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Art Exhibit
Two artists from San Luis Obispo County will be participating in an art exhibition in Pacific Grove, CA. Paintings by Bruce Everett of Templeton and Christopher Bekins of Morro Bay were selected for the upcoming show at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The theme of the Exhibition is “Central Coast Landscapes - Celebrating Nature in Painting”. The museum invited artists from the four coastal counties, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz, to submit their artwork. Over 200 paintings from 75 artists in the four counties were submitted and 40 works were selected by the art jurists.
The show opens November 9th, 2013 at the Museum ( PGMuseum.org ) and runs through April 5th, 2014.
Two paintings by Bruce Everett “Clear Day on the Salinas” and “Bitter Water Canyon”, and one painting by Christopher Bekins “Sunrise at Morro Rock”, were selected for the Exhibition by the five-jurist panel. Jurist Dr. Scott Shield, Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum will give a lecture 11/09 at 3:00 PM “At Continent’s End and Beyond - Monterey and other California Art Colonies”. This will be followed by the artists’ reception and award ceremony at 5:00 PM with live music, wine, & light refreshments. ($10 per person, free for children & museum members. See PGMuseum.org for more information.) You can see additional artwork by Bruce Everett at BruceEverett.net , and by Christopher Bekins at ChristopherBekins.com .
Get Growing Sweet Springs!
We’ve all heard it. Fall is for planting. And like most old adages, there is a lot of truth to it – even more so in the case if native plants. Why is it a good time? The temperatures tend to be pretty moderate this time of year, with mild days and cool nights. The soil is still warm from summer and the temperature is optimal for root growth. Plants can stretch out their roots just in time to soak up those winter rains and be ready to support a flush of spring growth. And of course, fall is easy on the gardener too. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. And you don’t have to worry about getting all muddy. So come join us for a fall planting at Sweet Springs East on Saturday, November 9th from 9am to 12pm. We don’t have too many plants to put in, so we’ll be doing some fertilizing, weeding and raking too. We’ll provide plenty of tools, tips & munchies. Meet near the entrance at 4th & Ramona. More info at 239-3928 or email Holly.
Open House with Morro Bay National Estuary Program and Morro Coast Audubon Society
Morro Bay National Estuary Program and Morro Coast Audubon invite the community to an Open House on Friday, November 8th, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Estuary Nature Center in Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suites 11 and 14. The event is an opportunity to raise awareness about the work done by both programs which improves the health and vibrancy of Morro Bay. This evening is a special collaboration between staff and volunteers of both programs.
Guests are invited to meet and mingle with Board Members, staff, and volunteers from both the Estuary Program and Morro Coast Audubon. Find out which interesting projects are underway and fun activities are to come in 2014.
Guests at the Open House will also have an opportunity to win a wine tasting at Tolosa Winery or Morro Coast Audubon T-Shirt. Entry to the drawing is free.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory, non-profit organization that brings together citizens, local government, non-profits, agencies, and landowners to protect and restore the Morro Bay Estuary for people and wildlife. The Estuary Program conducts monitoring and research, restores natural habitats, and educates residents and visitors on how to keep Morro Bay clean and healthy.
Morro Coast Audubon Society promotes the appreciation, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems, focusing on the biological diversity of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, particularly in San Luis Obispo County, California. Morro Coast Audubon is composed of volunteers who devote time, energy, and resources to enjoy and protect the environment through conservation, research, education, expansion, and diversity.
Help Raise $3,000 for the Morro Bay Estuary by December 31st
Morro Bay National Estuary Program announces the first annual fundraising campaign is underway. The goal for this fundraiser is $3,000. Thanks to several caring supporters, nearly $1,000 has been donated so far. Funds raised in this annual campaign will help the Estuary Program achieve restoration, monitoring, and education goals for 2014. These goals include raising awareness about water conservation, addressing sedimentation problems, and monitoring and replanting more eelgrass in Morro Bay. Rejuvenating a youth education program is also a top priority.
On the surface, Morro Bay is alive with life and adventure, but under the water Morro Bay tells a different story. Avoidable factors are ailing our local treasure. Sedimentation threatens to fill the bay and destroy important fish habitat. Trash and bacteria from land pollute the water, and threaten the commercial oyster and fishing industries. Drought also impacts fish and wildlife.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program addresses each of these concerns, among others. As a non-regulatory, non-profit organization the mission of the Estuary Program is to protect and restore Morro Bay. You can help. Please make a gift to Morro Bay National Estuary Program and help the Estuary Program achieve the annual fundraising campaign goal of $3,000. Every gift, regardless of size, is appreciated and will help keep the Morro Bay estuary clean and healthy for all of us. Gifts may be given online at www.mbnep.org, or by check or cash to the office at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 11, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
If you have any questions about the annual campaign, please contact Kathryn Winfrey, Communications and Development Coordinator, kwinfrey@mbnep.org or (805) 772-3834 x13.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory, non-profit organization that brings together citizens, local government, non-profits, agencies, and landowners to protect and restore the Morro Bay Estuary for people and wildlife. The Estuary Program conducts monitoring and research, restores natural habitats, and educates residents and visitors on how to keep Morro Bay clean and healthy.
Cambria Community Services District
Jerry Gruber, General Manager
(805)-927-6223
www.cambriacsd.org
At the regular Board meeting on October 24, 2013, the CCSD Board of Directors adopted Resolution 42-2013 revising the enhanced water conservation measures. Effective immediately the following regulation shall be in effect:
Outdoor watering of landscaping with potable water is permitted once per week, on either Tuesday or Thursday depending on the street address of the customers property. Watering shall be allowed on Tuesdays for all properties in the District having a street address ending with an odd number. Watering shall be allowed on Thursdays for all properties in the District having a street address ending with an even number.
