Belmont Chamber Events 10/29/2007

Sundays @8:30AM – 1:00PM ~ Farmers Market – Booth space available.

NOW YEAR ROUND!!!
If you would like to promote your company – come and share the Chambers booth.  This is a free service to members of Belmont Chamber.  Call the office at 650-595-8696 or Email us at execdirector@belmontchamber.org with dates and times that you would like to reserve part of the booth.  This is a GREAT way to reach the community.

Monday-Saturday @ 10AM and Sunday 1PM ~ Friends’ Book Store

Location: Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas

Proceeds benefit the Belmont Library.  Information: 650-593-5650

Monday, October 1^st – Monday, November 5th ~ Dolly’s Hal-O-Ween pet photo contest
Location:  Dolly’s Treasures
Enter up to 2, 5×7 or smaller, photos of your pet (costumes optional).  You may bring your photo(s) to Dolly’s Treasures in the Carlmont Village Shopping Center, Belmont. or e-mail to dollydawg@sbcglobal.net  The photos will be posted at our store and customers will be able to vote for their favorites– Nov 6th through Nov 17th.  The photos receiving the most votes will be eligible to win one of 3 pet gift baskets from dolly’s Treasures. Value up to $50.00.

September 10th – November 3rd @ 2:00 PM & 3:00PM ~ National Weight Loss Contest
Location:  Healthy Inspirations – 390 El Camino Real #H
ealthy Inspirations is having a National Weight Loss Contest called, "Get Inspired to lose it". The contest starts September 10th & ends November 3rd, just in time for the holidays. It is an 8 week fun program open to all women, including Teens. Everyone participating will receive a T-shirt & pedometer. There will be big cash awards!!  So hurry into Healthy Inspirations to register for the contest. Located at 390 El Camino Real, #H, Belmont. Call 650-595-5239 for additional information.

Monday, October 29^th @ 12PM~ Rotary Meeting
Location:  The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"
The Belmont Rotary meets every Monday at The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"!

Tuesday, October 30^th @ 8:00AM ~ Lions Meeting
Location:  IHOP on El Camino Real in Belmont

The newly constituted Belmont Lions Club meets on the First and Third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Belmont IHOP.  New members are most welcome. 

Wednesday, October 31^st, 2007 ~ CSM Fall Health Fair
Location: CSM Building 5
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.574.6396
This event will features more than 30 health services-related booths (for example, blood pressure screening, blood sugar testing, massage, podiatry, yoga & fitness, acupressure and pandemic flu preparedness). A blood drive will also be held. Flu shots will be administered. Other highlights include free food and prizes.

Saturday, November 3^rd @ 7:30 PM ~ Concerto Competition

Location: Taube Conference Center

Student performers compete for solo performances with the Redwood Symphony’s 2008 season.  Awards in Vocal and Instrumental categories.

Admission $5 general

Monday, November 5^th @ 12PM~ Rotary Meeting

Location:  The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"

The Belmont Rotary meets every Monday at The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"!

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 ~ General Municipal Election

Location:  City of Belmont

The City of Belmont will hold a General Municipal Election on November 6^th.  More details to follow.

Tuesday, November 6^th @ 8:00AM ~ Lions Meeting

Location:  IHOP on El Camino Real in Belmont

The newly constituted Belmont Lions Club meets on the First and Third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Belmont IHOP.  New members are most welcome. 

Wednesday, November 6^th @ 7:00PM ~ Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

Meetings are held in City Hall Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane in Belmont; on the first Wednesday of each month at 7PM

Tuesday, November 6^th @ 7:00PM ~ Planning Commission Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

The City of Belmont Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Belmont Council Chambers One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA.  Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Wednsday, November 7^th @ 6PM ~ Flight of imagination
Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos
Family Connections with the support of Linden Tree Bookstore and Hiller Aviation Museum invites you to celebrate children’s literature at our ninth annual fundraiser.  Come and enjoy complimentary refreshments, book sales, book signing and a raffle for fabulous prizes.  Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  This event is not recommended for children.

Saturday, November 10^th, and Sunday, Nov. 11^th @ Library Hours ~ Second Annual Fobl Book Store Sale
Location:  Belmont Library, Taube Room
Many books at 50%, some at 20%, with Special books at 20% off for Friends’ members.

Saturday, November 10 @ 12-5 PM and Sunday, November 11^th  @ 1-5PM ~ Second Annual Friends’ Store Sale
Location: Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
20-50% off great books.  Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.  Information: 650-593-5650

Sunday, November 11^th @ 1-4PM ~ Content, Curated by Arabella Decker
Location: Peninsula Museum of Art, in Twin Pines Park
Peninsula museum of Art presents Content, curated by Araella Decker

Sunday, November 11th @ 3PM ~ The Three Sopranos
Location: Ralston Hall Mansion Ballroom
An ireverent approach to operas greatest hits and musical theater classics: presented by Marcelle Dronkers, "Cackle-atura Soprano," Aurora Bardes, "Drama Queen," Debra Lambert, "Messy-Soprano."

