Come see new acrylic paintings, pyrography and wine barrel stave candle holders by artist Kevin Stokes. 

Tons of great stuff, including Giants souvenirs, household items, furniture, books, women's size small clothing, CD's and much more.

Two houses on the corner of 5th and Le Conte and two houses on the corner of 4th and Le Conte.  Come by and check it out.

Two groups representing over 65 artists will be holding a "Coastside Art Weekend" in and around Half Moon Bay on Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6. This is the perfect opportunity to find that special gift for mom while supporting our community of artists.

The Colony of Coastside Artists (CoCA) "Open Studios" will showcase the works of over 25 artists at 9 studios from Montara to Half Moon Bay on May 5 &  6 from 11 - 4 p.m. There will be a variety of free art demonstrations. To see the map of participating artists, please visit colonyofcoastsideartists.com.

Bring your family and friends this Sunday for a fun afternoon of Art, Music and Refreshments! The Half Moon Bay SOuth MAin Arts (HMB SOMA ARTS) is inviting the public to take a "Spring Art Stroll" on Sunday, May 6 from 2 - 5 p.m. in the 600 - 800 blocks of Main Street in Half Moon Bay. There will be over 40 artists represented at 11 venues.

Harpist Pamela Bowen will be playing at the Barterra Winery & Courtyard Gallery & Personal FX at 643 Main Street.

Singer Kellie Morlock will be playing with guitarist Ray Olson next to the Spring Mountain Gallery & Coastside Land Trust Gallery at 790 Main Street.

For more details about the artists and venues of HMB SOMA ARTS, please visit hmbsomaarts.org.

Both events are free and open to the public.

From Mother's Day cooking to Friday Happy Hours - there is something for everyone at New Leaf Community Markets.

For details on these great classes and events, and to pre-register for classes (required), please visit our events page at: http://bit.ly/JBIuN9

Cooking Demo: Mother's Day Menu with The Family Chef Amy Fothergill, Tuesday, May 8, 6pm – 8pm, $15.

Live Music by singer-songwriter and musical storyteller Mo Robinson in the Café seating area. Friday, May 11, 4pm – 6pm, FREE.

Affordable Health Screenings, Saturday, May 19
Stop in for a variety of health screenings by Heart Watch including cholesterol, bone density, allergy, blood type and more. Tests are done by the fingerstick method with a Certified Phlebotomist. You will receive accurate results that meet State and Federal Standards. No appointment necessary. Prices vary. 9 am - noon.

Wellness Lecture: The Mind Body Connection with Dr. Ginger Mills, chiropractor and shamanic energy healer, Tuesday, May 22, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, FREE.

Friday Happy Hours every Friday
Join us for free beer or wine tasting every Friday. We will feature local wines and brews, wines that offer exceptional value, and limited quantity, hand-crafted wines. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. 4 pm- 6 pm. FREE.

Spanish Wine Tasting and Talk with Darlene de la Cerna of Classic Artisan Wines, Friday, May 25, 4 pm – 6pm, free. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. 4 pm- 6 pm. FREE.

Free Movie Night: FRESH, Sunday, May 27
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. 6 pm. FREE.

Cooking Demo & Tasting of Spring Mushrooms with Todd Spanier of King of Mushrooms, Tuesday, May 29, 6 pm – 8 pm, $10.

Free Spinal Screenings with Dr. Valerie Spier, DC, RN, MS. Dr. Spier of the Sun Center for Well Being. No appointment necessary.
Saturday, May 5, 11am – 2pm
Monday, May 14, 12pm – 4pm
Saturday, May 19, 9am – 12pm
Saturday, May 26, 1:45pm – 4:45pm
Saturday, June 2, 11am – 2pm

This is the last week of our funding campaign.

Bee the Change. Spread some Honey!

http://www.indiegogo.com/colony-collapse

Support coastside filmmaking. 

Here's what's cooking at New Leaf Community Markets in April. Please register for classes by visiting www.newleaf.com or call 650-726-3110 ext 101.

Tuesday, April 10, 6pm – 7pm, FREE
Wellness Lecture: Adrenal Health
Adrenal dysfunction is linked to some of the most common and frustrating health conditions: overweight and difficulty losing weight, disordered fertility and other hormonal issues, low libido, exhaustion, and blood sugar regulation problems. Licensed Nutritionist and author Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton will discuss the basics of adrenal function and dysfunction, how the hormones cortisol and DHEA contribute to health problems when imbalanced, and dietary and lifestyle suggestions for restoring proper adrenal function.

