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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene October 2008 - 10.01.2008cupertino 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 v i n o . 1 2 o c t o b e r 2 0 0 8 C O N T E N T S Earth Expressions Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Polio Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . .6 Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Senior Center News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Senior Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Commission Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Conservation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Flood Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Cupertino Girls’ Softball Registration . . . . . . . .14 911 Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Invitation to Bicyclist Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Welcome New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Parks & Rec Commission Meeting Notice . . . . .14 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Cupertino High School Tournament of Bands October 11, 10 am - 6 pm Cupertino High School leads marching bands to kickoff the 38th annual Cupertino Tourna- ment of Bands (TOB). – continued on page 2 Audubon Society’s Wildlife Education Day October 25, 10 am - 2 pm McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Road Families are invited to join Santa Clara Audobon and over 20 other environmental organizations to celebrate nature and wildlife. – continued on page 3 Iranian Arts & Cultural Festival October 12, 11 am - 6 pm, Quinlan Community Center Payvand and the Iranian Federated Women’s Club (IFWC) invites all to the 12th annual free festival of their rich cultural heritage.– continued on page 2 cupertino scene october 2008 2 events in cupertino Cupertino Polio Concert October 11, 6 pm at Flint Center The Rotary Club of Cupertino is sponsoring the concert, Ehsaas Hai, “Do You Feel?” fea- turing Harisrasad Chaurasia, a renowned Indian flute player, and Habib Khan, fusion musician. Since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. The disease has not yet been eradicated and readers can contribute to the PolioPlus Fund. For more information on the concert and the PolioPlus Fund, call 408. 517.9094 or visit cupertinopolioconcert.com. TOB marks the beginning of the fall march- ing band competitions and has been a hometown staple of Cupertino for the past 38 years. It began as a fundraising event to send the band to the Rose Bowl and now the money raised is the only source of financial support Cupertino High School receives to keep its music department. Come early to get a good seat. The parade begins promptly at 10 am on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, between Miller and Finch. Finch Avenue from Stevens Creek to Phil Lane will be closed to all traffic from 7:30 am until 9:30 pm for the parade and field show competition. During the parade, Miller Avenue northbound will be closed from Phil Lane to Stevens Creek and the eastbound side of Stevens Creek Boulevard will be closed from Miller/Wolfe to Finch. SCHEDUlE: 10 am Parade competition begins 1:30 pm Drill-down competition begins in the stadium 2 pm Parade awards (stadium) 4 pm Gates at stadium open for Field Show competition 4:30 pm Field Show competition begins For more information about how to help, visit www.tinoband.org/studentlife/band/index.shtml or email TOBPresident@TinoBand.org. – Tournament of Bands continued from page 1 “Earth Expressions” Exhibition September 12-14, Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave The Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC) presents a group show in the spirit of Environmental Awareness with an art auc- tion benefiting the earthquake victims of Sichuan province. FALC promotes and encourages the practice and appreciation of visual arts. They have a program of demonstrations and access to information about workshops and other art exhibitions in the Bay Area. FALC’s next exhibition is “Earth Expres- sions” on the theme of environmental awareness Artists were encouraged to submit artwork reflecting any impressions of “Earth,”be it the artist’s appreciation of nature to abstract concepts like interdepen- dence, tolerance, conservation, et cetera. 70% of all sales of donated artwork and 10% of sales at the Juried Show will be sent to the Shelter Box Project for the Sichuan earthquake victims. Juried Show: September 13-14, 10 am - 6 pm Reception and Art Auction: September 12, 7 pm - 9:30 pm Juror - Stefan Baumann, Artist and Host of the PBS series “The Grand View” Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Cupertino and the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Generations of local Iranians will exhitbit their pride in their rich culture. The day will be filled with delicious Persian food and cultural activities such as dance, music, poetry and story readings, arts and crafts, and book signings. Payvand’s own young cul- tural ambassadors will give presentations on different aspects of Iranian culture. IFWC was established in 1996 and is a local non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization. Its mission is to integrate and empower the Iranian community, and pro- mote arts and culture by bringing educational services, scholarships, and cultural activities to Bay Area communities. Contact Ms. Fariba Nejat at payvand95@aol.com or visit www. payvand.org for more information. – Iranian Festival continued from page 1 volume xxvi number 12 3 Activities include a bird banding demonstra- tion, birdhouse and bird