Four SF Bay area bandleaders for a one-of-a-kind performance reveals exciting perspectives on works by Maya Angelou, Abbey Lincoln, Bill Monroe and Victor Young, as well as critically acclaimed original music. Expect gospel, blues, funk, spirituals, mesmerizing Indian raga-based melodies, rousing Appalachian fiddle and more.

July 31, 2011, 4:30
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650 726-4143, www.bachddsoc.org

If plucking your way through piles of plump peaches, mounds of succulent sweet corn, lush armloads of lettuces, rugged romanesco, and (finally, finally, finally!) firm, rich tomatoes to the lively rhythms of a 12 piece marimba band while you choose a free bodice-busting-psyco-thriller to enjoy later in the day- on the chaise, perhaps, with an energizing tisane of local ginger & wildflower honey while a perfectly charming troubadour sings songs of longing and delight- does not say summer to you, it does to me.

So, because I am somewhat self indulgent and a borderline libertine - though one who does draw the line at most vulgarities associated with rank gluttony of appetites-  I have arranged for a day at the Market that has me nearly breathless with delight.  And it would be a bonus point if a few of you were thrilled beyond speech to be able to pick up a juicy bodice-buster ( or a sensible book on gardening, cooking, of historical merit, social import or something suitable to read to your children) from the BookMobile which will be at the Market on Saturday, just chock-a-block with (ready?) ONE THOUSAND free books to distribute, while the languid and lyrical island-y sounds of Signing Wood Marimba Ensemble inspire you to new heights of culinary courage and conquest.

Auto burglary on Miramontes Point Road, a $125 gift card stolen from the mail in Princeton, warrant arrest in El Granada, a car stolen in San Carlos shows up stripped on Tunitas Creek Road, two juveniles taken for a warrant and public intoxication at the same party in El Granada.

Pescadero Grown!

Market Hours:
Every Thursday from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pescadero Elementary School
620 North Street, Pescadero CA 94060

Two meth arrests at Moonridge, “explosive devices” taped two windshields are removed by the bomb squad three days after the Fourth, an unattended child in a restaurant parking lot, someone is beaten in Moonridge, dogs attacked by an unleashed dog in Pescadero, and unfriendly natives in Montara:

Deputies were dispatched to a report of a disturbance between a pedestrian and a vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle made a wrong turn and came in contact with a female and two male subjects who were yelling at them to slow down. When they attempted to leave the area the one of the three threw a log at the vehicle causing damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.

Lt. Lisa Williams is a 26-year veteran of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.  She began her career as a secretary before being promoted through the ranks as Correctional Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, and currently as Sheriff’s Lieutenant.  She has worked in all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, with assignments that included Patrol, Investigations, and Training and Corrections.  Lieutenant Williams was the Public Information Officer on behalf of the Sheriff during the Scott Peterson Trial.  Prior to her current assignment, Lt. Williams established a transitional facility and programming for men and women at the Maple Street Correctional Complex in Redwood City. Through collaboration with nonprofits and community groups, Lt. Williams was able to establish programs within the facility that were designed to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for release back into their communities. Two of the most notable programs are Culinary Arts and the TAILS Program with the Peninsula Humane Society. Lt. Williams is a local resident and is currently responsible for law enforcement services on the Coastside. 

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.

Thursday, July 7, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Road, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Calif.

Don’t put away your patriotic-themed clothing just yet! Cool Harbor Nights is continuing the patriotic cheer with the theme Red, White & Blue. Event is free for spectators and participants. This month’s nonprofit is the Coastide Adult Day Health Center, selling tickets for our 50/50 raffle.

Starts at 4 p.m. and runs until sunset this Thursday, July 7. At the Pillar Pt. Harbor parking lot.

Assembly member Jerry Hill will be in Pescadero on Friday, July 8th from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. The Pescadero Municipal Advisory Committee is providing this opportunity for Pescadero residents to share the opportunities and challenges of working, living and doing business on the South Coast. Refreshments will be served at the gathering to be held at the Country Store, 251 North Street, Pescadero. An Estuary vista tour will follow at 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

For more information, contact PMAC Communications Committee Chair Rob Skinner at (650) 740-0809 or [email protected].

The Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council has been advising the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors since 1992 on issues affecting the residents of Pescadero, Loma Mar, Butano Canyon and other South Coast communities. For more information on PMAC, visit www.pescaderocouncil.org.