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VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 14 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Livermore Council to Decide Future of Springtown Course The future of the Springtown for conversion of the golf course constraints, financial viability and (LVJUSD) to convert the golf Golf Course will be back in the property; and to continue to work public acceptance, staff is recom- course property to open space; hands of the Livermore City Coun- with the Springtown Homeowners mending that the council formally Language would be developed cil on April 11. Association to refine a proposal reject the proposal for private for the November 2016 ballot Last December, the council that would keep the course open. operation of the Springtown Golf that, if approved, would preserve See Inside Section A set in motion a parallel process to The proposal to place the opera- Course. the golf course property as Open Section A is filled with determine the future of the golf tion in private hands was submit- The recommendation includes Space. Its wording would preclude information about arts, people, course that included both closing ted on behalf of the Springtown moving forward with a master re- any future council from rezoning entertainment and special events. and keeping it open. Homeowners Association (HOA) use planning process. This would the 85-acres to residential and There are education stories, a At that time, the council di- by Mark Kolt, a local venture include a feasibility assessment then approving housing without a variety of features, and the arts rected staff to prepare an initiative capitalist. in partnership with the Livermore subsequent of the public. and entertainment and to preserve the course as open Based on what staff sees as Area Recreation and Park District During the process, the golf bulletin board. space; to proceed with develop- potentially significant problems (LARPD) and Livermore Val- course would remain closed. ing a master planning process with development impacts, site ley Joint Unified School District (See GOLF COURSE, page 2) TVLC Undergoes Leadership Changes At a Key Time

By Ron McNicoll term expires at the end of this year. The Tri-Valley Learning Cor- Director Scott Lessard was chosen poration (TVLC) has undergone by the board to become its new changes at its two major leadership president. positions. Hall cited health reasons for his In addition, a board member decision to give up the presidency, has resigned, leaving three vacan- said Lynn Lysko, the new TVLC cies on the board at a time when interim CEO. A committee of a group of parents appears highly board members and stakeholders motivated to make changes in the is working to find candidates for board. the permanent CEO position. The The parents have set out to previous permanent CEO, Bill change the board to make it what Batchelor, resigned last year. they say should be more transpar- Lysko has served as the TVLC ent and accountable. Director of Charter Development, Acting at its special meetings and will continue to do so. She on March 28 and March 30, the holds a doctorate in Education, TVLC board voted to accept the and becomes the first occupant Photo - Doug Jorgensen resignation of Acting CEO John of the CEO position to come Livermore-Amador Garden Club member Lee Giroux describes some of the plants that will be available Zukoski and the resignation of from the education segment of at the club's annual plant sale. For the story, go to page 12. board president Tim Hall. Hall the public charter school. The will remain on the board until his (See TVLC, page 4) To Address Traffic,'We Need to Get Things Done and Quickly' Within five years, MTC has The meeting, hosted by the City people to use public transportation. mine what project moves forward. includes building new structures predicted that traffic along the of Pleasanton and Alameda County He said, "Traffic is not just a Tri- Options include full BART down at the current Dublin-Pleasanton I-580 corridor in the Valley will Supervisor Nate Miley, provided Valley issue, it's a issue. the middle of 580. This would en- BART station to accommodate be more congested than I-80, now updates on the widening of State It's a colossal concern." tail moving and rebuilding current the buses. The final option under ranked as the worst in the Bay Route 84 and a BART extension Andrew Tang, who heads the freeway lanes. consideration would result in Area. to Livermore. Neither project has BART Livermore extension proj- A second alternative would be modest improvements to current Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne full funding. ect, noted that the cost of the 5.5 either a diesel or light rail project. bus service. offered that observation in intro- Changes in Wheels bus service, mile extension is estimated at No cost estimate was available. Tang noted there is enough ducing a meeting to discuss trans- as well as traffic on Foothill Road $1.2 billion, with $550 million in A third consists of express buses money to build the bus alterna- portation issues. He concluded, in Pleasanton, were also addressed funding identified. BART is in the that would provide access at the tives, not BART. All but the bus "We need to get things done and during the meeting. process of a project environmental level of BART tracks. The cost is enhancement option require a fed- quickly." Miley said there is a need for review that would be used to deter- estimated at $200 million, which (See TRAFFIC, page 4) Dublin Boosts Next No Council's Pay 21% or Wading By Ron McNicoll work on a job. "If some people feel The Dublin City Council raised they don't want the increase, they At Del Valle next year's council pay by 21 can always donate it (to charity)," percent, up from the current $903 said Biddle. Pending Tests monthly payment to $1098. It rep- Vice Mayor Abe Gupta said he Regional Park District resents the first boost since 2012. did not have any strong feelings is testing the water at Del Valle Re- The council voted 4-1 at its about the pay increase either way. gional Park to determine whether it meeting March 29 to make the Mayor David Haubert ob- should continue its current ban on change. During the council discus- served, "It's an awkward situation. swimming and wading because of sion, members referred to it as a We have to act on our own behalf. the risk of toxicity from blue-green 5 percent increase, apparently a I don't mind staying with what we algae blooms. verbal shorthand for the 5 percent have, and don't care if we have an The ban at the park, located per year over the four years since increase." Mark 9 turret from the USS Louisville, rusting in the Nevada desert, south of Livermore, has been the last pay increase, as presented Gupta and Biddle have two where it once served in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's in place since December, when in a staff report. A state formula years left on their terms. Haubert's nuclear testing program. tests showed toxicity at danger- sets ceilings on annual cost of mayoral term is two years, so his ous levels. This was the first time living increases. seat will be up for election in No- that toxicity has been seen at the The pay boost will not begin vember, as will Wehrenberg's. Mystery in the Desert lake at such levels, according to until December, when the new On another item, the council Hal MacLean, water management council is sworn in. looked over the proposed 2016- supervisor for the Park District. Dangerous toxicity was again Doreen Wehrenberg cast the 17 budget, scheduled for approval Is a Mystery No More May 23. The council gave direction detected in January but has not lone vote against the raise. She been seen since then, MacLean to staff concerning several items, By Jeff Garberson and frightening kamikaze aircraft agreed with Kevin Hart, who said. Nevertheless, the Park Dis- made the motion, that the job including hiring one more police Of all the improbable things attacks are visible on parts of the to find lying abandoned in the turret. trict is continuing to prohibit takes much time and commitment officer to add to the pubic safety swimming and wading to protect to community. However, said she effort. Nevada desert, a gun turret from No one paid attention to these a World War II era U.S. Navy historical clues until recently. For park visitors and their pets, Ma- was willing to keep council pay at Several residents of East Dub- cLean said. The blue-green algae its current level. lin talked about break-ins in their cruiser might be near the top of decades, the purpose of the gun tur- ret would be explained to visitors, are still present. Their blooms are Don Biddle, who seconded neighborhoods in the past couple the list. Nevertheless, a turret answer- but its exact origin was a mystery, complex, changing with time and Hart's motion, said that a raise of months,and urged the council to able to produce toxicity suddenly do more to reduce crime. ing that description can be seen a matter of speculation. might make a difference for some- The turret's purpose, in the days and unpredictably. One speaker said that her home there, rusting in the sun at what one who may be considering used to be called the Nevada Test when nuclear tests were conducted Fishing and boating are not af- in Dublin Ranch Golf Course has running for the council. A person Site, some 100 miles north of Las on towers above-ground, was to fected by the ban, MacLean said. might want to run, but would been broken into twice in two Vegas. cut costs by eliminating multiple However, fish caught in the lake have to pay for child care during years. Another resident, Arun On careful examination, the stations for measuring the gamma should be cleaned thoroughly meetings and other events, or miss (See DUBLIN, page 4) scars of devastating naval battles (See MYSTERY, page 5) (See DEL VALLE, page 5)

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Kelly Short Notes...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Valley Schools Rank High in California Livermore Valley Charter from 10th to 13th over sev- mum of seven on-line com- the area were also rated Preparatory (LVPC) has eral years. ments to qualify for ranking. by Niche.com. Livermore been ranked 19th on a list of The listings were com- LVCP principal Eric Dil- High School is 262nd in the 243 California charter prep plied by Niche.com, which lie said that while the stu- state, and Granada High 353. schools. ranks schools throughout dents do well on standard- No ranking was listed for In a separate listing, America. The rankings are ized testing, the important the Livermore Valley Joint Amador Valley High School based on a combination of thing is that students must Unified School District, but in Pleasanton ranks 23rd 80 percent statistics gathered be able to communicate it received an overall grade among California public from such sources as SAT effectively and collaborate of "B+." high schools, and Foothill and ACT test scores. Percep- with others to truly be suc- A score for Dublin High High School is listed as 31st. tions of parents and students cessful in life. "Straight A's School was not available. The Pleasanton Unified who leave comments about and a 36 ACT score will not However, on another Niche. School District (PUSD) was their schools and districts on mean much if the student com web page, the school placed 10th on the California the business's web page are cannot collaborate with oth- was given an "A" grade. A view of the completed bandstand. list. This is consistent with also used, said Jessica Hair, ers, problem solve, and com- The Dublin Unified School API rankings that the state a representative of Niche. municate effectively." District was ranked No. 41 formerly used. Using API, com. Schools need a mini- Other high schools in out of 445 school districts Carnegie Bandstand PUSD finished anywhere in the state. Dedication Slated GOLF COURSE (continued from page one) The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore will celebrate The North Livermore consisting of private inves- is financially viable. City staff has developed a the completion of the Rotary Bandstand in Carnegie Park Community Alliance has tors. Although not indicated in list of preliminary concepts, in downtown Livermore with a Dedication Ceremony on been urging the city to con- • The HOA would lease the updated proposal, staff issues and concerns for the April 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.. The Bandstand will be officially vert the land to public open its property to Springtown notes that Kolt confirmed master planning process that presented to the City of Livermore for the use by and enjoy- space. According to the Partners for 99 years and via email that a parking will be used as the basis for ment of the community for years to come. Alliance, they have an or- terminate its lease with the structure may be the only additional discussions to fi- Over the past five years, members of the Foundation ganization SAGE (Sustain- City of Livermore for the feasible way to accommo- nalize an outline, budget and and the community worked together to plan and execute able Agriculture Education) existing clubhouse and park- date the required parking for scope for the final master- this project. From the initial idea through the planning, that has expressed interest ing lot use. the envisioned project. planning effort. permitting, fundraising and construction, this has been in bringing an agricultural • The City would lease With the aim of moving a community endeavor. Over 100 volunteers and donors park component to the area. the golf course to Spring- forward with closing the golf turned a dream into a beautiful gathering space. Electrical, SAGE currently operates the town Partners for 49 years, course, staff has held initial Cherish Tax & concrete, steel, stucco, framing, roofing, landscape and Sunol Ag Park. with the City no longer meetings with LARPD and Bookkeeping Service painting contractors and suppliers donated much of the ma- On the other side of responsible for any golf LVJUSD staff regarding the Tax Preparation terials and expert labor, and members of the two Livermore the issue, the Springtown course costs. development of a master We do: Individual, Corporate, Rotary Clubs provided countless hours of volunteer labor. Homeowners Association • Springtown Partners planning process for reus- Partnership, & Small Business Tax The end result is a city focal point that reflects the char- has sought ways to keep the would infuse $25-$30 mil- ing the golf course property. High Quality. Low Prices. acter and charm of Livermore and blends perfectly in the golf course open. The HOA lion of capital into the proj- LARPD staff has indicated Switch with Us and Pay historical setting of Carnegie Park. The Rotarian Foundation has been working on a plan ect; manage design and con- willingness to lead the mas- $50+ less than last year! of Livermore is grateful for the tremendous outpouring of with Kolt. He failed to meet struction, hire a golf course ter plan process. In January, (We Speak Chinese) support for this project through donations totaling more the council imposed March operator and assume all risks the LARPD Board approved (415) 971-8212 than $125,000. deadline for paperwork sub- associated with construction staff’s participation in the [email protected] mission on his proposal. The and ongoing operation of all effort. cherishtax.wix.com/home council established a May facilities. deadline for submission of • There would be no Livermore to Give Compost a final plan. change in the HOA Bylaws. Away to Celebrate Earth Day At the end of March, The proposal does not in- Kolt turned in the following dicate that the HOA would Job Fair The City of Livermore is celebrating “Earth Day” with a description: bear any financial responsi- Stoneridge Creek & Creekview are Hiring! Community Compost Giveaway. It will be held on Saturday, • The existing HOA bility for the project. April 16, 2016, from 9 am – 12 pm, or until supplies last, in Buildings would likely be According to staff, the Saturday, April 9th the parking lot of Livermore’s Maintenance Service Center demolished and replaced proposal is silent on sev- 10:00am – 4:00pm at 3500 Robertson Park Road. with 2 new buildings; one eral critical development The compost will be given away for free with a limit of 13,000 sq. ft. building that impacts and site constraints 3300 Stoneridge Creek Way two bags per Livermore household. will serve both the golf that could make the project Pleasanton, CA When Livermore residents put their food scraps, food- course and SHOA uses, and infeasible; including park- soiled papers, and yard trimmings into their Organics cart, one approximately 100,000 ing requirements, traffic the material is collected and processed into a rich soil sq. ft. Class A Office build- impacts, and an incompat- amendment called “compost.” Livermore residents can ing. ible zoning designation. add this amendment to their garden soil to “close the loop” • A new entity would be In addition, the proposal To Attend - on composting. formed, Springtown Part- does not include details on Complete Online Application Process Visit the Livermore Recycles website at www.liver- ners, which would be a C what occupancy rates or morerecycles.org or call the City of Livermore’s Recycling Corporation or a Limited rent amounts were used to www.stoneridgecreek.hrmdirect.com Liability Corporation (LLC) demonstrate that the project Helpline at 925-960-8015 for more information. or www.creekview.hrmdirect.comPMS299 PMS280 PMS278

