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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene December 2012 - 12.01.2012Sports Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Commission Vacancy Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 No Feed Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tree Lighting Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cupertino Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Reusable Bag Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Recycling during the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .10 Holiday Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Environmental Recycling Day . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Education . . . . . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino Would You Like To Serve on a City Commission? Application Deadline: January 18, 2013, 4:30 pm Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for City Commissions and Committees with openings in January 2013. – see page 2 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO cupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxv no.10 | december 2012 Cupertino Alert System Critical Information when you need it Cupertino has a new system to alert residents. Get alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Cupertino Alert System at www.cupertino.org/cas – more info on Page 4 Sports Center Open House The City of Cupertino invites you to an Open House of the Cupertino Sports Center on January 12, 2013, at 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, from 8:30 am – 1 pm. Check out the “Best Special of the Year” and join us for free activities and gifts. – See details on page 2 happenings in cupertino Would You Like To Serve on a City Commission? The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013. Council will conduct interviews beginning at 5 pm on Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29. There are openings on the following commissions and committees: Audit Committee – 1 vacancy Bicycle Pedestrian Commission – 2 vacancies Fine Arts Commission – 3 vacancies Housing Commission – 1 vacancy Library Commission – 3 vacancies Planning Commission – 3 vacancies Applications can be downloaded from the website at www.cupertino.org/ vacancies. For more details, please visit the website or call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm. Veteran’s Day, continued from page 1– City Commission, continued from page 1 Sports Center Open House January 12, 2013, 8 am – 1 pm Body Sculpting, Yoga, Zumba, Tennis Games, Body Fat Testing, Face Painting 11 am Raffle to win a FREE membership, must be present to win Free Gifts for the 1st 300 people Best All Inclusive Membership Special of the Year New Member Single $339, New member Family $839 Single Renewal $299, Family Renewal $799 Teen Center 8 am – 12 pm Pool Tournament, give aways, Wii Sports and More No Feed Ordinance On October 17, the Cupertino City Council directed staff to bring back to them for con- sideration a “no-feed” ordinance that would allow administrative citations to be issued to anyone feeding geese or ducks on City owned land. This item is currently sched- uled to be heard at the December 18 meet- ing of the City Council. The fine amount that staff will recommend for the citation has not been yet determined but will be in- cluded in the staff report that will be avail- able on the City’s website by December 12. cupertino scene december 2012 2 3 volume xxxv number 10 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 | december Have a Safe Holiday According to National safety agencies, the upcoming holidays are a prime source of accidents, injuries, and fires in and around the home. We want you to consider the safety of you and your family in your preparation for the holidays and while you are enjoying them. Keep your family safe and secure by keeping in mind the following: Driving Lots of parties happen this time of year and driving while under the influence of alcohol not only endangers you but everyone else as well. Be smart and do not drive if you have had too many drinks. Better yet, have one person in your party be the designated driver or use a cab service when consuming alcohol. Decorating For all your holiday decorations, including artificial Christmas trees and ornaments, look for fire retardant materials and buy only UL rated lights and decorations. Make sure all your old lights and extension cords are not frayed or have defective sockets. If they do, replace them. Do not overload outlets with too many plugs. Be safe on ladders around the home when putting up lights on the house or trees. Fireplace Fires and Candles Make sure you have a spark screen in place when buring wood in a fireplace. Do not burn pine or other sappy woods which cause sparks and embers to pop and coat you chimmney with cresote. Place candles in fire safe con- tainers and do not place them where young children can reach them. Extinguish all candles and fire before retiring or going out. Be sure to test your smoke detectors and re- place batteries, if needed. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. Put the used batteries in electronic toys or gifts. Give a Holiday Gift of Safety Wondering what gift to give that special person who has everything? How about safe- ty supplies? I know it is unconventional, but it may just save the life of a friend or loved one. Add these items to your Holiday gift list: fire extinguisher (“ABC” type, 5-6 lbs with a hose and nozzle), Safety to-go pack, LED flash- light, battery or hand-crank emergency radio, first aid kit, hard hat, smoke detector, CO2 detector (now required by CA law). Give yourself and family the gift of safety by attending one of the classes below. Have A Safe And Fun Holiday! From the staff and volunteers at Cupertino Emergency Response Team, the Medical Reserve Corps, and the Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service. NEW! The Cupertino Alert System Cupertino has a new system to alert residents in case of emergency . Get alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Cupertino Alert System . This notification system enables the City to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods . You can receive alerts on your home phone, work phone, mobile phone, SMS, FAX or email . Sign-up today and keep informed by signing up now at www .cupertino .org/cas or, if no Internet access call the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408 .777 .3335 . Upcoming Public Sessions: FREE!Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled on request for Cupertino businesses, churches, or social groups of 8 or more. This class can come to you! Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 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 communication tips •First aid techniques that save lives •Home safety •Fire Safety including how to use a fire extinguisher •Emergency supply suggestions – and More! The next PEP classes are on Tuesday, December 4, 6 - 9 pm, Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, Thursday, January 10, 6 – 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino. Register 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 stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org or 408.341.4422. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Replace old retro large bulb Christmas Lights with mini-lights or low voltage LED lights to save on electricity and improve fire and child safety.continued on page 14 cupertino scene december 2012 4 roots | b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r The Cupertino Museum had a distinguished visitor recently; Fernando Guida, from our sister city in Copertino, Italy. It was such a treat to meet someone from our namesake city and our visitor brought us many books on Copertino (in Italian) and photographs of St. Joseph of Copertino, the patron saint of that town. It was especially fitting that Mr. Guida came this year, as 2012 is the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph’s of Cupertino Catholic Church on De Anza Blvd. After his museum visit, Cupertino Historical Society’s board president, Donna Austin, took Mr. Guida to a special luncheon at the church as part of the anniversary celebrations. St. Joseph’s church is one of the two oldest churches in Cupertino (along with non-de- nominational Cupertino Union Church) Dia- rist and cartographer, Petrus Font, who ac- companied the De Anza expedition to our area in 1776, gave our area and the yet-to-be established church the name -Arroyo de San Guiseppe (St. Joseph) in honor of Copertino’s patron saint. The parish of St. Joseph’s traces its’ roots to Villa Maria, the 320 acre retreat built by the Jesuit priests from the College of Santa Clara at the mission. Shortly after the 1871 purchase of the land situated in Stevens Creek Canyon (originally called Cupertino Creek) the Jesuit brother Tom Cunningham cleared the land for a prune and apricot or- chard and vineyard. He built a simple frame chapel of redwood in the mission style with buttresses and towers. It was covered with shingles and measured 18 by 25 feet. Origi- nally built as a worship for the workmen, the small chapel in the midst of Australian eucalyptus trees soon attracted neighbors from some distance around Cupertino to its Sunday masses. Father Anthony Cichi, S.J., a distinguished chemist of Santa Clara College, was the first priest - he served for 22 years. In 1894, he was succeeded by Father Jerome Sextus Ricard, Padre of the Rains, who was a famous weather scientist who first used sun-spot theory as it related to long range weather forecasts. His skill in predic- tions brought con- siderable attention to Santa Clara University. In 1902, Father Henry Gabriel took charge of the rapidly growing congregation and in 1907 he sought permis- sion from the Archdiocese of San Francis- co to build a church closer to the population center of Cupertino where most of his pa- rishioners lived. Alexander Montgomery, a prominent Cupertino citizen and member of the Protestant Cupertino Union Church, do- nated one acre of land for the new church site on Mt. View-Saratoga Rd (which became Highway 9 and then De Anza Blvd). The lit- tle chapel at Villa Maria was removed from the canyon to the crossroads site in Cuperti- no but money to build the church was anoth- er question. But build they did, at an initial cost of $9,000. The first rectory was built in 1921 - it con- tained 8 rooms and a kitchen. In 1951 the church membership was 400 families. A one day fundraising event was held in July of 1952 and in 1953 the cornerstone of the new, larger building was lain on April 12. It was dedicated on Aug. 30, 1533, by Archbishop John J. Mitty. The church school was constructed in 1956 and today educates hundreds of students in our area. Throughout the ensuing years, there were additional parishes’ established nearby and further additions to the St. Joseph property. In 1976, after parish boundaries changed, 400 families were added to the already busy church. Today, venerable St. Joseph’s church is a landmark in Cupertino. We wish the church, its staff, and parishioners a wonderful 100th anniversary and many more years of worship, education, and community involvement in our fair city of Cupertino. A Very Special 100th Anniversary Villa Maria, Early 1900’s – Forerunner of St. Joseph’s of Cupertino Inside of Small Chapel, August 1953 volume xxxv number 10 5 cupertino library Featured Family Program The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of programs for children of all ages. For more information on all of our Children’s programs, including our Storytimes, please visit the Events section of the Library’s website at www.sccl.org, or stop by the Children’s Desk in the Library. The staff would like to thank the Friends of the Cuper- tino Library for its generous sponsorship of many of the Library’s Children’s programs. CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB Thursday, December 13, 4 pm Thursday, January 10, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Programs for Teens SILICON VALLEY READS 2013 CUPERTINO TEEN ESSAY CONTEST This essay contest is open to Cupertino teens in grades 9-12, and focuses on responses to a question springing forth from the two featured books from the 2013 Silicon Valley Reads program. This year’s essay contest question is: “In 500 words, reflect on a difficult personal experi- ence with which you, your family or a friend were involved. How is this experience simi- lar to, or different from, the challenges faced by either Brian Castner, the author of The Long Walk, or Sue Diaz, the author of Mine- fields of the Heart? What lessons did you learn from either of these authors that would be helpful in dealing with your difficult ex- perience? The entry deadline for the essay contest is Monday, March 18, 2013, before midnight. A grand prize of $500 is awarded to a teen winner. There is also a second place prize of $300. Complete contest rules and how to submit essays may be found at: www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org TEEN BOOk CLUB Thursday, December 20, 4 - 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Join us for fun, friends, and food as our Teen Book Club discusses this nail-biting, futur- istic thriller Unwind by Neal Shusterman. Register and pick up your copy of the book at the adult reference desk. Space is limit- ed. Ages 13-18. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. TEEN STUDY DAYS Saturday, December 8, 12-5:30 pm Sunday, December 9, 12 – 5:30 pm Saturday, December 15, 12 - 5:30 pm Sunday, December 16, 12 – 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join us in Community Hall to study, work on projects, and get ready for the end of the school semester. Open work spaces and seat- ing will be available. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Ages 13 - 18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. TEEN BOOk CLUB Thursday, January 17, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Join us for fun, friends, and food as our Teen Book Club discusses the riveting, dystopian page-turner Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Reg- ister and pick up your copy of the book at the adult reference desk. Space is limited. Ages 13-18. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. POPCORN & MOVIE DAY! Saturday, January 19, 2 – 4:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Celebrate National Popcorn Day by joining us for an afternoon matinee, The Dark Knight Rises, and indulge in America’s favorite, healthy snack: popcorn, where you can choose from a variety of flavors. Generously LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino LIBRARY HOURS Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm TELEPHONE NUMBERS General Library Number .................408.446.1677 Adult and Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372 Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373 Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991 TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991 To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Libraries, search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library Web site at: www.sccl.org The library will be closed or closing early on the following holidays: Closing at 5 pm on December 24 for Christmas Eve Closed on December 25 for Christmas Day Closing at 5 pm on December 31 for New Year’s Eve Closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day Closed on January 21 for Martin Luther King, Jr . Day cupertino scene december 2012 6 sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary. Programs for Adults SILICON VALLEY READS 2013 CUPERTINO ADULT ESSAY CONTEST This essay contest is open to Cupertino adults, and focuses on responses to a question spring- ing forth from the two featured books from the 2013 Silicon Valley Reads program. This year’s essay contest question is: “In 500 words, reflect on a difficult personal experi- ence 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. A grand prize of $500 is awarded to an adult winner. There is also a second place prize of $300. Complete contest rules and how to submit essays may be found at: www. cupertinolibraryfoundation.org CUPERTINO LIBRARY’S FALL ARTS AND CULTURE SERIES The Cupertino Library is excited to continue its series of arts and culture programs. These programs are sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. ART LECTURE: IMPRESSIONISTS IN WINTER A Fall Arts and Culture Series event Sunday, December 2, 1 pm Cupertino Community Hall Intrigued by the challenges of painting a predominantly white subject, the French Impressionists, in painting winter landscapes, explored infinite combinations of color and light to create images that still resonate. Speaker: De Young Museum Docent Carol Nelson. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. OPERA SAN JOSE A Fall Arts and Culture Series event Wednesday, December 5, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall Cupertino Library is proud to welcome Opera San Jose to Cupertino Community Hall. The program will feature Opera San Jose’s principal artists in highlights from the company’s 2012-2013 season, including Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, Verdi’s Il Trovatore and Puccini’s double bill - Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. If you love opera and would like to learn more about Opera San Jose’s current season, please join us for this special evening. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. A CHRISTMAS CAROL featuring Duffy Hudson A Fall Arts and Culture Series event Saturday, December 22, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall Ebenezer Scrooge. Jacob Marley. Bob Cratchit. Tiny Tim. