Things To Know: San Bruno Chamber Blood Drive

Things To Know: San Bruno Chamber – BCP – Blood Drive – Free Health Fair.  San Bruno Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue.

SAVE THE DATE:  Sunday September 1st – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  San Bruno Chamber of Commerce & the Blood Centers of the Pacific co-sponsor a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan Avenues.  BloodMobile will be parked in the north side driveway of Citi Bank.

To Make your donation appointment on-line GOTO

https://www.bloodheroes.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=553935

Nominations Are Open:  The Beautification Task Force is accepting nominations for the Annual Beautification Awards Program. Categories include: Most Improved Residential Property, Xeriscape, and Single-Family Home (curb appeal). Applications can be found on the City’s website: http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/committee_beautification.asp as well as at the City Clerk’s office. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5pm. If you have any questions please call the BTF hotline at 650-616-7145.

Friday, August – 2, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Rebel Yell 80’s and Today – Info:  650-616-7180 – Extreme Pizza will be selling pizza slices.  The YAC should be selling goodies.  The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass.  $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00.  Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180

Saturday, August 3 - Take A Hike – Coyote Point Recreation Area

Each month this series of hikes takes participants on guided tours of a County Park.  Just bring water, dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes; we’ll supply the beauty and fresh air courtesy of our San Mateo County Parks.  Hikes are 2-3 miles long and are led by volunteers familiar with the trails.  Hikes start at 9 a.m. and last less than 2 hours.  All ages are welcome.

For more information visit smcoparks.org/takeahike 

Sunday, August 4 – The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce with the City of San Bruno and the West Coast Farmers' Market Association are holding their San Mateo Avenue Farmers’ Market between Jenevein and Sylvan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November 24th.  Today for the first time the market will showcase "Balloon Man Max" making unique and one of a kind balloon animals and figures for the kids.  

Info and to find out how you or your non-profit organization might be able to use a 10 foot by 10 foot space, contact the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce at 650-588-0180 or Office@SanBrunoChamber.com 

A Special Legislative Day is being planned.  Special themed Sundays are being planned as well as 1 or more monthly contests and our yearly “How Much Does the Pumpkin Weigh” contest. 

We are attempting to arrange 1 or 2 months when each Sunday we will be assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with a 4-week food drive.  TODAY – Crafty Birthday Parties – Face Painting & Worldwide Chiropractic should be participating along with numerous fresh fruit and fresh vegetable vendors, a toffee vendor, Real Italian, and Made Out of Dough.

Sunday, August 4 – Ride or volunteer in the Tour de Peninsula.
Support San Mateo County Parks Bicycle Sunday riding in the Tour de Peninsula. With four routes a post-ride expo and a kids-only ride in Coyote Point, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Early bird registration is open. TdP 2013 is presented by Whole Foods Market and supported by numerous sponsors.  We need 200 volunteers to help on the course, at rest stops or with registration. Click here (http://supportparks.org/tdp/volunteers.html)  to find out about volunteering.

Tuesday, August 6 – National Night Out – Turn on your porch light – Go outside and meet your neighbors.  Learn who your neighbors are, what vehicle(s) they drive, who are their children.  Discuss starting a Neighborhood Watch Block, commit to be better “Eyes & Ears” in your community and promptly report ALL suspicious observations to the San Bruno Police Department – either 911 for immediate Life & Death situations or 616-7100.  An opportunity for you to meet fellow San Bruno neighbors interested in National Night Out.  Tuesday, August 6 - 6 - 8pm - Grundy Park Picnic Area - Corner of Park & Chestnut

Please bring an appetizer or dessert and something to drink. (Optional)

Help build a stronger, safer community by attending our annual National Night Out.

For more information go to www.nationalnightout.org or contact

Kris Gonzales (650) 615-9414 or k.gonzy@att.net

Wednesday, August 7 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Nursery Workday (San Bruno)  Join volunteers at the Mission Blue Nursery every Wednesday morinig.  Plants propagated here will be used for habitat restoration projects on San Bruno Mountain.  The nursery is under the direction of Joe Cannon.  Joe or ken can be reached at San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 415-467-6631.  Mission Blue Nursery is located off Bayshore Blvd in Brisbane. View Google map location of Mission Blue Native Plant Nursery.  Info:  http://www.mountainwatch.org/sbmw-calendar

A series of draft maps that show potential changes in the boundaries of San Mateo County’s five supervisorial districts are now available for public review and comment.

The maps represent a preliminary attempt to redraw boundaries based on comments by the San Mateo County Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Committee and input by the public to date.

