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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXVIII no.10 | december 2015
Annual Vacancy Notice
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply
for positions on City commissions that will have
vacancies in January 2016.
Get Involved: Community Choice Energy Community Meeting
November 30, 6 - 8 pm, Cupertino Senior Center
Sports Center Open House
The City of Cupertino invites you to an Open House
of the Cupertino Sports Center on January 9, 2016,
at 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, from 8:30
– 11:30 am. Check out the “Best Special of the Year”
and join us for free activities and gifts.
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Would You Like To Serve on a
City Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply
for positions on City commissions that will have
vacancies in January of 2016. Council will conduct
interviews beginning at 5 pm on Monday and
Tuesday, January 25 and 26, 2016 for these
commission and committees: Audit Committee;
Fine Arts Commission; Housing Commission;
Parks and Recreation Commission; Public Safety
Commission; Sustainability Commission; and
Technology Information and Communication
Commission.
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016. Commissioners are inter-
viewed and appointed by the City Council, and
may serve a total of two consecutive four-year
terms. Applications can be downloaded from the
City of Cupertino website at cupertino.org/va-cancies. For more details please
visit the website or call the City Clerk’s Office at
408.777.3223.
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Sports Center, continued from page 1
THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SPORTS CENTER
Invites you
to an Open House!
JANUARY 9, 2016, 8:30 - 11:30 am
FREE CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Pilates • Yoga • Zumba • Tennis Games •
Body Fat Testing • Face Painting for the kids
and more!
Join us at 11 am for a chance to win a FREE membership!
Must be present to win!
Free Gifts for the 1st 300 people!
Check out the Best All Inclusive Special
of the Year
New Member Single $360
New Member Family $860
Single Renewal $335
Family Renewal $835
Interested in greening your power supply and saving money on your utility bill?
Join the Silicon Valley Community Choice Energy
Partnership's Community Meeting to learn
about this initiative and its recent technical
study findings. The meeting will be held on
November 30, 6 - 8 pm in the Bay Room of the
Cupertino Senior Center.
The City of Cupertino, through its partnership
in the Silicon Valley Community Choice Energy
(SVCCE) Partnership, is studying opportunities
to buy cleaner, greener electricity at competitive
rates. Santa Clara County communities will soon
vote on this initiative, which will pool the electricity
demand of residents and businesses and buy
cleaner power at competitive prices, helping to
green our grid and achieve agencies' Climate
Action Plan goals. For more information on
SVCCE please visit www.svcleanenergy.org.
SHARE YOUR INPUT: Please consider joining
the Silicon Valley Community Choice Energy
Partnership’s second community informational
meeting on Monday November 30, 6 pm, at
Cupertino Senior Center, Bay Room, 21251
Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014. This is
your opportunity to learn about the partnership,
findings from its third-party technical study, and
share your ideas on the development of this
program with city staff. Light refreshments will
be provided.
Unable to attend? Please visit svcleanenergy.org /events/upcoming for additional event dates
and locations throughout Santa Clara County.
Please also visit cupertino.org/svcleanenergy
to learn Cupertino City Council's upcoming
dates for decision making to advance SVCCE
in our community.
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The City of Cupertino is hosting
a workshop to solicit public
input for an update to the
Cupertino Bicycle Transporta-
tion Plan. What is your vision for bicycling in
Cupertino? What are your concerns for bicycle
access or safety? Come learn about the plan
process, how you can get involved, and share
your thoughts on bicycling in Cupertino.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but
would like to provide feedback, you may email
David Stillman, Senior Civil Engineer, at
DavidS@cupertino.org.
CITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday December 1, 2015
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue
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Have a Safe Holiday Season
According to the national safety agencies, the
upcoming holidays are a prime source of accidents,
injuries, and fires in and around the home. We want
you to consider the safety of you and your family in
your preparation for the holidays and while you are
enjoying them. Keep your family safe and secure by
keeping in mind the following:
Driving: Lots of parties happen this time of year
and driving while under the influence of alcohol
not only endangers you but everyone else as well.
Be smart and do not drive if you have had too
many drinks. Better yet, have one person in your
party be the designated driver or use a cab ser-
vice when consuming alcohol.
Decorating: For all your holiday decorations,
including artificial Christmas trees and ornaments,
look for fire retardant materials and buy only UL
rated lights and decorations. Low voltage LED
lights are sure to make the top picks for new safe
selections this year. Make sure all your old lights
and extension cords are not frayed or don’t have
defective sockets. If they do, replace them. Do not
overload outlets with too many plugs. Be safe on
ladders around the home when putting up lights
on the house or trees.
