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October 2017 Happenings in San Bruno CA

Which of these events will YOU attend? Pick more than 1

Article Source: City of San Bruno CA

October 2017 Events in San Bruno CA

Teen Dance: ELECTRIC LUAU

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Friday, October 6
7:00PM-9:30PM
Recreation Center Gym

Open to all 6th, 7th & 8th graders residing in or attending school in San Bruno. Tickets are $7 pre-sale or $10 at the door. Tickets go on sale at the Recreation Center office on Monday, October 2nd. Tickets will be sold during the lunch period in front of the Parkside cafeteria Wednesday, October 4th thru Friday, October 6th . Glow sticks and photo booth Polaroids will be sold at the dance for $2 each.

Kick It With Mom

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Registration Ends October 27

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 at sbpl@plsinfo.org, or (650) 616-7078 to set up an appointment.

Techd' Out

No Internet or laptop at home? Check out a MIFI hotspot or Chromebook at the Library! You can check them out for one week at a time and take them home. Come to the San Bruno Library and get Tech’d Out! For more information, please contact the Library at sbpl@plsinfo.org or (650) 616-7078.

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.
Pajama Storytime Mondays 6:30 PM (ages 3 and up) Fun for the whole Family!
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües story time Tuesdays/Martes 11:15 AM (ages 2 to 4)
Baby Storytime Wednesday 11:30 AM (ages 0 to 24 months) For Babies and their grownups! Learn early literacy activities you can share with your child.
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 October 6 and October 13.

All storytimes are free. No registration needed.
For more information about the Library's storytimes, email sbpl@plsinfo.org or call (650) 616-7078

San Bruno Library Homework Center

Monday thru Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM
Thursdays 1:30PM-6:00PM

Closed on Library and San Bruno Park School District holidays
The San Bruno Library Homework Center is a free, drop-in program that provides a place for students from K-8th grade to do homework. There are computers to support schoolwork and volunteer homework helpers. Registration is required and is accepted on an ongoing basis. It is not after-school care.

Financial Education Workshop Series

Saturday, October 7
2:00PM–3:30PM
San Bruno Library
Community Room

Cashflow: Ever wonder where you can find extra money to fuel your retirement? Many times it is sitting right under our nose, and in this enjoyable session, we will help you to find money (and sometimes a VERY considerable amount) you have that you may not even know you had!

Debt Management:
Debt is one of those annoying things that many people liken to a leaky faucet that just won't stop running! Over time, the leak can increase and cause major problems. How can we stop this proverbial leak? We will discuss some simple, yet very powerful strategies that you can use yourself to eliminate debt faster without affecting credit scores or damaging your financial standing.

Presented by Brad Hamada, Certified Financial Educator with Heartland Institute of Financial Education and Transamerica Financial Advisors.

Hot Employment Trends

Tuesday, October 10
6:30PM-7:45PM
San Bruno Library
Community Room

In this workshop, you will learn:
• Expanding Industries 2017 and Beyond
• Here Come The Robots
• Job Trends
• Markets with Low Barriers
• Services being outsourced
• Closing Thoughts
• Q&A

Star Wars Reads Day

Tuesday, October 10
3:30PM-5:30PM
San Bruno Library
Community Room

Star Wars crafts for kids as well as coloring and books to check out for all ages!

Paws For Tales

Friday, October 13
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 in the Library

Wednesday, October 186:00PM-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.

Sugar Skull Decorating and Stories for Día de los Muertos

Monday October 23
6:30 PM
San Bruno Library

Join us in our annual Día de los Muertos celebration, with a bilingual (Spanish & English) story time in the Children's Room followed by sugar skull decorating downstairs. Plus refreshments! (Egg allergy alert: sugar skulls and frosting contain egg-white powder)Free for all ages!

Trick or Treat at the Library

Tuesday, October 31
10:00AM-8:00PM
San Bruno Library

Kids--drop by the library anytime on Halloween for a treat and a free book!

Adults 50+

“Everything You Wanted to Know about Cable” presented by SB Cable Staff
Wednesday, October 4 10:30AM
San Bruno Center

Learn about password security, WiFi & other topics. Come with your cable questions.

Columbus Day Entertainment
Monday, October 9 10:45AM-12:30PM
San Bruno Recreation Center

The Bob Gutierrez Band will play dance music and Ron Borelli will play Italian accordion songs in the lunch room. Spaghetti & Meatballs lunch at Noon.

Oktoberfest Entertainment
Friday, October 13
11:00AM-12:00PM

San Bruno Recreation Center Bob Monticelli will entertain you with his accordion music. Bratwurst & Scalloped Potatoes lunch at Noon.

Paper Crafts Class
Friday, October 13
10:00AM-11:30AM
San Bruno Recreation Center

$4 supply fee. Project includes cards and boxes.

Free Music Friday at the San Bruno Recreation Center
October 13, 11:00AM

Bob Monticelli Accordion
October 20, 11:00AM
Paul Fontes Keyboard
October 27, 11:00AM
Sing Along

Free Laughter Yoga Class
Friday, October 13
10:30AM-11:30AM

San Bruno Senior Center
Come laugh along.

Dance Fever “Spooktacular”
Sunday, October 22
1:00PM-3:30PM

San Bruno Senior Center
Music & dancing to your favorite tunes with “Have a Party Pros”. Costume optional. Fee: $7.00.

AARP “Smart Driver” Refresher Class
Thursday, October 26
10:30AM-12:30PM
San Bruno Senior Center

$15 for AARP members & $20 for non-members. Register at the front desk.

Free Art Appreciation Class with Instructor Linda Dever
Monday, October 30
12:45PM
San Bruno Senior Center

Exploring the amazing treasures from the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Halloween Dance Party
Tuesday, October 31
10:30AM -12:30PM
San Bruno Recreation Center

Dress up, Dance, Eat. Join Joe Sheldon for a great time. Pork Loin lunch at Noon.

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