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Join LWVCS at the Cupertino Earth & Arbor Day Festival April 20 at Library Park!
Cupertino’s Annual Earth Day & Arbor Day Festival is an interactive event that invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. Consistently attracting thousands of attendees and dozens of partner organizations, the Earth Day & Arbor Day Festival features hands-on activities, live entertainment, and delicious food served by local food trucks - and LWVCS will be there with voting information!
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Do not let future generations inherit the climate crisis. Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Recovery Resolution to address climate change and protect our youth’s rights and future!
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April is Earth Month and the County of Santa Clara and its community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities that can help you and your family become more sustainable. The county has created an Earth Month webpage that compiles many of these into one place here.
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April is home to National Volunteer Appreciation Week, which starts on April 21 this year! According to data collected in our Annual League Survey, over 50,000 volunteers devoted 500k+ hours towards League activities in 2023!
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LWVCS Coffee Hour - Third Thursdays,
11am, April 18, with our special guest speaker Tara Martin Milius, Director Leadership Sunnyvale!
Join in for a special presentation from Tara - and an invitation to Cupertino potential leaders to participate!
- Join here - or via our website calendar link
- More about Leadership Sunnyvale here.
To catch up on previous Coffee Hours, check here.
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Do we ask too much of our elected officials (and their families)?
A conversation with former San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales and Guisselle Nuñez, authors of "Life in the Fish Bowl"
Many people who decide to run for office think they understand the roles and responsibilities of public service. But at some point during the campaign or when they are on the dais the reality of the situation hits home. They -- and their families -- are now living in a fishbowl, closely observed by the media, the public, and other public officials. Nothing is off-limits and every action and word is fodder for criticism and interpretation.Ron Gonzales is a former Sunnyvale City Councilmember and Mayor, a Santa Clara County Supervisor, and Mayor of San Jose (1999-2006) who married Guisselle Nuñez during his time in office. Their amicable divorce years later allowed them to stay close friends and now co-authors of a book designed to provide lessons to help prospective and current elected officials, and their families, survive and thrive their time in the limelight.Join us for this fascinating peek into the personal side of politics with real-life stories of current and former elected officials and what their experiences can tell us about the personal sacrifices we ask of those who enter the political arena.
REGISTER for this webinar and ask questions you would like our speaker to address in their talk. This event is free and open to the public so please pass along this invitation to others.
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FUHSD Updates: Notice of PublicHearing April 23, 6:15pm; more info here.
FUHSD Districting: You can view some additional background information presented by FUHSD Superintendent, Graham Clark
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Save the Date!
Fremont Union High School District, Fremont High School and the FUHSD Adult School Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 575 & 589 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale
More info: https://www.fuhsd.org/newsroom/fuhsd-centennial-celebration
FUHSD students and families. Join us on Saturday, May 11 to commemorate a century of memories, milestones and magic! It's our 100th anniversary and we're inviting you to be a part of this historic celebration for FUHSD, Fremont High School and the FUHSD Adult School! The celebration will start off with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. at Fremont High School in the Shannon Theatre.
Visit www.fuhsd.org/100years for the full schedule of events. Additional information will be shared as we get closer to the event.
We look forward to celebrating with the community on May 11!
| __________________________________ | Lehigh Community Meeting hosted by Supervisor Simtian
On March 27th, Supervisor Simitian hosted his 9th annual public meeting regarding the future of Lehigh Southwest Cement Plant & Permanente Quarry (located in the Cupertino foothills). A number of steps have been taken to bring an end to mining at the quarry, close the cement plant permanently, and begin the process of reclamation and restoration. The annual public meeting will provide a status report from the County and the various regulatory agencies with oversight of Lehigh’s activities as we look to the future. You can view the recording of the meeting here.
| __________________________________ | The City's Housing Element Gets a Nod from the State
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce that its draft housing element meets all legal requirements for State certification. The Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) April 10, 2024, letter notified the City that the draft housing element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq.).
To view the full press release, click here: 34637 (cupertino.org) | __________________________________ | Chai and Chat with Cupertino Mayor, Replaced by Block Leader Meeting Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-8pm at Community Hall
Please bring a dessert to share, and ideas about what has (or hasn't!) worked for you in getting to know your neighbors and building your community.
Keep our community safe! Make sure to label your dessert with any potential allergens!
Community Hall (10350 Torre Ave)
All are welcome to join!
Earth and Arbor Day Festival 2024
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at Library Field Park to celebrate our shared earth and help the environment.
Latest News on The Rise (Vallco Center Development) can be viewed here.
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Sunnyvale City News & Events info here.
City Council & Commissions Meetings info here.
Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival, April 20, 11-3pm | | |
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The revised agenda for the Thursday, April 18, 2024 Council meeting is available for:
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 8:30 a.m.
