Things To Know: Sunday At San Bruno Farmers Market

Things To Know: Legislator’s Day At Farmers Market

FEATURE SUBJECT:  This Sunday October 6th the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce is providing Farmers’ Market shoppers with the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the following legislators:  

U. S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier; (NOTE:  Depending upon conditions in Washington D.C. Jackie Speier may not personally be present – BUT – her very capable office staff will be present the full 4 hours); 

California State Senator Jerry Hill; (NOTE:  Senator Hill will be present for about half of the 4 hour time slot, but Senator Hill’s very capable office stsaff will be present the full 4 hours); 

San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Dave Pine; and 

San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane.  After hearing their presentations, please visit the Chamber’s GREAT vendors.

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays – Homework Center – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays – 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  The Homework Center is a free, drop-in program for students in grades K-8. Students and parents must sign a registration form before a student attends. The Homework Center provides students with computers to complete assignments, access to online tutoring and an atmosphere conducive to studying, as well as homework help as time permits. It is recommended that parents of children younger than 10 years old remain in the library building while the child is at the Center. The Homework Center does not provide after-school-care or one-on-one tutoring. For more information about the Homework Center, contact the library at 650-616-7078.

Saturday, October 5 - Take A Hike – San Pedro Valley Park, Oddstad Boulevard, Pacifica, CA.  This 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.

Take A Hike encourages you to discover a County Park on the first Saturday each month, April through October (except Sunday, May 5th). Participants learn about local parks and are encouraged to use the trails to stay active and healthy. This year’s schedule features one park that was not included in prior seasons.

Hikes begin at 9 a.m. and are between one to three miles long. Plan to spend at least 45 minutes for this activity. Rangers and volunteers lead the hikes and provide information about park history and the local habitat. Bring water, dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. We supply the beauty and fresh air courtesy our San Mateo County parks.

Most hikes begin at the park’s main parking lot. Check back here for detailed information about the hike approximately three weeks prior.  For additional information about Take A Hike, please call (650) 599-1005.   All ages are welcome. www.SMCoParks.org/TakeAHike

San Bruno AYSO Soccer Games at Crestmoor field on Cortland – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   www.SanBrunoAYSO.org  Team sponsors are still needed.

Sunday, October 6 - The Chamber’s “How Much Does This LARGE Pumpkin Weigh” contest begins and runs thru Sunday October 27th.  Contact:  San Bruno Chamber 650-588-0180 for details.

Sunday, October 6 - A Special Legislative Day is being planned for Sunday October 6 to which the Chamber has invited the following:  California State Senator Jerry Hill or his representative, California Assemblyman Kevin Mullin or his representative, San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine or his representative, and San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane.  This is your opportunity to talk one on one with these candidates.

Tuesday, October 8 – San Bruno Leos Club -  3:30 p.m. - Don Picos.  San Bruno Leos is a Jr. Lions Club serving the San Bruno Community through community service projects.  All children age 12+ that live in San Bruno are welcome to join.

Leadership – Develop skills as a project organizer, time manager and team leader.

Experience – Learn how teamwork, cooperation and collaboration can bring exciting changes to your community and the world.

Opportunity – Make friends and feel the rewards of community service.

For more information: email Lion Kathryn  Marinos at: sanbrunolions@gmail.com

Thursday, October 10 -  VFW 2517 San Bruno – Join the VFW – Membership is FREE the first year.  Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month 618 San Mateo Avenue (Fireman’s Hall).  Info:  Bob 650-231-2007 or Paul at madpaul47@yahoo.com  Refreshments served.

Saturday, October 12 -  San Bruno Arbor Day Celebration – Come help the City green up San Bruno and plant a tree in the 7th Avenue Park – on 7th Avenue between Angus and Pine Avenues.

Hand deliver the following information to the San Bruno Recreation Center, 251 City Park Way or mail it to Arbor Day Celebration – 567 El Camino Real San Bruno CA 94066

San Bruno AYSO Soccer Games at Crestmoor field on Cortland – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   www.SanBrunoAYSO.org  Team sponsors are still needed.

Sunday, October 13 - The Chamber’s “How Much Does This LARGE Pumpkin Weigh” contest begins and runs thru Sunday October 27th.  Contact:  San Bruno Chamber 650-588-0180 for details.

Sunday, October 13 - A Special San Bruno City Council Candidate Day is being planned for Sunday October 13th to which the Chamber has invited the following: Ken Ibarra, Andrew Mason, Marty Medina, and Rico Medina.  This is your opportunity to talk one on one with these candidates. 

Sunday, October 20 - The Chamber’s “How Much Does This LARGE Pumpkin Weigh” contest begins and runs thru Sunday October 27th.  Contact:  San Bruno Chamber 650-588-0180 for details.

Sunday, October 20 - A Special San Bruno Park School Board Candidate Day is being planned for Sunday October 20th to which the Chamber has invited the following: Patrick Flynn, John Marinos, Henry Sanchez, and Chuck Zelnick.  This is your opportunity to talk one on one with these candidates.   For more info GOTO:  http://smartvoter.org/2013/11/05/ca/sm/race/5032/

Thursday October 24th AND Friday October 25th (must attend BOTH days) - AARP Drivers Safety Program – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   AARP & San Bruno Senior Center sponsors a refresher-driving course for adults 50 and over.  Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members for the two 4-hour sessions.  Must attend BOTH sessions.  Call Senior Center 616-7150 to register.

Friday Oct 25th & Saturday Oct 26th AND Wednesday Oct 30th & Thursday Oct 31st -  Unheard Footsteps – A Haunted House - The halls of the San Bruno Park Pool will be transformed into a Haunted House.  Tickets on sale now at San Bruno Recreation Center $4.00 before October 24th - $5.00 after October 24th.  Recommended Ages 7 & up.  Info:  616-7180.   www.bayareahauntedhouse.com

San Bruno AYSO Soccer Games at Crestmoor field on Cortland – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   www.SanBrunoAYSO.org  Team sponsors are still needed.

Sunday, October 27 - The Chamber’s “How Much Does This LARGE Pumpkin Weigh” contest begins and runs thru Sunday October 27th.  Contact:  San Bruno Chamber 650-588-0180 for details.

Sunday, October 27 – Noon – Trick-or-Treat and costume judging along San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein & Sylvan.

Wednesday October 30th – Goblin Grotto – San Bruno Recreation Center Gym

For children 10 & under – all children must be accompanied by an adult $7.00 per child

Group 1 – 5:30-6:15 p.m. GROUP 1 – Orange Ticket

Group 2 – 6:45-7:30 p.m. GROUP 2 – Green Ticket

Pre-Registration IS REQUIRED

Come in costume for Trick-or-Treating, play carnival games, and be enchanted by storytelling!  Trick-or-treat bags provided.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD will be sold at the door or on-line.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS – 

Similar Forum Coming Oct 18th

On Friday September 27 2013 California State Senator Jerry Hill, California State Assemblymember Kevin Mullin, and California State Assemblymember Rich Gordon hosted a Senior Scam Stopper forum in Redwood City. 

Participating on the panel was Lt. Sean Hart of the Redwood City Police Department, Deborah Owdom of the State RSVP/SAIF organization, Sheri Boles of the California State Public Utilities Commission, and Jane Kreisler – coordinator of the California State License Board.

www.csla.ca.gov and www.cpuc.ca.gov and CheckTheLicenseFirst.com and SeniorScamStoppers.com are 4 of the many links where you can find additional information.

The next similar forum will be hosted by California State Assemblymember Kevin Mullin and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine and the Contractors State License Board – FREE.

For more information and to RSVP (FREE - please contact California Assemblymember Mullin’s office at 650-349-2200.)  Seating is limited – Free parking at the Millbrae Library and Constitution Plaza.

FRIDAY October 18, 2013 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 450 Poplar Avenue in the Chetucti Room (near the Millbrae Library) – Millbrae CA 94030

Just a few points covered in the forum:

If your project will cost $500.00 or more, your contractor MUST have a state contractor’s license.

You should interview at least 3 contractors and get at least 3 written estimates for the exact same tasks.

Contractors must have workers compensation insurance.

Down payment cannot exceed $1,000.00 or 10% of the estimated job – whichever is LESS

Most contractors will not go door to door looking for work – they are just too busy.

All contractor mailings looking for a job MUST contain their California State Contractor’s license number.  You can always go to the State Contractors Licensing Board to check on a contractor’s license number.

There are computer programs available that will let callers to cause your caller ID to infer the call is coming from a person different than the caller – for example like it is coming from the local Police Department.  Do not automatically believe your caller ID.

There is a *72 phone scam.  Do not follow anyone’s directions in calling *72 followed by an area code and a phone number.

There is an Area Code 809 phone scam – Do not return a call to an 809 phone number.  Call your phone company if you have questions on the validity of where the call came from.

Check your detailed phone bill to make sure your phone supplier has not slammed or crammed your bill by adding services you did not order.

If you are pressured to invest today before you miss the opportunity or the return sounds too good to be true, it probably is a scam.  Always ask a friend, financial manager, or even the police department if they heard of this as a scam.

You do not need to open your door to a caller.  Just tell them NO thru the closed door so they know someone is there.

Always VERIFY VERIFY VERIFY

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

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

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District continues to remind all residents 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   The District’s Monthly Report is posted here: http://www.smcmad.org/entomology_reports.htm  Select the month of interest.  The reports are usually uploaded the month after the cover date.  Usually there is no August report and sometimes there is no November report.  Questions on items in the reports should be directed to District Manager Robert Gay 344-8592.  Mr. Gay is available to speak to your group or organization on the District’s programs.