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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene November 2018 - 11.01.2018A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO November 2018 PLUS SCENE FILL YOUR CALENDARS WITH FUN Page 10 SALUTE OUR VETERANS THIS MONTH Page 4 SHOP SMALL DURING NOVEMBER Page 5 Two-Wheeling The City’s Bike Plan is moving the community forward Page 6 - 7 Quinlan Community Center Friday, November 30 6 PM Toy & Canned Food Drive Outdoor Movie Screening Hot Chocolate Meet Santa Caroling A Cupertino Holiday Tradition! Dress warmly, part of this event is outdoors. The event will be held rain or shine. All donated toys and food items will be donated to West Valley Community Services. www.cupertino.org/events Page 3 CONTENTS FEATURES 9 Get in the Know …The Cuperti-know, that is! What’s going on around town? Find out. 4 Veterans Day Take time to celebrate those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. IN S I D E 8 A Matter of Fact Get the facts on the Vallco Mall options with this side-by-side comparison. 6 Bike Lanes A bicycling environment will create active living and healthy transportation choices. 10 Community Calendar The Cupertino community is offering a host of events for teens, families, and seniors. 5 Small Business Saturday Holiday shopping can be done locally while supporting Cupertino businesses. Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org. Page 4 DAYVETERANS On Sunday, November 11 members of the commu- nity will come together as one to honor and thank all of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event will start at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard. This year’s annual Cupertino Veterans Day Ceremony will commemorate the 12-year anniversary of the dedication of the Cupertino Veterans Memorial. The Cupertino Veterans Memorial includes a statue of “The Two Defenders.” The two soldiers represented are Cupertino’s own Matthew Axelson, and James Suh. The two Navy SEAL’s who died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in June 2005. This year, a memorial stone will be dedicated to the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Guest speakers this year include retired Admiral Eric T. Olson, USN, the first Navy Seal to be appointed to a Three Star and Four Star rank, as well as the first naval officer to be USSOCOM’s combatant commander. The other speaker will be Captain Mathew Illowsky, US Air Force, who grew up in Cupertino. Captain Illowsky is a military aviator graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School and has piloted 23 different aircrafts with over 3,000 hours of combat time, including flights over Iraq and Afghanistan. Captain Illowsky has been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and 21 Aerial Achievement Medals. __________________________________________________ For more information on the Veterans Day Ceremony and Cupertino Veterans Memorial, visit cupertinoveteransmemorial.org. Page 5 cupertino.org/SmallBusinessSaturday • Live music performances • Balloon twister • Craft activities • Bicycle & Stroller Decorating Saturday, November 24 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm at Main Street Cupertino Town Square Shop Small:Supporting Local, Cupertino Businesses Autumn is upon us with its colorful trees, cooling temperatures, and the distinct crunch of dried leaves under foot. So, are you feeling the holidays yet? The day after Thanksgiving marks the first official day of the 2018 holiday shopping season! To help set the shopping mood, and remind you of the importance of shopping and dining locally, the City of Cupertino in conjunction with Main Street Cuperti- no will host a Small Business Saturday Celebration on Saturday, November 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at Main Street Cupertino’s Town Square. This free community celebration will feature family activities, including live music, children’s activities, and discounts and give- aways by local businesses. The first 200 attendees will receive a free, limited edition “Shop Small” canvas tote bag. Small Business Saturday was launched by Ameri- can Express in 2010 to encourage holiday shoppers to patronize small and local brick-and-mortar busi- nesses. Small businesses help shape our community character, strengthen economic vitality, as well as develop strong partnerships among neighbors, small business owners, community leaders, and schools. In fact, small businesses drive much of the United States economy. Local businesses strengthen Cupertino’s economic vitality and are an essential part of our community fabric, so why not show your appreciation by sup- porting local businesses on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year? Visit cupertino.org/smallbusinesssaturday for more details, and check out the City’s new “Shop & Dine Local” app. For more information on businesses in Cupertino, visit InBusinessCupertino.com or contact Economic Development Manager Angela Tsui at angelat@cupertino.org. Page 6 Page 7 In 2016, Cupertino’s City Council adopted a Bicycle Transportation Plan with a vision to create “an exceptional bicycling environment that supports active living and healthy transportation choices, provides for safer bicycling, and enables people of all ages and abilities to access jobs, school, recreation, shopping, and transit on a bicycle as a part of daily life.” The plan was created in response to increasing traffic and the desire to ensure an appealing alternative to traveling by motor vehicle. The Bike Plan recommends more than 50 miles of new and upgraded bicycling facilities of all types throughout Cupertino. The result will be a network of trails, paths, bike lanes, protected bike lanes, bike boulevards, and bike parking. Also included in the plan is an expansion of the Safe Routes to School program and education for bicyclists and drivers. Since Council adopted the plan, City staff has moved forward conducting feasibility studies, engineering design, and required environmental analysis for the various improvements. The first project identified for these upgrades will be on McClellan Road. Other projects the City is currently conducting feasibility studies for include a De Anza Historic Trail, Junipero Serra Trail, and