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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene February 2013 - 02.01.2013Crest Award Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Silicon Valley Reads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Get Fit in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Euphrat Museum of Art Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . .3 Citywide Poetry Contest Winners . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 New Single Bag Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Paint Recycling Take-Back Program . . . . . . .10 Is Your Bin Too Full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Create A Sustainable Garden . . . . . . . . . . . .10 How Cars Contribute to Bay Pollution . . . . .11 Street Sweeping Keeps Creeks Clean . . . . .11 Annual Winter Used Book Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cupertino Historical Society Speaker Program . . . .14 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cupertino Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Calling All Performing Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino 2013 Cupertino Silicon Valley Reads Essay Contest for Cupertino Adults and Teens (students in grades 9-12) – see details on page 2 – see details on page 2 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO cupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxVI no.1 | february 2013 Get Fit in 2013 Family Special – 3 Months for $199. The City of Cupertino invites residents to take advantage of this special offer at the Cupertino Sports Center. 2013 CREST Award Nominations Nominations must be in the Public Affairs Office at City Hall by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013 – See details on page 2 happenings in cupertino The City of Cupertino is looking for the nominations for the 2013 CREST (Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken) Award. The CREST award honors outstanding community volunteers, individuals or organizations making major contributions to the quality of life in Cupertino during the 2012 calendar year. The CREST Awards presentation will take place on Wednesday May 29, at Community Hall. Any person, agency or organization is encouraged to submit nominees for consideration. All nominations should be submitted online, mailed or hand-delivered, to the Public Affairs Office at City Hall by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013. Applications postmarked on or before this date will not be accepted if they do not arrive by the deadline. Forms may be sent or brought to the Public Affairs Office, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Indi- viduals may not nominate themselves nor may an organization nominate itself. A relative may not nominate a family mem- ber. Past recipients of CREST within the last five years are ineligible. Nominees need not reside in the City of Cupertino; however, the efforts for which they are being nominated should strongly impact the Cupertino community. For more infor- mation on the award and the nomination form, visit www.cupertino.org/crest. The Cupertino Library Foundation is sponsoring the 2013 Cupertino Silicon Valley Reads essay contest on two books about the “invisible wounds of war.” These books have been selected for Silicon Valley Reads 2013, the regional program that asks everyone in Santa Clara County to read the same books, at the same time, and talk about them. This year’s essay contest question is: “In 500 words, reflect on a difficult personal experience in which you, your family or a friend were involved. How is this experience similar to, or different from, the challenges faced by either Brian Castner, the author of The Long Walk, or Sue Diaz, the author of Minefields of the Heart? What lessons did you learn from either of these authors that would be helpful in dealing with your difficult experience? The entry deadline for the essay contest is Monday, March 18, 2013, before midnight. Two grand prize of $500 will be awarded to a teen and adult winner. There are also two second place prizes of $300. Complete contest rules and submission instructions may be found at: www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org – CREST Award Nominations, continued from page 1 Get Fit, continued from page 1 Silicon Valley Reads, continued from page 1 CITY OF CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT GET FIT IN 2013 Family Special – 3 Months for $199 2 ADULTS AND 2 YOUTH UNDER 18 • INCLUDES FREE CHILD CARE • Full use of the fitness room • 2 racquetball courts • ½ court basketball, badminton, table tennis • Volleyball • Aerobics • Yoga • Pilates • Latin dance • Body sculpting • Circuit training • Strength training • U-Jam • and Zumba Fitness Special includes The Sports Center is open 7 days a week Monday – Friday, 6 am - 10 pm, Saturday, 8 am - 10 pm, Sunday, 8 am - 8 pm 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino CA 95014 408.777.3160 New Member Fitness Special $19 Offer good through 2/28/13 cupertino scene february 2013 2 Cupertino’s Euphrat Museum of Art will present War & Healing, an exhibition offered in conjunction with Silicon Valley Reads 2013 which will feature two books about the invis- ible effects of war. War & Healing looks at war and the healing potential of art. Many of the artists have lived through war first- hand. Three pieces focus on social and internal war. They examine the effects of war on everyone, tell stories, and document global history. Art making is used an an integral part of the healing process. War & Healing invites us to examine our own perceptions about war and reaffirm our sense of humanity. Featured artists are Combat Paper Project with co-founder Drew Cameron, Joyce McEwen Crawford, Thomas Dang, Mike Dooley, Pantea Karimi with Daniel Konhauser, Linden Keiffer, Rolf Kriken, Sanaz Mazinani, Guiseppe Pellicano, Ehren Tool, Elizabeth Travelslight, Diego Marcial Rios, the Justseeds Artist Collective with the Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Xiaoze Xie. Museum hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm. The museum is open on Saturday, March 2, from 10 am - 1 pm and is open to tour groups by appointment. The reception is