In remembrance of those lost to Covid-19 and in appreciation of all essential frontline workers, the City of Monterey staff will hang 500 hearts on the magnolia tree in Friendly Plaza (580 Pacific Street).

March 13 - April 14, Monterey residents are encouraged to stop by, bring a permanent marker, and write the name of someone you are remembering or appreciating on one of the hearts. The hearts will be collected on April 14, made into a framed collage, and hung in the City Council Chamber.

Hats off to Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's selection of caps! Now is a great time to prepare for a sunny spring with our locally designed hats. Swing by the shop to check out all the new styles, 614 Lighthouse Ave.

In our own garden, and throughout the peninsula, it's thrilling to observe the transitioning of the seasons. As spring arrives, and blooms are abundant, we at Lilify love to use our ceramic vases. They come in varying sizes, colors, and pattern.

Handmade in California by Alex Marshall, these are an absolutely chic way to display your favorite flowers. Our cylindrical vases, sold individually and pictured here, are available online and in the shop at 281 Lighthouse Ave.

At Pixels Graphic Design, the past year required that we do business entirely online and we believe this adjustment to be a good thing. We've updated our processes and invested in technology that allows instant contact with you, our customers. Now when you visit our website , you can speak or chat with us and we can share files and discuss your project.

On our website, you may ask the assistant common questions or request a chat or call. In moments, a Pixels Team member will be with you to help. We're available 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday (we break for lunch 12pm-1pm). Alternatively, you can call us during those hours at 831-333-0174, or email us anytime .

Paris Bakery's Monterey location is hiring for counter help / cashier. Needs to be flexible, punctual, self-motivated, honest, and a team player. Barista and sandwich making skills are a plus. This position is for a fast and organized person.

Please apply in person at Paris Bakery, 271 Bonifacio Place, or e-mail us your resume .

Have you been curious about beginning a meditation practice but don't know where to start? Om Studios has created an online 5 day meditation series and these 10 minute meditations are the perfect way to kick-start your mindfulness practice.

In Om's virtual studio, livestream classes are now included alongside more than 200 of our pre-recorded classes. Your first week is free, and then it's $39 per month. For more info, please visit our website .

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe now has a limited number of giant, hand decorated chocolate eggs made from Callebaut Belgian chocolate. These hollow eggs are filled with bite-sized chocolate sea creatures and are wrapped up in a bow, ready for you or your loved one to enjoy! Visit us at 539 Hartnell Street.

Discover great locally-made goods with a Spring forward vibe at Franklin Street Collaborative's Locals Spring Market in March, April, and May. It's a one-stop shop for art, home decor, gifts, jewelry, bath and beauty products, vintage apparel and home goods, and children's wear, all housed at 201 Franklin Street.

As the change of seasons draws near, Chef Mario Garcia's new, late-winter seasonal menu at Esteban Restaurant is taking full advantage of peak-season produce, fresh seafood, high quality premium beef and lamb, and pasture-raised poultry.

Chef Garcia’s signature entrees...

Attention, chocolate lovers! Lilify proudly carries Mast chocolate bars - small batch, certified organic bean-to-bar chocolates handmade in New York.

A variety of 1 ounce mini-bars - including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, almond butter chocolate, coffee chocolate, and tea...

Need food assistance? Reservations are now available for the March 2021 Drive Thru Produce Distribution for Families and Seniors offered by the City of Monterey Recreation and the Monterey County Food Bank. This is a contact-free drive-thru program and reservations are required.

Pick-up times are by appointment only on Mondays - March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10am-1pm - at Dennis the Menace Parking Lot, 777 Pearl Street. All produce is pre-packaged and all packages are the same for everyone. Please read the official flyer which contains all the details.

Pearl Hour is proud to carry Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey. Spice, maple, fruity and grassy, these are blends of premium aged whiskies between 8-14 years. Visit us at 214 Lighthouse Avenue and try it.

In the traditionally cloistered male and white world of whiskey, Uncle Nearest is a brand that is proudly Black-owned and operated and the legacy of the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey, Nathan "Nearest" Green. Each small batch comes from barrels chosen by the founders and each blend is curated by a fifth generation Green descendant, Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler.

Current Comics now carries the work of local author and illustrator Rene Arreola! We currently have a 2021 calendar ($25) and his graphic novel, The Realm Ethereal: The Dream Awakens ($20), for sale. Come check them out at 400 Lighthouse Ave.

The City of Monterey offers a parking program which allows Monterey residents, displaying the proper decal permit, a maximum of two hours of free parking, per day, per parking facility. The decals are honored in the Cannery Row Garage (at Foam & Prescott), Downtown East and West Garage (at Franklin & Tyler), and the Waterfront Attendant Lot (at Washington & Del Monte).

A resident parking permit decal can now be obtained online. Fee is $20 and the permit is valid for 12 months.