Carmen Road Bicycle/ Pedestrian Bridge. Engineering design has begun for protected bike lanes on Stevens Creek Blvd, the Regnart Creek Trail, and parts of the Bike Boulevard network. Some of the bike boulevards are due to start construction late 2018 or early 2019. Once the bicycle network is realized, Cupertino will have a comfortable, connected network of bikeways for cyclists of all ages and abilities. For more details, visit cupertino.org/bikeplan. Paving the Way Creating a Bicycle Network Use Your Head: Wear a Helmet Bicycling is a fun and healthy way to get around. Before you roll, safety should be your goal! Wearing a helmet reduces head injuries when riding a bi- cycle, scooter, skateboard or skates. California law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet when doing the above activities. Everyone, including parents, should wear a helmet for every ride. A helmet needs to fit properly to be effective at reducing head injuries in a crash. Follow these four easy steps for the right fit: SNUG. EYES. EARS. MOUTH. SNUG: Adjust the tension mechanism at the back of the helmet or replace the pad inserts, if available, until the helmet fits snugly around your head. EYES: Place your helmet level on your head so you are able to see the helmet rim when you look up. EARS: Adjust the straps so they make a “Y” that meets just below your ears. MOUTH: Adjust the chinstrap so that no more than two fingers fit between the strap and your chin while fastened. Now that you know how to properly fit a helmet, wear it on every ride, follow the rules of the road, and have fun! Page 8 For more information, visit cupertino.org/vallco Page 9 What’s going on around town? GET IN THE CUPERTI- know Breakfast with Santa Enjoy delicious North Pole pancakes with Father Christmas December 1, 2018 Register: reg4rec.org Election Day Make sure to vote on Election Day November 6, 2018 cupertino.org/election Tree Lighting Begin the holiday season with this traditional Cupertino event. November 30, 2018 cupertino.org/events 4H Club Rolling Hills 4H Club now accepting new members from ages 5 – 19. rh4h.com/join Page 10 COMMUNITY CALENDAR © TEENS FAMILY-FRIENDLY CUPERTINO LIBRARY SENIOR CENTER Taquito Tuesday Every Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00pm Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Come get free chicken, beef, or cheese taquitos at the Teen Center every Tues- day! Two taquito limit per person. © Sport Court Saturday Every Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 pm Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Come lace ‘em up and shoot some hoops with your friends at the Teen Center staff 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 Nachos Day Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Enjoy some free cheesy nachos for Na- tional nacho day at the Teen Center! © Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Party Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Teen Center, 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Prepare for the big day with a pre-Thanksgiving pie party! All the traditional Thanksgiving pie flavors will be available for you to stuff your face. West Coast Farmers Market Every Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Oaks Shopping Center Stop by the West Coast Farmers Mar- ket every Friday and Sunday in the Oaks Shopping Center parking lot. © Creekside Farmers Market Every Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue Stop by the Creekside Farmers Market every Friday at Creekside Park. © Heroes Run Sat., Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cupertino Civic Center The Heroes Run is an annual event that includes a 5K run/walk, obstacle course, and kid’s fun run. The Heroes Run is produced by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara County Fire Department, and the Val- ley Medical Center Foundation. © Shredding and Environmental Recy- cling Event Sat., Nov.10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. De Anza Parking Lot A The City of Cupertino & 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 re- sources from being sent to the landfill. Visit cupertino.org/environmentalday for rules and a full list of accepted items. © Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony Sat., Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This year the Veterans Day ceremony will commemorate the 12th anniversa- ry of the dedication of the Cupertino Veterans Memorial. © Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road Admission is free, but we ask everyone bring a non-perishable canned good or toy that will be donated to West Val- ley Community Services. Dress warm, as part of the event takes place out- doors. Santa photos this year will not be first come first serve, instead there will be a numbering lottery system. © Holiday on Main Tree Lighting Sat., Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cupertino Main Street Plaza The spirit of the season and its festivities are celebrated here. Family, friends and neighbors gathering together. Giv- ing. Sharing. Join us as we light-up Main Street’s tree and let the holidays begin! For more information on library pro- grams, visit the Events section of the Cupertino Library’s website at sccl. org/cupertino. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Family Game Day Wed., Nov. 21, 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, mini golf, and more! Play with friends, or make a new friend. ADULT PROGRAMS Healthy Eating to Manage and Prevent Diabetes Monday, November 5, 11:00 a.m. Cupertino Library Story Room Come to this fun, interactive program with a Public Health Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to learn how to stay at a healthy weight, develop healthy eat- ing habits, and be more active. © Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra Saturday, November 10, 4:00 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall Members of the orchestra are Ameri- can born Chinese musicians between 7 and 18 years of age, playing authen- tic Chinese instruments. The Firebird Youth Orchestra has toured both in China and in the United States. © Wellness: Mind and Meditation Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall Join Art of Living Foundation faculty member and certified Ayurvedic Well- ness Counselor Suchitra Ramadas for this free workshop on how to unlock the power of your breath and discover the easy, effective approach to medi- tation that has already helped millions. 