August 8, 2019
City Election for Two Council Seats on November 5, 2019

The City of Burlingame will be holding an election on November 5, 2019 for two Council seats, each for a five-year term. Click here to view the City Clerk's election webpage and learn more about the candidates.
Seeking Volunteers for Water Savings Study

Save water and money! Consider participating in a Leak Detection Pilot Study conducted by WaterNow Alliance, a non-profit organization focused on advancing sustainable water solutions, and funded by the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability.

The goal of the study is to characterize typical water savings achieved from the use of a “smart” leak detection device. Burlingame residents selected to participate in this 12-month study will receive a free leak detection device for their home, including installation. With the device, participants can conveniently track real-time water use, receive leak alerts, and even shut off water use in their homes, all through their mobile devices.  

Applications will be accepted until the study is filled. However, devices are limited, so apply today! For more information or to apply, click here . Other participating cities include the City of Santa Clara, the City of San Jose Municipal Water System, and the City of Foster City.

For questions about this study, please contact Jennifer Lee at jlee@burlingame.org .
City Seeks Part-Time Economic Development Specialist

The Community Development Department has an immediate opening for the position of Economic Development Specialist to work approximately 30 hours per week. 

The incumbent will identify opportunities for economic growth; develop programs and actively implement economic development strategies, including business retention and attraction programs; and, provide outreach to business owners, associations, districts, property owners, and developers regarding economic development matters.

Click here to learn more about the position and to apply. Learn why the City of Burlingame is an amazing place to work by watching this video.
Burlingame Pet Parade Seeks Nominations
 
Do you know of a pet with a special talent or claim to fame? Organizers of the Burlingame Pet Parade are looking for suggestions for this year’s Grand Marshal, an animal that gets to ride in a chauffeured convertible with its owner near the front of the parade. Nominations should be emailed to Ayn Gilmore at AVR Realty in Burlingame at ayn@avrr.com.
 
If you are a skilled photographer who would like to take photos of the parade, or if you’d like to help organize it, please also email Ayn.
 
The 16th Annual Burlingame Pet Parade will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, on Broadway in Burlingame. Pet owners and their pets who wish to march in the parade must report to the parking lot at Broadway and Chula Vista by 9:30 a.m. There is no charge to participate, and there will be free entertainment and art projects for kids.
 
All public and private schools in San Mateo County can compete for cash prizes in the “Best School Float” competition. Every participant will receive a souvenir ribbon. Prizes or special ribbons will be awarded to winners of the Best Pet Trick; Most Unusual Pet; Best Dressed Pet; and Most Original Float, Group, or Wagon (non-school category).
 
For more information, visit burlingamepetparade.com, or call 650-342-2073.
The Lab Opens at the Burlingame Public Library

The Burlingame Public Library will open the doors to its new makerspace called "The Lab" on Monday, August 19. The Lab will be open for drop-ins on Mondays through Thursdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Lab will feature four sewing machines, an embroidery machine, a serger, an Ultimaker 3D printer, a Toybox 3D printer (coming in September), and archival equipment (coming in October). To get started, visit this link. From this page, click "Book Equipment", then select either the "Sewing Orientations" or "3D Printing Orientations" option.
Events Around Town
Fresh Market
Thursdays (through October), 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays (year-round), 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Rd. at Burlingame Ave.

Stop by for a fresh selection of seasonal produce and flowers, including many organic items. There are also retail stalls presenting local products and foods.
Classic Sci-Fi Movie Night Featuring"Alien"
Friday, August 8, 7:00 p.m – 9:30 p.m.
Lane Community Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of this Oscar winning film that reinvented the science fiction horror genre. It’s an intense thriller with some of the most striking visual effects ever seen. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please enter through the Bellevue door.
Movies in the Park 2019
Movies begin at sunset
Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave.

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department and Putnam Subaru proudly present the 2019 Movies in the Park series! Bring your low back chairs and blankets and enjoy the film! All Movies in the Park events are free! If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Center at 650-558-7300.

August 9: "Incredibles 2"
August 23: "The Lego Movie 2"
September 13: "Mary Poppins Returns"
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