Fairfax Update
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May 17,2021
Vaccinations of 12- to 15-year-olds Underway in Marin

COVID-19 vaccinations started May 13 for youths aged 12 to 15 in Marin County. Currently, vaccinations for this group are available by appointment only at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, drive-through on Sundays through Thursdays from 11am to 7pm.

In addition, the following one-day pop-up vaccine clinics are planned, including: 

Tuesday, May 18 – Coastal Health Alliance, Point Reyes Station 
Wednesday, May 19 – North Marin Community Services, Novato 
Friday, May 21 – Hamilton Community Center, Hamilton 
Saturday, May 22 – Miller Creek Middle School, Marinwood 
Saturday, May 22 – Canal Alliance, San Rafael 

If the above options do not fit your schedule, local pharmacies – such as CVS, Walgreens, Safeway and Golden Gate – are offering vaccinations for 12 & older. Advance appointments are required. Learn more on the vaccine finder webpage. 
Rental Assistance Apply-A-Thon
Do you need help applying for the Marin County Rental Assistance Program? Come to one of the in-person registration events: Wednesday May 19th 4-8pm or Sunday May 23rd 10am-3pm

New Mandatory Water Use Restrictions 

With reservoir levels at historic lows, Marin Water’s board of directors declared a water shortage emergency and has adopted mandatory water use restrictions. The goal of the restrictions is to achieve a 40% reduction in water use districtwide. Please visit the Water Rules page for information. 
Chipper Day door-to-door Service for Fairfax households. 
Each home in Fairfax will be serviced twice between May 17-September 27th. 

Please note: You need to pre-register for the pick-up service on one of the two days available to your neighborhood.

Please visit the links below for more information:

For instructions on how to prepare your materials for pick up: 

For a schedule of pick up dates, please go to: www.firesafemarin.org/chipper. 

NOTE: The website will ask you to enter your address. Based on your address, it will let you know the dates of the two Chipper Days scheduled for your area. You will need to register to receive the pick-up service on your selected date. Service is on a first-come, first served basis.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Volunteer Board Meeting
May 17th - 6:30pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting
May 18th - 7pm

Planning Commission Meeting
May 20th - 7pm

Tree Committee Meeting
May 24th - 7pm

Open Space Committee Meeting
May 25th - 7pm

Town Council Special Meeting
May 27th - 10am

Police Practices and Public Safety Alternatives (Subcommittee of RESJ) Meeting
May 27th - 7pm


To view the agendas visit our Public Meetings page.
Fairfax Farmer's Market
Wednesdays
4-8pm

Come to the Farmer's Market every Wednesday, from 4-8pm in Bolinas Park, now through September.
Fairfax Recreation
Age Friendly Marin “Breakfast with Friends”
May 19, 9:30-10:30 am

Socializing is important for all and it's fun to connect. Join us for coffee, tea and/or breakfast and a friendly and enjoyable chat at Barefoot Café, in person! 


Art & Nature Camp
For children 4 -5 years 
Week of July 12th
Monday – Friday from 9am – 12noon 

This camp is designed for transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten child/ren to get them comfortable for the new school year ahead. Children will learn how to work within a group of peers, enhance listening skills with music exercises and do hands on crafts and nature exploration.

Please sign up today for the charming art and nature camp led by an amazing local, seasoned and credentialed teacher! 
Peri Park

We hope you are enjoying the new play structures. Please note that the red "spider web" climbing structure will be reinstalled soon. The Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) is evaluating a new park configuration that can also include the swings. Thank you for your patience as we figure out a way to include all the wonderful elements of the park, old and new.
You can still support the park and show your Peri Park pride by purchasing tees and totes! 

Visit our website to purchase and arrange local pick up.
Join a Board or Commission!

Do you want to make a real difference in 2021? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on the Open Space Committee, Climate Action Committee, Volunteer Board and Planning Commission.

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