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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxvI no.7 | september 2013
Diwali – Festival of Lights Celebrations
Saturday, October 12, 2013,
Memorial Park
– see details on page 2
Cupertino Annual Citywide Garage Sale
September 21, 22, 2013
Cupertino’s Annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held
September 22 and 23 at individual homes and other
private locations in the city.
Silicon valley Fall Festival
September 21, 2013, 10 am - 5 pm
Memorial Park, Cupertino
– see details on page 3
– see details on page 2
happenings in cupertino
– Diwali Festival, continued from page 1
The eleventh Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights
will be held at Memorial Park in Cupertino on
Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 10 am - 5 pm.
Presented by the Cupertino Chamber of
Commerce and its Asian American Business
Council (AABC), festivities will include a won-
derful feast of food, business and craft booths,
music and dance including a traditional Rangoli
display. Admission to the festival grounds is free
with plenty of free parking available at De Anza
College.
Diwali – Festival of Lights marks the beginning
of the new business year in India and it is a fes-
tival of joy, splendor, brightness, happiness and
prosperity. Celebrated throughout the world,
typical Diwali traditions include exchanging
gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends,
offering traditional sweets and wishing each
other prosperous new year.
Visitors to the festival will be treated to a festive
atmosphere of sari festooned trees, spectacular
lanterns, and a cultural kaleidoscope of activi-
ties and performances. Beginning at 10 am, with
the popular “Kids Zone” art show and grand
opening ceremony at 12 am featuring Cupertino
Mayor Mark Santoro and elected leaders in na-
tive Indian clothing, the festival appeals to all
senses Indian food, music and dancing, featur-
ing classical “Kathak” and “Bharatanatyam” to
folk “Koli”, to popular “Bollywood” dances.
Attendees may get decorative “mehendi”
tattooed on the palm of their hands or attend
the booths with ethnic Indian art, clothing,
jewelry, children’s books and toys. The elaborate
and exciting Kids Zone will be packed throughout
the day with children visiting the magic show,
petting zoo, pony rides, Jump abouts, wood
workshop, face painting and coloring contests.
Mahesh Nihalani, Event Chair states, “The Diwali
Festival of Lights is an excellent opportunity to
bring the business community together to
celebrate a holiday that is very significant for our
Indian population”. The mission of the AABC is
to promote, strengthen and enhance the inter-
ethnic business environment in the Cupertino
Chamber and the Diwali Festival has proven
to an excellent way to bridge our business com-
munity with the residents of Cupertino.
For more information about the festival or
membership in the Cupertino Chamber of
Commerce and the Asian American Business
Council, please contact the Chamber in
Cupertino at 408.252.7054 or visit the Chamber’s
website www.cupertino-chamber.org
Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 21
and 22 at individual homes and other private locations in the city. All
residents and community organizations are invited to register online
at the City’s website, www.cupertino.org/garagesale, through Sep -
tember 6. For those who do not use a computer, call 408.777.3354.
All registered sellers will receive free advertising. On September
11, a list and map of all registered sale locations will be published
on the City’s website, and printed copies will be available on Sep-
tember 18 at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Se-
nior Center and the Cupertino Library. Online viewers will be able
to electronically search the list for desired items. The city’s goal in
sponsoring a Citywide Garage Sale is to prevent usable items from
being thrown away as garbage. Have fun shopping!
– Citywide Garage Sale, continued from page 1
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– Silicon Valley Fall Festival, continued from page 1
Silicon Valley Fall
Festival is an annual
multicultural community event hosted jointly
by the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the World
Journal with the support of City of Cupertino and
the School Districts. Event is focused on provid-
ing education and fun for the whole family. This
year we have added a Fine Arts Exhibition and a
Robotics Competition for the high schools in the
Fremont Union High School District. There will
be a special booth for informing parents about
the impact of State mandated Common Core
Curriculum.
There will be a large Kids Zone with many rides
for all ages and a petting zoo. Booths in the
Health and Safety zone will provide tips for
emergencies and safety. A bike rodeo for kids
will teach how to ride safely. There will be finger
printing of kids, free health checks and many
more. Booths in the Earth Zone will inform you
about benefits of going green and provide
information on environment friendly activities.
Cultural Zone will expose you to cultures from
different parts of the world and give a chance
to learn about them first hand. There are many
business booths with interesting product
promotions. Visit the art exhibition by Fine Art
League of Cupertino held at the Quinlan Center.
Wide verity of entertainment is provided in the
whole day program at the amphitheater ending
with an award ceremony for winners of the high
school art and robotics competitions. Visit the
Beer & Wine Garden under the Oak tree near
the Senior Center and relax while enjoying a ver-
ity of gourmet food served by the food trucks.
All of the funds raised from the Silicon Valley
Fall Festival by the Cupertino Rotary Club will
go towards local community projects. For more
information, visit www.sv-ff.com.
