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THE PILOT Volume 44 Number 4 Redwood Shores Community Association April 2014 RSCA Events for 2014 • Eggstravaganza - Saturday - April 19th Marlin Park - 1:00pm - 1:01pm Egg Hunt is over in a FLASH so come before 1pm! • Summer Concerts - Sundays - 5:00pm -7:00pm June 22nd The Shanks July 13th Cocktail Monkeys August 10th Highway Blues • Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd Mariner Park • Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6th Redwood Shores Library Parking Lot Update on Pipeline Coming to Redwood Shores By Dan Child, Manager, Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) Everybody’s heard the saying “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” What does that mean? It’s an analogy used to express focusing too much on the details of a situation (the trees), and not seeing the big picture (the forest). About 100 Redwood Shores residents attended one of our five public meetings between March 5 and March 12. While we focused on the early planning stages of four potential routes for replacing the pipeline that brings wastewater from near the San Carlos airport to the treatment facility in southeastern Redwood Shores, many visitors asked, “Why do you need it at all?” Fair enough. From the first meeting to the fifth meeting, we improved our public presentation on why the pipeline improve- ment project is essential. Our pipes are outdated and we have to fix them to avoid environmental disasters through leaks, which have been increasing over the years. Besides the leaks, the fact is that current pipe system was under designed to han- dle the system’s capacity. It is now and will be even more so in the future because the system is running at higher flow and pressures than the pipe was designed to handle. This column has a word limit, so please visit our website at www.svcw.org. We have put lots of information on it, includ- ing the next planning and environmental review steps and your opportunities to provide input. We are not working in a vacuum here. Our Commission (com- prised of an elected city council member from Redwood City, Belmont, San Carlos, and an elected director from the West Bay Sanitary District) is being progressive and responsive to pro- tecting public health, the environment, and our facilities. Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a Report Card for America’s Infrastructure that depicts the condi- tion and performance of the nation’s infrastructure in the famil- iar form of a school report card by assigning letter grades to each type of infrastructure. Wastewater got a D! The report says capital investment needs for the nation’s waste- water and stormwater systems are estimated at $298 billion over the next 20 years. Pipes represent the largest capital need. Fixing pipes will address sanitary sewer overflows, combined sewer overflows, and other pipe-related issues. Since 2007, the federal government has required cities to invest more than $15 billion in new pipes, plants, and equipment to eliminate combined sewer overflows. There are about 800,000 miles of public sewer mains in the United States. Many of these pipes were installed after World War II, meaning they are approaching the end of their useful life. (SVCW’s were installed in 1969 and are outdated). Simply put, wastewater infrastructure at many of the 15,000 waste- water treatment facilities in the U.S. is aging, and these communi- ties are facing the same difficulties and challenges as Redwood City. See more about the national wastewater pipe replacement dilemma at http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org Sign up on our website to receive Redwood Shores updates: www.svcw.org
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THE PILOTVolume 44 Number 4 Redwood Shores Community Association April 2014
RSCA Events for 2014• Eggstravaganza - Saturday - April 19thMarlin Park - 1:00pm - 1:01pmEgg Hunt is over in a FLASH so come before 1pm!
• Summer Concerts - Sundays - 5:00pm -7:00pmJune 22nd The ShanksJuly 13th Cocktail MonkeysAugust 10th Highway Blues
• Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd Mariner Park
• Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6thRedwood Shores Library Parking Lot
Update on Pipeline Coming toRedwood Shores
By Dan Child, Manager, Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW)
Everybody’s heard the saying “You can’t see the forest for thetrees.” What does that mean? It’s an analogy used to expressfocusing too much on the details of a situation (the trees), andnot seeing the big picture (the forest).
About 100 Redwood Shores residents attended one of our fivepublic meetings between March 5 and March 12. While wefocused on the early planning stages of four potential routes forreplacing the pipeline that brings wastewater from near the SanCarlos airport to the treatment facility in southeastern RedwoodShores, many visitors asked, “Why do you need it at all?”
Fair enough. From the first meeting to the fifth meeting, weimproved our public presentation on why the pipeline improve-ment project is essential. Our pipes are outdated and we haveto fix them to avoid environmental disasters through leaks,which have been increasing over the years. Besides the leaks,the fact is that current pipe system was under designed to han-dle the system’s capacity. It is now and will be even more so inthe future because the system is running at higher flow andpressures than the pipe was designed to handle.
This column has a word limit, so please visit our website atwww.svcw.org. We have put lots of information on it, includ-ing the next planning and environmental review steps and youropportunities to provide input.
We are not working in a vacuum here. Our Commission (com-prised of an elected city council member from Redwood City,Belmont, San Carlos, and an elected director from the West BaySanitary District) is being progressive and responsive to pro-tecting public health, the environment, and our facilities. Everyfour years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases aReport Card for America’s Infrastructure that depicts the condi-tion and performance of the nation’s infrastructure in the famil-iar form of a school report card by assigning letter grades toeach type of infrastructure. Wastewater got a D!
The report says capital investment needs for the nation’s waste-water and stormwater systems are estimated at $298 billionover the next 20 years. Pipes represent the largest capital need.Fixing pipes will address sanitary sewer overflows, combinedsewer overflows, and other pipe-related issues. Since 2007, the
federal government has required cities to invest more than $15 billionin new pipes, plants, and equipment to eliminate combined seweroverflows. There are about 800,000 miles of public sewer mains inthe United States. Many of these pipes were installed after World WarII, meaning they are approaching the end of their useful life.(SVCW’s were installed in 1969 and are outdated).
Simply put, wastewater infrastructure at many of the 15,000 waste-water treatment facilities in the U.S. is aging, and these communi-ties are facing the same difficulties and challenges as Redwood City.See more about the national wastewater pipe replacement dilemmaat http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org
Sign up on our website to receive Redwood Shores updates:www.svcw.org
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood ShoresLibrary on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
Our next meeting will be April 17th, 2014
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DON’T DO IT !Whether it’s the geese, ducks, CROWS, or any other species in the Shores, it’s not goodfor our wildlife and it’s not good for your neighbors. Be a great neighbor, respect our Shores biosystem, and let our wildlife be wild !
