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Movies in the Parks Starts Tonight
 Sweet, animated comedy, "Ratatouille," Kicks Season Off
Movies in the Parks is back for another season. Bring a chair or blanket tonight to Twin Pines Park and enjoy a movie under the stars.
Join our Parks and Recreation team on Friday, Aug. 25 in the Twin Pines Meadow for "Ratatouille" the 2007 Disney/Pixar comedy about a rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession.
Movie begins at sundown.
Friday, Aug. 25
Sundown (around 8 p.m.)
Twin Pines Park Meadow
1 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
Click the button below for the complete Movies in the Parks 2023 schedule.
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Applications Open for the Measure I Committee
The Measure I Committee was established to report annually to the Belmont City Council regarding the collection and expenditure of revenue from Measure I, the Belmont Streets and City Services Measure, a ½-cent transaction and use tax.
Applications are now open for new members.
Residents of any length of time are encouraged to apply for the volunteer position.
The committee meets twice a year, once to be briefed on the annual budget (mid-year) and again to review the Measure I Audit Report.
The committee’s duties are to review and evaluate Measure I annual reports and the general scope of the associated audit work. Based on the committee's review and the audit opinions of the independent auditor, the committee shall give reasonable assurance that the Measure I money is being properly spent and reported on. In order to preserve the integrity and independence of the advisory process, committee members shall not have a role in determining the use of revenue generated by Measure I.
Council will select two members for two-year terms and three members for three-year terms.
Interested residents should complete the application form linked in the button below.
Want to learn more? Click here for more details about Measure I.
The new members must be seated by October 2023, apply now.
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Get Ready to do Good:
Sept. 23 is Coastal Cleanup Day
 California Coastal Cleanup Day 2023 Belmont will be hosting its annual Coastal Cleanup - Belmont Creeks to Bay Event on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
We will meet up at City Hall, 1 Twin Pines Lane, where volunteers can pick a cleanup location starting at 8:30 a.m. Click the button below to register. Event is free.
Save the Date - Halloween Events in Belmont
Your city is home to two fun Halloween events that we hope you don't miss this year.
Mark your calendars for our Trunk or Treat -- a Parks and Recreation Department event -- on the Friday before Halloween (Oct. 27) from 5:30 - 7 p.m. here in Twin Pines Park.
Halloween night, Oct. 31, sees the return of City HALLoween, a one-of-a-kind view of your City Hall all dressed up for a (non scary) spooktacular. Doors open at 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Both events are open to all, and costumes are encouraged.
Learn to Help Someone in Crisis: Mental Health First Aid
Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we would start CPR or call 911. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a mental health or substance use-related crisis.
Just like taking CPR or first aid courses, you can take Mental Health First Aid, to learn how to help someone who's experiencing a crisis.
Starting this August, San Mateo County Libraries will offer in-person 'Mental Health First Aid' trainings to the public.
In the training, participants will learn about the most prevalent mental health and substance use crises experienced in the United States, as well as how to implement an action plan when helping someone who’s experiencing a crisis.
Below are the scheduled dates and locations for the Mental Health First Aid training. Click on the links to find the registration for each event
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Get Involved with CERT
 SMC Fire is seeking its next trainees for our local Community Emergency Response Team training. Above are our Belmont CERTs who completed their training in 2022.
Local CERTs help in the event of major emergencies and assist local authorities when as many trained responders as possible are needed.
Training begins Aug. 29.
Learn more and register for the free training by clicking the button below.
City Council is in recess until September.
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History Room sets Fall Hours
 Though the concerts in the park may be done for the season, Belmont's History Room will remain open on the second and fourth Sunday from 1-4 p.m. throughout August and September.
Find the room in the Manor House in Twin Pines Park, 10 Twin Pines Lanes, Belmont, CA. Admission is free.
Second and Fourth Sunday
1 - 4 p.m.
August and September
Manor House
Twin Pines Park
10 Twin Pines Lanes
Belmont, CA
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Senior Center Lunch Program:
Come for a fresh meal, stay for the entertainment and social events
Are you age 60+ in our community? If so, come enjoy a hot, nutritious meal at the Senior and Community Center.
Lunch is served every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and is dine-in only, but advance reservations are required. A suggested contribution is $6 per meal.
Reservations must be made at least one week in advance by calling 650-595-7444 or by stopping by the Senior and Community Center.
Our Senior and Community Center is located in Twin Pines Park. Free parking is available.
Check out the menu and by clicking the button below.
