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In addition to City-sponsored events, the Community Events Calendar includes non City-sponsored events. Events posted to this calendar do not necessarily imply endorsement by the City of Sunnyvale. The calendar serves as an information-only resource for the community.
JULY 2008
Tuesday, July 1
- No City Council Meeting (Summer Recess)
Wednesday, July 2
- Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20 – 8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course.) For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com .
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Monthly Meeting: 1:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Senior Center, 550 E. Remington. For more information contact Nellie Durand at (408) 296-3805.
- Silicon Valley Toastmasters: 5 p.m., 260 S. Sunnyvale, Suite #4. Become a better speaker and leader. For more information, contact Sarah Newman at (866) 387-4086 or visit http://siliconvalley.freetoasthost.com .
- Downtown Music and Market Series: The Hitmen (rhythm & blues), 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, July 3
- SNAIL Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m., Columbia Middle School Teacher's Lounge, 739 Morse Avenue. For more information contact Jim Quaderer at (408) 737-9479. For more information about starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
Friday, July 4
- City Offices Closed (in observance of Fourth of July)
- Star Spangled Sunnyvale - Community Picnic at Baylands Parks: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., 999 Caribbean Drive. The Department of Parks & Recreation invites you to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a good old fashioned picnic at Baylands park. On this day, all picnic sites will be free and available on a first come, first served basis and parking is free for Sunnyvale residents with valid ID, a savings of $5. The park opens at 8 a.m. and closes one and a half hours after sunset. All group picnic sites have extra-large barbecue grills, electricity and water, layout tables, shade structures, and cans & bottles recycling containers. Play structures and restrooms are nearby. Between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., Rock Lerum, a veteran performer at the Hands On the Arts Festival, will be roving the picnic areas as a stilt walker and juggler; The Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Fun on the Run vehicle will also be onsite to provide free games and activities for elementary school-aged children. To protect wildlife, pets are not allowed in the park. The event is sponsored by the City of Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call (408) 730-7751.
Saturday, July 5
Sunday, July 6
- Fair Oaks Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fair Oaks West Club, 655 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. A volunteer organization devoted to developing speaking, thinking and listening skills. For more information contact Hanh Chau at (408) 251-2521, hchau1@aol.com or visit http://geocities.com/fairoakstoastmasters/
Monday, July 7
Tuesday, July 8
- No City Council Meeting (Summer Recess)
- Caregiver Support Meeting: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., 535 Old San Francisco Road. Are you care giving for a person with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease? Community-based Day Break III Adult Care Program provides respite and caregiver support services while enhancing the quality of life for both the participant and caregiver. Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, this free monthly group meeting, held the second Tuesday of each month, welcomes anyone interested. For more information, contact Ginger McClure at (408) 530-8734.
Wednesday, July 9
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 10
- Wake-Up Sunnyvale: 7:30 a.m. A monthly networking breakfast. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce at (408) 736-4971.
- Raynor Park Neighborhood Association Meeting: For more information, contact Irene Castro at (408) 737-5739 or rpnasunnyvale@aol.com . For more information about Starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
- Summer Movie Nights at the Firehouse: 6:30 p.m., Station 3, 910 Ticondergoa. Sunnyvale Public Safety Presents Ratatouille. Open to kids in grades K-5. Bring your chairs and join us for popcorn and a movie. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 408-730-7154. Space may be limited.
Friday, July 11
- National Climbing Competition: Planet Granite, 815 Stewart Drive. For more information call (408) 991-9090.
Saturday, July 12
- Farmer's Market. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html
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Astronomer Extraordinaire: Andrew Fraknoi: 2 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Learn about the wonderful world of space with the popular scientist. Ages 5 and up. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
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National Climbing Competition: Planet Granite, 815 Stewart Drive. For more information call (408) 991-9090.
Sunday, July 13
- Fair Oaks Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fair Oaks West Club, 655 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. A volunteer organization devoted to developing speaking, thinking and listening skills. For more information contact Hanh Chau at (408) 251-2521, hchau1@aol.com or visit http://geocities.com/fairoakstoastmasters/
- National Climbing Competition: Planet Granite, 815 Stewart Drive. For more information call (408) 991-9090.
