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Powell Peralta’s Bones Brigade Series 16 skateboards are out and now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. We've got the Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Tommy Guerrero and Mike McGill designs.

Only a fixed number of decks were made and each is numbered...get them while they last! The gold, red, and black finish looks even better in person.

Visit On The Beach at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, or give us a call at 831-646-9283 to place your order for shipping.

Make your Easter celebration complete with Eastern European delights from Malinka Mini Market including Easter bread ("kulich"), egg wrappers and paints, and Kagor wine.

Visit Malinka at 484 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-7pm, and Sun-Mon, 10am-6pm.

Egg Wrappers and Paints

Kids of all ages love to decorate eggs for Easter! Malinka has a wonderful selection of beautiful wrappers that are easy to apply as well as paints for the more artistically inclined.

Easter Bread

Traditional Eastern European Easter bread (or "kulich," in Russian) is tall, round, topped with icing, and tastes almost like Italian panettone. This is a special seasonal treat.

Kagor Red Dessert Wine

Malinka carries Kagor red dessert wine under the Pastoral and Armenia labels. Kagor wine is made in Eastern Europe from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and has an intense, dark ruby color.

Poppleton's Handcrafted Furniture & Interior Design announces our Stickley Spring Sale, April 3-15, 2025. Receive 35% off the Stickley Furniture line. (Some exclusions may apply.)

Stop by our showroom and chat with our designers about the possibilities! Poppleton's is open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, and Sun, 12pm-5pm, at 299 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

About Stickley Furniture

For more than 120 years, Stickley has stood for unparalleled American craft. Over 90% of our products are handcrafted in Upstate New York or Archdale, North Carolina, by teams of talented local artisans and skilled workers. Thoughtful and time-honored construction features make the difference.

On a film set they say "Take Two!" But this month, the Monterey County Film Commission says "Take Out!"

In April 2025, if you order takeout food from any of Coastal Roots Hospitality's restaurants - Montrio, Rio Grill, or Tarpy's - 10 percent of the cost will be donated to Monterey County Film Commission as part of the Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program.

About Monterey County Film Commission

Monterey County Film Commission, a nonprofit organization founded by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 1987, promotes Monterey County locations, crew, and businesses to the film industry. Its office is located in Monterey's Lighthouse District.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for April 2025.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit organization which promotes our county's locations, crew and businesses to the film industry. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Volunteer with Monterey Pride 2025

Posted on April 4th, 2025 by Pearl Hour

Calling all volunteers! Monterey Peninsula Pride is getting ready for our annual Pride Parade and Celebration in Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, June 28. We rely heavily on community members just like YOU to pull off this joyful, family-friendly celebration.

Interested in volunteering on June 28? Sign up here. We have a lot of fun, and it's a great way to give back to the community and get to know local LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.

The City of Campbell is developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to reduce emissions in Campbell and build resiliency against the impacts of climate change (like hotter temperatures, longer droughts, and more severe storms). Please take our survey to provide input on how we should prioritize our efforts. This survey is for anyone who visits Campbell.

The community has identified some preliminary priorities, and the planning team has developed a list of actions to help the City achieve its climate goals. The next step in the planning process is to decide which actions the City should take, and how ambitious we should be with those actions. Without ambitious, high impact actions, we will not be able to meet the state’s climate goals.

Take the Survey

Freedom Bakery is offering Easter Cookie Gift Boxes! Delight your friends and family with delicious Easter cookies, including a wide selection of our shortbread photo cookies, for $24 a box.

Purchase Directly

Easter Cookie Gift boxes are available for purchase at Freedom Bakery's booth at the Old Monterey Farmers Market on Tuesdays, April 8 & 15, 4pm-7pm, on Alvarado Street.

Place an Order

Not available on Tuesday? Want specific designs printed on your shortbread cookies? Call the bakery at 831-722-5223 to place an order for pick up at our Monterey Boutique, open Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street.

(Please note, unlike our many other baked goods, Easter Cookie Gift Boxes can only be ordered over the phone, not through our website.)

Customize Your Order

When you pre-order your Easter Cookie Gift Box (or boxes!), you can choose from over 20 designs including: Bluey, Super Mario Bros, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Lilo & Stitch , Pokemon, Minions, Disney Princesses, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spiderman, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, My Little Pony, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Cocomelon, Fortnite, Minecraft, Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story.

The City of Campbell Youth Commission is a diverse group of youth who serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that impact teens and young adults. Commissioners help organize and host events that focus on community support, mental health awareness, political involvement, social justice, and more.

