Weekly Message - October 2018
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C
ity Council Candidate Forums
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Three districts are electing City Council members in 2018. These candidates will discuss key issues in Menlo Park, including housing availability and affordability, transportation, environmental sustainability, and social equity.
Upcoming Menlo Park City Council Candidate Forums:
- Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 pm – District 2 at the corner of Menalto and Gilbert (outside).
- Wednesday, October 3 at 6:30 pm – District 1 at the Menlo Park Senior Center
- Wednesday, October 10 at 7 pm – District 2 at the Belle Haven Library
- Wednesday, October 17 at 7 pm – District 1 at the Belle Haven Library
- Monday, October 22 at 7 pm – District 4 at Little House
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National Wide Emergency Alert System Test - October 3, 2018
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on
October 3, 2018
starting at
11:18 am
PDT.
The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed.
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Willow Road/U.S. 101 Road Closure
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Willow Road at 101
will be completely closed, including the on- and off-ramps, starting
Friday, October 5 at 10 pm
until
Monday, October 8 at 4 am
. Ramps will reopen at 6:00 am on Monday.
This closure will not occur during regular commute traffic, only weekend hours and only on Willow Road. The freeway will be open during this time. All access to local roads and driveways will remain open. The closure is only at the interchange, between Newbridge Street and Bay Road, but access to and from local streets and driveways will remain open.
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Oak Grove, Crane, University Bike Lanes Pilot Evaluation
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After performing a one-year trial of bicycle facilities on Oak Grove Ave., University Dr. and Crane St., the trial is now being evaluated. Join us at the Complete Streets Commission to provide your feedback on permanent installations of bicycle facilities.
Wednesday, October 10, 7 pm
City Council Chambers, 70 Laurel St.
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The Annual Pancake Breakfast, benefiting the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, will be held on
Saturday, October 6
, at the
Menlo Park Fire District Headquarters (300 Middlefield Road)
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Volunteers will be flipping pancakes and serving breakfast at the Menlo Park fire station from 7:30 am to 11:00 am. Advance ticket purchase is not required, but a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child is requested.
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Menlo Park Mayor Peter Ohtaki invites you to the annual State of the City event.
Please join us for this special event. RSVP
online
today.
Thursday, October 11, 6 to 8 pm
Park James Hotel, 1400 El Camino Real
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Artist Reception & Exhibit at Marcela's Village Gallery
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Please join us for an art reception with Peruvian born artist Miroslava Lipovic-Friedman.She is inspired by the beauty of our surroundings, flowers, colors, lights. She reflects all these on her beautiful works of Art.
Come and meet the artist, ask questions and enjoy a beautiful evening in a relaxed environment!
Saturday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm
883 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park
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October 2
6:30 pm, Menalto and Gilbert
October 3
6:30 pm, Menlo Park Senior Center
October 5
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room
October 6
7:30 to 11 am, 300 Middlefield Road
October 6
5 to 8 pm, 883 Santa Cruz Avenue
October 7
1 to 4 pm, Pullman Hotel, Redwood City
October 10
7 to 9 pm, City Council Chambers
October 10
7 to 8:30 pm, Belle Haven Library
October 11
6 to 8 pm, Park James Hotel
October 11
6:30 to 7:30 pm, Menlo Park Senior Citizens Center
October 13
1 to 6 pm, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park
October 17
7 to 8:30 pm, Belle Haven Library
October 19
8:30 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room
October 26
11 am to 2 pm, Fremont Park, Menlo Park
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