Let's commit to creating less waste this year! Fleet Feet invites you to drop off your old running shoes, used running bras, or used nutrition wrappers during our hours of operation at 472 Alvarado Street so they can be recycled. More details here.

Congratulations to Alyssa Bellamy, Director of Training at Bamboo Reef Dive Shop, who has been elected to the board of the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Alyssa will represent the West Coast and California diving, working with NAUI on updates to diving standards and improved training. Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Ave. Visit their website and sign up for a diving class!

A Nonprofit Is Readying Newly Refurbished and Affordable Lodging for Travelers [Monterey Hostel]
by Pam Marino
Monterey County Weekly, 12/07/23

Great news for fans of hosteling: Monterey Hostel at 778 Hawthorne Street is being renovated and is planning to reopen in the spring of 2024! But they need your financial help to get them the last mile.

The nonprofit HostelingOn took over the vacant property in early 2021 to redevelop and save the hostel, which which first opened in 2000 and closed in 2020 because of the pandemic. Construction will wrap up in early 2024 and they are working to raise $50,000 to fund beds, mattresses, and bedding so they can begin welcoming travelers from around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here.

The Lighthouse District invites the community to come together to support Kim Lawson, the sole owner and operator of Fashion Trade Boutique at 554 Lighthouse Avenue.

Kim recently had open heart surgery after having several heart attacks attributed to a rare heart condition. We encourage you to contribute whatever you can to Kim's GoFundMe campaign . Every donation makes a difference to Kim while she recovers at home under doctor's orders and attempts to keep her little boutique afloat during that time.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey invites you to join us in supporting our local food bank by bringing canned or dried food items to the studio at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Nov. 6-20.

Every 5 items donated will give you one entry into our raffle. At the end of the month, names will be drawn and a winner will get a free rashguard of their choice.

Johnny Wicks Candle Studio is hosting our third annual holiday gift drive for foster children. The mission of the project is to bring joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging to those children who, for various reasons, don't have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas like most of us do.

Whether it's a warm coat, a special gift, or a memorable Christmas experience, we welcome donations of gifts and gift cards dropped off during business hours at the studio at 499 Calle Principal, or you can make a financial donation here