🌱 Thousands Of Dollars In Drugs Seized + Mental Health Training

Up and at 'em, Redwood City-Woodside! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 70 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Redwood City-Woodside:

1. Redwood City police seize thousands of dollars in drugs (East Bay Times)
2. San Mateo County Mayors Launch Mental Health First Aid Training (Everything South City)
3. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors candidates set record straight on 'defunding police' (The Almanac Online)
4. San Mateo County Bike Champion Of The Year Announced (Patch)
5. Redwood City Public Library Director Pushes Back On Banning Books (Patch)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

• San Mateo County Community Blood Drive (8:00 AM)
• Prom! - Carlmont High (7:00 PM)
• Kennedy Middle School Presents: High School Musical, Jr. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "NEWS: The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors provided $200,000 to help fund the Mental Health First Aid Training program as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts." (Facebook)
• Port of Redwood City: "Join the Port for our FREE spring concert series taking place every Saturday at the Port waterfront, 451 Seaport Blvd. Bring a picnic and enjoy live music and beautiful scenery." (Facebook)
• Project READ-Redwood City: "Last night, with the help of our The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula, Inc. volunteers, our Project READ Tinker Club built drift motorcycles." (Facebook)
• Woodside-area Horse Owners Association: "This little mini rescue needs some help...he is well loved by the east bay non-profit rescue organization Hold Your Horses Livestock Emergency Evacuation Response Team BUT, he needs surgery - Help if you can." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "This Saturday, April 30, celebrate Children's Day and Book Day with us at either the Schaberg Branch Library (at 10:30am) or the Downtown Library (at 1pm)." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Spring fabric and crafting sale-incredible deals! (April 29)
• Weekly noon-1 silent vigil: peace in Ukraine and ending Earth month , Friday, Apr. 29, Arbor Day (April 29)
• 🌙 New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (April 29)
• FightersRep 13 (April 30)
• Social Security Webinar (May 2)
• Tutoring Information Session (May 4)
• May the Fourth be with You! (May 4)
• Burlesque on Broadway! (May 4)
• Sequoia Drama Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (May 6)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Sustainable San Mateo County's 23rd Annual Awards Celebration (May 11)
• Auditions - Madagascar Jr. (May 18)
• Teen Auditions - Into the Woods (May 23)
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Housing:

• Completely Remodeled Home In One Of The Best Neighborhoods In Union City! (Details)
• Add your listing

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Eric He

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Redwood City-Woodside Daily? Contact me at eric.he@patch.com