Town Meetings & News

The Center for Age Friendly Excellence Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 26 at 10:30 AM. View the agenda here.

The Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 26 at 4:00 PM. View the agenda here.

The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM. View the agenda here.

To view past meeting videos of The Town of Atherton Committees and Commissions visit: Atherton YouTube

This week's Atherton Online features:

Everything to Know for the Centennial Celebration this Sunday!
Invitation to Atherton's Annual Bike Rodeo
Get Creative with the Atherton Arts Foundation
Supporting Our Mental Health
CDC Recommends New COVID-19 Vaccine
Protecting Yourself from West Nile Virus

Everything to Know for the Centennial Celebration This Sunday!

It's finally here!!!!!! We are so excited to see everyone at Town Center (80 Fair Oaks) for the Centennial Celebration THIS Sunday, Sept. 24 from 11 AM - 3:00 PM.

ARRIVING AND PARKING

Please walk or bike, if possible
Take the shuttle from Holbrook Palmer Park, Jennings Pavilion Parking Lot to Town Center. It runs every 15 minutes. The Park is also a 0.6-mile walk from Town Center.
Accessible spaces will be available at Town Center and we welcome drop-off of attendees at 80 Fair Oaks. Limited parking will be available at Town Center. It is recommended that attendees bike, walk, or take the shuttle from Holbrook Palmer Park, Jennings Pavilion Parking Lot.

SCHEDULE

11:00 AM: History tables, catered food and ice cream, and tree giveaway activity begin! Storytime with Mayor Widmer on the Library Deck
12:00 PM: Menlo Atherton High School Jazz Band Performance
2:00 PM: Mayor Widmer welcomes and introduces honored guests including Congresswoman Eshoo, Senator Becker, Assemblymember Berman, Senator Becker, County Supervisor Mueller, and Menlo Park Fire President Virginia Chang-Kiraly
3:00 PM: Event ends

TREE GIVEAWAY

Participate in the tree giveaway and help us get 100 oak trees planted across Town in honor of 100 years!

1) Come on the earlier end of the celebration as trees are first come, first serve.
2) Pick up a History Passport and collect 7 stamps from our community tables
3) Bring your completed History Passport to the Town Arborist's table by the library
4) Take your 15-gallon tree home the day of or come back on Tuesday, September 26 (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM) or Thursday, September 28 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM). We'll be able to load the trees into your vehicle, but you'll need to be able to carry 50lbs to take it out when you arrive home. You're welcome to have a gardener or someone else come to pick up the tree on your behalf.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

San Mateo County Libraries is helping us to make our event extra special. Check out all the library has to offer during the event:

Centennial Storytime with Mayor Widmer at 11 am on the Library Deck
Spheros Coding Robots Adventure, Quilling Paper Art Bookmarks, and Lasercut Mini Picture Frames craft in the Maker Space
Demos of the Memory Lab, Genealogy Database, 3D printer, and Glowforge laser cutter in the Makermobile
Screen print a bag and share your Atherton oral history live in the Makermobile, too!
Get a free copy of Under the Oaks and play trivia like we’re in 1923 inside the library

Help Your Kids Sharpen their Bike Skills at our Annual Bike Rodeo on September 30

The Atherton Police Department will be hosting our Annual Bike Rodeo on September 30 at Menlo-Atherton High School. Obstacle courses and community tables will be open from 10 AM to 2:00 PM. A community bike ride will start at 2:00 PM.

The Atherton Bike Rodeo brings the excitement of a traditional rodeo to the world of bicycling. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the cycling obstacle course, which has been designed to sharpen the participants’ biking skills and abilities. Participants can maneuver through a series of various courses while learning the importance of remaining safe while doing so. This course will focus on control and balance on two wheels to encourage them to push themselves and be aware of safety.

The Atherton Bike Rodeo also emphasizes the importance of bike safety. The event will feature a dedicated safety zone where participants can learn bicycle safety tips and guidelines including how to properly wear a helmet and complete safety checks before riding. Local law enforcement will provide insights and lessons about biking practices and the importance of obeying traffic rules. Information booths will also be available to showcase programs to help your family get started incorporating cycling into your routines.

Bring your family, your bikes and your helmets to this fun event for all! Let’s ride! Free hotdogs, snacks, and water will be provided.

Questions? Contact School Resource Officer Dimitri Andruha at dandruha@ci.atherton.ca.us

Did you know?

West Nile virus has been detected in dead birds in several cities in San Mateo County. Protect yourself from mosquito bites and West Nile virus by:

Dumping standing water so mosquitoes can’t grow
Using an EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors (especially during dusk and dawn). Learn more at: https://www.smcmvcd.org/epa-registered-insect-repellent
Reporting biting mosquitoes by calling 650-344-8592 or reporting online at https://www.smcmvcd.org/request-service
Reporting dead birds by calling 1-877-968-2473 or online at: https://westnile.ca.gov/report
Learning more at: https://www.smcmvcd.org/current-west-nile-virus-information-for-san-mateo-county

reads one mosquito is one too many report even just one mosquito

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