Mythic Monterey is holding a sale through the month of January...or as long as the sale items last...at 561 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey. There are tables full of deals to be had as well as additional items around the store marked at 25% off.

Highlights include, but are not limited to: a number of board games, Games Workshop miniatures, Games Workshop books, Dungeons & Dragons alt cover books, Battletech terrain, fantasy paint sets, all things Star Wars: Shatterpoint, and all things Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, and Dragon Ball Z.

Mythic Games Monterey is open Wed (1pm-6pm), Thu-Fri (1pm-9:30pm), Sat (12pm-9:30pm), and Sun (12pm-6pm).

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is seeking local artists to submit pieces for their next art show, Cycles. This show will be a juried exhibition of emerging artists from around Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties whose various forms of art address the theme of cycles: the complete and continuous processes that make up life.

This interdisciplinary selection of visual, two dimensional art will create a conversation about the patterns and sequences that dictate the rhythm of change.

Get more information and submit your art here by Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Stay informed in the event of a flood, earthquake, power outage, or wildfire. Monterey County has launched a new mass notification service, Alert Monterey County, that allows them to notify residents and businesses of an emergency in your area. To get alerts, you'll need to register for an account here.

You can then select to receive alerts through landline calls, cell phone text messages, pre-recorded verbal messages, and/or email. (Alert Monterey also works with telephone devices for the deaf.)

Once a notification is issued about a potential safety concern, you'll receive communication. Learn more about Alert Monterey County here.

Franklin Street Collaborative is seeking a makeup artist to work with our salon, Stacia Nicole Beauty, and has a spa room available for an esthetician to rent at its location at 201 W. Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Makeup Artist
Stacia Nicole Beauty seeks a part-time makeup artist available primarily on weekends for events and weddings. Payment is commission-based. Candidates must have a passion for makeup, be reliable and eager to learn, have good communication skills, be adaptable, and able to interact with clients in a fun and respectful manner. An esthetician / cosmetology license is a plus. Please email your resume to Stacia Nicole Beauty.

Spa Room Available
Franklin Street Collaborative has an open room available for an esthetician. It's the perfect space to give your clients the ultimate spa experience. Please call 831-920-2611 or email Franklin Street Collaborative for more information.

Hudson James California is looking for a Fashion Sales Specialist! The Hudson James boutique is part of Franklin Street Collaborative, located at 201 W. Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey. If interested, please email us your resume.

As Fashion Sales Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining and organizing the store's inventory, assisting customers with purchases, and giving them styling advice. We're looking for someone to work Fridays - Sundays and offering $16-$22 per hour.

If you have a passion for fashion and enjoy working in a fun and creative environment, then this job is for you. The ideal candidate should have previous retail experience, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. Hudson James values diversity and inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Did you know that La Bahia Mexican American Restaurant offers catering? Ask us about our Deluxe Package, which includes Jeezy Shrimp and Quesabirria Tacos, aquas frescas, homemade salsas, and more. And there are plenty of options available! Call us at 831-884-5269 for a free quote. We're located at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Did you know that Heather Jorgensen at Headdress cuts the hair of clients of all ages? That's right - she cuts children's hair, too! Give her a call at 831-915-7781 to book an appointment for yourself or your little one.

Located at 883 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, Headdress Salon exudes the essence of community, making people look and feel better about themselves one hairstyle at a time.

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 article.

Found Treasure: Malinka European Mini Market
by Mark C. Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 01/05/24

Happy New Year! The City of Campbell is hiring for summer camp recreation leaders and lifeguards for the 2024 summer season!

Recreation Leader - Must be 16 by start of summer

Join the City of Campbell Recreation team as a Recreation Leader I, II, or III! We're on the lookout for energetic individuals passionate about creating fun and memorable experiences for children and teens. From games and camp songs to arts & crafts, swimming, and exciting field trips, you'll be at the heart of the action in the picturesque John D. Morgan Park. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this dynamic team! Apply now and be ready for a summer of laughter, learning, and adventure.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

1st Round Interviews: Week of February 20, 2024

Applications submitted by February 13th will be considered for the first round of interviews.