Fireplace Fires: Make sure you have a spark screen
in place when buring wood in a fireplace. Do not
burn pine or other sappy woods which cause
sparks and embers to pop and coat your chimney
with cresote. Be sure to test your smoke detectors
and replace batteries if needed. Batteries should
be replaced twice a year. Put the used batteries in
electronic toys or gifts.
Candle Safety: Candles brighten up the holidays
and send scents of holidays through the air. There is
nothing that makes a house smell more festive than
a pine-scented candle. The holiday season certainly
is a time when candle usage increases dramatically
and is also a time when the number of house fires
due to careless candle usage almost doubles. To
keep you and your family safe from a fire due to
candle mishaps, here are a few safety tips.
• Always use sturdy candle holders that will not
tip or burn.
• Burn candles on uncluttered surfaces and out
of the reach of small children.
• Keep burning candles at least one foot away
from combustibles such as holiday trees and
curtains.
• Do not leave candles unattended. When you
go out or go to bed, blow it out!
• Consider battery-operated artificial candles
when possible.
Safety Gifts for the Holidays
Don’t know what to get for the person with
everything? Consider disaster supplies. The top
five items for earthquake safety are: a flashlight,
a portable radio,
water, long expiration
dated food, and a first
aid kit. The combo
radio, flashlight, and
cell phone charger is
a great gift! For those people who do not have
any supplies yet, there are prefilled emergency
kits in a bucket or a backpack available on-line
and in home repair stores. And don’t forget a fire
extinguisher for your home and garage.
Get Safety Trained Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled
on request for Cupertino businesses, churches,
or social groups of eight or more. This class can
come to you! Contact the Cupertino Office of
Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org for more information, or
to request a class for your company, group or
organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness Class (PEP) offered by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department. The class covers Earthquake safety,
Disaster preparation, Disaster communication
tips, First aid techniques that save lives, Home
safety, Fire Safety including how to use a fire
extinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions -
and more! The PEP class is on January 20, 2016,
4 - 7 pm at the Campbell Community Center,
Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W. Campbell Avenue,
Campbell and the NEW Senior PEP, is scheduled
on January 30, 9 am – 1 pm at the El Monte Fire
Station, 12355 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
For registration e-mail, at info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address, phone
number and residential or work address) or
contact the Santa Clara County Fire Department
at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to
be part of the disaster response solution. This is
an intensive training session by the Santa Clara
County Fire Department on preparedness and
helping others during a disaster. The course is
offered four times a year and you will have one-
year to make up any missed sessions for gradua-
tion. You may attend the final exercise once all six
sessions have been completed. We encourage
all Cupertino residents to attend this worthwhile
training. The next class runs January 12 - 28, 2016,
from 6 - 9 pm with the final hands-on and gradu-
ation on January 30 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All
classes will be held at the Campbell Community
Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W. Camp-
bell Avenue, Campbell. The registration fee
is $35 which will be reimbursed to Cupertino
residents upon successful completion of the
course. If you have questions or want to register
contact: info@sccfd.org or 1.408.378.4010.
Make a New Year’s Resolution to take an Earthquake Preparedness and
Home Safety class or a PEP class .
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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It's December and the holidays are coming.
Relatives gather - some from out-of-state - some
from overseas. Students have two week breaks or
longer from school and college. Maybe there will
be snow in the mountains this year and some will
go skiing. What are some other things that fami-
lies can do with visiting relatives and children?
In almost every city in the Bay Area there are
historic homes that have been preserved and
some are highly decorated for Christmas. Most
are big Victorian homes, when families were large
and had servants and there were many hands
doing all the extra work connected with holiday
decorating and cooking. Nowadays hundreds of
volunteers decorate and help with tours through
these homes. It's really a treat to see these
Victorian "ladies" all decked out with greenery,
big Christmas trees with dozens of ornaments,
poinsettias, garlands and maybe cookies and
cider for guests.
Close to Cupertino is the Ainsley House in
Campbell, which always looks lovely at Christmas-
time for those who go through on tour. Dunsmuir-
Hellman House in Oakland is a 16,000 + sq. ft.
Victorian treasure that is a wonder to see. Both
of these homes may not interest small children,
but the next two places welcome children with
animals, crafts and sometimes, games.
Ardenwood in Fremont is a very large property
featuring farm animals and the Patterson House.
There are holiday events listed on-line.
Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz is part of the state
park system. Wilder also has a big Victorian farm-
house and lots of animals in the nearby barns and
corrals. Gentlemen will find the machine shops on
the property especially fascinating. Wilder Ranch
was like a small town and the men made many of
the tools and things needed to run this extensive
acreage. The power to run the machinery comes
from a nearby spring and creek that has never run
dry in over a hundred years. Demonstrations and
tours are a delight for everyone.