scheduled on Wednesday, February 27, 5:30 - 7:30 pm with printmaking demonstrations by Diego Marcial Rios. For more information, visit www.deanza.edu/euphrat. Euphrat Museum of Art Exhibition: War & Healing February 4 - March 21, 2013 The winners of the Cupertino Poetry Contest are listed below by age category. Thanks to all poets who entered the first citywide poetry competition. The Cupertino Poet Laureate program received over 100 entries. There were many talented and accomplished writers in our community from which to choose. The judges and Cupertino Poet Laureate, Dave Denny wish to extend hearty congratulations to the winning poets. They were honored at a public awards ceremony held at Cupertino Community Hall on January 24, 2013. Winning poems will also be displayed at the Cupertino Library. Children (ages 6-12) Judge: Laura Oliver First Place $100 Advait Patil “Lessons from Nature” Second Place $50 Hope Nguyen “Nature’s Beauty” Third Place $25 Julie Swei “Thanksgiving” Teens (ages 13-17) Judge: Jennifer Swanton Brown First Place $100 Manasa Gogineni “My Cursive Backbone” Second Place $50 Niveditha Achanta “September 11, 2001” Third Place $25 Meghana Ravikumar “Five Senses” Adult (ages 18 and up) Judge: Sally Ashton First Place $100 Stephanie Pressman “Quantum Gravity, a Love Story” Second Place $50 Amanda Williamsen “Seafood” Third Place $25 Jennifer Swanton Brown “Rural Cemetery” 3 Citywide Poetry Contest Winners volume xxxvi number 1 b y J e r r y Ta l l i n g e r – C u p e r t i n o C E R T m e m b e r simply safe | february Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Do you know that according to the Federal Highway Administration, a pedestrian or bicyclist is killed in the US every seven min- utes and about 59,000 are injured annually? In Cupertino, the winter rain and nightime icy spots make it especially difficult for driv- ers to see pedestrians and bicyclists. Most deaths and injuries could be avoided if the drivers, pedestrians and bicyclist follow some simple safety tips. When Driving a Vehicle • Make sure you fully stop at intersec- tions and red lights and watch for pedes- trians before turning right on red. This is especially important when your view is blocked on the left by another vehicle. Think of the impact you would have on a pedestrian who assumes it is safe to cross at the crosswalk. • Always stop for pedestrians trying to cross at a crosswalk or intersection, marked or not. Even between intersec- tions, watch for jay-walkers trying to cross and make sure they yield to your vehicle and make eye contact with you before proceeding, then use caution. • Be especially careful if you see children playing near the road. Proceed with cau- tion in case they run out into the road. No one wants to hit a child with their vehicle. • Use caution when passing bicyclists on the side of the road. On narrow roads, make sure you have plenty of visibility ahead in case they swerve out from the side of the road. Also, be careful to look for bikes when pulling over in a bike lane for a right turn. When Riding a Bicycle • Wear a bike helmet to protect your head in case of an accident • Remember you are subject to the same laws as vehicles in California unless oth- erwise marked. That means stopping at red lights and stop signs is a must. If you are crossing the road within a crosswalk, walk your bike across. • Always stay in the bike lane when possible and stay single file to allow cars to comfortably pass. • Signal your turns and let drivers know your intentions. Never assume they will see you. Be extra careful around inter- sections and especially when vehicles can turn right on red. • Always wear light clothing or use ap- propriate reflectors, lights and flashers for riding at night. Remember that a red flasher in front is reserved for emergency vehicles only. • Riding a bicycle while listening to music on a headphones takes away one of your important senses for safety. Be safe and wait until you are not riding. Walking and Running • Especially when out at night, wear reflec- tive clothing or a flashing light. Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Seen. • Look both ways (left, right then left again) before crossing an intersection. Hold small children’s hands when crossing the street. • Do not enter the road from between parked cars. • Never assume the driver of the vehicle is going to stop. Make eye contact with the driver before crossing. • Always cross at crosswalks or intersec- tions when possible. A few extra steps may save your life. • Be especially cautious if vehicles are turn- ing right on red lights and their view of you is blocked. – Listening to music on a headphones while crossing a road takes away one of your important senses for safety. Be safe and pull out the earplugs while crossing. – Be especially careful in parking lots. – Hold small children’s hands when in a parking lot. – Do not walk behind vehicles that are backing up. – Do not walk down the center of the parking lot lane to allow vehicles plenty of room to pass. – Look both ways before crossing a parking lot lane. Parents, please review the rules above with your childern to keep them safe. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Teach your child pedestrian and bicycle safety. Review the tips in this article with them.continued on page 14 cupertino scene february 2013 4 roots | b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r Thousands of people stream up Highway 17 out of Los Gatos or come into Los Gatos from Santa Cruz year round, passing some of our valley’s most interesting history – no longer visible from the freeway except in the mind’s eye of old-timers. In the 1950’s our family used to drive up Highway 17, towards what became Lexington Dam (built in 1953). Mother and Dad would usually remark about the little towns of Lexington and Alma, buried beneath the waters of the dam. Mother remembered going on the old road to Santa Cruz that meandered past those little towns and going into the “town” of Holy City where “Father Riker” had his unusual religious enclave. She remem- bered a bear that lived in a big cage in Holy City and that all the buildings that slowly vanished over the years. As kids we would listen to the stories as we went