News/Events

Join Us for Our Fall Gala and Silent Auction

Posted: Thursday, September 11th, 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Monterey Marriott – Ferrantes Bay View. Enjoy a three-course dinner, live entertainment, and a silent auction, all while supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. We’re excited to have Anna Velasquez as our Master of Ceremonies and Joe Xavier, former Director of […] Read more


Orchard Lane Park BBQ Social

Posted: Thursday, September 11th, 2025

We had a fantastic time at our BBQ Social at Orchard Lane Park in Soledad on Saturday, August 2, 2025.  The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see over 50 friends and community members join us.  A huge thank you to the Soledad Lions Club for kindly providing the delicious food. We were […] Read more


Wine Social at Odonata Winery – April 26, 2025

Posted: Thursday, April 17th, 2025

The Blind and Visually Impaired Center is proud to present their wine social at Odonata Winery on Saturday, April 26 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.  Join us as we celebrate and socialize.  The Center is providing one complimentary glass of wine and light snacks.  Clients, family, and friends of the Blind Center are welcome to join.  […] Read more


Harmony on the Move

Posted: Monday, March 10th, 2025

In Partnership with the Monterey Symphony, Harmony on the Move is a free concert held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at The AOA HUB – 236 Monterey Street in Salinas.


Fall Gala and Silent Auction – November 16, 2024

Posted: Friday, June 21st, 2024

Plans are underway for The Blind and Visually Impaired Center’s Fall Gala and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Monterey Marriott, Ferrantes Bay View Room.  Guest will start the evening off with plated Hors D’ouevres  and complimentary wine generously donated by Scheid Vineyards, all while enjoying the 300-degree view […] Read more


Cars & Coffee – March 16th at WeatherTech Raceway

Posted: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County is pleased to announce are participation at the first Cars & Coffee Event at WeatherTech Raceway for the 2024 season.  Drawing in hundreds of cars and enthusiasts from Central California, Cars & Coffee at WeatherTech Raceway serves as the premiere setting for this event.  “We are […] Read more


Monterey County GIVES! 2023 Campaign – $44,285.37

Posted: Monday, October 2nd, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, the Monterey County GIVES! campaign officially began, with The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County once again participating in this vital fundraising endeavor.  The campaign ran until December 31, 2023 and greatly benefits the Center.  This year we raised $44,285.37.  Thanks to your help, we can continue our mission […] Read more


Congressman Jimmy Panetta will Serve as Keynote Speaker – 2023 Fall Gala and Silent Auction – Seats Now Available

Posted: Monday, October 2nd, 2023

     Plans are underway for The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County’s Fall Gala and Silent Auction.  The event this year takes place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Monterey Marriott, Ferrantes Bay View Room.  Sponsor tables cost $3,000 and includes seating for ten guest at your private, preferred view table, name […] Read more


Blind and Visually Impaired Center Receives $142,644 Grant from Measure X

Posted: Monday, October 2nd, 2023

PACIFIC GROVE, CALIFORNIA (August 2023) The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, Inc., (BVIC) located in Pacific Grove, California, has just received a 30-month grant totaling $142,644 from the Measure X Senior & Disabled Transportation Program. These funds will enable the BVIC to engage a certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist to instruct the […] Read more