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.

First Night Monterey is seeking volunteers for their upcoming New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Old Monterey. If you, your family, or your group are interested in joining them for a fun and festive evening, please visit their volunteer page .

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.

Downtown Old Monterey is fortunate to be home to two very worthy non-profit organizations that work with children and youth: MY Museum and Youth Arts Collective . Please consider supporting local kids at all stages of their development by donating to these two organizations through Monterey County Gives this season.

Now through December 31, participating community partners will match a percentage of your gift, increasing the impact of your donation.

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

Located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey Core Fitness is a new women's boutique gym and fitness studio founded by Allison Johnston that focuses on functional strength training, resilience, and community connection.

Monterey Core Fitness welcomes women at all levels - from beginner to advanced - ages 18 and up. It offers group low-impact strength training and fitness classes 6 days a week, personal training sessions by appointment, and member access to the gym, 4am-12am daily. Learn more.

Because of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 3am-11am, around Downtown Old Monterey, New Monterey, and Cannery Row.

For a detailed list of all parking restrictions and road closures in Monterey that morning, please click here.