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 Attend Community Events in Belmont This Weekend
Looking for a fun weekend in Belmont? We’ve got you covered with three exciting events!
Start your weekend off with Movies in the Parks tonight, Friday, Sept. 20, at Alexander Park with a showing of Matilda! Get there early to enter our raffle, takes some photos, and enjoy our mobile recreation games. Bring your own blankets or chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase. Free for all ages!
Then, lend a hand on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Belmont’s Coastal Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Belmont City Hall and help us clean our creeks as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day. Don’t forget to register in advance!
Wrap up the weekend with the Belmont Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party on Sunday, Sept. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Belmont Train Station. Enjoy free ice cream, Row House pop-up classes, games, community booths, and explore local fire and public works equipment.
We look forward to seeing the community out and about for this action-packed weekend!
New Community Piano in Twin Pines Park
We have a new community piano in Twin Pines Park located across from the Buckeye Picnic area! Whether you're an experienced musician or just starting out, take a moment to share your talent with those around you. Music brings us together, and this piano is here to foster that connection. Please play during daylight hours only and do not damage the piano. Please limit playing time if others are waiting. If you have any questions, call our office at (650) 595-7441.
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Pet Vaccination Clinic
Partners in Animal Welfare will be hosting a pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in front of Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont). This clinic is open to dogs and cats. Services include flea and tick prevention, deworming, and vaccinations for rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, and FVRCP. $25 per vaccine or treatment. Prior registration is not required. Animals will be served in the order in which they arrive. For questions, please visit www.pawsv.org or email info@pawsv.org.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Regular meeting, 7 p.m.
Public Safety Committee
Monday, Sept. 30
2:30 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
Do you have a passion for making a real impact in your community? The Belmont Police Department is hiring dynamic, tech-savvy individuals to join our team as a police dispatcher!
Explore this and other opportunities to join #TeamBelmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
High School Fair
Our annual High School Fair presented by YAC returns on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This event gives local middle schoolers and their families the opportunity to learn about what local public and private high schools have to offer. Fourteen local public and private high schools will be attending. A full list of high schools attending will be shared closer to the event. This event is free (no registration required) and open to all Belmont and non-Belmont residents.
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Diwali Celebration
Join us for a Festival of Lights celebration. The Belmont Library and the City of Belmont are curating a colorful event, filled with music, dance, poetry, crafts, and refreshments. Enjoy performances from Egemen Sanli, Monica Korde, and Purvi Jejurkar. Event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-5 p.m. in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center. Free and open to all ages. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact us at parksrec@belmont.gov.
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Save the Date for City HALLoween & Trunk or Treat
Mark your calendars for Oct. 30 for our upcoming City HALLoween and Trunk or Treat events! Join us for a spooky evening filled with haunted buildings, fun activities, and lots of treats. It's a perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the spirit of Halloween in our community. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to enjoy a festive Halloween celebration in Twin Pines Park.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
Public Works Operations replaced over 3 tons of asphalt around the city and responded to service requests from our newly launched My Belmont 311 app. Requests included clearing dumped debris, filling potholes, and trimming vegetation that blocked street sign visibility throughout Belmont.
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In Our Community
RethinkWaste Poster Contest Now Accepting Submissions
RethinkWaste is accepting submissions for the annual fall Poster Contest until Friday, Oct. 11. Students in third to eight grade from all schools within the RethinkWaste service area are welcome to enter. Contest winners can choose from a new selection of prizes, will be recognized at a special event this fall, and first place winners get their art on a Recology truck in their neighborhood!
Hands-On Workshop for Sustainable Landscaping
The Mid-Pen Water District is hosting a free Hands-On Workshop for Sustainable Landscaping on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at 3 Dairy Lane, Belmont. This course will teach you the fundamentals of water-efficient landscape practices in a hands-on classroom environment. Learn about sustainable landscaping and gardening while reducing water usage, including native, water-efficient plant selection, rainwater detection harvesting, landscape maintenance, leak, plus other helpful tips.
Register for the Annual NAMIWalks
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County (NAMI SMC) is hosting NAMIWalks on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seal Point Park in San Mateo. Registration is required. Everyone is invited to participate in this free inspiring event to raise awareness and funds to support NAMI SMC's free local education and support programs.
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