All these properties are listed on-line regarding
open hours, tours and events for the month of
December and also the rest of the year. For those
who love the beautiful, traditional music and carols
of Christmas, many local churches have special
programs in December, on Christmas Eve and
throughout the month, large choral groups
often do Handel's Messiah "sing-alongs" which
are very well attended. Don't forget to stand
at the Hallelujah Chorus! (a tradition dating
from King George II). You can gather family and
friends together and read Charles Dicken's "A
Christmas Carol", a holiday favorite. And what
child doesn't like to help bake and decorate
cookies! Then a fun thing to do is take a little
bag of cookies to an elderly shut-in or someone
else who can't get out much.
So when the stores are too crowded and the traffic
is in gridlock in the parking lots and moths are
starting to fly out your wallet (where did all that
money go, anyway.....?) take a break and enjoy
some less commercial activities and make some
memories for yourself, family and friends... and
as Tiny Tim exclaims to Ebenezer Scrooge,
"God bless us, every one!"
Christmas Traditions
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Dunsmuir Hellman House
Ainsley House
Patterson House
Wilder Ranch
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety
of programs for children of all ages. For more
details on any of these programs, including our
storytimes, please call the Children's Reference
Desk at 408.446.1677, x3320, or stop by the
Children’s Desk in the Library.
STEAM LEADS: Zombie Apocalypse
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation
A zombie epidemic is approaching and we need
you to help us save the earth from a global zombie
takeover. With your smarts and skills, we can figure
out what these creatures are, what they look like,
and how they behave. You can help us outwit
them, find the cure for the spreading zombie virus,
or at the very least find a way to survive and keep
the memory of humanity alive. Use your brains
before the zombies eat them. Join us for our STEAM
Leads programs and presentations and answer
our online prompts to develop the skills and knowl-
edge to survive this zombie apocalypse! Students
currently in 6th – 8th grade, please visit the
Children’s Desk in Cupertino Library to register.
Children’s Winter Book Clubs
Children who are currently in 1st – 8th grade
are invited to sign up in person at the Children’s
Desk in Cupertino Library starting Tuesday,
December 1 for one of our Winter Book Clubs.
Cupertino Cinema ClubThursdays, December 10, 24, 31 Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons
may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the movie
time and titles.
Cupertino Library LEGO ClubThursday, December 17, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who are currently in 1st through 8th
grade are invited to build with LEGO bricks in
the Story Room. The Library will provide LEGO
bricks; please leave your own LEGO bricks at
home, and all LEGO creations will stay at the
library. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
are currently in kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
December 21 for one of our January programs.
Children’s Winter CraftWednesday, December 30, 3 pm Cupertino Library Children’s Room
School age children are invited to join us for
a wintery craft!
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library
Teen Study DaysSaturdays, December 5, 12, 12 – 5:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Sunday, December 6, 12 - 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us to study, work on projects, and get ready
for the end of the school semester. Open work
spaces and seating will be available. Refresh-
ments will be served throughout the day.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using
our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: sccl.org.
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Ugly Holiday Sweater Decorating!Saturday, December 19, 3 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Calling all teens ages 12 - 18! Get in the holiday
spirit and join us as we make our very own ugly
holiday sweater or shirt. Please bring a sweater or
shirt to decorate. All craft supplies will be provided.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Citizenship Class Wednesday, December 2, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Learn how to become a United States Citizen.
Study for the naturalization test, including civics
and government questions, reading and writing
English, and practicing your interview skills.
How to Publish Ebooks Like a ProWednesday, December 9, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Fancy yourself a writer? Mark Coker of Smash-
words will give a presentation on how to publish
your book digitally.
Programs Sponsored by the Cupertino Library
Foundation
San Francisco Shakespeare presents Hamlet Saturday, December 12, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The last in Cupertino Library’s Fall Performance
Series, Hamlet is a ghostly tale of a royal family’s
downfall brought about by revenge and greed.
Enjoy the show!
StarTrek Cocktail Event Meet-and-GreetSaturday, December 12, 5:30 – 7 pm at the Cupertino Hotel
Guest Speakers Sean Kenney: Captain Pike and
author of Captain Pike Found Alive, Gary Lock-
wood: Star of 2001: A Space Odyssey and the
Original Series and Mark Cushman: These Are
the Voyages author and TV historian.
StarTrek Q and A, Book Signing & Video Showing Sunday, December 13, 1 – 3:30 pm Bluelight Cinemas
Guest Speakers Sean Kenney: Captain Pike and
author of Captain Pike Found Alive, Gary Lock-
wood: Star of 2001: A Space Odyssey and the
Original Series and Mark Cushman: These Are
the Voyages author and TV historian.
