Resolutions for the New Year Calendar of RSCA Events

RSCA 2018 Annual Meeting

With the new year now underway, how are you doing on your
resolutions? Hopefully you’ve packed up all of your holiday
decorations and are thriving due to new exercise routines, Wednesday, February 7th, 7pm @ RWS Library
RSCA February Board Meeting
healthier eating habits, or better relaxation techniques.

Thursday, February 8th, 7pm @ RWS Library

In our unique community of Redwood Shores, we hope that

EGGstravaganza in Marlin Park

everyone will resolve to drive even more carefully, allow a
little extra time for your commute, say hello to neighbors
and make new friends, lend a helping hand around the Saturday, March 24th, 1:00-1:01pm
Shores, take care of your home, yourself and your family. Bring your family to Marlin Park for RSCA’s mini
egg hunt and bunny visit. Kids should bring a
basket to collect SIX eggs (while supplies last).
On overcast, rainy, and all days please be cautious and
courteous on Shores roadways. Our neighborhood streets

Sounds of the Shores Summer Concerts

are shared by many resident and visitor vehicles, delivery

Live music in Marlin Park from 5-7pm on the

trucks, buses, bicyclists, runners, walkers, children and

2nd Sunday in June, July and August.

animals. As vehicles pose the largest danger, all drivers need

(stay tuned for bands and food truck details)

to be diligent and follow traffic laws. Show some love for
the Shores, and your neighbors, by driving as though you
Annual Levee Cleanup around the Shores
are being graded by the DMV! Make complete stops at

Saturday, August 25th (stay tuned for details)

intersections, wait until pedestrians and bicyclists have
completely cleared the crosswalk before you start to turn into
Halloween Parade in Marlin Park
it (especially for our youngest community members as they
Saturday, October 27th at 1pm
are learning), do not drive faster than the speed limit, put
down your phone, keep your eyes open for animals (and
geese) crossing the road, huge puddles, or other obstacles.
Santa Visits the Shores Library in December
We’re all responsible for keeping the Shores clean. Dog (stay tuned for details)

You can always find more information about these

owners in our community have an extra responsibility to

and other community events on our web site at

clean up after your pets. (Your neighbors thank you!)
Have you noticed the warning signs in shopping center and
restaurant parking lots? Do not leave valuables in your car!
Please make sure you take the necessary steps to prevent
RSCA.org
crime in our neighborhoods. If you notice something
suspicious, call the police to investigate the situation.
As winter will soon pass into spring, show some love for the
Shores, and your neighbors by staying courteous, clean, and
safe. Keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and work!
If your goals for the new year were extra tough or maybe a
little too ambitious, be kind to yourself and remember that
you can adjust and start again on any given day.
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MEMBERSHIP THANK YOU FROM RSCA
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR MEMBERS! HOW YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER!
We appreciated those of you who, with your Membership
dollars, support our efforts to keep the Shores a GREAT
place to live and work! You make possible our community
events like our spring EGGstravganza event, Sounds of the
Shores summer concerts, our annual Levee Cleanup,
October’s Halloween Parade, and December’s Santa Visit to
the Shores (co-sponsored by Redwood City Libraries). You also
make possible our advocacy with the City, County, and
e larger our Membership, the more effective we can be.
If you haven’t sent in your Membership form yet (or
misplaced it), we have two options for you!
You can mail a $45 check to RSCA at 274 Redwood Shores
Pkwy, PMB #603, Redwood City, CA 94065. Please send
a note to include your Shores address, phone number and
email address*.
To sign-up online, it’s a two part process (as this is new for

WE APPRECIATE THESE SPECIAL MEMBERS!

other government agencies on issues that affect the Shores.
Along with our letters & reminders for RSCA Membership,
we provide the opportunity for our Members to volunteer
us this year). First, go to our web site at RSCA.org and
“Join our email list.”* We will then send you an email so
you can pay online via memberplanet.com.
*We send occasional reminders of community events and other

WE COULD USE YOUR HELP!

