Each year in the fall, the Teal Run returns to Campbell Park to hold their annual day of hope, love, and support for the women and families that have been affected by ovarian cancer. This year's event will be on Sunday, October 1st and will be its 9th running of the Teal Run 5K.

If ovarian cancer has touched your life, please consider being a part of this day of hope and healing. Over 500 people are expected to participate in the Kids' Dash and the 5K as runners or walkers to raise money and celebrate someone's battle with ovarian cancer.

Please head over to the Teal Run's website to learn more about it and register for the 5K or to make a donation to help in their cause. They're also looking for businesses to donate goods or services for their prize drawing.

Tickets for our Fall Wine Walk are now ON SALE and we also have something exciting to tell you!

For the first time since we started doing Wine Walks in the spring fo 2010, we're doing the Wine Walk on a Thursday night instead of Wednesday. Our Wine Walks have been very popular right from the start, but one thing we keep hearing is that people wanted to do it on Friday or Saturday night.

We can't do Friday or Saturday because it's just not possible to hold a high traffic event when Downtown Campbell's already going to be full of people as it is. Thursday is a day we can try out. Let us know what you think. If you prefer it, we'll schedule all of our future Wine Walks on Thursdays.

Our Fall Wine Walk will be on Thursday, September 21st from 6-9pm. Advance sale tickets are $50 plus ticketing fees. Advance sale pricing ends on the week of the event and the ticket price goes up to $55 starting on Monday, September 17th.

Purchase confidently because your tickets will be refundable up until the day of the event.

Florra is one of our newest businesses in Downtown Campbell, but it's blended in so well to the Downtown Campbell scene that it feels like it's been here for years. On the occasion of September being Self-Care Awareness Month, we're sharing with you an excerpt of the story of how Thuy Ha chose to take her life in a new direction and start a retail business to help people practice self-care.

Thuy's Story

Florra is an outer expression of everything I believe in—beauty, wellness, self-care, and living in harmony with each other and the earth. My vision for this store came from a very deep and authentic place, one that took a very long time for me to uncover—and I believe it's the reason why many customers seem to resonate with the store so much.

Like so many, my purpose came from much pain. I had been living my life on autopilot for many years, doing and accomplishing the things I thought would make me happy. I was living someone else's perfect life but it was far from my own truth. I soon learned that when we ignore our soul's whispers, our bodies will make us take notice.

I began experiencing physical and emotional health issues along with a deep inner knowing that something was off. I tried everything during that time to get better but I soon found that nothing was going to heal me overnight. It took years of ignoring my body and my soul to get to that low point, so it would take some time for things to get better. I began by eating a cleaner diet of organic and unprocessed foods. I switched out all of the personal care products in my home to ones with natural ingredients and without harmful toxins. I sought out holistic healing modalities such as acupuncture and even became a certified Reiki practitioner. The journey was ultimately about loving myself, listening to my body, and honoring my soul.

The best remedies though, were found in the smallest moments—salt baths with flowers and candles, a warm cup of chai tea at dawn, burning cleansing smoke, and inhaling fragrant essential oils. It wasn’t long before I started feeling like myself again. I garnered the courage to walk away from the things I no longer resonated with and rebuilt my life with more authenticity and purpose.

Self-care has since become a non-negotiable for me. It’s a ritual that I practice often and diligently. I opened Florra in hopes of inspiring many others to do the same for themselves. There's nothing better for our wellbeing than slowing down, being present, and taking time for small and sacred moments.

Since we opened, Florra has become a space for community gathering through our many different workshops and events. This aspect of the store is what I cherish most as it brings me so much joy to hold space for these enchanting evenings filled with togetherness and all-around good vibes. Sometimes, the events are profoundly healing; other times, they are fun and vibrant.

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Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center is featuring "Central Coast Allure," a captivating photography exhibition by artist Monica Vigna, which focuses on the enchanting beauty of the Central Coast. Through her lens, Vigna captures the stunning landscapes, charming coastal scenes, and captivating moments that define the unique allure of the region.

The exhibition promises to showcase a collection of visually striking and thought-provoking photographs that will transport visitors to the mesmerizing landscapes and evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the Central Coast's natural beauty.

The event will include a free artist reception on Thursday, August 24, from 6-8 pm, providing attendees with the opportunity to meet Monica Vigna, learn about her creative process, and gain deeper insights into the inspiration behind her work.