Programs Sponsored by the Friends of the Cu-
pertino Library
Sew Paper Ornaments and More!Saturday, December 19, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Did you know sewing machines can sew through
paper? They can! Come check out this holiday
craft program for adults (Children may attend as
long as they are accompanied by a participat-
ing adult.)
ESL Conversation ClubFridays, 1 pm Community Hall
Please join us for this fun sharing experience.
Drop-in to improve your English listening &
speaking skills and learn about other cultures in
a supportive environment. This program is for
adults aged 18 and over who speak basic English.
Native speakers of English who want to volunteer
at the meeting, please email wjaw@sccl.org.
Chinese Book ClubThursday, January 14, 10 am Community Hall
The Chinese Book Club is conducted in Manda-
rin and meets every other month.
Adult Book ClubThird Thursdays, 7 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Adults of all ages are welcome.
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Celebrate the Season
During this season of celebrations, we will gather to
share festive meals and enjoy the warm company
of our Senior Center friends. Join us on Decem-
ber 10 at 2 pm for a tour and talk about the Senior
Center and the advantage of becoming a
member of the Adult 50+ community in 2016.
Adult 50+ Membership 2016 Memberships NOW AVAILABLE
Membership includes access to Adult 50+ pro -
grams, trips, services, classes, socials, and mail-
ing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join now and
the membership is good through January 2017,
over 12 months of fun!
It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member:
• Be at least 50 years or better
• Complete a “New Member Application” form
(available at the Senior Center or online)
• Pay the membership price of $27. Cupertino
residents pay $22
Stay Active Fund
The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults 50+
remain active, engaged, and participating at the
Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides as-
sistance to offset the cost for Senior Center mem-
bership and registration for classes and events.
The program is available each year from Novem-
ber 4 to June 30, or until the funds are depleted.
Please contact the Senior Center for more details.
EVENTS
Holidays in Hawaii Wednesday, December 2, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Sway with our own Aloha Nani Hula dancers as
they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian songs
and dances. Light refreshments will be served.
Please sign up at lobby table. Free for members,
$5 day pass for senior guests.
Bingo Holiday LunchFriday, December 4, 12 pm
Start the holiday season early with a honey
glazed ham with all the trimmings and dessert
will satisfy your holiday cravings. Bingo cards
are sold separately, $4 - $7. Lunch for members
is $10, senior guest add $5 day pass. Vegetarian
option available when registering. Sign up early,
space is limited.
Holiday Sing-Along Tuesday, December 8, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Come and sing holiday songs accompanied by
guitar and ukulele. Members free, senior guests
pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Let’s Talk Current EventsWednesday, December 9, January 20, 1:30 - 3 pm
Join this lively monthly discussion group to discuss
important and interesting topics and learn about
others’ points of view. Discover how goings-on
around the world will affect you with Nancy
McGinnis, legal specialist and current lecturer
at San Francisco State University, facilitating the
conversation. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Fall PreventionMonday, December 14, 10 – 11 am
Vanessa Merlano, MS, RD, is the Chair of the
Santa Clara County Falls Prevention Task Force
and will be discussing the 4 components of falls
prevention: vision, home safety, medication
management and exercise. All participants will
receive a resources list, exercise guide and other
useful fall prevention materials. Members free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the
lobby table.
PG&E Education WorkshopTuesday, December 15, 1 - 2 pm
Hosted by Self-Help for the Elderly. This work-
shop will provide education on Rate Reform, how
your bill works, CARE program, Medical Baseline
applications, Sign-ups for Energy Statements,
ESA referral, Balanced Payment, EE tips and
Integrated Brochures. Open to public. Sign up
at the lobby table.
Karaoke New Year’s PartyThursday, January 14, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Come be a part of the Karaoke group to wel-
come the New Year with a Chinese Lunch, sing
songs, and dance! Members fee $10, senior
guests add $5 day pass.
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Values
ESL Classes
Basic and Easy: Monday, December 7 - February 22, 10 am – 12 pm
Advanced Beginning Wednesday, December 9 - February 10, 10 am – 12 pm
Learn how to start using English to speak about
yourself, your family, and your community. These
classes will study the alphabet, phonics, and
grammar to help develop English vocabulary to
use in your day-to-day life. Member fee $25. Call
408.777.3150 to register.
Japanese LanguageThursday, December 3 - February 4
Beginning 1 - 8:30 - 9:30 am
Beginning 2 - 9:45 - 10:45 am
Japanese Beginning 1- Designed for people
who have had little or no exposure to the lan-
guage before. These classes will start from the
very beginning and include the basics such as
numbers, greetings and simple sentence struc-
tures. The Hiragana and Katakana writing
systems will be introduced. Member fee $35.
