びびなび : サンフランシスコ : (アメリカ合衆国) San Francisco

  Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! Did you see the recent article from Mountain View Voice? Our very own playground at the Library|Parks & Recreation Center was the first one highlighted in their article about premier playgrounds in the Peninsula. Speaking of playgrounds, a whole new park is in the works at Linden and Pine in Old Town South San Francisco, and we want YOUR input! Look for us at Concert in the Park on September 21, or join us for an Old Town Merchants’ Round Table on September 27, and the Centennial Way Park South Ribbon Cutting on September 29. The Online Survey will be on the project website through the end of the month. Check out the summaries of our recent engagement activities and for other updates.   How We're Prepping for Linden Park Prior to planning for the park, we conducted an extensive environmental investigation to meet regulatory requirements, and out of an abundance of caution to ensure that the land is safe for a park. To learn more about this project, click here.   City Council Recap Nelly’s Bridal Boutique of South City recently made headlines after Nelly Santana, the owner of the bridal shop, helped save a bride’s wedding day after her original dress was lost by another business. We recognized Nelly for her generous donation and for being an inspiration to our community. We also celebrated the Garden Club’s 60th Anniversary with a Certificate of Recognition. We’re recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or a loved one needs support, please call or text 988 or contacting National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). We’re also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2024. We’re observing the 237th Anniversary of the United States Constitution during the week of September 17 - 23, 2024. We also had a couple of presentations by Cal Water on their Residential Water Rate Restructure and from Caltrain on electrification and more. To improve accessibility, we now livestream our city council meetings on our YouTube channel. Catch the next meeting live or watch the replay. Watch the Replay   Free Scam Stopper Seminars Earlier today, Vice Mayor Eddie Flores hosted the first free Scam Stopper Seminar at the Rotary Terrace with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). We still have one more opportunity for you to get equipped with practical knowledge and tools to safeguard yourself and our community from these deceptive schemes. Light food and refreshments will be provided; register below. Register   Age-Friendly Survey Have you taken the Age-Friendly survey yet? Make your voice count by taking 20 minutes to share your responses directly with AARP. Take the Survey   Participate in the October 2024 Art Show “Explore Your Roots” Explore your “roots” by delving into cultural foundations, symbolic connections, and personal origins. Whether through the lens of heritage, abstract symbolism, or personal stories, what does "roots" mean to you? Eligible mediums include two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works. The non-refundable online art entry fee is $5 per entry. This juried exhibit is open to local and regional residents, 16 years and older. Online Entry Deadline: September 27, 2024 Learn More   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Parenting Workshops Celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Play bingo in the SSF City Council Chambers and win fun prizes. Enjoy board games and snacks with your loved ones in the Community Room. We'll also have a scavenger hunt in the youth library all weekend long! Learn More   Coastal Cleanup Day Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, from 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. Our Water Quality Control Plant Environmental Compliance and San Mateo County Public Works will be gathering at the Utah Bridge in South San Francisco to clean up our beautiful waterways. Grab your friends, family, and neighbors, reusable gloves (optional), and a water bottle, and let’s turn the tide on trash! Visit our Website   Join us for our next Biotech Speaker Series Talk! Join us for the third session of our four-part speaker series, co-hosted by Biocom California, designed to offer residents an exclusive glimpse into the dynamic world of biotechnology and life sciences. Recognizing the limited interaction between residents on the west side of Highway 101 and the individuals and companies operating on the east side, this series seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the impactful work happening just beyond our doorstep. Visit our Website   Loneliness to Light Gathering Join San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa and Center for Age Friendly-Friendly Excellence (CAFÉ) as we shine a light on loneliness and bring connection and support to our community. Register Here   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. Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in! September 15: Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas September 21: Ribbon-cutting for Karyl Matsumoto Plaza September 21: Concert in the Park   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Rate of Homeless Older Adults on the Rise Learn More   Join the Oyster Point Dragons There are four new fare products for families, groups, youth, and hybrid commuters! These promotional fares won’t last forever, so now is the best time to hop on Caltrain. Learn More   Feeding Ozzy As summer transitions to fall, Ozzy the Organics Cart experiences a subtle change in diet. There is an increase in dead leaves and a decrease in grass clippings. But disposable items like cups, utensils, and packaging that are made from corn, cornstarch, or polylactic acid (PLA) belong in the grey garbage cart. Food or beverage soiled paper cups, plates, and takeout containers that have a thin lining made from corn, cornstarch, or PLA and labeled “certified compostable” are an exception and can go in your green cart. Disposable paper items that are lined with polyethylene (PE) cannot be composted. Please place those in your grey garbage cart. Unsure about what belongs in your green cart? Here’s the high-quality compost recipe: food scraps and yard trimmings. Visit www.ssfscavenger.com/sort-smart for additional information or email info@ssfscavenger.com.   Missed a previous newsletter? View all of our Weekly South City Updates and press releases 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