San Anselmo Rec presents...
Corn Hole Tournaments!

Dine. Shop. Stroll. Dance.

The Town of San Anselmo and the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that San Anselmo Live on the Avenue will be back this summer June through October.  This series is where live entertainment coincides with a pedestrian thoroughfare straight through the heart of town.  Come stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue!  Concerts will be between 6:00-8:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  This thriving event series has been made possible by our wonderful sponsors Eric Gelman of Coldwell Banker and Jack Kammer of Fairway Financial.  Stay tuned for more info.

Dine and Donate for
Memorial Skate Park 

Our friends at The HUB in
Red Hill Shopping Center
will be hosting a 

Dine and Donate for Memorial Skate Park
on Monday, May 16, 2022.

 
The HUB will graciously donate 20% of sales to support skaters
and the Memorial Skate Park.
 
When you place your lunch or dinner order 
please mention the skatepark, so that they can allocate the funds
An evening skate video will be shown on the outside screen
We look forward to seeing you there.
882 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard - San Anselmo

Choose Reusables EVERY Time!

Too many everyday items – such as paper or plastic cups and bags – are designed to be used once and then thrown away. That may feel convenient, but there is a long-term cost: litter, pollution and waste. Instead of trashing single-use stuff, there’s a better way: Choose Reusables EVERY Time! Let Zero Waste Marin’s Reusables campaign inspire you! Learn some easy ways to cut down on throw-away plastic at https://zerowastemarin.org/reusables/

District establishes guidelines to discourage new installation of decorative lawns in commercial areas

Marin Water’s Board of Directors updated the District’s ongoing water-use rules on Tuesday evening, adopting new long-term requirements for outdoor irrigation and swimming pools. Effective immediately, the Board also rescinded its water shortage emergency declaration and lifted the temporary restrictions triggered last year after falling to critically low water supplies. The Board’s actions recognize that the District’s reservoirs have recovered to average storage levels for this time of year while also balancing the need for continued water-efficient practices as climate-driven drought conditions persist across much of the state.
 
Removal of the District’s emergency water restrictions ends prohibitions on car washing at home, irrigating golf courses (for areas outside greens and tees), filling swimming pools, and allows new landscaping installations for new service lines. The newly adopted long-term rules allow outdoor irrigation using overhead spray systems up to two days per week. Drip irrigation is permitted up to three days a week and is the preferred and most efficient method for watering plants. In addition, swimming pools and spas must have covers to reduce evaporation. This rule was introduced during the water shortage emergency and now becomes a permanent and ongoing requirement for District customers. The District will also require sanitation agencies to reduce their potable water use for sewer cleaning when reasonably possible and when recycled water is available without the need for hauling by truck. For a full list of the District’s ongoing water rules, visit: marinwater.org/WaterRules.
 
“It’s a relief to move past the local water shortage emergency, but that doesn’t mean we can let our guard down,” said Larry Russell, President of the Board of Directors. “Drought conditions remain for the foreseeable future, so we’ve bolstered our normal year-round water rules to continue to eliminate water waste wherever possible across the communities we serve.”
 
Marin Water’s reservoirs are presently at 90% of total storage capacity thanks to record rainfall in October and December. Despite a replenished supply, the District is expanding its ongoing water rules to continue to reinforce water efficient practices among customers in alignment with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order in March. The rules also prepare Marin Water for anticipated emergency drought regulations from the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
 
In addition to updating ongoing water rules to improve long-term drought resiliency, the District also remains focused on long-term water supply planning efforts through its Strategic Water Supply Assessment that is currently underway. The assessment evaluates potential water supply projects that could provide the District with a reliable and resilient supplemental water supply now and for the future. For more information on this effort, visit: marinwater.org/WaterSupplyResiliency.  

Lost Your Vaccination Card?

If you’ve misplaced or damaged your physical COVID-19 vaccination card, there is a solution: Have a digital copy saved on your phone. Instead of carrying the actual card or taking a photo of it with your smartphone’s camera, the My Vaccine Record portal lets you download a digital version in the form of a QR code. It’s fast to access and, in places where proof of vaccination is required, much easier to read than a potentially blurry snapshot of the original card. Wherever you go, it verifies that your vaccination record is official, and state issued.  
 
The portal receives records from the California Immunization Registry (CAIR), and you can access your proof of vaccination in a secure manner. In order to access your records, some personal information is needed. All entered details remain confidential.   
 
Accessing your digital vaccine record requires little time. Upon entering the My Vaccine Record portal, simply enter the required information:  

• Your name  
• Date of birth  
• Mobile phone or email   

Afterward, create a 4-digit PIN. You will then receive a message with a link to either your phone or email, depending on which you opted to enter beforehand. Click the link, re-enter your PIN, then you’ll have access to the QR code that will serve as your proof of vaccination. By saving it in your phone’s camera roll, downloading it to your computer for a future transfer to your mobile device, or storing it in another app, it can be on hand whenever needed.  
  
Whenever proof of vaccination is requested, simply present the QR code to be scanned. The code doesn’t require a QR reader.    
 
California residents who face issues accessing their vaccination records are advised to contact their local provider or may troubleshoot here. 

May 2022 Firesmart Tips from UC Marin Master Gardeners

MAY: Maintain plants along exit routes from your home

• Identify the best escape routes to get to your vehicle and then for your vehicle to leave your property. Routes with less vegetation are safer.
• Assess the health and condition of the plants along each route. Keep vegetation maintained – pruned and hydrated.
• Remove or move combustible materials from your exits e.g., jute doormats, wood planters, furniture etc.
• Remove dead plant material and debris.
• Remove vines near doors or windows.
• Replace wood gates, arbors, or trellises near exit routes with metal.
• Have evacuation signs ready to post at home exits in the event you must evacuate. This alerts fire personnel that you have left the property. (Check with your local fire department for signs.)

 
FOR MORE FIRE-SMART LANDSCAPING INFORMATION VISIT MARIN MASTER GARDENER WEBSITE. https://ucanr.edu/ucmarinmgfiresmart 

Art Talk Tuesday

Adornment: Displays of Wealth and Status
Tuesday, May 10 at 12pm on Zoom
Gold, silver, gems, pearls. Crowns, earrings, pendants, bracelets. For thousands of years people from all countries and cultures have ornamented themselves with costly, intricate, and often symbolic, jewelry to attest to their wealth, status, and importance. Cultures from the ancient Persians and Koreans to 18th century ethnic Indonesians to modern Chinese and South Asians have loved beautifully crafted adornment. Speaker Mary Mead will share examples of eye-catching and meaningful wearable art from the Asian Art Museum’s fabulous collections. Interested in attending? Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qq5q0ZELSiyyemr4zdrA2Q.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Wednesday, May 11 at 10am on Zoom
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Join us to learn about detection, causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Interested in attending? Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XR-CA0ZUTqqRFwG1amUL5A. 

Starting and Maintaining an Espalier Tree

Thursday, May 19 at 1pm on Zoom
Discover how to start and maintain and Espalier tree in your yard with Marin Master Gardeners Janice Rosales and Dana Tamura. Espalier is a method of training and pruning a tree to grow flat against a wall or trellis. Janice and Dana will share basic principles of growing Espalier trees from planting to maintaining the desired shape as well as best fruit production practices and varieties that grow well in Marin County. Interested in attending? Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S4KYA67ARtWBd3SWQMGemA. 

Stroll Through San Anselmo’s History

The Historical Commission is excited to again sponsor Dick Miner’s popular free walking tour 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.

Tour dates for 2022 are May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8.  Meet Dick at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m. The tour ends at the Historical Museum for refreshments. No reservations are required.