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Current Comics is happy to announce that we will be carrying the new DC Books for Young Readers! As superhero storytelling has exploded in popularity in recent years on both the big and small screens and in children's publishing, DC is introducing brand-new imprints dedicated to storytelling for kids.

DC Books for Young Readers brings the iconic superheroes of DC Entertainment to graphic novels for both middle-grade and young adult readers with world-class authors lending their expertise in reaching readers from these age groups and brand-new, standalone stories.

DC Zoom targets ages 8-12 with stories that focus on external issues, helping readers explore and understand the world around them. Librarians tell us that DC titles are a great tool to engage reluctant young readers, and DC Zoom makes our characters accessible with new, out-of-continuity stories by kids' favorite authors.

DC INK is for readers 13 and up,and features coming-of-age stories that encourage teens to ask themselves who they are and how they relate to others. DC Ink features storytelling that focuses on real-world situations and relatable characters who are not perfect, but are nuanced and complex.

This holiday season, Bamboo Reef Dive Shop invitesyou to give the gift of SCUBA! Gift certificates are available now on our website in increments of $25, $50, $100, $250, and $500. We also offer gift certificate packages, including our Learn to Scuba Dive Package and more. Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Special on Hula's Gift Certificates

Posted on December 10th, 2018 by Hula's Island Grill

The holidays are quickly approaching and Hula's Island Grill is already getting into the gift giving mood. To reward holiday shoppers, Hula's is offering a very merry gift certificate deal. Now through December 31, 2018, purchase a $50 gift certificate and get a $10 certificate for yourself or purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive a free $20 gift card to treat yourself. Giving never tasted so good!! Hula's Island Grill is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Christmas Music at Recycled Records

Posted on December 10th, 2018 by Recycled Records

Get all your Christmas music for a great deal all at the same place! Recycled Records, located at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, has CDs and vinyl packed with your favorite holiday songs. Whether you like jazz, classical, country, rock and roll, or even German, we have the Christmas album for you.

Looking for a fun gift for the Monterey cycling enthusiast in your life? Work Horse Bicycles now has stylish cycling jerseys and some incredibly comfortable sweatshirts for sale! Support your locally-owned bike shop and show your Monterey pride. We're located 486 Washington Street in Old Monterey.

As part of Monterey County Weekly's 2nd Annual Burger Week, Estéban Restaurant presents the new Duck, Duck, Gus Burger. A lean duck patty is topped with foie gras fresh from Sonoma County, grilled onions, black truffle aioli, and quince membrillo (a popular Spanish paste made from quince). It's then topped with Manchego cheese and tucked in a warm, seeded brioche bun.

]The Duck, Duck, Gus burger is served with hand cut fries, made from Kennebec potatoes cooked in rendered duck fat then topped with a sunny side up duck egg, all for $16. Stop in soon for this delicious special, as it's only available during Monterey County Burger Week! We're located at 700 Munras Avenue in Old Monterey.

CarmelBarre Clothing Drive for Genesis House

Posted on December 10th, 2018 by CarmelBarre

Clean out your closet and help our community! To further our mission to create and promote a strong, healthy community, CarmelBarre is collecting gently-worn (or new) clothing for the Genesis House, a state-licensed residential substance abuse treatment program in Seaside. We will be accepting donations at all studios through December 31, 2018. Our Old Monterey studio is located at 465 Pacific Street.

Enjoy unlimited visits to Monterey County Youth Museum in the new year or give the gift of joyful learning this holiday season! Now through December 14, 2018, MY Museum is offering two months free when you purchase or renew your annual membership. No code necessary. Purchase online or in person at 425 Washington Street in Old Monterey.

All MY Museum memberships include free admission and guest passes to the museum. Plus, members get discounts on birthday parties, camps, classes, special events, and gift cart purchases.

Play Full Ground now carries Monterey branded t-shirts and tote bags! These fun and colorful tees and totes, screen printed by local artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno, feature our signature sardine graphic and "Monterey Bay, CA." Show your Monterey pride, or present them as a gift to out-of-town friends and relatives.

