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Give Your Input on Draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan |
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The draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan is now available for public review.
The Plan outlines draft vision, goals, and actions to strengthen Mountain View’s parks and recreation system over the next decade. This Plan will guide future investments, programs, and policies to enhance access to open space and recreation, meet community needs, and maintain Mountain View's high quality of life. Your feedback will help shape the proposed areas of focus.
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Local Food Resources in Mountain View |
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Due to the federal shutdown, CalFresh benefits may be delayed to families in need. Here are some resources that are currently available in Mountain View:
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Community Services Agency (CSA): Food pantry opens weekly on Mondays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For additional days and times on Wednesdays and Fridays, please call CSA at 650-968-0836 for this month's schedule. Info: csacares.org. Located at 204 Stierlin Rd.
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Hope's Corner: Drop-in breakfast and bag lunch offered Mondays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and Saturdays 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Info: hopes-corner.org. Located at 748 Mercy St.
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Hope Hangar Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Located at 2440 Leghorn St.
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STAND4 Drive-Thru Free Groceries: 2nd and 4th Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. No ID or sign-up is required. Email info@stand4global.org to be notified of monthly distribution dates. Info: stand4global.org. Located at Mountain View SDA Church, 1425 Springer Road.
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St. Athanasius Church: Food distribution on 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Located at 160 N. Rengstorff Ave.
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Reach SV at Menlo Church Drive-Thru Food Pantry 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Located at 774 Cuesta Dr.
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Housing Department Website Getting Refresh |
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The City of Mountain View’s Housing Department is revamping its website to make it easier for the public to find what they are looking for online.
MountainView.gov/Housing features information about programs, services, and initiatives related to affordable housing, rent stabilization, and other housing-related issues.
To help with this user-focused effort, a short survey is underway to get your feedback about what you like about the current site and what can be improved.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
The survey runs through 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.
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Online Public Art Strategy Survey |
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The City of Mountain View wants to hear from you. Fill out a quick survey to help imagine the future of public art in Mountain View.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The deadline to participate is Sunday, Dec. 14.
Learn more and sign up for updates at Collaborate Mountain View.
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The new Ameswell Pedestrian Bridge brings increased access to Stevens Creek Trail in Mountain View.
On Monday, Nov. 3, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the official opening of the pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over Stevens Creek, connecting the Stevens Creek Trail to Moffett Boulevard through the Ameswell development site.The ceremony was well-attended by representatives of the pedestrian and bicycling community, City Council, bridge design team, developer, general public, and City of Mountain View staff.
The City initiated the vision for a new bridge connection in the early 2000s. The opening of the bridge is a result of a collaboration between the City, which acquired the parcel in 2009, and Broadreach Capital Partners, which developed the site.
Broadreach developed the parcel into an office building, parking garage, and The Ameswell Hotel, and constructed the bridge as part of the project without any cost to taxpayers.
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Día de Muertos Celebrates Vibrant Culture |
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On Saturday, Nov. 1, the community came together to celebrate Día de Muertos at the Mountain View Civic Center Plaza, which was adorned with colorful and elaborately decorated ofrendas. These ofrendas serve as a celebration of memories, encouraging attendees to remember rather than forget.
This year, 26 ofrendas were hosted by community members, local schools, nonprofit organizations, and local government. A lowrider group added a unique touch to the festivities, which attracted approximately 2,000 attendees throughout the day.
The event also featured live performances that showcased the diverse cultures within Mountain View. Attendees enjoyed Aztec dances, ballet folklórico representing various regions of Mexico and Venezuela, and a sing-along with a mariachi group. The celebration also highlighted afro-Indigenous Colombian music, emphasizing burial traditions. To conclude the event, an ensemble performed traditional rhymes from the Caribbean and Latin America.
It was a joyful day filled with color and music, embodying Mountain View's priority to be a “Community for All” that fosters a sense of belonging.
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Volunteer Positions Available on City Advisory Boards |
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Make a difference in the community and local government! The City of Mountain View is recruiting to fill vacant positions on City advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
Volunteers can apply for any of the following:
- Downtown Committee (Three positions– Downtown Property Owner/Business Representative)
- Parks and Recreation Commission
- Senior Advisory Committee
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. For more information, visit the Boards, Commissions, and Committees webpage.
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Free Confidential Paper Shredding Service |
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Protect your privacy and reduce waste by securely recycling confidential papers such as bank statements, pay stubs, cancelled checks, and credit offers. This event is for Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only and proof of residency is required.
Saturday, Nov. 8
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale
Please note the following:
- The line cuts off at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Avoid peak wait times by visiting between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. if possible.
- 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, visit Zero Waste Events.
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Mountain View Holiday Bazaar |
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The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Mountain View Senior Center to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This event is a handmade craft fair showcasing over 40 vendors selling a variety of items from jewelry, knitting, ceramics, wood carvings and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. for a day full of shopping, local entertainment, kids crafts, and a raffle.
Saturday, Nov. 22
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
All ages are welcome to attend this free event! For more information, please contact the Mountain View Senior Center at 650-903-6330 or visit Mountain View Holiday Bazaar.
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The City of Mountain View is pleased to announce the return of the annual Letters to Santa program.
This free community tradition invites Mountain View children to write and send letters to Santa Claus by dropping off letters at the Mountain View Community Center, located at 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., or mailing them to P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039.
All letters received or postmarked by Dec. 1 with a return address will receive a personalized reply from Santa.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Peninsula Youth Theatre Presents "Shrek" at MVCPA
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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.
Until Nov. 23 | A Driving Beat | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley | A mother with a history. An adopted son who wants one. Set to the teen’s hip-hop beat, their cross-country road trip is a voyage of discovery, identity, understanding, and the depths of love.This hit from TheatreWorks’ 2024 New Works Festival arrives at the MVCPA SecondStage, bringing all of its beauty, poetry, and heart to TW’s season.| Get Tickets
Nov. 8 - 15 | Shrek the Musical | Peninsula Youth Theatre | “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Nov. 8 | Free Shredding Service | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale
Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Holiday Closure | All day | Most City offices
Nov. 22 | Holiday Bazaar | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
Nov. 27-28 | Thanksgiving Holiday Closure | All day | Most City offices
Dec. 8 | Community Tree Lighting Celebration | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
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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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