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Home My WebLink AboutMay 2002 - 05.01.2002Cycle Commute Cupertino in May Bike -to -Work Week is May 13 to 19 and Cu- pertino is sponsoring several events to make bi- cycle commuting more fun. "Bicycling to work is an attractive money -sav- ing alternative to commuting by automobile," says David Greenstein, Cycle Commute Cupertino Coordinator. "Bicycling just one day saves enough money in gas and wear and tear on your car to treat yourself to lunch. Plus, bike com- muters arrive to work more refreshed and alert." On Bike -to -Work Day, Thursday, May 16, 6:30 to 9 a.m., energizer stations will have drinks and food for morning bike commuters. Cupertino's three energizer locations will be the Quinlan Community Center at 10185 N. Stelling Road, near the Apple Computer sign at the corner of DeAnza Blvd & Marian Ave, and at Hewlett- Packard near the corner of Tantau & Pruneridge. There will be a prize drawing for those who commute by bicycle May 13 to 19. Anyone who commutes to work, school, or running errands by bicycle that week can participate. Yellow entry postcards can be found at local bicycle shops, the Cupertino Library, and City Hall. Prizes will be awarded by random drawing. Contact David Greenstein if you have any questions at cbpac@greenstein.com or call (408) 446-2525. Teens Needed for Commission The City of Cupertino is seeking applicants for the city's Teen Commission. Created only last November by the City Council, the com- mission has had an immediate impact includ- ing inauguration of the commission web site at www.cupertino.org/teens, and organization of a teen job fair. "Our current commissioners have worked very hard to define the Teen Commission as a group that has a positive impact on activi- ties and services for youth in Cupertino," said Parks and Recreation Department Director Therese Smith. "Each commissioner has brought something different to the table, but all cared enough to get, and stay, involved." Teen commission applications will be accepted at the City Clerk's office located in City Hall at 10300 Torre Avenue until 5:30 p.m., May 23, 2002. The Teen Commission is expected to con- tinue to be active advising the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department. Ap- plicants must be residents of the City of Cu- pertino. The commission will be comprised of 13 members, at least one from each public middle and high school in Cupertino. Com- mission members may also attend schools outside of Cupertino, private schools or be schooled at home. However, all commission- ers must be in 8th through 12th grade during their term. Reflecting on his time as a commissioner, high school junior Kenny Lin says, "I have learned a great deal about how the city works, politics, and even myself." Other commission- ers share their opinions and answer many questions about the Teen Commission at www.cupertino.org/teens. Applications are available at City Hall, the Quinlan Community Center or at the city web site at www.cupertino.org/teens. In This Issue Cycle Commute 1 Teen Commission 1 Funds for Child Center 2 McClellan Ranch Programs 3 5Cs 3 Simply Safe 4 The Internet 4 De Anza Students Win Big 5 Distinguished Artist Sought 5 Library News 6 Book Sale 7 Free Shakespeare 2002 7 Shakespeare Camps 7 Summer Concert Series 8 Employment Opportunity 8 Roots 9 Cupertino Sports Center 10 Senior Center News 11 Community Calendar 12 Council Actions 14 Agenda Previews 14 Sound Off 15 Monthly Meetings 16 The Cupertino Scene is published monthly except in August and distributed to all residents and businesses in the city. Information may be submitted via e-mail to rickk@cupertino.org, or via fax to 777- 3366, or sent to Rick Kitson,10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014. Questions may be directed to the Public Information Of- fice at City Hall, 777-3262. Deadline is the first Wednesday of the month for the next month's issue. E-mail preferred. -2- Tiles and Tees: Rotary Raises Funds for Child Center The Rotary Club of Cupertino has pledged at least $35,000 to the new Child Development Center at De Anza College —funds the club hopes to raise through its annual golf tourna- ment May 4. And, added to that pot will be all proceeds from the Rotary's sale of special, commemorative ceramic tiles. These tiles will be part of an artistic design placed in the lobby of the expanded center, which is expected to open in the fall. Each tile will bear the name of the donor, or his or her designee, such as a child, family member, friend, organization or group, explained Kathy Nellis, project director for the Rotary Club. "The tiles will permanently acknowledge those who helped make the center possible, along with individuals, such as family friends and children, whom donors wish to recognize," she said. According to Nellis, tiles may be or- dered in three sizes and cost is from $150 to $1,000 each. Those wishing to purchase tiles should call Nellis at 972-1921 or the Foothill - De Anza Foundation at (650) 949-6230. As this year's tournament beneficiary, the children's center will use the money that is raised to re- pair and renovate its 25-year-old playground with new equipment, landscaping and furnish- ings. The Child Development Center serves primarily college students and their pre -school - age children. Infants and toddlers participate in early childhood education programs while their parents pursue their studies and concen- trate on achieving career goals. The new cen- ter will accommodate 190 children --double its present capacity. Of those children, an esti- mated 60 to 70 percent are from families in financial