Rental Assistance Apply-A-Thon
Do you need help applying for the Marin County Rental Assistance Program? Come to on of the in-person registration events: Wednesday May 19th 4-8pm or Sunday May 23rd 10am-3pm
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Are Parklets the Future of Outdoor Dining and Social Space in Fairfax?
As part of an economic support program for local businesses, the town has waived the permit fees and design review process typically associated with the use of outdoor public spaces.
Many communities around the country are hoping to leverage the temporary use of outdoor public spaces, particularly the use of public parking, to create Parklets.
Parklets reflect the diversity and creativity of the people and organizations who sponsor and design them. They also reflect a City or Town's commitment to encouraging walking and bicycling, which strengthen our communities.
Join the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce for a presentation by John Bela, Fairfax resident, creator of Park(ing) Day and some of the first Parklets in San Francisco. A moderated discussion will follow.
Zoom meeting Info:
Topic: Are Parklets The Future of Outdoor Dining In Fairfax?
Time: May 4, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 837 2601 1392
Passcode: 243710
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Save the Date! Hub Transportation Study Virtual Community Workshop
May 13th - 6:30-8pm
The town of San Anselmo is kicking off a study to identify exsisting transportation and safety issues and develop a roadmap for short, medium and long-term solutions to improve travel to and through the Hub for people driving, cycling and using transit.
Please join us at this initial workshop to review the purpose of this study and to share your experiences and ideas.
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Chipper Day door-to-door service will begin May 17th for Fairfax households.
Each home in Fairfax will be serviced twice between May 17-September 27th. Please note: You need to pre-register for the pick-up service on one of the two days available to your neighborhood.
Please visit the links below for more information:
For instructions on how to prepare your materials for pick up:
NOTE: The website will ask you to enter your address. Based on your address, it will let you know the dates of the two Chipper Days scheduled for your area. You will need to register to receive the pick-up service on your selected date. Service is on a first-come, first served basis.
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Prepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science, defensible space, home hardening basics, community preparedness, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion, Q&A, and the same topics, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to a geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.
When: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time
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Wed, May 5: West Marin with Jordan Reeser, Marin County Fire Department Captain
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Thurs, May 13: San Rafael with Quinn Gardner, City of San Rafael Emergency Manager
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Wed, May 19: Novato with John Dicochea, Novato Fire Protection District Fire Captain
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Wed, May 26: Southern Marin with Jesse Figoni, Southern Marin Fire Protection District Fire Inspector and Vegetation Management Specialist
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Wed, June 2: Central Marin with Todd Lando, Central Marin Fire Department Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist
Join on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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Town Council Meeting
May 5th - 7pm
Some key items of interest to be discussed at the upcoming Council meeting:
Receive a presentation on proposed uses of local funds for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Receive a presentation from Marin County Parks on the Planned Improvements for the Elliot Preserve
Discuss results from the community questionnaire for Police Chief and police services
Adopt two resolutions to extend the terms of temporary outdoor encroachment and temporary use permits from May 31, 2021 to September 7, 2021, as well as continue the discussion of the use of outdoor public spaces (e.g., parking spaces)
Racial Equity & Social Justice Committee
May 6th - 7pm
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 10th - 7pm
May 13th - 7pm
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Fairfax Community Market Starts This Week!
May 5th
4-8pm
Come to the Farmers Market every Wednesday, from 4-8pm in Bolinas Park, starting now and running through September.
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A Message from the Climate Action Committee
The Public Comment Period for the 2030 Climate Action Plan closed on April 30. We are thrilled at the number of people who have given us your thinking. Obviously, the climate need is urgent, and the people of this Town recognize that, and are interested in helping to do our part. Over the next few weeks, the Climate Action Committee will be working through the comments, and incorporating them as best we can.
Everyone is invited to join us, as we try to figure out the best ways forward; please join us!
And, we will be posting responses to the comments we have received (we will protect all identities) on our blog. Join us there too: BLOG.
Thank you, to the people of Fairfax.
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Age Friendly Marin “Breakfast with Friends”
May 19, 9:30-10:30 am
Socializing is important for all and it's fun to connect. Join us for coffee, tea and/or breakfast and a friendly and enjoyable chat at Barefoot Café, in person!
Summer Camps with Fairfax Recreation!
Art & Nature Camp
For children 4 -5 years
Week of July 12th
Monday – Friday from 9am – 12noon
This camp is designed for transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten child/ren to get them comfortable for the new school year ahead. The flow of each day will include morning circle, music, storytelling and movement, snack time, and a short nature walk and art activity before pick up at 12 noon. Children will learn how to work within a group of peers, enhance listening skills with music exercises and do hands on crafts and nature exploration with skilled teachers.
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Fairfax Library has expanded hours and is open to the public for Library Express Service
To ensure sufficient space for social distancing to protect the health and safety of the public, the library is open with limited occupancy and offer select services.
What services does Library Express include?
· In-person browsing for 30 minute visits
· Self-checkout of items — please bring your library card
· Computer use & printing
· Chromebook checkout
· New library cards
· Curbside pick-up
· All returned items go in outside bookdrop
All visitors will be asked to abide by safety protocols including wearing a mask and social distancing requirements. Curbside Service will continue to be available.
HOURS:
Library Express:
Wednesday 3-7
Thursday 3-7
Friday 11-3
Curbside only:
Tuesday 3-7
Saturday 11-3
Fairfax Library is located at 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. For more information visit www.marinlibrary.org or call 415- 473-2272.
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Fairfax Food Pantry
Saturday mornings from 8-10am
Fairfax Community Church
2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax.
The Fairfax Food Pantry continues to be open. Drive through or walk up service is available. In addition to our regular bagged groceries, folks will be receiving 15lb produce boxes as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
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Join a Board or Commission!
Do you want to make a real difference in 2021? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on the Open Space Committee, Climate Action Committee, Volunteer Board and Planning Commission.
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Spread the Word
We want to share the Town News with our whole community. If you know someone who would like to receive this weekly update, let them know they can subscribe here.
You can also share the link on your social media which will reach your whole network. Together, we can help keep everyone informed about upcoming meetings, events and more!
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Town of Fairfax sitio web se puede traducir al español
El sitio web se puede traducir al español usando el ícono del globo que se encuentra en la barra verde de cada página.
Our website can now be translated into Spanish (and other languages) using the globe icon found on the green bar at the top of each page.
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