Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is hosting a swap meet on Saturday, October 7, 12pm-6pm, and we need your used scuba diving and freediving gear! All proceeds from sales at the swap meet will be donated to Maui United Way for fire and disaster relief.

All donations must be in good condition and be brought to the shop by Saturday, September 30. Have questions? Give us a call at 831-372-1685. Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Nacho Bizness introduces the enchorito! It's the ultimate flavor fusion where burrito meets enchilada. Begin by choosing rice, beans, and/or pico de gallo, then select a cheese sauce, a protein, and toppings including enchilada sauce, lime cream, and queso fresco, plus any special add-ons like guacamole, mac and cheese, or extra meat.

Try it here at 470 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey! We're open Tue-Thu,11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; and Sun, 11am-7pm.

Workhorse Bicycles has new logo hats and t-shirts available in fresh colors! (Vaguely disturbing latex horse head not included...we promise.) Show your pride in your locally owned bike shop. Visit us at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Oktoberfest has begun! Fieldwork Brewing Company in Monterey invites you to celebrate with us through October 3, 2023. Stop by and order our annual Oktoberfest Lager in a fancy, limited edition, half-liter Fieldwork stein for only $15....while supplies last... Prost!

Fieldwork Brewing Company's cozy outdoor beer garden is located at 560 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

Autumn is on the horizon, and Johnny Wicks Candle Studio invites you to embrace the cozy fall vibe with the ultimate treat: the best pumpkin spice candle in town!

Handcrafted with love in Monterey, these candles are made of all-natural soy wax, 100% cotton wicks, and fragrance oils free of phthalates and other hazardous stuff. Available now at Johnny Wicks Candle Studio, located at 499 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.

The Rose Books and Obscurities is offering 15% off any in-store purchase to those who mention the Old Monterey website or newsletter now through Sunday, September 24, 2023.

The Rose, located at 136 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, offers a well-balanced selection of antiquarian collectible works and second hand books in all price ranges. The bookshop is charmingly small but carefully cultivated to satisfy serious collectors and general readers alike.

This dreamy elastic shoulder and back strap midi dress at Cypress Boutique Monterey is sure to turn heads! We love the sophisticated side slit design. It’s perfect for any occasion - whether you want an elegant evening look or you just want to show off your style.

This dress, and many more, are now available in our shop at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Those of you who've visited the non-profit Monterey County Youth Museum know that our Creation Station is a magical place where kids can choose from lots of different items to create their own art. It's hand-on fun for everyone!

But we need to replenish our supply of materials for the Creation Station and are currently seeking donations of the following:

Toilet and paper towel rolls
Construction paper
School and office supplies
Bottle caps (with no beverage residue)
Ribbon and yarn
Wine corks
Stickers
Faux flowers

MY Museum is located at 425 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Questions about donating Creation Station materials? Call us at 831-649-6444.

Gold Coast Tattoo is hosting the very talented tattoo artist @gersondesa_ in September. He'll be taking appointments for one month until he travels again. Don't miss your chance!

For all booking and deposits please message @gersondesa_ through Instagram. Gold Coast Tattoo, recently reopened under new ownership, is located at 639 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The City of Campbell will host its Annual Citywide Garage Sale “Campbell on Sale” on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Over 150 households participated in past years' events. Don’t miss out on the fun! You can participate by having your own sale, or by joining others in your neighborhood by having a block or neighborhood sale.

This is an opportunity to clean out your closets and keep those items from going into the landfill. Don’t miss your chance to either have a garage sale yourself, or shop at one!

To register for the garage sale and get placed on the garage sale map, please fill out the City of Campbell's Garage Sale form online or call our Public Works Maintenance office at (408)866-2145.

Please note that while everyone is welcome to come score a find at our citywide garage sale, registration is only for City of Campbell residents.

The deadline to register is Friday, September 15, 2023.

Luminata Books and Gifts, located at 631 Cass Street in Downtown Old Monterey, welcomes our newest reader, Irina Mulvey. Irina is available on Thursdays, 10:30am-6:30pm, by appointment only - please call us at 831-333-1110.

Irina is an intuitive, compassionate Tarot reader and energy healer who creates a safe space for people facing changes and challenges in their personal, romantic, and business lives. Her extensive experience includes reading Tarot from a Jungian perspective, having completed the Jungian Certificate Program hosted by Jung Platform.

In addition, Irina is a Certified Healing Touch Instructor and Practitioner, a heart-centered energy healing modality which aligns with her heart-centered approach to Tarot readings.

Luminata Books and Gifts is open Tuesday - Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm; Saturday, 11am-6:30pm; and Sunday, 12pm-5pm.

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 September and October 2023.

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.

When you want to grab a quick ice cream from Revival and lines might be too long at their flagship store on Alvarado Street, stop by East Village Cafe around the corner at 498 Washington Street. We carry Revival Ice Cream cups and sandwiches, and now we have even more of their dairy free varieties in our freezer! Taste the love and support local businesses in Monterey.

Esteban Restaurant, located at 700 Munras Avenue in Monterey, announces Ben Hillan has been appointed Executive Chef. Chef Ben's cooking style hinges on the belief that simplicity leads to complexity, allowing the best seasonal ingredients to speak for themselves.

Raised in Santa Cruz and a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Ben Hiller began his career of more than 10 years at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, was mentored by celebrated Chef Roy Yamaguchi during his time at Roy's Spanish Bay, and served as Executive Chef of Humble Sea Brewing Company in Felton.

At Estéban, Chef Ben has put his twist on farm-to-table freshness with additions to the tapas happy hour and dinner menus including Crispy Mushroom & Burrata featuring Lake Family oyster mushrooms, piparra peppers, paprika mix, and sherry vinegar as well as Vieiras con Jamon, featuring seared scallops, roasted pepper yogurt, Serrano ham, shelling peas, and corn cream batida.

Esteban Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor patio dining daily. Tapas Happy Hour is 4:30pm-6:30pm each day, dinner hours are 4:30pm-8:30pm Sunday - Thursday, and 4:30pm-9pm Friday and Saturday. Please call 831-375-0176 or visit our website for reservations.