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Boxing Strong, located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B, in Monterey wants to show our deep appreciation of members of the military, law enforcement, firefighters, and their families, so we've created special membership pricing just for you!

We're offering $50 off a 10 Class Punch Card Membership (in other words, 2 classes free).⁠ We're also offering $20 off a Monthly Unlimited Membership (either 1 month or 3 month membership option).⁠

Please call for inquiries, 831-200-3392. Better yet, come and try a class! You can find our class schedule on our website. Hope to see you at the gym.

Mattress Nation, located at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is having a Presidents Day Sale January 26 - February 24, 2020.

Save up to $800 on select adjustable mattress sets from the top brands in the industry such as Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and more! We're also offering $100 off and 2 free pillows with a purchase of a Nectar mattress.

On The Beach is now in the middle of a big Snow Sale, offering 20%-50% off cold weather gear! Come and check it out at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Stuff this good won't last long!

The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) emergency training program begins in Monterey on February 22, 2020. Teens through older adults are encouraged to attend (those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Classes continue for 3 consecutive Saturdays, 8:15am-4:30pm. Anyone may enroll by sending an e-mail of interest - you will receive a confirmation with class details.

You'll learn about emergency medicine, fire extinguishers, disaster preparedness, shutting off your utilities, rescue, communications when phones fail, and assessing a home or workplace after an earthquake or storm.

The CERT program uses a FEMA curriculum to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their families and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT also participates in searches for missing persons, serves as coastal spotters for persons swept out to sea, storm response, and other emergencies.

Oya Salon wants to spread the love in the lead-up to Valentine's Day! February 1-10, 2020, buy an Oya gift card of $100 or more and receive a free blow-dry at Oya (with select stylists). Oya Salon is located at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

New men’s wear styles have arrived at Atomic 1800! Come check out this new shirt by Kennedy now in stock. Crafted from soft brushed cotton, this classic button down shirt is cut with a modern, tailored fit through the body and sleeves. Visit Atomic 1800 at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is excited to introduce the Fourth Element Argonaut 2.0 Flex Drysuit to our rental department! Tired of the cold? Time to take one of these awesome suits for a dive. Visit us at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

American Burger, Athletes that Care, and Al & Friends present a Super Bowl Dinner for the disadvantaged on Sunday, February 2. We'll provide a warm meal while they watch the big game on our big TV and have fun. We're now seeking donations to help support this event.

You can sponsor a meal - $15 will feed a disadvantaged person in our community - and/or buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a new, 58" LED TV. We're also accepting gently used clothing items.

You can purchase raffle tickets and drop off donations before February 2 at American Burger (738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey). Both Athletes that Care and Al & Friend are non-profit organizations, so your donations will be tax deductible.

Athletes that Care, founded by Matthew Gibbs, is a local group of high school athletes that provide sandwiches, clothing, and other items to homeless in Monterey.

Al & Friends, founded by Al Siekert, is a local group that serves breakfast to the homeless every Sunday at Window On the Bay Park in Monterey.

Abbie (pictured here) brought her humans to Escape Room 831 for a day on the town. She tried hard not to give away too many of the answers, but she was way ahead of them.

Everyone is always welcome to bring your dogs to Escape Room 831 - as long as they're house-trained, they're welcome to play! Family is family. We're located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Nacho Bizness fans! Our Lighthouse Avenue restaurant may be closed for remodeling, but we have ways of making you chos! Order your Super Bowl Party Pack by Monday, January 27, and you can pick it up on the day of The Big Game. Contact us via Facebook or Instagram for more details. Nom nom, 49ers fans.

Monterey denizens! Please don't forget to participate in Monterey County Weekly's annual readers poll and be sure to nominate all your favorite Lighthouse District businesses. This kind of nomination can mean a lot to small mom-and-pop businesses like the kind you'll find on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey. We've got great food, cozy watering holes, and fun and funky retail shops. Celebrate owner-operated businesses! Deadline for nominations is Friday, January 24, 2020.

Let's go kids! Every Saturday at 2pm, Boxing Strong welcomes you to try Youth Boxing Class. Boys and girls, ages 8-12 (with some exceptions) of any level and physical ability. Join our team and learn some new skill while making new friends. (We might even play some games, if you throw your punches well.)

Boxing Strong is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B, in Monterey.

Looking to spruce up your bedroom decor? Mattress Nation, located at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is now carrying these beautiful tencel sheet sets by Malouf.

Made from fiber from eco-friendly resources, tencel's moisture management and temperature regulation help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter to ensure your sleep is refreshingly comfortable. And they look great, too.

Nancy Dean's is bringing in some new plant-based menu items to kick off 2020! First up: Vegan Alfredo Pasta. You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy this one - it’s already a huge hit at our restaurant. Come and try it at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

January 9 through February 9, 2020, Liv's Baby Boutique and Accessories is holding a big sale in honor of little Liv's first birthday, offering up to 50% off items in store (excludes organic and homemade goods).

We have a shop full of delightful items for newborns, toddlers, young children, and mothers! Come and check it out, find some great deals, and meet 1-year-old Liv and her mom, who own and run the shop. We're located at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and we're open 10am-6pm.

Start your year fresh - recharge your body, muscles and joints! Coach Masha of Boxing Strong and Ian Edwards of Five Point Palm Massage are offering a "Recharge Your Body" package, available on select days, January 13-25. Get a 45-minute private boxing training session and a 45-minute deep tissue sports massage for only $100. Book now for yourself or your special someone - appointments are available online.

Masha, founder of Boxing Strong, is a a former competitive fighter, athlete, coach, and a group fitness instructor in numerous fitness formats. She brings her boxing and training experience to her diverse range of clients with their various fitness and athletic goals. Masha works with her athletes to help them find their own physical and mental confidence through the art of boxing. For Masha, boxing is the most challenging workout she has ever done: it builds, tones, shapes, and sculpts the body, and most importantly, strengthens the mind.

While working for a physical therapist office, Ian Edwards brainstormed Five Point Palm Massage as a Pain Management Suite. The daily frind of physical therapy was missing something. It was lacking spirit and soul. In 2012, Ian traded down to a local, simple, unrefined pain management studio. Here the focus is raw deep tissue bodywork. FPPM advocates the use of our service as part of a balanced life that includes a healthy diet, sensible exercise, and a moderate intake of laughter.