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SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2023SCENE
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
Are You Prepared for
Emergencies?
National Emergency
Preparedness Month
is for Getting Ready
PLUS: CELEBRATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY FALL BIKE FEST | BUY AND SELL
AT ANNUAL CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE | PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBERCRIMES
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FEATURES
3 New Single-Use
Plastics Ordinance
Support local food and beverage
businesses and help reduce the need
for single-use plastics.
4 Ride On at 10th
Annual Fall Bike Fest
This year the City is pulling out all the
stops to celebrate the 10th anniversary
of the Fall Bike Fest!
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9 Cybersecurity Public Education
Anyone can fall victim to cybercrime.
Join this two-part cyber fair and
panel presentation to learn about
cybersecurity.
5 Be Prepared for Emergencies
this September
September is National Emergency Preparedness
Month—read how you can get involved to help
you and your community be ready for disasters.
10 Calendar of Events
Find upcoming holiday events,
classes, and more!
12 Directory and Contacts
Keep this list of the most useful
contacts for the City of Cupertino.
Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org.
Publication Schedule Updates
for the Cupertino Scene
Due to the ongoing impacts to the City of Cupertino’s
budget, the Cupertino Scene will be reducing the frequency of
publication from a monthly schedule to a quarterly schedule.
For the remainder of the calendar year, residents can expect to
receive a new edition of the Scene in September (this current
issue) and in December.
The Scene will still be mailed to every household in Cupertino,
and extra copies will be available at Cupertino City Hall, Quinlan
Community Center, and other City facilities.
We welcome your input! We want to hear your thoughts and
ideas on what you would like to see in future editions of the
Scene. Share your feedback by emailing scene@cupertino.org.
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Coming September 2023:
Enforcement of Single-Use
Plastic Ordinance
On September 6, 2022, City Council adopted a new
ordinance to reduce the use of single-use plastic foodware
items. The ordinance will become enforceable on Wednesday,
September 6, 2023, and will apply to cafes, restaurants,
and other food and beverage providers. The ordinance will
restrict use of single-use plastic cups, containers, and utensils
and instead require “fiber-based” items made from paper,
paperboard, wood, bamboo, and bagasse. Fiber-based
foodware can be put into green organics waste carts and bins
in Cupertino to be processed into compost, right along with any
food scraps or uneaten food – no scraping or rinsing needed.
Because almost any single-use foodware still requires a lot of
resources for just a few minutes of use, the ordinance will also
require reusable foodware for dining in.
As a customer, there are ways you can get involved to support
local businesses through this transition:
• Request disposable accessories like straws and napkins only
when needed. If you’re eating at home, use your own utensils.
• Take ONLY what you need at self-serve stations.
• Bring your own reusable cup or container for to-go orders or
taking home leftovers. This is especially needed for restaurants
with unique packaging like boba tea shops. If a business
doesn’t already allow you to bring your own reusables,
encourage them to!
• Be kind and curious! This is a big change for the businesses and
the customers. Thank the business for making the switch and
reducing the use of plastics.
• Make sure your favorite food facilities are in compliance
with the ordinance. Let us know if they are not by reporting it
through the City’s 311 reporting system at cupertino.org/311.
For more information, check out cupertino.org/foodware.
Renew Your
Parking Permit
The time is approaching! Parking
permits for the certain designated
areas throughout Cupertino must be
renewed once every two years. If you
are not sure if you live in a parking
permitted area, you can check for
signs posted on your street.
Registration will begin mid-October.
Please go to http://forms4.cupertino.
org/rpp/index.aspx to renew your
residential parking permit for 2024-25.
You may be ticketed if you do not
have the new PURPLE stickers or guest
hangers by January 1, 2024.
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10th Anniversary
Fall Bike Fest!
Join us on Saturday, September 30 for the City’s annual Fall
Bike Fest! This year is the City’s 10th anniversary bicycle festival
and we’re pulling out all the stops. It’s sure to be a great time
for everyone!
Activities: Cupertino Safe Routes to School is working with
partners to bring bike education and fun to this event: decorate
your bike, compete with others to see who can create more
energy when they pedal, create bike-themed art, make a
smoothie on a blender bike, get your bike helmet checked, join
a family bike ride, and kids - go through “Safe Moves City,” a mini
bicycle course to learn to be a safe cyclist.
