District Blog

Recycled Records is now officially up for sale. If anyone is seriously interested, we might be able to make a deal. For more information, please contact Sean at the shop, 831-375-5454.

Recycled Records is located in the heart of the Lighthouse District at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, a short walk from Cannery Row. The shop carries a large variety of new and used records, CDs, DVDs, and stereo equipment, as well as a selection of guitar strings. In addition to carrying the standards of the music world, we pride ourselves on our large selection of newer, independent releases.

Mattress Nation's Memorial Day Sale is starting early this year! You don't have to wait to save big on all major brands - the sale has begun, so don't miss out on the savings. Come in today and speak with our staff to find the right deal for you. We're located at 296 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Did you know that local residents can volunteer to gather data or help the public understand more about the natural environment found around Monterey Bay? Some volunteer opportunities with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary are one-day events, while others occur over several months. To learn more about any of these activities and/or sign up, please contact Lisa Emanuelson, Volunteer Coordinator.

Snapshot Day is Saturday May 5th this year, when data is gathered for annual comparison. Training for this activity will be Saturday, April 29th.

Urban Watch is conducted in Pacific Grove twice a month for five months each year. Water quality is monitored one week; the next time, trash that’s making its way into the bay is monitored. Training for this activity will be May 16, 2018, in Pacific Grove.

Team Ocean involves kayak naturalists who educate people on the water between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Bay Net involves many volunteers up and down the coastline who educate more than 45,000 people each year about coastal flora and fauna.

First Flush monitors water quality at 37 outfalls between Carmel and Half Moon Bay on the first rain event of the year that exceeds 0.1”. Training for First Flush is conducted in the Fall each year.

Thank you to New Monterey Neighborhood Association for sharing this information with us. If you live in New Monterey, we encourage you to join this great organization and get involved in your community!

If you’re excited about the new movie Avengers: Infinity War, Current Comics has the Marvel Comics classic it’s based on! The paperback of Thanos: The Infinity Gauntlet is available for just $19.99. We also have other Thanos stories and related Punko POP figures in the shop. Visit us at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

It's no lie! The Lighthouse District's own Cat's Meow will appear in Season 2 of Big Little Lies on HBO! Congratulations to Cat's Meow and owner Melinda Collis (who also serves tirelessly on the New Monterey Business Association's volunteer Board of Directors). Visit Cat's Meow yourself at 601 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and see how well this fashion boutique for men and women lives up to its name.

The Surf Rental Room at On The Beach Surf Shop is now open for business as of April 18, 2018. You can rent gear for a full day (24 hours) or half-day (4 hours). Stop by the store and check out our selection and prices and speak to our experienced staff. We're located at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You can also call us at 831-646-9283.

The Leather Company in New Monterey offers a wide variety of leather goods in our shop as well as leather working classes including belt making, tooling, and more. But did you know we also offer private group classes for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and other groups by request? We even offer birthday party classes and date night classes!

We love to teach locals about the craft of leather working, and it's a fun, relaxing way to spend an evening with friends. Please call us for more information, 831-717-4894, or stop by the shop at 638 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Paper Wing Theatre Company, located at 320 Hoffman Avenue in Monterey, is now accepting submissions for its 5th Annual Play Reading Series to be held in September 2018. Deadline for submission is June 15, 2018.

All subjects and genres will be considered, with the twin goals of encouraging California playwrights in their craft and in selecting at least one title for production at the theatre during its 2019 season. After a reading committee selects from the entries, directors and actors will gather for a single rehearsal of each work, and the plays will be presented seated before the audience, followed by feedback and discussion with the authors.

Rules regarding play submission:

1) Plays must be full-length and presents in standard play format as a PDF.

2) Plays must not have been produced or published prior to submission. (Previous readings are o.k.

3) Resubmissions are acceptable if significant changes have been made to the script

4) Playwrights must live in California and put their name and contact information on the cover page only, and a list of characters must be provided.

5) Authors must be in attendance for the reading.

For consideration, please e-mail your best work here by June 15, 2018.

OMI's Earth Day Sale is happening now at Mattress Nation. April 13-22, 2018, save 20% on OMI organic mattresses and accessories. Visit us in Monterey at 296 Lighthouse Avenue.

Iles Formula is now sold exclusively at Oya Salon! For instant hair repair, pick up yours today at 201 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. You may also make an appointment with one of Oya's stylists by phoning 831-656-0570.

Iles Formula is a 3 step high performance hair care system (shampoo, condition, and finishing serum). Its unique blend of proprietary high grade repair and care ingredients are the secret behind Iles signature spun silk hair finish.