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Weekly Message ~ March 2022
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Business News
-CA to stop requiring vaccine proof, negative tests at large indoor events
-Reimagining Public Safety
-Independent Redistricting Commission Meeting
-Housing Element Update Hybrid Meeting
-Regional Transit Service Briefing
-CA Microbusiness COVID-19 Grant
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Around Menlo Park
-Celebrating Women's History Month Women
-Bon Marche' Tomorrow
-Community Preparedness Training
-Working Together to End Homelessness
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Members at Work
-Bunny Hop Start to Planning for Easter
-SCORE LIVE Online: Instagram Marketing Essentials
-Chamber Member Benefit!
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CA to stop requiring vaccine proof, negative tests
at concerts, other large indoor events
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California will lift COVID-19 vaccine and negative test requirements for large indoor events like concerts and games starting April 1, state officials announced last week.
Verification of full vaccination against COVID-19 and pre-entry negative test results will be strongly recommended by the state — but no longer required — at indoor “mega” events with more than 1,000 attendees.
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Reimagining Public Safety |
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An invitation to the Menlo Park community – You are invited to join neighbors in your City Council district, and your elected representative, in a “safe space” conversation about reimagining policing and public safety.
Upcoming meeting dates
Register online for your district's meeting and/or the citywide conversation. You will receive a separate email in advance of the meeting(s) with the Zoom link.
- Wednesday, March 30, 6pm - District 4
- Wednesday, April 13, 6 pm - District 3
- Wednesday, April 27, 6 pm - District 1
- Wednesday, May 11, 6 pm - District 2
- Wednesday, June 1, 6 pm- Citywide conversation
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Independent Redistricting Commission Meeting |
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Thursday, March 31st at 6:00pm
Fifth public hearing to receive input regarding the composition of the City’s Districts- The Independent Redistricting Commission was created by resolution to independently administer the City Council redistricting process.
The Independent Redistricting Commission will be responsible for setting Menlo Park’s city council electoral boundaries following the 2020 census.
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Housing Element Update Hybrid Meeting – Environmental Justice and Safety Elements |
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The City of Menlo Park is updating its General Plan Safety Element and preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. This hybrid community meeting will be held in person and online to share information and get community input for both Elements.
The community meeting will present neighborhood profiles that highlight local pollution burdens and population characteristics. There will also be an overview of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which assesses hazard vulnerabilities and ways to reduce potential risks.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6–8 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St.
Please visit the Housing Element Update webpage to view the latest information/events and sign up for project updates.
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Regional Transit Service Briefing |
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Friday, April 8, 2022, 1:00- 2:30pm / Virtual event
"Please join the Bay Area Council and SAMCEDA as we host regional transit operators to brief us on new changes to their service as more employees begin to regularly commute back to offices this spring.
Join them to hear from the following agency representatives as they brief us on those changes:
virtual event, please click here
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY:
California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently approved a new round of grants to help Microfood Businesses that have not received assistance from the County COVID-19-relief programs in the past 12 months. This grant will provide $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000 to each selected business, depending on the type of business.
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 10th at 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the County of San Mateo staff at sbgrant@smcgov.org
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Annual Advisory Body Recruitment |
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The City has openings on several commissions and committees! Help examine issues of community concern and provide guidance to the City Council. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 13.
Find the online application and more details here
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Celebrating Women's History Month
Women Making a Difference in San Mateo County
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Women's History Month celebrates the contributions women have made to our history, culture and society. Each year, the California State Legislature provides members with the opportunity to recognize a Woman of the Year for their district. San Mateo County is fortunate to have many women who have made outstanding contributions to their local communities, the county and, in many cases, the region.
Join Speaker pro Tempore Mullin during this virtual event on Tuesday, March 29th at 5:30pm as he will be discussing what motivates and empowers these women to make a difference, barriers and challenges they have encountered and overcome, and how others can become more involved and make a difference.
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Bon Marché Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, March 16 from 3 to 7 pm
at the 600-700 blocks of Santa Cruz Avenue, adjacent to Bistro Vida.
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- Fresh Produce
- Flowers
- Gelato
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- French Macarons
- Honey
- Imported Cheese
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- Artisan Bread
- Olive Oil
- Charcuterie
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April 22 Working Together to End Homelessness |
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2022 is Our Year of Ending Homelessness Together in San Mateo County. Ending homelessness is the highest priority for the County of San Mateo and the Board of Supervisors, but we can’t do this alone.
Please join us at our first event, a virtual convening on April 22, 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon where we will learn, discuss, and commit to ending homelessness.
Register for this convening here
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Instagram Marketing Essentials |
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LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) April 12, 2022,
10:00am Fee: $30.00
A discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Instagram.
Topics include:
- Instagram Statistics--Who, What, Where and When
- Instagram Stories vs Posts
- Effectively Using Instagram Live
- Instagram Ads Basics
- Learn how to create a content calendar to lessen the overwhelm and build engagement (You will receive a content calendar template)
- How to create social media graphics like a rockstar
- Publishing tools to make your job easier
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