The Lighthouse District's Escape Room 831, like other businesses nationwide, has been impacted by the coronavirus emergency, but they’re making the most of their downtime by producing much-needed face shields for local health care workers and the police.

Escape Room 831’s fabricator Scott Rush, using a 3D printer, has been making eight to ten face shields per day and hopes to have 100 available by the time they are finished. The supplies are limited and sourcing has been difficult. Using all those supplies to fabricate is the primary concern.

“It isn’t the one million protective face shields Apple has committed to making weekly, but it is available to the local health care community for their use,” said owner Barrie Riddoch. “We are part of the community and we just wanted to do our share to help in any way we can.”

Escape Room 831 was founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs Christina and Barrie Riddoch of Monterey. Escape Room 831 is currently closed due to the coronavirus emergency.

Want to support Escape Room 831? Purchase a gift certificate on their website and go play a private game at their facility at 599 Lighthouse Avenue when the shelter-in-place order is lifted.

The City of Monterey is celebrating our 250th anniversary this year and we are looking for stories that have impacted our history. If you have a story to tell, please keep it to one page and e-mail it to the City's storyteller project.

The City of Monterey will review all submissions and include the approved stories in a Monterey 250 short story collection.

Update on Monterey 250:
The City of Monterey is still assessing the best way to move forward with the events already planned pre-pandemic to celebrate Monterey's 250th birthday. They will issue more information soon about events canceled or postponed on the Monterey 250 webpage.

The City of Monterey is celebrating our 250th anniversary this year and we are looking for stories that have impacted our history. If you have a story to tell, please keep it to one page and e-mail it to the City's storyteller project.

The City of Monterey will review all submissions and include the approved stories in a Monterey 250 short story collection.

We understand how tough it can be to keep your kids entertained and maintain your own sanity.⁣

Introducing our SUSHI MAKING KITS. Yes, they are now available! ???⁣
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Making sushi can be easy and we’ll show you how with the following items:⁣
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-Avocado⁣⁣
-Cucumbers⁣⁣
-Crab⁣⁣
-Spicy crab⁣⁣
-Spicy tuna⁣⁣
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Plus rice, soy sauce, nori, green onions, gingers, jalapeños, sesame seeds, wasabi, water bowl, tobiko, tempura crunch and macadamia nuts.⁣⁣
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Sauces include unagi sauce, spicy mayo, sweet and sour and comes with sushi rolling mat and chopsticks ?.⁣
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For an additional $25, we will add in 4 pieces of salmon, 4 pieces of tuna and 4 pieces of cooked shrimp so you can make either nigiri or rainbow rolls.⁣⁣
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Makes up to 8️⃣ rolls! The sushi kit is $99 and is NOW AVAILABLE from our Sushi Confidential Campbell location. Call to order at 408-596-5554 or pick up in person.⁣
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Who’s ready to pick up a kit tonight?

Oh Gelato! Snake & Butterfly has quite a flavor list to choose from. Pick up a pre-packed pint for $10 or three of them for $20. The flavor list changes and it's first come first serve so don't be late when they open up their doors on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10am and 5pm.

You don’t have to settle for grocery store skin care because we ship online! Exfoliation is key, so try our Fruit Enzyme Peel, Pumpkin Exfoliating masque, or Papaya Creme Enzyme Polish. Check out all of our skin care products available online!

For a limited time only, Steepers has White Tea Buds in stock. These high grade teas were plucked from the wild trees grown in China's Yunnan Province. Last year was the first time we carried this tea and it turned out to be very popular and a lot of people have been looking forward to this year's harvest. We're happy to announce that we just got our shipment in. You can buy them online at steepers.net.

Stay safe and healthy!

Besties Boutique moved recently and made its debut over a Zoom video conference. Maria held a virtual Sip and Shop to show off all the items she had prepared for a big grand opening party at her new location a few doors down from her old space.

From Maria: My first Sip and Shop in the new location will be through Zoom ?? who would of thought ?‍♀️ making the best of what I can right now. Excited to see everyone's faces tomorrow and just remember this will be my first zoom sip and shop so bare with me haha. Thank you for all the continued support during these times Much Appreciated ?

Did you know that Tessora's entire library of wines is available for curbside pick-up or even delivery? Don't run out of your favorite vino while you're sheltered-in-place. Tessora's is open from 3pm to 7pm nightly for your orders. Call 408-626-7711 to place an order.

An intentional + design-forward journal to center you through your routine of turning intentions into daily rituals. This gorgeous journal features a hand-torn layered cover composed of 100% recycled stocks with 75 inner pages of daily entries and lined paper for journaling. High quality printing on luxe recycled paper in beach speckle.

Call up Tessora's and get some comfort food delivered! Order up some warm bowls of this Bacon and Jalapeño Mac & Cheese that features macaroni in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce mixed with bacon and jalapeños in a jalapeño pesto sauce.

No order from Tessora's would be complete without the right beer or wine and Tessora's always has the right wine or beer for the perfect shelter-in dining experience.

If you prefer just a straight up Mac and Cheese, you can order this without the pesto sauce and it can also be made vegetarian style. Call Tessora's at 408-626-7711 to order. Tessora's is open from 3:00 - 7:00pm for pick-up or delivery orders daily.

Flights Restaurant in Campbell is now open again in Downtown Campbell as Flights Family Market, a no touch drive-thru market for staples and more. There's a limited menu of essential items that you can pick from. You place your order, pay online, and they'll bring your order curbside and put it in your trunk for you.

In addition to grocery staples, they also have a menu of family meals for six, selected specialty food items, alcohol, paper towels, and toilet paper.

Flights Family Market is open from 10am to 7pm daily in Downtown Campbell at 368 E. Campbell, Ave.

Osio Theater is now offering virtual film screenings! That's right - during the shelter-in-place order you can rent some of the latest independent films and enjoy them at home at whatever time you want. New films are available each week, and a portion of the proceeds of each film rental benefits our organization. Current and upcoming films are now listed on our website.

This is great way to support our local, non-profit, and independent cinema! Want to help more? Purchase a gift card, which can be redeemed for all in-theater purchases including tickets, concessions, and merchandise once we re-open our doors. We're also accepting donations here.

Do you want to experience the amazing smell of fresh-baked croissants throughout your home? Paris Bakery is now selling frozen croissants by the 1/2 dozen for you to bake at home at your convenience! It's $20 for 6 plain croissants with a side of jam, and $25 for chocolate or raspberry croissants.

It's delicious fun for the whole family! Phone us at 831-646-1620 so we have your order ready and waiting for you when you come to pick it up.

Support a small business and your future post-shelter-in-place self with this special offer from Pilates Monterey. Now through May 3, 2020, purchase 3 private Pilates lessons for only $180 or 3 duet lessons (2 people) for only $250. This offer is good only for new clients and/or as a gift certificate for a friend or family member. You can redeem them when we re-open after the shelter-in-place order is lifted. Contact Pilates Monterey owner Trudy McCrone to purchase.

Starting with private instruction in Pilates ensures proper form, correct execution of movement, and familiarity with the equipment. Beginning here sets you up for success in any group equipment class. Give yourself something to look forward to! In the meantime, visit our YouTube channel for free mat Pilates videos and begin your Pilates journey today.