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    Calendar of RSCA Events

    Sounds of he Shores summer concers(jus wo remaining, Sundays, 5-7pm, in Marlin Park)

    on July 17h:

    Cockail Monkeys (Rock, R&B, Pop & Disco)

    and Augus 21s:

    Rip-ides (Beach Boys cover, playing a grea

    dance mix o oldies & conemporary his)

    RSCAs Annual Levee CleanupSaurday, Augus 27h, 8:00am - noon

    (Ge his dae on your calendars now; plan o come

    ou and help us clean up around our levees.)

    Give-N-Go RecyclingSaurday, Sepember 10h, 10am - 2pm

    Halloween ParadeSaurday, Ocober 29h, 1:00pm

    And, o course, Sana will be back in he Shore

    again his year, Sunday, Dec. 11h.

    You can always find more inormaton abou hese

    and oher communiy evens on our web sie a

    RSCA.org.

    2016 Summer ConcersBig Sar in Marlin Park!

    Te Shanks opened 2016s Sounds of the Shores summerconcerts June 12 with one of the largest crowds ever inMarlin Park. Hundreds came out to enjoy the music andmild Sunday afternoon weather.

    Tere are two more concerts this summer. Bring your family,a blanket or chairs, maybe even a picnic supper, and enjoy agreat Sunday afternoon of music and our GREA Shores

    summer weather.

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    REDWOOD SHORES

    COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

    274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173

    RSCA.org2016 Officers

    PRESIDENSue Nix [email protected]

    VICE PRESIDENJim Cvengros [email protected]

    SECREARYLynn Kathleen Adams [email protected]

    REASURERBob Slusser [email protected]

    PAS PRESIDEN

    Harris Rogers

    Board of Directors MembersLynn Adams Sue Nix Nina Boire Connie MunevarJim Cvengros Clemencia RodriguezCarol Ford Harris RogersDon Long Bob SlusserMike Mancusi Andrew Young

    RSCAs Board of Directors meet at theRedwood Shores Library on the 2nd Tursday of

    each month, 7:00 p.m. Our next Board Meeting will b

    July 14, 2016

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (non-HOA area

    Jim Cvengros Carol Ford Sue Nix

    For CC&R copies & information, email [email protected]

    DEADLINES for Te PILODeadline for space reservation is normally the end of the

    week of each month for the following months issue.

    Email for a precise schedule.

    PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community AssociatiTe PILOis the official monthly publication

    of the Redwood Shores Community Association

    Circulation: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses

    Opinions published in Te PILO are solely those of tauthors and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially & expressly designated.

    Page 4 July 2016 Te PILO

    Summer Concerts in Marlin Park .............Page 1Calendar of RSCA Events..........................Page 1

    From Te Mayor / ASK the MAYOR.......Page 5

    ime to Tink about Renovations? ...........Page 8

    History Museums Old Fashioned Fourth ...Page 8

    Its Elementary / Schools Update.............Page 10

    Its a... GOA? .........................................Page 12

    ennis Club 2016 Season Continues ......Page 12Pipeline Soil esting July 5-9 ...................Page 13

    Library Events in July...............................Page 15

    Free Parking Ends at Belmont Caltrain...Page 16

    Classied Ads...........................................Page 16

    Lynns Kitchen..........................................Page 17

    END NOES.........................................Page 18

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    What are the mostimportant decisions wemake as a City Council?

    Ive been asked thatquestion a number of

    times and, while the CityCouncil deals with awide variety of impor-tant issues, I believe thatour budget decisions arefoundational to thehealth of our city as apublic service organ-ization.

    Everything we love aboutRedwood City, every-

    hing we need in our city, and everything we want for our cityan be jeopardized by poor nancial planning by theeadership of the city. You do not have to look far to nd citieswho have found themselves in bankruptcy, dismantling manyof the critical services valued by their residents, because of poornancial decisions.

    Redwood City is fortunate to have experienced decades inwhich the men and women, which have served as leaders inour city, have done a fantastic job ensuring nancial stabilitynd sustainability with responsible budget decisions and solid

    planning for our future. Redwood City is in good nancialtanding.