need, with the lowest income levels in the community. Martha Kanter, president of De Anza College, said, "We know that there is a critical need for more childcare facilities in our region. Low-income families are especially desperate for adequate care. De Anza is do- ing something about this problem by expand- ing the center, and we are deeply grateful to the Rotary Club for its support." Book Discussions & Restaurants Multicultural book discussions, speakers, and ethnic restaurant visits will be featured each quarter at the Citizens of Cupertino Cross -Cul- tural Consortium (5Cs) meetings. The new meeting format will begin on May 1, as the 5Cs heads to Dasaprakash Restau- rant in Santa Clara, which serves South Indian cuisine. On June 5, the group will discuss The Un- known Errors of Our Lives, by Chitra Benerjee Divakaruni. According to a Publisher's Weekly review, the female protagonists in eight of the nine stories in jDivakaruni's collec- tion are caught be- tween the beliefs and traditions of their In- dian heritage and C� those of their, or their children's new home- land, America. Author Divakaruni was born in India and resides in San Francisco. A multicultural speaker is scheduled for the September 11 meeting. Watch for details in upcoming Cupertino Scene issues. The 5Cs meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave., unless noted otherwise. Es- tablished in 1997, the group of residents is dedi- cated to creating an infrastructure that promotes a harmonious, yet diverse community. For more information, call 777-3331, or e-mail laural@cupertino.org. McClellan Ranch Free Saturday Programs by Barbara Banfield, Park Naturalist The park is beautiful at this time of year. To- day I saw a pair of Wood Ducks in the stream, a pair of Hooded Orioles nesting in the palm tree in front of the museum, and Western Blue- birds perching on the fence. I've been seeing four species of hawks pretty regularly this S1 spring: White-tailed Kites, Red-tailed Hawks, Red -shoul- dered Hawks, and Sharp -shinned Hawks. Four species of native sage are blooming in the native plant garden in front of the offices. Come enjoy our free Saturday classes or just drop by to enjoy the park. Schedule of Spring 2002 Activities April 27, Birds of McClellan Ranch Now is the season to see western bluebirds and bright orange and black orioles. Stop by the museum for a free guide and checklist of the common birds of McClellan Ranch. Take a self -guided walk in the morning, or a natu- ralist -led hike at 1 p.m. May 4, Compost Class & Compost Critters The composting class is from 10 a.m. to noon at McClellan Ranch Park. Call (408) 918-4640 to register. After class, curious of all ages are invited to discover the springtails, beetle mites, pseudoscorpions and other mini -beasts that make their home in compost. Stop in anytime between 12:15 and 2 p.m. The museum will be closed Saturday, May 11. Programs will resume on May 18 and con- tinue through the summer. Upcoming events include beekeeping, snakes and lizards, and a compost class for kids. Call (408) 777-3149 for more information. Simply Safe by Marsha Garcia Are you safe at work? Check your office for these potential hazards: • Hanging Plants • Heavy items stored on top of cabinets • Bookshelves and filing cabinets • Computer monitors Anything that isn't securely tied down will become a projectile or block your escape. Be sure you have a safe place to "Duck, Cover and Hold" that will protect you from falling objects... and know your company's safety procedures. What if ... you are at work when disaster strikes and are unable to get home right away? Do you have emergency supplies at your desk? In your car? Be prepared... wherever you go. Spring break provided the opportunity for twenty more junior high and high school students to participate in Kaleidoscope Public Safety Camp. Like their counterparts in CERT, Kaleidoscope members learn first aid, CPR, earthquake preparedness, search & rescue and fire suppression. They also get to tour the County 9-1-1 Center and talk to sheriff's deputies about safety issues. Congratulations to the newest group of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates who completed their final practical exercise on April 27. Call our office if you'd like to know who has been trained in your neighborhood. Upcoming classes and events: May 11, First Aid June 22 & 23, Amateur Radio Field Day July 12, CERT July 13, CPR for Adult/Infant/Child July 8-12, Kaleidoscope If you do only one thing to prepare this month... Buy a wrench that can turn off your gas meter. Test by turning the meter valve just 1/4 turn to be sure it will move when you need it to. Never turn off the gas unless you smell it, hear it or see the meter dial spinning wildly. If you do turn it off, call PG&E to turn it back on. Talk to your neighbors and make sure they C! know how to turn it off in case you're not home. To register for classes or request additional information on how to be prepared, go to "Emergency Preparedness" at www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha Garcia, (408) 777-3335. Registration forms are also available at the Library, Quinlan Center and City Hall. The Internet Speed Bottleneck By Sal Algieri Chair, Telecommunications Commission When the national telephone network was devised by Alexander Graham Bell, it was provide low cost voice service to metropolitan areas. To accomplish this, the bandwidth was limited so that the distance between the expensive switches could be increased. The resulting network located switches to cover about 15 to 20 miles. Most people link to the Internet through a modem that converts