The maps are available for review at www.smcdistrictcommittee.org and are accompanied by demographic data regarding each draft district, reflecting factors such as income, education and ethnicity.

The maps will be discussed at the committee’s next meeting, scheduled for August 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the East Palo Alto City Council Chambers, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto.

Following the August 8 meeting, the committee will hold four additional meetings: Sept. 10, 11, 12 and Sept. 24, all from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See below for locations.

At each meeting, the committee will take public comment on the maps and may direct the consulting demographer to make further adjustments to the draft maps or draw additional maps.

The public is encouraged to draw and submit maps during this process at www.smcdistrictlines.org.

SMCDistrictLines.org is a free, user-friendly redistricting website for the County of San Mateo. The current deadline to submit maps is September 20.

It is anticipated that at the Sept. 24 meeting the committee will recommend one or more alternatives to the full Board of Supervisors. The Board would then consider possible district boundary adjustments at its October 8 meeting with a decision on any such adjustments by its November 5 meeting.

The public is invited to send comments on the draft maps by e-mail to districtlines@smcgov.org or by mail to: San Mateo County Hall of Justice, 400 County Center, c/o District Lines Advisory Committee, Redwood City, CA 94063.

Future meetings – all from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.:

Sept: 10: Daly City: War Memorial Community Center, 6655 Mission St.

Sept. 11: Half Moon Bay: Cunha Intermediate School Library, 600 Church St.

Sept. 12: Millbrae: Chetcuti Room, 450 Poplar Ave.

Sept. 24: Location to be determined.

The Board of Supervisors created the nine-member District Lines Advisory Committee after voters changed the County Charter in November 2012 to provide that a supervisor may only be elected by voters within the district in which he or she lives. Under the prior system voters countywide elected all five supervisors.

With heightened interest in district-based elections, the Board of Supervisors tasked the Committee with hearing public comment, studying current and potential boundaries and recommending possible adjustments.

The committee members appointed by the Board of Supervisors are: Supervisor Adrienne J. Tissier, Committee Chair; Supervisor Warren Slocum, Committee Vice-Chair; Gonzalo “Sal” Torres, a Daly City Council Member; Laura Martinez, an East Palo Alto Council Member; and public members: Hayden Lee of Millbrae; Raymond Lee of San Mateo; Barbara Arietta of Pacifica; William Nack of Menlo Park; and Rebecca Ayson of Daly City.

Each public member resides in one of the five current districts, ensuring that all geographic areas of the county are represented. Eric Reed and Isabel Annie Loya were selected as alternates.

Questions? Contact Marshall Wilson, Communications Director, County Manager’s Office.

(650) 363-4153 office

(650) 464-2899 cell

Friday, August 9, - Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Houserockers – Rock, Rhythm & Blues.  The YAC should be selling goodies.  The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass.  $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00.  Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180

Saturday, August 10 -  9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave., San Mateo CA 94401

California Assemblyman Kevin Mullin (D-22nd District) invites you to a FREE Health Forum open to the public.   You can sign up early by contacting the district office at (650) 349-2200.

Come by to receive free health screenings, participate in a discussion about Health Care Reform and current issues in the California State Legislature, and learn about the community services that are available to you.

Free Health Screenings and Services include:  Acupuncture Assessment, Audio Screening, Balance Test, Blood Pressure Evaluation, Body Mass Index Screening, Chiropractic Consultation, Cholesterol Screening, Dental Screening, Diabetes & Wound Care Assessment, Glucose Screening, Hepatitis B & C Screening, HIV Screening, Vision Screening and much more.

Saturday, August 10 - STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation

San Mateo Avenue will be closed from 5 p.m. Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Aug. 12.

Tuesday, August 13 – San Bruno City Council Meeting is CANCELED

Friday, August 16 - Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. West Bay Rhythm – Motown.  The YAC should be selling goodies.  The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass.  $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00.  Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180

Friday, August 16 - STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation

San Bruno Avenue will be partially closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 16 to 5 a.m. Aug. 19. And will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 23 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30.

Tuesday, August 20 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Composting Work Shop – San bruno Recreation Center, 251 City Park Way.  For more information visit: http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/workshop.html

The workshops cover backyard composting, worm composting and organic gardening techniques unless otherwise specified. Workshops are taught by a certified master composter/organic gardener.  Workshops are free!   Reservations are not necessary but encouraged so we have a way of contacting you in case a class is canceled. To reserve a space in a workshop or for more information, please call 1-888-442-2666 or email info@RecycleWorks.org.

