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Construction work along Lighthouse Avenue for the MST JAZZ Bus Rapid Transit System will begin on Monday, October 1. Intersections that will be affected will be Irving & Lighthouse and Hoffman & Lighthouse. (Work at Reeside & Lighthouse will be delayed until after October 21.) The construction is currently anticipated to take apx. 30 days.

The JAZZ rapid transit system includes installation of new bus shelters and road and sidewalk construction related to the bus stop areas. Initial work will include the removal of asphalt and some sidewalk concrete. Following removal work along the corridor, the next phase will reconstruct the bus stops, replace the sidewalk areas, and install the shelters. Traffic along sections of Lighthouse will be narrowed during the construction period.

In-bound traffic from Monterey can use either Foam or Lighthouse. Portions of Lighthouse will be narrowed to one lane heading west and may affect parking immediately in front of some businesses. Two lanes will remain open for traffic heading east toward Monterey but this will affect parking immediately in front of some businesses.

Construction work along the Lighthouse corridor for the MST JAZZ bus system will begin on Monday, October 1, 2012. Intersections that will be affected will be Irving and Lighthouse as well as Hoffman and Lighthouse. (Work at Reeside and Lighthouse will be delayed until after October 21.) The removal and replacement construction is currently anticipated to take approximately 30 days.

The JAZZ "rapid bus" system includes installation of new bus shelters and road and sidewalk construction related to the bus stop areas. Initial work will include the removal of asphalt and some sidewalk concrete. Following removal work along the corridor, the next phase will reconstruct the bus stops, replace the sidewalk areas, and install the shelters. Traffic along sections of Lighthouse will be narrowed during the construction period.

In-bound traffic from Monterey can use either Foam or Lighthouse. Portions of Lighthouse will be narrowed to one lane heading west and may affect parking immediately in front of some businesses. Two lanes will remain open for traffic heading east toward Monterey but this will affect parking immediately in front of some businesses.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact Candy Ingram at 831-373-3609.

October 21, 2012 is Oya Salon's Sixth Annual Day of Healing where we celebrate and pamper breast cancer survivors. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer within the last five years, please join us 10am-1pm that day. Oya Salon and community volunteers will provide makeup, acupuncture seeds, scarf tying, pharmaceutical consults, hand massage, brow tutorials, hair styling, mini massages, and more!

Please phone Oya at 831-656-0570 if you have additional questions or are interested in attending.

Join The Prime Method & Get Fit!

Posted on September 24th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Want to feel better, move better, and look better by Halloween? Challenge yourself and join the Lighthouse District's own The Prime Method, a health and fitness "retreat" you can do anywhere for $29.99 - less than a dollar a day.

In this program, you'll overhaul three crucial pillars of health with expert guidance and online support. There are specific workouts, meals, and tasks each day. Your mission is to simply follow our plan 100% and track workouts, food, sleep, and mood on the website.

To join the challenge, sign up today, become a member of ThePrimeMethod.com, and create your customized plan. We'll call you right away and get you on track!

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.

Paper Wing's 'Don Juan' Explores Questions of Heaven, Hell
by Judy Higgerson
Monterey Herald, 09/19/12

The Monterey County Fairgrounds Isn't the Only Place for Music this Week [Carbone's]
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 06/19/12

Off the Menu: Sushi Bars Offer Delicious Lunch Specials that Will Fill You Up without Breaking the Bank [Crystal Fish Sushi]
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 09/12/12

The Campbell Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking volunteers for the 18th Annual Oktoberfest, taking place October 13 and 14. Being a volunteer at this event is lots of fun! From meeting new people to listening to all the live music, you won't want to miss being a part of such a great event.

Shifts are available:
Saturday, 9:30am-1:30pm
Saturday, 1:15pm-5:45pm
Sunday, 9:30am-1:00pm
Sunday, 12:45pm-4:45pm

To volunteer, please download and fill out the Oktoberfest Volunteer Form and return it to the office of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Monterey has 80 parking permits available on a monthly and quarterly basis to employers and employees in the Lighthouse District. Current fees are $21.50 per month ($19 plus a $2.50 surcharge) or $57 per quarter.

Parking permits may be purchased at the Parking Division Office located at 340 Tyler Street in Monterey. Hours of operation are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Each business is limited to 5 permits and must have a City of Monterey business license. Employees applying for a permit must bring proof of employment (i.e., a paystub).

New Monterey permits are valid for parking on side streets that have signs marked "90 Minute Parking Except by Permit." These designated side streets can be found between Foam and Hawthorne from Reeside to David.

For more information, please phone the City of Monterey Parking Division at 831-646-3953.

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Bay View Campus Switch Not Likely
by Claudia Melendez Salinas
Monterey Herald, 09/04/12

The Grub Hunter: Tidbits (The Bulldog British Pub)
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 09/04/12

Two Last Items (The Bulldog British Pub)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 09/05/12

In September 2012, Monterey Bay Aquarium will begin renovation of its sea otter exhibit and the cafe and restaurant. Both will re-open in spring of 2013. Needless to say, the rest of the Aquarium will remain open to the public.

During the renovation in the fall and winter months of 2012-13, the sea otter exhibit will be refreshed and the cafe and restaurant will receive a new name, design, and menu!

Temporary Road Closure

Posted on August 27th, 2012 by Downtown Campbell

The City of Campbell would like the community to be aware of a temporary road closure of a portion of East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell, from Central Avenue to the light rail tracks.

