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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene September 2003 - 09.01.2003September 2003 vol. xxvii no. 1 A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino CUPERTINO SCENE CuperCuperCuperCuperCupertino Ttino Ttino Ttino Ttino Teeneeneeneeneen Issues ForumIssues ForumIssues ForumIssues ForumIssues Forum Following are excepts from the summary report of the main points that were covered at the Cupertino Community Forum on Teen Issues last April. The complete summary is available at www.cupertino.org. Teen Issues Participants made the following points in re- sponse to the teen issues that were identified by the students in the first fishbowl discussion. Ques- tion posed to the groups: “What did you find most surprising or interesting about what the stu- dents said...?” · The prevalence of alcohol and drug use, especially on campus during school. · How easy it is for teens to get alcohol, ciga- rettes, marijuana, and other drugs. · The lack of parenting and adult supervision, contributing to off-campus partying and alcohol and drug use. · The intense pressure that students are under from both their parents and their peers to get good grades (example of the 4.1 GPA) and get into a good college. · The intense stress that students are under, and how it contributes to other problems such as al- cohol, drug use, social isolation, and cheating. · Parents, teachers, and the community at large are in denial or they simply choose to ignore teen problems; the issues are downplayed. Actions and Recommendations Participants made these points in response to the following question: “What can the city, the schools, and the community do to improve the way that teens issues and problems are addressed?” · There are not enough services and programs at the schools; it is more effective if the programs are school specific. · There should be a closer connection between the city Parks and Recreation Department and the schools; they should complement and overlap one another; for example by using school facilities for city services and programs. · There is a need to establish communication links between teens, adults, schools, and commu- nity services. ·Take proactive steps to better understand dif- ferent cultural customs through staff training and other educational opportunities. · There is a need for “parent programs” to edu- cate them about teen issues and how to commu- nicate with teens. · There is a need for preventative education pro- grams that focus on the consequences of alcohol, drugs, smoking, and sex. ·There is a need for “real life” education pro- grams, emphasizing such things as life skills and how to apply for college. Special thanks to forum participants, Teen Commission members and participants in Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. Future columns will discuss initiatives coming from this forum. See page 5 for information on Tommorow’s Leaders Today. AccessCupertino is OnlineAccessCupertino is OnlineAccessCupertino is OnlineAccessCupertino is OnlineAccessCupertino is Online The city of Cupertino has inaugurated AccessCupertino, a means for residents to access and track service requests, questions and com- plaints 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. This web- based service enables residents to submit any type of concern to city government at a time that is convenient for the resident. AccessCupertino is a powerful tool to augment existing means of com- municating with city hall. “Our goal is to make public input as convienient and comprehensive as possile,” said Cupertino City Manager, David Knapp. Try AccessCupertino by visiting our website at www.cupertino.org. Garbage Rate IncreaseGarbage Rate IncreaseGarbage Rate IncreaseGarbage Rate IncreaseGarbage Rate Increase The Los Altos Garbage Co. has received a 2.56% cost-of-living increase as of August 1st. A typical monthly single-can residential bill will increase from $17.22 to $17.66. -2- The Cupertino Scene is published monthly ex- cept in August and distributed to all residents and businesses in the city. Information may be submit- ted via e-mail to rickk@cupertino.org. Questions may be directed to the Public Information Office at City Hall, 777-3262. Deadline is the first Wednesday of the month for the next month’s issue. In This Issue Teen Forum .............................1 Garbage Rate Increase ..........1 Cupertino Library ...................2 California Elections ................3 ‘The Better Part’ ......................4 Wireless Master Plan .............5 CCS 30th birthday ..................5 Winter Art Fair .........................5 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today..5 Simply Safe..............................6 Rebate for old Fridge .............7 Citywide Garage Sale .............7 TV Recycling Costs Less ......7 Computer Recycling ..............7 Start a Compost Pile...............7 Caring for Wisteria .................7 Cupertino HS Alumni Assoc..8 Payvand Festival ....................8 De Anza College ......................9 Environmental Volunteers ....9 Roots: William Smythe........ 10 A Community’s History ........11 Writers Club ..........................11 Senior Center News .............11 Community Calendar .......... 12 Council Actions ................... 14 Agenda Previews ................ 14 AccessCupertino ................ 15 City Meetings ....................... 16 CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino TTTTTemporaremporaremporaremporaremporaryyyyy Library is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is Open New Library Hours Monday 12 to 9 (new hours) Tuesday 12 to 9 (new hours) Wednesday 10 to 9 Thursday 10 to 9 Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 1 to 5 (new hours) The Cupertino Temporary Library is located at 10441 Bandley Drive, one block west of De Anza Boulevard between Lazaneo and Mariani. Parking / Entrance at the back of the building. Library telephone numbers are: General Library Number (408) 446-1677 Accounts, Billing (800) 286-1991 Dial-in Catalog (877) 471-3349 TeleCirc (800) 471-0991 The library has a Web Catalog at http:// webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, as well as a Telnet Catalog at telnet://library. santaclaracountylib.org, and a Dial-in Catalog. 