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The weekend is approaching fast and you want to make every moment count after the long work week. Foster City Patch brings you a round-up of the events going on this weekend. 

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Friday, April 26

Tom Sawyer: An American Musical

7:00 pm; Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave, San Mateo

Mark Twain's story comes to exuberant musical life in this adaptation of America's favorite book. Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a young boy growing up in the heartland of America. TOM SAWYER…an American Musical is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family. Check http://piedpiperplayers.org for the schedule and ticket prices. 

Saturday, April 27

West Coast Farmer's Market at Charter Square Shopping Center

9 am - 1 pm; Charter Square, 1050 Shell Blvd, Foster City

Come and check out the only Farmer's Market in Foster City at the Charter Square Shopping Center every Saturday from 9-1.  

Turning Your Passion to Profit

8:30 am; Mills-Peninsula Health Services, 100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo 

Ready, Set, Launch... Business Readiness Tips from the Pros!  Keynote speaker Sharon Miller, CEO Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.  Topics include Distinguishing Yourself from the Competition, Indentifying Investment Sources, Marketing Strategically, Avoiding Legal Hurdles, Activate your Resume and more! Everyone 18 and over is welcome to this free event.  Bring your current resume. Sponsored by the Mills-Peninsula African American Community Health Advisory Committee. 

Dog Adoption Fair

10:00 am; Pet Club, 1850 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Shelter Dogs Needing Homes is a having an adoption fair at Pet Club every Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. There are a variety of adorable dogs  to see from Poodles to Bichon Frieses. To find out about adopting a four legged friend and what dogs are available, check out their site http://dogsneedhomes.blogspot.com/.

Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day

10:00 am; San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St, San Carlos

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Dept. and San Carlos Green are holding a Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day.  Clean out your medicine cabinet of all unwanted pills.  Dump your pills in a zip lock bag and bring them to the San Carlos Library Parking Lot on Saturday, April 27th from 10-2.  A member of the sheriff's department will be there to accept controlled substances.  Please recycle your pill containers in your blue bin at home.  Any questions, contact Pat Potter at pat@sancarlosgreen.org.

Introduction to Zumba

11:00 am; Snap Fitness San Mateo, 1232 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo

Have you been wanting to try Zumba Fitness classes but were intimidated by the huge classes of participants that already know all the steps? Join Jean Abeles for a fun Zumba class geared for beginners. $15 per class, $10 for Snap Fitness members. For more information call 650-766-6490 or email jabeles56@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 28

Strength Through Peace: Developing a Nonviolent Global Community

9:30 am; Congregational Church of San Mateo United Church of Christ, 225 Tilton Ave, San Mateo

FREE; This has been a four-week study on the ethics of nonviolence, exploring Jesus’ ministry of peace, the idea of “Active Love,” the role of faith, and the place of reconciliation. In the final week of study, we will be focusing on Mark 9:50, as well as materials from the United Church of Christ’s Mission 4/1 Earth. How do we practice nonviolence toward all of creation? What does it mean to be “salt of the earth” people in a global context?

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