Join the nation in celebrating and learning about migratory birds. A day of fun and learning for the whole family. Learn about bird migrations from North America to Central and South America. Activities include exhibits and arts and crafts. Learn ways to help birds; enjoy a guided bird walk and activities for children.
Location: Half Moon Bay State Beach Visitor Center, 95 Kelly Avenue The event is free. Parking fee is $6 per vehicle.
Presented by California State Parks and Sequoia Audubon
http://www.sequoia-audubon.org
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=531
The highest scholastic honor given by Pop Warner is the National First Team, which includes the top 35 football players and top 35 cheerleaders from each grade level. Fewer than ten players from the 6000-member Bay Area Peninsula Pop Warner League achieve this recognition each year. Joseph Lowman received this prestigious award for 2008. Sean McCaffrey, Nathan Seaton, Neal Seaton, and Ryan Segervall were named to National Second Team.
To achieve this recognition, players had to accomplish outstanding academic performance in school as well as demonstrate excellence in non-athletic activities and responsibilities such as honors classes and school awards, after-school classes, community service, and special projects. Second Team includes the top 1,000 scholar-athletes from each grade level from approximately 360,000 Pop Warner participants across the United States.
The Coastside Cougars Pop Warner teams will be recruiting for the 2008 season now until practice begins on August 1. More information is available at http://www.coastsidefootball.org/
Coastside has a tradition of being represented within this prestigious group, past Coastside football players, Zach Schuller, 2006, and Drew Bollman, 2005, received National First Team recognition. Nathan Seaton and Joseph Lowman, along with Daniel Custer, Evelyn Moseley, Nicholas Moss, and Daniel Welch received National Second Team or National Honorable Mention awards for 2007.
In March of 2008, the Pacific Northwest Region Pop Warner organization recognized 1,000 players/ cheerleaders out of 20,000 participants in leagues across Northern California and Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska for academic achievement. In addition to the National scholars above, who were also named to the Regional First or Second Teams, Regional Honorable Mention Scholars from Coastside included Justyne Beck-Dewilde, Christopher Bradley, Devon Canty, Marshall Egger, Joseph Erdie, Jamin Hines, Blake Kastl, Spencer Meyer, Patrick Meyers, Dominic Pintarelli, Jacob Spaeth, and Daniel Welch.
In February, a total of 58 Coastside cheerleaders and football players received scholastics awards at the Peninsula League level, recognizing academic achievement and community service among some 6,000 participants from the greater Bay Area.
Our Coastside national scholars are invited to the national scholastics award banquet, held in alternating years at Disney World and Disneyland. Pop Warner began as a junior football conference founded in 1929 by a stockbroker named Joe Tomlin, who wanted to help Philadelphia youth and young adults. Glenn Scobie “Pop” Warner, who had coached football at Stanford, where his teams won three Rose Bowl championships, became associated with the program in 1934, and by 1938, the organization had grown to 157 teams. After a decline during World War II, the Pop Warner Conference became more focused on youth. During the 50’s, the group caught the attention of Walt Disney, who promoted Pop Warner with a TV show. Expanding coast-to-coast, by the late 1960’s, the organization totaled over 3,000 teams across the country. Cheerleading was introduced and grew rapidly during the 1970’s. Today, the organization is the largest youth football, cheer, and dance program in the United States, and has over 5,000 teams and about 360,000 participants, ages 5 to 16 in eight age/weight classifications, in 41 states and several countries around the world. The organization also focuses on building scholarship and community service. Pop Warner Little Scholars requires boys and girls to perform satisfactorily in their schoolwork before allowing them to participate on the field. It also recognizes outstanding achievements in scholastics and community service through special awards at the local league, regional, and national levels.
The Coastside’s Pop Warner Association, now known as the Coastside Cougars, has fielded youth football teams and cheerleading squads since 1969. Scott Jones and Mike Berger were on the first Coastside Pop Warner team, with head coach Al Shue, and continued to play football through high school. Cheerleading parents handmade the jumper outfits when cheerleading was added in the early ‘70’s. In 2007, 60% of the HMBHS varsity and 50% of the HMBHS frosh/soph football, as well as 50% of HMBHS varsity and frosh/soph cheerleaders started out in the Coastside Pop Warner Football and Cheer program.
