Show Your Cards for Disaster Preparedness on November 16th!

Each year in November, RSCA promotes safety preparedness with the Emergency Preparedness Month. You can read this month’s issue of The PILOT for a number of tips and recommendations to ready your home and your family in case of a sudden disaster. 
 
As part of Emergency Preparedness Month, RSCA also provides all homes and businesses in Redwood Shores with a RED/GREEN Disaster Signal Card designed to help emergency responders quickly assess who needs immediate help and who is OK, in a disaster scenario, and for use in drills occasionally.  This year, it was printed in the center page of The PILOT, so you can tear it out and keep it (…and hopefully never need the red side). Please keep this card where you can locate it quickly. Also keep tape nearby so that you can quickly put it where it can be seen clearly from the street. This may be in a front window or on your front or garage door depending on the layout of your particular neighborhood. If you need assistance, this card will help get the quickest response. The card should not be displayed year-round.
 
“Show Your Cards” Drill on November 16th!
On Saturday, November 16th, RSCA and local volunteers will be running a drill to practice home checks of card use.

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Halloween Walk 2024

Bring your kids in their Halloween costumes to Marlin Park on Saturday October 26th, at 2PM sharp for a spooky good time in the park.  

Trick Or Treat

RSCA will be giving out treats for the little ones, so bring a goodie bag/bucket!

And PARENTS, don’t forget your cameras for photo opportunities with the Good Witch.

** This event begins on time and does not repeat, so be sure to be on time to participate and receive treats **

RSCA holds this event each year for Shores children elementary school age and under.

RSCA Membership: Renew or Activate Today

Whether you rent or own, live or work in Redwood Shores, if you want to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work, we ask that you renew your membership every year. If you are not yet a member, please get connected with your neighborhood and join now!

By now you have received RSCA’s letter for the 2024/2025 Annual Membership.  As mentioned in the letter, RSCA is a nonprofit organization which has supported the entire Redwood Shores community for over 50 years through advocacy, information, community meetings, social and family event, and so much more. Please help us continue to do so by lending your support.  

RSCA Membership Button - Click now for Membership

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Community Conversation About Redwood LIFE Site

Development plans for the Redwood LIFE campus have been a topic of local discussion for some time now. Those who would like to know more about the proposed plans for the Redwood Life development are invited to community-led conversation, hosted by RSCA and led by members of our own Redwood Shores community. 
 
Neighbors and Locals Talk about Biolabs in Your Backyard:
Understanding the Redwood Life Project
Sunday, October 13 @ 12:30 PM
Redwood Shores Branch Library
 

Additionally, a community-led meeting will be held on the following Sunday, October 13th. This will provide a chance to follow up on topics which may have come into discussion during the tour. All residents are invited, regardless of attending the tour.

We also appreciate everybody who came out on Oct 6th (despite the incredible heat!) to attend our Neighborhood Tour & Talk event. The best way to understand the scope of this project has proven to be to visit the site first-hand. This guided trip gave attendees a detailed view of the campus as it is today, and highlighted areas where plans propose to expand or redevelop the property. We hope to host this event again, so please reach out if you are interested in a future opportunity to take this tour.

Meet the Candidates Forum 2024

The Redwood Shores Community Association cordially invites you to join us for our annual Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 9, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Redwood Shores Library, 399 Marine Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065.

Meet the Candidates Forum
Wednesday, October 9th, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Redwood Shores Branch Library

The Candidate Forum provides candidates for City Council, Belmont Redwood Shores School District, and Board of Supervisors an opportunity to introduce themselves to Redwood Shores voters and discuss issues of concern to the Redwood Shores community. Each candidate will spend a few minutes introducing themselves, along with their priorities and goals. Each candidate will be provided a table where they can set out information and community members can come over to speak with them one-on-one.

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Neighborhood-Led Tour of Planned Redwood LIFE Site

Development plans for the Redwood LIFE campus have been a topic of local discussion for some time now. While many in the Shores have begun to form opinions of the project as a concept, it is difficult to have a clear picture of exactly what has been proposed just from pictures and conversations. The best way to understand the scope of this project is, we believe, to visit the site first-hand.  
 
Those who would like to know more about the proposed plans for the Redwood Life development are invited to a tour of the Redwood LIFE campus, hosted by RSCA and led by members of our own Redwood Shores community. 
 
Neighborhood Tour & Talk of Redwood LIFE Development Site
Sunday, October 6 @ 1:00 PM
 

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Shores History Collection & Historic Walk

Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) has served Shores residents, businesses and visitors for over 50 years.  As our anniversary approaches, we are building a database of historical information to celebrate the uniqueness of our community.

Take the Redwood Shores Historic Walk

To help you learn more about Redwood Shores’ past and present, RSCA created a Historic Walk that takes you to various scenic and historic spots in the neighborhood. This self-guided two-mile walk is accessible by foot or bicycle (or car, although not every spot has available parking.)

Redwood Shores Historic Walk Map - Click to read the history and view the locations on Google Maps

You can log into the Redwood Shores Historic Walk link for Google Maps on your phone and take the tour with your mobile device. This digital, guided map will take you through each of the nine spots marked as relevant to the history of the Shores. At each point, you will find a short history lesson as well as archival photos which help tell of how Redwood Shores developed. There are also a few “Bonus Views” of spots to explore if you’re feeling like stretching your legs even further.

View the Redwood Shores Historic Walk in a larger map

On select weekends of the year, you can also look for signboards marking these points of interest for Redwood Shores. Nine signboards in total mark the various points on Bridge Parkway, Marine Parkway, Marlin Park, Davit Lane, and Shell Parkway. 

Printed copies of the Redwood Shores Historic Walk are often available at the Redwood Shores Branch Library.

Add Your Story to the History Archive

RSCA also invites residents to contribute to the Redwood Shores History Archive. You can provide historical details or photos about your HOA, or share memories from years spent living, working or visiting Redwood Shores.

Click here to submit historical information and photos.

(We may feature these in future editions of The PILOT.)

Thank you for your participation and support!