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Volunteer for Water! Download the flyer here: First Rain Flyer An unprecedented fire season has everyone hoping for rain. But what happens to water quality when those rains finally come? The […]
Attention: California Ocean Community! Mark your calendars for October 28th to participate in this informational webinar on California halibut, hosted by the California Ocean Science Trust, and the California Department […]
Please join us in celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. We will be reading a book about Dia De Los Muertos and coloring sugar skulls. If your family wants to build an ofrenda (altar) to show, please feel free to do so. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/cfta-los-muertos to receive an email with the Zoom link and coloring pages!
Meet Your Village of Support Coastside Birth Options - Birthworkers Serving the Coast with Samantha Corsiglia Founder of EarthDancer Wellness & Coastside Birth Options ___ 12 December, 11:30-1pm Meet YOUR Village of Support: Coastside Birth Options- Birthworkers Serving the Coast FREE Virtual PUBLIC EVENT! All Parents are Welcome! RSVP by 11 December -Call 650 […]
Register for screening here: https://forms.gle/m2mMeKePWnTRjRxJ7 Senior Coastsiders is very excited to offer a monthly presentation on environmental awareness, advocacy, and action as part of its new Evergreen Coastsiders program. The first event will be a free viewing of the movie, “Kiss the Ground,” a full-length documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson. This documentary sheds light on […]
COVID-19 Community Virtual Town Hall: VACCINE READINESS Sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement & Department of Epidemiology and Population Health Please join Stanford Medicine’s Office of Community Engagement as they present the 7th COVID-19 Virtual Community Town Hall via Zoom and Facebook Live on: Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 3:30-5:00 PM PST Register Today: […]
FREE. The endangered Monarch Butterfly is the Zoom Webinar offered this month on Jan 23 at 10:00AM by Coastside Land Trust. The webinar explores their perilous overland migration journey. Register Here Kim Young , Xerces Education and Conservation Specialist Ambassador, explores the migrating mysteries of the monarch butterfly. She will talk about the biology, mystique, […]
Tues Jan 26 at 7PM In this special virtual event, Dolores Huerta and Luis Valdez will reflect on their long history in the Santa Clara Valley, their work for social and environmental justice, and share perspectives on relationships between history, land and people in California. The conversation will be moderated by Jose Gonzalez, founder of […]
Thursday 28 January 2021 at 10am – 11:30am PT REGISTER Please join the Clean Coalition for this free 90-minute webinar. Former California Public Utilities Commission President Loretta Lynch and a panel of experts will present. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) called rolling blackouts throughout California on 14 and 15 August and threatened blackouts over Labor Day […]
Destruction of Abandoned Sinking 60’ Commercial Fishing Vessel (Moren). Emergency Expenditure for the Disposal of an Abandoned Sinking Vessel Located at Pillar Point Harbor Recommendation: Approve the General Manager’s decision to authorize an emergency expenditure to enter into an agreement with San Diego Boat Movers for an amount not to exceed $49,800, with a 10% […]
Presentation by Kathleen Pender, the Net Worth Columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Zoom Link Children Inheriting Parents’ Property Will Be Impacted Financially ~ Thanks to Best, Best and Krieger, Attorney's at Law Newly passed Proposition 19 will have potentially severe financial consequences for children inheriting property from their parents. […]
Petition deadline is 2/10/2021 at the 7:00pm Midcoast Community Council meeting. The MCC will share their letter, during their meeting, on February 10. Dear Coastsiders: If you are a Coastal Trail user, please sign a petition asking the Midcoast Community Council (MCC) to take a strong position in support of the replacing the Coastal Trail […]
In order to thrive during this year of transition, it’s essential to master the art of reinvention. This interactive workshop will provide you with the three keys to reinvention that will empower you to: Shift your thinking about change so that you can recognize the opportunities in the challenges. Expand your thinking and explore new […]
Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region February 10, 2021 **VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE** 9:00 a.m. LINK to Virtual Meeting and Agenda Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) to Establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Implementation Plan for Bacteria at the Beaches in Pillar Point Harbor and […]
Plus Mid-year Budget Adjustments of Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Public Forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the Committee that is not on the agenda. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help […]
Dear Community, Please join us as we present the 8th COVID-19 Virtual Community Town Hall on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST to address the impact of COVID-19 on our adolescents mental well-being during the pandemic. COVID-19 Community Virtual Town Hall Information: Register Today: http://bit.ly/OCE_COVID19_TH_Reg8 -Submit Town Hall Questions | http://bit.ly/OCE_COVID19_QAForm8 -Join by […]
