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Home My WebLink AboutScene September 2008 - 09.01.2008IN THIS ISSUE: VOLUME XXVI NO. 11 | September 2008 Cupertino High School’s 50th Anniversary ..3 Dinner in the Park .......................................5 St. Andrew Armenian Church Festival .........5 Cupertino Resident Wins National Award ...5 Fifth Annual Community Carnival ...............5 New e-Services ...........................................5 Cupertino Library .....................................6-7 Celebrate Moon Festival at the Library ...6 Children’s Programs ................................6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs ............7 Library Programs and Classes .................7 Citizenship Classes ......................................7 Free-Basic Sales Tax Seminar, in Chinese .....7 Senior Center News ....................................8 Senior Programs .....................................8 Senior Trips .............................................8 The Better Part ........................................9 Membership Special ...............................9 Community Calendar ...........................10-11 Eco News ..................................................12 Simply Safe ...............................................13 “Hep B Free” Screenings & Vaccinations ....13 Council Actions .........................................14 Roots ........................................................15 Welcome New Businesses .........................15 City Meetings ............................................16 CONTENTS Annual Citywide Garage Sale September 27-28 Keep usable items out of the garbage, find unusual treasures, and get to know the city by shopping in neighborhoods you’ve never visited before. ~ Continued on Page 3 “Diwali – Festival of Lights” Celebration September 27, 10 am - 6 pm, Memorial Park, Cupertino The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Busi- ness Council proudly present the sixth annual Diwali festival. ~ Continued on Page 2 Cupertino Fall Festival Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 10 am - 5 pm Cupertino Civic Center Library Field, 10300 Torre Avenue Enjoy this free, fun, informative festival featuring an environmental fair, health and safety fair, fun zone, great food and entertainment. ~ Information on Page 4 Saturday September 27 11am ~ 6pm Memorial Park, (Stevens Creek Blvd), Cupertino Free Admission & Parking in (De Anza College, lots A & B) For more information, contact the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce 408.252.7054 or www.cupertinochamber.org Diwali marks the beginning of the new business year in India. It is a joyous festival of splendor, brightness, and prosperity. Celebrated through- out the world, typical Diwali traditions include exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, offering traditional sweets and wish- ing each other prosperous new year. The grand opening ceremony begins at 10 am, featuring community and elected leaders in na- tive Indian clothing. Visitors to the festival will be treated to sari-festooned trees, spectacular lanterns, and a cultural kaleidoscope of activi- ties and performances, featuring a traditional Rangoli display. The festival appeals to all senses with Indian food, the popular “Kids Zone” art show, music and dancing. Performances will include classi- cal “Kuchipudi” and “Kathak,” as well as folk “Koli,” “Innal Kolatam” and popular “Bolly- wood” dances. Other activites include decorative “mehendi” tat- toos, fortune telling, and a bazaar of ethnic Indian art, clothing, jewelry, children’s books and toys. The exciting “Kids Zone” will be packed with a magic show, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce abouts, face painting and coloring contests. For more information about the festival or mem- bership in the Cupertino Chamber of Com- merce and the Asian American Business Coun- cil, please contact the Chamber in Cupertino at 408.252.7054 or visit the Chamber’s website www.cupertino-chamber.org. Fall Fun in Cupertino ~ Diwali Cont’d from Page 1 Diwali Festival oF lights CUPERTINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ASIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL Present the Sixth Annual WONdERFUL FOOdkIdS’ zONE FUN jUMPS ART & CRAFT vENdORS FROM AROUNd THE WORLd LIvE MUSIC & dANCEHEALTH FAIR South Asia Heart Ce n t e r & Lions Club Health Screening van PETTINg zOO MAgICIAN FACE PAINTINg Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #11 | September 2008 p. 3 The city invites residents and community orga- nizations to register to hold sales. About 400 residents and community organizations are ex- pected this year. Registration will be open until September 12, and includes free advertising and a garage sale “how-to” kit. Register at www.cupertino.org (click on “Garage Sale”). Those without access to a computer, please call 408.777.3354. On September 24, a list and map of all registered sales will be published on the city’s website. Printed copies will be available at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Senior Center and the Cupertino Library. On- line viewers will be able to search for specific items by using the “Search” function. Block sales and multi-family sales will be highlighted. New this year, Los Altos