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SUMMER PREVIEW: FAMILY FUN & COMMUNITY
FAVORITES
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Mark your calendars for upcoming opportunities for family fun and favorite community events this summer, such as:
• Family Movie Nights – Fri., June 20, 7:00 p.m.
• Magical Bridge: Bridges in Music Concert – Fri., June 27, 6 p.m. • Twilight Concert Series – Sat., June 21, 6:30 p.m.
• 4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival – Fri., July 4, 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
• Annual Clay and Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center, Sat., July 12 and Sun., July 13, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Check out our recent update and review our calendar for more events to connect with your neighbors.
www.paloalto.gov/winafreewaterheater
WATER HEATER GIVEAWAY EXTENSION
As part of our Sustainability and Climate Action goal of reducing Palo Alto gas emissions 80% by 2030, we’re
reminding the community that the City offers tools, advice and rebates to make it easier to go electric.
Switching appliances to electric reduces carbon emissions and utility bills.
Extending the deadline to June 30 for the community to
enter to win a free electric Heat Pump Water Heater.Sign a contract or purchase a qualifying unit and then enter to potentially win.
Find more ways you can go electric by calling 650-713-3411.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/WinAFreeWaterHeater
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMING UP
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There are several ways to engage on different topics of community interest, coming up through August, here is a look ahead.
June & July:
• June 26: King Plaza Installation Celebration: King Artist Residency, 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. • July 16: Ramona Street Outdoor Activation Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m., location TBD • July 26: MSC Open House, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
August:
• August 5: National Night Out, 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., community-wide location at Bol Park, plus individual neighborhood events
• August: Reach Code Changes Info Session, TBD
• August 21 & 26: Rail Grade Separation Workshops- Aug. 21 for Churchill, Aug. 26 for Meadow/Charleston, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• August 28: Mayors Press & Community Briefing, 4:00-5:00 p.m. www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
June 17
• Cal Ave. Outdoor Activation Guidelines
July Council Recess – No meetings
Council Meeting Dates Coming Up
• August 4, 11, 18
• September 8, 15, 22
Tentatively Scheduled for August
• San Francisquito Creek JPA Study Session
• Weed Abatement Public Hearing
• Ramona Near Term Improvements &
Outdoor Activation
• 4256 El Camino Pre-Screening
• Lot T Affordable Housing Design Update
• Sewer and Stormwater Ordinance
Updates
• Cubberley Study Session
• Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance
• Dark Skies Ordinance
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