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Page 2 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly Rustic Casual Streetwise 7M`e­_ 7^QQW Comfort Food ASKED AT TENNIS TROPHIES & TEE TIME A Family Style Restaurant IN DANVILLE •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner Which is the better •Bar Q: sport—tennis or golf? •California Wines •Children’s Menu and Playroom

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I think they’re the same. I used to play ten- present nis but don’t play any more. I can’t see the fast ball well enough. I took up golf when I was around 50. I play all the time. I live at Rossmoor and we have an 18-hole course and ‘Ume: a 9-hole. I love it if I’m having a good game. I’m an outdoor person. Ties to the Past Dona Boyd retired Inspired by our group’s experiences performing Tennis. You get more exercise in less time. It costs less as a sport. There are more available in Hawaii and Tahiti courts. And there are cuter clothes. Make a connection to the Frank Haswell ancient cultures of Polynesia: owner of Tennis Trophies & Tee Time Tahitian sorcerers, prehistoric games, gods, queens and kings, tragic princesses, doomed lovers, Hawaiian cowboys, singing trees. An explosion of colors, sounds, and emotions. From our youngest dancer of 2 years to our oldest I prefer tennis. I’ve tried golf but I like some- thing more active. If I want to get out in the and most wise, more than 100 country, I’ll hike rather than golf. performers will take you on a remarkable journey to the past. Margarete Lyons self-employed Come enjoy arts, crafts and food booths!

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8ZQUWs[:]V/WTL;XWV[WZ[ Corrections The Aug. 11 story about plans to build a home on a major ridgeline should have stated that developer Jeff Britton wants approval of an application for a lot to build a home; he has not stated yet if he will build a home or sell the property; the Danville Planning Commission reviewed the developer’s application at four study sessions but did not reject the application four times; not all the Design Review board members have the same opinion; the major ridgeline is the best site to build a house for safety reasons according to his hired engi- neers, the developer said; the Planning Commission wanted the developer to scale down the house. The developer said he has followed the Planning Commission’s request.

Page 4 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE • BLACKHAWK • DIABLO • ALAMO

Andronico’s sells Danville store to another upscale grocer Few changes expected when supermarket opens in Railroad Avenue site next week as Lunardi’s by Natalie O’Neill and store layout will occur, but this week boiled the stores’ similari- It will definitely bring in more This will be the eighth Bay Area nearly all 80 union employees will ties down to a few words. revenue to Danville,” said Wendy location for Lunardi’s, which was ndronico’s representa- remain the same. “They’re both yuppie marts,” Shmitz of Alamo. Although she founded in the 1950s by Italian tives announced this week The markets are both Bay Area said Jeff McMaster, who visits the frequents the Alamo Safeway, she immigrant Alfredo Lunardi. The A that the Danville store on franchises committed to high Danville Andronico’s for tamales said she will switch to Lunardi’s store’s mission is to maintain Railroad Avenue has been sold to quality food. Like Andronico’s, on his lunch break. now that it’s in Danville. the best quality of food and the Lunardi’s, another upscale family- Lunardi’s offers free range, hor- Another patron said she looked Other Patrons said they go to friendliest service. Other loca- owned market. mone-free meat and a large col- forward to Lunardi’s coming in Andronico’s for specialty meats tions include San Jose and the Store directors confirmed lection of cheeses from around next week because the food is less and wines and will miss the mar- Peninsula. Andronico’s will close tomorrow, the world. It will also have spe- expensive. She added that the per- ket being in Danville. Many, how- Owners Bill Andronico and Paul Sept. 16, and reopen Tuesday to cialty sections including a bakery, sonnel are warm and helpful in the ever, admitted to rarely using the Lunardi could not be reached by allow time for the new market to wine, deli, seafood and produce. Walnut Creek store. store for all of their grocery shop- press time for comment on the set up. Some changes in products One patron shopping at Andronico’s “Lunardi’s is just a better store. ping. store’s sale. ■

Remembering Artist co-op finds together downtown space

Brownies from Troop 1301 Shop on East Prospect offers upstairs for gallery carry the American flag and march during the remem- by Natalie O’Neill erous agreement,” Bauer said. “This spot is too good to be brance service of Sept. 11, tarting this winter, art lovers true,” she added. 2001, last Monday at the All need not look farther than Acknowledging high rent prices Wars Memorial in Oak Hill S downtown Danville. The New in Danville’s downtown, Ugarte Renaissance Gallery, an adapta- said she felt compelled to help Park. The Town of Danville tion of the Blackhawk Art Gallery, bring art into the community by and the San Ramon Valley announced this week that it will offering the gallery an affordable Exchange Club organized the open in Danville on Dec. 1. space. The new location will be in the “There’s a reason they call them event, and Danville Mayor space above Leku Eder at 178 E. ‘starving artists,’” she said. Karen Stepper and Brig. Gen. Prospect St., adjacent to Father Putting in a space for original Eldron Regua spoke at the Nature’s Shed. The gallery will art will help educate and inspire exhibit many of the same paint- residents, she said. service. There were hundreds ers and sculptures shown at the “We have to fight the Pottery of Scouts in attendance to Blackhawk Plaza location. Barns of the world from taking “We’ve got an amazing pool of over,” Ugarte said. present flags and about 700 artists and our hope is to run this The artists involved said they are people altogether to honor the as more of a business,” said Tracy looking forward to the number of fifth anniversary of the terror- Bauer, volunteer spokeswoman for shoppers that frequent Danville and the gallery. synchronicity with other galleries ist attacks. Now high school The Blackhawk Art Gallery, downtown. Many of the contributors and middle school students an artist run co-op, will close this spent years in Blackhawk Plaza, a are writing essays entitled, October as a result of challenging location that never took off. rent and infrequent sales. A major “Danville gets a lot of traffic

“How the Sept. 11th Ceremony JORDAN M. DORONILA difference between the new and from people who are inspired. We at Oak Hill Park Impacted Me,” the old galleries is that these artists weren’t getting that as much in are now motivated to make art into Blackhawk,” Bauer said. for a contest by the San Ramon their career, Bauer said. The new showing space is Valley Exchange Club. Jeanette Ugarte, owner of Leku smaller than the old one and Eder, offered the co-op the venue this summer as part of a “very gen- ➤ Continued on page 6 Veterans building committee searches for a home

