SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS & RECREATION
January 2019
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Community Civic Campus Update
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The exciting Community Civic Campus project will be located at the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. The new campus, scheduled to open in late 2022, will consist of new state-of-the-art facilities. Phase 1 will include a Police Station and combined Library and Parks & Recreation Community Center, with parking and landscaping improvements. Schematic design is the first design phase, where design options are explored that illustrate the general scope, scale, and relationship of project components. Over the next several months the project architects will continue to advance the schematic designs. Project architects, the SmithGroup team, will share their progress to date on the schematic design for the joint Library/Community Center at a series of public meetings in 2019:
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Parks & Recreation Commission
7:00 pm
City Council Chambers, Municipal
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Library Board
6:00 pm
Main Library Main Auditorium, Lower Level, 840 West Orange Avenue
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
City Council Meeting
7 :00 pm
City Council Chambers, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive
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Wednesday, February 6
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
6:00 pm
2
nd
Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue
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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Planning Commission
7:00 pm
City Council Chambers, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Design Review Board
4:00 pm
Annex Conference Room, 315 Maple Avenue
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The public is invited, and encouraged to attend these meetings. Although the presentations will be similar, issues most relevant for each group (Parks and Recreation, Library, Bicycle and Pedestrian, etc.) will be highlighted at each meeting. If you are interested in receiving additional information, please contact:
CommunityCivicCampus@ssf.net
, visit the website at
http://www.measurewssfcivic.com/
, or phone 650-829-6603.
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SING in the New Year
A Karaoke Night “Celebration”
Friday, January 25, 2019 | 6:30pm-7:50pm
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SING in the New Year with your friends by joining the celebration at the Cultural Arts Commission-sponsored Karaoke Night on Friday, January 25, 2019. Arrive early to enjoy the fine art exhibit running concurrently. The art exhibit opens at 5:30 p.m. The Karaoke event starts at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. The last song occurs at 7:50 p.m. This is public gallery and event space. Music selections should be suitable for a general audience. Admission is free. The event takes place at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive. Visit our website below or contact the SSF Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for information.
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Artistic Photography Exhibit
Friday, January 25, 2019 | 5:30pm-8:00pm
Saturday, January 25, 2019 |10:00am-4:00pm
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The SSF Cultural Arts Commission invites the public to its first 2019 art gallery show, a Photography Exhibit. This two-day, juried event will feature variety of subjects, including nature, action scenes, landscapes and people. Selected works will be available for purchase. An extended exhibit of award-winning art in the SSF Municipal Services Building atrium display window follows the show.
The program takes place in the Betty Weber Gallery, at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. Event dates are Friday, January 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For information, contact the SSF Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 or visit our website below.
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2019 Utility Mural Project
Create stunning South City streetscapes!
Project guidelines now available
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The Cultural Arts Commission invites artists and creative community members to create stunning South City streetscapes by transforming drab utility boxes into splendid works of art! Distinctive images that celebrate beauty, offer a positive outlook and create a sense of identity and place are welcome. Designs that reflect the history, diversity, character or culture of South San Francisco are encouraged.
Complete project guidelines are now available. Guidelines and FAQ (
Frequently Asked Questions
) info may be obtained by visiting the “Artist Opportunities” page below or at the SSF Parks and Recreation Department office, 33 Arroyo Drive. Contact the SSF Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for additional information.
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Valentine's Day for the Troops
Friday, January 25, 2019 | 9:00am-12:00pm
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Join us to make Valentine cards for the troops who are deployed overseas. We will start with a delicious breakfast co-sponsored by Westborough Royale. Advanced registration required and limited to the first 40 participants only.
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Alta Loma Playground Reopened
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Alta Loma
Park is now open again, after minor repairs. Alta Loma Park is one of several parks in the Parks 11 project. To learn more about this new comprehensive program, please visit the Parks 11 webpage
here
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Free Tax Preparation
Appointments staring January 7, 2018
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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. There is no income limit. However, we cannot prepare complex tax returns such as rental property and depreciated property.
Services available the following dates
(NO WALK-INS)
:
Mondays - Tuesdays
Feb 11/12 - Apr 8/9, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays
Feb 23 - Apr 13, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Last day to register is on April 12, 2019.
Please call 650-829-3820 to register.
