HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene May 2015 - 05.01.2015 Cupertino Recognizes Community Volunteers
April 25 & 26, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm
Individuals and groups who have made outstanding
contributions to the City of Cupertino will be honored
Thursday, May 28. This year, nine individuals and two
organizations will receive the Cupertino Recognizes
Extra Steps Taken (CREST) Award.
CREST Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Bike to Work Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wild Game Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cupertino Poet Laureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cupertino Symphonic Band Spring Concert . . .10
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Gold is the New Green! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
We Want Your Kitchen Scraps! . . . . . . . . .11
Shop Green and Shop Local! . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Clean Our Creeks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community & City Meetings Calendar . .12-13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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.4 | may 2015
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Bike to Work Day
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Join the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
and Cupertino Library on Thursday, May 14 for the
21st Annual Bike to Work Day!
– see details on page 3
Celebrate Cupertino Day
at Blackberry Farm
May 3, 2014, 10 am - 6 pm
21979 San Fernando Avenue, Cupertino
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happenings in cupertino
CREST Award Winners, continued from page 1
1) Angela Chen: Angela has served Cupertino and
the larger Santa Clara County for over 30 years
with dedication in a variety of public positions and
volunteer activities. She is currently the treasurer,
administrative focal point and liaison to both the
City and Chamber of Commerce, Board member of
the Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Assoc., Cupertino
Audit Committee member, Cupertino Sanitary District
Board Director and Board member of the De Anza
Foundation.
2) Cecil Dobbs & Richard Sherman: Cecil and
Richard began their volunteer careers in February
2011 by delivering food to clients who are unable
to come to the Food Pantry at West Valley
Community Services. Richard and Cecil’s primary role
in volunteering with WVCS is that of being a gleaner.
Every Monday morning, they go to local markets and
pick up fresh produce, dairy, bread and pastries. Cecil
and Richard also deliver food to De Anza College for
the Campus Cupboard, which targets at-risk students
and CalWORKs participants currently attending college.
3) Cathey Edwards: Cathey is the foundress and head
administrator of the new Faith in Action Silicon Valley
Rotating Shelter. Cathey created this organization
which addresses the problems and needs of home-
less men in the City of Cupertino, and adjoining areas.
The shelter operates 365 days a year for homeless
men, offering them case management, help in finding
employment, becoming self-sufficient, and finding
permanent housing.
4) Family Giving Tree: The Family Giving Tree actively
works in Cupertino with both educational and senior
service agencies in support of children, their parents and
seniors. This includes the Live Oak Adult Day Service
and De Anza College’s Occupational Training, which
serves disadvantaged students and families through
the CalWorks program. In 2014, the Family Giving Tree
worked in partnership with more than 320 Bay Area
educational institutions and social services to fulfill holi-
day wishes for 71,600 children and their families.
5) Gerd Goette: Gerd has been a leader of the Cu-
pertino Citizen Corps since he completed the CERT
program in 2008. As part of the monthly Citizen Corps
Steering Committee, Gerd has been an integral part
of defining and developing the Volunteer capabili-
ties, training, drills and integration into the City of
Cupertino Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He
has logged hundreds of hours in the volunteer portal
and has taken an over 200 hours of additional training
on his own to receive an Emergency Management
Certificate for CalEMA/California Specialized Training
Institute.
6) Jim Harrah: Jim began his journey as a Cupertino
Senior Center Volunteer on his 70th birthday. Now, at
94, Jim is still an active part of the Senior Center’s Vol-
unteer Program, and has helped revolutionize the way
members are informed about all of the programs and
services available at the Cupertino Senior Center. He
has taken the Senior Center newsletter from a single 8
½” by 11” sheet to what is now a 10-page publication.
7) Margaret Rich: Margaret has been a critical
volunteer in the Medical Reserve Corps since 2007.
Her continued dedication to help others has been a
lifelong journey and Cupertino has been the benefi-
ciary. Margaret participates as a leader, emergency
responder, outreach evangelist and she provides
medical support at community events.
8) Lichung Ting: Li has donated over 800 hours of
volunteer work in the various capacities within West
Valley Community Services, improving the overall
quality of services provided to clients. He volunteers
weekly in the food pantry, is a volunteer translator and
also assists with special events such as the Back to
School Shopping Spree as a volunteer chaperone to
help kids obtain school clothes.
9) Tzu Chi: Tzu Chi is an international humanitarian
organization and a non-governmental organization
with an international network of volunteers. In Cu-
pertino, the Tzu Chi members meet the West Valley
Community Services van at the local Farmer’s Market
and immediately begin dropping off crates to all the
Farmers that have saved produce for WVCS. In 2014,
they collected 40,000 pounds of produce. Not only
did they form relationships with WVCS, but they also
formed relationships with the local growers and busi-
nesses in the area.
10) WVCS VITA Program: The West Valley Community
Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
began in 2010 and offers free tax help to people who
generally make $53,000 or less, people with disabili-
ties, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpay-
ers who need assistance in preparing their own tax
returns. The VITA team has seven volunteers and is
comprised of retired and working professionals in the
field of finance and accounting. Last year the WVCS
VITA program helped 77 clients prepare their taxes
and receive $94,834 in refunds.
Cupertino Recognizes Community Volunteers
The awards ceremony and reception that includes a brief presentation by City Councilmem-
bers will be held on Thursday, May 28, 7 pm at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre
Avenue. The ceremony is free and open to the public. This year’s CREST winners are:
Crime Prevention Workshop
The City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department will be hosting a crime
prevention workshop on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350
Torre Ave., in Cupertino. There will be presentations and resources that residents can take
advantage of to better protect our community. For more information visit cupertino.org/crime.
