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Council Neighborhoods Committee's Neighborhood Meetings Kick Off Tonight |
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The Council Neighborhoods Committee's first meeting of 2024 will be held tonight for the Grant Road and Sylvan Area.
Wednesday, May 15
6:30 p.m.
Amy Imai Elementary School, 253 Martens Ave.
The Committee, which consists of three City Council members, meets in each of the seven established neighborhood areas once every two years to hear directly from residents. City staff are on hand to answer questions.
For more information, visit the Council Neighborhood Committee webpage.
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City of Mountain View Fire Department to Mark 150th Anniversary with Parade |
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The community is invited to help the City of Mountain View Fire Department commemorate their 150 years of service with a parade and activities in Downtown Mountain View.
Sunday, May 19
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
The parade, featuring a variety of apparatus and vintage fire trucks, will begin at 12:30 p.m. from the 1000 block of Villa Street and end at 500 Castro St. Other activities include a Public Safety Recruitment Fair, public education expo, inflatable fire house, bucket brigade and much more.
For more event details, visit MountainView.gov/fire150.
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KidStock Brings Youth Entertainment to
Civic Center Plaza on May 18
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Come out to one of the City's most popular events, a kid-centered festival including live children's music from popular Bay Area performers, games, arts and crafts, and more! The first KidStock event this season features performer Asheeba.
Saturday, May 18
10 a.m. - Noon
Civic Center Plaza
A new activity this year is a Mini-Community Puzzle Hunt! It's free and filled with brain-twisting fun for family and friends to solve together while traveling around Mountain View. The puzzle hunt begins May 18 and ends June 15. Find the Solving Fun booth at the May 18 KidStock to get your puzzle cards.
More information on the puzzle hunt can be found here.
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Free Composting Basics Workshop |
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A free Composting Basics Workshop will be held in Mountain View this Saturday. The workshop will teach residents the basics of vermicomposting with worm bins, how to build compost piles, and the best ways to apply finished compost in your garden.
Saturday, May 18
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mountain View Public Library
Registration is required. Visit Ucanr.edu/Compost or call 408-918-4640 to register and learn about the full list of classes available throughout the year. These classes are open to all Mountain View residents.
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Forum on Community Policing Coming May 30 |
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The Mountain View Police Department and the Public Safety Advisory Board will host a free forum on the Future of Community Policing, titled “Community Safety, Crime Prevention and Accountability.”
Thursday, May 30
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Monte Loma Elementary School, 460 Thompson Ave.
At this meeting, Police Department staff will present on:
- Local crime trends.
- How to help prevent being a victim of crime.
- The importance of community partnerships to increase public safety.
- How the MVPD uses technology to support investigations and public safety.
The forum will include breakout sessions and a question/answer portion.
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Enjoy "Music on Castro" Downtown
Every Wednesday
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Spectators enjoy live music on Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View.
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Music on Castro continues every Wednesday as singer/songwriters perform live music on the 200 block of Castro Street. Come out to enjoy the free entertainment while shopping and dining downtown.
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Wednesday, May 15
Hit Collective
5 - 6:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 22
Song Gardeners
5 - 6:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 29
Samba Duo Cruz
5 - 6:45 p.m.
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Check out the full performance schedule at the Music on Castro webpage.
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How's Your Internet Service?
Let Us Know Through the Community Survey |
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The City of Mountain View is conducting a study of internet availability, access and affordability as part of a citywide broadband needs assessment. The City is seeking to gather first-hand information through the survey to understand how household and business access to high-speed and affordable internet service can be improved.
To provide your valuable input, access the online survey, which is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Russian.
Information from the survey will only be used for broadband planning purposes and will not be shared with any other entity. No personal information is required to complete the survey, which will run through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 9.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Broadband.
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Library Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month |
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The Mountain View Public Library invites residents to several programs during the month of May in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. |
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Participate in a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel Yellowface, which grapples with questions of diversity, racism, cultural appropriation and the terrifying alienation of social media.
Tuesday, May 21
4 p.m.
Virtual
Register here.
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Come to a beginner-level Chinese brush painting workshop with professional art instructor Pauline Tsui, who will teach simple techniques and demonstrate how to paint flowers and small animals. This class is for ages 12 and up.
Saturday, May 25
2:30 - 4 p.m.
First Floor Program Room
Register here.
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Shop Gently-loved Books at Upcoming Sale |
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The Friends of the Mountain View Library will hold its next Book Sale the weekend of May 18 - 19. Come and find great bargains on gently used books for adults and youth, DVDs, CDs and more. The Book Sale will take place in the bookmobile garage along Mercy Street in the driveway next to the Library’s underground parking lot.
Saturday, May 18
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Members Only Sale
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., General Public Sale
Sunday, May 19
11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bag Sale
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Upstage Theater presents Catch Me If You Can May 17 - 19.
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
May 16-19 | MainStage | Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents Dance Series 2, celebrating where we’ve been and where we’re going. | Tickets
May 17-19 | SecondStage | Upstage Theater presents Catch Me If You Can, a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. | Tickets
May 24 | SecondStage | Diaspora Arts Connection presents From Farouk to Fusion, an enchanting concert featuring the brilliant Egyptian ensemble, Music in-Takh | Tickets
May 25-26 | MainStage | Bayer Ballet will be sharing two performances with Mountain View audiences throughout the weekend. At 11 a.m. the forest friends from Springtime Fairy Tale will join forces to rescue a little bunny who has been kidnapped by the wicked bat queen. Coppélia Suite, one of the most cherished classical works in classical ballet repertory will then show at 6 p.m. | Tickets for Springtime | Tickets for Coppélia Suite
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
May 15 | Music on Castro: Hit Collective | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
May 18 | KidStock | 10 a.m. - Noon | Civic Center Plaza
May 18 | Friends of the Library Book Sale | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Bookmobile Garage, Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St.
May 18 | Composting Basics Workshop | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St.
May 19 | City of Mountain View Fire Department 150th Anniversary Celebration and Parade | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View and Civic Center Plaza
May 19 | Friends of the Library Book Sale | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Bookmobile Garage, Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St.
May 22 | Music on Castro: The Song Gardeners | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
May 27 | Memorial Day: Most City Offices Closed in Observance | All Day
May 29 | Music on Castro: Samba Duo Cruz | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
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AskMV at Your Service
Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV.
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