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Belmont Greek Festival

Nancy Wierenga — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:24:24 +0000

Join me and enjoy those yummy Greek donuts! (loukoumades)

I am also enclosing a coupon for a $1.00 off…. Enjoy and see you there!

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BICYCLE SUNDAY

Nancy Wierenga — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:01:26 +0000

Bicycle
Sundays 9:00am-3:00pmThis area is a real treat, just takes you away from the city life. A great way to exercise, meet friends or just get some fresh air with great senory!On Sundays, Cañada Road is closed between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92 allowing for non-motorized activities including jogging, bicycling, hiking, roller-skating, and walking (Strollers are welcome, but no ball/frisbee activity allowed). Cañada Road between Edgewood Road to the Filoli entrance will remain open to vehicles.

Restrooms are available at nearby Edgewood Park and Preserve, approximately 1.2 miles away, as well at the Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli Estate. Bring your own water to the event. Parking is available at both ends of the road.

An event permit is needed for large, organized groups of bicyclists, skateboarders, roller bladers or walkers. For more information please call the parks reservation desk at (650) 363-4021 or the Supervising Ranger at (650) 851-1210.

Event subject to cancellation for weather, conditions, or staffing. Call Bicycle Sunday Hotline at (650)361-1785 on the day of the event for an update.

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E-Waste Recycling FREE

Nancy Wierenga — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:09:17 +0000

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Hi all,

D & J are having a free e-waste recycling day on September 7th. They will accept all electronics, metal and wires! The only thing that they will not pick up is wood, plastic, glass, furniture and no propane tanks. Make sure you have your name and address taped to the items or they will not pick them up. Any questions call: 510-695-7095

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City Wide SC Garage Sale

Nancy Wierenga — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:08:56 +0000

Once again this year, San Carlos Together is organizing and hosting the San Carlos Annual City-Wide Garage Sale. This year, the event will take place on the weekend of October 2-3, so you have plenty of advance notice to start digging through all of those neglected treasures in the deep recesses of your garage. Look at the bright side — now you have something to do over the upcoming Labor Day Weekend!

In order to have your address included on the list that will be circulated to all of the treasure hunters, you must sign up for the City-Wide Garage Sale on the San Carlos Together website. You can access the sign-up page by clicking here.

I will be joining the garage sale group this year, but I don’t look forward to going through everything…. but, it will feel good when it is done.

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For Those Budding Salsa Experts in RWC

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:16:19 +0000

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Salsa Tasting Competition!

Amateur and professional salsa chefs can compete for fun, prizes, and Salsa Glory in this mouth watering and exciting Salsa Tasting & Competition at The Redwood City Salsa Festival on September 25th from 12-8pm, happening throughout Downtown Redwood City.

Salsa, salsa, salsa, and more salsa….Deadline for entry is August 27.

Seasonal recipe: Fresh salsa (mnn.com)

A $500 Cash Prize for the Best Salsa! There will be loads of great prizes in additional categories! There’s even an award for Best Decorated Booth. It so hot, it’s cool!

Teams can enter the salsa challenge as individuals, or businesses.
Salsa will be judged by a qualified panel of judges in the following categories Hot, Mild, and Fruit.

The festival goers will be able to purchase a tasting kit in order to cast their vote for the “people’s choice award.”. A qualified panel of judges will judge entries equally based on the following criteria: aroma, consistency, color, appropriate heat level, taste and after-taste. This panel will also judge each team booth for Best Decorated.

Fees are $75.00 for restaurants and $50.00 for individual teams.
Space is limited, first come, first serve.

Please print & fill out all forms under your category and mail them along with a check to the address on the form.

For more information contact: Nina Kadera knservices@comcast.net

I don’t know about you, but I just love Salsa, maybe because it is healthy and low fat….

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Dancing on the Square – Salsa

Nancy Wierenga — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:10:02 +0000

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Vera is an awesome instructor. I used to take her Salsa Classes when she taught at the Pacific Athletic Club. She is just super and full of energy and lots of patience for those of us with 2 left feet. I know she would love to see you there.

