City of Poway

ICYMI: Text to 9-1-1 is now available in San Diego County. This includes the Sheriff's Department, all police and fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. This is not a service of convenience. Call if you can, Text ONLY if you can't. (If you'd like to learn more, there's a video on the homepage of the Sheriff's website at https://www.sdsheriff.net/.)

Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is one of the most scenic hiking destinations in Poway. There's a multitude of trees, plants and wildlife to be seen. Best of all, it has hiking opportunities for every ability. Print the self-guided tour brochure (poway.org/bluesky-tour) to learn as you go, pick a route and #getoutside and explore! Learn more about hiking in Poway at poway.org/trails. (Including tips for hiking in hot weather and our mandatory protocols for guests using our trails.)

Want to take your shot at catching the big one this week but don't know how? Visit poway.org/lakepoway and view our virtual fishing seminar video. Learn from our park rangers the basic fishing techniques, choosing the right equipment, and much more! For more information contact us at 858.668.4772.

The next lifeguard training class starts Feb. 1. If you’re at least 15 years of age and interested in becoming a lifeguard, don’t miss this opportunity to get certified AND potentially apply for a position at the Poway Swim Center at the end of your training. If hired as a lifeguard with the City of Poway, the cost of this class will be refunded upon completion of 80 hours of service. https://bit.ly/PowayLifeguardTraining2021

Last chance to bring home wintry fun with Winter Festival To-Go! Visit bit.ly/WinterFestivalTo-Go to reserve your bag now. Each Winter Festival To-Go bag is $5 and a $1.50 non-refundable transaction fee will be applied. Registration is required. Pick-up is today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Park.

The Poway Swim Center reopened on Monday, after it's regular winter closure for maintenance. Lap swim, rec swim, water exercise and use of the splash pad are all by reservation, and spots book up fast! Interested in getting some pool time during our winter "heat wave" this week? Check out the links at poway.org/swim.

Blue Sky Spotlight Do you know the difference between a Raven and a Crow? A Raven is about the size of a red-tailed hawk and a crow is about the size of a pigeon! As you take a hike through Blue Sky, see if you can spot a Raven or a Crow yourself! See more fun facts below on Ravens and Crows.

Join us Saturday, February 6, at Lake Poway for our 26th Annual Youth Fishing Derby! All children between the ages of 4-15 must be registered for the derby. Register now at Poway.org/classes. Registration for non-Poway residents will open on January 18. Due to the regional stay at home order, the Youth Fishing Derby Campout has been cancelled. For more information contact us at (858) 668-4772

Don’t miss out on our 26th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 6! Come join us for a fun day of fishing and enjoy music from The Metric System - DJ Danny! Be sure to come hungry for breakfast and enjoy tasty food from The GoGo Truck and Rush Coffee. All additional activities and free lunch will not be provided due to COVID-19. Registration is required and a $1.50 non-refundable transaction fee will be applied. All children between the ages of 4 and 15 must be registered. Please do not register any adults. Space is limited to help ensure social distancing along the shoreline. For more information visit poway.org/lakepoway or contact us at 858.668.4772.

There’s still time to drop-off your letters to Santa and pick up your pre-packaged holiday-themed craft! Christmas in the Park re-imagined will continue at Old Poway Park this Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

#ShopLocalPoway #SupportLocalPoway #KeepTheCheerHere If you haven't yet visited our Explore 92064 page on Facebook, we invite you to check out all the #Poway businesses we've been highlighting this month. Now more than ever it's important to shop local and support local right here in Poway. We challenge you to #KeepTheCheerHere and see how many boxes you can complete on our Explore 92064 Bingo sheet. And if you know of a Poway business to highlight on our Explore 92064 page, message us!

View from Tooth Rock, looking west down Twin Peaks Road, 1970. #TBT

Community Center Update! All buildings at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center are now in the finishes phase of construction. The electrical contractor is installing lighting in the Office and Multi-Purpose buildings. The plumbing fixtures are being installed in the Multi-Purpose and Classroom Buildings. The contractor will soon place re-bar for the flatwork, which is the flat surfaces such as patios and walkways, between the buildings. Foundation excavation is underway for the southern gate fence between the Multi-Purpose and the Classroom buildings. Drainage work and irrigation improvements is continuing. poway.org/mccc

Looks like some beautiful weather the rest of this week. Get out and play at a neighborhood park (following the posted COVID-19 safety guidelines, please!). View the map at poway.org/park-map.

