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San Carlos Elder Care Resource Fair Tomorrow

Nancy Wierenga — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:41:56 +0000

Elder Care Resource Fair
A Community Education Event For Older Adults and their Loved Ones

What
Workshops, demonstrations, information, and resources for elders and their loved ones.

When
     Saturday, January 28, 2012
     10:00 am to 3:00 pm
     Refreshments & lunch sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District

Where
     San Carlos Adult Community Center
     601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos

Pre-Registration Required
     Pre-Registration is required to receive a ticket to the Fair and Free Lunch.
     You can pre-register at the San Carlos Adult Community Center, 601 Chestnut Street

The Event
Please join us at the San Carlos Adult Community Center for a day of education, resources and support at the San Carlos Elder Care Resource Fair.

This event will bring our community together to educate both old and young of some of the future decisions that needs to be made as a family and what options are available in our area.

Learning about your options before a dire need occurs helps to create a better outcome. Your participation at this event helps us make life better for our older adults in San Carlos.

The day will showcase exhibitors and feature three breakout rooms with six speakers on differnet subjects of interest to the attendees.

More Info
     Please call or email:
     Beverly Bouma                                Lori Palmatier
     bbouma@cityofsancarlos.org       events@baylaurellaw.com

San Carlos Street of Lights

Nancy Wierenga — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:00:32 +0000

Everyone knows the great street in San Carlos on Eucalyptus. It is closed to one-way traffic at the moment. If you would like to see this street now is the time, when it gets closer to Christmas, it is almost impossible to get down the street.

These are the homes on Eucalyptus that have a great display. However, San Carlos does have other homes that are on Arroyo, Cordilleras and other streets as well.

Please come by and see the San Carlos light show…


1900 Eucalyptus Ave
1932 Eucalyptus Ave
1953 Eucalyptus Ave
1957 Eucalyptus Ave
1962 Eucalyptus Ave
1963 Eucalyptus Ave

San Carlos Holiday Guide

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:21:36 +0000

Get yours now. The new holiday guide for San Carlos….2011 San Carlos Holiday Happenings Guide

You can also pick one up at the Chamber of Commerce in San Carlos from Monday to Friday. Or you can download it from the site that I just mentioned. If you need one for someone that doesn’t have computer skills, or able to get out, I would be happy to deliver one for them.

2011 San Carlos Holiday Happenings Guide

Happy Holidays!

Seniors Being Targeted Lottery Scam

Nancy Wierenga — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:32:34 +0000

This is very scary and could happen to any of our family members or friends. Please take the time to talk to your seniors that are close to you. On December 1, in the middle of the afternoon at the San Carlos Trader Joe’s, a woman in her 70’s was returning to her vehicle after shopping at Trader Joe’s in San Carlos. She was approached by two Hispanic males who offered to let her take part in a large draw from a winning lottery ticket if she would give them some good faith money. Although hesitant, the lady was coerced into the vehicle driven by both suspects and taken to her home in Redwood City. The victim went into her home and retrieved a large amount of cash and gave it to the suspects. She was then driven to the corner of El Camino Real & Madison Ave. in Redwood City where she was dropped off and the suspects drove away. The victim called her daughter to pick her up and told her what happened. They then reported the crime to the Sheriff’s Office.

The suspects are described as follows:
#1 – Hispanic male 60-70 years old, 5’5”-5’7” tall, stocky build, wearing glasses
#2 – Hispanic male 20-25 years old, 6’0”-6’4” tall, thin build, short black hair
Suspect vehicle – White full size newer model van with a sliding door and windows that wrap around the entire vehicle.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to make families aware of this type of crime that frequently targets elders.

Families are encouraged to talk to their seniors about these types of predators and the warning signs that they are being victimized.

Santa Arrives in San Carlos By Helicopter

Nancy Wierenga — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:48:12 +0000

Come and visit Santa when he arrives at the Hiller Aviation Museum at 601 Skyway Rd. in San Carlos on Saturday.

9:30 am to 10:30 am – Music will be provided by the West Bay Community Band. At 10:00 to noon, Santa will be at Bianchinin’s Market for visits and refreshments. Children will receive candy canes and coloring books. Santa will go to his new home on Laurel by Bank of American at 12:30. Santa will be there every Sat. and Sunday until Dec. 18th

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Escort by fire truck and police to Santa’s house – Bank of America Lot, 760 Laurel Street & children visits with Santa.
For more information, contact the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce at (650) 593-1068.

