The 2021-22 Menlo Park Community Guide has been published!

If you would like a hard copy, please email us to set up a time to come by our office at 671 Oak Grove Avenue, Suite F, and pick one up!

Thank you to all our members and advertisers for supporting this publication!

The Chamber of Commerce Business Directory features Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley community profiles, a buyer’s guide that showcases Chamber Members, and much more.

Please join MPC Ready on Saturday, October 23 at 9 am to hear from Bill Chiang, PG&E.

TOPIC: How we can safely meet our needs during a power outage.

Subtopics include power outage safety, where to put flashlights, back-up power supplies, how to safely run on backup power, creating a power outage plan; rebate programs; and special considerations for electric vehicles. There will be ample Q&A!

Related to the topic, a new law, Assembly Bill 1346, will phase out gas-powered generators by 2024. A recent article in The Almanac gives background. Please also see the helpful information on the PG&E website.

Meeting ID: 818 6224 7745

You are invited to attend the next Downtown Business Alliance meeting!

This meeting is open to ALL Menlo Park businesses!

When: Wednesday, October 27 at 9 am

Where: "French Quarter" Adjacent to Bistro Vida

The City of Menlo Park is seeking Menlo Park residents to apply for the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) commissioners and two (2) alternate commissioners. Alternates may fully participate in Commission deliberations but may not vote and may not be counted toward the

establishment of a quorum. Alternates are subject to the same qualifications, restrictions, and standards of conduct as all other Commissioners. The IRC will be responsible for setting Menlo Park’s electoral boundaries for City Council districts following the 2020 census.

The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, October 29. Here is the application.

Are you a young person with ideas for new laws? A vision for the future of your state? Are there policies that you agree or disagree with? Or do you know a young person with something to say?

Assemblymember Marc Berman is personally inviting youth in the 24th Assembly District - from high school through college - to attend a virtual Youth Town Hall on Wednesday, October 20th, from 5 to 6:30 pm on Zoom. Participants will get to share their perspectives and priorities for California directly with him.

Share this opportunity with the young people in your life. The Youth Town Hall is free and open to all college students, high school students, youth groups, youth commissions, and any young people interested in making their voice heard.

We are celebrating Rethink Recycle Day 2021 with two virtual workshops and a day of virtual Shoreway tours!

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required and spots are limited! For more event info and registration links, visit the RRD webpage!

The city of Menlo Park has a plan for local climate action. Menlo Park’s Climate Action Plan aims for zero carbon emissions by 2030. Learn about the issues, the core measures moving forward, and what individuals can do to support the effort.

Guests:

Webinar: Register Online

Residence Inn Menlo Park is conveniently located near downtown Menlo Park, Stanford University, Stanford Hospital, and Facebook. With all room suites with full kitchenettes, complimentary hot breakfast, and a fitness center, they're here to help you spread out and enjoy your time.

It's not a room. It's a Residence.

Personal power is that intangible something that makes people listen to and respect you - not as a result of intimidation or other negative methods but through positive means. If you sometimes lack confidence or feel invisible, talked over, or marginalized, it’s time to amp up your personal power for increased, constructive impact and influence, regardless of your current job or situation.

In this hands-on, interactive session, you’ll learn about different types of power and how/when to use them. You’ll learn what you may be doing to undermine your own power. You’ll learn 10 simple yet profound steps you can take to inspire others to see you, listen to you, and respect you. And you’ll try some of these out with fellow participants.

Virtual Event: Register Online