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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene April 2008 - 04.01.2008IN THIS ISSUE: VOLUME XXVI NO. 7 | April 2008 Fremont Union High Crab Feed ...................2 Quota International Community Luncheon 2 Cherry Blossom Festival Schedule ...............3 Cupertino Library .....................................4-5 Children’s Programs ................................4 Adult, Teen and Family Programs ............4 Library Programs and Classes .................5 Cupertino Library Fundraiser .......................5 Senior Center News ....................................6 Senior Programs......................................6 Senior Trips ..........................................6-7 The Better Part ........................................7 Community Calendar ...............................8-9 Eco News .............................................10-11 Free Shredding Day ...................................11 Simply Safe ...............................................12 Neighborhood Block Leader Training ........13 Residential Address Curb Painting .............13 NOVA: Workforce Resources .....................13 Nominations for Distinguished Artist ........13 Roots .........................................................14 Welcome New Businesses .........................15 Council Actions .........................................15 City Vacancy ..............................................15 City Meetings ............................................16 CONTENTS Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms in Park Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 10 am - 5 pm, Memorial Park, Free Come enjoy the 25th annual Cherry Blossom Festival honoring the sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. The event offers a wide selection of Japanese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. A special children’s section will feature activities and hands-on arts and crafts. Paper or Plastic? Neither… Choose Cloth From April 22, 9 am, Cupertino Civic Center Earth Day is coming and what better day to think about saving the earth all year round. The City of Cupertino is celebrating Earth Day by giving away free cloth bags as long as supplies last. ~ Continued on Page 2 ~ Continued on Page 2 During the festival, a series of cultural displays, demonstrations and silent a auction of Japa- nese dolls will be featured at the Quinlan Com- munity Center. The featured artist this year is the Midori Bonsai Club, showcasing their min- iature trees. Other cultural exhibits and dem- onstrations include ikebana (flower arrang- ing), suiseki (rocks without water), nihon shishu (embroidery), origami (paper folding), shodo (calligraphy), temari (decorative balls), and su- mi-e (brush painting). There will also be a fab- ulous display and auction of Japanese Koi fish sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club. Look for them outside the Quinlan Center. Akita and Shiba Inu dogs will be shown on the lawn behind the food court. All-day entertainment takes place in the park amphitheater. Among scheduled events are four Taiko groups, Japanese dances, various martial arts, children and adult musical performances. Returning this year will be the California Sumo Association with US champion sumo wrestlers giving two demonstrations on Sunday! Food offerings will include chicken salad, green tea, teriyaki hamburgers and hot dogs, teriyaki skewered corn, sushi, tempura, chicken teriyaki, udon noodles, gyoza (meat in Japanese pastry), yaki soba, fruit on a stick, ice cream, beer, sake, wine, soda and bottled water. Craft booths throughout the park will offer a wide variety of items for sale, including cards, paper sculptures, pottery, jewelry, washi eggs and dolls, Japanese antiques, clothing, paint- ings, candles, photos, woodwork and T-shirts. The 200 cherry trees and the two traditional lanterns at the park were gifts to the City of Cu- pertino from Toyokawa. The festival benefits the nonprofit Cupertino Sis- ter City Committee, which promotes friendship and student exchange programs between the two cities. Local nonprofit organizations that support services for disadvantaged, youth sports, music and language programs will have booths which raise funds for their groups. Parking is available at De Anza College. Pur- chase a one-day parking permit for $2.00 from machines on lot (8 quarters required). For further information about the Cherry Blossom Festival, call Festival Coordinator, Lucille Honig, at 408.257.7424 or visit www.cupertinotoyokawa.org. Want to make a difference? Bring your own bag to the grocery store. It’s a little difference that adds up big. Save yourself the clutter, while sav- ing precious resources. Bags will be given away to the first 300 Cuper- tino residents (one bag per customer) begin- ning in April. Just pick your bag up at City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave. during regular business hours at the City Hall Lobby Receptionist desk on the main level. April Events ~Cherry Blossom Cont’d from Page 1~Earth Day Cont’d from Page 1 Fremont Union High Crab Feed Friday, April 4, De Anza College Gym The Fremont Union High Schools Foun- dation announces its Annual Crab Feed “FUN” Raiser. Since 2004, the Foundation has given over $300,000 to support programs at our five high schools. Over the past 3 years they have funded science lab equipment, musi- cal instruments, and library resources. This year the funds will go to improve each school’s website and to improve communica- tion between parents, teachers and students. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at any local high school office or by calling 408.773.1218. Direct donations also grate- fully accepted at any time and can be sent to the Foundation office at 589 West Fre- mont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Hats Off to You! Thursday, April 24, 11:45 am - 1 pm Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Tickets $15 Join Quota International of Cupertino’s Hats Off to You! Community Luncheon. Trudi Wallick will present 200 Years of Hats, Caps, Bonnets and More. The luncheon will be ca- tered by Outback Steakhouse. Make reservations by April 12. See any Quota member for tickets, or contact member Sandy Abe at 408.777.3213 or by email: sandya@cupertino.org. Checks should be made payable to QI of Cupertino, and mailed to Bess Whitaker, 125 N. Mary Ave #64, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Celebrate Spring Saturday, April 26 | Amphitheater Schedule (Subject to change) 11 am Opening Remarks by Bill