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Did you know that Heather Jorgensen at Headdress cuts the hair of clients of all ages? That's right - she cuts children's hair, too! Give her a call at 831-915-7781 to book an appointment for yourself or your little one.

Located at 883 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, Headdress Salon exudes the essence of community, making people look and feel better about themselves one hairstyle at a time.

Every Wednesday night is Locals' Night at The Break Room! For just $25 you get a small box of items to break and 5 minutes in the Break Room for one person (regular price, $40). Please register on our website and use coupon code: 939LOCAL.

The Break Room is a fun place where you can release your frustration or get outside of your comfort zone and try something new. We provide full safety gear then let you choose items to smash and the tools to do it. Bring a friend or go it alone - consider it informal destruction therapy.

Please note: ID is required for proof of Monterey residence - your zip code must begin with 939. Cannot be combined with any other offer, groups, or events.

Monterey Core Fitness, located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is offering a 10% discount off gym and group training memberships for all women students and active military. Just use code STUDENT/MILITARY when registering or renewing your membership online.

Monterey Core Fitness is a women's based boutique gym and fitness studio that focuses on functional strength training and resilience at all levels - from beginner to advanced - ages 18 and up. We offer group low-impact strength training and fitness classes 6 days a week, personal training sessions by appointment, and member access to our gym, 4am-12am daily.

Have questions about what we offer? Send us a message!

Now Hiring for Summer Recreation Leaders and Lifeguards

Posted on January 11th, 2024 by Campbell Recreation Events

Happy New Year! The City of Campbell is hiring for summer camp recreation leaders and lifeguards for the 2024 summer season!

Recreation Leader - Must be 16 by start of summer

Join the City of Campbell Recreation team as a Recreation Leader I, II, or III! We're on the lookout for energetic individuals passionate about creating fun and memorable experiences for children and teens. From games and camp songs to arts & crafts, swimming, and exciting field trips, you'll be at the heart of the action in the picturesque John D. Morgan Park. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this dynamic team! Apply now and be ready for a summer of laughter, learning, and adventure.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

1st Round Interviews: Week of February 20, 2024

Applications submitted by February 13th will be considered for the first round of interviews.

Missing the age cut off? Contact tiffanyc@campbellca.gov for other summer opportunities.

Apply online

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Lifeguard - Must be 15 at time of hire

Join the City of Campbell Recreation team as a Lifeguard for our 2024 Summer Season! As a Campbell lifeguard you will be ensuring the safety of all patrons, teaching swim lessons, and working with a team of other safety conscious staff! Summer is jam-packed with recreation swim, youth and adult swim lessons, and staff bonding. Not certified? No problem! The City of Campbell is running two Lifeguarding Academies in March and May. For more information, head to campbellca.gov/aquatics. 2024 Summer staff are eligible to continue working during our off-season time.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

1st Round Interviews: April 17-April 23

Applications submitted by April 12 will be considered for the first round of interviews.

Missing the age cut off or questions about lifeguarding? Contact Liz Simonovich at elisabeths@campbellca.gov.

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New Menu Items at Alejandro's

Posted on January 11th, 2024 by Alejandro's

Alejandro's is pleased to announce new menu items! We invite you to visit us at 474 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey and try them. We're open Mon-Thur (5pm-10pm), Fri (5pm - closing), and Sat (4:30pm - closing).

Joining our Appetizers Menu is the brand new Mole Trio: mole conloradito, mole negro, and mole estofado, served with white rice and tortillas. On our Tacos Menu, we now have Coliflor al Pastor (pictured here): fire roasted cauliflower, al pastor, guacamole, salsa verde, and micro greens. Added to our Principales Menu is Tampiquena, which includes a delicious 5 oz skirt steak, salsa verde chicken enchiladas, queso fresco, a chile relleno, and Mexican-style corn on the cob.

Our Winter/Spring 2024 classes are open for registration! Register online before it's too late!

Valentine Fun Run Kids' Dash (6 and under) February 10, 2024

Music Together Mixed Age (0-5 yrs) - Starts 1/10, 1/11

Canta Y Baila Conmigo (0 - 5 YRS) - Starts 1/10

Toddler Time (1.5-3.5 YRS) - Starts 1/23, 1/26

Mornings on the Move (3-5.5 YRS) 2/22, 4/11

Fun for Little Ones (9m-1.5 YRS) - 3/25

Little Learners Intro to Spanish (3-5.5 YRS)

Little Art Explorers (1-5 YRS) Starting 1/23, 1/24, 3/12, 3/13, 4/20

Skyhawks SoccerTots (3-5 yrs) 4/9

World Cup Soccer (4-6 & 7-9 yrs) - Starting 1/17, 1/20, 1/22, 3/20, 2/23, 2/25

Little Mozart (2-4 yrs) Starting 1/12, 4/5, 4/6

Pre-School January-May 2024

TIny Tots - Ages 3-4 M-Tu, W-Th 9:15am-11:15am

Kinder Kids - Ages 4-5.5 M-Th 9:30am-12:00pm

Kindergarten Prep - Ages 4-5.5 M-Th 8:30am-11:30am

The new year brings several enticing changes for Esteban Restaurant. First, a classic Mediterranean pergola is the latest addition to the restaurant's recently renovated patio. Second, Executive Chef Ben Hillan is presenting new tapas and dinner entrees to celebrate the arrival of winter.