Monday, July 14
- Planning Commission Meeting
- San Miguel Neighbors Association General Meeting: 7 p.m., San Miguel School Teachers' Lounge, 777 San Miguel Avenue. For more information contact Tara Martin-Milius at (408) 733-5778 or taramil@aol.com . For more information about starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting
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Ventriloquist Steve Chaney: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Steve Chaney and his friendly puppet Cornelius Crowe will wow the crowd with hilarious comedy and spectacular ventriloquism. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
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Sunnyvale Art Club: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Heritage Center (Arboretum), Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. All artist and art lovers welcome. For more information, contact Pat Rittener at (408) 252-0616.
Friday, July 18
Saturday, July 19
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 164 Carl Road. For more information call (408) 730-7262 or click here.
- Farmer's Market. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html
- Compost Workshop: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sunnyvale Community Center, Heritage Center (Arboretum), 550 E. Remington Drive. Register the day before. Call Recycling at (408) 730-7262.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Uncover terrific deals on thousands of books. Sale will take place in the Library Program Room. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
Sunday, July 20
- Fair Oaks Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fair Oaks West Club, 655 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. A volunteer organization devoted to developing speaking, thinking and listening skills. For more information contact Hanh Chau at (408) 251-2521, hchau1@aol.com or visit http://geocities.com/fairoakstoastmasters/
Monday, July 21
- Personnel Board Meeting
- Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Association: For more information contact Gopal Patangay (408) 839-7010 or gpatangay@yahoo.com . For more information about Starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
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An Evening with Opera San Jose: 7 p.m. Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Opera San Jose artists will perform selections from the upcoming 2008-09 season which includes Eugene Onegin, The Elixir of Love, Cosi fan tutte and Carmen. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
Tuesday, July 22
- Child Care Advisory Board Meeting
- City Council Meeting
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Scrapbooking with Linda Levine: 6:30 p.m. Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Teens and adults are invited to join us to learn about scrapbooking in this exciting hands-on workshop. Registration is required; signs-ups start Tuesday, July 1. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 23
- Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20 – 8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course.) For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com .
- Silicon Valley Toastmasters: 5 p.m., 260 S. Sunnyvale, Suite #4. Become a better speaker and leader. For more information, contact Sarah Newman at (866) 387-4086 or visit http://siliconvalley.freetoasthost.com .
- Downtown Music and Market Series: Mama Pacho (classic rock), 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- 'For Your Health' Free Community Wellness Presentation: I Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Know I Can (Behavior Change), 7-8 p.m., Sunnyvale City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Ave.; presented by Karen Handy, MPH through a partnership between Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) and the City of Sunnyvale. Most of us have habits we’d like to change or develop, such as eating a healthier diet, exercising more, losing weight or quitting smoking. We all know we should make these changes, but the “knowing” doesn’t always translate into the actual “doing.” We’ll talk about how to make a simple, step-by-step plan you can use to help you achieve your desired goal and live a healthier lifestyle. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. To reserve your spot call (408) 523-3295 or register online . For a list of upcoming topics in Sunnyvale, click here .
- Housing and Human Services Commission Meeting
Thursday, July 24
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
- Fair Oaks Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fair Oaks West Club, 655 S. Fair Oaks Avenue. A volunteer organization devoted to developing speaking, thinking and listening skills. For more information contact Hanh Chau at (408) 251-2521, hchau1@aol.com or visit http://geocities.com/fairoakstoastmasters/
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
- No City Council Meeting (Summer Recess)
Wednesday, July 30
- Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20 – 8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course.) For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com .
- Silicon Valley Toastmasters: 5 p.m., 260 S. Sunnyvale, Suite #4. Become a better speaker and leader. For more information, contact Sarah Newman at (866) 387-4086 or visit http://siliconvalley.freetoasthost.com .
- Downtown Music and Market Series: Dub FX (reggae), 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Jewish Literature: Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. The first of five separate book discussions around the theme of “Your Heart’s Desire: Sex and Love in Jewish Literature,” coordinated by Victoria Harrison, Ph.D., Jewish Studies Coordinator and Lecturer in the History Department at San Jose State University. Portnoy’s Complaint by Philip Roth will be discussed tonight. This series was made possible through a grant from Nextbook and the American Library Association. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
Thursday, July 31
- Summer Movie Nights at the Firehouse: 6:30 p.m., Station 4, 996 Wolfe Rd. Sunnyvale Public Safety Presents Jungle Book. Open to kids in grades K-5. Bring your chairs and join us for popcorn and a movie. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 408-730-7154. Space may be limited.
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