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In December 2024, all Barrel Picks at The Whisky Club's retail bottle shop are 10% off. Visit us at 425 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey to find unique expressions that make excellent gifts for the discerning whisky lover.

About TWC's Barrel Picks

Barrel Picks are whiskies obtained exclusively by The Whisky Club by the barrel. They're usually selected by a master distiller or distillery team for us for its unique qualities, then tasted and approved by our staff. The entire barrel is then bottled by the distillery exclusively for The Whisky Club. That means that any TWC Barrel Pick in our bottle shop is a one-of-a-kind expression that will make a truly unique gift.

Current Barrel Picks

Angel’s Envy (KY)
Buffalo Trace (KY)
Clonakilty (Ireland)
Elijah Craig (KY)
Frey Ranch (NV)
Hillrock (NY)
Rod & Hammer (CA)
WhistlePig (VT)

First Night Monterey is seeking volunteers for their upcoming New Year's Eve celebration! If you, your family, or your group are interested in joining them for a fun and festive evening, please visit their volunteer page.

Volunteers are needed to assist with various activities and tasks throughout the night, including event setup and hosting at venues, trash cleanup, and guest assistance. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community, make new friends, and be a part of a memorable New Year's Eve celebration.

Volunteer assignments are made in 4 hour shifts according to your preferences - everyone gets a chance to enjoy performances, and all volunteers will get a free admission button.

Paulina R Photography is offering specials on portrait and wedding photography in Monterey County. Capture the moment in all its beauty with a professional photographer!

Portrait Special

Get $200 off portrait photography services in Monterey County. These aren't old fashioned studio portraits - they're photos shot on location that allow your personality to shine through.

Please contact Paulina through her website for details and use code PORTRAIT25 to receive this special discount. Must book by May 31, 2025.

Wedding Photography Special

Have every detail of your wedding day beautifully documented. Paulina R Photography is offering $600 off photography services at any Monterey County wedding (8 hours).

A variety of wedding packages are available starting at $4100. Please contact Paulina through her website for details and use code WEDDING25 to receive this special discount. Must book by May 31, 2025.

About Paulina R Photography

Paulina loves to capture a blend of creatively candid shots and iconic posed photos, helping people to laugh and feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The result is a dazzling collection of images that captures the essence of love and joy in her subjects.

Slowfiber is hosting our second annual Artisan Holiday Craft Sale, now through December 21. You'll find beautiful textiles, hand knit goods, slow stitched items, and more by 12 local makers. It's perfect for holiday shopping!

Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm, at Slowfiber, 517A Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Participating makers include:
Jenny Webster
Becky Ohsiek
Jade Minelli
Janet White
Linda Watson
Paris Richardson
Tori Derr
Tammy Tahara
Patti Wells
Jennifer Valdez
Roxanne Gibson
Marci Greenberg

💖🌟 Looking to Promote Your Business, Organization, or Brand? 🌟💖

Posted on December 4th, 2024 by Campbell Recreation Events

Partner with us as a sponsor for Campbell’s 2025 Valentine Fun Run 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Dash on February 8th!

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to over 800 participants while supporting an event that strengthens our community. Your sponsorship helps us create a memorable experience that encourages health, fitness, and connection for all.

✨ Sponsorship Benefits Include:
✅ Business logo on Race Day shirts and website
✅ Booth at Event (Platinum & Gold)
✅ Business Highlighted on our Community Center Reader Board
✅ Recognition at the event
✅ FREE or discounted employee race entries

📆 Sponsorship Deadline: January 10, 2025 (to ensure your logo appears on the shirts).

For more information, visit www.campbellca.gov/valentine or email laurenc@campbellca.gov.

Recycled Records Tees and Stickers

Posted on December 4th, 2024 by Recycled Records

Is there a record enthusiast on your holiday shopping list? Recycled Records is the Lighthouse District's destination for music lovers, and they have some very nice t-shirts and stickers in stock at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

T-Shirts

These are good quality, 100% cotton tees with the shop logo front and back, available in either white or tan in a variety of sizes. Now is a great time to buy one as the store will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. $20 each.

Stickers

Recycled Records' stickers are designed in-house and they look great. Show your pride in old-school modes of listening with either the record player or the cassette tape. Or why not buy both? They make great stocking stuffers. $3 each.

Christmas Music

If you're looking for Christmas music, Recycled Records has that, too. Go and look through their special holiday music section for some fun finds.

If there's a comic book collector in your life, Current Comics has a great gift for them! We now have a selection of stunning comic book storage boxes at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Most are $12, they'll help keep the comics in good condition, and they look great on any shelf, decorated with images of some of our favorite characters.

Stop by the shop to see what we have available. At the moment, we have designs featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, Wakanda, and more.

The holiday season is here, and International Cafe offers offsite catering and hosts gatherings for as many as 20-25 people here at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Catering and Event Menu

With our catering and group events, you can select items off the cafe's menu or we can work with you to develop a custom menu to fit your needs. We're happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and allergies. And we can tailor a menu around special regions or a theme. We love to help you make special memories with delicious food.

Booking

Please email or call Gloria at the market, 831-375-9451. She'll be happy to consult with you about catering or hosting a gathering of friends, family, or co-workers at the cafe.

