__________________________________ | __________________________________ | Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss! |  | LWVC Convention - Friday, May 19, 2023 - 10:00am to Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 12:45pm
Park Central Hotel (Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA) - check agenda: Meeting Agenda
The purpose of Convention is to inspire and empower Californians to increase their active and informed participation in civic life. Come meet passionate people from across the state who are making democracy work!
LWVC Convention - Meet LWV Bay Area Board
Please share the following with your delegates to the LWVC Convention 2023:
Join the League of Women Voters Bay Area Listening Session
Hosted by Roma Dawson and Kathleen Cha
On Saturday, May 20, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Atelier I, 3rd Floor
Contact lwvbayarea@gmail.com or romadawson@yahoo.com for more information.
Participate in LWV Bay Area Council
New Date for LWV Bay Area Council, Friday, June 16, Noon – 1:30 pm, via Zoom.The Council is held in odd-numbered years with each local League eligible to send two voting delegates. The meeting is open to all members and guests.
Register Here to Attend
Agenda:
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Livable Sunnyvale Supports Equity in Education in Sunnyvale.If you support Education in Sunnyvale and want to ensure that our educational system is equitable for all Sunnyvale students – attend The Education Transportation Forum
WHEN:Saturday, May 20th from 9:30-11:30am at Columbia Middle School.
Participants-Fremont Union High School District, City of Sunnyvale, and VTA, in partnership with Sunnyvale School District
Background– The Closing of Sunnyvale High School in 1981 has impacted the families in our area for generations. Instead of attending a neighbor high school hundreds of students are forced to travel up to 6 miles to Fremont High School. There is NO SCHOOL BUS and bicycle route are in Sunnyvale can be very dangerous for children on bikes.
Discussion points– Participants will discuss the current transportation situation and short- and long-term solutions to get Northern Sunnyvale Students to Fremont High School safely and time. These solutions may decrease the learning and scholastic accomplishment gap between Fremont and all other Fremont Union High School District.
About SEE – Sunnyvale for Equity in Education - is a community alliance that formed in December 2022.
SEE advocates for more equitable public school access and quality throughout Sunnyvale. They welcome community member who support equity and ultimately justice for Sunnyvale students. Join SEE at:Sunnyvaleequityineducation@gmail.com, Peggy Shen Brewster (408-661-0372), or join herehttps://bit.ly/joinSEE.
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Civic Engagement Expo - The Santa Clara County Office of Education is hosting our annual Civic Engagement Expo on Tuesday, May 23rd from 5-7 pm. As an advocate of civic engagement, I would like to invite your organization to participate in the event. A table would be provided but I would need to know how many chairs you will need.
Civic Engagement Expo Youth Voices Live: Advocacy, Action, and the Arts at 5 - 7:00 pm
Location: Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
If you are interested, please respond to this email with the following information:
- Name (First and Last)
- Organization
- Number of chairs needed
Register for the event here
From LWV San Diego: Fearless Women with author Elizabeth Cobbs
The new book Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyonce tells the story of women who dared to take destiny into their own hands. They were feminists and antifeminists, activists and homemakers, victims of abuse and pathbreaking professionals. The author gives voice to fearless women on both sides of the aisle, most of whom considered themselves patriots. Rich and poor, from all backgrounds and regions, they show that the women’s movement has never been an exclusive club.
Author, award-winning historian, and professor Elizabeth Cobbs is a San Diego resident and new member of the League who will participate in the meeting.
Join the Zoom discussion on Monday, June 5, from 5-6pm, whether or not you have read the book.
May 22, 9am PDT: The Shadow Docket Debate. Sponsored by the National Constitution Center. The Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ – cases in which the Court issues emergency orders and summary decisions without oral argument – has been subject to growing scrutiny. Featuring legal experts, Adam Liptak, New York Times; Jennifer Mascott, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School; and Stephen Vladeck, University of Texas School of Law and author of The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic. Jeffrey Rosen, president/CEO of the National Constitution Center, will moderate the discussion.
Click here to register.
May 27, 11am PDT, Safeguarding Election Integrity: Common Ground workshop. Sponsored by Braver Angels. Focusing on election integrity, this event brings together people across the political spectrum to talk about their connections to the issue on the table and to offer thoughts on solutions. The goal is to find common ground on a wide range of values, concerns and policies.
Click here to register.
The 14th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, is only a few weeks away! The forum will be held in person in Santa Rosa, CA, on Tuesday, June 13th, and Wednesday, June 14th. The program for the forum is now live, so it's time to start thinking about which presentations you would like to attend. Start planning your forum experience today here!
| __________________________________ | Artisan Vendors. Art Experiences. Live Music And Performances. Downtown Dining. Food Trucks. Activities For Children. Business & Nonprofit Exhibits. Wine, Beer & Margarita.
Complimentary Bike & Scooter Valet | Steps From Caltrain | Car Parking In Garages On Taaffe St.
This Event Is Produced By The Chamber With The Help Of Many Community Partners And Sponsors.
Have Questions? Email Us At Info@Svcoc.org To Get The Fastest Response To Your Inquiry. | __________________________________ | | 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.
Join us via ZOOM on Monday, June 19, 1pm here.
| __________________________________ | Local Civic Event Announcements
LWV San Jose Santa Clara:
- Virtual Lunch With League - "The Big Opportunities at Coyote Creek" Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 12 noon-1 p.m. via Zoomon
Coyote Creek is the largest watershed in the South Bay. It runs 64 miles from Henry Coe in the south along the Diablo Range and north through Coyote Valley, past downtown San Jose and through Milpitas to San Francisco Bay. Deb Kramer, Executive Director and founder of Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, will describe some of the changes happening along the Coyote Creek. She will also talk about her organization's activities including creek and trail cleanup events, community-science activities, recreation, and education. Register to attend this webinar HERE
Free Band Concert – Cupertino Symphonic Band hosts its annual spring concert on May 21, 3pm at Sunnyvale Community Cente3r Ballroom, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. And the Band is looking for new wind & percussion instrument players – more info here.
