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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 […]
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 […]
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 years, I have been making my living as a full-time professional musician - a recording artist, performer, band leader and educator. Woodwinds are my specialty. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Coastsiders series. Presentation will be Wednesday, September 15th from 6:30-7:30 via Zoom. Register for Zoom meeting
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 community webinar. We will discuss sea level rise and the San Mateo Coast. Dr. Revell will share research being done by the County of San […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 by offering a $100 gift card that will help offset the costs of putting on a great neighborhood block party. This small grant can be used […]
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 Join Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF) for their 4th Annual 2022 Coastside Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Sun. September 25th @ 9:00am - 5:00pm 1 Shares 1 We […]
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 rain of the season, when pollutants that have accumulated across the landscape during the dry season wash off the land and enter storm drains and […]
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 […]
Welcome to the First Annual Pacifica Beach Ocean Safety and Surfing Awareness Day on Sept 18, 2022 at Linda Mar from 8:30am – 5pm. Register About this event The event will include free workshops taught by multiple instructors and professionals in the surfing and life saving industry. As well as community members, groups and businesses […]
Free BBQ, too. Sea Scouts is a co-ed program of the Boy Scouts (BSA), for teens and young adults, focusing on water based recreation, seamanship and leadership. Sea Scouts is […]
Rebuilding Coastal Prairies Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 am PDT The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Grey Hayes to talk about the many facets of the coastal prairie - including an […]
We are getting ready for the 4th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, Sept 25th. Registration opens June 1st, 2022. Get Tickets Get your tickets today for the 4th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, Sep 25, 2022. Get Tickets Get Tickets Refund policy No Refunds Join us for the 4th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament. […]
From One Shoreline: "Building Solutions for a Changing Climate" ~ San Mateo County Flood & Sea Level Rise Resiliency District. This meeting will be held remotely, with no physical meetinglocation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e). Participants may attend the meeting remotely via Zoom by clicking on the following link: https://oneshoreline-org.zoom.us/j/83372603572 or by […]
REGISTER >>>> Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, is hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. […]
The Mavericks Awards Festival will Feature Mavericks Videos, 3 Bands, Local Seafood, Coast Guard Rescue Demo Sat. October 1st @ 11:00am - 6:00pm Come celebrate Mavericks and the men and women who dare to surf one of the most feared breaks on the planet. The Mavericks Festival will be held October 1st, 2022 from 11am-6pm at Pillar Point […]
Come join us on the trail to learn more about the upcoming Coastal trail extension project. CLT staff and board members will be posted at the following locations, looking to […]
Come enjoy some popcorn and another movie night with CoastPride! Description: We have a free and fun movie night every second Tuesday. This month’s feature is El Canto del Colibrí - a documentary exploring the relationships between Latino immigrant fathers and their LGBTQ family members. Location: CoastPride Center @ 711 Main Street, Half Moon Bay Who: […]
This year we are changing the format up a bit to allow for more one-on-one time between the candidates and the community. The Coastside Chamber will be holding the […]
@surfridersanmateo’s Sharktober is back! Join us at @hopdogma Brewing Co. on October 20, 2022, 6-8pm. Listen to keynote speakers Scot Anderson and Paul Kanive, PhD from the California White Shark Project for an awe inspiring presentation on the value, beauty, and magic of these incredible animals. We hold this event in October because, every autumn, one of the world’s largest concentrations […]
OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez — The MCC will be holding a community Zoom workshop in collaboration with the County Department of Public Works on Tues. Nov. 1st @ 1:30. Montara School Traffic Safety Workshop: Nov. 1 OCTOBER 19, 2022 Khoa Vo, DPW Deputy Director – Road Services, will speak to alternative solutions […]
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 2022 at 4 - 5:30pm by Zoom. You have the right to make decisions about your care, but making a plan can be complicated. A plan allows you to […]
Coastside Land Trust Presents. Come explore the Wavecrest overwintering raptor population with the Sequoia Audubon Society. Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast for wintering raptors, which can be seen hunting in the property's broad fields. Raptors and other species rely on its expansive grasslands, wetlands, and roosting sites. Wavecrest is the place to […]
Come celebrate Pigeon Point Lighthouse’s 150th anniversary (2022)! Tied for the tallest tower on the West Coast, this 115-foot tall structure has been guiding ships along California's treacherous coast since it was first lit on November 15, 1872. The celebration includes activities for the whole family with guided tours, information booths, live music, children’s crafts […]
Sea Hugger and Abundant Grace are joining forces to cleanup Venice Beach! Join us Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at 9:00am in the parking lot to help join in or learn […]
Thrive Resource Room Local Media, Strategic Planning, and Your Nonprofit Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources […]
Let Inspiration Glow November 19, 2022- January 8, 2023 Holidays at Filoli is the season to make special memories, bask in the vibrant landscape, and spend time together. Step into the magic of the House adorned in holiday cheer and explore the winter Garden, where inspiration glows. Visit Buy your Holidays at Filoli tickets now! Buy […]
The HEAL Project camps are packed with outdoor learning activities that inspire a love of nature, an appreciation of healthy food and a respect for our agricultural heritage. Ages 6 to 11. Campers will plant, harvest, cook, hike, discover, craft, laugh and learn during our farm-based camps. Through discovering the wonder of the natural world […]
The HEAL Project camps are packed with outdoor learning activities that inspire a love of nature, an appreciation of healthy food and a respect for our agricultural heritage. Ages 6 to 11. Campers will plant, harvest, cook, hike, discover, craft, laugh and learn during our farm-based camps. Through discovering the wonder of the natural world […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library are holding our final Book Sale of the year on Saturday, December 10 from 10-3. Stop by the library and browse our great […]
Take and Share King Tides Photos King Tides Home | King Tides Photo Gallery | About King Tides | Educator Resources The next California King Tides will be December 23-24, 2022 and January 21-22, 2023. Sign up to receive email about King Tides Use your smart phone or digital camera to participate in the Project by taking and uploading photos of king tides […]