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. Teen Photo Contest The Library’s Teen Photography Contest win- ners will be announced the week of September 9 th. Prizes, donated by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, will be awarded at the library at a reception during Teen Read Week on Wednes- day, October 15th at 7 p.m. Chinese Storytimes Children and their parents are invited to cel- ebrate the Moon Festival with a special series of storytimes in Mandarin Chinese. Librarian Bonnie Wang will share stories, puppet shows and crafts Thursday evenings September 11, 18, and 25, at 7 p.m. -3- Children’s Storytimes Bedtime Storytime (age 3 years and up) Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Toddler Storytime (ages 2-1/2 to 3-1/2) Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Twos Storytime (ages 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Parent-Child Catalog/Internet Classes Parents of schoolchildren may schedule ap- pointments with a children’s librarian for either introductory Internet (exploring web sites for chil- dren) or library catalog instruction. The classes are open to parents alone or with their children. To schedule an appointment, call (408) 446-1677, ext. 3310. 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. Internet Basics for Adults Basic Internet classes for adults are held at the library every Saturday, 10 to 10:30 a.m. These drop-in classes are limited to five participants and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Par- ticipants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. Those interested should come to the Adult Reference desk at 10 a.m. on Saturday morn- ings. Internet Classes in Mandarin Chinese Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at (408) 446-1677. Bestseller Collection Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special brows- ing 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 next to the New Books in the Temporary Library. The Cupertino Temporary Library is located at 10441 Bandley Drive. Parking and entrance at back of building. Making SenseMaking SenseMaking SenseMaking SenseMaking Sense of California Electionsof California Electionsof California Electionsof California Electionsof California Elections The Easy Voter Guide helps make sense of the October 7th special election. There is unprec- edented coverage about California’s special elec- tion on October 7th but many people are still confused about what is on the ballot and the sub- stance of the issues. You can play an important role by making certain you are prepared to par- ticipate with nonpartisan information about the choices you face. Remember, the last day to register to vote for the October 7 special elec- tion is September 22. Community organizations and public agencies can order free copies of the Easy Voter Guide in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese (with free shipping and handling). An order form can be downloaded at www.easyvoter.org. Formerly known as the Easy Reading Voter Guide, the Easy Voter Guide has been produced for every state- wide election since 1994. The nonpartisan 8-page guide explains the spe- cial election, covers the candidates for Governor and offers a concise overview of the two impor- tant statewide propositions that will also be on the ballot. The guide’s layperson language and user- friendly layout have made it popular with new voters and busy voters alike. This nonprofit guide is being produced and distributed with support from the California State Library, in partnership with the California Secretary of State’s Office, the League of Women Voters Education Fund and The James Irvine Foundation. Requests will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Guides will be shipped by UPS in early Sep- tember. To expedite timely delivery, shipping pri- ority will be given to orders of 500 or more. There is a 50 minimum per language. For smaller quantities, visit your public library or download a PDF copy at www.easyvoter.org. In addition to HTML and PDF versions of the Easy Voter Guide, the www.easyvoter.org website will also be featuring: visual information about the voting process along with a virtual tour of a polling place (also in Spanish). The Guide will also include additional information about the candi- dates for governor in multiple languages back- ground on Proposition 53 (re: infrastructure spending) and Proposition 54 (re: collection of racial data). For more information visit www.easyvoter.org. -4- ‘The Better Part’‘The Better Part’‘The Better Part’‘The Better Part’‘The Better Part’ celebrates 20 years celebrates 20 years celebrates 20 years celebrates 20 years celebrates 20 years By Diane Benedetti and Valerie Jaffrey 2003 is a very special year for Cupertino Senior TV Productions (CSTVP) producers of ‘The Better Part.’ It is their 20th anniversary of pro- ducing informative and entertaining programs for seniors. How did it all start? Well, twenty years ago a DeAnza College video student, Sherry Hutson, in- spired and en- couraged a small group of seniors who wanted to produce a public access television program. The se- niors met at the Cupertino Senior Center and de- cided to call them- selves Cupertino Senior TV Pro- ductions. Sherry was convinced that seniors could and would be able to master the professional cameras and control room equip- ment to produce their own shows. The group has proved how right she was! Bob Clancey, Jim Cochrane, Bob Dufur and Dorothy Stevens produced the early programs and when the host for the first program dropped out at the last moment, Dorothy Stevens bravely took over the host spot. Dorothy later became the group’s Executive Producer and continued as the main host for many years until she left the group in 2001. Over 730 programs have been produced so far. Loyal fans will remember many of the broad range of topics covered: NASA Women in Space, Travel Adventures, Eclipse over Zambia, Cardiac Exercise Program, Electric Car, Good Bugs/Bad Bugs, Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Flying Hatfields to just name a few. A recent pro- gram, Diving Back into Life, features a paraple- gic who is a maintenance scuba diver at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and tells his story of conquering his handicap. The group has kept up with changing technol- ogy, moving from the analog to the digital world. They learned new recording equipment and edit- ing software. They are not afraid to tackle new challenges, the latest change being their recent move from the DeAnza College TV studio to their new home at KMVT15 in Mountain View. The Better Part has received many awards lo- cally and nation- ally including several from the Western Alliance for Community Media. For the past three years, the Cupertino Outstanding Producer Award (COPA) has gone to mem- bers of CSTVP: D o r o t h y Stevens 2000, Ernie Piini 2001, Val Jeffery 2002. All three win- ners are quick to point out that the programs are a team effort. An October Anniversary Celebration is planned at the Cupertino Senior Center. Invitations will