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The Matt Slocum Trio, Sunday at the Bach

2012-02-22T12:09:48Z

By Barry Parr: Award winning New York drummer and composer Matt Slocum is quickly emerging as one of the leading double threat jazz artists of his generation. His trio has earned a reputation as one of the premier modern, yet swinging emerging ensembles in jazz today.…[read more at Coastsider...]

Alzheimer Café, Wednesdays at Coastside Adult Day Health Center

2012-02-21T07:08:37Z

By Barry Parr:

Nancy Margulies’ Book Signing, Saturday, Feb. 25

2012-02-20T20:40:29Z

By Joanne Ehrich: Please join us for the launch of a most unusual book: a faux museum catalogue by a fake curator about a non-existent art exhibit. If you like to laugh you’ll love this book! Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:00 to 3:00 PM Harbor Books Princeton Harbor…[read more at Coastsider...]

MCC Agenda for Wednesday, February 22, 2012

2012-02-20T18:40:32Z

By Bill Kehoe:

Highlights of the agenda for the regular MCC meeting next Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m at Seton Medical Center Coastside, Marine Boulevard & Etheldore, Moss Beach.

The Council will be discussing and may take action on the following Regular Agenda Items:

5. Regular Agenda – The Council may take action on the following items:
a. Confirmation of the ad hoc committee: MCC GGNRA RCdT Neighbors– Kehoe (8:00) (15 minutes) Committee will continue to work with community members and GGNRA Representatives on Trail Head locations, Fire & Safety issues and Dog Management issues.

Desired Outcome: Approve the ad hoc committee to pursue its stated objectives and deliverables (see GGNRA RCdT Committee Statement) then disbanded upon completion.

b. Confirmation of the ad hoc committee: MCC Website – Erickson (8:15) (15 minutes) Address issues involving the current website and establish a project to replace the current website with one based on a standard template from Wordpress.

Desired Outcome: Approve the ad hoc committee to pursue its stated objectives and deliverables (see Website Committee Statement) then disbanded upon completion.

c. Devil’s Slide Task Force Meeting March 7 – Erickson (8:30) (30 minutes)
i. Review community involvement concerning the Devil’s Slide Task Force.

Desired Outcome: Choose 2 councilmembers to attend DS Task Force meeting.
ii. Review Devil’s Slide Crossing information

Desired Outcome: Decide whether to re-affirm concern about the crossing and have further discussion with additional information at a future meeting.

d. Hwy 1 Safety & Mobility Study - Kehoe (9:00) (15 minutes) – Finalize details for the community meeting (i.e. podium, opening remarks, speaker slips).

Desired Outcome: Council confirmation on the open issues (listed above) for this meeting.

Directions: (Take Highway 1 to Marine Boulevard and follow hospital signs uphill)
MCC attendees must park in upper parking lot (first left near top of hill) per hospital policy.

To receive agendas via email, subscribe to the Google Group “MCC-Agendas” here:
http://groups.google.com/group/mcc-agendas?hl=en

MCC website: http://mcc.sanmateo.org

Raptor Workshop and Bird Walk, Saturday, Feb 25

2012-02-18T23:48:34Z

By Barry Parr: Join Coastside Land Trust for a special day learning about birds of prey on the Coastside. We will study a variety of bird species, how to identify them, their behavior, ecology, and where to find them. Led by experts Alvaro Jaramillo and Gary Deghi.…[read more at Coastsider...]

Richard Pavek

Red-tailed Hawk, Half Moon Bay

Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Sunday at the Bach

2012-02-18T22:57:09Z

By Barry Parr: Bassist Shelby leads his 15 piece orchestra in a special Black History Month Program featuring music from their latest CD release “Soul of the Movement: Meditations on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”, and music from their previous releases “Harriet…[read more at Coastsider...]

Harriet Tubman: Bound for the Promised Land SF JAZZ Festival - Great American Music Hall - Oct. 19, 2007 - Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra (video: Paul Waters)

Beat Winter Break Boredom at HMB Library

2012-02-16T23:43:45Z

By Joe Toschik: Children ages 8 and up will find a variety of fun activities to help pass the Winter Break at the Half Moon Bay Library. Tuesday - Feb 21st 1-3PM Bird House Craft Wednesday - Feb 22nd 1-3PM Board Games Thursday - Feb 23rd 1-2PM Loteria Friday - Feb 24th…[read more at Coastsider...]