Main Street Cupertino Project
Groundbreaking Event
Come celebrate the groundbreaking
festivities for Main Street Cupertino
on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from
12 Noon – 5 pm (groundbreaking
scheduled for 2 pm). This project is
the result of years of hard work and
collaboration with the community,
City of Cupertino, and the Sand Hill
Property Company. Main Street
Cupertino includes a large Town
Square, exciting restaurants and retail,
Class A office space, loft apartments,
and a high-quality business hotel.
There will be food and family fun
activities for children and adults.
The festivities will be held at the lot
at Finch Avenue and Stevens Creek
Boulevard in Cupertino. Pre-
registration is required at www.eventbrite.com/event/7957106921
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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 | september
Hazard Materials in the Home
Do you know that there are many common house-
hold chemicals in the home which can kill or injure
you or your family? In fact on average your house-
hold contains between 3 to 10 gallons of hazard-
ous materials. Do you have cleansers, bleach, oil,
paints, thinners, batteries, medicines, pesticides
in your home? All of them are classified as
hazardous materials and must be treated with
special care. There are four basic types of hazard-
ous materials: corrosive, ignitable, reactive, and
toxic. Each requires their own level of cautions
and care when using, storing and disposal.
• Common household corrosive materials are
metal, drain and rust cleaners with an acid
ingredient, paint thinners or removers and,
oven cleaner which lye (sodium hydroxide).
Never put in an unsafe container which will
melt and use rubber gloves and eye protec-
tion as most of these materials will irritate skin
and eyes.
• Ignitable materials include gasoline, kerosene,
diesel fuel, ammunition, matches, paint thinner
and items containing alcohol. Most of these
materials contain a warning on the contain-
er like “do not store near heat” or “keep in a
cool dry place”. These types of materials have
a high fire danger and may be highly explosive
as well. Use only in well ventilated areas away
from heat sources.
• Reactive materials are those which when
exposed to air, water, or another chemical may
explode or outgas toxic fumes. For example,
when bleach and ammonia is mixed it creates
a toxic gas.
• Toxic materials are a class where they may
cause serious health problems or death if
ingested, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled
through breathing in sufficient quantities.
Extreme caution should be used with these
chemicals and following instructions carefully
is a must. Protective gear is advised if there is
danger of exposure to skin, eyes, or through
breathing. Closets, cupboards and garages
of toxic materials like air fresheners, carpet
deodorizers, medicines, vitamins, mothballs,
oven cleaners, insecticides, paint thinners.
Be sure to keep Poison Control number,
(1.800.764.7661) handy and program it in your
cell phone and home phone if possible.
Notice that some chemicals fall into more than
one class of hazardous materials and the list is
endless. If you are not sure if a material is haz-
ardous, just to be safe, assume it is! Always store
hazardous materials in their original container
unless it is mixed for use and then label the
container well with a permanent marker. Never
use soft drink or similar containers for hazard-
ous materials as a child may mistake it for safe to
drink. Dispose of all unused or waste hazardous
chemicals properly. In Cupertino, there are all
sorts of ways to get rid of hazardous waste
for free. See the Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org/hws
Upcoming Public Sessions:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training schedule. This is the perfect
time to learn to be part of the disaster response
solution. This is an intensive training session by
the Santa Clara County Fire Department on
preparedness and helping others during a
disaster. You must be able to attend all classes
for graduation. All classes will be held in Los
Gatos. Class schedule is November 5 - 7,
6 - 9 pm, November 12 – 14, 6 – 9 pm, and
November 16, 10 am – 1 pm, for the Final
Exercise. He registration fee is $35 which will
be reimbursed to Cupertino residents upon
successful completion of the course. For If you
have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.net or 1.408.341.4410.
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled
on request for Cupertino businesses, church-
es, or social groups of 8 or more. This class can
come to you! Contact the Cupertino Office of
Emergency Services (OES) at 1.408.777.3335,
email OES@cupertino.org for more information,
or to request a class for your company, group or
organization.
If you do only 1 thing to prepare this month:
Clean out old or unwanted hazardous waste in your home. Dispose of properly using the methods on
the Cupertino web site. If you do not have internet, call Recology for instructions at 1.800.449.7587.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community about emergency preparedness,
training schedules and volunteer opportunities.
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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
Several weeks ago I saw a fully loaded logging
truck rumble down out of the mountains,
through downtown Saratoga. A few days later,
observed another one coming down De Anza
Blvd. in Cupertino. Hadn’t seen a logging truck
in these parts for quite awhile and they looked
so out of time and place - passing restaurants
and shops and high tech Apple computer
buildings. Made me curious. A fellow over at
the Saratoga museum remarked, “Oh yeah,
it’s logging season”. Didn’t know we had a
“logging season”.
In our valley of high-rise
concrete, steel and glass, watch -
ing redwood logs go by on a
huge truck bed is an odd
picture... wouldn’t feel odd in
Ukiah or maybe Scotia but those
places aren’t hotbeds of com -
puter culture. Yet here we are
- ringed on the west with the
Santa Cruz mountains - where
logging is still a commercial
enterprise.
