San Miguel News and Announcements
This home page is dedicated to news and announcements from San Miguel Neighbors about our Neighborhood. Follow this link if you would like to submit an article.
Save our Schools
Tired of overcrowded classrooms and no money for supplies, teachers, or counselors?
Saddened that arts and sports programs are on the chopping block at your kid’s school?
Shocked by closed libraries and elimination of basic homework assistance and special needs programs?
Disappointed that your student slated for transitional kindergarten won’t be able to attend?
Worried about the funding cuts slated to hit our community colleges?
Join us… Parents, teachers, administrators, students, activists, anyone who cares about education – all are invited to attend our free bus trip to Sacramento to talk with our legislators about protecting school funding.
· Sacramento Bus Trip Wednesday May 2, 2012 from 6:00am to 6:00pm
(bus will depart from Eastridge mall, Free transportation, free breakfast & lunch)
To RSVP for any of the following events please contact: Lara McCabe (408)299-5030 or lara.mccabe@bos.sccgov.org
Online Registration: http://bit.ly/bustrip2012
Posted by The-Vu Nguyen on 4/19/2012
Posted by Tara Martin-Milius on 4/10/12
Hello San Miguel Neighbors,
Just a quick reminder that this Thurs. April 12th at Coco's is the annual Tip-a-Cop breakfast from 7:00am to 10:30am. Come by and have a Sunnyvale police officer serve you breakfast or pour you a cup of coffee. The tips and Coco's donations from this event go to support the special Olympics so come on by and join SMNA at one of their two reserved tables for a wonderful breakfast for a great cause.
Posted by Luis Angulo 4/9/2012
The Peninsularies Barbershop Chorus, a Sunnyvale based non-profit organization dedicated to promote and continue Barbershop Singing in America, is having a free singing lessons program for anyone who would like to learn to sing or to improve their singing voice. Though we are an all male chorus, anyone male or female is invited to attend this free class (no strings attached). We hope you will be able to find space for us in your May newsletter!
Thanks so much,
John Hinkle
Chapter Development Chair, Peninsulaires
Posted by John Hinkle on 4/9/12
Hello,
The April 2012 Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association newsletter is attached. It can also be viewed at:
http://sunnyvaleneighborhoods.org/newsletters/2012/2012-04-sn-newsletter.pdf
Posted by Michelle Philips on 4/2/2012
Sunnyvale Cool Newsletter
March 29, 2012
Progress
Update of Sunnyvale's Green Building Code moves forward. Years in the making, Sunnyvale's citywide Green Building Ordinance went into effect in January 2010. (Also in January 2010, CALGreen, the first ever state green building code was implemented.) At the time of the adoption of the City ordinance the previous summer, regular updates of the code at eighteen month intervals were anticipated.
Last fall Council approved an update of the commercial portion of Sunnyvale's Green Building Ordinance. During the first part of this year Sunnyvale is considering the update of the residential and municipal building sections of the Green Building Ordinance. First staff held three outreach meetings to solicit input from residents and the business community. Next the Planning Commission and the Sustainability Commission held a joint study session on the topic. Most recently the staff recommendation was reviewed, discussed and evaluated by the Planning and Sustainability Commissions. The ordinance will ultimately go to Council, currently scheduled for the April 24 City Council meeting.
After study and consideration of public input, staff recommends that:
- All new residential construction, regardless of square footage, achieve 80 Build It Green GreenPoints as a minimum and 110 points for incentives (up from 70 and 100 GreenPoints, respectively);
- New residential construction be verified by a certified GreenPoint rater;
- New residential projects receive three GreenPoints for installation of electric car charging units at 3% of parking spaces;
- Major alterations (over $100,000 for single family residential and over $250,000 for multi-family residential) include applicable CALGreen items (CALGreen currently applies only to new construction.);
- New public facilities over 5,000 square feet meet LEED Silver requirements and consider LEED Gold;
- Public building alteration standards remain the same;
The update go into effect on October 1, 2012.
Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance. Also years in the making is the Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance, approved by Council late last year. The Ordinance goes into effect in two stages. Beginning June 20, 2012; groceries, convenience and liquor stores, large drug stores and other large retail stores will no longer be allowed to provide plastic single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout. Retailers may provide customers with paper bags made with at least 40% post-consumer recycled content and reusable bags specifically designed for multiple uses, as defined in the ordinance. Stores must collect a mandatory 10 cent charge from the customer for each paper carryout bag. (Plastic "product" bags for produce, meat, greeting cards, etc. are not affected.) The Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance will extend to the remaining Sunnyvale retailers on March 20, 2013. More information: Bringyourbags.inSunnyvale.com
Staff is leading an extensive outreach campaign to inform the community about the new ordinance before it takes effect. How can you help? To schedule a presentation to your group or to volunteer to help with outreach, please contact kcooke@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
Safe Routes to School. The Cupertino Union School District gave the go-ahead two weeks ago for the grant-funded Safe Routes to School program to set up projects in the four District schools in Sunnyvale next fall. This means that all Sunnyvale public elementary and middle schools are now included in the two-year program. (Safe Routes to School already had the strong support of the Sunnyvale Elementary School District and the Santa Clara School District.)
Those Sunnyvale schools included in the first year of the two-year program are already benefiting from pedestrian and bike safety events, such as assemblies and bike rodeos; parent training; and infrastructure improvements around the school. The other half of Sunnyvale’s K-8 schools will follow next year.
The Safe Routes to School program brings the County Public Health Department, the Sunnyvale Public Works and Public Safety Departments, and the school districts together to work in an organized way to improve the safety and health of our students.
Upcoming Events
Cool City Challenge presentation by David Gershon, author Low Carbon Diet. Monday, April 2, 2012; 7-9 PM; Lucie Stern Community Centere, Community Room, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Information at 650.329.2164 or 650.321.9594. Sponsored by Community Environmental Action Partnership.
Spring of Sustainability. Continues. Began March 26, runs through June 22. Listen live at noon on line or by phone. A FREE Daily Dose of Green Insights & Inspiration. World class speakers. Presentations available on-line for three days following original airing. Registration and more information: http://springofsustainability.com/
Second Hand Smoke presentation by Neil Klepeis, PhD, Stanford University. Wednesday, April 4; 5:30 PM; Campbell Room, Sobranto Center, 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose. Discussion of smoke-free multi-unit housing efforts. Those interested are invited to have their homes monitored for second hand smoke.
Frozen Planet #4. Sunday, April 8; 8-9 PM; Discovery Channel. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/frozen-planet/
Frozen Planet #5. Sunday, April 15, 8-9 PM; Discovery Channel. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/frozen-planet/
Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission meeting. Monday, April 16; 7 PM; West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Avenue. http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/CityGovernment/BoardsandCommissions/SustainabilityCommission.aspx
Silicon Valley Bike Coalition Advocacy Summit. Tuesday, April 17; 2-8 PM. Koresh Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $20. http://bikesiliconvalley.org/bike-summit-2012
Special Council Meeting and Outreach on Bus Rapid Transit Proposal. Tuesday, April 17, 7 PM; Community Room, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Portals/0/Sunnyvale/OCM/Clerk/TCMACWeb.pdf
Safe Routes to School Volunteer, Coordinator and Parent Workshop: Evaluation and Celebration. Wednesday, April 18, 9:30-11 AM; Sunnyvale Community Center. Registration: alice.kawaguchi@phd.sccgov.org
Sunnyvale's Great American Litter Pick-up. Saturday, April 21; registration at 8:40 AM, pick up starts at 9 AM and ends at noon; areas around Fair Oaks Park, Colombia Neighborhood Center, Sunnyvale Elks Lodge. Gloves, pick-up sticks and bags provided. To sign-up for a location or ask any questions regarding the event, call Environmental Outreach at (408) 730-7717, TDD (408) 730-7501 or e-mail wpcp@ci.sunyvale.ca.us.
