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February 2009
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Ways to Stay Connected
Kids Night Out!
Presidents Week Camps
New Homeschool Program
Youth Sports
Snowboard & Ski Trips
Redwood City Home Improvement Loan & Repair Programs
Events at the VMSC
ARAP Dance
Holiday Closures
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| Kid's & Teens Nights Out |
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Kids Night Out- register now!
Be My Valentine
Ages 6-12
Friday, February 13, 2009
6:30-9pm
$20
Red Morton Community Center
Parents take your sweetheart out for the night while we treat your kids to a fun night of activities. Kids will enjoy this Friday evening filled with holiday flare. We will be making cool crafts, playing fun games for prizes and more! Pizza and drinks included. |
Teen Lock-In- Sandpiper 
Age 11-14
Friday, February 6, 2009
7:30-10pm
$20
REGISTER NOW!
Bored in the Shores? This night at Sandpiper will definitely be your cure. This lock-in style party in the shore has something for everyone!
• Live DJ & Dancing
• Large Music Video Screen
• Blow-up Obstacle Course
• Video Game Room (X-box and Wii Competitions)
• Game Room (Pool and Ping-Pong)
• Food and Refreshments
• Teen Lounge
This is a lock-in style party so no in-and-outs! In addition, preregistration
is mandatory and space is limited. Tell your friends
that the teen party is on the shores!!! |
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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 camps for february 17-20! |
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| New Activity for Homeschoolers! |
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*NEW* Homeschool Activities
Hey Homeschoolers! Want to try something new, play games, do cool projects and make new friends? Check out the new Exploration Station, designed especially for you! Check back periodically as we may be adding additional classes that occur during traditional school hours.
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| Youth Sports |
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Indoor Soccer - register now!
Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
Age: 8-14 years
Sundays, February 22 - March 29
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 3 - March 11, 2009 |
Coaches Meeting |
March 25th at Fair Oaks at 4:30pm |
Season |
May 4th- June 13th, 2008 |
Game Days |
M-Th, 3:30pm |
Location |
Hoover Field (W/Th) and Fair Oaks (TBD) |
| Semi-Finals |
Thursday, June 11th and Friday, June 12th at Fair Oaks |
| Finals |
Saturday, June 13th at 10:30am & 12pm at Fair Oaks |
| 6/8th Grade Girls & Boys Soccer - coaches needed |
Registration |
February 23 - March 11, 2009 |
Coaches Meeting |
March 25th at Fair Oaks at 4:30pm |
Season |
April 27th- June 5th, 2009 (6 weeks) |
Game Days |
M/W at 4/5pm (PAL sites); T/Th 4:45/6pm (SAL site) |
Location |
MIT and Kennedy (PAL sites) and Fair Oaks (SAL site) |
| Semi-Finals |
WED 6/3 at 4pm & 5:15pm at Hoover North/South |
| Finals |
FRI 6/5 at 4pm & 5:30pm at Hoover North/South |
| Jr. Dribblers 2nd/3rd Grade Basketball - coaches needed |
Registration |
March 2 - 27, 2009 |
Coaches Meeting |
April 15th at Red Morton at 6pm |
League |
April 27th- June 3rd, 2009 (no 5/25) |
Days/Times |
M/W 4-5:15 Skills (1st 5 class dates)
Games at 4 or 5pm starting the 6th class date. |
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| Snowboard & Ski Trips |
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Trips to Northstar, Sierra @ Tahoe and Squaw Valley!
SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS (click for more info & to register)
(Age 4 - Adults are welcome!)
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) |
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• Movies on the ride home |
| • All day lift ticket |
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| Events at the VMSC |
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New Patrons , Volunteer Welcome Reception
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2:00-4:00pm
Open to everyone who would like to come and learn more about all the programs, services and opportunities the Veterans Memorial Senior Center has to offer. Reception will include tasty treats and beverages and a free gift for everyone who attends. Learn more about your Nationally Accredited Senior Center….the best kept secret on the Peninsula. For more information, please contact Merrylen at (650) 780-7320. |
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Love Is In The Air Dinner Dance
Friday, February 13, 2009
6:00-9:00pm
Celebrate Love! Evening will feature a deluxe 3 course dinner accompanied with wine, coffee, sparkling cider and a decadent dessert. Live music will compliment this evening with sounds from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Tickets can be purchased starting Monday, January 26th by calling (650) 780-7264. Leave your name and phone number and a volunteer will call you back to confirm your ticket order. Reservations are required.
For more info call 780-7270. Fee: $25 |
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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 2009? 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 16th. Some centers will be closed the entire weekend. Please check the individual community center web pages for closure info. |
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