Ok, so you're stuck for gift ideas again. Well, it's time to give up and just give out gift cards to Home Depot or Applebee's again like you did last year, right? Oh the high life, gift cards don't have to be boring!

Do you want to be "that person" gifting the ho-hum gift cards just because they were in front of you at the supermarket or do you really want to show the love with a gift card to someone's favorite spot in Downtown Campbell?

So to help you out, here's a partial list of places in Downtown Campbell that have gift cards or gift certificates available. Even better, some of these spots are offering special deals on their gift cards and they're throwing in bonus cards or selling the cards at a discount off of the face value.

See below for a list of places offering gift cards in Downtown Campbell and see our deals page for information about special deals on gift cards and gift certificates.

It's cold it's outside and CarmelBarre realizes that not everyone in our community has a safe, warm home or even a warm coat. Because there are those in need on our peninsula, CarmelBarre is participating in a One Warm Coat Drive. Please help us keep our community warm this winter!

Please considering donating a new or gently-worn coat of any size to our drive. You may donate coats on December 11, 2pm-4pm, at the Holiday Open House at CarmelBarre in Monterey (465 Pacific Street). Or you may bring in a coast during any of our classes from now until December 31, 2016. All coats collected will be donated locally to our neighbors in need. CarmelBarre's goal is to collect 100 coats this season!

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association is currently seeking board members and someone willing to help with the NMNA website. Please contact an NMNA board member for more information and to let him/her know of your interest. A new board will be elected the end of January for 2017.

Do you live in New Monterey and have an interest in working with the city to address resident concerns? Being a member of NMNA’s board makes you part of a team that speaks up for our neighbors and works toward solutions.

The holiday season is upon us and who doesn't enjoy a fabulous lunch delivered to your office! Treat your colleagues to lunch for the holidays and be the hero of your workplace. Boardwalk Sub Shop can cater virtually any kind of event, just call us and ask and we'll come up with a great celebration.

Boardwalk Sub Shop makes party trays for any occasion
8 Subs for 8-12 people: $90
12 Subs for 13-16 people: $135
16 Subs for 17-20 people: $180
20 Subs for 21-26 people: $225

All trays are made with your choice of subs, lettuce, tomato, and red onion with our famous hot peppers on the side. Having more guests? Let us know so we can accommodate everyone. Phone us at 831-296-5224 or visit us at 470 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey.

Om Studios in Monterey is happy to announce that we will be offering a special on our drop-in rates for all yoga and barre classes from December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Pay only $10 per class during that time!

The Portola Hotel & Spa has announced plans for a complete renovation of its tree-lined atrium lobby, together with construction of a new $3.5 million entrance plaza and 40,000 square foot Monterey Conference Center. The $6 million reimagined lobby will feature extensive use of wood complimented by lighted pendants in the 25-foot lobby fichus trees as well as a new bar and lobby seating providing a unique ambience for food and bar service.

Two world renowned firms have been selected as the design partners. The San Francisco-based Puccini Group is the interior-design partner for the Portola lobby enhancements. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is the designer for the 35,000-square foot entrance plaza and the $60 million conference space. Both the plaza and conference center are being constructed by the City of Monterey, through a long-standing private/public partnership with Portola.

“We’ve taken cues from the modern aesthetic tone set by the adjacent conference-center renovation, but have also set the hotel apart by creating a resort-like atmosphere and a strong sense of place consistent with Hotel’s setting adjacent to Monterey Bay,” added Puccini’s Chief Creative Officer, Rob Polacek. “The coastal Monterey landscape, wildlife and local artist community had a tremendous influence on our design and materials palette.”

These improvements include cutting-edge energy and water conservation fixtures, reinforcing the Portola’s commitment to green practices and its U.S. Building Council’s LEED® Certified Status. The project is scheduled for completion in April, 2017. During the renovation process, Portola will remain open for business.

Paper Wing Theatre in the Lighthouse District needs a fresh coat of paint, some new floors, refurbishment of the petite Gallerie Stage, and a general makeover! As you can imagine, this will require some good old-fashioned blood, sweat, and tears which we can supply, and a limited amount of capital, which is where YOU come in.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000. We ask you to give what you can so we can start the 2017 season with a bang! Our production line up this year includes: Godspell, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alice in Wonderland, The Rocky Horror Show, and A Christmas Carol, just to name a few. Be part of our mission!