San Carlos California Activities for March 2010

March 9, 2010

Spring/Summer Recreation Activity Guide Available March 12th!

Our biggest issue of the San Carlos Active Guides  of the year is coming soon! The Spring/Summer Recreation Guide will have all the spring session classes (April-June), plus our huge array of summer classes and camps (June-August). There will be so many choices that you’ll wish the summer were twice as long!  Youth Adventure Camps (Wee Woodsmen, Burton Adventure Camp and Arguello Adventure Camp), Youth Sports Camps, and Club Ed Specialty Camps are back, including many old favorites as well as exciting new offerings. We have plenty to keep the adults busy, too.

Resident registration begins Tuesday, March 16th at 9:00am. Non-resident registration begins Tuesday, March 23rd at 9:00am. Register is on-line at www.RecConnect.net. Call the Recreation office at (650) 802-4382 for your PIN and BARCODE number to access the system.

San Carlos Children’s Theater Spring Production

San Carlos Children’s Theater presents “Comic Book Artist”, written by Pat Lydersen and directed by Eron Block.  Cheer and laugh out loud as Superheroes come to life to battle the dreaded Doctor Shock Clock.  Friday & Saturday, March 5 & 6 at 7:00pm; Sunday, March 7 at 1:00pm. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Performances are held at Central Middle School Auditorium, 828 Chestnut St., San Carlos. Tickets are available online at www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com or at the Youth Center at Burton Park weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm.

Adult Center Hosts Great Bunco Roll Off

Everyone is invited to the San Carlos Adult Community Center on Friday, March 19, 2010 for an evening of food, drink, conversation and friendly competition.  You don’t even have to know how to play this exciting game of dice and luck.  Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Adult Center.  For more info, call 802-4384.

San Carlos  March Activity Calendar

  • March 5-7, 2010:    ‘Comic Book Artist’ presented by SC Children’s Theater.  (650) 594-2730
  • March 10, 2010:      Pathfinder Hike to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve.  (650) 802-4384
  • March 12, 2010:      St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Adult Center. (650) 802-4384
  • March 13, 2010:      Special Needs Shamrock Dance at Laureola Park.  (650) 802-4383
  • March 13, 2010:      Challenge Hike Purisma Creek Redwoods Grand Loop.  (650) 802-4382
  • March 16, 2010:      ‘Mood & Behavior’ Lecture at Adult Center.  (650) 802-4384
  • March 20, 2010:      3-on-3 5th-8th Grade Basketball Tourney at Youth Center. (650) 802-4471
  • March 23, 2010:      Ironstone Vineyards Trip from Adult Center.  (650) 802-4384
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San Carlos City Budget Meeting

March 1, 2010

City Council – 2010-11 Budget Study Session – March 13th at Noon

The City Council will hold their annual budget study session on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from Noon to 5:00 pm. in the Community Room, 2nd Floor, San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street.

This meeting will include a presentation by the City Manager and City Department Heads on the proposed 2010-11 City Budget.  The meeting will also provide time for City Council questions and discussion on the proposed budget.

It is also anticipated that there will be time for public comments on the proposed budget.  Individuals who are unable to attend this meeting will be able to comment on the proposed budget at the second budget study session to be held on the evening of March 22nd starting at 6:00 pm.

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San Carlos Environmental Action Plan

February 10, 2010

The City of San Carlos California has adopted a Climate Action Plan

On October 12, 2009, the City Council adopted the City’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP). The City of San Carlos took a proactive approach by developing a Climate Action Plan in parallel with the 2030 General Plan. The CAP is linked to the 2030 General Plan by a set of principles and this unique approach was recently recognized by the local chapter of the American Planning Association through an Innovation in Green Community Planning Award.

The CAP identifies and analyzes 23 measures that will enable San Carlos to attain its reduction goal in the areas of energy use, transportation and land use, and solid waste reduction between now and 2030. Also included in this Plan is a section on potential adaptation strategies that may be necessary as the climate changes and sea levels rise.

