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Sept. 10, 2025

News and Information from the City of Mountain View [ http://www.mountainview.gov ].






Citywide Garage Sale This Weekend





Citywide Garage Sale 2024




Join hundreds of residents holding garage sales at their homes this weekend. This event supports the City's zero waste [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/public-works/recycling-zero-waste ] goals by keeping reusable items out of the landfill and conserving natural resources.

*Saturday, Sept. 13 and/or Sunday, Sept. 14
**8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
**At Homes Throughout Mountain View*

A new helpful feature for the 2025 Citywide Garage Sale is an online interactive map [ https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/cc77b0042aad4c8ba51f159bdb8a7480?org=MountainView ], which is now available! Features include searchable filters and live map directions while using your smart phone. Learn how to navigate the online map in this short video [ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uV8G1hSHw-4 ].

A list of addresses and sale items can be found here [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12092/638925144577312755 ]. A PDF map of sale locations can be found here [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12090/638925136220323070 ].

Hard copies of the map and an address list with sale items will also be available outside the main entrance at City Hall (500 Castro St.) and at the curb next to the Mountain View Public Library above-ground parking lot on Franklin Street.






ADA Transition Plan Community Outreach





ADA Ramp City hall




As part of the City of Mountain View's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan update, the City will conduct a survey and two meetings for community members to learn more about the plan and share their input. This information will help clarify which ADA improvements are prioritized in the plan.

*_Virtual Meeting_*

*Wednesday, Sept. 24 *
*6:30 p.m.*
*Zoom Meeting* *URL: **https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/88120763123* [ https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/88120763123 ]

*Meeting ID: 881 2076 3123** *

*_In-Person Meeting_*

*Thursday, Sept. 25
**10:30 a.m.
**Maple Room, Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.*

Give your input through the outreach survey, which is available in [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XKTJJ7V ]English [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XKTJJ7V ], Spanish [ https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/N6R7KJR ], and Chinese [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5HBG3X6 ].

The community feedback will be incorporated into a draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that will be posted for a 30-day public comment period before it is finalized and incorporated into the City’s ongoing ADA improvement and facility upgrade planning.






Take the Downtown Precise Plan Visioning Survey





Downtown




The City of Mountain View is seeking input from the public through the Downtown Precise Plan Visioning Survey.

Results from the survey, along with feedback from community meetings and workshops, will help the City understand the community’s thoughts and ideas on the characteristics that make Downtown unique and special, as well as the specific improvements that may be needed to ensure that Downtown remains the heart of Mountain View.

Take the Downtown Precise Plan Visioning Survey [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B6HJH72 ]. The survey will be open until Thursday, Sept. 18.






Learn About Mountain View's History at Heritage Park





Harvest History Festival 2024





Celebrate Mountain View’s rich agricultural heritage at the 7th Annual *Harvest History Festival*. This family-friendly event features live music by The Stragglyrs, fun children’s activities—including bubble entertainment, a puppet show, face painting, caricatures, and art projects—plus garden demonstrations and an up-close look at the historic Immigrant House.

*Saturday, Sept. 13*
*9:00 a.m. - Noon*
*Heritage Park, 771 N. Rengstorff Ave.*

Due to limited street parking, visitors are encouraged to walk or bike to the event.






Magical Bridge Performance Series Brings Family Fun this Fall





Magical Bridge Performance Series




Experience a fun-filled afternoon of music and entertainment at the Magical Bridge Playground in Rengstorff Park throughout September and October. The next performance features *Jump for Joy Music* to get everyone moving to the beat.

*Friday, Sept. 19 *
*4:00 - 5:00 p.m.*
*Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.*

Special guest Miss Molly Bubbles will also bring whimsical entertainment with enchanting bubbles.

For more information about this and other upcoming performances, visit Magical Bridge Performance Series [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/magical-bridge-performance-series ].






Free Lawn Transformation Webinar





Landscape Home





Learn ways to conserve water in your home with Valley Water’s Free Water Conservation Webinar Series! For many individuals, removing turf and replacing it with a watershed-wise landscape is overwhelming and cost-prohibitive. This webinar helps attendees understand the expenses, prioritize the choices, and determine how to minimize costs.

*Thursday, Sept. 25*
*6:00 - 7:30 p.m.*
*Virtual*

This webinar is perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and anyone interested in creating a more water-wise landscape. Advanced registration [ https://greengardensgroup.com/g3-events/lawn-transformation-on-a-budget20250925/ ] is required.

Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese interpretation is available. Language preference can be chosen when registering.






Free Teen Wellness Retreat Recharges Youth





Teen Wellness Retreat 2024




The 5th Annual Teen Wellness Retreat is coming soon! This free event for 9th -12th grade teens is filled with workshops, activities, and resources designed to help you de-stress, recharge, and help find your inner oasis when you feel lost at sea.

*Saturday, Sept. 20*
*9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.*
*Mountain View Community Center*
*201 S. Rengstorff Ave.*

Plus, the teen retreat will fuel your island adventure with a delicious lunch and the Kona Ice Truck! This is your perfect chance to hit the reset button and remember just how amazing you are. Register for the event here [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/activity/search/detail/17208?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ].






Sci-Fi September Blasts off at the Library





Parable of the Sower

Sci-Fi September is back at the Mountain View Public Library!

All month long, the Library is offering events that celebrate science fiction, and the real-life science that inspires the stories. This year, there will be another compelling slate of programs for sci-fi aficionados and science buffs of all ages.  

Check "out of this world" books such as Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower, listed in the Sci-Fi September picks for adult readers.

To learn more about the events and to register, visit Sci-Fi September [ https://library.mountainview.gov/visit/events-calendar/scifi-september ].







Enjoy Live Music in Downtown Mountain View





Music on Castro





Music on Castro continues every Wednesday as singers and songwriters perform live music on the 200 block of Castro Street. The community is invited to come out to enjoy the free entertainment while shopping and dining Downtown. 

*Wednesday, Sept. 10*
*Jim Witzel Quartet*
*5:00 - 6:45 p.m.*

*Wednesday, Sept. 17*
*Lavender Fields*
*5:00 - 6:45 p.m.*

The series will continue through early fall. For more information, visit Music on Castro [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/music-on-castro ].






Rock Out at "Concerts on the Plaza"





Concert on the Plaza




Enjoy live music in Downtown Mountain View as *Fog City Swampers* plays classic rock and hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival during the Concerts on the Plaza series.

*Friday, Sept. 12*
*6:00 - 7:30 p.m.*
*Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.*

Join your friends, neighbors, and fellow music lovers for nights packed with fun tunes and dancing. Food, beer, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase at the Bean Scene Cafe [ https://www.mvcpa.com/visit/the-bean-scene-cafe ]. 

For more event details, visit Concerts on the Plaza [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/concerts-on-the-plaza ].






What's OnStage *@
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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts





Smuin Ballet

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Performs at MVCPA in September






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 [ https://www.mvcpa.com/ ].

*September 12-14 *| *Extremely Close* | Smuin Contemporary Ballet | A trio of Smuin premieres by three award-winning choreographers featuring the music of Caroline Shaw, Phillip Glass, a Tom Waits cover, and more.| Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=699 ]

*September 19* | *Shostakovich, On the Edge (24 preludes op. 34)* | Ilya Blinov | In this narrated piano recital, the "24 Preludes" takes us to the time of Shostakovich’s youth – the early 1930s. The times then were chillingly similar to our day, when the strongmen started taking over the world. How did he balance what he wanted to say with what the audience wanted to hear, and what the authorities tried to demand | Tickets [ https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=704 ]






Upcoming Events

For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents [ https://www.mountainview.gov/cityevents/ ].

*Sept. 10* | Music on Castro: Jim Witzel Quartet | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Sept. 11* | Council Neighborhood Committee Meeting: Springer/Cuesta/Phyllis Area | 6:30 p.m. | Benjamin Bubb Elementary School, 525 Hans Ave.

*Sept. 12* | Concerts on the Plaza: Fog City Swampers | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

*Sept. 13-14* | Citywide Garage Sale | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Homes Throughout City of Mountain View

*Sept. 13* | Harvest History Festival | 9:00 a.m. - Noon | Heritage Park, 771 N. Rengstorff Ave.

*Sept. 17* | Music on Castro: Lavender Fields | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street

*Sept. 19* | Magical Bridge Performance Series: Jump for Joy Music | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Magical Bridge Playground, Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

*Sept. 19* | Concerts on the Plaza: The Wanderers | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.

*Sept. 20* | Teen Wellness Retreat | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Mountain View Community Center, Redwood Hall, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave

*Sept. 24* | Music on Castro: Ted's Acoustic Jams | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street






*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 [ https://www.mountainview.gov/askmv ].








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