Congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the Golden Acorn Awards, each serving the community through Business Excellence, Community Service,

Leadership, and Public Service.

Business Excellence: Menlo Park Academy of Dance

Community First: The Guild Theater

Leadership: Climate Action, City of Menlo Park

Public Service: Starla Jerome-Robinson

Community Champion: Rose Bickerstaff

The award ceremony will take place virtually

on Thursday, October 27th at 5 pm.

Our keynote speaker is

Cyrus Sanandaji, Founder, CEO and

Managing Partner of Presidio Ventures.

Register for this Free Event

SSMC has presented 166 awards to

local sustainability champions since 1999.

Their Awards Program is an inspiring celebration and “must attend” event that pays tribute to those working to make our region truly sustainable.

Nominations, including self-nominations, for our Sustainability Awards as well as the Green Building Award, which is awarded jointly by SSMC and the American Institute of Architects San Mateo County Chapter.

The Ruth Peterson Award is presented at the discretion of SSMC’s Board of Directors. Read on to learn more about the eligibility and criteria for each award. 

Nominations for both awards must be submitted

by November 18, 2022.

We are reaching out to share the details on this year’s annual Community Guide, our once per year, comprehensive, print+digital publication

enjoyed by our entire region!

We are completely updating our beautiful magazine-style publication filled with large color photos, captivating feature stories, profiles and more.

Last year’s guide is found

here for reference.

Click here to read Fran Dehn, 

President & CEO's full message and details.

As mentioned, this guide is both print and digital, and features all original, all local content It is full color, and stunningly presented. It will include a directory section with all members both alphabetically and by category and will have a full 12-month shelf life. We can also include video and hyperlinks on your ad placements, and will offer mobile viewing, search functionality, and much more!

Our 2022-2023 edition is scheduled

for release in December.

When: Friday, October 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cost: Free

Residents and other interested parties are invited to a guided tour of the Menlo Park Community Campus project now under construction in the Belle Haven neighborhood. This is part of a series of neighborhood-oriented tours at various stages of the project. The tour will feature the interior stairs, in addition to a walkthrough of the structure.

The intent of the neighborhood tours is to provide Menlo Park residents, especially from the Belle Haven neighborhood, the opportunity to observe and experience the project while it is under construction.

Must be 18 years of age or older. This is an active construction site with uneven surfaces and other potential hazards. Sturdy footwear is required. Personal protective equipment (hard hats, hi-visibility vests) will be provided.

Advance registration and liability waiver are required.

AUTUMN HAS ARRIVED 

AT MENLO TAVERN

Menlo Tavern is the perfect place to savor the fall season. Gather under the twinkling lights of our heated outdoor patio and enjoy seasonally-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails and live music nightly.

The Tavern is excited to welcome back the Midnight Rounds for two seatings on Saturday, October 22. After their sold-out, energetic shows this summer, the doctors are back for a final night this year. Our live music series ends on October 31, so reserve autumn’s best seat on the Menlo Tavern patio soon.

The City of Menlo Park in partnership with Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce invites Menlo Park residents to celebrate the spooky season with a children’s costume parade, Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat and traditional autumn festival in downtown Menlo Park on Saturday, October 29th.

Event will take place on Santa Cruz Avenue and Fremont Park, and will feature live music, entertainment and family-friendly activities

Live Online Event - October 19, 2022

10:00am

Cost: $35.00 

Do you have to make cold calls to potential client/customers in building your business? Having done this many times, we know how stressful it can be.

Following a brief presentation to review the process of cold calling, you will learn tips on how to get through to the person you are trying to reach, how to present your ideas and what you are selling.

Come prepared to do a cold call to some person you would like to reach. You will be asked to deliver a cold calling message on your phone as if you were trying to reach a prospective buyer for your products or services.

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Zoom Webinar - Thursday, October 27th

10:00am - 11:30 am

Cost: Free

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Learn the basics about money management and fine-tune your financial skills! This webinar will help you understand and make responsible financial decisions in your personal life as well as in your future business. Some concepts that will be covered include financial planning, bank accounts, cash flow, and balance sheets.

Register for the Event