Got some local history books on
logging and went back in time to
the early and mid-1800’s when the timber
harvesting industry was right up there with
mining for gold in California. Those jobs are
two of the most dangerous occupations on
record. It’s hard for us to imagine how difficult
logging was in the old days. It would take pag-
es to explain all that went into simply felling a
single tree, stripping the branches, sawing the
giant tree into 8, 10, 12 ft. etc. lengths and then
dragging the huge sections over a 7 foot pit.
One man stood on top of the tree section and
one man stood in the pit, whip-sawing a blade
many feet in length - up and down, up and
down until a board was cut. Backbreaking work.
And that was just for the cutting of one board.
If sawmills were not at too great a distance,
teams of oxen were used to drag the logs down
to the nearest river to float in enormous quan -
tities down to the mill – there were men who
rode the logs to try keep them from jamming
up – if a man fell, likely he would be crushed.
Since the trees grew in canyons, ravines, on
steep mountains, that increased the dangers in
felling them and getting them out of the forest.
Most of the men who worked in lumber camps
were bachelors; loners, who in the earliest days
lived in the most crude living conditions - some -
times the hollowed out stumps of giant trees
served as shelters. There was a kind of hierarchy
in the camps - fallers, choppers, buckers, peel-
ers, swampers - all jobs that described what the
men did. At the bottom of the list were the wa-
ter boys and “grease monkeys” - whose job was
to grease and wet down the “skid roads” to en-
able the oxen to pull the logs more easily over
the “roads” made out of planks. Of course the
camp “boss” was the highest paid employee
but the “bull-master” was definitely high on
the list. These men had the responsibility for
the oxen teams. They did not use lead ropes
or reins. Oxen responded to voice commands.
To manage 6, 8 or 10 different animals and get
them to pull in unison on a common pulling
chain, with only shouted commands, borders on
the miraculous. Oxen are known for their brute
strength but not their intelligence.
The bull-master had a special rapport with his
animals, and knew exactly how to get them to
respond to “gee” (turn right) “haw” (left) and
“whoa!” (stop) There were accidents and men
and oxen were frequently killed
in falls or other mishaps. Some -
where along the years, the term
“skid road” morphed into “skid
row” – a derogatory term that
denoted an area of poverty and
other social ills. There are a few
places in the U.S. - like Seattle –
that have an actual street known
as “Skid Road” which recalls the
logging industry in that area.
Over the years, mechanization
changed the timber industry -
the introduction of the “don-
key engine” eventually eliminat-
ed the need for oxen and then came tractors,
trucks and other heavy equipment. Helicopters
are now often used to bring logs out and load
them on trucks.
Environmentalists watch the timber industry
closely and there is always tension between the
two groups. Early photographs of the Santa
Cruz mountains shows the evidences of clear-
cutting - which is prohibited by law in mod -
ern times. When we look at photographs of
homes, barns, hotels, public buildings, bridg-
es, train trestles from the old days - all made
out of wood - entire cities and towns - all built
with wood - it boggles the mind to think of the
millions and millions of board feet of lumber
that enabled it all....and the hard and danger-
ous lives of the men who worked to give us the
wood to build everything.
One of the most interesting companies in the
timber industry is Pacific Lumber Co. in Scotia,
Northern Calif. I went on their facility tour in the
early 1980’s when the de-barking chamber was
still open for viewing to the public. Their story is
on-line and tells the tale of the family who start-
ed the company in 1863, built a company town
for their employees, changed their logging
practices to promote sustainable growth of the
redwoods and responsible timber harvesting.
They ran a model company for decades until a
hostile take-over from out-of-state interests in
1986 began the decline and fall of the company
- which, I believe, is no longer open for tours.
Corporate greed and the return to clear-cutting
sparked massive protests for years - it is a story
well worth reading.
Resources: Sawmills in the Redwoods, 1849-1967
by Frank M. Stanger
Various on-line sites.
A Dangerous Way to Make a Living
If you do only 1 thing to prepare this month:
Clean out old or unwanted hazardous waste in your home. Dispose of properly using the methods on
the Cupertino web site. If you do not have internet, call Recology for instructions at 1.800.449.7587.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community about emergency preparedness,
training schedules and volunteer opportunities.
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cupertino library
Programs for Children and families
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety
of programs for children of all ages. For more
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 Friends of the Cupertino Library sponsor
many of the Library’s programs for children and
families.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, September 12, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x 3321 for the free movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
are currently in kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
September 16 for one of our October programs.
ESL Conversation Club Every Friday, 1 - 2:30 pm
All meetings in September will be held in
Cupertino Community Hall except for September
20, which will be held in the Cupertino Library
Story Room.
Please join us for this fun learning experience.
Stop by and improve your English listening and
speaking skills, and learn about other cultures in
a friendly, casual setting. Native speakers of
English who would like to volunteer to assist
with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. This program is generously
sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library.
Programs for Teens
Practice PSAT Exam
Saturday, September 7, 10 am - 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Do you experience test anxiety? Probably
everyone does, especially for for an exam as
important as the SAT. This PSAT practice exam
will be the perfect way to do a practice run with
no pressure. Find out where you’re strong, and
what you’ll need to work on this school year
to get ready for the real thing when the time
comes. This exam is open to students in the
9th - 11th grades. There will be a follow-up
session on Wednesday September 18 at 7 pm.
