From now through September 30th at Desi Contemporary Indian build your own lunch special for just $20!
For $20 you get to choose one of the following options:
Headed to the woods this summer? Don’t forget to pack the Shelley Bennett Skincare Spot It Drying Lotion. This small but mighty bottle is formulated with soothing calamine lotion to reduce redness and inflammation on those pesky bug bites. Just use a clean cotton swab on the inflamed area for instant relief!
Shelley Bennett Skincare is a locally owned business located at 588 Houston Street in Downtown Old Monterey. All of Shelley's skincare products (plus more from Caudalie and Image) can be purchased on her online store.
Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches invites you to try our new lavender latte! (And you can enjoy a delicious meal or sweet treat while you're here...) Family owned and operated, we're located at 321 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Venture Gallery presents the work of Maria Poroy, our featured artist for August, whose colorful, energetic new work is an expression of joy.
Maria writes, "A few years ago, at an Oprah-hosted Living Your Best Life Weekend, I was asked what made me happy. Without even thinking I answered, 'Painting out loud.' And I have been doing that ever since...This is happy art."
Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Maria Poroy's artwork will be featured through August 2022. We invite you to meet the artist on Friday, August 5, 5pm-8pm, in the lobby of the Portola Hotel for a painting demonstration. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.
Fall is just around the corner and our activity guide is ready for you to see all the great classes and programs coming up!
Registration opens August 9th for Campbell residents and August 10th for everyone!
Check out the guide and all activities online at CampbellCA.gov/ActivityGuide
The New Monterey Business Association encourages you to vote for Lighthouse District businesses in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2022 Readers Poll. We're a group of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services. Go ahead, make our day!
Montrio invites you to visit us and unwind with a Cara Cara Collins - featuring house-made Cara Cara orange and cumin marmalade, gin, soda, and lemon - hand-crafted by Montrio's barkeep, Daniel Watson.
Daniel offers his fresh, innovative, seasonal approach to the Montrio line-up where he and his team create their own juices, infusions, and liqueurs and every cocktail has a homemade element. Enjoy at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.
The historic Ainsley House Museum in downtown Campbell is recruiting Docents and Greeter to help keep the Ainsley House Open for public tours. Docents lead guided tours through the 1925 historic home of one of the Santa Clara Valley's first fruit canners, JC Ainsley. And, Greeters welcome visitors on site inside the Carriage House and run the Museum Gift Shop.
The Ainsley House is open to the public on Fridays-Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm. Training is provided for volunteers and we ask for one shift per month (4 hours) but we can be flexible.
Ainsley House volunteers also enjoy a discount in the Museum gifts shop and special events, as well as volunteer field trips to various museums and potluck socials. For more information please contact Museum Supervisor, Kerry Perkins at kerryp@campbellca.gov
The Lighthouse District offers a warm welcome to Heaven on Earth Cleaning LLC, with an office at 225 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite D in Monterey. First time customers receive $20 off their first visit with this coupon.
Heaven on Earth offers simple and affordable pricing for weekly and biweekly customers as well as on-call services, one-time deep cleanings, and carpet cleaning.
An independent, locally-owned cleaning service you can trust, Heaven on Earth serves homes and offices in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Marina, Salinas, Castroville, Prunedale, Carmel, and Carmel Valley. For more information, please call 831-373-6243.
On July 19, Monterey City Council and staff recognized Rick Johnson, who has served as the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association for 22 years and as the administrator of the Lighthouse District (a.k.a. New Monterey Business Association). Rick, who is California's longest serving leader of a business association, will be retiring at the end of July.
The Old Monterey Business Association would like to thank Rick for his many years of service to our community. His natural charm, sense of humor, abiding love for the people of Monterey, and his in-depth knowledge of businesses and government infrastructure will be missed.
But don't worry, Rick Johnson is not leaving Monterey! He's looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends and relaxing a little after leading two business associations through a pandemic lockdown. And our district is in great hands with the OMBA's new executive director, Peter Cofresi, who's been serving as our assistant executive director for years.
