To show our appreciation for the local community, Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free admission to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties December 1-9, 2018. To be eligible, local visitors must present a photo ID (student IDs also accepted) or proof of residence (such as a current utility bill) at the Main Entrance. Please note: guests of local tri-county residents must pay regular admission prices.

Trying to find the right gift for a loved one? Pamir Rugs & Kilims has a distinctive collection of handmade pillows for sale, created from antique rugs. These unique pieces come in many colors and designs. We invite you to stop by our showroom at 237 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and take a look!

For more information, please phone Pamir Rugs & Kilims at 831-647-9965.

Are you ready for six incredible days of uninterrupted diving? Can't wait to plunge into the warm, clear blue water surrounded by coral reefs and vibrant fish? Join Bamboo Reef Monterey in Bonaire where we'll dive with dolphins, turtles, and rays, and check out all the beautiful wrecks. With over 470 species of fish to see and unlimited shore diving, you won't want to leave the water!

Trip is scheduled for June 22-29, 2019. Fee is $2,999 and includes round trip airfare, 7 nights at Divi Flamingo in an ocean front room, 6 days of diving (2-tank boat dives), unlimited shore dives, tanks and weights, welcome cocktail, and airport transfers. For more information, please click here.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Fashion Trade, which buys and sells a wide variety of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm. And we're offering special deals each day of the week!

On Wednesdays, buy 2 items and get the third item (of equal or lesser value) free. On Thursdays, earn double stamps on your Fashion Trade Loyal Customer Card when you buy or sell merchandise here. On Fridays, bring a friend in to shop with you and save 5%. And on Saturdays, all bets are off as our manager chooses a surprise sale for the day! Come and visit us at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey for all your fashion needs.

The Leather Company, a fine leather goods company, is hiring manufacturing shop assistants. We are hiring full-time employees, part-time employees, and interns. Please call us at 831-277-6090 for more information and to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Must have ability to read and interpret patterns, manual dexterity, and visual acuity. Ability to lift totes 10lbs.-25lbs. The ability to use hand, eye, and foot coordination to operate small machines and hand tools/ Skills in working with your hands to perform exact, detailed operations.

Effort
Sits for 8 hours per day or more as needed. Occasional bending and stooping (less than two hours per day). Grasping and pushing (8 hours per day). Wrist flexion/extension (8 hours per day). Occasional lifting (10-25lbs).

Salary is $11.00 to $16.00 per hour

Below are the showtimes for Osio Theater, an independent, locally-owned movie theater located at 350 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, November 9-15, 2018.

WHAT THEY HAD
Weekdays at 3:20pm, 5:45pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 1pm, 3:20pm, 5:45pm, 8pm
From first-time writer/director Elizabeth Chomko, What They Had centers on a family in crisis. Bridget returns home to Chicago at her brother's urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father's reluctance to let go of their life together. Watch the trailer.

SUSPIRIA
Weekdays at 4:45pm, 8pm
Sat & Sun at 1:35pm, 4:45pm, 8pm
A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe's artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. Watch the trailer.

THE HAPPY PRINCE
Weekdays at 5:20pm
Sat & Sun at 12:30pm, 5:20pm
The last days of Oscar Wilde - and the ghosts that haunted them - are vividly evoked in Rupert Everett's directorial debut. Wilde's body is ailing and heavy, his mind is spinning, and he survives by falling back on the flamboyant irony and brilliant wit that defined him. As the film travels through his final act and journeys through England, France, and Italy, desire and loyalty face off, the transience of lust is laid bare, and the true riches of love are revealed. Watch the trailer.

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN
Weekdays at 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm
(Thursday - no showing at 3:15pm)
Sat & Sun at 1pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm
The Old Man and the Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Watch the trailer.

TEA WITH THE DAMES
Weekdays at 3pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm
(Wednesday - no showing at 5:15pm, 7:30pm)
(Thursday - no showing at 3pm)
Sat & Sun at 12:40pm, 3pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm
What happens when four legends of British stage and screen get together? Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright are among the most celebrated actresses of our time. They are also longtime friends who invite you to join them for a weekend in the country as they catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid, delightfully irreverent thoughts on everything from art to aging to...Read More

Union Yoga presents a 200 hour yoga teacher training February - June 2019. For more information, please attend our information session on Sunday, December 2 at 4:30pm at Union Yoga, 244 Pearl Street in Old Monterey, or e-mail us.

We knew when Union Yoga was launched that if we were to offer a teacher training that it would have to be exceptional. It would have to be a deep dive of traditional methodology, philosophy and discipline and truly prepare individuals with the skills to teach (even beyond a yoga class). Noah Maze is known as the teacher of teachers offering some of the smartest and clearest programs available anywhere. He has a select group of teachers who offer the MazeMethod, carrying his name and specific guidelines for a stellar 200 hour program. We are honored and excited that Nichol Chase and Peach Friedman will be bringing this method to Union Yoga. This is a program that you will appreciate while you're going through it and the appreciation will grow over the years.

200 HOUR OVERVIEW:
The Mazé Method is a rare yoga school, with an enduring dedication to the pursuit of educational excellence, offering unparalleled student experiences across a broad spectrum of yoga academia and experiential education. Our trainings are informative, ever improving and customized to each group of students’ needs and goals. We emphasize logical analysis, clear language, and critical thinking.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
The Mazé Method 200-hour teacher trainings take you on a journey of self-discovery and education into all things yoga. Our foundational training (200–hour) program is ideal for serious students of yoga, aspiring yoga teachers, and teachers with varying levels of experience. Students with injuries and health issues are also encouraged to attend. Our curriculum combines detailed alignment and intelligent sequencing with vinyasa theory, and provides you with sound knowledge and skills to teach safe and effective yoga classes. This training is recognized by Yoga Alliance and focuses in three areas of study: The Theory and Practice of Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, and The Art of Teaching. Trainees may thus register with Yoga Alliance at its RYT-200 level upon successful completion of this training.

In this training, you will study and deconstruct asana (yoga poses), pranayama (breath work), meditation, applied anatomy, therapeutics, yoga theory and practice, yoga history and philosophy, basic Sanskrit, ethics and boundaries, and you will master the skills required to teach. With great precision and clarity, your trainer will cover the primary tools needed to teach yoga to others. In addition to studying the fundamental yoga postures, topics will include:

*How to improve your own yoga practice
*How to teach a yoga pose
*Actions and alignment
*Purpose and use of props
*Restorative poses
*Observing and understanding bodies...Read More

Caffe Trieste is pleased to announce that our old management is back. We missed you too much to stay away! We've also brought back our old menu with all your favorite dishes.

Students with laptops are always welcome here. And to prove it, we're putting our money where our mouth is. Students and active military with ID get 10% off your order.

Visit us at 409 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey, say hello, and hang out for a while. We're going back to our old rules and declaring that this is a stress-free zone.