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Home My WebLink AboutScene October 2007 - 10.01.2007VOLUME 25 NO.12 | OCTOBER 2007 Ikebana Flower Show ...................................3 Roots: History of the name Cupertino............4 Simply Safe ..................................................5 Cupertino Library News .............................6-7 Senior Center News ......................................8 De Anza Planetarium ....................................9 Wildlife Education Day .................................9 Volunteers Needed .......................................9 Community Calendar .............................10-11 Eco News ..............................................12-13 Council Candidate Forum ...........................14 Block Leader Training ..................................14 Library Used Book Sale ...............................14 Commission Vacancy ..................................14 Council Actions ..........................................15 City Meetings .............................................16 CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE: ~ Continued on Page 2 ~ Continued on Page 3 Mark your calendar and set aside Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 11am as the date and time for the dedication of the Cupertino Veterans Memorial currently being built in Memorial Park. Tournament of Bands Cupertino Veterans Memorial Diwali Festival of Lights Cupertino High School leads marching bands kickoffs the 37th annual Cupertino Tournament of Bands (TOB), on October 13, 2007. The parade begins promptly at 10 am on Stevens Creek e e See Details on Page 3 e October 13, 10 am, Stevens Creek Blvd. October 13, 11am-6pm, Stevens Creek Blvd. ...continued from p. 1...continued from p. 1 Diwali Festival of Lights Come join the Secretary of the Navy for dedicating this very special and important addition to Memorial Park. The Memorial is a $650,000 projects which, when finished, will be gifted to the city. Pavers that will make up the Walk of Remembrance are being sold as a major fundraising activity. Any- one may purchase a paver to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military. Everyone knows a veteran. Honor him/ her by purchasing a paver. The veteran need not have lived in Cupertino to be part of the Walk of Remembrance. In addition schools, business- es, organizations, and individuals can purchase pavers with messages honoring veterans. $250 pavers - 8” x 8” with 3 lines of text (20 characters per line) $500 pavers - 8” x 8” with 6 lines of text (20 characters per line) $600 pavers - 8” x 8” with 3 lines of text (20 characters per line) and a 4” military emblem $1000 pavers - 12” x 12” with 6 lines of text (30 characters per line) and a 5” military emblem To be assured of having your paver in place at the dedication order now Order online at: www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org Or call Donna at: 408.821.9436 Or write: Cupertino Veterans Memorial 21885 Meadowview Lane Cupertino, CA 95014-1143 tournament of bands veterans memorial Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 p. 3p. 2 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is proudly presents its 5th annual Diwali festival on Saturday, October 13, 2007. This year the festival is presenting a new expanded entertainment program from 11 am to 6 pm. This FREE event brings over 15,000 people to Memorial Park, in Cupertino, and is a show- case of multicultural music, dance, arts and crafts, fun, frolic and food. The purpose of the festival is to get together and celebrate intercultural understanding that promotes economic prosperity. For more information visit chamber of Commerce at: http://www.cupertino-chamber.org Boulevard on the South side of the street between Miller and Finch. Come early to get a good seat. Finch Avenue from Stevens Creek to Phil Lane will be closed to all traffic from about 7:30 am until 9:30 pm for the parade and field show competition. In addition, during the parade, Miller Avenue northbound will be closed from Phil Lane to Stevens Creek and the eastbound side of Stevens Creek Blvd will be closed from Miller/Wolfe to Finch. TOB marks the beginning of the fall marching band competitions and has been a hometown staple of Cupertino for the past 37 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 depart- ment. For more information about how to help visit, www.tinoband.org/studentlife/band/index. shtml, or email, president@tinoband.org. October 13, 11 am – 6 pm, Memorial Park 10 am Parade competition begins on Stevens Creek Blvd. 1:30 pm Drill-down competition begins (in stadium) 2 pm Parade awards (in stadium) 4 pm Gates at stadium open for Field Show competition 4:30 pm Field Show competition begins 9:30 pm Field Show awards October 20 & 21, 10 am –5 pm, Quinlan Community Center Nearly 160 ikebana floral artists will present a two-day weekend exhibition on October 20 and 21, featuring the sumptuous colors and textures of the autumn season. Wafu ikebana artists will also present demonstrations of this exquisite art form. The exhibition and demonstrations are open to the public at no charge. All activities will be conducted at Cupertino’s Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. Show hours are 10am-5pm, both days. For more information about the Wafu School of Ikebana, events, classes, and photos of arrangements, visit http://www.wafu-ikebana.org. IKEBANA AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW ROOTS History of a Name Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 p. 5p. 4 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 A Historical Overview of the name Cupertino Every year students and newcomers to our lovely town ask for information about how it got its’ name. Cupertino’s first and foremost historian, Louis B. Stocklmeir, wrote extensively about the name and its possible beginnings. The following is an excerpt from a paper Louis wrote about the fascinating origins of our town name. “The name used to designate the arroyo by the early Spanish explorers of what is now