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The Downtown Campbell Gift Ideas Gallery is up for 2023! Anything you buy in Downtown Campbell or through this gift ideas gallery supports a small locally owned business that is a key element of what makes your community what it is. When you buy a gift through a local mom and pop retailer, your gift is a gift to your community as well as a gift to a loved one.

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20% Bonus on Blue Line Pizza Gift Cards

Posted on December 15th, 2023 by BlueLinePizza

From now until the New Year, you can get a $60 gift cards at Blue Line Pizza for only $50! That's a 20% bonus! Just use the offer code GCHOLIDAY2023 to claim your discount when you order your gift cards from Blue LIne Pizza.

When selecting the amount of the gift card you wish to purchase, you can enter in any multiple of $60 up to $240 and receive the 20% bonus when you check out with the GCHOLIDAY2023 offer code. You must enter the offer code to receive the discount.

Discount breakdown

  • $60 cards are $10 off ($50)
  • $120 cards are $20 off ($100)
  • $180 cards are $30 off ($150)
  • $240 cards are $40 off ($200)

You can also enter an amount that isn't a multiple of $60, but you will only receive a $10 bonus per $50 your spent. This means if you order a $100 card, you will only get $10 off. To get the full 20% bonus, the gift card amount has to reach $120.

Keep your child's holiday break packed with excitement at Campbell Recreation! From Winter Wonderland Engineering with LEGO to World Cup Soccer, Tennis TDA Rally, and Discovery Archery – we've got the perfect mix of fun and learning. Hurry, register now to ensure your child stays busy and entertained all holiday long!

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Meet the Retro Fix II TURBO in Downtown Campbell

Posted on December 8th, 2023 by sheldon

The Retro Fix II TURBO in Downtown Campbell, is the Bay Area's largest go-to shop for classic retro gaming and Japanese collectibles. You'll find it all here, from the original Nintendo and SEGA Genesis to the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Godzilla, Pokemon, Ultraman, to Gashapon and beyond.

It's also a super chill gaming lounge located inside a historic building that has a colorful history of its own. At the Retro Fix, you can kick back on a couch, rent game stations of all varieties by the hour, order restaurant food and drinks, and enjoy your favorite games. They even have gaming stations with large CRT TV screens for those of you who want to experience the old school games exactly as they were meant to be played.

They also host events for gaming and collectibles enthusiasts with weekend swap meets specifically for toy collectors, anime lovers, and retro gaming enthusiasts (of course). In fact, they have a RetroMania swap meet coming up this December 10th from 11am to 5pm that'll feature modern and retro gaming vendors and probably some sellers of collectibles too.

The Retro Fix II TURBO is located in Downtown Campbell at 400 E. Campbell Ave.

Campbell Recreation Winter/Spring 2024 Registration Begins 12/5 & 12/6

Posted on December 5th, 2023 by Campbell Recreation Events

Winter is coming, and so are exciting adventures! Dive into the Campbell Recreation Winter/Spring 2024 lineup with our online Activity Guide. Mark your calendars: Registration starts Dec 5th for Campbell Residents and Dec 6th for Everyone at 9 AM. Don't miss out on the fun – secure your spot early!

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Downtown Campbell is going to be full of that festive Downtown Campbell energy this Small Business Saturday and we have a fun way to help you explore our shops. Just pick up a Downtown Campbell Small Business Saturday Passport at any of the 13 locations listed below and visit the locations to collect stamps.

At the end of your visit, turn in your completed fully stamped passport for a chance to win a $100 gift card. No purchase is necessary to win.

Regardless of if you win a prize or not, the passport will still be a fun way to explore Downtown Campbell because it'll take you to straight to the best deals and special activities that will be going on this Saturday.

Participating Businesses

  • Besties Boutique
  • Bombshell Boutique
  • Cloud City Supply
  • Florra
  • La Pizzeria
  • Momstera Lounge
  • Nox Cookie Bar
  • Recycle Bookstore
  • Redemption
  • Rise and Peak
  • Simply Smashing
  • Tessora's Barra di Vino
  • Therapy

CAMPBELL RECREATION CORE VALUES:

This is a recreational, co-ed, youth basketball league where fun and fundamentals are emphasized, and all skill levels are welcome! Players will learn techniques of dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, good sportsmanship, and other fundamentals of the game. All players will play a minimum of two full quarters each game.

GRADE LEVELS/DIVISIONS

The Campbell Recreation Youth Basketball League is offered during the winter season and divided by grade levels, 1st - 5th. Each division is organized by grade and skill level*. All games and practices are held on Saturdays at the Campbell Community Center gyms. There will be a one-hour practice followed by a one-hour game each Saturday. Team schedules will be distributed before the league begins. The league time frame is approximate and will vary by team; there will be a one-hour practice followed by a one-hour game each Saturday. A team schedule will be given once teams are formed in mid-December.

