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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 2006
This month:
help set the direction of sunnyvale’s future! be an advisor to the City council.
Applications for the following City of Sunnyvale Advisory Boards and Commissions are now being accepted. The 2006 Fall Recruitment began September 5, 2006 for the following current openings:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (1)
- Board of Building Code Appeals (2)
- Board of Library Trustees (1)
- Heritage Preservation Commission (1)
- Housing and Human Services Commission (2)
- Personnel Board (must be nominated by a City employee) (2)
Application deadline for all boards and commissions is Friday, November 3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. For an application and specific eligibility requirements, please visit http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/City+Council/Boards+and+Commissions/ or call (408) 730-7595.
Sunday, October 1
- Fall Harvest Festival: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m., Charles Street Gardens, 433 Charles Street. The public is invited to the Grand Opening of Sunnyvale's First Organic Community Garden! The event kicks off with a dedication ceremony to the community. Bring your friends and family to experience this garden and enjoy garden tours, vegetable tasting, kids activities, master gardens, growing circle and more. For more information contact Josh Salans at (408) 735-8154, SunnyvaleCG@aol.com or visit www.sustainablecommunitygardens.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 2
Tuesday, October 3
Wednesday, October 4
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- 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 Municipal Golf Course.) Ken Hood, President; Murray Ross, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com
- Free Health Lecture: "Do you Really Know What Being Overweight Does to Your Health?" 7-8 p.m., Sunnyvale City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Ave; provided through a partnership between El Camino Hospital and the City of Sunnyvale; seating is limited, call (800) 216-5556 to reserve a seat.
Thursday, October 5
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Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
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SNAIL Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting: 7 - 8:30 p.m., Columbia Middle School Teacher's Lounge, 739 Morse Avenue. For more information contact Elaine Rowan at (408) 749-1846. For more information about starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
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Halloween Harvest with Singer Greta Pedersen: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Songs for the whole family. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org .
Friday, October 6
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- Heritage District Neighborhood Association: 7:00 p.m., Murphy Park Building. For more information contact Tom Carrig at (408) 736-6147 or car357@pacbell.net . For more information about Starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
Saturday, October 7
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Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
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Extra Dumping at the SMaRT Station no charge for Sunnyvale residents
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Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Raynor Center, 1500 Partridge Ave. Great deals on thousands of books, music, and movies. Members-only sale starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Library. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org.
- 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 8
- Extra Dumping at the SMaRT Station no charge for Sunnyvale residents
- 13th Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Silicon Valley Walk to Cure Diabetes: Registration begins 10:00 a.m. - Walk begins 11 a.m., Baylands Park (Lawrence Expressway off Highway 237 at Caribbean Drive). Through the support of hundreds of in-kind donors, all participants are treated to breakfast, lunch and entertainment - helping to make the day a fun, family-oriented event. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information contact Jen Stokes (415) 597-6303 or jstokes@jdrf.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 9
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- San Miguel Neighbors Association General Meeting: 7:00 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, October 10
- City Council Meeting
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
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Inspire Your Child to Read: 7 – 8:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. A literacy workshop presented by teacher Cindy Thomas. Tips for parents of children ages 1 – 7. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org .
Wednesday, October 11
- Water Pollution Control Plant, 50th Anniversary: Join us for an OPEN HOUSE, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 1444 Borregas Avenue. For more information, contact Environmental Oureach (408) 730-7738.
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- 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 .For more information about starting a Neighborhood Association click here.
- Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20 – 8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course.) Ken Hood, President; Murray Ross, 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 12
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
Friday, October 13
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
Saturday, October 14
- Sunnyvale Public Safety, Eighth 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 - $6 per person, $4 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. For more information call (408) 730-7140.
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- Extra Dumping at the SMaRT Station no charge for Sunnyvale residents
- 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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Paraguayan harp virtuoso Ramon Romero and the South American group Cuerdas de Fuego, Strings of Fire: 8 p.m., Sunnyvale Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale 94087. Ticket Prices: $25 general admission, $20 students and seniors. Sunnyvale Theatre presents Paraguayan harp virtuoso Ramon Romero and the South American group Cuerdas de Fuego, Strings of Fire, performing traditional songs from their home continent: melodic Guaranias and lively Polkas from Paraguay; dramatic Tangos and rustic Chacareras from Argentina; flirtatious Cuecas from Chile; soulful Boleros from Brazil; waltz-like Joropos from Venezuela and much, much more. Romero wows audiences as his fingers fly on the strings, making a single harp sound like a trio of flamenco guitars. This performance is part of Sunnyvale’s 2006-2007 Evenings of Cultural Arts Series.
Sunday, October 15
Monday, October 16
Tuesday, October 17
Wednesday, October 18
- Arts Commission Meeting
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- 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 Municipal Golf Course.) Ken Hood, President; Murray Ross, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com .
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Ballot Measures: 7 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave. Learn about the pros and cons of the ballot measures to be decided when voters go to the polls on November 7, 2006. Presented by the League of Women Voters. For more information on Library events, please call (408) 730-7300 or visit www.sunnyvalelibrary.org .
Thursday, October 19
Friday, October 20
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
Saturday, October 21
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- Compost Workshop.
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event.
- 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 .
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow . 7:00 p.m., Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 East Remington Drive (between El Camino Real and Saratoga/ Sunnyvale Road). California Theatre Center (CTC) presents a special benefit performance and a fundraiser featuring added cabaret performances and silent auction and tasty treats. Tickets are just $25.00 in advance. Call 408-245-2978 for reservations. For more information, visit www.ctcinc.org.
Sunday, October 22
- 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 23
Tuesday, October 24
Wednesday, October 25
- Housing and Human Services Commission Meeting
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
- Kiwanis Club of Silicon Valley Weekly Meeting: 7:20 – 8:30 a.m., Lookout Inn, 605 Macara, (Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course.) Ken Hood, President; Murray Ross, President-Elect; Donna Betts, Secretary; and Arthur Bedford, Treasurer. For more information, contact Bruce Carlson at (408) 774-0609 or bruce@carlsonfun.com .
- 'For Your Health' Free Community Wellness Presentation: "Adult Solutions for Adult Acne"; 7-8 p.m., Sunnyvale City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Ave.; presented through a partnership between Camino Medical Group and the City of Sunnyvale. Learn about the causes for outbreaks, treatment options and tips to prevent or remove scarring; presented by Tin Tin Tun, M.D., board certified in dermatology with Camino Medical Group. Seating is limited, call (408) 523-3295 or visit www.caminomedical.org to reserve a seat.
Thursday, October 26
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Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
Friday, October 27
- Fall Cleanup: Extra curbside garbage pick up on your regularly scheduled pick-up days.
Saturday, October 28
- Community Vision Fair: 10 a.m - 2 p.m., Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. It’s not often that community members get the opportunity to help set the course of their city’s future. Residents and business in Sunnyvale will have a unique opportunity to do just that at the City’s Community Visioning Festival. For more information call (408) 730-7444.
- 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 29
- 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 30
Tuesday, October 31
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