San Ramon September 7 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

09/07/2023

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, September 7, 2023

General Plan 2040 Update: Draft Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review
Planning Commission Public Hearing: Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m.

The City of San Ramon has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the San Ramon 2040 General Plan, which is available for public review and comment until noon on October 16, 2023.

A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road), with an additional opportunity for public comment.

> Learn More, View the Draft EIR & Submit Public Comment

There's Still Time to Register for Fall Recreation Classes!

San Ramon's Fall Recreation Classes are starting, but there is still time to register! Check out your Fall 2023 Rec Guide for arts programming at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center, Fall basketball, senior fitness classes, much more!

Register online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at sanramonrecguide.com

Register in person at the following locations:

San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Questions?
Call (925) 973-3200 or email registration@sanramon.ca.gov.

Coming Soon: Nine (9) Units at City Village through San Ramon Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership Program
Opportunity Drawing Deadline: Friday, October 27 at 5 p.m.

Nine (9) Below Market Rate (BMR) units at The Towns at City Village by Summerhill Homes will soon be released for purchase via lottery. The deadline to enter the opportunity drawing lottery for these units is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5 p.m.

City Village, a collection of 404 homes, will include a two-acre public park and open spaces, walking and biking trails, gathering nodes, seating areas, and a community barbecue area.

The three distinct neighborhoods include The Towns, The Rows, and The Courts. The Towns is a collection of 136 three-level attached townhomes with three or four bedrooms, ranging from 1,720 to 2,250 sq. ft. Within the nine (9) upcoming units, opportunities will be available for Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income households (click here to view income categories and household sizes).

HouseKeys will be administering the lottery on behalf of the City of San Ramon. Applicants must enter the appropriate opportunity drawing by visiting the HouseKeys website. Additionally, the deadline to submit all supporting files for the opportunity drawing is November 10, 2023.

The City of San Ramon is NOT offering any Down Payment Assistance.

For more information about applying for BMR opportunities or registering with the City, please visit the City's dedicated HouseKeys website, call 1-877-460-KEYS (5397), or email customerservice@housekeys.org

> View PDF Flyer

> More Information and Applications from HouseKeys

Volunteer Opportunity: City Hall Docents

The San Ramon City Clerk’s office is seeking docents to lead third grade school tours of City Hall during the 2023/24 school year. The program includes a tour of City Hall, and a scripted mock City Council meeting.

The tours are scheduled on weekdays from 9:30–11 a.m. Docents do not need to be present for every tour and may select dates when available.

All volunteers must pass a background and fingerprint check. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk.

> Download the Application

If you are interested in scheduling school tours, or would like additional information on the program, please call the City Clerk's office at (925) 973-2539 or email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov.

September–December Encore! Senior Newsletter Available

The September–December 2023 issue of the Encore! Senior newsletter is here! This issue has all of the upcoming activities, events and special presentations for adults 55+ in San Ramon.

Click the link below to read the digital copy, with more details on the upcoming Live Well Resource Fair, Holiday Boutique, and Holiday Variety Show.

> Read Digital Encore! Newsletter

BINGO at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center
Saturday, September 16 from 12:30–4 p.m.

Come enjoy a fall afternoon of BINGO, lunch and friends on Saturday, September 16 from 12:30–4 p.m. at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)!

Admission includes a deli sandwich, salad, drink, and dessert (request vegetarian sandwich during registration).

Extra bingo cards: $1 each. Bingo payouts: $30/ game. Two Blackout prizes available: $200 and $100. Blackout games are an additional $1 for 4 cards.

Register in person at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd) or click here to register online by this Friday, September 8.

Introducing: San Ramon Youth String Orchestra (Ages 10–18)
Mondays, September 25–December 4 from 5:30–7 p.m.
Front Row Theater at Doughtery Station Community Arts Center

We are thrilled to introduce the San Ramon Youth String Orchestra (SRYSO), an exceptional opportunity for young string musicians in our community to excel and ignite their passion for music!

Led by esteemed instructors Isaac Levine and James Daly of San Ramon Academy of Music, SRYSO offers an amazing musical experience.

SRYSO performances extend beyond the classroom, offering your child the chance to showcase their talent at exciting City events. This unique experience enriches their performance skills and contributes to the orchestra's growing reputation.

Classes take place in the Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road).

> Learn More and Register for the Youth String Orchestra

Questions? Please email learn@sanramonacademyofmusic.com

Musical Review by San Ramon Community Chorus
Friday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Theater at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
FREE for All Ages

The San Ramon Community Chorus will be performing a medley from Oliver! and other Broadway shows at this free performance on Friday, September 15 at 7 p.m. in the Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road).

MTC Express Carpool Check Pilot Program
Smartphone App Pilot

Do you carpool along the I-680 Contra Costa Corridor between Dublin and Martinez? If so, you could earn up to $300* by participating in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Express Carpool Check Pilot.

MTC has partnered with RideFlag Technologies to see how well a new smartphone app works to verify carpools in an MTC Express Lane. If successful, the technology could one day be used to make sure that only verified carpools receive toll discounts in express lanes.

Better compliance with rules would result in faster, more reliable trips for buses, carpools and those willing to pay to use the lanes.

MTC is seeking volunteers to participate in this pilot program.

> Learn More

*You can participate in up to three 30-day testing periods. Each 30-day testing period you will earn a $100 Amazon e-gift card.

Oktoberfest presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd)

San Ramon's own Olympia Fields Brass Band will provide familiar songs, and the Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers will teach you how to polka!

Taste beers from local breweries—or, if you don’t like beer, have a glass of wine or some cider. Enjoy tasty food for lunch and snack on some fresh kettle corn. Take home one of the new Forest Home Farms cups.

For more information, and to purchase food tickets by Friday, September 29, please visit the link below.

> More Information & Tickets

Save the Date: Culture in the Community Returns October 15!
San Ramon Central Park & Community Center
10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Culture in the Community returns to San Ramon's Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd) on Sunday, October 15 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

This unique community event celebrates San Ramon's diverse cultures and nationalities through dance, music, food, and games. Enjoy a wide range of cultural performances, meet liaisons to learn about their different cultures, and enjoy crafts and games from around the world.

> More Information

Save the Date!
40th Anniversary Light Parade
Saturday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Along Camino Ramon

Participant Applications Due by October 22

San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade is an event for all families, neighborhood groups and businesses to come together and celebrate San Ramon. Light up the night with this evening birthday-themed LIGHT parade, stretching along Camino Ramon to Bishop Drive. Dancers, illuminated floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment will make this a luminescent birthday celebration for the whole San Ramon community.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 40 years of San Ramon by participating or watching this year’s parade.

Youth groups, cultural performers, marching bands, local businesses, non-profits, auto clubs, veterans and other community groups are highly encouraged to be part of the action and participate in the parade. Groups may creatively enter in any size as marching groups, performing groups, vehicles, illuminated floats and more.

For parade information, and to register to participate, please visit the link below.

> More Information & Registration

Questions or comments? Please email SRparade@sanramon.ca.gov

Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon

The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:

• Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
• Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
• Building Attendant I / II
  
  
• Lifeguard I / II
• Senior Lifeguard
• Nutrition Program Assistant
• Police Officer
  
  
• Recreation Therapy Intern
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker

> More Information

Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov

This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.