“something extra” to help fund part of our many activities. We important information just for Shores residents.
want to acknowledge these Shores neighbors who graciously
made that additional contribution (as of mid-January):
Robert Kwong RSCA is a volunteer organization, and we need more help.
Ms. Diane Beu e list of things that we could be doing – things we would
Ramon & Sonia Quesada like to be doing – continues to grow. We can find a way to
Remy & Alexandra Burger use just about any skills you might have if you have any small
Pat Pritchard amount of time for community projects. To “give back” to
Ravi K. Nayani this wonderful place we call home, email <info@rsca.org>.
Enrique & Blanca Castillo
Jim & Norma Sturken
Lucia Wettasinghe & Rahim Yaseen
Notice of RSCA’s
* We also want to recognize these special members who have 2018 Annual Meeting
made additional contributions in this and previous years: Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00pm
Ms. Virginia Hughes *Redwood Shores Library
Mr. Jerry Patrick 399 Marine Pkwy at Bridge Pkwy
Andrew & Lesli Leong
Stacey Diodati & Mark Jamison is is your chance to get up to date on the issues that affect
Ms. Tamera Del Bene the home and family lives of every Shores resident.
Takeo & Michi Ohira
Hear about the “State of the Shores”, get a preview of the
Steve & Sema Tosun
“State of Redwood City” and San Mateo County, plus we’ll
Pete & Katie Kitrinos
Kent & Helen Lee have an update on infrastructure and other projects affecting
Ms. Sandra Chung the Shores, especially the waste water pipeline replacement.
Ana & Oleg Nickolayeva RSCA will also elect its new Board of Directors.
Timothy & Irene Poston
*e meeting space is provided as a community service by the City of
Milan & Julie Parikh Redwood City, e City neither sponsors or endorses this event nor the
Ms. Donna Smith presenting individuals or organizations.
Yana Doctorov
Tisa & James Conway Redwood Shores Community Association
Hongjun Fu
Kathryn & Frank Massa
Richard & Joyce Baur
To those who made 2017 such a wonderful year, here’s to 2018 RSCA.org
as we work to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live & work!
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 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org

2018 Board of Directors

Lynn Kathleen Adams Connie Munevar
Nina Boire Sue Nix
Jim Cvengros Ben Ploshay
Carol Ford Clemencia Rodriguez
Shannon Guzzetta Harris Rogers
Don Long Steven Tsujisaka
Mike Mancusi Bob Slusser
Andrew Young

RSCA’s Board of Directors meet at the

Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd ursday of each
month at 7pm. Our next Board Meeting will be:
February 8th, 2018
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (non-HOA areas):
Jim Cvengros Carol Ford Sue Nix
For CC&R copies & information, email <ADB@rsca.org>
DEADLINES for e PILOT
e deadline for space reservation is usually the end of the
first week of each month for the following month’s issue.
Please email <ThePILOT@rsca.org> for a precise schedule.
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
e PILOT is the official monthly publication of
the Redwood Shores Community Association.
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses
Opinions published in e PILOT are solely those of the
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially
and expressly designated.
• Resolutions for the New Year .................................Page 1
• RSCA Events Calendar ..........................................Page 1
• Membership ank You from RSCA .....................Page 4
• RSCA’s 2018 Annual Meeting Notice ....................Page 4
• From the Mayor ....................................................Page 6
• Comcast Project in the Shores ...............................Page 6
• Veterans Memorial Senior Center / YMCA............Page 6
• At Home in the Shores: A Great Contractor ..........Page 8
• It’s Elementary School Update .............................Page 10
• Library Events for February .................................Page 12
• RCLF Celebrates 20th Anniversary .......................Page 12
• Memorial for Ray Robinson ................................Page 12
• Wild West Adventure ..........................................Page 14
• Redwood Shores Tennis Club ..............................Page 14
• Architectural Design Review Board......................Page 14
• St. Mark’s Corner: Souper Bowl...........................Page 17
• Shores Business Classified Ads .............................Page 18
• Lynn’s Kitchen: Walnut Fudge Drop Cookies.........Page 18