Tuesday, April 17, 6pm – 7pm, FREE
Secrets to Relieving Stress for a Healthy Body and Happy Life
Dr. Valerie Spier, DC, RN, MS, will teach you how to regain the passion in your life and achieve new levels of growth and satisfaction by taking the stress out of your high stress lifestyle. Learn the latest tools to deal with stress conditions like neck and back pain, effortlessly release tension and energy blockages in your body,  reverse poor posture, and calm your mind.

Tuesday, April 24, 6pm – 8pn, $15
Introduction to Gluten Free
Chef Amy Fothergill will give a store tour and cooking demo. Learn why gluten-free has become so popular, what gluten is and where it can be hidden. Chef Amy will share her favorite gluten-free products with you and teach you a few tricks about gluten-free cooking and baking.

Friday, April 27, 4pm – 6pm, FREE
Wine Tasting & Lecture: Wines with a Cause: Senders Wines & Cantora
Join Darlene de la Cerna for a wine tasting of meticulously crafted, small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir from Napa and Sonoma. Learn how they are grown and hear heart-warming stories behind the vision of their winemakers.  A portion of any wine sold will be donated to children’s charities. Attendees must by 21 years of age or older to taste.

Thursday, April 26, 9 am - 5 pm
New Leaf Community Day to Support Boys and Girls Club
5% of the day's sales will be donated to support the Boys and Girls Club. Come by and meet representatives and support our local youth.

Golden Oak stand-up piano and bench for sale - bought used 9 years ago - still in good shape.   $300.00    Would need to arrange to move piano from El Granada on street level.  Call 415-793-0875   

Saturday, April 7, 2 - 3 pm. Manu Hipkins from Well Kiddos will lead a hands-on kid’s class for ages 3-plus. Join us for a fun afternoon of coloring eggs with natural food colors! While we wait for our eggs to change into beautiful shades of purple, blue, green, and red we will make Well Kiddo’s famous “Bunny Salad” sandwiches and taste some bunny treats. $10 per child. Reservations required; register at www.newleaf.com or call 650-726-3110 ext 101.

Hit the ball farther and straighter with reduced risk of injury. Pilates is the perfect conditioning program for golf - it increases your core strength, spinal flexibility, joint mobility and overall endurance. Join Martha Huddle of Martha's Golf Conditioning for ongoing group mat class Thursdays at 4:30, $20, and group equipment classes, Mondays at noon, $35, at Studio 4 Pilates in Half Moon Bay.  Or arrange a private lesson at Martha's Golf Conditioning in Montara.  Call 415 822 7581 or email mh@marthasgolfconditioning.com for more information.

Looking for health and nutrition information? Stop by New Leaf this weekend for free demos on supplements, vitamins, and body care products. From 11:30 am to 2:15 am Chiropractic Doctor Valerie Speir will give free spinal screenings. She is with the Sun Center for Well Being in Half Moon Bay. Plus all supplements, vitamins, and body care products are 2o% off this weekend only.  For more information visit http://www.newleaf.com.

Beautiful redwood burl slab table top. Just needs base. Measures 70" by 25" by 3" thick.

Driftwood makes a beautiful base.

"Peeling" look is an illusion; I sponged it off with water to bring out the true color. The dull spots you see are the dry areas.

$300 or best offer.

Formerly built-in wooden desktop with rounded lip, miscellaneous long pieces of wood (disassembled bedframe), free. You will need to pick up.

Please Celebrate Leap Day with Coastside Hope at Flavor on the Coast!
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012.

Enjoy delicious California Comfort Food while helping your neighbors in need. Flavor will donate 18% of all meals from 4:30 to 7:30.

Flavor will be serving their full menu, so choose your favorite dish!

We expect a large turnout, so please make reservations in advance.  Reserve your table online or call Flavor at 650.726.8000

Flavor is located at:
10151 N Cabrillo Highway at Capistrano Rd.
El Granada, CA. 94018
http://www.flavoronthecoast.com/
http://www.coastsidehope.org/
http://www.facebook.com/CoastsideHope
 

With Strings Attached

Saturday, March 17, 8:00pm
Sunday, March 18, 4:00pm

Marcelle Dronkers, soprano & Norman DeVol, tenor

Transfiguration Episcopal Church
39th and Alameda
San Mateo - map

Buy Tickets Now!

