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Volume 42 Number 10 Redwood Shores Community Association October 2012
THE PILOTRSCA Ca l e nda r 2 0 1 2
• Tuesday – Oct. 9th – Community Meetingwith RWC Police Chief – RWS Library – 6:30pm
• Saturday – Oct. 14th – Save The Music Festival11am - 5:30pm
• Saturday – Oct. 27th – Halloween ParadeMarlin Park – 1pm - 2pm
• Sunday – Dec. 9th – Santa Comes To The ShoresRWS Library – 1pm - 3pm
• Thursday – Dec. 20th – Light Up The ShoresJudging
Sign Up NowThe Redwood City
Education Foundation is sponsoring a half-marathon race that willcome through RedwoodShores along our levees. Here’s your chance to help and to see
some of the fastest runners on the peninsula. RSCA needs 20 volunteers to man tables with water for the runners or to help guidethe runners to stay on course. Other volunteers will be assigned to keep runners on track. Each volunteer will be right along the race course and will see the race close up. This is only the secondtime a race will come through the Shores, and volunteers will receivea special tee shirt to keep as a souvenir. You can find complete information about this race at: http://www.OktobeRun.comIf you wish to volunteer and can help on Saturday morning,
Oct. 15th, please contact Jim Cvengros at [email protected]. (We only need 20, so the first 20 to contact Jim will be on the volunteer list.)
A Memorial Bench ForConnie Morgan
On Thursday, October 11, at5:30 pm in the SandpiperSchool courtyard there will be adedication ceremony for thebeautiful mosaic bench built inhonor of cherished teacher,wife, mother, and friend, Connie Morgan. Mrs. Morgan taughtin the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District for more than 20 years.Connie loved gardening, art and teaching. So when she passed
after a courageous battle with lung cancer, the Sandpiper community decided to do something that would keep her memory alive for future generations of young learners. TheSandpiper Parent Teacher Association (PTA) collected donationsfor a hand-crafted mosaic tile bench to be placed in the school garden in Mrs. Morgan’s honor. Family members, friends,past students’ families, PTAs and colleagues gave generously tothe fund. The bench is now here and ready to be installed.The dedication ceremony is an opportunity for all the donors
who made this bench and surrounding garden possible and thecommunity members who were touched by this amazingwoman to come together and celebrate Connie Morgan’s lifeand legacy. All are welcome to attend.
AN NUA L CO S TUME PARADEO cto b e r 2 7 t h
1 -2 pm at MARL IN PAR K
Page 2REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION270 Redwood Shores Parkway, PMB #205
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173rsca.org
2012 BoardPRESIDENTHarris Rogers....................................harris.rogers@comcast.netVICE PRESIDENTSue Nix...............................................smn3333@gmail.comSECRETARYLynn Adams........................................randladams@aol.comTREASURERStephen [email protected] PRESIDENTDoug [email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS
The Board of Directors meets promptly at 7pm,the third Thursday of each month at
The Redwood Shores Library
DEADLINES DEADLINES The deadline for the November Pilot is the
week of October 15th to the 20thTHE PILOT
531 Shoal Circle, Redwood City, CA [email protected]
Editor, Carol Mertens............................................595-1595Advertising, Carol Mertens ..................................595-1595Circulation, Carol Mertens....................................595-1595Shores Press ..........................................................593-2802
Design & Review Board Inquiries: [email protected] CvengrosCarol FordSue Nix
For CC&R Copies, Carol Ford - [email protected]
THE PILOT is a monthly publication of theRedwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
Circulation: 6,000 Redwood Shores Households & Businesses
The opinions published in the Pilot are those of the authors andnot the expressions of RSCA unless so officially designated.
Lynn AdamsMayling BellinghamStephen BellinghanNina BoireDoug CrismanJim Cvengros
Carol FordCelli FrostMike MancusiCarol MertensSue NixJerry Patrick
Harris RogersRobert SchmidtClemencia RodriquezMichael WhatmoreAndrew Young
President’s Memo Page 3Shores’ Birds, Dredging Belmont Slough Page 4RWC Connected Cops Page 4Disaster Preparedness Page 8Save The Music Page 9Tennis Play Days, RWS Elementary Page 10Fall Clothing Trends Page 14Common Sense Eating Page 21Fall Season, Think Prevention Page 22Why Acupuncture Works Page 23What To Do If They Don’t Pay Page 24Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Page 24Soylent Gray Page 25 Dental Care For Your Pet, Students Page 27RWS Lions Club Page 28For The Health Of It Page 28Lynn’s Kitchen, Wine Appreciation Page 29Fox Club Schedule, Library Dates Page 30Dragon Productions Theatre Page 31
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President’s Memo for October 2012 by Harris RogersBE A VOTER on November 6th !Many expect a record number of voters to be a part of the
national, state, and local elections this fall. Shores residents areamong the most civic-minded people in this local area. Being avoter is one of the most fundamental way each of us exerciseour basic right to express our opinion about the politics and gov-ernance of our nation, our state, our county, and our city.Being a voter especially increases the importance of the
Shores community with local government officials. They lookclosely at how many of those eligible actually vote, and thehigher that percentage the more influence we can have as acommunity.If you 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, please make sure you
are registered to vote. If you haven’t yet registered or need moreinformation, go to www.shapethefuture.org where you can reg-ister on-line. You’ll also find information about the candidatesand issues that will be on the November ballot.Also make the decision now whether you plan to vote by
mail or go to the polls on election day, November 6th. If youare not already signed up for “Vote by Mail”, you can do thatat the same web site, too. Whatever your politics, this promis-es to be an historic election, and you need to be part of it.
BE A VOTER!
Meet The Chief October 9th!A REMINDER:
Our new Chief of Police, J.R. Gamez, will be joining us on thiscoming Tuesday for a conversation with the Shores communityabout our law enforcement concerns.
GET THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
Tuesday, October 9th, 6:30pm at the RWS Library.Chief Gamez is an avid listener, and this will be a greatopportunity to have a conversation and exchange of ideas aboutissues that may seem unique to the Shores.
We Live in Good FortuneIt may be a month early for the “traditional” Thanksgiving
season, but once again I want to remind us all just how blessedwe are to live (or work ) in the Shores. There are several thingsthat make the Shores a unique community and contribute to ourextraordinary good fortune.We enjoy the benefits of:• a protected “island”, with limited access and distinct bound-aries defining “our community”, bordered by water on threesides and Hwy.101 on the fourth.
