FEATURED ITEM: Saturday June 7 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Pooches and Packs Day –
Prudential California Realty - 180 El Camino Real – 650 – 589 – 1000
Invites you to participate in their BACKPACK DRIVE
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They will be collecting NEW Backpacks and School Supplies for CASA of San Mateo (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which partners caring adults with children who have come under the court’s protection.
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NO RED or BLUE Color Backpacks
NO Scissors – NO Sharpie Markers
ALSO
They will be partnering with Rocket Dog Rescue (Leave No Dogs Behind) and there will be Dog Adoptions on the spot.
There will be a Puppy Parade at 12:30 p.m.
Complimentary BBQ
Questions: 650-589-1000
NOW: Do You Bleed Orange?
BCP is kicking off another “Make a Giant Difference Month” by giving away a one-of-a-kind San Francisco Giants T-shirt to every blood donor throughout the month of June! This year’s T-shirt was selected by donors via our Facebook page and it seems to be a huge hit already!
Listen for ads on radio station KNBR throughout the month, as we seek to reach new donors as well as entice current ones to come back and give!
To Donate: 888.393.GIVE (4483)
Go Giants!
YOUR Support Still Needed:
Relay For Life San Bruno has passed.
BUT
There are at least 3 local Relay For Life 24 hour events still comming that desire YOUR support.
Relay For Life Millbrae CA - Saturday July 26th 9:00 a.m. City of Millbrae: Central Park
Relay For Life South San Francisco CA - Saturday June 21st 2014 10:00 a.m. Orange Park
www.RelayForLife.org/SouthSanFranciscoCA
Relay For Life Daly City CA - Saturday June 21st 2014 10:00 a.m. Westmoor High School – Sports Stadium
www.RelayForLife.org/DalyCityCA
You can goto these pages to sign up; to donate; or to find out more about Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society
Saturday June 7 - Citibank and Shred-It are partnering to provide free paper shredding.
Learn about other ways to eliminate paper by speaking with a Citibank representative today.
The event will be held on: Saturday
Date: June 7th 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 475 San Mateo Avenue – Parking Lot
Info: Branch manager Robert Manley – 650-589-7339
Q. What can be shredded?
A. You are welcome to bring up to three copy boxes of paper for shredding. Please remember to take paperwork out of binders, and no newspapers will be accepted.
Q. Can I watch my documents be shredded?
A. Yes. You may watch as your documents are shredded into tiny bits.
Q. How does shredding my documents help the environment?
A. All the paper shredded will be recycled. For every ton of paper recycled, we save 7,000 gallons of water, 21-31 trees, 4,000 KWh of electricity, and help prevent 60 pounds of airborne pollutants from being expelled.
Wednesday June 11 - 6 PM - 8 PM - San Bruno Library - Lawyers in the Library. Individual 20 minute appointments available. An attorney will come to the Library for free, 20 minute, one-on-one sessions, with people who have a legal situation to discuss. In June, the focus will be estate planning, wills, trusts and probate. Please call the Library at 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org to schedule.
Thursday June 12 - Read! Learn! Discover - Signups Start - San Bruno Library Summer Reading. We have an exciting program this year: four different levels for kids teens ages 0-18! Everyone gets a book when they sign up, a prize halfway through and a prize when they finish. AND all children who complete their reading log will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 college scholarship! Wow! Drop by the Library starting the 12th to participate.
For more information on the Summer Reading program, call the Library at 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org.
Saturday June 14 11:30 am – 6:00 pm - San Mateo County Hosts 2nd Annual Pride Celebration “Bridging Communities”
- Informational Programs: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Recreation Center
- Music and Entertainment: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the main stage San Mateo County Hosts 2nd Annual Pride Celebration “Bridging Communities”
WHO: The San Mateo County PRIDE Initiative is led by San Mateo County Health System’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity, and its major sponsors, including North County Prevention Partnership, Our Family Coalition, Peninsula Metropolitan Community Church, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) San Jose/Peninsula, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and StarVista.