be sent to local dignitaries, supporters, past mem- bers and program guests. “We are still trying to trace more past members to invite them to the celebration”, says Val Jeffery, Chairman of the Celebration Committee, “so if any of your read- ers know the whereabouts of someone that be- longed in the past, please let us know through the Cupertino Senior Center (408) 777-3150”. The Better Part airs on Tuesday, Friday and Sun- day nights at 7 pm on Cupertino Channel 15 and Los Altos Channel 26. They subsequently air on Community Access Television in San Jose, Moun- tain View, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and Gilroy. For more information visit http:// www.thebetterpart.com. Back Row (left to right): Ernie Piini, Bob Allen (President), Vesta Walden, Dennis Palsgaard, Bill Mannion, Bill Richerson, Carl McCann, John Heather Front Row (left to right): Billie Atwood, Dottie Schmid, Madhuwanti Mirashi, Diane Benedetti (Executive Producer), Ruth Moore, Val Jeffery, Marilyn Priel, Myrna Gelphman Not in photo: Chuck Johnson, Gordon Peterson -5- CCS CelebratesCCS CelebratesCCS CelebratesCCS CelebratesCCS Celebrates 3030303030ththththth birthday at fundraiser birthday at fundraiser birthday at fundraiser birthday at fundraiser birthday at fundraiser Cupertino Community Services (CCS) will hold its 19th annual auction and barbecue event at Black- berry Farm on September 6th from 4 to 9 pm. The event will feature live and silent auctions, children’s games, food and entertainment. This year’s fundraiser holds special meaning as the agency will also celebrate its 30th anniversary of “People Helping People.” Event proceeds will benefit and support CCS, a private, nonprofit community-based agency that provides basic social and housing services to low income families and individuals in the West Valley. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children under 12. For ticket sales, information, or to make an auction donation, please call CCS at (408) 255-8033. Planning forPlanning forPlanning forPlanning forPlanning for WWWWWiririririreless Communicationseless Communicationseless Communicationseless Communicationseless Communications By Colin Jung, Senior Planner Have you ever tried using your wireless phone at home and found out it doesn’t work? Most surveys that have been conducted on personal wireless services including, cellular phones, PCS, ESMR and other communication services, have found coverage to be spotty or non-existent in many Bay Area locations, particularly residential neighborhoods. There are two major reasons for this lack of coverage: 1) wireless service compa- nies, such as, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS, and T-Mobile have historically focused their cell site facilities, the rectangle-shape anten- nas mounted on poles and buildings, along free- ways, major streets, and commercial and indus- trial centers where most of their mobile custom- ers use their phones; and 2) many communities have prohibited cell site facilities from being lo- cated in residential areas because of health con- cerns or visual impacts. Still, wireless communications continue to grow in popularity. The Federal Communications Com- mission, reports that there were 122 million wire- less subscribers nationwide at the end of 2001, up 54% from 1999. In California, wireless phones are even more popular with the number of sub- scribers soaring 76% over the same period. Some time in the near future, wireless customers will demand in-home services, not just audio, but video and data communications and internet services. To accommodate these types of in-home services, there will be increasing pressure to bring cell site facilities into neighborhoods. The city is anticipating growing demand for these cell site facilities. Basic questions to be answered are the safety of radio frequency radiation, and how should such facilities be sited and designed to have the least impact on the community. City staff has been working with the Telecom- munications Commission over the past year to develop a draft wireless master plan. The draft will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at its September 22 meeting. Your input will have important impact on how our community looks and works for many years to come. Please visit the City website at: www.cupertino.org to down- load the document, or contact the Community Development Department at (408) 777-3308 to obtain a copy by mail. WWWWWinter Arinter Arinter Arinter Arinter Art Fairt Fairt Fairt Fairt Fair Applications are now being accepted for the Saturday, November 1, 2003, Winter Art Fair to be held at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. The Art Fair is co-spon- sored by the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department and the Fine Arts League of Cupertino. There will be space available for around 30 art- ists to show and sell inside the community center. For information please contact: Nancy Bennett, Recreation Coordinator at (408) 999-3120 or email, NancyBennet@cupertino.org. TTTTTomoromoromoromoromorrrrrr ow’ow’ow’ow’ow’s Leaders Ts Leaders Ts Leaders Ts Leaders Ts Leaders Todayodayodayodayoday High school students in Cupertino and Sunny- vale have a great opportunity to delve into the world of leadership and careers through partici- pation in the TLT Program. Monthly sessions cover such fields as Science & Technology, Health & Medicine, Local Government, and Public Safety. Students also perform community service and do a group project designed to benefit the commu- nity. Students can earn 5 units of credit from the Fremont Union High School District. Tuition is $250 for the 9-month course. For applications and information, please contact City Hall at (408)777-3220 or send an email to dorothys@cupertino.org. -6- Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe By Leslie Martin Patricia Eastman, 64, was driving on highway 17 during the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989. “My car started bouncing around like a toy and its radio went out,” she remembers. Eastman drove to the local Nob Hill to shop for food and candles, but anxious customers were turned away due to damage inside the grocery store. “I’d lived in Cali- fornia since 1960 without any real awareness of being prepared to survive without necessities for an extended period of time. I didn’t like the feel- ing of being a victim.” Eastman is one of over 140 Community Emer- gency Response Team (CERT) students who par- ticipated in August gradua- tion exercises, at De Anza College, marking the end of CERT training for 2003. Over 500 residents have graduated from the Cupertino CERT program since 1995. As of the 2000 Census, Cupertino’s population