• a diverse population, with our immigrant population generallycoming from “high-trust” societies where there is respect forthe law and the norms of social life.
• the ability to communicate with almost all members of ourcommunity. The PILOT goes to every residence and mostbusinesses, and you pass our median signboards to get toevery home in the Shores. This ability to communicate is aHUGE benefit to the Shores community.
• a population that is almost universally English speaking,even if as a second language. This also make it easier tocommunicate within our community.
• good infrastructure, an exceptional branch library, and twogreat elementary schools with extraordinary principals andteachers.
• an extremely “high interest” population that pays closeattention to community issues large and small.
We DO NOT have:• problems with gangs or violence in the community.• problems with drugs and dealers on our streets or in ourneighborhoods.
• problems with run-down & “distressed” properties that canbe attractors for crime and other problems. (All properties inthe Shores are covered by CC&Rs which serve to keep bothbusiness and residential properties in good repair.)
We should constantly give thanks for our good fortune.
Coming in November:Preparing for Disaster !
Next month’s issue of The PILOT will again focus on emer-gency preparedness for all residents in the Shores. And again wewill provide all residents with the red & green “Disaster SignalCard” that can be used to let first responders know the conditionof your home and family. Instructions are printed clearly on eachside of the card. We will also ask you to participate in a disasterresponse drill in November by placing your card in a front window where it can be easily seen from the street.Use this special issue to get prepared.
Page 4Redwood Shores…We’re For the Birds
The American Coot (FulicaAmericana). While those of uswho are not “bird savvy” proba-bly think of these dark bodied,white billed birds with a whitespot under their tail as a duck,they are not. They are actuallyrelated to Sandhill Cranes, whichare tall, graceful birds, but onewould not know that by theCoot’s chicken-like, distinctly ungraceful behavior. Because the Coot’s predominant color is dark gray, it makes
them sometimes hard to see in our lagoons on a gray, overcast day.But once you have spotted a white bill and forehead emerging froma dive with a dark body rising behind, you can probably figure thisbird is a Coot. Another identifying trait is their yellow feet, thesmall red “shield” on their forehead and their unique behaviorswhen fishing and when getting airborne. Before diving, they do alittle upward jump, as if to get a head start. To fly, they typicallybeat their wings while running across the water, then lift off as ifout of breath. Since they are diving birds, it is not too difficult to figure this is
how they find food. They are quite meticulous about how theysearch, plucking at plants while walking, dabbling their heads justunderwater or in full dives despite looking frantic when they dothis. They eat aquatic plants of all kinds but are not exclusivelyvegetarian. You may see them eating insects, snails, and smallwater critters such as tadpoles and salamanders. They love saltwater inlets and salt marshes so our brackish
waterways are quite attractive as are the nearby marshes and Bayponds near the water treatment plant.
Some curious facts about the American Coot:Although they swim like a duck, they don’t have webbed feet.
Instead, each of the Coot’s long yellow toes has broad lobes ofskin that help it kick through the water. On land, the lobes foldback and help the Coot walk very well and run very fast onmucky, uneven ground. The oldest known American Coot lived to be at least 22 years,
4 months old. Boaters often try to run over Coots. Why? Because they know
the Coots are incredibly fast divers and very unlikely to get hit. It is more of a game than a hazard for the Coot.Remember: Teach your children to not touch, feed or annoy
birds or other wildlife. When you are walking, please take amoment to pick up plastic wrappers and bags. Birds may mistakesmall shiny objects for food or become entangled in plastic bagsand suffocate. References: Sequoia Audubon Society, Wikipedia, The Cornell
Lab of Ornithology website — www.allaboutbirds.org, Birds ofNorth America, A Guide to Field Identification.
Submitted by Ramona Ambrozic
New Dredging Project Necessary To Improve Flushing of RWS Water
RWC – Redwood City, in coordination with Oracle, has starteddredging portions of Belmont Slough continuing through the endof October. This is important maintenance dredging which is necessary to improve the “flushing” of Redwood Shores Lagoonwater, in order to keep the lagoon healthy.
During this work there will be heavy equipment and activityacross the portion of the Bay Trail next to the lagoon, adjacent toMarine Parkway, requiring periodic closures of the trail.
Pedestrians, bikers, and joggers are advised to either avoid thatportion of the trail, or proceed with extra caution and be watchfulfor workers and equipment, including trucks moving across thetrail. The contractor will post a worker at that location to “flag”trail users safely through the area.
Dredging work will typically be 7:30 am to 4 pm, weekdays.However, since the dredging can only take place during high tide,it’s likely that the contractor will be permitted to work longerhours, and potentially some weekends. Thanks for your patienceand understanding during this work, and for your additional vigi-lance and care if you are on the trail during this work.
You can see a location map at: www.redwoodcity.org/slough-dredge.pdf.
Connected CopsRWC is very proud to let you know that the Redwood City PoliceDepartment has been selected as the first international awardrecipient of The Connected COPS Excellence at a Small AgencyAward for outstanding work using social media. This award isgiven to a law enforcement agency of 150 sworn officers or fewerthat has demonstrated overall excellence in the use of social mediato enhance services to the public.
The Department was chosen from a group of law enforcementagencies from three countries. The judging criteria for this awardincluded leadership, creativity and innovative use of social mediato engage, educate, and foster collaborative relationships with thepublic. Additionally, competing agencies were required to displaya broad and deep understanding of social media that fostered men-toring and outreach to colleagues to promote the use of social networking in law enforcement.
This is a great honor for the Redwood City Police Department andthe City! Our PD is a leader in law enforcement’s use of servicessuch as Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, YouTube, Flickr, NIXLE,Vimeo, and Netops Live Chat, to provide a variety of platforms tocommunicate, educate and engage the community.
For the whole story, please take a look at the news release atwww.redwoodcity.org and visit the Police Department’s websiteat www.redwoodcity.org/police. The Connected COPS website ishttp://connectedcops.net.
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Page 8Disaster Preparedness
Are You Ready?RWC – For the protection of your family and home. Here are acouple tools that offer some basics for making sure you are pre-pared - a two-hour Are You Ready disaster prep presentationthat’s available for your group and Redwood City’s CodeREDemergency notification system.
Are You Ready?
