Cupertino kicks off the holidays with Community Tree Lighting

"Cupertino is holding its Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. The tree lighting will be followed by photo opportunities with Santa, a snowball room, holiday movie watching and kids activities. Volunteer hopefuls West Valley Community Services is looking for some volunteer elves to help with Gift of Hope, the Cupertino-based nonprofit's annual event for low-income families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to gather for the holidays."

"The holiday carnival is set for Dec. 6, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at St Joseph's, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. The event features game booths, a food court, arts and crafts and a visit from Santa. Volunteers are needed to help with setup and teardown, traffic flow and client assistance at each booth. Shift times vary. ​Register at https://bit.ly/4pagkNI. For more information, contact Christopher Anderson, WVCS's manager of volunteer services, at 408-255-8033, ext. 303, or [e-mail]."

"The Cupertino Symphonic Band will perform its annual Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. The program includes contemporary and classical music selections, along with traditional favorites, including Krommer's concerto for two clarinets, "A Mariah Carey Christmas" and "The Eighth Candle." Admission to this all-ages concert is free, and holiday snacks and coffee will be provided. Donations of canned goods to benefit West Valley Community Services will be collected. For more information, visit www.cupertinosymphonicband.org."

Cupertino will hold its Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center with photo opportunities with Santa, a snowball room, holiday movie watching and kids activities. West Valley Community Services seeks volunteers for Gift of Hope and its holiday carnival on Dec. 6 at St Joseph's, with roles for setup, teardown, traffic flow and client assistance; registration is available online and Christopher Anderson is the volunteer contact. The Cupertino Symphonic Band will present its Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center with free admission and canned-goods collection.

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