Lilify is pleased to announce that we now carry our new line of waxed linen bags (including the wrap clutch pictured) handmade in Monterey. Come in to the shop and check them out.
Attention California Playwrights! Paper Wing Theatre has spots open for its third annual Summer Play Reading Exhibition, taking place Sundays at 2pm July 10 through August 14, 2016. Submit your play and you can have your work read aloud by Paper Wing actors in front of a live audience at Paper Wing Theatre in the Lighthouse District.
After each reading, the audience is invited to participate by offering their feedback. Plays may then be chosen by the company to be produced at Paper Wing Theatre during the 2017-2018 season. This is an excellent way to workshop your play and hear constructive opinions from an avid audience! There is no charge to submit your work. Please send submissions to thepaperwingco@yahoo.com. Deadline to submit work is July 1, 2016.
SJG School of Music offers group music lessons for piano/keyboards, guitar, ukulele and voice for youth and adults at 7 convenient locations in the South Bay. Classes now enrolling for June.
Classes vary by location. Click on the link above to see course offerings at each location. Classes start in March and June 2016.
Thanks to the New Monterey Neighborhood Association for this information on free and discount parking in the City of Monterey for Monterey residents. This and more information are available in their monthly newsletter, available to all NMNA members - contact the organization to join.
As a resident of Monterey, you are eligible to enjoy benefits from the City of Monterey's parking programs:
2-hour Free Parking
Displaying the proper decal permit, residents can park two hours free, per parking stay, in the Downtown West Garage (corner of Franklin and Tyler); the Waterfront Attendant Lot (corner of Washington and Del Monte); and the Cannery Row Garage (corner of Foam and Prescott).
Half Price Parking
The Half Price decal entitles Monterey residents to a 50% discount on the hourly rate in the following public parking facilities: Downtown West Garage (at Franklin and Tyler), in the Waterfront Attendant lot (at Washington and Del Monte); and in the Cannery Row Garage (at Foam & Prescott).
How to Sign Up
A resident parking permit decal can be obtained at the Parking Division Office at 340 Tyler Street, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. To qualify, a person must reside in Monterey and provide written proof of residency (i.e., utility bill, rental agreement) and current DMV vehicle registration (registered to the resident) at the time of signing up. All active military personnel and their immediate family are also eligible for this program - bring military ID card and vehicle registration. There is an annual $10 administrative charge for each decal permit. The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
For more information on any parking program, call the Parking Division at 831-646-3953. Please note that these programs cannot be combined with any other special parking program offered by the Parking Division.
Father's Day is this Sunday. Give him the gift of relaxation at Campbell's hottest Day Spa with a Ritual Gift Card for a massage or a facial. Come buy or buy online: https://squareup.com/store/ritual-day-spa-2/item/ritual-gift-certificate
MY Museum is now hiring a Visitor Experience Associate! Are you a rock star at customer service and love kids? If so, please read on or share with someone who you think would be perfect!
The Visitor Experience Associate works throughout Monterey County Youth Museum, including all exhibits and party rooms, to ensure that each visitor has a positive museum experience. Major tasks and responsibilities are: to greet and orient visitors upon entry; stay informed on all Museum programs, events and policies; provide up-to-date information on exhibits and programs; receive and account for cash, credit cards received for sales of tickets, memberships, and store merchandise; assist visitors as needed throughout their museum visit; complete daily opening and closing procedures including re-stocking and light cleaning; and assist Directors and Floor Managers as needed.
Qualifications include strong customer service experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail and follow-through capabilities. Applicants must be available to work weekdays, weekends, after-hours and holidays as needed. Hours are part time, flexible schedule. MY Museum is looking for people who can commit to at least 6-12 months. Apply via e-mail to maggie@mymuseum.org with a resume and availability.
It's summer, and even Monterey can get overly warm some days. Beat the heat with some Japanese ice cream at Ocean Sushi Deli! You can find these tasty treats in the freezer as well as other popular delights.