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California Senate Presi- said John Marchand, Mayor Five years ago, the Rotarian Foundation ap- for the Assembly District 16 As a dedicated and prag- dent Kevin de León has also of Livermore. “Catharine proached the City of Livermore with the idea seat has been ranked at the matic public servant and endorsed Cheryl Cook-Kal- is bipartisan, independent of building a bandstand in Carnegie Park in the top of the Democratic party's accomplished educator, she lio’s campaign for Assembly and has worked tirelessly to downtown. 2016 election target list. is a perfect fit to represent District 16. represent this district well.” the 16th Assembly District,” Kevin de León said, “In Baker has been endorsed Once approval was granted, the Foundation The seat is currently held by Republican Catharine Speaker Rendon said. “ We the classroom and on the by Dublin Mayor David organized a team of volunteers and collected Baker. Her lone challenger are going to give Cheryl all City Council, Cheryl has Haubert and Councilmem- donations of materials and expert labor to make on the June 7, primary bal- the support she needs to get been a powerful advocate bers Kevin Hart and Doreen the dream a realty. lot is Democrat and former elected this November.” for the issues that matter Wehrenberg; the entire city The bandstand will be officially presented to the Pleasanton City Council- AD16 is the only seat in most to Assembly District councils and the mayors of City on April 14, adding to the growing venues for member Cheryl Cook-Kal- the Bay Area currently being 16. Her successful efforts to Livermore and Pleasanton. concerts, performances, ceremonies and addresses lio. held by a Republican. improve access to women’s Bipartisan education Cook-Kallio commented, healthcare and decrease leaders have endorsed Cath- in the downtown. Examples representing potential As the only two contend- ers, both will move on to "I can't tell you how humbled traffic congestion has made arine Baker for re-election to uses include entertainment at the Thursday Farm- the 2016 November general and honored I am to receive her an incredibly effective the State Assembly. ers' Market and a place to hand out awards after election. this news. But we won't win public servant. She has my They include Mark the Rodeo Parade. In a press release, Speak- this race from Sacramento, full support for Assembly.” Miller, Pleasanton School Designed to blend in with the historic Carn- er of the California Assem- we are going to win it with Baker has asked sup- District Board Member and egie Building, it features a 20' gazebo over a 30' bly Anthony Rendon has the grassroots in our district porters to work together to Livermore School Board stage - an architectural trompe l'oeil designed to called Assembly District 16 and the generosity of people keep AD16 from the Demo- members endorsing Baker throughout the state." crats and keeping them from are Chuck Rogge, Kate Run- accommodate larger groups without the need of the top pickup opportunity for Democrats in the state Cook-Kallio has been en- achieving a 2/3rd super yon, Chris Wenzel and Anne an oversized structure. and pledged his full support dorsed by over 100 elected majority. White. Charles Hartwig, a member of the Livermore for Cheryl Cook-Kallio’s officials, community lead- “I am a Democrat and I The district includes Rotary Club and Rotarian Foundation, is quoted campaign. ers, and current and former support Catharine Baker be- Alamo, Danville, Dublin, as saying, “This will be a great gift to the city.” “Cheryl Cook-Kallio is assemblymembers, includ- cause she immediately went Lafayette, Livermore, Mor- We applaud the Rotarian Foundation. a proven leader on issues ing Susan Bonilla and Joan to work for my community, aga, Orinda, Pleasanton, San important to local residents Buchanan. and it is obvious she cares,” Ramon, and Walnut Creek. such as increasing access to women’s healthcare and TRAFFIC DUBLIN (continued from page one) (continued from page one) eral environmental review. you're going to get more without cost. The federal study would pressure." The redesign of the sys- Goel, said that over the past conducting outreach meet- CRICKET not begin until after BART Thorne said of traffic, in tem is anticipated to increase three or four weeks there ings, and have had more than FOR CUBS completes its report. general, "We are continually ridership due to the fre- have been four burglaries 16 since January. A town The council unanimously Tang estimated that con- tweaking roads to get them quency and ease of access. in the Dublin Ranch Golf hall meeting is planned for approved an agreement with struction of a BART exten- to do something they can't A meeting will be held May Course area. 6:30 p.m. April 7 at Amador Cricket for Cubs, which has sion would be completed in do now. It sounds like we're 2 at the Bankhead Theater The neighborhood has Elementary School. headquarters in Pleasanton, 2026, "if all goes well." just rearranging the deck in Livermore to take public been working with police Haubert said he has called but also has Dublin mem- He described the demand chairs. The only solution is comment on the proposed for parking as an ongoing is- to speed detection, he said. on Alameda County District bers. The club will install more rail, not just BART." changes. This week, Haubert sent Attorney Nancy O'Malley sue. There is talk of adding Michael Tree, Executive Residents living on Foot- two cricket batting cages at more parking structures. He out a press release following to personally review the Director of the Livermore hill Road were told that the Emerald Glen Park, at a cost added that a study is in the up on the crime topic. Po- Amador Valley Transporta- intersection at Kilkare and criminal charges of the sus- of up to $40,000, and then works that would determine lice have arrested suspects pects apprehended to make tion Authority, described Main is being changed. The turn them over to the city. the priority of parking for changes in Wheels bus changes are expected to involved in several recent sure they are the toughest In exchange, the club will each station. routes that are designed to make it more difficult for crimes. The police have been possible. have exclusive right to the Richard Carney from improve access to BART. If drivers to use Foothill Road facility for the next 15 years; the Alameda County Trans- approved, buses in the future to avoid traffic on I-680. then the facility would revert portation Commission dis- will connect with BART Once the intersection has TVLC to the city. cussed express lanes and the every 15 minutes. There been changed, Caltrans will (continued from page one) new left turn lanes at North Representatives of other widening of SR 84. will be a direct link to Las look at the impacts and de- first three brought business Canyons Parkway were also cricket clubs in the area Express lanes opened in Positas College where an termine if additional projects backgrounds to the position. required. raised objections about the February along the I-580 effort is underway to pro- would be needed to reduce The board also accepted However, at the council exclusivity for Cricket for corridor. Carney noted that vide an "easy pass" to every traffic on Foothill. the resignation by letter of meeting, Livermore Mayor Cubs, but appeared to be the first seven days saw student so each can travel Umashankar Meda, who John Marchand read from reassured when the club 126,000 users with 20 per- did not give a reason for an agreement signed in June officials said at the meeting cent representing carpools. his resignation. This leaves 2015 by Zukoski that agreed that they are willing to share A difference of 30 mph Mysterious ‘Dark Matter’ Is the board with four mem- to do the improvements be- the facility, with the club between the freeway lanes bers, with three needed for fore occupancy of the new retaining control of sched- and the express lanes was Subject Of Wednesday Talk a quorum. building, located at 3090 uling. Currently, cricketeers recorded. Although the two meet- Independence Drive. The The widening of SR 84 must travel to San Jose for Dark matter, which can’t tory. Dawson is part of an ings ended in major changes, disclosure of the provisions from two to four lanes to investigation into the nature people interested in seeing such facilities, said several been seen or detected but is was news to Livermore Val- Pigeon Pass is anticipated to believed to make up some and behavior of dark matter a live-stream record on the ley Charter Preparatory prin- adult leaders. Several young be completed in 2017. The TVLC web page will not be cricket players spoke up for 85 percent of the mass of the as revealed when galaxy cipal Eric Dillie, who orga- final 2.5 miles from Pigeon clusters collide. able to see the actions. The nized a turnout of more than the agreement. universe, will be discussed Pass to I-680 is in "early Galaxy clusters are the TVLC camcorder appar- 200 e-mails to Marchand. The council also pro- next Wednesday, April 13, at development," according to a dinner meeting of the Val- largest objects in the uni- ently was broken, making it It was also true that no one claimed Ned Yost Day, in Carney. The EIR for the final ley Study Group at Castle- verse, with “hundreds to unable to transmit pictures on the TVLC board knew honor of the Detroit Tigers or sound. widening would expected to wood Country Club. thousands of galaxies all that Zukoski had signed the manager who helped his Zukoski will return to contract. be completed in Feb. 2018. The event, open to the gravitationally bound and his previous job as Direc- Parents demanded in- team win the World Series Typically, once an EIR is public, begins at 7 p.m. Cost orbiting one another,” Daw- tor of Finance. Effective formation from the TVLC last year. Yost graduated complete, it takes three years per person is $32, including son wrote in an email. March 31, he also resigned board to learn what was go- from Dublin High School to design the project and dinner and the talk. Reser- Their collisions are “the his position on the board ing on. Eventually Zukoski in 1972, then walked on at acquire the right-of-way. vations must be made by most energetic events since of the Livermore Charter issued an apology to the the Chabot Community Col- Construction could start in Saturday, April 9. the Big Bang,” he added. Zone Corporation (LCZC), mayor and also separately lege team, before his major 2021. However, there are Although they cannot They allow the researchers a financial support group to the TVLC community of league career as a catcher. no funds identified, he said. detect dark matter directly, to compare and contrast the for TVLC. parents and teachers. Yost lives in Georgia in Miley commented, con- astronomers believe it exists behavior of ordinary mat- Zukoski had been slated Since then, more parents the off-season. He and his struction could be completed because of its gravitational ter with that of dark matter to end his Acting CEO func- have been attending TVLC in 2023. "We've got to see if under extreme conditions. tion June 30, and originally wife, Deborah, have four influence on galaxies and board meetings and ask- we can deliver this faster." clusters of galaxies. To make arrangements, submitted his resignation ef- ing many questions about children. The council wants to arrange a presentation Carney admitted that Next Wednesday’s speak- phone 925-447-8876 or send fective then. He changed his decision-making and trans- there is pressure to acceler- when the Tigers play the A's er will be astrophysicist Wil- an email to VSGPresident@ mind and moved up the date parency. ate the process. to March 30, said Lysko. in Oakland. liam Dawson of Lawrence gmail.com. Further, TVLC was very Thorne added, "I think Zukoski's resignation let- late with a second quarter Livermore National Labora- ter to the board said that he financial report that goes to made his decision to resign the Alameda County Office the position after talking to of Education. Its outside au- family and friends. dit was also late. These and MAILBOX "The past few months other occurrences wound have been extremely chal- up in a Notice of Violation (Opinions voiced in let- deserve. Let us be worthy The EBLC believes it is lenging for TVLC. Howev- (NOV) from the Livermore ters published in Mailbox of the inheritance left to reasonable to question labor Need for Housing er, things are turning around. Valley Joint Unified School are those of the author and us by past generations and practices and compensation Jesse Murray A new CEO can provide a District, which supervises do not necessarily reflect not squander it for the sake at BART. We encourage Livermore fresh start for the organiza- the two Livermore charter the opinion of The Inde- of pithy tweets or political the Board of Directors and It seems like the only tion. This also represents the schools. pendent. Letter Policy: The posturing. senior management to work views of area residents on The system’s age is con- diligently to address these best action to take for my The New Jerusalem El- Independent will not publish residential development pro- own health and well-being," ementary School District in anonymous letters, nor will tributing to the current prob- issues, and we call on the said Zukoski. lems. Suggesting that this California legislature to con- posals that The Independent Tracy also issued NOVs to it publish letters without covers are those of oppo- TVLC parents were gal- TVLC concerning its two claim only serves some tribute to a solution. It is our vanized into action to reform names. Abusive letters may ulterior motive is false and collective civic duty to hold nents to development. This Acacia charter schools in be rejected or edited. Fre- the board at a Livermore Stockton, on basically the is a distraction from the real our leaders accountable. leaves the many of us for City Council meeting in same grounds. quent letter writers may have issues. Broken infrastructure is whom the current housing December. Parents at that The administrative fail- publication of their letters The core BART system just as bad for riders as a shortage is a serious problem meeting accused the city of ures affecting the Acacia delayed. Letters should be will soon be half a century BART strike. We hope that without a voice in media unnecessarily delaying an schools have resulted in submitted by e-mail to ed- old. The system suffers $9.6 BART and our region’s lead- coverage of the debate. occupancy of the new quar- financial consequences, with [email protected].) billion dollars’ worth of de- ers get the message: come As my family, which ters for Livermore Valley some rental support money ferred maintenance and criti- together and keep BART relies on a mid-level lab sal- Charter Preparatory (LVCP). from the state canceled be- Keep BART Running cal components now require running. ary and is above the census The parents said there cause of the failures. East Bay replacement. This work has We also hope that the median in income for the was no logical connection Through it all, parents Leadership Council to be paid for, and neither the region’s citizens recognize area, can't afford to buy, between the city issuing have expressed high enthu- Arousing fear and out- State of California nor the that investing in our in- this is a great many people. an occupancy permit for siasm for the schools' faculty rage has proven to be an federal government is likely frastructure is responsible Perhaps The Independent the building and a require- and principals, declaring that effective strategy, especially to bail us out any time soon. civic engagement when the would consider talking with ment to pave the TVLC results have been good for during this political season. Whether you believe the system is in need of public residents about the crip- elementary school parking their children, both academi- The past few weeks have system has been misman- investment. 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April 7, 2016 • The Independent 5 MYSTERY (continued from page one) ray output of nuclear explo- to an end to testing in the the abandoned turret as part these ships is a tale of great were damaged in battles a lot of fun, he said. He sions detonated at different atmosphere. of a tour of the Test Site, now success and sorrow,” he near Guadalcanal in 1942, was happy to recognize sites. While the turret’s brief called the Nevada National wrote in the LLNL report. but none appeared to sustain the Louisville for serving The late Bill McMaster role was known and dis- Security Site. Five were lost to enemy damage that would match her country by contributing of Lawrence Livermore cussed by old timers and tour Since then, he has spent action in battles with names scars on the Nevada turret to LLNL’s nuclear testing National Laboratory saw a guides, its deeper history nights and weekends scan- like Sunda Strait, Coral Sea in detail. program “long after her last way to create a single sta- was a mystery. Now it has ning the internet, corre- and Guadalcanal that are By contrast, he found a salvo was fired.” tion that could turn and point been revealed through the sponding with aging Navy burned into the memories close connection with the its detectors at many sites. personal efforts of Rob Hoff- veterans and with the Des- of those who fought in the damage and subsequent He had a surplus Navy gun man, a theoretical physicist ert Research Institute, and Pacific in World War II. repairs to the USS Louis- turret shipped in from Mare in the Lawrence Livermore checking archival records Which of the ships did ville, which was hit twice by Island Shipyard in the Bay National Laboratory weap- at sites around the country, the turret come from? kamikaze attacks in January Area. ons program who comes from San Bruno to Wash- Opinions varied among 1945 en route to the Lingay- The turret was installed from a Navy family. ington, D.C. people who had worked at en Gulf in the Philippines. as if aboard ship and fitted The Navy connection is He continues to make the Test Site. Hoffman elimi- Dozens were killed or with a lead-lined barrel that not just a figure of speech. new contacts and uncover nated the names of those that wounded. The Louisville could be aimed precisely at Hoffman’s father and young- new information, but in the were sunk in action. Then he was forced to limp back to the top of a 500-foot tower er brother were both chief meantime he published a familiarized himself with the the Bay Area for repairs at a thousand or more yards petty officers. His uncles historical report at LLNL battle histories of surviving Mare Island Shipyard, arriv- away where the burst of served in the Navy as well. late last year and has plans ships that carried the Mark 9. ing a month later. gamma rays from a nuclear His twin brother was a ca- for a more formal article, He studied repair records at Repair records from the detonation would indicate its reer officer in the Marine perhaps in a Naval history places like Pearl Harbor and shipyard match the Nevada explosive yield. Corps and is now an intelli- journal. Mare Island and traveled to turret down to scrapes, scars, The turret was used to gence analyst with the Coast The turret is from the the desert to crawl over the bolt and welding patterns diagnose three tests in 1957, Guard. 1930s and is known as a turret to compare battle and and a slightly displaced face- all part of Operation Plumb- With this family back- Mark 9, he found. It housed repair records with scars, plate where a replacement bob. Soon after that, the tur- ground and his work at three 8-inch guns and was misaligned seams and repair part was installed. ret was retired, as the U.S. LLNL, Hoffman took on the carried by a dozen U.S. welds. Hoffman continues to and Soviet Union entered historian role almost exactly ships, 10 of them cruisers, He was able to eliminate gather new information and into agreements that led one year ago after visiting but two aircraft carriers as from consideration the USS interact with historians and well. Portland, Pensacola and others who might shed light “The battle history of Salt Lake City. All of these on the history of the turret, but for now he is convinced DEL VALLE that he has identified the ship (continued from page one) that it came from. before eating with no con- can result in serious illness Projects Listed for Dublin The process has been sumption of internal organs. or death,” according to a “Blue-green algae” refers departmental fact sheet that School Bond Funding to a variety of algae and cautions against drinking, bacteria that live naturally breathing or skin contact The Dublin Unified Board the final stages of develop- PUBLIC NOTICE in lakes. Why they some- with water contaminated by of Trustees approved a reso- ment. Input from more than times turn toxic is not clear, the toxins. Because of their NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED lution that prioritizes projects 1,000 community members NEW WHEELS BUS SERVICE PLAN according to public health smaller body mass, young of Measure H, the $283 mil- was included in the FMP authorities. However, the children are at greater risk lion general obligation bond process. The FMP is an The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority is holding process is often connected than are adults. measure which goes before important element in es- a Public Hearing to obtain public input regarding a a new bus with warm temperatures and MacLean was not aware the voters on the June 7, tablishing the priorities for service plan that is planned to improve ridership, improve stagnant waters. of anyone being sickened 2016 ballot. Measure H. access to BART, reduce duplication of service and simplify The Park District had not by the toxins at Del Valle to The vote took place at the “It was critical that the service. seen toxic blooms at any of date, but cited the “terrible” March 29 meeting. community understand that its lakes prior to 2014, when dog deaths elsewhere. “If Top priorities identified we have clear priorities Date: Monday, May 2, 2016 Time: 6 PM they occurred at Lakes Tem- you start getting people sick, include: for the use of the potential escal and Chabot. that will take this to a real Place: Bankhead Theater • The initial phase of sec- funding from Measure H,” 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94551 Federal, state and re- nasty level,” he worried. ond high school on the east- said Board President Dan Served by Wheels Routes 10, 11, 12, 14, gional public health authori- He expressed concern side of Dublin Cunningham. “This resolu- 15, 20x, 51, and the Rapid ties warn about the risks of about upcoming warm • Modernization and reno- tion is a direct response to exposure to toxins from weather and the possibility vation of older schools on the meet our needs in prevent- Translation services are available with 72 hours advance blue-green algae, both for that park visitors will ig- west side of the community, ing overcrowding, and to notice by calling Wheels at (925) 455-7555. You may also pets and for people. nore or will not see warning review the proposed changes and give your input by including Frederiksen, Dub- renovate and modernize our April 22, 2016 at www.wheelsforward.com. The California Depart- signs. Just last weekend, he lin and Murray Elementary older schools on the west ment of Public Health says said, Del Valle park rangers Schools side of our community.” Copies of the changes are also available at Wheels the toxins have killed dogs had to order visitors out of • The addition of science The table listing the pri- Administration Office at 1362 Rutan Ct, Livermore and at in Humboldt County and the water. labs at Dublin High, Wells orities can be found on the Wheels Transit Center, 2500 Railroad Ave, Livermore. sea otters in Monterey Bay. 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Elite Taekwondo Academy of Livermore sent 8 athletes to Pictured are Phantoms U11 players Ryan Gill (73) and the American Open Taekwondo Championships (Hayward, Takumi Romero (99) in white. CA) on March 26th to compete in both poomsae forms and kyorugi sparring. Every Elite team member medaled in this competition, which drew competitors from across the western United States. In the top photo, Master Jeff Avila poses Stephen Geyer attempts to score from 1st base on a hit with (from left), Christian Doucet (Gold/sparring), Allison to deep right field. Catcher Mikian Pickerill is receiving DeGuzman (Silver/sparring and Gold/poomsae), and Geonhan the throw and was able to tag him out. This took place in Kang. (Bronze/poomsae). The lower photo shows Master Avila Granada Little League Majors division action between with (from left) Ryan J. (Bronze/sparring), Aanya Singhal the Rockies and Giants. Photo - Bill Nale (Silver/poomsae), Keerthana Ravi Shankar (Gold/poomsae), and Alex DeGuzman (Gold/sparring and Silver/poomsae). Not pictured: Mauricio Mendiola (Gold/sparring).

The Livermore Phantoms U13 Black took on the Walnut Creek Warriors Maroon team this past Sunday and came away with another win. The Phantoms outscored the Warrriors 14-3, getting big goals from the attack line and key face-off wins from the middies. Tight defense enabled Livermore to control the game from start to Wrestling for Tri-Valley Elite Wrestling Club, Jalen finish. Pictured is Jake Herweg scoring one of his big Bets, 6th grade, finished in third place at the 12th goals on Sunday. annual California Girls' Middle School State Wrestling Championships. She was 4-1 with all four wins by pin.

The Granada High School boys varsity team hosted Monte Vista, losing 1-22. The Matadors played a good game with Shane Jenkins scoring one point and goalie Jared Faith recording thirteen saves. The defense saw a lot of action with Magnum Resler-Miller having two takeaways and Colby Brocklesby, Devin Parker, Harrison Goold, Kavan Bagatelos, and Robert Guel one each. Jenkins got two ground balls and Colby Brocklesby, Harrison Goold, James Pryor, Magnum Resler-Miller, 8th grader Jessica Bepple, from Cyclone Wrestling Club, Parker Turk, Angus Stewart, and Erik Mork one each. The West Coast Kaos U13 girls kicked off the spring finished in 2nd place at the 12th annual California Girls Pictured is goalie Jared Faith defending the goal. season with a solid match against the San Lorenzo Middle School State Championships. She went 3-1 and North Stars. Kaos came out firing with two quick goals had 2 pins. in the first half and another two in the second. West Coast Forward, Alivia Ganz, recorded her first hat trick of the season. Pictured is Alivia Ganz breaking away.

Pictured is Tri-Valley Elite Amanda Silveira of the West Coast Wonder U17 team wrestler Erin Corneilus. provided multiple assists and a goal over beautiful corner The Granada High School kicks all weekend even bending one like Beckham. junior varsity boys Pictured is Tri-Valley Elite wrestler Kyle Parco. lacrosse team hosted the game for the Twins. He also drove in the second half, Sporting nailed a an all out offensive assault by Wildfire. in one runner. He singled in the first Monte Vista High School shot into the top right corner of the The match ended with a 6-2 Wildfire inning. Nathan recorded the win for goal giving them the lead. The next 30 Amy lost to the eventual 2nd place victory. The six goals were shared Girls Middle School the Angels. He allowed three runs resulting in a loss for minutes was a battle of physicality as by Callie Crain, Tori Diehl, Meghan finisher. In the consolation bracket, over two innings. He struck out five, the Wildfire fought to set up a play on she won her next two matches by the Matadors. Alec Faith Giamona and Paola Samaniego. State Wrestling walked two and surrendered two hits. offense. With 3 minutes in the match, West Coast Wildfire will now Nine middle school girls repre- pin. After sustaining a head injury in Minor AA: Cardinals 8, Royals and Colton Casey each forward Jasmyne Dunn, navigated her senting 3 different Livermore teams her consolation quarterfinal match, spend the next few weeks preparing for 3: Cardinals: Dimitri Mesnickow (P) scored a goal and goalie way up the middle into a breakaway a semi-final match against the number competed last Saturday at the 12th she still wrestled hard. She lost in the pitched a great scoreless 1st inning that led to a beautifully placed shot annual Girls Middle School California consolation semifinals to the eventual 15th ranked team in the country, CV striking out 2 and catching a fly ball. Ryan Myers made nine into Sporting’s net. This tied the match Crossfire. State Championships held in Albany. 3rd place wrestler. In her sixth match With 1 run scored in the 2nd, bases 1-1. With momentum on their side, 8th grader Jessica Bepple, rep- of the day, she came up short wrestling saves. Brad Mitchell, Ethan The West Coast Krush 05 Girls loaded, and no outs, Stefano Matteucci Wildfire continued to drive until the officially kicked off the new year with resenting Cyclone Wrestling Club, for 5th place. Amy finished in 6th place (C) got the runner at home, followed Weisbrod, Matt Hall, and final moments of the match. One last started the day as the number 2 seed in with a 3-3 record. She had 3 pins on their first game of Spring League on by 2 more strikeouts for Dimitri to Ryan Patchen each had shot by forward Paola Samaniego hit Saturday and by participating in the the 118lbs. weight class after last year’s the day. She looks forward to earning get out of the inning. Lane Curtin (P) the Sporting’s crossbar and dropped 4th place finish in state. She pinned her her third league championship and a Woodland Play Date on Sunday. finished up the last inning facing 3 one takeaway. Pictured is just shy of the goal line. Krush had an early morning on the first 2 opponents to make the semifinals higher state placing next year as an batters. First batter hit a solid line drive In Sunday’s match, Wildfire faced where she wrestled the number 3 seed. 8th grader for Junction. Liam Randhawa running pitch visiting Mustang SC 06G Elite back to Curtin, who caught but then Mustang Blast from Danville. Wildfire in Danville. In their first official game She won that match 8-2 and advanced Her teammate, 6th grader Franc- dropped the ball, then gathered himself with the ball. went up early with two goals within to the finals. In the finals, she lost to esca “Frankie” Richmond placed 6th under the new age configuration, the to finish the play and get the runner at the first ten minutes. Just before the Krush girls played hard and showed the number one seed, a two time state in her first State Championship tourna- 1st. Game ball was given to Connor half, Mustang managed to get one goal finalist from Washington Manor. She ment. After winning her first match, she a lot of heart, but wound up falling to Mathis (2-3, 1 RBI) for his clutch hit back. The remainder of the match was a strong Mustang team 3-0. finished in 2nd place with a 3-1 record. had to wrestle the number four seed, in the 3rd with bases loaded, 2 outs, Jessica plans on attending Livermore Gurleen Bhullar from Albany Middle scoring the run that put the Cardinals Caden Theiss, Will Leonard and Si- High School next year. School. Frankie upset the number 4 ahead in the game. mon Kozioziemsi led the way with 4 6th grader Jalen Bets represented seed by holding on to a tight 2-1 vic- Cardinals 12, Giants 2: Cardinals hits each in the 4 inning affair. Lucas her team, the Tri-Valley Elite Wrestling tory. In the semifinals, she lost to the allowed 2 runs to score in the first Kaufman and Dominic Macchiano Club. She pinned her first two oppo- eventual state champion. Down 2-0 in inning despite great defense. With each had 3 solid hits. Joseph Ibarra nents quickly to make the semifinals. the consolation semifinals, Frankie put bases loaded, no outs, and playing a showed amazing bat control in his Bras for the Cause She lost there to the eventual 2nd place her opponent on her back 2 times in tight infield, Jordan Blanscett (P) to final at bat, fouling off multiple pitches finisher. She bounced back quickly the third period, but came just short of Anthony Ponce (C) got the first out before smacking his 3rd base hit of the though, pinning her opponent in the earning near fall points. She lost 3-0 at home plate to stop the first runner day. Stellar defensive play by Will, Breast Cancer Walk consolation semifinals. She continued and moved into the 5th place match. In from scoring. Dimitri Mesnickow(SS) Lucas and Joseph contributed to the her trend of pins by pinning her op- her 6th match of the day, Frankie lost had an unassisted out, followed by a great game. ponent in the consolation finals. Jalen another close match 0-2. She finished strikeout to end the inning. 2nd and finished in 3rd place with a record of with a 3-3 record. Also wrestling for 3rd innings were kept scoreless by 4-1 and had 4 pins. Junction were Alise Bradford and Jordan and Lane Curtin, retiring the West Coast Soccer Last week, the Junction Avenue Sonja Kehoe. Cyclone wrestling also side with 3 strikeouts each. Gavin The West Coast Wildfire U16G K-8 team was a standout at Tri-Valley had Ximena Pulido (1 win by pin) and Morton (P) received the game ball for showed strong in the California Re- League Championships, and showed Montserrat Arevalo representing them his pitching in the 4th and 5th innings. gional League’s state cup tournament no sign of slowing down. They sent 5 in the tournament. He ended the 5th and last inning fac- series this past weekend. Wildfire girls to the state tournament, and had ing only 4 batters, walking the first bested Central Valley Crossfire Blue 3 of them place. Showing tremendous and then striking out the next 3. Top and Mustang blast and tied the na- endurance and grit, 8th grader Fiona Granada Little League Hitters: Lane Curtin (2B, 1-2, 1RBI); Granada Little League results: tion’s number 6th ranked girls team, Smith had a total of 7 matches on the Zach Lindstrom (1-2, 2RBIs); Dimitri Santa Clara Sporting green. The strong day. In her 2nd match, she lost a very AAA Division: Angels 13, Twins Mesnickow (1-1, 5RBIs). 3: The Angels beat the Twins 13-3 showing propels Wildfire into the close match, 2-4, to the number four Farm: Pirates vs. Mets: Both semi-finals in two weeks. seed, Kacie Lambert from Albiani Saturday behind both the bat and the teams played a fabulous game with a lot arm of Quinn Boyd. Quinn racked up In the first game against Central Middle School. She battled back of solid hits. Top players on offense for Valley, Wildfire dominated with the through the consolation bracket, win- three RBIs on two hits. He singled in the Pirates were Dylan Kandel, Noah the third and fourth innings. Quinn majority of possession. After several ning her next 3 matches by points, Langhart and Sammy Nicholson, and shots on goal, Wildfire found the net including one overtime win, to make brought the heat against the Twins for the Mets Justin Gerow, Jonathan Info & Registration: TriValleySOCKs.org during his outing. Quinn held the Twins halfway through the second half. the consolation semifinals. There, she Hernandez and Jake Tompkins. Top Wildfire delivered two goals to give met the eventual 3rd place finisher. hitless over two innings, allowed no defensive players for the Pirates were earned runs, walked four and struck them a 2-0 victory. Fiona lost in triple overtime, 2-1. Dylan Bennett, Olivia Mitchell and Later that afternoon, in a much- Presented by Fiona bounced back by winning the out five. Nine runs in the first three Leo Quijalvo, and for the Mets were innings helped the Angels blow out anticipated match against Santa Clara Tri-Valley SOCKs in partnership with: 5th place match, avenging her earlier Dean McCarthy, Mike Pinter and Sporting, Wildfire came out swinging. loss to Lambert. Fiona finished in 5th the Twins. An error, a walk by Mason Kingston Tong. R, an error, a steal of home by Nathan The girls were determined not to let place with a 5-2 record. Fiona plans to A's vs. Yankees: With only 6 Sporting get the advantage. Wildfire’s attend Granada High School next year. K, and a passed ball during the first players available, the short-handed inning fueled the Angels' offense early. defense held strong throughout the 7th grader Amy Zamora won her A's took it to the Yankees. Sluggers first half allowing no scores. Early first match by pin. In the quarterfinals, Sean Epps reached base two times in April 7, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

the second half the Phantoms White were able to find a few more goals to hold off their opponents, 8-5. The Phantoms U13 White team played another great game Saturday in Folsom, despite the loss. The team continues to show improvement in de- fense, physical play, and passing skills. Dominick Braaten scored his first goal of the season. Other goals were scored by Ronin Tsang and Clark Disu, who scored 2 goals in the 3rd quarter to put the Phantoms within a goal of Folsom. The Phantoms were unable to mount a comeback but never gave up.

Fusion SC Fall Soccer Registration is open for the Livermore Fusion SC Recreation and Select (Rec Plus) fall soccer programs. Registration is open through May 15th with both programs starting in July and AL FONTES STEVE PAGE running until November. West Coast Krush 05 pictured are (front, from left) Ciella The Recreation program starts at Seals, Katherine Phelps, Hailey Garvin, Hailey Brackett, the U5 age group; the Select program at the U9 age group. Coaches Headed to State Presley Perez and Ella Coltrin; (back) Kaya Whittaker, To register a child for either of the Kira Korsak, Katelyn Cainey, Coach Sara Girotto, Jillian fall soccer programs, or for more in- Barth, Daisy Tompkins, Makenna Galvan and Kimmie formation, visit the Fusion SC website at www.fusionsc.org or call the office Wrestling Hall of Fame Keller; not pictured Lexi Pletschette. at 925-443-7570. Register as soon as possible to ensure a spot is available. Two Livermore High the NHSCA Senior High Section Champions, 6 CIF School coaches will be in- School Nationals in 2001, State medalist, and several Youth Track Club ducted into the California 2002, and 2006, winning Cadet, Junior, and Espoir FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA Track and Field) certified club that Wrestling Hall of Fame at a the national team title in Freestyle/Greco-Roman specializes in youth athletes from banquet to be held May 21. 2001 and posting runner-up All-Americans. In addition, ages 7 to 18, is building a team to Steve Page and Al Fontes finishes the other two years. Steve coached numerous compete this winter/spring in USATF track meets including a meet at the will receive Lifetime Service In addition, he has been EBAL Championship teams, national level in July. The organizers Awards. responsible for compiling several CIF North Coast are looking for athletes of all ages Fontes has over 35 years statistical history of all CIF Section Top 5 team finishes. and different events, especially re- lays. Visit www.ftctrackclub.com or service in the sport of wres- State Champions, NCAA Along with coaching, contact Coach Jorge Quero, jquero@ tling. He has served as the Champions, High School he was a long time tourna- ftctrackclub.com or (925) 209 7520. California State Editor of All-Americans, Freestyle/ ment director, founder of Livermore Phantoms U-11 Black played their fellow Livermore- the California Wrestler Greco-Roman All-Ameri- the Tri-Valley Wrestling ians the Phantoms U-11 Whites on Newsletter since 1995 and cans, and Olympians, which Club (1973), former Bay Friday evening at Robertson Park. been a contributing editor have been posted on the Area Wrestling Association The U-11 Blacks lost the close game 5 to 6. Goals were scored by Ben of several national wrestling California Wrestler News- (BAWA) President (involved Wojewski (4) and Lucas Wallin (1). publications and websites letter website and wrestling with several functions of the Ella Coltrin, Teagan Bailiff, Tate (Wrestling USA Magazine, publications. He wrestled BAWA organization), and Rosberg helped control the mid field while attackers Jason Kitahama, TJ Amateur Wrestling News, for Livermore in the early was the Junior National Newcomb, and Jack Littauer moved WIN Magazine, InterMat, 1980s and Chabot College. Team coach. Steve wrestled The West Coast Wildfire U16G played to win at the the ball towards the goal. Defensive and theMat.com). Awards in- He graduated from the Uni- for Granada High School players Grady Roffey, Ben Castillo and California Regional League’s state cup tournament Kalel Disu did their best to protect their clude Wrestling USA Editor- versity of San Francisco. and San Francisco State. series this past weekend. Wildfire bested Central Valley end, while goalie Ryan Doko made 6 of-the-Year in 2001, WUSA Page served the wrestling A large percentage of his Crossfire Blue and Mustang blast and tied the nation’s awesome saves. Person-of-the-Year in 2001, community for over 30 plus former wrestlers went on and was the Irv Oliner Award years. During his tenure, to compete at the collegiate number 6th ranked girls team, Santa Clara Sporting Bocce Tournament recipient for contributions to his coaching dual meet re- level and coach at the middle green. The strong showing propels Wildfire into the The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley will once again host a Bocce California wrestling. cord while at Granada High and high school levels. semi-finals in two weeks. Pictured is Wildfire’s outside- Tournament. It will take place at Fontes coached wrestling School (1973-1981) and The banquet will be held mid, Tori Diehl, about to drill a shot into the net. Diehl Campo di Bocce,175 E. Vineyard for 25 years, at Livermore on May 21 in San Jose. For Ave. here in Livermore on Sunday, scored two of the Wildfire’s 6 goals in Sunday’s match May 1st, 2016. HS, Antioch HS, Liberty (1983-2004) was 259-38-3 information about the ban- against Mustang. Up to 24 teams will be competing HS, Junction Avenue Middle (86.33 win percentage). quet and the Hall of Fame, for the perpetual trophy and bragging School, Christensen Middle He produced 98 individual go to www.californiawres- rights while helping raise funds for the club’s community donations to School, for the Tri-Valley tlinghalloffame.com/2016- organizations like past grant recipients Wrestling Club, and Delta Champions (EBAL), 60 honorees/ or call Lynn Sunday’s Play Date started off State Champions earned a trip to com- of Every 15 Minutes, Axis Community Wrestling Club. He was CIF North Coast Section Dyche at 408-978-9543. against Tecos Hayward SC Tecos pete in their respective Cadet National Health, Livermore Schools, Open California Team Leader at medalist, 7 CIF North Coast Girls. Krush was off to a bit of a slow Tournaments this past weekend. Heart Kitchen and veteran programs. start, allowing Tecos Hayward to get Erin Corneilus competed in the All are invited to join Rotary mem- on the board with a goal in the first 143 lbs. weight class at the Girl’s bers, business and community leaders half. In the second half, Krush started Cadet National Championships, held in this fun event. Sponsor a team to taking control of the game. The Krush in Oklahoma City, OK. Erin won her enjoy a day of good fun and food. Run for Education Ready to Go defense, made up of Kaya Whitaker, first two matches, earning a spot in the For more information about Ro- Katherine Phelps and Kira Korsak, quarterfinals. Erin lost to the eventual tary and how the Livermore Valley The Pleasanton Run for ue that tradition by allowing held off the Tecos Hayward’s offense National Champion, dropping her into Club helps our local community and The 4th Annual Pleas- and Hailey Garvin scored Krush’s only the consolation bracket. She advanced community projects, www.Livermo- anton Run for Education Education announced the PPIE to host events where goal of the game off a Tecos Hayward to the round of Top-8 by winning that reValleyRotary.org or send an email is just around the corner. return of the Title Sponsor, all three stakeholder groups penalty. Final Score 1-1. next match. She was unable to beat inquiry to Info@RotaryClubofLiver- Club Sport. “We are very can gather together and The midday game saw Krush fac- the eventual 4th Placer, dropping into moreValley.com . Thousands of local runners ing the number one team in NorCal for the 7th Place match where she pinned and walkers will be taking proud to be the title sponsor celebrate education while 05 Girls, San Juan Spirits. Krush held her opponent securing 7th Place in the to the streets of Pleasanton of the PPIE Pleasanton Run raising funds to continue that their own against the strong San Juan 2016 Cadet Girl’s National Champion- Fusion Soccer Club for Education for the third mission.” team, allowing only one goal in the ships, and becoming an All American Registration is now open online on Sunday, April 17, 2016, first half, and completely shutting them (National placer)! for Livermore Fusion Soccer Club to take part in this family- straight year, “said Ralph For the complete list of out in the second half, playing together Kyle Parco competed in the 126 fall recreational and select soccer. friendly event that benefits Rajs, Senior Vice President, sponsors, visit our sponsor as a team. Final score 0-1 San Juan. lbs. weight class at the Boys' Cadet Programs are available for children Club Sport. “We not only page at www.ppierun.com. Krush’s final game of the day was National Championships, held in Ce- ages U5-U19. Visit fusionsc.org for the Pleasanton Partnerships against the Play Date hosting club dar Falls, IA. Kyle won his first match, more information or to register. in Education Foundation want to help our members Volunteer opportunities Woodland SC’s Arsenal 05 Team. Both but lost his second match, getting taken Walk-in dates for registration are (PPIE). There are 3 fast, flat get fit, we also want to have are still available, including teams played well in the first half, with down with just 15 seconds remaining, Sunday, April 17th, 11am-3pm; and, an impact in our community. pre-race set up, course mar- Krush’s teamwork on display, ending to lose 3-4. Kyle dropped into the Wednesday, May 4th, 6pm-8pm. courses to choose from: 5k, the first half 0-0. Ciella Seals scored consolation bracket where he faced Visit the office at 1976 Fourth 10k & 15k, and all races When businesses support shals, water station hosts, the winning goal in the second half last year’s California State Champion. Street in Livermore to learn more start and end at the Alameda education everyone wins, Expo booth assistance, post- off a cross from Garvin. Final score Kyle avenged a loss, defeating him by about our programs. especially kids.” race breakdown and more. 1-0 Krush. a score of 8-4. Kyle proceeded to win County Fairgrounds. For Goalies Jillian Barth and Hailey 4 matches in a row securing a Top-6 the younger runners, kids Sponsors are critical to Sign up online as an individ- Bracket had a strong showing through- finish. Kyle lost the match to get in Golf Demo Day can choose to run a 1/2k, 1k producing this event, ac- ual, or with family or friends out the day, with some great saves for 3rd place, but bounced back by de- The annual golf demo day will cording to Susan Hayes, on the website’s volunteer and only allowing two goals scored feating his last opponent 10-3. Kyle’s be held Sat., April 9 at Las Positas or both. the entire day. effort earned him 5th Place in the 2016 Golf Course, 917 Clubhouse Dr., All participants receive a Executive Director at PPIE. page. All volunteers receive West Coast Wonder U17 girls Cadet National Championships, and Livermore. race T-shirt and a finisher’s “Almost 30 years ago, PPIE a complimentary Run Vol- competed well against the top teams in All American status. The presentation will take place was formed as a collabora- unteer T-shirt. the state over the weekend. April 2-3 in Jalen Bets also competed at the from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m and include medal. They are invited to Tracy marked the beginning of CYSA girls' Middle School State Tournament newest equipment from vendors. Free stay afterwards to enjoy the tion between business, edu- Online race registration State Cup group play. Wonder got off at Albany HS this weekend. Jalen fittings will be available with Titleist, Expo, music, food, entertain- cation and the community to and course information is to a slow start on offense, but recorded battled hard, losing a tough match Taylor Made, Callaway, Nike, Cobra, provide high quality educa- also available at www.ppie- two solid games vs Bay Oaks and in her semifinal bout. Jalen bounced Adams, Mizuna, and US Kids. ment, Kid’s Zone, awards Santa Clara Sporting. Wonder’s goal back winning 2 straight matches to Also get an opinion on the correct ceremony and other vendor tion for all students,” she run.org. production stepped up big time over earn 3rd Place. club from one of five PGA profession- surprises. said. “Sponsorships contin- Since 1987, PPIE has the State Cup Champions La Morinda TVE will culminate a long tough als, call 455-7820 for information. raised over $5 million dol- with goals from Madison Gannon, Folkstyle wrestling season by tak- Kailee Haskins and Amanda Silveira. ing 21 wrestlers to the Reno Worlds lars for our schools through The game was an offensive thriller but Tournament this weekend. This is also corporate partner donations, in the end went to La Morinda 5-3. a National-level tournament, with special events, and commu- Wonder saw their best perfor- 37 states represented last year, and Pace for Peace Set for 8 a.m. April 23 mance in the 4th and final match the biggest single tournament in the nity-based fundraising ef- beating Mustang Soccer’s Velocity Country, based on the sheer number Tri-Valley Haven’s cal survivors of sexual as- For more information and forts. Funds raised by PPIE 3-0. Goals scored by Bri Haskins, of participants. Spring Pace for Peace will sault, domestic violence, to download pledge forms, support and re-establish crit- Isabella Cuevas, and Sydney Duncan. The team secured a shutout with GK take place on Sat., April 23 and homelessness served visit The Haven’s website: ical district-wide programs Caylin Stanley and Sonia Nichols. Phantoms Lacrosse starting at 8 a.m. by Tri-Valley Haven and to www.trivalleyhaven.org or for students which have Back line was anchored by Isabella The Livermore Phantoms U11 Participants can partici- our abuse prevention pro- contact Lisa at (925) 667- been threatened in recent Cuevas, Amanda Eijansantos, Sophia White rebounded nicely this week as grams. Pace awards include 2728. Proxy pledge dona- years by state budget cuts, Shokoor, Morgan Hall, and Erica Dias. they squared off against the Livermore pate in the 10K run or 5k run/ Midfield provided the engine for the Phantoms U11 Black at Robertson walk both through Liver- a gaming system and more. tions or sponsorships may and fund projects enhancing team with Lesly Jimenez, Marissa Park on Friday night. The Phantoms more’s wine country. Both Medals will also be given. be sent to: Tri-Valley Haven educational excellence for Pletschette, Amanda Silveira, Selina White played a very solid game on all students. Cardoza, Toni Melissare, Sydney both offense and defense. James courses are a perfect option Refreshments will be served - Pace, 3663 Pacific Ave, Duncan, and Casey Hamilton. Foulk led the way with 5 goals. Jack for athletes and non-athletes following the Pace. Livermore, CA 94550. Go to www.ppie.org for Hansen, Anders Bostrom and Takumi alike, including teams, fami- more information. TVE Wrestling Romero contributed to the win with The second week of March, several goals of their own. Chase Parker, lies, strollers and dogs. The of the older Tri-Valley Elite (TVE) Ryan Gill, Jonathan Van Essen, Jacob start and finish line for both kids traveled down to Fresno, CA Salhoff, Jack Eaton and Jack Varagas to compete in the Frosh/Soph State all looked sharp as they aggressively routes is at 3663 Pacific Av- tournament. This age group (2000- defended their end of the field. Even enue, near downtown Liver- 2001) is called “Cadet.” TVE came with the Phantoms White firing on all more. Race day registration away with 2 Cadet State Champions, cylinders, it was a battle as the game as well as a 3rd State Placer. Those 2 was tied (5-5) at the half. However, In begins at 7a.m. All proceeds go to lo-

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The Harlem Wizards are coming to town for the first time ever to help raise funds for the Livermore Valley Educational Foundation (LVEF). "This year is LVEF’s 25th anniversary. What bet- ter way to celebrate than to host a 'slamtastic' commu- nity event that our students and families will enjoy?" said Event Co-Chair Greg Park. "Basketball aficio- nados are treated to great skills, slick dribbling, alley- oops and crazy slams. It's so much more than a bas- ketball game. The night is funny, theatrical, exciting and spectacular, and the gym will reverberate with oohs and aahs, laughter and enthusiasm." The Harlem Wizards Pictured are the Junior Elite 13-19 Women's group Eily will play two games against Corbett, Nikki Yamamoto and Sydneu Wu. home-town teams made up of school district staff Harlem Wizards in action. members and students, com- Acrobatic Competition munity and business lead- ers, and elected officials. a pre-game meet-and-greet provided substantial money around the world. Audience The first game takes place with several players, souve- to preserve the student- members not only watch the Set at Las Positas on Thursday, April 21, at nir lanyard, poster, and $15 to-teacher ratio in grades Wizards, but also participate Livermore High School; the discount on a Wizards' team K–3. We also worked on in the show as players often By Carol Graham know how hard they had to second game takes place on jersey). partnerships, such as with bring children onto the court The 2016 Acrobatic work to get to this competi- Friday, April 22, at Granada "All of the funds raised the Rotary Clubs, to provide to be part of a basketball Gymnastics State Champi- tion." High School. Tip-off time is go to enhance programs in matching funds. Last year trick or comedic act. onships will take place on On both Saturday and at 7 p.m., but attendees are our schools," said Dunlop. we helped fund the 2nd- "I'm looking forward to April 9-10 at Las Positas Sunday, doors open at 7:30 encouraged to arrive early to "When LVEF started in grade Shakespeare program. a gymnasium full of excited College. a.m., with opening ceremo- enjoy pre-game action. 1991, imminent budget cuts But our main focus is still kids and families whooping "Acrobatic gymnastics nies at 8:30, and competi- "First, these will be great were going to result in elimi- the same: to make sure that it up with the Harlem Wiz- is a phenomenal sport to tions starting at 8:45. shows," said LVEF Co- nating after-school sports Livermore students have the ards - in awe of their amaz- watch," said event coordina- "Each day is broken into Founder William Dunlop. programs and severely cut- best programs that can be ing basketball skills and tor Aleks Eydelman. "Those four or five sessions," said "Second, they will provide ting back music programs. provided." hilarious antics," said Park. who have seen a Cirque du Eydelman. "At the begin- a substantial increase in Our initial focus was on The two Harlem Wizards "I hope attendees take away Soleil show have probably ning of each session, the ath- funding for programs in the saving the sports and music shows are expected to sell memories of an amazingly seen acro because most letes have 30 minutes on the schools." programs. out, with more than a thou- fun family event connected shows include an acrobatic floor to warm up. When the Tickets are: $12 for stu- "After we had been suc- sand attendees at each game. with a better awareness of gymnastics act." session starts, pairs and trios dents ($14 at the door); cessful at that for a couple The Harlem Wizards be- the great work LVEF does Participating in the Of- perform their 2 to 3-minute $14 for general admission of years, we began to look gan in 1962, when the team for our schools." ficial USA Gymnastics- routines, one at a time. The ($16 at the door); $25 for more broadly at the schools, was created to entertain For tickets or to learn sanctioned competition are event goes until the early reserved seating (includes and the serious needs of crowds and help raise funds more, visit www.livermo- more than 300 athletes, rang- evening without a break in free team poster); and $40 teachers and students. Dur- for schools, foundations revalleyeducationfound. ing in ages and levels from the schedule. Athletes and for Courtside Plus (includes ing the early 2000s, we and charitable organizations wordpress.com. beginners to the senior-elite families are there to support athletes who represent the their entire team, and usually United States in internation- find time to eat, relax and al gymnastics competitions. chat during times when no "This is a terrific oppor- team members are compet- Pleasanton Selects New City Attorney tunity for Bay Area gymnas- ing. There will be a snack Daniel Sodergren has with a practice active in a benefit of being a Pleasanton the Council in April. His tics fans to see the beauty bar with lots of options been selected as the new range of local government resident,” Thorne said. start date as counsel for and power of acrobatic gym- to choose from, including City Attorney for Pleas- issues, many having to do Sodergren previously Pleasanton will be May 16, nastics," said coach Marie Jamba Juice." anton. with development and land served as City Attorney and 2016. Annonson. This is the ninth time He replaces Jonathan use. Sodergren has also been Assistant City Attorney for All are invited to attend WestCoast has hosted the Lowell, who has retired. responsible for all litigation the City of Livermore and the championships hosted acro state championships, Mayor Jerry Thorne and providing legal advice as Special Counsel for the by Livermore's WestCoast and the fourth time it's taken made the announcement to the city council, includ- cities of Palo Alto and Oak- Training Center. Tickets, place at Las Positas College, Monday. “I am pleased to ing but not limited to those land. While in Livermore, which include in-and-out 3000 Campus Hill Drive, announce Daniel Sodergren related to planning, land use, Sodergren was involved in privileges, are: $10 for ages Livermore. as our new City Attorney. CEQA, initiatives, elections the redevelopment of down- 13-64 ($15 for a two-day Award ceremonies are Dan has a long and suc- and utilities. town Livermore and the Spring Cleaning Time! pass); $5 for ages 7-12 and scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on cessful track record in the “Being a resident of initial phase of Livermore’s Carpet & Mattress 65 and over ($8 for a two- Saturday, and 4:15 p.m. on field of municipal law, with Pleasanton has enabled Dan Downtown Specific Plan. day pass); and free for chil- Sunday. a particular emphasis on to witness firsthand how ac- There were approximate- Deep & Green Cleaning dren up to age 6. Parking "The event sometimes issues related to land use. tive our residents are in all ly 20 applicants who par- Safe for your passes are available for $2 runs early though, so it's Of particular value to our aspects of our community, ticipated in the recruitment health & environment from parking-lot kiosks. possible that the awards will community is the fact that and this insight, coupled process. "Most spectators make start up to an hour ahead he has been a Pleasanton with his legal experience, Sodergren’s appointment (925) 421-0204 sure to not miss the elite of schedule," said Eydel- resident for a number of makes him an outstanding is subject to ratification by oxieco.com competition because the man. "Spectators can come years,” Thorne said. choice to join our team as quality is breathtaking," and watch the competition Sodergren has close to 30 our legal counsel. We all said Eydelman, WestCoast's whenever they'd like, but I years of legal experience, know that our community program manager. "This would recommend not miss- most of which has been has a very high standard of competition marks the first ing the three elite sessions: in local government. He service, and we need public time in the season that all Saturday at 8:45 a.m., and currently serves as the city servants who recognize this of the elites from the entire Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and 2 attorney for Tracy, where he and can respond in kind. Dan Special People leave a lasting impression on us. state compete against each p.m." has worked for the past 11 not only possesses the right other. It is the first big jump To learn more, visit www. years. While there, Soder- academic and legal qualifi- from small competitions to westcoasttc.com. gren developed and man- cations to do an outstanding a larger, more professional aged a team of legal talent job, he also has the added arena. The youngest com- petitors are often crowd fa- vorites, as well. They are so much fun to watch because can make a lasting impact in their name. they are just so adorable!" Screening of 'The Hunting Ground' Planned You Acrobatic gymnastics, footage and first-person ments will be served. This nicknamed acro, was previ- To make a gift in remembrance of someone dear ously called sport acrobatics. testimonies, the film follows film discusses sexual assault the lives of several under- and is recommended for that will protect the Tri-Valley’s beauty for future Competition includes two generations, please visit or more gymnasts perform- graduate assault survivors as ages 16 and up. ing routines consisting of they attempt to pursue both For additional informa- TriValleyConservancy.org acrobatic moves - dance their education and justice." tion please call Christine at or call (925) 449-8706. and tumbling - set to music. Dress warmly and bring a Tri-Valley Haven at (925) Athletes' different sizes and blanket or lawn chair to sit 667-2707 or Christine@ abilities allow them to carry on. Hot cocoa and refresh- trivalleyhaven.org. out the complex moves, with bases mainly perform- Consider living your life free ing supporting and pitching Tri-Valley Haven will host (throwing) roles, while tops a screening of The Hunting Livermore Cinemas of the limitation of time… are known for balancing, Ground on Thursday, April www.cinemawest.com flexible poses and flying. 14th at 7:30 pm "The championships The free screening will You are invited to a free talk: weekend is exciting and take place in Tri-Valley Ha- competitive, as well as sup- ven’s backyard, 3663 Pa- Experience Our New Time Is Not a Factor portive and very positive," cific Avenue, Livermore. The said Eydelman. "Because ac- Hunting Ground is described Twin Giant Screens In Your Life robatic gymnastics is a team in a press released as "a re- sport, athletes are taught nowned and acclaimed docu- Sunday, April 17th at 3:00 p.m. to rely on each other and mentary about sexual assault support everyone - includ- on U.S. college campuses, First Church of Christ, Scientist ing the athletes they com- their institutional cover-ups pete against. Athletes make and the devastating toll they JUNGLE BOOK 263 S. N Street strong friendships with their take on students and their Advance tickets now available! Downtown Livermore competitors because they all families. Weaving together Christian Science Lecturer, Dave Hohle, is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship

CONTACT: Call (925) 447-2946 or christiansciencechurchlivermore.com April 7, 2016 • The Independent 9 SHORT NOTES Caregiver Education served. cinderellaclassic. ber of the Gentiva Health tive Discipline and Effective Children, ages 7 to 12, Being a family caregiver, This class will be held at Services family of home Consequences will be pre- plus one accompanying handling sensitive topics and Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Wildflowers health and hospice compa- sented at 6:30 p.m. on April adult are eligible to partici- making difficult decisions, Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin Lowland Wildflowers nies, is sponsoring a free 12 at the Y-Parent Education pate. Sessions will be held especially when emotions (2nd floor conference room). will be the topic of the Sun., children’s grief camp – Class. at various locations in the Camp I Believe – for chil- Park. The five weekend ses- are high, is never easy. To Register online at Hope- April 10 program presented Those attending will help community members, dren ages 7-17 who have sions begin Sunday, May 8th Hospice.com or contact by the Livermore Area Rec- learn, practice and share Hope Hospice will present, reation and Park District experienced the death of a with other parents positive and conclude Saturday, June Making Decisions about Hope Hospice Community loved one. Open to children 11th. Registration is limited Education Volunteer Deb- ranger staff. Meet Ranger and effective ways to guide Caregiving, on Saturday, Amy Wolitzer at 1 p.m. at across Northern California, to 15 children, plus one par- bie Emerson at debbiee@ kids through challenging be- April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to the nature area entrance to Bay Area, Camp I Believe haviors and stay connected ent per child. While there is noon. hopehospice.com. This pro- will take place September no charge for the program, Sycamore Grove Park. to them in the process. This class will cover in- gram is available at no cost Most LARPD wildflower 23rd to 25th at Mt. Hermon payment of the Park’s en- formation about formulating Redwood Camp in Felton, Upcoming topics: May trance fee is required. to all community members, hikes require a trek into the 10th: The Importance of a care plan, working together however, donations to Hope hills, but this walk will stay California. For more information with family members and ex- Camp activities and pro- Play: Understanding your or to register, contact Steve Hospice are appreciated. down in the flatlands. There Child's Natural Language; ploring various care settings, will still be plenty of flora grams help children to ex- Elliott at 925-362-8697 or including in-home and resi- press feelings, build confi- June 14th: Siblings & at [email protected]. Ad- Cinderella Classic found. This will be a slow- Friends: Helping Kids Nav- dential care, distance care- paced walk of about 1 mile. dence, foster a sense of com- vance registration is re- giving, community services The 40th Cinderella Clas- munity, and identify with igate Important Relation- quired. This program is sic and Challenge is set for Strollers are welcome, but and resources and relocating be aware trails are dirt and other children and adoles- ships. sponsored by Mount Diablo loved ones. Saturday, April 9. cents who are experiencing Childcare is available State Park in cooperation Open only to women and rocky in some areas. Call Speakers include Camilla 925-960-2400 for directions similar struggles. Camps are with advanced reservation. with the Mount Diablo In- Maguire, medical social girls, this bicycle tour winds organized and operated by Contact Susan Mancino, terpretive Association through the Tri-Valley. The to the Nature Area entrance. worker, Hope Hospice; The daily parking fee has skilled professionals such as MFT Intern with questions Debbie Emerson, health metric-century is mostly social workers, bereavement or to RSVP. 925-354-1392, Dog Park Reopens flat with a few moderate increased to $7 per vehicle at educator, Hope Hospice; either entrance to Sycamore and spiritual care coordina- [email protected] The Dougherty Hills Dog Jessica Thomas, certified hills. The challenge route tors, and trained volunteers. Park, in Dublin, which has of almost 100 miles with an Grove Park. There is an an- senior advisor, Comfort nual parking pass available For more information on Junior Ranger Program been closed since mid-Oc- Keepers; Maureen Gandara elevation gain of 2000 feet is Camp I Believe or to request tober for renovations, will for experienced riders. that provides significant Mount Diablo State Park Swinbank, senior services savings over the daily fee a camper application, please is taking registration now reopen on Friday, April 15. supervisor, Livermore Area The ride begins in Pleas- contact Christina Voissem at Improvements to the site anton at the Alameda County for regular park visitors. A available for the Spring 2016 Recreations and Park District $3 donation is requested to 925-737-0203 or go to www. Junior Ranger Program. This include turf renovation, im- (LARPD). For more infor- Fairgrounds. There is no day gentiva.com/hospice/camps/ proved irrigation and drain- of registration available with help support the programs annual program includes mation about this session, unless other fees are speci- topics on: prehistoric times, age, new drinking fountains, visit HopeHospice.com. the event limited to 2500 Parenting Education and an expanded entry area. riders. fied. Participants may call California Indians, wildlife, Any community member 925-960-2400 for more in- The Tri-Valley YMCA geology and other areas. The Dougherty Hills Dog engaged in the role of fam- All riders should be on hosts a parenting education Park is located on Amador the course by 9 a.m. It closes formation. Hosted by a park docent, ily caregiver or expecting to series with programs every each session includes pre- Valley Boulevard at Stage- soon become a caregiver is at 5 p.m. coach Drive. For information, go to Grief Camp for Children second Tuesday. sentations, hands-on activi- invited to attend this class. This months topic: Posi- ties and a hike. Light refreshments will be www.valleyspokesmen.org/ Gentiva Hospice, a mem- OBITUARIES Richard A. Holland survivor ethic, his personal the Boy Scouts of America. on Febru- Carstens). She was also pre- modeled houses and worked Richard (Rick) was born motto, often expressed jok- After graduating from ary 15, ceded in death by a number at the local bowling alley in and raised in Livermore. ingly, and given happily as Eastern Washington Univer- 1947, of older half-brothers and the years after his retirement. He attended St. Michael's advice to all, was “you got sity he joined the US Army the only half-sisters on her father’s In 1971, Ralph met Kathy School and Livermore High to keep moving so the ‘grim and spent the next 20 years child of side. Elizabeth is survived at Granada Lanes where School reaper’ don’t catch you” – serving across the country Benjamin by her husband, Richard she was employed. Kathy Rick spent eight years which he himself practiced and the world. After leav- Nichols Zelenka, and her three chil- quickly became his best in the U.S. Air Force. After to the very end. ing active duty, he relocated and Ber- dren, David Zelenka, Mar- friend, soul mate and they his stint in the military and John is survived by the to Livermore, CA with his tha Elaine garet Oliver and daughter-in later married and enjoyed several administrative jobs wife he loved for 70 years, family and continued serv- Nich- law, Samantha Noll, Cath- 44 years in a loving and he moved to Stockton, CA, Kathryn, his son, John Ras- ing for another 20 years as ols (née erine Widmann and son-in- blissful marriage. Ralph and where he and his sister Kim mus, Jr., daughter, Donna a government contractor, Carstens), law, Alexander Widmann, Kathy enjoyed trips to Reno Chimiklis opened a Social Marie Minighini, grandchil- training reservists at the RTS but grew up in Midwest City, and her precious grand- where they would gamble Services Agency to assist dren Jacqueline Lopez, Al- Med, Camp Parks, CA. Oklahoma, near Oklahoma daughter, Marlies Widmann. and play in slot tournaments. developmentally disabled exandra Dean, Jamie Olmos, Warren was baptized City. Elizabeth, a lifelong lover More often then not, Ralph’s persons and Jack Rasmus-Vorrath, and raised in the Methodist She put herself through of cats, is also survived by luck would prevail and he as well as numerous great- Church, accepting Christ as college and graduated from Vincent. Rick moved to Oregon in would frequently win his grandchildren. He will be his Lord and Savior in 1960 the University of Oklahoma Funeral Services will be 2010. Rick is pre-deceased share of the prize money. by his sister Kim Chimiklis remembered most for his and has always strove to be with a B.S. in Sociology, ob- held at Callaghan Mortuary, intense life spirit, which he a presence in the Church tained a Master’s degree in 3833 East Ave., Livermore, Ralph also enjoyed betting and his father Clyde Hol- on horse races and playing land. bequeaths to all who knew through his life. He found Sociology from Temple, and CA, on Tuesday, April 12, dice at his favorite hangout, He is survived by his him. great joy in serving the com- had advanced to doctoral at noon. Interment will be mother Mona Holland-Fer- Services will be held at munity and fellowship at candidacy in Sociology at at Mountain View Cemetery the Oak Door. However, rario, his step-father Jack St. Michael Church, 458 Celebration Christian Center the University of Califor- in Oakland. There will be Ralph’s real passion was Ferrario and his children Maple St., Livermore on where his presence at the nia at Berkeley. Elizabeth a viewing at the mortuary golf, which he played at Renee' Holland and Nick Monday, April 11, 2016 door, greeting everyone with was a lifelong scholar, read Monday, April 11, from 4 least once a week with one Holland. at 7:00PM. A mass will a smile and a story will be widely, and had far ranging to 7 pm. or more of his close friends, At Rick's request no ser- be celebrated on Tuesday, missed. academic interests including Charitable contributions Chip, Debi, Tommy and vices will be held. April 12, 2016 at 11AM His family thanks you sociological method, Euro- in remembrance of Elizabeth Steve. One of the benefits with burial to follow mass for your consideration in pean history, labor history, can be made to Planned Par- of playing golf with Ralph is John Joseph at St. Michael cemetery. their time of mourning. We feminism, religion, revolu- enthood or the AAUW/LPD that you would rarely lose a Rasmus, Sr. Donations may be made in ask that in lieu of flowers tion, politics, and nuclear (Livermore Dublin Pleasan- ball as Ralph was extremely May 6, 1923 – April 2, 2016 his memory to St. Michael a donation to the Pancre- safety. A published article ton) Scholarship fund. diligent in hunting down Resident of Livermore Church to support services atic Cancer Action network on sociological method is wayward shots, sometimes John Rasmus, Sr., 92, for needy children. (www.pancan.org) be made widely used in university Ralph Peter Guzman to the dismay of the group husband of 70 years to Kath- Holy Angels Funeral & in his name. He felt strongly sociology classes. While in Longtime Livermore of golfers behind him. Ralph ryn A. Rasmus, died of natu- Cremation Center FD1974, that not enough was being college she served on the ed- resident Ralph Peter Guz- also was an avid sports fan ral causes April 2, 2016. He Livermore, CA. (925) 455- done for those impacted by itorial board of the Berkeley man died peacefully April and loved his San Francisco was born May 6, 1923 in 9696 this disease. Journal of Sociology. Eliza- 3, 2016 with his loving wife Giants and 49ers. Atlantic City, New Jersey Friends and family are beth, at various times, par- Kathy by his side Those who knew Ralph to Mary Rasmus. John grew Dr. Warren F. invited to a visitation on ticipated and held leadership Ralph was born in San will remember his gener- up in Heinemann Thursday, April 7, 2016 positions in local women’s Ber- osity, witty humor, fierce the coal Dr. Warren F. Heine- from 6-8pm at Callaghan organizations including the nardino competitiveness and most of mining mann, Maj US Army Retired Mortuary, 3833 East Ave, National Organization for Cali- all him being a loyal, loving town of passed away the morning of Livermore, CA. Memo- Women and the presidency fornia friend. Nanti- April 2, 2016. He is survived rial Services will be held, of the local chapter of the April Ralph is survived by his coke, by his loving wife Judy, his 2 pm Friday April 8, 2016 American Association of 29, wife, Kathleen Guzman, Pennsyl- brothers Dean and Robert, at Celebration Christian University Women, AAUW. 1935. daughter Robin Guzman, vania. his ex-wife Kathy and his Center, 1135 Bluebell Dr., For a time, she was also ac- He was brothers Manuel Guzman A star Chil- Livermore, CA. Burial to be tive in politics and in 1994 the and Tony Guzman, both of football dren, held at Sacramento Valley was elected as a member middle Los Angeles, Carroll Lamey player La- National Cemetery, 581D of the Democratic Central child of of Modesto and a sister in high tonda, Midway Rd., Dixon, CA Committee, 15th Assembly ten chil- Jenny Holms of Fresno. school Edward on Monday April 11, 2016 District. dren. In The viewing will take and at and at 10 am. Procession will After the age of 60, she his youth, he was an ac- place at Callaghan Mortuary, the local Catholic semi- Joanne, depart Callaghan Mortuary learned Italian to further complished Golden Gloves 3833 East Avenue, Liver- nary, John joined the Marine 3 grand- by 730 am. her research and was learn- Boxer. Ralph moved to more, Tuesday, April 12th Corps in 1942 and served children Arrangements are being ing German so she could Livermore in 1958 where from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Vigil until the war’s end in 1945. and 3 coordinated by Callaghan speak to her granddaughter one of his first interests was will immediately follow. A member of the Marine great- Mortuary, Livermore, CA. who resides in Germany. exercising Thoroughbred Services will be held Corps 1st Division, he par- grand- She regularly attended the Race horses at the Pleas- at St. Michael’s Catholic ticipated in combat and the chil- Elizabeth weekly Kaffee Klatch with anton Fairgrounds. One of Church 458 Maple Street, Marine Corp invasion of dren. Frances Nichols other German speakers. Dur- his first jobs was working at Livermore Wednesday, April Pelelui Island, where he He will be missed by his Feb. 15, 1947 – April 2, 2016 ing the last two years, she re- Purity Grocery, where the 13th 11:00 a.m. Follow- served as a fighter aircraft extended family of in-laws, Elizabeth Frances Nich- kindled her artistic interests Donut Wheel now exists. ing the service, burial will mechanic chief during the nephews and cousins, veter- ols, 69, died at her Liver- and was able to exhibit life He was later employed at take place at St. Michael’s conflict. ans and coworkers, friends more, California, home with drawings in a local art show Lucky Groceries Store chain cemetery 3885 East Avenue, Partially disabled, he left and his family in faith. her husband at her side, last year. where he retired as the store Livermore. Reception will service in 1945 and married He was born to Charles April 2, 2016, after a two Elizabeth was preceded manger after 40 plus years. immediately follow. Kathryn Daniels, his wife of Frederick and Wanda Heine- year, very courageous, fight in death by her parents, Not one to sit idle, Ralph re- 70 years. A lifetime lover of mann on March 25, 1947 against cancer. Elizabeth Benjamin Nichols and Ber- flying, John set a Texas State and grew up on their farm in was born in Norton, Kansas tha Elaine Nichols (née record in 1945 for soloing Cheney, Washington, as the after only 8 hours of flight middle of 3 active brothers. instruction. John worked An avid outdoorsman he in various capacities as a enjoyed camping, fishing, skilled aircraft mechanic, hunting and activities with Obituary/ QC inspector and quality Memoriam Policies control manager until retir- ing from the U. S. Depart- Obituaries are published in The Independent at no ment of Defense in 1985. He charge. There is a small charge for continued his passion for fly- photographs in the obituaries. ing, owning his own private plane since the 1960s, fish- ing in the bay, and becoming Memoriam ads can also be placed in an avid golfer at Livermore The Independent when families want to honor the and Pleasanton golf courses. memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for When no longer able to golf, memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad. John returned to his other past-time of playing poker, as a regular at well- known Please send an email to Livermore clubs. Known for [email protected] his intense love of life, and to receive more information 10 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Robotics Team Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Awards By Carol Graham goals." a teacher’s family room. Yet Consider it The Little For LVCP's first robotics TVSO persevered and spent Robot That Could. team, the victory was espe- many long weekends and "We had just a few sec- cially sweet. all-nighters perfecting their onds left to get our robot "TVSO came in 7th out of robot, and the effort paid over a four-inch wall," said 49 central California teams off," added Tung. "Danville, Avneet Singh. "That's fairly which included Silicon Val- by the way, came in 40th, easy, except there was a ten- ley, San Francisco and Sac- and the San Francisco team inch foam ball in the way. ramento," said parent and was last." With little time, our driver LVCP Site Council Board In January, participat- decided to floor it, so to Member Louann Tung. "It’s ing robotics teams were speak. We hit the ball, and the story of how they got provided with a list of tasks jumped. The whole crowd there that is interesting. Ro- robots must perform in the went silent in that moment. botics competitions cost tens FIRST Robotics Competi- When our robot landed - of thousands of dollars due tion, dubbed "a varsity sport and survived - everyone to sophisticated hardware, for the mind." cheered!" competition fees and travel "With six weeks to de- It was a well-deserved expenses. Compared to other sign, build, program and test, victory for the Livermore teams from Danville, Palo we created our robot," said Valley Charter Prep robot- Alto and San Jose, TVSO Singh, an LVCP junior. "It is ics team: Tri-Valley Sensory was at a disadvantage from officially called 'The Bicep' Overload (TVSO). Compet- the beginning due to lack of after its two-pivot arm." ing in its first FIRST (For sponsors and lack of space at The Bicep was funded by Inspiration & Recognition LVCP. My son, a freshman grants and a variety of small Photo - Doug Jorgensen of Science & Technolo- on the team, said that other donors. Members of the Livermore Valley Charter Prep robotics team: Tri-Valley Sensory gy) Robotics Competition, teams had elaborate repair "We were fortunate to Overload show some of the material they used to build their award winning robot. TVSO earned Best Rookie pits of large carts and many get rookie grants from the Seed Award following the tools; TVSO just had a plain FIRST Robotics Competi- gained than the award alone. the Silicon Valley Regional. school to do their work. three-day competition that white table." tion and the Brin Wojcicki "We learned how to "Continuing to compete "The FIRST competition took place March 10-13 Yet, despite limited space Foundation, and Orchard write business proposals, requires more money. With was a serious, state-of-the- at Madera High School in and funding, TVSO proved Supply Hardware donated approach people, organize this recent success, TVSO art competitive arena," she Madera, Calif. that with a lot of heart, wheels for our robot," said teams, work with others, is hoping to attract more added. "It was fertile ground "As a mentor and teacher, young scientists can create Danilovic. "The rest of fund- handle stress, be profes- corporate sponsors so that for any student interested in I want to state how proud robots that succeed. ing was donated by parents, sional, use many different they can add more com- electrical and mechanical I am of our students' hard "Danville, for example, and one student donated his tools, handle money, and plex equipment," said Tung. engineering and physics. It work and dedication," said has a state-of-the-art robot- award from the Associa- how to research, plan and "Now that the team is on offered the best hands-on TVSO lead Mirko Danilovic. ics lab at the school, whereas tion of Computational and execute," said Singh. the school’s radar, Principal learning." "The team members stand TVSO built their robot at Mathematical Modeling Following its inaugural Dillie wants to budget more To learn more, visit www. as evidence that nothing can a student’s grandfather's competition." appearance, The Bicep has money for the robotics team lvcp.org, or contact sofrc@ stop young and dedicated bunker building 30-minutes For the two dozen partici- been sealed and stored be- and have a space for them at trivalleystem.org. people in achieving their away on Mines Road, and in pating students, more was fore its next competition at Jazz Concert with Jeff Bordes and Friends Benefits LPC Music

Las Positas College Music Department will present a “We are delighted to bring Jeff Bordes to Las Positas “This is a special evening not only having Jeff work with New Orleans Jazz Celebration Concert featuring the LPC College to perform with our students,” said Cindy Browne our students, but to bring in these local artists who are a Jazz Ensemble and special guests, Jeff Bordes and Friends! Rosefield, Las Positas College director of Instrumental wonderful collection of mentors, colleagues and past LPC This special evening of high-spirited New Orleans tunes Music. “He is a highly respected educator and jazz musician students of mine”, said Browne Rosefield. and grooves will be performed on April 8 for an 8 p.m. on and we are so fortunate that this native son has returned to Bay Area jazz trumpeter and Pleasanton native Jeff main stage at the Mertes Center for the Arts, building 4000. call Livermore his home.” Bordes needs no introduction to jazz fans. A 1997 graduate Proceeds of this concert will benefit the LPC Music Special guest “Friends” include trombonist and jazz edu- of the famed jazz incubator Berklee College of Music in Department Scholarship Fund. cator extraordinaire, Dave Eshelman; LPC Music Instructor Boston, Bordes has been playing since a very young age, Tickets are $10 students/seniors/veterans and $15 general and woodwinds wizard, Tim Devine; our own local chan- and changing the face of jazz. Career highlights include admission. To Purchase tickets in advance: go to http:// teuse Meredith McHenry; Mr Main Street Music himself live performances and recording projects with such greats laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/index.php. Tickets Ken Cefalo on guitar; Dubs Drum Basement owner and as Branford Marsalis, Alex Acuna, Richie Cole, Tom Petty, will be available for purchase at the door, 1 hour prior to powerhouse on the drum kit, Darren Phillips and stepping Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, and recently John Mellencamp. the performance start time. in on bass, Cindy Browne Rosefield. He has done performance tours of the US and internationally with a number of groups, including Bill Berry Big Band and the great Dizzy Gillespie. In addition to his performance work, Jeff is passionate about spreading the word of Jazz as a featured clinician DSRSD Expands Recycled Water System in schools and music festivals throughout the world, as well as teaching privately. He also writes articles on jazz Dublin San Ramon Ser- gan in mid-June 2015 and is one of DSRSD’s largest taps. In newly built areas of for numerous music publications, including All About vices District (DSRSD) has was completed in December. recycled water customers. Dublin, developers install Jazz and Trumpet Player Online. And if that’s not enough, extended its recycled wa- Since then, 33 irrigation sys- The western Dublin project recycled water pipelines Bordes composes scores for film and commercials, includ- ter system 3.6 miles into tems have been converted converted four more city before streets go in. In es- ing contributing to the soundtrack of the award-winning western Dublin to irrigate and the remaining two will parks, Shannon Community tablished areas, the separate documentary “De Colores.” parks, schools and commer- be finished in time for the Center, Dublin Senior Cen- pipelines must be installed Las Positas College is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive cial properties and save 49 summer watering season. ter, and roadway medians on under existing roadways. in Livermore. million gallons of drinking “By the end of 2016, the San Ramon Road, Dublin DSRSD began retrofit- water a year, enough to serve City of Dublin expects to Blvd., and Amador Valley ting large irrigation sites in the indoor water needs of use recycled water for 91 Blvd. Dublin’s established core 610 families. The $5.1 mil- percent of our municipal Recycled water used for in 2012. When the drought lion project extended purple operations, which frees up landscape irrigation flows intensified in 2014, DSRSD recycled water pipelines approximately 164 million through a system of res- accelerated its retrofitting west of Interstate 680 for gallons of drinking water ervoirs, pumps, and pipes timetable, completing proj- the first time and converted a year for other uses,” said separate from the distribu- ects to bring recycled wa- irrigation systems at 35 sites. Dublin Mayor David Hau- tion system that delivers ter to Santa Rita Jail and Pipeline construction be- bert. The City of Dublin drinking water to household adjacent government fa- cilities in early 2015 and now to western Dublin in early 2016. The 2015 and 2016 projects were partially funded through a $2 million Proposition 84 Integrated Regional Water Manage- ment Implementation Grant, reducing their cost from $8 million to $6 million. DSRSD partnered with East Bay Municipal Utility Photo - Doug Jorgensen District (EBMUD) in 1995 The public had the opportunity to view a variety of art and formed the San Ramon works during last weekend's Livermore Art Association Valley Recycled Water Pro- Spring Show. The event, held at The Barn, included art gram to produce recycled demonstrations. water from wastewater. Be- tween 1995 and 2006, the two agencies built a water Restaurant recycling plant, distribution network of pipelines, pump- For Sale ing stations, and storage reservoirs. They continue to 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House connect new irrigation cus- Turlock, CA - $1,700,000 tomers to the network every 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com Photo - Doug Jorgensen year. The City of Pleasanton Rangoli, an artform from India in which patterns are created using a variety of joined the partnership in materials, could be seen in front of the Bankhead Theater last weekend. Rangoli is 2014. In 2015, DSRSD, EB- Kevin H. Donlon (209) 606-7308 usually made during Indian festivals. The purpose decoration, and it is thought to MUD, and Pleasanton water bring good luck. customers used more than a DONLON REALTY billion gallons of recycled BRE01378612 water.