was 50,456. Responding to emer- gency calls on any given day in the city, are 18 fire fight- ers, including 5 paramedics, and six to eight Sheriff’s deputies. Yet, after the 1989 earthquake, hundreds of calls for help went unanswered as the first responders and 9-1-1 systems were overwhelmed. Fire and Sheriff’s representatives are the first both to thank residents for taking the classes, and to warn stu- dents to prepare for 72 hours—or more—of self- sufficiency following a disaster. Most class members admit they thought about CERT training months before they registered. Eastman’s sense of having been caught unpre- pared in an emergency is not an anomaly. CERT students often share first-person accounts of sur- viving earthquakes, house fires, burglaries, car ac- cidents, and medical emergencies. Students are motivated to register for reasons as varied and unique as they are. CERT Coordinator Al Tsugawa believes most people procrastinate until something bad happens to them. “We’re trying to encourage people to plan ahead. There is a lot they can do to stay safe.” For Kristopher Kernahan, 17, CERT was a natu- ral extension of his hobby as a licensed Ham ra- dio operator and member of Cupertino Ama- teur Radio Emergency Services (CARES). He is also a member of Monta Vista High School’s stu- dent emergency response team. Being a mother of two was a factor for Tania Tengan, 41. Howard, 65, and Sue, 56, Trudeau, signed up when their neighbor, a CERT gradu- ate, moved. What would motivate you? Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training (Saturdays Only) Sept 6, 2003. Triage/Fire Suppression - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Search & Rescue - 1 to 4 p.m. Oct 4, 2003. Terrorism/ Disaster Psychology - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Graduation Exercise - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. January 16,17,23,24,30,31 CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) Training. Cost is $10 per person. September 25 (Thursday), 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. November 1 (Saturday), 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you only do one thing this month to pre- pare… Call the Santa Clara County Public Health De- partment at 408 793-2020 and ask for a copy of their free “Pocket Guide to Emergency Prepared- ness”. It is full of useful information and folds up so that you can keep it with you all the time. To register for classes or request additional in- formation: Click the “Emergency Preparedness” link at www.cupertino.org, or call Cupertino OES at (408) 777-3335. Registration forms are also available at the Library, Quinlan Center, and City Hall. ——— Martin is a Cupertino writer who became a CERT graduate after she faced one too many emergencies unprepared. -7- EnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental NewsNewsNewsNewsNews By Pam Ledesma Rebate forRebate forRebate forRebate forRebate for the old Fridge the old Fridge the old Fridge the old Fridge the old Fridge The State of California still has a program to encourage resi- dents to get rid of old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers that are still working. Residents can receive a $35 rebate check in exchange for an old fridge or freezer. Call 800-456-2722 to schedule a 4-hr window for pickup. The working appli- ance must have been plugged in and cold for 24 hours before the scheduled pickup. Citywide GarageCitywide GarageCitywide GarageCitywide GarageCitywide Garage Sale Sept. 13 & 14Sale Sept. 13 & 14Sale Sept. 13 & 14Sale Sept. 13 & 14Sale Sept. 13 & 14 Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be Sept. 13 and 14 at individual homes and other private locations in the city. We are anticipating that about 500 residents and community organi- zations will hold sales this year. The registration deadline was August 29, so it’s too late to be included in the city’s official list. However, the city would like to encourage you to consider having a sale anyway. If there are other sales on your street, shoppers will find you. On September 9, a list and map of all regis- tered sales will be published on the city’s website, and printed copies of the list and map will be- come available at local 7-Eleven stores, coffee- houses, sandwich shops, and city facilities. On- line viewers will be able to search for specific items on the list by using the “find” function. Block sales and multi-family sales will be highlighted. The city’s goal in sponsoring a City-Wide Ga- rage Sale is to prevent usable items from being thrown away as garbage. And, in addition to find- ing unusual garage-sale treasures, use this oppor- tunity to learn about our city by shopping in neigh- borhoods that you’ve never visited before. Call 777-3337 for more information. TV Recycling Costs LessTV Recycling Costs LessTV Recycling Costs LessTV Recycling Costs LessTV Recycling Costs Less The city has recently negotiated a lower fee for disposing of unwanted TVs: $20/ea. Call the Los Altos Garbage Co. to arrange an appoint- ment for pickup. Because there is lead embed- ded in the screen’s glass, it is now ille- gal to dispose of a TV in the garbage. ComputerComputerComputerComputerComputer RecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecycling Reminder: Cupertino residents can recycle computers and other elec- tronic equipment, at no charge, at 10300 Bubb Rd., Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 8- 4:30. Start a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost Pile Backyard compost workshops will be held on the first Saturdays of September, October, and November. Because leaves are abundant in the Fall, it is one of the best times to start a compost pile. Workshops are free, and are held at McClellan Ranch Park on McClellan Rd. Call 918-4640 to register. Caring for WCaring for WCaring for WCaring for WCaring for Wisteriaisteriaisteriaisteriaisteria Two years ago, Diane Mahan, this city’s Pest Control Advisor and Public Works Dept. super- visor, tried a new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technique to control a pest that was attack- ing the beautiful wisteria vines that grace the ar- bors on DeAnza Blvd. She had discovered that Tussock Moths, in the caterpillar stage, were ag- gressively eating the vines. Previously, she had used a “broad-spectrum” systemic pesticide, designed to be drawn into the entire plant, that poisoned the caterpillars, but it is very toxic to bees. While the poison stopped the caterpillar infestation, the problem would come back each year. In addi- tion, the powerful pesticide was potentially dan- gerous to her as the applicator. In 2001, she began using a low toxicity pesti- cide, known as