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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed virtually on Friday, August 7, 2020 as part of the Defined 9/80 Schedule. A complete list of our virtual public counter and administrative office hours, as well as a schedule of Friday closures, are available on the City’s website at www.losaltosca.gov/hours.
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Shop and Dine at Open Streets Los Altos
Open Streets Los Altos is continuing through September 28th! Join your favorite downtown restaurants and retailers this Thursday through Sunday for our fourth Open Streets Los Altos. The City will be closing State and Main Streets for businesses to use additional space for outdoor seating and displays. Whether you're walking, biking, or driving your way in, businesses are ready to serve you. If you're ride-sharing and unsure of where to dropped-off let your Uber/Lyft know the official drop-off zones are located at the pins shown on the graphic. Retailers will be open until 8PM so make sure to come out for all your retail needs.
Want to learn more? Visit us here! Socially-distant dining, shopping, and strolling, starts at Open Streets Los Altos, and don't forgot your face covering!
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By-Appointment Covid-19 Test Sites
The County of Santa Clara will offer COVID-19 testing sites on August 7 and August 13:
- Friday, August 7 in Los Altos Hills: inside the Los Altos Hills Town Hall Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills
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Thursday, August 13th in Los Altos: Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos to make an appointment please visit https://scl.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment.
You’ll answer several questions, provide your email, and then will be sent a link at which you can book your test appointment.
Appointments will open for scheduling 3 days before the testing date. Once all appointments are filled, the location will no longer appear for scheduling on the website. If your insurance is not listed or they cannot verify you, please try again. Note: This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing. Please to visit sccfreetest.org for additional testing locations.
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City Council Applications are now open!
Now is your opportunity to run for City Council and make a difference within the Los Altos community. Potential candidates must complete and file the required paperwork before this Friday, August 7 at 5PM. Learn more by visiting losaltosca.gov/elections
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Do You Want To Better Serve Your Community?
Join a commission! This is one of our largest commission recruitments; there are six commissions that are recruiting. These commissions serve as an advisory body for our City Council and allow for more resident input on crucial policy decisions. The following commissions are recruiting:
- Complete Streets Commission
- Design Review Commission
- Parks and Recreation Commission
- Historical Commission
- Planning Commission
- Library Commission
Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment. The deadline to submit application is August 19 and interviews will be scheduled for September 1. For more information, visit www.losaltosca.gov or call 650-947-2720.
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Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Blueprint
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are inviting the Bay Area public to provide input on the newly released Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Blueprint, a 30-year regional vision that seeks to create a more affordable, connected, diverse, healthy and vibrant Bay Area for all. The Draft Blueprint is being released today for a public comment period that will run through August 10, 2020.
For more information, as well as links to virtual workshops and telephone town hall meetings, click here!
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History Museum Celebrates Women’s Suffrage with Outdoor Exhibit
One hundred years ago, women fought for, and won, the right to vote. Los Altos History Museum celebrates this milestone with an outdoor exhibit entitled “Rise Up! The Fight for Women’s Suffrage,” on display beginning August 20. Originally slated as a larger exhibition in the main gallery of the Museum, a mini-version of “Rise Up!” will be mounted on the wraparound porch of the J. Gilbert Smith House. Set up as a self-guided tour, visitors may safely browse the large panels of historic photographs and text at any time, while practicing social distancing with others. When Santa Clara County allows the Museum to reopen, the outdoor exhibit will be consolidated with the main exhibition. To learn about upcoming programs and online events, visit the website at losaltoshistory.org and sign up to be on the Museum’s mailing list.
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5 x 5 x 5 for Hope Fundraiser
5 x 5 x 5 for Hope is a non-competitive 5K where participants can do any event (e.g., walk, run, hike, bike, swim, skate, kayak, or whatever) wherever and whenever they want (by August 5) for just $5. To help boost interest and raise funds. Participants are encouraged to recruit 5 friends to join and spread the word. This event is an excuse to get some exercise and enjoy the weather while supporting Hope’s Corner’s operations and meals program. Click this link to get more info and join this event.
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The Summer Clubhouse
Enjoy fun, themed activities in small groups with other kids your age every Monday through Thursday from July 6 to August 13.
Reaching for The Stars
The moon . . . the stars . . . the planets . . . they are out of this world! We will have fun exploring the universe through games, songs, science activities, crafts, and lots of sharing. So, strap yourself in and have a BLAST at our “Reaching for the Stars” summer clubhouse.
World Explorers
Are you a trailblazer? Are you itching to travel? Join us as we roam the globe and discover new faces and new places! The “World Explorers” summer clubhouse is your passport to adventure.
Spotlight U
We are each a one-of-a-kind individual! Let us share (and show off) what makes us special, what we like to do, and what we dare to dream. Summer is a terrific time to make new friends and by getting to know each other, we will do just that. What makes you, YOU? Find out at our “Spotlight U” summer clubhouse.
Camp Sessions:
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3 & 4 years old; 10 to 10:30am; R $51/NR $59
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5 & 6 years old; 1:30 to 2:30 pm; R $58/NR $66
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7 & 8 years old; 10:30 to 11:30 am; R $58/NR $66
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9, 10 & 11 years old; 2:30 to 3:30 pm; R $58/NR $66
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Tai Chi for Health
A new online class is now available through the Adult 50+ Program! This popular class, taught by Kathleen McCarty, is designed to increase mobility and stability. These classes will run from August 5 to August 26. There are two different days that the class is offered on:
- Mondays, 10:30am – 11:30 am, $41 members/$49 Non-members
- Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:30am, $55 members/$65 Non-members
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Adult 50+ Program
Senior Connection Hotline
Recreation and Community Services staff are ready to assist seniors (50+) of the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills communities with COVID-19 updates as well as referrals, resources, and information about what services are available while being safe at home.
Staff is available Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Call (650) 947-2797 to get connected.
Community Connection Hotline
Recreation and Community Services staff are ready to assist members of the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills communities with Covid-19 updates as well as referrals, resources, and information about what services are available while being safe at home. Staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Call (650) 947-2790 to get connected.
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City Seeks Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Test Site August 13 & September 10
The City of Los Altos will host a County “pop-up” COVID-19 testing site at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, on both Thursday August 13 and September 10th. Would you be able to help with line management and other administrative tasks to support the testing staff? Please visit https://bit.ly/LAYCtesting to volunteer for a shift—or more!
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov |
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