Thursday, May 5, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 18 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol More TVLC Resignations Show Reform Movement Underway

By Ron McNicoll Livermore Valley Charter Prep. to replace him. Austin was present Livermore residents. Both men A slow-building movement to Some in the audience learned at the meeting. defended themselves. change the Tri-Valley Learning for the first time that earlier in The Reform Our Schools group Lessard has been accused by See Inside Section A Corporation (TVLC) board's per- the week former board president seeks to create accountability at the LVCS Site Council as not Section A is filled with sonnel and culture that started in Tim Hall had resigned his board the corporate level including the legitimately holding his seat. The information about arts, people, January came to a crescendo at a membership. He was not present TVLC Board of Directors and the council contends that he had not entertainment and special events. board meeting April 28. The meet- at the meeting. TVLC Executive Team. As a way been nominated by the site council There are education stories, a ing drew an estimated 200 parents They also heard that the board's to begin reforms, audience mem- for re-election to the board Dec. and teachers. attorney, Derek Austin, will be bers called for the resignations 10. A school site nominee must variety of features, and the arts TVLC manages the Livermore leaving May 31. TVLC will be of board president Scott Lessard be nominated by that council. and entertainment and Valley Charter School (LVCS) and looking for outside legal services and board member Dave Goulart, However, the voting that selects bulletin board. (See TVLC, page 10) New Bus Tesla Motors Routes OKed Plans Large Haggerty Says Dublin Facility in 'Short-Changed' Livermore Tesla Motors Inc. has leased Changes in Wheel bus service warehouse space in Livermore were approved Monday by the totaling over 1 million square feet. Livermore Amador Valley Transit The Palo Alto-based company, Authority (LAVTA). The vote was 6 to 1 with Su- led by Elon Musk, reportedly pervisor Scott Haggerty opposed. could also take another roughly Dublin Councilmember Don Bid- 300,000-square-foot building at dle recorded two votes, one for the same location. himself, the other for Mayor David The Oaks Business Park, under Haubert, who was absent. LAVTA way on Discovery Drive, located rules allow one representative to near the Livermore Municipal place a vote for a representative of Airport and about 20 miles from the same city who is not present. Tesla's Fremont factory. Thomas Wittmann of Nelson The deal highlights Tesla's Nygaard noted that there is more ramp-up as it prepares to fulfill pre- need than can be accommodated orders for its less-expensive Model within the existing budget. 3 sedan starting at the end of 2017. Highest priority in the changes The Model 3 starts at $35,000 represented improved access to the and even though it is not expected East and West Dublin/Pleasanton to start shipping until late next BART stations. Ten new and modi- Photo - Doug Jorgensen year, Tesla has received more than fied routes serve BART, including 400,000 pre-orders. two routes that will operate on a Dublin Pride activities last weekend drew large numbers of volunteers, who gathered at Emerald Glen Park to receive instructions and then head out to their sites. They undertook a variety of tasks from The Livermore project, de- 15-minute Rapid frequency all day veloped by Trammell Crow Co. on weekdays. helping seniors to improving schools and beautifying parks. and partner Bentall Kennedy, is The new Route 580X will op- erate from the Livermore Transit relatively close to Fremont to make Center/Downtown Parking Garage it attractive, experts said. The directly to BART using the new location could also allow Tesla to I-580 Express lanes during the Sikh Center Wins Permit To attract a workforce from a larger commute times on weekdays. The geography, such as the Central 580X is projected to take approxi- Valley. mately 15-20 minutes to arrive at Operate in Measure D Area Its LEED credentials, its central the BART station. By Ron McNicoll North Livermore Avenue. The area voting in favor of the use. Heather location, interstate access and ex- Las Positas College will have A Sikh religious community is just outside the Urban Growth McGrail Lorier was absent on posure all carry the day according 15-minute all day Rapid service has won approval from the East Boundary set byAlameda County leave. to a site selection expert. directly connecting to BART and County Board of Zoning Adjust- Measure D. Officials of theTri-Valley Sikh Another major Bay Area com- ACE in Livermore. ments (BZA) to open a center on The approval, a 2-0 vote, took Center will return at a future meet- pany announced plans to move to Wheels will introduce a new developed property at the north- place on April 28, with chair Larry (See SIKH, page 4) (See TESLA, page4) See WHEELS, page 5) west corner of Interstate 580 and Gosselin and member Frank Imhof Two Vie for District 16 Assembly Seat Two candidates are on the June When she first ran in 2014, she ity (JPA) that would take the EIR 7, 2016 ballot seeking the State expressed opposition to the pro- process away from BART. The Assembly, 16th District. posed twin tunnels under the Delta. JPA would involve representa- Incumbent, Republican Catha- She said, "I was strongly against tives from East Bay Leadership, rine Baker, faces a challenge by the plan in 2014. I co-authored Innovation Tri-Valley, San Joaquin Democrat Cheryl Cook-Kallio. legislation that would have put the and Alameda counties. The group With only two candidates in the issue back on the ballot. While, the would advocate for the extension race, both will move on to run bill didn't move forward, I believe to ACE much as the way busi- against each other in November it was a way to make a statement." nesses in Silicon Valley lobbied for 2016. Baker said that the price tag the BART extension to San Jose. The Independent interviewed is too high with no upper limit; The bill would be the first step, both, asking questions about there are environmental impacts she said. That would be followed BART, water, education, and health and the tunnels won't provide any by putting out a real concept for care, among other topics. additional water. the extension with funding and The interviews are in alphabeti- Baker also opposes the identification of those who would cal order. high speed rail. "It needs to be be part of the effort. Baker said scrapped." There are better ways that the idea would not likely CATHARINE BAKER to use the money for such things move forward this year because Catharine Baker will be seeking as water investments, on schools, of broader discussions concerning her second term in the Assembly. and needed transportation infra- BART. She added that she would A Dublin resident, she worked as structure. be happy to hold hearings on the idea in the Tri-Valley. Photo - Doug Jorgensen an attorney prior to her election. "I believe in BART to ACE. Gemma Anderson, climate scientist in astrophysics at LLNL talks She prides herself on being able to Nothing but good could come out Other issues concerning BART work across party lines to achieve of the connection." Baker said have to do with the ability of work- with a student. results. she introduced a bill that would (See ASSEMBLY, PAGE 10 have set up a joint powers author- Dublin Voters Face Decision on $283 Million Bond Dinner Offers Insights into Dublin Unified School District The estimated tax rate would pay to update aging classrooms and A Variety of Career Paths voters will be asked in the June be $60 per $100,000 of assessed science labs, help buildings meet 7 primary election whether they valuation. To pay off the bonds, fire and safety codes, and improve By Carol Graham better way to understand jobs than want to approve a $283 million because of the interest charged, energy efficiency. Outdated por- Huda Rahhal learned much to talk to employees?" bond issue to fund school con- the bonds would cost $552 mil- table classrooms will be replaced. while having "Dinner With a Sci- Dinner With a Scientist took struction and refurbishing needs lion total. Access will be ensured for students entist." place on April 21 at Amador Valley for the next 15 years or more. The ballot argument in favor of with disabilities. "I gained a lot of details about High School in Pleasanton. More An approval of 55% would be Measure H says that there will be The bond will provide good jobs, which was what I was looking than 45 Tri-Valley girls in grades needed to approve the measure. an annual audit, a citizens over- facilities and instructional tech- for," said the Foothill High School 9-12 participated in the opportu- The bond description itself, writ- sight committee, and the funds will nology that will attract and retain sophomore. "I want to understand nity to speak with women working ten by County Counsel Donna stay in Dublin. the best teachers, says the ballot what is it that I would do if I ma- in STEAM (science, technology, Ziegler talks about the financial Building more schools will pre- argument in favor of Measure H. jored in this or that. After all, I'd be ramifications of the debt. vent overcrowding. The funds will The pro-Measure H signers doing it for the rest of my life. What (See DINNER, page 9) (See DUBLIN, page 5)

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To register, visit valleycare.com/events or call 1.800.719.9111 May 5, 2016 • The Independent 3 VALLOU EY R NDUP PG&E Funds Paid to Cities endorsed Cheryl Cook-Kallio for Assembly, calling her a Copeland was booked at Santa Rita Jail. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is paying leader in education. property taxes and franchise fees of more than $318 mil- In addition to Superintendents Torlakson and Eastin, Miley Endorsed lion this spring to the 50 counties and 243 cities where the Cheryl Cook-Kallio is supported by local education lead- Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, up for reelec- utility owns and operates gas and electric infrastructure that ers throughout the district and the state, including Trustee tion in the June 2016 primary, received the endorsement serves 16 million Californians, including millions to East Joan Laursen, Pleasanton Unified School District, Trustee of 14 term Congresswoman Barbara Lee, 13th District of Chris Grant, Pleasanton Unified School District; Board Bay cities and counties. California. Dublin will receive $647,671; Livermore $644,945; and President Craig Bueno, Livermore Valley Unified School Pleasanton $687,984. District; and Trustee Carlo Vecchiarelli, Chabot-Las Positas On announcing the endorsement Congresswoman Lee PG&E pays franchise fees to cities and counties for the College Board. said, "I've known Nate for over 25 years from our early work use of public streets for its gas and electric facilities. The together when he was on the Oakland City Council. Nate has utility submitted the fees to counties by March 31 and to Amador Park Update always been a champion for the disadvantaged, especially cities by April 15. seniors and youth. He puts the public's interest first, has a After a lengthy investigation, Pleasanton Police Detec- track record of delivering services, and the know-how to PG&E’s franchise fee payments to East Bay cities and tives established information that a shooting had occurred counties totaled more than $28.2 million – more than at the park and there was in fact two victims who were get the job done." $11.1 million for natural gas and more than $17 million narrowly missed by the rounds. Patrol officers detained for electric service. Trevor Copeland, leaving the park shortly after the shoot- ing. The investigation revealed that Copeland was in fact Fee to Be Phased Out responsible for the shooting and had specifically targeted the Law Offices of The Alameda County Waste Management Authority two victims. A search warrant was served by the Criminal Board unanimously adopted a resolution that phases out Investigations Unit at Copeland's home on May 3, 2016. the Agency’s Benchmark service and fee in June 2017, Evidence of the crime was located at Copeland’s resi- James J. Phillips saving close to $1 million each year for garbage ratepay- dence. He was arrested for two counts of Assault with a ers in the county. The service, funded by an annual fee to Deadly Weapon. Copeland admitted to his involvement, garbage account holders in Alameda County, was developed including the fact that his motive was to rob the two victims. Certified Specialist to increase the level of waste reduction in households and in Probate, Estate Planning, businesses in the county. The service began in 2013 and has provided account and Trust Law holders with information on waste reduction performance. The idea for the program, based on academic studies, was LL.M. in Taxation that feedback to account holders on recycling performance would result in improved recycling habits. Account holders will continue paying for the fee (ranging Over 30 Years of from $1.74 to $20.68 annually depending on the level of Experience Serving garbage service) through June 30, 2017, with a final report going out to account holders in July 2017. More information Tri Valley on the Benchmark service can be found at www.stopwaste. org/benchmark. 4900 Hopyard Road,

