🌱 Patch AM: Local Educator Recognized For Making A 'Huge Difference' For Belmont Kids

Morning Belmont! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Belmont special programs leader praised for championing kids with IEPs

Also on today's calendar: AutoVino Hosts Cars & Cabernet Toys for Tots Drive and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
• Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Educator Recognized For Making A 'Huge Difference' For Belmont Kids (patch.com) — Belmont families are celebrating special programs case manager Lisa Zachary, honored for her work supporting local students with IEPs in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. A community member praises her deep experience from teaching to serving as a principal, saying Belmont kids are fortunate to have such a strong advocate who truly understands their needs.
   

📸 Around Belmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmont

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• AutoVino Hosts Cars & Cabernet Toys for Tots Drive
  380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
  11:30 am

Friday January 9

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
  The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Playtime Storytime
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  10:30 am
• Bilingual Hindi Storytime With Stay and Play
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  10:30 am
• Tech Tutor Drop-In
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  1:00 pm
• San Carlos Friends of the Library Book Sale
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  1:00 pm
• Maker Hangout
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  2:00 pm
• Zumba Party!
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Paws for Tales
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  5:00 pm
• Spanish Conversation Club
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  6:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Beach Break Film Festival
  1167 Main St , Half Moon Bay
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Red Flowers in Pastels with Deborah Shea
  ART BIAS , 1700 Industrial Rd Unit 207 , San Carlos
  9:00 am
• Precision 900 .22 Rimfire
  Coyote Point Rifle & Pistol Club , 1601 Coyote Point Dr , San Mateo
  9:00 am
• San Mateo Saturday
  College of San Mateo , 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd , San Mateo
  9:00 am
• Sewing Machine Basics Jr - Winter Break - Fleece Buff/Hat
  Foster City Library , 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard , Foster City
  10:00 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Belmont PatchAM possible:

• Samaritan House — (650) 347-3648
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• Cre8 A Couch — (650) 591-4663
  Custom Couches & Sectionals - Made in the USA Built to Last
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• Amara — (650) 486-1703
  A California cuisine restaurant with mediterranean leaning.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello,
  I am looking for a reliable mother’s helper to assist with my kids (2yrs and 4yrs) during January. Schedule (flexible) Monday–Friday Morning: 7:00… (Nextdoor Western Hills)
• A fire alarm was reported at 1012 E Poplar Ave #1 in San Mateo, and a traffic collision with injuries on southbound US-101 south of E Poplar Ave caused left and center lanes to be blocked, but all lanes were later reopened.
  6:28PM on Dec 18: Fire alarm reported at 1012 E Poplar Ave #1, San Mateo. (Nextdoor )

• Joby Aviation posted a job opening for Quality Inspection Supervisor in San Carlos. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Overnight Facility Patrol in San Carlos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Carlos

• 10 Events In Northern CA To Keep Kids Busy During School Break (patch.com)
• Indian American Pranita Venkatesh becomes San Carlos mayor (americanbazaaronline.com)
• This Flying Car Stock Just Announced a Major Production Update. Should You Buy Shares for 2026? (barchart.com)

San Mateo

• 2 Package Thieves Arrested In San Mateo While Officers Patrolled Area Known For Porch Pirates: Police (patch.com)
• In-Person Visits Resume At SMC Jail After Repairs Made To Elevator (patch.com)
• Gunfire Reported At Intersection In SMC Town: Police (patch.com)

Foster City

Ok Belmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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