Now through September 13, 2021, Mattress Nation is hosting a Labor Day Sale. Save up to $700 on Tempur-Pedic adjustable mattress sets and up to $800 on Stearns and Foster adjustable mattress sets, and save up to 50% off floor models of Sealy Hybrid Trust II mattresses (while supplies last). Visit Mattress Nation's showroom at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Is there anything more elegant than a table setting with hand dipped taper candles? Lilify's exquisite beeswax taper candles, in a thoughtful collection of hues, are hand crafted in Pacific Grove by Mo&Co Home and are available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
Don't forget to cast your ballot by September 14, 2021. This upcoming recall vote will determine whether or not Gov. Gavin Newsom remains in office and, if he is removed from office, which candidate will replace him.
Get the facts before you vote: find nonpartisan information on this and all elections at VotersEdge California, a website by the League of Women Voters California and MapLight.
There are only two questions on the ballot. No matter how you answer question 1 (to recall the governor or not) you can still vote for a possible replacement candidate in question 2.
To vote in-person, find your polling place here. Locations are open now through September 14. You can also drop off your ballot at the permanent ballot box in front of Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street.
The voter registration deadline for this election was August 30, 2021. Already registered? Check your address and other voter information by visiting My Voter Status or call (831) 796-1499. Sign-up for Where’s My Ballot? to receive notifications about tracking your ballot.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the articles.
Found Treasure: Namaste India Bistro Lunch Bento Box
by Mark C. Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 08/27/21
Under New Ownership, the Hostel in New Monterey Gets a Makeover
by Christopher Neely
Monterey County Weekly, 8/23/21
Hula's Island Grill is in search of an amazing bartender. If that describes you, please apply in person Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays between 10am-12pm. We're located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and our team is bunches of fun.
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is proud to have the latest from Atomic Aquatics: the new T25 Limited Edition Regulator! In celebration of 25 years of innovation, Atomic has created their most durable and distinctive regulator yet. Crafted from titanium and coated with an iridescent, diamond-like-hardness coating, the T25 resists wear and tear and will perform for years and years.
Clocking in at just under 1.8 pounds, the T25 is the lightest regulator in the world - perfect for travel or local diving! Pop in to the shop and see this beauty in person.
Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Eric Buss August 26 - September 7, with performances every night at 7pm plus Friday and Saturday at 9pm and Saturday and Sunday at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.
Eric Buss's innovative and high-energy brand of comedy and magic has earned him some of the industry’s top awards and a reputation as one of the funniest and most original magicians working today. Eric is an imaginative, exciting performer with a knack for fun. Throughout his show, he invites the audience into his world where hysterical antics are brought to life.
Monterey Magic Club is located inside the Stanton Center at 5 Custom House Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey.
Venture Gallery presents the work of local painter Cheryl Kampe, our featured artist for September, with an exhibit entitled Unintended Icons.
Normally, Cheryl paints landscapes and still life in oil or watercolors. But during the Covid lockdown she decided to paint portraits to honor voices for change, people who stood out in the struggle for human rights and who became unintended icons. The exhibit features portraits of John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Cesar Chavez, George Floyd, Emma Gonzales, and Amanda Gorman.
Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Cheryl Kampe's artwork will be featured through September 2021. 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 are sad to report that Tutto Buono Eataliano closed its store front restaurant at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey on August 28, 2021.
Missing their delightful food already? Don't worry! Tutto Buono will continue their catering services, bringing their delicious Sicilian family recipes to your event table. For information on catering, please phone them at 831-238-2377 or send an email.
Tutto Buono would like to thank their family, friends, awesome employees, and community for their unwavering support throughout this past year.
Alta Bakery and Cafe is excited to announce a new exhibit of photographs by Rachael Short in our dining room, the Diaz Adobe. Come view Rachael's beautiful work at 502 Munras Avenue (open daily, 7am-4pm) and enjoy breakfast or lunch plus our breads, pastries, sweets, and coffee and tea.
