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Now that's a Good Salad!

Posted on November 9th, 2024 by The Good Salad

Have you heard about the new salad spot in Downtown Campbell? The story goes that they wanted to call it "The Best Forkin' Salad You've Ever Had," but the name was too long. They settled on "The Good Salad", which quite frankly is the perfect name for the restaurant because when you're done, it'll be very hard not to say out loud "now that was a good salad!"

When Sanad Al Souz set out to open a salad restaurant, he wanted his salads to be more than just a healthy food option. He wanted them to be salads you'd crave and look forward to and these salads are indeed delicious! The ingredients are all natural and prepared daily for the freshest flavor. Nearly everything is made in-house from the highest quality ingredients. All of their dressings are homemade and with the exception of their sesame dressing, no seed oils are used. They only use extra virgin olive oil.

The Good Salad has six signature salads on their menu with each one a chef-crafted delicacy to match a different flavor profile. You can customize each one to your heart's content or build your own salad from scratch. Even better, you can build it online and dash in and out if you don't have time to sit down.

The Downtown Campbell location of The Good Salad is the 4th location in the Bay Area. You might recognize their location as the previous home of the much beloved Brown Chicken Brown Cow. Downtown Campbell may be The Good Salad's fourth location, but it's their first one where they have a proper dining room of their own. Two of their other locations only offer pick-up window service only and the third one is part of a food court.

The Good Salad is located at 397 E Campbell Ave and they're currently open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. They're located across from Rad & Co Salon behind Bestie's Boutique.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering specials in November including a Warming Vanilla Chai Massage & Gift (60 min., $185) and a Pumpkin Radiance Facial (60 min., $160). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

November Specials 2024

Warming Vanilla Chai Massage & Gift
$185 for 60 minutes
This luxurious treatment combines the soothing scents of vanilla and chai to create a truly comforting experience. Let the warming massage melt away your stress and the aromatic vanilla chai embrace your senses. As a gift, take home a Tara Spa Chai neck pillow, perfect for extending your relaxation beyond the spa.

Pumpkin Radiance Facial
$160 for 60 minutes
Indulge in the ultimate autumn luxury with our exclusive Pumpkin Radiance Facial. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, the pumpkin enzyme masque gently exfoliates and works to reveal a radiant, youthful glow. To enhance your experience, we include a Warming Vanilla Chai hand treatment to hydrate and soothe your hands during the colder season.

Fall Spanish Classes for Adults

Posted on November 5th, 2024 by Vive La Experiencia

Join us this fall in learning a new language! We are offering 3 different courses especially for adults this fall.

Starting Monday's November 18th

Adult Conversation 2 - 7:00pm-8:00pm in person

This course is great for those who have some experience with the language and want to focus on building their vocabulary and speaking skills.

Adult Beginners 1A - 5:30pm-7:00pm in person

This course is perfect for adults ready to take their first step in starting to learn this beautiful language.

Starting Thursday's November 21st

Adult Upper Beginner 2A 6:00pm-7:30pm in person

This course is great for those who have some experience with the language, know the basics and feel comfortable using the present tense.

Please contact us for more information and to register!

Monterey Museum of Art is seeking submissions of compelling and innovative artwork for its juried 2025 Biennial Exhibition, which will celebrate the diversity of Central California art. Submit your work November 19, 2024 - January 12, 2025.

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and up who reside in Monterey, Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Submissions are welcome November 19 - January 12 in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. (Please note: New Media, time-based, installation, and Artificial Intelligence [AI] artwork will not be considered.)

There is no submission fee. For more details, please read the Exhibition Prospectus.

Exhibition Theme

The theme for the 2025 Biennial Exhibition is Resonance and Reflection. This theme seeks submissions that explore how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts and reflections of both interior and exterior worlds.

The Monterey Museum of Art is delighted to announce its upcoming Biennial Exhibition, scheduled to run May 15 - August 31, 2025.

The Museum is seeking submissions of compelling and innovative artwork for the juried exhibition, which will celebrate the diversity of California art. Submit your work November 19, 2024 - January 12, 2025.

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and up who reside in Monterey, Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Submissions are welcome November 19 - January 12 in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. (Please note: New Media, time-based, installation, and Artificial Intelligence [AI] artwork will not be considered.)

There is no submission fee. For more details, please read the Exhibition Prospectus.

Exhibition Theme

The theme for the 2025 Biennial Exhibition is Resonance and Reflection. This theme seeks submissions that explore how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts and reflections of both interior and exterior worlds.

The theme encourages a wide range of interpretations, allowing artists from across the region to contribute diverse creative perspectives and spark public dialogue about contemporary California art.

Beginning November 5, Om Studios is offering a new class entitled Pilates Reformer for Active Aging on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:20pm at 631 Cass Street, Suite B in Downtown Old Monterey. Please register on the Om Studios website.

