Community briefs

Shredding, recycling event set for Jan. 22

Cupertino residents can bring their electronics, documents and gently used items to Cupertino’s Environmental Recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m.-noon, in parking lot A at De Anza College. This event will be held rain or shine. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit cupertino.org/environmentalday.

Book discussion is ‘Enough About Me’

As part of Silicon Valley Reads 2022, which kicks off Jan. 27, the Cupertino Library is hosting an in-person discussion of “Enough About Me” by Richard Lui.

The memoir, which chronicles Lui’s decision to set aside his career as a news anchor to care for his father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, is a Silicon Valley Reads selection on the theme of “The Power of Kindness, Resilience & Hope.”

The discussion is set for March 17, 7-8 p.m., at the library. . For more information, visit https:// sccl.bibliocommons.com/ events.

Mature workers webinar is Jan. 27

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian is hosting a Jan. 27 webinar for individuals age 50 and up who are looking to shift careers or re-enter the workforce. Panelists will discuss how to overcome potential age stereotypes, upgrade skill sets and build confidence to thrive within the workforce.

The panel of Silicon Valley labor market specialists includes Brenda Brown, director of the Second Careers Employment Program at Peninsula Family Service; Anne van Tonningen, a career adviser for Peninsula Family Service; Jen Cheyer, program manager at Novaworks; and a Mature Worker Job Coaching Program participant.

The Zoom webinar is set for 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information or to register, visit district5.sccgov.org/matureworkers.