Welcome to the Carmel Residents Association WebsiteSince 1987, the Carmel Residents Association has been the premier community civic non-profit organization for full and part-time residents (owners & renters) of Carmel-by-the-Sea and everyone interested in protecting our "Village in the Forest by the Sea". You can now also join, renew and make donations to the CRA, register and pay for CRA-sponsored events and much more, all online. Click here for a more detailed overview. CRA's - The Voice, News You Can Use, Events and MoreThe Voice - May-June Issue HERE Articles include: Carmel Character & Traditions, Getting Involved in our City Projects, Commercial Architectural Design, Dick & Barbara Stiles Profile, Calling a Members to the May 19th Annual CRA Meeting, Business Recognition, More on Architecture, Projects, Programs and Events, Carmel Eateries with private space outside seating, and there is always more. News You Can Use - May 18 Issue HERE. Articles include Join Us Thurs May 19 for CRA Annual Meeting, Support Residential Cell Tower Concerns, Pacaso, Graffitti - Tag Team, Beach Clean Up, etc - plus City Council and Budgets Update. Plus a News You Can Use - May 30 Supplement Issue HERE. Articles include Memorial Day Celebrations, June 8th No Host Gathering, Upcoming important City Meetings, Business of Recognition Award for Elpidia & Carlos Herrera of 5th Avenue Deli and CRA Annual Meeting Highlights. Archives of all of these email and printed publications can be found HERE. Check out our CRA No-Host Gatherings These will generally be held every 2 month social programs - are where CRA members can mix and mingle over their choice of food and beverages - from the menus of our designated Carmel-by-the-Sea amazing restaurants. No need to register or order in advance. Join us to mix and mingle with fellow resident/members - those you know and new ones too. Our first two were June 8th at Anton & Michel and Apr 6 at Vesuvio's Lava Lounge. Great times had by all! Watch this space for our next one in September. (We assume your months of July & August are chalk full of other family and friends happenings!) May 19th 6-8PM - CRA's Annual Meeting We gather yearly to update on CRA Board, Leadership, Programs and most importantly to hear YOUR in-person feedback. Fred also announced our amazing new CRA Board Members - Janice & Mike, plus presented Elpidia & Carlos Herrera of 5th Avenue Deli with a Business of Recognition Award. This Members Only meeting was held at the Carmel Youth Center, with Food & Wine and time to catch up with fellow members too. More details are available HERE. April 21 - CRA Board Members Ken White and Graeme Robertson coordinated with City Council, City Staff and Carmel High School (CHS) Leadership to create this Student Government Day. 12 CHS Students engaged in a Mock City Council Session with serious relevant and humorous topics for budget approval. And thanks to all who contributed to this great next generation engagement! Hopefully this is an annual event. For sure this is a do not miss YouTube viewing HERE. March 24th - Future of Architecture in Carmel with Brandon Swanson - YouTube recording of this great session is HERE. PDF of Brandon's slide presentation is HERE. Our interactive program included Brandon, our Carmel Director of Planning and Building, with updates on the new state regulations and regional requirements for additional housing in our Village. For more details click here. Watch this space for dates for
CRA's & Carmel's Past Events in 2021CRA Holiday Gala - Friday December 3rd. CRA hosted members and their guests for a great holiday dinner party and festivities at La Playa Hotel. Visit this page for the event photos and details. And here is a link to his original song as performed by our amazing local talent - Roger Book's "Carmel Christmas Memories" (no image - just recording) More Carmel-by-the-Sea Events CRA, City Staff, citizens and other great community organizations participated for the enjoyment of ALL. Visit these pages for pictures and more....
November 9th - CRA Hosted and were honored to hear the latest from our one-of-a-kind local artist "Will Bullas - UNSUPERVISED" - chalk full of great art, new insights and laughs! Click here for details. The YouTube is available HERE for those who missed it. October 10th, CRA's Hosted our Citizen of the Year. This was our bi-annual tradition that honors a person whom has, through their service, enhanced the lives of citizens of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This is our 26th year! This is open to the public and was held at the Carmel Woman's Club. For event details, pictures and background visit this page. Our 2021 recipient, Dale Byrne! Congratulations! September 23rd, CRA Hosted - Planning for the Future: How should Carmel Adapt to a Changing Climate. City Council members Jeff Baron and Carrie Theis delivered this interactive presentation and discussion on the strategies our village should consider to prosper in an increasingly different environment. Details on this program are available here. The YouTube Recording of this great session is HERE. September 11th, CRA's Feast In the Forest. This semi-annual CRA gathering at Indian Village in Pebble Beach included great spanish food, beverage and enjoyment for all - themed as " A Night in Spain" from 5-9PM. To learn the details and pictures of our gathering can be found HERE. June 27th, An Outstanding CRA Beach Gathering! This casual get together was held in Cooke's Cove immediately to the right of the bottom of the Scenic Thirteenth Avenue stairs. Thanks so much to all who joined us. A photo montage of our mix & mingle can be found HERE. March 25th, CRA hosted "My Grandfather, Sam Morse, with Charles Osborne". The YouTube link is HERE. For more details on this program visit this link. January 28th, CRA hosted "History of Live Theater in Carmel, with Stephen Moore". View the YouTube link is HERE. For more details on this program visit this link. CRA Beach Clean Up Season - every 3rd Saturday at 9AM - See You In MayThis year marks our 30th Anniversary of this great community volunteer event. We are starting a month early this year, beginning in March through October. Farmers Market Serving Carmel Area - WeeklyThursdays - from 10 AM to 2 PM In Carmel by the Sea - just behind Devendorf Park on Sixth Avenue between Junipero and Mission Streets on 6th. PLUS - CRA leadership hosts the Community Table there at the corner of 6th and Junipero - EVERY LAST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH! (taking off Nov & Dec) Please stop by to pick up your reusable, free "Loving Carmel-by-the-Sea" shopping bag. Enjoy local certified organic fresh farm produce, plants, fresh cut flowers, baked good and various specialty items...and some entertainment too. Please Support our VIP Business MembersTake a look at the list of those that were supporting the CRA's Village Incentive Program here. All current CRA members receive a yearly new VIP card with their renewal or when they join.
Carmel Chamber of Commerce Catalyst NewsletterSign Up for the Chamber's Catalyst online newsletters here. It provides great information on and to our valued local Businesses. Sign up for the Weekly Carmel Friday LetterOur Village City Administrator and Staff produce a weekly update with a highlight video and other key info on the current week and week to come. Be sure to signup for this important information here and check out past issues there too. COVID19 in Monterey CountyTo see the latest detailed charts and tables from the Monterey health department, click here. More...During this historic time, here is an expanded list of Online Resources from Local to Global on COVID-19. As always, please stay safe and healthy. Thank you for working to keep our community strong. (see Carmel Code) |