Nishimoto, M.C. 11:05 am Sunnyvale Suzuki Violinist (children’s group) 11:30 am San Jose Kendo (fencing) 12 pm Northern California Naginata Federation (martial arts) 12:30 pm Welcome Remarks and Introduction of ex- change students by Mayor Sandoval 12:35 pm The Fine Arts Commission 12:45 pm San Jose Taiko 1:30 pm Bando Misayasu Kai (classical Japanese dance) 1:45 pm Satsuma Dojo (karate; art of self-defense) 2:15 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964) 2:45 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art) 3:15 pm Yamato Buyo Kenkyusho (classical dance) 3:45 pm Watsonville Taiko 4:30 pm Closing Remarks – Bill Nishimoto, M.C. Sunday, April 27 | Amphitheater Schedule (Subject to change) 11 am Opening Remarks – Bill Nishimoto, M.C. 11:05 am Miwa-Kai Dance Group 11:30 am Palo Alto Kendo (fencing) 12 pm Western Aikido Yosho Kai (martial art, “Way of Harmony”) 12:30 pm California Sumo Association 1:15 pm Stanford Taiko 2 pm Satsuma Dojo (karate; art of self-defense) 2:30 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964) 3 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art) 3:30 pm California Sumo Association 4:15 pm Emeryville Taiko Group 5 pm Closing Remarks – Bill Nishimoto, M.C. Saturday April 26 | Quinlan Community Center (Subject to change) 1 pm-2 pm Shirley Muramoto Koto Studio Featuring Shirley Muramoto Group Ensemble 2 pm-2:45 pm Essence Masayuki Koga/ shakuhachi Jimi Nakagawa/taiko Mayumi Yanagi/keyboard 2:45 pm-3:05 pm Aloha Nani Hula Dancers, from Cupertino Senior Center 3:05 pm-4 pm Midori Bonsai Club Demonstration Sunday April 27 | Quinlan Community Center (Subject to change) 1 pm-2 pm Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration 2 pm-2:25 pm Kamishibai Storytelling Cupertino local authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino will perform Urasenke Soko Kobara Sha- chu, their original Kamishibai stories for children 2:25 pm-2:55 pm Shamisen Group Instructor: Hideko Nakagiwa 2:55 pm-3:25 pm Japanese Dance Group Instructor: Hanayagi Sensei Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS New STORYTIMe hOuRS Bedtime Stories 3 years and up ............................Tuesdays, 7 pm Three Stories 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years old .Wednesdays, 10:15 am Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 years old .....Thursdays, 10:15 am PAReNTS’ wORkShOP wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm, Library Story Room The Best Gifts You Can Give Your Children for Life, by Dr. Shuling Chen and Jean Yu. These local authors will discuss how to raise happy and confident children in America today. Spon- sored by The Friends of the Cupertino Library. TuGbOAT MuSIC IS COMING Saturday, April 19, 11 am, Cupertino Community hall Children in grades K and up are invited to come and enjoy “Green Golly and Her Golden Flute,” a program of fun, fairy tales and classi- cal music. Sponsored by The Friends of the Cu- pertino Library. bOOkFLIx The newest, coolest thing from the library Bookflix pairs a video storybook with a related nonfiction eBook for children PreK-3 to access from home. You only need a library card and PIN number. From the library website, click KIDS and then click BookFlix under the Elec- tronic Resources section. ADULT , TEEN AND F AMILY PROGRAMS bOOk TALkS AND DISCuSSIONS Join librarians Judy Dana and Annapurna Dandu on the third Thursday of each month in the Library Story Room. Booktalks are short descriptions of several titles and one of the books will be discussed. Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book. April 17, 7 pm “Ava’s Man” by Rick Bragg will be discussed. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. SeCReTS TO buYING A FRANChISe - SbA PROGRAM April 5, 10:30 am, Cupertino Community hall Learn how to evaluate a franchise, start the process, how much they cost and when you have found the right business for you. Registra- tion is encouraged. CALIFORNIA NATIve FRIeNDLY GARDeNING April 21, 7pm, Cupertino Community hall Alrie Middlebrook, president and co-founder of California Native Garden Foundation and au- thor of Designing California Native Gardens will be discussing 20 ways to sustainable gar- dening and reducing your carbon footprint. CITIzeNShIP PROGRAM April 24, 7 pm, Cupertino Community hall Free citizenship services provided by the Asian Law Alliance. Question and answer session will follow the talk. ~CUPERTINO LIBRARY~ 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino The library has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org. Bookmark these library web addresses: Santa Clara County Library Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids Cupertino Library Cupertino Library NEW Open Hours Monday ...................1 to 9 Tuesday ....................1 to 9 Wednesday ...............10 to 9 Thursday .................10 to 9 Friday .......................10 to 6 Saturday ..................10 to 6 Sunday .................... 12 to 6 Library 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 FRee vITA vOLuNTeeR TAx PRePARATION April 5, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm VITA volunteers will provide tax assistance, including Bilingual assistance. For more infor- mation please call the Cupertino Library’s Ref- erence Desk at 408.446.1677 x3372. For ap- pointments, call: 408.817. 6369 for English and Mandarin or 408.223.1445 for Cantonese. kNITTING AT The LIbRARY Tuesdays, 4-6 pm, Library Story Room Bring your needles and yarn to the library and join the drop-in knitting program. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Individual & Small Group Programs by Appointment INTeRNeT CLASSeS IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. Partici- pants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If you would like to schedule an ap- pointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. TeeN DATAbASe CLASSeS Instruction on the library’s subscription data- bases is available for teens, age 13-19, at the library, by appointment. To schedule an ap- pointment, please call the reference desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. 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. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 3372. The FRIeNDS OF The CuPeRTINO LIbRARY beSTSeLLeR COLLeCTION Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special browsing collection designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf when you visit the library. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. Located in the New Book / New Magazines / Media area right off the lobby. Friends of the Cupertino Library also welcome everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. The next annual Friends’ used book sale will be held in the Community Hall on May 24 and 25, 2008. FRIeNDS OF The LIbRARY COLLeCT CeLL PhONeS The Friends of the Cupertino Library have placed a cabinet in the library lobby to collect used cell phones. Proceeds benefit the Cupertino Library. Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre Avenue. For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. Last July City Council authorized Monday openings of the Cupertino library to provide a higher level of service to Cupertino residents. The additional hours are estimated to cost $250,000 from July 2008 to June 2009. The City is launching a fundraiser to help defer the cost of these extended hours by hosting an on- line auction and by selling tickets to the musi- cal Chicago. Tickets for the May 30 showing of the Broadway musical Chicago are now on sale. Tickets are available for $60 each. The entire cost of each ticket will go toward expansion of library hours thanks to the support and generosity of the Flint Center. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis. To purchase tickets, please call Carol or Dorothy at 408.777.3220. Tickets to this library benefit end April 30. From May 1 to June 2, the community is invited to participate in an online auction at, www.Cupertino.org/auction. The auction will feature exceptional items from Cupertino and surrounding communities with starting values of $25. Fly over Silicon Valley in the Sheriff’s helicopter, invite your friends to a wine tasting at Ridge Winery, or improve your culinary skills at a whole Foods cooking class. All of these, and many more prizes are available at www.Cupertino.org/auction. Cupertino Library Fundraiser Online auction: May 1 - June 2 Chicago: May 30, 8 pm, Flint Center p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #7 | April 2008 Spring is in full swing and the balmy weath- er beckons! The Senior Center will help you shed your winter cocoon with many fun activities and informative lectures. MONThLY SOCIAL AND bIRThDAY bASh wednesday, April 9, 12-1:30 pm Step back in time to 30’s and 40’s and the days of swing with Jim and Aimee Wu. Enjoy a great lunch with wonderful entertainment. Members with an April birthday will be honored. $6 for members, add $5 day pass for senior guests. bALLROOM DANCe SOCIAL Monday, April 14, 2-3:30 pm, FRee Dance to your heart’s desire as a volunteer plays dance music. No instruction will be provided. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. MONTA vISTA MuSICIANS CONCeRT wednesday, April 16, 1:30-2:30 pm Come to the senior center for an afternoon of music and fun. Tri-M Music Honor society mem- bers from Monta Vista High will play classical music and jazz. Refreshments will be provided. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon first - $5 for members; or an additional $5 with a day pass for senior guests. COPING wITh CAReGIveR STReSS Tuesday, April 8, 1-2 pm Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is a stressful situation. Come to this lecture to learn about the common “symptoms” experienced by many caregivers and the coping strategies. Open to the public. Sign up at lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. hOw TO beCOMe A u.S. CITIzeN: IMMIGRATION PReSeNTATION Tuesday, April 29, 10-11 am - english 11:15 am-12:45 pm – Mandarin/Cantonese An officer from the Bureau of Citizenship and Im- migration Services will discuss the naturalization process and review the new citizenship questions that will take effect in October, as well as answer general questions. Open to the public. Sign up at lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. eLDeR FRAuD PReveNTION Tuesday, April 15,10-11:30 am Kimberly Connors, Deputy District Attorney, will discuss scams that target seniors, current trends for defrauding seniors, and ways to avoid being a victim. Open to the public. Please sign up at lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. FIRe & LIFe SAFeTY PROGRAM Monday, April 21, 10-11:30 am The Fire Department of Santa Clara County will present important tips to keep you safe. Did you know? • Older adults are twice as likely to be injured in a fire. • Falls are the most common cause of fatal in- jury of people over 65. • Working smoke alarms in the home greatly in- creases the chance of survival in a fire by 50%. Topics including: Fire Escape Planning, Main- taining Working Smoke Alarm, Kitchen & Cooking Safety, Heating & Electrical Safety, Fall Prevention, and more. Fire truck may vis- it at 11 am depending on the schedule. Open to the public. Please sign up at lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. Senior Trips Call Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or for more information on any on these trips. Nevada City and Chico April 7-10, $769 per person double occupancy Visit Grass Valley, Woodland, and Oroville. Eat in trolley cars, casinos, and train depots; see fas- cinating places in the northeast gold country, and travel in style on a coach with leather seats, full kitchen, personal earphones, and a bar. National Park Circle Tour May 14-22, $2149 per person double occupancy Quality time spent in out magnificent southwest National Parks will leave you breathless. Scandinavian highlights June 19-30, $4594 per person double occupancy This tour includes Stockholm, Copenhagen, Ber- gen, Oslo, Flam Railway, Aurlands Fjord Cruise, and much more! Dr. Jekyll and Mr. hyde Tuesday, April 1, $65 Travel to St. Helena’s Silverado Museum, which houses memorabilia of Robert Stevenson, much beloved author of classics such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Treasure Island. Palo Alto baylands and Nature Interpretive Center Thursday, April 17 This 5-hour fling takes us to the Baylands in Palo Alto and the Lucy Evans Interpretive Center- SENIOR CENTER NEWS Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #7 | April 2008 p. 7 the oldest distribution center of information for the surrounding 2000 acres of marshes. This bird sanctuary is spectacular in the spring. En- joy the variety of birdlife, while a docent ex- plains the importance of the salt marshes to Bay Area lives. A Photographer’s Life Thursday, April 24, $55 Explore the Ansel Adams childhood home in the Sea Cliff area of San Francisco and see an exhibit of Annie Leibovitz at the Legion of Honor. Leibo- vitz is an award-winning photographer who was recently asked to photograph Queen Elizabeth II. bay Meadows Friday, May 2, $55 Spend a day at the races and enjoy a nice