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Slowfiber wants to make confident quilting converts out of all of you! Whether you know almost nothing beyond basic sewing technique, or you already understand how quilts come together but you still need to learn some extra skills, we can help get you and your bag of fabric to the finish line.

Slowfiber is now offering 8 different, stand-alone beginning quilting classes in Spring 2024 which can be mixed and matched to suit your needs. These include classes in binding, hand stitching and quilting, free-motion machine stitching, and how to quilt using upcycled fabric and non-standard-size pieces.

All off the classes are taught by Lyn Sandberg, a hot-shot quilter from Santa Cruz who is also a super-patient instructor. Lyn is full of fun stories and lots of tricks to help you expand your skill set.

**Spring 2024 Quilting Classes at Slowfiber**
517A Hartnell Street, Old Monterey

Hand Stitching Quilts: March 29, 12pm-4pm
Non-Standard Quilt Piecing: March 15 & April 12
Free-Motion Machine Stitching: May 18, 12pm-4pm
Seam Binding: May 25, 12pm-4pm
The Upcycled Quilt: May 31, 12pm-4pm

Enjoy Pupusas at American Burger

Posted on February 28th, 2024 by American Burger

Stop by and try the pupusas at American Burger! Made by hand with love by Mama Linda, these delicious pupusas are homemade corn tortillas filled with pork and cheese and then grilled

American Burger was started in August of 2009 by the Miguel family. Proud immigrants from El Salvador, they named their restaurant "American Burger" in honor of their own pursuit of the American entrepreneurial dream. With these pupusas, the Miguel family wants to share their traditional family comfort food with you.

American Burger is located at 738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library for 2024 Elections

Posted on February 27th, 2024 by lighthouseave

The California primary election is March 5, 2024, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on March 5. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

To view a list of other ballot drop box locations in Monterey County, please click here. To check your voter registration status, please click here.

On The Beach Surf Shop now carries Treeswax! This new, petroleum-free surf wax, hand poured by surfers in Santa Cruz, is made from responsibly sourced pine resin, olive oil, cactus wax, and limestone. And the bars come in a recycled paper bag.

Treeswax is guilt-free and appropriately sticky for maximum surf and environmental satisfaction. Visit On The Beach at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to get yours.

Plato's Closet Buys Fast Fashion

Posted on February 27th, 2024 by Plato's Closet

Plato's Closet buys fast fashion! Give your clothes a second chance - bring them down to the shop and get paid cash on the spot for the items we select. We welcome brands such as Shein, Zara, Forever 21, H&M, Wild Fable, Uniqlo, and more. We're located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Please note: clothing must be in like-new condition and styles that have been in the mall over the last 6-12 months.

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Crozier, our featured local artist for March.

Christine's latest exhibit, In a Garden, was inspired by the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, a quiet, almost magical, place. This collection of work was painted over several years, giving Christine the opportunity to celebrate the seasons with their changing patterns of color and light.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Christine Crozier's artwork will be featured through March 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

REMINDER: applications for groups and businesses to be in the 23rd Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade in Downtown Campbell are due on Thursday, February 29th.

This annual parade is always a very big afternoon in Downtown Campbell so besides being a lot of fun to participate in, it's great exposure for your group. We're looking forward to seeing you in this year's parade!

Online Parade Entry Form

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Calling all employers who are currently hiring or will be hiring for the summer season!

The Campbell Youth Commission will be hosting a job fair for teens on Saturday, March 9th from 10:00am- 12:00pm at the Campbell Community Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall.

Each business will have their own table to set up displays and have job applications available.

Please RSVP by February 23rd! We will take RSVPs after the deadline as space allows. For questions, contact Gracey at graceyf@campbellca.gov.

Vive La Experiencia: Mexico Summer Immersion Trip

Posted on February 14th, 2024 by vivelaexperiencia

We are excited to announce our 7th annual summer immersion trip to Puebla, Mexico. Join us to explore the beautiful city of Puebla where we will visit museums, experience beautiful architecture, enjoy delicious food, go on tours and visit the pyramid in Cholula.

The trip price includes: roundtrip airfare, all transportation, hotel accommodations, gratuities, daily breakfasts, three dinners, all entrances to museums/attractions.

Visit our website for more pictures and feel free to contact us for more details and to register!

Beginner Spanish Classes for Adults

Posted on February 14th, 2024 by Vive La Experiencia

Hola!

We want to share about our upcoming adult beginner class starting next Friday. This course is perfect for adults ready to take their first step in starting to learn this beautiful language.

If you are interested in this course please respond to this email so we can follow up with next steps.

Friday's 6:00pm-7:30pm 1A Beginner 8 week Course

- February 23rd- April12th

- Total cost: $215 Group course // $295 Semi Private course

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library 2024

Posted on February 11th, 2024 by omba

The California primary election is March 5, 2024, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on March 5. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

To view a list of other ballot drop box locations in Monterey County, please click here. To check your voter registration status, please click here.

Did you know that On The Beach Surf Shop carries used surfboards? We currently have over 50 used surfboards in stock ranging from 4’11” up to 10’. Come by and check them out at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

International Market and Deli now has a limited number of desert truffles in stock in 14.8 ounce cans, packaged by Tazah and ready to eat.

Unlike European forest truffles, the seasonal desert truffle (also known as kama or fagaa) grows in arid and semi-arid areas in the Mediterranean and Middle East only in late winter and early spring. Come visit International Market and Deli at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and try them, along with the many other imported delicacies and staples on our shelves.

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