Harbor Village Christmas Trees and Holiday Event Center

Harbor Village will be filled with activities once again as their annual Christmas tree lot and events kick off in December. The Christmas tree lot will open the day after thanksgiving and run until Christmas. The tree lot will have Douglas firs, noble firs,   grand firs, wreaths, garland, stands, and much much more! that range from 2 feet high to 15 feet high, with free local delivery and 10% going back to a Charity of your choice. Also on weekends look for Santa Claus to take pictures with and local schools putting on performances in the mall with singing and dance.  


Harbor Village  donated 10% of sales last year back to local organizations of peoples choices raised over 1,100 dollars for charities and schools on the coast. This year we hope to raise 2,500  

Coastside Hope and cougar booster were among the most popular recipients of the tree lot. They received an additional 150 and 100$. Special Thanks to the shops at Harbor Village along with Oceano Hotel and Spa. Hopefully next year we could raise more money for the coast!
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Half Moon Bay International Marathon partners with Brazzle Berry!

The Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) and BRAZZLE BERRY Half Moon Bay are teaming up to sponsor a Volunteer Drive for the upcoming HMBIM race. On Saturday, August 25, HMBIM staff will be on hand at the BRAZZLE BERRY Frozen Yogurt store's flagship location in Strawflower Village in Half Moon Bay to answer questions and to make it easy to sign up volunteers. In return, everyone who signs up as a volunteer will receive a FREE 5 oz serving of BRAZZLE BERRY frozen yogurt.

The Volunteer Drive will take place from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Saturday August 25, at Strawflower Center, 80 North Cabrillo Hwy. Suite M, in Half Moon Bay.  Volunteers of the HMBIM join with many others from the community to make the event happen, receive a FREE HMBIM shirt, and enter into a chance to win one of several local business giveaways.

"BRAZZLE BERRY is proud to support and be a part of the 2012 Half Moon Bay International Marathon event," said Barry Brazzle (or Dave Seaton?), Chief Berry Officer. "We recognize the amazing contribution the HMBIM is making again in 2012 and we are happy to entice people to come join in the fun with the best frozen yogurt around!"

"The HMBIM is very appreciative of BRAZZLE BERRY's support to sponsor the Volunteer Drive," said Eric Vaughan, HMBIM Executive Director. "In 2012 we're contributing over $1mm of direct economic benefit to the Coastside and the greater Bay Area by supporting the athletes who are traveling to the race, and we want the community to come join the fun and volunteer!"

The 2nd running of the sold-out HMBIM, to be held September 23, 2012,  features 1000 athletes from 35 states and 6 countries, along with world renowned athlete and author, Dean Karnazes, as the official guest of the race. The all volunteer force works together to ensure the race exceeds everyone's expectations, and sets a great example for Half Moon Bay as a community event. Full information on the event is available on the Web at http://halfmoonbayim.org.
 
About the Half Moon Bay International Marathon:

Featuring "26.2 Miles of Running Heaven", the Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) was founded in 2011 to showcase the unique beauty of the California coast along with some of the best weather a marathon athlete could ever hope for. The inaugural event in 2011 featured athletes from 25 states and 4 countries and sold out in two months despite very little promotion. An official Boston Qualifier event sanctioned by the USA Track and Field organization, the HMBIM also focused on creating an eco-friendly event to consider the precious coastal community and worked to attain official status with the Council for Responsible Sport, receiving the coveted Gold Certification from this organization in the Event's very first year. The HMBIM features a full and half marathon and 10k and 5k events all on the same day.

About BRAZZLE BERRY:

BRAZZLE BERRY is committed to providing an unparalleled consumer experience by offering self-serve yogurt in a clean, natural and relaxing atmosphere. Motivated by the healthy alternative that all natural yogurts offer, and inspired by the Brazilian culture and commitment to the acai berry, BRAZZLE BERRY strives to establish a dominant market leadership position in the health food sector within five years.

While the rapid growth of the self-serve yogurt industry has put little differentiation between true healthy alternatives and phony impersonators, BRAZZLE BERRY believes in serving only the highest quality, all-natural and freshest ingredients.

Nights of Light

Nights of Light
Downtown shops stay open late for holiday shoppers and entertainment fills the streets, including horse and buggy rides, street performers, carolers, Santa Claus, and a parade of coastside children wearing strands of light.

Where: Downtown Half Moon Bay

When: First weekend of December

Info.: (650) 726-8380

Harbor Village Gives Back To Organizations

I just wanted to report that Harbor Village and the Christmas tree lot at Harbor Village that donated 10% of sales back to local organizations of peoples choices raised over 1,100 dollars for charities and schools on the coast. Harbor village had a decorating contest that gave 500 dollars back to local schools and the winner.

Coastside Hope and cougar booster were among the most popular recipients of the tree lot. They received an additional 150 and 100$. When checks are written we will update you on all charities and organizations who received money. Special Thanks to the shops at Harbor Village along with Oceano Hotel and Spa. Hopefully next year we could raise more money for the coast!