On July 19, Monterey City Council and staff recognized Rick Johnson, who has served as the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association for 22 years AND as the administrator of the Lighthouse District (also known as the New Monterey Business Association). Rick, who is California's longest serving leader of a business association, will be retiring at the end of July.
The Lighthouse District would like to thank Rick for his many years of service to our community. His natural charm, sense of humor, abiding love for the people of Monterey, and his in-depth knowledge of businesses and government infrastructure will be missed.
But don't worry, Rick Johnson is not leaving Monterey! He's looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends and relaxing a little after leading two business associations through a pandemic lockdown. And our district is in great hands with the Lighthouse District's new administrator, Peter Cofresi, who's been serving as Rick's right-hand man for years.
Looking for pre-school for the fall? Campbell Recreation Pre-School provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child's first school experience. Each classroom is designed to maximize a child's learning experience.
Now Enrolling for the 2022-2023 School Year Current Openings:
Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs) - Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15-11:15am - Only 2 spots left! Kinder Kids (4-5.5 yrs) - Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30-12:30pm
Kindergarten Prep (4.5-5.5 yrs) - Mondays-Thursdays 8:30-11:30am
Stop by our Pre-School Open House to meet the teachers, see the classroom and learn more about our program.
Every day's a hoppy day at Hula's Island Grill! We invite you to try our new zero-alcohol Hoppy Refresher from Lagunitas Brewing Co. Crisp, zingy, and hoppily refreshing, this sparkling beverage is chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops for a big splash of flavor that’s surprisingly fruity.
Visit Hula's at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
It's time for Plato's Closet Back to School Special, July 16 - August 31, 2022. Shop Plato's Closet at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and when you spend $75, you'll get a $20 coupon to spend later. (Each coupon is valid 9/5-10/3 on one transaction of $60 or more.) Plus, at our store you'll save up to 70% off mall prices on your favorite brands!
Shop early and often and get all your back to school needs covered - we've got denim, hoodies, graphic tees, cargos, and items you won't find anywhere else.
The Bulldog Sports Pub is reopening soon and we're accepting applications for all positions. Stop by this week to drop off your resume or fill in an application. Some interviews will be given on the spot. Bonus points if you already have your Servsafe certificate and/or your California RBS certificate.
That's right, Bulldog fans! Our very own local sports pub will be reopening at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey with all new decor, a much larger interior, and the same owner we all love, Christine. Keep your eyes out for more news soon!
It's only mini in size! Malinka European Mini Market on Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey is your local international foods store with popular brands from across Europe and beyond. It may be not be a giant market, but it's big on carrying the European food favorites of locals in the Monterey area.
Before opening her own store, the owner Natalia, had worked for several years in European food markets in San Jose and knows the most common items that transplanted Europeans look for. Malinka European Mini Market has a wide range of high demand local and import foods including frozen foods, baked goods, candies, sauces, drinks, and canned goods.
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) is running a summer special and Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is sweetening the deal through July 31, 2022.
Buy DUI's Standard Cortez Drysuit and get free undergarments! Choose between a free Duotherm II 150 jumpsuit and socks or upgrade to a DuoTherm II 300 jumpsuit and socks for $130. (These undergarments are usually priced at $250 and $355, respectively.)
As an additional bonus, Bamboo Reef will offer free drysuit course tuition ($275 value) to divers that take advantage of DUI’s summer special. Call the shop to lock in your order, 831-372-1685.
The Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps support Monterey Public Library, is seeking additional volunteers!
What do volunteers do? Everything from stocking the Little Libraries to organizing Dine Around Town events, writing welcome notes to new Friends, assisting at book sales, and advocating for the Library in the community.
For more information, please visit the website of the MPL Friends & Foundation or email us. The time and efforts of our volunteers are much appreciated.
The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of July and August 2022.
What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to our local Habitat for Humanity. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)
The nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an independent, locally operated and funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to build decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