Full Circle Farm's Annual Earth Day Fair. Sunday, April 22; 11-4 PM; Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale. FREE. Family-oriented. Kids Activities, Farm Animals, New Childrens' Garden, Contests, Demonstrations (Bees and Worms!), and dozens of Earth-Friendly Organizations celebrating our natural world. Live music (Andy Z), local food vendors. http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/earth-day/
Designing Healthy Communities: Searching for Shangri-La (film). Thursday, April 26; 7-8:30 PM; Laurel Room, Sunnyvale Senior Center, 550 E Remington Drive. FREE. Snacks provided. Short discussion follows. The final film from the 2012 PBS series, "Designing Healthy Communities." Dr. Jackson searches America for healthy, sustainable communities that can serve as models for the rest of the nation. His journey takes him to New York City, Charleston, SC, and the forgotten 1960s urban renewal project of Lafayette Park in Detroit, MI. Includes a study of what makes public spaces inviting. Presented by Sunnyvale Cool, Transition Silicon Valley, Films of Vision and Hope. Made possible by a generous grant of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Co-sponsored by Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter and Acterra. http://sunnyvalecool.org/node/229
Films of Vision and Hope: Urban Roots. Friday, April 27; Meet and Greet 7 PM, film and discussion 7-9:30 PM; World Centric, 2121 Staunton Court. FREE. Detroit, once an industrial powerhouse, is now devastated by the collapse of manufacturing and loss of population. See how dedicated Detroiters are working tirelessly, against the odds, to fulfill their vision of locally-grown, sustainably-farmed food.
Acterra Party for the Planet. Saturday, April 28; 6-10:30; University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto. Live music, dinner, dancing. Tickets $100 thru March 31, $125 beginning April 1. Honoring Debbie Mytels' 25 years of service. http://www.acterra.org/donate/party_for_the_planet.html
Sunnyvale Quarterly Neighborhood Association Leaders' Meeting. Monday April 30; 7-8:30 PM; Sunnyvale Senior Center.
Continuing...
Full Circle Farm Stand hous. Wednesdays and Fridays; 1:30-7 PM and Sundays 11 AM-3 PM. http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/about-2/
Full Circle Farm Volunteer Hours. Wednesdays and Saturday 10 AM-dark in the Education Garden. Sundays 9 AM-2PM, ages 16+ on Production Farm. http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/about-2/
Full Circle Farm Drop in Farm Tours. 3 PM Fridays. http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/about-2/
Shaped by Water Exhibit, Information and Programs at Los Altos History Museum. Through April 22, 2012. Museum open Thursday-Sunday, Noon-4 PM. Museum address: 51 S. San Antonio Road. http://www.losaltoshistory.org/water_events.html
Sign-up for Sustainable Sunnyvale, e-newsletter of the City of Sunnyvale Environmental Services Department: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001HTk7N6nZumK610ouvUfH0Q
Free City of Sunnyvale Composting Workshops. Second Saturdays, February-November; Murphy Park Building, 250 N. Sunnyvale Avenue; 10-noon. Next classes April 14 and May 12. Learn to make compost from yard trimmings and food scraps using backyard and worm composting methods. Registration required: recycling.in Sunnyvale.com or call (408) 730-7262 or TDD (408) 730-7501
California Native Plant Society-Santa Clara Valley web-page with calendar of events: http://www.cnps-scv.org/
Posted by Tara Martin-Milius on 4/2/2012
SMNA would like to congratulate the 4 Xmas light contest winners for 2011.
Thanks to all those neighbors who were able to put up Xmas lights last year making San Miguel look so festive during the holiday season.
Posted by Luis Angulo on 3/26/2012
The next session of SNAP, Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare, starts April 5. See:http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicSafety/EmergencyPreparedness.aspx. If you miss any session you can make it up next time so don’t hesitate to sign up. I have taken SNAP training and consider it invaluable. It’s not a question, if an earthquake is going to happen in Sunnyvale, but when! If you watched what happened in New Orleans and Haiti, then you can see how important it is to be prepared. You will not be able to climb over millions of other people to get out of Sunnyvale. You had better be prepared to stay in Sunnyvale on your own for 3 to 7 days. Are you ready?
The following is very pertinent to SNAP and Disaster Preparedness in Sunnyvale. I lifted it from State Senator Elaine Alquist’s recent newsletter. Check out the links:
Senator Elaine Kontominas Alquist California District 13 Representing the Heart of Silicon Valley
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: TOTALLY UNPREPARED CAMPAIGN
A 2008 study found that not nearly enough California residents are prepared for the next big earthquake. In response, three California agencies—the Seismic Safety Commission which I serve on, California Emergency Management Agency, and California Earthquake Authority—decided to try something completely different in 2011 to deal with this problem. The result was the Totally Unprepared Campaign: http://www.totallyunprepared.com/
Instead of preparedness being something we only think about once a year, Totally Unprepared maintains a year round editorial schedule that engages readers with video contests, interviews with earthquake survivors, and 20 webisodes of original content offering the preparedness message in a fun and easy-to-understand format.
Totally Unprepared tries to do things a little differently than a typical earthquake preparedness campaign. Why tell people what can happen during an earthquake when showing them works so much better? Ever wonder how a wine rack responds to an earthquake? Or bookcases? An aquarium? Framed photos? Check out the website and see how you can be better prepared when an earthquake does strike.
Click here as their Get Ready Quick, http://www.totallyunprepared.com/get-ready-quick/, links can help you survive an earthquake, or any other type of disaster.
Posted by Wayne Amacher on 3/26/2012
Posted by Michelle Philips on 3/26/2012
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If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child with a relatively small time commitment, San Miguel School in Sunnyvale has a great opportunity. They are looking for volunteers to read to children who are reading below grade-level. The program is called "Reading Partners" and is a successful model that is new to Sunnyvale. Please read below for more details and contact information if you are able to participate and help a child in our community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Reid Myers
Reidsmail@yahoo.com
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one tutor. one child. infinite possibilities.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, almost 90% of children in low-income households are reading below grade level. Reading Partners is a literacy intervention nonprofit that works to give students the reading skills and confidence they need to thrive in the classroom and unlock the opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty.
While Reading Partners has been in the Bay Area since 1999, this is our first year serving the city of Sunnyvale. Our Reading Center is based out of San Miguel Elementary School, located at 777 San Miguel Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. We currently have 58 enrolled students at San Miguel, and with your support we will be able to impact the lives of even more young readers.
We ask volunteers to commit to 45 minutes once per week to work with an elementary school student who is reading below grade level to improve their phonics and comprehension skills. All tutoring sessions are done one-on-one with a structured curriculum and the guidance of an on site staff member. No previous experience is needed and Reading Partners provides all training. On average, our students advance one grade level in reading for every 26 hours of tutoring they receive.
