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Crest Award Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Distinguished Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compost Available Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Pest Control Info Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
What to do with Hazardous Waste . . . . . . .10
Greenfingers to the Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Children’s Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Silicon Valley Reads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Summer Nature Days Outdoor Camp . . . . . . . .11
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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
Earth Day & Arbor Day Festival
Saturday, April 6, 11 am – 3 pm, Civic Center Plaza
The City of Cupertino will proudly host its 5th Anni-
versary Earth Day & Arbor Day Festival on Saturday,
April 6 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Civic Hall Plaza,
right next to the library!
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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
cupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxvI no.2 | march 2013
CREST Award Nominations
Nominations must be in the Public Affairs Office
at City Hall by 4:30 pm on Friday,
March 8, 2013
Big Bunny Fun Run
March 30, 2013, 9 am, Cupertino Civic Center
Events: 5K Run, 2.5K Walk, Kids Run
Registration Includes: T-shirt, Raffle
Ticket, and the Charity: Water Donation
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happenings in cupertino
Looking to fill your family’s post-Easter,
pre-spring-break weekend with the perfect
balance of food truck sampling, hands-on
art activities, live performance watching,
and lots of environmental learning? The
City has JUST the event for you!
The 2013 event will showcase the ABCs and
123s of growing greener for the greater good:
from looking under the hood of an electric
vehicle, to learning how to compost, to
understanding more about solar technolo-
gies, to planting a native garden; there’ll
be something for adults and kids alike.
Please join the City and its 100+ nonprofit
and business partners to explore new and
fun ways you can help create a healthy, safe
and environmentally vibrant community to
live, learn, work and play.
Calling All Environmental Partners!
Are you looking for ways to amplify your
organization’s outreach activities, boost your
membership base or elevate green product
sales? Consider hosting a booth at Cuper-
tino’s 2012 Earth Day Festival on Saturday,
April 6th. This is a FREE event, with ~5,000
guests expected, can help to showcase the
programs, services and products your organi-
zation offers. Register your organization at:
cupertinoearthday.eventbrite.com
or contact erinc@cupertino.org for more
information.
Got Talent? Perform @ Earth Day!
Are you a musician? A singer? A dancer?
An entertainer? Do you have a song, poem,
reading or 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 6th. Through artistry, the City hopes to
create new ways for our community members
to learn about and interact with the environ-
ment. For more information, contact erinc@
cupertino.org.
Community volunteers Needed!
Is your organization looking for a
unique (and super fun!) commu-
nity service opportunity? Are
you an individual interested in
sharing your time to support a
community-wide festival? If so,
the City needs your help to en-
sure the success of its 5th Annual
Earth Day Festival. To register
to volunteer, please visit:
cupertinoearthdayvolunteers.
eventbrite.com or to
learn more, please contact
michelag@cupertino.org.
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The start of spring signals the time for the
annual Big Bunny Fun Run, an event that
celebrates our positive, healthy, and con-
nected community. No matter your fitness
level, there is something for everyone at the
Big Bunny Fun Run. The more competitive
athlete will find the 5K run challenging,
while others will enjoy the leisurely paced
2.5K walk. Children will have a blast par-
ticipating in the Kids Run where everyone
is a winner.
The Big Bunny Fun Run is honored to
support the Charity: Water as they work
to provide clean water to needy commu-
nities in the developing world. $5 of every
registration will go towards their efforts to
bring this life giving substance to those who
need it most. By working together, we can
help create positive, healthy, and connected
communities all over the world. Charity:
water is a non-profit organization bringing
clean and safe drinking water to people in
developing nations. The
goal is to raise enough
money to provide 200
people with access to
clean water. For more
information and regis-
tration visit www.cu-
pertino.org/bigbun-
ny.
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Distinguished Artist Award
Application deadline: Friday,
May 17, 4:30 pm.
The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is
Accepting Applications for “Distinguished
Artist” and “Emerging Artist” The Cuper-
tino Fine Arts Commission welcomes
applications for the 2013 “Distinguished
Artist of the Year” and “Emerging Artist
of the Year.” There is a cash award of $500
for winner in each category.
The Fine Arts Commission’s purpose is to
foster and encourage artists while preserv-
ing and advancing the arts for the benefit
of the citizens of Cupertino. Each year the
Commission presents an award to one or
more deserving artists in recognition of
local talent.
