All three stories this week have ties to nature and plants. Angela Swartz has a roundup of the latest outdoor recreation news around the Peninsula. Find out about a new park in Mountain View, a creek restoration project at a Belmont park, a new trail at a redwoods preserve and more.
Next, Karla Kane profiles Belmont resident and business owner Esterina Gentilcore, who crafts wooden cutting and charcuterie boards in various shapes and sizes using walnut and maple. Esterina started taking woodworking classes in 2021 and found the hobby not only beneficial for her mental health as a new mom with postpartum depression, but also discovered its viability as a business after her neighbors admired her homemade cutting board and wanted one of their own. Her home now doubles as the workspace for her business, Tavolo Studios.
And Adrienne Mitchel writes about a plant-based San Mateo seafood company founded by three generations of women. Jinka sells its vegan calamari, crab poppers, shrimp and sashimi in grocery stores nationwide, and it’s also served at vegan restaurant Twelvemonth — and slated to land on the menu at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read about the inspiration behind Jinka and where you can buy its products locally in Adrienne’s story.
Getting my plants in order,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
Finding her groove: How a Belmont mom’s woodworking hobby became a business – and a lifeline
Owner Esterina Gentilcore’s Tavolo Studios offers bespoke wooden cutting and charcuterie boards.
New playgrounds, paths and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around the Peninsula
From breaking ground on new playgrounds to restoring an eroding creek, there is lots being done to make nature more accessible on the Peninsula in the year to come.
Seafood with a catch: Three generations of women created this San Mateo company crafting vegan versions of fish products
Six years ago, Alberta Liao crafted a vegan tuna sandwich for her mother and grandmother’s Cupertino summer camp. That tuna spread is now available in stores nationwide, among an assortment of Liao’s other plant-based seafood products.
Congrats to Lucila Blanco Sheridan of Belmont, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Jumar the lion at Twin Pines Park in Belmont!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Portola Redwoods State Park 80th Anniversary Party: June 14 Portola Redwoods State Park is turning 80 and marking the occasion with a day of guided walks, guest speakers, live music, games, food and arts and crafts.
Collective Roots Community Garden Ribbon Cutting: June 14 Celebrate the grand opening of the new location of East Palo Alto’s Collective Roots Community Garden.
San Mateo County 13th Annual Pride Celebration: June 14 San Mateo County celebrates Pride with a family-friendly, sober event featuring a parade, food trucks, entertainment, community booths and more.
Common Clay Space Open House: June 14-15 New Cupertino pottery studio Common Clay Space will offer free walk-in sessions on a pottery wheel and a free plate-making demo during its open house weekend.
Sound Bath Meditation: June 18 Been curious about sound baths? Check out the experience – designed to be deeply relaxing and meditative – at the Los Altos Library.
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: June 18-July 13 Catch the world premiere of the country musical “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,” based on a Broadway play and feature film.
Summer Scamper: June 21 This annual 5K, kids’ fun run and family festival raises funds for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and takes place on the Stanford campus.
Books Inc. Mountain View Warehouse Sale: June 21-22 All new books are $5-$10 and gifts, board games and puzzles are up to 70% off during the bookstore’s warehouse sale. All proceeds support the store’s nonprofit The Reading Bridge.
Plan Ahead:
Boyz II Men: June 27 The R&B group brings its hits and harmonies to the Mountain Winery.
HOOPLA!: June 28 and July 4 Circus Bella brings its acrobatics, jugglers, clowns, aerialists and live band to public parks for free summer performances.
Bark n’ Brewfest: June 28 Sample local beers, wines and ciders (and meet adoptable animals), with proceeds benefiting Peninsula Humane Society.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy: June 28 Catch the matchup between California soccer rivals at Stanford Stadium, followed by a drone show.
Kesha and Scissor Sisters: July 3 Pop artist Kesha and rock band Scissor Sisters make a tour stop at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
BraveMaker Film Festival: July 10-13 Redwood City’s annual film festival celebrating independent cinema returns with screenings and special events.
Los Altos Art & Wine Festival: July 12-13 The annual Los Altos Art & Wine Festival offers live entertainment, food and drinks and the work of hundreds of artists from California and beyond.
Bay Area Fit Fest: July 19 Fitness studios and wellness brands come together for a day of pop-up workouts and classes, products and more in Central Park.
Summer Nights at Filoli: Through Sept. 18 On Wednesday and Thursday nights during the summer, Filoli is open late for sunset strolls, acoustic music, food trucks and sweet treats.
Art ‘from the heart’: Local muralist Jose Castro creates powerful protest imagery in Redwood City
North Fair Oaks artist’s downtown work will be preserved by city
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