WHAT: The PRIDE Initiative invites everyone to the 2nd annual San Mateo County Pride Celebration. Attendees will enjoy a fun-filled day of live music, entertainment and informational programs on topics including youth advocacy in schools, coming out, and expressions of spirituality and support groups tailored to the LGBTQQI2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and 2 spirit) community.
“It’s important for the community to know that we are here for everyone” said Susan Takalo, Pride Initiative Co-chair. “Our Pride event is a great way to show the diversity of the County and its inclusiveness, and to showcase the comprehensive health and wellness services available in San Mateo County.”
This is a free event everyone is welcome.
For More information: www.facebook.com/SMCPrideEvent
Please note, this is not a City of San Mateo-sponsored event.
WHERE: San Mateo Central Park, 50 East 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA
WHEN: June 14, 2014: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Informational Programs: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Recreation Center
- Music and Entertainment: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the main stage
Tuesday June 17 - Sawyer Camp Trail Closure June 17-19 - The Sawyer Camp Trail will be closed June 17, 18, and 19 for annual mowing. For further questions, please call the San Mateo County Park Service at 650-573-2592.
Wednesday June 18 - 6 PM - 8 PM - Financial Planning in the Library - San Bruno Library. Individual 20 minute appointments available. A financial planner will come to the Library for free, 20 minute, one-on-one sessions, with people who have financial situations to discuss. Please call the Library at 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org to schedule.
Thursday June 26 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - San Bruno Library - Downstairs Library Community Room - Targeted Career Networking. Sponsored by Phase2Careers, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the 'Over 40' worker through job search, career development, and networking services. Learn valuable information, such as strategies and tools for building your networking community, as well as building an understanding of how to crack 'The Hidden Job Market.' An evaluation of your networking skills and feedback to assist in removing personal barriers will also be offered.
Entrance to the lower level is located on the Angus Ave side of the Library.
Call 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org for more information.
Monday June 30, 7 p.m. Dad and Me at the Library with Puppet Art: Tale of the Dragons Tail
Princess Penny is happy to be home from her world travels, until she discovers there are problems in the kingdom. Will Penny get to the bottom of the mystery? Is there really a dragon? Find out in Tale of the Dragon Tail co-sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County.
For more information on the Summer Reading program, call the library at 650-616-7078 or e=mail sbpl@plsinfo.org
FUTURE EVENT: Coming Soon …… Movies in the Park --- We are gearing up for the 2014 movie series and looking for your input. Take our online poll by Monday, June 30 and tell us which four movies you want to see! Movies will be shown each Friday in September, starting at dusk in San Bruno City Park in front of the tennis courts. Admission is free. Call 650-616-7017 for additional information.
FUTURE EVENT: At the San Bruno City Council meeting May 27th the fire and police departments again reported on the steps they will be taking before, on the 4th of July, and after to assure that only Safe & Sane fireworks are used and that they are used only in a SAFE manner here in San Bruno.
The Police Department will be contacting residents with whom they have had reports in previous years of suspected illegal use of fireworks in the weeks and days before July 4th to remind them of the possible legal actions that they could face should they get caught with and or using illegal fireworks.
Residents can call the San Bruno Police department NOW to give them any address the resident felt was using illegal fireworks last year so the SBPD can consider contacting that resident.
CALL 650 - 616 - 7100
FUTURE EVENT: - Centennial Tree Project – Free Street Trees
The City of San Bruno, as part of the year-long Centennial celebration, is trying to plant 100 new Street Trees with the help of residents. The trees will be provided to you free and maintained by the City of San Bruno. You will be notified of the date of planting. You will be given a Centennial Certificate stating your participation in the project and which number of the 100 trees is yours. Limit one tree per house and tree location must not interfere with underground utilities.
If you are interested or want more information, please call City Council Member Irene O’Connell at 650-589-9985 or E=Mail her at iconnell@ci.sanbruno.ca.us by June 30, 2014.
Future Event: Tuesday August 5th - Free Compost Workshops
Learn how to turn your kitchen food scraps and yard trimmings into a rich soil amendment that will help your garden thrive. Compost Workshops are held at the San Bruno Recreation Center in San Bruno City Park.