feeder building, a scavenger hunt, educational presentations, and a poster contest. Live animals, including birds, reptiles, and insects will be shown. For “Early Birds,” the Santa Clara Valley Audobon Society will hold a guided shore- bird walk at Charleston Slough in Mountain View’s Baylands at 8 am. Following the walk, participants will caravan to Wildlife Education Day festivities in Cupertino. RSVP is required for the walk ONLY. For details call 408.252.3740 or visit www.scvas.org. – Wildlife Education continued from page 1 cupertino scene october 2008 4 b y M a r s h a H o v e y simply safe | october Cardio Pulmonary Resuscita- tion (CPR) Heart attacks happen every day. Recently someone experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at the Cupertino Sports Center. A bystander performed CPR and used the on-site Auto- mated External Defibrillator (AED) and the person was revived! You may be the person who is first on scene, so each one of us is a first responder. Do you know CPR? CPR moves oxygen to the brain to keep it alive until advanced life support arrives. The aver- age fire department response time for Cuper- tino is 3-5 minutes. Initiating CPR before the fire department arrives gives the patient the best chance of survival. Here are the basic steps. These guidelines are not intended to replace a CPR class, but to remind you how easy it can be to save a life. Get trained! Check the scene to be sure it is safe to assist.• Check the patient for responsiveness. If • not responding, call 9-1-1 and get an AED. Lay the patient down on their back.• Kneel next to the patient’s head. Check • for breathing by lifting the chin to tilt the head. Look for their chest rising, listen, and feel for breath. If not breathing give two breaths to make • the chest rise. If the patient is still not breathing, begin CPR.• Interlock fingers and lean straight over • the patient’s chest. Lock elbows. With straight arms, press straight down on the patient’s chest (between the nipple line), to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches Press hard and fast, about 100 per minute.• Perform 30 chest compressions and two • breaths then repeat sequence 5 times. If there is no change in patient condition, • continue until the Fire Department arrives If you have seen the pateint collapse, you • can provide compression-only CPR. These procedures are slightly different for infants and children so please sign up for a class and review training materials at least once a year. (It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a Basic First Aid class too.) CPR classes are offered at Quinlan Commu- nity Center (online registration at www. cupertino.org/parks_recreation and American Red Cross www. scv-redcross.org. View video demonstration for CPR on adults and pets at www.cupertino.org/ emergency under “CPR and First Aid.” Upcoming Classes & Preparedness Events: Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop• Free! September 27, 9-Noon, October 8 6:30-9:30, November 21, 9-Noon. Earthquake Building Damage Assessment• After the ground stops shaking, how do you know if your home is still structurally sound? What are the signs of potential collapse? Greg Casteel, Cupertino’s Senior Building Official will provide easy to understand guides to help you evaluate the immediate safety of your home as well as offer retrofit suggestions. Thursday, Octo- ber 30, 7-9 pm, Community Hall. The event is free, and open to the public. No registration required!. Pandemic Flu – Online Presentation• What should you know? Click on the link under “Preparedness Info” at www.cupertino.org/emergency or watch it on City Channel Cable 26. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org, or go to the website www.cupertino.org/emergency for more information. Register for classes at www. cupertino.org/register or at Quinlan Center, City Hall or the library. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… October is National Preparedness month. Light sticks are available in most stores because they are popular at Halloween. Light sticks provide light for up to 12 hours with no batteries – and have a 5-year shelf life. They’re great for kids to carry around in the dark be- cause they are lightweight, and don’t break! Simply Safe is a monthly article provided to inform the community about emergency preparedness, training schedules and vol- unteer opportunities. Contact the Cuper- tino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org, or go to the website www.cupertino.org/ emergency for more information. volume xxvi number 12 5 b y M a r s h a H o v e y b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r roots | staying connected A little Cemetery History Since it’s October, I thought an armchair visit to some cemeteries might be in order. Cemeteries are places of fascinating history, aside from any notable persons who may be buried there. Santa Clara Valley has several historic cemeteries. The oldest is probably the one attached to Santa Clara University, a Catho- lic cemetery. A Protestant cemetery is across the street. The cemetery in Mountain View has tombstones for Union soldiers from the Civil War. Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose contains some members of the ill-fated Donner party of 1848-49. In the Madronia cemetery in Saratoga, lies the widow of John Brown of Civil War infamy. Cupertino has a very lovely modern cem- etery at the base of the foothills, but the old graveyards exhibit a wealth of colorful history. They contain different architectural styles such as Tumulus, Egyptian, Classical, Byzantine, Romanesque, and many more. Incidentally, Gothic was originally a derisive term used against the French by the Ital- ians, who said that the French cathedrals were so ugly, only a Goth could possibly have built them. In the old days, tomb styles were usually indicative of wealth and standing in the community. There were sarcophagus tombs, chest tombs, altar tombs, barrel tombs, table tombs, pedestal tombs, and an interesting feature called a “mort safe,” which prevented body theft for medical school purposes. Plants, flowers, and animals that decorate old tombstones have symbolic meanings. When our country was young, many tomb- stones portrayed a death’s head or skull, reminding people that we are all mortal and life is short. Eventually medicine and health care improved and people began to live longer lives. These macabre decorations gave way to doves, palm branches, lilies, and vines, which each carried a message of hope for resurrection if the person was Christian. Animals engraved on tombstones carried messages too. Lions symbolized courage, majesty, and strength. Oxen represented hu- mility, patience, and doing quiet good works for others. Dogs symbolize loyalty, vigilance and watchfulness. Interestingly, even the little squirrel shows up on some tombstones but not with a positive message. If it is a red squirrel, it symbolizes one of Satan’s animals, for its ability to operate at many different levels. Norse legends have squir- rels running up and down causing strife and confusion. Deer symbolize Psalm 42:l and speak of solitude and contemplation. A stag’s antlers are often said to represent the Tree of Life. Butterflies represent the three stages of life, death and resurrection. Little lambs most often adorn a child’s grave. The most prevalent symbols in most cem- eteries in the U.S. are the cross of Christ and angels. There are also many intricate symbols that depict secret societies, clubs and fraternal organizations. These take research to decipher the story behind them but are well worth the time. Many people go to cemeteries to do tomb- stone rubbings of the pictorial images and text on the upright stones. Permission is required for this. Cemeteries are also peace- ful, quiet oases of green grass and trees, places of contemplation and thoughtfulness amid the bustle of everyday life. Even the tiny, out-of-the-way graveyard, perhaps lost in a forest, or lonely in a plowed field, has a story to tell. Resource: “ Stories in Stone - A Field Guide to Cem- etery Symbolism and Iconography” - written and photographed by Douglas Keister. cupertino scene october 2008 6 cupertino library Programs for Children and Families STORy TIMES Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2................Thursdays 10:15 am Threes Stories 2-1/2 to 3-1/2.............Wednesdays 10:15 am New Storytime! Fours Stories 3-1/2 to 5 years old ............Fridays 10:15 am Bedtime Stories 3 years old and up .................Tuesdays, 7 pm Baby Storytime Series Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Wednesdays at 11 am October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Parents with babies up to 1-1/2 years old are invited to a five-week series of storytimes. Registration is required. Programs for Teens STEPHANIE MEyER’S Breaking Dawn: lOvED IT / HATED IT Saturday, October 11, 2 pm, library Story Room Join us as we kick-off Teen Read Week’s blood-curdling theme, “Books With Bite”! Share your opinion of the latest book in Ms. Meyer’s popular vampire series. There will also be snacks, games and prizes. No regis- tration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Programs for Adults AUTHORS, BOOkS & CONvERSATIONS Book Talk and Book Discussion 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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Thursday, October 16, 7 pm, library Story Room We will be discussing Riding Lessons. CElEBRATE DIWAlI AT THE lIBRARy Saturday, October 4, 2 pm, Community Hall Selvi Pragasam and her students from Indian Fusion Dance Academy will perform Indian fusion and folk dances This program is spon- sored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. REAl WORlD RETIREMENT PlANNING Sunday, October 13, 2 pm, library Story Room Bob Adams, a Certified Financial Planner of the Silicon Valley chapter of the Financial Planning Association will give a presentation and Q & A session on retirement planning. MANAGING yOUR STRESS Wednesday, October 22, 7 pm, Community Hall Mr. Yogi Parekh from Arti Integrated Train- ing will talk about factors that lead to stress and offer tips to manage it This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. 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 Cupertino Library will be closed on the following date: • October 13, Columbus Day PROGRAMS AND EVENTS To 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.santa- claracountylib.org For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s adult, teen, and fam- ily programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. volume xxvi number 12 7 FOR THE NOvEMBER ElECTION Saturday, October 25, 2pm, Community Hall The League of Women Voters will discuss the pros and cons of the propositions on the November 4th ballot. There will be a question and answer period following their presentation. Also in the Cupertino library kNITTING AT THE lIBRARy Every Tuesday, 4 - 6 pm, Story Room on main floor Bring needles and yarn to the library and join the drop-in knitting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Individual or Small Group programs by Appointment If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s 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. INTERNET ClASSES IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. TEEN DATABASE ClASSES Database instruction for teens, thirteen to nineteen, is available at the library, by ap- pointment. lIBRARy TOURS Third Wednesday of every month, 1 - 2 pm and fourth Saturday of every month, 2 -3 pm Tours include an explanation and demon- stration of the library’s online catalog and subscription databases, and library collec- tions and services. 