listed above on 2/26/2016. act business using the ficti- by a Corporation South P Street, Suite C, is hereby registered by the Cutchen Photography, 4850 The following person(s) doing LEGAL NOTICES Signature of Registrants tious business name listed The registrant began to trans- Livermore, CA 94550 following owner(s): Libra Court, Livermore, CA business as: T3, 2768 Elston FOR INFORMATION :s/: Randi Connors above on 1/14/2016. act business using the ficti- This business is conducted All Pro Mortgage, Inc., 167 94551, is hereby registered Street, Livermore, CA 94550, ON PLACING LEGAL This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants tious business name listed by a Corporation South P Street, Suite C, by the following owner(s): is hereby registered by the NOTICES IN THE the County Clerk of Alam- :s/: Radha Shekhar Bhatele above on 5/23/2002. The registrant began to trans- Livermore, CA 94550 Courtney Mae Cutchen, 4850 following owner(s): INDEPENDENT eda on February 29, 2016. This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants act business using the ficti- This business is conducted Libra Court, Livermore, CA LaBarbera Group, Inc, 2768 Call 925-243-8000 Expires February 29, 2021. the County Clerk of Alam- :s/: Lori Porter, President tious business name listed by a Corporation 94551 Elston Street, Livermore, This statement was filed with above on 3/31/2011. The registrant began to trans- This business is conducted CA 94550 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. eda on February 23, 2016. the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants act business using the ficti- by an Individual This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT 3914. Published March 17, Expires February 23, 2021. on March 10, 2016. Expires :s/: Lori Porter, President tious business name listed The registrant has not yet by a Corporation FILE NO. 515257 24, 31, April 7, 2016. The Independent Legal No. March 10, 2021. This statement was filed with above on 8/22/2011. begun to transact business The registrant began to trans- The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3915. Published March 17, The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants using the fictitious business act business using the ficti- ing business as: Cabinet NAME STATEMENT 24, 31, April 7, 2016, 3917. Published March 17, on March 10, 2016. Expires :s/: Lori Porter, President name listed above. tious business name listed Cures, 2024 Manning Rd, FILE NO. 514927 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 24, 31, April 7, 2016. March 10, 2021. This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants above on 2/1/2016. Livermore, CA 94551, is The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda :s/: Courtney Cutchen Signature of Registrants hereby registered by the business as: Stories on Silk, FILE NO. 515676 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3918. Published March 17, on March 10, 2016. Expires This statement was filed with :s/: Cheryl LaBarbera, Sec- following owner(s): 5376 Hillflower Dr, Liver- The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT 24, 31, April 7, 2016. March 10, 2021. the County Clerk of Alam- retary Randi Connors, 2024 Man- more, CA 94551, is hereby business as: All Pro Mort- FILE NO. 515675 The Independent Legal No. eda on February 29, 2016. This statement was filed with ning Rd, Livermore, CA registered by the following gage, 167 South P Street, The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3919. Published March 17, Expires February 29, 2021. the County Clerk of Alameda 94551 owner(s): Suite C, Livermore, CA ing business as: Tesla Real NAME STATEMENT 24, 31, April 7, 2016. The Independent Legal No. on March 3, 2016. Expires This business is conducted Radha Shekhar Bhatele, 94550, is hereby registered Estate Group, 167 South FILE NO. 515674 3920. Published March 24, March 3, 2021. by an Individual 5376 Hillflower Dr, Livermore, by the following owner(s): P Street, Suite C, Liver- The following person(s) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 31, April 7, 14, 2016. The Independent Legal No. The registrant began to CA 94551 All Pro Mortgage, Inc., 167 more, CA 94550, is hereby business as: D. L. Marketing, NAME STATEMENT 3921. Published March 24, transact business using the This business is conducted South P Street, Suite C, registered by the following 167 South P Street, Suite FILE NO. 515246 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 31, April 7, 14, 2016. fictitious business name by an Individual Livermore, CA 94550 owner(s): C, Livermore, CA 94550, The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- This business is conducted All Pro Mortgage, Inc., 167 ing business as: Courtney FILE NO. 515417 April 7, 2016 • The Independent 11

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(1)Geri Lyn Walton (2)Doug- Susan Annette Davenport, Global Holding Incorporated, at the new Livermore Petco California Way, Livermore, Vasquez (3)Austin Price, 94588. State law also requires las Craig Walton, 619 Traviso 988 Hanover Street, Liver- 2410 Camino Ramon, Ste on Saturdays from 10:00AM CA 94550 5637 La Ribera Street Suite The Fictitious Business that contractors include Circle, Livermore, CA 94550 more, CA 94551 183, San Ramon, CA 94583 to 2:30PM. We have many This business is conducted B1, Livermore, CA 94550 Name Statement being aban- their license numbers on This business is conducted This business is conducted This business is conducted adorable, tame kittens that by a Corporation This business is conducted doned was filed on 4/22/2015 all advertising. 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To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account Representative At (925) 243-8001 12 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Variety of Plants Offered at Annual Event Reception to Be Held to By Carol Graham eas for Mediterranean and members: visit notable gar- Say Thanks to Historian It may open at 9 a.m., native plants, succulents, dens, nurseries and horticul- roses, and geraniums," said tural events; hike to enjoy but gardeners, perhaps more For the past several years, Livermore Historian Don than all others, know it's Abbruscato. "We’ll have Tri-Valley wildflowers; at- flowering plants for sun and tend luncheons and cooking Meeker has informed and amused those attending Liver- the early bird that gets the more City Council meetings with historical facts. At worm. shade, hedges, and grasses. classes; and hear speakers We have a lot of the more- on diverse topics such as the March 28 meeting, he concluded his appearances by "It was a hoot to see a line presenting a tie to Mayor John Marchand. form before our opening a common plants like Mexi- pruning fruit trees, growing can feather grass and irises, grapes in home gardens, and Meeker will be moving to Washington. few years ago," said Plant but for more-unique plants, discouraging garden pests. Sale Chairperson Karen A reception will be held to recognize his achievements like the native California Club membership is open as an official and unofficial historian. The Livermore Abbruscato. "It’s now a tra- fuchsia, people will need to to anyone with an interest dition to have folks show up Heritage Guild, in conjunction with the Livermore Art get there early." in gardening. Meetings take Association, will host the event. The event is not open to early to get the best selection The annual plant sale is place the second Thursday of heirloom veggies, white the biggest fundraiser for of each month, from 7 - 9 the public. elephant items, and unique LAVGC, whose mission is p.m. at Alisal Elementary The Livermore Heritage Guild provided a list of his garden plants." to encourage interest in all School, 1454 Santa Rita achievements: On Saturday, April 16, Photo - Doug Jorgensen phases of home gardening, Road in Pleasanton. Visitors Transcribed Livermore City Meeting minutes for May the Livermore-Amador Val- and to promote better hor- are welcome. 1876 to August 1921. ley Garden Club (LAVGC) "Also, we'll have grapevine ticultural practices, civic "At the plant sale, we'll Scanned in all Bunshah newspaper indexes including: will hold its Annual Plant wreaths, tea cup succulents, beauty, and conservation of have a membership table Valley Times and Tri-Valley Herald 1966-2002, The In- Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., lavender bags and bird- natural resources. promoting the club, offering dependent 1979-2002; Echo 1887-1909; and Enterprise rain or shine, at Amador Val- houses, which we have not "The garden club relies details on club activities, and 1874-1876 ley High School, 1155 Santa had in previous years. It's a on income from the plant- accepting new members," He scanned entire run of Enterprise and photo/digitized Rita Road in Pleasanton. fun time for both the custom- sale fundraiser to support said Abbruscato. "We'll "It’s a fun event for indi- ers and the members of the the community projects we also have a display with real estate books, assessment books, and Sanborn maps viduals and families since garden club." do around town, such as information about GMOs As a member of the Heritage Guild, he served as vice we’re very low-key, happy Abbruscato added, "We maintaining Livermore's (genetically modified organ- president, curator, and collections manager. He began the gardeners," said Abbrus- have a large variety of ed- Hansen Park roses and the isms). There are a few of us Guild's history talks program. cato. "We also have on hand ibles for those wanting to First Street flower pots, who are passionate about In addition to taking on the role of City Historian, he people who are experts in start a spring or summer and donating to Pleasanton educating people about what served on the Human Services Commission for eight years. specific areas for friendly vegetable garden. The big- schools on Arbor Day," said GMOs are and why people Meeker took on other community activities over the advice." gest selection is the tomato Abbruscato. "We also plant should be aware of them. I year, including vice president of the Livermore Cultural The plant sale offers area with all types from large and maintain the sensory hope everyone gets a chance Arts Council, volunteer for Shakespeare's Associates, vol- around 1,500 plants includ- juicy slicers for sandwiches, garden at the Pleasanton to see the display." unteer at the Homework Hangout at the Rincon Library, ing annuals, perennials, burgers or salads - to cherry Senior Center, and sup- Early bird or not, it's a succulents, roses, vegeta- tomatoes that are the first to port both the Eden Project safe bet that the estimated member of the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, bles, and shrubs, along with harvest and are so wonderful at CrossWinds Church to 500 attendees will leave the and a graduate of Leadership Livermore. garden-related items, like to pop in your mouth." supply organic produce for sale not only with beautiful pots, tools and decorations. Tomato workshops, de- those in need, and Camp plants for their gardens, but "We've had a big swing signed to help gardeners Arroyo's 5th-grade outdoor enriched with ideas, inspira- toward drought-tolerant achieve the best results, will education garden." tion and knowledge. plants, so this year we'll be offered at the sale. In addition to community To learn more, visit www. have many," said Publicity "As for non-edibles, we're service, LAVGC's 250-plus lavgc.org. Chairperson Bev Howell. going to have individual ar- Dublin to Celebrate 'Year of the Farm' The City of Dublin Heri- processes farmers used to Spring Faire activity wrist- line at www.dublinrecguide. tage Park and Museums is produce different types of bands are $5 and include the com. Space is limited, so celebrating 2016 as “Year crops and how they fit into hands-on gardening activity, purchase your tickets early. of the Farm.” A year-long the larger California agricul- as well as a tractor-drawn “Year of the Farm” will series of exhibits and events tural economy. hay ride, milking the ‘cow,’ continue into the fall with that connect the Dublin of On Saturday, April 30, butter churning, ice cream the annual Harvest Festival today with Dublin’s farmers from 8:00 a.m. to noon, in making, and do-it-yourself on October 15, 2016, featur- of the past is planned. conjunction with Dublin project pen activities, where ing an exhibit on Historic Dublin’s “Year of the Pride Week, community families can create with Highway 21, the route that Farm” kicks off with a muse- members and volunteer gar- recycled materials and take carried Dublin’s farm goods um exhibit celebrating Dub- deners will help prepare a home one-of-a-kind crafts. to different ports, sending lin farmers, presented in the new Farm Yard adjacent to Spring Faire visitors can local products near and far. Murray Schoolhouse Little the Kolb House, clearing and also visit the Farm-to-Table For more information, Classroom. Farm-to-Table: tilling the soil in prepara- exhibit or tour the home of please call the Dublin Heri- Dublin’s Farmers opens on tion for “Year of the Farm” Dublin’s farm family, the tage Park & Museums at Wednesday, April 13, 2016, planting festivities at the Kolbs, to see what they’d (925) 452-2100, or visit with a reception from 5:00 Spring Faire. To volunteer likely be doing on a spring us online at www.dublin. p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The display in the Heritage Park Farm day in 1949. ca.gov/269. will be open to the public Yard during Dublin Pride, Also in May, Dublin on Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - or to obtain more informa- Heritage Park hosts Farm- 9:00 p.m., and Wednesdays, tion about any of the Dublin to-Table Tea Lunches on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Pride Week activities, please Saturday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. Sundays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 visit www.dublinprideweek. - 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday, p.m., through July 31, 2016. com, or call (925) 833-6630. May 10, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 Admission is free, and the Children will be the first p.m. These springtime tea exhibit is suitable for all to plant the new Farm Yard lunches center on locally ages. garden, as they learn about grown produce and farm- The Farm-to-Table ex- historic gardening and sus- fresh treats, served up inside hibit provides an overview tainability at the annual the rustic Sunday School of Dublin’s agricultural past, Spring Faire on Saturday, Barn decorated with farm exploring who was farming May 7, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 décor. Tickets are $25 per and what they were growing p.m. Admission is free. person. Purchase tickets on- in various locations around the Dublin landscape. The exhibit takes visitors back Laura’s House Cleaning to when Dublin was a rural R esidential Cleaning • Commerical Janitorial farming and ranching com- Specialized Services • Move-In/Move-Out munity with fewer than 300 Satisfaction Guaranteed • Window Cleaning residents. 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Dublin High to Stage Musical 'In the Heights'

"In the Heights," the musical, focuses on how each individual struggles to survive and how these same individuals come together as a community to mourn their losses and rejoice in their triumphs. It looks at the importance of home, family and finding where you belong. Dublin High School will present the play as its spring production. Performances are planned April 21-24 at 7 p.m. and April 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. at the Dublin High School Performing Arts Center, 8151 Village Parkway. This is the first time in eight years, students been given the opportunity to put on a musical. "We have a beautiful set, an extremely talented cast- now all we need is to fill the seats," says drama director Scott Di Lorenzo. From the brilliant mind of Lin Mauel Miranda (the current Broadway star of and creator of the hot- test Broadway ticket right now, Hamilton) comes his first show the Tony Award winning, In The Heights. During the performance of In the Heights, the audience encounters the many colorful residents of Washington Heights -- a New York City neighbor- hood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first genera- Pictured are Joy Sherratt (as Lottie), Rachel Powers (as Caroline), Amy Franklin Leonards (as Rose) – and Bijou tion Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and the dog. Photo - Antonio Gonzalez his friends and family are dealing with the pressures of rising rents and closing neighborhood businesses. As one family struggles to figure out how to pay for an Ivy League tuition for their brilliant and hard World Premiere of 'Enchanted working daughter, a young woman is trying to put a down payment on a new apartment. Usnavi himself is trying to get back to the Dominican Republic to re- connect with his roots after the death of his parents. April' a Milestone for PCRT In Washington Heights, over the course of the show, the hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and rac- The Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre (PCRT) will production of Les Miserables). In addition, the creative ism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket present the World Premiere of Enchanted April, A New team of this World Premiere production will be led by hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods Musical Romance. Performances will be weekends April Broadway veteran and Bay Area Director/Actress/Chore- of the people and the community forever. This revo- 23 through May 8 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- ographer Lois Grandi. Lois will direct this production and lutionary new musical combines Latin rhythms and road Avenue, Pleasanton. have the assistance of Enchanted April creators, Charles dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a story about what Enchanted April was commissioned by West Bay Op- Leipart (Lyrics/Book) and Richard B. Evans(Music and it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your era, with script and lyrics by Charles Leipart and musical Orchestrations) along with award winning Music Director, roots, and to celebrate the community from which score and orchestration by Richard B. Evans. It has been Pat Parr. you grew. work-shopped at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Bryant* will be joined on stage in the PCRT produc- Cast members include Usnavi: Caedon Perri- with Broadway actors, and may well be headed to Broad- tion by several national touring and Bay Area professional man; Benny:Noah Mac; Sonny: Trevor Haar; Kevin: way at this writing. actors, including Joy Sherratt*, Christopher Vettel*, and Mathew Glynn; Graffiti Pete: Jonah Wendleton; Curtain time for performances is 8 p.m. on Fridays David Judson*. (*Member of Actors' Equity Association, Piragua Guy: Noah Bradley; Nina: Gwynnevere and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers) Cristobal; Vanessa: Keiva Bradley; Abuela: Nicole purchased by calling (925) 931-4848 or online at www. Enchanted April is based on the novel, The Enchanted Dayton; Camila: Christine Padrid; Daniella: Si- pcrtproductions.org April by Elizabeth von Arnim. The story and lively score monne Campos; and Carla: Claire Kantz The PCRT production includes Broadway veteran Da- of Leipart and Evans’ musical reflect its setting in post- Singing/ Movement Ensemble: Tristan Bacani, vid Bryant (the original Marius in the original Broadway (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5) 2 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Smuin Ballet Among New Shows Added at the Bankhead Theater

Three new events have been added to the current 2015-2016 LVPAC Presents season at the Bankhead Theater, including the return of local favorites Smuin Ballet in May and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in June. Rudy Colombini and the Unau- thorized Rolling Stones will also be making their first appearance at the Bankhead Theater in June. Earlier this year, LVPAC William “Charlie” Chin as Uncle Toisan. also added the Grammy- nominated Colombian music ensemble Cimarrón to the Bankhead calendar. Spend An Evening A total of seven shows are now planned for the last with 'Uncle Toisan' two months of the sea- son, adding to originally Museum on Main welcomes renowned writer, scheduled performances story teller, musician and historian William “Char- by Ukrainian folk group Ken Sutter Photo lie” Chin to Pleasanton for “An Evening with Uncle DakhaBrakha, the political Toisan” at the Firehouse Arts Center on Tuesday, comedy of Capitol Steps, day evening, June 11. The rón by the Mid-Atlantic Theater featuring the return April 12th at 7pm in the evening, with doors open- and vocalist Karen Marguth all-star band delivers the Arts Foundation through of folk singer Judy Collins. ing at 6:30pm. and Le Jazz Hot. theatrics of a Rolling Stone the “Southern Exposure: The full schedule for the William “Charlie” Chin will be returning to On May 22, San Francis- concert, performing the Performing Arts of Latin 2016-2017 season will be Pleasanton to portray Chinese- American character, co-based Smuin Ballet will Stones' popular hits with all America” program, in announced on Wednesday, Uncle Toisan, whose history-based life spans from offer an evening of works the energy of the original. partnership with the Na- May 25, with subscription his arrival as a “paper son,” the Chinese Exclu- highlighting the sleek and A favorite of local tional Endowment for the tickets available immedi- sion Act, detainment at Angel Island, the post-civil sophisticated contempo- audiences, the Preserva- Arts. Cimarrón will bring ately to LVPAC members. rary dance style for which tion Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) the fiery sounds of joropo, Single tickets to all shows rights era, and the emergence of Asian-American they are known worldwide. arrives for its fourth visit to the festive dance music of will be available to the consciousness. There are only 40 tickets left for this Featured in the program the Bankhead on June 13. Columbia, to the Bankhead general public beginning in very special and moving performance. will be choreographer Deriving its name from the in a public performance early July. All events are general seating at the Firehouse Helen Pickett’s dramatic venerable music venue in on May 18, as well as in The Bankhead Theater is Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, new piece “Oasis,” which the French Quarter, PHJB a special performance for located at 2400 First Street CA 94566. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $7 puts a timely focus on the travels the world sharing Tri-Valley students through in downtown Livermore. Seniors (65+)/Students (with valid ID), $5 Mem- issue of water scarcity and music that embodies a the educational outreach Tickets to all shows may be bers. Tickets may be purchased online at www. abundance. joyful, timeless spirit with program. purchased at the box office, museumonmain.org, at Museum on Main during Led by Rudy Colom- a deep reverence for the LVPAC Presents reaches by calling 373-6800, online regular operating hours or by phoning the museum bini’s Jaggeresque show- treasured history of the art its milestone tenth season at www.bankheadtheater. at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone and manship, the Unauthorized form of New Orleans jazz. this fall, opening Septem- org or via the LVPAC online will be available for pick up at Will Call in Rolling Stones will appear LVPAC was awarded ber 10, 2016 with a gala mobile app. the lobby of the Firehouse Arts Center on the eve- at the Bankhead on Satur- a grant to present Cimar- celebration at the Bankhead LVPAC Presents Shows: ning of the event. Tickets may be available at the Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 pm event subject to availability. Cash, check, Visa and Dakha Brakha; Fri., May MasterCard accepted. 'Bling It On' Benefits American Cancer Society 6 at 8:00 pm The Capitol For more information on the Ed Kinney Speak- The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton invites all to its Semi- Steps; Wed., May 18 at ers Series visit www.museumonmain.org or phone annual jewelry event "Bling it On" Jewelry Event on April 15, 16, and 17. The event will 7:30 pm Cimarrón; Fri., Museum on Main at (925) 462-2766. feature fine jewelry, vintage and costume jewelry and a wide selection of rings, earrings, May 20 at 8:00 pm Karen The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main Marguth & Le Jazz Hot; brooches, bracelets, pearls, and watches. Sunday, May 22 at 7:00 pm Street in historic downtown Pleasanton. It is open The Discovery Shop is located in Mission Plaza Shopping Center at 1989 suite E Santa Smuin Ballet; Sat., June 11 to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 Rita Road, Pleasanton. The shop hours are Monday through Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 at 8:00 pm Rudy Colombini a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 5. Contact Kelley Jewell Meno, Mgr. at 925.462.7374 for more and the Unauthorized Roll- p.m. For more information about current exhibits information about the event or to donate to our cause. ing Stones; and Mon., June and programs, visit the Museum’s web site at www. 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Broadway Chorus to Perform Pacific Chamber Symphony Program 'More Of Your Favorites' Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s Broadway Chorus Features Händel's Contrasting Works and Broadway Chorus Kids will perform "More of Your Favorites" at the Livermore High Performing Arts Theater, 600 Maple Street. The musicians and cho- Performances will be held April 15-16 at 8pm and rus of the Pacific Chamber April 17 at 2pm. Audience members cast their votes dur- Orchestra (PCO) present ing the last concert for their favorite Broadway musicals their final concerts of the to create a show completely comprised of audience and current season on April 16 chorus favorites. The results are being kept as a surprise. and 17, performing Hän- The chorus is directed by Glen Riggs, accompanied by del's Music for the Royal Chris Erwin and produced by JoAnn Loitz. Fireworks and his Four For tickets, go to www.trivalleyrep.org/tickets/individ- Coronation Anthems. The ual-tickets or call 925-462-2121. Saturday April 16th concert starts at 7:30 pm at the La- fayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 17 Knox Drive, Lafayette. The Sunday April 17th concert starts at 2:00 pm at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St. in Livermore. These two elements of Händel's works are seldom heard together: the ultimate joyful Fireworks “party music“ and the beautiful, Photo - Barbara Mallon deeply affectionate Coro- Dvorák˘ Cello nation Anthems. As PCO caught fire. The following leadership. “These are top Robot Planet conductor Kohl explains, month Handel gave his professional players who Rising Concerto “What I want to explore second performance that in- have devoted their lives to intergalactic nemesis livermore-amador symphony is the underlying power cluded strings as he initially their art,” says Kohl. “What live-action graphic novel Sat 8pm of compact and efficient had intended. Kohl notes, makes us different is the Fri APR 8 8pm APR 9 expressions that permeates “Handel’s music is full of unique relationship that Händel's music, from the subtleties that can be best we have developed over most delicate moments to appreciated in the chamber years. Furthermore, I strive those of high drama. Hear- orchestra setting.” tation, it is Händel's genius to compose the programs ing these works together The first performance for his dramatic musical emphasizing how different will deepen the apprecia- of the four anthems, for the settings of the texts that elements can play off one tion for the Messiah, which coronation of George II of shows through.” another,” explains Kohl. photo:Kimberly White we will bring back next England on October 27, Kohl and Lappa agree Tickets are $28-$55, The Swingles Astro Teller season." 1727, utilized an enormous that the Coronation An- students $10-$12, and may Händel's Music for the thems are perfect compan- be purchased on-line at international masters scientist, author and orchestra and chorus in the of a capella expert in intelligent tech Royal Fireworks was first vast Westminster Abbey ions to the Music for the PacificChamberOrchestra. Wed APR 13 7:30pm Thu APR 14 7:30pm performed in London's cathedral. Kohl suggests,” Royal Fireworks. All pieces org. For the Livermore Green Park on April 27, Bringing these anthems demonstrate Händel's abil- performance only, tickets 1749 celebrating the end into intimate venues allows ity to fulfill his obligations are available on-line at of the War of the Austrian the audience to appreci- to his patrons while leaving BankheadTheater.org, at the Succession and the signing ate the lyrical beauty of us with highly enjoyable Bankhead Box Office, 2400 of the Treaty of Aix-la- the works”. Chorus master music that has delighted First Street or by phone at Chapelle in 1748. Adher- Roberta Lappa adds, “Our generations from all coun- 925.373.6800. ing to the king’s supposed wonderful singers, gathered tries, cultures and social After the Livermore con- wish, Handel employed from around the Bay Area, classes. cert attendees are invited a huge orchestra without will deliver the clarity and PCO, created 27 years to join Maestro Kohl and The Wonder of Elvis ABBA The Concert strings. The music came power that these anthems ago and in its 10th year in friends for a dinner and Experience off much better than the Livermore, is composed conversation at Uncle Yu’s. starring rob ely, the King require. Performance of elvis tribute artists starring waterloo fireworks. Not surprisingly practices for these anthems of some of the best mu- Reservations for the dinner Fri APR 15 8pm Sat APR 16 8pm the weather was rainy, but vary, as do the printed sicians in the Bay Area may be made on-line at matters deteriorated when scores now available. who year after year come PacificChamberOrchestra. one of the pavilions soon Regardless of the interpre- back to play under Kohl’s org. 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • April 7, 2016 San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Return with Their Spontaneous Approach to Music Making

