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Film Night, Chain Stores, Parking Meters, Bike Theft tips and Energy Services

Read about this year's Film Night in the Park schedule, chain store discussions and California Youth Energy Services.

Film Night in the Park

Film Night kicks off the 2012 season in San Anselmo’s Creek Park on Friday, July 13.  The summer film schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 13 – Across the Universe

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Friday, July 20 – Steve Prefontaine Film Festival

Saturday, July 21 – The Help

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Friday, August 10 – The Artist

Saturday, August 11 – The Muppets Movie (1979)

Friday, August 17 – Surf ‘n Turf (Life cycles and to be determined)

Saturday, August 18 – Kung Fu Panda II

Friday, September 21 – Mission Impossible:  Ghost Protocol

Saturday, September 22 – Hugo

Friday, September 28 – Spellbound

Saturday, September 29 – Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt. II

Friday, October 5 – The Hunger Games

Saturday, October 6 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Popcorn, candy and sodas will be sold.  Bring blankets, pillows, backrest and low chairs.  Film Night suggests leaving pets at home.  The movies are free, but donations are appreciated.  Film Night is a project of Apple Family Works.

 

Chain Store Discussion

At the meeting of Tuesday, July 10, the Town Council will be discussing possible changes to the Municipal Code to tighten up restrictions on chain stores in the downtown area, including San Anselmo Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Blvd. between the hub and the Ross border. 

The staff report for the meeting will be available on line Friday, July 6, in the afternoon, at www.townofsananselmo.org, click on Government and Town Council Meeting Packet

  

Parking Meters 

Our parking meters are regularly monitored to ensure that they are working correctly, but there are times when malfunctions do occur.  

The Police Department has placed stickers on all the meters that read:  “For meter malfunctions, immediately contact SAPD at (415) 258-4610.”  This will ensure that we know when a meter is broken and can arrange to have it fixed immediately.  It will also ensure that the malfunction has been reported and citations will not be issued for that meter.

 

Bike Thefts 

Bicycle thefts from residences throughout the Ross Valley area are a continuing problem.  The thefts usually occur during the daylight hours while the residents are away.  To protect yourself and to help the San Anselmo Police Department in preventing these types of burglaries, take the following into consideration: 

  • Secure bicycles with a lock and out of plain sight 
  • When leaving town for an extended period of time, notify a neighbor and tell them who is allowed on the property and when you will be returning
  • Report any unusual noises
  • Be aware of unfamiliar vehicles parked in front of the property
  • Be alert to incessantly barking dogs
  • In the evenings, maintain proper lighting on and around your property 

By implementing these simple safety tips, you can help reduce "crimes of opportunity" and assist the police in preventing these thefts.   

 

California Youth Energy Services 

Do you want to save money, help the environment, and support young people?   

You can get a no cost Green House Call (GHC) from California Youth Energy Services. GHC’s are available to residents of Marin, regardless of income level. The professionally trained Youth Energy Specialists will come to your home and install energy saving equipment like CFLs, powerstrips, clotheslines, and water saving measures like high-efficiency showerheads – all for no cost! 

There is limited availability for Green House Calls this summer. So reserve yours while you can! Call 510-665-1501 (ext. 10) or visit www.risingsunenergy.org.

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