South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department
February 2020
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Corrected event date: The 23rd annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair will be taking place on
Friday, March 13, 2020
from 9am to 12pm at the Municipal Services Building.
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2020 General Art Show & "All You Need is Love"
Karaoke Night
Friday, February 14 |
5:30pm-8pm
Saturday, February 15 | 10am-4pm
Karaoke:
Friday, February 14 |
6:30pm-8pm
SSF Municipal Services Building - 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF 94080
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Don’t miss the first 2020 art gallery event, the General Art Show. This popular juried exhibit features two dimensional works in watercolors, painting, and graphics. Selected works will be available for purchase. An extended exhibit of the award-winning art will be on display in the SSF Municipal Services Building atrium window following the show.
"All You Need is Love" at Friday, February 14’s Karaoke Night. Karaoke participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. The last song occurs at 7:50 p.m. Music selections should be suitable for a general audience. So wear your heart on your sleeve and join us for the fun!
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SSF Community Civic Campus Playground - Survey
The City of South San Francisco is asking for community input on the new Community Civic Campus playground design in order to create a playground that meets the needs and wishes of its futures users. As an important piece of the Community Civic Campus, the public park will serve as an amenity for all Library, Parks and Recreation users, and neighboring residents alike. The project team developed two initial playground design concepts and are soliciting your feedback!
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Please visit
bit.ly/CivicCampusPlayground
to participate in a short survey that includes different imagery of both playground concepts.
Thank you!
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Holiday Closure - President's Day
In observance of President's day, all South San Francisco Parks and Recreation programs and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020.
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Summer Camp 2020 Registration
Lottery: February 21 - 28, 2020
Registration Day: Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.
Municipal Services Building - 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco 94080
The City of South San Francisco Parks & Recreation Department will be accepting lottery applications from February 21- 28, 2020 for registration numbers that will determine the order in which prospective participants can register on March 14th for available spaces in the 2020 Summer Camp program.
After School Program Registration:
Lottery applications for the 2020-21 After School Recreation Program will be accepted from April 1-10, 2020.
Please check in with the Park and Recreation Department’s Childcare Program for specific details on the lottery system at (650) 875-6900 or email Recreation Supervisor Laura Armanino at
laura.armanino@ssf.net.
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Spring 2020 Registration Reminder
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The Spring 2020 Activity Guides will be available the week of February 10, 2020. Classes will also be available to view online on our registration
webpage
. Resident Registration will begin on February 24 at 6am online. Non-resident registration will begin Monday, March 9 at 6am online. Please take this time to update/create your account to be ready for your registration date. For questions or assistance, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at (650) 829-3800. View the Classes webpage,
here
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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, complex tax returns such as rental property and depreciated property cannot be prepared at this Free tax site.
Services available the following dates
(NO WALK-INS)
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Mondays - Tuesdays
February 10 - April 6, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
February 11 - April 7, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays
February 22 - April 11, 2020
9:03 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
To register
, please call the Magnolia Senior Services Team at 650-829-3820.
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Tech Assistance at Magnolia
Receive free one-on-one Tech Assistance at Magnolia Center every Saturday in February! Ask questions about emails, texts, computers, iPhones/cell phones or iPads. Desk-top computers are available for use.
Dates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Magnolia Center at 601 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. - 3rd FLoor
Questions? Please call Magnolia Senior Services team at 650-829-3820.
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Winter 2020 Drop-In Classes
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Winter is here and you may be wondering what drop-in classes we may be offering? Did you know we offer more than ten different drop-in fitness classes in SSF, including an open gym and an open gym for seniors? Take a look at the
current Winter Drop in schedule
to see if there are any drop-in fitness classes you'd like to attend or didn't know we offered. 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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Orange Pool - Winter Schedule
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Orange Pool will be open for the Winter now through March 18. Please note, the
pool will be closed on
Monday, February 17, 2020
in observance of President's Day. F
or more information and to view the current Orange Pool schedule, please visit the Aquatics Program
webpage.
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Discover what we can do together! To offer a future opportunity, South San Francisco is building a new 75,000 square foot community center and library. Your donation will help build a spacious new home for our beloved community services and programs! Donate today and learn more at
w
ww.ssfgives.org
.