The award-winning Masterworks Chorale presents a program of mini-masterpieces by Handel, Mozart, and Puccini, accompanied by an exquisite string ensemble. Other works include " In the Night We Shall Go" by Imant Raminsh, "Idumea" by Richard Bjella, and "Hymn for the Future" by young local composer Nick Carlozzi. Tickets from $10 to $25.

Don't miss this exciting event - it's just a short drive over the hill to San Mateo!

For more information, visit our web site: http://www.masterworks.org

Donna Bachmann has her quilts on display at Family Room Community Acupuncture. We will hold a recption for her with refreshments and music. Many of her work are available for purchase.

I have four row Q balcony tickets for the Rodrigo y Gabriela concert April 5 at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Will sell 2 or 4 tickets but not 1 or 3. $55 each. Please email if interested - bevjoe@pacific.net.

Thanks!

Beverly

Cooking Demo and Tasting: Wild Mushrooms
Come for a cooking demo and tasting and learn about wild mushrooms with the King of Mushrooms, Todd Spanier who will discuss flavor, preparation and recipes and offer samples. $5.  Tuesday, February 28. 6 pm – 8 pm.Preregistration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call 650-726-3110 ext 0.
 

New Leaf Community Day benefits Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)’s Farm to School program. 5% of the day’s sales will be donated to this program which addresses the complex causes of childhood obesity and helps to improve the health and economy of the local community by educating students in the classroom, bringing them to the farm, and providing access to fresh produce in the cafeteria. They provide 70 Harvest of the Month tasting kits to schools across the county and are partnering with the Ravenswood School District and Jefferson Union School Districts to increase the amount of local produce in the schools. Meet representatives during the day. For more information visit http://www.newleaf.com and http://caff.org/programs/farm-2-school/

Too many food choices? Frusterated? Confused?

Come to a three week series (2/7, 2/14, 2/21) from 7-9pm at Family Room Community Acupuncture in Pacifica.  Located in Adobe Plaza, 980 Linda Mar Blvd. Classes are $10-20 sliding scale.

Classes are led by Stina Pope who holds her Masters in Nutrition and Holistic Health.

Please RSVP at stinapope@presentensecoaching.net or call 650-355-3600

Giving away artist stretcherbars- used with wedges, med to large

also giving away Keroseneheater (Kero-sun), geat for garage or cabin

Used electric dryer, almond color, works, 220 volts asking $ 35.- you haul

Paperback books, lots of mysteries, Westerns, enquire about authors, 25 cents each or 5 for 1$

call Anne @ 650-726-5293

Ok, you made a resolution to get in shape this year. I'm here to help. I'm upgrading my equipment and need to get rid of the old to make room for the new. It's great for anyone wanting to exercise on rainy days (if we ever get any more). It's great for anyone wanting to exercise that has issue with their knees. It's just plain great for anyone. Adjustble resistance, small footprint, also doubles as a clothing rack if necessary.

Recumbent bicycle for sale (I'm upgrading)

Lifecore 800rb recumbent exercise bicycle for sale $200 (cash only please)

call Nan 530-863-2244

Huge moving sale.  Bring cash and pick up truck..  35-year collecion of antiques, collectibles, also household and decorator items, children's books, Christmas decorations, art,  file cabinets, women's cowboy boots/ leather jacket, CD's, games, old stamps, glassware, vases, etc.  Sampling of antiques: French vanity and mirror, Victorian pine dressing table, old spice cabinet, oak and pine cabinets, old buckets, carnival,depression and cut glass, old pottery bowls and mugs, old tool chest, brass & wood scale, grain boxes, set of 4 matched English Windsor chairs, Vienna baby grand piano (wonderful burl walnut case, practice piano), 1900/1910 quartersawn oak lawyer's bookcase, pine towel stand, Oak and glass display bookcase, Victorian oak bookcase, early bootjacks, cranberry scoop.  NO EARLY BIRDS.

Anyone out there for small home repair jobs in Half Moon Bay? New fence? Possible deck? Weather proofing? Call steve. 650-799-2468

Not sure what to get your dog loving friends for the holidays?

How about a gift certificate for grooming their pampered pet.

happy Tails Doggy Day Care and Grooming is pleased to offer Grooming Gift Certificates!