over the mountains, wish- ing we could have seen those towns and sights. Mother always pointed out the railroad tracks carved into the bluffs overlooking Highway 17 on the left. She would tell us stories of the excursion trains that started in San Jose and went over the mountains to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. The trains were gone by the 1950’s, but the railroad. tracks were still visible. The idea of taking an excursion train all the way over the moun- tains excited childhood imaginations and we always wished we could have done that too. Alas, my sisters and I were all born a couple of decades too late to travel on the “Sunshine Special” over to the beach. The story of the building of a narrow gauge rail line beginning at the Alameda in San Jose and continuing through Los Gatos and over the mountains to Felton and Santa Cruz has its beginnings in 1876. The build- ing of the rail line took much longer and cost much more than the owners ever imagined. Opening day on May 15, 1880, was marred by a horrible derailment at Rincon crossing. Fifteen are killed and scores were injured. Morgan Hill attorney, Brian D. Liddicoat has traversed every inch of the old rail line over the Santa Cruz mountains – enduring critters large and small, poison oak, vaga- ries of weather and landslides to document the old rail line, the towns and tunnels along its’ route. The result is a fascinating slide presentation of a by-gone and almost forgot- ten period of history in the valley and the mountains. At one time the rail line that brought probably millions of board feet of timber out of the forests and hundreds of thousands of tourists over to the coast was perhaps the single most profitable narrow- gauge rail line in America. It was considered one of the most beautiful rail passenger jour- neys in the country. Mr. Liddicoat’s research covers the switch from narrow gauge to standard gauge in 1904-06 and how the 1906 earthquake dam- aged the completed work just days after it was finished. The Summit Tunnel collapsed and it took nearly 2 years to re-open the line. The coming of the automobile in the early 1900’s saw the decline of passenger traffic on the line. The end of the timber industry in the mountains and the Great De- pression greatly affected the demand for freight on the line. March 3, 1940 saw the last train to cross the mountains to Santa Cruz. That night, a late winter storm caused heavy landslides that closed the line above Zayante. The trains will never run on it again. The mountain communities served by the rail line opposed the government closing of the line, but to no avail. There are wonderful old photographs of the mountain towns that thrived during the era of the narrow gauge line, but have since vanished from the landscape. The portals of the train tunnels carved out from the mountains were eventually dyna- mited for safety reasons, though one – the Zayante Plug Tunnel – is used to store government documents. Mr. Liddicoat will give his fascinating slide presentation at the February meeting of the Cupertino Historical Society on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in the Cupertino Room at the Quinlan Community Center. Refresh- ments will be served at 6:30 pm and the program is scheduled at 7 pm. Please join us for this unique historical journey back in time to the days when trains traversed the mountains, connect- ing the Santa Clara Valley to the ancient forests, timber towns and on to the Pacific Ocean playground at the Boardwalk. Lost Railroad Tunnels of the Santa Cruz Mountains volume xxxvi number 1 5 cupertino library Featured Program SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: CARE PACkAGE COLLECTION AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY Ongoing Event from February 1 – March 31 South Bay Blue Star Moms and the Cuper-tino Library invite you to donate items for care packages to be sent to soldiers on ac-tive duty. You can drop off your care pack- age items at the Cupertino Library during open hours. The most requested items are power bars, beef jerky, instant coffee and cocoa, tea, sunflower seeds, nuts, instant oatmeal, tuna in foil packs, DVD movies, music CDs, comic books, crossword puzzles, sunscreen and lotions. For a complete list of items needed by troops, visit the website SouthBayBlueStarMoms.org and click on Support. Programs for Children and Families The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of programs for children of all ages. For more information on all of our children’s programs, including our storytimes, please visit the events section of the Library’s website at www.sccl.org, 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 spon- sorship of many of the library’s programs for children and families. CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB Thursday, February 14, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Programs for Teens SILICON VALLEY READS AUTHOR INTERVIEW Friday, February 1, 4 - 5 pm Cupertino Community HallAll high school students and journalism departments are invited to join us for a teen only, press conference interview with SVR 2013 authors, Brian Castner (The Long Walk) and Sue Diaz (Minefields of the Heart). You ask the questions. You get the answers! To register, please call Diane at 408.354.1242. MOCk SAT TEST REVIEW WITH kAPLAN Quinlan Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. in Cupertino. Sunday, February 10, 2 – 4 pm Get follow- up scores from Kaplan’s Mock SAT Test. Learn how raise test scores and improve test taking strategies. Q & A session will be included. ACT PRACTICE TEST WITH THE HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER Saturday, February 16, 2 – 5 pm Cupertino Community Hall Be prepared for the college entrance exams by taking the ACT test. Gain insight, learn new strategies, and improve your scores by practicing with this free test provided by the Huntington Learning Center. Students in grades 10-11 only. Online registration starts Monday, January 21 at 9 am. Space is limited! Contact the Adult/Teen Refer-ence Desk at 408.446.1677 for additional information. SILICON VALLEY READS TEEN BOOk CLUB Thursday, February 21, 4 – 5 pm, Children’s Story Room Celebrate Silicon Valley Reads and