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Sanchez Art Center will host Handmade Pacifica’s first community event on Sunday, August 1, from 1 to 5 pm. The event will be held outdoors and features works produced by local makers. Handmade Pacifica’s first event is a showcase for local artists and artisans. This is the perfect place to find unique items for […]
Exploring Landscapes in Acrylic Artist Teacher: Roberta Kiphuth Tuesdays, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm, August 3, 10, 17, 24 This 4-week live virtual class is open to all levels of artists. Weekly lessons include painting styles, plus value, composition, balance, and perspective in landscape painting. Ages 18 and over. Livestream link will be provided after registration. Recommended […]
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 […]
Granada Community Service District (GCSD) calls a special meeting for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 6:30pm by Zoom regarding the Process Upsets and B.O.D. (Biologic Oxygen Demand) at the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) plant. Members of the Public may participate via ZOOM online or by telephone: Zoom Link Phone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,99883485083# or +19292056099,,99883485083# […]
In collaboration with the Sunset Piano project, Make It Main Street presents "Main Street Piano" Thursday August 5 through Sunday 8th. Sunset Piano was founded in Half Moon Bay in 2013 by Coastside resident Mauro Ffortissimo and coconspirator Dean Mermell. Its subversive origins were celebrated in the documentary film Twelve Pianos, and in 2015 it evolved […]
You're invited to join the Coastside Recovery Initiative's Recovery Task Force for a special in-person meeting: TONIGHT Thursday, August 5 4:00 - 5:30 pm Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street At this meeting Task Force Members and public attendees will discuss the ongoing economic recovery and how it relates to the City's community development activities. […]
Watercolor Wildlife Artist Teacher: Christine Oliver Fridays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, August 6, 13, 20, 27 A new wildlife photograph is emailed weekly to each student, so they can paint along with the step-by-step instructions in this live virtual course. Ages 18 and over. Livestream link will be provided after registration. Recommended materials are on Eventbrite. […]
Coastside Hope will be hosting next Friday, August 6, 2021, from 1 pm to 6 pm. With the new surge of the virus variants, the best protection we have at this moment is the vaccine.
Half Moon Bay Recreation provides an incredible variety of programs and activities for you and your family! Click here to download the Summer, 2021 Activity Guide, or use the links on the left to learn more and register for any of the great activities available.
The comedy that became a cult classic, Pee Wee's Big Adventure. When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. Join us Under the Stars, In Your Cars (or Out)! After a day at the beach, park early and […]
Live music Sunday in the Winery Garden - Enjoy New Shoes Blues Band and tap your toes or feel free to get up & dance! These guys are a ton of fun and play our fav oldies - Blues, Rock, all the good stuff! Tasting flights, full bottles wine, Charcuterie plates, a'la carte food menu, […]
How can we become comfortable with uncertainty? On this new moon, let's journey together to our compassionate spirit teachers for guidance. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to the soothing sounds of Native American […]
Join the 2nd Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom. Register for Tues. Aug.10th, 2021 @ 6:00pm meeting Please join us in developing the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. Your opinion counts! These workshops provide a forum for constructive exchange of ideas and information to align with the goals, objectives, and targets of the […]
You’re invited to join City staff along with The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Clean Energy on August 12 at 2 p.m. to learn more about Half Moon Bay’s proposed Building Electrification Ordinance. At this workshop, Half Moon Bay staff will discuss the purpose and elements of the proposed Building Electrification Ordinance, […]
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 […]
Many of you were interested and involved in creating the original boundaries for the City Council's districts in 2018. Now, the once-a-decade redrawing of those boundaries, using information from the 2020 Census, is about to take place - your involvement is crucial. Please join us tomorrow evening for the first of several Redistricting Advisory Committee public […]
Join us to learn about the past, present and future of Tunitas Creek Beach, soon to be the newest publicly accessible beach on the San Mateo Coast! Register Between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, there is a 1-mile stretch of beach that has been known to many Bay Area residents as a local treasure for […]
Live music Friday with Montgomery Coe. They have a great sound and do a range of covers including Contemporary, Country, Rock, Soul, & Southern Rock! Come enjoy fresh air, sip some wine & relax into your weekend. Free Bocce play on Thursdays & Fridays (1st come - 1st served), plus our Charcuterie plates & à […]
Half Moon Bay Recreation provides an incredible variety of programs and activities for you and your family! Click here to download the Summer, 2021 Activity Guide, or use the links on the left to learn more and register for any of the great activities available.
