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Store Wide New Year Sale at Simply Smashing!

Posted on December 29th, 2015 by SimplySmashing

From now through January 3rd, everything at Simply Smashing is on sale!

  • Clothing: Up to 75% Off
  • Denim: up to 40% Off
  • Handbags: Up to 40% Off
  • Jewelry, Gloves, Scarves & Fascinators: Up to 25% Off
  • Cards & Candles: 10% Off
  • Art: Up to 50% Off

Even the newest of our brand-spankin' new items are on sale!
And, we'll pay sales tax when you pay cash

What a splendid opportunity to treat yourself...pick up those holiday gifts still on your list...and how about your New Year's Eve accoutrements!

  • Can not be combined with other offers
  • Excludes exchange/trade/layaway/gift certificate purchases
  • No price adjustments on previous purchases
  • All reduced price purchases are final sales

Have You Seen "Brown Dog?"

Posted on December 27th, 2015 by sheldon

Attention patrons of Downtown Campbell. We need your help in finding a lost friend. A little girl was accidentally separated from her best friend, “Brown Dog”, on 12/26/15 while enjoying a pastry in Downtown Campbell. The last known location of Brown Dog was at La PanotiQ French Bakery. He was last seen wearing grey overalls with a red heart and a brown cap and he also goes by the name “Lovie”. Anyone with information that may lead to the recovery of Brown Dog should email the office of missing stuffed animals at info@downtowncampbell.com. Reward of $1,000,000 or the eternal gratitude of a little girl, whichever is the latter.

Old Monterey Road Closures on Thursday, December 31, 2015

Posted on December 22nd, 2015 by omba

First Night Monterey will take place on Thursday, December 31 from 3pm to midnight. Please be aware that First Night festivities will close the following streets in Old Monterey:

* Pacific Street, between Madison Street and Jefferson Street, 1pm-6pm

* Alvarado Street, 2pm-12:30am

* Bonifacio Place, between Alvarado Street and Tyler Street, 2pm-12:30am

* Franklin Street, between Calle Principal and Tyler Street, 4pm-12:30am

* Jefferson Street, between Van Buren Street and Pacific Street, 6pm-10:30pm

* Pierce Street, 6pm-10:30pm

* King Street, 6pm-10:30pm

Event parking is available in the Old Monterey garages, as well as the MIIS and City Hall parking lots.

More Info
http://monterey.org/...http://monterey.org/Portals/1/newsroom/2015Releases/15_1222FirstNightS...

Bamboo Reef Trip to Indonesia, August 4-14, 2016

Posted on December 15th, 2015 by lighthouseave

Join the Lighthouse District's Bamboo Reef and Keith and Carol McNutt on this spectacular dive vacation to Tasik Ria Resort in Manado, Indonesia, August 4-15, 2016.

About 30 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of Manado is Tasik Ria Resort & Spa. This family owned and run resort, with its peaceful and scenic palm-fringed backdrop, offers not only luxury and comfort but also a level of warmth and hospitality which in today's frantic world is such a rarity. With the Bunaken National Park only a 45 minute boat ride away, you can be assured of some of the best diving in the world.

Price is $2,995 all-inclusive. The fee includes: roundtrip airfare; 7 nights, double occupancy; sea view rooms; 6 diving days, 3 dives per day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; roundtrip airport transfers; and one extra night in Singapore. (Single occupancy is available for a supplement of $250.)

A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot on this trip. Price is subject to change without notice. For more information, please phone us at 831-372-1685.

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/...https://www.facebook.com/bambooreefscubadiving/photos/a.10151214484218...

Handmade Soaps at Lilify & Bright Coffee

Posted on December 15th, 2015 by Lighthouse District

Lilify and Bright Coffee are delighted to have signature handmade soaps created by Yeun Byun of Soaps of 7 Flowers now on the floor. Starting with clean, all-natural ingredients from sustainable sources, these soaps are rich in topical and therapeutic benefits and produced locally in small batches. They're great for holiday gifts!

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/...https://www.facebook.com/lilifydesigns/photos/a.442270059524.221334.31...

Ukulele, Guitar, Singing, Piano and Drum Lesson Classes: Winter 2016

Posted on December 15th, 2015 by Eddymree

Have you ever considered taking guitar, singing, piano, drums or ukulele lessons?

Well now is the perfect time to finally do it!

SJG School of Music, the leading provider of group and private music lessons in San Jose and Campbell, is now enrolling adult and youth students in group music lessons for Winter 2016.

Classes are conveniently offered at several locations in both Campbell and San Jose.

Group music lessons are the affordable and flexible choice to make you into a MUSIC PLAYER, instead of just a music listener.

Course offerings vary by location. Click on the link below to see locations and course offerings at each location. Classes start in January 2016.

See you in class!

Check us out on Yelp:

SJG School of Music

More Info
http://sjgschoolofmusic.com/...http://sjgschoolofmusic.com/group-music-lessons/

Art Sale at Simply Smashing! Boutique

Posted on December 14th, 2015 by SimplySmashing

Simply Smashing is having an ART SALE! If you like the wall decor, you can have it!

All artwork on our gallery walls is on sale...up to 50% OFF from now through Christmas Eve. Deck your walls, or give the gift of art...what a splendid idea!

Note: The Art Sale excludes the upcoming M. Hummel photography installation.

Buy Three Candles Get One Free at REDEMPTION

Posted on December 10th, 2015 by Downtown Campbell

Special deal from REDEMPTION in Downtown Campbell: They have these wonderful candles and for a limited time, you can get one free when you buy three of them. They have a lot more than candles and things for people who like candles. They have a very eclectic collection of household gifts and goods with the common thread that all were made in California. You can't shop more local than that!

