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Charity hike at Runnymede Farm
On April 20 from 1-4 p.m. join The Samburu Project for their fourth annual Hike for Water at Runnymede Farm, 980 Runnymede Road in Woodside. The Samburu Project is a non-profit organization that funds water wells to be drilled in Samburu, Kenya bringing clean water to thousands of people in need.
Tickets for the event range from $25-$70 for youth and adults and include access to Runnymede Farm, a happy hour, live music, a silent auction and a Kenyan market. Each adult attendee commits to raising $100 by April 21.
Register at tinyurl.com/runnymedehike2024.
M-A Chronicle student journalists receive awards
Seven journalists at Menlo-Atherton High School’s student newspaper, the M-A Chronicle, received Golden Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for secondary coverage, planned news writing and personal opinion pieces.
“Breaking News: Student Pinned Down by Police Officers, Community Confused and Angry,” by Celine Chien and Katie Doran won first place in secondary coverage, which reports on follow-up details to a breaking news event. A Certificate of Merit was awarded for Arden Margulis and Amala Raj’s “Emotional Board Meeting Runs Until 1AM to Discuss Recent Detracking Report.”
Magulis won first place for planned news writing for his article, “M-A Admin Appears to Violate Federal Privacy Law.”
For personal opinion pieces, “Opinion: We Need Better Holocaust Education,” by Ben Siegel won first place. A Certificate of Merit was given to “More Than Graffiti: Trolling and the Rise of Antisemitism” by Natalie Fishman and Sonia Freedman.
Survey for safe crossing routes
The County Safe Routes Program is collecting input from families on safe walking and biking routes to schools. Survey feedback will help improve the San Mateo County Office of Education’s Safe Routes to School education and encouragement program. Feedback will also be shared with decision makers who can address infrastructure issues around safe routes to school.
The survey will be open until April 30 for families to share their perspectives. Find the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/24SRTSEng. For the Spanish version, visit surveymonkey.com/r/24SRTSSpa.
Woodside Elementary bond oversight members needed
Woodside Elementary School District’s Board of Trustees is looking for individuals to serve on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, following the passage of Measure E in the March election. The committee will be helping with the implementation of the district’s school facilities bond program. For more information contact Michelle Ahlstrom at mahlstrom@woodsideschool.us.
Webinar on the tweenage brain
On Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. join Deborah Farer Kris for a free webinar on the tweenage brain, understanding their behavior and how to respond more constructively and compassionately.
Farmer Kris is an author, parenting expert and founder of Parenthood365 an online resource for parents and caregivers. Educators, community members and families are welcome to join this event over Zoom. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is also available.
Register for the event on The Parent Venture’s Eventbrite page at tinyurl.com/parentventureevents.
Woodside Village Church seeks new pastor
The Woodside Village Church is searching for a new pastor to join its community. The position is open for a “passionate and dedicated pastor” with a theological degree, carries strong biblical knowledge, five years or more of pastoral ministry experience and more, according to the job posting.
Interested candidates can apply for the position by submitting a resume, cover letter and references to apracanelli@gmail.com.
Woodside-Atherton Garden Club hosts plant sale
In celebration of Native Plant Month in April, the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club will be hosting its Bi-Annual Plant sale on May 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Native Plant Garden behind the Woodside Library at 3140 Woodside Road.
Proceeds from the sale will go towards maintaining the Native Plant Garden at the Woodside Library. The selection of plants will vary from natives propagated from club members’ gardens, potted succulent arrangements, perennials and shrubs.
For more information on the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club, visit woodsideathertongardenclub.org
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