Woodside Four Corners community feedback
Caltrans will be presenting the community with a four-way stop intersection design on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road. Local residents will have the opportunity to share insights on traffic, cycling, equestrian and parking concerns around the intersection. Caltrans will be using the community feedback for its current design and for future projects.
The online survey is available on bit.ly/4h7TF1y. The meeting can be accessed through Zoom at us.02web.zoom.us/j/83170046563.
Local students honored in county art contest
State Assemblymember Diane Papan, D-San Mateo, and San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier announced the winners of their join inaugural student art contest, honoring local high school and middle school students.
The contest’s theme, “Art and Labor: Honoring Our History, Inspiring Our Future,” celebrated the history, role and presence of organized labor in the county.
Sequoia High School student Aria Luna Parra Rasine was awarded as the winner in the high school category and Menlo-Atherton High School student Emily Chen was recognized as first runner-up. In the middle school category, Carter Fisher from Woodland School in Portola Valley was honored as second runner-up for his artwork.
A formal ceremony for the winners was held in Redwood City on Oct. 21. Winners of the contest received commendations, a display of their artwork and will have the opportunity to have a private lunch with Papan and Gauthier.
“This contest has been a wonderful opportunity to engage with our youth and celebrate the vital role of labor in shaping our communities,” said Supervisor Lisa Gauthier in a written statement. “The students’ artworks serve as a powerful reminder of the ongoing impact of organized labor and the importance of continuing to support workers’ rights and dignity.”
Portola Valley Town Trivia Night
The Portola Valley Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting a trivia night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Portola Valley Community Hall. The event is free but cash donations will be accepted at the door to fund for future events.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks. The committee is be hosting up to 16 teams with eight players each. With limited space, registration for the event is required. If you are signing up as an individual, the committee will assign you to a team.
For more information on the event visit portolavalley.net/government/town-committees/parks-and-recreation-committee/trivia-night.
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