the pilot -- july 2014

The PilotVolume 44 Number 7 Redwood Shores Community Association July 2014

Sounds of the Shores ConcertThe June 22nd concertfeatured classic rock withThe SHANKS, winners ofthe KFOX 98.5 LastBand Standing competi-tion.

The weather was anotherbeautiful day in RWS.People brought lawn chairs or blankets, friends and bestmoves, because this band really made you dance! TheMaxwell Chicago Style Food Truck was on hand for foodand drink.

The 2nd concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 13th, againfrom 5pm to 7pm. The Cocktail Monkeys bring you morethan exciting music and perfect vocal harmony; they bringfun, camaraderie and professionalism to each show. Fromnote one, you realize you are among the Bay Areas topnotch musicians. Mark St. John plays a screaming guitarwhile Bobby Asea sets the beat on bass with Will Diamondkeeping it rock steady all with the drive and passion you willcome to see as the heart of the Cocktail Monkeys. Pilot Staff

Incoming 1st through 5th graders learn how to become a CubScout! Pack 61 will have fantastic sports and academic activi-ties for current Scouts or those interested in Scouting to partic-ipate and earn belt loops for their achievements! SummerPacktivities are free and lots of fun! Please take a look at ourflyer and download activities galore!

Learn about knots, 1st aid, cheer our current Scouts on as theyare promoted to their next rank and have healthy smoothies!Or by helping with school beautification on Sunday, August24th. Or challenge your balancing skills and meet the Pack atour Milk Carton Boat Race & BBQ on September 7th!

Summer Packtivities SandpiperCommunity Center Every Sunday3:30-5:30PM Starting July 6th 7/6 Kickball & Map and Compass7/13 Soccer & Video Games7/20 Basketball & Photography7/27 Flag Football & Family Travel8/3 Tennis & Geography8/10 Volleyball & Astronomy8/17 Marbles & Chess8/24 Softball & Music

Event Contact: Kathleen Foster /[email protected] Location: Sandpiper Community Center 797 RedwoodShores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065

RSCA Events for 2014 Summer Concerts - Marlin Park

Sundays - 5:00pm - 7:00pmJuly 13th Cocktail MonkeysAugust 10th Highway Blues

Levee Cleanup - Saturday - August 23rd Mariner Park

Give & Go Recycling - Saturday - September 6thRedwood Shores Library Parking Lot

Halloween Walk - Saturday - October 25thMarlin Park - 1 to 2pm

Santa Comes To The Shores - Sunday - December 7th - RWS Library - 1-3pm

Light Up The Shores Judging -Date to be determined

Cub Scout SummerPacktivities

REDWOOD SHORESCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

274 Redwood Shores Pkwy #PMB 603Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

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2014 OfficersPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harrisrogers@rsca.orgVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix......................................................suenix@rsca.orgSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................lynnadams@rsca.orgTREASURERStephen [email protected] PRESIDENTDoug [email protected]

BOARD MeMBeRs

RSCA Board of Directors meet @ Redwood ShoresLibrary on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

Our next meeting will be July 10th, 2014

DEADLINES DEADLINESThe deadline for the August Pilot is the week

of July 14th -21st

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Table of Contents

Lynn AdamsMayling BellinghamStephen BellinghanNina BoireDoug Crisman

Jim CvengrosCarol FordAmir HiggyMike Mancusi

Sue NixHarris RogersClemencia RodriquezAndrew Young

* Significant Personal Injury * Commercial and Personal Litigation * Professional/Liability/Malpractice * Business Formation, Development and Transactions* Corporate and Partnership Law* Employment Law* Insurance Law * Real Estate and Construction Law* Automotive Law* Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

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Presidents Memo Page 3Were For The Birds, Wildlife Protected Page 4 RWC Phone Payment System Page 8Lucy Li Update Page 8Shoreway Environmental Center Page 9Art On The Square Page 9Meals On The Wheels Page 10 School Casualties Practice Exercise Page 10Letter To The Editor Page 10 Passport Services Page 12BRSSD Superentendants Letter Page 14Graduates Page 15Therapists Corner Page 16RWC Recognized at Playful City Page 16Lawn Be Gone, Club Fox Schedule Page 17Victorian Days, Farmers Market Page 17Secrets To Grilling Success Page 18Choosing A Pet Sitter Page 19Financial Challenges For Women Page 19Traveling With Style Page 20Lynns Kitchen & Wine Appreciation Page 21Daily Food Choices, Library News Page 22

Presidents Memo for July 2014 by Harris RogersWELCOME! New Shores ResidentsAt least twice each year we verify our postal mailing listswith the U.S. Postal Service. What we receive is a file ofchange of addresses that provides a rough idea of howmany people are moving in & out of the Shores.This past year weve seen a big increase in the number offamilies moving into the Shores (along with a few movingfrom one home to another within the Shores!) Since wemail The PILOT to each postal address (and not to a per-son), our new neighbors automatically get each monthlyissue of The PILOT.So a warm Welcome! to those of you new to the Shores.We hope that you find and will help us keep the Shoresa GREAT place to live.

CC&Rs on ALL Shores ResidencesThe Shores was from the beginning a planned community,and EVERY residence is governed by a set of Covenants,Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs).Those CC&Rs vary between areas, but ALL properties(repeat: ALL PROPERTIES!) have CC&Rs with restrictionsas to the type of building, colors & styles, landscaping, andother features allowed within that area. The CC&Rs alsodefine for each area the governing body that approveschanges and oversees compliance.We continue to see a lot of remodeling construction hap-pening around the Shores. Just a reminder that ALLchanges to your exterior must be approved in advance byeither your local Home Owners Association or if yourhome is not in one of our HOAs by the ArchitecturalDesign Review Board of Redwood Shores.

RSCA: What We DoThe primary purpose of the Redwood Shores CommunityAssociation (RSCA) is to be THE advocate on issues thataffect the quality of life in the Shores. Our mission is to represent the interests of residents andbusinesses in the Shores. RSCA is an inclusive organiza-tion that celebrates the incredible diversity of our communi-ty.RSCA endeavors to:1.provide a forum for united community action by all groups

within the Shores, and to assist homeowners and mainte-nance organizations in achieving common goals.

