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Vote for YOUR picks for Movies in the Park 2013

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 by Lighthouse District

As of June 5, 2013 at 11pm, voting is closed. Please stay tuned for details on this year's Movies in the Park!

Summer is coming again, and once again, the New Monterey Business Association will be doing Movies in the Park and YOU get to choose the movies.

Our list of choices is based on all suggestions that were submitted to us and the top three vote getters of these finalists will be chosen for screening at Movies in the Park 2013 on July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th.

A fourth Halloween themed movie will be selected for the October 12th movie date.

Yoga Class Now Includes TRX Suspension Training

Posted on May 22nd, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Snap Fitness is excited to announce the introduction of TRX Suspension Training to our existing Flow Yoga Class! Taught by our new Yoga instructor, Cindy Singh, Flow Yoga is free to members on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm-8pm. Cindy has successfully incorporated suspension training into her yoga class, making for a one-of-a-kind fusion of yoga and strength training - come check it out!

Snap Fitness offers a free 7-day trial pass so you can try the club and the classes before joining! Please check out our website or phone us at 831-373-3990. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged!

Become a Sponsor of Movies in the Park 2013

Posted on May 18th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

The New Monterey Business Association invites your business to become a sponsor of Movies in the Park, the free outdoor movie series held at Scholze Park on the second Saturday of July, August, September, and October.

For $200, you can become a Series Sponsor. In return, your business logo and name will appear on all promotional material, advertisements, posters, tickets, and on LighthouseDistrict.net in ads run year-round; two promotional slides will be included in a pre-film slideshow; and your business's banner will be displayed at each movie (sponsor must provide banner).

We are also seeking raffle items for each event. All you need to do is submit a gift certificate or any other family-friendly raffle item to be given away just prior to the film screening. This is a great opportunity to spotlight your business or service.

For more information on sponsoring and donating raffle items for Movies in the Park, which attracts approximately 200 people per event, please download the sponsor registration sheet. If you have further questions, please e-mail [email protected].

Lighthouse District in the News, 05/18/13

Posted on May 18th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Want to Ride Bikes to the Ecstatic Dance While Listening to Free Downloaded World Music? Or We Can Just Watch a Movie. Outside. (Movies in the Park)
by Walter Ryce
Monterey County Weekly, 05/16/13

Paper Wing's 'Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?' Explores Brilliance, Controversy of Comedian Lenny Bruce
by Kathryn Petruccelli
Monterey Herald, 05/15/13

Alumni Entrepreneur: Jose Miguel (American Burger)
by Elizabeth MacDonald
Cal State Monterey Bay Magazine, 05/13/13

Mrs. Delish's Now Serves Vertigo Coffee

Posted on May 18th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Mrs. Delish's Cupcake Boutique is happy to announce that we now serve fresh brewed Vertigo coffee from San Juan Bautista. Be sure to try a cup with one of our sweet treats!

In an age of computerized programmable roasting machines that reduces a roaster's role to that of a quality control manager, Vertigo specializes in the old world craft of small batch, slow drum roasting. Using a vintage German made cast iron roaster and time tested tools as touch, sight, and smell, they practice the art of roasting in the old, venerable traditions of Northern Italy. All the coffees are hand crafted just a few pounds at a time, slowly, with love and magic.

Film Commission Awards 2013 Scholarship to Nicholas Fryou

Posted on May 11th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

The Monterey County Film Commission, located in the Lighthouse District, is pleased to announce that Nicholas Fryou, a student at CSUMB, was the winner of the 2013 Monterey County Film Commission’s Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award.

Fryou, who is from Aromas, is a senior at CSUMB majoring in Teledramatic Arts and Technology. He'll use the $2,000 award towards the production expenses of a dramatic Western he plans to create for his senior film project.

For more information on the scholarship fund and Nicholas Fryou, please click here or phone MCFC at 831-646-0910.

Martial Arts Summer Camp, June 17-21

Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Monterey Budokan Martial Arts Academy, located in the heart of Monterey's Lighthouse District, is now accepting registrations for our Martial Arts Children's Camp for boys and girls, ages 7-14. The class will be held June 17-21, 10am-3pm.

For 5 days in a safe environment, young warriors will have an opportunity for powerful experiences. Daily activities will include: a gentle introduction to martial arts in a supportive environment, preparation for the new school year with good awareness of bully prevention, knowledge about self-boundaries and assessment of comfort level, first aid, safety, survival skills, knife throwing, and wooden sword training.

Camp will be taught and facilitated by certified black-belt instructors who are experienced in teaching children. Students will learn self-defense skills and safety awareness, self-esteem and confidence building, teamwork, and conflict resolution talks. And we'll also have games, surprises, and fun!

Tuition fee is $195 for the 5-day camp. To view the summer camp brochure, please click here. To register, please click here.

Lighthouse District in the News, 05/07/13

Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Sneak Peek at Cindy's Waterfront Restaurant at Monterey Bay Aquarium
by Marc C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 04/30/13

Top Six Epicurean Upgrades of the Moment... Number Five: English Butties (Bulldog British Pub & The Dog)
by Mark C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 05/07/13

Movies in the Park: Pick this Year's Films!