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2019 Parks & Recreation Events
Save the dates!
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The 2019 Parks and Recreation Calendar of Events is here! We have many fun and exciting events planned for the new year to come. Don't miss out on any future events by saving the dates. From Movie Nights to Concert in the Park, we have several events for all ages ages. Please note, dates are subject to change. You can view the 2019 events,
here
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Don’t miss a special Cultural Arts Exhibit - MSB Atrium Display Window
Inviting Entries for a Photography Exhibit in January 2019
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The community is invited to enjoy the Cultural Arts Commission's 2019 Photography Exhibit taking place January 25 and 26. This gallery exhibit features artistic photography by local and Bay Area artists. Selected works will be available for purchase. Following the event there will be an extended exhibit of award-winning works in the Municipal Services Building atrium display window.
Entries are invited for this juried exhibit. Delivery deadline is Wednesday,
January 23
, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. On this date, completed applications, artwork and fees should be hand-delivered to the Betty Weber Gallery at 33 Arroyo Drive. For
entry applications, visit
www.ssf.net/culturalarts
and select the “
Current Opportunities for Artists
” link
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Applications may also be obtained at the SSF Recreation Department office, at 33 Arroyo Drive, during business hours.
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New City "Swag"!
Featuring hats and caps
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New merchandise! The City of South San Francisco has launched a new "South City," design at this year's Concert in the Park. Get your hands on a shirt and hat with the new South San Francisco Logo today! Hats come in black and navy blue. Shirts in black only (Sizes are limited). Hat - one size, fits all with adjustable strap. Cost for hats and shirts at $20 each. You can purchase a shirt and hat at the Recreation office in the Municipal Services Building at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco. For questions, please call the Recreation office at (650) 829-3800.
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Circle 3.0 Free Tree Program: Attention Paradise Valley and Peck's Lot Neighbors
Are you a resident of the Paradise Valley or Peck's Lot neighborhoods?
The City of South San Francisco has received a grant to plant 200 street trees in the Paradise Valley and Peck’s Lot neighborhoods, and we are asking for your assistance by adopting a FREE 15-gallon street tree as part of the Circle 3.0 program.
Part of the California
Urban Forestry
Council’s Invest from the Ground Up tree planting program, Circle 3.0 is
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missions, and the City of South San Francisco is excited to partner with West Coast Arborists to bring this wonderful opportunity to our community! As you may be aware, there are many benefits to having trees in your neighborhood such as increasing your home’s value, beautifying your street, traffic calming, trapping air pollution, and improving public health.
Trees may be planted in these two neighborhoods, either in front of your home or on the side, in the City’s easement. Additional trees on the north side of Randolph Avenue between Highland Avenue and North Spruce Avenue will also be available for adoption. Adopting and caring for the tree is as easy as watering it weekly. West Coast Arborists and City staff will maintain the tree, including monitoring and trimming. Trees will be planted on
April 20, 2019
as part of an Arbor Day Planting volunteer event. Please save the date and note that
a
call for volunteers will be advertised soon.
Not a Paradise Valley or Peck's Lot Neighborhood Resident?
West Coast Arborists is rolling out a tree giveaway program for smaller 3 gallon sized trees. Visit their website here for details:
http://energysavingtrees.arborday.org/#Home
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Winter Session Classes
Begin the week of January 7, 2019
Fall recreation and aquatics classes are scheduled to begin the week of January 7, 2019. Check your receipts for class specific start dates, times and locations. If you have not yet registered for Winter classes, do so today! There are still plenty of classes with limited availability.
View our activity guide
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browse online
, or contact the Recreation office to register (650) 829-3800. Please note online registration will close once classes begin, and all registration will need to be completed through the Recreation office at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco.
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Orange Memorial Park Pool is will re-open after a yearly maintenance closure on January 2, 2019. Please note pool will be closed on the following days:
- Monday, January 21, 2019 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
For more information about Orange Memorial Park Pool, please visit our Aquatics Division
webpage.
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Stay busy and active this January with a variety of drop-in classes from Pickleball to Zumba. No pre-registration is necessary. Please note all drop-in fees are cash only and exact change is suggested. Classes subject to change. If you have questions or need more information on the drop-in programs, please contact the Recreation office at (650) 829-3800.
