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September 9, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month starts soon (September 15-October 15) and we will be celebrating all month long! Check out the highlights below and visit our calendar for additional information.

Huichol Art Exhibit / Exhibición de Arte Huichol

SEP 15-OCT 15

Crafty Wednesdays / Miércoles de Manualidades

WEDNESDAYS, 3:30pm

Colibrí Rojo @ Redwood Shores

SAT SEP 21, 11am

Teen Makers: Heart Art with Luis Carmelo Ochoa

SAT SEP 30, 5:30pm

Exploring the Flavors of Latin America series

Mangonada Magic / Mangonada Mágica

SAT SEP 21, 2pm

Pupusa Paradise / Pupusa y Paraiso

SAT SEP 28, 2pm

Salsa Spectacular / Salsa Sabrosa

SAT OCT 5, 2pm

Last but not least, enjoy our reading lists for Hispanic Heritage Month:

• For Adults
• For Kids

Our Makerspace is a vibrant community hub dedicated to creating, crafting, collaborating and trying new things – for all ages. This month, we are introducing a few new programs, in addition to our regularly scheduled events!

Digital Tools Drop-In

FRI 10:30am -12:30pm

Get help with 3D printing, laser and Cricut projects during this Friday morning program.

Open Textile Lab

THU SEP 12, 6pm

Drop in to use Makerspace tools to create, repair, customize and more with textiles and fabric.

Adult Makers: Contemporary Immigrant Narratives in Art

WED SEP 18, 6pm

Art workshop focusing on how artists create an inclusive space by sharing immigrant stories through contemporary art. A Welcoming Week program.

Repair Advice with Fixit Clinic

FRI SEP 27, 10:30am -12:30pm

Volunteer Fixit Coaches will be in the Makerspace to help you informally troubleshoot broken items.

Find the full Makerspace schedule here. Kids grades 4-8, be sure to check out our LEGO Robotics League

Join us to kick off Welcoming Week, September 13-22!

Meet Your Neighbors

SAT SEP 14, 1:30pm & 2:30pm, City Hall courtyard

Meet Your Neighbors aims to connect and plant seeds of friendship, understanding, and acceptance between individuals to foster a welcoming community for all. Neighbors come from all over the world, and each has a unique story to share

Fiestas Patrias

SUN SEP 15, 3-8pm, Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture. 

Welcoming Week programs are supported by Welcoming Redwood City and community partners. Find all the events and details on the Welcoming Week webpage.

Seeking Community Input: Next Fire Chief

After a distinguished 33-year career in the fire service profession, Ray Iverson, Fire Chief of the Redwood City Fire Department, serving the communities of Redwood City and San Carlos, announced his retirement on August 8, 2024. City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz is seeking community input on the experience and characteristics needed in the next Fire Chief. 

Community members can provide input in a number of ways. 

• Community Survey: available online or on paper by visiting any City facility. The survey is available in English and Spanish.
• Community Event: visit the City booth at Fiestas Patrias on September 15 @ 3pm at Courthouse Square
• Email us! Share your input by sending a message to FireChiefRecruitment@RedwoodCity.org

To take the community survey online and for more information, please visit www.RedwoodCity.org/NextFireChief

Tenant-Landlord Information and Resources

Project Sentinel is holding a FREE workshop on September 24 at 5pm for community members to learn more about the local and state rules governing tenant/landlord issues. Topics include:

• Statewide and local tenant protections in place
• Tenant/landlord rules and responsibilities
• Redwood City Ordinances

Click HERE to register

Información en español

For Kids

Kid Makers: LEGO Robotics League

TUE SEP 10, 4:30pm

Little Learners

WED SEP 11, 3:30pm

Beginning Readers Book Club

SAT SEP 14, 1pm

Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry

SAT SEP 14, 2pm

Sensory Friendly Storytime

SUN SEP 15, 11am

For Teens

Teen Program: Video Game Night

TUE SEP 10, 4pm

Teen program: Book Club Swap

THU SEP 19, 5:30pm

For Adults

Tai Chi @ Redwood Shores

WED SEP 11, 10:15am

Libros y Café Club de Lectura

THU SEP 12, 6pm

Healthy Eats: Licuados

MON SEP 16, 6:30pm

ALL PROGRAMS