Japanese Beginning 2- Designed for people
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.777.3150
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on trips.
Festival of Lights at the Santa Clara Mission,
Friday, December 4, $98
Yuletide Lights of Livermore
Tuesday, December 15, $114
A Gift of Sacred Art and University Library Tour
Friday, January 15, $69
Behind the Scenes: Pure Water and Recycling
Thursday, January 21, $68
Mardi Gras Travel Party,
Tuesday, February 2, Free for Members
Super Bowl 50 Fan Experience
Wednesday, February 3, $92
Kurt Elling at Bing Concert Hall
Saturday, February 27, $104
Sunday Afternoon at the Villa
Sunday, March 6, $84
Culinary and Historic Exploration of Napa
Thursday, March 10, $123
Fashion and Flowers
Wednesday, A pril 6, $88
TOURS
Tropical Costa Rica
February 6 - 14, 2016, $3,015 dbl
From lush forests and stunning waterfalls to fine
sandy beaches, Costa Rica is a paradise teeming
with exotic plants and incredible animals. Learn
about Costa Rica’s unique vegetation and indig-
enous wildlife by guided nature walks and river
boat cruises. Beautiful resorts along the way - an
all-inclusive beach resort in Guanacaste and hot
springs at Arenal Springs Resort.
International Mystery Trip
Guided by Julia and Kim
May 11 - 23, 2016, $4,630 dbl
Do you love fascinating culture, amazing history,
castles, beautiful countryside, delicious food, and
a little adventure? Then this small-group tour to an
iconic destination with 4-star accommodations is
planned just for you! Mystery tours are always fun!
This tour features a destination that you have never
experienced with us and you’re sure to be pleas-
antly surprised! Let the guessing begin as the des-
tination will only be revealed just prior to our arrival
at the airport.
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal
October 30 - November 16, 2016, $6,930
The Panama Canal connects two great oceans
and is considered one of the world’s most sophis-
ticated engineering marvels. For many travelers,
transiting the Panama Canal is a milestone in their
cruising careers. In addition to the Canal transit,
you will experience everything from eco-excur-
sions in tropical destinations like Caldera, Costa
Rica and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala to desert-sea
adventures in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, located on
the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.
Flights, gratuities, transfers and on-board
amenities included.
who have taken level 1 or who already have a firm
knowledge of the basics. Students will
increase their vocabulary and grammar, and
develop longer conversational skills. Member
fee $35. Call 408.777.3150 to register.
Cooking with SuzanneGreek Baked Cheese Appetizers Wednesday, December 9, 10 am – 1 pm
Sommelier, Cookbook Author and International
Chef Suzanne organizes yearly trips to the island
of Crete and has a suitcase full of Greek recipes to
share. In this class, she will showcase how Greeks
enjoy their meze, or warm appetizers. Hearty and
Mouthwatering Oven Baked Feta with Farm Fresh
Cherry Tomatoes and Greek Herbs such as Oregano,
flat leaf Parsley and more, Shrimp & Feta in Tomato
Sauce baked in Claypot dishes and the popular
tableside Saganaki (Pan Fried Flaming Greek
Cheese) where chef Suzanne will let you master
the technique of Saganaki Flambé, a showy
presentation that restaurants tantalize you with!
After this class, you can impress your guests
by being a “Greek” chef for the day. Opa!
Appetizers will be enjoyed with Suzanne’s oven
fresh breads. Member fee $55. Call 408.777.3150
to register.
TechTime with PaulFridays, November 6 - December 18, 1:30 - 4 pm
Members can drop-in to use a Mac or PC to
browse the web, practice skills, or ask simple
questions in the Senior Center’s Technology
Lab on a first-come, first-served basis. Free for
members. Senior center membership required.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Volunteer Nurse – Blood Pressure ChecksMonday, December 7, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 1, 15, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)Monday, December 14, 1 – 3 pm Monday, January 11, 25, 1 – 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
HousingMonday, December 7, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Information on resources for senior housing
options. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an
appointment.
Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA)Friday, December 4, 11, 18; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm January 8, 15, 22; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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.
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: seniorcntr@cupertino .org
Website: cupertino .org/senior
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eco news | dec
Notice a new splash of color on your morning commute along
De Anza Boulevard? As part of Cupertino’s 2015 Earth Day Festival,
the City collaborated with local art school Hongyun Art and the Fine
Arts Commission to transform once gray utility boxes into student
eco-art canvasses for our whole community to enjoy.
The recently completed pilot, modeled after efforts in adjacent
jurisdictions, sought to showcase our City youth’s creative talents
and to promote a culture of conservation in Cupertino. Cupertino
residents from ages four to eighteen were invited to
submit entries that answered the question:
What can all Cupertinians do to conserve valuable
resources like energy and water, reduce waste or
prevent pollution? Student artists will be recognized
at an upcoming Council meeting for their talents
and artistic contribution to our great green City.
