Town Hall Closed Monday, May 30th in Observance of Memorial Day
Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30th. The police dispatch and lobby will be open 24/7 as usual.
Next week's newsletter will be sent out on Tuesday, May 31st.
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Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Update: Heat Pump Water Heaters
Helping you electrify and decarbonize your home is central to MCE’s mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Heat pump water heaters are an environmentally friendly, electric option for replacing gas water heaters. In fact, heat pump water heaters are three times more efficient than gas water heaters. Making the switch could reduce your home’s water heating emissions by a massive 77%. Heat pump water heaters also increase the health and safety of homes by eliminating the risk of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide leaks.
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Marin Microbusiness $2500 Grant Program
The Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant (MBCRG) Program is State funded through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). In partnership, the County of Marin, the Marin SBDC and Dominican University of California will carry out this program to fund 105 microbusinesses at $2500 each. Applications are open now. This round closes June 30, 2022.
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Marin Water: Fire Smart Landscaping an Established Landscape and the Use of Native Plants
May 25th
6pm
A large portion of the home gardens and landscapes in Marin County are well-established and/or mature. However, many are not now designed to deal with wildfire risk effectively. Homeowners need to transition to a fire-smart landscape design that protects structures while retaining or improving garden health, support of beneficial wildlife, efficient use of water, and development of a healthier natural environment.
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Volunteer Board Meeting
May 23rd - 6:30pm
Tree Committee Meeting
May 23rd - 7pm
Open Space Committee Meeting
May 24th - 7pm
Planning Commission Meeting
May 26th - 7pm
Town Council Meeting
June 1st - 7pm
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Fairfax Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-8pm
Bolinas Park
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.
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Ride and Drive Clean Events
May 26, 5-6pm - EV 102, an in-depth discussion on charging at home and on the road, plus accessing incentives and affordable / clean energy to fuel your new ride - with Q&A.
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Benefit Bake Sale and Clothing Swap
Sunday May 29th, 10 to 2pm
Bolinas Park
Archie Williams High School students will be holding a fundraiser to raise money for the Marin Mammal Center. There will be a bake sale and a clothing swap.
This event is being organized by the Seadisc Club, and is being sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
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Fairfax Police Department is Proud to be Part of the Gun Buyback Program
Saturday, June 4th
9am-1pm
Marin County Sheriff's Office
1600 Los Gamos, San Rafael
Help reduces the risk of suicide, accidental discharge, domestic violence and guns getting into the wrong hands. Anonymous. No questions asked. Firearms must be functional. Limit 3 firearms per person. Drive up only.
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Fairfax Festival
June 11 & 12th
10am-6pm
We are happy to say that the Festival will be back after a two year hiatus due to COVID. Join the festivities all weekend long!
Find out more about the music and activities offered on the Fairfax Festival website:
www.fairfaxfestival.com
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Summer Camps!
We still have some spots left in Skate Camps, Art and Nature and the first week of Camp Fairfax.
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Music Pod with Dani Levy
Wednesdays – June 1-29th
12-12:30pm
Women’s Club outside patio
Music with Dani is a fun and interactive music and movement time for young children and their grownups. Dani’s music session will have the children singing, dancing, rhyming, using their imaginations and having fun while creating music together!
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Full Body Functional Training Class
June 2-30
Thursdays from 10am – 10:45am
Bolinas Park
This is not just another “boot camp” or anonymous group exercise class. We combine the support of professional lifestyle coaching with the guidance and motivation of certified trainers to give you the tools to achieve your goals. All you need to do is show up!
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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.
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Chipper Days in Full Swing - Sign Up Now!
The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is in full swing!
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Do You Have a Sidewalk That Needs Repair?
The Town’s Sidewalk Repair Program “waives” the encroachment permit fee for the sidewalk repair and will provide up to a maximum of $1000 as a 50% matching grant for the construction work. For example, if the work costs $800, the Town will reimburse applicants $400. The matching grant is subject to the availability of funds. Upon approval of your application, funding will be reserved for your project. Be sure to apply for the program before you start repairs, the Town will NOT reimburse applicants for any expenses incurred for past sidewalk repair work or prior to the approval of their application.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Town of Fairfax sitio web se puede traducir al español
El sitio web se puede traducir al español usando el ícono del globo que se encuentra en la barra verde de cada página.
Our website can be translated into Spanish (and other languages) using the globe icon found on the green bar at the top of each page.
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