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Bottle & Cork Day at La Nebbia, Solve a Murder Over Dinner at Moss Beach Distillery
Here are some events happening in and around Half Moon Bay this weekend.
Friday, Nov. 8
Surfers’ Beach Erosion Public Meeting
The Army Corps of Engineers and County Harbor District will provide an update on the status of the North Half Moon Bay Shoreline Improvement Project at Surfers' Beach and will discuss the work ahead. "We are now working through some of the environmental and regulatory concerns and are looking for public feedback on some of the alternatives that are analyzed and the projects that are modeled,” said Mark Bierman of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At the Oceano Hotel from 10 a.m. to noon.
Raptorama Birding Event
The first annual winter raptor migration event will take place in Half Moon Bay, kicking off with a reception on Friday night to welcome the speakers and attendees. On Saturday and Sunday, participants will partake in concurrent lectures and walks during the day with a raptor expert serving as the keynote speaker on Saturday evening during dinner. The lectures and dinner will be held at Cameron's Outback.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Bottle & Cork Day at La Nebbia Winery
Stock up on your white wine from local winery La Nebbia in Half Moon Bay. Bring your clean empty wine bottles to fill and cork. Standard 750ml are $5. Create a custom label for your special order. Perfect for weddings, corporate gifts and family occasions.
Toque Blanche Vinegar Tasting
Katz Apple Cider Vinegar is made from Gravenstein apples and it truly makes a difference. This vinegar actually tastes like apples. It makes a perfect addition to a marinade or a dressing. Come by the Main Street store in Half Moon Bay and try it for yourself.
"Symphony of the Soil" Documentary at HMB High
Join the Half Moon Bay High School Future Farmers of America and The HEAL Project in the screening of "Symphony of the Soil." This film presents a "wondrous world of critters and bacteria, mulch and manure...At the very least, you will leave with the profound understanding that feeding our soil is the first step in feeding ourselves." — film reviewer Jeannette Catasoulis, New York Times
Sunday, Nov. 10
Rex Allen's Swing Express at Douglas Beach House
The Swing Express continues its tradition, playing timeless music that will mark Rex Allen's personal appearances at the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society going back 42 years to 1971.
Terry Disley’s Ocean-Brunch-Jazz-Piano
Come and enjoy Sunday Brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean accompanied by Terry Disley's piano stylings ranging from Cole Porter to Jazz to Beatles, at the Miramar Beach Restaurant.
Musical Murder Dinner at Moss Beach Distillery
From 5 to 8 p.m. the Moss Beach Distillery will become the setting for an International Holiday Cooking Competition of renowned Master Chefs from around the world, who are involved in a "suspicious death" which guests must solve, amid singing, dancing and lots of humor. Will you be able to solve the murder? Enjoy a special three course dinner for the musical mystery, "Recipe for Murder."
Saturday, Nov. 9 & Sunday, Nov. 10
Johnston House Holiday Boutique
The Johnston House Holiday Boutique is a Half Moon Bay tradition. Local artists and Half Moon Bay merchants bring handmade items, unique gifts and delicious foods! Dates are Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10. For more information go to www.johnstonhouse.org. Children allowed. No admission fee.
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