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Welcome to the City of Novato monthly newsletter! This issue features an update to the Living Streets Program, a Housing Element Update community meeting, the return of Novato's Live Concert Series, Downtown Novato's Farmer's Market, and more.
You can stay up-to-date on City news and events throughout the month by visiting novato.org/connectwithus and signing up for specific topics that are most important to you.
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City Shifts Downtown Street Closures to First Fridays
The Living Streets Program has been modified to reduce street closures from every Friday - Sunday to only the first Friday of each month, May - September from 5pm - 10pm. The next closure of Grant Avenue will occur on Friday, June 3 at 5pm.
Parking enforcement will begin at 4pm on the day of the closures to ensure the area is clear and safe for pedestrians by the 5pm start time. City staff will continue to work on notifying shoppers and visitors during that time so vehicles can be removed.
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Housing Element Update Community Meeting
The City of Novato invites you to learn about the Housing Element Update and provide your input on our housing challenges and opportunities. Please join us for a Community Meeting on Monday, May 16, 6:30 - 8pm.
Zoom.com
Webinar ID: 857 4749 7876
Passcode: 919165
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Actualización al Elemento de Vivienda Reunión comunitaria
La Ciudad de Novato te invita a aprender sobre la Actualización al Elemento de Vivienda y entregar tus comentarios sobre los desafíos y las oportunidades. Por favor únete a nosotros para nuestra primera reunión comunitaria el lunes 16 de mayo a las 6:30 - 8pm.
Zoom.com
Webinar ID: 857 4749 7876
Passcode: 919165
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Camp Ton of Fun
Summer is almost here! Camp Ton of Fun offers engaging and fun activities for your camper to participate in all day long!
Our activities range from all sorts of sports and outdoor games to inside play and crafts! It's the perfect place for your kid to be this summer!
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Teen Acting Camp
Learn songs and dances to hits such as Hamilton, Mama Mia, Six and more!
Campers will present a live performance for family and friends at the end of the week. This camp is specialized for performers entering 6th - 11th grade.
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Novato Adult Cornhole
Are you tired of keeping your cornhole expertise hidden in your backyard? It's time to show the world what you can do, so bring your talents to our Cornhole League!
Sign up as a team of 2 to 4 players for the low cost of $128. Teams will play multiple games on Tuesday evenings starting May 31 at 6:30pm at the Downtown Recreation Center, 950 7th St. The league will end with playoffs on July 20.
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Novato's Downtown Community Farmers Market Returns
The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market is back every Tuesday from 4PM - 8PM through September and then 4PM - 7PM in October. The market is located at the Downtown Novato Center at 7th Street behind CVS, again this year.
Enjoy fresh, nutritious produce from local farms, packaged and prepared foods, local artisans, community groups, and live music. We hope you enjoy everything the Downtown Novato Farmers Market has to offer this year!
Vuelve la feria comunitaria de agricultores al centro de Novato
La feria comunitaria de agricultores del centro de Novato volverá cada martes empezando el 3 de mayo hasta el 25 de octubre de 4-8 PM entre mayo y septiembre y de 4-7 PM en octubre. La feria tomará lugar en el Centro del centro de Novato en la Calle Séptima (7th Street) detrás de CVS, nuevamente.
Disfrute de productos agrícolas frescos y nutritivos de granjas locales, además de comida preparada y empaquetada, artesanos locales, grupos comunitarios y música en vivo. ¡Esperamos que disfrute de todo lo que ofrece la feria comunitaria de agricultores en el centro de Novato este año!
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Marin Humane Free Community Clinic
If you're struggling to afford basic care for your dog or cat, Marin Humane is here to help!
Marin Humane will be holding a FREE Community Clinic on Saturday, May 14 from 11am - 1pm at Novato High School. Bring your dog or cat for vaccinations, microchipping, flea/tick treatments, food/supplies, and a mini check-up by a veterinarian. For more information, call 415.506.6238.
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Novato Historical Guild
The Novato Historical Guild is a membership nonprofit organization founded in 1976. Guild volunteers staff and support the Novato History Museum and the Hamilton Airfield Museum in a partnership agreement with the City of Novato.
Are you signed up to receive the Novato Historical Guild's newsletter? The next edition of The Historian will be available on June 1. Look for the Feature Section about Olompali and California Early Days. The News Section will feature an article about the USAF Reserves 349th Air Mobility Wing at Hamilton Field.