Around Town, posted by hmbbman, a resident of Half Moon Bay, CA.

Source: http://talkaboutwidget.hmbreview.com/topic.php?t=7608&c=7&d=/

Artificial Ice Skating Rink Comes to Harbor Village

Artificial Ice Skating Rink Comes to Harbor Village

Saturday December 10th 8 A.M-10 P.M
Sunday December 11th 8 A.M-10 P.M



The artificial ice rink is made from a Synthetic material which makes for the perfect hybrid-ice® skating surface, bringing together the fun of skating with the affordability of an energy-safe product. Without the need for expensive refrigeration units, generators, or electricity, and made from a recyclable, polymer compound, our rinks are the eco-friendly, low cost alternative to real ice.A non-toxic, glide enhancer liquid is sprayed on to the surface to reduce the friction created by the blade. Heat created by the blade moving across the ice helps to release the glide enhancer to further simulate gliding action. The amount of glide enhancer used, the cleanliness of the rink surface and the sharpness of the blade, combine to create the optimum skating experience. The rinks feels 10-15% slower than skating on typical refrigerated ice, and feels much like skating on a frozen pond.

Ice Skating rink will be located outside in the quad area at Harbor Village on Sat.
& Sun. (Dec. 10th and 11th).

Call (888) 606-4862 To reserve a spot as seating will be limited.

Month Long Harbor Village Holiday Events Calendar:

X-Mas Tree Farm- Month long Christmas tree Farm at Harbor Village. (Nov. 26th-December 24th.)
Meet Santa Claus- Meet Santa Claus himself and take your own free pictures every Saturday and Sunday In December through Christmas From 12-4 P.M inside the Shops at Harbor Village. (Dec. 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th, 17th and 18th.)
Christmas Movies-Watch Free Children’s Christmas Movies from 5-7 P.M every Friday and Saturday in December through Christmas (Dec.2nd and 3rd, 9th and10th, 16th and 17th.).

Gift Fair: Project Knew Groove Holiday Gift Fair Saturday Dec. 3rd 12-8 P.M
Awards Ceremony: The 3rd annual Coast side Schools Arts Contest, Tree Fundraising Drive, Ginger Bread House Decorating contest and all other awards will be given out on Sunday December 18th at 2 P.M.

Ice Skating Rink: Half Moon Bays 1st ever Artificial Ice skating rink will be at Harbor Village during the weekend of December 10th and 11th and be available for skating from 8 A.M-10 P.M.
Entertainment Every Weekend- Live Music, Entertainment, Face Painting and Activities will take place at Harbor Village every Saturday and Sunday inside the Shops at Harbor Village throughout Christmas.

Harbor Village Christmas

Christmas at Harbor Village features Festivities for families coming to the coast this December:

Half Moon Bay, Ca: Locals, tourists and casual day trippers coming out to the coast will have added reason to visit the Princeton area businesses this Holiday Season as the merchants at Harbor Village prepare for a full December of family events:

Overview of Holiday Events at Harbor Village:

Christmas Tree Farm- Month long Christmas Tree Farm at Harbor Village featuring Noble, Douglas and Grand Firs. Open from November 26th-December 24th.

A donation in the amount of 10% will be made on the sale of each Christmas Tree Sold with the only requirement being that you must complete a small form at the time of purchase. If you are someone with 2 or more groups you would like to support the 15% amount can be donated and divided up to a maximum of 3 groups.

The top 3 groups with the highest dollar amount of trees sold by Sunday December 18th will receive an additional amount of: $150 dollars-1st Place, $100-2nd Place, $50-3rd Place.

Harbor Village Christmas Tree Farm Holiday Hours

Open 7 Days Per Week through Dec. 24th:

Monday – Friday: 11:00 A.M – 8:30 P.M.

Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Sunday: 9:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Deliveries can be scheduled 7 Days per week to all Peninsula Locations.

Meet Santa Claus- Meet Santa Claus himself and take your own free pictures every Saturday and Sunday In December through Christmas From 12-4 P.M inside the Shops at Harbor Village. (Dec. 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th, 17th and 18th.)

Christmas Movies-Watch Free Children’s Christmas Movies from 5-7 P.M every Friday and Saturday in December through Christmas (Dec.2nd and 3rd, 9th and10th, 16th and 17th.).

Gift Fair: Project Knew Groove Holiday Gift Fair Saturday Dec. 3rd 12-8 P.M

Awards Ceremony: The 3rd annual Coast side Schools Arts Contest, Tree Fundraising Drive, Ginger Bread House Decorating contest and all other awards will be given out on Sunday December 18th at 2 P.M.

Ice Skating Rink: The 1st ever Artificial Ice skating rink will be at Harbor Village during the weekend of December 10th and 11th and be available for skating from 8 A.M-10 P.M.

Entertainment Every Weekend- Live Music, Entertainment, Face Painting and Activities will take place at Harbor Village every Saturday and Sunday inside the Shops at Harbor Village throughout Christmas.