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. Many of the databases are available even when the library is closed. If you’re not at the library, just go to the library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib.org, click on databases, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You may choose from any of the available databas- es. For example, you can research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, prepare for an academic or professional exam with Learning Express or find information for a state report in America the Beautiful. THE FRIENDS OF THE 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 front lobby Friends of the Cupertino Library also welcome everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. The next Friends’ used book sale will be held in the Community Hall, on October 18-19, 2008. FRIENDS OF THE lIBRARy COllECT CEll PHONES The Friends of the Cupertino Library have placed a cabinet in the library lobby to col- lect used cell phones. Proceeds benefit the Cupertino Library. Friends of the Cupertino Library Used Book Sale October 18, 9 am – 4 pm October 19, noon – 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, Next to the Cupertino library cupertino scene october 2008 8 senior center news The Better Part The programs listed below are aired on Mon- days at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on channel 15 at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. OCTOBER 3, 6 & 7 - CYCLE WITH A SIDECAR Hear about the fun of riding with a companion. OCTOBER 10, 13 & 14 - NOVEMBER 4, 2008 ELECTIONS - The Pros and Cons of California State Propositions. OCTOBER 17, 20 & 21 - TRAVELING TRUNk The Cupertino Historical Society and Museum send members out to share and teach young- sters and others about household items used in Cupertino long, long ago. They share those items with us. OCTOBER 24, 27, 28 & 31 - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - SBC and the Digital Club- house Network discuss their cooperation on “Stories of Service” project. October Social & Birthday Bash Wednesday, October 8, 12 noon The Crones are back to play their beautiful recorder music. These gals are a lot of fun and Stevie White is one of our Senior Center members. If you have a birthday in October we give you special recognition. Lunch will be penne pasta with marinara sauce, meat- balls, garlic bread, salad, and of course cake. Cost is $6 for senior members. For guests, cost is $6 plus a $5 day pass. Preregistra- tion is required as space is limited. Meatless meal can be requested. Tv Reception Changes Monday, October 20, 10–11:30 am If you use “rabbit ears” or a rooftop antenna with an analog television, you must take some action before February 17, 2009 to continue receiving television broadcasts. Come to this presentation by the Federal Communications Commission, to learn what you can do. Please sign up at lobby table, or call 408.777.3150 to register. vTA Photo Session Tuesday, October 14, 10 am-12 pm Valley Transit Authority will be at the senior center to take photos for the Regional Transit Connections (RTC) Discount Card. No appointment is necessary. RTC Discount card will be mailed to qualified applicants within 30 days. Cost is $3. Must be 65+. line Dance Social Wednesday, October 22, 10:15 am-12:15 pm Join instructor Mike Shannon for two hours of dancing fun! No partner needed and all levels are welcome. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Ballroom Dance Socials Monday, October 13 & 27, 2:05-3:35 pm Join us for an afternoon of ballroom dance. Volunteers will play dance music. No instruction provided. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. The Naturalization Process Monday, October 6, 10-11:30 am A Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services officer will be on hand to discuss the process to become a US citizen. This seminar will be conducted in English/Man- darin. Please sign up at lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. A Fall lunch on the Deck Wednesday, October 1, 12 pm October days are crisp and clear, just perfect for leaf peeping, apple picking, or toting a casual meal outdoors. If the weather is nice, we will have lunch on the deck. Join us for grilled bratwurst sausage, coleslaw, and a fall fruit salad. Pre-registration is required. $5 for members, senior guest $5 plus $5 day pass. Wednesday is Heart-Healthy lunch Day October 15, 12 noon: oven-fried chicken, warm spinach apple salad, and fall fruit. October 22, 12 noon: whole-wheat pasta with broccolini and feta, Caesar salad, fall fruit. Pre-registration is required. $5 for members, senior guest $5 plus $5 day pass. Annual Fundraiser: Hidden Treasures Thursday, October 30, 10 am - 2 pm Hundreds of items have been donated to the Senior Center for this meaningful fund-rais- ing event. The proceeds from the sale benefit our social services programs and the Schol- arship Fund. This is the perfect opportunity to hunt for those one-of-a kind holiday gifts. Snack Bar will open from 10 am - 1 pm, selling coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies and snacks. Live music for entertainment. This event is open to the public. volume xxvi number 