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Holiday Craft Faire
Get ready to shop! Our annual Holiday Craft Faire returns on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am - 4pm. Browse amazing handmade items throughout the Twin Pines Park. Vendors will fill the Senior and Community Center, Lodge, Manor, Cottage, and a new outdoor location with handcrafted delights sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Get more information here.
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Classes and Events
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VOICES Winter Food Drive
Our VOICES team is excited to collaborate with Samaritan House to host a Winter Food Drive from November 4th - December 6th! Please drop off unopened, unexpired donations at either the Parks and Recreation Office (30 Twin Pines Lane, Monday - Friday from 8am - 12pm & 1 - 5pm) or The Hideout at Barrett Community Center (1835 Belburn Dr, Belmont, Room E, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3 - 5pm & Wednesdays from 1 - 5pm).
See the full list of accepted items here.
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Letters to Santa
This holiday season, youth can have fun practicing their writing and mailing skills by sending a letter to Santa at the North Pole! Letters must be dropped off or postmarked to Santa’s mailbox at 30 Twin Pines Lane by Monday, December 9th to get a free, personalized response from Santa and his elves. Get more information here.
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Piano Painting & Trail Mix in the Park
Join Project HEAL Teen Ambassadors on Saturday, November 9th from 2 - 4pm at the Buckeye Picnic Area in Twin Pines Park for a family-friendly event promoting self-love and body positivity. Attendees will paint positive affirmations on our piano and create their own custom trail mix. This event is free and open to all ages. No advance registration is required. Get more information here.
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Winter Wonderland Workshop
Join us for a magical workshop on Saturday, December 7th from 9am - 12pm at the Twin Pines Lodge. Participants will get into the holiday spirit by designing ornaments, decorating holiday cookies, writing letters to Santa, enjoying hot cocoa, and more! Open to youth ages 5-12. Register here.
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Friday Night Hangout
Drop your child(ren) off for a fun-filled evening of dinner, snacks, games, and a movie on Friday, December 13th from 6 - 9:30pm in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center. Pajamas and blankets for the movie are encouraged! Supervision provided by Parks and Recreation staff and teen volunteers. Register here.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
In collaboration with the Belmont Library, our fourth annual Lunar New Year Celebration returns on Sunday, February 2nd from 2 - 4:30pm in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center. Come celebrate the Year of the Snake with traditional Chinese dances, songs, and more. Interested in participating in this event? Email us at parksrec@belmont.gov.
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Parks and Recreation Updates
Hazardous Fuels Treatment Project
Fire Safe San Mateo County, in collaboration with the City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department, will be removing 12 large Eucalyptus trees along the south side of Ralston Avenue between Continentals Way and Lyall Way November 4th - 15th. Limb and trunk failures have become a common occurrence, and these trees are overhanging power lines. Removals will be limited to Eucalyptus trees--all native Oaks will remain in place. Removing the non-native Eucalyptus near power lines is a strategic ignition prevention project that has been prioritized by the department.
There will be one lane traffic controls along the east bound lane of Ralston Avenue and work will occur Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm. Thank you SMC Fire for their support and thank you in advance for your patience as we tackle this important work.
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 Santa at the Firehouse
Join us for our annual Santa at the Firehouse and Toy Drive on Thursday, December 12th from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Belmont Fire Station 14 (911 Granada Street, Belmont). Meet Santa, play in the snow, make crafts, and have an amazing time.
All ages are welcome. While this event is free, we ask that you bring at least one new, unwrapped toy to donate to a child in need.
NEW THIS YEAR: Sensory Santa at the Firehouse and Toy Drive
Santa is excited to welcome all youth with disabilities and/or youth who would benefit from a more sensory-friendly environment on Thursday, December 12th from 5 - 5:30pm at Belmont Fire Station 14 (911 Granada Street). Attendees will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with Santa in a calm, welcoming environment, with additional interactive components, hands-on holiday crafts, and refreshments. Register here.
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