Bethlehem A.D. in Redwood City

December 21, 2011

Bethlehem A.D. starts tonight on Middlefield in Redwood City. Bring the family for a walk thru the set of this remarkable scene. Makes you think about the true meaning of Christmas. You won’t be disappointed!

Dec. 21, 22 and 23 from 6 – 9:30. Rain or shine. Free

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Wild Turkeys – National Geographic

November 23, 2011

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.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

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Just in time for the Holidays

November 13, 2011

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This is one of the best creative Holiday projects that was done in Alaska. Done like you’ve never seen before. This video from the small Yupiq Eskimo Village of Quinhagak, Alaska , was a school computer project intended for the other Yupiq villages in the area. Much to the villagers’ shock, over a half million people have viewed it. For your turn to view, Click: Http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LyviyF-N23A

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Goblin Walk in San Carlos Friday

October 27, 2011

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.

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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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San Mateo County 4th of July

July 3, 2011

Burgess Park, Menlo Park
http://www.menlopark.org/departments/com/july4th.pdf
4th of July Parade and Celebration – Parade starts at 11:30am on Santa Cruz Avenue. Music by NuDay, carnival games, crafts, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, face painting, contests, food and more! Monday, July 4th, 2011 11:30am – 2:30pm. Burgess Park, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. (650) 330-2200.

East Palo Alto
http://www.ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/pdf/28th_Anniversay_4th_July_Festival.pdf
Celebrate East Palo Alto! 28th Anniversary, 4th of July and Community Festival – Parade, kids activities, swimming, farmers market, and health and safety fair. Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 beginning 11am. Cesar Chavez Academy School, 2450 Ralmar Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA. (650) 853-3187.

Frontierland Park, Pacifica
http://www.cityofpacifica.org/about/calendar.asp?ViewBy=7&CalDate=7/4/2011&EventDateID=16478
4th of July Celebration at Frontierland Park – Crafts, games, music and more! Rocket Run 5-Mile Run precedes event at Pacifica Community Center. Monday, July 4th, 2011 10am – 4pm. FrontierLand Park, Pacifica, CA 94044. (650) 738-7381.

Half Moon Bay
http://www.poochesonparade.org/
Pooches on Parade, Dine With Your Doggie Bark BQ – Parade and food. If you do not have a dog, imaginary dogs and stuffed animals are welcome! Monday, July 4th, 2011 12pm. Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.

Leo J. Ryan Park
http://www.fostercity.org/Services/recreation/TH-4th-of-July-Celebration-Main-Page.cfm
Foster City Fourth of July Celebration – Fireworks at 9:30pm, parade, games, pancake breakfast, dog show, live music, children’s rides, arts and crafts, and barbecue. Monday, July 4, 2011 8am – 9:45pm. Leo J. Ryan Park, 650 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404. (650) 286-3380.

