FREE Directory Assistance Phone Numbers
January 30, 2009
I just came across FREE directory assistance phone numbers we can all use, both at the office and at home…………
1-800-FREE411 (or 1-800-373-2411)
1-800-YELLOWP (or 1-800-935-5697)
1-800-GOOG411 (or 1-800-466-4411)
Smoking Banned in Belmont
January 27, 2009
Belmont is the first city to limit smoking in building where tenants share walls, ceilings and air. Public health advocates are closely watching to see what happens with Belmont, seeing it as a new front in their national battle. Not surprisingly, habitually health-conscious California has been ahead of the curve on the issue, with several other cities passing bans on smoking in most units in privately owned apartment buildings, but none has gone as far as Belmont, which prohibits smoking in any apartment that shares a floor or ceiling with another, including condominiums. Belmont broke through this invisible barrier in the sense that it addressed drifting smoke in housing as a public health issue,” said Serena Chen, the regional director of policy and tobacco programs for the American Lung Association of California. “They simply said that secondhand smoke is no less dangerous when it’s in your bedroom than in your workplace.”
Ladie’s Faces Going Strong at Longs!
January 22, 2009
Wow, that rhythms!
I met a wonderful lady at Longs the other day. I never knew that Longs Drugs Stores is now hosting “high end” face care. I was really impressed with the selection and pricing of these products from Paris and Europe. Go Longs! They have 4 different skin care lines: VICHY, LA ROCHE-POSAY, AVENE AND LIERAC PARIS.
More info. to follow….
If you have an immediate concern, please contact Jill Franco at scvskinhealth@longs.com, She is wonderful and can answer any question you may have. Also, if you have a concern about a product, she is also available for any questions. Free, of course, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Please call her at…. 650-591-7602 Direct
I will be posting more info. on her products….
San Carlos Wins Award
January 19, 2009
A great program developed by 2 of San Carlos’ finest. Worth checking out….
San Carlos Police Department Receives Jefferson Award for development of an innovative program to keep first-time juvenile offenders out of trouble. Includes help for the families of the youth, several programs and they have to sign a 6 month contract.
The video runs 14 minutes.
Cell Phone Numbers Go Public Today
January 18, 2009
Just a friendly reminder that cell phone numbers go public today and are being released to telemarketing companies. Don’t forget with these sales calls you cell phone will be charged for the calls.
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
And in my case, I remembered that I did not do my Mother’s Cell phone…. A good idea to check out the phones of all your family members.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20 seconds. Happy Chatting!
San Carlos School District Update
January 15, 2009
Hi All, for those of us interested….. I’ll also post this on my calendar for a quick reference.
Central Multi-Use Room
January 20 7:30 P.M.
- Reducing our current year budget by a total of about $800,000
- Cutting our 2009-2010 budget by another $340,000.
- Reduce a portion of our categorical (restricted) funding.
In June, when we adopted our current budget we were told we would receive a 5% increase in funding for the state for the 2009-2010 school year. The current proposal revokes that increase, which amounts to an additional $800,00 in cuts from our current school district budget. When we adopted our current budget in June, we were told we would receive an increase in the 2009-2010 budget of 5.02%.
At next Tuesday’s special meeting, staff will bring to the board a recommended list of reductions for our district budget. We will do our best to keep the cuts as far from the classroom as possible. However, as you know, the district already operates with a very lean budget and extremely low administrative overhead.
Even though we are over half-way through the current school year, the state budget is still a moving target. The ultimate budget adopted in Sacramento may be different-possibly even worse than the Governor’s proposal-but state law requires school districts to adopt our budget in June based on the proposals put forth by the Governor at this time.
Support the San Carlos Educational Foundation (www.scef.us). Now, more than ever, their efforts are vital to our educational program.
Again, I want to emphasize that none of us wants to eliminate programs, reduce our staff,or in any way jeopardize the education of our students.. The alternative may well be fiscal insolvency. We need to focus on doing the best we can for our students and model resiliency, optimism, and the belief that things will improve. We need your help to succeed.
RSB School District Boundaries
January 12, 2009
Some school district information for our area:
For the Redwood City area a nice map is at http://www.kematica.com/google_maps/rcsd_map.html
For the San Carlos area visit www.sancarlos.k12.ca.us and scroll to the left hand column and click on “which school should my child attend”. It will pull up the schools by the street.
For Belmont-Redwood Shores area a map of the district can be seen at http://www.belmont.k12.ca.us/main/district/district-map.html
Orion Elementary School’s Annual Festival
January 11, 2009
Orion Elementary Children’s Authors and Illustrator’s Seventh Annual Festival.
This is very cool, all your kids favorite author will be there. It is a fun place to take the family, it makes the books come more alive for the children.
February 7, 2009. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Orion
Admission to the festival and all events is FREE!
Books, food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Come meet your favorite authors and illustrators!
There will be book signings and author presentations throughout the event.
Available for purchase at the event will be an extensive
selection of the authors’ and illustrators’ books.
(Books sold by Hicklebee’s Children’s Books)
Get Ready for the San Carlos Spring Fling
January 10, 2009
Spring Fling is an incredible fund-raising San Carlos Community event that benefits all schools in the San Carlos School District. This event features a silent auction, live auction, great food, Diamond Martinis, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, live music, themed entertainment and a night that will be remembered by all. They even will do the driving: Round Trips from Central Middle School. Buses will run from 5:15 pm each 30 minutes. Return trips start at 10:00 pm with a final trip at 11:30 pm. Ticket includes free drink ticket and personal delivery of purchased items.Let us do the driving. Round Trips from Central Middle School. Buses will run from 5:15 pm each 30 minutes. Return trips start at 10:00 pm with a final trip at 11:30 pm. Ticket includes free drink ticket and personal delivery of purchased items.
Like to Surf?
January 9, 2009
The History Museum in Redwood City is having an interactive exhibit on the Mavericks. Very fun, you can check out the 40′ wave, watch videos, and experience the thrill of a wave on the Waverrider. Very inexpensive, only $4 for Adults and $2 for Seniors or Students. The Museum is located at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City.
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