Congregational Church in Belmont Hosts Rummage Sale.
July 30, 2011
Come to the annual rummage sale at the Congregational Church of Belmont the first weekend in August. They will take use of 2 stories. This is the largest rummage sale in San Mateo County. They will have a paid pre-sale on Friday, Aug 5th 5:30-8:30 for $10 and you will receive a $5 voucher to be used to buy merchandise.
The main sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6, with a bag sale from 3 – 4 p.m.
Sale merchandise will include antiques, books, clothing, children’s clothing and equipment, toys, electronics, furniture, linen, jewelry and art. Refreshments will be sold in the dining room.
The Congregational Church of Belmont is located at 751 Alameda de las Pulgas
Check out Walk Score
July 27, 2011
Image by swanksalot via Flickr
Walk Score 2011 Ranking of Most Walkable Cities
This is a great site, I just had to share it. You can click on any city to see if it is a great city to walk around in. They also have a blog called www.blog@walkscore.com This is a fun site to check out.
Dr. Phil’s Beverly Hills Home Listed for $6.25 Million
July 18, 2011
Last year, Dr. Phil and his wife, Robin, bought an enormous hillside place for a whopping $29.5 million. The couple also listed their other home, a smaller Mediterranean-style villa in Beverly Hills for $16.5 million. Unfortunately, the villa had to go through a few price chops before it sold for $12 million in April of this year.
Apparently, Dr. Phil is ready to play the real estate game again. The couple recently listed another Beverly Hills-area home on the Beverly Glen real estate market for $6,250,000. Current Beverly Glen home values are $1,197,000.
Dr. Phil rose to fame with the help of TV talk show queen, Oprah. Like other instant Oprah TV celebrities such as Rachael Ray, Nate Berkus and Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil grabbed a TV host gig, thereby increasing his fame and scooping up real estate along the way.
Like Dr. Phil’s current hilltop mansion, as well the home that sold in April, this newest Dr. Phil house on the market is a Mediterranean-style mansion.
According to Real Estalker, this home could have once been the residence of the host, or was one of the homes that Dr. Phil and Robin purchased for their two sons.
Dr. Phil’s home was built in 1960 and according to the property listing, a full renovation was completed in 2006. Like many celebrity homes, it’s situated on a gated lot behind a long driveway and is “unable to be seen from the road.”
The home includes a large master suite with his-and-her baths, chef’s kitchen and formal dining room as well as a temperature-controlled wine store room, office and “resort-style” backyard with pool, spa and cabana.
The listing is provided by William Dolan of Hilton & Hyland.
Last year, Dr. Phil and his wife, Robin, bought an enormous hillside place for a whopping $29.5 million. The couple also listed their other home, a smaller Mediterranean-style villa in Beverly Hills for $16.5 million. Unfortunately, the villa had to go through a few price chops before it sold for $12 million in April of this year.
Apparently, Dr. Phil is ready to play the real estate game again. The couple recently listed another Beverly Hills-area home on the Beverly Glen real estate market for $6,250,000. Current Beverly Glen home values are $1,197,000.
Dr. Phil rose to fame with the help of TV talk show queen, Oprah. Like other instant Oprah TV celebrities such as Rachael Ray, Nate Berkus and Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil grabbed a TV host gig, thereby increasing his fame and scooping up real estate along the way.
Like Dr. Phil’s current hilltop mansion, as well the home that sold in April, this newest Dr. Phil house on the market is a Mediterranean-style mansion.
According to Real Estalker, this home could have once been the residence of the host, or was one of the homes that Dr. Phil and Robin purchased for their two sons.
Dr. Phil’s home was built in 1960 and according to the property listing, a full renovation was completed in 2006. Like many celebrity homes, it’s situated on a gated lot behind a long driveway and is “unable to be seen from the road.”
The home includes a large master suite with his-and-her baths, chef’s kitchen and formal dining room as well as a temperature-controlled wine store room, office and “resort-style” backyard with pool, spa and cabana.
The listing is provided by William Dolan of Hilton & Hyland.
Walking for Breast Cancer
July 16, 2011
I’ve attached a flyer to share with anyone you feel appropriate. If someone might be interested in our up coming event- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Just to let you know, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a non-competitive walk to save lives and to inspire hope for a future free of breast cancer. With no registration fee or minimum donation required to participate, everyone is welcome.
The walk is a great way for companies to get involve as a team in the community and helps raise hope and awareness for the issue of breast cancer.