join our teen book club to discuss Patricia McCormick’s psychological, wartime thriller, Purple Heart. Register and pick up your copy of the book at Cupertino Library’s Adult Reference Desk after January 17. Registration is required. Space is limited. Ages 13 - 18. ACT PRACTICE TEST REVIEW Saturday, February 23, 2 – 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Review the ACT Practice Test and get helpful tips on how to raise scores. Provided by the Huntington Learning Center. Programs for Adults ESL CONVERSATION CLUB Every Friday from 1 - 2:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Please join us for this fun learning experi- ence. Stop by and improve your English listening and speaking skills, and learn about other cultures in a friendly, casual setting. All levels are welcome. Native speakers of English who would like to vol- 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 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 Web site at: www.sccl.org cupertino scene february 2013 6 unteer to assist with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. @ YOUR SERVICE... PERSONAL E-READ- ER TUTORIALS BY APPOINTMENT Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 from 4 - 6 pm 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 scheduling a personal consultation with our Electronic Resources Librarian! For more information, call the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at 408.446.1677. To book an appointment, please visit our web site: www.sccl.org/at-your-service. FENG SHUI FOR THE YEAR OF THE SNAkE Saturday, February 2, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall Feng Shui master, Mr. Y.C. Sun will use a combination of Feng Shui and I-Ching, the 2000-year-old Chinese law of the universe, to make predictions on global events for 2013, the Year of the Snake. SPEICAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION: Images of the CauCasus Monday, February 4, 7 - 8:15 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join photographer and musician David Couzens in a presentation of photographs from his latest book Images of the Caucasus. Visit the isolated mountaintop monasteries in Georgia, enjoy the peaceful serenity of Lake Sevan in Armenia, marvel at the elegant mosques of Baku, Azerbaijan, and meet friendly people of these new nations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. INVESTING EDUCATION SERIES Wednesday, February 6, 7 pm, Topic: Mutual Funds or ETFs Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm, Topic: Estate PlanningAll workshops will be held in the Cupertino Library Story Room. The Investing Educa- tion Series is presented by the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. A TALk ON SHEN YUN Thursday, February 17, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall To many Americans, Chinese culture is enigmatic and mysterious. To help the American public to better understand Chinese culture, the Asian Art Foundation has launched a program to introduce Chinese traditional culture by means of presenta- tion. The presentation will be featured at the Cupertino Library, and will explore Chinese civilization based on Shen Yun performance. Shen Yun is selected to serve the purpose since the performance covers not only performing arts and visual arts, but also traditional Chinese values and Chinese literature as well. In the presentation, the fundamental elements of traditional Chinese culture and basic knowledge of Chinese performing arts will be introduced. ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, February 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story RoomThe Cupertino Library Book Discussion Group will be reading the Silicon Valley Reads Featured Selection: Minefields of the Heart: A Mother’s Stories of a Son at War. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. INCOME TAx ASSISTANCE Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16, March 2, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 from 1 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story RoomVITA and the Asian Pacific American Inter- nal Revenue Employees (ASPIRE) provide free help filing your income taxes. Please bring the following items: Photo ID and Social Security card or ITIN for each family member, W-2 forms and all 1099 or 1098 forms, a check with your account num-ber for direct deposit, last year’s tax return (if available). Assistance is also available in Chinese, Hindi, and Tagalog. START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT: SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY WITH A GREEN@ HOME DO-IT-YOURSELF TOOLkIT! The City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Library have teamed up to bring library patrons a new, free, eco-friendly service – the Green@Home Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Toolkit! Cupertino Library patrons can borrow 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. After installing the DIY Toolkit’s equipment, which includes CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, a low-flow shower head and weather stripping, patrons can save up to $200 annually. continued on page 11 continued on page 15 volume xxxvi number 1 7 7 adult 50 plus news Sandlot Social 2013 Thursday, Beginning February 7, 9 am – 12 pm Join us for the love of the game; softball for 50+ has hit Cupertino so dust off your cleats and oil the glove. The Memorial Park softball field will be the home of the Sandlot Social on Thursday mornings in 2013. Warm-up and batting practice will begin at 9 am with a pick-up game starting promptly at 10 am. Fee is $38 for the year. February Birthday Social Wednesday, February 13, 12 pm Help us celebrate National Tortellini Day as we enjoy a traditional Italian dish. Jim and Aimee will charm you with their delightful and entertaining, easy listening classic tunes. Members with February birthdays will be honored. Member fee $8. Senior guest add $5 day pass. Space is limited, sign up early. Chinese New Year Celebration Thursday, February 21, 12 - 1:30 pm This year we celebrate the year of the snake. Come join us for a wonderful meal and fabulous entertainment. Pre-regis- tration is required and space is limited so sign-up early. Member Fee $ 10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Safe Medication Use for Seniors Part II - Diabetes Monday, February 11, 10 - 11 am Learn safe ways to control your blood sugar through medication, nutrition and exercise. Part III - Hypertension and Other Cardiovascular Conditions Monday, February 25, 10 - 11 am Learn ways to change your life style, use your meds, and prevent drug interactions. Please sign up at the lobby table. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass Please sign up at the lobby table. Swinging Harmonikatz Concert Wednesday, February 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm The musicians will play mostly Folk, Coun- try, Hawaiian, and Americana songs at this concert, please bring a rhythm instrument to play along with the group. Light refresh- ments provided. Please sign up at the lobby table. Members free, senior guests add $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table. Organic Vegetable Gardening Tuesday, February 26, 1 - 2:30 pm Master Gardner, Edgar Lo, will show you how to grow summer vegetables in your own yard. Learn when, how, and why to plant many varieties that are best for our micro-climates. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. ZUMBAlates Monday, February 25 - April 15, 5:30 - 6:30 pm This new evening combo exercise class is for you! Warm up with Pilates; strengthen your core muscles with Yoga; then low impact aerobics to the Latin music of Zumba Gold. For all levels. Member fee $45 Bridge Class- Play and Learn Tuesday, February 12 - 26, 10 am – 12 pm This class is for beginners who have learned the basics of contract bridge bidding and play, and want to improve their skills. We will learn new bidding techniques and dis- cover how to manage play by playing pre- pared demonstration hands as well as hands we shuffle, deal and play. Member fee $28 each month. Puti Meditation for Health Monday and Tuesday, February 4 - 26, 2 - 4pm Learn meditation skills and relaxation techniques which may reduce stress, improve health and sleeping qualities. English/Mandarin. Member fee $16 each month. Apple Beginning We are very excited to offer you the oppor- tunity to learn the Apple computer which makes its home here in Cupertino. Learn how to navigate an Apple computer with the basics of typing, keyboarding, and the art of using the mouse. Apple Intermediate Thursday, February 21 - March 28, 1 - 3pm Learn how to navigate an Apple computer with the basics of typing and the art of using the mouse. This class will also teach you everything from the basics to amazing shortcuts which will simplify things. Member fee $22 Movie of the Month Wednesday, February 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm The Dish is a 2000 Australian film that tells the story of how the Parkes Observa- tory was used to relay the live television of man’s first steps on the moon, during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Lemonade and popcorn will be served. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. cupertino scene february 2013 8 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: www.cupertino.org/50plus ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on any trip. TOURS ReDiscover Cuba – A Cultural Exploration, March 10 - 18, 2013, $4,219 per person, double occupancy Travel to Cuba to participate and engage in a full- time schedule of activities involving meaningful interaction between you and local people. Highlights include Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Havana, and Ernest Hemingway’s home. Space limited, sign up soon! kentucky – Unbridled Spirit, April 15 - 19, 2013 Experience the horse capital of the world, Bourbon County, young Abraham Lincoln, and the unique character of the cities, and towns that make Ken- tucky…. Kentucky! Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria, September 18 - 27, 2013, $4,406 double occupancy. Highlights include Chateau de Chillon, Bern Dian Around, Montreux Golden Pass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant Bavaria, Oberammergau, and more! DAY TRIPS Saint Michael Trio at villa Montalvo, Sunday, February 10, $89 Mardi Gras Travel Show, Tuesday, February 12 On Golden Pond, Wednesday, February 13, $101 From Russia With Love, Wednesday, February 20, $TBA Masterpieces of Dutch Painters, Tuesday, February 26, $73 Flower Power with Gary, Friday, March 8, $TBA China’s Terracotta Warriors, Tuesday, March 12, $65 Paragon Livermore Outlets, Wednesday, March 27, $37 Golden Gate Fields, Thursday, April 4, $78 See What’s Blooming at Golden Gate Park, Thursday, April 11, $99 Jersey Boys, Wednesday, April 24, $99 The Better Part The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Channel 15 at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. FEBRUARY 4, 5 & 8 The Redenbacher Popcorn to Socks – Orville Redenbacher’s daughter, Billie At- wood, and grandson, Kevin Fish, tell us fun stories about his life. Billie also talks about being a socks collector. FEBRUARY 11, 12 & 15 Courage and Compassion – Bay Area author, Marty Brounstein will talk about his fascinating factual book about courage, compassion and World War II history for Jews living in Holland. FEBRUARY 18, 19 & 22 Fundraising and Charities – Learn about fund raising and charities from a professional, certified, fundraiser, CFRE. You will also find out how to check on a charity and see if they are financially responsible. FEBRUARY 25, 26 & MARCH 1 Escape to the West – A German family’s harrowing two-year trek to get to the American side of occupied Germany. Age Well, Drive Smart Wednesday, March 6, 9 am - 1 pm This free seminar is presented by the California Highway patrol and the topics that will be covered include: myths about older drivers, rules of the road, safe driving tips and much more. The course includes a certificate of completion that some insurance companies have accepted for discounts, but it does vary by company. RTC Clipper Card Presentation Monday, March 11, 10 am - 11 am Learn how to use the Clipper Card to pay fares for bay area transit systems- Muni, Bart, AC Transit, VTA, etc. The Clipper Card also serves as proof of eligibility to ride a reduced fair. Volunteer Corner Calling All Boomers • Lead. • Inspire. • Change