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Friday, September 9, 2022 at
2:42pm
Remember the time in 2005 when King Charles visited Point Reyes Station and had a drink at The Western?
Lots of fun events happening this weekend. Smoke from big Tahoe fire will be drifting down our way and remnants from Hurricane Kay coming up from down south.
Learn more about it all in the WMF Weekend Update:
https://us6.campaign-archive.c...Then subscribe and get that extremely useful dose of West Marin email goodness twice a week in your inbox.
Smoke info:
https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...Hurricane info:
https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...Photo by Frederic Larson
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at
12:00pm
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at
7:50am
A stunning sunrise over Tomales Bay this morning. Going to be another hot one, stay safe everyone.
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Monday, September 5, 2022 at
9:32pm
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Monday, September 5, 2022 at
9:27am
"California's chance of power outages will grow in the coming days, as the state prepares to enter the most brutal stretch yet of an ongoing heat wave, officials said Sunday.
Energy demand is expected to outpace supply starting Monday evening, and predictions for Tuesday show the state rivaling its all-time high for electricity demand, said Elliot Mainzer, president and chief executive officer of the California Independent System Operator.
Energy officials and power companies have been urging people since Wednesday to use less power from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. by keeping air conditioners at 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius) or higher and avoiding using major appliances like ovens and dishwashers. Those so-called flex alerts have allowed the grid operator to keep the lights on so far.
On Saturday night, the state used about 44,000 megawatts of electricity, Mainzer said. By Tuesday, that's supposed to ramp up to more than 50,000 megawatts, nearing record levels of energy use set in 2006. But the state would rather curb demand to avoid that number than test the power grid's capability to respond."
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/c...
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Sunday, September 4, 2022 at
6:51pm
It is a dangerous heat wave, but it also produced a pretty rare day in West Marin. Loads of traffic tonight leaving Point Reyes. Plan accordingly.
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Friday, September 2, 2022 at
1:03pm
The big holiday weekend is here. And a major heat wave that gets hotter and hotter with peak highs supposed to be next Tuesday. Fortunately we've got the fog conditioner and some light NW winds in West Marin keeping us cool. The inland crowds may want that too and could head this way, so prepare accordingly. And if you live or are going over the hill, be safe!
This photo is of some locals reminding a boater out at Shell Beach in Inverness last weekend that it isn't safe to have a boat in the swimming area, because that's where swimmers are.
The Inverness Theater Production of The Miser wraps up this weekend and its the Tomales Festival. Get the latest news updates, photos, weather and events with the WMF email newsletter.
Read this week's edition here:
https://us6.campaign-archive.c...
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Sunday, August 28, 2022 at
2:49pm
Got there a little late, but these two sand “sculptures” from the contest yesterday in Point Reyes were still looking good.
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Friday, August 26, 2022 at
8:28pm
It's a fine line between order and chaos. Sand sculpture contest, outdoor plays and rambling jacks. Get in tune with what's going down in West Marin this weekend with the WMF Weekend Newsletter. Then subscribe!
LINK:
https://mailchi.mp/c9c9b19f166...
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Thursday, August 25, 2022 at
11:35am
This is happening in San Anselmo. Will probably cause a lot of traffic headaches for West Marin commuters. Plan accordingly. "#WaterMainBreak in #SanAnselmo ALL LANES ARE SHUT, alternate route - #CentralBLVD #SirFrancisDrake will be closed for HOURS."
LINK:
https://twitter.com/KCBSAMFMTr...
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Thursday, August 25, 2022 at
10:39am
Two great events coming up this weekend to make a note of:
A local production of The Miser starts this Saturday and Sunday (Aug 28/29) at the St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Inverness.
Tickets and info here:
https://theinvernessmiser.brow...
Join Ramblin’ Jack & Friends for an afternoon of music! Featuring Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Jesse DeNatale, Lowell Levinger & Paul Knight at The Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station on Sunday, August 28 at 4pm.
Tickets and info here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r...
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at
9:45pm
Not exactly sure of the coverage area, but if you live in the Seahaven area of Inverness, there is a good chance your power will be shut off from 9am to 5pm tomorrow (Thursday, August 25) as PG&E replaces this damaged power pole on Camino del Mar. So plan accordingly.
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Monday, August 22, 2022 at
5:17pm
Hey there, the West Marin grade 7/8 WMYSL soccer team needs a couple of more players for this season. If you have a child who wants to play or know someone who is, contact me and/or go register on the official web site. We had a really fun team last year and it's going to be a lot of fun this year, join us!
LINK:
https://www.westmarinsoccer.or...EMAIL christian@3580.com
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The tule elk sunset silhouette is a staple of the Point Reyes experience. No one captures it better then local wildlife photographer Carlos Porrata. From this weekend.
You can find more of his amazing photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/carlo...
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 at
4:48pm
There is a medical emergency at Heart's Desire right now in Point Reyes. Lots of sirens and a helicopter just landed to assist. If you want to know what's happening when there are lots of sirens you can:
Download the PulsePoint app which will show medical emergencies:
https://www.pulsepoint.org/dow...Follow WMF on Twitter, if I'm around, I usually will figure out what's happening:
https://twitter.com/westmarinf...If you don't want to be on Twitter, you can see the WMF Twitter feed on the WMF web site:
https://thewestmarinfeed.com/w...Generally there aren't too many details given out to be sensitive to the people involved and their family and friends. Please don't share these type of details on social media even if you know what's happening.
Hopefully the person at Hearts Desire is ok.
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 at
9:37am
Lucas Valley Road and Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio is the fourth most dangerous intersection in Marin according to a new study by the San Francisco law firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger based on CHP collision data.