known as Stevens (formerly Cupertino) Creek was “Arroyo de San Joseph Cupertino”. This arroyo was named (by De Anza expedition diarist and cartographer Petrus Font) after Saint Joseph of Cupertino, born at Cupertino (Italy) diocese of Nardo June 17, 1603. Family name Desa. Beatified 1767. Canonized 1767. “Copertino” a present day town in southern Italy is situated in the heel of the “Italian boot” in the region of Puglia, province of Lecce, about 90 miles from Bari and 50 miles from Taranto. Some of our local writers endeavor to relate its derivation to the Italian noun “Coperto” literally translated to mean “cover”, “wrapper”, “jacket”. The “u” in Cupertino is attributed to the Latin influence. The northern and southern regions of Italy were subjected to a great number of invasions and conquests; notably Hannibal (circa 200 B.C.) who conquered the Iberian Peninsula crossed the Alps and defeated Roman armies in Italy - his conquest ended when he was later defeated by the Romans. Historians wrote of a citadel or fortress built to resist Hannibal, part of which remains, in the vicinity of “Copertino”. The citadel ruins were razed in 1415 A.D. to allow the erection of the Convent of San Francisco alongside the Greek church of St. Nicholas. The Byzantines and Normans in turn invaded the area at different times. Other early invaders included Henry the 4th, Emperor of Germany, King of Puglia and Sicily, the Anjous who were allied with the Prince of Albania - later on, the Aragonese (Spaniards) and still later, Garibaldi, who unified modern Italy. As a consequence of these early invasions, the names “Cupertino” and “Copertino” reach far back into Italy’s history. The name “Cuperio”, a leader of refugees from the southern towns ravished by Goths in 615 A.D. and again by the Moors in 900 A.D., has been suggested as a possible name source for Cupertino. Historian Marciano writes that the territory of “Cupertino” was founded sometime after 560 A.D. following Goth invasions, and alludes to the refugee leader, “Cuperio”. Historian P. Bonaventura de Lama seems to follow a version that the word “Cupertino” was also derived from the refugee leader, “Cuperio” who consolidated the refugees from the ravished and destroyed southern towns following Goth and Saracen invasions. Pope John X and the Italian princes of fiefs of what is now southern Italy expelled the Turkish tribal armies from the Cupertino territory - circa 915 A.D. In the year 1266 A.D. Charles the First of Anjou (son of Louis VIII) particularly favored the Cupertino territory, conquered Naples and Sicily and divided the territory into prov- inces, making Cupertino a provincial capital. Charles appointed one Gualtieri d’Enghien di Brenna - Duke of Athene and Count of Lecce and the Duke/Count built a castle there adorned by a stone inscribed “Gualtieri de Brenna Comes Cupertini” = (Gualtieri de Brenna - Count of Cupertino) All Latin inscriptions spell “Cupertino” with a “u”, also ending the word with “i”. Several tombs and epigraphs of the region bear inscriptions with the names of dignitaries and the place name, “Cupertini”. “Copertino” seems to be a word of later origin. “Cupertino” predates the word “Copertino”, hence the reference to San Joseph of “Cupertino” and the spelling of the name by Father Pedro Font. It would seem that our City’s appellation of “Cupertino” follows the original name given to the area now named “Copertino” Italy – the words are synonymous and distinctive and fittingly applied to their respective localities.” (conclusion of Stocklmeir account) Reaching back over the centuries, it is evident that the name of our town has a fascinating and varied history. It would be interesting to hear from any of our “ROOTS” readers who have traveled to the Cupertino/Copertino region of Italy. Souce: Papers of Louis B. Stocklmeir, Cupertino Historian SIMPLY SAFE October 2007 YOU’vE gOT THE FLU, WHAT dO YOU dO? While getting the flu is the last thing most of us want, sometimes it’s inevitable. The important thing is learning how to deal with it and preventing spread to others. Following is a simple list of easy tips to remember: 1.) Minimize contact with others, call in sick, stay at home and avoid interaction with people. Keep sick children at home. 2.) Don’t share food, toiletries, clothes, and other personal items. This prevents spreading flu germs to others. 3.) Always wash your hands with warm water and soap, especially before eating or after sneezing or coughing. 4.) Have someone else go out and purchase your over the counter flu medicine or keep stocks on hand prior to flu season. 5.) Keep yourself adequately hydrated with water and electrolyte drinks. 6.) If you are sick, wear a loose fitting surgical mask (these can be purchased at drugstores) over your nose and mouth to reduce spread of your germs to others. 7.) Listen to pandemic updates on the radio or television PandeMiC SCenariO – ParT 1 Prepare – Don’t Panic. Sadly, many citizens do not realize the potential danger of influenza pandemic. Many are unprepared, in large part because we do not have recent experience of widespread illness circulating in the world. Most of us cannot recall the great influenza pandemic of 1918-20, which killed tens of millions world- wide. While the following scenario is fictional, it is based on an almost certain reality if an influenza pandemic were to strike Cupertino: Imagine yourself having the flu, caused by a new virus that people are calling a “pandemic flu.” You have had seasonal flu in the past, but this time is different. This flu feels much worse. At its peak it is almost paralyzing. You have someone go to the drug store for some over the counter flu medicine, but the shelves are empty. In addition, you’re told, due to the severity of the pan- demic, many of the truck drivers who deliver supplies are out sick as well. It’s expected that more medicine will not be available for several weeks. Based on instructions provided by the Public Health Department, you isolate yourself from others and begin self care. It’s already confirmed that several