Posts Tagged ‘san mateo county coast’

Coastside Land Trust Gallery in Half Moon Bay: Reaching out to artists

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
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Davena & Jo greet guests to the Gallery at the at the 2011 Pumpkin Festival

If you are an artist or if you know someone who works with San Mateo County Coastside images, this is a wonderful opportunity.

The Coastside Land Trust Gallery is inviting artists to enter work for the Fall Festival Show which opens September 9 and runs through October 26, 2012. (more…)

Peat-Fire Flame at Cypress Meadows in Moss Beach June 22, 2012

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

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Music at the Meadows will feature the music of The Peat-Fire Flame with violinist Colyn Fischer and pianist Shauna Pickett-Gordon on Friday, June 22. Peat-Fire Flame are a favorite at these acoustic music concerts, and they always bring excellent music and marvelous energy. They perform Celtic music like you have never heard it before. One of my favorite quotes about them is “They instantly weave a spell that takes you out of this world.” Sample their music at http://coastsidevideo.com/sites/Colyn-Shauna/. (more…)

Coastal Photography Tips from Barbara Masek

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

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by Barbara Masek— This blog will focus on the enjoyment of photography and the joy of living on the San Mateo County coast. The natural landscape is right at our doorstep to inspire us.

We’re going to be talking about enjoying the Half Moon Bay area coast and what, where and how to photograph along the way — how we learn to see, and ways to take better pictures. The experience of discovering what is in your backyard will reaffirm why you chose to live here in the first place! (more…)

Relay for Life on the San Mateo County Coastside

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
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Community groups and survivors and friends at last year’s Relay For Life event. Photos courtesy of Gabe Pack.

The American Cancer Society says “Cancer never sleeps.” That’s why the battle against cancer will be fought in around-the-clock events. In Pacifica, the relay will take place on July 14 and 15, 2012 at Terra Nova High School. Relay For Life in Half Moon Bay teams will gather on August 11 and 12 at Hatch Elementary School. (more…)

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival’s “Take Five Lounge” 2011

Monday, September 26th, 2011

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Half Moon Bay’s “Take Five Lounge” 2011 offers festival attendees a chance for a relaxing break during the 2011 Pumpkin Festival.

On October 15 and 16, visit the lounge located at the Coastside Adult Day Health Center at 645 Correas Street in Half Moon Bay from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. (more…)

Half Moon Bay Douglas Beach House Concert— Brian Blade

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

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Sunday, September 18, 2011, 4:30 p.m. at the Douglas Beach House in Half Moon Bay

BRIAN BLADE AND THE FELLOWSHIP BAND

Brian Blade, drums

Jon Cowherd, piano

Chris Thomas, bass

Melvin Butler, sax

Myron Walden, sax (more…)

Coastside Event— Women in Government: Discovering Leadership

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

 

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Coastside women interested in government have an opportunity to attend a free workshop on becoming involved in the community by applying for and getting appointed to a local board or commission. The workshop date is September 10, 2011 from 9 to 11 a.m. and will be held at Seton Medical Center Coastside in Montara on the San Mateo County coast.
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Half Moon Bay Coastside 5th Annual Taste of the Coast

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

 

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Sept.18, 2011—5 to 8 p.m.

A Half Moon Bay event that offers food, wine and entertainment and supports one of the great organizations. Food from many local restaurants and live music are the main events of the evening. Benefits Senior Coastsiders. (more…)

Half Moon Bay Coastside Lutheran Church Annual Book Faire

Monday, August 29th, 2011

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Sept. 3 to Sept. 5 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This popular book faire held every year in Half Moon Bay in an easy-to-find location offers an assortment of infant, children, young adult and adult fiction and non-fiction books. You will find them sorted by category. Also included are VHS, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, cassettes, computer games, console and hand held games (X-BOX, PSP, DS, etc.), puzzles and board games. (more…)

Half Moon Bay Douglas Beach House Concert— Donny McCaslin Group

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4:30 p.m. at the Douglas Beach House in Half Moon Bay

Jazz-funk fusion is the genre that Donny McCaslin specializes in and his emotionally charged solos turn heads.

Donny McCaslin on tenor sax, is joined by Uri Caine, piano, Fima Ephron, bass and Mark Guiliana on drums. (more…)