    During our budget planning and approval process this year,ome of the items the City Council has included:

    Additional police department resources

    Additional re department resources

    Additional library resources

    Redwood City Sesquicentennial celebration

    Bolster rainy day reserve funds

    Increased building inspection staff

    Affordable housing resourcesIt has been said, Its not the beauty of abuilding you should look at; its theconstruction of the foundation that willstand the test of time.

    I believe Redwood City is sitting on asolid, nancial foundation and I knowyour City Council is committed tomaintaining healthy nancial sustain-ability.

    New THIS MONTH: ASK THE MAYOAs I promised last month, this is the rst month with myfeature, ASK HE MAYOR. Here is this months quesand answer:

    Q) I ofen see a Redwood Ciy employee conduc

    landscaping on he islands o Redwood Shores Park

    Wouldn' i be much more cos-effectve o conrac

    his work o a 3rd-pary? (Submited by Joe K.)

    A) While ousourcing can seem like a cheaper way o

    hings, i has been my experience ha economic ac

    are no he bes deerminaton o value. Facors s

    as qualiy-conrol managemen, environme

    consideratons, saey, and ensuring air wages are p

    need o be considered when making hese decisi

    Redwood Ciy does utlize a number o sub-conrac

    or work ha is emporary in naure or when a spe

    skill or service is necessary.

    If youd like to submit a question to ASK HE MAYOemail your question to include ASK HE MAYOR on the subject line.

    I will select one question from all those I receive and answthe following month. If your question is chosen, youll wprize!

    Te PILO July 2016 Pag

    Mayor John SeybertCity of Redwood City

    FROMTHEMAYOR

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    by Liza Riguerra

    Te thought of renovating can be daunting. A major homeimprovement -- like a kitchen or bath remodel can take a lotof time, effort and money. Still, the end result may be worthyour while. Here are 4 things to think about to help you decideif you should take the plunge.

    1. How long do you plan to live in your home?If you plan to stay for a while, it may be worth your while toget your home to look, feel and function the way you want.So you can have that second steam oven to bake those extrapies and roasts for the holidays. Or that open kitchen plan toentertain friends and family. Or the built-in office withmurphy bed that nally has the storage you need for your smallbusiness. In other words, the improvement in your quality oflife may be worth the time and expense.

    2. Do you want to sell your home?

    On the other hand, if you plan to sell your home, you maywant to update it to make it more appealing to potentialbuyers. Redwood Shores realtor Anna Ow says, Many peopleare too busy to get into a home and renovate themselves. Teywould rather spend the money up front, on a home that isalready remodeled. o get the most bang for your buck, itsbest to use materials that are attractive and affordable. RealtorAnna Ow notes, Quartz is a popular choice for counters, andsubway tile is coming back, too.

    3. Do you need to prepare for an aging loved one

    Many families plan to support an aging loved one in thehomes. Likewise, a retiree may want to prepare his or her homfor "aging in place." Such preparations usually involve buildifor safe living and ease of access. So you might convert a 1oor powder bath into a full bath with walk-in bathtub curbless shower. Tis way your aging parent can comfortab

    and safely live on the rst oor without having to ascend tstairs.

    4. Can you afford the cost and the inconvenienceBut back to my rst point. Renovating can be intimidatibecause of the effort and cost involved.

    According to the Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Reporthe average cost of a major kitchen remodel in San Francisis $74k for a mid-range kitchen to $139k for an upscakitchen. And a kitchen renovation can take 3 months longer. Tis means you can expect to be without a kitch

    for much of that time. If you can't accommodate the coor inconvenience, renovation may not be right for you this time.

    (Liza Riguerra is an interior designer who lives in the Shore

    * 2016 Hanley Wood Media Inc. Complete data from theRemodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloadedfree at www.costvsvalue.com.

    4 hings o hink abou before renovatng your home

    Te San Mateo County History Museum will present an OlFashioned Fourth of Julyin the museum, the 106-year-ocounty courthouse located at 2200 Broadway in RedwoCity.

    Between 10 am and 4 pm children will be invited to hancrank homemade vanilla ice cream and then take a tasTeyll also make traditional Independence Day crafts to tahome with them.

    Beginning at 1 pm, adults willbe invited to view vintage lmsof the San Francisco Peninsulafrom the Museums archives.