analog signals to digital signals or simply operates as an interface between you digital computer and the analog voice network. While this technology has improved, it is fundamentally limited to about 56K bits/s. DSL or digital subscriber line is another technology that can link to the telephone network. Unfortunately, it is limited to about 3 miles from the switch. As a result, DSL is only available to very few people. The local telephone companies can solve this problem by placing remote switches in neighborhoods connected with high speed fiber optic lines to the central offices. Companies like PacBell are rolling out local remote switch technology. DSL allows downloads to 1.5M bits/s and uploads at 384K bits/s. There are alternative high-speed technolo- gies like cable modem, wireless, and satellite systems. All of these systems are designed to bypass the limitations of the local voice tele- phone network. These technologies will be explored in a future article. Distinguished Artist Sought The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is ac- cepting nominations for its annual Distin- guished Artist Award. Applications are avail- able from the City Clerk's office, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or by calling (408) 777- 3217. Deadline for returning nominations to the clerk's office is Friday, May 17. The award, which will be presented in the fall, is given to an artist who lives or practices his or her art in the Cupertino area. Both per- forming and visual artists will be considered. A subcommittee composed of three arts commissioners will select the Distinguished Artist Award recipient. Among artists who have received the award are local sculptor Salvatore Pecoraro, musician Nile Norton, printmaker Glen Rogers Perrotto, dancers Mythili Kumar and Janet Shaw, artist Sandra Beard, ikebana flower -arranging artist Fusako Seiga Hoyrup, artist/sculptor Brother Joseph Aspell, S.M., artist/calligrapher Sara Loesch Frank, and Makiko Ooka, and singer/composer Robert L. Harrison. More information about the Distinguished Artist Award is available at kimberlys@cupertino.org or from the city clerk's office, (408) 777-3217. De Anza Students Win Big by Jasmin Bodmer Students from the De Anza College Film and Television Department won first place at the statewide 2002 Media Arts Awards Program in the categories of film/video, traditional ani- mation and computer animation, making De Anza the first school ever to win three first - place awards. The winning teams attended the awards ceremony at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Thursday, Feb. 28. De Anza is also the first school to sweep two entire categories, claiming all winning spots in both animation categories. "I'm proud of our students doing some great work," said anima- -5- tion instructor Martin McNamara. The Media Arts Awards are sponsored by the California Community Colleges Economic Development Network (ED>Net) and honor achievement in the categories of film/video, audio, graphic design, Web site design, interac- tive multimedia, digital imagery, computer ani- mation, traditional animation and high school entries. According to John Avakian, director of the ED>Net New Media/Multimedia/Entertain- ment Initiative, more than 300 entries were sub- mitted for the competition, which saw its third run this year. Eric Carney's animation project "Framed" won in the computer animation category. Marion Gothier won two of the three finalist awards, with the team of T. George Campbell, Roxy Liao and Daniel J. Staton claiming the remain- ing finalist spot. In the traditional animation cat- egory, the winner's award went to Julie Bayless for "Lunacy," while Marion Gothier and Romil Ilagan each came in as finalist award recipi- ents. In the category of film/video, De Anza Col- lege wrapped three of the six awards, includ- ing the winner's award for "Broken Wheels, Broken Dreams" by the creative team of Mat- thew Elieh, Ryan Greeley, John Gutierrez and Pete Underwood. Yohei Aso and Jacob Rangel each won a finalist award in this category. "It's recognition of hard work, and it's just nice to be acknowledged at this level," said Greeley, producer of `Broken Wheels." "When you make a medium such as film and television exciting and fresh, then the students will feel that and respond enthusiastically by exercising their creative potential," said film instructor Zaki Lisha. "I've always felt that everybody has a distinct creative voice, and that voice needs to get out. I think that's my pri- mary objective as an instructor and department coordinator." De Anza College offers associate in arts degrees in film, film/television production with emphasis in animation, as well as film/television production with emphasis in television. Call Lisha at (408) 864-8519 for further information. There will be another puzzle in June. Library News Thanks to the City Council, Citizens and City of Cupertino, Extended Library Hours: Monday 10-9 Tuesday 10-9 Wednesday 10-9 Thursday 10-9 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-6 Library telephone numbers are: General Number (408) 446-1677 Accounts, Billing 1-800-286-1991 Dial -in Catalog 1-877-471-3349 TeleCirc 1-800-471-0991 The library has a Web Catalog at http:// webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, and a cata- log at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/. The brochure, Library Catalog Access from Home or Work, is available at the library. Book- mark 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 Lobby Book Sale The Friends of the Cupertino Library have a book sale in the library lobby, with books priced from $1 