5/27/2026 Newsletter

Hello Team Chat Neighbors and Friends!

Meetings:

• TONIGHT! Thursday May 28, 2026, Budget Workshop, 6pm. City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Staff will discuss topics such as: 

• Overview of services provided by department

• Baseline service levels and proposed changes 

• Budget changes and latest projections

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting, 6pm. Study session on the development of the downtown parking lots. City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.). 

•  Wednesday, June 3, 2026,  Housing Commission, 6:30pm. Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park

• Thursday, June 4, 2026, Belle Haven Neighborhood Association, 6pm Belle Haven Community Campus,  100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. 

• Thursday, June 11 , 2026, Kitchen Table Chat #6, 6pm - Save the Date

Belle Haven Community Campus,  100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. 

YOUTH Events: 

• Thursday, May 28, 2026, Belle Haven Youth Swim Program, Free Tryouts @5:30pm. Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. Providing Swimming & Enrichment Opportunities for our Local Kids. Any child is welcome to join the team, regardless of ability to pay. More info here 

• Saturday, June 6, 2026, Free Intro to Youth Water Polo by Local Youth players,  1pm-3pm. Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. Ages 4 and up. No experience necessary! Participants will learn basic water polo skills, play fun pool games, and enjoy music and snacks in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. 

Primary Election:

• You can Register and Vote at any Vote Center in San Mateo County!

• Turn in your BALLOT at any Vote Center 

• US Mail Postmarked No later than Election Day

• Vote at Any Vote Center in San Mateo County 

Important Primary Election Dates:

• Belle Haven Community Campus Vote Center Opens Saturday

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9am-5pm

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026 9am-5pm

  • Monday, June 1, 2026, 9am-5pm

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7am-8pm

• Tues, June 2, 2026. Primary Election Day!

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