Last year was an outstanding one for the local teams. In 2007, the Coastside Pop Warner Cheerleaders competed at the Shoreline Amphitheatre Cheer Invitational Competition for ages 5 – 14. The Coastside Midget team (11 – 15 year-olds) won 1st place in the Peninsula Championships and advanced to 1st place in the Northwest Regional Championships in Santa Clara, defeating a team that traveled from Washington State. The Pee Wee team (9 – 12 year-olds) placed second in the Peninsula Pop Warner League Championships and advanced to the Northwest Regional Championships in Santa Clara, where they placed third by winning a game with another team from Washington state. The Mighty Mites football team (7 - 9 year-olds) played in the Peninsula Pop Warner Regional Bowl in Hollister.
]]>I’m not entirely sure how to report this, since I was running in this race. Speaking only for myself, I was always running with the goal of improving MCTV and not against any particular members or nominees of the board. So, I’m happy to congratulate MCTV’s new board members and wish them well as they take the station into the digital age. I still have a lot of ideas for improving the station and its service to the community, but I’ll save that for another time.
Candidate, votes
Jack Prejza, 62 (elected)
Chris Madison, 60 (elected)
Whitney Brooks, 61 (elected)
Barry Parr, 25
Darin Boville, 22
Scott Boyd, 25
Resolution to amend the MCTV bylaws
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No, 22
Event Host Committee: Mayor Jim Vreeland - Councilmember Pete DeJarnatt - Councilmember Sue Digre- Councilmember Julie Lancelle - John Curtis - Bob Pilgrim - Barbara Arietta
Saturday, May 10, 2008 Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30PM
Sanchez Concert Hall
1220 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica
Nathan Southern of All Movie Guide says “As the curtain rapidly fell on the 20th Century, his holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, grew so deeply troubled by the state of the modern world that he invited 40 pivotal Western thinkers to his secluded home in Northern India’s Himalayan Mountains, for a lengthy and pointed brainstorming session on the problems of contemporary society and how to solve them most effectively. Foreseeing the importance of this event, documentarist Khashyar Darvich joined the group with an 18-member, 5-camera crew in tow (sponsored by the Wakan Foundation for the Arts) and sought to capture the event on film. This yielded some 140 hours of video footage, edited down to feature length for Darvich’s documentary Dalai Lama Renaissance. The film preserves, in 80 minutes, the most insightful, illuminative and engaging dialogues from Gyatso’s conference.”
Synthesis participants from the film, locals Nancy Margulies and Gary Warhaftig, along with another bay area participant Barry Rosen, will conduct a Q & A with the audience after the screening.
The event will be held on Saturday, May 10th at the Johnson House Depot. Doors will open at 7:00pm, event begins at 7:30. Advance tickets $10, door $15. Call 650-560-0200 for information and reservations.
“I narrated Dalai Lama Renaissance,” says actor Harrison Ford, “because I believe His Holiness is making a positive influence in our world. For me, the film represented an opportunity to continue assisting the optimistic efforts of an extraordinary individual.”
The film also features two of the starring quantum physicists from the hit documentary “What the Bleep Do We Know,” physicists Fred Alan Wolf and Ami Goswami. Also appearing in Dalai Lama Renaissance are Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith (founder and director of Agape International Spiritual Center, who appears in the film The Secret with Wolf), ground-breaking social scientist Jean Houston and author/radio host Thom Hartmann.
According to Jean Miyake Downey of the Kyoto Journal “This is a revelatory documentary about the “Everyman” journey from egocentric consciousness to something more sublime. The film follows forty global experts in their fields who traveled to Dharamsala to advise the Dalai Lama. The first scenes reveal a hilariously clashing hootenanny of mild-mannered Engaged Buddhists, solemn Catholics, gabby physicists intent on demonstrating the convergence of quantum physics with ultimate reality, New Agers dressed in purple, social change visionaries, and progressive economists, all engaged in “synthesizing” and “witnessing” brain-storming to collect all their brilliant ideas to present to the fourteenth Dalai Lama. This well-educated and well-mannered group then revolted against their endlessly patient facilitators, in a gray-haired inverse variation of the “Lord of the Flies.” Throughout the chaos that ensued, each player was shown as confronting her or his own ego, as much as they confronted the facilitators and fellow participants. Their conflicts with each other, and most of all, with their own egos were actually uplifting, as they struggled to be truthful and respectful while their “bubbling over” clashed with the facilitators’ attempts to create some order out of the unwieldy explosion of dialogue.