Garbage Company will collect unsold items the Saturday following af- ter the event (October 4). All reusable items will be taken to local non-profits for redistribution. If you are interested in the Los Altos Garbage Company collecting your unsold garage sale items, please contact them at 408.725.4020. For more Garage Sale info information, check the city’s website, www.cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3354. Fall Fun in Cupertino ~ Garage Sale Cont’d from Page 1 You’re invited: Cupertino HigH SCHool’S50th Anniversary Celebration Friday, September 19 Campus Tours 5-7 pm Barbeque 5:30 Football Game 7:30 Saturday, September 20 Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am Kickoff Rally/Assembly 10 am Tours and Exhibits 11 am - 2 pm main eVent Saturday, September 20 8-11pm, in tHe gym Dance featuring Papa Doo Run and The Toads Tickets $25 per person To purchase dance tickets, contact Lisa Browning at lisa_browning@fuhsd.org. For all other events please RSVP to Carol Irish at carol_irish@fuhsd.org. p. 4 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #11 | September 2008 Fall Fun in Cupertino Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 10 am - 5 pm Cupertino Civic Center Library Field, 10300 Torre Avenue For more information visit www.cupertinofallfest.com or call 408.517.9094 HealtH and SaFety Fair Free health screening Child fingerprinting Bike safety rodeo Walks for children and adults Emergency preparedness information Amateur radio Neighborhood watch and block leaders Keep it Green enVironmental Fair Solar energy Green building CFL and LED lighting Alternative fuel, hybrid, and electric vehicles tHe Fun Zone Interactive craft booths School-supported chicken dance Bouncy houses Volleyball tournament Oh-so-fun dunk tank great Food, reFreSHmentS & entertainment St. Andrew Armenian Church Annual Festival 2008 September 6, 11am - 10pm 11370 S. Stelling Rd. near Rainbow dr. St. Andrew Armenian Church presents its 44th Annual Festival and invites the community to join them to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Armenia. There will be Armenian cuisine, music, entertain- ment, raffle drawings, and games for children. St. Andrew Armenian Church emerged around 50 years ago from a social organization of American-Armenians who left behind their life- long affiliations and community life. It was in July, 1973, when this same group of people de- cided to purchase an acre of property located on Stelling Road. Upon completion, the church was formally consecrated in May, 1992. For more information about the Armenian Church Festival, call 408.257.6743 or visit the website at www.standrewarmchurch.org. CITy OF CUPERTINO UNvEILS NEW E-SERvICES The City of Cupertino is now offering online services for the Building Department. The resi- dents can schedule an inspection for building permit, inquire the “plan check” status of their building permit application and see if their con- tractor has a City of Cupertino business license. This site also allows residents to make a pay- ment on their permit. For more information visit www.cupertino.org/onlineservices/. The residents can apply for block party and spe- cial events permits like parades, bike rides, foot- races and Torch Run online. For more informa- tion visit www.cupertino.org/block_party/. Celebrate Your Community Cupertino Resident Wins National Award Indian Vegetarian Gourmet won the 2008 pres- tigious national 2008 Hometown Video Festival award in the instruction category. Public access shows from 50 states compete for this award ev- ery year. The winners are determined by how well the entry represents the qualities appropri- ate for its category, the extent to which it devel- ops and maintains viewer interest, the match of the program content to production format or style, the unique and creative way it approaches its subject, technical competence, and how ef- fectively the program represents the intent of the producer. Hema Kundargi is the producer, editor and host of Indian Vegetarian Gourmet. The talented crewmembers are volunteers from Cupertino Senior Center and KMVT. Fifth Annual Community Carnival September 26, 5-10 pm, September 27, 10 am-10 pm, September 28, 10:30am-4:30pm St. joseph School, 10120 N. de Anza Blvd. The 5th Annual Family Fun Festival in Cuperti- no is a free three-day carnival featuring live mu- sic, entertainment, amusement rides, interactive inflatables, games for kids of all ages, arts and crafts, a wide variety food and more. Highlights include free outdoor concerts by The Hitmen on Friday at 6 pm, The Action Figures on Saturday at 6 pm, and Close Enuff on Sun- day at 1 pm. A gourmet coffee shop, silent auc- tion, kids zone, and huge rummage sale will be open throughout the festival. For more information log onto www.sjcschool. org/carnival or call 408.252.6441. Dinner in the Park September 6, 4 - 8pm, Cupertino Civic Center Plaza (between City Hall and the Library) West Valley Community Service is hav- ing their annual fundraiser Dinner in the Park. The event will feature delicious ap- petizers, food, silent auctions, and live entertainment. All proceeds go to benefit West Valley Community Service. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for children aged 12 and under. For tickets or more information call 408.255.8033 or visit www.communityservices.org. 