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Do You Have a Budding Picasso in the House?

Try the Preschool Picasso's Art Class. Farmer's Market continues, Art from Recology, and other great events in town

 

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Monday, April 29, 10:00 am

San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St, Redwood City

$5; Showcased will be recently acquired horse-drawn farm equipment from Runnymede Farm in Woodside. The pieces have been meticulously restored by architect Adolph Rosekrans and donated to the Museum.  Featured will be two types of Knapp Side-Hill Plows, which were developed and produced in Half Moon Bay. Also on display will be lithographs of farms on the Peninsula from 1878 created by Grafton Tyler Brown, an early African-American California artist.

 

Preschool Picasso's Art Class

 Monday, April 29, 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 1, 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 2, 11:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3, 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate ART!, 1023 Chestnut St # B, Redwood City, CA

For Preschool Picassos, ages 18 months to 5 years. Unleash the inner Picasso in your little artist! Every class we will paint, draw, stamp, glue, use playdough and more! Children are encouraged to experiment, learn and be creative.

$15.00 Per Session; For Info contact Celebrate ART! by phone at 650-293-1374 or by e-mail at ginger@­celebra­teartnow.­com

Free Family Services (Families of Addicts/Alcoholics

Monday, April 29, 5:30 p.m.

Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Rd, Redwood City, CA

Weekly Workshops for the Friends and Family of addict/ alcoholics. Learn how the addiction or alcoholism of a family member or friend has affected you. Learn how to regain control over your own life.

For Info, contact The ADAPT Foundation by e-mail admin@­adaptfou­ntion.­org or phone at 650-483-8489.

 

Do Not Throw Away: Art from Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence Program

Monday, April 29, 11:00 am

Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City

The Cañada College Art Gallery continues its Spring, 2013 season with Do Not Throw Away: Art from Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence Program, a unique presentation of artworks made from recycled materials, videos, digital images, and photographs by artists. On view through Thursday May 9.

The Cañada College Art Gallery is located at 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, Building 9, Room 152. Gallery Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 11 a.m.to 4 p.m; Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays 1 to 6 p.m.

 

Girls Leadership Institute

Wednesday, May 1 6 p.m.

Woodland School, 360 la Cuesta Dr, Portola Valley, CA

$195; For Info visit http://­Girlslea­dershipinstitute.­org

 

California Community College Entrepreneur Student Workshop

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 9:00 a.m.

Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA

Free; For Info, visit http://­www.­cccfcs.­com or phone 909-274-5203 or e-mail hoodr@­smccd.­edu

 

Citizenship Preparation Class

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 6:00 pm

2600 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 

Learn English and Civics.  Prepare to become a US Citizen.  Free classes.

Free; For Info visit http://­www.­iibayarea.­org, phone 650-780-7530 or e-mail ruriarte@­iibayarea.­org

 

Charity Benefit Honoring Shutterfly CEO

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 6:30 pm

Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 

The Young Dreamer Network, a Redwood City youth charity, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Benefit Dinner at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City on Thursday, May 2nd from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM to honor Jeffrey Housenbold for the prestigious Dream of the Year award. Tickets are available for $75 at www.YoungDreamerNetwork.org/benefit and include dinner, a reception, an award ceremony, and a performance by a popular Bollywood dance troupe.

For More Info, contact Scott Bergner at 650-261-3130 or e-mail scott@­dreamca­reersinc.­com

 

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Thursday, May 2, 8:00 pm

Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St, Redwood City

In this classic story of revenge, love, lust, and betrayal, Les Liaisons Dangereuses shows us that "the only thing which might surprise one is how little the world changes." Check http://­www.­drago­nproductions.­net/­lesliaisons.­html for show times. 

 

West Coast Farmer's Market at the Redwood Shores Public Library

Friday, May 3, 11:00 am

399 Marine Pkwy, Redwood Shores

Come out and support local growers and a variety of other vendors at this outdoor market, located at the Redwood Shores Public Library and operated by West Coast Farmers Market Association.  

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