Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

Widely available via appointment or drop-in sites, boosters maintain the power of vaccines to strongly protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone should get one when eligible, but particularly those over 50 or those with significant underlying health conditions.

To find a booster shot appointment or drop-in booster location in San Mateo County, please go to smchealth.org/vaccinecalendar or to MyTurn.

Cold winter weather has arrived in California and PG&E urges customers to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Every year, approximately 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 50,000 people visit the emergency room.

PG&E reminds customers to make sure their natural gas furnaces and appliances are in working order. Customers should inspect the flame on gas appliances. A blue flame indicates complete combustion and that the appliance is working properly. A lazy, yellow, or white flame is a warning sign that the appliance is not burning properly and could be producing carbon monoxide.

If customers suspect a problem with a natural gas appliance in their home, they should call PG&E immediately at 1-800-743-5000. A gas service representative will be dispatched to do a thorough inspection.

Bon Marché Farmers Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, December 22 from 3 to 7 pm at the 600-700 blocks of Santa Cruz Avenue, adjacent to Bistro Vida.

Share good fortune and help all members of our community partake in the joy of the season by participating in donation drives. The City of Menlo Park has partnered with local nonprofits to collect donations of food and books for children and families in need. 

Community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to benefit local families with the help of local nonprofit organization, Samaritan House. Donated food items must be non-perishable, unexpired food items in their original, unopened retail packaging. Examples of needed food items include pastas, grains, rice, macaroni, peanut butter, instant potatoes, breakfast cereals, canned fruits and vegetables, and similar nutritious food items. Drop off your donated food items at the Main Library, 800 Alma Street during regular operating hours.

Give the gift of reading and literacy. Studies have shown that children who have plentiful access to books in the home in early life leads directly to improved literacy achievement later in life. Donate new and gently-used children and teens books to benefit young people through the Children's Book Project. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the Main Library, 800 Alma St. Learn more

Holidays at Filoli are sure to delight, dripping with festive finery and sparkling with garden lights every day and night!

Evening Admission 4 pm to 8 pm is SOLD OUT. Late Evening Admission for 7 pm to 9 pm is available for December 27 - January 2!

This holiday season, give the gift of a quintessential Silicon Valley getaway with our exclusive gift card offer. The Stanford Park Hotel's e-gift cards and traditional gift cards may be redeemed for hotel stays and dining at Menlo Tavern restaurant and bar.

This exclusive offer expires on December 31, 2021.

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