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Happy Thanksgiving from the City of San Mateo! City Hall and respective offices are closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26, but we'll be back to serve you on Monday.
We're incredibly thankful for our community and our staff who make San Mateo the wonderful city that it is. This holiday season we’re doing weekly thank you posts highlighting each of our departments from City Clerk to Public Works. Follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to learn about the work our staff do to serve the community year-round! |
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Winter Wonderland & Snow in Central Park - Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021Meet us in Central Park for Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4-8 p.m.! We’re welcoming back the ice rink to our beloved downtown park and will have an array of festivities to share.
This free community event includes carnival rides, dance performances, holiday music, LED games, arts and crafts, and even snow! We’ll also have horse and wagon rides (registration is required and can be made starting Nov. 30 for San Mateo residents or Dec. 1 for non-residents.) Visit our Winter Wonderland web page for more info. The San Mateo On Ice rink is open now through Jan. 9, 2022.
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Police Activities League Fundraiser – Giving Tuesday & BeyondAre you able to give back this year? Consider donating to our San Mateo Police Activities League this holiday season! This year, PAL’s 30 Days of Giving is a special fundraiser that empowers you to provide food, essentials, gifts and lots of love to over 600 local children and families. You can sponsor a box of food or holiday gift for just $50, or support PAL with a charitable amount of your choosing. Click here to donate today!
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New App Rewards Customers for Shopping LocalAlong with seven other neighboring cities, we’re participating in the County’s Choose Local San Mateo County program, a points-based app that rewards shoppers for supporting local small businesses. The easy-to-use mobile app enables shoppers to earn rewards automatically at hundreds of participating local businesses. Download the app for free from Google Play or the Apple Store.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters & Holiday Safety TipsThe COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children 5-11 years old, and anyone 18 years and older who was vaccinated more than 6 months ago is eligible for a booster.
Appointments are available at a variety of locations throughout the Bay Area, including at the San Mateo County Event Center, and can be made on the state’s MyTurn system.
San Mateo County Health and the County Office of Education have prepared safety guidance for families during the holidays. Read the guidance in English and Spanish. Find the latest updates from San Mateo County Health.
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We're partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive at the San Mateo Marriott 1770 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Every 3 seconds someone in America needs blood and in just 1 hour you can save as many as 3 lives. Plus, donors will receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card for helping during this critical time!
Schedule an appointment to donate online or call (877) 258-4825.
There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine, and new blood donors can now learn their preliminary blood type right away when they come to donate.
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Caltrain Holiday TrainDon't miss the Holiday Train coming to visit the Downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station Sunday, December 5 at 6:40 p.m. This cherished tradition offers an opportunity to donate new toys or books to local children whose families are struggling to make ends meet. The Holiday Train, which had taken a brief hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, is decorated with more than 75,000 glittering lights. This special train will visit nine Caltrain stations in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties over the weekend.
Winter Activity GuideWe’re releasing our 2022 Winter Activity Guide on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at noon! Check out a variety of programs, classes and events that will run January through March. Visit our Activity Guide web page for more information.
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Are You Firewise? Free Wildfire Safety Event at City Hall Join the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to learn about how you can protect yourself, your family and your property from the dangers of wildfire.
Firewise is Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. at San Mateo City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave. This in-person event is open to residents of San Mateo and Belmont. Space is limited, so make sure to register today.
Just because we live in a city, doesn’t mean wildfire can’t impact us – especially for the residents who live in our hillside! The free event includes experts who will speak on fire behavior, landscaping, construction, fire safety, insurance and preparedness. There will also be a free BBQ lunch and raffles for a chance to win prizes! The event will be held outdoors, but may be moved indoors if it rains.
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Solar Discounts Expiring SoonDon’t miss your chance to save 15% on solar installations and 10% on home battery storage with Bay Area SunShares! In addition to significant discounts, SunShares offers you: Free, no-obligation solar proposals from pre-vetted solar installers Resources for you to learn about your clean energy options Guidance on clean energy incentives and rebates, including the 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit (extended through 2022)
Secure your discount at www.bayareasunshares.org before it expires Nov. 30, 2021!
Sustainability Awards & ReportSustainable San Mateo County has released its 25th Annual Indicators Report on Equitable Housing. The nonprofit’s 2021 report includes ideas for expanding affordable as well as equitable housing, and an analysis of the current shortage in San Mateo County. Nominations are also now open for SSMC’s 2022 awards to recognize a sustainability champion or exceptional green building. One of this year’s 2021 award winners was our very own Deputy Mayor Rick Bonilla!
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