News Briefs

Cops warn of a rash of night burglaries

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department issued a warning Nov. 8 to all Cupertino residents about a recent wave of burglaries of residents homes while they are sleeping.

Sgt. Jim Keith said there have been about 10 such burglaries in the past month, and warned residents to keep their sliding glass doors, garage doors and windows locked. The prowlers are entering residences and taking jewelry, purses, cash, credit cards, laptop computers and other items. Keith said beginning Nov. 9 extra undercover officers would be patrolling the neighborhoods.

Changing of guard on tap for Nov. 15

A ceremonial changing of the guard and a farewell to Council Member Don Burnett is taking place Nov. 15 in the council chambers at Cupertino City Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Newly elected council members Patrick Kwok, Dolly Sandoval and incumbent Sandra James will be officially sworn into office. A reception in the lobby immediately follows the ceremony.

CEEF sets ambitious goal for fundraising

In its most ambitious fund-raising effort to date, the board of directors of the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation announced a campaign last week with a goal of $6 million for the restoration of music and technology across the curriculum at all 20 elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District.

In addition to music, the curriculum will integrate a variety of art styles--media, video and graphic arts--with social studies and science instruction. The technology component involving "information literacy" will address two past problems--staffing and teacher training.

The campaign has already raised $3.4 million--$2 million from CEEF's endowment fund and $1.4 pledged by individuals, corporations and foundations. The community phase of fundraising will seek support from district parents, alumni and friends throughout the district. For more information, contact Eleanor Watanabe, executive director of CEEF, at 408.446.2333.

Tap Dogs to appear at Flint

The critically acclaimed tap-dancing group Tap Dogs comes to Flint Center Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. The group of six tap dancers comes from a mining town north of Sydney, Australia. The group's choreographer is Dein Perry, a two-time Olivier award winner.

Tickets are priced at $33.50 and $43.50 and can be purchased through Ticket Master at 408.998.8497. For more information, visit Flint Center on-line at www.flintcenter.com. Flint Center is at 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.

Sinfonietta Fall Classic

The El Camino Youth Symphony presents the Sinfonietta Orchestra, an advanced-level orchestra for middle- and high school students, in concert Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Monta Vista High School, 21840 McClellan Road.

Featured at the performance will be Schubert's Symphony No. 6, Haydn's Concerto in C Major and selections from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Tickets are $8 at the door. Call 650.327.2611.

Senior Center Thanksgiving

Seniors are invited to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner Nov 19 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Cupertino Senior Center, 2151 Stevens Creek Blvd.

Turkey and all the trimmings are on the menu, but seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Tickets are $7. For reservations call 408.777.3150.

Music Boosters Crafts Fair

The Lynbrook Entrustment Music Boosters plan a crafts fair, featuring a gym full of local artists and vendors on Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 1280 Johnson Ave. in W. San Jose.

The event is a fundraiser for the award-winning Lynbrook High School music program. Call 408.910.4628.

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