Green Wine

March 11, 2010

At Savvy Cellars in Redwood City, come and join me for some Green wine for St. Patrick’s Day?

Yes, you heard right!
Taste their green wine flight ($22)!
Guess what’s “green” about each wine.
If you’re right, win a prize.

4-7 on March 17th.

Valentine’s Day Drawing for Free VD Dinner!

February 5, 2010

January 2, 2010

Redwood Shores Great Lights!!!

December 25, 2009

I have been watching this beautiful home with their decorating. This really makes Redwood City really proud to be included with Redwood Shores. You have to drive by this one! 

Award winning each year here in Redwood Shores (Redwood City). This year our theme is “The Christmas forest” and we feature a 16ft tall tree containing over 5000 LEDs in 3 colors (Red, White, Green). Its fully animated to 15 songs and is roped off by hand made sleigh rails also wrapped in lights and garland. This year we added “leaping arches” to the front of the yard that are also in sync to the songs. The tree also sprays snow from the integrated snow machine the week before Christmas. We broadcast our show 7 days a week on 89.5FM and also play it outloud on the weekends.

Shows run M-Th 5pm – 11pm and Fr-Su 5pm – Midnight.

Candy canes always available!

 

One of San Carlos Holiday Home Winner

December 24, 2009

2009 is San Carlos 11th year of the best Christmas displays & lights in California. The winners in San Carlos feature 4 homes this year. All of them on Eucalyptus.  This one is 1962 Eucalyptus. One of the best things about this street is that you can just park your car and enjoy the walk. But, beware…just after Christmas all the lights start coming down. The street is only one way, due to traffic.

San Carlos Light Show

December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas Everyone!

My neighbors and I had such a fun turnout last Friday, we’ve decided to give out hot  
chocolate again tomorrow night (Wednesday the 23rd.)

Starting around 6:30 we’ll be out there with hot chocolate (and  
schnapps!) and cookies. Stay for a few minutes or for the length of  
the light show (40 minutes in a continuous loop)… We are at:

1944 Arroyo Ave

… Can’t stop by?? Drive by and tune your FM radio to 107.5… You  
can now hear in the comfort of your car!!

We’ll be running the show (sans hot chocolate) through NY Eve, if we  
don’t see you tomorrow!!

Happy Holidays from my neighbors the Hoffmans.

mj and nancy

Best Holiday Lights in San Carlos

December 13, 2009

If you and your family are looking forward to the holiday lights from any particular street. It is well worth your while to visit Eucalyptus it is spectacular. What a gem! Even at 10pm, the lights were still up (and no crowds on a Thursday). I think I prefer the home-spun displays over the city organized stuff. Just feels more Christmas-y.

 

 

 

Guys and Dolls! Sequoia High School!

December 4, 2009

What a fun musical and just in time for the holidays. Come and see the “Guys and Dolls” and the first 5 people get free tickets to see this awesome show! Happy Holidays!

Winter Musical: Guys and Dolls Tickets: Students $5.00; Adults $10.00   Guys and Dolls is a musical, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Based on Damon Runyon’s short story “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” Guys and Dolls revolves around Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. The next girl he sees happens to be Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer, and the stage is set for an hilarious evening of complications When Date(s):     12/4/2009      12/5/2009      12/6/2009      Time: Fri & Sat: 7:00pm Sun: 2:00pm   Sequoia High School Carrington Hall 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City CA 94062

BETHLEHEM A.D. REDWOOD CITY

December 2, 2009

THIS IS AN AWESOME EVENT. A MUST SEE TO ENJOY THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS!

(Of course, this is a picture of the real Bethlehem)

This event is free for the entire family. Bring warm clothes since you can park your car (recommended) and walk through Bethlehem. It can get chilly. There is a drive though for disabled on one night.

Visit on December 21, 22, and 23… 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

1305 Middlefield Road in Redwood City…

This event is in it’s 16th year is a living recreation of living in the village of Bethlehem on the night of the first Christmas.

Children especially love seeing the live sheep, camels, llamas, Brahma bulls, and donkeys wandering through the village.  If you are careful, you might even spot the Three Wise men as they carry their gifts in search of the newborn King.

Outside the village, visitors waiting for their turn to enter, can choose to listen to an audio tape (in English and in Spanish) explaining the historical context of the original Christmas.  The mood outside BETHLEHEM A.D. is as lively as within the village walls.  Roman centurions mingle with Redwood City police to help direct traffic as Bethlehem villagers mingle with modern-day sojourners standing in line.  Searchlights crisscross the night sky, pointing the way to the manger.  Music fills the air and a sense of joy and anticipation permeates the entire city block, as well as a deep sense of community uniting people of diverse cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.

After leaving Bethlehem, visitors receive a Certificate of Pilgrimage and can choose to cross the street to Peninsula Christian Center where free refreshments (hot coffee, cider, and homemade doughnuts) are served on the festively lit patio.  The church sanctuary is warm and inviting, allowing for personal reflection about the experience, with a live video feed of the manger and village.  Traditional Christmas carols are sung between times of prayer and reflection.  The community room is alive with children and families enjoying refreshments and fellowship.

For anyone searching for the real meaning of Christmas, the answer can be found within the walls of BETHLEHEM A.D.  Once you make you first pilgrimage to BETHLEHEM A.D., you will find that this journey will become one of your most cherished Christmas traditions!

THE NUTCRACKER

December 1, 2009

Tis the season to see THE NUTCRACKER, fabulous show put on by Ballet America. Presented on Dec. 11 and 12th at the Carrington Hall at Sequoia High School Campus, 1201 Brewster in Redwood City. Now is the perfect time to get those tickets for great seats. I just love this time of year with all the holiday performances. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 

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