Revised Start Time: Special Meeting: Closed Session will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The revised agenda for the Friday, April 19, 2024 Council meeting is available for:
Special Meeting: Closed Session - 8:30 a.m.
Revised Start Time: Special Meeting: Closed Session will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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To join in person and comment:
Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
To join online and comment:
- Join on Zoom
- Call-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 876 4258 6558
- To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone).
To watch:
- AT&T Channel 99
- Comcast Channel 15
To stay informed:
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If you would like to learn more about Sunnyvale’s Village Center Master Plan, check here
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City Manager's Update Sunnyvale Report posted
The City Manager's report, Update Sunnyvale, is a summary of updates related to City programs and projects, responses to City Council inquiries, and events and activities of interest to the community.
Subscribe to Update Sunnyvale
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Civic Learning Events:
April 15-21 National Week of Conversation, sponsored by several partnering organizations. Find the schedule of events here.
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Recent Events You May Have Missed
League of Women Voters of Sonoma County offered a virtual series on how our government works.
The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County offered this virtual series on how our government works. If you have been thinking you should learn more about government but never seem to find the time – you’ll love this series!
You can watch the recordings here.
Three Sessions:
LWV Southwest Silicon Valley had a Blockbuster Series on AI & Elections
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AI series : Feb 7, Feb 17, Feb 28 2024
In-Depth Series: AI & Elections - Join us for an in-depth series about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can impact elections and our democracy. AI has emerged as a rapidly evolving force influencing the way we live, work, and interact.
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Session 1: What is AI & How It Could Put Elections and Democracy At Risk
Recording here
Session 2: The Impact of AI and Misinformation on Voting & What Can We Do About It
Recording here.
Session 3: AI and Public Policy
Recording here.
| | Did you miss the LWVCS Meet & Greet?
The League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale hosted a meet and greet with local appointed and elected officials on Sunday, March 10, at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in Cupertino. Included among the attendees were Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Graham Clark, Superintendent of the Fremont Union High School District, and Pamela Wu and Kent Steffens, City Managers for Cupertino and Sunnyvale, respectively.
Some Meet & Greet Photos: here | | | __________________________________ | | LWV Santa Clara County Council Civil Discourse Committee
Planning and Practicing Civil Discourse
Join our Planning Meeting to develop Future Events - we want your ideas and your participation!
Our focus is how we can battle misinformation and biases.
Upcoming Events in Planning: Who Decides What We Teach?, Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact and more.
Join us to continue planning civil discourse events via ZOOM on Monday, April 15, 1pm here.
This 5-minute video with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, addresses the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a self-governing nation:
Why Have a Civil Dialogue?
You can view the January Event with Tommy Gong - Can We Trust Our Elections - here
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- LWV Bay Area Board Update
- Congratulations to Kathleen Cha, LWVBA President: Kathleen was awarded one of the "powerful women in leadership roles with distinctive qualities in women organizations" by the Warren Publishing Group Senior Advocacy Alliance. We are linking their special RENEW e-Newsletter Spring 2024 (Women's History Month 2024) where they outline and introduce the 11 women and organizations they represent and also are honoring. We wanted to share this because the women honored and described are outstanding potential partners and speakers as we move forward in our League "making democracy work."
- Death vs. Dollars: Race and Gender Disparities Reflected in Healthcare aired on April 9;
Speakers included:
• Dr. Susan Rogers, Physicians for a National Program (PNHP)
• Darci Green, Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer
You can view the recording here.
- LWV Bay Area League Day - was held Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Participate in "Finding Solutions, Connecting the Dots: Regional Health Equity and Inequities. Our Speakers included Sen. Aisha Wahab, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Darris Young and Regina Celestin
Williams - The recording of this Virtual Education Event you can view here.
- Interview re Bay Area Housing - If you are interested in the local housing situation and its issues, you may find this interview with Bay Area reporters and Larry Stone (CA State Assessor) of interest: https://youtu.be/1bggjY4Aqzw
It features reporters from the Bay Area News Group, experts from local think tanks and Larry Stone. They do a great job of identifying the demographics of who chose to leave, the effects on local government and revenue and the opportunities to catch up on the jobs housing imbalance and to design the future.
Additional educational forums with opportunities for your input are planned for early 2024 prior to any final decision to support the ballot measure. More information is available on the BAHFA website here.If you missed the LWVBA’s first Regional Conversation on BAHFA, it is posted on the LWVBA website and our YouTube channel.Throughout this process, Send questions/comments to LWVBA Director Roma Dawson, roma.dawson@lwvsjsc.org. | __________________________________ | __________________________________ | | The Cupertino-Sunnyvale Event EBlast
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