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Play Full Ground is set to open a creative microschool for high school students.
by Celia Jimenez
Monterey County Now, 02/20/25
Venture Gallery presents Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant, our featured local artist for March. Her exhibit, From the Kitchen to the Printmaker, features her charming monotype prints of dogs and cats.
Noriko is a Japanese-born artist whose journey has been shaped by many roles - wife, mother, gardener, and animal lover - all influencing her artistic approach. She first studied oil painting in Japan, then stepped away from art for nearly twenty years, returning with an urgent passion for printmaking.
Specializing in monotype prints, Noriko exquisitely conveys her energy, vibrancy, and humor through depictions of dogs and cats, showing that art is a universal language beyond words. Working on plexiglas and copper plates with oil-based etching ink, she captures spontaneity and emotion. Her expressive images show her joyful spirit.
Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant's artwork will be featured through March 2025. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.
It took a bit longer than usual this year, but we've updated our events calendar with all of the key events for 2025 for those of you who like to plan ahead. Of course, those are just the major events. Every week there's something on our Events Calendar that you'll probably be interested in knowing about.
There are a few key things we'd like to point out about the schedule this year. Our Spring Wine Walk will be happening on Thursday, April 10th, which is one week earlier than usual. The Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. Finally, the City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series makes a return with a full 8 week schedule after taking a hiatus last year due to construction of the new Campbell Library.
We're looking forward to seeing you in Downtown Campbell in 2025!
Calling all local DJs!
Boogie Music Festival is set to electrify Downtown Campbell on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025. This award-winning festival features three stages of live music focusing on a variety of genres, ensuring a diverse and energetic atmosphere.
This year, we're excited to introduce a dedicated DJ stage, offering local talent the opportunity to showcase their skills to the 30,000 to 40,000 festival attendees. As a DJ, this is your chance to be part of an event that attracts music lovers from across the Bay Area. Join us on the DJ Central Stage and be a part in creating unforgettable moments and keeping the crowd dancing all weekend long.
To apply please complete the festival's DJ application form here:
https://tinyurl.com/BoogieDJ
Campbell Recreation Events - Join us for a fun filled day at the CCC on March 1st!
Saturday, March 1 at the Campbell Community Center
Open House | 10 AM - 1 PM
Pre-School Open House | 10 AM - 12 PM
Skate Park Event | 12 PM - 2 PM
Teen Wellness & Opportunities Fair | 12 PM - 3 PM
Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our February drink of the month, a carmelized honey and pistachio latte. Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.
Compact Disco now offers the ultimate late brunch every Sunday starting at 3pm - two glasses of champagne and charcuterie for $40 per person. Relax with great music, delicious food, and happy hour pricing all day. Don't miss out - seating is first come, first served at 420 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Congratulations to Fleet Feet Monterey, which was recognized by its parent company as one of the top 25 Fleet Feet stores in the nation! There are more than 280 Fleet Feet locations across the country, so that's quite an honor.
Fleet Feet Monterey offers great gear for runners and walkers plus classes and events year-round to strengthen physical fitness as well as friendships and community. We're proud to have the store in Downtown Old Monterey at 472 Alvarado Street, and thank them for contributing to the vibrancy of our district.
We’re always on the hunt for the best plant-based wellness products, so we’re thrilled to share that Tillmans Tranquils Gummies are now available at Cloud City Supply!
If you’re not familiar with Tillmans, here’s what makes them stand out:
🌱 Plants before pills – They believe in natural relief over pharmaceuticals.
🍃 All-natural ingredients – No artificial colors, flavors, or fillers.
💨 Fast absorption – Designed for better bioavailability and effectiveness.
😋 Great taste – Because taking CBD shouldn’t feel like a chore.
Tillmans started with their legendary CBD mints, carefully crafting a formula that delivered real results without sacrificing flavor.
Over time, they expanded their lineup to include full-spectrum options, smokable hemp, and now, gummies that set a new standard for taste and quality.
Perfect Dose Every Time
The gummies are designed for easy dosing – simply tear along the perforated line for a half or full gummy, allowing you to control your dosage with ease.
Flavors Available:...Read More
Youth Arts Collective is holding its 2025 Valentine's Pop-Up Show through February 28. View work by young local artists online or at our studio at 472 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey. Open M-F, 3pm-7pm, and Sa, 12pm-4pm. Many of the pieces are available for sale.
YAC is a nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists - brilliant and struggling, confident and fringe, multi-ethnic, multi-tempered, and over 30% financially challenged. The mission is to inspire creativity, kindness, and confidence in youth through artistic expression and mutual respect. "Do art. Be kind."
