Chamber Gram 03-08-2010
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Important Meeting About New Conservation-BasedWater Rates
Fitness Boot Camp
PJCC and Hillbarn Theatre present Great Broadway Sing-Along
Foster City to Participate in Health Department Emergency Drill
Special Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy
What's New at FCTV
This Week's News!
Important Meeting About New Conservation-BasedWater Rates
The Estero Municipal Improvement District invites you to an informational meeting about the proposed new conservation-based water rate structure on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at
To learn more about this meeting, visit http://www.fostercity.org/news/press_releases/Meeting-on-Conservation-Based-Water-Rates.cfm.
FITNESS TRX BOOT CAMP
The Body Studio for Fitness is offering a fun 4-week, 45-minute, high intensity morning boot camp class incorporating the TRX, starting March 15th running through April 12th. We will meet every morning for this outdoor boot camp style class from 6:15 AM -7:00 AM Rain or Shine. Sneak out of the house & get your workout in before the household even stirs! Participants can choose a Five day, or Monday-Wednesday-Friday option. It is a great way to start out your day! This class is high intensity, but small enough to adjust for individual fitness levels. Our class instructor is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer. Class members will be in good hands! Sign up by March 9th, & Mention the Foster City Chamber when signing up, & get one whole week free! Use the following link to get all the details about the class: http://bodystudiofitclub.com/?goto=Event-Registration Perspective class members can call Dan or Theresa for information at 650-212-5000 as well.
Foster City Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Shops are working together.
Foster City Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Shops become members of one another and continue to
make solid progress and effort into strengthening local livelihood.
Peninsula Shops validation and strength in helping local merchants be recognized throughout the Peninsula
has lead to quality leads and recognition. The most recent and well known member Peninsula Shops has
brought into its membership is the Foster City Chamber of Commerce.
Mae Heagerty-Matos, CEO, Foster City Chamber of Commerce wanted to bring a social media voice into the marketing mix and has used Peninsula Shops membership and services to help extend the Chamber's online and social media presence to the community. You can now find Foster City Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, Twitter (@EnjoyFosterCity ) and Peninsula Shops. Log on and read more!
PJCC and Hillbarn Theatre present Great Broadway Sing-Along
Thursday, March 25 at 8:00 pm
“It's a Grand Night for Singing” at this memorable 70-minute audience participation Broadway sing-along! Join an outstanding cast as they perform show-stopping medleys from your favorite Berlin, Gershwin, Schwartz and Sondheim tunes. Lyric sheets provided. Concert followed by “Meet the Artist” reception. $25 adult/$10 youth. Tickets available by calling the PJCC at 650.378.2702 or visiting www.hillbarntheatre.org. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City.
ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL MERCHANT BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE
Take advantage an audience of 30,000+ people who attend the Foster City Arts & Wine Festival. Look for an online application at www.festivalproductions2.com First come, first served and limit of 3 booths per business. Special discounts and offers for Sponsors and Chamber members! For more information contact the Chamber at 650-573-7600 or
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Foster City to Participate in Health Department Emergency Drill
On March 11, 2010, as part of the San Mateo County Health System’s “Silver Dragon IV” emergency drill, Foster City, Belmont-San Carlos and Cal-Fire Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) will go door‑to-door in Foster City delivering earthquake preparedness information from 9 AM until noon. CERT teams will canvass Neighborhoods 1 and 2 and Metro Center areas.
Special Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy
The City of Foster City is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission to fill a new full term from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2014.
The Planning Commission consists of five residents of Foster City over the age of eighteen years. Appointments are made by the Mayor upon the recommendation and approval of the City Council.
Interested residents may apply by submitting an application form to the City Clerk stating qualifications and objectives for desiring to become a member of the Planning Commission. Application forms are available at City Hall or by calling 286-3250 or you may download an application. Please use this link to access the application: http://www.fostercity.org/city_hall/committees/upload/Committee-Application.pdf. Applications must be received by the City Clerk up to 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2010. Applications may be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of
Appointees must file a Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of assuming office, as mandated by California State Law.
Further information may be obtained by calling the City Clerk's Department at 286-3250.
WHAT”S NEW THIS WEEK AT FCTV
Check out http://www.fostercity.tv/ for updates of local events, City Council and Planning Commission Meetings, and
Local topics of interest in their newscast.
SAVE OUR SERVICES PETITION DRIVE
Join the campaign to qualify and pass the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act for this November’s ballot. If passed by voters, the initiative would stop the state raids and borrowing from local government, which jeopardizes public safety, transportation, transit and other vital local services. Contact the Foster City Chamber for more information and to sign the petition. 573-7600
Foster City Arts & Wine Festival –Resident Artists Exhibition - June 5 & 6, 2010
Call for entries! Artists of all mediums, including sculpture and photography, are welcome to participate. Foster City residents and employees are invited. Art pieces must be completed within the last 2 years. Entry deadline , May 20, 2020. Entry forms are available at the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, 1031 E Hillsdale Blvd, # F. This is an excellent opportunity for local artists to show their individual artistic talents.
Peninsula Ballet Theater
Peninsula Ballet Theatre is offering for a limited time a 15% Chamber of Commerce discount on all seats to their Spring show, “Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding” at the Mountain View Performing Arts Center. Dates: Saturday March 27 at 4 PM and Sunday March 28 at 2 PM. Order on line at www.PeninsulaBallet.org and enter the discount code FCCHAMBER Orders must be placed by March 24.
2007 Sonoma County ZIN -- Only a Few Bottles Left!
Jazz Cellars 2007 Sonoma County Zinfandel this very popular wine is almost sold out. This wine received 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals during the past year. There is just one case (12 bottles) left in inventory. If you want to grab a bottle or two of this wine, order now. It will likely be sold out by the end of the week. Pay less, get more. Join the Cellar Club and get a discount on every club shipment as well as any other wine you order from Jazz Cellars. There is no obligation to stay in the Cellar Club as long as you agree to take the first shipment (which can be as little as 2 bottles -- *and* you get them at a discount as well). http://www.jazzcellars.com/
ARE YOU PLANNING AN EVENT?
Are you planning an event in the future? Please let us know so we can add it to our calendar, and check the calendar before you book for conflicting dates. We can help you get the word out! Please send all information in WORD DOC FORMAT. Thank you.
Check our website at www.fostercitychamber.com for a complete calendar of chamber events and information.
All information contained herein is provided by members and deemed accurate but not verified.
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