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Applications Now Open for 2011 City Services Academy

Have you ever wondered how your city government provides services and works with the community? Are you interestedmeeting other community members and getting a behind-the-scenes look at civic facilities such as the Police Station? Joinfor the 2011 City Services Academy to see first-hand how the City of San Mateo serves our community. Open to individuwho live or work in San Mateo, the Academy begins on August 31 and continues every Wednesday night through November (including one Saturday session). For more information or to apply, please contact Laurie Strange at (650) 522-7000 or vthe City website at www.cityofsanmateo.org. The deadline to apply is August 22.

Discover Your Local ParksParks make life better and summer is a great time to discover ylocal parks. San Mateo has more than 30 park facilities rangfrom large regional parks to neighborhood mini-parks. You enjoy the newly-renovated Laurelwood and Indian Springs pahang out at one of the mini-skate plazas located at Shoreview Beresford parks, or cool off in the childrens Splash Play AreaRyder Park.

Play a Round of Golf

These long summer days are the perfect time to enjoy beautiful Poplar Creek Golf Course, which features an 18-hcourse, full service pro shop, and restaurant. Vwww.poplarcreekgolf.com to schedule your tee time and tadvantage of last-minute discounts.

Enjoy a Good BookThe Library offers two great reading programs for kids of all aalong with other exciting activities throughout the summer. Gany of the three San Mateo library branches during June or Jand pick up a reading log.

Summer Reading Program for preschool through 7th grade

great way to get started with summer reading. Read at leastbooks by the end of August, turn in a reading log, and get a book and raffle tickets for other great prizes.

Teen Summer Reading Program for grades 8-12 allows yotravel to novel destinations through reading books of ychoosing. Read and write a review for four books from Junthrough August 31 and get a $10 gift card from Barnes and Nob

Volunteer with Your CityCommunity involvement helps make San Mateo a great placelive. Why not get involved? Visit the VolunteerSource sectioour website and apply online for a City volunteer opportunity.

To find out more about these and other City programs, visit uswww.cityofsanmateo.org

Visit www.cityofsanmateo.org and click on Summer in the City to learn more about summer fun in San Mateo

Upcoming Summer Events

CENTRAL PARK MUSIC SERIESSan Mateos signature summerevent returns on Thursday nightswith free live music ranging from popmusic to salsa to country.Dates: June 23 - August 11Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: Central Park

FREE FAMILY GOLF NIGHTSBring the family and golf for free onFriday nights this summer!Dates: July 1 - September 2Time: After 6:30 p.m.Location: Poplar Creek Golf Course

FAMILY SHOWTIMEENTERTAINMENT NIGHTShowcase your familys talent or justenjoy a night of laughs. Call (650)

522-7470 to schedule your audition!Date: July 30Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: King Community Center

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTJoin your neighbors and take part inthis annual event to strengthencommunities and prevent crime.Date: August 2Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Location: All Over San Mateo!

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2011 SUMMER EDITION

For more information on these upcomingevents, visit us at www.cityofsanmateo.org

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Check Out TheseFarmers Markets

25th AVENUE FARMERS MARKETTUESDAYS - 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Watch a parking lot transform into anagricultural marketplace filled with freshfruits and vegetables. Runs through

October 18.LOCATION: 25th Ave. & Hacienda

SAN MATEO FARMERS MARKETWEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This year-round market has earned areputation as one of the best markets onthe Peninsula with more than 100farmers and producers participating.LOCATION: San Mateo Event Centerat 2495 S. Delaware St. (Wednesdays)College of San Mateo at 1700 W

Hillsdale Ave. (Saturdays)

KING PARK FARMERS MARKETSATURDAYS - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Enjoy locally grown seasonal fruits andvegetables along with baked goods andgourmet food items at the new farmersmarket at King Park. Runs throughOctober 29.LOCATION: King Park at 725 MonteDiablo Ave.

DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO

FARMERS MARKETSUNDAYS - 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Enjoy locally grown and organic producebaked goods, arts and crafts, & livemusic. Runs through October 3.LOCATION: 5th Ave. & San MateoDrive (Wells Fargo Parking Lot)

Planning a Summer Vacation?

Submit a Vacation House Check Request Form and an officer (or cadet)will drive by your home while youre away to make sure things are ok. Visit ourwebsite and look under the Living section for Resident Resources and thenlick on the Vacation House Check Request Form link.

Wondering Whats Happening on Your Street?Visit the Public Works section of our website and click on the My Streetcon to find out what day of the week your street is swept. Youll also findnformation about upcoming street construction and leaf pick-up.

Looking to Enjoy a Moment of Serenity?The Japanese Tea Garden in beautiful Central Park provides a tranquil andelaxing place for all to enjoy. Come see the daily koi fish feedings thisummer at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Wanting to Hear the Latest City News?The Citys website offers an email subscription service that provides morehan 30 categories to choose from, including: Calendar of Events, City Council

Meeting Agendas, Library Events, Planning and Public Works updates,Volunteer Opportunities, Activity Guide Notices, and many more!

The City has partnered with the San Mateo UnitedHomeowners Association (SMUHA) to raise awarenessof Neighborhood Watch, Community Preparednessprograms, and Neighborhood Groups and HomeownersAssociations. Neighborhood Watch is a crimeprevention program where residents and police worktogether to prevent and reduce crime in our

neighborhoods. The Citys Community Preparedness programs strive toeducate the community about fire and life safety skills for everyday life.Neighborhood Groups and Homeowners Associations are a great way forresidents to get involved and make a difference in their community.

Learn how you can Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Involved and discover 10 WaysYou Can Help Your City, Neighborhood, and Community (courtesy ofSMUHA) by visiting our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org.

Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Involved!

On June 20, the Council will adopt the Citys 2011-12 budget for the nex

fiscal year beginning in July. The proposed $78 million General Fun

operating budget (which funds most City services) closes a $7.9 million

shortfall through department cost savings, reductions in capital project

funding, and employee cost reductions. This budget is consistent with theCitys financial sustainability plan approved in November 2010 to reduce

long-term costs and provide a financially-sustainable future for the City.

During the summer, the City Council will meet on June 20, July 18, and

August 15. Council meetings start at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall CouncChambers located at 330 West 20th Avenue. In addition to attending i

person, you can watch the meetings live or archived by clicking on the

WATCH IT ONLINE icon on the front page of our website. You can als

use our website to view previous and upcoming Council meeting agenda

and background materials.L TO R: David Lim, Robert Ross, Jack Matthews (Mayor),

Brandt Grotte (Deputy Mayor), and John Lee

Visit www.cityofsanmateo.org and click on Summer in the City to learn more about summer fun in San Mateo

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