If you are interested in learning more, feel free to visit the Reading Partners website at: http://readingpartners.org/volunteer or contact our Outreach Coordinator Laura Burns at lburns@readingpartners.org or 408 834 9892.
Posted by Reid Myers on 3/20/12
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Posted by Tara Martin-Milius on 3/2/2012
Posted by Flaherty Ward on 3/1/2012
I hope you can forward this message to the San Miguel Neighborhood Association. Thank you!
Dear Neighbors,
We’d like to invite you to the first-ever Miniature Art Show and Raffle, being held during the month of March at the Sunnyvale Art Gallery. All proceeds from the Raffle will benefit Sunnyvale Community Services.
Thanks to dozens of talented and generous artists, we have over 110 small masterpieces (sized 10" X 10" or smaller) that will be on display during the month of March. We are thrilled to have such a strong reception from the art community for this first-ever art show fundraiser in Sunnyvale.
We hope you will be able to come to one of the Saturday receptions to meet many of the artists, or visit the Gallery during March.
Raffle tickets will be available for sale at the Gallery. You can also preview all the artwork and print a raffle ticket order form on the show’s website at: http://www.sunnyvaleartgallery.com/miniartshow/
Please help us spread the word to art lovers about the month-long show. We hope you can attend one of the receptions held the first four Saturdays in March. There will be live music and refreshments donated by local businesses. Invite your family and friends to enjoy local art, and we hope you will consider purchasing raffle tickets to benefit our local community!
Here are the art show details:
Gallery Open: March 1st - March 30th, 9am - 7pm daily (except Sundays)
Sunnyvale Art Gallery (Kimm's Flower Basket)
251 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA
Saturday Receptions:
Evening Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3rd, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Afternoon Receptions: Saturday, March 10th, 17th, 24th: 2:00pm -5:00pm
About Sunnyvale Community Services:
Our mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in our community. We welcome you to visit or volunteer at SCS anytime during the year. Volunteering as individuals or groups is a fun and rewarding experience in any season!
We hope to see you at the show during March!
Marie Bernard
Executive Director, Sunnyvale Community Services
(408) 738-0121 (work)
marie@mariebernard.com
mbernard@svcommunityservices.org
Posted by Marie Bernard on 2/29/2012
Hi All,
I am Laura Babcock, Director of the Heritage Park Museum, in Sunnyvale. As you may know, the city will turn 100 years old this year and we have a huge two-day celebration planned for August 25th and 26th at the Heritage Park site. It will begin with a parade from Fremont High School to the museum site at 10am on Saturday the 25th. There are many, many activities planned for the two days and we hope you will be able to join us and participate. The celebration event will be free of charge to all attendees.
I have attached a flyer giving some of the details of the celebration. Please print them out and Save the Date! There will be music and dance from the last 150 years, hayrides, wagon rides, covered wagons, gold panning, games, blacksmith demonstrations, 1912 General Store, model railroad, horseshoes and shooting marbles in the orchard,scavenger hunts, and much, much more... it will be a fun time for people of all ages!
I have also attached a registration form for entering one of the many contests we are holding -- the famous Scarecrow Decorating Contest. We hope many of your neighborhood associations will consider entering. It will be a fun way to involve as many residents as possible.
If you have any questions, please call the museum at 749-0220 Additional information will be posted to the web site at
www.sunnyvale100.com or the museum site at www.heritageparkmuseum.org.
thank you,
Laura
Posted by Laura Babcock on 2/27/2012
Community Tour of Sunnyvale's Water Pollution Control Plant*
March 10
9 - 11 a.m.
Do you know where the water from your drains goes? Find out by taking a tour of Sunnyvale's Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). For more information or to sign up call(408)730-7717 or e-mail wpcp@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us. Reservations required.
*For safety concerns, only youth aged 8 and above can take the tour.
Posted by Jackie Besoyan on 2/25/2012
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posted by Laura Babcock on 2/22/2012
United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County
invites you to the
UNSCC Neighborhood Spring Mixer
Saturday March 31, 2012
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
Welcome by
Linda J. LeZotte
Chair of the Santa Clara Valley Water District
Board of Directors
Guest Speaker
Senator Joe Simitian
Topic - 13 Tips for Successful Advocacy
Learn how to work with others to achieve a positive outcome when meeting with people you are hoping to influence
PLEASE JOIN US AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING…
Tour Grounds of Environmentally Landscaped Water District Property
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Great Opportunity to Network with Neighborhood Leaders
from throughout Santa Clara County
Variety of Informational Resource Tables
Eligibility for a Drawing for Several Great Prize
RSVP by email to RSVP@UNSCC.org
or Call Michael at (408) 564-2374
Attendance at the UNSCC Spring 2012 Mixer is City of San Jose CAP Grant Cycle 25 Class Eligible (Sign in is required)
posted by United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County on 2/22/2012
Hello,
Our next Quarterly Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association meeting has been finalized so we wanted to share the details with you:
Monday, April 30th
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Laurel Room (Senior Center)
We have a wonderful line-up of speakers, and you will leave the meeting with lots of useful information. The presenters will be:
Public Safety Chief Frank Grgurina
Solid Waste Division Manager, Mark Bowers
Recycling Manager, Karen Gissibl
Frank will provide an update of what is going on in the City from a public safety standpoint. He will field questions that you may have about Sunnyvale’s police officers and firefighters.
Mark and Karen will be providing information about the upcoming implementation of the Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance which has Phase 1 going into effect on June 20th. They will be explaining its implementation and also get you off to a good start by providing a reusable bag to each person in attendance, along with some other items you can use to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
As the date approaches I will be sending out an Evite, and also a request for questions that you want to ask the speakers.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Michelle
Posted by Michelle Philips on 2/17/2012
Posted by Tara Martin-Milius on 2/14/2012
Posted by Tara Martin-Milius on 2/14/2012
Celebrate wellness and bring the family to the City of Sunnyvale Fit & Fun Fair for an afternoon of fun, entertainment & valuable health and wellness information. Admission is free and takes place Saturday, May 5th, on the grounds of Columbia Middle School, 739 Morse Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Some free activities planned include:
• 5 K Fun Run/Walk
• Rock Wall, Obstacle Course, Jousting
• Columbia Neighborhood Center Grand Reopening Celebration & Tours
• Soccer Clinic
• Fun on the Run, Carnival Games & Prizes
• Free bike inspections & tune ups
• Health Screenings: diabetes, cholesterol, vision, BMI, blood pressure, oral health check for kids
• 65+ exhibitors showcasing health & family resources
• Nutrition information for the entire family
• Car Seat Safety Inspections (by appointment only, call 408-730-7179)
For more information about the Fit & Fun Fair, visit FitandFunFair.inSunnyvale.com or contact Alicia Gonzales, Youth & Family Resources Program Coordinator, at 408-523-8150 ext. 19 or agonzales@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
SUNNYVALE Fit & Fun FAIR SET FOR May 5
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Celebrate wellness and bring the family to the 2012 City of Sunnyvale Fit & Fun Fair for an afternoon of fun, entertainment, and valuable health and wellness information. Sunnyvale is once again teaming up with more than 60 local groups to showcase exciting demonstrations and offer family friendly activities. Admission, including ALL games, health screenings and activities are free! The fair takes place Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the newly expanded Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale (adjacent to Columbia Middle School).
