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Bacon is everywhere lately. Bacon flavored, bacon wrapped, and bacon covered foods are the new craze all over. Of course, beer has been around forever and the combination of these two items are a match made in heaven for some people.
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If you are into bacon or brew or the two of them together, then you will definitely enjoy the San Mateo Bacon and Brew Festival.
But it is not all bacon and brew, vendors including Curbside Grill, Sam’s ChowderMobile and Mission Blue Confections will make an appearance. Music and food tasting will be at the festival as well as shows for kids.
This festival, in its second year, will be held on Sept. 27 at the Central Park Baseball Field in San Mateo. The field is located on the corner of 5th and El Camino Real.
Admission is $15 per person and includes an admission ticket to the festival and a free large beer, wine or soft drink. Kids 12 years old and under are free and no pets are allowed.
For more information on other family-friendly festivals in San Mateo or for information on our amenities or available units, contact us today.
One of the most exciting features of our apartments is the private patios. In these Bay Area Peninsula apartments with private patios you are not only able to enjoy the view of the area, but also given another space personalize your apartment.
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One of the greenest, and most fun ways to accomplish this personal touch is to simply add a small garden to your patio. The excessive light ensures that the plants thrive and sustain a healthy growth.
When looking at a store in which to furnish your patio garden, look no further than San Mateo Arboretum’s Greenhouse. This greenhouse, is a member and volunteer powered organization whose goal is to preserve and protect San Mateo’s botanical heritage and treasures.
By helping out the greenhouse, you are also helping the community. The outdoor plants offered include, a large variety of geraniums and pelargoniums to add bright colors and many other succulents, most planted in colorful pots to reduce any extra effort. To help these plants grow you can also ask for some of the best planting advice around.
If you just cannot get enough of San Mateo Arboretum’s Greenhouse’s great plants and even greater staff, don’t worry. To get your fill of great plant tips and advice, be sure to check out their weekly seminars and other events. Most are free of charge and the others have just a minimal fee, so why not check it out?
If you have any questions about our Bay Area Peninsula apartments with private patios, please contact us to schedule a tour.
We always encourage our residents to live a green lifestyle, both on and off our property. One way to go green in San Mateo is to participate in the Thirtieth Bayfront Cleanup.
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Volunteers of the cleanup pitch a hand in picking up the shoreline and creating a cleaner environment.
The Bayfront Cleanup is scheduled to take place on Sept. 20 at Ryder Park, just minutes from our luxury apartments in San Mateo.
You can register between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., the cleanup itself will run from 8 a.m. until noon. It is not recommended that children under the age of ten participate in this event.
You are going to be picking up litter throughout the shoreline of San Mateo Creek, so it is important to dress for the event. We suggest wearing older clothes with sturdy but comfortable shoes.
If you are planning to take part in the Tidelands Mud Crawl, you may want to wear water resistant boots. You should not wear flip flops, open-toed shoes or anything you mind getting dirty.
All volunteers of the Bayfront Cleanup are treated to hotdogs, hamburgers and refreshments, as well as live music. There are even prizes for the “Catch of The Day” winners, in which volunteers share the most unusual litter they found while cleaning.
How do you plan to go green in San Mateo? Are you planning to attend the cleanup, or do you have other ideas for switching to a greener lifestyle? Stop by our Facebook and share your green living tips with the rest of the community.
If you would like to learn more about our green community, please contact us today.
Certain annual events in San Mateo, like the 18th Annual Wine Walk, are highly anticipated events in our community. This is the perfect opportunity to socialize with friends and family, sip wine, and enjoy the beautiful weather.
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The Wine Walk will take place on September 20th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy yourself in Downtown San Mateo as you stroll through downtown trying various wines and shopping.
There were be several wineries from Northern California, who pair up with local merchants, offering their stores as “tasting rooms.” It’s common for the businesses to pair up with local restaurants too and offer light food or snacks for this event. You will get to enjoy music and other entertainment and have the opportunity to win prizes.
The ticket price for this event is affordable at only $30 per ticket.
After the event ends, consider staying downtown and having dinner at one of the many great restaurants.
Of all of the annual events in San Mateo, you do not want to miss this year’s Wine Walk. Purchase your ticket today.
Are you searching for an apartment in the Bay Area Peninsula? If so, please contact us for more information about our multi-housing community or to schedule a tour.
Quite often when we are seeking employment, we forget that as companies review our resumes for the talent and skills that would be a good fit into their vision of the future, we should also be investigating them to determine whether employment there is a great career path for us. To assist us with that process, the San Francisco Business Times compiled a list of the best major employers in the Bay Area in 2014. The list categorizes companies according to size. Here are a few of the top rated employers at several size levels:
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The close proximity to public transit afforded by our exclusive apartments makes each of these major employers in the Bay Area a viable option for our residents. Contact us at 855-805-6160 to learn more about the exciting lifestyle waiting for you in this exclusive new community on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Are you looking for fun, family-friendly activities that are also educational in nature? Cultural festivals in San Mateo are a great way to learn about another culture and open your eyes to the way of life of others. Fortunately, there are upcoming cultural festivals at the San Mateo Event Center that you can attend.
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The Bay Area Aloha Festival will take place on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This annual event is held by The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association and is free to attend.
Enjoy listening to Pacific Islander music and watching Polynesian dancing. There will be vendors selling arts and crafts, island cuisine available, and educational seminars and displays.
The Japan Expo will be held from Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th.There is an admission fee; however, if you purchase your ticket prior to July 31st, you will save money.
Meet anime creators, video game designers, and manga publishers. Hear live music and see martial art demonstrations, and browse the numerous vendor booths to learn about the Japanese culture.
You don’t want to miss out on these cultural festivals in San Mateo. Make plans to attend these festivals today!
Searching for a luxury housing community in San Mateo? If so, contact us to learn more about our apartments or to take a tour of our property.
To reduce your carbon footprint, you may be interested in cutting back on supermarket consumption and focusing on green living in San Mateo. After moving to your new home, it’s time to turn over a new leaf and shop at Reach and Teach for all your green living needs.
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Located just 10 minutes from your apartment is San Mateo’s Sustainability Award winner Reach and Teach. The store is dedicated to selling books and information about making the local and global world a better, cleaner, and more innovative place.
In addition to its text sales, Reach and Teach also has a filling station of sorts where soap and detergent containers can be filled with more eco-friendly products. The store features posters, music, and toys contributing to international equity and equality, and encourages using their site as a meeting place for peacemaking efforts.
Whether green living is something you’re exploring or something you seek to maintain, Reach and Teach has the guidance and materials you need.
Green living in San Mateo is at your fingertips – just hop on your bike and pedal to Reach and Teach for all the “green” you could possibly need.
For more information about San Mateo’s green living scene or for questions regarding our apartment community, please contact us.
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