This Week's Atherton Online Features: 

• Winter Storm Alert 
• Insurance and Emergency Preparedness Meeting with ADAPT this Saturday, February 3 
• Get Your 2024 Tennis Court Keys 
• Fall in Love with Art this February
• Election News and Information
• Let's Talk About Heat Pump Water Heaters 

Insurance and Emergency Preparedness

Join ADAPT at their Community Meeting this Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 AM in the Atherton Council Chambers, 80 Fair Oaks Lane. They'll be helping you to answer the question: Are my insurance policies aligned with disaster preparedness?

Due to extreme weather events, insurance policies are rapidly changing in terms of what they cover and what they cost, and often are being altogether discontinued for some areas and coverage. At this community meeting we'll hear from an industry insider and bay area local, insurance agent Emily Chapman, who will share her insights and perspectives on what's going on in her industry at present. She'll also address considerations for coverage specific to fire, flooding, and earthquakes.

Get Your 2024 Tennis Court Keys!

The annual lock change will be on February 15. Get your 2024 keys to keep playing tennis - or to try pickleball! Keys can be purchase at Town Hall, 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please bring a valid I.D. and cash or check only. Check out prices and get more information on our website here. 

Important note on accessing the courts for both tennis and pickleball:

• Tennis keys are required to access the courts and to make reservations.
• Current tennis key holders may access the courts and reservation system as usual until February 15.
• The annual lock change is scheduled for February 15. Keys are available for advance purchase beginning January 23, 2024.

Contact:

• For questions regarding key purchases, please call our Administration Department at 650-752-0500.
• For questions regarding court reservations, please contact Player Capital Tennis by emailing admin@playercapital.com or calling 650-275-3027.
• For questions regarding the pickleball trial, please contact Will Burse, Maintenance Manager, at wburse@ci.atherton.ca.us

Fall in Love with Art this February

Are you looking for a creative way to spend your winter days? If so, you might be interested in the Atherton Arts Foundation’s classes!

The Atherton Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the arts through events, classes, and community gatherings. They offer a variety of classes for all ages and levels, from botanical art to sewing, from weaving to flower arranging, and more!

You can find the full list of classes and register online at their website by clicking here. Hurry, spots are limited and filling up fast!

Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your inner artist and have fun with the Atherton Arts Foundation! 

Election News and Information

On March 5, 2024 there's a Presidential Primary Election. Voting is open from February 5 - March 5. We'll be featuring important news and information related to the election weekly. If there's information that you don't see here, check out the County's Elections site by clicking here.

Crossover Voting for the Presidential Primary on March 5

All voters can vote in the Presidential Primary Election on March 5, 2024, but voting for a presidential candidate and county central committees depends on the political party you are registered with. Learn more by clicking here. 

• If you are registered to vote with a political party, you will receive a ballot that contains presidential candidates for that party only.  
• If you are registered as a No Party Preference voter, you will receive a nonpartisan ballot, which will not include candidates for U.S. President unless you request a different ballot.  Some parties will allow you to crossover and vote for their presidential candidates.  The American Independent, Democratic and Libertarian parties will allow you to crossover and vote for their presidential candidates. 

Ballot Box Location

There is a temporary indoor drop box from February 1, 2024 through March 5, 2024 at City Hall, 80 Fair Oaks. Find all vote center and ballot box locations online by clicking here.

Be an Election Worker

The San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Workers to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. This is an excellent non-partisan opportunity to be involved in the election process. Learn more and apply by clicking here.