Cook-Kallio Endorsed Suite 260, Pleasanton, CA Education leaders in the 16th Assembly District and (925) 463-1980 throughout California, including State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and former State Su- jamesjphillips.com perintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin, have 4 The Independent • May 5, 2016 EDITORIALS Las Positas College Plans Zone 7 Water Board: Expanded Work-Based Learning Angela Ramirez Holmes Las Positas College has portunities. The initiative opportunities on the website. Public Safety and Health launched a Work-Based will increase these activities, The website services are free Sciences (Administration and Eric Thiel Learning Initiative, which which include internships, of charge. of Justice, Administrative On the June 7, 2016 ballot, seven candidates supports the college's role in job shadowing, field trips, For job placement op- Medical Assistant, Bio- are seeking one of three open seats on the Zone 7 building the area workforce guest lecturers, career-re- portunities, people can visit medical Sciences and Fire Water Board of Directors. and provides new opportuni- lated student competitions, the Tri-Valley One-Stop Sciences/Paramedic/Emer- After interviewing all seven, The Independent ties for employers, students work experience, service Career Center at www.trival- gency Medical Services); recommends incumbent Angela Ramirez Holmes and alumni. The college's learning and faculty extern- leyonestop.org. The career Business and Entrepreneur- and newcomer Eric Thiel for election. Career Technical Education ships. center connects qualified job ship (Business/Marketing/ Both question the need for the Delta Fix in- (CTE) Program administers Shipman explained there seekers with employment Accounting, Early Child- volving the construction of twin tunnels to deliver the initiative. It includes are benefits for both em- and career development hood Development, Interior water to the south. activities supporting work- ployers and students. "For opportunities. It provides Design and Viticulture and As an incumbent, Ramirez Holmes has ques- based learning and a new example, employers are able employers with job-ready Enology); Advanced Manu- tioned management when it comes to issues such as website connecting employ- to recruit and screen poten- candidates, recruiting assis- facturing and Transportation the twin tunnels, transparency, and rate increases. ers with Las Positas College tial employees and students tance, customized training (Automotive Technologies, get real-world experience in She says of the Delta Fix, "I'm convinced it is students and alumni. and outplacement services. Engineering Technology, "Las Positas College a specific industry and learn The center has offices on the Welding and Fabrication not the best thing for our buck. I think the State about the workplace. It's Water Project, with tunnels or not, faces the same plays a pivotal role in fueling Las Positas College campus and Occupational Safety and economic development in a win-win opportunity for in the Student Services and issues of drought. It is not helping in regard to Health); and Information, our region," said Las Positas everyone." Administration Building, Communication and Tech- diversifying our water supply or improving water College President Barry A. Shipman said employers Room 1604-C, and at 6300 conservation." On financial management, Ramirez nology (Computer Sciences, Russell, "Our new Work- can participate in work- Village Pkwy. in Dublin. Mass Communication, The- Holmes pushed for stronger fiscal oversight, call- Based Learning Initiative based learning activities The college's CTE Pro- ater Technician and Visual ing for regular Finance Committee meetings to supports this role, strength- through a new College Cen- gram focuses on specific Communications/Digital better scan financial issues. ens our area workforce and tral Network Services web- industry sectors, ensuring Media). With regard to transparency, Ramirez Holmes promotes prosperity in our site www.collegecentral. a talent pipeline of skilled For more information proposed televising board meetings. She suggested community." com/laspositascollege. Las workers from the college about Las Positas College's there be more public outreach to inform the public CTE Project Manager Positas College students and to the workplace. Industry CTE Program, please visit about what Zone 7 is doing. Vicki Shipman said the alumni can register for in- sectors served by the CTE www.laspositascollege.edu/ Thiel would bring a strong environmental back- college has always offered ternship and job shadowing Program are the following: careereducation. ground to the board. He has taught high school, work-based learning op- taking classes for years to the Arroyo Del Valle to study the ecology of the stream. This has given him a working knowledge of the importance of the arroyos to water and wildlife. Based on the infor- SIKH mation he has seen, Thiel said, "I'm not convinced (continued from page one) the Delta Fix will make the necessary changes to ing to iron out details about tive Dick Schneider con- use is not legal according to own land and want to build promote sustainability. It would foster additional what is expected of them on tended that most of the mem- the East County Area Plan on a site. Its proponents growth, not focus on additional conservation." the 2 acres of agriculture on bers live in Tri-Valley cities. (ECAP). "It would change contend it takes precedence The other two incumbents on the ballot, Sandy the 9 acre parcel. That shows a predominately the character of the area," over zoning laws. Figuers and Dick Guigley, should not be returned The property was used urban use for the property. she said. Gosselin said that in his to the board. They continue to support the twin to raise chickens, honey It's the intention of Measure Ghummah, spokesper- reading of court cases, it was tunnels despite evidence that the tunnels are too bees and strawberries by a D that new uses in the Mea- son for the Sikh presenta- clear to him that the RLUIPA costly, will not add any water, and will have nega- previous owner. Spokesper- sure D area should primarily tion, said that the proposal law supersedes Measure D. tive environmental impacts. In addition, we have son Jarnail Gummah said serve agricultural uses and meets local land zoning law Schneider, co-author of found them to be too in lockstep with management, that the community will people living there, said and local, state and federal Measure D, said that other failing to ask questions that need to be answered. not raise chickens, but likes Schneider. law. applications have come to We believe that Angela Ramirez Holmes and the other two uses. He said Schneider said this week The Tri-Valley Sikh Cen- the county citing RLUIPA. Eric Thiel would best represent the public on water that food is important at a he will meet with repre- ter already owns the home In every instance the Al- issues on the Zone 7 board. Sikh gathering, with many sentatives from Friends of on the property. They were ameda County Board of Sikhs originating in India's Livermore and Friends of told by the planning depart- Supervisors denied the ap- major agricultural area of the Vineyards to see whether ment that there would be no plication. the Punjab. they will file an appeal of the problem in getting approval, Measure K: No Two Sikh community decision with the Board of said Gummah. Pleasanton voters will decide the future of the members bought the house, Supervisors. Gummah said he foresees current Lund Ranch development plan in June. to establish the center, so Others also spoke against donating food to charities. Measure K on the June ballot asks if the project Tri-Valley Sikh Center the use. Jean King, repre- Although the commit- in Southeast Pleasanton should be approved. members won't have to drive senting Friends of Liver- ment to agriculture provides In our opinion, it should not be. to Fremont and San Jose for more, said that granting the a link to the rural area, BZA TESLA While we think it is overall a good project, one services. They use rental application is inconsistent chair Larry Gosselin said (continued from page one) aspect of it we believe violates Measure PP, the space in Dublin as a tempo- with Measure D. "In 2000, that he sees the Religious the same center last year. ridgeland protection measure. Measure PP prohib- rary location for the center. voters approved a long- Land Use and Institutional- Gillig, a 125-year-old, fam- its structures on slopes of 25% or greater or within Gummah told the BZA range plan. Implementa- ized Persons Act of 2000 ily-owned company and 100 feet of a ridgeline. that one member brought tion has been absolutely (RLUIPA) as relevant, and the nation's second largest A portion of one of the roads within the Lund in a petition supporting the essential. Everyone needs to voted for the use based on builder of transit buses, Ranch development would be constructed on a project signed by 10 mem- follow the rules," said King. that. will occupy a half-million slope that exceeds 25%. There has been contro- bers who live in the unincor- Monica DePalmo, a Basically, the law pre- square-foot manufacturing versy over what constitutes a structure and whether porated area of the county. board member at Friends of vents discrimination against and office facility at the new the definition includes roads. The City's municipal Sierra Club representa- the Vineyards, said that the religious congregations who Oaks Business Park. code is clear. It defines "structure" as anything constructed or erected which requires a location on the ground. Some argue that only a very short stretch of the MAILBOX road goes over a 25% slope. That's not the point. Allowing a violation of the provisions of Measure PP, no matter how small, sets a precedent that (Opinions voiced in let- values. Our students deserve the Vasco dumps you pay for fice, reflecting the League's could be used to allow similar violations for future ters published in Mailbox our support. Vote Yes on a MINIMUM 1 ton (ONE) concern for accountability developments proposed in hilly areas. are those of the author and Measure H. whether you dump 2,000 lbs and combating corruption. The vote is not about an up or down vote on do not necessarily reflect or 500 lbs out of my dump Lawmakers should be able Lund Ranch, it is about protecting Measure PP and the opinion of The Inde- Vasco Road Landfill trailer and the cost at Vasco to hold their colleagues ac- pendent. Letter Policy: The Landfill is $83.50 per ton + countable if they breach the its provisions. We urge a "no" vote on Measure K. Jim Frerking FEES = $109.38 a load (as of Independent will not publish Livermore public's trust. Safeguards in May 2015). At that he called the measure will prevent this anonymous letters, nor will Dump fees at the Re- it publish letters without the Lincoln Landfill site and authority from being mis- names. Abusive letters may public Services - Vasco inquired. They told him the used for partisan purposes. be rejected or edited. Fre- Land Fill are getting exces- cost would be $47.00 per sively high, at least that is Swimming, Wading Okay quent letter writers may ton. We drove out to the site, Downtown Livermore have publication of their let- my feeling. No wonder so which makes Vasco Landfill many people dump their look like something out of John Cotton Again at Lake Del Valle ters delayed. Letters should Livermore be submitted by e-mail to trash along the sides of rural the 60's, and were weighed roads. A person working at in and after dumping were I was fascinated to read Swimming and wading in Humboldt County and editmail@compuserve. the article on Livermore's com.) minimum wage has to work weighed out. To our surprise are once again permitted at sea otters in Monterey Bay. over 3 hours (before taxes) they only charge for what downtown renovation in the Lake Del Valle. However, For people, the department to dump one single yard of you dump and in this case most recent Independent. As visitors to the popular park warns of risks ranging from Yes on Dublin Measure H trash at the Vasco Landfill. was 1,020 lbs or $23.97 long-time residents at Tahoe, south of Livermore should rashes and gastrointestinal Jean Josey Who controls the dump total, also no surcharge fees we regularly commuted to avoid getting lake water upset to nerve and liver Dublin fees in Alameda County? If of any kind, at the Vasco the South Bay via Liver- in their mouths, East Bay damage. Dublin has great schools, it is Alameda County that Landfill the cost would have more, initially on Ist/Holmes Regional Park District an- The toxins were first de- because Dublin residents Republic Services have to been $109.38 (as of May Streets. Once the rerouting nounced. tected at Del Valle in De- support school bonds. The go to for an approval to set 2015). See Roseville Land- started, we chose to bypass Swimming and wading cember and found again in state owes Dublin $28 Mil- their fees then my feeling fill at http://www.wpwma. via Greenville & Tesla. As a had been prohibited at the January but not since then, lion from the construction is that someone is turning a com/landfill.html result we missed the changes lake since December be- according to Hal MacLean, of Amador Elementary; blind eye in the county, or/ Something is wrong here, as they were being made. cause of the presence of tox- water management supervi- we don't know when or if and for sure they have not we all want our cities to be In 2011 when we were ic blue-green algae growths. sor for the Park District. that will be repaid. Dublin checked outlying areas to well kept but with the fees looking for a new residence, “Blue-green algae” refers Still, areas of algae already assesses develop- see what others are doing. charged at the landfills some we were very pleasantly to a range of algae and bacte- growth are sometimes vis- ers at the highest legal rate. After seeing the landfill lo- people are going to continue surprised to see a brand new ria that live naturally in lakes ible in the lake and could Measure H is the only way cated in Roseville, Roseville to dump their trash on the downtown. This renewal and sometimes release toxic be blown into swim areas, to get enough money to start is recycling what is dumped side of the road and if it was clearly a bold step in chemicals. he said. the first phase of a second from every car or truck or continues more people will the right direction. I can Why this happens is not He cautioned swimmers high school. Measure H is trailer. The Roseville site follow in their footsteps. understand now why a move clear, but the process is and waders to stay away the only way to repair the is the most modern facility I think it is only right that to make the central area often associated with warm from algae patches and to aging elementary schools I have ever seen (granted I Alameda County look at purely pedestrian might temperatures and stagnant avoid getting lake water in in our district. Measure H is have not toured the county other counties and think have seemed too bold given waters. their mouths. the only way to build more inspecting them). In com- "WHAT ARE WE DOING the times. However, the one The California Depart- Del Valle Regional Park science labs at our second- parison at the Vasco Landfill WRONG?" remaining drawback from ment of Public Health says is managed by East Bay ary schools. where, you dump it, they making central downtown the toxins have killed dogs Regional Park District for Dublin is the fastest bulldoze it and compact it. Yes on Proposition 50 into a truly superb setting the State of California. growing city in Northern Vasco does not take notice Barbara Hempill, Member is the continued presence of California. We are legally of what it is. League of Women Voters automobiles. obligated to educate all I was at my son's home California It seems to me that the these new students. Without in Roseville just this past Pleasanton current program of develop- Measure H, the money to weekend and he is doing The League of Women ing much of the area pres- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) 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May 5, 2016 • The Independent 5 State of the City: Dublin a Great Modernizing U.S. Electrical Grid Is Subject of Talk Next Week Efforts to modernize the aging U.S. electrical grid will Place to Live and Do Business be discussed next Wednesday, May 11, at a dinner meeting at Castlewood Country Club. Dublin Mayor David Asian and Indian residents. water in 2015." budget and bring in revenue, Haubert delivered his state "We are about two-thirds After fifteen years of according to Haubert. The event, open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. Cost per of the city talk at a luncheon of the way through a mas- planning, the water park is Haubert said, "Word on person is $32, including dinner and the talk. Reservations hosted by the Dublin Cham- sive transformation with projected to open in 2017. the street is that Dublin is a must be made by this Saturday, May 7. ber of Commerce. about ten years to go before "If you're a kid in Dublin, it's good place to come to." In- Speaker will be John Grosh, a deputy associate director He started by declar- build-out. There will be a a great time," he declared. formation regarding the city at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The Labora- ing, "The state of the city lot of growth over the next The future includes new has been translated into Chi- tory’s efforts are part of a 3-year collaboration sponsored is almost an emotional day ten years," according to parks, as well as a military nese. There are opportunity by the U.S. Department of Energy involving utilities, other for me. I get to reflect back Haubert. history center. sites along the freeway that national laboratories, academia and state and local agencies. on what a great city Dublin He stated that residents Haubert continued, stat- we are marketing to busi- Most of the U.S. electrical grid is more than half a really is, to look at last year, enjoy a high quality of life nesses who want to come to ing that the city manages its century old, and some parts were literally built in the today and where the city is with quality affordable hous- money wisely. "We save and Dublin." headed." ing, recreation and good spend. We don't borrow." In the future, Dublin 19th Century. Weather-related outages alone cost the U.S. The introduction was schools. He mentioned 65 The city is fiscally sound Crossing will include a ho- economy tens of billions of dollars per year, according to followed by a brief video affordable units built specifi- with property and sales tax tel. A 1000 new residences industry sources. focused on various aspects cally to house veterans. both having increased over will be built across from Industry experts point to the need for upgrading hard- of the city, with the theme, Dublin, he said, has been the past year. BART. The East County ware but also developing and installing interactive computer "Dublin is a place where a leader in the use of re- In the future, revenues Hall of Justice is under con- controls and cybersecurity features while simultaneously businesses and residents can cycled water. About 90% from property and sales struction. All will bring integrating new and widely distributed power sources like live the American dream." of the water used for city taxes will level off. At the jobs and people who spend wind and solar energy generators. Business people talked operations is recycled. same time, the need for rev- money. Kaiser is coming to To make arrangements, phone 925-447-8876 or send an about how the city had been He asked, "Who has the town with specialty services, enues for parks and continu- email to [email protected]. supportive in helping them guts to build a water park in ing services will increase. including oncology, heart to open and to carry on suc- the middle of a drought. We As we move closer to the and specialized needs. cessfully. "Dublin represents do, because we saved 164 end of growth, we will have "Dublin is a good place to a good place to attract talent, million gallons of potable to make changes in how we live now and in the future." not just local talent, but from San Francisco and Silicon Valley. There are great trans- LARPD Board OKs Funds for portation links with BART Yes on K Reports Most Money nearby, carpools, park and Contribution reports for April 23, 2016. The group ranging from $25 to $300. Asset Management Program rides. It's just perfect. People Measure K, show the "yes" spent just over $26,000 for Mike Edwards with $300, can get here easily. Our staff side collecting more money paid signature collectors. Wayne Strickler $250, and The Livermore Area The project would look at love commuting here," said than those opposed to the Contributing over $5000 or George Dort, $150 were the Recreation and Park District all of the district's assets and Giles House of Callidus- measure. Voting yes on the more each were David Ma- top donors. (LARPD) board approved determine current condition Cloud. measure would approve the laugh, Greg O'Conner, Allen Greenbriar Homes Com- the expenditure of $90,000 and replacement life cycles It was noted that retail Lund Ranch development. Roberts, Greg Wohlenberg, munities, Inc. and Affiliated to create an asset manage- for each. The information provides a range of options. Measure K, on the June and William Lincoln. Entities, including GMC ment program. gathered from the study There are expanded dining 7, 2016 ballot, asks voters to Three different groups Lund Ranch, LLC reported The vote was unanimous. will go into a software da- opportunities. approve Greenbriar Homes' in support of "yes" filed $57, 617 in expenditures and Board member Beth Wil- tabase the District can use Haubert offered some Lund Ranch development reports. contributions with $42,500 son stated, "I think this is an to identify budgetary needs facts about the city. There approved by the city council Protect Pleasanton spent on consulting. important project." each year and to manage are 8 million square feet in January. Neighborhoods reported Yes on Measure K re- The City of Livermore resources. of commercial space and On the "no" side, Save $3020 in monetary and non- ported $15,625 in monetary is currently undergoing a Once up and running, 22,320 employees. The un- Pleasanton Hillsides re- monetary donations. The donations with $15,000 LARPD staff would be employment rate at 2.8% study and establishment ported collecting just over group reported 26 donations coming from GHS Lund of its Asset Management trained to operate the pro- represents a very low num- $42,000 between Jan. 1 and Ranch LLC. ber. The 15 square miles Program. The opportunity gram. includes 2050 businesses presented itself for LARPD Board President Steve with the numbers growing. to do a study by using the Goodman, while whole- He continued, noting WHEELS same consultant, Kayuga heartedly in favor of moving that Dublin is a very young (continued from page one) Solution. The District, by head, warned other board city, with about 60% of the agreement, manages a large members, "I think it will be quite sobering to get the residents below the age type of service in the Dublin number of City-owned that he didn't think the full ployee bases noted that there information. I think we will of 40. "That means young area. The Wheels On De- ridership of the 20X route properties. families are moving here." was no service envisioned General Manager Tim find we have a lot of assets mand service will replace was reflected in the data. "I for their staffs. The population is diverse bus service in areas that a do not want 20X deleted." Barry noted that there was we've forgotten. There is with a high percentage of Olivia Sanwong, speak- an opportunity for the dis- likely to be a tremendous study found cannot support He and several others ing for Thermo Fisher Sci- fixed route service. pointed to the increased trict to piggy-back at a re- amount of cost involved entific Inc, a company on duced cost on work being in gong forward. It will be Haggerty objected to the ridership each summer when Sunol Blvd., asked for ser- changes. He said that with done for the City. interesting to see what the DUBLIN the labs bring in interns and vice to the facility. There is a (continued from page one) the elimination of some summer students. Concerns "The district has long strategies will be. It will routes, Dublin residents were raised about the in- bus stop. She urged LAVTA needed such a program," he impact everything. There is include Dublin resident and were being short-changed. creased time the commute staff to anticipate growth commented. only so much money." County Supervisor Scott He said he had proposed would take from Dublin if in companies and plan ac- Haggerty, former Dublin running a shuttle service the changes were imple- cordingly to provide transit City Councilmember Antho- around Dublin, an idea never mented as proposed. opportunities. ny Oravetz, former school explored. On demand ser- Staff will consider the Pleasanton Councilmem- board trustee Sean Kenney, vice, using private compa- 20X, 11 and 580X routes ber Karla Brown asked that Wells Middle School teacher nies such as Uber and Lyft, to determine if there were a there be an item on an up- On-Call Erik Bertelson, and Ama- Haggerty said would just way to provide better com- coming agenda to look at the dor PFC president Sobia cost residents more money. mute options for those work- demand by large employers Qureshi. "Dublin residents aren't get- ing at the labs. for transit service. Clean Up! The argument against ting a fair shake out of the Complaints were re- Wittmann stated that in- Measure H says, "The root tax dollars they put into the ceived regarding the elimi- novative ideas could be con- cause of school overcrowd- system. I'm not in my happy nation of some stops on sidered. There are options ing is new home constric- spot." routes, making it harder for we want to look at including tion and poorly negotiated Some of the changes those in wheelchairs and Wheels on Demand. developer deals." The sign- include the elimination of those who have difficulty Route 10 service was in- ers contend that what they routes 2 and 3 in Dublin. walking to use the buses. creased to every 15 minutes Bus service would be added refer to as a developer- One group in the audi- during the day on weekdays. Three times over a 12-month period, backed bond will perpetuate to Dublin High and Fallon ence was pleased with the School. Route 3 was re- The route is proposed to a cycle of building more to changes. A contingent of 18 qualified residents* in the City of Livermore aligned in Pleasanton. residents and staff members begin/end at the Livermore solve school overcrowding. In a deviation from the from Stoneridge Creek and Transit Center and the East can schedule collection of up to 3-cubic It will also, in their view, proposed changes, the board Creekside in Pleasanton Dublin/Pleasanton BART yards of garbage plus one appliance keep the developers off the directed staff to look at three applauded the addition of a Station. hook for higher fees, and routes that offer access to stop at the facilities. They Route 11 was realigned to or e-waste item. therefore bigger share of the national laboratories in noted that a bus stop had connect to the Vasco Road the responsibility to pay for Livermore. The new sched- been required as part of the ACE Station. *FOR MORE DETAILS, OR TO SCHEDULE local schools. ule, as proposed, would development, but there was Full details concerning A CLEAN UP, CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE. The proposed bond won't eliminate the 20X route, no bus. With the new route, changes can be viewed at deliver a new high school, which Dublin residents in they will be able to take the www.wheelsforward.com. 925-449-7300 say the opponents. It further the audience said they used bus to BART, shopping and www.LivermoreSanitation.com would saddle the district to get to their jobs at the other locations. with much more interest labs. One Dublin resident Several representatives rate debt than it pays now and Lab employee noted of businesses with large em- for previous bonds. Further, the board will Sunol AgPark have complete discretion to Restaurant determine which projects are completed. For Sale Open Farm Day The argument against 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House Measure H was signed by former Dublin school dis- Turlock, CA - $1,500,000 trict Citizens Bond Over- 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com & Plant Sale! sight Committee chair Dan Mother’s Day Weekend Cherrier, and residents Peter Kevin H. 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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AWAIT AT LOS VAQUEROS 3 Meet the farmers and tour the Agpark Stargazing: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 8 Bring your bikes & wagons! Kellogg Creek Picnic Area, 100 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood Observe meteors created by debris from Halley’s Comet zip across the sky. The shower 3 Buy organic plant starts and native plants coincides with a new moon. Telescopes will be available. 3 Enjoy a picnic under the oaks or by the Water Temple Cub Scouts: Into the Wild Badge Bring your own picnic or pre-order from us (email [email protected] 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 John Muir Interpretive Center, 19 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood and we will send you the order form) + free lemonade! Bring your Webelos out for an adventure to complete six of the nine Into the Wild requirements. Call 925-688-8010 to register. 3 Volunteer for the workday in the native plant hedgerow Programs are free. Parking fee may apply. 3 Celebrate spring and birdlife in the beautiful

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For further information: vist www.sagecenter.org 6 The Independent • May 5, 2016 SPORTS NOTES

Fusion '04 Boys Maroon dominated the game against Bay Oaks on Saturday earning the 2 to 1 win. The team played a solid game, possessed the ball well, were able to spread out the opposition and create scoring opportunities. Fusion Pitcher Neil Shaw flips the ball to the catcher with his The '03 Fusion Boys Maroon faced their toughest battle took 9 shots on goal and held Bay Oaks to 0 shots ending glove following a bunt as Andrew McKeever attempts to on Saturday against the 2nd place team, Richmond Sol. the 1st half 0-0. Great offensive attack by Fusion in the 2nd score from third base. Andrew was out at the plate on Sol came on strong and dominated to take a 3-1 lead in half with16 shots on goal; 2 on target resulted in 2 goals, a close play. This took place in a Granada Little League the 1st half. Fusion struggled, but pulled it together both courtesy of Aiden Kelleher and Ivan Munoz. Defense was game between the A’s and Twins in the Majors division. solid, shifting well as a team and put good pressure on the offensively and defensively to maintain their 1st place ball. Bay Oaks snuck by the defense to score a late goal, Photo - Bill Nale position with a 4-3 win. Pictured is Mikey Christian, the ending the game 2-1. Fusion goalkeeper, making a save.

The Livermore Fusion U14 Gold girls team earned back-to- West Coast Kaos held on to the Norcal Premier spring The Livermore Phantoms U11 White played a very physical back wins over the weekend. On Saturday the Fusion girls league bracket lead with a 2-1 win over the weekend game against the Folsom Falcons on Saturday, which had the bested Tri-Valley SC Spirit by a score of 2-1 at Robertson against the California Northstars. West Coast’s midfield Phantoms on the losing end, 5-1. On Sunday, the Phantoms Park. Midfielder Peyton McGrail scored the opening goal in and defense kept the Northstars from any serious rebounded against the Lamorinda Torch in Lafayette. The the first half. Shortly before halftime, striker Chloe Totten offensive challenge. Pictured is West Coast outside Phantoms came out of the gates very strong, taking a 5-1 lead notched the game winner, helping the Fusion to their first defender, Gaby Casillas taking the ball up the sideline. in the first half. As the Torch tried to reignite in the 2nd half, victory of the year. On Sunday, Fusion took to the road and the Phantoms weren’t having any of it as they pulled away competed against the San Ramon Azuri. The game remained with another 5 goals and won 10-1. There were contributions scoreless until the hour mark when Camille Wigginton broke from everyone, including Jason Cruz, James Foulk, Thomas free and rocketed a shot to the upper corner giving Fusion Nicholas, Alexander Operin, Takumi Romero, Luke Varagas, their second win in as many days. Jack Varagas, Jacob Salhoff and Jonathan Van Essen. Goals were scored by Anders Bostrom, Jack Hansen, Ryan Gill, Jack Eaton, and Chase Parker. Pictured is #50 Jack Eaton.

