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Email from City of South San Francisco   Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! This is my last newsletter as your Mayor, so let me first thank you for allowing me some space in your inbox to update you on all things South City. It has been my great privilege to serve this amazing community in this capacity. While I will be rotating out of the Mayor position, I’ll still be on the city council. Thank you and happy holidays!   Sign up for SMC Alert! Yesterday caused quite a stir with the tsunami warnings. I want to thank our first responders for moving quickly to communicate and prepare the City for a potential emergency. Thankfully, the alert was called off, but I highly encourage everyone to sign up for SMC Alert so you can be contacted during urgent or emergency situations which may include life safety, fire, weather, accidents involving utilities or roadways or disaster notifications. Sign Up Here   Santa Comes to Town and Elves’ Winter Market Click flyers to enlarge Learn More Learn More Santa’s returning to City Hall tomorrow! Come meet jolly old Saint Nicolas, and get your photos taken, then cross the street to the breezeway by the Economic Advancement Center (366 Grand Avenue) for the Elves’ Winter Market featuring local vendors showcasing unique gifts, delicious food, and live music. While you are downtown, please support small businesses by grabbing a coffee, enjoying a bite to eat, or visiting a local shop!   Celebrate the Holidays in SSF! We have many ways to spread the holiday cheer here in South San Francisco! Check out this article to see how.   The Plymire-Schwarz house is decorated for the holidays and has extended hours?  South City's very own Historical House and Gift Shop will be open with extended Saturday hours November 30 through December 21: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shop our recently restocked Boutique loaded with amazing treasures at unbelievable prices. Our historic jewel has been decorating for the Holidays since 2015, and the museum has been open to the public since 1997. Come and tour an important bit of our City's history. Learn More   Save the Date: City Council Reorganization You are cordially invited to attend a ceremony and reception for the City of South San Francisco’s Elected Officials and the installation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. RSVP Here   Public Notice on Pedestrian Safety As the days grow shorter, and we experience more hours of darkness in the morning and evening hours, several near-miss auto vs. pedestrian accidents have been reported. An important safety reminder is that it is very difficult for drivers to see pedestrians in who are dressed in dark clothing. We strongly encourage residents to wear a light-colored jacket or a reflective vest when out walking at night. We encourage motorists to slow down, and to please look out for pedestrians, particularly when navigating turns across crosswalks. Thank you for helping keep our neighborhoods safe!   Take the Age-Friendly Survey Help shape South San Francisco’s Age-Friendly Action Plan by completing our survey. Your responses are confidential and essential! Complete all questions for your input to count. Take the Survey   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Donate to the Holiday Drive Come help make the holidays merrier for some South City kids! Toys can be brought to Fire Station 61 at 480 N. Canal St. or the Police Department at 1 Chestnut Ave, and monetary donations can be made at ssf.net/holidaydrive.   Guiding with Love: Effective Discipline Across Childhood Join us on Tuesday, December 10 at the Main Library on 901 Civic Campus Way for the first offering of a three-part Winter 2024-25 parenting series. This presentation explores positive and age-appropriate discipline strategies that support children’s emotional and behavioral growth at every stage of development. Learn More   Mental Health First Aid Learn to recognize and support adults facing mental health or substance use challenges. Complete a 2-hour self-paced online course before attending in-person on Thursday, December 12. Registration required. Learn More   Financial Fitness: Building Savings & Wealth Start your journey to financial wellness, and learn the basics of saving, goal setting, and building a strong financial future in this interactive workshop. Join us on Saturday, December 14 at the Main Library (901 Civic Campus Way) for a workshop designed to help you build a stronger financial future. Learn More   See the Nutcracker in South San Francisco Join the South San Francisco Civic Ballet for three performances of “The Nutcracker” at the South San Francisco High School Theater: Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1:00 PM Tickets: $10 (Adults), $8 (Youth 3-17 & Seniors 62+), available at the Recreation Office, 3rd floor, Library | Parks and Rec Center, 901 Civic Campus Way. For details, visit www.ssf.net/pandrevents or call (650) 829-3800. Learn More   Other Upcoming Events Get involved in community! Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in!   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Free Disaster Preparedness Webinar The County is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, December 12, at 6:30 PM via Zoom to share preparedness tips for storms and earthquakes. The presentation will be available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, with breakout rooms for your preferred language. Learn More   You Can Teach Any Dog New Tricks, Young or Adult! Besides helping your dog behave appropriately in social settings and learn some new skills, training provides mental stimulation and enriches your dog's daily life. Behavior training sets people and their dogs up for success at home and in the community. Training also keeps dogs safer by teaching them to listen to commands and avoid dangerous situations. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is offering several classes and consultations. For more information please call (650) 340-7022 Ext 667 or visit www.phs-spca.org/behavior.   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