Good morning, Redwood City!
Today isn’t just any Friday, it’s also the Friday before Halloween. And this year, for the first time since 2019, many of us will celebrate together again.
A new Redwood City tradition, Haunt Your Home, is back for its second year of over-the-top, house-decorating mania. Want to see who had the spookiest house? Best special effects? Sneak a peek at the recently announced winners—and a full map of all the contestants—here.
If you’re looking for more fun, family-friendly activities, don’t miss our guide to the Peninsula’s best Halloween haunts—both in-person and virtual. And let us know if there’s something we’ve missed!
Another very important holiday is just around the corner. Día de los Muertos, a Mexican celebration of loved ones who have died, begins next Monday. While residents will have to wait until the following weekend for the city’s big downtown fiesta, a thematic art installation is already on its way. Artist Fernando Escartiz’s new work “We Are Stardust” will be unveiled at Courthouse Square tomorrow.
“There has to be death for there to be life,” said Escartiz. “That’s where the connection between my latest piece and Día de los Muertos is, I believe.”
You can read more about his latest installation here.
And finally, last Saturday was a big day for the Redwood City Woman’s Club. On its 110th birthday, the club was named a national historic landmark and received a custom-made plaque, which will live in front of the cozy, craftsman-style home that has served as the group’s HQ for over a century. Cheers to 110 more.
That’s all folks. As always, stay tuned for more stories and let us know if there’s something you’d like us to cover.
Signing off,
Leah
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