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Plato's Closet is now buying denim! We pay cash on the spot, no appointments required. Just bring in your gently used denim from brands like American Eagle, BDG, Wild Fable, Hollister, Levi's, Brandy Melville, John Galt, Shein, Fashion Nova, Dickies, Carhartt, True Religion, Miss Me, Empyre, Forever 21, H&M, Uniqlo, and more.

We buy wide leg, carpenter style, low-rise flare, mom jeans, dad / boyfriend jeans, and straight leg styles for men and women.

Plato's Closet, located at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm⁠, and Sun, 11am-6pm⁠. We stop buying one hour prior to store closing⁠.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is debuting a new course! Our instructors have collaborated with NAUI to develop the Kayak Diver Certification, the very first specialty class of its kind. Next classes are May 7 and June 11. Fee is $300. Register here.

This course is designed to provide certified divers with the training and experience necessary to plan and execute dives from a kayak in the Monterey Bay area and beyond. Combine the best of boat diving and shore diving to access new dive sites and eliminate long surface swims!

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series is back following two pandemic year absences! This year's free concert series features local favorites playing the danceable party music you love over a four show run from June 23rd through July 14th.

In case your having-fun muscles have atrophied, here's how to enjoy the summer concerts. Bring a lawn chair to sit in and bring eats and drinks or pick up grub at the snack bar to support the Campbell Museum Foundation. Of course bring happy feet and your favorite shoes to dance in.

Admission is free, but please wait until after 2pm before setting up.

2022 Summer Concert Series Schedule

Concert Information & Rules

  • Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. (Pre-show Activities - PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER demonstrations begin at 6:00 p.m.)
  • Please limit the use of blankets and towels for the purpose of saving space and wait until 2pm to place these items.
  • Parking is limited. Please carpool when possible and park in downtown parking garages.
  • Food (hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and French fries), beer, wine and sangria will be available for sale and proceeds will support the Ainsley House & Museum Foundation.
  • Those over 21 years old may bring their own Beer/Wine (hard alcohol is NOT allowed).
  • Animals are not allowed in the park (with the exception of service animals), please leave your pets at home.
  • Please do not bring portable BBQs to the event. Please no large tables...space is at a premium for spectators.
  • Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times. Please do not let your children play on the Library or City Hall building ledges, in the trees, and inside City Hall.

About the Campbell Summer Concerts

The 2022 Campbell Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the City of Campbell, generous donations from the community, and series sponsor, Kaiser-Permanente.

Concerts take place on the Orchard City Green located in front of the historic Ainsley House and adjacent to Campbell City Hall. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy an evening out listening to the charismatic bands lined up throughout the summer.

Esports for kids has returned to Code Ninjas Monterey! $199 per month gives you unlimited gaming during business hours, a professional coach who's a member of the CSUMB Esports Team, access to coding, and tournaments twice a month.

Please call Code Ninjas Monterey for more information and to reserve a spot as space is limited, 831-200-3924. Our center is located at 469 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The Whisky Club is happy to announce that we're opening our bottle shop at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey on Friday, April 8! Come check out our wide selection of scotches and bourbons. Open Friday and Saturday, 11am-10pm, and Sunday, 12pm-6pm.

The Whisky Club's Bottle Shop is uniquely stocked with many expressions, including some bottles that are hard to find. Our staff is ready for the challenge of finding the perfect personal selection or a gift for the discerning enthusiast.

But wait...there's more! The Whiskey Club's tasting room will open in a few weeks at the same location - be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for the announcement.

2022-2023 Commission Applications Are Now Being Accepted!

Teens gain leadership skills and act in an advisory capacity to Campbell City Council on matters relating to youth and teens! Youth Commissioners should be Campbell residents during the 2022- 2023 year and enrolled in grades 7 through 12. For those appointed to the commission, they will serve on a one year term, September 2022 through May 2023. Commissioners may serve up to 3 terms. The commission should be a strong and diverse representation of Campbell Youth. Applications are due Sunday, May 8th by 11:59pm via email to juliep@campbellca.gov.

Saltwater Sanctuary, a spa and retail shop, has lovely spring gifts perfect for Easter or Mother's Day, including couture wallets from Iman in vibrant spring colors and beautiful tropical robes, crafted with a vintage vibe by Inara.

Visit Saltwater Sanctuary to see this and our carefully curated collection of gifts and skin care products at 578 Houston Street, Suite A in Downtown Old Monterey.

Easter Treats at Paris Bakery

Posted on April 4th, 2022 by Paris Bakery

Paris Bakery has a wonderfully bright and cheery selection of sweet treats for Easter! They're offering Easter cookies, Easter bunny bread, and Easter-themed cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops. Stop by the shop at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, Wednesday - Monday, 6:30am-3pm (closed Tuesday) or call to pre-order, 831-646-1620.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Nancy Olaeta, our featured artist for April. You are cordially invited to stop by the gallery and meet the artist at a reception on Saturday, April 16, 2pm-5pm.

Nancy Olaeta has been painting seriously for more than 20 years. Spring is her favorite time of year with its abundance of wildflowers to render in oils. Nancy also practices glass fusing, or art made with kiln formed glass. The craggy cypress trees here on the Monterey Peninsula are a favorite subject, as are koi and jellyfish.

Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Nancy Olaeta's artwork will be featured through April 2022. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey, has created a beautiful video documenting her performance painting in support of the people of Ukraine. We urge you to watch it.

Mai, a socially-engaged artist who creates conceptual performance artwork, is part of the #CreatorsForPeace initiative. Through her business, Play Full Ground, she offers creativity-based learning programs for individuals and groups, and is available to work with businesses and non-profit organizations.

On The Beach's entire Snow Department is now on sale 30%-50% off! Visit us at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. 

Our Snow Tech Shop will be closing for the season on April 10, 2022. We did over 300 waxes and tuneups this season. We're now selling all of our Burton snowboard rentals and we're planning a full revamp of our rental department next season with K2 boards and skis.

Every Wednesday night is Locals' Night at The Break Room! For just $25 you get a small box of items to break and 5 minutes in the Break Room for one person (regular price, $40). Please register on our website and use coupon code: 939LOCAL.

The Break Room is a fun place where you can release your frustration or get outside of your comfort zone and try something new. We provide full safety gear then let you choose items to smash and the tools to do it. Bring a friend or go it alone - consider it informal destruction therapy.

Please note: ID is required for proof of Monterey residence. Cannot be combined with any other offer, groups, or events.

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