Hello Team Chat Neighbors and Friends!

Important Information:

• Safer Bay Project Public Comment Deadline Tomorrow! Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 @ 5pm This is your opportunity to influence levee construction, trail design, and how our shoreline is protected. View Summary DEIR HERE. 

  • Comments can be submitted via the form at the bottom of the [Project Webpage Link] (click Project Status and DEIR Comment Form) or emailed directly to tbyler@sfcjpa.org

• Street Sweeping Schedule usually the next business day after garbage pick-up

  • January through February: once per week

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6pm @ 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park or via Zoom 

Menlo Park City Council Meeting 

• • • • Agenda includes an informational update on the Belle Haven Poll “Hybrid Model” Community Task Force - Share your thoughts with City Council. View past meeting agendas and notes and share your thoughts about Belle Haven Pool and the Task Force to the City Council email list (city.council@menlopark.gov). 

      • City Council Meeting In-person Spanish Interpretation Request Form – please submit at least 72-hours before the meeting.    

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 11am - 1pm @ Belle Haven Community Campus. 

Omatochi Aging Well Expo - Join Omatochi and Urban League for a free special event designed to support and celebrate our vibrant senior community. This day promises to be filled with engaging activities, learning about local senior services, and offering a wonderful opportunity to connect and have fun. Partake in raffle prizes and lunch!

• Friday, January 30, 2026, 6pm - 8pm @ Mt. Olive (605 Hamilton Ave)

Home Electrification Workshop - Join Peninsula Clean Energy and Climate Resilient Communities for a free workshop to learn about home electrification and how you can qualify for free air conditioning units, solar storage and energy-efficient electric appliances through the City’s Home Upgrade program. RSVP: Here

• Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30pm @ Belle Haven Community Campus      

Belle Haven Neighborhood Association Meeting 

• Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1pm - 4pm @ Belle Haven Community Campus      

Black Liberation Month Celebration - A celebration in honor of 100 years of Black History Month, which will bring together culture, creativity and reflection. Enjoy a walkthrough of Black history, decade by decade, featuring cultural entertainment and complimentary refreshments.

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                                                                                    ~ BHE