Pictured is the Phantoms U13 white team after their first victory of the season

Many former Phantoms Lacrosse teammates met as Fusion's recreation 5v5 soccer finished the 5th game of crosstown rivals when the Granada High School varsity Spring league. The U7/U8 boys "Fireballs" and "Sharks" boys lacrosse team played Livermore High School winning had a close match Sunday with a final score of 5-6. A 17 - 10. Matador Harrison Goold scored five goals, Connor Fireball player looks for teammates while preparing to LoVoi made four, Brandon Brocklesby and Trevor Moreau launch a kick. made three, Shane Jenkins made two and Michael Puso made one. Max Pinedo Henrich and Moreau each had three defensive plays made at short and assists, Jenkins had two, while Ethan Shang, LoVoi, and first base. Top Hitters Diamondbacks: Palma(1-2,2RBIs); Muela(1-1,1RBI); Goold had one. Goold got six ground balls, Magnum Resler Mack(1-2,double); Rago(1-2). Game Miller, James Pryor, and Pinedo Henrich each got three, ball handed to Joshua Katz(P) for 2 scoreless innings in the 1st and 2nd, Jonathan Short, Moreau, and Jenkins got two, while Parker striking out 6 of the 7 batters faced. Turk, Kavan Bagatelos, Puso, Shang and Brocklesby each got AAA Division: Angels 19, A's 8: one. Resler Miller had four takeaways and Bagatelos had two. The bats were busy at GLL Field one on Saturday, and when the dust cleared Goalie Jared Faith made eighteen saves. Pictured is Matador the 3A-Angels had a 19-8 win over Jonathan Short and Cowboy Devin Funaro. 3A-As in six innings. Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as the teams combined for 30 hits, including The West Coast Wildfire U16 girls delivered a 2-0 seven extra base hits. Eight runs in the first three innings helped the Angels Livcrmore Little League The Royals got off to a red hot start knockout blow to Central Valley’s FC Diablos in the blow out the A's. A two-run single by Livermore Little League high- behind the 4-4 hitting of Rowan Day Norcal Premier State Cup quarterfinals. Wildfire Peyton R in the first inning and a walk lights: and Cooper Eason’s 2 doubles. The by Lucas S during the second inning T-Ball: 4/16 - Rockies vs Giants: Royals' Christopher Silva led an early controlled the match with non-stop offensive plays helped the Angels put some runs on the Rockies' Hitters for the "Hit to the inning charge that the Royals held until and an impenetrable defensive line. The Wildfire now board early. Quinn B went a perfect 4-4 Grass" award:Matteo Pineda, Grant the middle innings. The Cardinals at the plate for the Angels. He doubled Perotti, Landon Kuempel, Landon came back with strong hitting from advance to the semi-finals. Pictured is midfielder in the third inning and singled in the Borja, and Clark Newton. Rockies' Parker Pompillio and Robbie Lopez Mayzin Kung stopping her opponent in the middle of first, fourth, and sixth innings. Grant defense players: Lily Young playing -- both had 3-3 days. Robbie hit his M did his best to jumpstart the offense pitcher – made two great throws to first triple of the year. In the end it was the field. for the A's, reaching base two times. first Base, Matteo Pineda playing short defense that won it for the Cardinals He scored two runs and had one RBI. The Granada High School stop had an awesome back handed stop including a perfect throw by Jayden He tripled in the second inning. The boys junior varsity lacrosse and Darren Bruan playing second base Merfeld from third to first for the Angels easily handled A's pitching fielded the ball and tagged the base out. The game balls went to Patrick Athletics fought hard but could not Granada Little League as 10 hitters combined for 18 hits, 12 team hosted Livermore for an out. Bellhumeur who made great play after overcome the Cubs as they lost 14-7. Granada Little League highlights: RBIs and 19 runs scored. After posting High School winning 5 - 4/18 - Rockies vs Rangers: Rock- great play at 1st supplementing his The A’s scored five runs in the fifth Minor AA: A's 8, Cardinals 4: It five runs in the third, the Angels again ies' "Hit to the Grass" award goes 2-hit, rally-starting day and Deacon to mount a comeback. In the sixth in- was a close game through 3 innings, scored five in the fourth. In the third, 4. Jaxen McLaren scored to Shane Weeck, Nile Cassett, Nico Gonzales who made a beautiful force ning, the A’s William Fuller pitched a when the A's scored 4 runs in the bot- the Angels scored on an RBI double two goals, Colton Casey, Rodrigues and Lily Young. Rockies' at second on a play the Cardinals had shutout inning as Dylan Voelker, Josiah tom of the 4th to clinch the win. Car- by Quinn, scoring Luke P. The inning Liam Randhawa, and Tristan Anthony Oliva playing outfield back- just practiced 2 days before. Deacon Hurd, and Henry Gleason caught fly dinals handed the game ball to Dimitri looked promising, as Luke singled, ing up the short stop, made a terrific also hit 3-3 for the day. balls from three consecutive batters. Mesnickow(P). In the bottom of the plating Daniel S to kick things off. That Clark one each. Alec Faith, stop and threw the ball to Shane Weeck AA Division: 4/18 - Blue Jays 12, The Mets in turn made a quick three 3rd, with one out and bases loaded was followed up by Quinn's single, Randhawa, McLaren, and for an out on 2nd base. Rockies' Ari Mets 5: The Blue Jays jumped out to outs to end the game. On offense, the Dimitri struck out the next two batters scoring Michael B. Merendino playing 2nd made an awe- an early lead on the Mets and captured A’s Noah Roe had two singles, two keeping the A's from scoring. Dimitri TeeBall: D’Backs vs. Cardinals: Casey each recorded an some play by stopping the ball and a 12-5 victory. The game was decided RBIs, and scored a run. Shane Meyer also batted 2 for 2, with 1 RBI. Top The D’Backs were a defensive assist. Faith and Clark got two stepping on the base. Rockies' Jaxson quickly as the Blue Jays exerted their had two singles and stole home twice, Cardinals' Hitters: Giancarlo Bonfiglio powerhouse on Saturday afternoon ground balls while Lochlan Stallings playing 1st base made several will early with seven runs in the first and Joseph Freitas also hit two singles. (2-2); Anthony Ponce (1-1, double); with pitchers Saxon Schreiber and great catches. three innings. An RBI single by Jacob Major: 4/19 - Royals 6, Pirates Lane Curtin (1-2, 1 RBI). Beckett Guenther connecting to first Felcan Smith, Andrew 4/20 - Rockies vs Reds: Rockies' S, an RBI single by Damian G, an RBI 5: The Royals managed to pull out Diamondbacks 15, Royals 7: The basemen Savannah Wiedeck and Choumas, Brad Mitchell, Hit to the Grass: Ari Merendino & Nico single by James B, an RBI single by a 6-5 victory over the Pirates in six D'backs hosted the Royals in an excit- Jackson Stimmell for multiple outs. Rodrigues, Rockies' Landon Kuempel Bradley W, and an RBI single by Carter innings. The Pirates jumped out to an ing game with several lead changes. Blake Sanders and Nathan Dempsey Daniel Pryor, Ethan Weisbrod, playing the pitching position made an M in the first inning and an RBI single early lead, but were unable to hang on. For the Royals, Jacob Shin put up three also recorded several outs at 3rd base Garret West, McLaren, and awesome throw to Lily Young at first by Anthony Y and an RBI single by The Royals took the lead back in the hits and scored twice, Parker Kleszyk and the catchers' positions. Hudson Randhawa one each. Max base for a great play. Rockies' Nile Alexander M during the second inning 6th on an RBI single by Jordan D. The contributed a hit and some good de- Guenther provided some additional Cassett working the short stop position fueled the Blue Jays' offense early. Royals were led by Kyle B's hitting. fense, and Luke Beasley helped out support in the outfield during the 3rd Bauer had four takeaways, made a terrific stop of a fast bouncing Devin I racked up two RBIs on one Kyle went 2-2, drove in one and scored with two innings of effective pitching. inning. The D’Backs batted well and Weisbrod had two, while ball. Rockies' Shane Weeck playing 1st hit for Blue Jays. He tripled in the one run. He singled in the second and The D’backs’ batting and base-running scored multiple runs with strong hitting base stopped the ball and stepped on fourth inning. The Mets' Logan Von fourth innings. Royals' Chanston B. was lively, with Hayden Rago scoring from Drake Avila and Ryan Hollinger. Harrison Meadows, Nicolas the base for an unassisted out. Roll was perfect at the plate, going 3-3. was in control on the mound. He gave 3 times and Joe Cooksey scoring twice. Gottero, Michael Nowaczyk, A Division: 4/19 - Cardinals 16, He singled in the first, third, and fourth up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, Tyler Palma hit a double and a triple Matt Hall, Randhawa, West, Red Sox 13: The Cardinals got off innings. The Blue Jays converted a walked one and struck out six during with 4 RBI’s for the D'backs. Pleasanton Softball to a quick start behind the hitting of triple play in the fifth inning. The Blue his four innings of work. The top of Diamondbacks 3, Cardinals 3: Pleasanton Girls Softball League Pryor, Mitchell, and Choumas Anderson Schwarer and Robbie Lopez Jays easily handled the Mets' pitching the first saw the Pirates take an early Six full innings played, it was the highlights: each had one. Goalie Ryan but the Red Sox came roaring back with as nine hitters combined for 10 hits, lead, 2-0. The Royals scored one run Cardinals' pitchers (Blanscett, Mesn- 7U Division: Renewal by An- outfield and line drive catches and the 10 RBIs and 11 runs scored. in the second inning, and then followed ickow, Ponce - 14 strikeouts, 2 walks) derson vs Al's Roofing Supply: What Myer made sixteen saves. superb hitting of Ty Rankin, Crissy AAA Division: 4/16 - Athletics 19, it up with one more in the sixth. In versus Diamondbacks' pitchers (Katz, an action packed game between two Pictured is Brad Mitchell Creeden, and the moon shot double Mets 5: The Athletics were on fire as the second, the Royals scored on an Bist, Palma - 17 strikeouts, 3 walks). amazing teams. Renewal by Ander- running with the ball. of Ray Hill. The Red Sox maintained they beat the Mets 19-5. The pitching RBI double by Tyler O., plating Kyle With the score 3-1, Cardinals caught son's Marissa Schaeffer, Elizabeth their lead as the Cardinals clawed back was strong for the A’s as Jake Follis B. The Royals got two-run rallies in up in the bottom of the 6th with a Foster, Claire Yung, Isabella Wyrough, finally breaking through in the fifth and William Fuller both pitched two the fourth inning and the fifth. In the lead off single by J. Blanscett, next Lauren Wood, and Haley Madsen all inning behind the clutch doubles of scoreless innings. In the second inning, fourth, the Royals scored on an RBI batter D. Mesnickow reaching base batted the ball with force and consis- Jayden Merfeld and Sean Puzder and catcher Dylan Voelker threw the ball to single by Kyle B., scoring Tanner G. on a catcher's interference call, then tency. On the defense, Julia Wanis, Kaia Wescott produced at least two the bases clearing triple of Jacob Green. third baseman Shane Meyer to catch The Royals tied the game in the fifth third batter Z. Lindstrom singled Jensen Goodell, and Malana Schreiber outs each on defense. In addition, Cardinal fielding stars included Ward a Mets' baserunner trying to steal. On on a passed ball that scored James F. to score 2. D'backs struck out the did fantastic jobs of outing at least one Charlotte Santana's fast pitching was Piazza with his pop up catch and Jacob offense, every A’s batter reached base. Pirates' Michael Anolin went 3 for 3 next 3 batters, stranding Lindstrom player each. Also worth mentioning is quite impressive. who made a game turning double play. Joseph Freitas led the charge with an with an inside the park home run. Pi- on 3rd. Top Hitters Cardinals: Jor- Gianna Gutierrez's impressive pitching Renewal by Anderson vs Handles When the dust cleared, the Cardinals RBI single, a two RBI double and a rates' Crayton McCafferty had a good dan Blanscett(2-2,double); Zach - multiple girls were able to hit the ball. Gastropub: Renewal by Anderson's barely hung on for a 16-13 victory. two run homerun. Shane Meyer had showing on the mound and pitched for Lindstrom(2-3,3RBIs); Anthony Meanwhile, for Al's Roofing Supply, Marissa Schaeffer, Claire Yung, Julia 4/23 - Cardinals 13, Royals 10: The four hits and Cody Terpstra had three 4 solid innings. Ponce(1-2); Robert Hansen(1-1). Kaia Wescott, Charlotte Santana, and Wanis, Lauren Wood, and Gianna Guti- Cardinals' 13-10 victory over the Roy- hits for the A’s. Game ball handed to Cole Camil- Emily Evans hit the ball really well. errez all hit the ball with consistency als was well fought and well deserved. 4/18 - Athletics 7, Cubs 14: The leri (pool player-Yankees) for key Emily Evans, Cammie Garcia, and and control. It was amazing that Haley May 5, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Three to Be Inducted into the Livermore Sports Hall of Fame On Monday, May 16, thons as well as winning the yards and 12 touchdowns. three more athletes will be 100 mile trail championship He earned All EBAL and inducted into the Livermore in 2014 in Huntsville Texas, ALL NorCal recognition Sports Hall of Fame. and in 2015 the 53 mile run for these efforts. As captain The Livermore-Granada in Scotland, UK. Matt is cur- of the soccer team he led Boosters, as part of their rently a Professor at College them to the NCS champion- annual Olympian Banquet, of Idaho in the Department ship as well as earning All established the Hall of Fame of Human Performance. EBAL status. After high in 2009. Since inception Leah Avilla is a 2003 school he was a walk-on twenty-seven athletes have graduate of Livermore High at the University of Illinois been inducted. Their names School. Her major events where he played in the 1983 are listed on the Livermore- were the breastroke, Indi- Rose Bowl. In 1984 he had Granada Boosters website vidual Medley and 200 free- 41 receptions for 680 yards, (livermoregranadaboost- style. While in high school and his 8 touchdowns led the ers.org) as well as being she was an eight-time EBAL Big-10 conference. displayed at Buffalo Wild champion, four time NCS In addition to these three Wings on First Street in champion and an eight time athletes Bob and Cheryl Livermore. All American. After gradua- Rumberger will be honored This year’s inductees in- tion Leah attended the Uni- with the Keith S. Fraser clude 1999 Granada gradu- versity of Texas where she Community Award for their ate Matt Laye, who was an was a four-time NCAA All efforts in starting the Safe award setting cross country American, and eight-time and Sober Grad Night Pro- and track runner in high All Big-12 performer, and gram in Livermore in 1988. school as well as UC Davis. team captain of her team in Tickets for the banquet Since college graduation the 2006-07 season. may be purchased on the Matt has earned a PhD from Randy Grant is a 1981 Livermore-Granada Boost- the University of Missouri graduate of Granada High ers website, or purchased in Medical Physiology, and School where he excelled at the door at the Robert Photo - Doug Jorgensen recently has devoted his in football, soccer and base- Livermore Community Cen- Foothill High School downed Livermore High School 5 to 1 in EBAL varsity girls' energy and studies to ultra ball. In his senior year in ter. The banquet starts at softball action. distance running including football he led the EBAL 6:30 pm. the completion of 50 mara- with 56 receptions for 1073 Water Polo LARPD offers a USA Water Polo team (USWP), the LAZERS, which encourages high standards of play and good sportsmanship. As a USWP club team, all practices and competitions are Madsen hit a pitch on a bounce (it from the middle, Midfielder Kayla ages U5-U19. Visit fusionsc.org for sanctioned, requiring all participants would count as a hit.). Marissa Schaef- Grisham beat everyone to the ball and more information or to register. to be registered with USWP. All ex- fer and Haley Madsen played outstand- fired a shot into the left corner of the Visit the office at 1976 Fourth perience levels are welcome, however ing defense, each contributing at least goal. Wildfire moved ahead 2-0. FC Street in Livermore to learn more athletes must be able to swim two two outs in the game. Meanwhile Diablo was not able to answer with any about programs. laps (50 yards) without stopping. To from Handles Gastropub, Mackenzie serious offensive effort. West Coast register, call LARPD at 925-373-5700, Gallager, Tessa Dacquisto, and Maya Wildfire claimed the win and advanced or visit www.larpd.org. For more Ching hit really well throughout the to the semifinals. Wildfire will face the Fall Softball information about the LARPD LAZ- game. Mackenzie Gallager and Chloe Cal Cougars next Saturday in Turlock. Livermore Girls Softball Asso- ERS, visit lazerswaterpolo.weebly. Barrios played solid defense, each The West Coast ’03 Kaos con- ciation is now accepting registration com or e-mail [email protected]. producing at least one out. tinued their march to an undefeated for the Fall Recreational season. The The summer session begins the Beeline Bikes vs. Jamba Juice: spring season with a 2-1 win over season starts in late August and goes week of May 31, 2016, and includes Stand out players for Beeline Bikes the California Northstars. Over the through October. No prior experience play for the following age groups: 14 were Saira Fakiri who really showed weekend, Kaos faced a re-tooled necessary. To learn more, visit the web- & Under Co-Ed Level 1(beginner), 14 her skill at bat and fielding in this and stronger San Leandro Northstars site at lgsa.org or email [email protected]. & Under Co-Ed Level 2 (advanced), game, Lydia Frey who did a great job team. West Coast was first to score 15 & Up Girls, 15 & Up Boys. pitching and got 3 players out on 1st, on a breakaway by Forward, Alivia and Paige Nelson who consistently Ganz. Ganz fired shot into the top left Hook & Ladder hit well and made great plays in the corner of the net outside the reach of The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- field to get players out. Jamba Juice's the Northstar Goalie. fighters Foundation will be hosting outstanding players in this game were Later in the first half, the West the 8th Annual Hook and Ladder Katie Musil, Audrey Nussbaum, and Coast midfield of Kate Zeck and Run, Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Wente Chloe G. who all showed great skill Alina Garcia moved a ball up field and Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. and spirit both on the field and up at distributed it out to outside Midfielder, Livermore. A 5K run/walk, 10K run, bat. Great playing girls.. Aliyssa Williams. Williams cleared a and a kids’ 1 mile fun run are available. Logoboss vs Beeline Bikes: This shot into the right side of the goal. West The event benefits the Livermore- was a spirited game, characterized by Coast midfield of Zeck and Garcia and Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, teamwork and skill. Logoboss players defensive line of Kiara Rodridguez, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that supports Zahra Alami, Charlotte Martin, and Kelsey Brumm, Kassidy Bracket, and injured and fallen firefighters, the Burn Hayleigh Betti all showed their skill Gaby Casillas controlled most of the Foundation and other local charities in at bat and in the field in this game, game and kept the Northstars from any the Tri-Valley. Photo - Doug Jorgensen working well with teammates and serious offensive attempt. Through March 31st, registration exhibiting positive attitudes. Beeline West Coast Kaos continue to hold is $30.00 for the adult 5K or $35.00 Amador Valley High School defeated Granada High 13 Bikes' stand out players in this game their Norcal Premier bracket lead with for the 10K ($20 and $25 respectively to 4 in EBAL in a girls varsity lacrosse matchup. were Krislyn Khouri, Elsa Pimentel, 4 wins, 2 draws, and no losses. for those 17 and under) and $10.00 for and Carys Shannon who also exhibited the kids’ 1 mile fun run. On April 1st, great skill at bat, and teamwork in Phantoms Lacrosse 5K and 10K registration fees increase their plays in the field. Other notable by $10.00 and kids 1 mile fun run by hardworking players were Logoboss's The Phantoms U13 White la- Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Mavericks crosse team played two games this $5.00. On May 1 all registration fees Kid’s 1-mile run is laid out through a Abigail, Riley, Sanaya, and Avery, and go up $5.00. Registration closes May Beeline Bikes' Brooke Stedman, Mady weekend. Saturday they played Palo portion of the park’s lawn area. Fastpitch Tryouts Alto Tomahawks Green team. The 30th or when sold out. Additional All proceeds from this family Mavericks Fastpitch, a com- Kim, Paige Nelson and Aashna Garg. fundraising and donations is allowed Excellent playing girls. Phantoms played their best game of oriented event go directly to the Con- petitive travel ball team based out of the season, securing their first victory and encouraged by all participants. cerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Livermore, competes in ASA, NSA & 8U Division: Kids and Teens Starting time for the 5K and 10K is World vs. Eddie Papa'ss: Kids and of the season in a 10-5 win. Goals (California Chapter), a non-profit USSSA tournaments. Program seeks were scored by Logan Pelkey, Ronin 8:00 a.m., followed by the kids’ 1 mile organization whose sole mission is volunteers to volunteer time and Teens World: Excellent hitting by Zoe fun run beginning at 9:30a.m. Shuga and Allison Zacharias in the 1st, Tsang (3 Goals), Landon Scott, Clarke to assist with the rebuilding of lives offer a helping hand to organizations Disu (2 goals), and Zachary Sousa (3 The 5K is a stroller friendly run/ of surviving family members and af- throughout the local community. 2nd and 3rd innings. Great hitting by walk on a 50/50 paved, dirt road course. Jueliah Valenzuela in the 2nd and 3rd goals). Overall it was a game full of fected co-workers of law enforcement Looking for motivated, competi- great passing, tough blocks, and saves The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved road. officers killed. tive, dedicated players who want to inning and strong pitching in the 3rd. Strollers are not permitted on the 10K Kids and Teens World vs. TCP by both Logan Wright and Daniel Trophies will go to the top 5K and play and compete at the the highest Moy in net. Both Daniel and Logan course. Both courses travel through 10K male and female finishers, with level for the 2016 Spring, Summer Total Pitching Center: Kids and Teens Sycamore Grove Park. The Kid’s One- World: Sophia Buttafoco had great W secured a game ball in the victory medals given three deep in designated and Fall seasons. for their efforts to keep the ball out of Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) age groups in the 5K and 10K runs for Currently scheduling tryouts for hits in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Siena will take place at Wente Vineyards. Kinnear hit great in the 1st inning and the net for the Phantoms. On Sunday both male and female participants. our 10U, 12U and 14U programs. the Phantoms played the Lamorinda No dogs are allowed on either of the Special awards will also be given to To register for tryouts send emails pitched strong in the 3rd inning. Chloe courses or the fun run. Lew hit great in the 2nd and 3rd innings burn and suffered another tough loss. all kids participating in the Kids’ Fun to: [email protected] or Despite the score, the team continued Awards will be given 3 deep in each Run (ages 12 and under). call 650-922-2165 and got an out at 3rd in the 3rd inning. age group (M & F) 12 and under, 13- TCP Total Pitching Center: Overall to battle hard for loose balls and give Entry fee will include the com- it everything they had. Sunday's game 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, memorative T-shirt; beverages; a player of the game was Cali Medrano. 70-79, 80+. Special prizes for overall Geri Lozares and Anna "Nans" Taylor saw goals from Logan Pelkey (2), barbecue lunch, catered by Outback Cassandre Hamel, Dominick Baraaten, top 3 male and female race winners 5K Steakhouse; and a huge raffle. The both pitched a solid game. and 10K run. Top 20 male and female Middle School Teal: Dietz & and Diego Juarez-Castillo. Zachary Outback BBQ begins at 10 a.m., and Zousa had another strong game on racers in both 5K and 10K will receive will include a main, side, chips and Watson 8, V.E.P Healthcare 3: Facing a “TOP TWENTY’ technical tee shirt. off for the first time, V.E.P Healthcare both ends of the field, and Dominick drink. Extra food tickets are $12. Kids Braaten played hard on defense. Special top 3 Firefighter awards for love to play in the law-enforcement ve- and Dietz & Watson played an exciting both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, fire pre- game. V.E.P Healthcare started the Phantoms U11 Purple on Sunday hicles that are brought out and opened vention materials, and ice cream will game off with great defense. Calli April 24th, took on the San Ramon up to explore in. Also, the traditional Stealth, final score 5-4 with Phantoms be served to all kids who participate. nearby fly-over and landing of the East THE Turns did an awesome job of pitch- Water and refreshments will be ing. Catcher Hannah Loeffler was winning. Goals by Brandon Nier- Bay Regional Parks’ search & rescue meyer, Scott Wortham and Charles provided at the end of the race. Wente helicopter is always an exciting part of great behind the plate and on first Vineyards will have additional food base. V.E.P Healthcare’s big hitter of Jorgensen. Great defense by Zach the event. Kids always enjoy checking Agrella and Sofia Greshham. and wine tasting for purchase. Many out the cockpit as parents snap photos. the night was Britney Aguilar. Dietz of the event sponsors will have booths & Watson also had some big hitters. Saturday, April 30th was a tough The entry fee for the 10K or 5K match with Oakland Skyline with and all participants will receive a tee Walk/Run is $40.00 pre-registered or Eleanor "Els" McCarthy hit a double shirt and gift bag. Great raffle prizes are for two RBIs. Gianna Ghio added an a 12 to 4 loss for Phantoms. Goals $45.00 race-day. were scored by Luke Leary, Brandon available to all runners and additional The Kids’ Fun Run is $20.00 pre- RBI with a single and stole two bases. tickets will be available for purchase. Claire Enright hit a sacrifice for an Niermeyer, Zach Agrella and Scotty registered, or $25.00 race-day. Wortham with assist by Charles Jor- On line registration can be filled out at: The Run to Remember will be held RBI, stole two bases, and scored twice. www.onyourmarkevents.com Top Players: V.E.P Healthcare - gensen. Strong defense by Sebastian at Shadow Cliffs Regional Regional Britney Aguilar, Hannah Loeffler, Calli Padilla, Jason Webb and Dylan Park, located at 2500 Stanley Blvd., Turns; Dietz & Watson - Claire Enright, Gunderson. Pleasanton. Check-in and race-day Gianna Ghio, Eleanor McCarthy Sunday, May 1st Walnut Creek Run to Remember registration will open at 7:30 a.m., 10K Warriors defeated the Phantoms 11 The California Peace Officers will start at 8:20 a.m. and the 5K will to 5. Phantoms' players gave it their Association (CPOA) invites everyone follow at 9:00 a.m. The Kid’s Mile will West Coast Soccer all. Goals were scored by Brandon to participate in an event that honors begin around 10:15 a.m. The post-race Niermeyer, Luke Leary, Colby Dunlop those who’ve lost their lives in the line awards ceremony and barbecue are The West Coast Wildfire U16 and Nikolai Mirra. Standout plays by girls delivered a 2-0 shutout of FC of duty, while making our lives safer. scheduled to start around 10:00 a.m. Nathan Strong, Gillian Winslow, Aidan The 8th Annual Run to Remember For more CPOA’s A Run to Diablos in the quarterfinal round of Andre, and Bryce Moy. And as always, the Norcal Premier Soccer State Cup. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk will be held Remember event information and/ keeper Andrew Kramer making those on Saturday, May 7, at Shadow Cliffs or an application, contact On Your Facing an unknown challenger great saves. from the Central Valley, the FC Regional Park, Pleasanton. Mark Events at 209-795-7832. Online Diablos, Wildfire came off the start- The Run’s 10K & 5K Walk & Run registration ended May 4. ing whistle with early control of the courses are made up of small rolling- game. Within the first 10 minutes of Youth Track Club hill trails that run throughout the scenic the match, Midfielder Sierra Martin FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA scored a goal from a cross by Defender Track and Field) certified club that Mother’s Day Kylie Martinez. Wildfire moved ahead specializes in youth athletes from 1-0. The Diablos made a few runs of ages 7 to 18, is building a team to their own but West Coast’s defensive compete this winter/spring in USATF line of Leila Anzo, Mimi Freeman, track meets including a meet at the Brunch Kylie Martinez, and Tyarah Trias was national level in July. The organizers too much of a barrier for the Diablo are looking for athletes of all ages Sunday, May 8th offense. Only one shot on goal was and different events, especially re- Bras for the Cause allowed in the first half and West Coast lays. Visit www.ftctrackclub.com or Goalie, Callie Crain snagged the ball contact Coach Jorge Quero, jquero@ Hours: 10am-2pm to prevent a score. ftctrackclub.com or (925) 209 7520. Breast Cancer Walk Twenty minutes into the second Give Mom the day off, half, West Coast was again on full of- fensive assault. Midfielder, Isabella Fusion Soccer Club Barbero, made a solid run down the Registration is now open online TREAT HER TO BRUNCH! right side of the field where she crossed for Livermore Fusion Soccer Club perfectly placed ball into space right fall recreational and select soccer. ~ Champagne or Mimosa Toast in front of the Diablos goal. Charging Programs are available for children ~ Gourmet Token of Affection ~ Elegant Ridge View Buffet Custom Omelet Station, Seafood, Prime Rib and More Adults $48.95 / Children (5-12) $16.95 Under 4 free. Price INCLUDES tax & gratuity

