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Chocolate candy, ice cream, cookie and dessert makers from the Peninsula and the entire Bay Area will offer their chocolate wares for tasting Oct. 4 and 5 at the 31st annual Chocolate Fest, sponsored by the Congregational Church of Belmont.
The tastings will be:
Join Redwood City Mayor Alicia Aguirre, Honoree Maureen Freschet, and the Peninsula Italian American Social Club for a little bocce! Senator Jerry Hill will also be making an appearance at this event! Starts at 8am Location: Red Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City 94061 Cost: $15 lunch at noon for non-players
Water-Efficient Landscaping Class
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), Redwood City's local water agency, will team up with the city's Public Works Dept. to offer free water-efficient landscaping classes in RWC's new demonstration garden. The focus on irrigation; how to install and maintain an irrigation system.
Friday, Oct. 4
Chocolate FestChocolate candy, ice cream, cookie and dessert makers from the Peninsula and the entire Bay Area will offer their chocolate wares for tasting Oct. 4 and 5 at the 31st annual Chocolate Fest, sponsored by the Congregational Church of Belmont.
The tastings will be:
- Session 1, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4
- Session 2, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
- Session 3, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Peninsula Italian American Social Club Bocce Ball TournamentJoin Redwood City Mayor Alicia Aguirre, Honoree Maureen Freschet, and the Peninsula Italian American Social Club for a little bocce! Senator Jerry Hill will also be making an appearance at this event! Starts at 8am Location: Red Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City 94061 Cost: $15 lunch at noon for non-players
Water-Efficient Landscaping Class
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), Redwood City's local water agency, will team up with the city's Public Works Dept. to offer free water-efficient landscaping classes in RWC's new demonstration garden. The focus on irrigation; how to install and maintain an irrigation system.
8am-5pm
Port of Redwood City
675 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City 94063
A free annual celebration of Redwood City's deepwater shipping port and recreational access to the S.F. Bay on the 1st Saturday of October, brought to you by the Port of Redwood City and Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation.
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New RWC Fireboat at PortFest
The new RWC fireboat will be at PortFest Saturday and open to the public on F Dock along the public access waterfront area.
Peninsula Oktoberfest
A Day of music, food and beer
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
The classic rock riffs of Santana, Styx, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac will echo through the olive orchards at the 16th annual Arts & Olive Festival at Cañada College.
This Sunday, the Save the Music Fest will showcase top tribute bands, jazz & blues, school musicians and the Battle of the Marching Bands. Presented by Oracle and KFOX and benefiting School-Force.
11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Twin Pines Park, Belmont
In the Spirit of Lennon
7:00 p.m. Club Fox Club Fox, 2209 Broadway Street, Redwood City
Drew Harrison, the renowned "Lennon" vocalist Northern California’s premiere Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings, performs a very special show celebrating the life and music of John Lennon.
BABY EXPO AND BABY PHOTO CONTEST
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Hillsdale Shopping Center
Learn about products, gears and fashion. Get ready for financial planning, education and health care.
The new RWC fireboat will be at PortFest Saturday and open to the public on F Dock along the public access waterfront area.
Peninsula Oktoberfest
A Day of music, food and beer
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Sunday, Oct. 6
Olive FestThe classic rock riffs of Santana, Styx, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac will echo through the olive orchards at the 16th annual Arts & Olive Festival at Cañada College.
The festival will be held from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, Oct. 6 on the college grounds, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City.
Save the Music: School-Force Fundrasier for Belmont-Redwood Shores School DistrictThis Sunday, the Save the Music Fest will showcase top tribute bands, jazz & blues, school musicians and the Battle of the Marching Bands. Presented by Oracle and KFOX and benefiting School-Force.
11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Twin Pines Park, Belmont
In the Spirit of Lennon
7:00 p.m. Club Fox Club Fox, 2209 Broadway Street, Redwood City
Drew Harrison, the renowned "Lennon" vocalist Northern California’s premiere Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings, performs a very special show celebrating the life and music of John Lennon.
BABY EXPO AND BABY PHOTO CONTEST
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Hillsdale Shopping Center
Learn about products, gears and fashion. Get ready for financial planning, education and health care.
BABY PHOTO CONTEST, noon - 3pm. Macy's Center Court. Newborn to two year-year olds. Free gift for all entrants, no purchase necessary.
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