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How to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe
A Free Adult and Senior Seminar
Mark Tuesday, Aug. 29 on your calendar to hear from the County of San Mateo’s Adult Protective Services. Staff will give an overview of Aging & Adult services and programs that support older and dependent adults living independently. Attendees of this seminar will learn the signs and symptoms of what are often very hidden crimes against dependent or older adults, as well as the most effective ways to report suspected abuse.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
10:30 a.m.
Twin Pines Senior and Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
RSVP at 650-595-7444 or in person at the Senior Center.
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End of Summer Learning
Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to complete the Summer Learning Challenge.
Visit summerlearners.org to immerse yourself in captivating events, multicultural celebrations and more.
Submit your reading log by Aug. 31 for a chance to win fun prizes.
Still looking for titles to complete the challenge? Dive into our Everybody Belongs! reading list curated by library staff.
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Holiday Craft Faire Vendor Registration Opens Soon
Turn your hobby into handmade art sales
Whether you make soaps, handbags, or anything in between, the Holiday Craft Faire is the event of the season for local sellers. Maximize your opportunities by selling your creations to a crowd of holiday shoppers.
Vendor registration for the Holiday Craft Faire will open on Friday, Sept. 1.
Vendors can choose from one table or two table setups. Get more information by clicking the link below.
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Shoppers Get Ready
Do you prefer shopping for crafts more than making crafts? Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Browse and shop for wonderful handmade items throughout our facilities in Twin Pines Park, all while getting in the holiday spirit.
Community Produce Swap set for early September
Have you started a garden and don't know what to do with all the extra produce you’ve grown?
Belmont Library will host a Community Produce Swap to exchange excess produce and ideas.
Bring and swap your homegrown produce with community members. Meet your neighbors, trade gardening tips, share recipes and help our community grow.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
11 a.m.
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA
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Artist Studio Available for Rent
Are you an artist looking for a private space to paint, draw, or sculpt?
We have two available studio spaces at the Manor Building here in Twin Pines Park. Both studios are on the second floor with a window that receives natural light.
One studio is approximately 100 square feet and rents for $194 per month. The second studio is approximately 68 square feet and rents for $173 per month.
If interested, please contact Cody George at cgeorge@belmont.gov.
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Home Sharing Program
Hip Housing's Home Sharing Program helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room or Accessory Dwelling Unit to rent.
Go to the program's Monthly Rooms Available list to find your perfect match.
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 Affordable Housing Interest List
Development is happening in Belmont. Join the Affordable Housing Interest List to receive updates from the City on preleasing opportunities and more.
Housing Resources Available
Our growing list of resources can help locate affordable housing, build self-sufficiency, fund energy-efficient upgrades, and more.
Planning Commission Meetings
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
Maintenance Work This Week
As the summer season comes to a close, our Public Works Operations staff have returned to more regular business such as street light repairs, various sign fabrication/repair work, and pothole filling.
Just on Ralston Avenue alone -- from Hallmark Drive to Alameda de las Pulgas -- staff filled 166 potholes using almost 20 bags of asphalt patch repair material weighing 50 pounds each.
Some more involved repair work will still be carried out as needed, such as the dip in the road on Julia Court that was repaired this week.
Staff removed the sunken asphalt there, inspected and compacted the sub-surface base below, and then installed and finished two tons of fresh asphalt to restore the roadway.
Public Works Operations staff also assisted colleagues in the Parks Department with traffic control for tree trimming along Cipriani Boulevard, necessary to clear overgrowth blocking the right of way for SamTrans buses and other large vehicles.
We thank our residents for their patience and cooperation when they see us working in the community. Slowing down or waiting for us to complete a task means everyone gets home safely at the end of the day, thank you.
APPLICATIONS CLOSING:
Have a Say about Caltrain
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, the entity that manages Caltrain, is seeking volunteers from San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to apply for its Citizens Advisory Committee.
The CAC currently has four openings available, two each for representatives from San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
In San Mateo County, one vacancy is for a regular seat, full-term, ending in 2026. The other vacant regular seat is for a partial-term ending in 2024.
The CAC is comprised of nine community members who serve in an advisory capacity to the Caltrain board of directors, providing input on the needs of current and potential rail customers.
Residents interested in joining the advisory committee can find an application on the CAC web page on the button below, or by calling 650-508-6347.
Applications for the CAC are due TODAY Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The CAC meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:40 p.m. at the Caltrain headquarters at 1250 San Carlos Avenue, about one block from the San Carlos Caltrain Station. All meetings are open to the public.
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