Friday, January 25, 2013

Harbor Village Movie night How to train your Dragon

 

 
 

1/25/13- Harbor Village Movie Night- How to train your Dragon 5pm tonight

 
 
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Harbor Village Movie Night- How to train
your Dragon 5pm tonight
1/25/13.

Harbor village hosts another movie night on the big sceen projector inside unit 4 at Harbor Village this will be a weekly event for the association. Popcorn, soda, hot dogs, candy, and pizza will be available, so come join the fun!

About Movie: A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he
assumed.

 
 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Go to Stanford for one day!

Stanford continuing studies in Palo Alto, Ca is offering one action packed day for people
to come out and enjoy mini-classes on different subjects. Classes for the day
include subjects about Stem cell research to Mafia in Italy. You can register for
this mini series of classes by clicking on the picture below, adding it to your cart and
creating a new registration as a new Stanford student!



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Half Moon Bay Jobs

Half Moon Bay Jobs

Handyman/Repairman (half moon bay)
Skilled repairman needed for general building maintenance in Half Moon Bay.This temporary position (with opportunity for long-term) entails 40 hours a week. Driver's License required. English required. Please send cover letter and/or resume to email address listed. email nnq7p-3561196807@job.craigslist.org
Compensation: $14/hour


Teachers needed (half moon bay)
Ascend Academy is a new Learning Center in Half Moon Bay, offering classes in SAT, English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as private tutoring and Homework Club.
We are looking for qualified teachers in all subject matters. If you are an experienced teacher with a college degree or an
experienced tutor who is in college now or has a college degree already, please send your resume to info@ascend-academy.com. Most teaching is after school hours or on weekends so if you currently teach in Middle or High school you can work after school without a conflict with your job.
All teachers and tutors are offered competitive compensation commensurate with their
qualifications. email: info@ascend-academy.com
Compensation:
between $22 to $40 depending on experience

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Mavericks surfing competition on for Sunday- How to watch the event!

Mavericks surfing competition on for Sunday


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There's nothing like witnessing a premier sporting event with your own eyes, particularly when it's the world's ultimate surf competition.
Whether you're attending the Viewing Party at AT&T Park, joining one of our Contest Day Boat Tours, or heading to Half Moon Bay (directions here) to soak up the vibe, you can count on experiencing the rush that only Mavericks can generate.


Former Maverick's champ Anthony Tashnick, of Santa Cruz, leaves a rainbow in his wake as he chatters down the wave face during the 2010 contest. (Dan Coyro/Sentinel file)

 
HALF MOON BAY -- Before the 49ers try to reach the Super Bowl on Sunday, the San Mateo County coast will host the Super Bowl of big-wave surfing.
For the first time in three years, Mother Nature has delivered conditions worthy of holding the Mavericks Invitational, which will begin at 8 a.m. with a field of 24 renowned surfers from around the world.
A storm-generated swell that contest director Jeff Clark described as powerful, sneaky and dangerous is rushing toward the Mavericks surf break at Pillar Point. Clark said contestants will paddle out Sunday in magical conditions: 30-foot waves breaking under sunny skies, with little to no crosswinds.
"The waves are on the way," Clark said. "Great waves."
Unlike in previous years, there will be no beach access Sunday. Organizers decided to close off the shoreline to ensure public safety.
The best way to see the action will be via live webcast at www.mavericksinvitational.com or at a festival on the grounds of the Oceano Hotel & Spa at Pillar Point Harbor, where an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 will watch the contest on big-screen TVs. And if you're hankering to find out what's happening with the 49ers, no worries. Some TVs on the grounds, Clark said, will carry the Niners' noon showdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game.
The last Mavericks contest, held on Feb. 12, 2010, was both disastrous
 
and epic. Organizers drew harsh criticism after numerous spectators were injured when waves swept onto the beach at Pillar Point.