Get your score, and learn test-taking strategies
to improve it where you need to. Online Regis-
tration is required. Registration begins Monday,
August 12. Reservations will be accepted on a
first-come, first served basis.
Practice PSAT Exam Review Session
Wednesday, September 18, 7 - 8 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Get results from the September 7th practice
exam; an opportunity to ask questions for
parents and test-takers, or those just curious
about the test.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using
our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: www.sccl.org
cupertino scene September 20136
Programs for adul Ts
The Fall Performing Arts and Culture Series
is back by popular demand! This series begins
on September 22 with the Bo-Ai Choir and
continues through December. These programs
are generously sponsored by the Cupertino
Library Foundation.
Bo-Ai Choir: “O Music”
Sunday, September 22, 2 - 3:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The Bo-Ai Choir, formed in 1991, presents,
“O Music.” Conducted by accomplished
musician Ms. Bor-Jen Lin, the Bo-Ai choir is a
group of fun loving community citizens who
love to sing. This energetic and lively program
features the choir singing popular folk songs
from around the world. Don’t miss the open -
ing performance of the Fall Performing Arts
and Culture Series, and stay tuned for related
events throughout the fall.
Master Gardeners: Add Arboretum All-Stars Plants to Your Garden
Wednesday, September 11, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Arboretum All-Stars is a collection of 100+ plants
recommended for the Bay Area. Master Gardener
Marianne Mueller will discuss how to plant and
maintain many of these All-Stars, covering plants
from each category (perennials, shrubs, vines,
ground covers, trees). Fall is a great time of year
to add these plants to your garden!
Chinese Book Discussion Group
Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The Cupertino Library Chinese Book Discussion
Group will discuss Yi ge ren de chao sheng
(Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry ) by Rachel
Joyce. The discussion will be in Mandarin.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursday, September 19, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This month the Cupertino Library Adult Book
Discussion Group will talk about Tracy Chevalier’s
2000 novel, Girl With a Pearl Earring. Generously
sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Sewing Demonstration
Saturday, September 21, 12 - 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
In celebration of National Sewing Month,
Cupertino Library welcomes Marsha Burdick
who will demonstrate how to make a patchwork
quilt. Drop by anytime between 12 - 4 pm to see
how this popular craft is created.
Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
Saturday, September 28 from 2 - 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
This program will be held in Mandarin.
The health of the brain plays a critical role in
almost everything you do: thinking, feeling,
remembering, working, and playing – even
sleeping. The good news is that we now know
there is a lot you can do to help keep your brain
healthier as you age. Learn what actions you
can take to maintain a healthy brain.
also aT The CuPer Tino library
Knitting at the Library
Every Tuesday, 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 informa Tion
Friends of the Cupertino Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 12, 9 am - 4 pm Sunday, October 13, 12 - 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
There are no preview sales. Come on in and
browse the gently-read books for sale – you
never know what treasures you can find.
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adult 50 plus news
Experts at Living Well
September is the National Senior Center Month,
and this year’s theme is “Experts at Living Well.”
The Cupertino Senior Center has the resources
and tools to empower our members to become
“Experts at Living Well.” We offer a variety of class-
es, exciting trips, learning opportunities, chanc-
es to socialize with friends, and we encourage
involvement at the center with volunteer opportu-
nities. Whether it’s trying Tai Chi, learning ukulele,
going on a trip, or participating in lectures, these
activities enrich the lives of our members.
Hidden Treasures Fundraising
October 24, 2014
Please donate your gently used knick-knacks, cos-
tume jewelry, and craft items to our Hidden Trea-
sures fund raising event. The proceeds from the
sale will benefit the senior center case manage-
ment program for at risk members and the Stay
Active Fund which provides assistance to offset
the cost for senior center membership and class-
es. The Cupertino Senior Center is located at
21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, if you have
any questions, please call 408.777.3150.
Winter Gardening
Wednesday, September 4, 1:30 – 3 pm
Enjoy delicious and healthy “winter” vegetables
from your own garden. Join Master Gardener, Ed-
gar Lo, to learn when to plant, what to plant, and
how to transform your garden into a year round
vegetable garden. Members free, senior guests
pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Medication Safe Disposal and Mercury Thermometer Exchange
Monday, September 16, 9 am – 12 pm
This event is sponsored by the City of San Jose
Environmental Services. You can drop off your ex-
pired and unwanted medications for safe disposal
and exchange your old mercury thermometer for
a digital one. The event is open to the public.
Exercise and Memory Improvement
Monday, September 23, 10 – 11 am
Dr. J. Kaci Fairchild, an instructor at the Stanford
Medical School, will be discussing the importance
of exercise in everyday living and how memory
can benefit from the effect of exercise. Members
free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the
lobby table.