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4280 Greenville Road, Livermore 8 The Independent • May 5, 2016 Students Riding to Raise Awareness and Funds for Clean Water By Carol Graham by the global water crisis, ative. As a freshman at Azusa we find it crucial that women "First, we needed to get Pacific University four years stand up for other women, $10,000 in corporate spon- ago, Kimberly Golden no- and work hand in hand with sorship in order to fund the ticed posters for the first- each other." ride, including gas, spare ever "Ride For Water" cam- The women's team will parts, and food for all ten paign, in which a team of leave from Florence, a town riders and four drivers," male cyclists would raise near the midpoint of Or- said Summers, noting that awareness and funds for egon's coast, on May 16th; two sets of support drivers clean water in developing the men's team will leave will accompany the teams. countries. from Seattle on May 17th. "Luckily, two Dublin, Calif., "Jokingly, my best friend They will travel 2,187 miles companies - DeSilva Gates and I looked at the poster to Chicago, where the two Construction and Pacific and told ourselves that we teams will meet and contin- States Environmental Con- would be a part of the first ue on together to New York. tractors - made large dona- Ride for Water women's "We all will arrive on July tions. We also try to promote team," said Golden, 21, of 4th," said Summers. "After the ride to thousands of Glendora. "Little did we 50 days of riding, we'll get to followers on social media, know we would be given celebrate our ride and the 4th so most of our donations the opportunity to pioneer of July in New York City." come from the donate but- that team this summer. The The ride ends, fittingly, at ton on our website, where seed that was planted four the headquarters of charity: we also sell two styles of years ago has grown into water, a non-profit organi- t-shirts through our online something amazing." zation bringing safe, clean store. And one of our male Ten riders will participate drinking water to people in teammates who has been Pictured from left to right are Ashlee Ginn, Jacqueline Summers, Sophia Buie, Katie in 2016's Ride For Water - developing nations. growing his beard for over Maginnis, amd Kimberly Golden. Photo - Rachel Lewis, of Rachel Kehlee Photography five men and five women, "They have multiple a year, is shaving his beard including Jacqueline Sum- strategies to access clean if students donate $1,000 we even start our ride which love that Ride For Water their own gardens of food. mers, a 2012 graduate of water, such as piping sys- through GoFundMe. Hope- is motivating us to keep rais- incorporates an activity like Water changes everything." Granada High School in tems, wells, and gravity fully most of our donations ing money." cycling, which challenges a "Some of the things that Livermore. drip systems," said rider and will come through strangers The riders have also re- person individually, in order we take for granted every "We have committed Azusa resident Ashlee Ginn, we meet along the ride as ceived product sponsorships to bring change to a group day are a luxury to others," to riding our bikes across 22. "One of the coolest we sell t-shirts and speak at such as protein bars, cycling much larger than oneself." added Golden. "We are so the country in partnership things about charity: water churches." gear and sunscreen, said It is a mindset echoed by excited not only to raise with 'charity: water,'" said is that they believe in self- Two things the teams are rider and Aptos resident the other riders. money for the global water Summers. "Our goal is to sustaining communities. still in need of are the dona- Sophia Buie, who was with "When you stop and crisis, but also to inspire raise $80,000 while also After they build projects, tion or use of a van for the Golden when they spotted think about it, water is not other girls to try new things raising awareness regarding they train and prepare people support drivers, and housing the first ride's posters. just a beverage, it saturates and pioneer new adventures. the global water crisis. All of the town to know how along the route, which is "Clean water controls so our daily life," said Ginn. Our team has become a little of our riders attend or are to fix a water project when shown on the website. much of life. Access to clean "Sanitation wouldn't be pos- family who is striving to alumni of Azusa Pacific Uni- repairs are needed. This way, "Contact us if you or water not only allows for sible without water. Cooking make a difference through versity. It's the fourth year more jobs are created and the someone you know lives better quality of life through wouldn't be possible without one of the biggest adven- that APU has sent a team community is able to func- nearby and would be able nutrition but allows women water. Hydration. Cleanli- tures of our lives." of riders across the country, tion independently." to house some tired riders!" and children to go to school ness. Health. Access to clean To learn more, donate, or but the first year they've To secure funding for the said Ginn. "We are beyond and be educated, work, play, water changes the lives of purchase t-shirts, visit www. included a team of female Ride For Water campaign, grateful for the donations, and create businesses," said entire families, economies rideforwater.com. Look for a cyclists. Because women are the young philanthropists and we're very fortunate to Buie, 21. "I am passionate and towns. Families who follow-up article this sum- disproportionately affected have gotten busy - and cre- be close to $30,000 before about social justice and barely eat can now grow mer. SHORT NOTES Huge Block Sale ports their full healing.” Don Castro (Hayward): Opens story time. There may even be It started as a "poke" on Accreditation by the NAPBC Memorial Day weekend; Lake a visit from the famous Smokey Nextdoor.com. It has now is only given to centers that Del Valle (Livermore). Bear. The story time will take grown into a huge neighborhood voluntarily undergo a rigorous Park District staff members place rain or shine. Park at block sale. Jeff Pereyda said, evaluation process and review test water quality at least once a the Arroyo Road entrance to "When I asked if anyone was of their performance. week in its swim facilities, and Sycamore Grove Park, and interested in doing a neighbor- During the survey process, post updates at www.ebparks. follow signs across the creek hood wide Block Sale, we got ValleyCare demonstrated com- org and at the parks. Conditions to the campfire area. Registra- a lot of replies." pliance with standards estab- can change at any time; check tion is not required for this free He said, "I have committed lished by the NAPBC for treat- regularly for updates. program. However, the first All Livermore High School alumni are invited to march to personally inviting over 600 ing women who are diagnosed 25 children who register will in the upcoming Livermore Rodeo Parade, Saturday neighbors to participate in the with the full spectrum of breast Nature Programs receive a Smokey Bear gift bag. neighborhood sale on May 21. disease. The standards include Call 925-373-5504 to RSVP or June 11, 2016. Show your support for LHS as the school Familiar Feathered Friends for additional information. The streets taking part are: proficiency in the areas of: will be the topic of the Sat., May celebrates the 125th anniversary of Livermore High.The Charlotte (parts), Hazel, Ka- center leadership, clinical man- The daily parking fee has parade route is less than one mile. A limited number of 14 Livermore Area Recreation increased to $7 per vehicle at trina, Geraldine, Debra, Joyce, agement, research, community and Park District ranger staff. rides will be available for alumni who cannot walk this Carla, Theresa, Lenore, Felicia, outreach, professional educa- either entrance to Sycamore Meet Rangers Patti Cole and Grove Park. There is an an- Desiree, Celeste, Bianca, and tion, and quality improvement. Charlotte Miranda at 8 a.m. in route. A free barbecue lunch will be served to LHS alumni Shelly. Receiving care at a NAPBC- nual parking pass available that who sign up for the parade. Email LHS125parade@ Sycamore Grove Park, 5049 provides significant savings In each of the invitations, accredited center ensures that a Arroyo Road. gmail.com to register for this event. Please provide patient will have access to: over the daily fee for regular Jeff included a list pad, about This is a special bird walk name, year graduated, and if a ride is needed. 10 or so price tags to get people • Comprehensive care, in- park visitors. A $3 donation today to introduce our new is requested to help support motivated and some helpful cluding a full range of state-of- bird field guide. This guide garage sale tips like: the-art services the programs unless other fees free pancake breakfast provided was created especially for are specified. Participants may Use price tags--makes it • A multidisciplinary team Sycamore Grove Park by a lo- by the San Ramon Valley Fire easier for both buyer and seller. approach to coordinate the best call 925-960-2400 for more Protection District. cal high school student, who is information. Make a list while you think treatment options an avid birder, from Girl Scout A vendor fair will be avail- of items to sell. • Information about ongoing Troop 30157 for her Girl Scout able from 8:30am to 11:30am, Clean up your stuff and clinical trials and new treatment Gold Award Project. Beginning Greenbelt Outings which will include numerous options do not sell junk like broken birders are strongly encouraged Greenbelt Alliance is offer- professionals distributing valu- A Facility Cleaning Company toys, etc. • Quality breast care close to join this program; all are ing the following events: able information on exercise, Bundle small items into a to home welcome. For those who need Mother's Day Wildflower nutrition, travel, housing, fi- bag. Example—a bag of beanie them, there will be binoculars Walk: May 8, 9 a.m. to 12:30 nancial advice, hospice care and Window babies for $5.00 Lioness Club Changes to lend for the program. p.m. see the many wildflowers more for everyone 50 and older. Selling electrical items? The Livermore Lioness Club A Native Garden Open of Mount Diablo's spring bloom. Health and wellness profession- cleaning Have an extension cord for is moving to a new venue on a House will be held on Sun., May Ride the Line, May 15, 9:30 als will also provide several special testing the item before the sale. new day of the week. Beginning 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. a.m. to 3 p.m. Bike East Bay for a health screenings. Carry at least $50.00 in in May, the Livermore Lioness Stop by the new native gar- ride in Contra Costa County. The The National Coalition 20 outside windows change in a money apron in Club will be meeting on the first den only a few hundred feet from ride includes sweeping views of Against Prescription Drug small bills. People carry a lot Wednesday of each month at the the Wetmore Road entrance to the foothills and fruit tasting at Abuse will provide the featured for $90.00 of twenty dollar bills. Castle Rock Restaurant. Meet- Sycamore Grove Park, and take two local farms. presentation this year from Sunscreens extra. Young participants are en- ings begin at 6:30 p.m. Castle a quick tour to learn about the Hiking Henry Coe, May 15, 11:30am-12:30pm. Accidental couraged to sell lemonade or Rock is located at 1848 Portola plants featured there. Attendees 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henry W. overdosing is a prevalent issue Certain restrictions apply. make a flower stand and have Ave in Livermore. can also follow the tracks in the Coe State Park is the largest state especially when people have fun. The Livermore Lioness Club paths and make art featuring the park in Northern California. multiple medications to take. O ur Services Jeff adds, it looks like oth- is sponsored by the Livermore animals that "made" them. Kids Secret Life of Wildflowers, Come learn about accidental ers will be picking up the idea Lions Club and supports and/ are invited to help pump water May 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Ken overdosing and prescription also includes into their own neighborhoods or donates to local high school to the plants. Lavin for a talk exploring some drug abuse and how you can office cleaning as well. Alexis may host all the scholarships, The Ronald Mc- Ranger Amy and Open lesser-known aspects of the protect yourself and your loved streets from Arlene to Vasco. Donald House, Tri-Valley Ha- Space Volunteers will be on flowers encountered on outings. ones. P lease visit That is another 500 or more ven, Sheperd’s Gate and needy hand to answer questions, Summer Solstice Saunter, J This program is provided by www.ProLimpia.com homes. families, veterans, and seniors Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 the City of San Ramon - Parks throughout the year. Wetmore Road. and Community Services De- Call Us Live Well Resource Fair partment. For more information ValleyCare Recognized New members are welcomed Nature Stories in the Park To Celebrate Older Ameri- all year long. Those new to the – Bugs will be the topic of the about this event, call (925) 973- (209) 833-8199 ValleyCare has been granted cans Month, the City of San 3250, email parks@sanramon. a three-year accreditation by the community or just looking for Sun., May 15 2 p.m. program. Ramon invites all adults, new Insured • Bonded a way to make new friends or a LARPD rangers and librar- ca.gov or visit www.SanRamon. National Accreditation Program retirees, seniors, and their ca.gov/parks. for Breast Centers (NAPBC), difference in the lives of those ians from the Livermore Public families and caregivers to the a program administered by the in need, attend a meeting and Library will entertain families annual Live Well Resource Fair American College of Surgeons, think about becoming a Lioness. with children's books about on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Be- and designation as a Breast nature and wildlife in this free ginning at 8:30am there will be a Imaging Center of Excellence Swim Facilities Open by the American College of The East Bay Regional Park leave a lasting impression on us. Radiology. ValleyCare is the District’s 10 swim facilities: Special People only Breast Center in the Tri- Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton); Valley to achieve either of these Livermore Cinemas accreditations. www.cinemawest.com “What sets ValleyCare’s Breast Center apart is the team- FIRST CLASS FOR THE oriented, personalized approach to patient care,” said Denise Mother’s Day PRICE OF COACH Estrada, Manager of Cancer Ser- HUGE LUXURY ROCKING SEATS vices. “Everyone – physicians, Picnic You can make a lasting impact in their name. nurses, physical therapists, May 8, 11:30am-4:30pm AND ELECTRIC RECLINERS occupational therapists, patient Reservations Required navigators – works together to $10 per person See Captain America: Civil War To make a gift in remembrance of someone dear provide each patient the highest Bring a picnic & share a that will protect the Tri-Valley’s beauty for future leisurely day with Mom. on our new Giant Screens level of care possible. 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Talking with heard actual experiences, not GetSet: Girls Exploring talking to professionals over "And that this event opens Granada High School's Col- them helped expand my ho- just canned sales pitches." Technology, Science and dinner made for some inter- up more doors for intern- lege & Career Specialist. rizons. I learned about their All three students men- Engineering Together, an ex- esting side conversations, ships, mentorships, field "We've always had 10-15 daily lives and the work they tioned that they enjoyed tracurricular program open especially with my friends trips, and job shadow days women participate in the do, as well as how it impacts learning that many paths can to girls at all Tri-Valley high around me asking questions between companies and lo- past, but this year we had the world." lead to career success. schools who have an interest such as, 'Which do you think cal schools and programs." 21." The format works a little "I found that unorthodox in STEAM subjects. is the cutest pet?' to a veteri- "I appreciate that I got Professionals included like speed dating: each table paths could lead to success, "GetSet hosts various narian," said Kachinthaya. to meet with these pro- a physicist, veterinarian, sat five students and two pro- and that it's possible to both hands-on workshops and "That started an interesting fessional women," added dental hygienist, nuclear fessional women, who spoke work in science and have a field trips throughout the conversation." Rahhal. "I attended to ask scientist, mechanical engi- and answered questions fun personal life," said Pas- year," said Mintz. "Dinner GetSet is funded by the questions to help me better neer, nurse, project manager, about their educational and sannante. With a Scientist is our end- Tri-Valley Regional Oc- understand things that books and animator for the Golden career paths. The women Added Kachinthaya, "I of-the-year event." cupational Program, which and schools don't teach me. State Warriors. rotated seven times in order learned that nothing a person The event's atmosphere provides learning opportuni- Hearing all about the suc- "I learned about careers to visit all students. does has to be permanent. allows students and pro- ties for students wanting to cessful careers of women in fields I had not even con- "I asked, 'What is a day Women who had studied fessionals to share a meal acquire career training and encourages us girls to be sidered, and which seem fas- in your life like?' and 'What one subject, were working (provided by Dublin High technical skills. anything we want to be; we cinating to me," said Anvitha does a typical workweek in another field altogether. School's student catering Now in its 4th consecu- just have to work hard to Kachinthaya, a Dublin High look like?'" said Sarah Pas- A degree in science can take department) and conversa- tive year, Dinner With a earn it." School freshman. "There sannante, a Granada High a person in many different tion in a setting more relaxed Scientist is rewarding for all To learn more, visit were very interesting wom- School junior. "It's important participants. www.tvrop.org. OBITUARIES Robin Hendrix Nardo (Mandy), Nicholas for reading fiction. And to Stuart Stage IV teaching. Repetition paid big Jan 29, 1954-April 9,2016. and Peter Lappa, Monica top it all off she received Law- breast dividends as both Christie Robin Hendrix of Liver- Lewis and Kenny Bene- her greatest gift of all which son. She cancer. and Katie are wonderful more, a retired 911 dispatch- dix, Gabriella and Anthony were her twin granddaugh- will be She left young women who have a er for the Milpitas Police Aguilar, and Cooper Meyer. ters, Morgan and Madison greatly us much lot of their mother in them. Department, passed away Evelyn’s celebration of who ended up being her missed. too early Cathy's favorite place was sud- life will take place on Satur- greatest joy in life. She and she Maui, HI. She loved any and denly day, May 14, 2016 from 1:00 Jan is survived by her is sur- will be all places that had a beach. on April - 4:00 PM at the home of Si- true love Terry Remitz, lov- vived dearly The family spent much time 9, 2016. mon & Kristin Meyer (1170 ing son and daughter in-law by her missed in Carmel as that was anoth- Robin Lexington Way, Livermore, Mark and Jennifer Nesbitt daughters Debbie Olsen, by her er family favorite location. CA, 94550). The gathering Denise Hernandez and her family At the young age of 39, was and adored granddaugh- all the people she knew and born on will be hosted by Evelyn’s ters Morgan and Madison son Mike Lawson, sons- loved. Cathy was diagnosed with January family. Please wear green in Nesbitt. in-law Randy Olsen, Jose Cathy Carpenter was breast cancer. Three years 29, 1954 honor of her love for frogs. A visitation with vigil Hernandez and daughters- born on March 9, 1961 in later at 42 she decided to in St. Evelyn’s private burial was held May 2 at St. Mi- in-law Carol Lawson, Becky San Luis Obispo, CA to Bill leave the Lab so she could Albans, at sea will take place on chael Church, 458 Maple St., Lawson and Kathy Roddy. and Gail Carpenter. Bill be with her kids. At the five New Sunday, May 15. Livermore. A mass followed She has 14 surviving passed away in 2005 and year mark Cathy’s oncolo- York to the vigil, and entombment at grandchildren and 10-1/2 Gail in 2008. Cathy spent gist told her that she had beat Rob- Janice (Jan) St. Michael Cemetery after great grandchildren (one on her childhood years in New cancer and she was home ert and Darlynne Remitz mass. the way). Hampshire, Guam, before free. After being cancer Connie Pfirmann of Man- June 23, 1944-April 24, 2016 Holy Angels FD1974 - Shirley grew up in the finally settling in Livermore free for 12 years, cancer teca, CA. Resident of Livermore (925) 455-9696 Yuba City/Marysville area in 1972 when her dad Bill returned in October 2012, landed a job with Lockheed In addition to both her Jan Remitz passed away where her sister Joanne this time with breast can- Missiles and Space Corpo- cer that had metastasized. parents, she is survived by peacefully on April 24, 2016 Lillian Guesnon Walker and brother James her adoring husband, Da- ration. Cathy was diagnosed with at the age of 71. Sept. 15, 1940 – April 30, 2016 Fouch still reside. vid; sons Chad , Chase, and Resident of Pleasanton Cathy attended Junction Metastatic Stage IV Breast She was born June 23, Shirley met Leonard Christopher; and beloved 1945 to Lee and Edna De- Lillian Lusignan Gues- Avenue middle school, and Cancer and her life expec- while attending Yuba City grandchildren, Isabella and obke in non was born in Oakland, the graduated from Granada tancy was 3 – 5 years. Un- Vincent Hendrix. She'll be Lodi, California. She attended High School. They were High School in 1979. She daunted by this news Cathy remembered forever by her Saint Michael’s Elementary married Oct. 24, 1953. They then attended Chabot Junior began an aggressive cam- California College in Hayward, CA. loving family and close along with School in Livermore and traveled around while he paign to defeat cancer once graduated from Livermore was in the Air Force and In 1979, she met her future friends. two broth- husband Curt Groth via a again. Reading and doing A public service will be ers, Butch High School in 1959. She had the first two children, research on Chemotherapy Debbie and Mike. They blind date set up by her very held for Robin on Sunday, and Dick was married in 1963. good friend Wendy Wells. and Naturopathy was her May 15th at Callaghan Mor- Deobke. Lil’s life work was settled in Chico for Len's In 1980 Cathy took a job in single and sole focus. Tak- tuary located at 3833 East She mar- serving others through her college degree and had two Sunnyvale as a secretary for ing hormone blockers was Ave. Livermore, CA 94550, ried the church community, Cursillo more children, Rich and System Development Cor- successful and was paired to begin at 1 p.m. A Celebra- love of her and Dress a Girl Around Denise. They then settled poration and then accepted up with a Naturopathic regi- tion of Life immediately fol- life, Terry the World as well as other in Sacramento where Stuart a job at LLNL late in 1980. men. Once hormone blocks lowing will take place at the Remitz on ministries. She was an ac- was born, then went on to Cathy work at LLNL for 23 started to fail Cathy tried a Robert Livermore Commu- May 25th, complished seamstress and Livermore where they have years before leaving the lab total Naturopathic plan. A nity Center located at 4444 1973 and blended their two happily shared her talent lived since 1966. Shirley to be a full-time mom. total Naturopathic plan did East Ave. Livermore, CA. families with sons, Mark with as many people as was involved in all of her Cathy married Curt not work and Cathy tried In lieu of flowers, dona- Nesbitt and Tim Remitz. she could. She was a true children's activities from Groth in 1982 and they the dreaded chemotherapy. tions may be made in Rob- The Remitz family resided American patriot and a fan school to Little League, Boy had two children (Christie, Cancer eventually figures in’s honor to the San Jose in Campbell where they of local sports teams. Lil Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. 1991) and (Katie, 1999) out chemotherapy and Cathy Police Chaplaincy Program pursued their entrepreneurial had a fun-loving, gentle, yet She worked at Livermore who both brought immense had to switch from chemo at 471 E. Santa Clara St. San dreams at which time they generous spirit. National Bank that changed joy to them. Cathy loved be- to chemo but she kept fight- Jose CA 95112. established their business She leaves behind her to Central Bank and then ing a mother and she really ing. Along the way, in her sister, Linda Guesnon, five Bank of the West. She made excelled in that role. Cathy studies Cathy read about and resided in Saratoga. was a loving mother, a great Evelyn Elisabeth Meyer After much success they adult children, Mark Gues- friends with everyone and immuno oncology and an non, Karen Reedy, Maryann was well liked by all. She listener, and someone who May 5, 1961 – April 12, 2016 decided to sell their busi- made people feel under- appointment was set up Evelyn Elisabeth Meyer, ness and build a home of Franza, Laura Guesnon and was a happy, funny person, with UCSF. The oncologist always making jokes and stood. She was the perfect 54, passed away peacefully their dreams and resided in Scott Guesnon as well as blend of a loving mother and at UCSF and Cathy had an at Valley Care Medical Cen- Pleasanton and established her daughter in-laws and making people laugh. She fair, yet firm disciplinarian. immediate connection and it ter in Pleasanton, California their thriving business of to- son in-laws that she called spent her retirement years A loving hard-ass as we was agreed that once Cathy’s on the morning of April 12, day, Travly'n Toys, a Trailer her own. Lil had twelve traveling around the country liked to say. run with chemo failed the 2016. Dealership in Tracy for 22 grandchildren ages 4 to 26 with Len in their motorhome Cathy made life fun and next time, she would go to Eve- years. and one great-grandchild. visiting family and friends was a person everyone en- San Francisco and get on lyn was Jan was an extremely Lil touched many lives in and beautiful places. She joyed being around, she had an immuno oncology trial born on hard worker, self-disciplined the 75 years that she was especially loved the Oregon a great sense of humor and starting in June 2016. One May 5, with an amazing sense of with us. Her work on earth is Coast and was able to visit was the epitome of being condition was the size of 1961 style. She had a fierce sense over. May she rest in peace. there last October. fair and always listened to her liver needed to shrink, it in Pe- of humor combined with A vigil will be at St. Please come celebrate the other point of view and was too large for the trail to terbor- an adventured spirit. She Raymond Catholic Church, her life with us at Callaghan was exceedingly honest. be successful. The cancer ough, played just as hard as she 11555 Shannon Ave., Dub- Mortuary in Livermore on No matter what we were continued to grow in Cathy’s Aus- worked. She spent many lin, CA on Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 13, 2016 at 1 doing, as long as Cathy was liver. A new chemo was in- tralia years playing with family at 7PM with Mass on Friday, p.m. with us, it was totally fun. troduced and it didn’t work to Ruth and friends on their house May 6 at 10AM. Another service to follow Christie and Katie played a either. Cathy fought as hard fair amount of sports. Cathy and boat in Lake Don Pedro Holy Angels FD1974 - in Marysville/Yuba City as she could but simply ran (925) 455-9696 with burial at Lofton Cem- was always there, cheering out of time to get to the trial. Wolf- and eventually moved on them on. She drove her kids gang A.O. Meyer. She was to design and build their etery in Wheatland in the In addition to her imme- family plot. everywhere and they had ten years old when she dream Lake House in Lake Shirley Jean Lawson many fun times together, diate family, Cathy leaves moved to Livermore, Cali- Almanor, which she has Shirley Jean Lawson, 81, shopping, eating out, and behind her brothers Steve fornia with her family where forever had memories since passed away May 2, 2016 Cathy Groth just going places. Some of and Jason Carpenter and a she spent the remainder of she was a child. She loved with her husband of 62 years Cathy Groth passed away her favorite things to do sister Marla (Bennett) and her youth. The Bay Area the outdoors, whether it was and her surviving children on the afternoon of April 24, included being in nature, their respective families. was Evelyn’s home for much boating, skiing, snowmobil- by her side. 2016. Her youngest daughter listening to music, dancing, A Celebration of Life is of her adult life where she ing, golfing or traveling and She was preceded in and her husband were at her landscaping, and she had planned for May 21st in primarily worked in the cruising around the world. death by her son Richard bedside at the time of pass- a flair for interior decorat- Livermore. food service industry and She loved the simple plea- Lawson, her granddaughter ing. Cathy fought very hard ing. Cathy loved being with outreach programs. sures of life as well, she Michelle Lawson and son trying to beat Metastatic her family and was always Evelyn had the most loved to cook and entertain generous, loving heart, al- her friends and family (she ways taking time to care for can read cookbooks just like her family and friends. She it was a novel), she gardened loved to cook and bake, es- and always had a green Obituary/ pecially during the holidays. thumb, she was extremely Her favorite place to visit well read and had a passion Memoriam Policies was the beach. Obituaries are published in She will be dearly missed The Independent at no charge. There by many. is a small charge for Evelyn is preceded in photographs in the obituaries. death by her father, Wolf- gang A.O. Meyer (1980) Memoriam ads can also be placed in and sister, Christine Meyer The Independent when families want to Benedix (2006). honor the memories of their loved ones. She is survived by Ruth There is a charge for memoriam ads, Golde, mother; sisters Mar- ion Richardson (Robert) based on the size of the ad. and Lydia Aguilar (Miguel); brothers Garry Meyer and Please send an email to Simon Meyer (Kristin); and [email protected] for more information nieces and nephews Ryan 10 The Independent • May 5, 2016 ASSEMBLY (continued from page one) Dining for Women - An ers to strike. Baker intro- include reproductive health that has raised money to duced a bill that would focus care workers. Baker noted, finance public education. "I on union contracts. Even "I am the only admitted hear over and over again, Educational Giving Circle though there is a negotiated pro-choice Republican in the difference it makes to no strike clause, workers the Assembly. I voted for the schools when the money By Carol Graham women and girls are an amount appropriate for strike and they continue to celebration of Roe v. Wade. isn't available to provide When Sally Blaze educated and economi- her." be paid. The bill would re- I support keeping abortion programs. There is a need cally productive, they Wendy Frattollin, quire them to uphold all of legal, well regulated and for good schools." She notes attended a Dining For the agreed upon provisions safe. I take a lot of flack for that the state constitution Women gathering in stabilize their families DFW's Communications of a contract by continu- that as a Republican." specifically states that the Castro Valley, she knew and communities. When & Member Director, said, ing to work, if they want to She also noted that she is state should first set aside she could continue but communities are more "We encourage individuals continue to receive wages one of few Republicans who money for K-12 schools she had a better idea. stable, nations are more to start their own Dining and benefits. voted for the governor's plan and higher education. "That "I started the stable, and when nations for Women chapter – it’s Baker talked about an- to deal with global warming. shows me how important Livermore chapter of are economically more simple, easy and fun, and other BART issue. "I think education was viewed in Dining For Women," stable, the world is more we mentor them every I'm making progress on a CHERYL the past. It is criminal not to said Blaze. "I found it peaceful." step of the way! We also parking structure. Supervi- COOK-KALLIO give every child a chance to to be the perfect way Dining for Women have chapters across the sor Scott Haggerty has also Cheryl Cook-Kallio be successful. You can't have chapters meet on a U.S. that welcome new worked on the issue. When served on the Pleasanton aging infrastructure and to make a difference the Dublin-Pleasanton sta- City Council for eight years. not repair it. The costs are in the world, become regular basis (usually members." tion was approved, the EIR She retired from her teach- greater when maintenance better educated about monthly) to share a meal Dining for Women included an additional struc- ing job last year after more is deferred." challenges women and together at a member's has approximately 8,000 ture in Dublin." She intends than 39 years in the class- To achieve repair and children face in the home, church or office members in 424 chapters to pursue the structure. room. construction funds, Cook- poorest communities, break room. Members across the U.S., along with Asked about the expan- Asked about BART to Kallio supports the State and also re-engage with share camaraderie and 12 international giving sion of the Carnegie Off Livermore eventually con- School Bond on the No- friends in our local com- learn about that month's circles established in Bel- Road Vehicle Park into the necting to ACE, Cook-Kal- vember ballot. While she munity." current projects through gium, Canada, Germany, Tesla area, Baker said that lio said, "Everything I've supports the bond, she sees Dining for Women materials (videos, fact Mexico, Peru, and United she has met with both op- heard says it's dead. There a need to come up with a sheets, and presentations) Arab Emirates/Dubai. ponents and proponents is no funding." She said better long term solution (DFW) is an educational of the expansion. She has there has been an attempt for fixing crumbling public giving circle dedicated provided by the DFW or- Since 2003, DFW has asked to see a park where to put together a JPA. The schools rather than over- to eradicating poverty ganization. Each member raised more than $5 mil- off road sustainable trails are idea never made it out of burdening individual com- and transforming the makes a donation based lion, and currently awards in use. She will be visiting committee. "People want ac- munities. lives of women and girls on what she would have more than $800,000 in the Hollister Hill site to see tion. You can't say you favor "I have the first-hand ex- in the developing world spent dining out at a res- grants each year. how sustainability works. "I something and not fund it," perience needed to ensure all by helping fund the taurant. This collective- On March 8, DFW do- will form my own opinion she stated. California students leave our grassroots organizations giving model uses small nated $100,000 to the Let regarding the expansion," She expressed herself schools with a well-rounded that empower them and donations aggregated Girls Learn Fund, which she stated. "I have not taken as perplexed as to why her education, a strong founda- promote gender equity. together to make a big offers grants to Peace an official position." opponent has attempted to tion and the skills necessary difference. Corps projects focusing on In her view, the appropri- have legislation approved to be successful in the 21st It began in 2002, ate time for her to become that would interfere with a century," she added. when Marsha Wallace, For Blaze, who orga- girls’ empowerment and involved would be when locally elected BART board She agrees there is a a mother and nurse in nized Livermore's first education. The donation legislation comes before when it comes to dealing problem with the health Greenville, S.C., read gathering last October, was announced by First the Assembly with regard with unions. "People want care system. Service is down an article about a group "There is always a risk to Lady Michelle Obama at to state parks and funding. to get on a train that shows and costs are up. "There is of friends who met for starting something new. a special event recogniz- Public employment re- up on time and is safe and a need to find ways to pro- potluck dinners and Will others find it fun and ing International Women’s tirement benefits and the well maintained. They don't vide help for underserved collected donations - worthwhile? Will others Day. ability to fund them are want BART politicized," women, who are generally money they otherwise want to participate?" she "Through education continuing concerns for she stated. single moms." Cook-Kallio would have spent in wondered. and engagement, Dining the state. Baker would like Cook-Kallio opposes the believes there should be She soon had her for Women encourages to give local governments twin tunnels that would funding for preventative restaurants - for needy the ability to negotiate with deliver water to the south. health care. She is proud of families. Wallace was answer. our members to become unions to have unions pick There are many environ- the fact that she was instru- struck by the idea of us- "At that first gather- global citizens and power- up additional costs of retire- mental concerns. The plan mental in expanding basic ing dining-out dollars to ing, we had about 15 ful agents for change in ment and health care benefits does not bring one drop of care at Axis Health Care in help others, and the idea women show up and the world," said Frattolin. for local government em- water to this area. the Tri-Valley. for Dining for Women donate over $350," said "Aside from the wonder- ployees. Water is a complex issue When it comes to health was conceived. Blaze. "It was amazing fully inspiring stories Proposition 30, the vot- with a variety of sources, care, she stated that more "Poverty is sexist. and exciting. It may not about the women and girls er approved measure that continued Cook-Kallio. The needs to be done through the Women are a majority sound like much, but it abroad that DFW’s grants helped provide funding for state should recognize that state and federal government of the world’s extreme made me so apprecia- support, there are also schools, would be up for the drought is a reality now "It will take years before the tive. Sometimes it is the equally inspiring stories reauthorization. She opposes and could occur again in system is smoothed out." poor, a majority of the extending its provisions. the future. Now is the time Cook-Kallio believes she world’s illiterate, and simple actions that lead about how Dining for "It was sold as a temporary to plan for future droughts knows how to work with throughout the world to the greatest reward." Women has impacted our measure. As part of gaining by providing for more recy- other assemblymembers to are disproportionately The group has since own members’ lives." trust of voters, we need to cling, storage, desalination obtain transportation dollars. deprived of basic hu- grown to 35 members. "Our chapter is very recognize that." that is safe and economically Federal electeds are impor- man rights: the ability "The Livermore chap- new so we're excited to Baker also believes that feasible, and conservation. tant to deal with as well, to consent to marriage ter gathers once a month, expand in our commu- the measure makes the state "California operates under since many roads are federal. as adults, to receive an for about 90 minutes. nity," said Blaze. "We are dependent on personal in- an archaic water system She is also proud of the education, and to live After socializing and spreading through friend- come tax to meet its bud- that needs to be updated for role she played as a city free from sexual and eating, we learn about ships. It's great to see get needs. When there is a today's' reality," according to councilmember, to help ob- the month’s sponsored how our lives overlap and drop in the economy, there Cook-Kallio. tain funding for an inner- physical violence," said is an impact on the state. Roads and bridges are operable communications Wallace. "One of the program and watch a connect in various ways. She would like to see more crumbling due to lack of system, that will allow po- most pressing issues short video," said Blaze, We all have a passion for money put into a rainy day investment, she stated. Too lice and fire responders to of our time is ending a realtor with Alain Pinel reaching out and helping fund and remove the state's often residents of Assembly talk to each other. poverty in the world, Realtors. "Our potluck those less fortunate. It is exposure to economic im- District 16 are stuck in traf- If I'm elected, Cook- and we know the key is very low key, we en- so easy to make a differ- pacts. fic for hours at a time. This Kallio would like to focus is putting women and courage people to bring ence in the lives of these She said that she was one hurts families. She believes on bringing more affordable girls at the center. When what they enjoy cook- women, and the DFW of the first to endorse the that focusing on funding healthcare to underserved girls are educated, ing. We rotate hosting program is a phenomenal school construction bonds and improving local infra- communities, particularly they marry later, have the monthly gatherings, organization." on the November ballot. structure will bring jobs to women and families. "I and regular attendance To learn more or join, "This is different. It cre- the district and improve would also like to make fewer children, and ates a partnership involving the quality of life of all sure all students are well earn up to 25% more is not required; people visit www.diningforwom- communities, developers residents. served in the classroom. in future wages. When come when they can. en.org. and the state in funding She visited the Carnegie Finally, I would like to make Each member donates construction of new schools Off-Road Vehicle Park to see sure we fund transporta- and upgrading and repairing for herself potential impacts. tion improvements to ease older schools. It is the right "There is no way to repair commute times and make thing to do." the land once it has been traveling safer." Health care access has destroyed. That problem is not gotten better, nor has the visible at the park." cost gone down with passage In opposing the expan- TVLC of the Affordable Care Act, sion into the Tesla area, (continued from page one) points out Baker. With doc- Cook-Kallio stated, "It tors declining to take Medi- seems to me the only re- a nominee for board mem- need to find out and correct myself." He added, "If you hire them quickly, in order Cal patients, there is a need course would be to have bership, is handled by the the information. Let's put don't want me, vote me out." to meet the deadline for the for greater reimbursement the legislature look at the TVLC board. A petition to students first, rather than A look at a web site be- third school year report for of doctors and health care issue." She felt that the EIR the TVLC board, signed by continue in-fighting." gun by a new group "Reform the Alameda County Office providers. as proposed would not ad- 65 people, calls for Lessard's The Charter Prep Site Our Charter Schools," shows of Education." Her opponent has ac- dress environmental issues. immediate removal. Council voted on April 25 a petition asking the TVLC Hiring outside TVLC is cused her of flip-flopping on "As a program EIR, it deals Lessard said at the April that Lessard was not its to remove Goulart immedi- designed to show LVJUSD issues, voting differently on only with the various parts, it 28 meeting that it was true representative, said Kris- ately. It was signed by 43 that it means business in the same bill. Baker pointed does not deal with the whole he was not re-nominated tin Kohn, the TVLC board people. responding to Notices of out, "Bills change. If a bill picture. That is a disservice by a vote of the LVCP Site secretary. On April 26, the The reform group's web Violation sent by the district, is good in committee I will to the environment." She Council. At the same time, Charter School Site Council, page can be found at http:// Lysko implied. vote for it. However, if when pointed out as an example, no one had challenged his re- on which Kohn also serves, reformourcharterschools. The board approved a a bill goes to the Senate and the use of water to mitigate appointment by the TVLC asked for Lessard's removal. org/ response to the LVJUSD, comes back with changes dust. That is a bad idea given board. He said that he was Kohn noted that there The TVLC board unani- in order to meet the May 1 I can't support, I will vote the state's water issues. attending site council meet- is ambiguity in the bylaws. mously elected Tristan Pico deadline set by the district. against it," she explained. The state does have a ings and reporting to the "We have to resolve the is- to the board in an at-large Most of the information She noted that of the 2400 problem with funding re- council and TVLC board sues as soon as possible. It's position. She has been a already had been released in votes, she voted differently tirement benefits for public regarding actions. essential to follow the rule of leader in the Parent Teacher earlier documents, including when it reached the floor employees. During flush only 50 times. times, many cities picked "They did not question law and the bylaws." group at LVCS. meeting a payment schedule If re-elected, she would up the employee portions. my nomination or my po- Kohn said that she asked Pico stated after the meet- starting in June 2016 for continue to focus on educa- That has created a liability sition," said Lessard. He Acting CEO Lynn Lysko to ing, "I will be working hard $208,000 that it owed Las tion, and water and trans- that could be dealt with in a noted that no one raised the consult outside counsel for to improve communication, Positas College for classes portation infrastructure. As way similar to the one Pleas- issue until "unproven allega- an opinion about Lessard's transparency, and account- taught at LVCP by LPC in- chairman of the higher edu- anton has used, according tions" stated that selected situation. That process has ability while focusing on structors. Another category cation committee, she said to Cook-Kallio. An actuary sites to house the schools begun. responses to our authorizer's involved a plan for outreach that she wants to end the told the city that it needed were bad deals. She stated that she has concerns, financial stability, to encourage more minority imbalance between residents to make some payments to In a Notice of Violation enjoyed working with Les- and selection of a permanent students, with an action plan and non-residents admitted draw down the liability, but over its Acacia Schools in sard, but TVLC members CEO. It is time to reinvigo- included. to California universities, it shouldn't pay off the debt. Stockton, TVLC was told serve at the pleasure of the rate our schools putting stu- The TVLC response also capping the number of non- The city made more money by New Jerusalem Elemen- council. "My personal opin- dents first, supporting staff, addresses LVJUSD com- residents at 10%. through its investments of tary District it was paying ion is that he should resign," and encouraging family ments on the foreign student Other interests include the funds. Over time, the too much rent on one of the said Kohn. She asked to involvement." exchange program. Lysko human trafficking. She money from investments buildings in that real estate have an agenda item for The board of directors said that this program has would like to see vertical would help to fill the gap. market. The Livermore Val- the next meeting to set up a voted unanimously to au- been suspended until fur- prosecution, with the same The high speed rail proj- ley Joiont Unified School process for reviewing Les- thorize Interim CEO Lynn ther notice, and provided a staff carrying through to the ect was narrowly approved District (LVJUSD), which sard's status. Lysko to hire a contractor letter from LVCP principal end. She believes that would by voters said Cook-Kallio. oversees TVLC, raised ques- Goulart said he received to provide financial services. Eric Dillie stating that had result in making it easier to She opposes moving for- tions about the cost of the 10 e-mail and in-person Charter School Man- happened. Lysko said that gain prosecutions. ward. "It is frustrating for us Domestic violence is an- in the Bay Area, who need rent that Livermore Valley requests to leave the board. agement Corp., which has TVLC will meet commit- other area of interest. Leg- congestion relief, to see the Charter Prep will pay when At least 40 people to whom offices throughout the state, ments to current foreign islation she has sponsored money go elsewhere. People it moves to 3090 Indepen- he spoke support him. Until will replace the three people exchange students. There would provide the same want traffic issues taken care dence Drive, a modern, re- those numbers change, he who had been doing the are 78 students at the pres- protections for victims as is of now." conditioned office building will remain, he said. work and have resigned. ent time. That number will now provided to electeds by Unlike her opponent, in Livermore. At the next board meet- There will be a trial period drop sharply in the fall at making it difficult to obtain Cook-Kallio supports the Lessard stated, "If the ing, scheduled for May 12, until June 30, with a possible the beginning of the new the home address of the reauthorize of Proposition allegations were factual, we Goulart stated, "I will give one-year contract afterward. school year. victim. Baker would also 30, the state proposition need to fight them. If not, we you a formal evaluation of Lysko said, "It's important to May 5, 2016 • The Independent 11