Friday, August – 23, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Just For Kicks – Classic Rock. The YAC should be selling goodies.  The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass.  $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00.  Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180

Friday, August 23 – STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation

San Bruno Avenue will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 23 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30.

Saturday, August 24 - Senior Showcase Information Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – We are excited to announce the return of the Senior Showcase Information Fair in Menlo Park!  Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. 
Free admission, Everyone Welcome!
This Information Fair is for seniors and those that love them.

Visit over 40 exhibitor booths.

Free document shredding and refreshments.

Event flyer can be viewed: http://www.smdailyjournal.com/seniorshowcase/

Tuesday, August 27 – 7:00 p.m. San Bruno City Council Meeting – Senior Center 1555 Crystal Springs Road – Public Welcome & broadcasted live on San Bruno Cable channel 1.  Agenda and additional background on most agenda items will be available here  http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/city_agendapackets.html  late Friday August 23rd and will be available for viewing in the Library.

Friday, August – 30, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Pop Fiction – Dance Music.  The YAC should be selling goodies.  The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass.  $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00.  Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180

Friday, August 30 - Community Gallery Call for Artists is now Open. 
Sponsored by the San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission, the Community Gallery Exhibit Program fosters a greater appreciation for art in our community. Artists are invited to submit applications to exhibit their work in the San Bruno Library. Submission deadline: 5 p.m., Friday August 30, 2013.  Application Info:  http://sanbruno.ca.gov/commissions/Call%20for%20Artists%20and%20Application%202013.pdf  for full details.

Sunday, September 1 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  San Bruno Chamber of Commerce & the Blood Centers of the Pacific co-sponsor a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan Avenues.

Am I Eligible?

Age: 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written permission of parent or guardian).

Weight: At least 110 pounds (different requirements for 16-22-year-olds, please call 1-888-393-GIVE).

Diet: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.

Health: General good health

Identification: Valid identification such as a driver’s license, DMV identification card, passport, etc.

Donating Blood Step-By-Step

Step 1 Registration

Present your photo ID Card

Read information sheet about donating blood.

Step 2 Donor Health History and Mini Physical

Provide basic demographic and health information

Answer questions about past and present health history (information is kept private)

Undergo mini exam to determine if you are able to donate (temperature, blood   pressure, heart rate). Give blood drop to determine hemoglobin level.

Step 3 Hydration Station

Drink water or other beverage prior to your donation.  The more hydrated you are, the faster your donation will be and the better you’ll feel afterwards

Step 4 Donation

Sit in one of our specialized comfy donor “lounge chairs”

Answer a few questions from a staff member

Once the needle is in place, it usually takes less than 10 minutes to draw a unit (about a pint) of blood.  You’ll squeeze a ball to keep the blood flowing while you read, relax or chat with one of our nurses

Finish your donation, after which the needle will be removed and a bandage applied (the bandage is a great way to show off what a hero you are!)

Step 5 Visit the Canteen

Sit, relax and have a snack and drink at our donor canteen for a few minutes (California law states you’ll need to hang out with us for at least 15 minutes)

All Done! Enjoy your day. You’ve earned it!  You’ve found the Hero in you!

Step 6 After Donation

Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for a few hours. If you feel light-headed, lie down until feeling better.

To Make your donation appointment on-line GOTO

https://www.bloodheroes.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=553935

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:  The San Francisco International Airport reports:…” The Airport will clear vegetation in the 7th Avenue ditch this year.  The work will entail hand clearing about five feet down the middle.  An exact schedule has not been determined at this time, but it will be completed before the end of October”…

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

When you see GRAFFITI – report it to graffiti@sanbruno.ca.gov or 616-7141

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:  The San Bruno Education Foundation is looking for volunteers to join the SBEF Board.  If you are interested or know someone who you think might like to join the board send us an email at info@sanbrunoedfound.org

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District continues to remind all residents:

1.   There is a new species of mosquito beginning to appear in California that could carry yellow fever.  It has shown up in the Central Valley, but not in the Bay Area yet.  Our District is aware of it and is taking additional steps to trap and test for it and, if found, will take all necessary steps to treat accordingly.

2.   The District reminds all residents and park visitors to report all, what appear to be freshly killed, birds and squirrels to the state WNV hot line – 1-877-WNV-BIRD.

3.   The District also reminds everyone to continue to dump all standing water, so there are fewer possible locations where mosquitoes may breed.

Questions or concerns about how the District is working to prevent mosquito breeding and to curtail the possible spread of WNV can be obtained by contacting District Manager Robert Gay at 650-344-8952

Additional info:  http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html