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Around Carmel episode 123, February 2012, sponsored by Northern California Golf Association

Matthew — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:57:05 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

Northern California Golf Association (NCGA)

www.NCGA.org

This month our Host Sponsor is the Northern California Golf Association, the NCGA, headquartered at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

CEO Lyn Nelson talks about the state of golf & advantages of becoming an NCGA member, of which there are more than 150,000 in Northern California. We also speak to a former Marine who tells us why he loves being an NCGA member. Moreover, NCGA members also get to enjoy great rates on green fees at both Poppy Hills G.C. and the NCGA’s sister course at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, CA. As always, we venture to the finest shops, restaurants, and businesses in the Monterey Bay area.

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Around Carmel episode 122, January 2012, sponsored by Sam Linder Auto Group and Relay for Life

Matthew — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:01:11 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

Sam Linder Auto Group
www.SamLinder.com
Relay for Life, Salinas, CA
www.RelayForLife.org/salinasca

This month we learn all about the Salinas Relay for Life and the ongoing fight against Cancer. Robin Pearce, Director of this year’s Relay speaks about this incredible event, and we also hear from cancer survivors and a regional vice president of the American Cancer Society about the progress made in trying to defeat cancer.

Central Coast Auto dealer, Sam Linder (http://samlinder.com), is the Host Sponsor of this month’s program. Mr. Linder founded the Salinas Relay for Life 15 years ago, and not only has it become one of the top Relays in California, but also one of the most successful in the United States of America.

The Salinas Relay for Life has raised nearly $10-million dollars in the battle against Cancer, and from now until the 2012 Salinas Relay for Life on June 9th, viewers of Around Carmel with Hunter Finnell are encouraged to donate what you can to help conquer cancer. To donate, simply log on to http://www.relayforlife.org/salinasca or call (831) 442-2994.

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Around Carmel episode 121, December 2011, sponsored by The Crossroads Carmel

Matthew — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:49:45 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

The Crossroads Carmel
www.TheCrossroadsCarmel.com

This month, Around Carmel with Hunter Finnell spotlights The Crossroads Carmel, one of the area’s premier shopping venues for almost 45 years. The Crossroads offers 50 various shops and retailers and more than a handful of restaurants.

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Around Carmel episode 120, November 2011, sponsored by Carmel Boutique Inns

Matthew — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:52:55 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

Carmel Boutique Inns
www.CarmelBoutiqueInns.com

This month, Around Carmel with Hunter Finnell spotlights the Carmel Boutique Inns and the family that manages these four exceptional Carmel-by-the-Sea properties: The Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset Suites, The Forest Lodge, Vagabond’s House and the historic Cypress Inn.

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Around Carmel episode 119, October 2011, sponsored by Northern California Golf Association

Matthew — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:58:33 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

Northern California Golf Association (NCGA)

www.NCGA.org

This month our Host Sponsor is the Northern California Golf Association, the NCGA, headquartered at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

CEO Lyn Nelson talks about the state of golf & advantages of becoming an NCGA member, of which there are more than 150,000 in Northern California. We also speak with the new NCGA Membership Director about the partnerships the NCGA has with other golf courses, plus local hotels and American Airlines, which makes playing at Poppy Hills and visiting the Monterey Peninsula a MUST for golfers. We also speak to a former Marine who tells us why he loves being an NCGA member. Moreover, NCGA members also get to enjoy great rates on green fees at both Poppy Hulls G.C. and the NCGA’s sister course at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, CA. As always, we venture to the finest shops, restaurants, and businesses in the Monterey Bay area.

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Around Carmel episode 118, September 2011, sponsored by Pacific Repertory Theatre

Matthew — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:59:20 +0000

Your Host Sponsor for this episode is:

Pacific Repertory Theatre
www.PacRep.org
Box Office: 866-622-0709

This month, Around Carmel with Hunter Finnell spotlights the Pacific Repertory Theatre, or “PacRep” as it’s known locally. PacRep is the only year round professional theatre on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, August 21, 2011

matthew — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:01:44 +0000

Once each year, on the third Sunday in August, about 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing hole in golf — the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. The occasion is the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Originally a small social event paired with a road race through the pine and cypress forests of Pebble Beach, the Pebble Beach Concours has grown into the top-ranking collector car show in the world. People from all over the globe come to compete in or simply enjoy the event at Pebble Beach, California.