The pergola's elegant yet robust 12' vertical columns and clean lines are a stunning focal point for the patio. At the same time, its 18' x 32' footprint creates a private haven for several tables and seating for up to 26 people. With ambient lighting, a retractable roof, and eight heaters, the pergola is a perfect dining option to stay cozy all year long.

Staying true to his philosophy that the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients speak for themselves, Chef Ben has reinvented several favorite items and added a few new dishes, all of which can be seen on our new menu.

Tapas Hour is 4:30pm-6pm daily. Dinner hours on the patio are 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sun-Thu, and 4:30pm-9pm, Fri & Sat. Brunch is served 9am-1:30pm, Sat & Sun. Esteban Restaurant is located at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey. Please phone for reservations, 831-375-0176.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for January and February 2024.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio, 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit agency. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

The mission of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center is to provide ongoing advocacy, support, and healing for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse and to prevent sexual violence in our community through education.

Fleet Feet invites you to drop off your old running shoes, used running bras, or used nutrition wrappers during our hours of operation at 472 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey so they can be recycled.

Recycling Sneakers
Got Sneakers evaluates each shoe that will either be donated or broken down into new materials for newer product.

Recycling Run Bras
Fleet Feet is a proud partner of The Bra Recyclers. They evaluate the bras, which will either be reused to make new product or be donated to women escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, or battling cancer.

Recycling Nutrition Wrappers
Terracycle is a program that allows you to recycle any of your old nutrition wrappers. These wrappers will be broken down into materials to make new product.

Cha-Ya Japanese Tea and Things is now offering everything in the store (except tea) for 30%, 50% and even more off the original price until our official closing date, which is yet to be determined. We want to thank everyone for helping make 2023 Cha-ya's best year ever! We've had wonderful sales and support throughout December, and we are on track to close, as planned, by the end of January.

We still have a lot of very nice items in the shop that are looking for a good home! We would love for you to come by and shop or even just say hi (and goodbye). Visit us at 118 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We're open Monday - Saturday, 11am-4pm.

Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of the paintings of Olga Bond, a Ukrainian abstract artist currently living in Santa Cruz. Her work will be on display through February 2024 at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

In her stunning, colorful work, Olga Bond taps into her emotions, thoughts, and the natural world around her for inspiration. When she picks up her brush and paint, she loves to watch the flow of colors dance and interact, each piece taking on its own name, meaning, and story as she brings it to life.

New Mocktail Menu at Compact Disco

Posted on January 4th, 2024 by Compact Disco

Are you taking a break from booze? There's no reason to miss the party with Compact Disco's stunning new mocktail menu! Visit us at 420 Tyler Street in Monterey, where we're open Sun-Thu, 5pm-closing, and Fri & Sat, 5pm-2am.

Featured drinks include the Lychee Mojito (fresh lychee juice, locally-sourced mint, organic lime, and a touch of organic agave nectar) and the Pink Lady (organic pink grapefruit juice, lime juice, club soda, and a touch of maple syrup).

Malinka European Mini Market now carries Fleur Alpine organic baby food! These cereals are perfect for babies with an allergy to cow's milk, and contain no added sugar, salt, vitamins, or minerals - just whole grain goodness.

Our Fleur Alpine cereals, which include buckwheat, rice, corn, spelt, and oats, are appropriate for ages 4-6 months and up. They're are ideal as a first-grain food for weaning babies. Visit Malinka at 484 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Congratulations to Alyssa Bellamy, Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's Director of Training, who has been elected to the board of the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Alyssa is a Monterey local who will be representing the West Coast and California Diving with NAUI, working on updates to diving standards and new and improved training. In 2021, Alyssa received the NAUI Next Generation Leadership Award.

Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Visit their website and sign up for a diving class in Monterey!

The Monterey County Film Commission, located in the Lighthouse District, is pleased to announce that Jasmyn Ramirez has been selected as winner of the $2000 Monterey County Film Commission's Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Awards. In addition, Spencer Garcia has been selected as the recipient of a $750 runner-up award.

The scholarship will be used to help fund the CSUMB students’ future Capstone film productions, expected to be screened at CSUMB in 2024. Ramirez’s project is When You Hear Hoofbeats, helping to shine a spotlight on rare cancers to broaden awareness.

For more information on the scholarship fund, please phone MCFC at 831-646-0910.

Looking for a part-time job that's more than just a job? Our Recreation and Community Services Department believes that Parks Make Life Better, and we're dedicated to creating a vibrant community through people, parks, and programs.

If you're passionate about making an impact, send us an email at recinfo@cambellca.gov to start your journey with us!

Water Exercise/Aqua Aerobics Instructors - Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday mornings, Sundays mid-mornings. laurenc@campbellca.gov

Lifeguards - Shifts vary 7 days a week, 5:30am-10:00pm, email Liz Simonovich at elizabeths@campbellca.gov

Building Attendants - Evenings and weekends, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

Volleyball Instructors - Fridays 3:15pm-7:15pm, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

Skatepark Instructors - Sunday Mornings, email BJ at bjh@campbellca.gov

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