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Wednesday, 24 November 2010 08:21

CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 23, 2010

HOLIDAY CHALLENGE!

Foster City Holiday Challenge!

We have a fun challenge for your family and you this year: try to purchase all of your holiday gifts, food, and decorations right here in Foster City.

This is a great way to get to help create a community with bustling stores and malls filled with merry shoppers, with children giggling in excitement at decorated store windows, lots of free parking and with cafes brimming with friends and families sharing holiday cheer.

Foster City makes such a challenge easy. We have so many stores and restaurants offering something for every party and everyone on your list.

Ø  For the children on your list: books, games, toys, and more. You won't find a better selection of stocking stuffers anywhere.

Ø  We have clothing for every age, style, and budget. From warm sweaters to lingerie, from cool hats to skinny jeans, it's all here.

Ø  When you're not sure, everyone appreciates a gift certificate to a Foster City favorite or a special new find listed in the community guide. Everything from fitness & cruises to spa and beauty!

Ø  Don't forget the party! Foster City has a great selection of grocery and wine stores offering everything you need for holiday entertaining.

Ø  When it's time to celebrate, take a break, or gather with friends, visit one of Foster City's wonderful selection of cafes, restaurants, or coffee houses.

We would love to hear how you did on the Foster City Holiday Challenge. Please feel free to drop us a line at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it You might inspire someone else.  Happy Holidays!

If you have any questions, please contact the Foster City Chamber of Commerce at 650-573-7600. www.fostercitychamber.com

Foster City Chamber of Commerce

Business Breakfast

Brought to you by the Chamber Ambassador Team

Our Keynote Speaker will be Assemblyman Jerry Hill

Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 8:00 - 9:30 AM

Where: IHOP 531 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

Cost $5.00 to Chamber Members

In November 2008, Jerry Hill was elected to the California State Assembly to represent District 19. As the Chair of both the Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee and the Select Committee on Biotechnology, Jerry has tackled some of the most pressing issues facing California, including healthcare and economic development. Assemblyman Hill is a member of the Government Organization, Natural Resources, Public Safety and Joint Legislative Budget committees. Hill is also the Democratic Caucus Chair.

Please e-mail the Foster City Chamber of Commerce at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for your menu choices.

Must RSVP with your order to the Chamber (650) 573-7600 by December 8th, 2011

There will be color coding for each menu item to facilitate servers and no changes can be made.

IT'S THE LAW:

2011 California Employment Posters - Order Today!

Today more than ever, California businesses face increasing demands to comply with labor laws. The Foster City Chamber makes it easy for our members to meet compliance requirements. Keep in mind that every California employer MUST display a CURRENT California and Federal Employment Poster.

There are severe fines and penalties associated with not having a current poster displayed.

PRE-ORDER CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT POSTERS :                                                                                      Each

**What is "poster protect" service? We will automatically replace your poster if any mandatory changes occur during the calendar year 2011.

There's no additional shipping, handling or tax for the new poster. Poster protect must be purchased when posters are purchased.

***This product is also available in Spanish.

Please call the Foster City Chamber of Commerce for more information and to place your order call: (650) 573-7600 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, November 25, 2010 10:30 AM -2:00 PM

Thanksgiving Brunch @ The Crowne Plaza Foster City

Adults $37.95, Children 5-12 $19.00, for reservations or more information call: 650-570-5700

Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Latkepalooza!

Don't miss this annual community-wide Hanukkah celebration! Enjoy tasty latkes whiling singing and dancing to Kugelplex, California's rockin'-est purveyor of Klezmer and old-world party music, plus olive oil and wine tastings, a storyteller for children, Hanukkah crafts and games, a candle-lighting, and much more! FREE at the PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City. To learn more, call 650.212.PJCC (7522) or visit www.pjcc.org.

December 8^th through the 23rd

Holiday Lights Cruises on the Foster City Lagoon

Enjoy the twinkling lights and sparkling nighttime displays along the waterfront for the annual holiday decorating competition!  Moonlight Boat Trips, December 8^th through the 23^rd.  One hour cruises depart nightly at 6:00pm and 8:30pm.  Enjoy the fun holiday music and delicious refreshments, including hot cocoa & hot spiced cider.  Wine, beer and champagne is also available.  Stay warm and cozy inside our fully enclosed, whisper-quiet electric boat.  Relax as your captain cruises at a soothing pace while you delight in the sights and sounds of this holiday season.  Take some special time for yourself!  $25 per person.  Reservations required.  Call Elegant Lagoon Cruises at 650.525.9780 or email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Peninsula Family YMCA - Events for November, December & January

1. The Peninsula Family YMCA's 7^th Annual Holiday Boutique will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 30^th and Dec. 1^st from 8am - 1pm in the lobby of the YMCA.  Are you looking for unique gifts to buy loved ones on your holiday shopping list? Or do you have a talent for creating handmade décor, holiday items, special gifts and more?  Contact Gigi Carter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 650-294-2638.
2. The Peninsula Family YMCA is pre-selling fresh cut Xmas trees from Oregon.  Select any size Douglas, Grand or Noble Fir.  The trees will be delivered to the Peninsula Family YMCA in San Mateo on Saturday, Dec. 4^th.  Prices are excellent!  Proceeds go to underserved youth in our community.   For more information, please contact Gigi Carter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 650-294-2638.
3. The Peninsula Family YMCA is having their 2^nd Annual Seafood Cioppino Feed on Saturday, Jan. 8^th 6-9pm. Tickets are $30 per person, or a table sponsor of 10 for $325.  Entertainment by "The Thrill Seekers".  Proceeds go to underserved youth in our community.  For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Gigi Carter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 650-264-2638.