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Cupertino Day, continued from page 1
Celebrate Cupertino Day
at Blackberry FarmMay 2, 2015, 10 am - 6 pm 21979 San Fernando Avenue
Cupertino residents are invited to enjoy and
explore Blackberry Farm located at 21979
San Fernando Avenue, Cupertino. There will
be free ice cream from 1 - 4 pm (limited to
the first 500 people) and residents can enjoy
free swimming at the pools from 10 am - 5:30
pm (availability subject to pool’s capacity).
Pools will close at 5:30 pm.
Discount offers will be available on 10-day
swim passes and individual / family member-
ships. Thank you for your patronage and the
City of Cupertino looks forward to seeing
you at the Blackberry Farm this season!
The Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (BPC) and Cupertino
Library, in conjunction with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC)
and many other community BPCs, are encouraging commuters and
students to leave their cars at home and join tens of thousands of their
fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work or school.
Once again this year, the Cupertino BPC will set up an Energizer Station
in front of the Quinlan Community Center at 10185 North Stelling Road,
operating from 6:30 - 9 am and serving both coffee and food while dis-
pensing information and encouragement to all passing cyclists.
Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is a community event that encourages residents to try bicycling as their
mode of transportation to get healthy exercise while relieving traffic congestion, improving air quality,
reducing petroleum consumption, and saving money.
SVBC coordinates BTWD for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Bay Area-wide BTWD contests chal-
lenge groups of cyclists to form teams and submit records of their bike commuting during National Bike
Month, which is the month of May. Information can be found at bikesiliconvalley.org/btwd, the SVBC
website. Check the 511 website at bicycling.511.org for information to help map bike routes to work.
Cupertino had a very successful BTWD last year with a count of 191 cyclists pedaling past the Quinlan
Community Center Energizer Station, of which 97 stopped for coffee and a chat about their commute.
This is an increase in ridership of more than 50% over the previous year. With recent improvements
to bike lanes and bike routes citywide, a further increase in ridership is anticipated this year.
– Bike to Work Day,
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Wild Game Feed
The Cupertino Host Lions Club will host its
annual Wild Game Feed on Thursday, June 11,
2015, at Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Express-
way, San Jose. The menu features items such as
Wild Boar, Buffalo, Calamari, Octopus, Quail,
Salmon, Crab, Buffalo or Goat Stew, Crawdads
and much more. A spread of appetizers will be
served, followed by a sit-down dinner and more.
Tickets are $60 for entry and all you can eat or
$90 which includes all you can eat, a beer mug,
selected drinks and general raffle tickets. No
tickets are sold at the door. For tickets, contact
Howard Jensen at 408.209.7251, or go online to: wildgamefeed2015.eventbrite.com.
Cupertino Poet Laureate
The Poet Laureate Selection Committee is on the
lookout for applicants for the position of Cupertino
Poet Laureate. The person selected will serve from
January 2016 - December 2017, the third in the City
to officially promote the wonderful world of poetry
and other literary forms to Cupertino’s diverse
population. Pick up applications at City Hall,
Cupertino Library Reference Desk, Quinlan
Community Center, Senior Center and De Anza
College, or visit cupertino.org/poetlaureate.
Applications are due to Cupertino City Hall by 5
pm, July 10, 2015. Through personal presentations
and hosted educational events, the Cupertino
Poet Laureate will introduce youth and adults to
the benefits of personal and community expres-
sion, calling attention to the City, its incredible
variety of cultures, and history. For application and
other details, visit cupertino.org/poetlaureate.
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simply safe | may
How to Help Avoid Residential Burglary
Don’t welcome a burglar into your home. Most
residential burglars devote little if any time to the
advance planning of any specific break-in. If their
advance checking and closer examination reveals
any risk, they move onto a safer target. The more
you can do to keep your home from looking like
an easy target, the safer you are. The first step in
improving overall security is to take a hard look at
the security measures already in use in your home.
Think about these tips below or better still request
a free home security assessment from the SCC
Sheriff's Office. Be sure to make improvements
where necessary.
• Make your home look occupied. Leave lights and
radios on when you go out. If you are going to be
away for a length of time, connect some lamps,
TVs, or radios to automatic timers to turn them
on in the evening and off during the day.
• Make it difficult to break in. Lock all outside
doors, garage doors and windows before you
leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a
short time, lock your doors. Deadbolts are good
for outside doors. Check your locks on doors and
windows and replace them with secure devices
as necessary. Padlocks on fences to backyards are
a good idea. Sliding glass doors are vulnerable.
Special locks are available for better security.
The use of a piece of 1”x1” wood or dowel or
PVC pipe in a bottom door or window track is an
excellent way to prevent a burglar from forcing
open a door or window. They would have to
break the window which they generally do not
want to do. Also, do not hide a key outside.
Burglars already know all the good hiding places.
• Don’t forget to lock your cars in the driveway or
when going out, even for a short time. An un-
locked car with a garage door opener is the same
as an unlocked home. Never leave laptops or
other valuables visible in your car. Thieves are ex-
perts at breaking into cars. Even when away from
the vehicle for just a few minutes, residents have
found themselves the victim of a window smash
burglary, finding that their laptop, purse, I-phone,
or gym bag has been stolen from the vehicle.
• Don’t allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers
or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange
with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange
for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed and yard
maintained if you are going away for an extend-
ed time.
• Keep valuables well hidden or in a safe or bank
deposit box, especially when you go away for a
while. An investment in a safe can be a few hun-
dred to a thousand dollars depending on size
but can save you many thousands and the loss
of precious memories. A safe is a great place to
keep all critical papers, photos, and guns. Also, if
you are able, keep an electronic copy of scanned
photos and computer files in the safe. Look at the
fireproof rating when selecting a safe.
