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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.
Sister City Delegation from Copertino, Italy
On Monday, April 22, the City was pleased to host a delegation of three students and one chaperone from Copertino, Italy, one of our four sister cities. The delegation’s visit consisted of a tour of Cupertino Community Hall, City Hall, and the Cupertino Library as well as a tasty lunch catered by local business La Pizzeria.
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Summer Recreation Schedule - Available Now!
Experience the best of summer with Cupertino Parks and Recreation. Whether you're seeking an exciting summer camp, engaging activity, or enriching class, the City's Parks and Recreation has you covered. For those aged 50 and better, take advantage of the summer edition of The 50+ Scene on pages 48 to 61, packed with exciting activities, events, trips, and social opportunities designed just for you.
Find an activity at cupertino.org/recreation.
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2024 Earth and Arbor Day Festival
On Saturday, April 20, the City of Cupertino celebrated its 16th annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival. This year, Cupertino’s festival hosted 90 tabling partners, 102 volunteers, 7 sponsors, and presented 12 performances. Activities included a rock-climbing wall, Recycletek truck, Beam solar chargers, electric vehicle demonstrations, upcycled crafts, planting seeds, waste sorting, face painting, live performances on a solar-powered stage, and food trucks. A proclamation recognizing Arbor Day, was presented by Mayor Mohan, followed by tree planting at Wilson Park. Hundreds of attendees gathered in excellent weather to learn, play games, and enjoy the day.
<hack> Cupertino Recap
On Saturday, April 13, to Sunday, April 14, the Parks and Recreation department hosted its annual <hack> Cupertino. This overnight hackathon for 13 to 18-year-old aspiring coders had more than 65 participants, making up 18 teams. Each team was tasked with developing practical solutions for this year's secret theme, Accessibility. After 13 hours of coding, the top spot was claimed by The Funky Monkeys, Aravindkrishna Arivudainambi, and Vyaas Baskar, who developed CrossSight, a truly innovative solution. Second place went to Big N Small, Dhanush Ekollu, and Harjyot Singh Sahni for their impressive creation, HearIt. Third place was secured by Oreos!, Aariana Shah, Riya Ganti, and Siya Singh for their outstanding project, Book-Easy.
Thank you to all who participated and supported the event, and we hope to see you at next year's <hack> Cupertino!
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This Weekend: Cherry Blossom Festival
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival honoring Cupertino’s Sister City of Toyokawa, Japan, will be held this weekend on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at Memorial Park. The event offers a wide selection of Japanese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, arts and crafts, and clothing for sale. All-day entertainment takes place in the Amphitheatre. The festival benefits the non-profit Cupertino Sister City Committee, which promotes friendship and student exchange programs between the two cities. Local non-profit organizations supporting services for disadvantaged youth and sports, music, and language programs will have booths to raise funds for their groups.
For further information about the Cherry Blossom Festival, call the Cupertino Sister Cities at (408) 252-2303 or visit cupertino.gov/sistercities.
April is "Distracted Driving Awareness Month"
Every text can wait; your safety can’t. No conversation is worth risking your life. Take the
pledge today to keep your eyes on what truly matters. April is "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and the County of Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services are working to increase awareness about distracted driving. Share your commitment to drive distraction-free on social media. Challenge friends. Become an advocate for change. Together, we can make our roads safer.
For more information, visit justdrivescc.org.
BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
Are you curious about the future of transit in Silicon Valley? VTA is hosting a detailed discussion on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project on Monday, April 29. This transformative project will extend BART service through downtown San Jose to Santa Clara, enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the region. Learn about the route, new stations, and innovative features.
For more information and to reserve for a spot, visit the ASK VTA Event Page.
Business Spotlight: Sun Design Center
Discover the hidden gem within Cupertino's bustling business scene – Sun Design Center. Recently, on April 9, Economic Development staff visited Sun Design Center at 20149 Stevens Creek Blvd, as part of the Cupertino Business Outreach Program. As a prominent importer, wholesaler, and retailer of distinctive home design merchandise on the West Coast, Sun Design Center welcomes the community to explore its singular interior design showroom. If you're a homeowner seeking to elevate your space or a professional in the industry, immerse yourself in an array of exclusive offerings from exotic surfaces to exquisite marble slabs, luxurious tiles, pristine porcelain, intricate natural stone mosaics, premium wood flooring, and custom cabinetry.
Rainbow Art Studio moves to Stevens Creek
Rainbow Art Studio has moved! Since 1993, Rainbow Art Studio has been encouraging students of all ages to develop their artistic skills in print making, water color painting, charcoal, and more. Rainbow Art Studios new location is at 21580 Stevens Creek Blvd. #211.
For more information, visit their website at rainbowstudioart.org.
West Valley Community Services presents a Housing and Resource Fair
May is Affordable Housing Month and West Valley Community Services is hosting a Housing and Resource fair at Moreland School District. The Fair will be held on Thursday, May 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.
For more information about West Valley Community Services, click the link here.
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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
- City Manager's Office
*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 highlighting exciting and essential news around Cupertino. We look forward to sharing important updates and events.
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 April 8 through April 21 can be accessed here.
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