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Community Briefs
Whole Foods celebrates anniversary in Cupertino
Whole Foods Market in Cupertino invites the public to join employees in celebrating the store's fifth anniversary on Aug. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration will include a taste fair with samples from a variety of vendors and balloons for kids of all ages.
A drawing will be held for a $50 Whole Foods gift certificate. A wide variety of organic produce, natural snacks, drinks and sweets will be available. Call 408.257.7000 for more information.
Rotary accepting grant proposals for 2001-'02
The Rotary Club of Cupertino is inviting grant proposals from local nonprofit organizations for the 2001-'02 Rotary fiscal year. The Rotary anticipates a single grant of between $25,000 and $50,000 to be awarded in May 2002, following the annual Hanson Permanente/Cupertino Rotary Golf Tournament.
The nonprofit organization selected for 2002 will be featured in the club's publicity as the primary recipient of funds generated by the profits from the tournament. This year's grant was awarded to Cupertino Community Services, for the food closet in its new facility, which will begin construction in September 2001.
Any organization interested in applying for the grant must contact Steve Andrews for further information by Aug. 23. A formal grant request is not required. Call 408.973.1348.
Career center teaches résumé writing skills
The Career Action Center of Cupertino will be hosting two resume writing workshops on Aug. 22 and Sept. 26, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the center, 10420 Bubb Road, suite 100.
Participants will learn the essential elements of writing a successful résumé in order to properly market themselves. Cost for the workshop is $40 for members and $55 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 408.343.2711 to register or for more information.
'Blue's Clues Live' plays at Flint Center
"Blue's Clues Live," based on the popular Nickelodeon television show for preschool-age children, will debut on Aug. 15. The show will feature the familiar cast of characters, including Blue the puppy and Steve.
The nine performances of the interactive theatrical production will run Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 18 at 11 a.m., 8 p.m. and 5 p.m.; and Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.
Tickets for the performances are currently on sale for $16.50, $21.50 and $28.50. For tickets or more information, call the box office at 408.998.8497.
Openings in California Youth Symphony
The California Youth Symphony has openings for trombone, French horn and string bass players in its most advanced ensemble. Conductor Leo Eylar will hold auditions through September.
For an audition or more information, call 650.325.6666 or go to www.cys.org.
The Humane Society auto donation program
The Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley is asking for the donation of used, working cars, trucks or campers to sell to raise money for the organization.
The society is looking for cars that will sell for a profit. Cars that need to be registered or do not pass smog tests will also be accepted. The Humane Society will provide all donors with the proper paperwork for their tax-deductible donation.
The Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley is one of the largest nonprofit animal shelters on the West Coast. The society receives no government funding, relying solely on monetary support from the community to fund the animal welfare and sheltering service. For more information about donating a vehicle or about the society, call 408.727.3383, ext. 878.
Host families needed for exchange students
AFS Intercultural Programs (formerly known as the American Field Service) is currently searching for host families for several international exchange students who will be placed in the Bay Area and surrounding communities for the 2001-'02 academic year.
Each year, more than 2,600 high school students from around the world are hosted in communities across the nation, and 1,900 American students are sent abroad to 44 countries.
Host families open their homes to students and provide them with a bed, meals, guidance and support. Host families can be two-parent households with small children, teenagers or no children at home. Single parents, grandparents, same-sex couples and adults with no children are also welcome to host.
Families receive support from the AFS staff and more than 8,000 volunteers. Students come with their own spending money and medical insurance and the desire to participate as active members of their host families and communities.
Families interested in hosting an exchange student or who wish to receive more information about the program can call 800.AFS.INFO or go to www.afs.org/usa.
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