Danville proclaims The town committed $750,000 the possibility of building a new The present Veterans Memorial to Contra Costa County, which support in addition toward the construction in the facility. It concluded that the cur- Hall on the corner of Hartz and owns the Veterans Memorial spring while determining the 2007- rent hall suffers major deficiencies Prospect avenues was opened in Building. Then the county would to budgeted $750,000 08 five-year capital improvement related to age and cannot accom- 1925, said Beverly Lane, curator agree to sell the old Veterans budget. modate a broad range of uses and of the Museum of the San Ramon Hall and pledge the proceeds by Jordan M. Doronila Mayor Karen Stepper urged activities. It also determined that Valley. In addition to being a meet- to the new building. The owner council members to support the renovating the building is imprac- ing place for veterans, it has served of the old site would have the anville is committed to a proclamation to help rally public tical. as a venue for dances, senior activi- authority to keep the building or new veterans building in support for the project. The committee is proposing a ties and classes. demolish it. D the San Ramon Valley. Last “We are trying to find a better new, larger building in another “It’s a special pocket of memories Calabrigo said the Veterans Hall week, the Town Council approved a site with more space,” Stepper said location in the San Ramon Valley. for so many people,” said Stepper. is old enough to qualify as a histor- motion supporting the fundraising last week in a phone interview. It hopes for a center of veteran “But it is not meeting the needs of ic site. “It hasn’t been designated as efforts of the Veterans Memorial “The mission is to assimilate veter- related and other activities. older veterans for activities.” such at this point,” he said. Building Development Committee ans and help them become a work- “We would like to see it go Town Manager Joe Calabrigo “The fact of the matter is that of San Ramon Valley as long as ing part of our community.” forward in Danville,” said said it is his assumption that if Danville prides itself in valuing his- the group comes up with approxi- The Veterans Building Councilwoman Candace Anderson. committee members find a suit- tory,” said Lane. “It’s definitely an mately $3 million to $5 million to Development Committee was “We would like to see the veterans’ able site and raise money, they old building. What I want to convey fund the project. formed this past year to explore success.” would present this information is that it’s an old treasure.” ■ Danville Weekly • September 15, 2006 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Artists Flagging concerns ➤ Continued from page 5 Town says promotional signs meant to be temporary New Renaissance will adjust accordingly. Fewer artists will by Natalie O’Neill be shown, and limited pieces will be chosen specifically for A Danville merchant clashed a Danville audience. All art that with town planning officials last comes in will be juried by the week over a flag that hangs outside gallery board. her shop on Hartz Avenue. “We hope to get the cream of Officials said Lisa Gunn, owner the crop of new artists,” said realist of the Eclectic Home antiques, is painter Sandra Speights. in violation of the town sign ordi- And Ugarte said she hopes the nance and must take down a flag gallery will also inspire the young- that hangs at 391 Hartz Ave. er generations. Youths aren’t learn- But Gunn said she is not taking ing about the arts as much in public the notice lightly. Her store is set schools and they have to learn back 15 feet from the sidewalk and about it somewhere, she said. the flag helps bring in about one- “If we don’t have the art in our fourth of her customers, she said. hands and in our homes how will She fears taking it down will be our children learn to appreciate it?” damaging to her business. NATALIE O’NEILL she said. “This is about survival,” she She noticed that Danville’s art said. scene was lacking when artisans from Asia stayed at her home. Town officials say this flag, which was It wasn’t until recently that she “They are choosing taken down from the front of the Eclectic decided to do something about it. Home last week, is in violation of Danville Downstairs, the building will to crack down on sign ordinance. be filled with art from other parts of the world and patrons must nebulous, ridiculous said three to five letters of notifica- walk through Leku Eder to find tion about promotional signage are the upstairs gallery. The contrast things.” sent out a week to businesses in between the world art downstairs —Lisa Gunn, owner of the Danville. and local pieces upstairs is aimed at Eclectic Home antiques The flag doesn’t pose any threat pleasing a variety of tastes. “Leku to people or the town, Gunn said. Eder” is Basque for “a beautiful “They are choosing to crack down place.” The town ordinance states that on nebulous, ridiculous things,” she Paintings and sculptures will be promotional signs can only be up said. “It’s so unreasonable.” hung throughout the stairwell and for 15 consecutive days and 45 Prohibited signs include those in most of the second floor. A small days of the year, in order to draw that move, flash or blink, roof room will also be designated as a NATALIE O’NEILL attention to events and sales. signs, dilapidated signs and those creative space, so that artists may “If every shop downtown had a visible to the freeway. Crompton paint and sculpt as they take turns flag up, it would change the char- said some cities have less strict manning the gallery. The space will acter of downtown,” said Principal sign codes, but their downtowns are have excellent natural lighting to Planner David Crompton. much less attractive than Danville’s highlight pieces, and walls will be Jeanette Ugarte, owner of Leku Eder, and painter Stephen Sanfilippo discuss ideas for Gunn, however, said it shouldn’t business district. painted shades of green. art placement at the soon-to-be gallery location above Leku Eder in downtown Danville. qualify as a promotional sign. “In these cities you have blinking “It has a great feeling,” said The flag is the size of a typical signs and banners competing for Alamo artist Stephen Sanfilippo on art, wine and mingling. The co- p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at the American flag and has been up attention,” Crompton said. a recent visit to the new gallery. op’s goal is to open by December, old Blackhawk Plaza location and for five years. It is red and blue The Planning Department’s mis- Much like Blackhawk Art but the gallery may host casual will show art from painters Sandra with text in the center that reads sion states that Danville’s goal Gallery, the New Renaissance viewings before that date. Speights and Bill Paskewitz and “Antiques.” Gallery will host receptions with A reception will be held at 5 abstract sculptor Bill Carmel. ■ Chief of Planning Kevin Gailey ➤ Continued on page 8 Silverado Winemakers Dinner Tuesday, September 26th Reception 6:30 Dinner 7:00 5 course dinner Call for reservations as space is limited. To view our menu visit www.bridgesdanville.com

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Triple the fun The Nagle triplets—Sean, Madison and Seamus—each enjoy their own Weekly while skiing at Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain in Canada during spring break with their parents Kathleen and Bruce Nagle.

From Russia with love Students from the Monte Vista High School choir visit Moscow’s Red Square on their journey through Russia, Germany, Sweden and Finland, performing at schools and churches.

The beauty of old Napoli Nancy Beckus and Frank Puglisi catch up on hometown news while stopping at the Bay of Naples on their three-week excursion to Italy. Mount Vesuvius can be seen in the back- ground. Happy Birthday Pat and Ken Burger of Blackhawk included their Weekly in Ken’s 70th birthday celebra- tion in April, held onboard a Caribbean Princess cruise with family and friends..

Spouting off Jill Larson and Francie Roberts timed their photo with the Greetings from Santorini Weekly just right to coincide with the water flying from the Visiting the ruins Martha and Bob Foss brought along their Weekly to visit Marijeanne Rende enjoys reading about other Spouting Horn Blowhole in Kauai, Hawaii, where they traveled Machu Picchu, Peru, the lost Incan city at 13,000 feet in the travelers while overlooking the Thira Caldera on her with their husbands Jim and Dave in May. Andes. visit to Santorini, Greece.

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‘Seniors’ Come Celebrate Our turn 35 Danville Seniors’ Club president Fran Britt strums a lively Expansion! ukulele tune at the 35th anniversary party for the Danville Seniors’ Club at the Veterans Hall on Open House Monday. The celebra- tion included a catered Saturday, Sept. 16th • 4pm to 8pm luau with Dancers of the Pacific as well as country western singers. The master of ceremonies was Bob Rantz, and dig- nitaries in attendance

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Flag “If every shop ➤ Continued from page 6 downtown had a flag up, it would change is to have signs that compliment the business and the community. the character of Colors and materials along with appropriate placement are consid- downtown.” ered when granting sign permits. —Principal Planner “We have limited, high quality David Crompton signs and we think it works for us,” Crompton added. But Danville should be more flex- town officials either “look the other ible with granting necessary excep- way” or allow none at all, he said. tions to minor code violations, Gunn “We are not overly restrictive or insists. Rent is high downtown and overly liberal,” he said. there are some businesses that rely The effectiveness of signs that Toy Room Band by Leonard Filgate on signs like these to draw in foot have been up long periods of time traffic, she pointed out. is limited anyway, he added. He “The code needs to be rewritten cited the example of a sign in San Larger selection with new artists & artwork and addressed,” she said. Ramon stating the business is “Now She added that there are several Accepting New Clients.” The sign Voted the “Bay Area’s Best Art Gallery and Custom Frame Shop” for the past other flags hanging in Danville that has been hanging for years, and no have not been targeted. one notices it anymore, he said. three years, Studio 7 Fine Arts offers a diverse collection of original artwork Gailey, however, said town offi- No one has confronted Gunn and limited editions by local, regional and national artists. cials contact all shops with promo- about the flag in the past, although tional signs to inform them of the it has been repeatedly vandalized. limits. He said in the last month a On two occasions it was ripped shop around the corner was con- down and damaged, her plants were Studio 7 Fine Arts tacted about a similar flag. This snapped, and boxes were kicked owner took the flag down quickly out. When she put a camera on the 400 Main Street and agreeably, he said. premises, the vandalism stopped. “In (Gunn’s) case, she has had It’s unclear whether there is a con- Downtown Pleasanton the sign up for an extended period nection between the vandal and the of time,” he said. notification letter, she said. 925.846.4322 In comparison to other towns To date, no one has filed a and cities, Danville has a moderate complaint with the town about the www.studio7finearts.com policy, Gailey said. Many city and flag. ■ Page 8 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly NEWSFRONT Ridgeline home decision delayed due to lack of quorum

Planning commissioners will because the company’s design meeting, on Tuesday, Sept. 26. past study sessions looking for the this case. discuss downsized home for a home on a major ridgeline “If the majority of the commis- best possible area on the site that The commissioners had suggest- was still too large, said Planning sioners who were present at the least violates the local ordinance, ed several months ago that SkyVilla plans at next meeting Commissioner Rene Morgan. Aug. 15 meeting vote to bring it Condie said. The issues were where scale back its design. At that time, The developer made changes to back for reconsideration, we will the house would be built and how it before the August meeting, Britton by Jordan M. Doronila the design for a smaller home and look at it freshly,” said Planning was designed, he said. removed one of six garages and a submitted the application for another Commissioner Steve Condie on wing from the design. The Danville Planning review by the Planning Commission Wednesday morning. Nonetheless, the home was Commission did not have a quorum at its meeting Tuesday. However, Jeff Britton, manager of SkyVilla, “Our concern was the still enormous, said Planning at its meeting Tuesday night so no some of the members who were pres- has already gone through four Commissioner Rene Morgan. decision was made about reconsid- ent at the August meeting were not lengthy study sessions, seeking the size. We suggested “Our concern was the size. We ering an application by SkyVilla to there this week so there was no quo- Planning Commission’s guidance to them that they suggested to them that they down- build a home on a major ridgeline. rum to reconsider the application. to get his application approved. size the home,” said Morgan about The commission had rejected the The matter has been rescheduled SkyVilla owns a parcel of 10 acres, downsize the home.” the August meeting. She added that application of SkyVilla in August for the next Planning Commission which contains a major ridgeline, —Rene Morgan, the developer did make the design on Lawrence Road in east Danville Planning Commissioner smaller, but it was not downsized off Camino Tassajara. enough. A Danville ordinance urges After last month’s meeting, developers not to build homes on The commissioners’ specific views Morgan said SkyVilla’s attorney major ridgelines for aesthetic rea- have changed over time, he added. contacted members of the com- sons. However, the ordinance has SkyVilla’s engineers found that mission and told some of them the an exception that enables people to the only possible site on the 10 applicant would make the design build a home on a major ridgeline if acres to build is on the major ridge- smaller and would resubmit his it is the only feasible location, said line because it is the safest and plans at the meeting Tuesday. Danville Principal Planner David most practical site for building. Britton said he respects and Crompton. Moreover, Crompton said town wants to work with the Planning The commissioners spent long staff recommended that building Commission to move his applica- hours deliberating the application in on the major ridgeline was best in tion forward. ■ Bidding on education Online auction important part of Primo’s run

