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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO November 2019 PLUS The Giving Tree - Trees are worth more than you might think Page 5 SCENE BE FLOOD READY, THE RAINY SEASON IS UPON US Page 6-7 CUPERTINO & COUNTY TO HOST LGBTQ LISTENING FORUM Page 3 RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE REBATES FOR BUILDING PERVIOUS DRIVEWAYS Page 4 GIVING THANKS CONTENTS I love this time of year! It reminds me to be more mindful of how fortunate I am. Recently, I had a family event that brought this to the forefront of my thinking even more so than normal. My sister and I reconnected with my mother’s side of the family after 49 years of separation. On the one hand, it was sad in that we lost one auntie to cancer, but her passing reconnected the rest of the family. I am thankful for my family, my health, and where I live. I also know how fortunate I am to work in such an amazing place as Cupertino. We have beautiful weather, great schools and library, and incredibly safe neighborhoods. Our focus on sustainable and environmental practices makes it enjoyable to drive into Cupertino, admiring the City’s tree canopy. Trees might be one of the most underappreciated natural resources we have on this earth. That’s why I’m proud and thankful that Cupertino is forward thinking on this topic of sustainability. Check out our new app that can tell our homeowners how much the City trees in their front yards are worth. You can read it all on Page 5. I’m also grateful for the launch of the City’s Community Shuttle program. The new on-demand shuttle service can take you anywhere you need to go in Cupertino. The vans even have bike racks! I’m a fan of anything that can help take cars off the road and put less pollutants in our air. Check it out on Page 8. I think it’s natural to focus on those things that might not be going so well. Maybe there’s a problem we need to solve, or maybe we’ve had a misunderstanding. I think it’s important to step back at times and appreciate our progress and express gratitude for our lives. I thank the community of Cupertino for the wonderful environment in which I work. I hope you enjoy this issue. Deborah Feng City Manager FEATURES 4 Pervious Pavement Your driveway can help keep Cupertino’s creeks clean.3 Unanimous Decision City Council joins numerous cities and counties opposing the termination of DACA program. IN S I D E 8 Ready to Ride Cupertino’s new on-demand community shuttle is up and running. 9 Diabetes Awareness Month In the United States, 30.3 million adults have diabetes, and 1 in 4 don’t know they have it. 10 Community Calendar Mark your calendars! Find out what’s going on around Cupertino this November. 5 The Giving Tree The trees in your front yard are worth more than you might think. Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org. 2 City Council Joins Numerous Agencies in Opposing Termination of DACA The Cupertino City Council, in a unanimous decision in October, joined numerous cities and counties opposing the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The City Council did so to emphasize that this program protects migrants who arrived in the United States as innocent children and who are valuable members of our community. The City of Cupertino signed a City and Counties amicus brief authored by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. An amicus brief is a legal document filed by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter to advise the court of relevant and additional information, or arguments that the court might wish to consider. The case is currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. The issue involves the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the DACA program. Under DACA, certain immigrants who were brought into the U.S. as children are temporarily protected from deportation and receive authorization to work and attend school in the U.S. The City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County previously prepared an amicus brief on behalf of 40 cities and counties, the National League of Cities, and the United States Conference of Mayors to support the plaintiffs/respondents in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. That brief urged the Court to allow DACA to continue. LGBTQ+ Listening Forum Join the City of Cupertino and County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs for a community Listening Forum. Share your voice and give your feedback on what you think are the best ways we can all work together to support LGBTQ+ residents in Cupertino. Discuss issues and concerns, as well as recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for the LGTBQ+ community. The Listening Forum will be on Monday, December 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. Childcare and translation services provided upon request. Please register at http://bit.ly/ SCC-listen. 3 Your Driveway Could Help Keep Our Creeks Clean Driveways can be an attractive architectural design asset and a welcome parking spot at the end of a long day. But that large area of “hardscape” was designed to channel rainwater right out to the gutter. From the gutter it is a short trip down the closest storm drain to the nearest creek, carrying your car’s oil leaks and brake dust with it. Ideally, rainwater would stay on your property, draining away from your house but soaking through the earth in your yard and getting naturally filtered on its way to replenishing groundwater. If only water could soak right through your driveway. But wait, it can! “Pervious pavement” is designed to do just that. If you are planning to install a new driveway, consider using pervious concrete, porous asphalt, permeable pavers, permeable interlocking concrete pavers, or turf blocks, all of which allow water to soak through instead of running off. The process of installing permeable pavement may require extra prep work, so you will want to find trained installers. To help inspire homeowners to consider pervious pavement options, the City of Cupertino now offers a rebate of $3.00 per square foot (up to $900 per residence). Invite your driveway to stop being part of the problem and start being a solution to recharging our groundwater and protecting our creeks from polluted runoff. Email environmental@cupertino.org or call (408) 777-3236 for more information about the rebates, which are available as a result of Cupertino’s Clean Water and Storm Protection fee, which you can read about at cupertino.org/cleanwater. Thanksgiving Holiday Closures Cupertino City offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, December 2, 2019. These facilities are: • City Hall • Quinlan Community Center • Senior Center • Teen Center The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office—West Valley Substation will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, though officers are on patrol. