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Game Ends in Tie, But Winner is School-Force
The 2013 Parent Softball Fundraiser between Fox and Sandpiper elementary schools was held last Saturday. The game raised $1,250 for School-Force.

Joan has written for several local news organizations, including the Belmont City News and the Palo Alto Daily News, where she was advertorial editor and columnist for nine years. She is active in a variety of community service organizations: Peninsula Humane Society, Companions for the Soul, and Samaritan House. Joan is married to Eric, a wireless product specialist for Cisco; they have two sons in college, a loyal Labrador retriever and two curious cats.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1959, I was raised in Columbus, OH, and attended Ohio University in Athens, where I received a bachelor's degree in journalism. I've been living in the Bay Area for 20 years and am an avid runner, tennis player and SF Giants freak.
The 2013 Parent Softball Fundraiser between Fox and Sandpiper elementary schools was held last Saturday. The game raised $1,250 for School-Force.

From hockey players and figure skaters, to parents and the SF Bulls mascot, dozens turned out on Saturday at the Ice Center of San Mateo with one clear message: "Save Our Rink."
From hockey players and figure skaters, to parents and the SF Bulls mascot, dozens turned out on Saturday at the Ice Center of San Mateo with one clear message: "Save Our Rink."
"Volunteerism helps to keep you young and feeling vibrant," says Sylvia Nelson of San Carlos Elms.
From hockey players and figure skaters, to parents and the SF Bulls mascot, dozens turned out on Saturday at the Ice Center of San Mateo with one clear message: "Save Our Rink."
Representatives from the San Mateo County Sheriff's San Carlos Police Bureau met with residents at a standing-room-only Town Hall meeting last week.
Flowers were (obviously) a big seller Sunday morning.
"Do we really need another store, fast food restaurant or store taking the place of this ice rink?" 16-year-old hockey player.
“Our goal is to get your car back to you in one day,” says Eric Sevim.
The Coast Guard said there were high winds on the bay this afternoon but that it is unclear why the boat capsized. Twelve sailors were on board the Artemis Racing AC-72, a 72-foot catamaran.
Learn about the people and equipment that keep Belmont ticking May 20-24.
One trait an athlete must have to excel as a professional is toughness.
Guitarist Jared Solomon will play two shows this weekend---one in San Francisco and one in Redwood City. Solomon got his start in Burton Park.
San Carlos hiking enthusiast Tom Davids invites you to join him on his weekly walks. This week's adventure is to Fire Trail Loop in Butano State Park.
Viva la Musica Choir and Orchestra is comprised of singers and musicians from throughout the Peninsula. They will perform a their spring concert at Transfiguration Episcopal Church on May 18 & 19.
The San Carlos Children's Theater's production of the "Wizard of Oz" opens this weekend at Central Middle School's Mustang Theater.
Volunteer projects throughout the county helped make improvements to private homes and community facilities, including Barrett Community Center in Belmont.
In just one week, San Carlos Patch will have a whole new look, and along with the new design comes a whole new (and easier!) way to connect.
In just one week, Belmont Patch will have a whole new look, and along with the new design comes a whole new (and easier!) way to connect.