Community Corner
The Week Ahead in Belmont--Candidate Forums, Teen Open Mic, Pumpkins Galore
A quick look at what lies ahead for you in Belmont this week. If you think we've missed something, please email the editor at joan.dentler@patch.com.
Click on event titles for times and location.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
The Bully Project
Bully made history at its premier screening in 2011 at the Tribeca film festival. Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film follows the lives of five students who faced bullying on a daily basis. Since its release, more than 2 million kids have watched it and it has made a difference in many lives. The screening will be followed by a discussion with staff from the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center.
Dine Out For Meals on Wheels
On Tuesday, October, 15, participating restaurants in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties will donate a percentage of the day's sales to support Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.'s Meals on Wheels program and feed local homebound seniors.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
BRSSD Candidate Forum at Nesbit Elementary School
The seven BRSSD board of trustees candidates will take written questions from audience members at Wednesday's forum at Nesbit.
Beginning Word Processing
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2007.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Film screening of "A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Earth"
(Palo Alto)
Film screening on environmental activism, from conservation to climate change. A Fierce Green Fire is a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties).
Friday, Oct. 18
Teen Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night is back! You've got 6 mins to show us what you've got. All acts welcome! Refreshments will be provided. For ages 12 and up.
Just Between Friends Baby, Kids & Maternity Consignment Sale
Just Between Friends is the Bay Area's largest baby,
children's and maternity consignment sale! Held twice a year at the San Mateo Event Center, shoppers can find over 35,000 items including baby gear, clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and more at 50-90% off of retail prices. Sunday is our half-price sale when many items go 50% off! Sellers earn 60% automatically or 65% if they help at the sale and they get to shop the sale early, before it's open to the public!
Sat./Sun. Oct. 19-20
43rd Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, "The World Pumpkin Capital Celebrates the Great Gourd"
The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a special display of titanic heavyweight champion pumpkins, smashing entertainment with three stages of stellar live music, the Great Pumpkin Parade
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