The Portola Hotel & Spa has announced plans for a complete renovation of its tree-lined atrium lobby, together with construction of a new $3.5 million entrance plaza and 40,000 square foot Monterey Conference Center. The $6 million reimagined lobby will feature extensive use of wood complimented by lighted pendants in the 25-foot lobby fichus trees as well as a new bar and lobby seating providing a unique ambience for food and bar service.

Two world renowned firms have been selected as the design partners. The San Francisco-based Puccini Group is the interior-design partner for the Portola lobby enhancements. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is the designer for the 35,000-square foot entrance plaza and the $60 million conference space. Both the plaza and conference center are being constructed by the City of Monterey, through a long-standing private/public partnership with Portola.

“We’ve taken cues from the modern aesthetic tone set by the adjacent conference-center renovation, but have also set the hotel apart by creating a resort-like atmosphere and a strong sense of place consistent with Hotel’s setting adjacent to Monterey Bay,” added Puccini’s Chief Creative Officer, Rob Polacek. “The coastal Monterey landscape, wildlife and local artist community had a tremendous influence on our design and materials palette.”

These improvements include cutting-edge energy and water conservation fixtures, reinforcing the Portola’s commitment to green practices and its U.S. Building Council’s LEED® Certified Status. The project is scheduled for completion in April, 2017. During the renovation process, Portola will remain open for business.

Paper Wing Theatre in the Lighthouse District needs a fresh coat of paint, some new floors, refurbishment of the petite Gallerie Stage, and a general makeover! As you can imagine, this will require some good old-fashioned blood, sweat, and tears which we can supply, and a limited amount of capital, which is where YOU come in.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000. We ask you to give what you can so we can start the 2017 season with a bang! Our production line up this year includes: Godspell, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alice in Wonderland, The Rocky Horror Show, and A Christmas Carol, just to name a few. Be part of our mission!

Bring Revival Ice+Cream home to meet the family! We're offering limited edition pints for Thanksgiving - it's a perfect pairing for your favorite pies or on its own. Available beginning November 21, we'll have some flavors perfect for the holidays:

Sweet Potato: roasted sweet potato ice cream swirled with burnt marshmallow and speculoos cookie crumbs

Toasted Cinnamon: toasted cinnamon stick ice cream with Dutch Girl Farm apple-pomegranate jam and oatmeal crumble

Pumpkin-Ginger Sorbet: sugar pie pumpkins roasted in brown sugar with fresh ginger juice and candied ginger pieces folded in

But keep in mind that pints are available in every flavor we serve...Visit us at 463 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

Maryse is holding a holiday sale on women's leather handbags and a wide range of jewelry (from costume jewelry to fine jewelry), now through December 24, 2016. Stop by and visit our boutique at 492 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

The Bench Jeweler is offering a 25% discount on select items from November 26 through December 24, 2016. We're open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, and Saturdays in November and December, 10am-5pm. Come and visit us at 207 Franklin Street in Old Monterey.

Carpe Diem Fine Books celebrates 20 years of buying and selling out-of-print (and out of the ordinary) books, art, posters, and more with a 30% - 50% off EVERYTHING sale from Saturday, November 26 through Saturday, December 10, 2016. Come and visit us at 245 Pearl Street in Old Monterey. Our hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. Phone us at 831-643-2754 for more information.

Give the gift of Om this holiday season! Om Studios in Monterey is offering a 10 class card for only $99, with no expiration and no purchase limit. It will be available for purchase at 631 Cass Street location, November 25 - December 24, 2016.

The annual 2016 “Carol of Lights” festival will be held on Saturday December 3rd from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The Downtown Campbell Business Association invites you to the streets of Historic Downtown Campbell for this free event. This non- commercial, family oriented event brings people in the Campbell community together for an evening of Holiday fun. There are a variety of attractions for the children, including; real snow, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting, a photo booth, etc.

After the passing of our beloved Sally Howe, a group of community members and volunteers have taken on this event in her honor. In the past, Sally’s fundraising efforts have been through recycling, community dinners, personal donations, bunco nights, and so on. Since this event has become more popular, the committee is seeking more donations from individuals, local businesses and corporate level sponsors. We need your help in order to carry on this festive downtown tradition!

The sponsorship amounts and benefits are as follows:

$1,000 Sponsorship

Full banner with business logo and information in a populated
area during the festival. Prominent recognition on website, social media sites, event poster and brochure.

$500 Sponsorship

Business logo on smaller banner in a populated area during the festival. Recognition on website, social media sites, event poster and brochure.

$100 Sponsorship

Business listed on poster and printed materials.

Please make check payable to “Campbell Parks and Recreation Foundation”. This foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation and any donation made is fully tax-deductible.

Sincerely,

The Carol of Lights Event Committee
Non Profit EIN: 45-2418433 (Campbell Parks and Recreation Foundation)
Contact Brooke Ramirez
phone 408-649-0948