May 2011

In this Issue:

Summer Camps & Aquatics

Are You Reading Our Blog

"Almost" Mother's Day Kid's Concert

Movie Screening "Pelada"

Music on the Square

10th Annual Pet Parade

Movies on the Square

Art Walk

Children's Show at the Fox Theatre

Events at the VMSC

Library Events

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Summer Camps & Aquatics 2011
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"Almost" Mother's Day Kids Concert
starring Andy Z and the Andyland Band
Saturday, May 7, 2011
11:00am-1:00pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Have at blast at the “Almost” Mother’s Day Concert, featuring Andy Z & the Andyland Band! Families will enjoy a fun kid's concert, an inflatable playland, and can also create a Mother's Day Gift in the craft area. Sponsored by the Redwood City Mother's Club and Redwood City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Redevelopment Agency.

Pelada - view trailer
Thursday, May 12
6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center Theater, 1455 Madison Ave
suitable for children ages 12 and up and accompany with a parent
buy tix through America Scores
Q&A with Director, Rebekah Fergusson
We have an exciting opportunity for you in partnership with America Scores-Bay Area, the City of Redwood City, and Juventus Sport Club – the showing of an award winning documentary called “Pelada”. 

Two players. 25 countries. One game.
Away from professional stadiums, bright lights, and manicured fields, there’s another side of soccer.  Tucked away on alleys, side streets, and concrete courts, people play in improvised games.  Every country has a different word for it.  In the United States, we call it “pick-up soccer.”  In Trinidad, it's "taking a sweat."  In England, it's "having a kick-about."  In Brazil, the word is “pelada,” which literally means "naked"—the game stripped down to its core.  It’s the version of the game played by anyone, anywhere—and it’s a window into lives all around the world.  

Pelada is a documentary following Luke and Gwendolyn, two former college soccer stars who didn’t quite make it to the pros.  Not ready for it to be over, they take off, chasing the game.  From prisoners in Bolivia to moonshine brewers in Kenya, from freestylers in China to women who play in hijab in Iran, Pelada is the story of the people who play.

This is also a fundraiser for Scores America-Bay Area (which provides after school programs and enrichment activities), as well as a Juventus team fundraiser.  Get your tickets now for the Thursday, May 12th showing at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center Theatre (1455 Madison Ave.).  Tickets may be purchased online (please see flyer) or at the door (until sold out).   

10th Annual Pet Parade
Experience the happiest event of the year!
May 21, 2011
11:00am-3:00pm
Parade starts at 12pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Booths, Food, Music and Demonstrations! Parade is FREE.

Experience the happiest event of the year!
• Parade is FREE
• $5 Per Contest Entry
• Pet costumes are encouraged...you too!
• Awards for contest winners.
• Photos with you and your pet
• Awards for contest winners.
• Rescue Groups
• Pet related businesses

The Adventures of Winnie The Pooh and Friends
Saturday, May 21, 2011
6pm
Fox Theatre, Redwood City, CA (map)
It’s time to venture out to Hundred Acre Wood where Winnie will be joined by his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, and the rest of the gang as A.A.Milne’s classic bear comes to life in this fun, upbeat children’s theatre performance.

Featuring the brilliant talent of Sign Stage on Tour in its 15th touring year, this family production is signed and spoken simultaneously.

Friday, May 6: Unstoppable
Friday, May 13: How Do You Know
Friday, May 20: You Again
Friday, May 27: Fair Game

Quinteto Latino - A Family Program
Saturday May 7 • 10:15am
Downtown Library
Explore Hispanic musical roots with the Quinteto Latino

Phase2Careers Employment Roundtable
Tuesday May 10 • 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM
Downtown Library - Community Room
The Employment Roundtable will feature five to seven Bay Area wide employers serving on a panel. The mission of Phase2Careers is to assist the "Over 40" worker in the Bay Area with finding new career opportunities.

Author Night with Elizabeth Gomez
Thursday May 12 • 6:30 pm
John Gill Elementary School
Hear a bilingual presentation by the illustrator of The Upside Down Boy . There will also be a raffle and books for sale.

Volunteer! Library Cleanup Days
Saturday May 21 • Between 10:00am and 5:00pm
Various Redwood City Libraries
You're invited to help with the Library's quarterly cleanup days. These fun volunteer opportunities include “shelf reading," cleaning children’s book covers, and pulling damaged books from our shelves. You can choose the hours - any time between 10 am and 5 pm. We do ask for a minimum of two hours in order to make the most of your valuable volunteer time. Call to arrange the best time and location! For more information, contact Jenny Davis
Phone 650.780.7046

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