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On The Beach carries Pura Vida bracelets and rings in all kinds of styles and colors. Come and check them out at our shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - we're locally owned and operated.

Pura Vida was founded by two friends from Southern California. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by artisans around the world and is is as unique as the person wearing it. Because of Pura Vida, now more than 350 artisans in places such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, and India can depend on steady income in positive working environments.

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Call for Artists at Play Full Ground

Posted on September 1st, 2018 by Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground, located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is issuing a call for Monterey County artists! We would like to fill our hole-in-the-wall studio with farm-themed artwork for our next community farm/art event on Friday, September 28, 6pm-9pm and the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour, September 29 and 30.

What are we looking for? Work created under the theme of "farm" (abstract work is also welcome), all media (including craft, performance, social practice, etc.), size (not too big), work "for sale" only, and a maximum entry of 3 pieces.

Please submit image(s) of your artwork with your name, size, title, media, and short story about the work by Sunday, September 16 via e-mail.

There is no entry fee. We may not be able to include all of the work submitted due to the space limitation and/or curatorial vision. We look forward to working with more artists in the community!!!

Questions? Please e-mail us at [email protected]

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Carpets and Floors is excited to introduce our new Louis A. Dabbieri Diamond Collection. You can only get these exclusive carpet patterns and colors at our store, so plan a visit to see these luxurious styles for yourself. Locally owned and operated, you can find us at 471 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Dabbieri Carpets is an exclusive brand of carpeting available in fewer that 100 of the best retail flooring stores and designer showrooms in the US and Canada. Its hallmarks are exemplary craftsmanship, forward looking styling, and superior quality materials.

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Free Emergency Skills Training: Monterey CERT, Fall 2018

Posted on August 7th, 2018 by lighthouseave

The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) emergency training program begins in Monterey on September 6, 2018. Teens through older adults are encouraged to attend. Classes continue Thursday nights, 6:30pm-9:30pm, through October 18. 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.

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, offers a 10-day free trial! Come on in and check out our amazing, fun, and safe programs for children and adults.

Gracie offers new students a 10-day free trial that includes a free uniform and unlimited access to all of our beginner group classes. We’re confident that the class structure, the camaraderie, and high quality instruction will convince you to let us guide you on your path to jiu-jitsu mastery. If it’s not exactly what you're looking for, we'll never charge you a penny (the only requirement is that you return the free uniform that we provided to you).

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Sahara Sun Tanning is having a drawing for tickets to see the SF Giants play against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, August 26 at 1pm. We've got 4 tickets, and they're great seats! The drawing will be held one week before the game. Just stop by Sahara Sun and enter your name for a chance to win. We're located in New Monterey at 585 Lighthouse Avenue.

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Gianni's Pizza, located at 725 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, is excited to announce that we now offer online ordering! Just visit our website to view our menu and place your order.

Founded in 1974, Gianni's Pizza has been serving up family recipes brought to America over 80 years ago from Palermo, Sicily. Since then, four generations of the Costa family, along with our dedicated staff, have carried on the tradition of serving delicious classic Italian pizzas to hundreds of hungry customers everyday.

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Shells and Moore presents a wonderful accessory for a wedding, calories removed! Yes, it's a false wedding cake, covered by hand in real seashells, available for $125. You may also request custom designs in different colors and patterns. It makes a lovely decorative piece. Visit our home decor store at 791 Foam Street in Monterey. (Shipping also available - phone us at 831-901-3652.)

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Monterey Residents: Sign Up For Nixle Emergency Alerts

Posted on August 3rd, 2018 by lighthouseave

The Monterey Police Department has a new way to notify community members of critical information - with mobile text alerts through a system called Nixle. The Nixle alert system is in use by many government agencies across the US and allows the MPD to make notifications via text message, social media, and email.

The system will allow people to receive information and updates on events, public safety emergencies, dangerous weather, and traffic advisories. Information is key and MPD strongly encourages community members to sign up to receive alerts by texting the number 93940 to phone number 888777. Stay safe and stay informed.

This article was first published in the City of Monterey's City Focus, Summer 2018.

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New T-Shirts at Carbone's Bar

Posted on August 3rd, 2018 by Carbone's

The new Carbone's Bar t-shirts are in, and they're a must have! The front of the shirt shows a gangster and our name, the back shows the gangster in front of the wall, and they're $25 each. And yes, you can read it any way you want... Stop by Carbone's at 214 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and buy one.

Are you a long-distance fan of Carbone's? Just call us, give us your mailing address, and we'll ship you a t-shirt for $25 plus shipping fees, 831-643-9169.

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Congratulations to the Lighthouse District's own Tricycle Pizza, which was featured in the July/August 2018 edition of Food Network Magazine! The Tricycle Pizza family reports that they're proud to represent California and Monterey as one of Katie Lee's favorite seaside food joints. Katie writes that Tricycle is: “A casual spot that cranks out the best (pizza) in California." Visit Tricycle and see for yourself - it's located at 899 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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Lighthouse District in the News, 07/27/18

Posted on July 27th, 2018 by lighthouseave

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 articles.

Zab Zab Thai Cuisine
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Weekly, 07/26/18

The Vape Club team has decided that August 2018 will be our last month open for business. We will be having tiered sales starting now with 15% off everything in the store! (This does not double up with any other discounts.) Stay tuned on our Facebook page for weekly announcements of new sales.

Thank you all for your continued support and we wish there was a way to continue with our mission to help people quit smoking. If you are interested in buying The Vape Club feel free to DM us on Facebook or come by the club at 800 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. We will be selling all fixtures in the store before we close.

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It's shark week! That means there are some sweet deals to sink your teeth into at Bamboo Reef Dive Shop. Get 20% off when you purchase a regulator with an octo, a BCD, and a computer here. This offer is only valid for stock on hand and with computers priced over $500. Offer ends on August 6, 2018.

Visit us at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and consult our experienced staff.

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