7/29/2026 Meetings, Events & More

7/29/2026 Meetings, Events & More

Meetings

• Wednesday August 5, 2026 (6:30pm) | Housing Commission

• Thursday August 6, 2026 (6:30pm) Belle Haven Neighborhood Association at the BHCC

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 (6pm) | City Council 

• Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00–7:15 PM | Kitchen Table Chat #7, Neighborhood information and updates.

Community Events

• Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:00pm Karl E. Clark Park & on going | Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music in the community. Learn more via the Summer Concert Series Link

• Friday, July 31, 2026, 4pm - 5pm | Race Swami: Free adult swim class. All levels are welcomed. Caps, googles, kickboards & fins provided! Location: Belle Haven Community Campus Swimming Pool (100 Terminal Ave.) (English Flyer) (Spanish Flyer) 

• Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9am - 12pm | Document Shredding event. Residents and businesses can prevent identity theft by shredding sensitive documents at the City’s popular free shredding event.  Please visit the website for specific detailed instructions.

• Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10am - 2pm | San Mateo County Emergency Management’s Disaster Preparedness Day. Please Register for Disaster Preparedness Day. Join San Mateo County Emergency Management’s Disaster Preparedness Day at the San Mateo County Event Center (Fairgrounds) (1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA) for a day of learning,       community and valuable resources — all at no cost. 

• Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | National Night Out 2026 at Hamilton Park. Join the community festivities! 

• Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:30-11:30am, Everybody Walks: Generations in Motion at Kelly Park. This fun, multigenerational community event brings together youth from Camp Menlo, middle school students participating in Summer of Service, and seniors from the Menlo Park Senior Program as they team up to see how many laps they can complete together. Whether you walk one lap or many, everyone is welcome to participate, connect, and celebrate the power of movement, wellness, and community. After the walk, stick around and enjoy healthy snacks at the finish line! 

Community Input & Resources

• City Council Election Candidate filing for the November Election now open now and closes at 5pm Friday August 7th.

• Ravenswood School District Trustee Election Candidate Filing Period Opens July 13 and closes August 7th. Individuals interested in serving their communities through elected office are encouraged to contact Candidate Services at CandidateServices@smcacre.gov or call or text (650) 312-5222 to schedule an appointment. Candidate Services staff are available to assist prospective candidates by reviewing the filing process, required forms, filing deadlines, eligibility requirements, and other information necessary to complete the candidate filing process. 

• Commission Seat Accepting Parks and Recreation Commission applicants through July 31

• Community Support Resources (Link) 

  • Financial assistance, food assistance, and housing resources.

• Job Openings

  • Check current local employment opportunities and position listings.

General  Election: Tuesday November 3, 2026

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