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Photograph by Jill Toyoshiba
Young musicians from the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra play the pipa, a pear-shaped lute indigenous to China, at the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Cupertino Library. The Orchestra is a non-profit organization in Silicon Valley for young musicians born and/or raised in the United States who play Chinese instruments.
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Community Briefs
Legends of Dynasties
The Flint Center in Cupertino will host Legends of Dynasties, a choreographed performance featuring graduates of Beijing Dance Academy on Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. The performance is a production of stories from various dynasties and ethnic groups, including excerpts from The Dream from the Red Chamber. Tickets for the show are $20-$100. For more information, call 408.998.2277.
Barbershop 'N' Broadway
The Flint Center will host two award-winning barbershop choruses, the Garden City Chorus and the Bay Area Showcase, for a performance on March 3, at 2 and 8 p.m. In addition to the 140 harmonizers, several quartets will perform. Tickets for reserved matinee seats are $17, with evening seats at $20. General admission seats for both shows are $15. For tickets and more information, call 408.235.9744, or go to www.sjchorus.org.
Food Addiction
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step program for individuals recovering from addictive eating. A public information will be held on Feb. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Stelling and McClellan streets in Cupertino. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins: Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 408.263.2628.
Vegetarian Cooking
A Vegetarian Cooking and Discovery Class will be held on March 1, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Cupertino High School, Room 2, 10100 Finch Ave. through Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Education. The class will include cooking demonstrations and tips, food tastings, recipes to take home and other information. Cost is $25 for registration and $5 for materials. For more information, call 408.522.2700.
The John Snyder Legacy
The Cupertino Historical Society will present The John Snyder Legacy at its general meeting on Feb. 27, at the Quinlan Community Center's Cupertino Room. There will be a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation will be held at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 408.973.1495.
Stories from Angel Island
De Anza College will host "Angel Island and Immigration Stories of the 20th and 21st Centuries: Drama, Contradictions, New Neighbors, Coaltions," an art exhibit, Feb. 22 through April 19. A panel discussion, "Stories from Angel Island and Other Histories of Chinese Immigration," on March 1, in the Hinson Campus Center, Conference Room B. The exhibit will feature artwork and stories with roots in the 20th century and ramifications in the 21st century. A complementary exhibition will be held at the Sunnyvale Creative Arts Center Gallery from March 15 through May 5. For more information, call Jan Rindfleisch at 408.864.8836.
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Volunteering at El Camino Hospital's ER changes Irene Pagola's life for the better
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News Briefs
Cupertino votes to donate $250,000 to the county housing fund
De Anza College's parking lots are plagued with a rash of car thefts
Cupertino experiences a brief encounter with the "Anna Kournikova" virus
Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation gives $450,000 to area schools in 2000
Sheriff's Report
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Letters
Dale Bryant: You talkin' to me? I don't see anyone else
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Community Briefs
Third-generation teacher takes his place in a Cupertino classroom
David Roth offers a unique blend of singing and storytelling during his performance at Christa McAuliffe School
Pet of the Week
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A plant's roots can be found in its name
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Sports Briefs
Pioneers in CCS soccer semifinals
Top wrestlers set for CCS tournament
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