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 FROM THE MAYOR
I A N B A I N , CITy OF ReDWOOD CITy
Each year, the City Council meets to discuss our strategic
priorities for the next two years. We do this to help our staff
prioritize issues that we believe will most impact the quality of
life for our community. Our Strategic Plan identifies the City’s
priorities and provides a framework for the organization’s
objectives and work plans, and serves as a valuable tool for
aligning the work of staff with the Council’s priorities.
e City Council is currently focused on these 7 priority areas:
A Community for All Ages — Enhance the quality of life
for residents of all ages, and thoughtfully consider our
seniors and our youth throughout the decision making
process. Bring youth issues to the forefront through
programs and policies, and work with partners to make this
community a better place for the next generation.
Community Building and Communications — Engage the
community in the decision-making processes as a core part of
how Redwood City does business. Build community through
meaningful conversations and create opportunities for
purposeful community dialogue and involvement.
economic Development — Support and sustain a business
environment that contributes to Redwood City’s economic
prosperity and improves the quality of life for the community.
Housing — Foster a wide range of housing options, and build
and preserve affordable housing for people at all income levels.
Government Operations — Uphold the highest standards of
professionalism and skill in City operations, bring creativity
and innovative ideas to the forefront, and provide forward-
thinking programs for the long term benefit of the community.
Public Safety — Provide for the protection and well-being
of the community and keep adults, children, neighborhoods
and families safe.
Transportation — Maintain and improve the City’s
transportation infrastructure of roadways, sidewalks, bicycle
and pedestrian facilities, support local programs for
enhancing the ability of community members to efficiently
travel to and from their destinations, and participate in
regional transportation coordination efforts.
In March, the City Council will deliver the “State of the City”
address, at which time we will report on progress towards each
of these initiatives. We will also update our strategic plan as
we go into our next budget cycle. e City Council will
consider the City’s annual budget in June for the Fiscal Year
2018-2019, which begins in July.
I look forward to periodically reporting on progress made
in each of these areas over the coming year.
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ReDWOOD CITy
ANNOuNCeMeNTS
Comcast Project Requires Lane Closure on
Redwood Shores Parkway in mid-February
Redwood City received a permit request for a Comcast
project that will occur during the week of February 19th
through February 23rd. e scope is a bore for a new line
that runs for a half mile on Redwood Shores Parkway from
Marlin Drive to Avocet Drive. Different segments of one
south bound travel lane will be closed during the duration
of the project. ey will only be permitted to work during
non-commute hours (9:00am-3:30pm).
If you have questions or concerns during the project, please
contact the Public Works Department.
Veterans Memorial Senior Center - YMCA
Redwood City and the YMCA of Silicon Valley are partnering
for a new Veterans Memorial Senior Center and YMCA fitness
and aquatics facility that will serve the growing community’s
fitness, wellness, and recreational needs. is is a long-planned
project that addresses critical building and accessibility
improvements and seeks to respond to an increasing demand
for services in a cost-efficient way.
e City and YMCA are working with ELS architectural firm
to conduct community workshops in early 2018. is is the
first step to begin the community engagement and outreach
process and gain input on the future Veterans Memorial
Senior Center-YMCA project. e next and last community
workshop will be ursday, February 22nd from 6-8pm in
the Redwood Room of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center.
To learn more about the City-YMCA project, details about
the workshops and view a new video about the project, go to:
www.redwoodcity.org/CityyMCAProject.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
in Redwood City on Saturday, February 24th
To participate in this FREE event, schedule an appointment
online at: smchealth.org/hhw or by calling 650-363-4718
(select option 3). e location will be disclosed once your
appointment has been confirmed. Residents can also dispose
of HHW for free at San Mateo County’s permanent HHW
facility by making an appointment (see above).
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How to Find & Hire a Great Contractor
When it comes to remodeling your home, choosing a
contractor is an important decision. The contractor can
make or break a project because he or she coordinates the
many moving parts of a remodel. It’s your contractor’s
responsibility to make sure that your project gets finished
on time and looks fantastic. A good contractor gives
homeowners peace of mind and makes sure the job is
done well. The secret to finding the right person for this
critical job? Start by talking to people you trust.
1. Ask your Friends and Neighbors for Referrals
Talk to friends who have completed remodels that you love.
Would they use their contractor again? You can also check e right contractor can make or break a project.
with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Image: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock.com
for a list of members in your area. Narrow your search down 3. Get estimates
to two or three contractors. en, check the Better Business
e more developed your design is, the more accurate the
Bureau to make sure these contractors don’t have a history
bid will be. For this reason, it’s not very effective to get a bid
of disputes. Review their credentials with the Contractor
early-on in the design process. Be patient and wait until the
Licensing Board. Your contractor should be licensed,
design is as close to finalized as possible.
bonded, and insured.
Ask each contractor to break down their bid into itemized
ese contractors should also routinely do the kind of
costs, so it’s easier for you to compare between bids. If one
project you want to do. For example, if you’re building an
bid is dramatically lower than the other bids, that’s a red
addition onto your home, you want a contractor who has
flag. e contractor may be inaccurate with estimates, or
this experience.
worse, cuts corners and is desperate for business.
2. Interview each Contractor
4. Once a Contractor is Hired…
Once you have a short list, it’s time to interview each
e next step is to create a written contract between you and
contractor to get a sense of his or her communication style.
your contractor—design drawings are also considered part of
ough often overlooked, it’s extremely important that your
this contract. Make sure the contract includes a clear schedule
communication styles match, and you feel rapport with the
of payment. Contractors typically ask for 10 to 15 percent of
contractor. Does he or she seem trustworthy and
the total payment upon signing. Be cautious of contractors
communicate clearly? You are going to pay this person a lot
who ask for large amounts up front. Contracts are usually
of money, and they will be accessing your home, so you want
structured so that payments coincide with milestones in the
to feel a sense of trust.
project. A good rule of thumb is that 10 percent of the total
Here are some of the most important questions you should amount gets paid at the end of the project. And, only pay it
ask a potential contractor: when all the final details are complete and you are satisfied.
• What work does your team do, and what work do you Once you’ve signed the contract, your hard work is done. It’s
subcontract out? How long have you worked with the only a matter of time until you can sit back, relax, and enjoy
subcontractors? your newly remodeled home.
• Can you provide me with references? May I visit
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previous or current clients’ homes? (Ask previous clients
turned award-winning interior designer who
how well the contractor stuck to the timeline and
lives in Redwood Shores. Connect with her
budget, and if they are happy with the outcome.)
on Houzz, LinkedIn or Twitter.

