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Call for Artists, and E-Waste Event Saturday

This summer's Art on the Square events are looking for artists to showcase, and North Star Academy is raising money through an e-waste event Saturday.

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Submitted by North Star Academy:

North Star Academy's Electronic Waste Recycling Event!

This Saturday, February 23rdΒ 
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
At North Star Academy: 400 Duane St., Redwood City

North Star Academy will be holding an Electronic Waste Recycling Event at the school site this Saturday. The event will be a great opportunity for anyone to clean the garage and closets of non-usable electronics equipment.

Acceptable items:

Desktop/laptop/computers Β  Β Computer components and parts
Keyboards/MiceΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  LCD Monitors/TVs
Microwave OvensΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Routers
Printers/CopiersΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Scanners
Hard DrivesΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Fax Machines
DVD playersΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  VCRS
Cables/connectors Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Telephones
Cells phonesΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Radios
Stereo componentsΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Power supplies, cables
Circuit boardsΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Laser Cartridges
Laptop batteries

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NO:Β Household appliances, for example: refrigerators, washers and driers.
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North Star is working with Zak Enterprises of Silicon Valley for this event.Β  In turn, Zak Enterprises works with the trained staff of Hope Services to sort the materials according to their individual properties.Β 

Working with Hope Services allows Zak to provide employment and training for people with developmental disabilities.Β  We continue this community emphasis by using this fundraising event to ensure that all 6th-graders at North Star have the opportunity to attend the annual Yosemite trip. Β 

Thank you, and we'll see you this Saturday with all your recyclable e-waste!
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Submitted by Art on the Square:

Call for Artists & Crafters for June - August 2013 Shows

This is your chance to bring your art to thousands of people in Downtown Redwood CityΒ -Β it's theΒ Call for Artists for Art on the Square!

Each season, Art on the Square features the best in fine arts and crafts each month between June and August at Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City.

Complementing Music on the Square and the PAL Blues Festival, AOTS showcases original painting, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more at prices for every budget. Plus, Jewelry on the Square (JOTS) will return in July.Β Β 

Note: there will be monthly jurying until each show is filled.Β Apply today atΒ www.redwoodcityevents.com.

For more information, emailΒ ArtontheSquare@sbcglobal.net

Art on the Square 2013 dates & times:

  • Friday June 14, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the Square
  • Friday July 12, 5-8:30 pm Jewelry on the Square with Music on the Square
  • Friday July, 26, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the Square
  • Saturday July 27, 12-8 pm with the PAL Blues Festival
  • Sunday July 28, 12-5 pm with the PAL Blues Festival
  • Friday August 24, 5-8:30 pm with Music on the SquareΒ 

Time for you to answer the call...theΒ Call for Artists for Art on the Square!

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