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City of Mountain View to Begin Next Phase of the Castro Interim Pedestrian Mall Project |
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The City of Mountain View is excited to announce the next phase of the Castro Interim Pedestrian Mall project will begin on Monday, Nov. 6. Sidewalks will remain open during construction activities and there will be access to all businesses in Downtown Mountain View. Outdoor dining will be temporarily unavailable during the expected three weeks of activities.
The 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Castro Street will be upgraded to include the following enhancements:
- Pavement resurfacing;
- Intersection striping;
- Creation of a new central walkway;
- Power-washing sidewalks and parklets;
- Cleanup of City furnishings; and
- Storm drain cleaning.
Read the full news release here.
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Public Invited to Community Meeting
Regarding El Camino Real |
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 Senator Josh Becker and Assemblymember Marc Berman invite the public to a community meeting with Caltrans on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for a discussion on El Camino Real (SR-82) maintenance concerns and future projects. The meeting will be held at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Representatives from Caltrans—as well as City staff members from Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto—will be on hand to discuss the upcoming project: Route 82 – Pavement Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements.
Those who cannot make it in person can attend virtually using this Zoom link.
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Continue to Explore
Shoreline at Mountain View |
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The Celebrate Shoreline event may be over, but that doesn't mean you should stop exploring everything that makes Shoreline at Mountain View a jewel of the community.
New interpretive signs have been installed around the park. These educational and informative signs discuss adaptations for sea-level rise, maintaining managing the open space and wildlife habitat, managing the closed landfill, balancing community enjoyment and environmental protection and more.
The community is encouraged to visit the park, get a little exercise and learn more about Shoreline's past, present and future. Take a sneak peak by visiting the Explore Shoreline webpage.
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Free Confidential Paper Shredding
on Saturday, Nov. 4 |
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Attend the City of Mountain View's next free paper shredding event this Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road in Sunnyvale. Protect your privacy and reduce waste by securely recycling confidential papers such as bank statements, pay stubs, canceled checks and credit offers.
Please note the following:
- The line cuts off at 3 p.m. sharp. Avoid peak wait times by visiting between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Limit of five bags or banker boxes per household. Small paperclips, staples, spiral notebooks and rubber-bands are acceptable.
- Remove paper from heavy binders or binder clips to prevent damage to the shredding equipment.
For more information on the event, visit the Zero Waste Events webpage. For Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only. Proof of residency is required.
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Take the "Immigrant Belonging Project"
Survey and Help Inform Policies and Services |
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You can make a difference for immigrant communities. The County of Santa Clara Office of Immigrant Relations and UC Berkeley Othering and Belonging Institute want to hear from you about what matters to our immigrant communities.
- Your input will benefit our communities and children for years to come.
- You will not be asked for your name, address, or immigration status.
Take the survey at SCCimmigrantsurvey.com. The survey closes on Monday, Nov. 13.
For more information, visit https://desj.sccgov.org/immigrant-belonging-project.
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Community Safety and Bystander Intervention Training
Thursday, Nov. 16—Participate in an interactive Bystander Intervention Training to learn how to safely intervene when you witness a hate crime or incident of bias. This program presented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations will also discuss school bullying with the goal of empowering students and parents with the tools needed to advocate for themselves in school.
Sensory Storytime
Wednesday, Nov. 29—Preschool-age children with autism and/or sensory challenges are invited to a fun, interactive, educational storytime filled with books, songs, movement and adapted play to support their needs.
Power of Women in Science Fiction: Author Talk with Naomi Alderman
Thursday, Nov. 30—Bestselling and award-winning author Naomi Alderman will talk about her new book The Future, where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
For more information on these and upcoming Library events, visit the Library’s Events Calendar.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Peninsula Youth Theatre presents Elf the Musical, Nov. 11 - 19.
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November 3 - 4 | SecondStage | Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) presents The Elves and the Shoemaker as part of their Stories on Stage program. Cobb's Cobblers have fallen on hard times. It's so difficult to sell shoes the old-fashioned way in today's fast paced world. Enter a couple of Elves on their first assignment. Can they get their new signature shoe trending? Join us for this fun update of a classic holiday story. Friday, Nov. 3 features school time performances only. | Tickets
November 4 | MainStage | Nova Vista Symphony presents Piano Greats: Rachmanioff and Beethoven with Kwok Kuen Koo. Local pianist Kwok Kuen Koo will be playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. | Tickets
November 11 - 19 | MainStage | Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) presents Elf the Musical. Based on the cherished 2003 film, Elf follows the story of a human orphan raised among elves as he embarks on a journey to NYC to discover himself and find his family. Faced with some harsh realities, Buddy is determined to help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. | Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Nov. 4 | Confidential Paper Shredding | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale
Nov. 23 – 24 | Most City Offices Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday | All Day
Dec. 4 | Community Tree Lighting Celebration | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Dec. 25 – Jan. 1 | Most City Offices Closed in Observance of the Holidays | All Day
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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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