Weekly Message ~ August 2020
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CZU Lightning Complex: Disaster Assistance for Residents and Business Owners |
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In the latest update on the CZU Lightning Complex, it was announced that "President Trump over the weekend declared a major disaster exists in California due to the wildfires, making the County of San Mateo eligible for federal funding assistance.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans and additional programs to help individuals and business owners.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online here or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 am to 10 pm (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
The County of San Mateo has established two evacuation centers:
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Half Moon Bay High School, 1 Lewis Foster Dr, Half Moon Bay
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San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo"
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Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness |
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As Northern California battles record-breaking fires, it’s important to have a plan in place in the event we experience a fire here. Forecasted dry lightning Sunday evening and into Monday may result in additional fires which, coupled with wind, could present a danger to people and property.
CalFire suggests preparing in the following ways:
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Have a Plan - Create a family evacuation and communications plan. Stay tuned to TV, radio, cellphone alerts for emergency orders.
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Prepare Your Home - Keep windows unlocked and move flammable materials to the center of the room. Turn off, move propane tanks away from structures.
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Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit - CalFire recommends having a 3-day supply of food and 3 gallons of water per person. Include extra eyeglasses, medications and copies of important documents.
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Document Your Possessions - Document your possessions both inside and outside the home with a cellphone camera.
If your family or your home are in imminent danger, evacuate immediately.
Don’t forget the 6 P’s of Evacuation:
- People and Pets
- Papers, Phone Numbers and Important Documents
- Prescriptions, Vitamins, and Eyeglasses
- Pictures and Irreplaceable Memorabilia
- Personal Computers (information on hard drive & disks)
- Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards, & cash)
If possible, prepare a go bag and leave it near your door or garage so you can evacuate at a moment’s notice if necessary.
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The Childcare Relief Fund |
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In July, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors allocated $2M of CARES Act funds to the Child Care Relief Fund. Eligibility for this grant program is limited to licensed child care centers and family child care homes as well as license-exempt public recreation and school-district operated programs in the county that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.
The application opened Monday, August 24 at 9 am. All applications must be received by Friday, September 4 at 5 pm. Apply online here!
Grants will cover one month of operating expenses up to $10,000 for family child care homes and $55,000 for child care centers. Multi-site agencies are eligible for one grant. View Flyer!
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Learn Online this Fall with Stanford Continuing Studies! |
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Despite these uncertain times, Stanford is grateful to be able to continue serving their vibrant learning community with all courses completely online this fall. Among the 140+ courses offered, there are many new and timely courses you won't find anywhere else—including two courses on the 2020 presidential election; a course on the centennial of women's suffrage in the US; and the annual Stanford Saturday University reimagined as an online Stanford Tuesday University series, featuring some of Stanford's most engaging faculty.
We hope you'll join Stanford for one of the most enriching quarters yet!
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Jazz Band Comes Back on Sunday! |
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High school and middle school bandmates reunite and bring Jazz to downtown Menlo Park!
The ensemble played last weekend and donated the proceeds to the California Fire Federation.
They will be playing again in front of Bistro Vida this Sunday, August 30th from 11am to 1 pm! Check them out if you get the chance!
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The impacts of COVID-19 has impacted our lives in many ways including reducing our opportunities to conduct fund raising events for worthy causes. The Rotary Club of Menlo Park did not want to let COVID-19 eliminate our efforts to raise funds for our Foundation Scholarship fund. Each year the Tour de Menlo Scholarship ride provides a great opportunity for bike riders of all levels to participate in an organized event.
The 2020 Tour de Menlo Scholarship ride is providing a Do It Yourself ride that gives you the opportunity to ride the mapped out rides provided online or create your own in your own area! Riders can register for the DIY ride on theTour de Menlo website. You can register for as little as $25 or $50 or more if you would like an event Tee Shirt and an opportunity to win a gift card. Riders are encouraged to ride some time between September 4-13th.
All proceeds go to our Foundation (501(c)3) to help fund our college scholarship for local high school seniors in need of assistance. Sponsorships are also available.
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Support the Relay for Life of Menlo Park! |
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On Saturday, October 3rd, take part in the Virtual Relay For Life of Menlo Park benefiting The American Cancer Society!
This community driven event that normally takes place at Burgess Park has transitioned to the virtual platform and will be executed on Zoom & Facebook to keep everyone involved safe.
For more information on Creating a Team, Fundraising, Partnership Opportunities and/or Sponsorship Opportunities (which start as low as $100), please email ACS Staff Partner, Blaine.
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Lobster Night on the Roof! |
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Join British Bankers Club for a special Lobster Menu on the rooftop this Saturday, August 29th, starting at 4 PM. Rooftop for 21 and older.
British Bankers Club is a contemporary tavern & restaurant with oyster bar, snacks, small plates, entrees, house made desserts and breads, and extensive spirit, wine, beer, and scotch selection. Patio & Rooftop Open Daily At 4 PM.
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Join Park James Hotel for an Exclusive Yoga
& Wellness Retreat
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If the recent challenges have you feeling a bit depleted and out of balance, join Park James Hotel from Friday, August 28th - Saturday, August 29th for a yoga and wellness retreat where you can relax, recenter and recharge.
Come enjoy socially-distanced yoga on our spacious outdoor courtyard with the founder of NOW Power Yoga, Susan Hauser, along with wellness and nutrition sessions with Dr. Destia Skinner and Krista Whelan.
Park James Hotel is including a food and beverage credit you can enjoy over dinner or brunch al fresco at Oak + Violet! They will be offering their acclaimed Sicilian Summer Night dinner menu by Chef Simona Oliveri, and an Italian wine list curated by James Beard Award winner, Shelley Lindgren.
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Commonwealth 3 Virtual Community Open House |
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The Sobrato Organization (TSO) would like to invite the Menlo Park community to a public, virtual open house to learn more about the proposed Commonwealth Building 3.
Commonwealth Building 3 will add a third four-story office building and a new four-level parking structure to an existing campus with two existing office buildings. The campus will have 128,000 square feet of public open space, which will include a 0.2-mile long and 20-foot wide bike/pedestrian path as well as a new community park.
For more information about our project, please visit their website. To sign up for the Virtual Community Open House, click here.
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
Open House Hours: 6 to 8 pm
Presentation will begin at 6 pm, all ages are welcome!
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