*Pending participation numbers, divisions (grade levels) may be combined.

Registration deadline is 9am on December 8, 2023. Register Today!

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Volunteers Needed for Carol of Lights on Dec 2nd

Posted on November 19th, 2023 by sheldon

Our Carol of Lights celebration is coming up in two weeks and we need some volunteers to help us make the event special for the kids and families who'll be here to enjoy the merriment of the holidays! We need people for our popcorn stands, the cotton candy stands, and as safety monitors around the kids play zones.

If you're available and want to help, we need people to help for 3.5 hours on Saturday, December 2nd from 3:30pm to 7pm. Just register using our Volunteer Registration Form and we'll contact you and assign you the role of your choosing.

Volunteer Signup Form:
https://www.downtowncampbell.com/downtow.../volunteer-signup

Thanksgiving Break Youth Camps - Legos, Archery, Art, Minecraft and more!

Posted on November 13th, 2023 by Campbell Recreation Events

Looking to keep your kids busy during their Thanksgiving break? Crafting gratitude at Giving Thanks Art Camp, engineering wonders with LEGO, hitting the bullseye at Discovery Archery Holiday Camp, strategizing and creating fun at Build Your Tabletop Board Games, and unleashing creativity in Computational Thinking and Design with Minecraft. Thanksgiving break camps is where learning meets excitement! Register today before it's too late!

www.campbellca.gov/camps

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Looking for a part-time job that's more than just a job? Campbell Recreation is hiring skate park instructors, lifeguards, building attendants and volleyball instructors. Our Recreation and Community Services Department believes that Parks Make Life Better, and we're dedicated to creating a vibrant community through people, parks, and programs.

If you're passionate about making an impact, send us an email at [email protected] to start your journey with us!

Lifeguards - Shifts vary 7 days a week, 5:30am-10:00pm, email Liz Simonovich at [email protected]

Building Attendants - Evenings and weekends, email BJ at [email protected]

Volleyball Instructors - Fridays 3:15pm-7:15pm, email BJ at [email protected]

Skatepark Instructors - Sunday Mornings, email BJ at [email protected]

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It’s time for Cloud City’s 3rd Annual Pet Howl-oween Costume Contest! 🎃🐶

This year we are hosting a virtual contest. Pet owners – send us your best and spookiest costumes. Group themed costumes are highly encouraged! 💀👻🎃🦇🧙‍♀️

You can enter the Pet Costume Contest 1 of 3 ways:

Submissions will be accepted from October 16th to October 27th at 12pm.

We will announce the winners at 5pm on Friday, October 27th online via our Instagram @cloudcitysupplyinc.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

Napoleon Dynamite fans, the Heritage Theatre is giving away a show package worth $260! Enter this contest to win 2 show tickets plus 2 VIP Meet & Greet tickets with cast members of Napoleon Dynamite for a full access evening for two that will include autographed posters and a professional photo of you with the cast members.

The evening features a special screening of the movie followed by a lively Q&A session with the actors from the film. It'll be a special evening with much fanfare. Before the show, the festivities will include a chance for you to take a selfie with a llama out in the Heritage Theatre Plaza and enjoy some loaded tater-tots inspired by the movie.

To enter the giveaway do the following:
1) Follow Downtown Campbell on Facebook
2) Follow Campbell Heritage Theatre on Facebook
3) LIKE the contest announcement post on Facebook
4) Leave a comment on the Facebook contest post with your favorite quote from the Napoleon Dynamite movie.

The winner will be chosen on Friday 10/27! Remember to check your Facebook Messenger DMs after 5pm on Friday.

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Corinthian Transportation is offering a FREE shuttle from the Pruneyard to Downtown Campbell both days of the 2023 Campbell Oktoberfest for festival-goers, volunteers, and downtown employees.

The shuttle will depart at the top of the hour from the Pruneyard parking garage at the entrance facing the DoubleTree Hotel. It will drop you off on 1st Street near City Hall. The shuttle will depart again at the bottom of the hour from 1st Street and return to the Pruneyard. It may run more frequently if needed.

Oktoberfest Fun Run Volunteers Needed

Posted on October 9th, 2023 by Campbell Recreation Events

Calling all volunteers! Are you in need of community service hours? Do you enjoy giving back to your community and having a blast while doing it? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are thrilled to announce that our Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk is just around the corner, and we are in great need of enthusiastic volunteers like you to make this event a huge success. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to community service, there's a role for everyone.

There are two opportunities to choose from! Volunteer for one or both!

Friday, Oct 20th 3:30-5:30pm OR 5:15-7:15pm

Saturday, Oct 21st 8:15am-11:45am

Must be 13 years or accompanied by a guardian to participate. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application which can be found here.

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