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency officer assistance, call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office at 408-299-2311. The Cupertino Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 and will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, November 30. The Cupertino Sports Center and Blackberry Farm Golf Course will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, November 29. Street sweeping citations will not be issued Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Trash collection service will be delayed by one day and the regular collection schedule will resume on Monday, December 2. Visit www.recology.com to see a calendar reflecting these changes. For any questions, contact Recology at (408) 725-4020. 4 The Giving Tree Trees are Worth More Than You Might Think What would you do if you found out there was something you could obtain that would clean your air, save you energy, reduce noise pollution, lower crime rates, and increase your home value? No, it’s not a miracle of technology, but the miraculous power of trees. It’s well known that trees have environmental, economic, public health, and social benefits. But trees aren’t prone to boasting. They’re more like Mother Theresa than Kanye West. This is where the City of Cupertino has stepped in to give voice to the City’s trees. Residents can now visit the new Tree Plotter application to view the benefits of individual City trees or the entire City-wide canopy. The app includes a tree’s overall monetary benefit, property value, runoff prevention, energy and natural gas savings, heat prevention, and air quality benefits among other factors. Residents can also check when a tree was planted, when it was last pruned, and its maintenance history. The app is a partnership between the City’s GIS (Geography Information System) Division and Trees Division—a perfect marriage between technology and nature. The Trees Division is responsible for maintaining 20,654 City trees, including pruning, pest control, and planting. Visit the Tree Plotter app at cupertino.org/trees. On the last day of the world I would want to plant a tree - “Place” by American poet W.S. Merwin 5 UNDER WATER Floods are one of the most common–and most destructive–natural hazards 6 The rainy season is upon us. While it’s a natural part of the seasons, be aware that any rain event has the potential to cause flooding to creeks and ditches, along with neighborhood streets and homes. That means it’s time to make sure that you’re prepared for possible flooding. Some areas in Cupertino, such as properties along Calabazas Creek and Stevens Creek, are at increased risk. The following tips will help to plan, prepare, and protect your family and home: 1. 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. 2. Download disaster and emergency apps Download Santa Clara County’s emergency preparedness apps “ReadySCC” and “AlertSCC” on your smartphone. 3. Know your flood risk Visit FloodSmart.gov or call the Cupertino Public Works Department at 408-777-3354 to check whether your house is in a FEMA designated flood zone. 4. Do you need flood insurance? If you live in a FEMA designated special flood hazard area, and have a federally insured mortgage, you are required to insure your property from flood hazards. Even if you don’t live in an SFHA, you can get extra protection by purchasing flood insurance. To find a local agent, call (800) 427-4661. 5. Protect your home from flood threats The Santa Clara Valley Water District offers free filled sandbags. For additional details, visit valleywater.org/floodready. 6. Keep creeks clean and flowing Healthy, flowing creeks reduce flood risks by carrying storm water away from homes. Report blockages and dumping in creeks to the Santa Clara ValleyWater District at (408) 630-2378 or (888) 510-5151. 7. Avoid floodwaters “Turn around, don’t drown.” 8. 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. Contact the Cupertino Public Works Floodplain Manager at 408-777-3354 first to ensure compliance with special requirements. The following services are provided by the City of Cupertino to help residents prepare for potential flooding: • City Maintenance Yard located at 10555 Mary Avenue offers loose sand and empty bags for self- filling. Be sure to bring a shovel, just in case. • The Public Works Department possesses elevation certificates for many buildings located in the floodplain. • Contact the Cupertino Building Department to get a permit before you build. • City staff can assist with onsite flooding and drainage issues, and can provide you with practical drainage information. Call (408) 777-3354 to discuss your concerns. • Other information on flood preparedness is available on the Cupertino website at cupertino.org/ emergency, and on the Santa Clara Valley Water District Website at valleywater.org/floodready. How we can work together to protect Cupertino from flooding The City’s storm drainage system is composed of street gutters, storm drain inlets, and pipes that connect the to local creeks. This system drains street runoff into the creeks and channels on the valley floor. Residents can assist the City and help protect immediate neighborhoods from localized flooding by sweeping gutters regularly, placing swept material in the garbage, and checking that nearby storm drain grates are not covered with leaves or litter. Residents should abide by street sweeping/no parking signs to allow the City to keep the gutters clean and the storm drain system flowing. In the fall, before the rains start, City maintenance crews clean City storm drain inlets, and check for any evidence of hazardous materials in the drains. This cleaning prevents any illegally dumped materials that may be sitting in the inlets from washing into our creeks with the first rains. It is illegal to dump anything into a creek or a storm drain. Residents can report dumping incidents to the City by calling (408) 777-3269 during business hours or 911 after hours and on weekends. Please notify the City if you observe excess debris and trash in streams and ditches at (408) 777-3354 or cupertino.org/environmental. Requests for service can be submitted at www.cupertino.org/cupertino311. