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- Join Us for Music on the Square Tonight, Friday, August 19
- Celebrating Older Adults; Resource Fair on August 22
- Stay Up to Date With Changes to the Slow Streets Pilot Program
- Get Your Tickets for Picnic en Blanc
- Join Us for a Public Event on the City of Redwood City’s Proposed Disposable Foodware Ordinance
- *Reminder* We Need Your Feedback on Redwood City’s Current All-electric Reach Codes
- *Reminder* The Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Academy Is Back for the Fall Academy
- Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City Is Back for 2022! Get Your Tickets Now
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COVID-19 Quick Facts from San Mateo County Health
- Third Round of Free COVID-19 At-home Tests Now Available
- FREE COVID-19 Testing
- How to Obtain your Electronic Vaccine Record
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Join Us for Music on the Square Tonight,
Friday, August 19
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Foreigner Tribute
6:00-8:00 PM
Since its inception Foreigner Unauthorized garnered buzz for their ability to reproduce to perfection the sounds of the phenomenal band Foreigner that helped shaped Rock music in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with captivating high-energy live performances. This group is one of the top Foreigner tribute bands in the U.S delivering incredible vocals, incredible sound and an incredible show.
Reminder - glass bottled beverages are NOT allowed at events. This policy will be enforced.
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Celebrating Older Adults; Resource Fair on
Monday, August 22
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The City of Redwood City recognizes Senior Citizens Day as part of our IDEAL program's focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and leadership (IDEAL) across Redwood City. Senior Citizens Day is coming up on Sunday August 21. It's is a day to recognize the contributions of older adults to our community, as well as inform ourselves about issues affecting this population. One way to do so is by attending From the Heart: Older Adults Navigating Wellness on August 22, from 2-5 p.m. at the Downtown library.
At the resource fair, you'll learn of local wellness resources, and beginning at 3 p.m., Lived Experience speakers from San Mateo County will share from their hearts the skills and tools they use in navigating challenges commonly faced in older adult communities. Their conversational styles highlight lively stories of decisions and hope and will show how we all will thrive at any age.
Resources and Services for Older Adults
Below is a list of recommended Library and community resources for older adults:
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Drop In Tech Help: Are you or do you know a senior citizen that could use help with technology? Come to our Drop In Tech Help on Wednesdays at 10am and get assistance with your personal devices (laptops, tablets, and phones).
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Get Set Up: offers live online classes focusing on wellness, lifelong learning and social connection for older adults
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Makerspace: Making is for everyone! Drop in classes include Open Sewing and Adult Makers.
- A reading list for Seniors
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We'd be remiss not to connect you with the City's Veterans Memorial Senior Center. The Center provides a pivotal range of services to the older community of Redwood City. These services focus on programs, activities, and information dedicated to and available for to the growing multi-cultural aging population, their caregivers and families.
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Stay Up to Date With Changes to the Slow Streets Pilot Program |
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What is the Slow Streets Pilot Program?
The Redwood City Slow Streets Pilot Program is intended to increase the safety of walking, biking, and rolling on the designated streets by providing more space for physical distancing and reducing the clustering of foot traffic on sidewalks.
What's new?
In the past few weeks, the City installed sturdier delineators and signs at some of the Slow Streets that are listed in the Next Steps Recommendations Memo.
These streets are:
- Katherine Ave: Nevada St to Elwood St (the section between Grant St and Fulton St is still being used by the Mt. Carmel School for daycare pick-up/drop-off).
- A street: Stafford to Industrial way
- E Street: Stafford St to Industrial way
- Allerton St: Brewster Ave to Whipple Ave
- Stambaugh St: Maple St to Laurel St
- Flynn Ave and Scott Ave: Flynn Ave to Spring St (loop)
- Page St: 2nd Ave to Rolison Rd
- Cypress St: Ash St to Carlos Ave
- West Oakwood Blvd: Carlos Ave to Oakwood Blvd
- Ebener St: Roosevelt Ave to Geneva Ave
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Get Your Tickets for Picnic en Blanc |
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We are celebrating the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation's 10th Anniversary at Picnic en Blanc this year!
Saturday, August 27
6:00-10:00 PM
Secret location disclosed 48 hours in advance!
This 21+ event has it all…
- Amazing outdoor location (it is a surprise until 48 hours before)
- A great dance band: Hella Good Dance Band
- Refreshing libations: Premium wines provided by Old County Cellars
- and much more…
What WE do!
We set up picnic tables, outdoor games, a cash bar, dance floor and stage at a lovely, decorated outdoor venue. We provide musical entertainment during dinnertime, and afterward, a dance band to keep you on your feet dancing for 2 hours straight.
What YOU do!
We ask you to bring your picnic dinner, dress in white attire with a splash of color and bring your friends!
It's for the kids!
Picnic en Blanc is not only a “good time had by all” event, but it is also a community fundraiser. This year we are fundraising for local youth sports scholarships to be managed by the City of Redwood City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to give more kids the opportunity to play sports.