2.disseminate, by newsletter and other means, informationof significance to the Shores utilizing The PILOT (amonthly newsletter), the internet, and our roadway medi-an signboards.

3.encourage and promote a safe and healthful environmentfor family life.

4.present social, cultural, and other events for the Shorescommunity.

5.advocate fairness in taxation of property in the Shores.

6.encourage responsible growth of property development inthe Shores.

7.carry on any business in furtherance of any of the aboveactivities, or any other activities which the Associationshall deem to be in the community interest.

8.implement the CC&Rs of Redwood Shores SubdivisionsNo. 1 and No. 2, Marlin Subdivisions No. 1 through andincluding No. 6, and Dolphin Subdivisions No. 1 and No.2, to appoint members of the Architectural Design ReviewBoards to those Subdivisions, and to coordinate theenforcement of the CC&Rs of Redwood ShoresSubdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 Marlin Subdivisions No. 1through and including No. 6 and Dolphin Subdivisions No.1 and No. 2 with the City of Redwood City.

Door-to-Door Solicitations?Most residential areas of the Shores are clearly posted forNO door-to-door solicitations. But we still seem to be get-ting (mostly young) people going from home to home withone sales pitch or another. With only a few religious orcharitable exceptions, anyone going door to door must havea Solicitation Permit issued by Redwood City. If a solicitor shows up at your front door, ask to see theirSolicitation Permit and identification. If they can not providethose two items, call RWC Police immediately.Even if their purposes turns out to be legitimate, RWCPolice want the opportunity to check out these people.Remember: knocking on doors is one way for thieves to findout if anyone is home or if the home might be empty.

Let Our Wildlife Be WildI have been asked to remind Shores residents once againthat feeding ANY of our local wildlife whether on private orpublic property is an illegal activity under California lawand subject to $1,000 fine for the first offense. This includes not only the waterfowl in our lagoons, but alsofeeding in your backyard or leaving dog or cat food outwhere it can be accessed by the numerous rats, raccoons,possums, and skunks that share our little island.We are fortunate to live near wetlands and open greenareas and are consequently surrounded by all forms ofwildlife. But we need to remember that this is not a pettingzoo. As beautiful as some our birds might be, or as domes-ticated as some of our squirrels, waterfowl, and other smallwildlife might appear, you need to respect their space andenjoy them from a distance. Trying to touch or feed them, especially if involving youngchildren, may lead to bites or aggressive responses. It isimportant for our residents to remember (and to remind ourguests) that feeding, harming, or removing any of ourwildlife is prohibited.Please respect all our wildlife LET THEM BE WILD andenjoy them from a safe distance.

Redwood Shores, Were For The BirdsThe California ClapperRail (Rallus longirostris obso-letus) is found principally inSan Francisco Bay, MontereyBay and Morro Bay althoughits range is as far south as thecoasts of Ecuador andNorthern Peru, westernMexico and western Central

America. Despite this wide range, the California Clapper Railis now endangered. Populations have been reduced in the BayArea to around 3000 birds. The cause of their decline appearsto be the ongoing destruction of coastal marshes and estuaries.In other words, their habitat is being filled in.

A large bird, the California Clapper Rail is about the size of achicken, and like chickens, rarely flies preferring to scurryalong the mudflats. Males are slightly larger than females. TheClapper Rail sports a long slightly decurved bill. It has olive-brown upper feathers, a cinnamon colored breast, dark flankscrossed by white bars and is white under its tail.

They are quite shy. Most of their feeding occurs in the earlymorning or at dusk. If you see them, they are usually probingor scavenging along the edges of mudflats where vegetation

grows which can help hide them. Around here, the most like-ly place to spot a California Clapper Rail is along the BelmontSlough. Their diet consists mostly of crustaceans, but they areknown to eat small fish, insects, seeds, birds eggs, slugs andwhen necessary, small mice. They are mostly silent during theday but you might hear them at dusk. Their call is not verymusical, just a harsh clacking sound.

Breeding occurs from mid-March through July. They make anest of twigs and place it low often among tree roots. Eggs arelaid in clutches of four to fourteen. The incubation period is 18 29 days. The eggs are quite striking, buff with purple spotsbut hatch rates are less than 50% which only adds to concernsabout their ability to survive as a species. The chicks leavetheir nest within one day and are fed by their parents until theyare able to forage for themselves.

Note: Do not feed, chase or annoy birds or other wildlife. Theyare a valuable asset to our community. When you can, take aminute to pick up plastic bags and other plastic refuse. Birdscan choke on small plastic wrappers or get entangled in bagsand starve. Submitted by Ramona Rabin

References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The CornellLab of Ornithology website www.allaboutbirds.org

Our Wildlife are Protected by Law

RWC - Readers were very upset to readabout the SUV driver who mowed down afamily of geese on Shell Parkway last month. My heart lurched and then I thought to look up

California law. This driver and others who dont care aboutwildlife should pay attention unless they want to be chargedwith a felony with jail and/or a large fine. I sadly remember when the swans were killed/harmed in

1996. The police led an investigation and we all mourned theloss of our dear friends. California Penal Code Section 597 (a) Except as provided insubdivision (c) of this section or Section 599c, every personwho maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures,or wounds a living animal, or maliciously and intentionallykills an animal, is guilty of a crime punishable pursuant tosubdivision (d).(d) A violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) is punishable asa felony by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) ofSection 1170, or by a fine of not more than twenty thousanddollars ($20,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment, oralternatively, as a misdemeanor by imprisonment in a countyjail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more thantwenty thousand dollars ($20,000), or by both that fine andimprisonment.

Submitted by RWS Concerned Citizen

Redwood City Rolls Out Secure, Convenient, User-Friendly 24/7 Phone Payment System for Utility Customers

City implements new technology to increase access and convenience for residents to pay their utility bill

RWC - Redwood City launched a new free, secure, convenientand user-friendly phone payment system for customers onMonday, June 9, 2014 which will give residents the ability to paytheir utility bill, access account information, and receive impor-tant utility-related alerts 24 hours a day, seven days a week byphone. In February of this year, Redwood City provided cus-tomers the option to pay their utility bill in cash at 7-11 stores;launching a new round-the-clock pay-by-phone option is an addi-tional element in the Citys continued effort to bring more con-venience to utility customers, while streamlining operations forincreased efficiency.

