For a limited time only, RubyStar Gems and Gifts is holding a massive sale, featuring 50% off all jewelry, crystals, gemstones, and elegant clutch purses. We have a wide variety of items that would make lovely Valentine's Day gifts.
Visit us at 570 Munras Avenue, Suite 40, or phone us at 831-920-2730. We are happy to offer curbside pick-up on request.
Venture Gallery is proud to feature the work of several local artists who make metal, glass, and mixed media jewelry and gifts that would make wonderful Valentine's Day presents. Listed below are a few of the items and prices.
Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. It is now open for in-store shopping Thursday-Monday, 10am-6pm.
Valentine Gift Ideas from Venture Gallery Artists
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Maria Poroy
Heart reproductions on metal ready to hang - $67
Heart reproductions on paper - $35+
Heart reproductions, sets of 4 coasters - $35
Johna Toy Thomas
Sterling silver heart earrings, 1 1/4" long - $26
Copper drop earrings, 1 1/2" long - $28
Vanessa Martin
White coin pearl spiral earrings - $52
Abalone, pearl, & sterling silver earrings - $68
Abalone & freshwater pearl necklace, silver clasp - $175
Lilly Campos
Spring heart, glass - $315
Aquarium pendant, glass - $69
Did you miss Monterey County Health Department's Covid-19 Vaccine Informational Session, broadcast live on January 14? Don't worry - there's a recording!
In this YouTube video, you'll hear Dr. Ed Moreno and Kristy Michie, of Monterey County Public Health talk about how the vaccine works, how the vaccine is being allocated in the county, and at what point you'll be eligible to receive one.
Want some up-to-the-minute written information on Covid vaccines in Monterey County? Check out this Q&A piece written on January 13 by Pam Marino of Monterey County Weekly, and her January 21 vaccine update. Her reporting on the issue has been great.
Retail in Monterey's Lighthouse District is open for in-store shoppers, but if you're sheltering-in-place, there are additional options available at our SIP Mall.
All the stores listed in the SIP Mall offer shopping either online or over the phone plus no-contact curbside pick-up, delivery, and/or shipping. It's a great way to support locally-owned shops while staying safe during the pandemic.
As we stay close to home, a dose of forest calm is most invigorating. Formulated to relax, recharge, and fortify, Lilify's custom blended, small batch essential spray blends are handmade in California by Aiden & Coco.
The FOREST blend offers pine scotch, douglas fir, and cedar wood to mist above and around your face and shoulders or directly on your body, neck, or hair.
All five of Lilify's special scent blends are available online for curbside pick-up or shipping and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
New men’s vintage cargo jeans have arrived at Cypress Boutique Monterey! These slim cargo pants have just the right amount of stretch. Features include front and back pockets plus cargo pockets on the sides. Come in and explore the different styles and colors to choose from.
Looking for something that's super comfortable for work or play? Try our men's moto joggers. They feature an elastic waistband with drawstring closure, branded cuffs, two side pockets, and two side-entry zippered pockets with heat sealed stretch fabric.
Visit Cypress Boutique at 800 Lighthouse Ave, Suite C in Monterey. We also welcome phone orders for curbside pick-up or shipping, 831-383-2769. Open Tues-Sun, 11:30am-6pm.
On The Beach Surf Shop invites you to stop by and check out some of our Buell soft top surfboards before we sell out...again. On The Beach is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.
ZenTangle Art *Virtual* (5-12 yrs)
“Untangle” your kids creativity with this Artistic Meditation. This method helps aspiring artists create beautiful pictures and scenes through drawing abstract, structured patterns with step-by-step instructions from our Certified ZenTangle instructor. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. Let’s get into some serious doodling and you will know there is no limit to creativity.
Cartoons and Concept *Virtual* (5-12 yrs)
An hour of creativity delivered to you with art supplies easily available at home. You just need some markers, sharpie, pencil, paper and eraser. Everyone can draw cartoons with a few simple techniques. This cartooning course will enable students to conceptualize and produce an original cartoon character and its background. Students will learn how to create their own cartoon characters with front, side and back profiles, create and design backgrounds and environments for their characters and to create movements and poses. The course will be incredibly interactive and keep kids on track with their learning.
Pastel Art Technique *Virtual* (5-12 yrs)
Pastels are an amazing medium that with good guidance can make an Artist out of a Rookie. This Online class can be attended with some oil and chalk pastels. Kids learn blending and shading using pastels. You won't believe the results from this fun for all, skill enhancing workshop. No experience necessary. Kids get instructions in real-time and have live interactions with their coach and other kids in their small group. Join us and experience virtual learning until we can reunite in our classroom.
Paint Party *Virtual* (5-12 yrs)
Let your creative juices flow and alleviate your creative dormancy, come and explore the world of painting with OutOfTheBoxKids. This class will inspire kids to embrace their inner maker, get their hands dirty and paint their mind and heart out. We will be painting the winter wonderland, sunset landscape, valentine puppy, etc. This class is hands on with lots of guidance and support. All you need is paints, brushes, palette, A4 size paper, pencil and eraser.
Checkmate Chess *Virtual* (5-12 yrs)
Chess can raise ones IQ, increase creativity and problem solving skills and improve memory, concentration, and reading skills. This class covers a complete introduction to the chess pieces. The main focus is to teach kids the different movements and values, to understanding and strategizing on good trades versus bad trades, to ending the game with a checkmate! Everyone’s skill level is taken into account, as our coaches are dedicated to providing the most rewarding experience for your child.
East Village Cafe now has CENTR in our grab-and-go fridge - a refreshingly light, sparkling CBD-infused drink with notes of citrus. East Village Cafe is located at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey and is open daily, 7am-3pm, for take-out. To order this and all our other drinks and bakery treats in advance for pick-up or delivery, please click here.
The Campbell Recreation Pre-School Activity Packet includes the classroom calendar, songs, and craft supplies for the daily art projects.
Tiny Tots $20 - Two days per week of activities
Kinder Kids $25 - Three days per week of activities
Kindergarten Prep $20 - Four days per week of activities
Hurry! Limited number available! Register today before it is too late! For more information or to register, visit https://secure.rec1.com/CA/campbell-ca/catalog/index/ba08016013cabd0d55b24c9c41306982?filter=c2VhcmNoPXByZS1zY2hvb2w=
Still searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones? Enjoy cookies from Paris Bakery and sparkling wine from Albatross Ridge during a Virtual Sweet and Sparkling Build-a-Cookie Social, a fundraiser for PacRep Theatre, on Saturday, February 13 at 4:30pm on Zoom.
This online event will featured a cookie decorating workshop by Paris Bakery, a wine and cookie pairing class taught by Garrett Bowlus of Albatross Ridge, and Valentine's Day themed entertainment by the PacRep All-Stars and SoDA Kids.
Please register online by Sunday, February 7. Fee is: $35 for the online event plus 6 Paris Bakery cookies, 3 bags of icing, and 3 packs of sprinkles; $45 for the online event plus 12 Paris Bakery cookies, 3 bags of icing, and 3 bags of sprinkles; and $45 for the online event plus Albatross Ridge 2019 Petillant Naturel Rose Pinot Noir. All items will be available for pick-up at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Friday, February 12, 1pm-5pm, and Saturday, February 13, 10am-2pm.
The Old Monterey Business Association is happy to announce the opening of Perfectly Pressed at 491 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. A small, locally-owned business, Perfectly Pressed makes raw, all natural cold pressed juices, cleanses, smoothies, and acai bowls.
Juices are made fresh every day using produce grown right here in the Salinas Valley! Stop by and enjoy some delicious, healthy fare. They're open Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm. Want to place your order in advance for pick-up? Simply click here.
Want to have some fun with your little one on Valentine's Day? Haute Beauty Guide has a wide selection of gifts and activities for small children available online and in the store, including lollipops, crayons, sensory bins, friendship bracelets, dolls, and books (including a Valentine's Day themed Baby Shark book). Check out the selection online!
Haute Beauty Guide is a small business owned and operated by the mother of a young child. It's located at 71 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey, and also features a lot of skin care, home decor, and gift items for women. Curbside pick-up and shipping is available.
Gasper's Jewelers, located at 447 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is now taking phone orders for top-selling Everlasting Hand-Dipped 24k Gold Roses. Gold dipped roses are priced at $110, gold trimmed roses of different colors (such as the one pictured here) are priced at $78. Gasper's also offers beautiful custom made jewelry such as earrings, pendants, and bracelets.
Please phone owner Gasper Spadaro at 831-594-2773 to discuss your order and place your deposit. (Be sure to leave a message if he's not able to pick up the phone when you call.) Having provided high quality jewelry designs in Monterey since 1989, he can help you find just the right gift.
Shortly after the New Year, El Guapo's announced that they were closing temporarily. They were adamant that they'd be back, but it was simply not tenable for them to continue operating under the current business climate. They let their fans know that they'd be closing until further notice on January 9th, but hordes of El Guapo fans made sure they'd know how much they would be missed in the meantime by hitting their online ordering so hard on their last day before shutting down that their ordering system crashed.
Posted by Sam Ramirez on Friday, January 8, 2021
The news that Stripes Boutique is closing was a terrible way for Downtown Campbell to start 2021, but in the end it should be the best for Elise and her family. Elise wasn't just the owner of a popular shop of artisan children's clothing for over 8 years, she was a member of the Downtown Campbell Business Association's board and someone who actively contributed to the culture of our Downtown.
Downtown Campbell will be diminished in her absence. We wish Elise all the love in the world and hope that the broken pieces of one dream will find their way into a mosaic more beautiful than the original objects that were used to make it. Thank you for the last 8+ years, Elise. Here's a word of gratitude and hopes of better days ahead.
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We have the sad news that someone you may have met in your visits to Downtown Campbell recently passed away. Dani worked at Bombshell Boutique, Orchard Valley Coffee, and possibly some other shops too. If you knew Dani and want to pitch in a little something to help the family with funeral expenses, please see this post from Bombshell Boutique.
A former Bombshell employee of mine passed away this weekend. Danitza or “Dani” as many called her, was too young to...
Posted by Brooke Ramirez on Thursday, January 7, 2021
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free Zoom webinar with Governor Bill Richardson entitled "War and Peace: The Importance of Multilateral Diplomacy" on Monday, February 1 at 4pm. All are welcome. Please register in advance online.
Diplomacy isn’t just about winning. It’s about creatively collaborating to craft a solution that works for both parties. How the United States does this as it moves forward in a complicated world stage will be more than challenging.
With more than 30 years of government experience, Governor Bill Richardson is a leader in the private, government, and not-for-profit sectors. He currently operates the Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Richardson Center for Global Engagement, a foundation focused on conflict resolution, prisoner release and environmental protection.
This is the fourth event sponsored by the Jan Knippers Black Fund for Human Rights Protection.
Due to devastating budget cuts, volunteers age 18 and older are helping provide vital support to Monterey Public Library so that the library might continue offering services. We are currently accepting applications for Collections Volunteers, who sort books and other materials, collect holds, straighten shelves, shelve books and materials, and more. For more information and to fill out a volunteer application form, please click here.
Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
