SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS & RECREATION
April 2019
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After School Recreation Program Registration Lottery
Monday, April 1 t0 Thursday, April 11
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The Parks & Recreation Department will be accepting
lottery applications
for the available spaces at the licensed After School Recreation Programs at Buri Buri, Monte Verde, Ponderosa, and Spruce Elementary Schools, and the REAL Programs at Los Cerritos and Martin Elementary Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. Enrollment in the program will be determined by lottery. Call (650) 875-6900 or click on the link for more information.
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Spring Senior Luncheon
Thursday, April 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm
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Are you ready to spring forward this year? Magnolia Center Senior Services will be welcoming this year's Spring season with a luncheon for seniors. Lunch will be fried chicken. Advanced registration is required. Fee is $6. There will be Bingo afterwards. Lunch will take place at Magnolia Center, 3rd floor at 601 Grand Ave, SSF. For more information, call 650-829-3820.
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Paint with Friends
Friday, April 12 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Join us for a fun paint and wine night! The Friends of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their next wine and paint night on Friday, April 12. Participants will have a take home canvas, art supplies with wine and appetizers. Cost: $50. Participants must be 21+. For more information and registration, click the link to learn more.
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Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13 | 9:00am
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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 and hidden prizes as well as visit with the Easter Bunny. The hunt takes place rain or shine at the Orange Park Picnic Shelter. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more information (650) 829-3800.
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Volunteers Needed: Circle 3.0 Tree Planting Project
Saturday, April 20 | 9:00am
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Join us on April 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Paradise Valley Pocket Park behind the Martin Elementary School ballfield as part of an Arbor Day Planting volunteer event and help us plant nearly 200 trees in the Paradise Valley and Peck’s Lot Neighborhoods. Please email us at
circle3.0@ssf.net
to RSVP if you're interested in participating as a volunteer in this wonderful event!
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Streets Alive! Parks Alive!
Saturday, May 4 | 9:00am-1:00pm
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The Parks & Recreation Department is busy planning a variety of free and fun activities for all ages at the annual
Streets Alive! Parks Alive!
event on Saturday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Orange Memorial Park. Some but not all of the activities will include Biking, Bootcamp, Basketball, Recreation Swim, Cooking Class, Zumba, Community Resource Tables and much more. Come join the FUN!
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Did you miss our Urban Forest Master Plan Community Meeting, but want to share your feedback about the state of the city’s trees and your vision for the future of our urban forest? Please help us by sharing your feedback by taking this brief survey. You can take the survey by clicking the button below.
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SSF USD Graduating Seniors -
Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship - $500.00 minimum award.
Application deadline April 26!
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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. There is a possibility of one winner at each of the three high schools: SSF High School, El Camino High School, and Baden High School. Completed applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
. Applications should be mailed or delivered to: SSF Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
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2019 Utility Mural Project
Create stunning South City streetscapes!
Entry deadline April 26!
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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. Contact the South Sand Francisco Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800 for information.
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Art In The City - Enjoy this FREE Exhibit in April
The 2019 Youth Art Show Extended Exhibit at the MSB and City Hall
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Visitors to the Municipal Services Building on March 15 and 16 encountered amazing art as they enjoyed the nineteenth presentation of the
Youth Art Show
. This annual program, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission in partnership with the Unified School District, featured fantastic visual art exhibits and performing arts demonstrations. An extended exhibit of select entries is currently on display through April 16 at the Municipal Services Building and City Hall.
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Entries are invited for “Floral Mania - A Quilting Exhibit”
Friday, May 10 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, May 11 | 10:00am-4:00pm
SSF Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive
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Quilting enthusiasts are invited to submit entries for “Floral Mania - A Quilting Exhibit”. The deadline for entry and delivery of quilts is Wednesday, May 8, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Entries, with completed applications and fees should be delivered to the Betty Weber Gallery at the Municipal Services Building. Visit
www.ssf.net/culturalarts
or call (650) 829-3800 for more information.
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39th Annual SSF Police Association Senior Pancake Breakfast
Save the date!
Joint the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department Senior Services and the South San Francisco Police Department for their annual Senior Pancake Breakfast! Save the date for
Sunday, May 19, 2019
at Magnolia Senior Center, 601 Grand Avenue, 3rd Floor. Free. Breakfast seating times are 9:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am. For more information call (650) 829-3820.
