RWC Buddhist Temple 'Open To All' + Preparing For Winter Storms

Happy Saturday, people of Redwood City-Woodside! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 50 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Redwood City-Woodside:

1. Buddhist temple in Redwood City hills is 'garden open to all' (Climate Online)
2. Diverging from custom, Rick DeGolia is Atherton's new mayor for the second time in two years|| (| Almanac Online |)
3. Community briefs: How to prepare for winter storms, Portola Valley's volunteer of the year and more|| (| Almanac Online |)
4. Redwood City Man Pleads No Contest To Child Pornography Charges (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)

From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "Booster appointments for 16-17 year olds are available at the Event Center in San Mateo today & tomorrow (12/17 & 12/18) and starting 1/4 when the clinic reopens." (Facebook)

• Redwood City Public Library: "If you are looking for winter break activities, stop by our Downtown Library to visit our multicultural holidays display in the Family Place." (Facebook)
• Port of Redwood City: "Make sure your next event makes a splash – literally! You can now permit waterfront parks for special events. The Public Waterfront & Promenade next to the fishing pier can accommodate intimate events for approximately 20 guests." (Facebook)
• Project READ-Redwood City: "In case you missed this week's Literacy Bag Live (Book Club)... Join us for a real aloud!" (Facebook)
• Redwood City Girls Softball League: "Last day to save $25!! Don't miss out!!! Register today! www.rcgsl.org" (Facebook)

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Events:

• "REJOICE" Art Exhibit & Artists Reception presented by "Marcela's Village Gallery" (December 18)
• Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (December 21)
• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21)
• FORESIGHT - New Year's Eve Dance Party (December 31)
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— Eric He