Play Full Ground is located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey. Our retail shop and art studio are open 2pm-6pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Want to look your best for a holiday event or gathering? Make an appointment today with Sunshine Salon Monterey for an updo, highlights, color, or haircut! Our friendly, experienced staff will give you a fresh, attractive look. Just phone us at 831-915-0197. We're conveniently located at 147 Webster Street in Old Monterey.

Casual Island invites you to give the gift of warm, fashionable feet this holiday season! We have a sock for pretty much everyone on your list. Until December 29, 2018, get 10% off when you spend $50 or more at our store which is full of fun holiday gifts including oven mitts, dish towels, magnets, novelty backpacks, and women's fashion. Casual Island is locally owned and operated - visit us at 261 Alvarado Street across from Monterey Conference Center.

Yes, Santa’s Workshop Is right here in Old Monterey – at the Joseph Boston Store! The Joseph Boston Store, a California Historic Landmark run by the non-profit Historic Garden League, is not only recognized for its 1850’s themed merchandise (honoring its status as the first General Store in Monterey) but also for its complete transformation for the holidays. Volunteers spend days preparing the store with stunning Victorian, vintage, and one-of-a-kind items.

This year, the store has expanded its offerings to include artisan products from Monterey County residents including jams, honey and tomatoes from Happy Girl Kitchen, Elderberry syrups and cordials from Carmel Berry Co.; teas from Chai Five Tea; olives, bread dippers, and chocolates from Gil’s Gourmet; specially made room sprays from Kimberli’s Garden Creations; and soaps from Big Sur Country Soaps.

The Joseph Boston Store, located at 210 Olivier Street behind the Pacific House and next door to Casa Del Oro Garden, is open Thursday – Sunday, 11am-3pm, for the holidays, in addition to 5pm-9pm on December 7 and 8 for Christmas in the Adobes. All proceeds are used to preserve and maintain the Historic Gardens of Old Monterey. Please note: we will be closed December 22, 2018 - January 16, 2019.

It’s a time for cheerful greetings and festive events. With the holidays upon us, we may not realize this could be a stressful time for many within our own community.

Toothpaste, soap, hairbrushes… These are products we use everyday, but for those struggling to make a new life for themselves and their children, these products may be hard to come by.

The Campbell Youth Commission is hosting a Holiday Drive to donate toiletries to Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence. The Commission will gladly accept toiletries such as deodorant, toothbrushes, soaps, hairbrushes, etc. All donations will go to those affected by domestic violence.

Drop-off locations include the Campbell Community Center front office, Branham High School, Del Mar High School and Prospect High School. Please see flyer for more information.

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, November 30 - December 6, 2018.

PROSPECT
Weekdays at 3:20pm, 5:40pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 1pm, 3:20pm, 5:40pm, 8pm

A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich. They've secured a contract to harvest a large deposit of the elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moon's toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive. Watch the trailer.

BOY ERASED
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 7:50pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 7:50pm

Boy Erased tells the story of Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town who is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith. It's the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Watch the trailer.

BORDER
Weekdays at 5:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 5:20pm

Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It's almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone who is hiding something. When Vore, a suspicious-looking man, walks past her, her abilities are challenged for the first time ever. Tina can sense Vore is hiding something she can't identify. Even worse, she feels a strange attraction to him. As Tina develops a special bond with Vore and discovers his true identity, she also realizes the truth about herself. Watch the trailer.

WILDLIFE
Weekdays at 2:45pm, 5:20pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 5:20pm, 8pm

Fourteen-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry, a housewife and golf pro, in a small town in 1960’s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border. When Jerry loses his job and sense of purpose, he decides to join in fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves. Suddenly forced into the role of an adult, Joe witnesses his mother's struggle as she tries to keep her head above water. Watch the trailer.

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN
Weekdays at 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm
Sat & Sun at 1pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm

The Old Man and the Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes...Read More

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