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Stay informed and connected through our Social Media Pages. Get the latest news and updates on a daily basis!
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Transit District Launches San Mateo County Mobility Resource Center
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This month the San Mateo County Transit District launched the
San Mateo County Mobility Resource Center
– a new informational program designed to match older adults and those with accessibility needs with transportation services that best fit their needs.
The resource center is a one-stop shop providing customers with free mobility assessment services either over the phone or online using the interactive “
Find Your Ride
” tool to identify compatible transportation services in San Mateo County. The resource center expands upon the information provided by the annually published
Senior Mobility Guide
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In addition to transportation service matching, the online resource center provides information on staying fit, safe driving, veteran services and more. District staff are coordinating with local organizations and senior centers that support seniors to educate potential users of the service.
“It is critical that our growing population of older adults have easy access to public transportation resources they need,” said April Chan, Chief Officer of Planning, Grants and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. “The Mobility Resource Center is one piece of that larger effort, which we are working to address in partnership with local community organizations.”
The District’s new Mobility Resource Center comes at a time when San Mateo County’s older adult population (ages 65+) currently sits at about 114,770, roughly 15 percent of the County’s overall population. The proportion of older adults in San Mateo County is projected to rise by 82 percent by the year 2040. In that same time, the number of residents over the age of 75 is expected to more than double.
Customers can access the Mobility Resource Center online at
www.PeninsulaRides.com
or over the phone by calling 1-800-660-4287. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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About the San Mateo County Transit District: The San Mateo County Transit District operates 70 SamTrans routes throughout San Mateo County. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the San Mateo County Transit District also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. The San Mateo County Transit District has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since 1976.
Free translation assistance is available.
Para traducción llama al 1.800.660.4287; 如需翻譯,請電 1.800.660.4287.
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Summer Internship Opportunities - Applications Due April 5
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The City of South San Francisco is pleased to announce the offering of several exciting summer internship opportunities as part of the 2019 Two County (San Mateo & Santa Clara) Next Generation Regional Internship Program for current undergraduate or graduate students. The SSF Parks and Recreation Department will have a position in the Parks Division and one in the Recreation Division. Click the buttons to learn more!
For a full list of opportunities being offered by the City of South San Francisco
,
visit
the City of SSF CalOpps page
for a listing of all internship and other opportun
ities.
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Visit our new "Job Opportunities" webpage!
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The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department now has a Job Opportunities webpage. Are you interested in working for us? We have various job opportunities currently available in our Aquatics, Childcare, Recreation and Parks Division. View the full list of jobs today!
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Spring 2019 Session Classes
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The Spring 2019 Recreation and Aquatic classes started the week of March 26, 2019. It's not too late to register for classes! Class subject to availability.
For questions or assistance with online account information please contact the Parks and Recreation office at (650) 829-3800.
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Jr. Giants Sign Ups
Registration begins April 13 online
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South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department is please to be offering the Junior Giants program this summer. Junior Giants is a great opportunity for boys and girls ages 5 - 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. The lineup includes character development, education, health, and violence prevention.
The program is FREE.
For further assistance, please contact Bill Stridbeck at (650) 829-4683 or email bill.stridbeck@ssf.net.
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Orange Memorial Park Pool is open for the spring session.
For more information about Orange Memorial Park Pool, please visit the Aquatics Program
webpage.
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April 2019 Drop-in Classes
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Spring has arrived! Stay busy and active this April 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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Parks & Facilities Announcements
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After a recent storm toppled a large tree at Buri Buri Park, staff converted it to a lovely bench overlooking the ballfield! Visit Buri Buri Park, and check out the work of our talented tree crew!
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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, here:
http://www.ssf.net/our-city/engage-ssf
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Facility & Picnic Rentals
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The Parks and Recreation Department is taking reservations for indoor facility rentals and reservations for the picnic season open in March through October. We offer several halls and meeting spaces for nearly any event, including corporate meetings, weddings, dances, birthday celebrations, and banquets.
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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Thursday, April 4th, 6:00 p.m.
Financial Literacy: Social Security
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Learn the basics and some of the lesser known details about social security in this informational session presented by Emmanuel Obel. Whether you are already collecting or planning on filing in the future, this class will give you the information you need.
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Saturday, April 6th, 2:00 p.m.