About International Cafe

International Cafe is a locally owned and operated business run by the same friendly family who have owned International Market and Deli for years at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Did you know that Lighthouse Books has an entire section of Christmas books and movies for children and adults at 600 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey?

We have everything from gently used children's picture books to traditional Christmas stories by authors such as Charles Dickens and Louisa May Alcott, and, at the moment, two entire shelves of Christmas romance novels. Plus we have DVDs of fun holiday movies for all ages.

Our selection is ever-changing, so if you don't see anything you like this week, something might appear next week. But stop by soon to get first dibs - we're a used book store, so titles come and go.

Cypress Boutique has a wealth of holiday gifts and fashion finds this holiday season. We have beautiful, locally-made earrings and necklaces, accessories to liven up any hat, and new and gently used jackets and coats that are perfect for staying warm and stylish this winter.

Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and browse through our selection. Need some help finding the right gift? We're an independently owned shop that prides ourselves on our friendly customer service, and we have a wide range of affordable options.

Monterey Holistic Health will be closing on December 21, 2024. Everything in our shop is 20% off, including CBD products, incense, and whimsical gifts handmade by store owner Christina (see photos below). We're even selling the shelving and cabinets. We're open daily at 11am at 623 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

It's been a pleasure to serve you at our shop and be a part of this community, and we want to thank all of our customers for supporting us throughout the years. Please come and say goodbye before we close our doors.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, December 2-21, 2024.

Every 5 items donated (canned food or dried goods) will give you one entry into our raffle. There is no limit on donations! At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.

Let’s give back to our wonderful community in Monterey. Feel free to reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram with any questions.

Registration for our Winter/Spring 2025 classes is NOW OPEN for Campbell Residents! Starting tomorrow at 9 AM, registration will be available to everyone. Don’t miss out on securing your spot in our amazing lineup of classes!

NEW this Winter/Spring:

For Youth: Bridge, Adaptive Dance, Winter Cooking, Pickleball

For Adults: Gut Healing, Pickleball, Bridge, Belly Dance

For 50+: Fresh Air Fitness, Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Visit www.campbellca.gov/register to learn more and register!

To view our Winter/Spring Activity Guide, visit www.campbellca.gov/activityguide

Venture Gallery presents a group exhibit of local artists, A Few of My Favorite Things. The show will feature smaller, favorite works that have special meaning for the artists who made them, perfect for gifting.

As artists, the urge, the desire - the need to create - moves that creative energy through us. This show of our favorite things will perhaps be your inspiration for gift-giving! Bring joy to a loved one and support local artists by purchasing paintings, jewelry, wood, and glass creations.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day. We are located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Freedom Bakery's personalized cookies make the perfect gift to send to family, friends, and clients. These delicious butter shortbread cookies, printed with your photo or business logo, are individually wrapped and available in different shapes and sizes.

Whether as a corporate thank you or a personal holiday gift, your custom photo cookie is one of a kind. And you can trust our local, family-run bakery, which has been producing photo cookies for families and businesses across the country since 1996.

About the Cookies

Our Cookie Greetings® are as great tasting as they look - butter shortbread cookies mixed and hand cut in Watsonville, baked to perfection, then iced by hand with a light lemon icing. Our signature shortbreads have a crisp, clean snap and a delicious buttery taste.

Printing Process

All our custom cookies are created using a direct-to-cookie printing process for great colors and a delicious bite. Free of any gummy transfers or edible paper, our unique process shows off the image so there's no peeling or any strange aftertastes.

Ordering

Please visit our website to learn more and place your order. We offer free pick-up at our Monterey boutique at 305 Webster Street, Fri-Sun, 10am-1pm, and at our Watsonville bakery, Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 9am-5pm; and Sun, 9am-2pm.

🏀 Join the fun and be part of the Campbell Recreation Youth Basketball League! Deadline to register is December 11th! 🏀 This winter season co-ed league is all about building skills and having a blast—perfect for players of all levels! Players will learn techniques dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and other fundamentals of the game from parent volunteer coaches. All players will play a minimum of two full quarters each game.

Gift Certificates from I & I Healing Arts

Posted on November 26th, 2024 by omba

I & I Healing Arts, an independent, locally-owned studio offering nutrition and lifestyle coaching and integrative bodywork, is offering 25% off our gift certificates November 25-30. Please call Elexia at 831-277-8552 to purchase.

Gift certificates, regular prices:
60 minutes, $120
75 minutes, $150
90 minutes, $175

I & I Healing Arts Studio is located at 530 Abrego Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Gift Cards for High Scores Arcade

Posted on November 26th, 2024 by High Scores Arcade

Give the gift of unlimited play! High Scores Arcade is offering gift cards, available both online and at the front desk of the arcade at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. There could be no better present for the gaming enthusiast in your life.

High Scores specializes in classic gaming in a nostalgic, retro atmosphere. We offer unlimited gaming by the hour or an all-day pass with in-and-out privileges. All games are set to freeplay once you've got your wristband on.

We have more than 40 games on the floor and we routinely rotate new games into the mix. We're open Fri-Sat, 12:30pm-12am; Sun, 12:30pm-11pm; and Mon-Thu, 12:30pm-10pm. Come have fun!

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