PRCS eNewsletter - May 2012

May 2012

Are You Registered?
Visit our Summer Camp Website!
Our Summer Camp & Aquatics Website is LIVE and ready for you to get loads of great, easy-to-find information! All of our summer camps are linked to our registration page from here, and we'll be updating frequently to alert you of changes, full programs, and more!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the cool Moms. Love, Us
We "borrowed this from awesome, Bay Area Children's Author, Todd Parr.

Events!

	Streets Alive! Parks Alive! Sunday, May 6, 2012 11am-3pm 2600 Block of Broadway, Redwood City (map) Streets Alive! Parks Alive! is a coordinated effort among cities across San Mateo County to promote healthy communities by providing safe, accessible, public spaces for recreation. Streets and parks throughout San Mateo County are opened up for exercise, dancing, strolling, cycling, picnicking and play! Italian Street Chalk Art Demo & Interactive Area with the Redwood City Art Center Wall panel painting with the Redwood City Art Center Make your own Frisbees Octopus Bean Bag Toss Tricycle Race Course (Trikes provided!) Inflatable Playland Performance by Earthcapades @ 11am Performance by Broadway by the Bay Youth Theater Conservatory @ 1:30pm And other active games!
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	"Almost" Mother's Day Kid's Concert Saturday, May 12, 2012 11am-1pm Courthouse Square (map) starring Andy Z and the Andyland Band 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. This concert is sponsored by the Redwood City Mother’s Club and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Check out Andy Z's Awesome Music Video!
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	Farmers' Markets! Kiwanis Club Farmers' Market Saturdays, April through November 8:00am-12:00pm Downtown, in the parking lot at the corner of Hamilton and Winslow Streets (map) Rotary Farmers' Market Starts May 1, 2012! Tuesdays, May through September 4:00-8:00pm Downtown, on Broadway and Hamilton Streets (map) Plus! Children's Inflatable Play Area

Honoring Parks!

For the 3rd year in a row, Redwood City is recognized as KABOOM'S, PLAYFUL CITY USA!
Our investments in playground renovations and park improvements, along with our work on the Joint Use Agreement process with the School District earned us this honor! Find out more about this fun program, here...

Park Improvement Updates

Marlin Park Playground Renovation
IN PROGRESS
WORK HAS BEGUN! Immediate neighbors (within 400 feet of the park) were notified by door hangers; RSCA put information on their website; there are signs on site, and there will be a notice in the upcoming Pilot. We’re excited for the improved playground structure, new amenities, and a new tot lot. Stay tuned for progress updates!

Instagram @RWCParks

Hey Instagrammers! You can now follow @RWCParks and share awesome pics downtown, in classes, in our lovely parks, wherever! AND, we will have some fun challenges this summer! Join us!

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Building Closures

Redwood City Community Centers will be closed on:

Memorial Day
Monday, May 28, 2012

Library Activities

	Cinco de Mayo Celebration Saturday May 5 • 10:00am-1:00pm Downtown Library Crafts, snacks, music and lots of fun! 11:00-12:00 Live music by El Mosquito and Sonidolos 10:30-1:00 Learn to make tamales with Chef Steve
	Family Author Night Tuesday May 8 • 7:00pm @ Garfield Elementary School Tuesday May 15 • 6:00pm @ Hawes Elementary School Hear a bilingual presentation by Matthew Gollub. There will be a raffle and booksale.
	Crafty Tales Saturday May 12 • 11:00am Downtown Library Great stories! Great crafts!
	Louis Pearl the Amazing Bubble Man Wednesday May 16 • 7:009m Downtown Library Saturday May 19 • 11:00am Redwood Shores Branch Library Incredibly fun science of Bubble-Ology!
	Seaside Storytime Saturday May 26 • 11:00am Downtown Library Saturday May 26 • 1:30pm Redwood Shores Branch Library Hear stories and see animals with the Marine Science Institute.
	Quinteto Latino Saturday May 26 • 1:00pm Downtown Library A music program for the whole family.

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Seaside Storytime