Burlingame's first-ever Halloween Drive-By Parade was a big success! Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on. While the parade was intended to safely bring a little Halloween cheer to the community, participating employees from the Central County Fire Department and the City's Police, Community Development, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, and Library Departments were thrilled by the overwhelming show of community support they received. Thank you to the Parks and Recreation Department for organizing this event!

The City is pleased to share that the Samaritan House was able to provide financial assistance to 58 Burlingame residents representing 21 households who are experiencing economic hardship due to the impact of COVID-19 between April 1 and September 30. During this time, Samaritan House distributed $85,344 of a $100,000 fund established by the City of Burlingame and $44,476 from its other funding sources to neighbors experiencing food insecurity and housing instability. To learn more about Samaritan House and to contribute to its services, programs, and medical clinics, click here.

As the dangers of hate, racism, and bigotry grow more apparent every day, the need for local action to counter hate is urgent. Our City Council and Burlingame's United Against Hate (UAH) Committee invite you to join us for a week of civic action to stop hate and build inclusion. Show your support by printing the “BURLINGAME STANDS UNITED AGAINST HATE” poster and hang it in your home or business window today.

We also hope you will join us for one or more events during UAH week designed to engage adults, teens, and children November 30 through December 6. This series -- and follow-up events continuing into 2021 -- will do more than just raise awareness about the dangers of hate and the need for respect and civil discourse. They will help our community build stronger connections with civic leaders, businesses, and schools, and promote deeper engagement year-round. Safety from hate and intolerance are vital building blocks for inclusive, equitable, and healthy communities. Please join us! #BurlingameUnitedAgainstHate Week 2020

Toss your Halloween pumpkins in the green bin for compost. Those pumpkins will be composted into healthy soil for farms to use when growing more pumpkins next year.

Composting pumpkins, kitchen scraps, and yard waste and keeping them out of landfill frees up valuable space in the landfill and reduces the amount of methane (a potent greenhouse gas) created in the landfill. Learn more about landfill gas here.

Check out this useful what bin resource for any questions about what trash goes where.

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 awards program, which honors those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. Applications must be received by December 6. SSMC will celebrate the 2021 awardees at its 22nd annual Awards Celebration in 2021.

Sustainability Award nominations may be made in five categories: individuals, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. In addition, SSMC is accepting nominations for its 19th annual Green Building Award, which it co-sponsors with the San Mateo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Application forms and criteria for the awards are available on SSMC’s website. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit https://sustainablesanmateo.org, or email advocate@sustainablesanmateo.org.

Adults aged 18 and over can schedule a free COVID-19 test on Tuesdays through Saturdays at the San Mateo County Event Center. To see testing availability and make an appointment, visit Project Baseline. To visit an alternative testing site, click here to see a list of available locations, dates, and times.

Free COVID-19 testing is also now available for children ages 5 and older at the San Mateo County Event Center. The County of San Mateo is offering a simple-to-use oral mouth swab test that is self-administered for children and families in partnership with Curative Inc., a rapid diagnostics firm based in Southern California. Testing for children will be available weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click here to view the press release or visit the County's testing web page.

The launch of the El Camino Real Roadway Renewal Project online public forum is just 11 days away and will be available for your participation November 16 through December 17. Caltrans has revamped the previous project microsite from the scoping period in May. It will feature Caltrans updates on progress made during the environmental phase and information about the reasonable alternatives under consideration. New features will include a closely monitored message board where the public can share thoughts and see other’s comments about the project.

For more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.

With nearly all ballots counted, voters in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties have approved Measure RR, which will provide Caltrain its first-ever source of dedicated funding.

As the only Bay Area transit system without a dedicated revenue source, Caltrain is heavily reliant on passenger fares to maintain operations. That fare revenue has declined sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and approval of Measure RR provides a lifeline that will allow Caltrain to maintain operations for the riders that continue to depend on the service.

Learn more here.

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

Zoom: Login, Meeting ID 856 1782 4535, and Passcode 266276

DES Architects will host an informational meeting via Zoom about a proposed office, research and development building and parking structure at 567 Airport Boulevard (located on the east side of Highway 101). The session will begin with an overview of the project. The team will then address attendees' questions about the proposal.

Additional information about the proposed project can be found on the City’s project webpage.

Burlingame Intermediate School (BIS) Performing Arts is proud and excited to present its first-ever virtual fall play, "Young Sherlock"! Take a trip back in time to when young Sherlock Holmes tackles his first case as a student at Butterworth Academy!

Tickets are now available. For those willing to generously donate more, select the Gumshoe, Private Eye, and Super Sleuth admission levels when making your purchase. Donors at these admission levels will be recognized at intermission. Please help support the BIS Performing Arts program and all the cast and crew who have worked endlessly to keep the magic of theater alive during these times!

You may be hearing a lot about the benefits of solar power as a clean and resilient power source for homes. However, is it right for your home? Does your roof get enough sun? How much does it cost and how long is the payback period? How do you find a trusted contractor?

For answers to these questions and more, join the next and last free Bay Area Sunshares solar webinar to learn exactly how solar works, costs, and whether your home is a good fit.

Recology San Mateo County is launching its annual Coats for Kids program to collect new and gently used coats for donation to those in need during the cold winter season. From Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, Recology will collect coats curbside from residential homes. Please place coats in a clear bag labeled “Coats for Kids” next to, or on top of, your blue recycle cart on your regular collection day.

There will also be a drop-off bin located at the Burlingame Library at 480 Primrose Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., November 9 through November 20, next to the Curbside Pick-Up location. Please click here for drop-off locations in other cities.