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Paper Wing Theatre is pleased to report that, on February 7, 2014, we officially opened our newest location at 2115 North Fremont in Monterey. Now we have two theatres where you can enjoy quality entertainment!

Two venues means so many more options for you. We will continue to show 7 to 10 events per season at our 320 Hoffman location in New Monterey's Lighthouse District, and are excited to announce 7 additional shows at our newest space at 2115 North Fremont, located between Caruso's Corner restaurant and Denny's.

We are also happy to announce that our sister project, Recovery Theatre Inc., will be launched this year. The goal for Recovery Theatre Inc. is to expose those recovering from drug and alcohol dependency to the performing arts, specifically focusing on live theatre.

What all of this good news means for you: more theatre shows to choose from; a variety of comedies, musicals, dramas, original works, and the classics to be entertained by; a bigger assortment of outside music and performance events; and more chances to be part of a production.

Please check out our website and continue to buy tickets to our shows - the bulk of our business is reliant on your ticket purchases and patronage! If you wish to donate an additional amount to support our work, please click here.

The Lighthouse District's own Bay Physical Therapy & Fitness Center wants you to know that, as of January 1, 2014, California residents have improved access to physical therapist services thanks to Assembly Bill 1000, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in the fall. This "direct access" law means that many people can receive physical therapy treatment without the hassle of obtaining a referral from their doctor.

Under the previous law, patients could only be seen for an evaluation, fitness and wellness services, and treatment for a condition that had been the subject of a medical diagnosis. This new law expands patient access to physical therapy for immediate treatment for up to 45 days or 12 visits, whichever comes first.

In addition to therapy, Bay Physical Therapy & Fitness Center offers gym and fitness services at a cost of only $45 per month for unlimited use during business hours (Mon-Thur 8:30am-6pm & Fri 8:30am-4:30pm) or $5 per visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please phone us at 831-375-5909.

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.

Superior Salmon and the Power of Travel: An Inspiring Coastal California Book Signing Comes Monday
by Mark C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 01/24/14

Music Offerings this Week Are All Over the Map
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 01/21/14

Photos: Zoe Boekbinder in Monterey
by Nic Coury
Monterey County Weekly, 01/26/14

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.

Monterey Planners to Consider Apartment/Retail Project
by Larry Parsons
Monterey Herald, 01/13/14

Vaping Presents a Controversial and Untested Alternative to Traditional Smoking. Here's the Lowdown.
by Walter Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 01/16/14

Ma's Green Living in the Lighthouse District offers bulk refills of many environmentally-friendly household items, and we're pleased to announce that we now offer bulk quantity discounts. The more you fill, the more you save!

Bulk Quantity Discount
5% off purchase of 30 - 59 ounces
10% off purchase of 60 - 119 ounces
15% off purchase of more than 120 ounces

Ma's offers a wide range of products including shampoos and conditioners, soaps and lotions, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, laundry soaps, and more. You can bring your own container or purchase one of ours! Please click here to read how it works.

To get the quantity discount it doesn't all have to be in one container (i.e., you can fill 7 bottles of the same dish soap to get the discount), but it does have to be the same product. Please note: this cannot be combined with other discounts.

The New Monterey Business Association is pleased to welcome Pistons & Pearls Hair & Barber to the Lighthouse District! Located at 542 Lighthouse Avenue, Pistons & Pearls is a hair salon for women and traditional barbershop for men.

SaraPink, an experienced hair stylist, trained at the prestigious Sassoon Academy, Toni & Guy, and Bumble & Bumble. She tailors your cut and color to enhance your unique features and daily hair care needs, and also does blow-outs, styling, and hair extensions.

Bailey, a traditional barber, provides classic gentleman's haircuts, traditional straight razor shaves, and beard and mustache sculpting using top-notch products.

Pistons & Pearl is open Tuesday-Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm; and Sunday, 1pm-6pm. Please phone for an appointment, 720-771-0953.

Now through January 31, 2014, Pistons & Pearls is offering $10 off barber service and $20 off hair salon service (salon service includes a free product gift bag, $15 value).

The Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House invites both amateur and professional photographers to submit photographs that capture the places, people, events, and environments that make Campbell unique. The deadline has now been extended to Friday, February 14, 2014.

The museum plans to exhibit these public entries March 1 - June 1, 2014, as well as historical images from the permanent collection that reflect the people, places, and events of Campbell. If you would like to participate, please e-mail annar@cityofcampbell.com for guidelines and an application form. (Please note: the subject heading of the e-mail must read: "2014 Exhibition Application".) Only one entry per person. For more information or questions regarding the exhibition, please contact Anna Rosenbluth at 408-866-2759, or annar@cityofcampbell.com.

Dan Vorheis, 1952-2014

Posted on January 16th, 2014 by Downtown Campbell

We regret to report that Dan Vorheis, a staff member at Moonfyre Metaphysical and a beloved member of the Downtown Campbell community, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 as a result of complications arising from influenza and pneumonia. His gentle, cheerful presence in our community, which he was a part of for many years, will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his brother, John Vorheis; his nephew, David Meininger; his adult children Darcy Johnson and Jereme Vorheis; his best friend and roommate of 30 years, Karen Glenn and her family; and his longtime friend Rockie Arambula.