Hunger Games at the HMB Library

2012-02-16T20:54:48Z

By Joe Toschik: Teens from grades 6 through 12 are invited to participate in The Hunger Games on Thursday, March 29th, from 3:15PM until 4:30PM at the Half Moon Bay Library. Join in the Cornucopia Competetion and test your skills with Hunger Games Jeopardy. …[read more at Coastsider...]

Lawyers in the Library This Sunday

2012-02-15T18:18:35Z

By Joe Toschik: There are still three slots open for this Sunday’s (Feb 19th) Lawyers in the Library program. Here’s a chance for a one-on-one meeting with an attorney. This month’s topic is immigration. There are still openings…[read more at Coastsider...]

Learn to Draw Comics

2012-02-15T17:42:35Z

By Joe Toschik: Teens from 6th grade and up are invited to the Half Moon Bay Library on Thursday March 22nd from 3:15Pm til 5:15PM to learn how to draw heroes and fabulous creatures with artist and author Oliver Chin.

A Documentary about Berlioz and the Symphonie Fantastique

2012-02-09T06:24:29Z

By Joe Devlin: Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal raves, “[The Keeping Score documentaries] are, hands down, the best classical-music programs of their kind since Leonard Bernsteins Young Peoples Concerts. [Michael Tilson Thomas] is the finest American…[read more at Coastsider...]

The next Coastside Film Society screening focuses on the life and music of the great French romantic composer Hector Berlioz. In this fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony take viewers on a guided tour of the life and music of this great, but troubled composer.

The Zodiac Trio, Sunday at the Bach

2012-02-08T11:33:16Z

By Barry Parr: Vanessa Mollard, violin; Kliment Krylovsky, clarinet; and Riko Higuma, piano—considered by many to be the leading clarinet-violin-piano ensemble performing today. Hailed by the London-based international MUSO magazine as one of the most exciting…[read more at Coastsider...]

The Zodiac Trio in concert

HMB SOMA Valentine’s HeART Walk - Sun., Feb. 12 from 2-5 p.m.

2012-02-07T03:24:00Z

By Ellen Joseph: HMB SOMA Valentine’s HeART Walk South Main Street in Half Moon Bay is often missed by tourists who don’t walk the entire length of the downtown area. This area of Main Street is now home to almost a dozen flourishing art businesses. They are known…[read more at Coastsider...]

MCC Agenda for Wednesday, February 8, 2012

2012-02-06T11:04:02Z

By Bill Kehoe:

Highlights of the agenda for the regular MCC meeting next Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m at Seton Medical Center Coastside, Marine Boulevard & Etheldore, Moss Beach.

Directions: (Take Highway 1 to Marine Boulevard and follow hospital signs uphill)

MCC attendees must park in upper parking lot (first left near top of hill) per hospital policy.

The Council will be discussing and may take action on the following Regular Agenda Items:

5a. Review MCC priorities per lists from the retreat – Bill Kehoe (8:00) (60 minutes)
Desired Outcome: Clarify and agree on top priorities, which councilmembers will track which issues, and what committees are needed.

5b. Confirmation of the ad hoc committee: Meeting Audio Issues Committee – Bob Kline (9:00) (15 minutes)
Desired Outcome: Approve the committee and receive an update.

To receive agendas via email, subscribe to the Google Group “MCC-Agendas”
here: http://groups.google.com/group/mcc-agendas?hl=en

MCC website: http://mcc.sanmateo.org

Weather Service issues high wind watch for Monday night

2012-02-06T01:25:21Z

By Barry Parr: The National Weather Service has put northern California, including the Coastside, on a high wind watch from 11pm Monday to 9am Tuesday.Sustained winds 20 to 35 mph with frequent gusts from 50 to 60 mph…Strongest along the san mateo coast. * impacts:…[read more at Coastsider...]