It’s heating up at the Summer Chardonnay Blowout at Puma Road Wine Tasting Room. Their delightful local chardonnays come in glass bottles, there's a complimentary cork with every purchase, and the prices are so low you'll say: "Gosh darn it, those prices are low!" Stop by 281 Alvarado Street and stock up today.

A City of Monterey sister city since 1984, Tainan, Taiwan, reached out to the City of Monterey with concern over the significant spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and graciously donated 2,900 medical masks and 300 medical goggles. The supplies arrived at Monterey City Hall on July 28. They'll be added to inventory in the Emergency Operations Center, shared with City first responders including police and fire and other staff, and may also be shared with other community first responders as needed. Our sincere thanks to Tainan's Mayor, Huang Wei-che, pictured here!

Montrio Bistro, located at 414 Calle Principal, has launched a fundraiser in support of the Food Bank for Monterey County. Now through September 30, 10% of all proceeds from all take-out orders made at Montrio will be donated to the food bank. (Please note: this does not apply to delivery orders.)

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our August drink of the month, a kaffir lime leaf and coconut latte. It's initially intriguing and absolutely delicious! Come and try it this month - we're located at 502 Munras Ave.

Alvarado Street Brewery is switching things up just a little bit...going forward, all new releases will be on Friday! They'll be simultaneously hitting our Monterey location for in-person purchase and our online store for shipping. So check the website or come see us at 426 Alvarado Street to get your hands on all the latest brews.

As of July 31st, the main drag in Downtown Campbell has been closed down to east/west traffic to allow restaurants and retailers to expand their operation out into the street. Depending on how this goes, the street will remain closed for at least two weeks. This is a learning experience for everyone so don't be surprised if there are changes in the coming weeks.

Pacific Bowls and Rolls now features local halibut on our menu. You can have it on your bowls or in your roll. Come try it as-is or marinated in cilantro and lime. (It's delicious!) You can order online , call in your order to 831-601-584, or stop by and enjoy it at one of our outdoor tables at 475 Alvarado Street.

Haute Beauty Guide's retail shop, located at 71 Pearl Street, now carries bars of soap made by Nash and Jones. These all-natural soap bars are creamy, luxurious, and designed to be gentle enough for any skin type. We have a number of scents and they all smell dreamy! They're now available in the store and on our website , which offers shipping or local delivery.

Looking for a funny little gift for a friend or a way to make yourself smile every morning? Casual Island has received a fresh supply of humorous refrigerator magnets! Just put on your face mask and stop by our shop at 261 Alvarado Street. (Need a new cloth face mask? We have lots of those for sale, too!)

It’s often chaotic, messy, and frustrating at the beginning of a project because we don’t know exactly how to make fresh ideas into reality. But every time we do a project, we learn something new, experience the unexpected, and feel good at the end. That's why it's worth working on it!

If you're hesitant to start making your ideas come true, contact Mai Ryuno at Play Full Ground about her Creativity Based Learning Program , which provides guidance and support on your creative journey and teaches creative problem solving. Let Mai help you find a change of perspective and discover your potential along the way.

On The Beach Surf Shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue, is carrying Barefoot's Hawaiian print face masks. These masks have three layers - two layers of Hawaiian print fabric and one layer of pellon lining - with elastic ear bands for comfort and ease of fit. On The Beach is all about spreading aloha, not germs!

Available now at Cypress Boutique Monterey: a new clip-on eye shield face mask with elastic ear bands. Located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Cypress has a good selection of face masks and hand sanitizers for the whole family. Stop in today and stay safe out there, people!

What month is it? The month that Hula's Island Grill starts getting the best organic rhubarb and strawberries to top their Brioche Bread Pudding! Life is looking up.

Hula's is now open for take-out and outdoor patio dining at 622 Lighthouse Avenue. Please call for a reservation if you want to dine there, 831-655-4852.