12 9 City of Cupertino Commission vacancy Notice The city of Cupertino is accepting applica- tions for one unscheduled vacancy on the Fine Arts Commission, two unscheduled vacancies on Public Safety Commission and one on the Community Development Block Grant (CGBG) Committee. These vacancies are open until filled. For more information on any of these vacan- cies and to learn about the commissions visit the city’s website at www.cupertino.org/ vacancies or contact the Cupertino City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. Conservation Tips & Rebate Program Is your toilet a water hog? Replacing an old 3-to-8-gallon-per-flush toi- let with a new 1.28-gallon-per-flush (or less) high-efficiency model could save thousands of gallons per year. If you’d rather not buy a new toilet, you can put a brick or some other displacement device in the tank to reduce the amount of water in each flush. High-efficiency toilet: (Up to $125 rebate) High-Efficiency toilets use a maximum of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf), whereas an old toilet may use up to 7 gpf. This category includes dual-flush toilets. Do you have an old washing machine? A high-efficiency clothes washer may use half the water and energy that a traditional washer uses. And don’t forget to only run full loads (in your dishwasher, too)! High-efficiency clothes washer: ($125 or $200 rebate, depending on model type) High- Efficiency clothes washers use 35-50% less water and approximately 50% less energy than traditional washers. The water ef- ficiency of clothes washers is rated using the “water factor” to describe and compare its water use. A lower water factor represents greater efficiency. For more assistance please visit Cal Water’s web site at www.calwater.com/conserva- tion, e-mail conservation@calwater.com, or contact your local Customer Center: California Water Service Company Los Altos District 949 B Street Los Altos, CA 9402 SENIOR TRIPS Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on any trip. TOURS New years in Southern California with Jim Trieloff, December 30 - January 3 Highlights of this trip include the Rose Parade, preview of the floats beforehand, Malibu, L.A. City tour, the Getty Center, Crys- tal Cathedral, Ronald Reagan Library, and more. $1429 per person double occupancy. Classical Greece, March 18-28, 2009 This tour features a 4-night Greek Island Cruise, Athens City Tour, Acropolis and Par- thenon, Syntagma Square, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, Thermopylae, and Ancient Delphi. You will see the most important areas of Greece along with the islands. $3599 per person double occupancy. DAy TRIPS Earthbound Farms and Gizdich Ranch, $99 October 7 Reno Run, $99 Dbl October 20-21 Defying Gravity, $88 November 6 California Academy of Sciences, $57 November 14 “Out to lunch” Bunch, Cost: Lunch November 19 Historic Petaluma Travels with Gary, $76 November 21 Beach Blanket Babylon, $85 December 17 CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5pm PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIl: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/senior cupertino scene october 2008 10 community calendar SEPT ClUB / ORGANIZATION TIME lOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIl 1 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 cupertinosanitarydistrict.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.vsgcorp. com Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer DeAnza 3, 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. www.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/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Harvest Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org 2 THUR De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive 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 (FA)*7 pm St. Jude’s Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 3 FRI Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1456 classic.kiwanis.org 4 SAT De Anza Flea Market 8-4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ 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 6 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 * (FA)7 pm St. Jude’s Church 246.1620 foodaddicts.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 7 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 volume xxvi number 12 11 SEPT ClUB / ORGANIZATION TIME lOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIl 7 TUES Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667 Cupertino Las Madres*3-5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino Toastmasters 6-7:30 pm Immanuel Lutheran Church 1715 Grant Rd. 226.8073 cupertino.freetoasthost.net Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center 650.967.4679 viewfindersclub.org 9 THUR Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Noon Blue Pheasant 252.8568 quota.org Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 am 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com Rolling Hills 4H Club 6:30 pm Monta Vista Recreation Center 777.8367 clubs.ca4h.org/santaclara/ rollinghills 10 FRI Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 pm West Vally Pres. Church 253.1232 coinshows.com/sanjose_ccc. html 11 SAT Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org 13 MON Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 www.cupertinoioof70.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 Janki Chokshi falc.org 14 TUES Sertoma Club*7:15 am 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. 252.2584 255.5293 sertoma.org/NETCOMMUNITY 16 THUR 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 TUES CERT-Community Emergency Response Team /MRT - Medical Reserve Corps 7 pm 777.3335 cupertino.org 21 TUES African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org 28 TUES Historical Society 6:30 pm Community Center 973.1495 cupthistory.org DeAnza Youth Soccer League Mtg 7:30 pm Creekside Park 29 WED Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 pm Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting 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 monthly. Call the contact number for details. cupertino scene october 2008 12 eco news | october Environmental Day Residential Drop-off Event October 18, 2008, 9 am - 1 pm, De Anza College, parking lot “B” (Corner of Stelling & Stevens Creek Blvd.) Los Altos Garbage Company is providing residents of Cupertino with a new program designed to help promote recycling, reuse and divert usable materials from the land- fill. On Environmental Days, residents may drop off waste materials free of charge. The following materials are accepted: Residential documents for confidential • destruction E-Waste (computers, monitors, printers, etc.)• U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and • fluorescent tubes) Yard waste and organic material for com-• posting Reusable furniture• Clothing and shoes• Children’s plastic toys and play structures• A 2-cubic yard limit (i.e., one pick up truck load) applies to the following materials: Untreated wood• Construction & demolition (C & D) material• Dirt, rock and concrete• Residents must unload their own materi- als and provide a current collection bill and personal identification (i.e., driver’s license) to verify eligibility. Note: This is a recycling and reuse event. Please do not bring household hazardous waste such as pesticides, fertilizers, paints or other toxic chemicals. For recycling or Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) dispos- al information, please call the Countywide HHW Program at 408.299.7300 or visit them online at www.hhw.org. For additional information about the Environ- mental Days, please call Los Altos Garbage at 408.725.4020. Copper in Brake Pads Most brake pad material has a high percent- age of copper. As the pads wear down, the copper dust collects on the inside of the wheel wells. Some of the dust drops onto the road, but some stays in the wheel well. When you wash your car, don’t hose out your wheel wells. It’s best to take your car to a commercial car wash, where the wash water is sent to a treatment plant and the copper can be filtered out before discharging to the Bay. Copper has been shown to be a threat to lower forms of aquatic life, like algae. Residents may want to ask their automobile maintenance representative if brake pads without copper are available. Needle and Syringe Disposal New Drop off locations Under California law, on September 1, 2008, it became illegal to place needles, syringes, and lancets into the in the trash or recycling receptacles. When sharps are improperly disposed of they pose a threat to sanitation workers, adults, children, and even pets. The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program has been recruiting pharmacies throughout the county to provide residents with convenient drop-off locations. Cuper- tino Fire Station, 20215 Stevens Creek Blvd. will accept sharps in a 1 or 1.5-quart size biohazard sharps container. For additional locations, visit www.hhw.org, and click on “Household Sharps and Prescription Drugs” for drop off locations in Santa Clara County. Note: Residents MUST place sharps in bio- hazard sharps containers, which are avail- able for purchase at your local pharmacy, before bringing them for disposal. last Chance for Compost This year The city’s compost site will be open through October 25th on Friday and Saturday morn- ings from 8:30-11 at the Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road across from the dam. The site will then close for the winter months. To participate, bring your own shovels and containers and proof of Cupertino residency. The Compost Site will reopen on March 27, 2009. Watch for notices in the Scene when the site reopens in the Spring. Call the compost hotline at 408.777.1320 for more information. Free Compost Classes October 4, November 1, 10 am-12 pm, Mc- Clellan Ranch Park, at 22221 McClellan Rd. Autumn is the best time to start a com- post pile because of the abundance of fallen leaves. Backyard compost workshops will be held on the first Saturdays of the month. You can register on-line at www. volume xxvi number 12 13 reducewaste.org (use the search function to find “home composting”) or by calling 408.918.4640. Compost Teachers Needed Interested in becoming a Master Composter? Modeled after the Master Gardener Pro- gram, Master Composters receive free train- ing in composting techniques in exchange for performing 50 hours of volunteer service by teaching workshops or staffing educational booths at fairs. Cupertino sponsors free backyard composting workshops at McClel- lan Ranch Park during spring and fall. Training classes are held in San Jose on Wednesday evenings from January to March, with some additional Saturday morning field trip classes. Call the Home Composter Edu- cation Program at 408.918.4640 for details or email: compost@pln.sccgov.org. » Flood Preparation As this year’s rainy season begins, residents should check to be sure they are prepared for the possibility of flooding in their neighbor- hoods. Those with property located in a flood zone especially should be aware that standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover losses caused by floods or mudslides. Property owners can protect against potential flood