lunch. Bet on the races at Bay Meadows as well as Ken- tucky Oaks. It will be exciting! Chris botti Saturday, May 3, $79 Chris Botti, a Grammy Award winning trumpet- er, will play at the Campbell Heritage Theatre. After a scrumptious dessert we will enjoy his wonderful music. Only 27 tickets, sign up early. Gershwin’s 1920’s Radio hour Thursday, May 8, $77 Enjoy a live broadcast of a 1920’s radio show, complete with announcer and commercials of the era, and featuring Gershwin’s two jazz-and- blues-infused piano concertos in their original big band orchestrations. Peddling Rainbows Saturday, May 24, $60 See the world premier of a new revue celebrat- ing the songs of lyricist “Yip” Harburg. The man who created the lyrics for all the songs in The Wizard of Oz, and musicals as Finian’s Rainbow, Blommer Girl, and Jamaica. The Musical of Musicals wednesday, May 28, $44 Head to Walnut Creek for a musical that is made up of five stories, each with the same plot but written and performed in the style of 5 Broad- way composers. You will enjoy this fun day! Fort Point and the Presidio Friday, May 30, $67 The trip starts at the beautiful and historic Fort Point with Gary as our guide. Then, stops for lunch at the Beach Chalet with its incredible ocean views before taking in the highlights of the Presidio. The Cupertino Senior Center is located at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone: 408.777.3150. Email: SeniorCntr@cupertino.org. Web: www.cupertino.org/senior The Programs listed below are aired Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Channel 15 at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Want to join the Group that produces these Programs? Call 408.252.2667 April 1, 4 & 7 - Cupertino history Museum As Cupertino celebrates 50 years of incorpo- ration, a local expert discusses the city’s in- teresting history. April 8, 11 & 14 - Tree Grafting A Master Gardener tells us how to make a fruit cocktail tree by using multiple grafts. April 15, 18 & 21 - Marvelous Marvel Hear how marvelous Marvel Crookston man- aged to raise 16 children, win beauty contests and skydive! April 22, 25, 28 & 29 - Australian health Care A world traveler explains a common system used by many countries in our global community. THE BETTER PART COMMUNITY CALENDAR April CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL ~1~ Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group 6:30 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 al-anon.org Toughlove*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. 946.7970 toughlove.com Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 classic.kiwanis.org Knights of Columbus 4981*8 pm 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 243.8462 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*3-5 pm Creekside Park Toddler area 861.0417 lasmadres.org ~2~ Wed Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm 940 S. Stelling Road 650.734.5869 al-anon.org Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydis- trict.com De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder’s Restaurant 253.4424 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org Tandem Toastmasters*Noon HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway 285.4977 tandemtoastmasters.vs- gcorp.com Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer DeAnza 3 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. macintalkers.com vppr@macintalkers.com Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 920.2224 clubrunner.ca/CPrg/ Home/homeC. asp?cid=3794 Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_ RA_Officers.html Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monroe Middle School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org ~3~ Thurs De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani’s Restaurant 252.6262 cupertinohostlionsclub. org 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 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*7 pm St. Jude’s Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Portal Park 861.0417 lasmadres.org ~4~ Fri De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1456 classic.kiwanis.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Cupt. Library atrium 861.0417 lasmadres.org ~5~ Sat De Anza Flea Market 8-4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/flea- market Organization of Special Needs Families* 2-4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd. 996.0858 osfamilies.org Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu Submit information about club and organization meetings in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014 408.777.3202, lindal@cupertino.org. *Clubs with asterisks meet more than once a month. Call the contact number for details. April CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL ~7~ Mon American Legion Post 642 8 pm 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va Take Off Pounds Sensibly* (TOPS) 6:30 pm First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. 252.2434 tops.org Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 650.327.1649 oa.org Food Addicts in Recovery *7 pm St. Jude’s Church 246.1620 foodaddicts.org ~8~ Tues Sertoma Club*7:15 am 1366 S. Saratoga-Sunny- vale Rd. 252.2584 255.5293 sertoma.org/NETCOM- MUNITY Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center 650.967.4679 viewfindersclub.org ~10~ Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Noon Blue Pheasant 252.8568 quota.org/ Cupertino-West Valley Wel- come Club 11:30 am 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com Rolling Hills 4H Club 7 pm Monta Vista Recreation Center 257.4745 clubs.ca4h.org/santa- clara/rollinghills ~11~ Fri Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 pm West Valley Pres. Church 253.1232 coinshows.com/sanjose_ ccc.html ~12~ Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org ~14~ Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 Ask for Janki Chokshi falc.org ~15~ Tues African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org ~17~ Thurs Toyokawa Sister City 7:30 pm City Hall 257.7424 cupertinotoyokawa.org West Valley Republican Women 11:30 am 252.6312 westvalleyrepublican- womenfederated.org Embroiders’ Guild of America 7 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 578.5917 egausa.org ~20~ Sun Cupertino Symphonic Band Spring Concert 3 pm Community Center 262.0471 netview.com/csb ~22~ Tues Historical Society 6:30 pm Community Center 973.1495 cupthistory.org DeAnza Youth Soccer League Mtg 7:30 pm Creekside Park ~23~ Wed Rancho Neighborhood Assoc.7:30 pm Rancho Pool & Rec Facility