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ArchivesOctober 2011 
Around the bay in October 2011
The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and the Ferry Building Center celebrate Food Day with a harvest festival and seasonal cooking demo at the historic San Francisco Ferry Building on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s time to eat real, America! More... 
PIRATES IN PARADISE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ALAMEDA’S BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT
Dragon boating, canoeing, rowing, whale boating, kayaking, outriggers and more will be on deck for the public to enjoy during Pirates in Paradise, a fun-raising event on Sunday, October 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the waterfront at Bridgeside Shopping Center, 2671 Blanding Ave. in Alameda. More... 
Coast Guard K-9 Hoist
Sirius stood on the bow of the 47-foot motor lifeboat with her tail tucked between her legs and quaking in her custom-made harness. Her soft, velvety ears were pinned back and she looked up at canine handler Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Hartman as he stroked her head and murmured reassurances to her. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES October 2011This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. More... 
Blue Collar Diversions
Not many Bay Crossings readers are likely to remember when Luciano Pavarotti sang in the San Francisco Opera’s production of Turandot some 35 years ago, but for those of us who were there, the event was profound. Joining him in that remarkable show was the legendary Montserrat Caballé. And, oh yes, playing a bit role was the very young Carol Vaness, long before she reached diva status. More... Racing Toward San DiegoOn route to San Diego, the cargo ship HR Constitution is loaded with the lifeblood of the America’s Cup World Series, including the AC45 race boats, 102 shipping containers, 20 support boats, and one of the cranes used to hoist the AC45s into the water. More... 
Governor Brown Signs Legislation in Support of 34th America’s Cup
Governor Jerry Brown last month signed AB 664 (Ammiano) to finance improvements the Port of San Francisco needs to host the 2013 America’s Cup yacht race, considered along with the Olympics and the World Cup to be one of the world’s top sporting events. More... 
ORACLE’S SPITHILL WOWS THE CROWDS WITH WINDY WIN IN PLYMOUTH
ORACLE Racing Spithill won the Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship after an action-packed final day of the America’s Cup World Series in southwest England. Crowds on Plymouth Hoe, a large open public space along the coast with sweeping views of Plymouth Sound, were treated to thrills and spills, capsizes and collisions, as well as some great racing on a blustery Sunday. More... 
At-Risk Youth Program Teaches Sustainability
Last month, San Francisco’s Edgewood Center for Children and Families added sustainability to its curriculum, unveiling a new Garden Learning Center intended to inspire consciousness in young gardeners while further helping them acquire the skills necessary to rise above life’s many challenges. More... 
UNIQUE BAYSIDE LIVING
Many residences provide views of San Francisco Bay. Homes up in the Berkeley Hills or on Twin Peaks and Mt. Sutro are perfect examples of this, and there are shore-side homes that come with great Bay views as well. Lying under the radar, though, there are also some lesser-known communities nestled on the Bay’s shores. More... 
“Gateway to the Pacific”
Living History Event at Angel Island State Park
Angel Island State Park will host "Gateway to the Pacific," a living history event, on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Reynolds. More... 
New Report Gives San Francisco Bay a Checkup
We all love the Bay. Even if we just catch a glimpse on our commutes, we know it’s there. Windsurfers, sailors, dog-walkers, runners, hikers—it’s the visual signature of outdoor life here. More... 
CORRECTION
Due to an oversight, an incorrect photo ran with last month’s obituary of Bay Crossings long-time contributor and former editor F. Weston "Wes" Starratt. More... Old Wind Turbine Doesn’t Feel Like High TechnologyLetter to the Editor October 2011 More... 
The Fleet Is In!
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week and from October 5 to 11, San Francisco will open its arms and piers to what promises to be the most extensive Fleet Week ever. More... 
When Ferries Matter Most
On September 11th, 2001, as hundreds of thousands fled south from the burning towers, people quickly discovered something we often forget: Manhattan is an island. As officials closed all bridges, tunnels and commuter lines linking Manhattan to the rest of the world, people were trapped. More... Clean Water Legislative UpdateThree good bills to protect San Francisco Bay and California children made it out of the California Legislature this session and now await Governor Brown’s signature. AB1112, which Baykeeper sponsored to protect the Bay from future oil spills, needs a final push from you. More... 
Clipper® Card Hits New Highs and Spreads Its Sails
Buoyed by a surge in back-to-school ridership on Bay Area public transit systems, the Clipper® card for the first time recently hit and surpassed the milestone of a half-million average daily boardings. More... 
ON OUR COVER October 2011
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week and from October 5 to 11, San Francisco will open its arms and piers to what promises to be the most extensive Fleet Week ever. More... |
