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Monterey Remote

You’ve come to terms with the kids finishing the school year online and you’ve all mastered Zoom. But truth be told, most of us are a little bored right now. If that describes you or your kids, here are a handful of local businesses offering remote classes and resources.

acacia medical group Acacia Medical Group is now offering telehealth visits that utilize video and telephone to assess the health of a patient and determine what care is needed. Parents still have the guidance of a physician but the virtual visit allows the parent and child to remain safely at home in many cases There is a fee for the service but in most cases it is covered by insurance minus the copay.

For information, check https://acaciamed.org.

The Birth Network of Monterey County The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free online community parenting series called Parenting 101, or P101. These classes run on a 7 week cycle. Parents can pop in for one or come to all of them. These classes do not replace a comprehensive childbirth series. This class is free, but you do need to register.

For information and registration info, check www.birthnetworkofmonterey.com.

central Coast YMCA Not only is the YMCA providing childcare for essential workers at their Salinas location, they are also offering a variety of stress release and enrichment activities online. Viewers can participate in daily exercise classes, watch storytime, and attend art and STEM classes virtually.

For information, check www.centralcoastymca.org.

exploratorium The Exploratorium is offering a new resource for at-home learning. The “Learning Toolbox” offers timely topics and general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home. In addition, many of the exhibits are online.

For information, check www.exploratorium.edu/learn.

monterey county free libraries Library buildings are closed, but librarians are available to help. You can speak to a library staff member by calling 831-883-7555 Monday through Saturday between 10 am-6 pm. You can also access a variety of virtual programs on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube including yoga, storytime, craft lessons, and more.

For information, check www.MontereyCountyFreeLibraries.org or follow the library’s Facebook page.

monterey sports center You can find live-streamed fitness videos under the video section on the Monterey Sports Center Facebook page to view at anytime. You’ll also find the live schedule on the page. Plus, there are kids activity videos available.

For additional information, check www.facebook.com/ MontereySportsCenter.

Orchestra in the schools Each student in the program received a 15-minute private phone lesson plus the organization has debuted SMARTMUSIC, an online music platform.

For information, check www.orchestraintheschools.com.

progress not perfection paint parties Progress Not Perfection offers live Facebook paint parties that are also saved to the studio’s Facebook page to be viewed any time. The parties are free but you may contribute or leave a gratuity. You can also purchase Paint Party Supply Bundles that are available for curbside pick up or free local delivery. There are also several craft and entertainment packs for kids available online to purchase.

For information, check www.pnppaintparty.com.

shoreline church Shoreline Church is offering online worship services. They’ve also launched their “Get Out of Your Head Women’s Book Club” that has over 100 participants.

The Shoreline Church Food Pantry, open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm, has seen an influx of families in need. They are open on Wednesdays from 11 am-2 pm to receive donations via a drive-thru system so that no one needs to get out of their car to make a donation.

In addition, the Shoreline Preschool has closed for the year but the students receive lessons and art packets via email each Monday morning and have been able to connect with teachers via an online format.

SPCA of monterey county The SPCA is offering an educational program for families that offers bi-weekly videos, lesson plans and worksheets for kids.

For information, check www.spcamc.org or the organization’s Facebook or YouTube pages.

thomas farm films The Thomas Farm Films Youth Screenwriting and 2-Minute Video Competition has been created to keep kids creative while staying closer to home. The Screenwriting section of the contest is open to children through age 26, with 3 age categories. The 2-minute video section of the contest is open to all ages, with 3 age categories. Work in English or Spanish is accepted for both contests.

Please visit www.thomasfarmfilms.com/competition for all the details.

west creative performing arts Creativity does not stop for a virus. After a short re-set, the WEST Winter classes resumed online. A roll out of full online programming – from community engagement games and events to new classes in Sketch Comedy, Shakespeare and Screenwriting are coming soon.

For information, check westperformingarts.com.

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