Here at Lilify, we can not get over how absolutely divine Deux Cranes confections are. Beyond most gourmet chocolate bars, this is small batch, artisanal chocolate handmade in California - a true delight.

The creme brulee bar (pictured here) is sweet and creamy, combining aromatic white chocolate and a hint of vanilla-scented milk chocolate for balance with a lovely crunch from caramelized sugar. It’s a sumptuous indulgence.

We also carry Deux Cranes' dark chocolate and caramelized salted hazelnuts bar, a matcha chocolate with caramelized sesame bar, a passionfruit chocolate bar, and a strawberry and dark chocolate bar. All available online and in our store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

This week we'd like to highlight the return of the British Bulldog Pub on Lighthouse Ave. The venerated ol' neighborhood watering hole is finally back after an extended pandemic shutdown and renovation. Well, it's sort of back. You see, it has a new name to go with it's amazing new look. It's now the Bulldog Sports Pub and it looks fantastic!

The Bulldog Pub in Monterey Has Reopened After Three Years, Looking Different - and Better
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 08/25/22

Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery and Cafe thinks you'll agree that there's nothing better than fresh buttermilk biscuits. And we've got them! Everything is made right here in our shop. Stop by 301 Lighthouse Avenue, or give us a call at 831-241-6269 to make sure there are still some left...

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is announcing our new schedule, beginning September 1, 2022. We've added a lot of classes! Please take a look below and check out our website for more information. We'll see you on the mat.

GRACIE'S NEW SCHEDULE

Monday
Jr. Grapplers 5pm-6pm
Master Cycle 6:15pm-7:45pm
Reflex Development 8pm-9pm

Tuesday
Little Champs 4pm-5pm
Jr. Grapplers 5pm-6pm
Combatives 6:15pm-7:15pm
Master Cycle 7:30pm-9pm

Wednesday
Black Belt Club 5pm-6pm
Combatives 6:15pm-7:15pm
Reflex Development 7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday
Jr. Grapplers 4pm-5pm
Little Champs 5pm-6pm
Combatives 6:15pm-7:15pm
Master Cycle 7:30pm-9pm

Saturday
Master Cycle 8:30am-10am
Combatives 10am-11am
Women Empowered 11am-12pm
Bullyproof All Kids 12pm-1pm
Black Belt Club 1pm-2pm

Monterey's own Festa Italia, taking place in Custom House Plaza September 9-11, is seeking volunteers to assist at the food booths during the event. All volunteers will receive a free meal ticket and experience the great camaraderie of volunteering during a fun, wildly popular festival. If interested, please phone Linda Mancuso at 408-849-7558.

Festa Italia is open Friday, 3pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm; and Sunday, 10am-6pm. This annual event, run by the non-profit Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation, features Italian food and drink as well as live music, a bocce ball tournament, raffles, and more.

The individual quiches at Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe are so plump when they come out of the oven they're like savory souffles! They make four different flavors each day: two classic options - Lorraine and Spinach - and two seasonal flavors. (Recently, you could choose from either oven dried tomatoes and fresh goat cheese quiche or roasted red bell pepper and pesto quiche.)

These delicious treats fly off the shelves so don't wait! Come get yours at 539 Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey now carries PNW Components Range Pedals: 390 grams of colorful, composite fun!

This all-new pedal is the perfect blend of comfort, grip, affordability, and color for the best no-compromise flat pedal this side of the Mississippi (...and the other side, too). Made from glass fiber-reinforced nylon composite, it features 22 steel pins and nuts per pedal.

Franklin Street Collaborative, located at 201 West Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is looking for enthusiastically stylish, friendly, sales associates. Daily tasks include social media content creation, merchandising, inventory, styling, helping customers, connecting with vendors and the community, and using Square for payment/booking.

This is a great way to engage with the local community, curate style, learn how to market, and earn commissions. Please e-mail your resume to Franklin Street Collaborative.

Looking for pre-school for the 2022-2023 school year? The Campbell Recreation Pre-School has openings! Classes begin after Labor Day! Register today to secure your child's spot!

