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Saturday, February 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 Join us in celebrating the grand reopening of this lovely neighborhood park on Saturday, February 25! From 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. volunteers from the Improving Public Places Committee will host a planting event. A ribbon cutting celebration will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thank you for your patience while we work to make your park more beautiful, safe, and fun! To RSVP, please contact the Parks Division Office at (650) 829-3837.
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Senior Services: Dance to Live Music!
Valentine's Day Evening Social
February 14 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Magnolia Center, 601 Grand Ave
Join our Senior Services Program for an evening of live entertainment and refreshments as the Marlena Teich Combo plays live jazz, blues and swing for your listening and dancing pleasure. A live performance by the LDVALI Line Dance Group, will feature line dancing routines. Partners not required -- come and enjoy this fun evening with us! Call (650) 829-3820 to reserve your spot today!
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Artistic Photography on Exhibit
February 10 & 11 | Municipal Services Building
Enjoy Award-winning Photography on Extended Exhibit
in the MSB Atrium Display Window
The SSF Cultural Arts Commission invites the public to its first 2017 art gallery show, a
Photography Exhibit
. This two-day, juried event features a variety of subjects, including nature, action scenes, landscapes, animals, cityscapes and people. Selected works will be available for purchase. A three-week extended exhibit of award-winning works in the SSF Municipal Services Building atrium display window follows the show.
Join us for a special addition to the the Friday, February 10 art gallery opening! You are invited to enjoy the fabulous musical stylings of the Americano Social Club. "
The Americano Social Club plays music for "la dolce vita, a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world."
The event will be held at the Betty Weber Gallery, in the SSF Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. Event dates are Friday, February 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is open to the public, and admission is free.
For more information,
visit Cultural Arts webpage
or contact the South San Francisco Parks & Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800.
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Mark your calendars as Spring 2017 Class and Aquatics Registration is quickly approaching! The
Spring 2017 Activity Guides
will be mailed out by February 13 and are currently
available online here
. Registration for residents begins February 27, at 6:00 a.m. Non-residents can register beginning March 13, at 6:00 a.m. Make sure to plan ahead and check in with the Recreation Office if you will be
registering online
but do not have your family number or personal pin numbers. There are tons of exciting classes to choose from, so register early, before classes fill up! For assistance, registration help, or more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800.
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SSF Parks and Recreation in partnership with AARP will be offering free income tax assistance by trained volunteers at the Magnolia Center, 601 Grand Avenue, 1st Floor. Simple tax returns only.
Appointments are required
. Days and times are as follows:
Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (February 6 - April 10)
Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (February 7 - April 11)
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. (February 18 - April 15)
To schedule an appointment, call our AARP tax line at (650) 534-2224
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Final Two Extraordinary Murals
Completed
You are invited to meet the 2016 utility box mural artists. These talented muralists will be recognized at the 2017 Photography Exhibit on Friday, February 10. The exhibit runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Acknowledgements are scheduled midway through the evening. It is free and open to the public.
The Utility Box Mural Project allows artists and creative community members the opportunity to highlight and share their artistry, while creating pleasant public spaces and deterring graffiti. Paint donations are courtesy of Kelly-Moore Paints in South San Francisco.
For locations and a brochure of past utility box murals and other public art installations, visit the Cultural Arts - Public Art Webpage. Or contact the Parks & Recreation office at (650) 829-3800 for more information on this and other cultural arts programs.
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Senior Tech Help
Tech support courtesy of the Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Theta Omicron Honor Society at Skyline College will be held the next four Saturdays teaching seniors basic computer skills. Desktop computers are available for instruction. Bring your phone, laptop, tablet or any other device. Wi-Fi is also available. These are drop in classes beginning February 4th through February 25th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Keep healthy and stay moving with drop-in fitness classes. No prior registration is required, simply drop-in when convenient with your schedule. Choose from Pickleball, Pilates or Zumba. Each class is just $5.00 and is taught by an enthusiastic instructor. For more information, please call (650) 829-3800.
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Save the Date for the 2017 Youth Art Show
Mark your calendars for the seventeenth presentation of the Youth Art Show, on March 31 and April 1. Celebrating youth artistry, the program features hundreds of visual art exhibits created by students from the SSF Unified School District. Youth performing artists also participate in this joyous and colorful show. The event is open to the public and takes place at the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive. Admission is free. For updated information on this and other SSF Cultural Arts activities, visit the
Cultural Arts webpage
or phone the Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800.
