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'Where Science Meets Art' Theme Inaugural Livermore Valley Film Festival to Launch in May 2016 Find Out What's The new Livermore Val- ing distance of the Bankhead and feature films, as well mation Short, and Student on the closing day of the Happening ley Film Festival (LVFF) Theater on First Street. De- as discussion panels and Short. A separate 24-Hour festival, May 15, 2016. A will open May 13, 2016 signed to inspire and engage workshops. Ironman Film Competition San Francisco Bay Area Check Out Section A in downtown Livermore filmmakers, storytellers, At the core of the LVFF will be run concurrently Best Award in the Student Section A is filled with providing a diverse range and film fans of all ages, is the official juried com- in which participants will film category will also be information about arts, of film-related events built the festival will offer the petition. Film submissions be challenged to produce a announced. people, entertainment and around the theme of “Where opportunity to explore how are being accepted online in short film that aligns with In addition to events held special events. There are Science Meets Art.” A proj- science and technology are multiple categories: Feature, the theme and contains spe- at the Bankhead Theater, the education stories, a variety ect of the Livermore Valley both portrayed in films and Documentary Feature, Sci- cific elements. Winners in all Vine Cinema and Alehouse of features, and the arts and Performing Arts Center, the used in the filmmaking pro- ence/Technology/Innova- categories will be presented on First Street and the i- entertainment and bulletin majority of the LVFF events cess. The three-day event tion Short, Social/Health/ with monetary awards and Gate Innovation Hub on board. will take place within walk- honored at a ceremony held will showcase independent Disability Issues Short, Ani- (See FILM FESTIVAL, page 10) Pleasanton New Altamont Bringing Turbines May Back Adult Education Help Lead to Adult education will be making a comeback in the Public Power Pleasanton Unified School NextEra Energy Inc. has District. won permission to replace The school board voted up to 324 old turbines with unanimously at its meet- up to 24 new 1.7 megawatt ing Nov. 10 to reinstate the (MW) turbines with a com- program after three years' bined capacity of 40.8 MW. absence. The program had The East County Board of been in the district since Zoning Adjustments (BZA) 1968. voted unanimously Nov. 12 In 2012, the state re- to grant the conditional use moved the obligation for permit for the replacements. school districts to provide The approval represents for most mandated pro- part of repowering in the grams, and allowed them to Altamont designed to re- use the money for flexible duce raptor deaths by using funding. Pleasanton used the many fewer power turbines Adult School funds to help to produce the same amount its financial recovery from of power as did the old ones. the reduced state finances NextEra's installation during the recession. will be on 61 scattered par- Now, under AB 104, dis- cels and parts of parcels tricts can apply for state among 7 square miles that money in a process that re- are north of I-580 and west sembles grant applications. of Flynn Road. Photo - Doug Jorgensen One of the conditions The money can only be used A gathering of officials marked the ground-breaking for housing for veterans and their families in Dublin. for certain categories. They of the permit looks ahead include high school diploma to a time when Alameda equivalence, classes for im- County may be forming a migrants eligible for services Veterans Day Clebrated with Groundbreaking for Community Choice Aggre- in citizenship, English as gation (CCA) joint powers a Second Language, and Affordable Homes for Veterans and Their Families agreement. workforce preparation. Supervisors at their meet- ing Dec. 1 will be consider- Other eligible programs The City of Dublin, Eden of Dublin. “Today is a great puter lab for youth to do us so well and we owe them under the law are workforce ing the hiring of a consultant Housing, and their partners day because we are breaking their homework, outdoor the same in return,” said to condcut a study to form reentry, short-term technical broke ground on the Dublin ground here in Dublin on a decks, a barbeque area, a Congressman Eric Swalwell education, apprenticeship a CCA. Such a body and Family Apartments with a housing community for vet- fitness center, playgrounds, (CA-15). “This project with other parties in its JPA -- for training, and programs for Veterans Day celebration. erans, where they can live in community gardens, and Eden Housing shows that we adults with disabilities. example, participating cit- The 66-unit rental afford- the high-quality, affordable greenway areas. On-site are committed to our veter- ies -- could both buy and A Pleasanton survey to able housing development home that they deserve.” resident services, including ans and making sure that no which more than 200 people sell power, passing savings targeted to veterans and Dublin Family Apart- those tailored specifically veteran spends the night out along to consumers. In the (See EDUCATION, page10) their families will be lo- ments will transform a to veterans’ needs, will be on the streets.” private market, some rev- cated in downtown Dublin vacant lot, formerly a car provided by Abode Ser- California is home to enue goes to shareholders. Parking Main within walking distance to dealership, into a commu- vices and other community nearly 2 million veterans, the In a CCA, the revenue can the West Dublin/Pleasanton nity. The rental apartment partners. Eden is discussing largest veteran population be used to cut electricity Issue in BART BART station, schools, job homes will be affordable to with Chabot-Las Positas in the nation. Dublin Fam- rates or put into improving and retail centers, and other families earning 30%-60% Community College District ily Apartments will serve a electricity efficiency, said services. of the County of Alameda’s about offering courses and unique veteran population county senior planner Bruce Station Plan “We are proud to honor median household income. career workshops on-site for in need of affordable hous- Jensen. Parking at the proposal the service that our Ameri- The development includes the veterans. ing – veteran families. The The condition inserted Isabel BART station in can veterans have given to a large community room “I am so proud of the in the agreement will re- our country,” said Mayor for events and classes, a work in Dublin to serve our community will be differ- Livermore was a concern (See WIND POWER, page 4) of the vast majority of those David Haubert of the City technology center with com- veterans. They have served (See HOUSING, page 4) participating in a workshop last Thursday. UC Responds The meeting presented Differing Views Offered an opportunity for the public To Trial to provide input on three de- velopment options around on Future of Golf Course the station. Verdict With The planning area com- Residents of North Liver- port of continuing to oper- prises 1100 acres in the more seeking to preserve the ate it. Questions northwest area of the city. Springtown Golf Course The Save the Golf Course University of California All of the proposed devel- and those who would like organization points out that attorneys have responded opment is located within to see it used for other pur- the golf course is one of with a series of questions the urban growth boundary. poses voiced their opinions the few amenities in North to a judge’s opinion favor- The development would not at the November 9 Liver- Livermore. It adds value to ing Lawrence Livermore occur overnight, rather over more City Council meeting. area properties. It hosts a National Laboratory retirees the next 20 to 25 years. Both sides of the issue diverse group of users, from who are suing to return to Livermore City Manager agreed that they do not want retired seniors to develop- UC health care. Marc Roberts stated, "This housing on the 85 acres. mentally disabled students, In a tentative ruling three planning is about guiding Problems with the golf to those who don't have weeks ago, Superior Court change. We can let this be a course operator, Sycamore time to play a full round of Judge George Hernandez market driven effort, or the Landscaping, came to light 18 holes. wrote that the University community can determine at a meeting held by the city On the other hand, the had made lasting commit- what the area looks like." on July 30. Since then, the North Livermore Commu- ments to its retirees when it The city conducted in- operator has left. The city nity Alliance believes that established its current health terviews and surveys to has issued an RFP, and sent the golf course would best care program more than 50 come up with the three draft out a survey to determine serve the entire area if it years ago. development proposals. A support for an assessment were converted to some The Regents made “re- survey found that 83 percent district to operate the golf other uses. They did not sup- peated, unqualified promises support full BART to Liver- course. port an assessment to keep that (health care) benefits more; 15 percent wanted There were no responses the golf course operating. would remain available in alternatives considered. to the RFP by the Nov. 4 Stacey Swanson, a mem- retirement,” he wrote. They Following the presenta- deadline. ber of the Alliance, said the “lead to the inexorable con- tion, the some 150 or more Eleven residents spoke goal is to protect the open Photo - Doug Jorgensen clusion that the offer of in attendance met at tables in favor of closing the golf space. The best use of the The future of the Springtown Golf Course is up in the air. retiree health benefits was a of about ten to express con- course, seven were in sup- (See GOLF COURSE, page 5) (See UC RESPONDS, page 4) cerns and offer suggestions. Participants in the work- shop said that there should PET OF THE WEEK be more parking than the Inside Thirteen-year-old Koi is calm and mature, golden and proposed 3000 spaces on the graceful as ripples in a pond. She loves people and southside of I-580. A cer- SECTION A Editorial...... 4 enjoys being held and stroked. Koi is even-tempered, tain percentage of it should easy-going, and gets along smoothly with other cats. be reserved for Livermore Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 She truly is a prize catch! Drop in and carpe Koi at the residents. Suggestions in- Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 2 Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, cluded building a parking Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 9 Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Discounted garage at Greenville Road. adoption fees on all cats through Saturday, November 21. Shuttles would be used to MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 For more information, visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) (See BART PARKING, page 4) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/G. Subramonian

PAGE 2 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 projects. Source code for the cess of the project is col- resulting Fortran front-end laboration with the wide Work Set on Open Source Compiler is expected to be first avail- range of organizations that The U.S. Department of mon compiler infrastructure able in open source form in have expressed interest in an Energy’s National Nuclear that supports both C/C++ and late 2016. open source Fortran solution Security Administration Fortran. Fortran also remains One of the keys to suc- for integration with LLVM. (NNSA) and its three na- widely used in the broader tional labs have reached an scientific computing commu- agreement with NVIDIA’s nity, supporting simulation PGI® software to create an science to advance national open source Fortran compil- security, medicine, energy, er designed for integration climate and basic science with the widely used LLVM missions. compiler infrastructure. The multi-year project LLVM (formerly Low will result in a source code Level Virtual Machine), a base that enables the build- collection of reusable com- ing of end-to-end Fortran piler and tool chain technol- compilers from the resulting ogies with a modular design, components together with facilitates support for a wide the existing LLVM source variety of programming code base. All source code languages and processor developed as part of the proj- architectures. The Fortran ect will follow LLVM coding front-end module created guidelines, and will be made through this project will be accessible and built using the derived from NVIDIA’s PGI utilities and interfaces that Fortran compiler. are standard for LLVM sub- The project is being spearheaded by the Law- rence Livermore, Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories in response to the need for a robust open source Fortran solution to Livermore Valley Senior Living complement and support the burgeoning use of LLVM “ A Home Away From Home” Photo - Doug Jorgensen and the CLANG C++ com- Las Positas College presented a variety of events piler in the high perfor- honoring veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. The mance computing (HPC) day began with a fly over by a Vietnam H2 followed by community. Large HPC applications, such as those a presentation of the colors and talks by three veterans developed by the National on their experiences during war. The grounds outside Nuclear Security Adminis- the Mertes Center for the Arts, where the program was tration Laboratories, are of- held, was decorated with American flags. ten built on mixed-language modules, and require a com-

Hacienda Shows Growth He has been identified as 17-year-old Happy Thanksgiving! Hacienda Business Park in Pleasanton has Jorge Barraza, a student at Amador Valley seen an increase in occupancy over the last High School. We welcome you year with a corresponding growth in tenant The driver of the vehicle remained on activity. The current trend of positive absorp- scene and is cooperating with the investiga- to come tour our facility anytime! tion is on track to continue into the new year. tion. No other parties were injured. “Vacancy declines are continuing at the The investigation is ongoing. Anyone same steady rate that has occurred over the with information regarding the accident is We are a 20-bed assisted living community that provides: asked to call the Pleasanton Police Depart- last few years,” stated James Paxson, Haci- • 24 hour care enda's general manager. “In addition to the ment at 925-931-5100. substantial investment being made in exist- A GoFundMe account has been made for • Nurses on staff every day ing facilities, new project activity is strong Jorge's family to assist with funeral costs. and new facilities will commence construc- • PHYSICIAN ON STAFF tion in Hacienda before the end of the year." Fire in Livermore • Socialization and companionship Veeva Systems and HighPoint Solutions The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Depart- are expanding their partnership to bring ment responded to a report of a structure • Nourishment of the emotional and Veeva Network Customer Master to more fire on Nov. 11 in the 800 block of Keystone physical well-being of our residents life sciences companies. HighPoint will Way in the city of Livermore at 11:24 a.m. now offer its customers implementation Crews found a single family home with • Assistance with activities of daily services for Veeva Network, the only MDM heavy smoke coming from the roof and attic living including bathing, dressing, application developed exclusively for the life area. A search was completed and the fire in grooming, toileting, & medication management sciences industry. the attic extinguished. Most of the fire was Hoge Fenton has been selected to join burning the original wood shingles that were • Well-balanced, nutritious, delicious meals and snacks Mackrell International, a Top Ranked Cham- underneath the metal roof; making it difficult • Scenic gardens bers Global Leading Law Firm Network for to access. Crews had to remove the entire 2015. Membership is by invitation only. metal roof to completely extinguish this fire. • All the comforts of home Retrofit magazine named Strong-Wall SB Units remained on scene until 3:00 p.m. to wood shearwall, a product from Hacienda’s overhaul the fire, salvage any personal be- Simpson Strong-Tie, to its Top 50 Products longings and complete the fire investigation. We invite you to come for a tour today! of 2014 list. There were no reported injuries associ- Hacienda has added a number of new ated with this incident. The Livermore- (925) 447-LIVE (5483) | www.LVSL.net tenants to the park: Spirometrix, research, Pleasanton Fire Department sent 5 Engines, development and commercialization of 1 Truck, 2 Chiefs, and 1 Breathing Support novel breath analysis devices for applica- unit for a total of 26 personnel. No one was tion in disease diagnosis and management; home at the time of the fire. The next-door Diebold, self service technology, security neighbor saw the fire and called 911. Two systems and related services; Forward Ac- neighbors knowing no one was home en- celerator, providers of help and support for tered the house and rescued the owner’s dog startup companies; Wave Strong, providers (see-attached photo). The fire department of information security services. notes that it is not recommend that anyone enter a burning home to rescue a pet, but Teen Killed remain at the front of the residence to give 3356 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 the information to the first arriving fire en- A pedestrian was hit and killed at about License #019200452 6:23 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of gine. Damage is estimated at $470,000 and First Street and Abbie Street. Pleasanton the cause of the fire is under investigation. Police Officers and Fire Department person- All photos are curtesy of the Livermore www.yelp.com/biz/livermore-valley-senior-living-livermore nel attempted life-saving measures but were Police Department. Like Us On Facebook unable to revive the pedestrian. www.facebook.com/LivermoreValleySeniorLiving The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - PAGE 3 See Our Progress in the Bay Area