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. These are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts. Join us as Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson, without the aid of props or costumes while playing all 46 characters, brings this magical tale to life. This 75 minute show is ideal for the entire family. For additional infor- mation visit www.duffyhudson.com. Spon- sored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. MATHEMATICS OF PREDICTION Saturday, December 1, 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Do you know how easily we are deceived by things we do not know? Mr. Farhad Mosh, a mathematics professor at DeAnza College, will explain how some of these deceptions are predetermined. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. ESL CONVERSATION CLUB (Note location & day change) Every Friday from 1 - 2:30 pm NOTE: no meeting on Friday, December 28 Cupertino Community HallCupertino Library is proud to announce the commencement of an English as a Second Lan- guage Conversation Club! 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. All levels are welcome. Native speakers of English who would like to volunteer to assist with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. @ YOUR SERVICE... PERSONAL E-READER TUTORIALS BY APPOINTMENT Mondays 4 - 6 pm: December 3, 10, 17, January 14 & 18 Does your new e-reader seem like an expen- sive paperweight? Not sure how to turn on your shiny new device? Do you want to learn how to load e-books and library e-content on your fancy new device? Get all of your e-reader questions answered by scheduling a personal consultation with our Electronic Resources Librarian! For more information, visit our web site at www. sccl.org or stop by or call the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at 408.446.1677. E-READER PREVIEW FOR THE HOLIDAYS Wednesday, December 12, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story RoomGetting ready to buy an e-reader for a friend or family member? Join our Technology Guru for a preview of some of the e-reader devices currently on the market this Holiday season. Drop by to learn about e-reader devices, including the Kindle, Nook, and iPad. continued on page 11 volume xxxv number 10 7 adult 50 plus news Easy Membership Renewal It is easy to renew for 2013. Please ask at the front desk for your pre-printed renewal form- just verify and sign! Renew your membership from November 1 - December 12 to receive the January/February, 50+ Scene, by mail or email. The annual membership fee is $27, for Cupertino residents, $22. The Stay Active Fund provides assistance to subsidize the cost for senior center membership and registration for classes and events. Please contact the senior center for more details. Socials Holidays in Hawaii Wednesday, December 5, 1:30 – 3 pm Sway with our own Aloha Nani Hula dancers as they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian songs and dances. Refreshments will be served. Please sign up at lobby table. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Bingo Holiday Lunch Friday, December 7, 12 pm Gather friends and bingo players around this bountiful harvest. Featuring our mouthwater- ing Holiday Ham served with the homemade taste of our most popular side dishes plus a dessert. Register at the front desk. Members $5, senior guests add $5 day pass. Bingo cards sold separately. Once you have enjoyed the delicious meal you will be ready for an after- noon of Bingo fun with 12 cash prizes. Big Band Dance Social- Live Music Monday, December 10, 2 – 4 pm Dick McConville’s Swing Quintet will play live music for this pre-holiday special event. Enjoy a lively afternoon of big band music and ball- room dancing. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Holiday Sing-A-Long Monday, December 17, 2 - 3:30 pm Come and sing holiday songs accompanied by guitar and ukulele. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at lobby table VTA Photo Session Thursday, December 20, 10am Valley Transit Authority will be at the Senior Center to take photos for the Regional Transit Connections (RTC) Clipper Card. No appoint- ment needed. Vintage Holiday Party and Birthday Bash Wednesday, December 19, 12 - 1:30 pm As we wrap up our 50 Years of Fun celebration, we thought it would be a kick to have a vintage 1962 Holiday Party and December Birthday Bash. The menu features all the classics from 1962 – Jello salad, deviled eggs, chicken arti- choke casserole and much more. Lunch will be served family style, and we will have great holiday entertainment including a visit from Santa. Members with December birthdays will be honored. Members $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Please sign up early. Please register by December 14. Caregiver Support Group Thursday, December 13, 3 - 4:30 pm Provides a safe place for family caregivers to share their experiences and challenges. Join our circle of support. Volunteer Corner Greeting Cards Fundraiser Have you ever spent $6 on a Greeting Card? Not anymore, stop by the front desk to pick up greeting cards 2 for $1. We have holiday cards as well as birthday, get well, sympathy, and thank you cards. Greeting card purchases directly benefit the Case Management and Bingo programs, so save money and help a great cause. Volunteer Nurse - Blood Pressure Checks Monday, December 10, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 4, 18, 12:15 - 1:15 pm Presentations Senior Scam Stopper Monday, January 14 10 - 11:30 am - CPUC Presentation 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Office of the Sheriff Presentation Representatives from the California Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Sheriff will be here to discuss ways to recog- nize scams, thefts, and how to avoid them. Topics include fraudulent practices by phone companies, door-to-door solicitors, mail fraud, home and auto repair fraud, auto thefts, etc. Join us to learn ways to become savvy consumers. Please sign up at the lobby table. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Safe Medication Use This presentation is by Carrie Fu, a Consul- tant Pharmacist. Seniors are more likely to experience side effects from medication therapy due to body changes in the aging process and experience multiple drug interactions. It is important to understand what you are taking and how to take medication safely. This three- part health lecture is to help promote medica- tion therapy management and overall wellness. Part I. Understand Your Medicines Monday, January 28, 10 – 11 am Introduction to how body changes with age and multiple drug interactions. 30 minutes of lecture, 30 minutes of interactive session. Please bring your medications; she will work with you on how to fill the med list. Part II Safe Medication Use in Seniors – Diabetes, Monday, February 11, 10 - 11 am Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that has cupertino scene december 2012 8 CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on any trip. TOURS kentucky – Unbridled Spirit, April, 15 - 19, 2013, flights. Call 408.777.3150 for cost information. Highlights include the Kentucky Derby Museum, Shakers Village, Bluegrass Horse Country, Bourbon County, Historic Louisville, and more! 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! Discover Cuba – A Cultural Exploration, March 10 - 18, 2013, $4499 double occupancy. Call for more information or a flyer. DAY TRIPS Comfort and Joy, Friday, December 7, $101 Neiman Marcus Rotunda Luncheon and Union Square, Tuesday, December 11, $99 Gospel Holiday Concert, Friday, December 21, $108 Mystery Movie at Stanford Theater, Thursday, January 10, $39 Best in Show, Sunday, January 27, $48 Coffee, Tea, or Me, Wednesday, January 23, $85 Beach Blanket Babylon, Thursday, January 31, $93 Saint Michael Trio at Villa Montalvo, Sunday, February 10, $89 From Russia With Love, Wednesday, February 20, $TBA Girl with a Pearl Earring, Tuesday, February 26, $73 Flower Power with Gary, Friday, March 8, $TBA China’s Terracotta Warriors, Tuesday, March 12, $65 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. DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5 Humanitarian Vacations – A humanitarian vacation to Cartagena, Columbia. Hear how your next vacation can make someplace in the world a better place. DECEMBER 10, 11 & 14 Memories of Christmas Past – A potpourri of video clips from the past Christmas Programs. DECEMBER 17, 18 & 21, 24, 25 & 28 Christmas with the Bay Bells – Visions of sleigh bells and snow brought to you by the sounds of hand bells. DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 1 & 4 2013 Frank Dicker – Singer and Song Writer – We’re entertained today by an interesting fellow, who in retirement, is fulfilling his life- long dream as a singer and songwriter. no cure, but can be managed with medications, learn safe ways to control your blood sugar. Part III Safe Medication Use in seniors – Hypertension and Other Cardiovascular Conditions, Monday, February 25, 10 - 11 am High blood pressure is the most common car- diovascular disease among seniors; drugs are used to control the blood pressure. Learn safe ways to use your meds and prevent drug in- teractions. Please sign up at the lobby table Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass Classes Cooking with Lilian Monday, December 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn to make Chinese yeast onion bread and steamed buns. Material fee included. Member fee $30 Cooking with Suzanne Mediterranean Soups and Stews Wednesday, December 5, 10 am – 1 pm Suzanne will demonstrate ways to make delicious and nutritious stews and soups for the cold winter days. She will prepare bean and vegetable soup with Gruyere croutons, a Tunisian chicken and chickpea Tagine (stew) with turnips and green herb sauce and Harissa condiment, accompanied with a whole grain couscous. As a sommelier, she will tantalize you with low calorie red wine poached pears, French style. Bring a container to class for leftovers. Member fee $60 continued on page 15 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! From everyone at the City of Cupertino volume xxxv number 10 eco news | december Residents, Businesses & City Council to Review Single Use Bag Ordinance In January, Cupertino will consider joining a long list of cities and counties that have made the transition to reusable shopping bags. The City is one of twenty-five partici- pants in the San Mateo County Health De- partment’s Environmental Impact Review (EIR) for a regional reusable bag ordinance. San Mateo County’s regional ordinance was drafted to heighten customer use of reusable shopping bags, to stop unnecessary waste, and to reduce litter that is harmful to aquatic life. On October 23rd, 2012, the County Board of Supervisors certified this EIR and unanimously adopted this ordinance. Local agencies involved in this regional effort are considering taking the same action. Cupertino will consider a draft ordinance on January 15, 2013, that would prohibit the distribution of free single- use plastic carryout bags, similar to ordi- nances adopted by neighboring communities including San Jose and Sunnyvale. The ordinance would also require all retail establishments in Cupertino to charge ten cents for paper bags or durable carryout bags designed for multiple use. Exempted from the ordinance are restaurants and non- profit charitable organizations. The draft ordinance would allow grocery stores and produce markets to distribute free plastic bags for the handling of fresh fruit, vegeta- bles and meat. For more information on the draft ordinance, and its exemptions, please visit www.cupertino.org/reusebags. To learn more about a potential bag ordi- nance, Cupertino community members are invited to join the following conversations: • Informational Meeting for Businesses: Tuesday, January 8 from 9:30 – 11 am at the Quinlan Community Center. • Informational Meeting for Residents: Wednesday, January 9 from 7 – 8:30 pm held at City Hall. Registration information is available at www.cupertino.org/reusebags. Free reusable bags will be distributed to all attendees. Recycling During the Holidays Every year during the period from Thanksgiving to New Years, Americans generate an extra one million tons of trash per week. That’s not too hard to