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Join Us for a Public Event on the City of Redwood City’s Proposed Disposable Foodware Ordinance |
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The Proposed Ordinance will help eliminate the unnecessary distribution and use of disposable food service ware that is not reusable or compostable in Redwood City food facilities.
Come join us to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on the development of the final ordinance.
Webinars (Zoom)
Monday, August 29, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 977 5786 8997
Passcode: 365844
Tuesday, August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 949 3016 6828
Passcode: 571544
Workshop
Wednesday, August 31, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Public Works Services Large Conference Room
1400 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Restaurants and other food facilities within the City limits of Redwood City are encouraged to attend!
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*Reminder* We Need Your Feedback on Redwood City’s Current All-electric Reach Codes! |
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Reach Codes are amendments to the Energy and Green Building Standards Codes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Adopting Reach Codes creates opportunities for local governments to lead initiatives on climate change solutions, clean air, and renewable energy.
Redwood City first adopted Reach Codes in 2020 and now it's time for an update. In November 2022, the City will update Reach Codes for the 2023 Building Code cycle. We want to know what exemptions make the most sense today and how we can best expand the program leading towards a greener Redwood City.
We need your feedback now! Fill out this survey to give your opinion on how Redwood City should address all-electric building codes this year.
For more information on Redwood City's Reach Codes and what the current policy is, check out our website here.
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*Reminder* The Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Academy Is Back for the Fall Academy! |
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Please join us for the next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy! CERT educates people in the community about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area (e.g. earthquakes or fires) 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.
Fall CERT Academy Schedule:
Thursday, September 8 – Introduction to CERT and Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, September 15 – CERT Organization
Thursday, September 22 – Disaster Medical, Part 1
Thursday, September 29 – Disaster Medical, Part 2
Thursday, October 6 – Search and Rescue
Thursday, October 13 – Fire Safety and Utilities
Saturday, October 15 – Skills Day
There are two required classes that will need to be taken online: Disaster Psychology and Terrorism, info on this training will be provided during the first evening of the Academy.
Thursday classes are from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will be held at the Red Morton Community Center in Redwood City. The Saturday Class will be from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and will be held at the Armory in Redwood City. Participants must complete all classes and Skills Day in order to receive a CERT Certificate of Completion and become a member of the Redwood City and San Carlos CERT Community. For additional information or to register, please visit www.RedwoodCity.org/CERT.
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Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City Is Back for 2022! Get Your Tickets Now! |
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Wednesday, September 21 through Sunday, September 25
For the eighth year, Redwood City celebrates Oktoberfest on Courthouse Square with a fabulous traditional German Oktoberfest setting featuring 1,100 feet of "family style" bench seating, plus lots of fun and merriment, music, dancing, contests, cold beer and other beverages, food, and more!
This year's event features live music and entertainment*
by Deutscher Musikverein, Nature Friends Schuhplattler, Alpine Sound Band, The Internationals Band, and Golden Gate Bavarian Club.
*See event dates for specific bands and German Cultural Groups
This event will sell out! Don't wait! Prost!!
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San Mateo County Health Quick Facts |
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Number of Cases
According to San Mateo County Health, as of August 19, 2022 there have been a total of 165,104 COVID-19 cases with 800 deaths in San Mateo County. In Redwood City, there have been a total of 19,410 cases and 4,717 cases in North Fair Oaks. The County is sharing data daily on the cases, including cases by City, hospital data, and long term care facility data, which can be found here. Visit San Mateo County's All Together Better site here to explore local data on a broad range of topics, such as demographic information, health outcomes and important resources in our Country.
2-1-1
A reminder that residents needing social service assistance may call 2-1-1 for information about a wide variety of resources in the community.
Stay Informed
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Third Round of Free COVID-19 At-home Tests Now Available |
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Free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government are here!
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free and orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
These tests are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR. They can be taken anywhere and give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required). Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
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Testing remains an important strategy in continuing to reduce the spread of the disease and to protect individuals who have not been vaccinated. Testing is available for all ages, including young children and infants, and all testing sites now use more comfortable testing methods by swabbing the front part of the nose or mouth.
People who are vaccinated or unvaccinated should get tested if they have symptoms of COVID-19. Unvaccinated persons should get tested if they have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have concerns about being infected or exposed.
See smcgov.org/testing for more information about locations and schedules. In addition to these sites, testing is also available from health care providers and other community organizations.
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How to Obtain Your Electronic Vaccine Record |
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Did you know the state of California has provided an online portal to display your electronic vaccination record? The vaccine records website is a trusted source to verify a resident's vaccination status and it is more secure than a paper document that can be lost or forged. Speaking of which, if you lost your original paper vaccine card and need a new one, you can print the digital record from the website!
Still need to get vaccinated? Head over to https://myturn.ca.gov/ to check for walk-in sites near you and to book your FREE vaccine.
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Want to learn about different ways you can join the conversation with the City of Redwood City, from City Council meetings to committee and board meetings? Click here to get the latest City Council schedules and agendas. You can also receive City information and upcoming meeting agendas on a regular basis by going here.
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Partner Agencies Resources and Information
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