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/...https://www.facebook.com/shopredemption/photos/a.436620223161865.10737...

Looking for a Home for Frontier Village Building Replicas

Posted on December 9th, 2015 by sheldon

Well, this doesn't have much to do with Downtown Campbell, but I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to help or know someone who might be able to keep a little bit of local history from vanishing again. You may have heard of a Campbell fella named Shaughnessy McGeehee who's spent the past 20 years rebuilding a miniature version of Frontier Village.

His tribute to Frontier Village includes tiny versions of key buildings like the school house, general store, and saloon. They're going to be demolished at the end of January unless someone can rescue them and give them a home. I've attached some photos of some of the buldings. I think there are a few more and as of yesterday, none of them had a home yet.

With the exception of the schoolhouse, the footprint of each mini building is about the size of a large walk-in closet and the usable space inside that being a little bit bigger than your average bedroom closet.

You can find out more about these buildings here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/frontiervillage/permalink/10153137272716...

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/...https://www.facebook.com/groups/frontiervillage/permalink/101531372727...

In Memory of Judy Aagard, Tiny Tots Diaper Service & Baby Boutique

Posted on December 8th, 2015 by DCBA

Life is pretty good in Downtown Campbell these days, but you don't have to go back very far to run into the times when our small, but smiling district was in a perpetual state of being up and coming. There are only a handful of people left over from those difficult years who know this part of Downtown Campbell's history by heart.

Judy Aagard was one of those people. She contributed time, money, and effort to all sorts of things that might help Downtown Campbell be a more vibrant place to live, work, and be. She did it even when it seemed like it would be all for nothing and she did it even though many of the efforts would do little for her own business.

Even when she became ill, she would be first to express concern over how YOU were doing. That was the kind of person she was and just about everyone who's been in Downtown Campbell a while has had a chance to experience this for themselves. It's hard not to be moved when you encounter a person with Judy's warmth and spirit. Her passing is hard to fathom for the Downtown Campbell family. We've lost a special person. We're gonna miss her.

If you would like to learn more about Judy, the Tiny Tots website posted an endearing tribute.

More Info
http://tinytots.com/...http://tinytots.com/judy/

Pixels: Order a Custom T-Shirt or Tote Bag Featuring Your Own Photo

Posted on December 8th, 2015 by lighthouseave

New at Pixels Graphic Design, Print & Copy on Lighthouse: t-shirt print and press transfers! Have your photo, logo, or message pressed right on to your clothing. Send in or drop off your photo and/or any message you'd like to add. Your design can be ready to press or we can design something awesome for you.

You can bring your own t-shirt, or a t-shirt can be ordered on your behalf. Please allow 2-3 business days from acceptance to completion. More lead time may be needed as we approach Christmas.

Print & Press Transfers: Standard (8" x 10.5"): $10 each
Print & Press Transfers: Large (10.5" x 16.5"): $15 each

Print & Press Tote Bag** (color/style options): $3-$7 +transfer charge
**Requires pre-order.

More Info
http://pixelsgraphicdesign.com/...http://pixelsgraphicdesign.com

Social Hour at Restaurant 1833, Sunday - Thursday

Posted on December 8th, 2015 by omba

Restaurant 1833 has just kicked off their new Social Hour, held Sunday - Thursday, 5pm-7pm on the patio and in the bar and lounge. Enjoy select classic cocktails for $9 and a pair of tasty tacos with all the fixings for $5. They're now offering a dynamic duo of chicken mole and birria-style pulled pork tacos on housemade tortillas with a side of chef Jason Franey's habanero-carrot hot sauce. Yum!

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/...https://www.facebook.com/restaurant1833

Exciting Upgrades at the Portola - December 2015

Posted on December 8th, 2015 by omba

The Portola Hotel & Spa is full of exciting changes as we close out 2015 and venture into 2016. The first project we are working on is the enhancement to all our guestrooms with a full bathroom remodel. This bathroom renovation is in its final stages of completion with 265 guestrooms already completed. We plan to finish an additional 94 bathrooms in early February 2016 and the final 20 will be completed by May 2016.

This full remodel includes several “green” features, as well as modern updates with a nautical feel to align with the atmosphere of the guestrooms. The renovation includes: taking down the bathrooms to the original framework and entirely re-building with a crisp new look, new features, and amenities. And as you can see from the photo, they tie in beautifully with the existing décor of our nautically inspired guestrooms.

Additionally, a significant amount of the construction waste has been, and will continue to be, recycled. As part of our mission, we strive to be the premier environmentally-friendly hotel property on the Central Coast of California; part of protecting the environment through practicing green initiatives includes providing a better guestroom environment for our guests. Environmentally friendly upgrades include: LED and compact fluorescent lighting, low flow sink faucet and shower heads, high efficiency toilets, and low VOC paints.

More Info
http://blog.portolahotel.com/...http://blog.portolahotel.com/exciting-upgrades-at-the-portola-guest-po...

Got a Book Lover on Your Holiday List? Try Recycle Bookstore!

Posted on December 7th, 2015 by DCBA

We'd like to shine a light on Recycle Bookstore in Downtown Campbell this week. If you've got a book lover or a child on your holiday shopping list, check them out. You probably already know that they're the first place you should have in mind when looking for a used book in the South Bay, but they also have some new titles too. Their selection of new books specifically feature childrens' books, best sellers, and the kind of books that would go well on a coffee table. You know, "gifty" sort of books.

As an extra bonus, you can say hello to the always fabulous Bob Newhart Cat whenever you go visit.

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