Rides: There will be two bike rides this year. A 2.5-mile kids’ ride
will highlight the City’s brand new and popular Regnart Creek
Trail. A 9-mile ride will also highlight the trail, as well as several of
Cupertino’s parks, trails, and green spaces.
Make sure to bring your bike, helmet, and some water. Coffee
Society will be on site selling sandwiches, ice cream, snacks,
and more.
Come have fun and learn about biking!
10th Anniversary Fall Bike Fest
Civic Center Plaza
Saturday, September 30
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
cupertino.org/bikefest
Fall Bike Fest paid for in part by VTA’s 2016 Measure B
Find Your Next
Treasure at
Cupertino’s
Annual Citywide
Garage Sale
As the saying goes, one person’s junk
is another person’s treasure. You can
find your next hidden treasure, help
keep stuff out of the landfill, and get to
know your neighbors during this year’s
Annual Garage Sale! On September 23
and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents
across Cupertino are selling items
that need a new home. Over 200
households participate every year.
You can search for bargains and find
rare and unusual items throughout
Cupertino. Common items sold at
garage sales include used clothing,
books, toys, household decorations,
sports equipment, board games,
furniture, and appliances.
Shopping maps will be available
starting Tuesday, September 19 at
cupertino.org/garagesale.
Note: Residents who registered
between July 31 and August 3
will need to re-submit registration.
Check your status by emailing
garagesale@cupertino.org
or call (308) 777-3263
Registration closes
Friday, September 8.
cupertino.org/garagesale
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Being ready is a shared responsibility. Every
September, we build family and community resilience
during National Preparedness Month, focusing on
helping the community prepare. Preparing with our
neighbors can help us save lives and quickly recover
when disaster strikes.
This year the City of Cupertino joins emergency response
organizations, including the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, in the September Ready
Campaign by helping prepare older adults for disaster.
Several factors make older adults more vulnerable after
disasters, including, but not limited to:
• a greater likelihood of suffering from chronic
conditions and the need for associated
medications;
• a greater reliance on assistive devices such as
walkers or glasses, as well as support from caregivers
and others; and
• an increased likelihood of social isolation due
to challenges accessing transportation and
communication.
REACHING OLDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS
WITH PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION
The City recognizes the risk posed to residents and
visitors by extreme weather. In 2023, the City Office of
Emergency Management worked with Block Leaders
and Citizen Corps volunteers to share information about
extreme weather events. This effort became Cupertino’s
REACH campaign (Raising Emergency Awareness of
Community Hazards), a local initiative to share public
safety information with residents. REACH works most
effectively when trusted community volunteers relay
information to their neighbors when the City issues
emergency information, such as when the National
Weather Service forecasts inclement weather.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DISASTERS
During National Preparedness Month, the City of
Cupertino encourages everyone to plan and prepare
for disasters. Taking simple actions to prepare for a
disaster helps you, your family, and your community in
essential ways.
1. STAY INFORMED
Register to Receive Alerts. Having the right information
at the right time will help you make decisions in an
emergency or disaster. Register to receive emergency
alerts at alertscc.org.
In addition, monitor television (TV City Channel 26
on Comcast Cable or Channel 99 on AT&T), radio
(Cupertino 1670 AM), and the City website for important
announcements.
If you need assistance signing up for alerts, call
(408) 777-3200 or email oem@cupertino.org.
2. VOLUNTEER
Consider joining one of the volunteer units working to
prepare our community. The Cupertino Citizen Corps
and Neighborhood Block Leader programs help to
spread the word when extreme weather is forecast.
This past year both programs were activated multiple
times to share safety information about extreme cold
temperatures, flooding, and wind events.
3. ENGAGE
Engage with your community.
• On Thursday, October 19, the City of Cupertino
will host the Public Safety Forum. This year’s event will
demo public safety technologies and will be held at
the Quinlan Community Center.
• Share feedback on emergency plans and initiatives.
In 2023, residents were invited to provide feedback
on various projects, the City Hazard Mitigation
Plan was updated with public input. City resident
potential evacuation plans were revised using
resident input (cupertino.org/evacuation). The
Community Wildfire Protection Plan was revised with
input from the community. In 2024, the City will revise
its website and include hazard awareness pages.
Take the time to review and share your thoughts
about the process and the pages.
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National Preparedness
Month in Cupertino
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CUPERTINO COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
The City of Cupertino’s comprehensive emergency
preparedness program allows residents to participate
at whichever level they choose. Some people may just
want to receive information while others want to go
beyond and get involved in volunteer events, speak at
a council meeting, host a Block Party, or participate in
an exercise designed to prepare the City to respond to
an earthquake.