Admission $20/$10 Seniors and Students

Monday, November 12^th @ 12PM~ Rotary Meeting
Location:  The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"
The Belmont Rotary meets every Monday at The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"!

Tuesday, November 13^th @ 7PM ~ American Association of University of Women

Location: Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas

A member of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office will speak on "Women in Custody-A Growing Population."  Information: 650-593-1950

Tuesday, November 13th @ 7:30PM ~ City Council Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, One Twin Pines Lane in Belmont. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 27 in Belmont.  If you would like to contact the City Council collectively, please use the following link:  CityCouncil@belmont.gov – Please be advised: Our Mail Server does not accept files over 2 megabytes. Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Friday, November 16^th @ 8 am ~ CSM Jazz fest (All Day)
Location: CSM Theatre
Contact: 650.574.6163
More details are forthcoming.

Friday November 16^th @ 4 – 7PM and Saturday November 17^th @ 12-4PM ~ Ralston Florist Open House

Location: Ralston Florist, 936 Ralston Avenue

Welcome the holiday season in with Ralston Florist’s Open House.  Shop for gifts and home décor while sipping cider.  Watch our talented designers demonstrate ways with flowers and gifts.  Demonstrations at 4, 5 & 6 o’clock on Saturday.  Door prizes, discounts and specials both days.  R.S.V.P 650-592-6313

Saturday, November 17^th and Sunday, November 18^th @ 10AM to 4PM ~ Book Nook Holiday Sale

Location: Book Nook, #7 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont

During the Holiday Crafts Fair.  Sponsored by Friends of the Belmont Library.  Information: 650-593-5650

Saturday, November 17^th & 18^th @ 10-4 PM~ Book Nook Holiday Sale
Location: Book Nook
Open during the Holiday Craft Fair
at Twin Pines Park.

Saturday, November 17^th, 8 to 11 pm ~ Jazz Under the Stars at CSM
Location: CSM Building 36, Fourth Floor Observatory
Free and open to public
Contact: 650.378.7241 or collegeofsanmateo.edu/astronomy
This is a monthly star party near the first quarter moon and is held weather permitting. Through telescopes, see lunar mountains & craters, Jupiter, galaxies and more–all while listening to the sound of KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM. Free parking in lots 7 & 8 (collegeofsanmateo.edu/map). This event is co-sponsored by CSM and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society.

Saturday & Sunday, November 17 & 18, 2007 @ 10AM until 4PM ~ Holiday Craft Faire

Location:  Twin Pines Senior & Community Center

Come and get ready for the Holidays; buy items to give and decorate your home.  For more information call 650-595-7444

Sunday, November 18, 2007 @ 1PM – 4 PM ~ Home for the Holidays

Location: Ralston Hall Mansion, Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Ave.

Join us for a festive afternoon including a light luncheon and deserts, spirits of the season, boutique marketplace, informal modeling of special occasion fashions, designer holiday decorations and lively entertainment.  Adults $30 before November 9^th and $40 after November 9^th.  Ages 11-17  $20.  Please call 650-508-3501 for tickets.  Information 650-508-3645.

Monday, November 19^th @ 12PM~ Rotary Meeting
Location:  The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"
The Belmont Rotary meets every Monday at The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"!

Tuesday, November 20^th @ 7:00PM ~ Planning Commission Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

The City of Belmont Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Belmont Council Chambers One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA.  Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Tuesday, November 20^th @ 8:00AM ~ Lions Meeting
Location:  IHOP on El Camino Real in Belmont

The newly constituted Belmont Lions Club meets on the First and Third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Belmont IHOP.  New members are most welcome. 

Thursday, Novenber 22^nd @ 6:30PM ~ Water District Board Meeting
Location:  3 Dairy Lane
The Mid-Peninsula Water District Board of Directors holds their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month.  Meetings are held at the District office located at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont.  Meetings start at 6:30pm and the public is invited at attend.  Change of meeting dates due to the holidays:  November’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 and December’s meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007.

Monday, November 26^th @ 12PM ~ Rotary Meeting
Location:  The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"
The Belmont Rotary meets every Monday at The Van’s Restaurant "on the hill"! 

Monday, November 26th, 2007 in the evening ~ Light of Belmont Christmas tree

Location:  Carlmont Shopping Center

The Christmas tree at the Carlmont Village Shopping Center will have its annual lighting of Belmont’s Christmas tree.  More details to follow – mark your calendar.

