San Bruno Community Services Department-Recreation Division

LOST & FOUND Did you lose a cell phone today in San Bruno City Park? Please call us at 650.616.7180. A description of the phone will be required to schedule pickup.

THANK YOU! To help our seniors feel connected to their community this Valentine's Day, the Recreation Division created free valentine kits. Staff put together and gave out over 130 kits, and we received over 180 cards back! Today, completed cards will be given out to Senior Center members participating in the senior lunch program. We received so many that each member picking up or having their meal delivered will receive a special Valentine's Day card.... We are so appreciative of the community response and are excited to be able to give something special to our seniors this Valentine's Day. Have a safe and happy Valentine's Day!

Thank you to everyone who registered for our Valentine's Day Party in a Box! Don’t forget to email your pictures of your special Valentine’s Day Party to [email protected].

Did you pick up your Valentine's Cards to Seniors packet? Don't forget to stop by the Recreation Center today to turn it in! A special drop box will be in front of the Recreation Center doors 9am-4pm today for easy, contactless drop off.

The January Community Services eNewsletter is available and we have so much to share with you. Subscribe to get monthly updates on everything new and exciting happening from Parks, Recreation, Senior Center, and Library. https://us8.campaign-archive.com/

Ready to get out and run, walk, or roll this Spring? Register for our First Annual Run Walk Roll Event. Choose from one of our three course maps, tune into our special Spotify playlist, and complete a San Bruno themed scavenger hunt. Each registration will receive a completion certificate and prize. Register online at sanbruno.ca.gov/recsignup (code# 3508.101)... This is a free event!

Bring joy to a senior during Valentine's Day by decorating a Valentine's Day Card. Register online at sanbruno.ca.gov/recsignup (code # 3511.101) to pick up a FREE themed supply kit to create your holiday card. Return your decorated valentine to the Recreation Center by Monday, February 8, 2021. Cards will delivered to seniors Friday, February 12, 2021. Please do not seal envelope. Remember to wash hands before making your card to help keep our seniors safe.

Visit https://calendly.com/sblibrary/cascada to register for this virtual live program with Cascada de Flores and get the Zoom link, or call the San Bruno Public Library at 650-616-7078 to register (must have an active email account to receive Zoom link).

#ThrowBackThursday One year ago today, our 2019 Winter Camp Ducklings Group counted down to 2020. We couldn't celebrate with them this year, but we woudl like to wish all of our campers and everyone in the community a Happy New Year!

New year, same gear. Keep your family and friends healthy this New Years by celebrating safely. #SBCares

It's time to say goodbye to Captain Jack Marrow. His month in San Bruno is ending, and soon he'll be gone until next October. His final place to visit was the Jinxed Joyride event last night at the Recreation Division's drive-thru trick-or-treat booth. He and his ragtag bunch of misfits gave out tricks and treats to over 120 cars, totaling over 400 participants! Thank you to Captain Jack for spending the month with us, and everyone who cracked his clues to find him this Halloween season.

Happy Friday San Bruno! It's another Friday giveaway! Head over to the Recreation Center (251 City Park Way) to pick up FREE sporting equipment, books, vhs tapes, games, and other fun items. Items will be available until 3pm, and all "sales" are final.... Please wear your mask and remember to social distance. While you're in San Bruno City Park, take a walk around the path and complete the City Park Silly Walk Challenge. There are 7 challenges throughout the park to see who can be the silliest. Learn more on our events page, https://www.facebook.com/events/2279306868881826/.

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who attended our first socially distant drive-thru trick-or-treating event! Visit sanbruno.ca.gov/2020JinxedJoyride for more photos.

Have you voted yet? You still have time! We have three in-person voting sites opening this Saturday, October 31st. Ready to submit your ballot now? Head to City Hall or the Senior Center to place your ballot in a secure drop box.... Visit www.smcacre.org/elections for more information.

The first ever Jinxed Joyride drive-thru trick-or-treating event is tonight! Follow us on Instagram (@SanBrunoRecreation) for photos and videos during and after the event. www.instagram.com/sanbrunorecreation/... Please note: the event is full and drop-in participation is not available.