The secure convenient service is a product of Paymentus - a com-pany that provides billing, payment, and communication solutionsfor organizations throughout the country. Using Paymentus serv-ice called Utilityworks, Redwood City will provide this newautomated phone system that will feature quick account balancereview and payment with a credit card, debit card or e-check in aneasy-to-follow automated voice system.

In addition to having access to account information and paymentoptions 24/7, Redwood City utility customers will be able toreceive proactive important information via Paymentus alert-works service. This tool allows the City to notify customers byphone or email about pertinent information including waterrestrictions, service interruptions, and reminder calls for past-duecustomers.

These changes reflect our continued commitment to provide asuperior customer service experience, states Mayor Jeffrey Gee.We recognize that customers want accessibility, convenience anda user-friendly phone payment option without sacrificing security.We believe this new system will deliver just that. This is yetanother example of how Redwood City uses technology toincrease access to government.

Beyond using technology to provide customers with an off-sitecash payment option and ability to pay utility bills 24/7 by phone,Redwood City recently launched myRWC, a free smart phone appthat allows residents to pay utility bills from their mobile devices,and report, track and share quality-of-life concerns, as well as aPinterest site to unite theft victims with stolen property.

About PaymentusPaymentus is the leading provider of billing, payment, and com-munication solutions for billing organizations in North America.With more than 500 customer implementations across the U.S.and Canada, the company has pioneered the way bills get paid. Itsproduct suite, Summation360, seamlessly integrates traditional-ly complex and costly billing and payments facets into a highlycost-effective, one-stop solution, revolutionizing the way clients -primarily utility companies - track customer consumption,invoice, send out notifications, process payments, and reduce thecost of manual activities. For more information, please visithttp://www.summation360.com.

Lucy Li UpdatePlaying with the big girls, the sixth graders game and personality are

beyond her years.

Lucy Li, the eleven year old RedwoodShores golfer made quite an impression atthe US Womens Open at Pinehurst, NorthCarolina, even if she didnt make the cut forweekend play. The youngest qualifier in thehistory of the tournament, mostly held her own. Her caddy, BryanBush said, she is here for the experience and the opportunity toplay with the best players in the world.

Lucy says, I like golf because its different from other sports, andanybody can play it. If you are tall or short, or fast or slow you canstill compete. Lucy plays several courses around the Bay Area.Most noteable, Half Moon Bay and Cinnebar Hills in San Jose.She considers the Olympic Club her favorite course.

Michelle Wie, the tournament winner said I hope she is having ablast out here. Wies first Open was in 2003 when she was 13years old.

Pilot Staff

July is a month for running free in the

sunlight. crm

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Eighth Season of ART on theSquare in Redwood City

RWC - Check outthe 2014 season of fineart and craft shows.ART on the Square(AOTS) showcases thebest in original fine arts and crafts, and is part of RedwoodCitys popular Friday Night Music on the Square series of con-certs at Courthouse Square and the Police Athletic Leagues(PAL) Blues, ART & BBQ Festival.

We are reaching out to artists to participate in these unique shows.Artists can sign up for the 2014 shows by going online to down-load an application.

Join us for this high-quality art event, which attracts people upand down the Peninsula; crowds average 5,000+ people for theFriday night shows.

ART on the Square 2014 Schedule *JEWELRY on the Square: Friday, 7/11, 5 - 8:30 pm*ART on the Square: Friday, 7/25, 5 - 8:30 pm*ART on the Square: Saturday, 7/26 with the PAL Blues Festival, 11am - 8pm*ART on the Square: Friday, 8/22, 5 - 8:30pm

Additional Summer Public ToursOffered at the

Shoreway Environmental Center 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos

San Carlos - RethinkWaste is pleased to announce that for the sec-ond year in a row, additional Public Open House Day tours will beheld at the Shoreway Environmental Center this summer to give thegeneral public and local businesses more opportunities to see thefacility in operation. Public Open House Day tours will take placeJuly 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. Tours will be held twice oneach of the Public Open House Day, from 9:30 - 10:30 am and11:30 am - 12:30 pm. (There will be no public tours in August.)

The free tour includes visiting the Transfer Station, where garbage,food scraps and yard trimmings are handled; outdoor educationarea, with a demonstration garden and composting system, rainwa-ter harvest tank and solar panel display; a state-of-art MaterialsRecovery Facility (MRF), where recyclables are processed; theEnvironmental Education Center, which includes museum-qualityexhibits, reuse art and a talking robot; and more. Tour participantswill learn about the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and rot), resourceconservation and have the unique opportunity to see firsthand whathappens to garbage, recyclables and organics once they are pickedup from their homes and businesses.

Tours and reservations can be made by sending an email [email protected] or calling 650.802.3506. All tours will bescheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations forgroups of five or more are required. Individual reservations arealso recommended to ensure space availability.

PERIOSTAT AND GUM DISEASEPeriostat: a new drug for the war against gum disease

The leading treatments for gum disease are scaling and root planning (deep cleaning of the gums) and surgical gum treatment inmore advanced cases. Antibiotics are sometimes used in conjunction with these other therapies, often with the goal of killing bac-teria that is causing the gum disease. Recently, there is a new drug, which instead focuses on controlling our bodys reaction tothese bacteria. The new drug is called Periostat. To understand how Periostat works, we need to have some understanding of howbacteria in the mouth cause the loss of gum tissue and bone around the teeth. Oral bacteria cause a chronic infection in the mouthof people with gum disease. This infection causes the body to release chemical substances called cytokines, which in turn cause acascade of reactions within the gum and surrounding tissue. One of the substances released is a family of enzymes known as matrixmetalloproteinases (MMPs). One of the MMPs is collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down the gum and bone. Periostat is a newapplication of a not so new drug, doxycycline. Doxycycline is a derivative of tetracycline. Periostat is a 20 mg capsule of doxy-cycline that should be taken twice a day over several months. Periostat helps to inhibit the bodys production of the destructive col-lagenase. Unlike higher doses of doxycycline or tetracycline that can be used to prevent the multiplication of some bacteria asso-ciated with gum disease. Periostat protects our bodys over reaction to bacteria, and its lower dose has far fewer side effects.Periostat is not intended to replace the need for excellent oral hygiene or other traditional gum treatment. It is a drug that clinicalresearch has shown that will modestly improve gum disease when taken in conjunction with professional deep cleaning of the gumsand a thorough oral hygiene regimen.

