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They Are Coming: Saturday March 22nd

“They Are Coming:  Saturday March 22nd”

 

FEATURE EVENT:  U. S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier is proud to announce:


It is with great enthusiasm that I announce two opportunities for high school students living in the 14th Congressional District that will challenge them both academically and artistically in unique competitions.

To encourage art education, the Congressional Art Competition gives high school students a chance to gain national recognition for their creative talents. Seventh and 8th graders who share campuses with high schools are also welcome to compete.

All artwork submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, at my district office located at 155 Bovet Road, Suite 780, in San Mateo, and must include a completed Student Information & Release Form, signed by the student, his or her parent/guardian, and his or her art teacher. To learn more about the Congressional Art Competition, please visit my website.

I am also proud to announce the first annual Congressional STEM Academic Competition, a.k.a. the “House App Contest.” This new competition is designed to engage students’ creativity and encourage participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Representing Silicon Valley – a hotbed of innovation – has convinced me of the importance of such initiatives that promote investment in STEM education, as well as legislation like H.R. 2426, the Educating Tomorrow’s Engineers Act, of which I am a proud cosponsor. We must prepare our students for employment in the high-tech industry and enhance American competitiveness in the global economy.

The House APP contest is also open to students eligible to enroll in high schools located in the 14th District, and to teams of up to four if at least two students reside in the 14th District. Students must register at StudentAppChallenge.house.gov and create an account at ChallengePost.com by April 30, 2014. Students can visit ChallengePost any time before then to submit their contact information, completed release form, and final app entry. Students can learn more about the competition and find resources for students and teachers on my website. For any additional information, contact Kenneth Dowling at kenneth.dowling@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-3531.

These are great opportunities to let creativity flow and produce tangible results!

All the best,

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CONTINUING EVENT:

 

City of San Bruno’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Has Started:

On December 23, 2014 the City of San Bruno will celebrate its first 100 years of incorporation and Centennial. The Centennial is an opportunity not only to recognize the community’s history, but also to celebrate the community’s identity, its accomplishments, and its future opportunities and potential. The City Council has begun the process to develop the scope of the celebration as well as the process for engagement with residents, businesses and community stakeholders.

If YOU have historical information or photographs to share, or YOU would like to be part of the Centennial Celebration Planning, please contact the City Manager’s office at 650.616.7056.

A combination of traditional San Bruno programs and special events are being planned throughout the coming year to celebrate this historical milestone. Highlights of the Centennial year will include a City Hall open house, a Centennial art project to honor the City’s history, a community picnic, and a Centennial Gala. The upcoming year promises to be an exciting and memorable one and the City looks forward to commemorating 100 years of San Bruno history with YOU.

 

Friday, March 7 - Black Light Art Show Painting Sessions - 4:30 - 6:30pm - San Bruno Recreation Center.  Students in 6th -12th grade, create your art during any 3 painting sessions: 4:30-6:30pm on March 7, 14, & 21 at the San Bruno Recreation Center and then bring friends and family to the reception and show, 6:00-8:00pm, March 28. Painting prices are $2.00 per poster which includes one free ticket to the show. Unlimited painting is $5.00 per session and includes 2 free tickets to the show. Entrance to the show is $5.00. (5 & under, free) For more information contact Dee at (650) 616-7183.

 

Saturday, March 8 - Blood Centers of the Pacific - Blood Drive – noon thru 4 p.m.  The Shops at Tanforan - Car Drop-Off Zone by Barnes & Noble

Donate blood and be a hero to someone in need. Your contribution could be a life giving gift. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, click here. Walk-ins also welcome!  For more information, visit www.bloodheroes.com or contact Christina Mihalas at 415 793 9261.

Wednesday, March 12 - Lawyers in the Library - San Bruno Library.  Lawyers in the Library takes place on March 12 and April 9.  Individual 20 minute appointments available from 6-8pm.  Please call the library to schedule: 616-7078.  An attorney will come to the Library for free, 20–minute, one-on-one sessions, with people who have a legal situation to discuss. In March the focus is: Civil litigation, disputes; injury claims; insurance claims; social security disability claims; Medicare, Medi-Cal.

