Free public forum at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company welcomes expert political pollster Alex Evans of EMC Research with moderator Amy Worth of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company’s monthly community forum, Brews and Views, focuses on the contentious 2012 national elections. With the general elections just a little over a year away, and the Republican Presidential selection process starting this winter, a lot is at stake. The Presidency, Congress and hundreds, if not thousands, of local races will be decided.

Join us for expert predictions about the potential winners and losers, what issues will play a role, and how California’s new election rules may change the outcome. This month’s guest is nationally-known political pollster Alex Evans, president and founder of EMC Research, and a recognized expert in California for all forms of opinion research, focus groups, voter polls, strategic design and development, and public policy analysis. The forum will be moderated by the Vice Chairwoman of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Amy Worth.

When: Thursday, October 6, 2011 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Cost: Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for sale at the event. Ten percent of the proceeds from all dinner sales at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for this event will be donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation.

For More Information: Call 650-728-2739 or visit http://www.hmbbrewingco.com.

Midcoast Community Council Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

Granada Sanitary District Meeting Room
504 Ave. Alhambra, 3rd Floor, El Granada
This special meeting is called to take care of some unfinished business from our September 28 regular meeting. The following items are on the agenda:
1. Draft Letters (David Vespremi)
a. Pollution Reduction Pilot in FMR - ASBS & Midcoast Drainage
Draft available - Traffic and Drainage. Review and vote.
b. Electrical Vehicle Plug In Stations
Draft available - Electric Car Charging. Review and vote.
c. Highway 92 Pedestrian Crossings – Pumpkin Festival
Draft available - Highway 92 - Pumpkin Festival. Review and vote.
2. Review “Topics of Interest” - all council members are encouraged to suggest additions and edits
3. Future Meetings: Agenda Discussion

See MCC website for details: http://mcc.sanmateo.org/mcchome.html

This report is based on county press release.

On Monday, over 5,000 marijuana plants were removed from five sites located in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission watershed area and the Skyline Ridge Open Space in San Mateo County, according to the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force.

The task force claims that the street value of the marijuana is $1.5 million dollars. From the release:

The marijuana grow sites were situated in secluded areas. The suspect(s), none of whom were located, utilized sophisticated irrigation systems to tap into available water sources and maintained well supplied campsites. Sleeping bags, hammocks, and foodstuff were located at two of the grow sites. One loaded .22 cal rifle was seized during an earlier reconnaissance mission in the Watershed area.

This is an annual operation conducted by the San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force, California Department of Justice-Office of the Attorney General – Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement-Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP), San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, and the San Francisco Water Department.

Do you care for a family member or friend who is frail, disabled, chronically ill, or who has cognitive impairment? If so, this seminar is for you! Experts will present on the following topics:

• Caregiver self-care
• Behavioral issues
• Personal hygiene - bathing, grooming, dressing, dental care
• Incontinence / Toileting
• Transfer skills
• Nutrition / Feeding

The seminar hosted by Family Caregiver alliance will be held October 22nd at 8:45 am - 3:00 pm at Coastside Adult Day Health Center, 645 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay. Lunch is included.

Space is limited so pre-register by calling 1-800-445-8106 ext. 317 or email [email protected]

Mezza Luna Restaurant and the Friends of Farallone PTO are pleased to host the second annual Tuscan Nights Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm in the bar area of Mezza Luna Restaurant in Princeton. The event benefits art enrichment at Farallone View Elementary School in Montara that is funded through the Friends of Farallone Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

Auction items include wine tastings at various wineries, gift certificates from Toque Blanche, Clay Creations, Laurel Street Arts, Locanda Positano Restaurant, Aqua Pazza Restaurant, Raul Castillo Martial Arts, artwork from Arrowhead Framing and a Napa Valley wine clock and a wine cellar starter kit, among other items. A drawing will be held for a variety of wines.

There will also be an opportunity to contribute to art education by sponsoring a child for art for a year. Participating wineries include: Dreyer Sonoma Wine, Husch Vineyards, Michael Martella Wines, PureArgentina! Wines and Thomas Fogarty Winery.

Light appetizers will be provided by Mezza Luna Restaurant.

Tickets are $30 if purchased before October 12th, $40 at the door. Space is limited, so buy your tickets now at https://fofpto.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/TuscanNightsWineTastingandSilentAuction2011/tabid/314791/Default.aspx

Join us on Tuesday evening October 18th at 7PM for an adventure with Project Astro. This is a hands-on activity for kids giving a different perspective on the Red Planet. Create a pocket solar system, make your own space helmet and mix some Martian soil to discover why it's red.

San Mateo County Harbor District
Pillar Point Harbor

PUBLIC MEETING:
Monday, October 3, 2011, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
at Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, Princeton

San Mateo County Harbor District: Updates on Pillar Point Harbor plans including the Perched Beach Improvement Project. Plans for new District Administration Offices, a new bulkhead, and updates will be presented for the general public, tenants and users of the harbor.

HMB Yacht Club
214 Princeton Avenue
Princeton, CA 94019

Carole Terwilliger Meyers will be the guest speaker at the American Association of University Women, at the Community United Methodist Church Saturday, October 8, from 11:30 to 1:00. Carole is the author of "Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California", an award winning travel guide now in its ninth edition.

A featured guest on the Today Show, CNN News and Bay Area Backroads, Carole will inspire you to explore lesser-known places of our fabulous backyard -- the San Francisco Bay Area. She'll be available autograph copies of her latest books, which will be for sale.

Join us this Saturday, October 1st, at the Half Moon Bay Library for the Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library Book Sale and our annual Salsa Tasting extravaganza. Some of the Coastside’s best cooks bring samples of their best salsas and moles and swap recipes. Bring yours! The book sale runs from 9 until 3. Salsa tasting is from noon until 3.

MJ Ahern (acoustic) will be playing a set to open the Coastside Democrats Annual Fall Party on Friday Sept 30th at 6:00pm at the Mavericks Event Center in Princeton (107 Broadway Avenue). Special guest for the event will be Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom. Details and RSVP here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzh32 or here: http://coastsidedemocrats.org/w/september

On Nov 4th 2011 MJ Ahern (acoustic) will be at the Oceano Hotel in Princeton (280 Capistrano Road)