High Street Neighborhood News

by Adelle Foley

Tricks and Treats at the Boys & Girls Club

After a hectic and successful summer when a lot of kids focused their energy in good directions, the High Street clubhouse took a break. Now they're open again and ready for the fall. Site coordinator Maribel Corral told me about the new Flag Football activity for boys and girls from six to nine years old. She mentioned that the staff is proud that the Boys & Girls Club citywide membership hit the 3,000 mark (and climbing).

Upcoming special events include the annual Tom Fitch fishing trip, a golf tournament fundraiser, and a Halloween party. Those who would like to fish at San Pablo Reservoir and others who would enjoy volunteering on Saturday, October 28, should contact Maribel at 535-9461. Golfers with some time on Monday, October 10, can call Karen at 444-8211 for details. Youngsters from six to 12 years of age are invited to the Halloween Party on Friday, October 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. Those in costume can take part in the costume contest, and everyone will find goodies, games, and a safe alternative to outdoor trick or treating.

First Month at Melrose

I caught up with Sandra Toscano, the new manager at Melrose Branch Library, on a relatively quiet Saturday, but she still had to make time in her busy schedule for our chat. Her first impressions of the branch were positive. She is excited to be using her first language Spanish again. She loves the building, her great staff, and the warm and welcoming community. She's reviewing the collection, checking out the facility with Public Works, learning her new job as Branch Manager, and looking forward to classes visiting the library during the school year. If weekends are easier for you, drop in and introduce yourself to Sandra on the third or fourth Saturday of the month.

Growing New Leaders at Brookdale Rec

Amid the flurry of fall activity at Brookdale Rec, I was particularly impressed by the youngsters taking leadership roles. I congratulated the newly elected Teen Club president, Tina Seachao. Tina is a ninth grader at Fremont High in the Performing Arts Academy. A veteran Junior Leader, she has been at Brookdale Rec since she was seven years old. The Teen Club meets the last Friday of the month in the late afternoon. It's open to all teenagers who would like somewhere to discuss what's happening in the park and in their lives. On Wednesday and Thursday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., another Junior Leader will be running Computer Time for fourth graders and up.

Here's an outline of other fall activities. For details drop in, or call 535-5632.

Football for third to fifth graders. Turn in forms and talk to Derrick about details.

Soccer with Christian, Wednesday and Friday, 4 to 5:30 p.m., for fourth to sixth graders.

Drill team for all ages, Monday and Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Junior Leaders, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 4 to 5 p.m., for Junior High and up.

For New Orleans

As the waters fall

Let us mourn what was and praise

The music to come.

Adelle Foley can be reached at jandafoley\@sbcglobal.net.