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October 2024
SSF Parks & Recreation Department
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2024 October Art Show “Explore Your Roots”
Friday, October 11 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Additional Gallery Hours: October 15 through 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SSF Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, 3rd Floor Art Gallery Room
Info: www.ssf.net/culturalarts
The final 2024 art show highlights amazing 2D and 3D artworks inspired by the exploration of the artist's origin through the lens of heritage, abstract symbolism or personal stories. The opening weekend also includes additional fun activities. Friday October 11, after 6:30 p.m. the SSF Parks and Recreation Department’s Mexican Dance students will present brief demonstrations of Mexican Folklórico dance. On Saturday, October 12, local artist, Evangelina Portillo, will conduct a Day of the Dead mini tin shrine altar craft activity from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., while supplies last. Admission is free.
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Concert in the Park: Community Fun Fest SURVEY
We'd like to thank everyone who attended this year's Concert in the Park. Did you attend? Please tell us how you enjoyed the concert or share ideas for future events through our Concert in the Park survey, here.
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Thanksgiving Fun Run 2024
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Oyster Point Marina Park
The 51st annual South San Francisco Thanksgiving Fun Run will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Oyster Point Marina Park. This event is a great opportunity for community members of all ages to stay active. Whether you are looking for some challenging competition, an excuse for an enjoyable family stroll along the beautiful Bay Trail, or a route convenient to your location, this race is for you!
Participants will be rewarded prizes for top finishers in each age group as well as entered into a raffle for prizes after the race concludes.
- Adults: $10.00
- 13 – 17 years of age: $6.00
- 12 - Under: FREE
Shirts: Can be purchased for $20.00 through November 1, 2024. (Shirts will not be available for purchase the day of the event).
Registration now at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog!
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Recreation Scholarship Program
Income-eligible residents may apply for a Recreation Scholarship to receive a discount on fees to participate in recreation classes and programs. Applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way - 3rd Floor. Applications must be accompanied by documentation of enrollment in other subsidized programs such as school free or reduced meal programs, or utility discount programs.
The Recreation Scholarship Program is made possible thanks to community donations. Donations are accepted online at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog or at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way - 3rd Floor. Please call (650) 829-3800 for more information.
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Fall Classes
We are still accepting registrations in our fall classes! It is not too late to enroll in classes for the fall session which includes the following:
- Music Lessons: Private Piano Lessons, Private Guitar Lessons, and Private Drumming Lessons
- Dance: East Coast Swing & Fox Trot
- Exercise: Basic Self Defense for All, Circuit Body Workout, Functional Fitness,
- Crafts & Special Interest: Dyeing for Crafters with Shibori, Intro to Aromatherapy, Japanese Flower Arrangement
- And so much more!
To register or to view our drop-in classes, visit www.ssf.net/rec-catalog. For questions on registration to join the next class, contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.
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Age-Friendly Survey
As part of the City of South San Francisco’s designation as an Age-Friendly City with AARP, the City is embarking on the development of its Age-Friendly Action Plan. AARP would like to find out about your community and what you’ll need as you get older to make your community a great place to live. Your views are important and we would greatly appreciate your participation in this survey. All your responses are captured and tabulated directly by AARP and will be kept entirely confidential.
The survey will take approximately 20 minutes. Please note that all questions have to be answered for your survey to be counted.
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September/October 2024 Senior Connections Newsletter
Read the Senior Connections newsletter for the latest updates from the Senior Services Program. Want to receive this by mail at home? There is no cost to subscribe. To subscribe, please email Kasey Jo Cullinan or Lisa Wilson, or call (650) 829-3820. Please include your name, telephone number, and address.
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October Senior Programs and Hours
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Congregate Nutrition Hours
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Aquatics Lessons: Registration for Session #2
Fall Session #2 (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday evening classes only)
Resident Registration – Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
Non-resident Registration – Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
To view a full schedule of aquatic classes, view the Fall 2024 Activity Guide, here. To register, visit www.ssf.net/rec-catalog. Classes fill quickly. Please make sure your CivicRec account is up to date prior to registration. For questions, contact Orange Pool at (650) 875-6973.
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Orange Memorial Park Sports Field | |
Open hours are for public drop-in only and not for organized league play. Open hours are also posted on the kiosks around the field. | |
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SOLO ARTIST EXHIBIT – FREE ARTIST LECTURE
Free Artist Lecture: Saturday, October 12 | 12:30 p.m -1:15 p.m.
Fine arts painter and muralist, Claudio Talavera-Ballón, will present a compelling talk on his poignant series "Somos Tierra Que Anda," (We Are Earth That Walks) on Saturday, October 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. The presentation takes place in the Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 1st floor Council Chambers. Admission is free.
The series of 19 oil paintings explores the suffering, strife and hopes of those fleeing poverty and violence in their home countries. The collection highlights migrant struggles, while at the same time offering a renewed sense of hope in humanity. The works offer an invitation for needed conversations to help us move beyond this highly charged conflict and towards a solution. Information about the artist and his work is available at www.talavera-ballon.com. This remarkable exhibit has been extended through November 1st and was made possible by a generous grant from the San Mateo County Arts Commission and San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture.