Any contributions toward the repayment of Dan's medical bills and additional fees would be deeply appreciated by his friends and family. Donations are now being accepted at Moonfyre Metaphysical.

Paper mache, mixed media collages workshops

Posted on January 15th, 2014 by pmartsj

Maayan's Recycle Art Studio
   Do you need a break from everyday life? Come to my paper mache, mixed media collages and focus on your creation and yourself.
Workshops, recycling materials, paper pulp and collages.
San Jose, Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am and 8-10 pm
Close to 280, 17 and 85.
First class free. Cost $ 20 materials and refreshments are included.
 For examples, visit https://www.facebook.com/MaayansRecycledArtStudio

More information
pmartsj@gmail.com

West Coast Tea, located inside Cat's Meow at 601 Lighthouse Avenue, is pleased to introduce KEIKO organic Japanese kabusecha (half-shaded green tea) to our collection. We invite you to discover the most authentic, extensive line of Japanese organic tea and tea-based products in the world! Our products include organic half-shaded green teas, matcha, KEIKO Japanese artisan tea ware, and utensils.

Tea tasting and workshops are coming soon! For more information, please phone West Coast Tea at 831-297-0249 or visit us at the shop. We're open for retail Monday-Sunday, 11am-6pm, and serving tea Friday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.

The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has announced that Karen Seppa Nordstrand, director of marketing and film production for the Monterey County Film Commission, has achieved the highest professional designation of Certified Film Commissioner. This recognition has been attained by fewer than 30 film commissioners worldwide among the 315 AFCI-member film commissions.

Nordstrand has worked for the Monterey County Film Commission for 24 years and served 4 years as executive director. She handles the marketing, advertising, communications, and production inquiries. An average of $3 million comes into Monterey County communities each year from film productions, including independent films, commercials, fashion catalogs, television shows, corporate videos, travelogues and documentaries.

"Attaining the Certified Film Commissioner status is a great accomplishment," said Kevin Clark, executive director of AFCI. "Today’s film commissioners play many roles. They are called upon to market their jurisdictions, prove their value with economic reporting, and juggle the demands of productions in an increasingly high-tech, fast-moving world."

Frost Cupcake Factory's Flavor Calendar for Winter 2014 is now available on our website, and do we have some special treats for you! Among our winter flavors are...

All Shook Up: Moist banana cake filled with chocolate ganache and peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

Cranberry Coffee Cake: Buttermilk streusel coffee cake studded with cranberries and topped with delicious cream cheese frosting, rolled in streusel topping.

S'Mores Please: Graham cracker crust and moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with toasted marshmallow frosting.

For more information, please visit our website or phone us at 408-866-YUMM.

Feeling a little cooped up at home this winter? Scholze Park Community Center invites Monterey County adults and seniors to join us for The Lunch Bunch: The Meal Connection, held at 11:30am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. This is a perfect way to enjoy a healthy meal and participate in the many activities of the Center. Fee is $6 for adults, or a $3 suggested donation for anyone 60 and over. Reservations are appreciated; please call Scholze Park Center at 831-646-3878.

Applications for the sixth annual Monterey County Film Commission's $2,000 scholarship for film students are now being accepted. Forms for the scholarship, now named the Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Scholarship Award, may be downloaded from MCFC's website. Deadline to submit applications is March 14, 2014.

The scholarship program was created to provide financial aid and incentive to students of film and beginning filmmakers who reside in Monterey County or are currently enrolled in a community college or university in the county. The fund was established as a permanent endowment with the Community Foundation for Monterey County. For additional information, please contact the film commission at 831-646-0910.

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to join us for our 13th annual Cooking for Solutions weekend, May 16-18, 2014. It's three amazing days with something for everyone, featuring more than 75 chefs, 65 wineries and breweries, cooking demonstrations, discussions of sustainable food and coastal living, and more!

Aquarium members may purchase tickets as of January 27, 2014. All others may purchase tickets beginning February 10. Please visit the Cooking for Solutions website for more information.

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.

Green Chalk Packs in an All-Star Team of Artists for 2014
by Walter Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 01/02/14

Identifying the Biggest and Most Important Food Stories of Monterey County's 2014
by Mark C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 12/26/13

The Scholze Park Community Center is pleased to announce that the Golden 55 Travelers Program Newsletter, listing information on all our trips now through July 2014, is available for download here as an Adobe PDF file. Just click this link to download the document.

The Travelers Program isn't just for seniors: many trips are available for adults of all ages. For more information on The Golden 55 Travelers Program, please phone 831-646-3878.

Frost Cupcake Factory's Flavor Calendar for the holiday season of 2013 is now available on our website, and do we have some special treats for you! Among our holiday flavors are...

Gingerbread Man: Gingerbread cupcake topped with spiced buttercream frosting and our own little homemade gingerbread cookies.

Santa's Velvet: Moist red velvet and vanilla peppermint cakes swirled together and topped with peppermint cream cheese frosting.

Spiked Eggnog: Vanilla spice cake filled with "spiked" eggnog pastry cream and topped with rum cream cheese frosting.

For more information, please visit our website or phone us at 408-866-YUMM.

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