the World, Again. If you are 50+, we need you. Log on at www.cupertino.org/volunteer volume xxxvi number 1 9 eco news | february Cupertino’s New Single Use Bag Ordinance On January 15, 2013, the City of Cupertino joined a long list of cities and counties that are making the tran- sition to reusable shopping bags. As of October 1, 2013, the free distribution of disposable, thin plastic carryout bags by retailers will be prohibited. Similar to ordinances adopted by neighboring communities including San Jose, Sunnyvale and Moun- tain View, a ten cent ($0.10) charge will be required for paper carryout bags. Res- taurants, non-profit organizations, and customers paying with WIC, CalFresh or food stamp cards are exempt from the requirements. Protective paper or plastic bags, without handles, used to segregate items such as meat, produce, wine, gift cards or prescriptions within a shopping bag may be provided at no charge. For more informa- tion on the adopted ordinance, please visit www.cupertino.org/reusebags. Paint Recycling – Take Back Program Disposing of paint the right way just got easier. You may bring your used household paint back to one of 20 paint retail loca- tions in Santa Clara County. Find a drop- off site at hhw.org. Paint must be in the original can with a label. Please do not place paint in your garbage cart or pour it down the drain. You may also dispose of paint and household hazardous waste through Waste Management (WM) At Your Door services. Appointments are required via www.wmatyourdoor.com or 800.449.7587. Did the Garbage Company miss a pickup? To avoid a missed pickup on garbage day and to help prevent litter on your street, be sure that your garbage, recycling, and compost bin lids are completely closed when placed at the curb. Do not overfill containers. The garbage company may not empty your overfilled container, due to it being overweight. In addition, a container lid that is not completely closed exposes waste to rodents, birds, and wind that could scatter unsightly litter, and allow garbage into your storm drainage system. Garbage that enters a stormdrain flows to our local creeks and bay, which can be hazardous to water quality, animal and aquatic life, and increase the potential for flooding. If you have excess garbage, recycling, or organic material, consider setting it out over multiple service days, call Recology at 408.725.4020 for extra weight tags (for a fee), or utilize one of your free On-Call pickup days. Create A Beautiful, Healthy, Sustainable Garden & Learn to Compost Too Attend a Compost Basics and ‘Worm Com- posting Basics workshop. Each class lasts about 2 hours and there is no charge to attend. To pre-register, please contact the Santa Clara County Composting Rotline @ 408.918.4640 at least 72 hours prior to the class. Please visit www. reducewaste.org/classes to view the 2013 scheduled classes in Santa Clara County. The Earth Machine compost, worm bins, and composting accessories will be available for sale at all workshops. Adults only please. Residents are welcome to attend any workshop within the county. cupertino scene february 2013 10 How Do Cars Contribute to Bay Pollution? The peak time for water pollution is the rainy season. All cars contribute pollution to our watershed and it can be prevented! Washing, changing oil, leaking fluids, and engine cleaning create a pollution problem. Auto fluids and metals, such as copper from brake pads and tire wear, build up on our driveways, streets and parking lots every day. During rainstorms, rainwater carries these pollutants into the storm drain, which empties directly into our local creeks and San Francisco Bay. When pollution enters these ecosystems it can harm plants and animals, such as Steelhead Salmon that spawn within these waterways. To prevent pollution please follow these basic car tips: • Fix all leaks as soon as possible. Do not allow vehicles to drip fluids onto the street or into the gutter. • Changing the Oil – Use a drip pan when draining oil and a funnel to pour used motor oil into one-gallon plastic containers with tight-fitting, screw-top lids. (Milk and water jugs with pop-on lids are acceptable.) Lids must be taped securely! Place up to 2 one-gallon con- tainers next to your recycling bin for pickup. Fully-drained, used oil filters may be put next to your recycling bin in a sealed, leak-proof bag. • Engine Degreasing – Engine cleansers contain highly toxic degreasers that are dangerous to work with and harmful to our watershed. Read labels carefully before you buy. • Washing Your Car – Washing your car in the driveway, street, or carport can send detergents, oil, brake dust, metals and other chemicals directly to our local creeks and the Bay. Before washing, clean brake dust off wheels with paper towels and dispose of the towels in the trash. Wash your car in an unpaved area or better yet, take it to a commercial car wash. Discounts are available at www.mywatershedwatch.org. By protecting the watershed, creeks and Bay, you are protecting the environment for yourself, the fish you eat, your children, and future generations. Street Sweeping keeps Our Creeks Clean What’s the connection between our creeks and street sweepers? Streets are swept twice monthly to protect our environment. A street sweeper’s pri- mary job is to remove metal particles and hazardous waste left by passing vehicles. Although virtually invisible, these parti- cles wash into storm drains and into our creeks and the Bay, where they can harm fish and wildlife. How can residents help? Move your vehicle off the street before 6 am on sweep day. One parked car means a space equal to three cars that cannot be swept because the sweeper must avoid the car. Prune street tree branches to at least 14 feet above the street as sweepers need to steer clear of low branches. Street tree pruning requires a permit. Before sweep day, rake up leaves from the street and store them in your yardwaste (organics) bin for the next collection day. Annual Winter Used Book Sale The Annual Winter Used Book Sale for the benefit of the Cupertino Library, hosted by the Friends of the Cupertino Library will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 & 10, 2013 in the Cupertino Community Hall located at 10350 