The Monterey County Film Commission, located in the Lighthouse District, is pleased to announce that Reyna Bautista Gonzalez, a student majoring in Cinematic Arts & Technology at CSUMB, is the winner of the 2020 Monterey County Film Commission's Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award.

Reyna is originally from Whittier. She'll use the $2,000 award to to pay for special effects and music rights in post-production for her film short, Prism, a dark comedy in which a seemingly normal dinner party unravels into a sinister affair. She also plans to use the funds to enter the short into film festivals.

In addition, another CSUMB student, Kristin Rebozzi of Morgan Hill, received a $1,000 special award to go towards her senior thesis film to be shot later this year. She is in pre-production and plans to use Monterey County locations as she works with a student collaborator on her narrative short film.

For more information on the scholarship fund, please phone MCFC at 831-646-0910.

No doubt it's been a tough couple months for many small business owners across the country, and Cat's Meow is no exception. The good news is we've begun getting product out onto the internet through Poshmark and will soon start posting more on Instagram and reaching across as many platforms as we can. We're now offering curbside pickup for all local online orders and gift certificates!

The bad news is we haven't only taken a financial hit, but also a physical hit to our storefront. Two weeks ago, a driver crashed into our display window damaging priceless pieces, compounding the anxiety of these uncertain times. The firefighters who responded to the emergency call kindly took the time and effort to board up the window, but it's looking kind of rough out front.

That said, we are keeping our head and hopes high. We have an amazing community here in Monterey, and we're so thankful for everyone who has shown up for us so far. We couldn't do it without you! Call us at 831-393-2287, visit us online, and pick up your latest Cat's Meow fashion finds at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill is now open for walk-up, curbside service at 426 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey! Monday and Tuesday we're open for beer only, 2pm-7pm. Wednesday through Sunday, we're open 12pm-7pm with a new takeout menu posted on our website. It features burgers, daily meal specials, and cocktails, bottled wine, and beer to-go.

Abiding by social distancing regulations, we have taped off 6ft standing positions and have a one-way line system set up right on Alvarado Street. Please phone in your food orders in advance so things don't get crowded on Alvarado Street, 831-655-2337.

Come and say wassup to Wade and Dre as they are slinging all of this week’s releases as well as Anniversary Ale VI. We're pumped to be back, y’all!

The Code Ninjas Monterey center is back open to the public! Our new operating hours are Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 10am-2pm. We can't wait to see those award-winning smiles at 465 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Do your kids like computers? They'll love Code Ninjas! Our center is a fun and welcoming place where girls and boys ages 7-14 learn to code by building their very own video games. They have a blast while learning coding, robotics, math, logic, and teamwork.

Your child’s health and safety are our top priority and we're enforcing strict safety measures as advised by the CDC. Here are the steps that we’re taking to ensure a clean and safe dojo:

Cleanliness
*Increased frequency of professional cleaning
*Increased frequency of in-house cleaning by employees, especially devices, tables, door handles, bathrooms, and other frequently used surfaces
*Computer, monitor, mouse, and workspace cleaned between every student session
*No food or drink permitted in the lobby or dojo (coffee bar temporarily closed)

Social Distancing
*Increased distance between individual student workstations in the dojo
*Careful monitoring and enforcement of no-contact interactions
*Reduced student capacity in the dojo as needed, per local regulations

Personal Health & Hygiene
*Increased enforcement of hand washing and sick policies including mandatory temperature self-checks by staff
*Increased volume of sanitation stations

Bella's Studio, Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, is offering summer sewing camps for kids this summer, but with a twist. As we emerge out of our shelter-in-place reality and ease into a new normal, being creative and flexible is paramount. To help parents feel comfortable with the children with whom your kids are hanging out, Bella has designed her camp curriculum to meet that concern.

Details
Choose your friends and the week you attend. The camp curriculum will be customized for the students enrolled. We'll have a minimum of 2 campers and maximum of 4 campers per session. Each session will meet daily, Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Fee is $350 per child, which includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. Campers must bring their own lunch and beverage. $100 deposit is required to reserve your week.

Kids' Camp Options
We are offering the following camp themes...or you can tell Bella your ideas! Sewing camp themes include: All Dolled Up; Snuggle Quilt and Cozy Pillow; PJ Party; Soft and Cuddly; Totes, Pouches, and Organizers; Aprons, Table Runner, and Dish Towels; Just for the Boys; and Sewing Campers' Choice.

5 Week-Long Camps
June 22 - June 26
July 6 - July 10
July 13 - July 17
July 27 - July 31
August 3 - August 7

Sign up early as space will fill up quickly! Please phone Bella at 831-920-2272 or e-mail her to register. Bella's Studio is located at 140 W Franklin Street, Suite 309, in Downtown Old Monterey.

Cult Taco has reopened for curbside pick-up and delivery! We're now serving breakfast tacos and burritos, classic lunch tacos and burritos, take-and-bake meal options (i.e., enchiladas), and margaritas to go Tues-Sat, 9am-3pm. Please place your order on our website.

Cult Taco, located at 481 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is a modern taqueria inspired by the vibrant cuisine and art of Mexico. We offer many gluten free and vegan options.

To support your home yoga practice, Om Studios is offering Yoga Prop Bundles. Prop Bundles are priced at $99 and include one small rectangular bolster, two Manduka blocks, one blanket, and one Manduka strap. It's everything you need to create an in-studio experience at home! Purchase yours online today.