The Emerging Artist Award, for those
ages 30 or younger, was established to
encourage and recognize younger artists
with artistic promise. The Distinguished
Artist Award is for those ages 31 or older,
whose work displays merit and excellence.
The candidates must practice their art in
Cupertino, or be residents and/or students
in the community. Both performing and
visual artists will be considered. Awards
will be presented in the Fall. Forms are
available from the City Clerk’s Office,
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or
on the website at www.cupertino.org/
distinguishedartist. For more informa-
tion call City Clerk at 408.777.3217, or
send email to cityclerk@cupertino.org.
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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 are
eligible to be nominated for the CREST Award. Individuals of
all ages will be considered. The CREST Awards presentation
will take place on Wednesday May 29, in the 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.
Individuals may not nominate themselves nor may an organization nominate itself.
A relative may not nominate a family member, and 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 information on the award and the nomination form,
visit www.cupertino.org/crest.
Emily Zhang, 2012 Emerging Artist Winner
“untitled (flowers)”
Carrie Zeidman, 2012 Distinguished Artist Winner
“Freedom Roses in the East”
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simply safe | march
Smart Phone Apps for Safety,
Emergency Preparedness, and
Disaster Information
As the smart phones becomes more preva-
lent you should load the apps which may
save your life, provide information on being
more prepared and keep your family safe
when a disaster strikes. The following are
just a few examples of the available apps for
iPhones or Android phones. Be sure to check
the ratings and reviews before you purchase
any apps.
Ready 95014 – Cupertino’s app that
provides information on how to prepare for
disasters which may affect Cupertino, what
you should do after a disaster, and quick ac-
cess to Cupertino Radio which will broadcast
local information after a disaster. (Free)
FEMA – Provides information on disaster
preparation and checklists, recovery tips,
maps of disaster recovery centers and shel-
ters. (Free)
First Aid by American Red Cross – Provides
basic emergency first aid information for the
most common types on injuries. (Free)
GPSHelpMe! – Maps of your location. With
a few clicks will send out a message via
email or SMS on your GPS location, nature
of the problem, and important rescuer medi-
cal information to a predetermined contact
list. A must for hikers, boaters and everyone
in or traveling to an earthquake, tornado,
tsunami, or hurricane zone. ($4.99)
ICE (In Case of Emergency) – Provides
information on the login screen for the
phone number to your emergency contacts,
basic health information for emergency
responders. ($1.99)
Earthquake by American Red Cross –
Gives information on how to plan ahead
and information on current earthquakes in
your area. After a major earthquake it will
help direct you to any open shelters. (Free)
Wildfires by American Red Cross – Gives
information on how to plan ahead and infor-
mation on current wildfires in your area. It
will direct you what to do in the event of a
wildfire in your area. (Free)
Pet First Aid: For Your Dog, Cat, Puppy,
or Kitten – Help with First Aid to pets in
an emergency or just in the everyday life of
your pet. Track pet vaccinations and other
information on your pet. Information on
lethal doses of various items your pet may
ingest. ($3.99)
Pocket First Aid & CPR from the American
Heart Association – This app has hundreds
of videos and information on CPR, choking,
bites, bruises, burns, seizures, diabetic
emergencies and more. ($1.99)
Web Resources for Disaster
Preparedness and Related
Information
Even if you do not own a smart phone you
can look up lots of valuable information
on the Internet. Here are just a few of the
many web sites which offer valuable local
and general information.
www.cupertino.org – Look under
‘Emergency Preparedness’ for local
disaster and emergency information.
Local emergency reporting stations and
volunteer opportunities are listed here.
www.sccgov.org/sites/scc/healthandsafety/
Pages/Disaster-Preparedness.aspx - Look
here for Santa Clara County Emergency
Preparedness information.
www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide -
This is the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) site which contains valu-
able disaster preparedness and recovery
information.
Remember, the above represent only a few
of the local sources for information and ser-
vices related to disaster preparedness. Many
classes and volunteer opportunities exist
in Cupertino which enable you to prepare
yourself and ‘give back’ to the community.
If you do only one thing to prepare this month…
Load a few emergency apps on your smart phone or look at a few
web sites on emergency preparedness.
