This Week in Atherton Online

• Small and Micro Business Virtual Workshop - March 27th
• Join a Town Committee
• Supervisor Speier to Host Town Hall - Thursday, March 13  
• Atherton PD & Menlo Fire Community Meeting - March 13
• Library News & Information 

San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA)  

The County of San Mateo is partnering with the State's Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services to provide free technical support to local vendors who are interested in getting certified as a small or micro business.

This will be an informational session to highlight the documentation needed for certification, the process to follow and the support available to local vendors."

The State’s Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services will share how to become certified and gain access to government contracts.

The virtual event will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 1:00PM.  

San Mateo County Supervisor Jackie Speier Town Hall on Wildfire Safety & Immigration Rights 

San Mateo County Supervisor Jackie Speier will host her first town hall of 2025 on Thursday, March 13, in San Bruno.

Supervisor Speier, a former member of Congress who was sworn in as District 1 supervisor in January. wants to understand your thoughts and concerns. 

The town hall will take place at 6 p.m. at San Bruno’s new Recreation and Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way.

The event includes brief presentations on two pressing issues: wildfire safety and immigration rights.

When: Thursday, March 13 at 6 PM 

Where: San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way

Atherton Police & Menlo Park Fire District 

When: Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 7 PM - 9 PM 

Where: Holbrook-Palmer Park, Pavilion | 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027

Community Wildfire Preparedness Forum with Atherton Police Department & Menlo Park Fire Protection District

Join the Town of Atherton Police Chief Steve McCulley and Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Mark Lorenzen for a community forum and discussion on emergency management and public safety.

This is an in-person only event

Did You Know?

The Atherton Library has weekly events and activities that engage all visitors. 

To learn more visit: https://smcl.org/locations/1a/

• Open Lab: Drop In Memory Lab

  Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 1:00PM – 2:00PM
  
  Come and join us in digitizing your media using our Memory Lab. This is a drop in program and their will be a staff member available to get you started in you digitization project!

• Crafternoon: Sharpie Foil Creations (Children)
  Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 4:00PM – 5:00PM

• Unleash your creativity with our exciting Sharpie Foil Art program! In this engaging workshop, kids will explore the vibrant world of Sharpie markers and aluminum foil to create stunning, colorful artwork. This unique art technique allows children to experiment with bold colors and intricate designs, resulting in eye-catching pieces they can proudly take home. No registration is required, as supplies last.
  
  

• Digitizing and Documenting Your Family History

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 11:00AM – 1:00PM

• Dive into a realm where physical artifacts meet virtual storytelling. This session immerses you in the art of utilizing artificial intelligence for oral history creation, scanning, photo restoration, photo management, movie making and storytelling. Explore real-life case studies using multimedia methodologies to illustrate how to intricately weave your family's saga. Discover invaluable free resources and best practices to preserve your family’s legacy. By session end, you’ll learn about tools and techniques to create a digital family heritage library that will be a timeless treasure for generations to come.