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Learn about home electrification and share your input on building code updates May 6 and 8

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 at the Belle Haven Community Campus and on May 8 on Zoom for workshops to learn about home electrification and to share your input on local building code updates that could take effect in 2026… Click to continue

Join San Mateo County ADU Resource Center for a free event May 10

Learn more about ADUs at a free event Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – noon at Twin Pines Senior & Community Center (20 Twin Pines Ln., Belmont), hosted by the ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County. The event will feature Ryan O'Connell from "How to ADU" and will allow homeowners interested in building an ADU to speak directly with industry professionals... Click to continue

Learn how going electric at home can improve your health May 10

Learn about how you can create a healthier home with Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability’s professor Rob Jackson, Ph.D., and Peninsula Clean Energy at a free community event Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church of San Mateo (225 Tilton Ave., San Mateo). Learn more and register online... Click to continue

California Native Garden Design Workshop May 12

Learn how to design your own California native plant garden paradise and receive guidance on Lawn Be Gone rebate programs at the City of Menlo Park’s California Native Garden Design workshop May 12 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Menlo Park Municipal Water customers are eligible to receive $3 per square foot of lawn converted to drought-tolerant plants, plus an additional $300 for the inclusion of a rain garden. Join this virtual workshop to learn how to get started... Click to continue

Visit Menlo Park’s energizer stations on Bike to Work Day May 15

Thursday, May 15 is Bike to Work Day. To celebrate, the City of Menlo Park will be hosting five energizer stations with snacks, water, education and bicycling accessories to promote and encourage people biking. Join us at the Caltrain Northbound Station, Caltrain Southbound Station, Ringwood Avenue Bike Bridge, Willow Place Bike Bridge and San Mateo Bike Bridge from 7 – 10 a.m. on May 15... Click to continue

Free Household Hazardous Waste Event May 17

The San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program and the City of Menlo Park are hosting a drop-off event Saturday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. This event is open to all who live in San Mateo County. To participate, you must schedule an appointment. The event location will be disclosed once your appointment is confirmed... Click to continue

Take the City of Menlo Park’s survey on our libraries, recreation and parks by May 18

The City of Menlo Park seeks your feedback. Please tell us your views about the City’s libraries, recreation and parks. The survey has 20 questions and takes around seven minutes to complete. Your input is important and helps us to improve. The deadline to submit your feedback is May 18... Click to continue

Share your input on housing policies and programs by May 26

Help the City of Menlo Park prioritize housing policies and programs that will prevent displacement and ensure those currently housed can stay in place in our community. Provide your feedback through our 10 minute survey and learn more about Menlo Park’s anti-displacement strategy by visiting the project site... Click to continue

City seeks proposals for Park Ranger Services through June 23 

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a well-qualified contractor to submit proposals for ranger services at City parks. Scope of work may include performing daily patrols, enforcing park regulations, collecting litter and suppressing fire as needed. Electronic proposals will be accepted on the City’s PlanetBids Portal through Monday, June 23, at 5 p.m. Please note that submitters must be pre-registered with the City’s bidding system to submit an electronic proposal. Learn more about the Request for Proposal and its timeline... Click to continue

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