of your neighbors are also sick and you hope that your family doesn’t catch it ,but just how widespread is this pandemic? To be continued… if yOu dO Only One Thing TO PrePare ThiS MOnTh… Begin educating yourself about pandemics www.cupertino.org/emergency click on “Preparedness Info” and look for “Bird Flu/Pandemic” Mid-Peninsula Citizen’s Preparedness Committee’s Citizen Guide at: http://www.newfluwiki2.com/upload/flu%20 manual%20_v1-3_web.pdf Up COMIN g C LASSES (The Training Center is no longer at Cupertino Square. Be sure to confirm the location of upcoming classes) Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Free Oct. 10, 9-Noon, Nov 2, 6:30-9:30 pm Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Saturday, Nov 3, 8:30-Noon Red Cross Basic First Aid Nov 3, 1-4 pm Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for 6th-12th grade, Feb 2008 Community Emergency Response Team, March 2008 Simply Safe is a monthly article pro- vided to inform the community about emergency preparedness, training schedules and volunteer opportunities. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emer- gency 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 through the Cupertino Parks & Recreation website or fill out a registration form at Quinlan Center, City Hall or the Cupertino Library. By Gail Fretwell Hugger By Jon Nakafuji, Cupertino Volunteer Cupertino Library CHILdREN’S pROgRAMS neW STOryTiMe hOurS Bedtime Stories 3 years old and up .............Tuesdays 7 pm Threes Stories 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years old ......Wednesdays 10:15 am Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 years old ......Thursdays 10:15 am haPPy hallOWeen Kids are invited to a Halloween storytime party and costume parade Saturday, October 27, 2007 10 am in the Community Hall next door to the Library BOOkflix The newest, coolest thing from the library Bookflix pairs a video storybook with a related nonfiction eBook for children PreK-3 to access from home. You only need a library card and PIN#. From Library website, click KIDS and then click BookFlix under the Electronic Resources section. AdULT , TEEN ANd F AMILY pROgRAMS gOTh SOCk PuPPeTS fOr TeenS Come and unleash your creativity at the Cupertino Library. Teens can come and create a goth sock puppet (gocks) at 3 pm, on Saturday, October 13 in the Cupertino Library Teen Room. All supplies will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. For more information, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. BOOk Talk and BOOk diSCuSSiOn Join Cupertino Librarians Judy Dana and Annapurna Dandu for a Book Discussion and Booktalks on the third Thursday of each month in the Cupertino Library Story Room. Booktalks are short descriptions of several titles, covering all genres and subjects. One of the books talked will be discussed. Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book. We will be discussing “Twentieth Wife” on Thursday, October 18, at 7 pm in the Library Story Room. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. For more information, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. ~CUpERTINO LIBRARY~ 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. Cupertino Library NEW Open Hours! Monday ...................1 to 9 Tuesday ....................1 to 9 Wednesday ...............10 to 9 Thursday .................10 to 9 Friday .......................10 to 6 Saturday ..................10 to 6 Sunday ....................12 to 6 Library telephone numbers are: 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 The library has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org. Bookmark these library web addresses: Santa Clara County Library Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids diWali – feSTival Of lighTS Join us for a special Diwali Dance Program performed by the Lasya Dance Academy. This program will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 2 pm in the Cupertino Community Hall. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. For more information, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. kniTTing aT The liBrary Bring out needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday, 4-6 pm and join the drop-in knitting program in the Story Room on the main floor. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend. inTerneT ClaSSeS in Mandarin Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. Partici- pants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. Teen daTaBaSe ClaSSeS Database instruction for teens, thirteen to nine- teen, is available at the library, by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the reference desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. inTerneT BaSiCS fOr adulTS Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. liBrary TOurS Library tours are conducted the third Wednes- day of every month from 1 - 2 pm and the fourth Saturday of the month from 2 -3 pm Tours include an explanation and demonstration of the library’s online catalog and subscription databases, and library collections and services. For more information about library tours, call 408.446.1677, ext 3372 For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s adult, teen, and family programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. 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 databas- es, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You may choose from any of the available databases. 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. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408.446.1677, during the library’s open hours. 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 fist-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 in the new library. 