Fall Prevention
Monday, September 30, 10 – 11 am
Fall-related injuries are a significant concern to
the 50+ population. The Silicon Valley Healthy Ag-
ing Partnership is providing a lecture on how to
modify the environment to lower the risk of falling
and ways people can increase their mobility, bal-
ance, and strength. Members free, senior guests
pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
September Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, September 11, 12 pm
Jim and Aimee return to entertain you with
charming classic tunes and easy listening. We will
be serving turkey-veggie meatloaf with roasted
parmesan rosemary potatoes, and dessert. Mem-
bers with September birthdays will be honored.
Member fee $8, senior guests add $5 day pass.
Wii Bowling
Wednesdays, September 18 – October 2, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Join the Bowling League, play each week to gain
points. Encourage each other to achieve the high
score in a relaxing environment, while enjoying
some refreshments. Member fee $3 each session
AARP Mature Driver Safety Review
Friday, September 20, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
This is a review course for those who have taken
the full course within the past 3 years. Call Boyd
McDonald at 650.965.4012 for program informa-
tion and to register.
Age Well, Drive Smart Senior Driver Safety Seminar
Wednesday, September 25, 9 am – 1 pm
This seminar is presented by the California High-
way Patrol. Topics covered include: compensat-
ing for age-related changes, safe driving tips, and
much more. The course includes a certificate of
completion, some insurance companies may ac-
cept it for discount, Members free, senior guests
pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Monday Night Football Socials
Watch the game on the big screen in HD and
partake in a fun-filled evening with the rest of the
football fans. Great prizes awarded at each quarter.
Monday, September 9, 4 – 9:30 pm: Double-header
Eagles at Red skins and Texans at Chargers,
BBQ chicken and salad
Monday, September 23, 5:15 – 9:30 pm
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos, pizza
and salad
Pre-registration is required, members $8 each
night, senior guests add $5 day pass
Bridge-Beginning
Tuesday, September 10 – 24, 10 am – 12 pm
Tuesday, October 8-29, 10 am – 12 pm
Learn to play bridge in 10 weeks! Learn how to
effectively communicate with your partner, devel-
op playing skills and, most importantly, have fun.
Prepared demonstration hands will help you
learn how to bid and play. All class materials are
provided. Member fee $30 each session
Ballroom Dance
Wednesday, September 11-October 2, 1:30 – 3:30 pm: Cha Cha and Foxtrot
Wednesday, October 9-30, 1:30 – 3:30 pm: Rumba and Tango
David Lew, a popular dance instructor, will dem-
onstrate his unique teaching style. To dance
well, you need to have the right posture frame
and learn the proper leading and following tech-
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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
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on any trip.
tOURS
Amazing Blue Danube to the Black Sea River Cruise - Bucharest to Vienna, July 8-22, 2014
The Blue Danube flows through ten different
countries and more than a dozen languages
are spoken on its banks. Imagine the variety
in food, architecture, and history that goes
with each of these cultures. Enjoy an Intrigu-
ing, panoramic view of two thousand years of
European history as you travel along the lyri-
cal ‘Blue Danube’ in the very comfortable ship
built in 2014!
$500 off if you deposit by September 17.
dAY tRIPS
Journey to the Center of the Earth,
Thursday, September 5, $99
Mt. Hamilton, Music of the Spheres,
Saturday, September 14, $154
Mozart Auto Collection,
Thursday, September 19, $54
Kayaking on Elkhorn Slough,
Wednesday, September 25, $119
Impressionists on the Water,
Tuesday, October 8, $81
Surprise Dinner Party,
Saturday, October 19, $95
Tour Del Vino,
Tuesday, October 22, $107
Bay Bridge Lights,
Tuesday, October 29, $104
Book of Mormon, Tuesday, January 14, $165
Book of Mormon, Friday, January 17, $190
Cirque du Soleil – Amaluna,
Friday, February 21, TBA
niques. Member fee $32 each month
Brain Training Revolution
Monday, September 23 – November 4, 1:30 - 3 pm
Exercising the brain improves memory, creativity,
and mood. Through puzzles, games and group
activities, you will have fun learning to exercise
your brain while you develop a healthy brain life-
style. Member fee $20
Humanities Lecture Series
Tuesday, September 24 – November 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Carl Jech will discuss how the letters (epistles)
were written before the gospel stories about
Jesus. His lectures will be based on a book by
Marcus Borg, renowned Bible scholar, Evolution
of the Words: the New Testament in the Order
the Books were Written. This is the sequel to the
January 2013 course. Member fee $40
Yogalates
Monday, September 16 – November 4, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Yogalates combines the breathing techniques
and stretches of yoga together with Pilates
exercises to build strong core muscles, improve
flexibility, and balance. Member fee $45
Free Demonstration on September 9, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Sign up at the lobby table, members are free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass
Zumba Gold and Toning
Wednesday, September 11 – October 30, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
This class combines aerobic, heart strengthening
Latin dance moves with weighted exercises to
tone muscles. Designed specifically for the
young-at-heart, 50+ crowd. Member fee $45.
Free demonstration on Wednesday September 4, 6:30 – 7:30pm.
