SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS & RECREATION
December 2018
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Each year in the winter issue of the Activity Guide the Parks and Recreation Department provides the public with a summary of projects and activities for the calendar year, and reflects upon the extent to which we accomplish the Department's core mission. This year we are proud to have completed many projects that benefit you, our customers. Some of the projects include the launch of CivicRec for program registration and facility scheduling, playground improvements at Alta Loma Park, and the acquisition of 21 acres of open space on Sign Hill, no known as Friends of Liberty Park. We encourage you to
read our more detailed report on page one of the Activity Guide here
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Have a safe, happy holiday season and be sure to check back in 2019 for many exciting recreation events and new atrium window exhibits.
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Holiday Caroling
Monday, December 17, 2018
3rd Floor | 9:30am - 10:30am
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Come join us at the Magnolia Center at 601 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco for a performance from students of Buri Buri Elementary school who will sing Christmas Carols for visitors.
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"Getting to know You"
Thursday, December 20, 2018
3rd Floor | 9:30am - 10:30am
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Over 30 students from Martin school will sing, speak to seniors and distribute handmade holiday cards. Early breakfast will be served to seniors who volunteer to be interviewed by the students. Limited to the first 30 participants. Register in person. For questions, call Magnolia Center at (650) 829-3820.
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SSF Civic Ballet - Nutcracker
Friday, December 21, 2018 | 7pm
Saturday, December 22, 2018 | 1pm & 7Pm
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The Parks and Recreation Department's Civic Ballet will be offering three showings of the annual Nutcracker production on Friday, December 21st at 7pm and Saturday, December 22 at 1pm and 7pm at South San Francisco High School.
Cost: $8 Adults, $6 Youth. Ticket sales will begin December 3 at the Recreation office at 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF.
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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. The Karaoke event starts at 6:30 p.m. with the event room doors opening shortly beforehand. 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.
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Holiday Hours
Please note the following holiday hours and closures for the Parks and Recreation Department – Administrative Office at 33 Arroyo Drive:
- Monday, December 24 and 31 – open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 25 and January 1 – CLOSED
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Did you miss the Thanksgiving Fun Run?
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We’re sorry that the 45th Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run scheduled for Sunday, November 18 was cancelled due to the poor air quality in the Bay Area. Registered participants can still pick up their t-shirts at the Parks and Recreation Department at 33 Arroyo Drive during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A credit will also be issued to registered participants, which can be applied to future recreation activities. Call (650) 829-3800 for more information.
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Alta Loma Playground Equipment Repairs
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If you have visited Alta Loma Park recently, you may have noticed that the playground equipment has undergone minor repairs. The manufacturer has re-powdercoated a portion of the equipment. It was discovered that the original paint used by the manufacturer was not UV resistant, and the equipment was noticeably fading despite only having been installed for less than a year. We’re happy we found this while the product was still under warranty so repairs could be made.
Equipment will be reinstalled as soon as possible.
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Winter Camp -
Limited spaces still available!
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Camp Dates:
- December 21, 27 and 28
- January 2 and 4
Camp hours are from 7:30am - 6:00pm.
Registration must be done in person at the Joseph Fernekes Building at 781 Tennis Drive from 8:00am to 5:00pm in South San Francisco.
Limited spaces may still be available.
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City and County of San Mateo
State of the County 2018 Address
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Please join Supervisor Dave Pine, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, for the State of the County address on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Municipal Services Building at 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Housing
- Transit
- Water
- Energy
No rsvp required. For questions, contact Pine's office at (650) 363-4571 or dburruto@smcgov.org.
Learn more about this event
here
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Calling All Photography Enthusiasts!
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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2019 Utility Box Mural Project
Create stunning South City streetscapes!
Project guidelines available December 18, 2019
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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 place are welcome.
Designs that reflect the history, diversity, character or culture of South San Francisco are encouraged.
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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 Recreation & Aquatic Class Registration
Winter session activity guides are now available. Resident registration will begin online at 6:00am on Monday, December 3. Non-resident registration will begin online at 6:00am on Monday, December 17. For questions or assistance with online account information please contact the Parks and Recreation office (650) 829-3800.
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OMP Pool Closed
Yearly Scheduled Maintenance
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Orange Pool will be closed for pool and facility maintenance December 1 through January 1. Pool will re-open on January 2.
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Pickleball at Buri Buri Park
Check out the new pickleball striping on the tennis courts at Buri Buri Park! The new striping was installed after hearing public requests for outdoor pickleball courts. Pickleball is a racquet sport, held on a court the size of a badminton court, but employs a lower net, solid paddles, and a whiffle ball. Four pickleball courts fit on the same footprint as the one tennis court at Buri Buri Park. Not familiar with pickleball? Try our drop-in pickleball class on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Terrabay Gymnasium for $5. Call (650) 829-3800 for more information.
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Stay busy and active this December 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. 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.
Picnic rental reservations are closed from November through February. Except for picnic shelters, picnic areas may be used on a first come, first served basis during the closed season. In January, we will begin 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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Did you know that the palm trees on the South side of Tennis Drive in Orange Memorial Park were planted in 1946 by former Parks Gardener, John Previti? John planted nine of these stately date palms as a living tribute to Americans lost in the world wars. 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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Food for Fines
November 1 - December 31
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Do you have overdue fines or fees on your library account? You can clear them by bringing non-perishable food items to the library for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank! Any amount of food will clear your fines and fees from all Peninsula Library System libraries. Please be sure to bring your donations to a service desk so we can make sure to credit your account. Charges for lost or damaged books cannot be cleared with a Food for Fines donation.
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Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Healthy Eating: A Nutrition Workshop Led by CalFresh
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Want to make healthier eating choices, but need some expert advice? Join the
CalFresh
Outreach team to learn how! In this workshop, a registered dietitian will teach you how to eat healthy, shop smart, and live well. Also, learn more about CalFresh to see if it can help you. See you there!
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Friday, December 7th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Winter Open House
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Join us in a celebration of winter!
Throughout the day we will have crafts for all ages, holiday movies, and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you at the library.
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Friday, December 7th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Winter Open House
Grand Ave Library. 306 Walnut Ave., SSF, CA 94080
Join us in a celebration of winter!
Throughout the day we will have crafts for all ages, holiday movies, and refreshments. A special performance by the Parkway Heights Middle School Woodwinds will begin at 3:45 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the library.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 p.m.
Visual Tour: Matt Ritter - California Plants: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Join
Matt Ritter
, botany professor and author of the new book
California Plants
, for a visual tour and celebration of California’s iconic native flora. There are more than 5,000 native species in California—one in five of which are now rare or endangered. Author Matt Ritter, professor of botany at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, will take attendees on a visual “tour” through the state’s most iconic flora in a lecture based on his new book,
California Plants
. A richly illustrated field guide to the state’s spectacular native plants, the book also seeks to raise awareness of the unique beauty that’s at risk
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Saturday, December 15th, 2:00 p.m.
Financial Fitness 101: Building Wealth & Asset Accumulation
SSF Main Library 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
As confusing as the financial landscape may seem, there is a formula to wealth. Master this formula and you can be supremely confident in your ability to make good financial decisions to build wealth effectively for your family. Learn about how money works, how to make it work best for you by maximizing each wealth component, and simple strategies to help you systematically build long term wealth to further secure your retirement. Brad Hamada will introduce methods to get you on your way to becoming your own money manager!
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