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Unlicensed persons ON PLACING LEGAL Livermore, CA 94551, is Signature of Registrant(s) The following person(s) do- tious business name listed cats are available at Petsmart taking jobs less than $500 NOTICES IN hereby registered by the :s/: Rebecca Jackson ing business as: Fantasy above on 1/2013. in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, before you send money or must state in their adver- THE INDEPENDENT, following owner(s): This statement was filed with Books and Games, 2247 First Signature of Registrant(s) and Pet Extreme in Livermore fees. Read and understand tisements that they are not Call 925-243-8000 ProCore Screening Services the County Clerk of Alameda Street, Livermore, CA 94550, :s/: Doug Brenzel from 12:00 to 4:00. For more any contracts before you licensed by the Contractors sign. Shop around for rates. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LLC, 572 Selby Lane Suite on April 15, 2016. Expires is hereby registered by the This statement was filed with information, call Terry at State License Board.” NAME STATEMENT 101, Livermore, CA 94551 April 15, 2021. following owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda (925)487-7279 or visit our REAL ESTATE FILE NO. 516727 This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. Robert Borden, 2247 First on April 25, 2016. Expires website at www.tvar.org TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD IN Inland Valley The following person(s) do- by a Limited liability company 3937. Published April 21, Street, Livermore, CA 94550 April 25, 2021. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION THE INDEPENDENT, Publishing Co. ing business as: Enlightened The registrant began to trans- 28, May 5, 12, 2016. This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. Cat & kitten adoptions now act business using the ficti- by an Individual 3942. 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Expires April hereby registered by the This statement was filed with novations, 2252 Shetland ranch cats for adoption. jobs that total $500 or that contain any preference, 8, 2021. the County Clerk of Alameda more (labor and/or materials) by Co-partners following owner(s): Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, EMPLOYMENT limitation or discrimination The registrant has not yet The Independent Legal No. on April 21, 2016. Expires be licensed by the Contrac- based on protected classes, Inland Valley Publishing is hereby registered by the tors State License Board. begun to transact business 3935. Published April 14, Company, Inc, 2250 First April 21, 2021. following owner(s): 65) HELP WANTED including race, color, religion, 21, 28, May 5, 2016. The Independent Legal No. State law also requires that sex, handicap, familial status using the fictitious business Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Jack Rybak, 2252 Shetland PROJECT MANAGER 3940. Published April 28, contractors include their or national origin. 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David Cassidy, Juice Newton Among Programs Added to Bankhead Summer Schedule