to $4. Children's Storytimes Preschool Storytime (ages 3-1/2 to 6) Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Bedtime Storytime (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. The Vision and Learning Link Local optometrist, Dr. Benny Shao, will present information about the effects of vision on children's behaivior and school performance. He will also demonstrate some simple vision 11. testing techniques. The program will be in the Community Room on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. For more information please call the Ref- erence Desk at 446-1677. Self -Help Tax Forms A self-help tax form area, on the landing between the lobby and Young People's Room offers giveaway forms. Binders of reproduc- ible tax forms are on tables near the copy ma- chines, both in the lobby and on the landing. Library users who cannot physically access the landing may ask at the adult reference desk for help in retrieving tax forms. Internet Basics for Adults Basic Internet classes for adults will be held at the library every Saturday, 10 to 10:30 a.m. These drop -in classes are limited to 5 partici- pants and are filled on a first -come, first -served basis. Participants must be able to use a com- puter keyboard and mouse. Those interested should come to the Adult Reference desk at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings. For more in- formation please call (408) 446-1677. Internet Classes in Mandarin Basic Internet instruction in Mandarin Chi- nese is available at the library by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment please call the Reference Desk at 446-1677. Bestseller Collection Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary, 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 avail- able on a first -come, first -serve basis (no re- serves). All titles check out for one week. Lo- cated next to the New Books area on the main floor near the adult reference desk. Parent -Children Catalog or Internet Classes Parents of schoolchildren may schedule per- sonal appointments with a children's librarian for either introductory Internet (exploring web sites for children) or library catalog instruction. The classes are open to parents alone, or with their children. To schedule an appointment, call (408) 446-1677, Ext. 3320. Book Sale to Benefit Cupertino Library The Friends of the Cupertino Public Library will be hosting its annual Spring Used Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. This will be one of the last sales until the new library is built and opens in late 2004. The sale is held in the lower level of the Cupertino Li- brary located at 10400 Torre Avenue. A wide variety of books, CD's and videos will be offered, including: fiction, non-fiction, travel, health, home and garden, romance, cookbooks, children's and young adult's books, reference, science, engineering, foreign lan- guages and many other topics. There is also a separate "select" room where special interest books on popular subjects are offered at slightly higher prices. Sale hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday noon to 3 p.m. The children's book area is open only to children from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The popular "Bag Day" is on Sunday when most books are offered for $3 per bag. Volunteers are always needed. Please call Gladys Maiden at 408-253-4591. Free Shakespeare in the Park 2002 The City of Cupertino teams up with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to present the seventh season of Free Shakespeare in Me- morial Park. This year Free Shakespeare in the Park offers The Winter's Tale. A jealous husband who destroys his own happiness. A faithful servant who makes the ultimate sacrifice. Young lovers on whom rest the hopes of two kingdoms. Many of Shakespeare's recurring themes unite in The Wnter's Tale, a romance written at the height of the bard's power. It's the perfect choice for the 20' Anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park. Don't miss this epic tale of j ealousy and faith- fulness, true love and redemption. The first half of The Wnter's Tale, like Othello, explores the dark emotions of jealousy and groundless paranoia. King Leontes' baseless suspicion of his virtuous wife leads to escalating tragedy, -7- culminating in Shakespeare's most famous stage direction, "Exit pursued by a bear." At its darkest point, The Winter's Tale's turns from tragedy to comedy, carrying us forward 16 years (by Father Time himself) to magical, pastoral Bohemia. Fantastical events of regen- eration, resurrection, redemption and, most importantly, forgiveness create a happy ending both deep and moving. This summer is the perfect time for The Winter's Tale. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. What: Free Shakespeare in the Park 2002 The Winter's Tale Where & When: Memorial Park, Cupertino Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30 p.m. August 9,10, & 11 August 16, 17, & 18 August 23, 24, & 25 For Information call the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival at (800) 978-PLAY, or visit www.sfshakes.org. Shakespeare Camps Return Now in their eighth season, TS San Francisco ShakespearFestival's popular Bay Area Shakespeare Camps, de- signed for ages 8 to 18, will be held from June 17 to Au- gust 23. Theater professionals, who in addition to their stage credentials are also trained teachers and camp counselors, lead Bay Area Shakespeare Camp sessions. Lo- cally, sessions are held in Belmont, Cupertino, Los Altos, Santa Clara, Atherton, and San Jose. The 2002 Bay Area Shakespeare Camps will feature sessions throughout the Bay Area. Each