Sunnyvale residents are invited to a community safety fair and a pancake breakfast on Oct. 12 from 8 to
11 a.m. Public safety officers, city officials and community members will host the morning's event, which will include activities and food. Along with safety-oriented booths, the event will feature fire engine rides, tours of the fire-training tower, the arrival of a LifeFlight helicopter and local chefs. Guests can vote for their favorite chef by tipping them. There will also be a silent auction for two firehouse dinners for four.

The breakfast will be held at Sunnyvale Fire Station No. 2 at the intersection of Wolfe Road and Arques Avenue. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children will be appreciated. All proceeds from breakfast tips and the silent auction will go to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. Visit the foundation's website at www.aarbf.org for more information.


Home info meeting set for Oct. 10

Sunnyvale residents interested in either remodeling or purchasing single-family homes are encouraged to attend a meeting scheduled by the city for
Oct. 10. New design guidelines were revised and approved by the Sunnyvale City Council on July 23.

"We would like to educate our residents about the new guidelines and answer their questions," said Coryn Campbell, manager of neighborhood and community services.

The meeting will be held on Oct. 10 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Washington Park. For more information, call 408.730.7475.


Sunnyvale seeks new commission members

The city is inviting residents interested in becoming a member of a Sunnyvale board or commission to attend one of the two informational meetings scheduled for Oct. 11 and Nov. 6. Boards and commissions act in an advisory capacity to the Sunnyvale City Council.

The meetings will be held in Sunnyvale City Hall on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. and on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 408.730.7595.