You can schedule a free two-hour Are You Ready disaster prepa-ration class for your own group, neighborhood, office, business,or team (minimum of 20 people), on your schedule, provided bythe Redwood City Fire Department. The presentation will provide valuable and very useful information on topics such as:
* Creating a family/office disaster plan* Assembling home/office and portable disaster supply kit* Sheltering in place* Evacuation procedures* Preparing for and responding to specific disasters
In all places, home, work or school, it pays to be ready and prepared to deal with all types of natural and man-made disasters.Here on the Peninsula, we are subject to power outages, earthquakes, fires, floods, severe storms, extreme heat, gas leaks,plane crashes, disease and/or flu pandemics, and a host of otherpossible situations. The potential for an act of terror adds yetanother dimension to disaster awareness and preparedness. Whena disaster happens and police, fire and emergency services arespread thin, will you be prepared to care for yourself, family,friends and neighbors?
The Redwood City Fire Department offers training at the FireStation or at your own preferred location, to neighborhoods,schools, businesses, and community groups of 20 or more.
Schedule a FREE presentation for your group. Please contact:Redwood City Fire Department Emergency PreparednessCoordinator, Christy Adonis at (650) 780-5798 or [email protected]
And, it’s equally important to be sure you get notified when anemergency situation occurs in your neighborhood or area.
CodeRED is Redwood City’s emergency notification systemwhich allows us to telephone (and text and email) targeted areasor neighborhoods, or the entire City in the event of an emergencysituation, and deliver a pre-recorded message.
You can have the system include your cell phone, work phone(even if out of the area), or other alternate number, plus emailand text, so you are sure to be called when a CodeRED alert isactivated in the area of your home or business.
The database already contains many thousands of numbers, con-nected to Redwood City addresses, but you should go towww.redwoodcity.org/codered to ensure you’re in there, andthat the information is up to date.
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Redwood Shores Certified Farmers MarketWEST COAST FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION
Every Friday - Year Round3:00p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Redwood Shores Public Library399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City, CA
Farm-fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables baked goods;apiary items; kettle corn; arts & crafts;
and much, much more!
• Free Parking • Free Raffle forWeekly Market Basket
VENDORS WELCOMEFor more information,
call Jerry at 650/290-3549
Save The Music Festival 2012School-Force’s Tenth Anniversary “Save the MusicFestival” is Sunday October 14 at Twin Pines Park
Annual Festival BenefitsBelmont/Redwood Shores Public Schools
The Tenth Anniversary “Save the Music Festival” will be heldSunday October 14 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Twin Pines Park. Thelargest annual community event in the city of Belmont, Save theMusic benefits School-Force, The Belmont-Redwood Shores PublicSchool Foundation. Hundreds of volunteers and many local restaurants, businesses,
non-profit organizations and school groups participate in Save theMusic each year. Major sponsors of the event include Oracle, WellsFargo, Janet Pepe-Davis Hometown Realty, The Redwood ShoresCommunity Association and Pacific Rubber. “We have been able to keep music programs in our schools through
the money raised by Save the Music over the past ten years and thebroader efforts of School-Force,” said Festival Organizer Alan Sarver.“The event raises awareness about our fundraising needs in a way that’sfun for kids, celebrates our district’s music programs and gives back tothe Belmont-Redwood Shores community. It’s a wholly volunteer-runfestival that highlights local performers, local restaurants, local artisans,and local business sponsors.”Attendees of the Festival can enjoy a variety of musical styles on four
stages. The Oracle Tribute Stage, added especially for the Festival’stenth anniversary, will highlight the Bay Area’s top tribute bands: The Refugees (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute), Aja Vu (SteelyDan tribute), and ZooStation (The Complete U2 Experience). TheWells Fargo Community Stage features performances from Belmontelementary, middle and high School students, the Firebird YouthChinese Orchestra and Peninsula Youth Orchestra.
The impressive Battleof the Bands is a crowdfavorite; this year it fea-tures Stanford and UCDavis marching bands.Other performers includeSinister Dexter, MG & The Booker Ts, Stealing 3rd, the Jack Aces,College of San Mateo Jazz Big Band, Andy Z, the San CarlosChildren’s Theater, and the ever-popular Carlmont High SchoolDrum Line.A huge Children’s Area entertains kids of all ages with slides,
bounce houses, games, pumpkin painting, face painting, arts andcrafts. Save the Music University presents an array of fun and educational activities run by The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, The SanCarlos/Belmont Mother’s Club, 4H Club, Home Depot, and theBelmont Public Library, as well as the “world famous” MusicalInstrument Petting Zoo. Local eateries Mistral, Saffron Bistro, TheCounter, and Crepe Stop will serve global cuisine, and vendorsincluding the Speedy Panini Truck, Sunset Deli Truck, Hot Dog on a Stick, Peter’s Kettle Corn, and Milk Shake Werks will also feedhungry attendees.The Save the Music Festival is held each year in Belmont’s Twin
Pines Park, conveniently located on Ralston Avenue & Sixth Avenue,just blocks from El Camino Real with easy access from 101 and 280.Ample free parking is available at the Belmont Caltrain station, NotreDame High School, and NDNU parking lot. Suggested donation forentrance to the Festival is $10 per adult and $5 per child, to help offset festival expenses and ensure that every possible dollar goes toour schools. For a complete schedule, map and list of participants, goto http://schoolforce.org/save-the-music/
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Save the DateFor RedwoodShoresElementary Walk-a-thon on Sunday October 21st. Please join us at the Redwood ShoresElementary for an afternoon filled with fun and friends, all while raising funds for a phenomenalcause - the children of Redwood Shores Elementary School.