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roots |
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Blooming mustard is coloring the hills and
small areas of the valley with yellow. I did a
ROOTS story on mustard some years ago...
imagine a valley full of mustard as tall as
a horse... with huge grizzly bears sleeping
in it, hidden from unwary travelers picking
their way through. A startled snort from
the horse and its’ rider knew there was dan-
ger very close! Imagine that confrontation...
very scary! We zip through the valley on
freeways now... the mustard grows much
smaller in patches on the hills and the
grizzlies are long gone. We have our own
dangers from speeding cars and trucks.
Found some nice pictures
of bygone eras in our val-
ley’s history and thought
you all might like to see
them. One photo shows
a large Native American
grinding bowl and pestle.
These bowls and long
grinding tools used to be
found near the many creeks
that wind down from the
mountains. Grandmother
saved several found on the
old ranch near Regnart
Creek and Genevieve
Ziegler saved a couple
of very large bowls found
farther up the canyon.
Since the tools were made
of stone, they were very
heavy and probably not
moved around very much.
It would have been pleas-
ant, grinding acorns and
seeds near the creeks.
Another photo shows a
man called “Old Marcello”,
one the last of the mission
Native Americans. It was
estimated he was nearly
130 years old at the time
of his death. That age
would probably have been
determined by his mem-
ories of events, storms,
floods, droughts and
corroborated by others.
Marcello was 6 1/2 feet
tall, an unusual height for that day. I don’t
know if his memories were recorded – that
would be research for another day. One can
only imagine the changes Marcello saw in
his lifetime.
The Spanish explorers came and the first
settlements in our valley were the missions
and presidios at San Jose and Santa Clara.
Mexican law at the time prohibited outsiders
from entering California without permission.
They knew that the rich lands and favor-
able climate would draw people who would
pose a threat and take away the land.
When Yankee trappers like Jedediah Smith
and his friends came, they weren’t put in
jail but had to promise to leave and not
return to California. One of the mission
padres, Father Duran, even gave them food
and clothing. Of course Smith did come
back to California – his party was attacked
by Native Americans and ten trappers were
killed. Then the rest were arrested and put
in jail. They were once more expelled from
California and went to Oregon, where all
but Smith and two others were killed by the
natives. Smith River in northern California
is named after the trapper and explorer.
The discovery of gold
changed California’s
history forever. We became
part of the United States
in just two years, due to
the huge influx of human-
ity from the east, mid-west
and countries around the
world – not surprisingly,
California has been grow-
ing ever since. In our
valley, “gold” was in the
rich and fertile soil and
now our “gold” is in the
healthy business and
academic climate. Our
“gold” is also in the people
who live, work, play,
worship and contribute
much to our community,
valley and country.
Fast forward to the
machine age and our
final picture shows a bucolic drive
over the Santa Cruz Mountains.
There was no date on the picture
but the cars look like 1930’s models.
Highway 17 was a two-lane road with
wide shoulders. Three cars in the
photo - no traffic and probably travel-
ing around 35-40 miles an hour.
A lovely, leisurely Sunday drive.
Bits n’ Pieces n’ Pictures
A.
D.
B.C.
A. We can go to Santa Cruz on this beautiful paved
highway. The Indians had to cross the mountains on foot
through narrow paths which they made themselves. –
Picture courtesy San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
B. The first men who came to California across the
mountains from the East were trappers. – Picture
courtesy University of California.
C. This is “Old Marcello” one of the last Santa Clara
Valley Indians. He was six and one half feet tall and lived
to be 130 years old. His clothes are American. – From
an old picture
D. This is an Indian grind stone. It was found many years
ago near Lawrence Station, not far from where Jefferson
Union School is now. – From an old picture.
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cupertino library
Featured Program
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: CARE PACK-
AGE COLLECTION AT THE CUPERTINO
LIBRARY
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 puz-
zles, 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 Chil-
dren’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
sponsorship of many of the Library’s
programs for children and families.
CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, March 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.
HEALTHY MEALS FOR KIDS WITH
CHEF SCOTT DAvIS
Sunday, March 17, 12 – 1 pm
Cupertino Community HallProgram for children ages 6 - 11.
Registration in person at the Children’s
Reference Desk is required.
Get The Culinary Dude, Chef Scott Davis,
to show you how to let your imagination
soar in the kitchen. With the goal of em-
powering people in the kitchen, his class-
es and programs are presented in a non-
threatening, pressure-free environment.
