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Uplift Local December 19, 2024

Email from City Manager's Office Palo Alto community news, announcements, and events View as Webpage   What's New Community Connections: Senior Services & Support City Holiday Hours & Facility Closures Churchill/Alma Improvements Project Update Join the Conversation: Online Surveys Open Now Weekly City Manager Updates: December 16 Find a Career with the City in the New Year Citywide Updates Community Connections Series: Senior Services & Support The City of Palo Alto provides high quality community services and programs to its residents through its many libraries, parks, community facilities, recreation programs, art and cultural centers, with special consideration for its vulnerable populations such as seniors, children, and people with disabilities. The City also relies on other service providers and nonprofit partners to deliver and enhance community services. A new series celebrates our partners who are helping us build community and foster connectedness through the work they do on behalf of the City, advancing the City Council’s 2024 priority Community Health, Safety, Wellness & Belonging. Last month our community connection series focused on the Magical Bridge Foundation. This month we share services and programs for seniors, from food and health to housing, fitness, activities and classes, transportation, and support programs. Read on to dive deeper into services available to our senior community. City Holiday Hours & Facility Closures The holidays are approaching! While enjoying time with your family and friends during this holiday season, visit the many City facilities that are open daily such as open space preserves, our Golf Course, libraries, and the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. In observance of holidays on December 25 and January 1, City Hall will be closed. Stay up to date on holiday hours and closures at www.cityofpaloalto.org/holidayhours. Emergency services and utility services will continue to be supported 24/7. Churchill/Alma Improvements Project Update After completing significant milestones on the Churchill/Alma Safety Improvements project, City construction is on hold temporarily and set to resume the week of January 6, 2025. The project will enhance traffic management, widen the pedestrian crossing area near the railroad tracks, and implement enhanced pavement markings to support pedestrians and bicyclists. Work is anticipated to be concluded in March 2025, weather permitting. Learn more and track progress at www.cityofpaloalto.org/almachurchill. Join the Conversation: Online Surveys Open Now Each year the City Council reviews and selects annual priorities. An online survey is available to share feedback on what priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2025. The survey closes on January 5. The Downtown Housing Plan survey deadline was extended to Friday, December 20 at 5 p.m. Share your input on housing priorities for the downtown Palo Alto area. Learn more and take the survey here. Weekly City Manager Updates: December 16 City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting events, City services, and Council discussions planned. Catch up on the latest City issues and news through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series. Join the City’s 17,000 contacts and sign up for emergency alerts, holiday facility hours and closures, Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan public comment period open now, and continue to Uplift Local for the holidays. Find a Career with the City in the New Year The beginning of a new year is a great time to start new. Consider a job or career with the City of Palo Alto. From our roots as the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley" to our modern-day status as a hub for tech, culture, and sustainability, Palo Alto is a unique city with a full array of services and robust community amenities. Join a team of dedicated staff that works to advance our community every day. From managing facilities, utilities, police, fire and emergency medical services, and library and community services to spearheading groundbreaking initiatives, there's a place for you to make a lasting impact in Palo Alto and beyond. View featured career opportunities below and apply online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers. Be Well Community Resiliency: Stay informed before, during and after an emergency. Sign up for emergency alerts where you live and work, for Santa Clara County, including Palo Alto, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, and San Francisco City and County. Gain safety and preparedness tips, and more. Winter Birding: Curious about the wildlife you see on your winter walks? Take a look at the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance’s self-guided field trips and winter birding guides including those for the Palo Alto Baylands and Charleston Road Marsh. Check out books on birding from the Library. Recipe of the Week: Happy Holidays! Try this savory Leftover Turkey & Ham Pie recipe packed with flavorful filling and flaky crust for a sustainable holiday treat. Family Resources Music in Dialogue: Enjoy a magical holiday concert with art, music, and refreshments at “Our Bodies Through Our Eyes” from the Magical Bridge Foundation on Saturday, December 21 at 2 p.m. at Qualia Contemporary Art. AI Helpdesk: Gain confidence in AI tools through weekly interactive sessions on the Library’s Reboot Room YouTube channel happening on Mondays, December 23 and December 30 at 4:00 p.m. Ideal for those new to generative AI and topics include creativity, data analysis, language translation, writing code, and search skills. Universal Human Rights Month: December marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Take in an online exhibit from the United Nations. Check out a book or stream a film about human rights from the Library. Watch online panel discussions on various human rights topics from the Library of Congress. Travel Tips: Taking a trip for the holidays? Brush up on safety tips for winter road travel and prepare your roadside emergency toolkit. Read these tips for traveling with your pet. If you are going abroad, check out best practices for traveler safety and prepare for potential health issues. Calendar & Careers Join the Conversation & Connect AI Wonder World Hackathon December 22 @ 1 p.m. Christmas Holiday Observance December 25 ICYMI Movie Matinee December 26 @ 1 p.m. Noon Year's Eve Celebration December 31 @ Noon New Year's Day Holiday Observance January 1 The Healthy Home Blueprint: Decluttering for Health and Harmony January 4 @ 10 a.m. Rental Registry Program: Property Owner Workshop January 8 @ 4 p.m. Year of Letters January 8 @ 4:30 p.m. View all community events on the City Calendar. Find your Next Career with Us! Electrical Assistant Engineer Event & Lighting Technician Finance Manager Human Resources Assistant IT Project Manager Library Services Manager Police Officer Academy Graduate Senior Resource Planner for Water Supply & Water Rates Utilities Electric Engineering Estimator Warehouse Supervisor Zero Waste Coordinator Find these jobs and more at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/Careers. As seen on Instagram ... 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