Ever since she picked up her father’s camera at the age of twelve, photography has remained Rachael Short's passion. In 2000, this California native moved to Santa Barbara to study photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography. Over the following decade Rachael established a thriving wedding photography and portraiture business. In addition, with an artist colleague she launched Gallery EXPOSED in the heart of Carmel. Her formal shooting pursuits ended abruptly in 2010 when her neck broke in a car accident, leaving her a quadriplegic.
Rachael now divides her time between physical therapy and capturing images with her iPhone. Photographs of nature, people and places allow her to explore the relationship between light and shadow—images she transforms into platinum prints.
The Old Monterey Dining Guide has been freshly updated to reflect new business hours and more! To make it easy to find the restaurants and cafes that best suit your needs, our Dining Guide now has five categories: dine-in, outdoor, take-out, delivery, and curbside pick-up.
There are so many good things to eat in Old Monterey. Explore and enjoy!
Happy Hour has returned to Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant! Monday - Friday, 4pm-6pm, we're offering $3 off wine by the glass, beer, and snacks at our friendly establishment, 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Outdoor and indoor seating is available.
Nacho Bizness, located at 470 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is now hiring. We're busy and we need more folks who are enthusiastic about getting down with us. Work in a fun, fast-paced environment where the owners encourage you and give you positive feedback.
Pay is $15 hourly plus tips. To apply, please e-mail us or DM us on Instagram.
The Entertainment Schedule for Boogie Music Festival: Remixed is out!
It's out and it's a who's who list of local musicians in the South Bay. If you don't know any of them, just show up. There'll be four stages going all day and chances are you'll really like at least one of the acts at any given time. It'll be hard to go wrong here.
Please visit the entertainment schedule page on the official Boogie Remixed website for more information about the performers or to learn more about the festival.
Even though all of the live entertainment will be outdoors, we encourage you to wear a mask even if you've been vaccinated. Let's have fun, but err on the side of safety until we get out of this Delta wave.
Also, not only are we dealing with a stubborn pandemic, but the air quality may be sub-par from wildfires depending on which way the wind blows.
We are happy to announce that the Lighthouse District Events Page has returned to our website! As the summer goes on, we're beginning to have more live entertainment and activities happening in New Monterey's Lighthouse District so we're compiling them all in one place in chronological order. If you're looking for something fun to do, check it out.
Election Day for the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Vote on September 14 is fast approaching. If you want the chance to participate, make sure your registration is up-to-date at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. The last day to register to vote online is August 30, 2021.
This vote will determine whether or not Gov. Gavin Newsom remains in office and, if he is removed from office, which candidate will replace him. Find nonpartisan information on this and all elections on VotersEdge California, a website by the League of Women Voters California and MapLight.
By August 16, all counties will start mailing every active, registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot for the recall election on September 14, 2021. Return your ballot by mail with prepaid postage, drop off your ballot at the permanent ballot box in front of the Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street, or vote in-person (find your polling place).
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's Superintendent PK Diifenbaugh has issued an important message to all MPUSD families outlining additional steps the district is taking to protect students from Covid-19. Please read the full message here.
Of Note: Free Covid Testing
COVID-19 Home Test Kits: MPUSD is purchasing ‘home test kits' for families of students on modified quarantine so that required COVID testing can be performed at home free of charge, and to ensure students can remain at school provided that students are asymptomatic and test negative twice within a 10-day period.
Centralized COVID-19 Testing: Beginning in early September, MPUSD will be partnering with Lightspeed Testing to ensure families/students have access to free testing twice a week at a centralized location. Everyone can find a variety of current weekly testing locations here.
Sahara Sun Tanning & Boutique is now hiring part-time employees! Please email your resume to us to set up an interview. Sales experience is necessary.
Sahara Sun Tanning in a family-owned business with locations at 585 Lighthouse Avenue and 2440 Fremont Street in Monterey and at 22756 Portola Drive in Salinas.
Cypress Boutique is having a big summer sale! Now through August 31, get 40% off men's t-shirts, button ups, and shorts and 40% off women's dresses, skirts, blouses, jumpsuits, and shorts. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.
