Category: Events

Big Sur Library to open July 1st

News from the Big Sur Library:

It’s happening!
The Big Sur Library is officially opening Friday July 1st!
Come visit the newly renovated library! Regular library hours will resume Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-6, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-4pm.
If you have overdue fines, or other issues regarding your account, please stop by the library at your earliest convenience and speak with the Branch Manager, Julia Mazerik, and we can resolve your issues together.
And, please come celebrate our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday July 9th from 12-3pm! Crafts, refreshments, live music, games and neighborly fellowship!
Last but not least, Summer Reading is quickly approaching! Please stop by to receive your summer reading packets, and mark your calendars for the following FREE events: Saturday July 16th, with Juan Sanchez performing live music for all ages from 1-2, and Saturday July 23rd yoga on the lawn, with Nisha Addleman from 1-2pm.

And, a deeply felt thank you to all those involved in donating their time and energy to the recent Memorial Day Book and Bake Sale to make it a success, and, to those whose kindness and generosity made the library at the Grange possible.
Thank you so much.

As always, if you have any questions, call the library at 667-2537.
See you at the library!

Julia Mazerik

CPOA, Budget, and Overuse

From CPOA (Coast Property Owners Association):

“Hello everyone,

There have been ongoing discussions about the overuse of resources in Big Sur resulting from unprecedented visitation to the coast. CPOA is participating in these discussions and recently sent a letter to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors concerning an upcoming budget hearing and the possibility of allocating more financial resources to address some immediate and future health and safety concerns. The budget hearing is scheduled for June 23rd in the Government Center in Salinas. If you are concerned about these or other issues, you are encouraged to attend the hearing and voice your concerns. The agenda is not yet posted, but please check the County web site for details Here. You may download a copy of the CPOA letter Here (PDF, 2 pages, 929KB).”

While I could not attend the BSMAAC meeting on Friday due to an out-of-town prior engagement, I look forward to continued participation with the cooperating agencies and stakeholders. Personally, I am witnessing unprecedented cooperation with the USFS and MCSO, in particular on the issues which concern the Big Sur community. I am extremely grateful for their willingness to work with the Big Sur community to help us protect it. State Parks has yet to get involved, but hoping that changes in the near future.

Finally, I have been watching and following the Sherpa Fire in the SPNF in Santa Barbara. It is up to almost 5,000 acres as of this writing, with winds and temps of 100 expected this weekend. This is harbinger of the summer to come. Be safe, and report any and all campfires or we will watch our beloved coast go up in fire. If you are a lover of Big Sur, it is up to all of us to help protect it.

More Info re State Park Plan

Here is the link to the entire SP newsletter: State Park Plan Note: public comments are open until June 15th. Even if you can’t attend the public meeting tomorrow, you can include your concerns in a public comment.

And here is one page of the 4 page newsletter, for those who can’t or won’t click on the link:

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Memorial Day

People often confuse Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. On Memorial Day we honor those who gave their lives in the fight for our country. We honor our dead. Veteran’s Day, we honor the living.

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Big Sur Chamber Mixer

Hello Big Sur!

A quick reminder!

We are inviting you to the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce mixer. The Mixer will
be held May 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. at Café Kevah which is located
on the first level of Nepenthe, adjacent to the The Phoenix.

The first 15-20 minutes of the mixer will be a brief history of the Big Sur
Chamber of Commerce and to let you know we will be scheduling a membership
meeting in the next 30-60 days to address the need to elect Board of
Directors, evaluate current web site goals, address Big Sur visitation level
issues, etc. Afterwards the time is available to socialize and and enjoy the
panoramic views and to reintroduce ourselves to our business associates and
neighbors.

Many thanks to Kirk Gafill and to Café Kevah for their generosity in hosting
the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce mixer.

Please help us spread the word. We hope to see you all there.

Regards,
Stan Russell

Historical Society Meets on Saturday

Sounds like a wonderful program. Wishing I lived closer.

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Big Sur Marathon this Sunday, 4/24/2016

Travelers are advised to avoid Highway One until after 1 pm, otherwise expect 2 hour delays. Caravan time are listed below, but if you cannot read them, go to: Big Sur International Marathon for additional information. Employee passes are, as usual, available at the Big Sur River Inn office.

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Big Sur Grange Music Revue TOMORROW

This event is tomorrow, Sunday April 17, 2016. Just got the notice, so I hope you all can come out and support our local Grange.

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BSMAAC Meeting Agenda

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REMINDER TO PARK IN THE LOWER PARKING LOT AND WALK UP THE ROAD TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER.

Also, for all agendas and minutes since 2012 go to: Link here