This week's Atherton Online features: 

• Town Center Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
• The Story that Inspired the First Circus in Atherton 
• An Invitation to the Sounds of Summer Kick-Off
• Renting Your ADU Made Easy
• An Opportunity to Serve on a Town Committee or Commission
• How to Recycle Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters

Queen Polly of the Circus

The Town of Atherton turns 100 on September 12, 2023. You'll want to save the date for two celebrations: 

• Tuesday, September 12, 2023: Special City Council Meeting with a screening of a centennial video and cake. 
• Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Centennial Celebration at Town Center with exhibits, food, family activities, and tree giveaway

Leading up to those celebrations, each week in the Atherton Online, we are featuring icons, places, and historical moments that have made this Town the vibrant community that it is today. 

This week, we are telling the story behind Queen Polly of the Circus - an annual competition in Town inspired by a popular book. View it here or click the image below.

Kick-Off Sounds of Summer on June 1

Together with the Atherton Library, we're bringing live music, family activities, and food trucks! Join us for the first three Thursdays of June starting at 5:00 PM. Bring a chair and meet us on the Atherton Library's front deck. Each week, there will be a featured food truck. 

Starting June 1, we are kicking off the series with Five Ten, a San Francisco-based Jazz group that uses different styles from all over the world in their performances. This renowned world jazz group is made up of five longtime friends and international players who include Master Keyboardist Composer Steve Carter, Bass Guitarist/Composer Dennis Smith, Multi-Percussionist/Composer Marghinho Brasil, Grammy-nominated Jeff Narell on Steel Pans, Billy “Shoes” Johnson on drums. For more info, click the flyer below or right here.

Renting Your ADU Made Easy! 

In partnership with HIP Housing, the Town has a new program to help connect you to local community members who are looking for housing. Get matched with the perfect fit for your ADU or JADU today! 

The process is simple. Start by contacting HIP Housing to fill out their inquiry form. They'll schedule an interview with you and start getting to work to find you a renter who matches your preferences. They'll send you a list of eligible home seekers and help you create a rental agreement. Participate in HIP Housing's ADU Match program and see how your ADU can help support our housing goals. 

Serve on a Town Committee or Commission

Atherton Community Members! Your participation is critical to the City Council’s and Town staff’s success in serving the community. One great way to participate is by joining one of the citizen advisory bodies established by our City Council. Browse all Committees and the Planning Commission on our website here. With many terms coming to an end in June, there are either current or upcoming vacancies in each of our advisory bodies.

Make your service extra special by volunteering the year of our centennial! Volunteering to serve on one of the Town’s committees is a great opportunity to learn about local government, help influence decisions, and provide recommendations to City leaders. Apply today!

Did you know? 

Did you know that improper disposal of used motor oil and filters can contaminate our waterways? There are over 50 locations in San Mateo County that accept and recycle used motor oil and filters for free! Visit their website to learn more: ehs.qrd.by/drop-off