Were you able to guess where Captain Jack Marrow was hiding? Let's take a look at his clues again. Clue #1: He might be used to the high seas, but today he's sailing through crystal clear springs to Oak Island. Clue #2: This new land is 31 acres and is home to prehistoric dinosaurs. Clue #3: While Captain Jack was exploring, he found a group of Warriors near a pool of water.... If you guessed San Bruno City Park,you were right! Captain Jack is spending the last few days of October in the park participating in the City Park Silly Challenge. If you've participated, make sure to send Captain Jack your silly photos. Captain Jack sailed through Crystal Springs Avenue and Oak Avenue, the location of San Bruno City Park. (clue #1) San Bruno City Park is 31 acres (WOW) and you can find a big purple dinosaur at the large playground. And great news...playgrounds are now open! (clue #2) The Recreation Center Gym (next to the San Bruno Park Pool) was once a practice location for the Golden State Warriors, and was also used in an Under Armour commercial featuring Stephen Curry in 2018. (clue #3) Watch one of the commercials highlighting your favorite recreation center gym. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Samhndiss Well, how did you do? Follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/sanbrunorecreation) to see more Captain Jack sightings and other hidden gems. Captain Jack Marrow is only in San Bruno for one more day and then he's off to sail the seas until next Halloween. Keep checking back for clues to his final location.

Halloween is almost here and Captain Jack Marrow is getting so excited. To help pass the time until October 31st, he's out in San Bruno and is hoping you can follow his clues to find him. Clue #1: He might be used to the high seas, but today he's sailing through crystal clear springs to Oak Island. Clue #2: This new land is 31 acres and is home to prehistoric dinosaurs. Clue #3: While Captain Jack was exploring, he found a group of Warriors near a pool of ...water. Do you know where Captain Jack Marrow is today? Comment below with your guess. BONUS What activity is Captain Jack Marrow participating in today?

San Mateo County moved to the Orange or Moderate tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This change further eases restrictions on businesses, and activities. Continue to do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing your mask and social distancing. Our comeback depends on all of us. #SBCares Learn more at https://www.smcgov.org//covid-19-update-state-moves-san-ma

This Friday, October 30th, the Recreation Center is giving away FREE SPORTING EQUIPMENT, air hockey tables, foosball tables, and other fun items Items will be placed in front of the building and will be available to pick up 9am to 3pm, no appointment required. Please remember to social distance and wear a mask. All items are final "sale" and are not returnable once taken.... Questions? Call the Recreation Center at 650.616.7180.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween. Protect yourself and others this Saturday and celebrate safely. Visit smchealth.org/health-officer-upda/halloween-safety-guidance to learn more.

Captain Jack Marrow isn't hiding today! He's enjoying the FREE book giveaway at the San Bruno Recreation Center. So what treasure did he come away with? His favorite Little Mermaid 2 VHS tape. What a find! Next week, the Recreation Center will be giving away sporting goods, an air hockey table, foosball tables, and other fun items for FREE. ... Bring your shopping bags and look for hidden treasures on Friday, October 30th.

Breaking News We're on Instagram! Follow the San Bruno Recreation Division to stay up to date with what's going on in REC, as well as in the moment program and event news.... www.instagram.com/sanbrunorecreation/

Happy Friday San Bruno! It's another beautiful day for a GIVEAWAY. Head over to the Recreation Center (251 City Park Way) to pick up FREE books, kinex, legos, dvds, vhs tapes, and more. Items will be available 9am-3pm, and all "sales" are final.... Please wear your mask and remember to social distance. While you're in San Bruno City Park, take a walk around the path and complete the City Park Silly Walk Challenge. There are 7 challenges throughout the park to see who can be the silliest. Learn more on our events page, https://www.facebook.com/events/2279306868881826/.

Registration for November's Rec in a Bag is ending soon! Sign up at sanbruno.ca.gov/RecSignUp