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Email from City of South San Francisco     View the complete newsletter on the web   Hello, South San Francisco Community! 🌧️ As the rain returns and the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to share a warm cup of Cafecito ☕️. Join me and Vice Mayor Mark Addiego in District 1 at the Starbucks on 100 McLellan Dr. for a relaxed and welcoming gathering.  This is your chance to connect with us, share your thoughts, and build new bonds with neighbors in our community. We’re here to listen, exchange ideas, and work together on solutions to make South San Francisco even better. Space is limited, so don’t miss out—RSVP today and let’s make it an afternoon of connection and collaboration. We can’t wait to see you there! Also this weekend is our City’s Holi event!🎉 Holi is a Hindu festival that takes place on the last full moon of the lunar month of Phalguna. Come celebrate the Festival of Colors with us at the Library | Parks & Recreation Center for a FREE family event for the entire community which will feature song, dance, refreshments, and lots of colors! 🌈 When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Library | Parks & Recreation Center, Social Hall (1st floor), 901 Civic Campus Way RSVP Here   A Grand Slam Day at the Youth Baseball Parade! I had the incredible honor of throwing the first pitch at last weekend’s Youth Baseball Parade on our brand-new fields at Orange Memorial Park. Attended by several hundred, this event has blossomed into a cherished South City tradition, celebrating our phenomenal youth baseball teams and our vibrant community who join me in rallying behind them.  A massive shoutout to the dedicated coaches and volunteer parents— and our Parks & Recreation staff not only for organizing this fantastic event but for investing in our future stars. And to the amazing youth players, you are the true all-stars! 🌟⚾ Here's to many more unforgettable moments on the field!   Exciting Emergency Preparedness Training! On March 8th, Fire Chief Matt Samson and Emergency Services Captain Ken Anderson teamed up with the South San Francisco Housing Authority to deliver an electrifying Disaster Preparedness workshop for aspiring Block Captains of C Street in District 5. Residents dove into hands-on skills like shutting off gas, water, and electricity, evacuation protocols, and using fire extinguishers. They also learned about various threats, from earthquakes to cyber hazards, and the importance of PPE and smoke detectors. Understanding the difference between an Evacuation Warning and an Evacuation Order was crucial, as was learning how to safely help others and communicate during a disaster. I’m very excited that we were able to offer this to our community! A huge shoutout to our Fire Department for their dedication and the leadership at our Housing Authority for partnering! Don't miss out—check the City's website for more emergency tips and resources, and to sign up to SMC Alerts. 🚒✨   City Council Meeting Recap At this week’s council meeting, we honored Ray Reyes, Wrestling Coach at El Camino High School and Police Activity League (PAL) Director for being named 2024-2025 Central Coast Section (CCS) Honor Coach. We also recognized March as Women’s History Month, Irish Heritage Month, and National Nutrition Month. We also received a presentation from our Housing Department on a report regarding an ordinance establishing a local preference for deed restricted affordable housing units that gives preference to applicants who live, have lived, or work within the City of South San Francisco. View the full agenda here, and watch the replay on our website or YouTube channel.     Attend our Community Town Hall Meetings! We’re bringing important updates and City services directly to you through community meetings held across South San Francisco. The next gathering is a Town Hall hosted by Councilmember Mark Nagales of District 2, and you don’t want to miss it! Join us at the Alice Bulos Community Center on Wednesday, March 19, for an evening of engaging conversations and updates on key projects shaping our city. Whether or not you live in District 2, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, share your thoughts, and be part of the dialogue that’s building our future.  Check out the agenda and RSVP today. Let’s keep South San Francisco thriving together!   We are proud to be a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive City! South San Francisco proudly embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our community is enriched by immigrants who call South City home, and we are committed to ensuring safety and quality of life for all, regardless of immigration status. Explore workshops from the County’s Office of Community Affairs to learn about immigrant rights, legal resources, and emergency preparedness. These free resources are open to all. Stay informed and empowered—visit the County’s Immigrant Services page. Together, we are One South City, stronger through our diversity!  Rapid Response Hotline: Find out how to prepare for or report immigration or ICE raids and verify the correct information. Call and use this easy access phone line, save the number: San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline at 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA).   2025-2026 After-School Program Registration Registration Dates: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Lottery registration for after-school programs offered by our city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Enrichment Services team begins on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. School-age childcare is available for children in TK-5th grade at Buri Buri, Monte Verde, Ponderosa, Spruce, Los Cerritos, and Martin Elementary Schools. New this year, families have the option to register for the lottery online at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog. For more information, visit www.ssf.net/childcare, call (650) 875-6900, or email yesregistration@ssf.net.       UPCOMING EVENTS   Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Awesome Microscopes at the SSF Library This Saturday, Amgen scientists will be hosting an exciting microscopy workshop! We will explore tissue samples and cell structure of insects, animals, plants and flowers. Microscope scavenger hunt prizes and Foldscope Microscopes will be given away while supplies last. Recommended for patrons age 6 and up. Learn More   March 17 at 6:00 p.m.: 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report The Police Department will be presenting the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report at the next Commission on Equity and Public Safety meeting on March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Learn More   Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Easter Bunny Photo-Hop 🐇Take a picture with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs at the Easter Bunny Photo Hop at the Orange Memorial Park Eucalyptus Shelter. Pre-registration required! Registrants will be asked to choose for a specified time slot to visit the Easter Bunny between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please note, this is a rain or shine event. Online registration is available at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog, under the "Special Events" tab. Call (650) 829-3800 for more information. 🐣 Resident Registration Begins on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 a.m. online Non-Resident Registration Begins on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. online Learn More Learn More     Did You Know You Are Welcome to Attend City Council, Boards, and Commissions Meetings? Stay engaged and help shape the future of our community by attending public meetings. These gatherings are an opportunity to learn about key issues, share your input, and connect with local leaders. Your participation ensures that decisions reflect the needs and values of our community. Check the schedule, get involved, and make a difference! Learn More     COMMUNITY RESOURCES ☘️Trash Talk: Green isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day☘️ Compost collection bins aren’t green by accident. Green is commonly associated with more than just clovers, good luck, and St. Patrick’s Day. It makes us think of springtime and all things earth-friendly. How exactly is compost earth-friendly, you ask? Let’s count the ways: Composting instead of landfilling preserves valuable landfill space and reduces the production/release of greenhouse gases that negatively impact our health and hasten global warming. Composting instead of putting food scraps down the garbage disposal saves water and electricity. Plus, it reduces the chances of plumbing damage caused by fat, oil and grease. Composting creates nutrient-rich soil for use on farms and in parks, yards, roadsides, and more. Compost sequesters carbon and retains water. Compost application helps prevent erosion and can lead to less runoff, improving water quality. If you’d like to learn more about composting as well as about waste reduction, reuse, recycling and other “green” topics, please come to the Earth Day Celebration and Open House on April 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p. m. at Blue Line Transfer in So. San Francisco. RSVPs are appreciated and will help with event planning. Visit www.ssfscavenger.com/earthday for details!     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. Remember, you can read this entire newsletter fully in Spanish or Tagalog, or any other language via our website, by tapping on the top right corner of the website (for most, the default language will appear as English (United States)). Choose your preferred language in the menu.   Read the newsletter on the web   Please take care of yourself, and each other! 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