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Not all One option, "Main what Livermore is about. extension is $1.2 billion. We are proud that in the Tri-Valley, an orga- of the parking should be on Street," was located on the The height does not con- Measure BB contains $400 the southside as envisioned. northside. It consisted of form to the scenic corridor million designated for the nization such as Interfaith Interconnect exists. It should be split in order streets oriented east-west ordinance." extension. An additional Sixteen congregations including Muslims, to reduce traffic congestion and north-south with a retail The developments offers $150 million has been se- Protestants, Catholics, Hindus, Jews and those from those trying to access center at the easterm edge. an opportunity to fill a hous- cured. In responding to a of the Bahai faith are involved. one site. Offices would be near the ing need for students, young desire to go all the way to Regular meetings are held to provide an oppor- Each of the development freeway and at the western professionals and seniors by Greenville. Bob Vinn, as- options include 4,000 hous- edge. building smaller units. The sistant city engineer, said tunity for everyone to learn about and to celebrate ing units; class A offices A second alternative, historic G&M Ranch should the issue is money. The the differences and similarities of diverse cultures designed to attract tech com- "Two Centers," featured be preserved. Having two current estimated cost to and traditions. panies, as well as provide development both on the retail centers as in the two extend BART to all the way Following the attacks in Paris, the group of- space for incubators for north and south sides of the centers option, dilutes the to Greenville would be $3 fered the following observation: Unfortunately, start-ups; open space and freeway each with retail and viability of any commercial billion. parks; and commercial and commerce, offices would or retail development. The options will be when a terrible attack is launched by ISIS against retail. The area is anticipated be located at the periphery. The time line for a BART placed on line to allow for innocent civilians, such as the ones in Paris, mod- to provide 8500 new jobs. A loop bike-pedestrian trail extension to Livermore in- additional public input. erate, well-meaning persons of the Muslim faith The 4,000 units meets would circle the area provid- cludes completion of the The Livermore develop- are marginalized as many people do not distin- the criteria established by ing recreation and a connec- technical draft environ- ment alternatives and com- guish between moderate Muslims and extremists. MTC of 3,850 housing units tion to the station itself. mental impact report, with ments from the workshop, within a half-mile radius of a The third proposal, "Ar- BART the lead agency, in surveys and interviews will A Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the station in order to gain fund- royo Plaza," would mainly early 2017. The final EIR go to the city council, which organization on November 22, offers a time to cel- ing for an extension. MTC develop on the northside. It would be expected to go to will provide direction to ebrate the ability of all people "to work together administers federal and would feature offices and a the BART board in the fall staff to create a preferred to make the Valley an accepting, caring place in state transportation funds. retail plaza on the eastside of 2017. If the station were plan. Staff would create a which to live." The development would of Isabel Avenue. approved, service would be detailed specific plan for the not guarantee a Livermore No one option was sup- estimated to come to Isabel area and conduct environ- Members of the public are invited to attend, extension would receive ported by those present. sometime between 2025- mental review work. and may register at http://interfaiththanksgiving. money, because it would However, the Main Street eventbrite.com be competing with other plan drew the most positive projects, including a second comments. The loop trail in UC RESPONDS Interference with tunnel under the Bay. the Two Centers plan, should (continued from page one) Goals of each option be included in any develop- contractual obligation, upon declined to comment. Climate Studies included establishing com- ment plan, most said. which retirees could reason- A further hearing is al- plete neighborhoods with a Among the comments ably rely.” ready scheduled for Decem- Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, is following mix of uses and a variety of were the following: Hernandez offered the ber 17 to consider next steps a dangerous path, interfering with climate studies housing; easy access to ev- Access to schools should University the option of ob- in the lawsuit, which grew be addressed in any plan- when he dislikes their outcomes. eryday services; connected jecting to his ruling, which out of a federal decision to pedestrian and bike net- ning. Open space buffers are it does not appear to have replace University manage- Smith, who heads the House Science, Space works; access to open space, important. Offices should be done. ment of LLNL with that of a and Technology Committee, is spending scarce arroyos and viewsheds; high located along the freeway Instead, the University for-profit consortium nearly taxpayer resources harassing Thomas Karl, an quality design; commu- rather than housing. The tech asked eight questions, some eight years ago. eminent meteorologist who works for the National nity gathering spaces; and center is not large enough of which observers said The retirees formed a to allow for expansion of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Karl compatibility with existing raised issues that the Univer- grass roots organization, uses with sensitivity toward businesses that choose to sity itself should answer. In the UC Livermore Retirees led a study that found that the world is continuing existing residential areas. locate there. addition, some of the issues Group, which raised money to warm; the so-called pause in global warming Consultant Rajeev Bhatia The area should not look raised were discussed in a and filed suit in 2010. The was not real. Angry at this conclusion, Smith is noted that all three options like Dublin with high den- trial held in September. essence of its claim was that treating Karl the way a prosecutor treats a criminal include a potential 3000 sity housing and parking Question 1, for example, that the University should next to the freeway. The suspect, issuing subpoenas for notes, communica- parking space parking ga- asked whether the Regents provide the same health care rage for BART. Densities plans don't look like a vision authorized group health in- benefits for LLNL retirees tions and raw data. range from 20 units to the for Livermore, but one for surance benefits “as a matter that it does for retirees from Two decades ago, comparable tactics were acre to 70 units to the acre the consultants and BART. of governmental policy, or the UC campuses. used against climatologist Ben Santer at Law- with transition and neigh- A spokesperson for one as a contractual obligation.” UC has consistently op- rence Livermore National Laboratory when he borhood village housing of the tables suggested that Question 5 asked who posed the retirees’ suit. The the survey asking if there authored part of a prestigious international report units 2 to 3 stories tall, as will pay the costs if the retir- retirees have prevailed in well as neighborhood cen- were support for the ex- ees return to UC health care. a series of court rulings to warning of the probable dangers of atmospheric ter and core housing 4 to 5 tension was too simple. If Question 8 asked whether date, including the decision warming. As Santer told an audience recently at stories in height. The higher people were clear about the “conflicts in the evidence last year that they could con- Livermore’s First Presbyterian Church, the Earth densities and taller buildings cost, such as high density submitted” had been re- vert the suit to a class action. has continued to warm and research has only would be adjacent to the development, they could solved, and if so, “What The class, which has been change their minds. "There intensified concerns about the future. BART station, feathering evidence was in conflict?” certified by the court, con- down towards the north. The is an assumption we have to Asked why it had taken sists of approximately 4,500 By interfering with the scientific process, main differences among the grow. We don't want to look this approach, the University retirees and beneficiaries. Congressman Smith is doing more than merely harassing an eminent American scientist. He is obstructing the illumination that only science WIND POWER offers of the future world and what we can do to (continued from page one) make it safer for our children and grandchildren. quire that NextEra notify they are expected to reduce but he claimed the company for an eagle-take permit, the county six months before bird deaths in the Altamont. pulled back from its prom- she said. expiration of a contract with Two audience members ise. A spokesperson for the FWS set up the permit any of its power purchasers. talked about what they con- company told the BZA that system for the Altamont and The county will have the sidered to be the poor aes- there was never an agree- similar wind-power areas, right of first refusal to enter thetics of the towers, stat- ment to locate a windmill on said Margulis. Wind-power a bid for a contract to buy ing that they are so huge, the property. firms are not required to HOUSING power from NextEra. changing the look of the Cindy Margulis, execu- have the permits. FWS has (continued from page one) In this instance, right of landscape compared to the tive director of Golden Gate issued only one in the past ent than the studio or SRO market rate development first refusal means that the current windmills. Both Audubon Society, supported three years. However, it (single room occupancy) will be located across the county would be the first were surprised how much the repowering application. would have been good guid- design common in most street (St. Patrick Way) and to be offered the chance at the ridgeline appearance She told The Independent, ance and good governance veterans’ housing develop- will include approximately a new contract, and could changed, and how much "They did it properly." The about proper siting of wind- ments: There will be a mix 310 market rate homes and bid on it. However, NextEra noise was generated by the changes contribute to a re- mills, since FWS knows of apartment sizes —24 17,000 square feet of com- would not be required to new turbines. duction in bird deaths. more about the topic than the one-bedroom apartments, mercial space. choose the CCA over any Both audience members Nevertheless, it would county does, said Margulis. are landowners in the Al- Golden eagles are being 21 two-bedroom apartments, “This development other bidder, said Jensen. have been better if the coun- The new windmill de- tamont. One said that he killed in far greater numbers and 21 three-bedroom apart- would not be possible with- ty had added a condition that signs for NextEra are much will have a contract with NextEra or any other appli- than their reproduction in ments—to accommodate out the partnership with Bay NextEra for a windmill on the area, said Margulis. The West and the land donation taller, with longer blades, cant in the Altamont would families of all sizes. The than the earlier era's technol- his land. The other said he Altamont is the greatest facilitated from them by the be required to ask U.S. Fish new community will include ogy. Combined with better was promised a windmill, & Wildlife Service (FWS) breeding ground in the world play areas for children, as City of Dublin, in combina- placement of the turbines, for golden eagles, she said. well as recreational spaces tion with the funds from the such as an exercise room, city’s affordable housing community room, computer inclusionary ordinance,” lab, and community gardens said Janet Lockhart, Eden for people of all ages. Com- Housing Board member and prehensive services will in- former Dublin mayor. clude support and resources Funding for the $34-mil- (Opinions voiced in let- Champions of the Past." I would like to thank you The open space just North for parenting, after-school lion development was pro- ters published in Mailbox I think it appropriate to for your interest and would of the golf course has paths activities, health education, vided by the City of Dublin, are those of the author and give a brief history of the hope that you attend and and a dog park. Would these financial literacy, and more. County of Alameda, Hous- do not necessarily reflect Livermore Rodeo and the enjoy our rodeo. people choose to deal with Camp Parks has been ing Authority of the County the opinion of The Inde- reason we are here. the (possibly rabid) ground of Alameda, California De- pendent. Letter Policy: The In 1918 the city of Liver- Springtown Golf squirrels that heavily inhabit a critical partner in the in- the North 3 golf holes? I see ception and realization of partment of Housing and Independent will not publish more was assessed $1200.00 Course Community Development, anonymous letters, nor will to assist the Red Cross, as city money going out with Dublin Family Apartments. Les Edwards no potential of recovery! “I am tremendously Bank of America, California it publish letters without they were in dire need of Livermore names. Abusive letters may funds because of World 3. Give a long term proud to be a part of this Community Reinvestment The City Council and lease to an experienced golf effort to provide affordable Corporation, and The Home be rejected or edited. Fre- War I. In order to raise that Staff would appear in favor quent letter writers may have course operator. The same housing to the veterans and Depot Foundation. amount of money, the Liver- of closing the Springtown Request For Proposal (RFP) their families in this com- In closing the ground- publication of their letters more Stockmen’s Protective Golf Course due to finan- was sent out as the RFP of munity,” said Command breaking celebration, Com- delayed. Letters should be Association stepped up to cial problems and lack of a 2007/08. At that time 10 Sergeant Major Richard mand Sergeant Major Krei- submitted by e-mail to ed- put on a rodeo to raise the contracted operator. Thus far firms reviewed and only Kreiberg of Camp Parks. berg praised the City and [email protected].) money. It was done with the public has been offered one, the inexperienced one, “These homes represent all the partners of Dublin 100% volunteers. In 1919, options of submitted a bid. Without a gratitude of the people of Family Apartments: “Today, Response to Letter the Livermore Stockmen’s 1. Landscape mainte- thorough investigation the Dublin for the service of the in this great community, Stan Kueffer Rodeo Association was nance district aimed primar- City gave a 10 year lease. veterans who will live here, we have local government, Secretary/Director formed to continue with ily at the Springtown Home- Recently the rushed through owners Association (HOA). and the hardships they en- community partners, and its Livermore Stockmen’s raising money to support RFP was of interest to only residents using its resources Rodeo Association local charities and those in Why should the HOA be 3 and none submitted a bid! dured on their behalf. With those only taxed when those these homes, Dublin says to meet a need in its com- I would like to reply to need. Also, that was with Could there be something 100% volunteers. using the course represent drastically wrong about the to our veterans, ‘We do not munity. I hope that other the editorial, “Remembering about 5% of the play? The forget your service and we towns across this nation will Top Cowboy” from Richard The Association contin- RFP? majority of players come I had a contract with appreciate it.’” follow this example, and on Andrews, November 5, 2015 ues to support those in need from all over the Tri-Valley their own accord, make the in the Independent. for the last 97 years. The the City to manage the Pro Dublin Family Apart- area. Perhaps the tax should Shop including golf carts ments was designed and en- choice to act on behalf of as- First I would like to as- Livermore Rodeo Founda- be county wide. tion was established a few and cafe. For the four years titled as part of a master de- sisting veterans, in whatever sure you that Johnie Schnei- 2. Open Space but mowed Springtown averaged a gross velopment with market-rate need they have in their local der is not forgotten at the years ago in order to be able and watered occasionally. to support even more. The income of $775,558. With developer Bay West. The communities.” Livermore Stockmen’s Ro- This option was strongly proper management, the deo Association. We have Rodeo and Foundation have supported at the Council increase in greens fees, and several pictures of him with continued to grow allowing meeting of November 9. As etc., the gross income could other cowboys in our rodeo us to do more for those in near as I could hear, only well be over $1 million. office. He is remembered need. This also is done with one of those attending was There seems to be a trend (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) 100% volunteers. a member of HOA. Desires Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala along with other famous in golf for more 9-hole golf. Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell and notable cowboys from In short, this organization spoken were to be able to run Springtown is unique to be Editor: Janet Armantrout Livermore like, Billy Ward, was established to support their dogs, let their children the only stand-alone 9-hole The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing have more space to play than Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage the Castro brothers and those in need. Even though regulation course in the area, Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. Manual Enos. He was hon- we honor the stars of the their yards, and to walk and with 2 5-pars, 2 difficult The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up jog on the to-be-constructed and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 ored in our 1993 program past, it is not our goal. We long 3-pars and 4 4-pars of First St., Livermore, CA 94550. with a picture of him and 2 do not have a Hall of Fame, new paths. I believe there 355 yards. Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 pages of his history. He is nor is there a plan for one. exists a leash law in the Michelle Quinn, Colum- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. city. The near yards contain Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. That is what the PRCA does. nist for Tri-Valley Times, on also pictured on our 2004 small dogs up to pit-bulls. www.independentnews.com rodeo poster, “Livermore’s (More MAILBOX, page 10) The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - PAGE 5 GOLF COURSE (continued from page one) a park." area any more dangerous. with the issue is estimated needed to operate and main- Scott Huntsman, another "I want to be able to use the at $50,000. tain the course. land should be determined was just the beginning of golf course supporter, said space." The golf course has a Livermore Mayor John through workshops. a hard time for the entire that the group had conducted Over the past three years, history of losing money Marchand told those inter- Sean McMenamin sug- country. Open space and a neighborhood survey on the city has funded over in recent years, with loans ested in the golf course issue gested that the area could parks cost money too. Parks the support level for a poten- $100,000 in golf course from the city's general fund that the city will be holding a be used to accommodate don’t generate revenue, un- tial assessment. Seventy-one expenses. While Sycamore keeping it open. The golf meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 more people. Options could less you count parking. Prior percent of those who live on repaid some of the loan, an course operates as an enter- at the Elks Lodge. "We will include a branch library, to 2007, records show that the course or around sup- existing deficit of $70,000 prise fund, which means it is take any and all ideas under open space and sports fields. the operators of Springtown ported an assessment. remains. Staff time to deal required to raise the money consideration." Favoring the golf course, Golf Course were paying the Nancy Thorne com- Les Edwards, who man- City of Livermore as much mented that when people aged the pro shop 1997- as $90,000 a year. So, the purchased their homes they 2000, said that the operator potential is there. Many of were assured there would al- chosen by the city had no us are very concerned that ways be a golf course. Now Pleasanton Community Concert Band experience in running a pro loss of our golf course will the rules have been changed. shop. They knew how to result in development of a The process has been rushed. Presents cut grass. He pointed out significant portion of golf "We would like to work that for the four years he course lands, in trade for the with the city on ideas to was involved, Springtown money to create these parks. continue the operation of a averaged a gross income Betty Murillo declared, golf course." All-American of $775,558. He added that "I speak for the golf course. Not all those who live on Springtown is unique to be There are 260 homes that the golf course favor keep- Holiday Celebration the only stand-alone 9-hole back on the course. It acts ing it open. Emily Bloomer regulation course in the area, as their security. Some fair- said that she would like to with 2 5-pars, 2 difficult ways have homes on both see the area used as a park Music for the Holiday Season long 3-pars and 4 4-pars of sides. The area is not con- or open space. She said such 355 yards. figured for open space or uses would not make the Sunday, December 6, 2015 Bruce Schultz, a member of Save the Golf Course, 2:00 p.m. said that those who want to continue the current use are NEW ON THE MARKET! aware that there is a fund- Firehouse Arts Center ing shortfall. "I believe that other ideas are not being 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton considered that would make the course viable." He asked Doors will open at 1:40 p.m. that the city re-issue the RFP. Gail Travers comment- Concert is free, ed that some people base Linda Futral donations appreciated. Broker/Realtor their case for conversion of 35253 Santiago St, Fremont Springtown Golf Course to 925.980.3561 open space on the financial Single story 4 bed, 2 bath, 1400 sq. ft. [email protected] Shorten your commute to Silicon Valley www.lindafutral.com troubles the course has faced and be in a neighborhood with top License #01257605 For info, call (925) 846-5897 or visit since 2007, as well as on its rated schools. Offered for $838,000. www.pleasantonband.org currently distressed physical condition. However, 2007 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM PAGE 6 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Pleasanton Rage U10 White team pictured (top, from left) Fusion U10 Girls Gold Premier soccer team won the State Coach Nick Mangiardi, Siena Hunter, Lauren Grgurina, Cup Championship in their division this past weekend in Julia Lindstrom, Avalon Kenitzer; (bottom row) Siena Manteca. The final game was a tough one against Piedmont The West Coast Kaos U13 girls scored 11 goals over the Queirolo, MacKenzie Wright, Sienna Flores, Ellie White, going into double overtime with a final score of 0-0 resulting Savannah Battaion, Brooklyn Still, and Savanna Warner. in penalty kicks to determine the winner. Fusions' Sierra weekend to bring home two state cup wins. The girls Bradford, Brittany Hahn and Maddie Snodgress each made a dominated the Montclair Clippers scoring 7 with no goals penalty kick outscoring Piedmont. The team as a whole fought against. In their second game, Kaos slowed play against hard all season to achieve this trophy. Pictured (from left) are Pleasanton Rage in the first half and then delivered 4 smashing Rivers Dominguez, Jessica Gutierrez, Berina Husic, Sophia goals in the second to win 4-1. Pictured is midfielder Kate Simonds, Brittany Hahn, Avery White, Cassidy Bartolotto, Zeck making a move on her opponent. Zeck claimed her first Lauren Stoneberger, Brooke Gale, Maddie Snodgress, Kylia hat trick of the season. Oki, Sierra Bradford, Alexis Traynor, and Coach Rico Virchis.

Pleasanton Rage U9 Orange girls soccer team hoisted the State Cup championship trophy this weekend. The Orange finished #1 atop a field of 72 teams. The girls, led by coach Axel Thibodeau, beat Davis Legacy Red in the Semifinal by a 2015 Livermore Junior Football League Senior Division score of 3-0 earning a chance to meet their nemesis, Mustang Champions, the Green Bay Packers, completed the season Xplosion, in the Final. The girls executed beautifully finding with a record of 8-0-1. Head Coach Shaun Stephenson, the net in the first ten minutes on a beautiful cross and then assistant coaches, Jason Knight, Jeff Tudor, Mark Napier, again midway through the second half on a rocket from outside Jason Ayers. Players: Gavin Napier, Tyler Morano, JJ Knight, Fusion U 11 Girls Gold Team represented Livermore well in the the penalty box. The defense held staunch and the Orange Quinn Ayres, Cameron Wells, Ethan Clark, Jacob Kilbane, prevailed 2–0. This was quite a year for coach Thibodeau’s state cup playoffs on the weekend of November 14 and 15th. Cameron Stephenson, Quinn Tudor, Mickey Balzarini, Robert The team won 2 games and tied 1 game over the weekend. On side - having won Rage Showcase, the BooFest, and now State Porter, Ben Morrisroe, Drake Demo, Franklin Edmond, Ryan Cup. A fantastic group of girls, includes Abby Mai, Aishwarya Sunday, the game went into overtime.The offense was led by Van Bladel, Christian Lopez, Peyton Lemmons, Trey Micheletti, Kate Cainey, Kimmy Keller, Amelia Sanchez, and Makenize Anburaja, Alden Hofstede, Aleka Mandava, Ava Haviley, Eva Jacob Garner, Thomas Butler, Damean Diggins, Nick Lydon Torrico, Gianna Guerrero, Gianna Owens, Presley Cash, Reese Ravera, Frankie Ramos and Trina Williams. The defense was and Tyler Abbley. led by Isabella Curtain, Alyssa Geier, and Carly Chance. The Gotchall, and Riley Horn. whole weekend, Melanie Heikila impressive goalie skills were outstanding as she only allowed 2 goals all weekend. Their overtime win on Sunday advanced them to the semi finals on December 5 in Manteca.

Pleasanton Seahawks swim team competed in the Senior Circuit Meet held in Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club U12 Boys Hannover 96 recreation ​soccer team went undefeated with 10 wins and 33 goals this season to take first place. Hannover 96 players The Fusion U14 Girls Gold team captured first place in their are (top, left to right) Brandon Catudal, Ryan Cruz, Dominic Norcal Premier Fall League. They finished the season with Varner, Evan Kent, Luke Melvin, Mitchell Kreider, and Izak a 7-1-2 record. Pictured are (back row, from left) Coach Uri Monette. (Bottom, left to right) Chase Lee ​(sub)​, Jake Bayon, Robledo, Jessica Warren, Kaleigh Garcia, goalkeeper Emily Jordan Bayon, Joaquin Molina, Owen Williams, Jackson Verbeck, Hailey Lopez, Amber Feduniw, baby Highland Mello, and Andrew Weckwerth. (Very front) Brandon Lee. Robledo, Melissa Dooley, (second row, from left) Pascale Not pictured Coach Jeff Varner, Coach Will Bayon, players Badders, Katie Cuellar, Emma Searcy, Shaylin Vadney, Elayna Siddharth Bhargav, and Liam Blecha. Cisneros, Mychaela Thomas, Layla Yassin, (seated front) Marieke Moyer and Jackie Parker. 10/11: U14 Beginner and Advanced lgsa.org or email registration@lgsa. teams, 15+ Boys and Girls teams. org for more information. There is a break for the holidays dur- ing this session. Fastpitch Tryouts Mavericks Fastpitch based out of Dublin Little League Livermore, will be holding tryouts on Dublin Little League spring reg- December 6, 2015 from 9AM - 12PM. istration is now open for the 2016 Tryouts will be held for the 10U, 12U season. For more information and to & 14U levels for the 2016 Spring and register go to http://dublinll.org for Summer season. If needed, tryouts more information. will be held on December 12, 2015. Pleasanton Ballistic Soccer Club U9 RCD Mallorca vs. Levante Private tryouts can be scheduled UD: Top Offensive Players: Morgan Cooper, Korben Reyes, Phantom Tryouts if needed. To register for tryouts Andrew Negd; Top Defensive Players: Gavin Schoenweller, The Pleasanton Phantom 14A send emails to: mavssoftball121@ Andy Hur, Jack Fowler. Levante UD scored the first goal of travel team will be holding tryouts gmail.com for all positions for the 2016 team on the game. In the second half AJ Becker answered back with a Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Foothill High goal of his own. Cole Edgerton, Sean Lau and Daniel Linhart School softball fields. Registration is kept RCD Mallorca's defense locked down keeping Levante at 9: 45 am/ Tryouts should last from 10:00 am-12:30 pm. For additional from scoring again. Anthony Negd had several runs up the information or, questions contact right side. This was an excellent game played by both teams. Scott Gregory at 925-786-4216 or The Livermore Cowboys Boys Varsity Water Polo team ended Pictured is Cole Edgerton taking the ball up field. AJ Becker visit the website at www.pleasanton- their season with a game against Marin Academy. It was one in the background. softball.org. of the best of the season, going into double overtime. The The Pleasanton Phantom 16A final score was Marin 10, Livermore 9. The team went into the Hawkins took 3rd and also placed in more Phantom Lacrosse spring sea- travel team will be holding tryouts the top 10 in the 500 and 1000 Free. son. Fall/winter tune-up sessions for the 2016 team on Sunday, Dec. NCS Championships ranked 3rd, a team best in LHS boys’ Jessica He swam a 51.56 to take 5th are under way now and included in 13 at the Foothill High School softball water polo. Pictured from left to right are Nat Kratochvil, in the 100 Free. In the 100 Breast the the registration fee. Sign up at www. fields. Please register ahead of time Memorials, Burial, Patrick Schwartz, Robert Sutter, Sean Croghan, Nathan Fish, top Seahawk was Tori Kaleta with a phantomlacrosse.org. online at www.pleasantonsoftball. 7th place finish. Sarah Wang took 9th org. Tryouts for pitchers and catchers Luca Cuppoletti, Ryan MacDonell, Scott Ragatz, Harry Yee, in the 200 Fly and Kennedy Truex took is from 10:00 am-11:00 am. All play- Cremation, 10th in the 100 Back. Water Polo Registration ers is from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. For Tyler Paden, Enrique Tovar and Noah Pettit. This is the last Livermore Area Recreation and high school season for seniors Nat Kratochvil, Harry Yee Other strong performances from additional information or questions, Loss Support Seahawks came from those not making Park Department (LARPD) sponsors contact Rob Uhl at 925-523-9437 or and Tyler Paden. finals but making the Consolation Fi- a USA Water Polo team (USWP), visit the website at www.pleasanton- 189 Contractors Street nals (11th-20th). Claire Suen consoled the LAZERS, which encourages high softball.org. in 3 events (100/200 Back and 1000 standards of play and good sports- Livermore, CA 94551 Pleasanton Rage Maxime Rooney, a Seahawk Free) and Tyler Lu swam consolation manship. As a USWP club team, all Registration for the Pleasanton Pleasanton Rage U10 White team Senior Elite swimmer, swam well finals in the 200 Free and 200 Fly. Nate practices and competitions will be Girls Softball League Spring Rec (925) 344-6135 coached by Nick Mangiardi has won finishing in the top 10 in 7 events, with Sproul took 20th in the 200 Fly. In the sanctioned, requiring all participants season for girls in K-12 is now open. www.valleypetloss.com the State Cup for the girls U10 Premier 5 first place finishes (100/200 Free, distance events for the men Brandon to be registered with USWP. All ex- To register, visit the PGSL website at 1: Red 2 (1-8) Round 3. 100/200 Fly, 200 Back) and 1 second Brown (1000 Free), Calvin David perience levels are welcome, however www.pleasantonsoftball.org. Click In the quarterfinals, Rage beat place finish (500 Free). Chris Jhong (1650 Free) and Calvin Chui (1650 athletes must be able to swim two laps on the "Registration" button in the Mill Valley Rockers 3 to 0 on No- and Lyon Zhang each finished in the Free) had strong swims finishing in the (50 yards) without stopping. To regis- left hand column. All instructions vember 1st with goals scored by top 10 in 3 events with Zhang taking top 20. Also swimming consolation ter, call LARPD at 925-373-5700, or are there. MacKenzie Wright, Siena Queirolo, 3rd in the 200 Breast. Ed Smith took finals for the women were Samantha visit www.larpd.org. For more infor- Layla Armas. In the semifinals on 9th in the 200 IM. Howell and Katie Woods in the 500 mation about the LARPD LAZERS, November 14th Lauren Grgurina For the Women, Miranda Heck- Free. Danielle Zacharias and Emma visit lazerswaterpolo.weebly.com or Girls Softball scored to help Rage beat Manteca FC man had a strong performance and Valentine did well in the 1650 Free. e-mail [email protected]. Livermore Girls Softball Asso- Benfica 05 Girls Red 1 to 0. took 1st in the 1650 Free, 2nd in the The winter session begins Nov. 30 ciation welcomes all Livermore girls On November 15, Rage played in 1000 Free and 3rd in the 500 Free. or Dec. 1, depending on the age group. aged 5-18 for our 2016 Spring Rec- the final. It was a scoreless game that Christie Chong took 2nd in the 200 Lacrosse Signup All age level teams play during the reational season. No prior experience went into overtime. Rage was able IM, 4th in the 200 Back and 10th in Registration is open for the Liver- winter session, which runs until Feb. necessary. Register online at www. to pull ahead and beat FC Elk Grove the 400 IM. In the 1650 Free, Daniella O5G Elite 1 in penalty kicks for a final of 1 to 0. It was bittersweet as one of Rage’s players fell during the game and broke her collarbone. Layla Reed Armas was still able to see her team win State Cup and the team followed her off the field to her transportation in Plumbing a symbolic gesture of support. Livermore, CA (925) 371-5671 Pleasanton Seahawks [email protected] The Pleasanton Seahawks hosted the Senior Circuit Meet November 6-8, 2015 at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center in Pleasanton. Teams from Sacramento down to Southern California attended this qualifying, trials and finals meet, which hosted License 522 total swimmers of which 32 were #601931 Seahawks. The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - PAGE 7