Lisa Marie plays our outdoor garden area 1-4pm. Lisa Marie Johnston, one of the loveliest voices ever! She wrote some new songs and is performing solo in our Garden. We’re thrilled to host her! Sit & let our staff serve you. We have Charcuterie plates catered by Seville Tapas, lots of delicious wine, 3 Tasting […]
The Half Moon Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for a first reading of the Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. This comes following extensive work on the ordinance by the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission in Spring 2021, over the course of three public study […]
Tsunami Presentation for 8/18/2021 Full Harbor District Agenda for 8/18/2021 San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 1:00pm Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Please note that email correspondence sent to or from members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to […]
The Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) is a three-member committee. The AAC was formed to assist the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff with design review of public projects and certain private development proposals. The AAC is advisory and will be involved in early review of projects before they advance to the Planning Commission or […]
PRESS RELEASE from City of Half Moon Bay. Curious how to get involved in this year’s Redistricting process? Have thoughts on the City’s mayoral process? Join us this Thursday evening for a special public workshop dedicated to Half Moon Bay’s district model. The current model includes four districts and an at-large elected mayor with a […]
Paint night with Pete Collom is back & the 1st was loads of fun! Come sip some wine, maybe nibble on charcuterie and swirl some paint around to relax into Friday eve and start your weekend right. Grab friends, or come solo .. no skills required - promise! Our full wine and food menu will […]
The reception for the 2021 South Coast Artists' Alliance Art show is now SOLD OUT, but you can visit the exhibit over the weekend, August 21 and 22, 2021 from 11-4. Art and goats is a perfect combination!. (Watercolor by Annie Ingraham). Donate Come visit the exhibit over the weekend, August 21th and 22nd from […]
Half Moon Bay Recreation provides an incredible variety of programs and activities for you and your family! Click here to download the Summer, 2021 Activity Guide, or use the links on the left to learn more and register for any of the great activities available.
Live music Sunday! Coastside favorite Three on the Tree is back to rock our new patio. Fun mix of Rockabilly, old Country, Swing and Rock!
Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM instead of in-person as planned. Gather in sacred circle as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates our inner and outer worlds so that we may release that which no longer serves us. Let go of everyday […]
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 […]
Local artist, Mark Kostrzewa is back at the Winery. Great guitar, lovely tunes and fun originals. We're open later on Friday's, until 7. Come enjoy some pre-sunset wine, Charcuterie & music in our Garden. Mark Kostrzewa's Website I’m an original finger-style acoustic guitar player living out on the San Mateo county coastside just south […]
Unfortunately due to the new delta variant going around, the World Dog Surfing Championship has been canceled! A virtual surf championship is going to be postponed until some time in September. Stay tuned! Register IMPORTANT: Entries to the Live In-Person Dog Surfing Competition are By Invitation Only. Please contact Organizers for details or to request an Invitation. […]
Half Moon Bay Recreation provides an incredible variety of programs and activities for you and your family! Click here to download the Summer, 2021 Activity Guide, or use the links on the left to learn more and register for any of the great activities available.
COASTSIDE CORNHOLE WARM UP PARTY Join us at the Coastside Cornhole Warm Up Party. It will be a fun afternoon of Cornhole, Music, Food and Drinks. This is your chance to practice your Cornhole skills, get some tips from past winners and enjoy a fun day with friends. No Cover – Everyone Welcome! Throw some […]
In person: August 29, 2021 - 5K starts @ 8:00am Virtual: August 27-September 6 In Person Location: Trailhead near Moose Lodge (776 Bradford Way) in Pacifica. Virtual can be completed anywhere! Run or Walk 5K (3.1 miles) any time, any pace to participate in the virtual Pacifica Runners Tiki Trot! Or we would love to […]
Mike McCall, a Montara local, will serenade our Garden Sunday. Join us and enjoy some fresh coastal air, delicious Charcuterie, fun Tasting flights and beautiful Spanish guitar! La Nebbia Winery on Facebook La Nebbia Winery Website 2021 Bottling Days April 24th ~ 2019 Pinot Noir, Solano County ($11 pre-order), 9am to 4pm […]
The first part of the sunflower field is in full bloom and we are looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Please take a look at the new offerings both in our general admission u-pick tickets, as well as our amazing High Tea and Sunflower Salutation Yoga classes. So much more to come. As is […]
Join the Kings Mountain Art Fair, online on Labor Day weekend 2021! The fair offers fine arts and crafts by independent artists, selected through a jury process. You are invited to live chat with artists and shop their websites for extraordinary art. Join this experience by registering now or visit Labor Day Weekend. www.kingsmountainartfair.org. Kings […]
FBB is playing outside at OPL on Saturday! Going to be playing some new songs too!! See you there! Please attend safely and responsibly!!
