PRCS eNewsletter - March 2012

March 2012

In this Issue:

2011 Spring & Summer Activities

Winter 2012 Activity Guide

Contact Us:
by email
650.780.7311

Visit us
on the web:
Home Page

Spring / Summer Activity Guide

KEEP THIS GUIDE UNTIL AUGUST!!!
Our Spring/Summer combo guide is OUT. Everything you need for April - August will be included! The Summer Camp & Aquatic mini-guide is stapled inside this beast of a brochure as well.

You will receive this Guide in the mail if you live in Redwood City and Woodside. If you live in another City and would like to be added to the mailing list, email us!

Mail-in/Fax-in/Drop-off Registration starts NOW!
Online registration begins Wednesday, March 21 @ 11am

Online Registration Dates:
Residents- March 21 at 11am
Non-residents- April 4 at 11am

note: We hope to have our summer camp website up and running very soon!

Spring Break Camps

Spring Break Camps
April 2-6, 2012
Join us for Spring Break Awesomeness at Red Morton or Sandpiper Community Centers for Full Week Camps or Single Day Options. We are also offering Mike Roza's Spring Baseball Camp, UK Soccer Camp and Skateboarding Camp! Woo hoo! It's going to be great!

March Kids Nights

Kids Nights!
Ages 6-12
Need something fun to do on FRIDAY nights while your parents go out for a date night or finish up some holiday shopping?

Coming up:

Sandpiper Pajama Jam-register
Fri, March 30, 2012
6:00-9:00pm
Location: SCC
Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks: CHIPWRECKED

Park/Playground Replacement Update

Did you know that Fleishman Park has re-opened? For information about pending, current and completed parks projects, please visit our Park Improvement Web Page!

Redwood City Wrestling Program

redwood city middle school wrestling Middle School Participants (11-14 years) will receive instruction on basic fundamentals and general knowledge of the sport of wrestling. Learning objectives include body control and balance, sport specific conditioning and techniques, ethics and sportsmanship. Participates will compete in the Mid-Peninsula Wrestling League.

Registration Still Open!

Matches are on Weds from Late March - May.
Practice Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 6 - May 25
Match Days: Wednesdays (April and May)
Location/Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm @ Kennedy Middle School Fee: $50 per athlete
Confirmed schedule will be handed out at Parents/Athlete Orientation.

Mandatory Parent/Athlete Orientation:
Feb. 29th at 6pm at Red Morton Center

Participants will also need to purchase USA wrestling card ($40.00) and wrestling shoes ($60-$80 dollars) **Scholarships are available based on need** Please contact Erin Niemeyer at 780.7335 for more information. Registration Forms available online at www.teamsideline.com/redwoodcity

Ski & Snowboard Teen & Family Trips

Trips to Sierra at Tahoe, Squaw Valley & Kirkwood
SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS (click for more info & to register)
(Age 4 - Adult are welcome!)
Redwood City Family & 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.

We also have TEEN ONLY Trips operated through our department. Information can be found here.

Building Closures

Redwood City Community Centers will be closed on:

President's Day
Monday, February 20, 2012

Winter Activity Guide

Winter Activities through March!
Winter Camps, Holiday Fun, Fitness classes for your resolutions and more!
Click here to view our Virtual Guide!

Library Activities

	Red Panda Acrobats Start the Year of the Dragon with a spectacular performance! Guaranteed to amaze! Saturday February 4 @ 11:00am Downtown Library Then, continue on to Courthouse Square for a day of Lunar New year Activities!
	Mock Interviews with Phase2Careers Tuesday February 8 @ 10am - 12pm Downtown Library Community Room Mock interviews conducted by HR professionals. Get positive feedback in a supportive setting. Hands-on practice for your upcoming interview. About Phase2Careers: The mission of Phase2Careers is to assist the "Over 40" Worker in the Bay Area with finding new career opportunities. Register online at www.phase2careers.org.
	“We Love Bookworms” Fundraiser Thursday February 9 • 6:00 - 8:30pm Fair Oaks Branch Library Raising funds for the Fair Oaks Library Campaign for Books. $160,000 has been raised, only $40,000 remaining to goal. Silent and live auctions, food, wine and music. To RSVP: csillin@sbcglobal.net or 650.367.1729 $10 suggested donation.
	Owen Baker-Flynn Wednesday February 15 • 7:00pm - Downtown Library Saturday February 18 • 11:00am - Redwood Shores Comedy, magic, juggling and amazing balancing tricks!

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