<strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> . <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>City's</strong> <strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> NEW SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM BEGINS IN REDWOOD CITY A new summer youth program begins this July at Clifford School in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. <strong>The</strong> Spark Program will be launched on July 5, 2005, through a partnership with the <strong>Redwood</strong> City School District and Resonate, an educational non-profit based in Burlingame, CA. GOALS: Spark aims to engage local youth by helping them pursue their interests and connect with inspirational community members. Each student is matched one-on-one with an apprenticeship in their field of interest. For example, one student will complete a hands-on project at a law office, another will learn to fly from a local pilot, and several students will apprentice with doctors at local hospitals. Spark also invites community members from all walks of life to share their stories and career interests with students. Community leaders such as Ed Everett, City Manager of <strong>Redwood</strong> City, and Jane Choi, Director of the Citizen Schools program, will join Spark to lead workshops. <strong>The</strong> aim is to offer students the opportunity and connections to explore their interests, building motivation to succeed in school and beyond. WHO: Spark works with middle-school students from <strong>Redwood</strong> City and surrounding towns. Spark has a sliding-scale tuition model in order to be provide access to families of all backgrounds, and most Spark students are from lowerincome families. WHEN: Spark runs from 9 am to 3 pm during weekdays from July 5 th to 29 th at Clifford School. <strong>The</strong>re will be a celebration of learning, called “Discovery Night,” from 6-8pm on Friday, July 29 th at Clifford School. All community members are invited to the event, which will be free of charge. BACKGROUND: Spark was created by two young educators, Christopher Balme, 23, and Melia Dicker, 24. Christopher and Melia came together to create Spark after working in public schools, Christopher with the Philadelphia Public Schools and Melia with the Mountain View-Whisman School District. Both educators felt a pressing need for programs that motivate youth by helping them pursue their interests. CONTACT: Melia Dicker, Co-Director. Phone: (650) 558-8650. Email: mdicker@resonatelearning.org Soccer Camps Coming to <strong>Redwood</strong> City A very special opportunity for <strong>Redwood</strong> City children to learn the fine points of soccer from the pros is coming soon. Soccer coaches visiting from Great Britain will be on hand for week-long camps sponsored by Challenger Sports Soccer from June 20-24 at Sandpiper Community Center in <strong>Redwood</strong> Shores and from July 11-15 at Red Morton Park. <strong>The</strong> Monday through Friday camp is open to all kids, with sessions available for all ages and ability levels. Prices range from $74 for “mini soccer” to $194 for a full day. Players will receive instruction to improve their footwork, passing, dribbling, shooting, heading and tackling. During the week, the players will be part of a program of educational and fun camp break activities, learning more about the sport of soccer, and about Europe. Every day of the camp the coaches will go over different aspects of good character that are important in sports and in everyday life, such as respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and integrity. To sign up for the camp or for more information, please contact the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (650) 780-7311 or register online at www.redwoodcity.org/parks. Challenger Sports Soccer (www.challengersport.com) is a nationwide network of sports services for children, parents and coaches, operating tours, tournaments, clinics, and camps that emphasize constant positive feedback, maximum participation, and fun and progressive learning of skills through innovative games and practices. For more information, contact Jordana Freeman, Community Services Manager, at(650) 780-7323 . July Activities at Veterans Memorial Senior Center “Older California Driver Traffic Safety Seminar,” Free, Wednesday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Sunset Room. <strong>The</strong> program is sponsored by the California Highway Patrol and presented by the Senior Volunteers of the California Highway Patrol. <strong>The</strong> seminar is designed to help you tune up your driving skills, refresh your knowledge of the rules of the road and learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust to changes and be a safer and more alert driver. To register, call the Senior Center at 780-7270. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon in the <strong>Redwood</strong> Room after the SAIF Lecture and the Driver Safety Seminar. Cost is $4.50 for lunch, and a reservation is required by calling 780-7270. Red, White and Blue Barbecue, Friday, July 1, 11:00 to 2:00 p.m., <strong>Redwood</strong> Room “Oh Say, Can You See.” Join the Veterans Memorial Senior Center for a barbecue in the sun, games, food, fun and music. <strong>The</strong>re will be a special performance by the Veterans Memorial Senior Center Songbirds. Please be sure to wear your red, white and blue! <strong>The</strong> charge is $7 per person. For reservations, call 780-7270. “Cancer Update—What Everyone Should Know,” Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., Goldstar Room, Free. Marie Rinaldi, R.N., Mills-Peninsula Health Services, will provide updates on the most common cancers in San Mateo County: Lung, Colon, Prostate and Breast Cancer. Cancer screenings and risk reduction will also be discussed. For those who are interested in staying for lunch, it will be served at 12:00 noon in the <strong>Redwood</strong> Room. Cost is $4.50, and a reservation is required by calling 780-7270. Continental Breakfast and Presentation by Jean Tinelli, Saturday, July 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Sunset Room, $4.00. Start your weekend with this very enjoyable program! Jean Tinelli will discuss the Christo’s Gates in Central Park, New York, and show a slide presentation. In addition, a healthy and delicious breakfast will be served. Call 780-7270 for reservations. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and supplies building and custodial services for City buildings. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks also operates the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the Fair Oaks Community Center, providing social, educational, and cultural activities, as well as information, referral, and counseling services to persons living in <strong>Redwood</strong> City and neighboring communities. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Parks is more than you think! 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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> . <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>City's</strong> <strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> PICTURES AROUND TOWN ans line up to watch the Show Biz Dance show at Carrington Hall This suspected gang member did not enjoy the rest of his weekend after encountering Police at a hotel on El Camino Real. Past <strong>Redwood</strong> City Mayors and Council members - (L to R) Ian Bain, Alicia Aguirre, Dani Gasparini, Bob Bury, Rosanne Foust, Jim Hartnett, Diane Howard, Dick Claire, Fernando Vega, and Barbara Pierce help Howard kick off her campaign for re-election.
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