The children will be walking laps around the school during the 90 minute walk-a-thon and there will be music and activities to keepeveryone entertained. We are seeking a DJ and food/beverage vendors to provide services for the event. For more information, please send an email to [email protected]
TENNIS PLAY DAYSCLUB USA Sports in Action and the U. S. Tennis Association cosponsored two Ten & Under PlayDays at the Preserve Park courts near Redwood Shores Elementary School on two consecutiveSundays (09/09 & 09/16).Each event introduced over twenty kids to the exciting sport of tennis. Thanks to Christine Ferry ofthe USTA, nearly fifty kids received one year free membership and a monthly publication, Bounce,about youth tennis. Also thanks to Coaches Hans Jensen, Aaron Morrill, and Hanna Pajunen everychild received two hours of professional instruction.All three coaches are certified by the USPTA and experienced with kids between 5 and 15. They teach at the Preserve Park and Dolphin Park courts seven days a week. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to sign up. by Carol Ford
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Wreath FundraiserRedwood Shores Boy ScoutTroop 61 will be selling holidayevergreens from October 1 toNovember 1
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Contact Pam Hopkins if youwould like to support ourtroop! Contact:[email protected]
Page 11ROCKY DHALIWAL, D.M.D.Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
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Redwood ShoresTel (650) 654-6545 Fax (650) 654-6564www.RedwoodCityCosmeticDentist.com
PERIOSTAT AND GUM DISEASEPeriostat: a new drug for the war against gum disease
The leading treatments for gum disease are scaling and root planning (deep cleaning of the gums) and surgical gum treatment in moreadvanced cases. Antibiotics are sometimes used in conjunction with these other therapies, often with the goal of killing bacteria thatis causing the gum disease. Recently, there is a new drug, which instead focuses on controlling our body’s reaction to these bacteria.The new drug is called Periostat. To understand how Periostat works, we need to have some understanding of how bacteria in themouth cause the loss of gum tissue and bone around the teeth. Oral bacteria cause a chronic infection in the mouth of people with gumdisease. This infection causes the body to release chemical substances called cytokines, which in turn cause a cascade of reactionswithin the gum and surrounding tissue. One of the substances released is a family of enzymes known as matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs). One of the MMPs is collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down the gum and bone. Periostat is a new application of a not sonew drug, doxycycline. Doxycycline is a derivative of tetracycline. Periostat is a 20 mg capsule of doxycycline that should be takentwice a day over several months. Periostat helps to inhibit the body’s production of the destructive collagenase. Unlike higher dosesof doxycycline or tetracycline that can be used to prevent the multiplication of some bacteria associated with gum disease. Periostatprotects our body’s “over reaction” to bacteria, and its lower dose has far fewer side effects. Periostat is not intended to replace theneed for excellent oral hygiene or other traditional gum treatment. It is a drug that clinical research has shown that will modestlyimprove gum disease when taken in conjunction with professional deep cleaning of the gums and a thorough oral hygiene regimen.
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FALL TRENDS – WHICH ONES WILL YOU EMBRACE?
SEEING RED:All shades of red are hot this Fall – whether abright, bold red or the more subtle burgundy. There is truly ashade for everyone. Wear it head to toe (yes, you can!) or useit as an accent.
BLACK AND GOLD: This combo is so luxurious and is aneasy trend to incorporate into the wardrobe, especially sincemost of us are afflicted with “Abundant Black Disorder.”Add in some strong gold accessories or some gold-studdedshoes and you’re all set.
BROCADE IS BACK: It’s a beautiful fabric and is especial-ly popular in cropped pants this season. You’ll find these inall color combinations and at all price points.
COATS MAKE A STATEMENT: You’ll notice more struc-tural detailing in outerwear, as well as lots of choices whenit comes to color. Why not pick a not-so-basic color and letthe coat be your signature piece for Fall?
LEATHER, LEATHER EVERYWHERE: Leather is alwayspopular in the cooler months but now we have so many morechoices in how we wear it: from the motocross-type jacket topeplum tops to leather/fabric combination tops and pants tothe pencil skirt. Try it in something new this season; just bewary of wearing it head-to-toe unless you’re a rock star!
Adena DiTonno is a wardrobe and image consultant inRedwood Shores. Visit her website at www.adenadesigns.netfor free tips sheets and to sign up for her blog and monthlynewsletter.
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Common Sense Eating For A Healthy Life StyleDeep fat, steak, cream pies, hot fudge.These were thought to be unhealthy.Precisely the opposite of what we nowknow to be true.”
Some of you may remember these wordsfrom a scene in the 1973 Woody Allenmovie Sleeper, where scientists from200 years in the future are discussing theprevailing thoughts about healthy foodin their world.
Back here in the early 21st century, patients frequently ask me what I recommend as a healthy diet. I find it one of the most difficult questionsto answer. Each person has specific nutritional needs or medical condi-tions that usually make a “boilerplate” response too general and lackingin detail to be practical or effective.
Add to that the bewildering array of dietary methods, programs, seminars, philosophies and beliefs that bombard us from every direc-tion – as well as the seemingly ever-changing recommendations from“official” sources – and it’s enough to make you throw up your hands indisgust and head for the nearest fast-food outlet.
That being said, I have over the years come up with general guidelines to at least give my patients some broad principles on which to build a more specific dietary plan.
First, I am not a fan of diets that require an unbalanced or extremely low-caloric intake. Besides being of suspect nutritional value, they arerarely sustainable over time, and can lead to a rebound back into evenmore unhealthy eating habits.
I support a balanced approach, with all the food groups being representedin a fresh rather than processed or packaged format. I also emphasize portion-control, especially with starchy items such as breads, pastas, potatoes and rice. Minimizing sugary foods as much as possible is also a good idea.
I also like the “grazing” approach of smaller more frequent meals, orhealthy snacks between meals, which can help to curb the hunger painsthat often sabotage the most well-meaning dietary efforts.
I do think that flexibility is important, including giving yourself permis-sion to fall off the wagon once in a while to enjoy the things that willnever make any healthy food list. The key is to make this the exception,not the rule.
It’s also important to remember that food is not just fuel for our bodies.Eating for humans has powerful cultural, psychosocial, and emotionalconnections, and trying to develop a sensible nutritional plan without taking these factors into account will doom it to failure.
Finally, I cannot emphasize enough how valuable a trained dietician canbe in helping you develop a specific plan. We doctors gladly referpatients to these nutritional experts, who develop a practical day-to-dayapproach that can be tailored to your specific situation and needs.
Will we ever reach the point that the foods mentioned in Sleeper will beconsidered the pinnacle of healthy eating? Unlikely, but not too terriblylong ago doctors were doing ads for cigarettes promoting their soothingeffect on the throat, so I imagine anything’s possible. In the meantime,don’t forget that developing a balanced, sustainable and enjoyable eatingprogram is a strong part of maintaining your complete health.
Photo Caption: Dr. Robert Russo is an internal medicine physician at theRedwood City Health Center of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
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Fall Season – Think PreventionAccording to national health statistics, falling is the cause ofserious injuries across the lifespan. However, individuals aged75 years or older have the highest rate of falling: estimated rate115 falls per 1000 people in older adults, versus a rate of 43 per1000 in younger individuals. Centers for Disease Control(CDC) reports that one in three older adults will fall every year(Center for Disease Control Website). Once an older adult hassuffered a fall, many worry they will fall again.
