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About your Parks, Recreation, Refuse & Sanitation Services
February 23, 2024
Pretty Springy

We are still a month away from spring, officially, but it sure is looking springy out there! The sun is setting closer to 6pm each day, some brave blooms are popping up and the sun is warming things up between rainstorms. We are busy with lots of projects around the district which means things will all be fresh and new as our spring and summer events roll around.

There is a very important opportunity to weigh in on the CalTrans sea level rise project - see below to learn how to join the February 29th webinar.

And yes, another Spaghetti Bingo is on the calendar! Tickets go on sale today so grab 'em while they last!

Have a wonderful weekend!
February 28, 2024 – TCSD Board Work Session
 
The work session is canceled. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is March 13, 2024.
PG&E Update
 
On Monday (2/26) and Tuesday (2/27), PG&E will be working to remove the temporary power poles in the TCSD parking lot. The work will affect parking spaces in the lot, but no power outages are planned.
Caltrans Manzanita Sea Level Rise Project Meeting
Thursday, February 29th at 6pm 

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to enhance access and mobility by addressing recurring flooding and sea-level rise impacts that affect State Route 1 (SR-1), US-101 and the Manzanita Park and Ride lot.
 
The environmental stage is scheduled for the winter of 2024 once funding is secured, and Caltrans is scheduled to circulate the Draft Environmental Document (DED) externally in the summer of 2027.

This public meeting will be an opportunity for Caltrans to listen to our communities and discuss what is known about current local flooding and projected impacts of sea level rise. Community members will be able to share what we value in the natural and built environments that Caltrans will need to take into consideration as they develop the possible long-term designs and alternatives. 

Please use the link below to join the Webinar:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spaghetti Bingo
March 22nd
6-8pm
Tam Valley Community Center

Yes! We heard the overwhelming requests to bring this back and make it a regular thing. Here is our spring date - more info to come including advanced tickets on Eventbrite coming soon. Spread the word, especially to your friends and neighbors with young kids who maybe haven't been because of the extended break over the pandemic.
Save the Dates!

Earth Day
April 20th
Tam Valley Community Center

We are switching things up this year and bringing Earth Day to the Community Center. Stay tuned for all the details but it's going to be fun for the whole family and you will learn something that you can do all year long to help our community and our environment!
Debris Day
May 4th
Tam Valley Community Center Yard


Household Hazardous Waste Day
May 18th
Tam Valley Community Center Yard

REMINDERS
PG&E Assistance Programs

PG&E is offering a variety of customer assistance:

  • Payment Arrangement Plans.
  • Budget Billing.
  • Arrearage Management Plan.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
  • Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help.
  • California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE).
  • Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA).
  • Energy Savings Assistance Program.
  • Medical Baseline Program for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical needs.
 
Other assistance available:
  • California Lifeline Program for a monthly discount on phone service.
  • Low-Cost Internet Solutions for $30 monthly discount off fast home Internet.
  • Power Saver Rewards Program helps you earn bill credits for temporarily reducing energy.
  • SmartAC Program lets you earn incentives for device controls that shift energy usage.
Sand and Sandbags Available
Small Lot Near the Community Center - 203 Marin Avenue

Bring a shovel down and fill up what you need, keeping in mind to leave some for your neighbors.
It is an honor to bring you the news of Tam Valley each week. If you have any questions or comments on the content of this newsletter, please contact me at events@tamcsd.org

Camille Esposito
Events and Communication Coordinator
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