Celebrate Black History Month! Join us at the Harbor Village parking lot at 10:00am to create signs, paint cars, blow bubbles, sing and dance to celebrate Black lives, Black leaders and making Black history visible. We'll start driving at 11:00am down highway 1 and through Half Moon Bay ending at the High School to wrap […]
Big Creek Lumber would like to help today’s youth gain valuable skills that will help them be self-sufficient and provide the opportunity to build sustainable, enjoyable careers. We are offering a scholarship one-time award $2,000. Deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, April 30th 2021. Bud and Lud McCrary co-founded Big Creek Lumber at […]
Each year as part of its budgeting process, the City Council hosts listening sessions to hear directly from the people who live and work in Half Moon Bay and gain a broad range of community input on what people feel are the critical priorities the City should be focusing on. We will be hosting this year's […]
Two Strategic Discussions on: 1. Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2. Water Supply & Watershed Protection. <<<<<< Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm Strategic Discussions: How we shape the future of our critical water and sewer systems in step with our community. What […]
Join Diana Inglis, owner of Empowered Fitness in Half Moon Bay for an informative and practical Learn@Lunch. You will learn simple strategies and tools that you can start today that will have a profound impact on your health, fitness and wellbeing! Register free at http://business.visithalfmoonbay.org/events/details/5-simple-things-you-can-do-today-to-make-your-life-better-presented-by-empowered-fitness-31057 Zoom info will be emailed to registrants prior to event.
Building on the momentum of the climate change programming that was completed in 2020 through partnerships with the Office of Sustainability of San Mateo County and the City of Half Moon Bay, Senior Coastsiders is excited to offer a monthly program dedicated to climate change and environmental engagement. Look for the Evergreen Coastsiders logo and […]
The second Sunday in March is when Daylight Saving Time begins in most areas of the U.S., so in 2021 we’ll “spring forward” one hour and on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night! When Do We “Fall Back” In 2021? The first Sunday in […]
Have fun drawing together as we explore how to use art materials in unique ways in an encouraging and interactive Zoom class. Livestream link will be provided after registration. Register on Eventbrite.com. Artist Teacher: Sharon Collins Ages 5–9 (min 5, max 20) Starts Tuesday, March 30th, 2021, for 8 Weeks Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 pm, March 30, […]
Discover how fun it is to "paint" a professional portrait digitally in just 6 days using Procreate on your iPad. Live virtual course. Ages 18 and over. More Info and to Register About this Event Artist Teacher: Chris Petrocchi Ages 18 and over (min 5, max 15) Wednesdays, 3:00–4:30 pm, 6 Weeks Starting Wednesday, […]
Have fun drawing together as we explore how to use art materials in unique ways in an encouraging and interactive Zoom class. Ages 10–16 More Info and to Register About this Event Artist Teacher: Sharon Collins Ages 10–16 (min 5, max 20) Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 pm Starting April 1st, 2021 for 8 Weeks April 8, […]
Build your awareness of art elements while experiencing different media and techniques in an encouraging and interactive Zoom class. Ages 18 and over. More Info and to Register Artist Teacher: Sharon Collins Ages 18 and over (min 5, max 20) Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 pm Starts April 1, 2021, for 8 Weeks April 8, 15, 22 […]
SAVE THE DATE! The Story of Plastics in San Mateo County; From Human Health to Ocean Protection Across San Mateo County From Human Health to Ocean Protection Across San Mateo County, single-use plastics add $500 million in pollutive, health and climate change cost to cities, businesses and residents. Only 11% are recycled while 88% go […]
During virtual live demos, paint along with the instructor from photos provided. Ages 18 and over. More Info and to Register About this Event Artist Teacher: Christine Oliver Ages 18 and over (min 5, max 20) Saturday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, April 10 Tuition: $55 This is a two-hour workshop. Reference photos will be emailed […]
Students with some experience will discover pen & ink techniques and washes while improving skills. Ages 18 and over. More Info and to Register About this Event Artist Teacher: Roberta Kiphuth Ages 18 and over (min 5, max 20) Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 am, Starts April 17, 2021, for 4 Weeks April 24, May 1, May […]
One Hour Webinar: Getting Paid to Go Green — Tues. 20th April at 11am PT Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in the US, particularly in California. Despite misconceptions about EVs being expensive, EVs can be the most cost-effective vehicles available. Making EVs even more affordable are the many incentives and rebates available in California, […]
Seize this opportunity to meet with a professional musician! Get all of your questions answered about learning to play woodwind instruments. Hello, I am Sonya Jason. For the past 36 […]
