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Weekly Digest for Aug. 31, 2026

Upcoming public meetings

  • Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
    Housing Commission meeting
 

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This week's features

September is National Preparedness Month: begin with one simple step

National Disaster Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. This week, take one simple action that can make a significant difference in an emergency: register for SMC Alert or confirm that your account and contact information are up to date. Read more...

Apply for the Civics 101 Academy by Sept. 1

San Mateo County Civics Academy

Have questions about local government? Learn about San Mateo County programs, services, finances and initiatives in the Civics 101 Academy. The FREE course led by County department heads and other leaders includes topics such as health, public safety, elections, parks, libraries, the justice system and more. Participants will receive a completion certificate. The program runs Sep. 2 through Oct. 28. from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Refreshments are provided. Submit your one-page application by Sept. 1. Read more...

Electronic waste collection event returns Sept. 5

Electronics

RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Menlo Park to encourage residents to properly recycle old electronics at the Electronic Waste Collection Event Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the City Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Drive). Residents should place their electronic waste in their trunks and remove other personal items to avoid any accidents. This drive-through event allows residents to remain in their vehicles as the vendor picks up the electronic waste from the trunks. Read more...

City offices closed for Labor Day Sept. 7

Menlo Park City Hall

City offices will be closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, regular hours of operation will resume, and the Weekly Digest will be distributed.  Read more...

New pool hours starting Sept. 8

Bottom of a lane pool

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, Burgess Pool and Belle Haven Pool will implement new hours that were adopted as part of balancing the City's budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Learn more about the changes to the pool hours or view full pool schedules.

BELLE HAVEN POOL HOURS

  • Monday–Friday: 3–7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

BURGESS POOL HOURS

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 6–10 a.m. and noon–8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sunday: 7 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Previous features and ongoing news

Register for the Teen College and Career Day Sept. 12

Teen students smiling against lockers

Join us at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) for our Teen College and Career Day Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Visit with professionals who are experts in their fields, talk to representatives from vocational schools and colleges and attend presentations that demystify applying for financial aid. All are welcome to attend, but if you register early, you will be entered into a prize drawing. Read more...

Big Blanket Movie Night is Sept. 18

Movie popcorn buckets on blanket outdoors

Bring the family, share a blanket and enjoy a screening of Moana 2 at Menlo Park’s Big Blanket Movie Night! The event will take place Sept. 18 from 6–8 p.m. at Hamilton Park (531 Hamilton Ave.) Wear your island-inspired outfits or dress like your favorite character from the movie! This event is free and open to all ages. Join us for some film fun while connecting with your neighbors in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Read more.

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