Belmont Historical Home…

March 4, 2010

Ok, this has been going on for a long…………time. Does anyone have an update for me……

The Pre-Construction Meeting for the Emmett House Project took place on July 14^th.  During this meeting the contractor representatives, designers and members from Police, Community Development, Public Works, Belmont/San Carlos Fire and Mid-Peninsula Water District discussed key issues associated with the project.  Currently, City staff and designers are in the process of reviewing multiple submittals with special emphasis given on exterior color selection.  City staff also met with City arborist to receive recommendations on tree protection.  The Notice to Proceed will be issued on July 27th.  Contract construction time will begin on August 3^rd  with contractor mobilization which shall include providing temporary power, storage equipment, fence installation and erosion control measures.  Contract construction time is 260 working days.

Disney Film at Carlmont

February 4, 2010

Carlmont High School presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, filled with lovable characters, beautiful tunes and enchanting sets and costumes. This production, directed by Bernadette Fife, is sure to cast a spell over the audience. Performances are March 4 – 6 at 7pm and March 7 at 2pm in the Carlmont High School Performing Arts Center at 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont.

Fabulous Garage Sale in Belmont

February 3, 2010

Go Belmont, we all need to get rid of some “valables and extras” around the house. Please come and support your neigbors and friends. If you need help in sorting through all your “treasures”, please call me and I will be glad to help you out. Event is 2/6 from 2 – 2:30. If more info is needed please call Mary at 595-7441. Location is at Twin Pines in Belmont.

Belmont Police Going Twitter

October 19, 2009

The Belmont Police Department will host the 2009 Community Forum on Thursday 10/22/09 at 6:00pm.  All are welcome, and those who cannot attend are encouraged to watch locally on PenTV Channel 27.  For the first time, viewers at home will be invited to send in questions and comments real-time via Twitter at www.twitter.com/belmontcapolice and have them addressed live by Belmont PD staff.

Citizens are encouraged to register free of charge at www.twitter.com and follow the Belmont Police Department.  The networking site is now being used to distribute up to date information to our community regarding events, traffic detours, safety tips, crimes, wanted persons and much more.  Daily Media Bulletins and Press Releases will soon be posted on the City website www.belmont.gov and linked via Twitter as well.

The 2009 Community Forum will include an address by Police Chief Don Mattei, as well as presentations on current events, crime trends and traffic safety.  All are welcome to come and learn more about your community and your Police Department.  Refreshments will follow.

Belmont Chocolate Fest

October 10, 2009

Chocolate Fest

On Oct. 9, 10 and 11, 2009, the Congregational Church of Belmont will present its 27th annual Chocolate Fest.

Twenty different vendors of chocolate wares (ice cream, gelato, brownies, cakes, cookies, truffles and candy of every sort, as well as chunks of pure chocolate) will offer samples for tasting for the 1,000 guests. Chocolate Fest will be organized in four sessions: Friday evening, 7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturday evening, 7:30-10 p.m.; and Sunday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.

Guests are invited to take part in unlimited tasting, champagne and coffee, a chocolate boutique and prizes. The Michael Medwid Jazz Trio will play all four sessions. Proceeds from Chocolate Fest benefit outreach projects within the community (such as Samaritan House, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Interfaith Hospitality Network) as well as the effort to maintain the historic church.

Tickets for the afternoon sessions are $17.50 in advance and $20 at the door; seniors and children will be $15. Tickets for the evening sessions are $22.50 in advance and $25 at the door, with no senior/child discounts.

Click here to send us an e-mail if you would like information about offering your chocolate confection for tasting at Chocolate Fest 2009.

Click here to view pictures from previous Chocolate Fest

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