CoastPride is proud to announce the CoastPride LGBTQ Pride Center will officially open on Tuesday, June 1 st, 2021. The ceremony will begin at 12 noon with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce, followed by speakers, dignitaries and a flag raising. Tours of the facility will also be given and the public is […]
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting – Please find a direct link on the agenda posted on the District’s website. The meeting ID and passcode are provided below. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 937 7826 0596 Passcode: 184355 One tap mobile +1 669 900 6833 | 93778260596# | *184355# US […]
Within lower Pescadero Creek and its floodplain are homes, businesses, roads, agriculture, and threatened and endangered species that are impacted by flooding, bank erosion and degraded habitat. In response to community concerns and requests for help, and building on what we learned in Butano Creek, we began our quest to find win-win solutions for lower […]
PRESS RELEASE. May 5, 2021. June 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm. web: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89675733636 This Public Works Plan (PWP) has been designed in collaboration with staff from the California Coastal Commission (CCC), County of San Mateo Planning Department, CalFire, and California State Parks. Program Area. The San Mateo RCD’s Forest Health and Fire Resilience PWP covers […]
Join the California Academy of Sciences June 26 for a tidepool bioblitz at Pillar Point, as part of Snapshot Cal Coast! About this event Join the California Academy of Sciences as we try to find and document all the species we can in the tidepools at Pillar Point as part of Snapshot Cal Coast! All you […]
Dear Friends: Here in the Bay Area, there are countless efforts underway to develop technology driven solutions to better respond to and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. Representing this district, I feel like I have an opportunity and a responsibility to help promising technologies connect with our state and local leaders that are […]
Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee 7:00 PM via Zoom Virtual meeting information will be posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Page at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Community members are invited to attend the joint study session and make comments during the public forum portion of the session. The proposed Hyatt Place project […]
Zoom July 14th, 2021. Meeting starts at 9:00am. This item is number two on the agenda. You can listen and comment by phone. Click to Zoom Owner: San Mateo County Parks Department Applicant: Gates + Associates (Dylan Buterbaugh) File Number: PLN 2021-00096 Location: Santa Maria Ave. and Columbus St., El Granada Assessor’s Parcel No’s: […]
PRESS RELEASE. When is this course being held? Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 10:00 to approx. 12:00. To register for this course follow this link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/u3GZYWFJ9oXh2tbR9 Greetings Coastside CERTS, As part or our ongoing commitment to training we are offering a course for CERT ham radio operators. This is a […]
So exciting to welcome you to our first in-person gathering in eighteen months at the comfortable, newly remodeled Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay! Gather in sacred circle as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates our inner world so that we may release that which no longer serves us. Let go […]
City of HMB Jump Starts National Night Out Parties with $100 Gift Card for Food, etc. JULY 9, 2021 BY MICHELLE LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) PRESS RELEASE. National Night out is the annual nationwide community-building campaign encouraging police/community partnerships and neighbor-to-neighbor connections, making our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. On National Night Out, neighborhoods across the nation host […]
Register Thursday, August 12, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Enjoying the beach this summer? How clean is the water? Three of the most polluted beaches in the state are located in San Mateo County. Join us as we discuss what is currently being done across government and nonprofits to prevent pollution in the form […]
Press Release Aug. 5, 2021. Public Asked to Comment on Draft Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan County of San Mateo progressing on update of plan to prepare for natural hazards Register for Thurs. 8/12/21 Public Workshop REDWOOD CITY — The County of San Mateo, led by the Department of Emergency Management, has made significant […]
Time-Of-Use 101 Workshop by Acterra's Beneficial Electrification Programming Acterra, an environmental non-profit located in Palo Alto, is hosting a virtual informational workshop on Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00pm that educates people how their energy bills will change with PG&E's new time-of-use plans. People may register for the online workshop at the link here. Sign up to learn how your PG&E […]
Join Chief David Cosgrave, Division Chief for the Coastside Fire Protection District, to learn how to prepare for wildfire season here on the Coastside. This is part of our Evergreen […]
