Washington Elementary School is a jewel in Burlingame. Located in the heart of the Lyon Hoag neighborhood and right next to Burlingables, Washington Elementary is one of the most sought after schools on the peninsula.

The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia is a pretty neat place. Watch this fun video and meet the owner of the museum, Gary Doss!

The Burlingame Garden Show is an annual event at the home of Burlingame resident John Ward. Watch this video to see it all!

Hear some fun tidbits about Burlingame’s history from our residents that you’re likely not to know but will be sure to repeat! In this video you’ll meet John Horgan, a well known journalist and longtime Burlingame resident, Blanche Duffey, who has lived in Burlingame for most of her life and recounts the price of the first home she bought, and Joanne Garrison, a local historian and author with an amazing knowledge of Burlingame’s special history.

Paint Burlingame is one of Burlingame’s most popular artistic events of the year. Dozens of painters of all ages meet at the Burlingame train station off Burlingame Avenue for a day of painting their favorite images of the town. Prizes are awarded based on age…it is pretty impressive to see the great talent we have in our community! For more information about the next event, visit the Paint Burlingame website.

The Burlingame Pet Parade is one of the largest pet parades anywhere! It takes place every September on Broadway, and is one of Burlingame’s biggest free events of the year. The Pet Parade is sponsored by the Broadway Merchants Association, the Peninsula Humane Society, and the Daily Journal, with huge participation from the Burlingame Mothers’ Club, Burlingame High School Band, the Los Trancos Woods Community Marching Bank, Burlingame Show Choir, and the San Mateo Elks Concert Band.

In this video, you’ll hear from Ross Bruce (the unofficial “mayor” of Broadway), Jacquie Cooke Haggarty (Burlingame Mothers’ Club President), Tim Graczewski (Burlingame resident, pet lover, and U.S. service member), Terry Nagel (the real Mayor of Burlingame, and Pet Parade co-founder), and Brian Probst (Volunteer Services Coordinator, Peninsula Humane Society). And, special thanks to Stephen Hamilton for doing a wonderful job as MC of the pet trick competition!

More information can be found at the official website.

Burlingame High School’s Taste of the Town is your best opportunity of the year to sample the best cuisine in Burlingame all in one spot all at one time. The value of your ticket is a fraction of the value of the quality food you’ll be eating! Plus, all the proceeds go directly to the BHS Parents Group.The next Taste of the Town is Sunday, March 4 from 1-4 pm at the San Francisco Marriott Waterfront in Burlingame.  That’s right. . .it’s a new location, and day of the week.

30th Anniversary of BHS Taste of the Town: Party Like It’s 1981!

To donate, sponsor, or buy raffle tickets, please visit the Taste of the Town website by clicking here.

WHAT: This is BHS PG’s biggest fundraiser, netting over $100,000 in prior years.  “Your participation in this event continues a long tradition of community support for BHS,” says Chris Holleran, Principal at BHS. “Our students benefit directly from the funds raised at the event and throughout the year by our amazing parent volunteers.  Thank you for your generosity and for attending Taste of the Town.”

It is an excellent opportunity to sample food and drink from Burlingame’s restaurant and beverage companies all under one roof: the Burlingame Recreation Center.  Although this venue is familiar to all, it will be transformed for the event. ‘PARTY LIKE IT’S 1981’ has been chosen as this year’s theme to commemorate the 30^th anniversary of the event. Jim Skeels, Burlingame’s Parks and Recreation Director says, “The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to again join forces with Burlingame High School in hosting their annual fundraiser, Taste of the Town. We value the importance of this event for the school and the impact that it has for the students, faculty and families that support school activities.  The City of Burlingame and BHS have had a long positive relationship and this is yet another example of how well this works.  With the event celebrating its 30^th anniversary, the last four of which we have hosted at the Recreation Center, we value not only this remarkable event but also the cooperative spirit between the school and the community.  We encourage all to participate, enjoy, and support this significant event.”

Fabulous prizes could be yours with the purchase of a winning raffle ticket.  The 150+ item silent auction for the event will be available for on-line preview as the date approaches. Live music by BHS’s finest musicians and performers will set the mood for a fun evening!  And a DJ will be playing ‘80s tunes!

WHERE: Burlingame Recreation Center – 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame

COST: $50 in advance; $60 at the door

MEDIA CONTACT: Kathleen Williams, kathleen at poplabmarketing.com or Nancy Agatiello, nagatiello at aol.com

How many of you know who the mayor or the city manager of your town is? Well, in Burlingame, most people seem to know – it’s just that kind of place.

Hear from Burlingame’s Mayor Cathy Baylock and City Manager Jim Nantell as they share their thoughts on what makes Burlingame so special.

Every June, the Burlingame, California downtown is transformed into a cycling capital for the Burlingame Criterium and Ryan’s Ride.

The Burlingame Criterium is one of the largest downtown cycling races in California. It attracts hundreds of amateur and pro riders from throughout the state who compete on the under one mile track through downtown Burlingame. The race is sponsored by the Peninsula Velo Cycling Club, one of the most successful clubs in Northern California.

In addition to the Burlingame Criterium, Ryan’s Ride is the largest children’s bike ride in the country, with over 700 participants aged 3 – 10.

Want to learn about the high caliber of sports in Burlingame? Hear from Burlingame coaches and athletes, and get a first hand glimpse at our stellar athletic facilities!

Featuring:

Jeff Dowd, Burlingame High School varsity basketball coach

Bill Smith, Burlingame High School tennis coach

Hank Sauer, Burlingame Youth Baseball Association co-founder and President

Drew Shiller, Burlingame High School 4 time Athlete of the Year, Stanford Basketball Point Guard