Sign up at the lobby table. Members are free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Tai Chi for Older Adults
Tuesday, September 17 – November 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 18 – November 13, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Thursday, October 10 – December 12, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Tai chi is an ancient form of exercise from China,
the movements are easy to learn, low-impact,
and can be practiced anywhere. Tai chi practice
may lower your blood pressure; improve flexibility,
and better balance. Member fee $46
– The Better Part, see page 11
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eco news | september
Waste Management’s At Your-door
Service for Household Hazardous Waste
To conveniently dispose of household hazardous
waste, contact Waste Management’s WM At-Your-
Door service for Cupertino residents instead of
using the Countywide drop-off program. WM
will mail you instructions and a sturdy bag with a
one-way seal. Whether or not you are at home,
the bag will be picked up at your doorstep rath-
er than the curb. Unlimited pickups are available.
Make an appointment at www.wmatyourdoor.com or call 800.449.7587. Schedule an appoint-
ment now to get rid of any hazardous waste you
might find when clearing out your house for the
Citywide Garage Sale! Hazardous waste includes
paint, cleansers, pesticides, fertilizers, electron-
ics, and mercury-containing items like thermom-
eters. If you are unsure whether an item is con-
sidered hazardous waste, see www.cupertino.org/environmental for more information or call
408.777.3354 to ask our environmental staff.
document Shredding EventSaturday, October 26
Another Environmental Recycling Day & Docu-
ment Shredding event will be held October 26,
9 am – 1 pm in parking lot “A” of De Anza Col-
lege. The City of Cupertino & Recology offer this
free, drive-through, drop-off service for Cupertino
residents to encourage extended use of products
and to prevent valuable resources from being
sent to the landfill. Accepted items are electronic
waste (e.g. computers, monitors and printers)
batteries, cell phones, CFLs, fluorescent tubes,
reusable furniture, clothing (no dirty, stained or
torn clothing or furniture and no mattresses), and
confidential document shredding (2-box maximum
per resident). A FREE e-waste drop off is also of-
fered for residents of Cupertino on M, W, F by
Apple Inc., at 10300 Bubb Rd. Find more informa-
tion on the City’s website www.cupertino.org
under “Calendar of Events” or contact Recology
at 408.725.4020.
Need to drain Your Pool?
Steps must be taken to protect the creeks when
draining pools and spas. If pool water is pumped
directly into the street or gutter, it will flow into a
storm drain and into one of Cupertino’s beautiful
creeks. Chlorine and pool chemicals in pool water
are a threat to aquatic life in the creeks – so drain-
ing into the gutter is prohibited by City ordinance.
Pool water must be discharged to landscaping or
pumped into a sanitary sewer “clean-out.” Before
a pool is drained to a sanitary cleanout, the pool
owner should call the Cupertino Sanitary District
at 408.253.7071. District staff can provide assis-
tance in finding the home’s “clean-out” and can
answer questions about the appropriate flow rate,
technique, and the right time of day to drain a
pool. To obtain more guidance for the pool drain-
ing process, visit www.OurWaterOurWorld.org,
or call the City at 408.777.3354.
Free Compost Classes in CupertinoSeptember 7 & November 2
Join a free “how-to”
backyard compost workshop
at Cupertino’s Quinlan
Community Center, 10185
North Stelling Road, Saturday,
September 7 and November
2, from 10 am - 12 pm. To
register, contact the Santa Clara County Home
Composting Program at 408.918.4640 or visit www.reducewaste.org/classes. Cupertino
residents attending one compost workshop will
receive one free compost bin per household.
Creek Clean Up Event Saturday, September 21
The City of Cupertino will be hosting a community
cleanup on Saturday, September 21, from 9 am
to noon at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue,
Cupertino. Volunteers and City staff will clean up
areas surrounding Calabazas Creek, which runs
along Creekside Park. Gloves, trash grabbers,
and other tools will be distributed. Volunteers are
encouraged to dress for safety; wear old shoes,
rain boots or equivalent, long sleeves, long pants,
and sunscreen. Free refreshments will be offered.
This event is a fun, family-friendly way to help
clean up our local environment! Register at www.cleanacreek.org or contact the City at
408.777.3354.
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Reusable Bag Ordinance at a Glance
The City of Cupertino adopted a reusable bag
ordinance to reduce waste, promote reusable
bags and minimize the amount of harmful litter in
the creeks and San Francisco Bay.
Why do we need this? Educating the public
about the litter problem over the last 10 years
and hosting volunteer creek cleanups has not
achieved the goal of reducing plastic shopping
bag litter in our creeks, bay and ocean.
When will it happen? On October 1, 2013 stores
in Cupertino will be required to charge $0.10 for a
recycled paper bag and they will not be allowed
to give out free thin plastic carry out bags.
How can I avoid the bag fee? Shoppers may
avoid paying the $0.10 per bag charge by using
their own reusable bags or no bag at all.
What if I have more questions? Please contact
City of Cupertino staff directly if you have any
questions or concerns about the new City code.
Email environmental@cupertino.org or call
408.777.3354.
Where to get reusable bags? Many supermarkets
and stores sell reusable bags. You may collect
free bags at fairs and events or drop by City
Hall for a free reusable Chico bag. Visit www. cupertino.org/reusebags to view the City of
Cupertino Reusable Bag Ordinance PSA.
news items
A Cleaner Cupertino — It’s in the Bag!