The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 MeRCuRY TheRMOMeTeR exChANGe AT CuPeR- TINO’S ShReDDING eveNT Saturday, April 26, 9 am – 12 pm, Cupertino City hall/Library Plaza, 10300 Torre Ave. Come to Cupertino’s Shredding Event and bring your mercury thermometer in a sealed plastic bag and we will exchange it for a FREE digital thermometer. The first 100 customers also re- ceive a free reusable bag. hOMe eLeCTRONICS ReCYCLING eveNT Saturday, April 19, 9 am - 2 pm, Apple Computers Cupertino campus, 10500 North DeAnza blvd. Celebrate Earth Day and recy- cle your home electronics. Apple will host its 4th annual Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event. Bring in your old computers, TVs, LCD displays, printers, stereos and oth- er home electronics systems and they will be recycled for FREE. Please honor a limit of five monitors and/or TVs and five other devices per car. For recorded information call 408.988.2428. COMPOST CLASSeS April 5, May 3, 10 am - 12 pm McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Road Those interested in learning about backyard composting can attend a free workshop at McClellan Ranch Park on Satur- day April 5 and May 3 from 10 am to noon. Register on-line at www.reducewaste.org (use the search function to find “home composting”), or call the Rotline at 408.918.4640. COMPOST AvAILAbLe AGAIN Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30-11 am Stevens Creek Quarry, Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam), FRee The city’s compost site is now open again, just in time for spring planting. No appointments are necessary. The site is closed during rainy weath- er or if the site remains muddy and on holiday weekends. Please bring proof of city of Cuper- tino residency. For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or city offices at 408.777.3269 (6:30 am - 3:30 pm). You may also access information from the city’s website at www.cupertino.org/environment. 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 government’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 any- where you currently shop for light bulbs. If ev- ery American swapped just one bulb for an EN- ERGY STAR labeled CFL, it would collectively save more than $8 billion in energy costs, pre- vent burning 30 billion pounds of coal, and re- move 2 million cars worth of greenhouse gas emissions from our atmosphere. Less energy it takes to light your house, the lower your elec- tricity bills. The City of Cupertino has switched to using CFLs in all their public buildings. To dispose of CFLs properly, read the next article on Univer- sal Waste Disposal. For more information about the benefits of CFLs visit the following website: www.18Seconds.org. This website is sponsored by the 18Seconds Co- alition, an organization of businesses, individu- als and government working together to raise awareness about CFLs. 18 seconds is the amount of time it takes for a person to change one incan- descent bulb in their home or business to an en- ergy-saving compact fluorescent light bulb. uNIveRSAL wASTe DISPOSAL A law now in effect in California prohibits cer- tain residential waste from being placed in the trash for disposal. The law is meant to protect the environment from hazardous products con- taining heavy metals such as mercury, copper, chromium and lead. These wastes, called Universal Waste in the regulations, include electronic waste (e.g. com- puters, computer peripherals, telephones, cell phones, microwave ovens, VCRs), fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes, thermostats, and batteries. Remember, most Cupertino resi- dents can recycle household batteries by sealing them in a clear plastic bag and setting them on top of the blue recycling cart on collection days. Cupertino residents can drop-off other wastes at the following locations: • Electronic waste: Apple Computer’s facility at 10300 Bubb Road, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm 408.862.2667 (recorded message). • Fluorescent Bulbs: Blaine’s Lighting, 12312 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd., Saratoga 408.252-7400 or the Countywide House- hold Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program 408.299.7300 • Mercury Thermometers: De Anza College Health Services, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd 408.864.8732 or the Countywide HHW Pro- gram 408.299.7300 Eco news March 2008 By Lauren Mende Tacke, Cupertino Environmental Programs • Cell Phone Batteries: Contact your local cell phone dealer or the Countywide HHW Pro- gram 408.299.7300 • Rechargeable Batteries: Target stores, Radio Shack or Countywide HHW Program • Household Batteries (including recharge- able): Regular household batteries (alkaline) can be put in a clear plastic bag and placed on top of your blue recycling car. You can also drop off regular household batteries at Target stores, Radio Shack or Countywide HHW Program 408.299.7300 PeST MANAGeMeNT Spring is here, and that means it’s time to start gardening. It also means you’ll want to pay par- ticular attention to controlling your home and garden pests. Our Water – Our World website (www.ourwaterour- world.org/owow.cfm) has been de- veloped to assist consumers in man- aging home and garden pests in a way that helps protect the environment. Among other things, this site offers: • Assorted fact sheets on specific pests and methods to manage them without using haz- ardous materials. • Information on where to buy safer alterna- tives to pesticides, including fungicides and herbicides. • A list of some products that are considered saf- er alternatives to more conventional pesticides. • A list of products, sorted by the pest it targets. • An “Ask the Expert” feature that allows you to ask a specific question and receive a per- sonal reply Check out the website and enjoy an environ- mentally friendly gardening experience. SPRING NATIve PLANT SALe Saturday, April 12, from 10 am - 3 pm, hidden villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos hills Do your part to reduce global warming: re- duce water and energy use in your home gar- den by planting California native plants. Natu- rally water-wise and energy-wise, native plants add beauty, habitat value, and a sense of place to the garden. Naturally adapted to the local soil and climate, California native plants thrive without amend- ments, fertilizers, or pesticides, and offer incomparable habitat value. Choose from scores of species of hard-to-find native plants: from deergrass and monkey flower to redbud and blue-eyed grass, from orchids and lilies to ferns, sedums, and buckwheats. The