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Osio Theater is rolling out a new slate of independent films to rent and screen at home! View the list of currently available and upcoming films here. A portion of the proceeds from your rental benefits Osio. For general technical support on how to view your rental on your smart TV or device, please visit Osio's Streaming Support Page.

VIRTUAL SCREENINGS BEGINNING MAY 8, 2020

DRIVEWAYS
Cody is a sweet, sensitive boy who doesn't always fit in easily with other kids his age. He's not bothered by spending the summer in an unfamiliar New York town while his mother, Kathy, cleans out the house left behind by his recently deceased aunt, trying to ready it for sale. As Kathy--estranged from her reclusive sister for years--learns how much she didn't know about the woman, Cody strikes up a surprising friendship with A gruff Korean War vet who lives next door. Watch the trailer.

AND THEN WE DANCED
A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society, the film follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli--gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak--throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family. Watch the trailer.

BOOKSELLERS
Antiquarian booksellers are part scholar, part detective, and part businessperson, and their personalities and knowledge are as broad as the material they handle. They also play an underappreciated yet essential role in preserving history. This documentary takes viewers inside their small but fascinating world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers. Watch the trailer.

SAINT FRANCES
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family. Watch the trailer.

THE ETRUSCAN SMILE
Based on the bestselling novel by José Luis...Read More

Monterey Bay Photo, your local photo lab, has expanded our offerings to meet the needs of the community during the pandemic. On our website, we are now selling cloth face masks, printable neck gaiters and face scarves, and business signage and photo prints made from metal or glass.

For our metal and glass signage and prints we use ChromaLuxe's Crosslinked Coating, a printable surface for use in environments that demand the utmost hygiene such as hospitals, restaurants, hotels, schools, and retail. These signs and prints are easily cleaned, are hypoallergenic, and are resistant to water, scratches, heat, and chemicals.

Monterey Bay Photo is located at 763 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. For more information, please visit our website and e-mail us. We are carefully following social distancing protocols.

Code Ninjas Summer Camps 2020

Posted on May 9th, 2020 by Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas Monterey is hosting a series of week-long onsite and virtual summer camps for kids in 2020. Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, the camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills, make new friends, and have fun. Visit our website for more information.

Onsite Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' in-person summer camps, taking place at our dojo at 465 Pacific Street in Monterey, are scheduled Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm. Price is $225 per child. Each camp is limited to 12 children. We'll be offering: Roblox Create, Minecraft Modding, Game Builders Club, Robotics Pro, Co-Drone Camp, and Application Builder.

Virtual Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' virtual summer camps are scheduled Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Price is $149 per child. Each camp is limited to 6 students. We'll be offering: Roblox Create and Minecraft Modding.

View class descriptions and the full schedule on our website.

While Monterey Bay Aquarium remains closed to the public, your favorite animals and exhibits are still receiving the highest level of care. But since closing our doors to protect our visitors, staff, and marine life during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've suffered a 100% loss of admissions revenue and we need your help as we face a huge funding shortfall of over $40 million.

Please consider a donation to help us bridge this crisis and come out stronger and more connected than before. Your gift to our Special Fund for the Aquarium will be put to work immediately to feed and care for our animals, clean the jelly displays to make sure the live cams are crystal clear, and to maintain this special place we've built together over the past 35 years. Thank you.

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop has reopened after a short hiatus! We now have abbreviated hours during Governor Newsom's Phase 2: Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm. For curbside pickup, please call in advance - 831-373-2816 - and we'll have your order ready for you. We're located at 423 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Founded in 1893, Hellam's is California's oldest tobacco shop and Monterey's oldest continuously-operated business. Locally owned, we possess the largest selection of cigars in the county as well as a wide range of fine tobacco products and adult beverages.

Join us for a special happy hour

LIVE- INTERACTIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!
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Enter to win a $100 Bombshell gift certificate and fabulous Mother's Day Brunch by Flights Restaurant!

