February 6, 2020
Welcome New Businesses!

The City of Burlingame encourages you to support and shop at our local businesses - old and new. We welcome the following new businesses.
   
New Businesses in the Broadway District
  • Impact Salon, 1205 Capuchino Ave.

New Businesses in the Burlingame Avenue District
There's Still Time to Pick Your Favorite Bike Route

Visit  WalkBikeBurlingame.com and use the interactive map to “Like” or “Dislike” bike route recommendations and make comments on the proposed bicycle and pedestrian network. The website will remain open for a couple more weeks and close for public comments on February 20, 2020. Your input will be used for the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – the blueprint for where the City should construct future bike lanes. Help the City improve cycling and pedestrian access in Burlingame by visiting  WalkBikeBurlingame.com.
Part-Time Recreation Leader Position

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is looking for responsible and enthusiastic part-time recreation leaders to assist with the Department's events and programs throughout the year, including seasonal camp leaders! 

Parks and Recreation Department Portables

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is installing four temporary portables in Lot X (next to Lions Hall) to house the Parks and Recreation Department registration offices and classes during construction of the new Community Center. 

Please feel free to contact nacquisti@burlingame.org if you have any concerns or comments.
Transportation Impacts
Caltrans Update on U.S. 101 Express Lanes Project

U.S. 101 from Whipple Avenue to I-380 in San Mateo County will soon be under construction to complete the SM 101 Express Lanes Project. Construction and testing is currently scheduled to last until late 2022, and will require freeway lane closures between 9:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. (Sunday through Thursday). Delays may last over 25 minutes from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and less than 15 minutes from 1:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

Travelers will be able to see real-time traffic conditions from changeable message signs placed in the construction zone. The Smart Traffic System is being implemented during construction to provide up-to-date information, improve safety, and reduce congestion.

Caltrans encourages travelers to take the following actions:

  • Sign up for weekly construction updates at 101express.com;
  • Share this information through word of mouth, email, social media, bulletins, newsletters, etc. to help everyone find out about construction and sign up for updates; and,
  • Share Caltrans' social media posts by following them on Twitter @CaltransD4, and Facebook at Facebook.com/CaltransDist4/.

For more information about the project visit 101express.com. For questions during construction, contact Caltrans Public Information Officer Alejandro Lopez at 510-286-4948, or email 101express@dot.ca.gov.
San Francisco Caltrain Closures

Weekends between February 22 and March 29, Caltrain Electrification crews will be installing the overhead contact system in the four San Francisco tunnels. In order to facilitate this work, trains will not serve the San Francisco or 22nd Street stations on weekends from February 22 to March 29, 2020. Caltrain service will stop at Bayshore Station and free bus service will transport passengers to the 22nd and San Francisco stations.
 
Events Around Town
Sing-Along Movie Night
February 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to come and view "The Little Mermaid". This free event is 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.
Children's Book Sale
February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Media Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

The Burlingame Library Foundation will hold a children's book sale featuring a newly acquired collection of beautiful children's books. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Lunar New Year Celebration
February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

This event will feature Jamie’s Mandarin Children’s Play in the Children’s Room at 1:00 p.m. and Leung's White Crane Dragon and Lion Association Lion Dancers on the Library Front Lawn (weather permitting) at 2:00 p.m. Crafts and refreshments will follow, including drinks from Tpumps Burlingame!
Census 2020: Everyone Counts!
February 11, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Main Library

Why is this census so important? What's changed? How can you help with a fair count?The Burlingame Library and the League of Women Voters North & Central San Mateo County will answer these questions and more with Supervisor Dave Pine and Melissa Vergara of the San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs.
Spring Break Adventure Camp
April 6-10 
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave.

Campers will enjoy art projects, entertaining games, meeting new friends, and spring themed fun! Spring Break Camp offers care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is available now!
Save the Date: Teen Trip to Disneyland
April 17-19, 2020
Registration is now open! Join other local teens from Burlingame, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Pacifica for a trip to Disneyland Park & California Adventure! Participants will take a charter bus to Anaheim at night and wake up in the “happiest place on earth”.

Participants will spend the day at Disneyland Park on Saturday and then return by charter bus early Sunday morning. Contact Nicole Houghton at 650-558-7308 with questions. Space is limited so register now!
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Free Student Film Workshop
February 8, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Lane Room, Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Rd.

Students and their parents are invited to learn tips on creating videos at this free Film Workshop. Snacks will be provided.
 
Also, students in grades 4 through 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County are invited to enter the third annual Student Film Fest cosponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) and the Burlingame Environmental Club of Burlingame High School.

CEC is awarding cash prizes to student filmmakers in three categories: grades 4-5 ($75 plus a pizza party), grades 6-8 ($150), and high school ($350). Students who wish to enter should submit an original video, not more than five minutes in length, on the environmental topic of their choice by March 15, 2020.
 
Students can learn more about the Film Fest and submit their videos on the Film Fest website at burlingamefilmfest.com or by emailing burlingameenvironmentalclub@gmail.com.

To download a flyer listing all CEC programs during 2020, go to https://bit.ly/2SamOhF.
That Was Then . . .This Is Now: Adapting to a New Era of Growth & Development in San Mateo County
February 11, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. 3rd Ave., San Mateo

During this Leadership Discovery Morning, participants will learn about San Mateo County’s new era of growth and development brought about by changing conditions and serious challenges, and why we need a new model for growth and development. After a thought-provoking presentation, participants will embark on a bus tour of the surrounding cities with the mayors of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, and Hillsborough to discuss current projects, challenges, and opportunities. Upon return, participants will have an opportunity to interact with local leaders through a panel discussion about adapting our cities to the new era.

Space is limited. Click here to register.
Leadership Program Information Session: Brown Bag Lunch
February 11, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Oak Room, San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. 3rd Ave., San Mateo

This information session is for those interested in applying for the Leadership Program's Class of 2021. Leadership San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough is an educational program of the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Burlingame and Foster City Chambers, and support from the Cities of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, and the Town of Hillsborough.
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