In order to minimize impact on businesses and commuters, the majority of the work will be performed at night. The closure will take place on Wednesday night, August 29, 2012 lasting until early Thursday morning, August 30. The road will also be closed on Tuesday, September 4, 7am-11am.

This work is being done to create a new utility connection for electrical service to 400 E. Campbell Avenue (the former Gaslighter Theater). The utility connection will require trenching on E. Campbell Avenue from an existing transformer in the westbound travel lane on E. Campbell Avenue to the project site. The closure is due to the narrow roadway and proximity to the light rail tracks.

Other work will taking place during the daytime hours, August 29 - September 7, 2012, will have traffic control in place as needed. This will allow through traffic, but the community is advised to expect traffic delays.

For more information, please contact Ed Arango, Civil Engineer, City of Campbell, 308-866-2166.

The New Monterey Business Association is pleased to host a special Movies in the Park Encore on October 13 in Scholze Park! In honor of the season, this one will be a family-friendly Halloween film.

Want to help us select the film? Attend Movies in the Park on September 8! Yes, that's right... Come see Back to the Future with us and cast your vote that night for the film to be shown on October 13. We'll have a great selection of family Halloween films from which to choose.

Want more information? Please e-mail the NMBA at info@lighthousedistrict.net.

Carbone's in September

Posted on August 22nd, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Come on down to Carbone's in New Monterey's Lighthouse District! Throughout September, there's lots going on in the evenings:

Mondays: Monday Night Football on the TV
Tuesdays: Turtle Races
Wednesdays: Ladies' Night
Thursdays: Military Pitcher Discount
Sundays: We'll have NFL Package on the TVs, and we'll give away a free trip to Las Vegas every Sunday!

Carbone's, your friendly neighborhood bar: old school, new rules at 214 Lighthouse Ave.

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Best Hell Ever: A Family Comes Together and Falls Apart in Tracy Letts' Unmissable Hit 'August: Osage County'
by Water Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 08/16/12

Paper Wing Opens Local Premiere of Prize-Winning 'August: Osage County'
by Lily Dayton
Monterey Herald, 08/08/12

Family Dysfunction Played to Nth Degree in 'August: Osage County'
by Carolyn Vierra
Monterey Herald, 08/15/12

Off the Menu: Tacos, Take Two (Taqueria del Mar)
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 08/08/12

Update: We had to drop Singin' in the Rain from the runoff because the copyright owners are currently not allowing any showings of it

After four weeks of collecting nominations for the Sundown Cinema Audience Choice movie for 2012, we're down to four finalists in contention to win the honors to be the movie for our season end finale! With one exception, there's a definite musical theme to our finalists this year.

Voting closes at 4pm on Friday, August 24th. The winner will be announced at our showing of The Candidate later that night. You may vote for as many movies as you like. Let the voting begin and may the best movie win!

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Bargain Bites from a Number of Taco Shops Around Town (Taqueria del Mar)
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 08/01/12

History Goes Crazy Cute: Eighty Weedy Sea Dragons Born at Monterey Bay Aquarium
by Mark C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 08/05/12

The Downtown Campbell Business Association (DCBA) wants to hear what you think about the new layout for the Sunday Farmers' Market. In the DCBA's negotiations with Urban Village Farmers' Market Association and the City of Campbell, the decision was made by all parties to change how farmers' booths are arranged along East Campbell Avenue beginning July 15, 2012.

If you have attended the market since July 15, please let us know what you think! Send an e-mail to info@downtowncampbell.com answering the following questions and adding any comments you'd like to make. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as the groups decide whether or not to continue with the new layout.

1) I shop the Downtown Campbell Farmers' Market…
a. every Sunday
b. 2-3 times per month
c. once a month or less

2) My thoughts about the new Farmers' Market layout are…
a. I like the new market layout and will return to shop
b. I prefer the shopping experience of the original market layout
c. I don't have a preference

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full articles.

Shooting Starrs: A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Showcase at Carbone's Features Six Musicians on the Last Tuesday of Every Month
by Adam Joseph
Monterey County Weekly, 07/26/12

Reggae May Take the Spotlight but There's a Lot of Everything Else in Town [Carbone's]
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 07/25/12

Paper Wing Exposes Traditional Arts to 'Red-Hot Summertime Burlesque'
by Lily Dayton
Monterey Herald, 07/18/12

Carbone's in August

Posted on July 24th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Come on down to Carbone's in New Monterey's Lighthouse District! Throughout August, there's lots going on in the evenings:

Mondays: Locals' Night
Tuesdays: Turtle Races
Wednesdays: Ladies' Night
Thursdays: NPS/DLI Night
Fridays Open Darts Night
Sundays: NFL on the TVs, and we'll give away a free trip to Las Vegas every Sunday!

Carbone's, your friendly neighborhood bar: old school, new rules at 214 Lighthouse Ave.

UPDATE: We messed up the deadline date for the end of movie nominations. Movie nominations must be in no later than 5pm on Tuesday, August 7th (not 14th).
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The 2012 Sundown Cinema season is approaching the half-way mark and that means it's time to start collecting suggestions for our August 31st season finale, the Audience Choice Film.

In this first round of the selection process, you can make up to three movie suggestions for the Audience Choice Film. You may email your picks to sundown@downtowncampbell.com, reply to this post, or submit your favorite films in person at Sundown Cinema. The deadline for nominations is 5pm on Tuesday, August 7th.

The most-nominated movies will be announced on downtowncampbell.com on August 15th, and you can vote for them in our online poll. Whichever movie gets the most votes by 4pm on Friday, August 24th will be screened on August 31st at our finale.

Send us your suggestions and may the best movie win!

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