Mayor’s Monthly - August

On my Mind (a few random thoughts)

This weekend will be Out of this World when the Novato Space Festival lands on Pacheco Plaza this Sunday, August 4th at 10AM. Since this year is the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11, you can expect the festival to be bigger and better than ever before. Ken Winans & Debbie Wreyford, founders of the Space Station Museum, have lined up some legendary astronauts alongside their museum’s exhibits and numerous space organizations exhibits and activities! Ken & Debbie were also the honorary Grand Marshals for Novato’s 4th of July Parade last month.

The entire community is invited to the FREE family event on Sunday. You can learn more and get all the info at http://thenovatospacefestival.org.

Around Town (happenings in Novato)

Things are heating up in August with great events for the whole family happening every week this month:

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 6th
Join us at the Downtown Recreation Center Pocket Park at 6PM for the annual National Night Out event. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and strengthens neighborhood relationships.
https://novato.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18804/636

Movies in the Park - Saturday, August 10th
Come watch Disney Pixar’s "Increcibles 2" at the Novato Civic Green around 8:15. Gather your friends and family, low-back lawn chairs and comfy blankets to enjoy a FREE outdoor movie showing! Beverages and Popcorn will be available for purchase.
https://novato.org/government/parks-recreation-community-services/events/movies-in-the-park

Concerts on the Green
Saturday, August 3rd featuring Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers
Saturday, August 17th featuring Kingsborough
More Info - https://novato.org/government/parks-recreation-community-services/events/concerts

Leadership Novato - Application Deadline is August 15th
The Novato Chamber is proud of its comprehensive leadership program which proudly partners with the City of Novato, the Novato Unified School District, the Novato Sanitary District, the North Marin Water District, and the Novato Fire Protection District. By providing students with knowledge and perspectives from the point of view of the special districts, historical families, business owners, nonprofits and other community organizations students begin to understand how their community has come to be.
https://www.novatochamber.com/leadership-novato/

Community Police Academy - Application Deadline is August 23rd
The Novato Police Department's Community Police Academy provides our community with an inside look at local law enforcement. Participants are introduced to a variety of law enforcement topics and provided and overview of the police department's function and operational procedures.
novato.org/communityacademy

Hot Amphitheatre Nights - Saturday, August 31 featuring The HA
The HA, aka the Human Assembly, is a San Francisco based band that plays Beach Funk Americana; music that celebrates the human condition and the gathering of friends. Music to party to.
https://novato.org/government/parks-recreation-community-services/events/concerts

On the Agenda (upcoming at the City Council)

Below are a few key items and updates that are coming up at a future council meeting in August. Because dates tend to change, be sure to check the City Council agendas here (https://novato.org/government/city-council/agendas-minutes).

In August, we will only have one council meeting on Tuesday, August 27th.

Send Off for Councilmember Fryday at 5:30PM
The community is invited to join us at 5:30PM on August 27th as we thank Councilmember Fryday for his contributions and service to the City of Novato - hope to see you there.

Revenue Options
Council took a first look at some revenue options during our last council meeting and we will continue the conversation at August’s meeting.

Minimum Wage
Council will also follow-up on our conversation to possibly accelerate an increase to minimum wage that phases in faster than the increases already set to take place by the State of California.