650-394-8080

Redwood City Police and FireDepartments Completes a School

Site Active Shooter with MassCasualties Practice Exercise

RWC The Redwood City Police and Fire Departments con-ducted a large-scale joint tactical exercise as a component oftheir Enhanced School Safety Plan a comprehensive multi-phased preparedness plan for schools that embodies theDepartments commitment to developing and testing the mosteffective practices associated with reducing and responding tocampus violence. The large-scale joint tactical exercise simu-lated an active shooter on campus. It took place at RooseveltSchool at on Sunday, June 8th, 2014.

In response to the many unfortunate incidents of campus vio-lence nationwide, the Redwood City Police and FireDepartments worked together to implement a new strategyincorporating lessons learned from similar incidents and train-ing to better safeguard our citys school campuses.

The exercise provided Redwood City Police, Firefighters, andEMTs with a challenging environment to practice the tacticsand skills necessary to respond to a critical incident such as this.Police and Fire first responders worked hand-in-hand to beginemergency medical triage and treatment as soon as possible,thereby vastly increasing the likelihood of survival for thoseaffected in such an incident.

The Redwood City Police and Fire Departments would like tothank its community partners who made the exercise possible,including: the Redwood City School District and the Rite AidCorporation for use of their parking facilities, Intervotion andIntelliGroups for technological support, as well as the RedwoodCity community.

Questions about the exercise should be directed to Captain JohnSpicer at 650-780-7130.

Dear Editor:I have been a part time resident in Redwood Shores for the past25 years. I started picking up garbage on Redwood ShoresPkwy about three years ago. A majority of garbage is food con-tainers, cups, cans, bottles and bags, I think, thrown from pass-ing cars.

We talked to the police and were told they could not do any-thing about it unless we see the garbage thrown from a car.

As I walked along Redwood Shores Parkway, it seems withthe growth of Redwood Shores, it is happening more and more.

Isnt it against the law to litter? Maybe its time to put up somekind of signage about this. Who might we contact to solve thisproblem? Anonymous RWS resident

The Meals On Wheels Association of America

The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest andlargest national organization composed of and representinglocal, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50U.S. states, as well as the U.S. Territories.

All told, there are some 5,000 local Senior Nutrition Programsin the United States. These programs provide well over onemillion meals to seniors who need them each day. Some pro-grams serve meals at congregate locations like senior centers,some programs deliver meals directly to the homes of seniorswhose mobility is limited, and many programs provide bothservices.

While remarkable, the one million meals per day figure under-estimates the size and shape of our network and its reach andinfluence in communities across America. In addition to thehundreds of thousands of seniors who receive meals, there aremany thousands of professionals employed at the various localSenior Nutrition Programs across the U.S. More notable thanthat is the virtual army of two million volunteers who alsowork for these programs.

Our vision is an America in which all seniors live a nourishedlife with independence and dignity.

Redwood City Implements New By Appointment Hours

for City Hall Passport Services New schedule moves to an appointment-only

schedule during peak times of service to increaseconvenience for residents

RWC - Redwood City will be starting an appointment-onlyschedule for passport-related services starting July 14, 2014 in aneffort to increase customer convenience. Residents who need pass-port services can schedule an appointment Tuesdays andWednesdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and Fridays from 9:00am to12:00 noon by calling 650.780.7220. Passport service is providedby the City Clerks Office in both English and Spanish on the sec-ond floor of City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City94063.

Residents can access an array of passport assistance at the CityClerks Passport Acceptance Services counter including submittingan application for a new passport or renewing a current one (subjectto special requirements), applying for a passport book, and obtain-ing forms related to passport processing. Only checks, moneyorders or cashier checks are accepted.

Moving to an appointment-only schedule on the days we have themost inquiries prevents unnecessary wait times for people who needassistance and improves staffs ability to meet the need for passportservices in an efficient manner, states Mayor Jeffrey Gee.

Dear Redwood Shores Community,

Its summer! One would think that we would take a break, but thereare three things happening this summer that I would like to share withyou.

Additional Board Meetings to Consider Facilities ExpansionAs I have written previously, our school district enrollment continuesto grow dramatically. We had 2,400 students in 2006, and this past school year we had3,700 students, an increase of over 50%! Families with school-aged children continue tojoin our community. Looking at our kindergarten and new enrollments this past spring,we expect to grow by 200 students for next school year, with an additional 420 studentsin the three subsequent years, according to a recent demographic study.

Although we added 28 classrooms district wide over the last three years, our continuedenrollment growth likely requires continued facilities expansion. The school board takesthis situation seriously, and the Board of Trustees is scheduling additional meetings tosolicit expert advice and consider options, including a potential bond measure. If youcare to attend a board meeting, the dates, times and locations will be listed on theschool board page of our District website (brssd.org/board). I will continue to keepyou informed of developments.

Summer Teacher TrainingNearly 150 teachers have signed up for a week long institute on reading instructionalstrategies during the last week of July. We have experts from Teachers College atColumbia University in New York coming to lead the training. Teachers College is rankedthird in the nation in the area of Curriculum and Instruction for graduate studies in edu-cation. Trainings like this, coupled with our teachers commitment to continued learn-ing, help make our schools excellent.

New Principal at Sandpiper SchoolEffective July 1, Sandpiper School has a new principal. Her name is Tami Moore, and sheis joining us from her position as Assistant Principal at Booksin Elementary. Booksin is ahigh-achieving school in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Ms. Moore brings awealth of experience, new ideas, and energy to the role of principal at Sandpiper. Shewill be coming to school regularly beginning in early August, and I invite you to stop byand say hello.

Best wishes for an enjoyable summer!