Then something broke open.
Tenzin Gyatso, the Dalai Lama, who kept referring to himself as nothing but a “simple monk,” spoke. And, what he said, and the way he said it sounded like a clear, clear bell that shattered all the clashing mental abstractions, and brought attention back to the human level… I saw the transformations of the participants simply becoming more of who they really are, as whatever was obscuring their inner radiance fell away. i actually felt as if I was feeling some of that myself, as if these wonderful energies were emanating from the small movie screen . . Compassion. Joy. Happiness. Even while suffering in participation and/or witness with and struggling to address the world’s problems “
Says Vanderpool of The Visionary Edge, “The Dalai Lama made clear that his priority is “to promote basic human values.” He suggested that the only solution that ultimately would be successful, is one that supports all people, both Tibetans and Chinese; that anything that creates harm in any way for any person, he could not support. One of the Synthesis participants, Elizabet Sathouris, after witnessing the conflict within the Synthesis group, suggested the importance of getting in touch with our own ”inner Tibets” before they could effectively work on the outer Tibet. Of course, to affect lasting change that brings peace to the planet, both must be done, the inner work as well as the outer.”
According to director-producer Kashyar Darvich “At first, we expected great thinkers would solve the world’s problems. Halfway through, we realized the story was about the inner journeys of the Synthesis participants. What happened when the Dalai Lama spoke became the story; it even became the film’s title, Dalai Lama Renaissance.”
Says Jean Miyake Downey of the Kyoto Journal “This film is a startlingly original, revelatory documentary, a beautiful and fresh window on the Dalai Lama.”
Located in Half Moon Bay, The Visionary Edge is a transformative arts and events organization committed to inspiring all to create a wiser, more sustainable and compassionate world.
]]>Be the Change offers lectures, panel discussions, monthly seminars and field trips that focus on how concepts of ecology, economy and social equity can be leveraged to create new models for living. This is a 10-month program that requires a full day each month, plus occasional evening programs and completion of a project.
Attend one of our info sessions to:
- Learn more about program content
- Meet others who care about the environment
- Talk with Be the Change participants, advisors and program staff
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-8:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers – 2nd Floor
500 Castro St., Mountain View
Wednesday, May 28, 6:00-8:00 pm
at Acterra, 3921 E. Bayshore, Palo Alto
Please RSVP to BtC’s Director, Rebecca Araiz Iverson at rebeccaai@acterra.org or (650)-922-1787 if you are planning to attend.
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When: May 9, 2008 from 7 PM to Midnight
Where: Harbor House
What: Live music, margaritas, wine, beer, tons of appetizers. Dance to the music of The South City Blues Band!
How Much: Purchase tickets in advance at Main St. Goldworks or Bay Book for $40 ($50 at the door).
AB 1991 is a special local rescue bill to help the City of Half Moon Bay avoid payment of an $18 million settlement for a $41.1 million court-imposed liability resulting from a dispute with the owner of property known as Beachwood. The bill is narrowly and carefully drafted to preserve the City’s and State’s commitments to protecting wetlands and the environment, and it sets no precedent for building on land with manmade wetlands. This is because AB 1991 is predicated on three facts unique to this situation only that combined into a perfect storm for the City: (1) the wetland conditions on Beachwood are man-made, accidentally resulting from a City drainage project; (2) development was approved in 1990 after a review found no environmental impact; and (3) the City faced a court-imposed liability that would have bankrupted the City. The bill explicitly states in its preamble that, without these three facts, it cannot be used as precedent.
AB1991 is a bill that will exempt a developer from all state and local environmental and planning laws in exchange for forgiving a debt of $18 million that the city of Half Moon Bay agreed to pay him.
2. What does AB 1991 do?
AB 1991 is a narrowly drafted bill that applies only to Beachwood and the adjacent property of Glencree, and it re-authorizes the subdivision maps for these properties originally approved in 1990 to help the City settle costly litigation and avoid payment of an $18 million settlement of a $41.1 million court-imposed liability.
