Redwood City: L.I.T. Applications Due, After School Program Registration, Jobs, Events, Classes & More!

Youth Job Interview Workshops Age 13-17 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, April 18th at Sandpiper Tuesday, April 23rd at Red Morton Job interviews can be nerve-wracking and scary, especially when you've never done one before! Good news! We can help! We're partnering with San Mateo County Jobs for Youth to offer two FREE Youth Job Interview Workshops - one at Sandpiper Community Center and one at Red Morton Community Center. This workshop is FREE, but registration is required. Register Now

REMINDER - L.I.T. Applications Are Due April 19th! Age 13-15 Develop your leadership skills, understand the value of communication, learn about the wonderful world of recreation programming, and most importantly, have a great time!  Application deadline is Friday, April 12th. Pick up your packet at Red Morton Community Center, Sandpiper Community Center or online here.

REACH- After School Programs Open House & Registration Kick-Off Tuesday, April 23, 2019 6:30-8pm Red Morton Community Center On-Site Registration Available! Enrollment for the upcoming school year starts now! REACH programs serve John Gill, Henry Ford, Selby Lane, and Kennedy schools. Come and meet staff, find out more about our programs, and register! Click here for more info about REACH

Kids Night Out - Surf's Up! Grades K-5 Friday, May 3, 2019 6-9pm Red Morton Community Center Aloha! You are invited to a night of all things tropical! We will play Tropical Bingo for prizes, decorate your own visor, making a delicious fruit smoothie for dessert, and more! Pizza dinner and drinks included. Register Now

City Nature Challenge at Stulsaft Park by Grassroots Ecology Fri, April 26, 2019 10am-12pm FREE Get involved in the City Nature Challenge with Grassroots Ecology and Sequoia Audubon Society! The City Nature Challenge is an international competition to see which city can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people! Register Now

Wildflower Hike at Stulsaft Park by Grassroots Ecology Fri, April 26, 2019 2-4pm FREE Join us for a guided wildflower hike at Stulsaft Park! We'll appreciate this Spring's super bloom while learning more about our native wildflowers and their role in our ecosystem. All ages are welcome. Register Now

Speaker Series & Happy Hour Downtown Park Opportunities - Park vs. Parking: Exploring What's Possible Behind City Hall Wednesday, May 8, 2019 6-8pm Fox Forum- 2411 Broadway Street- map The Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation invites you to, DOWNTOWN PARK OPPORTUNITIES, a 3-part speaker series to hear from experts in the field of urban park planning and design. DOWNTOWN PARK OPPORTUNITIES is designed to inspire, educate and provoke thought while we explore options and discuss concerns as the City of Redwood City starts the design for parks in three downtown locations to be phased in over five to ten years. We invite the public to participate in these FREE events! Registration is FREE - Space is limited, Please RSVP Today!

Movies at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center Fridays at 1:15pm VMSC 1455 Madison Ave. April 19 - Green Book (PG-13) April 26 - Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) Enjoy Friday afternoon FREE flicks at the VMSC! Movies are presented in the VMSC Theater on a large projection screen! MOVIES ARE FREE & EVERYONE IS INVITED. Whenever possible, movies are captioned and are subject to change due to availability. Snack Bar available on Fridays from 11:00am-1:00pm prior to the film. Click here for more info

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Kidz Love Soccer Age 2-10 Thursdays 11:15am-12pm Apr 18-June 6, 2019 Red Morton & Mezes Parks A typical session experience includes age appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages. Young soccer enthusiasts experience soccer fun in a safe, non-competitive environment. Kidz Love Soccer... "Where the score is always FUN to FUN!" Register Now

Zumba Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm Apr 18-May 30, 2019 Red Morton Center ZUMBA® is a fusion of Latin and International music themes that create a dynamic and exciting workout, based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO." No dance experience required. Just come ready to party and get your sweat on! Register Now

No School on Friday, April 19th? There are a small variety of programs running this Friday while the Redwood City Schools are OUT! Click the link below for more info! Register Now

Stained Glass Adults Mondays 9am-12pm Apr 22-June 3, 2019 Community Activities Building Create your own leaded or copper foiled stained glass project with seasoned glass artist, Frankie Meyer. Register Now

Preserving Traditions: Jams and Jellies Age 12-Adult Saturday, 10am-1pm Apr 27, 2019 Community Activities Building Learn the basics of making jams & jellies, including how to safely use a water bath canning process to preserve your jars for up to a year. Each student will leave with a jar of jam or jelly made in class, and recipes and resources for repeating the process at home. Register Now

Ukulele for Beginners Adults Monday 7-9pm Apr 29, 2019 Community Activities Building The uke is a fun, easy to play 4-stringed instrument. We play using chords and we do NOT read music, so if you know the alphabet, you are already ahead of the game. Instructor provides song sheets, so bring your ukulele, nimble fingers and your desire to have fun and join us. Register Now

Community Information

STEAM Fest Saturday, April 27, 2019 11am-3pm Courthouse Square -  map STEAM Fest on the Square is about bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to families in a community supported, interactive environment for tomorrow’s leaders of San Mateo County and beyond. Every exhibit is hands-on, creating hundreds of opportunities for all attendees to get exposure to new things in experiential ways. Their mission is to inspire San Mateo County's diverse youth to see themselves as scientists, artists, creators and inventors. Click here for more info

Open Paint 2.0 Saturday, May 4, 2019 1-5pm Courthouse Square -  map Open Paint 2.0 by CATA is an admission-free, all-ages outdoor painting experience, following on the success of the longstanding Open Paint monthly community events. For an entire afternoon, we will fill the Redwood City Courthouse Square with long tables where participants can sit to paint with friends, family, and strangers alike. Acrylic paint, brushes, and vinyl sheets are provided to participants at no cost. Canvases are available at the event for a suggested donation. Click here for more info