by Natalie O’Neill said Primo’s Run consultant Carol earlier and keep it open for longer Mascali. in 2006. Most of the highest bids in Going once, going twice! It may An estimated value is posted next previous years have gone for kids be a charity auction, but you won’t to a photo of the item, along with a items, which include dolls, tutoring hear anyone shouting that phrase. In minimum starting bid. Participants and indoor rock climbing passes. fact, you won’t hear much more than make anonymous bids according to Some of the most attractive items the click of your computer mouse. the most current high bid, so partici- this year, however, are date nights The Primo’s sixth annual online pants know what it takes to win. for parents and trips for the whole auction to raise money for the Last year’s auction alone raised family, Mascali said. San Ramon Valley Education $11,000 for education in the San “We’d love to see more par- Foundation began Sept. 13 and will Ramon Valley and this year vol- ticipation from parents in the san close the evening of Sept. 27. And unteers hope to exceed that figure, Ramon Valley,” she said. like a small-scale eBay for a cause, Mascali said. The 23rd annual Primo’s Run there is something for every taste “Last year it was a great success. has already raised over $2 million and style. Our goal is to bring in even more and will take place Sunday, Oct. 8, “Online auctions save time and this year,” she added. this year. To take part in the auction it hits a wider audience,” said To help reach the goal, coordi- or sign up for the run, visit www. LANI ALLEN Vanessa Chan, executive direc- nators decided to start the auction primosrun.com. ■ Climb every mountain tor of the 2006 Primo’s Run for Education. This youth paid $5 for the privilege of testing his abilities on Local businesses donated prizes New In Danville! the Mobile Rock Climb at the 24th annual Alamo Music and Wine like jewelry, baseball tickets, and Festival last Saturday, which this year included many activities for weekend get-aways to raise money children. At the celebration, the Alamo Rotary named Don Morton for schools in the area. Items are as Alamo Citizen of the Year, chosen from many nominees who listed in 13 categories, including Fresh Sushi are active in the community. The event raises funds for the music dining, entertainment, sports, wine programs at the Alamo schools, and many student music groups and apparel. and Sashimi provided entertainment. “Businesses in the San Ramon Valley have really been generous,” Tempura prepared with 100% Bran Oil

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Ray ranking, hands out school supplies at the Riordan, Scout master of Tuhin’s Good News Children’s Education Mission Troop 834, said others have done School in Kolkata, India. collection projects, some for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. library, plus another 100 books for “This is the first one I’m aware a public school. of that affects children in another Once in Kolkata, Tuhin, who country,” he said. He also explained speaks Bengali, met with the stu- that fewer than 2 percent of Scouts dents to ask what kinds of books achieve the rank of Eagle. they wanted. Many answered But Tuhin, a junior at Monte comic books, so he bought the Vista High, sees much need when entire Adventures of Tintin series he visits his grandparents for in Bengali and in English. One four to six weeks each summer student wanted English mysteries. in Kolkata, formerly known as Then he visited College Street, a Calcutta. “I always knew I wanted mile of book stalls. “As you can 35 to do something for India,” he told imagine, the prices are quite com- 4- me last week. petitive,” he said. He centered on 4 An Eagle Scout Leadership two areas, and began to buy the 4- Project has certain restrictions. books and pile them into the car. The Scout has to come up with He bought books in every category, a specific need, plan a project to he said. address the need, then direct the Monte Vista librarian Dolores undertaking and follow it through Fabel had helped Tuhin learn the to completion. Fundraising itself Dewey Decimal System, and he cannot be a project but it can be catalogued the books accordingly. 06/30/2006. done to buy materials. She also gave him the name of a Tuhin said it was hard to settle library supply company, Demco. on just one need but he finally He called to ask the price of lami- decided to help by setting up a nate and they donated five rolls, school library. If he bought the enough for 300 books. He carried books in India he would save the laminate on the plane in June, shipping costs and have more along with school supplies donated money for books. He contacted by members of the Monte Vista schools in Kolkata and received California Scholarship Federation a positive response from the Rev. and National Honor Society. In Subir Roy, who runs the Good India he organized another crew of WADE J. WESTHOFF News Mission School. The school volunteers to help him catalog and serves “road kids,” a translation laminate the books. from Bengali, Tuhin said. “They “The school children helped me Financial Network Investment Corporation are kids who grow up on the bring in the cabinet,” he said, as streets of Kolkata.” Their parents well as the books in plastic bags. are servants, rickshaw pullers, He recalled being joined by about 3223 Crow Canyon Road, Ste 360 vegetable and fish sellers, who 20 students as they all sloshed live day to day with little money down the path, made muddy by the San Ramon, CA 94583 left over for education. A real monsoons, about a quarter mile attraction of school for the chil- to the school. It is in a poor part dren is the free lunch meal. The of the city in a field-like area, he 925.866.8600 school’s mission is to break the explained. cycle of poverty with education. Now Tuhin said he is hoping to [email protected] Originally, Tuhin said, he was start a nonprofit organization to planning to buy only fiction and continue to help since he returns reference books for a basic library. to India each year with his fam- But he ended up collecting five ily—parents Millie and Shyamal times the $250 he was hoping for, Roy and his sister Bidisha, 11, a as friends and families heard about sixth-grader at Diablo Vista. “The his project and donated. He ended students were so thankful,” he up supplying 200 books—plus recalled. “They were smiling from the shelving—for the Good News ear to ear.” ■ Page 10 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly Where Fashion Sense Meets Common Perspective Sense For The Whole Family Serving the communities EDITORIALS • LETTERS • OPINIONS 220-C1 Alamo Plaza, Alamo of Danville, Blackhawk, 925.855.0886 Diablo and Alamo in the Safeway Shopping Center M-F 9-7 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 10-5 PUBLISHER EDITORIAL • THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Deborah Acosta McKeehan EDITORIAL Editor Our hall of history Dolores Fox Ciardelli Adult Cut Kid Cut Staff Reporters The venerable old Veterans Hall in Danville has $ 95 $ 95 Jordan M. Doronila 9 Reg. $14.95 7Reg. $9.95 been the subject of much discussion since a Veterans Offer good at participating salons. One Natalie O’Neill Offer good at participating salons. One Memorial Building Development Committee of San coupon per person. Long or thick hair extra. coupon per person. 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Shannon Corey weddings, classes and theatrical productions as well as meetings of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Assistant Design Director Services Offered: Ben Ho American Legion. Designers The Danville hall, as most others, was built in Laser Hair Reduction Steve Bruzenak the center of what was then a very small town. The Titan Skin Trina Cannon Tightening James Greenfield Danville Hotel was turned around in 1927 to face Hartz Jason Lind Avenue rather than Mesotherapy Railroad, acknowledg- The prohibitive IPL Photo- ADVERTISING ing the new town cen- rejuvenation Advertising Manager ® ter. Across the street cost of upkeep Botox Laure Reynolds from the Veterans Hall, is an issue with ® Senior Account Executive where Starbucks is Restylane all of the halls from ® Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores now, was San Ramon Captique Advertising this era, and each Collagen Injections Account Executives Valley Bank, bought by Susan Sterling the Bank of America community deals Facials in 1931. 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Danville Weekly • September 15, 2006 • Page 11 Nurturing Therapeutic Bodywork for Women, Men and Children Community Pulse • Pregnancy POLICE BULLETIN & LOG • OBITUARIES • BIRTHS & WEDDINGS • Injury Rehabilitation • Swedish/Deep Tissue • Aromatherapy 90 Minute POLICE BULLETIN • Reiki Treatment • Stress Reduction/Relaxation Massage for only $65 Resident caught with $15,000 Multi-modality approach Shortly after the arrest, Ireland reportedly found New clients only worth of stolen items brass knuckles, knives and computers in the truck, individualized for your changing needs Offer expires 10/31/06 said Craig. Danville police also found ski boots, PATRICIA YAMSHON,CMT Police stopped a 20-year-old Danville resident cell phones, bicycles and other recreational equip- By Appointment Only in San Ramon for a traffic violation and found he had a load of ment. stolen items in his pickup truck, Danville police Esposito told police he had broken into a storage 925-858-0932 Sgt. Troy Craig said. facility in Walnut Creek, Craig said, and was plan- Member Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Officer Mike Ireland arrested Jeffrey Esposito at ning to sell the items. Craig said the total amount of 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, on suspicion of being the stolen items is in excess of $15,000. under the influence of a dangerous drug after he Craig said Danville and Walnut Creek police pulled over his 1998 Ford pickup truck for a traffic departments worked together to resolve the case. and equipment violation, according to police reports. “Anyone can be a victim of this type of crime,” After he made contact with the suspect, Ireland saw Craig said. He suggested checking storage facilities that Esposito showed symptoms of being under the frequently. influence of a controlled substance, Craig said. —Jordan M. Doronila Bistro POLICE LOG The Danville Police Department • Misdemeanor, other, arrest, on Love Miranda Ave. made the following information avail- Ln. at 1:26 p.m. • Suspicious circumstances on South able. Under the law, those charged • Commercial burglary on Crow Ave. Canyon Rd. at 3:07 p.m. Comfort Food with offenses are considered inno- Tuesday, Sept. 5 cent until convicted. • Drunk in public, arrest, on San Ramon Valley Blvd. at 8:17 p.m. • Possession of destructive device, Served in a Monday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 8 weapon, on Lunada Ln. and Ridgewood Rd. • Suspicious circumstances on Adobe • Suspicious circumstances on San Family Friendly Atmosphere Dr. at 7:53 a.m. Ramon Valley Blvd. at 8:54 a.m. • Residential burglary on Dorchester Family Friendly Atmosphere Ln. • Suspicious circumstances on • Sale of drugs, marijuana, arrest, on Liverpool St. at 9:10 a.m. Stone Valley Rd. at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Why Cook At Home? • Vandalism on Marigold St. at 11:03 • Accident, property damage, on • Residential burglary on Muir Ln. a.m. Camino Ramon and San • Accident, property damage, on Thomas Way at 2:29 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Let Us Do It For You! Diablo Rd. and W. El Pintado • Accident, property damage, on Rd. at 1:04 p.m. • Warrant arrest on northbound I-680 Diablo Rd. at 10:49 p.m. offramp and Livorna Rd. Tuesday, Sept. 5 • Warrant arrest on Camino Tassajara • Dine In • Take Out • Auto burglary on Laurel Dr. at 8:47 and Diablo Rd. at 11:53 p.m. BLACKHAWK • Patio Dining • Kids Menu a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Wednesday, Sept. 6 • Suspicious circumstances on Diablo Monday, Sept. 4 • Full Bar • Family Style • Residential burglary on Hidden Hills Rd. at 2:46 p.m. • Warrant arrest on Blackhawk Club Pl. at 7:03 a.m. • DUI, arrest, on Diablo Rd. and W. El Ct. Lunch Dinner • Injury accident on San Ramon Valley Pintado Rd. at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Lunch Dinner Blvd. and Sycamore Valley Rd. Sunday, Sept. 10 • Fraud on Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 11:30-2:30 Mon-Fri 5:00-9:00 Sun-Thurs at 10:52 a.m. • Drunk in public, arrest, on Hartz • Warrant arrest on Crow Canyon Rd. 5:00-9:30 Fri & Sat Ave. at 2:01 a.m. DIABLO 5:00-9:30 Fri & Sat and Tassajara Ranch Dr. at 2:55 • DUI, arrest, on Crow Canyon Rd. p.m. and El Capitan Dr. at 3:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4 • Grand theft, shoplift, on Sycamore • Auto burglary on Diablo Rd. at 115-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo Valley Rd. W. at 4:01 p.m. • Grand theft on Mt. 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Right: Chile, Danville gets a chance Drugs to see LPGA women in action Below Count DRIVENby Cathy Jetter tion, a

