September 23, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
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THIS WEEK: EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Connect, learn, celebrate, and share input:
• Transportation Open House: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium
• Community Portrait Workshop: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3-
4 p.m., Mitchell Park Library
• Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Palo Alto Art Center
• Clean Air at Home: Saturday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. at
Mitchell Park Community Center
• Palo Alto Airport Day: Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Sibling Cities Town Hall: Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m., virtual only
Find these events and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/FallEvents
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Engage
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE & VOLUNTEER
2024 Palo Alto Community Survey: The citywide survey is open to all residents online. If you received the paper survey in the mail, please use that survey to share your thoughts. The community survey is an opportunity to provide feedback on current services, programs, and unmet needs and priorities. The survey closes on Oct. 7. www.cityofpaloalto.org/CommunitySurvey2024
Parks and Recreation Commission Recruitment: The City is recruiting for one partial-term seat expiring in March 2026. Apply by Oct. 6. www.cityofpaloalto.org/PRC
www.cityofpaloalto.org/JMZ
JUNIOR MUSEUM & ZOO PRICING CHANGES
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo new ticket and membership prices go into effect October 1.
• Pricing remains more affordable than most regional zoos and children's museums and supports improved animal care, expanding community programs and more hands-on animal interactions. • The updated pricing:
• $14 during peak hours
• Non-peak hours remain $10
• Discounted low-income access continue
• Annual memberships will increase by approximately 15% Learn more and purchase tickets at www.paloaltozoo.org/Visit
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
September 30
• Closed Session Items
October 7
• Human Relations Commission, Public Art
Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission Workplans
• Closed Session Items
October 21
• State & Local Ballot Measures
• Planning and Transportation Commission,
Historic Resources Board, and Architectural
Review Board Workplans
• Council Technology Reimbursement P&S
Committee Recommendations
October 28 and beyond
• Parks and Recreation Commission
Interviews
• Study Session: Sustainability & Climate
Action Progress
• Study Session: Nonprofit Relationships
No Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 14
in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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