Weekly Message - April 2018
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City Council Rail Subcommittee Public Meeting
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On
Tuesday, April 17
at
5 pm
, the City Council Rail Subcommittee will hold a meeting to review, discuss and provide input on the status of the
Ravenswood Avenue Railroad Crossing
study at
City Council Chambers
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This project is evaluating the engineering feasibility of replacing the existing at-grade crossings of the Caltrain railroad tracks by building grade separations of the roadways from the tracks at Ravenswood Avenue and possibly also at Oak Grove Avenue, Glenwood Avenue and Encinal Avenue, with a priority on Ravenswood Avenue. There will be time allotted for the public to provide comments and feedback on the Ravenswood Avenue Railroad Crossing project as well as any rail related topics on interest to the City.
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Downtown Parking Structure Project Survey
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As part of the City Council's 2018 goal setting meeting, the City Council tasked staff with determining potential uses, siting, funding and design of a downtown parking structure.
Staff has evaluated a number of options for developing a parking structure and/or mixed-use development. With that in mind, there is no consensus yet regarding the mix of uses, siting, funding strategy and design of a parking structure.
Take
this survey
and
share your input
before the next City Council study session on April 24, 2018.
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Sidewalk Spring Art Stroll
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The
Menlo Park Sidewalk Spring Art Stroll
, celebrating its 36
th
year, welcomes visitors to browse among the handcrafted works of more than 90 artists whose displays include fine jewelry, photography from many different perspectives, decorative and functional ceramics, abstract and representational paintings, gorgeous turned woodwork and much more. This open-air marketplace celebrates the artists’ talent and an opportunity to learn about their inspiration in creating lasting beauty.
This annual free, family event, sponsored by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, takes place along tree-lined
Santa Cruz Avenue
off El Camino Real
Friday and
Saturday, April 20 and 21
, from
10 am to 6 pm
, and
Sunday, April 22
from
10 am to 5 pm
.
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Facilities Master Plan Community Workshop #1
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The City of Menlo Park is in the process of updating the it's Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. Over the course of the next year, we will be collaborating with the local community to explore things like: what you have, what you would like to keep, what you might like to improve and what future amenities you would like to see brought to Menlo Park's recreation system within the next 20 years.
Provide input and gain insight's into Menlo Park's Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan on
Thursday, April 26
from
6:30 to 8:30 pm
at the
Arrillaga Family Recreation Center
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Free Family Event! Join us for Earth Day on
Saturday, April 21
at
Shoreway Environmental Center
from
10 am to 1 pm
in the Visitor's Parking Lot.
Activities Include:
Petting Zoo, Recycling Site Tours, Face Painting, Free Food, Compost Giveaway, Puppet Show, Raffle Baskets, Battery Drop-off, and Eco-Crafts.
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Join the
2018 Commuter Challenge
! This Spring, embrace change and discover new transportation modes other than driving alone in your vehicle.
From April 1st to May 31st, people who join the challenge and commute to, from or through San Mateo County using an alternative mode will be eligible to win weekly prizes and one of five grand prizes.
Register here.
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We’re aiming to double the number of
Green Challenge
takers this year, and help make Menlo Park a clean energy city! Join the Menlo Green Challenge and lower your impact, save money and
help create a clean energy future!
Winners are going to be selected to get Certificates of Recognition produced from the City of Menlo Park, Mayor Ohtaki.
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Earth Day Celebration at Cheeky Monkey
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Cheeky Monkey will be celebrating Earth Day on
Sunday, April 22
, with rock painting from
11 am to 4 pm
! Come join us outside the store for painting Kindness Rocks to share with your friends and family.
Be bold, brave, and colorful - spread kindness and positivity by painting and hiding rocks throughout your community!
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April 17
5 pm, City Council Chambers
April 18
6 to 9 pm, 825 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
April 20
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room
April 20-22
Friday to Sunday, Santa Cruz Avenue
April 20-22
Friday to Sunday, Discovery Shop, Menlo Park
April 21
10 am to 1 pm, Shoreway Environmental Center
April 25
5 to 7 pm, Left Bank Brasserie
April 26
8 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room
April 26
4 to 7 pm, SMC Mosquito Control and Vector District
April 26
6:30 to 8:30 pm, Arrillaga Family Recreation Center
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