The Scholze Park Community Center is pleased to announce that the play! Monterey Travel Program Newsletter (formerly known as the Golden 55 Travelers Program Newsletter), listing information on all our trips now through December 2015, is available for download here as an Adobe PDF file. Just click this link to download the document.

The play! Monterey Travel Program isn't just for seniors: many trips are available for adults of all ages. For more information on trips, please phone 831-646-3878.

Enjoy 25-60% off during Simply Smashing's Summer Sale, now through July 3, 2015. Not only are we still rocking the 60% off section but, thrown in with that bargain, take 25% off the lion's share of our distinctive apparel! No joke, most of our fab frocks are marked down and we have some special savings in the accessories department, too.

Please note: Simply Smashing sale policies apply.

Campbell has lost another icon and Downtown Campbell has lost one of its most supportive boosters from years past when Downtown Campbell was a sleepy avenue that shut down and became a ghost town at 5pm every day. It's hard to believe, but those days are really not that long ago.

Betty Deal, your deeds will be remembered and your passion for improving things for business and the community in Campbell will live on. Thank you for all of your help and steadfast support for all those years. You were there and you will be missed.

The Campbell Chamber has a endearing tribute to Betty here:
http://campbellchamber.net/2015/06/24/in-honor-of-an-icon-betty-deal/

There will be a memorial service to celebrate Betty's adventures at Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel in Downtown Campbell on Monday, June 29th at 11:00am.

Peter B’s Brewpub has been awarded two Gold Medals by the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). Based on a scale of 1-100 points, Peter B’s Je T’Aime and Midnight Lighting earned 90 and 92 points, respectively.

Je T’aime has a clear gold amber color and is described by the BTI as bright and fruity. There are floral aromas of banana nut muffin, orange blossom honey, and herb baguette. It has a velvety, lively, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingly, interesting, medium-length arugula, peppercorns, stone fruit custard, and brown spices finish.

The second winning beer, Midnight Lightening, has an amber color with aromas of fruitcake, berry compote, and vinaigrette. It has a supple, tangy, effervescent, sourish medium-to-full body and a warming, nuanced, medium-long balsamic and soy drizzled dark berries, pomegranate, crème brulee, and salty roasted chestnuts finish.

Once again, the very popular Campbell Farmer's Market took top billing in a best of readers poll. The Farmers' Market that takes place in Downtown Campbell every Sunday from 9am to 1pm was voted as the Best in Silicon Valley 2015 by the readers of the San Jose Mercury News.

Downtown Campbell's year round Farmer's Market is well loved for the community atmosphere and fresh produce grown locally by California Farmers. It's also known for being a great place to people watch and shop for more than just your usual groceries. People come for the craft vendors, live music, coffee, breakfast at one of our restaurants, and for the casual shopping atmosphere.

If you want proof, here's a photo album for you to look through of the Campbell Farmer's Market. Better yet, come on down and enjoy it in person.

Portola Hotel and Spa, which currently holds the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED® certification for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, has completed the highly esteemed recertification process. This recertification represents a continuation of the eco-friendly initiatives set out in 2009. As the first LEED® hotel in Central California, Portola Hotel & Spa takes much pride in providing both eco-friendly and superior services and amenities to their guests.

Portola Hotel has invested in a new set of initiatives to guarantee its already existing superior “green” hospitality and live up to the eco-friendly standards of the LEED® certification. Some efforts include:

*Almost 20% of the hotel’s employees commute using alternative forms of transportation including biking, walking, and public transit.

*Native and adaptive plants that are drought-tolerant and provide habitat are placed throughout the property.

*In order to eliminate the hotel’s contribution to ozone depletion, all refrigerants containing CFCs have been phased out.

*Portola Hotel has purchased Renewable Energy Credits equivalent to 100% of yearly energy, which supports renewable energy generation offsite.

*Portola Hotel has a green cleaning policy and program and purchases over 60% sustainable cleaning products and materials leading to better air quality for staff and guests.

*Portola Hotel is diverting approximately 78% of waste from landfills and conducts an annual waste audit to identify areas that can be further approved.

This past weekend on June 13th and 14th, Zoe Miller participated in a fundraiser for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research one cup of lemonade at a time. Her lemonade stand was located outside of Recycle Bookstore for several hours each day. The goal was to raise $400 from the two day event. Her eventual tally totaled up to $1030.82. WOW!

Downtown Campbell salutes your efforts, Zoe!

Prime Monterey, the Lighthouse District spot for fitness, athletics, nutrition, and lifestyle, is pleased to announce three new classes! All levels are welcome.

Harmony's Fit Camp
Tues & Thurs: 6am - 6:50am
Cardio and strength conditioning, including intervals, circuit training, TRX, kettlebell and body weight exercises.
*Instructor, Harmony Drew: “I want to share my passion of working out with others. I realize the importance of enjoying a workout and feeling proud of yourself for getting up and doing it. Getting physically strong has great impact on self-esteem and inner strength."

Foundation Training
Thurs: 12pm
Developed by a physical therapist, improves coordination, alleviates chronic pain, strengthens you for any physical activity.
*Instructor, Mia Hurst: With over twenty years of experience in the movement arts, Mia loves working with those who are committed to embracing the best version of themselves so that they can impact the world with their high vibration. She not only motivates, but inspires an authenticity in her clients, resulting in physical and mental sustainability and brilliance in body, mind, and spirit.

Primefit
Mon, Wed, Fri: 11am (no class in August)
High intensity training building mobility, strength, and endurance using kettlebells, parallettes, gymnastic rings, clubs, and your own body weight
*Instructor, Jolie Kobrinsky: Jolie, who can now officially call herself a Spartan, strives to make physical improvement daily, unavoidable, and delightful for herself, her clients, and her community. She believes the body is an expression of our state of mind, our inner self, so building a cleaner, leaner, stronger, wiser, and more radiant body is the most direct way to achieving our greatest potential.

In addition to offering a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and organic virgin coconut oil, The Olive Bar is happy to book a private group tasting event at our store for your next gathering of friends, associates, clients, etc. Learn why extra virgin olive oil is so healthy for us and find out if you like a mild olive oil, a medium bodied one, or the robust like the Europeans! Our experienced staff will share ideas of how to pair olive oil and balsamics, and you can taste the pairing and experiment.

Book a group workshop, bring a few appetizers and some wine, and have a party at our shop - it’s fun! Call the store's manager, Didi, to book one of these events now: 408-370-1901 or didi@theolivebar.com.

Treat your body well and your body will treat you well. The objective of KWENCH is to provide a fresh, healthy drink, free of additives. They are NOW OPEN in Downtown Campbell with their second location.

KWENCH Juice
428 E. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008

KWENCH Juice was inspired by the founder's struggle to provide fresh healthy and nutritious juices for her father who was terminally ill with cancer and could not ingest solid food. Unable to find juices made from freshly cut fruits and free of preservatives and other additives, she began to prepare her own juices to give her father the healthier alternatives she was unable to find.

On behalf of the Old Monterey Foundation and the Old Monterey Business Association we would like to thank Union Bank, our Presenting Patriot Sponsor, for their continued support and donations that make our 4th of July Parade possible, year after year.