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Monterey Bay Aquarium has just launched its new online store! Whether you want to rock a vintage-inspired Aquarium tee, snuggle up with a soft and cushy giant Pacific octopus, or venture outside with a unique otter face mask, they've got you covered.

Browse reusable, recycled, and sustainably-sourced items for eco-friendly shopping. Proceeds from all sales benefit the Aquarium. It's a great way to support this wonderful nonprofit institution while the doors are temporarily closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Revival Ice Cream's newest limited edition flavor - Fig Leaf and Blackberry Jam - is set to hit our shop on June 4, but you can pre-order your taste of this exciting flavor now!

Fig trees are blooming at this time of year with leaves that are highly fragrant. We infuse the leaves into our handcrafted ice cream base, where they add a fruity, slightly coconut, and nutty flavor. Then we swirl fresh blackberries into the ice cream, bursting with sweet berry goodness.

Warning: our limited seasonal flavors go fast and are released only once a year, so place your order online now and stock up!

Revival Ice Cream is now offering counter service; take-out orders of sandwiches, bars, and pint and half-gallon containers; and local delivery on Thursdays to Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel. We're located at 463 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant is happy to announce that we're now open for take-out orders, Friday-Sunday, 2pm-6pm. We're offering wine by the bottle, wine by the glass (with food order), and food orders including cheese and fruit, charcuterie, paté, and flatbread with hummus. And you can still order wine by the bottle and the case as well as select beers through our website.

Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant is located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Are you feeling stiff? Sitting too much? Feeling anxious? We can all agree that most of us have been doing way too much sitting in recent weeks. Om Studios invites you to join us for a 3-week Gentle Yoga Class held live on Zoom beginning Wednesday, June 3 at 9:30am. It's the perfect weekly, 45 minute yoga class for beginners, the tight bodied, the injured, or those dealing with chronic pain. Can't make the scheduled live class? No problem! A recorded version can be sent to you.

Om Studios owner Lindsay Wetterau will teach you how to increase your flexibility and strengthen your body in an effective and safe way from the comfort of your home. We will meet the first three weeks in June for a feel-good sequence with lots of modifications based on what your unique body needs.

Fee is $39 for the complete three week series or you can use your Om Studio class card. Students will be given a PDF after week three of what we learned so that they might continue their yoga practice at home.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano, the best of old and new world Italian cuisine since 1990, has reopened for take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery orders as well as dine-in service both indoors and on our outdoor patio. Dinner is served from 5pm nightly, and take-out and delivery is offered 5pm-9pm. To order food and drinks to go, please visit our website and place your order online and allow approximately 20 minutes for preparation.

Cibo is located at 301 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We know you love our bar and we do too, but sitting and standing in the bar area is not permitted at this time. In compliance with current California state public health orders, you must order food to be served alcohol.

In just over a week, we're going to pick a new round of winners in our monthly prize drawings for the Downtown Campbell Survival Project. Every time you buy something from a Downtown Campbell business that's listed in our Business Directory, we'll give you an entry into a monthly drawing for prizes.

Since all of our prizes this month are gift cards for food items, we thought we'd remind you of just some of the very delicious ways you can enter. Here are 14 things you can put on your dinner table this week or pick up as a snack that might earn you a little thank you prize for supporting us through the pandemic.

The upcoming drawing will be held on June 14th. To enter, you just have to email a proof of purchase to VivaDTC@DowntownCampbell.com. See the official contest page for other ways to enter and more details.

The current slate of prizes are:

Your friendly neighborhood grocery store, International Market and Deli, is small but mighty, offering a wide selection of food and essentials including hard-to-find items such as yeast, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and masks.

Our customers' safety is important to us, so we offer hand sanitizer and gloves at the entrance for walk-in customers. We also offer curbside pickup as well as free local delivery to seniors, families with children, and those with disabilities - please phone or e-mail us to place your order. You can view a list of commonly requested items on our website.

International Market and Deli is located at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and is open Monday, 10am-4pm, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 11am-7pm. You can contact us via e-mail or by phone at 831-375-9451.

Be a Hero. Wear a Mask.

Posted on May 28th, 2020 by lighthouseave

Help stop the spread of Covid-19! When you wear a face mask, you're a hero to the hard-working owners and employees of small businesses in the Lighthouse District, keeping them and their families safe.

Customers in Monterey County are required to wear a face covering while waiting in line and entering businesses. Don't make them ask, just wear a mask!

Wanna spice up your SIP Magic the Gathering games? Are the dice not rolling you way in your latest D&D online session? Come on down to Rocket Fizz Campbell and we can help you turn things around! All Planeswalker and Brawl Deck, as well as all dice are 10% off this week here at the Fizz! Just say you saw it on Facebook at the register when you check out. Only at Rocket Fizz Campbell!

So, we understand that you're running out of fine classic video games to play during this extended quarantine period. The Retro Fix is back now for curbside pickup every Saturday from 5-9pm. Call them at 408.596.2387 or email wearetheretrofix@gmail.com to inquire about titles and swing by the LvL Up lobby to pick up your loot! ❤️?

Whew! What a heat wave. Support two local businesses in one yummy drink: Combining vodka and mint with strawberry ice cream made by local favorite Rita's Italian Ice, our Sub-Zero is a real treat.

Call ahead 408.429.8472 or order at the door. For your convenience, we offer delivery with "Next Lvl Up Mac n Wings" through Door Dash and Grubhub.

Free Internet Access Outside Monterey County Public Libraries

Posted on May 27th, 2020 by lighthouseave

Do you or a friend need free internet access? Public library doors are now closed in Monterey County, but you can access their wifi networks in the parking lots and outdoor areas of the building. If you have a device, they've got the wifi. Check out this great list of Monterey County libraries offering free wifi.

Old Monterey's 2020 4th of July Parade Canceled

Posted on May 27th, 2020 by omba

It is with great regret that the Old Monterey Business Association has canceled the 2020 Old Monterey 4th of July Parade due to the prohibition of large group gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to all of our friends who have participated in the parade over the years, and to the many, many spectators who have lined the streets of historic Downtown Old Monterey on the 4th of July. We'll see you in next year as we celebrate Monterey's 250th Birthday Plus One!

Crepes of Brittany is happy to reopen for take-out orders! Chefs Daniel and Theirry are back. Come enjoy their delicious sweet crepes and savory galettes made fresh in the same fashion as the creperies of Brittany. It's like a quick trip overseas in your mind.

Located at 211 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, we're open Mon-Thurs, 7am-2pm, and Fri-Sun, 7am-3pm. View our menu online.

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