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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday Hours SMFCD Bike Smart Ride Safe Event Shop Small to Win Big Campaign Continues on Dec. 1 Downtown Assoc. Hosting Headwest Market Fair Dec. 8 & 22 City Council Meeting & Reorganization on Dec. 9 Tips on Protecting your Purchases this Black Friday Free Sandbags to Protect Your Home or Business During Storms Thanksgiving Tips for Safely Disposing of Grease Humboldt Street Bike Lane Post-Installation Review Community Meeting Thanksgiving Fire Prevention Tips from SMC Fire Winter Learning Challenge for Children and Winter Reading Challenge for Teens/Adults (Dec. 1 - Jan. 12) From Perception to Pleasure: the Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It Fixit Clinic Children's Author Program: Bo Lu Lowell Ensemble in Concert at the Main Library Winter Wonderland at Central Park Coming Dec. 7! Update on Temporary Closure of Par 3 at Poplar Creek Golf Course City Manager's Office The City of San Mateo would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a time to pause and enjoy the love and company of your family and friends. We want to thank everyone in the community who helps make San Mateo a greater place to live, work and play, whether it's serving on our Boards & Commissions, sharing your input on a survey, volunteering to help your neighbors in need, or offering up wonderful places to dine, shop or enjoy a performance! We also want to thank all our dedicated City staff who help our municipal services run smoothly and enhance our way of life, from administrative support and permits to Parks and Recreation and Library services. Special thanks to our Police, Fire, and Public Works staff who will be on call or will work on Thanksgiving and throughout this holiday season to ensure the community stays safe, clean, and vibrant. Holiday Closures In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City administrative offices as well as Parks and Recreation Community and Recreation Centers will be closed the following dates and times: Parks and Recreation Community and Recreation Centers Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 Libraries and City Administrative Offices Close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 As usual emergency utilities and public safety staff will continue to operate as usual. Helpful Sandbag Videos SMFCD Bike Smart Ride Safe Event Join the San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCD) Bike Smart Ride Safe Event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beach Park Elementary (1058 Shell Blvd, Foster City). This is a family-friendly event focused on overall bike safety, including e-bike safety, in the community. The event will include BMX stunt performances, e-bike test riding, bike obstacle course, professional safety tips, and a bike gear raffle. Students who use e-bikes to get to school are encouraged to attend! Shop Small to Win Big Campaign Continues on Dec. 1 ​There's still time to support local businesses and earn a chance to win great gift certificates! San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown San Mateo Association (DSMA) want to thank you for "shopping small" this Small Business Saturday on Dec. 1, 2024 by entering you in a drawing when you make a purchase of any amount, from a retail store, restaurant, grocer, wellness provider, fitness facility, or any small business in the City of San Mateo. Just take a photo of your proof of purchase this Saturday and submit it with an entry form by Dec. 3 at noon. There will be a drawing for a variety of gift certificate from businesses such as Porterhouse, Golden Moon Gallery, Fanloli Beauty, Elements Massage, and more. For more information and the form click the button below. Learn More Downtown Assoc. Hosting Headwest Market Fair Dec. 8 & 22 Mark your calendars for the Downtown San Mateo Association's Headwest Market fair in San Mateo on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 22 (weather permitting)! Headwest Market is the perfect place to discover local vendors, enjoy delicious food, shop unique goods, and experience the vibrant community. Whether you're looking for handmade crafts, holiday gifts, or simply a fun day out, Headwest Market has something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, and good vibes for a day of shopping, eating, and supporting small businesses. Are you a crafty person with handmade goods to sell? Headwest is also looking for vendors! We can't wait to see you there! Apply to be a Vendor City Clerk's Office News City Council Meeting & Reorganization on Dec. 9 Join us at City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. to recognize our outgoing Council Members and celebrate the installation of our new City Council Members, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor. A free reception with food and refreshments will be held in the Atrium after the Regular Meeting adjourns. Questions? Contact the City Clerk's Office, clerk@cityofsanmateo.org or call (650) 522-7040. Police Announcements Tips on Protecting your Purchases this Black Friday The San Mateo Police