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MIDTOWN BUSINESS/NEIGHBOR NEWS:
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MIDTOWN CELEBRATES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - AUGUST 5 at Hoover Park from 5PM.
MIDTOWN RESIDENTS GENERAL MEETING - AUGUST 19 on changes to Oregon Expressway. Stay tuned for location.
MIDTOWN RESIDENTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL September 14 from 1:00 PM at Hoover Park
MIDTOWN MERCHANTS - October Fest at Midtown Centre on October 18 from 11AM to 4 PM
Please note that Midtown Residents invites you and your neighbors to these events. Since not everyone in Midtown receives enews, we would be most pleased if you share with your neighbors.
National Night Out: Come One come all - MRA will hold a big National Night Out party at Hoover Park on August 5th from 5PM. This will be a dessert potluck, so please bring something to share...or just come. You can also bring a picnic *+& enjoy the new picnic tables/BBQ. We expect visitors from Fire, Police and city officials! Music too!
"National Night Out is a nationwide annual event designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity, raise crime prevention awareness and build a stronger partnership between the City and the Community at every level. More than 35 million people across the nation are expected to participate. Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events ranging from small potlucks and BBQ's, to large block parties. Hosting a National Night Out party is a simple way for people to meet one another, have fun and explore how they might work together to improve the safety and quality of their neighborhood.
The City of Palo Alto encourages neighborhoods to organize Block Parties to promote neighborhood unity. Registered (free) groups will be eligible for a visit by groups of City of Palo Alto elected officials and employees, including police and fire department staff. The deadline to register is Friday July 25. The earlier you register early, the greater the likelihood of receiving a visit.
For forms to register for a block party, see http://tinyurl.com/5f7f2m or call Susie Ord (susie.ord@cityofpaloalto.org).
Please note if you close the street, you need a FREE block party permit. contact Deanna Kocisko, at 329-2147 or Deanna.kocisko@cityofpaloalto.org.
MIDTOWN GENERAL MEETING AUGUST 19: The county plans major updates to Oregon Expressway and side streets. The county has had a few community meetings on this. MRA plans to have an informational session on August 17th before the matter goes to the City Planning and Transportation Commission. Please note the
county website for the project and contains the details. The county has extended its deadline for comments until July 19th. Send comments to comments@OregonExpressway.info as well as to MRA traffic chair Pam Radin (pamradin@comcast.net).
We will be distributing flyers for the meeting. If you can help distribute 200+ in your neighborhood, please let us know. Just respond to this email.
See today's story in the Weekly: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=8945
We're also still looking for more Block Preparedness Coordinators who can help our neighborhood be more prepared when an emergency or natural disaster strikes. Check out the new program which is being rolled out across the city, with the purpose of "changing the role of community members from victims to partners in disaster recovery." It has been developed by the Palo Alto Neighborhoods group in conjunction with city officials. Check out the Block Preparedness Coordinator program document ,see www.paneighborhoods.org/ep If you are interested, please respond to this email (I will get back to you after July 16). Please note that the July 4th Chili Cookoff will have information on this program as well as other materials at the Palo Alto Police Table.
Midtown resident Geri Spieler announces publication of her new book, "Taking Aim at the President: The Remarkable Story of the Woman who shot Gerald Ford". This will be available in early 2009. We wish Geri good luck!
CITY/COUNTY/SCHOOL EVENTS/NOTES
OLD: RICH SWENT, Midtown resident informs us that there are still plenty of openings for the summer session of Middle School Bike Skills classes. for children between the ages of 10 and 14 and their parents. Schedule follows:
Saturday July 12 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58240
Sunday August 10 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58241
Saturday August 23 -- 1 - 5:30 PM Class #58242
For more information, go to http://bikeclass.swent.net.
To register, go to http://enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org.
OLD: From the City Utilities - Free workshop -- July 12 on Solar Water Heating, Lucie Stern Community Room.
www.cityofpaloalto.org. To Register Call 329-2241
AUGUST 5: Twenty Fifth anniversary of NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Enjoy National Night Out by hosting a Block Party! National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. Register free and you will enjoy a visit from City of Palo Alto elected officials and employees, including police and fire department staff. If you register early, you will increase the likelihood of receiving a visit. The deadline to register is 5:00 PM on Friday July 25. See above.
LOCAL EVENTS/NEWS
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES: For the full schedule of concerts through the grand finale on California Avenue on Tuesday 8/5, go to: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/news/details.asp?NewsID=481&TargetID=14.
All concerts on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8 PM at various parks in the Palo Alto area. All concerts are free to the public.
