The Lighthouse District invites the New Monterey community to come together in solidarity to support Kim Lawson, the sole owner and operator of Fashion Trade Boutique at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Kim recently had open heart surgery after the onset of several heart attacks attributed to a rare heart condition. We encourage you to contribute whatever you can to Kim's GoFundMe campaign. Every donation makes a difference to Kim while she recovers at home under doctor's orders and attempts to keep her little boutique afloat during that time.

The objective is to alleviate the financial burden to enable Kim to solely concentrate on her health and wellness during this serious medical crisis.

About Kim
Kim is a compassionate and vibrant soul who welcomes you with her warm, engaging smile. She is an inspiring businesswoman who poured her heart and soul into creating something special: a vintage store for all genders called Fashion Trade. Her resilience as an entrepreneur mirrors her strength in facing her health challenges.

But what truly sets Kim apart is her unwavering kindness toward others. Her genuine warmth and cheerful spirit shine through from the minute you step into her shop, or you meet her by chance on the avenue.

Kim is the first to lend a helping hand, being the one who listens when others need support, and she extends her caring hand beyond her business. Renowned for her dedication to community service, she actively volunteers and has orchestrated many events to make a positive impact on others. She is a member of several service-oriented organizations including the Rotary Club of Carmel Valley. She is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment sometimes gets in random stuff to liquidate and they just got in a large stash of stuff that is oh so VERY RANDOM indeed! Imagine something like the "As seen on TV" mall shops and the lost-and-found at a major airport stuck in the year 2010.

It's impossible to describe so look carefully at the photos for examples of what they just got in. All of it is marked down 50% and priced to move. If you're looking for some gag holiday gifts, gadgets, or odd stocking stuffers, pay a visit to their just opened second retail space (next door to their current location).

Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment is located at at 497 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey.

Alma del Mar is ready to help you with your holiday shopping! We have a wealth of locally-made gift items, including soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers, keychains, cards, and cutting boards. Plus, we have a selection of wetsuits and booties in children's and adult sizes for your favorite surfers.

We're open Tue, 4pm-7pm, and Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm, at 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey. Proceeds from all sales benefit the nonprofit Wahine Project, which seeks to give a diversity of Monterey County youth access to ocean sports who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

Coming to our Carol of Lights winter festival this Saturday? Let's have some fun with ugly sweaters! Wear the ugliest, most beautifully hideous and hilarious ugly holiday sweater you have!

Downtown Campbell is going to be full of that festive Downtown Campbell energy this Small Business Saturday and we have a fun way to help you explore our shops. Just pick up a Downtown Campbell Small Business Saturday Passport at any of the 13 locations listed below and visit the locations to collect stamps.

At the end of your visit, turn in your completed fully stamped passport for a chance to win a $100 gift card. No purchase is necessary to win.

Regardless of if you win a prize or not, the passport will still be a fun way to explore Downtown Campbell because it'll take you to straight to the best deals and special activities that will be going on this Saturday.

Participating Businesses

• Besties Boutique
• Bombshell Boutique
• Cloud City Supply
• Florra
• La Pizzeria
• Momstera Lounge
• Nox Cookie Bar
• Recycle Bookstore
• Redemption
• Rise and Peak
• Simply Smashing
• Tessora's Barra di Vino
• Therapy

In honor of Small Business Saturday, the Lighthouse District wants to share with you a story of one of our own beloved business owners and community members, Kim Lawson.

Kim has experienced significant health challenges this fall, and we encourage you to stop by her shop, Fashion Trade. on Nov. 25, 11am-5pm, and Nov. 26, 2pm-5pm, and show your support, both personal and financial, during her recovery. (Shop for a good cause!) Read more below.

Running a small business is a journey filled with challenges, and through the years Kim Lawson, the owner of Fashion Trade, a vintage fashion shop at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, has faced those challenges head-on, often navigating the shop with minimal assistance.

However, life took an unexpected turn when Kim, active and in good health, experienced a heart attack. Subsequent heart attacks, attributed to a rare heart condition, led to open heart surgery.

In the face of adversity, the true heart of the community shone through. Members of the Rotary Club of Carmel Valley, of which Kim is a proud member, rallied around her. During her hospital stay in October and subsequent recovery, they selflessly stepped in to keep Fashion Trade alive, opening the store on weekends and ensuring the daily tasks were seamlessly handled.

The Rotarians are doing this because Kim Lawson is not just a talented businesswoman; she is a compassionate and vibrant soul who welcomes everyone with her engaging smile. Her resilience in business mirrors her strength in confronting health challenges. What sets her apart is her unwavering kindness toward others. Known for lending a helping hand and being a supportive listener, Kim actively participates in community service. A U.S. Army veteran, she is involved in multiple service-oriented organizations, making a positive impact through various events and initiatives.

Kim breathed life into Fashion Trade and its charming little yellow storefront on Lighthouse Avenue, curating a haven for fashion enthusiasts and offering a unique blend of special occasion attire and casual wear for both men and women since buying the shop a number of years ago.

Let's support Kim and her friends in this challenging time, and wish her a speedy recovery. Her prognosis is good, and we can't wait to see her smiling face back in Monterey's Lighthouse District when she's feeling better.

Bring Pearl Hour bottled cocktails home for your holiday celebrations! Sales will go live on Sunday, November 26 at 8am and orders will be ready for pick-up beginning December 6. You can now place your order here.

Pearl Hour cocktail bar is located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Our Carol of Lights celebration is coming up in two weeks and we need some volunteers to help us make the event special for the kids and families who'll be here to enjoy the merriment of the holidays! We need people for our popcorn stands, the cotton candy stands, and as safety monitors around the kids play zones.

If you're available and want to help, we need people to help for 3.5 hours on Saturday, December 2nd from 3:30pm to 7pm. Just register using our Volunteer Registration Form and we'll contact you and assign you the role of your choosing.

Volunteer Signup Form:
https://www.downtowncampbell.com/downtow.../volunteer-signup