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 Joy Ride Introducing Via-Cupertino! The City of Cupertino is excited to introduce Via- Cupertino, an on-demand shuttle service providing transportation anywhere in Cupertino (and to Sunnyvale Caltrain!). The system features Mercedes Metris vans, each equipped with a bike rack and wheelchair accessibility. On-Demand Transit On-demand transit means no schedules or routes to remember. Instead, a van travels to you and takes you to your destination. After requesting a ride, the app shows the van’s location and wait time (usually 15 to 17 minutes). Riders walk a short distance to meet the van to make trips direct and fast. Once on-board, as you make your way to your destination, other riders board heading in the same direction. (Mobility impaired riders can request door-to-door service.) Service Hours Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fares * Introductory Fare: ...........$1.00 First 3 weeks of service Base Fare: .......................$5.00 Reduced Rate Fare: ......$2.50 Seniors, Students, Low-Income Ride Passes Up to 4 rides per day! Weekly: $17 Monthly: $60 To qualify for the senior fare, present a photo ID showing an age of 65 or older at the Public Works Department counter at Cupertino City Hall. A student ID is required for the student fare, and a Cal Fresh card is required for the low-income fare, which can also be redeemed at Cupertino City Hall. Additional Info Riders ages 14 - 18 may ride with parental consent (one time in-app consent). How to Ride 1. Create your account If you have a smartphone or tablet: • Search “Via” in the App store or Google Play Store and look for the blue app icon. • Download the Via app and sign up for an account using a credit/debit or pre-paid card. If you do not have a smart phone or tablet: • Contact Via at (669) 201-1892 to setup your account. 2. Request a ride • Type your pickup address and destination in the app. • You’ll receive a proposal with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) when the next available Via-cle can pick you up. 3. Meet your driver • You’ll be asked to meet your driver at a near-by pickup spot (no more than 500 feet away). If you’re having trouble finding your ride, call your driver in the app or contact Via’s Live Support (669) 201-1892. Where Can You Ride? Anywhere in the blue shaded area: For additional info, visit cupertino.org/shuttle, or contact project manager Chris Corrao at chrisc@cupertino.org or (408) 777-3174. 8 Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Month, a time for individuals and health care professionals to raise awareness about preventing diabetes from developing, recognizing the symptoms of diabetes, and managing health while living with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. When you eat food, it is broken down into sugar and released into your bloodstream, which signals your pancreas to release insulin that lets the blood sugar into your body’s cells to use as energy. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin, or can’t use the insulin it makes the way it should. This causes too much blood sugar to stay in your bloodstream, which can lead to more serious health problems. There are three main types of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. In the United States, 30.3 million adults have diabetes, and 1 in 4 don’t know they have it. But for Asian Americans, that number is much higher—1 in 2, the highest of all ethnic/racial groups. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and the number one cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness. Additionally, more than 84 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t know they have it. Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, extreme thirst or hunger, losing weight easily, blurred vision, numbness in the hands or feet, fatigue, very dry skin, sores that heal slowly, or having more infections than usual. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor about taking a blood sugar test. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy foods, regular exercise, and tracking your progress are the best ways to prevent developing Type 2 Diabetes, especially if you have prediabetes. Drinking water rather than sugary drinks, eating more fruits and vegetables, paying attention to food labels, and making time for recreation can help maintain healthy habits for your entire family. Below are some local and national organizations that provide services and resources to those with Diabetes: • Carb DM carbdm.org • Early Alert Canines earlyalertcanines.org/ • Children’s Diabetes Foundation childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/ • JDRF Bay Area Chapter jdrf.org/bayarea/ • American Diabetes Association diabetes.org/ • The diaTribe Foundation diatribe.org/foundation/ Here Come the Holidays Tree Lighting & Breakfast with Santa Kick off the holiday season at Cupertino’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. Start the evening with music and caroling, watch a holiday movie, and count down to the tree lighting. Santa will be making a special visit to help light the tree and will be available for photos afterward. Admission is free, but donations of non-perishable canned goods or toys are being accepted by West Valley Community Services. Dress warmly, as the event will be outside. For more information, visit cupertino.org/treelighting. Santa will also return the next morning for Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. Santa will be posing for pictures while the elves cook up delicious North Pole pancakes. After breakfast, join the elves in the workshop for holiday crafts and letter writing to Santa! This year there will also be a Holiday Mimosa Bar (not included in the regular fee) and live music from Na Hoaaloha Ho’okani Pila. Registration is $16 for residents, $19 for non-residents, and can be done online at reg4rec. org or in person at the Quinlan Community Center. For any questions, call the Parks and Recreation office at (408) 777-3120.9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR © COMMUNITY Poverty Simulation Sat., Nov. 