• Keep a personal inventory list of valuables with
replacement values. If possible take photos of
the items and create an electronic copy to help
with any investigations and with insurance claims.
• Join or start a Neighborhood Watch. Call the
City of Cupertino and ask for someone to coordi-
nate one for you. Let you neighbors know when
you are going to be away and ask them to watch
for suspicious activity. Any subjects or vehicles
observed on a residential block that are unfamil-
iar to the area should be reported to the Sheriff’s
non-emergency line at 408.299.2311.
• If an unknown party or solicitor knocks on your
door, at least acknowledge their presence and
don’t ignore the ringing door bell. Burglars have
used solicitation as a means to determine if a res-
idence is unoccupied. Homeowners do not need
to open the door, but they should initiate some
form of verbal communication with the solicitor,
even if it’s through a closed door. A subject with
criminal intent will be less prone to enter a home
knowing that it is currently occupied. Simply tell-
ing the person that you are not interested is of-
ten sufficient. Additionally, solicitors are required
to register with the City to obtain a permit and
must display identification. When in doubt about
a solicitor, call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergen-
cy number at 408.299.2311.
• Consider investing in a residential security sys-
tem for your home. There are many companies
which install and monitor your home for a monthly
fee. You can also invest in a self-installed system
which includes cameras and will call your smart
phone when a break-in is detected. Motion
activated lights can also help.
Remember this is not a complete list. Do your own
research and select improvements wisely. Even
if you follow all the suggestions above it is not a
guarantee you will not be burglarized. If you are
burglarized, call 911. Also, be a good neighbor and
report any suspicious activity around your neigh-
borhood, work or when out and about. Remember,
law enforcement officers are not everywhere and
need your help to stop criminals. They are there to
help you!
Find out about a Neighborhood Watch in your area and
join . If one doesn’t exist, start one .If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots |
When we look out over our valley now, with high
rise buildings and cars whizzing to and fro on free-
ways, it’s hard to imagine what it looked like in the
1700’s - in the days of the vast Spanish ranchos and
a lifestyle and culture that moved at a much slower
pace than we have ever known. Let’s do a little
time-travel and venture back to those days of long
ago and pause for reflection, keeping in mind that
life could be more harsh at times in by-gone days,
as well as more bucolic. Here are some historical
vignettes to spark our imaginations.
“It appears that there is nothing new under the sun.
The infant pueblo (of San Jose) was troubled by
theft and even riots on occasion. In order to control
the disorderly conduct, the governor ordered in
1792 that every unmarried young man over twelve
years of age must sleep in the guardhouse. In 1799,
a list was drawn up specifying the names of the men
that were obliged to sleep in the juzgado. There
were 14 names on the list.“ (I wish they had printed
the names - no doubt many local landmarks were
subsequently named after them)
“The closest thing to a City Hall in the 1700’s in
San Jose was the guardhouse which was used
by the soldiers assigned as a military guard and
escort for the town. Eventually this became a
three-room adobe; one third used for prisoners,
one third for the Alcalde and Ayuntamiento and
one third by the soldiers. These multi-purpose
structures in Spanish California were called
“Juzgados”. (Since the letter “j” in Spanish
sounds like the English letter “h”, the word
“Juzgado” morphed into a term used by the
Americans - a “hoosegow” (jail).
In 1802, San Jose built the earliest prison in the area
with special walls, doors, and a stock inside for the
punishment of wrong-doers. It was a considerable
time later that San Francisco would build similar
facilities. One of the standard methods of punishing
criminals in San Jose was the use of the stocks. When
Josefa Perez was tried and found guilty for giving
information to the Americans in the 1840’s before
the Alcalde’s court, she was sentenced to a term in
the the stocks in the Juzgado. The stocks in San Jose
were inside, out of view of passersby. Lesser offenders
were punished with only one leg confined in the
wooden structure, and greater offenders with both
legs. The worst offenders had both their legs and
their neck trapped in the stocks. Josefa was sen-
tenced to have both legs enclosed. She apparently
had many friends who visited her and commiserated
with her during her confinement. She had to receive
them while lying on her back on the floor.
The most common punishment for men was lashing
with a whip. Women, however, were usually assigned
to hard labor. This normally took the form of clean-
ing the streets, which was easier said than done as
all the roads, were dirt roads. Furthermore in those
days the horse was the standard vehicle of transpor-
tation. (Talk about “dirty jobs”) .
Over at Mission Santa Clara, “Bad women of the
upper class” were treated to a less productive but
more frustrating form of hard labor. They were given
a grinding surface of stone (the metate, which was
usually used for grinding corn for tortillas) and a bowl
of stones. The hard labor consisted grinding the bowl
of stones into smaller stones... hour after hour.”
Try to picture this early description of the old San
Jose pueblo. “The buildings of the Pueblo, with few
exceptions, are constructed of adobes (mud bricks).
The church, which is situated near the center of
town, resembles the exterior of a huge Dutch barn.
The streets are irregular, every man having erected
his house in a position most convenient to him.
