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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presentation by Kathleen Pender, the Net Worth Columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Zoom Link Children Inheriting Parents’ Property Will Be Impacted Financially ~ Thanks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Through her popular interactive discussion on important cases pending before the Supreme Court, retired lawyer Barbara Creed will help participants gain an understanding of how […]
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 place on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 9AM to 12PM at the Smith Field Parking Lot (end of Wavecrest Road) and services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please […]
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, and has a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino households. The California Legislature recently passed SB9 and SB10, as well as other housing legislation. How […]
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 American communities and indigenous food sovereignty in the United States. *Register Here* ---> https://openspacetrust.org/event/gather-film-screening/... The event is free but registration is required. Guests who […]
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 & scammers looking to steal your identity or money. Come join us on Thursday, November 18th at 11am, to learn more about popular scams and what to do […]
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 in honor of World AIDS Day 2021—especially relevant as we experience another global pandemic. CoastPride supporter and local business owner Christopher Childers will be there in […]
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 after registering.* While reliable access to quality healthcare is critical to managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), not everyone experiences access and care in the same way. […]
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 plenty. We’ll begin with some words of welcome, a Chanukah story told by Philip Chapnick, songs led by Lissin Lev Chayah, and a candle-lighting at […]
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 Communities Christina Corpus for Sheriff Christina Corpus is the daughter of immigrants from Nicaragua and Mexico. She was born and raised in the Bay […]
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 Moon Bay. Yes to the Prom Dress Collection Drive and Giveaway! JANUARY 17, 2019 (pre-Covid...) ARTICLE/ PODCAST. Prom dresses are expensive. Lele Keaton […]
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 FIRE discuss defensible space, home hardening, and what public resources are available for reducing wildfire risk. Speakers will also provide information on current initiatives and […]
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 exclusively romantic holiday, but love is about familial and community connection as well. Come listen, share, and create community connections by making Valentine’s Day cards […]
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 board, city council, Board of Supervisors, or another office? Along with Leadership Council San Mateo County, Thrive invites you to hear the stories of local community members who […]
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 today to build community resilience. Explore our South Coast Sea Level Rise Story Map: qrco.de/SCslrSM Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Aumento del Nivel del Mar en […]
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 or money. Come join us on Thursday, March 10th at 10:30AM, to learn more about popular scams and what to do if you’re a victim […]
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 program will be hosted virtually via Crowdcast (similar to Zoom). Tickets Now For Sale EVERYTHING & ALL, The Peter Mel Story is the newly released […]
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 Update: Thanks to the success of our March 12 Sidewalk Book Sale, we can now accept donations of up to 2 boxes of books, which can be […]
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 what he has learned from his long career documenting some of the wildest places and cultures on earth. This event is part of the Odd […]
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 10 AM. She is a staunch supporter of dogs and dog owners and advocates for responsible dog recreation in public parks. She is also a […]
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 Physics (SPINWIP) is a virtual summer outreach program hosted by the Stanford Physics Department, designed to get high-school girls excited about physics. This 3-week […]
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: Thanks to the success of our March and April Sidewalk Book Sales, we can now accept donations of up to 2 boxes of books, which can […]
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 with important mental health resources available for attendees ,as well as raffles to wellness businesses, food, dance performances, and keynote speakers. This event wouldn’t be […]
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. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 12:00PM – 1:00PM PDT ZOOM Link More on HIP Housing on Coastside Buzz Are You a Hipster? Have a […]
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! June 6, 2022 Update: Thanks to the success of our Sidewalk Book Sales, we can now accept donations of up to 2 boxes of books, which […]
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 emergency conditions and encourage you to stop by, maybe get a microphone in your hand and speak on ham radio. It’s possible there will be […]
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 demand. This time he will explore the rich diversity of birds that inhabit and pass through the San Mateo coast- from the shores and coastal […]
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 explore their own identity as leaders, practice using their voice, create a personal mission statement, and complete leadership “challenges” while enjoying Moss Beach. Space is […]
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 everyone should have access to quality food systems education. We see food and how it's grown as central to the health of the individual and […]