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. The City of Cupertino, West Valley Community Services, and Step Up Silicon Valley are hosting a Poverty Simulation, which immerses participants in the reality of a Silicon Valley that grows in disparity as much as prosperity. Participants work to overcome barriers to social services, live off insufficient income, and encounter unforeseen economic obstacles along the way. Spots are limited. RSVP at wvcommunityservices. org/19-poverty-simulation. © Daylight Savings Day Sunday, November 3 Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour for the end of Daylight Savings Time. © Coffee Talks Series Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. La Terra Bakery & Cafe, 19960 Homestead Rd. Grab your reusable mug and get ready to talk about the issues that matter most to you. City Manager Deb Feng and Councilmembers are hosting a Coffee Talks Series around Cupertino throughout the fall and winter seasons. Residents and business owners/operators are invit- ed to these casual meetings where they can discuss any topic they want with two of the City’s decision makers. © Environmental Recycling & Shredding Event Sat., November 9, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. De Anza College Parking Lot “A”, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. The City of Cupertino and Recology offer this free drive-through, drop-off service for Cupertino residents four times per year to encourage extended use of products and to prevent valuable resources from being sent to the landfill. Residents must provide personal identification or current collection bill to verify Cupertino residency. For more information, visit Cupertino.org/ environmentalday. © Emergency Preparedness Workshop Tue., November 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave. Does your family have an emergency plan? Do you know what to do if the phones don’t work? Emergencies are scary and can happen at any time, but with a little planning and training you and your family can be better prepared to handle one. RSVP To Ken E. at KennethE@Cupertino.org or call 408-777-3176 © Home Composting Workshop Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. McClellan Ranch Preserve, 22221 McCllan Rd. The UC Cooperative Extension Com- posting Education Program, sponsored by the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of Santa Clara County, of- fers community classes throughout Santa Clara County that teach residents how to build compost piles and worm bins and apply the compost in their land- scapes. Advance registration required. © Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 City facilities will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, No- vember 28 and Friday, November 29. © Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30 Get your holiday shopping done and support your favorite local Cupertino businesses. Read more about the event on the back page of the Scene. © LGBTQ+ Listening Forum Monday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. Join the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs and the City of Cupertino for a community Listening Forum. Share your voice and give your feedback on what you think are the best ways we can all work together to support LGBTQ+ residents in Cupertino. Discuss issues and concerns, and make recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for the LGTBQ+ community. TEENS Sport Court Saturday Every Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Come lace ‘em up and shoot some hoops with your friends at the Teen Center during our free sport court hour! Make sure you bring your favorite pair of shoes and your A-game, we’ve got the court and the basketballs thanks to the Cupertino Sports Center. National Doughnut Day Tuesday, November 5, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Enjoy some free tasty pastries for National Doughnut Day at the Teen Center! © Staff Showdown Thursday, November 14, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Do you have what it takes to beat one of the Teen Center staff? Games included are: Super Smash Bros., pool, Injustice 2, and FIFA. Come by and test your might! © Taquito Tuesday Tues., Nov. 26, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Come get free chicken, beef, or cheese taquitos at the Teen Center! Three taqui- to limit per person. FAMILY-FRIENDLY West Coast Farmers Market Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Oaks Shopping Center Stop by the West Coast Farmers Market every Sunday in the Oaks Shopping Center parking lot. For more information visit wcfma.org. © Creekside Farmers Market Every Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue Stop by the Creekside Farmers Market every Friday at Creekside Park in Cuper- tino. For more information visit, pcfma.org/visit/markets. © Veterans Day Ceremony Monday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd. Join the community to honor and thank all of the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and our First Responders who continue to serve and protect us daily. © Baer Blacksmith Shop Drop-In Hours Sunday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. McClellan Ranch Preserve, 22221 McClellan Rd. The restored Baer Blacksmith Shop is now up and running! Come and learn a bit about early Cupertino history and the craft of blacksmithing. 