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I T ’ S E LEM ENTARY

A POINT OF PRIDe IN THe SHOReS

Last month, we opened the new classroom building at
Sandpiper School to accommodate our growing enrollment.
is was made possible through Measure I, a facilities bond
measure passed by the community in 2014. e City
Council of Redwood City allowed for the building to be
constructed on City property, and we utilized off-site,
modular construction. ese strategies minimized the cost
to the community and enabled expanded programming at
the Sandpiper Community Center—a win-win partnership
for our students and neighbors. e following photo was
taken at the Open House event on January 11th, including
(left to right): District Trustees Rahila Passi, Suvarna
Bhopale, and Amy Koo; Vice Mayor Diane Howard,
Councilmember Janet Borgens, and Mayor Ian Bain.
LOCAL ReVeNue MeASuRe
You may have received mailings from our school district in
December and January. We are considering a parcel tax
measure for the June 2018 ballot because of inadequate state
funding for our educational program. is measure is part
of a broader fiscal plan that includes cutting costs to be more
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efficient and increasing parent donations. If you would like
to learn more, please visit our website at www.brssd.org or
contact me at 650-620-2703 or mmilliken@brssd.org. Our
Board will be discussing the issue at both its February 8th and
March 8th meetings, expecting to make a decision at the
March 8th meeting. Please attend a meeting or send me your
thoughts, which I will share with the Board.
FeBRuARy IS eNROLLMeNT MONTH!
All families with incoming students for the 2018-2019
school year should enroll their prospective students with the
school district during the month of February. Although we
enroll students year-round, enrolling in February provides
the best chance for a student to be
assigned to the school closest to his
or her home. A link to our
Enrollment Timeline can be found
online at www.brssd.org.
ank you for your continued
support of our schools.
Michael Milliken, Ph.D.
BRSSD Superintendent
 Redwood City Library Foundation
Celebrates 20 th Anniversary
2018 is a special year for us. e Redwood City Library
Foundation is celebrating our 20th Anniversary! is is the
perfect time for us to evaluate our brand, our logo, to ensure
it represents who we are and our commitment to the Library
and our community.
After 20 years, the Foundation is delighted to announce our
updated brand identity, which includes our new logo and new
colors. You’ll see our new look everywhere – on our website,
Facebook page, stationary and marketing materials. We know
that changing a logo is a process that involves many steps and
takes time, so we will incorporate it gradually.

