Well, this doesn't have much to do with Downtown Campbell, but I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to help or know someone who might be able to keep a little bit of local history from vanishing again. You may have heard of a Campbell fella named Shaughnessy McGeehee who's spent the past 20 years rebuilding a miniature version of Frontier Village.

His tribute to Frontier Village includes tiny versions of key buildings like the school house, general store, and saloon. They're going to be demolished at the end of January unless someone can rescue them and give them a home. I've attached some photos of some of the buldings. I think there are a few more and as of yesterday, none of them had a home yet.

With the exception of the schoolhouse, the footprint of each mini building is about the size of a large walk-in closet and the usable space inside that being a little bit bigger than your average bedroom closet.

You can find out more about these buildings here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/frontiervillage/permalink/10153137272716...

New at Pixels Graphic Design, Print & Copy on Lighthouse: t-shirt print and press transfers! Have your photo, logo, or message pressed right on to your clothing. Send in or drop off your photo and/or any message you'd like to add. Your design can be ready to press or we can design something awesome for you.

You can bring your own t-shirt, or a t-shirt can be ordered on your behalf. Please allow 2-3 business days from acceptance to completion. More lead time may be needed as we approach Christmas.

Print & Press Transfers: Standard (8" x 10.5"): $10 each
Print & Press Transfers: Large (10.5" x 16.5"): $15 each

Print & Press Tote Bag** (color/style options): $3-$7 +transfer charge
**Requires pre-order.

The Portola Hotel & Spa is full of exciting changes as we close out 2015 and venture into 2016. The first project we are working on is the enhancement to all our guestrooms with a full bathroom remodel. This bathroom renovation is in its final stages of completion with 265 guestrooms already completed. We plan to finish an additional 94 bathrooms in early February 2016 and the final 20 will be completed by May 2016.

This full remodel includes several “green” features, as well as modern updates with a nautical feel to align with the atmosphere of the guestrooms. The renovation includes: taking down the bathrooms to the original framework and entirely re-building with a crisp new look, new features, and amenities. And as you can see from the photo, they tie in beautifully with the existing décor of our nautically inspired guestrooms.

Additionally, a significant amount of the construction waste has been, and will continue to be, recycled. As part of our mission, we strive to be the premier environmentally-friendly hotel property on the Central Coast of California; part of protecting the environment through practicing green initiatives includes providing a better guestroom environment for our guests. Environmentally friendly upgrades include: LED and compact fluorescent lighting, low flow sink faucet and shower heads, high efficiency toilets, and low VOC paints.

We just posted some of the photos from our 30th Anniversary of the Carol of Lights last night. Thanks to all who came and celebrated with us! We have additional photos available. If you're looking for a photo we took of you, please email media@downtowncampbell.com.

We're still seeking donations to help cover the costs so please pitch in if you can at caroloflights.org.

Jacks Restaurant will feature the full dinner menu throughout the holidays along with the following dinner specials on Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Call and reserve a table for the holidays today at 831-649-7874.

Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24
Dinner Special
6 oz. Filet Mignon, $48
served with Dungeness crab, potatoes au gratin, and asparagus
topped with a bearnaise sauce

Christmas, Friday, December 25
Dinner Special
Prime Rib Dinner, $42
served with whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables

New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31
Dinner Special
6 oz. Filet Mignon, $48
served with Dungeness crab, potatoes au gratin, and asparagus
topped with a bearnaise sauce

Ok, we can never do this enough times. It's going to be very crowded in Downtown Campbell this Saturday for the Carol of Lights celebration. Knowing your transportation and parking options will go a long way to having a wonderful start to the holiday season with the Campbell community.

Remember, the main strip will be closed to traffic and parking. Unless you get there way before the event starts, assume that the popular options like the 2nd Street Garage (next to Stacks) will be full. The normally dependable garage next to the water tower is going to fill up fast too. Parking at the Community Center and walking in is usually the best option for big events.

Please see our Map and Directions page for a full rundown on how to get here and how to stash your wheels if you're driving. Also, please share these tips with anyone who isn't very familiar with Downtown Campbell. We want this to be fun for everyone.

Only at the Pinkberry at 316 Alvarado Street, receive 50% off all pre-swirled take home containers located in the tall freezer to the left of the registers. There’s a variety of flavors available! Offer good for a limited time, so come in soon.