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Spring Class Registration
Senior Health & Fitness Fair
Spring Camp
Summer Camp Registration
Youth Baseball Celebration
Youth Art Show
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Cultural Arts Exhibit
Parks 11 Update
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Spring Class Registration
Non-Resident Registration Begins March 12
Spring registration has already begun for South San Francisco residents, non-residents may register beginning Monday, March 12.  Don't forget, if registering online Client ID and Family numbers are required. There are still plenty of classes to choose from browse through the Spring Activity Guide here.  Make sure to prepare ahead of time and contact the Recreation Office if you need assistance (650) 829-3800.
 
21st Annual Senior Health & Fitness Fair
Friday, March 9 , 2018 | 9:00am-12:00pm

South San Francisco Senior Services is teaming up with Kaiser Permanente-South San Francisco to bring you another fun and informative way to learn more about your health and well-being. Free health screenings (blood pressure, body fat, vision, and more), community health and information tables, are just some of the things that will be offered. So tell your neighbors, family & friends and take a pro-active approach to your health, lifestyles and well-being. For further information, please call the Magnolia Center at (650) 829-3820.
 
Spring Camp 2018
March 30th - April 6th | Terrabay Gymnasium 

Registration of Spring Camp has already begun. Open to children who have completed Kindergarten - 12 years old (Transitional Kindergarteners are not eligible). The camp will be providing lunches and healthy snacks to the paricipants. 
  • Time: 7:30am-6:00pm
  • Cost: $35 residents/$40 nonresidents per child, per day
C all 650-875-6900 for more information or come to the Childcare Administration Office at the  Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building 781 Tennis Drive in Orange Park to register.  Spaces are limited.
 
Summer Camp Registration 2018
Public registration will be on Saturday, March 10 

Summer Camp Registration will be held on Saturday, March 10 at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco.  Resident and non-resident registration numbers will be distributed beginning at 5:00 a.m. and resident registration will begin at 6:00 a.m. For more information and a summer camp booklet please, call the childcare administration office at (650) 875-6900.
 
2018 Youth Baseball Celebration
Saturday, March 17, 2018 | 10:30 a.m. 

Come join us for the 2018 Youth Baseball Celebration on Saturday, March 17 at Alta Loma Park to kick off the youth baseball season. Celebration will include a parade of teams and guest speakers which will include the Mayor, Park and Recreation Commission Chair Person and League Presidents. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m.
 
Celebrate Youth Creativity at the 2018 Youth Art Show  
March 23 & 24

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission in partnership with the Unified School District announces the 18th presentation of the Youth Art Show. Celebrate youth artistry at this joyful annual event!
 
The program showcases the visual art of South San Francisco Unified School District students. Visitors will be treated to hundreds of art exhibits, in a variety of media, created by youth from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Friday opening features amazing presentations by youth performing artists. Aspiring artists of all ages can enjoy a craft table activity on Saturday. Select art from this program will be on extended exhibit in the Municipal Services Building and City Hall until mid-April.
 
The event will be held at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, on Friday, March 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is open to the public. Admission is free!   Visit the "Cultural Arts- News & Events"  webpage or contact the Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for updated information on this program and other upcoming art gallery events.
 
87th Annual Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 9:00 a.m.

Preschool and elementary school children (8 years old  and younger) are invited to participate in our annual  hunt. Children can search for eggs and hidden prizes as  well as visiting with the Easter Bunny. The hunt takes place  rain or shine at the Orange Park Shelter. There will be two  hunts occurring at the same time for children ages 3-5  and 6-8. Participation is free!!! Parents don't forget your  camera. Pictures with the Easter bunny begin at 8am.  Please note this event will take place at the Orange Park Shelter. Parking is first come, first serve at Memorial Drive at West Orange Avenue.Please plan accordingly. 

Thank you to our sponsors:  South San Francisco Mothers Club,  South San Francisco Friends of Parks and Recreation, Gimbal's Candies, Sees Candies, and South San Francisco Women's Club. For more information, call (650) 829-3800.
 
Spring Drop-In Classes 
Begin the week of March 26, 2018

Spring Drop-in classes begin the week of March 26.  No pre-registration is necessary.  Please note all drop-in fees are cash only and exact change is suggested. Drop-in classes are subject to cancellations, please check with instructors or specific sites for dates classes will not be held on. See schedule below:

Billiards
 
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Location: Magnolia  -  3rd Floor
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
Pickleball
 
Days: Mondays
Location: Terrabay Gymnasium
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Pilates
 
Days: Mondays & Wednesday
Location: MSB - Social Hall
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $5.00
Table Tennis
 
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Location: Magnolia - Multi Use Rm
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
Zumba
 
Day(s):  Tuesdays & Thursdays   
Day(s):  Thursdays 
Time:   9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Time:   5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Fernekes Building
Location:  MSB - Marie Peterson
Cost:  $5.00
Cost:  $5.00


 
*Zumba Gold-Tone
Day(s):  Fridays
Day(s):   Thursdays 
Time:   9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Time:  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:  MSB - Butterfly Studio
Location:  Magnolia Center
Cost:  $5.00
Cost:  $5.00

If you have questions or need more information on the drop-in programs, please contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800. 
 
