District Blog

Cost of Paper Bags at Retail Shops Increases

Posted on January 4th, 2013 by Lighthouse District

The New Monterey Business Association would like to remind the Lighthouse District's businesses and customers that on January 1, 2013, in accordance with the plastic and paper bag ordinance passed by Monterey City Council, the cost of paper bags in all retail facilities increased from 10 cents per bag to 25 cents per bag. Plastic bags are still banned for retail use. Please be aware that this ordinance affects retail shops but not restaurants (and all that great take-out food).

Everyone is encouraged to bring your own reusable bags to retail shops. Let's all work together to reduce, reuse, and recycle! For more information on the ordinance, please click here. You can also view the City's 3-minute video overview of the ordinance.

Lighthouse District in the News, 12/14/12

Posted on December 14th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

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 full articles.

All About Artisan: Brand New Craft Boutique Lilify Delivers Design & Whimsy to New Monterey
by Rachel Center
Monterey County Weekly, 12/13/12

Music Is All Over the Map This Week, from The Growlers to Bob Weir (American Burger)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 12/12/12

Road Construction on Lighthouse Tonight, 12/13

Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

The City of Monterey will be re-striping Lighthouse Ave back to its original 4 lane configuration this evening (Thursday, December 13). Traffic coming out of the tunnel will be diverted to Foam St at 9pm. Lighthouse will open Friday morning by 6am, weather permitting. If rain delays this process, we will post an update as soon as we receive it.

Any questions should be directed to City Traffic Engineer, Rich Deal, at 831-646-3470.

Road Construction on Lighthouse Tonight, 12/13

Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

The City of Monterey will be re-striping Lighthouse Ave back to its original 4 lane configuration this evening (Thursday, December 13). Traffic coming out of the tunnel will be diverted to Foam St at 9pm. Lighthouse will open Friday morning by 6am, weather permitting. If rain delays this process, we will post an update as soon as we receive it.

Any questions should be directed to City Traffic Engineer, Rich Deal at 831-646-3470

December 2012 Specials at Sahara Sun Tanning

Posted on December 7th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Are you looking as pale as the newly-driven snow? Come on down to Lighthouse District's Sahara Sun Tanning! In the month of December, we have several specials from which to choose:

*Purchase 2 Mystic Tanning Sessions and get 1 free

*Purchase 2 Njoy or Ultra Bronze Sessions and get 1 free

*Purchase 2 months of Regular Tanning Sessions for only $69.95

For more information and to make an appointment, please phone Sahara Sun Tanning at 831-375-9584.

Construction Update: Signal Light Off Friday Morning

Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

On Friday, December 7, apx. 11am-1pm, the signal light at Reeside and Lighthouse will be shut down while new equipment is installed. People will be there helping with traffic control, but there will be traffic delays along Lighthouse and along Reeside during that time.

Crews poured concrete on Thursday, December 6 at Reeside and will continue work on December 7 & 8. Curing of the concrete takes approximately 7 days, so expect there to be traffic delays there and along Lighthouse next week.

Repaving and re-stripping of Lighthouse is expected to be done by December 19. Assuming no additional weather or other delays, the hope is that the Lighthouse work will be completed and back to normal by December 21.

Please continue to direct any questions or calls to Candy Ingram at 831-373-3609.

Shop Lilify This Holiday Season!

Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Looking for a great holiday gift? Newly opened Lilify, featuring floral, vintage, and artisan goods, is an eclectic boutique with an aesthetic that is just a little bit raw and composition that entails a studied whimsy. Our style is a distinctive medley of clean lines and organic elegance inspired by vintage delicacy and the understated flair of folk culture.

Lilify has an emphasis on artwork and handmade craft - we believe our belongings should tell a story. At present, we proudly have the work of local artists Alissa Bell/Letterpress Stationer, Emily Brown/Cut Paper Designer, Jen Anderson/Printmaker, Rachel Jones/Jewelry Designer and fine artists Chloe Wilson, Breeann Kirby and Keith Damron.

