We’re back from Thanksgiving break — did we miss anything?
No, a tsunami warning wasn’t on our 2024 bingo card, but the scare this morning is a good reminder that natural disasters can strike when we least expect it.
If you haven’t checked on your family’s emergency supplies or evacuation plans recently, this weekend would be an opportune time to revisit them. And while we’re at it, we’ll list a few resources below for anyone who may find them helpful.
We also have timely links of a different sort — guides to the best books of the year by local authors and where to find holiday breads on the Peninsula. Read up before you take a look in a bookstore or bakery near you.
Getting that bread,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
-Santa Clara County alert system sign-up page AlertSCC and additional emergency preparedness resources.
-San Mateo County alert system sign-up page SMC Alert and additional emergency preparedness resources.
–Ready.gov/be-informed has tips for various disaster and emergency types, plus links to free preparedness materials, a guide for alerts and warnings and more.
-Check out the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services webpage on tsunami preparedness.
Your comprehensive guide to freshly baked holiday breads along the Peninsula
There’s no shame indulging in holiday bread this time of year, especially when it’s studded with dried fruit and nuts and coated with a sugary crust. But why indulge in those mass-produced European sweets when you can snag one at a Peninsula bakery?
‘Simplicity, elegance, minimalism’: Nagai Edomae Sushi showcases traditional edomae omakase in Redwood City
You won’t find trendy ingredients like blowtorched wagyu or caviar at the Peninsula’s newest omakase spot. Instead, you’ll find masterfully marinated hikarimono (silver-skinned fish), akami (bluefin tuna) and even dry-aged fish using a custom-made himuro, a piece of equipment utilizing a traditional method of refrigeration that brings out the umami in the fish.
The year’s best books by local authors
From gorgeous work for youngsters to historical fiction, fantasy and memoir, Grace Lane of Linden Tree Books shares her picks for some of the best reads by local authors published in 2024.
There was no trivia last week, but congrats to Rudy W., who was the first reader to correctly identify where the photo from the Nov. 21 newsletter was taken (it’s Barebottle Brewing Company in Menlo Park! And the Nov. 14 trivia winner whose name we didn’t have previously was Adriana Cicciarelli!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win swag from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Shoreside Shark Discovery Day: Dec. 7 Learn all about sharks, including getting up close with some gentle local leopard sharks, at a special event dedicated to these marine creatures.
Woofs, Meows and Ho Ho Ho: Dec. 8 Whis-Purr Rescue Inc. hosts its annual Christmas boutique, featuring a visit from Santa (for photos with kids and/or pets) and the opportunity to meet adorable kittens and cats up for adoption.
Guided Walk at Bean Hollow: Dec. 8 Join a state park educator on a guided 2-mile hike along the bluffs between Bean Hollow State Beach and Pebble Beach.
Fungus Fair: Dec. 8 Calling all fungus fans! The Mycological Society of San Francisco Fungus Fair offers workshops, lectures, displays and vendors and even some tasty mushroom soup.
Terrapin Family Band with Molly Tuttle: Dec. 20 The second annual “Grateful Holiday” show features the Terrapin Family Band with a special guest: the bluegrass superstar with Palo Alto roots, Molly Tuttle.
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio: Dec. 20 Blues-rock icon Elvin Bishop brings his Big Fun Trio (including guitarist/pianist Bob Welsh and percussionist/vocalist Willy Jordan) to Club Fox for an intimate concert.
European Christmas Party: Dec. 21 A buffet dinner, live music and refreshments are on the menu at Alhambra Irish House’s holiday event.
It’s A Wonderful Life: Dec. 24 Stanford Theatre’s annual Christmas Eve tradition returns with two screenings of the beloved film.
Plan Ahead
Grapes and Giggles: Dec. 27 Looking for laughs? Domenico Winery hosts stand-up comedians every month, including this holiday season show.
Anastasia: Through Dec. 29 Hillbarn Theatre presents the sweeping musical (based on the animated film) about a young woman who may be long-lost Russian royalty.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration: Dec. 31 Families can count down to the new year at a kid-friendly hour with Hiller Aviation Museum’s “Noon Year’s Eve” event.
DIY Chinese New Year Couplet Workshop: Jan. 5 Learn the basics of Chinese calligraphy and create couplets for Lunar New Year under the guidance of calligraphy artist Jojo Liu.
Holidays at Filoli: Through Jan. 12 The historic estate is all aglow for the holiday season, featuring dazzling displays and some special events and experiences.
Yan Can Cook Live: Jan. 14 Beloved chef Martin Yan demonstrates how to cook dishes from his two new cookbooks followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing.
IlluminOdyssey: Through Jan. 26 CuriOdyssey hosts an immersive winter display inspired by the science of light.
Just for the Record: Through March 2 The Museum of American Heritage’s current exhibition showcases vintage record players and phonographs.
A growing tradition: At Christmastime, Peninsulans flock to the Santa Cruz Mountains to cut down their own trees
U-cut farms Skyline Ranch and Lone Star are rooted in the generations that run, support them.
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