We’re celebrating Mombshells and all of our Bombshells with a very special event on Friday, May 8th. Loyal customer, marketing genius, and my friend- Denise, will be showcasing NEW ARRIVALS. These items are best sellers and will be available online during the happy hour virtual party for purchase!

ENTER TO WIN $100 BOMBSHELL GIFT CERTIFICATE & MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH FROM FLIGHTS LOS GATOS:

1) Follow BOMBSHELLBOUTIQUECA on Instagram and Facebook
2) Follow FLIGHTSLOSGATOS on Instagram and Facebook
3) Comment on BOMBSHELLBOUTIQUECA post on instagram and facebook that goes live at 8:00pm May 7th, 2020.
4) YOU MUST ALSO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR AND SHOPPING PARTY ON MAY 8TH AT 3:00PM (you do not have to purchase to win)
5) Winner will be announced Friday May 8th at 8:00pm on instagram and facebook

Just a reminder we have a eGift Card deal through May 10th! Get a $125 gift card for only $100! Visit our online shop to purchase your eGift Card or shop online at bombshell-boutique.com.

Check out our event on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Do you need a last minute Mother’s Day surprise? You can’t do brunch, but you can get a heart shaped pizza from Blue Line Pizza! Through Mother’s Day, you can order their special thin crust heart shaped pizza in a variety of combinations.

For other last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas, please check out our Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Remember to submit your proofs of purchase to VivaDTC@DowntownCampbell.com to enter our monthly prize drawings.

Hey teens, with so much going on in your life right now with school work, the SATs, and sheltering in place, it's hard to think you'll be an adult soon!

Life coach Jill Henderson is here to share some tools, techniques and coping skills for self-care, self-management, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance.

Watch her quick video on our blog or on YouTube.

Need an idea of what get Mom for Mothers Day? This box was a request for tropical flavors mixed with caramel and vanilla (yeah that thought didn't take long to reach your saliva glands did it?). Message us here on FB and we can set up a box build for you. You can also add a cool "tin sign" to let the world know what kinda Mom you have and love! W2 (Wonder Woman), W3 (Wicked Witch of the West), We can do it!, on and on. Got you covered on the XX chromosome Parental Unit at Rocket Fizz Campbell!

Now it's easy to shop locally online! The all-new Lighthouse District SiP Mall is an online retail guide listing local businesses whose doors are currently closed to foot traffic, but who are selling items on their website and over the phone, offering curbside pickup, shipping, and/or delivery.

Please continue to support our fine neighborhood businesses by viewing and purchasing goods online and over the phone until they can open their doors to you in New Monterey's Lighthouse District. New businesses are added every week!

Hula's Island Grill is now open for carry-out! Favorites like coconut shrimp rolls, fish tacos, and even select tiki drinks, beer, and wine are available to-go. Visit our website to view the entire menu, then give us a call at 831-655-4852 to place your order and pay by credit card.

Hula's is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and is currently open Sunday - Wednesday, 3pm-8pm, and Thursday - Saturday, 12pm-8pm.

Mermaid Spritz from Pearl Hour

Posted on May 6th, 2020 by Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour's Mermaid Spritz cocktail kit is now available for delivery for $50. In this kit, you’ll receive a bottle of Liquore delle Sirene, a beautiful bitter liqueur filled with flavors of citrus, rhubarb, ginger and orange blossom, made by herbalist Elisa Carta in the Lake Garda region of northern Italy. This is paired with our favorite Prosecco which is extra dry, organically grown, and estate bottled by the Bronca sisters in Valdobbiandene in Italy.

Order today for delivery tomorrow! You can phone us at 831-229-4132 or DM us through Instagram @pearl_hour.

Play Full Ground supports everyone's creative journey to discover his/her full potential and inspires the community through creative activities. And here's how you can support Play Full Ground and keep creativity, vibrancy, and socially-engaged art here, creating a joyful, equitable, and sustainable community in the Monterey Peninsula:

1. Purchase colorful sardine pillows as cheerful gifts for yourself and/or others in this difficult time. The fish come in 3 sizes and prices are $30 for small, $50 for medium, and $80 for large (not including shipping). Please leave a message here.

