March 14, 2019
California Drive Roundabout Nearing Completion

Roadway resurfacing for the California Drive Roundabout Project is nearing completion. Warmer temperatures in the coming weeks will allow for the installation of final roadway striping and permanent signage. This project is still under construction. For safety purposes, please:

  • pay attention to the temporary construction and traffic signs posted in the surrounding area;
  • reduce your speed to 15 mph through the construction zone;
  • expect traffic lane shifts around the newly constructed portions of the roundabout; and,
  • allow cyclists full use of the travel lane.

The California Drive roundabout is expected to be fully opened by April 2019. Click here to watch a two-minute video acquainting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians with the new traffic pattern. For additional information, visit the project website here.
40th Arbor Day Success and Thanks

The Burlingame Parks Division and Beautification Commission extend their sincerest thanks to the City Council, Burlingame School Board members, Parks and Recreation Commission members, Parks and Recreation Foundation Board members, Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission members, Burlingame Historical Society members, City staff, Central County Fire Department staff, and Forester Greg Dion from CalFire for attending the 40th Annual Arbor Day Ceremony at the Washington Park Tennis Courts on March 7. 

Thanks also go to the children from Our Lady of Angels School, Burlingame High School, and St. Catherine of Siena School who joined the event. Participants planted five magnolia trees - one in honor of Residential Sustainable Landscape Award Winners Dr. Jeffrey Schubiner and Adrienne Leigh. Burlingame is proud of its 40th designation as a “Tree City USA”! 
Burlingame Students Receive Honorable Mention in Art Contest

Congratulations to the three Burlingame students who received Honorable Mention in the 2019 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest hosted by the California Coastal Commission. Click here to view their submissions.
Countywide Transportation Services for Seniors and Those With Accessibility Needs

This month the San Mateo County Transit District launched the San Mateo County Mobility Resource Center – a new informational program designed to match older adults and those with accessibility needs with transportation services that best fit their needs.

The resource center is a one-stop shop providing customers with free mobility assessment services either over the phone by calling 800-660-4287 weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or online using the interactive Find Your Ride tool to identify compatible transportation services in San Mateo County. The resource center expands upon the information provided by the annually published Senior Mobility Guide.
Environmental Tip of the Week
Think Before You Throw

Did you know that “flushable” wipes (such as baby wipes), floss, and kitty litter should never be flushed down the toilet? These items do not break down easily in sewer pipes. This can lead to clogs in your home’s plumbing system and create unnecessary back-ups the City’s sewer system.
Events Around Town
Compost Give Away
Saturday, March 16, 8:00 a.m. - noon
420 Carolan Avenue (at the Parks Yard near the grandstands)

The Parks Division, together with Recology, will be offering a Compost Give Away. Residents are eligible for two large garbage cans full of compost and will need to bring their own shovel. For more information, contact the Parks Division office at 650-558-7330.
Repair Cafe
Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Burlingame Main Library, Lane Room

Visit the Repair Cafe where a community of repairers, volunteers, and visitors come together for the purpose of repairing household items including appliances, electrical items (scales, radios, lamps), jewelry, and other odds and ends. There is a limit of three items per person. In addition, volunteers will be stationed at the Bellevue entrance to collect e-waste between 11:00 a.m. and noon. Please hand your outdated or broken items directly to the volunteers.
Holi – Indian Classical Dance by Deepa Menon and Students
Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 p.m.
Children's Room, Burlingame Main Library

With her distinct stage presence, Deepa Menon will lead the audience through a whole range of aesthetic dance experiences. Join her and her students for a delightful afternoon of dance!
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.
CPR / AED Training
Thursday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fire Station 34, 799 California Dr., Burlingame

Participants will be trained by a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor who is an experienced staff member of the Central County Fire Department. Participants will learn how to administer CPR to an adult, child, and infant and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

This class costs $40.00 for residents of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae, or $50 for non-residents. Cash or check payment must be received prior to the class. Register online by clicking here. Contact Jasmine Del Chiaro at 650-558-7600 for more information.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Disney's "Aladdin Jr."
Friday March 15, 7:00 p.m.
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. The show, which is rated G, is directed by Jennifer Ibos, with music direction by John Collaros.
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