Weekly Message ~ March 2022
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-Middle Avenue Complete Street project Meeting
-Annual Advisory Body Recruitment
-Independent Redistricting Commission Hybrid Mapping Workshop
-Menlo Park Downtown Market Study
Around Menlo Park
-Safe Spaces on Transit Program
-Bon Marché Tomorrow
Members at Work
-The Guild Theatre REOPENS!
-Celebrating Susan Glass' New Book
-Amici's 20% off items of the month!
Business News
Middle Avenue Complete Street Project Meeting
Thursday, March 03, 2022, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The Middle Avenue Complete Street project proposes bicycle and pedestrian improvements along the entire length of Middle Avenue between El Camino Real and Olive Street.

The project will provide solutions that enhance safety of all users, especially pedestrians and bicyclists, reduce vehicle speed, and improve connectivity to schools, parks, grocery stores, downtown and residential neighborhoods.
Annual Advisory Body Recruitment
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

Current Advisory Body Vacancies:
  • Complete Streets: 4
  • Environmental Quality: 4
  • Finance and Audit: 2
  • Housing: 2
  • Library: 2
  • Parks and Recreation: 1
  • Planning: 2
Independent Redistricting Commission
Hybrid Mapping Workshop
Thursday, March 03, 2022 at 6:00pm

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. 
" A study examines the economic health of downtown Menlo Park and provides recommendations on how to improve it moving forward.

New report suggests continuing street closures and more residential units, among other recommendations.

The overall takeaway from the 30-page report is that the city's downtown is healthy"
Around Menlo Park
Safe Spaces on Transit Program
Transit safety is our priority! The San Mateo County Transit District, in partnership with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC), is hosting listening sessions to hear feedback about harassment on transit.

Community safety should be informed by community experiences. Before the District develops policies we would like to hear the experiences of our riders and community members.

To create safe spaces free of harassment, the District is holding community listening sessions. This proactive approach is an opportunity to hear the safety concerns and experiences of passengers. The Listening Sessions will occur online (Zoom) and will be moderated by PCRC.

You can choose to attend one or more of the following sessions:
  • Wednesday, March 16 at 6 pm
  • Wednesday, March 23 at 6 pm
Bon Marché Tomorrow!
Bon Marché Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, March 2 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
Members at Work
🎺 The Guild Theatre reopens as the Peninsula's
newest live music venue 🎶
"The Guild Theatre is no stranger to big names: For over 90 years, a steady parade of stars flickered across the screen of the Menlo Park movie palace. But now, the names that appear on the marquee will be performing live inside The Guild, which after an extensive renovation, which opened on Feb. 25 as a rare, brand-new venue for live music on the Peninsula."



Visit: www.guildtheatre.com for their
upcoming shows and events 🎸
Celebrating Susan Glass' New Book
The Wild Language of Deer
Please join us to celebrate Susan Glass' new book: The Wild Language of Deer. Friday, March 4, 2022 at 6 pm at Vista Center in San Jose 101 N. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128.

This event will feature a lively discussion of how braille has influenced Susan's life, followed by a poetry reading by Susan Glass. Learn how access to literature through this tactile language led to her successful career as a teacher, writer, and published author.
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Member Benefit - did you know that one of the benefits of being our member is that you can submit your events
for Chamber approval through our monthly newsletter and social media channels?
Email us at info@menloparkchamber.com to learn more or submit your request today!
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 | menloparkchamber.com