Missing the age cut off? Contact tiffanyc@campbellca.gov for other summer opportunities.

Apply online

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Lifeguard - Must be 15 at time of hire

Join the City of Campbell Recreation team as a Lifeguard for our 2024 Summer Season! As a Campbell lifeguard you will be ensuring the safety of all patrons, teaching swim lessons, and working with a team of other safety conscious staff! Summer is jam-packed with recreation swim, youth and adult swim lessons, and staff bonding. Not certified? No problem! The City of Campbell is running two Lifeguarding Academies in March and May. For more information, head to campbellca.gov/aquatics. 2024 Summer staff are eligible to continue working during our off-season time.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

1st Round Interviews: April 17-April 23

Applications submitted by April 12 will be considered for the first round of interviews.

Missing the age cut off or questions about lifeguarding? Contact Liz Simonovich at elisabeths@campbellca.gov.

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Alejandro's is pleased to announce new menu items! We invite you to visit us at 474 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey and try them. We're open Mon-Thur (5pm-10pm), Fri (5pm - closing), and Sat (4:30pm - closing).

Joining our Appetizers Menu is the brand new Mole Trio: mole conloradito, mole negro, and mole estofado, served with white rice and tortillas. On our Tacos Menu, we now have Coliflor al Pastor (pictured here): fire roasted cauliflower, al pastor, guacamole, salsa verde, and micro greens. Added to our Principales Menu is Tampiquena, which includes a delicious 5 oz skirt steak, salsa verde chicken enchiladas, queso fresco, a chile relleno, and Mexican-style corn on the cob.

Our Winter/Spring 2024 classes are open for registration! Register online before it's too late!

Valentine Fun Run Kids' Dash (6 and under) February 10, 2024

Music Together Mixed Age (0-5 yrs) - Starts 1/10, 1/11

Canta Y Baila Conmigo (0 - 5 YRS) - Starts 1/10

Toddler Time (1.5-3.5 YRS) - Starts 1/23, 1/26

Mornings on the Move (3-5.5 YRS) 2/22, 4/11

Fun for Little Ones (9m-1.5 YRS) - 3/25

Little Learners Intro to Spanish (3-5.5 YRS)

Little Art Explorers (1-5 YRS) Starting 1/23, 1/24, 3/12, 3/13, 4/20

Skyhawks SoccerTots (3-5 yrs) 4/9

World Cup Soccer (4-6 & 7-9 yrs) - Starting 1/17, 1/20, 1/22, 3/20, 2/23, 2/25

Little Mozart (2-4 yrs) Starting 1/12, 4/5, 4/6

Pre-School January-May 2024

TIny Tots - Ages 3-4 M-Tu, W-Th 9:15am-11:15am

Kinder Kids - Ages 4-5.5 M-Th 9:30am-12:00pm

Kindergarten Prep - Ages 4-5.5 M-Th 8:30am-11:30am

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for January and February 2024.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit agency. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The mission of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center is to provide ongoing advocacy, support, and healing for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse and to prevent sexual violence in our community through education.

Fleet Feet invites you to drop off your old running shoes, used running bras, or used nutrition wrappers during our hours of operation at 472 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey so they can be recycled.

Recycling Sneakers
Got Sneakers evaluates each shoe that will either be donated or broken down into new materials for newer product.

Recycling Run Bras
Fleet Feet is a proud partner of The Bra Recyclers. They evaluate the bras, which will either be reused to make new product or be donated to women escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, or battling cancer.

Recycling Nutrition Wrappers
Terracycle is a program that allows you to recycle any of your old nutrition wrappers. These wrappers will be broken down into materials to make new product.

Cha-Ya Japanese Tea and Things is now offering everything in the store (except tea) for 30%, 50% and even more off the original price until our official closing date, which is yet to be determined. We want to thank everyone for helping make 2023 Cha-ya's best year ever! We've had wonderful sales and support throughout December, and we are on track to close, as planned, by the end of January.

We still have a lot of very nice items in the shop that are looking for a good home! We would love for you to come by and shop or even just say hi (and goodbye). Visit us at 118 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We're open Monday - Saturday, 11am-4pm.