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This bundle is for all the flower lovers! This bundle includes a Valentine arrangement along with our 2 month flower subscription for the month of March and April for $150. The recipient will receive a total of 3 arrangements over 3 months!

We will include a note saying that more flowers will be gifted starting in March.

What to expect:

First Delivery will be made on 2/13.

Then Flowers will be delivered to the SAME LOCATION within 10 miles of the shop starting on Thursdays during these weeks: March 10 and April 7.

Medium bouquet will have 10-12 blooms with greenery. For the spring we expect ranunculus, anemones, tulips and many more beautiful blooms.

For deliveries outside of our 10 mile delivery radius, please email Petite Petals to inquire about availability at hello@petitepetalco.com.

Valentine's Day Guide to Downtown Campbell

Posted on February 2nd, 2022 by sheldon

Happy Valentine's Day! However you're celebrating or not celebrating it, Downtown Campbell has some great suggestions to help you have whatever kind of day you want it to be. Some of these are just fun suggestions for how you might spend a little time with someone special, or perhaps all by yourself.

Looking to keep your kids active during their spring break? Registration is open for Campbell Recreation Spring Break Camps for the week of April 4th - 8th!

The following camps are available:

  • Play-Well Jedi Engineering with LEGO® Materials (5-10 yrs)
  • TechVenture (6-12 YRS)
  • Tennis: TDA Rally Camp (7-12 YRS)
  • Tennis: TDA Pre-Circuit Camp (11-15 YRS)
  • Spring Break Art Camp (5-10 YRS)
  • World Cup Soccer Spring Break Camp (5-13 YRS)

Spaces are limited! Register today to secure your child's spot!

Venture Gallery presents the work of painter Edi Matsumoto and potter Sachiko Yokota, our featured artists for February. Their show, entitled Japonica, explores Japanese aesthetics. You are cordially invited to stop by the gallery and meet the artists on Tuesday, February 8, 2pm-6pm.

Edi Matsumoto's art explores Japanese aesthetics and celebrates "wabi-sabi," the beauty of the transient, imperfect, and impermanent nature of life. The stars of the exhibit are self portraits that reflect various aspects of Japanese traditions.

Sachiko Yokota specializes in creating usable containers to enhance daily life, including ikebana containers, vases, and Japanese style fountains. Her work is prized by collectors as well as other potters inspired by her unique techniques and glazes.

Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Edi Matsumoto and Sachiko Yokota's artwork will be featured through February 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.

We all know that The Perfect Crumb Bakery carries a delightful selection of cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats made in-house, but did you know it also offers homemade soup, sandwiches, and wraps? Stop by and see what's on the menu at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey! We're open Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30am-3pm.

Get certified as a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver with Bamboo Reef Dive Shop in Monterey! Bamboo Reef has classes beginning on February 15, March 1, and March 15. Sign up here.

Scuba Diving is a lifetime sport that will allow you to explore some of the most intrepid corners of the earth. From the far north of Canada to the tropical waters of Mexico, scuba diving will allow you to swim through the kelp beds of our local Monterey Bay or soar over vast tropical reefs.

As part of the course, you'll get two online sessions of 2 hours each (Tues & Thur), 2 pool training sessions of 6 hours each (Sat & Sun), and ocean dives held on the following weekend (Sat & Sun). You must be at least 15 years old and able to swim.

A new session of classes are starting this February! Spaces are limited. Register today to secure your spot!

Youth Enrichment Classes www.campbellca.gov/youthenrichment

Play-Well Winter Wonderland Engineering with LEGO® (5-11 yrs)

Music Together Mixed Age (0-5 yrs)

Youth Sports, Fitness, Dance & Movement Classes www.campbellca.gov/youthfitness

Pre-Tap & Ballet (3-5 yrs)

Volleyball Class (8-11 & 12-17 yrs)

Mom/Dad and Me Hula Class (3-7 YRS)

Keiki Hula (5.5-12 YRS)

Hula I/II (12+ YRS)

Adult Classes www.campbellca.gov/adultrecreation

Hula I/II (12+ YRS)

Spin Class Sessions

Total Body Fitness *Virtual*

Body Conditioning

Yoga *Virtual*

Zumba Sessions

Pilates *Virtual*

50+ Classes www.campbellca.gov/adultcenterclasses

Aqua Aerobics

Zumba Gold

Enhance Fitness *Virtual*

Strength Training Class Sessions

Tai Chi Chuan

Yogilates *Virtual*

Preparing for Medical Emergencies

For all Campbell Recreation classes, visit https://secure.rec1.com/.../5ea493b495d193703724a13fd6ae62d8

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We’re losing a friend of 10 years at the end of this month. Spread Deli is closing its doors on January 30th, 2022. They’ll still sort of be around as part of Jtown Pizza in Japantown. Spread sandwiches will be available there.