There are two opportunities to walk in Making Strides this fall; October 22 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and October 29 along the Guadalupe River Trail in downtown San Jose.
I have attached the walk information. Thank you so much for your support and assistance
Most Unusual Home
July 16, 2011
Among the millions for sale homes in the U.S., Forbes gathered a list of 12 properties it deems outrageous, unusual and in some cases, just plain strange. They range in price from $225,000 up to $13 million. Trulia.com, Realtor.com, Sotheby’s International Realty, Prudential Douglas Elliman and Stribling & Associates helped us find these unique abodes. Check this one out. This one is called “The Mushroom House”.
Located at:
142 Park Road
Pittsford, N.Y.
List Price: $1.1 million
Listed With RE/MAX Advance
San Carlos Music at the Farmer’s Market
July 15, 2011
What a blast, being able to dance with this young “red head” boy. He definitely had the beat! What fun! Please come and support our venues and produce suppliers. The live music at the little park across from Bank of America is a fun place for families and to listen to some good music!
Farmer’s Market San Carlos
July 14, 2011
OK…I give up, I have to have these strawberries! They are so sweet…. Yum! I just love our Farmer’s Markets, what a lovely time of year. Come and stroll the streets and enjoy the company and local friends. Stop by and sample the goodies and listen to the local music at the small park and enjoy your family.
San Carlos will pay new firefighters 7.5 percent less
July 13, 2011
The San Carlos City Council has agreed to pay firefighters who join the city‘s new department in October an average of 7.5 percent less than current ones. Well, I guess because they are new-bees and we are trying to protect our city and cut costs. A good way to start a job though.
In May the council decided to pay new firefighters 5 percent less, but on Monday night it voted 4-1, with Bob Grassilli dissenting, to cut the pay even more. The 2.5 percent difference in salary will save San Carlos an additional $75,000 a year, according to city officials.
San Carlos’ fire service costs should drop from $7.1 million a year to $6,078,107 after its joint department with Belmont dissolves in October and is replaced by a “hybrid” agency run by Redwood City, said administrative services director Rebecca Mendenhal. San Carlos chose to go its separate way several months ago after Belmont refused to pay a larger share of operating expenses.
In addition to paying firefighters lower salaries, San Carlos expects to save money by shedding its own command structure and avoiding some duplicative equipment expenses.
Firefighters hired to work for the new department will receive an average base salary of $85,092, among the lowest on the Peninsula, according to a city analysis.
Grassilli said he voted against a 7.5 percent salary drop because he fears firefighters would bolt to higher paying departments as soon as they get a chance.
I want to thank those that are willing to even be in this job with the risks and what they have to go through… I for one and grateful.
San Carlos Fire on St. Francis Street.
July 12, 2011
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Wow, I haven’t heard of a fire in my neck of the woods for a long time. I am so very sorry for this family. What a trauma to go through.The fast-moving fire, which was reported just after 3 a.m., was already consuming the garage and kitchen of the one-story home at 1634 St. Francis Way when firefighters arrived, according to the Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department.
The fire was confined to the kitchen, garage and attic, and the rest of the home sustained moderate heat and smoke damage.
This two-alarm fire caused about $500,000 in damage to their home early Sunday morning. How very sad.
Pics From Our 4th of July Celebration with the LTSMB. Very Long… RWC Rocks with First Place
July 11, 2011
Independence Day Parade
Redwood City
July 4, 2011
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Our biggest parade of the year is the Redwood City Independence Day Parade.The following photos were contributed by Allan Wilson, David Silverman, Doug Anderson, and Rick Haderle. |
[Allan-001] We found a shady spot to assemble before the parade.
[Allan-003] Patti and Ptah compare notes.
[Allan-004] Carmen and new member Charlie Chin hum a few bars.
[Allan-005] Elsa, Dick and Neil guard the beer cart.
[Allan-006] It was easy to find us on Winslow.
[Allan-007] David poses with new member Theo.
[Allan-008] Theo, David, Ben, and Barry relax before the parade.
[Allan-009] Marc and Rudy look forward to the big event.
[Allan-010] Kitty is at her patriotic best today!
[Allan-011] Even Dave is spangled today.
[Allan-013] Many folks have arrived, including Peaceful George with his wooden nametag.
[Allan-014] Smiley has been working on his drum trolley for some time now,
and he is confident that his new modifications will survive the big test today.
[Allan-015] Rich has added “Caution” tape to his mace for better visibility.
