Community

Street Fair ~ Fireworks ~ Parade

The most highly anticipated event on the South Coast – the Point Arena Independence Celebration – will occur the weekend of June 30 & July 1, 2018!  Join us for food, fun and the largest display of fireworks in the region in beautiful Arena Cove!

Saturday, June 30 – Street Fair & Fireworks Extravaganza

Come early and stay late for the Street Fair at Arena Cove.  Festivities kick off at 4:00 pm with food, bands, arts and crafts and entertainment.  The Fireworks Extravaganza by Devastating Pyrotechnics will explode into the night sky starting at dark.

The band lineup this year:

• Dust in My Coffee
• The Groovinators
• Burnside
• DJ Jose Ruiz

Be sure to bring flashlights and jackets but leave your pets at home please.

$ 10.00 General Admission /$5 for youth 12-17  / children under 12 free / $20 for a family of four

Parking is limited/Shuttle bus available. Additional parking at City Hall (with shuttle service to the pier)

Food and craft vendor spots are available for the Street Fair on June 30. Download our Vendor Application Form or contact Point Arena City Hall at 707-882-2122.

Sunday, July 1– Downtown Parade

The Annual Downtown Parade steps off at noon on Main Street.  Groups are welcomed to join the parade.  Since this is a family-friendly parade, we ask you to keep things classy, safe, and fun.

Download our Parade Entry Form  or contact Point Arena City Hall at 882-2122.

How You Can Help!

This spectacular event doesn’t just happen out of the blue – it takes many hours of planning and lots of work by a dedicated group of volunteers and City staff. An event of this size runs on volunteers.  Please consider helping make this event a success.  Volunteers will receive free admission and a special t-shirt. Please contact Barbara Burkey at 882-2683 for more information.

We are also seeking sponsorships and donations for the event.  If you would like to help sponsor or donate to the Celebration or volunteer please contact City Hall at 882-2122.

Please Note…

Admission to the street fair and fireworks is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 12- 17.  Kids under 12 are free.  A family of four is $20.

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!!

Parking for the street fair and fireworks will be available at City Hall and in parking lot locations on Port Road.  No on-street parking is available on Port Road.  A shuttle bus will run from City Hall to the Cove from 4:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.

Please leave pets at home!

More information at:  https://pointarena.net/south-coast-independence-festival/ or the City’s Website at: www.cityofpointarena.net or call City Hall at 882-2122.

We look forward to seeing you at Arena Cove for fireworks on Saturday and downtown for the Parade on Sunday!

The City of Point Arena is seeking public input for naming our new park, located at Arena Cove above Arena Creek where the cypress trees are located.

The following names have been selected by the City Council for consideration.

Please vote below. Please vote only once.

More information on the park names is located below the poll.

Results will be announced at the November 28 City Council meeting.

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Notes:

“Seafoam Park” refers to a vessel that was lost in1931 while enroute to San Francisco. Remnants of the wreck are still visible at low tide.

“Arena Cove Park” is self-explanatory.

“Raven Park” refers to former Mayor, Councilmember and businessman Raven Earlygrow.

“Yomta Park” refers to the Pomo word for “dreamer.”

“Mountain Beaver Park” refers to the Point Arena Mountain Beaver, a federally-protected species with habitat along Port Road.

The 18th Annual Harbor & Seafood Festival

Sunday September 3, 2017 — Noon to 6pm
Point Arena Cove & Pier

This is an event that you don’t want to miss: a perfect setting with amazing food, stunning views, great company and all for a good cause – to raise money to keep our local pier operating all year long!

This year’s “Harborfest” menu features oysters, albacore kebabs, fish tacos, and abalone cakes!

Libations include craft beer courtesy of North Coast Brewery, assorted wines, and non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks and homemade lemonade.

This year’s bands include local faves Fast Company, OZONE BBQ, and Chuckwalla as well as the Nelson Lunding Trio and 3 Sheets to the Wind.

The kids area hosts a bouncy house, face painting and a sea-themed sidewalk chalk art competition.

There is no entry fee and parking is free. Bring the kids, but please leave the dogs at home.

For more information or to get involved please call Point Arena City Hall at 882-2122.

• Vendor Application
• Sponsorship Form

The City Council of the City of Point Arena is accepting applications for the role of City Treasurer for a term beginning July 2017 to January 2018.  2-year terms of service will begin in January 2018.

The City Treasurer for the City of Point Arena is a volunteer position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council.   There is no limit to the number of terms that the appointee may serve. The Treasurer does not need to be City of Point Arena resident or a registered voter.  The Treasurer’s monthly stipend is $200 per month.  The position is not eligible for employment benefits.

The main duties of the City Treasurer include accounting for all money coming into and being expended by the City; signing checks; preparing or overseeing deposits to the City’s designated bank; collecting City taxes and license fees prescribed by City ordinance; and drafting and submitting a “Treasurer’s Report” and accounting of receipts and disbursements monthly to the City Manager/Clerk and City Council.

Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is essential. Strong mathematical/accounting skills required.  Prior extensive use of accounting software being used by Point Arena is desired.

• Full Job Description 
• Point Arena Employment Application 

Applicants are required to submit their resume and the Point Arena Employment Application by 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 22, 2017 to Point Arena City Hall or by mail to PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468.

For additional information contact City Hall at (707) 882-2122 or email pa-admin@mcn.org.

Street Fair ~ Fireworks ~ Parade

The most highly anticipated event on the South Coast – the Point Arena Independence Celebration – will occur the weekend of July 1 & 2, 2017!  Join us for food, fun and the largest display of fireworks in the region in beautiful Arena Cove!

Saturday, July 1 – Street Fair & Fireworks Extravaganza

Festivities kick off Saturday, July 1 at 4:00 pm with food, bands, arts and crafts and entertainment.  The Fireworks Extravaganza will explode into the night sky starting at dark.  Food and craft vendor spots are available for the Street Fair on July 1.

Download our Vendor Application Form or contact Point Arena City Hall at 707-882-2122.

Sunday, July 2 – Downtown Parade

The Annual Downtown Parade steps off at noon on Main Street.  The theme this year is “Diver-City.” Groups are welcomed to join the parade.  Since this is a family-friendly parade, we ask you to keep things classy, safe, and fun.

Download our Parade Entry Form or contact Point Arena City Hall at 882-2122.

How You Can Help!

This spectacular event doesn’t just happen out of the blue – it takes many hours of planning and lots of work by a dedicated group of volunteers and City staff. An event of this size runs on volunteers.  Please consider helping make this event a success.  Volunteers will receive free admission and a special t-shirt. Please contact Barbara Burkey at 882-2683 for more information.

We are also seeking sponsorships and donations for the event.  If you would like to help sponsor or donate to the Celebration or volunteer please contact City Hall at 882-2122.

Please Note…

Admission to the street fair and fireworks is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 12- 17.  Kids under 12 are free.  A family of four is $20.

Parking for the street fair and fireworks will be available at City Hall and in parking lot locations on Port Road.  No on-street parking is available on Port Road.  A shuttle bus will run from City Hall to the Cove from 4:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.

Please leave pets at home!

More information at:  http://www.pointarena.net/events-festivals/4th-of-july-fest.html or the City’s Website at: www.cityofpointarena.net or call City Hall at 882-2122.

We look forward to seeing you at Arena Cove for fireworks on Saturday and downtown for the Parade on Sunday!