It also provides a useful template for the future conversion of state and local environmental and planning laws into cash.
3. Why didn’t Half Moon Bay appeal?
Although the City felt it had a strong appeal, litigation is costly and unpredictable, and the downside risk of having to pay a $41.1 million judgment was simply too great. With this settlement, the City now has only two options: (1) either AB 1991 passes; or (2) the City must pay the property owner $18 million, a cost that will seriously impact Cit y services, including public safety.
We’ve never opposed building out these lots beyond the legal maximum. And, although we’re telling you it will cost $18 million, we’re not talking about the indisputable fact that it will cost a lot less. That’s one reason we agreed to the settlement without consulting the Coastal Commission, the citizens of Half Moon Bay, our state Assemblyman, or Senator. Finally, although there’s no evidence that paying the settlement will affect public safety, you should take our word for it.
4. Is there some other way to pay the owner and save this property?
No. No organization, environmental or otherwise, has offered to pay the $18 million for the property or provide the City with the funds to do so. Furthermore, there’s nothing to save. Development of Beachwood and Glencree has always been a part of the City’s growth plan, and the properties are surrounded by residential subdivisions. Simply put, this is not the kind of property that the Coastal Act was meant to protect.
No. We’ve made that impossible.
5. How many authorizations and permits does AD 1991 bypass?
None. The proposed development received the required authorizations when the project was originally approved in 1990, including those under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). AB 1991 would reinstate these approvals despite the lengthy delay due to litigation.
A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) could have been issued without a problem at the time of the original City approvals because no wetlands existed on the property. In fact, a U.S. District Court found: “The development history of this Property has been marked by a long series of approvals by the City, the California Coastal Commission and the California Department of Fish & Game. None of the agencies ever raised any issue regarding wetlands on Beachwood in the pre-TAAD years, and this lack of concern continued well after the construction of TAAD.”
All of them. If it didn’t, we wouldn’t need a bill.
6. Are there wetlands on Beachwood?
Yes. The southeast comer of the Beachwood property contains wetlands, which were protected by the 1990 subdivision approvals and will continue to be protected under the settlement agreement.
Other portions of Beachwood and Glencree are subject to wetland conditions as a result of City construction activities. However, federal law does not consider these areas wetlands because they fall into an exemption for wetlands created by construction activities.
No federal agency has ruled on the source of the wetlands on Glencree. However, we hope that by telling the feds that we created the wetlands we can avoid paying the developer $18 million.
7. Are the wetlands on Beachwood federally protected?
No. In addition, we have no reason to believe that a federal permitting process is required before development. In 1989 and 1999, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said no permitting was required, and we have no reason to believe this time will be any different. Meanwhile, the previously-identified wetlands in the southeast comer of Beachwood will continue to be protected under the settlement agreement.
We hope not, but we have no idea whether there are federally-protected wetlands on Glencree.
8. Will endangered species be harmed?
No. No endangered species have been observed on the property during intensive review over many years, and the property does not contain habitat suitable for such species. A CEQA review of the property prior to approval of the subdivision plan concluded that no protected species would be affected by the development.
We have no idea. No one’s looked in 20 years.
9. Does AB 1991 “sell out” coastal wetland protection for all of California in order to protect Half Moon Bay from bankruptcy?
Absolutely not. AB 1991 is narrowly drafted so that it will only apply to Beachwood and Glencree, which have always been part of the City’s residential development plan, and no other properties. The bill is also carefully predicated on three facts unique to Half Moon Bay’s situation only that combined into the perfect storm the City now faces: (1) the wetland conditions on Beachwood are man-made, accidentally resulting from a City drainage project; (2) development was approved in 1990 after a review found no environmental impact; and (3) the City faced a court-imposed liability that would have bankrupted the City.
The bill explicitly states in its preamble that, without these three facts, it cannot be used as precedent.
California’s coastal wetlands, both natural and man-made, will continue to be protected by the Coastal Act and the California Coastal Commission on a state level, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a federal level. This bill has zero impact on these protections.
Yes.