    Museum admission will behalf-price that day: just $3.00for adults, $2.00 for seniorsand students and, as always,free for kids ve and under.Activities will take place tocoincide with the famousRedwood City IndependenceDay parade.

    History Museum PresentsAn Old-Fashioned Fourth

    Is It Time For a Spruce?

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    Happy Summer! Im writing with news about new principalsand the traffic study for the Sandpiper School expansion.

    New Principal a Redwood Shores ElemenaryEarlier this year, Redwood Shores Elementary Schoolprincipal Bob Sherman announced his retirement. We are

    deeply grateful to Bob for his excellent service as principalfor the last three years. His replacement, Annie Cahoon, isa familiar face in our school district.

    For the last two years, Ms. Cahoon has served as the Deanof Students at Ralston Middle School. She developed anoutstanding reputation as someone with excellent inter-personal and communication skills who could also developeffective programs for students. From 2010-2014, she wasan administrator at the School of Education at theUniversity of San Francisco: teaching a course, helping

    faculty improve their assessment practices, and working onteacher preparation and credentialing. Prior to that, Ms.Cahoon was a literacy coach and middle school English andsocial studies teacher in San Lorenzo and Millbrae. She liveswith her husband and two-year-old daughter in Oakland.

    I am condent that Ms. Cahoon will be an excellentaddition to the Redwood Shores Elementary Schoolcommunity.

    New Ralson Middle School PrincipalSimilarly, Ralston Middle School has a new principal,

    Michael Dougherty, who is following the successful tenureof Joe Funk.

    For the last four years, Mr. Dougherty has been a highlyrespected Assistant Principal at Bristow Middle School inBrentwood, California. In that role, Mr. Dougherty pro-vided leadership across a range of functions includingtechnology, safety, special education, gifted education,educational interventions, student activities, and athletics.

    Prior to his work in Brentwood, Mr. Dougherty taughtmath for nine years at Stone Valley Middle School, a high-

    achieving school in Alamo, just north of Danville. He servas the math department head for ve years and participaton the principal's leadership team.

    We are condent that Mr. Dougherty will be an excellet for Ralston and continue the great work that is happenithere. Currently, Mr. Dougherty lives in Brentwood, and is planning to relocate closer to our school district in t

    fall.

    Traffic Sudy for Sandpiper School Expansion

    Te California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requian Initial Study of potential impacts for the proposexpansion of Sandpiper Elementary School.

    As a reminder, we are planning to expand the campcapacity at Sandpiper from 566 students to 786 studenwhich would allow us to add grades 6, 7 and 8 there.

    Tis will give families in the Shores a local middle gradoption and reduce overall traffic because 180 students wonbe commuting to Ralston Middle School and back each d

    Te Initial Study, including a traffic analysis, is schedulto be available to the public for review and comment froAugust 26 to September 26, 2016. In the August issue Te PILOwe will provide instructions on where to the report and how to submit public comments.

    Write to me at , or call our offiat 650-620-2703. We are a publicly funded organizatiocommitted to serving the community. Tank you for yosupport.

    Dr. Michael Milliken, SuperintendeBelmont-Redwood Shores School Distri

    ITSELEMENTARY

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    by Harvey RadinFar down a trail along the levee, my wife spotted something.Actually, lots of something in the tall, wild foliage. Either verylarge birds, bigger than any we'd seen around the Shores, orsomething else entirely. And then, as we got closer, we heardsounds. Like cowbells? What we saw as we rounded anotherbend in the trail was really something, a herd of goats broughtin for a few days to graze on the foliage.

    Heavy El Nino rain this past winter combined with periodsof unseasonably warm spring temperatures caused foliagealong the levee to grow like...weeds. What a tasty smorgasbordfor a herd of goats! Munching with gusto, they were obviouslyenjoying an all you can eat buffet.

    Really interesting! And another example of the fascinatingamalgamation of things we have here in the Shores. A herd of

    goats doing something that needed to be done and doing itin the most fundamental, old-style manner. While at the sametime in other places in the Shores work was underway oncutting-edge technology, on new systems, mobile apps andother state of the art innovations. Something old andsomething new.