B.t. (Bacillus thuringiensis), with great results. The pesticide needs to be applied just as the caterpillars begin eating—so correct tim- ing is critical. B.t. is a bacteria that only affects caterpillars—giving them a deadly flu. The less- toxic treatment was so successful, the Tussock Moth never returned to the medians. If you’re looking for information on how to use common sense and less-toxic products to win a battle against pests, look in the city’s website: www.cupertino.org/environmental. There is a di- rect link to an Integrated Pest Management website. -8- Cupertino HSCupertino HSCupertino HSCupertino HSCupertino HS InauguratesInauguratesInauguratesInauguratesInaugurates Alumni Assoc.Alumni Assoc.Alumni Assoc.Alumni Assoc.Alumni Assoc. Cupertino High School is in the process of organizing a first of its kind All Alumni Associa- tion. Membership which will be composed of not only students who attended CHS but all oth- ers who have had an association with the school during its 45-year history. This will include those who have served on its faculty, parents of stu- dents as well as all classified employees. In addi- tion present day staff members and parents of current students will be invited to join. The three major goals of this All Alumni As- sociation of Cupertino High School will be to: 1.) Rekindle friendships among former CHS students as well as associations between student, teacher and parent alumni of CHS. 2.) Arrange get-togethers which will range from a 2005 unveiling of the school’s newly renovated campus, and in 2008 a 50th an- niversary of the school’s open- ing in 1958 to s p e c i a l i z e d gatherings such as athletic teams, Baja Trip members, Rose Bowl Parade 1972, art stu- dents, aiding specific gradu- ating class re- unions and also arranging reunions of entire decades. 3.)Raising money to supplement funds no longer available for classroom field trips, extra curricular pro- grams, TV studio “ equipment, the CHS Hall of Fame etc. To accomplish all of the above and more we ask $50 a year in membership dues. If you can afford more we will gladly accept your generos- ity. If you wish to give less we will also warmly accept you as members. Anything you give will be tax deductible. Please contact, Bill Boggie, at bog@morse40.com if you would like to join or even help out in getting the All Alumni Associa- tion of Cupertino High School off the ground. Payvand CulturalPayvand CulturalPayvand CulturalPayvand CulturalPayvand Cultural and Arts Festivaland Arts Festivaland Arts Festivaland Arts Festivaland Arts Festival Payvand Organization and the Iranian Feder- ated Women’s Club (IFWC) announce and in- vite you to their Seventh Annual Cultural and Arts Festival at the Cupertino Quinlan Commu- nity Center on Sunday, September 28, 2003. This one-day, all-day public festival and fundraiser event provides a great opportunity to familiarize the community with Iran’s elegant, diverse and exotic culture and heritage. The event will consist of various community activities, such as dance, music, poetry, art and crafts, book signings, art gallery and face painting, accompa- nied by delicious authentic Persian cuisine. “Our annual festival is more than educating the community about Persian culture and arts,” said Mrs. Fariba Nejat, President of Payvand and IFWC. “It’s about raising awareness within the realm of Middle Eastern culture and uniting people to appreciate and embrace America’s magical world of cultural diversity. Especially during times like now, education and awareness are the universal keys to bringing people to- gether.” Payvand and IFWC are non-profit organiza- tions that serve and empower young Iranian Americans to become educated, self-reliant and confident citizens within their Persian and Ameri- can heritage and upbringing. Payvand cultural and arts school provides stu- dents with a myriad of opportunities to learn English and Persian, traditional and contempo- rary dance and music, art and several other ac- tivities that positively integrate Iranian heritage and American culture. About PAYVAND and IFWC Payvand and IFWC are local, non-profit, non- political and non-religious organizations whose sole mission is to integrate and empower the Iranian community, arts and culture in the Bay Area, by providing educational services, schol- arship opportunities and various cultural activi- ties to the community. For more information visit: www.payvand.org or call 381-4268. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ad- mission is free. -9- De Anza CollegeDe Anza CollegeDe Anza CollegeDe Anza CollegeDe Anza College Fall RegistrationFall RegistrationFall RegistrationFall RegistrationFall Registration De Anza College’s fall quarter begins Monday, Sept. 22. More than 60 new courses will be taught in 2003-04. De Anza offers a wide selection of high-quality education, small classes, personal at- tention from faculty and staff, and a full range of support services. The following classes are examples of the ex- panded curriculum: “Introduction to Network Security” (Computer Information Systems 76) - In this four-unit course, learn about standard protocols and algo- rithms as well as the four aspects of security (privacy, integrity, authen- tication and non-repudiation). “Topics in Cali- fornia Political and Diplomatic History” (History 51W, X) - Examine topics relating to California’s political and diplomatic history from the time of early Spanish explorations through the present, looking at both Spanish, Mexican and United States rule. “Topics in History of Transporta- tion in California” (History 52W, X) - Learn about topics relating to California’s transportation his- tory and look at the influences of various cul- tures and national rulerships from the earliest hu- man occupation to the present. “Cultural Plural- ism and American Law and Justice” (Intercul- tural Studies/Administration of Justice 58) - Study the legal perspective on cultural diversity in the United States, including race, ethnicity, culture, gender, class, religious background, disability and sexual orientation. Six new courses on Urdu, the language of Pakistan - The five units for each course are transferable to public universities in California. “Elementary Urdu” (Urdu 91) will taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:20 to 8:40 p.m. The classes in this series are num- bered Urdu 91 through 96. Note that not all courses are offered each quar- ter. Visit the college’s Web site at www.deanza.edu to review a complete listing of fall course offer- ings and/or to apply online. Once students ap- ply, they will receive a date and time to register. Then the student may choose to register either online or by telephone. The last