Award-winning Fine Art Photography on Exhibit in the MSB Atrium Display Window
Municipal Services Building - 33 Arroyo, Drive. SSF

Don't miss viewing award-winning art from February's Photography Exhibit. These exceptional works are on display in the SSF Municipal Services Building atrium window. Visitors to this popular art show enjoyed seeing eighty amazing fine art photographs, shot by local and Bay Area artists. S elect awarded art pieces on are currently display through March 9. For more information, Visit the "Cultural Arts-News & Events" webpage or contact the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800.

 
Parks 11 Program: Update!

You may have heard previous updates on the Parks 11 Program, which will invest six million dollars to improve parks and sports fields over the next several years.  This park investment program includes improvements to the following locations:
  • Orange Memorial Park softball field
  • Orange Memorial Park baseball field
  • Buri Buri Park baseball field and basketball court
  • Southwood baseball field
  • Alta Loma baseball field, tennis courts, and playground
  • Avalon baseball field
  • Hillside soccer and softball field
  • Sellick Park playground
  • Gardiner Park playground
  • Newman and Gibbs playground
  • Dundee Park playground
Several City staff have also met with landscape architects and project managers to kick off the design phase for the improvements noted above at Orange Memorial Park, Buri Buri Park, Avalon Park, Hillside Field, Sellick Park and Gardiner Park. Design for each of these projects will begin in the coming months. During this design period, we are excited to offer opportunities for residents, park neighbors, and sports league stakeholders to provide their input to inform the scope of the improvements. Outreach dates will be announced in the coming months.
Construction at Alta Loma Park Playground began in October 2017, and despite facing construction setbacks, the playground will reopen in early 2018. 

Please visit our Parks 11 webpage regularly for more information on project status and outreach events.  You may also call the Parks Division Office  by emailing [email protected] or by calling  (650) 829-3837 for more information.
 
Tree Myth: Roots Surface and Damage Lawnmowers 
Information brought to you by the Arbor Day Foundation 
 
In the next couple of months, we will be sharing with you the Top 10 tree myths about community forestry by the Arbor Day Foundation. In this months issue, we will discuss tree roots and sewer lines.

Myth: Roots Surface and Damage Lawnmowers

According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a common complaint from frustrated home owners  and ground keepers is, "What in the world can  I do about those tree roots that keep coming to the surface and destroying my lawnmower? I can't even grow grass anymore!" 

The truth is that under good conditions, tree roots grow through the soil, not top of it. Admittedly, in nature, roots sometimes are forced near the surface by shallow rocks or by a high water table. However, these are not the kind of sites where houses are usually built. In a community setting, roots normally grow well beneath the surface. Here are some tips from the Arbor Foundation in order to prevent exposed roots and lawnmower conflicts:
  • Break up compacted soil around new construction before adding top soil and planting trees.
  • Reduce or eliminate raking, power vacuuming, and thatching.
  • Loosen the topsoil with an air spade or other air excavation device.
  • Create gracefully designed mulch beds over the exposed root area.
  • Develop a flower, shrub, or ground cover area that needs no mowing.
 
Free Tax Prep Assistance 
Last day to schedule an appointment is April 14, 2018
This FREE tax preparation service is for low and middle income people with preference given to senior citizens.  Being a member of AARP is not required. 
Schedule
Mondays - Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

There is no income limit. However, we cannot prepare complex tax returns such as rental property and depreciated property. Please call 650-534-2224 to register.  No Walk-ins.
 
2018 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship
SSFUSD graduating seniors - Entry deadline Tuesday, April 17
The Cultural Arts Commission is awarding a $500 minimum scholarship to a graduating South San Francisco Unified School District senior who has shown achievement in the arts, which includes all forms of visual arts. Student applicants must be graduating SSFUSD seniors planning on continuing studies in the arts. There is a possibility of one winner at each of the three high schools in SSF: South San Francisco High School, El Camino High School, and Baden High School. The finalist from each school will receive a minimum award of $500 (five hundred dollars). If a finalist is not selected from one of the schools listed, then the scholarship amount, designated for that school, will be divided in equal parts and added to the scholarship award for the remaining finalist(s).
 
