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Weekly Digest for Oct. 13, 2025
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| Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18
Let’s get ready, Belle Haven! Join Climate Resilient Communities for a free disaster preparedness workshop to learn how to stay safe before, during and after an emergency. Topics include health impacts, emergency response, CPR training and community involvement. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon–3 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.). Spanish translation will be available at the workshop. Read more...
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| Share your feedback for the public plaza on the 600 block Oct. 19, 22, 23 and online
The initial, high-level design concept is available for a public plaza in the closed portion of Santa Cruz Avenue between Curtis Street and Doyle Street in the eastbound direction (“the 600 block”). The design allows multiple uses, enhances safety, creates a welcoming environment with aesthetic appeal and activates the space. Share your feedback on the design elements and how you would like to use the space by visiting us in person at upcoming events Oct. 19, 22 and 23 or filling out the online form. Participants in the survey can choose to enter a raffle to win one of eight $25 gift cards to local businesses! Read more...
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| New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24
Applications are now open for a Below Market Rate rental unit at Realm (1545 San Antonio St.) and are due Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. A lottery is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 7. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Realm information page. Read more...
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| The 2025 Rain Barrel Bulk Sale is here until Oct. 26
With the rainy season approaching, now is a better time than ever to invest in a rain barrel. Flows to Bay’s Rain Barrel Bulk Sale offers 50-gallon barrels at a discounted price of $85. Menlo Park Municipal Water customers may qualify for rebates up to $200 which can make rain barrels free. The sale runs through Oct. 26 or when stock runs out. Read more...
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| Find your voting locations for the Nov. 4 Special Election
The Statewide Special Election will take place Nov. 4. Locations for ballot drop-off in the City of Menlo Park are at the Belle Haven Child Development Center (410 Ivy Drive, outside, walk-up), the Boys & Girls Club (401 Pierce Road, outside, walk-up) and City Hall (701 Laurel St., outside, walk-up). In-person voting is available Nov. 1–4 at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (700 Alma St.) during specified hours. Read more...
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| Menlo Park to increase street sweeping in October
During October, Menlo Park will increase street sweeping frequency to reduce debris, protect water quality and prevent flooding during the wet season. Residents can help by moving vehicles on sweep days, avoiding leaf piles in the street and keeping sticks, branches and palm fronds out of gutters. Read more...
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| Go all-electric at home: Free webinars for Menlo Park residents Oct. 16 and Nov. 7
Ready to make your home more efficient, comfortable and climate-friendly? PG&E invites California homeowners to join a free two-part webinar series to learn how to transition from gas to electric appliances. From 9 – 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16 and Nov. 7, discover how to avoid costly panel upgrades, size heat pump systems correctly, debunk common electrification myths and create a step-by-step plan to make your home more efficient, comfortable and climate-friendly. Read more...
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| Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program application period extended through Oct. 17
The California Department of Insurance is proud to partner with the California Earthquake Authority to raise awareness about the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Program, which is once again offering grants to help Californians strengthen older homes against earthquake damage. Homeowners across more than 1,100 eligible ZIP codes can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to complete a seismic retrofit. The application period has now been extended through Oct. 17. Read more...
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| Take the Downtown Parking Management Study Survey by Oct. 19
The City of Menlo Park is working on a parking management strategy based on data and community input to evaluate potential tools to improve access and the overall parking experience in downtown Menlo Park. Please participate and share your insights by taking the City’s five-minute survey by Oct. 19. Read more...
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| Join Menlo Park for Halloweek Oct. 25-28
Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate with three Halloween-themed and family-friendly community events hosted by the City of Menlo Park: the Halloween parade and carnival, Saturday, Oct. 25; Pumpkin Splash, Sunday, Oct. 26 and Trunk-or-Treat, Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read more...
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| Learn about energy-efficient upgrades at the Home Electrification Workshop
Join our Home Electrification Workshop to learn the basics of home electrification, the benefits for your comfort, health and energy bills and how you may qualify for free heating and cooling upgrades and energy efficient appliances. The workshop will be held Oct. 27 in English and Oct. 28 in Spanish at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.). Read more...
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| Submit artwork for a library card art exhibition by Oct. 31
Bring us along on your library adventure! The City of Menlo Park is refreshing our library cards and inviting community members of all ages to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “My Library Adventure in Menlo Park.” Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of staff and stakeholders, and select designs will be printed on new library cards and made available to the public. Any artist whose work is selected for printing will be notified prior to printing. Submit your design by Oct. 31 for the opportunity to be displayed in the gallery Nov. 18, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026. Read more...
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| San Mateo County Community Survey seeks your feedback through end of November
Help identify vulnerabilities, evaluate preparedness levels and develop targeted strategies for improving emergency response in San Mateo County. The Department of Emergency Management is conducting a critical community assessment to better understand residents' emergency preparedness needs, barriers they face and how we can enhance support before, during and after disasters. The data collected will directly inform resource allocation, policy updates and emergency planning decisions. The survey only takes 10-15 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. Share your feedback now through the end of November. Read more...
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The City of Menlo Park provides multiple ways for residents to stay informed about the City including emergency updates, Menlo Park City Council, bus and shuttle improvements, new housing developments, job opportunities and more. Visit our subscription page and sign up to receive news below.
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