Celebrating 125 years
Before the turn of the 20th century, residents of the town that became Sunnyvale formed a school district for their children and funded it with a $4,000 bond. This year, the Sunnyvale School District is celebrating 125 years of serving the community.
The district is holding an anniversary celebration Oct. 16, 4-6 p.m., in the Bishop Elementary School auditorium, 450 N. Sunnyvale Ave. Attendees can reconnect with old friends and teachers, browse school memorabilia curated by the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, hear about the district’s journey and enjoy light refreshments.
RSVP to Eventbrite.com. To share a story or photograph from your time in the Sunnyvale School District, email alia.wilson@sesd.org. For more information, visit https://www.sesd.org/125years.
Community grants
Sunnyvale is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Program through 5 p.m. on Oct. 18.
The city will award up to $48,000 to organizers of free community events taking place next year. Grants cover up to 40% of total event expenses. The goal is to increase communication among neighbors, improve the physical condition of a neighborhood, or enhance neighborhood pride and identity.
Grants are capped at $1,250 for neighborhood associations with 250 or fewer households, and $1,750 for neighborhood associations with 250 or more households.
Visit https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/city-services/customer-resources/affordability-and-assistance/city-grants-and-loans for guidelines and application forms. For more information, email ncs@sunnyvale.ca.gov or call 408-730-7350.
Halloween costume donations
Sunnyvale is looking for donations of clean, gently used children’s costumes and accessories for its Halloween Costume Swap event. Donations will be accepted Oct. 1-15 at the Columbia Neighborhood Center Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; at the Sunnyvale Public Library Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.
For more information, call 408-730-7800.
