Blog

Looking for pre-school for the fall? Campbell Recreation Pre-School provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child's first school experience. Each classroom is designed to maximize a child's learning experience.

Now Enrolling for the 2022-2023 School Year Current Openings:

Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs) - Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15-11:15am - Only 2 spots left! Kinder Kids (4-5.5 yrs) - Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30-12:30pm

Kindergarten Prep (4.5-5.5 yrs) - Mondays-Thursdays 8:30-11:30am

Stop by our Pre-School Open House to meet the teachers, see the classroom and learn more about our program.

Every day's a hoppy day at Hula's Island Grill! We invite you to try our new zero-alcohol Hoppy Refresher from Lagunitas Brewing Co. Crisp, zingy, and hoppily refreshing, this sparkling beverage is chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops for a big splash of flavor that’s surprisingly fruity.

Visit Hula's at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

It's time for Plato's Closet Back to School Special, July 16 - August 31, 2022. Shop Plato's Closet at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and when you spend $75, you'll get a $20 coupon to spend later. (Each coupon is valid 9/5-10/3 on one transaction of $60 or more.) Plus, at our store you'll save up to 70% off mall prices on your favorite brands!

Shop early and often and get all your back to school needs covered - we've got denim, hoodies, graphic tees, cargos, and items you won't find anywhere else.⁠

Bulldog Sports Pub Now Hiring

Posted on July 18th, 2022 by Lighthouse District

The Bulldog Sports Pub is reopening soon and we're accepting applications for all positions. Stop by this week to drop off your resume or fill in an application. Some interviews will be given on the spot. Bonus points if you already have your Servsafe certificate and/or your California RBS certificate.

That's right, Bulldog fans! Our very own local sports pub will be reopening at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey with all new decor, a much larger interior, and the same owner we all love, Christine. Keep your eyes out for more news soon!

It's only mini in size! Malinka European Mini Market on Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey is your local international foods store with popular brands from across Europe and beyond. It may be not be a giant market, but it's big on carrying the European food favorites of locals in the Monterey area.

Before opening her own store, the owner Natalia, had worked for several years in European food markets in San Jose and knows the most common items that transplanted Europeans look for. Malinka European Mini Market has a wide range of high demand local and import foods including frozen foods, baked goods, candies, sauces, drinks, and canned goods.

Diving Unlimited International (DUI) is running a summer special and Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is sweetening the deal through July 31, 2022.

Buy DUI's Standard Cortez Drysuit and get free undergarments! Choose between a free Duotherm II 150 jumpsuit and socks or upgrade to a DuoTherm II 300 jumpsuit and socks for $130. (These undergarments are usually priced at $250 and $355, respectively.)

As an additional bonus, Bamboo Reef will offer free drysuit course tuition ($275 value) to divers that take advantage of DUI’s summer special. Call the shop to lock in your order, 831-372-1685.

The Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps support Monterey Public Library, is seeking additional volunteers!

What do volunteers do? Everything from stocking the Little Libraries to organizing Dine Around Town events, writing welcome notes to new Friends, assisting at book sales, and advocating for the Library in the community.

For more information, please visit the website of the MPL Friends & Foundation or email us. The time and efforts of our volunteers are much appreciated.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey - has designated Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of July and August 2022.

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

The nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an independent, locally operated and funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to build decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

City of Monterey Upgrades Paid Parking Kiosks

Posted on July 14th, 2022 by omba

The City of Monterey has just completed an upgrade to a number of parking stations in off-street locations in Downtown Old Monterey. A variety of outdated pay-and-display and pay-by-space meters have now been replaced with Flowbird Smart Parking kiosks.

The new parking system features a pay-by-plate parking kiosk with a 9.7” full color touch display that is accessible for all customers, including meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and offers a choice of languages. The touch screen display has the look and feel of a tablet, walking users step-by-step through the transaction process, and it's compatible with the ParkMobile app that the City introduced in 2019.

The Old Monterey Business Association is proud to announce that we've been nominated for Best Business Association in the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's 35th Annual Business Excellence Awards. If you're a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you're permitted to vote for us in the 2nd round of voting. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on July 28, 2022. We thank the Chamber and members of the public for the honor of this nomination!

Summer Concert Series - Last Concert of the Summer!

Posted on July 13th, 2022 by Campbell Recreation Events

🎤 Join us in an evening of music! 🎼

The Arena will be at the Orchard City Green tomorrow, Thursday, July 14th at 6:30pm. Bring a lawn chair (we ask that you don't bring tarps or blankets) space is limited, so please share.

Per City ordinance, dogs are not allowed on the Orchard City Green for this special event. There is an area outside of the special event designated for those who have dogs. We ask that you leave your furry friends at home if you do not wish to stay in the designated area.

Free parking available in the adjacent Library parking lot as well as the First and Third Street parking structures.

Food, snacks, beer, wine and other beverages will be sold by the Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation.

We hope to see you tomorrow for our last concert of the summer!

The Old Monterey Business Association and the Old Monterey Foundation would like to thank our volunteers and the many people who participated in and attended our 2022 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Monterey! It was a wonderful community celebration and it was great to be with you all once again on Independence Day.

Photos of the parade, as well as photos of the pancake breakfast at Fire Station #11 and photos of the music and food fest on the lawn of Colton Hall, all taken by OMBA web developer and photographer Sheldon Chang, are now available on the Old Monterey website.

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 brand new Mercedes-Benz A220 (MSRP $41,100).

MY Museum has been given 1,000 tickets to sell for $100 per ticket. All funds raised will be used for MY Museum's educational programs and exhibits and will support our commitment to providing subsidized museum visits for schools and families in challenging circumstances.

The drawing will be held on August 21 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.

East Village Cafe announces our newest menu item: an eggless breakfast sandwich made with plant-based “egg,” an Impossible breakfast patty, chipotle aioli, and vegan cheese on an English muffin.

East Village Cafe happily offers several vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and snack time at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Pages