LINK (maybe paywall):
https://www.marinij.com/2022/0...
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Friday, August 19, 2022 at
2:41pm
From the PRLight: "Dave Brast, West Marin’s one-of-a-kind appliance repairman, died on Aug. 4. He was 86 years old. He had a degree in fusion physics and once worked for NASA, but he left aerospace behind to pursue the modest life of a down-to-earth handyman."
LINK (paywall):
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/n...We will miss you Dave, you were a beautiful human being.
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Lots going on this weekend.
Local legends, El Radio Fantastique, play at Rancho Nicasio tonight at 7pm.
The Inverness Fair is happening on Saturday. Pancakes at 8am, booths, crafts and music go from 10am to 3pm. WMF may be there for a short window with some very limited edition stuff.
From the PRLight "“I know that beauty is subjective. It is true that bells are the largest instrument in the world.” Father Pizzuto was defending himself from complaints that the new bell at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, which had been ringing a total of 177 times every day before going silent last week, ruptured the tranquility of Inverness.
Bell story here (paywall):
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/n...WMF newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/7b91482d2a3...Get all the latest news and events and then subscribe!
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at
8:39pm
The “sturgeon” supermoon full moon coming up over Tomales Bay tonight. Supermoons occur when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at
1:39pm
A McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender is circling over West Marin right now, no idea why. And that was a Northrop T-38A Talon that went straight down the bay earlier. Must be training day?
FLIGHT TRACKER:
https://globe.adsbexchange.com...
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The Inverness theatre project is back at the beautiful St. Columba's! Support local theater and purchase tickets now! In honor of Moliere's 400th birthday this year, they will be performing The Miser.
https://www.kickstarter.com/pr...
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Monday, August 8, 2022 at
3:12pm
Tree down across the road on Rt. 1 south of Marconi Center (north of PR Station). Expect delays. Plan accordingly (Thx Lu)
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Thursday, August 4, 2022 at
7:30pm
Lead story in the Point Reyes Light today. Didn't see that coming. Their amazing cheese is one of the reasons to visit Point Reyes Station. Bummer. "Red Hawk has only ever been produced in Point Reyes Station".
LINK (paywall):
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/n...
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at
10:01pm
I was in Point Reyes at sunset when a whole pack of coyotes started howling. I sat and waited and eventually the pack of five popped up in front of me and crossed the road.
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Monday, August 1, 2022 at
5:20pm
Apparently someone accidentally hit the porch of Toby’s in Point Reyes Station today with a fork lift. Fortunately no one was hurt,
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Monday, August 1, 2022 at
3:15pm
This is such a bummer, Bill is a local resident and a standup guy. From his kids Maggie and William: "During a time of crisis, my dad Bill Majoue came to the city to help me and within 20 minutes, his truck and all of his tools were stolen. My dad is an electrician and these things were his livelihood. It would be incredible if the community that knows and loves him could help contribute so that he could continue to have what he needs to work and get around to his jobs to stay afloat. Thank you."
LINK:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/hel...
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Close encounter of the first kind in Inverness this weekend. Monsoonal type weather, possible lightning and more.
This week's "WMF Roll into the Week" email newsletter is out:
https://mailchi.mp/14edba95276...Read it, then subscribe.
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Sunday, July 31, 2022 at
3:33pm
Very small chance of lightning, especially in West Marin, but everyone should be prepared regardless in case. We all remember what happened last time. "Isolated thunderstorms remain possible late tonight into Monday. Should thunderstorms develop here's a look at the most likely arrival times."
LINK:
https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...
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Couple of worthy local events to take note of today:
- The Point Reyes Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toby’s Feed Barn. The Tomales Bay Mudflats perform at 9:30 a.m.
- A celebration of Malcolm Margolin’s “Deep Hanging Out: Wanderings and Wonderment in Native California” starts at 3 p.m. at Toby’s Feed Barn. Guest speakers include California Indian cultural leaders Gregg Castro, Michelle La Pena, Jennifer Bates and Theresa Harlan. Free. Hosted by Point Reyes Books. Information and registration at www.ptreyesbooks.com.
- The West Marin Grateful Dead Appreciation Society plays at 6 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.
Also, Twin Peaks was playing last night outside the Western. Good stuff. “I feel like I’m going to dream tonight.”
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at
1:35pm
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at
1:04pm
From Marty Frankel, "Connor, my brother's terrier mix long hair, was attacked by German shepherd yesterday while being walked on Roberts Drive in Paradise Ranch Estates in Inverness. He ran away and is now lost. Connor is a friendly dog, but may be injured and is very scared. Please call Jude if you've seen him at 707-320-8141. Thank you."
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Monday, July 25, 2022 at
9:22am
The week is upon us. South winds may bring Oak Fire smoke our way. Check in with the WMF Roll Into the Week newsletter to get yourself up to speed.
LINK:
http://eepurl.com/h7ktkn
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Saturday, July 23, 2022 at
8:46pm
Brandon Barragan found this lost dog at West Marin School this evening. Does anyone know who’s it is? Loaded up with ticks apparently. What a cutie.
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Saturday, July 23, 2022 at
9:25am
Nice shout out to the Point Reyes Farmers Market in the NYT CA newsletter last week. Couldn’t agree more about local chef Yuko Kaneko’s onigri. The market starts today at 10am.
LINK:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/0...
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Friday, July 22, 2022 at
4:21pm
Get ready for the weekend with the WMF Weekend Edition newsletter. Big south swell pics, overdue boat moving and so many cool events.
https://mailchi.mp/256a8d1a96f...
