Santa Claus will visit all four Redwood City public libraries in the coming weeks. Kids should bring their lists and parents their cameras. The schedule is: Redwood Shores Branch Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 with crafts by Bookmaking with Kids; Schaberg Branch Library, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm Tuesday, Dec. 17 with an intro by Daffy Dave; Downtown library, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 with a bilingual Christmas sing-along, readings with Karen Morss, author of Flying Poodles and a performance by Gabriel’s Horns in the fireplace room; Fair Oaks Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 with fun crafts and a performance by the Peninsula Girls Chorus.
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The San Mateo County History Museum is hosting “Tree Treasures” a free event featuring pictures with Santa and children’s crafts like old-fashioned Christmas tree ornaments. At 1 p.m., the San Francisco State University Handbell Choir will perform holiday tunes. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the museum. More info is at www.historysmc.org.
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Santa Claus is visiting the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s new adoption center on three dates in December, giving local residents an opportunity to have their pets pose for a holiday keepsake photo.
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Santa makes his first stop this Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 3 p.m.-7 pm. Additional dates and times are Saturday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. both days.
Santa will be situated just inside PHS/SPCA’s Center for Compassion main entrance at 1450 Rollins Road in Burlingame. Parking is available on Rollins Road or in PHS/SPCA’s parking lot on Edwards Court. Visitors must bring their own camera and will be responsible for taking their pet’s photo. If they want to join their pet on Santa’s lap, our volunteers can assist. The $10 flat fee per “sitting” will benefit PHS/SPCA homeless animals. All pets are welcome. In years past, Santa has posed with cats, goats, even a snake. Multiple pets may pose in one photo as long as their owner can control them.
Dogs must arrive and remain on leash. Owners should bring cats in carriers. No reservations required. For questions call (650) 685-8510.
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The Tournament For Tots will be played over the weekend of Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 in San Carlos and Redwood City. Toys and donations will be accepted on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Highlands in San Carlos and Sunday, Dec. 8 at Hawes Park in Redwood City. Between 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 organizers expect a visit from members of the Stanford Women’s softball team as well as Rawhide, the San Francisco Bulls’ mascot and perhaps even a few Cow Belles, members of the Bulls’ cheer team and Santa himself.
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