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

The New Monterey Business Association wants YOU to pick the movies for Movies in the Park 2013. It's easy as one, two, see.

ONE: Nominate. Pick three movies you'd like to see and send us the list via e-mail, through our Facebook page, or by clicking on "Add Comment" at the bottom of this post. Nominations must be received by 12pm on Monday, May 20. Please note: all nominations should be PG-13 or below (no R-rated movies) and run less than 2 hours.

TWO: Vote. The ten most nominated movies will be voted on by the public at LighthouseDistrict.net. (Voting begins Thursday, May 23 and ends Wednesday, June 5.)

SEE: The three movies that get the most votes will be shown this year at Movies in the Park in Scholze Park. Show dates this year are July 13, August 10, and September 14, and October 12. Movies start a half-hour after sunset.

Sal's Alley Side Cafe Now Open!

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Sal's Alley Side Cafe is now open in New Monterey's Lighthouse District! Owned and operated by Sal, the owner of Carbone's, the cafe is located at 204 Lighthouse Avenue (next door to Carbone's) and open 3pm-2am.

Welcoming hungry folks of all ages, Sal's Alley Side Cafe offers simple, easy dining including bar food, daily specials, burgers, meatloaf, stuffed peppers, and pasta. Come on down and check us out!

Lighthouse District in the News, 04/20/13

Posted on April 20th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.

Cindy's Waterfront Looks to Make a Big Splash Next Week at Monterey Bay Aquarium
by Mark C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 04/18/13

Two More Days Left in an Incredible Week for Music in Monterey County (American Burger)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 04/17/13

Tidbits: Sal's Alley Side Cafe
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 04/10/13

This May Be the Biggest Week of Music in Monterey County History (Carbone's)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 04/10/13

Oya's New Nail Lounge

Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Oya Salon is proud to introduce the newest member of our team, Liliana, an extremely talented and very artistic manicurist. Liliana will be taking appointments between the hours of 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. We are so excited to have Liliana as a member of the Oya team! To book an appointment, please call the salon at 831-656-0570.

Price List as of March 28, 2013:
Manicure - $35
Polish Change - $15
Acrylic Nail Removal - $25
Pedicure - $45
Shellac Manicure - $45
Shellac Pedicure - $55

(Liliana uses OPI nail polish and CND Shellac gel.)

2013 Monterey Bay Skate Jam Series

Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

On the Beach Surf Shop is proud to sponsor the 2013 Monterey Bay Skate Jam Series! The one and only monthly skateboarding event on the Monterey Peninsula, our skate jams are designed to be a fun and interactive competitive event for riders, friends, and family alike. With a live DJ, product tosses, food, and drinks (and, on occasion, demos, games of skate, and other fun events), we invite skaters, friends, and family to come out and enjoy the day with us.

There are 4 age divisions: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, and 16 and up. Riders will be judged based on (in order of importance): creativity, style, consistency, variety (in tricks and use of obstacles), and difficulty.

Sign-ups start at 10am, contests start at 11am. Normally, the event runs until 3pm. Dates and locations are as follows:

April 27 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave

May 18 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito

June 22 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave

July 27 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito

August 24 - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave

September 21 - Monterey Skate Park
El Estero Park, Pearl St. & Camino Aguajito

October 26 Championship - Marina Skate Park
Marina City Teen Center, 304 Hillcrest Ave

Small Group Fitness Classes at Prime

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Prime is offering several small group classes at our studio in New Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please call us for more information and to sign up, 831-324-4993.

Prana Yoga with Mia
Tues, 12:30pm
$15 per class, introductory offer
Mia Hurst is an experienced yoga and pilates practitioner and has been teaching for over 12 years. Prana Yoga is designed to create a whole-body transformation of strength and fluidity, circulation and centering.

Primefit with Jen & Jolie
Mon, Wed, Fri at 12pm; Tues, Thurs at 6am; Sat at 9am
$20 drop-in; $200 for one month of unlimited classes
Primefit is Prime's bootcamp: a fitness class for all levels using clubs, kettlebells, parallettes, rings, and your own body weight. In April, recruit a friend...if your friend pays for a full month of unlimited classes, you get half off yours!

April Challenge with Jen
Mon, Wed, Fri at 6am
$25 drop-in; $250 per month
This class is fitness, nutrition and lifestyle coaching all rolled into one. The challenge is for you to commit to your plan with our guidance for a more vital, happier, and fit you.

Ma's Green Living Now Recycles Natural Care Products

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

Trying to reduce your waste? Ma's Green Living in New Monterey's Lighthouse District has signed up with Terracycle to become a collection point for the Tom's of Maine Natural Care Brigade! That means we're now accepting certain personal care and oral hygiene items for recycling.

Ma's Green Living is now collecting: mouthwash bottles and caps, deodorant containers and caps (non-aerosol only), toothpaste tubes and caps, soap packaging, floss containers, and toothbrushes. Just stop by and drop them off!

The more items we recycle, the more money Tom's of Maine will donate to our selected charity, Save Our Shores, a non-profit marine conservation organization based in Santa Cruz.

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