Children can climb the rock wall, play in the obstacle course and have fun being active as they participate in games that will get them tossing, running and dancing! They’ll have a chance to learn about wellness and community safety as they win prizes, watch performances and explore a variety of Department of Public Safety vehicles including fire rigs, squad cars, and a rescue helicopter.
Bike safety tune ups will also be provided. There will also be dental resources and oral health checks for children. Adult health screenings, including diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and vision testing will be provided by health service technicians.
You can also have your car’s child safety seats checked for proper fit. Appointments are required, and can be made by calling (408) 730-7176. Information about child safety and injury prevention will be offered.
The 2nd Annual 5K KIDS Fun Run & Walk will take place at 9 a.m. on the Columbia Middle School Track. Each child will receive an official event tee shirt, goodie bag, and runner/walker number.
The public is also invited to attend and tour the newly expanded Columbia Neighborhood Center at the Fit & Fun Fair. The Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 10:30 am. The facility will be open to the community to tour and explore. The newly expanded Columbia Neighborhood Center will have over 23,000 square feet of space to serve the community by offering programming dedicated to community enrichment, recreation, education, health, and social services. Come out and celebrate with us!
For more information, or to volunteer, call Alicia Gonzales at (408) 523-8150 ext. 19, TDD (408) 730-7501, or e-mail agonzales@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us. Visit the Fair website at FitandFunFair.inSunnyvale.com or CNC.insunnyvale.com for information about CNC or the Grand Re-Opening event.
Posted by Alicia Gonzales on 2/14/2012
City of Sunnyvale
Spring 2012 Parent and Child Care Provider Workshops
Managing Challenging Behaviors in a Child Care Setting
Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale.
Janeen Rockwell Owens, seasoned child care professional, instructor, and preschool owner with over 35 years of experience in early care and education will discuss how to bring peace to your program with:
- Alternative strategies for managing difficult behaviors in the child care setting
- New and creative ideas on how to effectively work with parents with challenging children
- The best reaction to various situations and behavioral issues
- Understanding how our attitudes and responses will predict future behaviors
Let’s Move!: Fun Music, Dance Steps & Eating Tips for Healthier Kids Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale.
- Parents, Kids, and Child Care Providers will have a blast as we get moving with music, instruments, and steps that can be done at home or in child care that will encourage kids to be active while learning coordination, team work and having fun!
- Includes an interactive session with food experiments, a fun “ants on a log” project and kid-friendly tips for increasing overall physical activity, reducing screen time, and encouraging finicky eaters to enjoy healthier foods and beverages.
This workshop is conducted by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and The Health Trust and supports the efforts of the Let's Move! Child Care Initiative, a national movement championed by First Lady Michelle Obama that promotes healthier physical activity and nutrition for children in child care.
Fun with Different Learning Styles in the Classroom
Thursday, June 7, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
California Young World, Fairwood Campus, 1110 Fairwood Ave., Sunnyvale.
Discovering a child’s learning style can make all the difference in how easily they are able to learn. Highly rated and seasoned trainer, Janeen Rockwell Owens, will explore:
· Fun and creative teaching techniques to engage the unique learning styles of every child
· How to maximize the classroom experiences of children with diverse learning styles
· Specialized teaching tools and tips that identify the needs of multiple learning styles.
Space is limited, please register early. For more information or to register, please call 408-523-8150 or email childcareresources@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.
To find out more about the City of Sunnyvale’s Youth and Family Resources Program, visit childcare.insunnyvale.com
posted by Alicia Gonzales on 2/13/2012
Hi, All,
The NBC news should have some Sunnyvale news at 6, with downtown business owners...Apparently it was live at 5, but will be rebroadcast at 6.
Tara
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Posted by Tara Milius on 2/8/2012
Hello, Everyone,
Here is a report from Joint Venture Silicon Valley on the state of the Valley--FYI...
Tara
View it in your browser
Posted by Tara Milius on 2/8/2012
Hi, all,
Great news for us all!
Tara
___________________________News Release_______________________________________
APPLE TO OCCUPY NEW DOWNTOWN SUNNYVALE OFFICES
SUNNYVALE, Calif. –
Sunnyvale City Manager Gary Luebbers has announced that
Apple will join the ranks of high-tech businesses located in downtown Sunnyvale. Apple
will occupy the new 156,000 square-foot Town Center Office building at Mathilda and
McKinley avenues.
“This is an important step forward,” said Luebbers. Our entire community will benefit as
we see yet another large gain in the Town Center redevelopment project.”
Just a year ago, Nokia merged several of their Bay Area offices into a new regional
office. They selected a new office building on Mathilda and Washington avenues, next
door to what will now become Apple’s building. Nokia brought in some 500 employees
to staff their Town Center site, and Apple is expected to add 400 or so of their own.
“The gain in the daytime business presence of several hundred more people will provide
a boost to the City’s economy,” Luebbers added. “They will inject more business into
downtown and Murphy Avenue restaurants and shops.”
While the Sunnyvale Town Center redevelopment project has run into challenges as a
result of the economic downturn, the continued operation of Macy’s, the addition of
new Target store two years ago, the 2010 leasing of an entire 156,000 square-foot
office building and today’s announcement that Apple will occupy the second office
building are all signs of gaining forward momentum in the completion of the center.
Luebbers said he expects Apple will occupy the new office space in approximately the
third quarter of 2012. “When it comes to our Town Center redevelopment, this is not the
last of the good news we will be sharing.”
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Posted by Tara Milius on 2/8/2012
My name is Tracy Hern and I am the Crime Prevention Unit supervisor for the City of Sunnyvale, Department of Public Safety. I am writing to everyone to address an email string that is circulating throughout many Neighborhood Associations in Sunnyvale.
On Friday January 20, 2012 at approximately 10:30 pm a home invasion style robbery occurred in Sunnyvale. This robbery occurred in the Ponderosa Park area. No one was physically injured during this incident. The robbery began with a knock on the door of the residence and an unknown male accusing the home owners of providing drugs to a family member. This was simply a rouse to get the occupant to open the door. The occupant subsequently closed and locked the door, but the suspect forced entry by kicking the door. Once inside the suspect stole a laptop and made verbal threats to the occupants prior to leaving. The suspect was not armed and no weapon was mentioned or seen. A second subject was present, but never made entry into the house. This subject was arrested a short distance from the scene.
The primary suspect in this case is still outstanding, but our Robbery Detectives have solid leads they are investigating.
I would like to remind homeowners to keep doors and windows locked at all times. Although this may not completely stop an intruder from entering your home, it will definitely deter some of their actions. Also, be mindful of unknown visitors to your home. If someone comes to your door that you do not know, do not open it. Use the peep hole or window to let them know you are home and tell them you are not expecting anyone and ask them to leave. If the person engages you verbally tell them that you are calling the police and then dial “911” to report the suspicious person. Do not simply ignore them. This may give the person the idea that no one is home and they may try to burglarize this home.
