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Angie's Antique Ladies' Jewelry is happy to announce a pop-up shop at American Burger throughout the month of February. Stop by the restaurant at 738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey where you'll find beautiful bracelets, beads, brooches, pins, chains, pearls, earrings, and more. These heirloom items make lovely gifts.

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Are you a freediver who's ready to learn spear fishing? Bamboo Reef Dive Shop encourages you to sign up for our NAUI Underwater Hunter & Collector Course! This course is designed to provide certified freedivers with the skills and knowledge necessary to spearfish and forage specimens while being safe and having fun.

In this 2-day class (Friday on Zoom, Sunday in person), you'll learn about freediving techniques, hazards and cautions, safety concerns, equipment, conservation, fishing laws and regulations, sportsmanship, specific techniques, utilizing the catch, selecting specimens, preservation, shell collecting, and diving locations.

Course will be offered Feb 18 & 20 and March 4 & 6. Please visit our website for more information. Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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American Burger, Al and Friends, and Athletes That Care are still seeking financial support to help cover the costs of their annual Super Bowl To-Go Lunch for the Disadvantaged, which took place on Sunday, February 13. Please consider making a donation - $15 will cover the cost of a meal for a disadvantaged person in our community. Donations of new or gently used items of clothing are also welcome.

Donations should be made to Al and Friends - please contact them at 831-402-0820, online, or at P.O. Box 1022, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. And a big thank you to New Monterey's American Burger for once again participating in this great event.

Al and Friends, a 501(c)3 organization, provides a dignified, nutritiously balanced meal every Sunday morning at the beach in Monterey to those who are hungry (with no questions asked). These weekly feasts are designed to amaze the guests, but are also aimed to feed and uplift some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu invites you to join us at our Women Empowered Class every Saturday at 10am. We practice setting verbal and physical boundaries in class so that we won’t hesitate to do the same when we need to in our daily lives!

Gracie offers a 10 day free trial - please contact us through our website for more information. We're located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Meet the Cake Master at Hula's

Posted on February 15th, 2022 by Hula's Island Grill

Did you know? Hula's Island Grill makes all of our desserts from scratch. In fact, it all happens next door at Next Door - that's why it says Bakery Co. on the wooden door there.

When we caught up with our Cake Master, Juan (pictured here), he was juicing some limes for the key lime pie while chocolate cake was baking behind him. Woo-hoo! Thank you, Juan, for making dessert extra sweet and special.

Hula's invites you to visit us and try some of Juan's artistry at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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City of Monterey Parking Permits for Residents 2022

Posted on February 3rd, 2022 by lighthouseave

The City of Monterey offers a parking program which allows Monterey residents, displaying the proper decal permit, up to 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).

To qualify, residents must reside within the City of Monterey and provide proof of residency (utility bill, rental agreement), current DMV vehicle registration (registered to the resident), and valid ID. These documents must be in the name of the resident to obtain the discount parking pass. Active military personnel and their immediate family are also eligible for this program with valid military ID card and vehicle registration.

To apply for the parking decal, please visit this webpage for details. Fee is $20 and the permit is valid for 12 months.

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We all know that The Perfect Crumb Bakery carries a delightful selection of cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats made in-house, but did you know it also offers homemade soup, sandwiches, and wraps? Stop by and see what's on the menu at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey! We're open Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30am-3pm.

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Get certified as a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver with Bamboo Reef Dive Shop in Monterey! Bamboo Reef has classes beginning on February 15, March 1, and March 15. Sign up here.

Scuba Diving is a lifetime sport that will allow you to explore some of the most intrepid corners of the earth. From the far north of Canada to the tropical waters of Mexico, scuba diving will allow you to swim through the kelp beds of our local Monterey Bay or soar over vast tropical reefs.

As part of the course, you'll get two online sessions of 2 hours each (Tues & Thur), 2 pool training sessions of 6 hours each (Sat & Sun), and ocean dives held on the following weekend (Sat & Sun). You must be at least 15 years old and able to swim.

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Artist and owner of the Lighthouse District's Play Full Ground, Mai Ryuno, is bringing her playful spirit to 2022! In her short artist's statement for 2022, she announces her decision to share happiness, hope, and positivity through her videos this year.

As an experienced visual artist, conceptual artist, and art teacher, Mai keeps hearing that her colorful presence brings people happiness, positive energy, and a smile. So she's doubling down this year, making playful performance videos for YouTube to bring cheerfulness to our lives. Check out her short artist's statement for 2022 on YouTube, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for more fun to come.

And be sure to sign up for Mai's e-mail list here, which she uses to discuss the deeper concepts behind her videos.

Through her Creativity Based Learning Program, Mai Ryuno continues to be available to individuals and organizations to share her knowledge, skills, and experience in creative learning and problem solving. Please contact her with ideas or opportunities for collaborations.

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