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February 2010
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New Director
2010 Summer Activities
Presidents Week Camp
Youth Sports
Snowboard & Ski Trips
Events at the VMSC
Redwood City Home Improvement Loan & Repair Programs
Holiday Closures
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Parks & Recreation's New Director! |
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Congratulations to Chris Beth, the new Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director! Chris has served our community as a Recreation & Community Services Superintendent and Program Manager for 10 years, following eight years of recreation program coordination and management in other cities. He holds a masters degree in public administration, and is currently serving as president of the California Park and Recreation Society. Chris is a seasoned manager, an effective leader in the field of parks and recreation, and he is extremely passionate about Redwood City. |
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| 2010 Summer Camps & Swim Schedule |
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Parents!
Don't worry! We know many organizations have begun publishing their summer camps and swim lessons for summer. Our Summer Camps & Swim Lessons will be published in our Spring Activity Guide, mailed March 4, 2010.
 Join us on Facebook to stay current and take advantage of discounts and giveaways in time for summer camp registration!
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| Presidents Week Camps |
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Holiday Break Camps
Do you need childcare for the upcoming school break? Check out our Presidents Week camp for February 16-19! |
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| Youth Sports |
| Indoor Soccer |
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Indoor Soccer - register now!
Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
Age: 8-14 years
Sundays, February 21 - March 28, 2010
2-4pm
Red Morton Community Center
This is a coed indoor drop-in soccer program with in-house rules designed to encourage playing good quality, fast paced, soccer.
If there are enough registrants, this will be converted to a small league. Game length is up to 20 minutes long with no half time. Players will be placed on a team of 6-8 players, with 6 on the field at one time. (Free substitution, no game stoppage required.)
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4/5th Grade Boys Soccer - coaches needed |
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Registration |
February 22 - March 12, 2010 |
Coaches Meeting |
March 14th at Fair Oaks at 4:30pm |
Season |
March 22- June 5th, 2010 |
Location |
Hoover Park |
| 6-8th Grade Girls & Boys Soccer - coaches needed |
Registration |
February 22 - March 12, 2010 |
Coaches Meeting |
March 14th at Fair Oaks at 4:30pm |
Season |
March 22 - May 28th, 2010 |
Location |
MIT and Kennedy (PAL sites) and Fair Oaks (SAL site) |
| Jr. Dribblers 2nd/3rd Grade Basketball - coaches needed |
Registration |
March 1 - 26, 2010 |
Coaches Meeting |
April 14th at Red Morton at 6pm |
Season |
April 26th- June 2nd, 2010 |
Location |
Red Morton Community Center |
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| Snowboard & Ski Trips |
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SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS (click for more info & to register)
(Age 4 - Adults are welcome! Some teen only.)
Redwood City Teen Snowboard and Ski Trips are back! This year we are teaming up with Bay Area Ski Bus! Bay Area Ski Bus has served teens in the Bay Area for over 11 seasons. Trips will depart at 4:30am from Red Morton and return approx. 9:30pm. For more information on Bay Area Ski Bus, please look up www.BayAreaSkiBus.com or contact Mark Yasuda at (650)780-7316.
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• After-Boarding & Ski snacks |
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• Adult Supervision (on bus) |
| • Continental breakfast on bus |
• Movies on the ride home |
| • All day lift ticket |
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| Events at the VMSC |
ok- not our theater, but you get the idea! |
Friday Movies for Everyone
1:15pm
Unless Otherwise Announced
Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in December for a FREE featured movie in our state of the art movie theatre!
Friday, February 5:
Star Trek
Friday, February 12:
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Friday, February 19:
Funny People
Friday, February 26:
Night at the Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian |
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Valentine's Dinner Dance
Friday, February 12, 2010
6:00-10:00pm
Love is in the air! Enjoy a wonderful dance with live music compliments of the Fun After Fifty Band! Singles and couples alike are welcome! A homemade Italian dinner will be served and dancing will follow. Cost is $20. Tickets will be available in January at the VMSC Lunch Desk. |
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VMSC Evening Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
4pm Doors Open & 6pm Games Begin
The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center would like to invite you to a special Wednesday Night Bingo Fundraiser! Raise money for the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and you may hit a jackpot for yourself! Evening also includes: Door Prizes, Free Pizza & More! For More Information, Please Call Our Bingo Hotline: (650) 780-7381. |
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Lecture Series
Stroke Awareness: Are you or your loved ones at risk?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
1-2pm / Sunset Room / FREE
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable; you can prevent a stroke! Join us for an educational lecture about stroke prevention and recovery. Presented by Sequoia Hospital’s Health & Wellness Center.
AARP Tax Preparation
Wednesday, February 3 -Wednesday, April 14, 2010
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Service is provided for the preparation and electronic filing of both Federal and State of California personal income tax returns within the scope of the AARP Tax-Aide program. The service is free and you will receive one-on-one attention from AARP volunteers who are trained and certified annually in cooperation with the IRS. Call our AARP Appointment hotline number (650) 489-6023 to schedule your appointment. |
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| City of Redwood City Home Improvement Loans & Minor Home Repair Programs |
Minor Home Repair Program (pdf, 231K)
 Got a “Honey Do List” but no Honey to do the work? Apply to the City’s Minor Home Repair Program and we’ll send the Handyman. Eligible low income senior and disabled homeowners receive up to $500.00 in minor home repairs absolutely free.
Home Improvement Loan Program
Thinking Green for 2010? The City of Redwood City is offering 3% interest loans up to $65,000 to eligible low income homeowners. Reduce your utility costs with energy efficiency windows, lighting, heaters and water heaters.
Roof leak?: Install a new roof and gutters in time for winter rains.
Dry rot or termite damage?: Ensure your safety, protect your investment, and preserve the life of your Home.
Disabled or Aging?:
Need to make your Home more accessible?
Call City Hall at (650) 780-7290 and request your application today.
Technical assistance is provided to obtain bids, monitor construction, and make payments to contractors. Click here for more information. |
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| Holiday Closures |
| All City offices and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services facilities will be closed on President's Day, Monday, February 15th. Some centers will be closed the entire weekend. Please check the individual community center web pages for closure info. |
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