Did you know that the City maintains a History Room inside the Brisbane Library? An exhibit featuring David Schooley was installed last year, which we want to make sure you got a chance to see. The exhibit now includes a slideshow of photos courtesy of San Bruno Mountain Watch, and a touchscreen kiosk, which was programmed last summer by our Communications Intern, Luca Pfister.
- Unveiling New Star Donor Poster by Brisbane Resident Ken Bousquet
- Economic Vitality - Moving Brisbane Forward
- June STAR Now Available to Read Online
- NCFA's Next Emergency Prep Meeting, June 12
- Age-Friendly Corner: Help at Home Guide and 24 Hr. Hotline
- HIP Housing Chosen as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year
- Fundraiser at Melissa's for Brisbane Elementary, June 3
- San Bruno Mountain Solstice Celebration, June 21
- "When Life Gives You Lemons" Summer Solstice Event, June 22
- JUHSD Community Newsletter
Unveiling New Star Donor Poster by Brisbane Resident Ken Bousquet
This 36" x 52" poster was created by Ken Bousquet, whose wife Jennifer was integral to the community fundraising efforts back in 2012 for a new Community Park Playground (the one you see at the Park still today). This had been a project that had been in the works for the previous 5 years. In 2012, it picked up remarkable steam thanks to the involvement of the Mothers of Brisbane with staff, along with the Playground Design Subcommittee of former Parks and Recreation Commissioners Marmion and Bologoff, and of course, the Brisbane City Council who ultimately approved the project at their meeting of May 7, 2012.
Jennifer, who was the Mothers of Brisbane's 2012 Fundraising Chair and Founding Member, Jessica Aloft together made presentations to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, wrote letters to Brisbane businesses, and tirelessly reached out to community members about buying a gold donor star. In total, $33,400 was raised as a result of their efforts. Thanks once again to Jennifer and Jessica, and all of the 2012 star donors; the playground wouldn't be the great source of enjoyment that so many know it to be today had it not been for their generous donations!
With the lamacoid donor stars needing to be removed at the end of 2023, as their time in the sun literally came to an end, with stars repeatedly getting cracked or worse, falling off of the seatwall, a Star Donor page was stood up on the City's website and Ken started memorializing the donors on this poster which recently found its home in a perfect little nook at the City Hall Annex. Stop by 25A Park Place to see it in person! Thank you, Ken, for your work on this fabulous Star Donor Poster, and your meticulous care to ensure the inscriptions live on.
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Economic Vitality - Moving Brisbane Forward
Another exciting item to recently debut is the new "Welcome to Brisbane!" video, which was presented to the City Council at their meeting of May 15 as part of a rebranding effort of the City's Economic Development Department to the City's Economic Vitality Office, or EVO, to better explain and market the efforts and goals of the department. See Director Bull's staff report and the video, which was produced in-house, below:
You can find that video on our YouTube channel here and housed on the Economic Vitality Office's webpage. Here's to engaging with more of our businesses, along with planning and moving forward with all of the departments and groups in the City involved in order to strengthen our footprint on Visitacion and ensure our business community stays vibrant!
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June STAR Now Available to Read Online
Get a sneak peek at the issue that will be arriving in mailboxes later this week.
Be sure to take the 70 Old County Survey by the end of June here and submit your nominations for 2025 Volunteer and Youth Volunteer of the Year here!
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NCFA's Next Emergency Prep Meeting, June 12
Join NCFA Battalion Chief Nick Gracia as he hosts another monthly Emergency Preparedness Meeting; this month's meeting will be focused around Go Bags and why you should always have one ready to take with you in the event of an emergency.
In the meantime, make sure you and everyone in your family knows the 24/7 Brisbane Police Non-Emergency Number. It's the number you call when you want to report something that seems suspicious, because it's better to be safe than sorry! That number is (415) 467-1212, and you can choose to remain anonymous.
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Age-Friendly Corner: Help at Home Guide and 24 Hr. Hotline
The Help at Home Guide is a mini-reference guide to assist San Mateo County adults of all incomes to access resources and to remain safely in their own homes.
Mentioned in the guide is the Network of Care, a comprehensive, internet-based resource for older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as their caregivers, service providers, and families. It provides an extensive service directory to put people in touch with the right services at the right time. It also offers vital information about assistive devices, caregiving, diseases, day-to-day challenges, and support, as well as daily news concerning aging and disabilities.
Lastly, there is a 24-Hour hotline: 1-844-868-0938. The Hotline serves as the main entry point for Aging and Adult Services, including Adult Protective Services. Social Workers answer questions about the variety of services available through the County and in the community. Hotline staff also provide phone support and counseling on issues of concern to older and dependent adults with disabilities and their families.
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HIP Housing Chosen as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year
Last week, HIP Housing (Human Investment Project, Inc.), was selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by California State Senator Josh Becker. HIP Housing is committed to helping individuals and families live independent, self-sufficient lives in safe and affordable homes. Through four core programs, HIP Housing housed over 1,100 people during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. With unique Housing Readiness, Home Sharing, Self-Sufficiency, and Property Development programs, HIP Housing is a leader in providing creative, affordable housing solutions for people in San Mateo County. Congratulations, HIP Housing! Read more on their website, hiphousing.org.
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Fundraiser at Melissa's for Brisbane Elementary, June 3
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San Bruno Mountain Solstice Celebration, June 21
"When Life Gives You Lemons" Summer Solstice Event, June 22
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JUHSD Community Newsletter
The last day of school for JUHSD is May 30th. Congratulations again, Class of 2025! See Superintendent Presta's latest newsletter here.
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