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Off the Menu: Next Stop on a Tour of the Peninsula's Pizza Parlors - the Venerable Gianni's Pizza in Monterey
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 04/25/12
On the Beach is proud to sponsor the 2012 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 10am, contests start at 11am. Normally, the event runs until 3pm. Dates and locations are as follows:
April 21 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
May 12 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
June 16 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito
July 7 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito
August 11 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
September 15 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito
October 13 Championship - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.
Off the Menu: Battle of the Burgers - Round 1 (Bulldog British Pub)
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 04/12/12
Uphill Battle: Cyclists Advocate for a New Monterey Bike Path; Neighbors Push Back
by Sara Rubin
Monterey County Weekly, 04/19/12
In the past 6 weeks, you may have noticed some construction taking place on the sidewalk of Lighthouse Avenue in front of Scholze Park (at the corner of Lighthouse and Dickman). This was part of the first phase of the City of Monterey's streetscape project, and we're pleased to report that our ugly duckling has now turned into a beautiful swan, creating a great entryway for Scholze Park!
Cris Staedler, a Senior Principal at EMC Planning and President of the New Monterey Business Association, was kind enough to take photographs of the project for us from start to finish. You can view all of Cris's photos here.
The NMBA would like to give a special thanks to Nancy Selfridge, Doug Stafford, and Louis Marcuzzo for securing the funds, preparing the design, and implementing the project so quickly.
The New Monterey Business Association has received requests for auction donations from Lighthouse District businesses for two local schools, La Mesa Elementary and Trinity Christian High School. Please consider donating an auction item if you are able. Details are below.
La Mesa Elementary School Fundraiser, May 4
La Mesa Elementary School in Monterey is seeking auction donations for its 14th Annual Spring Auction: Salute to the Services which will take place on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Monterey Elks Lodge. Over 85% of our 400 students are dependents of military families stationed at the Naval Post Graduate School or the Defense Language Institute, and their families frequently shop in the Lighthouse District.
With the help of our annual auction, La Mesa aims to raise $10,000 which will provide the children with music, art, and physical education throughout the year. Please consider supporting our local students through a donation of goods or services. Your donation may be tax-deductible, as we are a registered 501c3 charity; in addition, your name or business will be listed in our auction program and you will be acknowledged on our website and Facebook page. Please visit our event website for more information, or contact DeDe Bolke at 719-651-5803.
Trinity Christian High School Fundraiser, May 20
Trinity Christian High School in Monterey is seeking auction donations for its Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction, to be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Embassy Suites Monterey Hotel.
The goal is to raise $50,000, which will be used toward the school's scholarship fund as well as to enhance the school's academic, athletic, and arts programs. Trinity Christian High School is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and all donations will be given a receipt for tax purposes; we will also be pleased to acknowledge your business. For more information, please download our donor information letter as well as our form for auction donors.
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Smokin' Start: Reefer Madness Burns with Humor & Depth
by Walter Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 04/12/12
The Monterey Budokan Martial Arts Academy in the heart of the Lighthouse District is pleased to announce that we have a great new website! We invite you to check us out online and to stop by our Budokan for a visit.
Founded by Julio Toribio Kancho, Monterey Budokan Martial Arts Academy offers training in self defense and in several martial arts, focusing on the unification of body, mind, and spirit.
We offer classes for children (ages 5-7 and 8-13) in Seibukan Jujutsu, as well as a wide range of classes for teens and adults (ages 14 and up) in Seibukan Jujutsu, Enshin Itto-ryu Battojutsu, Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu - Ninjutsu, Aikido, and Action Self-Defense.
We regularly host Seibukan Jujutsu black-belt demonstrations open to the public - bring the whole family to watch!
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'Reefer Madness: The Musical!' Satirizes '36 Film
by Lily Dayton
Monterey Herald, 04/04/12
At Oya Salon in the Lighthouse District, members of the military receive 10% off services on your first visit with Claudia. Additionally, if you pre-book your second appointment on the day of your first visit (the second visit must take place within 5 weeks after the first visit), you'll receive 10% off your second visit.
Please note that this offer is only valid with Claudia and excludes products. Military ID is required. For more information and to book your appointment, please phone Oya at 831-656-0570.
Come on down to Carbone's in New Monterey's Lighthouse District! Throughout April, there's lots going on in the evenings:
Mondays: Service Industry Night with Happy Hour beer prices Tuesdays: Turtle Races Wednesdays: Ladies' Night - buy one special, get the 2nd special at half price Sundays: $3.50 Bloody Marys and free pool!
Carbone's, your friendly neighborhood bar: old school, new rules at 214 Lighthouse Ave.
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Trippin' on Jellies: Monterey Bay Aquarium Expands on the Jelly Obsession with Its Spectacular New Exhibit
by James A. Foley
Monterey County Weekly, 03/29/12
Throughout the month of April, Henry's BBQ in the Lighthouse District is offering a great take-out special: purchase a full rack of pork spare ribs to go and receive a free order of garlic bread. Be sure to mention that you saw the offer on LighthouseDistrict.net!
