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The City Council and Audit and Finance Committee will have a joint meeting on Wednesday, April 2 at 3:00 PM. To view that agenda click here.

City Council will also hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 12:30 PM. This will be a City Council Goals and Team Building Session. It is open to the public. To view that agenda click here.

To follow the history of events visit the Housing Element Update page here: https://atherton.news/Housing-Element

 This Week in Atherton Online

  • CHC Mental Health 
  • Wild Fire Safety - SMC
  • Hazardous Waste in San Mateo County 
  • Waste Wise Event - April 12
  • Serve on a Town Committee
  • Library News & Information 

CHC Mental Health 


Children's Health Council operates in San Mateo County, specializing in working with families living with ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism through two schools, mental health clinic, community education and curated online resource library. To learn more visit: https://www.chconline.org/about/

CHC will be hosting its 12th annual breakfast on May 7th at Sharon Heights Golf and County Club. To register visit: https://www.chconline.org/chcbreakfast/

Be Wildfire Safe & Ready

San Mateo County will be hosting a wildfire safety in-person event on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. It will be held at the San Mateo County Event Center | 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 

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Hazardous Waste Guide 

For all things HHW, our new HHW Guide is a cache of safe disposal options, all contained in one place. Do you prefer to drop off items at a one-day event or a local business, or curbside resources for batteries? It’s all here. Safe alternatives to hazardous cleaning products and information on what makes HHW hazardous round out the topics. Read the Complete Guide to Household Hazardous Waste here.

Annual Waste Wise Event


When: April 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

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Did You Know?


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

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

Meet Kate Schatz & Make Art Like Frida Kahlo (kids)

Tuesday, March 25

5-5:45 PM

Join us in meeting Kate Schatz and create your own Frida Kahlo-inspired self-portrait!

Kate is an author, activist, public speaker, writing teacher, and queer feminist mama who's been talking, writing, and teaching about race, gender, social justice, and equity for many years. She's the New York Times bestselling author of the "Rad Women" book series, including Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad American History A-Z. Kate has traveled the country to share her books with young readers, and has visited over 200 K-12 schools, colleges, and libraries! Her presentations shine the light on marginalized women and folks who have worked hard for peace, justice, and equity.

Intro to Artificial Intelligence(adults)

Thursday, March 27

2-4PM

This introductory course provides an overview of leading conversational AI tools including ChatGPT, Bing AI, Google's Bard, and Anthropic's Claude. Students will gain hands-on experience interacting with these systems and learn how they are revolutionizing fields from content creation to customer service.

Step Into Wellness: Atherton Library's Walking Club

Friday, March 28

9:45-10:30AM

Looking for a fun and healthy way to connect with others? Join the Atherton Library's Walking Club and explore the scenic beauty of Holbrook Palmer Park while enjoying the fresh air and good company. Walking regularly offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, better balance, enhanced mood, and increased energy levels.

This group is a great way to stay active, meet new friends, and discover the joy of walking together. Routes within the park are accessible and paced to accommodate all fitness levels. Comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure are all you need to participate!





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