REGISTER: Sea Level Rise and the San Mateo Coast Saturday, September 25, 2021; 10:00 am PDT Join the Coastside Land Trust and coastal geomorphologist, Dr. David Revell for this free […]
Join us for our 3rd Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament. It will be an amazing day of Cornhole, Music, Prizes, Food and Drinks! Cornhole Tournament hosted by California Cornhole Association. Sunday, September 26, 2021 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM All proceeds benefit the Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF) endowment fund. Tournament entry fee: $120 per team (2 players […]
Agenda Highlights a. Adoption of Resolution No. 14-21 to Make Findings Allowing Continued Remote Meetings Under AB361 b. Approval of Reimbursement Agreement Between the San Mateo County Office of Education […]
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Half Moon Bay Branch is teaming up with San Mateo County Libraries to bring you a discussion on the work of the Supreme Court. […]
Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold our annual Fall Community Recycling Event for Half Moon Bay residents. The event will take […]
PRESS RELEASE. OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 11:00am-1:00pm. Join Coastside Birth Options Founder & Integrative Women, Children & Family Health Specialist - Samantha Corsiglia and Coastside Healing Arts Owner & Chinese Medicine Practitioner - Christy Contreras in opening their new office. NEW OFFICE: Willow Cottage 751 Kelly Avenue Half Moon Bay, CA […]
Tues, November 16, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Register California suffers from a deficit of 3.5 million homes. This scarcity feeds poverty, homelessness, sprawl, and erodes the stability of the middle class, […]
Event by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) Register Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of “Gather” – an award-winning film focused on discussing justice for Native […]
Fraud and Scams Awareness Workshop Presented by Leanne Gueco, Vice President, Bank of the West at Senior Coastsiders. Be on the lookout during this holiday season for fraudsters & […]
The AIDS Memorial quilt panels contain the stories of the lives lost, the heroes, and the survivors. CoastPride is pleased to have a panel with a local connection to display […]
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT * This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided […]
Have your menorah, dreidels and latkes ready and join us for a community-wide Coastside candle-lighting event on Zoom. Let us know if you need any candles or dreidels; we have […]
Podcasts Meet Christina Corpus What Does the Sheriff's Office Do? Women in Law Enforcement Mental Health in Law Enforcement How the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Serves Diverse and Immigrant […]
The San Carlos Airport based Upwind Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain […]
Join us for a zoom presentation Hosted by CoastPride with Janna Barkin, author of "He's Always Been My Son". Followed by a panel discussion about transgender youth. "This inspiring […]
Collection until Saturday, February 27th, 2022. Giveaway of FREE Prom Dresses and Jewelry is on March 5th, 2022 from 12pm to 4:00pm at Mariner's Church, 100 Stone Pine Rd., Half […]
Coastside community members are invited to a virtual meeting on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. to hear representatives with San Mateo County Parks, San Mateo Resource Conservation District, and CAL […]
Please join us for a presentation by Bishop Megan Rohrer, the first openly transgender minister to be ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Valentine’s Day is often seen as an […]
The San Carlos Airport based Upwind Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain […]
Tues, February 22, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Are you passionate about transforming San Mateo County into a better place for all? Have you been thinking about running for the school […]
Sea level rise in San Mateo County is exacerbating flooding and coastal erosion in the South Coast. Join the conversation to better understand future conditions and what we can do […]
Fraud and Scams Awareness Workshop Presented at Senior Coastsiders by Leanne Gueco, Vice President, Bank of the West. Be on the lookout for fraudsters & scammers looking to steal your identity […]
Mark your calendars! Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library are holding our first Book Sale since November 2019. Join us on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Hello Friends, The Pacific Beach Coalition and Pedro Point Surf Club are pleased to introduce our 15th Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. We are pleased to introduce our 2022 Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. Once again our […]
From La Honda Indivisible You Tube Channel Watch Live! La Honda Indivisible will be hosting a Board of Supervisor's Candidate Forum on Saturday, April 9th from 1-3PM in the […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library host a Sidewalk Book Sale in front of the Half Moon Bay Library, raising funds to benefit Library programming. March 22, 2022 […]
Join us on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. when local Odd Fellows member Gordon Wiltsie, a veteran explorer, writer, and National Geographic photographer, will show pictures and talk about […]