Programs for Teens
TEEN TRIvIA CHALLENGE
Thursday, March 14, 7 – 8 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Got all the right answers? Do you really
know jack? If so, join us for this fun-filled
event that is sure to put your smarts to the
test in Cupertino Library’s, first-ever, Teen
Trivia Challenge. Teams will compete by
answering questions in various categories
that include: geography, science, music,
movies, pop culture, and local history. Sign
up as a team, or compete by yourself. No
more than 5 people per team. Snacks and
beverages will be served. Winning team
receives free gift cards. Registration is re-
quired and can be done at the Cupertino
Library’s 2nd floor adult reference desk, or
call 408.446.1677. Ages 12 –19 only.
TEEN IRON CHEF
Sunday, March 17, 2 - 3 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Just like the TV show, but now it’s your
turn to put your cooking skills to the test!
Don’t miss out on the food and fun as teen
participants split into teams and are giv-
en thirty minutes to create a delicious dish
that will be evaluated by a guest judge. In-
gredients and appliances will be provided.
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Registration is required and can be done at
the Cupertino Library’s 2nd floor adult ref-
erence desk, or call 408.446.1677. Ages 12
–18 only.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
Thursday, March 21, 4 – 5 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for fun, friends, and food as our
Teen Book Club discusses the chilling,
mystery, The Body of Christopher Creed
by Carol Plum-Ucci. Register and pick up
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
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To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using our
online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: www.sccl.org
The Cupertino Library will be closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter.
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your copy of the book at the 2nd floor, adult
reference desk. Space is limited. Ages 13-18.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Programs for Adults
SILICON vALLEY READS 2013 EvENT:
A Staged Reading of Back Home
Sunday, March 3, 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Local celebrities join young actors for this
staged reading of Back Home, by Chicago
journalist and author Julia Keller, the sto-
ry of a family’s reactions when Dad returns
from combat with several injuries.
SILICON vALLEY READS 2013 EvENT:
Two Movie Screenings
Saturday, March 9, 2 and 3:15 pm
Cupertino Library Story RoomThe Cupertino Library is pleased to present:
Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq 2 – 3:15 pm
Actor James Gandolfini interviews 10
soldiers and Marines about their feelings on
their future, their physical and psychological
disabilities, and their devotion to America.
Striking a Chord 3:15 - 3:45 pm
The second screening a special film that
brings the audience into the army bases in
Iraq, showing the boredom and isolation,
the effect of repeated deployments, and the
need to create experiences that bring the
troops some consolation.
ESL CONvERSATION CLUB
Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 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 speak-
ers of English who would like to volunteer
to assist with the ESL Conversation Club,
please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
vITA – FREE TAx ASSISTANCE
Saturdays, March 2, 16, 23, 30, 1 – 5 pm,
Cupertino Library Story Room
VITA and the Asian Pacific American In-
ternal Revenue Employees (ASPIRE) will
provide free help filing your income taxes.
Assistance is available in English, Chinese,
Hindi, and Tagalog. Assistance will be
provided on a first come, first served basis.
For best results, please bring the following
documents with you:
• 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 number for direct deposit
• Last year’s tax return (if you have it)
FAFSA WORKSHOP
Monday, March 11, 6 – 8 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Planning to attend college or graduate
school in the 2013 - 14 school year? Then
don’t miss this Financial Aid Workshop. It
will cover the financial aid process, types
of grants, requirements for financial aid,
and how to complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid online (FAFSA.
gov). This workshop will be held in an open
house, hands-on format, so please bring a
laptop, your / your parents’ Social Security
number, your / your spouse’s or parents’
financial records including the most recent
1040A or 1040EZ tax form or the most
recent W-2, recent bank statements, busi-
ness and investment records, your driver’s
license number and Alien Registration
number to get the most out of the program.
MASTER GARDENERS: Growing Tomatoes
Wednesday, March 13, 7 – 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Cupertino Library’s informational “Master
Gardeners” programs continue this month
with a summer preview. Come learn from
UC Cooperative Extension Master Gar-
dener Alice Schwegman about growing
your own tomatoes and how to keep them
healthy throughout the season. We’ll cover
the basics as well as season-long integrated
pest management for tomatoes.
CHINESE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, March 14, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss Zettai
hinkon :sekai riaru hinkongaku kogi by
Kota Ishii. This program is conducted
in Mandarin Chinese. This program is
sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library.