San Carlos Night of Holiday Nights

Nancy Wierenga — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:59:19 +0000

Join us on December 2nd, for our Annual Holiday Lights evening. This event is free to everyone. This event is on Laurel Street with the main music at the intersection of Cherry and Laurel. Event is from 5-8. Lighting festivities begin at 6:30. Last year’s train ride was a big hit with a line up for the children to ride the train that went through Laurel Street.

This event includes:

Festive Lights with a Snowfall Forecast
Holiday Performance by Big City Revue!
Music & Carolers
Children’s Crafts & Activities

Our restaurants and services will be open to all. Free Community Event!

Big Picture Charter School

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:22:55 +0000

Big Picture Learning is an established charter high school organization that will be submitting a charter in just a couple of months to the Sequoia Union High School District. This high school option will soon be available to the families of San Carlos. It is a charter high school that has a mission similar to San Carlos Charter Learning Center. Their approach to learning is offering a project-based learning environment with opportunities for real world learning experiences that CLC also offers its learners.

Big Picture Learning is an organization that was founded in 1995 with the establishment of the first MET High School in Providence, Rhode Island. Big Picture School has 67 schools nationwide and has been growing ever since.

Big Picture Learning believes that high school graduates must know how to reason, problem-solve, and be active members of the community. At Big Picture Learning schools, there is no canon of information that all students must know. In a world where available information is growing exponentially, we believe that the most important thing a student needs to know is how to learn. Integral to the Big Picture Learning design are the five Learning Goals, a framework for looking at concepts, skills, and abilities and help guide the creation of personalized student curriculum.

There is an informational meeting taking place on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 5:30-7:30 PM, at the following address:

Holbrook-Palmer Park Pavilion

150 Watkins Ave.

Atherton, CA 94027

I hope that you will be able to join me at this exciting event and to learn more about a great new high school opportunity coming to the Sequoia District.

To register for the event, please go to: http://sequoiabigpictureeventbright

Goblin Walk in San Carlos Friday

Nancy Wierenga — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:26:06 +0000

The City of San Carlos and the Parks & Recreation Department are hosting this GOBLIN WALK on October 28th!

For information call: 650-593-1068 If more information is needed please see www.sancarloschamber.org

This event is for children under 7 that are accompanied by their parent’s or an adult. The time is 4:00 – 5:30 pm. in the 600 – 800 Blocks of Laurel Street. Please make sure to wear your Halloween costume. Trick or treat at Laurel Street businesses displaying the ‘Goblin Walk Stop’ sign. Pick up your Goblin Walk Trick or Treat Bag at the Downtown Park or from any Goblin Walk Volunteer. I will be volunteering, so please stop by and see me. This is a Free Community & Downtown Event.

Central Fundraiser Run and Pancake Breakfast

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:10:14 +0000

The 4^th Annual Family 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, October 23, 9am (Check-in starts at 8:00am)

Our event goal is $60,000 as this is our ONLY major PTA fundraiser this year.

All students, families and staff are invited to participate. Sponsor your student

(and ask friends and families, too!) to help us reach our goal. Breakfast is $10.00.

SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2011
Registration 7:10-9:10am
Racecourse Marshalls 8:30-10:30am
Start/Finish Line 8:30-10:30
Water Station 8:30-10:30am
Cleanup 11:30-noon

Any questions: Contact Brigit Das at 650-267-1774 or brigitdas2003@aol.com

Course:

5K Walk/Run through residential area near CMS (no wheels or pets, strollers OK)
Day-of check-in and registration opens at 8am in Mustang Hall
Pancake Breakfast, Music, Awards and Random Drawing after Race!
Stampede documents regarding Safety Information.
Map of the Stampede Course.

San Carlos Lion’s Club Tri-Tip Round-Up Dinner

Nancy Wierenga — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:03:05 +0000

Join us for our 12th Annual San Carlos Lions Club Tri-tip Round-up dinner on Saturday, October 22, 2100. The is a fundraiser for the San Carlos Youth and Community Activities. Dinner will be served by Eaton Hills 4-H Club.

The fun includes a Raffle, Auction and our one and only Singing Cowboy.

5:30 Hors d-Oeuvres and Wine

6:30 Dinner

At Mahany Hall, located at 1336 Arroyo Ave. in San Carlos.

$30 per person, for tickets call 650-255-3784.

No host bar! Have fun and support our city. Enjoy!

San Carlos Lions Parade Your Pride Car Show