Are you a teen that has an idea for an event or activity you'd like to see at Redwood City Public Library? Are you interested in helping us celebrate the diversity of the people and ideas in our community? If so, come take over your Library!



Teen Library Takeover will provide small one-time grants of up to $1,000 to groups of teens in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks communities who have an idea for a Library program. Teams selected for the grants will receive help from Library staff to plan and deliver their programs. Also, up to four members of each core planning team will each receive a $100 stipend.

Click HERE to learn more.

The CARON Program invites all adults to participate in its Community Academy. Classes will be hosted on Wednesdays at the Fair Oaks Community Center from 6pm to 8pm. Each session will cover a different topic, and at the end of the 7-week course, participants will receive a certificate. Thanks to Redwood City Together's team for all the support in this academy.

El Programa CARON invita a todos los adultos a participar en su Academia Comunitaria. Las clases se llevarán a cabo los miércoles en el Centro Comunitario Fair Oaks de 6pm a 8pm. Cada noche cubriremos un tema diferente y al final del curso de 7 semanas, los participantes recibirán un certificado. Gracias al equipo de Redwood City Together por todo el apoyo en esta academia.

Click HERE to register!

Attend a free family event to have important conversations about identity, inclusion, and kindness. Reflect on what it means to be who you are and how RCEF make our community welcoming for all. Join in as RCEF bring together students and adults from all our RCSD schools.



When:

Thursday, March 21, 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Where:

CZI Community Space

801 Jefferson Avenue

Redwood City

Click HERE to register!

Join us to learn about available child care resources in the community! There will be resource tables, a 4CS presentation, food, drawing and much more!

When: Thursday, March 21st 2024

5:30-7:30pm

Where: Red Morton Community Center

1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City 94061

Celebrate 12 years with the OYE Planning Committee bringing together hundreds of local teens and young adults ages 12 to 22. This fun and interactive day is an opportunity for youth and their parents to explore questions of identity and purpose and build community through hands-on workshops, inspirational speakers, artistic expression, community resource sharing, and networking.

There will be performances, interactive workshops, resource tables, and free breakfast and lunch for all participants. Bring your youth out this year on March 23rd to Cañada College!

The OYE Planning Committee 2024 looks forward to celebrating with you!

Click HERE to register!

Celebrating 18 years serving the North Fair Oaks

immigrant community.

Multicultural Institute Invites you for an evening of live entertainment, delicious cuisine, and great company!

Click HERE to register!

San Mateo County Parks is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration for Wunderlich Park on April 13 from 10am-12:30pm! There will be music, nature hikes, arts and crafts, a food truck, and an opportunity to meet a miniature horse. Since parking is limited at Wunderlich Park, there will be free shuttles operating from Woodside Elementary School during the event.

Click HERE to register!

SamTrans’ East Palo Alto Express

Route EPX offers weekday service for a

standard fare of $2.25 ($2.05 with Clipper)

between East Palo Alto and San Bruno

BART taking advantage of the Highway 101

Express Lanes, with four trips to downtown

San Francisco during morning and evening

rush hours.

Riders looking for regional transit connections

can catch Route EPX at limited stops

throughout East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and

Redwood City before running express on

US-101 to SFO AirTrain and San Bruno BART. The four EPX trips to downtown San Francisco stop along Mission Street

near Civic Center, Salesforce Transit Center, Financial District, and the San Francisco, Ferry Building.

• Gateway 101 (Ravenswood)
• Shopping Center
• Belle Haven (Menlo Park) Neighborhood
• Redwood City Stanford Campus
• Redwood City Caltrain Station
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• San Bruno BART (Tanforan Shopping Center)
• Downtown San Francisco

Are you between the ages of 17 and 24? Do you live in Santa Clara County or San Mateo County? Would you like help in setting educational goals? Are you looking for work or starting out on your career path? NOVAworks can help.

NOVAworks' Young Adult Program is a great place for young people, ages 17-24, to learn how to search for jobs effectively, to explore careers, to find volunteer opportunities, and much more. Friendly, supportive staff help youth and young adults make good choices about jobs, education, and careers.

Click HERE to complete an interest form.

Tax Aid is a nonprofit organization

that provides properly prepared tax

returns for Bay Area families and

individuals with incomes less than

$64,000. Tax returns are prepared at

no cost by volunteers who donate

their time.

Click HERE to register for an appointment.

Familias Unidas is providing a free program in Spanish for families of North Fair Oaks and Redwood City. Workshops will support parents and students by equipping them with the necessary tools to ensure their success throughout the school year with an emphasis on mathematics, reading and growth mindset. They will also receive accurate information about the latest available health resources and resources to help their finances. They will be provided with a math handbook for parents, books, free school supplies, and more.

If you have any questions or need help filling out this form please contact Teacher Zuno at 650-422-0496.

Classes start at the end of January and will be from 6:00-7:30 PM

Online via Zoom (a reminder will be sent to you with the date and link of the workshop).

Click HERE to register.

Explore your favorite San Mateo County Parks with your camera and enter your favorite photos in our contest. You could win a $125 REI gift card in one of three categories:

• Landscapes and Waterscapes
• Up Close with Nature
• People in Parks

All finalist photos will be featured on our website for public voting to select the “People’s Choice” award winner, who will receive a $175 REI gift card. Submit your photos online starting February 8. We will accept any photos that are taken from December 21 until the end of the submission period on March 25.

For complete details, please click HERE for FAQs.

Questions? Please contact leslie@supportparks.org

Click HERE to submit!

Volunteer to work with park staff to remove invasive species and perform a variety of seasonal tasks. Stewardship days occur at all 24 parks throughout the year. Click HERE to register for an upcoming event.

This workshop empowers teens to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants will gain: independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.

Email finemp@pfso.org or call 650.403.4300 x4105 to register.

At no cost, El Concilio of San Mateo County can help you apply for Medi-Cal!

Click HERE for more information about who is elgible for Medi-Cal, what documents you need to apply, and how to make an appointment.

Would you like to save money on your phone and PG&E bill? El Concilio of San Mateo County can help you!

Click HERE to learn more.