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The 6th Annual PTA & SCEF Read-A-Thon is a fun two-week event that encourages the love of reading and directly involves students in raising funds to support their school’s PTA through the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF).​

Target Audience: Students in the San Carlos School District

Mustang Hall, 828 Chestnut St.

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High School Musical JR. is a condensed, family-friendly stage adaptation of the popular Disney movie, tailored for younger performers. The show follows basketball captain Troy Bolton and new student Gabriella Montez as they break social barriers by auditioning for the school musical, leading to themes of self-discovery, unity, and challenging the status quo.

The San Carlos Children's Theater cast is made up of students from San Carlos Middle and Upper Elementary schools.

There are four performances:

• January 23 - 7:00 PM
• January 24 - 1:00 PM
• January 24 - 7:00 PM
• January 25 - 1:00 PM

Target Audience: All ages

Clock Tower Music, 676 Laurel St.



Please join us as at Clock Tower Music for open mic night. Open to anyone who would like to share a song or two. Poets and instrumentalists are also welcome. Or just come and listen.

Snacks and beverages provided.

Target Audience: Ages 9 through adult

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.



Bring you used eyeglasses to drop-off boxes at Week of the Family events.

One of the pillars of Lions Service is vision causes. Lions collect used eyeglasses (readers and sunglasses too). Every year Lions collect thousands of pounds of used eyeglasses which are refurbished and given to deserving people all over the United States and the world. This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

If you can't drop them off on this day see other convenient locations at www.sancarloslions.org or call 650-597-1777.

Target Audience: Everyone!

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.

Caring Cupboard is a free and confidential food support program for San Carlos residents, run by Lions, Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs for Seniors in partnership with the San Carlos Adult Community Center. This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

We will be collecting canned food and packaged food to help fill our winter pantry. No glass please. Drop these off at any Community Service Saturday location.

Target Audience: Everyone!

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.

Give your good condition books for ages 2-5 and good condition baby dolls (8" or taller, clothes optional - no Barbies) a new home with a child who doesn't have many toys or books. Bonus points for books in Spanish! Learning Home Volunteers, a nonprofit that prepares low-income 2-5 year old for kindergarten by providing learning kits and parental support and training will find their next loving home. This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

Target Audience: Everyone!

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.

Please join the Cupid Crew at Arbor Bay School in making valentines for residents of the San Carlos Elms. Or make cards for your family and friends! We have plenty of art supplies or bring your own! This is a terrific way to brighten the day of community members and your loved ones too! Each card is sure to bring a BIG smile, because you care! This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate! Ideal for toddlers, teens and seniors!

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.


The Carlmont Key Club (local high school students) will host a painting party to decorate 100 rocks with messages of compassion and kindness! The rocks will be pre-prepped, so you can let your artist's hand shine! Join in the fun and the masterpieces will be donated to the Youth Center's rock garden. Be sure to make one to take home, as well! This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate -- great for kids, adults and seniors!

First Baptist Church, 787 Walnut St.

Pre-Register   Registration also available on the day of the event. OK to just show up!
Volunteers will build over 15,000 meals for deliver to people in areas of food insecurity. This event is part of Community Service Saturday. It is a city-wide event supported by the following organizations.

• San Carlos Lions Club
• San Carlos First Baptist Church
• Community Foundation of San Carlos
• San Carlos Rotary
• San Carlos Kiwanis Club
• Carlmont Key Club
• San Carlos Week of the Family Committee
• JM Social and Service Club
• Private individuals

For more information on Rise Against Hunger: Click Here

Target Audience: Ages 12 and up

Central Middle School, 757 Cedar St.

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Bring the whole family on bikes for the 5th Annual ‘Tour de Family’ Bike Event. Meet at the Bank of America on Laurel and ride San Carlos.

Event Sponsor: San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation

Target Audience: Riders of all ages, and anyone with a bike that needs some love.

All over town!

Since its inception in 1999, the Week of the Family Committee has designated the Monday of the week as a time reserved for families to stay at home and do something specifically with their family. It is hoped that reserving a set time each week for family time will become habit-forming.

Family Activity Day is for everyone. You are encouraged to “adopt” friends and neighbors who would enjoy an evening of family activities.

Ideas for things to do as a family:

• Play board or card games
• Get out the family photo album
• Make up a play or story
• Make dinner—everyone contributes a dish
• Make a family calendar
• Read a book aloud (book lists are available at the library)
• Write letters to grandparents or other family members
• Draw or paint a picture
• Learn how to use a compass
• Pull out your old records, tapes, CDs, then listen to and discuss music
• Tell stories from your family history
• Go to the library
• Bake bread
• Start a family journal
• Sing

Target Audience: All San Carlos Families

San Carlos Youth Center, 1001 Chestnut St.

Please join the Sequoia High School FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, FTC 4475 - Purple Reign, to see how they have built a competition robot. You will get to drive the robot and ask all of your questions.

Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate

All over San Carlos



Who doesn't want an excuse for an evening off of planning, cooking, and cleaning up after dinner? These San Carlos establishments will have discounts and specials just for Week of the Family. No registration required.

Support these local restaurants. Ask for the "Week of the Family Discount".

• Check back for a list of restaurants!

Target Audience: Everyone!

San Carlos Elms, 707 Elm St.


Calling all Middle School kids! Come down with your friends and family and spend an afternoon with the residents of The Elms. Join the San Carlos Leos Club and other middle school students.

Many fun activities include making Valentines cards for The Veterans Hospital, reading or playing games with the residents, and making lunches for the homeless.We will be crafting and doing projects from 2:00 - 4:00, it's a short day so come have fun and do good for your community.

Target Audience: San Carlos Middle School Students

Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd.

