Bay of Pines is now offering a special after-school program for children, April 25 - May 23, 2016. Entitled the Kids' International Science & Culture Camp, children will learn about cooking in a restaurant and for themselves as they explore many different countries through cooking, arts,and culture.

Camp Administrator and Lead Teacher is Dana Mills Helman, a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching in 1997. Camp activities include: cooking/chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, biology, ecology, technology, math, music, art, dance, and more.

The camps meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 3:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $300 for all 10 days, $40 per day for two or more days, or $50 for one day. Please phone Bay of Pines for more information and to register, (831) 920-3560.

Bay of Pines Organic Restaurant, located in the heart of Old Monterey at 150 Del Monte Avenue, is happy to announce that we're now open for lunch seven days a week! Stop by Monday - Friday, 11am-3pm, and Saturday - Sunday, 11am-4pm. We're also available for dinner for groups of 8 or more people by reservation as well as for private events. For more information, please phone us at 831-372-1718.

Pamir Rugs of Monterey is pleased to announce our Spring Sale! Print out this flyer and bring it to our showroom at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to receive 20% off your purchase April 16 - June 30, 2016.

With over 20 years serving Monterey and the Santa Cruz area, we offer a wide selection of handmade Persian Oriental rugs from around the world (both new and antique), custom-made rugs, rug pads, and full rug services including washing, cleaning, and repairs. Please call us at 831-647-9965.

We’re happy to announce that Crafted, a new gift shop, has just opened at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey. Featuring handcrafted items made with love, it’s like an Etsy store you can actually walk into! Growing out of a longtime passion of owner Raecine Melendez, Crafted carries a variety of products made by a range of amazing artists, including items made right inside the store. Stop by and say hello!

On the Beach Surf Shop is proud to sponsor the 2016 Monterey Bay Skate Jam Series! The one and only monthly skateboarding event on the Monterey Peninsula, our skate jams are designed to be a fun and interactive competitive event for riders, friends, and family alike. With a live DJ, product tosses, food, and drinks (and, on occasion, demos, games of skate, and other fun events), we invite skaters, friends, and family to come out and enjoy the day with us.

There are 4 age divisions: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, and 16 and up. Riders will be judged based on (in order of importance): creativity, style, consistency, variety (in tricks and use of obstacles), and difficulty.

Sign-ups start at 9am, contests start at 10am. Normally, the event runs until 3pm. Dates and locations are as follows:

April 16 - Marina Skate Park, Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
May 21 - Monterey Skate Park, El Estero Park, Pearl St & Camino Aguajito
June 18 - Marina Skate Park, Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
July 16 - Monterey Skate Park, El Estero Park, Pearl St & Camino Aguajito
August 13 - Marina Skate Park, Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
September 17 - Marina Skate Park, Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave