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  Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! Tomorrow is a busy day with the ribbon-cutting of the new Karyl Matsumoto Plaza and Inspire sculpture at 9 a.m. and the launch of Caltrain’s new electric trains. Concert in the Park also takes place at Orange Memorial Park Picnic Meadow beginning at 11:30 a.m. with the Grammy Award-winning musical group Dazz Band and the acclaimed Blessid Union of Souls. I hope to see you at both of these events!   The Inspire Sculpture runs entirely on wind power? The movement of the individual circles is completely run by wind power. There are no motors. Each circle is perfectly balanced so that they would move with the slightest air currents. Under the most severe wind conditions, as the circles start to turn faster, centrifugal force will flatten out their positions and thus minimize surface area. Inspire is fabricated entirely in Stainless Steel and stands at 24’ high with the pedestal. Come see the new sculpture designed by Jonathan Russell and Saori Ide of Ride Art Studio at the new Karyl Matsumoto Plaza on Airport and Grand.   Coastal Cleanup Day Also happening tomorrow is Coastal Cleanup Day on 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! Sign Up Here   Save the Date: State of the City on Oct. 1 Come join me and the City Council as we share our annual State of the City. Enjoy performances from El Camino High School’s Jazz Band and South San Francisco High School’s Dance team. Please RSVP by September 27; email marie.patea@ssf.net or call 650-829-6666.   Watch the Scam Stopper Seminars Replay Have you taken the Age-Friendly survey yet? Make your voice count by taking 20 minutes to share your responses directly with AARP. Watch the Recording   South San Francisco Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of South San Francisco the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget, which reflects the commitment of the City of South San Francisco Council and its staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Read the Press Release   Watch the City Council Candidates Forum Watch the Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on Watch the Candidates Forum on local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99 or City of SSF Website, YouTube, or Zoom.   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library Pajama Storytime celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Wednesday, Sept. 25| 06:00 PM  We will be reading stories by Hispanic authors and creating Repujado art inspired by Mexican folk art. Leeremos cuentos de autores hispanos y crearemos arte repujado inspirado por el arte popular mexicano. Hispanic Heritage Family Crafts Saturday, Sept. 28 | 11:00 AM  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We will be making colorful decorations including Papel Picado and tissue paper flowers. Help us decorate the library or take home your creations. All Ages! Until supplies last.   Deadline Approaching: 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   See you at the new pump track and skate park! Another ribbon-cutting is taking place later this month, this time for our new Centennial way Park South! Come with your bike or skateboard and enjoy this new outdoor space along the Centennial Trail between Spruce Avenue and Huntington Avenue. Learn More   Festa Italiana The California Law Enforcement Columbia Association is proud to present, along with the City of South San Francisco and the Italian American Citizens Club of SSF, Festa Italiana - a free, fun family event celebrating the Italian culture on Sunday, September 29 at Orange Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn More   Halloween Extravaganza! Boo! Halloween is around the corner, and we’ve got tons planned for you and your family on Saturday, October 19. 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. Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in! September 27: What’s Happening East of 101 – Biotech Speaker Series October 1: Loneliness to Light Gathering   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Cal Water Rebates – Conserve Water and Save Money! Some great rebates designed to encourage water conservation are available to South San Francisco Cal Water customers (Bayshore District) when you purchase high-efficiency toilets, clothes washers, irrigation controllers, and sprinkler nozzles. It’s important to find out what brands and model numbers are eligible for rebate before you shop for appliances or fixtures. Qualified products are listed on their website. Rebates are also available through the Lawn-to-Garden Turf Replacement and Smart Landscape Tune-Up programs. Click on the link to learn more and to apply online!   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