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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo Visit Our Website Legion of Honor 100: Innovation and Invention Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Main Library, Oak Room Have you ever wondered how artists create all the beautiful colors they use? Or why paintings are so often done on canvas? This fascinating talk, presented by volunteer docent Christina Crosby, will answer these questions and many more. You'll learn how ingenuity, inventiveness, or sometimes just a surprising turn of events gave artists an ever-increasing array of materials and methods to use in the creation of their art, from painting, sculpture, and decorative arts to works on paper and textiles. Innovation and Invention: A Behind the Scenes Look at How Art Was Made Through the Ages is presented as part of the Legion of Honor's 100th anniversary celebration. Registration is not required. Introduction to Genetic Genealogy Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom Join us for a brief overview of what genetic genealogists do and how genetic genealogy works. We'll cover some highlights from adoption cases and brick wall family history research cases. Presented by Kate Penney Howard, a genetic genealogist specializing in breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. She brings decades of experience in family research and hundreds of successfully solved genetic genealogy cases. Registration is required for this Zoom event. Register iPhone Basics for Seniors Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Main Library, Oak Room Join us for a session covering the essentials of using your iPhone. We’ll go over understanding the basics of your iPhone, how to make calls, send texts, adjust settings, use the camera, and explore helpful apps. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to feel more confident with their iPhone. Bring your device and your questions! Registration is required. Register Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email City of San Mateo | 330 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice