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In today's newsletter:

• How to safely ditch expired flares at Pillar Point Harbor
• See Coastside landscapes reimagined in wool on Main Street
• Can Half Moon Bay slow Mountain View's high-scoring offense next week?

Also on today's calendar: Walk for Mental Health with NAMIWalks 2026 San Mateo County and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Marine Flare Collection Events in October 2026 (contracosta.news) — Half Moon Bay boaters can safely dispose of expired marine flares at a free San Mateo County collection event on October 25 at Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier. The program, open by appointment to county residents and qualifying commercial boaters, helps prevent hazardous waste from entering local waterways and introduces safer electronic distress-signal alternatives.
   

• M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild and Wooly II (visithalfmoonbay.org) — Half Moon Bay art lovers can look forward to Birgitta Bower's "Wild & Wooly II" at M Stark Gallery on Main Street, running November 7 through December 20. A public opening reception on November 8 and an artist talk on December 4 will showcase her richly textured felted landscapes inspired by the local Coastside scenery.
   

• Mountain View Spartans football win against Sacred Heart (midpenpost.org) — Half Moon Bay football fans will host the surging Mountain View Spartans next week, fresh off a 55–48 shootout win over Sacred Heart Prep. The Spartans' explosive offense, led by multiple long touchdown runs and passes, will test Half Moon Bay's defense in what's shaping up to be a high-scoring home matchup.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Half Moon Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• The Midlife Power Shift →
  Art Oasis, 604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC →
  San Benito House Cantina, 356 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Food Pop Up!: Shmash'd Burger →
  Hop Dogma Brewing Co., 270 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Drop-in Lessons at HMB Parks and Rec →
  Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• First Fridays Art on Main, Historic Downtown Half Moon Bay →
  500 Main St, Half Moon Bay
• Food Pop Up!: Chido's Pizza →
  Hop Dogma Brewing Co., 270 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay
  4:00 pm
• First Fridays: Art on Main →
  Half Moon Bay CA
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• A Slow Walk Through Wavecrest →
  Wavecrest Open Space, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay
• Pillar Point Paddle Battle →
  Half Moon Bay Yacht beach, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay
  7:00 am
• Beach Clean Up - Venice Beach (HMB) →
  Half Moon Bay CA
  9:00 am
• Walk for Mental Health with NAMIWalks 2026 San Mateo County →
  Coyote Point Park, Duck Pond, 1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401
  9:00 am
• Comedy Improv Show! →
  925 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Brian thinking about taking a spin.
  So I wonder why there has not been any shows centered at a harbor? Between the commercial, residential and vacation people there are stories to tell… (Nextdoor El Granada)

• sweetgreen posted a job opening for Burlingame - Core Team Member in Burlingame. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Bay Area prep football Week 5, 2026: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared (mercurynews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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