Registered Charity: #47-2229891
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Follow us on Social Media!
We're on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We post on a daily/weekly basis to bring you the latest news and updates. Take a look:
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Check out “Cookie” - A SSFHS Mural currently on exhibit through February 16
Municipal Services Building atrium window - 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF 94080
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Don’t miss seeing the South San Francisco High School Mural titled, “Cookie,” currently on exhibit through February 16 in the Municipal Services Building atrium window. The mural was created as one of four San Mateo County locations selected for a 10 week pilot art class program, which included a presentation to the SSF Cultural Arts Commission.
“Cookie” was created by SSF High School students who were able to clear their detentions by working together in an art program lead by artist, Joseph Demaree with the assistance of Dylan Roberts, Suzanne Gayle, and supported by Sheila Cepero through the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation.
(
rwcpaf.org
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Each year, we host many public special events in various interest areas with the hope that they will serve our residents. Check out our Events webapge and don't forget to save the dates!
Please note, updated versions of the calendar will be available on our events
webpage
. For questions regarding upcoming special events, please contact the Recreation office at 650-829-3800.
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Sign Hill Stewards - Habitat Restoration
Dates: 2/12, 2/15, 3/11, 3/14 | 9am to 12pm
Sign Hill Parking lot at Ridgeview Ct, SSF
Free - Volunteer Opportunity
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Join the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department for a morning of fresh air, beautiful views, and meaningful habitat restoration on Sign Hill! Help us conserve and restore their habitat by removing invasive plants and planting native plants! Sign Hill Stewards will do important work while also learning more about the wildlife in their backyard.
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Valentine's Day Dance
Friday, February 14, 2020 | 4:30pm to 8pm
Magnolia Center - 3rd Flr, 601 Grand Ave., SSF
Cost: $7.00
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Magnolia Center will be hosting the 4
th
annual Valentine's Day Dance on February 14! There will be music by the popular local band Red Concepcion and his band. Advance registration required. Please call 650-829-3820 for more information.
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President's Day Luncheon
Friday, February 20, 2020 | 111:30am-1pm
Magnolia Center - 3rd Flr, 601 Grand Ave., SSF
Cost: $6.00
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Magnolia Center will be celebrating all of America's past presidents! There will be a speaker discussing the upcoming census. Bingo afterwards! Advance registration required. Please call 650-829-3820 for more information.
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Community Maintenance & Planting
Saturday, February 22 | 9am
Sign Hill Park - Diamond Ave Entrance
Free - Volunteer Opportunity
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Join the SSF Improving Public Places for a planting volunteer opportunity on beautiful Sign Hill! Get a chance to make a difference in the community, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors. To RSVP, please email kari.jung@ssf.net or call 650-829-3837.
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23rd annual Senior Health & Fitness Fair
Friday, March 13, 2020| 9am to 12pm
Municipal Services Building - 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF
Free admission
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The SSF Senior Services is teaming up with Kaiser Permanente of South San Francisco to bring you another fun and informative way to learn about your health and well being. There will be FREE health screenings, community information tables and more!
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Youth Art Show
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 4pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, April 4, 2020| 10am to 4pm
Municipal Services Building - 33 Arroyo Drive, SSF
Free admission
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Join us for the 2020 Youth Art Show, celebrating the artistry of SSFUSD students. This amazing program features hundreds of artwork creating by students from kindergarten through high school. This program also features youth performing arts.
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89th annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2020| 9am
Orange Memorial Park - Eucalyptus Shelter
Free admission
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Preschool and elementary school children (8 years old and younger) are invited to participate in our annual hunt. Children can search for eggs, hidden prizes and meet the Easter Bunny. This hunt will take place rain or shine at the Eucalyptus Shelter at Orange Memorial Park.
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Parks & Facilities Announcements
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Picnic and Facility Rentals -
Now available for online booking!
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NEW!
Many of our picnic sites are now available to the public via our
online registration webpage
. The Eucalyptus Shelter and Westborough Shelter must be reserved in person at the recreation office. Group picnic areas are available for private rentals during the weekends in March-October.
