Climate Conversations

On October 27 from 4-6 PM The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will be in front of town hall to hold the third in our series of "Climate Conversations." Some of our members will be available to talk about the solutions we can take individually and as a community. We would love to hear your ideas or learn what actions you are taking to mitigate climate change. There will be a limited number of drought supply buckets from Marin Water. We will have information about the new gas leaf blower ban that begins on January 1, 2022 and the rebates available for electrifying your landscape equipment. We will also have information about Electric Vehicles, E-bikes, and how to electrify your home. Mainly we want to be available for you, our San Anselmo community, to answer any questions or concerns you have about the climate crisis. We look forward to seeing you!

What are the best safety practices for crosswalks?

• For Pedestrians - Stop at the curb, look left, right, left and behind you, make eye contact with drivers, cross with head up, eyes up and looking around
• For Bikers - Stop at the curb, look left, right, left again to make sure no cars are coming, make eye contact with drivers, WALK your bike in the crosswalk with head up, eyes up and looking around 
• For Drivers - Slow down and pay attention before every crosswalk, be on the lookout for the most vulnerable users on the road – pedestrians and bicyclists, especially seniors and children. If turning left or right, always look for walkers or bikers in the crosswalk

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Saturday, October 30th

Celebrating the newly opened Kientz Hall

On Saturday, Oct. 30th, the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the Grand Opening of Kientz Hall by hosting a ribbon cutting at the restaurant.

The public is invited to come and join the celebration, which will run from 5:00 to 7:00pm, with the ceremonial ribbon cutting happening at 5:30pm. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Kientz Hall is located at 625 San Anselmo Avenue. The event is hosted by Kientz Hall and the S.A. Chamber of Commerce.

Annual Dia de los Muertos Event

Imagination Park - Mon, Nov. 1st from 5-7pm

The community is invited to join the 3rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos, 'Day of the Dead', celebration in San Anselmo & the Ross Valley.
 
Day of the Dead celebrations are based on the belief that the souls of loved ones who have passed come back to this world on these days.

PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY'S TRADITIONAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR:

 
DATE: October 22nd - 31st
Stop by the altar 24/7 (DRIVEWAY AREA at Taco Jane’s Restaurant) and leave a photo of a loved one in any of the picture frames or leave an element (see below for more details).
 
More about the Altar: Day of the Dead altars are set with different elements. Altars make the souls (animals) feel welcomed and show them they have not been forgotten. Most altars would include some or all of these elements:
 
• MARIGOLDS: Represent the fugacity of life.
• SKULLS:  Represent the vitality of life and individual personality.
• CANDLES: Fire is to welcome the spirit and make it easier and guidance.
• INCENSE: Elevate prayers to God.
• SALT: A small plate with salt is set in the altar as a purifier element.
• WATER: A glass of water is set in the altar to calm the souls' thirst after their long journey.
• FRUIT: To delight the soul.
• SNACKS/FOOD: Help nourish the dead with their favorite foods they enjoyed. Skull & rose ~ signify life and death.
• PETALE: A woven carpet from palms in front of the altar to acknowledge or pray.
 
JOIN IN ON CELEBRATION DAY!
Date: Monday, November 1, 2021
Where: Imagination Park, San Anselmo
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Traditional Aztec dancers sponsored by Taco Janes & crafts to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos to a procession down the avenue and to the community altar.
 
#DDLMsananselmo - PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT AND SPREAD THE WORD!

New Vaccination Dashboard Tracks Outcomes

Epidemiologists with Marin County Public Health have made it easier for residents to track hyperlocal COVID-19 vaccination statistics by adding new data to its COVID-19 vaccination data webpage.
The new dashboard illustrates local COVID-19 outcomes and compares infection, hospitalization, and death rates of Marin residents who are fully vaccinated vs. unvaccinated. Previous data only compared daily case rates. By interacting with the new dashboard, viewers will have a better understanding of the risks of catching COVID-19, of being hospitalized for COVID-19, or of dying from COVID-19.
“We're committed to using data for local understanding,” said Bethany Dominik, a Marin County Public Health epidemiologist who helped develop the dashboard. “We think it’s important for residents to see the protection vaccines are offering against serious illness and death within our own community.”
Public Health’s key message points about COVID-19 remain the same:

• The vaccines effectively reduce a person's risk of catching COVID-19 and spreading it to others.
• The vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.
• Getting vaccinated dramatically reduces one's risk of dying from COVID-19.

Since early in the pandemic, Marin County Public Health has uploaded and shared COVID-19 case figures by geography, demographic trends, key indicators, hospitalizations, deaths, and other data on its surveillance webpage. In January 2021, staff began posting daily and cumulative statistics provided by the California Immunization Registry and the California Department of Public Health. The running total reflects the number of people who live in Marin who have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine from area hospitals, pharmacies and clinics as well as from Marin County Public Health points of dispensing.
Public Health’s vaccine webpage includes more about dose distribution, scheduling appointments, facts and myths about COVID-19, and answers to frequently asked questions about the virus.
Keep updated with the latest coronavirus facts by subscribing to receive Public Health’s nightly status update in your inbox. Register at coronavirus.marinhhs.org/subscribe. Anyone may text MARIN COVID to 468311 to receive texted information. Also, follow Public Health’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Age Friendly San Anselmo Post Pandemic Opening Survey

Age Friendly San Anselmo wants to hear from you and how the pandemic may have changed your priorities or concerns as it relates to aging in San Anselmo.

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/agefriendlysananselmo to take our short 4 question survey or e-mail Kevin MacLeod at kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org with any questions.