Aqueducts convey water from the Santa Clara Riv-
er (the Guadalupe River) to all parts of the town. In
the main plaza hundreds, perhaps thousands of
squirrels, whose abodes are underground, have
their residences. They are of a brownish color and
about the size of our common gray squirrel. Emerg-
ing from their subterraneous abodes, they skip and
leap about over the plaza without the least concern,
no one bothering them. (Must have been a very
lumpy ground surface in the plaza, with all the squir-
rel entrance burrows in it - horses and humans alike
could break a leg in one of the holes if they weren’t
careful). The ranchos of the Spanish Dons are in the
valley, but their residences and gardens are in the
town. Señor Don Antonio Sunol received visitors
one afternoon and conducted them through his
garden to view apples, pears, peaches, figs, orang-
es, grapes and other fruits. The grapevines bowed
to the ground with the weight of the yield and after
tasting some fruit, the visitors declared it the best
they had ever tasted. From the garden they strolled
to the Don’s flour mill, recently erected by his son-
in-law, a Frenchman.”
The vignettes of the early San Jose Pueblo con-
clude with the following statement. “The Pueblo
de San Jose is one of the oldest settlements in
Alta California. A house built of adobe brick was
pointed out, which had been standing between
80 and 90 years, and no house in the place ap-
peared to be more substantial or in better repair.”
There are still a few historic adobe buildings in
the Santa Clara Valley - the oldest one in San
Jose is the Peralta Adobe (1797) with adjoining
Fallon House in the San Pedro Square area. Both
buildings are open for public tours. The Spanish
missions of California, all rebuilt in the early 1900’s,
are excellent examples of adobe brick and tile
architecture of the period.
Resource: “Historias” - the Spanish Heritage of Santa
Clara Valley - California History Center, De Anza College
The Good Old Days in Pueblo San Jose
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Native Californians Racing. Horsemanship and skill in the
use of the lasso, or reata, were qualities highly esteemed by
the Californians, who were trained from childhood to life in
the saddle. Hutchings Illustrated Magazine, 1886.
The Fandango. The Rancho Era was one of warm hospitality &
romance. According to an American traveler, “dancing, religion,
music, and amiability, were the orthodox occupations of the
ladies of Alta California.” The New Century Magazine, 1890.
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cupertino library
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, please call the Children’s
Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3321, or stop by
the Children’s Desk in the Library. The staff would
like to thank the Friends of the Cupertino Library for
its generous sponsorship of many of the Library’s
programs for children and families.
Jim Gill in His 2015 Family Room Tour
Sunday, May 3, 1 pm, Cupertino Community Hall
Getting ready to read is tons of fun! Join us to
clap, sing, dance and even sneeze along to silly
and inspiring musical games for the whole family.
Bring a blanket so everyone can sit and enjoy the
concert together.
Jim Gill is a musician and author with unique
credentials among children’s artists. Jim is a Child
Development Specialist, completing his graduate
studies in child development at the Erikson Institute
of Chicago with a special emphasis in the study of
play. Jim’s recordings and books are opportunities
for playful interactions between a child and a
caring adult. The family concerts are not simply
performances, but rather a time for the children
and parents to sing, play and learn together.
STEAM LEADS Superhero School**
The Cupertino Library invites middle school
students currently in 6th – 8th grades to join our
spring STEAM LEADS Superhero School. Offered
in the months of March, April and May, Superhero
School provides a unique opportunity to partici-
pate in STEAM activities in the library and online.
This May, become a Math-magician! Superhero
School events listed online at sccl.org/ Locations/Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS.
Children’s Garden @ Cupertino Library*
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Cupertino Library Courtyard
The Cupertino Library’s Children’s Garden will
be open to all ages on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30
pm, weather permitting. School-aged children
are invited to participate in various hands-on
garden activities throughout the season.
Children under five must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.
Mother’s Day Craft
Wednesday, May 6, 4 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited to create a fun
picture frame gift for Mother’s Day, and take
a picture in front of our fun Children’s book
character “mothers” backdrop.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, May 14, 4 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
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
May 18 for one of our June programs.
Cupertino Library LEGO Club
Thursday, May 21, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children 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.
Children’s Room Summer Volunteers
Teens – be a hero this summer and volunteer in
our Cupertino Library Children’s Room! We are
looking for volunteers ages 14 – 17 to volunteer
2-3 hours each week from June 15 – August 21.
Apply at the Children’s Reference Desk today;
applications are due May 31.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
S^4-Super Summer Science Search™ Contest
Registration May 1 – June 1 Entry Deadline August 1
cupertinolibraryfoundation.org/
s4-super-summer-science-search
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Outgoing 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to
sign up for the S^4 Contest – a fun, fascinating and
free summer activity! Use science, critical thinking
and the library’s online databases to solve a real-
world problem. Win an iPad Mini or cash!
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2, All Day, Teen Room
The Cupertino Library and Comic’s Conspiracy
are pleased to present Free Comic Book Day.
Stop by the library’s 2nd floor Teen Room on the
first Saturday in May to pick up your free comic
book!
Mother’s Day Picture Frames*
Saturday, May 9, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Get your picture taken and design your own
personalized photo frame to give Mom on her
special day. All materials will be supplied. No
registration necessary, but space is limited. This
craft is for people ages 12 – 18.
Teen Study Days*
May 23, 24, 30, 31, 12 - 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us in Community Hall to study, work on
projects, and get ready for the end of the school
semester. Open work spaces and seating will be
available. Refreshments will be served through-
out the day. Ages 13 – 18.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Globe on Screen: Titus Andronicus**
Monday, May 4, 7 pm, Bluelight Cinema
Returning to Rome from a war against the Goths,
the general Titus Andronicus brings with him
the queen Tamora and her three sons as prison-
ers of war. Titus’ sacrifice of Tamora’s eldest son
to appease the ghosts of his dead sons and his
decision to refuse to accept the title of emperor
initiates a terrible cycle of mutilation, rape and
murder. And all the while, at the center of the
nightmare, there moves the villainous, self-
delighting Aaron.