The injurious consequences of falls are well known among olderadults. Falls are reported to be the cause of 90% of hip fractures.It is not unusual that a hip fracture leads to disability and greaterdependence on others for help.
While it is not possible to prevent all falls, there are actions andprecautions older adults can take to reduce the risk of fall andresulting injury. Common household hazards include: Throwrugs/loose rugs, electrical cords, poor lighting, lack ofhandrails on staircases, lack of grab bars near toilet and inshower, step stools/ladders, and pets. Remediation of thesehazards in your home can reduce the risk of sustaining a fall.
Some medications, such as those that can cause drowsiness,dizziness or changes in blood pressure carry the potential of fall risk. Medications that have been associated with an increased risk of falling include: pain medications, bloodpressure medications, some antidepressants, and some
anti-anxiety medications. Alcohol can also increase the riskof falls as alcohol directly, and negatively impacts balance. Acombination of alcohol and medications can also increase therisk of falling. Make it a point to discuss medications andfalls risk at your next primary care visit.
Physical fitness and good balance are personal characteristicsthat can reduce the risk of suffering an injurious fall. Exercisesthat focus on balance, such as Tai Chi, as well as resistancetraining are recognized to be useful in reducing the risk of afall. A walking program is another strategy that will helpmaintain muscle strength and function.
The CDC Website contains useful information about falls ingeneral, as well as provides some tips in preventing falls andreducing risk. The CDC information can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adult-falls.html
About the author: Lynda Mackin, PhD, GNP-BC, is a board-certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with Sequoia MedicalGroup and is a Health Science Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Why Acupuncture WorksWhile acupuncture treats a myriad of ailments it is most recognized in the US forits success treating pain. Both chronic and acute pain responds very well to theancient medicine and despite fantastic results everyone continues to wonder why?
The Eastern explanation of why acupuncture works is based on the concept of Qi.Qi is the energy, or life force, that runs through the body via acupuncture channels.These channels run through and directly relate to the organs in the body. Whenthis energy is running smoothly, in a balanced manner, the system remains free ofdisease and in its natural and healthy state. However, many things contribute tothe disruption of this energy and as a result pain and disease occur. The placementof acupuncture needles into specific locations on the body allow for practitionersof Chinese Medicine to manipulate this energy. For example if someone has pain, often referred to as a condition of “stagnant qi” in Chinese medicine, thepractitioner will choose points with the function of dispersing qi specific to theregion of the body experiencing pain. Likewise, if there is too little qi practitionerswill use points to promote qi. With over 350 acupuncture points on the humanbody a skilled practitioner will diagnose a very specific pattern and choose wiselyto use the appropriate points for the related condition.
So, that explains it right? Well not quite. While practitioners and some patientsunderstand this idea of qi to be second nature the vast majority of the populationwants “hard-core” scientific evidence as to why the seemingly magic medicineworks. This is what they have found so far. Acupuncture has a direct effect on thehypothalamic-pituitary system at the base of the brain. Nerve impulses sent fromreceptors activated by the insertion of an acupuncture needles into acupuncturepoints stimulate these glands. The pituitary and hypothalamus release neurotrans-mitters and also endorphins, which have been said to be 200 times stronger forpain relief than Morphine. Making acupuncture a wonderful treatment for pain.
In addition to being great for pain management, acupuncture works well for amultitude of other ailments. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands also workdirectly on the ovaries helping them to conduct all their various functions mak-ing acupuncture an effective treatment for PMS and fertility issues. Substancesreleased from these glands also have the effect of regulating serotonin and thusacupuncture has been linked to the treatment of depression and mood disorders.Imaging studies have shown acupuncture to increase circulation, decreaseinflammation, expedite healing time, reduce pain and muscle spasms and alsoincrease T-Cell count, which directly helps to strengthen the immune system.
Regardless of where you are from or what you believe, acupuncture is a greatmodality for the treatment of many conditions. In addition it is quite a relaxing
experience and most people observe a general sense of wellbeing following treatment. I have personally beenamazed with the positive effects of acupuncture so manytimes that I have dedicated my life’s work to it and as apractitioner I highly recommend that you stop over toPremier Chiropractic and Wellness Center and give it a tryfor yourself.
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When customers, clients, patients, or borrowers don’t pay asagreed, not only is your cash flow damaged, you are likely tofeel conned and very irritable. Here, in part 1 of 2, are theleading “games” some debtors play and how you can reducethe odds of losing your money.
Debtor sends a check, but doesn’t sign it. This could be aninnocent oversight, but, even so, call your debtor, tell themyou’ll be returning the check for signature, and will you pleasetake care of that right away. Enclose a self-addressed andstamped envelope to help the debtor keep their commitment.
“I’m divorced. Call my spouse.” Both spouses are respon-sible if the debt was incurred before the divorce. In that case,tell the divorcee that you will bill the spouse, as a courtesy, butif it’s not paid within a week, we will look to you for payment.
“My attorney is handling this.” Ask your debtor to have theattorney contact you within 24 hours. If no response, send theattorney a certified letter that states, “Unless we hear from youwithin 48 hours, we will assume that you are no longer theattorney of record.” That usually gets a response.
“Your product (or service) is no good, so I’m not paying.”Say that you stand 100% behind your products. Ask debtor toreturn that product, and you’ll send another one, and the bal-ance is now due. But, what do you do if the customer claimsthat they don’t want the product, it isn’t what they expected,it’s too expensive, they’ve changed their mind, the product hassince gone on sale, or whatever? Your policy should include awillingness to accommodate a reasonable customer request,but also states that products kept or services received must bepaid for.
“I’m not paying, period.” Great! Now you don’t have towaste time. You can use a third party collection service rightaway, but it can’t hurt to first ask the debtor what is the reasonfor saying that. Maybe you can come to some agreement.
“We’ll pay you when our customers pay us.” You say, “Iwish we could do that, but we can’t. Then recommend placeswhere people can get money – bank loan, relatives, line ofcredit, home equity line, etc. If they have access to one ofthese sources and refuse to use it, turn the account into collec-tion.
My next article will present more excuses and how to improvethe odds in your favor.
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“SOYLENT GRAY”For those who think that realtors sell real estate 24 hours a day,maybe 12--the reasons we do this job is because we believe inhuman and property rights for everybody. One’s home must beone’s castle in which you’re king or queen every day.