There are rumors that this incident is just one of “several other occurrences” with the same ploy. I would like to reassure you that this was an isolated incident. Crime does occur in Sunnyvale, but home invasion style robberies are rare. There have only been three reported cases in the last year and they were months apart from each other and in completely different areas of the City. Sunnyvale is a safe community and it is because our community members, like you, report suspicious activity when it is occurring. The Department of Public Safety has a strong connection with our community and we all benefit from our partnership with the Neighborhood Associations.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tracy C. Hern
Lieutenant
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Crime Prevention Unit
thern@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
(408) 730-7114
Posted by Tracy C. Hern on 2/1/2012
Hi everyone,
Just letting you all know that we have added some tabs to the links page for Gary Luebber’s Blog, Jim Griffith’s Blog, Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Association web page and City of Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Association web page. Hopefully this will make it easier to keep up with what is going on in Sunnyvale for San Miguel Neighbors. (You may have to click on reload to flush out the cache for the links page to see the new links.)
Luis
Posted by Luis Angulo on 1/28/2012
Hello,
The attached minutes from the quarterly Neighborhood Association meeting were put together by a variety of people who took notes at the meeting. It was truly a group effort! They are written from the perspective that they can be read by those present at the meeting, and can also be forwarded along to the individual members of the neighborhood associations if a leader decides to do so (and we hope that they do!).
Thanks to all,
Michelle
Posted by Michelle Philips on January 28, 2012
Hi, Everyone,
This Study Issue Survey is one that City Council member Jim Griffith does annually to get input from the neighborhoods--He shares the final data with the rest of the City Council members (not your info). City Council will be ranking, rating, deferring and deleting study issues on February 3.
A study issue is an issue that is researched prior to council deciding whether it will become policy or not. Your input will help the council understand where the residents stand. These are tactical issues that require budget, so your participation can help shape the future of our neighborhood and of Sunnyvale, and let us all know where you want money spent.
Tara
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Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Subject: [sunnyvaleneighborhoods] Reminder: deadline for Jim's 2012 Study Issue Survey is approaching
To: Sunnyvale Neighborhood Associations <sunnyvaleneighborhoods@yahoogroups.com>
Just a quick reminder that the deadline for submitting entries to this year's study issue survey is this Sunday, January 29th at 11:59 p.m. If you haven't submitted your opinions yet, you can find the survey in the main menu of my blog site at http://www.dweeb.org Note that all individual submissions and personal information will be kept confidential. Also note that staff has provided write-ups for the six last-minute study issues. If you wish, you can take the survey again, and I will only count the final entry I receive for you. Thanks for participating! Jim
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Posted by Tara Milius on 12/17/2011
Subject: Intruder alert
Hello, Neighbors,
We just had another intruder last night who tried to get into a home on Amador and San Pablo. He drove a light colored medium-sized car with a "spoiler" on the back, appeared to be of average height and around 30 years old. He tried to the doors and went into the back yard, and was scared away by the owner.
With the economy so difficult for some, and the holidays here, please remember to keep your homes and cars locked. AND call 911 if you have anyone unknown around your home at night!
Tara
Posted by Tara Milius on 11/29/2011
Subject: Watch Out! Car thieves in neighborhood
Hi, Everyone,
On Monday, Nov 14, one of our neighbors off Amador close to the school had their car broken into. Their alarm went off, thieves were not caught...Our neighbors wanted to make sure you knew about this! So make sure to clear your car of valuables, and remember to lock your car! No one needs to have these challenges during the holidays or at any time.
Tara
Posted by Tara Milius on 11/20/2011
Press Release: Attempted kidnapping in Los Gatos this past weekend.
http://losgatos.patch.com/articles/police-man-tries-to-kidnap-girl-on-lark-ave
Press Release
11/14/11 10:45 AM
Scott R. Seaman, Chief of Police Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department
Los Gatos/Monte Sereno police investigate an attempted kidnapping of a 17
year old girl, on Lark Ave near the Los Gatos Creek Trail in Los Gatos.
At about 4:17 PM, Sunday, November 13, 2011, a 17 year old girl was
walking west-bound on Lark Ave on the north side of the street from the Los Gatos
Creek Trail when a vehicle slowed next to her, and the driver, a male in
his mid-forties offered to give her a ride. When she declined, he stopped his
car on the north curb ahead of her, exited the vehicle and opened the
passenger door. The suspect approached the victim on foot, grabbed her arm and
bent down as if trying to lift her. She pulled from his grasp, punching the
suspect in the face and kneeing him in the groin, which caused him to
double over in pain. The suspect released his grip of the victim, returned to
his vehicle and drove away west-bound on Lark toward Winchester.
The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male, approximately 45
years of age, 5'6" tall, 150 lbs, clean-shaven, with black, slicked-back medium
length hair. He was wearing a red t-shirt with a large circular logo on
the front, and dirty blue jeans with paint splatters on them. She said he had
no discernible accent, and she did not see any noticeable scars, marks or
tattoos.
The suspect vehicle was described as a small sedan, hatchback, or station
wagon, possibly a mid-eighties VW Jetta, or similar-looking vehicle. The
noteworthy characteristic of the vehicle was that it was dark brown in color
and had several large areas that were painted dark blue or black, as if the
vehicle was rusting and the dark paint was used to cover those areas. The
victim said that the vehicle had tinted rear passenger windows and a manual
transmission.
An alert flyer was distributed to all Santa Clara County law enforcement
agencies and this press release will be disseminated to Los Gatos and Monte
Sereno schools. Los Gatos/Monte Sereno police detectives are actively
investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this crime, or knows
of a person or vehicle matching that of the suspect description provided,
should contact Detective Kevin Elliott, at 408 827-3211.
For questions about this press release, please contact Sergeant Kerry
Harris at 408 354-6843.
Posted by Tara Milius on 11/20/2011
SMNA 2011 Holiday Dinner
Friday Nov. 18th at 5:30pm
San Miguel Elementary School
Come one, come all to celebrate a holiday dinner with your neighbors in San Miguel. Children’s Magic Show starts at 5:45—don’t miss it!
For your FREE “Meal and Raffle Ticket”
Call Elinor, 245-6355
Para Español, llama Herminia, 739-5860
ADMISSION with your ticket is a POTLUCK DISH (to serve 8-10 people) and ONE CAN of FOOD to be donated to Sunnyvale Community Services.
Turkey, Ham, Drinks and Tableware Provided by the San Miguel Neighbors Association
Posted by Luis Angulo on 11/14/2011
November Sale for Friends of the Sunnyvale Library
Hi, all
The next book sale for the Friends of the Sunnyvale Library will be Nov 19th and 20 at the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Saturday is a general sale from 10 am to 5 pm, with members of the Friends admitted at 9 am.
Sunday is the 5.00 bag sale.
Best selection on all categories, especially children's books, is on Saturday.
Cash, Check, and Credit/Debit cards accepted.
All proceeds benefit the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Please contact publicity@fotsvl.org with any questions.
Thanks!
Kathy
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Publicity, Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library
Posted by Tara Milius on 11/6/2011
Annual Creeks & Watershed Conference
Elizabeth Sarmiento has sent you a message.
Date: 10/21/2011
Subject: Annual Creeks & Watershed Conference
Join me to this year's Santa Clara County Creeks Coalition’s “Creeks and Watershed Conference” on Saturday Nov. 5, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at LinkedIn in Mountain View.
This year's Creeks Conference theme is "Healthy Creeks/Vibrant Bay". It will be an educational opportunity for all. Special guests include: Ron Blatman Executive Director of the KQED’s special “Saving the Bay”, Sam Schuchat, Executive Officer of the State of California Coastal Conservancy and Sally Lieber, former State Assembly Member for the 22nd District & Candidate for State Senate.