The Cupertino Community Preparedness Program
comprises a set of volunteer programs that provide
opportunities to get involved with the City and their
neighbors, including Neighborhood Block Leaders,
Neighborhood Watch, and Cupertino Citizen Corps—
otherwise known as the Cupertino Emergency
Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps
(MRC), and Cupertino Amateur Radio in Emergency
Services (CARES).
The Block Leader Program teaches residents how to get
to know neighbors and organize activities so neighbors
can more easily communicate. Block Leaders receive
updates on neighborhood activities and services and
are vital links between City Hall and the neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program
that enlists the active participation of residents in
cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in
their communities. Neighborhood Watch encourages
neighbors build community by working together in a
program of mutual assistance.
The Cupertino Citizen Corps make a difference in our
community with volunteers trained to support local
emergency responders, provide disaster relief , and
promote community safety. Be ready to respond to
a disaster as part of Cupertino’s Citizen Corps team
by joining the Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency
Service, Cupertino Emergency Response Team, or the
Medical Reserve Corps.
Each program has a different level of expectations
and training requirements. Many residents are a
member in all programs, but you may choose to
focus your time in one or more areas. The Cupertino
Community Preparedness Programs allow for your own
self determination of your involvement. The programs
may meet in joint or individual sessions based on the
programmatic goals and objectives set each year.
Interested in learning more about volunteering as a
Block Leader or with the Cupertino Citizen Corps?
Email oem@cupertino.org for more information.
GET INVOLVED IN PREPAREDNESS MONTH
The City of Cupertino is working with our community to be
ready for whatever comes our way. At this time of year,
we focus specifically on preparing for an emergency by
having an emergency plan, making an emergency kit,
staying informed during an emergency, and planning
with your neighbors.
During National Preparedness Month in September ,
the Office of Emergency Management recommends
setting easy to achieve goals to be more prepared. Start
with your immediate family and target one thing you
can do today, next week, next month, and next year.
Preparedness is a continuous process, but you can start
with simple steps.
The Office of Emergency Management has established
goals for everyone to be more prepared during National
Preparedness Month with four weeklong focus topics:
Ready with a Plan (September 4 through 10): Begin by
having a real conversation with your family, friends, and
household. Plan for how you will receive information
before and during a disaster, and how you and your
household will respond in an emergency. Anticipate
the needs of elderly family members and neighbors by
planning with them. Find more details at cupertino.org/
emergency.
Make a Kit (September 11 through 17): After an
emergency, you may need to survive on your own for
several days and have your own supplies for use in an
evacuation, or to shelter in place during an emergency.
Build a kit for your home, car, and workplace based
on your unique needs. Include a range of items from
prescription medication to your favorite chocolate bar.
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Make the kit that will help you keep safe. Find out more
at cupertino.org/emergency.
Get Informed, Stay Informed (September 18 through 24):
Register and help others register to receive emergency
notifications from the City and County at alertscc.
org. Register to receive alerts for different locations
throughout the County, such as home, work, school,
or a loved one’s home. If any of these locations are
impacted by an emergency, you will be notified by
the system by phone, email, or text message. For family
members and friends outside of Santa Clara County,
help them register for alerts in their area by sharing
alertthebay.org.
Prepare your Neighborhood (September 25 through
October 1): by volunteering as a Block Leader,
Neighborhood Watch, or with the Citizen Corps. You can
also attend an upcoming personal and neighborhood
preparedness training to start your journey.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
Cupertino’s Office of Emergency Management offers
a series of trainings specifically for your family and
neighborhood. It is recommended you attend the
two-part series:
Personal Preparedness: September 5, 7 to 8 p.m.
This training focuses on what you and everyone in your
family need to know in case of an emergency—the
City’s role, your role, making a communication plan,
basic first aid, emergency supplies, etc.
Family & Neighborhood Preparedness:
September 8, 7 to 8 p.m.
This training focuses on what your family needs to
have in place to have a better outcome after an
emergency. Learn what your neighborhood can
do together to check on each other, manage small
events before they become too big to handle (fire,
gas, electrical), and take care of each other until
help arrives.
Questions? Call (408) 777-3176 or
email oem@cupertino.org.