Workshops are free. Reservations are not necessary but encouraged so there is a way to contact participants in case a class is canceled. To reserve a space in a workshop or for more information, please call the City of San Bruno Recreation Department at 650-616-7180. You can also register through the County of San Mateo RecycleWorks at 888-442-2666 or by emailing RecycleWorks This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Next workshop date: Tuesday August 5th 2014 – 6:30 p.m. til 8:00 p.m.
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
Recology San Bruno’s web page provides the following info:
We accept all food scraps, soiled paper and yard trimmings in the green cart.
Beginning the week of January 6th 2014, please put your green cart out weekly with your blue and grey cart.
Don't send your food scraps and landscape material to the landfill; compost them instead! Other than being the environmentally friendly thing to do, most residents who participate in the compost collection program see a significant decrease in their garbage. So put your food scraps and food and beverage containers in the Compost cart instead of the Garbage cart, and help us all achieve Waste Zero!
We accept all food scraps, soiled paper and yard trimmings in the green cart.
Kitchen Pails
Please use your kitchen pail to collect your food scraps and soiled paper products and then empty the contents into your green cart.
Note: Organic/Compostable bags are not allowed in this program.
You CAN Compost
Food Scraps
- Bread, grains and pasta
- Coffee grounds (and filters)
- Dairy
- Eggshells
- Fish and shellfish
- Fruit, including pits
- Meat, including bones
- Poultry
- Vegetables
Soiled Paper Products
- Coffee filters
- Greasy pizza boxes
- Paper cups:
(including chain store coffee cups) and plates - Paper ice cream containers
- Paper bags, napkins and towels
- Paper take-out boxes and containers
- Paper tea bags
- Waxed cardboard and paper
- Wine corks
Yard Trimmings
- Branches and brush
- Flowers and floral trimmings
- Grasses and weeds
- Leaves
- Tree trimmings
PLEASE NO:
- Animal waste
- Concrete, asphalt, stones, sod, dirt and bricks
- Cooking oil
- Diapers
- Juice or soy milk boxes with foil liner
- Liquids and ice
- Recyclables:
(glass, aluminum, paper, plastics 1-7) - Palm fronds
- Plastic/Compostable bags
- Plastic corks
- Plywood
- Styrofoam packaging, food containers, packing peanuts
- Treated and painted wood
Composting is a highly effective way to help protect the environment, and Recology San Mateo County is proud to offer a home composting collection service to its customers.
More than six million tons of food products are dumped in California every year. Food is the largest single source of waste in California, making up 15.5 percent of the waste stream.
That waste decomposes and creates methane gas, which is 23 times more potent than carbon dioxide and is directly attributed to climate change. Composting is nature's way of recycling organic waste into a new soil amendment rich in nutrients that can be used for organic farming, vineyards and highway erosion and control projects.
Recology San Bruno
Mailing Address:
Recology San Bruno
101 Tanforan Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
Office Address:
Recology San Bruno
1356 Marsten Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Customer Service: (650) 583-8536 Fax:(650) 583-8781
General Manager:
Kirsten Pinochi
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
Volunteer at Senior Center --- On Mondays thru Fridays, from 8 AM until 1 PM, there is a lot going on at the San Bruno Senior Center. Volunteers are needed for work at the front desk, answering questions by phone or in person, as well as working in the kitchen, preparing lunch. If volunteering at the Senior Center sounds like your cup of tea, contact Susan at 650-616-7155 or call the Senior Center main number, 650-616-7150.
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT: Book Sorting --- The Friends of the Library are looking for new members to help sort books on a weekly basis. If you like looking at book titles, covers and handling books, this may be a volunteer position for you! Contact the Library by phone at 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT: City of San Bruno’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Has Started:
The City now has hooded sweat shirts, polo shirts, hats and additional Centennial items available for purchase at City Hall and the Recreation Center during business hours. Show YOUR support of our Centennial by wearing a Centennial item.
On December 23, 2014 the City of San Bruno will celebrate its first 100 years of incorporation and Centennial. The Centennial is an opportunity not only to recognize the community’s history, but also to celebrate the community’s identity, its accomplishments, and its future opportunities and potential. The City Council has begun the process to develop the scope of the celebration as well as the process for engagement with residents, businesses and community stakeholders.
