Gracie Jiu-JItsu Monterey invites you to join us for our Women Empowered self-defense class, taught every Wednesday at 6pm and Friday at 8am on Zoom. Learn essential Jiu-Jitsu techniques in the safety of your living room. No mats and no partners are necessary. If you're interested in trying out a class, please contact Gracie Jiu-Jitsu .

The Walking Dead comics will be re-released in color! If you still haven't read The Walking Dead series, or want to experience them featuring the masterful work of colorist Dave McCaig, these deluxe editions will start appearing on the shelves at Current Comics on October 7. Issue #1 will be available for pre-order on July 30 on our website and at the shop at 400 Lighthouse Ave.

Are you a cook, dishwasher, or sous chef who has lost your job because of a restaurant closure during the coronavirus pandemic? You can apply for assistance here from the Covid-19 Relief Fund of the American Culinary Federation's Monterey Bay Chapter. You must show proof of employment in Monterey County for at least 6 months.

Want to donate to the Covid-19 Relief Fund? Please click here. The Monterey Bay Chapter of the ACF is donating a dollar-for-dollar match up to $6,000.

Shelley Bennett Skincare is holding a donation drive for Community Homeless Solutions Women's Shelter through the month of July. For each grocery bag of women's and children's clothes, household items, and/or toys donated that day, Shelley Bennett will give you 5 raffle tickets.

At the end of the drive, Shelley will hold a raffle for 5 tote bags filled with skincare products! Please email Shelley for an appointment to drive up and drop off your donation at 588 Houston Street. She'll contact the raffle winners on August 1.

The City of Monterey is asking all of us to obey the words of our mothers and "look, don't touch" when it comes to the bear sculptures on the Colton Hall Lawn. Scientific studies have show that the novel coronavirus can stay on surfaces for an extended period of time. For your own health and safety, please do not climb on the bears.

While we shelter in place, there are a number of ways to continue to maintain our Union Yoga community. We are now offering a range of yoga classes seven days a week via Zoom; we meet in-person on Fridays - Sundays, 9am-10am, on the beach at the Monterey Tides Hotel; and many of our teachers are offering one-on-one or private group classes outdoors on your patio. View all the options and register here.

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things is holding a Japanese antique trunk show for three days only, July 23-25, 11am-4pm. We'll be showcasing all new items from three private collections! Cha-ya is located at 118 Webster Street.

The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors has elected officers for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Gary Bolen will serve as president, Cheryl Savage as vice president, Julia Avery-Shapiro as secretary, and Sandi Austin as treasurer. Former board president Garland Thompson will serve as the board chairperson.

The film commission, which has an office in Monterey's Lighthouse District, works to boost the economy throughout Monterey County by attracting and assisting on-location film production, handling inquiries and making referrals to crew and local goods and services. The board is seeking additional volunteer board members with nonprofit or business experience from all parts of Monterey County.

Attention parents of school-aged children: the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has voted to begin the 2020-21 school year entirely with distance learning.

Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh writes: "This decision was difficult to make as we know that the best place for students is at school. However, starting out in Distance Learning is necessary given the skyrocketing infection rates across Monterey County and the lack of on-demand testing available to our school community."

You can read Superintendent Diffenbaugh's full letter to the community (in English and in Spanish) here , which outlines several steps MPUSD will be taking to support students, parents, and teachers.

Play Full Ground has recently received numerous questions about our sardine pillows ( #happymontereysardines ), so here are some answers!

On our website , we sell sardine pillows in three sizes: small ($30), medium ($50), and large ($80). We offer shipping, local delivery, and pick-up at our Lighthouse Ave studio by appointment. Mai Ryuno personally makes all pillows to order, so please allow a few days for her to fulfill your order. Learn more here.

Did you know that Cypress Boutique Monterey has a large selection of men’s clothing and accessories? You can find everything from casual, laid-back tops and bottoms to styles for an evening out on the town in sizes Small - 3XL. Plus, their great customer service will make your shopping experience a breeze.

Cypress Boutique Monterey is open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am-6:30pm, at 800 Lighthouse Avenue.

Save yourself the time, hassle, and mess of making dinner on Friday night by ordering the Cult Cares Weekly Dinner! This take-out meal offers a full dinner for 2 adults for only $52. The menu changes each week.

Orders are accepted Tues-Thurs at 12pm, and pick-up is on Friday afternoon. Visit our online menu and scroll down the page to "Weekly Dinner Series" to order.

Compare your knowledge of Indiana Jones with other fans and enjoyed a physically distanced social night! Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is holding a Virtual Trivia Night via Zoom on Wednesday, July 29, 7pm-9pm. We'll use ClassMarker.com as an answer...

As Golden State Theatre looks to the future, we want to hear from you! At your convenience, please take a few moments to fill out our short survey regarding Covid-19 policies , safety precautions, and the future return of live shows once restrictions are lifted. Your input matters to us. Thank you for your time and support!