Page 4The Latest on the Parkway
Renovations!RWC - When right-of-way plantings are lookingtired…we notice too! Some landscaping is reactingnegatively to recycled water… or it’s just plain old!
Here’s what we’ve renovated during the past 12months….Redwood Shores Parkway:• Shearwater – new irrigation, planted 17 x 1 gal. Salvia chamaedry-oides and 28 x 1 gal. Coleonema ‘album’• Egret Lane – new irrigation, planted 28 x 1 gal. Coleonema‘album’• Avocet Dr. – new irrigation, planted 51 x 5 gal. Leptospermumrotundifolium (2 ends of RWS Pkwy)• Shell Pkwy – new irrigation, planted 28 x 1 gal. Coleonema‘album’• Marlin Dr. –new irrigation, planted 26 x 1 gal. Coleonema ‘album’(both ends of RWS Pkwy)• Bridge Parkway – new irrigation, planted 9 x 1 gal. Coleonema• Shoreline Dr. (near Bridge) – planted 21 x 5 gal. Leptospermumrotundifolium• Shoreline Dr. – new irrigation, planted 18 x 1 gal. Coleonema‘album’• Marketplace Lane – new irrigation, ornamental boulders, planted7 x 15 gal. flowering plum trees, 24 x 5 gal Grevilleas, 24 x 1 gal.Coleonema pulchrum, 17 X 1 gal. Stipa tenuissima (hair grass)Bridge Parkway:• Marin Parkway – new irrigation, 45 x 1 gal. Salvia chamaedry-oides• Library - near northern entrance – 45 x 1 gal. S. chamaedryoidesShell Parkway:• Redwood Shores Parkway – planted 45 roses –‘Julia Child’Shearwater Parkway:• Redwood Shores Parkway - planted 7 x 5 gal. Leptospermumrotundifolium• Breakwater and Mindanao – planted 25 x 1 gal. Salvia, and 22 x1 gal. Coleonema Marlin Park:• Marlin Drive entrance – new irrigation, removal of dyingMyoporum trees – installation of 11 x 24” box Pittoporum tenuifoli-um and 11 x 24” box Maytenus ‘Green Showers’
Future installations: old plants removed and ready to plant!• Redwood Shores Parkway Bus Stop, between Cringle and Bridge– plant removal – prep to plant Grevillea Redwood Shores Parkway:• Bridge Parkway – plant removal -preparations to replantBridge Parkway:• Bowsprit - plant removal, and preparations to replantBowsprit: • Compass and Bridge – making plans to renovate as an Eagle Scoutproject with Redwood Shores resident! Redwood Shores Parkway -between Twin Dolphin and Marketplace Prep to plant ornamental grasses. Myoporums Trees removedShell Parkway: (Bridge area) • removal of damaged Agapanthus, needs new irrigation, new trees
More to come!
Free Workshop for Homeowners onEnergy Efficiency Rebates &
IncentivesEvery home has room for improvement when it comes to sav-ing energy and money. Now, through Energy UpgradeCalifornia™ Home Upgrade, homeowners can improve theirhome’s energy efficiency, increase comfort, and add value totheir homes! Homeowners can receive up to $4,500 in incen-tives and rebates, plus $300 for a home energy assessment.The County of San Mateo is hosting a free workshop open toall Bay Area homeowners WHEN: Meeting time and place to be announced.WHERE: Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd,Burlingame, CA 94010
Cara Bautista, Sustainability CoordinatorEnergy Upgrade California Program Coordinator for SanMateo County, County of San Mateo. (650) 363-4125
Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County!
Make a difference this April by choosing a smarter way to com-mute to work. Simply carpool or vanpool, take the ferry or tran-sit, bicycle or walk to work and you will make an immediate, pos-itive impact on our local environment and quality of life. Plus,you can earn a $40 incentive*, win weekly prizes and be enteredto win a GRAND PRIZE: an Apple iPad.
Complete the Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo Countypledge form on www.commute.org, Take a commute alternativeto work a minimum of eight times during March and April, andyou are on your way to improving our San Mateo County com-mute! Pledge Now and Win!
*Disclosures: Must meet campaign requirements to participate inthe campaign. Survey is required to receive incentives and entryinto grand prize drawing. The incentives will be given out on afirst-come, first-served basis until campaign funds are depleted.
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SamTrans is Looking for Volunteers to Serve on the CAC
SamTrans Seek Volunteers For Its Citizens Advisory CommitteePublic members interested in providing input on local transit programs are encouraged to volunteerfor the SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The 15-member CAC meets monthly and isresponsible for offering feedback on the needs of transit users and informing San Mateo County resi-dents of transit programs on the Peninsula. It also acts in an advisory capacity to the SamTrans’Board of Directors.
The SamTrans CAC has the following openings:* Two community representatives* Two multimodal representatives* Four bus rider representativesThe CAC meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the San Mateo County TransitDistrict headquarters at 1250 San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos. Interested persons can download the CAC application at www.samtrans.com or call 650-508-6279(TTY 650-508-6448). Applications are due by March 7.
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Redwood City PAL Announces the Selection of a New Executive DirectorPAL receives its oversight from the PALBoard in collaboration with RedwoodCity Police Department leaders.
The programs provided by PAL aredesigned to help youth assimilate honestvalues, skills and goals. PAL’s mission isto build partnerships between youth,police and the community through educa-tional, cultural, recreational and outreach programs. The primarygoal for all involved is to help youth reach their full potential.PAL, the Redwood City Police Department, the Redwood CitySchool District and the City of Redwood City have formed aunique public and private partnership, which is critical in provid-ing delinquency prevention programs.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Daniel’s experience andknowledge joining the PAL team,” stated PAL Vice PresidentAlpio Barbara. Spectrum Magazine Publisher Steve Penna servesas the organizations President.
Executive Director Dan Bergeron received the unanimous back-ing of the PAL Board of Directors and Redwood City Police ChiefJR Gamez who also sits on the Board.
Redwood City, CA. - Daniel P. Bergeron has been chosen tolead the Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) into itsnext phase of programming and development.