The Livermore Valley the popular 1970s television Performing Arts Center show The Partridge Family, announced the LVPAC and the hit song, “I Think Presents Summer Series I Love You” quickly made at the Bankhead Theater him a record-breaking teen in Livermore, featuring idol. Since then, Cassidy’s August performances by talent and creativity has Juice Newton and David entertained millions on the Cassidy. The seven show concert stage as a solo art- series opens in July with ist, as well as in Broadway, New York-based string television and Las Vegas and vocal quartet Well shows. He will appear at Strung, and also includes the Bankhead on Friday the return of such local evening, August 12th. audience favorites as The To open the summer sea- New Christy Minstrels and son, LVPAC will host string Keiko Matsui. Mainstage and vocal quartet Well events are just some of the Strung to the Bankhead many performing and visual on July 9th. Called “the arts opportunities offered hottest things with a bow this summer in downtown since Jennifer Lawrence Livermore. LVPAC will in The Hunger Games” by present “Evenings on the the New York Daily News, Samples of some of the work in the show. Green,” a free outdoor Well Strung forms a musi- concert series on the Shea cal bridge between classi- Juice Newton (top) and David Cassidy (lower photo) will Homes Stage outside the cal and pop music, fusing perform this summer. Village High School Art on Bankhead Theater joined Mozart, Bach, and Vivaldi, by “Art on the Green” with Adele, Taylor Swift, Display in Pleasanton once a month, as well as and Kelly Clarkson in an “Recycled Runway,” a innovative and appealing Village High School in Pleasanton, with support from summer-long exhibit of style. the Pleasanton Art League will have its first public art extraordinary wearable art Returning to Livermore show at the Pleasanton Senior Center on May 16-20th in the Visitor’s Center and will be popular shows from from 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. with a reception (also open to Gallery. previous years includ- the public) on Monday, May 16th from 4-6p.m. Juice Newton will play ing folk legends The New Titled, “It Takes a Village," the show will feature fin- ished work, as well as studies that showcase fundamental a single performance at Christy Minstrels, contem- steps in art-making such as value, line quality, and the use the Bankhead on August porary jazz artist Keiko of color across various media. Art students at Village are 5, 2016. Newton’s big Matsui, the Official Blues encouraged to experiment as well as have a concept that voice and crossover style Brothers Revue, and the drives the art. Pleasanton schools have been able to hang propelled her from her comedy of “Late Night on to visual art programs (with help from local non-profit country roots to the top of Catechism: Sister’s Sum- groups, like PPIE), a critical link in a healthy, well-round- the pop charts with such mer School.” In addition ed curriculum. Art is also used at Village as a vehicle of songs as “Queen of Hearts,” to LVPAC Presents shows, self-expression and self-discovery. Kids attend Village “The Sweetest Thing,” and resident company Tri- High for many reasons, but all have been given large chal- “Break It to Me Gently,” Valley Repertory Theater lenges to overcome. The school tries to meet those chal- which won her a Grammy will present the Broadway lenges with smaller student-teacher ratios, individualized Award in 1983. Her hit musical, “Mary Poppins,” curriculum, and an expanded counseling program. song “Angel of the Morn- which combines elements For more information, visit Village’s website at www. ing” was recently used in of Disney’s popular film villagehighschool.com or the Pleasanton Art League at the movie Deadpool. with material inspired by www.pal-art.com or call the show coordinator at (925) David Cassidy soared to P.L. Travers’ beloved book 596-0353. fame as part of the cast of (continued on page 10) 2 The Independent • May 5, 2016

Gypsy Soul Brings Mixture of Musical Styles to Show

When the Irish/French lyricist and singer with the stunning three-octave range meets the Italian/Ukranian composer, musician, and producer who was a classical child-prodigy turned folk-rocker, you get Gypsy Soul. The duo delivers a mix of rich folk, jazz, pop, and touches of bluegrass. The duo returns to the Firehouse Arts Cen- ter for one performance only on Sunday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. Winner of the 2012 Independent Music Award, Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit are celebrating their 13th album project: True, which releases April 22, 2016, and Photograph “Dancing Puffins” by Lisa Rigge Four Performances of is already garnering rave preview reviews across the in- dustry. “Gypsy Soul is gourmet music for music lovers,” K-LOS Radio in Los Angeles. Comedy Production Swann and Morykit first met in Edinburgh, Scotland. “It was musical lust at first sight,” she recalls. Vancouver, The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars BC native Cilette, of Irish and South African descent, had – Women Are From Venus Live! (MMWV) is a one-man been in Paris, singing in French jazz bands, while British- fusion of theatre and stand-up. The comedy production is born Roman, with roots in the Ukraine and Italy, arrived based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the from London with his rock band Raising Cane. After a few months of writing and recording, the pair's last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a se- professional relationship became romantic and soon the ries of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating two were married and Gypsy Soul was born. A chance and marriage to the bedroom. NOTE: Adult themes. meeting on a plane with a film and theater producer, MMWV plays the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- led the couple to move to Los Angeles to pursue film- ton for 4 shows: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May scoring opportunities. They've had their songs licensed in 12-14 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. numerous TV shows and feature films, which have aired Reserved seating tickets are $55. Purchase online at globally. www.firehousearts.org, by phone at 925-931-4848, or With 13 album collections, a Top 40 music video, a top in person at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, 4444 5 hit on the International New Age and Folk charts, and Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. Free parking every day approaching 2 million downloads worldwide, Gypsy Soul is proud of its commitment to independent music making in lot. from the very beginning, gathering a devoted fan base Painting “Roses in the Garden” by Ritu Ahluwalia It's a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling with their personal approach and compelling story. blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom People Magazine writes, “Cilette Swann’s voice is from the book. According to the producers, the hilarious haunting and Roman Morykit’s musicianship is superb. on-point show never fails to generate lots of elbowing Their music stirs the soul and moves the spirit.” throughout the evening. Sexy and fast paced, the content Reserved seating tickets are $15-$25, with youth, “is meant for adults, but leaves audiences laughing and senior, and group discounts available. Tickets can be 'Feeling Good' Art On giggling like little kids.” purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling Since first published in 1992, John Gray’s book Men 925-931-4848, and in person at the Firehouse Arts Center View at the Bankhead Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, exploring the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Box Of- fice hours are Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm and differences between the sexes, has sold in excess of 50 Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 hours prior to perfor- The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center is million copies, been translated into 40 different languag- mances. presenting the first joint exhibit at the Bankhead Theater es and is one of the most recognizable titles in the world. in conjunction with the Pleasanton Art League and the After opening in Paris in 2007, Men are From Mars– Cilette Swann and Livermore Art Association. Women are From Venus Live! has been seen by more Roman Morykit The theme is “Feeling Good: Art by Local Artists." than a million people in Europe. It debuted in the United It is the first time both local art organizations have col- States in 2013, playing to rave reviews throughout North laborated on a show at the Bankhead. America ever since. The jurors, Ken Ball and Dirk Christiansen, both MMWV stars NYC’s own Amadeo Fusca, 2013 win- experienced gallery owners, juried the show. Work from ner of the legendary Friars Club “So You Think You Can 44 artists was accepted. The media artists worked in Roast?” competition, where he beat out 55 other come- ranged from acrylic and oil, to mixed media, to photog- dians, roasting 80s child star Ricky Schroeder, and NBA raphy. Christiansen said that he was impressed by the Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman in the process. In addi- wide range of art styles and the way the artists inter- tion to his comedy, Amadeo can also be seen in a wide preted the theme. variety of TV and movie roles, including a co-starring The artwork is described as upbeat and fun and sur- prising, and is everything the theme promises. role in the final episode of the HBO hit series Boardwalk The show runs from May 4 to June 27, with the Empire, and a co-starring role in the season finale of the reception on Sunday, June 5 from 1-4. The reception Netflix series Marvel's Daredevil. is free and open to the public. Wine and food will be provided.

May 5, 2016 • The Independent 3 Festival Features Nearly 50 Feature and Short Films

The Livermore Val- short films two renowned physicists, Competition results will For more information, a ley Film Festival (LVFF) than feature Albert Einstein and Niels be shown during the LVFF list of films, daily schedule, announced the official list length but Bohr. and awards given for Best film screening tickets, and and schedule of films to the catego- The many short films Open Film Division and festival passes visit www. be shown at the three-day ries, which to be screened range from Best Student Film Division. livermorefilm.org. For pur- event, “Where Science include “KIRK,” a film portrait The LVFF will close with chase of tickets go directly Meets Art,” in downtown documen- celebrating the “art in mo- an awards celebration for to the LVPAC website Livermore beginning Fri- tary, narra- tion” of renowned Bay Area all film categories on the ticketing page http://tickets. day, May 13, 2016. film festival 216 tive fiction, kinetic sculptor Jerome evening of Sunday, May livermoreperformingarts. The LVFF will feature a Where Science meets Art science/ Kirk, to the comic French 15th. org/single/EventListing. broad range of independent technology/ short “The Right Person aspx. films from around the world Monica pointed to the innovation, for the Job,” an entry in the that explore how science diversity of films submitted, social/health/disability, and “Social/Health/Disability” and technology are both both in type and geographic student submissions, are issues category. portrayed in films and used source. “For a film festival, equitably represented. The LVFF will run from in the filmmaking process. particularly a new one, to While all the films May 13-15 and will begin Over the weekend, nearly be able to provide such reflect the theme “Where with a Red Carpet Pre- 50 feature and short films in breadth is tremendous,” she Science Meets Art,” each miere at 6 pm on opening a variety of categories will said. “It allows each film- takes a different approach night featuring a 7:30 pm be screened in downtown maker’s entry to be viewed to exploring the intersection screening of “The Man venues. Workshops and against comparable works between the two. Among Who Knew Infinity.” It panels will be offered by and provides a far richer, the feature films to be is the story of Srinivasa professional filmmakers. more enjoyable experience shown will be “Cesium and Ramanujan, a World War Awards will be announced, for the audience.” a Tokyo Girl,” an adventure I-era mathematics pioneer, including the winners of Of the films chosen for fantasy from Japan that as well as a special guest film festival 216 LVFF’s 48-hour Filmmak- the festival, one third are tells of Mimi and the seven appearance by Broadway Where Science meets Art ers Crush Competition. from outside the US includ- gods who go in search of actress and comedian Julie Livermore Valley The festival, including ing entries from Pakistan, her grandmother’s myna Halston. workshops and the award Australia, Iran, Sweden, bird, Hakushi. As part of the LVFF, DakhaBrakha Film Festival whErE sciEncE mEEts art ceremony, runs from 10 am Germany and Japan. Ap- Another feature film, the participants of all ages are Ethno-chaos music oF thE ukrainE mAy 13—15 to 10 pm on Friday, from 9 proximately half of the documentary “A Beauti- invited to enter the 48-hour Thu mAy 5 7:30pm Filmmakers am to 10 pm on Saturday, films from the US were ful Equation,” follows Filmmakers Crush Com- Crush Competition and from 9 am to 8 pm on created by Californian film- eight grandmothers as they petition and produce a five mAy 6—8 Sunday. makers, many of them Bay rehearse for and perform a minute film on an assigned LVFF Director Lynn Area-based. There are more unique presentation about topic in 48 hours or less.

Pacific Masterworks Chorus

'Love Is in the Air' Program The Capitol Steps The Cocktail Hour Putting thE “mock” EncorE PlayErs in dEmocracy mAy 6—8 Pacific Masterworks fewer than twenty singers chorus. Joining will be vio- audience members will be Chorus Presents a program able to mingle with the cho- Fri mAy 6 8pm At the Bothwell to forty. Musical selections linist Micah Naler perform- Arts Center "Love is in the Air" at 4:30 are now in multiple lan- ing two solos composed rus and enjoy complimenta- p.m. on Sunday, May 15. guages and are performed by Fritz Kreisler, “Liebes- ry refreshments. There will It will take place at John from memory. freud” and “Liebeslied.” be a door prize and raffle to Knox Presbyterian Church, The PMC spring concert, Additional solos will be help support PMC. There 7421 Amarillo Road, “Love is in the Air," will performed by tenor Alex will be information about Dublin. include favorites such as Taite singing "Ah! Fuyez joining the chorus, which is Since chorus director, Cole Porter’s “Let’s Fall douce image" from the open to anyone who loves James Toland took over in Love” along with choral opera Manon by Jules Mas- to sing. Eos Ensemble Cimarrón creative direction of the Tickets are $25/$20 se- love songs like “A Red, senet and Adam Chase who dEl VallE FinE arts grammy-nominatEd Pacific Masterworks Chorus Red Rose” and “Amor De will perform “Im wunder- niors and students. Tickets colombian EnsEmblE Sat mAy 7 8pm two years ago, this group of Mi Alma." Pianist Dani- schönen Monat Mai” of are available at the door or Wed mAy 18 7:30pm local singers has seen dra- elle Naler is the keyboard Robert Schumann. online at: http://brownpap- matic changes. The number wizard performing with the During intermission ertickets.com/profile/64198 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org of singers has jumped from 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • May 5, 2016

Poetry Collection Focuses on Autism Finishing Line Press will such as the Sierra Club and publish Across An Aqueous Save The Bay. Moon: Travels in Autism, In addition to po- a poetry collection by etry, Patton has published Livermore resident Cynthia articles, essays, and two J. Patton. books on wetland protec- The book explores tion and restoration. She is parenting a child diagnosed completing a memoir on with autism spectrum disor- her unconventional journey der, a condition that affects to motherhood, titled My Guardian Angel Sings the 1 in 68 children. In her Blues. She hosts the month- book, Patton faces adop- ly Whistlestop Writers tion, autism, abandonment, Open Mic at Swirl on the divorce, and dating with Square in downtown Liver- strength, hope, acceptance, more (4th Wednesdays at 7 and love. p.m.), and co-produces and According to Patton, Cynthia Patton hosts Storied Nights: An “It’s a story in poems that Evening of Spoken Word. reveals the power of human consultant, and founder Her award-winning work resilience and the complex- of the Livermore-based has appeared in twelve ity of life on the spectrum.” organization, Autism A to anthologies, including five Former Livermore Poet Z. She attended the Univer- volumes of the best-selling Laureate Connie Post adds, sity of California, Davis, Chicken Soup for the Soul where she received a BS series, plus numerous print “Poetry should find us and Christ centered art on display. hold us, especially in the in Environmental Policy and online publications as moments of our lives that Analysis and Planning with well as her popular blog, inevitably define us,. Patton a Minor in English as well An Unplanned Life. writes eloquently about as a JD from the Martin Patton’s work has also Public Invited to View 'Love Never her daughter and autism, Luther King Jr. School of appeared on stage. There’s and reminds us that even Law. She was the Editor-in- No Daddy Here, will be Fails' Themed Art Exhibition Chief of ENVIRONS: The performed as part of PRT’s when confronting disability, UC Davis Environmental ‘hope blooms amidst the Fatherhood production on Christ Centered Art will very inspiring and power- Sunday, 6 pm – ‘Come Law & Policy Journal. Saturday, June 18. Both grass of doubt.’” Prior to autism entering her open Sat., May 14 with its ful to me. The works had a and Paint’ workshop is an Post is the author of performances occur at 7:30 8th annual show at Trinity holy presence and a process opportunity to enjoy a night life, Patton worked as an p.m. in the Prince Gallery, Floodwater, When The Sun environmental attorney, a Church in Livermore. The that cannot be done without out with friends and family. Drops, and Trip Wires. scientific editor at the Law- Petaluma, CA. theme will be "Love Never the inspiration and revela- Artist Michelle George Patton is a public interest rence Livermore National Learn more about her Fails," from 1 Corinthians tion from God, who is the offers step-by-step instruc- attorney, autism advocate, Laboratory, and a grassroots life and writing at Cynthia- chapter 13. The show closes origin of all creation." tions on how to create a writer, speaker, nonprofit advocate for organizations JPatton.com May 15. A gallery will be This year’s featured 'take home' masterpiece of opened to the public for guest speakers are Dr. a local Livermore scene. viewing artwork. There will Gary McCoy, professor of No experience is necessary. Local Author Writes about Motherhood be opportunities to hear Church Music & Worship, The event is open to adults guest speakers and partici- Golden Gate Baptist Theo- and children over the age Juhi Kunde, a Livermore resident, published her debut book, Expressions of Milk, in pate in art activities. logical Seminary, and Chris of 10. Cost for ‘Come and time for Mother’s Day. This gift book features illustrations and poems about mother- Each year Christ Mullen, founder of Mercy Paint’ is $20 per person/$15 hood. Centered Art provides an and Grace’ prison ministry, each additional family “It often makes moms cry; it usually makes moms laugh and it always leaves moms opportunity for Christian also recently featured in member. All supplies will nodding their heads in agreement,” says Kunde. “I couldn’t find a gift book that connects Artists in the greater Bay Stories of Faith and Cour- be provided. Space is mothers to the everyday realities of motherhood. So, I wrote one.” Area to continue a rich ar- age from Prison, by Jeffery limited to 40. For reserva- While there are many poetry books about motherhood, they are usually either about tistic heritage of expression Peck and Connie Cameron. tions or further information, dark topics such as the death of a child or they are overly sentimental and sappy. Even through biblical imagery Christ Centered Arts please contact Michelle though Kunde had just been diagnosed with cancer, she said that she felt deeply com- by inviting artists to create Program: George, michelle-george@ pelled to push through the hardships of her medical treatments and publish a book that shares actual experiences of mothers: the happy moments, the frustrated times and the works centered around a Saturday, 11 am – Mc- comcast.net. funny things too. specific biblical theme. Coy, leads the audience on Trinity Church is locat- “I think mothers of all ages often feel alone. Society sets a lot of expectations about Christian Art dates back a Walk Through the Gal- ed at 557 Olivina Avenue, what motherhood should be. And those expectations are often miles away from the reali- in history as early as the lery, followed by keynote Livermore. You can visit ties we face,” explains Kunde. “I want mothers to know they are normal. We have all second century. speaker, Chris Mullen, shar- Trinity’s website at www. gone through it.”Expressions of Milk is available in softcover and e-book on Amazon. One of the most re- ing ‘how love is making trinitylivermore.org com. The hardcover book is also available at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton and flective summaries about a difference today.’ Light For further information, Rakestraw Books in Danville. these arts was taken from a refreshments will be served please contact Dr. Merril Kunde comes from a long line of writers and poets including her grandfather Avinash visiting Olivet University during a program break, Smoak, 925-447-1848, or Mehta, a novelist, and her grand-uncle, Sitanshu Yashaschandra, an award-winning poet, student who commented, followed by an artists' Linda Stewart, Linda.stew- playwright and academic. She is a professional science writer whose work has appeared "The artists' works were reception at the close. [email protected]. in newspapers, radio shows and magazines. May 5, 2016 • The Independent 5 Poetry Reading Set at Ravenswood Library, Park District Plan Nature The City of Livermore by Juan Ramon Jimenez; and Poet Laureate Kevin Dusk Lingers: Haiku of Storytime at Sycamore Grove Gunn present the latest in Issa, Between the Floating a continuing series Poetry Mist: Poems of Ryokan and The Livermore at Ravenswood on Sun., Tangled Hair by Yosano Area Recreation May 8. Akiko. and Park Dis- Featured will be Susan Several volumes of trict (LARPD) Cohen and Dennis Ma- his own poetry have been and Livermore loney. Readings begin at published, including Sit- Public Library are 2 p.m. Open Mic follows ting in Circles, which was teaming up again after a short break. published in Japan in a to offer a Nature Susan Cohen was a bilingual edition; The Pine Storytime in Syca- newspaper reporter, journal- Hut Poems; The Map Is Dennis Maloney and Susan Cohen featured poets. more Grove Park. This free, special event will take place ism professor at the Univer- Not the Territory; and Just at 2pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Reservable Picnic sity of California, Berkeley Enough. He divides his Area, 5035 Arroyo Road, Livermore. of two poetry chapbooks Dennis Maloney is and contributing writer to time between Buffalo, New LARPD Rangers and Librarians from the Livermore and two full-length collec- founding editor and the Washington Post Maga- York, and Big Sur. Public Library will entertain families with stories about tions: Throat Singing and A publisher of the widely zine before re-discovering Ravenswood Historic nature and wildlife. This time, we are learning all about Different Wakeful Animal, respected White Pine poetry while on a Knight Site is located at 2657 Ar- bugs. This storytime will take place in a special part of which was a finalist for Press, as well as a poet and Fellowship at Stanford royo Road, Livermore. Ad- the park that is normally only available with a reservation. the Philip Levine Prize, translator. His translation University in 1998-99. She mission is $5. Light refresh- Registration is not required for this free event, however, Richard Snyder Award and include Isla Negra and The has since earned an MFA ments will be served. the first 25 children who sign up will receive a special gift. May Swenson Prize before House in the Sand by Pablo from Pacific University, and For information, contact Parents can call (925) 373-5504 to RSVP. For questions winning the 2015 Mead- Neruda; The Landscape of her poems have appeared in Kevin Gunn at livermore- or more information about this program, please call Cait- owhawk Prize from Red Castile by Antonio Mach- dozens of journals and an- [email protected] or 925- lyn Lung at 925-373-5576, or visit the library’s website: Dragonfly Press. ado; The Poet and the Sea thologies. She is the author 216-1891. www.livermorelibrary.net.

