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Email from City Manager's Office Gain Palo Alto community news, announcements, and events. View as Webpage   What's New National Weather Service Red Flag Warning in Effect Through Saturday A Calenda on Cal Ave. this Saturday, October 19 Palo Alto Community Survey Closes Monday Be an Eco-Hero and Save the Planet One Home at a Time- Switch to a Heat Pump Water Heater Be Ready for the Next Big Earthquake Last Day to Register to Vote is Monday, October 21 Citywide Updates National Weather Service Red Flag Warning in Effect The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Bay Area, including Palo Alto, due to dry and windy conditions that pose a risk of wildfires spreading quickly. The Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday, October 17 at 11 p.m. through Saturday, October 19 at 5 p.m. Isolated wind gusts to 65 mph in high terrain areas/ridgetops is anticipated. High winds could cause community impacts such as fallen trees and limbs, and power outages. Staff will continue to monitor conditions and share community updates as needed. A Calenda on Cal Ave. this Saturday, October 19 Neighbors Abroad and the City of Palo Alto have partnered with Lazos Oaxaqueños to bring a calenda to Palo Alto! Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Palo Alto and Oaxaca, this Saturday, October 19, 5 – 6 p.m. Our friends from Oaxaca are bringing the festive tradition of Las Calendas to Palo Alto. Join the fun on Cal Ave., between El Camino Real and the Caltrain train station and take part in the rich cultural fabric of Oaxaca. Las calendas are colorful, celebratory public processions featuring dancing, paper mâché figures, music, and revelry: part street party and part parade. Connect with neighbors abroad and near to strengthen community. Annual Palo Alto Community Survey Closes Monday! The 2024 Palo Alto Community Survey deadline is Monday, October 21. This is one way of many that we gain insights from residents that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities. Please take the survey and learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CommunitySurvey2024. Be Ready for the Next Big Earthquake Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, an important reminder that preparing for the next big quake should always be top of mind. Being prepared helps minimize injuries, prevent panic, and save lives. Your individual planning for emergencies helps support community health and safety. Neighbors helping neighbors ensures that we can all work together to be safe during emergencies. This new resource shares a simple guide to earthquake preparedness. Don’t forget, sign up for emergency alerts. Be an Eco-Hero and Save the Planet One Home at a Time- Switch to a Heat Pump Water Heater Experience the magic of a Heat Pump Water Heater. Make the switch today in time for Heat Pump Water Heater Day next Wednesday, October 23 with the City’s seamless full-service program. Even in a water heater emergency, you can be an eco-hero and join over 400 neighbors who made the switch, helping to save the planet one home at a time. One call does it all for both! Call (650) 713-4311 or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/switch. Already made the switch? Take a selfie with your #HPWH then tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #HPWHinPA. Last Day to Register to Vote is Monday, October 21 Important Dates to Remember October 21: Last Day to Register to Vote October 26: 11-Day Vote Centers Open October 29: Last Day to Request a Replacement Ballot November 5: Election Day Palo Alto Municipal Election This year, four City Council seats are up for election. Council Members are elected at-large and serve staggering four-year terms. In addition, Ballot Measure D asks Palo Alto residents to repurpose a 0.33-acre strip of El Camino Park to provide a direct transit connection from El Camino Real to the transit center. Learn more and find elections resources here. Be Well Spooky Connections: Make new social connections this Fall and Halloween season! This weekend, bring last year’s costume to the Scare Faire & Costume Swap to find your perfect outfit. Connect with neighbors at a family friendly Halloween themed event next week: Jack-O-Jaunt is back with new jack-o-lanterns to judge, and the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is opening up an evening for a magical night of entertainment, treats, animal encounters, and more. Find these events, safety tips to have the most fun, and DIY sustainable activities in the Ultimate Palo Alto Halloween Guide. Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 is the phone number to call. This lifeline is a direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support for anyone. Whether you’re going through a crisis or want to help a friend in need, call or text 9-8-8 to talk to a trained counselor who can support you.  Recipe of the Week: Yesterday was World Food Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness around food security and environmental sustainability. Try a roasted butternut squash and pomegranate salad as a nutritious way to eat seasonally and make a positive impact on your health and our planet. Family Resources Filipino American History Month: Learn about the community from the Filipino American National Historical Society. Scroll through the California Museum’s online exhibition of labor leader Larry Itliong. Check out books about Filipino culture for all ages and memoirs and biographies about the community’s history and contributions. Music at Kohl Mansion Presents the Borromeo Quartet: Enjoy an afternoon with the New England-based award-winning string quartet known for their pioneering use of technology and fresh interpretations of classical music. The concert is Saturday, October 19, 3 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium. Pupcycled Dog Toys and Animal Advice: Bring joy to dogs awaiting adoption by transforming old clothing into dog toys at the Pupcycled: Make a Toy for a Dog in Need drop-in event on Sunday, October 20, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Park Library. Get free pet parenting advice from experts during the Companion Animal Hour virtually on Thursday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Support with College Applications: High school students and their families can learn about college admission trends and strategies from experts during a virtual presentation, Successfully Navigating College Admissions, on Tuesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. Mystery Youth Novel Author Event: In collaboration with Linden Tree Book, join Ruta Sepetys and Steven Sheinkin, authors of the middle grade adventure novel set during WWII, The Bletchley Riddle, on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at Rinconada Library. This event includes Q&A with the authors and a book signing. Registration is required. Stanford Live & Stanford Athletics Stadium Concert Announcement: Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics released a joint announcement sharing details about hosting Coldplay in May 2025. Initial concert dates will be the only major concerts at Stanford Stadium in 2025 and considered a pilot as they explore a concert series annually. Santa Clara County’s Zoning Administrator will consider Stanford’s 2025 event license for the two-night music concert with firework displays next week at a hearing. Calendar & Careers Join the Conversation & Connect Pollinator Plants Walk & Talk October 19 @ 11 a.m. Electric Home Tour October 19 @ 11 a.m. Scare Fair & Costume Swap October 19 @ 1 p.m. What We Sow in Cultivating Our Places: A Talk with Jennifer Jewell October 19 @ 2 p.m. Calenda on Cal Ave. October 19 @ 5 p.m. Fall Family Day at the Art Center October 20 @ 2 p.m. Halloween at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo October 25 @ 5 p.m. Jack-O-Jaunt October 25 @ 6:30 p.m. View all community events on the City Calendar. Find your Next Career with Us! 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