Master Gardeners: Gardening with Succulents
Wednesday, May 13, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
It’s time to expand your use of succulents in
the garden! Succulents’ ability to retain water
in thickened stems and leaves enables them to
adapt to our current drought conditions. Learn
from Master Gardener Laura Balaoro how and
where to plant succulents in your garden, the
many types of succulents, common pathogens
and propagation methods. Sponsored by
Cupertino Library and UCCE Master Gardeners.
Adult Book Discussion Group*
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday
of every month. This month, the group will dis-
cuss The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle
Zevin. When his most prized possession, a rare
collection of Poe poems, is stolen, bookstore
owner A. J. Fikry begins isolating himself from
his friends, family and associates before receiv-
ing a mysterious package and the opportunity to
remake his life.
Chinese Book Discussion Group*
Thursday, May 14, 10 am – 12 noon Cupertino Library Teen Group Study Room
The Cupertino Chinese Book Discussion Group
will discuss Ge ming qian xi de motoche zhi lu
(Motorcycle Diaries ) by Ernesto Che Guevara.
The discussion will be in Mandarin.
Knitting at the Library
Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every
Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program.
Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome.
@ Your Service... Personal E-Reader Tutorials by Appointment
Do you want to learn how to load e-books and
library e-content on your fancy new device? Get
all of your e-reader questions answered by sched-
uling a personal consultation with a Cupertino
Librarian! For more information, call the Cuper-
tino Library Adult Reference Desk at 408.446.1677.
To book an appointment, please visit our web
site: sccl.org/at-your-service.
The Green@Home DIY Toolkit Available NOW at the Cupertino Library
The City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Library
have teamed up to bring you a new, free, eco-
friendly service – the Green@Home Do-It-Your-
self (DIY) Toolkit! This kit makes cutting energy
and water costs at home as easy as checking out
a book from the library. Cupertino Library patrons
can now check out a Green@Home DIY Toolkit for
one week and use the kit’s tools to install a range
of FREE utility conserving devices, also provided
in the kit (the devices are yours to keep!). Swing
by the Cupertino Library to borrow a kit to start
saving energy, water and money!
Hatching a Nest Egg: Transitioning from Asset Accumulation to Retirement Distribution
Monday, May 18, 2015, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Transitioning from asset accumulation to retire-
ment distribution. Do you know from what ac-
count to take distribution first in retirement,
when to start taking social security and how to
make sure your capital will last a lifetime? Get
answers to these questions and more. Free
workshop by the Financial Planning Association
of Silicon Valley.
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adult 50 plus news
“Get into the Act”
May is Older Americans Month
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since
1963, communities across the country have
shown their gratitude by celebrating Older
Americans Month each May. The theme of this
year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus
on how people like you are taking charge of their
health, getting engaged in their communities,
and making a positive impact in the lives of oth-
ers. By promoting and engaging in activity, well-
ness, and lifelong learning, you can “Get into the
Act.” The Cupertino Senior Center offers educa-
tion, wellness, and social service resources year-
round, and Older Americans Month offers an
opportunity to emphasize how you can access
the home and community-based services you
need to thrive independently in our community.
Throughout the month and all year-round, the
Cupertino Senior Center offers classes, lectures,
and social opportunities for staying involved and
taking advantage of our positive, healthy, and
connected community.
Adult 50+ Membership
Membership includes access to Adult 50+ pro -
grams, trips, services, classes, socials, and mail-
ing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join for 2015 in
November 2014 and the membership is good
through January 2016, 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 of 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
50+ Bocce Ball
Wednesdays, 9 am – 12 pm
Meet at the Bocce Ball courts alongside the
Stevens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park at
9 am. First time players are welcome, instruc-
tions available. Free for members.
The Better Part Encore Presentation:
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Monday, May 11, 4 - 5:30 pm
We all want to keep ourselves and our families
safe from crime. Unfortunately, some criminals
are targeting seniors, the most vulnerable seg-
ment of our society. Come and learn some tips
from our guest, a Deputy Sheriff, on how to
avoid being victimized by some common scams
and frequent crimes. Free for Senior Center
members, senior guest pay $5 day pass. Sign up
at the Senior Center lobby table.
May Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, May 13, 12 pm
Let the good times roll in May with the Steve
Siacotos performing 50s and 60s classics. Re-
freshing cucumber salad, tuna noodle casserole,
and warm apple cobbler will be served. Vegetar-
ian option available when registering. Members
with May birthdays will be honored. Member fee
$10, senior guests add $5 day pass.
Classical Accordion Concert
Monday, May 18, 12 – 1 pm
Local Bay Area accordionists are coming
together and combining their talents to offer a
concert for our members. Selections will include
Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Bach and more. Join
us for this great opportunity to hear the masters
play! Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day
pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
50+ Softball
Thursdays, 9 am – 12 pm
Join us weekly on the Memorial Park softball
field in 2015. Batting practice begins at 9 am with
a pick-up game at 10 am. Member fee $38 for
the season.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, May 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
The King of Masks (1996) - The streets of 1930’s
Sichuan set the stage for this award winning tale
of hope and transformation. A rare master of an
ancient art, the King of Masks is desperate to find
an heir and pass on his trade. A destitute child
becomes his apprentice, but when that child
reveals an unexpected secret, their new bond is
put to the test. This movie will be presented in the
original Mandarin with English subtitles. Popcorn
and lemonade will be served. Members are free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass.
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Value!
Book Review Meeting
First Friday of the month, 1:15 – 3 pm
Learn about new books and meet new people.
New faces are always welcome. Free for mem-
bers, senior guests pay $5.
