New Programs for Kids and Seniors

Ross Valley Sanitary District Sewer Grants

As property owners, we are responsible for our lateral sewer pipes. They are the pipes that run from homes or businesses to the public sewer mains. Lateral sewer pipes are often damaged by roots, earth settling, or just plain old age. These pipes not only cause dangerous backups, but during storms tremendous amounts of water flow into the public sewer pipes and cause spills.

If you’ve got a problem with your lateral pipe, you may qualify for a grant of up to $4,000 to make the repairs. Get full details at rvsd.org or by calling the Ross Valley Sanitary District office at 259‐2949.

Poetry Workshops for Kids

You are invited to a special poetry writing series in which we will read poetry together and write some of our own. Poetry Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 and March 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the San Anselmo Library. Then you are invited to join us in our annual Poetry Reading Night on Thursday, April 7. Call 258‐4656 to register for the workshops or for more information.

Twilight Tales

Twilight Tales is a new monthly storytime for the whole family. Come to relax and enjoy traditional story favorites, bedtime tales, songs and folktales from around the world on Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the San Anselmo Library. Pajamas and teddy bears optional!

Historical Society Presentation

The San Anselmo Historical Society and Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed present Creeks of the Ross Valley: Historical Changes and Modern Consequences on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the San Anselmo Town Hall Council Chambers. Bay Area geomorphologist Laurel Collins will give an illustrated talk and share her research on the effects of natural processes and historical human interactions on San Anselmo Creek. Learn why, how and where the creek changed its course and character in the mid to late 1800s. Refreshments will be served following the free program. Call 258‐4659 for more information.

Summer 2011 Recreation Guide

The Summer 2011 Recreation Guide is out and copies hit mailboxes last week. If you don’t receive one, stop by the recreation office at 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. or by San Anselmo Town Hall to get a copy. The guide is filled with great programs for kids and adults and an exciting assortment of summer camp programs for kids ages three and up.

The Recreation Department has an online registration system, called RecReg. You can go to www.sananselmorecreation.org and create your account now. You can register online for classes, sign up for summer camp or reserve a picnic area. It’s easy and convenient.

Ross Valley Seniors

The Ross Valley Seniors is an opportunity for seniors to meet new people and enjoy lunch and activities together. The group is jointly sponsored and supported by the towns of Fairfax and San Anselmo. First time guests are welcome to attend a meeting for $5 or seniors may join the group for only $20 per year or $7 per meeting for drop-in.

Ross Valley Seniors meets on the first Thursday of the month, starting at 11 a.m. for social time, games, walks, etc. Lunch starts at noon and the program for the day begins at 12:45 p.m. The schedule for the rest of the year is as follows:

The Ross Valley Seniors Steering Committee/Board meeting is the third Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at the Bennett House, 53 Taylor Drive in Fairfax. This group plans RVS events and activities. All interested community members and seniors are welcome.