Tiny Tots 3-4 yrs

Mondays & Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays or Mondays-Thursdays

9:15-11:15am

Kinder Kids 4-5.5 yrs

Mondays & Tuesdays or Wednesdays-Fridays

9:30-12:00pm

Kindergarten Prep 4.5-5.5 yrs

Mondays-Thursdays

8:30-11:30am

Stand up paddle boards by NSP are in stock now at On The Beach Surf Shop. We also have carbon fiber adjustable paddles from Surftech plus accessories.

Even better? We have paddling veteran Mike on staff to answer your questions and offer lessons and scenic paddling tours. Come on in to the shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and we’ll get you out paddling like a pro!

Looking for that special outfit to stand out from the crowd? Fashion Trade Boutique has a fantastic collection of vintage clothing for all genders! Visit us at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and see what's in the shop. We'll have fun together and help you look fabulous.

Cypress Boutique Monterey has a full selection of men's bracelets now in stock. Made with cotton cords, coconut shell clasps, and semi-precious stones, these pieces are both stylish and comfortable. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey and support a small, locally-owned business.

Going back to school? Deadlines stressing you out? The Break Room has you covered! We're now offering 5 Short Fuze sessions for only $100 (a 50% savings). Each Short Fuze session includes one small break box for each person to utterly destroy in one of our break rooms.

Please click here to purchase. The Break Room is located at 724 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Angie Deveaux, a tattoo artist at 831 INK, has released some cool custom designs that are now up for grabs. Contact her through Instagram or via e-mail for more information and to make an appointment.

831 INK Tattoo Studio, located at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is owned and managed by tattoo artist and Monterey Bay native Gabe Rodriguez.

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner if Play Full Ground (at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey), offers coaching, teaching and consulting services in art and creativity for individuals, small groups, and organizations/businesses.

Her philosophy is that the everyday is art and everyone is an artist regardless of traditional artistic talents and skills. All of her services are designed to help you be inspired and make your everyday life more creative and artful.

Programs for individuals:
Are you interested in jumping into your own creative project and working with Mai to make your ideas into reality? Book a time to chat!

Do you want to participate with a group in creative sharing of your ideas, achievements and struggles in making of your everyday art? Sign up for Creative Community Share!

Do you want to start a tangible project to build your ability to make everyday art? Sign up for the upcoming Drawing to Love & Learn Course, a 4-week course that includes learning, action taking, and sharing sessions in a small group.

Programs for organizations and businesses:
Mai Ryuno offers customized Art & Creativity workshops and consultation in which she first listens, learns, and identifies your organizational needs (external) and wants (internal) to develop a workshop for you and your team.

Art is not just about end products, but the creative process of critical thinking, problem solving, active learning, creation, and communication. Mai has more than 10 years of experience in teaching art and creativity to adults individually and in groups. Start a Conversation with Mai today!

August 1-25, the Haute Beauty Guide store is having a sale on all baskets. Get up to 65% off! We have some beautiful pieces available - get them while they're still in stock.

We invite you to stop by the shop at 71 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey or visit us online. Items are available for pickup in-store or can be shipped to your home.

Another vegan option, the Impossible Breakfast Burrito, is now on the menu at East Village Cafe! Made with mung bean “egg”, diced peppers, spinach, onion, and potatoes with our village sauce. Stop by and try it at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Calling all introverts! Want a quiet space to do your work outside of home? The Pearl Works community coworking space has the perfect room for you: The Crow's Nest.

Our Crow's Nest is tucked away on the second floor of The Pearl Works. Watch clouds drift by the rooftops of Downtown Monterey in this shared private office with all the spaciousness to focus and get stuff done. Plus, this dedicated desk comes with access to our shared amenities (kitchen, meditation room, printer), a community of remote professionals and entrepreneurs, and an opportunity to meet people in a low-key environment on your own terms.

The Pearl Works is located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Please book a tour and see if the Crow's Nest or one of our other spaces is for you.
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