camp session is two weeks long, Mon- day through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional aftercare available until 5:30 p.m. for a nominal charge. To enroll in Bay Area Shakespeare Camp or for more information call (415) 422-2222.Outside of the 415 area code call (800) 978-PLAY. 1962 Parks & Recreation Dept. e rs -o CUPERTINO 2002 Summer Concert Series 2002 An Evening of Fun. Bring the family and a picnic, and enjoy an evening of free music Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. All concerts take place in the Amphitheater at Memorial Park, located at the corner of Mary Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd. In the event of rain, or for more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Dept. at (408) 777-3120. No concerts July 4 or August 8. June 27, Cheeseballs Groovy, funky, and danceable hits of the 70's and 80's, brought to you by this high energy eight member band. Also, come celebrate Cupertino Parks and Recreation Depart- ments 40' Birthday. Cake will be served. July 11, Cupertino Symphonic Band Classical, symphony, waltz, big band, and patriotic music. July 18, Shabang Caribbean, steel drums, reggae.Traditional Caribbean dances by "Island's of Fire." July 25, Sidesaddle Traditional blue grass, vintage country, Cajun, cowboy, gospel, and folk. August 1, Molly's Re- venge Traditional music of Ire- land, Scotland, and England and a jig or two. August 15, Kapalikiko Traditional Hawaiian melo- dies and hula lesson. Don't miss this family favorite. Employment Opportunity Executive Director of Tomorrow's Leaders Today Tomorrow's Leaders Today is a program sponsored by the City of Cupertino, DeAnza College, and the Cupertino Chamber of Com- merce. The program is targeted to sophomore and junior high school students and is designed to, 1) expose them to community leadership structures, 2) familiarize them with local gov- ernment, and 3) build leadership skills. The program is a nine month curriculum in- volving subjects including leadership skills, lo- cal government, business, education, and com- munity service. The program is run by the Ex- ecutive Director who reports directly to the Director of Administrative Services with the City of Cupertino. The Executive Director will have the follow- ing skills: • Networking skills to coordinate presenta- tions and facility usage. • Group development skills to facilitate the full participation of each student. • Organization skills to provide structure to the program. • Strong communication skills including the ability to develop program materials. Stipend is $750 per month. Hours vary de- pending on program needs. Usually 30 to 40 hours per month. Interested individuals must complete an offi- cial City of Cupertino application and supple- mental questions and return it to the Human Resources Department by 4:00 p.m. on Fri- day, May 10, 2002. Applications may be ob- tained from City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA, 95014 or by visiting our website at -8- www.cupertino.org or by calling (408) 777- 3227. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to an oral in- terview. Roots By Gail Fretwell Hugger Old Springs and Resorts in the Valley In the early days in Santa Clara Valley, there were several areas where hot and soda springs flowed naturally, usually in wooded canyons or near mountain streams. Some of the better known and recorded ones were Alum Rock Springs, Azule Springs, Gilroy Hot Springs and Pacific Congress Springs in Saratoga. At the Alum Rock, Saratoga and Gilroy lo- cations, large hotels and resort cottages were built and thousands ofpeople came to visit and stay to take advantage of curative and restor- ative effects of the waters. At Alum Rock, there were two sulphur springs used for bath- ing purposes and the area gained considerable reputation in the treatment of malaria, nervous prostration and "debility". Azule Springs was located about twelve miles west of San Jose in the western foothills. There was no resort there but the waters were bottled and shipped in large quantities to all parts of the state. The water was described as "carbonated, and pun- gent and very similar to the famous seltzer water of Nassau in Germany." It was said to be "antacid, aperient, diuretic, and tonic and of great value in dyspepsia, torpidity of the liver, habitual constipation, alcoholic dyspepsia and Bright's disease." The Gilroy Hot Springs had a large hotel and cottages, and hot sulphurous mud baths said to be beneficial for those suffering from rheumatism, gout, syphilis and strumous and those having joint troubles. In addition to the two sulphur springs there was also a cold soda spring "free from sulphur and highly carbonated." New Almaden Vichy Springs were near the old quicksilver mining town ofNew Almaden, but the waters ceased to flow due to the deep workings of the mines. &2 Possibly the best-known and heavily visited resort springs area was Pacific Congress Springs one mile up the canyon (up old High- way 9) above the town of Saratoga. The springs were known and used by local residents as far back as the 1850's but it was not until the early 1860's that a chemical analysis was made of the water and its chemical content was found to be the same as the world famous Congress Springs at Saratoga, New York. On June 16, 1866 Congress Hall, a fourteen room 50 ft. by 50 ft. Structure was officially dedicated with a Grand Ball that attracted the social elite of the Pacific Coast. Guest cottages flanked the ho- tel. Rates were $2.50 per day or $10415 a week, all meals included. In 1881, the original 14 room hotel was ex- panded to 63 rooms and additional