Michael Milliken, Ph.D.Superintendent of Schools - [email protected]

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Sandpiper 5th Grade Class of 2014Teacher BurtschellBierwagen ColinCastillo Alyana NoelleChu MichaelHanlon KaseyKessler AleeceKurup VivekaLi AaronPercer AidanQuon NicholasSmailey AshleySmith AidanStulbarg HannahSummers MakennaSummers RachaelSweeney OwenVillegas Kye

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RWS Elementary School5th Grade Class of 2014

Teachers Mr. Nathan Losch and Ms. Kristen VerderameRohan Patel Matias Pollan Ashton Reynolds Henry Rodas Tara Roshan Dylan Sabahi Jake Sales Manya SanchezEthan Singer Ashwin Singh Joshua Smith Kayla Stocker Clara Szego Kyle Tam Olivia Troy Kye Vela Shayla Villarreal Justin Wong Hannah Wu

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The TherapistsCornerCoping with Failure: Theres alittle Michael Jordan in all of us

Most people wouldnt use the word failurewhen thinking of Michael Jordan. There is

probably little debate about his being the finest basketball playerof all time. He won 6 NBA championships, 5 regular seasonMVP awards and 6 such awards in the Finals. Yet, here is one ofhis most famous quotes: Ive missed more than 9000 shots in mycareer. Ive lost almost 300 games. 26 times, Ive been trusted totake the game winning shot and missed. Ive failed over and overand over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

Of course, Michael Jordan really isnt addressing failure at all inthat quote, but rather the importance of perseverance. I often tellmy clients that if they dont experience some failure theyre prob-ably not trying hard enough. Whether it is in athletics, school orwork, sometimes things just dont turn out the way we wouldlike. Does that mean we stop trying? Thats not the message wetry to convey to our kids. We all want to be successful at what-ever we choose to do in life, but unless youre remarkably fortu-nate, its not going to happen without some missteps along theway. The key is to learn from those, and to continue to put our-selves in positions where success may be possible. To succeedoften means risking failure.

In doing some research for this article, I came across many sto-ries of people engaging in tremendous feats of courage. Theseincluded being in combat, facing serious illness, and taking onextraordinary challenges such as climbing to the top of Mt.Everest. Those are indeed impressive, but lets not forget aboutlifes more common challenges like working hard to get a pro-motion you once thought to be impossible, or graduating fromhigh school or college. Yes, those too are impressive. To perse-vere means learning the power of resilience. We all get knockeddown so its important to have the strength to get back up.Studying, practicing, rehearsing and training all are necessary, asis not procrastinating. We also need to have a sense of perspec-tive, to have the wherewithal to accept constructive criticism andto learn from the wisdom of others who have experienced similarchallenges before us.

So, maybe youre not an NBA legend and maybe youll never befaced with the game winning shot. But, you may have to give aspeech when public speaking terrifies you. Or, you may have totake a test several times before you pass. You may not succeedthe first few times, but if you give yourself enough chances thatball is bound to go in. Just ask Michael Jordan.

Scott M. Granet, LCSW is a long-time resident of RedwoodShores, and is director of the OCD-BDD Clinic of NorthernCalifornia in Redwood City. He would like to hear your sugges-tions for future columns, and can be reached at 650-599-3325 [email protected]

Redwood City.Recognized asPlayful CityUSA for FifthConsecutive Year

by Nationwide Non-Profit, KaBOOM!

KaBOOM! and Humana Foundation Unveil Redwood City as Oneof 212 Cities Across the Country for Prioritizing Play as a Meansto Promote Physical, Mental, and Social Wellness

Redwood City, Calif. - Redwood City is proud to announce that ithas earned recognition as a 2014 Playful City USA - the fifth timeit has received this honor since 2010. The national award, pre-sented by nationwide non-profit park and play advocate,KaBOOM!, honors cities determined to prioritize play and ensurethat children are healthy by providing the time and space for play.This year, KaBOOM! designated 212 cities across the country,including Redwood City, as a Playful City USA community, fortaking bold steps to ensure that all children, especially the 16 mil-lion American kids living in poverty, have easy access to balancedand active play in their communities.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is impor-tant to healthy brain development and allows children to use theircreativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and phys-ical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Todays children spendless time playing outside than any previous generation in partbecause only 20 percent live within walking distance of a park orplayground. This play deficit is having profound consequences forkids physically as well as mentally and socially because childrenneed a place to play every day in order to be active and healthy.

Redwood Citys Parks Recreation and Community Services(PRCS) department was recognized for its devotion to childrensdevelopment through movement by providing numerous programsand spaces for play. PRCS finalized a comprehensive Joint UseAgreement with the Redwood City School District for sharingpublic facilities to ensure the availability of play spaces; through asubstantial three-year grant, partnered with the School District andthe Peninsula Covenant Community Center to provide physicaleducation during the school day to more than 5,000 children twodays a week; played a lead role in providing 20 separate sportsofferings for 2,768 participants through the Youth After SchoolSports Program in partnership with the Police Activities League(PAL) and several other non-profits; and initiated several parkimprovements including the Mezes Park renovation, the Fair OaksField synthetic turf replacement, and the Jardin de Ninos Park ren-ovation planning.

One of our Strategic Initiatives is a community for all ages. Andwe accomplish that goal, in large part, through our dedication toproviding spaces for play, and fun and engaging physical fitnessfor youth, explains Mayor Jeffrey Gee. City Council is proud ofour PRCS team for having the resourcefulness to create partner-ships to enhance play for our community, the creativity to developprogramming that keeps kids moving, and the staff who are pas-sionate about the importance of physical play for kids.

Lawn Be Gone Program

RWC - California is in the midst of a record breaking droughtand we are asking the Redwood City community to save all thewater they can. One way for residents to possibly save thou-sands of gallons of water each month is to convert their lawn toa beautiful drought tolerant garden, with help from the City.

Outdoor water use comprises up to 50% of all the water used atresidential homes, and the average household in Redwood Cityuses about 200 gallons each day. That means the average homein Redwood City uses about 3,000 gallons of water per monthjust for irrigation.

With the Lawn-Be-Gone program, single-family residentialRedwood City Water customers can qualify for $1 per squarefoot of lawn removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants.

For more details on the Lawn-Be-Gone program and to submitan application visit http://www.redwoodcity.org/LawnBeGone.Residents should be sure to submit an application before tear-ing out their lawn, because it may affect the ability to get arebate.

Redwood City has many other services to help residents andbusinesses save water. For a complete list of conservation pro-grams for Residential, Commercial and Irrigation customers,and updates on the 2014 Drought conditions visit the Cityswebsite at http://www.redwoodcity.org/Conservation.

KiwanisFarmers MarketSaturdays - April through November2014 from 8am-12pm500 Block of Arguello, near theSequoia Train Station.