[Allan-017] Wendy, Jeanette and Ivan are excited to be with the LTWCMB today!
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[Allan-020] Jimmy is saving energy.
[Allan-021] Greg and Carmen engage in sax talk.
[Allan-022] Marc and George have a peaceful discussion.
[Allan-023] Fay and Jan get ready for showtime.
[Allan-024] Donna and Marty celebrate Independence Day with the band!
[Allan-025] Carpy and Ross from our juggling division warm up before the big event.
[Allan-026] It looks like we are ready to step off.
[Allan-027] And here we go!
[David-001] Dave in a partiotic pose.
[David-002] Rich welcomes a fan of the band!
[David-003] Ken demonstrates his cymbal hat to Neil.
[David-004] Allan and Kitty are showing the colors today.
[David-005] A fine group on a fine occasion!
[David-006] Everyone is warming up.
[David-007] We were happy to see new member Ben Jaffe!
[David-008] Ben and David are all smiles!
[David-009] Bruce decided on a “mixed” theme today!
[David-010] Smiley and Ben are ready to march!
[David-011] New member Charlie Chin is all tuned up!
[David-012] Jan, Donna, and Marty are ready to entertain the fans.
[David-013] Greg is hot to toot!
[David-014] Anne and Paul have been in the band since 1974!
[David-015] Paul brought his own whistle, in case he decides to take matters into his own hands.
[David-017] Smiley at the ready.
[David-019] Ben is ready to have some fun.
[David-020] Marc is playing under wind power.
[David-021] Boris forgot to bring his patriotic outfit today.
[David-022] The trumpet line will be real strong today!
[David-023] Raggs has taught Ptah some new tricks!
[David-024] This one-foot number isn’t easy!
[David-025] Lois, Jo-Ellen, and Dave never distance themselves too far from the beer cart!
[David-026] David and Theo think it’s a great day to be in the band!
[David-027] Smiley and David are looking good.
[Doug-001] With his new drum trolley apparatus, Smiley can talk on the phone at the same time!
[Doug-002] Merele and Lou beat the heat with a parasol.
[Doug-003] Dueling tubas, David and Ben, are a great asset to the brass section!
[Doug-004] Emperor Norton (aka Rudy) and Jo-Ellen take a spin in a golf cart!
[Doug-005] Here is the scene in the Broadway Lounge after the parade.
[Doug-006] Fay and Doug have their own parade outside the Broadway!
[Rick-001] Pilar says, “What’s in this red cup, anyway?”
[Rick-002] Ptah and John Hayden discuss physics.
[Rick-003] New member Sue Mahoney joins Mo and Frank, back near the beer cart!
[Rick-004] Guess who?
[Rick-005] Dave, Carmen and Keltie are poised and ready to move.
[Rick-007] At last, we are on our way with a band as far as the eye can see!
[Rick-008] Looking good.
[Rick-012] George displays his new name badge.
[Rick-013] We had around 85 participants this year.
[Rick-014] Ginnie and Kathy add a little to class to our act.
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[Rick-019] Jo-Ellen and Sara Sue do a great job with the banner!
[Rick-020] A twirler conference in progress.
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[Rick-022] Jack is all smiles.
[Rick-023] Anne talks to Anne.
[Rick-024] Greg is ready.
[Rick-025] Stew, with his marching toms, can’t wait to get started!
[Rick-026] Charles (left) came all the way from Germany for an American beer!
[Rick-027] Jack, Roz, and Dick are ready to march!
[Rick-028] Steve (left) joined us a little late.
[Rick-029] Chico never strays too far from the cart.
[Rick-030] Jimmy is celebrating his independence today.
[Rick-031] Paul and Stu are serious snare drummers.
[Rick-032] Marilyn and Max are two of our best sax players.
[Rick-033] Ken on washboard/cymbals and Dick on Tuba.
[Rick-034] Bambi on washboard and Suzie Q on snare.
[Rick-035] John Hayden prefers aluminum funnels.
[Rick-036] Imagine, 51 years!
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[Rick-038] Cindy’s piccolo can be heard far and wide!
[Rick-039] Vinny on accordion and Jack on trombone.
[Rick-040] Jack is sounding good!
[Rick-041] Delightful Debbie is having a great time.
[Rick-042] Chris and Suzie-Q are long-time band members.
[Rick-043] Max didn’t get the memo about red, white, and blue today.
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[Rick-049] At last, the end of the parade and our rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”
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[Rick-051] Rick and Hans agree, it was the best parade ever!
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