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INSPIRE – Wind Sculpture Heralds Transformation
Location: Karyl Matsumoto Plaza, Corner of Grand Avenue and Airport Blvd
A landmark public art sculpture was unveiled on Saturday, September 21 coinciding with the dedication of the Karyl Matsumoto Plaza, and celebrating the launch of the newly electrified Caltrain fleet. Commuters are now greeted by the eye-catching motion of the 24-foot sculpture titled, “INSPIRE.” The tall kinetic wind sculpture and two complementary gear benches were created and fabricated by the artist team of Jonathan Russell and Saori Ide, of Ride Art Studio in Berkeley.
The vertical pillars of the stainless-steel sculpture suggest the abstracted image of a spiral double helix. At the top, the large open blue and yellow rings are connected to a small central sphere which depict a water molecule, ever moving and shifting as it interacts with the fluctuating wind. In tandem with the two sets of benches that appear as interconnected gears, the artwork symbolizes the “Industrial City,” in a meaningful narrative that honors the foundation and evokes the diversity, spirit, and energy of this vibrant city. For more information on the public art collection, visit the Interactive Public Art Map at www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
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“SOUTH CITY: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE”
New Mural in Sunshine Gardens
Location: Willow Avenue near Nora Drive
Artists: Skyline College Community Mural Project Class
Professor Amir Saber Esfahani
This spring Skyline Community College student artists under the tutelage of Professor Amir Saber Esfahani created a new mural in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood. The engaging painting features the natural elements of tree roots and whimsical animals as well as familiar South San Francisco images from the past, present and future.
The Skyline College Community Mural Project (CMP) guides students through the process of creating a public mural, from research, and community engagement to the artistic techniques of design and execution. The brief, (1:21), Community Mural Project video highlights their journey.
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Sculptures on the Move
A few of the City’s sculptures have moved.
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Eternal Flame (formerly at Orange Memorial Park entrance) is currently decommissioned to make way for the new Aquatic Center, scheduled to be completed in 2025. Plans are to reinstall the treasured memorial sculpture near the new facility.
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Evohelix (formerly at South Spruce Street & Centennial Way) has been relocated to the newly dedicated Centennial Way Park South, located on the Centennial Trail between Spruce and Huntington Avenue.
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Windswept (formerly at Westborough, west of Highway 280) graces the entrance of the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, which will be celebrating its one-year anniversary at the end of October 2024.
For more information on the public art collection, visit the Interactive Public Art Map at www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
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Centennial Way Park South - NOW OPEN! | |
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Photo: Community members enjoying the new bike pump track on grand opening day.
The new Centennial Way Park South is now open! Thanks to all community members who celebrated the grand opening with us on Sunday, September 29. Located on Centennial Trail between Spruce Ave. and Huntington Ave., this new park includes a skate space, bike park, playgrounds, outdoor classroom, pollinator garden, and picnic tables.
Planning a visit? Please observe the park rules to help everyone enjoy the park safely.
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Fall Job Opportunities
Part-Time Positions Available
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Community Resource Clerk
This position is shared between the Library Department and Parks and Recreation Department and works under the direction of the Community Resource Analyst to provide a welcoming presence by greeting members of the public and responding to visitor inquiries to assist with wayfinding in the facility and sharing information about activities in the building as well as city and other local community resources.
Location:
Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco
Starting salary:
Recreation Leader III $21.77 - $26.46 per hour/one year of paid or unpaid work experience involving customer service; and education equivalent to graduating from high school.
Please apply online at CalOpps. Application will be open until filled.
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Youth Enrichment Services Recreation Leader
The After School Recreation Program leader will implement a safe and developmentally appropriate recreational and educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of children enrolled in the After School Programs.
Starting salary:
Recreation Leader III $21.77 - $26.46 per hour/12 ECE, Recreation or equivalent units required
Recreation Leader II $20.07- $24.39 per hour/no units needed
Contact Kimberly Morrison, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, at (650) 875-6950 or kimberly.morrison@ssf.net for an interview.
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Classes - Building Attendant Recreation Leader
The Building Attendant is responsible for the efficient operation of events, classes, and rentals conducted in one of several community centers. All shifts available, morning, evenings, and weekends.
Starting salary:
Recreation Leader III $21.77 - $26.46 per hour
Contact Veronica Ortiz, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, at (650) 829-3806 or veronica.ortiz@ssf.net for an interview.
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SMC ALERT
SMC Alert is San Mateo County’s primary alert and warning system used to contact you during urgent or emergency situations which may include life safety, fire, weather, accidents involving utilities or roadways or disaster notifications.
You can send alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice to your:
- email accounts
- cell phones, smartphones, tablets
- voice message to landline phones
SMC ALERT is free. The service is available to all cities, towns and special districts within San Mateo County. Alerts may also be sent by local police, fire and emergency managers from other cities within San Mateo County.
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Got Wheels!
Peninsula Family Services is offering a no-cost transportation membership program where you will be issued a Got Wheels! membership card and will be able to schedule rides on-demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each month participants are able to take up to 6 one-way trips or 3 round trips for only $5.00 per one-way ride.
Destinations must be within the Daly City, Colma, Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Beach, and El Granada. Rides must begin and end within the geographic area and San Francisco International Airport.
For residents of Daly City, Colma, Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Beach and El Granada — 70 Years and Older.
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Applications Open for Co-Sponsored Groups
Do you have a non-profit group that is recreational in nature and is designed to bring people of like-minded interests together? If so, you may be eligible to apply for co-sponsorship with the Parks and Recreation Department. Please contact Erin O’Brien at erin.obrien@ssf.net or (650) 829-3811 for more information.
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