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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene March 2011 - 03.01.2011cupertino a m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e c i t y o f c u p e r t i n o IN THIS ISSUE v o l u m e x x x i v n o . 2 m a r c h 2 0 1 1 Celebrate Earth Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Big Bunny Fun Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Environmental Recycling Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Symphonic Children’s Concert . . . . . . .3 Cupertino Chamber Recognizes Business Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Adult 50 Plus Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Create a Sustainable Garden . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bay-Friendly Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Creek Clean Up Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Change to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs . . . .10 Compost Available Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Pest Control Info Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Annenberg Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 AlertSCC Emergency Notification . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C O N T E N T S Smell gas in any Cupertino neighborhood, call 9-1-1 or PG&E at 1.800.743.5000 2011 Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 9 from 10 - 2 pm, City Hall Plaza The City of Cupertino will proudly host its 3rd Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am – 2 pm at the City Hall Plaza. – continued on page 2 – continued on page 2 Environmental Recycling Day Saturday, March 19, De Anza College The next Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding Event will be held on March 19 from 9 am – 1 pm at De Anza College, parking lot “B”. Big Bunny Fun Run Saturday, April 23 9 am, Cupertino Civic Center Get ready to kick-off spring at the 2011 Big Bunny Fun Run. Join countless others in our community for an event that celebrates fun, fitness, and family. – continued on page 2 happenings in cupertino – Environmental Recycling Day, continued from page 1 The City of Cupertino & Recology offer this free drive- through, drop-off service for Cupertino residents at least twice a year to encourage extended use of products and to prevent valuable resources from being sent to the landfill. Accepted items are: Electronic Waste (i.e., computers, moni- tors and printers), U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and fluorescent tubes), reusable furniture, clothing (for donation; no dirty, stained or torn furniture, and no mattresses), and residential documents (for confidential onsite shredding; two (2) box limit). Recycling Day compliments the FREE e-waste drop off location offered weekly by Apple Computer for resi- dents of Cupertino. Look for more details about this event on the City’s website www.cupertino.org, or visit Recology at www.recologycupertino.com. – Celebrate Earth Day, continued from page 1 Once there, swing by our interactive festival, which promises fun-filled hands-on activities for residents of all ages. Nearly 1,000 members of our community will come together to protect our environment at this day of learning, creating, sharing, and inspiration. The event will showcase the ABCs and 123s of growing greener for the greater good: from learning how to compost, to understanding more about solar technologies, to planting a native garden; there’ll be something for everyone. Over fifty nonprofit organizations and businesses will be on hand to help you discover new ways to green your home, school or busi- ness. Families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and students are all invited to explore the many programs offered by the City of Cupertino and its environmental partners to create a healthy, safe and environmentally vibrant community for you to live, learn, work and play. The Big Bunny Fun Run will take place at on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Cupertino Civic Center beginning at 9 am. No matter your fitness level there is something for everyone at the Big Bunny Fun Run. More competitive athlete will find the 5K run challenging, while others will enjoy the leisurely paced 2.5K Walk. Also, children will have a blast participating in the Huntington Learning Center’s Kids Run, where everyone is a winner. Registration is now open and make sure to sign up by April 4 to get the best rate. We hope to see you and your family on April 23, 2010; together we can create a positive, healthy, and connected com- munity. For more information on the Big Bunny Fun Run visit www.cupertino.org/bigbunny or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 408.777.3120 Big Bunny Fun Run, continued from page 1 cupertino scene march 2011 2 The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual STAR Awards Gala to recognize excellence by Cupertino businesses and the Citizen of the Year 2011. The purpose of the STAR Award is to recognize local businesses and citizens whose contributions have made a signifi- cant and beneficial impact on the Cuper- tino community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 26 at the Cypress Hotel beginning with a 6 pm reception. Chamber Board Chair, Paula Davis has formally announced the 2011 recipients at the recent State of the City event featuring Mayor Gilbert Wong. Citizens of the Year: Donna Austin & Steve Ting Small Business of the Year: State Farm Insurance - Catherine Chen Large Business of the Year: Bowlmor Lanes Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Fred Buccino The event is open to the public, the entry cost is $100 and reservations can be made by contacting the Chamber at 408.252.7054 or emailing info@cupertino-chamber.org. Cupertino Chamber Recognizes Business Excellence and Celebrates Citizen of the Year volume xxxiv number 2 3 Cupertino’s City Council approved a new addition to the Emergency Plan last month. The Animals in Disaster Annex provides a framework to assist dogs and cats until we find their owners as well as the animals belonging to people forced to live in Red Cross Shelters. If you own any of the