The Redwood City Kiwanis FarmersMarket is the oldest and largest farmersmarket on the Peninsula. It was started in 1979 with the inten-tion of supporting local independent farmers and supplying thecommunity with fresh produce.

Victorian Days at the Old CourthouseSunday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the San MateoCounty History Museum, housed within the Old CountyCourthouse in Redwood City, will present Victorian Days atthe Old Courthouse. Activities will include childrens crafts, aVictorian tea served in historic Courtroom A and reenactorsplaying as the great and wealthy residents of the Peninsula, dur-ing the Victorian era. ADMISSION WILL BE FREE on thisspecial day. For more information go to www.historysmc.orgor call 650-299-0104. The San Mateo County History Museumis located at 2200 Broadway in downtown Redwood City.

Dear Redwood Shores Neighbors A major motion picture will be filmingat

OraclePreparations will begin the week of July 20th, 2014 and actualfilming commences on or about Monday, July 28 from fromapproximately 2PM to 2AM and Tuesday, July 29 &Wednesday, July 30, from approximately 4PM to 7AM.

ALL FILMING WILL BE INSIDE ORACLE - we will notfilm outside. However there will be several production vehi-cles stationed throughout the neighborhood with the plan tokeep all vehicles as close to Oracle as possible. Some of thevehicles may be parked on Oracle Parkway, pendingapproval by the Redwood City Police Dept.

During production there will be gunshot effects and relatedspecial effects which are part of the scene.

There will be some lighting on the exterior of the Oracle build-ings. The current plan is to keep the generators and lightinggear on Oracle property, away from the other side of thelagoon.

We understand that the neighborhood may be impacted by ourpresence, which is why we are committed to working withyour neighborhood association to minimize any inconve-nience related to filming as much as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Gail Stempler, Location Manager415 720 5151 (Resident)

Club Fox Schedule For July

2209 Broadway, Redwood City. 877-435-9849orwww.clubfoxrwc.com

Terrie Odabi and Evolution Blues (Club FoxBlues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. $5. Grateful Dead Tribute Band the China Cats. 8 p.m. Saturday,July 12. $10. Candye Kane (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16.$5. HAPA. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17. $25.Foreverland. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 19. $18. Lara Price (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.$5. The Cheeseballs. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26. $18. Jinx Jones (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.$5.

Celebrate Bastille Day - July 14th

The Secrets to Grilling SuccessThere is nothing quite like a great summer barbecue. Andwhile it seems like a simple enough concept, grilling can betricky. This is why The Grill House of Redwood Shores puttogether a short guide to help you create the perfect outdoormeal.

* Remove your meat and vegetables from the refrigerator 20minutes before grilling. This allows food to get close to roomtemperature and prevents uneven cooking. * Flavor your dish at least 15 minutes before you plan to grill.You can use a simple combination of spices from your kitchencabinet, or create a marinade, glaze or dry rub. Be sure to coatyour vegetables with a thin layer of oil to prevent them fromdrying out.* Preheat your grill 15 minutes before you plan to use it. Thisallows it to reach the optimal temperature and prevents foodfrom drying out or overcooking. A perfectly preheated grillwill sear on contact and will not stick.* Resist the urge to poke or flip your food. This action releas-es the essential flavorful juices in your meats and can causeunnecessary flair-ups. Instead, give your food time to sear anddevelop a crust before turning.* Make sure you have fresh plates, utensils, and cutting boardsready to prevent raw meat, poultry, and fish from cross-conta-minating the cooked food. Let your meats rest at least five

minutes before serving. Remember, food continues to cookafter it comes off the grill, so its best to remove it just beforeit has reached the desired doneness, allowing juices a chanceto settle back into the meat.

Making sure your meat is cooked thoroughly is essential, espe-cially when working with chicken. A digital thermometer takesthe guesswork out of the equation; however, you can also useyour index finger to perform a simple test - the firmer meatfeels, the more well-done it is.

Scheduled to open this summer, The Grill House of RedwoodShores is a seasonally inspired, grill-based restaurant, featur-ing local craft beer, wine and cocktails. For more information,please visit us at www.grillhousebar.com or search for us onFacebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google+.

Needs 1- What this country needs is a good five cent anything.2- Another thing this country needs is fewer needs.3- Our greatest need is someone smart enough to fortell the future, and then change it before it happens.

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Women have a longer life expectancy. Women live an average of 4.8 yearslonger than men Women earn less than men. On average,women earn about 20% less than menacross most occupational categories. Thiswage gap can significantly impactwomens overall savings, Social Securityretirement benefits, and pensions.Women are more likely to take careerbreaks for caregiving. More women than men take time away from work to care forchildren or older family members. Leaving the workforcemeans women dont have the same opportunity to save forretirement, and their Social Security retirement benefits willlikely be less. And if theyre covered by health insurance as adependent on their spouses plan, women are susceptible to los-ing that coverage if their spouse dies, they divorce, or theirspouse loses a job.Women are sometimes more conservative investors. Being aconservative investor isnt always a bad thing. However, thistrait can also be a double-edged sword if women are investingfar more conservatively than is appropriate for their goals andcircumstances.Women face the risk of financial loss with no asset protection.As women continue to earn money, become the main breadwin-ners for their families, and run their own businesses, its vitalthat they take steps to protect their assets, both personal andbusiness. Without an asset protection plan, a womans wealthand savings is vulnerable to taxes, lawsuits, accidents, and otherfinancial risks that are part of everyday life. But women may betoo busy handling their day-to-day responsibilities to take thetime to implement an appropriate asset protection plan.

If you have any questions on the above information KendraBronstein is a Registered Representative working for WoodburyFinancial in Redwood City and would be happy to answer anyquestions that you may have. She can be reached at: 650-245-1080 CA Insurance License #OG77962.

Choosing a Pet SitterI admit it; Ive been in the field of pet sitting for a long time close to 20 years. Through the years Ive met a lot of other petcare professionals; many have gone on to become very goodfriends. So when a pet sitter news story hits their local paper,often they pass it on to me. And, generally, when I receive thesearticles, they are not passing on a cute, newsy story.

Ive discovered that often the pet sitter mentioned in a newsarticle is not a professional pet sitter, but a friend, relative, orsomeone operating under the radar. But, every time the newsruns a story they are quick to use the generic term pet sitter,making the professional pet sitter look bad.

