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June 2011
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Summer camps & swim lessons start next week!
Is Your Child Ready For Camp?
Downtown Events!
Music in the Parks
Storytime in the Park
36th Annual July 4th Fun Run
Summer Activity Guide
Herkner Pool
Events at the VMSC
Events at the VMSC
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Summer Camps & Swim Lessons start NEXT WEEK! |
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What Does Summer in Redwood City Look Like? Let us show you...
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Summer camps are sooooo fun! Make new friends, try something new, and creating lasting memories!
Visit our RedwoodCityCamps.org for more information and to register! |
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| Is Your Child Ready for Camp? |
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| Downtown Events! WOW! |
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Music On The Square
Fridays through October 7, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Coming up:
June 17: Tempest- Celtic Rock
June 24: Livewire- Pop
July 1- Whiskey Dawn- Country
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Jazz on Main
Mondays, June 20-August 15, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
Main Street, Downtown (map)
Coming up:
June 20: Anton Schwartz Quintet
June 27: The Peter Horvath Group |
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Classical Series
Saturday, June 25, 2011
6pm
Redwood Symphony
The Redwood Symphony will be performing selections from West Side Story, E.T. and Lord of the Rings, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, Sousa Marches, Strauss' Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz and much more. |
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Movies On The Square
Thursdays through October 6, 2011
@Sundown (approx 8:45pm)
Courthouse Square (map)
Coming up:
June 23: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
June 30- The Green Hornet (PG-13)
July 7- How To Train Your Dragon (PG) |
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Dancing On The Square
Tuesdays June 22-September 21, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Courthouse Square (map)
Coming up:
June 21: Swing/Lindy Hop
Live music by Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
June 28- Waltz |
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| Music in the Parks |
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Music in the Park
Wednesdays, June 22-August 10, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
Stafford Park (map)
COMING UP:
June 22: Night Fever- Pop/Dance Party
June 29: Pure Ecstasy- Motown
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Sounds of the Shores
Thursdays, June 23, July 28 and August 11, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
Marlin Park (map)
COMING UP:
June 23: Tin Man- Rock |
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| Storytime in the Park |
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Storytime in the Park!
with Jim Howland
Presented by the Redwood City Public Library
Wednesdays, June 22-August 10, 2011
10am
A new park each week!
FREE storytime in the park series – come to one or come to all. Discover new parks in your town, enjoy great stories and meet new friends. No need to register.
June 22: Stafford Park
June 29: Stulsaft Park
July 6: Mezes Park |
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| 36th Annual 4th of July Fun Run |
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2011 4th of July Fun Run
July 4, 2011
Ever want to run with 40,000 spectators to cheer you on?
Then come out to downtown Redwood City for the 36th Annual 4th of July Parade Run! This 3.6 mile fun run takes place along the route of one of the most popular 4th of July parades in Northern California, so you'll have no shortage of supporters.
Afterwards, you can stay and watch the parade and enjoy the lively street fair. Registration and volunteer sites are now open, so now's your chance to take advantage of early bird pricing and join in the fun! |
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| Summer Activity Guide |
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Summer Activity Guide
Classes are in full force! We have too many classes and camps to list here! Pick up an Activity Guide from one of our Community Centers today or visit our website. All residents of Redwood City and Woodside received this brochure in the mail back in March. If you live outside of these areas and would like to be added to the mailing list, email us!
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| Herkner Pool Hours |
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Herkner Pool (map it)
2011 Season 6/20-8/12
1315 Madison Ave.,
Redwood City, CA 94061
Schedule:
Adult Lap Swim: M-F 6-8am & 12-1pm
Recreation Swim: M-F 1:15-3pm & Saturdays 1:15-4pm
For more info and fees, click here. |
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| Events at the VMSC |
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Friday Movies for Everyone
1:15pm
Unless Otherwise Announced
Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center every Friday for a FREE featured movie in our state of the art movie theatre!
Friday, June 24: True Grit
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Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 1, 2011
12pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Join us for this patriotic outdoor celebration. Hamburger
and Hot dogs will be served, games, music and prizes! Fun times. Fee: $7. |
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| Library Events |
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Join the Summer Reading Club!
Readers, Listeners & Parents! Sign up at any Redwood City Library starting June 9th. Win prizes by reading 600 minutes by August 31st. Enjoy special Summer Reading Club programs all summer long! |
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Karen Quest, Cowgirl
Hold yer horses for some trick roping, whip cracking comedy!
Tuesday June 21 • 4:00 pm - Schaberg Branch Library
Tuesday June 21 • 7:00 pm - Downtown Library
Wednesday June 22 • 4:00 pm - Fair Oaks Branch Library
Wednesday June 22 • 7:00 pm - Redwood Shores Branch Library
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Rock Steady Juggling
Juggling, comedy—and recycling!
Tuesday June 28 • 4:00 pm - Schaberg Branch Library
Tuesday June 28 • 7:00 pm - Downtown Library
Wednesday June 29 • 4:00 pm - Fair Oaks Branch Library
Wednesday June 29 • 7:00 pm - Redwood Shores Branch Library
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art
MAKE IT - Cultural Arts Programs
Slide shows, artifacts, and hands-on activities
Thursday June 23 • 3:00pm
Fair Oaks Branch Library
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec
Thursday June 30 • 3:00pm
Schaberg Branch Library
West Africa |
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