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adult 50 plus news
The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults
50+ remain active, engaged, and participat-
ing at the Cupertino Senior Center. This
fund provides assistance to offset the cost for
senior center membership and registration
for classes and events. The program is avail-
able from November 1 to June 30, or until
the funds are depleted. Please contact the
senior center 408.777.3150 for more details.
volunteer Corner
William Arthur Ward once said, “Feeling
gratitude and not expressing it is like
wrapping a present and not giving it.”
The Cupertino Senior Center would like to
invite you to share your stories of a time
you felt gratitude. With your story you may
lead someone to action, inspire a good deed,
or brighten someone’s day.
Share your stories – Please Celebrate
Service and National Volunteer Week with
us by telling us about the impact volunteers
are having in your community. As Synthia
Ozick suggests, “We often take for granted
the very things that most deserve our grati-
tude.” This is an opportunity for you to
recognize a friend or a volunteer effort that
may have been over looked. We will select
one story for each day of the week for Na-
tional Volunteer Week to share on our web-
site (cupertino.org/50plus) and Facebook
cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook)
page. Please submit your stories to Justin
Cecil at SeniorCntr@cupertino.org or
drop them by the Cupertino Senior Center
front desk. The deadline for submissions is
April 17, 2013. Find your volunteer opportu-
nities with the Cupertino Senior Center and
the City of Cupertino by visiting us online
at www.cupertino.org/volunteer or
simply stop by our front desk.
Happening Now!
Sandlot Social 2013
Thursdays, 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 9am with a pick-up game starting
promptly at 10am. Fee is $38 for the year.
St. Patrick’s Day and
Birthday Bash
Wednesday, March 13, 12 pm
Wear your green! We are celebrating March
birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day together
with a traditional home-cooked-style corned
beef with all the trimmings. For entertain-
ment, Phil Lenihan, a senior center vol-
unteer, will play Highland pipes and Irish
dancers will perform their traditional dances.
Members with March birthdays will be
honored. Member fee $10, senior guest add
$5 day pass. Space limited.
Bingo Pizza Lunch
Friday March 22, 12 – 1 pm
Enjoy a pizza lunch before gearing up to
play Friday afternoon Bingo. Benefits from
the lunch help sustain the lively bingo
program. Pre-registration is required. $8
for members, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Age Well, Drive Smart
Senior Driver Safety Seminar
Wednesday, March 6, 9 am – 1 pm
This seminar is presented by the California
Highway Patrol. Topics covered include: myths
about older drivers, compensating for age-
related changes, rules of the road, safe driv-
ing tips, and much more. The course includes
a certificate of completion, some insurance
companies have accepted for discount, but
it does vary depending on the company.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Please sign up at the senior center lobby table.
Afternoon Tea with Teens
Monday, March 18, 3 - 4:30 pm
Experience the elegance and tradition of
afternoon tea with the Cupertino Teen
Commission at the senior center. Immerse
yourself in good conversation and charm
of a fancy hat contest. In addition to tea,
the sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres will be
scrumptious. Pre-registration required.
Members only, $5.
RTC Clipper Card Presentation
Monday, March 11, 10 – 11 am
Learn how to use the new Clipper Card to
pay fares on bay area transit systems, such
as Muni, BART, AC Transit, VTA etc. The
Clipper Card also serves as proof of eligibility
to ride at reduced fares. English/Mandarin.
Members free, senior guest pay $5 day pass
New Classes – Reasonably Priced
Maintain Your Personal Computer
Tuesday, March 19 – April 16, 1 – 3 pm
Prevent computer catastrophes and learn
how to repair problems as well as give
your computer new life. Must bring a
fully charged laptop. Member fee $22
PC Email
Tuesday, March 19 - April 16, 10 – 12 pm
Students will sign up for a FREE permanent
personal e-mail account to be used in and
out of class. Will learn how to: send/receive
email, send/open attachments/web sites,
create a document in WORD to send in
e-mail, open a ‘dead’ web site, send text
files/pictures as an attachment, create an
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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: 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 Kentucky…. 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
Out-to-Lunch Bunch – Elephant Bar,
Tuesday, March 5
Flower Power with Gary, Friday, March 8, $50
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
History by the Bay with Gary,
Thursday, May 9, $99
Your Call into Jack London’s Wild,
Thursday, May 16, $91
Napa and the Napa River,
Thursday, May 23, $159
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Wednesday, May 29, $39
A Tale of Two Towns with Gary,
Tuesday, June 4, $99
Big Sur and Point Sur Lighthouse,
Tuesday, June 11, $71
Progressive Lunch at the Ferry Building,
Wednesday, June 19, $79
Stanford Theatre Encore Performance,
Thursday, June 27, $39
address book, create group mailings, set
necessary ‘security’ measures, and block
unwanted e-mails. Member Fee $22
Mind Fitness
Thursday, March 21 - May 9, 1:30 – 3 pm
Play games, puzzles, brain exercises and
group activities that will stimulate and
improve mental function and keep the
brain young. Member fee $20
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
Spring Chickens Fitness
Monday & Wednesday, March 4 - May 1,
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Back by popular demand! This chair-based
fitness class was designed by the Gener-
ations Community Wellness to improve
strength, balance, and flexibility for
students with a wide range of abilities.