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 New Storytime! Fours Stories 3-1/2 to 5 years old ................Fridays 10:15 am Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 years old .....Thursdays, 10:15 am SEPTEMBER IS BACk-TO-SCHOOL MONTH Check our website or ask the Children’s Librar- ians for more information on Personal Safety workshops, Library 101/102 classes, and more. This program is designed for school age chil- dren and their guardians. Presenters include experts from the City of Cupertino, County Sheriff’s office, and our Children’s Librarians. ADuLT , TEEN AND F AMILY PROGRAMS SUMMER REAdINg PROgRAM AT THE CUPER- TINO LIBRARy Children, teens and adults are invited to partici- pate in the Summer Reading Program at the Cu- pertino Library. Participants who had signed up for the program can continue to read and update their record. Contact your librarians to find out when and how to pick up your prizes. CELEBRATE MOON FESTIvAL AT THE LIBRARy September 24, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall We will have a musical performance with the Chinese string instrument, Gu Zheng (Chinese Harp). Master Chiffon Fu, a graduate from National Taiwan Academy of Art and the Grand Champion of “Taiwan Golden Gu Zheng Com- petition,” will direct the performance. Refresh- ments including moon cakes will be served. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. 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. September 18, 7 pm “Feather in the Storm” by Emily Wu will be discussed. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. 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. ~CuPERTINO LIBRARY~ 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino To see all the programs and events offered at the Santa Clara County Librar- ies, search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using our online databases, Library Please visit the Santa Clara County Library Web site at www.santaclaracountylib.org Cupertino Library will be closed on the following dates: September 1, Labor Day holiday Cupertino Library Cupertino Library NEW Open Hours Monday ...................1 - 9 pm Tuesday ....................1 - 9 pm Wednesday ...............10 am - 9 pm Thursday .................10 am - 9 pm Friday .......................10 am - 6 pm Saturday ..................10 am - 6 pm Sunday ....................12 - 6 pm 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 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. To schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk. TEEN dATABASE CLASSES Instruction on the library’s subscription data- bases is available for teens, age 13-19, at the li- brary, by appointment. To schedule an appoint- ment, please call the Reference Desk. 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. LIBRARy TOURS Third Wednesdays, 1-2 pm Fourth Saturdays, 2-3 pm Tours include an explanation and demonstra- tion of the library’s online catalog and subscrip- tion databases, and library collections and ser- vices. For more information about library tours, call the library’s Reference Desk 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 litera- ture. Many are available even when the library is closed. If you’re not at the library, just go to www.santaclaracountylib.org, click on databas- es, and enter your library card and PIN num- ber to access a database. For example, you can research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, prepare for an academic or pro- fessional exam with Learning Express or find information for a state report in America the Beautiful. Call the Reference Desk for more in- formation. 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 October 18 and 19, 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. Citizenship Classes Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education offers free citizenship classes. The classes will be held at Templo el Monte Horeb at 455 E. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale or Fremont High School. Students learn about American history and government, fill out the N-400 application, and practice for their oral interview. In addition, there will be several speakers who will talk about the naturalization process, local government, and voting. ESL/Citizenship Preparation Class for interme - diate level English proficiency, Monday and Wednesday evenings, Monday, August 25 - Oc- tober 22, 6:30-9:30 pm, Fremont High School, Rm. 82 Citizenship Preparation Class for advanced English speakers, Monday and Wednesday evenings, Monday, August 25 - October 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fremont High School, Rm. 83 ESL/Citizenship class for beginning English speakers, Saturdays, September 6 - October 25, 9-11 am, Templo el Monte Horeb ESL/Citizenship class for intermediate English speakers, Saturdays, September 6 - October 25, 11am-1pm, Templo el Monte Horeb To register or for more information about these classes or for ESL/Citizenship at Home, please call 408.522.2703. Free-Basic Sales Tax Seminar, in Chinese September 10, 1–3 pm, Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Betty T. Yee Board Member State Board of Equalization, First District in cooperation with the City of Cupertino is holding a Free-Basic Sales Tax