The Bulldog British Pub is now selling apparel with our logo! Stop by, purchase a few, and show your Bulldog pride. Now available: dark blue pullover hoodie ($30); t-shirts in dark blue, light blue, and orange ($20); dark blue hat ($15); and dark blue beanie ($20). Black tank tops are coming soon.
Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things is pleased to announce that we have acquired a gorgeous private collection of ceramics, Ikebana vases, baskets, scrolls, and much more. These unique pieces will be available for viewing and purchase for five days only, February 26 - March 2, during regular business hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun, 10:30am-3:30pm.
Abundant Heaven Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, located near the heart of downtown Campbell, is now offering classes!
Join us for an enlivening class series on 5 Element Qi Gong. Experience how amazing you can feel naturally!
See the links below for flyers on the event.
For additional info: call 408-628-1888 or email jessica@abundant-heaven.com
BEER WEEKS: THE BEST OF CRAFT BEER
As I’m writing this, San Francisco Beer Week is halfway over; tons of amazing events have taken place, and more are in the works. So where did the concept of a “Beer Week” come from, and why are more and more beer tourists flocking to these destinations to participate every year?
The answer to the latter part of the question is simple - if you’re a beer enthusiast, a “Beer Week” in any city lays out a plethora of events with local breweries. All the specialty batches, one-off’s, and collaborations you could imagine - highlighting the best of the local scene. Last weekend, I went up to the Rare Barrel in Berkeley, where they were serving three different dry hopped sour ales and several collaboration beers with fellow Bay Area brewer (and hop Gods), Cellarmaker, and the highly lauded Sante Adairius from Capitola. Needless to say, I was blown away by these offerings - the Rare Barrel is already coming out with some of the most progressive sour ales on the market, and collaborating with these two breweries made the event that much more special. The brewing community does everything in its power to create meaningful events geared towards their fans, and it pushes the industry forward in every way imaginable. Beer pairing dinners, “meet the brewer” events, tap takeovers, festivals, educational seminars, and charitable events all take place over the region in the name of beer.
A modern “Beer Week” is the product of the brewers in the local community, and is usually planned by the local Brewer’s Guild. The San Francisco Brewer’s Guild was founded in 2004, and since then, San Francisco Beer Week has grown to accommodate over 800 events in the span of nine days. Other prominent beer weeks throughout the state include Sacramento Beer Week February 27 - March 6, Los Angeles Beer Week September 20 - 28, and San Diego Beer Week November 6 - 15. Other beer weeks that are starting to gain momentum are Silicon Valley Beer Week in late July and early August, Santa Cruz County Beer Week in August, and OC Beer Week in late June. Honestly, there’s never been a better time to be craft beer enthusiast in this state than right now.
MONTEREY BEER WEEK: LAUNCHING JUNE 7 - 15
Yes, Monterey is jumping on the train with a beer week we can call our own! Endorsed by the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation, Monterey Beer Week will feature events from every restaurant, bar, brewery, homebrew store, and bottle shop throughout the county that supports craft beer. This will not only encourage the local beer industry to collaborate, but will also spawn interest in our local food, art, and culture. The culminating event of the week is the Monterey Beer Fest, happening on Saturday, June 15, 2015. We hope that our first beer week can offer a dynamic range of events, attracting locals and tourists alike in the effort to bring recognition to Monterey County as a destination...Read More
Now through February 28, 2015, Poppleton's is offering 25% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price for Hancock & Moore and Lillian August. Please note: this is a manufacturers authorized sale on custom orders only.
Join the Lighthouse District's Bamboo Reef and Keith and Carol McNutt on this spectacular dive vacation as we explore the fabulous drop-offs and lush corals of Palancar Reef at Cozumel, Mexico, July 18-25, 2015.
Cozumel is known in the scuba diving industry as one of the best scuba diving locations in the world. Teaming with schools of fish and boasting amazing view, Cozumel offers the avid scuba diver a vast playground. Cozumel is the Mexican Caribbean's largest island, 28 miles and 10 miles wide, and is located just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s surrounded by the largest reef system in the western hemisphere, with abundant underwater sea life and brilliant colors. Although it is a diver’s mecca, even after decades as a popular vacation resort it remains a serene, quiet, and undiscovered piece of paradise. The climate is subtropical.
Cost of double occupancy is $1,895, and cost of a single is $2150. The fee includes: roundtrip airfare from San Francisco; 7 nights accommodations at Scuba Club Cozumel; all meals; 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives; unlimited tanks for shire diving; complimentary gear locker (divers need to bring their own padlock); and hotel taxes. Cost for a non-diver is $1,650.
A $400 non-refundable deposit secures your spot on this trip. Price is subject to change until paid in full. Balance due 60 days prior to departure. For more information, please visit our website or phone us at 831-372-1685.