believe considering all the cards, ribbons, wrapping pa- per, packaging, and food waste that makes its way to garbage cans this time of year. By practicing simple, earth-friendly behav- iors, we can significantly reduce the amount of garbage that is land filled during the festive season. Here are some recycling and garbage reminders: Christmas Trees: Christmas trees will be collected at homes in Cupertino on regular collection days during the month of January. Cut trees into 5-foot lengths, with all deco- rations and stands removed. Place trees in your brown yard waste cart or at the curb. Trees will be picked up at apartment and condominium complexes during the same period. Managers should call Recology Cu- pertino when the complex is ready for tree pick-up: 408.725.4020. Flocked trees are accepted for composting. Corrugated Cardboard: Corrugated card- board can be placed in the blue recycling cart or flattened and placed alongside your recycling cart. Boxes must be flattened and cut into 3-ft by 3-ft pieces. If desired, large quantities can be taken to the Sunnyvale Recycling Center at the north end of Borre- gas Ave. Call 408.752.8530. Styrofoam: Blocks of Styrofoam and Sty- rofoam “peanuts” and all Expanded Polysty- rene Styrofoam “EPS” are not accepted in the City’s recycling program. UPS Stores will accept Styrofoam “peanuts” for recycling. Closest stores are @ 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.213.219 and 1072 S. De Anza Blvd. 408.253.6561. Wrapping paper: Gift wrapping paper can be included with other recycling in your curb- side recycling container. (Most apartment and condominium complexes have recycling containers.) Plastic-coated and foil wrapping paper, ribbons and bows cannot be recycled. No limit: Remember that there is no limit to the amount of recyclables that can be set out on your collection day. Extra recyclables can be placed in boxes or clear plastic bags and set next to the recycling cart. Produce Less Waste and Shop Smart for the Holidays: Avoid producing unnecessary cupertino scene december 2012 10 waste for recycling or disposal. Try these ideas in your holiday routine: • Give an experience and create a memory, such as tickets to a movie, sporting event, stage play, restaurant, salon spa, mani- cure/pedicure. The choices are endless! • Package gifts in reusable gift bags • Shop with your own reusable bags Be creative and have fun. Have an environmentally SMART and “GREEN” Holiday Season! Extra Holiday Trash? On-Call Disposal Days: Residents (with garbage can service) are reminded that they have the option of using their two free On- Call Disposal Days for disposal of large amounts of trash. Schedule a Disposal Day by calling Recology Cupertino at 408.725.4020. For details, visit Recology’s website at www.recologycupertino.com (click On-Call Collection). Extra Bag Tags: Another option for residents who periodically generate extra garbage is “Extra Bag Tags.” Tags cost $6.50 each or 10 for $61.76 and have no expira- tion date. Place extra trash in plastic trash bags and attach a tag to it where your gar- bage collector picks up. Bags cannot be larg- er than 32 gallons or weigh more than 25 pounds. Tags are available by calling Recol- ogy at 408.725.4020. CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Thursday, December 13, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join us for a Seed and Cutting Exchange of native plants at the Cupertino Library. Bring native plant seeds and cuttings from your garden to show, explain and share. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, December 20, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will read and discuss The House I Loved by Tatiana de Ros- nay, a poignant story of one woman’s indelible strength, and an ode to Paris, where houses harbor the joys and sorrows of their inhabitants, and secrets endure in the very walls. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GARDEN SOIL Wednesday, January 9, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Learn the importance of healthy soil for growing healthy plants. Master Gardener Laura Monczynski will teach a class on how to improve your garden soil. Topics include evaluating and testing your soil, composting, amending, and mulching. It all starts with the soil! CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, January 10, 10:30 am – 12 pm Cupertino Community Hall The group will read and discuss Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang. This program is conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, January 17, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will read and discuss Sea- biscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, the true story of how three men and a great racehorse captivat- ed the world. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. INVESTING EDUCATION SERIES Wednesday, January 23, 7 pm Topic: Asset Allocation Wednesday, January 30, 7 pm Topic: Hatching a Nest Egg Wednesday, February 6, 7 pm Topic: Mutual Funds or ETFs Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm Topic: Estate Planning All workshops will be held in the Cupertino Library Story Room. The Investing Education Series is presented by the Silicon Valley Chap- ter of the Financial Planning Association. kNITTING AT THE LIBRARY Every Tuesday from 4 - 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. For Your Information: NEW THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTIONS Print, DVD and BluRay formats now available Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, these Bestseller Collections are designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestselling book or movie (in DVD or BluRay formats) when you visit the Library. The items are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. Library News, continued from page 7 continued on page 14 volume xxxv number 10 11 community calendar De Anza Flea Market 8-4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10-12:30pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@yahoo.com] Organization of Special Needs Families* 2-4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd.996.0558 osfamilies.org/ Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino School-Science Room, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu cupertino.freetoasthost.net Schools Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 777.3176 American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinocares.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org CCWG 6:30-8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 HP Communicator Toastermasters 7:30 am 10181 Finch Avenue- Bethel Lutheran Church 673.1820 jwassocs.com Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Ave. CupertinoCoinClub.com Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 am 252.1529 newcomersclub.com American Association of University Women 11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 West Fremont Ave. 298.6560 eadorable@sbcglobal.net Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA* 10 -1:30 pm Creekside Park Hall 368.0357 www.hssus.org Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 Ask for Janki Chokshi falc.org CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/ De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 863.0835 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org Tandem Toastmasters*12-1 pm HP Building 48L, Caml Conference Room 19483 Pruneridge Avenue 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 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_ Officers.html Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org 1 SAT 3 MON 4 TUE 6 THUR 7 FRI 13 THUR 15 SAT 16 SUN 17 MON 19 WED DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. cupertino scene december 2012 20 THUR 21 FRI 25 TUES De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803 Alves Drive 351.2444 yserviceclub@ymcasv.org Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement Community 996.8119 ega-gpr.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Montevideo premiere at BlueLight Cinemas see showtimes 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino 255-2552 bluelightcinemas.com Alcoholics Anonymous* Women's Group 7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 374.8511 aasanjose.org Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Fireside Room 379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com 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 DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL DEC 4 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm DEC 5 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm DEC 5 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm DEC 6 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:15 am DEC 6 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm DEC 6 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)*** 7 pm DEC 11 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm DEC 12 Teen Commission (QCC) 6:15 pm DEC 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am DEC 13 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm DEC 18 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm DEC 19 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm DEC 20 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am DEC 20 Design Review Committee (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 City Hall will be closed December 24 – January 1 for Christmas and New Year’s holiday. volume xxxv number 10 13 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2012 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager and City Attorney and no action was taken Conference with legal counsel and anticipated litiga- tion; significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code 54956.9(b) and no action was taken Proclamation presented to Santa Clara County Supervi- sor, Liz Kniss for her service to Cupertino Presented the certificates of appreciation to recog-nize students for their volunteer work at Silicon Valley Korean School Proclamation presented to Natalie Ng for her academic and scientific achievements Presented certificates to five Cupertino Students who placed at the regional science fair Proclamations presented to the organizations for the design and implementation of the Green@Home Do-It- Yourself Tool Kit Received the Annual report from the Public Safety Commission Approved the October 16th City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 12-125 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 05, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-126 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 12, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-127 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 19, 2012 Continued the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Report for Quarter Ending September 2012 item to November 13th Approved Alcohol Beverage License for, Andre Boudin Bakeries, Inc., 20682 Stevens Creek Boulevard Adopted Resolution No. 12-128 to accept an authoriza-tion of the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for grant monies and authorize Director of Public Works to execute documents necessary to secure and implement approved grant funds Accepted Project No. 2012-03, 2012 Various Park Path Lot Repairs Project Accepted Municipal Improvements, 10218 & 10228 Orange Avenue Adopted Resolution No. 12-129 and No. 12-130 to ac-cept the resolutions to vacate portions of easements on properties near the north approach to the Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge Reviewed options regarding Protected Trees on private property (Chapter 14.18) and gave the following direc- tions to staff: • Bring back ordinance amendment to protected tress chapter on February 5th to remove “Public Trees” and change the penalty from a misdemeanor to an infraction • Come back with a report on February 5th regarding the following: – Streamline the process for R1/A1/A/RHS zones and consider R2 – Review smaller protected trees with