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August
2008
In this Issue: Fall Recreation Brochure
Salsa Festival
Fun Run Results
Target Family Days Music in the Park
Downtown Events
Jazz up the Shores
After School Sports Sign-ups
After School Programs eNews Contact
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Fall Recreation Brochure |
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Fall 2008 Recreation Brochure
Look for your copy in your mailbox after August 13 . All residents of Redwood City, Woodside and parts of San Carlos will receive the brochure in the mail. If you live in a different city than those mentioned above and would like to be added to the mailing list, email us!
Online Registration Dates:
Residents- August 20 at 11am
Non-residents- August 27 at 11am |
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| Salsa Making Contest- $500 grand prize! |
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1st Annual Redwood City
Salsa Festival!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
12-8pm
Enter Today! Deadline August 29!
Amateur and professional Salsa chefs will compete for fun, prizes, and Salsa Glory at the mouth watering and exciting Salsa Tasting & Competition, where the public takes part in judging. Three stages of live music with Latin, Salsa and Family themes, as well as free dance lessons, will keep Redwood City grooving all day long. |
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| July 4th Fun Run Results |
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| Target Family Days |
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 Target Family Days
Sundays, 12:00-4:00pm
8/10, 9/14
Courthouse Square (map)
Sunday, August 10: Hawaiian Theme
Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages! Our four targeted cultural themes will round out each enriching event with music, children's performers, storytelling, cooking instruction, hands-on activities for kids and more.
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| Music in the Park |
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| Downtown Events |
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2008 Olympic Telecast & Beijing Night Market Experience
Friday, August 8, 2008
Marketplace opens @ 6:00pm
Live Music from 6:00-8:00pm- The Cocktail Monkeys
NBC Live Olympic Opening Ceremonies Telecast begins at 8:08pm
Lucky Draw for Olympic Souvenirs throughout
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Featured Cultural Event
Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival
Sunday, August 17, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Nikolai Massenkoff, international acclaimed star of The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, founded the Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival in 1975 because of his love for his Russian heritage. He has performed more than two decades both nationally and internationally to great acclaim.
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Shakespeare on the Square
Macbeth
Saturday, August 23
7:00pm
Taming of the Shrew
Sunday, August 24
7:00pm |
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Music on the Square
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm
Coming up:
8/8: Cocktail Monkeys- Dance & Pop
8/15: Sun King- Beatles Tribute
8/22: Skynnyn Lynnrd-
Lynard Skynard Tribute
8/29: California Cowboys- Country
Also check out Lunchtime Music on the Square on Mondays & Wednesdays. |
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Movies on the Square
Thursday Evenings
Movies begin at sundown
Courthouse Square (map)
Bring your friends, family, your warm jacket and even a sleeping bag! Movies on the square will give you the big screen experience all over again with some of your old favorites!
Coming up:
8/7: CARS (G)
8/14: Mary Poppins (G)
8/21: Top Gun (PG)
8/28: West Side Story (NR) |
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Dancing on the Square
Tuesdays,
6:00-8:00pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Get ready to kick up your heels with our free dance series, including Tango, Swing, Country Western, Salsa, Hip Hop, Hula and more. The fun begins with a dance demonstration and continues on with public participation.
Coming up:
8/12: Waltz
8/19: *SPECIAL*
Dance Party
with Double Funk Crunch
8/26: Fox Trot
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Art on the Square
Fridays at 5pm
August 1 & Sept. 19
See local artists and have the chance to purchase their creations! Check out the art booths while enjoying the sounds of Music on the Square.
Also, check out
Second Saturday Art Walks |
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Jazz up the Shores |
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Akira Tana (Jazz)
Thursday, August 7
6:00-8:00pm
Marlin Park
Akira Tana has established himself as one of today's most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. More info...
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| After-School Sports Sign-Ups |
FALL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Flag Football- 6-8th Grade (co-ed)
Girl's Volleyball- 4th-8th Grade (girls)
Street Hockey- 4th/5th Grade (co-ed)
Registration Period: 8/11-9/10
Click here for full schedules
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| RWC After School Progams |
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Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept. in collaboration with the Redwood City School District, offers 7 after school programs on school sites. If you have a child at John Gill, Hawes, Selby Lane, Fair Oaks, Taft, Hoover or Garfield, your child may qualify to participate in one of our after school programs.
Our After School Learning Centers offer academic enrichment/homework support, recreation, and life skills activities. The program runs from the end of school day until 6pm Monday through Friday. For more information please call 780-7315. |
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| Redwood City eNews |
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