Granada Runs Into Second Round of NCS Playoffs By Travis Summers when asked if this was the 191 yards rushing. The LIVERMORE – Ryan best stretch his team has Dons’ defense was equally Silvas rushed for 166 yards played this season. impressive, recording three in only one half of work, as Washington (4-7) got its interceptions against San the Granada High School only score on a 3-yard run Leandro (6-5). Matadors dominated Wash- from Ajit Parmar late in the The 50 points scored ington, 63-7, at home to ad- fourth quarter with the game were just two shy of its sea- vance past the first round of well decided. son-high total, which came the NCS Division II playoff Granada will host Ten- in a 52-13 victory against bracket. nyson in the second round Livermore two weeks ago. Silvas got his team start- matchup. The Lancers are Amador Valley (8-3) will ed with a 65-yard touch- 8-3 this season after defeat- face undefeated Antioch down run on the Matadors ing Alameda, 30-0, in their (10-0) on the road in the first play from scrimmage. opening round game. second round of the playoff The only thing limiting his bracket this week. Granada 63, Washington 7 production was a head injury Washington 0 0 0 7 -7 suffered in the second quar- Granada 14 14 21 14 -63 Freedom 37, Dublin 12: ter, as Silvas did not play in Freedom running back Ron- Scoring Summary the second half. Granada’s G – Ryan Silvas 65 run (Foster kick) nie Rivers proved to be too other rushers picked up with G – Aaron Andrews 1 run (Foster kick) much for the Dublin Gaels G – Aaron Andrews 2 run (Foster kick) (7-4), as the senior Falcon an additional 155 rushing G – Jason Frost 1 run (Foster kick) yards as a team. G – Andrew Preece 57 pass from Frost scored four touchdowns and “Kids played well,” head (Foster kick) rushed for 237 yards to lead coach Tim Silva said. G – Garrett Hart blocked punt return his team to victory in the first (Foster kick) Photo - Doug Jorgensen A big part of the success G – Scott Plantenga 30 pass from Evitt round of the NCS Division (Foster kick) I playoffs. A strong ground game boosted Granada High School to a dominating 63 to 7 win for Granada’s running game G – Daniel Byrnes 62 interception was its ability to block the return (Foster kick) Rivers scored the first over Washington in the NCS Division II football playoffs. edge. The Matadors six runs W – Ajit Parmer 3 run (Queary kick) four touchdowns for Free- G – Scott Plantenga 48 run (Foster dom (7-4), with three com- of 25 or more yards, most kick) the first round. week of the season, with Isaiah Floyd scored three of which came on sweeps ing on the ground and an- These two teams played Foothill winning, 28-14. In touchdowns and rushed for along the outside of the line Statistics other on a 13-yard pass from each other in the second that contest, running back 128 yards. Rushing – G: Ryan Silvas 13-166, quarterback Joe Sweeney. of scrimmage. Silva refused Aaron Andrews 9-76, Scott Plantenga to signal out any individual 1-48, Earl Mosbey 2-32, Tai Phan Dublin’s defense, which 2-3, Will Mohler 2-3, Jason Frost had only allowed 11.6 points players for the production. 4-(-7). Total: 33-321. W: Ajit Parmer per game in the regular sea- Lesky Earns All-League Soccer Instead giving credit to his 14-91, Mark Colbert 6-39, El-Joshua Allen 2-11, Joel Moore 2-6, Jordan son, surrendered the highest Honors on His Way to MO State Title entire team. Barnum 1-1, Robby Muniz 3-(-23). point total for a single game “I think the whole O-line Total: 28-125. due to Rivers’ performance. deserves credit, and we’ve Passing – G: Jason Frost 4-5-0, Livermore resident Blake play a team sport two of the a spot in the state champi- 82 yards, Tim Evitt 2-2-0, 42 yards. Isaac Weiman recorded got some good backs,” Silva Total: 6-7-0, 124 yards. W: Robby both of Dublin’s touchdowns Lesky earned all-league three sport seasons each year onship. said. Muniz 7-22-1, 52 yards. from inside the 2-yard line. honors in the St. Louis as part of the curriculum The following day, Prin- Receiving – G: Andrew Preece Metro League as a mem- Granada (5-6) scored 1-57, Scott Plantenga 2-41, Tai Phan The Gaels finish with requirement. He said the cipia (19-6-1) went on to touchdowns in all three fac- 2-22, Ryan Silvas 1-4. W: Ajit Parmer seven wins on the season, ber of The Principia Pan- school principal talked him play Kansas City area pow- ets of the game. In addition 4-30, Jacob Kaufman 1-10, El-Joshua their most since it went 8-5 thers varsity soccer team. into Soccer. It was a decision erhouse St. Paul Lutheran to the seven offensive touch- Allen 1-10, Mark Colbert 1-2. during head coach John Lesky, a senior boarding he doesn't regret. He soon (23-1) in the State Champi- downs, Granada recorded a Wade’s first season at Dublin student, played left wing. found out that his coach, onship. With 5:26 remain- Amador Valley 50, San defensive touchdown when in 2011. He was also recognized as Kipp Keller, was his father’s ing in the second overtime, Leandro 21: The Dons Daniel Byrnes scored on a Freedom will next play the team's Most Improved roommate when he attended Principia got a breakaway recovered from last week’s 62-yard interception and a Foothill (10-0). Player for being asked to the same school. pass and their star player, loss to Foothill with its sec- special teams score after a play defense and learn a The Panthers tied for first and league MVP, Kaleb ond-highest point total of the blocked punt from Tai Phan Foothill, first round new position his senior place in Metro League play, Keller, made a clutch goal season, a 29-point victory in that was scooped up by Gar- bye: The Falcons (10-0) year. Lesky arrived at the and then went on to win their for the 2-1 victory. It was the first round of the NCS rett Hart. received the No. 3 seed in St. Louis area prep school in three Class 1 district play- the school's first ever state Division I playoffs. The victory, coupled with the NCS Division I playoffs, fall 2014, transferring from off games and quarterfinal soccer title. Quarterback Ronnie last week’s 51-6 win against and received a bye in the Livermore's Granada High game, advancing them to Lesky will take the winter Jones rushed for 4 touch- Livermore, marks the first opening round. School, where he played the state semi-finals. In the off to prepare for baseball in downs and 175 yards, while time in more than a month Foothill will face Free- baseball. Missouri State semi-final, the spring, where he splits running back Ledre Mc- the Matadors have won dom (7-4) this week, after Shortly after unpacking Principia defeated Sacred time between second base Cullough added a pair of consecutive games. the Oakley-based program his bags on arrival, Lesky Heart in penalty kicks after and shortstop. scores behind a game-high “Actually, no,” Silva said defeated Dublin, 37-12, in was informed he'd have to 100 minutes of play earning

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900 E Stanley Blvd • Livermore • (925) 373-3636 www.leisurecare.com PAGE 8 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Special Adoption Opportunities On Black Cat Friday and Saturday you find the perfect fit for your family with our Meet Your Match survey. Adoption fees will also be reduced on other styles of cats. All cats have been checked by a veterinar- ian, spayed or neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, mi- crochipped, and given ap- propriate vaccinations, de- wormer and flea treatment. A cardboard carrier and a goody bag from Unleashed by Petco go home with each new pet. Standard adoption criteria apply, while “sup- plies” last. Adoptions are handled New artistic director Ofer dal Lal leads a rehearsal. Midnight is among the cats and kittens awaiting a home. on a first-come, first-served Scratch the shopping fied adopters. basis to qualified adopters; list and spend Black Friday Black shoes, coats, dress- animals may not be placed (and Saturday) at the Valley es and handbags fly off the “on hold.” Please allow one Cantabella Children’s Chorus Humane Society picking shelves, but black cats are hour to complete the adop- out the perfect little black often the last to be adopted. tion process. Valley Humane Presents “Candlelight Starlight” cat. Black Cat Friday Week- Society is located at 3670 They go with everything, Seton Catholic Church, 4001 has 226 students rehearsing end runs November 27-28 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Clad in colored T-shirts, and have vibrant person- Stoneridge Drive, Pleas- weekly in Dublin, Pleasan- from 10 am to 4 pm. All Visit valleyhumane.org or about a hundred youth gath- alities that suit any lifestyle. anton. The 1pm show will ton and Livermore. Most black or mostly black cats call (925) 426-8656 for more ered on a recent Saturday for Valley Humane Society car- feature the group’s younger live in the Tri-Valley, but go home fee-free to quali- ries all sizes and can help information. one of their most important practices of the season. Their members — more than 100 some come from as far as chatter faded as the guest K-5th graders in “training Danville, Brentwood, Castro coach called out a series of choirs” — and several selec- Valley, Fremont, Stockton warm-ups. tions by the more advanced and Tracy. Students need to “Stretch your right arm performing choirs who gath- audition for placement in a into the air. Now reach up ered for the recent joint performing choir. No musi- with the left arm.” practice in Livermore. The cal experience is required to “Move your hips to the performing choirs will sing join a training choir. right, to the left, to the right.” their complete repertoire at The youngest training “Shoulders up, and down, the 4pm show. choir (K-1st grade) began up, and down... now double Tickets can be purchased the semester learning to time.” online at cantabella.org/tick- identify musical “opposites” The practice took place ets. Adult tickets are $18 in such as fast-slow, loud-soft at a Livermore church. The advance, $22 after Nov. 30. and high-low. They can now “team” consisted of local 5th Tickets for children under distinguish high and low to 12th graders who sing with 18 are free (up to three per notes on the five-line staff the Cantabella Children’s adult). on which music is written. Chorus. Typically rehears- Celebrating light from Mid-level training choir stu- ing weekly as five smaller the perspectives of Christ- dents (2nd-3rd grade) have groups at three venues, the mas, Hanukkah and Diwali, begun to learn sight singing singers assembled for the the program for “Candlelight and rhythm syllables, and first time this semester as Starlight” includes pieces the most advanced training synchronized voices under sung in nine languages and is choir (4th-5th grade) can one roof. They were gearing accompanied by live musi- recognize musical notes up to prepare for a big event cians. In addition to familiar and basic rhythms on sheet — their upcoming winter songs such as “Silent Night” music. concert. and “This Little Light of Many of Cantabella’s “Their combined efforts Mine,” the choristers will choristers also compete on and talents create synergy. perform a new carol by Brit- sports teams and find a com- It’s more than what each ish composer John Rutter, an mon sense of excitement person can achieve alone,” Estonian composition about and intensity in both experi- says artistic director Ofer dal the aurora borealis (northern ences. Bernardino Navarini, Lal, who joined Cantabella lights), upbeat Hebrew mu- 18, joined Cantabella in this spring from Israel, where sic and a joyous Sanctus by 2012 and has played com- he directed the 150-member Leonard Bernstein. The pro- petitively in Pleasanton’s Photo - Doug Jorgensen Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. gram also features a south- Ballistic United Soccer Club According to organizers, the Race for the Flagpole last Saturday drew a record In a recent conversation, ern Indian Diwali song with since he was 9. He says the number of participants, the weather was outstanding, and the event ran smoothly. dal Lal noted that Canta- professional choreography nervousness he feels stand- Sponsored by Livermore-Granada Boosters, the event raises funds for scholarships. bella “should be a source by a classical Indian dancer. ing on the concert stage is of pride for the community, The concerts will open similar to his adrenalin surge like a winning sports team.” with “Zion Hears the Watch- when rushing onto the soc- Cantabella’s honors choir, men Singing,” a choral pro- cer field for a big game. “I’m under the direction of Eileen cessional by Johann Se- worried about not messing Chang, has brought home bastian Bach. In the earlier up,” Navarini says. “If you gold and silver medals from show, each performing choir hit a wrong note, it’s like Planning for Small Business Saturday the 2009 and 2015 Golden member will enter the venue missing a shot on goal.” The City of Pleasanton, Thanksgiving every year as visit inPleasanton.com as Gate International Festival holding the hand of a child Pleasanton Downtown As- Small Business Saturday. well as partner organization and the 2012 World Choir in one of Cantabella’s train- sociation, Visit Tri-Valley, Small Business Saturday is a websites to discover all of Games, and was invited to ing choirs. “When you bring Pleasanton Chamber of day dedicated to supporting Pleasanton's retail shop- perform at the 2013 World together singers of different Commerce and Hacienda, the small businesses that cre- ping locations, and visit Vision International Choral ages and levels, there is a are working together to en- ate jobs, boost the economy shopsmall.com to find local Festival in South Korea. mentorship that is natu- courage the Pleasanton com- and preserve neighborhoods merchants that have joined On Saturday, Dec. 12, rally created,” dal Lal says. Singing alongside more munity not only to shop in around the country during the Small Business Saturday Cantabella Children’s Cho- Pleasanton on November 28, one of the busiest shop- rus will perform 1pm and experienced choristers helps campaign by offering special instill in young singers that Small Business Saturday, but ping times of the year. In 4pm concerts at St. Elizabeth promotions or discounts. “they’re going somewhere consider shopping "small" to Pleasanton, small businesses with this. It’s something support local businesses this having between 1 and 100 with a future.” holiday season and through- employees provide more Interfaith Meeting Slated This semester Cantabella out the year. than 23,000 jobs. Numerous organiza- Pleasanton merchants "When a terrible attack and South L streets, Liver- tions have joined the na- are encouraged to visit is launched by ISIS against more, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, tional campaign, founded by shopsmall.com to obtain innocent civilians, such as with a reception to follow. Livermore Cinemas American Express in 2010, tools to market their stores. the ones in Paris, moderate, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, mockingjay pt 2 (pg13)-cc 12:40 1:20 3:40 4:20 6:40 7:20 9:40 declaring the Saturday after Shoppers are encouraged to well-meaning persons of the Muslim, Jewish, and Bahai mockingjay pt 2 (pg13)-dbox 2:20 5:20 8:20 Muslim faith are marginal- faiths will participate in the mockingjay pt 2 (pg13) 12:00 3:00 4:00 5:55 7:00 9:00 10:00 ized as many people do not program. This will be an the night before (r) 1:35 4:20 7:05 9:50 distinguish between moder- opportunity for people of all spectre (pg13) 12:00 1:00 3:30 4:30 7:00 8:00 the peanuts movie (g) 12:00 1:00 2:25 3:25 4:50 Donations, Volunteers Sought for ate Muslims and extremists. faiths to join in celebrating 6:05 7:15 8:30 9:40 In the valley, over the the ability to work together the martian (pg13) 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 Community Thanksgiving Dinner past four years , Interfaith to make the valley an accept- love the coopers (pg13) 1:25 4:05 6:45 9:25 Interconnect has brought ing, caring place in which the 33 (pg13) 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 Since 1993, the Livermore Community Thanksgiving together sixteen congrega- to live." my all american (pg) 1:15 Dinner has hosted an annual Thanksgiving Dinner for preview Tuesday, NOv 24: tions of a variety of faiths The public is encouraged creed (pg13) 7:00 10:00 the good dinosaur (pg) 7:00 9:10 residents of Livermore and the Tri-Valley, serving about to learn about each other's to attend, and may register victor frankenstein (pg13) 7:00 9:45 1300 Thanksgiving Dinners to Senior Citizens, Veterans, traditions, to celebrate the at http://interfaiththanksgiv- preview wednesday, NOv 25: and residents. differences and similarities ing.eventbrite.com creed (pg13) 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 This year, the Livermore Community Thanksgiving Din- the good dinosaur (pg) 1:30 4:10 6:50 9:30 of our diverse cultures and victor frankenstein (pg13) 2:00 4:40 7:20 10:00 ner will be hosting the 333rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to form friendships. 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Nature Programs Indian life to learn about the first RSVP, contact Michael Duong, are also very appreciative of line at www.redcrossblood.org. vironment. Proceeds from all A November Night Hike people who lived in this area. Vice President of Public Rela- our customers for joining with Sponsor code is: Knights4588 sales benefit Tri-Valley Haven’s will be offered Sat., Nov. 21 by There will be replicas of tools tions at [email protected] us to make this annual effort for The drive will be held in the programs for domestic violence, the Livermore Area Recreation to look at and a game or two. food banks such a success," said large hall at St. Michael Church sexual assault and homeless and and Park District ranger staff. Please call 925-960-2400 for Chris Farotte, meat and seafood on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 family services. directions. Canceled if raining. Food Bank Meet Ranger Glen Florey at 6 Throughout the month of director, New Leaf Community p.m., 326 Maple St., Livermore. p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, There is a $5 per vehicle Markets. parking fee at either entrance November, for every 10 pounds Coat Drive 1051 Wetmore Rd. of Smart Chicken® purchased at Open Seven Days Local insurance agency, Daylight saving time has to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 donation is requested to help New Leaf Community Market in Blood Drive The Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Gene Morgan Insurance, is gear- ended, but the winter cold isn’t Pleasanton, one pound of Smart The Knights of Columbus Store, located at 116 North L ing up for the Holiday season by quite here yet which makes support the programs unless other fees are specified. Partici- Chicken will be donated by will be partnering with the Street, Livermore, has expanded hosting a coat drive for families November an amazing time New Leaf and Smart Chicken’s American Red Cross to hold the its hours and is now open seven in need in the Tri-Valley. The for a night hike into the park. pants may call 925-960-2400 for more information. producer to the Alameda County Knights' annual blood drive. It days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 agency is collecting new and Participants may see some early Community Food Bank. will take place on Sat., Dec. 12. p.m. Located across the street gently used coats at their Liver- Leonid meteors on this hike, New Leaf has donated 1,423 The Red Cross has over 130 from the Sunday Livermore more office located on 2020 4th which will be about 4 miles Toastmasters pounds of Smart Chicken, years of experience providing Farmers’ Market, the Haven Street. Coats for school-aged round-trip. Search for creatures Toastmasters International, equivalent to almost 1,200 humanitarian aid – including thrift store offers affordable children are most in need! of the night as the hike goes a non-profit organization, de- meals, to the food bank since more than 70 years of supplying clothing, furniture and house- Gene Morgan Insurance is through the park. Canceled if velops public speaking and the Pleasanton New Leaf store blood to those in need. hold items. open Monday through Friday raining. leadership skills through prac- was opened at 3550 Bernal Ave Each pint of blood col- “We’re already getting re- from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Times Gone By will the tice and feedback in local clubs in 2013. Since 2006, when New lected can help save up to three quests for holiday decorations,” closed daily from 12:00 pm – topic of the Sun., Nov. 22 pro- since 1924. Leaf first launched the program lives and will touch the lives said a volunteer as she arranged 1:00 pm for lunch. They will gram. Meet Ranger Dawn Soles Amador Valley Toastmas- in Santa Cruz County, New of so many more. Members of a display table filled with mugs, be accepting donations during at 10 a.m. at Sycamore Grove ters is hosting an Open House Leaf has donated over 21 tons the community are invited to figurines and table top decora- regular business hours. The Park Reservable Picnic Area. on Thursday, December 10th of Smart Chicken to food banks participate. tions. drive will end on 12/18/2015. Come learn about the daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at in the communities it serves. Thank you for considering The Tri-Valley Haven Thrift If there are questions regard- life of folks who lived here long Mimi’s Café Restaurant on 4775 “New Leaf is very ap- being a donor, we’ll be looking Store was completely renovated ing the coat drive, or to make ago – what type of foods they Hacienda Drive Dublin. There is preciative of Smart Chicken’s forward to seeing you at the by a team of volunteers from arrangements to drop off some- ate, games they played, how no need to feel pressure to par- producer, MBA Poultry, for blood drive. Asbury Methodist Church thing, please contact Michelle they hunted and much more. ticipate in a first club meeting. their generous support of those To schedule a donation call prior to its grand opening last Morgan at (925) 447-2565 ext. Take a brief look into California For more information and to in need in our community. We 1.800.733.2767 or sign up on- year, and offers a bright and 218 or michelle@genemorga- well-organized shopping en- ninsurance.com

