Weekly Message ~ December 2021
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS
Business News
-State of the City with Mayor Combs
-Bon Marché Market Tomorrow
-Signs of a Potential Scam
Holiday Events
-Allied Arts Guild Christmas Market
-Festival of Trees 2021
-Santa Weekend at Filoli
-Holiday Train Returns
Members at Work
-Avoiding Government Penalties
Business News
State of the City: A Year in Review with
Mayor Drew Combs Tonight
The Mayor’s address will highlight the accomplishments of the past year and what’s on the horizon for Menlo Park.

This town hall-style event will also provide opportunities for residents to ask questions and share comments, so have yours ready!

Tuesday, November 30 at 6 pm
Join via Zoom - Meeting ID 889-7965-1340

Bon Marché Farmers Market Tomorrow
Bon Marché Farmers Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, December 1 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
With Reports of Utility Scams Increasing, PG&E Wants to Help Customers Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Falling Victim
Every day across the country, electric and natural gas customers, along with telephone, water, and other essential services customers, are being targeted by scammers impersonating utilities, typically online, in-person, and by telephone. In fact, during September and October, the number of attempted scams reported to PG&E increased by 65%.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers have increased calls, texts, emails, and in-person tactics and are constantly contacting utility customers asking for immediate payment to avoid service disconnection.

As a reminder, PG&E will never send a single notification to a customer within one hour of a service interruption, and we will never ask customers to make payments with a pre-paid debit card, gift card, any form of cryptocurrency, or third-party digital payment mobile applications.

Holiday Events
Christmas Market at Allied Arts Guild
‘Tis the season!

Join us for a Christmas Market at Allied Arts Guild on Saturday, December 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. You'll find handcrafted goods — such as knitted sweaters, soap and lotion gift packs, belts, bags, and more from a variety of local vendors and artists. Visit the Artisan Shop for additional gift ideas and check out the silent auction featuring themed Christmas trees. The event also offers activities and treats, and kids will have a chance to visit Santa!

Free admission and parking. CDC and County safety measures will be in full effect. Proceeds benefit Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Festival of Trees - 2021
The Festival of Trees event features dozens of uniquely decorated holiday trees, decorated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Get into the holiday spirit and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

Other fun activities during the Festival of Trees include:
  • Family Holiday Night
  • Silent Auction
  • Holiday Marketplace
  • Wreath Sales

Friday, December 3 & Saturday, December 4, 10 am to 3 pm
Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto

Santa Weekend at Filoli
Snap a selfie with Santa on his festive golden throne on the Woodland Garden Court from 10 am to 4 pm. Santa Weekends included with purchases of weekend daytime admission on select dates.

Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5, 10 am to 4 pm
Woodland Garden Court, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA

Holiday Train Returns to Help Kick-off the
Season of Giving
On Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, the Holiday Train returns to bring good tidings and cheer to families from San Francisco to the South Bay as part of its annual toy drive.

This cherished tradition offers an opportunity to donate new toys or books to local children whose families are struggling to make ends meet. Caltrain is proud to once again partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and The Salvation Army to help make the season brighter for everyone.

The Holiday Train, which had taken a brief hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, is decorated with more than 75,000 glittering lights. This special train will visit nine Caltrain stations in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties over the weekend. The Holiday Train will come to Menlo Park on Sunday, December 5 from 7:25 to 7:45 pm.

Members at Work
Avoid Government Penalties... Be Compliant
January is coming, and we're all thinking about setting goals for taking care of ourselves.

But are you also thinking about taking care of your business?

In this program, business lawyer Galia Schmidt will discuss the many things your business should be doing come January to stay in compliance and set your business up for success -- and avoid lawsuits or penalties for accidentally missing something.

Topics will include:
  • local and state business licenses
  • internal documents like operating agreements
  • annual meetings
  • employee handbooks and posters
  • intellectual property, and more

Thursday, December 2, 12 to 1 pm
Virtual Event: Register Online
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce | (650) 325-2818 | menloparkchamber.com