It's a Weekend of Sharks, Pumpkins, Measure V Issues, and More in Pacifica

Join the Pacifica Beach Coalition and shark expert David McGuire to speak on local sharks, attacks and threats to sharks. Also watch a screening of “White Shark Café” a film by Sean Aronson, at the Sharp Park Library starting at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 & Saturday, Oct. 19

Good Shepherd Parish 1st Annual Pre-Holiday Craft & Vendor Show

Good Shepherd Parish welcomes the public to its first annual craft and vendor show.  Get started on your holiday shopping visiting over 30 local artisans and vendors, along with raffle prize drawings including San Jose Sharks Tickets, vendor product raffles and a 50/50 drawing, food and beverages.     

Saturday, Oct. 19

Measure V — The Great Pacifica Debate of 2013

Measure V is on the November ballot, and if you’re unsure about whether to mark “yes” or “no” on this phone tax, here’s your chance to learn more. Supporters of the newly proposed phone tax will debate the opponents of the Measure at the monthly breakfast meeting of the Pacifica-Daly City Democrats with Barbara Arietta, President of the Pacifica-Daly City Democrats' Club, as the moderator. It is neither necessary to be a club member, nor a Democrat to attend "Measure V - The Great Pacifica Debate of 2013.” All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend on Oct. 19. A full breakfast is available for $12; continental breakfast - $6; or coffee only - $3. However, no purchase is necessary. Doors opens at 9 a.m. Seating is between 9and 9:30 a.m. The meeting runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For any questions, and/or to RSVP, contact Barbara Arietta, Club President, at 415-246-0775 or email barietta@hotmail.com. 

Divisa Ensemble

A quintet of flute, oboe, violin, viola, and cello, the Divisa Ensemble’s instrumentation and “mix-and-match” approach allow for a wide variety of repertoire. On every program the Divisa Ensemble showcases its diverse repertoire of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary genres. Programs feature pieces with varied instrumental combinations ranging from duos to quintets with all five members performing as one complete ensemble. At Pacifica Performances Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd. at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 & Sunday, Oct. 20

The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a special display of champion pumpkins, arts and entertainment, old-fashioned Great Pumpkin Parade with six-time Gold Glove winner and all-time San Francisco Giants fan favorite J.T. Snow as Grand Marshal, Haunted House, crafts, home-style foods, pie-eating and costume contests, pumpkin carving and a zip-line and bungee jump, tasty wines and microbrews, pumpkin-infused ales and margaritas, and the Sunday-only “Made on the Coast” local artists block with music, authors, book signings and a haiku contest. Festival admission is free.