Just the other day I came across a story regarding a so-calledprofessional pet sitter who had left dogs in their car for over 2hours! (The dogs were fine, thank goodness!) But, when Ichecked out this sitters website, I found there were some criti-cal items missing. So, I want you, the prospective pet owner toknow what to look for, even if your next-door neighbor is rav-ing about Susie, her pet sitter.

* Does your pet sitter have a business license? I have seenmany pet sitters advertise they are licensed. Please keep inmind there is no formal licensing for pet sitters and when some-one says they are licensed they are only referring to a busi-ness license.* Are they insured and bonded? Professional pet sitters alwayscarry liability insurance and are bonded.* Does your pet sitter belong to any associations, local ornational? Belonging to an association shows that your pet sit-ter is interested in keeping abreast of what is going on in thefield of pet sitting.* Are they trained in pet first aid/CPR?* How does your pet react to the sitter? Believe it or not, notall animals will like every person. A professional pet sitter willtell you if they do not feel they are a good match, and can oftenrefer you to someone who might be better suited to your situation.

* Do they have references from past clients?I caution everyone to do their homework. While recommen-dations from friends, etc. are great, check to see if the sitter hasa website. It should state they are bonded and insured, theytrained in pet first aid/CPR, and any organizations they belongto.Hopefully, this list will give you a place to start and an idea ofwhat to look for when choosing a professional pet sitter.

Jan Brown is the owner of Jans Pet Sitting and is a Pet TechPet First Aid Instructor. She can be reached at:

Traveling with StyleBy Adena DiTonno, Wardrobe & Image Consultant

Whether youre going on a two-week vacation or indulging in a weekendget-away, there are a few essentials to help you look your best while yourecharge. Happy summer!

Essential #1: Dark wash jeans, slim fit. Both men and women can bene-fit from traveling with a great pair of jeans (women may opt for a pair inwhite instead). Women can dress them up for evening with strappy san-dals and a flowy top (guys with loafers or dress sneakers and no socks,cotton button-down shirt and a lightweight blazer). Go casual during theday with a striped cotton t-shirt and flat sandals or colored sneakers.

Essential #2: Great-fitting dress in a solid color or subtle print. This willbe great for dinners by wearing those same strappy sandals mentionedabove and adding in pretty accessories, like chandelier earrings and a ban-gle bracelet. Take along a lightweight shawl to throw around your shoul-ders (also is essential if youre doing any plane travel.) Make the dressmore casual with flat sandals and a jean jacket.

Essential #3: Well-edited accessories. Accessories are great because theydont take up much space. Take several bangles and a statement necklace,as well as a dressy and casual pair of earrings (or if youre wearing studs,those work for every occasion.)

Essential #4: Exercise or lounging outfit. Whether youre working outevery day or just waking up early and strolling out to get that first cup ofcoffee, youll be glad to have a pair of yoga pants or shorts, a tee, and alightweight pair of sneakers. The pants and tee can easily roll up and fitin-between all the other items to fill up empty space.

Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant in RedwoodShores. Visit her website for useful tips and to sign up for hermonthly Style Bulletin: www.adenadesigns.net

WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras

Let me get straight to the point: too manyred wines taste sweet. I have been in denialfor years, as have, I suspect, a wide swathof American wine drinkers. We have beendrinking red wines that are anything butdry. So, how has this sugary state ofaffairs come about? While I have noresearch to substantiate it, I believe thatmany Americansafter having downedthe fizzy stuff for decades with burgers andfrieshave unwittingly developed a cola-trained palate. Thatpalate preference, in turn, has been reinforced by many super-market processed foods that often contain sugar or its equiva-lents. Is it any wonder, then, that we have a preference forsweet tasting red wines?

However, many blame Robert M. Parkerfounder of The WineAdvocate and creator of the 100 point wine rating scale. Winesin his 90+ categoryparticularly those 95 and aboveareoften large-scaled, fruit bombs. And while he decries the notionof a monolithic Parker palate, there is no question that manyproducers create wines to appeal to him as well as his sub-scribers palate.

Steve Heimoffone of the better wine bloggersis unequivo-cal about the sweetness in reds. In his March 13, 2013 blogpost, he states: If you do a search on my wine reviews usingthe words candy, candied, sugary sweet, jammy, youllget an awful lot of hits, and not just for Cabernet. Syrah,Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, (and) Petite Sirah; there really isa lot of treacly stuff out there, the kind that drives the Europeansmad. This man evaluates thousands of wines per year.

Similarly, Eric Asimovwine critic for the New York Timessuggests in his February 22, 2011, article that Consumerscould be helped immeasurably if the entire lexicon of winedescriptors were boiled down to two words: sweet or savory.While wines can be technically dry, he says, there is, however,a very perceptible impression of sweetness that results fromdominant fruit flavors and high concentrations of glycerol, aproduct of fermentation that is heavy, oily and slightly sweet.He places California Chardonnays in the tutti frutti school,while Zinfandels seem sweet because of their intense fruiti-ness, and Pinot Noirs because of their plush, opulent pro-files.

To be sure, I am not abandoning the rich, ripe reds of California.They are good cocktail-like wines, and they also hold their ownwith heavy fare or summertime barbecues. However, when itcomes to a more refined (for lack of a better word) style of din-ing, I am edging away from the fruit-forward, glycerol-enrobedreds that clamor for attention, and moving toward those with abit more restraint and elegancethe style of wine that supportsthe food rather than overwhelm it.

From LYNNs KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced CaliforniaCuisine) Lynn Kathleen AdamsJULY IS PERFECT FOR GRILLING

Our little Redwood Shores microclimate is getting perfect for break-ing out your backyard grill if you have not already done so! Whetheryou prefer a Weber with charcoal or have a fancier gas grill, its funto plan a meal around a theme for weekends when you might havemore time to spend at home, or invite family and/or friends over forthe late afternoon/early evening. Encourage your children to partici-pate also!

Im just back from my recent trip to Connecticut to celebrate myDads 90th Birthday, and we were able to enjoy several family out-door cook-outs even despite some typical for this time of year rainyNew England weather. You name it we grilled it! Even several poorfresh Maine lobsters became prime candidates for the grill after suf-fering through our obligatory lobster races (first lobster out of the cir-cle is the very last to be thrown onto the grill)!

