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Email from City of South San Francisco   Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! First off, I’m excited to share some long-awaited good news! Yesterday we announced that we issued a building permit for the new Safeway grocery retail center located at 190 El Camino Real, and contractors are mobilizing to begin construction within the coming weeks. You can read all about it in yesterday’s press release. Most of you should have received your ballots already, and if you haven’t, I highly encourage you to register to vote. Your voice matters! The links below will help you register to vote and find your nearest vote center.   Register to Vote Start or update your registration online on California’s election website. You can also register to vote by mail or in person on California’s election website. Voter registration deadlines Online registration deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024 Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by Monday, October 21, 2024 In person registration deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Register   Did you know that the City Council chooses one of its members as Mayor and one of its members as Vice Mayor? The City Council Handbook provides for every district to have an equal chance at representation through the Mayorship by rotation by district. For more information about the selection process for the Mayor and Vice Mayor, refer to the City Council Procedure and Protocols Handbook. Learn More Presidential General Election - 2024 Vote Center The Library Parks & Recreation Center is now open as a 2024 Vote Center! Cast your vote on the 2nd floor in the Library Community Room. You can also drop off your mail ballot in the ballot box located outside next to the building's parking lot. Other ballot boxes can be found in the front of City Hall and the City Hall parking lot. Learn More   About Measure W – Business License Tax Learn More   Presidential General Election - 2024 Vote Center We’re celebrating October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re recognizing October 6 - 12 as Code Enforcement Week. We’re also recognizing October 14, 2024 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. City council meetings are now available to livestream on our YouTube channel. Catch the next meeting live or watch the replay.     UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS   Parenting Series Continues at the Library Join us on Tuesday, October 15 for the second workshop of a three-part parenting series focused on “Healthy Home, Healthy Boundaries” led by early childhood educator & Parenting Coach Rachyl Alcantara. Rachyl has over 18 years of experience leading a bustling bio-tech childcare center, and has led a team of 400+ educators in developing vibrant childcare programs deeply rooted in Reggio Emilia play-based learning principles. Learn More   South San Francisco Senior Showcase The City of South San Francisco is proud to be a sponsor of The Daily Journal’s Senior Showcase taking place on the first floor of the Library | Parks & Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 22. The event is free and open to everyone. Come for a community resource fair and health screenings which including hearing tests, dental screenings and blood pressure checks, and more. Learn More   Sizzle and Sisig Induction Cooking Event Immerse yourself in a gastronomic spectacle featuring the one and only Chef Reina Montenegro! Watch in awe as she conjures her signature Sisig using cutting-edge induction technology on Thursday, October 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the South San Francisco Library | Parks & Recreation Center, Social Hall. Learn More   Age-Friendly Community Engagement Sessions Join our group of Age-Friendly Task Force members in conjunction with the Center for Age Friendly Excellence (CAFE) as we discuss Livability in South San Francisco. These Community Engagement Sessions will focus on Aging in our community. Learn More   Did you know About the Congregate Nutrition Program? Did you know the City hosts the Congregate Nutrition Program for seniors 60+ at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center located at 601 Grand Avenue every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 12:00 p.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.? Our lunch menu is always available in our Newsletter, on our website, and hard copies at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center featuring delicious meals catered by Moon Chef. Click below for additional details and the online application. Learn More   Film Showing: Nurse Unseen Join Councilmember Flor Nicolas and the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) on October 20 for a film showing of the documentary “Nurse Unseen.” For tickets or more information, email fanhs.smc@gmail.com or call Lydia at 650-740-5765. Learn More   Other Upcoming Events We’ve got a very full season ahead of us. Below are some of the events covered in last week’s Newsletter and other major highlights. Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in! October 12: Explore Your Roots Art Show October 12: Brentwood Tree Planting October 12: Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 Community Gathering October 16: City Council Candidates Forum October 19: Flu Shot Clinic October 19: Halloween Extravaganza   Indigenous Peoples’ Day In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the City of South San Francisco offices, with the exception of our Police and Fire Department will be closed on Monday, October 14.   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Sustainable San Mateo County’s 28th Annual Indicator Report: Equitable Paths for EV Charging EV charging infrastructure is far behind what’s needed to reach our climate goals and we need real solutions to get on track. Join SSMC for this year’s Indicators Report launch event, where experts will discuss the challenges of meeting EV charging demand both equitably and efficiently. Speakers from Stanford, Redwood City Public Works Services Department, Peninsula Clean Energy, and PG&E will make recommendations regarding what local leaders, utilities, businesses, and residents can do to expand access to EV charging and address one of the biggest contributors to climate change in San Mateo County. Admission is free, but registration is required by October 22.  Thurs. October 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sobrato Shoreway Conference Room, Redwood City Free light breakfast Learn More   Stay informed with other City communications! Sign up to receive newsletters from the Library and Parks & Recreation, or get notifications about the Shuttle, construction, and Police bulletins by signing up on the City website.   Yours in service, James Coleman Mayor of South San Francisco       City of South San Francisco | 400 Grand Avenue | South San Francisco, CA 94080 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice