PIDO Pointer cartoonist Damon :) Guthrie is making several of his classic Point Isabel cartoons available free for your coloring pleasure.

It’s easy to download the first set of cartoons – all created with the backdrop of Point Isabel Seashore – and print out at home, then color. We’re looking forward to seeing your creative flourishes.

Damon has been creating exclusive comics for PIDO that we publish in the PIDO Pointer and on this Comics page. Damon lives in Berkeley with his wife, kids, and dog.

PIDO’s famous Barktoberfest dog costume contest and parade is Sunday, October 29, noon to 2 pm, in the field next to (north of) Mudpuppy’s/Sit & Stay Café at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline.

The costume contest is free for PIDO members, $5 for nonmembers. (You can join on the spot. A lifetime PIDO membership is just $10 to $20.) The parade and festive atmosphere are free for everyone.

The short parade along the shoreline begins at 1 pm, followed by judging, prizes, and photos of winners.

The prize categories are Small Dog (up to around 20 lbs.), Medium Dog (around 20 to 45 lbs.) and Big Dog (45 pounds and up). The esteemed judges this year include East Bay Regional Park District Director Elizabeth Echols and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia.

For a limited time, you can order PIDO’s Barktoberfest tees and hoodies at our estore, thanks to DGH Outfitters in Berkeley.

PIDO members are invited back to the Columbia Sportswear Company employee store in Richmond! A few times a year, the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Richmond invites PIDO members to shop at employee discount prices.

The next invitation period is September 8 through October 8, 2023. PIDO has emailed all members with the invitation. You'll need to show the email to get into the store.

The store is stocked with current season products from our Family of Brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna – items marked with discounted pricing 40-60% below retail price