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HALF MOON BAY WEEKEND: Book Sale, Western Night, Nature Fundraiser

If you are looking for fun things to do in the bay area, check out these inexpensive events.

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011

 

*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre

Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31

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, the coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area.  Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.

Participating restaurants include:

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Café Gibraltar

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Western Fun Night at Long Branch Saloon and Farms

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, 6:30 p.m., $45

321 Verde Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

supporters are invited to dress in their best Western gear for a fundraiser at Long Branch Saloon & Farms. The evening will feature food, a live and silent auction, dancing and casino games. Tickets include dinner, one drink and a round of casino chips. Proceeds go toward the Half Moon Bay High School Parent Advisory Council, which helps raise money for school academic and enrichment programs. For more information call 415-412-2806.

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Geoff Allan and Mark Binion

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.


315 Main Street #C

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Geoff Allen and Mark Binion have been playing together on the coast since the 1970's. Mark plays keyboards, and Geoff plays bass. They both sing well together, and are well known in the musical community. Whether it's your first time hearing them, or one of many returns, you will have fun, probably sing along, and at some point may have the urge to get up and dance. Mark, and Geoff play music from all ages and styles, and do familiar songs, as well as their own.

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Top Secret (scorching rock and roll)

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 7 to 10 p.m.

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to "scorching rock and roll" this Friday. For more information call 650-728-2739.

 

*Keith Williams (jazz pianist, vocalist and arranger)

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

845 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Have a taste of award-winning Mediterranean cuisine to Keith Williams’ piano. For more information call 650-726-4090.

 

*Play: To Kill A Mockingbird

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20

1167 Main St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

(Description written by organizer).

 

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011

*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre

Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31

, the coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area.  Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.

Participating restaurants include:

Café Gibraltar

(Description written by organizer).

 

*

Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoreline Station

225 Cabrillo Highway

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The Farmer’s Market offers an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts and wines directly from the people who produce them. For more info call Erin Tormey, Market Manager, 650-726-4802.

(Description written by organizer). 

 

*Booksale at the Half Moon Bay Library

Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Shop for books while supporting your library. For more information, call 650-726-2316.

 

*Libros y Bebes Storytime at the Half Moon Bay Library

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 9:30 a.m. 

 
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bring your children to the Half Moon Bay Library for a morning of songs and stories in Spanish. For more information, call 650-726-2316.

 

*Salsa Tasting at the Half Moon Bay Library

Saturday, Oct. 1, noon to 3 p.m.

 
620 Correas St.

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bring your appetite and try locally made salsa. For more information, call 650-726-2316.

 

*Terry Disley Plays Jazz Piano

Weekly on Saturdays and Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.

131 Mirada Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Come enjoy a meal at Miramar Beach Restaurant on a Thursday or Saturday, accompanied by Terry Disley’s jazz piano and an amazing ocean view. For more information, call 650-726-9053.

   

*Rodeo Clowns (danceable rock)

Saturday, Oct. 1, 7 to 10 p.m.

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening the Rodeo Clowns this Saturday. For more information, call 650-728-2739.

 

*Play: To Kill A Mockingbird

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20

1167 Main St

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

(Description written by organizer).

 

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011

*”Eat for a Seat” Fundraiser for Coastal Repertory Theatre

Daily from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31

, the coastside’s popular live local theatre program, is running an “Eat for a Seat” event designed to raise money to renovate the theater's seating area.  Customers who dine at participating restaurants from September 15 through October 31 will be encouraged to donate to the cause. Restaurants will match guest donations up to a maximum of $1,000 each.

Participating restaurants include:

Café Gibraltar

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Terry Disley Plays Jazz Piano

Weekly on Saturdays and Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m.

131 Mirada Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Come enjoy a meal at Miramar Beach Restaurant on a Thursday or Saturday, accompanied by Terry Disley’s jazz piano and an amazing ocean view. For more information, call 650-726-9053.

 

 *Play: To Kill A Mockingbird

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Tickets: $15 to $20

1167 Main St

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The award-winning Coastal Repertory Theatre unveils a classic, compelling production of the quintessential coming-of-age story “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

(Description written by organizer).

 

*Nature's Inspiration 2011

Sunday, Oct. 2, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Tickets: $125

1 New Years Creek Rd

Pescadero, CA 94060

The Committee for Green Foothills will honor Peter Douglas, retiring executive director of the California Coastal Commission, at the group's Nature's Inspiration 2011 celebration.

Douglas announced his retirement this summer after 26 years at the post.

John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources, will be the keynote speaker.

The event is a fundraiser for the Committee for Green Foothills, an environmental group dedicated to protecting open space, farm land and natural resources in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. It will be held at a private home near Año Nuevo State Park. For more information call 650-968-7243.

(Description written by organizer).

 

* Daniel Castro (smokin’ Chicago style blues)

Sunday, Oct. 2, 5 to 9 p.m.

390 Capistrano Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Enjoy a tasty meal and have a beer while listening to Daniel Castro this Sunday. For more information call 650-728-2739.

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