It’s been the American Dream since I can remember. But likeseniority, job security and the gold-plated watch after workingnearly one’s entire life in one company—the nest egg dreamevaporated since the Crash of 2008. It effected the most vul-nerable people—our seniors and elderly—who are desperatelytrying to hang on to what they own and worried they’ll behomeless.
Most of our elder citizens don’t have computers, and are givenno information regarding their futures—from banking tohealthcare. Now Medicare is being called an “entitlement”--as if it was a gift to be taken away--but it’s what our seniorsand elders have worked hard for all their lives.
There’s not much talk about what the other “entitlement”called Medicaid, is going to be reduced by to feed the slushfund, while both parties have scheduled 15% to be taken fromMedicare. I know there are people who need free healthcare,but I see people in Section 8 housing with new clothes, tech-nology and Iphones I can’t afford. Do all these people deserve it?
My cousin in New York City—her neighbors are all in freeapartments with free medical—hosted by the City. She’s 87years old and living off her meager social security. Now theywant to reduce her Medicare benefits and provide governmentvouchers, so her prognosis will be decided by committee.
No thank you. I take offense that despite all the talk, nobodyis coming to the defense of the elderly, especially to protecttheir healthcare and home ownership. They can’t just go outand get a job and make money. They aren’t in the job genepool. They are among the most vulnerable among us—worriedabout where and how they’re going to live and make it in thiseconomy which has yet to show enough improvement forenough people.
We as a people need to champion the rights of the seniors andelderly in this country and protect them and our future selvesfrom being live bait for hungry politicians in a hungry country.
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The market is not done with us. There will be more fluctuations, and given the banks—which made their biggestprofits ever on devalued properties—are still reluctant to lend money for home sales. Appraisals are back to beinga problem, and your best defense is to work with an experienced realtor.
Go to my website, www.KTEckardtRealtor.com and click on “Client Recommendations,” and watch your neighbor, Bruce Vogel, talk about how I got him the best price in the worst quarter since the Crash. Let’s keepour chins up, our heads up, our arms wrapped around each other, and our hands locked in prayer for better days!
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Dental Care for Your PetWhen I was a young girl, there was no such thing as dental care foryour pets. No one had heard of it. Fast forward to present day andthere is not an animal owner who has not heard about the importanceof dental care for their animals. How times have changed! Badbreath is often one of the first indicators your pet has a dental prob-lem. Other signs may include inflamed gums, increased drooling,bleeding gums, or tartar on your pet’s teeth.
Problems with gums and teeth don’t just stay in the mouth. They also affect the heart, kidneys and joints. So, it is very important tothe overall health of your pet to keep those teeth in top shape. It isnever too early to start your dog or cat on a dental care program.Your own vet can show you the proper way to brush your animal’steeth. They will also have the right tools for you so that you can dothe job at home. (Note: Never use toothpaste made for humans onyour animals! You must use toothpaste made specifically for dogsand cats.).
Prior to a scheduled teeth cleaning your vet may want to perform ablood test. This test will make sure that vital organs such as the liverand kidneys are in good health and there are no undiagnosed medicalissues.
A proper teeth cleaning by your vet is usually done under anesthesia.This allows your vet to perform a full dental exam including check-ing for any growths on the gums or in the mouth, removal of any dis-eased teeth and checking for “pockets” in the gums.
The month of February is Pet National Dental Health month. Somevets during the month of February may offer a reduced fee on teethcleaning. Check and see if your vet is one who does.
On a different note, by the time you read this, Halloween will beupon us. If you are handing out treats to the little ones, please makesure you keep Fido or Fluffy in a secure area, so they cannot escapewhen you open the door! If you are taking the kids out for trick ortreating, please leave “Fido” at home. All of the costumes and thingsthat go “bump in the night” can make “Fido” very scared and fearful.
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Eat Your Veggies: 3 Fast, Easy & Tasty Ways to Get MoreVeggies Into Your Fall – Winter DietWe all know we’re supposed to get our “5-a-day”, but somehow itseems easier in the summer when delicious and familiar fresh veggiesabound and tossing together cold salads appeals. But it doesn’t haveto be a drag to eat your veggies as the days grow shorter and colder.Here are 3 fast, easy, palate-pleasing ways to do it:
1. Steam fry for warm flavor and good health…More flavorful than boiling or steaming, healthier than fat-heavy stirfrying – out with cold salads, in with warm, savory steam fries! Thismeans sautéing your veggies briefly in a little oil, then adding water,stock or wine and covering the pan. Allow to cook until almost done,then uncover and boil off any excess liquid. Put chopped onions,garlic and/or thicker veggies in for a few minutes first before addingleafy greens, which cook more quickly. And by the way, dark leafygreens are some of the most mineral-rich, health-giving foods youcan eat, so add them to your mixes regularly. If you have a hard timeeating your greens, try accenting your steam fries with sweet veggieslike frozen corn, sliced carrots or cubed butternut squash. Check outWhole Foods and Trader Joe’s for pre-cut veggies and a variety ofwinter greens mixes.
2. Blend a soothing soup…Pick any root vegetable, squash or cauliflower. Steam or boilenough for 2-4 people until very tender. Add the veggies to a
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blender with just enough hot water orbroth to blend to a smooth consistency(not too watery). This is your base. Addthe seasonings of your choice (sea salt,pepper, dried herb mixes, etc.) and a bit offat for creaminess (butter, ghee, olive oil,sour cream, etc.). For texture, pulse insteamed or sautéed greens, onion, leek orany other vegetable you enjoy. Cauliflower done this way witholive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice is delicious with steamedbroccoli, and even roasted chicken, pulsed in. Potato with sourcream, salt, pepper and leek is also excellent. The combinationsare limitless!
3. Roast your roots for hearty comfort food…Root vegetables, except for potatoes and carrots, are often over-looked, yet they are inexpensive, readily available and packed withnutrition. They offer a hearty comfort food when roasted or slow-cooked alone or as part of a stew. Google for recipes and experi-ment with turnips, rutabagas, beets and parsnips, as well as carrotsand various types of potatoes. Chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts,sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds make excellent toppings.
Once you try these methods for preparing your winter veggies, you’llsee just how easy and tasty it can be to get your “5-a-day” all yearlong. Give it a go!