mitigation – Look at size of tree in diameter to help protect the homeowner – Review the appropriate penalties for larger pro- tected trees Asked for information and statistics from staff regarding complaints from the public on overcrowding of public trees, especially in the Rancho Rinconada area Adjourned to a special meeting on November 13th beginning at 6:30 pm SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None Adopted Resolution No. 12-131 intention to approve amendment to Contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Re- port for Quarter Ending September 2012 Adjourned to December 4th; November 20th meeting has been cancelled council actions Simply Safe, Continued from Page 4 Eco News, Continued from Page 11 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training schedule. Learn to be part of the disaster response solution. CERT members can give critical support to over- whelmed first responders and provide im- mediate assistance to victims. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations and team organization. Class- es run January 29 - February 7 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) 6 – 9 pm & February 9 (Saturday morning) 10am-1pm, Campbell Community Center (Orchard City Banquet Hall), 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell. You must be able to attend all classes for graduation. The cost is $35 for all classes which is reimbursed for Cupertino residents upon successful completion. For If you have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.net or 408.341.4410. Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding Event Saturday, January 19 The next Environmental Recycling Day and Document Shredding Event will be held on January 19 from 9 am to 1 pm at De Anza College’s Parking Lot A. Accepted items are as follows: • Electronic Waste (i.e., computers, monitors and printers) • U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and fluorescent tubes) • Reusable furniture (not dirty, stained, or torn. No mattresses), • Clothing • No Paint or toxic chemicals • Residential documents (for confidential onsite shredding; two box limit). Recycling Day compliments the FREE e-waste drop off location offered weekly by Apple Computer for residents of Cupertino. Look for more details on the Calendar of Events at www.cupertino.org or contact Recology at 408.725.4020 cupertino scene december 2012 14 news items Submission deadline for the February edition is January 9. Welcome New Businesses Acrowit Inc 20380 Town Center Ln Ste 250 Amelita Taquaria and Resturant 20371 Stevens Creek Blvd Estend Adviser Inc 10056A Orange Ave Law Offices of Robert E Greeley 21580 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 105 Lu Dumpling Inc 10895 S Blaney Ave No 1 Foot Spa & Massage 10495 S De Anza Blvd Ste A Randall G Garfield Chiropractor 21801 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 2 Senior News, Continued from Page 9 Ballroom Dance Class Wednesday, November 27 - December 19, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Waltz is the dance of the month for December, taught by Babi & Ron, they will provide per- sonal instructions to students. Come to the class for fun and exercise. Member fee $20 Evening Zumba Gold and Toning Wednesday, January 9 - February 27, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Come dance the night away with Haideh! Learn this Latin-style music and dance geared especially to 50+ adults. Have fun while you exercise! Member fee $ 45 Digital Camera Fundamentals Wednesday, January 30 - February 20, 9 - 10:30 am Plan on taking photos in the future? Learn the basics of camera operation and photo- graphic concepts, photo composition, and creative tools that can be used to take control of your photography. You will explore how to utilize tools and features available on your camera to create better pictures. No “post- processing” steps are covered in this class. Please bring your camera and owner’s/ operation manual to class. Member fee $40 ZUMBAlates Monday, January 28 - March 25, 5:30 - 6:30 pm No time to exercise? This new combo 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. Easy to follow steps for all levels. Member fee $45 Free demo on Monday, January 14, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Sign up at the lobby table. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education Are you nervous and worried about your citizenship interview? Come to the free cit- izenship practice interview class on Sat- urday, April 28, 2012. On Saturday, De- cember 15, 2012, from 11:45 am - 1:45 pm, Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Commu- nity Education will be offering a free spe- cial one-day class, ESL/Citizenship In- terview Preparation, to help prospective citizens prepare for their interview. Volun- teers from the community will act as inter- viewers. At this class there will also be an immigration expert who will talk about the interview process and answer questions. The class will meet in the Professional Learning Center at the Adult Education Center, 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunny- vale. Students can register online at www. ace.fuhsd (course code 144000) or by call- ing 408.522.2700. Students may also regis- ter in class. Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help conduct mock citizenship interviews for Sunnyvale- Cupertino Adult and Community Educa- tion’s ESL/Citizenship Interview Prepa- ration Class. This is a commitment for one morning only, Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 11:15 am - 1:45 pm. Since many prospective citizens are apprehen- sive about the interview process, this one- day class gives students an opportunity to practice for their citizenship interview in a relaxed and friendly setting. As a volun- teer, you will ask prepared questions and dictate prepared sentences, thus simulat- ing an actual interview. Training for vol- unteers will be done on the morning of the class. 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