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Final Concert of Season for Youth Orchestra in Dublin New youth Orchestra piano & orchestra OPERA America, the San Gradus ad Parnassum of Tickets are $20 (gener- Francisco Symphony, West Tri-Valley is closing its al), $12 (seniors & chil- Edge Opera, Pocket Opera, inaugural season with the dren). They are available at Opera Cultura, Lamplight- final concert. It will feature http://gradusap.brownpap- ers Music Theatre, Golden internationally acclaimed ertickets.com Gate Opera and at Guada- Music Director Imant Latvian-American lajara, Mexico's beautiful Tapestry, the Bay Area’s only combined vocal and handbell ensemble, will present Kotsinsh, Artistic Director conductor Imant Kotsinsh Teatro Degollado. She is a a program titled “The Brilliance of Broadway” in four concerts, including one to be pianist Temirzhan Yerzha- is a prominent artist in his voice and piano instructor held in Livermore. It will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at Asbury United nov in a rare Chopin’s work native country and abroad. and teaches privately, and Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Tapestry will perform an evening of and Bay Area’s favorite His resident conductor posi- also at Spindrift School of favorites from classic Broadway shows. The concerts are free, open to the public, and coloratura soprano Alexan- tions include The Bolshoi Performing Arts, and Bron- are appropriate for all ages with a free will donation benefitting Swords to Plowshares, dra Sessler in dazzling arias Theater, Monterey Sympho- stein Music. providing services and care for our American Veterans. For more information contact of Queen of the Night and ny and Symphony of New Temirzhan Yerzhanov Cindy Krausgrill, Director, 925-672-7751 or visit www.tapestryringersandsingers.org. Adele. Russia; guest appearances - launched his international The concert will be held Moscow Philharmonic, The career by winning the Gold on Sunday, May 15, 6 PM National Latvian Sympho- Medal at the International at the Dublin High School ny, Gyunggi Philharmonic, Robert Schumann Piano Center for the Performing Symphony Orchestra of Competition in Zwickau, Arts & Education, 8151 Russia, Perm Tchaikovsky Germany, and now is an Rotarian Foundation Awards Village Parkway, Dublin, Opera, Chişinău National emerging conductor as well. CA 94568. Opera, National Phil- Moscow Tchaikovsky Con- The program will in- harmonic Orchestra of servatory’s graduate and Close to $55,000 in Grants clude the following: Bach: Ukraine, Latvian Opera; former faculty member was Aria “Wie freudig ist mein Music Director positions awarded ‘Best Performer of The Rotarian Founda- of University Woman - $5,000; Sunflower Hill Herz” BWV 199 no. 8; - Daugavpils Symphony, 2007’ title by San Francisco tion of Livermore presented - Karen Cowan - $1,800; - Lynn Monica - $5,000; Holst: Moderato from Fugal Yaroslavl Philharmonic Classical Voice, and has its 2016 Grant Awards Wing Healing Therapist Reins in Motion - Katy Concerto; Bartok: Roma- and National Symphony toured a dozen of countries at a noon meeting of the Foundation - Sandra Kempton - $6,820; Granada nian Folk Dances; Elgar: Orchestra of Uzbekistan. with orchestras, in solo Livermore Rotary Club on Wing - $5,000; Com- High School Monica Salut D’Amour; Mozart: Alexandra Sessler, recitals and in collaboration Wednesday April 27. munity Children's Health Brickwedell/Sue Ackerman “Der Holle Rache” (Köni- Soprano, divides her time with instrumentalists, opera In 1987, the two Rotary Access - Catherine Arthur $12,100; and, Calico - gin der Nacht, Die Zau- between opera, choral singers and opera compa- Clubs in Livermore jointly - $5,000; Shakespeare's Catherine Jamison - $8,000 berflote); J. Strauss: “Mein singing, composition, and nies, appeared on many established the Rotarian Associates, Inc, - Beth For more information, or Herr Marquis” (Adele, Die voice instruction. With TV and Radio stations and Foundation of Livermore, Trutner - $7,000; Abode to donate, see http://rotari- Fledermaus); and, Chopin: appearances nationally and recorded CDs. focused on youth, service, Services - Jessica Delaney anfoundationlivermore.org. Andante spianato & Grande internationally, she has sung For more information, and creating opportunities Polonaise Brillante for with companies such as visit www.gradusap.org in the Tri-Valley where the members work and live. The goal of the Foundation is Book by Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn to Debut at Towne Center Books to create opportunities for Livermore organizations that enrich our lives and Finishing Line Press has teach. This is a collection Kevin Gunn takes us about “American History.” a football coach, wrestling build our community. With published “Hey Yard Duty that many students and into today’s classroom with - David Alpaugh Author of coach and golf coach. This a focus on youth, the Foun- Johnny Said the “F” Word,” teachers will identify with, ever honest, always witty, “Heavy Lifting," Poet and teaching collection of po- dation supports projects that a collection of of poems and despite the classroom often poignant, short-line Essayist ems is a celebration of his have the greatest impact per about teaching by Kevin challenges portrayed in verse. Gunn’s deceptively Gunn is serving as Liver- years as a teacher. dollar spent by helping start Gunn. many of these poems, there simple style reminds us more’s third Poet Laureate. His poems have been up exciting new programs, A book launch will be is a silver lining of hope that the world of “Dick He has continued to curate published in Song of the supporting proven good held at 2 p.m. on Sun., May and optimism that remains and Jane,” a world without the Ravenswood Poetry San Joaquin, California ideas, and developing strong 15 at Towne Center Books, central to the heart of every even a hint of the F word, is Series. He is working with Quarterly , Chiron Review, institutions and community 555 Main St., Pleasanton. influential teacher." —Sam strictly yesteryear. Today’s grammar school students and the Las Positas An- resources. Light refreshments will be Pierstorff (City of Modesto teachers are up against rag- and giving workshops in lo- thology. and many local The amount in awarded served. Poet Laureate, 2004-08; ing hormones, potato chips, cal schools. He also started publications. "Kevin Gunn packs a or author of Growing Up cell phones, and the longing a Teen Poet of the Month The book can be pur- in grants since 1999 punch with each poem he have been in excess of in Someone Else's Shoes to be listening to Jay-Z or contest program. Kevin chased at Amazon.com. writes. Concise and layered or nothing or American Katy Perry rather than to was a history teacher for Search for “Kevin Gunn, $1,100,000. The 2016 with images and playful awardees, totaling almost Ninja Warrior Poet or just that strange creature at the 39 years at Livermore High Hey Yard Duty” on the web diction, Gunn's poems kidding). $55,000, are: not only entertain, they front of the room talking School. He has also been site. American Assoc. May 5, 2016 • The Independent 7

Valley Concert Chorale Presents 'America: Of Thee We Sing' Selected by guests as the Event

The Valley Concert Chorale will share the Selected by guests as the Event music of America’s great FAVORIT ES choral composers in Selected by guests as the Event two performances titled “America: Of Thee We Sing.” FAVORIT ES The first will be held FAVORITCongratulations! ES at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., May 14 at Trinity Lutheran WINERY RESTAURANT Church,1225 Hopyard Congratulations! Rd., Pleasanton; the second at 3 p.m. on Sun., WINERYCongratulations!RESTAURANT May 15 at First Presbyte- rian Church, 2020 Fifth WINERY RESTAURANT Street, Livermore (at 4th ing in numerous choral join the Chorale. and L streets). workshops with Shaw at “Finally, we intro- “Our performances Carnegie Hall,” explains duce the young and gifted will be an eclectic Bush, “and for this American composer Daniel program of popular program, I have selected Elder, offering his beautiful American songs, compo- two early American folk cycle of Three Nocturnes sitions by great American hymn selections, Won- accompanied by our concert composers that capture drous Love and Hark! I pianist, Daniel Glover,” A special thanks images of our diverse Hear the Harps Eternal, adds Bush. “These beauti- country from the perspec- both originally written for ful lush melodies are paired to the wonderful restaurants and wineries that tive of choral sounds,” the famous Robert Shaw with expressive texts of made this year’s Best of the Best Gala a huge success: says John Emory Bush, Chorale and have been love, nature, darkness and A special thanks the Chorale’s Artistic popular with audiences for light.” to the wonderfulA special restaurants thanks and wineries that Director and Conductor. the past 40 years.” “So diverse and filled “One piece that prom- The award-winning with beautiful melody, there WINERIESmadeto thisthe wonderfulyear’s Best restaurantsof the BestRESTAURANTS Galaand wineries a huge success: that ises to be an audience is a selection for everyone Cantabella Children’s Concannon Vineyards Casse Croute Bakery favorite is the famous Chorus will perform a to enjoy in this showcase of made this year’s Best of the Best Gala a huge success: arrangement of the Battle selection of American American song,” says Bush. WINERIESCuda Ridge Vines RESTAURANTSGarre Restaurant Tickets are $20 in ad- Hymn of the Republic by compositions, and join the Darcie Kent Vineyards Koi Palace at Dublin Wilhousky, which is pos- Chorale in singing four vance and $25 at the door. ConcannonWINERIES Vineyards CasseRESTAURANTS Croute Bakery High school and college Garre Winery sibly the most heartfelt songs. Cuda Ridge Vines GarrePosada Restaurant Restaurant musical pronouncement students $10 with valid Concannon Vineyards Casse Croute Bakery Additional composers DarcieLas Positas Kent College Vineyards Vineyards Sabio’s on Main of American patriotism.” and conductors featured in student ID. Children are Cuda Ridge Vines KoiGarre Palace Restaurant at Dublin free. Advance tickets may Occasio Winery Zephyr Grill & Bar Adding to that theme, the the program are Leonard GarreDarcie Winery Kent Vineyards Posada Restaurant audience will be invited Bernstein, Mack Wilberg, be ordered by visiting the Page Mill Winery Koi Palace at Dublin Chorale’s website at http:// Las Positas College Vineyards Sabio’s on Main to join in the singing of the director of the Mor- TheGarre Stephen Winery Kent Winery Posada Restaurant America the Beautiful. mon Tabernacle Choir, www.valleyconcertchorale. Occasio Winery org/, or by calling the Cho- Las Positas College Vineyards Zephyr Grill & Bar The music of the the late Stephen Paulus, a Sabio’s on Main rale’s information number Page Mill Winery great American conductor prolific American com- Occasio Winery at (925) 866-4003 to order Zephyr Grill & Bar Robert Shaw will also be poser of over 350 works The Stephen Kent Winery tickets Page Mill Winery featured as the Chorale and who died in 2014, More information about is joining choruses from The Stephen Kent Winery with his beautiful Hymn the Valley Concert Chorale around the nation that are to America, and Byron is available at http://www. celebrating what would J. Smith with his classic valleyconcertchorale.org/, have been Shaw’s 100th spiritual Worthy To Be or by calling the general this year. “I had the Praised when Cantabella information line at (925) privilege of participat- Children’s Chorus will 866-4003.

8 The Independent • May 5, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Life in the Abstract features paintings Arts Center for a fun exhibition wearable the gallery: 925-931-4849. give participants the chance to work Orchestra Concert, May 12, 8 p.m. Las by John Beahm and D’Anne Miller. art made of recycled material from Backyard Beauty: Growing within Reach, with clay and to sculpt an object of Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Through May 15 at Berkshire Hathaway June 28th through August 26th. Contact Harrington Gallery featuring artists who their choosing. Lorna teaches collage Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ HomeServices Drysdale Properties, [email protected] for entry form find beauty in their own backyards. and sculpture at the City College of San performingarts/index.php 1983 Second Street, Livermore. Show is and/or info. Email entries due by June June 15-July 13. Reception Wed., June Francisco. The event is located at the Gypsy Soul: Sunday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. open for viewing during regular business 7th to [email protected]. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Cultural Arts Center 4477 Black Ave, @ Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. hours or by appointment. Contact Cher Two Special Spring Exhibits: On view 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Pleasanton. The event is free and open When Irish/French meets Italian/Ukra- Wollard, 925 784-4679 or cherw@ from May 4 through May 28/June 1. firehousearts.org. to the public. nian you get Gypsy Soul, a gorgeous mix cherw.com for information. The Harrington Gallery and Firehouse “Spectrum” at the Blackhawk Gallery, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday of rich folk, jazz, pop, and touches of The Romance of the California Ranch, Arts Center announce new installations May 6-July 10 2016. Artists' reception 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring bluegrass. Think: Sheryl Crow and Eva a photographic exhibit by Susan Gerber. in the public exhibition areas by two May 7th 5:00-7:00 pm. Open to the their own materials and easels. Open Cassidy meets Coldplay and Fleetwood Cuda Ridge Wines, through June 30. distinct artists. May 4 – June 1: Works public. 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, to all artists. Professional artist models Mac. Reserved seat tickets are $15- 2400 Arroyo Road in Livermore. Regular by El Cerrito printmaker Barbara Milman Danville; 648-8023 www.blackhawkgal- (nude). No instructor. Students under $25. Purchase at www.firehousearts. winery hours are 12-4:30 Fri.-Sun.; on the subject of climate change. May lery.org 18 need written parental permission to org, 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse open by appointment by calling 510- 4 – May 28: Complex, abstract oil 8th Annual LAA Essential Figure Art attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 304-0914. paintings by William Sievert of Vallejo. Show, June 4-12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Avenue, Pleasanton. Fresh Works #6. annual juried exhibition The public is invited to explore and Reception June 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Bothwell Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Cimarrón, 7:30 p.m., May 18. Bankhead of Greater Bay Area artists of all kinds enjoy the exhibits during Firehouse Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. No able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Theater, 2400 First Street, downtown at the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington Arts Center open hours. Wednesday, admission charge. for more info about the workshop, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Gallery. This year’s installation fea- Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ 373-6800. tureas 48 artists using a wide variety of p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. MEETINGS/CLASSES earthlink.net. Creatures of Impulse Presents Heores media, including oil, watercolor, photog- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Pleasanton Art League will host a general & Villians: The Musical, May 19-21, raphy, drawing, sculpture, mixed media. Donations always appreciated. For more meeting on Monday night, May 8 from WINE & SPIRITS Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Adjudicated by Richard Ambrose, cur- information, contact Gallery Director: 7:30-9:00 pm. The guest artist will be Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, Fri., Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. rent Executive Director of the Richmond [email protected] Lorna Stevens, a mixed media artist May 6, 4th Annual "Evening in the org, 931-4850. Art Center, and widely respected artist, [email protected], or call from San Francisco. This meeting will Vineyards" concert 6-9pm featuring Karen Marguth & Le Jazz Hot, May 20, 8 curator, teacher, and mentor. On view Hwy 4. Wine, non-alcoholic bever- p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., through June 4. For more info: 925-931- ages along with Artisan pizzas and for Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Michael Reardon painting 4849, or jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca. dessert chocolate truffles, available 373-6800. gov. Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Summer Art Programs for purchase ( sorry no outside food or Livermore-Amador Symphony, May 21, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; beverages in permitted) To purchase A Tale of Two Cities, with soprano Heidi Watercolor Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Available for Kids tickets, visi www.laspositasvineyards. Moss. 7 p.m. pre-concert talk, 8 p.m. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations com go under the section " happenings" concert. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Demonstration always appreciated. Young@Art The Bothwell Arts Cen- projects are adjusted for and click on the concert. Space is St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Special Event: Special activity for kids ter is launching creative, the age of the participant, limited. Sun., May 8, Mother's Day Tast- org or 373-6800. The Alamo Danville Art- ages 5-11. Thursday, May 12, 4:30- ing at Las Positas Vineyards. Special Pleasanton Chamber Players 2016, 2 ists Society meets May 5:45 p.m. Kids will visit the exhibit and fun art programs through- so older students have the Mother's Day Chocolate Truffle & Wine p.m., May 22, Firehouse Arts Center, 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Alamo discuss how artists use line in their out the summer. Three opportunity to undertake pairing flight; also serving a Sparkling 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Women's Club 1401 Danville work. Then the students will go upstairs weeks of art lessons will intensive work on their own Muscat Canelli and releasing our 2015 www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. to the art studio and create some art be offered, all taught by and follow where inspira- Estate Rose'. Patio and Heritage Oak LK Record Release Concert, 8 p.m. May Blvd., Alamo. Watercolor projects focusing on lines, using a Tree with picnic tables will be open. To 27, Mike Lickiss and Chris Carter, the artist Michael Reardon will variety of media. Parents can register professional artists at the tion leads them. An artists’ reserve a picnic spot, email curt@ founding members of Lindy's Kitchen, be demonstrating his wa- their children for this event by visiting Bothwell Arts Center in reception will take place at laspositasvineyards.com premiere and release of their first tercolor techniques, which www.pleasantonfun.com and typing in downtown Livermore. the end of the week with Charles R Vineyards – A Red Rose & record as The LK Project. Bankhead the code 61642. “Summer Art at the family and friends invited Music For Mom! Saturday, May 7th. A Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. focus on the use of light Feeling Good: Art of Local Artists, juried red rose, wine, music, and a chocolate bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. and color in landscapes and fine art exhibit showcases works by Bothwell” is designed for to see the works on display, truffle. It’s pop and country by KNR The Swingin’ Blue Stars of The USS cityscapes. members of Pleasanton Art League and two age groups: ages 7-10 and the artists gain gallery Band and chocolate truffles available by Hornet, 2 p.m., May 29, Firehouse Arts Michael has been painting Livermore Art Association, May 4 to and ages 11-18. Each week experience. Fab Delights. Bring a picnic and stay for Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- June 27, noon to 6 p.m. the visitors area features a different theme The classes are geared a while. Or, picnic on Sunday and enjoy ton. www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. watercolor for over 25 years of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First the blooming garden and hummingbirds. US Air Force Band of the Golden West, He is a signature member St., Livermore. No admission charge. and will incorporate many for both budding artist 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end of 2 p.m. June 4. Free concert. Firehouse of the American Watercolor Art and wine reception Sun., June 5, 1 different media: watercolor, wanna-bes and serious art Greenville Rd.) Livermore. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Society, the National Wa- to 4 p.m. acrylic, collage, mixed me- students looking to stretch Wente Vineyards, Garden tour and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Call for Artists, 44th Annual Art in the dia, clay, chalk, and pencil. their depth of knowledge, luncheon 10:30 a.m. to noon Tues., May 925-931-4848, tercolor Society, Watercolor Vineyards, Sunday May 29, 2016. 10. Exclusive tour of The Restaurant’s The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, June West, and the California 2 Dimensional Fine Art, Sculpture, The older age group may technique, and portfolio ½ acre organic production garden fol- 11. 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Watercolor Association. Photography and Ceramics. Applica- also experiment with oils pieces. All the young artists lowed by a special two course lunch uti- St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Michael works from his tions are now being accepted, Open and spray paints, while the will come away refreshed lizing ingredients from the garden. $45 org or 373-6800. to LAA members and non members; younger age group will also and energized with creative public, $39 Club, per guest per session. Preservation Hall Jazz Band, June 13, studio in Oakland. www. information at 925-449-0670 or email: Reservations www.wentevineyards.com. 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First mreardon.com [email protected] be offered creative craft ideas and skills. “Summer 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. projects. Among the proj- Art at the Bothwell” runs ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Call for Artists to the Primavera 39th Livermore Valley Wine Auction, May 14, org or 373-6800. Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- Annual Alamo-Danville Artists' ects to be worked on will be three separate weeks, June 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, Bee Gees Gold,The Ultimate Salute to the cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art Society (ADAS) Spring Art Show. canvas, paper, sculptures, 27 - July 1, July 18-July 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Live music Bee Gees, 8 p.m. June 18, Firehouse classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, Judge will be Pat Suggs. All artists in by Uncorked; black tie optional. Live Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, all mediums are welcome. There will fabrics, murals, and more. 22, and July 25-July 29. and silent auctions. Presented by the Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, art exhibits and information pertaining The themes for each The Bothwell Arts Center to the art field, 2155 Third St., Liver- be cash awards, merit awards and Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founda- 931-4850. more. The gallery has been open since honorable mention awards. All art work week have been designed is a part of the Livermore tion and the Wente Foundation for Arts Golden Follies“Curtain Up!” June 25 1974 and is run as a co-op by local must be original work by the artist and to stoke the Valley Per- Education. To purchase tickets, go to and 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 not previously shown at an ADAS Juried www.lvwf.org 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Show. Show Dates May 21 & May 22. creative forming Arts firehousearts.org. p.m. For information call 449-9927. juices of Center. For An Ordinary Year, An Extraordinary Go to http://bit.ly/1GpSHp6 Questions, MUSIC/CONCERTS Time: Photographs From a Tour in call 925 413-3438 or e-mail adas- the young more infor- Dakha Brakha, sound and soul of Ukraine ON THE STAGE Vietnam Exhibition, March 2 – May 29 [email protected] artists, build mation about in their “ethno-chaos” style. May 5, Enchanted April (World Premiere) – “A at Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Art in the Vineyards, Sun., May 29, 11 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First New Musical Romance.” Pacific Coast a.m. to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards, 5565 excitement summer art St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Repertory Theatre Company at the Pleasanton, www.museumonmain.org, about art, programs 925-462-2766, open Tue.-Sat. 10-4, Tesla Rd., Livermore. No admission org or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Sun 1-4, free admission. This exhibition charge. Presented by Livermore Art and be fun contact the Eos Trio, Del Valle Fine Arts, 8 p.m., May From cold and rainy post-WWI London features photographs taken by Steven Association. for every- Bothwell 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., to a romantic medieval castle on the Burchik during his service with the US A Call to Artists has been issued by the one. The Arts Center. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Mediterranean, this lyrical story is full Army in Vietnam. Bankhead Theater Gallery and Bothwell 373-6800. of heart, humor, and colorful characters. May 5, 2016 • The Independent 9 Religion Chat to Be Hosted ART & ENTERTAINMENT by St. Augustine Church It is based on the novel. Opening night Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// #1 best-selling book by John Gray. The chorale.org, or 866-4003 Saturday, April 23. Shows run through laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ show covers everything from dating Pacific Masterworks Chorus, "Love is in Interfaith Interconnect will present the May Religion Sunday, May 8. Fridays and Saturdays index.php and marriage to the bedroom. ADULT the Air" at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May Chat at St. Augustine's Catholic Church on May 11, 2016, at 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sun- Men are from Mars, Women are from THEMES. Reserved seat tickets: $55. 15. John Knox Presbyterian Church, days at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets Venus - Live! Firehouse Arts Center in Purchase at: www.firehousearts.org, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. During from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The doors at the church will be are $18-$39. Purchase online at www. Pleasanton. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and 925-931-4848, or at the Box Office at intermission audience members will be open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30PM so that attendees firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Saturday, May 12, 13, 14; plus 4 p.m. the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad able to mingle with the chorus and enjoy can visit with each other before or after the official pro- at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad matinee May 14. The Off-Broadway hit Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. complimentary refreshments. There will Avenue, Pleasanton. comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre Student One Acts, May 18, 1 p.m., May be a door prize and raffle to help sup- gram if they choose to do so. This event is free of charge. A Raisin in the Sun, Spring play, May and stand-up; a light-hearted theatrical 20, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 port PMC. Tickets are $25/$20 seniors Everyone is welcome. 6-15, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 comedy based on the New York Times Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// and students. Tickets are available at The topic will be " What Is Your Faith's Creation laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ the door or online at: http://brownpap- index.php ertickets.com/profile/64198 Story? How Did the World Come to Be?" Speakers are Speech Performance, May 16, 7 p.m. Las Matt Gray who will speak on the Catholic story and John Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., MISCELLANEOUS O'Neill who will share the Baha'i perspective. Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ 2016 Spring Faire, Saturday, May 7, from performingarts/index.php noon to 5:00 p.m., Heritage Park and Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Inter- COMEDY Free admission. Springtime blooms in connect's sixteen participating congregations in Livermore The Capitol Steps, May 6, 8 p.m. Bank- the park, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. live music, and enjoy great food with a and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement reads, "To www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. glass of wine or champagne. There are enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about plenty of children’s activities as well. the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley." MOVIES www.dublin.ca.gov/1501/Spring-Faire A variety of events are held each year to accomplish this Library, first Thursday of each month, 76th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, current series Last Hurrah: Best Final Sat., May 7, Pleasanton Senior Center, mission. Performances. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 400 Old 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Exhibi- To contact the group, e-mail Interfaith.interconnect@ Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Information tors registration 8 a.m.; judging 10 a.m.; gmail.com. Information can be found at www.inter- 931-3400 ext. 4. No admission charge. show open 2 to 5 p.m.; awards cer- emony 2:30 p.m. Information, call Alain faithinterconnect.weebly.com or on Facebook. DANCE Pinel office and ask for Leslie, Joyce or Dance Production, May 6, 8 p.m. Las Marti, 251-111. Co-sponsored by the Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., City of Pleasanton and Alain Pinel. Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ An Evening With…John C. Harper, performingarts/index.php Tuesday, May 10, 7 pm. Museum Smuin Ballet, featured in the program on Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, will be choreographer Helen Pickett’s Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad dramatic new piece “Oasis,” May 22, 7 Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or students (with valid ID), $5 members. 373-6800. Tickets may be purchased online at Valley Dance Theatre annual repertoire www.museumonmain.org, at Museum production, Spring Rep, on Saturday, on Main during regular operating hours May 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, or by phoning the museum at (925) May 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bank- 462-2766. For more information on the head Theater. The theater is located Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. at 2400 First Street in Livermore. The museumonmain.org or phone Museum program will be accompanied by the on Main at (925) 462-2766. Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. This Livermore Valley Film Festival, May season’s production will feature the 13-15, 2016. “Where Science Meets Asian Artistry and two newly commis- Art." The three-day event will showcase sioned pieces, Quartz and Moonstone, independent and feature films in which join Valley Dance Theatre’s origi- downtown Livermore. Information and nal Opalescent piece, Pearl, debuted in tickets: www.bankheadtheater.org. Photo - Doug Jorgensen 2010. Tickets www.bankheadtheater. Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 11, org; by phone at 925-373-6800 or in downtown Livermore, 10 a.m. Presented Pirates rehearse one of the numbers in the Gilbert & person at the theater box office, 2400 by Rotary Club of Livermore. Sullivan musical. First Street, Livermore. Livermore Rodeo, June 11 and 12, Rob- It’s A Small World, Ballet Division at ertson Park Stadium in Livermore. For Livermore School of Dance presents all of the events leading up to the rodeo, LHS to Stage youngest ballet dancers. Dances and go to www.livermorerodeo.org music representing various countries An Evening With…Golda Meir, Tuesday, from around the world. 11 a.m. June June 14, 7pm. Museum on Main Ed 'Pirates of Penzance' 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, or 373-6800. Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general Livermore High School students will present Gilbert & Vineyard Ballet Academy Spring Re- admission, $7 seniors (65+) / students Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. cital, 4 p.m. June 5, Variations in Blue, (with valid ID), $5 members. Tickets Carol Hovey will direct this spring musical. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad may be purchased online at www. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org museumonmain.org, at Museum on Performances will be in the Livermore High School 925-931-4848, Main during regular operating hours Photo - Doug Jorgensen theater on May 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8pm and a Mother’s or by phoning the museum at (925) Cheza Nami brought its program of African culture Day matinee at 2pm on May 8th. CHORAL 462-2766. For more information on the to Emma Smith school in Livermore last week. The Orchestra reserved seating tickets are $10. Open bal- Valley Concert Chorale, America: Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. To Thee We Sing! Featuring special museumonmain.org or phone Museum performance was part of the Arts in the schools program cony seating is available for $5. Tickets will be available guest chorus, Cantabella Children’s on Main at (925) 462-2766. for pre-sale purchase on the Livermore High Cowboy's Choruswww.valleyconcertchorale.org, or Alameda County Fair, “Spirit of Sum- overseen by the City of Livermore Commission for the Web Store soon at https://webstores.activenetwork.com/ 866-4003.7:30 p.m. May 14 at Trinity mer,” June 15 to July 4 at the Alameda Arts. "Cheza Nami" is Swahili for "Come play with me." Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Live school-software/livermore_high_cowbo/ or at the door. Pleasanton; 3 p.m. on May 15 at the horse racing, exhibitions, entertain- The group uses a play based approach to education, The lobby doors will be open approximately 30 minutes First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L ment, extreme sports, food, etc. www. teaching African culture through dance, music, games, before each performance. Streets, Livermore. www.valleyconcert- alamedacountyfair.com wordplay and instruments. 10 The Independent • May 5, 2016 Author of 'Everland' Will Be BULLETIN BOARD at Towne Center Books Towne Center Books 925-846-8826 or email can be found in one of (Organizations wishing to run notices and Guests $34.00 Contact Linda Krikorian and neutering, vaccines, finding homes for in Bulletin Board, send information to PO at [email protected] or tame adults and tamed kittens, and feeding will host a book debut event info@townecenterbooks. the survivors. He and his Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 426-1474. those not tamable after returning them to with local author Wendy com. Marauders stalk the streets of Bulletin Board or email information to Livermore Amador Valley Garden their colonies, thereby greatly reducing the Spinale on Mon., May 9. Scholastic Press has snatching children for [email protected]. Include name Club will meet Thursday, May 12, 7:00 number of untamed cats sent to shelters The event begins at 6 published the book aimed experimentation. None ever of organization, meeting date, time, place at Alisal School's multipurpose room, for euthanization. and theme or subject. Phone number and 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Hollie Livermore Duck Races, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ages 12 and up. return. Until the day they contact person should also be included. Lucas-Alcalay of Hollie's Homegrown, a p.m. May 15, Arroyo Mocho at Robertson "Everland," is Spinale's In the book, London has grab Joanna. As Gwen sets Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) small organic herb farm in Moraga will Park, Livermore. Over $5000 in cash first book. Everland is been destroyed in a blitz out to save her, she meets a Amador Valley Quilters: Sat., May speak on "Herbs as Medicine." Hollie was prizes. Free Little Duckie Race for kids 12 described as a thrilling and of bombs and disease. The daredevil boy named Pete. 14, the group will hold a huge Fabric, honored in 2014 as a food finalist for years and younger with a parent present. Notion, Book Sale and Silent Auction at Martha Stewart's American Made. Visitors Sponsor a duck, tickets $5 each, call 449- entertaining steam-punk only ones who have sur- Pete offers the assistance the regular meeting time of 1:30 pm to 4. are welcome. For more information call Bev 1315 or 321-1123. Benefiting Livermore twist on the classic, Peter vived are children, among of his gang of Lost Boys The sale is open to everyone. Please bring at 925 485 7812. schools and Valley nonprofit groups. In Pan. Spinale is a former them Gwen Darling and and the fierce sharpshooter cash or checks. Pleasanotn Middle School, Livermore-Amador Genealogical So- the event of rain, the races will move to 5001 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. ciety, meeting May 9, 7 p.m. Congregation Granada High School. character actor at Disney- her siblings, Joanna and Bella, who have all been Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. Grief workshop, Although there is land. Mikey. They spend their living in a city hidden Saturday, May 7 at the barn at Basso's Cat Nielsen will be the guest speaker. She no right or wrong path, there are stepping Adults and teens are nights scavenging and their underground. But in a place Arena, 6030 Dagnino Road in Livermore. will talk about using a camera to document stones that are part of each grief journey. welcome to attend. days avoiding the ruthless where help has a steep price A wide variety of items will be available genealogy research. Learn different tech- Eight (8) Thursday nights at 7:30 pm start- at this trash to treasure sale. Proceeds niques for photographing books, microfilm, ing April 7th, through May 26th, 2016 at St. The event will include Marauders -- the German and every promise is bound from this rummage sale hosted by the cemeteries, and around towns. There is no Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge a talk by Spinale, a Q&A army led by Captain Hanz by blood, it will cost Gwen. Alameda County Cattlewomen will be used admission charge. For information contact Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time donation of period, and then a signing. Otto Oswald Kretschmer. For more on the author to provide funding for agriculture education program chairs Marilyn Glass and Diane $15 is requested. Space is limited and pre- activities. Wiedel at [email protected] registration is required. Please call Eleanor Books are available for Unsure if the virus and the book, go to http:// Valley Bonsai Society will present All Livermore High School alumni Flatley at 925-846-8708. order, and will be available has spread past England's wendyspinale.com its 8th annual show at Alden Lane Nursery are invited to march in the upcoming 6th annual Golf Tournament, to at the event. borders but desperate to Towne Center Books is on Sat. and Sun., June 18 and 19 from Livermore Rodeo Parade, Saturday June benefit the Livermore High School Alumni For more information, leave, Captain Hook hunts located at 555 Main Street 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 981 Alden Lane in 11, 2016. Show your support for LHS as Association. Fri., May 20 at Las Positas Livermore. A bonsai expert will be on hand the school celebrates the 125 anniversary Golf Course. Reservations due by May call Towne Center Books for a cure, which he thinks in Pleasanton. each day at 1:00 pm to demonstrate the of Livermore High.The parade route is less 10. For more information, or to help with complete styling of a tree from start to fin- than one mile. A limited number of rides this event contact: Kristin waters-Meyer, ish. The finished Bonsai tree will be raffled. will be available for alumni who cannot [email protected]; Simon Meyer, For additional information, please contact walk this route. A free barbecue lunch [email protected]; or Jim Perry, BANKHEAD Charles Harder at [email protected] will be served to LHS alumni who sign up [email protected]. (continued from front page) Invitation: All boys currently in Grades for the parade. Email LHS125parade@ Italian Catholic Federation, meets K through 4th and their families, Ice Cream gmail.com to register for this event. Please 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. series. The production will Social/Spring Open House with St. Michael provide name, year graduated, and if a ride Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 run for seven performances Quartet, Well Strung, to perform Parish Cub Scouts, Pack 903, St. Michael is needed. Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who from July 16th through Parish Hall (by the school). Wednesday, Widowed Men and Women of loves all things Italian is invited to meet to 30th. Tickets for the May 11, 7 pm. Pack 903 is open to all Northern CA., May 12, 1 p.m. pizza party celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly boys who are interested in scouting with in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 8 to Ruby, dinner meetings and holding charitable LVPAC Presents Summer a Christian orientation. Contact Karen 462-9636. May 15, 1 p.m. general meeting events. The group supports Children's Season are available begin- Stevens for more information at (925)876- and birthday lunch in San Ramon, RSVP Hospital research, college scholarships and ning May 3, 2016 through 3589 or [email protected] by May 12 to Marsha, 830-8483. May 19, other charities. For information, contact Armchair Travelers, Livermore Public 5 p.m. happy hour in Dublin, RSVP by May Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. the Bankhead Theater ticket Library Civic Center, Thurs., May 12, 2016 17 to Mary, 705-7337. May 22, 12:30 p.m. ClutterLess Self Help Support office at (925) 373-6800, on from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dan Moore will brunch in Livermore, RSVP by May 19 to Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, www.lvpac.org, or via the present a slide show of his most recent Ruby, 462-9636. May 28, 1 p.m. friendly support group for people with difficulty dis- LVPAC mobile app. international bicycling adventure. He bridge, in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 21 carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering started with a flight to Marrakech where to Babs, 705-6623. May 29, 4:30 p .m. is a psychological issue, not an organizing Continuing a long-held he spent three days. See scenes of the dinner in Livermore, RSVP by May 26 to issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 tradition in the community, famous Djemaa el Fna market, historic Athene, 846-0111. Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor LVPAC’s “Evenings on the Saadian tombs, and botanic beauty of Tri-Valley for Bernie Sanders has Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except Yves Saint Laurent Jardin Majorelle. Also started weekly voter registration drives at some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Come Green” will offer a series of visit Essaouira, a fortified town on the Thursday Livermore Farmer’s Market (4- or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or free performances Tuesday Atlantic, and the spectacular cascades of 8PM), and Saturday Pleasanton Farmer’s 925-922-1467. More information at: www. evenings from June through fering fine art and handi- A fashion show featuring Ouzoud, the second highest falls in Africa. Market (10AM-1PM). A voter with no clutterlesseastbay.org August on the Shea Homes Adults are invited to this free program on party preference may vote for presidential Questers is an international organiza- crafts. The full schedule of the wearable art will close the second Thursday of each month in the candidate for Democratic Party by request- tion of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Stage outside the Bankhead events for “Evenings on the the exhibit on August 27th. Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic ing the democratic party ballot to registrar and history who encourage preservation Theater. The series will Green” will be announced “Recycled Runway” can be Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, of voters at (510) 272-6933. Voters with and restoration of historical landmarks. open June 14th with a mul- soon. viewed seven days a week Livermore. For additional information other party affiliation have to re-register At chapter meetings, members learn from 12:00 noon to 6:00 please call 925 373-5500. as a democrat or no party preference by about antiques, share and view member’s ticultural program of music Located inside the Bank- Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- May 23. collections, visit historic sites, museums and entertainment, and run head Theater lobby, the p.m. beginning June 28th. ated, meeting Thurs., May 12 will feature Garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May and antiques shops and help non- through August 16th when Visitor’s Center and Gallery The Bankhead Theater is guest speaker, Darryl Mueller.Mueller will 21 to benefit the Feral Cat Foundation. profit organizations with restoration and LVPAC plans a return to will display “Recycled located at 2400 First Street speak on “The Windmill Deception." Darryl What is described as a "huge" sale will preservation work. Chapter meets the 4th in downtown Livermore. and his wife, Sue, purchased a home in the be held at 8801 Davona in Dublin (off Tuesday monthly from September to May. the past, staging a one-night Runway,” an eco-chic ex- Altamont Pass. He will discuss the environ- of Alcosta Blvd.). A $15 donation to New members are invited to join the local mini Guitar Festival. In ad- hibit of wearable art created Tickets may be purchased mental issues and problems he has found. Feral Cat Foundation will get the donor a Amador Chapter. If interested call President dition to the entertainment with such elements as metal at the box office, online at Darryl Mueller is an Associate Member of Dickey's BBQ sandwich (choice of brisket Rickie at 925-292-8123 or e-mail on the first Tuesday of each pop tops, plastic containers, www.bankheadtheater.org Tri Valley Republican Women Federated. or chicken) and sides (coleslaw, chips, [email protected]. Member of ALARM - Altamont Landowners water and cookies) between 11 am and 2 Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy month, “Art on the Green” old clothing, paper bags or or by calling 373-6800. For more information and up- Against Rural Mismanagement. Meeting pm. Feral Cat Foundation is a non-profit Club. Feed your wonder about the Night will fill the walkways anything else that might end at Beeb's Restaurant, 915 Clubhosue Dr., cat rescue organization, volunteering in Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the up the landfill. The show to-date schedules of sum- Livermore. Social time 6:30 p.m., dinner Alameda and Contra Costa counties, work- 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- around the plaza from 4:30 mer activities, visit www. to 7:00 p.m. with artists of- will open June 28th with a meeting at 7 p.m. Reservations due by ing with feral, stray and abandoned cats. ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. free reception on July 9th. lvpac.org 05/09/2016; Cost for Members $30.00 This consists of humane trapping, spaying Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00