John P. Woodruff serves on June 23 of 1964.. and how he met her. They enthusiast who was happiest High Hopping by his side. John P. Woodruff was Bob was a creative en- held hands by her bedside in nature. He enjoyed kayak- School Carl graduated from born in Shelby, Ohio on gineer and artist who loved and Nancy smiled that day ing, hiking, skiing, running, and Livermore High School in February 22, 1942. He died woodworking. Every year when he said those words. and viewing wildlife. worked 1966. After graduation, he on November 11, 2015. John for Christmas, he gave a She was the love of his life Bob is survived by his for worked for General Mo- was living at his second handmade wooden proj- and he was the love of hers! sisters Kathy Raymond Lock- tors in Fremont until he ect to family and friends home in Boulder, Colorado, Bob is survived by chil- and Mary Miller, brothers heed was drafted into the Army. and his art decorates their dren Bob Myers (Cathy) of He served his country on when leukemia took his life. Bill Macsteves and Stuart Martin. homes today with style. He Burney, Joy Fischer (Rich- Steves, numerous nieces Dominic the front lines in the Viet- John came to Livermore also enjoyed photography ard) of Livermore, grand- and nephews, and extended enjoyed nam War from May 1968 in 1964 to work at Lawrence and loved to take photos of to March 1970 with the 5th children Ashley Virgilio family members. NAS- Livermore National Labora- his beautiful wife and the (Anthony), Brandon Fischer Infantry Division, A Co. tory. He worked at LLNL scenic Monterey coastline. and Tony Myers, and other Friends and family are CAR 1/61 (DMZ 68 and Khe Sanh until his retirement in 2002. His daughter was inspired grandchildren, great grand- invited to attend a service racing, 69). Carl was named as one John is survived by his by his photography growing children and many nieces on Tuesday, December 1, motocross, coin collecting of the “Original Rambos” wife, Sherry Woodruff, their up and loves taking pictures and nephews that he loved 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Cal- and quality time with family by his fellow soldiers due daughter, Nancy Woodruff today! From philosophy, so dearly. laghan Mortuary, 3833 East and friends. He was a man to his war time contribution. Salomone, and two grand- art, writing life-experience He said to his grand- Avenue, in Livermore, CA. with an incredible spirit, full He was the ultimate “out- children, Marco and Julia stories to share, drawing, daughter a month before Burial to immediately fol- of patience, strength, and a doorsman”; from his love of Salomone. bowling, and golfing; he he passed, “My spirit will low at St. Michael Cemetery, wonderful sense of humor. animals to his love of hunt- A memorial service was a busy man. Besides his always live on with you… 3885 East Avenue, Liver- Dominic will always be ing, fishing, trap-shooting, will be held at Holy Cross involvement with being the Don’t let anyone fool you.” more, CA. remembered as a kind heart- playing horseshoes, riding Lutheran Church, at 1020 President of Toastmasters, We will miss this honorable In lieu of flowers, the ed, hardworking young man motorcycles and riding his Mocho Street on Saturday, he was also a Free Mason man very much and his family is requesting do- with a heart of gold. ATV. November 21 at 1:00 p.m. in 1957. Bob was appointed courage in life will live on nations to the Wounded Dominic was preceded Carl was dedicated to In lieu of flowers, please Industrial Chairman of the in us! Every time we’d leave Warrior Project in Bob’s in death by his father, Bob being a strong support and donate to the Cystic Fibrosis United Crusade. He worked him after a visit through the memory. Gomez and is survived by influence for those less for- at Fibreboard as a Plant Foundation at www.cff.org . years, he’d always say to us his mother, Ann Gomez, tunate and in helping change Manager in Antioch, CA with a smile, “Hasta La Vista Sharyn (Shari) his brother Bob and sister many people’s lives for the where he met his wife-to-be Baby!” Well, here’s to you Tammy, his step-brother better. Robert Oran Myers Nancy. Two years later, they Anne Castro Bob - Hasta La Vista Baby, Joe, his Grandmother Pau- Carl was preceded in Robert Oran Myers (91) were married on June 16, Sharyn (Shari) Anne Cas- death by his father, George back at ya!” line Floyd, his Godmother died on Thursday, November 1951 at the Congregational tro, maiden name Giliberti, Cragholm; his grandpar- 12, 2015 in Redding, CA. Church in Antioch and were passed away after a 25 year Maribeth Sayre, along with ents, Christian and Gudrum Pamela Winkler a host of aunts, uncles, neph- Robert was born on January married 64 years before her Resident of Livermore battle with cancer, on No- Cragholm and Samuel and 31, 1924 in Sacramento, CA passing three weeks ago. July 22, 1943- Oct. 18, 2015 vember ews, nieces, cousins, and Gladys Walker; also, pre- to parents Eunice Nebeker They were inseparable in Pam passed away Oct. 16, 2015 extended family members. ceded in death by many and Charles Myers. Robert life and are together again 18th. She is survived by her at her aunts, uncles and cousins. (Bob) in Heaven. loving husband of 43 years, home in Carl Samuel Cragholm We are all painfully aware was an He also enjoyed music Dick, Pleasan- Oct. 6, 1948-Oct. 16, 2015 that life can never be the Eagle in his life, whether it was her ton. Carl cherished his family same again, that yesterday is Scout playing trumpet in school, and his many close friends. over, and those relationships and mother, She singing baritone in the three was As the years passed, his once rich with his presence fam- church choir, playing guitar sisters, born in commitment to both never have ended. The mere fact ily knew as an adult, or dancing up a faltered . that Carl left behind a blank early on storm on the dance floor with seven Oakland space in our lives that can- children, to moth- He would that he’d Nancy to his favorite tunes! travel at not ever be filled is a well touch Music was always a part of eight er Mary last min- deserved tribute to this man. the the family’s life growing grand- and fa- ute’s no- He brought life and laughter world up, with jazz playing in the children ther John, and raised in tice to with him everywhere he with his background on evenings at and three adopted daugh- Castro Valley. A graduate provide went and was admired for honor, giving heart and love. home or holiday music at ters. She touched many of Canyon High School in strength doing what he wanted to do Robert graduated from C. Christmas. We felt an ap- more lives and will be truly 1966, Shari then went on to and sup- with his life. K. McClatchy High School preciation for music and it missed. earn her Home Economics port Carl is survived by his in 1942 and then enlisted always filled our hearts with Friends and family are degree from San Jose State. for his fiancée/life partner, Cynthia in the US Marine Corps joy. His legacy of music will invited to attend her Cel- She loved to bake, spend friends Rae Weller; step-daughters, on October 16, 1942. Bob always be with us! ebration of Life, Nov. 28, time with her friends and and their Rachel Mount and Michele was a Radio Repairman, a Bob and Nancy had two 2015 at Callaghan Mortuary family, and trips to Disney- family when their lives were (Scott) Herriott; grand- sharpshooter, and a Cor- children. Their memories of in Livermore at 12:00 pm. land. ending. daughters, Sierra Brianne poral (CM) (TM) who had yearly summer Tahoe vaca- In lieu of flowers dona- She is survived by her Carl was known for his Mount and Lillian Mal- a weapons qualification of tions at the family cabin and tions may be made in Pam’s son, Gabe, grandson, Grady, unselfish deeds, his larger ynn Herriott; grandson, Rifle Marksman. Bob served Bob hiking with his son on memory to: Disabled Ameri- daughter-in-law, Missy, sis- than life character, and his Thomas Michael Mathews; in the Hawaiian Islands area, the Horsetail Falls trail was life history that is far greater great granddaughter, Sophia Guam, MI Okinawa, Ryukyo can Veterans www.dva.org ter Joni, and mother, Mary. a highlight to remember. Special thanks to the amaz- than his humble personal- Brielle Mount; his mother, Islands, Japan from Apr. 2, Frequent ocean visits to ing nurses at Valley Care and ity led us to believe. Carl Dorothea Cragholm; sister, 1945 to Feb. 7, 1946. He Carmel and Aptos became Robert Blayne Steves Carol (Paul) Slichter; niece, Lifelong Resident her angel of an oncologist, loved to talk about the good participated in operations additional memories that times, the hilarious stories, Leann (Pete) Misthos; neph- against enemy forces; Oki- of Livermore Dr. Raj. we’ll never forget. They Aug. 6, 1961 – Oct. 31, 2015 and adding his sarcasm in ew, Denys (Amy) Van Arkel nawa, Ryukyu islands, June moved to Walnut Creek and In lieu of flowers, a dona- regards to, “They call it the ; great-nieces, Devyn, Ken- 16-21, 1945, and in the oc- Robert Blayne Steves tion in Shari's memory to a lived in their home they passed away after a long Golden Years, ya right!” sie and Kaelyn Van Arkel , cupation of Japan on Aug 30, loved for 35 years until re- cancer non-profit of your illness. His kind and gentle Our hero, best friend, and and numerous cousins. 1945. In WWII, he was in the locating to Redding in 2005. choosing would be greatly masked prankster passed on In lieu of flowers, please 3rd Battalion, Fourth Marine Bob was a dedicated, hard- spirit touched many. appreciated. (A few sugges- make a contribution to your Robert “Bob” Steves to that ultimate motorcycle Regiment, The Sixth Ma- working husband, father, tions; Standup to Cancer, and ATV road trip in the favorite Veterans foundation rine Division. In particular, son, friend, grandfather, and was born in St. Jude Children's Research sky. Carl was born within (e.g., Disabled Veterans, he participated in the final great grandfather who taught Reno, NV. Hospital, Susan G. Komen minutes after his twin sister, Wounded Warriors), or to battle of the Pacific Theater everyone values of life and He attended Breast Cancer Foundation, Carol Ann, at the St. Paul’s the Valley Humane Society known as Sugar Loaf Hill. family. He was also a very Livermore Save the Ta-Tas Foundation) Hospital in Livermore to in Pleasanton, CA. He received a Good Conduct giving man to those around schools, "In the end, it's not the George and Dorothea Crag- A Celebration of Life will Medal, American Campaign him. His gentle and kind per- gradu- years in your life that count, holm on October 6, 1948, be held at the Livermore Metal, Asiatic Campaign sonality will live on forever. ated from it's the life in your years." with his life on earth end- Veterans Building on 5th Medal, and a WWII Medal. One favorite memory of the Granada Abraham Lincoln ing October 16, 2015. Carl and L Street in Livermore The Fourth Regiment was grandchildren is dressing High, and passed doing what he loved on Saturday, November 28th selected to have the honors up in his Santa hat and bells attended to do, riding his ATV with from 2:00-4:00 p.m. of landing and occupying Ja- around his waist and passing Sacramento Dominic Paul Gomez his close friend, Dennis Dominic Gomez ended pan when the War was over. out presents from under the State University earning his journey on this earth When he returned home Christmas tree. numerous certifications in Wednesday, November 11, from the war, he was honor- A hospital nurse asked Engineering. Bob worked as ably discharged on Feb. 18, 2015 at the age of 42. him a few months ago to a Ranger with the East Bay 1946, and he used his GI bill A California native, Dom- tell her his wife’s name. He Parks District and served in to earn his Bachelor of Sci- inic was born in Livermore, rolled his eyes and replied the U.S. Army. ence Degree in Engineering with a smile, “My love.” graduated from Granada at UC Berkeley where he The nurse said that was the Bob was an avid outdoor also competed on the fenc- perfect answer! On October ing team. He continued his 13, 2015, Bob looked at military duty through the Nancy, pointed at her, and Obituary/ United States Navy Reserves said, “That woman over as a Lieutenant (0-3) and there is a Jewel” as he told Memoriam Policies was discharged from the Re- others of stories in their lives Obituaries are published in The Independent at no charge. There is a small charge for photographs in the obituaries.

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(continued from page 4) golf course built in Liver- lation in the valley grows, even though many seniors failure to meet the terms of Golf Course. It took 6 years November 11, 2015, wrote more. As such it is an icon of one can expect more play at rely on use of these carts. their lease or of their request for the situation to reach about the expansion of the the City. The City purchased Springtown. Springtown Golf Course for a subsidy until just 3 this point and more than 3 “Tech Giants” and stated the course from the builder To "Save Springtown serves people of all ages short months ago. And it’s months should be allowed “Where are the extra people and HOA around 1970-71 Golf Course" it is impera- who enjoy a slower pace been only one month since to find solutions. It isn’t the going to live? Where are and that Council assured tive for a huge number of of play in a friendly, casual that operator went bankrupt golf course that failed. those 2 million additional the HOA it would remain players to attend the Council environment, some of whom greatly accelerating the ini- people expected to flood the a Golf Course in perpetuity meeting December 7, 2015, may not have other options. tial timeline we were given. BART-ACE region over the next gen- (Webster: Endless Time). It 7:00 pm at the Elks Lodge Some people base their Until that time, we trusted that the City as Landlord John Cotton eration going to sleep?” and may well be “Endless Time” across the street from the case for conversion of Livermore where will they play golf? now means at most 50 years! clubhouse. Springtown Golf Course to was overseeing their Les- see, per the terms of the There has been recent Springtown was the first If Quinn is right and popu- open space on the financial talk about the importance Golf Course Advocate troubles the course has faced 2009 lease, which included since 2007, as well as on its requirements for an annual of extending Bart to connect Gail Travers with the ACE commuter Livermore currently distressed physical profit and loss statement Tri-Valley Conservancy’s condition. But 2007 was just and a written report detail- line. Problem: How many Debate on the future of ing all rounds and revenues years in the future? It seems Springtown Golf Course has the beginning of a hard time for the entire country and information. If the City had to me that a very near-term 2015” Jeans & Jewels” been actively underway for come to residents sooner the past few weeks. Some open space and parks cost improvement should be fea- money too. And parks don’t with information on the fail- sible: Scheduling shuttles to Nets Big Bucks people are suggesting con- ings of Sycamore Landscap- by Laura Ness verting the course into some generate revenue, unless meet each ACE train either you count parking. Prior ing, the situation could have at the Vasco or downtown A safari theme always brings out the adventurous among version of open space. But been resolved much sooner, the crowd: there are those natural born leaders who happily there are a significant num- to 2007, records show that without the need for crisis Livermore stops for a non- don their hunting guide garb, looking for all the world like ber of people who appreciate the operators of Springtown management. Springtown stop express run to Dublin the history of Springtown’s Golf Course were paying the doesn’t need more parks, Bart and the reverse. No- they’re ready to take you on a tour around the lee side of City of Livermore as much a rhinoceros. Then there are those secret jungle cats who 50-year-old community icon but its residents do need charge shuttles to and from and are doing all they can, as $90,000 a year. So, the an appropriate amount of major tech employers for like to flaunt their leopard prints and tiger stripes. You can’t potential is there. And many help but think of big game with such a theme, and there to see its survival is given time to sort out all options, ACE ticket holders seem to a fair chance. I fall into the of us are very concerned that including the possibility work very well at the Great were several stuffed lions (not Felix and certainly faux) loss of our golf course will to pose with (I confess I did that) and lots of safari/game latter group. of preserving Springtown America ACE station. Oxford Dictionaries de- result in development of a auction items to choose from, including an “Out of Africa” significant portion of course Winemakers Dinner hosted by Richard & Candice Dixon fines an icon as being: “a person or thing that people lands, in trade for the money MONARCH BUTTERFLIES of Les Chenes Winery, which was won by Tarric & Emily to create these parks. Park It column by Ned MacKay El-Sayed for $2610. Lucky them! Candice is not just a admire and see as a sym- bol of a particular idea or There are already nearly Every year starting at about this time, monarch butterflies fabulous hostess, she’s a terrific chef, and the menu looked 25 acres of neighborhood congregate at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont, where jam-packed with tasty sounding game. way of life.” People deter- mine what is iconic to them. parks in Springtown, com- they shelter for a couple of months as part of their compli- The entire evening of merriment that was “Jeans & Jew- plete with walking trails, dog cated, multi-generational, migratory life cycle. els: An Evening on Safari,” grossed $143,540, which was Many of us see Springtown Golf Course as iconic, as parks, baseball diamonds, Although the numbers vary, many butterflies usually nearly double the results of last year. Talk about netting some soccer fields and play- cluster shingle-fashion in the park’s eucalyptus groves, big bucks. There were lots of firsts for this event beyond representing our history and our way of life, and we grounds. A person I spoke occasionally forming fluttery clouds in the sunbeams. It’s the monies raised to support the Tri-Valley Conservancy’s with recently, who regularly a beautiful sight. mission of wildland preservation for all native wildlife, are saddened to see its im- The Ardenwood naturalist staff schedules a series of age publicly degraded and visits Marlin Pound Park’s which more than occasionally includes us. These included dog park, commented on programs from now through January to help the public view record-setting attendance, with 335 people, many of them even sadder to see it closed how few people she sees the insects and learn how they propagate. new to the affair, enjoying the evening of merriment at Casa to play. We feel we’re in actually use the park. And The next monarch programs will be at 11 a.m. and again Real at Ruby Hill. danger of losing something I learned from LARPD that at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28. Meet The festivities began with copious cocktails and wine, irreplaceable, something Springtown is actually over naturalist Christina Garcia at the Ardenwood Granary for passed appetizers like shrimp on grits and the opportunity to with intrinsic value to our served, in terms of neighbor- a talk and then walk to the grove to see how many of the be served by one of the Tri Valley’s mayors. Mayor David community. hood parks. orange and black beauties have arrived. Haubert of Dublin, Mayor John Marchand of Livermore and Springtown itself was es- Another subset of open Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Mayor Jerry Thorne of Pleasanton each served as bartender tablished in the early 1960’s space advocates propose just north of Highway 84 (the Dumbarton Bridge approach) for 15 minutes to raise funds to support TVC's Fund-A- as one of the first senior conversion of golf course in Fremont. For information, call 510-544-2797. Need, in this case, the preservation of burrowing owl habitat communities in California. lands into a larger communi- in North Livermore. The total raised was $876.00, which Its name comes from the ty park, similar to Sycamore Lake Chabot in Castro Valley is the destination for the Livermore’s Mayor Marchand the clear winner with over natural springs that were Grove Park. However, Syc- Wednesday Walkers on Nov. 25. This time it’s a strenuous $550 in tips. He’s being served notice to expect much stiffer prevalent here, at the time. amore Grove Park is located but scenic 10-miler circumnavigating the lake. Meet at 9:30 competition next year! But it’s easy to forget his- on the outskirts of residential a.m. at the Lake Chabot Marina on Lake Chabot Road just After the silent auction with its 42 items was closed out, tory, to take for granted what development, not intimately north of town. Wear sturdy shoes; bring a snack and water. the crowd was seated to a cozy meal by Beet’s Catering, one sees every day. So it connected to the back yards There are regular Saturday and Sunday strolls exploring which included braised oxtails and a fabulous butternut is with Springtown Golf of at least 250 homes, as is different parks each week with naturalists as guides. The squash puree, served family style. Lively and bouncy auc- Course. Many people don’t the case with Springtown hikes range from one to five miles. There’s one from 10 tioneers, Amy Smith and Annie Jackson roused the crowd know or don’t remember the Golf Course, where many a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Redwood Regional with quite a stirring rendition of the national anthem, then history of our community. of these homes have back Park in Oakland to view serpentine. Meet at the Trudeau rallied the group through 12 Live auction lots, interspersed They don’t understand the yards no deeper than 8 ft. Training Center at 11500 Skyline Boulevard, just south of with games, including PLINKO and a raffle for a Gift Card golf course is by design with no fencing. This design the intersection with Joaquin Miller Road. For information, basket valued at over $500. Springtown’s centerpiece, is standard along golf course call 510-544-3187. its heart. fairways and it works in this A 52-card raffle netted the winner, Leslie Marie, a pair of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch will brilliant diamond loops from Barons Jewelers. Jeff Cranor Built in 1966, Spring- context, as golfers don’t town Golf Course is Liver- loiter and are always moving host its last mine open house of the 2015 season from noon was the winner of the Cupcake and Champagne prize caus- to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. ing additional merriment to break out at his table, which in- more’s original links style on to the next tee. And golf golf course. It’s a regulation course managers monitor the Visitors will be able to take free, self-guided tours of cluded members of the Nottingham and 3 Steves wine clans. course, for non-golf playing about 1,000 feet of underground workings in the park’s The lucky winner of the Golden Paddle, a $2500 value to- length, nine-hole course that allows use of all golf clubs traffic. But public parks restored 1930s-era silica sand mine. You have to be seven ward the Live auction or Fund-A-Need, was Linda Thissell. invite everyone and there’s years or older for the self-guided tour. The naturalists of- She used the Golden Paddle to purchase the Tahoe-Donner and handicap scoring, which shorter Executive courses no control over who enters fer activities for younger children just outside the mine Live auction package, which she claimed for $6,000. and what they do. entrance, and the nearby underground Greathouse Visitor Other high-grossing auction lots included An Evening do not. This is important to people who play golf. In As for the contention Center is open to all ages free of charge. at the San Jose Sharks ($3,000), Big Sky Resort donated supporters of the golf course Nov. 28 and 29 will be the last days this year when by Bill and Sandy Thomson ($4500), Skybox tickets to addition, our golf course allows carts on the course, have had enough time to guided mine tours will be available for a $5 fee. After that a Warriors Game ($3000), Dinner at the Kings Table at solve its challenges, resi- the underground mining museum and Greathouse visitor Rubino ($4500) and Winemaker Blending Experience and which the Executive Course center will be closed until March of 2016. at Las Positas does not, dents were not informed of Food Pairing with Karl Wente ($2,250). The South African Sycamore Landscaping’s For more information about the mines and other Black Photo Safari went for $6,000. Diamond Mine programs, call 888-327-2757, ext. 2750. Mark your calendars for next year, when Jeans & Jewels 2016 will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Casa FILM FESTIVAL Real at Ruby Hill. This is the first time the event will be on (continued from page one) a Friday evening, and you’re encouraged to make plans to spend the night nearby, because this event will be bigger and South Livermore Avenue built a vibrant arts com- lighting technology in films, and energy to the festival more fun than ever. Plus, there will probably be some very will serve as venues for the munity with a connection the festival will explore weekend. Teams will be fun things to do in Livermore wine country the next day. Film Festival. to the sciences through the advances in filmmaking given a sealed envelope to Scott Kenison, LVPAC’s longstanding influence and techniques, such as sophis- be opened at the start of the executive director is enthu- involvement of Lawrence ticated 3D digital animation competition that contains a siastic about adding the new Livermore National Labora- that enhance filmmakers’ list of several items, such as EDUCATION tory, Sandia National Labo- (continued from page one) film festival this season. ability to engage audiences a local landmark, a specific “Although LVPAC offers ratories, and other local sci- with their storytelling. visual element, or a word/ have responded showed reserve funds in the budget. a variety of live entertain- ence and technology-based “The LVFF will expand quote, that must be incor- interest in English Learner In another action, trustees ment and arts experiences at companies. The city also has the range of arts and en- porated into their short film. classes and career-technical appointed parents Grace the Bankhead and Bothwell some notable connection to tertainment in Livermore Although the team size is education. Leung, Heidi McFadden throughout the year, film as science-based films. Scenes and throughout the entire open, there will only be The district plans to start and Mark Torres-Gil to the an art form has rarely been for the major motion picture Tri-Valley, where no other room for a limited number with evening English Learn- community members por- included. We are very for- Star Trek: Into Darkness festival of this scope is cur- of teams to participate in the er classes for adults at one of tion of the district's Local tunate to have Lynn Monica (2013) were filmed on site rently offered. We will be Ironman competition. the high school campuses in Control Advisory Commit- serving as LVFF Director at the Lab and the recent box bringing new independent More information, in- the winter-spring semester tee (LCAC). The committee as she brings extensive ex- office hit, The Martian, was films to local audiences and cluding a link to the official next year. The program will advises the school board on perience working with digi- based on a novel by Andy hope to attract interest from LVFF Call for Entries, film be expanded as more money program and budget priori- tal film assets through her Weir, who worked briefly at filmmakers in all regions, categories and submission becomes available through ties, as required by the legis- corporate positions in high the Lab. possibly even international- instructions, is available at a consortium that includes lation from the state's Local tech companies, as well as "Livermore native Josh ly, since online entries have http://www.livermorefilm. Valley and south county Control Funding Formula. a personal passion for film Cooley was a screenwriter no geographic restrictions,” and film festivals.” org/ The LVFF committee school districts and Las The board asked staff to and the voice of Jangles, Monica said. continues to seek program Positas College. The funding recruit four more members According to Monica, the clown, in Pixar’s latest Livermore is in a unique The 24-Hour Ironman sponsors, support services, originates with the state. No by the Jan. 12 board meet- animated film, Inside Out, competition, which is be- and volunteers for all aspects district funds will be used. ing. Deadline for applying position to illuminate how which uses its engaging the sciences and arts inter- ing organized for the LVFF of the Film Festival and the On another item, the is Jan. 6. People who are characters and storyline to by Jeanie Haigh, director event weekend. Contact board voted unanimously to interested in being appointed connect. 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Singh’s Diner Inc, 38660 TO PLACE persons taking jobs less limitation or discrimination FILE NO. 510921 by a Corporation ANNOUNCEMENTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Lexington St #523, Fremont, A CLASSIFIED AD than $500 must state in their based on protected classes, The following person(s) do- The registrant began to trans- 155) NOTICES NAME STATEMENT CA 94536 OR advertisements that they are including race, color, religion, ing business as: Bullnosing act business using the ficti- FILE NO. 511132 This business is conducted LEGAL NOTICE IN “NOTICE TO READERS: not licensed by the Contrac- sex, handicap, familial status and Shaping Construction tious business name(s) listed by a Corporation THE INDEPENDENT, California law requires that tors State License Board.” or national origin. IVPC does Services, 11761 Bloomington above on 5/2/1994. 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She is part of a committee that has been working on a project called "Stoneridge Creek Served," a collection of veterans' Photo - Doug Jorgensen stories both during and fol- Congressman Eric Swalwell congratulated a veteran after he was presented with lowing their service. one of the quilts. "In an effort to catalog lenge: would they help us soldiers struggling with war their experiences, we've By Carol Graham been gathering the stories One by one they began honor our World War II vet- demons at 2 a.m., but in her erans by making 21 Quilts mind's eye she saw them of residents who came to to rise - 21 in all, men and the aid of their country dur- women. of Valor?" said Kelly. "They wrapped in and comforted calmly answered, 'Of course by beautiful quilts. ing these important periods Their faces flashed across in our nation's history," said the screen as their names we will.' Stoneridge Creek "Since then, Quilts of made a generous donation Valor has become a grass- Kelly. 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"These mountains of material, and in the SC library. senior-living community on "Stoneridge Creek November 11th. are not just gestures; they're countless thousands of profound statements of the stitches to produce original, Served is a work in progress "At the previous years' and our hope is to include ceremonies, we recognized devotion of the quilters to star-spangled works of art. their art and the esteem in But these quilts are so much profiles on every resident veterans in general," said who served," said Kelly. resident and event organizer which our honorees are more than fabric and thread held." and batting and binding. "The stories aren't just about Kate Kelly. "But this year, their service; we go on to tell because they're our older The Quilts of Valor They represent a heart beat- Foundation is a nonprofit ing in unison with a veteran's about what they did after. It's veterans, we decided to do fascinating reading. We have something special for the launched in 2003 by a moth- heart." er who was "ten seconds The ceremony was at- physicists, astronomers, WWII vets." engineers, doctors, and the Seven months earlier, from panic" while her son tended by 300 community was deployed in Iraq. She members, including Con- former head of AARP here Kelly initiated a secret proj- - an incredible range of oc- ect which resulted in each of envisioned post-deployment gressman Eric Swalwell, the veterans being surprised to receive a specially-made quilt during this year's cer- emony. "In April, we approached the Quilts of Valor group in the Amador Valley Quilt Guild with a daunting chal-

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Ten Tenors Perform First of A Wide Range of Holiday Programs The Bankhead Theater, a group of students while ditional and contemporary along with the Bothwell studying at university in seasonal favorites. Arts Center, will host a Brisbane, Australia in LVPAC Presents offers variety of music and dance 1998, The Ten Tenors have audiences an opportunity events to celebrate the emerged as Australia’s to experience artists and holiday season. “Rockstars of the Opera” music from countries and Known for their colorful known worldwide for cultures worldwide all year repertoire and breathtaking- singing “opera without long. This holiday season, ly pure vocal arrangements, the boring bits.” All ten Celtic musical traditions The Ten Tenors, Australia’s are professionally trained are well represented in two premiere classical-cross- in classical or musical different events. “Christ- over vocal group, opens theater and their sensa- mas with the Celts” at the holiday season at the tional vocal harmonies the Bankhead Theater on Bankhead on November have been descried by December 1st heralds the 28th with “Home for the Variety magazine as “truly return of the musicianship Holidays” at 2:00 and 8:00 incandescent.” They have of The Celts, who pre- pm. The season continues performed on stage with sented a lively exploration throughout December with such superstars as Rod of the Celtic influence on classical music and dance, Stewart, Willie Nelson, and American music earlier this Celtic celebrations, and a Keith Urban, and appeared year. Made up of Irish- and traditional Mexican posada, “Oprah’s Ultimate Austra- Scottish-born, as well as before closing with the re- lian Adventure” singing an Irish-American musicians, turn of Roy Rogers and the exclusive performance for the Celts combine ancient Delta Rhythm Kings with Oprah Winfrey o the beach and modern instruments special guest Carlos Reyes at Hamilton Island. The to produce a joyful and for the annual LVPAC New Ten Tenors “Home for the passionate blend of Celtic Year’s Eve Celebration on Holidays” on November tradition and 21st century December 31st. 28th opens the holiday style. “Christmas with The The Ten Tenors program of 'Home for the Holidays' Music Originally formed by season with a mix of tra- (continued on page 6) LAS Plans Program of Music Inspired by Fairy Tales, Childhood Stories

By Patricia Boyle Livermore-Amador Symphony (LAS) opens its fifty-third regular season with “Symphonic Stories” on Livermore-Amador Symphony Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. The first concert of the season, conducted by Lara Webber, contains music inspired by fantastic fairy tales and childhood stories. It will feature the prelude to Humperdinck’s opera “Hänsel and Gretel,” Ravel’s “Mother Goose” Suite, and Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” Suite. Livermore Mayor John Marchand, will narrate Prokofiev’s musical story “Peter and the Wolf.” The concert will open with the prelude to Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera “Hänsel and Gretel,” for which Humperdinck’s sister, Adelheid Wette, wrote the li- bretto. Humperdinck was an assistant to Richard Wagner, and Wagner’s influence can be heard in the tuneful and expressive music. The opera is based on Grimm’s fairy tale of the same name, but Hänsel and Gretel survive in Humperdinck and (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY (continued from front page)

Wette ‘s less severe version of the story. In 1890 Wette from Charles Perrault’s well-known seventeenth-century and narrating. The concert will also feature a special asked Humperdinck to write music to accompany a few books of fairy tales. “Sleeping Beauty” was Tchai- guest, the Cantabella Children’s Chorus, and conclude songs she had written for her children to perform for kovsky’s second ballet, and was first performed in 1890 in with an Instrument Petting Zoo. The afternoon concert is Christmas. Afterwards, they developed the musical pieces St. Petersburg. Webber says, “I think it's some of his most free, but tickets are required. into an opera. compelling ballet music—lush and romantic, with a little The evening concert begins at 8:15 PM. There will not Webber explains the appeal of the prelude, “Hum- fun in the middle (the cat).” be a prelude talk, but Webber will provide brief commen- perdinck's lullaby that opens the prelude to his opera At 3:00 in the afternoon, before the Livermore Holiday tary during the concert. The Symphony Guild will host ‘Hänsel and Gretel’ would calm any child, and what is Parade, Livermore-Amador Symphony will present a spe- a post-concert reception in the lobby. Ticket information particularly beautiful is that Hänsel and Gretel sing it to cial, free concert at the Bankhead Theater. The afternoon for both concerts can be obtained at (925) 373-6800 or at themselves and each other when they are lost and alone performance will be geared toward families and children, www.livermoreamadorsymphony.org. in the woods. Equally marvelous is the childlike joy and and will feature “Peter and the Wolf,” with Mayor March- enthusiasm found in the heart of the prelude, a perfect encapsulation of the opera in just a few minutes time.” Next, the orchestra will play Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter Cantabella Chorus Joins Livermore-Amador and the Wolf,” with narration by Mayor, Marchand. Prokofiev composed the musical fairy tale in 1936 at the invitation of the Moscow Children’s MusicalTheater. The Symphony for Free Family Concert idea was to compose music that would entertain, but also by Patricia Boyle the Wolf” at the invitation ther), clarinet (cat), oboe This performance is un- introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. Livermore-Amador of the Moscow Children’s (duck) and booming kettle derwritten by a $5,000 do- A different instrument represents each character in Pro- Symphony, directed by Theater. Prokofiev had drums (hunters). nation from Shea Homes, kofiev’s story about a bright young boy who outwits a big Lara Webber, will present two children of his own, Mayor John Marchand, with support from the gray wolf with the help of his animal friends. The strings "Symphony Storytime & and knew how to capture a who will narrate the story Livermore Valley Perform- represent Peter, French horns stand for the wolf, and a Surprises: A Free Fam- child’s imagination. of “Peter and the Wolf,” re- ing Arts Center Bankhead spritely flute portrays the bird. There are several more ily Concert" on Saturday, A different instrument members listening to “Peter Theater. characters, brought to life by the oboe, clarinet, bassoon, December 5, 2015 at 3:00 represents each character and the Wolf” during his The concert is free, but tympani and bass drum. The instruments and narration are PM in the Bankhead The- in this musical fairy tale own childhood. For him, tickets are required. Patrons interwoven to tell the tale. ater at 2400 First Street in of brave Peter who, with one of the joys of narrating holding free tickets will This will be Marchand’s third time narrating at the Livermore. his animal companions, the tale for children is to need to arrive at the theater Bankhead Theater, and his first time with the Livermore- The concert will feature confronts a wolf that has see the expressions on their thirty minutes prior to con- Amador Symphony. He grew up in a house full of music Sergei Prokofiev’s musical emerged from the forest. faces when they see live cert time to ensure seating. of all types, from jazz to classical. Marchand has special story, “Peter and the Wolf,” The strings represent Peter, theater for the first time, Ticket information can be memories of “Peter and the Wolf,” having listened to with Livermore Mayor French horns stand for the and when they’re intro- obtained at (925) 373-6800 the Disney version of the story many times on a 33 1/3 John Marchand narrating. wolf, and other characters duced to the characters of or at www.livermoreama- rpm record when he was a child. He says that to be at the The performance will also are portrayed by the flute the story through the instru- dorsymphony.org. Livermore-Amador Symphony rehearsal and hear the include holiday favorites (bird), bassoon (grandfa- ments. music of “Peter and the Wolf” come together is magic. and seasonal selections He loves the passage when Peter goes out to the meadow. with the symphony’s guest, “It’s uplifting and brings out feelings of youth, the bra- Cantabella Children's vado and courage of childhood, when we would go off Chorus, directed by Ofer without fear, battling dragons.” dal Lal. The concert will Following “Peter and the Wolf,” the orchestra will conclude with an Instru- perform Maurice Ravel’s “Mother Goose” Suite. Ravel ment Petting Zoo in the originally wrote “Mother Goose” as a piano duet for his lobby. Children will have friends’ children, Mimi and Jean Godebski. Ravel was a hands-on experience a bachelor, but whenever he visited the Godebskis, he with different musical would play with the children and tell them fairy tales, instruments while meeting some of which he created himself. In 1911 he orchestrated members of the symphony the piano duet into five movements, portraying “Sleep- and chorus. This special ing Beauty,” “Tom Thumb,” “Empress of the Pagodas,” concert, approximately fifty “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Enchanted Garden.” minutes in length, will be Webber describes the mood of’ Ravel’s suite, “In the completed in time for fami- second movement of his “Mother Goose” suite, he per- lies to attend the Livermore fectly captures a child’s feelings of being lost and alone, Holiday Parade. and searching for something familiar. Each movement of This performance is Ravel's “Mother Goose” Suite is like a little miracle—a geared towards families perfect gem, each one a unique and marvelous story.” and children, and aims to The concert will conclude with a suite from Pyotr engage the imagination of Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Sleeping Beauty,” which was our listeners as we ap- commissioned by the director of the Imperial Theatres in proach the holiday season. St. Petersburg. The tale of a princess who is awakened The composer Sergei Cantabella Children's Chorus from a long, enchanted sleep by love’s first kiss came Prokofiev wrote “Peter and THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 3 Tickets Now Available Concert in January to Benefit Arts in the Schools Program