Additionally, the CAP includes a discussion of the outcomes of adopted reduction efforts and how these efforts are intended to be implemented, including the timing and phasing of the measures. These measures will enable San Carlos to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets of a 15% reduction by 2020 and a 35% reduction by 2035, compared to 2005 levels.

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January Calendar for San Carlos California

December 27, 2009

Tuesday, January 5
Health Fair:  Vital Aging, Fitness & Nutrition
10am-2pm
Adult Center.
802-4384

Friday January 8
Special Luncheon at the Adult Community Center
11:30am.
802-4384

Saturday, January 9
Special Needs ‘Snowflake Social’ Dance
 7-9pm
Laureola Park.
802-4383

Saturday, January 9 & 16
Star Gazing at Crestview Park
Crestview Park, San Carlos
Dusk-10pm.
592-2166

Tuesday, January 12
Black Oak Casino Trip
Leaving from Adult Community Center.
call for more information
802-4384

Wednesday, January 13
Pathfinder Hike to Windy Hill
9am-1pm.
802-4384

Friday, January 15
5th & 6th Grade Dance
7:00-9:00pm
Youth Center.
802-4471

Saturday, January 16
Challenge Hike to Russian Ridge
8am-3pm
802-4382

Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All City facilities closed.

Thursday, January 21
Ozark Mountain Jubilee Trip
Leaves from Adult Community Center
802-4384

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Hypertension and the DASH diet

December 18, 2009

Hypertension is defined as having blood pressure greater or equal to 140/90 on 3 or more visits to the doctor.

To combat this problem it is very important to exercise while keeping track of your heart rate as well as eating what is called the DASH diet.  This includes a diet high in fruits and vegetables with decreased dairy products and saturated fats.  If you follow this plan, you will see not only great results in our cholesterol level and blood pressure, but will probably lose some inches too!

Here is a list of what is recommended by DASH.org:

Type of food

 Number of servings for 1600 – 3100 Calorie diets Servings on a 2000 Calorie diet

Grains and grain products
(include at least 3 whole grain foods each day)

6 – 12

7 – 8

Fruits

4 – 6

4 – 5

Vegetables

4 – 6

4 – 5

Low fat or non fat dairy foods

2 – 4

2 – 3

Lean meats, fish, poultry

1.5 – 2.5

2 or less

Nuts, seeds, and legumes

3 – 6 per week

4 – 5 per week

Fats and sweets

2 – 4

limited
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San Carlos CA News

December 2, 2009

DECEMBER 2009

New San Carlos Activity Guide Out December 4th

The Winter 2010 Recreation Activity Guide will be available Friday, December 4th! San Carlos residents will receive a copy in the mail; additional copies will be available at City Hall, Library, Youth Center and Adult Community Center. Check out our many new and exciting classes for all ages, special events and programs, trips and tours, and more. Resident registration begins Tuesday, December 8th at 9:00am. Call the Recreation office at 802-4382 to receive your Barcode & PIN number so you can register online at www.RecConnect.net.

San Carlos Tree Lighting & Holiday Traditions Program

The 21st annual event celebrating family and community is Thursday, December 10th at 6:00pm at City Hall Park, San Carlos Avenue & Elm Street. Enjoy a festive outdoor program of entertainment, visit with Santa in City Hall Lobby, and support our downtown businesses by grabbing a treat before or after the program (merchants open late!). Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mayor’s Food Drive and/or an unwrapped toy for the Youth Advisory Council’s Toy Drive. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the Recreation office at 802-4382.

Breakfast with Santa in San Carlos, CA

The Adult Community Center hosts a delicious pancake breakfast with all the trimmings on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00am-12:00Noon. The event also features a special visit from Santa, holiday arts & crafts, and ‘Trains by Peter’. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for children 12 & under and must be purchased by December 9th at the Adult Community Center. For more information, call the Adult Center at 802-4384.