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Happy Memorial Day History

In 1865, Henry C. Welles, a druggist in the village of Waterloo, NY, mentioned at a social gathering that honor should be shown to the patriotic dead of the Civil War by decorating their graves.
In the Spring of 1866, he again mentioned this subject to General John B. Murray, Seneca County Clerk. General Murray embraced the idea and a committee was formulated to plan a day devoted to honoring the dead.
Townspeople adopted the idea wholeheartedly. Wreaths, crosses and bouquets were made for each veteran’s grave. The village was decorated with flags at half mast and draped with evergreen boughs and mourning black streamers.
On May 5, 1866, civic societies joined the procession to the three existing cemeteries and were led by veterans marching to martial music. At each cemetery there were impressive and lengthy services including speeches by General Murray and a local clergyman. The ceremonies were repeated on May 5, 1867.
The first official recognition of Memorial Day as such was issued by General John A. Logan, first commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was General Order No. 11 establishing “Decoration Day” as it was then known. The date of the order was May 5, 1868, exactly two years after Waterloo’s first observance. That year Waterloo joined other communities in the nation by having their ceremony on May 30.
In 1965, a committee of community leaders started plans for the Centennial Celebration of Memorial Day. The committee consisted of VFW Commander James McCann, chairman, American Legion Commander Oliver J. McFall and Mayor Marion DeCicca, co-chairman, along with Village Trustees, M. Lewis Somerville, Roscoe Bartran, Richard Schreck, Tony DiPronio, and VFW Vice-Commander, Kenneth Matoon. Their goals were: “to obtain national recognition of the fact that Waterloo is the birthplace of Memorial Day through Congressional action” and “to plan and execute a proper celebration for such centennial observance.”
In May of 1966, just in time for the Centennial, Waterloo was recognized as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day” by the United States Government. This recognition was long in coming and involved hours of painstaking research to prove the claim. While other communities may claim earlier observances of honoring the Civil War dead, none can claim to have been so well planned and complete, nor can they claim the continuity of observances that Waterloo can.
The Centennial Celebration that year brought dignitaries from government, military, veteran’s organizations and descendants of the original founders of Memorial Day. A once luxurious home on Waterloo’s Main Street, built in 1850, was purchased from the county and restored. Now the Memorial Day Museum, it houses artifacts of the first Memorial Day and the Civil War era.

Edgewood Park Wildflowers and Trails Redwood City

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Docents offer free wildflower walks every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00 am through the first weekend in June. The approximately three-hour walks through grasslands, chaparral, coastal scrub, and foothill woodlands, wet lands. You can see 50-100 plants in flower, the Bay checkerspot butterfuly, many plant species as well as a habitat for foxes, coyotes, racconns, and deers. Visitors can complement their docent led walk by visiting the new Education Center located near the main entrance and featuring interactive exhibits that explain Edgewood’s connection to the surrounding landscape and its history.

Redwood City Elks Cards for Mom

The Redwood City Elks Club is having their family fun night on Friday, May 6th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Everyone is invited.

History of May Day (1st)

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City‘s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turned on the building’s lights. Hoover’s gesture, of course, was symbolic; while the president remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the switches in New York.

The idea for the Empire State Building is said to have been born of a competition between Walter Chrysler of the Chrysler Corporation and John Jakob Raskob of General Motors, to see who could erect the taller building. Chrysler had already begun work on the famous Chrysler Building, the gleaming 1,046-foot skyscraper in midtown Manhattan. Not to be bested, Raskob assembled a group of well-known investors, including former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith. The group chose the architecture firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon Associates to design the building. The art-deco plans, said to have been based in large part on the look of a pencil, were also builder-friendly: The entire building went up in just over a year, under budget (at $40 million) and well ahead of schedule. During certain periods of building, the frame grew an astonishing four-and-a-half storeys a week.

At the time of its completion, the Empire State Building, at 102 storeys and 1,250 feet high (1,454 feet to the top of the lightning rod), was the world’s tallest skyscraper. The Depression-era construction employed as many as 3,400 workers on any single day, most of whom received an excellent pay rate, especially given the economic conditions of the time. The new building imbued New York City with a deep sense of pride, desperately needed in the depths of the Great Depression, when many city residents were unemployed and prospects looked bleak. The grip of the Depression on New York’s economy was still evident a year later, however, when only 25% of the Empire State’s offices had been rented.

In 1972, the Empire State Building lost its title as world’s tallest building to New York’s World Trade Centre, which itself was the tallest skyscraper for but a year. Today the honour belongs to Taiwan’s Taipei 101 building, which stretches 1,670 feet into the sky, but which will itself soon be superseded by the Burj building in Dubai.

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Bethlehem A.D. in Redwood City

Wild Turkeys – National Geographic

Just in time for the Holidays

Goblin Walk in San Carlos Friday

Pics From Our 4th of July Celebration with the LTSMB. Very Long… RWC Rocks with First Place

Independence Day Parade
Redwood City

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San Mateo County 4th of July

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Redwood City Elks Cards for Mom

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