cottages. Guests enjoyed hot and cold mineral baths. Trains brought passengers to both Los Gatos and San Jose and stages ran between both points and the resort. Traveling time from San Francisco was advertised as 3 %2 hours and the fare in 1893 was $2.25 In the latter years of the 19th century the Stanford football team came to the resort for the week before the Big Game to practice in secret. On the night of June 15,1903, disaster struck. The hotel guests were at dinner when a fire broke out, caused by a defective flue in a chim- ney. A strong wind carried the sparks over the roof and in no time the building was doomed. The hotel was not rebuilt . Later the property was sold to the Peninsular Railway Company and they ran a spur line up the steep ascent to the destroyed hotel. The area became a picnic ground and connected with the San Jose and Los Gatos Saratoga Interurban. When that line ceased operations in 1932, Congress Springs slipped into oblivion. It was later taken over by the San Jose Water Company and the area was closed to the public. A remnant of the old train facility can still be glimpsed from Highway 9. A natural curiosity, though not a hot spring, is Soda Rock on Stevens Canyon Road. This large rock, dripping "soda water" for as long as any- one can remember, juts out into the narrow road leading up the canyon. Watch out for poison oak when exploring. Resource: The Hot Springs of California by Fred S. Cook Cupertino Sports Center (408) 777-3160 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. (across the street from De Anza College). The Cupertino Sports Center features 17 ten- nis courts, aerobics classes, yoga classes, cardio kickboxing classes, a fitness center (including Cybex weight stations, free weights, Stairmasters, Lifecycles, Lifestride treadmills), 2 concrete handball/racquetball courts, saunas, jacuzzi spas, complete locker room facilities, outdoor pool (open seasonally), resident tennis professionals offering private and group les- sons, junior and adult tournaments and leagues, and social drop -in tennis programs. Handicap Access: The Sports Center has handi- cap access to tennis courts, workout facilities, and restrooms. Please call for special accom- modations. (408) 777-3160 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fees Day Month Annual Senior Junior Single $10 $55 $350 $315 $240 Couple N/A $75 $700 Family N/A $95 $850 Resident Single Day Rate is $7 with proof of residency. Registration Registration for tennis classes will be held at the Quinlan Community Center. Mail -in regis- tration will begin February 21. For registration information call the Quinlan Community Center at 777-3120. Cupertino Tennis Club The Cupertino Tennis Club is co -sponsored by the City and is open to residents and non- residents. CTC offers regular tournaments, interclub play, social events, and sponsors teams which compete in the USTA Nor -Cal Leagues. The club utilizes the Sports Center for tourna- ments and other events. Membership applica- tion forms may be obtained at the Cupertino Sports Center. For information, please call Bea Greene at (408) 973-1747. You can visit the 61115 Cupertino Tennis Club web site at www.cupertinotennisclub.org. Yearly fee: resi- dent family $25; nonresident family $30; resi- dent single $20; nonresident single $25. Private Tennis Instruction Private, semi -private, and small group les- sons may be arranged upon request at various times. Please call contact Lifetime Tennis at (408) 777-3169 for further information. Friday Drop -in Tennis The Sports Center offers an ongoing program designed to give players of varying ability lev- els the opportunity to meet and play with other players in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. The participants meet on court at 7pm and play until 10pm. This program is open to the first 28 paid participants each Friday. The cost is $7 per person for the general public, and $2 for current CSC pass holders. Tennis Pro Shop The Cupertino Sports Center has an on -site pro shop. Services include racquet stringing and regripping. There is a demo program to test out racquets and knowledgeable staff to assist you with any of your pro shop needs. For fur- ther information on products, services, and prices, please call (408) 777-3169. Ball Machine Rental Lifetime Tennis offers a phenomenal tool to improve one's tennis game. The ball machine service will benefit adults and juniors alike. You can rent this great practice and workout tool by the half-hour or the hour. There are also special packages available. For further details, please contact the Lifetime Tennis Pro Shop at (408) 777-3169. Aerobics Program The Sports Center offers a variety of aero- bics classes, including step, for all levels. Classes are free of charge to CSC pass hold- ers. Non -pass holders may pay a drop -in fee of $5 per class, which includes use of locker room facilities. For further information on classes and times, please call (408) 777-3160. Yoga Classes Classes at the Sports Center are 1 1/2 hours in length. Classes are free of charge for cur- rent Sports Center pass holders. Non -pass hold- ers may pay a drop -in fee of $7 per class. For further information, call (408) 777-3160. Cardio Kickboxing Come try this exciting class! We offer sev- eral cardio kickboxing classes during the week. Free to current pass holders. The general pub- lic may pay $5 drop -in fee. For information on classes and times, call (408) 777-3160. Handball/Racquetball The facility has two handball/racquetball courts with ladder boards for in-house compe- tition. The general public may make same -day reservations and participate