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Images by Josh has some beautiful coastal images you will enjoy. http://www.imagesbyjosh.com/Fine-Art-Prints/Bodega-Bay-CA/i-FV3vhvf
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Bodega Bay Fire District Election Results

Andrea Granahan in The Press Democrat is reporting that there will be new faces on the fire district board as a result of the November 5th election.  Andrea reports that "All three incumbents running for re-election were voted out by solid margins. Challenger Charlie Bone garnered the highest number of votes, 294, 24.7 percent of the…
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Bodega Bay Fire District Board Election – Nov 5th

This is the dominant image on the Bodega Bay Fire Protection District Home Page this month. The fire district is facing a significant budget deficit if the district tax rate is not increased in the April 2014 election. November 5th will be the election of three fire protection district board members. On November 12, 2013…
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“Rocktoberfest” – A Restaurant Transformation

In Celebration of Munich's Oktoberfest, Rocker Oysterfeller's Kitchen + Saloon will transform from a Southern Comfort restaurant into a full fledged German Restaurant featuring classic German foods, German beer on draught and Bavarian Polka music playing in the background. The celebration will take place October 10th through the 14th during the restaurant's regularly scheduled hours…
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Hossoya, Masayuki Linocuts & More Small Treasures

Through October the Ren Brown Collection is showing the work of artist HOSSOYA Masayuki. HOSSOYA was born in 1943, in Tokyo and works in the medium of Etching with Drypoint and Aquatint “Playful,” “joyous” and “wistful”—all describe the etchings of Masayuki Hossoya. His subjects tend to be whimsical: tightrope walkers, a line of can-can dancers,…
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The 8th Annual “Old Grove Festival” at the Forest Theatre in Armstrong Redwoods

"A Ramble in the Redwoods" A cross-generational musical happening featuring a revolving cast of Bay Area talent Opener and House Band for the Ramble: Houston Jones (High Octane Americana) Featured guests: Carlos Reyes, Shana Morrison, Alexander Nelson, Teresa Tudury, David Luning, Jim 'n Kathy Ocean DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2013 TIME: Gates open at 4:30pm;…
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The Birds Cafe in Bodega Bay review by Melanie Wong

[caption id="attachment_2425" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photos by Melanie Wong[/caption] The newest fish shack on Bodega Bay, The Birds Café, opened four months ago. It has the finest scenery of the casual eateries, complete with a patio overlooking the harbor, accessible via an ADA ramp. While warm and still when we visited, on most days one would…
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B50 Day Festival in Bodega, CA

Monday, September 2, 2013 10am - 6pm Come Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'The Birds' in Bodega and take this rare opportunity to view the the last remaining film locations of 'The Birds'. Discover the history of the Bodega with free Self Guided walking tours. Space limited docent led tours inside Potter Schoolhouse, the historic…
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FISHSTOCK in Jenner September 1st

The town of Jenner celebrates its 2nd annual FISHSTOCK on Labor Day Sunday, September 1. Everyone is invited to this free outdoor kid-friendly event. Come to enjoy live music, wild salmon, barbequed oysters, chowder, old fashioned ice cream bar, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Appearing at Fishstock, Sunday Sept 1st... Jane and the Jennerators Dead…
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Birds of Bodega Bay Act 3

Part 3 of this series includes: Downtown Bodega, Potter School, Leach Taylor, the monkey bars, Compass Rose Garden Gazebo, The Running of "The Birds" and the McGuffin.
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Hitchcock, Tippi and some birds – Birds of Bodega Bay Act 1

The Location Scout in Birds of Bodega Bay Act 1 visits the San Francisco Union Squre location used in the making of The Birds 50 years ago. Act 1 includes: Hitchcock's cameo, a look into lovebirds, and driving the coast on Highway 1. Birds of Bodega Bay Act 1 Move information about Tippi's appearance can…
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Seal Release – SEPTEMBER 7 – Marine Mammal Center

  The fifth annual Marine Mammal Center "Community Release at Bodega Bay" is planned for Saturday, September 7, at Scotty Creek Beach just north of Bodega Bay. This year, we will be releasing rehabilitated California sea lions back into their ocean home. The event has drawn several hundred visitors in past years and we expect…
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Camping for the DOGS!

We know dogs love camping as much – if not more – than their people do. The sights and sounds of nature, fun with the family, grilled food … there are lots of things about camping that can get a dog drooling. Lucky for them Sonoma County Regional Parks has 268 campsites, and dogs are…
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