There will be community meetings on Monterey street repairs (funded by Measure P) on the following dates. All are welcome to attend!
Monday, February 9
Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Street, 7pm-9pm
Wednesday, February 11
Council Chambers, 580 Pacific Street, 7pm-9pm
Wednesday, February 18
Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Street, 7pm-9pm
Monday, February 23
Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl Street, 12pm-2pm
Measure P: Fixing Monterey Streets:
There will be community meetings on Monterey Street Repairs on the following dates
Monday, February 9
Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie Street, 7 - 9 pm
Wednesday, February 11
Council Chambers, 580 Pacific Street, 7 - 9 pm
Wednesday, February 18
Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Street, 7 - 9 pm
Monday, February 23
Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl Street, Noon - 2 pm
We'll be holding the 17th Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade in Downtown Campbell this year and your group or organization can join in on the fun! Applications are now open for any family friendly themed group or float to be in this year's parade.
To apply, please see our online application form for this year's parade. You may also print out and mail in your application if you prefer to do it the old fashioned way.
If you had problems accessing the online form previously, please try again. We had some technical difficulties.
Apply Here: Bunnies and Bonnets Parade Application Form
Please note, all entries must be submitted by Friday, March 20th, 2015. Your participation in the parade is subject to approval from the Downtown Campbell Business Association board and you will be notified of the status of your application by e-mail.
For profit organizations will be subject to a $50 parade entrance fee that will be due upon acceptance into this year's parade.
Coastal Home Furniture Gallery announces that all our mattresses will be on sale in February 2015! We invite you to visit our showroom at 458 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey - we’re open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
We’ve got some great deals this month! Save up to $200 on select Tempur-Pedic mattress sets. Receive a free box spring with the purchase of a Serta iComfort mattress or save up to $400 on a Serta Motion Perfect Foundation. All other mattresses, including Spring Air California and Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, are on sale from $299. And we’re refreshing our floor models, so come check out our selection of floor model Tempur-Pedic and Serta iComfort mattresses on sale.
Snap Fitness invites you to join us for TRX Group Training taught by Joey Rozyckie on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6am-7am, and Saturdays, 9am-10am. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early. Cost is free to members of Snap Fitness - join online now!
Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously with the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer. The TRX Suspension Trainer delivers a fast, effective total-body workout, helps build a rock-solid core, increases muscular endurance, and benefits people of all fitness levels (pro athletes to seniors).
Joey, a personal trainer with certifications in NASM, bodybuilding, and nutrition who is also a TRX Qualified Group Suspension Training Instructor, encourages people to “keep it simple, put in the work and you will see results!” His areas of focus are weight loss, nutrition planning, body building, and strength training.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.
Bay View Deli and Amir's to Close, Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse to Open in New Monterey
by Marc Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 01/23/15
Bay View Deli Closes, Resurfaces
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 01/27/15
PRO Martial Arts is about much more than kicking, punching and karate workouts. We are passionate about helping our students build confidence and character that stays with them long after their time with us. PRO Martial Arts aims to prepare the children in our communities to grow into the next stages of their life by developing essential character development skills. Our students take away a potent blend of strength, flexibility, coordination and balance while learning effective and proven self-defense techniques in a fun and energizing environment.
PRO Martial Arts also offers classes catered to children as young as 3 years of age! Our Little Rhinos program is specially designed to teach pre-school-aged kids the basic moves, curriculum and protocol to begin their journey in martial arts. The classes are energetic, kid-friendly and always inspiring!
In addition to a full body workout, PMA offers a unique enrichment program that teaches children how to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world. The program is comprised of 12 weekly lessons on Bullying Prevention and 12 separate lessons on Predator Prevention. Every lesson is stand-alone, ensuring students can enter the course at any time.
It’s the beginning of the season when couples are making their wedding plans! Brides, if you’re looking for a beautiful wedding gown, we invite you to come to Bride N' Formal By the Bay, which offers you the personal service that only a locally owned and operated small business can provide.
We recommend that brides order their gowns as early as possible. Not all wedding gowns need to be special ordered, but with more time, you will have a greater selection of dress styles and colors to choose from. Once you’ve found your special gown, it will set your theme and make all of your planning come together. Our shop also has a selection of bridesmaids’ dresses, mothers’ dresses, and tuxedos. We look forward to helping you with your wedding planning!
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill welcomes our new Chef, Robby Valdez! Robby came to Monterey as our Sous Chef last July, and his background leading a few legendary San Diego kitchens (Raglan Public House in Ocean Beach) made him an obvious choice to lead us towards embracing the "gastropub" element of our restaurant, and moving in a direction to where our food better complements our beer. Over the next several months, Chef Robby will be implementing more dynamic menu items that have a degree of comfort-ability, with a level of flair and creativity to make dining at Alvarado Street Brewery a truly fun, memorable experience.
