Historical Home Sells Bourne Mansion

January 23, 2010

Bourne SF MansionThose who are familiar with the Bourne Family from Filoli will miss this historical home in San Francisco (2550 Webster Street) which was sold at auction and closed December 23, 2009 for $2.79 million. Sure looks like the Disneyland Haunted Mansion doesn’t it.

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The Road To The Alpine Inn, My Favorite Historical Place

January 22, 2010

Top of Sand Hill Road, looking back towards Po...
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My favorite place of all is to relax and meet friends at the Alpine Inn, formerly called Rissotti’s or “Zott’s”…

 Of course, I am partial since my dear friend and my other dear Mother own the place. But, if you just want a beer/wine/soft drink it is a great place to just be yourself and hang-out. If you want a great burger, chicken or other this is the place. The fries are great too! This is why this place is on my main page as one of the historical homes that I love. You can  just imagine as you drive up, the horses that used to come and tie up there… I have met many wonderful people there.

As of 2009, Zotts has enjoyed 150 years as Portola Valley’s hotspot…

A lot of history has passed through here… Zott’s is unique, it is the only Beergarden that has stayed one since it’s existence.

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New Redwood City School Calendar Approved.

January 15, 2010

At the January 13 school board meeting, the board approved the calendar for the 2010-11 school year. All students will start school on August 23 and their last day will be June 9, 2011. Winter and spring breaks align closely with high schools in the Sequoia Union High School District. To view the complete calendar, please click on headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.
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San Carlos Trail

January 3, 2010

 
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve Trail
Pulgas trail
One of my New Year’s resolutioins is to start walking more and enjoy the beautiful environment that we live in.

This 293-acre Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is located near the intersection of I-280 and Edgewood Road, just outside of San Carlos.
Plants and Animals: Mixed woodland Oaks and Laurel trees cover much of the Preserve, while the hilltop is a mix of grasses and remnant non-native plants such as oleander, eucalyptus and cactus.

On clear days you can see views of San Francisco Bay, the southern peninsula and south bay cities, and the peaks of Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton. This is one of a few Open Space Preserves to allow dogs. Bicycles and equestrians are permitted on the Cordilleras and Hassler Trails. The Hetch-Hetchy aqueduct passes through the Preserve in an underground tunnel.

Polly Geraci Trail (hiking only) winds along the Cordilleras streambed and meets the paved Hassler Trail on the 650 foot hilltop. The Blue Oak Trail begins just past the private Redwood Center and climbs through oaks to meet the paved trail around the 450 foot elevation. Constructing a loop of the Cordilleras, Polly Geraci, Hassler and Blue Oak Trails constitutes about 3 miles.

Exit I-280 at Edgewood Road and turn east, towards San Carlos. At Crestview, turn left, and another quick left turn at Edmonds Rd. You’ll see the Cordilleras trailhead just to the right of the entrance to the private Redwood Center on the right hand side of the road. A little further, you’ll find a roadside pullout on your left and the Blue Oak trailhead on your right.

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January 2, 2010

Happy New Year everyone…. If you had a chance to walk down Laurel this Holiday Season you would have seen the great window displays. Each year the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce sponsors a holiday window decorating contest for downtown retailers. This year the judges gave awards in 5 categories.

Here are the results:
Click on the 5 business name links below to see even more details!

Grand Prize The award goes to Shelby’s Garden
 

629 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 594-0302

Best Reflects Business The award goes to Bow Wow Meow

737 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 802-2845
www.bowwowmeow.net

Most Beautiful The award goes to Shellie’s Miniature Mania

732 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 593-4921
www.shelliesminis.com  

Most Original The award goes to The Reading Bug
 

785 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-0100
www.thereadingbug.com

Most Rustic The award goes to Society Skate Shop
  625 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 596-8182
www.societyskateshop.com

 

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Time for another census… Belmont

December 28, 2009

Year: Population: Just FYI!

1930 984

1940 1,229

1950 5,567

1960 15,905

1970 23,950

1980 24,505

1990 25,202

2000 25,124

WATER DOG LAKE LOOP TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS

December 9, 2009

The City of Belmont is working in partnership with local volunteers to realign the Water Dog Lake Loop Trail. The improvements will make the trail easier for hikers to navigate, especially during wet weather. There is an existing trail that goes around the lake, but it was built below the high water mark which makes it diffi cult to pass in spots, even for hiking. Thanks to a diligent group of volunteers andBelmont Parks and Recreation staff, the new trail will be a minimum of 15 feet above the waterline of Water Dog Lake, which will allow year round use. The existing trail along the far west end of the lake will be re-vegetated to improve the quality of the wetlands. In addition to realignment, the project includes four small bike/pedestrian bridges, which will assist users to cross drainages and the spillway.

So far volunteers have finished realigning half of the trail, but the remaining half and the bridges need additional work. When the realignment is completed the trail will be above the high water mark, and wide enough for strollers, which will make it a great destination for hiking, biking, and family outings.

To volunteer and help finish the improvements contact: Passion Trail Bikes Belmont Parks and Recreation 650-620-9798, 650-595-7441 or email patty@passiontrailbikes.com parksrec@belmont.gov 

 

 

 

 

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Belmont Beautification Award Delayed

December 8, 2009

Hi everyone, due to the seating of a new City Council at the December 8th City Council meeting, the City of Belmont will be rescheduling the 3rd Annual presentation of our Beautiful Belmont Awards Program to the meeting of January 12th. This recognition program is designed to acknowledge individuals, businesses, and community groups who have enhanced the City’s community by making significant exterior improvements to their Belmont properties. Eligible improvements include the enhancement, upgrading, reconstruction, or replacement of a property, making it more visually appealing as well as enriching the surrounding neighborhood or district.

The City encourages everyone, including property owners themselves, to submit nominations throughout the year. The deadline for 2009 nominations has been extended to November 30, 2009, given the new presentation date. Nomination forms must include the property location, a brief description of the improvements that have been made and how it has made an impact on the surrounding community. Before and after photos are appreciated, but are not required.

A Judging Committee will review the nominations and select properties which best demonstrate pride in Belmont’s community. Winners will be recognized at the January 12, 2010 City Council meeting.

For more information on the Beautiful Belmont Awards Program, or to obtain a nomination form, please call the City Manager‘s office at 595-7408 or look on the City of Belmont website at www.belmont.gov.

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Guys and Dolls! Sequoia High School!

December 4, 2009

Guys and Dolls
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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

 

 

 

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St. Charles Art & Wine Evening

December 4, 2009

We have arrived, 12/4 is upon us, St Charles WINGS Fine Art and Wine evening 6-8:30pm in Borromeo Hall is here.  We would love to see you and for you to see the beautiful works of art that are on exhibition for us to see and purchase if we would like.  5% of all your purchases will go to Wings to build our coffers up. Please drop in, say hello and enjoy a glass of wine plus hot and cold hours’ devours.

We look forward to seeing you,
Beth O’Boyle Co-moderator
Jean Sebring Co-moderator    

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