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Pride Flag Raising
Join us on Tuesday, June 4th at 11:00am in front of City Hall for our annual Pride Flag raising event. This year's theme is 'Medicine - #underthescope' to celebrate the lives and work of LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine, and also to examine and address the health inequalities that LGBTQ+ people have experienced historically and still face today.
Hear speeches from Dr. C. Dale Young, President & Chief of Sequoia Hospital Medical Staff, and David Adler, PA-C, poetry readings from Belmont Poet Laureate Monica Korde, and more. This event is free and open to all.
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Community Center Conversation
Have you participated in the Community Center Conversation yet? Our beloved Barrett Community Center is 73 years old and in dire need of change. We want to hear your priorities for our City’s community center! Join us Wednesday, June 12th at 10:30am at the Cottage in Twin Pines Park for our next Community Center Conversation at the Belmont Senior Club Meeting. Click here for more information.
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New Adult Fitness Classes
Get ready to sweat this summer with our exciting lineup of fitness classes! Introducing Row House's latest addition, "Full Row Express," a dynamic session guaranteed to get your heart pumping on the rowing machine. Plus, don't miss our Mom Boss Boot Camp, the perfect way to kickstart your morning after dropping the kids off at camp or bring them along to the class. Register here.
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Park Boosters Summer Concerts
Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Park. The concerts run every Sunday from June 16th to July 28th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Concerts are free and open to all. Get more information here.
If you are interested in volunteering at a concert, please contact Terri Cook at terrimcook@comcast.net. Volunteers get a free meal!
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Peninsula Senior Band Social
The Peninsula Senior Band will be performing at the Senior Center on Thursday, June 27th at 12:15pm! Join us for live music and root beer floats. Please RSVP at the Center front desk or by calling 650-595-7444 by Monday, June 24th. Free. Make a day of it and join us for a turkey lunch with all the trimmings at 11:30am before the performance. Suggested contribution of $6 per meal. Meal reservations must be made by Thursday, June 20th.
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World Cup Soccer Summer Camps
Get ready to score big this summer! We are thrilled to offer three World Cup Soccer camps this summer at Crystal Springs Uplands School. Camp sessions run from July 8th - July 26th. You can pick from 3 different programs: Junior Academy (ages 5-6), Classic Skill Camp (ages 7-9), and Development Academy (ages 10-13). Get more information and register here.
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Mobile Recreation
Join us for fun in the sun with Mobile Rec! We will bring soccer, corn hole, disc golf, and more to local parks. We will be at Alexander Park on Tuesday, July 9th from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Twin Pines Park on Tuesday, July 23rd from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Enjoy activities, meet new friends, and experience Belmont’s beautiful parks. Free and open to all ages. See you there!
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Waterdog Hikes
Come and enjoy the beauty of Belmont’s Open Space! These free hikes will take place on July 11th, July 18th, and July 25th and will help us celebrate Parks Make Life Better Month. Join us for just one or come to all of the hikes! Each hike will be led by a knowledgeable member of our parks staff. Join us for a great hike and learn about Waterdog Open Space. Free. Register here.
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Belmont Blooms
Join us for our brand-new gardening event on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Barrett Community Garden (and surrounding area). Learn about mulch, compost, native plants, the best time of year to plant certain seeds, and so much more. This event is free and open to all ages. Register here.
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Belmont Police Community Academy
Join the Belmont Police Department for session four of their Community Academy. Learn about emergency management, the K9 unit, records, the CARE Team, and so much more. Session begins on Wednesday, August 28th. Get more information here.
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Parks and Recreation News
Barrett Off-Leash Hours
Evening off-leash hours at Barrett field will resume on Monday, June 17th and run until Friday, August 9th, Monday - Friday, 7:00pm - 8:00pm. The usual morning hours will continue, 7:00am - 8:00am, Monday - Friday only.
Dogs are not allowed on the field in any capacity outside of these hours. Please do not allow your dog to dig on the field and always clean up after your dog. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our field clean and safe. Get more information on Barrett' off-leash hours here.
We Are Hiring
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a part-time Office Assistant. This position will provide general office assistance in support of the Department, performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks and providing information to residents and the general public. Get more information and apply here.
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