Sign up and get moving, every little bit
helps. Member fee $50
Japanese Conversation-Easy
Monday, April 8 - June 3, 1 – 2 pm
Learn easy Japanese conversation and
phrases that are used in everyday situations.
The instructor will teach basic Japanese
vocabulary and grammar. Member fee $20
Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
March 6 - March 27 – Cha Cha
April 3 - April 24 – Salsa
Come and meet Steve Beasley and Jean
Hsu, our new dance instructors, they have
been teaching at area senior centers for
many years and participate in dance
competitions. Join them for fun and
exercise. Member fee $25 each month.
Learn to Play Ukulele
Tuesday, April 2 - May 21, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Introduction to Basic Ukulele- Class will
cover basic Ukulele chords, intro to strum-
ming, and basic music theory, with an em-
phasis on Folk and Country Music, No pre-
vious ukulele experience required. Bring
your “C” tuned soprano, concert, or tenor
ukulele tuned to G-C-E-A. Member fee $20
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eco news | march
Compost Available Again for
Cupertino Residents - March 22
The City’s compost
site reopens on Friday,
March 22 (providing it
doesn’t rain). The Ste-
vens Creek Quarry site
located at 12100 Stevens
Canyon Road (across
from the dam) will be
open for compost pickup
on Friday and Saturday
mornings from 8:30 to 11 am, at no charge.
No appointments are necessary. The site is
closed during rainy weather or if the site
remains muddy, and on the week-
end following the 4th of July. If
it is raining or drizzling any-
where in Cupertino or at
the compost site, then the
compost site must close.
Even if it is sunny, but
there are mud puddles
at the compost site, it
must be closed to comply
with State stormwater
mud-tracking prevention
requirements.
• Only city residents can use
this program. Please bring
proof of residency.
• There will not be any staff at the site to
assist residents shovel
compost or move bags.
• Bring adequate shovels
and people to help.
• Residents are limited to 15 minutes of
shoveling if other cars are waiting.
• Bring containers, an old trashcan, a tarp
or bags to hold your compost.
• For your convenience, two bags per
car will be provided if needed.
Please do not put the compost soil onto your
lawn. The compost is very rich in nutrients,
and should be mixed in equal portions with
the other soil in your garden.
Pest Control Info Available
Did you know that commonly
used pesticides containing
chlorpyrifos, diazinon and
Pyrethroids are toxic to you,
your pets and local water-
ways? If harmful chemicals
are used in landscapes,
gardens, and around your
home, they may wash off plants, soils, and
grass as stormwater runoff and flow to the
nearest drain inlet. Stormwater drainage
ultimately carries polluted water, via a
local creek, to the Bay without treatment.
Pest control fact sheets with information on
less-toxic products and techniques
are available at two local nurseries in
Cupertino: Yamagami’s and Summer-
winds. The fact sheets and Watershed
Watch discount cards are available at
www.mywatershedwatch.org.
What to do with Your House-
hold Hazardous Waste?
Cupertino residents, please contact Waste
Management (WM) at your door ser-
vice to schedule your household
hazardous waste collection.
WM will now collect home fire
extinguishers and smoke
detectors as well. If ar-
rangements must be made
for quick collection, please
contact City staff for assis-
tance at 408.777.3354 or by
emailing environmental
@cupertino.org. Regular
appointments for collection
can be made at www.
wmatyourdoor.com or
by calling 800.449.7587.
