Weekly Message ~ March 2021
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Business News
-Health Officers' Vaccine Statement
-Vaccination Eligibility Updates
-2021-2022 Chamber Community Guide
-DT Business Alliance Meeting Tomorrow
-What's in the $1.9 Trillion Stimulus?
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Around Menlo Park
-Blood Donation + Giveaway
-Great Plates Delivered Program
-Sponsor a Scholar Program
-CalTrain Reduces Pass Price
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Members at Work
-St. Patrick's Day at Refuge
-Music at Park James Hotel
-Live Jazz at Bistro Vida
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Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement
About COVID-19 Vaccines
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"As local health officers, we fully support all three currently available vaccines for COVID-19.
All three vaccines are safe and have been shown to be highly effective at preventing symptomatic illness and hospitalization. The clinical trials for all three vaccines demonstrated that they were 100 percent effective in preventing deaths from COVID-19.
There is also growing evidence that all three vaccines help prevent asymptomatic illness, too. This means that people who have been vaccinated are not likely to spread COVID-19 to others who are not vaccinated."
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San Mateo County Vaccination Eligibility Updates |
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Beginning yesterday, March 15th, the state of California has expanded vaccine eligibility to include those 16-64 with specific pre-existing medical conditions, and broadened eligibility to essential workers in transportation, logistics, and emergency services.
We encourage you to connect with your healthcare provider, employer, and/or pharmacy to understand the vaccination options available to you. Please visit San Mateo County Health's COVID-19 Vaccine website for the most up-to-date information.
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Be a Part of the 2021-2022 Annual Chamber Community Guide |
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We are excited to announce that production is underway for our 2021-2022 Annual Chamber Community Guide. We reach 20,000+ readers throughout the year and we would love for your business to be a part of it!
This year, the Guide will be both print + digital. Adding the digital component will allow us to increase our reach while integrating features such as search functionality, mobile-friendly viewing (no “pinch and zoom” required), hyperfast load times, and the option to hyperlink your ad to your preferred URL.
You should expect to hear from Josh Rose, with MetroMedia, a Chamber member organization that partners with us on producing our “Best In Class” Guide. If you wish to reach out to him to secure your prime placement, he can be reached at 510-734-7028, or [email protected].
We are looking forward to making this another great year of continued success for our businesses and organizations in the region.
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The Next Downtown Business Alliance Meeting is Tomorrow! |
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You are invited to attend the next Downtown Business Alliance meeting!
This meeting is open to ALL Menlo Park businesses. It will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 17 at 8 am.
If you would like to attend, please email us before the end of the day for the zoom link and meeting details!
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What’s in the $1.9 Trillion Stimulus? |
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"The House passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, the last step before it goes to his desk to be signed into law.
The legislation includes a wave of new spending, an extension of jobless benefits, another round of direct household payments, money for state and local governments, and an expansion of vaccinations and virus-testing programs, including a national vaccine distribution program for all residents regardless of immigration status."
Key items that are summarized in the article include:
- Stimulus Checks
- Vaccinations, Testing
- State Aid (including local government)
- Unemployment Insurance
- Health Coverage, Paid Leave
- Tax Credits, Childcare
- Schools
- Rental Help
- Nutrition Assistance
- Airlines, Airports
- Business Taxes
- Small Businesses
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"Community is in Your Blood" Giveaway |
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Want an opportunity to give back to your community in two ways at once?
When you donate blood March 15-21, you’ll be supporting local patients and local businesses! That’s because anyone who presents to donate at any center or mobile location during this time, including COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors, will be automatically entered to win one of seven gift cards to local businesses throughout the Bay Area.
All winners will be contacted directly by Wednesday, March 24, so please make sure your contact information on your donor profile (sbcdonor.org) is up to date.
Donors can make an appointment online or by calling 888-723-7831. The Menlo Park location of the Stanford Blood Center is 445 Burgess Drive, Suite #100.
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Great Plates Delivered Program:
Funding Extended Through April 7
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The County of San Mateo announced that the Great Plates Delivered program will be extended through Wednesday, April 7th.
For Seniors Interested in Participating in the Program:
"Shopping for and preparing meals on your own can be a challenge while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. San Mateo County’s 'Great Plates Delivered' provides 18 free meals each week - from local restaurants - straight to your front door.
Safe, contactless delivery of fresh and healthy meals are available to seniors aged 65 or older, or seniors aged 60-64 at high-risk from COVID-19. Call (800) 675-8437 and speak to multi-lingual county staff to apply for meal delivery services."
For Restaurants Interested in Signing Up to Provide Meals:
Please complete the interest form. As noted on the FAQ website, "...filling out the interest form is no guarantee of selection."
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Rotary Club of Menlo Park
Sponsor a Scholar Program
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"For over 20 years, the Rotary Club of Menlo Park has offered need-based scholarships. We have a rigorous review process and currently give to around 15 students annually a 4-year college scholarship. But that is limited due to our available financial resources. In addition, we dedicate some $50,000 to local charities. We normally receive applications from some 40+ high school graduates, all deserving students. Through this new Sponsor a Scholar program we expect to extend the reach of our program.
We currently have 60 active scholarships. We help alleviate the financial hardship of low-income families into meeting the high cost of a college education. We recognize that most of our applicants will have come from families who have not attended college. Our program provides a dedicated Rotary Club volunteer to mentor every student. Through our worldwide Rotary connections, we are able to assist the students in starting their careers."
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Caltrain Reduces Price for Monthly Pass by 20% |
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Caltrain has reduced the price of its Monthly Pass by 20% from April to September.
Riders can purchase an April Pass starting March 21.
Caltrain 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 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Refuge |
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Join The Refuge for a delicious meal that will be almost as good as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
They will be featuring their annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Meal on Wednesday, March 17th. Enjoy the corned beef plate on a heated outdoor patio or in one of the opened indoor dining rooms. Or, take the special Family Meal to-go to enjoy at home.
The Family Meal includes all of the fixings for $65 when you order through the Refuge website.
You can schedule your order in advance with pick up between 2 to 7 pm on March 17th!
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Mark your calendar and join Park James Hotel for one of these amazing live music performances in the courtyard during dinner at Oak + Violet.
Special room packages are available for April 10th and 24th, so make a night of it!
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Wine Wednesdays with Wobbly World (Wednesdays in March)
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Live Jazz with Rick Vandivier (Thursdays in March)
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The Vinyl Kings with Surreal Neil from Super Diamond (Saturday, April 10th)
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The Wachhorst Brothers (Saturday, April 24th)
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Live Jazz Music at Bistro Vida |
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There is now live jazz music at Bistro Vida 4 days a week!
Enjoy a meal on the patio while listening to live music. Call 650-462-1686 to make your reservation today.
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