Johnny Wicks Candle Studio's founder, Johnny Foster, is holding a School Supply Drive for local foster kids through August 10, 2024. All donations will go directly to children who need them, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to start the school year off right.

School Supplies Needed

We are now seeking donations of: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, binders, folders, new clothing (all sizes), shoes and socks, personal hygiene products, and lunch pails. Or you can make a financial donation here.

Donation Drop-Off

Donations can be dropped off 12pm-5pm daily through August 10 at Johnny Wicks Candle Studio, 499 Calle Principal, Suite H in Downtown Old Monterey. For more information, please visit the webpage for our Foster's Fosters project or call Johnny Foster at 831-224-0269.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering summer specials including a Brightening Facial (60 min., $170) and a Spa Renewal Massage (80 min., $195). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Summer Specials 2024

Brightening Facial
$170 for 60 minutes
This anti-aging brightening facial is designed to revitalize, hydrate, and repair your skin. The products we use are packed with antioxidants to prevent aging and protect your skin barrier, leaving you with a beautiful, healthy glow.

Spa Renewal Massage
$195 for 80 minutes
The luxurious package includes an aromatherapy massage with back treatment that gives your back a deep cleanse and glow. Invigorating scents will leave you feeling grounded and relaxed.

High Scores Arcade has Laserdisc games on the floor ready to play at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey!

What's a Laserdisc Game?

A Laserdisc game is basically an interactive movie. These games are pretty challenging because you have to execute perfect timing to move the story forward. The buttons on the control panel are simple, it's the timing that makes them complex.

Laserdisc Games at High Scores Arcade

At High Scores Arcade, we have an instruction card on top of each Laserdisc game to help you better understand how to play it. And our pricing allows you to play an unlimited number of games within a given amount of time, so you can improve your skills with repeated tries.

Hours & Pricing

Price is $10 for 1 hour of unlimited gaming, or $22 for a full day of unlimited gaming with in-and-out privileges. Summer hours are Sun-Thu, 12:30pm-10pm, and Fri-Sat, 12:30pm-11pm.

About High Scores Arcade

We're a family-owned business focused primarily on the golden age of arcade gaming, mostly featuring games from the early to mid 1980s. Our collection of classic arcade games is much bigger than our physical arcade; of 170+ games, we feature apx. 40 on the floor at any one time. If you're itching to play one particular title, give us a call to see if it's currently being showcased, 609-468-3083.

Haute Beauty Guide Skin Care Studio has introduced our latest service - Hydrafacial Keravive scalp treatment. This treatment is designed to target dry scalp, oiliness, and clogged follicles, leaving your scalp feeling rejuvenated and healthy.

About Hydrafacial Keravive Treatment

This is a three step treatment which deeply exfoliates the scalp and applies nourishing serums. It stimulates the scalp, exfoliates to remove dead skin, dirt, and buildup; and promotes a healthy hair growing environment. Even better, there's no discomfort or downtime.

Appointments

Book your appointment today to experience the ultimate scalp pampering with esthetician Doran at the Haute Beauty Guide Skin Care Studio, 71 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Casey Starks has been busy making lots of new ceramics! Towards the end of this week, expect to see some great new items in her shop including nasturtium mugs, pendants, and these cute little dishes with a Monterey sardine can design.

Every piece of ceramics made and sold by Casey is one-of-a-kind because she hand-paints all her own work. Come check them out at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey!

If you love The Simpsons' scary Halloween specials and want more of it, Current Comics has the book for you! The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 1: Scary Tales and Scarier Tentacles is now in stock at the shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

This is a deluxe slipcase hardcover collection of the comics with a die-cut cover that glows in the dark featuring a horrified Homer and those awesome aliens.

About Treehouse of Horror Comics

The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons during the 2nd season in 1990. In fall 1995, the first of 23 comics were produced by Bongo, telling new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics, including Michael Allred, Sergio Aragones, Kyle Baker, Jeffrey Brown, and Jill Thompson, as well as celebrities such as Mark Hamill, Thomas Lennon, and Patton Oswalt.