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 Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 p. 7p. 6 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 The library will be closed Monday, October 8, 2007 for the Columbus Day holiday. Join the email list of residents interested in progress on the Stevens Creek Corridor project. You will receive periodic updates and will be advised of any items relative to the project on upcoming agendas. To subscribe, please send email to webmaster@cupertino.org with the subject line Stevens Creek Corridor Project - subscribe. Fall is upon us and with the beginning of a new quarter, Senior Center is right in step with our active members. We will highlight some of our new classes and events here. For a full listing, please check our newslet- ter or website: http://www.cupertino.org/ senior for additional information. If you are not our member yet, please be our guest! For a $5 Day Use Fee plus event cost, senior guests can come to the center for social activities, such as Ping Pong, movie, Karaoke, ballroom dance social, one-day lectures and lunches. genealOgy Are you related to Ben Franklin? Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Come to the Senior Center on Octo- ber 17, from 10-11:30 am to learn how to get started on your quest for your roots. 45 minutes of presentation, followed by Q&A. inTernaTiOnal lunCh - gerMany For the month of October, we will celebrate the German culture. We will serve a Northern German meal of Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, boiled potatoes and Strudel for dessert. For entertainment, an accordionist will perform German music. $8 NEW CLASSES The following events are open to the public Community Lectures Series: looking forward, looking Back This is a sequel to the popular “Coming Fully Alive As You Age” series by Senior New Ways. The Cupertino Senior Center is again presenting a series of lectures explor- ing the meaningful maturing process. Come to these lectures to discover some new avenues for healthy aging and the positives of this personal journey. These lectures are open to everyone in the community. relationships: Communication and intimacy Vivian Silva, gerontologist. Tuesday, October 9, 6:30-8 pm, $12 Meditation, Movement and dance Merrylen Sacks, gerontologist, dancer. Tuesday, October 16, 6:30-8 pm, $12 Journaling for life discernment Susan Harlan, gerontology consultant, writer.Tuesday, October 23, 6:30-8 pm $12 rituals in later life – a Path to developing inner life Marita Grudzen, Stanford Geriatric Education Center. Tuesday, October 30, 6:30-8 pm, $12 Pre-registration is required. Sign up for all four sessions at once for only $40. For information and registration, please call Cupertino Senior Center at 408.777.3150. immigration Seminar: how to Become a u.S. Citizen Monday, October 22, 9:30-11:30 am Two officers from the Bureau of Citizen- ship and Immigration Services will come to the Senior Center to conduct a seminar on the Naturalization Process. They will bring citizenship applications forms, teach how to calculate Physical Presence, and Continu- ous Residence, conduct a mock interview. Officers will also answer general questions. This event is open to the public; please call 408.777.3150 to register. Be sure to get a temporary parking sticker from the front desk. Senior Center offers classes to help new immigrants become citizens. hidden Treasures from around the World. Hundreds of items from around the world have been donated to the Senior Center for this unique boutique. Come on Thursday, October 25, from 10am - 2pm and have fun hunting for buried surprises, gently used knick-knacks, jewelry and handcrafted items. This is also the perfect occasion to shop for those one of a kind holiday gifts. Some of the special items donated in- clude vintage jewelry designed by Miriam Haskell & others, Marilyn Monroe picture collection, watches; also original oil paint- ings. New selections will be added through out the day. The proceeds will benefit many Senior Center programs. Snack Bar will be open from 10am - 1pm for coffee, tea, hand- made sandwiches and desserts. The Cupertino Senior Center is located at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. at Mary Avenue. Open to the public, please obtain a temporary parking permit from the front desk. SENIOR CENTER NEWS Announcements Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 p. 9p. 8 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 THE BETTER p ARTe E The Programs listed below are aired Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are at 7:00 pm. October 1, 2 & 5 diwali: festival of lights An ancient Indian Festival lights up Cupertino with delicious food and lively music. October 8, 9 & 12 Westside A local map researcher tells and shows us about Westside and the Cupertino area from its beginnings October 15, 16 & 19 Job Shadow Lynbrook High School students discuss the Job Shadow program at their school. October 22, 23 & 26 The 442nd regimental Combat Team A brave Japanese American reveals his experience with this famous WWII Group. October 29, 30 & november 2 Cupertino library foundation Want an outstanding, award-winning library? See what a citizen-based founda- tion dedicated to their library can do vOLUNTEERS NEE d E d FOR REWARdINg WORK Volunteers are needed for the adult literacy program at Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education. The literacy program, ATLAS (Academy for Teaching Literacy to Adult Students), helps students to improve their reading, writing, and math skills. Working with these students either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups is very rewarding. The classes meet mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The morning class meets on Tuesdays at the Adult Education Center, from 9:30-11:30 am; the eve- ning classes meet once a week from 6:30-9 pm (Tuesdays at Columbia Neighborhood Center; Thursdays at the Adult Education Center). The afternoon class is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:15-2:45 p.m., at the Adult Education Center. Volunteers do not need any formal training and do not need to be teachers. Free training is provided for all volunteers. Please call 408.522.2755 for more information about this rewarding volunteer opportunity. AN ASTRONOMICAL TREASURE The PlaneTariuM aT de anza COllege The Planetarium at De