Parents Look to Open Rocketship School

Editor's Note: Welcome to "Week Ahead" a new column for Redwood City-Woodside Patch that gives our readers essential information at a glance—places to go and things to do in Redwood City, Woodside and the surrounding area. For most of us, I'm sure "try something new" or "find a new hobby" are high up on our to-do list. Patch helps you accomplish this with novel ways to change up your weekly routine with fun events, out-of-the-box programs and classes you've always wanted to try.

Meeting about Opening a Rocketship School in Redwood City

Monday, April 15; 6:30 p.m.  

2798 Bay Rd, Redwood City

We are a group of parents who are trying to open up a Rocketship School in Redwood City we need more parents to come to our meetings and support us. The education of our kids is important.They are the future. any questions please call 650-799-3274. Thank you.

Do Not Throw Away: Art from Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence Program

Tuesday, April 16; 11:00 am 

Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA

The Cañada College Art Gallery continues its Spring, 2013 season with Do Not Throw Away: Art from Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence Program, a unique presentation of artworks made from recycled materials, videos, digital images, and photographs by artists including Alex Nichols, Adrienne Pao, Lauren Scott, Bill Russell, Cherie Johnson, Linda Raynsford, Ethan Estess, Sharon Siskin, Dio Mendoza, David Hevel, and Nomi Talisman.

On view from Tuesday, April 16 through Thursday May 9th, 2013. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, April 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sequoia H.S. Cheer Team Tryouts

Tuesday, April 16; 4 p.m.  

Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City

The Sequoia Cheer Team is a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP program. The squad just won 1st place at USA Spirit Nationals for the first time in school history. All boys and girls who are interested in joining the team need to attend an info meeting (mandatory) on April 16th either during lunch or at 4:00 in the small gym. The team is not only competitive, but very involved in school and community events.

More information about tryouts and what is required can be found at www.sites.google.com/site/sequoiacheerteam. Coach Stacy Morell can also answer questions via e-mail at seqcheer@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing all of the talent and spirit that comes out for Sequoia Cheer!

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Thursday, April 18; 8 p.m.  

Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St, Redwood City

A tale of seduction set in France among aristocrats, this drama explores decadent sexuality, morals and manipulation played as the ultimate battle of the sexes between the rivals Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. In this classic story of revenge, love, lust, and betrayal, Les Liaisons Dangereuses shows us that "the only thing which might surprise one is how little the world changes." Directed by: Jeffrey Bracco

Earth Day on the Bay 2013

Saturday, April 20; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City

The Marine Science Institute is honoring Planet Earth with our Earth Day on the Bay event on Saturday, April 20.  This all day event is filled with family-friendly events geared towards providing fun, memorable, and meaningful experiences to bond you with San Francisco Bay, and the planet.

We throw open our doors to the public just once a year so we have packed in a terrific variety of watery ways to have fun and learn about our treasured San Francisco Bay.  Admission is free!

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