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Monthly Newsletter - July 2023 |
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 Parks Make Life Better Month
July is Parks Make Life Better Month! This month was created to establish strong and vibrant communities through the power of parks and recreation and recognize all the amazing full-time and part-time employees who help enhance the quality of life for the community. We are so happy to be able to provide the community with so many great classes, special events, and beautiful parks and open spaces to enjoy. It would not be possible without all of our amazing staff members.
Celebrate this month by taking a walk through one of our open spaces, signing up for a new class, playing tennis at one of our courts, or just admiring the beauty and peacefulness of our parks. Browse all of our parks and open spaces here.
We are also proud to be launching our Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights this month. COBOR is a list of outdoor experiences that every child has the right to experience in their residing city, county, or state. The City of Belmont’s COBOR include 8 free to low-cost local opportunities, accessible to all Belmont children for the sake of their physical, mental, social, and ecological health. Learn more here.
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Belmont Talks: Birding Made Easy
Join Doug Brown, outreach coordinator for San Mateo County's Sequoia Audubon Society, on Thursday, July 13th at 6:30pm for a riveting conversation all about birding on the Peninsula. This event is free and open to all. Find more information and register here.
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Summer Concert Series
Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Park. Concerts run every Sunday from June 18th - July 30th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Free and open to all. Find more information here.
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Fall Tree Giveaway 2023
Registration for our annual Fall Tree Giveaway opens on Monday, August 7th. Thirty trees will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, though priority will go to first-time applicants. Successful applicants can expect the 15-gallon tree to be delivered by early December. Get more information and register here.
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Belmont Talks: DEI
Join City Councilmembers and Belmont’s DEI Officer, Brigitte Shearer, on Thursday, August 10th at 6:30pm as they lead an interactive discussion on the fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and how the Belmont community can be a place that is welcoming to all. Find more information and register here.
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Fall 2023 Registration
Registration for the Fall 2023 season will open on Monday, August 7th. There are offerings for everybody like Zumba, tennis, building robots, and adult field trips to amazing new locations. Get prepared for registration opening and browse our offerings. We hope you will be joining us for a class or special event this fall!
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Shoe Drive
Do you have used or lightly used shoes that you or your family members no longer wear? A Step Forward would greatly appreciate donations of shoes in any size in wearable condition. Drop them off during the month of July at the Twin Pines Lodge, 40 Twin Pines Lane, during our summer camp hours, Monday - Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
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 Movies in the Parks 2023
We are so excited to be hitting the road again this year for Movies in the Parks. We will be returning to favorites like Twin Pines Park and Barrett and adding a new showing at Alexander Park.
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." We hope to see you!
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