Weekly Message ~ February 2022
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-Housing Element Update Meeting
-Emergency Preparedness Trainings
-BIT Meeting this Thursday!
Around Menlo Park
-Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas
-Bon Marché Tomorrow
-Updates to the MyShake App
Members at Work
-QuickBooks Set-Up Workshop
-Amici's February Deal
Business News
Housing Element Update Community Meeting -
Goals and Policies
The City of Menlo Park is updating its required Housing Element and Safety Element and preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. Collectively, these are referred to as the "Housing Element Update."

This community meeting will provide an overview of the land use strategies and potential housing opportunity sites, and focus on the housing goals & highlighted policy themes, which are the foundation of the Housing Element. Please join us this Saturday.

The use of the downtown parking plazas is a specific strategy under consideration and we welcome comments/feedback on that and other strategies we’re currently evaluating. As a stakeholder in the community, we encourage you to participate in the Housing Element Update process. Visit the Housing Element Update webpage to view the latest information/events and sign up for project updates and connect with us.

Saturday, February 12, 10 am to 12 pm
Meeting ID: 813-9825-2018

Menlo Fire CERT Offers New Community Emergency Preparedness Trainings
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

  • Learn how to make a disaster plan and emergency pack
  • Learn how to respond during and after a disaster
  • Receive a disaster kit, radio, and family preparedness flipchart

FREE Red Cross Ready
Wednesday, February 9, 6 to 7:30 pm

Business Issues & Transportation Meeting
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 governments.

The committee meeting is this Thursday, February 10 at 8 am. The meeting will feature a presentation from WETA - the agency that provides San Francisco Bay Ferry Service.

Meeting ID: 882 1978 6236
Passcode: 718348

Around Menlo Park
Celebrate Valentine's Day Dinner at a Local Restaurant
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Valentine's Day is coming up on Monday, February 14!

Make a reservation for outdoor dining or order delivery from a local restaurant and enjoy a meal with your loved ones. Here are a few suggested Menlo Park restaurants:
Bon Marché Tomorrow
Bon Marché Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, February 9 from 3 to 7 pm at the 600-700 blocks of Santa Cruz Avenue, adjacent to Bistro Vida.
  • Fresh Produce
  • Flowers
  • Gelato
  • French Macarons
  • Honey
  • Imported Cheese
  • Artisan Bread
  • Olive Oil
  • Charcuterie
Updates to the MyShake App
On behalf of Earthquake Warning California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) public education campaign, we want to inform the public about updates coming to the MyShake App. The MyShake app update is based on user feedback. We are continuing to encourage all Californians to download the MyShake App as part of their earthquake preparedness planning.

MyShake App users can now receive earthquake alerts without location services. Setup your HomeBase to receive earthquake alerts. Learn more at earthquake.ca.gov.

Members at Work
QuickBooks Set-Up
Learn how to set up your QuickBooks company account via a presentation seminar, and take-home handouts.

…Learn how to set up your Company Profile and Preferences
…Learn how to set up your Bank
…Learn how to set up your General Ledger
…Learn how to set up Customer or Jobs
…Learn how to set up Classes

Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of an Income Statement
  • Basic understanding of a Balance Sheet

Thursday, February 10, 1 to 2 pm
Online Event: Register Here

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

Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
Amici's Combo Pizza & Cheese Ravioli with Marinara

Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of February via amicis.com or mobile app. Use the 'Promotions' Menu or code  'FEB22'  at checkout.

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 | menloparkchamber.com