Starting as a Program Coordinator for the Peninsula Boys & GirlsClub in San Mateo, Bergeron worked his way up to ProgramDirector and then Director of Operations. The Executive Directorposition at PAL of Redwood City is a natural progression forBergeron, who possesses such a broad spectrum of talent and abil-ity.
One of Bergeron’s main responsibilities will be to operate and runthe PAL Community Center at the Taft School Campus inRedwood City. Through that facility, PAL reaches out and collab-orates with such diverse groups and local organizations includingthe Ballet Folklorico, Mexico Vivo, Casa De La Cultura, VerdeAmbassadors, Zumba Dance, the Friendly Acres NeighborhoodAssociation, the Junior Fire Academy, Redwood City SchoolDistrict, Redwood City Park, Recreation and CommunityServices, Stanford GOALS program and the Boys and Girls Clubof America.
PAL is an independent non-profit community-based organizationproviding intervention, prevention, and alternative programs to at-risk and economically challenged youth in Redwood City.
Lazarus is four days dead in histomb. His sisters tell Jesus, “Ifyou had been here my brotherwould not have died.” Story isn’tover yet. Is anything too hard forGod?
We are face to face with hopelessendings every day. Barrenness,failure, aging, natural disasters,alienated love, oppressive powers,financial ruin, death – but in God’s story there is always thepromise of new life. Because, after all, is anything too hard forGod? By Pastor Mary Graves - www.trinity-pres.org
NITROUS OXIDEWe administer nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” to our patients for its calming effect. Although it does a great jobof decreasing a patient’s perception of discomfort, we’ll still use a local anesthetic to numb the area we’re treating. We won’tuse nitrous oxide if you’re pregnant, have an inner ear infection, or suffer from asthma.
WHAT TO EXPECT – You breathe nitrous oxide through a small mask that covers your nose, Within just a few minutes, youwill notice it’s effects. Most people experience a sense of relaxation, happiness, slight numbness, and a disconnection fromwhat’s happening around them.
YOU CAN CONTROL THE EFFECTS – We can adjust the dosage of the nitrous oxide gas to fit you needs. You can alsocontrol its effects by controlling your breathing. The more deeply you breath through your nose, the more you’ll feel itseffects, and you can safely drive after the dental appointment.
Let us know if you’d like to try nitrous oxide to feel more relaxed during your next dental appointment.
Is Anything Too Hard For God?I haven’t seen the movie “Noah” yet, but I am impressed withthe star-studded cast, and the fact that they try to make it real.In the trailer, Emma Watson (who plays Hermione in the HarryPotter movies) tells Russell Crowe (I mean Noah), “This is theend of everything.” I loved the quick come back from Noah:“It’s the beginning… the beginning of everything.”
How many times have we thought, or even said, the exact samewords that came out of Emma Watson’s mouth? Your marriageblows up in front of your eyes. Your high school son falls intoa bad crowd and becomes someone you no longer know.Unexpected lay-offs at work; you can’t believe it includesyou! You get the lab result you dread.“This is the end of everything.”
But the unfolding drama of the post-Noah story keeps rein-forcing what Russell Crowe said. It’s a new beginning, a res-cue, a resurrection, a new creation. One of God’s angels saidit best at the climax of the Abraham and Sarah story, when thetwo of them were a barren couple pushing 100 with no hope ofa baby and they are told that she would have a baby in her armson her hundred birthday. She bursts out laughing, but the angelsays, “Is anything too hard for God?”
Apparently not.
The Israelites are cornered by Pharoah and his armies at theRed Sea. “This is the end of everything!” Jesus’ friend
Plant a Tree on Arbor DayIn 1970, President Richard Nixon declaredArbor Day a federal holiday and it is observedthe last Friday in April of each year. Make sureyou plant a tree on that day, because Arbor Dayis a celebration of trees and their importance toproviding shelter, stabilization for the ground, and beauty to thebeholder.
Facts about Arbor Day - The first Arbor Day was celebrated April10, 1872 in the State of Nebraska. More than 1 million trees wereplanted in Nebraska as they celebrated the first Arbor Day.
Page 10Nominations Are Now Being
Accepted For TheMayor’s 26th Annual Beautification
Recognition Sponsored By ThePride and Beautification Committee
Redwood City - Deadline for Entries: 5pm, Friday, May 30, 2014
Purpose: To encourage the efforts of community members in beautifyingand improving their homes, buildings, and properties, and to pub-licly acknowledge, share and recognize their pride in being part ofRedwood City. Eligible Property Types:Single-family homes to fourplexes, apartment buildings, home-owners association complexes, commercial properties, andmobile homes. Special Notes:* BUILDINGS MUST BE OCCUPIED AND NOT FORSALE during the application or screening process. * REMODEL OR LANDSCAPE PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETE upon submitting the application.Screening: A panel of volunteer committee members will pre-screen theentries to verify eligibility.Recognition: Entries will be recognized at a City Council Meeting to beannounced. The number of recognitions given will be at the dis-cretion of the volunteer committee members. PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.More Information:* You can apply online. * Questions? Call 650.780.7300.* To access full details, including the application, in bothEnglish and Spanish, visit:http://www.redwoodcity.org/government/bcc/pride/recognition.html
Tuesday, April 22
Carlmont High School Events It’s April, which means there are only afew months of school before summervacation! Carlmont High School is end-ing the 2014 school year with a bang, byhosting a series of exciting events open tothe public during the next few months.Come join us on campus, and show someScots pride!
Student Directed Play (Alice inWonderland) This will be on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 p.m.in Carlmont’s Performing Arts Center. Watch as Carlmont stu-dents bring to life the characters and scenes of Alice inWonderland, a literary and theatrical classic great for audiences ofall ages.
Dance Show “Props”: Carlmont will be holding its annual danceshow on May 8th, 9th and 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing ArtsCenter. This year’s theme is “Props,” and talented Carlmontdancers will be showcasing a wide variety of dancing styles andtechniques, as they find creative ways to incorporate stage propsinto their movements.
Carlmont Spring Instrumental Music Concert: All Carlmontinstrumental musicians will be playing during this concert. Theseconcerts will be on May 14th, 15th and 16th at 7:00 pm. Pleasevisit the Carlmont website, www.carlmont.seq.org to see whichgroups will be playing each day.