Email sustainability@cupertino.org
for more information.
Energized by Art
Project Brings Eco-Art to Cupertino!
Winter Woodburning Tips
Fireplaces and woodstoves are a major source of
air pollution during the winter months. Wood fires
contribute up to a third of the particulate matter in
the air on cold, still nights, causing a special health
concern for children, seniors and people with respi-
ratory problems. Take care not to burn wood dur-
ing Spare the Air Alerts, the days when air quality is
particularly bad. It is illegal to burn wood, firelogs
or pellets in your fireplace, woodstove, or outdoor
firepit on Spare the Air Days. Sign up for automatic
alerts by visiting www.sparetheair.org.
“Green” Your Holiday Season!
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the vol-
ume of household waste in the United States gen-
erally increases 25%-- about one million extra tons!
Reduce your eco-impact this holiday season by
making reusing, reducing and recycling part of your
holiday tradition. Here are a few tips:
Reuse and Reduce: Save money and resources
by reusing or repurposing items in a creative way.
Transform used items into new decorations or gifts.
If buying items, check out your local thrift store be-
fore buying new. When hosting holiday celebra-
tions, serve food and refreshments in reusable dish-
ware.
Christmas Trees: Christmas trees will be collected
from homes on regular collection days during the
month of January. Cut trees into 5-foot lengths, re-
move all decorations and stands, and place trees
in your brown yard waste cart or at the curb. Apart-
ment and condominium complexes should collect
trees in a central location; managers should call Re-
cology when the complex is ready for tree pick-up:
408.725.4020. Flocked trees are also accepted for
composting.
Cardboard: Cardboard boxes can be placed in the
blue recycling cart or flattened, tied together and
placed alongside the cart. Boxes must be flattened
and cut into 3 foot by 3 foot pieces.
Styrofoam: Blocks of Styrofoam, Styrofoam
peanuts, and any other expanded polystyrene
(EPS) foam materials are not accepted in the City’s
recycling program. UPS stores will accept Styro-
foam “peanuts” for recycling. The closest stores are
20660 Stevens Creek Blvd, 408.213.219, and 1072 S.
De Anza Blvd, 408.253.6561.
Wrapping paper: Gift wrapping paper is recycla-
ble – include it in your curbside recycling container.
However, plastic-coated and foil wrapping paper,
ribbons and bows cannot be recycled.
Extra Holiday Garbage?
If you do generate extra trash this season, you
can use your On-Call Disposal Days: Cupertino
residents have two free On-Call Disposal Days
for large amounts of trash. Schedule a Disposal
Day by calling Recology: 408.725.4020. Email environmental@cupertino.org for details.
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Safe Routes to School - Cupertino’s Guide to Getting Around
As part of the City’s new Safe Routes to School Initiative, there have been some recent infrastructure
changes to our streets, specifically near schools, to improve safety conditions for our student travelers.
We understand new infrastructure changes bring new usage questions, and with this article we
hope to clarify any confusion and ensure everyone is properly taking advantage of these City street
improvements.
1. GREEN BIKE LANES
Select Existing Locations:
1. McClellan Road in front of Lincoln Elementary School and Monta
Vista High School
2. Stevens Creek Blvd between Mary Avenue and Foothill Blvd
3. Homestead Road in front of Homestead High School
Purpose: These lanes are designated spaces for people on bicycles
to ride separated from sidewalks and cars.
What to Do: Ride in green bike lane like you would any other bike lane.
Proceed into and out of the lane with caution, and always signal when
switching out of the bike lane. Dashes in the green bike lane indicate
the allowance of right-turning cars to merge into the bike lane.
2. SHARROWS
Select Existing Locations:
1. Rainbow Drive between Stelling Road and Bubb Road
2. Tantau Avenue between Stevens Creek Blvd and Bollinger RoadPurpose: To indicate a lane that is shared between cyclists and vehicles.
This marking is installed in the travel lane to show where people are expect-
ed to cycle and bring a mutual awareness between bicyclists and drivers.
What to Do: Use the sharrow to guide where you ride within the lane.
Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows.
3. BUFFER ZONES
Select Existing Locations:
1. Stevens Creek Blvd between De Anza Blvd and Highway 85
2. Bubb Road near Kennedy Middle SchoolPurpose: A painted 2-foot zone between the bike lane and moving
vehicle lane provides additional separation between cars and bicycles.
The bike buffer zone enhances safety for cyclists on the road.
What to Do: For cyclists, this buffer zone should increase the feeling of
comfort when riding next to cars.
4. “NO TRUCK” SIGNS
Select Existing Locations:
1. McClellan Road between Stelling Road and Byrne Avenue
2. Blaney Avenue near Collins Elementary School
3. Bubb Road near Kennedy Middle SchoolPurpose: These signs are posted to indicate areas where trucks over three
tons are not allowed to drive during school drop-off and pick-up times.
What to Do: When driving a truck over three tons, do not enter an area
where these “No Truck” signs are posted during the hours indicated.
RECENT CHANGES INCLUDE:
To learn more about Cupertino’s Safe Routes to School program,
please visit cupertino.org/saferoutes
To learn more about safe Bicycling in Cupertino,
please visit cupertino.org/publicworks
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community calendar | dec
School Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176
Excalibur Toastmasters 6:45 - 8 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Catholic Church Preschool,
10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
408.829.2055 http://excalibur.toastmastersclubs.
org/
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall EOC 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 am -
12:30 pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 408.996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@
yahoo.com]
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
2 - 4 pm 21685 Granada Ave 408.996.0850 osfamilies.org
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 408.864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu
Toastmasters*7:30 am Bethel Lutheran Church 10181
Finch Ave, Fireside Room
408.209.7251 http://tinyurl.com/cupmmtm
Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School-Science Room, 10110 N.
De Anza Blvd.
650.492.0859
Ask for Dorothy
Liu
cupertino.freetoasthost.net
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.857.6123 oa.org
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Ave #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 408.973.1832 deanzacupertinokiwanis.org
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm St. Joseph of Cupertino
Catholic Church, Community
Center Building, 10110 N.
DeAnza Blvd.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki
Chokshi
falc.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary District*8 pm 20863 Stevens Creek #100 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 408.863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 408.255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm Trend Micro 10101 N. De Anza
Blvd
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.
com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer,
1 Infinite Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 888.613.5559 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_Officers.
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Cupertino Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cupertino Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionclub.org
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803 Alves
Drive
408.351.2444 northwest@ymcasv.org
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 408.996.9111 BNI.com
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 egausa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
American Association of University
Women
6:30 - 8 pm Moorpark Hotel 2nd Floor,
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose
408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 oa.org
Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com
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CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 am - 1:30 pm Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
DEC 1 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
DEC 2 Library Commission (Conference Rm. C)7 pm
DEC 2 Technology, Info & Communication Commission (Conference Rm. A) 7 pm
DEC 3 Environmental Review Committee (Conference Rm. C) 9:30 am
DEC 3 Design Review Committee (Conference Rm. C) 5 pm
DEC 3 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
DEC 8 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
DEC 10 Housing Commission (Conference Rm. C)9 am
DEC 10 Public Safety Commission (Conference Rm. A)6 pm
DEC 15 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
DEC 16 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conference Rm. A)7 pm
DEC 17 Environmental Review Committee (Conference Rm. C) 9:30 am
DEC 17 Design Review Committee (Conference Rm. C)5 pm
DEC 22 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
DEC 24 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conference Rm. C) 5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and Commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
*** These meetings can be seen live via webcast at cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all City meeting agendas and minutes go to cupertino.org/agenda.
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10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3223, cityclerk@cupertino.org.
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number or email for details.
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Council Members Present: Sinks, Chang (6:55),
Paul and Wong
Council Members Absent: Vaidhyanathan
Claire Kuan was not present to receive the award in person.
Council received a brief explanation about the award from
Diane Matley, Vice Chair of the Fine Arts Commission
(Vaidhyanathan absent)
Received the presentations (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Received the update (Vaihyanathan absent)
Continued item to a future council meeting
Received the update (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Received update (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Approved the minutes Vaidhyanathan absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-094 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending September 25, 2015 (Vaidhyanathan
absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-095 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending October 2, 2015 (Vaidhyanathan
absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-095 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending October 9, 2015 (Vaidhyanathan
absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-097 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending October 16, 2015 (Vaidhyanathan
absent)
Authorize the mayor to sign a letter to the CPUC to preserve
its net energy metering program benefits for rooftop solar
customers (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-098 as amended approving the
destruction of records form the city clerk, city manager, code
enforcement and recreation and community services (Quilan
Community Center) department (Vaidhyanathan absent)
1. Adopted resolution No. 15-099 amending the
unrepresented employees’ compensation program
and salary schedule
2. Approved an increase to the FY 2015-16 information
technology program budget of $61,875 (610-34-310)
3. Approved an increase to the FY 2015-16 public affairs
program budget of $61,875 (100-30-300)
4. Approve an increase to the FY 2015-16 human
resources program budget of $25,000 (100-44-412)
(Vaidhyanathan absent)
Authorized the city manager to award and execute a contract
with JJR Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,396,245 and
approve a construction contingency of $139,000, for a total
of $1,535,245 (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Received the update (Vaidhyanathan absent)
City Manager David Brandt noted a meeting with regulatory
agencies regarding Lehigh Quarry scheduled at Community
Hall on November 4 at 7:00 P.M. Also, Lehigh is serving a large
pour in San Francisco and there will be truck traffic going from
Foothill to the freeway all night this Sunday and next Council
members highlighted the activities of their committees and
various community events. (Vaidhyanathan absent)
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news items
Poetry Party:
A Fun Workshop for
the New Year
Let one of your New Year’s resolutions
be to enjoy more creativity in your life.
