CarmelBarre of Monterey is hosting our first-ever Workout Clothing Swap in May to benefit Gathering for Women, a local non-profit organization supporting homeless women...and we need your gently worn workout clothes for the event! Start cleaning out those old, ill-fitting clothes and make room for new, better ones. You can drop them off at CarmelBarre at 465 pacific Street in Monterey beginning on Monday, April 24. Then be prepared to attend the swap fundraiser on May 26 and score clothes for $5-$10 at Wave Street Studios at 774 Wave Street in Monterey.

OMI OrganicPedic's Earth Day Sale is on April 13-23, 2017 at Mattress Nation. What does this mean? Certified organic mattresses are 20% off! Visit us in Monterey at 296 Lighthouse Avenue and check out this great deal.

Sunshine Freestyle Sport is looking forward to our 37th Annual Surfabout in June 2017, but the cost of staging this classic family surfing event exceed what Sunshine's owners, Rich and Robert, can absorb this year. So we're reaching out to our community to help make this authentic, original Monterey County event happen once again. We've started a GoFundMe page and ask for our awesome family members to contribute what you can. Every dollar donated will be used directly and only for the contest. If we don't receive ample funds and have to cancel the contest, we will reimburse everyone who has donated.

This year's event is scheduled for June 3 and 4, 2017. Our timeline for this is to be completely funded by the end of April. Please consider supporting this soulful community event and help us reach our $7,500 fundraising goal.

The Sunshine Freestyle Surfabout is Monterey County’s only annual surfing competition. Initially founded by then-surf shop owner Brad Johnson and his friend Tom Knight, the Surfabout is open only to county residents who want to participate in its men and women’s surfing, longboarding, bodyboarding, and distance paddling competitions.

Many fans of Revival Ice Cream have asked if we feature “sugar-free” ice cream. We don’t, and we’d like to explain why. Sugar is a necessary ingredient in ice cream for two crucial reasons. The first and simplest reason is this: ice cream is a dessert; can you imagine unsweet ice cream? The second reason is less simple but equally important: ice cream would freeze and become rock hard without sugar!

Sugar slows down the time it takes for water based liquids to freeze. When sugar molecules are introduced to a custard base they create more matter which creates more heat, and more heat makes for a slower freezing time and a faster melting time. Sugar separates the ice crystals and helps to make the smooth and creamy texture which is desirable in ice cream.

On Revival Ice Cream's blog in coming weeks, join us for a closer look at how the right kinds of sugars help us function and learn about how we're using lower amounts of higher quality sugar than other ice cream companies. We'll also educate you on the downside of using artificial sweeteners.

Spring rains are here, but there's good news: the Beer Garden at Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill now has a roof, so we're open rain or shine! Cozy up next to a fire pit and enjoy a house-brewed drink and something to eat.

It is with mixed feelings that Bamboo Reef Scuba Dive Shop in Monterey announces that Keith McNutt is stepping down as manager. Keith has managed the Lighthouse Avenue shop for 27 years and has a loyal following.

Bamboo Reef Monterey has a high reputation in the tech diving community because of the quality of the gas mixtures prepared for their tanks. This is primarily due to Keith's high standards. Keith has instilled in his staff the importance of customer service, quality, and safety, and under his leadership Bamboo Reef Monterey was once again voted the best dive shop in Monterey for 2016. But Keith is not leaving Bamboo Reef yet! He will be around to help out with the transition and still plans to lead some tours and teach some classes.

Bamboo Reef in Monterey is excited to announce that Adam Lester has accepted the position as manager. Adam is a Monterey native and has been with Bamboo Reef for 6 years. Adam recently received his instructor credentials and has been leading tours and now helping new divers explore and learn to dive in Monterey. Adam has worked closely with Keith and has been the person to go to in Keith's absence.

Bamboo Reef wishes Keith all the best as he and his wife, Carol, start their new adventure, and we wish Adam success in his new endeavor. We will be hosting an event at Bamboo Reef on Friday, April 21, 6pm-8pm, where both of our stars will be present. Come by and thank Keith for all he has done for the diving community and welcome Adam in his new role.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and SmileLabs Monterey Bay will be donating a portion of our April sales to Autism Speaks. Come in this month, relax, get a brighter smile, and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by autism.

SmileLabs, offering chairside teeth whitening, is located at 188 Webster Street in Old Monterey. Please call us for an appointment, 831-717-4676.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

The Campbell Reporter writes about the Campbell Heritage Theatre's new high tech spotlight system that cost a total of $38,690. It'll be a crowd pleaser!

BOOGIE: Campbell's Music Festival is just weeks away. Would you like to Volunteer and help us sell tickets? Send your Name, Email, Phone number and availability (May 20 or 21, morning or afternoon) to: volunteer@campbellchamber.net

Save the Date: ABC Training April 30th

Please see the volunteer form online.

Did you know that Oya Salon offers blowouts for only $35? We have appointments available all day, every day. Phone us at 831-656-0570 to book your appointment. We're conveniently located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.