on the ladders. For information on our handball ladder, please con- tact Jack Murphy at (408) 996-3641. Senior Center News For information on these or other senior programs, call 777-3150. Bereavement Support Group 5/8, Wednesday, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The purpose of the group is to offer com- panionship, ideas and support for those who have lost a loved one. Meets monthly. Please call Jackie Baddeley, MSW. Caregiver Support Group 5115, Wednesday 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. This group meets on a drop -in basis and is facilitated by Jackie Baddeley, the Senior Cen- ter Social Worker. Ideas, support, encourage- ment and sometimes humor are offered to those people whose responsibilities include taking care of a loved one in the caregiver's home, in the loved one's home, in an institution, or even at a distance. Recruiting Friendly Visitors Friendly Visitors are needed to visit homebound elders in Cupertino and West San Jose. Training sessions will be Mondays 6/3 and 6/24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and fin- ishes on Wednesday, 6/26 with the current Friendly Visitors at the regular consulting ses- sion at 1:30 p.m. Volunteers must be Senior Center members, able to commit to regular visits to their assigned "friend" for at least a year, 510 and able to attend one meeting per month on the 4' Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. We have a few homebound elders needing a visitor who can speak Spanish, and we have a few needing a visitor who can speak Mandarin, Taiwanese and Cantonese. All homebound "friends" are participants in the Cupertino Senior Center case management program and are pre-screened. To find out more, please contact Senior Center social worker Jackie Baddeley at 777-3155. Lively! Mondays 5/6 and 5/13, Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lively! Mondays is a drop -in discussion group for Cupertino Senior Center members to share ideas, No specific topic for this session. Drop -In Consultation Thursday mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. Jackie Baddeley, Senior Center Social Worker, offers drop -in office hours. Jackie will be able to discuss simple issues such as social security, avoiding a nursing home, available benefits and hiring help. If needed, follow up visits are available by appointment. Chinese translation is available every Thursday Blood Pressure Check 5/13 and 5/27, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 5/2 and 5/16, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Health care providers suggest having your blood pressure checked regularly. You can have your blood pressure checked on second and fourth Mondays (except during holidays), also first and third Thursdays. This service is open to everyone and is free. Housing Questions Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. By appointment, work with our housing ex- pert, one-on-one, to find out what alternatives are available in this area and how to apply. Chinese translator is available. Call (408) 777- 3150. HICAP appointments 5/9 and 5/23, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. 5/7 and 5/21, 1 st and 3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. By appointment only, call 777-3150. NI %Y C'lub,Organization Time Location Phone I Cross -Cultural Consortium City Hall 777-3331 7 p.m. Wed (5Cs) AI -ANON Family Group' 7:30 p.m_ 940 S. Stelling Road 734-5869 AI~ATEEN' 8:15 p.m_ Redeemer Lutheran 292-8897 Church, 940 S. Stelling Cupertino Sanitary Dist" 8 p.m 20065 Stevens Creek #C 253-7071 De Anza Optimist Club' 7:15 a.m Holder's Restaurant 2534424 Cupertino Optimist Club" 12.15 p.m_ Blue Pheasant 255-3212 Tandem Toastmasters* Noon Compaq, 10501 Tantau 865-1815 Cupertino Rotary Club' Noon Community Center 920-2224 Philotestan Rebekah #145 7:30 p,m Cupertino Odd Fellows 252-3954 Cup, Symphonic Band' 7 p.m Cupertino High School 262-0471 2 De Anza Lions Club" 6:45 a.m. Holders Country Inn 253-3219 Tours Cup_ Host Lions Club" 7:15 p.m. Manani's Restaurant 252-2633 Northwest Y Service Club' 7 p.m. Northwest YMCA 725-8195 20803 Alves Drive Cupertino Amateur Radio 7:30 p.m City Hall 345-8372 Emergency Service Women's Quilting Group' 9:30 a.m. West Valley Res. Church 253-2984 6191 Bollinger Rd. 252-0932 Connect Club I• Noon International House of 252-7054 Pancakes St. Crk. Blvd. Connect Club II• 8 a.m_ Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 Connect Club III* Noon Chamber of Commerce 252-7054 Rolling Hills 4H Club 7 p m Monta Vista Rec Center 2574745 Overeaters Anonymous' 7 p.m_ Union Church 541-9069 HP Communicators 7:00 a.m. HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T 650-691- Toastmasters #4606' 19055 Pruner' Ave_ 8724 3 Alcoholics Anonymous" 5:00 p.m Redeemer Lutheran 374-8511 Fri Fast Start Group Church 940 S. Stelling Rd De Anza Krwanis" 7:15 a.m. Intl. House of Pancakes 973-1456 4 De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946 Sat 6 American Legion Post 642 8 p.m_ 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 374-6392 Nion AI -ANON Steps for Living' 7:30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Rd. 379-1051 Take off Pounds Sensibly 6:30 p,m First Baptist Church 252-2434 TOPS 10505 Miller Ave_ Alcoholics Anonymous' 6-30 p m Redeemer Luth. Church, 650-903- I'ue� Women's Group 940 S. Stelling Rd. 0321 AI -ANON Family Group" 5:30 p.m Bethel Lutheran Church 379-1051 10131 Finch Avenue ToughLove' 7 p.m_ Bethel Lutheran Church 481-9236 7 Cupt. Toastmasters 4608' 6 p m HPIAgilent 5301 Stevens 973-7803 Tues Creek, Bldg. 50 Cupertino Kiwanis' Noon The Blue Pheasant 252-3830 Knights of