Bundles are available only for curbside pickup by appointment at our Monterey studio (631 Cass Street) or for local delivery on the Monterey Peninsula. Questions? Please e-mail us.

Melville Tavern is happy to announce that we've reopened for curbside pickup! That's right, we're serving our delicious burgers and sandwiches, wood fired pizzas, pasta, salads, and bottled beer and wine to go. Just check out our menu, place your order over the phone, and pay by credit card. When you arrive, stay in your vehicle and we'll bring your food out to you.

We're very excited to offer you our wood fired, freshly baked pizzas. After a 2-year hiatus, our wood fired brick oven is now back in operation, and we're making some great pizza! Try our Margherita, Mediterranean, Pepperoni, Tavern, Pesto Chicken, Hawaiian, or Barbecue pizzas.

Melville Tavern, located at 484 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open daily, 12pm-8pm. Our phone number is 831-643-9525.

Osio Theater is rolling out a new slate of independent films to rent and screen at home! View the list of currently available and upcoming films here. A portion of the proceeds from your rental benefits Osio. For general technical support on how to view your rental on your smart TV or device, please visit Osio's Streaming Support Page.

VIRTUAL SCREENINGS BEGINNING MAY 8, 2020

DRIVEWAYS
Cody is a sweet, sensitive boy who doesn't always fit in easily with other kids his age. He's not bothered by spending the summer in an unfamiliar New York town while his mother, Kathy, cleans out the house left behind by his recently deceased aunt, trying to ready it for sale. As Kathy--estranged from her reclusive sister for years--learns how much she didn't know about the woman, Cody strikes up a surprising friendship with A gruff Korean War vet who lives next door. Watch the trailer.

AND THEN WE DANCED
A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society, the film follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli--gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak--throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family. Watch the trailer.

BOOKSELLERS
Antiquarian booksellers are part scholar, part detective, and part businessperson, and their personalities and knowledge are as broad as the material they handle. They also play an underappreciated yet essential role in preserving history. This documentary takes viewers inside their small but fascinating world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers. Watch the trailer.

SAINT FRANCES
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family. Watch the trailer.

THE ETRUSCAN SMILE
Based on the bestselling novel by José Luis...Read More

Monterey Bay Photo, your local photo lab, has expanded our offerings to meet the needs of the community during the pandemic. On our website, we are now selling cloth face masks, printable neck gaiters and face scarves, and business signage and photo prints made from metal or glass.

For our metal and glass signage and prints we use ChromaLuxe's Crosslinked Coating, a printable surface for use in environments that demand the utmost hygiene such as hospitals, restaurants, hotels, schools, and retail. These signs and prints are easily cleaned, are hypoallergenic, and are resistant to water, scratches, heat, and chemicals.

Monterey Bay Photo is located at 763 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. For more information, please visit our website and e-mail us. We are carefully following social distancing protocols.

Code Ninjas Monterey is hosting a series of week-long onsite and virtual summer camps for kids in 2020. Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, the camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills, make new friends, and have fun. Visit our website for more information.

Onsite Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' in-person summer camps, taking place at our dojo at 465 Pacific Street in Monterey, are scheduled Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm. Price is $225 per child. Each camp is limited to 12 children. We'll be offering: Roblox Create, Minecraft Modding, Game Builders Club, Robotics Pro, Co-Drone Camp, and Application Builder.

Virtual Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' virtual summer camps are scheduled Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Price is $149 per child. Each camp is limited to 6 students. We'll be offering: Roblox Create and Minecraft Modding.

View class descriptions and the full schedule on our website.

New masks just in. Assorted prints & solids. $12 each. Pre-order for curbside pickup or shipping.

Need a gift for Mothers Day? We have ready to go gift boxes, or select your own teas and we will add the tissue paper....

Do you need a last minute Mother’s Day surprise? You can’t do brunch, but you can get a heart shaped pizza from Blue Line Pizza! Through Mother’s Day, you can order their special thin crust heart shaped pizza in a variety of combinations.

For other last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas, please check out our Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Remember to submit your proofs of purchase to VivaDTC@DowntownCampbell.com to enter our monthly prize drawings.

Join us for a special happy hour

LIVE- INTERACTIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!
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Enter to win a $100 Bombshell gift certificate and fabulous Mother's Day Brunch by Flights Restaurant!

We’re celebrating Mombshells and all of our Bombshells with a very special event on Friday, May 8th. Loyal customer, marketing genius, and my friend- Denise, will be showcasing NEW ARRIVALS. These items are best sellers and will be available online during the happy hour virtual party for purchase!

ENTER TO WIN $100 BOMBSHELL GIFT CERTIFICATE & MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH FROM FLIGHTS LOS GATOS:

1) Follow BOMBSHELLBOUTIQUECA on Instagram and Facebook
2) Follow FLIGHTSLOSGATOS on Instagram and Facebook
3) Comment on BOMBSHELLBOUTIQUECA post on instagram and facebook that goes live at 8:00pm May 7th, 2020.
4) YOU MUST ALSO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR AND SHOPPING PARTY ON MAY 8TH AT 3:00PM (you do not have to purchase to win)
5) Winner will be announced Friday May 8th at 8:00pm on instagram and facebook

Just a reminder we have a eGift Card deal through May 10th! Get a $125 gift card for only $100! Visit our online shop to purchase your eGift Card or shop online at bombshell-boutique.com.

Check out our event on Friday, May 8, 2020.