The Bodega Bay Community Center will be hosting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, The Farmer’s Market, a town yard sale, and a community garden open house.
Triple Header at the Community Center on Sunday August 26th
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“WIND, LAND AND SEA” at local color gallery Saturday August 25th
"WIND, LAND AND SEA" Exhibition
J.C. Henderson & Judy Butler
August 21st ~ October 1st
Artist Reception: Saturday August 25th
1 ~ 4 pm
Beach fee collection plan rejected by county supervisors
Stephen Gross, Guerneville correspondent for the Press Democrat is reporting that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors 5-to-0 voted in favor of the Evans/Carrillo resolution to ban the beach fee collection system (the “Iron Rangers”) proposed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Whale Watching: Up Close and Personal
How would you like to see something like this the next time you take your Kayak out into Bodega Bay? Last Saturday near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo) A mother and daughter in separate kayaks came dangerously close to a surfacing humpback whale.
Wings Over Wine Country
If you are in the Bodega Bay area this weekend you may want to check out the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show at the Sonoma County Airport. The airport is about 31 miles (50 minutes) East of Bodega Bay in Santa Rosa.
How to Shuck an Oyster
John Finger, co-owner of Hog Island Oyster Company, demonstrates how to shuck an Oyster.
Coleman Valley Road to Bodega Bay Bike Ride
Here is a YouTube video of a bike ride that is 1,000 foot descent in just over two miles, ending up at the Pacific Ocean north of Bodega Bay, California.
Protection sought for great white sharks
Peter Fimrite at http://www.sfgate.com is reporting that Oceana, the Center for Biological Diversity and Shark Stewards - have filed a petition with the National Marine Fisheries Service seeking special protection for the genetically distinct Northeastern Pacific population of the toothy predators, which includes sharks that lurk off the coast of San Francisco.
Dolphins In Bodega Bay…
Mama Loves The Beach! blog has posted some photos and videos of dolphins around Doran Beach at Bodega Bay, CA. Darris, the Vegan Mama, writes "Two women vacationing in Bodega Bay pointed out a pod of Bottle nose dolphins that were frolicking and fishing about seventy five yards offshore. The dolphins seemed to be fishing in two groups. I believe there was a total of six dolphins in the pod."
Bodega Bay Kite Dragging
Any interest in being dragged around the beach by a Power Kite? Here is a short YouTube video that shows what it is like when your Power Kite takes you out for a beach walk.
Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm – First Time Fishing Destination in Bodega Bay, CA
Ocean fishing is not the only fishing available in Bodega Bay. How taking the family trout fishing at the Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm?
Tippi Hedren Reveals “Evil, Deviant” Hitchcock’s On-Set Sexual Harassment
Tippi Hedren will be making an appearance and signing autographs at The Tides Wharf from September 1-3, 2012. Tippi recently discussed her relationship with director Alfred Hitchcock which has been made into a HBO movie.
Local Hiking Trails
The osmosis.com website is describing two local hikes for people looking to get outdoors and do something this weekend. The POMO RED HILL LOOP is described as a strenuous hike and the KORTUM TRAIL is described as a moderate to easy level walk.
Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’: Mystery Solved
Do you know the “mystery” behind “The Birds”. This ABC News report details the “real event” that triggered Hitchcock’s interest in attacking birds and the LSU professor that explains what may have caused this event.
Maybe it’s not on the back burner after all?
Derek Moore of The Press Democrat is reporting that the State of California is pushing ahead to charge for parking at Sonoma and Mendocino County beaches.