All Day - Free Admission to Hiller Museum for San Carlos residents with proof of residency.

3:00-4:00 PM

• Learn how to take off, land, and fly a simulated aircraft!
• 25-minute sessions starting at 3:00, 3:30,.
• Free but tickets required due to space limitations.
• Pick up tickets at Gift Shop.
• First come, first serve.

Target Audience: Everyone

All over San Carlos



Head over to your favorite watering hole or try a new one or two. Enjoy Week of the Family with your good friends and family or make some new friends. Great discounts at all venues. Be sure to designate a driver or take a rideshare or better yet - Bike or Walk!

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Target Audience: All locations are family-friendly!

Shop various wineries around San Carlos.



Head over to your favorite wine bar or try a new one or two. Enjoy Week of the Family with your good friends and family or make some new friends. Great discounts at all venues. Be sure to designate a driver or take a rideshare or better yet - Bike or Walk!

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Target Audience: All locations are family- and pet-friendly!

The Alexandria, 835 Industrial Rd.


Register Please register by January 27 to reserve your seats!
Teams will be limited to 5 people. You can come with a team or you can become part of a team when you arrive. Our fantastic emcee, Matt, will be returning again this year. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and neighbors (trivia buffs or not!) to this fun and engaging community game night in San Carlos. Come early and pick up something to eat and/or drink from the food trucks or the Generator Bar. We look forward to another great event this year.

Target Audience: Adults who enjoy trivia

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.
2nd Floor Community Rooms


Come enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends. Play a variety of board and card games that are fun, competitive and educational in nature. We have over 100 games! Local board game players will loan their personal games for play, plus teach and coordinate game playing. Bring games from home to share as well.

Note: This is at the same location and time as the City-wide Roshambo Finals.

Target Audience: Game players 4 and up. Most games targeted at 10 year olds and up.

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.
2nd Floor Community Rooms

Healthy Cities Tutoring will run our annual San Carlos City-Wide Roshambo Contest (Rock, Paper, Scissors) where winners from local schools can play with others for prizes! Players will be grouped by age groups and we will crown age group winners as well as an eventual city-wide winner! Come join the fun!

Official Week of the Family Roshambo Rules:

1. You and your opponent make a fist with one hand and tap it three times on the fist of the other hand (or another hard surface).
2. You and your opponent should both count the strokes out loud.
3. On the third tap you and your opponent should both make or “throw” your characterizations of either ROCK, PAPER, or SCISSORS very distinctly, at the exact same time, so there is absolutely no mistake what you threw.
4. Winner is awarded 1 point for the winning throw. (Rock dulls/beats scissors, paper covers/beats rock, scissors cuts/beats paper.)
5. If you and your opponent “throw” the same character, no points are awarded--try again.
6. A player must win two out of three throws to win a game and two games to win the match.

Note: This is at the same location and time as the Family Game Night.

Target Audience: Students from all SCSD schools, grades K-8th

Fire Station 13, 525 Laurel St.

Calling all junior fire fighters and kids of all ages! Join the fun as we tour Fire Station 13 and get close to the firetrucks and the community helpers who keep us safe! Free fire hats and stickers to the first 60 kids! This year, we will have 3 tour times:

• 10:00 Tour 1
• 10:30 Tour 2
• 11:00 Tour 3

Notes:

• Please choose one, and show up 10 minutes prior to the tour to check in.
• This is at the same time as the Museum of San Carlos History Open House (next door)!

Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate -- ideal for toddlers, teens, families and seniors!

Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel St.

This event offers the public a chance to view the displays in the Museum and interact with the Villagers and docents. Do you have questions about the last 100 years in San Carlos? The answers and other treasures can be found in the museum! Paired with the popular Fire Station 13 Tour, it's appropriate for all ages and refreshments will be provided!

Target Audience: Everyone!

San Carlos Youth Center, 1001 Chestnut St.

Join Museum of San Carlos History docent John Durkin for a walk through the heart of San Carlos, recalling our city’s past and considering our future. Walkers start at 11:30 AM outside the Youth Center and end at the Museum of San Carlos History at 1:00 PM.

You will learn:

• Why are there so many restaurants on Laurel St. ?
• Where was the Greater San Francisco Speedway?
• What is the future of Laurel St.?
• What is the history behind Burton. Park?

Space is limited. Please register with an email to johnfdurkin@yahoo.com or call 650-703-4827.

Target Audience: Adults and children (4th grade and older) able to walk from Burton Park, across town, to the Museum of San Carlos History.

Mahany Hall, 1336 Arroyo Ave.


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The San Carlos Lions Club is hosting our annual Crab Dinner. Support a number of community projects.

Cost: $75 per meal (Crab, Pasta, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert)

Target Audience: Crab Lovers!

Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel St.

Register Note: The event may fill up so teams should register as soon as possible.
Boondoggle Frequently Asked Questions
The Boondoggle is a team event that will take you on a route around town, solving clues, answering factoids and collecting loot. It will start and end at the San Carlos History Museum. Teams will travel in cars (one car per team) and can be comprised of up to five people of any and all ages.

• 1:00-1:30 Check-in
• 1:30-3:30 Hunt
• 3:30-4:30 Awards and Party

Target Audience: All ages welcome, however, babies and toddlers may not find it super fun and may hold back teams that are racing to win.

Learning Home Volunteers, 633 Quarry Rd., Suite D

All of you aspiring artists - young and old- come and spend an afternoon exploring art in all forms and mediums. Want to try a little clay work? How about building in cardboard? Want to make a sculpture out of foam? Want to do some painting on foil? Come to our warehouse, which is filled with all sorts of art materials and helpers to get you started on your masterpiece.

Target Audience: All ages!