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International Market & Deli in Monterey Is an Emporium of Flavor, and Connects People Across Cultures
by Asaf Shalev
Monterey County Weekly, 08/20/20
Saltwater Sanctuary and Shelley Bennett Skincare present an Outdoor Market Bazaar on Sunday, August 30, 1pm-5pm, between 578 and 588 Houston Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Featuring skin care items, home decor, and gifts, it'll be a fun, easy-going event. Come walk around, wearing a face mask and respecting social distancing, and enjoy the afternoon!
We'll hold a raffle today to win 3 tote bags filled with skincare and wellness goodies. How to enter? For every $50 you spend at the Bazaar, we'll give you a raffle ticket. Also, for every 5 non-perishable canned food items or 5 cans of pet food you donate to our people/pet food drive, you'll receive a raffle ticket.
All of Shelley Bennett Skincare's products will be 15% off this afternoon.
The City of Monterey is pleased to announce the start of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. City Council allocated $800K to fund this program, which will assist residents and workers in Monterey who experienced a loss of income due to Covid-19 and need help with rent. Learn about eligibility and how to apply here.
To be eligible you must live or work in the City of Monterey, experience a loss of income due to Covid-19, have a lease agreement or letter from your landlord confirming tenancy, be current on rent payments prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, and make less that 80% of the area's medium income.
The City of Monterey is pleased to announce the start of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. City Council allocated $800K to fund this program, which will assist residents and workers in Monterey who experienced a loss of income due to Covid-19 and need help with rent. Learn about eligibility and how to apply here.
To be eligible, you must live or work in the City of Monterey, experience a loss of income due to Covid-19, have a lease agreement or letter from your landlord confirming tenancy, be current on rent payments prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, and make less that 80% of the area's medium income.
Comanche Cellars is making room in our warehouse for our new releases, so we're having a sale on our 2017 Maverick! It's $15 per bottle, with a 6 bottle minimum purchase. Available for pick-up or shipping. Learn more and order online here.
Comanche Cellars' Maverick is a blend of 60% Syrah, 40% Sangiovese. Beginning with its gorgeous deep ruby color, this blend is aptly named for our owner, Michael’s, first love - his pup, Maverick. This wine will soon hold a special place in your heart too with its non-stop layers of juicy red plum, black tea, and nutmeg held together by zingy acids and a smooth finish.
Comanche Cellars Wine Tasting Room is located at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
This August is the 15th anniversary of Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things! As many of you may remember, we first opened Cha-ya in Pacific Grove in 2005 and moved to 118 Webster Street in Old Monterey in 2008.
In celebration of our anniversary, everything at Cha-ya will be 15% off this week, August 24-29, with tea and cookie samplers to go. We're open Monday - Saturday, 11am-4pm.
We thank you for all your support these past 15 years! When the pandemic passes, we'll properly celebrate together.
Families, friends, and community members: Code Ninjas Monterey is opening its doors and providing free child care for families displaced by the wildfires, 10am-6pm, from August 20 until the fires end. Please email Enrique Villarreal in advance as Code Ninjas can only take 10 children, ages 6-15, per day.
The mission of Code Ninjas Monterey is to serve local youth. Fire evacuees, please do not hesitate to respond and allow owner Enrique and his staff the chance to help you if they have space at their facility. Code Ninjas is located at 469 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Have you tried Cult Taco's delicious fried plantain taco with chipotle cashew "crema" and cabbage? Head over to 481 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey to see what all the hype is about. We're open for outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery Tuesday - Thursday, 11am-5pm, and Friday - Saturday, 12pm-8pm.
The current threat from the wildfires burning in Monterey County is unprecedented and the need of Monterey County residents is huge. Now through September 5, 2020, Monterey Firefighters are collecting donations of cash and gift cards to distribute quickly, and directly, to families impacted by the fires.
Monterey Firefighters have set up a Go Fund Me page for financial donations. They are also accepting donations of gift cards from stores such as Target, Walmart, Safeway, or Lucky's, at all of the fire stations in the City of Monterey. New Monterey's Fire Station No. 12 is located at 582 Hawthorne Street.
Although it's unbelievable that we are now facing these fires at the same time our families are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, it's the difficult reality for all of us. We will survive this, but if it's possible to lend some help to our neighbors at the same time, we know it will be greatly appreciated.
For more information, please e-mail Monterey Firefighter Raul Pantoja.
