February 14, 2019
City Offices Closed on Monday

City offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, in recognition of Presidents Day.
Congratulations to the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame!

The Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) of Burlingame has been named as a recipient of a 2019 Sustainability Award by Sustainable San Mateo County. Click here to learn more about the CEC.

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) will honor the CEC, TransForm, Lime, long-time SSMC volunteer Bill Schulte, and the Half Moon Bay Library at its 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 4, for their contributions to sustainability in San Mateo County.
 
California State Senator Jerry Hill will emcee the evening program, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Bayview Dining Room at the College of San Mateo. The evening will feature a networking hour, a silent auction, a three-course dinner, and professional videos of each awardee produced by The Riekes Center.
 
The annual SSMC awards are designed to raise awareness of sustainability in the community and inspire others to take action. Tickets are available at www.sustainablesanmateo.org/awards , with early bird pricing through February 28.
Boy Scouts Donate Bench to Library

Vikas Bobba, along with Corbin Rubero, Cole Jones, and Jack Tragoutsis, of Boy Scouts Troop 28, constructed this bench and donated it to the Library as one of many steps in becoming an Eagle Scout. Nice workmanship guys! Thank you! The bench is located in front of the Library by the bike fix-it station. Remember to take a look the next time you visit the Library, or better yet, have a seat and read a book!
Environmental Tip of the Week
Get Rewarded for Carpooling

Reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling and receive up to $100 in e-gift cards of your choice!  Carpool 2.0 rewards all forms of carpooling, from matching with your co-workers to using apps to find carpool partners. Carpooling reduces traffic congestion, GHG emissions, the need for parking and even stress. Give it a go!
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Events Around Town
Harry Potter Craft Event
Friday, February 15, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lane Community Room

Visit the Library for a special Harry Potter themed craft event this Friday, run by the Library’s Teen Advisory Board!
Village Park Preschool Enrollment Lottery
Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center

Do you have a child that is ready to begin preschool this fall? Consider enrolling in Village Park Preschool.

For more information on this program and to pre-register for the lottery, please visit www.burlingame.org/village.

If you have a child starting kindergarten in the fall, and are looking for a pre-K program for the remainder of the current school year, there is limited availability in the Playschool Villagers and Kinder Club classes. Contact Preschool Director Corrie Fuhrman for more details at cfuhrman@burlingame.org, or 650-558-7300.
Ready, Set, Go! What’s in Your Go Bag? When and Where to Go
Saturday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Library
 
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) invites local residents to learn from local safety experts. Come to this event and learn how to receive emergency alerts, connect with family and friends, tap into a volunteer Ham radio network, decide what to include in your “go bag”, and evacuate safely following disaster.
 
“The wildfires last fall were a wake-up call,” said BNN Chair Holly Daley. “When a disaster strikes, how will you and your loved ones hear about it, what should you grab, and how will you figure out a safe evacuation route? This program will tell you what you need to know.”
 
Representatives from BNN, the Central County Fire Department, the Burlingame Police Department, Burlingame’s Ham Radio Network, and the California Highway Patrol will offer tips and answer questions. Admission is free and complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served.
 
Founded in 2006, the Burlingame Neighborhood Network encourages neighbors to connect with one another to build a sense of community, become informed about disaster preparedness, and support one another during emergencies. For more information, visit BurlingameNetwork.org, or email info@burlingamenetwork.org .
Shelter Fundamentals Operations Training
Saturday, March 23 or Thursday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Ave.

The purpose of this free class is to prepare you with the essential information needed to open, organize, operate, and close a disaster shelter. Participate as an individual or bring your entire group, and learn as a team how to help your community when a major disaster occurs. This workshop is free but participants must register before the class. Space is limited. Contact the Burlingame Parks and Recreation department at 650-558-7300 to register.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Feminine Hygiene Product Drive
February 11 - February 18

The San Mateo Activist Organization (SMAC) is a political activist group focusing on a number of issues, including women's issues. It is hosting a feminine hygiene product drive for area homeless shelters. A collection bin is currently located in the lobby of City Hall.
Music of Fanny Hensel - A Valentine's Concert
Saturday, February 16, 5:00 p.m. 
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 415 El Camino Real, Burlingame 

This concert is a rare opportunity to hear a live performance of Fanny Hensel's amazing piano cycle "Das Jahr" and other works by the talented older sister of Felix Mendelssohn, including the organ recessional she wrote for her own wedding.   " Das Jahr" (The Year) is a mesmerizing cycle for piano that reflects on the seasons of life through the months of the year. While composed by Hensel in 1841, it was not published until 1989, and so this monumental work for piano is not well known. The concert also includes three vocal arias, as well as two organ works that Fanny composed for her own wedding. A reception will follow the concert. This event is f ree, but offering will be taken to support St. Paul's Choir School.
Burlingame Girls Softball Fundraiser at Barry's Bootcamp
Sunday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m.
Barry's Bootcamp Burlingame, 1333 Howard Ave

To support the Burlingame Girls Softball (BGS) community, Barry's Bootcamp is donating 100% of the proceeds from this special class to the BGS. Click here to reserve your spot by February 15 for the special price of only $25. After that, the price goes up to $35. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Also, participants aged 14 – 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
Disney's "Aladdin Jr."
Thursday, March 7, Fridays March 8 and 15, and Saturday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 1:00 p.m.
Burlingame Intermediate School, 1715 Quesada Way, Burlingame

Burlingame Intermediate School is proud to present its spring musical, Disney's "Aladdin Jr." , featuring the film's award-winning songs "A Whole New World", "Friend Like Me", and "Prince Ali", plus exciting new additions from the 2014 Broadway hit show! You can purchase tickets  online or at the door. Directed by Jennifer Ibos, with Music Direction by John Collaros. Rated G.
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