Cost: Harbor Village Christmas is a free event.

Christmas Tree

Imagine of a Christmas but without having a Christmas tree. Well can you really imagine? Certainly not. The aroma and flavor of Christmas tree has become a central part of the Christmas festival. The enjoyment of celebration starts with the selection of the Christmas tree and then buying it to home. The pleasure continues with the decoration of the tree, especially when you find your kid is showing his full enthusiasm just to search for an appropriate place to tag the star on the tree branches. Christmas gifts are placed beneath the tree. All family members and friends get together around the Christmas tree for celebrating the occasion.



Symbol of Christmas

Christmas tree has symbolic significance in people from North America, Germany and other parts of Europe. It represents the celebration of Christmas season. They are green all year round and they look very lively and fresh, even when all others trees become dull and leafless. So symbolically they stand for everlasting life. It also promises the hope to return for spring. Since ages, these evergreen trees are respected with their greenness. However, five hundreds years back the religious implications actually attached with these trees. Moreover, it represents the care, affection, love and empathy for each other. It actually brings people under a single roof.

Selection of Christmas tree

There is not as such hard-fixed rule to use particular tree during Christmas time. Rather there is a wide range of varieties among which it is tough to identify the first used variety in historical time line. However there are lots of myths about it. Few oldest prodigies describe that the first used Christmas tree was fir tree. Although, there are older records that claim for the usage of hemlocks as Christmas tree, but truly the accurate identification is nearly impossible. In modern days, approximately 50 different sorts of conifers are sold to the shoppers. Common varieties may include pines, spruces as well as other firs. No matter what trees you choose for the purpose of celebrating Christmas, the only thing matters is the smile and glowing eyes of your son or daughter. For them, it is a time for true celebration and enjoyment.

Decoration of Christmas tree

When you are happy with your buying, next step you need to take is to secure ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. There is no defined rule for decorating your Christmas tree in general. It is entirely dependent on how you feel and Christmas tree, you may actually showcase your talent and creativity. It is the time to play with color, theme and style. want you Christmas tree to look. So the question lies with individual taste and preference. With the decoration of your The Christmas tree is designed with colorful ribbons, artificial fruits, ornaments, glistering garlands, and flashing small lights. It doesn’t really matter how you decorate your Christmas tree, but it is a symbolization of a timeless Christmas tradition of family members come close to each other exchanging gifts and affection.

Christmas Tree

One of the most awaited Christmas decor items, especially by kids, is undoubtedly the magical looking Christmas tree. It is said that Christmas tree was included in the celebrations ever since humans observed these evergreen trees glistening in the moonlit sky on a clear night sparkling against the backdrop of white snow. One of the most import Christmas symbols for centuries, Christmas trees were used in many pagan festivals to honor their gods and spirits. Vikings in North Europe considered these evergreen trees a reminder of the Spring that is about to approach and that the Winter will end soon. In ancient England and France, Druids used to honor God of harvests by decorating oak trees with fruit and candles, just as Romans adorned trees with trinkets and candles on Saturnalia.

It is said that the German Christians were the first to bring the trees into their homes to decorate or use a Christmas pyramid made of wood in areas where there was a scarcity of trees. Soon, whole Europe caught up with the trend and the English Royalty popularized it among the elite. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, decorated the first Christmas tree. They had then used candles, candies, fruits, and gingerbread. Christmas tree came to America with the German immigrants and was accepted by the general public only in the late 1800s. At the time of the first public display of a Christmas tree by German settlers in Pennsylvania, it was considered a symbol of pagans. Till then, apples, nuts, cookies, candies, colored popcorn and candles were the popular Christmas tree ornaments.

In the early 20th century, electricity brought a revolution in Christmas tree decoration. Electrical Christmas lights grew more and more popular every year and now most communities throughout the US feature public displays of Christmas trees. The President of the United States now lights the National Christmas Tree every year in Washington as an indication of the beginning of Christmas celebrations. The huge lighted tree at Rockfeller Center in New York is quite a spectacle and skaters spinning beneath it look like angels. Christmas Tree has now gained popularity all over the world and choosing the right Christmas tree and its ornaments, placing gifts beneath it and opening them at midnight is all now part and parcel of Christmas fun and revelry.

Harbor Village Christmas Trees

Harbor Village Christmas will feature events, decor, charities, christmas tree sales, music, and appearances by Santa Claus throughout the month of December. Harbor Village Christmas is a special event that gives you the spirit of Christmas, and this year is extra special! - Christmas tree sales (portion of proceeds will go to various charity's) - Music ( Various artists,elementary schools, and chorus classes) - Jumper ( A jumper for kids through the month of December) - Decorations ( Christmas tree decor from the various Elementary schools on the coast winner of competition receives 500$ for their school) - Appearances by THE ONE THE ONLY SANTA CLAUS!( EVERY WEEKEN UP TO CHRISTMAS)