estimated 13,000 dogs or 15,000 cats living in Cupertino, we need your help. 1. Prepare an emergency kit for your pet so you’ll be able to help us help you. It is impossible for us to store enough supplies to care for all your pets. 2. Donate new or gently used pet care supplies on April 9 at Cupertino City Hall during our annual Earth Day event. Needed items are listed below. Animal care supplies needed: • Blankets and quilts – all sizes • Disposable poop bags • Food and water bowls – all sizes • Garbage bags – all sizes from kitchen size to 33 gal. • Kitty litter & litter boxes • Leashes and collars – all sizes • Paper towels • Plastic buckets with rubber or metal handles • Portable kennel fencing (4’-6’ tall or taller) • Usable metal or heavy plastic crates for dogs and cats – all sizes If you are unable to drop off donations on April 9, or if you would like to learn more about being an animal care volunteer during disasters, please email cupertinoanimalvolunteers@gmail.com. Information is also listed on the Cupertino website under Emergency Preparedness. Cash donations, payable to City of Cupertino, are also welcome! Attention small animal, exotic pets and horse owners! We haven’t forgotten you. Phase two of the new plan will include these groups. Please call if you have experience to share on how best to transport and shelter these animal groups. Save the Date! October 22 & 23, 2011 Cupertino will hold it’s third annual city- wide exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to practice our plans before we really need them. If you’ve been thinking about joining our volunteer teams of ham radio operators, search & rescue, medical, logistics, help desk, childcare or animal care, do it now so you can be trained before the exercise. This event is a perfect time for families, busi- nesses, apartment complexes, churches and homeowners associations to practice your plans too! Keep checking the Simply Safe ar- ticles this year. They can help you learn how the City operates during disasters and pre- pare yourself to stay safe and help others. This exercise is also an opportunity for ser- vice clubs and youth groups to identify what they might be able to do to assist. There are NEVER enough people to help sort dona- tions, answer phones, pass out safety infor- mation or prepare meals. Upcoming Classes: FREE! Personal Emergency Prepared- ness Workshop. Topics include: how to com- municate when phones don’t work, where to receive accurate information from the City, first aid techniques that save lives before the ambulance arrives, when and how to turn off natural gas, water and electricity, how to use a fire extinguisher, emergency supply sug- gestions - and more! March 5, 9 am to Noon, April 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May 9, 6:30 - 9:30 pm FREE! Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7. Choose 9 am to Noon or 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Graduation exercise is scheduled on April 9, 9 am - 1 pm. Topics include: Disas- ter medicine, light search & rescue, psycho- logical first aid, fire safety, radio communi- cations and more. Graduation exercise is a hands-on disaster simulation complete with smoke, fire and simulated injuries. FREE! Introduction to Animal Shelter- ing March 19, 10 am to Noon at Cupertino City Hall. Basic training is necessary to as- sist at a disaster animal shelter in Cuperti- no. To register, email cupertinoanimalvolun- teers@gmail.com Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for young adults grades 6-12. April 18-22, 9 am - 1 pm. Topics include: CPR, first aid, fire safety, earthquake preparedness, law enforcement. Tour of the County Commu- nications (9-1-1) facility in San Jose. $65 res/$75 non-resident If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Locate your gas meter. Find the valve. Try to move the valve one eighth (1/8) turn in either direction. This test will not turn off the gas, but it will let you know if you will be able to shut the valve (1/4 turn either direction) if you smell natural gas, hear hissing sounds or see the dials spinning wildly after an earth- quake. If you can’t get the valve to move, spray it with WD40 type lubricant. If it’s still stuck, call PG&E. b y M a r s h a H o v e y simply safe | march cupertino scene march 2011 4 roots | Saying Goodbye to Doris, Phil and Mildred This winter the Cupertino Historical Society lost 3 wonderful old-timers; Phil Bush, Doris Beezley and Mildred Gagliasso. Phil was a science teacher for many years in the Cupertino School District. He was mar- ried to Frances and had two daughters. Phil was a gentleman of the highest ethics and faith. He had the love and respect of family, co-workers and students alike for his encyclo- pedic knowledge of plants and animals and his passion for passing on this knowledge to his students and his two daughters. He men- tored and counseled many of his students, both in school and beyond. Some of the young men he had taught in school sought him out before they shipped overseas to the war in Vietnam. He encouraged them and shared his strong faith with them and they were deeply appreciative for his concern and quiet listen- ing and counsel. He and Frances were found- ing members of West Valley Presbyterian Church on Bollinger Road. Phil and Frances participated for many years in the Cupertino Historical Society and took the Traveling Trunk, along with CHS member, Loretta Bassman, to dozens of classes in local schools, sharing the history and artifacts of early Cupertino with fascinated students. Doris Beezley was a woman of many talents. She had a studio in Carmel where she did wonderful paintings. She was an accomplished photographer and went by burro into the Atlas Mts. to photograph people in remote areas. At the request of King Hussan of Morrocco, she came and set up a pilot lapidary program. She did ceramics and was a juror for the Smithso- nian. She was in the Navy in WWII and after the war she joined the Air Force Reserves and attained the rank of Captain. However, Doris’ most likely claim to fame came from dogs belonging to her and her son. Now these were not ordinary dogs. They had titles. They were