Last Thursday, Ringo and Corporal Valencia, along with Chief Macias, members of the Brisbane Police Department, and Councilmember Kern, got to meet the generous District 12 Order of the Eastern Star members, who donated Ringo’s life-saving protective vest. We are so grateful for your noble mission to see that K9 officers across California are equipped with these vests; we are truly proud to have you as a partner in keeping our city safe!
- Smart Starts: Safety Tips & School Savings
- 70 Old County Road Open House on Saturday, 9/6
- Lights Down, Stars Up: How to Follow the Dark Sky Ordinance
- New Trash & Recycling Enclosure Behind Park Restrooms
- Join County Parks' Wildfire Mitigation Program Webinar, 8/26
- Day in the Park Banners and Reminder to Submit Vendor Forms by 9/8!
- Summer Compost Giveaway Starts 8/21 Under Tunnel Ave. Bridge
- Ozzy the Organics Cart Thinks Pits are Peachy!
- Save the Date: World's First Trashure Hunt on Coastal Cleanup Day, 9/20
Smart Starts: Safety Tips & School Savings
This Thursday, 8/21, marks the first day of school for the Brisbane School District! We wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a fun and safe school year ahead, and remind you of our Pedestrian Walk Routes to School:
Here are some other tips to keep safe when walking:
- Walk facing traffic. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road so you can see cars coming.
- Use crosswalks & flags. Always look both ways and grab a bright orange “See Me” flag at marked intersections.
- Watch driveways. Be alert for cars backing out. If a vehicle blocks a sidewalk along a Safe Pedestrian Route, call the non-emergency line at 415-467-1212.
- Cross safely. Look and listen for cars, then walk (don’t run) when it’s clear.
And in light of this time of year, we're running a 15% off sale right now on the City's merch store, Betsy! No code needed, the discount will be applied site-wide.
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70 Old County Road Open House on Saturday, 9/6
The City will host an open house at 70 Old County Road, the former Bank of America site, on Saturday, September 6th, from 10 AM to noon, where Planning staff and consultants from Good City Co. will present preliminary alternatives for the property based on months of community input. Attendees will be able to review the preferred concepts and provide input before staff presents recommendations to the City Council this fall. Join us at the property to see how your voice has influenced the visions to-date for this important City-owned property.
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Lights Down, Stars Up: How to Follow the Dark Sky Ordinance
They may not have witnessed the Perseid meteor shower at last week's Dark Skies Night Hike, but the City's Open Space and Ecology Committee, along with staff, were able to provide the nearly 50 participants of the hike with further education on the City's Dark Sky Ordinance (DSO).
Our Communications Team also put together this video, which is a nice how-to when it comes to complying with the DSO.
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New Trash & Recycling Enclosure Behind Park Restrooms
In July, Public Works, in partnership with SSF Scavenger Co., installed a fenced enclosure behind the Community Park restrooms, which houses new trash, recycling, and compost toters available for Park users. This is especially handy for park and picnic renters, or anyone who's picnicking in the Park, for that matter. Prior to the weekend, Public Works has been rolling the trash toters out of the enclosure and placing them at the three picnic table areas plus the Gazebo. This has reduced the amount of trash left bagged up next to the garbage cans after the weekend parties have concluded. Please be sure to sort smart prior to discarding your trash (SSF Scavenger goes lid-flipping and leaves tags on our bins if the contents aren't sorted properly, too)! If ever you're unsure, just consult SSF Scavenger's trusty Sort Smart Recycling Guide at ssfscavenger.com/sort-smart.
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Join County Parks' Wildfire Mitigation Program Webinar, 8/26
The San Mateo County Parks Wildfire Mitigation Program aims to reduce wildfire risks, enhance fire suppression capabilities, and promote forest health in their parks, focusing primarily on residential border areas known as the wildland-urban interface. Join them for a webinar on Tuesday, August 26th at 7 PM to learn more about their efforts.
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Day in the Park Banners and Reminder to Submit Vendor Forms by 9/8!
We hope that the 1st Saturday in October starts sticking in your minds as one you never want to be out of town for...as it's when the annual Derby and Day in the Park take place! If it hasn't yet, the banners that went up last week at the Ridge, and this week in Central Brisbane, should do the job!
The Parks and Recreation Department is taking vendor applications for those that want to table at the event - so be sure to get those in by the Sept. 8th deadline!
Prefer to fill out a hardcopy form? Find them under Supporting Documents on the event page, brisbaneca.org/ditp. Thank you, and we'll see you in the Park!
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Summer Compost Giveaway Starts 8/21 Under Tunnel Ave. Bridge
The City of Brisbane would like to thank the community for their support in closing the loop. We are excited to announce a Summer Compost Giveaway!
The load is expected to be delivered the morning of Thursday, August 21, and will be available until supplies last. Check the City's social media accounts for delivery.
Note: City staff will relocate some compost to the Community Garden for garden users.
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Ozzy the Organics Cart Thinks Pits are Peachy!
Peaches, plums, and nectarines are still in season. Whether you buy them from your favorite market or grow them yourself, please plan ahead to keep them from going to waste. Here are a few tips:
- Buy only what your family can realistically eat before it goes bad. If you’re growing your own, plan to share excess fruit with neighbors or co-workers, or take it to a community drop-off location-- visit www.villageharvest.org/dropoff to find one near you.
- Properly store what you buy so it stays fresh longer. Freeze or can anything that starts to go soft. Visit stopfoodwaste.org, savethefood.com, and stilltasty.com for instructions and recipes.
Remember that fruit pits, along with yard trimmings, food-soiled paper, and other food scraps, will be processed into renewable fuel and compost. These products are beneficial to our environment. Please do NOT contaminate your green cart contents with plastic. Produce stickers belong in the garbage along with other soft plastics, including bags - even if they are labeled as compostable or biodegradable.
Questions regarding what else belongs in your green cart? Call 650-589-4020, or send an email to info@ssfscavenger.com.
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Save the Date: World's First Trashure Hunt on Coastal Cleanup Day, 9/20
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to cleanup events, this is your chance to protect San Mateo County's environment, waterways, and wildlife by reducing litter. Hunt for “trash treasures” and help keep our coast clean. Join the Trashure Hunt this California Coastal Cleanup Day, coming up September 20th from 9 AM - noon. Yes, this event is on the same day as the Marina Festival, with the cleanup itself taking place at the Marina (north parking lot near the fishing pier and Dock 6), and where volunteers will receive a free ticket to enjoy lunch, music, and games after the cleanup.
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