Join us for a nurturing Pilates Reformer class designed specifically for ages 50 and up, beginning Pilates students, and anyone seeking a gentler approach to fitness or recovering from an injury. This class focuses on mindful movement emphasizing core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness in a supportive environment.

Instructor Margy Spector will guide students in exploring fundamental Pilates principles using the reformer to enhance stability and alignment. Each session incorporates modifications to accommodate various fitness levels and ensure a safe experience.

Expect a balanced workout that promotes healing, improves mobility, and builds strength without strain. Whether you’re new to Pilates or returning after an injury, this class will empower you on your wellness journey. Come ready to move, breathe, and rejuvenate!

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of Maria Poroy and Carole Klein, our featured local artists for November. Their joint exhibit, Double Vision, features their dramatically colorful abstract work.

Maria Poroy and Carole Klein often create work that is different but often feels in sync - not like identical twins, but perhaps fraternal. Maria noticed how, over the years, she and Carole would bring in works that just seemed to belong together - they love to use the full range of blues, rich reds, acrylic paint, and mixed media. So the idea was hatched: why not do a joint exhibit? And just to make it more fun, they set a few guidelines on color and format for the show, but they won't see each other's work until it's on the wall at the gallery.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Maria Poroy and Carole Klein's artwork will be featured through November 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Calling all holiday helpers! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for Storytime with Santa at the Campbell Community Center on December 6th and December 8th! If you're 13 years or older and ready to bring some festive cheer, we’d love for you to join our team and help make this magical event unforgettable.

From assisting with craft activities to greeting families and capturing those priceless Santa moments, volunteers will play an essential role in spreading holiday joy. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this heartwarming tradition—sign up today and help us create a memorable holiday experience for our community!

For more information and to sign up, visit https://bit.ly/santavolunteer24

Cypress Boutique is excited to begin offering gently loved clothing alongside our fabulous new styles at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Whether you’re looking for something fresh and trendy or a unique piece to elevate your wardrobe, we’ve got a stunning selection of new and gently loved clothing and accessories. From cozy sweaters to chic accessories, there’s something for everyone!

Epicenter Cycling is happy to announce our favorite new bike gadget from Trek: the CarBack Bike Radar and Rear Light. Visit us at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to check it out.

This radar and light, designed to sit on the back of your bicycle, alerts you to rear-approaching cars and features a best-in-class daytime light visible up to 2 km away so you can stand out to passing vehicles.

Audible and visual alerts pair CarBack with your phone and the Trek Accessory App so you can choose how you get alerts. You can keep the app screen open for a visual display of detected vehicles or run it in the background with audio alerts.

The CarBack has an IPX7 waterproof rating so you can confidently ride through wet conditions, and has 7+ hours of battery life.

831 INK Seeks Experienced Tattoo Artist

Posted on October 24th, 2024 by 831 INK

831 INK Tattoo Studio is seeking an experienced artist to join our team at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

You must be an experienced tattoo artist with strong artistic abilities and portfolio and have your own equipment (although some supplies will be provided by shop). You must have a positive attitude, work well with others and alone, and have great communication and customer service skills.

You get to make your own hours and work as much or as little as you want. The shop is popular with tourists, military, and locals. We have a very competitive booth rental rate. Please DM us on Instagram if interested.

Please note: rock stars, drama kings/queens, and gangsters need not apply.

Calling Campbell Teen Debate Students!

Posted on October 22nd, 2024 by Campbell Recreation Events

🗣️✨ Calling all teen debaters! ✨🍕 Want to make your voice heard, enjoy free pizza, AND earn volunteer hours? 🍕 Join us for the Teen Debate at Pizza and Politics on October 30th! 🗓️

We’re looking for TWO teens from Campbell to represent the affirmative side of a big issue: Should California pass SB 54, banning single-use plastics? ♻️🌍

This is an amazing opportunity to:
✅ Earn volunteer hours
✅ Boost your resume by representing the city in a debate
✅ Sharpen your public speaking skills
✅ Fight for a more sustainable future 🌎

📍 Where: Cupertino Community Hall
When: October 30th at 6:30-8:30pm, Teen Debate starts at 7:55pm
🍕 Free pizza for all participants!

DM us or comment below if you're ready to take on the challenge! 💬 #DebateTeam #VolunteerHours #TeensLead #CampbellYouthCommission #PizzaAndPolitics

Hudson James, the boutique inside Franklin Street Collaborative, now offers a Hat Bar for Gigi Pip hats. At the Hat Bar, customers can select their favorite hat and then enhance it with curated feathers, headbands, charms, and custom engraving. Express your style in a fun and creative way!

About Hudson James

Hudson James, located at 201 W. Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is a concept shop blending city and coastal styles with a selection of clothing, accessories, and home decor.

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