CANDLE LIGHT INN TOUR

COME AND VISIT OUR LOCAL INN'S DURING THE CANDLE LIGHT INN TOURS FROM DECEMBER 9 TO DECEMBER 11, 2009. ENJOY SNACK'S AND BEVERAGE'S AT EACH PARTICIPATING INN. THE COST WILL BE $25 PER ADULT AND $10 FOR KIDS UNDER 10 TICKETS COVER ALL THREE NIGHTS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT HARVEST MARKET, SPUNKY SKUNK AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

NIGHTLY SCHEDULE IF AS FOLLOWS:

DECEMBER 9 - LITTLE RIVER

DECEMBER 10 - MENDOCINO

DECEMBER 11 - FORT BRAGG

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 707 964-1228




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Mendocino County Crab & Wine Days

Save the Date

Mendocino County Crab & Wine Days
January 22nd - January 31st, 2010


Every January, Mendocino County in Northern California celebrates locally harvested Dungeness crab and locally grown and produced wines with a festival that delights foodies and oenophiles alike!

From gourmet, crab-themed dinners in four-star restaurants, to family-style cioppino feeds, a countywide Passport wine tasting, to the ever popular Crab-cake Cook Off featuring local Mendocino chefs, this festival has something for everyone!

Visitors will enjoy a multitude of dinners, events and lodging specials over the course of the ten days -- so head to Mendocino County come January and enjoy good food, fine wines, and family-friendly fun!

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We are in National Geographic TWICE!!

National Geographic Travel Magazine named the California Northern coast #11 in the World's Greatest Places. This includes everywhere from Marin County to Eureka, which means FORT BRAGG is included! How exciting! The article states: "Legendary for its wineries and scenic coastline, this region also entices with the calm and quiet of small towns, farms and ranches. Despite suburban sprawl in Sonoma and Marin, development appears to be within reason and consistent with the environment."

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50 Best American Adventures by National Geographic

How exciting!
Our very own, "LOST COAST" ranked #8 on National Geographic magazine "Top 10 list of 50 great American Adventures"! Take the magazine's advice and look to your own spectacular backyard when dollars are stretched and time is short. There is plenty to see and do!!


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CASPAR INN'S NIGHTLY MUSIC

While visiting Fort Bragg,join in the fun at the historic Caspar Inn with a good meal and some rock music every night from Oct22 to Dec 31, 2009. The Caspar Inn is located off highway just south of Fort Bragg in the quaint village of Caspar, CA at 14957 Caspar Road.

For times and bands please call 707 964-5565.

CLAUDIA SPRINGS WINERY EVENT

Visit Claudia Springs Winery for Wine and Mushroom pairings from November 7, 2009 through November 14, 2009. Claudia Springs Winery is located at 1810 Hwy 128 in Navarro. For more information call 707 895-3993.


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Holiday Lights Celebration and Parade 2009

We are happy to hear the Fort Bragg Holiday Lights Celebration and Parade WILL BE happening this year!! This year, it is planned for Saturday, December 5th. The Celebration is sponsored by the Fort Bragg Volunteer Fire Department and the North Coast Rodders Car Club.
EVENTS:
5pm: Festivities begin when Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with the children and pass out cookies and candy at the Guest House Museum.

6 pm:Tree Lighting Ceremony - Local musicians and community groups entertain with carols and traditional Christmas music. The Mayor officially lights the giant tree on the lawn of the Guest House Museum.

7pm: The Holiday Lights Parade begins!

SEE YOU THERE!


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Cliff House Restaurant Mushroom Festival Menu

How exciting! The Cliff House has prepared a Mushroom Festival Menu, for the County's Wine and Mushroom days! It will be served daily starting November 6th-15th this year.

Lobster Risotto
Creamy Risotto with Lobster and Porcini Mushrooms topped with Asiago Cheese

Ravioli
Porcini Mushrooms Ravioli with Chipotle Squash Cream Sauce

Rib Eye Steak
Potato Gratin with Chanterelle Mushroom and melted Guyer Cheese

Grill Halibut
Grilled Halibut with Porcini Mushroom. Curry and Leek Sauce

Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon with Chanterelle Mushroom Demi Glace Sauce

Grill Chicken
Grilled Chicken and Portobello Mushroom Marinate in Orange and Exotic Spices,
topped with Orange Sherry Cream Sauce

Pan Sear Salmon
Pan Sear Salmon in a Morel Mushroom, Butter, White Wine Cream Sauce
EVERYTHING SOUNDS AMAZING!


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MAGIC MUSHROOMS REMINDER

Don't forget on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Beachcomber Motel, starting at 4:00p.m. and ending at 6:30p.m. The Magic Mushrooms Hors d'oeuvres and Cooking Demonstration located on the Captain's Deck. Enjoy the ocean view and picturesque sunset while sipping wine and tasting different mushroom recipes.




Robyn and the Beachcomber staff

Something to really think about...

Washington DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.

During that time approx 2000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing.

He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.
4 minutes later: The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the till and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes: A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes: A 3 years old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly, as the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced them to move on.

45 minutes: The musician played. Only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace.

He collected $32.

1 hour: He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people's priorities. The questions raised: In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

Do we stop to appreciate it?

Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments How many other things are we missing?

"WINE-'SHROOMS" DINNER AT THE RENDEZVOUS INN

On November 7, 2009 at The Rendezvous Inn will host a Wine Maker Dinner with Cole Bailey Vineyards. It will be a four course meal with wine pairings.

Cost of $87.50 Plus tax and gratuity
On November 7, 2009 at 6:30p.m.
At The Rendezvous Inn
647 N. Main St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

For more information and reservations please call 707 964-8142

The menu is posted at www.dine@rendezvousinn.com


Robyn and the Beachcomber Staff

Magic Mushrooms Hors D'oeuvres and Cooking Demonstration!

The Beachcomber Motel's Magic Mushroom Hors D'oeuvres and Cooking Demonstration is right around the corner!We are all so excited and cannot wait to be tasting those yummy Hors D'oevres prepared by the wonderful Julia! Being held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 4PM-6:30PM on our very own Captain's Deck! Enjoy a delicious selection of Wild mushroom appetizers and small plates accompanied by local Mendocino County wines, and one of the best ocean views in town, just in time for the sunset! $10 per person or $15 per couple. Call us and book soon! We are hoping for great weather!
(800) 400-SURF(7873) www.thebeachcombermotel.com


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MUSHROOM ID WORKSHOP & WALK 1

Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden Naturalist Mario Abreu will conduct a workshop on Mushroom identification on November 7, 2009 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. This workshop is a must for adventurists wishing to know more about our local fungi. For more information please call 707 964-4352 or go to www.gardenbythesea.org.

Robyn and the Beachcomber Team