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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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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.

OCTOBER 2005

Saturday, October 1

  • Sunnyvale Public Safety, Seventh Annual, Community Pancake Breakfast and Safety Fair: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Fire Station #2 located at Wolfe Rd. and Arques Ave. Join Public Safety and other community agencies for fun, food and neighborhood spirit. "Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast" prepared by Sunnyvale Firefighters. Suggested donations - $5 per person, $3 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. For more information call (408) 730-7140.
  • The Crash: Live Music Concert Series for High School Teens: 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Fair Oaks Park Building, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave. For more information, contact Staci Gustafson at (408) 730-7741 or sgustafson@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us .  
  • Farmer's Market. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html

Sunday, October 2

  • 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, October 3

Tuesday, October 4

Wednesday, October 5

  • Community Wellness Lecture Series – New Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment: 7 p.m.– 8 p.m., Sunnyvale Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave. Made possible through a partnership between the City of Sunnyvale and El Camino Hospital. The good news in cancer treatment today is that these resources are available in your own community hospital. Advances in medicine, especially developments in computerized technology, have made it possible for top level cancer treatment to be available in your local hospital, not just at university affiliated medical centers or nationally known cancer centers. Speaker: Dr. Irene Wu, Oncologist. For more information or to register, please call (800) 216-5556.
  • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Monthly Meeting: 12:15 p.m., Sunnyvale Senior Center, 550 E. Remington. For more information contact Lu Zentner at (408) 481-0890 or ez611@comcast.net
  • Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20-8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Golf Course.) David Hui, President; JoAnn BArr, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com

Thursday, October 6

  • Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Training Program, Understanding Terrorism: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Department of Public Safety, 700 All America Way. Please join us for a seven-week training program covering critical topics. Register for training now! All participants must be pre-registered to attend. There is a $10.00 fee for this specialized training. For more information, please call (408) 730-7190.
  • SNAIL Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Columbia Middle School Teacher's Lounge, 739 Morse Avenue. For more information contact Elaine Rowan at (408) 749-1846.  
  • Kiwanis Club of Sunnyvale Meeting: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Lookout Bar and Grill, 605 Macara Road (Sunnyvale Golf Course). For more information contact: Dr. Terry Irish, President sunnyvaleazchurch@sbcglobal.net (408) 736-2450 or Maureen Coghlan, President-Elect maureen.e.coghlan@lmco.com (408) 971-3047  http://www.sunnyvalekiwanis.org/  http://www.kiwanis.org     

Friday, October 7

Saturday, October 8

  • Friends of the Sunnyvale Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with members-only shopping beginning at 9 a.m.), Raynor Center, 1500 Partridge Ave. Open to the public. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Sunnyvale Library. Terrific bargains on a wide variety of books, movies and music. To become a member of the Friends of the Sunnyvale Library in advance of the sale and enjoy one hour of shopping before the doors open to the general public, simply visit the Library's Web site at www.sunnyvalelibrary.org, complete a Friends of the Library membership application, and pay the $5 annual membership dues.  For more information on Library programs visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org, or call the Information Desk at (408) 730-7300.
  • 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

Sunday, October 9

  • 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, October 10

  • Planning Commission Meeting   
  • Candidates Forum: 6:30 p.m., Murphy Park Building, 260 N. Sunnyvale Ave. An opportunity to meet the candidates who are applying for Sunnyvale City Council, Foothill-DeAnza District Board, and the Sunnyvale School District Board. Come discuss the issues that affect our neighborhoods and community. Open to all Sunnyvale residents. Sponsored by SNAIL/Columbia Area, San Miguel, and Lakewood Village Neighborhood Associations. For further information or questions, call Connie Cook-Turner at (408) 739-8490.

Tuesday, October 11

  • No Council Meeting Scheduled

  • Einstein’s Big Idea airs on PBS television: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Genius by genius, idea by idea, the PBS special "Einstein's Big Idea" shows how Einstein's remarkable predecessors provided the intellectual tools for his extraordinary breakthrough—and will help you understand this famous equation as never before.  Be sure to check local TV listings as times can vary.  For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org

  • Info on Wheels:  11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunnyvale Columbia Preschool, 739 Morse Ave. For more information contact 1-877-INFO-VAN or www.4c.org .

  • New Frontiers Breast Cancer Awareness Program: 7–8:30 p.m., Church of Resurrection, Farana Center, 1395 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale. “Breast Cancer Awareness and Lifestyle Issues in Prevention,” Speaker: Marcia Stefanick, PhD., Professor of Medicine, Stanford Prevention Research Center. Breast Cancer Awareness:  Who’s at risk? Why? Causes? Lifestyle Issues: Hormones, Nutrition, Exercise “What Can We Do When Breast Cancer Occurs?” Speaker: Amy Moody, Program Director, Community Breast Health Project. For more information, or to participate in the 2006 project, contact: New Frontiers in Prevention of Breast Cancer, Bobbe Smirni at (408) 735-1819.