The sound of dozens of pub sessions and Scottish ule with musicians such fiddlers will fill the Bank- festivals. The large group as cellist Natalie Haas, head Theater when the San can sometimes number guitarist Tony McManus Francisco Scottish Fiddlers more than 100 members and pianists Paul Machlis perform Sunday afternoon, and gathers annually for and Muriel Johnstone. In April 24, 2016. events such as the spring addition to leading the San Led by Scottish master concert series in the Bay Francisco Scottish Fid- fiddler Alasdair Fraser and Area, which includes this dlers, Fraser also serves as backed by piano, drums, April’s Bankhead perfor- Director of the Valley of harps and guitars, the San mance. The San Francisco the Moon Scottish Fiddling Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Scottish Fiddlers have also School in California, where are said to be as lively as a toured Northern California he teaches every summer, dance band and as majestic and Alaska. and has been artist-in- as a symphony orchestra. Fraser, who serves as residence at the prestigious For 30 years, the members musical director for the Celtic Connections Festival Fun at last year's festival have honored the fiddling group, ranks among the in Glasgow for the past tradition of playing by ear, finest interpreters of Scot- several years. His music is allowing them to follow land’s music; his playing widely available on CD, the spontaneous evolution has earned critical acclaim and can also be heard on Wildflower Festival Set in Sunol of the melody wherever it worldwide. He maintains such movie soundtracks as Spend a beautiful day mance by Japanese Wadai- the great outdoors. leads. a busy performing sched- “Titanic,” “The Last of the outdoors welcoming spring ko drummers, followed by Entertainment includes Founded in 1986 by Mohicans,” “Wyatt Earp,” at the Sunol Spring Wild- music with the all-women Extended Roots and Wa- Alasdair Fraser and friends, “Spitfire Grill” and “Trea- flower Festival. The festival Americana group Extended daiko taiko. the group has grown to over sure Planet.” will take place on Saturday Roots. Lots of crafts, hikes, Exhibitors are the Cali- 200 members from all over Tickets for the single April 9, 2016 from 11 am nature slideshows, and fornia Native Plant Society, Northern California, the US performance on April 24th – 4 pm, near the Old Green exhibits will be offered Zone 7 Water Agency, and beyond. Varying widely at 2:00 p.m. are $16 for Barn Visitor Center at throughout the day. Hikes Alameda Creek Alliance, in age and backgrounds, the students and $25 or $39 for Sunol Regional Wilderness range from all-ages and UC Berkeley Bee Lab, Al- fiddlers are drawn together adults. at the end of Geary Road kid-friendly, to butterfly- ameda County Clean Water, by their love of Celtic The Bankhead Theater is off Calaveras. Anyone with and ethnobotany-themed, Alameda County Dept. of traditional music. Many located at 2400 First Street an interest in wildflowers, to a longer hike to Little Agriculture, EBRPD Inte- members know hundreds in downtown Livermore. nature, or the outdoors is Yosemite, a picturesque grated Pest Management, of tunes by heart and love Tickets may be purchased encouraged to attend – there natural gorge. Local ven- Leave No Trace, and the nothing better than to get at the box office, by calling is something for everyone. dors and artisans will also Tri-Valley Conservancy. together and play. They can 373-6800, online at www. Naturalists and volunteers be onsite. This year there The event is free to the be heard individually and bankheadtheater.org or via will provide fun and easy will be a barbecue food public, but the usual $5 in small groups throughout the LVPAC mobile app. ways to identify wildflow- truck with lunches for pur- cash only parking fee will the year at contra dances, ers, and information on chase (including a veggie be charged. Carpooling is the best places to spot the option). Visitors are always encouraged. abundant varieties. welcome to bring their own Call (510) 544-3249 or The day will begin with lunch and enjoy a picnic in visit www.ebparks.org for a traditional spring perfor- more information. Alisal Elementary to Celebrate Diversity Alisal Elementary School will hold a week long celebration of diversity, April 11-15. Students and staff will be celebrating “Different Is Awesome” week, which will highlight and honor differences in members of the Pleasanton community. The celebration will focus on fostering pride in differences including different abilities, different appearances and different beliefs. Alisal will welcome Amador Valley High School special needs student and basketball player Kevin Laue on Wednesday, April 13, and San Francisco Sports-Journalist and author Amy Gutierrez on Thursday, April 14, to speak with students during school-wide assemblies. Local community members from around Pleasanton will visit throughout the week, to join in the week-long-celebration of guest-readers, reading books that highlight differ- ences in main characters. Students will work through ability awareness stations in PE, and students in music classes have learned songs to highlight respect and acceptance. Contact Karen Johnson ([email protected]) or Christine Fitzsimmons Pictured are the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. Alasdair Fraser, master fiddler, ([email protected]) for more information on this celebration or for vol- founder and leader of the SF Scottish Fiddlers, is shown above. unteer opportunities.

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Art Walk to Take in South Side of Pleasanton Pleasanton’s 2nd Satur- from the Pleasanton Civic Art Partnership, will lead of the Bankhead Theater in day Spring Public Art Walk Center parking lot at 200 this walk, showing the Livermore. Series concludes with the Old Bernal Ave. This art existing public art and There will also be Southern Tour. walk includes the Pleasan- giving information about information about the Har- During this Saturday’s ton Library with the new the artists and anecdotes rington Art Partnership, and Pleasanton Public Art Walk, sculpture “On the Count regarding their works. how to participate in bring- April 9th, the secrets of of Three," Senior Center Participants will be shown ing more public art sooner Centennial Park with its with Centennial Park, Civic pictures of two newly in- to Pleasanton. interesting design and much Park, and the southern por- stalled sculptures “Goldie," Walkers will receive a “hidden” symbolism will be tion of Downtown Pleas- now located at the Valley map of the Pleasanton Art revealed. anton. Humane Society at 3670 Walk, with location of the The 2-hour walk and talk Nancy and Gary Har- Nevada; and “Sunday with art, its name, and the artist. Nancy (left) and Gary Harrington (right) lead the art walks. begins at 9:00am starting rington, of the Harrington Jessie," located on the side

IN THE HEIGHTS (continued from front page) Aarushi Bajaj, Hannah O' Callaghan Jones, James Chang, Gabriel Da Silva, Bumanlog, Nicki Butler, Perez, Dylan Seeley, Becca Priyanka Kedia, Maddie Catherine Capretta, Isabella Silva, Srinidhi Srinivasan, Nobida, Suelyn Pewitt, and David, Maegan Endaya, Emma Sundstrom, and Tori Alaqua Simmovich. Caroline Hall, Kera Hunsa- Wong Tickets are $16 students/ ker, Meg Johnson, Brianna Dance Ensemble (Dance seniors, and $19 general Knapp, Lilla Lavanakul, Only): Gabriella Alejan- admission. They can be Tyler Law, Miguel Lopez, drez, Grace Batra, Steven purchased at dhsdrama.com Jared Nugent, Savannah

ENCHANTED APRIL (continued from front page) Victorian London and in and what they find on the carefully looked across the Portofino, Italy – the Jazz Italian shore awakens them nation for the right blend Age and the 1920s – ro- to a world of beauty, ardor, of talent that could very mantic, lyrical, jazzy. and the joys of living. Love well help send the show to It’s a cold and rainy, and comedy ensue when Broadway,” notes Judson. post-war-London, Febru- their husbands and lov- “We were thrilled to book ary, 1922. In the London ers descend on the ladies’ David Bryant in one of Times, a small classified heavenly retreat. the leading roles. He will ad appears: “To those who The novel was first be originating the role of appreciate Wisteria and published in London in 'Frederick' in our show.” Sunshine: To let for the the early 1920s, and has Since its inception in month of April - a medieval spawned two films (the 2009, Pacific Coast Reper- castle on the Italian Medi- 1992 version is popular on tory Theatre (a 501(c)3 terranean shore.” Netflix, starring Miranda non-profit organization) Life and love are about Richardson, Joan Plow- has had as its goal to bring to bloom for four London right, Jim Broadbent, Alfred professional musical theatre women: Rose - neglected Molina), plus a Broadway to the Tri-Valley. by her husband and hiding stage play which starred A significant step along a secret desire; Lottie - full Molly Ringwald and Eliza- that path was PCRT’s of life and a mischievous beth Ashley, and earned a appointment in 2011 as streak; Lady Caroline - a Tony Award nomination for the resident professional stunningly beautiful but Best Play in 2000. musical theatre company jaded debutante; and Mrs. In 2015, PCRT Co- at Pleasanton’s newly- Fisher - a widow who be- Artistic Director David renovated Firehouse Arts lieves her glory days are all Judson met and worked Center. behind her. These four la- with Enchanted April com- Presenting the World dies find each other and the poser Richard Evans, which Premiere of Enchanted castle of their dreams for led to discussions around a April, with the company’s one magical month on the production opportunity with hallmark of including Mediterranean. They seek PCRT. Broadway veterans both on a much needed antidote After securing Lois stage and on the creative from their London cares, Grandi to direct, 3 months team, is considered another of casting followed. “We major milestone for PCRT.

6 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Book Tells a Story of Triumph Over Tragedy

By Carol Graham morning (no drivers were past 12 years. She remembers dropping involved). She tells how "Up to 120 people would the phone and falling to her fear and brokenness fol- come to these parties, knees. She remembers call- lowed her through life, yet where we have food, arts, ing out, "No, oh God, no!" ultimately led her to seek crafts, Bible stories, games More than anything else, out God’s love. and gifts," says Moreno. Lisa Moreno remembers "In my book, I talk about "I could never have it any her son's words when he addiction, suicide, and bigger because I needed a learned of his father's death. other topics that need to be venue. But this past year "No Mama, not my addressed," she says. "My my pastor and a young Dave Hohle daddy!" cried the eight- faith has been stretched, adult group from church year-old. "I love my daddy, pulled and tried. Through helped host the party, and National Mama." my trials I cling tighter to 700 people came. There It was February 5, 2011 God. I fail - everyone does - were Disney characters, Speaker to - a Saturday. Moreno, the but God does not fail. Trust carnival activities, a turkey mother of four with one on in God even if you don't drive, pizza, and desserts Present Talk the way, was feeling espe- understand." for our VIPs - the children. cially tired and spending a Over the course of a It was a huge blessing! So National speaker Dave quiet morning watching old year, Moreno lost six loved thankful." Hohle will present a lecture movies on TV. ones while her teen-aged As for her own children, titled, “Time is not a factor Across town, a witness daughter was diagnosed Moreno says, "Emotionally, in your life” on Sunday, noticed a man step out of a with and underwent treat- what we all went through April 17 at 3:00 p.m. at taxicab on Livermore's Air- ment for cancer. Yet "Love was horrendous. My kids First Church of Christ, Sci- way Boulevard off ramp, Never Gives Up" is an suffered too, but now we entist, 263 S N Street. then walk up the overpass. uplifting story of faith, are helping others with our “This talk explores He sat on the guardrail over resilience, and hope. Today story. It is so rewarding. how we can gain increas- I-580's eastbound fast lanes, Moreno says her daughter My daughter Lani wants to ing freedom from the hard leaned forward, and was is, "Alive and well, healthy be a journalist, my son Lou limits associated with time gone. and enjoying her life." wants to go to film school, and age,” says Hohle. "Troubles come at What Moreno's writing Luke wants to be a chef, “Physicists have long you like big waves," says may lack in editorial polish Levi likes and disagreed about time, but Moreno, 43. "I'm either is made up for with heart. Photo - Doug Jorgensen football, and Logan loves have generally accepted it going to ride the wave or "There are typos but Lisa Moreno tells her story in 'Love Never Gives Up.' Thomas the Train. as a fundamental quantity. drown in it, but I don't give they don't take away from "I know Louis is with my story," says Moreno. God. I grieved for him, but In metaphysics time disap- up. It's not an option." In her self-published "My book is for everyone, than-you, but honest with "I mostly teach kids he can't come back to me. pears altogether. preteens to adults. They'll an easy to follow storyline. about God and help them He would want me to go on Hohle says his ideas book, "Love Never Gives Up: Triumph Over Tragedy see where I came from - a You won't want to put it through tough times in their with my life," she adds. "I are based on the teachings Through God's Unfailing seemingly hopeless case to down." lives," she says. "I have sat don't live in the past, I can't of Jesus as recorded in the Love," Moreno shares her where I am now." "This is a true story," with many youths on my do anything about it. But Bible, and as discussed in story - a vivid account of Reviewers on Amazon writes another, "of someone front porch, encouraging I can live in the here and Science and Health with abuse, addiction, adultery have embraced Moreno's who locked her hands in them, and reading the Bible now, and live my life to the Key to the Scriptures by and the cycles of hopeless- inspirational spirit. God's through it all, and with them. I love cooking fullest. Helping others feels Mary Baker Eddy. ness and healing. She tells "I was surprised at how survived." and have taught a lot of so good. This is how pain is Dave Hohle is a member of her experiences growing much this book pulls you Moreno, who lives in kids this life skill." not wasted." of The Christian Science up with a volatile father, in, twists and turns, and Livermore, continues to Additionally, Moreno Visit Moreno's blog at Board of Lectureship. He and of her tumultuous rela- God shows up on every devote her time and energy has hosted huge Christmas www.5KidsEmptyFridge. travels from his home in tionship with Louis, which page," writes one reader. to helping underprivileged, parties for youths from low- com, or Lisa C. Moreno on Chicago, Illinois. ended that terrible February "Not preachy or better- at-risk youth. income households for the Facebook. Friends of the Pleasanton Public Library to Hold Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Pleasanton Public Library will host from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, April 24, from Library, visit www.friendsofthepleasantonlibrary.org its annual Spring Book Sale, which will begin on Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A popular feature for Sunday is the $7 per The Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit group April 22, 2016 and run through Sunday, April 24, 2016. grocery bag full of your choices. of volunteers created to support the library. All revenues The sale will be held at the library, located at 400 Old More than 40,000 donated books, CDs, DVDs and support new materials, programs and equipment and all Bernal Ave. other odds and ends are for sale, with most hardcover proceeds go to directly support library programs and For Friends of the Pleasanton Library members, on and large paperbacks at $1, and paperbacks at 50 cents. services. Friday, April 22, the sale runs from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mem- The Friends also accept credit cards, as well as cash and The Friends always seek adult volunteers to help berships can be purchased at the door for $10/year for checks. Due to the event’s popularity and limited space, with setup and during the sale, as well as help with some individuals and $5/year for students through grade 12. For no strollers or electronic devices will be allowed. library tasks throughout the year; call Nancy Bering at non-members, the sale will run from Saturday, April 23, To become a member of the Friends of the Pleasanton 462-4368. April 7, 2016 • The Independent 7 Two Day Town - A Music Lovers Festival