THE REDWOOD SHORES LION’S CLUBLooking for a Community Service Opportunity?The Redwood Shores Lions Club is a family friendly group of peoplewho enjoy giving back to the community while having fun at the sametime. If you’re interested in doing community service projects, the LionsClub may be the right organization for you! The Club holds its generalmeeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the SandpiperCommunity Center. Also, check out our website atwww.redwoodshoreslions.com for more information. Maple Street ShelterMaple Street Shelter is a temporary adult shelter in Redwood City.Recently, the Redwood Shores Lions Club sponsored a barbecue dinnerfor the residents and staff. The barbecue dinner was served outside on thepatio and the Lions Club also presented the shelter with donations of toiletries and other items. The residents and staff enjoyed the dinner andappreciated the donations, and everyone involved had a great time. Two Thousand Cranes Sent to JapanOrigami cranes have a long history in Japan and around the world, ofbeing a way to show sympathy and support. It takes many, many hoursto create one thousand cranes. Last year, the Redwood Shores LionsClub, along with family and friends, created not one, but two thousandcranes to show our sympathy and support to the victims of the Japanearthquake and tsunami. Through the Japanese Cultural and CommunityCenter of Northern California (JCCCNC), the Lions Club connected with the Sendai YMCA and the Shanti Volunteer Association. KatieTakemoto, our junior chair of the project, saw that one thousand craneswere delivered to the Shanti Volunteer Association, and the AmagasawaTemporary Housing project displayed the cranes during a recent event inKesennuma. One thousand cranes were also delivered to the SendaiYMCA, just in time for the 3 day Tanabata summer festival in Sendai.Sendai, Miyagi was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami.During this festival, the people pray for the continued rebuilding of the
region. In both instances, the cranes werewarmly received and much appreciated!Second Harvest Food BankThe Second Harvest Food Bank serves SanMateo and Santa Clara counties and is oneof the largest food banks in the nation. Lastyear, the Second Harvest Food Bank distributed 45 million pounds of nutritiousfood to low-income people in need in everyzip code of our service area from Daly City to Gilroy, and from the oceanto the bay. We are fortunate to have a Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse located very close to us in San Carlos. Recently the RedwoodShores Lions Club volunteered for a food sorting at the warehouse. Foodsorting is a fun activity, involving ‘people power’ and takes only 2-3hours of time. The Lions Club members had a good time and plan to domore food sorts in the future. Congratulations to our new OfficersCongratulations to our new President Jun Madrinan and his cabinet. Forthe 2012-2013 year, President Jun will be supported by Vice PresidentVirgil Sadsad, Secretary Angie Tapang, and Treasurer Ram Paul Passi.Congratulations and best wishes for a successful year!Support the Boy Scouts – Eyeglass CollectionThe Redwood Shores Lions Club sponsors the local Redwood ShoresBoy Scout Troop, and will be partnering with the Boy Scouts in an eyeglass collection drive this fall. If you have old eyeglasses, please consider donating those used eyeglasses to the Boy Scouts. Or look for our eyeglass collection container at the SandpiperCommunity Center. All eyeglasses will be cleaned, refurbished, anddonated to needy individuals.
By Shellie Sakamoto, Past President
While browsing a food and wine maga-zine recently, I was reminded of a DVDthat my wife and I watched some timeago. There was a scene wherein two men,in an anonymous small town in France,were in a restaurant ordering dinner. Onerequested an omelet, the other secondedthe choice. The server then asked, “Red orWhite?” Not, mind you, “What would youlike to drink?” Just “Red or White?” Withouteven inquiring about other beverage options, theyagreed on red. She returned with a carafe filledwith, undoubtedly, an inexpensive, generic blend from nearbyproducers. Vin de table. Drinkable, it’s at the bottom France’sappellation hierarchy.
It also brought to mind an episode we witnessed years ago inCavaillon, a sun-drenched city in Provence. Stalled in traffic,and wanting to absorb as much culture as possible, I began scanning the storefronts. While gazing through one of the windows, I was stunned by the improbable: customers filling upoversized containers with wine via a rubber hose attached to atank, which—I swear—looked exactly like the configuration atyour neighborhood gas station! Vin de pump—or whatever thatblend might be titled—is most likely their bulk, un-bottled version of Two Buck Chuck.
I am struck by the lack of pretense in the above scenes. Theyvalidate that France’s citizens—particularly countrysidedwellers—regard wine as a food item, not as an image-laden,numerically rated beverage. To the contrary, their daily tablewines are a standard, dining complement much like salt and pepper, oil and vinegar, and the like. It’s unlikely wine will everreach that status in America—but we can hope.
Notwithstanding the above, I suspect that there is yet anotherlevel in countryside Monsieur’s palate. If you were to nudgehim, tug at his shirtsleeve and ask, “C’mon, Mon Ami, where’sthe special reds that Grandpere gave you?” he would not beoffended. I’m sure he would lead you to a stash in his underground cellars, and/or to others tucked inside an antiquearmoire. And those wouldn’t be characterless Vin ordinaire. No, they would be Premier or Grand Crus of structure andlongevity, most likely crafted by one of the better winegrowersin a nearby appellation. Those would be quality wines set asidefor family celebrations.
The French Appellation System is a product labeling methodwhich guarantees origin, authenticity and, indirectly, quality. Notwidely understood or appreciated in America, that guaranteeapplies not only to wines and spirits, but also to other food products like cheese from Roquefort, green lentils from Le Puyand chickens from Bresse. A nation which has categorized itsfood and wine products into stringent hierarchical classifications,teaches us more than disdaining Two Buck Chuck or raving aboutCult Cabernets. It teaches us to accept (and enjoy) each for whatthey are.
WINE APPRECIATIONBy Tom Barras
Page 29From LYNN’s KITCHEN(Or how a former Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)
Lynn Kathleen Adams
October Weekend DinnerWhen the cool weather begins to set in, and we are outdoors tending to ourautumn gardening chores, or merely relaxing on a weekend afternoon,watching college and NFL football games, nothing smells more wonderfulthan a nice pot roast cooking in the oven. Aside from the initial preparation,it really cooks itself and only needs an occasional “chef check” to flip it overa few times to make certain it is browning properly.We like to make Yankee Pot Roast for a Sunday dinner, but with a Californiatwist to our traditional recipe. This past weekend, we visited friends inMarin County, and stopped at the Whole Foods store on East BlithedaleAvenue in Mill Valley on our way back home. We picked up a beautifulgrass fed 2 lb. boneless chuck roast, and an assortment of root vegetables toroast and serve with our dinner. Delicious, especially with a nice glass ofour favorite Navarro Pinot Noir Deep End Blend!
