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Disaster Preparedness

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Redwood City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

You can find out more about this program from the CERT website.

To help keep residents prepared and safe in the event of an emergency situation, CERT has provided RSCA with several helpful guides in home preparedness and safety planning. Familiarize yourself with all seven guides and take action in making yours a safe home.

  1. Preparing Pets for Disaster
  2. Your Family Disaster Plan
  3. Getting Information During a Disaster
  4. Preparing Your Home For A Big Shake
  5. Packing a Go Bag
  6. Emergency Supply Kit
  7. Instructions on When and How to Turn Off Your Gas

The PILOT: October 2012

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

All of the software needed to view this web-based version of The PILOT should be linked below if it is not already installed on your web browser, and you can also download or print the PDF document for use away from the computer. If you are having trouble viewing this document on your cellphone, tablet or computer, please contact the RSCA website team.

The Pilot — October 2012 Issue

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Come Meet with RWC’s Chief of Police

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Redwood City Police Chief J.R. Gamez will be hosting his fourth Town Hall-style community meetings, each held in a different area of the City. These meetings are an opportunity for people to participate along with their neighbors to discuss issues which may be of importance to that specific area. Three previous town hall meetings with the Chief were held in May and June in other neighborhoods of Redwood City.


Meet With Redwood City Police Chief J.R. Gamez
Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, 7:00pm, RWS Library
(corner of Marine Pky & Bridge Pky;  click HERE for a map)

“These gatherings are an important way for residents and police to create partnerships, to learn from one another, and to build trusting, cooperative relationships that are the very foundation of a strong, safe community,” says Chief Gamez.” We can only do this if we talk to each other, and that’s what these Town Hall meetings are all about.”

This meeting offers the chance for Shores residents to meet the Chief and his command staff, to create connections between the community and the Police Department, to exchange information, and to engage in small-group discussions around neighborhood issues. From these Town Hall meetings, the Chief and his staff also gain the community’s perspectives and concerns on law enforcement and related issues for each area. The meetings are facilitated by the collaborative group Redwood City 2020, working with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center.

Join us this coming Tuesday evening, October 9th, 7:00pm.

You can find the Redwood City Police Department’s website at www.redwoodcity.org/police . Residents can learn about the Department, get burglary prevention tips, sign up for alerts and newsletters, report a minor crime online, get police reports, view Redwood City’s crime map online, chat live online with a police officer, and more.

The PILOT: September 2012

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

All of the software needed to view this web-based version of The PILOT should be linked below if it is not already installed on your web browser, and you can also download or print the PDF document for use away from the computer. If you are having trouble viewing this document on your cellphone, tablet or computer, please contact the RSCA website team.

The Pilot — September 2012 Issue

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Recycle Day Plus+

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Recycle Day Plus+ (with FREE drop-off! )
Saturday, Sept.8, 10am-2pm, at RWS Library
corner of Marine Pky & Bridge Pky

(CLICK HERE for a map & directions, enter the parking lot from Bridge Pky)

Here’s a great opportunity to clean house! Take advantage of this free event and dispose of your outdated electronic equipment properly & safely. Bring your old stuff to us and receive a charitable donation (tax) receipt!

RSCA — collaborating with Goodwill Industries — will accept for recycling old computers (hard drives are 3X erased & shredded for security), monitors, routers, and other consumer electronics including TVs, stereos, telephones, cell phones/PDAs etc.

During this 4-hour event, there’s no charge to bring small appliances, kitchenware, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing & accessories, shoes, bed and bath linens, bicycles, jewelry, books, and more.

* Sorry, we do not accept large appliances, furniture, sofas and mattresses, snow skis, newspapers/magazines, toys, auto parts, or any hazardous items or waste. CLICK HERE to view a PDF document for full details of what can be accepted for recycling at this event.

Your Redwood Shores Community Association sponsors this annual recycling event in cooperation with Goodwill. You can find more information about Goodwill at sfgoodwill.org.

RSCA Announces Annual Levee Cleanup

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For over 15 years each end of August, the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) has sponsored the Annual Levee Cleanup.

The Shores Levee Cleanup day is a fun community event. To benefit the environment, RSCA helps beautify seven miles of levee surrounding Redwood Shores. Volunteers are assembled into teams and assigned cleanup areas. Kids and parents, adults and seniors are all welcome and encouraged to get involved in this worthwhile event. Family work groups handle their areas at their own pace; all help to keep these bountiful nature trails debris-free.

Date: Saturday, August 25

Time: 8:00 am til Noon

Place: Mariner Park, Redwood Shores, CA 94065

(click here for a MAP)

Starters: Coffee, juice and bagels served at 8:30 am

Lunch: Barbeque for all hands at noon

Crews: Qualifies as 4-hours of Community Service

This is a great opportunity for Redwood City residents (and their friends) to enjoy a beautiful summer morning while experiencing a variety of birds and other wildlife. Volunteer and enjoy the splendor of our seven miles of shoreline, including incredible views of the bay.

Please join us; bring gloves and wear good walking shoes… all pickup tools and trash bags will be provided. Take pride in enhancing this important Redwood City resource, and join us Saturday, August 25, 8am to noon.

Lunch is on us! As a small ‘thank you’ to our volunteers, a barbecue is sponsored by our friends at the San Mateo Credit Union for all hands. Barbeque is served at noon at Mariner Park.

