Patrick’s Point parking problem

After a few months of getting nowhere immediately locally, I sent the following to John Woolley, former HumCo 3rd District Supervisor, current senior field representative to our State Assemblyman Wes Chesbro:

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PG&E WaveConnect update, public workshops

From PG&E WaveConnect rep Ian Caliendo:
I am writing to let you know about the status of the PG&E WaveConnect wave energy study project. The proposed project is to develop a small-scale pilot project that would allow several wave energy technologies to provide power to the coastal communities while demonstrating the potential [...]

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Support Bike and Surf California!

From Scott Paynton:
Dear Friends and Family,
Bike and Surf California is ramping up and we are gaining momentum like never before. We have acquired several new sponsors (35 total), launched our online auction, scheduled two speaking engagements while on the trip, just did a radio interview, and are now on facebook and twitter. We are excited [...]

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fyi – Peninsula Clean-Up Day

14th Annual Peninsula Clean-up
Saturday, April 25
10am-3pm
Manila Community Center
1611 Peninsula Drive, Manila
Volunteers needed to help with household, highway, community center, park, beach, and dune clean-up/beautification! Meet at Manila C.C. at 9am.
Brunch and lunch provided. Kids Activities by New Games.
Interested in volunteering? Email humboldt@surfrider.org.

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Plastic tsunami

No, it’s not the name of some wacky new rock band – plastic in the water is the topic of a new video by the folks at SavetheBay.org.
(h/t to Surfer’s Path)

Still using plastic bags? Opt for something better. Our favorite, Chico bags fold up small and are easily tucked into a [...]

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Greenhouse movie night/party at Arcata Theatre – Friday!

First, thanks to everyone who came out to BlueGreen last week – the turnout was great and your Humboldt Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is once again humbled by your support.
Second, Monty’s throwing a major party at the newly remodeled and reopened Arcata Theatre Lounge this Friday night! If you haven’t been to ATL yet, it’s [...]

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That was quick — Ben Keller audio

Thanks, Mike and KHUM!
KHUM’s Mike D. interviews BlueGreen’s Ben Keller

Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
Far North Climbing Gym, 10th and K streets, Arcata
See you there — and don’t forget the surfboard raffle!

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Ben Keller on KHUM 1 p.m. today

Mike Dronkers at KHUM (104.3/104.7 FM, khum.com) just informed me he’s interviewing Ben Keller, director of BlueGreen, at 1 p.m. today!
Hope you’re able to catch it. (KHUM streams through their website, too!) (And if you miss, it, check back later for a podcast.)
Thanks for your support! See you Thursday!

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BlueGreen this Thursday!

Should be an amazingly fun evening. You love your surf flicks. Surfrider loves you. Let’s get together Thursday night!
BlueGreen plays at 7:30 p.m. at Far North Climbing Gym. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $7 for the under 16 crowd.
From the NCJ’s online calendar (and thanks, Bob Doran, for the write up [...]

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46022

Poor lil’buoy, lost at sea.
Watch it drift, courtesy Mike D.
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