Tamriko Siprashvili, States as a soloist and Records and XCP in France and with Moscow Radio director and owner of In- chamber music performer. to produce CDs. Tamriko Tchaikovsky Symphony, spire Academy of Music She played with venerable is a Steinway artist as well Zwickau Philharmonishes, and Arts, and Temirzhan orchestras such as Leipzig as director and owner of Sacramento Philharmonic, Yerzhanov will be return- Gewandhaus, Zwickau Pleasanton’s Inspire Acad- San Luis Obispo Sympho- ing to perform another Philharmonishes, Budapest emy of Music and Arts. ny, Vogtland Philharmonie, two-piano concert on Janu- Symphony Orchestra, and Temirzhan Yerzhanov The Symphony Orchestra ary 23, 2016 at the Amador Georgian Philharmony has toured in 12 countries of India. He has appeared Theater in Pleasanton. All Orchestra. in solo, chamber music proceeds from this concert She has also performed (continued on page 5) will benefit the Pleasanton in such halls as Berlin Cultural Arts Council's Konzerthaus, Moscow (PCAC) Arts in the Schools Big Hall and Small Hall Program in Pleasanton. Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Entitled “An Evening Rachmaninoff Hall, Gnes- of Inspiration” the concert sin Concert Hall, Georgian will include Brahms Sonata Philharmonic, Bela Bartok for Two Pianos in F minor, National Concert Hall in Opus 34b, Tanhauser Budapest, Moscow and St. Overture by Wagner, and Petersburg Philharmonic Pictures at an Exhibition by Halls, Dvorak Concert Mussorgsky. Hall. Tamriko Siprashvili Tamriko Siprashvili made appearances on Radio has performed concerts Russia, Voice of America, throughout Europe, Russia, Temirzhan Yerzhanov (left) and Tamriko Siprashvili will Deutsche Radio Berlin, Georgia, Chili, Argentina, perform in concert to raise funds for PCAC's Arts in and on Italian Radio. She Late Nite Big Bad Canada, and in the United the Schools. has worked with Nimbus Catechism Voodoo Daddy CATECHISM CLASS MEETS HIGH-VOLTAGE, STANDUP COMEDY FEEL- GOOD SWING Donor Issues Challenge; Will Match Up to Fri NOV 20 8pm Sat NOV 21 8pm $100,000 in Donations to LVPAC A donor has stepped forward artists as well as groups to work on art and refine their and offered a $100,00 chal- craft. LVPAC also supports our community by providing lenge as part of the Livermore free concerts, free performances in our schools, as well Valley Performing Arts Center discounted youth tickets. By supporting LVPAC, I am (LVPAC) year-end funding supporting all these and more activities and investing in a drive. Now through December future that is very bright indeed.” Pacific Chamber A Flock of 31st, LVPAC has 6 weeks to In order to promote the challenge drive, LVPAC has Symphony secure $100,00 in donations, launched a campaign aimed at current and potential do- Seagulls TWO TREASURES: which will then double in value nors. With only 6 weeks and $100,00 at stake, the Center BEETHOVEN AND PROKOFIEV RETRO NEW WAVE ROCK thanks to the $100,000 matching gift. created customized materials and is sending out invita- Fri NOV 27 8pm “This is a tremendous opportunity for Livermore Arts,” tions asking for the community’s support. Additionally, Sun NOV 22 2pm says Development Director Chris Carter. “I cannot tell LVPAC is launching social media and email campaigns in you how thrilled we are by the generosity of this individu- order to drive traffic to www.lvpac.org where supporters al and the absolute vote of confidence it gives our mission can make a pledge immediately. All proceeds from this and programs. Clearly this is a very generous patron who drive will support the Bankhead Theater and the Bothwell believes in the value of art and how it can impact our Arts Center. Additionally, all pledges, even if the pay- community.” ments run into next year (or years), will count towards the This first ever challenge drive comes from an anony- $100,000 challenge. mous donor and long-time supporter of the arts. “I support “We believe we can meet this goal,” says Carter. “We many arts, environmental, youth and community organi- know we have tremendous community support and we Christmas with zations. But, I support the Livermore Valley Performing incredibly grateful for that.” The Ten Tenors The Celts HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Arts Center the most because its programs impact the As with most performing arts centers, 40% of SPIRITED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION whole community. The Bankhead Theater has programs LVPAC’s total operating budget comes through giving. Sat NOV 28 2 & 8pm for everyone including: Livermore Valley Opera’s Ma- Ticket sales only cover 60% of the total overhead. Tue DEC 1 7:30pm dama Butterfly, Stunt Dogs, Chinese Acrobats, Richard Information and tickets for programs can be found at 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org Marx, Ballet Folkloric Mexicano, and many more. The the ticket office (925) 373-6800, online at www.lvpac.org, Bothwell and Art Annex offers space for individual or via the new LVPAC mobile app. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Youth Orchestra Makes Its Debut in Dublin Concert By Carol Graham Moscow Philharmonic, the Gyeonggi Philharmonic For a project with the highest aspirations, Parnassus Orchestra and the Perm Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet provides a prophetic name. Theatre. Towering 8,000 feet above the azure Corinthian Gulf, Yerzhanov attended the Moscow Central School of Mount Parnassus is sacred to Apollo, the Greek god of Music, and earned his Master's degree in Piano Perfor- music, and home to the nine Muses, including Euterpe - mance from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. the musical inspiration nicknamed the "giver of delight." His career took off when he won first place at the Robert A continent away, in Northern California's Tri-Valley, Schumann International Competition for Pianists and two world-renowned musicians launched their project, Singers in 1993. He has performed at London’s Wigmore Orchestra Gradus ad Parnassum ("steps or ascent to Hall, New York's Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and perfection"). the Moscow and St. Petersburg Philharmonic Halls. "We felt it was time for a different type of music edu- As for the Inaugural Concert's program, Yerzhanov cation to be introduced in the Bay Area," said Temirzhan noted, "Vivaldi's Four Violins Concerto (performed by Yerzhanov, artistic director for the Orchestra Gradus ad Eric Wang, Bryan Sun, Anne Plescia and Alexandra Zhu) Parnassum (OGP). "In pursuit of accessible art educa- is a rare piece even on professional stages, and opera Singing at last year's 'Messiah' event. tion, gifted and devoted children are left neglected. We arias (performed by mezzo-soprano Anna Yelizarova) are would like to fill this gap, offering a truly artistic and unheard of in youth orchestras. Pieces were chosen for New Location for Annual professional environment that's appropriate to children’s their originality, as well as to suit players' abilities, and skills and minds, with high-end training and creative will include works by Brahms, Schubert, Bizet, Albinoni, Sing-It-Yourself Messiah guidance." Weber, and Svendsen." After holding auditions last spring, the OGP's "In- General admission tickets are $20, or $12 for students Valley Concert Chorale will host its annual augural Concert" will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, and seniors, and are available at http://www.brownpaper- “Sing-it-Yourself Messiah” where the community is November 22, at Dublin's Center for the Performing Arts tickets.com/event/2403132. The Center for the Perform- invited to sing Handel’s choral masterpiece. & Education. ing Arts & Education is located on the campus of Dublin The “Sing-it-Yourself Messiah” will take place "This is a significant moment in the history of Dub- High School, 8151 Village Parkway. on Fri., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at a new location, lin, as the first year-round youth orchestra plays under "We hope the audience will appreciate how strong Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., high-profile conductor Imant Kotsinsh," said Yerzhanov. artistic guidance can transform children in a good way," Livermore. "Both he and I are products of Russian schools, arguably said Yerzhanov. "The young performers, aged 10 to 17, For the past 10 years, VCC’s “Sing-it-Yourself the best in the world, and we've both had international will gain mental stamina, self-discipline and experience Messiah” is the Tri-Valley holiday tradition. The careers." playing in an orchestra. By next season, the Orchestra event is open to all singers in the community who Latvian-American Kotsinsh served as the resident Gradus ad Parnassum is set to become a major player not will join in singing Part I of Handel’s great choral conductor for numerous orchestras, including the Bolshoi only in the Tri-Valley but in the Bay Area." masterpiece, also known as the Christmas portion of Theatre and Monterey Symphony, as well as making For more information, visit the Orchestra Gradus ad “Messiah," ending with a powerful rendition of the guest appearances with such notable orchestras as the Parnassum page on Facebook. “Hallelujah Chorus." “This is our tenth year of hosting the event for the community,” says Valley Concert Chorale President Bobby Jensen. “Each year the number of Pleasanton Downtown Association to Host singers increases with well over 100 singers from around the Tri-Valley and beyond. It’s great being Two Special Holiday Events This Weekend able to offer this musical experience to the area, complete with professional soloists and accompani- Downtown Pleasanton comes alive with the sights, p.m. at the starting location, Firehouse Arts Center located ment by our internationally-known concert pianist sounds and tastes of the holiday season on November 21st at 4444 Railroad Avenue. If the event is not sold out, tick- Daniel Glover.” and 22nd. Two special events will draw more than a thou- ets will be available for $45 cash or check only. Singers are encouraged to bring their own copy sand people to Main Street for one fun-filled weekend. On Sunday, November 22 from 4-7 p.m. downtown of “Messiah,” though there will be some copies The third annual Holiday Spirit Stroll on Saturday, shops and restaurants usher in the holidays with festive available to borrow. The event is also open to those November 21 from 5 - 8 p.m. brings together 26 down- decorations, twinkling lights, banners, beautiful window who wish to listen to the performance. town merchants paired with local breweries, wineries and displays and holiday treats. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets may be ordered bars for a festive night sampling beer, wine and cocktails. This year’s festivities include free photos with Santa by calling (925) 866-4003, by visiting the Chorale’s Participants are encouraged to dress up to participate in Claus at the Museum on Main located at 603 Main Street website at www.valleyconcertchorale.org. the Ugly Holiday Sweater contest for a chance to win a along with a special visit from Disney’s Frozen characters More information about the Valley Concert Cho- downtown gift card. Elsa and Anna and other favorite characters from Story- Tickets are available for $40 online at Pleasanton- book Smiles. There will be carolers, bell ringers, flutes – rale is available at www.valleyconcertchorale.org Downtown.net as well as at Redcoats Pub – 336 St. Mary all singing and playing your favorite holiday tunes. or by calling the general information line at (925) Street and Studio Seven Arts – 400 Main Street. Tickets Visit www.PleasantonDowntown.net for more details 866-4003. can be redeemed on Saturday, November 21 from 4:30-7 about events.

Tami Shepherd and Jesus Mesina place high at ACP's an- nual convention Two Las Positas College Students Win Awards

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 5 Bothwell Arts Center to Las Positas Students Receive Top Offer Arts and Handcrafts at Awards at College Media Convention Downtown Livermore Event The annual Earlier Than Handmade products always the premier organizations the Bird event on Novem- feel more personal to me. I for student journalists on ber 21 will kick off holiday love knowing I'm support- the continent." shopping. Shoppers are ing someone's passion," The ACP awards, which invited to wear your paja- says Chris Condon of were given out at the end mas to shop in Downtown Modesto. “I look forward of October in Austin, Tex., Livermore from 7 a.m. to to coming to the event." honor the best individu- 11 a.m. The Bankhead Theater als and publications in Joining the event, and Bothwell Arts Center two-and-four-year colle- will be the Bothwell Arts are sponsoring the art fair Jewelry by Diana Carey giate journalism across the United States and Canada. Center offering arts and that will take place along and paintings by Diane Open to any student on fine handcrafts for sale in with Livermore Downtown Meredith will be among staff at an Associated the lobby of the Bankhead Inc.’s Annual “Earlier Than the items. Collegiate Press member Theater. Offered will be the Bird Shopping Cel- Jesus Mesina (left) and publication, entries are unique and original hand ebration” from 7 am – 11 Tami Shepherd recognized. judged by teams of profes- made items created by Tri- am. The Art Fair is free. sionals with experience Valley artists for a one-of- Pajamas are encouraged, and expertise in the area of a-kind twist to holiday gift but not required. Two Las Positas Col- Mesina faced tough each particular contest. giving. DOWNTOWN lege students, Jesus Me- competition dominated "The Las Positas Meet the artists, watch STORES sina and Tami Shepherd, by four-year universities, College Mass Commu- some demonstrations, and Downtown stores will received top individual with Shepherd falling only nications program offers find that special something be open during the early awards at the Associated to University of Texas El students the opportunity among jewelry, fabric art, hours, offering specials, College Press National Paso and Mesina ranking to create and share work photography, and original including giveaways to College Media Convention behind University of Cali- through a student newspa- artwork including acrylic, those wearing pajamas. on Oct. 31. fornia Los Angeles, Uni- per, a student magazine, a pottery, glass art and more. It’s one big slumber party Shepherd, the current versity of Miami and Iowa radio station and a video “Handmade items are in Downtown Livermore. Avenue and First Street. editor-in-chief for LPC's State University. Commu- class. The classes are fun more than just a product. Free gift to those in For more information Naked Magazine and nity College of Denver was and challenging, and they There is love, creativity Pajamas at Lizzie Foun- call Livermore Downtown newspaper, The Express, the only other two-year can lead students to the and uniqueness that shows. tain, corner of Livermore Inc., 925-373-1795. received second place institution to place in either next step in their careers. in the ACP 2015 Photo category, finishing sixth Some of our students Excellence Feature Picture in Design of the Year Best go directly to work after category for an image of a Illustration. finishing the program. plus-sized woman, dressed "I am honored to Others transfer to four-year only in a bra and under- work with students as institutions, and the newly PIANO CONCERT wear, holding up a dress in talented and dedicated as approved transfer degree in (continued from page 3) front of her frame that is Tami Shepherd and Jesus Journalism makes transfer too small to fit her volup- Mesina," said Melissa more accessible," said in venues such as London ratkeri," Exhibition,” a work which tuous figure. The photo Korber, mass communica- Korber. Wigmore Hall, Berlin the highest connects music with the accompanied a Naked tions faculty and program This year's awards mark Konzerthaus, Leipzig Ge- title in his visual arts--since funds Magazine story, "My Beau- coordinator. "Tami is an the fourth time since 2010 wandhaus, Moscow Tchai- native Ka- from the performance will tiful Body," detailing the accomplished photogra- that LPC student journal- kovsky Conservatory, Paris zakhstan. benefit the visual arts in the body-positive movement. pher and journalist. Her ists have been honored at Salle Gaveau, New York “To Pleasanton schools. Mesina, an illustrator professionalism inspires the annual contest. Former Carnegie Weill Recital, my knowledge, no two The concert will take for The Express and Naked everyone on the staff. This Naked Magazine writer Moscow and St. Peters- of the few International place on January 23, 2016 Magazine, also placed high international award serves and editor, Brenda Cruz, burg Philharmonic Halls, Schumann Gold Medalists at 8 p.m. at the Amador in his category, Design of to shine the spotlight on was recognized in 2010 Deutsche Radio Berlin, in the world perform con- Theater, 1155 Santa Rita the Year Illustration. The Tami's excellent work when she won third place Hong Kong Radio, Radio certs like this,” said Dave Rd., Pleasanton. Reserved image Mesina created, a for both The Express and for Best Feature Story and in 2012 when she finished Russia. A graduate and Wright of the Pleasanton seating tickets are avail- drawing of Bill Paskewitz Naked Magazine. Jesus - an artist and Las Positas captured the essence of Bill second in the Reporter of former faculty member of Cultural Arts Council. able now: $35 adult; $30 the Year category. In 2013, his alma mater he became Last year’s concert was Senior; $20 Student; at the professor - ran in the Dec. Paskewitz in his memorial 5, 2014 edition of The drawing. A careful and pro- The Express website, LP- an international educator a sell out and raised over Firehouse Arts Center Box CExpressNews.com, was a and opera conductor. He $12,000 to benefit arts Office--online at www. Express after Paskewitz's fessional illustrator, Jesus untimely death. The black brings his critical eye and finalist in the Online Pace- was awarded ‘Best Perfor- in Pleasanton schools. firehouse arts org/events, and white creation earned attention to detail to every maker category and placed mance of 2007’ title by San by phone at (925) 931- How appropriate that the Mesina a fourth place illustration. It is no surprise sixth in Best in Show at Francisco Classical Voice program includes Mus- 4848, or in person at 4444 finish. that his work has earned that year's convention. and ‘Yenbek Sinirgen Qai- sorgsky’s “Pictures at and Railroad Ave, Pleasanton. Both Shepherd and him high honors in one of 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 A Flock of Seagulls to Land at Bankhead with New Wave Music One of the most recognized new wave bands of the too late to be true new romantics and instead, pioneered 1980s, A Flock of Seagulls, arrives in Livermore to play a more sleek and robotic dance-pop sound. Their track the Bankhead Theater on Friday, November 27, 2015 at “Telecommunication,” off their debut extended play (EP) Mike Score 8:00 p.m. released in 1981, became an underground hit in European While they seemed to be as well-known for their disco and new wave clubs that year. bizarrely-teased haircuts as for their hit single "I Ran (So Riding on the success of “Telecommunication,” A Far Away),” A Flock of Seagulls is credited with helping Flock of Seagulls signed a recording contract and released to establish both the era’s distinctive musical style and their debut album the following year. Their first single, new wave look. Their songs, including “Wishing (If I “I Ran,” received heavy rotation on the fledgling mu- Had a Photograph of You),” and “Space Age Love Song,” sic video channel MTV in 1982, climbing up the U.S. as well as the Grammy Award-winning instrumental music charts to reach the Top Ten and making A Flock of “D.N.A.,” remain emblematic of the era. Seagulls a staple band for MTV. Their hit song “D.N.A.” Tickets for the single performance of A Flock of off their debut album won the Grammy Award for Best Seagulls on November 27th are $42 or $59 for adults and Rock Instrumental Performance in 1982. The original $16 for students. band broke up in the mid-1980s and was reassembled by A Flock of Seagulls was started in 1980 by Mike Score Mike Score in 1989, releasing the single “Magic” before and his brother Ali when they were living in Liverpool, going on to tour worldwide. Score has also established a England. Score, a former hairdresser who sang lead solo career, his debut album “Zeebratta” was released in vocals and played keyboards, and his brother, who played 2014. drums, were joined by fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in on the bass and guitarist Paul Reynolds. Described as downtown Livermore. Tickets to all performances can be emerging from the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new purchased at the box office, by calling 373-6800 online at romantic movement, A Flock of Seagulls arrived a little www.lvpac.org, or via the new LVPAC mobile app.