Torre Avenue, between the Library and City Hall. Sale hours are Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday noon to 3 pm. The children’s book area is open only to children from 9 am to noon on Saturday. The popular “Bag Day” is on Sunday where bags are sold for $3 each and bag buyers can fill up their bags from the remaining unsold, non-select books and media. volume xxxvi number 1 11 community calendar 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 20920 McClellan Rd.408.996.0558 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 Schools Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176 American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 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 CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 HP Communicater Toastermasters 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 American Association of University Women 11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church 728 West Fremont Ave. 408.298.6560 eadorable@sbcglobal.net Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA* 10 am - 1:30 pm Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991 Ask for Janki Chokshi falc.org CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 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 HP Building 48L, Carmel Conference Room 19483 Pruneridge Avenue 408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp. com Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center-In Cupertino Room 408.996.0750 viewfindersclub.org Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite 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*10-1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org 2 SAT 4 MON 5 TUE 7 THUR 8 FRI 16 SAT 17 SUN 18 MON 20 WED FEB CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. cupertino scene february 2013 12 21 THUR 22 FRI 26 TUES 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 Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 408.996.9111 BNI.com Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.253.8394 oa.org Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement Community 408.996.8119 ega-gpr.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 408.267.3397 malihini.org Montevideo premiere at BlueLight Cinemas see showtimes 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino 408.255.2552 bluelightcinemas.com Alcoholics Anonymous* Women's Group 7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 408.374.8511 aasanjose.org 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 FEB CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL FEB 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm FEB 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm FEB 6 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm FEB 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:15 am FEB 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm FEB 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)***7 pm FEB 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm FEB 13 Teen Commission (QCC Conf. Rm.)6:15 pm FEB 14 Administrative Hearing (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm FEB 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am FEB 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm FEB 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm FEB 20 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm FEB 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am FEB 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm FEB 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm FEB 27 Teen Commission (QCC Conf. Rm.) 6:15 pm FEB 28 Administrative Hearing (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 www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda volume xxxvi number 1 13 SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None Accepted the Civic Center Master Plan Framework report and provided direction to staff Obtained briefing from legal counsel for Initiation of Litigation and gave direction Obtained briefing from legal counsel for Significant Exposure to Litigation and took no action Approved the November 5th City Council minutes Approved the November 13th City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 12-132 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 26, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-133 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending November 02, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-134 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending November 09, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-135 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending November 16, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-136 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending November 21, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-137 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending November 30, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-138 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending December 07, 2012 Accepted the Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012 Adopt Resolution No. 12-139 amending Resolution No. 12-121 amending the Unrepresented Employee Compensation Program; adopt Resolution No. 12- 140 amending Resolution No. 12-122 amending the City Attorney Employees’ Compensation Program by renaming/establishing an Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program Adopted Resolution No. 12-141 to declare weeds a nuisance and set hearing date of January 15th for objections to proposed removal Approved Alcohol Beverage License for, Bombay Oven Inc., 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard Approved Alcohol Beverage License for, Safeway Inc., West Homestead Road and North De Anza Boulevard Adopted Resolution No. 12-142 to approve the 2012 – 2013 Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funding request of $100,000 Adopted Resolution No. 12-143 to accept Improve- ment Agreement for, George Chia-Jung Chang and Suk-Yee Chung, 10397 Palo Vista Road, APN: 357-03-027 Adopted Resolution No. 12-144 to accept Improve- ment Agreement for, Rajat Gupta and Puja Gupta, 22388 Santa Paula