May 1- Orphan Train by Christina Baker, reviewed
by Helen Nowicki
Strategies for Coping with Vision Loss
Monday, May 11, 10 – 11 am
Presented by Alice McGrath, Community Relations
Manager of the Vista Center for the Blind and
Visually Impaired. Participants will learn about the
unique needs and resources available for those
who are experiencing significant vision loss. Alice,
who is legally blind, will also answer your questions.
Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day
pass. Sign up at the Senior Center lobby table.
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on trips.
DAY TRIPS
A Taste of San Francisco with Gary,
Thursday, May 7, $118
Neil Diamond - Live!,
Tuesday, May 12, $116
Book of Mormon,
Thursday, May 21, $169
Doug McConnell and Point Reyes National Seashore, Thursday, May 28, $88
Presidio Officers Club and Fort Point,
Friday, June 5, $78
Exploring Rooftop Gardens with Gary,
Thursday, June 11, $104
Cruising the Bay on a Presidential Yacht,
Thursday, June 18, $104
Anything Goes – Musical, Saturday, June 27, $99
Matilda – The Musical, Wednesday, July 28, $118
The Phantom of the Opera, Thursday,
September 3 & Wednesday, September 30, $128
TOURS
Inspiring Iceland, August 16 – 24, $5,199 double
occupancy. Highlights include Reykjavik, Golden
Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Snaefellsnes
Peninsula, Puffin Cruise, and Blue Lagoon.
Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside, October
16 - 26, $5,199 double occupancy. Highlights
include: exploring smaller more traditional towns,
a cooking class held in a 16th century farmhouse,
a home-cooked meal at a local Umbrian family’s
home, local wine tasting, Volterra and Guamacci
Museum, Assisi, San Gimignano, Olive Oil factory,
and more!
Christmas Cruise on the Danube, December
1 - 10, $2,495 double occupancy, cruise price.
Prague to Vienna on Avalon Waterways!
Tropical Costa Rica, February 4 -12, 2016, $2,915
double occupancy. Highlights include: Coffee
Plantation, Montverde Cloud Forest, Arenal
Volcano, Hanging Bridges, and more!
Let’s Talk Current Events
Wednesday, May 20, June 24, 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 things going
on around the world will affect you with Nancy
McGinnis, legal specialist and current lecturer
at San Francisco State University, facilitating the
conversation. Cupertino Senior Center members
are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Wednesday, May 20 and 27, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
This is a full 8-hour AARP Smart Driver class,
split into two 4-hour sessions. Call Les Schreiber
408.316.8654 for program information and to
register.
How to Download Free Library e-Books
Wednesday, May 27, 3:30 – 5 pm
Cupertino Library has free e-books to read on
your e-Reader device. This hands-on workshop
will include downloading the free Overdrive app,
how to search for e-books, downloading an e-book,
and how to customize your reading experience.
Digital books are automatically “returned” to the
library – no late fees! Please bring to class a fully-
charged device and your passwords for iTunes/
Apple, iPad, Amazon or Kindle, along with your
Santa Clara County Library card and PIN. Free
for Senior Center members, senior guests pay
$5 day pass. Sign up at the Cupertino Senior
Center front desk.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Monday, May 11, 25, 1 – 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Housing
Monday, May 4, 18, 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, May 1, 8, 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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.
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eco news | may
Gold is the New Green!
2015 brought us our fourth straight year of
extreme drought in California. The State has
mandated a historic 25% decrease in urban water
use. To make sure there is water for future years,
we must all do what we can to help conserve! Did
you know that the single biggest impact we can
have on saving water is to let green lawns turn
a lovely gold? About 50% of household water
usage is for our yards! Many people will proudly
display golden lawns this summer. If you aren’t quite ready to let your lawn turn gold, try testing your
lawn’s limits by reducing your water (to 2-3 minutes, 3 times per week or less) and then increase it just
enough to keep your lawn slightly green. If you know of water saving actions to add to the bullets below,
please submit your tips to environmental@cupertino.org and we’ll share them in our next newsletter.
• Repair leaks. Leaks send our precious water supply and your money down the drain. As a test,
turn off all water and see if your meter is still moving. If it is, it’s time to investigate.
• Swap lawn for drought tolerant plants and grasses. Learn what works from local nurseries or bayfriendlycoalition.org. Find rebates of $2/square foot at valleywater.org.
• Irrigate efficiently. Water during early morning hours, group plants with similar water
needs together, install a water or moisture-sensitive controller, use drip irrigation
when possible and apply mulch or mix compost into soil to help hold water.
• Install water-efficient toilets (1.6 gallons per flush or less), washing
machines, low-flow showerheads (2.0 gallons/minute or less) and
faucet aerators (2.0 gallons/minute for kitchens, less for bathrooms).
Rebates are available at valleywater.org.
• Looking to replace an appliance with a more water-efficient one?
Look for the US EPA’s WaterSense label to guide you.
• Only run washing machines and dishwashers with full loads.
• Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, washing dishes, and shaving.
• Wash cars less frequently or take them to a commercial car wash where
water is recycled.
• Sweep pavement to clean instead of hosing down patios, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Use hose attachments with a temporary turn-off valve to stop the flow of unneeded water.
• Host a free Water-Wise House Call from Santa Clara Valley Water District. Sign up at valleywater.org or call 800.548.1882.
Pick one action to try each day or week – every person can make a difference and every
drop counts! Visit save20gallons.org for more tips and to calculate how much water
your actions saved.