Join them at their next General Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 10am at Novato City Hall. New Guild members are always welcome. Learn more at novatohistory.org. |
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County of Marin Updates
Election News
Marin County election officials would like to remind you that County redistricting may affect your ballot for the June Primary and you should be prepared. Read More
Marin County Fair Returns
Plans are underway for the first in-person Marin County Fair since summer 2019, an outdoor-only event with the theme So Happy Together! from June 30 through July 4, 2022. Read More
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Grants Available from Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA)
Warmer weather is already upon us, and now is the time to prepare your home and property for wildfire! Take advantage of 2 grant programs to help Marin residents with expenses related to the creation of defensible space and home hardening.
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North Marin Community Services Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Do you live in Novato and need help paying your rent? Whether your name is on the lease or you are renting a room, you may qualify for assistance if your household income qualifies according to HUD guidelines.
To find out how you may be eligible for Rental Assistance, contact Ceci Olmedo at 415-897-4147 ext 0 or info@northmarincs.org.
Para saber cómo puede ser eligible para asistencia de alquiler, comuníquese con Ceci Olmedo al numero 415-897-4147 ext 0 o info@northmarincs.org
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Marin Small Business Development Center
Check out the Marin Small Business Development Center's website for up-to-date information from the Small Business Administration (SBA), info on new grants, and other important news to help you navigate your business. They are also available to help you apply for relief, guide you through available resources, cash flow concerns, supply chain interruptions, workforce capacity, insurance coverage and more — at no cost!
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Check out the information below to learn about sustainability in Novato and ways we are keeping our community green. Also, be sure you're following the City of Novato - Sustainability Facebook page for Novato Sustainability updates. |
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Slade Park Gets A Spring Cleaning
On Saturday April 30, Slade Park got a spring cleaning thanks to volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and local neighborhood families.
30 volunteers spent most of their time hand-pulling spring weeds, painting over graffiti, and picking up litter.
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BioMarin Gives Back
A dozen employees from BioMarin’s Novato campus converged on a traffic median island in downtown Novato on May 5 to participate in a City of Novato sheet mulching project as part of ‘BioMarin Gives Back’. The sheet mulched area on the island (Redwood Blvd. between Vallejo Street and Grant Avenue) is looking mighty tidy and a big thank you goes out to BioMarin’s Green Team members, who rallied fellow co-workers to participate in the project.
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Team Up to Clean Up
On the first Saturday of each month, members of the Novato Streetscape Committee gather with other community volunteers to ‘Team Up to Clean Up’. The volunteers meet at a pre-determined location and spend one to two hours cleaning up litter that may otherwise end up in a storm drain and eventually in the Bay.
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Upcoming City Meetings
The City of Novato encourages community participation at our upcoming public meetings. Meeting details, including information on how to participate, is included in each meeting agenda packet. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to each scheduled meeting. To receive meeting agendas via email and/or text, sign-up at novato.org/connectwithus.
May 18 at 7pm | Design Review Commission
May 19 at 7:30am | Citizens Finance Advisory / Oversight Committee - Cancelled
May 24 at 6pm | City Council
May 25 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Committee
May 26 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator
May 26 at 6pm | Recreation, Cultural & Community Services Commission - Special Meeting
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We're Hiring — Join Our Team!
Interested in a career in local government? Check out some of our current openings:
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Recreation Coordinator - Application deadline May 30
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Parks and Recreation Facility Attendant (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Parks and Recreation Gymnastics Instructor (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Parks and Recreation Umpire/ Referee (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Police Officer - Lateral / Academy Graduate - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Top Stories from Our Previous Edition
North Marin Water District - Drought is Here. Save Water.
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Check out daily updates from Marin County Public Health about confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide, vaccination efforts, & more at coronavirus.marinhhs.org.
COVID-19 QUICK LINKS
COVID-19 Surge in Marin Fueled by BA.2 Variant
Marin County is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the highly contagious Omicron BA.2 variant. Since the first week of April, when BA.2 became the dominant strain in Marin, case rates have tripled. Read More
Upcoming Vaccination Pop-Ups
Nave Shopping Center (next to Grocery Outlet)
Saturday, May 14, 10:30 - 2:30pm
1535 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
Margaret Todd Senior Center
Wednesday, May 18, 3 - 7pm
1560 Hill Road
Novato, CA 94947
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Novato Gymnastics Center (Testing offered by Curative)
- 950 7th St, Novato
- Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am – 6pm
Visit cur.tv/novato or call 1.888.702.9042 to make an appointment. Slots for appointments appear online at 5:00pm the night before the scheduled testing date. |
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City of Novato Administrative Offices Parking Lot
(Testing offered by COVID Clinic)
- 922 Machin Ave, Novato
- Daily, 7am-8pm
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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, whether the flu or coronavirus, is to practice good hygiene:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wear a face covering when out in public spaces.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from those outside of your own household.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or crook of your elbow (not your hands). If you use a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands afterwards.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Get vaccinated.
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CITY OF NOVATO
publicinfo@novato.org
415.899.8900
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