 

Saturday, March 8 - 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. “The Children First Conference – Improving Life” – Major Sponsor Walmart.  – Walmart Global eCommerce, 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno.  PUBLIC INVITED and WELCOME. Volunteerism Key to Personal and Community Strength

On Saturday, March 8th community volunteers and leaders from the Greater Bay Area will join forces to discuss and formulate strategies at a cutting edge the 2nd annual Humanitarian Children First Conference. The conference will focus on the various ways to protect our children, the key to our world's future. Topics will include, but not limited to: education, health, and the quality of life of our children. Empowering our children creates an educated workforce for the future, a healthy community and directly impacts our economy. This historical children's conference will focus on a number of medical solutions to enhance the quality of  the lives of our children through discussion and implementation of best practices related to vision and hearing health, nutrition and diabetes awareness, and the impacts of expanding education and literacy through music, reading, play, science and math.

The Conference, being held at Walmart Global eCommerce Headquarters, 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA., contains both a morning session (beginning at 9:30 am) and an afternoon session (beginning at 1:00 pm), following lunch, which will be provided. The admission is FREE. Attendees who register will receive FREE underground parking and a small token of appreciation. There will be three strategic sessions within the conference itself. Both keynote and panel speakers are scheduled for each session and will rotate throughout the conference to insure that attendees have an opportunity to learn new impactful knowledge, as well as practical tools to make a difference in their own life and in their communities. This community event is endorsed by the Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc., four Lions Club Districts that circle the greater San Francisco Bay Area (totaling over 5,000 volunteers in the largest service organization in the world), Lions of Life, and the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired Together.

As last year’s keynote speaker, Darian Rodriguez Heyman, former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, Co-Founder of Social Media for Nonprofits, and Best-Selling Author of Nonprofit Management 101 stated “Literacy matters. Education, knowledge, music and visibility empowers our youth like nothing else can. Knowledge is the foundation for our children to become tomorrow's leaders, and empowered volunteers truly make a powerful impact on education.” 

Strengthening relationships with our local community, volunteers and Lions Clubs members partner to make a positive and lasting impact on our life and community’s well-being.

Order tickets online, http://childrenfirstconference.eventbrite.com/ or www.bayarealions.org.

 

For more information on the Children’s First Conference - Improving Life please E=mail childrenfirst@bayarealions.org. To schedule an interview or request information call 415-640-9875 or e-mail childrenfirst@bayarealions.org.  

 

Thursday, March 13 - Affordable Care Act -13 in English - 6:30pm - Library Downstairs Community Room.  If you don’t have health insurance or you purchase insurance on your own, this event is for you! At this FREE event, you will find out how the Affordable Care Act affects you, get your questions answered, and have an opportunity to make an appointment to get insurance enrollment assistance.

 

Friday, March 14 - Black Light Art Show Painting Session 4:30-6:30pm - San Bruno Recreation Center.  Students in 6th -12 grade, create your art during any 3 painting sessions: 4:30-6:30pm on March 7, 14, & 21 at the San Bruno Recreation Center and then bring friends and family to the reception and show, 6:00-8:00pm, March 28. Painting prices are $2.00 per poster which includes one free ticket to the show. Unlimited painting is $5.00 per session and includes 2 free tickets to the show. Entrance to the show is $5.00. (5 & under, free) For more information contact Dee at (650) 616-7183.

 

Saturday, March 15 - Children's Activities Fair - 1-5pm by JCPenney.  Join The Shops at Tanforan and Parenting on The Peninsula to learn about and meet representatives from various after-school, summer and year-round children's programs. Plus, watch exciting demonstrations!

Interested in participating as an exhibitor? Click here for an exhibitor application. For more information, contact the mall management office at 650.392.1631, or via email at info@TheShopsAtTanforan.com.


Wednesday, March 19 – 6-8 p.m. - Financial Planning
in the San Bruno Library - Individual 20 minute appointments available from 6-8pm. Please call the library to schedule: 616-7078. A financial planner will come to the Library for free, 20–minute, one-on-one sessions, with people who have a financial situation to discuss. In March, the financial planning topic is Inheritance: Being Smart. 

 

Thursday, March 20 inTagalog - 6:30pm - Affordable Care Act - Library Downstairs Community Room.  If you don’t have health insurance or you purchase insurance on your own, this event is for you! At this FREE event, you will find out how the Affordable Care Act affects you, get your questions answered, and have an opportunity to make an appointment to get insurance enrollment assistance.

 

Friday, March 21 - Black Light Art Show - Painting Session 4:30-6:30pm - Art Show San Bruno Recreation Center.  Students in 6th -12 grade, create your art during any 3 painting sessions: 4:30-6:30pm on March 7, 14, & 21 at the San Bruno Recreation Center and then bring friends and family to the reception and show, 6:00-8:00pm, March 28. Painting prices are $2.00 per poster which includes one free ticket to the show. Unlimited painting is $5.00 per session and includes 2 free tickets to the show. Entrance to the show is $5.00. (5 & under, free) For more information contact Dee at (650) 616-7183.