Cupertino Symphonic Band Spring Concert
The Cupertino Symphonic Band invites you to their Spring
Concert on Sunday, May, 17 at 3 pm in the Prospect High
School Theater. The Prospect High School is located at
18900 Prospect Rd, in Saratoga.
From the Magic of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Michael Bublé
to Shostakovich and Dvorak, this event will showcase the
range and talent of the musicians in the band. Conducting
this ensemble will be Jason McChristian. The concert is
free, but as always, donations of canned goods will be provid-
ed to West Valley Community Services. These donations
are always appreciated! For more information visit cupertinosymphonicband.org or like us on Facebook facebook.com/CupertinoSymphonicBand.
Did you know:
the City of Cupertino has its own
Instagram page? Follow our page
@cityofcupertino
and use
#SeeCupertino
to showcase your pictures
of our wonderful City!
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We Want your Kitchen Scraps!
Please put your kitchen scraps and old food
that sat in your fridge too long into your brown
yard waste cart to be composted! All com-
postable organic material is collected with yard
waste and is professionally composted to use
in (drought-tolerant) gardens and landscaping.
Food waste may be wrapped in newspaper,
dirty paper towels and old paper bags, or
bagged in CLEAR plastic bags. WITHOUT plas-
tic bags is preferred. Cupertino residents (with
proof of residency) may pick up FREE rich
compost created from organics collected city-
wide, at the City’s pick up site, Stevens Creek
Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road, on Friday
and Saturday mornings, 8:30 – 11 am. The site
must close if it has rained or is raining.
Accepted items for your brown yard waste cart include:
• All food and food scraps (veggies,
fruit, meat, bones, bread, noodles,
coffee grounds, etc.)
• Paper products (paper towels,
tissues, pizza boxes, plates and cups,
egg cartons, take-out boxes, and
waxed cardboard, used tea bags etc.)
• Plant material (clean untreated
wood, wood chopsticks, all plants
and vegetation)
NO ashes, dirt/rock/concrete, pet
waste, plastics or recyclable items are
accepted in the brown cart. We also
CANNOT compost biodegradable
plastics (corn, potato-based, Tater-
Ware™ etc.) since they take too long
to break down at Recology’s
composting facility in Gilroy.
Interested in composting your kitchen
scraps at home? Take a FREE Santa
Clara County-sponsored backyard
composting workshop with UC Extension.
Visit ucanr.edu/hcep or call 408.918.4640 for a
list of dates and locations. Cupertino residents
will receive a free Soil Saver backyard compost
bin after attending a workshop. Limit of one
free bin per household.
Cupertino compost update: Last month
students at Monta Vista High School won a
$1,000 TED project competition to compost
food waste at their school. Cupertino is proud
of its now 64 (and growing!) businesses and
commercial properties, in addition to many
residents, that currently separate organics for
collection. Please join your students and neigh-
bors in helping to divert waste from the landfill
and compost your food waste!
For more information about composting or
collection, visit cupertino.org/environmental,
email environmental@cupertino.org, or
call your Environmental Services team at
408.777.3354.
Shop Green and Shop Local!
GreenBiz Cupertino, the City’s green business
support service, wants you to know that
almost 50 certified green businesses call
our city home. Find
out who they are at cupertino.or/greenbiz,
or search for certified
businesses wherever
you go in our green and
golden state at green-
businessca.org. These
businesses have taken
actions to protect our
local environment and
make our community
healthier by conserving
energy and water,
reducing waste, and
preventing pollution.
When you visit Cuper-
tino’s green business
partners, remember to take your GreenBiz
Discount Card (available at City Hall and at par-
ticipating businesses) for great promotions of
products and services for new customers. If you
have a favorite local shop, restaurant, or other
business that isn’t on our card, encourage them
to join the program so they can appear on next
year’s card! Happy (green and local) shopping!
Clean Our Creeks! Saturday, May 16
Bring family, friends, and neighbors to help
keep our creeks clean and healthy. The City’s
semiannual community creek cleanup is on
Saturday, May 16, 9 am - 12 pm at Creekside
Park, 10455 Miller Avenue. Volunteers and City
staff will clean segments of Calabazas and
Regnart Creeks. Gloves, trash grabbers and
bags will be provided. Volunteers are asked
to complete a waiver form, wear sunscreen
and dress for safety (long sleeves, pants and
old shoes or rain boots). Refreshments will be
offered. Register at cleanacreek.org or call
408.777.3354.
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community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8 am - 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
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 Avenue #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
School Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.org/
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 classic.kiwanis.org
HP Communicator Toastmasters 7 am 10181 Finch Avenue-Bethel
Lutheran Church
408.673.1820 jwassocs.com
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres.Church 6191
Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki Chokshi
falc.org
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.739.1522 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 408.253.7071 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 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 408.920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 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
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org
viewfindersclub.org/Meetings.html
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA,
20803 Alves Drive
408.351.2444 yserviceclub@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 ega-gpr.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,
CA 95129
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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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 hssus.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Alcoholics Anonymous
*Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408. 374.8511 aasanjose.org
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 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall, EOC
MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
MAY 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 6 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
MAY 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
MAY 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
MAY 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
MAY 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
MAY 12 Planning Commission (EOC)*** 6:45 pm
MAY 12 City Council Budget Study Session (Community Hall)4 pm
MAY 13 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6:30 pm
MAY 13 Economic Development Committee (Conf. Rm. A)10 am
MAY 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAY 14 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAY 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
MAY 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAY 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
MAY 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAY 25 Fine Arts Commission Meeting (Cancelled) 7 pm
MAY 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
MAY 27 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6:30 pm
MAY 28 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. 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 will 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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Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to City Clerk, City of Cupertino,
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3223, cityclerk@cupertino.org.
