Disaster Preparedness Day - Free Course

Is Your Family Ready?
Take a free & fast course in basic CPR

Saturday, September 18, 2009
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park

• Emergency Kit and Disaster Plan Instruction
• First Aid, Police, Fire and Emergency Equipment Demonstrations
• Free Admission, Free Hot Dogs and Soda
• Free Gift Guaranteed for the first 500 families.

Contact Office of Emergency Services at (650) 363-4790 or (650) 363-4572.

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September 9th is the Last Day for Hot Harvest Nights this year!

When: Every Thursday night, May 6th through September 9th
From: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: 700 Block of Laurel Street. Downtown San Carlos

Sponsored by the City of San Carlos and the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce. Hot Harvest Nights features certified produce and specialty foods, musical entertainment and walk-away food. Stores throughout San Carlos' acclaimed downtown will be open for your exploration and enjoyment. Bring the entire family to enjoy this popular annual event.

On September 2nd, visit the City Booth where Mayor Randy Royce and Police Chief Greg Rothaus will answer questions about the City of San Carlos and the Police Department from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information on Hot Harvest Nights, visit the Chamber of Commerce web site.

Fall Maintenance To Do's

As autumn is quickly approaching, here are some areas of your home to inspect and repair now so you can relax and enjoy a safe and cozy fall season: Pests Mice are excellent climbers and only need an opening the width of a pencil (¼ inch) to sneak inside your home to search for food. Protect yourself by sealing all cracks and other openings into your home and blocking off ventilation ducts with heavy-gauge wire mesh. Fire protection Open your fireplace damper and inspect the chimney flue for any nesting birds or animals. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces and vents be inspected every year to reduce the danger of house fires caused by excessive creosote build-up. Nooks and Crannies Replace worn or missing caulking and weather stripping to keep energy costs down. Windows If you use storm windows to protect against the cold weather, make sure they are clean and free of cracks before installing. Air Circulation Clean and adjust ceiling fans so that air circulates more efficiently. This allows fans to gently mix warmer air (which naturally rises) back into the room. Gutters Whether you do it yourself or hire a handyman, have your all dead leaves and debris removed from rain gutters. These are just the basics—but they’re important. And while you’re at it, take care of two more items on your home maintenance to-do list: Clean in and around dryer lint vents and replace all smoke alarm batteries. Enjoy the upcoming cooler weather!