2. Purchase ocean or farm themed items including t-shirts, tote bags, and strawberry and artichoke-shaped pillows. Please leave a message here.

3. Let Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno help you develop your creativity. Mai offers online Personalized Creativity-Based Coaching for a fee to individuals who would like to start working on a creative project or who would like to brainstorm with her to decide on a project.

4. Visit Play Full Ground's YouTube page and watch and/or subscribe. Mai Ryuno has created a fun collection of playful videos during Monterey County's shelter-in-place order. The page needs 4,000 public watch hours in 12 months and 1,000 subscribers to be eligible to earn money from the videos!

5. What else? Contact Mai Ryuno through the Play Full Ground website if you have any creative ideas!

Locally owned Pixels Graphic Design is ready to help businesses and families during Monterey County's shelter-in-place order. Special products and services are listed below. For more information, including pricing, please visit our website.

Graduation Signs and Banners
We're now offering yard signs and banners for stay at home graduation celebrations. Show your support with a customized sign or banner for your school and graduate.

Sanitation Notices
We now offer light weight and eco-conscience disposable cards, pre-scored and ready to deploy on freshly sanitized tables and counters in the hospitality industry.

To-Go Menus
Pixels will convert a restaurant's current, full-size menu to a to-go size menu and then print them. We're now offering accelerated turnaround on the conversions, reduced cost to convert, and free color paper upgrades.

Vinyl Floor Stickers for Social Distancing
These durable stickers are plastic with a self-adhesive on the bottom. Simply peel-n-stick to indicate social distancing expectations. Available in multiple colors and various sizes.

Contact Pixels
The Pixels team is now available by telephone or virtual appointments during Monterey County's shelter-in-place order. Requests should be sent via email or phone, 831-333-0174. Orders can be picked up by scheduling a time/window. Please inquire about delivery. Pixels is located at 730 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Now it's easy to shop locally online! The all-new Old Monterey SiP Mall is an online retail guide listing local businesses whose doors are currently closed to foot traffic, but who are selling items on their website and over the phone, offering curbside pickup and/or shipping/delivery.

Please continue to support our fine neighborhood businesses by viewing and purchasing goods online and over the phone until they can open their doors to you in Downtown Old Monterey. New businesses are added every week!

This Sunday, May 10, Rosine's Restaurant will be serving delectable Mother's Day Brunch Specials for take-out / pick-up from 9am-2pm. Delivery will also be available by using the Online Ordering link on their website. They will be also be offering their regular menu from 11am-7pm.

Brunch specials include the popular Crab Avocado Benedict, Salmon Florentine Benedict, Steak and Prawn Benedict, Seafood Omelet, Bacado Omelet, Garden Vegetable Omelet, Fresh Strawberry Pancakes, Lemon Cream Pancakes, and Bananas Foster French Toast. Select breakfast items will also be available upon request!

Mimosas, Champagne and Prosecco by the bottle will also be available.

*And it's not too late to order your Mother's Day cake for that special someone!

Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing! My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Writing Workshop will be held in virtual, online space on Saturday, June 6, 9:30am-1pm. Fee is $80 - sign up here.

Sure, we’re living through one hell of a time and writing is a fail-proof way through. Calm the overwhelm brought on by fear and uncertainty. When words find their way to the page, you’ll get a bit of breathing space. This workshop is for writers of any and every genre.

Old Capitol Books, an independent, family run, beloved bookstore is in need of funds to stay afloat, and we need bookstores now more than ever! This is a bookstore that hosts poetry readings, experimental art performances, and offers both new and used books.

50% of the workshop fee goes directly to Old Capitol Books and the other 50% helps support an author (also challenged)!

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is here for your quarantine wine needs! We're pleased to offer complimentary local delivery, including same-day local delivery for orders placed by 6pm. Please visit our website to view our selection and place your order.

Sovino, a small business owned by local sommelier Claire Sutton, is located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. For inquiries, please call 831-641-9463.

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