North Star Academy Presents Hey Shakespeare - Get a Job!

What: Hey Shakespeare - Get a Job!,

The brand new release of Hey Shakespeare – Get a Job!, written and directed by Neva Hutchinson, walks you through Shakespeare’s interesting life and works through the eyes of his father and mother. Featuring pieces of his most famous plays, the audience will see his works in a new light. Parts of the play will also be spoken in Spanish.

Based on Shakespeare’s life, this production features extraordinary talent from this school of high achieving 3 – 8th graders. The characters are brought to life to enthrall both young and old alike by looking at some of Shakespeare’s works of genius in relation to events in his life. Come enjoy an evening of Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.

Where: McKinley Auditorium
400 Duane St., Redwood City

When: Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $10, adults, $5 for students. (These funds offset
the costs of putting on the production and go
100% to the school.)

For ticket information: Call (650) 482-5973 or (650) 367-1250, or email Martha Traynor at traynormartha@comcast.net or stop by the North Star Academy office at 400 Duane St., Redwood City, CA.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Festival of Fun - St. Pius

The St. Pius Festival of Fun mixes the best of the old with new, exciting changes. This huge festival includes fun for everyone - games of chance, children's games, arts and crafts and entertainment. Bring the entire family for a day full of fun on professionally run rides or test your luck at numerous activities. Great food and drink is available while you are entertained throughout the event. Fun, food, and laughter – the recipe for a great weekend! Stop by St. Pius at 1100 Woodside Rd. in Redwood City on May 30th, 31st and June 1st.

What: Festival of Fun!

When: Friday, May 30, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Saturday, May 31, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm.
Sunday, June 1st, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm.

Activities:
Games – Basketball Toss, Radar Gun, Baseball, Bounce House, Slide, Dime Pitch, Pan Games and more.
Arts and Crafts – Face Painting, Spin Art and more.
Food and Drink – Full Bar, Margaritas, Pizza, Garlic Fries, Caesar Salad, BBQ Ribs, Root Beer Floats, Sundaes and much more.
Rides – Quality, professionally run rides.
Entertainment – Popular local live band, Children’s rock band, Pie eating contest, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution, Karaoke and more.
Silent Auction
Raffle

Events: Friday, May 30th
Rib Dinner - $10
Dance – Live, popular local band – Busta Groove, 8:30 – 11:30pm $25
Saturday, May 31st
Pasta Dinner - $7 adults, $4 kids
Band – Local popular band - Nativity Dadz – Free 7:30 – 8:30pm
Sunday, June 1st
Comedy Entertainment and BBQ Chicken Dinner –
Late Nite Catechism 2 – 2:00pm
$85 VIP seating, $60 general reserved, $55 show only, $45 seniors
BBQ Chicken Dinner - $10
Pie Eating Contest – 3:00, $5 admission, Prize money awarded to winner.

Cost: Prices vary by activity. (100% of funds collected go to St. Pius Church, a nonprofit organization. )
For more information:
Call (650)364-2300, email at parish@pius.org, or stop by the St. Pius Parish Center at 1100 Woodside Dr, Redwood City.