Tuesday, November 27^th  @ 7:30PM ~ City Council Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, One Twin Pines Lane in Belmont. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 27 in Belmont.  If you would like to contact the City Council collectively, please use the following link:  CityCouncil@belmont.gov – Please be advised: Our Mail Server does not accept files over 2 megabytes. Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Friday, November 30th, 2007 @ 6PM-11:30PM ~ The 10^th Holiday Gala "All that Glitters"

Location:  Oracle Conference Center

Annual Fundraising Gala – This event is to raise money for the Arts & Education Foundation to let the community have a grant source for arts and education.  An evening of entertainment, raffle items, dance and CHEER!!!

Saturday, December 1^st @ 8:00PM & Sunday, December 2^nd @ 3:00PM ~ Viva la Musica
Location: St. Mark’s Church, 325 Marine View, Belmont (off Hiller Avenue)
Viva la Musica, a Belmont-based 60-voice community chorus under the direction of Shulamit offman
Program: Handel’s Messiah (highlights), and holiday music written by composer friends of Viva
Tickets can be purchased by calling (650) 281-9663 or via the website at www.vivalamusica.org
Don’t wait to get tickets as these concerts often sell out! Come and hear one of the premier choral groups on the Peninsula in their new home!

Tuesday, December 4^th @ 7:00PM ~ Planning Commission Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

The City of Belmont Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Belmont Council Chambers One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA.  Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Wednesday, December 5^th 2007 @ 6:30 PM ~ Tree Lighting Ceremony

Location:  Civic Center, 1 Twin Pines Lane

Viva la Musica will be caroling.   Viva la Musica, a Belmont-based 60-voice community chorus under the direction of Shulamit Hoffman.

Friday, December 7^th, 2007 and Saturday and December 8^th, 2007 @ 7:30 PM ~ Christmas Double Bill

Location: Cunningham Memorial Chapel

Amahil and the Night Visitors

Menotti’s famous Christmas opera, conducted by Henry Mollicone, directed by Greg Fritsch, performed by the NDNU/Pocket Opera Studio.

NDNU Concert Choir

The new choir makes its debut, performing music of the season, under the direction of Michael Najar.

Admission $20/$10 Seniors and Students

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 @10AM until Noon ~ Breakfast with Santa

Location:  Twin Pines Senior & Community Center

Come and have Breakfast with Santa Claus.  For more information call 650-595-7444

Saturday, December 8th @ 1PM – 4PM ~ Santa Paws
Location: Dolly’s Treasures, in the Carlmont Village Shopping Center
Bring your pet for a photo opportunity with Santa.  This event is to benefit
animal rescue organizations in the Bay Area.  Donations of $20 or more will receive 2 4×6"
prints of your pet (and or you) with Santa, plus a CD of all the original pictures taken of your pet during the photo shoot.

Saturday, December 8^th @ 11:00 AM – 3:00PM ~ Blood Drive
Location:  Bloodmobile in parking lot of Carlmont Village Shopping Center – Corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and Ralston
Carlmont Village Shopping Center and Belmont Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring this annual Blood Drive.  You can sign up on line at www.bloodheroes.com – Sponsor code: carlmont.  If you have questions contact Esther at 650-652-4124.  Walk-ups are welcome!

Tuesday, December 11^th @ 7:30PM ~ Broadway Studio Showcase

Location: NDNU Theater

Directed by Marc Jackobs

Music Direction by William Liberatore

Choreography by Dottie Lester White

Songs, scenes and dances performed by the Fall 2007 Musical Theater Workshop

Admission $5

Tuesday, December 11^th @ 7:30PM ~ City Council Meeting

Location:  City Council Chambers – One Twin Pines Lane

City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, One Twin Pines Lane in Belmont. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 27 in Belmont.  If you would like to contact the City Council collectively, please use the following link:  CityCouncil@belmont.gov – Please be advised: Our Mail Server does not accept files over 2 megabytes. Planning Commission meetings broadcast live on Channel 27 – Also available on the Internet at: http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/belmont_webcast/index.html

Thursday, December 13^th  @ 6:30PM ~ Water District Board Meeting
Location:  3 Dairy Lane
The Mid-Peninsula Water District Board of Directors holds their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month.  Meetings are held at the District office located at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont.  Meetings start at 6:30pm and the public is invited at attend. 

Park and Recreation now has online registration; http://activenet4.active.com/belmontparksandrecreation/.  If you have an Activity, Camp, Class or Swimming that you would like to sign up for, just click on the http above.  You can sign-up 24/7.