Saturday September 18, 2021

David P. Donery, Town Manager

Fire -smart Landscaping Tips from UC Marin Master Gardener

Prepare for peak fire season by taking time to clean up your property, especially close to structures:

Clear leaf and needle litter from gutters, roof, eaves, and around vents, chimney, and the foundation (in “Zone Zero”)
Clear branches 10 feet from the chimney and from the roof.
Rake-up excess fallen leaves and evergreen needles.
Remove dead vegetation, dead wood from trees and shrubs, and cut dry grasses to less than 4 inches long
While looking around, check plants for drought stress – healthy plants are more resilient.

These steps are good preparation for the rainy season as well as peak fire season.

For more Fire-smart Landscaping information, go to: http://marinmg.ucanr.edu/BASICS/FIRESMARTLANDSCAPING/.
Contact: If you have more questions, contact Marin Master Gardeners at HelpDesk@marinmg.org.

Interested in Water Conservation?
Rebates and Savings Available.

Marin Water is here to help you save water during this historic drought. They offer free water-efficient fixtures including hose shutoff nozzles, faucet aerators, showerheads, shower timers and leak detection dye tablets. They also provide free phone consultations to help you find the conservation programs and rebates that work best for you. Call 415-945-1523 or email Conservation@MarinWater.org to request fixtures or schedule a consultation.

Marin waters rebate package includes:

$3 per square foot cash rebate in return for replacing grass in their landscapes
"Mulch Madness" free sheet mulching program
Laundry to garden $100 gray water installation kit discount
Flume smart home monitor discount
High efficiency toilet rebates
Hot water recirculating systems
Pool and Spa covers
Rachio Smart Irrigation Controllers
Clothes Washer rebates
Rain Barrel Rebate Program
Water energy rebates for restaurants

Head over to www.marinwater.org for more information about how you can save cash and water.

MSS Customer Appreciation Day

MSS Customer Appreciation Day is coming up on Sunday, September 26^th, 9am – 2pm at 535 Jacoby St., San Rafael. Free Compost giveaway, up to 64 gallons available to MSS customers, first come, first served, and please bring your own container! Recycling facility tours at 11am & 12pm. Green cart composting classes at 11am and 1pm; attendees receive a free kitchen compost pail.
https://marinsanitaryservice.com/

Town is Seeking Applicants for Treasurer Position

The San Anselmo Town Council is accepting applications for a Town Treasurer vacancy resulting from the resignation of Treasurer Liz Dahlgren, who will be stepping down in August. The successful candidate will serve the residents of the Town of San Anselmo from the time of the appointment by Town Council until November 2022, completing Ms. Dahlgren’s current term.

The person named to fill the Treasurer position would have to stand for election at the November 2022 General Election if s/he wishes to continue serving on the beyond November 2022. This position includes a $50 per month stipend.

How to Apply:

Applications are available online at the following link:

https://www.townofsananselmo.org/FormCenter/Administration-Forms-4/Treasurer-Application-50

The deadline to submit applications is 5:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2021. It is expected that Council will conduct applicant interviews and appoint on October 12, 2021 at the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting that evening.

Art on the Avenue

The San Anselmo Arts Commission is proud to be sponsoring the art exhibit at 538 San Anselmo Avenue. This month features the work of artist Annie Bates-Winship and will run through the month of September. Annie shoots photos intuitively, much like keeping a visual journal. She strives to illuminate the simple beauty that is all around us and reveal unnoticed gestures.

For more information about the Arts Commission please visit http://sananselmoarts.org

Art + Music on the Avenue

Saturday, September 25^th
5:00-8:00pm in Imagination Park

To close out the summer event season, please come celebrate Art + Music on the Avenue and the last evening of our free concert series – San Anselmo Live! There will be interactive art activities such as rock painting and bracelet making, live demos by local artists, and even a photographic slideshow of historical San Anselmo.

Our very own Archie Williams Jazz Band will perform from 5:00-6:00pm and Stewart & Craver will follow-up with a traditional Celtic and Scandinavian strings performance.

Cedars is a featured organization at this free event and will be showcasing their crafts, selling art, textiles & jewelry, and offering activities for children and the young at heart. Come meet us, shop the beautiful hand-crafted & hand-harvested items and learn about Cedars people and programs.

This is your chance to come support our musicians, artists, restaurants, community-driven organizations, and merchants all in one. This event is brought to you by the Town of San Anselmo in partnership with Cedars and the San Anselmo Arts Commission.

Free Sing-along Concert for Kids

September 17^th & September 24^th
5:00-6:00pm in Imagination Park

Come join us for our first children's concert of the San Anselmo Live music series! Guitar in hand, Tim Cain at his sing-along concerts provides an opportunity for children, as well as parents, to participate in a positive group experience with singing and movement. His warmth, good humor, and spontaneity make his shows engaging and accessible to all. Tim knows that happy childhoods last a lifetime, and his efforts contribute to that goal by giving young audiences a dose of joy that they'll cherish and remember.

In his work, Tim not only imparts his love of music, but offers himself as an example for kids. He was paralyzed from the waist down with polio at age 7 and believes children benefit from seeing him, with his handicap, as "just a regular person whose legs don't work". He charms his audiences with the same indomitable spirit that helped him overcome adversity, and his happy-to-be-alive attitude is infectious and inspiring.