Bella's Studio, Old Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, offers a number of educational and fun classes, workshops, and private and semi-private sewing lessons for adults and children. Below are brief descriptions of the varied types of lessons we offer that you won’t find on our regular workshop calendar. There's something for every age and skill level!
BEGINNERS PACKAGE (private one-on-one)
This package includes 2 hours of private instruction and is tailored to your interest and sewing level. It includes sewing machine instruction, project planning and selection, materials for a simple project, plus a 10-hour studio punch card.
Cost: $170.00
SEWING FOR 2
This companion sew-along session is a fun way to create a memory and share some creative time with someone special ~ a daughter, friend, granddaughter, niece or mate. Come sew a fun, easy project.
Cost: $85 is for two people and is a 1 1/2 hour class. Fee includes all fabrics and materials for the project.
LET ME INTRODUCE YOU (private one-on-one)
If learning to sew or returning to sewing is on your bucket list, but you're not sure how much of a commitment you want to make, come to the Studio and "test the stitches" first. Let Me Introduce You is a 2-hour private session where I will show you the marvels of the modern sewing machine, books, and easy contemporary projects. We identify your specific area of interest and explore some options.
Cost: $80 for a private 2-hour session. Cost includes materials for an easy project.
YOUTH SEWIST SESSIONS
Youth Sewist Sessions are for your young stitchers with some sewing experience. Each 90-minute session will be semi-private and limited to 2 students, with individualized instruction for each student. Sessions can be scheduled for after school hours or Saturdays. You can purchase a Youth Sewist Punch Card for either 4 or 6 sessions.
Cost: Four 90-minute sessions for $100 plus $45 materials fee for 3 projects OR six 90-minute sessions for $140 plus $45 materials fee for 3 projects.
PRIVATE CLASSES (private one-on-one)
One-on-one sessions with Bella.
Cost: $40 per hour
OPEN STUDIO FOR PERSONAL PROJECTS
Are you tired of dragging out your old sewing machine that barely works? Do you dream of having your own fully stocked sewing studio complete with new sewing machines, large cutting tables, materials, notions and helpful assistance? Then Bella's Open Studio for Personal Projects is for you -- an open-lab time where you can bring any project to work on and have full use of the Studio's resources.
Open Studio is intended for those with some sewing experience...Read More
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Variety, Standup Comics Head to Paper Wing
by Jennie Tezak
Monterey Herald, 01/21/15
Rock and Bead Bazar: Gallery and Studio announces our biggest sale yet, January 24-31, 2015, to make room in our store for our new, exciting collection! We are offering 30% off all rock, mineral, and crystal inventory. Come and take a look before it's gone.
Green Chalk Contemporary is proud to present an exhibition by artist Mai Ryuno entitled Moments, January 24 - February 28. The entire community is welcome to join us at the gallery for a talk by the artist and a reception on Friday, February 20, 5pm-8pm. Snacks and wine will be served.
Moments, part of Mai Ryuno’s ongoing project entitled Ancestral Observations: Demystification of Magical Powers, includes drawings and prints that indicate the times and conditions of past and future disasters in California and Japan. Since the moment when the huge 2011 earthquake and tsunami hit her home country of Japan, Ryuno has become acutely aware of every living moment. Spontaneity is the hallmark of her work: accidental happenings in daily life affect her creative process, creating a thread of unexpected and spontaneous change throughout her pieces.
Mai Ryuno received her BA from Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan and her MFA from San Francisco Art Institute. She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout California and Japan. This is Ryuno’s second solo exhibition at Green Chalk Contemporary. Currently, she teaches drawing at Hartnell College and printmaking at Monterey Peninsula College.
Green Chalk Contemporary art gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 1pm-6pm and by appointment. For more information, please phone Gail Enns at 831-719-7232.
Monterey County Film Commission, located in Monterey’s Lighthouse District, is pleased to announce a newly-updated Monterey County Movie Map! This guide, for locals and tourists alike, puts the spotlight on some of the more than 200 movies that have been filmed in this area, offering background information on feature films that have shot scenes here and directing visitors to some of the film sites. The rack-style brochures were underwritten by the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, which plans to place them in their Monterey Visitor Center at 401 Camino El Estero.
Karen Nordstrand, MCFC’s director of marketing and film production, notes that film production on-location in Monterey County brings an average of $3 million into our community each year. The film commission’s mission is to attract and assist movie productions as well as TV shows, commercials, travelogues, videos, fashion catalogs, and new media.
Films highlighted in the map include “Basic Instinct,” “East of Eden,” “Rebecca,” “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” in which the Monterey Bay Aquarium was featured, and Clint Eastwood’s “Play Misty for Me.” Elements of the map will be available at MCFC's website.
