Over 200 of you came to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month yesterday! That’s incredible, Brisbane! Thanks for being there and those that made an effort to show Rafael and his staff their gratitude for feeding so many people! He actually went back to the restaurant to make more food midway through. We also had “postres” thanks to Victoria Vargas with her homemade cookies and tres leche cake that of course went fast! Stay tuned for future events by the IDEA Committee here! In the meantime, catch them and all the City Commissions & Committees at Day in the Park on Saturday, October 4th!
- Special City Council Meeting on Sept. 22 Around Best Practices/Code of Conduct
- CA Coastal Cleanup Day is this Saturday, September 20th!
- Public Invited to Join the Sierra Point Yacht Club for the 2025 Marina Festival
- NCFA Teaching CERT Classes Starting Sept. 25 & Fire Service Day @ Station 81 in Oct.
- Star City San Bruno Mtn. Half Marathon and 5K Return for Year Six on Oct. 4!
- Young Adult Series Starting Up Fall Sessions!
- Enter Your Brisbane-themed Ugly Sweater Design by Oct. 3
- This is your final Derby Registration Reminder!
- Only a Handful of Tickets left for "The ShowBroads", Oct. 10
- Assemblymember Papan & Mayor Lentz' Community Office Hours, Oct. 11
- Celebrate Diwali at the Library, Oct. 26
Special City Council Meeting on Sept. 22 Around Best Practices/Code of Conduct
On Monday, Sept. 22nd, the City Council will be holding a workshop around Best Practices/Code of Conduct. The staff report will be posted later today on brisbaneca.org/meetings. The workshop will also be livestreamed and available for playback on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/BrisbaneCA.
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CA Coastal Cleanup Day is this Saturday, September 20th!
Here's a great opportunity to flex your volunteer muscles - Brisbane is hosting a Coastal Cleanup Day location once again at the Brisbane Marina. All volunteers will receive a lunch ticket to enjoy lunch, music, and games after the cleanup (see next item).
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Public Invited to Join the Sierra Point Yacht Club for the 2025 Marina Festival
Everyone's invited to 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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NCFA Teaching CERT Classes Starting Sept. 25 & Fire Service Day @ Station 81 in Oct.
The North County Fire Authority provides free CERT training to all residents of Brisbane, Daly City, Pacifica, and other neighboring cities. The CERT training course includes 20 hours of instruction and covers topics including fire suppression, medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, and much more. Training includes a team exercise designed to apply the skills taught in the classroom. The first class kicks off Sept. 25 in Daly City at Station 94.
And then on October 11th, you'll be able to bring the family to learn or be reminded of important safety tips; Fire Station 81 in town will be open for plenty of hands-on demonstrations and specialized equipment displays!
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Star City San Bruno Mtn. Half Marathon and 5K Return for Year Six on Oct. 4!
The race is 93% on trail, kicks in 2,400 ft of elevation fun, and has a screaming single track downhill section. There's also a 5K version! Interested? Then be sure to sign up now at starcityhalfmarathon.wordpress.com!
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Young Adult Series Starting Up Fall Sessions!
The Parks and Rec Department's cooking up a new Fall series as part of its Life Unlocked program, geared for 16-24 year olds.
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Enter Your Brisbane-themed Ugly Sweater Design by Oct. 3
As a reminder, we're inviting community members of all ages to submit their original Brisbane-themed holiday sweater design for our 1st EVER Holiday Sweater Contest. The winning design will be featured on an official Brisbane sweater - sold just in time for the season on the City's Betsy page!
Design Guidelines:
- Must be an original sketch or digital artwork
- Design should be festive and non-denominational
- Incorporate elements that celebrate Brisbane’s community spirit
- Submit your design as a JPEG or PDF (max 10 MB)
- One entry per person
NOTE: Community voting will occur in October & the winning design will be announced early November.
Submit your designs by October 3rd to brisbanerec@brisbaneca.org
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This is your final Derby Registration Reminder!
The following was put together a couple years ago using footage captured from Parks and Recreation Commissioner Tom Seawell and edited by our Communications Team. We love looking back at this one!
Note: Derby practice day is on Saturday, Sept. 27th, from 10 AM - noon; join us first under the Gazebo before heading over to San Francisco Ave.
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Only a Handful of Tickets left for "The ShowBroads", Oct. 10
Get ready, Brisbane - the divas have landed! For one night only, the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce hosts New York cabaret sensations Marta Sanders and Leanne Borghesi, who are bringing their critically acclaimed act, The ShowBroads, to Mission Blue Center on Friday, October 10 at 7 PM. Think big voices, bigger personalities, and a night packed with music, comedy, and just the right amount of mischief.
Seating is extremely limited as this is an intimate show; seats will sell out - snag your spot now before it's gone at brisbanechamber.org/showbroads
Proceeds from this event benefit The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce.
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Assemblymember Papan & Mayor Lentz' Community Office Hours, Oct. 11
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Celebrate Diwali at the Library, Oct. 26
Join us for a joyful and vibrant Diwali celebration at the Brisbane Library on Sunday, October 26th from 1 PM to 4 PM! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy an afternoon filled with henna art, festive crafts, and cultural performances.
You'll also have the chance to learn a Bollywood dance at 2 PM. No experience needed! Just wear comfortable, festive clothes.
Come immerse yourself in the Festival of Lights, celebrating community, culture, and the triumph of light over darkness.
This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Mothers of Brisbane, San Mateo County Libraries, and the City’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Committee, along with Friends of the Brisbane Library.
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