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Welcome to Cupertino Connect
Cupertino Connect is your essential guide to important news, local events and the latest happenings around our vibrant City. This newsletter is a twice-monthly compilation of items of interest from the City and our partners. We hope you enjoy reading it. To subscribe, visit cupertino.org/cupertinoconnect.
 The City of Cupertino Public Works Department closed eastbound Stevens Creek Boulevard between Wolfe Road, Miller Avenue, and Finch Avenue on Wednesday, October 11, with an anticipated reopening of lanes on Friday, November 10. Westbound lanes through this area on Stevens Creek Boulevard will remain open.
The road closure is being enacted to allow for construction of emergency repairs and is expected to last four weeks. We encourage you to use alternative routes during this time. A temporary detour will be set up directing vehicles to proceed north along Wolfe Road, east along Vallco Parkway, and south along Tantau Avenue, back to east-bound Stevens Creek Boulevard.
For more information and to view an interactive map, click here.
If you have any questions, please call (408) 777-3354 or send an email to capitalprojects@cupertino.org.
 988 is the new National Suicide Hotline if you or a loved one is experiencing distress, thoughts of suicide, or just need to talk. Those calling from area codes 408, 650, or 669 will be routed to the Santa Clara County Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifelife (CSPL), a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline.
For more information about 988 and suicide prevention, visit scchope.org.
For more resources, visit the City's mental health page at cupertino.org/mentalhealth.
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 Please join us for this year’s annual Public Safety Forum on Thursday, October 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road. Connect with your local and regional public safety officials and discover what you need to know about Cupertino public safety, disaster preparedness, volunteer opportunities, and more.
For more information, visit cupertino.org/publicsafetyforum2023.
 The Cupertino Senior Center is excited to announce its annual Hidden Treasures event scheduled for Thursday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With hundreds of items to choose from, Hidden Treasures is the perfect opportunity to search through hundreds of items and find unique antiques, artwork, handknits, toys, glassware, houseware, jewelry, and much more.
For more information, visit cupertino.org/hiddentreasures or call (408) 777-3150.
Calling all Youth-Led Organizations! Apply to be selected to paint a window at the Quinlan Community Center for display this Fall and showcase your organization's creativity by submitting a window painting design proposal by Friday, October 20. This fun and free teen event will take place on Friday, October 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road. Expect a fun-filled evening with music and snacks!
Apply to be part of this event now by visiting bit.ly/3PodW5A.
 Get ready for a fang-tasticly good time at the City's annual Monster Mash Halloween bash on Saturday, October 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. Wear your most spellbinding costume and spend the evening playing games, trick or treating, and making spooky crafts. Then, strut your stuff in the costume parade at 7:30 p.m. It's a night of frights, delights, and spooky fun!
Hurry, grab your broomsticks and register at bit.ly/3KtjkTj today! Register before October 22 and save $5.
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The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Bay Area Diwali Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cupertino Memorial Park. This event is a showcase of multicultural music, dance, fun kids zone, workshops, arts and crafts, and delicious food. There will be free parking at De Anza College parking lots A and B. Let the Chamber know you'll attend! RSVP here.
 Throughout the year, you may have seen the 30+ artist-painted rabbits sprinkled around our community as part of the Year of the Rabbit celebration, organized by Cupertino Rotary.
While the rabbits will be auctioned off from October 9 through 16, you can see them in person at the Cupertino Library from Saturday, October 14 through Sunday, October 15. This is your last chance to see them all in one place before they hop away!
Learn more about the exhibition and the action at cupertinorabbits.com.
Scouting for Food is an annual food collection drive, and one of the many service projects conducted by the Boy Scouts of America.
870,000 Bay Area residents and a quarter million residents within the Boy Scouts of America Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council's geography lack adequate access to food. Scouts and volunteers can help make an impact by participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive.
You can participate as an individual, family, or group to distribute door hangers in your neighrborhood the week of October 21 through November 3. Links to an online map and instructions are on the Council Website for Service.
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Ice Cream Social
 On Thursday, September 28, students, parents, and teachers from both our Cupertino Preschool classes gathered for a delightful ice cream social. This event provided parents with a wonderful opportunity to connect and foster stronger parent-to-parent relationships.
Cupertino Fall Bike Fest 2023
 On Saturday, September 30, the City of Cupertino Public Works Department through the Safe Routes to School program, with the help of 100 volunteers, hosted the City’s tenth annual Fall Bike Fest. This family-friendly event encourages the community to discover the benefits of biking, provide education on how to stay safe, and foster joy through 28 fun bike-related activities--including upcycled “bike part jewelry,” bike-powered spin art, and a sledgehammer contest.
Teen Movie Night
 On Saturday, October 7, the Cupertino Youth Activity Board reigned in a new school year by holding a free Teen Movie Night at the Quinlan Community Center. More than 55 teens swung by to catch the thrilling Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and indulged in free nachos and popcorn.
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City Hall Contact Information
The following departments are available by phone only on Fridays:
- Building (408) 777-3228
- Business License (408) 777-3221
- Planning (408) 777-3308
- Public Works (408) 777-3354
- Finance (408) 777-3220
*Please note some lines may be unattended from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Any non-urgent service requests for trees, roadways, sidewalks, trash, or parks can be submitted at cupertino.org/311. For urgent requests after hours, contact Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.
The Scene
The Scene is the City's official quarterly publication to highlight exciting and important news around Cupertino.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and the City is here to help you learn how to save lives and quickly recover when disaster strikes. Check out what the Office of Emergency Services is doing to help prepare the community in the latest edition of the Cupertino Scene. Plus check out upcoming events like the 10th Annual Fall Bike Fest, the Citywide Garage Sale, and the new Cybersecurity panel.
Please note: Due to the ongoing impacts to the City of Cupertino's budget, the Cupertino Scene will be reducing the frequency of publication from a monthly schedule to a quarterly schedule. You can expect the next winter issue on Friday, December 1.
Download and read at cupertino.org/scene.
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Please send us an email: communication@cupertino.gov and we look forward to hearing from you!
Law Enforcement Reports
The Sheriff’s weekly report for September 25 through October 8 can be accessed here.
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