Weekends until Christmas, we'll be serving Acme Coffee and hot spiced cider. We'll even roast some rosemary almonds as they were such a hit for our grand opening!

For last minute gifts and stocking stuffers, we'll be open on Monday, December 24, 10am-4pm. We will then be closed on December 25 and 26.

NMBA Seeks New Board Members for 2013

Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

The New Monterey Business Association (NMBA) is now accepting nominations for its 2013 Board of Directors! The Association meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 9am for one hour at the Scholze Park Community Center.

This is a particularly exciting and challenging year as the Board works with member businesses, the City, and the neighborhood to define the character of Lighthouse Avenue. Please consider joining us as we tackle the many issues impacting business on our street.

The mission statement of the NMBA describes it as "a community of businesses united to achieve the common goals of economic vitality and to reaffirm the spirit of New Monterey." We invite you to join the NMBA Board of Directors as we work together to achieve that goal!

Please call the NMBA office at 831-655-8070 for more information or to volunteer to serve on the Board.

American Burger Dinner Special

Posted on November 30th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Now through January 10, 2013, American Burger is celebrating the holidays in style with a delicious dinner special! Yes, that's right: 5pm-9pm every day we'll be offering a 3-course meal at the great price of $15.95 for one or $25.95 for two. The only day we might be closed is on Christmas Day, December 25.

The special 3-course dinner menu includes:
1. Choice of soup or salad
2. Choice of grilled salmon, NY steak, shrimp spicy pasta, or vegetable pasta
3. Choice of coffee, ice cream, or the sweet of the day

American Burger wants to thank you for your continuing support! For more information, please phone us at 831-373-7573.

Henry's Rack-Tracker Card

Posted on November 20th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Henry's BBQ Restaurant in the Lighthouse District is pleased to present Henry's Rack-Tracker! Over time, buy 10 full racks of our delicious pork spare-ribs and get the 11th free!

Pick up our free Rack-Tracker card at the restaurant. Every time you purchase a full rack of pork spare ribs, our staff will add our special stamp to your card. When the card is full, you can turn it in for a free rack of pork ribs.

Lighthouse Businesses Are Open During Road Construction!

Posted on November 17th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Please excuse our dust! Despite the construction on Lighthouse Avenue, all our businesses are still open. Please consider supporting us by shopping and dining in the Lighthouse District, especially during this somewhat less-than-tidy time. We hope that all construction will conclude in early December. If you have questions or concerns, please phone Candy Ingram at The Ingram Group, 831-373-3609. Ms. Ingram is in charge of community outreach for the construction project.

Construction update as of December 4, 2012:

The bus stop at Irving is complete. The bus stop at Hoffman is nearly complete (MST still needs to put in some pavers and install the bus stop shelter).

The bus stop at Reeside is still at least one and a half weeks away from being completed. The installation of the bus pad, curb, gutters, and sidewalk will be very dependent on the weather because the next step is to pour concrete.

By the end of December, MST is hoping to have all the new signal controllers installed on Lighthouse and Foam, which we hope will improve traffic flow.

Lighthouse District in the News, 11/16/12

Posted on November 16th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.

Paper Wing Theatre's 'Sylvia' Sheds Light on a Marriage Gone Astray
by Kathryn Petruccelli
Monterey Herald, 11/14/12

Your Town: Transit Construction Project Delayed
Monterey Herald, 11/09/12

Street Closures for Big Sur Half Marathon
Monterey Herald, 11/15/12

Big Sur Half Marathon Road Closures 11/18

Posted on November 14th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Because of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Sunday, November 18, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 4am-11am. We've tried to distill the information for the Lighthouse District below. For a detailed guide of all closures in Monterey that morning, please e-mail [email protected] and we'll send you a copy of the original document.

The entire Half Marathon course will be posted, "No Parking - Tow Away 2am-11am on Sunday, November 18, 2012." Other parking restrictions will also be in effect in the Downtown and Cannery Row areas. All "No Parking" areas will be posted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All vehicles left standing in a "No Parking" zone will be towed at the owner's expense.

