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In solidarity with the people of Asheville, North Carolina, Webster Street Art Gallery is holding a small, impromptu show of work by Asheville artist Kyle Banner, who was evacuated from his home because of Hurricane Helene. We invite you to stop by and see Kyle's work, which will be here at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey through the month of October.

About Kyle Banner

Before his recent evacuation because of Hurricane Helene, Kyle Banner resided in Asheville, North Carolina, a hub of musical and artistic creativity amidst the Appalachian Mountains. An artist and musician, his paintings evoke jazz, blues, and old-time musical traditions.

Kyle’s ability to capture these unique figures has its roots in an upbringing steeped in the music and history of the American South. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, playing fiddle, guitar, banjo and harmonica with his family, dancing around the den while his father strummed a 1950s Gibson and blew mountain music on a rack harmonica.

With an encyclopaedic knowledge of music, Kyle hosted a popular early morning blues radio show in Atlanta. He went on to live and perform music in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and later Asheville.

Kyle's artwork is done on paper, wood, or canvas and combine a variety of mediums, including acrylic paint, pen and ink, watercolor, and the finest Italian espresso. They exhibit a range of influences and reflect the axiom, “everything is a study.”

Creepy Crawly Halloween in coming to Downtown Campbell and we need help from our community to make it a success! We're looking for volunteers to help us on Sunday, October 27th from 3:30pm to 6pm.

We need people to monitor parking barriers and supervise children's amusements. Creepy Crawly Halloween is extremely popular and a lot of fun to watch. If you'd like a front row seat as a helper, please fill out our Volunteer Registration form and we'll be in touch.

🌟 Exciting News from the City of Campbell! 🌟 We have openings in our Campbell Recreation Pre-School classes! 🎉

✨ 3 spots available in Kinder Kids (ages 3-5.5 years)
✨ 4 spots available in Kindergarten Prep (ages 4-5.5 years)

Join us for a fun and enriching experience where your little ones can learn, play, and grow! 🌈 Don’t miss out—secure a spot today! 🧸✏️

The Old Monterey Business Association congratulates the 28 Old Monterey businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2024. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

Ad Astra
Best Bakery

Alfredo's Cantina
Best Dive Bar

Alta Bakery
Best Cappuccino / Latte

Alvarado Street Brewery
Best Local Beer / Brewery
Best Bar for Gen X and Millennials

Ambrosia India Bistro
Best Indian

Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel

Bliss Boutique
Best Women's Clothing Boutique

Britannia Arms
Best Place for Karaoke

Compact Disco
Best Place to Go Dancing

Crown and Anchor
Best Pub

Dennis Murphy
...Read More

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the 12 Lighthouse District businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly's Best of Monterey County 2024. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

Bulldog Sports Pub
Best Bar for Darts

Crystal Fish
Best Japanese / Sushi

First Awakenings
Best Breakfast

Gianni's Pizza
Best Pizza Place

Goodwill Central Coast
Best Thrift Shop

Hula's Island Grill
Best Happy Hour, Specialty Cocktails
Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free

International Market and Deli
Best International Market

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Best Local Nonprofit, Local Website, Place to Take Visitors

On The Beach Surf Shop
Best Surf Shop

Pearl Hour / Katie Blandin
Best Late-Night Hangout / Best Bartender...Read More

Tickets on Sale for Christmas in the Adobes 2024

Posted on October 7th, 2024 by MSHPA

Get ready, Monterey! On October 11, tickets will go on sale for Monterey's signature holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes, on December 13 & 14. Stroll the streets of Monterey and tour the many beautifully decorated historic adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment.

Tickets are $30 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A two-night Gold Pass is $45. Discounts available for active military personnel. Proceeds benefit Monterey State Historic Park children's educational and school history programs.

Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Custom House Store at 1 Custom House Plaza (open Thu-Sun, 11am-3pm) or the Pacific House Store at 20 Custom House Plaza (open Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm). Discounted tickets for active military personnel must be purchased in-person. Tickets are non-refundable.

The City of Monterey's Community Police Academy course is now accepting applications. Classes meet every Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, for 11 weeks, February 5 - April 16, 2025 at Monterey Police Department (351 Madison Street in Monterey).

About the Course

This program is designed to provide Monterey residents with an interactive, hands-on, comprehensive overview of policing, and to provide participants with an understanding of the job, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the modern day community-focused police officer.

Class time includes an introduction to the organization, patrol procedure, recruitment and training, records / jail, traffic engineering, police department structure, arrest, detention, use of force, firearms safety, 21st Century policing, and more. You'll learn directly from the men and women of the MPD and even go on a ride-along.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in the City of Monterey, and have no felony convictions or any misdemeanor arrests within the last 12 months.

To Apply

Please fill out the application form here.

Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of abstract paintings by Monterey artist Peter F. Collins. These vibrant acrylic paintings, each 24" x 30", will be on display through November 15 at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

In creating these colorful, abstract pieces, Collins worked more spontaneously than ever before, diving into his subconscious in search of a more emotional quality.

A message from the City of Monterey:

San Carlos Beach on Cannery Row in Monterey reopened on October 4, 2024, after being closed since August 19 due to an influx of sea lions that crowded the beach during their annual migration to Monterey from the Channel Islands.

This year, the sea lions made their main landing spot at San Carlos Beach. Hundreds of (mostly male) sea lions are here taking advantage of the abundant food that is close to shore within the Monterey Bay.

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff have been a vital partner in helping the City understand the sea lions’ behavior and helped with City’s decision to close the beach to ensure public safety and the safety of the sea lion population.

Marine mammal experts expect the sea lions to return to the Channel Islands at some point soon. Although unlikely, if the sea lions repopulate San Carlos Beach, the City of Monterey may have to close the beach again.