Tuesday, Aug 31 6:00p to 8:00p

at Courthouse Square, Redwood City

This week featuring:
Salsa
Instructed by Vera Quijano
http://www.revolutionize.us/dance_classes.html

Get ready to kick up you heels on Tuesday evenings with our free dance series, where you’ll see – and learn! – the Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Waltz, Country Western, Belly Dance, and more. From 6pm- 8pm, with a 30-minute demonstration and continues on with public participation.

Featuring free mini-lessons & open social dancing for all ages & all levels, no experience needed and no partner required. Bring your friends, learn to dance, step out in style and have some serious fun Dancing on the Square this summer!

Some dance nights will be accompanied by live bands. Make sure you check back to see who our performers are as well as our dance instructors!

Along with Dancing on the Square, other exciting FREE events include: Movies on the Square on Thursdays, Music on the Square on Fridays, and Jazz on Main on Mondays. Other ongoing events in the coming months include seven special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, Monday and Wednesday afternoon performances with Lunchtime on the Square, as well as weekend Target Family Days, and Cultural Events.

Full details at http://www.redwoodcityevents.com

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Dogs Park in Redwood Shores

Nancy Wierenga — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:50:45 +0000

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Shore Dogs Park is a completely fenced “off leash” dog park with a double-gated entrance to an area for large dogs and another area for small dogs. Benches, drinking water for dogs and doggie waste bags and dispensers are available. Shore Dogs is open for use from dawn until dark. During the rainy season, you have to be careful since they sometimes close.

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The Green Plant Exchange in Redwood City

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:12:54 +0000

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131767203524113&v=info Please visit this site…..

This site if full of information, please visit it for information on some of our counties: Santa Cruz, San Mateo and San Francisco.

Join like-minded folks to do an exchange. We’re organizing two plant exchanges this summer in Redwood City, California. Per San Mateo County guidance, this exchange is open to residents of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties only.

All types of healthy plants welcome – Small cuttings up to 12” containers, seeds, and bulbs are welcome too.All types of healthy plants welcome – Small cuttings up to 12” containers, seeds, and bulbs are welcome too.

We will be making plans for 2011 soon.

facebook.com/Lynn.Chou.Jonas if you need more help or any suggestions or ideas. Wonderful person to work with….

Love the plants!!!

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Stop Aids Benefit in Redwood City

Nancy Wierenga — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:30:55 +0000

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August 21 · 6:00pm – 8:00pm

1708 Valota Rd, Redwood City, Ca 94061

This will be an evening to remember! Dress it up for the night (cocktail attire strongly encouraged) and come enjoy sumptious delectables, fine wines and a martini or two at this fundraiser to benefit the Stop Aids Project.

Your donation of $10.00 (pp) and purchase of raffle tickets (for a variety of cool prizes!) will help with our $1000 goal for the evening.

Feel free to invite friends to join you, but make sure to rsvp soon!

…Online donations to support this event can be made by going to:
www.stopaids.org/parties.
See “Toast With Us” at the left of the page – and click on “Support a Party Host” and be sure to enter “Susan Reaves” at host search.

Thank you in advance for your support of this event!

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Casino Here I Come!!!

Nancy Wierenga — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:18:37 +0000

Wow, what a great opportunity to gamble one’s savings away and have fun at the same time.

Please join us on November 7 & 8Th at the San Carlos Adult Community Center tat the Peppermill. The Reno Peppermill has under gone nine major expansions and recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its $400 million. Tuscan-themed expansion. The expansion features a 17-story hotel tower, spa and salon, three new rrestaurants, pool, garden and nightclub. Reno’s premier hotel casino offers 1,630 rooms with 785 suites, 10 unique restaurants, 16 themed bars and lounges, and over 106,000 sq. ft. of conventions space.

OK, all you need to do is sign up quickly for spaces are going quickly. It is for Sunday and Monday, November 7 & 8 for $90.00 per persons or $112.00 per person single…. I really wish I didn’t have to work or I would jump on this one..

Sunday, November 7th……. Depart SC…. for Silvery Legacy for 4 hours, recive cash and food. and overnight accommodations at the Peppermills rooms…..

Monday, Depart Reno, stop at Cal Neva for 4 hours of more casino fun time…. arrive in SC at 5:30 pm.

What fun! Can I go too?

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