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Monthly Newsletter - April 2023 |
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 Egg Adventure Hunt
Join us at our annual Egg Adventure Hunt on Saturday, April 8th in Twin Pines Park! The hunt begins at 10am sharp but be sure to arrive by 9:30am! No registration required.
13,000 eggs will be hidden throughout the park for ages 3-10. Don’t forget to bring your own basket and be sure to stick around after the hunt to enjoy some refreshments, take family photos with our bunnies, and visit with our summer camp contractors.
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Belmont Talks: The Dangers of Fentanyl
Join the Belmont Police Department on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30pm for an open discussion on the issue of fentanyl, the signs of an overdose, and how to protect yourself and your family from this synthetic opioid that is having a devastating impact on every community. Free & open to all ages. Register here.
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Learn to Use Your iPhone
On Thursday, April 13th at 10:30am in the Senior & Community Center, members of the Belmont Youth Advisory Committee will teach you tips and tricks on how to use your iPhone and it’s features. This event is free, but please RSVP at 650-595-7444.
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Spring Adult Classes
We are thrilled to offer a full schedule of adult classes this spring. There are classes on everything from our popular Comfortable Flow Yoga and Tai Chi to new offerings such as a senior trip to San Francisco and Nighttime Zumba. Get more information and register here.
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The Hideout: Movies & The Mall
Join the Hideout for a fun evening trip to Hillsdale Mall! We will visit the food court for dinner and then head over to the movie theater to watch "Peter Pan and Wendy" and eat popcorn and treats. Register here.
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YAC Town Hall with Belmont PD
Join Belmont’s Youth Advisory Committee and the Belmont Police Department for their Town Hall event on April 27th from 5:30pm-7:00pm in the Twin Pines Lodge. Teens will have the opportunity to ask the police department all their burning questions. Free and open to all teens grades 9-12.
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Poetry in Belmont
April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate our Poet Laureate, Monica Korde is bringing back her 'Decode Poetry' project. Be on the lookout all around Belmont parks for signs that have QR codes that showcase beautiful poems written by local poets. More information here.
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Senior Tech Help
In partnership with the Belmont Library and Carlmont High School, we are offering technology assistance to older adults every first and third Saturday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Students will be available to provide computer, tablet, and phone help. Free to all. No registration required.
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Open Space Trail Update
We do not like closing open space trails, but we do so for the safety of all park visitors. Here are some friendly reminders about the closures:
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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Wedding Fair in the Park
Join us on Sunday, June 11th, from 12:00pm - 5:00pm for Belmont’s first Wedding Fair in the Park. You can meet a wide variety of local wedding vendors while touring the beauty of Twin Pines Park. Get ideas. Be inspired. If you’re a local wedding vendor and would like to participate, please email ccortes@belmont.gov for more info. This event is free for both the public & vendors, which is another reason to say, “I do!”
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 Movies in the Parks 2023 Winners
We are so excited to announce the winners of our 2023 Movies in the Parks survey. Thank you to everyone that voted!
Join us on August 25th at Twin Pines Park to watch "Ratatouille," September 22nd at Alexander Park to watch "The Parent Trap," and October 6th at Barrett Park to watch "Monsters University."
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