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Weekly Digest for November 15, 2021
This week's features
- Donate winter outerwear for children in need
- Small business tax credits now open
- How we can help recycle in our community
- Sustainable San Mateo County seeks award nominations
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Upcoming meetings and events
- Tuesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.
Música con Nathalia / Music with Nathalia
- Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m.
City Council meeting
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, all day
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (observed)
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1:10 p.m.
Bike Helmet Giveaway
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m.
Humorous Mysteries or Mystery Writers Who Write With Humor
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.
Environmental Quality Commission meeting
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Housing Commission special meeting
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
African and Native American Contact in the Americas
- Thursday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.
Independent Redistricting Commission meeting
- Friday, Nov. 19, noon
Story Time for Adults
- Saturday, Nov. 20, 11:15 a.m.
Storytime
- Monday, Nov. 22, 7:15 p.m.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group: Elatsoe, by Darcie Little Badger
- Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m.
State of the City: A Year in Review with Mayor Drew Combs
- View all events
City calendar
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Donate winter outerwear for children in need
The weather is getting colder and the wind stronger as we head into the winter months. Most of us have the jackets, sweatshirts and coats to wear for more warmth, but some do not. Menlo Park, in partnership with Recology San Mateo County, collects new and gently used coats to donate to those in need as part of the annual Coats for Kids program. From Monday, Nov. 8, through Friday, Nov. 12, drivers from Recology will collect coats curbside from residential homes on their collection day in its service area, including Menlo Park...Click to continue
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Small business tax credits now open
The 'Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II' will provide COVID-19 financial relief to qualified small business employers. On Nov. 1, 2021, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration began accepting applications for tentative small business hiring credit reservation amounts through the online reservation system. Qualified small business employers must apply with the CDTFA for a credit reservation. The credit reservations will be allocated to qualified small business employers on a first-come, first-served basis...Click to continue
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How we can help recycle in our community
Each of us can do our part to make sure that we continue to recycle, gain knowledge and educate one another on the benefits of recycling. According to “National Geographic,” Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime. That’s 246 million tons of waste each year. Everyone can help by recycling at home, work or school and buying products made with recycled content. Recycling benefits: 1) Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, 2) Conserves natural resources such as...Click to continue
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Sustainable San Mateo County seeks award nominations
Sustainable San Mateo County opened nominations for its 2022 awards program, which honors those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. Applications must be received by Dec. 6. SSMC will celebrate the awardees at its 23rd annual Awards Celebration in spring 2022. Sustainability Award nominations may be made in five categories: 1) Individuals, 2) Nonprofits, 3) Businesses, 4) Educational institutions, 5) Government. In addition, SSMC is accepting nominations for its...Click to continue
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