Cash stolen from the visitor’s center at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, public intoxication from Montara to Princeton, a classic scam, …

The victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the U. S. Embassy saying that the victim’s grandson was in jail and required bail money. The victim believed the story and wired $6,500 by Western Union to what he thought was the U.S. Embassy. He later learned that his grandson was not incarcerated and that he had been scammed.

… an expensive mistake in an unknown location,…

Some time between 10/15/2011 at approximately 2030 hours, and 11/16/2011 at approximately 0959 hours, an unknown suspect took the victims vehicle from the driveway of his residence. The keys to the vehicle were left on the driver’s side floor board. The victim stated that there was $11,000 of cash in the vehicle as well as miscellaneous credit cards.

… we may be missing the backstory on this, …

The victim was riding his bike when a vehicle cut him off causing him to fall. The suspect got out of his vehicle and started hitting the victim with a bat. The victim was able to get home and call 911. The suspect was contacted and interviewed. He was arrested and transported to the county jail.

…and more.

Coastside Land Trust will be out on the bluff tops Saturday, tackling the pampas grass, other invasives, trash and graffiti near Seymour Bridge. Come out for a satisfying day of restoration on our treasured coastal open space.

Wear good shoes and layers. Snacks will be provided. There is a lot of Pampas grass so if you have loppers and shovels, bring them. Students needing volunteer hours are welcome, but those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Saturday November 5th, come at 9:45 so we can get you checked in, work will be from 10-Noon. Meet at the Smith Field Little League Parking Lot, at the end of Wavecrest Road

Since 1995 Debra has overseen the business of running an award-winning community newspaper serving the entire San Mateo County Coastside. Besides the newspaper, she also oversees the monthly Review Magazine as well as a breaking-news website.

As publisher, Debra has overall responsibility for all the newspaper departments - news, sales and circulation. Debra is also a board member of the California Newspaper Publishers Association, which, since 1888, has been protecting the interests of newspapers throughout the state, from the smallest weekly to the largest metropolitan daily. Having raised her two children Lauren and Tyler in Half Moon Bay, she is now a grandmother of 1-year-old Ella Rose Rossman and enjoys spending time each with the baby in San Francisco

Monday Night November 7th 7:00-8:30
At Community Methodist Church at Johnston and Miramontes in Half Moon Bay

Praised for their “joy of sheer technical ability, unanimity of phrasing and beautiful blended tone”, the Lincoln Trio has become Chicago’s most celebrated chamber ensemble. The Trio’s polished presentations of well-known chamber works and their ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire has led to the group’s reputation as a first rate ensemble, drawing an eclectic audience of sophisticated music lovers, young admirers of contemporary programs, and students discovering chamber music for the first time. Ensemble-in-residence at the Music Institute of Chicago.

Tickets, $35
Sunday, November 6, 2011, 4:30
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650 726-4143, www.bachddsoc.org

Shop for a good cause.

The Holiday Boutique will be held at La Piazza, 604 Main St., Half Moon Bay, on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 5th & 6th, 10 am - 4 pm. There will be elegant hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, holiday decorations, quilts and ceramics for sale. Call 650-726-5067 for more info.

There will be two opportunities to learn the latest about Medicare and review choices for Medicare drug coverage.

Thursday November 17th at 5:00PM Monday November 21st at 10:00AM

Health Insurance Counselling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) wiil be providing unbiased information to help make the best choices.

Morose Marvin was a very sad little chipmunk. He never laughed, and he never smiled. His mother was worried about him. “Marvin,” she said, “if you don’t smile and laugh, your cheek muscles will shrivel up and you won’t be able to store nuts in them for your afternoon snack.” “I know, Mother,” he said. “But there’s nothing funny on television, and ever since Ricky Raccoon moved away, I don’t have any friends to play with.”

Marvin’s mother had a brilliant idea. She had seen the signs for Blue Blanket Improv and their show at the Odd Fellows Hall in Half Moon Bay. As she and Marvin trundled down Main Street, they got to #526, and scrambled up a tree to see in the window of the hall on the second story. “We’d better hurry and go in, the show starts at 6:30,” Marvin said, and he started to hop in the open window. “Not so fast, my little one. Just because we could go in the window, we should still buy tickets at the door. Adult tickets at $10 and kids’ tickets just $1, so how much will we have to pay?” Marvin scowled. “That sounds like a math quiz. I want to laugh, not take quizzes.” “Oh, all right,” said Mrs. Chipmunk, “It means that our $11 will be going to a scholarship for some talented high school student from the Coast to go to college.”

Marvin perched on his seat, and watched as the Blue Blanket players took the stage. He was amazed as they acted out scenes and asked for suggestions from the audience. Marvin was so excited that he shouted out “Raccoon” when they asked for animals, because he was still thinking of Ricky. The people all around him were laughing, and soon, Marvin found his cheeks starting to soften up. When the actor on stage pretended that he was riding a camel backwards, Marvin started to laugh. From there, each scene got funnier and funnier, and soon he was laughing so hard he was crying. Mrs. Chipmunk knew that Marvin would have plenty of “cheek room” to store his afternoon snacks when they got home.

Blue Blanket Improv performs family-friendly improvisational comedy.

The Odd Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA Saturday, November 5th, 2011. Doors open at 6pm, Show runs from 6:30 - 8PM At the door, $10 for adults, just $1 for children under 12

Because Morose Marvin isn’t the only one who needs a laugh! (Plus, all the money raised goes to a scholarship fund for a Coastside high school student.)

For more information, visit us on the web at:

On Saturday, November 5 you can play bingo, have lunch and help local seniors for $15.00. Doors open at 12:00 pm and lunch is served. The 10 Bingo games start at 1:00 pm. Coastside Adult Day Health Center is located at 645 Correas St. in Half Moon Bay. For more information on Bingo you may call 245-7249.

Come join us on Saturday November 12th from noon until four in a celebration of National Gaming Day. At libraries across the country people will be coming together to play favorite board games and also show their skill with the Wii.