 

Saturday, March 22 - Relay For Life San Bruno will be holding an almost day long multi-activity Survivors' Event.  Info:  Ken 650-400-1005. 

Come Support San Bruno’s Littlest Super Heroes March 22nd

Starting at the San Bruno Senior Center 10:15 a.m.

Continuing to Capuchino High School 10:30 a.m. (Baseball field)

Continuing to the Tanforan Mall 11:00 a.m.

(Lower level, outside JCPenny, near escalator)

Then join San Bruno Relay For Life supporters to Honor Cancer Survivors

at a FREE BBQ at San Bruno Park 12:00 noon

As we get closer to Saturday March 22nd, additional details will be posted

at www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCA

Friday, March 28 - Black Light Art Show - Painting Session 6:00-8:00pm San Bruno Recreation Center.  Students in 6th -12 grade, create your art during any 3 painting sessions: 4:30-6:30pm on March 7, 14, & 21 at the San Bruno Recreation Center and then bring friends and family to the reception and show, 6:00-8:00pm, March 28. Painting prices are $2.00 per poster which includes one free ticket to the show. Unlimited painting is $5.00 per session and includes 2 free tickets to the show. Entrance to the show is $5.00. (5 & under, free) For more information contact Dee at (650) 616-7183.

 

Saturday, April 5 - Relay For Life San Bruno will again be Painting the Tanforan Mall Purple.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Come and learn about Relay For Life; Sign Up YOUR Team; Learn How To Join a Team; Make a Donation; Watch Yenis Dance Body & Soul (483-8246)  www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCA

 

Sunday, April 6 - Relay For Life San Bruno will again be Painting the Tanforan Mall Purple.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Come and learn about Relay For Life; Sign Up YOUR Team; Learn How To Join a Team; Make a Donation; Watch Yenis Dance Body & Soul (483-8246)  www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCA

 

Wednesday, April 9 - Lawyers in the Library - San Bruno Library.  Lawyers in the Library takes place on April 9. Individual 20 minute appointments available from 6-8pm. Please call the library to schedule: 616-7078. An attorney will come to the Library for free, 20–minute, one-on-one sessions, with people who have a legal situation to discuss. In March the focus is: Civil litigation, disputes; injury claims; insurance claims; social security disability claims; Medicare, Medi-Cal.

 

Saturday April 26 – Relay For Life – San Bruno – Join Us To FINISH THE FIGHT

Want Information to Start a Team?

Want to Learn How You Can Support the Event?

Contact Us:

SanBrunoRelay@gmail.com

www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCA

Ken Ibarra, Event Chair (650) 400-1005

The link below gives you the background on WHY we are finishing the fight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29pJTwcerZ4

The 24 hour event starts at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 26th and runs continually until 10:00 a.m. Sunday April 27th 2014.

LOCATION:  Capuchino High School – San Bruno

GOTO:  www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCa

Here you will find:

WHAT is Relay

WHY we fundraise

HOW you can START a Team

HOW you can JOIN a Team

Our American Cancer Society staff partner Allison Baca writes:

Relay for Life is a 24 hour team event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s research, programs, services and advocacy efforts. It is held in over 5,100 cities in the United States each year. Teams come out and enjoy music, fun and food- all while keeping one person on the track from their team for the entire 24 hours. Our event is founded on the principle- “cancer never sleeps, so neither do we.” It is a non-competitive but emotionally impactful event. We need you now! Relay for Life is looking for planning committee members and teams! Join up and help us to “Finish the Fight” against cancer!

 

Sunday April 27 – Relay For Life – San Bruno – Join Us To FINISH THE FIGHT

Want Information to Start a Team?

Want to Learn How You Can Support the Event?

Contact Us:

SanBrunoRelay@gmail.com

www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCA

Ken Ibarra, Event Chair (650) 400-1005

The link below gives you the background on WHY we are finishing the fight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29pJTwcerZ4

The 24 hour event starts at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 26th and runs continually until 10:00 a.m. Sunday April 27th 2014.

LOCATION:  Capuchino High School – San Bruno

GOTO:  www.RelayForLife.org/SanBrunoCa

Here you will find:

WHAT is Relay

WHY we fundraise

HOW you can START a Team

HOW you can JOIN a Team

Our American Cancer Society staff partner Allison Baca writes:

Relay for Life is a 24 hour team event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s research, programs, services and advocacy efforts. It is held in over 5,100 cities in the United States each year. Teams come out and enjoy music, fun and food- all while keeping one person on the track from their team for the entire 24 hours. Our event is founded on the principle- “cancer never sleeps, so neither do we.” It is a non-competitive but emotionally impactful event. We need you now! Relay for Life is looking for planning committee members and teams! Join up and help us to “Finish the Fight” against cancer!