Recology Systems Inc. provides the trash collector containers, and their assistance is gratefully acknowledged. Each year large amounts of trash are picked from the Redwood Shores Levee environment by our volunteers and removed by Recology Systems free of charge. Every piece of trash that is eliminated is important!

This year’s cleanup is dedicated to the esteemed Pete Hughes, to acknowledge his faithful community leadership. Pete organized this valued community initiative from the beginning and gained the continuing support of civic, business and community leaders who support this public effort with their time and resources.

For more information about this event, please contact Michael Whatmore at 650-444-5881

Sounds of the Shores 2012

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The final encore has played and the Sounds of the Shores concert series has once again come to a close. RSCA would like to thank everybody for coming out to enjoy music in the park this summer, and hope to do it all again next year. Also, a big thank-you to all the bands who brought great music to Redwood Shores. Thank you for your support, you’ve been a great audience — good night!

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Music will ring out once again in Marlin Park as part of the 2012 Sounds of the Shores summer concert series! The Redwood Shores Community Association is proud to invite residents to enjoy music in beautiful Marlin Park with friends and family. Three bands will be playing in this year’s Sounds of the Shores, bringing a variety of rock, soul and country to music fans. Feel free to take along a lounge chair or blanket, a basket of snacks, and your dancing shoes!

JUNE 24: Stealing 3rd (rock & roll) — Formed in 2007 by Nieves and Muldoon, Stealing 3rd is known for engaging audiences; Nieves serves as lead singer and Master of Ceremonies. Excellent musicianship combines with fun and energetic dance music to make Stealing 3rd more than a band — it’s a party waiting to happen!

JULY 22: Jokers and Thieves (rock/soul) — Jokers & Thieves is a fun and talented band that delivers great music and entertainment for all to behold. Jokers & Thieves has been playing together for about four years in various shapes and sizes. They play melodic originals on their self-titled debut CD, Jokers & Thieves, and play clubs/events all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to the soul and funk dance grooves that keep people jumping, Jokers & Thieves also plays the new popular radio songs that fans recognize and enjoy.

AUGUST 12: Bell Brothers (country) — Northern California’s top Country Rock band, The Bell Brothers, deliver a contagious and high-energy performance with their strong vocal harmonies and their rock solid musicianship. Since forming in 2005, The Bell Brothers have climbed to the top of California’s Country Music Scene, building a solid reputation as one of the area’s most in-demand live acts. When it comes to performing live, The Bell Brothers have earned encores from enthusiastic audiences while sharing the stage with such respected and popular country artists as Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, the legendary Roy Clark and numerous others. Contagious, high-energy crossover appealing performances, coupled with gifted musicianship and vocals has made The Bell Brothers the band of choice for many local venues in Northern California.

All concerts run from 5 to 7 PM.

The PILOT: August 2012

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

All of the software needed to view this web-based version of The PILOT should be linked below if it is not already installed on your web browser, and you can also download or print the PDF document for use away from the computer. If you are having trouble viewing this document on your cellphone, tablet or computer, please contact the RSCA website team.

View or Download The PILOT, August 2012 Issue

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Marlin Park Playground Has Re-Opened!

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It’s finally time again to play in the park! Redwood Shores’ Marlin Park has been under construction for a few weeks, but at last it is finished and ready to be opened to the public.

The all-new Marlin Park playground had its grand re-opening on Saturday August 4th, where residents were able to celebrate the renovation of Redwood Shores’ central park and be amongst the first to enjoy the new playground and facilities.

Marlin Park’s playground is now open for play, so come on out and see what’s new to do.

Redwood Shores Marlin Park Grand Re-Opening

Sounds of the Shores 2012: Rock/Soul/Funk — Jokers & Thieves

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The party keeps on kicking! The 2012 Sounds of the Shores concert series continues Sunday, July 22th with a performance by Jokers & Thieves — a band that brings rock & roll with a touch of soul. The event runs from 5:00 – 7:00pm in Marlin Park, and is free to all residents.

Everybody who was there for the Sounds of the Shores last year knows what a fun time it is on the green here in our Shores, and this year, it’s even easier to make a night of it since top-quality food services will be offering dinner and snacks at affordable prices during performances. This Sunday is Bar-B-Que night, with Capelo’s Hill Country Barbecue once again offering everything from hot dogs & sliders to full BBQ plates & ribs. For more info, check out https://www.facebook.com/hillcountrybbq or click this link for a complete menu & price guide.

Jokers & Thieves brings an eclectic set list designed to uplift and get you up out of your seats. Here’s what the band has to say about itself:

Jokers & Thieves is a fun and talented band that delivers great music and entertainment for all to behold. Jokers & Thieves has been playing together for about four years in various shapes and sizes. They play melodic originals on their self-titled debut CD, Jokers & Thieves, and play clubs/events all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to the soul and funk dance grooves that keep people jumping, Jokers & Thieves also plays the new popular radio songs that fans recognize and enjoy. What makes Jokers & Thieves unique is the combination of talented musicians at each position on the team, good variety of music (that always keeps it interesting), and dedication to two basic goals – kicking ass and having a good time (life is too short for anything else).

More info about Jokers & Thieves can be found on the official website: www.jokersandthieves.com

So bring along a lounge chair or blanket, your friends and family, and a hearty appetite!

And don’t forget, we’ve got one more show to close out the series — set your calendar for the complete Sounds of the Shores schedule: