Weekly Message ~ July 2021
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-Online Town Hall Tonight!
-Drought Town Hall on July 1st
-Housing Element Update Webinar
Around Menlo Park
-Menlowe Ballet's Gift of Dance
-SCORE Workshop for Nonprofits
Members at Work
-Entre Nous Aesthetics VIP Event
-Amici's July Deal
Business News
Online Town Hall Tonight: "Fight Fire with Tech: Bay Area Innovations to Combat Wildfires"
State Senator Josh Becker Invites You To An Online Town Hall:
"Fight Fire with Tech: Bay Area Innovations to Combat Wildfires"

Here in the Bay Area, there are countless efforts underway to develop technology-driven solutions to better respond to and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. Please join Senator Josh Becker along with Jessica Morse, Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience at California Natural Resources Agency, Jonathan Cox, Deputy Chief of CAL FIRE, San Mateo Division, and representatives from the tech community to discuss innovative technologies, tools, and strategies to prevent, mitigate, and combat wildfires.

Tuesday, June 29, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Drought Town Hall with Marc Berman
Our community is once again facing a worsening drought as water supplies are threatened locally and across California. Join Assemblymember Marc Berman for a virtual Drought Town Hall with experts from our community's local water providers on Thursday, July 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

The Town Hall will provide:
  • An update on the decreasing water supply in our area
  • Important tips for water conservation
  • Breaking news updates on what to expect this summer in our community
  • Information about the threats posed by extreme drought

Expert speakers include:
  • Tom Francis, Water Resources Manager, Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)
  • Jeanine Jones, Interstate Resources Manager and Drought Manager, California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
  • Robert Seeley, Regional Community Affairs Specialist, California Water Service (Cal Water)
  • Vice-Chair Gary Kremen, Board Member, Valley Water

You’re Invited!
Housing Element Update Introduction Webinar
Menlo Park has begun the nearly two-year process to update its Housing and Safety Elements and writing the city’s first Environmental Justice Element.

The Housing Element Update process includes not only identifying potential sites for housing development but also ensuring community-wide access to resources and compliance with State of California regulations that govern these Elements. Learn more

All community members are invited to an introductory Housing Element webinar at 6 pm, Thursday, July 1, 2021, that will explain the process, project components, and how to be involved in the process. The webinar will cover the following major themes:

  • Existing conditions
  • Housing Element requirements
  • Housing Element schedule
  • Concurrent update of Safety Element and creation of an Environmental Justice Element
  • Community involvement opportunities

Around Menlo Park
A Gift of Dance 
To Celebrate the Start of Summer!
As we celebrate the official start of summer, Menlowe Ballet wants to brighten your day with a favorite ballet from their 2016 repertory season, Val Caniparoli’s “repeat after me”. Caniparoli’s versatility has made him one of the most sought-after choreographers in the United States and abroad. While he is most closely associated with San Francisco Ballet, his home for more than 43 years, as both dancer and former resident choreographer, he has contributed to the repertoires of more than 50 companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and Finnish National Ballet.

Use the link below (password: SUMMERDANCE) to view this performance of “repeat after me” from the comfort of your home until July 5. In the spirit of community, feel free to share this link with friends and family who may enjoy it.

Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Nonprofit
This 90-minute workshop will discuss the most common mistakes committed by small nonprofits. Learn how to manage your board, stay faithful to your mission, budget enough for your projects, and other tips to avoid mistakes that could be costly to your organization.

The last 30 minutes will be devoted to your questions.

Thursday, July 8, 12 to 1:30 pm

Members at Work
Entre Nous Aesthetics Annual VIP Event
Entre Nous Aesthetics is hosting their Annual VIP Event & QWO Launch Party on Tuesday, June 29 from 4 to 8 pm.

There will be:
  • Cocktails
  • Live Demos
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Founders Updates

The event will take place at 1047 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Can't wait to see you there!

Amici's July Deal
20% OFF Items of the Month at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria!

Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
BBQ Chicken Pizza & Spinach Salad

Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of June via amicis.com or mobile app. Use  'JUL21'  at checkout.

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