ranch is 2 miles west of the I-280 Moody/El Monte Road exit. Free parking. Come early for the best selection; bring boxes to carry your pur- chases home. Cash or check only. For more in- formation visit: www.cnps-scv.org, email: cnps_ scv@yahoo.com, call: 650.941.1068. Free service provided by the City of Cupertino and Shred-It. For more information about Cupertino’s environmental programs, visit www.cupertino.org, or call 777-CITY. Saturday, April 26, 2008 • 9 a.m. to noon • Cupertino City Hall / Library Plaza • 10300 Torre Ave. • In-truck shredders will destroy your personal documents while you watch • Two box limit (up to 10” H x 12” W x 18” D per box) • Cupertino residents only. Proof of identification is required. Recycle and protect YOUR personal information Simply Safe April 2008 Written by Jon Nakafuji, Cupertino Volunteer April is Earthquake Preparedness Month! It’s not difficult and now is a great time to quit making excuses and make time to prepare. In this article we will compile a checklist for essential supplies and review a proven life-saving procedure. Remember, prepare for being outside of your home for 5 days. • water: One gallon per person, per day, in personal and group sized quantities. Water bottles for personal use, gallon sized for fam- ily use. Cost: approximately $3.99 per per- son. Use and replace every 6 months. • Non-perishable food: 2400 calories per day. Choose nutritious but easy to eat and pack food such as trail mix or granola bars. Mark expiration dates clearly on each item. Use and replace as directed. Don’t forget a man- ual can opener! Cost: approximately $10 per person. • Flashlights: Personal illumination and signal- ing. LED is better than incandescent, to pre- vent battery and bulb changes. Cost approxi- mately $5. • AM Radio with batteries: Program to Cuper- tino AM 1670. Cost $5. • batteries: For use in flashlights, radios, and other electronic devices. Try and keep cell consistency, i.e. not having devices that use too many different types). Cost approxi- mately $5. • First-aid kit: Can vary in size depending on its designated use, but should at least treat minor injuries. Cost varies $5 to $50. • Goggles: Preferably sturdy industrial grade. These will protect your eyes from dust or harmful particles when searching through debris. Cost $2. • Change of clothes: Shirts, jackets, pants, and other garments. Cost – use old clothes – free! • Cash: At least $100, to be kept in small de- nominations. • Storage: Durable, waterproof, storage con- tainer with wheels, if possible. DROP, COveR, AND hOLD Is the “Drop, cover, and hold on” method earth- quake safe? Imagine yourself sitting at home in your living room when suddenly the room starts to shake. Quick! Are you safer staying where you are or ducking under a table? While in recent years there has been some de- bate about the “drop, cover and hold on” meth- od’s credibility, studies of injuries from past earthquakes show this advice has been effective in reducing deaths and serious injuries. Shielding yourself under a table or a solid object that pro- vides cover for your head and body greatly in- creases your survivability. Most of the injuries caused by earthquakes have resulted from falling objects on the victim, not due to the building having collapsed. So remem- ber, in case of an earthquake, find suitable cov- er and drop, cover and hold on until the danger passes. Additional information on this issue can be found at www.earthquakecountry.info/drop- coverholdon/ IF YOu DO ONLY ONe ThING TO PRePARe ThIS MONTh: Work on your communication/reunification plan. The most stressful part of any disaster is being separated from family and friends. Since you should only use the telephone for life threat- ening emergencies, you must discuss back up plans – including the possibility of not being able to communicate at all. Discuss a priority order of communication methods: - Text message - Out of area contact - Pay phone - Ham radio operator - Leaving a message on the door Discuss where you will try to meet if you can’t communicate: - At home - At a park - At school, etc. Remember to leave a note if you have to leave the meeting place! wOuLD YOu heLP DuRING A DISASTeR? There are multiple programs you and others can participate in including the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), MRC (Medical Re- serve Corps), or CARES (Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service). Everyone has some- thing to contribute! uPCOMING CLASSeS Pandemic Flu – Online presentation: what should you know? Click on the link under “Preparedness Info” at cupertino.org/emergency or watch it on City Channel Cable 26. Personal emergency Preparedness workshop Free! April 24, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May 17, 9-Noon, June 11 9-Noon. kaleidoscope Safety Training for 6th-12th grade April 14-18 Register for classes at www.cupertino.org/regis- ter or fill out a registration form at Quinlan Cen- ter, City Hall or the Library. Neighborhood Block Leader Training Offered wednesday, April 9, 6 - 8:30 pm, Cupertino Com- munity hall, Dinner provided The Cupertino block leader program helps resi- dents to connect with each other and with the City. Block leaders learn about new city pro- grams and are informed of events specific to their neighborhoods. About 240 residents par- ticipate as Cupertino block leaders. Cupertino block leaders coordinate between five and 90 homes each. The training features a panel of experienced block leaders who will share tips on how to or- ganize neighborhood activities and how to stay in touch with neighbors. Participants will learn how to meet and approach neighbors, how to plan a Neighborhood Watch or emergency pre- paredness meeting, or block party. The session is open to residents interested in co- ordinating neighborhood activities for the first time and to current leaders who want to rejuve- nate activities in their neighborhoods. If you would like to attend the training, e-mail communityrelations@cupertino.org or call 408.777.3331. The last day to register is April 4. Information is available on the City web site: www.cupertino.org/blockleader. Know Your Codes: Residential Address Curb Painting Residential addresses clearly painted on the curb in front of our homes provide important infor- mation to delivery and emergency personnel contacting us for a variety of reasons. While the City of Cupertino does not provide such a ser- vice, various companies periodically contact res- idents within the community and offer to pro- vide address curb painting for a fee. Sometimes the fee for such a