Application Requirements:

  • Must be a resident of Campbell

  • Enrolled in grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year

  • Submit an application + 1 Letter of Recommendation

Youth Commission Term Requirements:

  • Strong interest in leadership & local government practices

  • Attend the Orientation Meeting on Saturday, August 16th

  • Attend bi-monthly meetings on Monday evenings, September 2025 through May 2026

  • Plan & facilitate Youth Commission events and activities

Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd

For more info, visit www.campbellca.gov/youthcommission

Teen Classes, Camps and Leadership Opportunities

For information on spring and summer teen classes, camps and leadership opportunities, visit www.campbellca.gov/teens

Stokes Adobe introduces our newest menu item: Mediterranean-inspired seared octopus served with olive tapenade, nduja aioli, Marcona almonds, fresh oregano, and a burst of Meyer lemon. It's gluten free.

Stokes Adobe restaurant and bar, located at 500 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open daily for dinner and happy hour. Indoor and outdoor patio dining are available. Visit our website to see our dinner and drink menus and make a reservation.

The logo for the 2025 Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show has just been released! As our tradition goes, the winner of Best in Show for the previous year gets to be featured on our t-shirt and logo the following year. That's the 2024 winner right there!

We'll have an announcement on when we'll be opening registrations for this year's show before the end of this weekend. It'll be real soon. We'll also have sponsorship packages ready to announce later in the week.

GIVEAWAY! We've got two tickets to the traveling multimedia live performance retrospective on the life, times, and music of Paul McCartney. Stroll Down Penny Lane is coming to the Campbell Heritage Theatre on April 19th. Winner to be chosen at 5pm on Saturday, April 5th.

To enter the giveaway:

1️⃣ Follow Downtown Campbell (FB) or @downtowncampbellca (IG)
2️⃣ Follow Campbell Heritage Theatre or @campbellheritagetheatre (IG)
3️⃣ Share with a favorite memory of hearing a Beatles song on our contest post on Facebook or our contest post on Instagram.

Esteban Restaurant offers dining specials every Sunday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-8:30pm. On Wednesday, order a Signature Esteban Burger, fries, and an adult libation for only $18. Every Sunday, enjoy $1 West Coast oysters and half-priced bottled wines.

Esteban Restaurant is located at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Indoor and patio seating is available. Reservations are recommended, phone 831-375-0176.

Wednesday Burger Special

Join Esteban for a relaxing Wednesday evening as we celebrate with our Burger Night. Enjoy a Signature Estéban Burger, fries, and adult libation (a draft beer or Spanish house wine)for $18.

Our handcrafted burger features a delicious blend of Wagyu, chuck, and short rib beef, topped with lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, house-made dill pickles, pickled red onions, fire-roasted jalapenos, and arugula aioli, all nestled in a brioche bun.

Shucking Social Sundays

Toast to the sea! Every Sunday, come enjoy Esteban's Shucking Social Sundays Special featuring $1 West Coast oysters and half priced bottled wines - choose from a variety of Spanish and Monterey County wines.
Our skilled team will be shucking fresh oysters right at the bar. Try them with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of Chef Steven's spiced house-made hot sauce.

Venture Gallery presents Gordon Mayfield, our featured local artist for April. His exhibit, Soulscapes, consist of beautiful watercolor landscape paintings inspired by his hikes in nature

About Gordon Mayfield

Gordon's majestic paintings reveal his intense devotion to wild beauty and his quest to provide us a passage into deeper meaning and peace. His striking paintings of the Big Sur Coast share an intimate look into his experiences living and painting on the cliffs.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Gordon Mayfield's artwork will be featured through April 2025. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Volunteers are needed for a 5K charity fun run to be held in Campbell Park on the morning of Saturday, April 5th!

This is a great way to meet some new people, help your community, and do some good. The 5K is a fundraiser for Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS), a non-profit that helps support young breast cancer survivors in the Bay Area.

Help is still needed for all kinds of roles and times. To learn more about the positions available and to sign-up, please go to the volunteer sign-up page here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/Campbell/StepsForStrengthBAYSRun

You can now enjoy the amazing BBQ of Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse seven days a week! That's right, our dining room and bar is open Wednesdays through Mondays, 11am-10pm, and we're now open on Tuesdays for takeout, 11am-9pm.

For years, Bon Ton L'Roy's family-operated restaurant has been serving up the big flavors of the Southern U.S. along with some classic Russian dishes thrown in for good measure. It's all made with skill and love at 794 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, La Bahia Restaurant has redecorated! Come check out the four amazing new murals on the walls by San Francisco artist Franklin Guardado. They're fresh, fun, and we are really proud of them.

La Bahia is a family-owned business - a team of first generation business owners making our father's American dream into reality with our vision. We look forward to continuing to satisfy our customers one meal at a time. Visit us at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Women's spring styles are here at Cypress Boutique! We have fresh floral dresses in a variety of lengths, vintage gems, and handmade jewelry. Come shop, explore, and find your next favorite piece.

Cypress Boutique is your stop for women's and men's clothing and accessories located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. We're locally owned and operated.

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