Did you know that once a month, on the 3rd Tuesday from 11-11:30 AM, the Brisbane Library offers a Bilingual Storytime, featuring Spanish and English stories and music? This past Tuesday, they had a special guest, Malinky Music, which brought joyful, bilingual Spanish-English music and movement for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Ofc. Quan, who was hanging out in the back and happens to speak Spanish, was asked to come up and participate. It was good fun for all!
- Planned Electrical Shutdown at Library: Friday, 8 AM - Noon
- Reminder: Volunteer of the Year Nominations Due Friday, August 15
- Fall 2025 Activity Guide Now Available!
- Registration Just Opened for 2025-26 BDW Classes
- CalKIDS Webinar with Asm. Papan: August 14, 6:30 PM
- Lower Bicentennial Walkway Closed August 15 for Tree Removal
- Apply by Sept. 1st for the County's Youth Climate Ambassador Program
- Enter HIP Housing's Calendar Contest Now through Sept. 19
- The Center for Creativity's Call for Participation
- Save the Date: Marina Festival, Saturday, Sept. 20th
Planned Electrical Shutdown at Library: Friday, 8 AM - Noon
The Brisbane Library is scheduled to be without power due to facilities work on Friday, August 15, through the early afternoon. The library will remain open with limited services, including book, laptop, and hotspot checkouts. Please know some of their technology, such as public computers and printing, will not be accessible, but limited charging will still be available via portable power systems. Events will also take place as scheduled. You can also always find them online at smcl.org.
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Reminder: Volunteer of the Year Nominations Due Friday, August 15
Every year, the City recognizes a Brisbane resident as its Volunteer of the Year, and in more recent years, at times, a Youth Volunteer of the Year! After carefully reviewing nominations and letters of recommendation from residents, an ad hoc subcommittee comprised of City Councilmembers selects the recipient(s). Please note: the submission and selection process is confidential, with the winner(s) announced at the Day in the Park event, taking place this year on Saturday, October 4th. Have any questions or comments? Should you have any questions, please email voy@brisbaneca.org.
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Fall 2025 Activity Guide Now Available!
There are 36 pages full of all the offerings and events available to residents, from our youngest preschoolers to our older adults; there's a lot taking place between now and the remainder of 2025! Don't miss all things Derby and Day in the Park on p.7!
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Registration Just Opened for 2025-26 BDW Classes
In case you missed it, registration for Brisbane Dance Workshop's 2025-26 season just opened August 11th! BDW offers dance and theatre classes for ages preschool through adults. Note: the first two sessions, beginning in September and October, are the only time of year when new grade school-aged students are accepted.
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CalKIDS Webinar with Asm. Papan: August 14, 6:30 PM
CalKIDS is California’s statewide children’s development account program launched in 2022 by the ScholarShare Investment Board, which also administers ScholarShare 529 – the state’s official college savings plan. Every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022, has a CalKIDS Scholarship ranging from $25 to $175 waiting in their name, while eligible public-school students receive $500 and up to $1,500 for college, vocational school, or career training.
Join Asm. Diane Papan for an informational webinar to help you check your child’s eligibility, claim an account, and learn more about the CalKIDS program.
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Lower Bicentennial Walkway Closed August 15 for Tree Removal
Two trees, a Eucalyptus and a Black Acacia, will be removed this Friday on the Lower Bicentennial Walkway for safety reasons. Advanced closure notices will be posted at both ends of the Walkway (Solano & Sierra Point) to alert pedestrians of the upcoming closure. We appreciate your attention and patience during Friday's closure and want to remind you about My Brisbane - this is how you can submit service requests to the City! Download the free app today (or use the My Brisbane webform found on the Contact Us page and start reporting.
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Apply by Sept. 1st for the County's Youth Climate Ambassador Program
In November 2021, Cassandra and her fellow Youth Climate Ambassador Angelica held a United Against Climate Change Fair under the Gazebo during the farmers' market for the community to come and learn about the climate crisis and how one could get involved to fight against it.
San Mateo County's Youth Climate Ambassador Leadership Program is currently accepting applications. The program is aimed at high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are interested in climate change and taking local action.
Apply today if you or your student is interested in:
- Building leadership skills
- Taking action to address climate change
- Connecting with peers who have similar interests
- Implementing a Community Impact Project
- Learning more about the climate crisis and local solutions
- Joining a network of fellow high school students ready to take action together
- Getting paid a stipend to complete this amazing program
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Enter HIP Housing's Calendar Contest Now through Sept. 19
HIP Housing’s 2026 Calendar Contest is now live! Entries will be answering the prompt: “What does home mean to you?”
Families in San Mateo County with children in K-5th grades should submit their artwork and quote with a completed contest form to HIP’s office in San Mateo. Entries will be accepted until September 19th. Forms (English/Spanish) and more information is available at tinyurl.com/26HIPcalendar.
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The Center for Creativity's Call for Participation
There are a variety of exhibition opportunities for San Mateo County artists, curators, and community groups at the recently opened Center for Creativity in downtown Redwood City. The Center for Creativity opened a proof-of-concept space in the historic Hotel Sequoia on May 3rd. Currently, there are five arts spaces within the Center for Creativity that are accepting exhibition proposals. For more information, including exhibition opportunities & application forms, please visit: rwccfc.org/exhibitions/exhibition-proposals.
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Save the Date: Marina Festival, Saturday, Sept. 20th
Please join the Sierra Point Yacht Club for the 4th Annual Fall Festival, formerly known as the Regatta, on September 20th!
Live music by Jim Lawrie and his band the Road Runners, and also The Alleylots - who played their first gig at the Regatta last year and now have a full band! SPYC is excited to have the Brisbane Fire Department, who will bring a fire truck, and the Brisbane Public Works Department, who will have some heavy equipment for kids and the young-at-heart to explore. There will also be fun games for all ages! For boating friends, there’s a morning Nautical Swap Meet hosted by the Brisbane Marina. At the Fall Festival, you'll enjoy BBQ, sides, salads, and libations, etc., prepared by the SPYC team.
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