The featured marques and special classes include:

Mercedes-Benz and 125 years of the Automobile
Stutz Centennial
Ferrari 250 GTO
Edwardian Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts
Italian Motorcycles

Thousands of enthusiasts will be on hand to celebrate these vehicles and enjoy the company of others who share their passion.

The schedule of events for Concours Sunday atPebbleBeach:

August 21

Dawn – Field opens to entrants
9 a.m. – Judging commences
10:30 a.m. – Field opens to spectators
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Awards are presented

For more information visit: www.pebblebeachconcours.net

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 19 – 21, 2011

matthew — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:59:13 +0000

For historic racing and classic car fans, there’s only one place to be in August, and that’s the MontereyPeninsulafor the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. There are 550 extraordinary historic race and sports cars entered that represent nearly every era of motorsports – doing what they were constructed to do, and that’s rev their engines in anger on a beautiful, yet challenging race track.

The wide open race paddock greets guests who can walk right up to the famous Can-Am cars that originally roared through the hills between 1967 and 1974. Fans can also explore the garages where premier 1966-1983 Formula 1 cars are prepped for the high-speed F1 group. And for pure American muscle, step back in time to the pony war days of the late ‘60s where Boss Mustangs, Camaros, Barracudas and Javelins shook the asphalt with the rumbling powerplants.

As featured marque, Jaguar is rolling in a host of rare Coventry Cats that repeatedly captured the world’s attention. The 50th anniversary celebration of the stunning E-Type will assuredly serve notice that the finest examples of this iconic sports car will be present in the Jaguar Heritage Display, which spotlights the company’s racing lineage.

Advance General Admission tickets for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion are $50 Friday, $70 Saturday and $60 Sunday. Children 12 and under receive complimentary race admission.

For more information visit www.mazdaraceway.com

Concorso Italiano, August 19, 2011

matthew — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:55:31 +0000

This August 19th at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, California, the Concorso Italiano will once again open the traditional Monterey/Pebble Beach Weekend. Concorso Italiano’s unique format features more than 800 – 1000 vehicles of Italian origin, and its atmosphere is on the vehicles on display, conversations between people who love and appreciate them, and elements of Italian style such as fashion, food, music and art – all of this on the beautiful grounds of the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch. Take everything ever made inItaly, from fashion to Ferraris, sprinkle it with some red wine, slather it in sunshine, and top it with elegance and fun, and you have Concorso Italiano.

For more information visit www.concorso.com

Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex, August 18, 2011

matthew — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:52:39 +0000

Rolex logo

The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex is an annual driving event that delights entrants and spectators alike.

Initiated to showcase the elegance of the automobile in motion, the Tour also underscores the early history of the place that is Pebble Beach. Decades before golf links were laid out along the edge of the Pacific Ocean, this area was known for its scenic drive, winding for miles through pine and cypress forest, dancing alongside dramatic cliffs and leading, ultimately, to a beautiful crescent-shaped bay.

The traditional Tour traces portions of the original 17-Mile Drive, traverses nearby mountains and valleys, and pauses for a time in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea; however, due to road repairs on Hwy 1, the Tour route is currently being modified for 2011. Tour participants enjoy a catered gourmet lunch, a champagne celebration at the finish and commemorative gifts.

The Tour is open to all entrants in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. And spectators are invited to view the Tour at key points along the route, particularly along Ocean Avenue in Carmel.

It is important to note that the Tour and the Concours are directly linked. If two vehicles tie in class competition at the Concours, the vehicle that has successfully completed the Tour gets the nod.

Dates and times for the 2011 Tour are as follows:

August 18

7 – 8 a.m. – Cars line up near Collins Field in Pebble Beach
8:30 a.m. – Tour departs, tracing portions of 17-Mile Drive and nearby scenic roads
11:30 – 12 noon – Tour arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea
12 noon – 2 p.m. – Cars are displayed on Ocean Avenue
2 – 2:30 p.m. – Tour returns to Pebble Beach
3:00 p.m. – Concluding Champagne toast for participants