Asian Art Museum presents Jade: Stone of Heaven
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
A docent from the Asian Art Museum’s Community Speaker Program, will deliver an educational and entertaining multimedia talk on
Jade: Stone of Heaven
with a brief introduction about the formation and classifications of jade, followed by an appreciation of select jade pieces (examples from 18th - early 20th century China) with a focus on the symbolic and auspicious meanings of jade pieces. With a visual presentation of jade pieces crafted over thousands of years, the program delves into some of the reasons this stone has been so prized. This program is made possible by the South San Francisco Friends of the Library.
Connect with the Asian Art Museum
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Tuesday, April 9th, 6:00 p.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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Meet South City’s BPAC!
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Meet the members of the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and learn about “Active South City,” the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for SSF, currently in development. Before the presentation enjoy a screening of the film, “Power to the Pedals--Bike Culture.”
This documentary portrays the transformative vision and extraordinary efforts of Wenzday Jane, a young woman whose mechanical skills and innovative actions are reshaping her community. Wenzday Jane goes to the heart of the sustainability issue by offering practical economic solutions, and suggests that things don't have to be the way they are.
Connect with the South San Francisco BPAC
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Friday, April 12th
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
National Library Week Open House Celebration
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
“Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card!” – Marc Brown (
Arthur
). Celebrate National Library Week with us! Throughout the day we will have crafts and fun for all ages, plus refreshments. At 4:00 p.m., we will be making DIY library card pouches to hold our favorite card. This craft is suitable for all ages, but is especially great for our younger card holders so their card doesn’t get lost!
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One City One Book: Author Talk and Book Discussion with David Goodrich
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
We are excited to announce our participation in the 2019 Book to Action program funded through the
California Center for the Book
, which takes the basic book club concept and expands it to a community wide series of events. The One City One Book selection is,
A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist’s Bicycle Journey Across the United States
, by David Goodrich, “
An epic bicycle journey across the American hinterland that explores the challenges of climate change alongside a diverse array of American voices.
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Free copies are available at the library on a first come first serve basis. Pick up the book and attend Mr. Goodrich’s talk about his experiences riding across our country.
About the Book
After a distinguished career in climate science as the Director of the UN Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, David Goodrich returned home to the United States to find a nation and a people in denial. Concerned that the American people are willfully deluded by the misinformation about climate that dominates media and politics, David thought a little straight talk could set things right. As they say in Animal House, he decided that "this calls for a stupid and futile gesture on someone's part, and I'm just the guy to do it." Starting on the beach in Delaware, David rode his bike 4,200 miles to Oregon, talking with the people he met on the ultimate road trip. Along the way he learned a great deal about why climate is a complicated issue for many Americans and even more about the country we all share. Climate change is the central environmental issue of our time. As he rides, David will discuss the climate with audiences varying from laboratories to diners to elementary schools. Beautifully simple, direct, and honest,
A Hole in the Wind
is a fresh, refreshing ride through a difficult and controversial topic, and a rich read that makes you glad to be alive. - from the Publisher
About the Author
David Goodrich worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and served as the Director of the UN Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, Switzerland. He retired as head of NOAA's Climate Observations and Monitoring Program. In addition to his cross-country bicycle trip, he has ridden down the Appalachians and across Montana, South Dakota, France and Spain. He lives in Maryland.
Connect with David Goodrich
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Thursday, April 25th, 6:00 p.m.
Estate Planning for the Single Person presented by Patricia De Fonte, Estate Planning Attorney
SSF Main Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, SSF, CA 94080
Whether you have minor children, adult children or no children, estate planning for the single person can be daunting. Single people do not have that obvious trusted "other" who can step in when we are at our most vulnerable, care for our children, and distribute our assets after we pass away. It is vital for all single adults to have personalized advance health care directives and durable powers of attorney, to avoid lengthy and expensive court proceedings if they lose their mental capacity. It is also critical for single parents with minors to have a trust that protects their children's assets and provides for the needs.
Decide now who will take care of you and your money if you cannot. Provide your loved ones
with instructions for your health care and end of life decisions. Make affirmative choices about who gets your assets, and if you have few assets learn how to create an estate using insurance. In this informational presentation estate planning lawyer, Patricia De Fonte, of De Fonte Law PC, and financial advisor Flora Burke, of Merrill Lynch, will cover the major issues that single people need to address to protect themselves, care for their loved ones, and make the final distribution of their assets meaningful and organized.
Connect with Patricia De Fonte
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