The action in the water, however, included some of the most dramatic conditions ever surfed in the competition. Competitors wiped out, skipping down the face of terrifying waves like pebbles before being getting bludgeoned by the churning ocean.
One of the most experienced big-wave surfers in the world, Shane Dorian, nearly drowned while surfing some of the day's biggest waves between contest heats. South Africa's Chris Bertish eventually outlasted Santa Cruz's Shane Desmond in the final, but the winner that day, everyone agreed, was big-wave surfing.
This year's waves are not expected to be as big as the ones contestants encountered in 2010, which towered more than 40 feet in the air. But they will be powerful and hard to ride, thanks to the intervals of 20 seconds or more between waves.
"Gonna be super clean and really, really hollow" contestant Shawn Dollar wrote on his Facebook wall. "Long interval and low tide is going to make for some heavy conditions."
The surfers, who are flying in now from around the globe, will be competing for $50,000 in prize money. The winner will receive $12,000.
Tickets to the festival range in price from $10 for general admission to $1,000 for VIP. They are available at www.mavericksinvitational.com.
  • Matt Ambrose

  • Ryan Augenstein

  • Grant "Twiggy" Baker

  • Chris Bertish

  • Carlos Burle

  • Ken "Skindog" Collins

  • Shane Desmond

  • Shawn Dollar

  • Shane Dorian

  • Nathan Fletcher

  • Mark Healey

  • Rusty Long

  • Greg Long

  • Alex Martins

  • Peter Mel

  • Ryan Seelbach

  • Kelly Slater

  • Tyler Smith

  • Jamie Sterling

  • Anthony Tashnick

  • Grant Washburn


  • Dave Wassel

  • Ben Wilkinson

  • Zach Wormhoudt
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    Monday, December 17, 2012

    The Half Moon Bay Hall of Fame Class of 2013 is .................


    Want to go to the 2013 Induction Banquet? Simply go to http://www.hmbcougarboosters.org/hall-of-fame.html and purchase tickets using the PayPal link. This event sold out in 2012, so don't wait until the last minute to buy. Tickets make a great Christmas gift too!

    Announcing the 2013 Inductees to the Half Moon Bay High School Athletic Hall of Fame...

     Mr. Dick Calvin: Honored for Coaching Cross Country 1970-1998

     Ms. Sara Fulp Allen: Class of 2003 Honored for Wrestling

     Ms. Lorena Ferreira Harrigan: Class of 1985 Honored for Track & Field and Basketball

     Ms. Katrina Saiia Ledgerwood: Class of 1995 Honored for Volleyball

     Mr. John William Parsons: Class of 2002 Honored for Basketball

     Mr. Matt Ballard: Class of 1992 Honored for Wrestling and Football

     Mr. Michael Seaton: Class of 2006 Honored for Football


    Congratulations!!!

    Friday, November 23, 2012

    Local Cleanup Organized by Residents in response to nothing being done.11/24/12- Pillar Point Shipwreck


    Local Cleanup Organized by Residents in response to nothing being done.11/24/12- Pillar Point Shipwreck 



    Thank you to Tim West Jr. and Jason Stark for helping organize, publicize  and communicate the efforts for the community on a cleanup day for the wreckage of a ship in Pillar point Harbor. Pass this on, share, and get out to help clean up our home!. 

     PILLAR POINT SHIPWRECK: Tomorrow (Saturday) 11/24/12 Local kids and organizations will be gathering at 12pm in the Maverick's dirt lot to clean up the mess that was left from the wreckage of the ship. These kids have organizeed efforts on their own, and since not much has been done to clean up the mess they are taking matters into their own hands to protect and keep their coast clean. 

    TIM WEST Jr. SAYS "The remains were scattered, with debris covering the sand so bad it looks like a dump yard. We will be setting up a bbq so bring some snacks, water, big trash bags (preferably burlap sacks), and lets clean and do what the local gov't, NOAA, surf-rider, save the waves, harbor district, and all other organizations will not acknowledge needs to be done- clean it up"

     Styrofoam, plastic, metal, rope, and tons of wood are everywhere as a potential hazard for not only marine life, but beach-goers and surfers as well. Give an hour or even just one lap with a garbage bag. Hope to see those who care about our Coastside down there helping clean this mess up. Thanks! 

    Please pass on this article to all to help bring people out!



    Thursday, November 8, 2012

    Mavericks Invitational Opening Ceremony this Friday- A time to remember

     

    Mavericks Invitational Opening Ceremony this Friday

     

    Mavericks News
    Mavericks News

    Mavericks Invitational Opening Ceremony is this Friday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m.