LWV Diablo Valley - Standing up to Hate Crimes in California!, May 18, 2023, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Available in English & Spanish
Hate crimes are increasing exponentially in California. How do we as a community support victims of hate crimes? The State of California Civil Rights Department has developed tools for victims to report hate crimes and receive support.
Panelists Becky Monroe from the California Civil Rights Department, Simon O’Connell, Chief Assistant District Attorney, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, and Walnut Creek Police Chief Jamie Knox will provide timely and important information about how these government agencies are taking action and how victims can utilize their support services. Mary C. Taylor, Walnut Creek community activist, will be the webinar moderator.
Sponsors include the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Library and CCTV.
Register here. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to you the day before the event. Video of the event will be posted soon afterwards on the YouTube channels for the Contra Costa Library and LWV Diablo Valley.
- Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety offers Public Safety Citizens’ Academy; Sessions are Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm., Aug 10 - Sept 28.
The Public Safety Citizens’ Academy is designed to provide the Sunnyvale community with an inside look at the department’s fully integrated model of police, fire and EMS. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Captain Chris Ketchum directly.
| __________________________________ |  | League and Related Organizations Activities and Events You Don't Want to Miss!
- Check out our LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale Calendar of Events on our website here!
- Did you miss the events on improving election - Election Security & Ranked Choice Voting? Catch up with the videos here.
- LWV Piedmont, CA, is hosting a series on the environment and related issues. Check out the programs here.
- LWV US Training – Organizing to Combat Misinformation & Disinformation
- State Leagues developed an understanding of misinformation and disinformation and were equipped with the tools to combat them digitally and with family and friends.
- Here are some of the tools in your toolbox:
- Training Recording
- LWVUS Guide to Mis and Disinformation
- New LWV Legal Resources Program - The League of Women Voters of the United States is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Legal Center on the organization’s website, LWV.org. The center showcases the League’s legal work in federal courts from across the country. More information here. | __________________________________ |  | | The 14th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, organized by CivicWell through the California Climate and Energy Collaborative, will be held in person in Santa Rosa, CA, on Tuesday, June 13th, and Wednesday, June 14th.
This year’s forum is focused onInvestment, Innovation, and Inclusion: Locals Leading a Clean Energy, Climate-Stable Future for All. At the forum, you will:
- Network with climate and energy practitioners from across the state
- Learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities
- Hear from key state agencies and climate leaders
- These special early-bird registration rates are only available for a short time, so take advantage today!Registration is offered at no cost to local governments.We are also offering a limited number of scholarships to those who would like to attend but would benefit from financial assistance.
- Join us at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country June 13th - 14th, to take your climate work to the next level!
- Register here
| __________________________________ |  | Cupertino City News:
Add your comments on the Memorial Park Renovation here.
Cupertino Housing Element Update Survey: Make your voice heard! https://engagecupertino.org/hub-page/housing-element
Next City Council Meeting May 16 & 17, 2023, 5:00pm - here
- Complete the Older Adult Community Survey here.
- Live Well Age Well Health Expo, Friday , May 19, 10 – 2 - Resources for 50+ to live a positive & healthy lifestyle – booths & educational events, fitness demonstrations; open to public - Bit.ly/50Scene
- City of Cupertino Teen Commission Recruitment is Open - Apply by Thursday, May 25
Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for five vacancies on the Teen Commission. Applications may be submitted online using the Online Teen Commission Application via cupertino.org/vacancies. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. The City Council will conduct interviews beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13 (as needed).
Council may also appoint at least two alternates to fill any unscheduled vacancies that may occur during the year. Commissioners must be in 8th through 11th grade. For more details, please see the website or email the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@cupertino.org.
- City of Cupertino Announces 2023 CREST Awards Winners -
Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken
The City of Cupertino is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 CREST Awards. Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards, “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. The 2023 CREST Awards winners are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement
Jim Walker
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Organization of the Year
Friends of the Cupertino Library
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Volunteer of the Year
Fari Aberg
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Public Safety Champion
Fari Aberg
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Rising Star
Adhya Kasamsetty
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“On behalf of the Cupertino City Council, I want to congratulate and thank the 2023 CREST Awards recipients,” said Mayor Hung Wei. “These individuals exemplify the incredible spirit, commitment, and dedication of our community to give back to others in a variety of ways.”
The community is invited to celebrate and honor this year's award winners at the annual CREST Awards Ceremony. This year’s CREST Awards will be held at Cupertino Community Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m.
CREST Awards nominations are accepted year-round, and the online nomination form makes it easier and more convenient for the public to nominate a candidate. To nominate a community member and for more information on CREST Awards, visit cupertino.org/crest.
Cupertino Library Foundation Latest Programs – check out your interests here
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Next City Council Meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda
The REVISED agenda for the May 18, 2023 Council meeting is available for:
- Special Meeting: Budget Workshop - 8:30 a.m.
- Special Meeting: Closed Session - 8:30 a.m. (or soon thereafter)
Revised: Closed Session added following Budget Workshop.
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To join in person and comment:
- Bay Conference Room (Room 145), City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
To join online and comment:
- Join on Zoom
- Call-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540
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:
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