10 © COMMUNITY CALENDAR CUPERTINO LIBRARY For more information on library programs, visit the Events section of the Cupertino Library’s website at sccl.org/cupertino . CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Family Game Day Wed., Nov. 27, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cupertino Library Children’s Room Drop by the Children’s Room and enjoy all of your favorite board games - Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, Chess, Twister, and more! Play with friends, or make a new friend. Don’t forget to check out the Cupertino Library mini golf course throughout the Children’s Room. © Family Bingo Wednesday, November 27, 3:00 p.m. Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. Bring the family and join in the fun of library Bingo! TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop Saturday, November 9, 2:00 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Teens ages 12 – 18 are invited to learn mindfulness-based stress reduction strategies along with self-care, and ways to turn stress into an ally instead of an enemy. Space is limited, and online registration is required starting October 29 at www.sccl.org. ADULT PROGRAMS Understanding Medicare Enrollment Options Tuesday, November 5, 10:30 a.m. Cupertino Library Story Room Understand your options so you can choose what’s best for you and your family. State-registered HICAP counselors will be available after the presentation to answer your Medicare questions and to compare your prescription drug plan options for 2020. Bring your list of medications to start a drug plan analysis for 2020. To save time, create an account at www.mymedicare.gov to access a list of your Part D medications. © Wellness: An Introduction to Herbalism Sunday, November 24, 2:00 p.m. Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. Join herbalist Finn Oakes to learn about the ways that common herbs can support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and hear stories of how herbalism can help you to find greater balance and connection. SENIOR CENTER For more info on the Senior Center, or to sign up for classes or events, visit cupertino.org/senior or stop by 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard. EVENTS & SOCIALS The Better Part Presents: “Operation Freedom Paws” Tuesday, November 5, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Operation Freedom Paws empowers Veterans and other individuals with disabilities to live a quality life with the help of loving companion dogs. After the show, a member of the organization will talk about her experience in acquiring her service dog. Open to the public. Sign up online or at the lobby table. © Thursday Night Football Social Thursday, November 7, 5:15 – 8:30 p.m. Football season is here! Come watch the LA Chargers take on our local Oakland Raiders on the BIG screen with friends. Enjoy a chicken cordon bleu, oven roasted vegetables, and dessert. Member fee $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Sign up online or at the front desk. © Afternoon Board Game Bonanza! Saturday, November 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy playing board games and making new friends? Come play board games with other members and learn new games lead by local board game club, Tabletop from Homestead High School. Open to the public. Sign up online or at the lobby table. © Classics and Cookies Concert! Friday, November 15, 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a musical evening of both past and present classical music presented by the Harker Tri-M performance group. Light refreshments will be provided. Members free, senior guests and general public pay $5. Sign up online or at the front desk. © Ornament Holiday Party Saturday, November 16, 1:30 p.m. Come make ornaments for the holidays with family and friends! Each person can make 2 ornaments to keep or to donate to decorate the Center. During the event, we will show White Christmas and serve light refreshments for all to enjoy. Preregistration required. Attendees will be charged $5. Sign up online or at the front desk. CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS Techie Assistance Drop-In Ongoing until April 2020 Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Need general technology help or have general technology questions? Come receive assistance from our local youth experts regarding your smartphone, email, tablet, computer, and more! Both Mac an Androids are welcome. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. First-come-first-serve in the Technology Lab. © MediciTV Workshop Wednesday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn how you can stream over 100 live broadcasts a year plus thousands of recordings featuring international concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes, educational films, and artist profiles for free. Preregistration required. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up online or at the front desk. © Kanopy Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Enjoy watching movies and have a Santa Clara County Library Card? Learn about how you can stream movies for free from the Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, independent films, international films, and more! Preregistration required. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up online or at the front desk. © Hatha Yoga Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Check November-December Newsletter for Class Dates Learn postures, meditation, and breathing techniques to help strengthen your muscles and increase your flexibility with Instructor Vasanthi Bhat. Flex pass available for this course. Member fee $50. © iPad/iPhone Beginning in Mandarin Wednesday, October 30-November 20, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Become more familiar with your iPad/ iPhone and learn the basics including Settings, Control Center, Photo editing, downloading Applications, and more! Members must bring their fully charged iPad/iPhone each time to class. 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