Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Puppet Upgrade: Paper Wing's Racy, Irreverent, Tony-Winning Avenue Q Does Sesame Street One Better
by Walter Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 12/22/11
In this month's NMBA newsletter, we feature information about the NMBA annual member meeting on January 18, how to promote your military discounts, and much more. Read all about it now! You can download the PDF file (size: 79k) to your computer by visiting this page:http://www.socialwave.net/attachments/6204/
The New Monterey Business Association (NMBA) is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Board of Directors! The Association meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:30am.
This is a particularly exciting and challenging year as the Board works with member businesses, the City, and the neighborhood to define the character of Lighthouse Avenue. Please consider joining us as we tackle the many issues impacting business on our street.
The mission statement of the NMBA describes it as "a community of businesses united to achieve the common goals of economic vitality and to reaffirm the spirit of New Monterey." We invite you to join the NMBA Board of Directors as we work together to achieve that goal!
Please call NMBA President Cris Staedler at 831-649-1799 or the NMBA office at 831-655-8070 for more information or to volunteer to serve on the Board.
Say "Happy Holidays" with some pizzazz! Mrs. Delish's Cupcake Boutique in the Lighthouse District is now offering gift certificates with a gold foil-lined envelope and a Mrs. Delish's gold seal. Give someone the joy of delicious treats this season, presented with class.
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.
Paper Wing Theatre Co. Presents Peninsula Premiere of Puppet Monster Musical Comedy 'AvenueQ'
by Lily Dayton
Monterey Herald, 12/15/11
Paper Wing's 'Avenue Q' Definitely Adult Fare
by Lily Dayton
Monterey Herald, 12/14/11
The Beat Goes on Despite the Distractions of the Holiday Season (American Burger)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 12/15/11
Applications for the fifth annual Monterey County Film Commission $1,000 scholarship for film students are now being accepted. Forms are available at the film commission office, or may be downloaded from our website. Deadline to submit applications is February 17, 2012.
The scholarship program was created to provide financial aid and incentive to students of film and beginning filmmakers who reside in Monterey County or are currently enrolled in a community college or university in the county. The fund was established as a permanent endowment with the Community Foundation for Monterey County. For additional information, please contact the film commission at 831-646-0910.
Are you looking as pale as the newly-fallen snow? Come on down to Lighthouse District's Sahara Sun Tanning! In the month of December, we have several specials from which to choose:
*One Month All-Inclusive Service for only $79.95
includes all regular tan beds, Njoy, Ultra Bronze, and Mystic Tanning
*One Month of Unlimited Regular Tanning for only $49.95
includes unlimited regular and stand-up tanning
*Purchase 2 Mystic Tanning Sessions for only $49.95
*Purchase 2 Njoy or Ultra Bronze Sessions for only $39.95
*Purchase 2 Regular Tanning Sessions for only $12
For more information and to make an appointment, please phone Sahara Sun Tanning at 831-375-9584.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Off the Menu: Best Bites (Crystal Fish Sushi)
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 12/08//11
Gift certificates make great holiday presents, and throughout the month of December, Henry's BBQ has some great deals for you!
December 1-31, purchase $50 certificates for only $40, $75 certificates for only $60, and $100 certificates for only $80.
Customers come to Henry's for our great food, cozy environment, reasonable prices, and our friendly staff. We offer a huge menu selection including a variety of barbecued meats, burgers (ground fresh daily!), sandwiches, pastas, and more.
Give the gift of delicious food from Henry's BBQ!
Henry's BBQ at 401 Lighthouse Avenue is pleased to announce our new Happy Hour Specials! Mondays-Fridays, 3pm-6pm, stop by the restaurant and receive $2 off all beer and wine and $2 off all appetizers.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the holiday season is here and Cat's Meow is pleased to announce we've brought back Meow Money! Meow Money, available in $5 denominations, can be used just like cash for purchases at Cat's Meow. It's our answer to gift cards! Give your friends and family the gift of Meow Money this holiday season.
Cat's Meow: offering stylish, distinctive, and inspirational fashion.
Paprika Cafe, located in New Monterey, wants to let our loyal customers know that our hours of operation have changed as of December 1, 2011. Please note that we'll be open Fridays and Saturdays only, 11am-9pm. You can also catch us at the Farmers' Market in Old Monterey on Tuesdays.
The Scholze Park Community Center is pleased to announce that the latest Golden 55 Travelers Program Newsletter, listing information on all our fantastic trips January - June 2012, is now available for download here as an Adobe PDF file! Just click this link to download the document (document size: 80k).
The Travelers Program isn't just for seniors: many trips are available for adults of all ages. For more information on The Golden 55 Travelers Program, please phone 831-646-3878.
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 December:
Mondays: Bingo (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Tuesdays: Public Computers Available (9am-4:30pm)
Wednesdays: Sewing (10am-2pm)
Thursdays: Matinee Movie (1pm-3pm)
Fridays: Nintendo Wii Play (9:30am-11:30am)
Please note: we will be closed December 23-27
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 December as an Adobe PDF file, please click here.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Buy Local Guide - The Real L Word: Spending Local Means More Bang for the Buck
Monterey County Weekly, 11/23//11
The New Monterey Business Association is pleased to welcome Snap Fitness, a convenient and affordable new gym, to the Lighthouse District.
Located at 399 Lighthouse Avenue, Snap Fitness is clean, comfortable, and open 24/7 - you're given the key, and you can work out whenever you like. Snap has the industry's best cardio and exercise equipment, and you won't find long waiting lines to use it. Membership rates are affordable - currently priced at $39 per month for a single membership, or $69 per month for a join (couple's) membership, and memberships are month-to-month, so you can pay as you go and leave when you like without penalty. If you'd like to try it out, you can request a free pass or sign up for a new membership knowing that all new memberships have a 30 day money-back guarantee.
Come and visit Snap Fitness! Tours and membership information are available during the following staffed hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm-7pm, and Fridays & Saturdays 9am-1pm. You can also phone the gym at 831-373-3990.
Local bands, musicians, and dancers: if you have an act and want a place to perform, American Burger in the Lighthouse District would like to be your venue! Please phone American Burger at 831-373-7573 to book your show.
Henry's BBQ Restaurant (401 Lighthouse Ave) is pleased to announce we've been voted Best BBQ Restaurant 2011 by readers of the Carmel Pine Cone! This is our second consecutive award - we were also the winner of this category in 2010.
The Carmel Pine Cone writes: "Locals go crazy for Henry's generous plates of tender, juicy, flavorful meats."
Established in 1985, the City of Monterey's Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) directs tourist-generated dollars directly back into the City's residential neighborhoods. Under a City Charter Amendment, at least 16 percent of the money collected from hotel taxes must be spent on neighborhood and community improvements.
Every year, the City of Monterey asks interested citizens to submit proposals for projects in their neighborhoods to be considered for funding from NIP. Eligible projects can include improvements to parks and recreational facilities; improvements to other public buildings; upgrades or installation of sidewalks, streets, storm drains, sewers, lighting and traffic control devices; or the purchase of open space.
Residents are now asked to submit their NIP project nominations for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 on a form provided by the City of Monterey. The submission deadline is February 17, 2012. To learn more about NIP and to download the appropriate form to submit your idea, please click here.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Cheating Fiance Blames Mr. Johnson: Paper Wing Builds on Naughty Reputation
by Marc Cabrera
Monterey Herald, 11/11//11
