Weekly Message | Education Town Hall on Saturday

Weekly Message - March 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Education Town Hall

You're invited to attend an Education Town Hall hosted by Assemblymember Berman. Panelists include Sara Cortez and Kenneth Kapphahn, Fiscal and Policy Analysts with the Legislative Analyst's Office. The panel will discuss K-12 education with an emphasis on state funding as well as early childhood education.

Saturday, March 10, 10 to 11:30 am

Hillview Community Center, Los Altos

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Total Health Screening

In a collaboration with Mills Peninsula Senior Focus, the Menlo Park Senior Center will be hosting its annual Total Health Screening for seniors over 62. The program provides free screening and health education services with an emphasis on heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. While it’s open to all seniors, the hope is to have those who have least access to health care check-in with the nurses and discuss their health issues. Registration is required.

Tuesday, March 13, 9 to 12 pm

Menlo Park Senior Center

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AROUND MENLO PARK

Arbor Day Foundation names Menlo Park Tree City USA, Growth Award Winner

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized The City of Menlo Park as a 2017 Tree City USA. This is the City’s 19th consecutive year as a Tree City, an indication of Menlo Park’s commitment to effective urban forest management. In addition, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the City of Menlo Park with a Growth Award for the fifth year in row. The Growth Award demonstrates an environmental improvement and higher level of tree care.

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Mercy Beyond Borders: 10th Anniversary Gala

Join Mercy Beyond Borders in celebrating their 10th Anniversary. This gala will bring together our wonderful donors for an inspiring evening of community, fine dining, and an excellent program. Highlights include a presentation by an MBB alumna from Africa and recognition of MBB's Donor of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

Saturday, March 10, 5 to 10 pm

Quadrus Conference Center, Menlo Park

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MEMBERS @ WORK

Local Government's Challenge - Striving for Sustainability

Glen Rojas, former Menlo Park City Manager will speak at Kiwanis Luncheon on Tuesday, March 13 from 12 to 1:15 pm at Allied Arts Guild .

Menlo Park, like most local government agencies, is striving to change in order to meet the challenges of sustainability. Local government must be prepared for the changes taking place in our communities including the way elected officials are elected. Recently the City of Menlo Park was forced to change district elections due to a threatened law suit that was made in August 2017. What are the implications of this change both positive and challenges? What other changes are on the horizon?