San Carlos Weekend Planner: Maybe It's Time to Volunteer

The weekend is approaching fast and you want to make every moment count after the long work week. San Carlos Patch brings you a round-up of the events going on this weekend. 

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To add your own weekend events, visit sancarlos.patch.com/events.

Friday, May 3 

Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore

9 a.m. 1411 Industrial Rd, San Carlos

The ReStore is a volunteer-driven social enterprise that accepts and resells new and re-useable building materials, appliances, hardware, and furniture to the public at a fraction of the normal retail price. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to fund the construction of homes in San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo Counties. So, we like to call the ReStore “the store that builds.” Volunteers are so important to the ReStore. We need help picking up donations, organizing, cleaning, sorting, and setting up showcases. Volunteers also work in the office updating our online databases, posting to social media, and contributing to whatever projects come up. We even have volunteer cashiers! You can view a full list of volunteer opportunities available here. Our volunteer shifts run from 9-1 and 1-5, Tuesday-Saturday, but we love for volunteers to stay for the whole day. You can sign up here or get in touch with volunteer coordinator Michelle Kanda at 650-731-3108 or mkanda@habitatgsf.org.

Saturday, May 4

West Bay High School Summer Session

all day; West Bay High School True Learning Center 1561 Laurel St, San Carlos

Registration is now open for West Bay High School’s 2013 Summer School Session!

Starting June 10, 2013, through July 17, 2013. 

Our 6 - week summer program can help you to:

• Retrieve lost credits quickly
• Raise your GPA levels 

 And it is:

• WASC accredited
• Affordable tuition

Call 650-595-5022 for appointment to enroll. West Bay High School is located at 1561 Laurel Street in San Carlos, CA.

Designer Clothing Sale for Men & Women

9:30 a.m. 73 Wilburn Ave, Atherton

Come and get some great bargains and help our shelter cats! It's a win, win. Come and meet our wonderful volunteers, buy some great clothes and help our rescued kittens and cats. All proceeds benefit Nine Lives Foundation http://www.ninelivesfoundation.org

Tai Chi for Adults and Teens

10 a.m. San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos

Teens and adults are invited to take Tai Chi classes at the library. The group meets in the Parent-Teacher Room.

Family Story Time

11 a.m. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St, San Carlos

Every Saturday at 11am join the San Carlos Public Library for stories, songs and activities that the whole family will love! The Library's Family Story Time is a great way to get your weekend off to a fun, fresh start while enjoying quality time with your family and other families in the neighborhood.

French Artist Fleur Spolidor First Open Studio

11 a.m. Artefleur's Studio 2713 Clifford Ave, San Carlos

Fleur Spolidor will open her studio May 4th and 5th presenting paintings inspired by the historical parallels she draws between Paris and San Francisco. "Silicon Valley Open Studios is a great opportunity to meet the artists personally, see a larger body of work, discuss and learn about their techniques, and even discuss the possibility of a commissioned work. There is no other organized event that allows the public to get to meet the artists and spend quality time getting to know them." Said Mel Thomsen, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Open Studios.

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