Carlmont Spring Choir Concert: “A World of Song”: Carlmontchoirs will be hosting their spring concert on May 21st and 22ndat 7:00 pm. All choirs will be present on both days, so come joinus for a night full of music, dancing, and sparkles!
Buy your tickets for the shows listed above, a couple weeksbefore opening night at http://www.carlmontperformingarts.com
Last but not least, Carlmont will be holding its graduation cere-mony for the class of 2014 on June 6th at 10:00 am. Be sure tojoin us as we honor our graduating seniors! The ceremony will beheld on the Carlmont football field.
We hope to see you at all of these exciting Carlmont High Schoolevents! More events will be coming up next month.
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Page 14Change Your Batteries Now
Daylight Time Savings has started, andyou’ve already changed your clocks (yes –forward)! Once again, our Fire Department isurging residents to use this opportunity to alsocheck/change the batteries in your smoke / CO(carbon monoxide) alarm. That’s right, a COalarm is now required in most households, by statelaw, and it’s a great idea.Fresh batteries allow smoke and CO alarms to do their jobs
saving lives by alerting families of a fire or a buildup of dead-ly carbon monoxide in their homes. Nationwide, it’s estimated that two-thirds of fire deaths
occur in homes where there are no smoke alarms or no work-ing smoke alarms. That is why it is important to replace bat-teries at least once every year and to test your alarms everymonth to make sure they work. Residents should have smokealarms on every level of their home, outside bedrooms andinside each bedroom.CO is called the “invisible killer,” because it is a colorless,
odorless and poisonous gas. Because of this, people may notknow they are being poisoned. Carbon monoxide is producedby the incomplete burning of fuel in various products, includ-ing furnaces, portable generators, fireplaces, cars and charcoalgrills.That is why it is important to have working CO alarms in
the home, on each level and outside each sleeping area. For more information on fire safety
visit www.redwoodcity.org/fire
Box Tops For EducationEver notice the small pink
label with a pencil that is onthe packaging of productsfrom companies likeZiploc, Hefty, Avery,General Mills, Green Giant,Hanes, etc.? Support our two RWS elementary schools (Sandpiper
Elementary and Redwood Shores Elementary) by clipping offBoxTop (boxtops4education.com) from any product that youalready buy! Box Tops for Education are a small, easy way tohelp PTAs provide things like classroom supplies and field tripfees. Redwood Shores residents can help by clipping your Box Tops
labels (it only takes 5 seconds to clip and save them in a bag) anddropping them off in a collection box at the Postal Annex (274Redwood Shores Parkway – near Nob Hill Foods) whenever youare shopping nearby. You can also drop labels off at the schooloffices of Sandpiper Elementary or Redwood Shores Elementary.A big, special Thank You to Postal Annex for helping support
our schools!
Sandpiper Elementary Principal – Mrs. Erica Gilbert, RWS Elementary Principal - Mr. Bob Sherman
Page 15Cycling in Redwood Shores
Calling all cyclists interested in recreational biking through-out Redwood Shores and adjoining communities. If you arelooking for cycling buddies, newroutes, training partners, group rid-ing, etc. then read on ...
Ride Schedule and MeetingPlace -We depart from Redwood ShoresLibrary, every Saturday and Sunday @ 10 am. Redwood Shoreslibrary is located at 399 Marine Parkway, a block east of theOracle campus. Adjacent Sea Link Café offers small snacks andbathroom facilities.
There are several routes for all ages, abilities, type of bicycle,and training - Flat, easy routes range from 5 miles to well over30 miles. Popular routes include the San Mateo Loop, theDumbarton Bridge, and San Francisco Airport. Advanced, chal-lenge-oriented cyclists may head west to Canada Road via a hillclimb for training routes into Portola Valley.
There will always be something for everyone!• A Featured Ride - Once we start to have a decent turnout, we canfeature certain rides. Never cycled to the Dumbarton Bridge orSan Francisco Airport, now’s your chance!• Bike and Road Safety - Bike helmets are mandatory on ourrides; no exceptions! Eye protection is strongly recommended.Most routes feature a bike lane or protected, paved trail. And ofcourse, always obey the rules of the road.• Bike Maintenance - So you are all excited and managed to digout your bike. But it needs a little work to be road-worthy. Noproblem, plenty of local bike shops or REI can tune up your bikeand have you ready to go in no time. You can find us at: www.rwsbikers.com . So come on out andjoin us. Let’s ride!
By Emanuel Washington, Redwood Shores Resident
More On Our Redwood ShoresCrossing Guards
That smiling face that helps keep par-ents and children safe while crossing toand from Redwood Shores Elementarybelongs to Ann Thomas. If you’redriving, walking, or bicycling by, thereisn’t often a chance to stop and chatwith Ann but I recently spent sometime to get to know her a little better.
Except for a brief period, Ann has beenthe sole crossing guard for RedwoodShores Elementary (RSE) since theschool opened. Ann has been a cross-ing guard for 11 years, working at anumber of schools in Redwood City(including Sandpiper) and Belmontprior to coming to RSE.
Ann really enjoys working at RSE, “I love the kids. They are socute and polite to me.” She particularly loves the exceptionalfriendliness of the community. The traffic flow during schoolmornings is more complex than average and we are fortunate tohave such a dedicated person helping keep us safe.
Ann originally hails from Columbus, Georgia and worked forPacific Bell as a clerk in the Engineering Department for 30 yearsuntil she retired in 1990. In 2003 she was “tired of sitting around”and answered a help wanted ad for crossing guards. When RSEopened she accepted the opportunity to come to the school whichis closer to her home in San Mateo. Ann has a daughter and agrandson. In her spare time Ann loves to spend time with herfriends, go to church, and visit the casinos.
I know she is appreciated when I see her showered with gifts andtreats during holidays and at the end of the school year. Next timeyou see Ann, make sure to give her a smile, “hello”, wave, “thankyou” or all the above!
Submitted by Winslow Yee
Belmont United Soccer Club Spring Academy SPARKS ProgramDates: Apr 2 to May 16, 1 or 2 day options available.
