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Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Lighthouse Avenue Buildings Come Down
by Phillip Molnar
Monterey Herald, 07/14/14

Monterey Tobacco Sign Likely About 88 Years Old [Carbone's]
by Phillip Molnar
Monterey Herald, 07/18/14

Knock Down, Drag Out: Developer Carl Outzen's Lighthouse Avenue Project Can't Get Any Love from the Neighborhood
by David Schmalz
Monterey County Weekly, 07/17/14

West End Celebration Adds Eco-Fashion Show [Cat's Meow]
by Kathryn McKenzie
Monterey Herald, 06/05/14

Threading Is Now Available at Oya Salon

Posted on July 21st, 2014 by lighthouseave

An alternative to waxing, threading offers great results with less skin irritation. This ancient Middle Eastern technique of hair removal creates a defined brow line and silky smooth hairless skin.

Oya Salon is now offering 10% off threading services until August 15, 2014. Call today to book your appointment, 831-656-0570.

Birthday parties at MY Museum: we know how to party!

Posted on July 21st, 2014 by omba

Did you know you can hold your child's birthday party at Monterey County Youth Museum?

MY Museum sets the stage for creating a great birthday party for your child at competitive prices. Not only will your guests enjoy the Museum's seven galleries, we also offer three different birthday party packages with help from a staff known for creating memorable experiences. You bring the cake and we’ll help with the rest.

Standard Party Package - 15 children per room
Includes 2 hours of playtime for party guests, 15 goody bags, 15 party crowns, and exclusive use of the Party Room.
Members: $175 or $300 for two rooms
Non-members: $200 or $325 for two rooms

Private Party Package - up to 75 guests
Have the whole museum to yourself and your favorite friends. This package includes 2 hours of exclusive use of the museum and party rooms, a decorated gift table, and all guests receive a special 10% discount at the MY Gift Cart.
Members: $375
Non-members: $425 (includes a complimentary membership)

Slumber Party Package - 1 adult for every 5 guests required
You'll get an all night exclusive sleepover in the Museum starting at 7pm, including 2 Sleepover staff members, goody bags, activities and games, light evening snack, and light breakfast.
Members: $35 per person
Non-members: $40 per person

Angie would like to introduce to you her newest women's jacket, available now at Angie's Boutique at 315 Calle Principal. This soft, stylish, semi-fitted quilted jacket has zippers, zippers, zippers! It's perfect for an evening out, a day at the office, or to wear casually with a pair of jeans. Available in black and cream.

Summertime at Ocean Sushi Deli

Posted on July 12th, 2014 by OceanSushiDeli

Ocean Sushi Deli has had a busy summer! In July, we helped cater the 100th year birthday celebration of George Tanimura (of Tanimura & Antle). The epic event, with 600 guests, included a fireworks display, taiko drummers from San Jose, and even sky jumpers!

On August 13, we'll be serving sushi for the unofficial kick-off party of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and its 2,500 guests. There's never a dull moment!

If you're looking for a caterer and delicious Japanese fare, please give us a call at 831-645-9876. We'll be happy to speak with you.

Ainsley House Seeks Christmas Decorators

Posted on July 7th, 2014 by DCBA

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Ainsley House's annual winter holiday celebrations. For the past twenty years, organizations and businesses have partnered with museum staff and volunteers to decorate the historic Ainsley House. We invite you to help us celebrate the holidays and our anniversary by decorating an Ainsley House room in a theme inspired by the 1920s and 30s.

Visit www.CityofCampbell.com/Museum for decorating information and guidelines, decorator registration form, and some ideas from the 1920s and 1930s to serve as inspiration.

Lighthouse District Big Splash 2014

Posted on July 6th, 2014 by lighthouseave

The New Monterey Business Association and Green Chalk Contemporary present Big Splash!

In July and August, businesses up and down Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey will present aquatic-themed activities and specials just for you. We'll have art exhibitions, outdoor films, talks about aquatic life and the ocean shore, great sales, and more!

Dip your toes in the water and have fun with us this summer at the Lighthouse District. To view a complete list of events, please click here.

Campbell Cares Food Drive

Posted on July 6th, 2014 by DCBA

The Downtown Campbell Business Association is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank for a Campbell Cares Food Drive! July 12-31, 2014, the following businesses will have canned food donation barrels in-store and will be offering a special discount or promotion with the donation of two or more canned food items.

Participating businesses: Bombshell Boutique, Frost Cupcake Factory, Palazzi Slaon, Simply Smashing Boutique, Tessora's Barra di Vino, The Olive Bar, The Socialight, Tiny Tots Baby Boutique, and Urban Girl.

Warning: Fire Inspection Scam in Monterey

Posted on July 4th, 2014 by lighthouseave

The Monterey County Fire Prevention Officers Association, together with the Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association, has issued a warning to alert business owners of a scam that includes mailed invoices from a fake fire inspection company.

At least one business in Monterey County was mailed an invoice this month from “RMZ Fire Safety” claiming payment $413.11 was due for fire inspection services that never occurred. RMZ Fire Safety’s mailing address on the invoice is in Walnut Creek, California.