    By the way, if you're out hiking or bicycling along Bay rails,when someone's heading toward you from the oppositedirection, do you sometimes wonder... Should I nod or smile?Should I say good morning or good afternoon?

    Maybe your decision depends on how the person approachingseems to be doing? If a jogger is huffing and puffing and youchoose to greet the person, maybe just a slight nod or smilewill do. But when someone is cruising effortlessly in yourdirection and not gasping for air, is a more robust greetingokay?

    Figuring out what to do can be challenging. Some people areopen to a greeting. Others are not. Gauging someone'sdemeanor can be challenging in the few seconds it takes for ajogger or bicyclist to pass by. And suppose you decide againsta greeting but the person approaching says 'Hi'? What then?

    Maybe someone's written abook about trail etiquette?

    (After a career in corporate comm-unication, Harvey Radin wrotebooks and articles about publicopinion and PR. His articles havebeen published in Business Insider,American Banker and regionalnews media. Te Radins havelived in the Shores since 1984.)

    Its a Bird!It s a... GOAT?

    by Monique SeibelAs the RSCs May tournament approached, members wechecking the weather reports, which indicated possible raiAnd high winds during the week leading up to it didnt aug

    well either. Te day dawned cloudy but windless perfetennis weather as eight men gathered at the Quay Lacourts and twelve women at Shorebird for their respectimens and womens doubles. In this format, players are pairwith a different partner for each set, which consists of a toof eight games. Each player notes his/her score for that sand at the end of the tournament a score is tallied for eaindividual. Redwood Shores must indeed have its owmicroclimates, for the women were forced to suspend play fabout 15 minutes when a light shower wet the courts enouto cause slippery conditions. Te men, a half-mile awa

    reported no such interruption. It was a credit to tournamedirector June Walkers ability to match partners so evenly thin the rst two rounds of the womens division every set scowas 4-4. But things changed in the subsequent rounds ascores became just uneven enough to allow winners to emer

    Te social that evening was held at the home of Judy anMichael Garb. It was a cowboy theme, with Old West stypot luck dishes. In keeping with the spirit, many donncowboy attire for the evening. As usual, prizes were awardto the tournament winners. Among the women, CynthHunton accumulated the highest number of games won, th

    capturing rst prize a ennis Barbie doll. In second plawas Iroula Manuelian, whose prize was a copy of Te Ladof ennis by Desi Northrup. For the men, John Jordan wtop player, receiving rader Joes Cowboy Bark. Ivn Quiontook second prize, a high-tech cooling towel for tennis playe

    Te next open play will be on July 16, and the netournament on July 23. You must be a club member to plin a tournament. For the full calendar of events, informatioabout the club, or to become a member, visit www.rsc.o

    Lets play tennis!

    More Tennis Club Season

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    In order to complete the Environmental Impact Report(EIR) for the SVCW Conveyance System Improvements(the new wastewater pipeline under Redwood Shores), soil cores

    will be collected from selected locations during the week ofJuly 59.

    Soil cores are like soda straws that recover long tubes of dirt.Tey will be used to characterize sub-surface deposits withinthe project excavation footprint.

    Drill locatons off Redwood Shores Parkway exi

    Wha you will see and hear:Youll see a core drill rig (like the one pictured at right) fordrilling and removal of 3 diameter soil cores.

    Te height of the mast of the rig is about 14 (less than theheight of many delivery trucks). Noise will be minimal, similarto traffic noise.

    And WHERE:

    Tese cores will be primarily in the area between US 101and win Dolphin Drive, around the San Carlos Airport.

    wo cores will be completed in the area west of the Silicon

    Valley Clean Water reatment Plant out off Radio Road.

    esting will occupy areas near roads and in existing pubeasements, but lane closures should NO be needed

    complete the work.

    Typical core rig (Geoprobe 8040)

    WHAT TIME:

    Te work will take less than a day at each location, betweJuly 5 - 9, starting around 7 a.m. and ending by 5 p.m.

    CLEAN UP:

    Each core bore hole will be grouted and any asphalt will replaced. Silicon Valley Clean Water will clean up the arto its original condition prior to leaving.

    Soil Core Testng for Pipeline ProjecScheduled for July 5 - 9

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    C L A S S I F I E D A D S

    FLORES HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

    Excellent service, good references.

    Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406

    Silvias Housecleaning ServiceLicense #22085 - Bonded and Insured

    References available on requestServing the Shores for 21 years

    (415) 860-6988

    Redwood ShoresCertified Public AccountantProviding tax preparation and planning,accounting and bookkeeping services

    15+ years experience Shores Resident

    Call Kerman at 650-291-4219

    REDWOOD SHORES, BELMONT,BURLINGAME & WOODSIDE YELLOW CAB

    20% OFF forREDWOOD SHORES RESIDENTS

    (Van Available)

    (650) 921-2038

    Redwood Shores HandymanNo job too small, can do almost anything.

    Redwood Shores Resident

    Call Scott 650-464-3276

    or email [email protected]

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    BILINGUAL MONTESSORI CHILD CARE

    650-888-7301

    High Quality Licensed Child Care & Preschool in theShores. Chinese Immersion and Montessori Program

    Enrichment Curriculum. Nutritious Food.Convenient Location. Experienced Teachers.

    www.ElitePreschools.com/Testimonial

    C L A S S I F I E D A D S

    If you use Caltrain regularly you already know, but if youtake the train only occasionally or use the station parking lotfor other business, please note:

    Effective July 1, 2016parking charges will beenforced at the BelmontCaltrain Station.

    Previously, parking at the

    station was free, but it willnow cost $5.50 per dayto park. Vendors currentlyusing Belmonts southparking lot will be permit-ted to continue allowingtheir patrons to park free during their events in the southlot.

    However, parking in north lot during the Off-the-Grid andFarmers Marketevents will require payment.

    No More Free Parking atBelmont Caltrain Station!

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    Lynn Kathleen Adams

    Tomaoes, Tomaoes, more TomaoesDont you just love summertime with all of the wonderfully freshheirloom tomatoes in your garden or from the Farmers Market?

    marvel at the many varieties and how different they taste.

    Rumor has it that tomatoes were rst cultivated in Peru andransported to Mexico where the Aztecs prepared them with

    peppers and corn. And Im certain that you know they arectually a fruit and not a vegetable! We are now seeing some

    wonderful fresh tomatoes at the Farmers Market.

    Dad always grew the most wonderful delicious and juicyomatoes in his garden in Connecticut. My brother and sisters

    would go to the nursery in the spring with him to select a varietyof small plants, which we would carefully transplant in a specialection of his garden. We were tasked with guarding them as

    hey grew larger from those nasty fat green cutworms hed giveus each a nickel or dime for each bug we plucked off thegrowing plants. (Of course, we had to save the bugs in a containero show him before collecting our loot.)

    On a hot steamy summer day, my Mom and I would take a salthaker and sit right down in the middle of the garden, eatingomatoes warmed by the sun and right off the vine, sprinkled

    with a little salt summer heaven!

    Tis tart is easy to make, and delicious. Te fontina cheese,omatoes and herbs blend nicely together for a very satisfying

    aste. You can serve the tart as an appetizer, or even for a lightuncheon accompanied by a chilled butter lettuce salad.

    TOMATO TART1 sheet frozen puff pastry4 tomatoes, sliced and dried between paper towels1 cups of shredded Fontina cheese1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

    (you can also use fresh basil)Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 egg

    1 tablespoon waterPreheat oven to 400F

    Prepare your ripe tomatoes by slicing into inch slices. Youwant nice large round slices, so may wish to save the ends foryour salad or snack on them while preparing this recipe!

    Place sliced tomatoes on double layer of paper towels, and coverwith another layer of paper towels, and pat to absorb the excessiquid.

    Follow directions on package of frozen puff pastry, but do notdefrost or let sit at room temperature too long. Roll the puff

    pastry out to about 9X13 inch rectangle. Slice about 1 incdough from each side. Place the large section of doughparchment paper on a baking sheet, and put the small stripdough on the edges of the large section of dough to makedge / crust. Prepare the base of the tart by pricking the dowith a fork being careful not to prick the edge / crust.

    Prepare the egg wash by beating the egg and water, and bthe egg mixture on the edges of the tart with a pastry brus

    Bake the tart dough for about 15 minutes or until the cruspuffed and is lightly golden. Dont get it too dark, as youcontinue to bake after adding the tomatoes the idea brown the bottom of the tart.