The sixteenth annual days of the festival. There’s activities such Two Day Town provides Two Day Town festival will fun around every corner, as posting fliers, an opportunity for people be held at Lake Del Valle including a staffed, cre- to event tasks to strengthen long term Regional Park on April ative activity area for kids, including taking relationships, and simply 22-24. Two Day Town guided nature hikes and tickets, directing relax and enjoy the people, (TDT) is a Leave-No-Trace, trail-bike excursions, yoga traffic, helping with music and activities. In the family-oriented camping classes, and for those who children’s activi- words of Mayor Ferrucci, and community event fea- prefer to leave the cooking ties, leading nature “As a group, our purpose turing forty musical acts on behind, an on-site café, that walks, staffing first is to take responsibility for three stages over the three caters to meat lovers and aid stations and creating a better world in tent set-up/tear- our little space, one week- down. The musical end at a time. We maintain Dublin Farmers' Market acts require techni- a Leave-No-Trace philoso- cians, stagehands, phy that has been embraced volunteers for by the East Bay Regional Opens for Season April 14 lighting, shuttling Park District as we leave Dublin Farmers' Market opens its sixth season on musicians around the park in better condition Thursday, April 14, at Emerald Glen Park. It will be the site, and more. than we find it.” located in the plaza off Gleason Drive. The Market runs Volunteer choices Castillo sums up the Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., through September 22. are on a first-come, excitement and philosophy The City of Dublin partners with Pacific Coast Farmers’ first-served basis, so sign of the festival, “I want to Market Association to operate the weekly market. meat-free folks. There will with Don Burnham’s band up early. To volunteer, click become mayor because I Dublin Farmers’ Market offers not only traditional be live on-stage music with at the festival, and it’s not the “Volunteer!” link at: want to make sure that any- farmers’ market fare of fresh, locally grown produce, professional quality sound, unusual to have spontane- www.twodaytown.com. one, young or old, can grow baked goods, and hot foods, but also a festive atmosphere uncountable impromptu ous jam session with mem- A special event will take to love Two Day Town as and weekly special events, such as free concerts, cook- jam sessions among the bers of the bands.” place at this year’s festival. much as I do. I have been ing demonstrations, and children’s activities, making it hundreds of musicians, and Since the beginning, Mayor Ferrucci will confer playing guitar and ukulele an ideal mid-week break to enjoy summer evenings with tent & RV camping on the TDT has been held the Honorary Deputy Mayor for two years as well as per- friends and neighbors. Two Day Town site or in last full weekend of April status on fifteen-year-old cussion in my school band. The first Market of the season, April 14, will include a the adjacent regional park on the west shore of Lake Ariela Castillo, a student Some of my goals with Two free concert by the energetic classic rock band Red Fury, campground. Del Valle. Nestled in the at San Ramon Valley High Day Town include get- beginning at 6:00 p.m. Participants can see, hills south of Livermore, School. Castillo is an ideal ting people excited about Free concerts are also offered on “First Thursdays,” hear, and interact with some the park provides a scenic candidate for the position. music, urging others to along with beer and wine tastings from local breweries of the top northern Cali- environment for escap- She says, “From the first ‘Leave no Trace,’ and get as and vintners to celebrate the first Market of each month. fornia musical performers ing the hustle of everyday The season line-up includes performances by 1980s party day I set foot at beautiful many people as possible to including Michael McN- life. Mayor Ferrucci says, Lake Del Valle, when I was participate in our weekend band Rebel Yell on May 5; Latin fusion and reggae dance evin, six-time West Coast “Two Day Town is a family band Rucktan on June 2; the Steely Dan tribute band Aja only 2 years old, I knew community, however small Songwriters Association oriented event. No alcohol that Two Day Town was my it may be. These small steps Vu on July 7; award-winning rock and rhythm & blues “Song of the Year” winner, is sold at the park. There is cover band OTR on August 4; and upbeat soul, funk and second home.” inspire our communities to who writes and sings songs no advertising or market- She has attended every actively participate in our R&B dance band East Bay Mudd on September 1. ing. Around fifteen hundred Cooking demonstrations are featured on “Dublin Cooks like Mark Twain wove festival since then, becom- large world." people attend the festival, Nights,” the second Market of each month. tales. Funk band Big Sticky ing more involved over Two Day Town Passes “Community Nights,” offered the third and occasional Mess, just back from their which is held rain or shine. time. She says, “Last year are now on sale. Advance fifth Market of the month, showcase local groups, such as South American tour in The event has grown or- at Two Day Town, Mayor purchases save money and school bands, and dance and martial arts troupes. Brazil, is guaranteed to get ganically, by friends telling Ferrucci asked me to come help fund the event prepa- “Family Nights,” planned for the fourth Market of each both young and old on their friends, sharing their expe- up on stage and help him ration. Advance purchase month, feature special children’s activities and entertain- feet and dancing. There is rience. We want it to con- introduce bands. Ever since prices are weekend pass, ers, such as Lindsay Wildlife Museum on May 26, and the something for everyone’s tinue to grow while keeping then I have been partici- $75; single day pass, $40; Oakland Zoo Mobile on July 28. taste, including jazz by The the relaxed spirit and mix pating more and more as family pack of 10 or more Sponsors, performers, and community groups inter- Lost Cats, western swing of spontaneous music with Mayor-in-training and was weekend passes, $65 per ested in participating in the Dublin Farmers’ Market may with Don Burnham & The on-stage performances.” invited to serve on the TDT person. Children 12 and contact Frank Luna at (925) 556-4506, or frank.luna@ Bolos, bluegrass, and of Two Day Town remains executive board. Being a under, with adult, are free. dublin.ca.gov. course good ol’ rock & roll an all-volunteer experience. part of the board has given Volunteers receive free Farmers, food product vendors, and artisans interested by local favorites Bacchus Volunteers receive free ad- me an insight into what admission. Visit www.two- in selling at the Dublin Farmers’ Market may contact Brothers and the Mundaze. mission and typically work Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association at www.pcfma. happens behind the scenes daytown.com to purchase, Event spokesman and Two two four-hour shifts. About and all the necessary efforts photos, videos, music org/sell. Day Town Honorary Mayor 400 volunteers are needed, For updates about the Dublin Farmers’ Market, “like” by our volunteers to make samples and more, or call Michael Ferrucci says, both skilled and unskilled. this cohesive community a 510-418-4707 or 337-5516. the Market’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Dublin- “Bobby Black has played Jobs vary from promotional Market. reality year after year.” 8 The Independent • April 7, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Gallery, 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Annual Alamo-Danville Artists' Macek, Randy Hansen on guitar, and Call Out for Circle, Danville. The exhibit features Society (ADAS) Spring Art Show. Lizzy Daymont on guitar, keyboard, and sculptures by guest artist Dan Woodard Judge will be Pat Suggs. All artists in vocals. In concert at the Firehouse Arts and works by forty-five member artists. all mediums are welcome. There will Center: Friday, April 8, and Saturday, Wearable Art Member artists' work include oil, be cash awards, merit awards and April 9. Both shows 8:00 p.m. Tickets acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, honorable mention awards. All art work $36-$46; available at www.firehouse- A Call to Artists has been sculpture, ceramic, glass, fiber art and must be original work by the artist and arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the center issued by the Bankhead The- jewelry. Gallery hours are Monday- not previously shown at an ADAS Juried Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, ater Gallery and Bothwell Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and. Sunday Show. Show Dates May 21 & May 22. Pleasanton. 11 am to 6 pm Go to http://bit.ly/1GpSHp6 Questions, Livermore-Amador Symphony, April 9, Arts Center for a fun exhibi- Life in the Abstract features paintings call 925 413-3438 or e-mail adas- Dvorak Cello Concerto featuring Austin tion wearable art made of by John Beahm and D’Anne Miller. [email protected] Huntington, soloist. 7 p.m. pre-concert recycled material from June Through May 15 at Berkshire Hathaway Art in the Vineyards, Sun., May 29, 11 talk, 8 p.m. concert. Bankhead Theater, 28th through August 26th. HomeServices Drysdale Properties, a.m. to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards, 5565 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- 1983 Second Street, Livermore. Artists’ Tesla Rd., Livermore. No admission headtheater.org or 373-6800. The exhibit opens with a reception will held Saturday, April 9, 5-7 charge. Presented by Livermore Art Pleasanton Community Concert reception on July 9th from p.m. The public is invited to stop by for Association. Band, spring concert, 2 p.m. April 10. 1:00-4:00 pm and closes wine, hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad with a mini-fashion show to meet the artists. Show is open for MEETINGS/CLASSES Ave., Pleasanton. Free, donations viewing during regular business hours General meeting, Pleasanton Art League appreciated. Doors open at 1:40 p.m. on August 27th from 10-12 or by appointment. Contact Cher Wol- and Livermore Art Association, April 11, Information call 846-5897 or go to noon. Specifically, entries lard, 925 784-4679 or cherw@cherw. 7:30 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 www.pleasantonband.org for wearable art created with com for information. 8th St., Livermore. Pastel artist Tina The Swingles, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Bank- elements such as a metal pop The Romance of the California Ranch, Moore will present the program. There is head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. a photographic exhibit by Susan Gerber. no admission charge Gina Kaiper’s oil painting “On the Bridge” is included www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. tops, plastic containers, old Cuda Ridge Wines, through June 30. The Artists' Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 in the exhibit at Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, jazz clothing, paper or plastic Artist’s reception at the winery on p.m. Sat., April 23, adjacent to Farmers April 8-30. benefit featuring the Amador Valley High bags, cardboard or anything Sunday, April 17th from 1-4 pm, with Market, Delucci Park, Pleasanton. Paint, School Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. April 14. that might otherwise end up refreshments and complementary wine canvas, frames, easels, pads of paper, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad tasting of two wines. 2400 Arroyo Road instructional books, equipment, etc., Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. in the landfill are sought. A in Livermore. Regular winery hours are will be available. Oceans, Rivers and Bays org, 931-4850. fashion show and exhibi- 12-4:30 Fri.-Sun.; open by appointment Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday The Wonder of Elvis - The Tribute one- tion of the creations will by calling 510-304-0914. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Pleasanton artist Gina Kaiper is exhibiting paintings on man show starring Rob Ely, 8 p.m. April invite the public to think “In Good Company” Honors SWAN Day their own materials and easels. Open the theme of “Oceans, Rivers, and Bays” at the Firehouse 15, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 2016, as well as Women’s History to all artists. Professional artist models Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or about the environment and month, Livermore Valley Performing (nude). No instructor. Students under Arts Center, Pleasanton, April 8 through 30. 373-6800. the importance of recycling Arts Center and Silicon Valley Women’s 18 need written parental permission to Her oil paintings, on the upstairs wall, depict water Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project. In concert and conserving our limited Caucus for Art will jointly present a jur- attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell scenes from the West Coast, the East Coast, and France. at Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center natural resources. ied art exhibit “In Good Company.” The Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. “Our recent drought has made me especially concious on Friday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Multiple display of more than 50 works in a wide Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- award-winning Canadian banjoist, Contact agiancola@ variety of art forms will be on display in able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton of water’s importance to our way of life and to the natural composer, and producer Jayme Stone lvpac.org for entry form and/ the Bankhead Theater Visitors Center for more info about the workshop, environment,” Kaiper says. “These paintings also show brings together some of North America’s or info. Email entries due and Gallery from March 2 through May 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ how water’s visual appearance changes depending on most distinctive and creative roots by June 7th to agiancola@ 1, 2016. The exhibit is free of charge earthlink.net. musicians to revive, recycle and and open to the public. Visitor Center Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond for location, weather, and even the time of day.” re-imagine traditional music. Focusing lvpac.org. and Galley, located in the lobby of the beginners and intermediate students. Kaiper is a member of the Pleasanton Art League and on songs collected by folklorist and Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Street Classes start Mon., April​​​​ 4th, 9:30- the Livermore Art Association. After retiring from her field recording pioneer Alan Lomax, in Livermore. The Center is open to the noon, 5 weeks; Tues., April 5th, 6:30-9 the repertoire includes Bahamian public seven days a week from 12 noon p.m., 5 weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot, career as a writer at Lawrence Livermore National Labo- sea shanties, African-American a ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS to 6:00 p.m. Location, Bothwell Arts Center 2466 8th ratory, she enrolled in art studies at Las Positas College. cappella singing from the Georgia Sea An Ordinary Year, An Extraordinary Livermore Art Association Spring St. Livermore. Sign up ​- maryannkot@ More information about her work can be found at www. Islands, ancient Appalachian ballads, Time: Photographs From a Tour in Show, Sat. and Sun., April 2 and 3, 10 gmail.com​ fiddle tunes, prison songs, and more. Vietnam Exhibition, March 2 – May 29 a.m to 5 p.m. The Barn, 3131 Pacific Drawing Class- "Basic Drawing: Focus ginakaiper.com . Tickets $17-$27; available at www. at Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Ave., Livermore. Artists’ reception and on Nature" for beginners and the artist The Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. in firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Pleasanton, www.museumonmain.org, awards, 7 to 9 p.m. Sat., April 2. www. who wants to improve drawing tech- downtown Pleasanton, is open 12-5 Wednesday through at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 925-462-2766, open Tue.-Sat. 10-4, livermoreartassociation.org niques. Classes start with the basics Avenue, Pleasanton. Sun 1-4, free admission. This exhibition Fresh Works VI Annual Juried Exhibition, and quickly focuses on nature drawing. Friday and 11-3 on Saturdays. Waterloo: The ABBA Concert Experience features photographs taken by Steven Harrington Gallery featuring both local Included-instruction on site techniques, eight-piece production show ‘Waterloo’ Burchik during his service with the US and greater Bay Area artists. Juror is three dimensional development, and Mountain Winery at the Zephyr Grill & Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founda- performs all the greatest hits of ABBA. 8 Army in Vietnam. Richard Ambrose. April 30-June 4. composition. Starts Wed., April​​​ 6th, Bar, 6 p.m., April 11. $89 per person; tion and the Wente Foundation for Arts p.m. April 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 The Figure in Place, Harrington Gallery’s Reception Sat., April 30, 1 to 3 p.m. 12:30-3 p.m., 5 weeks, Instructor reservations at 961-1000. Education. To purchase tickets, go to First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- next exhibition features 5 prominent Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Maryann Kot, Location, Bothwell Arts Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of www.lvwf.org ater.org or 373-6800. Bay Area figurative painters. Colorful, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Center 2466 8th St. Livermore​ CA. Sign Shakespeare’s legacy with Shakes- Pacific Chamber Symphony, April 17, 2 dynamic, and diverse, the instal- org. [email protected].​ Drawing beer, a day of the Bard and local brews MUSIC/CONCERTS p.m Majestic Masterpieces. Bankhead lation explores “the figure” as the Feeling Good: Art of Local Artists, juried Class- "Intermediate Drawing: Focus on on Sat., April 23 from noon to 7 p.m. at Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. subject, with a variety of media and fine art exhibit showcases works by Nature" for students who have taken Eight Bridges Brewing Co., 332 Earhart urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. approaches. Exhibition will be open to members of Pleasanton Art League and basic drawing classes and want to go to Way, Livermore. Showings of “Drunken South Livermore Ave., Livermore. San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, 2 p.m. the public Thursday, March 3 through Livermore Art Association, May 4 to the next level of drawing realistic nature Shakespeare" are planned at 2 and 5 Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears April 24, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Saturday, April 9. The artists: William June 27, noon to 6 p.m. the visitors area subjects. Starts Thurs., ​​April 7th, pm. by Livermore Shakespeare Festival. regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant Street, downtown Livermore. www. Rushton (San Jose), Brook Temple (San of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 12:30-3 p.m., 5 weeks. Location and It features the Bard's famous drinking in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- the bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Rafael), John Goodman (San Francisco), St., Livermore. No admission charge. sign up info same as above. scenes. There is no admission charge. 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from Student Music Recital, April 27, 1 p.m. Kim Frohsin (San Francisco), Linda Art and wine reception Sun., June 5, 1 A portion of the beer and food proceeds 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Christensen (Aptos). Regular gallery to 4 p.m. WINE & SPIRITS benefit So Wise So Young, Livermore cover. Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascollege. hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Call for Artists, 44th Annual Art in the Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, Sat., Shakespeare Festival's education Heart by Heart in concert: Original Heart edu/performingarts/index.php from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Vineyards, Sunday May 29, 2016. April 9, newest Chocolate Truffle & program in the Livermore schools. The band members and Rock ‘N Roll Hall Lei Day..A Garland of Aloha Halau a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at 2 Dimensional Fine Art, Sculpture, Wine pairing flight. Sun., April 10, event is sponsored by First Street Ale of Famers Steve Fossen (bass) and Makana Lani presents a musical the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, Photography and Ceramics. Applica- "Sunday Funday," featuring newest In- House in downtown Livermore. Mike Derosier (drums) and the 'second journey to the islands of Hawaii accom- 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations tions are now being accepted, Open ternational Cheese & Wine pairing flight. Livermore Valley Wine Auction, May 14, incarnation' of the iconic Hall of Fame panied by Weldon Kekauoha, 2:30 p.m., always appreciated. to LAA members and non members; Tasting Room is open 11:30am-4:15pm. 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, (2013) rock group. Heart By Heart’s May 1, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Alamo Danville Artists' Society, Art information at 925-449-0670 or email: For more information, contact curt@ 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Live music mission: create music that is authentic, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Extraordinaire, a new exhibit, on display [email protected] laspositasvineyards.com by Uncorked; black tie optional. Live passionate, and true to Heart’s original org or 373-6800. Feb. 19 through May 1 at the Blackhawk Call for Artists to the Primavera 39th Winemaker's dinner featuring Cedar and silent auctions. Presented by the recordings. 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373-6800. org, 931-4850. nal Opalescent piece, Pearl, debuted in www.museumonmain.org, 925-462- Creatures of Impulse Presents Heores Student One Acts, May 18, 1 p.m., May 2010. Tickets www.bankheadtheater. 2766, open Tue.-Sat. 10-4, Sun & Villians: The Musical, May 19-21, 20, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 org; by phone at 925-373-6800 or in 1-4, free admission. This exhibition Arts Program Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// person at the theater box office, 2400 highlights private correspondence from Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ First Street, Livermore. almost every major conflict in U.S. Scholarships org, 931-4850. index.php history to offer insights into the thoughts Karen Marguth & Le Jazz Hot, May 20, 8 Speech Performance, May 16, 7 p.m. Las AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS and emotions of veterans and families Available p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre auditions upon their homecoming. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ for “In the Heights,” the winner of the An Evening With… Uncle Toisan, 373-6800. performingarts/index.php 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Tuesday, April 12, 7 pm. Museum Producer Jo Schuman Livermore-Amador Symphony, May 21, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best on Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, A Tale of Two Cities, with soprano Heidi Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., April 8, Orchestrations. Auditions, April 10 and Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Silver, The Steve Silver Lynda Brigg painting. Moss. 7 p.m. pre-concert talk, 8 p.m. Comedy Series continues featuring 11 at 7:30 p.m. No appointment neces- Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 Foundation and Beach concert. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First two headliners, Mickey Joseph & Jeff sary, Callbacks by invitation on April 16. general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / Blanket Babylon - the St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Applebaum. Tickets are $40 and can Auditions held at the TVRT rehearsal students (with valid ID), $5 members. world’s longest running PAL Work org or 373-6800. be purchased online www.laspositas- space: 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite Tickets may be purchased online at Pleasanton Chamber Players 2016, 2 vineyards.com/happenings.html or in 101, in Pleasanton. Prepare 16-32 bars www.museumonmain.org, at Museum musical revue - have an- p.m., May 22, Firehouse Arts Center, person in the tasting room. Tickets of an up-tempo pop or Broadway song, on Main during regular operating hours nounced the 2016 Steve On Display 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. include small bites appetizers & cocktail (not from the show). Dance call will or by phoning the museum at (925) Silver Foundation and www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. hour from 6:30-7:45pm with the show be held at callbacks. www.trivalleyrep. 462-2766. For more information on the Beach Blanket Babylon Members of the Pleas- The Swingin’ Blue Stars of The USS starting at 8 pm. For more information, org and download and print an audition Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. anton Art League Public Hornet, 2 p.m., May 29, Firehouse Arts email [email protected] form (www.trivalleyrep.org/data/assets/ museumonmain.org or phone Museum “Scholarship for the Arts” Art Circuit are currently Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- The Capitol Steps, May 6, 8 p.m. Bank- docs/audition_form_in_the_heights. on Main at (925) 462-2766. program. Created in 2002 ton. www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. doc). Astro Teller, rapid innovation as an as part of its commitment exhibiting art at seven busi- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. experimental design process. Rae to the arts, the “Scholarship nesses in the Pleasanton ON THE STAGE CHORAL Dorough Speaker Series, 7:30 p.m., for the Arts” program has Dublin Area. Robot Planet Rising, An Intergalactic MOVIES "Voices from Heaven," an evening of April 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Nemesis Live Action Graphic Novel. The One I Love (2014, rated R, 101 German choral music, will be presented St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. grown into an annual event Viewing locations are April 8, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 minutes). “Thrill Rides” Movie Night April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Lynnewood org or 373-6800. eagerly anticipated by San located at: Bank of America First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Series at the Firehouse continues with United Methodist Church, Pleasanton, Uncorked Celebration, Taste, enjoy & Francisco Bay Area high at 337 Main Street Pleas- ater.org or 373-6800. a romantic thriller! Wednesday, April performed by Bay Area Classical honor winning local wines from Tri- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Harmonies (B.A.C.H.), directed by Valley Conservancy competition, April school seniors. anton, Pleasanton Chamber adapted by Simon Levy. Role Players Center Theater, 4444 Railroad Avenue Andrew Chung. This concert will include 14, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Palm Event Center, High school seniors of Commerce at 777 Peters Ensemble production, April 15-May in Pleasanton. General admission works by Buxtehude (Magnificat), 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. 6 throughout the San Fran- Street Pleasanton, Sall- 1. Tickets and Information at www. tickets are $10.00 at the door. Free Händel (Messiah—"Worthy is the p.m. taste of the competition, 7 p.m. cisco Bay Area are asked to RolePlayersEnsemble.com. The Village popcorn. Soda and snacks available Lamb"), Brückner, and Schütz. Tickets winners announced. Tickets and infor- man, Yang, & Alameda Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville. to purchase. No outside food or bever- are available at the door: $25 general, mation at www.trivalleyconservancy.org submit a completed entry CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Enchanted April (World Premiere) – “A ages are permitted. Advance purchase $20 seniors, $10 students. B.A.C.H. Diablo Trails Challenge, 5K, 10K, half form along with a three- Road Pleasanton, Wealth New Musical Romance.” Pacific Coast tickets available at www.firehousearts. brings together some of the finest Bay marathon, 50K, Sun., April 17, Hosted minute performance in one Repertory Theatre Company at the org, 925-931-4848, or at the center Area classical singers and performs in by Brazen Racing, this fund-raising run of three categories: singing, Management Associates at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Box Office. Synopsis: Struggling with a intimate settings. Lynnewood Church is for Save Mount Diablo showcases just 400 Main Street Pleasanton, From cold and rainy post-WWI London marriage on the brink of falling apart, located at 4444 Black Avenue in Pleas- a fraction of the Diablo wildernesses’ acting or dancing. Nine Edward Jones at 6601 Dub- to a romantic medieval castle on the a young couple (played by Elisabeth anton, across from the aquatic center. beauty. The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon finalists – three from each lin Boulevard Dublin, The Mediterranean, this lyrical story is full Moss and Mark Duplass) escapes for www.lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. will all begin and end at Castle Rock category – will be selected of heart, humor, and colorful characters. a weekend to a house recommended Valley Concert Chorale, America: Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills, by a panel of perform- Bagel Street Café at 6762 It is based on the novel. Opening night by their therapist (Ted Danson). Note: To Thee We Sing! Featuring special Walnut Creek. The 50K, traditionally a Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, Saturday, April 23. Shows run through All films in the “Thrill Rides” series are guest chorus, Cantabella Children’s point to point run, will this year be a ing arts professionals and and The Bagel Street Café Sunday, May 8. Fridays and Saturdays rated R, so I.D. will be checked. Choruswww.valleyconcertchorale.org, or loop from Castle Rock Recreation Area. notified on Monday, May at 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sun- Classic Films Series, Pleasanton 866-4003.7:30 p.m. May 14 at Trinity All races will be professionally timed. at 4101-A Dublin Blvd. 9, 2016 and will perform days at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets Library, first Thursday of each month, Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., The 50K starts at 6:30 am and all other their three-minute piece Dublin. are $18-$39. Purchase online at www. current series Last Hurrah: Best Final Pleasanton; 3 p.m. on May 15 at the races will begin taking off at 8:30 am. live at Club Fugazi (home Those interested in firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Performances. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 400 Old First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L All runners receive medals and T-shirts at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Information Streets, Livermore. www.valleyconcert- after the race. Visit Brazen Racing for of Beach Blanket Babylon) becoming a member of Avenue, Pleasanton. 931-3400 ext. 4. No admission charge. chorale.org, or 866-4003 more information, www.brazenracing. on Monday, June 6, 2016 in the Pleasanton Art League Defending The Caveman, April 28, 7:30 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s Broad- com. front of a panel of celebrity or for information regard- p.m.; April 29, 8 p.m.; April 30, 3 p.m. DANCE way Chorus and Broadway Chorus 1st Wednesday Street Party, May 4, and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, April 21, 7:30 Kids Presents: "More of Your Favorites" 6 to 9 p.m. downtown Pleasanton. judges and an invited audi- ing the Public Art Circuit, First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore High Performing Arts Theater, Cinco de Mayo celebration. Pleasanton ence made up of their fam- contact John Trimingham at ater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or April 15-16 at 8 pm and April 17 at Downtown Association, www.pleasan- ily and friends. One winner (510) 877-8154. O’Neill: The Rhythms of His Soul, a lively 373-6800. 2 pm. www.trivalleyrep.org/tickets/ tondowntown.net from each category will be musical revue devised by Foundation Dance Production, May 6, 8 p.m. Las individual-tickets or call 925-462-2121. 2016 Spring Faire, Saturday, May 7, from Director-Emeritus Dan Cawthon, April Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Choir Concert, April 15, 8 p.m. Las noon to 5:00 p.m., Heritage Park and presented with a $15,000 in their “ethno-chaos” style. May 5, 30-May 1 and May 14-15 in the Old Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. check from The Steve Sil- 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Barn at the Eugene O’Neill National performingarts/index.php Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ Free admission. Springtime blooms in ver Foundation and Beach St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Historic Site in Danville. The production Smuin Ballet, featured in the program performingarts/index.php the park, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, Blanket Babylon toward org or 373-6800. includes early American popular music, will be choreographer Helen Pickett’s Young Voices in Harmony Festival, live music, and enjoy great food with a Eos Trio, Del Valle Fine Arts, 8 p.m., May well-known songs of the day, songs of dramatic new piece “Oasis,” May 22, 7 the first youth choral festival in the glass of wine or champagne. There are their higher education. The 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., the sea, and familiar music hall tunes. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Tri-Valley to feature middle and high plenty of children’s activities as well. “Scholarship for the Arts” Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Eugene O’Neill Foundation. Tickets for Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or schoolers. Presented by Cantabella www.dublin.ca.gov/1501/Spring-Faire is based entirely on talent; 373-6800. public performances will be available 373-6800. Children's Chorus. Saturday, April 30, 76th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, grades and financial needs Orchestra Concert, May 12, 8 p.m. Las online at the Eugene O’Neill Founda- Valley Dance Theatre annual repertoire 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Sat., May 7, Pleasanton Senior Center, Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., tion’s website at www.eugeneoneill.org production, Spring Rep, on Saturday, 3999 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton. Registra- 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Exhibi- are not factors. All entries Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ A Raisin in the Sun, Spring play, May May 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, tion of participating choirs starts at tors registration 8 a.m.; judging 10 a.m.; must be postmarked or up- performingarts/index.php 6-15, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 May 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bank- 9:45 AM. Workshops and rehearsals show open 2 to 5 p.m.; awards cer- loaded by 11:59 p.m. PST Gypsy Roots: Roots, Soul, Rock, Blues, Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// head Theater. The theater is located will start at 10:00 AM. At 2:00 PM – the emony 2:30 p.m. Information, call Alain on Friday, April 29, 2016. Jazz & Pop, 2 p.m. May 15. Firehouse laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ at 2400 First Street in Livermore. The final concert, which is open and free for Pinel office and ask for Leslie, Joyce or Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, index.php program will be accompanied by the public. www.cantabella.org Marti, 251-111. Co-sponsored by the For complete rules and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, Men Are From Mars Women Are From Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. This City of Pleasanton and Alain Pinel. guidelines, or to download 931-4850. Venus, Off-Broadway hit comedy Fire- season’s production will feature the MISCELLANEOUS An Evening With…John C. Harper, an entry form, visit beach- Cimarrón, 7:30 p.m., May 18. Bankhead house Arts Center 8 p.m. Friday, May Asian Artistry and two newly commis- War Comes Home: The Legacy Exhibi- Tuesday, May 10, 7 pm. Museum blanketbabylon.com/schol- Theater, 2400 First Street, downtown 13 - Saturday, May 14. 4444 Railroad sioned pieces, Quartz and Moonstone, tion, March 2 – April 24 at Museum on Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. which join Valley Dance Theatre’s origi- on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, arship. (continued on page 10) 10 The Independent • April 7, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT (continued from page 9) Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. BULLETIN BOARD Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 museumonmain.org or phone Museum general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / on Main at (925) 462-2766. students (with valid ID), $5 members. Livermore Valley Film Festival, May (Organizations wishing to run notices p.m. Mon., April 18 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 birthday celebration. Each year, Cake-Off com. Tickets may be purchased online at 13-15, 2016. “Where Science Meets in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Village Parkway, Dublin. Willie Mims Chair 4Kids contest is held to raise funds. It is Five Wishes Workshop, Heritage www.museumonmain.org, at Museum Art." The three-day event will showcase Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of the Education Committee of the East open to Cake4Kids volunteers and the gen- Estates will host a presentation by Hope on Main during regular operating hours independent and feature films in of Bulletin Board or email information to Contra Costa County NAACP will speak eral public (no professional bakers). Bak- Hospice clinical staff of The Five Wishes. or by phoning the museum at (925) downtown Livermore. Information and [email protected]. Include name about education and charter schools. Also ers can choose from various categories. The event will be held Sat., April 16, 10 462-2766. For more information on the tickets: www.bankheadtheater.org. of organization, meeting date, time, place meet Nate Miley & Brad Parker candidates The winners receive cash prizes. The event to 11:30 p.m. at 900 East Stanley Blvd., and theme or subject. Phone number and for Alameda County Supervisor. Refresh- includes refreshments, kids' activities and 2nd floor Independent Living Activities contact person should also be included. ment, discussion, public invited. a silent auction plus unlimited cake tasting Room, information 373-3636, ext. 210. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Scholarships, Livermore Filipino- of all the contest cakes. The cake contest Presentation by Michael Malek, MD, Hope The Livermore Amador Valley American is offering 3 scholarships to entry fee for bakers is $15 Attendee tickets Hospice Chief Medical Officer; Christine Garden Club will meet on Thursday, April deserving high school seniors pursuing are $30 for adults, $15 for kids aged 7-14 Raymond, FNP-BC, MSN, ACHPN Hope 14, 7:00pm at Alisal School's multipurpose higher education at an accredited college and kids under age 7 are admitted free. Hospice Nurse Practitioner; and Veronica room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasan- or university. First place will be awarded The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Martin, MSW, Hope Hospice Social Worker. ton. Paolo and Darya Ferrer, owners of $1000, second place $750, and third place on June 11 at the Danville Community The Five Wishes is America's most popular Succiko, a Castro Valley shop specializing $500. To be eligible, each applicant must Center, 420 Front Street, Danville. For living will. At the end of the worship in succulents and air plants will be the be a current member of the organization or information, go to www.cake4kids.org. To those attending will be provided with a 5 speakers. They will provide an overview of a child of a Fil-Am member and graduating learn more about the competition, go to Wishes document, have an understand- the succulent species and growing condi- from Livermore High School, Granada High http://www.cake4kids.org/events/ ing of options at the end of life and how tions, and demonstrate design ideas for School, or Livermore Valley Charter Pre- Widowed Men and Women of to document final wishes, and have an indoor use. Visitors are welcome. For more paratory. Please have your child see their Northern CA., April 14, noon, lunch in opportunity to review 5 Wishes with information, call Bev at 925 485 7812 or guidance counselor for an application. For San Leandro, RSVP by April 11 to Bette, clinical staff.\ visit www.lavgc.org. more information or to get an application 510-357-7873. April 17, 1 p.m brunch in Dress a Girl Around the World, an Futsal team openings, Hispanic form, please contact: Scholarship Com- Livermore, RSVP by April 14 to Marilyn, invitation to make simple dresses for girls Heritage Center invites boys and girls mittee Chair, Mrs. Raquel Holt, Livermore 408-420-0130. April 16, 1 p.m. friendly in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is from 7 - 11 years old to join a futsal team. Filipino-American Organization, Inc., P. O. bridge, RSVP by April 16 to Harriett, 447- Sat., April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. On Saturday, March 26, the Music Pathways All-Stars Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays Box 172, Livermore, CA 94551. Deadline to 8229. April 21, 5 p.m. happy hour in Dub- Michael's large hall, Livermore. Help is in Junction Ave K-8 School 7-9 years old submit is April 15, 2016. lin, RSVP by April 19, to Mary, 705-7337. needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- entertained the residents of Watermark Communities (6:00 - 6:45 p.m.); 9-11 years old (7:00 - Tri-Valley Communities Against a April 22, 1 p.m. lunch in Livermore, RSVP ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, retirement home. Under the direction of Artistic Director 8:00 p.m). Fast and exciting style of soccer Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley by April 19 to Marilyn, 408-420-0130. scissors, along with helping hands. (Those Jim Hurley, eight musicians ages 12-17 performed a 30 where a lot of goals take place. Each team CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons and April 24, 12:30 p.m. lunch in San Ramon, planning to stay all day should bring a has 4 players, a goalkeeper and a few environmental clean-up activities through- RSVP by April 21 to Marsha, 830-8483. bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful minute acoustic set that covered a range of genres, from alternates For more information, contact: out the US nuclear weapons complex, Livermore-Amador Genealogical cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t "Pachelbel's Canon" to Santana's "Europa." Funded by the Orlando Perez (925) 858-4601 titl10@ with a special focus on Livermore Lab Society meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 11 make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, Wente Foundation for Arts Education, Music Pathways is a yahoo.com or Alicia Calonico (925) 784- and the surrounding communities. All are at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada arrange for kits that can be sews at home. 4258 [email protected] welcome at our monthly meeting at the Court, Pleasanton. Guest speaker will be Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 non-profit program that provides music education to at-risk Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Swap Livermore Civic Center Library Thursday, Patrick Lofft. He will present an interactive or [email protected] and disadvantaged Livermore youth. For more information Meet, Sun., April 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Wells April 21st from 7:30pm to 9pm. For more tour of the varied features of the L-AGS Italian Catholic Federation, meets visit www.music-pathways.org. Middle School, 6800 Penn Dr., Dublin. information call Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) Website. A few of the contents which well 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Swap, sell or just look. Information, 828- 443-7148 or visit our website at http:// be reviewed are: Membership Application, Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 5299. Free admission. trivalleycares.org Useful Genealogy Internet Links, Local Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who Mount Diablo Rose Society, meeting Plant Sale, Livermore Amador Valley Public Libraries and other Facilities with loves all things Italian is invited to meet to Poetry Workshop Scheduled 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 13 at the Dublin Li- Garden Club will hold their gigantic annual Genealogical Holdings, Genealogy Data celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly brary, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Topic will be Plant Sale on Saturday, April 16, 9am to Records for Eastern Alameda County, dinner meetings and holding charitable A Poetry Workshop will be presented by Kevin Gunn the Fragrance of Roses presented by Judy 1pm in the parking lot of Amador Valley California, Member’s Publications etc. events. The group supports Children's Hos- Eitzen, a Master Gardener and volunteer High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleas- There is no charge. Visitors are welcome. pital research, college scholarships and at an April 16 session hosted by the California Writers at the Sacramento Historic Rose Garden. anton, rain or shine. The member grown For additional information contact: Marilyn other charities. For information, contact Club Tri-Valley Branch. The workshop at the Four Points In addition to providing an overview on the plants will consist of annuals, perennials, Glass & Diane Wiedel, Program Chairs, Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, begins at 2 biology of fragrance, Judy will bring many roses, succulents, vegetables, shrubs, email: [email protected] Harlem Wizards Basketball Fund- p.m. examples of roses to allow us to experi- drought tolerant plants and trees. Garden Tri-Valley Republican Women raisers Flying Dunk Sponsor Livermore Gunn is the current Poet Laureate of Livermore. He cu- ence a variety of fragrances. Information, related items and plants will be sold at Federated dinner meeting April 14, Guest Dental Care and the Livermore Valley Barbara Norkus @ 925-989-1748 or low, low prices. New this year will be speaker, Joseph Brocato, will speak on Educational Foundation present the rates the Ravenswood Poetry Series. In that role, he works [email protected] grape vine wreaths, birdhouses, tea cup Unsung Heroes: The Extraordinary Contri- Harlem Wizards vs Livermore Valley Joint with elementary school students and presents workshops Dreaming on the Labyrinth, Planting succulents and lavender bags. At 10:30 a butions of Women in the Defense of Liberty Unified School District Staff and Students in local schools. He also started a Teen Poet of the Month Seeds of Desire. April 17, 10am-5pm workshop will be held to instruct custom- and Freedom. This presentation highlights plus Community and Business Leaders at contest program. Kevin is a retired teacher who formed at the Bothwell Performing Arts Center ers in the best way to plant tomatoes some of the uncommon contributions in Livermore High School on Thursday, April The day includes, labyrinth, dreamwork for great results. Club members will be the civilian workforce and military support 21, 2016, and Granada High School on Fri- a long-standing poetry club at Livermore High School in and expressive arts…all promoting available to offer expert advice on plants. units. Social 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. day, April 22, 2016. Both games start at 7 1991. He has won a number of awards in various local mindfulness, higher consciousness for For more information call Bev at 925 485 at Beeb's Restaurant in the banquet room, p.m. These must-see games will celebrate contests, including first place in the annual Ina Coolbrith creative living. www.heartofthecreative. 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. 915 Clubhouse Dr., Livermore. Reserva- LVEF's 25th year anniversary and provide contest. He has been published in Song of the San Joa- com Open to adults 18+ fee: 87 Grief workshop, Although there is tions due by 04/12/2016; $30 members, fantastic entertainment for all ages. quin, California Quarterly, Chiron Review, and many local register:[email protected] no right or wrong path, there are stepping $34 guests. Contact Linda Krikorian — Proceeds benefit LVEF. Student tickets start Tri-Valley Haven’s Spring Pace stones that are part of each grief journey. email: [email protected] at $12/ticket, general admission starts publications. Kevin’s chapbook “Hey Yard Duty, Johnny for Peace, 8 am. on Sat., April 23. The Eight (8) Thursday nights at 7:30 pm — phone: 925/426-1474. at $14/ticket. For more information, or to Said the F Word” will be coming out from Finishing Line 5K /10K Hope Run will go through the starting April 7th, through May 26th, 6th annual Golf Tournament, to purchase tickets, visit LVEF.org or email Press in early 2016. Livermore Valley wine country. Race 2016 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 benefit the Livermore High School Alumni [email protected] The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers of all day registration starts at 7:00 am at Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time Association. Fri., May 20 at Las Positas Tri-Valley Health Fair, Sat., April 16, 3663 Pacific Avenue in Livermore or to donation of $15 is requested. Space is Golf Course. Reservations due by May 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, genres and experience levels to learn about their craft at register online follow the link at www. limited and pre-registration is required. 10. For more information, or to help with 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. The its monthly meetings. The meeting will be Saturday, April trivalleyhaven.org. All proceeds go to local Please call Eleanor Flatley at 925-846- this event contact: Kristin waters-Meyer, Health Fair will include vendors, dental 16, 2016, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. (registration at 1:30). The cost survivors of sexual assault, domestic 8708. [email protected]; Simon Meyer, and vision screenings, physical examina- for CWC Members is $12, non-members, $17. Anyone violence, and homelessness served by Tri- The Tri-Valley Democratic Club [email protected]; or Jim Perry, tions, entertainment and other health Valley Haven and to our abuse prevention presents a speaker from the NAACP & [email protected]. related resources. Those interested in interested in the program or the organization may attend programs. For more information and to Dorothy Chou Proudfoot Candidate for Del Arroyo 4-H Club, meets on the volunteering for the event, contact Valerie with no obligation to join. Reservations requested by download pledge forms, visit The Haven’s Superior Court Judge in Alameda. April 18, third Wednesday of each month. In April, Pavlakis at (925) 931-5353 or by email at email to [email protected] no later than website: www.trivalleyhaven.org or contact 7 p.m. IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, the meeting will be held at Del Valle High, [email protected]. The Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Lisa at (925) 667-2728. Proxy pledge Dublin. Refreshment, discussion, public 2253 5th Street, Livermore. The meetings Tri-Valley Health Initiative is a collabora- For more information about California Writers Club donations or sponsorships may be sent to: welcome. start at 6:00 p.m. and end around 8:00 tion with Alameda County Supervisors Tri-Valley Haven - Pace, 3663 Pacific Ave, Cake4Kids members bake and deliver p.m. For more information call Margaret Nate Miley and Scott Haggerty, Alameda Tri-Valley Branch, contact Jordan Bernal at president@ Livermore, CA 94550. birthday cakes for foster children and at Miller, Club Leader, at 925-447-6980 or County Health Care Services Agency Cen- trivalleywriters.org or visit www.trivalleywriters.org. Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets 7 risk youth, who wouldn’t otherwise have a email Margaret at mmiller1435@gmail. ter for Healthy Schools and Communities,

