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Join the City Clerk's Office Open House Sept. 18

The City Clerk's Office welcomes all community members to attend an open house at the Belle Haven Community Campus Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) Drop by to learn about attending and participating in City Council meetings, contacting your City Council representative, working with City Commissions and more! Spanish translation will be available. Read more...

Learn how to add value to your property with EV chargers Sept. 16

Property owners and managers are invited to a free webinar Sept. 16 from noon–1 p.m. on low-to-no-cost electric vehicle (EV) charging installations through Peninsula Clean Energy’s EV Ready program. This program provides generous rebates, free technical support and project planning assistance to make installing chargers simple and affordable at multifamily and business properties. Read more...

Grab your gloves & bucket, it’s time for the 41st Annual Coastal Cleanup Sept. 20

Grab your gloves and bucket — it’s time for the 41st annual Coastal Cleanup! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the cleanup event, this is your chance to protect San Mateo County’s environment, neighborhoods and wildlife by reducing litter. Join Menlo Park at 1 Alma St. for a cleanup at San Francisquito Creek. Read more...

M3 Marsh Road & M4 Willow Road shuttle schedules to change Sept. 22

Effective Sept. 22, the M3-Marsh Road and M4-Willow Road shuttles will operate under modified schedules. The shuttles offer free morning and afternoon service connecting Menlo Park Caltrain to various business parks in Menlo Park. Before Sept. 22, please review the updated schedules by visiting the shuttle homepage. Read more...

Heritage tree tag scavenger hunt ends Sept. 22

There’s still time to participate in the Heritage Tree Scavenger Hunt through Sept. 22! Join in the fun and search for heritage tree tags hidden in your neighborhood park for the chance to win a free fruit tree. Read more...

Join us at the Menlo Park Downtown Parking Management Study Open House Sept. 25

Attend the Menlo Park Downtown Parking Management Study Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Sequoia Room at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center to share feedback on parking in downtown Menlo Park. The City, with our consultants, 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. Read more...

New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Sept. 26

Applications are now open for Below Market Rate rental units at Anton Menlo and are due Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. A lottery is scheduled for Oct. 10. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Anton Menlo information page. Read more...

Proclamation for National Night Out Block Party captains

At the Sept. 9 meeting, Menlo Park City Council presented the National Night Out block party captains with a special proclamation to recognize their outstanding commitment to fostering neighborhood spirit and promoting public safety. Read more...

Be ready for emergencies: get trained and stay informed

As we enter the third week of National Preparedness Month, we’re focusing on the lifesaving skills that can make all the difference in an emergency. Learning First Aid, CPR and disaster response basics is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Read more...

Attend the upcoming Public Works Open House Sept. 27

The City of Menlo Park Public Works department is hosting an Open House from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Drive) Sept. 27 to showcase some of the work they do for the community and share information about their team. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy family-friendly activities and learn more about City programs and services! Read more...

Take charge of big EV savings before Sept. 30

Your opportunity to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is here! Peninsula Clean Energy is partnering with Ride and Drive Clean to offer exclusive discounts on select new electric vehicles. To maximize your savings, including up to $7,500 in federal tax credits, purchase or lease your new EV by Sept. 30. Read more...

Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program offering grants through Oct. 1

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. Apply by Oct. 1. Read more...

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–Jan. 15, 2026. Read more...

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