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SUMMARY:Community Service Saturday: Fun Volunteerism and Generous Donations
DESCRIPTION:Community Service Saturday: A Week of the Family Highlight in San Carlos\, CA\nAs part of the San Carlos Week of the Family\, Community Service Saturday is a day dedicated to giving back and strengthening the bonds within our community. Join your neighbors and friends for a meaningful day of service and connection\, embracing the spirit of helping one another and making San Carlos a better place for everyone. \n\nEvents This Saturday\nCommunity Service Saturday offers a variety of volunteer opportunities suitable for all ages. Whether you’re a family\, an individual\, or part of a group\, there are plenty of ways to participate. Here are the events included: \n  \nSan Carlos Week of the Family Critical Items \n\nTowel Collection for Pet Rescue Shelters\n\nLocation: Bow Wow Meow\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nDonated towels will be used for bedding\, grooming\, and cleaning to improve the quality of care for rescue animals. Only new and very gently used bath towels.\n\nEyeglass Collection\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nBring you used eyeglasses to drop-off boxes at Week of the Family events. If you can’t drop them off on this day see other convenient locations at www.sancarloslions.org or call 650-597-1777. \n\nFood Drive for Caring Cupboard\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nWe will be collecting canned food and packaged food to help fill our winter pantry. No glass please. Drop these off at any Community Service Saturday location. \n\nTierra Linda / Mariposa Living Campus Workday\n\nLocation: Tierra Linda Middle School and Mariposa Upper Elementary Campuses\nTime: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM\n\nCome help with the care of our living campus at Mariposa Upper Elementary and Tierra Linda Middle School! Tasks may include weeding\, pruning\, planting\, and much more! No green thumb required\, but bring your water bottle and work gloves. All events will have garden tasks for ages 5+. \n  \n \n  \n \n\nBooks for Hug-a-Book Program\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nThe popular Hug-a-Book program\, sponsored by the San Carlos Kiwanis Club\, is asking for donations of new or gently used books for early elementary age children. Kiwanis Club members take turns reading in SCSD classrooms and then donate the books to the classrooms and school libraries. \n\nCupid Crew\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nMake valentines cards for residents of the San Carlos Elms\, or make them for your family and friends! We have plenty of art supplies or bring your own! \n  \n \n  \n \n\nKindness Rock Painting\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nThe Carlmont Key Club is hosting a painting party where participants can decorate 100 rocks with messages of kindness and compassion\, with all supplies pre-prepped for creativity to flow. Finished masterpieces will be donated to the Youth Center’s rock garden\, and attendees can also create a rock to take home! \n\nCommunity Warmth & Wellness Day\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nBring gently used or new warm clothes\, blankets\, and accessories to donate and help us keep our community cozy this winter. Kids and families can participate in creating calming jars—one to take home and one to gift to a child in a local school. These calming jars\, filled with glitter and calming colors\, are perfect tools to help kids relax and refocus. We’ll provide all the materials\, so just bring your creativity and a giving spirit! Enjoy light snacks\, music\, and the chance to connect with other families while giving back. \n\nBook/Puzzle/Toy Collection Ages 2–5\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\nPlease help local low-income children served by Learning Home Volunteers. Donate new (or almost new) books\, puzzles and learning toys (not stuffies) for 2-5 year-olds. \n\nMaking Fleece Dog Toys\n\nLocation: Arbor Bay School\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\nJoin the Friends of the San Carlos Dog Park to create durable\, handmade dog toys for local rescue shelters by braiding fleece fabric and repurposing old materials for sustainability. Volunteers will craft toys in various sizes to suit all breeds\, bringing joy and comfort to shelter dogs. Woof! \n\nHow to Get Involved\nParticipation is easy and rewarding: \n\nSign Up: Register for a specific project or activity ahead of time to ensure we have supplies and space available. Registration details can be found on the San Carlos Week of the Family website.\nBring Your Family and Friends: This is a wonderful opportunity to teach children the value of community service while spending quality time together.\nWear Comfortable Clothing: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All necessary tools and materials will be provided.\n\n\nWhy It Matters\nCommunity Service Saturday is more than just a day of volunteering—it’s a chance to: \n\nBuild meaningful connections with your neighbors.\nTeach the importance of giving back to younger generations.\nEnhance the spaces we all share and rely on.\nStrengthen the sense of pride and unity in San Carlos.\n\n  \nJoin Us for a Day of Service and Connection\nMake a difference in your community by participating in Community Service Saturday during the San Carlos Week of the Family. Together\, we can create a more vibrant\, caring\, and connected San Carlos. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\nSan Carlos Week of the Family\nThis event is part of the San Carlos Week of the Family. For more events during this week\, please visit the Official Website at https://www.sancarlosweekofthefamily.org/2025events/ \n\nSee other interesting events in San Carlos. You may also check the main calendar for the dates of these\, or to save them on your personal calendar. \n\n\nDon't miss out!Subscribe To San Carlos LifeAdd your email here to subscribe to all things San Carlos Invalid email address Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time.Thanks for subscribing!\n\n\nWhat’s Great about San Carlos? \n \nAbout San Carlos Life\nMark Martinho and Vivienne Kelvin are the hosts of San Carlos Life and have been residents of San Carlos for years. While running San Carlos Life together with an awesome team\, Mark and Viv are also in the business of real estate. They are the co-owners of Vabrato\, a luxury real estate brokerage serving the City of Good Living and the whole of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. \nWith over 30 years of combined experience in the business and 95% of their clients coming in from referrals\, Mark and Viv take great pride and joy in exceeding your expectations. \nNeed help in buying or selling a home in San Carlos?\nWe’re never too busy for you or your referrals. If you know anyone who needs help in buying or selling a home in San Carlos\, we’d love to chat with them! \nContact Mark and Viv of Vabrato Real Estate \n 
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LOCATION:San Carlos\, CA\, United States
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