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
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SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION AND
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS) & REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Wong
Absent: Vaidhyanathan
Authorized Cupertino to join an Amicus brief request to be
filed by the Town of Los Altos Hills subject to review with a
cap on expenditure of $1,000
Obtained a briefing and gave direction
Gave direction to the City Manager regarding the City
Attorney position
Conducted interviews and appointed Keita Broadwater and
Vaishali Deshpande to full terms ending January 2019
Adjourned the Special Meeting to the regular City Council
meeting, Cupertino Community Hall Council Chamber,
10350 Torre Avenue
Council received an update from Captain Rick Sung
regarding crime statistics
General Plan Amendment was re-noticed to April 21
Approved the minutes for the February 3 City Council Meeting
Approved the minutes for the March 3 City Council Meeting
Adopted Resolution No. 15-012 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending February 20, 2015
Adopted Resolution No. 15-014 accepting accounts payable
for period ending March 6, 2015
Recommended approval of application for Alcoholic
Beverage License for Eureka! Burger, 19369 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Suite 300
Adopted Resolution No. 14-015 to notice the public of the
intent to vacate a portion of Cordova Road, and set a public
hearing on April 7, 2015 at 6:45 pm (Vaidhyanathan absent)
Postponed the Master Street Tree List item to April 7 (Wong
Abstaining and Vaidhyanathan absent)
Accepted the Public Building Solar Installation Project
Accepted Sports Center Tennis Court retaining wall
replacement project
Directed staff to bring this item regarding cancelling summer
Council meetings back to a future Council meeting
Received the Construction Project Update Report
Received Report on Committee Assignments
City Manager David Brandt noted that the Neighborhood
Block Leader Program won the National League of Cities
Cultural Diversity Award.
Adjourned the meeting to April 7 at 6:45 pm
council actions
– Library News, continued from page 7
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Friends of the Cupertino Library Book Sale
Cupertino Community Hall Saturday, May 16, 9 am – 4 pm Sunday, May 17, 12 - 3 pm
Come on in and browse the gently-read books
for sale--you never know what treasures you
can find!
* Generously sponsored by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library
** Generously sponsored by the Cupertino
Library Foundation
Code Poetry Slam! A Perfect Synthesis
of Computers and Art!Saturday, May 2, 1 - 4 pm, Cupertino Community Hall
“Code Poetry” describes different types of things:
poems written in a programming language, and
meant to be read purely as words on a page; code
that aims for elegant expression within severe
constraints, like a haiku or a sonnet; or code that
generates automatic poetry. (See examples at stanford.edu/~mkagen/codepoetryslam/)
Join code poets from Stanford University in a
wild and fun event hosted by Cupertino’s Poet
Laureate, Jennifer Swanton Brown.
• This three-part event will begin with a
demonstration of the form, its history, and
performance practice.
• The middle part of the afternoon is devoted to
writing code poetry: a workshop open to teens
and adults. No experience with code poetry
necessary, but coding experience required.
Experienced code poets will be available to
provide prompts and support.
• The final hour of the event will be a perfor-
mance “slam” for workshop participants who
want to share their work.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 2,
from 1 - 4 pm in Cupertino Community Hall
and is free and open to the public. Join for the
demonstration and/or performance, or stay for
the whole afternoon. If you want to join the
workshop, please bring your own computer.
Read more at cupertinopoetlaureate.org. Submission deadline
for the June edition is May 6.
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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 8 or more. This class can come to
you! Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency
Services (OES) at 1.408.777.3335, 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 next two PEP classes are: May 6,
6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave,
Cupertino and June 2, 6 – 9 pm, Campbell Com-
munity Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell.
For registration, e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address, phone
number and residential or work address) or con-
tact 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
graduation. 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 July 28 -
Aug 6, Tuesdays through Thursdays 6 - 9 pm with
the final hands-on and graduation August 8,
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All classes will be
held at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave,
Cupertino. 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 call 408.378.4010.
news items
All That BBQ
10493 S. De Anza Blvd.
Tieh Chen Sun
10321 S. De Anza Blvd.
Eureka Restaurant Group
19369 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 300
Ross Dress For Less
20650 Homestead Rd.
Darius Advisory Inc.
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 100
Sterling Bank - Trust FSB
10191 S. De Anza Blvd.
Stein Mart Inc. 384
20590 Homestead Rd.
Sicad Inc.
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 100
The Vitamin Shoppe
20803 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 100
R&V Group LLC DBA Crepe’ em Coming
20955 Stevens Creek Blvd.
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.
May 4, 5 & 8Flo Oy Wong, Visual Storyteller – An inter-
view with a local Chinese American artist who
tells why she transitioned from teaching to
creating art that is inspired by her family’s life
stories.
May 11, 12 & 15Honor Thy Mother – We celebrate Mother’s
Day week with this classic: Monsignor Ronald
Royer proudly tells about his interesting moth-
er in her earlier years. Descriptions of the great
devotion and care he gave to her in her aged
years at his home is inspiring and encouraging.
May 18, 19 & 22 Silicon Valley Rotating Shelter – Men look-
ing to get back to permanent housing and a
sustainable lifestyle are assisted by the faith
community and other volunteers. The Execu-
tive Director tells how this program works and
the impact it has had.
May 25, 26 & 29Flying the Hump – For Memorial Day, we
honor our veterans with this classic interview.
Captain Harry Chagnon relates the struggles
flying the new B-29 bombers across the stormy
Himalayas, nicknamed “The Hump”, against
Japan during World War II.
Welcome New Businesses
– Simply Safe, continued from page 4
Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager
Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm
Karen Goss, Case Manager, is available to
discuss simple issues. No appointment is
needed. English/Cantonese.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, May 14, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9
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