Congratulations to the 2021 Golden Acorn Award recipients, each serving the community through Business Excellence, Community Service, Leadership, and the Unsung Hero!

Please join us for a virtual event Thursday, May 20 at 5 pm to celebrate their achievements!

Our keynote speaker is Ahmad Thomas, CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG).

Your favorite restaurants are joining us, and we hope you will, too! The first-ever Peninsula Restaurant Week is nine days of limited-time special dishes and prix fixe menus celebrating our local food community.

Find out which of your favorites are participating and make plans to treat yourself!

The Business Issues & Transportation committee works to keep members and the community informed about issues that could impact our city. The focus includes fostering and maintaining a strong liaison with local, state, and federal government.

The committee meeting is this Thursday, May 12 at 8 am. First on the docket will be an update from Caltrain/SamTrans and then a City update.

Meeting ID: 820 4375 3816

Passcode: 676958

Caltrain, in cooperation with our city partners, will begin a project to improve the safety at 5 at-grade crossings (intersections where train tracks cross a street) in San Mateo and Menlo Park. These improvements will increase the safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

In limited locations, installation of the median and flexible bollards will permanently alter driveway access. Grade crossing improvement sites in Menlo Park include:

Median installation efforts began on May 6 at the intersection of Glenwood Ave. and Garwood Way and median installation at the intersection of Oak Grove and Merrill Street will begin as early as May 17. Flaggers will be in place to help re-route traffic safely. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.

Caltrain will host a public hearing later this month to gather feedback on potential changes to its fare structure as the rail agency continues to work on recovery plans as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Caltrain is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the 20% discount on the Monthly Pass fare product through June 30, 2023. In March, the discount was approved only through September 2021. The agency is providing this discount to encourage people returning to work to take advantage of transit, while also providing some financial relief for those that have been riding regularly throughout the pandemic.

We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a certified trainer! SBM offers one on one personal training to help you set and meet your fitness goals. Call today and book your first training session with SBM.

www.sbmfit.com • 650-459-5533 • [email protected]

Offer valid to new members only. SBM is an appointment-based fitness studio. All members must adhere to San Mateo & CDC Covid-19 guidelines.

Pedego Menlo Park offers the widest selection of premium electric bikes in the Bay Area! They offer:

Sales • Service • Rentals

Visit Pedego at 807 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, Monday & Tuesday by appointment

Visit their website or give them a call at 650-300-2360