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Email from City of Los Altos See what's happening in Los Altos through our bi-weekly newsletter! Explore the latest... July 16, 2025   In this newsletter: Local Spotlight | Civic Brief | City Meetings | Did you know? | Upcoming Events   LOCAL SPOTLIGHT     JOIN THE APRICOT STEM FAIR THIS SATURDAY Explore hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities with apricot-themed fun for the whole family. This all-ages event takes place in the Museum’s courtyard and the adjacent Los Altos Heritage Orchard on July 19. Admission is $10, or free for Museum members and children 12 and under. Apricot-inspired food prepared by Chef Mo will be available for purchase. Learn More   OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT TOMORROW Hear the Cheeseballs jam it up tomorrow as part of our Summer Concert Series! On July 17 at 6:30 PM, they'll be playing at the Hillview Soccer Field near the Community Center. All our Summer Concert Series are free to the public, so stop by! See our other upcoming acts: Neon Velvet on July 24 and Fleetwood Macrame on July 31. Let's get our summer groove on as a community! Learn More     WE'RE HOSTING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ON AUGUST 5 Join us for a National Night Out on August 5 from 6–9 PM in the Grand Oak Room at the Community Center! Enjoy free BBQ hot dogs, exciting K-9 and drone demonstrations, interactive patrol car and firetruck displays, games, giveaways, and more. It’s a perfect chance to connect with neighbors and spend time with our Police and Fire teams in a night full of community spirit—and all with free admission! Learn More   DECORATE A FREE MINI TOTE AT PARK OUTREACH Decorate a free Los Altos mini-totebag as we hear your thoughts on envisioning a Downtown Park. We’ll be at Shoup Park, Grant Park, Head West Market and more! Come by with friends and family for a decorative experience while doing a precious civic duty— sharing your voice! To view all accurate dates and times, please visit the link below.  Learn More       YOUR CIVIC BRIEF   Keeping Los Altos Safe, Self-Reliant Your input shapes our future! As we plan our budget and long-term strategy, with growing state-federal uncertainty and climate-related disasters on the rise, Los Altos faces increasing pressure to meet local needs in a more self-reliant way. Join the conversation on how we can keep our city safe and self-reliant. Join the Conversation Today     No-Cost Home Repairs Tabling at Next Week's Farmer's Market Stop by the Farmer's Market on July 24 to find out more about No-Cost Home Repairs! Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP), in coordination with the City of Los Altos, is now offering its no-cost home repair service to income-qualifying Los Altos seniors. We'll be tabling to answer questions and provide more details. Learn More     Downtown Park Community Workshop The City invites residents, businesses, and visitors to participate in two workshops on August 12 & 16 for the proposed Downtown Park with Parking project. This is the initial feedback on park visioning, prior to the conceptual design alternatives that will return for more community feedback later this year. Save a date to attend! View More Details     Valley Water Rebate Alert! Upgrade your landscape and conserve water! Get a rebate from Valley Water for transforming your lawn or pool into a water-efficient landscape. Remember, you must receive written approval before beginning any work to be eligible. Find out if your project qualifies and apply now! Visit Valley Water for Rebates     Commissions Recruitment Our Commissions and Committees recruitment for 2025 is now underway! We're seeking Los Altos residents who can share their voice and volunteer their time as Commissioners. Come join our mission to uplift our community together, and apply today! Apply to Open Positions     Townhall Sessions on County Behavioral Health Join the Townhall Sessions from the County of Santa Clara's Behavioral Health Services! Learn and discuss how the County plans to support mental health and substance use programs. Share your thoughts and register early for a special raffle prize! Virtual Event or In-person Event         PUBLIC MEETINGS No Upcoming Meetings The Los Altos City Council Summer Break began on July 9, 2025, and the next Council meeting date is August 26, 2025. There will be no Commission meetings in July as well.     View City Meeting Agendas         DID YOU KNOW? We have a special Los Altos Canine Companion! Meet Boyd, one of our most adorable members of the Police Department! Boyd’s mission? To bring comfort and support to those in need. Whether it’s helping community members cope during challenging times or providing a calming presence for our officers, Boyd is ready to lend a paw wherever it’s needed. Get to know Boyd on Instagram       UPCOMING LOS ALTOS EVENTS July 17 - Summer Concert Series: The Cheeseballs July 17 - Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market July 19 - Los Altos History Museum: Apricot STEM Fair July 22 - Downtown Park Outreach Tote-bag Decorating at Shoup Park July 23 - Downtown Park Outreach Tote-bag Decorating at Grant Park July 24 - Tabling for Local Seniors' No-Cost Home Repairs at Farmers' Market July 24 - Summer Concert Series: Neon Velvet July 24 - Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market July 25 - Downtown Park Outreach Tote-bag Decorating at Main Library July 27 - Head West Marketplace July 27 - Downtown Park Outreach Tote-bag Decorating at Head West July 25 - Downtown Park Outreach Tote-bag Decorating at Rosita Park July 31 - Summer Concert Series: Fleetwood Macrame July 31 - Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market *All events are subject to change, so please verify the latest information from this send date.     Interested in working for the city of Los Altos? Check out our current job opportunities. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental distress, help is available 24/7 at the Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 988 to speak with a trained counselor. Los Altos City Hall | 1 N San Antonio Road | Los Altos, CA 94022 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice