Hi friends, October is almost here, and there’s plenty to put on your Peninsula calendar. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or settling into a new home, this week’s picks offer a few places to start. Here’s what caught my eye for September 28 - October 4: - Palo Alto events, from art after hours to pancakes in the park
- Millbrae’s Japanese Culture Festival and a Sunday bike ride
- Peninsula farmers markets, including Mountain View’s location change
- Local housing updates and a fresh library tip
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Enjoy the week ahead. |
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 01 / THE WEEK AHEAD This week on the Peninsula |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 |
 | 11:00am - 1:00pm. New and experienced players can join the game at Millbrae Library. The styles played depend on who attends. Details |
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 |
 | 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Bring photos or newspaper clippings for a shared centennial scrapbook at Belmont Library. Crafting supplies are provided. Details |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 |
 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Food trucks, live music and a beer garden at Leo J. Ryan Park. Details |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 |
 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm. An evening market on State Street. The Thursday season runs through October 29. Details |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 |
 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm. An evening with the Live the moment light exhibition and hands-on art activities at 1313 Newell Road. Admission is free; a cash bar is available. Details |
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 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm. The town’s First Friday gathering takes place at Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road. Check the town calendar for program details. Details |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 |
 | 9:00am - 11:00am. Free pancakes and activities at Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Road, with local police, fire and emergency teams and their vehicles. Details |
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 | 9:00am - 1:00pm. Bring eligible electronics to the Main Library’s front porch. Computers, printers, screens and cords are accepted; batteries, bulbs and large appliances are not. Details |
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 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm. A free guided look at a small selection of artworks at the Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive. First come, first served; no registration required. Details |
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 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Explore home electrification, induction cooking and electric vehicles at Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road. Admission is free. Details |
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
 | 10:30am - 4:30pm. Food, performances and cultural activities at Civic Center Plaza, 1 Library Avenue, including tea, calligraphy and origami. Details |
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 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Start at Fairmeadow Elementary, 500 E. Meadow Drive, for a free, self-guided ride. Register online or on site; helmet fitting is available. Details |
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 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Meet at Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, for a walk and poetry workshop. Notebooks and pens are provided. Registration is required; space is limited. Details |
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 02 / SAVE THESE DATES Two dates before ballots arrive |
Wednesday, September 30: ballot measures explained. The League of Women Voters presents the pros and cons of ballot measures at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street. The organizer lists 6:00pm - 7:30pm and provides a registration link. Program and registration Thursday, October 1: meet the San Mateo candidates. A League of Women Voters forum for City Council Districts 1, 3 and 5 starts at 6:00pm at City Hall, 330 W. 20th Avenue, with a Zoom option. An end time has not been posted. Forum details |
 03 / LOCAL NOTES Around town |
| Two housing-related items on this week’s posted city agendas: | | Palo Alto: The September 30 Planning and Transportation Commission agenda includes an ordinance to replace temporary rules implementing SB 9, SB 450 and other state housing laws. Agenda | | Redwood City: The September 28 City Council agenda includes support for the Central El Camino Real Plan and an amendment for work on the Greater Downtown Area Plan's expansion area. Agenda |
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 04 / SETTLING IN Your next local stop: the library |
As September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month wraps up, add a library visit to your settling-in list. San Mateo County Libraries is offering limited-edition Laufey cards in person at its libraries and Bookmobile, while supplies last. Cards are available to eligible California residents; borrowing privileges and policies depend on your residential address. Check the library’s eligibility guide before you go. Card details and eligibility |
 05 / MARKET NOTE The market, in one line |
| Freddie Mac's September 24 survey reported a 7.03% average for the 30-year fixed mortgage. This is a dated national average. Freddie Mac PMMS |
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 06 / YOUR WEEKLY STOPS Farmers markets, by day |
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