Lighthouse Avenue and the Pacific Street connector southbound (from New Monterey to Downtown Monterey) will remain open all day. BUT the westbound lanes of Del Monte from Figueroa to the Custom House Tunnel (from Downtown Monterey toward Pacific Grove) will be closed 6am-8:45am. During this time, access to New Monterey and Pacific Grove will be via Highway 1 and Holman Highway (68) ONLY.

Details of Closures That Will Impact Lighthouse District:

Approximately 5am-8:45am, the southbound lanes of Lighthouse from Pacific to Washington (basically, this means the Custom House Tunnel), will be closed.

Approximately 5am-10:45am, the following streets will be closed:
Reeside from Foam to Cannery Row
Dickman from Lighthouse to Foam
Drake from Lighthouse to Cannery Row
Hoffman from Wave to Cannery Row
Prescott from Wave to Cannery Row
Irving from Foam to Wave
David from Lighthouse to Cannery Row
Wave from Drake to McClellan & from Prescott to Eardley
Cannery Row from Reeside to David

Approximately 6am-8:45am, the following streets will be closed:
Westbound lanes of Del Monte from Washington to Reeside, including the Custom House Tunnel
Pacific from Scott to Lighthouse Curve
Foam from Lighthouse to Drake

New Monterey Neighborhood Assoc. Seeks Board Members

Posted on November 12th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) is currently seeking three local residents to serve as board members. The work can be easily folded into your available time, it's interesting work, and it fulfills our duty as citizens to be involved with our government.

The purpose of the NMNA is to preserve and enhance the quality of life and residential quality of the area and to support and enhance business and business development in the commercial districts of the area. For more information, please visit the NMNA's website.

Please contact us if you feel now is the time to get involved in your community! For more information, please contact Board President Bill Whipple at 831-594-2961 or Board Secretary Howard Fosler at 831-649-6935.

November 2012 Specials at Sahara Sun Tanning

Posted on November 12th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Is that great summer tan starting to fade? Come on down to Lighthouse District's Sahara Sun Tanning! In the month of November, we have several specials from which to choose:

*Purchase 5 Mystic Tanning Sessions for only $79.95

*Purchase 2 Njoy or Ultra Bronze Sessions and get 1 free

*Purchase 10 Regular Tanning Sessions for only $49.95

For more information and to make an appointment, please phone Sahara Sun Tanning at 831-375-9584.

Henry's BBQ Gift Certificate Discounts 2012

Posted on November 6th, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Gift certificates make great holiday presents, and throughout the months of November and December, Henry's BBQ has some great deals for you!

November 1 - December 31, purchase $50 certificates for only $40, $75 certificates for only $60, and $100 certificates for only $75.

Give the gift of delicious food from Henry's BBQ!

And be sure to call us for all your holiday party needs this season. Henry's BBQ offers catering with drop-off or pick-up options available. We have a huge menu selection which includes a variety of barbecued meats, burgers (ground fresh daily!), sandwiches, chili, salads, and more.

Introducing Amir's Grill & Bar!

Posted on November 1st, 2012 by Lighthouse District

Amir's Kabob House, located at 794 Lighthouse Avenue, is now Amir's Grill & Bar! That's right, we've renovated our dining room and expanded our bar, but the ownership and the kitchen staff is the same and we're still serving the same great Afghan kabobs that locals have come to love.

Stop by and enjoy Happy Hour at our full bar Monday-Friday, 5pm-7pm, featuring $4 draft beers and 1/2 off a glass of wine.

Amir's Grill & Bar is open 7 days a week:
Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm
Friday, 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm
Saturday, 11:30am-10pm

We're now hosting belly dancing shows on the second and fourth Friday of the month, as well as opening up our new dance floor for swing dance, salsa, and more on many Saturday nights. Check the Lighthouse District calendar for details.

Curious what it's all about? Download our dinner menu (served 7 days a week) and our lunch menu (served Fridays and Saturdays).

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