Department would like to share some safety tips to keep in mind when doing your Black Friday shopping: Only carry enough cash and the credit cards you are going to need. If someone bumps into you, immediately check for your wallet or valuables. Make sure purses/backpacks/etc stay closed and zipped. Don’t leave purses/backpacks/etc in shopping carts unattended. If carrying multiple shopping bags, be careful when putting them down. Keep a count and make sure you pay attention to what you’ve purchased, so that you don’t forget them anywhere. Condense into fewer bags if possible. That way you’ll look as if you have less to steal. Stay focused. Avoid being on your phone or getting distracted. Keep receipts with you instead of in shopping bags. If items get stolen, you’ll be able to provide descriptions, values, and actual the actual loss versus trying to recall what you purchased. If you must store items in your vehicle while you return to the store, make sure you put them in the trunk. However, you may want to think about moving your vehicle at that point. Criminals will watch vehicles for opportunities like these and burglarize your vehicle when you walk away. Let's start the holiday shopping season off right. Stay safe and shop smart! Public Works Updates Free Sandbags to Protect Your Home or Business During Storms With recent storms, the City would like to remind the community that we are offering free sandbags to help residents and businesses protect their properties from potential flooding. Sandbags are available on a self-serve basis at: Corp Yard (1949 Pacific Blvd) Beresford Park Parking Lot (2720 Alameda de las Pulgas) Anchor Road/Bay Trail Parking Lot ( Anchor Rd at 3rd Ave./J. Hart Clinton Drive) To ensure a smooth pickup process please note the following rules: MAXIMUM 10 bags per vehicle MUST be a San Mateo resident or Property Owner (be prepared to show proof of residency/ownership) BRING your own shovel & heavy-duty trash bags - Sand and bags will be provided based on availability - bring your own heavy-duty trash bags in case bags run out. MUST be able to fill the bags yourself (these are self-serve locations) Please click the button below for tips on filling and using sandbags. REPORT FLOOD RELATED ISSUES To report flooding, a clogged drain, or a downed tree on public property, please call (650) 522-7300 during regular hours or call (650) 522-7700 after hours. For additional tips and resources to help you stay safe during the storm, visit our Flood Preparedness webpage. Let’s work together to minimize storm impacts and keep our community safe! Thanksgiving Tips for Safely Disposing of Grease Don't want to call the plumber on Thanksgiving and pay a hefty holiday fee? Read on! When cooking Thanksgiving dinner it's important to be mindful about fats, oils and grease (FOG) in preparation and cleanup. Why? FOG buildup and debris cause the majority of sewer overflows in the Bay Area. To stay in the flow this holiday, keep FOG, hair, wipes, and other things that can cause backups out of your pipes. Learn more on FOGs and how to safely dispose of them to protect your pipes below. To dispose of small amounts of cooking oil, wipe the pan with a paper towel or pour grease in a container and let it cool and solidify, then place it in the trash. Large quantities of cooking oil from frying turkeys or other foods should be stored in a tightly sealed container and taken to a collection event or grease disposal site. Grease disposal sites in San Mateo County include the following (check with the facilities for pricing and policies): Shoreway Environmental Center Public Recycling Center - San Carlos (residential cooking oil up to 15 gallons can be disposed of for free) Blue Line Transfer Station – South San Francisco (residential cooking oil up to 10 gallons; check website for pricing) Check the infographic and link below for more details and tips. Read More Fire Department Announcements Thanksgiving Fire Prevention Tips from SMC Fire Did you know that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents? Unattended cooking is by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. Cooking causes half (52%) of all reported home fires and nearly two of every five (36%) home fire injuries, and it is a leading cause of home fire deaths (17%). On Thanksgiving day alone, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments in 2022, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. So while we would love to see you all on Thanksgiving, we don’t want to see you professionally, so please take the following precautions: Never leave your cooking unattended. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher If you deep fry your turkey, do so outside, at least 10 feet away from the structure (Including the eaves) Keep children and pets away from the stove Make sure your smoke alarms are working For more safety tips, please click the button below. Have a happy and safe holiday! More Safety Tips Library News & Events Winter Learning Challenge for Children and Winter Reading Challenge for Teens/Adults! (Dec. 1 - Jan. 12) It's that time of year again... the Winter Learning Challenge for kids and Winter Reading Challenge for teens and adults are back starting Dec. 1, 2024 and running through Jan. 12! Starting Dec 1, kinds and teens/adults can pick up their reading logs and get a free book at the library. Children's Winter Learning Challenge: Each participating child can enter to win a grand prize. This program is designed for kids aged 0-12 years (pre-readers are encouraged to participate as well!). Call 650-522-7838 for more information. Adult/Teen Winter Reading Challenge: Each participating adult or teen (aged 13-18) can enter to win a grand prize by submitting a short review of the books they read during the challenge. One free book for each participant while supplies last. Call 650-522-7817 for more information. From Perception to Pleasure: the Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for a fascinating online talk about the neuroscience of music and why we love it from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about what happens in our brains when we listen to music, in this virtual talk with Dr. Robert Zatorre, a cognitive neuroscientist from McGill University. He will share how music has existed in human societies since prehistory—likely because it allows expression and regulation of emotion, and evokes pleasure—and how humans go from perceiving sound patterns to pleasurable responses. Registration is required. Register Here Fixit Clinic Have something you want to fix but need help? Join us for our next Fixit Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library's Oak Room. Bring your broken electronics, appliances, toys, etc. for assessment,disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide a workspace, tools, and guidance by specialists from fixitclinic.org to help you disassemble, troubleshoot and maybe even fix your item. Walk-ins are always welcome but please help us by regestering in advance https://bit.ly/itemcheckin select the 2024-12-07 San Mateo Public Library event. Learn More Children's Author Program: Bo Lu Join us in the Main Library Book Bubble on Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. for a reading and presentation with author Bo Lu! Free copies of Bao's Doll will be available to the first 50 families. After the presentation, there will be a paper doll craft in the Makerspace. All ages are welcome! Learn More Lowell Ensemble in Concert at the Main Library Join The Lowell Ensemble as it rings in the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. with selections from African American and South American composers. The ensemble includes Victoria Erlich on cello, Paul Erlich on viola, Janet Popesco Archibald on oboe and English horn, Zachariah Spellman on tuba, and Karen Hutchinson on piano. Learn More Winter Wonderland at Central Park Coming Dec. 7! Winter Wonderland returns on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 4-6 p.m. at Central Park and Central Recreation Center! Join us for this free, fun-filled event featuring holiday music, crafts, cookie decorating, and tons of photo opportunities for the whole family! Looking for more fun after the event?? Experience the magic of winter with an ice-skating performance at 6:30 p.m. on the ice-skating rink in Fitzgerald Field presented in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Ice Skating Association and San Mateo on Ice! Visit the link below for more information. Visit Winter Wonderland Webpage Check out the Library's Events Calendar Parks & Recreation Updates Update on Temporary Closure of Par 3 at Poplar Creek Golf Course The City temporarily closed the restaurant and banquet space at Poplar Creek Golf Course recently as a precautionary measure while it investigated the cause of water seeping into the banquet space/kitchen. Although there didn’t appear to be structural damage, the City's team observed dark areas that could potentially be mold. To ensure the building was safe for habitation by the tenant and public, the City brought in an air quality testing specialist. The preliminary results indicated high levels of airborne contaminants, potentially indicative of a wastewater source. The levels were high enough that City staff determined it necessary to close the facilities to ensure public safety while the City did an extensive investigation. The City has initiated containment and investigatory work at the facility, including sanitizing equipment and identifying areas impacted by the water seepage. These investigations, including videoing subsurface drain lines, will help the team determine the extent of impacts and what restoration efforts need to be done in order for the public to safely return and banquet operations to resume. Depending on the extent of impacts, restoration could take several months. In the meantime, the City has rented bathroom trailers for golf course patrons and users of the driving range and pro shop and is evaluating alternative options for providing food and beverages for customers who would like quick meals and drinks on the go. The City appreciates your patience as we work to get our banquet and restaurant operations back online. 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