The current threat from the wildfires burning in Monterey County is unprecedented and the need of Monterey County residents who have been evacuated is huge. Now through September 5, 2020, Monterey Firefighters are collecting donations of cash and gift cards to distribute quickly, and directly, to families impacted by the fires.
Monterey Firefighters have set up a Go Fund Me page for financial donations. They are also accepting donations of gift cards from stores such as Target, Walmart, Safeway, or Lucky's, at all of the fire stations in the City of Monterey. Downtown Old Monterey's Fire Station No. 11 is located at 600 Pacific Street.
Although it's unbelievable that we are now facing these fires at the same time our families are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, it's the difficult reality for all of us. We will survive this, but if it's possible to lend some help to our neighbors at the same time, we know it will be greatly appreciated.
For more information, please e-mail Monterey Firefighter Raul Pantoja.
On The Beach Surf Shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, now has openings for full time and part time jobs. Please e-mail your resume to owner Kelly Sorensen or stop by the shop and fill out an On The Beach job application.
Cypres Boutique Monterey not only stocks a range of fashionable clothing for men and women, we also carry accessories! Our men's section sports a variety of sunglasses, hats, belts, and vegan-friendly wallets - all perfect for a day at work or an evening out.
Locally owned and operated, Cypress Boutique is located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Stop by and let owner Mary Ojugo help you find the right look to fit you.
It is the dog days of summer like never before in 2020. The heat is blah. The pandemic that won't go away is blah. The smoke and wildfires is terrifying, worrisome, and blah. Well, we picked out some fun things you can get in Downtown Campbell that just might cheer you or someone else up a little. Even better is that most of these items are products that you can order online from our retailers, have delivered curbside, or pick-up with minimal contact.
In case you need another reason to check out some of our retail shops this summer, any purchase of $25 or more at one of our retailers will get you a 10% discount at over a dozen Downtown Campbell eateries when you present your receipt upon ordering through August 31st.
More summer dresses for days like this. I think we're on to something here!
Look at all that #licorice! Check out our huge restock of European licorice from Gustaf's (plus a ton of German Haribo). Also, get 10% off your bill at participating restaurants in downtown Campbell when you spend $25 or more here at Rocket Fizz through the end of August!
Stay out of the heat by ordering and paying ahead or have your sandwiches delivered to you! Also great way for a contact-less experience.
The River Fire and Carmel Fire emergencies are a good reminder for all residents to be aware of how to get information they may need to stay safe. If you haven't done so already, you can register your cell phone at alertmontereycounty.org to receive urgent information about things like severe weather and evacuations.
If you live in one city, work in another, or have family in yet another location, you can sign up for alerts from all the areas you want! To receive text alerts that are specifically for the City of Monterey, take one more step and text 93940 to 888777.
The River Fire and Carmel Fire emergencies are a good reminder for all residents to be aware of how to get information they may need to stay safe. If you haven't done so already, you can register your cell phone at alertmontereycounty.org to receive urgent information about things like severe weather and evacuations.
If you live in one city, work in another, or have family in yet another location, you can sign up for alerts from all the areas you want! To receive text alerts that are specifically for the City of Monterey, take one more step and text 93940 to 888777.
Get ready, everyone! On Saturday, August 29, 4pm-7pm, Youth Arts Collective is celebrating our 20th birthday and taking our annual LiveART event online! Featuring all our fan favorites including live art making (both live-stream and time lapse), a sketch circle, an art auction, art sales, and live music. It's an entertaining way to support YAC!
Live Art Making
Watch artists create in live-stream and in time-lapse, and bid on pieces completed that night in the auction along with other art donated for the event.
Sketch Circle
Get your 5-minute portrait drawn by several artists at once while you watch. Check our website soon for instructions on how to sign-up.
Art Auction and Sales
All art created that night will be for sale or auction through our online store along with other donated art. All proceeds benefit Youth Arts Collective!
Participating Artists Will Include
Paul Richmond, Denese Sanders, Renata Abma, Mai Ryuno, Will Bullas, Robin Winfield, Jack Wray, Pamela Carroll, Christine Crozier, Mary Liz Houseman, Steven Russell, Andrew Jackson, Chloe Wilson, Marcia Perry, Germain Hatcher, and Logan Parsons
More Details Soon!
Check our website regularly for instructions on viewing this crazy wonderful 3-ring creative circus. We are tremendously grateful to all the generous artists and musicians who donate their time and talent to this evening every year. And who are willing to return to our first virtual LiveART ever! Do art. Be kind.