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Alameda County Social Services Agency, to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, John on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Muir Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near (3) organization made up of women of Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Kaiser Permanente, City of Dublin, Dublin Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any British or British Commonwealth heritage Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores John Knox Presbyterian Church, Unified School District, City of Livermore, retired man is welcome to drop by to and ancestry with a focus on charity and Community Center, 4444 East Ave., the main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship and the Livermore Valley Joint Unified learn about your opportunities. For more fellowship. Those interested in helping Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for School District. information check our website: branch121. with “the cause," enjoying social activities, calvarylivermore.org. [email protected] for more info. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Writing club for young adults, sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at and forming long-lasting friendships, United Christian Church, www. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Whether a seasoned writer or just starting [email protected] (put “SIR” in the contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- East Avenue, Livermore; worship service Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth out, join published Young Adult author J.L. subject line). or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for tion offering community and spiritual 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Powers at Livermore Public Library for American Legion Post 47 in additional information. encouragement for questioners, seekers org. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 Livermore is looking for veterans in the Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 Livermore area who are interested in formation on programs and memberships, morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College p.m. on the third Thursday of the month: performing community service for young training philosophies and schedules, and 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Ave. (United Christian Church). More April 21, and May 19 The meetings will people and promoting veterans affairs. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ 449-6820 for more information. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. be held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 Interested veterans will meet with other marathon/endurance training program. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- com or (925) 315-7170. South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The like-minded veterans for camaraderie and www.trivalleytriclub.com. cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors club is free and no registration is required. support of veteran’s causes. The American ValleyCare Auxiliary, Volunteer Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship a.m. - Elementary aged children go to St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) For more information, please visit TEEN Legion is the largest federally chartered service available in both Pleasanton service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- SPACE on the library’s website: www. veteran’s organization that is the veterans and Livermore. Floor service, informa- 805-7151. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- tion desks, office, the library, gift and Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Center for Spiritual Living 925-373-5576. more American Legion Post 47 meets the thrift shops. For more information, call Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Celebrate Recovery; 449-4848. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Questers is an international second and fourth Monday of each month 734-3368. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, traditions, cultures, races and sexual organization of lovers of antiques, at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and orientations welcome. Sunday service collectibles, and history who encourage Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. RELIGION org/ All are welcome. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs preservation and restoration of historical Enter the building from the ramp on the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting landmarks. At chapter meetings, members 5th Street side. For more information go Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. learn about antiques, share and view to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary [email protected] or visit us at member’s collections, visit historic sites, Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, http://csllvlighthouse.org. museums and antiques shops and help com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at and children’s program For more informa- prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 non-profit organizations with restoration 925-449-6048. tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. adult ministries meet every other month. Cedar Grove Community Church, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. and preservation work. Chapter meets Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Call the office at 846-8650 for more 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. the 4th Tuesday monthly from September visitors to come experience a great time St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 information. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday to May. New members are invited to join while making a difference in our commu- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study the local Amador Chapter. If interested nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. ship service. AWANA children's program 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. e-mail [email protected]. Check the website for meeting location: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Well Community Outreach Center WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Assistance League® of Amador Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. there is adult Bible study, youth activities ministry provides meats, canned and dry women of all ages and life stages, Meets Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- cated group of volunteers, reaching out to service. Information 447-8747 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. available prior to the start of the school May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. those in need in the Tri-Valley and having uucil.org trinitylivermore.org year). Those with an immediate need or Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas who would like to donate nonperishable Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- food items, call the office at (925) 479- [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada ing the John Main tradition, every Monday 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. ers.org/ ton. For more information, see our website, Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 com] Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ bethemek.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, only. The Outreach Center will be open away clothing and other items every costumes give free guided tours beginning yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Operation: SAM “Supporting All with the Congress of Secular Jewish Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Organizations (csjo.org). Information, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at will be on a first come first serve basis E. Avenue, Livermore. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and support organization based in Livermore. Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, (831) 278-1916. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Christ Church (a nondenominational the beautifully landscaped grounds. For S.A.M. has been in operation since January 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 sen Drive, Livermore. evangelical church formerly meeting in information on the Ravenswood Progress 2004. It is dedicated to the continued First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Lynnewood United Methodist Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent morale support of deployed troops. For Livermore, services 10 a.m. every on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Church at 4444 Black Ave. a friendly con- Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence Program, please call the Docent Coordina- information or donations, visit www. Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at gregation welcomes all. Worship at 9 a.m., Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 tor at (925) 443-0238. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school for youth a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages at Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. church and reading room are located at and worship with us and to enjoy our and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at 11:00 a.m. Fall adult education course: group of retired men who join together to Depression and Bipolar Support Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, hospitality. 925-462-4802. both services. Also, on Sunday evenings at “Human Sexuality: Biblical and Theo- better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets which is open to the public, features St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 5:30 p.m., newest offering "Come As You logical Perspectives,” taught by Robert include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's books, CDs and magazines for sale. For Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Are," is an informal, contemporary worship W. Evans (Ph.D. in clinical psychology fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., information, call (925) 447-2946. 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. experience. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer and Ph.D. in systematic theology). visit: ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- at 846-0221, send an email to office@ www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study lynnewood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. 925.846.0665. and San Ramon. The group meets for pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School The Church of Jesus Christ of Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador lunch on the first Thursday of each month Pereira, 462-6415. starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open church provided. A "Night of Worship" choir, child care provided. Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about to new and established residents of the first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Little Brown Church, United Church Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 ister. All are welcome. Children's program the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St: available. Ongoing groups and activities. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon p.m. Information, call 447-6282. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). information or to attend a meeting, call on the second Wednesday of the month, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 Grief Workshop, to help people with Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., 2580 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young the healing journey. Eight (8) Thursday Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group family activities, and monthly adult Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Pathway Community Church, 6533 Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. nights at 7:30 pm starting April 7th, for retired men who seek activities to en- socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of through May 26th, 2016 at St. Elizabeth hance their retirement. Monthly meetings visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, feature lunch and an interesting speaker. DBE Daughters of the British a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton. A one-time donation of $15 Men have the opportunity to learn about Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain adult Bible study/Sunday school. For practical messages, nondenominational. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at is requested. Space is limited and Pre- and join activities such as hiking, bridge, Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 information, call 925-447-1246. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: registration is required. Call Eleanor Flatley investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Asbury United Methodist Church, muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. at 925-846-8708. carving. There is also a neat group of guys 12 The Independent • April 7, 2016 Milestones Las Positas College Talk Hawks Shine at International Tournament in Vienna

The Las Positas College (LPC) "Talk Halks" forensic school and our nation," according to LPC President Barry team made its mark at the International Forensics Associa- Russell, PhD. tion (IFA) Tournament held in Vienna, Austria earlier this Tim Heisler, director of the LPC forensics program, month. The team competed against 15 other teams, finishing noted that this is LPC's eighth year of participation in the in first place amongst all two-year institutions, and second international event. He added that the previous seven tourna- place overall. ments brought home two international champions, while this "We are extremely proud of our team's performance at year the team won four events and added five new national Pictured are (from left) Joshua Montez - Tracy, Danielle the international competition, where they demonstrated great champions to its roster in one single competition. Leedeman - Pleasanton, Kimbria Mitchell - Castro Valley, skill and poise and served as excellent ambassadors for our The students paid their own travel expenses to make the Vincent Walker - Castro Valley, Phillip Bannister - Castro trip, which also included an opportunity to tour Vienna for Valley, Katelyn Harper - Livermore, Jennie De Rose - three days. During this time they went to the opera, heard Castro Valley, and Erin McQueen - Livermore. a performance of music by Mozart, perhaps the country's most famous native son, and visited neighboring Slovakia. Students winning individual awards were: Phillip Ban- ROMANCE nister, International Champion-Duo Interpretation, 4th Place-Informative Speaking, 7th Place-Poetry Interpretation; Jennie De Rose, International Champion-Prose Interpreta- tion, 6th Place-Persuasive Speaking; Kimbria Mitchell, 5th Place-Dramatic Interpretation Vincent Walker, International Champion-Informative Speaking, 3rd Place-Dramatic Interpretation, 6th Place-Po- etry Interpretation; Katelyn Harper, International Champion- Duo Interpretation, 7th Place-Speech to Entertain; Erin Mc- Queen, 3rd Place-Dramatic Interpretation, 6th Place-Poetry Interpretation; Danielle Leedeman, International Champion- Speech to Entertain, 3rd Place-Rhetorical Criticism The Forensics program is the official designation for Pictured are (back row, from left) Jim Dobson - coach, the Las Positas College Speech Team. This academically Vincent Walker - Castro Valley, Katelyn Haper - Livermore, competitive program travels locally, nationally and interna- Phillip Bannister - Castro Valley, Joshua Montez - Tracy, tionally to compete at tournaments throughout the year. The Danielle Leedeman - Pleasanton, Tim Heisler - coach; Forensics program started at LPC in 1975 and is currently (front row) Erin McQueen - Livermore, Jennie De Rose - the top speech team in Northern California. Castro Valley, and Kimbria Mitchell - Castro Valley.

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