Square Dancing in Downtown Monterey, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly’s Online Community Calendar lists a free Square Dancing Party in downtown Monterey, California at Jack’Park on July 11, 2026.

This event is listed as free and looks like dosie doe fun!

Information about this event from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Calendar follows:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/square-dance-at-captain-stoker-s-birthday-festival/19227414/2026-07-11T12

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Moss Landing Street Fair reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar is advertising the 54th Annual Moss Landing Street Fair on July 26, 2026 in Moss Landing, California.

Details about the Moss Landing Street Fair and Admission fees from the Monterey County Weekly Calendar follow:

https://mosslandingchamber.com/annual-street-fair/

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Walking With Steinbeck Tour in Monterey reposted by Ruth Paget

This Walking with Steinbeck Tour in Monterey, California on July 11, 2026 looks interesting.

The Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar lists this walking tour as a free, community-building event:

Details about Walking with Steinbeck from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Calendar follow:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/walking-with-steinbeck-cannery-row-walking-tour/19341953/2026-07-11T10

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about the San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Hames

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Salinas has smaller Asian markets that have pretty high turnover on inventory.  The Asian markets include:

-Steve’s Filipino Asian Market

-Tokyo Oriental Foods and Gifts

-Magat Asian Grocery

-Mabuhay Filipino Foods

-KK market

-Star Market

-Young’s Market

-San Miguel Market

Happy Marketing!

Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Pork butchers in Salinas, California include:

-Zio Brand Sausage

-Salinas Meat

-Ron’s Market

-Magana’s Meat Market

-La Vina Market

-La Esperanza market

-La Plazita Market

-Princess Market Sanborn

-Calidad Market Y Carnivora

-Star Market

-Santa Fe Market

-Nob Hill Foods

Note: Wienerschnitzel sells hot dogs and hamburgers for apres-marketing

Happy Markeyting!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Coffee Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Coffee Shops in Salinas, California for After-Marketing Relaxation by Ruth Paget

Salinas, California has several coffee houses to relax in after shopping at a farmers’ market including the following:

-The Beerded Bean

-Villa Rivera Cafe

-Palomas Cafecito

-Brewjee Coffee Company

-Winchell’s Donut House (Open 24/7 - has sandwiches too)

-Vivian Espresso Organica

-Cherry Bean Roasting Company

-Con Azucar Cafe

-Caffee Soleil

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-Starbuck’s

-Peet’s

Happy Sipping!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

Updated Farmers’ Market Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Updated Farmers’ Markets Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

I have updated my list of farmers’ markets in Salinas (currently 6) to include specialty shops like places to find artisan cheese and premium steaks:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books including one on 5 year overseas duty in Germany with essays about travel around Europe

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical EmWestern Civilization War Games (8)

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibitions about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley Historical Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - 20 generations back to 1393 on father’s Pennington side, 250 recipes edited and posted in blogs from my grandmother Rose Penningto and father Clarence Pennington’s recipe box, and Mayflower group ancestors (Chapman) identified (arrived on the lElizabeth boat, the second to land after the Mayflower).

-developer of 150 recipes created during COViD outbreak for quick cooking that are posted on Ruthpaget.blogspot.com