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Mountain View hosts annual Multicultural Festival
The city of Mountain View hosted its annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, March 15, drawing a crowd of roughly 2,000 people to the plaza outside City Hall, according to a city estimate.
The yearly celebration of Mountain View’s cultural diversity featured various performances, exhibits and booths from local community groups.
The groups who performed included Bayer Ballet, Katuri Korean Dance Company, California Youth Chinese Symphony and The Flamenco Society of San Jose. A mariachi band also played between the acts.
Saturday’s event had roughly double the number of cultural booths, compared to previous years, city spokesperson Lenka Wright said. The city also showcased cultural artifacts and replicas inside City Hall, which were contributed by community members.
Applications for neighborhood grants are open
Applications are open until the end of the month for the city of Mountain View’s Neighborhood Grant Program.
The grants were created “to maintain and improve neighborhoods by supporting activities that bring neighbors together and encourage participation,” according to the city. The money is meant to support the creation of new neighborhood groups, as well as fund neighborhood events for existing groups.
The maximum grant awards range from $1,333 to $3,333, depending on the number of households covered by a given neighborhood group.
For more information and to submit an application, visit mountainview.gov/neighborhoodgrants.
City offices to close for Cesar Chavez Day
Mountain View City Hall, as well as most city offices and facilities, will be closed on Monday, March 31, due to Cesar Chavez Day.
Cesar Chavez Day is a state holiday in California. While many city facilities will be closed, emergency services will continue operating.
For more information, visit mountainview.gov.