Seminar, in Chinese. SENIOR CENTERS WORk! As a new generation of older adults looks to re- define retirement, there is a growing focus on wellness, inNovemberative programming, and volunteerism. When it comes to finding tools for staying healthy and involved, or informa- tion about benefits, the City of Cupertino Senior Center is the place to start. Join us this Septem- ber during National Senior Center Month with the theme this year, Senior Centers Work. NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH SCHEdULE OF EvENTS Wednesday, September 3: New Trip Sign-up Day, 8 am, Lunch at the Grill- Chicken Fajita, 12 noon Friday, September 5: Book Review - The Power of Two, 1:15 pm Monday, September 8: Ballroom Dance Social, 2:05-3:35 pm Wednesday, September 10: Social and Birthday Bash, 12-1:30 pm Monday, September 15: Advisory Council Meet- ing, 11am-12:15 pm Wednesday, September 17: Lunch at the Grill- Grilled Turkey Burger, 12 noon Monday, September 22: Ballroom Dance Social, 2:05-3:35 pm Monday Night Football, 5-9 pm Thu. September 24: Bridge social, 10-11:30 am International Lunch - Russia, 12-1:30 pm Movie: Moulin Rouge, 2-4 pm Monday, September 29: Elder Fraud Lecture, 10-11:30 am Check out all these activities in our Senior Cen- ter Newsletter or online at www.cupertino.org. join our vibrant Center; we have special deals just for you! BRINg A FRIENd ~ dAy PASS PROgRAM For a $5 Day Pass, senior guests (50 years and older) can enjoy the Cupertino Senior Center for one-day social activities and lectures, including a 1-day parking permit. Senior guests sign up for the Day Pass at the front desk. For any lun- cheons, senior guests will pay the $5 Day Pass, plus the luncheon fee. HOMEOWNER ANd RENTER’S ASSISTANCE Come to the Senior Center before October 15, 2008 to apply for assistance. Must be over 62 years of age, disabled, or blind; U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant; lived in a qualified rented resi- dence, paying $50 or more for rent, or owned and occupied a home in California in 2007 as principal place of residence; and total household income less than $44,096 (including SSA, SSI, etc.) to qualify for this program. Please call to schedule an appointment, 408.777.3150. ANNUAL FUNd RAISER: HIddEN TREASURES We are collecting donations of costume jewelry, knickknacks, china and other gently-used items until October 15 for our very popular fundrais- ing event. Hidden Treasures Boutique is sched- uled on October 30 and the proceeds will ben- efit our emergency and scholarship programs. Thank you for your continued support. MONdAy NIgHT FOOTBALL IS BACk September 22, October 6 & 20, Novemberember 17, december 8 5-9 pm Join us for a fun-filled evening with the rest of the sports crowd. We’ll have some good food, soft drinks, and snacks. Great game prizes for all the quarters! Member $7, senior guests add $5 day pass. LUNCH AT THE gRILL In celebration of National Senior Center Month, the Wednesday Lunch Program will offer two healthy grilled menu choices during September. Join us for a delicious and healthful meal at 12 noon. Recipes will be available to take home. $5 for members, senior guest add $5 day pass. September 3: grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Fajitas served with whole wheat tortillas, rice and beans, fresh seasonal fruit for dessert. This menu transforms low-fat boneless skinless chick- en breasts and accompanying vegetables into the popular Mexican main course. September 17: grilled Turkey Burger on whole grain bun with all the fix’ins, roasted garlic herb potatoes, and fresh seasonal fruit for des- sert. Using ground turkey breast instead of beef sheds about 200 calories, 7 grams of fat and 4 grams of saturated fat. Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and potassi- um. Eat them with their skins and nearly double the amount of fiber. Senior Center Travel Program The travel program at the senior center offers wonderful local day trips and exciting extended tours featuring travel throughout the US, inter- national travel, and cruises. New trip sign up is at 8 am on the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Please check the “Active Senior News” bimonthly newsletter posted at www.cupertino. org/senior for more travel details and new trips. Call 408.777.3150 for more information. New years in Southern California $1429 double december 30, 2008-jan. 3, 2009 Highlights include the Rose Parade, preview of floats, Malibu, L.A. city tour, the Getty Center, Crystal Cathedral, Ronald Reagan Library, and more. Preview party September 17, 1:30 pm. SENIOR CENTER NEWS September 1, 2 & 5 - Adaptive P.E. Classes See what choices of classes are available at De Anza College for the disabled. September 8, 9 & 12 - On The Town with judy verona joseph Learn how Judy combines interesting people with exciting subjects. September 15, 16 & 19 - Cupertino Host Lions Club The International Lions Club is in 202 coun- tries. Learn about the community service of the Cupertino Lions. September 22, 23, 26, 29 & 30 - Finland: Land of Beauty and Health Care Discover why this tiny country may have a big impact on people around the globe. Classical greece, $3599 per person double March 18-28, 2009 This amazing tour features a 4-night Greek is- land cruise, Athens city tour, Acropolis and Par- thenon, Syntagma