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Weekly Digest for Aug. 15, 2022
This week's features
- Spare the Air alert in effect Tuesday, Aug. 16
- Police share back to school safety awareness and tips
- Fall community emergency preparedness trainings offered
- Students invited to apply to be Youth Climate Ambassadors
- Updated Garwood Way opens near the Springline development
- Get paid to replace your lawn!
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Upcoming public meetings and events
- Monday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Library Commission meeting
- Monday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting
- Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.
Preschool/Toddler Tuesday: Nanny Nikki Music
- Tuesday, Aug. 16, Noon
English Conversation Club
- Wednesday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m.
Mystery Readers Group: Mysteries Written by and/or About Journalists
- Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.
Summer Concert Series: The Sun Kings!
- Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Paint Night with El Comalito Collective
- Friday, Aug. 19, 3:30 p.m.
Menlo Park Community Campus construction tour
- Friday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.
Summer Concert Series: Busta-Groove! Part II
- Saturday, Aug. 20, 11:15 a.m.
For Goodness Snakes!
- Saturday, Aug. 20, 2:15 p.m.
Taiko Drumming
- Saturday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m.
Story Time for Adults: online or in person
- Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
City Council meeting
- Full city calendar
View the event calendar
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Spare the Air alert in effect Tuesday, Aug. 16
A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Tuesday, August 16. Wildfire smoke combined with hot temperatures and vehicle exhaust is expected to cause unhealthy levels of smog, or ozone pollution, in the Bay Area. Smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire may also create hazy skies. We can all do our part to help reduce air pollution every day by finding alternatives to driving alone – such as working remotely or taking transit – to keep air quality healthier for everyone in the Bay Area. See more at sparetheair.org.
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Police share back to school safety awareness and tips
The new school year is here and parents, students and drivers should be aware of more pedestrian, bicycle, skateboard and vehicle traffic in the community. Commuters should expect increased congestion throughout the school week and build extra time into their schedules. Residents may also notice police officers posted in school zones helping with pedestrian safety, as well as safe loading and unloading of students. Children should know safe routes to school and agree on a place to meet their parents or guardians after school. Those under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when…Click to continue
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Fall community emergency preparedness trainings offered
Menlo Fire CERT has announced the latest trainings open to the community. All classes are free and require registration. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may affect their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional…Click to continue
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Students invited to apply to be Youth Climate Ambassadors
Applications are now open for an 8-month program available for all San Mateo County high school students (Grades 9-12) who are interested in learning more about the climate crisis and local solutions, joining a network of fellow high school students ready to take action together, and growing as a leader, public speaker, event organizer, and solutionary changemaker for the planet. The Youth Climate Ambassadors program is offered by the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame, the San Mateo…Click to continue
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Updated Garwood Way opens near the Springline development
Garwood Way between Oak Grove Avenue and Glenwood Avenue is now accessible and open for motorists and pedestrians. The updated Garwood Way is part of the Springline project and includes sidewalks, curb/gutter, bio-retention basins, underground utilities, landscape and irrigation, street lights, signage and pavement markings. The new Garwood Way is a part of the overall project under final inspection and acceptance processing. The traffic median island upgrades at Oak Grove Avenue and Garwood Way and Merrill Street…Click to continue
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Get paid to replace your lawn!
The “Lawn Be Gone!” rebate program is available for Menlo Park residents. By transforming your water-intensive lawn into a water-efficient landscape, you can receive a rebate of $2 per square foot, up to $5,000 per household. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible applicants. Join the trend of replacing traditional lawns with stylish landscaping. Water-efficient landscaping conserves water, is easy to maintain, and provides long-term benefits to the environment. For tips and inspiration, check out the Water Wise Gardening Tool.…Click to continue
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