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  Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! Earlier this week, many of us participated in National Night Out. It’s always a joy seeing our neighbors get together and meet one another. But, you don’t have to wait till next year’s event to do that. Check out all the many ways you can plug into our city below.   National Night Out   City of SSF Promotores Receives $20,000 grant The City of South San Francisco was one of only twelve jurisdictions nation-wide to receive an Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant from the National League of Cities! The $20,000 grant will assist the Promotores Program in providing expanded outreach, with a focus on Tagalog, Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. The Promotores assist individuals in accessing services with referrals to employment, housing, health care, food security, and legal aid. The program is based out of the Economic Advancement Center at 366 Grand Avenue. Office hours are Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Look for announcements of community meetings with the Promotores over the coming weeks and months.   See you at tomorrow’s Pistahan Parade Join SSF City Councilmembers Flor Nicolas and Mark Nagales, the Pistahan Parade Grand Marshals, in San Francisco on August 10. Purchase your “Proud Pinoy” t-shirt when you register. Register here   Grand Avenue Walking Tour This Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the SSF Public Library's History Room will host a walk down Grand Avenue, sharing architectural details about historic buildings and stories about the people who built the city at the turn of the century. RSVP Here   Downtown SSF Parking Updates   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     New Park at Linden and Pine Thank you to all who participated in the Open House and Listening Session, Pop-Up Event, Merchants' Round Table and provided feedback during the Visioning Phase for the new park at Linden and Pine. A summary of these engagement activities and feedback gathered is at https://www.ssf.net/parkprojects. Upcoming Park Design Engagement Opportunities Movie Night at Martin Elementary School - Friday, August 16 Open House + Listening Session #2 - Saturday, August 24 Merchants' Round Table #2 - Friday, September 6 Concert in the Park - Saturday, September 21 Fall 2024 Recreation Classes Fall registration for classes and aquatics begins soon! Our fall session will run for approximately 14 weeks beginning Monday, September 9 - Sunday, December 15. Please mark your calendars to plan your registrations accordingly: Monday, August 12, 2024: Resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online. In-person resident registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way. Monday, August 26, 2024: Non-resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online. In-person non-resident registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way. Monday, September 9, 2024: Fall session classes begin. To prepare for your registration date, please create and/or update your accounts online. If you require any additional assistance, please contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net. Preview the Activity Guide   Summer at the Library Our Public Library has plenty of events to keep the summer fun going. View the full calendar here.   There’s an SSF App? Download our free app, Engage SSF for easy access to City Resources such as the South City Free Shuttle schedule, and maintenance requests (including but not limited to: illegal dumping, tree trimming, potholes, broken playground equipment, lights out, etc.). Download the app on your App Store or Google Playstore.   Concert in the Park Save the date for the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department's Concert in the Park: Community Fun Fest on Saturday, September 21! This free event will take place at Orange Memorial Park from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Family and friends of all ages are encouraged to join in the festivities.   Concert in the Park - Invitation for Exhibitor Booths Apply by TODAY Friday, August 9 Who can host an exhibitor booth? Any organizations located in/or providing services to South San Francisco can apply. Priority will be granted to City of South San Francisco and affiliated/co-sponsored groups, other government entities, and local nonprofit groups. Due to the setup of the exhibitor booths, no distribution of food or drink to the public will be allowed. Read the Concert in the Park Exhibitor Guidelines. Complete the Concert in the Park Exhibitor Application by Friday, August 9, 2024. Your application does not guarantee your participation in the event. Participation will be granted on a space available basis, giving priority to City of South San Francisco and affiliated/co-sponsored groups, other government entities, and local nonprofit groups. Applicants will receive confirmation of their participation status by Friday, August 16, 2024. Once accepted, applicants must pay a $50 participation fee. Contact Laura Armanino, Recreation Program Manager at laura.armanino@ssf.net or (650) 829-3983.   Private Rentals Let us help you plan your next meeting, party, event, or picnic in one of our beautiful facilities. South San Francisco has several rooms and facilities available for different functions. For questions, please contact the Recreation Administrative Office at facilityrequests@ssf.net or (650) 829-3800. More Information   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Diversity Employment Day Career Fair Join a free career fair and roundtables on Tuesday, October 8 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Library | Parks & Recreation Center. Register Here   Missed a previous newsletter? View all of our Weekly South City Updates and press releases on the City website.   Yours in service, James Coleman Mayor of South San Francisco       City of South San Francisco | 400 Grand Avenue | South San Francisco, CA 94080 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice