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!

 

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.

 

 

 

Santa Arriving on Cal Train

December 5, 2009

Santa to Arrive on Caltrain Holiday Train Dec. 5 and 6

Santa himself will make a pre-Christmas visit to the Peninsula on board the Caltrain Holiday Train this weekend. The jolly old elf will stop at nine stations to see who’s been naughty or nice. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Claus and an entourage that includes Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.

Good little boys and girls can make points with Santa by bringing a toy to donate to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program and the Salvation Army. Last year the Caltrain Holiday Train received more than 5,000 toys and books – up 27 percent from last year’s toy count of 4,179 – and nearly $2,250 in cash donations from visitors to the stations. Since the first Holiday Train in 2001, more than 40,000 gifts have been generated by the Holiday Train for needy Bay Area children.

Each evening kicks off with a live performance at 4:45 p.m. before the train departs the San Francisco station at 4th and King streets at 5:20 p.m.

The train will stop at four Peninsula stations each night. Entertainment at those stations will begin 30 minutes before the train arrives.

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!

ST. PIUS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

November 27, 2009

St. Pius Women’s Club Annual Holiday Gift Boutique!

The St. Pius Women’s Club Annual Holiday Gift Boutique

showcases many artisans and crafts vendors with gift ideas

for the family, home or that something special just for you.

There will also be entertainment, delicious food and a raffle

with wonderful prizes! Admission is Free! Please join us on

Sunday, December 2nd from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Santa Arrives in San Carlos

November 25, 2009

Gee, I never knew that Santa would fly in on a helicopter… What happened to the sleigh? This is from 2008, let’s see what happens this Christmas?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCUHp5UCF8A

Belmont’s 14th Annual Breakfast with Santa

November 21, 2009

The City of Belmont Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to participate in the 14th annual Breakfast with Santa event to be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane in Twin Pines Park.  All ages are welcome and pre-registration is required by November 30th, as the event does fill up.  The event will begin at 10am; doors open at 9:45am to allow kids more time to eat before the show. Belmont Lions’ will be behind the scenes, cooking our fantastic pancakes with batter provided by Belmont’s IHOP.  

Children under 10 will get their picture taken with Santa, and receive a gift from him.  Entertainer Leo Luna will captivate the kids with his comedy magic show. Kids and adults alike will enjoy participating in his antics. The HeartBeat dancers will put on a short program as well.

The week before and during the event we’ll also be collecting gently used coats and jackets for men, women and children to be donated to local agencies for people in need. We also request you bring canned food for Second Harvest to distribute locally. This is our 6th year to run the “One Warm Coat” drive and canned food for the Second Harvest food collection.
For more information on these events, check out our website, ‘www.belmont.gov’, Parks and Recreation, ‘Register now’ or call the Belmont Parks & Recreation Department at 650-595-7441.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

November 18, 2009

Sparkler Christmas Tree

December 27, 2008

Wow, I couldn’t resist this one and not post it. This man uses a sparkler to create a Christmas tree of lights! I thought I was creative, but this would be a good way to have some burnt body parts. Happy Holidays to all of you!

1962 Eucalyptus Lights, SC

December 24, 2008

If you haven’t had the chance yet, take your family and go down Eucalyptus Street in San Carlos. It is really a treat, it is like being in wonderland. And, just a couple blocks away, Arroyo Avenue isn’t bad either, especially Mary Jo and Keith Hoffman’s musical light show. 

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