known as “The World’s Ugliest Dog(s)”. And they were. If you have never seen the breed known as Chinese Cresteds, go to Google to view them. You will most likely find Doris’ name and her dog’s accomplishments there. The dogs were shown on TV with Jay Leno and other late night television shows. They were on TV in the morning on the Today Show and they won awards. If there was prize money given to the dogs, Doris donated it to various charities. My mother had some glossy 8 x 10’s of the dogs that Doris proudly gave her and the pictures were real conversation pieces. I’m not sure what else to say about the dogs... beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. But Doris was a wonderful, fun lady and her great sense of humor lightened up the seriousness of life. Mildred and her husband Chasey Gagliasso were great supporters of St. Joseph of Cu- pertino Church and the Cupertino Histori- cal Society, along with other local organiza- tions. Mildred was the daughter of Italian immigrants in New York. During the Great Depression, she and her sister were placed in an orphanage until their father could recover from the tribulations of the hard economic times and reunite the family. Mildred served in the armed services during WWII, married Chasey after he came home from the war and they established their home in Cupertino, raising 6 children. Mildred never learned to drive, but she traveled extensively in the US, learned Italian in her 70’s and visited the town in Italy where her parents lived before coming to America. She traveled to other places in Eu- rope, also went to China and walked on the Great Wall. She and her husband started a successful company, Gagiasso Trucking and after Chasey passed away, she stayed involved in the business to the end. She cut and dried apricots in their backyard every year and made wonderful gnocchi, polenta, and with the grandchildren, hundreds of cookies at Christmas. She was strong, independent, and practical and loved to laugh. There were always children, grandchildren, great-grand- children and friends in her home. She made everyone feel welcome and there was always an extra chair for a visitor to pull up and eat at the big kitchen table. It was great to have her nearby in Monta Vista and pop in to visit. Along with the rest of the family, I shall miss her very much. I’m hoping we don’t have to say goodbye to any more old-timers for awhile. It always leaves such a hole in the fabric of the Cupertino community when they are gone. Goodbye dear friends and loved ones. We will miss you, your strength, stories, and all your contributions to our lives and our town. b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r I N M E M O R I A M Mildred Gagliasso 1922 – 2011 Phillip Charles Bush 1923 – 2010 Doris Beezley 1925 – 2010 volume xxxiv number 2 5 cupertino library STORYTIME HOURS Cupertino Library Story Room: Bedtime Stories 3 years old and up .................Tuesdays, 7 pm Stories for Ones 1 year old and walking .....Thursdays, 11:30 am Stories for Twos 2 years old .......................Thursdays, 10:15 am Stories for Threes 3 years old .......................Wednesdays, 10:15 am Stories for Fours 4 years old .............................Wednesdays, 4 pm Stories for Fives preschool, 5 years old ............Mondays at 4 pm BE A LIBRARY ExPLORER WEE ExPLORE PROGRAM Learning the Library Together! For children ages 2 to 5 and their parents. Pick up a Wee Explore Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk or in the Par- ents Corner. Children and parents receive a sticker for their Wee Explore Passport for each activity they complete together. LIBRARY ExPLORER: SUPER CHALLENGE! For students, 4th - 8th grades Pick up a Super Challenge Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk. Complete a different Super Challenge question each month and earn a Library Explorer Pass- port sticker. CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB Thursday, March 10, 4 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Programs for Children & Families SPECIAL EvENT: AN EvENING WITH GABRIELLE E. MILLER, ED.D. Dr. Gabrielle Miller. National Executive Director, Raising A Reader March 23, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Raising A Reader’s mission is to engage parents in a routine of daily “book cuddling” with their children from birth to age five to foster healthy brain development, parent- child bonding, and early literacy skills criti- cal for school success. Its long term goal is to extend its reach as a leader in early literacy family engagement and reach one million children. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 Raising A Reader was named one of the top 45 social entrepreneurs changing the world by Fast Company Magazine. Programs for Teens FREE SAT/ACT COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST – Pre-registration required Saturday, March 19, 12 am - 4:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall This free 3½ hour practice test will help students decide which test is right for them. Students receive feedback that compares their performance on each of the analogous test sections of the two exams – for example, SAT math section vs. ACT math section. This is a perfect opportunity to experience both tests. A fully-proctored practice test will show students what to expect in a test-like environment. FOLLOW-UP SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST REvIEW SESSION Saturday, March 26, Noon – 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall Students will receive a free comprehensive analysis of their performance on the SAT/ ACT Combination practice test, highlighting individual strengths and weaknesses. LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino LIBRARY OPEN HOURS Mon – Tues ........................................1 to 9 Wed – Thurs ...................................10 to 9 Fri – Sat ...........................................10 to 6 Sunday ............................................12 to 6 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 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 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.santaclaracountylib.org The Library will be closed on Thursday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day cupertino scene march 2011 6 Programs for Adults IMAGES OF IRELAND: PHOTOGRAPHY AND MUSIC Presented by David Couzens Wednesday, March 2, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join us for this Cupertino Library Photo Club Event! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with David Couzens in a journey from historic Dublin, through medieval Kilkenny, along the coast of County Cork, and onward to Killarney National Park and County Kerry in search of panoramic vistas, ancient monuments, traditional villages, and elusive rainbows in the greenest of nations. SPECIAL EvENT: RECOvERY & WELLNESS IN MENTAL HEALTH Saturday, March 5, 2 - 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall Presentation in Mandarin Chinese This program is presented in partnership with the following organizations: • Ethnic and Cultural Communities Advi- sory Committee (ECCAC) • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) • River of Life Foundation (ROLF) This program includes professional insight about mental health case management and personal stories on overcoming the hurdles, reaching out for professional treatment and peer counseling. BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, March 17, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room The group will read and discuss Lottery by Patricia Woods. The book discussion group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month. Adults of all ages are welcome. Also in the Cupertino 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 knit- ting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Individual or Small Group Programs by Appointment INTERNET BASICS FOR ADULTS Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. INTERNET CLASSES IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Inter- net are available in Mandarin, by appoint- ment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. TEEN DATABASE CLASSES Database instruction for teens, ages 13 to 19, is available at the library, by appointment. To schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the Library at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. For more information on any of the Cuperti- no Library’s adult programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. For Your Information DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including business, science and literature. Go to the library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib. org, click on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You can research your family history using Heritage Quest, access full-text product reviews from Consumer Reports, search the Encyclopaedia Britan- nica Online, and much more. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408.446.1677. THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BOOk SALE The next used book sale will be held at Community Hall on: • Saturday, May 14, 2011 • Sunday, May 15, 2011 volume xxxiv number 2 7 cupertino scene june 2009 adult 50 plus news Spring is time for new beginnings and there is no better time to learn something new by signing up for an informative class or pre- sentation. Get ready to celebrate, gather with friends for healthy meals, and keep up with the latest technologies all at the Cu- pertino Senior Center. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and March Birthday Bash Thursday, March 17, 12 - 1:30 pm Wear your green and celebrate! We will serve the traditional meal of home-cooked corned beef with all the trimmings, and bread pudding for dessert. For entertain- ment, a band will play Irish tunes-get ready to jig! Members with March birthdays will be honored. Members $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. Sample Japanese Cuisine Wednesday, March 30, 12 noon Jackson Lo, a Sushi Chef, will prepare a healthy and delicious Japanese meal of Teri- yaki chicken, California rolls, salad, and dessert. Members $7, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. Facebook Demonstration Thursday, March 3, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Thursday, March 24, 2:30 - 4:30 pm The demonstration will show you how to use Facebook to keep you in contact with your friends and family. Members $8 Facebook Lab Learning Thursday, March 17, 10 am - 12 pm or 2 – 4 pm Thursday, March 31, 10 am - 12 pm or 2 – 4 pm Instructor will assist students through two-hours of a hands-on computer learning experience focused on Facebook. To maxi- mize your lab time, come prepared with questions. Some computer experience nec- essary. Members $8 Wii Demonstration Wednesday March 2, 11 am – 12 pm Wednesday March 2, 1:15 – 1:45 pm Learn to play the Nintendo Wii games. Free for members, senior guests add $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Wii Lunch with Friends Wednesday March 23, 12 – 1:30 pm: Clam Chowder Enjoy a great lunch with a choice of play- ing bowling, ping pong, archery, and other games on the Nintendo Wii. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registra- tion is required. Maximize Your Memory Monday, March 28, 10 - 11:30 am Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, the speaker will discuss types of memory, why we forget, strategies for improving mem- ory, and memory exercises. Please sign up at the lobby table. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. California Telephone Access Program Presentation Monday, March 30, 10 – 11 am Come to this presentation to obtain infor- mation on free phones that are adapted for special needs. See an equipment demon- stration, find out if you qualify, and learn the application process. Open to the public. Please sign up at the lobby table. Sudoku Workshop Wednesday, March 23, 1:30 – 4 pm This is a fun and challenging number puzzle based on logic. The game exercises the brain and stimulates the thinking pro- cess. Free for members, senior guest pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Line Dance Social Wednesday, March 30, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm All skill levels welcome. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Fire and Fall Prevention Monday, April 4, 10 am – 12 pm Do you know that older adults are twice as likely to be injured or killed in a fire, and that falls are the most common cause of fa- tal injury of people over 65? Learn practical tips that will keep you safe! Gina Cali from the Santa Clara County Fire Department will provide useful information to prevent both fire and falls. Please sign up at the lob- by table. Free event and open to the public. A mercury thermometer exchange will take place at the same time; this event is sponsored by the City of San Jose, Environ- mental Services Department, Watershed Protection, and Pollution Prevention. Please double bag your mercury thermometers in plastic, bring to the Center, and exchange for a digital thermometer. English: Basic and Easy Monday, March 14 - May 2, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn the English alphabet, phonics, easy grammar, practical words, and phrases. This is a beginning class, no English needed. Members $25 cupertino scene march 2011 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 Waves, Wine, and Wonder, May 17-19, 2011, $582 double occupancy. A 3-day mystery trip from the quaintest of villages to ultimate extravagance, from historic legends, to vast wonders of nature... you’ll get a taste of it all in three magical days. Great Lodges of Glacier National Park, July 5-10, 2011, $2789 double occupancy There is something very special about the air in Glacier that you have to discover for yourself. It is clean, fresh, crisp, and beckons you to stay, while taking in all the majestic scenery and infinite splendors the park has to offer. This tour offers the most unique and authentic opportunity to experience Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Very limited space, you must sign up while space is still available. Southeast Alaska, August 19-27, 2011, $4995 double occupancy, all inclusive Imagine... Enjoying humpback whales and marine mammals close enough to hear the “rush” of their breathing. Cruising the rugged shorelines and remote bays of Alaska’s Panhandle. Bald eagles, tufted puffins, cormorants, loons, and pacific seabirds outside your cabin window. Absolutely quiet evenings anchored in peaceful coves, bays or cozy marina. Watching brown bears enjoying an evening salmon dinner while you enjoy yours. Commandeering a kayak to explore the “nooks and crannies” of the evening anchorage or helping pull in a crab trap to check for the catch of the day. Imagine all of that from the comfort of a place you could call home. A ship that is small enough that you can get so close to almost touch the glaciers. Every cruise features an onboard certified Alaska Naturalist to give you insights into the habits of the Alaskan wildlife. If this sounds like an adventure you would enjoy, call Kim at the senior center. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, October 7 - 13, 2011, $2149 double occupancy Experience the colorful balloons from around the world, and then enjoy yours of Old Town Albu- querque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City tour, Taos Pueblo and much more! Call the Senior Center for more information. New Orleans Holiday, November 29 - December 3, 2011, $1699 double occupancy Join us as we celebrate the holidays New Orleans style! Tour includes four nights in the French Quarter, walking tours, School of Cooking tour, Garden District, Oak Alley Plantation, and much more. Call for more information. DAY TRIPS Late Nite Catechism, $98 March 6, 2011 It’s a Home Run Day, $84 March 29, 2011 Local South Bay Warm Fuzzies, $55 April 7, 2011 Exploring Pacific Grove, $49 April 15, 2011 Hidden villa Heyday, $61 April 20, 2011 Out-to-Lunch Bunch at Rio Adobe, April 26, 2011 Stanford Historic Homes Tour, $59 May 1, 2011 All Aboard for Beans and Beer, $95 May 9, 2011 Jack London Square with Gary, $99 May 27, 2011 Forbes Island Dinner, $92 June 2, 2011 49-Mile Scenic Drive and the Cliff House with Gary June 22, 2011 Picasso at the de Young, $99 June 30, 2011 ESL- Advanced Beginning Wednesday, March 16 - May 4, 10 am – 12 pm This class is for immigrants who want to improve their ability to speak, understand and write English. Learn English gram- mar, vocabulary, and phrases for everyday use. Members $25 volunteer Corner The Cupertino Senior Center is looking for adults 50 years and older to become volun- teers. Currently we have openings for the following positions: • Bingo Callers as backups for our regular callers on Fridays 1 - 3:30 pm • BBQ and Kitchen support on Wednes- days, 9 - 2 pm • Poster and Flyer Designers for our many classes and special events as needed • PC and iMAC computer instructors and lab assistants Training will be provided for those inter- ested. Fill out a volunteer application form at the Senior Center or download one from the senior center’s website, www.cupertino.org/senior or contact the volunteer coordinator at 408.777.3150. The Better Part - see page 15 volume xxxiv number 2 eco news | march Create A Beautiful, Healthy, Sustainable Garden & Learn to Compost Too? Compost Workshops Visit the City’s website www.cuperti- no.org/compost for the 2011 workshop schedule for Compost Basics workshops. Each class lasts about 2 hours and there is no charge to attend. Bay Friendly Workshops The Bay-Friendly Gardening program was developed to encourage residents to make environmentally friendly garden- ing choices that work with nature to re- duce waste and protect the watersheds of San Francisco Bay. Find out how to build healthy soil, minimize fertilizer use, and select appropriate plants at any of these hands-on workshops. Four different types of classes are provided: Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics, Gardening from the Ground Up, Gar- dening to Manage Pests Naturally, and Let Worms Eat Your Garbage. The Bay- Friendly Gardening workshops titled “Gardening From the Ground Up” and “Let Worms Eat Your Garbage” cover com- posting. To register for Bay-Friendly Gardening workshops visit www.BayFriendlyCoalition.org. For more information, call 408.918.4640. Creek Clean Up Event, Saturday, May 21 The City of Cupertino will host a commu- nity cleanup on Saturday, May 21, from 9 am to 12 pm at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino Volunteers and City staff will clean up areas surrounding Calabazas Creek, which runs through Creekside Park. Gloves, trash grabbers and other tools will be distributed. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for safety; wear old shoes, long sleeves, pants and sunscreen. Free re- freshments will be offered. Do something good for your community and have fun, make it a family event! To learn more about Cupertino’s Creek Cleanup Day, please contact the Public Works Dept at 408.777.3354, or visit the City’s website at www.cupertino.org. Make a Change to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is a light bulb that uses less energy than a standard bulb to provide the same amount of light. Those bearing the gov- ernment’s ENERGY STAR label use 1/3 the energy of a traditional bulb, can last up to 10 times longer, and save $30 or more in energy costs over their lifetime. The ENERGY STAR CFLs can be found anywhere you currently shop for light bulbs. If every American swapped just one bulb for an ENERGY STAR labeled CFL, it would collectively save more than $8 billion in energy costs, pre- vent burning 30 billion pounds of coal, and remove 2 million cars worth of greenhouse gas emissions from our atmosphere. The less energy it takes to light your house, the lower your electricity bills. You can dispose your CFLs properly at the following locations: • Blaines Lightening – 12312 Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga • Home Depot – 975 DeAnza Blvd., San Jose • Orchard Supply Hardware – 5365 Prospect Road, San Jose • The City’s Environmental Recycling Days (next event is March 19) • Visit the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program website for other fluorescent bulb drop off locations www.hhw.org, or call 408.299.7300. cupertino scene march 2011 10 » Compost Available Again for Cupertino Residents The City’s compost site reopens on March 25— in time for spring planting (as long as it doesn’t rain). The Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam) will be open for bulk compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 11 am, at no charge. No appointments are necessary. The site is closed during rainy weather or if the site remains muddy and on holiday weekends (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day). If it is raining or drizzling anywhere in Cupertino or at the compost site, then the compost site must close. The confusing issue is that if it is sunny, but there are mud puddles at the compost site, then it must be closed to comply with State stormwater mud- tracking prevention requirements. • Only city residents can use this program. Please bring proof of residency. • There will not be any staff at the site to assist residents in shoveling compost or moving bags. • Please bring adequate shovels and people to help. • Residents are limited to 15 minutes of shoveling if other cars are waiting. • Bring containers, an old trashcan, a tarp or bags to hold your compost. • For your convenience, two bags per car will be available for use. For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or City offices at 408.777.3354. Just a little information about Cupertino’s compost. The Please do not put the compost soil onto your lawn. The compost should be mixed in with your other soil in your garden. The compost is very rich in nutrients. The compost will allow you to water less. The compost in the soil will hold water better and provide better drainage. » Pest Control Info Available When it rains, pesticides used in landscapes, gardens, and around your home, are washed off plants, soils, and grass. This stormwater runs off the landscape and flows to the near- est storm drain, which ultimately carries the water to a local creek or the Bay, without treatment. Minimizing our use of pesticides in landscape maintenance is important to help protect water quality, aquatic life, and our own health. Pest control fact sheets that include information on less-toxic products and techniques are available at two local nurseries in Cupertino: Yamagami’s and Summerwinds. Nursery staff has received special training on pest control and can guide customers in using an “Integrated Pest Management” approach to resolve their bug problems. Fact sheets are also available at www.mywatershedwatch.org. Annenberg Educational Programs on the City Channel The City Channel now provides an expanded schedule of educational programs for Cupertino educators and students. These programs are available every weekday morning from 6 am to 10 am and weekday afternoons from 3 pm to 6 pm. These shows are provided by Annenberg Learner, a foundation whose mandate is to advance excellent teaching in American schools. These video resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many of these programs are also intended for K-12 students in the classroom and for the general viewing audience at home. For a full schedule of programs, visit our website at www.cupertino.org/tv. The Cupertino City Channel is available to Cupertino residents on Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. volume xxxiv number 2 11 community calendar C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/ fleamarket/ PEP Class 9 am-12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 to 12:30 pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@ yahoo.com] Organization of Special Needs Families* 2 to 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 Sunnyvale Art Gallery, 251 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu cupertino.freetoasthost.net TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)* 6:30 pm First Baptist Church, 10505 Miller Ave. 725.0380 tops.org American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10131 Finch Ave. 379.1051 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 252.3336 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org Tandem Toastmasters*Noon 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 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 252.2667 viewfindersclub.