This chicken recipe goes nicely with freshly made Pimms Cup cock-tail or nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon. You can serve itwith grilled vegetables, basmati rice pilaf and a nice fresh salad andhave a quick and easy meal. Just plan ahead so you can marinate thechicken for the recommended time this can be done the night beforeto make your meal preparation even easier.

TANDOORI STYLE CHICKEN Serves 4*2 Pounds Chicken (thighs are good as they stay moist)3 Tablespoons Canola Oil1 Cup Yellow Onion chopped3 Tablespoons Garlic chopped2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger peeled and chopped1 Serrano Chili seeds removed and chopped2 Teaspoons Salt1 Tablespoon Paprika1 Teaspoon Turmeric1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Cup Plain Yogurt

*Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled

Prick holes all over the chicken parts with a fork. Combine the restof the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process untilsmooth.

Pour the marinade over the chicken and run the chicken until com-pletely coated. Cover with plastic wrap or place in a large zip lockbag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Rub off excess marinade and grill over hot coals until the juices runclear (or you may bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 30 40 minutes, depending on size of chicken parts just make certain itscooked all the way through!). Enjoy!Lynn has been a member of RSCA since 1994.

Daily Food Choices Add Up: 6 HealthyIdeas for What to Kick & What to Pick

When it comes to our health, its the thingswe do MOST of the time that really add up,not the periodic splurges and indulgences.Just a little junk food every day adds up toa lot of junk food in a year. So, in the spir-it of healthy day-to-day choices, here are 6ideas for what to kick and what to pickinstead. 1. Kick it: Any cereal you pour from a box these are mostly highly processed emptycarbohydrates with little nutritionand too much sugar!Pick it: Cooked quinoa or quinoa flakes, whole grain rice or oat-meal add almond milk, chopped raw nuts/seeds, a handful ofberries and sweeten with a dash of natural sweetener, such ashoney, maple syrup, coconut sugar, raw agave, stevia, etc.2. Kick it: All flavored yogurts, Greek or otherwise again, waytoo high in sugar.Pick it: Plain Greek yogurt (hormone-free) add your own berriesand/or chopped nuts/seeds, and sweeten lightly as described above.3. Kick it: Soft drinks, fruit drinks, fancy iced coffee drinks these are giant cups of empty calories that will wreak havoc withyour blood sugar and your waistline, as well as your internal stressmanagement system!Pick it: Iced green tea green tea is available in an abundance offun flavors and loaded with antioxidants choose decaf if you aresensitive to caffeine or drink more than 2 cups a day.4. Kick it: Smoothies from most retailers sadly, even the onespromoted as healthy are usually sugar bombs that may containmore nutrients than the drinks listed above, but will similarlyimpact your body.Pick it: A homemade smoothie, combining Greek yogurt or ahealthy protein powder (no added sugars or other junk) withalmond milk, fresh or frozen fruit, maybe a handful of spinach ormache (both mild tasting) and a little natural sweetener. To boostnutrition, add small amounts of superfoods such as spirulina, beepollen, chia seeds, etc. Sweeten as described in #1.5. Kick it: Pre-packaged snack or protein bars these are anotherfast food promoted as healthy, but typically loaded with sugarsand other ingredients your body doesnt need.Pick it: Try nut butters, such as almond or cashew, on apple slicesor celery sticks. Or mix raw nuts with a bit of olive oil and sea salt,place in snack-size baggies and store in the fridge. 6. Kick it: Bottled salad dressings with long lists of additives andnon-foods.Pick it: Try making your own dressing by mixing your favoritehummus with a bit of water; blending olive oil and balsamic vine-gar with some mustard; or adding lemon, olive or avocado oil, seasalt and herbs to Greek yogurt.

These are just a few ideas. Its worth experimenting to find healthyalternatives you enjoy. Then crowd out the bad stuff by choos-ing the good stuff more often. Do the math: 365 cups of green teaper year vs. 365 mocha lattes! It adds up you choose the direc-tion! Lauren Picciani, MA Health & Nutrition Consultant

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Paws for Reading!Join the Summer Learning Program!! Sign-ups for all age groups continue until the end of August. Awardsfor finishing include a free book, a free pass to CuriOdyssey atCoyote Point, and a ticket for the Big Raffle held August 31.Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library Ocean Adventure: Great White Sharks!Wednesday - July 2 at 6:30pm A thrilling multi-image adventure in search of great white sharks!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Paws for TalesRead to a Dog!Saturday, July 5 at 11:00am - Co-Sponsored by the PeninsulaHumane Society Chinese Storytime Sundays -Advanced class: grades 4 and up - 12:30-1:30pmIntermediate class: grades K-3 - 1:40-2:20pm Beginners class: ages 1-5 years - 3:50-4:30pm Sponsored by the Redwood Shores Chinese Community Club Dave the Horn Guy Wednesday July 9 at 6:30pm An interactive, multimedia, musical experience like no other!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Jos-Luis OrozcoWednesday, July 16 at 6:30pm Fun and exciting bilingual music that will make kids sing, dance,clap, and laugh! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Rock Steady Juggling Wednesday July 23 at 6:30pm An innovative blend of environmental education and variety enter-tainment! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Seaside StorytimeSaturday July 26 at 1:30pm Learn about birds of the SF Bay Area with the Marine ScienceInstitute! Co-sponsored by the Redwood City Library Foundation Childrens Author Todd Parr!Monday July 28 at 11:00am Storytime with one of the best childrens book authors! Books avail-able for purchase and signing. Sponsored by Keplers Bookstore Peninsula Book Club Tuesday July 29 at 6:00pm For more information and to RSVP,visit meetup.com. Magical Moonshine TheaterWednesday July 30 at 6:30pm Presenting The Three Little Pigs puppet show! Sponsored by theFriends of the Library Weekly StorytimesMondays -11:00am - Preschool Stories & Crafts Ages 3-5Tuesdays - 6:30pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays - 10:30am - Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3 Thursdays - 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months

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Flores Housecleaning Service, Excellent service,good references. Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406

College student excellent in math available to tutor middleand high school students. I will be tutoring Pre- Algebra,Algegra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trig and AP Calculus AB.

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