Greenfingers to the Rescue
The wildlife at McClellan Ranch
Preserve and Blackberry Farm has a new
ally through Monday Morning Greenfin-
gers. Sponsored by Acterra and the City of
Cupertino, this intrepid crew of community
volunteers removes invasive plants, mulches,
and sets out native plants in habitat areas.
This is very good news for local wildlife
which depend on native plants to provide
the food and shelter they need. Volunteers
are welcome to participate on a regular
basis or only occasionally as suits their
schedule. For more information on how
you can help, please contact joannem@
acterra.org. We also meet some Saturdays
and can accommodate groups throughout
the week by appointment.
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2013 Cupertino Silicon valley Reads
Enter the Essay Contest!
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 with 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 prizes of $500 will be awarded to a teen and adult
winner. There are also two second place prizes of $300. Complete
contest rules and how to submit essays may be found at:
www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org
Summer Nature Days:
Outdoor Day Camp
Adventures for Grades
2-6
July 22 – 26, 9 am – 3 pm
Bugs, Birds, Plants, Creeks, and
more! Join Santa Clara Valley
Audubon Society, the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District and
Shoreline at Mountain View to ex-
plore the wonderful world – a great
chance to be outdoors and get dirty!
Each day will explore a unique
theme at a different location; par-
ents will be responsible
for transportation to each location.
Full details are available on the
SCVAS website (www.scvas.org -
click on “Kids’ Corner”). The cost
is $295/child, there is a multi-child
discount for families. Scholarships
are available for families in need.
To register, please call
408.252.3740, or send an e-mail
to programs@scvas.org.
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community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club* 10 - 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
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
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
HP Communicater
Toastermasters
7 am 10181 Finch Avenue- Bethel
Lutheran Church
408.673.182 jwassocs.com
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center-In
Cupertino Room
408.996.0750 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
American Association of
University Women
11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian
Church 728 West Fremont
Ave.
408.298.656 eadorable@sbcglobal.net
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
USA*
10 - 1:30 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
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
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, BBLC
Hall, 99 North Bascom Ave.
San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
2 SAT
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MON
5 TUE
8 FRI
13 WED
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SAT
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SUN
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WED
MAR 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.
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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 408.252.383 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
Knights of Columbus 4981* 7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production* 9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667
MAR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
MAR 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAR 6 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm
MAR 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:15 am
MAR 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAR 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)***7 pm
MAR 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
MAR 13 Teen Commission (QCC Conf. Rm.)6:15 pm
MAR 13 Technology, Info & Communication Comm.(Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAR 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAR 14 Administrative Hearing (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAR 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAR 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAR 20 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAR 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAR 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAR 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAR 26 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6:15 pm
MAR 27 Teen Commission (QCC Conf. Rm.)6:15 pm
MAR 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
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Council Members Present:
Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong
Absent: None
Presented Proclamation for the 94th Anniversary of
Quota International
Reviewed the 2012 Community Survey
Approved the January 15 City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 13-008 to accept Ac-
counts Payable for period ending January 11, 2013
Adopted Resolution No. 13-009 to accept Ac-
counts Payable for period ending January 18, 2013
Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget
Report for Quarter ending December 2012
Amended the Memorandum of Understanding
providing access for CAL-ID
Extended the agreement for consultation services
with BAZ Industries
Adopted Resolution No. 13-010 to amend the
Public Agency Retirement System 457 FICA alter-
native retirement plan for part-time, seasonal and
temporary employees
Authorized the Director of Public Works to award
the contract to Breneman, Inc. in the amount
of $199,858.00, and approved the construction
contingency of $19,000.00 for a total of $218,858
for the 2012 Reconstruction of Curbs, Gutters and
Sidewalks, Project No. 2012-07
Approved Alcoholic Beverage license for Szechuan
House, Inc., 20956 Homestead Road, Suite A1
Approved Alcoholic Beverage license for Freebirds
World Burrito, 20688 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Approved Alcoholic Beverage license for Kong
Tofu & BBQ, 19626 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Postponed Resolution No. 13-011, Ordinance No.