Facility:
Looking to book one of our Recreation Centers for your next event? Take a look at our facility rental locations via our rentals webpage for more information!
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Submit Your Parks and Trees Service Requests Online Using SeeClickFix
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Do you have a request for service for parks or tree concerns? Fallen branches and damaged trees are especially common issues this time of year as a result of rain, saturated soil, and strong winds. Please help us address storm damage and other park or tree related issues by submitting a service request on our website,
http://www.ssf.net/our-city/engage-ssf
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The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department is looking for dedicated and talented individuals to join our awesome team!
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Part-Time Positions:
Whether you are looking for a summer job, a rewarding career path, or an additional income, we hope you will consider applying for one of our many part-time hourly job openings. Positions start at $15 per hour.
Check out our job postings page at
www.ssf.net/rec
for a detailed list of open positions including desired qualifications, specific job duties, and salary information.
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South San Francisco Public Library:
For more information about the SSF Public Library, please visit
www.ssf.net/library
or call 650-829-3860.
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Thrilling Tales: A Lunchtime Storytime for Grownups
Friday, February 7, 12pm-1pm
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Join us for Thrilling Tales, a lunchtime story time for adults, which features exciting short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud by people who know how to draw suspense from every word. No registration is required, so drop by for some spine-tingling fun.
February’s Thrilling Tales are:
On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning
by Haruki Murakami
The Fruit of My Woman
by Han Kang
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Celebrating the Centennial of Votes for Women in the U.S, 1920-2020
Saturday, February 29, 2pm
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
2020 marks the centennial of American women nationally winning the right to vote. This was a decades-long nonviolent civil rights movement that lies at the heart of our democracy and the centennial is a cause for great celebration. Learn about the drive for equal rights and how women won not only passage of the 19th Amendment but also their political freedom.
This beautifully illustrated presentation reviews women’s grassroots campaigns in the states, including California and New York, and nationally, including lobbying, picketing, boycotts and direct action. See how important women’s political actions have been in the expansion of democracy in the United States. Mr. Cooney, author of “Winning the Vote: The Triumph of the American Woman Suffrage Movement,” has studied women’s drive for equal rights for more than 25 years and has become a recognized expert on this historic movement.
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Maker Girl
Saturday, February 1st, 2pm
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Join us for an exciting 3D printing session! MakerGirl inspires young girls to be active in STEM through 3D printing. During the session, participants are introduced to the 3D design and 3D printing process and learn how to design and 3D print their own object. Participants will get to take home their 3D printed object. This program is intended for girls 7-10 years old and EventBrite registration is required via
https://bit.ly/2TdBfDY
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Friday, February 7, 6pm
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
*Friday, February 28
th
, 6:00 p.m.
*Grand Library, 306 Walnut Ave., SSF, CA 94080
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we're having special Friday evening story time events where you can relax in your pajamas and listen to children's author, Oliver Chin, present his book, The Year of the Rat.
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Café con pan: Club del libro español
Sábado 15 de febrero, 11am-12pm
Gran Biblioteca del Sur de San Francisco, 306 Walnut Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
¡El Spanish Reading Club ha regresado este 2020! Nos reuniremos el tercer sábado de cada mes para discutir y tomar un café con pan de junio a diciembre. Cada mes leeremos autores latinoamericanos y de habla hispana para aprender de nuestra cultura y por qué no hablar sobre temas importantes. El libro del mes de febrero es "El cielo en un infierno encaja", de Cristina López Barrio. Este famoso autor nos trae una nueva entrega sobre la independencia femenina. Una mujer está encarcelada en una prisión acusada de brujería donde tiene que luchar contra los reproches machistas y racistas. Recoja su copia gratuita en el mostrador de la Biblioteca de La Grand Avenida.
El libro de febrero es "El Cielo en Un Infierno Cabe", de Cristina López Barrio. Cristina trae a la mesa temas sobre feminismo, racismo y machismo. Cafecito con Pan discutirá autores hispanos y latinoamericanos de junio a diciembre el tercer sábado de cada mes.
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