We'll learn how essential our connections to our creeks and the bay is in our daily lives; how each of us can take leadership roles in educating people about the challenges and opportunities we face. We will also recognize two local leaders, Florence and Phillip LaRaviere, as Creek advocates of the Year and David Lane, Watershed Steward of the Year.
For more information and to register visit, www.sccreeks.org/index.php/conference.html
Look forward to seeing you there!
Elizabeth Sarmiento
Posted by Tara Milius on 10/21/2011
SWNA is hosting Sunnyvale Council Candidates Meeting TODAY 6:45 PM at Washington Park Bldg.
Dear Sunnyvale Friends,
This is the reminder for the SWNA Candidates Forum TODAY.
When: Monday, October 10, 2011, at 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM.
Where: Washington Park Building (On Washington Ave. - take the west side of Washington Ave from Mary Ave. - the park is on the right hand side, before crossing Pastoria Ave., and the park building is near by).
This time we are holding the candidates forum for the Sunnyvale council candidates contesting in the upcoming elections. The candidates are:
SEAT 4 Dave Whittum
SEAT 5 Bo Chang
Pat Meyering
SEAT 6 Steve Hoffman
Jack Walker
Jim Davis
SEAT 7 Fred Fowler
Tara Martin-Milius
Maria Pan
Agenda:
- Refreshments and handing over the index cards to members for writing questions (15 Min.)
- Rules and format of the forum by moderator; Collecting the questions from the members (5 Min.)
- Introduction by the candidates (18 Min.)
- Candidates’ Forum Questions and answers session. (68 Min.)
- Candidates closing remarks (18 Min.)
Please come in large numbers to ask questions to the candidates, and know the candidates responses to your questions/concerns, so as to make a wise decision to vote for the correct candidates. Let your family, neighbors, and friends know about the meeting. This is a great opportunity to ask the candidates questions and have them address your concerns about issues facing your community. Please note that the meeting is starting at 6:45 PM this time.
With Regards, Gopal Patangay. Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Association.
Posted by Tara Milius on Oct. 10, 2011
Candidate Forum Q&A
This below links is to a compendium of all of the candidate responses to SNAIL questions...
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/23339301/503748005/name/SNAIL_SanMiguel_Questions.pdf
Posted by Tara Milius on Oct. 10, 2011
Sunnyvale Local Garden Share Announcement
St. Martin's Rummage Sale
St. Martin’s Rummage Sale Volunteers
590 Central Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA.
Date: Sept 17th and 18th, Time: 9 a.m. to 4 pm.
1955,56, 57 Thunderbird Coupes Car Show. Carnival for the kids, Bar-b-que, Indian, Filipino, and Mexican food.
St. Martin’s Parish Rummage Sale has filled its school gym with useful and vintage items. Donations accepted 8:00 to 4:00 Wed/Fri and 9:00 to 1:00 Sat until Sept 10 at St. Martin’s Parish Hall. Electronics, furniture, and software will be not accepted.
Contact: Karen Ferguson at karenferguson@compuserve.com
Thank you for your consideration!!! The proceeds go towards many things: our food pantry for those homeless members of our community, those laid-off and unemployed workers and anyone else in need & scholarships for low income families and their kids for education to mention a couple.
Posted by Karen Ferguson on Sept. 12th, 2011
Notice: On October 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM, the Sunnyvale Boxing Club will be knocking out litter in and around the following neighborhoods and roadways: San Miguel, Mathilda/Maude, Orchard Gardens and the Columbia Neighborhood Center. If you see one of our prized volunteers, please take a moment to thank them! For more information, contact Environmental Outreach at (408) 730-7717.
Thank you,
Jacqueline Besoyan
Posted by Jacquelin Besoyan on Sept. 8th, 2011
Posted by Tara Milius on Sept. 8th, 2011
Sunnyvale Cool is fortunate to host Alice Kawaguchi, of the Santa Clara County Health Department, to speak about the Safe Routes to School program and plans to expand it Sunnyvale. (The City of Sunnyvale has recently received a substantial VTA grant.) Alice's presentation would be especially interesting to parents and school staff and those interested in expanding non-polluting transportation choices. All welcome! Snacks provided.
Safe Routes to School Presentation
by
Alice Kawaguchi,Santa Clara County Department of Public Health
Thursday, September 87-8:30 PM
Toyota Sunnyvale
898 W. El Camino Real
Second Floor Classroom
Please forward.
Barbara Fukumoto
Posted by Tara Milius on Thur. Sept. 8th, 2011
Subject: Summer Seed Exchange
Hello everyone
It's time to gather in a local park and exchange some veggie seeds, garden talk and taste home grown tomatoes. We are hosting this year's Summer Seed Exchange on Saturday, the 27th of August in Cannery Park in Sunnyvale.As usual, we will have veggie seeds, some freshly made lemonade and munchies, and, resident gophers permitting, heirloom tomatoes for tasting.
Hopefully you will join us with surplus seeds and perhaps some garden treats as well. This is a casual meetup, so come and join us, and bring your gardening friends!
Where: Cannery Park, Sunnyvale
When: 27th of August, Saturday
from 1 till 3pm
More details: http://www.greensteaders.com/announce/seeexchange_2011_08_annouonce.html
Lidia and Markt
Posted by Julie Dewey on Thur. Aug. 11th, 2011
Sunnyvale Cool Newsletter
July 22, 2011
More movies, music, energy, garden and government...See you at the Garden Share?(Highlighting indicates events not listed in previous newsletter.)
Films of Vision and Hope, Transportation Solutions: Friday, July 22, 7-9 PM; Fenwick and West, 801 California Street, Mountain View. Free. These short films will inspire you about alternatives to car transportation and how alternatives can improve city environment and people's lives "Guangzhou, China's Winning the Future with BRT," "LA's Orange Line," VeloLiberte," "Cycling Copenhagen." http://transitionsiliconvalley.org/victoria-armigo/blog/films-vision-and-hope-reinventing-our-cities-free-film-series-July-8-through-ju
Film: "Plan B--Mobilizing to Save Civilization." an episode in the PBS series, "Journey to Planet Earth:" Friday, July 22, 7-10 PM; One Heart Center, 13005 La Cresta Drive, Los Altos Hills. Carpooling suggested as parking is limited. No admission; donations accepted. http://www.theoneheartcenter.org/
First time in Sunnyvale! Local Garden Share, Neighbors Sharing Food, Flowers, Herbs from Their Gardens: Sunday, July 24, 11 AM-noon; Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way. Free. Share in the bounty of our gardens--- homegrown fruit, vegetables,eggs, herbs, honey, and flowers! Bring what you have to share; take home something you don’t have. For questions contact Michelle Philips at michelle_philips@yahoo.com.
Sunnyvale City Council and Planning Commission Study Session on Lawrence Station Area Plan: Tuesday, July 26, 6-7 PM; Sunnyvale City Hall, West Conference Room, 456 W. Olive.