PROGRAMS FOR THE HOLIDAYS (continued from front page) Celts” combines ancient with the traditional posada, Amador Symphony’s con- sounds of the Mississippi of hope that leaves every- Celtic Christmas Irish and Scottish Christ- a procession led by Mary cert season opens later that Delta and modern day one ready for the holidays. Concert and Gathering: mas carols dating back and Joseph, and shares evening with “Symphonic rock and roll. Immediately Tuesday, December 1 at Following a casual potluck to the 12th century with the vibrant spirit of the Stories,” a full program following the performance, 7:30 p.m. buffet dinner, a concert modern drum beats and Mexican culture through that also includes music by a festive reception with “Symphony Storytime by the Gabe Duffin band pop vocal styles. festive songs, colorful cos- Humperdinck, Ravel, and sparkling wine and desserts and Surprises” Free Fam- and special guests offers The following weekend tumes, and lively dancing. Tchaikovsky. will be held in the theater ily Concert: Livermore holiday music and other on December 13th, the Founded in 1967 by Carlos Opening on December lobby. Amador Symphony and tunes with irresistible Irish Bothwell Arts Center will Moreno-Samaniego, Ballet 12th, Valley Dance Theatre More information and Cantabella Children’s Cho- flair. Sun., December 13, host its “Celtic Christmas Folklórico Mexicano draws will present their charming tickets for the holiday rus perform “Peter and the potluck at 6:00 p.m., con- Concert and Gathering,” a on the artistic variety of full-length production of events are available now Wolf” and other seasonal cert at 7:00 p.m. Bothwell community celebration that Mexico’s different regions, the world’s most famous through the Bankhead The- songs and melodies. Sat., Arts Center starts with a casual potluck filling the stage with a classical ballet The Nut- ater ticket office at (925) Dec. 5 at 3:00 p.m. “The Nutcracker” is dinner buffet and fin- dazzling display of holiday cracker. A local tradition 373-6800, online at www. “Symphonic Sto- staged by Valley Dance ishes with a lively concert traditions from across the for nearly three decades, lvpac.org, or via the new ries”: Livermore Amador Theatre in an elegant full- featuring the Gabe Duffin country. VDT offers eight perfor- LVPAC mobile app. Symphony presents music length production with Band. Known for his rich The Bankhead Theater’s mances of the holiday 2015 Holiday Events: inspired by fantasies and orchestral accompaniment. Irish ballads and lively Resident Companies will favorite accompanied by “Home for the Holi- fairy tales, Prokofiev’s Eight matinee and evening Irish folk tunes, Duffin and also offer programs in De- the Valley Dance Theatre days”: Australia’s Ten Peter and the Wolf, Hum- performances from Decem- his special guests serve up cember. Before the annual Pit Orchestra. Tenors bring soaring perdinck’s Hansel and ber 12th to 20th. favorite Christmas tunes Livermore Holiday Parade Bringing the year to a versions of “Joy to the Gretel, Ravel’s Mother Annual LVPAC New with an irresistible Celtic winds through downtown close on December 31st, World,” “Sleigh Ride,” Goose Suite and Tchai- Year’s Eve Celebration: flair. A local tradition for on Saturday, December slide guitar master Roy “Feliz Navidad” and other kovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. Roy Rogers and the Delta the past half dozen years, 5th, Livermore Amador Rogers and the Delta holiday favorites to create Sat., December 5 at 8:15 Rhythm Kings are joined the event is a fundraiser for Symphony and Cantabella Rhythms Kings with spe- a magical experience for p.m. Bankhead Theater by special guest Carlos the Bothwell Arts Center. Children’s Chorus will take cial guest, world-renowned the whole family. Satur- “Navidad en Mexico”: Reyes for an evening of On Sunday, Decem- the stage inside the Bank- harpist/violinist Carlos day, November 28 at 2:00 Ballet Folklórico Mexicano original blues-infused ber 6th, Ballet Folklórico head Theater for a free Reyes, return to the Bank- and 8:00 p.m. Bankhead share the holiday joys of music, followed by a tive Mexicano brings a special family concert beginning at head Theater for the An- Theater the Mexican culture in a reception in the theater “south-of-the-border” 3:00 p.m. The program will nual LVPAC New Year’s “Christmas with The dazzling afternoon filled lobby immediately after the afternoon showcase to the include the musical suite Eve Celebration. Rogers Celts”: Exhilarating music, with colorful costumes, vi- show. Thurs., December Bankhead Theater with all “Peter and the Wolf” by consistently stretches the from ancient carols to brant music and traditional 31, at 8:00 p.m. Bankhead the fun and excitement of a Sergei Prokofiev, as well boundaries of the slide gui- popular songs, are played dancing. Sun., December Theater true holiday fiesta. “Navi- as familiar holiday songs tar, finding his own bridge with lighthearted humor, 6 at 2:00 p.m. Bankhead dad en Mexico” begins and melodies. Livermore between the traditional offering an eternal message Theater THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 7 Help Available for Open Enrollment for Covered California and Medi-Cal By Sarah Bobson Axis Community Health has heard from Tri-Valley residents seeking information about Open Enrollment for Covered California health plans and Medi-Cal. Axis Mike Score counselors are helping people navigate the application Kepler’s Bookstore: Part II process by phone and in person. “Axis’s certified enrollment counselors are assisting In the 1960s, when Clark Kepler was in grade house. When arrests were finally made, my sisters and people in getting the best plans possible,” says Alex Gar- school, he thought that going to his father’s bookstore I were taken out of school to Berkeley to stay with cia, Community Relations Coordinator for Axis. “People was a fun thing to do. He remembers the store as be- friends. At one point, Kepler’s was bombed.” Clark renewing their plan or enrolling for the first time should ing a cavernous mystery, but mostly he remembers the says the staff would sit in their cars at night and watch call us – there is no charge.” cigarette butts that were scattered everywhere. “When the store to make sure that nothing would happen. Open Enrollment began November 1st, and ends on I wasn’t in school, I didn’t wear shoes, so when I’d When things calmed down and got boring, they quit. January 31, 2016. Covered CA offers plans from private visit the store I’d leave with black feet because the How did this violence, something that Roy Clark insurance companies for U.S. citizens and documented floor was always filthy. When I’d go there in the was so against, affect young Clark? “I was young immigrants. Plans are based solely on: age, family size, mornings, Dad would put a push broom in my hands enough to know that there were scary things happen- zip code, and income – no one can be denied coverage and say, ‘Sweep up the dust and the cigarette butts. ing, but personally I didn’t feel a lot of fear; I think due to pre-existing medical conditions. Covered CA also provides eligible people with financial assistance that can The store was on El Camino Real, so dirt would blow that’s because I was too young and ignorant to know. lower monthly costs up to 90%. in from the road. Back then, people smoked indoors. I didn’t see fear in my dad. In response to having his Counselors are assisting people who need to enroll When they’d finish with their butts, they’d drop them life threatened, he bought a large flashlight and a Rott- in Medi-Cal or renew their Medi-Cal. To qualify, an on the concrete, stomp them out, and move on.” weiler. The dog became a wonderful family pet that individual must meet appropriate requirements and have Young Clark liked to read the Mad Magazines on we loved for years.” Nevertheless, after that, the fam- an income of less than $16,200. A family of four qualifies the shelves. As he got older, he began to pour through ily left the South Bay, moving first to Shasta County, with an income of less than $33,500. the counterculture newspapers and periodicals. “There and then to Grass Valley. In-person assistance at Axis is free and available in was no Internet, so that was the only way that cutting- In 1982, Roy, diagnosed with Parkinson’s Dis- English and Spanish during business hours Monday edge ideas were disseminated at that time.” He also ease, asked Clark to take over managing the store, through Friday, as well as some evenings and Saturdays, liked looking at the psychedelic posters, which he but Clark, 21 years old at the time, didn’t feel he was at locations in Livermore and Pleasanton. To make an ap- pointment, call Axis at (925) 462-1755. says were on the walls because of the young people, ready to do that. He wanted, as he says, to engage in Axis is also holding Covered CA information sessions hippies and draft resisters, who his father, Roy Kepler, activities to “save the world.” When his father tried on a regular basis at local libraries and other locations: employed. “They had a say in how the store was run. to sell the business, Clark says he had an aha moment • Dublin Library: 1st & 3rd Mondays through the end Dad never would have selected psychedelic posters. where he realized that instead of saving the world he of of January, 1:00-4:00pm, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin He was buying European art calendars and re-cre- had a chance to save his parents and the family busi- • Pleasanton Library: 2nd & 4th Fridays through the ations of the masters. It was the young hippies who ness. “Once I made the decision the do it, I realized it end of January, 10:00am – 1:00pm, 400 Old Bernal Av- really made it the funky, weird experience that it was.” was the right thing to do.” enue, Pleasanton A number of musicians, entertainers, and intel- What does Clark think is the legacy of Kepler’s • Covered CA & Medi-Cal Basics Presentation: lectuals hung out at the store, including Joan Baez, Bookstore? “So many people were influenced by December 15, 6:00-7:00pm, Livermore Public Library – Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, Peter Albin of Big Kepler’s,” he says. In addition to Joan Baez, David Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore • Information Table at Open Heart Kitchen: January Brother and the Holding Company, and David Har- Harris, Jerry Garcia, Peter Albin, Stewart Brand, 15, 4:00-6:00pm. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1255 Hopyard ris (anti-war activist and ex-husband of Joan Baez), Steve Wozniak, and Walter Carr, Kepler’s helped Road, Pleasanton. Stewart Brand (who Clark says got a lot of materials spawn several other bookstores in the Bay Area: A For more information, please visit: www.AxisHealth. for The Whole Earth Catalog from Kepler’s), Steve Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, Printer’s Inc., org. Wozniak, and Walter Carr (Menlo Park native who and Cody’s Bookstore in Berkeley. founded the Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle in “It touched so many people’s lives. It was a life June 1973). “There were all these characters there,” changing, coming-of-age experience for so many Dublin Launches Annual Clark says. “It was just like watching a show.” people. When I came to work there in 1979, I had a However, not all was entertainment at Kepler’s. series of conversations with customers who at that Holiday Giving Program Not everybody agreed with Roy Kepler’s radical point were middle-aged. When they found out I was views or the way he ran the bookstore. the owner’s son, they would tell me these stories This holiday season, join the City of Dublin in giving “In August of 1968,” Clark remembers, “there were about why Kepler’s was so important. Everybody had to residents in need. Each year, the City coordinates a attacks on the store, not only because of the book a different story, but they all went something like this: community-wide charitable donation effort on behalf of displays, but also because of Dad’s activism. The store ‘When I was young, I heard about Kepler’s. A friend residents and businesses. was a magnet for young people and their ideas, but it told me it was a cool place to go and I ought to check Visit the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin Senior Center also became a target.” Clark says that a hatchet was it out.’ Kepler’s meant so much to them at that age. or the Dublin Shannon Community Center and Preschool thrown at a picture of Chairman Mao in the display In the 60s and early 70s, Kepler’s was ground zero to select a gift tag representing a wish from a neighbor window. There were also threats. “I think it was a Sat- for the culture of that time. Today, Kepler’s is still the in need. Purchase the requested item, wrap it, and return it, along with the tag, to the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin urday morning when my mother picked up the phone place where you can go to get books, but back then, Senior Center or Dublin Shannon Community Center by and heard someone threatening to kill Dad.” Roy Kepler says, it was lightning in a bottle in terms Friday, December 11, at 5:00 p.m. Clark says their neighbors rallied around them. of it being a whole cultural phenomenon.” The gift will be delivered in time to brighten the holi- “They’d sit up nights and keep watch on the Kepler day season for someone less fortunate. For more informa- tion, call (925) 833-6645. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Special Fall Exhibits: On view through lery in the old Carnegie Library, 2155 info on Theme Challenges, Membership flight tasting, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m December 5. The Harrington Gallery Third St. in Livermore. Wednesday & Opportunities. For more information, email curt@ and Firehouse Arts Center present through Sunday, 11:30 to 4:00. Admis- Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last laspositasvineyards.com. Fri., Nov. works by two distinct artists in the sion is free. Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at 27, open Black Friday and all weekend public exhibition areas. Prolific Los Ga- Artists at Work, a new monthly event, Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 offering case specials on 2011 Estate tos artist Ed Lucey will be exhibited in the second Thursday of each month First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- Petite Sirah and 2012 Muscat Cannelil. the hallways galleries. Lucey’s paint- features a new artist and artists at tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via Sun., Nov. 29, "Sunday Funday" wine ings in oil are of the Central California work at the Livermore Downtown Art the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- and cheese pairing flight, 11:30 a.m. farmlands. Oakland artist Jon Steven Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring to 4:30 p.m. in the tasting room. Walters has created two paintings Show and Tell, Artists are invited to some music to share with the group. For more information, email curt@ specifically for the Grand Atrium exhibit a monthly function at the Bothwell Ukuleles are available for purchase. laspositasvineyards.com space. View during Firehouse Arts Cen- Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. Brewzza Palooza, Black Friday, Nov. 27, ter open hours. Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Young Artists’ Studio has openings in its Eight Bridge Brewing, noon to 8 p.m. Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth 2015 - 2016 school year art classes. Release of Russian Hill Imperial Stout. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or Artist Peggy Frank offers small group Ken's Wood Fired Pizza at 7 p.m. Musi- Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always unfinished work to show and if desired, instruction in art to students ages 7 cal guests The Lolo's from 5 to 7:30 appreciated. For more information, receive a critique from the group. through high school and also is offering p.m. 332 Earhart Livermore, behind 24 contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ Refreshments are brought by some of an adult class. Projects include all Hr. Fitness. cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the the artists, and a donation of $5.00 kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking Images by Luz Lua gallery: 925-931-4849. is desired although not mandatory. and sculpture. High school students MUSIC/CONCERTS Studio Art Quilt Associates juried Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller working on advanced portfolios are Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- exhibition. New installation at the Har- at [email protected], or Linda welcome. Peggy has been an art urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 'Life Within the Vine' Theme rington Gallery, on display November Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- instructor in the Livermore Valley since South Livermore Ave., Livermore. 12 through December 16. Free opening ingarts.org 1980. Contact her at (925) 443-8755 Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears of Exhibition at Wente reception with artists, Thursday, ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and or email [email protected]. regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- November 12, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. share work with Professional Artists rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Works by Luz Lua with the theme, "Life within the Special note: many of the works on in sketching, painting, exhibiting and WINE & SPIRITS the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Vine," will be exhibited from Dec. 1 through Jan. 22, display will be available for purchase. marketing your work. ACC members Nottingham Cellars: Music on the from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Variety of textile works by artists who currently working on exhibiting theme Patio 1-4pm, Nov. 21 - Quick Foxx; small cover. 2016 at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. are members of the Northern California works, under the Inspiration of "The Sunday Vendors: Nov. 22 - Keep Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. A reception with the artist will take place from 1 & Northern Nevada chapter of SAQA Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen Collective Custom Jewelry; Nov. 29 - Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., to 3 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 13 at the Winery, 5565 Tesla (Studio Art Quilt Associates, www. Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday Purple Orchid Resort and Spa Chair Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Road, Livermore. The winery tasting room is open daily saqa.com). These certainly are not your mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- Massages; Dec. 13 - Designed by the or 373-6800. grandmother’s quilts! Colorful wall and [email protected] Sea Seaglass Jewelry. Holiday in he Charged Particles, Bay Area fusion 11:00am – 4:30pm sculpture pieces integrate materials Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Vinayrds, Dec. 5 and 6, music 1 to 4 jazz ensemble, 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the The 14 paintings were created for the venue, Wente such as hand dyed and painted cot- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring p.m. Dec. 5 - Meredith McHenry, Dec. Pleasanton Library; program of music Vineyards. This series of paintings was inspired by the tons, crinolines, silk, organza, batting, their own materials and easels. Open 6 - Kylle Thommasson; vendors both and intriguing musical education for and beads. The juror for this exhibition to all artists. Professional artist models days - Chloe and Isabelle Jewelry and all ages. No admission charge. (925) beauty of the vineyards in Livermore, Lodi, and Men- is internationally recognized textile art- (nude). No instructor. Students under Brix Chocolates. 2245-C South Vasco 931-3400, or visit the website at www. docino. The paintings consist of images that portray the ist, juror, and curator Yvonne Porcella, 18 need written parental permission to Rd., Livermore. pleasantonlibrary.org. trunk of the grapevine with hands connecting the energy current board member of the San Jose attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, Pacific Chamber Symphony, Nov. 22, 2 Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Regular Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Sat., Nov. 22, Turkay-bacon and p.m. Beethoven and Prokofiev program. flowing through them. Half the images are painted on a gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Cabernet Sauvignon wine pairing Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, spontaneous background full of vibrant and strong colors Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton while the other half of the series is painted on a grada- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Firehouse Arts for more info about the workshop, Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ tion of splattered neutral grays, blacks, and whites. It is a Avenue. Donations always appreciated. earthlink.net. statement of life in nature and how humans interact with Pleasanton Art League All Media Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- it. Show, Dec. 1-30, Robert Livermore ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 Community Center, 4444 East Ave., are welcome to join this class. Classes According to the artist, "The richness of this land Livermore. cover drawing, painting, print-making, is evident by the fruit that we consume. It starts with Simply Seeing photographic show, Bank- sculpture and ceramics. For further in- a bareroot and develops into a beautiful, fruitful plant head Theater. 2400 First St., through formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst that is cultivated, cared for, and harvested by the human January 4, 2016. Invited photographers at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ include Ken Ball, Walter Davies, Marc hotmail.com or visit http://children- hand. How important is the human hand that without it, Davis, Sherry Hennes, Jonathan Miller, sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ we wouldn’t have the harvest or fruit that we presently Chuck McGregor, Jennie McGregor, Art Classes, For children, teens and enjoy." Rahul Prasad, Lisa Rigge and Ron adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, Rigge. www.bankheadtheater.org painting, printmaking, sculpture and Celebrate Women 2016! call for artists ceramics taught by highly experienced ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and for this photographic art competition. artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- Livermore Art Association Gallery, The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Submission Delivery Date: 2/24/16/ whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, located in the Carnegie Building, offers Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Deliver to Building 300 between noon Home school classes, Special classes art classes, unusual gifts, painting becoming a member of the Pleasanton - 5 at Las Positas College. Guidelines: during school breaks offered. (925) rentals, art exhibits and information Art League or for information regarding Subject of every piece must be of 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third the Public Art Circuit, call John Triming- a woman or women. It must arrive hotmail.com for further info. St., Livermore. The gallery has been ham at (510) 877-8154. framed in a black 16 x 20 frame with Piano and keyboard lessons, For Las Positas College Photography Department Presents open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Artwork Showing: Espresso Rosetta hardware on the back (use D-rings) children to adult. Beginner to early Celebrate Women! 2016, A Photographic Art Competition by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Coffee Shop, 206 S. J St., Livermore, ready to hang. Label on the back with intermediate level. Half-hour private 11:30-4 p.m. For information call (corner of J Street and 2nd Street). title, pertinent process, for example: classes or small group classes offered. with Paintings/Etchings Every submission must feature 449-9927. Works by Lisa Rigge and Maryann Kot. "on fiber paper" or "cyanotype" "digital Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 a woman or women and delivered framed in a black 16 x Members of the Pleasanton Art League Experience Lisa Rigge’s fall color pho- photography" "B & White film"; artist or email [email protected] 20 frame with D-ring hardware (gentle to the wall) on the Public Art Circuit are currently tographs and Maryann Kot's archival name and price. Hang Day: 3/1. Art for further info. exhibiting art at six businesses in the reproductions of original art in the Show will be hung in Building 2400. PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now back making it hang-ready. Label the back w/title, type of Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing friendly atmosphere of the new coffee meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd process for example, “fine art digital imaging” or “Black locations are: Bank of America at 337 shop, Espresso Rosetta, in downtown MEETINGS/CLASSES Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Livermore. The work will be on display Livermore Art Association Annual Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join & White 35 mm film” or “Medium Format;" name amd Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters through Dec. 31st. Holiday Boutique, now through De- us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- phone number. Deadline: February 24, 2016. Deliver to Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Norma Webb, Northern California Land- cember 31. Handmade items, one of a cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, scapes in Oil, November 1-30, 2015, kind gifts include jewelry, hand crafted experiences through poetry. Become a Photo Lab, Building 300, Las Positas College campus. All Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 scarves, towels, baskets, wooden member & share your work - Contact submissions will be accepted. For information, contact Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at Tesla Road, Livermore bowls, photographs, fine art. LAA Gal- [email protected] for more Contact Barbara: [email protected] THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 9

Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org public. A free will offering can be made Musical Jr., Amador Theater, 1155 group of book club veterans, with November 26, at the Ken Mercer Sports 20th Annual Holiday Sights and Sounds or 373-6800. at the door. There will be a punch Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton, 2 and 7:30 reading selections based on member and Recreation Community Park, Parade and Tree Lighting, Dec. 5, A Flock of Seagulls, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. and homemade cookie reception p.m., Dec. 11-20, www.firehousearts. recommendations and consensus. 5800 Parkside Drive in Pleasanton. begins at 6 p.m. www.livermoredown- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., immediately following in the Fellowship org, 931-4850. No homework required– share your Participants can walk or run either 5K town.com. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Hall. For more information call Jean The Golden Follies Holiday Cabaret, 2 insights or just listen in! Contact Susan or10K routes in the park and along Saint Bartholomew’s 4th annual or 373-6800. Braun at 449-4168, the church office p.m., Dec. 13, Firehouse Arts Center, at 337-1282 regarding the We’re the adjacent arroyo trail. Free event, Victorian Christmas Faire, Saturday, 3nd Annual Holiday Youth Music at 447-1950 or e-mail: TerriG@ 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Talkin’ Books! Club. participants encouraged to donate December 5 from 11 am to 5 pm and Festival. Over a dozen young local asburylive.org www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken canned food items to help feed hungry Sunday, December 6 from 12 noon to 5 musicians, from middle school Orchestra Concert, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Las Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. neighbors (via local food pantries) pm. 678 Enos Way in Livermore. Shop- through high school ages, present Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., COMEDY Features local authors reading their and to consider a $20 donation (or pes, scenes from Charles Dickens’ A performances set to a variety of classic Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Late Night Catechism, stand-up work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee any amount per family) toward youth Christmas Carol, and Fezziwig’s merry holiday storylines. The young perform- edu/performingarts/index.php comedy show led by a Sister who is and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- development programs through the six celebration. Carolers, recorders, and ers and writers will be doing covers of December People Classic Holiday part benevolent instructor, part drill more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Tri-Valley Rotary Clubs. Donations will a brass trio. Father Christmas and chil- holiday standards and modern holiday Rock, 2 and 8 p.m., Dec. 12, Firehouse sergeant, and full of fun. Nov. 20, 8 Information go to http://facebook.com/ be collected on the day of the event, dren’s activities. A hearty ploughman’s favorites everyone knows and loves. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., StoriedNights and credit cards will be accepted. lunch; adult thirsts can be quenched Saturday, November 28, at 2:00 p.m. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and Today, Advance registration is encouraged. by a pint at The Cat & The Fiddle Pub. General admission tickets: students 931-4850. or 373-6800. special exhibit, Oct. 17 through January To register, visit www.TriValleyTurkey- For added fun, costumes are encour- $5, adults $10. Tickets available at Celtic Christmas Concert, Bothwell Arts Will Durst & Friends: The Big Fat 2016. Little Classroom, Dublin Heritage Burn.org. To volunteer, send email aged. High Tea, seating either day at 4 www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Center, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Tickets www. Year-End Kill-Off! 8 p.m., Dec. 27, Park and Museums, 660 Donlon Way, [email protected] or call 925/ pm. Faire admission is $10 per person, or at the Box Office at the Firehouse bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Dublin. www.DublinRecGuide.com. 381-7315. with children 12 and younger free. Tea Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Concert by Mezzo Soprano Joanna Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Gem & Mineral Show, Livermore Valley Livermore Community Thanksgiv- seatings are $20 per person with Faire Pleasanton. Free parking. Lynn-Jacobs, Pleasanton Library, 400 arts.org, 931-4850. Gem & Mineral Society is holding the ing Dinner, Thursday November 26, admission. [email protected]. To Ten Tenors "Home for the Holidays," Old Bernal Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 42nd annual Gem & Mineral show at 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the purchase tickets and reserve a seat at performing such songs as Joy to the 13. Free admission. 931-3410 X 4 DANCE the “Barn” on Sat. Nov 21, 10 am – 5 Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St. tea, please visit www.saintbartsliver- World, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Jeff Bordes & Friends Holiday Jazz, 8 Dance Production, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Las pm and Sun Nov 22, 10 am – 4 pm. in Livermore. Event open to all. Rides more.com or call (925) 447-3289. Amazing, Grace, Winter Wonderland, p.m., Dec. 19, Firehouse Arts Center, Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., The address is 3131 Pacific Ave. near are available. For more information, go Holidays in the Vineyards, December 5th Feliz Navidad and many more, Sat., 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Livermore. http://laspositascollege. the Livermore Civic Center. The Show to the website at www.lctd.org or call and 6th, 12pm-4:30pm. Livermore Val- Nov. 28, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Bankhead www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. edu/performingarts/index.php includes displays, jewelry on sale, (925) 455-9782 ley Wine Country. Wineries showcase Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. A Cash Country Christmas Featur- The Nutcracker, Valley Dance Theatre Dealers, fossils, demonstrations, a 32nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting decorated tasting rooms with special www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- ing James Garner, 2 p.m., Dec. 20, with the Valley Dance Theatre Pit glow room (fluorescent minerals), and Ceremony, Thurs., Dec. 3, 7 p.m. wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, 6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Orchestra, Dec. 12, 19, 20, 2 and 7 activities for kids including a fossil dig, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. activities and more. Admission is free, Those Were The Days – The Spirit and Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- p.m., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and Dec. 18, 7 mineral panning, and a gold panning Seasonal entertainment and refresh- however, tasting fees may apply and Songs of the 60’s. William Florian arts.org, 931-4850. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., demonstration. Adults, $5 for both ments, plus a surprise appearance by vary by winery. www.lvwine.org. plus trio. Former lead singer of the Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org days; children under 12, free w/adult. a special guest from the North Pole. Speech Performance, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. famous ‘60s group The New Christy Kings, 8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 31, followed or 373-6800. Thanksgiving Community Dinner Free admission. Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Minstrels, in concert. Matinee only: by a gala reception in the theater lobby. Thursday, Nov, 26, 2015. Entertain- 33rd Deacon Dave’s House of the Dove Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Sunday, November 29, 2:00 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., CHORAL ment will be provided. There will be a Christmas Display will open Friday, edu/performingarts/index.php Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Valley Concert Chorale, Holiday play area for children. Transportation is December 4th. The Grand Opening will A Polynesian Experience, Pleasanton Reserved seating tickets $15- $25. or 373-6800. Concerts: Classical to Contemporary, available, see the website for details at take place with a colorful candlelight Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. 2 to Tickets available at www.firehousearts. 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the First Presbyterian www.TVC-Thanksgiving.com. St. Ray- procession down Hillcrest Ave. The 2:45 p.m. Sat., Dec. 12. Dances from org, 925-931-4848, or at the center ON THE STAGE Church, 4th and L Streets, Livermore; mond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon time is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Love's Labour's Lost, Douglas Morrisson and at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Lynnewood Ave, Dublin, from noon to 4:00pm. Hillcrest Avenue, Livermore. Cook Islands. No registration required. Pleasanton. Theatre presents a new musical based Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., The event is endorsed by mayors in Hometown Holiday Celebration, Free. 931-3410. Christmas with the Celts, Dec. 1, 7:30 on the play by William Shakespeare, Pleasanton. www.valleyconcertchorale. Dublin, Pleasanton and San Ramon, Pleasanton, Sat., Dec. 5, Main Street, 19th Annual Victorian Yuletide, Dec. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., with songs by Michael Friedman, and org, or 866-4003. Pleasanton and Dublin Chambers of downtown Pleasanton, 5:00pm Holiday 13, noon to 4 p.m. Ravenswood His- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org book adapted by Alex Timbers. Nov. Choir Recital, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Las Commerce, Pleasanton Community of Parade; 6:45 p.m. entertainment, tree toric Site, 2649 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. or 373-6800. 5-29. 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Character Coalition, Dublin Integrity in lighting and special appearance by Decorations, gift shop, entertainment, Carlene Carter, country music, 8 p.m. (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Action, Pleasanton and Dublin Unified Santa Claus. www.hometownholiday. visit with Mr. and Mrs. St. Nicholas. Fri., Dec. 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 South Pacific: Pacific Coast Repertory edu/performingarts/index.php School Districts, Pleasanton Military com No admission charge. Livermore Area First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Theatre production at the Firehouse Families, local religious organizations Home for the Holidays, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. Recreation and Park District and theater.org or 373-6800. Arts Center, Rodgers and Hammerstein MISCELLANEOUS (St. Raymonds, The Church of Jesus to 4 p.m. downtown Livermore. Liver- Ravenswood Progress League. www. Student Music Recital, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. musical. Set against the dramatic Political Issues Book Club meets the Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knights of more Downtown, Inc. for information LARPD.org. Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill background of an idyllic South Pacific 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Columbus, Congregation Beth Emek, www.livermoredowntown.com. Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascollege. island during WWII, the story inter- books about issues and trends that etc), Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley edu/performingarts/index.php twines the themes of romance, duty, are driving current affairs in both the YMCA, City Serve, Boy Scouts of Ameri- Livermore-Amador Symphony, Sat., and prejudice to create a story that is national and international arenas. ca, OneDublin.org, Noah's Bagels, Cafe Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m. pre-concert talk, at once hilarious, heartbreaking, and Topics that have been covered include Attila. If an organization would like to 8:15 p.m. concert. Symphonic Stories, thought-provoking. Shows run through politics, governance, economics, mili- be a supporting group by helping to Mayor John Marchand will narrate. Sunday, November 22. Fridays and tary affairs, history, sociology, science, publicize, volunteer or donate funds or Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays the climate, and religion. Contact Rich supplies, please see the website. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org at 2:00 p.m. Additional full matinee at 872-7923, for further questions Tri-Valley Turkey Burn, family fun or 373-6800. performance Saturday, November 14, We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- event from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Concert by Swing Fever, Pleasanton 2:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are centered book group led by a small Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., 2 to 3 $18-$39. Purchase online at www. p.m. Sun., Dec. 6. Free admission. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or 931-3410 X 4. at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Pleasanton Community Concert Avenue, Pleasanton. Band, Holiday concert, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Creatures of Impulse Presents Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad HOLIDAY SHORTS 2015, Dec. 3 and 4, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad org or 931-4850. Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury arts.org, 931-4850. United Methodist Church will hold The Importance of Being Earnest, its 19th Annual Christmas Concert December 4-12, Barbara F. Mertes at 7 PM on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Center for the Arts, Las Positas College, its Sanctuary at 4743 East Ave. in 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. Livermore. All of Asbury’s vocal choirs, www.laspositascollege.edu the Asbury Band, several instrumental- Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, Dec. 6, 2 ists and the Asbury Ringers will be p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., performing. Asbury’s pipe organ will Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org also be part of the evening’s musical or 373-6800. offerings. The concert is open to the Civic Arts Stage Co. Presents Elf The 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

