This week's update:
- Fall Classes are Now Available for Registration
- The Annual Street Resurfacing Program Has Begun
- Need Volunteers for Zotts to Tots
- Wildfire Preparedness Committee Tip – Preparedness for Older Adults
- Apply for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tidepool Tour Reservations
- Free Home Composting Workshop
- TODAY! August 25 -Portola Valley Summer Concert Series - The Joint Chiefs Band
- September 17 - Town Picnic & Zotts to Tots
Fall Classes are Now Available for Registration
Registration for Fall classes is now available.
The current Fall line-up currently includes aerobics, pickleball, fitness, and hip hop (adult and kids) classes. New classes are in the works, so come back and check the schedule in the coming weeks.
Below are the dates for the registration.
- Priority registration for Town of Portola Valley residents begins August 22, 2022
- Registration for non-residents begins September 5, 2022
- Registration ends two weeks after the first class
The Annual Street Resurfacing Program Has Begun
Phase 1 of our street repairs have begun. Expect minor delays during this period on various streets throughout Town. Learn more about the project on the Street Resurfacing Project page. Note the dates are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the website.
Phase 1 - August 22-29
Tasks: Base repairs- minor traffic controls in place, expect minor delays
Locations: Alpine Road, Hillbrook Dr, Sausal Drive, Montera Court, Holden Court, Deer Meadow Lane, Cervantes Road, Peak Lane Golden Oak Drive, Cherokee Way, Cherokee Court, Cima Way, Bayberry, Old La Honda Road
Phase 2 - September 19-23
Tasks: Crack fill- minor traffic controls in place, expect minor delays
Locations: Alpine Road, Hillbrook Dr, Sausal Drive, Montera Court, Holden Court, Deer Meadow Lane, Cervantes Road, Peak Lane Golden Oak Drive, Cherokee Way, Cherokee Court, Cima Way, Bayberry, Old La Honda Road
Phase 3 - September 26-30
Tasks: Slurry Seal or Cape Seal
Locations: Street will be closed with no access, you will be notified of the exact date via door hanger and this website. This should be 1 day for 5-6 hours for your street.
Phase 4 - October 10-14
Tasks: Repaint traffic stripes- minor traffic controls in place, expect minor delays
Be a Volunteer for Zotts to Tots on September 17th
The popular Zotts to Tots family fun run is happening again on September 17th and we need volunteers to help keep the race safe for our runners and bikers.
The race route along Alpine and Portola Roads will be closed to cars and have a rolling open as soon as the last participant passes each section of the road.
Volunteering will take place from 8:30 AM until 11 AM (or until the race passes your location) We will gather for a short meeting with the Sheriff at 8:30 along with getting safety vests and assignments. We need volunteers to help block the intersections onto the race route, answer questions to drivers, and open cross streets as soon as the race passes.
Sign up to volunteer with Ed Holland by emailing at edward.holland1@btinternet.com
Wildfire Preparedness Committee Tip - Preparedness for Older Adults
The Wildfire Preparedness Committee has created a series of tips to help the community prepare for wildfire season. You can see the current tip and download any past tips on the website.
Apply for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tidepool Tour Reservations
San Mateo County Parks is accepting reservation applications for the upcoming 2022-23 tidepool tour season at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach. The naturalist-led tours educate visitors about the reserve’s geology, human history, and diverse marine life. No fees are charged for reservations or tours.
Applications will be accepted through Sep. 15 for groups 15 and larger with students/participants in the third grade and up at https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fmr-tour-application. Look for additional details on the website
Free Home Composting Workshop August 27th
Do you want to start composting at home? Join a no-cost two-hour workshop through the County of San Mateo's Sustainability Academy.
Learn how to turn your food scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into nutrient-rich compost that helps your garden retain moisture, suppress weeds, and prevent soil erosion, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. It is rewarding to know you are turning what some consider organic waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. There will be a demonstration bin complete with live worms!
Admission is free, but space is limited! Priority will be given to those who live, work, and go to school in San Mateo County.
Upcoming Town Events
TODAY! August 25 - Portola Valley Summer Concert Series - The Joint Chiefs Band
Portola Valley Summer Concert Series 2022 - 3 Fabulous, Free, Outdoor Concerts in Portola Valley!
All concerts will be held on the Performance Lawn by the Library. Food Trucks will be at the Farmers Market. Please also feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and a picnic basket with your favorite snacks and beverages.
August 25, 2022, 5:30 PM- 8 PM The Joint Chiefs Band brings together a danceable combination of funk, acid jazz, and classic R&B with their own signature groove.
September 15, 2022, 5:30 PM- 8 PM - Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band is a 5-piece band crossing genres ranging from soul, funk, jazz, Americana, and beyond.
September 17 - Town Picnic & Zotts to Tots
Save the date for the Town Picnic and the Zotts to Tots fun run on Saturday, September 17th at the Portola Valley Town Center. Join the Family Fun Run and Bike Race. It ends at the picnic where you can rest up, get a bite to eat, and enjoy all the activities. Kid's activities could include face-painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. Bring the whole family for a day of fun at the Portola Valley Town Center!
Please Note – There will be road closures in Town during the Zotts to Tots race. Maps are posted to the route along Alpine and Portola Roads between the Alpine Inn and Town Center. Please plan accordingly
Credits:
Created with images by Jennifer - "Close up of a pickleball on pickleball court." • Michael Traitov - "Closeup view of yoga mat and woman on background" • Photocreo Bednarek - "Close up of pink sneakers worn by a teenager." • Anna - "Geological Rock Formations, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, California, USA" Kari Chinn "Historic Schoolhouse", "Redwood Grove", "Town Center", "Portola Road" Howard Young " Phase 1 Street Resurfacing""