On Labor Day, let's look within and create a new vision for our life that is worthy of the investment of our time, attention and life force. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to […]
Slack Tide Currents at the Old Princeton Landing on September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2021 at 6-8pm. Local, live, and all original. Family, friends, free! visit https://slacktidecurrents.com/home for music, pics, art, and more. Watch Coastside Video's "Time to Move On" Slack Tide Currents perform "Time To Move On", an original song, at Mac Dutra […]
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 831 3537 6484 Passcode: 631849 Zoom Link: 9/9/2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Agenda for 9/9/2021 Infrastructure Workshop Public Workshop Powerpoint Pillar Point Harbor Condition Survey - GHD May 2021 Draft Pillar Point Harbor Site Photos Oyster Point Marina Condition Survey - GHD May 2021 Draft Oyster Point […]
Sanchez Art Center is delighted to present its 13th annual 50|50 Show, Sept 10–Oct 10. Juried by Shannon Trimble of Anglim/Trimble Gallery in San Francisco. Participating artists create 50 small artworks within a time span of 50 days, a challenge requiring dedication, creativity, and courage. With its stunning display of originality plus the affordability of […]
Join us for a unique experience amidst the sunflowers. Register! Delite your taste buds with an elegant High Tea. Dazzle your family with a once-in-a-lifetime live musical and dance performance […]
Remember the fun at last year's Gala? They're doing it again! This time going to the Beach (virtually of course), flip-flops, sunscreen and all! Tickets are available now. Zoom code sent […]
Each year PCT celebrates the accomplishments of our esteemed honorees in service to our community. As the nation's longest-running Community TV station we are deeply gratified to provide this community […]
ZOOM EVENT Visit Odd Fellows website for the link http://hmb-odd.org/events Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM instead of […]
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park. The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive […]
Come join Red Hot and the Saltines for some classic rock n' roll tunes at the Chit-Chat Cafe, Sunday September 12th starting at 12:30pm!!
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 […]
Coastal Cleanup Day 2021 Is Happening this Weekend! Join us and the volunteers for the 37th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day set to happen on: Saturday, September 18th from 9am to […]
On Saturday, September 18 from noon to 4:00PM, The Sánchez Adobe Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was […]
PRESS RELEASE. From HIP Housing. HIP Housing 2022 Calendar Contest Entry Form About the HIP Housing Calendar Project Filled with local children’s artwork and information about HIP Housing, since 2001 […]
With an equal amount of light and dark present in a day, the Fall Equinox is a powerful time to re-balance our life and re-focus our energy. Gather in virtual […]
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I'm writing to ask for your help to increase awareness of the upcoming vaccine clinic Coastside Hope will be hosting. With the new surge of the virus variants, the best protection we have […]
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 […]
The City of Half Moon Bay Presents The Third Annual Summer’s End Music Festival! September 25th, 2021 - 12 pm to 7 pm John L Carter […]
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 […]
More Sunflowers & A Brand New Class We just released another week of sunflower reservations, as we have opened the second section of the sunflower field! We have 2 full […]
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 […]
Commercial Activity Permits and Associated Issues - Wholesale Fish Offloads Topic: There are four separate, but related, issues being presented: 1. Commercial Activity Permits for visiting fishing vessels conducting commercial […]
Winery favorite, Mike McCall plays his beautiful Spanish guitar & ukulele. A lovely start to another beautiful coastal weekend! Join us and enjoy some fresh coastal air, delicious Charcuterie, fun […]
MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WE'RE MAKING SOME CHANGES AUGUST 10th UPDATE NEW DATE Saturday October 2, 2021 6th Annual Time: 9am - 2:00 pm PST Multi-Location Livestreamed Championships SET […]
FREE!. Enjoy an evening of fun outdoors with your kids featuring a family friendly movie. Register. About this event Enjoy another evening of fun outdoors with your children at our […]
Singer Majel Connery and guitarist Matt Walsh present Sky Creature. One night only in Half Moon Bay . Featuring guest Mauro ffortissimo. Buy Tickets $35 Sky Creature is a euphoric […]
Like a squirrel gathering nuts for winter, let’s fill ourselves with love and light as we seed intentions for abundance, health & happiness. Gather in virtual sacred circle to embrace […]
Hard at work, literally and figuratively unseen in the early morning and late at night, Campesinos, or Latin American farmworkers, tirelessly do their work through dangerous fires, an unprecedented pandemic, […]