    All are invited to attend the ceremony at Mavericks Beach.

    If you have never been, it is worth the walk down the dirt path to check out and possibly participate in the paddle out where a human circle is formed out in the water and all join hands in an act of respect and remembrance.

    Jeff Clark, Contest Director and Mavericks pioneer, said, "The spirit of surfing and life is celebrated every time we join hands in honor of the great sport that we have committed our lives to."

    If you are still around the area after dinner and want to meet some of the athletes, come by the Old Princeton Landing for live music and good laughs.

    Old Princeton Landing, 460 Capristrano Road, El Granada, Ca 94018.

    Surfer: Grant "Twig" Baker
    Photo: Art Gimbel

    Ship from famous movies- Lady Washington visits Pillar Point Harbor!

    Lady Washington stops at Pillar Point Harbor this weekend!






    Walk-on tours are a chance for the general public to visit the tall ship that has appeared in several motion pictures, including the 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and the 1994 Star Trek: Generations.

    The Lady Washington, making its first coastal California stop on its 2012-2013 California tour, will visit Half Moon Bay in November. The ship is scheduled to arrive at Pillar Point Harbor on November 9 and open to the public for tours and tall ship excursions on the Pacific Ocean. Here’s the ship’s schedule:
    • 11/9: Arrive Pillar Point Harbor.
    • 11/10-11: Walk-on tours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservation required, but $3 donation requested.
    • 11/10-11: Adventure Sail, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $39 all ages.
    • 11/12: K-12 educational programs.
    • 11/13: Depart Half Moon Bay for Moss Landing.
     Tickets for Adventure Sails are available at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239. Educators, home school groups, and administrators interested in scheduling a K-12 educational program should call 800-200-5239. Scholarships are available for Title I schools. As well as excursions, both vessels are available to charter for weddings, film and TV productions, corporate events, and other group activities.


    An Adventure Sail is a three-hour excursion which includes opportunities to guests to help raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, hear maritime stories, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting. Tickets for Adventure Sails are $39 for all ages. To purchase tickets, buy them online or call 800-200-5239.

     

    Wednesday, November 7, 2012

    Half Moon Bay Jobs: Admin Assistant!

    Coastside Children's Programs (CCP) is looking for a full time Admnistrative Assistant for our administrative office in Half Moon Bay, CA. CCP has 6 programs at 4 sites serving before/after school-age care and preschool from 7am-6pm. We are currently looking for a qualified Administrative Assistant to start immediately. This position is 35 hours a week, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, non-exempt, and eligible for CCP benefits. 

    Our ideal Admin will be proficient in: 

    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Managing a database
    • Coordinating fundraising events
    • Customer service 

    This position is an important part or our admin team and central to the agency as a whole. The right candidate must have excellent phone and people skills, be highly organized, reliable, and must be bilingual Spanish. Our nonprofit agency has been serving children and families from diverse multicultural and socio-economic backgrounds since 1975. We administer child development centers that provide quality educational, recreational and skill-building activities through a preschool, and before and after school programs, as well as full-time activities during the summer. Check out our website to learn more about us: www.coastsidechildren.org. 

    Our office is just about 20 minutes from San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco, and Pacifica! 

    To Apply: Fax Resume/Cover letter to: 650-726-5660 (with attn:Ginger) Or Email Resume/Cover letter using the link above.

    Half Moon Bay Jobs: big creek lumber

    Big Creek Lumber Company, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in central California, seeks a Manager for our Half Moon Bay lumber yard.

    Our Company: Big Creek Lumber is a family-owned and operated lumber and building supplies provider serving professional builders and homeowners in Central California since 1946. We strive to be an employer of choice among job seekers. We seek engaged, motivated individuals interested in producing quality products and developing strong partnerships with our customers to create business success. We provide an informal yet professional work environment, stressing safety, collaboration and excellent customer service. We place a strong emphasis developing our employees and seek individuals who have the interest in and potential for growth opportunities within the company. 

    General Description: Oversee all aspects of the operation of a retail lumber yard with the major focus on the development of contractor business. Responsible for the financial performance of the branch. Develop an effective sales team. Select and train key personnel as well as provide assistance and support to all branch employees. Act as a key decision maker and problem solver. Outstanding communication skills are a critical attribute for this position.

