Bodega Bay Beat by Joan Poulos - November 2019

GINOCHIO’S KITCHEN & SONOMA CONCIERGE

October 28, 2019

Can you feel the excitement? Are your taste buds getting ready? Ahh, that first bite of delicious sweet Dungeness crab. Will we be crab happy in November? Yes, hopefully! Our commercial fisherman will let us know the moment the latest tests for Domoic Acid are finalized. We want them to put their crab pots out for sure. Thanksgiving & the holidays are the money-makers for our crabbers. Don’t forget to support your local crab fisherman! It is hard and dangerous work! Buy more local crab!

SUPPORTING THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER– Bodega Bay Firefighters Association is proud to support breast cancer awareness month. They are still selling pink t-shirts at the BB Fire Station, 510 South Highway 1, for $20. This year’s shirts are dedicated to Lori Anello, Chief of Two Rock Volunteer Fire Department and Engineer for Coast Guard Fire at USCG Training Center in Two Rock. Lori is also the wife of one of their Fire Captains, Lou Stoerzinger. I’m a 17 year warrior. Let’s end this!

THE BLIGHT THAT GOT US SOME MONEY & ATTENTION, FINALLY – Supervisor Hopkins fought hard for Bodega Bay & won! From demolition at Meredith Pier, fixing Piers at the Marina and addressing the year old falling into our bay burned out house. This was just one of the many discussions that took place at the Bodega Bay Townhall hosted by the Bodega Bay Collaborative.

LAUGHING TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BB FIREFIGHTERS– Who doesn’t need a bit of laughter during the holidays? Join Vicki Barbolak, Betsy Salkind, Phil Griffiths & Lou Brockman on the piano on Saturday, December 14th at the Yacht Club for Comedy for a Cause. All proceeds will be donated to support the Bodega Bay Fire Protection District. To purchase tickets https://vickibarbolak2019.bpt.me Come to Bodega Bay for the show, stay for the weekend!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TRAINING – Offered by Bodega Bay CERT on Monday, November 4th at the Bodega Bay Fire Station from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Presented by C. David Shepherd, CEO, Readiness Resource Group. Visit www.bodegabaycert.org to learn more.

BODEGA MARINE LAB CAN ENLIGHTEN YOU – There are ongoing classes in the Fall Seminar Series open to the public, free of charge & offered by the largest employer in Bodega Bay – the UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab located on the stunning Bodega Headlands. Check them out: https://marinescience.ucdavis.edu/events T he Lab is also open on Fridays to the Public for docent led tours from 2 – 4 pm.

SENATOR COMES TO TOWN – Mike McGuire visited Bodega Bay, along with Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, to provide an update on several initiatives impacting the State of California and the coastal region. PGE, fires, homelessness & road repair projects he is working on took center stage in his presentation while the coastal residents in attendance brought the discussion to a more local topics of concern impacting our residents. Locals asked for more money to stay in our town that we raise to address fire/paramedic services, providing a safe passage through town for cars & pedestrians, addressing the commercial crab fishing issues and affordable housing alternatives. Seems he is listening! Missed the meeting? Give him a call at 707-576-2771 or email: senator.mcguire@senate.ca.gov

COME SEE OPEN STUDIOS & ENJOY AT ARTFUL DAY AT THE BEACH! – Salmon Creek Artwalk is November 2 & 3 from 10 am to 4pm in the Salmon Creek Village located 1 mile north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1. Look for the signs! More information: http://salmoncreekartwalk.com

HAVE A SAY! UPDATING THE LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LCP) – Time to get involved in this very important public review. Public workshops being held now. First was in Bodega Bay in October, next one is November 17 from 6 – 8 pm at the Timber Cove Fire Station. Learn more: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/PRMD/Long-Range-Plans/Local-Coastal-Program/Proposed/

LOOKING FOR THAT END OF YEAR DONATION CHOICE? - Help us build a much-needed licensed commercial kitchen at the Bodega Bay Grange. Mail a check to BB Grange, PO Box 152, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 or use Paypal: bbgrange777@att.net

NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT? Mark your calendar to attend the Bodega Bay Craft Fair November 29, 30th from 9 am to 5:00 pm & December 1st from 9 am to 1:00 pm at thePorto Bodega Clubhouse, 1500 Bay Flat Road, Bodega Bay.

Patty Ginochio is owner of Ginochio’s Kitchen & Sonoma Concierge.
EMAIL: pgino519@yahoo.com PHONE: 707-331-6722

After spending most of her career relocating corporate employees around the world, she began two successful family businesses in the coastal town of Bodega Bay, California with her daughter Alicia and her husband Paul. Patty has been coming to Bodega Bay her entire life and moved to the coastal town 12 years ago.

Patty is Vice President of Waves of Compassion Foundation, offering the first food pantry for the coastal community; Director for Bodega Bay CERT, helping Bodega Bay be prepared for a local disaster & Director for Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, assisting local businesses manage the unique coastal business environment. She began the Bodega Bay Collaborative, a group dedicated to providing information to the residents of Bodega Bay on the opportunities and challenges in their beloved village. Patty currently is serving as an appointee of Supervisor Hopkins on the Sonoma County Tourism Board of Directors. She was recognized by the Sonoma County Tourism Board with the Hospitality of the Year 2018 award for her leadership role during the 2017 Firestorm, as well as by Congressman Mike Thompson and Supervisor, Susan Gorin. She was also the recipient of the 2020 Community Member of the year award from Bodega Bay Fire Protection District. Patty was selected for the North Bay Spirit Award from the Press Democrat.

Patty enjoys hiking the Sonoma Coast, many times leading the hike offering bits of history with the goal that others will love & respect the coast as much as she does.