10. Won’t developers in the future ask for special bills like AB 1991 that give them an exemption from the Coastal Act?
No. As we have said, the circumstances that led to AB 1991 are unique and will not be repeated. Specifically: (1) the wetland conditions on Beachwood are man-made, accidentally resulting from a City drainage project; (2) development was approved in 1990 after a review found no environmental impact; and (3) the City faced a court-imposed liability that would have bankrupted the City. Because this unique combination of facts will not occur again, AB 1991 is not a precedent for permitting development on wetlands, whether naturally-occurring or manmade.
Yes.
11. Does AB 1991 have any effect on how Coastal Development Permits will be issued in the future?
No. AB 1991 is a narrowly drafted bill affecting only Beachwood and Glencree. AB 1991 is based on the unique facts of the Beachwood litigation: (1) the wetland conditions are the result of half-completed grading and drainage improvements undertaken by the City of Half Moon Bay; (2) development was always part of the City’s growth plan and was approved in 1990; and (3) the City faced a $41.1 million judgment that could have bankrupted it.
Natural and man-made wetlands will continue to be protected by the California Coastal Commission and the City through its Local Coastal Program.
Yes.
12. Beachwood was originally zoned for 83 houses, and the settlement agreement allows construction of 129 houses. Why is the City allowing more houses on Beachwood than was authorized in 1990?
The 129 lots refers to the combined number of lots on Beachwood and an adjacent strip of land known as Glencree. AB 1991 authorizes development of 83 houses on Beachwood and 46 lots on Glencree, as originally planned by the City.
Good question.
13. Why is Glencree included in the settlement? I thought the litigation was over Beachwood.
The 12-acre Glencree parcel is adjacent to Beachwood. The City is facing pending litigation regarding Glencree that could subject the City to similar claims. AB 1991 would eliminate that threat to the City. Glencree had also been previously approved for development at approximately the same time as Beachwood with no adverse environmental impact. From current observations, there appear to be wetland conditions on Glencree that one can reasonably assume developed after the City’s construction activities in the 1980s.
We included Glencree because the developer told us to. It has nothing to do with the lawsuit that we settled other than the fact that the developer saw a chance to get it on the express track.
14. Does AB 1991 override the entire Coastal Act?
No. AB 1991 is narrowly drafted so that it will only apply to the properties of Beachwood and Glencree, both of which have always been part of Half Moon Bay’s residential development plan. AB 1991 does not apply to any property other than Beachwood and Glencree. The Coastal Act will continue to protect coastal wetlands through the Coastal Commission and Local Coastal Programs.
AB 1991 is limited to the unique circumstances of the Beachwood litigation and will not serve as precedent for any future legislation: (1) the wetland conditions are the result of half-completed grading and drainage improvements undertaken by the City of Half Moon Bay; (2) development was always part of the City’s growth plan and was approved in 1990; and (3) the City faced a $41.1 million judgment that would have bankrupted the City.
Because this perfect storm of unique facts will not occur again, AB 1991 is not a precedent for permitting development on wetlands, whether naturally-occurring or manmade.
If AB1991 didn’t override the Coastal Act, it wouldn’t be necessary. Any future damage to Coastal Act enforcement is strictly collateral damage, but it wouldn’t break our hearts, either.
15. How do you react to the fact that the California Coastal Commission voted unanimously to oppose AB 1991?
The Coastal Commission announced its opposition to the settlement agreement before reading the final bill or permitting the City to explain why it entered the settlement agreement, which would allow the City to avoid paying $18 million to settle a $41.1 million court-imposed liability.
It is ironic that the Coastal Commission, on whose advice the City originally relied when it denied a development permit for Beachwood, resulting in the $41.1 million liability, has now decided to oppose the settlement agreement that would allow the City to avoid this liability. The Coastal Commission did so with a predisposed set of opinions uninformed by the facts and without consulting the City, and thus resulting in misleading and false statements, as shown by the Commission’s inaccurate letter to the California Legislature.
The Coastal Commission didn’t get a look at the bill until the last possible second, but they knew exactly what was coming when they saw the settlement. We didn’t disappoint them. We’re dealing with this by disparaging their good will and legal competence.
16. Why did Senator Yee drop his name from the bill so quickly? What does that mean for the legislation?
We were disappointed Sen. Yee did not co-author the legislation. We hope he will support it when he learns all the facts - that the bill is narrowly tailored to Beachwood’s specific circumstances, that it does nothing to weaken environmental protections, and that it sets no precedent for the future. We commend Assemblyman Mullin for introducing the bill, and all parties intend to do whatever we can to help pass it.