    Major Responsibilities:

    1. People:
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, 
    management, customers and vendors.
    • Build and maintain a strong supervisory staff.
    • Build and maintain an excellent sales staff.
    • Provide training in all areas of retail store operations, 
    including customer service, sales, supervision and safety. 
    Establish and update training and education programs.
    • Help develop career paths for all key personnel as well as create 
    a motivational atmosphere for others to succeed. 
    • Practice and promote respectful and effective communication.
    • Plan and lead supervisory and contactor sales staff meetings on a 
    consistent basis.
    • Establish and monitor standards of performance for all supervisory 
    and sales positions.
    • Monitor supervisors to ensure they are taking appropriate action 
    and providing timely documentation relative to the employment 
    cycle (hiring, training, discipline, etc) with a basic 
    understanding of state and federal labor laws.
    • Set goals and perform reviews in a timely, professional, effective 
    manner.
    • Mediate difficult situations involving staff, vendors or customers 
    in an effective manner.

    2. Sales Management
    • Meet branch sales and margin goals to ensure the success of the 
    branch.
    • Train, motivate and inspire team to increase BC's market share and 
    improve their closing rate, margin and sales volume challenge 
    sales team to increase their skills and increase their output. 
    • Coach the sales team to make cold calls and consistently follow up 
    on quotes. 
    • Travel minimum monthly with outside sales staff to meet the 
    following goals:
    • Have face-to-face meetings and develop relationships with our 
    key customers
    • Work with outside sales staff to improve sales and marketing 
    skills
    • Learn firsthand what is going on in the market place 
    • Have regular team meetings to address strategic issues, general 
    information and team building. Constant tactical mini-meetings 
    should occur on a regular basis.

    3. Financial Performance: 
    • Oversee the cost-effective purchasing of lumber and panel products.
    • Maintain a net profit that ensures the long-term financial health 
    of the branch.
    • Meet or exceed gross and net profit goals.
    • Manage expenses by increasing productivity, controlling inventory 
    and closely monitoring business trends.
    • Develop and maintain systems for accounting and inventory control.
    • Ensure a balanced emphasis on customer service, productivity and 
    safety.

    3. Marketing the Company:
    • Present a positive image of safety, cleanliness, professionalism 
    and promptness to our customers.
    • Promote the branch in a way that fits the core beliefs and values 
    of the company.
    • Promote the branch in the community by making regular contractor 
    job site visits and getting involved in events that provide Big 
    Creek with positive visibility. 
    • Contribute new ideas.
    • Develop and retain excellent ratings for all customer service 
    categories (phone service, yard and store service, estimating, 
    delivery and merchandising).

    Other duties and characteristics:
    • Demonstrate good organizational skills.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the branch, the company 
    and the industry.
    • Consistently improve interpersonal, communication and management 
    skills.
    • Have good basic computer skills and the ability to effectively use 
    data to improve decision-making.
    • Have a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial 
    reports.
    • Act as a role model and coach to supervisors and staff.
    • Facilitate the open, timely flow of information that supervisors 
    and employees need to be productive.
    • Use all appropriate resources available to enhance effectiveness. 
    • Demonstrate leadership in safe work habits and excellent customer 
    service.
    • Deal with stress in a professional manner that does not negatively 
    impact the operation. 
    • Participate in meetings, including pre-meeting preparation, honest 
    and active participation during the meeting and prompt execution 
    all agreements made in meetings.

    Compensation
    • Annual salary range: $57,000-70,000
    • Performance-based annual bonus program
    • Group medical and dental coverage for employees and their 
    dependents (employee coverage 85% employer paid; dependent 
    coverage 75% employer paid)
    • Voluntary vision care program
    • Group term life insurance for employees
    • 160 hours paid personal time off
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Profit sharing and 401k plan
    • Employee assistance program

    If you have the skills and experience we seek, please apply for this job today. To apply via fax, please send us your cover letter identifying the position you are interested in and your resume/work experience to (866)828-4171 or to apply via email, you may submit your cover letter and resume/work experience by using the link provided.
    Hiring Organization: Big Creek Lumber Comapny