The Spring Academy is for children 5 to10 years old and provides a great opportu-nity for developing players to train withprofessional club coaches and further honetheir skills in a positive and fun environment. Register online forthe Spring Session.
Taken from RWS Elementary School Newsletter
Passover, 2014 - Tuesday, the 15th of April
The holiday continues for 7 daysuntil Monday, the 21st of April. Inthe USA, Passover ends one daylater, so in 2014, Passover will endon Tuesday, the 22nd of April. Notethat in the Jewish calander, a holi-day begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observingJews will celebrate Passover on the sunset of Monday, the 14thof April.
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the earlyspring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew monthof Nissan. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelitesfrom slavery in ancient Egypt. And, by following the rituals ofPassover, we have the ability to relive and experience the truefreedom that our ancestors gained.
Page 16Belmont-Redwood Shores School District UpdateContinued Enrollment Growth Projected in the Shores
On March 17, we received a projection for District enrollment from our contracted demogra-phers at the Enrollment and Facilities Task Force meeting. Over the next five years, our ele-mentary school enrollments in Redwood Shores are expected to continue to grow. Should thishappen as projected, it will place additional pressure on our strained facilities capacity inRedwood Shores. Currently, our two Redwood Shores elementary schools have a combinedcapacity for six strands of classrooms (six kindergarten classes with 25 students each, six 1st
grade classrooms, six 2nd grade classrooms, and so on). For the last two years and expected for 2014-15, we have com-pressed existing programs and “found” an extra classroom at one of the Shores elementary schools to allow for a seventhkindergarten classroom between the two schools. This has met kindergarten enrollment demand to date. However, thisapproach is a one-time solution, as the single classroom then has to become a 1st grade classroom the subsequent year toaccommodate the additional students as they progress through the grades.
In the fall of 2013, the school board directed me to create an Enrollment and Facilities Task Force to examine enrollmenttrends with the help of professional demographers and to recommend long-term solutions. Although the District builtRedwood Shores Elementary School in 2010 and added 28 classrooms in the districtwide improvements over the last twoyears, the demographers project that we will be exceeding our facility capacity again at Ralston Middle School and at theelementary schools in the Shores due to continued enrollment growth. The Enrollment and Facilities Task Force will beworking actively on options to accommodate this growth—either through facilities expansion or school program changes.
The Enrollment and Facilities Task Force is comprised of four Belmont residents, four Redwood Shores residents, and fourstaff members. All Enrollment and Facilities Task Force materials and meetings are open to the public. The Task Force’sApril meetings are scheduled for April 2, April 17, and April 30 at 4pm at the District Office at 2960 Hallmark Drive inBelmont. The materials can be found on our website: http://www.brssd.org/facility_enrollment_taskforce. (I recommendjust searching for “BRSSD EFTF” on Google.) I am confident that as a community we can address this challenge in a fairand thoughtful way that prioritizes the educational needs of our students. I will keep you informed as the Enrollment andFacilities Task Force progresses in its work.
Thank You Oracle!
Oracle has granted the District $60,000 to create a new elementary math coach position in the District for the 2014-15school year. Given the growing importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in today’s world, we believethat a strong mathematics foundation in the elementary grades is essential for every student’s long-term academic suc-cess. The District’s School-Force foundation has expressed interest in supplementing this grant to provide for a full-timemath coach position. We are grateful to both Oracle and School-Force for their support, which will help us improve in thiscritical area of the instructional program.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.Superintendent - Belmont-Redwood Shores School [email protected] or 650-637-4800 x1003
RWC Police Announces 2014 Town Hall Meeting Series & “Coffee With The Cops” Events
Redwood City - The theme for the Town Hall Meeting series is: “Enhanced Personal Safety through Heightened Awarenessand Prevention.” While the Town Hall Meetings take place at several locations throughout Redwood City; the Redwood Shoresmeeting is scheduled at our library Wednesday, October 22nd, from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The “Coffee With The Cops” is an informal meeting designed to allow citizens the opportunity to ask questions and learn aboutnew programs and efforts the Police Department is currently focusing on in our neighborhood. No formal presentation takesplace, so citizens are welcome to drop in anytime during the event. In the Shores, these coffee meetings are scheduled atStarbucks in the shopping center on Saturday, June 7th from 12:30pm to 2pm, and Saturday, September 6th from 10:am to 11:30am.
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April Crew Racing In Redwood ShoresApril 18 & 19th - Stanford InvitationalApril 29th - USC May 3rd - Cal Big RowIf you want to see the racing up close you can view the start at ShellBlvd. Here you can get a feeling for what it takes to get the boatslined up for the start and then feel the power generated and precisionrequired by the rowers on the starters “Go”. At the starting line, thereis a rope stretched across the lagoon about 4 feet above the water.The rower in the third or fourth seat holds the rope to align the boatat the starters direction. When the boats are aligned, the starters commands are, “release the rope, attention, GO”. The boats seem toleap forward at that moment.
Another place to get close is under the bridge at Bridge Parkway. Thisis the 1000-meter mark and the boats are at full flight. Here you get afeeling for the synchronicity required to get maximum speed. Youhear the Cox, (that little 100 lb squirt) driving the powerful rowers inher boat. It is her responsibility to carry out the coach’s strategy anddrive her crew to get maximum effort.
The lagoon is narrow for the first 1000 meters, so if you know some-one who lives there, the boats race by their docks within 20 feet.
The Bridge Parkway bridge is another great place to watch the race.The bridge is at the 1000-meter mark so you can see the start of therace to the bridge or from the other side of the bridge you can see thelast half of the race to the finish. If you choose the bridge you will
be joined be teammates, family and friends of the rowers who shoutencouragement to the racers as they pass under the bridge.
A great place to get the feeling for boat racing and what it takes to prepare is the Launch Dock and Boat Staging Area at Paragon Point.This is a beehive of activity with the participants rigging and unrigging their boats. The boats are being carried to the dock andplaced onto the water by the crew. This is team headquarters wheresupporters and family hang out, lot’s of action being with the athletesup close and personal.
The finish line is approximately 60 meters from the end of the lagoon.The race finishes can be viewed from Twin Dolphin Drive or theSofitel Hotel.
