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For the week of December 21, 2020

This week's stories

• Residents invited to see the beautiful tree lights in Fremont Park and Belle Haven
• Celebrate safely at home this holiday season
• 11 Holiday package theft prevention tips
• Prepare for an evacuation or emergency – stay one step ahead
• Start the New Year off right! Winter class registration has started

Upcoming meetings and events

• Tuesday, December 22, 10 a.m.
   Toddler Tuesday: Nanny Nikki Music
• Wednesday, December 23, 10 a.m.
   Storytime
•  December 24-January 3, all day
   City Hall closed

• View all events
   City calendar

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Residents invited to see the beautiful tree lights in Fremont Park and Belle Haven

The year 2020 has been a year like no other we have experienced. The pandemic has forced the cancellation of some of our most cherished community events. Traditionally crowds would gather at Fremont Park for the annual Tree Lighting festivities, but with the COVID-19 cases surging across the country, in California, and in San Mateo County, city leaders still wanted provide some of the special decorations…Click to continue

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Celebrate safely at home this holiday season

While staying apart this holiday season is the safe choice, it’s also a tough choice and saying no to people we love is never easy. Having a conversation with your family and loved ones sooner rather than later may help reduce your anxiety and manage others’ expectations. Declining an invitation or suggesting a change to longstanding holiday plans may mean disappointing loved ones, but you can also come up with some creative and different ways to be close while being apart…Click to continue

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11 Holiday package theft prevention tips

Online shopping is a safe and easy way to shop this holiday season and Menlo Park wants to ensure you do not fall victim to delivered packages being stolen off your front porch. Packages that are delivered and left unattended make for easy targets. There are a few steps that can be taken by residents to try and prevent mail theft. While every tip may not be an option for all, there are some that everyone can use to reduce the chance of your mail or packages being stolen…Click to continue

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Prepare for an evacuation or emergency – stay one step ahead

With wildfire season just ended, it’s always good to be prepared of an evacuation or emergency. In the event of an emergency, first responders will use Zonehaven to plan and execute evacuations both large and small. In order to understand whether your area is under an evacuation warning or order, you need to know your Zone Name. Preparation steps: 1) To find out which zone you live in, enter your address…Click to continue

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Start the New Year off right! Winter class registration has started

A new year means new beginnings. What better way to start it off by joining a new class! Although, we are still in the midst of the pandemic, the city is offering great classes and programs for all ages. We have a wide variety of both outdoor and zoom classes. What is your New Year resolution? Perhaps, it is picking up a new language or you are motivated to get more in shape in the New Year? We have…Click to continue

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