Anza College re-opened its doors in September 2007 after renovating and enhancing this unique resource for space science and astronomy education. The Planetar- ium is kicking off its Grand Re-Opening Season offering brand new state-of-the-art full-dome digital Star Shows & Laser Light Shows to the general public starting October 13 running on Saturday nights through December 15, 2007. Visit http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu to view renovation photographs, installation of the new Konica Minolta Infinium S Star Projector, the public show schedule and planetarium rental information. SanTa Clara valley auduBOn SOCieTy’S WILdLIFE EdUCATION dAY Saturday, October 20, 2007, 10 am to 2 pm McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Road, Cupertino Families are invited to join Santa Clara Audubon and over 20 other environmental organizations to celebrate nature and wild- life. Activities include nature art and crafts, birdhouse and bird feeder building, poster contest, environmental and educational presentations. Live animals, including birds, reptiles, and insects will be shown. For “Early Birds,” SCVAS will hold a guided shorebird walk at Charleston Slough in Mountain View’s Baylands at 8 am. RSVP is required for the walk only. Call 408.252.3740. More Information at www.scvas.org/edoutreach and click on Events. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet 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. OCT.CLUB / ORgANIZATION TIME LOCATION pHONE ~1~ Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take Off Pounds Sensibly* (TOPS) Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery* (FA) 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Union Church St. Jude’s Church 374.6392 379.1051 252.2434 650.327.1649 246.1620 ~2~ Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* Toughlove* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* Cupertino Sr. TV Production* Cupertino Las Madres* 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon 9:30 a.m. 3 to 5 p.m. Redeemer Luth. Church 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant Senior Center Creekside Park - toddler area 650.903.0321 379.1051 946.7970 252.3830 243.8462 252.2667 861.0417 ~3~ Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Connect Club III* Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Macintalkers Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* Viewfinders Camcorder Club 7 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Noon 5:30 p.m. Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Chamber of Commerce 20833 Stevens Creekk #104 Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway Apple Computer DeAnza 3 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Hyde Middle School Community Center 650.734.5869 252.7054 253.7071 253.4424 255.3212 285.4977 macintalkers.com vppr@ macintalkers.com 920.2224 252.3954 262.0471 747.0943 735.0367 ~4~ Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Business Networking Intl.* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606 Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* Cupertino Las Madres* 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Noon 8 a.m. 7 a.m. 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 to 1p.m. Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall Holders Country Inn Chamber of Commerce BJ’s Brewery HP Cupt. Site, Bldg. 46T 19055 Pruneridge Ave. Union Church St. Jude’s Church Portal Park 255.3093 252.6262 650.964.3734 345.8372 252.7054 252.7054 996.9111 BNI.com 650.691.8724 253.8394 354.8493 861.0417 OCT.CLUB / ORgANIZATION TIME LOCATION pHONE ~5 ~ Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* Cupertino Las Madres* 5 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 10 to 1p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd. Intl. House of Pancakes Cupt. Library atrium 374.8511 973.1456 861.0417 6 Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Planetarium Shows* 8 to 4 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 p.m. De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. De Anza Planetarium 864.8946 996.0858 864.8814 8 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center 252.3954 268.1974 Ask for Chandra Agrawal 9 Tues Sertoma Club*7:15 a.m.1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. 252.2584 255.5293 11 Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club Noon 11:30 a.m. Blue Pheasant 252.8568 257.6136 252.1529 12 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club Reception prior to Fine Arts Leauge Juried Art Show 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. West Vally Pres. Church Cupertino Community Hall 267.3397 253.1232 868.9023 13 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m.Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 16 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 p.m.Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 18 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Rolling Hills 4H Club Embroiders’ Guild of America 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. City Hall Monta Vista Recreation Center Sunnyview Lutheran Home 257.7424 252.6312 257.4745 578.5917 23 Tues Historical Society De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Community Center Creekside Park 973.1495 deanzayouthsoccer.org 24 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association The Powerful Pens 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 eco news October 2007 laST ChanCe fOr COMPOST ThiS year The city’s compost site will be open through October 27 on Friday and Saturday mornings 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. Watch for notices in the Scene when the site reopens in the Spring. Call the compost hotline at 408.777.1320. COMPOST ClaSSeS – BeST TiMe TO STarT a COMPOST Pile Backyard compost workshops will be held on the first Saturdays of October and November (Oct. 6 & Nov.3) from 10 am to noon. Autumn is the best time to start a compost pile because of the abundance of fallen leaves. Workshops are free, and