Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing! My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Writing Workshop will be held in virtual, online space on Saturday, June 6, 9:30am-1pm. Fee is $80 - sign up here.

Sure, we’re living through one hell of a time and writing is a fail-proof way through. Calm the overwhelm brought on by fear and uncertainty. When words find their way to the page, you’ll get a bit of breathing space. This workshop is for writers of any and every genre.

Old Capitol Books, an independent, family run, beloved bookstore is in need of funds to stay afloat, and we need bookstores now more than ever! This is a bookstore that hosts poetry readings, experimental art performances, and offers both new and used books.

50% of the workshop fee goes directly to Old Capitol Books and the other 50% helps support an author (also challenged)!

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is here for your quarantine wine needs! We're pleased to offer complimentary local delivery, including same-day local delivery for orders placed by 6pm. Please visit our website to view our selection and place your order.

Sovino, a small business owned by local sommelier Claire Sutton, is located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. For inquiries, please call 831-641-9463.

Just in time for Mother's Day, Grace Lifestyle Boutique is offering beautiful, 100% soy candles by Capri Blue, hand-poured in the U.S. There are three fragrances available: Pineapple Flower, Volcano, and Coconut Santal. Prices are $24 for the smaller candle with a 40 hour burn time, and $32 for the larger candle with a 65 hour burn time.

Brittani Reid-Bristol, owner of Grace Lifestyle Boutique, is sheltering in place at home locally, but she has candles from the shop and she wants to share them with you! Please e-mail her or DM Grace Lifestyle Boutique on Instagram for a secure invoice you can pay online. Britanni is offering free local delivery to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Seaside, and Marina. She's also happy to ship your order.

Pineapple Flower
Close your eyes and feel the island sun! Sparkling pineapple with a hint of plum mixed with tart lemon flower and sweet sugar cane make the perfect blend of paradise.

Volcano
This fragrance is the perfect blend of citrus and sugar notes. Like the excitement and energy of a summer night rendezvous, it is simply unforgettable.

Coconut Santal
With flowering hibiscus, lime coconut, and hits of amber, this fragrance transports you to good times and gives you ultimate smooth sailing vibes.

Alvarado Street Brewery presents All Together. This beer represents a worldwide collaboration spearheaded by our friends at @otherhalfnyc to raise awareness for hospitality workers affected by the pandemic. This hazy IPA is loaded up with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Cascade hops and delivers all the fruit laden juiciness.

A portion of proceeds from purchases of this beer will go directly to the 100+ staff at all three Alvarado Street / Yeast of Eden locations. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together! A limited number of cases remain for shipping in California, as well as four packs for drive through pickup at our Salinas location at 1315 Dayton Street.

Code Ninjas Monterey is asking our community to nominate a high school senior and tell us that person's greatest high school accomplishment. Submissions are due via e-mail by May 18, 2020.

Code Ninjas will be raffling off 10 gift cards to local businesses for 10 of these seniors, and winners will be announced June 1, 2020. Let’s give back to these hardworking students!

A mother’s love (and patience) has been on full display in recent weeks, and Mother's Day is May 10. Comanche Cellars encourages you to show her you appreciate all she’s done with wine and chocolates. We are now offering a special wine and chocolate combination pack called "We Love You, Mom!" for only $50 (reg. $86). Place your order on our website.

Comanche Cellars, which now offers curbside pickup by appointment, is located at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Ocean Sushi Deli is excited to have reopened our Monterey location for take-out and pick-up! We're now open daily, 12pm-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome but phone orders are preferred, 831-645-9876. (Please try to call 1-2 hours in advance to avoid waiting in-house and to help maintain social distancing.) View our menu online.

Ocean Sushi Deli is a family-owned restaurant that's been serving the Monterey Peninsula for more than 30 years. Located at 165 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey, we look forward to seeing you again!

As we all know, the quarantine has been extended for another month. This is a major life (and lifestyle) change for all of us. Coach Masha at Boxing Strong wants to help you structure your workouts at home with a weekly, authentic Boxing Training Plan.

Check out the free Boxing Training Plan for this week. If this seems longer/harder than you are used to, feel free to only stick to boxing rounds 1 through 6, gradually adding on Agility and Conditioning work.

And if this is the kind of workout routine you're looking for, new Boxing Training Plans are available weekly for $10. They come with a demo video on combinations and drills. If you have any questions, you can reach out and Coach Masha can help you power through your workout. To sign up, please e-mail Masha or give her a call at 831-200-3392.

Give the best full body workout in the South Bay a try while you're sheltering in place! The Bar Method in Campbell has daily live stream classes led by one of our certified barre instructors for only $45.

Want to get in on the fun? Sign up online and purchase the 2 Weeks Unlimited class package. We can’t wait to ‘see’ you!

Get Results with The Bar Method

The Bar Method’s signature technique is the fastest and most efficient way to reshape the entire body. Precise isometric exercises keep students working “in the muscle,” followed by active and passive stretching to lengthen and elongate the area just worked. The result is a graceful, strong dancer-like body, including sculpted arms, flat abs, a lifted seat and elongated thighs, as well as improved posture and body alignment. Students see remarkable results within just a few weeks.

Why it's Different

The Bar Method technique stands apart because it is safe, smart and personal. It was created under the guidance of physical therapists to ensure it is safe and effective for students spanning a wide range of abilities including those with physical limitations and injuries. It’s a workout that is safe and sustainable for life!

There is a very exciting "new" Indian restaurant in Downtown Campbell and they had the horrible luck of opening shortly before we all retreated into our Covid-19 caves. If you're looking to stave off boredom as the shelter-in-place continues, give Desi a try and place an order for pick-up.

If you do, remember to email a proof of purchase to VivaDTC@downtowncampbell.com to get entries into our monthly drawing for prizes.

Someday again this lobby will be filled with noisy parents and siblings, and I am going to HUG everyone! (Then tell you to quiet down and not disrupt class). I can’t wait!! Missing our Dance Effects families. -Miss Katie

Need a custom Mother’s Day basket?

Carol at Tessora’s is taking orders to create the perfect size basket for you for your Mother’s Day gifts this year! Baskets include wine, olive oils from The Olive Bar, and treats from Le Chef Sucre by Jenni. Tell Carol what the mom in your life enjoys and she'll put together a basket just for your special mama!

Spring clean your skin care routine with some new products! Check out our Shelter at Home Facial 4-Packs. There’s one for every skin type, and each includes a cleanser, exfoliator, mask, and a moisturizer. Order online and bring the spa experience home.

Want to pick up instead? Contact us directly to arrange!

Wine not Wednesday! We are featuring this delicious 2018 Mew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It offers a mouthwatering blend of aromas - passionfruit, guava, elderflower, black currant and citrus. It would pair wonderfully with our Lemon Pesto and Green Pea Pasta Spaghetti noodles mixed with a Lemon Walnut Arugula Pesto Sauce and served with Crispy Prosciutto bits and fresh Green Peas. Add Chicken or Shrimp ? ?