e thought Danville had it all: a love- ly natural setting, fabulous schools, will play an 18-hole qualifying round, five-star dining, superior shopping hoping to grab one of the spots left open to local golf and a feeling of community. And professionals. an autograph or two.” now, we have our own major sport- “Each Monday before a tour event, the tour holds Caufield added that the practice Wing event. Not many cities in Northern California, hey, a qualifying tournament for professional players who area is another great place to view the pros up not many in the world, can claim the honor of hosting a don’t have a permanent spot on the tour,” explained close, perhaps taking home more from the range than world-class competition right in their own back yard. Dana Dormann, a former LPGA Tour player who spent just a souvenir. care of.” In case you haven’t heard, the ladies of the LPGA 10 years playing—and winning—for a living. “As a golfer and a teaching professional, I will tell you In golf- Tour are coming to town, and they are ready to play Though Dormann retired from the tour to raise a there is a lot to learn from watching the LPGA players,” 19th hole some golf. The Ladies Professional Golf Association family in Pleasanton, her love of the game keeps her Caufield said. “The ladies’ technique and form is better ment whe tours all year at courses throughout the United States involved both personally and professionally. applied to the average golfer’s than the power-hitting rolled and and internationally, including South Africa, France, “I’ll be there on Monday, trying for one of those men you see on television. These ladies hit it 270 yards, are told. England, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, South Korea, Japan spots,” she said with a smile. “Of course, I would love and they do it using skill and finesse; they have great, Bonnie and Singapore. to play in the event.” efficient swings. for the To Now Danville is ready for them. For nearly a year, Local fans would love to see Dormann paired with “People will get a lot out of replicating the lady ath- expected 6 Blackhawk Country Club’s general manager, Larry another Pleasanton favorite, Paula Creamer. While many letes’ moves. A LPGA Tour event is a wonderful way organized Marx, and director of golf Mark Caufield have been of the more well-known names on tour delay commit- for an average player to see a great swing.” the time th primping and priming all 18 holes of the private club’s ting to play until the week-prior deadline, Creamer There is plenty to see out on the course, too. But what “We’ll Lakeside Course, ensuring that the always-pristine fair- confirmed in advance that she would be making a home- is the best way to go from tee to green without missing inside the ways and greens stay pro-tour pure for the 140 or so town appearance. much of the action? volunteers players of the Longs Drugs Challenge. “We were especially excited when Paula offered to Due to the challenging layout of the Lakeside Course, restaurant “We were given the LPGA guidelines a year in meet with the girls of local USGA-LPGA Girls Golf Marx said a spectator’s best bet is to decide on a couple people. M advance,” explained Marx. “We’ve been moving that chapters,” said Dormann, who serves as a site director of places to visit and “park yourself in a fan zone.” entice som way for many months. We maintain our course pretty for the organization that introduces the benefits of golf “There are a lot of elevation changes at the Lakeside Saturday n close to those standards year round, anyway.” to girls between the ages of 7 and 17. course,” he explained. “Deciding to follow one favorite locations t Caufield concurred, adding that the biggest concerns “She’s planning a demonstration and some hands-on player around all 18 holes won’t work here.” Guttma came during the July heat wave. work with the girls from the Concord, Walnut Creek and To help accommodate the crowds, grandstands have visitors ar “Like all the area courses, we had a hard time keeping Pleasanton chapters.” been set up at prime viewing spots. “This is the course in shape when it was so hot,” he said. “But Outside of special events like Creamer’s, just how “Visitors are welcome to bring their folding chairs and Danville h we stayed on top of it, and now we could be ready to go likely are spectators to meet their favorite famous face make themselves comfortable,” Marx added. what they tomorrow.” while watching the tournament rounds? While chairs are permitted, camers and cell phones are Of cour That’s good news because although there are only “That’s one of the great things about the LPGA Tour,” forbidden, as are coolers. Marx said that Blackhawk’s food LPGA To a few more days until the tournament begins its four- said Marx. “The ladies are pretty friendly out there. and beverage staff are well prepared to ease any hunger the Longs day run on Thursday, Sept. 21, there will be plenty of Around the clubhouse area and walking from tee to pangs worked up by the watching and waiting crowds. least two m action around the country club starting Sept. 18 when green, the players are often very happy to stop and sign “We’ll have plenty of on-course concessions,” he After th the first of two pro-ams will tee off at 7:30 in the morn- golf balls, hats, programs ... people should definitely assured. “From the corporate hospitality tents to the happens, ing. Later that afternoon, 20 to 30 local LPGA members bring sharpies and golf balls, they’re pretty sure to get Michelob Ultra Nineteenth Hole, everything is taken here.” ■

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Guttman, economic development coordinator What: Longs Drugs Challenge LPGA Tour own of Danville, hopes more than a few of the When: Sept. 21-24 60,000 visitors will take advantage of the city’s Where: Blackhawk Country Club effort to extend the golf experience well past Defending Champion: Nicole Perrot he last scorecard is signed. Purse: $1 million have a Discover Danville booth set up just e gates of the entrance,” Guttman said. “Our Cost: Tickets range in price from $20 ($15 at s will have menus for many of our downtown Longs) to $100; children 16 and under are BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS s, and we’ll be able to make reservations for free Many of our stores will keep longer hours to Tickets: Single day passes can be purchased at all San Ramon - Bollinger Canyon Road me late night shoppers, and on Friday and Longs Drugs; weekly passes available at 18080 San Ramon Valley Blvd . . . (925) 830-9700 night there will be live music at two or three throughout the downtown.” the tournament office located at Blackhawk San Ramon - Crow Canyon Road n said it is estimated that 80 percent of the Country Club 2441 San Ramon Valley Blvd .... (925) 838-6300 rrive from the extended Bay Area. Parking: All tournament parking is located at Bishop s an incredible opportunity to show off what Ranch 3, off Camino Ramon, with shuttles Pleasant Hill has to offer. We expect that visitors will like running between the lot and the course. 1420 Contra Costa Blvd ...... (925) 680 8600 find, and will want to come back.” rse they’ll want to come back; and so does the For more information: Visit www.longsdrugschal- Walnut Creek ur. In fact, organizers are happy to report that lenge.com; or call the tour- 1661 Mt. Diablo Blvd...... (925) 938-2500 s Drugs Challenge is contracted to return at nament office at Blackhawk: more times—through 2008. 725-0148 hat, said Guttman, “We’ll have to see what Restrictions: No cameras, no cell phones allowed Host a Party—For birthdays, bridal showers but we’d love to have them keep coming or friends who want to have a unique and fun get together, arrange a private party at Bollinger Nail Salon.

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by Natalie O’Neill “It was like a big party,” said Susan quality donated clothes can give women at Astbury, who attended the swap to support shelters confidence for job interviews and he stylish women arrived at a posh the ballet company. “I found a darling purse meetings with apartment Realtors. night club, dragging laundry ham- I just love.” A new outfit can help a battered woman T pers and duffel bags. Inside, across The reasons for throwing and attend- feel beautiful and competent, she said. from the bar, volunteers dumped the con- ing swaps are as varied as the swap-goers “Women come here with nothing. It’s tents onto tables. themselves. Free thinkers come as an alter- usually not safe for them to go home and Piles of blouses, faded Levis and sophis- native to supporting big clothing compa- get their things,” she said. ticated suit coats were hung and folded. nies. Socialites come to make friends and When coupled with the light subject of Before long, bargain hunters and fashionis- network. And thrifty women go just to get a fashion and the female bonding that inevi- tas began flocking to the clothes like kids to deal. tably follows, the swaps are also a valuable an ice cream truck No shopping experience beats the “high” way to get the word out about their cause, “Those are perfect,” one college girl of finding a free piece of fashion gold, these Paulson said. gushed as her friend squealed over size 8 women say. “Domestic violence is an uncomfortable boots. A middle-aged woman’s face lit up “I am so much more proud when I get a subject,” she said. “But these events get as she tried on a tweed jacket in the pink compliment on clothes I get from a swap,” people talking.” light of the club. And while not a cent was Agasi said. Just the act of cleaning out your closet in spent on fashion, everyone left with some- But with all the fun and seemingly super- the name of something good can be thera- thing new—or at least something new to ficial air of a gals night out based around peutic, Agasi pointed out. S them. clothes, it’s really about the giving spirit. “We all have things we buy and never Clothing swaps, a growing phenomenon Along with supporting battered women’s wear,” Astbury said. at which women meet to trade unwanted shelters, the donated clothes also go to Swaps don’t just help women look pieces of their wardrobe, are sprouting up Dress for Success, a nonprofit group that good, they help them feel good. The all over the East Bay. With swaps serving provides low-income women with clothes group of smiling ladies exiting that posh as anything from hip nights out in San and teaches them etiquette for job inter- club on a recent swap night would tell Francisco to fundraisers in Danville, the views. you the same. As they left the pink lights word is spreading. Heather Paulson, outreach associate for behind, their hearts were fuller than their W ■ And Suzanne Agasi, who has hosted La Casa De Las Madres, says that high hampers. more than 100 swaps, says it’s not just about the clothes anymore. “It’s about feeling good about ourselves as women,” said Agasi, who donates all left over swap clothes directly to Bay Area bat- tered women’s shelters. A The swaps work like this: Women bring garments they no longer like, need or just want to give away, and then pay a cover charge of about $20. In exchange, they get a chance to bring home goodies from other women’s closets. Here, the old saying is fitting—one person’s trash is another one’s treasure. P As the mix of swap-goers evolves, the events are especially catching on in upscale areas like Danville. “This all started out small in my apart- ment with me just inviting women I know. Now it’s huge,” says Agasi, who is making a go of hosting swaps as a full-time job. Longtime Danville Ballet owner Rebecca Crowell hosted a swap last month to raise money for the Diablo Ballet, her new endeavor. Food and wine were donated, F clothes were traded, and $1,000 was raised in just a couple hours. “I heard it was the latest trend and a great way to raise money,” Crowell said. Mothers and daughters cleaned out their closets together and paid the $25 cover charge at the Danville Ballet studio in A Alamo Plaza. As teens riffled through cargo pants, print T-shirts and capris, moms grazed through summer sandals, casual skirts and jewelry.

D Clothing swaps—the latest way to NAT ALIE O’NEILL find style and

help others Clothes traders gather jeans and blouses as part of a “divas only night” to benefit a battered woman’s shelter.

Page 16 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly Presenting the Past BY BEVERLY LANE Sage MUSEUM OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY

Alamo students of yesteryear In 1900 the Alamo Grammar School students are: (front seated) ? Mueller, Archie Penfield, George Samuels, Jack Reis, unidentified, Joe Bispo; (second row seated) Maggie Olivier, Mary Bispo, Martha Bunce, Mary Nunes, Nina Bell, Grace Samuels, ? Mueller, Mary Bell, Simple Elegance Harriett Bell; (first standing row) Albert Stone, Belle Nunes, Lilas Stone, ? Mueller, Bertha Stone, ? Mueller, unidentified, Fred Shoen; (back standing row) Miss Gruenig, Stewart Kennedy, unidentified, Addie Smith, Sadie Smith, Elvira Smith, Olivette Bunce, Gustave Reis, Ray Grenell. 215 Alamo Plaza, Alamo Source: Picture from museum files; information from “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, San Ramon” by Beverly Lane and (Next to Yellow Wood Coffee & Tea) Ralph Cozine 925.314.9917 OF NOTE www.thecolorsage.com Share your light Upon their return, they designed the tool trailer solution, and Project Second Chance, the received donations of tools and Adult Literacy Program of the funds to purchase and build the county library, is looking for trailer. They also purchased a volunteers to become literacy used pickup truck to deliver the tutors, which are badly needed tool trailer to Mississippi, which in East and Central Counties. ESIDENTIAL ACIFIC ORTGAGE also will be used to deliver the R P M “A candle which lights another tool trailer to the jobsites. ART OF D candle does not lose its light” is E HE OWN The church is planning to send IN TH TOWN the program’s motto. two adult groups and one youth A training program is being held group of volunteer workers to 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays, Mississippi this year and at least Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. All 14 hours four groups in 2007. They are Lori Smith Jill Mosser of training are required. looking for skilled and un-skilled 925.461.6959 925.249.3434 Call 927-3250 or e-mail psc@ workers to join them in their Gulf ccclib.org for registration infor- Coast rebuilding effort. Sign up mation. Training will be held at www.srvumc.org. The church Darlene Crane Angela Aloise at the PSC office, 75 Santa is located at 902 Danville, Blvd. 925.461.2809 925.461.6955 Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill. Telephone 837-5243. Linda Zaiss 925.552.1185 Tool trailer Report from off to Biloxi Monte Vista The San Ramon Valley United Monte Vista High School Cheri Norma Perkins Methodist Church in Alamo has Principal Becky Smith reports Keefer-Gama 925.846.8743 purchased a 14-foot tool trailer that the student body enrollment 925.548.8886 is currently 2,715 students: 719 Monica Espinoza Lynn Eskew and pickup truck that will be driv- 925.249.2437 925.249.3432 en down to Biloxi, Miss., on Sept. freshmen, 718 sophomores, Darlene Espinoza 10 to be used by volunteers in 680 juniors, and 563 seniors. 925.249.3436 rebuilding homes damaged by She also said the Academic hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Boosters are again funding addi- The tool trailer was equipped tional classes in science, math, Strategic Financing G to support 20 workers and will fine arts, computers, social stud- Your roup enable groups of skilled and ies and language arts. ution for Today’s Changing M un-skilled volunteers with their Five Monte Vista students are The Sol arket residential repair and rebuilding national Merit Semi-Finalists With interest rates on the rise, a lot of consumers are in the 2007 Merit Scholarship efforts throughout Mississippi. extremely troubled by the negative effects of increasing interest rates The United Methodist Church Competition: Bi Xiao, Lucy has been sending thousands of Liu, Humzah Qureshi, Abigail on their Adjustable Rate Mortgages. volunteer workers from across Wolf and Jonathan Wu. They the country to the Gulf Coast in achieved this honor by scoring We have the solution….call us today. an ongoing rebuilding effort. high on the PSAT and National Our interest is your best interest. The Alamo church volunteers Merit Scholarship qualifying 30 W. Neal Street #105 Pleasanton, CA 94566 who went to the Gulf Coast said test; these students make up they found the supply of tools to less than 2 percent of the state’s 090604090604 CA Dept. of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker # 01201643 be disorganized or non-existent. high school graduating class. Danville Weekly • September 15, 2006 • Page 17 PLANNING, NEARING, OR AT RETIREMENT?

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uncovered until the cheese melts and the top is browned, Eggplant Parmigiana about 20 minutes. Serve immediately. (serves 2-4, depending on whether it is the entrée or side dish) An Eggplant Burger??? 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for oiling the baking It’s a healthy, lean alternative. sheet Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried one! 2 large eggplants, about 2 pounds Salt and pepper 1. Cut an eggplant into 3/4-inch crosswise slices. Brush 2 cups tomato sauce (canned or see recipe below) slices with olive oil and seasonings, or marinate in low-fat 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chiffonade Italian dressing. (Note: Depending on the size of the egg- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/8-inch thick plant, one can generate 2-4 “burgers.”) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano 2. Grill or broil slices, about 5 min. each side, until tender 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, lightly toasted under broiler and brown. Tomato Sauce: 3. Serve eggplant slices on a no-trans-fat bun. Add more 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil low-fat Italian dressing as a condiment if desired. 1 Spanish onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 Tbsp., dried) Eggplant Szechuan Style 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated (serves 4-6 as a side dish) 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved 1 pound eggplant Salt 4 oz. ground pork 1 tsp. minced garlic In a 3-qt. saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. chopped scallion the onion and garlic and cook until soft and lightly brown, 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced and halved about 8-10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 5 minutes more, until the carrot is soft. Add the tomatoes 1 cup oil and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower heat and Sauce: simmer 30 minutes, until as thick as hot cereal. Season with 1 Tbsp. hot bean sauce salt and serve. The sauce lasts 1 week in the refrigerator or 1 tsp. soy sauce up to 6 months frozen. 1 tsp. salt 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Oil a baking sheet. 1 tsp. sugar 2. Slice each eggplant into 6 pieces 1-1/2 inches thick. Lightly 1. Peel eggplant and cut into irregular pieces. If using long, thin season each slice with salt and pepper and place on the oiled Chinese eggplant, there is no need to peel them. Soak eggplant sheet. Bake the eggplant at 450 degrees until the slices begin in water at least half an hour to get rid of the bitterness. turning deep brown on top, about 12-15 minutes. Remove the 2. Heat wok with oil, drain off water from eggplant, pat dry eggplant from oven and transfer slices to a plate to cool. and cook in oil until tender. Remove eggplant and place on 3. Lower oven temperatures to 350. In an 8 by 12-inch paper towels to drain off oil. brownie pan, place the 4 largest eggplant slices evenly 3. Heat wok with 2 Tbsp. of oil, sauté garlic and ginger to spaced apart. Over each, spread 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce release flavor; add pork and stir until meat is white. Pour in and sprinkle with a tsp. of basil. sauce, add 2 Tbsp. water and bring to boil. 4. Place one slice of mozzarella over each eggplant slice and 4. Add eggplant and water chestnuts in, mix well and cook sprinkle with 1 tsp. Parmesan-Reggiano. Place the smaller a while to infuse flavors into eggplant. Add chopped scallion slices of eggplant over the other slices and repeat with and sesame oil just before serving. sauce, basil and cheeses. Repeat layering until all ingredi- 5. Serve with an entrée and rice. ents are used. 5. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top and bake Find more eggplant recipes at www.DanvilleWeekly.com.

Page 18 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly AT THE MOVIES

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Diamond: The Legendary History of a Susan Sokol Blosser WEEKEND PREVIEW Cursed Gem,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Rakestraw Books will host Susan Art Sept. 20, at the museum, 3700 Sokol Blosser, author of “A Home Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Cost in the Vineyard,” at 7 p.m., Monday, Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society pres- is $5; free to members and students Sept. 25, at the bookstore, 409 ents paintings of Marjorie Rolandelli, with I.D. Call 736-2280 or visit www. Railroad Ave., Danville. Cost is $25, Susan Dennis, Angela Cheng and blackhawkmuseum.org. including a special Harvest Dinner. Call Hebert H. Estes from mid-September Gloria Lenhart 837-7337. to mid-November, at Danville Town Rakestraw Books will host Gloria Offices, 510 La Gonda Way. Lenhart, author of “Planet Widow,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. Classes This event is free; call 837-7337. Auditions Alamo’s Fall Recreation Programs Lewis Buzbee Alamo Parks and Recreation is offer- Diablo Ballet Nutcracker Auditions Rakestraw Books will host Lewis ing new recreation programs for the Diablo Ballet will be holding audi- Buzee, author of “The Yellow Lighted fall season including 30 classes for all tions for “The Nutcracker” from Bookshop,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. ages at a 50% discount to all Alamo noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at 28, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad residents. For information, call 451- Shadelands Campus, 111 N. Wiget Ave., Danville. This event is free; call 9176, e-mail [email protected] Lane, Walnut Creek. Call 943-5842 or 837-7337. or visit www.alamore.org. 943-1775, ext. 2. Shawn Decker Rakestraw Books will host Shawn Decker, author of “My Pet Virus: The Story of a Rebel Without a Cure,” Clubs Author Visits Thursday, Sept. 28, at the bookstore, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. The day Dr. Richard Kurin Blackhawk Republican Women will include a number of events. For This club will host a meeting with Blackhawk Museum will host Dr. more information, call 837-7337. Richard Kurin, author of “Hope guest speakers Assemblyman Guy Houston and U.S. Rep. Richard ‘Sight Unseen’ opens tonight Pombo at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. Role Players Ensemble Theatre presents “Sight Unseen,” its first 12, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 black box production, with showings at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. The public is welcome. Cost is $31 due Sept. 15-16, and Sept. 22-23, at the Danville Town Meeting Hall, by noon Oct. 10 to Ms. Simens; call 201 Front St. Tickets are $10; $5 for subscribers and donors. Call 736-8251. 820-1278 or visit www.danvilletheatre.com. Blue Star Moms This group will be hosting “Drop Zones” events to accept items for Industrial Art care packages to send to the troops The Blackhawk Museum will host for the holidays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Events “Doodles, Drafts and Designs” until Saturday, Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, at Nov. 5, which has been organized by Danville Veteran’s Memorial Building, Art in the Park Town of Danville will host the 8th SITES (Smithsonian Institute Traveling 400 Hartz Ave. For information, visit Exhibition Services) and is sponsored www.bluestarmoms.org. annual Art in the Park from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Sept. by the Blackhawk Museum Guild. Contra Costa Rose Society 30-Oct. 1, at Town Green, near the This exhibit will appeal to audiences This club will meet to discuss Community Center and Library on interested in art, design, history, tech- “Landscaping with Miniature Roses” Front Street. Call 314-3466. nology and popular culture. For infor- with Rose Gilardi at 7:15 p.m., mation, call 736-2280 or visit www. Monday, Sept. 25, at the Gardens at Bicycle Rodeo blackhawkmuseum.org. Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Danville Police Department Youth Services and Community Service Units Legends of Jazz Walnut Creek. This event is free. Call This exhibit of Rudolph J. Omania’s 681-1551 or visit www.ccrose.org. will host a Bicycle Rodeo from 2:15- 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, at work will be displayed from Oct. Danville Women’s Club Vista Grande Elementary, 667 Diablo 1-31, at the Lindsay Dirkxx Brown This club will host a luncheon with Road, Danville. Everyone is welcome; Art Gallery, San Ramon Community guest speaker Linda Hughes, R.N., bring your bicycle and helmets. Call Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San M.P.A. from Rehabilitation Services of 314-3410. Ramon. Gallery hours are from 8:30 Northern California at noon, Thursday, a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8:30 Sept. 21, at the clubhouse, 242 Linda Blue Oval Performance Day a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mesa, Danville. Call 837-7528. Blackhawk Museum and Bay Area Saturday. Call 594-1625. Cobra Club will host “Blue Oval Diablo Bonsai Club Performance Day” with Cobras, One Room School House This club will host a lecture and Shelbys, Daytonas, Ford Muscle Cars, The Museum of the San Ramon Valley workshop on planting and raising GT40s and GTs on the Plaza from is hosting the “One Room School Bonsai Trees, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. House” exhibit until Sept. 27. It will Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Heather 16, at the museum, 3700 Blackhawk take you back to when blackboards, Farm Garden Center, Camellia Plaza Circle, Danville. This event is free ink wells and feather quills were a Room, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, with paid admission to the museum. sign of the time. Museum hours in Walnut Creek. Call 736-9157 or visit Call 736-2280. August are 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday- www.angelfire.com/ca2/diablobon- Saturdays; in September they are 1-4 sai. Danville Fall Crafts Festival p.m., Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-1 Join the fun at the Danville Fall p.m., Saturdays. Call 837-3750. Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild Crafts Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 21-22, at Hartz meets at 7 p.m., the third Wednesday and Prospect Avenues. Call 837-4400 of each month at the Danville or visit www.danvillecachamber.com. Congregational Church, 989 San Fundraisers Ramon Valley Blvd. Guests are wel- Farmers Market come ($2 donation). Annual member- The Danville Farmers Market is open Annual Summer Clearance ship fee is $30 ($20 for seniors 65+). from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday, at Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s For information, call Dianne at 837- the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking primary fundraiser at the Way Side 1863. Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Inn Thrift Shop and Costume Rental Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or is just around the corner. Check out Julie’s Book Clubs visit www.pcfma.com. the different sales including: Sept. 15, Julie’s Book Club is now offered in the everything is $1; Sept. 16, fill a bag for morning and at night. Julie’s Morning $5; and Sept. 19, the new fall product Book Club will meet and discuss will arrive. The shop is located at 3521 Siddharth Shangvi’s “Last Song of Golden Gate Way, Lafayette. Dusk” at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22. Exhibits The club will meet and discuss Amy East Bay Heart Walk Scheibe’s “What Do You Do All Day?” Full Moon Salon This walk presented by Subway at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Woodcraft of Dublin is hosting the will benefit the American Heart Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., “Full Moon Salon” traveling carv- Association to emphasize the impor- Danville. Call 837-7337. ing exhibit during the month of tance of walking. This event is from September, at the store, 6044 8:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, San Ramon Valley Newcomers Dougherty Road, Dublin. The “work of meeting at the Danville Livery and Club art” is a collaboration of 21 woodcarv- Mercantile, 100 Sycamore Valley This social group is open to both ers from throughout the U.S. Store Road. There are no fees, but walk- “new” and “not so new” Tri-Valley resi- hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday- ers should raise a minimum of $100 dents and prospective members are Wednesdays, Fridays; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., to receive the Heart Walk t-shirt. For invited to attend a luncheon at 11:30 Thursdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays; information, call Jill DeGiacomo at a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Brass and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays. Call (510) 904-4000 or email jill.digia- Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., 875-9988. [email protected]. San Ramon. Call 735-3508. Page 20 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly CALENDAR

Friends of Camp Concord Golf treatment or starting treatment for Barn. All programs are free, but dona- Will Ackerman & Alex DeGrassi on Gardens Sought for Garden Tour Tournament breast cancer, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 tions will gracefully be accepted. For Nov. 18; Golden Bough Holiday Bringing Back the Natives is looking ABC Channel 7 News’ Dan Ashley will p.m., Wednesdays, through Oct. 25, information, call 973-3281. Concert on Dec. 16; John McCutheon for gardens that are bird-and-but- host the Friends of Camp Concord at the Wellness Community, 3276 Internet Essentials Workshop on Jan. 20; Laurence Juber on Feb. terfly friendly, pesticide-free, water Golf Tournament starting with registra- McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event Danville Library will present a work- 24; Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir conserving and contain 30% or more tion and breakfast at 9 a.m., Tuesday, is free to cancer patients, their families shop on how to navigate the Internet on March 24; Jesse Winchester on California native plants. The gardens Sept. 26, at Blackhawk Country Club, and friends; reservations are required or search the library catalog like a pro April 21. All shows start at 8 p.m., at should be located in Contra Costa or Falls Course, 599 Blackhawk Club by calling 933-0107. from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4. the Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Alameda county. For an application Drive, Danville. Shotgun start for golf Stronger Than Ever Call 837-4889. Alamo. For prices and information, visit www.bringingbackthenatives. is at 11 a.m. The day will also include visit www.communityconcerts.com. com; applications are due by Sept. Cancer patients can learn how to return Leads Group for B2B Business live and silent auctions, lunch, dinner, to former levels of strength and vitality 15. For information, call (510) 236- drawings and tee prizes. Cost is $350; Developers 9558. and how to increase strength without B2B Power Exchange presents $30 dinner only. Call 389-1984 or visit struggling from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, www.friendsofcamp.com. this workshop from 7:45-10 a.m., Sept. 23, at Sugi Studios, 1924B Oak Thursday, Sept. 21, at Mimi’s Cafe, Miscellaneous German Shepherd Classic Golf Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. This event is 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. Cost is Free Computer Instruction On Stage Tournament free to cancer patients and their friends free to members; $40 for non-mem- The 16th annual German Shepherd and family, but reservations are required Would you like to learn more about bers. Call 201-3410 or visit www.b2b- computers or the Internet? The Don Lewis and Young Expressions Classic Golf Tournament will include by calling 933-0107. powerexchange.com/dublin. City of Pleasanton Civic Arts presents lunch, green fee, driving range, on- Danville Library is offering free com- Don Lewis and Young Expressions to course beverages, gift bag and dinner Reflections of Femininity puter instruction on Word, Excel, perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, starting at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. Friends of the Danville Library will Powerpoint or the Internet by appoint- Oct. 6, at Amador Theater, 1155 16, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Holidays host First Wednesday at the Library ment only. To make an appointment, Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Tickets Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville. Cost with the theme of “Reflections of visit the Danville Library Information range in price due to reserve seating. is $250 per player or $900 for four- Rosh Hashanah Femininity” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Desk or call 837-4889. some. Dinner only is $70. Proceeds Join the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews to Oct. 4, Danville Library, Mt. Diablo will benefit the German Shepherd celebrate Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m., Room, 400 Front St. This event is free. Rescue of Northern California. Visit Friday, Sept. 22, at Bothwell Center, Call 837-4889. www.germanshepherdclassic.org. 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. The event Tired of Overcrowded Gyms? Giant Book Sale will include music, readings, and tra- Friends of the Danville Library are ditional apples and honey. Cost is $15 We Offer an Exclusive One-on-One hosting a Giant Book Sale to benefit for non-members and is open to the Literary Events the Danville Library from 10 a.m.-5 public. Call 485-1049. Personal Training Facility p.m., Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23, First Wednesday Programs and from noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. The Friends of the Danville Library 24, 400 Front Street. Call 837-4889. and Tri-Valley Community Foundation Kids & Teens sponsor First Wednesday programs • STRENGTH & POWER DEVELOPMENT Janelle Conert in the Mt. Diablo Room of the Danville • LIFESTYLE & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Danville Girl Scout Troop 1240 will Library, 400 Front St., at 1 p.m. the host a Janelle Concert as part of its Day on the Glen • BOXING FITNESS WORKOUTS Dublin will present “Day on the Glen” first Wednesday of each month, Bronze Award at 7 p.m. (doors open October through May, with the excep- at 6:30 p.m.), Wednesday, Oct. 4, with a day of family focused, fun- • CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS filled activities from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., tion of January. Subjects include at St. Isidore Church Rettig Activity art lectures and slide shows, music • SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING Center, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin. programs, and book and author Tickets are $12 in advance (by Oct. 2); programs. The program is free and • PERSONAL DEFENSE TRAINING $15 at the door and are available by This event is free. Call 556-4500 or visit www.dayontheglen.com/info. everyone is welcome to attend. For visiting www.janelleoct4.com or at St. information, call 938-7323. Barry E. Anderson, Fitness Director Isidore Church Office. Proceeds will Fall Story Times benefit Friends of Girl Scouts. Danville Library will host Fall Story Two Cities, One Tale NSCA Certified Strength and Danville and San Ramon Libraries Mount Diablo Challenge Times for children beginning Monday, Conditioning Specialist Sept. 18. Mother Goose Time for chil- are teaming up for CityRead 2006 Jamba Juice and Terry McDaniel for a six-week, book-sharing event B.A. Degree from Harvard University Team will sponsor the 25th annual dren ages 2 and under meets 10:15 a.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, and to read “The Samurai’s Garden” by ACE Certified Personal Trainer Mount Diablo Challenge to ben- Gail Tsukiyama together. The group efit Save Mount Diablo, starting at 7 Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 meets at 11:15 a.m., Mondays will conclude with a special presenta- a.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Athenian tion from Tsukiyama herself at 7:30 School, 2100 Mount Diablo Scenic and Wednesdays. Registration is required, call 837-4889. p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Danville 925-867-3488 Blvd., Danville. Early registration is $50 Village Theatre, 233 Front St. Call (before Sept. 17); late registration is Teen S.A.T. Strategy Sessions 837-4889. 3120-D Crow Canyon Road College bound teenagers are welcome $60. Visit www.active.com. HealthandFitnessPlus.net Primo’s Run for Education to a free S.A.T. strategy session pre- Primo’s Run for Education that ben- sented by the professionals from the efits the San Ramon Valley Education Princeton Review. There will be two Live Music Foundation will take place from 6-9 sessions from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, a.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, beginning on Sept. 28 and Nov. 2, at the Danville 28th Annual Community Concert Diablo Road at Hartz Avenue. The Library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4889 to Series day will include a 5K, 1/2 marathon, reserve your spot. Creative Musical Alternatives presents refreshments, goodies and an awards the 28th annual Community Concert ceremony. Call 866-4127. Series with offerings in Alamo to Saturday Night ALIVE Lectures/ include Saturday night performances: Join Greg Murai and Friends for “Saturday Night ALIVE” at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lafayette- Workshops Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. This event will benefit Bay Area Training and the Ahli Arab Hospital that provides Development Expo free medical and surgical care for the American Society for Training and citizens of Gaza. Advanced tickets are Development will present “Bay Area $15 for adults, $13 for seniors/stu- Training and Development Expo” from dents; tickets are the door are $18 for 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, at adults, $15 for seniors/students; chil- Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver dren 8 and under are free. Call 283- Lake Drive, Danville. Cost is $25. Call 8722 or visit www.lopc.org. (510) 668-1617 or visit www.mtdiablo- astd.org/meetings. Semi-Annual Sale Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club will Breakfast with Brett Johnson host a semi-annual sale of children’s Have you wondered how your busi- clothing, furniture, books and toys ness can be used by God? Join from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. founder of the Institute for Innovation, 7, at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave., Brett Johnson, for breakfast from 7- Livermore. The sale will help support 8:15 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Danville LUNCH . DINNER the club’s philanthropic efforts. Entry Community Center, 420 Front St. fee is $1. Advance tickets are $20; register at www.acteva.com/go/valleystraighttalk. Financial Management Technology Ventures Corp. presents Health Financial Management from 8:30 a.m.- Patio Dining 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, Chosen Best African Drumming Circle at Carr America Conference Center, Join Patricia Frame and experience 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Now Open this fun way to get “good vibrations” This event is free, but reservations are from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. required by calling 960-1600 or visit Place for Dessert 21, at The Wellness Community, 3276 www.techventures.org. McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This Historic Lecture Series Please join us for our event is free and is limited to cancer San Ramon Historic Foundation and by Diablo Magazine patients and their friends and family, San Ramon Valley Library Foundation 3 course Chef’s Pre Fix menu but reservations are required by calling will host a Historic Lecture Series of 933-0107. six programs. Each program will start for $25 plus tax and gratuity Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer at 7 p.m., Thursdays, at various dif- Workshop ferent locations. The first program will 925.314.0974 Tuesday-Thursday nights. The Wellness Community presents a be on Sept. 21 on the “Overview of 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd. 12-week workshop for women who History of Agriculture in the SRV” by have been just diagnosed or are in Beverly Lane at Forest Home Farms Danville Weekly • September 15, 2006 • Page 21 CALENDAR