Energy Upgrade California Community Forum: Friday, July 29, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Santa Clara Government Building, 70 West Hedding Street, Isaac Newton Auditorium, San Jose. Free. http://tinyurl.com/BayAreaEUC
Films of Vision and Hope, "A Convenient Truth:" Friday, July 29, 7-9 PM; Fenwick and West 801 California Street, Mountain View. Free. In this inspirational film, you'll learn why cities around the world look to Curitiba, Brazil as the model for creative and enlightened urban planning. Over the past 40 years, Curitiba has demonstrated how to transform problems into cost-effective solutions that can be applied in most cities around the world. http://transitionsiliconvalley.org/victoria-armigo/blog/films-vision-and-hope-reinventing-our-cities-free-film-series-July-8-through-ju
Water-Efficient Landscape Education Series in Sunnyvale: Series Begins with "Water-Efficient Edible Landscaping," Saturday, August 6. Learn to beautify your garden & use water more efficiently. http://bawsca.org/docs/10_Fall_LandscapeEducationProgram_Flyer_FINAL.pdf Registration Required: landscape@bawsca.org
Sustainability 101--Regenerative Capitalism and Radical Regionalism: Creating Solutions at the Scale of the Challenge: Thursday, August 11, 9-11 AM; Santa Clara University. Free; registration required: http://www.sustainablesv.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=50
Full Circle Farm Full Harvest Feast Benefit Dinner: Saturday, August 13, 5:30-8:30 PM. http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/ Order tickets at fullcirclesunnyvale.org $95 for first ticket, $85 for the second.
Sunnyvale Sustainability Commission Meeting: Monday, August 15, 7 PM; West Conference Room, Sunnyvale City Hall, 456 W. Olive. Discussing proposals for next year's study issues. Agendas, minutes of past meetings, reports at: http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/CityGovernment/BoardsandCommissions/SustainabilityCommission.aspx
Friends of Caltrain Meeting: Friday, August 18, 8:30-10:30 AM; SamTrans Auditorium, San Carlos. Preliminary results of the line capacity study, which will be critical for telling if and how a "blended implementation" [of Caltrain and California High Speed Rail] is possible. Presentation on positive train control (CBOSS). Notes from July 1 meeting: http://www.greencaltrain.com/2011/07/caltrain-modernization-update/
Water-Efficient Landscape Series in Sunnyvale: Sustainable Landscape Techniques: Saturday, August 27. For the full list of classes in Sunnyvale and the County: http://bawsca.org/docs/10_Fall_LandscapeEducationProgram_Flyer_FINAL.pdfRegistration Required: landscape@bawsca.org
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Local Music Downtown!
Sunnyvale Downtown Association's Summer Music+Market Series: Wednesdays, June 29-August 31, Wednesdays 5:30-9:30, Murphy Street, Downtown. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=8vlepicab&v=001CtjM0WlZCWLi94sHS3W74_wXaU_0Wp_U7IhXoDoqzLDQEujyvsUzV1fjtm50O62wv9EuYTzOfRVa L3eYjGqVCksV2UZTJSdLTilzac8BTyHiWFEk4xqzMw%3D%3D
Sunnyvale Downtown Association's Musical Dining Experience, Saturdays, July 9-August 27, 5:30-8:30 PM: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=8vlepicab&v=001OlZyvMDk6bhF8J-2xuYqG04Ba9SXj013L6jydmYj1RaDSv3ai9WMvDYvbojD0qTKNDJb76q1kpcz7HqzZYgWQv6--z0EjoEpmF9R9nW_3_9urZ3rvds7Eg%3D%3D
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On-line video of the week: "The True Cost of Gas" by the Center for Investigative Reporting (5 minutes)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/22/true-cost-of-gas-video_n_882323.html The Sunnyvale Cool Newsletter is published electronically once or twice a month by Sunnyvale Cool, an all-volunteer group working toward a truly sustainable city. To un-subscribe, please e-mail the sender.
Posted by Tara Milius on Tue. Jul. 25th, 2011
Greetings!
The City of Sunnyvale will once again be hosting the FREE BAWSCA Landscape Education Series here in Sunnyvale. As a highlight, the program has expanded to include hands-on workshops that will provide attendees to actually create a model native, drought tolerant landscape that not only provides a hands-on learning opportunity, but will be a model landscape to inspire the community. If you are interested in attending any of the classes offered in Sunnyvale please contact BAWSCA at the contact information on the attached flyer. Please feel free to pass along the information to your friends and neighbors. Have a great day! Dustin ClarkEnvironmental Sustainability CoordinatorCity of Sunnyvale
Posted by Tara Milius on Tue. Jun. 30th, 2011
Outreach Meeting to Discuss the 2010 Update of the City's Urban Water Management Plant
This Thursday evening (6/23) from 6:00pm-7:00pm, City of Sunnyvale staff will be hosting an outreach meeting to discuss the 2010 Update of the City's Urban Water Management Plant (UWMP). The draft plan can be found on the City's website at: http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/Water/UrbanWaterManagementPlan.aspx
Staff will be available to answer questions about the UWMP, including the plan production process, and to discuss the issues addressed in the plan.
The UWMP was approved the Sunnyvale Planning Commission at its regular meeting on Monday, June 13th and is on the agenda for consideration by the City Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28th.
The meeting will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center, in the Neighborhood Room. The Community Center is located at 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. Interested parties are encouraged to attend.
If you have questions about the UWMP or this outreach meeting, please contact either myself or Val Conzet, Water Operations Manager at 408-730-7510.
Thank you,
Brendan McCarthy
Administrative Aide
Department of Public Works
P.O. Box 3707
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
Phone: 408-730-7565
Fax: 408-736-1611
Posted by Tara Martin Milius on Tue. Jun 22th, 2011
San Miguel Neighbors Association Barbeque and Games Event
Posted by Judy Santiago on Tue. Jun. 14th, 2011
Meeting to Discuss Firearm Sale
Dear Interested Party, Please note that this meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The flyer included the wrong day of the week (Thursday). Thank you.
Posted by Tara Milius on Tue. Jun. 14th, 2011
Plastic Bag Ordinance
Posted by Tara Milius on Tue. Jun. 14th, 2011
Older Adult Summit
I think we all have at least a special senior in our lives: A family member, a friend, a neighbor, a member of our faith group or someone who lives up the street. Well you probably know that funding for senior needs – housing, food, medical and behavioral health services, etc – are being proposed for cut at every level of government. For the past two years, I have served on the Mental Health Board and was particularly disturbed by the challenges members of the older adult community face in getting mental health services. This is very dangerous – we cannot ignore the needs of our aging family members, friends and neighbors!
I would like to invite you to join me at the Older Adult Summit on June 1, 2011. This FREE event will be held from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for FREE. This important event is being organized by my office along with the Mental Health Department and the Mental Health Board. This event will bring together service providers, older adults, and families or friends of older adults to talk about the mental health needs of seniors in Santa Clara County. We need to figure out what things prevent people from reaching these services (such as transportation problems, need care for grandchildren, don’t know about services available, etc.). We are going to use the information that we learn to develop a plan to improve the mental health care and support throughout the community. Given the current budget crunches we are seeing at all levels of government, it is important to make sure that there the holes in our services are filled so that we are making the best use of our money and that no one slips through the cracks. For more information or to register to attend the summit, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OA_Summit_2011408-885-5770
Sincerely,
Dave
Posted by Dave Cortese on Tue. May 31st, 2011
Sunnyvale Courier
News and Views for Sunnyvale
posted byTara Martin-Milius 5/17/2011
Proposed Utility Rate Increases Community Outreach Meetings
Posted by Nathan Truit on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Information from Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Hello Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association Leaders:
Do you know how to get emergency warnings sent to your cell phone, mobile device, email, or landline? Do you know where to tune on your AM radio to hear specific information about an event of importance in Sunnyvale?