are held at McClellan Ranch Park, at 22221 McClellan Rd. Register on-line at www. reducewaste.org, or call 408.918.4640. SecOnd chance Week – October 14 - 20 Second Chance Week is a grass- roots public awareness campaign held each October to promote reuse, repair, resale, and donation opportunities throughout California. The City of Cupertino is proactive in reducing the amount of waste generated. Second Chance Week highlights the community’s dedication to the ideas of Reusing and Recycling. Reuse is an important component in the quest to divert usable goods from the landfill. re-uSe Smart strategy in action: boost your efficiency and help others by providing them the things they need that you no longer wish to keep. Dis- cover new ways to use and donate materials: • Donate things, to find out how to recycle just about anything, visit the Recycling Hotline: www.recyclestuff.org. • Find ways to use things repeatedly, such as a thermos, reusable plastic bags or storage containers. • Remodel using used and vintage construction materials and fixtures. • Consider using energy and money-saving green building practices. Visit www.builditgreen.org. • Donate used bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts to your local packing store. Think about who might want your old stuff and don’t be afraid to ask them. • Select products that can be used over and over such as cloth napkins and dishcloths. reCyCle Recycling at Home - Recycle common household items including automotive products: antifreeze, batteries, oil, oil filters, and tires at convenient drop off centers. Contact the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program at 408.299.7300 and visit www.hhw.org for convenient drop off centers. Curbside Recycling - is available free of charge to all homes, apartments, and business in Cuper- tino. If your apartment complex does not have recycling, ask your apartment manager to con- tact your waste hauler. Your Yard - Try composting. It’s easy, edu- cational and can reduce your garbage. Consider practicing grasscycling instead of collecting grass clippings after mowing the lawn. Recycling Where You Work - You can make a difference implementing recycling practices at work. Calif. redeMPTiOn value drOP-Off CenTerS If residents would like to turn in bottles and cans to reclaim their California Refund Value (the deposit money), the following recycling centers are nearby: • Nob Hill Market parking lot (1179 S. DeAnza Blvd. @ Rollingdell) • Safeway parking lot (6150 Bollinger Rd. @ Miller Ave.) • Safeway parking lot (1601 Hollenbeck Rd @ Homestead) COMPuTer reCyCling City of Cupertino and Apple Computers offer free electronics recycling program: Cupertino residents can recycle computers and other electronic equipment, at no charge. Call 408.862.2667 for additional recorded information. Open: Mon, Wed., and Fri. 8-4:30, 10300 Bubb Rd. Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 p. 13p. 12 Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #12 | October 2007 green BuSineSS The Santa Clara County Green Business Program is a regional joint venture program for certifying businesses throughout Santa Clara County that operate using environmentally sound practices. The goal of the Program is to certify and recognize businesses that are in com- pliance with all environmental regulations and take additional measures to prevent pollution, reduce waste and conserve water and energy. County staff is available to guide you through the process at no charge. Once your business is certified it receives a certificate and window decal, which identifies your business as a Green Business. Additionally, the company is added to the local and regional website directories. Busi- nesses are also recognized before City Council and the County Board of Supervisors. County staff helps your business implement environmen- tal practices that save money, and your business gets the recognition that it deserves. To find out how to become a certified Green Business or for more information, visit the website at http://greenbiz.sccgov.org or call 408.282.3180. COMPOST TeaCherS needed Interested in becoming a Master Composter? Modeled after the Master Gardener Program, Master Composters receive free training in composting techniques in exchange for performing 50 hours of volunteer service by teaching workshops or staffing educational booths at fairs. Training classes are held in San Jose on Wednesday evenings from January – March, with some additional Saturday morning field trip classes. Call the Home Composter Education Program at 408.918.4640 for details or email: compost@pln.sccgov.org. diSPOSing Of fluOreSCenT BulBS and TherMOMeTerS Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermometers should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Fluorescent bulbs and tubes can be dropped off at Blaine’s Lighting, 12312 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, 408.252.7400, or Los Altos Hardware at 441 1st Street 650.941.8207. Visit www.hhw.org for additional locations. Mercury thermometers can be dropped off at De Anza College Health Services, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., 408.864.8732. You can also bring fluorescents and mercury thermometers to the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Program, call 408.299.7300 for a free disposal appointment. • Learn more about mercury contamination and health concerns. Visit: http://www.mywatershedwatch.org/ • Buy lower-mercury fluorescent tubes and bulbs, such as: GE “Ecolux,” Philips “Alto,” and Sylvania “Ecologic” Bulky iTeMS PiCkuP Bulky wastes are items that weigh more than 50 pounds and are too large to place in your garbage cart. One way to dispose of them is by calling Los Altos Garbage Company for a special pickup. The rate is $25 for the first item and $15 for each additional item; TV’s are $15. Bulky wastes may include, furniture, cabinets, washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners and televisions. Call Los Altos Garbage Company at 408.725.4020 to arrange for a pick up. THE CITYWIdE gARAgE SALE Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale is on October 6 & 7 at homes and other private locations in the city. On October 3, a list and map of all registered sales will be published on the city’s website, and printed copies of the list and map will become available at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Senior Center and the Cupertino Library. On-line viewers will be able to electroni- cally search for specific items on the list by using the “Search” function. Block sales and multi-family sales will be highlighted. For more information, check the city’s website, www.cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3354. By Lauren Tacke, Cupertino Environmental Program Assistant COUNCIL ACTIONSCity Announcements TueSday, auguST 21, 2007 Councilmembers Present: Wang, Sandoval, Mahoney, and Lowenthal No action taken in pending litigation regarding Rhoda Fry vs. City of Cupertino. Introduced the new Cupertino Librarian, Ja-Lih Lee. Presentation to Cupertino Union School District for its Chinese Language Immersion Program (CLIP). Presentation for the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life.” Recognized former Vice Mayor Patrick Kwok for his service to the community. Approved the minutes from the June 19 and July 17 City Council meetings Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10 Adopted resolutions accepting Payroll for July 27 and August 10 Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment Report for June 2007 Approved applications for an Alcoholic Beverage License for The Red Crane and Super Bowl Restaurant. Accepted a donation from the Rolling Hills 4-H Club in the amount of $10,000.00 and appropriate it for use on the McClellan Ranch Renovation Project. Adopted a resolution acknowledging the irrevocable offer of dedication for sidewalk purposes and reserving the right to accept at a later time Adopted resolutions approving a final parcel map for Tony Baig, Mine Court, APN 316-47-017 and Granada Avenue Property, LLC, Adopted a resolution accepting the quitclaim deed for underground water rights, Granada Avenue Property, LLC Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agree- ment, Granada Avenue Property, LLC, Acceptance of municipal improvements, Silver Stone Development, Northern California LLC, De Anza Blvd. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate up to $40,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2007-08 funding for the Metropolitan Trans- portation Commission’s Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP) Approved Application Nos. U-2007-03, ASA-2007-05, TM-2008-07, TR-2007-03, EXC-2007-08, Clifford Chang, 10100 N. Tantau, APN 316-19-061 with conditions Adopted a resolution adding Tree Removal and Replace- ment Fees to the fee schedule Received a Report and Recommendations for the Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge Project and R1 Ordinance Accepted Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok’s resignation to be filled at an election on Feb. 5 Appointed Dolly Sandoval as the new Vice Mayor Adopted a resolution establishing and approving a new rate for hauling and processing of compostable waste Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a no cost License Agreement between the City and the Cupertino City Center Garage Limited Partnership Awarded the contract for Pavement Restoration, to G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc., in the amount of $161,799.00 Updated the Council Computer Policy to reflect new technologies and equipment use Accepted the resignation of TICC member Luke Lam to be filled in January 2008 Adopted a resolution exempting Council members from all fees associated with appeals and petitions for reconsideration Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2008 Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-2007 TueSday, SePTeMBer 4, 2007 Councilmembers Present: Wang, Sandoval, Mahoney, and Lowenthal Proclamation for Senior Center piano and keyboard members. (Continued from July 17). Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for August 17 and 24 Adopted a resolution accepting Payroll for August 24 Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Report for July 2007 Approved a fee waiver request from the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale for a Candidate’s Forum for citizens on October 8, 2007, at the Cupertino Community Hall. Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agreement, 1200 San Mateo Avenue, LLC, 10495 N. De Anza Boulevard. Accepted municipal improvements,Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc, Sterling Square at Civic Park. Accepted municipal improvements, Whole Foods Market 20955 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Reviewed bids and awarded the contract for Contractual Janitorial Services. Received report regarding cell phone coverage from the Telecommunication, Information and Communications Commission (TICC). Approved streamlining Administrative Procedures for Recruitment Sources and Outreach. Authorized an amount not to exceed $25,000 for a feasibility study of solar panels on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course maintenance building. Reviewed Council committee appointments and reas- signed Council members to fill vacancies created by Patrick Kwok’s resignation. Accepted resignation of Planning Commission Vice- Chairman Cary Chien, and selected application due date as Oct 9, and interview date Oct 16. Received and accepted the Annual Report from the City Manager. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2009 Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2010. Adopted Ordinance No. 07-2008: Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-1994 Received staff report regarding economic development. uSed BOOk Sale in CuPerTinO Oct 20 &21, Community Hall The annual Fall Cupertino Used Book Sale, hosted by the Friends of the Cupertino Public Library will be held on October 20-21, 2007, in the Cupertino Community Hall located at 10350 Torre Avenue. The Friends expect to have one of the largest inventories it has ever had for a sale. A wide assortment of books, CD’s and videos, spanning all types of subject matter: fiction, non-fiction, travel, health, home and garden, romance, cookbooks, children’s and young adult’s books, reference, science, engineering, foreign languages and many other topics, will all be sold. There is also a separate “Select” area where special interest books on popular subjects are offered at slightly higher prices. Sale hours are Saturday 9am – 4pm and Sunday noon to 3pm The children’s book area is open only to children from 9am - noon on Saturday. The popular “Bag Day” is on Sunday when most books are offered for $3 per bag. aPPly nOW fOr Planning COMMiSSiOn vaCanCy Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply immediately for one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Cary Chien resigned. The term of the vacancy expires in January 2009. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, October 16. The deadline to apply is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. Applications can be downloaded from the website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. neighBOrhOOd BlOCk leader Training Offered Cupertino residents who wish to improve communication and increase public safety in the neighborhoods are invited to block leader training on Thursday, October 11 from 6 - 9 pm at Cupertino Community Hall. Dinner will be provided. The last day to register is Oct. 5. Participants will learn step-by-step methods on how to plan for a Neighborhood Watch or emergency preparedness meeting, or block party. The training also features a panel of experienced block leaders who will share tips on how to organize neighborhood activities and how to stay in touch with neighbors. The session is open to residents interested in coordinating neighbor- hood activities for the first time and to current leaders who want to rejuvenate activities in their neighborhoods. The block leader program helps residents to connect with each other and with the City. About 220 residents participate as Cupertino block leaders. If you would like to attend the training, e-mail communityrelations@ cupertino.org or call 408.777.3331. For more info, visit: www.cupertino.org/blockleader. Agenda and Minutes of all City Council, Planning and other commissions are available at www.cupertino.org/agenda CITY COUNCIL CANdIdATE FORUM October 8, 2007, 7–9 pm The LWV (League of Women Voters of Cupertino- Sunnyvale) is holding a Forum of the Candidates for Cupertino City Council at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 7-9 pm. The public is invited to attend and ask questions of the candidates Raj Abhyanker, Barry Chang, Albert Chu, Mark Santoro, Kris Wang (Incumbent,) and Gilbert Wong. The LWV hold this forum to assist citizens in becoming informed voters. Further, nonpartisan voter information is available at smartvoter.org and VOTE411.org. WelCOMe neW BuSineSSeS Brienna Lorice Parrish-Moran De Anza Learning Center Emma Concepts International, Inc. Fluff ‘N’ Fold Laundromat Income Property Specialist Jorge C. Pelon Joy Luck Place Kinetic Body Min Yang O.D Morebility Massage Patrick Meyering Sarafina’s Blessings Sierra Crest Trading, Inc. South Bay Acupuncture Health Center In order to identify local community safety issues, the City of Cupertino’s Public Safety Commission is conducting a Community Safety Survey. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey at http://www.cupertino.org/safety/. Thank you for your support. CUpERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 POSTAL CUSTOMER PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS CITY MEETINgS Oct. 1 Hsinchu Sister City (Conf. Rm. C) ....................................................6:30 pm Oct. 1 Friends of Cupertino Library (Conf. Rm. A) .....................................7:30 pm Oct. 2 City Council *** ...............................................................................6:45 pm Oct. 3 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ....................................................7:00 pm Oct. 3 Library Commission (Mtg. Rm. 100) .................................................7:00 pm Oct. 3 Technology, Information & Communications (Conf. Rm. A) ..............7:00 pm Oct. 4 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .........................................5:30 pm Oct. 4 Parks & Recreation (Mtg. Rm. 100) ...................................................7:00 pm Oct. 9 Planning Commission *** .................................................................6:45 pm Oct. 10 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................4:30 pm Oct. 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) .................................................9:00 am Oct. 11 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) ........................................................4:00 pm Oct. 11 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..........................................7:00 pm Oct. 16 City Council *** ...............................................................................6:45 pm Oct. 17 Economic Development (Conf. Rm. A) .............................................9:00 am Oct. 17 Teen Commission (Sports Center) ....................................................6:00 pm Oct. 18 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .........................................5:30 pm Oct. 18 Toyokawa Sister City (Conf. Rm. C) ................................................7:30 pm Oct. 23 Planning Commission *** .................................................................6:45 pm Oct. 23 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ................................................7:00 pm Oct. 24 Environmental Review Commission (Conf Rm. A)............................4:30 pm Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm ***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda The Scene is printed on 40% post-consumer waste recycle paper with soy ink www.cupertino.org