San Mateo County Halloween Events
October 17, 2011
Image by Getty Images via @daylife
| Compliments of ABC News Events |
Now that we have really enjoyable weather, it will be great fun for our ghosts and goblins this year.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm 
http://www.farmerjohnspumpkins.com/
Fun, family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting off of Highway 1. Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 6pm. 850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (650) 726-4980.
Half Moon Bay Main Street
http://www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest/
41st Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival 2011- Music stages, food, drinks, crafts, costume contests and more. October 15th – 16th, 2011. 10am – 5pm. 850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
Lemo’s Farm
http://www.lemosfarm.com/pumpkins.html
Halloween on the Farm- Pumpkin patches, ghost train ride, hay ride, and haunted house, and petting zoo. Open daily in October. 12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (650) 726-2342.
Menlo Park
http://www.menlopark.org/departments/com/spevents.html
Halloween Parade and Carnival- Parade from Burgess Park to Fremont Park. Participants will receive a trick or treat bag. After the parade, trick or treat your way back to Burgess Park through Downtown Menlo Park at participating stores. The Arrillaga Family Recreation Center will then open for a carnival for children ages 12 and under. Activities are co-sponsored by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, October 29th, 2011. Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Redwood City: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
http://www.abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins- Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday – Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30pm. 1301 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063..
San Bruno: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
http://www.abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins- Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday – Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30pm. Sneath Ln & Huntington Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066.
Serramonte Center
http://www.serramontecenter.com/event/spook-parade-costume-contest/
Spook Parade and Costume Contest – Trick-or-treat with participating stores. Parade, costumes, and prizesp for children ages 12 and under. Monday, October 31, 2011 3pm – 6pm. See other Halloween events at Serramonte in October. 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015. (650) 992-8687.
San Carlos: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
http://www.abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins- Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday – Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30pm. W El Camino Real & Arroyo Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070.
Oktoberfest in Redwood City yesterday.
October 16, 2011
Yesterday at the Redwood City “Oktoberfest” was a complete blast. The one thing that was especially fun was watching all the children dance the day away. Boy, if I could bottle up the constant energy. It was so much fun. I meet some friends there and I ended up spending most of the day just dancing and watching all the people. This was a great event for Redwood City. The band was stupendous! 
The band was the Internationals, they have played for more than 30 years. They played all national music. The dancers from the Bavarian Club were outstanding.
For more information on the band visit the Internationals website.
Mezesville Map from 1856 (RWC)
August 13, 2011
Town of Mezesville, which was the historically area from 1856. This photo is compliments of the Redwood City Redevelopment site.
This is the original town map as laid out by Simon Mezes. The basic street pattern is still there, although many of the street names have been changed. The creek was covered over during the mid 1900s.
It is interesting that until I did some research did I even hear about how Redwood City began and started with Mezesville. Very interesting!
Another Great Event at the Fox in Redwood City
August 3, 2011
Great venue at the Fox in Redwood City. Please come and have a great rockin time with Montrose with Michael Lee Firkins and Ol’Cheeky Bastards. Montrose, the rock and roll legend has returned full force, playing the tunes that rocked a nation with heart-thumping, foot-stomping, fist-pumping energy.
Opening Act
Michael Lee Firkins
Michael’s current release “Blacklight Sonatas” features Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta) on Drums, Kai Eckhardt on Bass.
Ol’ Cheeky Bastards
First generation punk-rocker Dave Dalton got bored and pissed off with the whole modern punk scene, and started busking “bastardized” Pogues tunes with bagpiper Sean Cummings.
Saturday August 3 @ 8 pm
Tickets $20-$35
www.foxrwc.com
650-369-7770
Super Diamond
Super Diamond
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
========================
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!
[Allan-018]
[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.
[Rick-015]
[Rick-016]
[Rick-017]
[Rick-019] Jo-Ellen and Sara Sue do a great job with the banner!
[Rick-020] A twirler conference in progress.
[Rick-021]
[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!
[Rick-037]
[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.
[Rick-044]
[Rick-045]
[Rick-046]
[Rick-047]
[Rick-048]
[Rick-049] At last, the end of the parade and our rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”
[Rick-050]
[Rick-051] Rick and Hans agree, it was the best parade ever!
Back to Index
Send a Message to the Band!
