Fairfax Update
News From Around Town...
May 2,2022
Upcoming Items at the May 4th Town Council Meeting

Please join us for the Council meeting this week at 7pm in the Women's Club or online! Yes, the May meeting will be our first hybrid meeting. We are happy to be back and working to make it all run smoothly.

Some key items are:

  • Meet and greet with our local Supervisor Katie Rice.

  • Discussion regarding Rent Stabilization in Fairfax.

  • First Reading of the Short-term Rentals Ordinance.

  • The Outdoor Dining Ordinance and Zoning changes is scheduled for June 1 so there will be no discussion on May 4.


The Landscape Equipment Ordinance will be continued to June 1 so there will be no discussion on May 4.
Coffee with the Cops is Back!
Monday, May 16th
4-6pm

Join the Fairfax Police Department for another great event at the Coffee Roasters. The special topic during this event will be a discussion of AB 481 - Special or Military Equipment, by Chief Rico Tabaranza.
Walk and Roll to School

National Bike School Day is this week! Safe Routes to Schools has several great events for walkers and rollers this spring.

Spring Challenge - April 13 - May 4
National Bike to School Day - May 4
Annual Bike Hero Contest - May 2022

For information about activities visit: www.saferoutestoschools.org or contact cooper@marinbike.org
Paper Grocery Bags Needed by Fairfax Food Pantry
 
The Fairfax Volunteers are in need of paper grocery bag donations for the food pantry. Slightly used bags may be dropped off at the Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., on Saturday mornings between 7-10am.
Upcoming Meetings
Town Council Meeting
May 4th - 7pm

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 9th - 7pm

Town Council Special Meeting
May 12th - 6:30pm

Town Council Budget Workshop
May 13th - 9am

Climate Action Committee
May 17th - 7pm

To view the agendas visit our Public Meetings page.
Community Events
Fairfax Farmers Market Starts This Week!

How time flies! The Market is back for another season. Join family and friends to shop local and celebrate community, every Wednesday 4-8pm May through October.
PG&E Virtual “Town Hall” Meeting 
Wednesday May 4th 

PG&E is hosting a series of virtual events to share its local wildfire safety progress, new programs in 2022, and steps customers can take to prepare.

The events can be accessed through PG&E’s website, pge.com/firesafetywebinars.  
MCE sponsored PowerHour
Thursday, May 5th, noon (virtual meeting)
 
Learn how to monetize your summer energy use with MCE's Peak/Flex Program! MCE staff will be discussing a first-of-its-kind marketplace program aimed at shifting energy use away from times of extreme energy demand.
 
This moderated panel will include a state expert on peak-energy management and address the future of grid stability, decarbonization, and climate adaptation in California.
Fairfax Recreation
Fairfax After School Basketball Club
Wednesdays, May 4 – June 8, 2022 - STARTS THIS WEEK!
4-6pm

Fairfax Recreation is excited to pilot a new after school basketball club for all school aged kids. Classes will improve overall basketball fundamentals, skills, and team ethics. Each kid will have the opportunity to improve their basketball strengths to become a more confident player and teammate. 


Other Town and County News
Free Compost for Fairfax Residents Only

Come reap the rewards of putting your compostables in the green bin! Marin Sanitary delivered our community compost on Thursday April 28th in a designated area on Elsie Lane just below the Pavilion parking lot.

One 5 gallon bucket per resident. Fairfax residents only. Bring your own containers and shovel.
Chipper Days Are Back - Sign Up Now!

The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is set returning in 2022! Registration is open now.

Visit www.chipperday.com/marin to sign up for a spot!
Want to Get Involved? Join a Board or Commission!

Do you want to make a real difference in 2022? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on several boards and commissions.
Resources
Taking Climate Action Can Also Help You Save Money

In the midst of rising gas prices and other cost of living increases, here is some good news. Taking climate action now can actually help save money on our monthly expenses.

One Door Marin Helps Find Services for Older Adults, People with Disabilities and Family Caregivers
 
At One Door a real person will assist you in locating services for older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers.

Just a few of the services available, depending on need and income:
Housing
Securing Food
Transportation Services
Financial Assistance
Accessing Care
And so much more!

Call 415-473-INFO or visit the https://www.onedoormarin.org/ to connect or watch the video.
Red Cross - Sound the Alarm

Home fires claim seven lives every day, but together we can change that. The Red Cross is offering FREE smoke alarm installations and home fire safety information in Marin County.

Marin Water Update
Laundry to Landscape Workshop
Did you know you can reduce the amount of water lost while doing laundry? A graywater laundry-to-landscape (L2L) system diverts water from your laundry machine for use in your garden.
We're excited to extend our partnership with The Urban Farmer Store to offer free webinars that are a great introduction to L2L graywater systems. Webinars are held every Tuesday of the month from May through October from 5 - 6 p.m.

To register for the next workshop on May 3, visit our Events and Webinars page at marinwater.org/EventsandWebinars
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