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Attachment A <br />Page 2 <br />connection. The cornerstone of the initiative is a late summer and fall performance series held just <br />outside the hotel’s entrance. These free outdoor performances will activate the corner of Broadway and <br />Main Street with music and energy, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and <br />celebrate creativity in a welcoming public space. Inside the hotel, the CfC entrance area will host rotating <br />art exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists. These curated shows will offer accessible, high- <br />quality cultural experiences for CfC guests, downtown visitors, and residents alike. <br />Funding Requested: $10,000. Funding Recommended: $8,000. <br />Fuse Theatre. “Igniting Community Stories” is a program by Fuse Theatre designed to spark community <br />engagement and build connections through the transformative power of theatre and storytelling. <br />Rooted in Fuse's commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion, this initiative leverages theatre as a <br />catalyst for dialogue and learning, helping to present social issues in a personal manner and fostering <br />informed communities. The program directly supports Fuse's mission of fostering engagement and <br />connection with the communities where it works. The core aim is to spark conversations and build new <br />connections within a welcoming, inclusive environment. By spotlighting stories often left untold and <br />featuring and amplifying diverse voices, Igniting Community Stories works to strengthen awareness and <br />expand perspectives for participants and the community at large. <br />Funding Requested: $2,500. Funding Recommended: $2,000. <br />Latino Community Council of Redwood City. In collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation, and <br />Community Services Department, The Latino Community Council of Redwood City is seeking funding to <br />help sponsor Fiestas de Patrias, an annual celebration honoring the ethnic heritage of our Latin American <br />residents held on September 14th, 2025 on the Courthouse Square in Redwood City. Funding will go <br />directly towards the main musical performance for the event. <br />Funding Requested: $4,500 Funding Recommended: $2,700. <br />Peninsula Symphony. The mission of the Peninsula Symphony is to enrich the lives of people <br />in our community with inspiring, innovative, high-quality musical presentations at affordable prices, and <br />to promote music education through engaging programs for children and adults. The Special Bridges to <br />Music program is for special day classes in Redwood City public elementary schools offering weekly <br />music and singing lessons ending in live performances. Designed for differently-abled students, it aims <br />to build self-esteem through music and provides a unique opportunity for these students to perform on <br />stage. <br />Funding Requested: $3,000 Funding Recommended: $3,000. <br />Quinteto Latino. Quinteto Latino is a professional, all-Latino wind ensemble that exclusively performs <br />works by Latino composers. As the only ensemble of its kind in the U.S., it is dedicated to showcasing <br />Latino musical heritage through classical music. Quinteto Latino will partner with the North Fair Oaks <br />Spanish Language Library to attract more Mexican and Central American families by hosting a traditional <br />posadas celebration during the holiday season. The event will feature a family-friendly performance by <br />the all-Latino ensemble, a kid-friendly visual arts project by a local artist, a family book giveaway, and <br />food and beverages. The library will sponsor the book giveaway, food, and art supplies. <br />6.E. - Page 6 of 7 <br />76