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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday
City Hall, Maintenance Services Center, and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed tomorrow as part of the Defined 9/80 Schedule. A list of virtual public counter and administrative office hours, as well as scheduled Friday closures, are available on the City’s website.
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Get Tested Before the Holidays
COVID testing sites are coming to Los Altos and Los Altos Hills November 13, 19, and 23. If you are planning on traveling or visiting family for the holiday season, we urge you to save the date and schedule an appointment.
November 13 — Los Altos Hills Council Chamber (26379 W. Fremont Rd)
November 19 — Grant Park Community Center (1575 Holt Ave)
November 23 — Assistance League of Los Altos (169 State Street)
Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the testing staff. Volunteers will help with line management and other administrative tasks. To sign-up, visit our Volunteer Portal.
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City Council Actions
This past Tuesday, the City Council approved recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission to host a 6-month pilot off-leash hours program at the Hillview Baseball Field. Additionally, the Council amended and approved several ordinances regarding the Reach Codes and Non-Reusable Food Service Ware Accessories.
Unfortunately there was not enough time to discuss the Grant Park Master Plan. This item was moved to the November 24 City Council meeting.
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Who will serve the Los Altos community?
While ballots were cast Tuesday, November 3, the results of the Los Altos City Council election could take up to 30 days to process. The County Registrar's Office will provide regular updates on its website.
The first meeting of the newly established City Council will take place December 8, 2020 at 7PM, for the City Council reorganization. Council members will take the Oath of Office and be virtually seated on the City Council. The City Council will then elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor.
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Get the Flu Shot! No Appointment Needed.
Free flu shots are administered every Saturday through mid-December from 9AM-4PM at the SCC Fairgrounds. Shots are available for everyone age 3 years and older; younger children should receive a shot from their regular pediatrician. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Car entrance for general parking: Gate D, 2542 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
- Pedestrian entrance and disabled parking: Gate B, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s Education Fund Now Open
Calling all high school and college students in our community– the Education Fund is now open for applications! Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s Education Fund provides support to high school and community college student-led projects that address our community’s goal to fight climate change by reducing the use of fossil fuels. If your school club, organization, class or team is working on a project related to climate awareness and reducing local carbon emissions, or if you want to start a new project focused on climate change, you can apply for the Education Fund! Learn more and apply at www.SVCleanEnergy.org/education-fund.
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Coming Soon: Los Altos Community Center Sneak Peek
The City invites residents for a special look into the progress of the new Los Altos Community Center. Join Mayor Jan Pepper, the Design Development Working Group, and others that have been instrumental to this project's success. They will take you behind-the-scenes and reveal the catalyst for building community through art, culture, recreation, and a sense of place for all. You also will be able to see the brand-new library connector, as well as the progress on our state-of-the-art lobby.
Tune in on Sunday, November 29, at 2PM to see what all the excitement is about. The Community Center Sneak Peek will be streamed on the City's Facebook page.
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Adopt a Holiday Tree
The City alongside the Los Altos Village Association and the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce are eager to announce our inaugural Trim a Tree @ Los Altos program. Residents, community organizations, and businesses have the opportunity to adopt and decorate a holiday tree that will be placed in one of our business districts for the month of December. There is no cost to adopting. Decorations can be store-bought or hand-made; be as creative as possible!
Applications are due this Monday, November 16, with decorating taking place from December 1-6, 2020.
For more details on rules and to sign-up for a holiday tree, please visit our application page.
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Online Art Auction to Benefit Los Altos History Museum
Los Altos History Museum holds its inaugural Benefit Collection Online Art Auction featuring original paintings, photographs and ceramic work donated by local artists and collectors. The public may browse the digital catalog and begin bidding Tuesday, November 17 at 9AM, with bidding closing on Sunday, December 6 at 5PM.
The collection includes an oil painting entitled “Tulips in Vase” by philanthropist Nan Geschke; and a framed and matted “Watercolor of Sunflowers” by Beatrice Teer who owned Main Street Antiques in Los Altos. Swedish artist Heidi Lange, inspired by Maasai nomadic culture, used batik textile screen printing for her works, “Maasai Bride” and “Unknown Girl.” Jerry Tomanek, a photographer who writes a haiku before taking up his camera, donated his “Big Sur in Morning Fog.” Artists Jan Meyer, Jane Lombard and Karen Druker are also represented, among many others.
Pieces will be hand delivered to winning bidders who live in the local area. All proceeds will benefit the Museum's educational and public programs and artifact collection.
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Virtual Thanksgiving Social
The 50+ Adult Program team has planned a special event to virtually bring our community together in November. If you are Interested in participating in our Thankful Thanksgiving Social on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 11AM, please call (650) 947-2797.
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Need Tech Help?
Schedule a one-hour session with our tech tutor, Ellen on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1PM through 3PM; sessions are done through Zoom or over-the-phone. To make an appointment, call (650) 947-2797.
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Be Prepared in 2021
2020 has been a difficult year, and the community has rallied to support each other. Now with the new year approaching, the Los Altos PREPARES program encourages everyone to take steps to strengthen their household’s emergency preparedness.
Because working on just one item a month can make a real difference in your preparedness, we’re delighted to announce the very first, City of Los Altos 2020 Preparedness Calendar! With beautiful photos of our community, the calendar encourages you to improve your level of preparedness and your family’s safety, a little bit at a time.
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov |
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