Columbus 8 p.m_ 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 243-8462 4981' Cupeftino Men's Service' Noon The Blue Pheasant g Krazy Dazys Square 7 p.m_ Collins School 245-9155 Wed Dance Club" 9 Quota Service Club" Noon Blue Pheasant 252-8568 Thars (Aids hearing 8 speech impaired) Cupertino -West Valley 11:30 a.m_ 257-6138 Welcome Club 252-1529 10 Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm 267-3397 Fri Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 p.m. West Valley Pres Church 253-1232 11 Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m_ Sunnyview Retirement 255-9828 Sat Community McClellan Ranch 9:30 a.m_ McClellan Ranch 255-2422 Volunteers 13 Cupertino Odd Fellows' 8 p.m 20589 Homestead Rd, 252-3954 Mon BocyclelPed Adv. Com. 7:30 p.m_ City Hall 777-3240 Fine Arts League 7 p.m_ Community Center 777-0209 Friends of Copt Library 7:30 p.m Cupertino Library 253-8294 14 Southbay Toastmasters' 6:30 p.m Tandem Bldg_ 251, 10100 253-7622 Tues N_ Tantau, Rm. 1258 Sertoma Club" 7:15 a.m_ 1386 S. Saratoga- 252-2584 Sunnyvale Rd. 255-5293 Poets Society- 7:30 p.m Coffee Society 725-BO91 Viewfinders Camcorder 7 p m Community Center 252-2667 Club Cupertino Room 16 Toyokawa Sister City 7:30 p.m_ City Hall 257-7424 Thurs West Valley Republican 11:30 a.m_ 252-6312 Women 446.4144 Buic clelPed Adv. Com. 7 .m_ City Hall 777-3240 21 African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736-9282 Tots 22 Rancho Neighborhood 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool and 973-1600 Wed Association Recreation Facility 28 De Anza Youth Soccer 7:30 p.m Community Center Toes Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 Deadline f ur vihnnimig Ju»e ealerxkrr i»fcarmuhon is flay 1. Council Actions f/p Monday, April 1, 2002 Study Session, 4:30 p.m. Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval Discussion of the Sports Center project. Regular Council Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval Authorized transfer of $42,000 to purchase two standard, 3/4 ton pickup trucks with trailer - towing capabilities for the skate mobile. Directed staff to forward a signed letter from the Mayor to the City of Sunnyvale on the Ju- niper Networks Corporate Campus Draft En- vironmental Impact Report. The City of Sunny- vale is considering a proposed project by Juni- per Networks adjacent to the Moffet Field Na- val Air Station. The project proposes to re- place industrial and office buildings totaling 985,000 square feet. Council adopted resolution for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Alternative 2 totalling $225,046. Approved application of Chicago Pizza & Brewery, located at 10690 N. De Anza Boule- vard to demolish an existing restaurant and con- struct a restaurant and bar with 406 indoor and outdoor seats. Monday, April 15, 2002 5:30 p.m., Joint study session with the Hous- ing Commission regarding the City's Housing Program. Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval Regular Council Meeting Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval Authorize fine arts grants for Spring 2002 as recommended by the Fine Arts Commission. Authorized agreements with Santa Clara County in conjunction with Stevens Canyon Street Widening Project. Adopted renewal of the law enforcement contract with Santa Clara County for an addi- tional three years. Approved draft questions in Biennial Com- munity Survey with modifications and additions suggested by Council. 50 Agenda Previews C* City Council Monday, May 6, 2002 6:45 p.m., Council Meeting Presentation to graduating class of Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT). Name recommendations from the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission for two tot lots in the Oak Valley neighborhood. Authorizing staff to proceed with the devel- opment of traffic calming measures for Safe Routes to Schools and requesting an appropria- tion of for local share of grant funds. Authorizing a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2001-02 Transportation Devel- opment Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding. Amending resolution, which established a Cupertino Teen Commission. Appeal of City Manager decision regarding dispute of mobile skate park bid. The appeal was filed by Harrisbuilt. Set date for Teen Commission interviews. First reading of Ordinance Establishing the Cupertino Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission Adjourn to a joint study session with the Housing Commission on the Villa Serra project on Monday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. in Confer- ence Room A. Planning Commission City Council Chambers Monday, May 13, 2002, 6:45 p.m. Public Hearing Applicant: Mohan Uttarwar Location: 21620 Rainbow Drive Modification to development approval for a previous hillside exception, to allow a new swimming pool, deck, arbors and retaining walls in the rear yard. To mail, fold in thirds with return address showing. Tape at top. Or, Sound Off online at: http://www.cupertino.org/update/sound/sound.htm eJa4 Plod (— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — � I 5E66-K056 VO ONII213dnp and R�Oi O0£0 6 ONIIHUnO k Allp IIVH ADO 33SS32l00V A9 0IVd 39 IIIM 3E)ViSOd `d0 ONUU3dno 9Z£ 'ON lIWH3d IIVVY SSY13-1S21I3 TVH Al d3�1 ss3Nisne S31`d1S a311Nn ' 3H1 NI a31 W dI kdVSS@03N 3Jb'1SOd ON — — — — — — — — — — — — — — _. Cupertino Scene �CCity Hall L i 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Postal Customer Monthly City Meetings PRSRT-STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 May 1 Telecommunications Commission (Conf. 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