The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) emergency training program begins in Monterey on February 22, 2020. Teens through older adults are encouraged to attend (those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Classes continue for 3 consecutive Saturdays, 8:15am-4:30pm. Anyone may enroll by sending an e-mail of interest - you will receive a confirmation with class details.

You'll learn about emergency medicine, fire extinguishers, disaster preparedness, shutting off your utilities, rescue, communications when phones fail, and assessing a home or workplace after an earthquake or storm.

The CERT program uses a FEMA curriculum to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their families and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT also participates in searches for missing persons, serves as coastal spotters for persons swept out to sea, storm response, and other emergencies.

Oya Salon wants to spread the love in the lead-up to Valentine's Day! February 1-10, 2020, buy an Oya gift card of $100 or more and receive a free blow-dry at Oya (with select stylists). Oya Salon is located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The Joseph Boston Store is celebrating "Everything Artichokes" in February 2020. If you love artichokes, The Boston Store is the place for you!

Come to our shop in Old Monterey and find artichoke walnut sauce, artichoke and olive tapenade, Chardonnay artichoke salsa, "castrochill" salt from Big Sur Salts, and so much more! The Joseph Boston Store has also prepared a free handout on the history of the artichoke, including interesting facts about its connection to Monterey and Andrew Molera, Cooper’s heir.

The Joseph Boston Store is open every week, Friday - Sunday, 11am-3pm. The store is run by the Historic Garden League. All proceeds are used to preserve and maintain the historic gardens of Monterey.

The Joseph Boston Store is located at 210 Olivier Street. Coming from Portola Plaza, you'll find the Store behind the Pacific House Museum. Coming from Pacific Street, you'll find the store adjacent to the Casa Del Oro Garden, across the street from the First Theater.

New men’s wear styles have arrived at Atomic 1800! Come check out this new shirt by Kennedy now in stock. Crafted from soft brushed cotton, this classic button down shirt is cut with a modern, tailored fit through the body and sleeves. Visit Atomic 1800 at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is excited to introduce the Fourth Element Argonaut 2.0 Flex Drysuit to our rental department! Tired of the cold? Time to take one of these awesome suits for a dive. Visit us at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Want to learn the basics of yoga but would rather be in a private setting? No problem! Om Studios in Monterey knows that starting something new can be intimidating, especially in a group setting. We invite you to check out our Beginner Yogi Starter Pack!

You'll receive 6 private sessions in your location of choice or in one of our studios; learn the basics of yoga with the support of a caring teacher; learn modifications specific to your body; receive two yoga sequences you can incorporate into your daily life; feel comfortable attending a regularly scheduled yoga class; get a weekly check in and support; learn how and when to use props in your practice; learn how and when to incorporate breath work and meditation.

Fee is $449. For more information or to begin your journey, please email us. Om Studios in Monterey is located at 631 Cass Street, Suite B.

Pilates is becoming more popular than ever and the demand for qualified Pilates instructors is growing, especially in the Monterey Bay Area. Pilates Monterey's 2020 Teacher Training Program, taught by Andrea Borgman-Quist and Trudy McCrone, both Nationally Certified Pilates Trainers (NCPT), offers comprehensive training and preparation for the NCPT exam, open to all students who successfully complete all 6 modules of the program, a total of 450 hours.

The first module begins on April 2, and the entire course will last until September 28. We will meet Mondays (5pm-8pm), Thursdays (9am-12pm), and some Saturdays (9am-12pm). For a complete schedule and more information, please visit our website or e-mail us. Pilates Monterey is located at 533 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

At Pilates Monterey, we help our clients and our community achieve their ultimate movement potential. We have nurtured a welcoming studio environment in the heart of Old Monterey, staffed with the highest caliber of teachers who foster a philosophy of lifetime learning and community development.

Did you know that the Monterey Music Store offers complete setup and cleaning for guitars, basses, ukuleles and banjos? Bring your instrument in and come speak with us about it. We'll have it looking spiffy and ready to play! We're located at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

American Burger, Athletes that Care, and Al & Friends present a Super Bowl Dinner for the disadvantaged on Sunday, February 2. We'll provide a warm meal while they watch the big game on our big TV and have fun. We're now seeking donations to help support this event.

You can sponsor a meal - $15 will feed a disadvantaged person in our community - and/or buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a new, 58" LED TV. We're also accepting gently used clothing items.

You can purchase raffle tickets and drop off donations before February 2 at American Burger (738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey). Both Athletes that Care and Al & Friend are non-profit organizations, so your donations will be tax deductible.

Athletes that Care, founded by Matthew Gibbs, is a local group of high school athletes that provide sandwiches, clothing, and other items to homeless in Monterey.

Al & Friends, founded by Al Siekert, is a local group that serves breakfast to the homeless every Sunday at Window On the Bay Park in Monterey.

In addition to wines by the glass and bottle, Puma Road at Portola Plaza is now offering cheese and salami plates courtesy of The Cheese Shop in Carmel. Our plates feature three cheeses (Young Manchego, Old Amsterdam, and Seascape) and two salamis (Calabrese and Genoa). Come and try them! We're located at 281 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

There will be an AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Express Shuttle to and from Monterey from Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9, 2020. Hours are Friday - Saturday, 6am-6pm, and Sunday, 6am-5pm. Round-trip ticket is $20 per day per person, $10 per day with active military ID. CASH ONLY.

Shuttle buses leave from Monterey and Pebble Beach every 45 minutes. Please note: during peak hours, the wait may be longer.

There are two pick-up locations:

Cannery Row
At the corner of Cannery Row and Prescott Street next to Steinbeck Plaza (map: 700 Cannery Row). Parking is available at the Cannery Row Garage, 600 Foam Street.

Downtown Old Monterey
The Old Monterey shuttle stop is at the corner of Calle Principal and Del Monte across from the Conference Center (map: 98 Del Monte Avenue). Parking is available at the Downtown West Garage, 340 Tyler Street.

Abbie (pictured here) brought her humans to Escape Room 831 for a day on the town. She tried hard not to give away too many of the answers, but she was way ahead of them.

Everyone is always welcome to bring your dogs to Escape Room 831 - as long as they're house-trained, they're welcome to play! Family is family. We're located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Nacho Bizness fans! Our Lighthouse Avenue restaurant may be closed for remodeling, but we have ways of making you chos! Order your Super Bowl Party Pack by Monday, January 27, and you can pick it up on the day of The Big Game. Contact us via Facebook or Instagram for more details. Nom nom, 49ers fans.

Monterey denizens! Please don't forget to participate in Monterey County Weekly's annual readers poll and be sure to nominate all your favorite Lighthouse District businesses. This kind of nomination can mean a lot to small mom-and-pop businesses like the kind you'll find on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey. We've got great food, cozy watering holes, and fun and funky retail shops. Celebrate owner-operated businesses! Deadline for nominations is Friday, January 24, 2020.