    Remove the partially baked tart dough from the oven, andwith the shredded cheese, tomatoes (arrange them in a pattern), salt and pepper, and fresh thyme. Place the tart into the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brand crisp on the bottom. Slice and serve while still warm

    Tis tomato tart makes a lovely appetizer for your dinner pbut is also nice for a luncheon accompanied by a crisp orggreens / arugula salad with French vinegarette dressing and sauvigion blanc.

    (Lynn has been an RSCA Board member since 19

    From LYNNs KICHEN(How a Connecticut Yankee embraced California Cuisine)

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    Summerime, Easy LivingHere in the Shores we should constantly remember ourgood fortune. Here are just a few of the things that makethe Shores a unique community and contribute to ourgreat quality of life.

    We enjoy the benets of: a protected island, with limited access and distinct

    boundaries dening our community, bounded bywater on three sides and Hwy 101 on the fourth.

    a diverse population, with our immigrant populationgenerally coming from high-trust societies where thereis general respect for the law and the norms of social life.

    the ability to communicate with almost all members ofour community. Te PILO goes to every residence andmost businesses, and you pass our roadway signboards

    to get to every home in the Shores. Tis ability tocommunicate is a HUGE benet to the Shorescommunity.

    a population that is almost universally English-speaking,even if as a second language, which also makescommunication within the community much easier.

    good infrastructure, an exceptional branch library, andtwo great elementary schools with extraordinaryprincipals and teachers.

    an extremely high interest population that pays close

    attention to community issues large and small.We DO NO have:

    problems with gangs or violence in the community.

    problems with drugs and dealers on our streets or in ourneighborhoods.

    problems with run-down & distressed properties thatcan be attractors for crime and other problems. (Allproperties in the Shores are covered by CC&Rs which serveto keep both business and residential properties in goodrepair.)

    HOAs & non-HOA Areas of he ShoresTe Shores was from the beginning a planned community.As a planned community, every residential area is governedby a set of Covenants, Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs).

    Tose CC&Rs vary between areas, but ALL properties(repeat: ALL PROPERIES!) have CC&Rs with restrict-ions as to the type of building, colors & styles, landscaping,and other exterior features allowed within that area. TeCC&Rs also dene for each area the governing body thatapproves changes and oversees compliance.

    State legislation was passed in 1985 called the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act that allowedthe formation of new entities called home ownersassociations (HOAs) within existing city boundaries. Teselocal HOAs are responsible not only for the CC&Rs butalso for maintenance of common areas within that HOAs

    limits. Tese common areas are property jointly owned byall of the homeowners in a given association.

    East of Shell Blvd and the other areas that were developedafter 1985 were all incorporated as home ownersassociations. Almost 80% of residences in the Shores arein our 20+ individual HOAs.

    But much of Redwood Shores west of Shell Blvd was builtbefore 1985 so was unable to take advantage of the Davis-Stirling Act and organize into HOAs.

    But even non-HOA areas west of Shell are governed by a

    set of CC&Rs.If you own a home in the the Shores and did not receive acopy of the CC&Rs, contact the realtor from whom youbought your home. It is the responsibility of the sellingrealtor that a set of CC&Rs be given to each homeownerwhen that home is purchased.

    CC&Rs ensure that each homeowner keeps their home andlandscaping attractive and in good condition. Tis is justanother of the many things that makes the Shores such abeautiful and GREA place to live!

    Join Our Email LisWith over 5,400 residents and ~600 business in theShores, during the year we occasionally use our email listto keep you informed about issues affecting the Shores andour community events (like our summer concerts inMarlin Park).

    If you would like to be on our email list, simply go toRSCA.org and under Feedback, click the Join our emailist button and sign up.

    OUR PRIVACY POLICY:

    Your inormaton is or use only by Redwood ShoresCommuniy Associaton in conactng you. We do no

    share, sell, or provide our conac lis o any oher person

    or organizaton.

    Levee Cleanup coming in Augus!At the end of each summer RSCA gathers volunteers topick up trash around our levee trails and parks. Pleaseplan to join us this year on August 27th, 8am noon.

    Look for more information in next months PILO, or joinour email list for how to join in this community cleanup.

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