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 Thursday Night Football Thur., Nov. 1, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come watch the Battle of the Bay on the BIG screen with friends and good food. Enjoy a taco bar for dinner and Page 11 participate in playing Football Square to win FREE prizes at the end of each quar- ter. Preregistration required. Member fee $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. © Hearing Tests Wed., Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hearing tests will be provided for Mem- bers only by San Jose State University audiology students with instructor super- vision. The California Telephone Access Program will also have a booth where you may qualify for a free phone that suits your needs. Preregistration required. Members only. Sign up at the front desk. © Thanksgiving Birthday Luncheon Wednesday, November 14, 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dress- ing, savory green beans, and pumpkin pie. The Rhythmaires Band will help us celebrate the holiday with delightful music. Member fee $12, senior guests add $5 day pass. © Hegge’s It’s a Wonderful Life Trip Thurs., Nov.15, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Experience the West Coast premiere by the San Francisco Opera, based on the beloved, classic film. Member fee $107 - lunch included. © Monthly Movie Wed., Nov. 28, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)- Three years after the destruction of Ju- rassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that is about to erupt. In the process, they uncover a conspiracy that threat- ens the entire planet. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. © ‘Tis the Season Trip Wed., Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Tour San Francisco City Hall, explore the Ferry Building Marketplace and finish with a visit to the 32nd Annual Christ- mas Crèche Exhibit. Member fee $56. © Dessert and Doo Wop Trip Tue., Dec. 18, 6:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Enjoy an energetic performance of modern hits in a classic doo wop style. Member fee $95-dessert Included. CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS Apple Assistance Thursday, November 1, 15, 29, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Own and Apple product and have questions on how to use it? Receive one-on-one assistance on how to use your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and other Apple products so you can text, surge the web, reply to emails, and so much more! 1-hour appointments are scheduled on a first come first serve basis. Pre-registration required. Members only. Member free. © iPhone & Android Workshops Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. November 6 - iPhone, November 27 - Android Bring your fully charged device and learn tips and tricks for your Android or iPhone! Pre-registration required. Member’s free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the front desk. © New York Times Online and Wall Street Journal Workshop Wed., Nov. 7, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn how you can read the New York Times and Wall Street Journal online for free, courtesy of the Santa Clara County Library District. Gain access to the daily editions, as well as, archives back to 1851 in the New York Times. Santa Clara County Library card required to use program. Pre-registration required. Member’s free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the front desk. © Contemporary Issues Thursday, TBA, 1:15p.m.-2:45p.m. Connect with other adults who enjoy keeping up to date about the world in which we live. Instructor Frank Damon garners and prepares new topics weekly for discussion. Member fee $15. © Nutrition Made Easy: Holiday Sweet Treats Mon., Nov.19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. With the holidays coming, join Instruc- tor Jen Oh in creating simple, delicious and healthy treats that everyone will enjoy. All attendees make and take home all 3 treats made to enjoy later. All diets/preferences can be accom- modated. Member fee $40. Flipster Workshop Wed., Nov. 28, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn how you can receive access to a library of magazines from People, to Time, to Sports Illustrated for free on- line! Access magazines in your brows- er or download the app to your mo- bile device. Pre-registration required. Member’s free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. SOCIAL SERVICES Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) Fri., Nov., 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity planning, probate alternative, and simple wills. Must be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara County. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. © Housing Mon., Nov. 5, 19 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Information on resources for senior hous- ing options. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. © Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Mon., Nov. 5, 19, 26 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Consultation on Medicare and health insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. © Blood Pressure Check 量血壓 Tue., Nov. 6, 20 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Mon., Nov. 26 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free blood pressure checks by volun- teer nurse. © Case Management Program This program helps seniors obtain com- munity resources enabling them to remain independent and safe in their home. Case Managers provide assess- ments to determine the needs for ser- vices; coordinate and ensure legal ser- vices are in place. Home visits can be provided to homebound seniors living in Cupertino. Free service, member- ship required. Drop-in Consultations with Case Managers are Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or by appoint- ment Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mandarin and Cantonese lan- guage appointments are available. 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