Calendar

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar St.

The popular Hug-a-Book program, sponsored by the San Carlos Kiwanis Club, is asking for donations of new or gently used books for early elementary age children. Kiwanis Club members take turns reading in SCSD classrooms and then donate the books to the classrooms and school libraries. Do you have some family favorites to donate and share? Your best loved books are sure to be a big hit with this young crowd! This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

Target Audience: Everyone with books to share.

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.

One Life Counseling Center's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) teens will help kids create fidget toy resource boxes and friendship bracelets to take home or donate. Participants can also test their knowledge in Mental Health Jeopardy for fun prizes while learning important topics about self-care and wellbeing. This event is part of Community Service Saturday.

Target Audience: Ages 7–13 (younger siblings 5–6 welcome with parent supervision)

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 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.

Volunteer
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.

Reach & Teach, 1179 San Carlos Ave.

Race against other teams to complete an Artifact Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle! Special prize to the winning team. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Targeted Audience: Ages 7 to adults

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