The award will be presented at each school's Senior Awards Night. The finalist will also be invited to a second presentation at a televised City Council meeting. The finalist's original art may be featured in an extended exhibit at the Municipal Services Building. Completed applications must be received by Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Applications should be mailed or brought to: South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
 
Visit the Cultural Arts-News & Events webpage or contact the Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for complete entry requirements.
 
Save the Date for General Art Show 
in May
Artists - Entry Guidelines Will Be Available by March 9
 
Mark your calendars for the General Art Show. The exhibit takes place Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, at the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building. Entry guidelines and applications will be available by Friday, March 9, and may be downloaded by visiting the Current Opportunities for Artists webpage. Applications can also be obtained at the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department office during business hours. For updated information on this program and other SSF Cultural Arts activities, visit the Cultural Arts webpage or phone the Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800.
 
Facility and Picnic Rentals
Now Taking Picnic & Building Reservations for 2018

The Parks and Recreation Department is taking reservations for indoor facility rentals and picnic sites. We offer several halls and meetings spaces for nearly any event, including corporate meetings, weddings, dances, birthday celebrations, and banquets. Picnic rental reservations for 2018 are now being accepted.
 
For more information on our offerings, including sample room diagrams, fees, and room capacities, please visit the rentals website. You can reach our rentals team at (650) 829-3800 or by emailing [email protected]. 
 

 
Saturday, February 10th, 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 3rd, 11:00 a.m.
Family Heritage with the San Mateo Genealogical Society
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

Get to the roots of your family tree! Let the San Mateo Genealogical Society be your guide to discovering your ancestry. Topics for discussion will include DNA testing, and interpreting DNA results. You'll also have the opportunity to start your search using Ancestry Library Edition .
 
Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 p.m.
Red Cross of Northern California presents "Are you Prepared?"
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

Are you ready for an emergency? Is everyone in your household aware of your emergency plan? If you're not sure where to start, or maybe just want a refresher, join us for a presentation from the Red Cross on how to prepare yourself for an emergency. The presentation will cover different situations, including what to do in an earthquake or if there is a fire.
The Red Cross of Northern California provides relief to those affected by disasters with a volunteer network of over 7,000 people. The group also works to educate and empower community members on how to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies.

 
Tuesday, March 13th, 6:00p.m.
Author Talk: Wayne A. Wiegand, Part of Our Lives: A People's History of the American Public Library
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

What do you love about the library? Discover the history of America's public libraries in this author talk with library historian and academic, Wayne Wiegand. Wiegand will talk about his book, Part of our Lives, which explores why Americans value libraries not only as civic institutions but also as public places that promote and maintain community. Travel back in time as he shares stories and records dating back to the 1850s, and consider the possibilities for a bright future as South City moves forward in the planning of our new library!
Find out up to date information on the new library on our website .

 
Saturday, March 17th, 2:00 p.m.
Financial Fitness: Building a Strong Financial Foundation
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

In this workshop Brad Hamada will be presenting the most effective and efficient way to build a strong financial future using a few very simple rules of thumb and a little bit of common sense.  Understand how to prioritize your financial obligations to maximize your peace of mind and confidently build a financial foundation that can withstand the test of time.

 
Sunday, March 18th, 3:00 p.m.
Walgreens Talk : Cough and Cold in The Elderly
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

How do you differentiate between a cold or flu?  Learn about non-drug remedies and over-the-counter products that can help alleviate your cough and cold symptoms.

 
Thursday, March 22nd, 6:00 p.m.
De Young Museum presents- Revelations: Art from the African American South
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

A docent from the de Young will give a multimedia presentation on the museum's current exhibit: Revelations: Art from the African American South. The presentation is a celebration of African American artists from the South, and will discuss how despite often being marginalized by the mainstream art community, these artists have created compelling works that highlight the persistent issues of gender, class, and race.
This program is brought to you by the Friends of the South San Francisco Library.
 
 
Saturday, March 24, 2018, 2:00 p.m.
Asian Art Museum presents - Divine Bodies
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Ave., SSF, CA 94080

A docent from the Asian Art Museum's Community Speaker Program, will deliver an educational and entertaining multimedia talk on historical paintings and sculptures from Hindu and Buddhist traditions alongside modern photography. This program invites attendees to ponder the power of transformation, transcendence, and our body's relationship to the cosmos.  This program is made possible by the Friends of the South San Francisco Library.

 

 

City of South San Francisco

Parks and Recreation Department

33 Arroyo Drive

South San Francisco, CA 94080