Jacks Monterey, the new lobby restaurant located inside Portola Hotel & Spa, has been awarded the Wine Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence for its wine program. The Award of Excellence is Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards’ top honor, in which a restaurant offers at least 90 selections, featuring a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

The wine selection at Jacks Monterey includes an impressive selection of wines and 30% are from Monterey County, including the top tier Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc and Talbott Pinot Noir, all served by the glass. Jacks Monterey also offers wine on draft from 10SPAN Vineyards, including their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

On Monday, July 24, 2017, Oya Salon will host a collection of teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County from 1pm to 3pm. Oya artists will give each teen a fresh looks with new haircuts, grooming tips, and styling. Stylists will talk about the importance of looking neat and presentable, especially for school and careers.

In coordination with Boys & Girls Club staff, teens have been working to put their best foot forward as the school year quickly approaches. Academic preparation, organizational preparation, and personal preparation ensure that the teens will be their most confident selves - important lessons for embarking on a new school or work endeavor.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to educate the youth on the importance of looking your best. It is vital to success. When you look good you feel good, when you feel good you feel confident," explains Brian Bode, owner of Oya Salon.

Brian Bode also plans to come to the Boys & Girls Clubs in the fall to talk to teens about his career and how he reached his goals.

Parnian Rug Gallery, located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is going out of business and we're having a huge sale, featuring up to 50% - 75% off our fine Persian and Oriental rugs. We invite you to visit us and view what we have in stock.

The Monterey Police Department invites you to join our next Community Academy to learn how your police department operates. During the eleven week course, you will be exposed to every aspect of how we keep Monterey safe. We will strive to answer all the questions you have about policing the “Monterey Way” and why we do the things we do. You will hear from the men and woman who are responsible for delivering quality professional police services and even have an opportunity to ride on patrol with them!! Everyone gets involved, from the Chief of Police to our newest recruit!!

This course is not meant to train people to be police officers. Rather, it is intended to open communication and reconnect us with you, the people we serve. Those that have already graduated have left with a renewed appreciation for what police work is about.

TOPICS

• City Government
• Patrol procedure
• Recruitment and Training
• Records/Jail
• Traffic Engineering
• Police Department Structure
• Arrest, Detention and Use of Force
• Firearms Safety
• 21 st Century Policing
• …..and various other department programs

Classes are held at the Monterey Police Department Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.There is no cost for this course.

Next Course Begins September 6, 2017

To be eligible, one must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• live or work in the City of Monterey
• Have no felony convictions or any misdemeanor arrest within the last 12 months.

For additional information or to request an application, please call the

Monterey Police Department 646-3831

Beginning Monday, July 17 and continuing into the autumn of 2018, during construction of the new Monterey Bay Aquarium Center for Ocean Education and Leadership, there will be periodic safety delays on the Recreation Trail at Hoffman Avenue during crane operations over the trail. Hoffman Avenue will remain open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic for the duration of the construction project. Each brief Recreation Trail delay will last about 5 minutes and will take place only on weekdays, 7am-5pm.

PLEASE NOTE: If you see the crane arm moving when it’s not in operation, don’t worry! Like a weathervane, tower cranes are engineered to shift with the wind when they are not operating. The arm is designed to move so the crane won’t tip over even in strong winds.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Aquarium’s Public Affairs Director Barbara Meister, 831-648-4978. Full details and a map are attached.

St. Lucy Parish School is a thriving Pre-K - 8th Grade Catholic School near Downtown Campbell. Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2017 enrollment in Pre-K through 8th grade.

Our students are guided to develop an appreciation and joy for learning, in a safe, nurturing environment where teachers and parents partner together in support of student growth. Each day our students develop skills for life through faith-development, challenging academics, leadership opportunities, and service to others.

We love to schedule private tours with prospective families, so please contact us now to schedule yours! Call (408) 378-6196 or email admissions@stlucyschool.org.

For more information, please vist our website: www.stlucyschool.org.

International Market and Deli is happy to announce that we now have 30 ounce cans of desert truffles in stock! Unlike European forest truffles, desert truffles (or "terfeziaceae") grow in arid and semi-arid areas in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa only at a certain time of year. These truffles, packaged by Tazah, are ready to eat. Come visit us at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and view the many imported food items we carry!