Cybersecurity Public Education 2023
Livestream Tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. Click your preferred link and watch live: cupertino.org/youtube or cupertino.org/webcast.
 Anyone can fall victim to cybercrimes. Join the City of Cupertino and the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission (TICC) for a two-part cyber fair and panel discussion on Saturday, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue to learn about cybersecurity and avoid becoming a victim.
Schedule:
- 9:45 to 11 a.m. – Panel Discussion
- 11 a.m. to 12 noon – Science Fair
After the presentation, attendees can ask questions during the Q&A. Due to the importance of this topic, this presentation will be recorded and made available on the City’s website. You can also stream the event live at cupertino.org/youtube or cupertino.org/webcast.
ARK Open Houses: Community Emergency Response Sites
 On September 16 and 17, the Citizen Corps will host ARK “open houses", which serve as coordinating points for community emergency response, gathering locations for volunteers to support the City in an emergency, and a place for residents to receive more information.
During National Preparedness Month, volunteers from the Cupertino Citizen Corps will be sharing information about the ARKs to promote neighborhood preparedness, provide tours, and general preparedness tips. Learn more about the resources and tools available to you at any of the locations below:
Saturday, September 16
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Monta Vista Zone 1, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Monta Vista Fire Station, 22590 Stevens Creek Boulevard
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De Anza Zone 5, 12 noon to 2 p.m. at De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Parking Lot C
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Regnart Zone 2, 3 to 5 p.m. at the former Regnart Elementary School Campus, closest address is 1134 Yorkshire Drive
Sunday, September 17
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Lawson Zone 4, 9 to 11 a.m. at Lawson Middle School Campus (cross streets Vista Drive and Forrest Ave)
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Garden Gate Zone 3, 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Garden Gate Elementary School Campus (on Greenleaf Drive next to the basketball courts)
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Creekside zone 6, 3 to 5 p.m. at Creekside Park in the Northwest corner (cross streets Miller Avenue and Calle de Barcelona)
To volunteer with the Citizen Corps and for more information, email oem@cupertino.org.
Rise Housing Solutions and City of Cupertino Below Market Rate (BMR) Virtual Workshop
 On Monday, September 18 from 6 to 7 p.m., Rise Housing Solutions will host the annual City of Cupertino Below Market Rate (BMR) Virtual Workshop. Members of the public are invited to join for an overview of the City’s BMR Ownership and Rental programs, how to join the 2024 waitlist, requirements of the program, eligibility process, and real time Q&A. The 2024 waitlist and application period will be open October 1 through 31. For more information, please contact Rise Housing at cupertino@risehousing.com or (415) 301-5448. Register here: http://bit.ly/3sutgpm
Annual Citywide Garage Sale
 The 18th Annual Citywide Garage Sale will be Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Find good deals, help keep items out of the landfill, and meet your neighbors at more than 150 sales throughout Cupertino. Items typically sold at garage sales include used clothing, books, toys, household decorations, sports equipment, board games, furniture, and appliances. Access the online map to find sales and items at cupertino.org/garagesale. Printed maps are also available at Cupertino Library, Quinlan Community Center, and Cupertino Senior Center.
Coastal Cleanup Day
 Your help is needed. Be the solution to water pollution and sign up for National River Cleanup Day, an international day of action to protect our creeks, rivers, and wildlife from trash and debris. The City of Cupertino is hosting a community creek cleanup on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Regnart Creek, 10295 Parkside Lane, Cupertino, CA 95014.
Gloves, trash grabbers, and other tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water to stay hydrated and dress for safety. Please wear close-toed shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and sunscreen. To participate, please register at: eventbrite.com/e/ccd-2023-site-30-regnart-creek-cupertino-registration-698715465767
10th Anniversary Fall Bike Fest
 Strap in for Cupertino’s 10th Anniversary Fall Bike Fest on Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza, 10350 Torre Avenue. This year’s festivities will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate ten years of the event.
A variety of new and returning favorite activities will make this year’s Bike Fest one you won’t want to miss. Learn more at cupertino.org/bikefest.
Silicon Valley Fall Fest Recap
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On Saturday, September 9, the Rotary Club of Cupertino hosted the Silicon Valley Fall Fest, an event they have organized for the last 40 years.
City staff from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Community Development Department (CDD) attended the event to conduct community outreach and engagement. Staff and volunteers also provided a first aid booth, volunteer recruitment, and hazard awareness education.
Staff collected feedback from residents to help inform the update to the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan here. The Sheriff's Office and Santa Clara County Fire Department joined OEM in emergency preparedness education.
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Cupertino Historical Society Social
Join the Cupertino Historical Society at the Quinlan Center on Friday, September 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the opening of the Painless Parker Exhibit and some light refreshments. RSVP here to join.
Heritage India Fair 2023
The Heritage India Faire Konarak Festival will be on Saturday, September 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. presented by the Cupertino Bhubaneswar Sister City Initiative. The festival will include music, food, art, vendors, and dancers that you won't want to miss. For more information, call (510) 759-7800 or email heritageindiafaire@gmail.com.
MedAssist
 If you are enrolled in a health insurance program and are forced to pay high out-of-pocket costs for life-saving medications such as anti-diabetics, asthma inhalers, or epinephrine auto-injectors, the MedAssist Program may be a resource available to Santa Clara County residents. For more information, visit here.
Registrar of Voters is Hiring
 The County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters' Office is now hiring. They are currently recruiting for various positions throughout their organization and are looking for individuals interested in contributing to their community for the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. They are also seeking Bilingual staff to join them. Apply today here.
Apply Now for the 2023 Artist Awards
 Every year, the City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Arts and Culture Commission choose a Distinguished Artist, Emerging Artist, and Young Artist to recognize. These awards are presented to deserving artists in recognition of local talent in visual, verbal, and performing arts while preserving and advancing the arts for the benefit of the Cupertino community. Winners receive public recognition and a cash reward. Apply at cupertino.org/artawards.
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