Auditions for San Carlos Children’s Theater Winter Production

Auditions for ‘Comic Book Artist’, San Carlos Children’s Theater Winter production, will be held at the Youth Center on Saturday, December 12th and Monday, December 14th. Sign up online for an audition appointment at www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com.

San Carlos, CA City Facilities Closed December 25th-January 3rd

Due to continued budgetary constraints, City facilities including City Hall, Adult Community Center, Youth Center, Laureola Park Center and park bathrooms will be closed (for the 6th year in a row) Friday, December 25, 2009 through Sunday, January 3, 2010. Emergency services such as Police, Fire, Storm, Sewer & Road Repair will continue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to make appointments, where applicable, for service prior to our closing. Our doors will open at 8:00am on Monday, January 4th, 2010. Happy New Year!

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CPR, AED & First Aid Training

November 21, 2009

CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults in San Carlos and Belmont

Presented By
Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department

This low stress course is taught by Firefighter Paramedics, EMTs and designed for all community members or non-Health Care providers. The course will provide CPR training for the adult patient and proper use of personal protective equipment. Students will receive hands-on training with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The course instruction includes, instructor input, video-based lessons and practice on manikins. Students will also learn the proper steps in rendering First Aid, the legal aspects of First Aid, scene assessment and patient assessment. The core of the class will cover basic medical emergencies including treating burns, wounds, bleeding, shock, bone/muscle/joint injuries, poisoning, bites and stings, environmental emergencies and much more.

This course meets OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.

Our goal as instructors at the Belmont –San Carlos Fire Department is to provide a positive comfortable learning environment and give you the confidence and skills to perform CPR and/or provide basic First Aid treatment after you call 911, but before Advanced Life Support Resources arrive on the scene.

CPR/AED and First Aid

Date: Mondays Feb 1 & 8
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm (you must attend both night)
Cost: $50.00
Location: Belmont – San Carlos Fire Station #14
911 Granada Ave, Belmont

CPR/AED only (no First Aid)
Date: Tuesday, January 19th
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd

Time: 6pm to 9:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: Belmont – San Carlos Fire Station #14
911 Granada Ave, Belmont

To sign up, please contact:
Christy Adonis – Disaster Preparedness Officer
Belmont – San Carlos Fire Department
(650)802-4254 or christya@bscfd.org

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Stress Hurts. Chiropractic can help.

August 21, 2009

San Carlos California Chiropractor Amie Gregory of Precise Moves Chiropractic presents “Stresss”. Learn about how stress effects your body and how chiropractic care can help. Visit Precise Moves Chiropractic for more information.

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15 Iron Enriched Foods

August 5, 2009

Here are some great foods high in iron that you may take in addition to iron supplements or by themselves. If you are anemic, this is some great information!

  1. Dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
  2. Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
  3. Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybean
  4. Artichokes
  5. Apricots
  6. Pork Liver
  7. Oysters, clams, scallops
  8. Chicken giblets
  9. Mussels
  10. Beef and Beef Liver
  11. Shrimp
  12. Sardines
  13. Turkey
  14. Egg yolks
  15. Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)

* If you are pregnant please do not eat liver, it may have too much vitamin A which could harm the fetus.

Big Tip: Vitamin C, helps your body better absorb iron enriched foods so it is recommended to either eat foods with Vitamin C or take a supplement!

Dr. Amie Gregory

Precise Moves Chiropractic in San Carlos, California

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Chiropractic Care at Work: On-Site Visits

July 31, 2009

Precise Moves Chiropractic has begun a new On-Site Chiropractic Care program.

Don’t have time to visit your chiropractor during your busy work week? Ask your employer if they would like to participate in our on-site chiropractic care program, where Precise Moves brings advanced chiropractic care to your company.

While Precise Moves Chiropractic is based in San Carlos, California, our chiropractor is available for half day on-site chiropractic care for you and your co-workers in Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, Belmont and the surrounding areas.

Please have your human resources department call our San Carlos chiropractic office at 650.353.1133 for more information.

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