damage by purchasing flood insurance and by preparing a family disaster plan. According to the Santa Clara Valley Water District, some areas in Cupertino along Cala- bazas Creek are considered at risk for flooding; property near Stevens Creek is also at risk, but to a lesser degree. The city provides the following services to help residents prepare for potential flooding: Residents can find out if their property is in a 1. flood zone by visiting the Cupertino Public Works Department (call 408.777.3354 for details). The Public Works Department also offers elevation certificates for new buildings constructed in the floodplain. The City’s Building Department has a 2. booklet called “What You Should know Before You Hire a Contractor.” Booklets are available at the downstairs counter at City Hall. Other information on flood preparedness 3. is available on the Cupertino website at www .cupertino .org/emergency. Additional flood protection information 4. and assistance can be obtained on the FEMA website at www.fema.gov. The Cupertino Library also holds publica-5. tions for flood preparedness. The city’s storm drainage system is composed of street gutters, the storm drain sewer inlets (at street corners), and the pipes that connect the inlets to local creeks. This system drains street runoff into the creeks and channels on the valley floor. Residents can assist the city, and help protect their immediate neighborhood from local- ized flooding, by sweeping gutters regularly and checking that nearby storm drain grates are not covered with leaves or litter. Residents should abide by street sweeping/no park- ing signs to allow the city to keep the gutters clean and the storm drain system flowing. The city routinely sweeps the gutters in residential areas twice a month and in commercial areas once a week. In the fall, before the rains start, a city contrac- tor vacuums out city storm drain inlets, and checks for any evidence of hazardous materi- als in the drains. This cleaning prevents any illegally dumped materials that may be sitting in the inlets, from washing into our creeks with the first rains. It is illegal to dump anything into a creek or a storm drain. Residents can report dumping incidents to the city by calling 408.777.3269 during office hours and 9-1-1 after hours and on weekends. Cupertino Compost Site cupertino scene october 2008 14 CUPERTINO GIRlS SOFTBAll lEAGUE Spring Registration Cupertino Girls Softball League (CGSL) is now taking spring registrations. Make new friends, learn new skills, and get ready for another fun season of girl’s softball! The Cu- pertino League is a spring recreation league for girls’ ages 5-17 with optional summer and fall travel teams. Please visit cgsl.us or call 408.718.0228 for more information. PARkS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Notice October 2, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue The October regular meeting will be a facilitated community discussion regard- ing off-leash policies for dogs in Cupertino Parks. This discussion will be the only item on the agenda for this Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and all interested par- ties are invited to participate. 9/11 Memorial at Cupertino Fire Station Cupertino Mayor Dolly Sandoval, Santa Clara County Fire Chief Ken Waldvogel, and representatives of the International Associa- tion of Fire Fighters, dedicated a memorial in honor of the 343 firefighters who died on September 11, 2001 at the Cupertino Fire Station, 20215 Stevens Creek Blvd. on September 11, 2008. A pair of redwood trees, and a commemorative plaque will serve both as a living and permanent memorial to the New York City Firefighters who answered their final alarm at the World Trade Center. Memorials to be Dedicated for Bicyclists October 18, 8 am gather for cycle ride, Cupertino Civic Center, 10350 Torre Avenue, 9 am dedication at site on Stevens Canyon Road On Sunday, March 9, 2008, two bicyclists were tragically killed in the foothills of Cupertino. A permanent memorials will be dedicated to Kristy Gough and Matt Peter- son. Guests will cycle up McClellan Road to Stevens Canyon Road, near the site of the accident. Those driving by car should go directly to the memorial site, as the road will be closed to automobile traffic once the bicyclists get under way. Shortly after 9 am there will be some brief comments and an unveiling of the plaques in words provided by their families. There is one tablet for each rider. Please join for this brief ceremony as the city honors the memory of our friends and family who have passed. community chat room Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,”email: scene@cupertino.org. Submission deadline for November Edition is October 8. Welcome New Businesses • Allegro Consulting Inc. American Int’l Puti (Bodhi) Dharma• Cindy Li• Cinnabon Cupertino Square• Codenomicon Ltd.• Cold Stone Creamery• Dr. Matt Sheehy D.C.• Dr. Tang Acupuncture Clinic• Language Studies Institute• Nails 2000• Pinky & Winky• Soo kim’s Hair• The Ski Renter• Cupertino Medical Group PC• DIY Yogurt• Guan Dong House, Inc.• Oriental Health Center• Sodeifi and Massoomi, DMD, MD, Inc.• Susan Cheng Acupuncture & Chinese • Medicine Center USA O-Mei kung Fu Inc.• Tutti Frutti• volume xxvi number 12 15 TUESDAy, AUGUST 19, 2008 Councilmembers Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Closed session regarding negotiations for pur- chase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property - Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the Blue Pheasant lease. Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for August 1 and 8, Resolution Nos. 08-115 and 08-116. Adopted Payroll for August 8. Authorized the City Manager to execute a joint powers agreement to rejoin the Bay Area Employ- ee Relations Service (BAERS). Authorized the Mayor to send a letter of support regarding AB 2939 (Hancock) allowing local gov- ernments to adopt green building standards. Accepted municipal improvements for: Cupertino Homes, LLC, Jollyman Lane/Orline Court, APN(s) 359-22-060, 061 and Bay Colony Investors II, Inc., 10745 De Anza Boulevard, APN 326-10-064 Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agreement, Stelling Palms of Cupertino, LLC, 10855 N. Stelling Road, APN 326-07-037, Resolu- tion No. 08-118. Considered a new public park design reviewed and recommended by the City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, Villa Serra Apartments, Jonathan Moss, 20800 Homestead Rd. APN 326- 09-029. Continued to September 16. Considered a municipal code amendment of Chapter 17 allowing temporary outdoor signs or displays, Application No. MCA-2008-02, City of Cupertino, Citywide. (Continued from August 5). Continued to September 2. Considered a city-initiated master plan for the South Vallco Area, Application Nos. CP-2008-02 (EA-2008-04), City of Cupertino, Citywide. Contin- ued to September 16. Considered an appeal to Director’s Minor Modi- fication to add a 200-square foot sunroom to the south side of an existing single-family residence in a Planned Development area, Jay Swartz (Luo residence), 11535 Murano Ct. APN 366-58-015. Upheld appeal. Considered application No. SP-2008-01, City of Cupertino, Citywide, Heart of the City Specific Plan update. Removed from calendar and directed to re-advertise for council review by second meeting in October. Discussed the Sports Center Upgrade and Pool Demolition project scheduled to go out to bid on August 20, 2008. Concurred to proceed with exist- ing plan. Approved the schematic design for the Quinlan Community Center fountain site. (Continued from June 17). Accepted staff recommendation to replace quinlan center fountain with a patio and trellis, as illustrated in city council packet, with a project budget of $280,000. Considered modified street improvements for the Knopp development at 21925 Lindy Lane and recommendation to retain the street improvement conditions required by the Planning Commission. Took no action. Reviewed and approved the Parks and Recreation draft Work Plan for 2008-09. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 08-2029. Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 08-2028. TUESDAy, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 Councilmembers Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Presentation of a commissioner’s award to Coun- cilmember Wong for his service on the Planning Commission. Approved the minutes from the August 5 and 19 City Council meetings. Adopted accounts payable for August 15 and 22 and Payroll for August 22. Accepted the treasurer’s budget report for July 2008 Approved application nos. U-2007-04, ASA-2007-06 (EA-2007-06), TM-2007-09, EXC-2008-07, TR-2008- 02, Applicant Karen Ngo (The Oaks Shopping Center) Conducted first reading of ordinance regarding a Municipal Code Amendment of Chapter 17 allow- ing temporary outdoor signs or displays. Approved the Senior Citizens’ Commission Work Program for 2008-09 to study the senior housing component of the general plan, review the pro- posed city policy matters to obtain seniors’ input and conduct a senior program site survey Approved the extension of the lease for the Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd. Authorized the city manager to execute a lease extension agreement with the current operator with the terms for monthly base rent for a five-year period to be $500 above the 2008 base rent with a 3% annual increase. Approved a request from Library Commission Chair Ron Miller to waive the attendance require- ment for Library Commissioner Janet Riddell until the end of her term in January 2009. Enacted Ordinance No. 08-2029: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Table 11.24.160 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking During Certain Hours, on the East Side of Mary Avenue, Between 2 Am and 5 Am, Between a Point 340 Feet North of Stevens Creek Boulevard and a Point 1000 Feet South of Lubec Street”. council actions p o s t a l c u s t o m e r 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 City Meetings Oct. 1 Library Commission (Mtg. Room 100) 7 pm Oct. 1 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Oct. 2 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 12:30 pm Oct. 2 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm Oct. 2 C.A.R.E.S. (Mtg. Room. 100) 7:30 pm Oct. 7 City Council (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm Oct. 8 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4:30 pm Oct. 8 Teen Commission (QCC Conference Room) 6:30 pm Oct. 9 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am Oct. 9 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Oct. 14 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Oct. 15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Oct. 16 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 12:30 pm Oct. 16 Toyokawa Sister City Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7:30 pm Oct. 21 City Council (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Oct. 22 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4:30 pm Oct. 22 Teen Commission (QCC Conference Room) 6:30 pm Oct. 28 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm Oct. 28 Fine Arts Committee (Conf. Rm. 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