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Let's plan for sea level rise in Monterey! The City of Monterey is hosting a community meeting online to discuss the Transportation Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan on Monday, December 8 at 7pm during the regular Planning Commission Meeting. The program will include: a summary of previous sea level rise studies and outreach efforts, an introduction to the three adaptation strategies, and the gathering of community input.

Three strategies have already been identified to keep Monterey moving in the face of sea level rise:

1. Elevate the Recreation Trail into a sea wall or protect it behind a sea wall.

2. Elevate Del Monte Avenue into a viaduct with ocean water flowing underneath.

3. Move Recreation Trail and Del Monte Avenue traffic to Pearl and North Fremont Streets with enhancements made to these streets.

The draft of the Transportation Adaptation Plan is available for viewing here.

All Monterey residents are welcome at the meeting. To participate, please log in to the Zoom meeting (details on the second page of this press release) or you can view without participating on YouTube.

Just in time for holiday gift shopping, Current Comics presents a guide to some of the great books and proven best sellers we have in stock. Visit us at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey while supplies last, or you can click the links below to visit our online store.

Feel free to call us at 831-333-1085 to ask our staff for more information or recommendations. We're happy to share our knowledge of and enthusiasm for comics and graphic novels with you.

X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series
If you loved the 90s X-men animated series, you’ll love this book filled with never-before-seen character pictures and interviews with the cast and creators.

The Boys: Omnibus Vol. 1
The smash hit series on Amazon, "The Boys," is based on this comics series for mature readers and we have all 6 volumes in stock. Just search “Boys Omnibus” in our online store to see them all.

Old Guard Book 1: Opening Fire
This book for mature readers was adapted into an amazing movie on Netflix starring Charlize Theron as the protagonist.

The Infinity Gauntlet
This is the story the movies "Avengers Infinity War" and "Avengers Endgame" are based on.

Crossover #1
A recent release by best-selling writer Donny Cates (Venom, Thanos, Thor, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Guardians of the Galaxy), this new series from Image Comics is going to be huge! The story is set in a world like ours in the last-standing comic book store a few years after fictional superheroes we all know have appeared on the streets. Which superheroes have appeared...and what does their appearance mean for us? It's a world where reality is dead and anything is possible.

Wonder Woman Earth One Vol. 1
A retelling of the Amazon warrior’s origin with some awesome new detail and characters by best-selling writer Grant Morrison.

Wonder Woman: The Way of the Amazons
Great for younger readers, this book contains the history of and meaning behind Diana’s weapons, outfit, home (Themyscira Island), and more.

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Resold Threadz is now carrying jewelry by Leah Mark Designs at our thrift and consignment boutique located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B, in Monterey. Come view Leah's beautiful, handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings!

International Market and Deli is offering gift baskets made to order for the holidays. Filled with food from around the world, these make great gifts for friends and family members. Call us at 831-375-9451 or e-mail us and let's work together to select the right items for your basket.

International Market and Deli is located at 580 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Pearl Hour, located at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, has bad news and good news.

Bad news: we are closing our outdoor coffee shop for the fall and winter season. Thank you to everyone who visited the secret garden patio in the mornings and afternoons for coffee and pastries!

Good news: we are adding another day to our cocktail bar schedule. Beginning November 19, Pearl Hour will be serving cocktails and sushi on the patio Thursday - Sunday. Contact us for exact hours.

November 14 and 15, new consignment boutique Resold Threadz is offering 20% off your complete purchase. Stop by and say hello - we're located at 800 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey.

Lilify is excited to introduce the result of our collaboration with talented local ceramic artist Vanessa Cowdrey. This exquisite modern take on an ikebana vessel is available in three stackable sizes. Vanessa created these circular vases with an exposed white claybody (stoneware) and a clear glazed, watertight interior. The vessels can also hang on the wall.

Made in Monterey and available only at Lilify, you can purchase them online or in our store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Thanksgiving may be celebrated differently than in years past, but that doesn’t mean it can't be done in a festive way. We all know that outdoor, physically distanced small gatherings are safer than indoors. Chic Event Rentals is here to provide you with outdoor tables, chairs, lighting, heating, and more to make the atmosphere bright and comfortable.

Chic Event Rental is now offering a 10% discount on all Thanksgiving rentals. Simply mention this ad when placing your order. Please call us at 831-375-1055 or email us for more information. Locally owned, our showroom can be found at 485 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Looking for the right drinks to complement your Thanksgiving dinner? Pearl Hour has curated a menu of bottled cocktails, Amari, and sparkling wine for your fall feast. Order online by November 23 at midnight for a November 25 pick-up, 12pm-6pm, at Pearl Hour at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Enjoy a pre-mixed bottle of Boulevardier, Madam Vice President, Mermaid Negroni, Martini, Amari Cocktail, or Pearlescent including ice and garnishes. Or order a 750ml bottle of Amaro Dilei, Amara D'Arancia Rossa, or Canto Amaro. Looking for sparkling wine? We're offering bottles of Sorele Bronca Prosecco and Nomadica Sparkling Rose.