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Weekly Digest for March 2, 2026
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| Share your input by March 6 ahead of the City Council Priority Setting Workshop
Menlo Park City Council is seeking community input on priorities for fiscal year 2026-27. Feedback will help inform discussion at the Priority Setting Workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.) and via Zoom. Community members are encouraged to submit written input by March 6 to ensure their perspectives are considered. Read more...
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| Last week to apply for the Community Funding Program — deadline March 5
The City of Menlo Park is accepting applications for its Community Funding Program, which supports eligible community organizations and nonprofit agencies addressing local human service needs. Funding is available for basic services, community enrichment and community health programs. Using the City’s Community Funding Policy, the City Council will allocate limited resources to priority community needs. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Applications are due by Thursday, March 5. Read more...
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| April 4 Spring Fest and Egg Hunt — Registration now open
Celebrate Spring Fest with the City of Menlo Park Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Burgess Park (701 Laurel St.)! Look forward to a petting zoo, children's crafts, photos with the big bunny, the Menlo Park Fire fun zone and our annual Egg Hunt. Advance tickets are required to participate in the Egg Hunt. All other elements of Spring Fest are free and require no tickets. Egg Hunt registration is now open and tickets are available to incorporated City of Menlo Park residents at no charge (limit one ticket per resident child) and are $5 per child for non-residents. Read more...
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| Online survey to help SamTrans reimagine Dumbarton closes March 6
The Dumbarton Corridor connects Redwood City on the Peninsula with Union City in the East Bay, spanning the San Francisco Bay. SamTrans is reimagining the unused Dumbarton freight rail line to create fast, reliable and zero-emission bus service, along with safer improvements for people biking and walking. Community input will help shape how the corridor is used and which destinations it should serve. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas by taking the online survey, available through March 6. Read more...
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| Save the date for the Belle Haven Community Resource Fair March 28
Connect with local organizations and agencies that support strong and vibrant neighborhoods at the Community Resource Fair Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.). Enjoy light refreshments, free activities and a welcoming educational atmosphere. Come with your family and friends! Important note: please consider taking public transportation or allow additional time for parking due to construction at Kelly Park. Read more...
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| Apply for the California Water Service Group Scholarship Program by March 26
California Water Service (Cal Water) is now accepting applications for its 13th annual college scholarship program! This program is intended to help students in Cal Water service areas lessen the financial barriers that can deter them from pursuing their dreams. The 2026 college scholarship program will award four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships, and several additional scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, for a total of $80,000. To be eligible, applicants must live in a Cal Water service area and intend to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study program at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications close March 26, and winners will be announced in late May. Read more...
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| Calling all residents interested in local leadership
The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several advisory bodies, including the Complete Streets Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Advisory bodies review issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council, helping guide City policies, projects and priorities. Applicants must be 18 or older, reside in Menlo Park and be available to attend monthly meetings. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3. Read more...
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| City Hall solar carport work continuing through March
Work on the solar PV carport systems at City Hall began Feb. 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of March. The contractor, McMillan Electric, will put up construction fencing to close most of the lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center. Alternative parking will be available in the other parking lots at the Burgess Campus. During this temporary disruption in parking, we invite you to consider using sustainable transportation (walking, biking, commuting or taking transit) to see how these modes may work to visit the Burgess Campus. Please visit menlopark.gov/citysolar for updates. Read more...
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| Save the date for the Community Fun Run April 25
Did the winter Olympics get you wishing for a medal of your own? Join us for our 2026K Community Fun Run — a 6-kilometer course that will start at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) and head through the trails of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Participants get a medal and a commemorative t-shirt! Runners, walkers, youths, and adults are all invited! The event will take place April 25 from 9 – 11 a.m. Read more...
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| Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance
The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park will be modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District’s Bayfront Recycled Water Project. A detour will be in place, and pedestrians will be routed to an existing nearby path as an alternative point of entry. Read more...
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| Apply now for the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters
The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with the Belle Haven Community Development Fund, has launched the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters. The program is a new initiative designed to help Belle Haven renters access cleaner, safer and more efficient home appliances at no cost. The program provides electrification items like heat pumps, induction cooktops and air purifiers for no cost. Read more...
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