For more information or to place your order, please phone Henry's at 831-646-6999.
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Off the Menu: Best Bite - Crystal Fish Sushi
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 03/22/12
New Monterey's Lighthouse District is proud to announce that many of our local businesses have been included in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2012! And the winners (in alphabetical order) are....
Amir's Kabob House
Best Middle Eastern
794 Lighthouse Ave
831-642-0231
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop
Best Dive Shop
614 Lighthouse Ave
831-372-1685
Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts
611 Lighthouse Ave
831-658-0686
Creative Visions Tattoo & Body Piercing
Best Tattoo Parlor
800 Lighthouse Ave
831-649-1882
Crystal Fish Sushi
Best Japanese/Sushi
514 Lighthouse Ave
831-649-3474
Gianni's Pizza
Best Pizza
725 Lighthouse Ave
831-649-1500
Goodwill Industries
Best Thrift Shop / Best Secondhand Clothing Store
Best Thrift Store
571 Lighthouse Ave
831-649-6056
Henry's BBQ
Best Barbecue
401 Lighthouse Ave
831-646-6999
Mary Jane'z Novelties
Best Headshop
744 Lighthouse Ave
831-333-0331
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Best Place to Take Visitors
886 Cannery Row
831-648-4800
On the Beach Surf Shop
Best Surf Shop
693 Lighthouse Ave
831-646-9283
Oya Salon
Best Salon
201 Lighthouse Ave
831-656-0570
and...
KDON Morning Mad House w/ Domingo Rivera (owner of Doggie Stylez)
Best Radio DJ
Doggie Stylez at 615 Lighthouse Avenue is happy to announce Two Dollar Tuesdays! Every Tuesday, we'll have a special selection of our hot dogs, quesadillas, and sandwiches available for only $2 each. Come on down and enjoy some delicious food at a great price!
Sahara Sun Tanning in the Lighthouse District is now offering membership packages at incredible prices! Please check our current prices below. All packages require a $20 one-time start-up fee.
Silver Membership Package ($29.95): monthly unlimited use of regular tanning beds.
Gold Membership Package ($39.95): monthly unlimited regular tanning, stand up, high-pressure Ultra Bronze, and high-pressure Njoy Sportarredo.
Platinum Membership Package ($49.95): Mystic tan UV-free sunless spray (glow, light, or medium). Limit 4 per month.
Diamond Membership Package ($59.95): Includes regular tanning, stand-up, high-pressure Ultra Bronze, high-pressure Njoy Sportarredo, and up to 4 UV-free Mystic tans. In addition, receive 10% discount on lotion and fashion.
Credit cards will be charged on the first day of every month. A one-month cancellation notice is required. For more information and to register, please phone Sahara Sun Tanning at 831-375-9584.
At Oya Salon in the Lighthouse District, book any two services on a Wednesday and receive a free in-salon Kerastase Express Treatment (valued at $35). Phone 831-656-0570 or book online and mention the Hump Day Special to book an appointment on any Wednesday and receive this great deal!
The Scholze Park Community Center, located in the heart of New Monterey's Lighthouse District at 280 Dickman Avenue, is busy with drop-in activities five days a week! Here's a sample for March:
Mondays: Bingo (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Tuesdays: Income Tax Assistance (March 13 & 20, 9am-2pm; March 27, 12pm-5pm)
Wednesdays: Public Computers Available (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Thursdays: Thursday Matinee Movie (1pm-3pm)
Fridays: Gentle Exercise (10:30am-11:30am)
Although we primarily cater to people age 55 and older, many of our events welcome adults age 18 and up. Just give us a call at 831-646-3878 or stop by to learn more. To download a calendar of activities for March as an Adobe PDF file, please click here.
The New Monterey Business Association would like to remind the Lighthouse District's businesses and customers that Monterey City Council has voted unanimously to ban the use of plastic bags and the free distribution of paper bags at all retail establishments throughout the city beginning in July 2012. Please be aware that the ordinance affects retail shops but not restaurants.
Angela Brantley, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Monterey, reminds consumers that, "The choice is less about paper OR plastic and more about bringing your own reusable bag. Just place reusable bags in your car or near the door leading to your vehicle to remind you to take them when you shop."
Currently in Monterey, almost 3 million plastic bags and 2 million paper bags are given away each year! Let's all work together to reduce, reuse, and recycle. For more information on the new ordinance, please click here. You can also view the City's 3-minute video overview of the ordinance.
Come on down to Carbone's in New Monterey's Lighthouse District! Throughout March, there's lots going on in the evenings:
Mondays: Mango Margaritas for only $5 each
Tuesdays: Turtle Races
Wednesdays: Ladies' Night - buy one drink, get the 2nd at half price
Thursdays: Karaoke at 9pm
Fridays: Live Music - check the Lighthouse District calendar for details
Saturdays: Pool Tournament begins at 12pm
Sundays: Free pool all day!
Carbone's, your friendly neighborhood bar: old school, new rules at 214 Lighthouse Ave.