YANKEE POT ROASTPreheat oven to 350 degrees.2 LB boneless chuck roast1/3 C. Unbleached All Purpose FlourFresh ground black pepperKosher SaltI Large Yellow Onion, chopped into small pieces2 or 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped into small pieces2 or 3 Cloves Garlic, peeled and dicedOlive Oil1 Cup Red Wine1 to 1 ½ Quarts Beef Stock1 Large Turkish Bay Leaf (California Bay Laurel is too strong/aromaticfor this recipe)6 Sprigs Fresh Thyme Fresh Flat Leaf / Italian Parsley – about ¼ Cup chopped and for garnish
Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then dredge with flour untilevenly coated. Place Dutch Oven (we always use “Big Blue” our favorite Le Creuset French Oven) on stove top and add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil –heat on medium and brown the roast on all sides. Remove roast from pan.Add chopped onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent,and carrots slightly softened. Add red wine, beef stock (start with one quart),bay leaf and thyme sprigs (don’t worry, the little thyme leaves will fall offduring the cooking process and you can extract the bare springs along withthe bay leaf before serving!) and the roast. Bring to boil, and then cover thepot and place in oven on middle rack. You will need to cook the pot roast for 2 – 2 ½ hours, until meat is tender and almost falling apart. If necessary, adda bit more beef broth. The goal is to only have about 1 or 2 inches of the roastabove the liquid. When cooked, remove roast from pot, set onto platter andcover with foil to rest. Strain the liquid into smaller pan to remove any thymesprigs, or bits of carrots and onions. Bring liquid to boil and then lower heatto slow boil, stirring to reduce and concentrate the flavor. (You can thickenby adding 1 teaspoon cornstarch to 1/3 Cup cold water, stirring, and thenadding to hot liquid.). To serve, arrange the roasted root vegetables on theplatter alongside the pot roast, pour some of the juices over the roast andsprinkle with fresh parsley.
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLESThis is easy – just take an assortment of shallots, fingerling potatoes, carrots,parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips or butternut squash – whatever you like!Peel (or not depending upon selection), slice into similar sizes, toss witholive oil and salt & pepper, and place in separate roasting pan in the over for approximately 60 minutes, stirring once or twice when you check on the pot roast.
Lynn has been a RSCA Board Member since 1994
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Music, Stories & Games in English and Spanish • Saturday October 13 at 11:00am Children’s Music Program with Juliette McDonald • Saturday October 20 at 11:00am Enjoy a musical performance by children’s singer and songwriterJuliette McDonald!
Laugh & Learn Kindermusik• Wednesdays through October 31 from 10:00am-10:45am A musical learning curriculum integrating music, language, inter-action and play. Register online at redwoodcity.org/parks
Seaside Storytime• Saturday October 27 at 1:30pm Learn about our whales and dolphins with the Marine ScienceInstitute!
Peninsula Book Club • Meets last Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. For more infor-mation and to RSVP, visit www.meetup.com.
Homework Center• Monday-Tuesday 3:00-6:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00, Thursday 3:00-6:00
Weekly StorytimesMondays • 11:00am - Preschool Ages 3-5 Tuesdays • 7:00pm - Pajama Time Stories for All Ages Thursdays • 10:30am - Preschool Ages 3-5
• 11:30am - Tiny Tales Ages 0-18 Months Teen Gaming and Activities: • Mondays 5:00pm
Visit Sea link Café at the Redwood Shores Branch Library! Café hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm and Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm
Meeting Space Available at Redwood Shores BranchLibrary Please visit: www.redwoodcity.org/library/info/meetingrooms.html
Volunteer with the Friends of the Library The Friends operates a resale book store at the Downtown Libraryto generate funds to support library programs and events. Call650.780.7050 for more information about the Friends and to iden-tify your volunteer interests. For volunteer opportunities at theRedwood Shores Branch Library, please call 650.780.5740
Fox Theatre Highlights For October:To order tickets, call 650 369 7770 or
go online to www.foxrc.com
*Dark Star Orchestra. 9 p.m. Thursday, October 11.Fox Theatre.
* Tainted Love. 9 p.m. Friday,October 12. Club Fox.
* BluesMix (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 3. Club Fox.
* Pride and Joy.9 p.m. Friday, October 5. Club Fox.
* Nathan Aweau CD Release Concert and Benefit.8 p.m. Sunday, October 7. Club Fox.
* Bring it Karaoke with Anthony.8 p.m. Monday, October 8. Club Fox.
* David Landon Band (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10. Club Fox.
* The Plastic Fauxno Band presents The John LennonLive in Concert Experience. 7:30 p.m. Thursday,October 11. Club Fox.
* Third Sol Live CD Release with Colores. 8 p.m.Friday, October 12. Club Fox.
* Bring it Karaoke with Anthony. 8 p.m. Monday,October 15. Club Fox.
* Mitch Woods (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m.Wednesday, October 17. Club Fox.
* Savoy Brown Voodoo Moon Tour. 8 p.m. Thursday,October 18. Club Fox.
* Bring it Karaoke with Anthony. 8 p.m. Monday,October 22. Club Fox.
* Tia Carroll (Club Fox Blues Jam). 7 p.m.Wednesday, October 24. Club Fox.
* Haley & Michaels with Molly Swank. 7:30 p.m.Thursday, October 25. Club Fox.
* The Houserockers. 8 p.m. Friday, October 26.Club Fox.
* Bring it Karaoke with Anthony. 8 p.m. Monday,October 29. Club Fox.
* Halloween Partee’ with Lara Price (Club Fox BluesJam). 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 31. Club Fox.
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Dragon Productions TheatreCompany – Are now in Redwood CityDragon Productions Theatre Company is a professional nonprofitlive theatre production company founded by Executive ProducerMeredith Hagedorn in 1999, that set down permanently in Palo Alto in 2006. Dragon Productions began as a nomadic theatre company producing 9 shows before they decided that they needed their own home. Thanks to generous sponsors and kind community support, they have had great success so far and hope to pick up the momentum in order to provide more quality theatre, events, & classes throughout the year. The talented people who comprise Dragon Productions have this motto: “If you want to do something amazing, you have to make it happen. Don’t wait around forothers to give you the opportunity.”
The Pilot Presorted StandardU.S. Postage PaidRedwood City,CAPermit No. 579
October 2012
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