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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Coastsiders series. Presentation will be Wednesday, September 15th from 6:30-7:30 via Zoom. Register for Zoom meeting
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 and Cabrillo Unified School District for Covid-19 Testing and Contact Tracing Services c. Approval of Resolution No. 15-21 Urging the Governor and Legislature to Require […]
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 the playwright will kill the student and take credit for his play forms the crux of Ira Levin's thriller. “Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a […]
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 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is offering a special $30,000 mega-prize for the world record breaking pumpkin at the prestigious Half Moon Bay event. Wow! An Even […]
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 on a specific region of the Bay shoreline, Pacific Coast, or on wildfires, and includes brief presentations by panelists from the specific region, followed by […]
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 issues here. HMB Virtual Pumpkin Minifest 49.5 Sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee The 2021 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Minifest 49.5 will […]
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 Dutra Plaza in beautiful downtown Half Moon Bay. The event aims to provide an affirming, celebratory, and educational way for the Coastside community to honor […]
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 Pacific Ocean. We were hopeful to be able to hold our events in person this year, but on the heels of the Pumpkin Festival being […]
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 exciting electricity and feel-good festival vibe back to the community … announcing this year’s iteration – HMB Pumpkin Minifest 49.5, “Celebrate Gourd Times"! The free admission, single […]
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. 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 […]
“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 Award-nominee for Best Achievement in Costume Design, “Maleficent” is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” that you just can’t miss! In keeping with the […]
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 Planning meeting on October 13th, 2021 at 9:00am by Zoom. Presented by San Mateo County Planner, Summer Burlison. Planning Commission accepts Staff's report 4-0, with […]
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 HEAT AT ODD FELLOWS HALL AT THE MOMENT, THIS EVENT WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE VIA ZOOM INSTEAD OF IN-PERSON AS PLANNED. (So disappointing, but we want […]
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 classic varieties of Spanish-style paella (chicken, vegetable, seafood), a delicious paella dinner, fantastic tapas, live music from band The Outer Half, and a no-host bar […]
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 and actors and performers from HMB and the peninsula. "Hide" is created by Christopher Childers and Sky-King Entertainment. Buy Tickets The 4th Annual Haunted Corn Maze Nights featuring the Coastal Repertory Theater Youth Actors & Sky King Entertainment We […]
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. The meeting will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Magnolia Park, 439 Seymour Street. Please plan on attending […]
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 Capistrano Drive, Half Moon Bay) Saturday, October 30, 2021: from 8-Midnight: HALLOWEEN PARTY (80'S Dance Party) San Mateo American Legion (130 South Blvd., San Mateo) Friday, November […]
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 ID: 858 9467 7018 Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese You can also go to reimaginesamtrans.com or call 1-800-660-4287 by Nov. 8, 2021 to learn more and make comments. […]
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 us on zoom for this fabulous musical and cinematic classic. The Big Chill is a 1983 American comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, who also […]
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 and having a bite to eat & entering the dog costume contest & pageant. The "ultimutt" way to have some Howl-o-ween fun! What To Expect: -Spooky […]
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 of adjusting the boundaries of voting districts every ten years following the decennial census, in order to ensure that representation mirrors population shifts. For Midpen, this […]
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 routes from Pacifica connect to BART stations, while the Route 294 connects the mid-Coast to Caltrain and bay-side destinations like College of San Mateo and […]
Agenda for Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Park Advisory Committee Meeting on November 3rd, 2021 at 7:00pm by Zoom. Agenda 2021-11-03 BPAC Agenda DRAFT 2022 PAC WORK TASKS To Be Reviewed By PAC At November Meeting A. Setup youth accessible bicycle event, fall 2021 or spring 2022. B. Identify activities, write brochure and help promote […]
Join your Half Moon Bay community for a Toiletries Drive for our Coastside Farm Workers. Angels of ALAS, the HMB Girl Scouts and Cuhna Middle School Leadership are partnering to collect much needed toiletries benefitting ALAS Community Farmworkers and Food Pantry. For any Questions please contact Lizette (650)776-9896 Kate (650)440-3336 Vanny (650)269-0304 DONATE to […]
Hispanic-American Heritage Month begins on September 15, so we are focusing this Make It Main Street accordingly. In addition to galleries, bookstores, wine-bars, eateries and businesses open later than usual, MIMS […]
In the spirit of Diwali Festival of Lights, we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and the blessings of freedom and enlightenment. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle at dusk, when the veils between worlds are thinnest, to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday […]
On Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be discussing two important projects, the Main Street Traffic Safety Project and the Poplar Street Traffic Calming and Safety Project. Please attend the meeting if you would like to share your thoughts and opinions about either or both of these projects. The […]
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 Capistrano Drive, Half Moon Bay) Saturday, October 30, 2021: from 8-Midnight: HALLOWEEN PARTY (80’S Dance Party) San Mateo American Legion (130 South Blvd., San Mateo) Friday, November […]
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 […]
POSTPONED to Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from August 21st, 202 due to fires. This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training - Start Now and Graduate . Coastside CERT's hybrid training was the first in California, last year. This is the last Basic CERT class of the year. It is an excellent way […]
Abundant Grace transforms lives through our job-readiness programming: taking people experiencing homelessness to grow and harvest over 20,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce for free distribution to low-income families at our Full Circle Food Justice Program; and to clean up the environment of the beaches and trails of Half Moon Bay on the Coastside Clean […]
CoastPride's wine tasting fundraiser is part of their year-end push to meet our goal of investing in the LGBTQ Community and creating a safe and welcoming home on Main Street. Enjoy a trio of wines from BirdHorse Winery, and a coupon for tacos at the next-door Taqueria Pacifica! Wine tasting FUNdraiser ~ $75 Sunday, November 7, […]
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, November 8, 2021 7:00 P.M. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94745868419 Background The City of Half Moon Bay’s Redistricting Advisory Committee was formed by the City Council at its May 18, 2021 meeting to study and recommend updated draft boundaries for City Council districts based on results of the 2020 Census. The Redistricting Advisory Committee […]
PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County, Oct. 29, 2021. Public hearing set for Tuesday, November 9 Redwood City – An advisory commission tasked with studying potential changes to the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts voted Thursday to send two proposed maps to the Board of Supervisors. The two maps were selected from […]