Register at bit.ly/emergencyprep2023
or scan the QR Code
Visit an ARK Open House! ARKs serve as coordinating
points for community emergency response, gathering
locations for volunteers to support the City in an
emergency, and a place for residents to receive
more information. During National Preparedness
Month, volunteers from the Cupertino Citizen Corps
will be sharing information about the ARKs to promote
neighborhood preparedness. On September 16 and 17,
the Citizen Corps will host ARK “open houses” at each
ARK in the City. Volunteers will provide a tour and general
preparedness tips for the communities surrounding
each of the ARKs. You are invited to tour the ARK in your
neighborhood or visit a nearby location to learn about
the resources and tools available to you during a disaster.
The schedule of ARK Open Houses and locations of the
ARKs follow below:
• Saturday, September 16
1. Monta Vista Zone 1, 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Location: Monta Vista Fire Station, 22590 Stevens
Creek Boulevard
2. De Anza Zone 5, Noon – 2 p.m.
Location: De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Parking Lot C
3. Regnart, Zone 2, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Regnart Elementary School Campus,
closest address 1134 Yorkshire Drive
• Sunday, September 17
1. Lawson, Zone 4 , 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Location: Lawson Middle School Campus
(cross streets Vista Drive and Forest Avenue)
2. Garden Gate, Zone 3, Noon– 2 p.m.
Location: Garden Gate Elementary School
Campus (on Greenleaf Drive next to the
basketball courts)
3. Creekside, Zone 6, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Creekside Park in the Northwest
corner (Cross streets Miller Avenue and Calle
de Barcelona)
To volunteer with the Citizen Corps, or to get more
information about emergency preparedness, email
oem@cupertino.org.
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Flood Preparation
Historically, floods have followed droughts. As we have seen and
experienced from the recent California storms just this past winter
season, flooding occurred after extreme drought conditions
hardened the ground and increased runoff to creeks, ditches, and
even to neighborhood streets and properties. As we approach this
year’s rainy season, residents should be mindful of any potential
flood risks surrounding their property and be prepared for flooding
possibilities, especially those who reside in FEMA designated Special
Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA).
The following tips will help you to plan,
prepare, and protect your family and home:
• Know your flood risk: Visit floodsmart.gov
and/or valleywater.org/floodready.
• Get flood insurance ahead of time: There is a
mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement
if you live in a FEMA designated SFHA and have a
federally insured mortgage. For property owners
who currently possess flood insurance, be sure to
inventory and photograph your home’s contents
and put important papers and insurance policies
in a safe place. Even if you don’t live in an SFHA,
you can get extra protection by purchasing flood
insurance. To find a local agent call 1(800) 427-4661.
• Protect your home from flood threats: Valley Water
offers free filled sandbags. For locations, check
valleywater.org/floodready.
• Build responsibly in floodplains - Construction within
SFHA zones has special requirements. Physical
alterations to buildings can be made to reduce
risks and flood insurance premiums, such as
elevating a structure.
• Keep creeks clean and flowing: Healthy, flowing
creeks reduce flood risks by carrying storm water
away from properties and roads. Report blockages
and dumping in creeks to Valley Water at
(408) 630-2378 or 1 (888) 510-5151 anytime.
• Turn around, don’t drown: Avoid floodwaters.
• Make a family emergency plan and a three-day
emergency kit: Agree on a meeting spot and
plan a safe route to higher ground. Put together
an emergency kit with tools and supplies,
non-perishable food, and water.
• Download disaster emergency apps: Sign up for
Santa Clara County’s emergency alert and warning
system “AlertSCC” and download the Red Cross
Emergency Alerts app.
The following property protection advice
and assistance services are provided by
the City of Cupertino to further help
residents prepare for potential flooding:
• Contact the Cupertino Public Works Department at
(408) 777-3354 to check whether your house is in or
out of a FEMA designated SFHA, to get assistance
with onslight flooding and raining issues, or to
schedule a site visit.
• The City can provide FIRM information, a
handout on the mandatory flood insurance
purchase requirement, as well as maps showing
floodways, problems not shown on the FIRM,
and historical flood information.
• City staff possess elevation certificates for some
buildings located in the floodplain and may
have one on file for your property.
• When storm events are forecast, visit the self-serve
sandbag station just outside the City Maintenance
Yard parking lot located at 10555 Mary Avenue to
obtain free pre-filled sandbags.
• Contact the Cupertino Public Works Department
at (408) 777-3354 to ensure compliance with
special requirements.
• Contact the Cupertino Building Division at
(408) 777-3228 to get a permit before you build.
