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Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 9:00 a.m.
Orange Memorial Park Picnic Shelter
Preschool and elementary school children (8 years old and younger) are invited to participate in South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department's annual egg 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 three hunts occurring at the same time for children ages 2 and under, 3 - 5 and 6 - 8. Participation is free! Parents don't forget your camera. Thank you to our sponsors: South San Francisco Women's Club, See's Candies, Gimbal's Fine Candies, and South San Francisco Friends of Parks and Recreation.
For more information, please
call (650) 829-3800.
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Summer 2017 Class Registration
Mark your calendars as Summer 2017 Class and Aquatics registration is quickly approaching! The Summer 2017 Activity Guides will be mailed out and posted online the week of April 17. Registration for residents begins May 1, at 6:00 a.m. Non-residents can register beginning May 15, 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. 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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Visitors to the Municipal Services Building, on March 31 and April 1, encountered the most delightful energy as they experienced the seventeenth presentation of the Youth Art Show.
This amazing program, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission in partnership with the Unified School District, featured visual art exhibits and performing arts demonstrations. The community viewed hundreds of works in painting, ceramics, sketching, watercolors, mixed-media, photography, and sculpture created by SSFUSD students ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade. All ages indulged their inner artist at the Saturday craft table.
The public also enjoyed captivating dance and music performances by youth artists from the Ballet Folklorico of SSF, Halau 'O Keikiali'i from the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center, RAHITI Polynesian Dance Company.
This extended exhibit of selected entries from the show will be on display from April 5 through April 25 at the Municipal Services Building and City Hall.
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Sports Program
Part-Time Job Opportunities
South San Francisco is searching for highly reliable and responsible people to scorekeep various recreational games and a front desk operation position at the Terrabay Gymnasium and the Recreation Center during the week and some weekends.
Front Desk- Terrabay Gym
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, staff would require to monitor the front desk, set up for recreation classes, and other normal front desk operations.
Scorekeepers
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, scorekeepers would manage the clock or scorebook during league games. There are usually two scorekeepers per game for youth sports and adult basketball and one scorekeeper for adult softball, each game last about one-hour.
For more information, assistance or to apply, s
end or e-mail cover letter and/or resume to:
Bill Stridbeck
Terrabay Gymnasium and Recreation Center
Office: (650) 829-4683, Front Desk:
829-4680
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Online Registration April 15 - May 15
Walk-In Registration at Terrabay Gym: April 24 - May 15
South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department is offering the Junior Giants program this summer. Junior Giants is a great opportunity for boys and girls
8 - 13 years
old to learn the skills of baseball in a non-competitive and fun format. Participants attend one practice per week and play games on Saturday. Junior Giants is more than just baseball however. The lineup includes character development, education, health, and violence prevention.
The Junior Giants program will run from June 12 - August 5, 2017. Best of all, the program is FREE..
Online registration will start on April 15 and May 15. Walk-In Registration will begin on April 24, 2017 at Terrabay Gymnasium and Recreation Center located at 1121 South San Francisco Drive, SSF. Spots will fill up so it is recommended to use the online registration process.
For more information, please call (650) 829-4680 or visit our website.
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Keep healthy and stay moving all Spring long! The Spring session has already begun, but there are still some classes with spaces available. A few upcoming classes that are not to be missed are the free Bocce lessons every Thursday in April and the April 16 Exploratory Butterfly Walk on Sign Hill. Join Some of the recreation classes still have spaces open. If your schedule is busy, not to worry we have plenty of fitness drop in programs to keep you moving too. The Parks and Recreation Department is offering some great drop-in programs again this session. No prior registration is required. Choose from Pickleball, Pilates, Swimming or Zumba. Each class is taught by an enthusiastic instructor and has a drop-in fee between $4.50-$5.50 per class.
Contact the recreation office for more details at (650) 829-3800.
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SSFUSD Seniors - Application Deadline This Month!
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).
Completed applications must be received by Tuesday, April 18, 2017. 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.
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The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department invites members of the community to join us for the seventh annual "Streets Alive! Parks Alive!" event held at Orange Memorial Park on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This annual event celebrates parks, vibrant public spaces, and being active.
Streets Alive! Parks Alive! is a county-wide program to transform streets and parks into safe destinations where people can play, spend quality time with their family and neighbors, and rediscover their neighborhoods.
All are invited to come and enjoy free activities for all ages! The event will include fitness demonstrations, bocce ball games, sports activities, bicycle safety lessons, free admission to the indoor pool, community resource tables, healthy cooking demonstrations. This event also kicks off the opening day of the South San Francisco Farmer's Market at Orange Park!
For more information, please call the Recreation office at (650)829-3800
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Movie Nights in the Park
June 16, 2017 | 8:30 PM - Sing
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Hack the Future
Saturday, April 1, All Day
Get ready for the library's first-ever all-day Hackathon! Hack the Future is for 10-19 year olds who love technology and want to explore in an informal environment, guided by tech industry professionals. Learn about Unity game development tools, 3D modeling and printing, computer programming, Minecraft mods, website development, soldering and more! To guarantee a productive day of instruction, please bring personal laptops with software pre-installed. The library will provide additional laptops if needed. Free lunch and snacks provided. Activities subject to change.
Registration is required; visit
hackthefuture.org
for more information and a list of recommend software to pre-install.
4Cs Speaker Series: Sensory Needs
Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 PM
A representative of 4Cs of San Mateo will conduct a series discussion on four specific topics for parents and caregivers. Join us for the first discussion on, Sensory Needs. They will provide strategies to support children with sensory needs. They will also discuss a variety of strategies and tools to help children feel comfortable exploring as well as learning about the environment around them!
Listen & Lunch: Storytime for Adults
Thursday, April 13, 12:00 PM
Join us at the Grand Avenue Library for a lunch time short story and brief discussion.
This month's selection will be from In Sunlight or in Shadow: Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper. This anthology of stories range across all genres, wedding literary excellence to storytelling savvy.
Author Talk: Sherilyn Connelly, Ponyville Confidential: The History and Culture of My Little Pony, 1981-2016
Thursday, April 13, 6:00 PM
Beloved by young girls around the world, Hasbro's My Little Pony franchise has been mired in controversy since its debut in the early 1980s. Critics dismissed the cartoons as toy advertisements, and derided their embrace of femininity. The 2010 debut of the openly feminist My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic renewed the backlash, as its broad appeal challenged entrenched notions about gendered entertainment.
National Library Week Open House
Saturday, April 15, ALL DAY
Celebrate National Library week with us! We will be providing a variety of crafts appropriate for the entire family and lots of refreshments. You'll also have the opportunity to pick up a Library BINGO card to win a prize.
Dia De Los Ninos with Chiquy Boom
Saturday, April 29, 11:00 AM
Chiquy Boom the clown will perform a Bilingual (English and Spanish) silly magic show! She offers loads of energetic activities, which include, silly magic, music and movement games. After the show stay for a fun open craft activity.
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