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Creepy Crawly Halloween in coming to Downtown Campbell and we need help from our community to make it a success! We're looking for volunteers to help us on Sunday, October 27th from 3:30pm to 6pm.

We need people to monitor parking barriers and supervise children's amusements. Creepy Crawly Halloween is extremely popular and a lot of fun to watch. If you'd like a front row seat as a helper, please fill out our Volunteer Registration form and we'll be in touch.

🌟 Exciting News from the City of Campbell! 🌟 We have openings in our Campbell Recreation Pre-School classes! 🎉

✨ 3 spots available in Kinder Kids (ages 3-5.5 years)
✨ 4 spots available in Kindergarten Prep (ages 4-5.5 years)

Join us for a fun and enriching experience where your little ones can learn, play, and grow! 🌈 Don’t miss out—secure a spot today! 🧸✏️

The Old Monterey Business Association congratulates the 29 Old Monterey businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2024. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

Ad Astra
Best Bakery

Alfredo's Cantina
Best Dive Bar

Alta Bakery
Best Cappuccino / Latte

Alvarado Street Brewery
Best Local Beer / Brewery
Best Bar for Gen X and Millennials

Ambrosia India Bistro
Best Indian

Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel

Bliss Boutique
Best Women's Clothing Boutique

Britannia Arms
Best Place for Karaoke

Compact Disco
Best Place to Go Dancing

Crown and Anchor
Best Pub

Dennis Murphy
...Read More

The New Monterey Business Association congratulates the 12 Lighthouse District businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly's Best of Monterey County 2024. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

Bulldog Sports Pub
Best Bar for Darts

Crystal Fish
Best Japanese / Sushi

First Awakenings
Best Breakfast

Gianni's Pizza
Best Pizza Place

Goodwill Central Coast
Best Thrift Shop

Hula's Island Grill
Best Happy Hour, Specialty Cocktails
Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free

International Market and Deli
Best International Market

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Best Local Nonprofit, Local Website, Place to Take Visitors

On The Beach Surf Shop
Best Surf Shop

Pearl Hour / Katie Blandin
Best Late-Night Hangout / Best Bartender...Read More

Tickets on Sale for Christmas in the Adobes 2024

Posted on October 7th, 2024 by MSHPA

Get ready, Monterey! On October 11, tickets will go on sale for Monterey's signature holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes, on December 13 & 14. Stroll the streets of Monterey and tour the many beautifully decorated historic adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment.

Tickets are $30 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A two-night Gold Pass is $45. Discounts available for active military personnel. Proceeds benefit Monterey State Historic Park children's educational and school history programs.

Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Custom House Store at 1 Custom House Plaza (open Thu-Sun, 11am-3pm) or the Pacific House Store at 20 Custom House Plaza (open Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm). Discounted tickets for active military personnel must be purchased in-person. Tickets are non-refundable.

The City of Monterey's Community Police Academy course is now accepting applications. Classes meet every Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, for 11 weeks, February 5 - April 16, 2025 at Monterey Police Department (351 Madison Street in Monterey).

About the Course

This program is designed to provide Monterey residents with an interactive, hands-on, comprehensive overview of policing, and to provide participants with an understanding of the job, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the modern day community-focused police officer.

Class time includes an introduction to the organization, patrol procedure, recruitment and training, records / jail, traffic engineering, police department structure, arrest, detention, use of force, firearms safety, 21st Century policing, and more. You'll learn directly from the men and women of the MPD and even go on a ride-along.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in the City of Monterey, and have no felony convictions or any misdemeanor arrests within the last 12 months.

To Apply

Please fill out the application form here.

Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of abstract paintings by Monterey artist Peter F. Collins. These vibrant acrylic paintings, each 24" x 30", will be on display through November 15 at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

In creating these colorful, abstract pieces, Collins worked more spontaneously than ever before, diving into his subconscious in search of a more emotional quality.

A message from the City of Monterey:

San Carlos Beach on Cannery Row in Monterey reopened on October 4, 2024, after being closed since August 19 due to an influx of sea lions that crowded the beach during their annual migration to Monterey from the Channel Islands.

This year, the sea lions made their main landing spot at San Carlos Beach. Hundreds of (mostly male) sea lions are here taking advantage of the abundant food that is close to shore within the Monterey Bay.

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff have been a vital partner in helping the City understand the sea lions’ behavior and helped with City’s decision to close the beach to ensure public safety and the safety of the sea lion population.

Marine mammal experts expect the sea lions to return to the Channel Islands at some point soon. Although unlikely, if the sea lions repopulate San Carlos Beach, the City of Monterey may have to close the beach again.

- October 4, 2024

A reminder: Marine mammals, including sea lions, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. People who harass, feed, capture, or kill any marine mammal could face a hefty fine or even jail time.