Wednesday, October 12

  • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 
  • The Cupertino-Sunnyvale chapter of the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunnyvale City Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave. This informational event is to help voters make informed decisions on the issues and candidates. This candidate forum will bring together this year's candidates for Sunnyvale City Council for a two-hour discussion of local issues. The forum will be televised live on KSUN-15, and rebroadcast several times. The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact League of Women Voters at (408) 733-0454 or visit info@cs.ca.lwvnet.org .
  • Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20-8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Golf Course.) David Hui, President; JoAnn BArr, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com

Thursday, October 13

  • Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Training Program, Fire Safety and Suppression: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Department of Public Safety, 700 All America Way. Please join us for a seven-week training program covering critical topics. Register for training now! All participants must be pre-registered to attend. There is a $10.00 fee for this specialized training. For more information, please call (408) 730-7190.
  • Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting: Meets on the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakewood Park Building, Lakewood School, or Fairwood School. Please visit the Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association web site to confirm the date and location. www.lvna.net For more information, please email the LVNA at president@lvna.net
  • Kiwanis Club of Sunnyvale Meeting: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Lookout Bar and Grill, 605 Macara Road (Sunnyvale Golf Course). For more information contact: Dr. Terry Irish, President sunnyvaleazchurch@sbcglobal.net (408) 736-2450 or Maureen Coghlan, President-Elect maureen.e.coghlan@lmco.com (408) 971-3047  http://www.sunnyvalekiwanis.org/  http://www.kiwanis.org   

Friday, October 14

  • Info on Wheels:  10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr. For more information contact 1-877-INFO-VAN or www.4c.org .

Saturday, October 15

  • Gravity Probe B: Testing Einstein’s Universe: 2 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. NASA’s Shannon Range will give an interactive presentation on this sophisticated experiment designed to test Einstein’s general theory of relativity. The world’s most precise gyroscopes are measuring whether time and space are warped by the earth’s presence, and if the Earth’s rotation drags spacetime around with it.  For students 6th grade and up and adults.  For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org
  • Farmer's Market. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html

Sunday, October 16

  • 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, October 17

  • Personnel Board Meeting
  • The Cupertino-Sunnyvale chapter of the League of Women Voters: Informational Program on Ballot Measures: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave.  The League of Women Voters will present the pros and cons of the state propositions and local ballot measures on the November 8 ballot. The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact League of Women Voters at (408) 733-0454 or visit info@cs.ca.lwvnet.org .

Tuesday, October 18

  • City Council Meeting

  • Einstein Big and Small with Comedian/Physicist Norm Goldblatt: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. A popular lecture exploring the very large and the very small.  From Einstein’s Earth-altering insights into the world of Nano to the world of Giga, scientists and laymen alike deal with numbers much smaller and much larger than can be comprehended directly.  Norm Goldblatt will acquaint you with both these worlds, microscopic and cosmic, to bring an increasing awareness of the power of the human intellect and the success we have had in extending the range of our normal senses to the far regions of the physical universe.  For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org 

  • New Frontiers Breast Cancer Awareness Program: 7–8:30 p.m., Church of Resurrection, Farana Center, 1395 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale. “The Role of Genetics & Our Personal DNA Maps in Prevention,” Speaker: Gary Palmer, M.D., Oncology, Dir. Medical Affairs, Genomic Health. “Communication & Support for Family/Friends during Breast Cancer.” For more information, or to participate in the 2006 project, contact: New Frontiers in Prevention of Breast Cancer, Bobbe Smirni at (408) 735-1819.

Wednesday, October 19

  • Arts Commission Meeting
  • CNC Family Fun Night: 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m., Columbia Neighborhodd Center, 785 Morse Ave. FREE admission. Contests, games, arts & crafts, prizes and refreshments. For more information, call (408) 523-8150.  
  • Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20-8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Golf Course.) David Hui, President; JoAnn BArr, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com

Thursday, October 20

  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting
  • Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Training Program, START Triage/Disaster Medical: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Department of Public Safety, 700 All America Way. Please join us for a seven-week training program covering critical topics. Register for training now! All participants must be pre-registered to attend. There is a $10.00 fee for this specialized training. For more information, please call (408) 730-7190.

  • Book Discussion:  A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Bryson’s book is a highly readable account of scientific knowledge.  From atoms to the Earth to the universe, and the rise of civilizations, Bryson describes the seminal discoveries in nearly every branch of the sciences.  “Bryson has made a career writing hilarious travelogues, and in many ways his latest is more of the same, except that this time Bryson hikes through the world of science.”  --People Magazine—  For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org
  • Kiwanis Club of Sunnyvale Meeting: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Lookout Bar and Grill, 605 Macara Road (Sunnyvale Golf Course). For more information contact: Dr. Terry Irish, President sunnyvaleazchurch@sbcglobal.net (408) 736-2450 or Maureen Coghlan, President-Elect maureen.e.coghlan@lmco.com (408) 971-3047  http://www.sunnyvalekiwanis.org/  http://www.kiwanis.org   