Senator Yee agreed to be a co-author without looking at the bill. As soon as he saw the bill, he took his name off it. Why do you think he did it?
17. Environmental groups have already come out against AB 1991. What is your reaction?
It’s unfortunate that they took this position before hearing all the facts before even seeing the legislation. We believe the bill’s text is explicit in creating no precedent for weakening protections for the environment, including wetlands of any kind. We have met with some of these groups and are reaching out to others to ask for their ideas and, if they are inclined, their help. We look forward to continuing to educate them on the facts.
We’re pretending to listen to them, but we’re also disparaging them in our testimony and in documents like this.
18. Is AD 1991 constitutional/legal?
Yes.
Has anybody seriously asked that question?
19. Can environmentalists prevent passage of AB 1991?
We can’t speculate. However, we are confident that AB 1991 will become law and are working hard to make that happen. We look forward to working closely with those in the environmental community who are concerned about AB 1991 to share the facts and to assure them that this bill will do nothing to weaken environmental protections. We hope they will appreciate the importance of this narrowly tailored, one-of-a-kind bill, which will help the City of Half Moon Bay avoid paying an $18 million settlement that would otherwise severely diminish city services, including public safety.
We ignored the environmentalists in the run-up to the settlement, and now we’re trying to convince them that night is day. It turns out that they’re not that stupid, but we’re betting the legislature is.
]]>Well, Marketeers,
They arrived this morning! BOTH Markets are now fully certified and set to open beginning on Saturday, May 3rd in Half Moon Bay, followed by a rousing good time for Opening Day in Pacifica on Wednesday, May 7th.
To celebrate, I opened that last bottle, you know, the one I have been storing, lovingly, since late last fall. Right in the middle of the day, all by myself, as soon as the ink dried on my certificates. I have been waiting for a good reason to celebrate, an occasion to savor the redolent fragrance, the gorgeous full bodied-ness of it. Ah, yes, that sublime, complex, late harvest olive oil from Big Paw was the exact right vintage in which to plancha a few perfect asparagus, and toss in a peel of the last of the meyer lemon, crushing of sea salt, a crack of pink peppercorn. Quite a nice lunch when paired with a plate of white beans in a citrus vinagrette with garlic greens. My, My.
Jeez. What was I talking about?
Oh, yeah. Opening Day is coming up - and I am tickled. It will be quite a surprise and thrill to one and all to see who appears on day one this season, what with this wacky weather and attendant silliness.
We know we’ll start the season with wonderful selection of herbs and spring greens from the fields of Farmer John and Eda, The Giusti’s and their fabulous artichokes, gorgeous bio-dynamic produce from Tunitas Creek Ranch & Ladybug Farms. Green Oaks Creek joins us once again in Pacifica, and Swanton Berry Farms will delight us with beautiful berries from just south of the border( the Santa Cruz one).
Back in Half Moon Bay, we welcome Harley Farms into the fold - actually if you fold some roasted red onions into her chevre while they are still warm, spread that on a slice of baguette, run it under the broiler for just a minute or so, and enjoy it with some of those aforementioned greens, well, you can’t get more welcoming that that.
However, you can try, and join me in welcoming - to both locations - Aaron French from Sunnyside Organics, Maria Reyes de Luz of La Milpa Organic Farm, Boa Vue and his family who grow a whole shock of asian vegetables. Rosalva Segurra of Coastside Flower Farms joins the Half Moon Bay Location, while Randy Dardenell of Cypress Flower Farms in Moss Beach returns in a blaze of delight it Pacifica. Country Essences promises to return to both locations to balance out the blossoms and berries, Santiago and Esther are back with fruit, bee-oo-tee-fool fruit for everyone, the Cipponerri’s are coming back to Half Moon Bay, the Schletewitz’s to Pacifica. Del Real will have dates all around, which, in this day and age, is a good, good thing.
The Bussalacci’s are back in both locations with cherries from the get-go, but we have to wait a few weeks for the blueberries. But fear not! As soon as the crop is in ( and it’s a bit late, cause, baby, it’s cold outside) Kim Sorenson will be joining us with early varieties, and keep a place open for West and the crew from Rainbow when the mountain varieties are ready. Oh, the possibilities!
