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The holidays are coming and Bulldog Sports Pub wants to celebrate with you! We are now accepting group reservations. Work, family, friends - if it's a celebration we would love to have you here!

Give us a call to book your holiday party reservations, 831-658-0686. The newly renovated Bulldog Sports Pub is located at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

From now through the end of 2022, Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is having a winter sale on scuba and freedive gear! Select items will be on sale for 10-15% off. We have BCDs, dive computers, spearguns, regs, fins, and wetsuits all priced at a steep discount. Visit the shop and find the gear that’s right for you at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

During this season of giving, Monterey Police Department is collecting food donations for Food Bank Monterey County, November 14 - December 21, 2022. The collection bin is located inside the lobby of the Monterey Police Department, located at 351 Madison Street, near the corner of Madison at Pacific streets in Downtown Old Monterey.

Stay longer and unwind in the heart of Monterey’s downtown historic district at the enchanting Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. You’ll love our hacienda-style accommodations, full-service amenities, and romantic dining at the adjacent Esteban Restaurant, featuring Chef Mario Garcia's crave-worthy modern Spanish cuisine.

Now through January 31, 2023, when you book and stay 3 nights, receive 15% off any room type that includes a flexible cancel plan; book and stay 4 nights, and save 25% off any room type.

Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa is located at 700 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

This Thanksgiving, Paris Bakery is offering a beautiful selection of pies - pumpkin, pecan, apple, blueberry, cherry, key lime, and lemon meringue - in addition to special themed cookies and a full assortment of fresh breads and baked goods.

Preorder your Thanksgiving delights by Sunday, Nov. 20 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 23 - call us at 831-646-1620. A family-owned business, we're located at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.

Parker-Lusseau Pastries is welcoming Thanksgiving pre-orders now through Saturday, November 19 for pick up on Wednesday, November 23, 8am-2pm at 731 Munras Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. Orders must be placed and prepaid in person or by phone at 831-643-0300 or 831-641-9188.

**Parker-Lusseau Fall Specials**

Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Cake
apple cake topped with pumpkin creme brûlée and a cinnamon mousse

Caramel Pear Spice Cake
pears baked in a ginger spice cake topped with caramel mouse and a hint of ganache

Pear Quince Tart
pear and quince baked in frangipane and topped with streusel (two sizes: individual or large)

Pumpkin 'n' Cream
crispy cream puff shell with pumpkin creme brûlée and whipped cream (individual size only)

Yu-Gi-Oh! booster boxes and packs are now on sale at Current Comics:
Burst of Destiny pack just $2
Grand Creators pack just $2 and box just $75
Power of the Elements pack just $2.25 and box just $75
Tactical Masters pack just $2.25 and box just $75
Brothers of Legends box just $70

And our huge sale of Magic: The Gathering continues in November. We're offering discounted draft booster packs and boxes and a sale on set boosters. MTG sets on sale include: Dominaria United, Innistrad Crimson Vow, Streets of New Capenna, and D&D Battle for Baldur's Gate.

There's no end date to the sale, but it'll only happen as long as supplies last so come on down to Current Comics at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Lilify is thrilled to introduce our signature chocolate bars handmade in Monterey by award winning pastry chef Yulanda Santos. These 70g chocolate bars are available in three exquisite combinations:

Dark Chocolate
With candied cocoa nibs and Diablo Salt from Big Sur Salts

Milk Chocolate
With puffed brown rice and Pico Blanco Flake Salt from Big Sur Salts

White Chocolate
With black sesame seeds and Black Cone Salt from Big Sur Salts

Available in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and at our online store.

Spooky SZN is behind us, but we have plenty of really great photos of all the fun we had in Downtown Campbell throughout the weekend of Halloween. Our first official Halloween events in over 2 years were well attended and the kind of spectacle that you expect to see when you come to Downtown Campbell for a big celebration.

Because of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 3am-11am, in Downtown Old Monterey and in the New Monterey and Cannery Row areas.

To download a detailed list of all parking restrictions and road closures in Monterey that morning, please click here. Information may also be downloaded below.

The entire Half Marathon course will be posted, "No Parking - Tow Away 2am-11am on Sunday, November 13, 2022." Other parking restrictions will also be in effect in the Downtown and Cannery Row areas. All "No Parking" areas will be posted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All vehicles left standing in a "No Parking" zone will be towed at the owner's expense.

To show our appreciation for all enlisted service members and their families, MY Museum is offering $10 off a Family Plus Membership when purchased November 1-6, 2022. This offer can be used toward any new or renewed memberships with military ID. Please click here for more information and to register and use code MIL22 at checkout.

MY Museum's Family Plus Membership (reg. $125) includes unlimited general admission for up to 4 immediate family members at MY Museum for 1 year, 6 single-use guest passes, 10% discount at the MY Museum gift shop, and a discount on birthday parties, summer camps, and special programming.

Monterey County Youth Museum is located at 425 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Did you know that Fleet Feet now carries Pickleball Shoes for women and men? That's right! Diadora Trofeo AG pickleball training shoes are now in the shop at 472 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Providing cushion and flexibility, these are one of the best shoes for beginners and experienced players alike. The wear-resistant Duratech 5000 rubber compound outsole offers abrasion resistance in high-wear areas and increases traction on court surfaces, while the upper is made with Superlltech and Air Mesh, allowing you to stay cool and comfortable.

Tickets Now on Sale for Christmas in the Adobes 2022

Posted on November 1st, 2022 by MSHPA

Tickets are now on sale for Monterey's signature holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes, on December 9 & 10. Stroll the streets of Monterey and tour any one of the many beautifully decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment.

Tickets are $25 per night for adults and free for children and youth ages 17 and under. A 2-night Gold Pass is available for $40. Tickets may be purchased online or in person - visit the website for details. Proceeds benefit Monterey State Historic Park children's educational and school history programs.

Blues Zones Project Monterey County has a job opening for the role of Engagement Lead. The Engagement Lead is responsible for the execution of the local event and marketing plans in Blue Zones Project Monterey County - Peninsula Cities project through a wide range of marketing strategies. This role works with the local community to maximize participation and engagement of individuals and organizations with Blue Zones Project while representing stakeholder brands in a positive light.

This person will coordinate the delivery of collateral and promotional activities (on- line/off-line) to drive program participation through an engagement strategy developed by the Blue Zones Project Monterey County team. Please note: this is an on-site position and will require a Covid-19 vaccination.

For more information and to apply, please click here. The office of Blue Zones Project Monterey County is located at 451 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

It's pie time! Come to Alta Bakery and Cafe and preorder pies for your Thanksgiving festivities. We have 3 delicious options: classic pumpkin pie ($29), pecan-honey pie ($32), and apple galette ($30). Visit us at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey and fill out a form to order yours or e-mail us. Pickups available on Tuesday, November 22, and Wednesday, November 23.

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