Monterey Marriott Hotel has a great offer for Golden State Theatre customers. On the night of your show, bring your ticket(s) to Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar and get 20% off your dinner.
Fin + Field is located inside the Marriott Hotel on the first floor of 350 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.
Casey Starks Studio has new heart-themed ceramics! You'll find Casey's handmade heart earrings, necklaces, cups, trinket dishes, and vases perfect for Valentine's Day (or any day!) in addition to her classic designs featuring California poppies, smiling sun faces, and more.
Visit Casey Starks Studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey, or shop online. The studio is open Thu-Fri, 2pm-6pm, and Sat, 12pm-5pm.
Your voice matters!
We’re excited to announce that the Campbell Parks and Recreation Master Plan Online Prioritization Exercise is now LIVE!
This is your chance to help shape the future of parks, recreation programs, and facilities in our community.
We are developing the first-ever Parks and Recreation Master Plan and we need your input! Your feedback is essential to ensure the plan meets the needs of our community. This comprehensive effort will focus on improving parks, recreation programs, and recreation facilities, setting the framework for future planning, maintenance, development, and rehabilitation of city parks and facilities.
Time is limited! The survey will be open for just two weeks, so make sure to share your thoughts before it closes.
Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with fresh, handcrafted treats from The Perfect Crumb Bakery! Our delicious cookies, cupcakes, and cakes are sure to bring a smile to your loved one's face.
Visit us at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey.
Join Our Team This Summer! www.campbellca.gov/jobs
The City of Campbell’s Recreation & Community Services Department is hiring Recreation Leaders I, II, & III! If you’re motivated, energetic, and love working with kids and teens, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Location: John D. Morgan Park & Campbell Community Center
Staff Training: June 9-12 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Camp Dates: June 16 - August 8 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Pay Rates:
Recreation Leader I (High School): $16.50 - $17.50/hour
Recreation Leader II: $17.50 - $19.50/hour
Recreation Leader III: $19.50 - $21.50/hour
Responsibilities: Lead kids (ages 4-15.5) in games, camp songs, arts & crafts, swimming, and...Read More
Update, June 8, 2025: Thank you to everyone who has applied to march in the parade! The application deadline has now passed.
Join the parade! Together as a community, we'll bring entertainment, excitement, and a whole lot of fun to Monterey on Independence Day.
The OMBA is now accepting applications to participate in the 2025 4th of July Parade, to be held at 10am on Friday, July 4 in Downtown Old Monterey. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance groups, unique vehicles, entertainment troupes, and equestrians. Get creative and think outside the box!
Entry deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025. Fill out the parade entry form. Parade organizers will notify you via e-mail if your entry is accepted.
The giant beginning-of-year sale at Poppleton's continues in February! Find discounts of up to 70% on furniture and home decor for the living room, dining room, bedroom, home office, and patio. Sale items still in stock are now getting even deeper discounts at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Locally owned and founded in 1981, Poppleton's carries over 100 finest furniture brands and have helped furnish homes from coast to coast.
We're open Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat, 10am-5pm and Sun, 12pm-5pm. Closed Wed.
Through February 2025, Webster Street Art Gallery is featuring the work of its proprietor, Marc Stephen Johnson, at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Enjoy an exhibit of Marc's paintings and fiber art (knitting) plus portraits of him done over the years by his many talented artistic friends in a variety of media. Open Tue-Fri, 11am-3pm.
Marc Stephen Johnson is a longtime artist, teacher, and collector with a sharp eye and a lot of great stories up his sleeve. Webster Street Art Gallery is his labor of love, a space that features a wide range of creative expression by American artists, primarily Californians.
If you haven't stopped by the cozy gallery yet, be sure to pay it a visit this month and spend some time chatting with Marc about his work and the gallery. It's well worth the trip. This place is a hidden gem in the Monterey art scene.
Planning a get together with friends but not sure about the weather? Book an indoor adventure at Escape Room 831 and conquer puzzles, not puddles. It's the perfect storm of excitement.
Visit Escape Room 831's website to book your visit to Rababank or Alice's Dream at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey or to one of our other locations within walking distance.
The new season of Invincible, the hit animated series, has begun on Amazon Prime Video, and Current Comics now has all the original stories in stock collected in three fresh volumes. Visit the shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey or purchase through our online store.
From visionary creator Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) and acclaimed artists Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, the Invincible comic series tells the story of Mark Grayson, who discovers that having his father's superpowers and being a hero isn't what he expected, and follows him as he becomes an established superhero.