It is great to take a bike and spend time at all of these places. Bringyour camera as there are great photo ops everywhere.
Take advantage of an activity that makesRedwood Shores special. – Pilot Staff
Redwood Shores Tennis Club’s March Mania - Huge SuccessThe Redwood Shores Tennis Club’s Membership Mania was a huge success! We had a real-ly big turnout of tennis players who came out to say hello and find out what we are all about.Luckily, we had lots of veteran club members hanging out by the Information Desk becauseat one point, we were ALL answering questionsfrom new players at the same time. It was a littlecrazy but lots of fun!
The coffee and pastries were very popular as wellwhile we waited for openings on the courts.RSTC’s Renato Floresca (on right) was holdingfree 45 minute tennis clinics on one court, eachfocusing on a different tennis stroke (forehand,backhand, volley, and serve.) We used the secondcourt for open play. We had to limit sets to only 4games but I think everyone got a chance to playand get to know each other a bit. A few playersleft to play at Preserve and then came back.
We have lots of avid new members and our first tournament, on March 22 was sold out. We plan to hold free tennis clinics againat our May Open Play but they will be open to members only (non-members were allowed for Membership Mania.) If you area tennis player and missed Membership Mania, you can find out more information on our website at www.rstc.org. We look for-ward to an amazing tennis season! Karen Brodersen, President, The Redwood Shores Tennis Club
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Free Carlmont Journalism WorkshopCarlmont journalism is hosting its first journalism workshop for7th to 9th graders on May 17 from 9 to 1 pm. The workshop willintroduce students to the award winning journalism program atCarlmont.
The participants will learn the basics of news writing and inter-viewing from Carlmont journalists, the journalism advisor andteacher Justin Raisner, and Angela Swartz of the San Mateo DailyJournal.
Swartz covers education and city news for Burlingame, Millbrae,South San Francisco and San Bruno. She also writes business fea-tures for the San Francisco Chronicle and has worked for variousprominent technology blogs.
For more information, contact Arianna Bayangos at: [email protected].
This workshop is in fulfillment of the requirements of AriannaBayangos’ Girl Scout Gold Award for Northern California fromtroop 724 and from the Redwood City service unit.
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APRIL IS PET FIRST AID AWARENESS MONTH
Since April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month –I thought I wouldtalk about some steps you can take to be prepared should your com-panion animal ever need first aid.
Each owner should have a pet first aid kit. I want to stress a pet firstaid kit is not meant to take the place of a veterinary’s care.However by having a pet first aid kit you will often be able to pro-vide some basic care prior to transporting your pet to your vet ifwarranted.
You can put together your own first aid kit or buy a kit that is readymade. I like to suggest you put your own kit together because youwill remember what is in the kit. If you decide to purchase a ready-made kit – and there are good ones out there – be sure you are notbuying something that is just a bunch of bandages.
While it’s great if you already have a pet first aid kit at home, whatabout the times you take hikes or travel with “Rover”? I recom-mend you also have a smaller first aid kit in a waist pack that goeswith you when you are hiking with “Rover”. For the times youtravel with “Rover”, I highly recommend you have a second petfirst aid kit in your car.
I am often asked what items should go in a pet first aid kit. Somegeneral items would include bandages, tweezers, ointments, disin-fectants, and a muzzle. Space does not allow me to list every item,however, if you would like me to email you a detailed list of sug-gested items for your pet first aid kit, please send an email to meand put “Pet First Aid Kit” in the subject line.
Put together or purchase a pet first aid kit before you need one! Youcan never predict when you will need such a kit, so make it a pri-ority to get a kit together today. By having a pet first aid kit andbeing alert to what is not normal for your companion animal youhave taken steps to become a caring and conscientious pet owner.Jan Brown is the Owner of Jan’s Pet Sitting and is aPetTech® Pet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached [email protected].
Snack Time: 8 Healthy OptionsThat Taste GreatHealth-conscious snacks with taste
appeal can be tricky. We want somethingfast and easy to help get us through ourbusy days, but we also want something tolook forward to — something that tastesgood. Enter chocolate, pre-packagedsnack bars, chips, cookies, lattes, etc. Although candy, chips, cookies and lattesare clearly not health food, it strikes mehow many snack products — protein barsas a prime example — are junk food dressed up with labelsdesigned to make you think otherwise. Words like “healthy”, “lowfat”, “organic” and “natural” come together with appealing images,leading you to believe you’re about to consume something goodfor you. Look a little closer at any pre-packaged snack, and you’ll often
find way too much sugar, processed carbohydrates, less-than-idealfats and/or additives you wouldn’t want to consume if you knewmore about them. These foods are anything but healthy, and it’slikely that they’re draining your energy in the big picture ratherthan giving you a true lift.Here is a list of some of my favorite healthy snack options. Givethem a try — your body will thank you, without disappointing yourtastebuds. • Plain Greek yogurt with berries and chopped almonds or cashews. You’ll have to put this together yourself because the fla-vored yogurts are way too high in sugar, but it’s still fast, easy anddelicious!• Almond butter on an apple or carrot sticks — Artisana raw organ-ic almond butter is my favorite for its wonderfully sweet taste withnothing added.• Hummus comes in a wide variety of flavors and is always a goodoption — try it on carrot sticks or gluten-free lentil crackers (e.g.,Mediterranean Snacks).• 20-25 of your favorite nuts — I recently discovered Sally’s Smartalmonds in lemon and key lime jalapeño at Nob Hill. If you like atart flavor to wake up your tastebuds, you’ll love these! Of course,plain raw, organic nuts are always a good option — avoid nuts withadded oils, sugars and/or salt.• If you like nori, try SeaSnax roasted nori, which is loaded withhealthy trace minerals — chipotle and wasabi flavors explode withspiciness. • Rather than a latte or mocha at 3 PM, try a home-made proteinsmoothie — blend plain Greek yogurt or a clean (100% real food,low-to-no sugar) whey or plant-based protein with plain almondand/or coconut milk and berries of your choice. Add avocado orbanana to make it creamy and/or a dash of natural sweetener ifdesired.• Hard-boiled eggs cut in half and seasoned with sea salt and a dashof pepper and/or mustard — simple, surprisingly tasty and verysatiating.• For a special treat when time is tight, if you must stash a bar inyour bag, try KIND bars — several flavors contain only about 5grams of sugar.