Cupertino’s new Poet Laureate, Amanda
Williamsen, will host her first Poetry Party
workshop, “Resolute Creativity,” in the
Library Story Room on January 14, 2016 at
7 pm. In a fun and affirming atmosphere,
adults and teens will read and write poems
while exploring ways to include creativity in
our everyday lives. Experienced poets, new
poets, and soon-to-be poets are all welcome.
Amanda will serve as Cupertino's Poet
Laureate from 2016 - 2018. She has taught
writing and literature in elementary schools,
high schools, and universities, and she looks
forward to sharing the joys of poetry with
our city. She has been described as
"approachable," "engaging," and "truly
terrible at catching Frisbees." Come and
meet our new Poet Laureate at this fun
and friendly event.
State of the City 2016
The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce in
cooperation with the City of Cupertino and
the Cupertino Rotary will host its annual State
of the City Address on January 27, 2016 from
Noon to 1:30 pm, at the Quinlan Community
Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino. Mayor
of Cupertino will make a presentation that will
address Cupertino’s many accomplishments
and advances as well as the challenges the City
faces with its programs, projects and finances.
The program will also include presentations
of Public Safety Officer of the Year Awards by
Chamber President Mike Rohde. These annual
awards recognize public safety officers for mak-
ing a difference. The recipients for the awards
are selected by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Department that serve the Cupertino commu-
nity. For more information and to make reserva-
tions please visit Cupertino-Chamber.org
Cupertino Teen CommissionLooking for Teen of the Month
Do you know a teenager who is doing extraordi-
nary work like setting up donations, helping
out those in need or helping behind the scene?
Cupertino Teen Commission is looking for your
input for a teen of the month award. Readers
can ask their teachers and high schoolers
should check their school loop for a survey.
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Bongo's
21678 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Philz Coffee Inc.
19439 Stevens Creek Blvd.
A & M Squared Inc
19700 Vallco Pkwy. Ste 160
Henna Central
20200 Lucille Ave, Apt 19
Heavenly Holding Ventures Inc. DBA
10815 N Wolfe Rd. Ste 105
Geetika Ahuja CPA
21580 Stevens Creek Blvd. Ste 112
Welcome New Businesses
Submission deadline
for the February edition is January 6.
THE BETTER PART
The programs listed below are aired on Mondays
at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings
are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
November 30, December 1 & 4Library Surprises – Things you didn’t know
about your local library.
December 7, 8 & 11 Tech Gifts and More for the Holidays – The time
of year when people turn their focus on the holi-
day ritual of gift giving is fast approaching.
December 14, 15, 18, 21, 22 & 25 Christmas Tubas – The Ohlone Tuba
Ensemble entertains us with a selection
of holiday favorites.
December 28, 29 & January 1 Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery – The
new year offers opportunities for new begin-
nings. Prominent cosmetic and reconstructive
surgeon, Dr. Vincent LePore, describes some of
the latest procedures being done today.
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!
From everyone at the
City of Cupertino
Drop-in Consultation with Case ManagerMondays 5 - 7 pm, Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
A Case Manager is available to discuss community
resources, benefits, and care options during the
drop-in hours. A Case Manager is also available by
appointment. Cantonese/Mandarin available at
Wednesday morning drop-in, or by appointment.
Caregiver Support GroupThursday, December 10, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
Notary Service
The Senior Center is now offering Notary
Services. The cost is $5 per signature. Please
call 408.777.3157 to make an appointment.
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9
Resident Permit ParkingFor residents living on a street with permit parking only
For residents that live on streets with permit
parking, your current resident permit parking
decals (purple color) will expire December 31,
2015. New permit parking decals and guest
hangers will be available November 18, 2015.
Residents can register online at: cupertino.org/parkingpermit Register before December 14,
2015 to receive your new permit parking decals
and guest hangers before year-end. If you do
not have access to the internet, please contact
the Public Works Department at 408.777.3354 to
make other arrangements to receive your park-
ing permits for 2016-2017. Please note that this
message only applies to residents living on a
street with permit parking.
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