The holidays are approaching and Hula's Island Grill is offering a special on our gift certificates - the perfect gift for that someone who needs a good time. Get a $10 gift certificate with every $50 gift certificate purchase. Giving never tasted so good!

Hula's Island Grill is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Offer good through December 24, 2023.

For a limited time this holiday season, Comanche Cellars is offering Secret Santa Six Packs of wine for $100. They're specially curated for holiday entertaining and boxed and decorated for easy grab and go.

You can choose from one of two options:
1) Mixed reds & whites
2) All reds
They're all current releases of six unique wines - no duplicates! And part of the fun is that they're secret.

Please stop by our wine room at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, or call us at 831-747-2244 for more information and to place your order. This offer is only available through December 31, 2023.

Work Horse Bicycles is having a storewide holiday sale! Get great deals on bicycles and clothing from November 22 through December 24.

An independent, locally-owned bike shop, Work Horse is located at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We're open Sun & Mon, 10am-5pm; Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm; and Sun, 9am-6pm.

Looking to keep your kids busy during their Thanksgiving break? Crafting gratitude at Giving Thanks Art Camp, engineering wonders with LEGO, hitting the bullseye at Discovery Archery Holiday Camp, strategizing and creating fun at Build Your Tabletop Board Games, and unleashing creativity in Computational Thinking and Design with Minecraft. Thanksgiving break camps is where learning meets excitement! Register today before it's too late!

www.campbellca.gov/camps

Looking for a part-time job that's more than just a job? Campbell Recreation is hiring skate park instructors, lifeguards, building attendants and volleyball instructors. Our Recreation and Community Services Department believes that Parks Make Life Better, and we're dedicated to creating a vibrant community through people, parks, and programs.

If you're passionate about making an impact, send us an email at recinfo@cambellca.gov to start your journey with us!

Lifeguards - Shifts vary 7 days a week, 5:30am-10:00pm, email Liz Simonovich at elizabeths@campbellca.gov

Building Attendants - Evenings and weekends, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

Volleyball Instructors - Fridays 3:15pm-7:15pm, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

Skatepark Instructors - Sunday Mornings, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, November 6-20, 2023.

Every 5 items donated will give you one entry into our raffle. There is no limit on donations! At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.

Let’s give back to our wonderful community in Monterey! Feel free to reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram with any questions.

Downtown Old Monterey is fortunate to be home to two very worthy non-profit organizations that work with children and youth: Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum) and Youth Arts Collective (YAC). We ask you to consider supporting local kids at all stages of their development by donating to these two organizations through Monterey County Gives this season. Now through December 31, participating community partners will match a percentage of your gift, increasing the impact of your donation!

MY Museum
MY Museum believes that every family with young children should have the opportunity to visit the museum regardless of their socio-economic status, and is committed to making that happen through reduced admission programs. But we need your help to sustain this.

Our School Subsidy Program offers reduced field trip rates of just $5 per child and no cost for teachers and chaperones. And, as part of the national “Museums for All” program, any family with an EBT or WIC card issued by the State Welfare Department can enter the museum for the reduced admission price of $2 per person for up to 4 people.

YAC
An after-school art studio for artists ages 14-22, YAC is an artist collective built to support and engage Monterey County's young artists. Professional artists working in the studio mentor each YACster in technical and life skills, fostering confidence, gratitude, and respect.

Most importantly, YAC connects students with a community of other young people who share a passion for art, providing a place that feels safe yet pushes students to new possibilities of self-exploration. It encourages relationships built around mutual respect, creativity, and compassion. And it provides a community of adults who care about and support young artists for exactly who they are.

Johnny Wicks Candle Studio invites you to join us in our third annual holiday gift drive for foster children, the Foster's Fosters Christmas Experience. The mission of this project, organized by Johnny Wicks founder, Johnny Foster, is to bring joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging to those children who, for various reasons, don't have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas like most of us do.

Whether it's a warm coat, a special gift, or a memorable Christmas experience, every dollar you donate brings us one step closer to making their dreams come true. Every contribution counts, no matter how big or small. Together, we can ensure that these children have a wonderful, heartwarming, and unforgettable Christmas.

We welcome donations of gifts and gift cards dropped off during business hours at the Johnny Wicks Candle Studio, 499 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey, or you can make a financial donation online here. The candle studio is open Wed, Thu, Sun, 12pm-5pm, and Fri & Sat, 12pm-6pm. You can also find us at the Downtown Old Monterey Farmers Market on Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm.

It's pie time! Come to Alta Bakery and Cafe and preorder pies for your Thanksgiving festivities. We have 3 delicious options: classic pumpkin pie ($36), pecan-honey pie ($38), and apple pie ($40). To order, visit us at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey or click here. Pickups available on Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22.

This Thanksgiving, Paris Bakery is offering a beautiful selection of pies - pumpkin, pecan, apple, blueberry, cherry, key lime, lemon meringue, peach, and mincemeat - in addition to special themed cookies and a full assortment of fresh breads and baked goods.

Preorder your Thanksgiving delights by Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2pm for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 - call us at 831-646-1620. A family-owned business, we're located at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.