May 5, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info morale support of deployed troops. For Livermore Military Families, a community and spiritual encouragement North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- information or donations, visit www. support group for families in Livermore for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Ave. (United Christian Church). More ers.org/ operationsam.org, email operationsam@ who have a loved one serving in the Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Military, is intended to be a safe place for a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday com or (925) 315-7170. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Depression and Bipolar Support family members to come and share their M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors costumes give free guided tours beginning Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets experiences and concerns with others who information. aged children go to Kid’s Church following St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's understand what they are going through. Granada Baptist Church, 945 worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., All family members are welcome to attend Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; Center for Spiritual Living the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ of each month at the Livermore Veterans service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Livermore Valley - People from all faith information on the Ravenswood Progress pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from 805-7151. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, traditions, cultures, races and sexual League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- Pereira, 462-6415. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and orientations welcome. Sunday service gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open tion, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs (925) 443-0238. to new and established residents of the email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. group of retired men who join together to first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon RELIGION org/ All are welcome. Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary For more information contact revhar- better enjoy their leisure time. Activities on the second Wednesday of the month, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, [email protected] or visit us at http:// include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. csllvlighthouse.org. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- family activities, and monthly adult socials. plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, www.PleasantonNewcomers.com and children’s program For more informa- prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch Community Resources for Inde- tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. adult ministries meet every other month. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday on the first Thursday of each month at the pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Call the office at 846-8650 for more Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, help people with disabilities and supports St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at information. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed San Ramon. Please read more about the them to live independently and participate 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and in their community for as long as they are at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Well Community Outreach Center p.m. weekdays. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains worship service. AWANA children's program 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible ministry provides meats, canned and dry “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the information or to attend a meeting, call offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only featured study of Community Bible Study Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. to provide information and referrals and Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night available prior to the start of the school Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group provide community education at senior Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. there is adult Bible study, youth activities year). Those with an immediate need or Children’s Program is available for infants for retired men who seek activities to centers and affordable housing complexes Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child who would like to donate nonperishable to 5 years old. Class starts on continues enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings to residents of Southern Alameda County. service. Information 447-8747 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. food items, call the office at (925) 479- each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am feature lunch and an interesting speaker. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 uucil.org trinitylivermore.org 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, Men have the opportunity to learn about Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact and join activities such as hiking, bridge, be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada ing the John Main tradition, every Monday only. The Outreach Center will be open [email protected] for more information or carving. There is also a neat group of guys [email protected]. All services Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from to register.” to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets are free. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, will be on a first come first serve basis women of all ages and life stages, Meets DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. sen Drive, Livermore. May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo retired man is welcome to drop by to movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Lynnewood United Methodist Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. learn about your opportunities. For more Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- (831) 278-1916. Church at 4444 Black Ave. a friendly con- Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) information check our website: branch121. Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contacts 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 gregation welcomes all. Worship at 9 a.m., [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school for youth (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Parlett 292-9280. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at com] subject line). DBE Daughters of the British Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 both services. Also, on Sunday evenings at Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Eric's Corner is a free support group Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church a.m. All are most welcome to come and 5:30 p.m., newest offering "Come As You away clothing and other items every Mon- for people who are dealing with a diagnosis Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 and reading room are located at Third and worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- Are," is an informal, contemporary worship day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month N Streets. The Reading Room, which is ity. For more information call the church experience. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, these meetings. Meetings are held at at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was open to the public, features books, CDs and office 925-462-4802. at 846-0221, send an email to office@ Livermore. 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) magazines for sale. For information, call St. Bartholomew's Episcopal lynnewood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. Christ Church (a nondenominational Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on (3) organization made up of women of (925) 447-2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) The Church of Jesus Christ of evangelical church formerly meeting in the third Thursday of each month. For more British or British Commonwealth heritage Sunset Community Church, 2200 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho information please visit us at ericscorner. and ancestry with a focus on charity and Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., org fellowship. Those interested in helping with vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes “the cause," enjoying social activities, and at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St: 3rd Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 visitors to come experience a great time forming long-lasting friendships, contact provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; Mocho a.m. Fall adult education course: “Human while making a difference in our commu- Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night choir, child care provided. Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Sexuality: Biblical and Theological Perspec- nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Little Brown Church, United Church Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single tives,” taught by Robert W. Evans (Ph.D. in & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. additional information. call 447-6282. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Adult Ward 1:30 pm. clinical psychology and Ph.D. in systematic Check the website for meeting location: Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of theology). visit: www.christchurch-trivalley. Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org formation on programs and memberships, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: org or call 925.846.0665. Assistance League® of Amador Val- training philosophies and schedules, and more. Information, 447-8840. 2580 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am group of volunteers, reaching out to those marathon/endurance training program. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Pleasanton Military Families is a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. ister. All are welcome. Children's program doing it. Regular meetings are held on the a Pleasanton based support group for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For adult programs. Biblically based practical Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., available. Ongoing groups and activities. third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at those who have a loved one serving in the information, call 925-447-1246. messages, nondenominational. All are wel- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Asbury United Methodist Church, comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Eckankar, "Experience the Ancient For more information, see our website, the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. (925) 829-4793. John Knox Presbyterian Church, Sound of HU" is the theme of a non- www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship denominational prayer activity Saturday e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ that are experienced. There is no better Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for May 7th, at 12:30 PM. This activityis held yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. support than being surrounded by others Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education once a month each 1st Saturday at The Operation: SAM “Supporting All who know what you are going through. munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Three times per year, the group collect (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth For more information contact http://eck-ca. support organization based in Livermore. supplies and sends care packages to the org. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. org/ by computer S.A.M. has been in operation since January troops. Contact [email protected] for United Christian Church, www.uccliv. [email protected] for more info. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued the location of the next meeting. org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed 12 The Independent • May 5, 2016

Dublin 4-H Club Members Milestones Headed for State Competition Three members of Dub- lin 4-H Club told their club members how they garnered Gold Awards at the Sectional 4-H Presentation Day in March at U.C. Davis. Now they are headed for the State Presentation Day where they will once again try for Gold Awards. Arav Vyawahare, age 13, competed with his persua- sive speech on the Value of Drones@. Chinmay Varsh- neya, age 14, did an illus- trated talk on How to Avoid Credit Card Theft@, and Mukul Natarajan, age 12, did a Power Point presenta- tion on Why Minecraft Is So Popular@. One other club member, Akanksha Ravi (not pictured) will also be heading to State Presentation Day with her speech on The Pictured (from left) are Arav Vyawahare, Chinmay Health Aspects of Water@. Recently, residents of Heritage Estates walked the famous Golden Gate Bridge during Varshneya and Mukul Natarajan. a beautiful day in San Francisco. It was just one of the weekly Five-Star Fun excursions Members have to win offered at this retirement community in Livermore. gold awards at the Alameda County 4-H Presentation Day in order to compete in Sectional Presentation Day. It takes a Gold Award there to qualify to go to State Presentation Day at U.C. Teen Poet of the Month Announced Davis in May where 4-H members come from all over the state to compete. All of Sankalp Sinha has been Behind this Lockdown pocampus. these speakers are part of selected as the March Teen High school. . So what can we do as stu- the Public Speaking Project Poet of the Month by Liver- The time of independence dents? in Dublin 4-H Club, led by more Poet Laureate Kevin and not looking like a fool. Complain? Petition? Simply Sharon Clay. Gunn. The theme for March Learning more, doing more, obey? was “Closed Campus.” and striving more, No. By accepting the reasons the poem is attached as a Helping us reach our lore. for a closed campus PDF. But then, the students are re- We are giving ourselves an Sankalp is a senior at stricted from leaving campus opportunity to thrive. Livermore High School. His during lunch hobbies include running, ln order to prevent the com- The theme for April TRAVEL Pleasanton City Councilmember Jerry Pentin (third basketball, following profes- prising of the safety of this is procrastination. Poems from left), representing both Pleasanton North Rotary sional basketball and reading bunch. should be 30 lines or less; (adventure orMystery). "Why?" You may ask send to Livermorepoetry@ BUG Foundation and Cycling for a Cause, ​recently presented He also enjoys helping "Would someone cover us gmail.com River cruising a $1000 grant to Sunflower Hill Gardens to purchase others with math, and coordi- with such a mask?" Reference : April Teen garden tools and other equipment needed for the Spring nating LHS blood drives. He The reason is protection. Poetry in the subject line and in europe 2016 planting. Pictured (from left) are Pam Eckert, Chris wants to major in biochem- By restricting our freedom include poem in the body of (925) 447-4300 Bogert, Jerry Pentin, Lynn Monica, Tanya Ludden, Audrey istry in college and become and closing the campus the email In Downtown Livermore Mumper and Shawn Seifert.​ Sunflower Hill Gardens at a doctor. Students are open to detec- Poem should have a title. Hagemann Ranch is celebrating one year of operations 2269 Third Street tion Include name, grade, school travelbuglivermore.com this month. Closed Campus: the Story Of acts unsafe for their hip- and interests.