Square, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, Thermopylae, and ancient Delphi. Preview par- ty September 17, 2 pm. dAy TRIPS Heirloom Tomato Festival, $99 Saturday, September 6 Color, Butterflies, and Flowers, $62 Friday, September 19 Carmel-by-the-Sea, $38 Tuesday, September 23 Summer of Love, $49 Wed, October 1 Earthbound Farms and gizdich Ranch, $99 Tuesday, October 7 Reno Run, $99 dbl October 20-21 defying gravity, $88 Tuesday, November 6 California Academy of Sciences, $49 Friday, November 14 Historic Petaluma Travels with gary, $76 Friday, November 21 Beach Blanket Babylon, $85 Tuesday, december 17 SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL Sign up for a 2008 membership from August 25 to October 31 and receive $5 off your 2008 membership fee! Membership includes a Senior Center parking permit, access to Senior Center programs, trips, services, classes, and mailing of the bimonthly newsletter. It also includes free participation in ping pong, monthly movie, karaoke, ballroom dance social, line dance social and free coffee, tea, or chocolate at the Senior Center. The first 100 special offer memberships will also receive an Eco Herbal Tea Set. This wel- come gift contains three herbal teas that come uniquely packaged in plant-able wildflower seed gift envelope. 2008 membership is valid until January 31, 2009. It’s easy to become a member: be 50 years or older, complete an application form, and with this special membership offer of $17 for Cuper- tino residents, $22 for non-residents, your par- ticipation can begin. For more information, please call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150. Cupertino Senior Center: 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 THE BETTER PART COMM u NITY CALENDAR SEPT CLuB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL ~1~ 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 Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org ~2~ 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 Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino Toastmasters 6-7:30 pm Immanuel Lutheran Church 1715 Grant Rd. 226.8073 cupertino.freetoast- host.net ~3~ 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 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 ~4~ Thurs 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*7 pm St. Jude’s Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Portal Park 861.0417 lasmadres.org City Hall is closed September 1 for Labor Day. 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. SEPT CLuB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL ~4~ Thurs Cupertino Symphonic Band Music in the Park 6:30- 8:30 pm Memorial Park 733.9140 netview.com/csb ~5~ Fri De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1456 classic.kiwanis.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org ~6~ 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 ~8~ 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 ~9~ 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 ~11~ 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 ~12~ 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 ~13~ Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org Fine Arts League Fall Festival 10-6 pm Community Hall 863.9991 falc.org ~14~ Sun Fine Arts League Fall Festival 10-6 pm Community Hall 863.9991 falc.org ~16~ Tues African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org ~18~ 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 ~23~ Tues Historical Society 6:30 pm Community Center 973.1495 cupthistory.org DeAnza Youth Soccer League Mtg 7:30 pm Creekside Park ~24~ Wed Rancho Neighborhood Assoc.7:30 pm Rancho Pool & Rec Facility The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #11 | September 2008 gARBAgE RATE INCREASE The Los Altos Garbage Co. has received a 3.97% cost-of-living increase as of August 1. A typical monthly single-can residential bill will increase from $19.13 to $19.89. MERCURy THERMOMETER ExCHANgE AT CUPERTINO’S FALL FESTIvAL September 13, 10am-2 pm, Cuper- tino City Hall/Library Field, 10300 Torre Ave. Come to Cupertino’s Fall Festival and bring your Mercury Thermometer in a sealed plastic bag and a FREE digital thermometer will be provid- ed in exchange. CLEAN UP EvENT AT CREEkSIdE PARk & CALABAzAS CREEk Saturday, September 20, 9am -12pm Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino In conjunction with the annual International Coastal Clean Up Day, the city of Cupertino and Cupertino’s Whole Foods Market will be hosting a community cleanup. Volunteers and city staff will clean up areas sur- rounding Calabazas Creek, which runs through Creekside Park toward Miller Ave. near Vicksburg Dr. Participants will meet at the park after 9am. Instructions on safety and debris removal will be provided by the city staff. Gloves, trash grabbers and other tools will be distributed. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for safety; wear old shoes, long sleeves, pants and sunscreen. Free refreshments will be offered. Do something good for your community and have fun, bring a friend, make it a family event. Due to limited parking, you are welcome to park in the First Baptist Church of Cupertino parking lot dur- ing the event, or consider walking or riding your bike to the event. To learn more about Cuperti- no’s Coastal Cleanup Day, please contact the Pub- lic Works Dept. at 408.777.3354, or visit the city’s website at www.cupertino.org/environment. “ENvIRONMENTAL dAy” A RESIdENTIAL dROP-OFF EvENT October 18, de Anza College, parking lot “B” (corner of Stelling & Stevens Creek), 9 am-1 pm Los Altos Garbage Company will provide their first Environmental Day for Cupertino residents. This event is to promote recycling, reuse and di- version of waste from landfill. The “Environmental Day” will accommodate drop-off of: residential documents for confi- dential destruction; E-Waste (computers, moni- tors and printers, etc.); U-Waste (Batteries, Cell Phones, CFLs and Fluorescent Tubes); Yard Waste and organic material for composting; Re- usable Furniture, Clothing, Children’s Toys/Play Structure for reuse/recycling; *Untreated Wood; *Construction & Demolition material; and *Dirt, Rock and Concrete. *A 2-cubic yard limit applies (i.e., one pick-up truck load). For more information visit www.cupertino.org and www.losaltosgarbage.com, or call Los Altos Garbage at 408.725.4020 or Cupertino Public Works at 408.777.3354. Note: This is a recycling and reuse event; please do not bring household hazardous waste such as pesticides, fertilizers, paints or other toxic chemicals. RECyCLINg COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIgHT BULBS Home Depot now accepts fluo- rescent light bulbs for recycling at all of their locations. Custom- ers can drop off expired, unbro- ken bulbs at the returns counter of any Home Depot store. In addition to Home Depot, resi- dents can drop off their used flu- orescent lamps (including low-mercury lamps, compact bulbs, and straight, circular, spiral and U-bent tubes) at many other locations. Vis- it the Santa Clara County Household Hazard- ous Waste Program website for other fluorescent bulb drop off locations www.hhw.org, or call 408.299.7300. Eco news September 2008 By Lauren Mende Tacke, Cupertino Environmental Programs Cupertino Scene | Volume 26, #11 | September 2008 p. 13 140 ANNIvERSARy OF THE 1868 HAyWARd FAULT EARTHqUAkE The average interval between the past five large earthquakes on the Hayward Fault is 140 years. Another large Hayward Fault earthquake can occur at any time. The 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake provides a unique opportunity to: • Increase public awareness of seismic hazard posed by the Hayward Fault • Promote earthquake preparedness and mitigation • Explore the ways in which the 1868 Hay- ward earthquake affected the personal lives, culture, economy and development of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. • The 1868 Hayward Earthquake Alliance was formed to coordinate and promote efforts and activities between organizations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area planning to commemorate the earthquake. jOIN IN PLANNINg If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, or just want to learn more about the plans for the anniversary, you are invited to join. You will receive occasional e-mail announcements about public meetings and other special events. Go to www.1868alliance.org. Topics include Events/ Activities, Seven Steps to Earthquake Prepared- ness and a Statewide School Earthquake Drill on October 21. UPCOMINg CLASSES & PREPAREdNESS EvENTS FREE Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop August 12, 6:30-9:30 pm, September 27, 9 am-Noon October 8, 6:30-9:30 pm Fall Festival - September 13 & 14 10 am–5 pm The Cupertino Rotary and Office of Emergency Services are taking over the City Center com- plex for a huge two day event. Emergency pre- paredness activities include: Use of fire extin- guishers, bandaging, where to go if you have an emergency and can’t get through to 911, pan- demic flu, pet preparedness displays and emer- gency food tasting. Go to www.cupertinofallfest. com for more info. Teddy Bears needed. One special part of the fes- tival is the Teddy Bear hospital. Children can bring their “injured” bears to the hospital to have them stitched up and repaired. You can also donate new or gently used bears that can be “adopted”. Bring your donations to Cupertino City Hall before September 10. CPR – Check with Parks & Recreation for cur- rent schedule or call the American Red Cross 408.577.1000. Community Emergency Response Team Training Starts September 11 Be part of Cupertino’s City Disaster Response Team. Volunteers are needed to train for search & rescue, communications, medical, logistics, care & shelter and many more. Young and old, there are roles for everyone. Together we can make a difference! Online CERT training is available on the na- tional Citizen Corps website at www.citizen- corps.gov/cert/. Click on training to find IS 317. The course does not qualify you to be on the city CERT team, but will give you enough in- formation to organize your neighborhood – or just provide you good general information. It’s a great refresher for CERT graduates. The content is very similar to our “live” classes but we make sure you have hands on practice. OES is always available to help Cupertino neighborhoods con- duct earthquake drills. Simply Safe is a monthly article provided to in- form the community about emergency pre- paredness, training schedules and volunteer op- portunities. 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. “HEP B FREE” SCREENINgS ANd vACCINATIONS The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University has partnered with Asian Americans for Com- munity Involvement (AACI) and the California Department of Public Health to provide “Hep B Free” Screenings and Vaccinations for the in- credibly low-cost of $30 at AACI (2400 Moor- park Ave, Suite 111, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95128). These screenings provide an incred- ible service to the Asian community. The next screenings are scheduled on September 6, Sep- tember 20, October 4, October 18, November 1, November 5, and December 6, 2008. For more info visit http://liver.stanford.edu/ or call Alena Groopman at 650.721.6630 Simply Safe September 2008 Written by Jon Nakafuji, Cupertino Volunteer Complete agenda and minutes of all City Council, Planning and other commissions are available at www.cupertino.org/agenda. TUESdAy, jUNE 17, 2008 Council Members Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Presented Proclamation in recognition of Cupertino Ama- teur Radio Emergency Services (CARES) 20th anniversary. Approved minutes from May 27, June 2 City Council meetings Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for May 23, 30, and June 6 Adopted resolutions accepting Payroll for May 30 and June 13 Accepted the Treasurer’s Budget Report for May 2008 Adopted a resolution setting a hearing date of August 5 to provide for lien assessments and collection Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Linda Rios for delinquency prevention Adopted a resolution approving records destruction from the Code Enforcement and City Clerk departments Set the date of August 5, 2008 to approve the annexation of area designated “Baxter Avenue 08-01” Accepted municipal improvements, Joseph Jen-Kun Yen Accepted municipal improvements, Andy A. Tu, Lily L. Miao, Cai-Xing Xie, Andy Cheng Accepted municipal improvements, Murano Homes Accepted a city project performed under contract for Pave- ment Restoration Accepted a Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes Approved Items related to the City’s Pavement Management and Reconstruction of Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks Programs Set the date of August 5 at 5:00 for a study session to re- view the status of the Council Work Program. Tabled an appeal of a Planning Commission interpretation finding a car washing facility consistent with the allowed uses of a Planned Development Recreation/Entertainment Zoning District Adopted a resolution approving the review and collection of the existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for Fis- cal-Year 2008-2009 Approved the vacation of a Public Utilities Easement Continued to August 19 Application Nos. CP-2007-04 (EA-2008-02), City of Cupertino, Citywide, Heart of the City Specific Plan Update Continued to August 5 Application No.(s) 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) Received public comments, discussed, and adopted the 2008-09 budget Established an appropriation limit for fiscal year 2008-09 Appointed two members to the Zero-Waste ad hoc committee Continued to August 19, schematic design for the Quinlan Community Center fountain site Continued to August 19, second reading of Ordinance No. 08-2028 Approved the minutes from the June 2, 2008 meeting Second public hearing adopted the Cupertino Redevelop- ment Agency’s Operating Budget for 2008-09 TUESdAy, AUgUST 5, 2008 Council Members Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, dis- cipline or dismissal of public employee. No action taken gave general direction to recruiter Negotiations for purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property regarding the Blue Pheasant lease Study session regarding status of the Council Work Program Proclamation presented for Hema Kundargi, whose Cuper- tino public access show “Indian Vegetarian Gourmet” has won prestigious national “2008 Hometown Video Festival” award Presented the Perpetual Trophy from the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby to Dolly Sandoval Approved the minutes from the June 17 City Council meeting Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, and 25 Adopted resolutions accepting Payroll for June 27, July 11, 25 Accepted the Treasurer’s Budget Report for June 2008 Approved Alcoholic Beverage LicensesFor Wine Delight, LLC, and Amicis East Coast Pizzeria Approved records destruction from the Senior Center, Public Works, Code Enforcement, and Finance departments Adopted a resolution making determinations and approving the annexation of area designated “Baxter Avenue 08-01” Approved Application Nos. DIR-2008-17 and DIR-2008-18, Scott Mommer Noted increase in the green fees at Blackberry Farm Golf Course. The increase will be $1.00 across the board. Authorized the Mayor to send a letter of support regarding AB 2939 (Hancock) allowing local governments to adopt green building standards – Continued to Aug 19 Adopted a resolution accepting a Quitclaim Deed and au- thorization for Underground Water Rights Adopted resolutions approving Grants of Easement Adopted resolutions approving parcel maps Allocated an additional position of Maintenance Worker III and eliminated a Maintenance Worker II position in the Pub- lic Works Department with no net increase in total