Avenue, APN: 357-05-034 Adopted Resolution No. 12-145 to accept Improve- ment Agreement for, Mehrdad Mojgani and Homa Mojgani, 22717 San Juan Road, APN: 342-17-025 Adopted Resolution No. 12-146 with direction to allow staff to use discretion in using the budgeted amount regarding a Lehigh Air Quality Study Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 12- 2101 “prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl in City parks and amending Section 1.12.160 B to set a fine specifically for this code violation” Council agreed to direct the City Manager to write a letter to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) expressing appreciation for its concern for the health of Cupertino residents council actions Simply Safe, Continued from Page 4 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 Emer- gency 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 Prepared- ness Workshop (PEP) Earthquake safety, Disaster preparation, Disaster communication tips, First aid tech- niques that save lives, Home safety, Fire Safety including how to use a fire extinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions – and more! The next PEP classes are on Tuesday, February 12, 6 – 9 pm, Campbell Community Center (Orchard City Banquet Hall), 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell. For Registra- tion by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org, (provide your full name, e-mail address, phone number and residential or work address in the West Valley, or email stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org or call 408.341.4422. Cupertino Historical Society & Museum Speaker Program February 26, 2013 Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Room 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino Refreshments: 6:30 pm, Presentation: 7 pm The Lost Railroad Tunnels of the Santa Cruz Mountains Attorney Brian Liddicoat will entertain the attend- ees with a photographic history of the South Pacific Coast railroad line that once ran through the Santa Cruz Mountains from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz via Felton. Having hiked and uncovered the entire right-of-way (with the poison oak and dog bites to prove it), Brian will talk about the line’s amazing construction in the 1870s and show what remains of it now, including photographs of the great tunnels that still lie under Highway 17 and the Summit Road. For more information contact the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum at 408.973.1495 or email cuphistsociety@sbcglobal.net cupertino scene february 2013 14 news items Submission deadline for the March edition is Februrary 6. Library News, Continued from Page 7 The Cupertino Alert System Cupertino has a new system to alert residents. Get alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Cupertino Alert System. This notification system enables the City to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of build- ings or neighborhoods. You can receive alerts on your home phone, work phone, mobile phone, SMS, FAX or email. Sign- up today and keep informed by signing up now at www.cupertino.org/cas or if no internet access call the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335. Calling All Performing Artists! Are you a musician? A singer? A dancer? An entertainer? Do you have a song, poem, reading, performance piece that relates to the environment? If so, the City of Cupertino invites you or your group to share your talents with the public at the City’s 5th Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2013. By inviting visual and vocal talents to participate in this year’s event, the City hopes to create new ways for our community members to learn about and interact with natural resources and the environment. Also at the Cupertino Library: 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. For Your Information: THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTIONS – PRINT, DVD AND BLURAY FORMATS NOW AVAILABLE Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, these Bestseller Collections are designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestselling book or movie (in DVD or BluRay formats) when you visit the Library. The items are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS The Santa Clara County Library District subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including business, science and literature. Go to the Library’s webpage at www.sccl.org and click on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You can research your family history using Heritage Quest, access full- text product reviews from Consumer Re- ports, search the Encyclopaedia Britanni- ca Online, and much more. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677. Welcome New Businesses AGC Electronics America 19200 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 230 Denise East Consulting 10635 Johnson Ave Erick’s DeliCafe 19652 Stevens Creek Blvd Extraordinary Soup & More 20371 Stevens Creek Blvd Islands Restaurants LP DBA islands 20750 Stevens Creek Blvd Skyhigh Networks inc 1601 S De Anza Blvd, Ste 248 Sundial iP LLC 20370 Town Center Ln, Ste 140 volume xxxvi number 1 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 www.cupertino.org THE SCENE IS PRINTED ON 40% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLE PAPER WITH SOY INK Block Leader Program: cupertino.org/blockleader Building Department: cupertino.org/building Cupertino Website: cupertino.org Cupertino Facebook: cupertino.org/facebook Cupertino Twitter: cupertino.org/twitter City Channel: Comcast 26, U-verse 99, cupertino.org/citychannel Code Enforcement: cupertino.org/codeenforcement Commissions: cupertino.org/commissions Emergency Preparedness: cupertino.org/emergency Job Opportunities: www.cupertino.org/jobs Neighborhood Watch www.cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning Public Works: www.cupertino.org/publicworks Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Main Line 408.777.CITY 408.777.3200 City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org Public Works 408.777.3354 publicworks@cupertino.org Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org CITY DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES