By CONSUELO MACEDO
Did you know that there was a thriving community located on the San Simeon Point well before Cambria was established officially in 1866?
Hear all about the fantastic 40-year industry of whaling when guide Gregory Anderson speaks at the Cambria Historical Society’s Annual Recognitions Banquet on Sunday, April 27. Primarily for members, the evening is open to the public with a prepaid dinner reservation via the club’s website at:: cambriahistoricalsociety.com, or at the Museum on Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 2251 Center Street. The deadline to reserve is April 21.
Come and hear many fascinating tales as told by this research specialist about how whaling was done from shore rather than out in large boats, as was customary in the Azores. Captain Joseph P. Clarke assembled a group of immigrants from those islands to spear and process the large creatures passing along the coast, just a few per year, in the mid 1800s. The Sebastian Store and post office were located on the point also before being relocated to its present site.
Learn the latest details about the CHS’s four properties, their progress, and how to support CHS community efforts. Check out membership and volunteer opportunities during the first ever Non-Profits Fair this Saturday at the Pinedorado grounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CHS has been meeting with the organization of 501-3cs since its inception a year ago and applauds its “sister organizations” as providers of myriad services to Cambrians. Come and be amazed!
Local photographer Mark Dektor continues in his quest to portray Cambrians from all walks of life at the Cambria Center for the Arts. See his outstanding exhibit through Sunday, April 27, and find out how to become part of his future exhibit, Hometown Cambria: Part Two. As the initial display was being completed, rancher David Fiscalini literally refused to be photographed unless Mark’s photo would be included. Dektor turned over his studio camera and indicated which button to push. Come to the exhibit and look for the artist’s own portrait. CCAT is open every day except Mondays, 12 to 4 p.m., at 1350 Main Street. Contact Mark Dektor for an appointment at: (818)397-4796.