If YOU have historical information or photographs to share, or YOU would like to be part of the Centennial Celebration Planning, please contact the City Manager’s office at 650.616.7056.
A combination of traditional San Bruno programs and special events are being planned throughout the coming year to celebrate this historical milestone. Highlights of the Centennial year will include a City Hall open house, a Centennial art project to honor the City’s history, a community picnic, and a Centennial Gala. The upcoming year promises to be an exciting and memorable one and the City looks forward to commemorating 100 years of San Bruno history with YOU.
Updated Info: www.SanBruno100.org
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District reminds readers:
Fight The Bite
GOTO http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
GOTO http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/symptoms/
Dump ALL Standing Water
Report Dead Birds to 1-877-WNV-BIRD
We all can do our part
QUESTIONS: District Manager Robert Gay – 650 – 344 - 8592
CONTINUING EVENTS NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
San Bruno Recreation Departments reminds:
Program Fliers
Youth Activities Application (YAC)
Mission Statement
The San Bruno Parks & Recreation Services Department is committed to providing quality programs and services to benefit the health and well-being of the community.
***To report a damaged or downed tree, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 616-7180. Please call the non-emergency police line at (650) 616-7100 if after business hours.
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
Water Conservation
The City of San Bruno, on their web page, writes: “This past fall and winter has been one of the driest years on record across the state of California. At the State level, Governor Brown has declared a drought emergency and has asked California residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption by at least 20%.
“At the local level, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has issued a statement today requesting a voluntary 10% reduction on the SF Regional Water System in response to the dry weather conditions and to ensure that available water supplies are prudently managed.
“In coordination with this local advisory, the City of San Bruno is asking residents and businesses to conserve water to help meet the 10% voluntary reduction goal that will help preserve Hetch Hetchy’s and our own groundwater’s valuable resources.
“The SFPUC is closely monitoring water levels in the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and snow pack data. Within the next 90 days, the SFPUC will have survey data from snow pack depths and reservoir resource levels throughout the SF Regional Water Supply to share with other water agencies. The data results will allow water agencies to develop their specific water supply strategies for the future. Residents of San Bruno are requested to follow water conservation practices at all times. The City will update residents on any changes made to the request of a 10% voluntary reduction when new information is available.
“Water Conservation Tips and additional information is available on the city’s website at www.sanbrunowater.ca.gov and on Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency’s (BAWSCA) website at http://bawsca.org/ “
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
City of San Bruno Service Personal Tribute Program
The City of San Bruno Personal Tribute Program provides a way for people to honor or remember a loved one in the San Bruno community. These enduring and tax-deductible gifts serve both as a personal commemoration and as a way to enhance the community’s enjoyment of City parks.
Personal Tribute Plaques
In tribute and remembrance, a loved one may be honored with a 3”x 3”commemorative bronze plaque on the San Bruno Recognition Sculpture in City Park. Plaques are inscribed with the honoree’s first and last name, the date of the recognition and with either “In Honor of” or “In Memory of.” The Personal Tribute commemorative bronze plaque donation is $400. Plaques may be ordered using the link to the form below.
Park Amenity Tributes
Personal tributes may also be given through a donation for a specific park amenity (tree, bench, water fountain, picnic table, etc.) Staff from the Community Services Department is available to assist donors in the selection of a park amenity. Please fill out the form at the link below and check the box indicating your wish to donate an amenity and staff will contact you to discuss the Department's current needs. The donation fee associated with the park amenity varies.
GOTO http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/personal_tribute_program.asp to fill out the application. Info: 616-7180
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
Thursday May 29th the Bay Area Entrepreneur Center at 458 San Mateo Avenue held their official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. Numerous San Bruno Chamber Board Members attended and observed as San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane assisted in the ribbon cutting.
Various local legislative representatives were present.
The B.A.E.C. is a part of Skyline College and is a business incubator/accelerator and innovative resource center that offers aspiring Bay Area entrepreneurs the information, access and support to grow their current business or business idea.
The B.A.E.C. provides office space, classes, workshops, one-on-one technical assistance and other support services to local businesses, entrepreneurs and students.
