June 6, 2019
June 9 Traffic and Parking Impacts
Primrose Rd., Chapin Ave., Bellevue Ave., and Douglas Ave.

On Sunday, June 9, the 16th Annual Ryan’s Ride will be held in downtown Burlingame. The ride course will be closed to car traffic and parking from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In the interest of safety, illegally parked cars will be towed. Please park all vehicles outside the event area and bike ride course the night before. Course marshals are available during the event in case of emergency.
Street Crossing Safety Tips for Pedestrians

Please remember the following safety tips when crossing a busy street:

1. Look for roadway markings that delineate a crossing location;
2. Arrive at the crossing location and stop before entering the roadway;
3. Look in both directions;
4. Confirm that motorists are coming to a stop; and,
5. Cross when it is safe to do so.

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Invite Burlingame Police Officers to Your Neighborhood's Event

On Tuesday, August 6, neighborhoods throughout Burlingame are invited to join forces with thousands of other communities nationwide for the National Night Out crime prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and is co-sponsored locally by the Burlingame Police Department. Over 15,000 communities from all 50 states are expected to participate in this year’s “America’s Night Out Against Crime".

From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., people in neighborhoods throughout Burlingame are asked to turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors. Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties and cook outs.

If you plan on hosting a neighborhood event and would like to invite members of the Burlingame Police Department to visit, please contact Captain Bob Boll by calling 650-777-4177, or emailing boll@burlingamepolice.org 
Mills Canyon Trail Closures

During the next several weeks, CalFire work crews will be reducing the fire fuel load in the canyon. Crews will mostly trim and remove dead, invasive, or overgrown vegetation. This work will occur along the upper trail on the following dates:

  • June 7, 17, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28
  • July 3, 9, 17, 24, 31 

During these work days, the trail will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience as the City's Parks Division works to improve the Mills Canyon area. Please call 650-558-7330 with any questions.
Peninsula Health Care District Strategic Plan 2019-2022 Update

The Peninsula Health Care District's Board of Directors is asking for public input and feedback on the latest draft of the District’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. Comments must be submitted by June 21. Click here to view the plan and leave comments.
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.
Two Summer Reading Kick-off Celebrations

Saturday, June 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Front Porch, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Monday, June 10, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Front Porch, Easton Branch Library, 1800 Easton Dr.

Participate in the Summer Reading Kick-off Celebrations at both Burlingame libraries! There will be live music, face painting, crafts, and refreshments. Don't forget to pick up your summer reading materials!  
Save the Date: Repair Café 
Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Visit the next Repair Café, where local volunteers try to fix household items like lamps, toys, plant holders, and jewelry. Community members may bring up to three items for repair. There will also be a bicycle tune-up station, and e-waste may be dropped off between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the Bellevue Ave side of the library. This is a free event. Learn more here.
Music in the Park Lineup Announced!
Sundays in July, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave.


The Music in the Park concert series is brought to you by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, Veolia Water, and Facebook. All concerts are free!  Bring your chair or blanket. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. There will be face painting, a food vendor, and sweet treats. Also, the Burlingame Art Society will be on-site hosting open houses at each concert to display some of their amazing artwork. Check out the City’s Music in the Park web page for more details! 
Hootenanny
Saturday, June 8, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

Burlingame Parks and Recreation’s “Burlingame Sings…Folk Songs” invites you to an old-fashioned hootenanny! Sing along to the 1960’s folk songs of Peter, Paul and Mary, The Kingston Trio, The Mamas and the Papas, and John Denver. Burlingame’s "Glee" will be opening the show with two songs. In addition, a very talented performer will sing Japanese folk songs.

This event will be catered with delicious appetizers and drinks. The cost is $15 per person. Reserve your space by emailing iambasque@gmail.com, or by calling 650-697-6936 before June 4.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
16th Annual Ryan Phua Memorial Kids’ Ride
The Final Ride
Sunday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.
In front of Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Participate in the 16th Annual Ryan Phua Memorial Kids’ Bike Ride, hosted by Peninsula Velo Cycling Club. This will be the final ride!

For more information and to register, visit www.ryansride.org. Click here to view the photo gallery by Andrew Yee of Cyclocross. You may also view the event flyer, "like" Ryan's Ride on Facebook, and donate to Ryan's Fund. If you have questions, email travis.ma@gmail.com.
"Stark Raving Dad" Book Signing
Sunday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nuts for Candy, 1241 Broadway, Burlingame

Swing by local business Nuts for Candy to purchase a book by Burlingame author and dad Sanderson Dean, who will be on hand for a book signing. "Stark Raving Dad" is illustrated with the childhood art of the author's two sons, who are currently students at Burlingame Intermediate School.  15% of all proceeds from books sold will go to the Burlingame Community Education Foundation.
What It Takes to Develop a Successful Brand
Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market St., Suite 600, San Francisco

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about how to develop or improve your business brand. In this interactive workshop, you will learn about the five key components of successful business brands, what a brand really is, and how brands originated. The registration fee is $45. Click here to register.
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