These award-winning comics place the world's most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science-fiction, and supernatural settings, and now it's all in one collection. This new volume also includes an introduction by none other than Bart Simpson.

Hula's Island Grill has recently restocked our line of t-shirts and sweatshirts! We have all new colors, styles, and designs for you hulagins. Come check out the selection at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You can decide over a cocktail and dinner.

In honor of National Park and Recreation Month, we are excited to host FREE events for all ages! We hope you’ll join us with your family, friends, and neighbors. For questions, contact us at recinfo@campbellca.gov or call 408-866-2104.

Click on the links below to RSVP for the events!

Thursday, July 18th, 7pm-9pm - Adaptive Dis-Glow Dance @ the Campbell Community Center OCBH
Enjoy music by Soundworks DJ Alvin, dancing, and light refreshments. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone 16 and under. Dress like it’s a blast from the past and be ready to groove! Doors open at 6:45pm.

Saturday, July 20th, 12pm-2pm - Day at the CCC held on the Community Center Fields
Day at the CCC at the Community Center Playing Fields! Multiple bounce houses, games, activities, and music for everyone to enjoy! Kona Ice will be on site for those who would like to purchase and enjoy a snow cone.

Saturday, July 27th, 2pm-4:30pm - Themed Rec Swim @ Campbell Community Center Pool
Join us for a splashing good time at our Under the CCC Rec Swim! Get ready for some "reel" excitement at the "fishing" station where you can win prizes!

Wednesday July 31st, 10:30am-12pm - Pups, Pops & Cops @ Campbell Community Center
Enjoy Otter Pops while you play with pups and meet cops! See a K9 demonstration by Campbell PD before playing with dogs from the Silicon Valley Animal Authority.

Summer Activities
It’s not too late to join us this summer for classes and camps! Below are direct links for more information:

Youth Camps

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The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Mercedes-Benz have chosen Monterey County Youth Museum as one of the local nonprofit organizations to benefit from their annual car drawing. The winner of the drawing will receive a beautiful new Compact Luxury Mercedes-Benz SUV GLA 250 (MSRP $46,150).

MY Museum has been given 1,500 tickets to sell for $100 per ticket. All funds raised will be used for MY Museum's educational programs and will provide subsidized museum visits for schools and families in challenging circumstances.

The drawing will be held on August 18, 2024 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance (you need not to be present to win). Tickets can be purchased in person at MY Museum, over the phone at 831-649-6444, or by reserving tickets online - we will call you for payment. Once payment is made we will mail you your tickets and receipt.

Help us bring joy and learning through play to children! Be assured that every time someone buys a ticket (or two or three) for the car drawing, MY Museum staff do the happy dance in the office.

Please note: winner of the car will be responsible for all applicable taxes, licensing, and transfer fees. Delivery is limited to within the USA only.

Big news, Monterey food lovers! Nacho Bizness, located at 470 Alvarado Street in Monterey, has changed ownership.

After 8 years of very hard work, the brilliant duo behind the creation of all your favorite Nacho Bizness recipes, Steb Montez and Brittani Reid, have made the decision to sell the restaurant to another very hard-working, talented team, the Manasiri family. Does the name sound familiar? It's the same friendly family that's been serving up fantastic, mouth-watering dishes at Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches down at 321 Alvarado Street for years.

You'll find that Nacho Bizness still has the same delicious menu and fun atmosphere. Come on down and show the new owners some love! It won't be hard to do once you take a bite of the nachos...or the burritos...or the mac and cheese...

Nacho Bizness is now open Sun-Thu, 11am-9pm, and Fri-Sat, 11am-10pm.

As a part of Park and Recreation Month, Campbell Recreation will be hosting a dance for individuals of ALL abilities and their loved ones!

Thursday, July 18th 7pm-9pm

Inviting individuals of ALL abilities! Loved ones welcome to join! Enjoy music and light refreshments! Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Direct supervision not provided.

Doors Open at 6:45pm

Campbell Community Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall

1 West Campbell Ave

Register Online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DADAB2FAAFACF8-50267405-campbell

We are excited for this event and looking forward to offering more opportunities for individuals of ALL abilities in the fall!