Friday, October 21

Saturday, October 22

  • Chilean singer-songwriter Lichi Fuentes: 8 p.m., Sunnyvale Theatre at the Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 students and seniors. For more information, please call (408) 733-6611.
  • Farmer's Market. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html

Sunday, October 23

  • Science Scavenger Hunt: 5 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Learn about Albert Einstein using library resources!  We will meet together for pizza as the rules for the scavenger hunt are explained. Then teams of 2 or 3 will scour the library to answer questions about Einstein and his work.  Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.  For students in 5th grade and up.  Parents are encouraged to team up with a child.  Please sign up for this program either in-person in the Children’s Room or by calling (408) 730-7292 beginning Monday, October 10.  For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org
  • 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, October 24

  • Neighborhood Associations Quarterly Meeting; 7 p.m.; Sunnyvale Senior Center, Sequoia Room, 550 E. Remington Drive
    Whether you're an association officer, or interested in learning about Sunnyvale's neighborhood associations, you are invited to this interesting and informative meeting.  RSVP: (408) 730-7472 or     mbromstead@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
  • Planning Commission Meeting

Tuesday, October 25

  • City Council Meeting
  • Child Care Advisory Board (CCAB) Meeting
  • City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale School District Offer Flu Vaccine For Kids: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC), 785 Morse Ave. This vaccine is free and only available to students and staff of Sunnyvale School District. Availability is limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. FluMist is an influenza vaccine that uses a weakened form of the influenza virus to help provide protection from the flu. FluMist is given as a nasal spray, so it does not require an injection. For your child to qualify for this immunization opportunity, please accompany your child to one of the clinic dates. No child will be vaccinated without a parent or guardian present. For more information, contact CNC at (408) 523-8150.
  • New Frontiers Breast Cancer Awareness Program: 7–8:30 p.m., Church of Resurrection, Farana Center, 1395 Hollenbeck Ave., Sunnyvale. “Environmental Influences in Cancer Causation & Prevention,” Panel of Speakers: Breast Cancer Survivors and Invited Guests. Being in Action for Prevention: What can I change in my daily life that reduces my personal risk?  How can I contribute and make a difference to myself and my life? “Activities and Support Contributing to Holistic Healing?” For more information, or to participate in the 2006 project, contact: New Frontiers in Prevention of Breast Cancer, Bobbe Smirni at (408) 735-1819.

Wednesday, October 26

  • For Your Health Community Education Series - Spinal Smarts: Managing Back Pain
    7 p.m.; Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave.
    Seating is limited, call (408) 523-3295 to reserve your seat.
  • Housing and Human Services Commission Meeting
  • Info on Wheels:  8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunnyvale Community Services, 725 Kifer Rd. For more information contact 1-877-INFO-VAN or www.4c.org
  • Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20-8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Golf Course.) David Hui, President; JoAnn BArr, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com

Thursday, October 27

  • Senior Day Program Alliance New Website Launch Event , Live Oak Adult Day Services, 1147 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, 4 – 7 p.m.  www.Seniordaycare.org . Hosted by member organizations of the Alliance.  Event will include remarks by Mark Walker, President of United Way Silicon Valley and San Jose City Council member Ken Yeager. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Colleen Hudgen, (408) 971-9363.
  • Sally Lieber's Town Hall Meeting on Workers Compensation: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m, Sunnyvale Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave. For more information, contact Assemblymember Lieber's office at (408) 277-2003.
  • Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Training Program, Disaster Medical Operations: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Department of Public Safety, 700 All America Way. Please join us for a seven-week training program covering critical topics. Register for training now! All participants must be pre-registered to attend. There is a $10.00 fee for this specialized training. For more information, please call (408) 730-7190.

  • Non-Trivial Science: a Trivia Contest: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave.

    Join our "Square Emcee," Janet Berkeley, for an evening of fun-filled science-related trivia. (Speed of) light snacks and (non-Nobel) prizes will be awarded to the winners. Since Einstein worked at the Swiss Patent Office, we will also be showing some amusing patents and some to make your hair stand on end! 

    Individuals or teams of high school age and up are welcome. For more information on upcoming Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org
  • Info on Wheels: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 West Olive Avenue. For more information contact 1-877-INFO-VAN or www.4c.org .
  • Kiwanis Club of Sunnyvale Meeting: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Lookout Bar and Grill, 605 Macara Road (Sunnyvale Golf Course). For more information contact: Dr. Terry Irish, President sunnyvaleazchurch@sbcglobal.net (408) 736-2450 or Maureen Coghlan, President-Elect maureen.e.coghlan@lmco.com (408) 971-3047  http://www.sunnyvalekiwanis.org/  http://www.kiwanis.org   

Friday, October 28

Saturday, October 29

  • The Crash: Live Music Concert Series for High School Teens: 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Fair Oaks Park Building, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave. For more information, contact Staci Gustafson at (408) 730-7741 or sgustafson@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us .  
  • Farmer's Market. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., S. Murphy Ave. between Washington & Evelyn. For more information call (510) 745-7100 or visit http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html

Sunday, October 30

  • 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, October 31
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