We hope you like our new look! Happy New Year to all our
friends, neighbors, amazing supporters, and partners! Please
visit our website at www.redwoodcitylibraryfoundation.org
for more information or to make a donation.

Memorial for Shores Crossing Guard

Ray Robinson is In Progress
Community members are leading the charge to create a
memorial to Ray’s special personality and tributes to Redwood
Shores. While we were in the process of planning what the
memorial would be, a large SamTrans bus stop was added on
Bridge Parkway and RSCA has been working to have the
advertisements removed to make it look better. We’re
coordinating with Ray’s family and Parks & Rec to place a
resting rock and a plaque dedicating the intersection to Ray.
anks to all who donated. Stay tuned for more details.

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 Carlmont High School Performing Arts
presents
e Wedding Singer!

A Musical Comedy
Come party like it’s 1986! Based on the hit movie, this
musical is filled with totally tubular pop songs that will
have you vogueing along in your seats.

ursday, 2/8/18 at 7:00 pm

Friday, 2/9/18 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, 2/10/18 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, 2/11/18 at 2:00 pm

Ticket prices range from $12 - $20.

For details or to purchase tickets, please visit:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?theatre=chs

Dynasty Cleaners now at Nob Hill

in Redwood Shores
Drop off your clothes at our convenient
lockers located at Nob Hill.
Create an account at dryv.com/register or download the DRYV app.
When you’re ready to place your first order, bag your items and follow our simple (650) 366-7111
4-step process. You’ll receive a notification when your clothes are delivered. www.dynastycleaners.com

Place your items in a locker, set a 4-digit locker code Place your order online or by using our convenient When your order is ready, you’ll receive notification When it’s convenient for you, head to the locker, enter
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Wild West
Adventure...
Yee Ha!
by Harvey Radin by Monique Seibel
Howdy. I’m feelin’ the old wild west after being in Colorado We are your local tennis club. If you love tennis and enjoy
recently. Not that we’re not western out here in California, playing in a relaxed and less intense setting, come and check
we’re as far west as you can be. But there’s a different western us out. ere’s a lot of competitive spirit, but in the end it’s
flavor out where I was around Boulder. I’ll get to that in a about having fun. e 2018 season starts in March with the
second, but first, some similarities between Boulder and annual Membership Mania event scheduled for the 17th,
Redwood Shores. pending approval from Parks & Rec. Watch for informational
ere’s high tech business there, just like here. And there’s a posters going up soon at all the courts in the Shores.
lot of nature all around. But where we see waterfowl, squirrels, For information about the club, or to join, visit
maybe raccoons occasionally around our Shores community, www.rstc.org. Let’s play tennis!
the countryside around Boulder has lots of cattle, coyotes,
prairie dogs and mountain lions.
You kinda feel old, wild western when you’re hiking along
Colorado trails. Maybe you’ve got western music in mind as
you’re walking, with lyrics like “take me out to the old prairie”
and “git along little doggies” running through your mind. And
then, instead of craving California cuisine for lunch, you get a
hankering for some beef jerky.
You’re even strutting around like a cattle wrangler and thinking
about getting cowboy boots. Yep, gotta chaw on some beef
jerky, maybe head out and rope me a steer. I’m thinking all
that until I darn near step smack dab on something those cows
left behind on the old prairie. Maybe I’ll hold off buying fancy
cowboy boots.
But I surely switched back to local cuisine when I returned to
California and switched the music channels in my mind.
When I got in during stormy weather, I noticed a big change Our new president, Nicola Tidwell, partnering with John Jordan.