For photography enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone with an appreciation for the charm of the Central Coast, this exhibition is sure to be a memorable and enriching experience.

This exhibition will show through the end of October at the Stanton Center.

InSight Eyewear is now offering 50% off select frames and 25% off current product with the purchase of lenses. Come in soon for the best selection! Our inventory is always changing, with new designers and over 3,000 frames in stock.

Locally owned, we're open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and Sat, 11am-4pm, at 490 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Epicenter Cycling now carries the Ponto Go! e-bike made by Electra. This beautiful bike has a maximum throttle-assisted speed up to 20 mph and pedal-assisted speed of 26 mph and can go up to 60 miles on a single charge.

With a bench-style saddle, passenger handle, and foot pegs this is a great ride for two and has a maximum carrying capacity of up to 360 lbs. so it'll also haul your stuff. Plus, stop confidently with hydraulic disc brakes and be better seen by using the front and rear brake lights and turn signals.

Visit Epicenter at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey now through August 31 to test ride any e-bike and score a free scratch-off ticket revealing a sweet prize. Every ticket is a winner! We're talking in-store credit, awesome free gear, or credit towards an e-bike purchase.

Bonus: when you buy a bike from Epicenter Cycling, you'll get free maintenance here at the shop for the lifetime of your bike.

Memorabilia alert! Fashion Trade Retro and Vintage Clothing just picked up some very special consignment items that are indeed quite retro. They're eight celebrity wardrobe items from a personal collection that will be going up on special consignment soon.

So, who are we talking about? Here are a few hints. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her music career spanned decades. She also did some acting. She posed nude at 54 years of age and her boots were made for walkin.

These unique items came from Nancy Sinatra's wardrobe and were brought to Fashion Trade by a memorabilia collector. If you want to learn more about them and how you might have a chance to acquire them, keep your eye on the Fashion Trade Instagram page.

Each year, Monterey Car Week kicks off with a free exhibition of historic racing cars lining up for you to explore in Downtown Monterey. Alvarado St. is just the first stop for these vintage speedsters. They're actually in town to participate in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca the following week.

Don't worry, the races they participate in are largely ceremonial ones to allow their drivers to give everyone an idea how their historic vehicles could perform in a real race with other cars of their era. This year's reunion races are from Wednesday, August 16th through Saturday, August 19th at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

See the video below to watch some of the same cars that were just exhibited in Downtown Monterey in action at last year's Reunion Race! You can also visit the WeatherTech Raceway website to learn more about this year's Reunion and get tickets to be there in person!

Did you know? A few months ago, locally owned Chic Event Rentals opened a beautiful, brightly-lit new showroom at 301 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, directly above The Perfect Crumb Bakery. If you're planning a party, large gathering, or formal event - indoors or outdoors - we invite you to visit us and speak with our staff about the possibilities.

Chic specialize in high quality inventory at all price points and is a preferred vendor of almost every event venue, coordinator, and caterer in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. From our experienced and creative staff to our luxurious and customizable event rentals, Chic will help make your event a unique, stress free, and unforgettable experience.

Do you represent a winery or have friends who do? We're looking for a few good wineries to come join us for our upcoming Fall Wine Walk in Downtown Campbell on Thursday, September 21st.

The Downtown Campbell vibe is legendary and our Wine Walks are one of the most established Wine Walks in Northern California with a history of selling out even on weeknights. We're always looking for new winery friends so if you'd like to be a part of a magical evening, please email winewalk@downtowncampbell.com with your contact information and a short introduction to your winery.

Johnny Wicks Candle Studio has moved to 499 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey! This candle-making studio and retail shop is located near Old Capitol Books on the second floor of the Galerie Monterey building. All candles are clean-burning, made from all natural soy wax with 100% cotton wicks and fragrance oils free of phthalates.

Johnny Wicks welcomes individuals and groups for in-store candle-making. The studio aims to provide a socially interactive experience that fosters togetherness and creativity through the captivating world of scents. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment online.

Selecting scents, picking the perfect jar, designing a personalized label, and crafting your custom-scented candle will take around 30-45 minutes. Afterwards, you'll have an hour and a half to spare as your candle solidifies, leaving you with ample time to explore Downtown Old Monterey or grab a bite to eat.

Have you visited us before? Trade in any of your empty Johnny Wicks candle containers and instantly enjoy a $2 discount on your next purchase. Alternatively, swing by our shop and have your empty container refilled, immersing your space once more in the mesmerizing scents you love.