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Noyo Jim
09-10-2009, 03:51 PM
Take A Stand for Local Ocean Food!
Concert & Seafood Tasting @ Albion Flat Sept. 26th

Contacts: Mike Carpenter (707) 937-4362 <carp16axeman@gmail.com>
Jim Martin (707) 964-8326 <flatland@mcn.org>

Local ocean food providers urge everyone to come to the “Take a Stand for Local Ocean Food!” Concert and Seafood Tasting, at the Albion River Campground on Saturday, September 26, from noon until eight.

Sample local albacore tuna, fresh oysters, uni (urchin roe), sea palm tips, with beer and wine available. Learn about northern California's sustainable fisheries from community members who are taking a stand to support local ocean food. Our fisheries and public ocean access are threatened by the so-called Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), as well as plans for offshore energy projects like wave energy, and it is our goal to restore the people's relationship with the ocean as a source of food and wealth for our coastal economy.

Enjoy the music of Black Horse, the Gatecrashers, Steven Bates and Rogerwood. Raffle, silent auction and vendor booths add to the excitement.

Tickets are $10 for the Concert (BYO food) or $20 for the concert and seafood tasting. "Depression-Buster Deal": feed the family (4 tickets) for only $40. The event benefits the California Fisheries Coalition, statewide ocean food providers devoted to keeping public access open to sustainable fishing.

Overnight camping is available at Albion River Campground (707-937-0606) and the event location is off Highway 1, south of Fort Bragg, Ca.

Albion urchin diver Mike Carpenter was inspired to organize the Concert while diving. “When I started researching the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, I realized that this corporate-dominated process is an attack on sustainable fisheries and our whole community,” says Carpenter. “I hope a thousand people come to be informed, entertained, and share local ocean food. United we stand!”

Advance tickets can be purchased on the web at:
http://takeastandconcert.eventbrite.com/

Tickets can also be purchased locally at these supporting businesses: Albion River Campground, Albion Grocery, Elk Store, ER Energy, Southern Exposure, Sub-Surface Progression, V'Canto Bar & Restaurant, and the Caspar Beach Campground.

Sponsoring organizations and businesses include the Recreational Fishing Alliance, the North Coast Fishing Association, Little River Market, Ocean Fresh, Sonoma County Abalone Network, Aqua Rodeo Farms, J Bar S Ranch, Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers, Denise's Family Salon, Salmon Restoration Association, Faultline Music, Black Bear Press, Humboldt Fishermen's Marketing Association, Spunky Skunk and Rising Tide Sea Vegetable Co.

For more information call (707) 937-4362.

MiguelT
09-10-2009, 03:57 PM
I never stop being impressed at how well the norcal guys have their shit together for the upcoming MLPA's up there. You guys are going to put up a great fight!

Noyo Jim
09-11-2009, 12:28 AM
Thanks, Miguel!

This is a statewide effort. Donations to the California Fisheries Coalition from SoCal count a lot.

Thanks the the Watermen's Alliance for their recent donation to the CFC.

Keep your chins up. This is a long-haul process and we will win in the end.

Tino Bernazzani
09-11-2009, 12:39 AM
Jim,
Let me know if you need more volunteers?
I can also bring 3 abs for the tasting if need be, as I would try to get a dive in that morning.
I am looking forward to this.:beer::thumps:

Noyo Jim
09-12-2009, 12:40 AM
Jim,
Let me know if you need more volunteers?
I can also bring 3 abs for the tasting if need be, as I would try to get a dive in that morning.
I am looking forward to this.:beer::thumps:

Funny you should mention this. Mike Carpenter (sea urchin diver who is spearheading this thing) asked me to request that divers bring some abalone and share with the group... not for sale, but it would be a nice addition to the menu:

BBQ Oysters, Albacore
Buffalo burgers
Uni
Sea Veggies
Rock cod fried fish
and more to come...

We need volunteers! Free ticket for a couple of hours' work.

dankandco
09-12-2009, 01:29 AM
Wow. That menu is worth a road trip from SoCal!

Kelsea
09-28-2009, 04:43 PM
Please tell me you have pics of the event and all of the food!

Tino Bernazzani
09-28-2009, 05:47 PM
Sorry Kelsey I wish I would have been more diligent but I was put to work right when I got there.
The food was amazing, the people were fantastic, the music was great, and best of all, the weather was just right for shorts and T's. Yep it was a near perfect day on our coast. Well except for the big 10'ers rolling outside the coves. Made for a surgy day, but the viz was still a solid 5-10'.
Dove a new spot that I had never heard of before and had a chance to Q&A a local old timer who really opened my eyes to what it was like to be lifetime fisherman.
Good times, great cause, and one step closer to bringing the community together and get ready for the upcoming North Region MLPA process.

Kelsea
09-28-2009, 06:02 PM
No worries man, Bummer I was really hoping to see pics of what really sounded like a spectacular event. Especially the food! I am happy though to hear that it went really well and was a lot of fun and effort well spent. I must say, I'm really impressed w/ you NorCal folks. Very impressed. :toast:

Noyo Jim
09-28-2009, 08:35 PM
The Take a Stand Concert & Seafood Tasting was a huge success. Over 500 people attended, enjoyed great music, and won lots of raffle prizes. A lot of people had their eyes opened about the MLPA Initiative. We raised close to $10,000 for the California Fisheries Coalition. Thanks to all of you for your hard work and support!

The highlight of the day happened when Arch Richardson, one of the owners of the Richardson Ranch on the Sonoma Coast, won a Fender electric guitar donated by Faultline Music in Paso Robles. Arch graciously donated the guitar back for an impromptu live auction. During the auction, Arch bid up his own guitar to $550 and then he gave it to a young member of the Black Horse Blues Band! The crowd went nuts.

zenspearo
09-29-2009, 12:57 PM
Awesome. Congrats guys.

Tara
09-29-2009, 01:55 PM
I love it, great work everyone!