October 1-17 2021 A down-on-his-luck playwright's student tells him he has written the perfect suspense play and will bring it to the playwright's Connecticut home tonight. The suspense over whether […]
Safeway World Championship Gargantuan Gourds (Pumpkins) Weigh-Off This year is Half Moon Bay’s 48th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. 1st place prize money has been increased to $9/pound, plus the […]
South Gate of HMB and Highway 1 Construction Alert: Road Closures to Remove K-Rails AUGUST 25, 2021 BY MICHELLE 1 COMMENT (EDIT) Starting Monday, August 23 lane one (the inside, or “fast” lane) in […]
OneShoreline is partnering with League of Women Voters chapters throughout San Mateo County, for a program of public online forums on climate change risk and resilience. Each forum will focus […]
Holiday shopping!! Pumpkin festival artists will be selling their goods through a virtual event running through November. Discover your local artists and find those holiday gifts here. No supply chain […]
PRESS RELEASE. On October 15, Cabrillo Unified School District, the City of Half Moon Bay, and CoastPride will host a Unity Event from 4 PM to 5 PM at Mac […]
Thank you for running with us! The Pumpkin Run has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the […]
HALF MOON BAY, CA (June 23, 2021) – There won’t be the usual teeming Pumpkin Festival this year, but, better than hip replacement, there will be something to bring the […]
Flower magic tea! Made with flowers and herbs lovingly grown in my cottage garden, carefully hand harvested and processed. I offer high quality original tea blends for purchase. Look for […]
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. […]
“This Show was never meant to be.”- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan is thrilled to present SEASCAPE, a play by Edward Albee. October 16 and […]
The screening of “Maleficent,” a fantasy adventure film featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, is a highlight of Pacifica National Little League’s Re-Dirt Fundraiser Saturday night, October 16. An Academy […]
Tonight, October 18th, 2021 at 7:00pm, the San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) will Finalize Committee Review of Draft Farm Stand Guidelines. Full Agenda From San Mateo County […]
This promises to be a magical evening of powerful ceremony, peaceful meditation music, plus insightful and healing spiritual journeying. DETAILS AND TICKETS About this event DUE TO A LACK OF […]
Workers in the artichoke fields A Photographic Exhibition Through the Eyes of ALAS Ayudando Latinos A Soñar- ALAS (WINGS) Featuring an El Dia de los Muertos Altar October 21 - November […]
Please join us as we celebrate the return of the 7th Annual Sonrisas Cooking for a Cause Paella Demonstration and Benefit dinner! This fun-filled evening includes cooking demonstrations of three […]
Last two weekends in October, Fridays and Saturday’s 22/23 and 29/30. 6-9:30 pm! Two versions: 6-7 pm is family friendly and 7-9:30 is SCARY! Featuring costumes from Fancy Pants Costume […]
Sponsored by Granada Community Services District (GCSD) and Recology of the Coast. Drop-off Recycling Event In El Granada this Saturday 10/23/21. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the Burnham Strip […]
The City of Half Moon Bay has scheduled an onsite community meeting at Magnolia Park to gather input from community members about master planning and eventual improvements to the park. […]
Here’s what we have in on the calendar: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 7-9pm: Freewheel Brewing Company (3736 Florence Street, Redwood City) Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4pm: Half Moon Bay American Legion (470 […]
The Princess Bride (1987) BUY TICKETS THANK YOU TO OUR NON PROFIT HMBHS REAL LIFE LEARNING Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:30 PM9:30 PM The Barn, 3068 California 1Half Moon Bay, […]
Re-Imagine SamTrans Coastside (Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero) Date/Time; Thursday, October 28 at 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/reimaginecoastside Call in Option: (253) 215- 8782 Zoom Webinar […]
63rd Annual Art Guild Members Show, Oct 29–Dec 12, 2021 The Art Guild of Pacifica is pleased to present its 63rd Annual Members Show and its 62nd Annual Awards Exhibit, […]
Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM. Attention: Baby Boomers and generations before and beyond! Get your popcorn and join […]
Dog Friendly Halloween Event! A "pawsome" Howl-o-ween event for humans & pets, all supporting Rocket Dog Rescue and the Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund. Get into the Howl-a-day Spirit by dressing yourself up and your dog in costume […]
A Fundraising Event to Assist Pets in Need of Pacifica Seniors, the Unhoused & Families in Need. Come out and celebrate the revealing of Rockaway Ricky's 2022 calendar fundraiser where […]
FEEDBACK. From the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) website. Community input is a key element in this process and is due by Friday, December 10, 2021. Redistricting is the process […]
Zoom Link Meeting Agenda Coastside Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero SamTrans bus service on the Coastside includes local routes in communities spanning Pacifica to Pescadero. Multiple […]