Two resources are available to you as a Sunnyvale resident.
AlertSCC – Santa Clara County’s Emergency Alert Notification System
The City of Sunnyvale participates with other Cities in Santa Clara County in the confidential and free AlertSCC notification service. This service provides users with information and instructions in the time of an emergency on situations such as
- Flooding, wildfires and subsequent evacuations
- Public safety incidents, including crimes that immediately affect your neighborhood
- Post-disaster information about shelters, transportation, or supplies
Please sign up today by going to the AlertSCC website
http://www.alertscc.com/index.html
Alert 1680 AM – Sunnyvale’s Emergency Radio Station
There is a new radio station on the AM dial here in Sunnyvale, but you won’t be able to hear your favorite top-40 song on this station. Instead, you will hear important safety information during local, regional or national emergencies. Alert 1680 is now in operation at 1680 AM on your radio dial. This radio station is the brainchild of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety’s Office of Emergency Services and the Sunnyvale Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Funding for the system was made possible through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Alert 1680 will broadcast weather information provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 24-hours a day. If important information needs to be broadcast to the residents in the community, Public Safety staff can quickly access the radio system and either broadcast live or schedule pre-recorded information segments.
You will soon see signs around the community designed to heighten awareness to Alert 1680 AM. Alert 1680 is part of the City’s overall public notification system during emergencies, which includes Alert 1680, the news media, the City’s Web site, cable television and the County’s SCCAlert notification system.
I encourage you to sign up for AlertSCC as well as to set your AM Radio preset to 1680 AM. Both of these resources will be important sources of information for you in time of an emergency.
Steve Drewniany, Deputy Chief
Bureau of Special Operations
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Posted By Nathan Truit on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sunnyvale Community Workshop - Lawrence Station Area Plan
Hello Sunnyvale Community Members:
You're invited to attend a Community Workshop on the Lawrence Station Area Plan at the Sunnyvale Library on Thursday, May 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attached is a flyer in pdf format. For more information, please visit LawrenceStation.inSunnyvale.com or call Surachita Bose at (408) 730-7440.
Nathan Truitt
Program Coordinator
Office of the City Manager
City of Sunnyvale
PH 408-730-7472
FAX 408-730-7696
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov
Posted By Nathan Truit on May 6, 2011
Disaster Preparedness Conference for Neighborhood Leaders
Brought to you by:
NHSSV Neighborhood Leadership Team,
San Jose State University Collaborative for Disaster Mitigation
United Neighborhoods of Silicon Valley
Coalition of Neighborhood Action Committees
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
San Jose State University Engineering Auditorium
Registration closes May 31st, 2011
Event Registration Form
Neighborhood Association:
Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Fax:
Number of Residents attending:
Please mail, fax or email the completed form to:
NHSSV
Attn: Jaime Angulo/Disaster Preparedness Conference
1156 N 4th Street
San Jose, CA 95138
Email: jangulo@nhssv.org
Fax: (408) 279-4100
Phone (408) 279-2600 ext. 1290
Parking permit and map will be emailed with your registration confirmation.
Attendees can also get CAP Cycle 24 Class Training Credit for Attending
Posted by United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tip A Cop Breakfast Pictures
It was a fun morning at Coco’s having coffee served by Sunnyvale Police officers and the Special Olympics Athletes. Here are a few pictures from the breakfast
Posted by Luis Angulo on Wednesday, May 6, 2011
SMNA’s 2011 April Yard Sale
The SMNA’s yard sale was a success. We had a steady flow of yard sale buyers come and go throughout the day. Here are some pictures from the event.
We want to thank the Armenian Gourmet Restaurant at 929 E Duane Ave for letting us use their parking lot for the sale. We would also like to thank all of those neighbors that donated yard sale items and a extra thanks to those that volunteered their time to help setup, sell, deliver and pack items at the event.
Swap Meet at Neighborhood Church
When: Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 21 from 8:00AM to 6:00PM.
Where: 1028 Awanee Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
More information: cochair@smneighborhood.org
Posted by Luis Angulo on Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Gateway Neighborhood Center Grand Opening !
When: May 19, 2011, Thursday
Where: Trinity Church Gateway Building, 477 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale
Schedule:
3:30pm: Refreshment & Tours
4:00pm: Speakers & Dedications
4:30pm: Boxing, Wrestling & more...
Hosted by: Trinity Church, Reach Potential Movement
Featuring: Sunnyvale Boxing Club, Sunnyvale Wrestling Club and more!
More information: 408-730-7140
Posted byTara Martin-Milius on May 3, 2011
Tip-A-COP Breakfast
Please join SMNA in supporting the Tip-A-COP event at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant, 1206 Oakmead Pkwy, on Thursday, April 21 from 7:00am-10:30am. Have your breakfast served by Sunnyvale’s finest.
Posted by Luis Angulo on Apr. 11th, 2011
Accident Fountain
Reminder to drive safely.
Apr. 7th, 2011 by Luis Angulo
Fremont High School Play
FHS Theater Productions is proud to present for your entertainment a play called “Our Town” on Fri., Sat. and Sun. April 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Come and see what the high school students have been working on and enjoy an evening at the theater.
Tickets are on sale at the show. For more details, view the Fremont High School Calendar at:
Our Town presented by FHS Theater Productions
Posted by David Angulo on Mar. 30, 2011
Duane Construction Continues
Construction worker on the Duane Ave. project testing water pressure.
Photo by Virginia Angulo. Posted by Luis Angulo on Mar. 27th 2011.
Xmas Light Contest Winners
Congratulations to the three Xmas light contest winners. Here are the three lucky winners holding their $50 prize.
Posted by Luis Angulo on Mar. 10th 2011
Las Posadas Celebration
Title: Las Posadas Celebration
Location:
Columbia Neighborhood Center
785 Morse Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3010
Time: Dinner is at 6:30pm and the Procession is at 7:30pm
Bring the whole family and join us for music and a traditional Las Posadas procession. Bring a flashlight and warm coats.
Enjoy a Pot Luck SupperBring a Disk to Share
| If your last name begins with: | Bring: |
| A-C | Desserts |
| D-M | Side Dishes |
| N-Z | Main Courses |
Posted by Luis Angulo on Mar. 10th 2011
SMNA Christmas Light Contest
Dec. 15th, 2010 by Luis Angulo
Title: SMNA Christmas Light Contest
Location: San Miguel Neighborhood
Description: SMNA will be holding their annual Christmas Light contest. During the week of Dec. 20th, SMNA judges will be walking the neighborhood looking at all of the beautiful Christmas lights within the neighborhood.
SMNA 2010 Holiday Dinner
Title: SMNA Holiday Dinner
Location: San Miguel Elementry School Cafeteria
Description: SMNA will be hosting their annual holiday dinner with entertainment and prizes for the kids, food and drink for all. Hope to see you all their.
Start Time: 6:00pm
Date: 2010-11-19
End Time: 8:00pm
Posted by Luis Angulo onNov. 17th, 2010