Weekly Message ~
January 2020
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Budget Process Informational Workshop
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Join us to learn more about the city budget process and prepare for the City Council's annual goal-setting session coming in late January.
This informational workshop will cover a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
- The purpose of a budget
- Community input opportunities
- The difference between operating budgets and funding for capital infrastructure projects
Thursday, January 9, 5:30 to 7 pm
701 Laurel St., Menlo Park
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Ravenswood Avenue Railroad Crossing Project Update
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The
Ravenswood Avenue Railroad Crossing Project
evaluated the engineering feasibility of replacing the existing at-grade crossings of the Caltrain tracks by building grade separations of the roadways from the tracks at Ravenswood Avenue, Oak Grove Avenue, Glenwood Avenue and Encinal Avenue, with priority on Ravenswood Avenue.
Next week's City Council meeting includes an item for the Council to hear an update on the Ravenswood Avenue railroad crossing study project and consider approving an additional study to evaluate a fully-elevated rail option over downtown.
Tuesday, January 4, 5:30
701 Laurel St., Menlo Park
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
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The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program helps residents properly dispose and/or recycle their residential hazardous waste.
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is waste from your home that is toxic, corrosive, flammable or reactive based on its chemical properties. Products such as paint thinner, toilet bowl cleaner, and rat bait exhibit these hazardous characteristics. It is illegal to dispose of such dangerous wastes in the regular trash or dump them down the drain. We urge residents and business owners to use the County of San Mateo's HHW Program for proper disposal.
Make an appointment online!
Saturday, January 11, 8:30 am
Appointment Required!
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Kepler’s Premier Event Series
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Each season, Kepler's Literary Foundation programs bring noted writers, artists, and original thinkers who engage with the community to discuss their ideas, insights, perspectives, and stories. Here are some upcoming events:
Steve Inskeep with Angie Coiro
- Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 to 8:30 pm
This is Now: Kelly McGonigal
- Thursday, January 16, 7:30 to 9 pm
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Thi Bui, and Their Sons, Ellison and Hien
- Saturday, January 18, 2 to 4 pm
There is something for everyone. Please join Kepler's for these premier events!
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‘Beginnings’ Artist Reception at Marcela’s Village Gallery
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"Beginnings" Artists Reception featuring Artists Peter Carey & Felipe Colina.
Celebrate the New Year with Art & Champagne!
PETER CAREY:
Born in Calcutta and raised in the U.K., Peter Carey is a water color artist specializing in realism.
FELIPE COLINA:
An emerging Venezuelan artist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rich textured backgrounds, expressive brushwork, and balanced compositions are characteristics of his paintings.
Saturday, January 11, 5 to 8 pm
Marcela's Village Gallery
883-1 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
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Save the Date: Silver Oaks Memory Care Lecture Series
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What about You? Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others.
As a caregiver, there is a delicate balance between taking care of yourself and taking care of others. It’s so easy for us to put our lives on hold and neglect our own needs. Studies show that caregivers often neglect themselves when taking care of a loved one and suffer in silence or feel guilty when they can’t meet the demands and responsibilities of caregiving. Learn ways to take better care of yourself while juggling the demands and responsibilities of being a caregiver.
Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
RSVP by February 14, 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 6 to 7 pm
16 Coleman Pl., Menlo Park
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January 9
5:30 to 7 pm, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park
January 11
8:30 am to 12:15 pm, Menlo Park
January 11
5 to 8 pm, 883-1 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park
January 14
7:30 to 8:30 pm, Kepler's Books, Menlo Park
January 16
7:30 to 9 pm, Kepler's Books, Menlo Park
January 18
2 to 4 pm, Kepler's Books, Menlo Park
January 20
Chamber Closed in observance of MLK Day
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