The recipient reviewed the invoice and knew they had never received services from RMZ Fire Safety. Fortunately, the recipient had already been working with a local, licensed fire protection contractor, who informed them the invoice may be part of a scam. The local fire agency was called and notified of the false invoice.

The Monterey County Sheriff and District Attorney’s office have also been notified about the matter.

To avoid becoming victims of false-invoice scams, business owners should carefully review invoices before paying them to ensure the services have been received.

If anyone believes they have received a false invoice for fire inspection services, they can contact their local fire department’s fire prevention bureau, 831-596-4716.

The Lighthouse District's own Cat's Meow is playing a role in the West End Celebration's Imagine. Recreate. Fashion. Show and UpCycle Contest, and would like to announce a call for fashion designers!

The West End Celebration has long been known for art of every genre. This year, it will feature a spectacular fashion show entitled Imagine. Recreate. Fashion., focusing on sustainable fashion design, using pre-owned garments from Cat's Meow as the raw materials for expression.

The UpCycle Contest, taking place during the first half of the fashion show, will be an event at which each local contestant, selected from among a pool of applicants, will present fashions he or she has designed that are inspired by a specific Monterey peninsula artist using free materials from Cat's Meow. At the show, a panel of judges will select their favorites in each category, and the overall winner will be awarded one of twenty spots in the next Community Palette Annual Event.

If you are a fashion designer who would like to apply to participate, please click here for more information and to fill out the application form.

A Brilliant Boutique Collaboration

Posted on June 25th, 2014 by DCBA

When It's A Girl Thing, a high end fine jewelry and accessories consignment boutique and winner of The Mercury News "Best in Silicon Valley" suddenly lost their lease, owner Cindy Sanders called on her friend and fellow boutique owner Deb Rohzen, purveyor of unique new apparel and adornments at Simply Smashing! in Downtown Campbell. The two seasoned boutique owners set about finding a solution to this conundrum...the result: It's A Girl Thing has popped up at Simply Smashing!

Cindy has brought the best of the best of her stunning wares to Simply Smashing - a boutique within a boutique, if you will! It's the best of both worlds: high end designer bags and baubles, and Simply Smashing style all under one roof. The Quintessential Boutique Experience just got brilliant, daaahling! Come and visit us at 241-B East Campbell Ave. in Downtown Campbell.

Take the Short Survey for Campbell Historical Museums!

Posted on June 19th, 2014 by DCBA

The Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House is seeking feedback from the public, Museum visitors, Ainsley Garden event participants, and Museum members about programs and services offered by the Museum. Feedback from these surveys will be used by Museum staff to prepare for an August 5 City Council Study Session which will help inform the Civic Center Master Plan.

Each survey is 10 questions or less, should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and are completely anonymous.

Please take the surveys that apply to you. Surveys must be completed by June 25, 2014. Your feedback is important and appreciated!

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/museum

Snap Fitness Offering Free Enrollment in June

Posted on June 10th, 2014 by lighthouseave

Snap Fitness, your Lighthouse District health club, wants you to look and feel your best this summer. We now have a special offer for our New Monterey neighbors!

* FREE ENROLLMENT for the month of June - savings of $99
* Call 831-373-3990 to set-up an appointment or stop by the Monterey Club during staffed hours
* Access Key $25
* Monthly rates
* No contracts means no hassles!
* No hidden processing or cancellation fees
* 24/7 key controlled access - like having your own private gym
* No crowds - no lines - no waiting
* FREE Fitness Assessment and equipment tutorial
* FREE website to track your workouts
* Access to all 1,300+ Snap Clubs at no additional cost

The Bull & Bear Logo Contest

Posted on June 6th, 2014 by omba

The Mucky Duck American Restaurant & Bar in Old Monterey will change its name to the "Bull & Bear" at the start of 2015, and the owners would like for you to be a part of this process! Buich Bros Restaurant Group (owners of the Mucky Duck) would like to reach out to all those willing to assist in the creation of our new logo through this free contest.

Submissions will be open from now until Aug 31, 2014, when the field will be cut down to 16 finalists. Submissions can be submitted via email (subject "Logo contest"), in person, or via snail-mail to The Mucky Duck, 479 Alvarado St, Monterey CA 93940. Please note: only serious applicants need apply. Any offensive (religious, racist, or sexual) artwork will be quickly laughed at and discarded.

Rules & Prizes:
1) Contestants must include their contact information. Failure to do so can result in use of your design without credit to you, the artist.

2) All logo submissions must pertain or be relevant to the history of the "Bull vs. Bear" concept.

3) Any submissions must be original artwork. Must be in highest resolution formats, preferably "vector" so it can easily be transferred/recreated onto menus, material, ads, etc.

4) Please remember to have any potential logo submissions converted to an e-file which can be conveniently shared/sent via email.

1st Place: $200; dinner for 4 in our front room; Three one-year Duck Club memberships for 2015; and a Bull & Bear swag package.

2nd Place: $100; dinner for 4 in our front room; two one-year Duck Club memberships for 2015; and a Bull & Bear swag package.

3rd Place: Dinner for 2 in our front room; one one-year Duck Club membership; and a Bull & Bear swag package.

Please feel welcome to contact the Mucky Duck by phone, 831-655-3031 or by email for details and questions.

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