All watering shall be subject to the requirements of CCSD Municipal Code 4.08.030 (B)(1).
Watering shall be accomplished with a person in attendance.
Watering shall not take place between the hours of ten a.m and six p.m.
Watering shall be limited to the amount of water necessary to maintain landscaping.
The CCSD Board of Directors and staff sincerely appreciate your cooperation in immediately complying with the new regulation.
Morro Bay Seeks Pictures of the Past
As the city's 50th anniversary approaches, Morro Bay residents are taking a look back at the people, places and events that helped make the community what it is today. Anyone with ties to the area is being asked to leaf through family photo albums and find pictures that could be used during a citywide celebration next year to mark 50 years since Morro Bay became a city on July 17, 1964. "We're particularly looking for actions shots – a fire breaking out or an event taking place," said Morro Bay photographer Garry Johnson, who is gathering photos for the celebration. "We're concentrating on the past five decades, but we're interested in photos from any period." While pictures of the sun setting behind Morro Rock may be beautiful, they don't necessarily tell a story about the city's history. Johnson said celebration organizers are most interested in finding photos that illustrate life in the community.
The 50th anniversary celebration is still in the planning stages, Johnson said, and organizers are looking at a number of ways that the photos might be used. "It depends on what we have to work with," he said. "We'd like to get 10 pictures from each decade – the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, etc. – and make them part of a huge display. It would be a portable presentation of photos that could be moved to different locations around town." He said a book or other commemorative publication is also being considered. Johnson assured that those who contribute photos will receive appropriate credit and that they will be able to keep their originals.
"We will copy them and get written permission to use them," he said. He noted that the search is not limited to photos from the past 50 years. If people have older photos of historical significance, he and his fellow organizers would be interested in seeing those, too. Johnson is working with Bill and Tracy Shewchuk at Suite 1 Gallery. For more information, call Johnson at (805) 772-3738, or send email. Or, photos can be taken to the gallery at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 1, Morro Bay.
Holidays in the Pines 2013
Cambria, Ca. - The small village of Cambria is readying itself to celebrate in a big way as the picturesque town along Highway 1 decks out with a bevy of lights, festive events, decorations, deals and discounts November 23th through December 23rd. For holiday shopping in a unique, relaxed atmosphere and a chance to win drawings and prizes join us for Holiday in the Pines 2013. Cambria Holiday
Annual State Water Maintenance Shutdown - City of Morro Bay
Contact: Rob Livick, PE/PLS – Public Services Director (805) 772-6261
The State Water project is the primary source of drinking water for the City of Morro Bay. Each year the State Water project shuts down for maintenance of various systems and facilities. This year the shutdown will run from November 1st through November 26th. Other than an Emergency Exchange Agreement with the California Men’s Colony, the only viable water source the City has during the State Water shutdown is the local groundwater wells
from the Morro Valley. Due to the levels of nitrates in this aquifer this water must be treated and blended prior to the distribution to the residents. The City’s Desalination plant has Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) treatment units that will be used to treat this well water during the annual shutdown, removing the nitrates from the water. The treated water will be blended with untreated well water, disinfected then distributed to the City’s water customers. The water
distributed will meet all treatment and drinking water standards.
Because the State Water project is our primary source of water, the maintenance shutdown is a difficult water supply period for the City. Therefore during this time the City would like your continued help in conserving water. Please limit the amount of water used around the house, do not hose down paved surfaces, and run automatic irrigation sprinklers on an “as needed” basis. If irrigation is needed please only water between midnight and 9:00 a.m. to minimize evaporative
losses.
Rest assured that the City of Morro Bay is committed to providing safe high quality drinking water for all of its residents.
From Aunt Leesie, One of Our Writers:
A short time ago, my oldest son (Robert) blogged about Morro Bay’s food bank, including a video: Morro Bay Volunteers Help Local Families in Need
We just found out this week through our neighbor, Bill, that the program might be discontinued due to lack of government subsidies and donated foods. The group is hoping to keep it going. I’m not sure if SLO Coast Journal can help in any way... or if you know of anyone who can. Robert hopes to encourage support for our local Food Bank. He sent off email and made phone calls this morning to local news organizations, as well as to Cookie Crock, Spencer’s Fresh Markets, etc.
Email Robert.
Issuance of Request for Proposals to Redevelop Lease Site Currently Operating as the Morro Bay Aquarium
The City of Morro Bay is seeking proposals from qualified developers, entities, or operators to redevelop land and water located on the Embarcadero for Tideland Trust Lease Site 69-70/69W-7oW located at 595 Embarcadero in Morro Bay, Ca 93442. The property is currently operating as the Morro Bay Acquarium.
It is the City's objective that the Site is redeveloped in a manner that will continue to provide a unique and affordable visitor-serving marine aquarium and/or marine educational opportunity, as well as an economic return to the Harbor Department that meets modern design criteria and incorporates planning and building codes that are the most beneficial to the Embarcadero visitor-serving and business environments.
Qualified Proposers may visit the City of Morro Bay's website, under the Bid Postings section for copies of the Request for Proposals, or written inquires regarding the Request for Proposals can be obtained by contacting: Eric Endersby, Harbor Director, Morro Bay Harbor Department, 1275 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442, 805 772-624, eendersby@morro-bay.ca.us. Project MB-2013-HRFP4, Proposals due April 16, 2014.
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