Published: February, 2005 If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to learn something new this year, the businesses on Webster Street are eager to help. On Thursday, February 17, the first monthly Third Thursday Arts & Crafts Campus on Webster Street offers classes, demonstrations, and other learning opportunities. There’s something for everyone. Needle In […]
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Bay Crossings Calendar
Published: February, 2005 San Francisco Bay Area is the one of the most romantic locations in the world. Even on a foggy day the images and sights of the Bay area capture the imaginations of painters, photographers and help to make the hearts of lovers soar. San Francisco is surrounded by equally unique, fun and […]
Bay Crossings Peninsula Section
Published: February, 2005 Several otherwise reasonable and intelligent friends have been singing the praises of a new movie called “White Noise.” I found myself paying attention because one of these friends is a confirmed skeptic and a champion of the raised eyebrow. The movie concerns EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). A web search of the term […]
Minds Meet at Underwater Forum on California’s Ocean Future
Published: February, 2005 On January 13th, a forum was held at the Herbst Theater on the state of our oceans. Co-sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuaries and the Commonwealth Club of California, the evening was moderated by Michael Krasny of KQED. Five panelists delivered passionate speeches on the depletion of our fisheries, erosion of our […]
WTA Pages…Ferry Rewards
Published: February, 2005 You, the ferry commuter, are already the envy of all your friends because your commute is not only traffic and hassle-free, but you can eat, drink, read the newspaper or a book, make friends, or just space out watching the beauty of the Bay pass by. As if that weren’t enough, […]
Giant Storms in LA Affect Bay Area
Published: February, 2005 Nearly two weeks of rain in the Los Angeles basin preceded the killer storm of January 12th that caused severe flooding, high tides, and mudslides. The already service-clogged Union Pacific Railroad lost one third of its capacity as the storm washed away roadbeds, bridges, and dumped mud and debris over the […]
“Food from the Heart” at the Ferry Building Marketplace
Published: February, 2005 Wine Chocolate Tango Tapas Romantic Recipes Heartfelt Food Oysters The second annual “Food from the Heart” at the Ferry Building Marketplace kicks off on Friday, February 11th, with a benefit for Slow Food from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The public is invited to stroll through the candlelit Grand Nave where the merchants and restaurateurs […]
Bay Crossings Gardens
Published: February, 2005 Aloe plants are striking when the spring spires of red flowers reach to the sky. A large variety lines the shoreside pathways of the coastal town of Pacific Grove. The beneficial plant helps hold back erosion in a most attractive manner. Bay Area use of these valued plants just might be a […]
Bay CrossingsCuisine Afterguard’s Broiled Salmon Afloat
Published: February, 2005 Cooking at sea is a special challenge. First, a provisional plan has to be made that will not activate any allergies, yet be appetizing to the crew. Sometimes crews at sea lose their interest in food and without food lose their energy to function well. Sailing is the main focus but the […]
Crab Fest Fever
Published: February, 2005 From the start of the ’04/’05 crab season,the catch has been excellent. During the months of February and March, Crab Fests are being hosted all around the San Francisco Bay Area. The biggest Crab Fest is being held at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, and everyone is invited. The Fisherman’s Wharf Business […]