Here’s to healthy snacking with great taste — Enjoy!
This quote by Harry Winston, the world renowned jeweler, is true, whether welike it or not. People will, and do, stare. The question is – is it for the right rea-sons? While clothing doesn’t make the entire man or woman, it does contributeto our overall impression. Sometimes it’s the primary contributing factor. Don’tlet what you’re wearing be a stumbling block in communicating your message.Here are some ways that might happen:Bad fit. If your clothes are too big (pants or blouse too long or baggy) theyobstruct the view of ‘you’. Contrary to popular thinking, too big is just as badas too small; in fact, clothing that is too big just makes you look bigger. Onthe other hand, we’ve all seen examples of people wearing clothing that is toosmall – just not flattering at all. Even clothes that are just a smidge too tightmake you look uncomfortable, and people pick up on that.Age inappropriate dressing. People can make this mistake at any age. Awoman moves into her 30s and is still dressing like a college student. A sixty-year-old tries to capture a memory of her youth by wearing trendy clothesfrom the junior department. In both cases, the clothes aren’t appropriate forwhere these people are in life. As we enter new chapters of our lives, ourwardrobes need to support our transitions.Expired style. This is closely related to the problem above. In this case itusually results from neglect – the individual is lost in a decade and their cloth-ing, hairstyle, etc. reflect that time. If your style is out of date (even if you’rewearing expensive clothing from that time period), it sends a subliminal mes-sage that you’re out of touch with yourself, and possibly business life andother relationships. Let go of the past and own the present.
When your clothes fit, flatter and express your personal style, people are drawnto you and want to know more about you. Make sure people are staring for theright reasons. By Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image ConsultantAdena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in Redwood Shores. Visit
her website for useful tips and to sign up for her monthly Style Bulletin:www.adenadesigns.net
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WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras
From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) – Lynn Kathleen Adams
It really is a cool drink. It’s totally pleas-ure giving and one of mankind’s neatestdiscoveries. It comes in red and white,and various salmon shades in between. Itis enjoyed chilled or at room tempera-ture, anytime of the year, and if it’s ordi-nary and inexpensive, it can be improvedwith a few ice cubes. When fizzy orsparkling, at which time the “Queen ofWhites” appears, it’s the classic, celebra-tory beverage. When not sparkling, it assumes its traditional,food-friendly form, including the perfect sweet, after dinnerbeverage served with fresh fruit and cheeses.
It can be quaffed moments after the harvest (NouveauBeaujolais), or in the case of European Grand Cru wines, itcan be cellar-aged to be savored and discussed ten or moreyears after its bottling. But more likely, if it’s the standard,fruit-forward, varietally labeled wine, you’re enjoying it with-in a year or two of its vintage date, much like the majority ofwine drinkers.
Whites provide a wide range of choices. One is the buttery,tropical richness of the richly oaked California and AustralianChardonnays. At the other end of the tasting spectrum is theedgy, herbal, food-friendliness of the oak-free Sauvignon andFumé Blancs. Coming down a bit from the “green” aspects,you’ll enjoy the zesty pleasures of Pinot Grigio and CheninBlanc or Austria’s Grüner Veltliner. If you’re attracted to aro-matics, then you can treat your olfactories to the delights ofGewürztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat. However, if you’re aseasoned wine geek, the White Burgundy model is the quin-tessential Chardonnay for you; it delivers harmony, finesseand subtlety, all in the same glass.
The range of red wine options is just as extensive. However,the look, smell and taste of the reds in the last two decades haspretty much been dictated by the demand for approachable,now-drinking wines. As such, fruit forward, aromatic andlow-tannin reds are pretty much the norm, no matter whichvarietal you prefer or from which country it originates. Yourdecisions will be dictated by the red and blackberry smooth-ness of Pinot Noirs and Merlots, versus the structure and sizeof the larger scaled, fuller bodied Syrahs, Cabernets, andZinfandels. However, tannic, age-worthy Grand Crus fromBordeaux and Burgundy, and Reservas from Italy and Spain,and similar rich, full bodied New World Cult Cabernets andblends, are still available for those who prefer to age theirwines.
It’s a beverage that, quite frankly, has something for every-one’s palate and pocketbook and for every occasion through-out the year. The limited listing of the above wines shouldn’tpreclude you from exploring others. Peruse those shelves, getadventurous, and pick one. It’s definitely worth the pursuit.
