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More changes coming to area shopping mall

The quest continues to transform the Cupertino Square into a thriving shopping mall.

Updates on the mall's progress were given at the Feb. 19 city council meeting. Major changes include new mall entrances and a new sign off Interstate 280. It also includes completion of the food court, new fountains, restrooms and a police substation.

New tenants--clothing store Steve & Barry's and Hofbrauhaus, a 400-seat beer hall and restaurant--are expected to open by summer.

Mini anchor stores such as Munich Bakery and the restaurant Vapiano will also be added.

The already existing Macy's will add an additional 20,000 square feet and restaurants Benihana and T.G.I. Friday's are undergoing major renovations.

The mall's successful 16-screen AMC movie theatre opened last year.

De Anza student films showing at Cinequest

Two De Anza College student films produced in the college's Film/TV Department have been selected for Cinequest Film Festival 18.

The two films are the animated Final Performance by Indukuri Meena and Try by Omar Forero.

The De Anza student productions will compete among 17 films in Cinequest's Student Film Competition, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, and 10:30 a.m. March 2, at the Camera 12 Cinemas, 201 South Second Street, San Jose.

Hop to it for annual Bunny Fun Run

The city of Cupertino is inviting residents to join the annual Big Bunny Fun Run, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. March 22 at the Cupertino Civic Center.

Pre-race registration ends March. 20. Registration is available online at www.cupertino.org/ register, or in person at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road.

Fees vary in different categories but all include participation in the race/walk, a T-shirt, a fitness fun kit and a raffle ticket.

This year a new division called Little Hoppers has been added for younger participants.

For more information call the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department at 408.777.3120.