Creepy Crawler Night!
July 7, 2011
|
Friday, July 8 · 6:30pm – 9:30pm
|
|
|
|
|
| Location |
Redwood City Elks Lodge
938 Wilmington Way
|
|
|
|
| Created By | |
|
|
|
| More Info |
For the 1st time ever at the Lodge, the renowned East Bay Vivarium in Berkley will be bringing there creepy crawlies for our annual Reptile Night!
Bring the kids up for a wonderful hour long show and a bbq chicken dinner. Fun for whole family!!!All this plus some fun extras for just $10 per person!Not a member? This is great opportunity to see what our lodge is about. Everyone’s welcome. Please RSVP here or call Amy Anderson-Giugliano at 650-888-3601 |
Sequoia High School Graduating Seniors
June 3, 2011
Image via Wikipedia
Friday June 3rd was the Graduation of our Seniors from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, the BIG event started at 10am in the Football Field. An excited group of Seniors with their families and friends enjoyed a rain free day. What a proud day for them! Congratulations to all of you!
Club Fox with Sophie in Redwood City
May 27, 2011
Sophie B. Hawkins emerged in 1992 with a fierce bidding war for her debut album, Tongues & Tails. The Columbia Records release quickly went Gold, earned her a Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist, and fired a single, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover”, into the Top Five.
Another Gold album, Whaler, followed two years later along with the single, “As I Lay Me Down” that would chart in Billboard for a record-breaking sixty-seven weeks.
Come and see her on June 18th at Club Fos in Redwood City. Venue is for 21 and up. Please call for more information at 650-FOX-7770. Tickets are $26.00.
Celebrating 60 Years with St. Pius in Redwood City. Have Fun!
May 16, 2011
This is an awesome event for the Parish and the Commmunity of Redwood City and surrounding areas. I started out at St. Pius when I first moved here and bought my first home here. What a wonderful community of people. St. Pius is a wonderful and caring community of folks of all ages… Please come and enjoy!
This huge festival includes something for everyone – children’s games, arts and crafts and entertainment. Bring the entire family for a far-out day of professionally run rides or test your luck at numerous activities. Great food and drink is available while you are entertained throughout the event. Fun, food, and laughter – the recipe for a great weekend!
Help us celebrate our Parish’s 60th anniversary by stopping by St. Pius at 1100 Woodside Rd. (Woodside Rd. and Valota) in Redwood City on June 3rd (6-10pm), 4th (1-10pm) and 5th (1-8pm). For detailed information you can see http://stpiusfestival.blogspot.com. This event is Free and Open to the public. Small fee for games and activities.
Activities:
Booths: Basketball and Baseball toss, Radar gun, Bounce house, Slide, Dime pitch, Dip bowling, Frog Jump, Jingle Board, Newspaper Toss, Salame Throw, Pan Games, Face Painting, Spin Art, Karaoke, Sports Booth
Silent Auction, Raffle
Food: Full bar, margaritas, pizza, garlic fries, Caesar salad, root beer floats, sundaes, Pasta dinner, Rib dinner and more.
Friday, June 3rd – Rib Dinner ($15 half slab)
Entertainment – Live Band – “Ticket to Ride”, a Beatles Cover Band
Saturday, June 4th – Pasta Dinner
Entertainment – Live Band – “Graveyard Tan”
Sunday, June 5th - BBQ Chicken Dinner
Event URL: www.stpiusfestival.blogspot.com
Contact Person: Laura Vargas or Quetzal Grimm
Contact Phone Number: Laura 650-400-8298, Quetzal 650-434-4330 Email: Laura Vargas lauvar@comcast.net or Quetzal Grimm quetzal@apr.com
For more information: See http://www.stpiusfestival.blogspot.com
Elks Club Event
March 28, 2011
|
Friday, April 1 · 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Redwood City Elks Lodge
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Plan to come with your families, kids and grand-kids for this Holiday themed craft, dinner and family friendly movie. Snacks provided for $5 a person. RSVP only so we can figure out the food to make sure there is enough for everyone. Reservations by April 1 to Amy 888-3601… | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
-
Subscribe
Never miss any valuable information on Belmont, San Carlos or Redwood City.
Enter your email address to receive blog articles in your inbox:
-
