Saturday, July 16, 2022

David P. Donery, Town Manager

LET’S TALK HOUSING!

San Anselmo is in the process of planning for more than 800 new housing units over the next 8 years. We need to hear how you think we can accommodate this housing in a way that reflects the character and values of our community! Join us at the virtual Town Halls to learn more and share your thoughts. Visit www.townofsananselmo.org/1517/Housing-Element-Update for more information Element-Update for more information.

JOIN US VIRTUALLY FOR THE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, July 21
6:00pm-7:30pm

Beatles in the Park!

Saturday, July 23th
Creek Park, San Anselmo

6:00-9:00pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)
This event will SELL OUT! Purchase Tickets early HERE!

After a 2-year hiatus, The San Anselmo Arts Commission invites you to get back to Beatles In The Park!

The Beatles in the Park concert is the major fundraiser for the San Anselmo Arts Commission, with proceeds going towards its youth scholarship programs, utility paintbox series, and other art initiatives throughout the Ross Valley.

Musical director Joe Bagale is back again with Bay Area and Los Angeles talents to re-create Paul, John, George and Ringo's signature styles.

Get back to dancing on the grass on a cool San Anselmo night!
There will be a Twist & Shout dance contest for kids!

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Interested in Sponsorship opportunities? Click here

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 is back in full swing this summer through October 15. 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 at Creek Park and the Town Hall Plaza between 6:00-8:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. San Anselmo Avenue will be closed to cars from 6:00-10:00pm. Click here for the current line-up of spectacular entertainment.

Music from July – October (yes that’s 32 nights of music!) has been made possible by our gracious sponsor: Eric Gelman of Coldwell Banker.

Parking for Live on the Avenue Events

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE SHARE

We have created a pedestrian friendly event area on San Anselmo Avenue between Tunstead Avenue and Tamalpais Avenue.

A lot of time and energy goes into preparing and running these popular evening events. In an effort to strike a balance between allowing our small businesses to close out their days while maintaining as much customer parking as possible and providing enough time to allow cars to exit the area before the event begins at 6pm, the event area on San Anselmo Avenue will remain open for parking until 5:30pm each Friday and Saturday night through October 15th. In addition, there will be three 30 minute spaces available for retail customers in three separate convenient locations that are available from 4:30 to 6:00pm throughout the event series.

CLICK HERE for a downtown parking map.

Please do not park in the event area on the Avenue past 5:30pm
It creates a very dangerous situation when a vehicle attempts to exit the event area after the event has started, so please help us keep these events safe by not parking in the event area on San Anselmo Avenue after 5:30pm.

Any vehicles remaining on San Anselmo Avenue (between Tunstead and Tamalpais Avenues) after 5:30pm will be ticketed and not allowed to leave the event area until 10pm.

Hilldale Pocket Park Concept and Community Survey

The Town is considering developing a small area into a "pocket park" near Hilldale and Jordan Avenues. Neighborhood leaders have expressed interest in developing this small, unused portion of Jordan Ave at the intersection of Hilldale Avenue into a community space.

The Town has agreed to explore this possibility, and is asking for the community's input. A survey has been created to gather public sentiment regarding this project and we are hopeful that you will share your opinion. CLICK HERE to take the survey.

Following up on this survey, the Town plans to hold both on-site and virtual public meetings to discuss this project and gather additional public input. Please stay-tuned to the Town Manager's Weekly Newsletter for upcoming input opportunities.

Click here to take the survey

For additional information about the public process relate to the pocket park, please email Ella Acker at eacker@townofsananselmo.org

Library News:
Have you heard about our new Outreach Service?

San Anselmo residents who are unable to come to the library due to issues of mobility, health, or disability can now receive FREE home delivery and pick-up of library materials

If you want to request an OWLS delivery for yourself or someone you know, here are four ways to request a delivery:

Fill out our online form: https://forms.gle/F5giaLmx8A6DWbe87
Email Lindsey at lfadden@townofsananselmo.org
Call 415-258-4656
Text 415-855-1597

For more information about OWLS, click here.

WILDERNESS IMPRESSIONS

JONATHAN BRAUN Exhibit
Photography and Clay

For the first time, TOWN BOOKS will host local artisan Jonathan Braun. Many of you know Jonathan as a life-long environmentalist. Now you can see his inspirational photography and pottery!
Jonathan began making pottery at the age of twelve, and eventually built his own kiln. At sixteen, he was invited to join the San Francisco Association of Potter and Glass Blowers, the youngest artist ever accepted.
As a photographer, Jonathan trained under his own father, famed photographer Ernie Braun. From a young age, he worked in the dark room and went on photo shoots with his dad. But they always turned to the wilderness for endless opportunities to find inspiration for their photography.

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 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.

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 2022 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual
hanging flower basket program in the downtown.

There are two ways you can contribute:

Donate by visiting the program’s GO FUND ME PAGE or
Mail a check to:

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

For more information about this project contact:
Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com