• It is illegal to dump anything into a creek or a
storm drain in the City of Cupertino. Residents
can report dumping incidents to the City by
calling (408) 777-3269 during business hours
and 911 after hours and on weekends.
• Additional information on flood preparedness
is available on the Cupertino website at
cupertino.org/floodpreparation.
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Cybersecurity Public Education 2023 is presented by the City of Cupertino
and the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission.
Cybersecurity
Public Education 2023
Anyone can fall victim to cybercrimes. Join the City
of Cupertino and the Technology, Information, and
Communications Commission (TICC) for a two-part cyber
fair and panel presentation to learn about cybersecurity
and avoid becoming a victim.
Saturday, September 16 at 9 a.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue
Schedule
9:30 to 11 a.m. | Panel Discussion
11 a.m. to noon | Science Fair
After the presentation, attendees can ask questions during the
Q&A. Due to the importance of this topic, this presentation will
be recorded and made available on the City’s website.
Cybersecurity Panel
Help Keep Your
Street Leaf-Free
It’s that time of year again—leaves are
beginning to fall from the trees and paint
the ground with breathtaking colors.
Unfortunately, leaf foliage in excess can
pile up and cause clogged storm drains,
contaminate creeks, cause parking
issues, and dirty roads. It’s important that
everyone follow these tips to keep our
streets, creeks, and yards clean.
• Collect fallen leaves and place them
in your green organics cart for pickup.
If you don’t have enough space for all
of your organic debris, additional carts
can be requested from Recology for no
additional charge by calling (408) 725-
4020 or emailing recologysouthbay@
recology.com.
• Streets should remain clear for street
sweeping—this means do not pile
leaves or park your car in the street.
During heavy leaf fall, additional street
sweeping may occur on your street.
Street sweepers are unable to clean
large piles of leaves. Residents may be
issued a fine for piling leaves in their
streets.
• Find out when your street sweeping
day is by visiting cupertino.org/
cleanstreets.
• Receive reminders to move your
car by visiting cupertino.org/
streetsweeping.
• Collected leaves from your yard can
be added to your home compost
pile. Composting at home is a great
way to return nutrients back to the
soil, help with water retention, prevent
erosion, sand save money. Learn more
about composting programs by visiting
cupertino.org/compost.
• Please note: The use of motorized
equipment, such as leaf blowers, must
be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on weekends and holidays.
For questions about landscape debris
collection, or for more information about
storm water protection, contact the City
of Cupertino’s Environmental Division
at environmental@cupertino.org or call
(408) 777-3236.
May Wang
CTO, IoT Security,
Palo Alto Networks
Imran Bashir
Director of Technical
Product Management,
Palo Alto Networks
Tommy Yu
Infrastructure Manager,
City of Cupertino
Ramesh Nampally
Senior Director of Engineering,
Palo Alto Networks
Erin West
Deputy District Attorney,
Santa Clara County
Moderated by Tom Chin
Emergency Manager,
City of Cupertino
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION EVENTS
The Fall Recreation Schedule is Here!
Whether you’re seeking an exciting event,
engaging activity, or enriching class, we’ve got
you covered. Explore a diverse range of programs
tailored to all ages and interests. See our fall
schedule at bit.ly/3PNeYKs.
WEEKLY
Environmental Education Center (ECC)
at McClellan Ranch Preserve
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop by and learn about native plants and animals,
meet the EEC’s animal ambassadors, start a nature
journal, or use our art supplies to draw what inspires you.
SEPTEMBER
Summer Concert Series – Country Cougars
Thursday, September 7
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Amphitheater
The Country Cougars are a hot rockin’ country band
playing new and classic country and quickly becoming
one of Northern California’s favorite bands.
Movies in the Park – Jurassic World Dominion
Friday, September 8
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Creekside Park
Join the City for a movie under the stars.
Pooch Plunge
Saturday, September 9
9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to let your
pooch swim, splash, and plunge into the Blackberry
Farm pools. Pre-registration is required.
Silicon Valley Fall Festival
Saturday, September 9
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Memorial Park
Come join the Rotary Club of Cupertino for a great fun
and educational experience for the whole family! Learn
more at sv-ff.com.
Fall 50+ Scene
Discover engaging adult 50+ activities, events,
and social opportunities. See the fall 50+ Scene
at bit.ly/50scene.