positions and no increase in the FY 2008-09 operating budget Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Los Altos Garbage Company Authorized Items related to the City’s Pavement Manage- ment Program Accepted the deed to the Nathan Hall Tank House property COUNCIL ACTIONS and authorized the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of the property on behalf of the City Approved a 30-day extension of negotiation period for the Blue Pheasant property lease option renewal Considered Application Nos. U-2007-04, ASA-2007-06 (EA-2007-06), TM-2007-09, EXC-2008-07, TR-2008-02, Appli- cant Karen Ngo (The Oaks Shopping Center)- Cont. to Sept. 2 Considered a Municipal Code Amendment of Chapter 17 al- lowing temporary outdoor signs or displays- Cont. to Aug 19 Considered new public park design recommended by City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission- Cont. to Aug 19 Considered a city-initiated Master Plan for the South Vallco Area- Cont. to Aug 19 Stevens Creek Corridor Phase 1B Project Authorized city manager to negotiate and execute first amend- ment to agreement with Swinerton Management & Consulting Heard and approved the assessment of fees for the annual weed abatement program-Adopted with Amended Fees Designated Wong as voting delegate and alternate for League of California Cities Annual Conference September 24-27 I love old buildings: Carnegie libraries, Victo- rian homes; love taking home tours in Willow Glen, Palo Alto, Monterey, San Jose, and Gilroy. The older places have such detail and character. Here are some pictures of wonderful older plac- es in our area and a little information about the architect that designed them. W.H. Weeks was born in 1864 in Charlotte- town, Prince Edward Island. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas and father and son were busy in the construction business there. Will (the son) became engaged to a girl from Indiana, but she died before the wedding. He then asked her sis- ter, Maggie, to marry him and she did, in 1891. They newlyweds moved to Tacoma, Washington and then, along with the rest of the Weeks fam- ily, they all moved to Oakland, California. Weeks became one of California’s leading ar- chitects and won awards for the structures that he designed and built. Of particular interest to us is the lovely, old Fremont Union High School here on the Westside area, designed and built by Weeks in 1926. Weeks designed hundreds of buildings - schools, office buildings, homes, churches, hotels, hospi- tals and banks up and down California. His archi- tectural style was solid, substantial, well propor- tioned and beautifully detailed. Many of Weeks’ buildings are still standing and well preserved. A more complete pictorial and text record of W.H. Weeks and his wonderful legacy of beau- tiful buildings can be found in the book, W.H. Weeks, Architect by Betty Lewis. By Gail Fretwell Hugger ROOTS W.H. Weeks, Architect HAvE SOMETHINg TO CONTRIBUTE? To submit to “Cupertino Scene,” email: scene@cupertino.org. Welcome New Businesses California Holistic Health Center Farrah Eye Wear Green Valley Liquor Store Ipro Dental Law Office of Barbara C.Y. Laam Massage Rescue New World Learning Center, Llc Quickly Vasana Jones Fremont High School, built in 1926 Hotel De Anza in San Jose, built in 1931 Example of a church designed by Weeks Hotel Glen at Turk and Market streets in San Francisco was built in 1910. It later became the Oxford Hotel and is still catering to the general public. ~ Council Actions Cont’d from Opposite CuPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY MEETINGS City Meetings Sept 2 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) ..............................6:45 pm Sept 3 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) ...7:00 pm Sept 3 Library Commission (Mtg. room 100) ...................................7:00 pm Sept 4 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................12:30 pm Sept 4 C.A.R.E.S (Mtg. room 100) ..................................................7:30 pm Sept 8 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) ...........7:00 pm Sept 9 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** ........................6:45 pm Sept 10 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm Sept 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) ......................................9:00 am Sept 11 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..............................7:00 pm Sept 16 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) *** ........................6:45 pm Sept 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ................7:00 pm Sept 18 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................12:30 pm Sept 18 Senior Citizen Commission Meeting (Community Hall) .......4:00 pm Sept 18 Teen Commission Meeting (Sports Center) ...........................6:30 pm Sept 18 Toyokawa Sister City Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..................7:30 pm Sept 23 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** ........................6:45 pm Sept 24 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm City Hall is Closed September 1 for Labor Day 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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