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Happy New Year Novato! We hope you enjoy this edition of the Our Town Novato weekly newsletter which includes an update on the anticipated extension of the current Stay-Home Order, information on two community conversations, upcoming virtual special events and more!
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Marin Anticipates Extension of Stay-Home Order |
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Today, Marin County Public Health officials announced that they expect the State of California to issue an indefinite extension of the current regional Stay-Home Order in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Due to dwindling intensive care unit (ICU) capacity at hospitals across the region, the state implemented a Stay-Home Order for the Bay Area region, which includes Marin, on December 17. The Stay-Home Order will be lifted once the region's ICU capacity forecast meets or exceeds 15%.
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Marin County Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Vaccines and Stay Home Order
Join Marin County Public Health for a community conversation regarding the status of the Stay Home Order for the Bay Area and an update on the COVID-19 vaccine progress in Marin County.
When: Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2pm
How to Join: Watch/Listen via Zoom with Meeting ID: 956 2661 1169 and Password: 074775
Únase a nosotros para conversar con el departamento de Salud Pública de Marin sobre el estado de la orden Quédese en Casa para el área de la bahía y una actualización sobre el progreso de la vacuna COVID-19 en el condado de Marin.
CUÁNDO: Viernes 8 de Enero a las 2:00 pm
DETALLES DE LA REUNIÓN DE ZOOM:
ID de reunión: 956 2661 1169
Contraseña: 074775
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Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Launched in Marin |
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The County of Marin has expanded its partnership with Curative to offer more free COVID-19 testing in Marin with a new drive-thru option at the “Armory Parking Lot” along Civic Center Drive in San Rafael. The site will operate 11am to 5pm on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8am to 2pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The drive-thru testing location offers FDA-authorized self-collected oral fluid swabbing that is observed and directed by a healthcare worker. Results are returned within 72 hours by email or text.
The Curative testing location in Novato continues on Fridays, as of January 8, 2021 at the Novato Library, 1720 Novato Boulevard between 10am to 4pm. Appointments are available via the Curative website.
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Marin County COVID-19 Update as of January 6, 2021
Marin County Public Health continues to monitor and report confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide on their dedicated coronavirus website at marinhhs.org/coronavirus. Here you will find accurate, up-to-date information with a focus on how it is impacting our local communities.
Here are some data points, as of January 6, 2021, that may be of interest to you:
Marin Confirmed Cases: 8,107
Marin Cases Recovered: 7,182
Marin Deaths: 115
Tests Completed in Marin: 265,849
Marin Hospitalizations (cumulative): 251
Marin Hospitalizations (currently): 36
Current Marin ICU Patient Census: 6
Marin County Health & Human Services (HHS) is available to answer your questions at the HHS COVID-19 Information Line: Please call 415.473.7191, Monday-Friday between 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
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Tenant Improvement Grant Program for Downtown Business Improvement District |
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The City of Novato is pleased to accept applications for the new Downtown Novato Business/Property Improvement Grant Program.
This program offers Downtown Novato property and business owners matching grant reimbursements for permanent improvements to commercial buildings in downtown.
Funds are limited and the program can end at any time; interested parties should submit their applications as soon as possible. Businesses located within the Downtown Novato Business Improvement District Boundary are eligible to apply. The first review of applications will begin on January 19, 2021.
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Marin Small Business Development Center: COVID-19 Resources
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 through COVID-19.
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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Not in Our Town Film Screening & Virtual Discussion
Not In Our Town Novato is hosting a virtual event, including a 3-minute video entitled: "Inclusion Starts with I" on January 11 at 6pm.
The film addresses the importance of a positive and inclusive work environment, and will be followed by a conversation via Zoom.
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Parks & Recreation Virtual Winter Programs
Register today for our virtual youth and adult programs and classes!
Please know that we continue to monitor the current Stay Home Order and will keep you informed of any changes to our programming.
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Virtual Monday Night Novato Magic: Winter Wonderland Edition |
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Magician Mike Della Penna is back to dazzle you and your family VIRTUALLY with a performance you won't forget on January 11 at 6pm!
This 20 minute show is geared for school aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling!
Make sure to stay till the end for the most EPIC dance party and get your chance to be spotlighted! If you have a birthday coming make sure to let us know, Magician Mike will give you a SPECIAL birthday shoutout.
Pre-registration required. Guests will be emailed a link to our Virtual Performance Theater 10 minutes before the show begins. The Virtual Theater will open promptly at 6:00pm at which time guests will have 3 minutes to enter before the "doors" close and the show begins! Please "arrive" to the Theater on-time to ensure your "seats"!
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SAVE THE DATE:
2021 Paint the Town Red on January 22, 2021
In these difficult times it is good to find ways to celebrate, as long as it’s safe. The Novato City Birthday Party committee is going virtual for Novato's 61st Birthday Celebration. Paint the Town Red (PTTR) will broadcast on Novato Community Television at 6:30PM on Friday, January 22, 2021, as well as on NCTV's YouTube channel, and everyone is invited.
This year, please support our local businesses by ordering a to-go or delivered meal to enjoy at home while watching the virtual celebration.
This event is not to be missed!
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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.
January 12 at 6pm | City Council
January 14 at 7pm | Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Commission
January 26 at 6pm | City Council
January 27 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission
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Top Story from Our Previous Edition
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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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 your flu shot.
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CITY OF NOVATO
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