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Facility and Picnic Rentals
For more information on our offerings, including sample room diagrams, fees, and room capacities, please visit the rentals website at www.ssf.net. You can reach our rentals team at (650) 829-3800 or by emailing FacilityRequests@ssf.net.
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California Academy of Sciences
Living Roof Volunteers Needed
One of the prominent draws to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is a living roof dedicated entirely to California native plants. There are now openings for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy plants, fresh air, and making improvements to this dynamic two acre attraction at this well-known premier museum and research facility. The volunteer sessions are every Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. To learn more and apply, visit Cal Academy's website here. Questions? Contact Lauren Alpert, Volunteer Services, at lalpert@calacademy.org or call (415) 379-5192.
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San Mateo Comic Arts Fest 2017
During the whole month of February, San Mateo Libraries will offer an extravaganza of author visits, workshops, and comics-related programs. The goal is to enable aspiring artists and readers of all ages and to celebrate the importance of comics both as an art form and as valid literature.
Thanks to the SSF Friends of the Public Library for their generous support in making the following programs possible.
- Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m., at Grand Ave. Library - Artist Workshop: Aubrey Vora
- Monday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. - Superhero Storytime
- Saturday, February 11th 11:00 a.m. Cartoon Art Museum: Design Your Own Superhero, ages 6-11, registration required, (kids only, sorry parents)
- Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m., at Grand Ave. Library - Author Talk: Thien Pham, Sumo, all ages
- Sunday, February 12th at 3:00 Graphic Novel Author and Illustrator: T. Edward Bak, Island of Memory, all ages
- Wednesday, February 15th at 4:00 p.m., at Grand Ave. Library - Kidz ZINES: Comic Zines
- Thursday, February 16th at 5:00 p.m. Movies@Main: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World [PG-13]
- Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. Family Trivia Night: Comic Books
- Saturday, February 18th, all day Cosplay Day
- Friday, February 24th at 4:00 p.m. Tech Time: Online Comic Making
- Saturday, February 25th at noon, at Grand Ave. Library - Superhero Training Camp
All programs held at SSF Main Library, unless noted.
Graphic Novel Author and Illustrator Talk: T. Edward Bak, Island of Memory
Sunday, February 12th at 3:00 p.m.
Meet the author and illustrator, learn about the process of creating a feature length graphic novel, and the research Bak puts into his writing and art. ISLAND OF MEMORY, Bak's first volume of WILD MAN - The Natural History of Georg Wilhelm Steller, examines the human condition within the natural order at the extremes of the unknown. Part natural history, part adventure yarn and part experimental narrative, this 72-page full-color fever dream is the artistic realization of Bak's inquiry into the socio-ecological consequences of empire. Location: Main Library.
African and African American Storytelling
Saturday, February 25th at 3:30 p.m.
In celebration of National Black History Month, join us for a storytelling session unlike any other with music, movement and mythical tales. With a lifelong love of stories, literature and the performing arts, Kirk Waller has been sharing these art forms with children and adults for over 20 years. He summons all of his God-given talents and masterfully fuses them together - spoken word, rhythm, music and movement to create an unforgettable experience. This is a memorable event for all ages. Location: Main Library.
Amigurumi Program
Tuesday, February 14, 21, 28, March 3 and 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Join us at Main every Tuesday from February 14 through March 7th to learn how to crochet and make these cute little creatures. No need to sign up or have any skills; feel free to drop in and we'll teach you! Supplies, tools and patterns are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Location: Main Library.
Creativity 101 with Aubrey Vora: a Comic Art Fest 2017 event
Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m.
Aubrey Vora, Illustrator, will conduct an artist workshop designed to get those creative juices flowing. Since 2010 Aubrey Vora has been exploring the impact coloring has on personal development and mental health, sharing her coloring pages and supporting kids and adults around the world as they (re) connect with their creative power. She will begin with a few drawing exercises to strengthen your confidence in your artistic abilities, and motivate you to harness your creative spirit. No drawing experience required and all ages are welcome. For further information, visit the
San Mateo Comic Arts Fest 2017
at the county
website
. This program is held at the Grand Ave. Library.
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