Bring your dog to Old Princeton Landing! Coastside Dog is hosting a “meet and greet” with Virginia (one of the four candidates for the Board of Supervisors, District 3) at […]
DEADLINE Monday, May 9th, 2022 at Midnight Applications for Summer 2022 will be accepted until MAY 9th, 11:59pm PDT The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in […]
Come browse our selection of gently used books. We'll be in front of the library or, if weather is an issue, in the Community Room. April 28, 2022 Update: […]
Cabrillo Unified School District will be hosting a Wellness Festival on Saturday, May 21 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Cunha Middle School. The event will have wellness booths […]
Join HIP Housing for a casual conversation about our Home Sharing Program, how it works, and how this innovative program helps thousands of San Mateo County residents every year. […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library are holding a Sidewalk Book Sale on June 18 from 10-3. Come by the library and see what we have to offer! […]
The weekend of June 25th/26th, 2022 Half Moon Bay ARES Group will have ham radio Field Day at Venice Beach from 11am Saturday to 11am Sunday. They will be operating under […]
Photographs by Alvaro Jaramillo Join us for a free community webinar, in which Alvaro Jaramillo, International bird guide, returns to the Coastside Land Trust community webinar series by popular […]
Join us for a week long leadership summer seminar for girls 14-17! During the week leaders will engage in leadership development activities, movement, hiking, journaling, and mindful play. Leaders will […]
Join us for a week long leadership summer seminar for girls 14-17! During the week leaders will engage in leadership development activities, movement, hiking, journaling, and mindful play. Leaders will […]
Join us for a week long leadership summer seminar for girls 14-17! During the week leaders will engage in leadership development activities, movement, hiking, journaling, and mindful play. Leaders will […]
Network and Mingle With Your Coastside Neighbors! The City of Half Moon Bay encourages residents to host block parties on National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. We'll help jump-start block parties […]
PRESS RELEASE. From ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) on July 19th, 2022. ALAS will hold community information sessions about the resources and services that will be available on the Farmworker Equity Express […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library are holding a Sidewalk Book Sale on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 from 10-3. Stop by the library and browse our great assortment of […]
We champion success for all Coastside public school students. www.ceffund.org Join us at the Cornhole Warm Up Party at Jettywave to throw some bags and meet new friends. CEF Instagram […]
As the Coastside moves into warmer weather and the inevitable fire season, Senior Coastsiders invites the public to learn about its efforts to become an extreme heat and wildfire resiliency […]
PRESS RELEASE. From ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) on July 19th, 2022. ALAS will hold community information sessions about the resources and services that will be available on the Farmworker Equity Express […]
PRESS RELEASE. From ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) on July 19th, 2022. ALAS will hold community information sessions about the resources and services that will be available on the Farmworker Equity Express […]
Pacifica Beach Coalition Presents. For over 30 years, residents of the small town of Brisbane, California just south of San Francisco, have fought to save rare butterflies on private land […]
Kick up your heels at the Big Bad Barn Dance and BBQ at the historic Folger Stable hosted by the Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks. This event supports projects and programs in these much-loved parks. The barn dance will feature local musicians, a live dance caller, catered BBQ, local and craft beer, and wine […]
The project is scheduled to begin Monday, August 29, 2022, and will take approximately four weeks to complete the 50 miles of roadways. Closures will affect motorists and cyclists. The […]
PRESS RELEASE. From ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) on July 19th, 2022. ALAS will hold community information sessions about the resources and services that will be available on the Farmworker Equity Express […]
September 10, 2022 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Johnston House 110 Higgins Canyon Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Come celebrate Midpen’s 50th Anniversary of public open space preservation, protection, […]
Hello friends of the Resource Conservation District (RCD) and clean water, It’s that time of year again for our biggest volunteer water quality event. First Flush is the first big […]
BEACH CLEAN-UPS Pacific Beach Coalition More information here: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/take-action/monthly-adopt-a-beach-cleanups/surfers-beach-and-bluff Last Saturday of every month Surfer's Beach, meet at the sea wall near Pillar Point RV Park 9am - 11am […]
September is a beautiful time to visit The Farm. Celebrate with us during our free, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 17th, from 11am to 1pm! The HEAL Project believes that […]