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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

Living On Your Own Island

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:36:22 +0000

I couldn’t resist posting this property for sale in Alaska, 2202 Sawmill Creek Rd, Sitka AK. Price at $1,495,00.

The city of Sitka sits on Alaska’s Baronof Island and is flanked on the east side by mountains and on the west side by the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, some of which hold private homes. However, there’s only one Sitka home for sale that boasts both waterfront and island property.

The special parcel is populated by some very handsome structures, including a main house set back from the Sitka road system and completely hidden by trees. There’s also a boat house where a 180-foot steel walkway leads to guest quarters that are situated on quaint, separate Bart Island.

Listing agent Jason Shaffer testifies to the home’s uniqueness.

“This is the only property like this in Sitka. There are other islands near Sitka with city power with houses but they are only accessible by float plane or boat,” Shaffer said. “The beauty of this home is that it’s accessible from the main road system, but you feel like you’re on an island.”

Built in 1950, the main home has been completely renovated by the current owners with significant updates to the kitchen, including installation of high-end appliances and granite countertops.

Sitting on about 6.5 acres, the main home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a little over 3,000 square feet of living space. The home also has custom, locally-made furnishings, pine floors, large wooden decks and an extensively landscaped yard.

Across the steel walkway, the half-acre Bart Island has a house and separate guest quarters. The 1,250-square-foot guest house was custom-built in 2000 and features a hot tub, vaulted ceilings, radiant heat in the tiled baths as well as complete city power, water, phone and cable.

The separate, 700-square-foot guest quarters was constructed in 2003 and has an additional two bedrooms, two bathrooms and wood decking and complete access to all utilities.

I am sure you would only want to live here in the summer.

Real Estate In Trust Information and Resources

Nancy Wierenga — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:50:28 +0000

At this time of year, I have some folks thinking that they should get their properties in a trust or how about a living will, directive, etc… I will plan on having some resources available for the end of this year for everyone. If anyone has a direct question you can always call or email me. This is important for all of us.

Here are some great resources for you if you have any further questions about how to put real estate in trust:

Statistics for Single Family Residences & Condos San Mateo County

Nancy Wierenga — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:20:45 +0000

Click on Single Family Nov. Report for your November update on the listings, sales, current inventory, etc… in San Mateo County. This is the most current report until January. For Condos and Townhomes click on Condo Report Nov. 2011. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.

Image via Wikipedia

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!

Wild Turkeys – National Geographic

Nancy Wierenga — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:28:39 +0000

Image via Wikipedia

.Enjoy this wild turkey dance just in time for Thanksgiving. Wonder who won! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/birds-animals/ground-birds/turkey_wild.html

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!

Best Haunted House

Nancy Wierenga — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:40:48 +0000

Check out this line from Youtube for this Halloween House. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUAV_1jBJB4

This is an amazing, dazzling light show that will boggle your mind. Similar to what you would see at Christmas, this guy in Riverside, CA used thousands of lights to create four singing pumpkin faces, light-up tombstones, light-up hand-carved pumpkins and strobe lights in the project. All of these were programmed to complement each song. Kevin J., the 39-year-old mastermind behind this extravaganza said it took 15 hours of work for each minute of music. This is his fourth year of doing Halloween shows; this one being his project for last year.

My neighbors Keith and MaryJo Hoffman used to do this as well. However, our neighborhood will miss the light show since they moved down to So. Cal….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUAV_1jBJB4

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.