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Fall Registration is Open
Registration for all fall classes and special events is now open! We are happy to be offering a wide range of classes and events for all age levels and interests. Register to decorate your car for Trunk or Treat, take a trip to an apple farm, or learn how to build your own robotic creation.
Click the link below to browse our offerings and get ready for a season of fun.
*Registration for the Fall Tree Giveaway opens on August 18th and registration for the Holiday Craft Faire opens on September 2nd*
Imagine Together Festival
Join Belmont Community Foundation and the City of Belmont on Saturday, August 9th from 10am - 2pm at Barrett Community Center for the Imagine Together Festival. There will be craft and food vendors, FREE games and activities for the young (and less young), prize drawings, and tours! The architects of this project will also be giving a presentation of the vision for the future community center at 12:30pm in the Barrett Multi-Use Room. See a complete list of vendors and activities here.
Please walk, bike or use public transportation. If you need to drive, parking is available at Notre Dame Elementary and High School, and very limited ADA parking can be found on the Belburn side of Barrett.
Stay connected with Belmont Community Foundation and sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox!
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Activities and Events
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BRSSD Afterschool Classes
Afterschool enrichment is back at the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District! From coding and robotics to soccer and comic book creation, there's something for every student—right on their own school campus. Get more information here.
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Hoarding Resources Seminar
County of San Mateo’s Adult Protective Services (APS) will give an overview of hoarding resources available for older and dependent adults on Tuesday, August 12th at 10:30am at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center. Attendees will learn about voluntary programs available to help support individuals with hoarding tendencies, as well as how APS can provide limited assistance. Please RSVP to 650-595-7444. More information.
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National Pickleball Day
Join us in celebrating National Pickleball Day on Friday, August 8th! The Alexnader Park and Hallmark Park courts will be open for drop-in Pickleball all day, from 8am - 6pm. It’s a great way to try the sport, meet other players, and celebrate the game we all love! Free and open to all.
More information.
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Senior Western Social
Saddle up for a toe-tappin’ good time at our Western Social on Tuesday, August 26th from 12 – 1pm at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center! Enjoy a free concert for seniors featuring 'Hoot N Holler', performing bluegrass and country favorites. Call 650-595-7444 to reserve your spot today! More information here.
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Pizza with Police
Join us for Pizza with the Police on Friday, September 5th from 11:30am – 12:30pm at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center! This free lunch event gives seniors a chance to enjoy pizza while connecting with members of the Belmont Police Department and learning about important safety topics. Call 650-595-7444 to reserve your spot!
More information.
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Updates and Reminders
Barrett Off-Leash Hours Ending This Friday
Barrett Field's seasonal evening off-leash hours will end Friday, August 8th. Morning hours will continue Monday - Friday, 7 - 8am through November 30th.
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 to keep our field clean and safe. Get more information here.
Help Reduce Fire Risk in Your Neighborhood!
The Belmont chipping program is expanding to select streets east of Alameda de Las Pulgas later this month. All chipping will occur on Tuesday, August 26th and there will be no makeup days. You MUST register with the Parks & Recreation Department by 5pm, Monday August 25th to participate. Eligible addresses will have received a letter in the mail, explaining participation. Visit www.firesafesanmateo.org or www.belmont.gov/wildfire for more information. This work is funded by FireSafe SMC.
You can also join the Belmont Heights Civic Improvement Association (BHCIA) for a practical look at making homes safer from wildfire on Wednesday, August 13th at 7pm. IBHS Research Scientist Evan Sluder will share full-scale test results that show how roofs, vents, decks, and the first five feet around a house influence ignition from wind-blown embers, plus the most cost-effective retrofits homeowners can tackle now. Click here to join.
Sponsored by BHCIA in partnership with the City of Belmont.
Court Reservation Update
We have partnered with Rec, a modern reservation and registration platform, to introduce a clear schedule of play and free court reservations at Alexander and Hallmark parks’ pickleball and tennis courts. Players will be able to view a live schedule of play, reserve slots to play pickleball and tennis, and make an account at rec.us/belmont. Once players make an account, they will be able to book up to two court reservations per day and six reservations per week. The system uses mobile verification to confirm reservations.
City Launches Climate Action and Adoption Plan Update
The plan update will establish key strategies for increasing resilience to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to align with State targets. The City invites the community to get involved by taking the survey and signing up for future updates at www.belmont.gov/ClimateAction
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Movies in the Parks
Our annual Movies in the Parks series returns in just over a week! Bring your own blankets and chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars! All movies will begin at sundown. Free and open to all ages. Friday, August 15th - Twin Pines Park Meadow, showing 'Inside Out 2'. Friday, September 12th - Alexander Park, showing 'Mulan'.
Friday, October 3rd - Barrett Park, showing 'Shrek'. See you there!
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