San Anselmo Recreation Department is Hiring!

We are Recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator position.

Salary: $4,769 - $5,797 (per month)
Closing Date: October 8, 2021

Description:
The Town of San Anselmo is seeking an energetic and motivated Recreation Coordinator II in the Recreation Department. This hands-on position is responsible for exercising independent judgment in a wide range of administrative and programming duties, including marketing and promotion, budget oversight, and program development. This position also responds to requests for information from the public. Primary areas of program responsibility include after school programming, summer camp and break camp programming, teen programming, enrichment programming, and facility rentals.

Qualifications… The Ideal Candidate
The candidate should possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in recreation, business, or public administration, or related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience. Background in after school care and youth programs is desired. Additional experience may substitute for education.
Click here for the full job listing:
https://www.townofsananselmo.org/DocumentCenter/View/27658/Recreation-Coordinator-II-

1/2 PRICE SALE • STOREWIDE
WED - SAT • SEPT 22 - 25
10:00 - 4:00

We’re back with our Fall 1/2 Price Sale. Everything in the store will be marked down. Browse the 4,000 gently-used books in a wide range of categories, CDs, DVDs, and Audiobooks. You will find books for the whole family and you can always purchase Gift Certificates. Browse our new Wisdom Supply Co. display for office and school supplies that contain no plastic, vinyl, or spiral bindings. Display items are not for sale in the store, but you can
visit their website at www.wisdomsupplyco.com. Proceeds from the sale benefit the San Anselmo Public Library.

DEFENSIBLE SPACE & HOME HARDENING
EVALUATION PROGRAM

Through funding provided by the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, inspectors are out in the community conducting Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations for properties in San Anselmo's Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas.

Inspectors inspect properties to evaluate whether homes meet wildland-urban interface "WUI" defensible space, vegetation management, and construction standards. Residents then receive a comprehensive, online report that includes recommendations for improving their home’s ability to survive a wildfire. This evaluation may also determine if the property meets state and local requirements for defensible space. Residents can choose to accompany the inspectors during the home evaluation, however, this is not required.

Follow up inspections may occur after 30 days. Some issues identified may be required by law and must be corrected. In some cases, failure to correct these issues may result in abatement and/or liens. Enforcement actions, if necessary, are the responsibility of your fire department's Fire Prevention Bureau, not the MWPA.

Home Sustainability Webinar Series – Fall 2021

The Marin County Sustainability Team is hosting a series of webinars starting on September 18 designed to take residents through the start-to-finish process of making their homes more comfortable, energy efficient, resilient, and carbon-neutral. Residents are encouraged to attend all the sessions but are welcome to tune into the topics that are of most interest. Each topic will feature industry professionals and experts, and attendees will be able to ask questions.

Webinar Dates and Registration Links:

Home Energy Audits: September 18 @ 10am, September 22 @ 6pm.
Energy Efficiency and Electrification Projects: September 29 @ 6pm, October 2 @ 10am.
Solar and Battery Storage: October 13 @ 6pm, October 16 @ 10am.
Electric Vehicles: October 23 @ 10am, October 27 @ 6pm.

SAN ANSELMO LIVE!

Weekend entertainment in Downtown San Anselmo

The Town of San Anselmo in partnership with the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is excited to present SAN ANSELMO LIVE!, a live entertainment series that coincides with the On the Avenue weekend street closure program. San Anselmo Live!, which is generously sponsored by Eric Gelman of Compass Real Estate and by Jack Kammer of Fairway Mortgage, will schedule musical acts on the Creek Park stage and on the Town Hall Plaza through October, weather permitting.

For a listing of bands, please visit: https://www.townofsananselmo.org/316/Community-Events

For more information, please contact Recreation Supervisor Mattie O'Grady at mogrady@townofsananselmo.org

Stroll through San Anselmo's History

The Historical Commission is excited to resume free docent-led tours through downtown. Learn about San Anselmo’s historic Hub, the role the railroad played in the development of town and the changing character of the businesses and architecture on San Anselmo Avenue.
Last tour date October 9. Meet at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m. The tour ends at the Historical Museum for refreshments. No reservations are required.

If you prefer to tour downtown or the Seminary area on your own, try the Historical Commission’s new audio walking tours. They use VoiceMap, a free mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. Just download the tour, put on your headphones and you’re ready to explore. You can walk at your own pace and stop along the way. See https://wp.me/P5Vikt-Pc for details and instructions.

Help Keep the Flower Baskets In Downtown San Anselmo

Donations are being accepted to help fund this annual community effort

The San Anselmo Beautification Committee has launched its 2021 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual hanging flower basket program in the downtown.

There are two ways you can contribute:

1. Donate by visiting the program's GO FUND ME PAGE, or

2. Mail a check to:

San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2844, San Anselmo, CA 94979
(please mark check for “baskets”)

ALL BASKETS ARE BEING WATERED WITH WELL WATER!

For more information about the project, contact Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com

Applicants Sought for Boards and Commissions

The Town is seeking applicants for the following boards and commissions

Arts Commission
Board of Review
Capital Programs Monitoring Committee
Flood Committee
Historical Commission
Library Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tax Equity Board

For more information about each commission or to apply online, please go here.