Burlingame Talks Together About Sea Level Rise
The City of Burlingame would like to thank everyone who attended last night's community meeting about the City's study on potential threats and vulnerabilities from rising sea levels. Attendance was great! We'd love to hear your opinions about the meeting.
Please click here to take this short survey. For those who couldn't make it, the presentation and memorandum are
posted online.
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Get Ready for Storm Season
How the City Prepares for Storm Season
The Public Works Department has been working to minimize flooding with the implementation of storm drain improvement projects.
Listed below are some ways the City prepares to be storm ready:
- Monitoring and controlling stormwater pump stations
- Allocating additional staff to be on standby during storms
- Inspecting and cleaning trash capture devices installed in catch basins, as well as "hot spot" areas that historically have issues during storms
- Conducting weekly street sweepings to help remove leaves and debris off the ground and out of storm drains
How the Community Can Prepare for Storm Season
Community members are encouraged to take precautions and prepare for the upcoming storm season. Here are some tips on how you and your neighbors can be storm ready:
- Adopt a drain - Keep the top of storm drains clear of debris and litter. By adopting a drain, you can receive free cleaning supplies to help keep our creeks and the Bay cleaner by making sure only rain enters the drain. Plus, you can name your adopted drain.
- Find your street sweeping day – Remember to move your car off the street on the morning (or night before) sweeping occurs on your block.
- Make sandbags for your property – Visit the sandbag station at 600 California Drive.
- Capture rainwater to store water for future use – Get up to $100 back for each qualifying purchase and installation of a rain barrel. See www.bawsca.org for more details and an online application.
- Sign up for emergency alerts – SMC Alert is San Mateo County’s alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations. You can set up alerts to be sent to your email, mobile phone, and/or landline phone.
- Know your flood zone designation and your specific flood hazard. Obtain flood insurance if you are in a high-risk flood area.
- For property owners with natural creek beds on their property, remove debris from the creek beds.
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Honoring Veterans & Armed Forces Service Members
Submit nominations no later than November 13
The City of Burlingame invites the community to nominate a Burlingame veteran or current member of the U.S. Armed Forces for special recognition this Veterans Day. Mayor Colson will present certificates of appreciation to new nominees at the November 18 City Council meeting. If the service member is unable to attend in person, a family member or friend may accept the certificate on his or her behalf.
Please note that certificates of appreciation will be awarded to new honorees, not those previously recognized in prior years.
Please send an email with the following information to info@burlingame.org, and include "Veterans Day" in the subject line, no later than Wednesday, November 13.
Your information (nominator)
• Name
• Email
• Phone number
• Relation to nominee
Service member information (nominee)
• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone number
• Branch of service
• Dates of service
• Comments
Combat service, if applicable
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Fresh Market
Thursdays (through October), 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays (year-round), 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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.
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Trina Turk Shopping Night Benefit for the Burlingame Library Foundation
Thursday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Trina Turk, 1223 Burlingame Ave.
Trina Turk and the Burlingame Library Foundation are partnering to present a shopping night fundraiser for the Burlingame Public Library. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to the Foundation in support of the terrific community events offered at Burlingame libraries.
Shoppers are welcome to peruse and pre-shop Trina Turk’s beautiful new fall collection at a more leisurely pace leading up to the October 17 event. Just be sure to mention the Burlingame Library Foundation when making your purchase, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Foundation. After your pre-shop purchase is complete, you may pick up your items the evening of the fundraiser – or at your convenience after the event! Thank you Trina Turk for giving back to the community!
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Using the Libby App for iPhone and iPad
Saturday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
The Lab, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
If you are curious about accessing free eBooks with your library card, then this session is for you! Participants will learn how to download the Libby app and search the catalog for both eBooks and audiobooks.
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CPR / AED Training
Thursday, October 24
(note new date; formerly October 18)
, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Central County Fire Department, Fire Station 34, 799 California Dr.
The Central County Fire Department offers CPR training to prepare residents who may need to:
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the workplace or home
- Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Help someone who is choking
- Receive a course completion card
You will be trained by a CPR instructor who is an experienced staff member of the Central County Fire Department. You will learn how to administer CPR in a safe, timely, and effective manner to an adult, child, and infant.
Click here to register.
This class costs $40 for residents of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae. Cash or check only, please. Payment must be received prior to class. Please contact Jasmine Del Chiaro at 650-558-7600 for more information.
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Sing-Along Movie Night
"Moana" - Friday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.
"The Little Mermaid", Friday, February 7, 6:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department invites you to come sing along. These movie events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Bring your best voices, and dress in your favorite costume! Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Buy a Brick and Get a Head Start on Holiday Gift Giving
The
Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life in our community and ensure that current and future generations may enjoy Burlingame's parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational facilities.
You can help the Foundation by purchasing personalized playground bricks.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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2019 Indicators Report Focuses on Climate Change Solutions
Thursday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City
The public is invited to Sustainable San Mateo County’s 23rd annual Indicators Report Launch to learn the latest findings about San Mateo County’s sustainability performance and hear a panel and two keynote speakers discuss innovative ways to address climate change.
Attendees are invited to come at 11:00 a.m. to register and network with colleagues while visiting exhibitors’ tables.
Reservations are requested in advance at
bit.ly/2o1TjDr. The cost is $25 for general admission, $15 for nonprofits, seniors, and students. Admission is free for program and event sponsors. For information about exhibiting or becoming a sponsor, email
advocate@sustainablesanmateo.org. Carpooling and active transportation to the event are encouraged. Information, including rewards and a free shuttle option, is available on the ticketing page.
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Looking Glass Land
Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 3, 1:00 p.m.
Burlingame Intermediate School, 1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame Intermediate School is proud to present its fall play, "Looking Glass Land", a wild adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s original novel, "Through the Looking Glass. A delight for the whole family, join Alice and all of the familiar characters, plus dozens of new ones. You can purchase tickets online or at the door. Directed by Jennifer Ibos. Rated G.
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce
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