For more information, days and hours, please contact Susan Barnes at baec@smccd.edu of (650) 825-6840. www.skylinebaec.org
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
Felicia Neirby – Recology San Bruno – ZERO Waste Specialist reports:
On Tuesday May 20th 2014 Citi Bank on San Mateo Avenue and Jenevein officially adopted the tree containers bordering their property. The Beautification Task Force was present for the official recognition and the containers will show “Adopted by Citi Bank”.
The City only planted 1 planter but they will be adopting all three down the road.
San Bruno Beautification Task Force
Members:
Joan Burwell
Sally Calvert
Sandy Hedley
Carolyn Livengood
Brijit Lopez
Carol Morarity
Melodie Tobin
Jane Calvert
Val Morgan
Felicia Neirby
Irene O'Connell, Chair, Councilmember - ioconnell@sanbruno.ca.gov
Mission Statement
The Beautification Task Force of the City of San Bruno promotes the quality of life in San Bruno by creating, supporting and participating in activities and programs that improve the physical and aesthetic environment of our community. We accomplish this by:
-Educating the community about enhancing and protecting San Bruno's environmental assets;
-Advocating a high standard of community responsibility, cleanliness, maintenance and attractiveness for our developed and natural environment;
-Creating and promoting partnerships and resident participation in improving our community;
-Monitoring neighborhood and citywide cleanups, Earth Day activities, Beautification Awards, and similar programs.
We would like you to join us in encouraging residents and businesses to enhance the curb appeal of their homes and buildings.
About the Beautification Task Force
The Beautification Task Force supports and advocates a public arts policy, tree ordinances, and other Council policies that encourage the beautification of the City. The Task Force also organizes several City-wide events including Operation Clean Sweep ( held the first Saturday in May each year) and the Beautification Awards. They also serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council. For information on upcoming events call the Beautification Task Force at 650-616-7145.
One of the programs the Beautification Task Force is working on alongside the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce is the Adopt – A – Planter program. The goal is to get businesses along San Mateo Avenue to adopt the tree planter in-front of or near their business. The City will plant appropriate vegetation and make sure the planters are connected to a watering system. All the business needs to commit to is removing paper etc. that may collect in the planter.
Join the Beautification Task Force. You can make a difference.
If you are a business on San Mateo Avenue, contact Councilwoman Irene O’Connell to “Adopt - A - Planter”.
The photos attached show some of the beautification Task Force members, Chamber members, and Citi Bank Manager Robert Manley.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
The San Bruno Recreation Department:
Mission Statement
The San Bruno Parks & Recreation Services Department is committed to providing quality programs and services to benefit the health and well-being of the community.
***To report a damaged or downed tree, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 616-7180. Please call the non-emergency police line at (650) 616-7100 if after business hours.
Program Flyers
Swimming (Aquatics) Information
Important Forms
Youth Activities Application (YAC)
2014 Lifeguard Training Classes
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
Be A West Nile Virus Watcher
DO NOT TOUCH DEAD BIRDS!!
Help the state track down the West Nile Virus by reporting all dead birds.
You can submit an online report as follows:
GOTO the following State web page to report a dead bird:
http://www.westnile.ca.gov/report_wnv.php
CALL 877-WNV-BIRD to report found dead birds.
West Nile Virus information and numbers from around the state of California can be found at:
The latest West Nile Virus Activity in California:
Human data is updated every Tuesday by 4pm.
Dead bird data is updated every Wednesday and Friday by 4pm.
Mosquito and sentinel chicken data are updated on Fridays by 4pm.
Due to different reporting schedules, case totals on the state website may not always be consistent with those reported by local health departments.
The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District: 650-344-8592
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
To report damage on City property such as potholes, streetlight outage, graffiti, etc.
GOTO http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/pw_streets_pothole_form.asp
Fill out the on line form and submit it.
Thanks for being Eyes & Ears for your San Bruno neighbors.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS:
Regular and Special City Council Meeting Notices - Please visit http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/city_agendapackets.html for additional details about regular and special meetings, as related to PG&E Settlement Not-For-Profit, Study Sessions, and other City Council discussion topics.