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"SPRING CRAFT FAIR"

"Spring Craft Faire"

It is Spring Craft Faire time again in Belmont. The event will be held on Saturday, March 27th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm in Twin Pines Park, 20 Twin Pines Lane in Belmont. Handmade gifts, home décor items, jewelry, accessories and refreshments will be available. Admission is free! Join in the fun!

For further information please call: 595-7441 or www.belmont.gov under Parks & Recreation. Email address is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

JERRY HILL CAREER FAIR / TAX COMPLETION WORKSHOPS

South San Francisco Life Science Career Fair
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
South San Francisco Conference Center
Free parking available
All education and skill levels welcome
30 COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE LOOKING TO FILL OVER 200 JOBS!
One-on-one resume review and advice available
Local workforce board representatives will be on site to provide you with resources and help with your job search
www.ssfcareerevents.org

Upcoming Tax Workshops in San Mateo County

Twin Pines Senior Center
20 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont, 94002
Mondays from February 1 - April 12
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment (650-595-7444)

Pacifica Community Center
540 Crespi Dr (at Hwy 1), Pacifica, 94044
Mondays from February 1 - April 12
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
by appointment (650-738-7353)

Coastside Hope
99 Alhambra Ave, El Granada, 94018
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from February 1 - April 15
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
by appointment (650-726-9071)

Burlingame Rec Center
850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, 94010
Tuesdays from February 2 - April 13
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment (650-558-7300)

San Bruno Senior Center
1555 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno, 94066
Tuesdays from February 2 - April 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
by appointment (650-616-7150)

San Mateo Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403
Tuesdays from February 2 - April 13
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment (650-522-7490)

Foster City Library
1000 E Hillsdale Blvd Foster City, 94404
Wednesdays from February 3 - April 14
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
by appointment (650-286-2585)

Millbrae Community Center
477 Lincoln Cir, Millbrae, 94030
Wednesdays from February 3 - April 14
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
by appointment (650-259-2370)

Ted Adcock Senior Center
535 Kelly Ave Half Moon Bay, 94019
Wednesdays from February 17 - April 14
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
by appointment (650-726-9056)

Lincoln Park Community Center
901 Brunswick St, Daly City, 94014
Thursdays from February 4 - April 15
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
by appointment (650-991-8018)

San Mateo Public Library
55 W Third St San Mateo, 94402
Fridays from February 5 - April 9
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment (650-539-4459)

College of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, Bldg 14, Rm 104, San Mateo, 94402
Saturdays from February 6 - March 27
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
walk in only

Martin Luther King Center
725 Monte Diable Ave, San Mateo, 94401
Saturdays from February 6 - April 10
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
walk in only

Magnolia Senior Center
601 Grand Ave, 3rd Floor, South San Francisco, 94080
Saturdays from February 20 - April 10
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
by appointment (650-829-3820)

Skyline College Spark Point
3300 College Dr, San Bruno, 94066
Saturdays from February 20 - April 10
12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
by appointment (650-738-7035)

GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Events

Tuesday, February 23th: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Informational Conference Call

You're invited to join the American Sustainable Business Council for an educational conference call to learn about the important benefits that the proposed new federal Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) offers small businesses.

When: 2:00 - 3:00PM (EST)
Where: Your telephone
Cost: Free
More information: here

Wednesday, February 24th: Water Workshop

Join us for the latest Conversations About the Future with Crome Architecture and Marin County Builders.

This month the topic is water and we're thrilled to have Gary Klein from Affiliated International Management lead an interactive workshop about greening the plumbing in your home and business. We'll be looking at the most energy, water and time efficient way to install a hot water distribution system for a given floor plan.

Sally Dominguez will talk to us about the latest from Rainwater Hog.

Organic treats and beer & wine will be served.

When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Crome Architecture, 905 4th Street, San Rafael
Cost: $10 Green Chamber members, $15 non-members; $5 more at the door.
Pre-register: here

Saturday, April 24th: Earth Day Marin Sponsorship Opportunities for Green Chamber Members

The Green Chamber is very excited to offer members a wonderful opportunity to join us in sponsoring Earth Day Marin 2010. Your Green Chamber membership qualifies you for a deep 15% discount for any Earth Day Marin sponsorship level of $1,000 or more through the end of February.

Earth Day Marin will be an educational, family-friendly, fun, and free event to bring like-minded people together in an uplifting celebration of environmental awareness. It will take place on Saturday, April 24, and will attract 1-3,000+ motivated green consumers from Marin County--one of the most affluent, green-minded and early-adopting locales in the country. Participation in this zero-waste event will elevate the community's awareness of your commitment to environmental sustainability, while offering you many opportunities for publicity and visibility, and inclusion in a local green resource directory.

Produced by Hannah Doress Events with 3 leading nonprofit partners - Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Next Generation and Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

EDM is a sponsored project of MarinLink. The EDM Advisory Committee is chaired by Green Chamber of Commerce member Susan Bierzychudek of Green Ideals Group; Chamber Board Member Stacie Shepp of Earthsite is also serving on the committee.

Current sponsors include Green Ideals Group, Akeena Solar, Circle Bank, McEvoy Ranch, County of Marin, and the Green Chamber of Commerce.

For more details about sponsorship please contact:
Hannah Doress at (415)450-0110 and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
Susan Bierzychudek at (415)453-8070 and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

**Update on events in SF, Marin, South Bay and East Bay coming soon**

Belmont Park and Rec Programs

Information

TWIN PINES SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER

Belmont Parks & Recreation Department

Senior Services Program

TAX ASSISTANCE: Tax Assistance is available at Belmont's Twin Pines Senior & Community Center at 20 Twin Pines Lane on Mondays from February 1st to April 12th. This service is for low to moderate income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 and over and is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Appointments can be scheduled from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Sign up at the front desk or call: (650) 595-7444. Free! Co-sponsored with AARP.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: Belmont's Twin Pines Senior & Community Center hosts Armchair Travel Weekly Sessions. A different country will be featured each week in a conversational setting with a film. Bring your photos and mementos to share. These free sessions are on Mondays, February 1st-March 8th at 12 noon. Sign up at the front desk or call: (650) 595-7444. Free!

***Special Armchair Travel Power Point presentation to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Feb. 9th at 10:00 am! Chinese Lunch to follow at 11:30 am co-sponsored with San Mateo County. $3 donation age 60 and over and $6 fee for all others. Reservations required by calling: (650) 595-7444.

SENIOR SAFETY DAY: Senior Safety Day with the Belmont Police Department is on Tuesday, February 23rd at 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. The workshop will cover emergency preparedness, home and fire safety, scams and personal protection. Free! Please phone (650) 595-7444 to reserve your seat.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Twin Pines Senior & Community Center is seeking volunteers. Please contact Joan Santaga at: (650) 595-7444

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution or help sponsor an event, please contact Recreation Coordinator, Laura Guluzzy at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call: (650) 637-2976. Donations may be mailed to:

Twin Pines Senior & Community Center

Attn. Laura Guluzzy

20 Twin Pines Lane

Belmont, CA 94002

The Twin Pines Senior & Community Center is available for private functions. For rental information and availability, please contact Francis Mason at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at: (650) 637-2927.