Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room in New Monterey's Lighthouse District will be offering some great $5 pupu specials on Superbowl Sunday, including crispy coconut shrimp rolls, Surfrider chicken sticks and spicy Thai fish cakes.  Offer good from 4pm until closing.  For more information, please phone Hula's at 831-655-4852.

The Cat's Meow is on the prowl! We're happy to announce that we've moved our boutique down the street! We've just opened our doors at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey, right next to Good Stuff and The Bulldog British Pub.

Stop by and see our fantastic new shop! Just say "sass" and receive 10% off your purchase.

Cat's Meow specializes in vintage inspired clothing, shoes, and accessories and featuring indie, retro, and rockabilly clothing from independent designers. We put the sass in class.

Henry's BBQ in the Lighthouse District is pleased to announce that all day on Mondays we're now offering a discount for military personnel on active duty! Just show your ID on Monday and receive 10% off your bill (excluding alcohol). This offer is valid for dining in or take out orders. For more information, please phone Henry's at 831-646-6999.

Last year an estimated $4.1 million came into the county from film productions! It's been 25 years since the Monterey County Film Commission was created by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. But the non-profit organization’s funds from the county provide only a portion of its budget each year, so additional support from cities, grants, businesses, and individuals are critical.

For the past 21 years, the film commission's largest annual fundraiser has been a glamorous gala in a ballroom, celebrating the Academy Awards. This year the commission is doing a different fundraising appeal, inviting local residents to "Stay Home with Oscar," tuning into the February 26 broadcast on their televisions in the comfort of their own homes while still supporting the Film Commission.

Rather than incurring the costs of a gown, tuxedo, taxi, dinner tickets and silent auction items, supporters are asked to donate $100-$250 to the Film Commission, providing more direct funds to the non-profit, plus a greater tax-deductible benefit to donors.

In return, contributors can receive all sorts of fun thank-you gifts and will be entered into a drawing for a movie-themed basket of goodies including a magnum of Cima Collina wine, a two-night stay at Monterey’s Hotel Pacific, and more.

For more information on the "Stay Home with Oscar" fundraising campaign and to donate to the Monterey County Film Commission, please contact the office at 831-646-0910.