 

FUTURE EVENT:

San Bruno Community Services Department Presents AMERICAN RED CROSS

2014 Lifeguard Training Courses

This course, based on the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program, will certify students in Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students must be 15 years of age by the last day of class and pass a swim pre-test (swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, retrieve a 10 pound brick from 10 feet and return it to designated spot).

ATTENDANCE AT EVERY CLASS IS REQUIRED.

All Classes are $185.

Code: 0901.101

Day(s): Monday-Friday

Dates: March 31-April 4

Times: 10:00am-3:30pm

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Code: 0901.102

Day(s): Sat/Sun

Dates: April 5, 6, 12, 13

Times: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Code: 0901.103

Day(s): Sunday, Monday-Friday

Dates: May 11-May 16

Times: Sunday 10:00-5:00pm; Monday-Friday 5:00-9:00pm

You can register online at http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/parks_main.asp or come to the main office (251 City Park Way) and pay in person.

For more information contact Jennie at (650) 616-7184.

 

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

Water Conservation

The City of San Bruno, on their web page, writes:  “This past fall and winter has been one of the driest years on record across the state of California. At the State level, Governor Brown has declared a drought emergency and has asked California residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption by at least 20%.

 

“At the local level, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has issued a statement today requesting a voluntary 10% reduction on the SF Regional Water System in response to the dry weather conditions and to ensure that available water supplies are prudently managed.

 

“In coordination with this local advisory, the City of San Bruno is asking residents and businesses to conserve water to help meet the 10% voluntary reduction goal that will help preserve Hetch Hetchy’s and our own groundwater’s valuable resources.

 

“The SFPUC is closely monitoring water levels in the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and snow pack data. Within the next 90 days, the SFPUC will have survey data from snow pack depths and reservoir resource levels throughout the SF Regional Water Supply to share with other water agencies. The data results will allow water agencies to develop their specific water supply strategies for the future. Residents of San Bruno are requested to follow water conservation practices at all times. The City will update residents on any changes made to the request of a 10% voluntary reduction when new information is available.

“Water Conservation Tips and additional information is available on the city’s website at www.sanbrunowater.ca.gov and on Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency’s (BAWSCA) website at http://bawsca.org/ “

 

CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:

City of San Bruno Service Personal Tribute Program

The City of San Bruno Personal Tribute Program provides a way for people to honor or remember a loved one in the San Bruno community. These enduring and tax-deductible gifts serve both as a personal commemoration and as a way to enhance the community’s enjoyment of City parks.

Personal Tribute Plaques

In tribute and remembrance, a loved one may be honored with a 3”x 3”commemorative bronze plaque on the San Bruno Recognition Sculpture in City Park. Plaques are inscribed with the honoree’s first and last name, the date of the recognition and with either “In Honor of” or “In Memory of.” The Personal Tribute commemorative bronze plaque donation is $400. Plaques may be ordered using the link to the form below.

Park Amenity Tributes

Personal tributes may also be given through a donation for a specific park amenity (tree, bench, water fountain, picnic table, etc.) Staff from the Community Services Department is available to assist donors in the selection of a park amenity. Please fill out the form at the link below and check the box indicating your wish to donate an amenity and staff will contact you to discuss the Department's current needs. The donation fee associated with the park amenity varies.

GOTO  http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/personal_tribute_program.asp  to fill out the application.  Info:  616-7180

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:

February 25th 2014 San Bruno Council Highlights

1.     ADOPTED:  Resolution authorizing the expansion of the 2014 Summer Concerts in the Park Series to include Fridays in September

2.     ADOPTED:  Resolution accepting and appropriating a $9,500.00 grant from Public Library Partnership for production of Centennial Digital Audio and Video Oral Histories and Programming.

3.     ADOPTED:  Resolution approving the City to Co-Sponsor the Annual San Bruno Relay For Life Event.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:  To report damage on City property such as potholes, streetlight outage, graffiti, etc. 

GOTO http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/pw_streets_pothole_form.asp

Fill out the on line form and submit it. 

Thanks for being Eyes & Ears for your San Bruno neighbors.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:

Regular and Special City Council Meeting Notices - Please visit http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/city_agendapackets.html for additional details about regular and special meetings, as related to PG&E Settlement Not-For-Profit, Study Sessions, and other City Council discussion topics.

 

 

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