Shop Cupertino
with
Reusable Bags
StartingOctober 1, 2013
Pay10¢
for a
recycled
paper bag
No More
Plastic bags
Printed on 100% recycled paper Please recycle
Reusable Bag Ordinance • www.cupertino.org/reusebags • (408) 777-3354
Fine Art league of Cupertino Fall FestQuinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Rd., Cupertino Reception: September 20, 7 pm Show: September 21, 10 am - 6 pm
The Fine Arts League of Cupertino, the Cupertino Rotary and the Cupertino Fine Art
Commission present the 2013 Fine Arts League of Cupertino Fall Fest. The event is open to
all artists working in visual arts and the submission deadline is September 6, 2013. Show is
limited to 115 entries and all submissions will be juried in. For more information on eligibility
requirements and submission details, visit www.falc.org/fallfest.htm.
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community calendar
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
School Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/
fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 - 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
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino Quota*12-1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
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 Communicator Toastmasters 7 am 10181 Finch Avenue-Bethel
Lutheran Church
408.673.1820 jwassocs.com
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres.Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupetinoCoinClub.com
CCWG 6:30-8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Junky
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
Prune ridge Avenue
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.
vsgcorp.com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infinite
Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 408.920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 408.262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 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
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
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
2 MON
3 TUE
5 THUR7 SAT
11 WED
12 THUR13 FRI
16 MON
18 WED
19 THUR
SEPT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Carey,
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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19 THUR
21 SAT
22 SUN
24 TUES
26 THUR
27 FRI
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.253.8394 oa.org
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 ega-gpr.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
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
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Alcoholics
Anonymous*Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.
374.8511
aasanjose.org
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.
homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
Cupertino Quota*12-1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall MTg. Room 100
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 408.267.3397 malihini.org
SEPT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
SEPT 3 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
SEPT 4 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm
SEPT 4 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
SEPT 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
SEPT 5 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
SEPT 5 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
SEPT 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
SEPT 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
SEPT 12 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
SEPT 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
SEPT 17 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
SEPT 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
SEPT 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
SEPT 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
SEPT 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
SEPT 25 Fine Arts Commission 7 pm
SEPT 26 Administrative Hearing meeting 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 7 13
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Conducted Study Session and received report
regarding the possible location of a cell tower at
Civic Center and provided direction to staff
Presented Proclamation to honor the staff and
services of Parks and Recreation department
Approved the June 11 City Council minutes as
amended
Approved the June 18 City Council minutes as
amended
Adopted Resolution No . 13-057 accepting Ac-
counts Payable for period ending June 7, 2013
a) Adopted Resolution No . 13-059 adopting the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Cupertino and the City Employees’ Association;
b) Adopted the Resolution No . 13-060 adopting
a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Cupertino and Operating Engineers Local
Union No . 3, AFL-CIO; c) Adopted Resolution No .
13-061 amending the Unrepresented (Manage-
ment and Confidential) Employees’ Compensation
Program; d) Adopted the Resolution No . 13-062
amending the Appointed Employees’ compen-
sation program; e) Adopted the Resolution No .
13-063 establishing the Elected Officials Compen-
sation Program
Approved the Proposed Enhancements to the
Employee Wellness Program
Adopted the Proposed Memorandum of Agree-
ment between the City of Cupertino (City) and
Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) regarding
the Faria and Collins Schools’ ball fields
Authorized the City Manager to award the
construction contract for 2013 Pavement Mainte-
nance Project – Phase I, if the bids are within the
established budget and there are no unresolved
bid protests
Adopted the Resolution No . 13-064 and approv-
ing the assessment of fees for the annual weed
abatement program (private parcels)
a . Adopted the Resolution No . 13-048 approving
modifications to Saich Way Station site plan DP-
2012-05; b . Adopted Resolution No . 13-049 ap-
proving modifications to ASA-2012-13; c. Adopted
the Resolution No. 13-050 approving modifica-
tions to TR-2012-41; with the condition: the overall
site plan shall be modified to eliminate one park-
ing stall along the two-way driveway from Stevens
Creek Boulevard to increase the driveway throat
setback to at least 50 feet from street curb to the
edge of the southernmost parking stall in the
row . The project is permitted to have a required
parking supply deficient of one parking stall, for a
total onsite supply of 79 parking spaces. The final
details shall be provided to the City for review and
approval prior to building permit issuance .
Approved the Amendment to the Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and the Gilbane
Building Company in the amount of $1,134,000 .00
for a term of approximately 20 months for consul-
tant services for construction management on vari-
ous projects, from the date of execution through
March 31, 2015
Conducted the first reading of the Ordinance No.
