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January 2018 Events In San Bruno CA
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Article Source: City of San Bruno CA
EVENTS IN AND ABOUT SAN BRUNO CA - January 2018
City Holidays
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In observance of New Years Day, all City of San Bruno offices, except for public safety and other essential services, will be closed Monday, January 1..
We Are Hiring!
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The San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring for the 2017-2018 school year for the After School Program. We are looking for Recreational Leaders to assist with homework, lead activities, and plan enrichment classes. Candidates need to commit to working Monday through Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Please apply at the Veterans Memorial Building located at 251 City Park Way or call (650) 616-7180 for more information.
Technology Assistance
San Bruno Library
Would you like assistance with eBooks, computers, or mobile devices? Sign up for a one-on-one session at the San Bruno Library! We can provide assistance with general eBook, computer, and mobile device topics; repair is not included. Computers are available at the Library or bring your own device. Reservations required. Contact the Library atsbpl@plsinfo.org, or (650) 616-7078 to set up an appointment.
Storytime Schedule
TouchPoints Group Mondays 11:15 AM (ages 0 to 3)
Presented by Anastasia Wilhelm, public health nurse with the San Mateo County Prenatal to Three initiative. No group January 1 or January 15 due to holidays.
Pajama Storytime Mondays 6:30 PM (ages 3 and up) Fun for the whole family! No group January 1 or January 15 due to holidays.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües story time Tuesdays/Martes 11:15 AM (ages 2 to 4)
Itsy Bitsy Storytime Thursday 11:15 AM (ages 2 to 4)
Bilingual Parent-Child Activity Group/Grupo de Actividades para Padres e Hijos Friday 10 AM (ages 0-2) For children ages 0-2 and their parent or caregiver. Para niños de 0 a 2 años de edad y sus padres o cuidador principal. Presented by StarVista and First 5, San Mateo County. No group January 5.
All storytimes are free. No registration needed. For more information about the Library's storytimes, emailsbpl@plsinfo.org or call (650) 616-7078. Wednesday Baby Storytime resumes February 7 at 11:30AM.
San Bruno Library Homework Center
Monday thru Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM
Thursdays 1:30 PM-6:00PM Students, get a jump start on the new year and sign up for the Homework Center! The Homework Center is a drop-in after school place to get homework done. There are computers for you to use, and it's a great place to work on a poster or school project. Printing is free for homework-related projects. The Center re-opens on January 8 after the holiday break with regular hours (M-W 3-6; TH 1:30-6). Closed on library and school holidays (such as January 15). Volunteer homework helpers are available. On Thursday afternoons we serve a small snack and have an art or science activity. From 4-5PM On January 25 and February 1, prepare a healthy snack and eat it too in a special workshop from Leah's Pantry--just for registered Homework Center participants (and their adults). Register anytime by filling out the permission slip/registration form available at the library. For students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The homework center is a free, drop-in program. It is not after-school care.
Financial Education Workshop Series
Saturday, January 6
2:00PM
San Bruno Library
Downstairs Community Room
Retirement and Wealth Preservation
Retirement: We will discuss the concepts behind retirement savings vehicles, as well as evaluate the advantages and disadvantages that come with each program, so people can make better decisions about their long term savings.
Healthcare: Healthcare is becoming a mounting concern, and we will talk about what that can encompass at retirement, as well as how the health care system supports people at retirement and also the options that people have to manage their health care costs to preserve their assets.
Estate Planning: An eye opening discussion about who needs it, what it encompasses, and how it can affect generations of one's family.
Lawyers in the Library
Wednesday, January 10
6:00PM-8:00PM
San Bruno LibraryIndividual 20-minute appointments available for free to people who have a legal matter to discuss. On January 10, the focus is Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Civil Disputes, Social Security, Medicare. Please call the Library at (650) 616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org to schedule a session.
Paws for Tales
Friday, January 12
3:30PM-4:30PM
San Bruno Library
Community Room
Paws for Tales is the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA's (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) reading to dogs program where therapy dogs and their handlers work with children (ages 5 and up) in library and school settings. Studies show that children who are reluctant to read in front of peers because of their skills are much less anxious with an animal present. Dogs offer unconditional love: they are not intimidating or judgmental. They are the perfect reading companion. Just drop in! For questions about the Paws for Tales program call (650) 616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org.
Financial Planning
Wednesday, January 17 6:00PM-8:00PM
San Bruno Library
Individual 30 minute appointments available for free to people who have a financial matter to discuss. Please call the Library at (650) 616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org to schedule a session.
Leah’s Pantry Food Smarts Nutrition Workshop
January 23–April 3
Tuesdays 6:30PM–7:30PM
San Bruno Library Join us for six evenings of learning, eating, sharing and fun! We’ll discuss how to cheaply and simply prepare nutritious foods. And we’ll have a snack together! All are welcome. Kids please bring your grown-up. Made possible by a grant from Seton Medical Center.
Adults 50+
Senior Center Programs will be closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day and January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Senior Advisory Board Nominations
Board members provide oversight and coordination of programs and activities at the Senior Center. Applications for two Board positions will be accepted at the Senior Center beginning January 2 through January 16. Members serve two years and must be 50 or older and residents of San Bruno for two years.
Free Friday Music
11:00AM
San Bruno Recreation Center
January 12
Sing-Along
January 19
Bob Monticelli Accordion
AARP Smart Driver Class
Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12 8:30AM-12:30PM
San Bruno Senior Center
$15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Pre-register at the reception desk.
Distinguished American Biographies Part II with Instructor Frank Damon
Friday, January 19
1:30PM-3:00PM
San Bruno Senior Center
This class includes discussion plus videos from History Channel and the Ken Burns documentary “American Lives”. $1 Drop-in fee
Tax Assistance
February 6-April 10
9:00AM-3:00PM
Make an appointment starting January16th. Free assistance will be available on Tuesdays starting February 6 - April 10 from 9am-3 pm.
Free Art Appreciation Class with Instructor Linda Dever
Monday, January 29
11:45PM
San Bruno Senior Center
This month's topic will be the Fabulous Precious Art Objects of Tiffany and Co.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Wednesdays, February 7-March 14
9:30AM-12Noon
San Bruno Senior Center
This free program led by a nurse will give you tips and information to improve your health, feel better and manage your condition. Pre-registration required at the reception desk.
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