JULY 8: THE RED HOT CHACHKAS: Red hot Jewish dance music, Rinconada Park Bowl, www.redhotchachkas.com
JULY 15: PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Legendary Latin percussionist with incredible musicians, Mitchell Park Bowl, www.peteescovedo.com
JULY 22: NORTON BUFFALO AND ROY ROGERS: Soulful and Incredible Harmonica and Guitar virtuosity Bol Park, Laguna at Barron and Matadero www.norton-buffalo.com/nortonandroy.html
BROWN BAG CONCERTS: Brought to you by the City of Palo Alto's Arts and Sciences Division and the Palo Alto Weekly. Thursdays from 12-1pm at Cogswell Plaza, Lytton and Ramona Streets in Downtown Palo Alto. Free to the Public
JULY 10: QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO: Grammy nominated string quartet performing tangos, jazz and funk: www.jeremycohen.com
JULY 17: KAWEH: Flamenco, Rumba and Salsa music: www.kaweh.com
TOWN & COUNTRY CONCERTS: Embarcadero entrance Wednesdays 6-8 PM
JULY 9: Key Lime Pie: Blending Classical Rock with Soul, R&B and Modern Pop
JULY1 6: Keith Johnson & his all Stars: Standards, Blues, and Funk
JULY 23: Magic Moments: 50's and 60's Rock & Roll
JULY 30: The Soca Steelband: Carribean & Reggae steelband
The 24th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Best of Reader Poll is HERE! It's 2008! This year's Best Of Palo Alto celebrates the sovereign right to vote. Let your voice be heard!! Go to: http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com to vote. Deadline to vote is July 11.
JULY 12: Common Ground class: Healthy Pests and Disease Control; 10:30 - Noon $25
JULY 19: Common Ground Class: BACKYARD DECORATING: HOW TO CREATE AN ENCHANTING GARDEN; 10:30 - 12:30 FEE: $27 includes supplies.
FOR ALL EVENTS, call 493-6072 to register; for more see www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
JULY 19: Saturday Midtown residents Mike and Caroline at Orchard Valley Coffee Roasting, Campbell, 7:00-9:30 PM. Hear the compelling folk-rock originals of singer/songwriters Mike Buczek and Caroline Garbarino. Mike will be playing songs from his forthcoming CD. You can listen to his songs at www.MySpace.com/mikebuczek and www.MySpace.com/Summerofloveband.
Orchard Valley Coffee is located at 349 E. Campbell Ave. at Central, 408-374-2115.
Contact Caroline with questions at Yogabear23@aol.com or 322-6297.
OLD: JULY 23 Information session on Acterra's "Be the Change Workshop" from 6 - 8 PM at Acterra
3921 East Bayshore Road. Classes start in September.
For more see www.acterra.org or contact Rebecca Araiz Iverson at 962-9876 ext.345 or 922-1787 (cell).
OLD: JULY 3: Celebration at Frost Amphitheater:
Enjoy a family-friendly pre-Independence Day concert at Frost Amphitheater at 7:30 PM FEE: Adults $44. Youth (ages 15 and under) and Stanford students: $22. For more call 725-ARTS or http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.
OLD: JULY 4: 24th Annual Palo Alto Chili Cookoff:
Celebrate Independence Day the Palo Alto way on7/4 from noon - 5:00 PM at Mitchell Park! Taste red-hot chili delicacies prepared by teams of chefs battling for the chili championship. Chili tasting starts at 1:30 PM; tasting kits will be sold or a nominal fee; admission to the event is free. Live music will be provided by The Chicano AllStars; line dancing led by Hedy McAdams of DanceAdventures.com. Awards will be presented for best booth, best spirit and best chili in each of three categories: Corporate, Open and Vegetarian.
OLD: JULY 6: Acterra Interpretive Hike: Fire in the California Landscape: Pearson-Arastradero Preserve from 9:30- 11:30 AM. Free.
Register online at http://www.acterra.org/arastradero/events.html.
Twilight Hikes at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve Friday, July 11, 7:30 PM; Friday, August 8, 7:30 PM; Friday, Sept 12, 6:30 PM; Please RSVP at arastradero@acterra.org
OLD: JULY 12 & 13: 16th Annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival: From 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Palo Alto Art Center Enjoy live cool jazz and refreshments, too!
OLD: OCTOBER 4: Way out there: Save the Date for the City of Palo Alto Black and White Ball at Lucie Stern Community. Tickets $135@ person.
OLD: Concert Schedule Ye Olde Towne Band 2008: Come and enjoy a free, old-fashioned band concert in a beautiful park setting. Each month, Ye Olde Towne Band of Los Altos provides an enjoyable concert presenting music ranging from rousing marches to popular musicals. Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon sitting on the grass listening to your favorite concert music. A playground is available for the youngsters. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.
Shoup Park 390 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA. 1:30 to 3:30 PM the last Sunday of each summer month.
JULY 27 - Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
AUGUST 31 - Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
SEPTEMBER 07 - Concert Los Altos Bus Barn (1:00 PM). Free entry; food available to buy
SEPTEMBER 28 - Final Concert / Shoup Park (1:30 PM)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Acterra has a job opening for a Public Information Coordinator. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is both well
versed in environmental information -- and knows how to use and structure a website so that people will start using the Acterra site as the "Go to" spot for local environmental information. To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Debbie Mytels, Associate Director.
debbiem@acterra.org or fax to 962-8234.
Application deadline: July 18. Start date: Mid-August.
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