Thanks for the memories, Jordan and crew! 😢

Out and about and want to share a pre-dinner bottle of wine, or looking for the perfect bottle to purchase and enjoy at home? This Silvestri Vineyards Syrah is one of the newest additions to our list at Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant. We invite you to stop by and try it here at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

This bottle from Silvestri Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Carmel Valley, is just one of over 50 selections of California sourced wine at Sovino. Come check them out and enjoy a taste of our great state.

Sushi Fly Closing on January 29

Posted on January 25th, 2022 by Sushi Fly

We are sad to report that Sushi Fly, located at 413 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, will be closing. In a message from Sushi Fly's owner, Mike, on January 25, he wrote:

About 10 days ago, I broke my hand. After consultation with my doctor, it became clear that I would not be making sushi for up to 10 weeks. This recent injury and the stress of managing through Covid for the past two years was the catalyst that caused me to reassess my relationship with the restaurant and my role as a small business owner. As I began to think about my future, it became clear to me that owning a restaurant like Sushi Fly was not going to provide the quality of life I seek and I needed to make a change.

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing Sushi Fly will be closing our doors permanently on January 30.

Sushi Fly would not have been possible without our stellar employees and our loyal local customers! I cannot thank our employees enough for the success we have enjoyed over these past 4 years. Without you, we wouldn’t have made it this far. I truly appreciate all you have done. Lastly, I want to thank all the great customers. Many of you became regular customers and eventually became our friends. You helped us make it enjoyable and fun all these years.

Please come celebrate with us for these remaining days, our final day of service will be Saturday January 29, 2022.

Mike

Are you looking to come out of our latest round of being-at-home-life with a new skill? Have you always wanted to learn Spanish, but needed the right opportunity and some good instruction to help you get started?

Vive La Experiencia Spanish and ESL Institute in Downtown Campbell has a perfect opportunity for you. They're starting an eight week beginning Spanish course for adults on Thursday, February 3rd.

The program is ideal for any adult with some or no previous Spanish speaking experience. You'll be taught Spanish in a small online class of 4 to 8 adults for 90 fun and engaging minutes each week with a language instructor for eight weeks in a row. By the end of the 8-week course*, you should have a strong foundation in the basics of the Spanish language to continue your learning journey on your own or in further coursework.

Tuition for this 8 week long course is $210.

In addition to small group Spanish language classes for adults, Vive La Experiencia also has a range of other private, semi-private, and small group Spanish language experiences for kids, teens, and adults. Tutoring, ESL, and translation services are also available.

*-Due to the current Omicron wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, this group class will be held over Zoom conferences.

Montrio Reopens February 17

Posted on January 21st, 2022 by Montrio

Montrio (formerly Montrio Bistro) is happy to announce we're reopening the restaurant on Thursday, February 17 with an interior makeover and acclaimed chef Sascha Lyon at the helm.

During the course of his culinary career, Sascha Lyon has worked in Los Angeles, New York City, London, and Miami with such greats as Michel Richard, Alain Giraud, and Daniel Boulud.

Lyon says, "As a chef I’ve always been connected to the source, the fisher, the farmer, the markets - knowing them and their stories. I’m a firm believer in sustainability. When something is well-cared for its entire life - from seed to harvest, the husbandry of an animal - we have an obligation to maintain this level of integrity all the way through to the plate.”

It’s an exciting time in the evolution of Montrio, and we can’t wait to welcome new friends and old to our restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.

East Village Cafe is happy to announce a new item on our Grab-N-Go Menu: Japchae! We invite you to stop by for this savory and slightly sweet dish featuring stir fried glass noodles (made from sweet potato starch) and assorted vegetables seasoned with sesame oil.

Place your order for pick-up or delivery online, or visit us in person at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Did you know? Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant can ship any amount of our homemade baklava anywhere in the world! It's our family recipe, made with filo dough, walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Surprise a loved one with a special treat, or enjoy a taste of Monterey when you're far away.

Call us at 831-655-8108 for more information and to place your order. Family owned and operated, Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant is located at 422 Tyler Street in Downtown Old Monterey and open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday.

Haute Beauty Guide is excited to announce that HydraFacials are now offered at our skin care studio. Hydrafacial is a customizable treatment for every skin type which delivers immediate, noticeable results and makes your skin glow. Learn more and book your appointment here.

HydraFacial uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin. The serums used in the process are made with nourishing ingredients that create an instantly gratifying glow. HydraFacial uncovers a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and resurfacing; removes debris from pores with painless suction; nourishes and hydrates skin with intense moisturizers; and saturates the skin’s surface with antioxidants and peptides.

Haute Beauty Guide, a skin care studio and retail boutique owned and operated by Doran, a practicing esthetician since 2007, is located at 71 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

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