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  Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! September is literally around the corner, and along with it are a lot of events. My personal favorite: our annual Concert in the Park on Saturday, September 21 (11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Join us for a free concert with The Dazz Band and Blessid Union of Souls as well as a community funfest at Orange Memorial Park – Picnic Meadow.   City Council Recap Happy Labor Day to all the working families of South San Francisco! A friendly reminder that all City offices, with the exception of our Police and Fire Department, will be closed on Monday, September 2.   City Council Recap At this week’s meeting, we proclaimed August as National Water Quality Month most especially in recognition of the community benefits derived from the City’s team of dedicated professionals in engineering, field operations, parks, and at the Water Quality Control Plant. We also proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as we remember our beloved community member, Juliana Peña, who lost her battle to Neuroblastoma, and other children and their families who have been impacted by childhood cancer. The iconic tree on Sign Hill and City Hall will be lit gold to continue awareness for the entirety of September. September is also National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme focuses on Preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities for Risks and Disaster as surveys show that more than 60% of that population are not confident in their ability to prepare. Assistant City Manager Rich Lee also provided our community with an update on City Council 2024 Priorities. Good news, we’re right on track! 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   Installed in 1969, the 90-foot telephone pole with strands of 784 bulbs in the shape of a Christmas tree had traditionally been lit in red and green in December honoring Christmas. The City began lighting the tree in gold in 2013, after the passing of one of our residents, Juliana Peña. The tradition has continued ever since in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.     Coming soon: North County Wellness Center Yesterday I had the opportunity to join the County for the groundbreaking of the upcoming North County Wellness Center. We look forward to the synergy of collaboration between the City of South San Francisco and San Mateo County as it joins our Civic Center Campus directly across from the Library | Parks & Recreation Center and Police Operations Center. Learn More   Parking at Orange Park Pool Orange Pool and Tennis Drive Parking Lot will remain open during the construction of the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center. Please visit www.ssf.net/aquatics for closures and updated schedule changes, or call (650) 875-6973 for more information.   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Celebrate Grandparents Day at the Library 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   Save the Date: Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Join Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana Morelos and the City of South San Francisco for this year’s Fiesta Patrias event on Saturday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. - a FREE event for the entire community at 209 Miller Ave! Enjoy: Grito de Independencia, coronation, Ballet folklorico, Danza Azteca, Mariachi, Mexican snacks, and proclamation from the City. Questions: (650) 270-7271   Girl Scouts Troop 30134 at Farmers Market Come check-in with Girl Scouts Troop 30134 as they showcase their Higher-Level Silver Award project, “Bringing Back Our Bees”! This project introduced them to the challenges that native pollinators face and through their project, they intend to find ways to help native bees by creating new habitats, introduce more native plants to the area, and discuss various ways individuals can help. These scouts are excited to showcase their pollinator garden, display their project, answer questions, and hand out seed papers/seed bombs to patrons of the market. Please support our local Girl Scouts! Learn More   Ribbon-Cutting for Karyl Matsumoto Plaza Come celebrate with our former Mayor and longtime Councilmember, Karyl Matsumoto as we present the new Karyl Matsumoto Plaza at the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. Stick around to also check out the new electric trains, and find another way to explore the Bay Area.   COMMUNITY RESOURCES New Caltrain fares promotion 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   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