Catering Options from La Bahia

Posted on October 6th, 2024 by La Bahia Restaurant

La Bahia Restaurant at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey now offers both in-person and drop-off catering! Call us at 831-884-5269 for a quote. We have a variety of packages available.

In-Person Catering

With in-person catering, our staff comes to you, grilling everything up fresh onsite.

Choose from the Bahia Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, al pastor, birria), the Deluxe Package (jeezy shrimp and quesabirria tacos), the Birria Package (quesabirria tacos), or the Carbon Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, birria).

Drop-Off Catering

With drop-off catering, all you have to do is place your order and we'll drop off the prepared ingredients at your venue of choice where your guests can assemble their own plates.

Choose from a Taco Bar (carne asada, chicken, al pastor), a Flautas Bar (chicken or beef), a Sopes Bar (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken), a Fajita Bar (chicken or steak), or Burrito Bowls (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken).

Mattress Nation's Fall Savings Event is happening through October 15, 2024. Save up to $800 off select Stearns and Foster adjustable mattress sets and up to $400 off select Sealy adjustable mattress sets.

Come see canine sales assistant Hannah and her human buddy, salesperson Laura, at our local (and locally-owned) Mattress Nation shop, 296 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey.

Oktoberfest Fun Run Volunteers Needed!

Posted on October 4th, 2024 by Campbell Park

We are looking for volunteers for our 17th Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run Event! This is a great opportunity for students to complete service hours.

Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk

Volunteer Shifts:

Packet Pickup - Friday, October 18th 3pm-5:30pm, 5pm-7:15pm or 3pm-7:15pm at Sports Basement

Assist with distributing the race packets, shirts and goodie bags to registered runners.

Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk Event - Saturday, October 19th 8:15am-11:45am at Campbell Park

Assist with cheering on runners, pass out medals, waters, set up and break down.

Volunteers under 13 must have an adult present with them in order to volunteer. Volunteers can receive community service hour verification after the event.

Questions - Contact laurenc@campbellca.gov

Recycled Records is celebrating our one year anniversary under new ownership October 1-13, 2024 with a huge sale.

The Sale

We have tons of records marked at $1 plus sales on CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. And that's not all! We're also offering 40% off all Record Store Day exclusive albums and discounts on new Recycled Record t-shirts and stickers.

The Location

Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - we're open every day, 11am-6pm, and ready to share some good music with you.

The Thanks

We want to thank all those who've supported us this last year. We're looking forward to keeping this historic little shop going for years to come!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an Oktoberfest Fun Run like no other! 🏃‍♂️🍂 Whether you’re decked out in lederhosen or ready to conquer the 10K or 5K, join us on Saturday, October 19th at Campbell Park for a morning of fitness and fun. 🎉🙌 After the race, stroll over to Downtown Campbell for Oktoberfest celebrations with great food, music, drinks, and dancing. 🍻🎶

Good news! The deadline to register with the 10K/5K race shirt and medal has been extended until October 8th so there's still time to score your race swag! 🎽 Plus, all participants will receive a goodie bag with treats, including discounts from our amazing Sponsors!!

Special offer: Ages 21 and under can enjoy a $20 discount at checkout!

Don’t wait—register today and join the fun! See you at the starting line! 🏅...Read More

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of William Eatmon, our featured local artist for October. His latest exhibit, Big Cats, features six original paintings of the world's largest wild cats.

The majestic beauty of these big cats - the lion, jaguar, tiger, Siberian tiger, clouded leopard, and snow leopard - is unique in the animal world. The six paintings, each 24 in. x 24 in., are all available for sale.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. William Eatmon's artwork will be featured through October 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Halloween Treats at Paris Bakery 2024

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Paris Bakery

Paris Bakery has new Halloween treats available, including beautifully hand decorated cookies (skeletons, ghosts, and pumpkins), a jack-o'-lantern fruit tart, and vanilla or chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate spiders.

Visit us at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, or call us to place your order in advance, 831-646-1620. These sweet treats make great gifts for anyone who loves spooky season.

Rosine's Restaurant has announced new cocktails and mocktails for Fall 2024! Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Drink Menu Highlights

Apple Cider Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, apple cider, and pumpkin spice syrup

Apple Pie Old Fashioned
John Culcasi (GM/owner) creates his own syrups and infusions for his signature cocktails. This drink features a cinnamon spiced infused Four Roses Bourbon, with maple syrup, chocolate bitters, and star anise

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice RumChata, coffee liqueur, espresso, and chocolate bitters

La Rosina
This new drink is dedicated to our family matriarch, Rosine, made with Ketel One Citroen, Italicus, cranberry, prosecco, and fresh lime

Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Apple cider, ginger beer, cinnamon, lime, and fresh mint

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