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March 28,2022

Spring is here and some of our favorite events are resuming after a two year hiatus due to Covid. Join us for some wonderful celebrations in April! See the calendar below for more information about the Toad Jam benefit concert, the Egg Hunt, Community Seder and Teen Open Mic. We are so grateful to be able to safely gather as a community to celebrate the return of longer days, wildflowers and hopefully more rain showers!

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. See the links below to find ways you can save! Energy Savings Both Marin Clean Energy (MCE) and PG&E have programs that can support energy efficiancy which will save money long term on bills. They also offer assistance to low income residents to save on monthly bills. In addition, MCE customers pay less overall than PG&E customers. Learn more about MCE programs here. Learn more about PG&E programs here. The County of Marin and Community Action Marin offering assistance to low income homeowners to help keep their homes energy efficient and in good working order. Learn more about the MHA residential housing rehabilitation loan program and the CAM energy programs Consider an Electric Vehicle Did you know that California offers a vehicle retirement program to get older cars off the road? You could get up to $1500 for a vehicle that qualifies for the program. Consider turning in an older vehicle and investing in an EV. Learn more about the CA Vehicle Retirement program here. Then come to an in-person EV and Ebike Show to learn more about EV ownership! We’ve teamed up with Ride and Drive Clean for EV and Ebike shows in April. Check out a variety of EVs and Ebikes and hear from drivers and experts about switching to electric. EV Car Show  April 9th - 11am to 3pm Marin Center - San Rafael See electric vehicles and e-bikes, meet owners, ask questions — LIVE and IN PERSON! Zoom Webinar EV 102: New EV Owner Workshop April 12th - 7 to 8pm All events are free. Sign up here. Please visit www.rideanddriveclean.org for a full list of events.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Volunteer Board Meeting March 28 - 6:30pm Tree Committee Meeting March 28 - 7pm Town Council Meeting April 6 - 7pm Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 11 - 7pm To view the agendas visit our Public Meetings page. 

Benefit concert, Toad Jam: The Musical Adventure April 9th - 12noon Peri Park outdoor stage All concert proceeds will go towards building restorative wetland habitats to provide safe haven for amphibians. Learn more here. Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission

The Egg Hunt is Back! April 16th - 10am SHARP Bolinas Park Join us for this fun family event! The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo ops. There will be music provided by James K. Don’t forget to bring your basket!  The event is for children ages 8 and below.   Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission. For more info, contact mbaird@townoffairfax.org

Fairfax Volunteers Passover Seder April 16th. - 5 to 9pm Fairfax Women’s Club - 46 Park St. Learn more about the event and sign up to bring a dish here.  Sponsored by Fairfax Volunteers

Teen Open Mic Saturday April 23rd 6:30-9:30pm Fairfax Women's Club Teen Open Mic is back! Singers, musicians, bands, poets, actors, comedians and anyone wanting to share the spotlight are welcome! Text or call to reserve your spot: 415-390-6196 This free event is sponsored by the Town of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Commission

Fairfax Recreation

Spring Break Skate Camp - Still a few spots left! Fairfax Skate Park Grades K-8 (limit of 8 kids) Week of April 4th Monday – Friday  10am-12pm Fairfax Recreation is offering Mini Skate Camp during Spring Break at the Fairfax Skate Park! Campers will be instructed in the basic fundamentals of skateboarding.  Sign up today!

New Sessions in April - Sign up now! Toddler Music with Dani Levy Ages 0-6 years Wednesdays, April 20 – May 25 12-12:30pm  Chi Gong with Susan Ezra Tuesdays  10am -11am  Bolinas Park Sign up for classes here!

Other Town and County News

Town Seeking Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancy    The Planning Commission consists of seven Fairfax residents appointed by the Town Council to bring a broad variety of expertise and experience in reviewing planning applications, Fairfax ordinances, and the Town General Plan and Housing Element. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Town Council on planning policies and regulations. Applications are available on the Town website. Deadline to submit is April 25, 2022.

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!

Call for Submissions - Fairfax Festival Poster Contest Artists, high school age and older, are invited to submit their original artwork, digital or handmade, to the Fairfax Festival Poster Contest. The First Place winning entry receives a $350 Cash Prize and the option to have a booth at this year's festival. Entry deadline is April 2, 2022. Visit fairfaxfestival.com for more information.

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. Click here to see the current vacancies.

Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop - Registration Now Open Choose from workshops starting on March 30 or April 7 In this five-session online workshop presented by Resilient Neighborhoods, you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for climate-linked emergencies with your climate action team. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save you money too. You’ll achieve measurable results and help build a stronger and safer community. More than 1,800 Marin residents have already reduced more than 10 million pounds of CO2 pollution through the program.   Free for Marin residents! Sign Up Here!

Housing Element Update Be Part of the Solution: Add Housing to your Property More than 10 Fairfaxians have already indicated their interest in learning more about the process for adding housing units to their property. You can add your name and learn more by filling out the Property Owner Interest Form. Your contribution could help the Town meet its housing goal for the Housing Element Update. Learn more about the Housing Element and register for future updates on Fairfax Speaks .

Resources

Marin Humane Society Dog Licensing Late Fees Waived Through March Marin Humane is waiving late fees on dog licenses for the whole month of March! Head to marinhumane.org/licensing to buy or renew your dog’s license. While you’re there, you can enter to win a $100 Pet Food Express gift certificate.

Marin Water Update

Water is a precious resource year round. Please continue to monitor usage and take steps to save water. The District is hosting a series of community workshops on the Water Supply Strategic Assessment. Visit marinwater.org/WaterSupplyResiliency to see recordings and upcoming workshops.

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