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 a.m 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803 Alves Drive 650.964.3734 scvymca.org Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.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/ Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.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 Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Ave.CupertinoCoinClub.com 3 THUR 5 SAT 7 MON 9 WED 10 THUR 11 FRI MAR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene march 2011 12 Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Kirsten Squarcia, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3212, kirstens@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUES 18 FRI 21 MON 22 TUES 24 THUR 30 WED 31 THUR Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunny View Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA* 10 to 1:30 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 Alcoholics Anonymous* Women's Group 7 pm Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 650.903.0321 aasanjose.org Al-ANON Family Group*5:30 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10131 Finch Ave. 379.1051 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 Cupertino Las Madres*3 to 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunny View Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org Los Gatos Camel Herders 6:30 pm Holder's Restaurant 482.0147 Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Noon Blue Pheasant 252.8568 quota.org Rolling Hills 4H Club 6:30 pm Monta Vista Recreation Center clubs.ca4h.org/santaclara/ rollinghills West Valley Republican Women 11:30 am 252.6312 westvalleyrepublican womenfederated.org The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View retirement Community 873.1190 ega-gpr.org MAR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL There’s been a mountain lion spotted near downtown. There is a toxic cloud floating overhead. These are two, real and recent events which occurred in Morgan Hill and the City of Santa Clara, respectively. In each of these events, the respective cities used AlertSCC to notify the affected neighborhoods. AlertSCC is Santa Clara County’s emergency notification system. We encourage you to sign-up with AlertSCC, add your contact phone numbers and email address so you can receive urgent notifica- tions which may affect you either at home, around Cupertino, or at work. If you live in Cupertino, go to www.cupertino.org/ alertscc and sign-up. If you live or work outside of Cupertino, go to alertscc.com, find your city and sign-up. For general news and event notifications, Cupertino is on Facebook, www.cupertino. org/facebook and Twitter at www.cupertino.org/twitter To learn more about Cupertino’s emergency preparedness program, visit www.cupertino.org/emergency. Cupertino Emergency Notification News volume xxxiv number 2 13 SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None CLOSED SESSION Gave directions to real property negotiators (Gov’t Code 54956.8); Property 10346 Scenic Boulevard. Cupertino CA Council was briefed by legal counsel and gave direction (Gov’t Code 54956.9(b). No Action was taken Directed the real property negotiator to reoffer the lease previously signed by the coffee society and considered at the January 4th meeting, and placed the item on a future council agenda for city action Presented the Proclamation to declare January 2011 to be National Blood Donor Month Approved the minutes from the December 7 City Council meeting Approved the minutes from the December 21 City Council meeting Adopted the Resolution No. 11-004, accepting Accounts Payable for period ending December 31, 2010 Approved additional proposed enhancements to the Employee Wellness Program Eliminated Automobile Allowance for selected classifications Continued the Item to February 1st to approve Animals in Disaster Annex to Cupertino Emergency Plan Denied the fee waiver request for St. Joseph’s Catholic School Athletic Teams Adopted the Resolution No. 11-005, accepting authorization for Underground Water Rights, Steven A. Breinberg and Danna S. Breinberg, 10625 Cordova Road, APN 342-22-103 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-006, accepting authorization for Underground Water Rights, Raman V. Mummidivarapu and Bhavani Mummidi- varapu, 10134 South Tantau, APN 375-07-038 Renewed the bingo Permits for St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Cupertino Senior Center Coordinating Council Continued Green Building Ordinance to February 1st Adopted the Resolution No. 10-224 for abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and moved the weed abatement deadline date for next year to April 30th Approved the Mid-Year Operating and Capital budget adjustments as presented Accepted the Mid-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Report with clarification that any items listed as potential reallocation will not move forward until council sees them first Authorized as Staff Recommended below Stevens Creek Corridor Project, Phase II 1. Authorize staff to initiate the design effort for Alternative 4A 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment with SSA Landscape Archi- tects for design services not to exceed $200,000 3. Authorize the City Manager to issue Letters of Intent to various granting agencies clarifying the City’s intent to proceed with Alternative 4A and creek restoration 4. Authorize staff to initiate an environmental clear- ance process for the project Conducted the second reading of the Municipal Code amendments to be consistent with the 2007- 2014 Housing Element and enacted Ordinance No. 11-2073 Adjourned to Monday, January 24th at 4 pm for Commission Interviews for Planning, Housing, Fine Arts, and Parks & Recreation REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None Received a briefing from legal counsel-Initiation of Litigation (Gov’t Code 54956.9(c)) Gave directions and no action was taken Continued Proclamation recognizing the Santa Clara County Library Foundation for their support of the 9th Annual Silicon Valley Reads to February 15, 2011 Approved the minutes from the January 4th City Council Special meeting Approved the