Nonprofits In Action (Continued from page 12) Pete’s Harbor in <strong>Redwood</strong> City. <strong>The</strong> club, with 22 members, has frequently been honored as an outstanding small club by Rotary District 5150, which includes San Mateo, San Francisco and part of Marin counties. For more information or to join, call Brandy Navarro at 650-367-9394. Rebuilding Together Peninsula RTP is a <strong>Redwood</strong> City nonprofit that provides free home repair and renovations for lowincome families, seniors and people living with disabilities throughout the Peninsula. RTP’s mission is to promote independent living in safety and warmth through volunteer partnerships with individuals and groups in the community. RTP is currently seeking skilled volunteers and construction captains for its annual National Rebuilding Day, when thousands of volunteers and sponsors unite to rehabilitate the homes and community facilities of our low-income neighbors and revitalize communities across the Peninsula. Come see how one day of your time can make a difference in someone’s life. If you are interested in volunteering, call 650-366-6597. For more information, visit rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Art Center <strong>The</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> City Art Center promotes creativity and community by providing art education, exhibitions, studio space for artists and outreach to the local community and schools. <strong>The</strong> Art Center has been involved with several local events, offering fun, creative art projects for children, and the center hopes this is just the beginning of their involvement with the community. For scheduling or donation, contact artreach@ redwoodcityartcenter.org. For more general information, visit www.redwoodcityartcenter.org or call 650-369-1823. Or visit in person at 2625 Broadway, <strong>Redwood</strong> City. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Eagles #418 <strong>The</strong> Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit united in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice and equality. <strong>The</strong>y support our police, firefighters and others who protect and serve. <strong>The</strong> Eagles have provided support for medical centers across the country to build and provide research on medical conditions including heart disease, cancer, spinal cord injuries, kidney disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. <strong>The</strong>y raise millions of dollars every year to help handicapped kids, uplift the aged and make life a little brighter for everyone. <strong>The</strong>y meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Eagles Hall, 1575 Marshall St., at 6 p.m. for a social hour and dinner meeting. <strong>The</strong>y play cards on the third Thursday and would love to have you join them. For more information, call President Ryan Herbst at 408-489-6582 or Secretary David Tomatis at 650-575-3225, or check out their Web site at www.foe418.org. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Education Foundation <strong>The</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> City Education Foundation is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing students in the <strong>Redwood</strong> City School District with a strong education that lays www.<strong>Spectrum</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.net the foundation for future success. <strong>The</strong>y raise private money to provide enrichment programs to all students in the district. <strong>The</strong>ir funding is focused on academic achievement, music and art, and health and wellness. <strong>The</strong>y are currently seeking new board members. Board members are responsible for attending monthly meetings, chairing board committees, participating in fundraising and outreach activities, and promoting RCEF in the community. If you are interested in the possibility of serving on the board, please contact Adam Borison at 650-363- 7271 or vp@rcef.org. For more information on RCEF, check out www.rcef.org. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Orators Toastmasters Club Learn effortless public speaking as a beginner or polish existing skills. Join the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Orators Toastmasters Club, a fun, friendly, supportive and diverse group that meets every Friday morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton St. (at Brewster). Look for their sidewalk sign or check them out at www.rcorators.org. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Rotary <strong>Redwood</strong> City Rotary performs many service projects, provides college scholarships and donates to international relief efforts. <strong>The</strong> club meets in a spirit of good fellowship and fun each Tuesday at 12:15 at the Sequoia Club, 1695 Broadway, to hear speakers and plan community benefits, including the annual July 4 raffle that raises $80,000 for 12 local charities. For more information about joining, contact Dr. Paul R. Piccione at drpaul@ woodsidewellnesscenter.com or 650-703-5957, or visit www.redwoodcityrotary.org. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Seniors Softball Club <strong>The</strong>se recreational and tournament-level senior men and women play slow-pitch softball all year long. Membership is open to anyone at least 50 years old within the calendar year. Many of the players are in their 60s and 70s and still going strong. Club members play every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at Griffin Field at Red Morton Community Park. For more information or to join the club, contact Joe Kirby at 650-366-5299 or joekirbyis@comcast.net (include “Senior Softball Club” in the subject line). <strong>Redwood</strong> City Sunrise Lions Club This group is small but has a growing membership. All members either live or work in our community and share a common goal of making our city a better place to live. This club is one of over 44,000 Lions Clubs in 199 nations. Chartered in 1966, the club has been vigorously active helping eyesight-impaired youth in our schools and seniors who are hearing-impaired. Join them for breakfast! <strong>The</strong> Lions meet every Wednesday at Bob’s Court House Coffee Shop, 2198 Broadway, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Call Bill Gibbons at 650-766-8105 for more details. <strong>Redwood</strong> City Women’s Club Founded in 1909 as a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, the <strong>Redwood</strong> City Women’s Club will celebrate its centennial in September. <strong>The</strong> club meets the first Thursday of each month, September through June, at the clubhouse at 149 Clinton St., <strong>Redwood</strong> City. Social at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, followed by a meeting and program. For information, call 650- 363-1266 or visit the group’s Web site at rwcwc.com. Sequoia High School Alumni Association <strong>The</strong> group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Sequoia District Board Room, 480 James Ave., at 7 p.m. All alumni and friends of Sequoia are welcome to attend. For more information call Nancy at 650-592-5822, visit the Web site at sequoiahsalumniassoc.org or e-mail sequoiaalumni@earthlink.net. Sequoia High School Education Foundation <strong>The</strong> Sequoia High School Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the high school experience for all students. <strong>The</strong>ir mission is to support student success by investing in projects and programs that will have a substantial impact on the school community. If you applaud and appreciate Sequoia’s rise to academic prominence, consider a financial contribution that will guarantee the continuation of the programs and resources that have made Sequoia a winning school. For more information, go to www.sequoiahs.org. Sequoia Stamp Club This club was established in 1947 and invites community members to visit. <strong>The</strong> club meets at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. <strong>The</strong>re is a program every meeting and refreshments are served. <strong>The</strong> dues are only $3 per year. Contact Hank at 650-593-7012, e-mail sequoiastampclub@yahoo.com or visit the group’s Web site at www.penpex.org. Sequoia Stamp Club sponsors a free stamp show at the same location on the first weekend in December. Soroptimist International of South Peninsula <strong>The</strong> Soroptimists invite you to become a member of Soroptmist International, the world’s largest service organization for business and professional women, where “improving the lives of women and children” has been their mission since 1921. Soroptimists work through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women locally and abroad. <strong>The</strong>y meet the second Thursday of every month. For more information, please call their president, Maria, at 650-366- 0668, Monday–Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (continues on page 22)
Parties Around Town Chamber of Commerce Mixer - Wednesday, Feb. 17 Clockwise, from left: A new chamber member mixing it up. Chamber CEO Larry Buckmaster with Keith Kadera. Vice Mayor Alicia Aguirre and Virginia Balsama of El Camino Travel. Nancy Barnhart of POS Card Systems. More chamber members sharing in the fun. Memo Morantes with City Manager Peter Ingram. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spectrum</strong> 17
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