Weekly Message - May 2019
BUSINESS NEWS
Bike to Work Day this Thursday
Join thousands of regular and first-time bike commuters across the Bay Area for the 25th Annual Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 9, 2019 Pledge  to ride today and you could win a trip to Alaska! In San Mateo County, nearly 50 energizer stations will offer cyclists refreshments, a tote bag with goodies, and good cheer. Click here  for the list of San Mateo County stations.

Check out this flyer to learn about the benefits of Bike Share !

Register for the 2019 Block Party!
The Block Party represents a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase Menlo Park to residents and visitors who may not otherwise be downtown. The 13th Annual Downtown Block Party is on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 5:30 to 8 pm on Santa Cruz Avenue .

Community Meeting on Pedestrian and Bicycle Railroad Crossing
On Monday, May 13 at 6:30 pm , the City will host the second community meeting for the  Middle Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Rail Crossing  in the Elm Room at the  Arrillaga Family Recreation Center , 700 Alma St.

At this meeting, community members will be able to get an update on the project, review current crossing design options and provide their feedback and voice their preferences on a variety of aspects including ramp and stair layouts.

AROUND MENLO PARK
Police Department Open House
Join employees of the Menlo Park Police Department as the doors of the department open for the day. The day’s events will include police demonstrations, static displays, a tour of the public safety communications center and much more. All members of the public are invited to come meet the staff and learn about the Police Department.

Sunday, May 11, 10 am to 2 pm
Menlo Park Police Department
701 Laurel St., Menlo Park

Rosewood Sand Hill Celebrated its 10th Anniversary
Congratulations to Rosewood Sand Hill on celebrating their 10th anniversary! The Stanford-owned resort opened on April 2, 2009.

Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park

MEMBERS @ WORK
Goodwill Boutique Grand Re-Opening
You are invited to the grand re-opening of Goodwill Boutique here in Menlo Park! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 8:45 am, and the store opens at 9 am.

Friday, May 10 at 9 am
Goodwill Boutique
711 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

“Women-Mujeres” Art Reception at Marcela’s Village Gallery
It will be a long list to describe all the different ways that women have touch our lives. We will be celebrating women by presenting the artistic and creative works of:
  • Lourdes Morantes Mieses
  • Miroslava Lipovech Friedman
  • Robin Scholl
  • Vienna Zhang's drawings
  • Fernando Escartiz sculptures 

Bring that special woman in your life and celebrate with us!

Saturday, May 11, 5 to 8 pm
883 Santa Cruz Ave, Suite 1, Menlo Park

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 9
7:45 am, Redwood City Caltrain station

May 9
8 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room

May 10
9 am, 711 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

May 11
10 am to 2 pm, Menlo Park Police Department

May 11
5 to 8 pm, 883 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

May 12
10:30 am to 3 pm, 2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park

May 12
11 am to 2 pm, 200 Independence Dr., Menlo Park

May 13
6:30 pm, Arrillaga Family Recreation Center

May 17
7 to 8 pm, 200 Independence Dr., Menlo Park

May 18
1 to 6 pm, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 |  menloparkchamber.com