Before you gear up for the holidays, take some time to check out these helpful resources that will put you in the know.
With the rainy season ahead, sign up for SMC or SCC ALERT, an alert notification system used to contact you during urgent oremergency situations for various areas. Visit www.smcalert.info for San Mateo and for Santa Clara county visit AlertSSC.
And before the rain comes, for those town that have CalWater, get your Cal Water historical consumption data to track your water usage.
Portola Valley
Sand Bag Station at Town Center
The Town of Portola Valley provides a complimentary emergency supply of sand bags to help its residents protect property from flooding during the rainy season. The self-serve sand bag station located at Portola Valley Town Centeris accessible daily and will remain available through the end of the rainy season. Bags, sand, funnels and shovels are provided. Available to Portola Valley residents only.
Special Wednesday Farmers’ Market
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 25, 2:00 - 5:00PM
Location: Portola Valley Town Center – Historic Schoolhouse
Parking Lot, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California 94028
Portola Valley School District Informative Mailing List
For anyone interested in PV School District happenings: Superintendent Lisa Gonzales shares regular updates on awide range of topics. Just click the link above and you’ll be directed to a brief form to sign upon the mailing list. You can remove yourself at any time.
Woodside
Resources for Addressing the Drought
Woodside Arts & Culture Committee First Friday Event Presents An Evening Of Song
Date & Time: Friday, December 4, 6:30PM
Location: Woodside Town Hall
Free admission, light refreshments
A melodic evening of opera, musical theater solos and duets, as well as some festive music to get in the holiday spirit.
Atherton
Drought Information and Water Conservation Programs
Menlo Park
The Nutcracker
Date & Time: Friday, November 20th, 7:00 – 7:30pm
Location: Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
The Western Ballet Company brings the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the Menlo Park Library! The show is a mini dress rehearsal preview of their stage production, and is absolutely FREE for everyone.
Downton Abbey: The Music & the Era
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 – 8:00PM
Location: Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park
Whether you’re fan of the hit series “Downton Abbey,” or just interested in learning more about the Edwardian era and its music, we think you’ll enjoy this lively, interactive audio-visual lecture presentation! Free admission.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Date & Time: Friday, December 4th, 7:00 – 7:30pm
Location: Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Ave at University Drive, Menlo Park
The City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce invite you to the annual Menlo Park Holiday Tree Lighting. The festivities include holiday treats, a family movie and a spectacular tree lighting.
Breakfast with Santa
Date & Time: Saturday, December 5th, 7:30 – 11:30am
Location: Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park
“Breakfast with Santa” activities include pancake breakfast, letter writing to Santa, holiday crafts, visiting and picture taking with Santa, and a fun time with friends & family. Reservations are required and are available online. Cost: $7 for Adults and $5 for Children. $1.00 OFF ticket price with donation of an unwrapped toy for the Fire Fighter Toy Drive.
Palo Alto
Filled Sandbags Available Throughout Rainy Season
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: City Hall King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Avenue
The City is making filled sandbags available based on demand. No tools or supplies required.
Holiday Family Day
Date & Time: Sunday, December 6, 2:00 – 4:30PM
Location: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road
Get into the holiday spirit with the Palo Alto Art Center! Join us for hands-on artmaking projects that transform everyday objects into gifts, goodies, and decor for the whole family. Activities are appropriate for ages 5 through adult. Free event!
Transition Palo Alto Share Faires
Date & Time: December 13, all day event
Location: Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Share garden produce, arts and crafts supplies, books, toys,clothes, and more at these quarterly events. Enjoy music, bike repair, skill shares and other demos as well each time.
Los Altos and Los Altos Hills
Festival of Lights Parade
Date & Time: Sunday, November 29, 6:00PM
Kick off the holiday season with the Festival of Lights Parade .With a theme of “A Child’s Holiday Fantasy,” the parade features approximately twenty-five illuminated floats,twinkling walking storybook characters, the mayors of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, local high school marching bands, and, of course, Santa with his sleigh and reindeer.
28th Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit
The Gingerbread House Display astounds year after year! Be sure you don’t miss the fun!