18th Annual San Carlos Art & Wine Faire - October 11th and 12th
The Peninsula’s Premiere Fall Festival, the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce’s Art and Wine Faire will celebrate its 18th year on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 & 12. The Faire covers both sides of San Carlos Avenue (between El Camino and Walnut) and on Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue to Arroyo. The Faire is easily accessible from Caltrain and SamTrans - see directions at bottom of linked page.
A wide selection of over 290 of high quality, hand-picked artists and exhibitors present their beautiful work for Faire goers. Attendees always comment on the high quality of the art and the diverse offerings. There will be a treasure trove of ceramics, pottery, watercolor, oil paintings, photography, wood working and jewelry – something for everyone! Not to mention food, wine and musical entertainment. More...
Burton Park Playground Project - Opening Later This Month Construction of the new Burton Park playgrounds and water spray feature is almost complete. The new landscaping vegetation, lawn and trees have been installed and we have begun the maintenance period. This allows for adequate root growth and will enable quicker recovery to any future damage.
Assuming everything proceeds on schedule we are hoping to open the playground before the end of October and are planning a ribbon cutting ceremony. We look forward to children and parents alike enjoying the new playground area.
Citywide Garage Sale & Passport Services Have Been Cancelled
The Annual Citywide Garage Sale and Passport Services at City Hall have been cancelled. Their cancellation is due to the loss of a position in the City Clerk Department that has not been refilled due to the City's General Fund Budget problems. The City may revisit these services in the future once voters have an opportunity to consider a proposed General Fund Revenue Measure in November 2009.
Report on Potential Revenue Measure & City Budget Problems (Watch the Video)
During the July 28th City Council Meeting, City Manager Mark Weiss presented a report from the Council Revenue Subcommittee (Mayor Lewis & Vice Mayor Grassilli) on a proposed one-half cent sales tax revenue measure for the ballot as well as a review of the City's Budget Problems. Click on this link to watch the presentation, public testimony and Council discussion. (1 hour 35 minutes) More...
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