- October 4, 2024

A reminder: Marine mammals, including sea lions, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. People who harass, feed, capture, or kill any marine mammal could face a hefty fine or even jail time.

La Bahia Restaurant at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey now offers both in-person and drop-off catering! Call us at 831-884-5269 for a quote. We have a variety of packages available.

In-Person Catering

With in-person catering, our staff comes to you, grilling everything up fresh onsite.

Choose from the Bahia Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, al pastor, birria), the Deluxe Package (jeezy shrimp and quesabirria tacos), the Birria Package (quesabirria tacos), or the Carbon Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, birria).

Drop-Off Catering

With drop-off catering, all you have to do is place your order and we'll drop off the prepared ingredients at your venue of choice where your guests can assemble their own plates.

Choose from a Taco Bar (carne asada, chicken, al pastor), a Flautas Bar (chicken or beef), a Sopes Bar (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken), a Fajita Bar (chicken or steak), or Burrito Bowls (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken).

Mattress Nation's Fall Savings Event is happening through October 15, 2024. Save up to $800 off select Stearns and Foster adjustable mattress sets and up to $400 off select Sealy adjustable mattress sets.

Come see canine sales assistant Hannah and her human buddy, salesperson Laura, at our local (and locally-owned) Mattress Nation shop, 296 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey.

Oktoberfest Fun Run Volunteers Needed!

Posted on October 4th, 2024 by Campbell Park

We are looking for volunteers for our 17th Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run Event! This is a great opportunity for students to complete service hours.

Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk

Volunteer Shifts:

Packet Pickup - Friday, October 18th 3pm-5:30pm, 5pm-7:15pm or 3pm-7:15pm at Sports Basement

Assist with distributing the race packets, shirts and goodie bags to registered runners.

Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk Event - Saturday, October 19th 8:15am-11:45am at Campbell Park

Assist with cheering on runners, pass out medals, waters, set up and break down.

Volunteers under 13 must have an adult present with them in order to volunteer. Volunteers can receive community service hour verification after the event.

Questions - Contact laurenc@campbellca.gov

Recycled Records is celebrating our one year anniversary under new ownership October 1-13, 2024 with a huge sale.

The Sale

We have tons of records marked at $1 plus sales on CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. And that's not all! We're also offering 40% off all Record Store Day exclusive albums and discounts on new Recycled Record t-shirts and stickers.

The Location

Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - we're open every day, 11am-6pm, and ready to share some good music with you.

The Thanks

We want to thank all those who've supported us this last year. We're looking forward to keeping this historic little shop going for years to come!

Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to prove its value in recreation, science, and medicine. This all-encompassing natural extract helps us learn about and connect deeper with our bodies, inspiring us to make more informed choices about our health and well-being. This blog will explore how research on CBD therapy pervades common knowledge to uncover a part of the human body that, generally, has remained unseen and unstudied: the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Consider this your endocannabinoid system for dummies guide for answers to all your ECS questions.

What is the endocannabinoid system?

The endocannabinoid system is your body’s balance hub. This complex signal system regulates essential bodily functions: sleep/wake cycle, mood, appetite, immune response, and pain management. Its role is to find and maintain homeostasis. You can think of it like a switchboard in your body that routes incoming signals from the environment to the various internal systems that manage the functions above. Your endocannabinoid system harmonizes these physiological processes to keep you feeling your best.

So, how does the endocannabinoid system work?

Your body’s ECS consists of endocannabinoids, enzymes, and receptors.

Endocannabinoids

Endocannabinoids are compounds your body naturally produces. These compounds carry messages from the environment (light, sound, physical touch, pain, and stress), subsequently transmitted through the ECS receptors to the appropriate system for processing.

Receptors

There are two types of receptors: CB1 and CB2. One cool thing about your endocannabinoid system is that it stretches across your upper body. CB1 receptors reside in the brain and central nervous system. Conversely, CB2 receptors are concentrated in the immune and peripheral nervous systems.

Enzymes

After the endocannabinoids transfer their signals to CB1 or CB2 receptors, proteins called enzymes break down the endocannabinoids to keep the ECS balanced, clean, and functional.

Your endocannabinoid system’s best friends

As the balance conductor for the rest of your body, endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes work together to calibrate oncoming stress, pain, and hormonal imbalances. Your endocannabinoid system allows powerful natural remedies, such as cannabidiol (CBD), to talk to your body and maneuver its responses to deliver holistic therapeutic effects. So now that you know the ECS is the conduit your body uses to receive messages from the environment, what can you do to best support it?

To best...Read More

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an Oktoberfest Fun Run like no other! 🏃‍♂️🍂 Whether you’re decked out in lederhosen or ready to conquer the 10K or 5K, join us on Saturday, October 19th at Campbell Park for a morning of fitness and fun. 🎉🙌 After the race, stroll over to Downtown Campbell for Oktoberfest celebrations with great food, music, drinks, and dancing. 🍻🎶

Good news! The deadline to register with the 10K/5K race shirt and medal has been extended until October 8th so there's still time to score your race swag! 🎽 Plus, all participants will receive a goodie bag with treats, including discounts from our amazing Sponsors!!

Special offer: Ages 21 and under can enjoy a $20 discount at checkout!

Don’t wait—register today and join the fun! See you at the starting line! 🏅...Read More

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of William Eatmon, our featured local artist for October. His latest exhibit, Big Cats, features six original paintings of the world's largest wild cats.

The majestic beauty of these big cats - the lion, jaguar, tiger, Siberian tiger, clouded leopard, and snow leopard - is unique in the animal world. The six paintings, each 24 in. x 24 in., are all available for sale.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. William Eatmon's artwork will be featured through October 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

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