Venture Gallery presents the work of local wildlife painter Debbie Griest , our featured artist for August. During the exhibition, the Marine Mammal Center will receive 50% of net proceeds from sales of Debbie's work. Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Well-maintained gear is an essential part of having a fun and safe dive. When we think service we often think about the regulator and BCD, but did you know that scuba cylinders need to be serviced, too?

Scuba cylinders...

Scholze Park Community Center, located at at 280 Dickman Avenue in Monterey, will reopen on Monday, August 2, 2021. The Center will be open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Programs for adults will include Tai Chi, drawing and painting, watercolor painting, sewing, bingo,...

To-Go Cocktails Helped Hula's Survive the Pandemic Closure, and Remain Popular as Business Picks Back Up
by Agata Popeda
Monterey County Weekly, 07/26/21

American Burger, everybody's favorite family-owned burger joint on Monterey's Lighthouse Ave, now has merchandise for sale! Show your American Burger pride with a logo hat, sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, short-sleeved tee, or tank top.

Visit American Burger at 738...

First Awakenings is holding a Kids' Coloring Contest for ages 12 and under. When dining in at First Awakenings, grab a coloring sheet, color it, write your name and your parents' phone number on it, and turn it in to...

Youth Arts Collective announces our largest art auction ever! This virtual auction, benefitting the non-profit YAC and featuring the work of 50 professional artists, will be held July 30 - August 7. Please click here to see a complete list of participating artists , and visit our website on July 30 for a link to the auction.

Grace Lifestyle Boutique at 459 Alvarado Street now has our very popular "The Future is Female" kids' t-shirts in stock, sizes 2T-5T.

Are you interested in the kids' sweatshirt pictured here? We're ordering them soon! If you pre-order by Sunday, August 1, we can be sure to reserve one for you. Please DM us on Instagram or call us at 831-324-4200.

On Tuesday, July 27, Monterey Public Library and the California History Room reopened their doors at 625 Pacific Street. Library hours are Tues - Sat, 10am-6pm, and Sidewalk Service will continue, 10am-12pm. Read about our new safety measures. We can't wait to see you!

The Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum, located at 506 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey, is reopening on Saturday, July 31. Hours will be Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm. Admission is free. Face masks required. The museum is self-guided, but a Volunteer Docent Guide will be available on Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

Supercuts Monterey, located at 488 Alvarado Street, is now hiring full and part time hairstylists and receptionists. Please click here to apply.

Stylists receive hourly pay, retail commissions, and tips plus sick-time, holiday pay, 2 weeks of vacation time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and a 401k.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Farrell Dillon July 29 - August 10 at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza. Purchase your tickets online today.

The Return of the Bulldog British Pub Remains in Flux After Renovations Stall
by Christopher Neely
Monterey County Weekly, 07/22/21

Lilify is happy to carry Little Apple Treats' handcrafted, small batch Pinot Noir Apple Cider Vinegar - a perfectly tart treat handmade in California.

This slow barrel-aged apple cider vinegar is made by co-fermenting pinot noir grapes with heirloom apples, and it's available, along with its balsamic partner, online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Group, 8pm-12am. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only. 214 Lighthouse Avenue.

Already certified for freediving but want to get more comfortable spearing? Bamboo Reef's NAUI Underwater Hunter Collector course is designed to provide divers with the skills and knowledge necessary to spearfish, take game, and collect specimens while minimizing the risks of such activities.

Classes run monthly and spots are limited - please register on our website . Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu invites you to join us for our Women Empowered program on Saturdays at 10am at 636 Lighthouse Avenue. No experience is necessary. Please visit our website to register .

Jiu-Jitsu is the art of survival, efficiency, and adaptation. We aim to teach techniques in the program that will help you to safely escape a threatening situation.

Celebrate WineDown Wednesdays at Hula's Island Grill! Every Wednesday, all bottles of wine and sake are offered at half off. You're welcome. Hula's is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue.

Summer is a great time for stylish hats, and Cypress Boutique carries a wide variety of caps and hats for men and women in our shop. There's something for every occasion, be it a day on the beach or a night out on the town. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Downtown Campbell is pleased to be welcoming back our friends for our first Wine Walk in almost two years! We've put together an online guide to help you navigate tonight's wine tasting stops and learn more about our shops and the wineries that we're hosting.

On July 19, Monterey County Health Department issued a new announcement:

"With cases of COVID-19 rising locally and increased reports of the very infectious Delta variant, the Counties of Monterey, Napa, San Benito, and Santa Cruz recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places. Out of an abundance of caution, people are recommended to wear masks indoors in places like grocery or retail stores, theaters, and family entertainment centers, even if they are fully vaccinated.

"Businesses are urged to adopt universal masking requirements for customers entering indoor areas of their businesses to provide better protection to their employees and customers. This will also make it easier for businesses to be sure unvaccinated people are masked."

The Health Department also reminds us that fully vaccinated people are well-protected from infections and serious illness due to Covid-19 (including the Delta variant). Vaccinating as many people as possible continues to be our best defense! To find a vaccination site near you, please visit www.myturn.ca.gov or call 2-1-1.

On July 19, Monterey County Health Department issued a new announcement:

"With cases of COVID-19 rising locally and increased reports of the very infectious Delta variant, the Counties of Monterey, Napa, San Benito, and Santa Cruz recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places. Out of an abundance of caution, people are recommended to wear masks indoors in places like grocery or retail stores, theaters, and family entertainment centers, even if they are fully vaccinated.

"Businesses are urged to adopt universal masking requirements for customers entering indoor areas of their businesses to provide better protection to their employees and customers. This will also make it easier for businesses to be sure unvaccinated people are masked."

The Health Department also reminds us that fully vaccinated people are well-protected from infections and serious illness due to Covid-19 (including the Delta variant). Vaccinating as many people as possible continues to be our best defense! To find a vaccination site near you, please visit www.myturn.ca.gov or call 2-1-1.

Looking for a comfortable coverup for a breezy Monterey day? The Feral Market has a wide selection of cozy, colorful ponchos in stock. Stop by this family run shop at 261 Alvarado Street and find an array of women's fashion as well as fun novelty items perfect for gifting.

Juicy, delicious pluots are in season, and at Parker Lusseau Pastries and Cafe our pluot tart with frangipane topped with streusel is now available in two sizes: individual or large (9 inches). Come and enjoy them while they last! We're located at 539 Hartnell Street.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce our new tasting menu ! Our five-flight tasting is $20 per person - if you make a two bottle purchase, we'll waive one tasting fee. Located at 412 Alvarado Street, we're open for wine tasting and retail wine sales.