Did You Know...

in lagoons around the Shores. e water level was really low
when I’d left for Colorado, but the water was way high when
I got back. Did the rain do that?
Actually, it did. Redwood City, I found out, regulates water
levels in the lagoons, according to the city’s website. So, during
“winter months the water level is lower to ensure adequate
storage capacity for storm water runoff...” at explains why
the water was a good foot or more higher. And that’s mighty
good, as those western folks out Colorado way might say.
After a career in corporate communication,
Harvey Radin wrote books and articles
about public opinion and PR. His articles
have been published in Business Insider,
American Banker and regional news
media. He can be reached at:
<hoastrategic@gmail.com>.
... that EVERY residence in the Shores
is covered by Covenants, Codes &
Restrictions (CC&Rs)?
Whether you live in one of our many
Home Owners Associations (HOAs)
or in the original sections of the
Shores, there are CC&Rs on ALL Shores homes!
You should have received a copy of the CC&Rs when
you purchased your home. But if you live west of Shell
and NOT in an HOA, that might have been some time
ago. If you need a new copy, email <ADB@rsca.org>.

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St. Mark’s Corner
Think Souper Bowl for Super Bowl
By Richard Watkins
On February 4th, millions of Americans will sit down to watch the
Super Bowl. ey will sit down to a veritable smorgasbord of food
and drink. Hot wings, nachos, chips, chili, hotdogs, burgers,
guacamole, pigs in a blanket, meatballs, pizza, ribs, potato skins,
fried mozzarella, taquitos, jalapeno poppers and maybe, a carrot or
two. By the end of the game, they will be too stuffed to move.
Stomachs will grumble and make weird noises, trying to digest the
four to five hour feeding frenzy. And by the time they get in their
cars to go home and sleep it off, belts will have to be loosened.
On February 4th, millions of Americans will sit down during the
Super Bowl wherever they can. ey will sit down with nothing to
eat. No hot wings, nachos, chips, chili, hotdogs, burgers, guacamole,
pigs in a blanket, meatballs, pizza, ribs, potato skins, fried mozzarella,
taquitos, jalapeno poppers. Not even a single carrot. By the end of
the game, they will be too weak from hunger to move. eir
stomachs will growl and make weird noises from not eating enough
over the past four or five days. And by the time they get up to move San Carlos Aviation & Supply
to wherever they are going to sleep that night, their belts will have is your local pilot retail shop and also provides
to be tightened. Taxi as well as Limousine service and rental cars.
On February 4th, millions of Americans will lie down while the Super
Bowl is on the TV over their hospital beds. ey will be fed through www.sqltaxi.com
an IV, or if lucky, actual food based on whatever their medical
condition will allow. Jell-O®, broth, a roll, crackers or ice chips. ey
will moan and groan from the constant pain and discomfort they’ve
been experiencing for the past four or five months. By the end of
the game, they will be asleep because their bodies will be exhausted
from fighting whatever it is that they’re fighting. And by the time
they get rolled into an ambulance to transfer them to another
hospital that specializes in operating on patients with their particular
illness, they will need to be strapped onto a gurney.
On February 4th, the St. Mark Youth Group will stand outside the
church after each Mass before the Super Bowl. ey will stand
holding soup pots collecting monetary donations as they participate
in the 2018 Souper Bowl of Caring initiative. 100% of the money
collected will then be given directly to a charity of the group’s choice.
e Souper Bowl of Caring program began in 1990 (when the 49ers If you are planning to attend any of the three morning Masses on
beat the Broncos 55-10) with a simple prayer said by Reverend Brad Super Bowl Sunday (8:00, 9:45 and 11:30), or Saturday 4:30 Mass
Smith of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South the night before, you will have the opportunity to assist the Youth
Carolina: “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help Group in their efforts by donating whatever you happen to have
us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat.” In that jingling in your pocket (and maybe one or two non-jingling items).
first year, 22 churches raised $5,700. e number of groups involved If you weren’t planning on attending any of the Masses, but you are
has steadily grown each year, and so has the amount raised and put so moved to contribute anyway, St. Mark is located at 325 Marine
back into the communities. In 2017, approximately 6,538 groups View Ave in Belmont. Your donation will be greatly appreciated and
participated, collecting over $10 million in cash and donations. gladly accepted. And, since you’ll be there anyway, why don’t you
e St. Mark Youth Group has participated in the event since 1998 stick around for the next Mass. You’ll have time. e game won’t
and has donated their collection to organizations such as St. Vincent start until around 3:30 PM. Plus, there is fellowship after Mass in
de Paul Society, St. Jude’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors Project, the Parish Center where you can get a jumpstart on your day full of
Catholic Worker House and many others. eating with coffee, donuts and other Super Bowl worthy goodies.

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