This autumn, The Rose Books and Obscurities has started assembling a diverse group of philosophical works, ranging from early classical texts to modern meditations on culture and existence.

Our in-store shelves hold a broad selection of philosophy titles at more accessible prices, while most of the books featured on our website are collectible or first editions. We invite you to stop by the store at 136 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey or visit us online to explore!

Highlights of the Philosophy Catalog

Highlights of the catalogue include an early Oxford edition of Aristotle’s Constitution of Athens (1891), F. A. Paley’s Philebus of Plato (1873), and Lucretius’s De Rerum Natura (1903). We also have Eastern perspectives such as The Wisdom of Confucius (1909) and Max Müller’s foundational work Texts of Confucianism from his Sacred Books of the East series (1899). Modern philosophical thought is represented in Octavio Paz’s Labyrinth of Solitude, Rosalie Colie’s Paradoxia Epidemica, and Remy de Gourmont’s Natural Philosophy of Love, translated by Ezra Pound.

The holidays are right around the corner, and Campbell Recreation wants to share a variety of fun activities, events and resources to keep your family engaged and healthy through the new year!

Thanksgiving Break Camps

Looking to keep your child active during Thanksgiving Break? We’re offering the following camps:

• Skyhawks Basketball Camp (Ages 7–12)
• Codelinkd Robotics with Dash (Ages 6–8)
• Codelinkd Coding Retro Games (Ages 10–12)
• Art Beat Thanksgiving Week Camp (Ages 6–15)

Register online: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog/index/1f3a5e3a57d7be154258cb3bb8a7663f?filter=c2VhcmNoPXRoYW5rc2dpdmluZw==

Live Well Campbell - November Recipe Exchange - This month we are looking for the community to share their favorite healthy recipe. All recipes will be posted in next month's newsletter. To submit a recipe email: recreation@campbellca.gov.

For more Live Well Campbell resources, visit www.campbellca.gov/livewell.

Winter Campbell Youth Basketball League - Registration deadline extended to 9 AM on Monday, November 17!

Open to grades 1st–5th, this recreational co-ed league focuses on fun and fundamentals. Players will learn dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, good sportsmanship, and more from parent volunteer coaches. Season begins in January!

Register online: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog/index/4485e106e78fee4ee02ebeb43d7c93c9?filter=c2VhcmNoPXlvdXRoJTIwYmFza2V0YmFsbCUyMGxlYWd1ZQ==

Special Events

• Storytime with Santa – 12/5 & 12/7 (Ages 12 & Under)
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Choose Your Treasure second hand store is celebrating our seventh anniversary in business! November 15 - 30, 2025, all merchandise is only $5. Come in and find a great deal. We're open Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm.

Choose Your Treasure has something for everyone! We carry new and used clothing and shoes for the entire family plus furniture, kitchenware, home decor, books, movies, and even a few bicycles. We're located at 211 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Downtown Old Monterey's Stacia Nicole, the owner of Stacia Nicole Beauty, is currently competing in the Fab Over 40 competition! You can help her win $40,000 and a photo on the cover of NewBeauty magazine by voting for her here.

About Stacia Nicole

Local entrepreneur and hair stylist Stacia Nicole is the owner of Franklin Street Collaborative, Hudson James, Stacia Nicole Beauty, and a new luxury hair extension brand, Carte Mane.

Stacia started her training as a hair stylist specializing in hair color work and completed her apprenticeship in Beverly Hills and in Santa Monica. She later moved to NYC where she trained in cutting and styling hair, taking her place in the fashion industry and participating in 16 seasons of NYC Fashion Week. Stacia has also worked on numerous TV shows styling the hair of hosts such as Rachael Ray and Rosie Pope.

Her well rounded education enables her to specialize in color correction, extensions, protein treatments, cutting and styling. Stacia Nicole Beauty is located at 201 West Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey - you can book an appointment here.

Monterey Core Fitness introduces our newest personal trainer, Claire Hunziker, to our women's fitness studio at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey beginning on December 1, 2025.

About

Claire Hunkziker is currently earning her certificate in personal training through ISSA, with a specialization in corrective exercise. At Monterey Core Fitness, she'll be leading group classes at 6am and offering personal training sessions.

Claire's philosophy of training is, in the words of Arthur Ashe, to "start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." Whether you're just beginning or pushing towards a new training goal, she wants you to build strength, confidence, and resilience.

Monterey Core Fitness

Monterey Core Fitness is a women's based boutique gym and fitness studio located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey that focuses on functional strength training, resilience, and connection to ourselves and those around us.

Throughout November and December 2025, Rosebuds Kids Co. is featuring the work of amazing local makers and artists in the shop. Rosebuds is open Tue-Fri, 9am-4pm, and Sat, 10am-4pm at 535 Foam Street in Monterey.

Each week we'll feature a different local brand - discover new small-batch gifts, handmade treasures, and unique goodies you won’t find anywhere else. These make great holiday gifts and you'll be supporting local artisans and their families.

Local Maker Spotlight Schedule

Nov 4-8: Coastal Club 831
Nov 11-15: Meninas
Nov 18-22: Made4You Monterey
Dec 2-6: Brightfire Artworks
Dec 9-13: The Green Craft Club

On The Beach Surf Shop now has a wide array of UGGs in stock! Come and get your feet all cozy or find the perfect gift for a loved one at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The collection of women's UGGs alone is mind-blowing. They've got boots, slippers, and shoes - slip-ons, zip-ups, and laced - in a variety of colors. View them all on Instagram.

Venture Gallery presents award-winning painter Edi Matsumoto, our featured local artist for November, with her new book and exhibit, Otter Therapy.

About the Exhibit

This show features Edi's whimsical and uplifting art series and the launch of her new book, Otter Therapy, where sea otters take center stage in reimagined masterpieces by da Vinci and Van Gogh as well as in playful scenes inspired by film and celebrity culture.

Blending fine art with humor, Matsumoto’s work invites viewers to smile, laugh, and find joy in the unexpected charm of one of our favorite creatures of Monterey Bay.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Edi Matsumoto's artwork will be featured through November 2025. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

The Feral Market has new embroidered Monterey sweatshirts in the shop featuring some of the area's iconic wildlife and landscapes. Available in a variety of colors, these make great gifts or keepsakes! Visit us at 261 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We're family owned and operated.

The Rose Books and Obscurities now has a wide variety of works on architecture available at our shop at 136 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey and online.

This past summer, we acquired a remarkable private collection devoted to architecture featuring a wide range of significant works spanning modernism, theory, and the avant-garde. Most copies are in Near Fine to Fine condition. We’ve begun adding select titles to our website with more to follow in the coming weeks.

Highlights include works by Christopher Alexander, Manfredo Tafuri, and Frei Otto, along with volumes on Bauhaus and Constructivist design, postwar modernism, and mid-century architectural philosophy. Recent additions such as The Linz Café, The Sphere and the Labyrinth, and Tensile Structures reflect the diversity and depth of this group.

We invite you to browse the growing selection and check back often as new titles are added.

Parks and Recreation Commission Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Show off your pumpkin carving skills! Drop off your fully carved pumpkins at the Recreation Office at the Campbell Community Center on October 29th, 8 AM–5 PM.

The Parks and Recreation Commission will judge the entries and announce the winners at their November 5th meeting.

• One entry per participant

• Age categories: 10 & under, 11 & older

• Rules: All pumpkins must be carved at home; only finished pumpkins will be accepted at drop-off.

For more information, click here.