We welcome Ohlone Seafoods to Half Moon Bay, Dalex and Coastside Specialties to Pacifica, and welcome back to Sukhi to both locations. Octoberfeast is back on the roster for Pacifica - and to the upcoming joy of the south -of-the-sliders, they join Half Moon Bay ‘s market this season too! Roli-Roti rolls back into Pacifica, along with Fabrique Delices, Big Paw to both spots on alternate weeks, Brioche Bakery joins Pacifica, and Natasha’s Sweet Temptations will be alternating weeks in Half Moon Bay.
At some point, Orlando form Ladybug will join the ranks, Adrianna from Tomaterra, Catherine from C Henry Gardens, Camp Glenwood, and there are a number seasonal producers that may join us at some stage of the season.
Speaking of stages, The Day Late Fools will grace the opening day stage in Half Moon Bay, and the fab-o Dave Crimmen starts of the season for Pacifica on the 7th.
As the week proceeds, I am confident that a few stragglers will finally come through with their commitments, a few warm days will occur , and we will have a brilliant and abundant Opening Day in both locations. I am also certain I have forgotten to mention a few folks, but am begging forgiveness, and promise to make it up to you with updates and marginally useful information as the season gets underway.
And here is one more thing I know for certain. I’ll be there Saturday, and every day of the season, well supported by a cadre of concerned citizens and businesses that all chipped in to support the off-season shenanigans that are required to get and keep an independent , Certified Farmer’s Market vibrant, lively and yes, sustainable - meaning economically viable, environmentally sound and socially just.
This food growing/making business is one of the toughest out there. It is highly regulated, expensive, risky to the health and wealth of foodmakers everywhere. So the next few lines may seem like shameless commercialism - but I gotta tell ya, if it weren’t for the support of folks like those I am about to thank, make no mistake - we would not have a Certifed Farmer’s Market in this town. I hope that as Marketeers, if you ever need the services that these fine folks supply, you’ll consider working with them - and if you do, thank them again for me, willya?
Big Thanks to Damasco and Associates, who do so much more than count beans, and to Reece Computer Systems who just plain know what they are doing, and are excellent neighbors in Shoreline Station. Absolute Flooring is sponsoring our local musicians this season, and New Leaf has stepped up to sponsor the non-profit booth this season, so that every community based nonprofit organization on the Coastside can attend the Market free of charge. I’d say that’s well worth a shameless plug or tow, wouldn’t you?
Now, what did I do with that olive oil - ooooh, and the last of the dried cherries? Dang, its dinner time, and I think a lovely saute of leeks, asparagus, chiogga beets with few of those dried cherries tossed in right at the end and a splash of fig balsamic would make a lovely supper, don’t you?
Can’t WAIT!
Erin
Erin Tormey
Coastside Farmers Markets
In Half Moon Bay @ Shoreline Station
Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm
Opening day: May 3, 2008
In Pacifica @ Rockaway Beach
Wednesdays, 2:30 -6:30pm
Opening Day: May 7, 2008
After intermission the orchestra will present three scholarships to local music students to encourage their continued musical education. Marya Dzmitrak (age 16) of Pacifica earned a scholarship this year to continue her piano training with Lisa Spector. Quinn Sommer (age 12) won a scholarship to help him buy a new bow for his violin. Christian Arella ( age 15) who plays alto horn and trumpet and has been teaching himself to play the guitar, earned a scholarship to take private music lessons.
The Coastside Community Orchestra began in the spring of 1983 when a small group of musicians got together to found a nonprofessional community orchestra. What began with ten people has grown over the years to roughly 40 musicians. Mr. Kay Raney conducted the orchestra for 17 of those 25 years and did a lot to build its membership and repertoire. Recuperating from surgery, he will attend the May concert and Guest Conductor Bill Coye will lead the group.
Saturday, May 3rd, 8:00 p.m.
Community United Methodist Church Sanctuary
777 Miramontes Ave, Half Moon Bay
May
Tickets Available at the door
$10 general, $7 seniors, students and children free
For more information visit http://www.coastsideorchestra.com or call 415/290-4074.