service is quite expensive and unreasonable. While the City issues a business license and solici- tor permit to the curb painting company, we can- not limit the fee a company charges for such a ser- vice. We encourage all residents to be discerning about the amount of money they agree to before giving permission for this work. It is not appropri- ate for any company to paint curb numbers and then collect payment for work that was not previ- ously agreed. If you have not given your permis- sion, you are not obligated to pay. If you are contacted by anyone offering address curb painting services and are unsure if they are licensed, or to obtain additional information, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 408.777.3182. NOVA: Workforce Resources Do you need help finding a job? Are you an em- ployer in need of workforce services? NOVA is a workforce development organization dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality services to job seekers and businesses in northern Santa Clara County. Services for job seekers include workshops, indi- vidualized counseling, labor market information and subsidized training. Because NOVA is fund- ed by federal grants, most programs are offered at no cost to participants. Businesses in need of services such as pre-layoff assistance, staffing and recruitment or profes- sional development programs may also be inter- ested in NOVA’s no-cost assistance. NOVA also oversees CONNECT!, a collabora- tive of more than 30 organizations dedicated to providing customized employment and training solutions to job seekers and businesses through- out Silicon Valley. The hub of this collaborative is the CONNECT! Job Seeker Center, located at 420 South Pasto- ria Avenue in Sunnyvale. This one-stop center is open Monday through Friday and consists of a number of resources, including internet-accessi- ble computers, a job-search library, and knowl- edgeable staff available to assist with specific employment needs. For additional information on NOVA, CON- NECT! or any of their programs or services, please contact NOVA at 408.730.7232 or online at www.novaworks.org. Accepting Nominations for “Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist” The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is accept- ing nominations for the 2008 “Distinguished Artist” and “Emerging Artist” awards. There is a cash award of $500 for the winner in each cat- egory. Nominees must practice their art in Cu- pertino, or be residents and/or students in the community. The awards will be presented in the fall, and both performing and visual artists will be considered. Last year’s Distinguished Artist was textile artist Charlotte Kruk. Nomination forms are available on the City’s web site or from the City Clerk’s Office, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or by calling 408.777.3217. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 16, at 4:30 pm. Simply Safe April 2008 Community Announcements If you blink, you’ll miss it. Even if you’re looking hard, you aren’t going to see much - its all a tan- gle of brush and trees now. But 150 years ago, it was THE PLACE to go: to “take the waters”, re- lax in opulence and be seen at the countless so- cial affairs held there. In 1852 a man from New York, George Cross, settled in Saratoga and purchased property just outside the village, going up the canyon into the mountains. Mineral springs had been discov- ered in the hills early on but nobody had paid much attention until the water was analyzed and found to be almost identical with that of the Congress Springs in Saratoga Springs, New York. Darius Ogden Mills, the west’s outstanding bank- er of the day, saw a business opportunity. He and several associates bought 720 acres from Cross at a reported price of $2,000 in 1864. They bottled the mineral water and marketed it for its “medici- nal qualities” and invigorating flavor. Next they built a hotel patterned after New York’s Congress Springs and built guest cottages and opened the venture with a grand ball in 1866. Everyone who was anyone stayed at the resort and eventually it seemed a good idea to change the facilities from a mostly private venue to a public resort. Average rates were $2.50 per day for room and board or $10 - 15 per week. The area was known for good hunting, roads for rid- ing and driving down to the valley or up into the mountains on romantic drives and the resort grew in reputation and popularity. The springs were only a five-minute walk from the hotel. In 1872, Lewis P. Sage and his son bought the en- tire resort for approximately $25,000 and devel- oped a dairy, orchard and vineyard that supplied the hotel with milk, butter, fruits and wine. The property became accessible for railroad travelers from Los Gatos and San Jose. Tickets were $2.25 - time for the trip from S.J. was 3 and 1/4 hours. In the late 1890’s the Stanford football team players came to Congress Springs for the week before the BIG GAME with University of Cali- fornia. Stanford practiced secretly all week and caused quite a stir among the younger genera- tion in Saratoga when they attended church services locally on Sunday. The famous Santa Clara Valley Blossom Tours also came up to the springs in the early days. 1903 promised to be the best year in the resort’s history. The hotel had recently been refurnished and repainted and by mid-June the season was well under way. On Monday evening, June 15, 1903, a fire was discovered in the main building while guests were at dinner. As soon as the fire was announced, some of the guests panicked while others ran to their rooms to save their lug- gage. A defective flue in the chimney started the fire and with a strong southwest wind blowing, the building rapidly became a mass of flames and the terrible red glare could be seen for miles. Efforts to save the buildings were futile. Mr. Ghirardelli (of S.F. chocolate fame) was at the hotel at the time and helped Vince Garrod, the community farm leader, save the wine sup- ply. Garrod later told the story of how Mr. Ghi- rardelli gave him a bottle of champagne and said, “Take this home; if you have a wife, drink it with her, and if you haven’t, drink it with your sweetheart.” Garrod took the bottle home and gave it to his mother. When the San Jose - Los Gatos - Saratoga Inter- urban Railway discontinued services to Saratoga and Los Gatos in 1932, Congress Springs’ days were numbered. The area was sold to the San Jose Water Company and promptly closed to the public, although private parties still used the grounds from time to time. Remnants of the old railroad buildings stood out bravely for a long time, but eventually were overtaken by brush and trees and vines. The lit- tle creek still meanders past the site as cars drive quickly by on the winding mountain road and hardly anyone knows what was there over 100 years ago. By Gail Fretwell Hugger ROOTS Congress Springs Dancing group shown in the Congress Springs open-air floor in 1898 with Tillie Brhohaska at the piano. Miss Brohaska and her brother, Fred, were popular dance musicians for a half a century in Santa Clara Valley. ~ Photo courtesy of Leo Sullivan Etching of the fashionable mineral spa, featured in teh 1876 Thompson and West Atlas. Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #7 | April 2008 p. 15 Complete agenda and minutes of all City Council, Planning and other commissions are available at www.cupertino.org/agenda. TueSDAY, FebRuARY 19, 2008 Council Members Present: Sandoval, Mahoney, Wang, and Wong Received Cupertino Square shopping center update. Approved the minutes from the February 4 City Council meeting. Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for January 25, February 1, and February 8. Adopted a resolution accepting Payroll for February 8. Review and approve 2007/08 midyear budget adjustments. Adopted a resolution approving the purchase of property from the San Jose Water Company. Provided direction for the preparation of a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Approved the 2008-2009 Work Program. Accepted the resignation of Senior Citizen’s Commissioner Steven Stone. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 2008-2022. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 2008-2023. TueSDAY, MARCh 4, 2008 Council Members Present: Sandoval, Mahoney, Wang, Wong Adopted a resolution receiving the declaration of results for the election held on February 5, 2008. Oath of Office given to the newly elected Council member, Mark Santoro by Supervisor Liz Kniss. Comments by Council members and Mayor. Members of the audience were invited to speak. The public was invited to attend a brief reception in the lobby. Approved the minutes from the February 19 City Council meeting. Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for Febru- ary 15 and 22. Adopted a resolution accepting Payroll for February 22. Accepted the Treasurer’s Budget Report for January 2008. Accepted city project performed under contract Reconstruc- tion of Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks. Adopted a resolution increasing part-time hourly rates for Parks and Recreation staff. Considered Application No. Z-2008-01, City of Cupertino. Authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the Mayor and City Council of San Jose Considered proceeding with a South Vallco Master Plan. Reviewed proposed Cupertino Square Rosebowl. Updated on the Work Program Element 3C Fiscal Strategic Plan COUNCIL ACTIONS hAve SOMeThING TO CONTRIbuTe? To submit to “Cupertino Scene,” email: scene@cupertino.org. vACANCY: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATe eNGINeeR The City of Cupertino is seeking an Assis- tant Engineer or Associate Engineer to per- form complex professional traffic engineer- ing work in the Traffic Division of the Public Works Department. Requirements: Assistant Engineer - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited col- lege or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field - 2 years of responsible professional civil or traffic engineering experience Requirements: Associate Engineer - Certificate of Registration as a Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California - 3 years of responsible civil or traffic engi- neering experience performing duties simi- lar to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Cupertino Salary: Assistant: $6,256 - $7,604 monthly, Associate: $6,742 - $8,195 monthly (+ PERS 2.7% @ 55). Open Until Filled. First review of applica- tions: March 31, 2008. City of Cupertino ap- plication required. Please call 408.777.3227 or visit www.cupertino.org/jobs. Welcome New Businesses Asante Real Estate Cupertino J S J Denture Lab Kristine Campbell, LMFT Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Perfect Tan II Top Handyman Service Wei Health Epoch Inc. Yoosone, Inc. DBA Subway Sandwiches CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY MEETINGS April 2 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ................................................6:30 pm April 1 City Council *** ..........................................................................6:45 pm April 2 Technology, Information & Communications (Conf. Rm. A) ..............7 pm April 2 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. 100) ................................................7 pm April 3 Design Review Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm. A) .....................12:30 pm April 3 Parks and Recreation (Conf. Rm. 100) ...............................................7 pm April 3 C.A.R.E.S (Conf. Rm. C) ..............................................................7:30 pm April 7 Friends of Cupertino Library (Conf. Rm. A) .................................7:30 pm April 8 Planning Commission *** ............................................................6:45 pm April 9 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) ........................4:30 pm April 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) ..................................................9 am April 10 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) ........................................................4 pm April 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..........................................7 pm April 15 City Council *** ...........................................................................6:45pm April 16 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ................................................6:30 pm April 17 Design Review Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm. A) ...................12:30 pm April 17 Toyokawa Sister City (Conf. Rm. A) .............................................7:30 pm April 22 Planning Commission *** ............................................................6:45 pm April 22 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ...............................................7 pm April 23 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) ........................4:30 pm 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. The Scene is printed on 40% post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy inks. 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