Up to 20 emergency caches are available for neighborhoods that participate in drills and other neighborhood activities. The caches, valued at $550, are for use in neighborhoods in the event of an emergency. They are filled with emergency supplies that include first aid essentials, tools that enable volunteers to protect themselves (hard hats, safety goggles, dust masks, gloves, etc.); and materials needed to set up an emergency base and equip teams of volunteers to aid victims and assess damage after a disaster.

The Burlingame Neighborhood Network will be distributing these caches to neighborhoods that have a track record of engagement with emergency preparedness activities and training, including Citywide Emergency Drills. The caches will allow neighbors to help one another in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, without having to scramble for suppliers. Emergency responders routinely advise that residents will be on their own for as long as a week after a major catastrophe, while they are taking care of critical emergencies.

Burlingame residents who would like a cache for their neighborhood can request an application form by sending an email to info@burlingamenetwork.org. Applications are due August 30.

Are there ways to donate old shoes?

Yes, if you have new or gently worn shoes it is best to donate them rather than to recycle them. There are numerous organizations that will accept donated shoes, such as Goodwill or Soles4Souls. If the shoes are extremely worn out, then they can be disposed through the Bulky Item Collection Program (residents receive two free pickups per year).

Are plastic utensils recyclable?

No, these must be disposed in the garbage bin.

Send your recycling questions to jlee@burlingame.org. Find past questions and answers here; and an excellent resource for what goes in what bin here.

Music. Silent auction. Open bar. Tickets are $90.

Proceeds benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

For questions, call 650-576-4730, visit Fire Station 34, or email ccfdevents@gmail.com

This week’s band The Refugees! The Refugees have been entertaining Bay Area crowds since 2007, bringing the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to local stages with a stunning level of realism. Voted the top tribute band in the Bay Area on The Greg Kihn Radio Show, their extensive song catalog includes all of Petty's hits with the Heartbreakers, as well as his solo work, and other side projects like The Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch.

Iconic hits like “Free Fallin’”, “American Girl”, “I Won’t Back Down”, “Refugee” and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” honor the music and memory of one of the most popular musicians of our time. For more information on The Refugees, visit http://www.refugeesrock.com/index.html

The Music in the Park concert series is brought to you by Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department and Veolia Water. 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 other 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 webpage for further details!