Are you planning to do some knitting or crocheting over the holidays? Slowfiber has gotten in a bunch of new supplies for you, including recycled cashmere, wool, and an organic cotton and yak blend (really!). These yarns are in colors we actually wear and made from fibers that give you bragging rights...and warmth.

Make your own knit items, luxuriously and sustainably. All yarns are available in-store and online for curbside pick-up or shipping. Slowfiber is located at 517B Hartnell Street.

We encourage you to view the City of Monterey's 2020 Holiday Video Card , featuring lovely scenery and wildlife in Monterey and Monterey Bay plus a special performance by violinist Bailey McEachen in front of Colton Hall....

You asked for it...the Nacho Bizness Party Pack is back for good! That's right - now you can get two regular nachos and two beers for only $30 whenever you want. It's perfect for the holiday season. We're open for take-out at 470 Alvarado Street.

The City of Monterey presents a virtual 2020 State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 14, 8am-9am, featuring Mayor Clyde Roberson and City Manager Hans Uslar. Please register in advance at 831-655-3764 or via e-mail . Zoom meeting details will be provided to all confirmed guests 24-48 hours prior to the event.

Outdoor Pilates sessions are now being offered at Om Studios, located at 631 Cass Street, Suite B in Downtown Old Monterey. We are so excited to be offering duet and private reformer sessions outdoors. Duets are $35 per person and...

Please join MY Museum as we welcome in 2021 with our annual NOON Year's Eve Extravaganza on Dec. 31. As usual, the festivities will be fun for the whole family...but this year we'll be celebrating outdoors at the drive-in theater at Monterey County Fair Grounds. Space is limited, so buy your ticket today .

Celebrate Christmas Italian style! Tutto Buono Eataliano is accepting pre-orders for our family style holiday meals to-go from now until Dec. 22 - please call us at 831-920-1940. Pick-up will be at the restaurant on Dec. 23, 12pm-7pm. We're located at 598 Lighthouse Ave.

Do you need a little retail therapy? For a limited time, Sahara Sun Tanning and Boutique is offering 50% off all clothing and lotions. We also have tanning specials - bed tans for $3 and spray tans for $10 - which you can buy now and redeem later when we reopen our tanning services. Sahara Sun is located at 585 Lighthouse Ave.

By removing three walls from one of our outdoor tents, Chic Event Rentals was able to create a drive-through Covid testing facility! This really helps expedite the testing process and protects people from the rain. We still have plenty of these tents available - please give us a call if you need one, 831-375-1055.

Pearl Hour and Plein Air Picnic present a martini and pate picnic to-go! Place your order online before Dec. 21 for pick-up on Dec. 23, 12pm-4pm at Pearl Hour, 214 Lighthouse Ave.

This luscious picnic for two is $45 and includes: one bottle of Perfect Martini (4 servings) with lemon and olive garnishes, chicken liver pate, cranberry port compote, homemade crackers, pickled mustard seed, and cornichons. For an additional $10, enjoy crudites with green goddess dip.

As a token of appreciation to locals, and in the effort to prevent fresh beer on draft from getting too old, Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill is offering 32 oz. recyclable growler fills from our taps: $7 for light beer, $8 for everything else. Please do not bring your own growler to fill - we'll use the ones we already have onsite to keep things sanitary.

Visit us at 426 Alvarado Street. We're open Wed-Sun, 12-7pm, for curbside pick-up of food and beer, and Mon-Tues, 12-7pm, for beer only.

Paris Bakery is now offering freshly baked Christmas cookies as well as a full complement of holiday baked goods including stollen, pannetone, candy cane shaped bread, and Buche de Noel in four flavors.

All items are available daily until Christmas Eve at 271 Bonifacio Place, but ordering in advance is recommended - call us at 831-646-1620.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Esteban Restaurant is offering a selection of three different three-course holiday meals to-go featuring prime rib, cioppino, or fried chicken. Esteban's seasonal to-go dinner menu will also be available. All holiday meals must be ordered in advance, please call us at 831-375-1076.

Revival Ice Cream's honeycomb candy is crunchy, sweet, and pure - we make it here in the shop and it's a customer favorite! Pick up a bag when you're here, or add some to your delivery order. It's the perfect stocking stuffer for all the candy-lovers on your list, and it's dairy-free and gluten-free. We're located at 463 Alvarado Street.