day to apply and register online for fall quarter is Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. EnvirEnvirEnvirEnvirEnvironmental Vonmental Vonmental Vonmental Vonmental Volunteersolunteersolunteersolunteersolunteers TTTTTeach Cupereach Cupereach Cupereach Cupereach Cupertino Ytino Ytino Ytino Ytino Youthouthouthouthouth Why don’t spiders get caught in their own webs? Why is kelp vital to the health of the ocean? Chances are, your child or a child you know can answer these and many other questions about the wonders of science because they have been educated by the Environmental Volunteers, a lo- cal 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Cupertino schools. Since 1972, the Environmen- tal Volunteers has been promoting understand- ing of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education. We believe that all children deserve to learn about the natural world through personal exploration so that they can become responsible stewards of the earth. Last year, the Environmental Volunteers (The EV) instructed nearly 2,000 elementary and middle school students in the Cupertino school district. The EV uses specially designed learning kits and a hands-on, inquiry-based method of teaching. Classroom instruction is frequently followed by a field trip to see science principles “in action.” Cupertino teachers praise The EV programs as “outstanding” and “enriching children’s lives.” As Kristin Conley, a 4th grade teacher at Eaton School said, “The (learning) stations were excel- lent and the children loved them.” All of our classroom and field trip services are performed by more than 180 trained commu- nity volunteers who give over 6,000 volunteer hours annually to teach local students. The EV’s vital work could not be done without the sup- port and involvement of the community. If you would like more information or would like to get involved sharing the wonders of science with children, please contact the Environmental Vol- unteers at 650-961-0545 or on-line at www.EVols.org. -10- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger William E. Smythe & the “Little Landers” Every so often someone will call or write, requesting historical information on the Monta Vista/Cupertino area. These requests are always a treat to answer, as we live in an area that, while not very old, is still rich in history and sharing it with others is a pleasure. A recent phone call turned up a completely unknown (to me, anyway) aspect of early community history. Mary Lou Pozzo, from Tujunga, Cali- fornia, wanted to know if there was any information available on William E. Smythe and the “Little Landers”. After more than a few questions to determine what a “Little Lander” was, Mrs. Pozzo sent along some information she had collected on the subject. Af- ter reading her material, it didn’t seem to connect to any informa- tion in our local history files. But a few days later, going through a box of old papers, a newsletter surfaced that looked interesting. Entitled Junior Reserve Special- The House of Hoo-Hoo - the 12 page newsletter chronicled the activities of the local Junior Reserve organization for boys (sort of like the Boy Scouts) at Camp Russell in Monta Vista. Several photographs showed the boys in drill formation at the Hoo Hoo House, camping in big tents, picking fruit and washing in the creek. There was a 7 mile hike to another creek and Sunday Bible reading was observed under the big trees. Halfway through the newsletter there was a second section devoted to the Interests and Residents at Monta Vista, Present and Pro- spective, detailing the agricultural efforts of the J.R. Watson family on their recently purchased property in Monta Vista. The Watsons were Little Landers. The Little Lands movement was established in the early 1900’s, in Southern California and represented a back-to-the-soil movement “devoted to the most valu- able of the arts of deriving a comfortable subsistence from the smallest area of soil”, according to their Little Lands magazine. The publication went on to state, “ It is marvelous, but true, that upon as little as one acre, in any part of the United States, the average industrious man, working under right conditions, can make better provision for his family than half the citizens of the country are doing now.” William E. Smythe, the movement’s founder, was considered the foremost au- thority on the New West, having founded the National Irrigation Congress, and published the “Irrigation Age” and his famous book, “The Conquest of Arid America.” Under the title, The Land of Milk and Honey, the Watson family in Monta Vista raised the following on their half acre plot: trees - 2 peach, 2 cherry, 2 orange, 2 lemon, 1 grapefruit, l tangerine, 2 walnut, 1 persimmon, 1 yellow egg plum, 1 crab apple, 1 Skinner pippin apple, 1 Bellflower (?) / Animals - 52 chickens, White leghorns, Rhode Island reds, 25 Belgian hares, 17 squab / Veg- etables - Chilean pumpkin, summer squash, strawber- ries, raspberries, potatoes, string beans, peas, parsley, celery, lettuce, 2 apri-prune and several grape vines. Mr. Watson went to work every day in San Jose, Mrs. Watson presumably, did not work out- side the home and there were two small children in the family. Evidently, according to the newsletter, colonies of Little Landers also existed in Mon- tana and Missouri as well as So. California. Sadly, the Little Lands movement was a short- lived social and agricultural ex- periment. Often the land that the colonies purchased was in regions of very poor soil or cli- mate and growing enough food to feed a family from a half-acre or acre of land proved to be nearly impossible. Even in the optimum climate of the Santa Clara Valley, the colonies were unable to sustain themselves and differences of opinion among the leaders hastened the demise of the movement. Mrs. Pozzo sent a small brochure giving a short his- tory of Bolton Hall in Tujunga, an early building used as a clubhouse by the Little Lands colony in that area. The building was constructed using local stone, with arched windows, a great fireplace resembling a natural precipice under which local Indians might have built their cooking fires. The builder, George Harris, wanted the building to harmonize with its setting between the Verdugo Hills and San Gabriel Mountains. After the Little Lands movement ended, the building housed many different city offices and then stood vacant for many years, until 1980, when the Sunland- Tujunga Little Landers Historical Society and the city of Tujunga coor- dinated in preserving the unusual building. It now houses a large combination meeting room, museum and research library. The Junior Reserve Special and House of Hoo-Hoo newsletter