Thank you for reporting this issue to us. We are pleased to report back to you that this issue is now resolved. Thank you to all our Poway residents who have downloaded, bookmarked and embraced the Poway CityApp! Launched a little over six months ago, residents have regularly been using the app to report issues around town and receive feedback on the progress. In the just the past couple weeks residents have identified (and crews have fixed/cleaned up) a fire hydrant leak,... debris from the Santa Ana winds, a traffic signal that was out and a water leak along a city street. The Poway CityApp makes it easy to get in touch when you see something that needs fixing, but it’s much more than reporting tool. Our app makes it easy to access Poway news and has an extensive resource directory with contacts for both city services and community resources. Download the Poway CityApp in your device’s app store or visit poway.org/service.

Good morning, Poway! Your digital copy of the winter Community Services Guide is live! Visit poway.org/classes to view all of our incredible wintertime offerings then return Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 a.m. to register for classes, seasonal programs, and more.

Poway may not be on the Public Safety Power Shutoff list for at-risk communities today, but with Santa Ana winds picking up it's still a good thing to be prepared. Our CERT volunteers talk about preparedness during a pandemic.

Volunteers are amazing, because all of you help us celebrate and bring fun, you help us connect people in meaningful ways. You help us educate to improve lives and foster a safe and welcoming experience all throughout the city. Thank you from our City Council and staff for all that you do!

Gain the skills and experience needed to be a successful lifeguard! The Poway Community Swim Center is bringing back the Lifeguard Training program with safety guidance from the American Red Cross. Our next session begins February 1 with the added bonus of an opportunity to interview for open positions upon completion of the course. Visit https://bit.ly/PowayLifeguardTraining2021 to register and for more information.

If you'd like to know more about the curbside organics recycling program coming to the City of Poway early next year, tune in to this webinar on Oct. 28 presented by I Love a Clean San Diego and the City of Poway. Beginning in early 2021, EDCO is rolling out a state-of-the-art organics recycling plant, also known as their Anaerobic Digestion Facility, that will turn Poway's organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer. Learn more and register here: https://love.cleansd.org//tech-talk-energize-your-/e303654

Poway Parade in 1939. #TBT

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 while responding to wildland fires has been a top priority for all fire departments. Learn what precautions firefighters are taking out in the field and what changes have taken place to assist evacuees in the final segment of the City of Poway's Wildland Fire Readiness video series. To view all videos, go to poway.org/wildland-fire-readiness.

Professional. Driven. Respectful. Do these words define you? Firefighting is not a job, it's a calling. Answer the call with the Poway Fire Department, a highly regarded institution in San Diego County, serving the community of Poway and providing automatic aid to the City of San Diego and CalFire/Ramona. Applicants must have successfully completed the San Diego - North County Regional Firefighter/Paramedic Test in the past six months and be on the active candidate list to b...e considered for employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Poway. Applications close 10/25. Visit poway.org/jobs for more information. #hiring #firefighters #Poway #cityinthecountry #profession #driven #respect

Today, we Imagine a Day Without Water. It’s a day to pause and notice the way that water systems impact our lives and communities, and commit to ensuring a sustainable water future for generations to come. #ValueWater

Grab a pole and drop a line with us at Lake Poway! Fishing is open Wednesday through Sunday 6 a.m. to sunset. Visit Lake Poway Concessions to purchase your fishing permit for a nominal fee. They even have everything you need to catch the big one! For more information contact us at (858) 668-4772

Come join us at Lake Poway for our special Halloween Campout! Gift bags and crafts will be available for the good children so no tricks. Costumes are encouraged. Register now at poway.org/classes and join us for a ghostly good time! As a reminder, please make sure to adhere to current county guidelines and don’t forget your facemask! Fee is $25 per car. Fishing permits and boat rentals are not included but may be purchased for a nominal cost. ... For more information contact us at (858) 668-4772

Your Poway City Council meets (virtually) tonight at 7 p.m. Visit our website for the agenda, as well as info on how to view online or participate via teleconference. poway.org/councilmeetings

There are 294 miles of water pipes within the 40 square miles that make up the City of Poway. Thank you to our Poway water professionals, including Randy Slusher and his Water Transmission and Distribution team, for their dedication to maintaining a safe and reliable water supply in our city. #FacesOfTheWaterIndustry

Register by today (Monday, Oct. 19) to vote in the Nov. 3 Presidential General Election. After today, you can register conditionally in person at the Registrar of Voter’s office - or your polling place on election day - and vote provisionally. For info: sdvote.com

Teens at our Glow-In-The-Dark Dodgeball showdown will tell you: there's no life like the #GlowLife! Want in on the action? Visit bit.ly/FallTeenEvents to register now for November's Teen Mystery Night and December's Ugly Sweater Party!

Save the date for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Sheriff's Poway Station. Free. Quick. No Questions Asked. It's a safe and convenient way to dispose of your expired, unused or unwanted medication.