Weekly Digest for August 21, 2023

This week's features

• Caltrain to hold hearing on proposed fare and fare structure changes
• Special Housing Element Meeting, Aug. 22
• Palo Alto Airport Long Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan Upcoming Meeting
• Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Foster Care Program
• Electronic waste collection event returns
• August is National Water Quality Month
• Home alone for the first time: tips for parents
• Summer Concert Series recap

Upcoming public meetings and events

• Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.
  Library Commission meeting
• Tuesday, Aug. 22, noon
  English Conversation Club
• Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
  City Council Meeting
• Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m.
  Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
• Thursday, Aug. 24, 10:15 a.m.
  Storytime
• Thursday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.
  Global Language Storytime: Spanish
• Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.
  Raise a Glass: The Summer Special!
• Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.
  Complete Streets Commission meeting
• Friday, Aug. 25, 10:15 a.m. 
  Storytime
• Saturday, Aug. 26, 11:15 a.m.
• Storytime
• City calendar
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Caltrain to hold hearing on proposed fare and fare structure changes

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which operates Caltrain, will be holding a public hearing Monday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss changes to Caltrain’s fare structure. The public is invited to provide comments and participate in the virtual meeting via Zoom or by phone... Click to continue

Special Housing Element Meeting, Aug. 22

Provide valuable feedback on the City’s recent Housing Element Update and learn more about the proposed zoning changes by attending the upcoming City Council meeting. Your input will be used to inform changes before final review and action by the Planning Commission and City Council in late fall/early winter. This special City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers and via Zoom. For more details... Click to continue

Palo Alto Airport Long Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan Upcoming Meeting

The Palo Alto Airport Long Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan has released its Summer 2023 Quarterly Update featuring news of an upcoming community engagement meeting... Click to continue

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Foster Care Program

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Foster Care Program is made up of individuals or families who volunteer to offer temporary care for shelter companion animals in their homes. Foster volunteers help shelter animals get ready for adoption. Currently we are seeking volunteers to foster dogs, kittens, guinea pigs and rabbits. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older to foster animals... Click to continue

Electronic waste collection event returns 

RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Menlo Park to encourage residents to properly recycle old electronics. Residents shall 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... Click to continue

August is National Water Quality Month

August is National Water Quality Month and the perfect time to educate ourselves on where our water comes from and how we can preserve it. Educating ourselves and others is the best way to ensure that water continues to be high quality and free of contamination... Click to continue

Home alone for the first time: tips for parents

Allowing a mature and well-prepared child to stay home alone for the first time can boost confidence and promote independence for the child but can be a bit scary for the parents. Follow these tips for an easier transition... Click to continue

Summer Concert Series recap

The City of Menlo Park was filled with live music at Fremont Park and Karl E. Clark Park thanks to the Summer Concert Series! Did you get a chance to experience the festivities?... Click to continue