Foster City, new carts are coming soon....to a curb near you!

Single-Family residential customers:

From November 16-24, all single family homes will receive three new wheeled carts - a new Garbage cart, a 64-gallon single-stream blue Recycle cart and a 96-gallon green Compost cart. You may begin using your new carts immediately on your current collection schedule. Recycling and yard trimmings will continue to be collected every other week until January 3, 2011. You will also have the option to choose a different size Recycle or Compost cart after January 3, 2011. Your 2-gallon kitchen pail for in home use to collect food scraps will arrive in mid-December.

Commercial and Multi-Family customers:

From August 16 to December 3, 2010, Recology San Mateo County will deliver a new blue Recycling cart and black Garbage cart as Allied removes your old carts. You don't need to do anything for this to occur; it will happen automatically. Metal Bins: Continue to use your existing metal bins. Beginning January 2011, Recology San Mateo County will paint and re-label them to reflect the new Recycle, Compost and Garbage services. Again - you don't need to do anything; it will happen automatically.

If you are not currently subscribed to a recycling and/or composting service and are interested in doing so, or if you're already recycling and/or composting and have questions, contact us at 650.595.3900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information, including instructional videos, visit: RecologySanMateoCounty.com and RethinkWaste.org.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

For more information click on the links below

Ø  THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY PRESS RELEASES

Ø  COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS

Ø LIVE HOMEWORK HELP ONLINE

Ø ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOMEWORK DATABASES

Ø WHAT'S NEW AT FOSTER CITY TV

Ø  THE CITY COUNCIL RECAP REVISITS THE CITY COUNCIL REVISITS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FROM THE MONTH OF September

MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Colgin Chiropractic would like to offer First Visit Only $20.00! Add $30.00 and "Road Test" them for one week. At the end of the one week, if you like them, like the office, and like the adjustments, you can continue for as low as $69.00 a month!...of unlimited chiropractic care and adjustments! Ask them about their new patient offer. Call 650-212-1000 for more information or visit: www.ColginChiropractic.com

Lana's Esthetics has been in business since 1985. Lana Vorrises is owner/operator who performs all treatments. She is a clinical aesthetician, paramedical camouflage makeup artist, color analyst, speaker and educator. Lana believes everyone deserves undivided attention and assesses each service individually to deliver the most results oriented treatment possible. Read for yourself what clients say about her on Yelp ( www.yelp.com ).

Following are some treatments offered: microdermabrasion, microcurrent, peels, Rosascea, acne, lymphatic drainage, deep cleansing treatments, makeup lessons, camouflage makeup, color analysis, waxing, eyebrow shaping, and spa teeth whitening. www.lanasesthetics.com

This Month's Special: Full Facial $65 - Microdermabrasion $100 - Makeup Lesson $65 - Waxing Services 10% off - Spa Teeth Whitening $145 - Color Analysis $40.00

Custom Cabinet Refacing specializes in custom solid wood and thermofoil cabinet refacing. They have many door styles, wood species, finish colors and options available including cabinet modifications, new cabinets, crown molding, soft-closing hardware, dovetail drawer boxes, hidden hinges, roll-out shelves, lazy susan's, glass doors and a lot more. Please visit www.ccrefacing.com for more information, and/or call them at (650)440-0508 to schedule a free in-home estimate. "Receive $500 off your kitchen cabinet refacing quote."

OCEANIC FOOT SPA
http://www.oceanicspa.us
1 Hour Foot Massage: $30     1 Hour Body Massage: $60
Chamber Members Get 20% OFF

Peninsula Shops

Save $30 your 1st year with coupon code EnjoyFC when signing up as a Yearly Business Member with Peninsula Shops. Business members have access to our social media tools, the ability to create blogs and forum topics and are able to request events be added to our community calendar. Peninsula Shops also works closely with local media partners offering discounted and co-operative advertising incentives to its membership. Enjoy. Local. Livelihood. Phone: 650-550-9880 or visit: www.PeninsulaShops.com

UPS STORE #0244

If you or your company is a member of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, please let us know and you will be given 10% discount on all our services other than money transfer, money order and postage stamps. The First 3 months Mail box rent is free for Chamber members with 3, 6 and 12 month paid service contracts,

This free Mailbox offer will last until the supply of additional boxes is exhausted.

UPS Store #0244 is located in Edgewater Shopping Center. Phone: (650)572-9100, Fax: (650)572-9395

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES

For Foster City Chamber of Commerce Members:  If you are the plan sponsor for your company's 401(K) or Defined Benefit plan, you can receive a complimentary, comprehensive Retirement Plan Analysis that will help benchmark your current program and provide you with an understanding of the fees, while helping you fulfill your fiduciary responsibility to your employees.

For Employees of Chamber Members:  Receive a complimentary "Get Your Financial House in Order" consultation.  Mention that you are employed by a chamber member to schedule a complimentary consultation.  At the end of the consultation, you will also receive a complimentary kit for organizing your financial paperwork.

For more information, contact David Beltran at 650-425-3665 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION

Help keep Foster City ecologically clean!  Bring your e-waste to 1221 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 10AM - 5PM Saturday or 10AM - 3PM Sunday, November 27^th & 28^th, December 18^th & 19th.  We will accept computers, monitors, televisions and any other electronic equipment. Please no appliances.  This free e-waste collection is co-sponsored by 5A Rent-A-Space and Geeks On Call.  You may call (650) 341-2964 9am - 6pm daily for more information.

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 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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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