Adult Community Center Happenings (650-802-4384)
- February 8 Sleep Issues Lecture
- February 10 AARP Tax Assistance
- February 11 Valentine’s Day Luncheon
- February 13 Teatro Zinzanni Brunch trip
- February 14 Jim Dunbar Talk
- February 17 AARP Tax Assistance
- February 18 Armchair Travels
- February 24 AARP Tax Assistance
Pathfinder Hikes: Huddart County Park
February 9, 2011
These Wednesday hikes are 3 to 5 miles long. The group leaves from the San Carlos Adult Community Center at 9am and usually return by 1pm. There is no charge for these hikes, but be prepared to carpool and drive if necessary. Each hike is rated easy to moderate. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 650-802-4382.
Composting Workshop
February 10, 2011
Turn garbage into gardens! Why throw away leaves, grass clippings, vegetables, fruits, and other organic waste when you can easily compost them into a soil conditioner richer than anything you can buy? Topics will include backyard composting, work composting, and organic gardening. Your garden will thank you for using non-toxic methods. For more information, call 1-888-442-2666, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.Recycleworks.org. Workshop is taught by Certified Master Composter from County of San Mateo RecycleWorks.
Valentine’s Day Luncheon
February 11, 2011
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Adult Community Center’s Happy Valentine’s Day Special Luncheon. Relax and enjoy the crooning tunes of Rick Slyter Entertainment. Menu: spring salad mix & vinaigrette dressing, Virginia baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dessert, glass of wine or cider, coffee or tea. Purchase ticket for $10 one week before luncheon date. Price increases to $12 if purchased the week of luncheon date. For more information, please call the Adult Community Center at 650-802-4384.
Challenge Hikes: Wunderlich County Park
February 12, 2011
Beautiful grasslands, redwoods, views, beaches and ridges are all right here in our area to be explored by adventurous hikers. Join Leader Tom Davids as the group departs at 9am and returns by 3pm to the San Carlos Library. Bring water and a lunch. Additional information will be provided one week before hike date. Each hike is $5 and can be directly paid to Tom at the beginning of the day. For details or to register, email [email protected].
AARP Tax Assistance
Thursdays
AARP volunteers will once again be at the San Carlos Adult Community Center every Thursday beginning February 3 thru April 14, 2011 for preparation and electronic filing of Federal and California tax returns for low and moderate income taxpayers with special attention to people age 60 or older. This service is free and AARP membership is not required. Appointments are mandatory and may be made between the hours of 9am and 4pm by calling the Adult Community Center at 650-802-4384.
C.E.R.T.
February 23rd, 26th & March 12th
Join us for this free, interactive, and informative class and learn how to take better care of yourself, your family, your loved ones and neighbors when a disaster does happen. The C.E.R.T. program provides citizens with basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills to help save lives and protect property during the most critical time frame, until emergency responders can arrive. During the course, students will receive training in emergency preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations, light search & rescue, disaster psychology, team organization, and terrorism. Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and basic disaster response equipment (hard hat, work gloves, goggles, vest, and more). Don’t miss this valuable training. Please register at least one week prior. You must attend all 3 days of the course in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. For additional information go to www.bscfd.org, or to register by phone, contact Christy Adonis, Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department at 802-4254 or e-mail [email protected].
Community Crab Feed
February 27, 2011
Join us for delicious and fresh cracked crab, pasta & meatballs, salad & desserts! It’s the annual Friends of the San Carlos Adult Community Center (SCACC) fundraiser at the ACC. Money raised from the dinner will go to benefit senior programs. A no-host wine & beer bar opens at 4:30pm with the delicious dinner following at 5:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at the ACC.get tickets before they sell out! For more information, call 650-802-4384.
Adult Softball League Registration
begins March 1, 2011
Spring/Summer softball begins in late April and ends in August. Games are held at Burton Park and Highlands Park. Team registrations are accepted for the following leagues: Women’s, Men’s D-Low, Men’s D-Int, Men’s D-High, and Coed Recreational I & II. Individual registrations are accepted for the 50+ league with teams formed and balanced prior to league play. “Free Agents” hoping to be picked up by teams other than the 50+ must call the Athletics Office at 650-802-4104 to be placed on an eligibility list. Registration will open on a first come-first serve basis beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2011. For more information, contact the Athletics Office at 650-802-4104.