ANNUAL APRIL PALM SPRINGS FLING!We start dreaming of deserts in January when we make our flight arrangements for
our annual trek to Palm Springs each April. This rendezvous began many years backwith the brilliant idea to escape the San Francisco rainy season and seek adventureand warmth in the high desert. The first year was a true silly road trip undertakenby two friends in a trusty1958 Volvo with the passenger door held closed by a shockcord, a water hose held together with an improvised inner tube/clamp repair, andincluded camping out along Route 5 in the San Joaquin Valley behind a gas stationat what is now The Apricot Tree, eventually chugging over the Grapevine and final-ly arriving in Palm Springs. From that point forward it morphed into a woman-onlyspring ritual that included our Wilson College buddies, first cousins, a bankruptcyattorney, a ballet teacher and a construction risk specialist/insurance broker - yourstruly! It has now endured through marriages, children, divorces, remarriage, grand-children, and all the many challenges that life continues to bestow upon us that noone can quite remember just how many years we have been running away to thedesert for a week of friendship, laughter, conversation, tears, and perfecting the artof doing nothing”! It’s akin to a continuous pajama and pool party all in one.Actually, we have taken some fabulous hikes in Joshua Tree National Park, Indian
Canyons (Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon, Murray Canyon), Mt. San Jacinto StatePark & Wilderness Area (at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway) throughstill snowy forests, shopped until we dropped along North Palm Canyon or TheGardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, and even enjoyed a tour of Sunnylands, theAnnenberg’s mid-century modern estate in Rancho Mirage. Usually, however, weenjoy just hanging around the pool and gardens in the historic hotel where we stay(Gloria Swanson’s former desert home) and planning our menu for the evening. Werarely dine out, as each dinner becomes a delight to plan, prepare and serve. (Ofcourse, at the beginning of our trip, we race through the local Costco on a mad-capshopping spree!) One of my very best girlfriends and I usually do the lion’s shareof the cooking, and this dish is always requested and traditionally served wheneveryone is there for dinner on a particular evening.Chicken Cacciatore (with many thanks to Shadow for sharing her fabulousrecipe!)FOR THE SAUCE:2 Tablespoons Olive Oil4 Stalks Celery, chopped3 Onions, chopped2 Teaspoons Marjoram1 Teaspoon Thyme1 Teaspoon Rosemary (diced)2 Bay Leaves2 Teaspoons Dried Porcini Powder (you can take several dried porcini mushroomsand grind them in a coffee grinder or Cuisinart if unable to find the dried spicepowder)8 Cloves Garlic, pressed2 – 28 Ounce Cans Chopped Tomatoes with JuiceSalt & Pepper to tastePut the olive oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof pot over amedium flame. Add celery, onions, herbs, porcini powder and garlic. Sauté untilvegetables are softened and lightly caramelized. Add the tomatoes and juice andbring up to a simmer.ADD THE FOLLOWING:3Bell Peppers, cut in bite-sized chunks1 Pound Mushrooms, cut in halves or quarters, depending on size1 Can Black or Kalamata olives, pitted and drainedLet the sauce come back up to a simmer, turn heat to low and cook for at least ahalf an hour to cook peppers and mushrooms and blend flavors. Salt and pepper totaste.FOR THE CHICKEN12 – 16 chicken thighs (or a mix of breasts and thighs)Sauté chicken pieces, skin side down, until brown. Turn pieces over and brownother side. Put chicken in large roasting pan, in one layer (skin side up), and poursome sauce over the top. Bake in 350º oven for an hour or until done. Serve withthe rest of the sauce on the side with pasta of your choice. We prefer spaghetti witholive oil, parsley, and garlic. But it also goes well with rice. (This makes enoughsauce for about 8 people, so you can cut the amounts or freeze the sauce for futureuse. Enjoy with your friends and/or family, a green salad and nice glass of yourfavorite wine! Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994.
Page 22Congratulations to DianaNoriega Weng - 2014 MissRedwood City-San Mateo
CountyRedwood City - On Saturday, February 22,2014, Diana Noriega Weng was crowned the2014 Miss Redwood City-San Mateo County.Stell Bahrami, the 2012 Miss Redwood City-San Mateo County was on hand to pass onthe crown to Diana. Diana was selected from a field of five con-testants from throughout San Mateo County and will receive a$1,000 scholarship. In addition, she will be going on to competefor the crown of Miss California in June.
10 Investment Strategies For YourFinancial Future
Here are some strategies to help you with yourfinancial future requardless or your age orincome.Strategy #1Know where you stand with your assets andliabilities. Understand where you spend yourmoney so you can budget for future expenses,reduce your debt and invest for your future.Track your monthly expenses, write it down soyou can see it.Strategy #2
Have an emergency fund. You need to be prepared for a financial, med-ical and a personal emergency. Also write down an emergency contactlist for your family.Strategy #3Insure for the unexpected. Plan for the unknown with Life insurance,disability income insurance and Long Term Care Insurance. You maynever need it but if you do you will have it.Strategy #4Create a will or Estate Plan. God forbid something happens, put it inwriting just to be safe.Strategy #5Reduce your debt. Take charge and pay down your credit card , any loanor home equity debt.Strategy #6 Invest for the Long Term Strategy #7Asset allocation. Know the importance of your investment time horizon,risk tolerance and rebalancing.Strategy #8Dollar Cost Averaging- A systematic investment strategy where you buya fixed amount of a particular investment on a regular schedule, reguard-less of share priceStrategy #9Contribute the maximum to retirement plans. The concerns for manyretirees are we are living longer, traditional pensions are going away andsocial security will not be enough.
Kendra Bronstein works for Woodbury Financial in Redwood Shores,CA, 650-245-1080 Registered Representative/Securities offered through WoodburyFinancial Services, Member FINRA, SIPC.
Paws for Tales• Saturday April 5 at 11:00am Dogs love to hear stories! Come read to a specially traineddog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society. Music, Stories & Games in English andSpanish • Saturday April 12 at 11:00am Join Valéria for music, games and stories for ages 1-4. Eth-Noh-Tec Presents Asia FantAsia!• Saturday April 19 at 11:00am Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tecdelights his audience with folk tales and myths from Asia: Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asiancultures. Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood CityLibrary Seaside Storytime • Saturday April 26 at 1:30pm Learn about crustaceans of our Bay with the MarineScience Institute! Co-sponsored by the Redwood CityLibrary Foundation Peninsula Book Club• Tuesday April 29 at 6:00pm We will discuss G. Willow Wilson’s Alif the Unseen. Formore information and to RSVP, visit meetup.com. Weekly Storytimes Mondays • 11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5 Tuesdays • 6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays • 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3 Thursdays • 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months Homework Center• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-6:00, Wednesday1:00-6:00 Visit Sea link Café at the Redwood ShoresBranch Library! Café hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm,Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm Volunteer with the Friends of the LibraryThe Friends operates a resale book store inside theDowntown Library to generate funds to support library pro-grams and events. Call 650.780.7050 for more informationabout the Friends and to identify your volunteer interests.For volunteer opportunities at the Redwood ShoresBranch Library, please call 650.780.5740.
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How About Contributing?*We are always looking for a hot tip*Who just got married*Had a new baby, made the honor roll *Started a new company *Organizing a garage sale, block party, a race of some kind. Let the Pilot know!!
Friends’ Spring Sale at the Belmont Library!Open April 26 from 10-5. Located at 1110 Alameda de lasPulgas, Belmont. All books, CDs, DVDs and tapes are 20-50%off. Selected paperbacks are 10/$1. All proceeds benefit theBelmont Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.Information: 650-593-5650 or www.thefobl.org
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