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Cupertino Senior Center 50+ Golf Tournament
Monday, September 25
10 a.m.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Join the Cupertino Senior Center for our annual 50+ Golf
Tournament at Blackberry Farm Golf Course. A no-host
lunch at a location TBD follows the tournament where
prizes and awards will be presented.
Baer Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations
Saturday, September 30
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
McClellan Ranch Preserve
Come to the restored Baer Blacksmith Shop and
learn about early Cupertino history and the craft
of blacksmithing. The forge will be fired up for
blacksmithing demonstrations.
OCTOBER
Hidden Treasures
Thursday, October 26
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cupertino Senior Center
Search through hundreds of items and find antiques,
artwork, handknits, toys, glassware, houseware, jewelry,
and much more.
Baer Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations
Saturday, October 28
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
McClellan Ranch Preserve
Come to the restored Baer Blacksmith Shop and
learn about early Cupertino history and the craft
of blacksmithing. The forge will be fired up for
blacksmithing demonstrations.
Monster Mash
Saturday, October 28
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center
Come dressed in your favorite costume and spend the
evening dancing, playing games, trick or treating, and
making spooky crafts.
NOVEMBER
Glow Night Golf
Thursday, November 9
5 p.m.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Join us for a fun evening of night golf at Blackberry Farm
with a shotgun start. All levels are welcome!
Baer Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations
Saturday, November 25
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
McClellan Ranch Preserve
Come to the restored Baer Blacksmith Shop and
learn about early Cupertino history and the craft
of blacksmithing. The forge will be fired up for
blacksmithing demonstrations.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS
Tree Lighting
Friday, December 1
6 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center
Kick off the holiday season at the City’s annual
Community Tree Lighting! Experience the moment when
the tree comes alive with hundreds of twinkling lights,
filling the air with a magical glow.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 2
8:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Quinlan Community Center
You and your family are invited to a breakfast
celebration with Santa! The elves will be cooking up
some delicious North Pole Pancakes and Santa will be
posing for pictures.
Signing Santa
Saturday, December 9
2 to 4 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center
Deaf and hard of hearing children, along with their
families, are invited to spend time with a Santa who
understands sign language!
For additional information on City
events and to register, visit the City’s
calendar at cupertino.org/calendar.
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Department Phone / Email
Building Department ...................................(408) 777-3228
Building@Cupertino.org
Business License ...........................................(408) 777-3221
BL@Cupertino.org
City Clerk ......................................................(408) 777-3223
CityClerk@Cupertino.org
City Manager ..............................................(408) 777-3212
Manager@Cupertino.org
Code Enforcement .....................................(408) 777-3182
Code@Cupertino.org
Planning Department .................................(408) 777-3308
Planning@Cupertino.org
Recreation ...................................................(408) 777-3120
Recreation@Cupertino.org
Senior Center ...............................................(408) 777-3150
Senior_Center@Cupertino.org
Sports Center ...............................................(408) 777-3160
Recreation@Cupertino.org
Street Light Maint. .......................................(408) 777-3342
StreetDivision@Cupertino.org
Street Sweeping ..........................................(408) 777-3269
Engineering@Cupertino.org
Tree Maint. ...................................................(408) 777-3410
Engineering@Cupertino.org
Other Agencies
Organization Phone Number
Animal Control ........................................................(408) 794-7297
AT&T ..........................................................................(800) 331-0500
California Water Service .........................................(650) 917-0152
Chamber of Commerce ........................................(408) 252-7054
Comcast ..................................................................(800) 945-2288
Cupertino Library .....................................................(408) 540-3947
Cupertino Sanitary District ......................................(408) 253-7071
Cupertino Union School District .............................(408) 252-3000
Fremont Union High School District .......................(408) 522-2200
Hazardous Waste Drop-off .....................................(408) 299-7300
PG&E .........................................................................(800) 743-5000
Project Sentinel (Landlord/Tenant Issues) .............(408) 720-9888
Recology (Garbage & Recycling) ........................(408) 725-4020
San Jose Water Company .....................................(408) 279-7900
Santa Clara Registrar of Voters ..............................(408) 299-6863
VTA (Transportation Authority) ...............................(408) 321-2300
Vector Control, Santa Clara County ....................(408) 918-4770
First Responders
Emergency Calls ...................................911 or (408) 299-3233
(Police, Fire, Medical)
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office ..............(408) 299-2311
(Non-Emergency)
Santa Clara County Fire Department ...........(408) 378-4010
(Non-Emergency)
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