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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Planting Event
Saturday, August 12
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Please join the Improving Public Places for an upcoming planting event in South San Francisco.
When: Saturday, August 12, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Where: JoAnne's Triangle (near JoAnn's restaurant and KFC at El Camino Real/Del Paso and Arroyo Drive - across from 1131 El Camino Real)
RSVP: Marie.Patea@ssf.net or ###a rel="nofollow">650.829.3837
Java With Senator Jerry Hill
Wednesday, August 16
Please join Senator Jerry Hill for a cup of coffee and conversation at "Java with Jerry." Bring your ideas, questions, and concerns about legislative issues affecting the community. Clocktower Coffee Roasting CompanyWednesday, August 16th, 20179:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.205 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 No RSVP or appointment necessary. Coffee will be provided at no taxpayer expense.
Dog Walker Watch Program Training Scheduled
Wednesday, August 16
If you regularly are out walking your dogs, or enjoy daily walks in our community, you are invited to participate in this crime awareness program. This program is designed to get people throughout our community to assist the South San Francisco Police Department as the extra eyes and ears of our city.
The Dog Walker Watch Program will focus on observing and reporting suspicious activity while walking your pets around your neighborhood, guides for you and your pets' personal safety, and the importance of constant communication between the community and the Police Department to help deter crime.
The training session lasts about 45 minutes.
Questions?
SAVE THE DATE! Mayor's Town Hall
Tuesday, August 22
You are invited to join the Mayor and the City Council for the Mayor's Town Hall on Tuesday, August 22. During the Town Hall, you will hear the State of the City. Please join us to hear about all of the latest updates in the City.
Meeting Information:
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, Council Chambers
Nominate a San Mateo Veteran of the Year
Nominations due August 25
The San Mateo County Veterans Commission will host its 2nd annual Veteran of the Year awards ceremony and luncheon on Thursday, November 9 where they will honor those who served our country.
We ask you to consider nominating individuals for the Veteran of the Year Award (must be a veteran and resident of San Mateo County, and honorably discharged from one of the U. S. armed services branches), for the Enterprise of the Year Award (any for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise that has significant operation in San Mateo County) and for the Patriot of the Year Award (a non-veteran and a resident of the county).
Nomination forms are available now and can be submitted through Aug. 25, 2017. There are so many worthy veterans in this County - please tell us about one or more that should receive this honor!
And please save-the-date of Thursday, November 9, 2017 for the 2nd Annual Veteran of the Year luncheon!
Volunteers Needed: Annual San Mateo County Bike & Pedestrian Count
September 12 - 17
San Mateo County is participating in the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation (NBPD) Project for the third year in a row and they need your help! NBPD is a nationwide effort whose goal is to provide accurate and consistent documentation on usage and demand, and encourage investments in transportation modes other than the private automobile.
Volunteers are needed for the in-field data collection component, which lasts from September 12th to 17th. This means that you get to be outside enjoying a couple of hours in the beautiful, mid-peninsula weather while recording those who walk and bike past. Each shift is two hours and you can indicate your location and time preferences. View last year's results and locations here.
How to participate:1. Register here: goo.gl/WvqF4s . After registering, they will send a volunteer packet with your assigned count locations and times based on your noted preferences (allow up to two weeks for this).
2. Attend a training webinar. The webinars will be Wednesday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 6th at 2:00 p.m. If you can't attend a live webinar you can view the webinar recording. Webinar details will be sent out via email.
3. Count at your designated site, date and time.
4. Send results to the Office of Sustainability within 72 hours of your last count date.
Email bikepedcountsmc@gmail.com or call ###a rel="nofollow">650-599-1420 with any questions.
SSF Has a New App!
Get connected with the City for FREE
FREE smartphone app, mySSF, gives you access at the touch of a fingertip.
App Highlights:
- City events and latest news
- Current job openings
- Listings of all parks and facilities
- Online library catalog
- Restaurant guide
- Links to permit center
- Citywide business directory
- Key city phone numbers
- City official and city staff bios
- Suggestion box
- Links to Engage SSF
Available on Apple iOS and Google Android.
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