Did you know that Old Capitol Books has probably the largest selection of cookbooks this side of San Francisco? We have over 5,000 cookbooks! They range from sleek and modern to quirky and vintage. We have an extensive collection covering French and Italian cooking, local California cuisine, glossy works by celebrity chefs, vintage recipe collections containing different immigrant food traditions, and much more, and right now, all used cookbooks are 50% off! Come and down and check out our amazing selection - the sale runs now through the end of September 2016.
Check out this lovely breakfast served at the Bulldog British Pub! It's one amongst many other fabulous choices; we serve breakfast/brunch dishes seven days a week, 11:30am-4pm. Don't forget to add Brent Hill's World Famous Bloody Mary to the mix...or a delicious mimosa. (Yes, staff member Brent Hill is back every morning, Tuesday through Friday!)
Father's Day is just weeks away! Show Pops some appreciation with some locally handmade goodies
Check out our most recent collaboration and the latest installment of the Content LAB series, “Flower & Garden"! We had a ton of fun with Content, Veggielution, and all those that came out to share a sunny Saturday with us. Till next time!
Did you know this?
It's never been easier to learn to play an instrument. SJG School of Music offers group music lessons for piano/keyboards, guitar, ukulele and voice for youth and adults at 7 convenient locations in the South Bay. Classes now enrolling for June.
Classes vary by location. Click on the link above to see course offerings at each location. Classes start in March and June 2016.
The artists at Gold Coast Tattoo were bored the other day and decided the shop needed an upgrade. So owner Steve Hendricks provided the debit card and the artists are providing the blood, sweat, and talent to redecorate the shop. Stay tuned for a totally mind blowing new look, including new hand drawn flash and designs from Cody, Carson, Kristian, and Krista, as well as other new eye candy. Steve says, "This is the best crew Gold Coast has had in years! Thank you guys, you rock!!"
The Osio Theater is now open! Monterey's only independent, locally-owned movie theater, Osio strives to bring the highest quality independent, foreign, and classic films to Monterey. Please check our website for the latest movies and showtimes. Free parking is available in the City of Monterey's West Parking Garage with movie ticket validation.
Cafe Lumiere, located inside the Osio Theater, serves coffee, tea, beer, and wine, along with homemade pastries and casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All of these purchases can be consumed inside the Osio Theater.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Monterey Trolley will run regularly every day through Labor Day 2016! Park once and take a free ride on the trolley to all of your favorite attractions including Old Monterey, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.
May 28 through July 1, hours are 10am-7pm. July 1 through September 5, hours are 10am-7pm on weekdays and 10am-8pm on weekends and holidays. Trolleys appears at stops approximately every 10-15 minutes.
Ocean Sushi Deli would like to thank the people of the Monterey Peninsula for choosing us as your favorite sushi in the 2016 Monterey Herald Reader's Choice "Best of 2015." It's an honor to serve you all and we can't wait to serve you for another 30 years!!!
Mythic Games is now hiring staff for our Old Monterey and Presidio locations. If you're interested, please send your resume to info@gomythic.com. Mythic Games is the premier place to play Magic: the Gathering; Warhammer; Warhammer 40,000; Dungeons and Dragons; and other games in Monterey.
Bride 'N Bride Formal by the Bay is now holding our best sale of the year to make room for new inventory! We’re offering wedding gowns, select formals, and select mother-of-the-bride dresses all at 60% off. These are beautiful quality dresses at excellent prices. Come in, take a look, and speak with our friendly, knowledgeable staff.
And don’t forget: Bride 'N Formal By the Bay also rents tuxedos! We're located at 209 Pearl Street in Old Monterey.
On The Beach Surf Shop just received a shipment of Kala Ukuleles! We invite you to come and look them over. Kala Brand Music Co., founded in Petaluma, California in 2005 designs, creates, handcrafts, manufactures, and distributes ukuleles into the hands of customers around the world. They make some beautiful instruments.