minutes from the January 4th City Council Regular meeting Adopted the Resolution No. 11-008, accepting Ac- counts Payable for period ending January 7, 2011 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-009, accepting Ac- counts Payable for period ending January 14, 2011 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-010, accepting Ac- counts Payable for period ending January 21, 2011 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-011, accepting Payroll for period ending January 7, 2011 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-012, accepting Payroll for period ending January 21, 2011 Adopted the Resolution for destruction of records from the City Clerk and Parks & Recreation (Quin- lan and Senior Center) removed the Scenic Circle file from the Senior Center list. Approved adding the Annex to the Cupertino Emergency Disaster Plan for animals Did not endorse council’s opposition to Governor Brown’s budget proposal Adopted the Resolution No. 11-014, accepting authorization for Underground Water Rights, Sanjoy K. Poddar and Sadia Rupa Poddar, 10145 Camino Vista Dr. Adopted the Resolution No. 11-015, accepting Improvement Agreement, Sanjoy K. Poddar and council actions cupertino scene march 2011 14 Welcome New Businesses • A-1 Realty USA 20370 Town Center Ln, Ste 155 • Beshton Software, Inc 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd • Foothill Acupunture Center 10011 N Foothill Blvd Ste 102 • Hongyun Art 10525 S De Anza Blvd Ste 175 • Huzing Technologies Inc 20813 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 200 • One Eyed Spirits, Inc 19200 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 200 • Pervade, LLC 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd • Shanghai Dim Sum, Inc 19066 Stevens Creek Blvd • The Law Firm of Lisa Chan 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 100 • Total Solutions 10311 S De Anza Blvd Ste 4 • Vibrant Channels Inc 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 100 Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,”email: scene@cupertino.org. Submission deadline for the April edition is March 9. Sadia Rupa Poddar, 10145 Camino Vista Dr. Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License applica- tion for Off-Sale General, Cupertino Liquors, 7335 Bollinger Road, Suite F (near Red Crane) Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License applica- tion for On-Sale Beer and Wine, Kong Tofu & BBQ, 19626 Stevens Creek Boulevard (Marketplace, former Wahoo’s) Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License applica- tion for Off-Sale General , Rite Aid 5967,20580 East Homestead Road (PW Market Shopping Center) Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License applica- tion for On-Sale Beer and Wine, Village Falafel, 20010 Stevens Creek Boulevard Continued Application to a future meeting to incorporate what was discussed at the hearing. Ap- plication Summary: Municipal Code Amendment to adopt a Green Building Ordinance; “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino estab- lishing Chapter 19.78 to create a Green Building Ordinance” Continued to March 15th to Conduct a hearing on a petition for reconsideration regarding the City Council’s decision on the wireless communications facility at 11371 Bubb Road; adopt Resolution No. 11-017, denying the Petition of Shaul Berger seeking Council reconsideration of its decision to approve the wireless communications facility at 11371 Bubb Road Approved Items 1-6 with the monies for Item No. 4 to come from the Capital Improvements Project fund 1. Adopt the mitigated negative declaration CEQA documents; and, 2. Authorize the winter schedule alternative as depicted in the base bid; and, 3. Authorize the inclusion of Add Alternates 1 and 2 for a total of $10,940; and, 4. Authorize the current budget of $235,000 to be adjusted upward by $125,000 for a total budget of $360,000 using excess funds from the Blackberry Farm Infrastructure Upgrades project; and, 5. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a con- tract with Pavex, Inc. for the construction of Scenic Circle Access not to exceed $159,735, plus the Add Alternates, if approved; and, 6. Authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000 for change orders for unforeseen site conditions and construction contingency Rejected all bids and directed staff to re-bid the Blackberry Farm Infrastructure Upgrade Project Adjourned to February 15th beginning at 5 pm for a closed session The Better Part The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Channel 15 at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. MARCH 7, 8 & 11 – CHP LOCAL COMMANDER Meet Captain Cathy Wayne and hear her discuss the CHP and her 24 year career. MARCH 14, 15 & 18 – BEING IRISH To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Week hear three local Irishmen discuss what it means to be Irish. Also hear about the book “The Definitive St. Patrick’s Day Festivity Book.” MARCH 21, 22 & 25 – SIEGE OF BUDAPEST A local man describes his family’s experience and survival during Russia’s siege on Budapest, Hungary during WW11. MARCH 28, 29 & APRIL 1 – PORTOLA VALLEY & ALPINE MINIATURE TRAINS Railroad and train lovers will enjoy seeing how a few men built their own miniature railroad and viewing the interesting engines they have built. DVD or VHS copies of programs can be purchased by visiting: www.thebetterpart.com. Copies of past programs can also be found in the Santa Clara County Library System and on YouTube. Want to join the group who produces these programs? Call 408.252.2667. volume xxxiv number 2 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 City Directory 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 — Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week City Meetings Mar. 1 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Mar. 2 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm Mar. 2 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Mar. 3 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Mar. 3 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5:30 pm Mar. 3 C.A.R.E.S. 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