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Facility & Picnic Rentals
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The Parks and Recreation Department is taking reservations for indoor facility rentals. We offer several halls and meetings spaces for nearly any event, including corporate meetings, weddings, dances, birthday celebrations, and banquets.
We are now accepting reservations for the open picnic season in March through October.
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
FacilityRequest@ssf.net
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Tree Preservation Ordinance
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The city is endowed and forested with a variety of healthy and valuable trees which must be protected and preserved. The preservation of trees is essential to the health, welfare and quality of life of the citizens of the city because these trees preserve the scenic beauty of the city, maintain ecological balance, prevent erosion of top soil, counteract air pollution and oxygenate the air, absorb noise, maintain climatic and micro-climatic balance, help block wind, and provide shade and color. For these reasons, the City of South San Francisco has a Tree Preservation Ordinance. Under this ordinance essentially no "
protected tree
" shall be removed or pruned without a permit.
If you're ever unsure if you need a permit, call the Parks Division Office at (650) 829-3837 and we'll be happy to assist you.
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Did you know about the Previti Palms?
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Check out Park and Recreation’s latest interpretive panel, located near the Orange Memorial Pool, at the crosswalk across Tennis Drive. This sign tells the interesting story of the Previti Palms, the majestic row of Canary Island Date Palms on Tennis Drive, grown from seeds gathered from Mission San Jose de Guadalupe in Fremont. Watch for more postings in the coming weeks of interpretive signage and plaques that describe the historical and ecological context of various people and places in parks and recreation that have contributed to making South San Francisco such a unique and special community.
Community members can find new interpretive signage marking the history of these palm trees near the front of Orange Pool, located at
1 West Orange Avenue
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Saturday, January 5th, 2:00 p.m
Titanic Today: Book Signing & Lecture with Historian Sheryl Rinkol
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Travel back in time with historian and author, Sheryl Rinkol, as she presents the chronological history of the Titanic! Examining how the Titanic legend perpetuated over the last 106 years, Sheryl will share her collection of rare collectibles, travels, and research, followed by a Q&A and book signing of her book
Titanic Today
. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday, January 5th, 12:00 p.m
Train Your Brain to Stop the Gain: Be Your Ideal Weight
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Want to lose weight? Learn techniques you can use to change your patterns of thought, feeling and behavior so they work for you, rather than against you. Discover and Be Your Ideal Weight. No matter what diet or nutritional plan you follow, the right mindset makes all the difference when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.
Presenter: Gary Schwantes
Gary Schwantes, MFA, CCH, CHt is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Credentialed Teacher and founder of Rising Star Personal Development Services in Burlingame, CA. Rising Star offers both Hypnotherapy and Acupuncture to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
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Tuesday, January 8th, 6:00p.m.
South San Francisco Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
The South San Francisco Friends of the Library is looking for a few good friends! Join us at our public quarterly meeting and help support children's programming, adult literacy tutoring, summer learning and many other library programs.
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Saturday, January 26th, 12:00 p.m.
Finding Our Stories: Craft Talk with Writer Sean Davis
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
We all have a story to tell. Join award-winning author and Purple Heart combat veteran Sean Davis, author of,
The Wax Bullet War,
in this two hour craft talk about finding your story and putting it on the page. We will examine what it means to write nonfiction and ask why is nonfiction the only genre of writing that is defined by what it is not: not fiction. We will have two to three writing exercises and discuss how we can shape our own stories while still being true to our experiences, we will list some guidelines that may be helpful when gathering your memories and creating a story from them, and we will talk about how to use the pain and trauma in our lives in a positive way inside our stories.
Sean Davis is the author of
The Wax Bullet War
, a Purple Heart Iraq War veteran, the winner of the Legionnaire of the Year Award from the American Legion in 2015, and the recipient of the Emily Gottfried Emerging Leader, Human Rights award for 2016. His stories, essays, and articles have appeared in the the Ted Talk Book,
The Misfit’s Manifesto
(Simon and Schuster), Forest Avenue Press anthology
City of Weird
,
Sixty Minutes
,
Story Corps
,
Flaunt Magazine
,
The Big Smoke
,
Human
the movie, and much more.
Laptops are available for checkout or please bring your own writing materials.
This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Connect with Sean Davis
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