(Organizations wishing to run notices December 5th payable to Danville- Alamo- lage Pkwy, Dublin: Dark Legacy, a look at in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Walnut Creek AAUW with a self-addressed George Herbert Walker Bush in the CIA and Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care stamped #10 business size envelope to: the Kennedy assassination. Potluck dinner of Bulletin Board or email information to AAUW Holiday Home Tour, P.O. Box 996, (6:30 PM), interesting discuss after the [email protected]. Include name Alamo, CA 94507. In person: Visit East film, a fun evening. Free/$3.00 donations of organization, meeting date, time, place Bay Flower Company, 206 Sycamore Valley accepted and wheelchair accessible. Call and theme or subject. Phone number and Road W. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. (cash or check 925-462-3459 or email flickknight@ contact person should also be included. only). Purchase will help send 12 middle gmail.com for further information. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) school girls in the Danville, Alamo and Hope Hospice Grief Support, Hope Gem & Mineral Show, Livermore Walnut Creek communities to a one-week Hospice staff will hold a special workshop, Valley Gem & Mineral Society is holding Tech Trek math-science camp for girls in Handling the Holidays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 2 the 42nd annual Gem & Mineral show at a university setting and help fund local to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2:00 the “Barn” on Sat. Nov 21, 10 am – 5 women receive their college education. to 4:00 pm. Hope Hospice Grief Support pm and Sun Nov 22, 10 am – 4 pm. The Please, no children under 12 or pets. Tour Center, 6377 Clark Avenue, 2nd floor, address is 3131 Pacific Ave. near the tickets are not tax deductible. Questions: Dublin.Pre-registration is required. Call Livermore Civic Center. The Show includes [email protected] 925-829-8770 to reserve space in the displays, jewelry on sale, Dealers, fossils, Livermore High School and the LHS workshop. demonstrations, a glow room (fluorescent Alumni Assoc. is having the first general Dress a Girl Around the World, an minerals), and activities for kids including meeting to plan the 125th Anniversary for invitation to make simple dresses for girls a fossil dig, mineral panning, and a gold LHS. All are welcome to come & help. The in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is panning demonstration. Adults, $5 for both 125th year is 2016 - 2017. The meeting Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. days; children under 12, free w/adult. will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at the LHS at St. Michael's Hall, Livermore. Help is Holiday Boutique, Livermore Pleasan- Library, 600 Maple St. If interested/attend- needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- ton Elks #21117, Sat., November 21 at ing, please contact sdcanfield@comcast. ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, Elks Lodge 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. 9 net or [email protected] scissors, along with helping hands. (Those a.m. to 3 p.m. Unique handmade gifts for Ohlone Audubon, meeting 7:30 planning to stay all day should bring a Saturday, Nov 7, 2015, was the first field trip of the year for the Club's READY students all occasions,holiday decorations,jams/ p.m. December 1 7:30pm at Pleasanton bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful jellies,soap,children items,jewelry, many Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Jerry Ting, cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t from Junction Avenue K-8 School. The students spent the day at Sycamore Grove more items all handmade. Raffle, baked photographer and birder, will present a make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, Park. Ranger Glen from the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District gave the good sale,lunch. Have room for a few more program on the Birds of Fremont 2015. arrange for kits that can be sews at home. vendors. For more information, call Polly Afterward the traditional Holiday Cookie Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 kids a presentation on what to expect on ahike through the park. The kids were 925-447-5986 Exchange will be held. All are welcome to or [email protected] immediately treated to deer moving very close to the group. The READY program, Boutique, Friday, November 20 attend and cookies are not required. For Democrats Season party with from 10am to 6:30pm and Saturday, more information go to the website www. Tri-valley, San Ramon Valley, Diablo which stands for Rotarians Enriching and Directing Youth is an education program November 21 from 9am to 4pm, Cedar ohloneaudubon.org. Valley, Young Democrats and Lamor- sponsored by the Rotary Club of Livermore to help students in the classroom as Grove Community Church on the corner Tri-Valley Communities Against a inda Democratic clubs. 5:30 p.m. Dec. well as provide enrichment opportunities such as this field trip. Information provided by of College and L, Livermore. Bake items, Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley 12. This is a potluck dinner with main jams, aprons, quilts, gift baskets, 18" CAREs), monitors nuclear weapons and course provided by the clubs. This is an Don Wentz, Rotary Club of Livermore. doll clothes, baby items, wood projects, environmental clean-up activities through- opportunity to meet elected officials and gift tags & cards, scarfs, towels, vintage out the US nuclear weapons complex, with other Democrats. IBEW Hall, 6250 Village jewelry, lots more. (no vendors). a special focus on Livermore Lab and the Parkway, Dublin. Boutique, Unique Christmas presents surrounding communities. All are welcome Free high school level math help OCTOBER TEEN POET ANNOUNCED and lots of holiday decorations, based at meeting at the Livermore Civic Center offered at Pleasanton Library for students on items from the past created new and Library Thursday, November 19th from who cannot afford tuition. Contact 925- original. Free refreshments. Sat., Nov. 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call 484-1073. Cassidy Kovisto, a junior at Livermore High School, has been selected as the teen poet 21 and and Sun., Nov. 22 9am to 5pm. Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, 727 Polaris Way, Livermore (just beyond visit our website at http://trivalleycares. nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support of the month for October for her work, "Dark Secrets." The theme was “The Dark side of Holmes at Concannon). org group for people with difficulty discarding Halloween,” Vendors sought - crafters, bakers, Enjoying the Fall Harvest - Recipes unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn hosts the monthly teen poet competition. jewelry designers and more - to participate and tips for Fall and Winter Produce. psychological issue, not an organizing in the Amador Valley High School's November 21, 2015, 11 a.m. to noon. Talk issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 Cassidy is a member of the National Honor Society. She enjoys soccer and competing Cheerleading Program's Annual Holiday will be given by a registered dietitian nu- Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor in the long jump. When she goes to college she would like to major in Computer Science. Boutique. Thursday, December 3rd, Ama- tritionist (RDN). Asbury United Methodist Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays Dark Secrets dor Valley High School Multipurpose Room; Church; 4743 East Ave; Livermore. except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Every Halloween the spirits come out to haunt. setup time 5 to 6 p.m., event 6 to 9 p.m. Amador Valley Toastmasters, hosting Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 $25 per table, checks payable to Amador an open house on Thursday, December or 925-922-1467. More information at: Every Halloween the werewolf begin to shout. Valley Booster with comp cheer in the 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at www.clutterlesseastbay.org Every Halloween the witches play their tricks. memo section; send to 2273 Camino Bra- Mimi’s Café Restaurant on 4775 Hacienda Learn Scottish country dancing Every Halloween the children go out to play. zos Pleasanton, Ca 94566 Please donate Drive Dublin. Toastmasters International is in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and one item to be raffled off. Please respond a non-profit organization developing public jigs and graceful strathspeys that are by email to (Barrie) barrieshaffer@gmail. speaking and leadership skills through the traditional social dance of Scotland. Never let the witches think your weak, com or (Amy) [email protected] practice and feedback in local clubs since Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore they might not give you a treat. before November 17th to reserve a spot at 1924. For more information and to RSVP, Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- the Holiday. Provide name, name of busi- contact Michael Duong, Vice President of more. No prior dance experience required. The ghosts and ghouls are watching the children, ness, product, addrss, email and phone Public Relations at [email protected] Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or haunting their thoughts. number. Tax ID 94-305-2560 Livermore Community Blood Drive: Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for Werewolf's are hunting, stalking their pray. Boutique, Unique gift baskets and Friday, November 20, 1-7 p.m., Asbury more information. Youth class (ages 8 and holiday gifts. Gift basket themes include United Methodist Church, 4743 East up): Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- The children are taunting the Darkness of the Halloween night. wine, garden, childrens, coffee, men/ Avenue. Every day, Bay Area hospitals 1833 for info. women bath and beauty, and many more. need hundreds of units of blood to keep Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy On this night the devil plays his tricks. Free refreshments. Saturday, December sick and injured patients alive. Please Club. Feed your wonder about the Night 5, 10am to 4pm. 1170 Innsbruck St, come donate, and bring a friend or family Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the He lingers in many forms by everybody's side. Livermore (off Arroyo and Vancouver). member to the drive. There’s no easier 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- The dark spirits of the night are led by the devil, 11th Annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut way to help save a life than donating ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 they wreak havoc on the innocent people on this night. Creek Branch of AAUW's Holiday Home blood. Register at www.redcrossblood.org N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at Tour, Friday and Saturday, December 11 and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more and 12, 2015. Showcasing five beautiful, or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for info visit us @ http://www.trivalleystar- Theme for November is "Risk Taking." Poems should be 30 lines or less. The deadline festively decorated homes in Danville and more information. gazers.org/ is November 30. San Ramon. Tickets are $35 each. A senior Widowed Men and Women of North- Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Send poems to [email protected]. Reference November Teen Poetry in discount of $5 will be offered through Sat- ern CA, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. lunch in Danville, Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s urday, December 5th. To purchase online: RSVP by Nov. 19 to Marilyn, 583-5829. costumes give free guided tours beginning the subject line. go to http://daw-ca.aauw.net/hht2015. Movie Night, Saturday, November at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Entries should include a title for the poem, the poet's name, grade, school, and interests. via US Mail: Send a check postmarked by 21st, at 7 PM, at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Vil- of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 11

Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and morale support of deployed troops. For Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and Call the office at 846-8650 for more Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. the beautifully landscaped grounds. For information or donations, visit www. children’s program For more information information. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday information on the Ravenswood Progress operationsam.org, email operationsam@ www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Resnick. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Program, please call the Docent Coordina- Depression and Bipolar Support St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible Well Community Outreach Center Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. tor at (925) 443-0238. Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is ministry provides meats, canned and dry Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the group of retired men who join together to Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., adult worship service. AWANA children's there is adult Bible study, youth activities available prior to the start of the school featured study of Community Bible Study better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child year). Those with an immediate need or Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. care during all events. 447-1848, www. who would like to donate nonperishable Children’s Program is available for infants fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. trinitylivermore.org food items, call the office at (925) 479- to 5 years old. Class starts on continues ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Pereira, 462-6415. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open service. Information 447-8747 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, and San Ramon. The group meets for to new and established residents of the uucil.org ing the John Main tradition, every Monday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact lunch on the first Thursday of each month Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Congregation Beth Emek, Center 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact only. The Outreach Center will be open Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Claire La Scola at 447-9800. every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from [email protected] for more information or Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about on the second Wednesday of the month, Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This to register.” the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday will be on a first come first serve basis Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For family activities, and monthly adult 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 stone Court, Pleasanton. Worship is at information or to attend a meeting, call socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Nissen Drive, Livermore. 10 a.m. The worship celebration is called Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated (831) 278-1916. Lynnewood United Methodist “Ancient Future” because it is rooted, Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Overeaters Anonymous. All are wel- with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, as the early church was, in God’s story, for retired men who seek activities to en- come. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh-ins, free Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services offers a friendly congregation where all are which is central to participants’ lives. hance their retirement. Monthly meetings will donations for rent. St. Bartholomew's Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on The gatherings typically include a mixture feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Liver- 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Sundays with Sunday school for youth and of songs, hymns, Scripture, art, ancient Men have the opportunity to learn about more. Call Nora for further information at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both prayers and creeds and a biblically based and join activities such as hiking, bridge, (925)337-9118. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer message. Sunday school, child-care and investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. For more information call the at 846-0221, send an email to office@ separate gatherings for teenagers are all carving. There is also a neat group of guys Support Group meets every fourth 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church office 925-462-4802. lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. offered each Sunday concurrently with the to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the church and reading room are located at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church lynnewood.org. worship service. For more information, go on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- to www.centerpointechurch.org or call the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Retirement Community. The address is which is open to the public, features 3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. office at (925) 846-4436. Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are books, CDs and magazines for sale. For Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward 9 a.m., WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for retired man is welcome to drop by to welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath information, call (925) 447-2946. tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. 1501 women of all ages and life stages, Meets learn about your opportunities. For more 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. Sunset Community Church, 2200 (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through information check our website: branch121. DBE Daughters of the British Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with p.m..; 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown ward, May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service choir, child care provided. 11 a.m. Young single adult ware, 1:30 Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Little Brown Church, United Church of p.m., 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin. Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) subject line). a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month church provided. A "Night of Worship" Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton American Legion Post 47 in Livermore at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. worship. All are welcome here. www.little- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. is looking for veterans in the Livermore founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 brownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. com] area who are interested in performing (3) organization made up of women of p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives community service for young people and British or British Commonwealth heritage Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: away clothing and other items every promoting veterans affairs. Interested and ancestry with a focus on charity and Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- veterans will meet with other like-minded fellowship. Those interested in helping Livermore. Information, 447-8840. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 veterans for camaraderie and support of with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 practical messages, nondenominational. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: E. Avenue, Livermore. veteran’s causes. The American Legion is and forming long-lasting friendships, S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Christ Church (a nondenominational the largest federally chartered veteran’s contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. John Knox Presbyterian Church, evangelical church formerly meeting organization that is the veterans lobby or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for Bible study/Sunday school. For informa- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo and voice to congress. The Livermore additional information. tion, call 925-447-1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence American Legion Post 47 meets the Pleasanton Military Families is Asbury United Methodist Church, ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 second and fourth Monday of each month a Pleasanton based support group for 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages at at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial those who have a loved one serving in the Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school 11:00 a.m. Fall adult education course: Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. “Human Sexuality: Biblical and Theologi- Enter the building from the ramp on the the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore [email protected] for more info. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. cal Perspectives,” taught by Robert W. 5th Street side. For more information go concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Evans (Ph.D. in clinical psychology and to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill that are experienced. There is no better Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Avenue, Livermore; worship service 10:15 worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College Ph.D. in systematic theology). visit: Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. support than being surrounded by others calvarylivermore.org. a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch.org. Ave. (United Christian Church). More infor- www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at who know what you are going through. United Christian Church, www.uccliv. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 mation: [email protected] or 925.846.0665. 925-449-6048. Three times per year, the group collect org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are (925) 315-7170. TriValley Cultural Jews, annual Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes supplies and sends care packages to the community and spiritual encouragement Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador Chanukah party on Friday, December 11 at visitors to come experience a great time troops. Contact [email protected] for for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am 6:00 pm. The event will take place at the while making a difference in our commu- the location of the next meeting. Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- Sunday service. Nov. 22 speaker: Rev. Ireland home, located at 19663 Fremery nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Livermore Military Families, a a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Margaret Stortz, "Thanksgiving as a Spiri- Court, Castro Valley. Secular humanistic & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. support group for families in Livermore M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more a.m. - Elementary aged children go to tual Practice." All are welcome. Ongoing candle lighting ceremony, latkes, dreidles, The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., who have a loved one serving in the information. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery groups and activities. www.unityoftrivalley. friends, and fun! Please bring a potato, a Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Military, is intended to be a safe place for Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the org 925.829.2733. menorah to light, and a side dish to share. Assistance League® of Amador Val- family members to come and share their cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Free tickets available at https://goo.gl/ ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated experiences and concerns with others who Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) tOzOr6. RSVP to Jamie at 510-888-1404 group of volunteers, reaching out to those understand what they are going through. service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- 925-449-4848. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- or [email protected]. in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun All family members are welcome to attend 805-7151. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Grief Workshop, bi-monthly to help doing it. Regular meetings are held on the meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Center for Spiritual Living Livermore people with the healing journey. St. third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at of each month at the Livermore Veterans Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Valley - People from all faith traditions, Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Memorial Building, 522 South L Street services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org cultures, races and sexual orientations Pleasanton. 7:30pm. Thursday Dec 3rd. For more information, see our website, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. and 17th. 2015. Tuesday, Jan 12th. and www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- org/ All are welcome. ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, Youth and teen programs offered as well. 26th. Thursday, Feb 11th. and 25th. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, Livermore. All are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd March 10th. 2016. No per-registration yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. yahoo. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Services at 10:00 a.m. St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more infor- is necessary, but if it is your first night Operation: SAM “Supporting All a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, mation contact [email protected] attending, arrive a little early to check in. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military RELIGION study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. These sessions are open to all, regardless support organization based in Livermore. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 of religious affiliation. Please call Nancy at S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- adult ministries meet every other month. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. 925-846-9543 for more information. ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Sunday, November 8th, Amador Valley High School Competition Cheer took two teams to Tracy to compete in a USA Regional competition. Both teams earned first place, qualifying them for Nationals in Anaheim come March 2016.

LCpl Brian Del Nevo United States Marine Corp. and Miss. Lauren Fowler both from Pleasanton and graduates of foothill high will join in holy matrimony on Dec 30, 2015, at Oakhurst country club in Clayton CA. Congratulations from both families. They will be going to Bahamas for their Honeymoon. Brian and Lauren will be stationed in North Carolina. The competition team standing left to right is Emily Copeland Green Mercer, Ashley Boxberger, Katherine Jackson, Kaitlyn McGarrity, Mary Hinek, and Mckenzie Fields; kneeling, Eagle Scout Court of Honor left to right is Krista Lewis, Lauren Shohfi, McKenna Set for November 22 Shaffer, Kayla Fulmer, Maci Manos and Kaitlyn Letourneau. Copeland Green from Boy Scout Troop 948, a 2014 grad- uate of Amador Valley High School and current mechanical engineering student at Colorado State University, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, on August 20, 2014. Copeland’s Eagle Scout leadership project involved designing and building improved storage for Valley Community Church in Pleasanton. Copeland began his scouting career as a Tiger Cub with Cub Scout Pack 901 and earned the prestigious Arrow of Light award. He continued his scouting career with Boy Scout Troop 948 chartered by CentrePointe Presbyterian Church. In addition to earning 25 merit badges, Copeland served his troop as patrol leader, troop guide and librarian. He also attended the well-reputed National Youth Leader- ship Training camp. He participated in 111 nights of camp- ing, hiked over 360 miles, and completed over 42 hours of community service. Copeland participated in many High Adventure Training Tiara Sara Maio and Sean Christian Hurley will be (HAT) activities: hiking 90 plus miles in Philmont New Stunt Group includes Mary Hinek, Kaitlyn McGarrity, Mexico twice and kayaking two 50 mile trips down the married on November 20th, 2015 at noon in Oakland, Melia Storey, Ashley Boxberger, Emily Mercer and Sacramento River. Copeland is set to receive his award at a California. Tiara grew up in Pleasanton and Sean in Coach Danielle Butler. Their next competition is Sunday, special Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on November Sunol. December 13th in Newark. 22, 2015 at Centerpointe Presbyterian Church in Pleasanton.