All breed grooming or a simple bath a tidy using 100% all natural products.

gift certificates available in any amount or we can help suggest an amount if we know what breed of dog the gift certificate  is for. We also have many groom packages to choose from listed on our website: happytailsatmorganranch.com

All grooms are private by appointment only. Therefore  no long days waiting around in a crate for their turn. Personal attention, great products, a gentle hand, a little walk on the grounds and ready for pick up.

call for more information or to pick up your gift certificate !

(650) 728-7955

Learn the basics of wine appreciation in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Sommelier Ronaldo Goularte will lead an exciting lecture and tasting. The class will cover viticulture, winemaking, and an overview of the major wine growing regions of the world. A selection of six wines will be sampled and evaluated. By the end of this class, you will have a significant foundation of knowledge and understanding of wine. 6pm-8pm. $40. Pre-registration is required; register at www.newleaf.com or call 650-726-3110 x 101. New LEaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay.

Amy Fothergill, The Family Chef will show you that homemade & delicious desserts are often simpler to prepare than you'd think. She will demo: Mini Walnut Tarts, Gluten-Free Apple Galette (with regular recipe as well), Espresso Brownies with Chocolate Ganache. Take home a Pumpkin pie recipe.  6pm-8pm. $20. Pre-registration is required; register at www.newleaf.com or call 650-726-3110 x 101. New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Rd, HMB.http://www.newleaf.com for more classes." src="http://coastsider.ultralocal.com/images/uploads/2011/Logo New Leaf Community Markets Lo Res.jpg" />

Students of Shely Pack Dancers will perform for a free Xmas show at Harbor Village Mall on Saturday December 10th at approximately 2:45 PM. All are welcome! Dancers will range in age from 2 ½ to 18 years.

Other Harbor Village activities include a skating rink on both Sat & Sunday(10th & 11th) and a visit by  Santa 12 noon to 4 PM.

Three students of Shely Pack Dancers recently won state honors on November 5 & 6 2011 by practically sweeping the annual Dance Masters of California dance competition in Santa Clara assuring their entry into the Dance Masters of America’s Annual Convention and Competition in Anaheim this upcoming July.

December, 2011
Contact: Shely Pack-Manning
Half Moon Bay, CA
Tel: 650-726-7811
http://www.shelypackdancers.com
shelypack@prodigy.net

This warm, comfortable, 4 Bedroom family home in Montara lies 60 yards from the ocean. 1,250 square feet of decks, including off the master bedroom, face the openness of forest and white-water ocean views. This home has never before been rented and as occupying owners for the last 8 years, we have endowed it with comfortable upgrades and quality appliances.

Some of the features of this unique home include:

- Reverse floor plan: The living room opens to a remodeled kitchen with hardwood floors, stainless appliances, new cabinetry, and Viking gas range and oven. The dining area opens onto a front deck.

- Large master bedroom with walk-in closet

- Large decks for eating and entertaining with views of the ocean and bordering forest

- Unfinished basement for additional storage, workout room, studio, etc. (this is additional space beyond the 1980 sq feet of house and 1250 sq feet of decks)

- Terraced backyard with large sandbox for kids, gardening area and fire pit. This unfenced backyard borders the open space and provides additional ocean views (lots of room to play)

- 2 Full Bathrooms.

- Washer/Dryer hookups

- 2 Car Garage

- Across the street from the Montara Point Light House and ocean beaches. 20 minutes to San Francisco. Many great surf spots including Mavericks (for big-wave lovers). Quick access to Montara Mountain and miles of hiking/biking trails in one of the most scenic locations in the Bay Area.

AVAILABLE JANUARY 1.

To maintain the quality of this home, we cannot allow smoking or pets.

Please call John: 415-713-9297

Coast side living at its finest. Ocean views, large sundeck, short walk to beach and bike trails. Ocean side of highway 1. Sunny, clean, very large 5 bedroom 3 bath two story home. Come share this wonderful coast side location with two easy going Coast Siders.

Large upstairs bedroom with private bath 1,033.00 p/month plus 1/3 utilities.  Share kitchen, dining room, sun deck and laundry facilities.

Just north of Half Moon Bay, in the Miramar area. Looking for a busy professional who plans to stay for at least 1 year. We have lived in this home since 2007 and really enjoy the location and neighborhood. If interested please send an email with name, work info and contact phone number.

We're having a terrible time finding reliable housekeeping on the coast.  We have a two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bath home and am looking for housekeeping 2 days a week.  Can anyone recommend a dependable, trustworthy housekeeper or service here on the coast?  Feel free to email directly - Cheri at coastsider dot com.  Many thanks in advance!