13-2102, and Ordinance No. 13-2103 items to
March 5th
Conducted First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-
2105 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino amending sections 8.03.010 and
13.01.130(d) of the Cupertino Municipal Code
regarding waterfowl management by adding an off
leash dog exception for City-authorized events and
programs”
Approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
its Mitigation Monitoring Program
Adopted Resolution No. 13-012 approving GPA-
2012-01
Conducted First Reading of Ordinance with the
conduction that staff meet with the residents of
Casa De Anza to work on mitigating factors to be
determined by staff and residents
Added $100,000 to the project budget for a total
amount not to exceed $450,000 with the condition
to add an additional $50,000 to go toward a buffer
at the neighboring property line
Authorized the City Manager to approve contract
change orders (CCO) to the extent that total proj-
ect expenditures do not exceed the amount of the
project budget
council actions
Library News, Continued from Page 7
@ YOUR SERvICE: PERSONAL E-READER
TUTORIALS BY APPOINTMENT
Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 con-
sultation 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
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, March 21, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The Cupertino Library Book Discussion
Group will be reading The Paris Wife by
Paula McLain. This program is sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
FOCUS ON FOOD PROGRAM
Olive Oil Tasting
Saturday, March 24, 2 – 3 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Meet Carol Firenze, author of The Passion-
ate Olive: 101 Things to do with Olive Oil
for a fun, informational talk and an olive oil
tasting. Get Carol’s tips on how to choose
the best. Olive oil isn’t just for salads!
BIG HISTORY: An Introduction to (Nearly)
Everything with John Hostettler
March 20, 7 - 8:30 pm: Intro to Big History
March 27, 7 - 8:30 pm: Cosmic History
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join chemistry professor John Hostettler
as he explores BIG HISTORY — from the
Big Bang to the formation of the Earth to
the evolution of life to modern human his-
tory. Professor Hostettler uses DVDs from
the Teaching Company to supplement
his exciting lectures. This is a nine-pro-
gram series that will continue through the
Spring 2013.
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.
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Submission deadline
for the April edition is March 6.
Simply Safe, Continued from Page 4 Welcome
New Businesses
Aloft Cupertino F&B LLC
10165 N De Anza Blvd
Alpha Quantitative investment inc
20863 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 450
Azul Hospitality Aloft
10165 N De Anza Blvd
Eshvar Holdings inc
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Guan Dong House inc
10851 N Wolfe Rd
Howard Scott Warshaw, MFT
21760 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 201
infinite Loop Hotel LLC
10165 N De Anza Blvd
QQ Noodle
10889 S Blaney Rd Ave
Szechuan Home
20956 Homestead Rd Ste A1
Teralink Communications USA
7335 Bollinger Rd Ste G
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.
MARCH 4,5 & 8
American Legion – The American Legion
offers valuable services for members of the
military, past and present.
MARCH 11, 12 & 15
irish Bagpipes – To get ready for St. Patrick’s
Day we will be interviewing a Celtic musician
who plays the Irish Bagpipes. Listen to him play
and then discuss this wonderful instrument.
MARCH 18, 19 & 22
From Lucile Ball to Audiology & Everything
in between – Learn about hearing loss and
memories of aunt Lucille Ball and uncle Desi
Arnaz.
MARCH 25, 26 & 29
voice Acting as a Second Career – Life after
retirement! How one man turned his unique
gift into a second career after he retired. What’s
your unique gift to explore in your later years?
APRIL 1, 2 & 5
Poet Laureate – Is rap music poetry? Is poetry
still alive? What exactly is poetry? Hear Poet
Laureate, David Denny, answer these questions
and more. April is National Poetry Month
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and
Home Safety. The one hour class 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 408.777.3335, email
OES@cupertino.org for more informa-
tion, or to request a class for your company,
group or organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness
Workshop (PEP) Earthquake safety,
Disaster preparation, Disaster communi-
cation 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 PEP class is on Saturday, March 9,
9 am – 12 pm, Levy Family Campus
(Reinhart Building), 14855 Oka Road,
Los Gatos. For Registration 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 contact the Santa Clara County
Fire Department at 408.378.4010.
THE CUPERTiNO HiSTORiCAL
SOCiETY iNviTES THE COMMUNiTY
to come to the first International Dinner
Night on Saturday evening, March 23 at
the Quinlan Community Center . Come and
celebrate with different kinds of foods and
wonderful entertainment . For Information
and tickets ($25) call or come to the Cuperti-
no Museum (Quinlan Center) 408 .973 .1495
or email cuphistsociety@sbc.global.net .
For group tickets please call Don Sun at
408 .202 .1080 . Come and join the fun!
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