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Cypress Boutique, located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey, is now hiring! We are looking for someone experienced in sales and merchandising who works quickly and efficiently. You'll be working at the shop and doing social media marketing. Flexible hours each week. Must be 18 years or older to apply. Please submit your resume via e-mail only.

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Mattress Nation, your locally-owned mattress and furniture store, is now holding its extended Memorial Day Sale!

Save up to $800 on Tempur-Pedic and Stearns & Foster mattresses, up to $500 on Tempur-Pedic adjustable mattress sets, up to $400 on Sealy's Hybrid adjustable mattress sets, and up to 50% off Sealy's Hybrid Trust II floor model mattresses.

Stop by the shop at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey or visit our website.

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Pearl Hours

Posted on May 13th, 2021 by Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour, your neighborhood cocktail bar and bottle shop, has expanded our hours! We're now open Thursday - Monday, 5pm-midnight, at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. View our drink and bottle menu.

On Thursdays, you'll find a rotating spirit special plus special DJ sets, LGBTQIA+ nights, and more. On Mondays, you may find oysters from Wild Fish, rotating live music acts, and mixologist Jevana behind the bar.

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Namaste India Bistro has reopened at 538 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey! After extensive renovations, this local favorite is now open for limited indoor dining and take-out, Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-9:30pm. They're excited to have a newly expanded menu full of Indian and Nepali cuisine and a completely redecorated dining room which continues to be casual yet elegant.

The much-beloved lunch buffet is currently closed because of pandemic regulations, but in addition to choosing items from the regular menu for lunch, you can also order bento-style specials which include curry, rice, salad, pickle, naan bread, and dessert.

Namaste still has plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options on the menu, and they've added some exciting new items. These include entrees such as lamb shank vindaloo, sea bass, and vegan eggplant curry, as well as appetizers such as tandoor quail, momo (steamed Himalayan dumplings), and avocado chaat. They've even expanded the bread selection to include cilantro pesto naan and onion chili kulcha. Come enjoy your old favorites and try something new!

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Monterey Fire Department is hosting a free walk-in Covid vaccine clinic for everyone age 18 and up on Saturday, May 8, 1pm-4pm, at the head of Old Fisherman's Wharf. They will be administering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. If you haven't yet received your Covid vaccination, please stop by and get yours - it doesn't get much more convenient than this. (You can even buy some salt water taffy afterwards!)

Want to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccines? Read this information by the U.S. CDC. Want something a little more fun? Watch this Q&A video by health care professionals and Bay Area comedian W. Kamau Bell.

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American Burger introduces the Gilroy Burger, a certified Angus beef burger with shrimp and garlic! It comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, a spread of house sauce, and fries on the side.

Our family-owned restaurant is now open for outdoor dining, take-out, and no-contact curbside pick-up every day, 11am-8pm, at 738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is happy to announce that our Women Empowered Classes have resumed at the studio every Saturday at 10am! With Covid restrictions lifting and vaccinations on the rise, we are thrilled to offer this class again.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey offers a 25% discount for military, law enforcement, nurses, and doctors, and the Women Empowered program is free to all currently enrolled students who identify as female. Class sizes are limited - please reserve your spot through our website. We can’t wait to see you on the mat!

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu studio is located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Get ready for summer adventure at Catalyst Consignment! Stop by and explore our selection of men’s Hawaiian shirts, shorts, boat shoes, and more at 801-A Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Catalyst Consignment, offering men's and women's clothing in a wide array of sizes, is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm. Our online shop is open 24/7.

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Bamboo Reef Dive Shop wants to know: are you Nitrox certified yet? Whether you're diving locally or taking a trip abroad, there are many benefits of diving Nitrox including: a reduced risk of DCS, extended bottom times, shorter surface intervals, longer repetitive dive times, and reduced exhaustion.

If you think Nitrox diving may be for you, our SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Course lasts 2 hours and is held online 2-3 times a month. For more information and to sign up, please click here.

Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Mother's Day Cards at Lilify

Posted on May 5th, 2021 by Lilify

This Sunday, on Mother's Day, we honor mothers and all the selfless caregivers in our lives including teachers, health care workers, community leaders, aunts and aunties, grandmas and nanas.

If you're looking for just the right card to express your appreciation, Lilify has a lovely collection of Mother's Day cards made by independent designers and artists. There's a little something for everyone. Visit Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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The temperature is warming up! Come get some relief from the hot sun with the new On The Beach Lifeguard Hat. It's great for the beach, the backyard, AND the outdoor job site! Don’t forget the sunscreen; we’ve got you covered for summer with everything you need.

On The Beach Surf Shop is located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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May 2021 Drive Thru Produce Distribution in Monterey

Posted on April 27th, 2021 by lighthouseave

Need food assistance? Reservations are now available for the May 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 on Mondays - May 3, 10, 17, 24 (not May 31), 10am-1pm - by appointment only at Dennis the Menace Parking Lot, 777 Pearl Street in Monterey.

All produce is pre-packaged and the same for everyone. Please read the official flyer which contains all the details. Questions? Please call 831-646-3866 or e-mail Monterey Recreation.

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Enforcement of 72-Hour Neighborhood Parking Resumes May 3

Posted on April 27th, 2021 by lighthouseave

The City of Monterey's Parking Division will reinstate 72 hour parking enforcement in neighborhoods starting Monday, May 3. Enforcement was suspended due to the Covid-19 shelter in place order.

City staff have had multiple complaints and requests to start enforcing the restrictions. The related City Code section is: MCC 20-72: "No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours."

For more information, please contact the City of Monterey's Parking Division, 831-646-3953.

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The highly anticipated anime series, Way of the Househusband, is now on Netflix with 5 episodes, and Current Comics has all four volumes of the manga in stock. (Volume 5 is coming on May 18.)

The manga is about Tatsu, an infamous and feared Yakuza boss (a.k.a. “The Immortal Dragon”), who trades in that life to become a househusband to support his graphic designer wife, but who still has occasional encounters with former associates and rivals from his Yakuza days. The series won Best Humor at the 2020 Eisner Awards.

Current Comics is located at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You can also order all items through our online store for curbside pickup or shipping.

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Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's freediving gear gets better and better! We're stocking new pieces like this Aqualung Sphera X freediving mask and the Beuchat Mundial One fins to give you the best diving experience.

We're also restocking store favorites like the Riffe Descender fins and spearfishing accessories. Come by the store at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you. Or you can shop our online store.

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Want to support a local, family-owned business? Escape Room 831 sells board games on our website! We carry a range of fun escape games for the whole family including the EXIT series, the UNLOCK series, the Ravensburger Puzzle series, and the Choose Your Own Adventure series, in addition to the ridiculously funny Kids Against Maturity, the cooperative board game Pandemic, and the matching game Spot It!

Games can be picked up at Escape Room 831 (curbside pickup available), or locally delivered to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Marina, Seaside, or or Salinas. We're located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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