13-2110: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino rescinding and readopting Cu-
pertino Municipal Code Chapter 14 .08 (Encroach-
ments and use of City Rights-of-Way)”
and city staff will make a minor revision to clarify
language in 14 .08 .060 C
council actions
Radio Cupertino
Cupertino residents can tune in regularly to
Radio Cupertino, 1670 AM, for the latest infor-
mation about their community. Every day Radio
Cupertino presents the most up-to-date
information regarding community news, events,
and local weather. Radio Cupertino also offers
a regular agenda preview program highlight-
ing the items of discussion for the upcoming
City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks
and Recreation Commission meetings. Regular
council and commission meetings are broadcast
live in their entirety on 1670 AM.
For local breaking news, Radio Cupertino is your
24-hour source of information. In the event of a
local emergency, Radio Cupertino will broad-
cast bulletins and advisories to keep Cupertino
residents informed with the latest available in-
formation.
Radio Cupertino has a daytime broadcast range
of about three to five miles. During the day, our
station can be heard throughout most of Cuper-
tino, as well as parts of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara,
Campbell, Saratoga, and west San Jose. At
night, however, our signal is somewhat reduced
due to interference from distant commercial
radio stations. Use a car radio receiver for opti-
mal reception. At 1670 AM, Radio Cupertino
operates in the extended AM broadcast band
(1610 to 1710 KHz). This band was established
by the FCC in 1993.
Cupertino Social Media Sites
The City of Cupertino primarily uses two social
media sites, Twitter and Facebook, to communi-
cate with its residents. If you follow us on Twitter
or like us on Facebook, you will see regular
messages about various city programs like,
classes at Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino
Sports Center’s discounted membership specials,
Cupertino Senior Center travel packages and
seasonal events like Shakespeare in the Park,
Cinema at Sundown and Summer Concert
Series. We also post information from the
Sheriff’s Office, council and planning commission
meeting notices.
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news items
Welcome New Businesses
Tracy Beauty Studio
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Olive And Wells Dba Yogurtland
19700 Stevens Creek Blvd
Verde Tea House Inc
19620 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 180
Vivian’s Hair Design Studio
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Pab Construction Inc
10355 Stern Ave
Spring Rice And Crawfish
10123 N Wolfe Rd Ste Fc-9
The Jute Sak Llc
20660 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 248
Submission deadline
for the October edition is September 4.
THE BETTER PART
The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
SEPTEMBER 2, 3 & 6: Realtor Service Volun-teer Program – Silicon Valley Association of
Realtors volunteer program called RSVP which
started in 2001 and has expanded every year.
Realtors volunteer once a year for seniors and
home bound people by doing chores in their
home. Our host Suzanne Barnett, interviews
two long volunteers and senior beneficiaries
who anxiously look forward to the next year.
SEPTEMBER 9, 10, & 13: Motivational Speaker
– Danni Burton describes how she transitioned
from the corporate world to the world of man-
agement training and her own business.
SEPTEMBER 16, 17 & 20: Biodynamic Farming
– Several acres of land in the beautiful Santa
Cruz mountains is a farm called Apple Farm.
From the beginning of its establishment the
owner Cynthia Sandberg is farming the land
with biodynamic methods. Susan Davis out
host interviews Cynthia to find out what a
biodynamic farm is, what are its benefits,
opportunities for the public to take classes.
SEPTEMBER 23, 24 &27: History of Mah Jong in the United States – Have you heard of the
popular Chinese game Mah Jong?
SEPTEMBER 3, OCTOBER 1 & 4: 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.
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9
– Social Media Sites, continued from page 14
The City of Cupertino Communication
Department uses Facebook and Twitter in tight
coordination with the city website, Cupertino.org.
Often, Facebook or Twitter posts links back to
the city website for detailed information.
The City has another Twitter account called
“CupertinoAlerts.” The account is used for
communicating urgent messages. In the situa-
tion when the City’s Cupertino Alert System is
used to notify its resident of an emergency,
the city also posts the urgent messages to @CupertinoAlerts.
The City social media accounts are Cupertino.org/Facebook and Cupertino.org/Twitter. “Like” us on Facebook and “Follow”
us on Twitter. If you have any questions or
comments regarding the city’s social media,
contact Robert A. Kim, Media Coordinator, at robertk@cupertino.org or call 408.777.1359.
Global Elegance 2013Annual Fundraising Dinner supports Humanitarian projects
The Rotary Club of Cupertino will host its 17th
annual Global Elegance dinner on Saturday,
September 7 to raise funds for its World Commu-
nity Service projects.. The price is $175 per person
of which $100 is tax deductible. The annual
projects Cupertino Rotary undertakes make a
measurable difference in the lives of people in
need around the globe.
“We believe we have found a significant benefit
in partnering,” says Orrin Mahoney, Cupertino
Rotarian and mayor of Cupertino. “Through the
global granting process of Rotary International, we
plus the funds we donate to the Rotary Foundation.
These designated funds return in part to our Club.
Our additional club and partner contributions, plus
the funds raised at Global Elegance, enable far
larger projects than if we were to do them on our
own.” The local community is invited and may
register at http://bit.ly/GlobalElegance13. For
more information, contact Melonie Brophy, Chair,
World Service Committee at 408.996.0766.
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Neighborhood Watch: www.cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch
Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning
Public Works: www.cupertino.org/publicworks
Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio
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
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