along with the material sent by Mary Lou Pozzo makes for interesting reading on this bit of little known early Monta Vista history. The papers are on file at the Cupertino History Museum in Quinlan Center. Note - a photo and explanation of the Hoo-Hoo House are on the cover and page 12 of the newsletter. -11- Reflections on aReflections on aReflections on aReflections on aReflections on a Community’Community’Community’Community’Community’s Histors Histors Histors Histors Historyyyyy Join us for two unique evenings of local Cupertino history. Learn more about Elisha P. Stephens, Cupertino’s wineries, and some of the more hidden facts of our town’s colorful past. This class will be offered in the Parks and Recre- ation FALL 2003 schedule on Thursday, Octo- ber 9, and Thursday, October 16, at 5 p.m. The class code is 15595. The cost of the class is $30 and includes a complimentary copy of the Cupertino Chronicle. To register visit http:// reg4fun.cupertino.org/econnect or telephone 777-3102 or 777- 3103, 24-hours a day. GlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalization and Local Historyand Local Historyand Local Historyand Local Historyand Local History On September 18, 2003, the Heritage Council of Santa Clara Valley (a consortium of 30 local history museums) will present a panel on the topic of “Globalization and how it Affects Local His- tory.” This inaugural event kicks-off History Month (October) and begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Hinson Campus Center at De Anza College in Cupertino. The event is free. Parking is $2. The panel will be moderated by San Jose Mercury News columnist Leigh Weimers. The panelists include: Michael Foulkes, Manager for State and Local Government Af- fairs at Apple; noted history professor of Santa Clara University Robert Senkewicz and Jan En- glish-Lueck, the head of the Anthropology De- partment at San Jose State University; and other local elected officials. For more information visit our website at www.historymonth.org. WWWWWriters Clubriters Clubriters Clubriters Clubriters Club Patricia Johnson is organizing a Writers Club. Anyone is invited to participate. The club is de- signed to be a networking group for persons who wish to share and discuss writing techniques. Virtually any type of writing is encouraged. Creative writing - poetry and prose, technical writing, screenplay, fiction, non-fiction, market- ing of various mediums, journalism, journals, and resumes. Currently no fee to participate. Meet- ing place to be determined according to num- ber of participants. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd week of month. Call Patricia Johnson at (408) 777-3820 for more information. Senior Center NewsSenior Center NewsSenior Center NewsSenior Center NewsSenior Center News The arrival of September brings thoughts of learning and starting new activities. Cupertino resi- dents over 50 have many opportunities for learn- ing at the Cupertino Senior Center located at 21251 Stevens Creek, at the corner of Mary. De Anza College faculty offer college level classes, free, at the Senior Center. These classes meet weekly. Most are in a lecture/discussion format. Registration is with the instructor on the first day of class. Fremont Adult Education teachers offer a va- riety of classes such as painting, drawing, English as a second language, Italian, and exercise. Some of these are at no cost, and others have a small fee, payable to Fremont Adult Education before classes begin. The Senior Center itself organizes classes from qualified instructors on a variety of topics such as computer use, yoga, English conversation, and music appreciation. Pre-registration with prepay- ment of the fee is required. The Senior Center is also a place where those over 50 relax and socialize. In addition to ongo- ing classes, there are “one off” lectures on topics such as art related to local, current exhibitions, distant places anticipating future Senior Center trips, and health enhancement. There are lunches on Wednesdays where members can relax be- tween things and get to know one another. There are birthday parties once a month. Throughout the year, there are special events catering to Cupertino residents’ desire to learn, have fun, eat adventurously, and participate in great entertain- ment. By the end of 2003, members will have enjoyed a total of over 124 travel days on over 60 trips, which range from one-day outings to three-week adventures. The $12 membership fee allows Senior Center members to participate in classes, events, and trips. With the membership comes a monthly newslet- ter that brings announcements of events, class schedules, trip information, and news of special interest to those over 50. Members also get a parking sticker that allows parking in our lot while participating in Senior Center activities. Community Calendar Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 777-3202. Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. SEPT. Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take off Pounds Sensibly* TOPS Overeaters Anonymous* 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Union Church 374-6392 379-1051 252-2434 650-327- 1649 2 Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* ToughLove* Cupt. Toastmasters 4608* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* 6:30 p.m 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Avenue Bethel Lutheran Church Community Center The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant 650-903- 0321 379-1051 946-7970 973-7803 252-3830 243-8462 3 Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Al-ATEEN* Narcotics Anonymous Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) Overeaters Anonymous* 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Noon Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Redeemer Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 20920 McClellan 20065 Stevens Creek #C Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant Compaq, 10501 Tantau Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School City Hall Union Church 650-734- 5869 650-292- 8897 998-4200 253-7071 253-4424 255-3212 865-1815 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 777-3331 247-8488 4 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Rd. International House of 253-3219 252-2633 725-8195 345-8372 253-2984 252-0932 252-7054 4 Thurs Connect Club II* Connect Club III* Overeaters Anonymous* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606* 8 a.m. Noon 7 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Pancakes / St. Crk. Blvd. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Union Church HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T 19055 Pruneridge Ave. 252-7054 252-7054 253-8394 650-691- 8724 5 Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd Intl. House of Pancakes 374-8511 973-1456 6 Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Overeaters Anonymous* 8 to 4 2 to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. Union Church 864-8946 996-0858 842-0688 8 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Creekside Park 252-3954 253-2230 9 Tues Southbay Toastmasters* Sertoma Club* Poets Society* 6:30 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 N. Tantau, Rm. 1258 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. Coffee Society 253-7622 252-2584 255-5293 725-8091 10 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 p.m. Collins School 245-9156 11 Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club Viewfinders Camcorder Club Noon 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Blue Pheasant Community Center Cupertino Room 252-8568 257-6136 252-1529 253-9136 12 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm West Valley Pres. Church 267-3397 253-1232 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 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 24 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 973-1600 Deadline for submitting October calendar information is Sept. 3. -14- CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews Please Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk, 777-3223. Copies of agendas are available at City Hall on the Thursday preceding council and planning commission meetings. City Council Meeting Monday, July 7, 2003, 6:45 p.m. Council Members Present: Chang, James, Sandoval, Kwok, Lowenthal Approved a tentative map, rezoning, and use permit for Saron Gardens located at 7310 Rain- bow Drive. Approved a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for the Forum at Rancho San Antonio from Residential Very Low 5-20 acre slope density to Residential Very Low 5-20 acre slope density/ Quasi-Public Institutional. Upheld the appeal of a Design Review Com- mittee approval of a new two-story 4,463 square foot residence at 10110 Mann Drive Adopted a policy and procedures regarding the naming of City facilities and recognition of fi- nancial donors, and directed staff to prepare a resolution ratifying that decision. Adopted a Public Access contract with KMVT for programming on Cable Channel 15. Monday, August 4, 2003, 6:45 p.m. Council Members Present: Chang, James, Sandoval, Kwok, Lowenthal Planning Commissioners Present: Wong, Saadati, Miller (Joint Study Session only) City Council and Planning Commission held a study session regarding a development plan for the Cupertino Financial Center (northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road). The owner wishes to build 117 podium-level con- dominium units and 7,000 square feet of ground- level retail uses on the parking lot side of the site, and to master plan future buildings along the street frontages. Awarded bids for the De Anza Boulevard Adaptive Traffic Signal System and for the City Center Park (corner of Stevens Creek and DeAnza Blvds.) Received a status report on the Cupertino Civic Center and Library Project budget and authorized these items for the project: Audio visual equip- ment, library wireless hub, signage upgrades, com- munity hall patios, and community hall ceiling upgrade. City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2003, 5 p.m. 5 p.m. - Study session of the City Council and Cupertino Library Foundation regarding the li- brary fundraising effort. 6:45 p.m. - Presentation by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cupertino Lodge #70 to the Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Clara County Fire Department in honor of 9/11. Approve an amended Joint Exercise of Pow- ers Agreement creating the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA). Approve the installation of Cupertino Educa- tion Endowment Foundation (CEEF) engraved donor recognition bricks at City Center Park. Authorize an amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water Dis- trict to fund the efforts of the Watershed Protec- tion Collaborative; authorize an agreement with CONCUR, Inc. for the administration of the Watershed Collaborative process. Conduct a public hearing regarding the 2003- 04 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. Adopt a resolution confirming the policy and procedures regarding the naming of City facili- ties and recognition of financial donors Receive report on the Prevailing Wage Com- plaint Enforcement Investigation procedure. Approve the concept of a 2,000 gallon salt water Tropical Reef Aquarium for the new Cupertino Library lobby; and accept, in principle, a donation from Mr. Fred Chan for the fabrica- tion and installation, and a commitment for five years of annual maintenance. Consider an application by the Chinese Church in Christ, 10455 Bandley Drive, for a General Plan Amendment to locate a church in an existing of- fice building. Discuss a possible Senior Commission. -15- Cupertino Scene PRSRT-STD Cupertino City Hall U.S. Postage 10300 Torre Avenue PAID Cupertino, CA 95014 Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS Postal Customer Monthly City Meetings CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY ON SEPTEMBER 1. Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10300 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call 777-3200. The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of council/planning commission meetings and other programs. All meeting agen- das are posted outside of City Hall 72 hours prior to the meeting. ***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. www.cupertino.org Get the Scene electronically. send an e-mail in- dicating your interest to pio@cupertino.org. September 2 City Council*** 6:45 p.m. September 3 Telecommunications Commission 7:00 p.m. September 4 Parks and Recreation Commission*** 7:00 p.m. September 8 Planning Commission *** 6:45 p.m. September 9 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m. September 10 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m. September 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 p.m. September 11 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m. September 15 City Council*** 6:45 p.m. September 16 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m. September 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:00 p.m. September 22 Planning Commission *** 6:45 p.m. September 23 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m. September 24 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m. September 25 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m.