For information, call 931-5361 or visit 943-7469 or visit www.dlrca.gov. For ‘Sight Unseen’ Bridge who have just been diagnosed, in www.civicartstickets.org. information, visit www.eugeneoneill.org. Role Players Ensemble Theatre pres- Seniors meet to play bridge from treatment or just starting treatment. ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ Prisoners of Love and Actor’s ents “Sight Unseen” at its first “black 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at the The workshop is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Role Players Ensemble Theatre will Nightmare box” production with showings at 8 Danville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 400 Tuesdays, Sept. 19-Jan. 9, at The offer “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” Act Now! presents “Prisoners of p.m., Friday-Saturday, Sept. 15-16 Hartz Ave. Cost is $1. Reservations Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt by Neil Simon and directed by Scott Love” and “Actor’s Nightmare” with and 22-23, at Danville Town Meeting are required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 837- Avenue, Walnut Creek. This event is Fryer from Oct. 13-Nov. 4. Tickets for showtimes at 8:15 p.m., Fridays and Hall, 201 Front St. Tickets are $10; $5 6283. free, but reservations are required by individual shows will go on sale Friday, Saturdays; 2:15 p.m., Sundays, Sept. for subscribers and donors. Call 820- Buzz Sessions calling 933-0107. Sept. 1, at the Community Center, 420 8-30, at Dean Lesher Regional Center 1278 or visit www.danvilletheatre.com. Town of Danville presents Buzz Overeaters Anonymous Front St., Danville or by visiting www. for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Spoken Word Poets Readings Sessions for seniors from 1-2:30 p.m., The group offers a 12-step approach danvilletheatre.com. Creek. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 City of Pleasanton Civic Arts and each fourth Tuesday of the month, at to issues around food, overeating, ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’ for seniors and $12.50 for children Century House Poetry Reading will Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Room, 400 anorexia and bulemia. It meets from 7- The 2006 Eugene O’Neill Festival will under 17. Call 943-7469. host Amanda Monyhan and Laureate Front St. These events are free, but 8 p.m., every Tuesday at the Danville celebrate the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco Comedy Cynthia Bryant from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, register to reserve your place by call- Congregational Church, 989 San first U.S. production of O’Neill’s “Long Competition Semifinals Oct. 1, at Century House, 2401 Santa ing 314-3400. The next session will be Ramon Valley Blvd. No fees. Call Susie Day’s Journey into Night” by presenting City of Pleasanton Civic Arts will Rita Road, Pleasanton. Cost is $5. on Disaster Preparedness on Tuesday, at 275-1391. the Pulitzer-Prize winning play at 7:30 host the S.F. Comedy Competition Call 931-5350. Sept. 26. p.m., Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7 and at Semifinals at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. St. Mary’s College Performing Danville Senior Citizens Club 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, in the Old 1, at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Arts Series The club meets from 9:45 a.m.-2 Barn at Tao House, Danville. Tickets Road, Pleasanton. Advance tickets This series opens Sept. 16 with p.m., every Monday at the Danville Volunteering are $30 and can be purchased at Dean are $15, $20, and $25; call 931-3444 Byron Motley’s one-man show Hits Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, or visit www.civicartstickets.org. For and Homeruns; the Quartet San Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, Bedford Gallery Guild 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, call information, call 931-5361. Francisco will bring their infectious mah jong and more. Membership is The Bedford Gallery Guild will host enthusiasm on Oct. 6; one-woman just $10 a year. Call Fran Britt at 743- a Volunteer Recruitment Day at 10 show, Caterpillar Soup, performs 4026. a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the gal- Nov. 15; and a Musical Celebration lery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. HICAP Appointments Admission is free and refreshments for Christmas is Dec. 9. For informa- The Health Insurance Counseling tion, call 631-4670 or visit www. will be served. Call 295-1417 or visit Are You Looking ... Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its www.bedfordgallery.org. stmarysca.edu. services free to anyone on Medicare ‘The Sound of Music’ or at least 60 years old with questions Blackhawk Museum Docent for a Primary Care Physician? St. Timothy’s Concert Series pres- about health insurance coverage. Training ents “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m., Appointments are available the second If you are interested in becom- Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 21-24, at St. Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday ing a much appreciated part of the Stephen Pratt, MD Timothy’s Church Parish Hall, 1550 of every month by appointment; call Blackhawk Museum family while con- Diablo Road, Danville. Tickets are $18; 314-3400. tributing to your community, making is now accepting new patients at new friends, learning new things, and $12 for students and seniors. Call Laugh Club 837-4993, ext. 15, or visit www.saint- having fun, become a docent! Call Oak Tree Internal Medicine Research has shown increased levels 736-2280, ext. 238. timothysdanville.org. of endorphins, neurotransmitters, Dr. Pratt is Board Certified by the immune system cells, and decreased CCI Volunteer Puppy Raising Program American Board of Internal Medicine and levels of stress hormones. This club meets at 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday, Canine Companions for is a member of the American Medical Political Notes at San Ramon Senior Center, 9300 Independence (CCI) are looking for Association and the American College of Alcosta Blvd. This event is free and special volunteers interested in raising Physicians. He completed residency in 1998 Honoring Women Candidates open to the public. Call Fred Turner at a CCI puppy for 15-18 months and at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. Join the East-Bay Chapter of California 216-4590. are now accepting applications. For Elected Women’s Association, Liz information, call 1-800-572-BARK Figueroa and Lynne Leach in honoring Prime Time (2275) or visit www.cci.org. women candidates of the East Bay Join this club for a nondenomina- Oak Tree Internal Medicine offers: tional gathering of “seasoned citizens” DVLC Needs You from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, Diablo Valley Literacy Council (DVLC) at Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, at the Primary and Preventive Care Medicine for Adults Community Presbyterian Church, 222 is looking for volunteers to help non- Drive. Cost is $25. To reserve your English speaking adults learn to read, Same Day Appointments spot, call (916) 551-1920. W. El Pintado, Danville. On their Sept. Calm, Relaxing Atmosphere 19 meeting they will host Mark Cutis, write and speak English. They will host three tutor-training workshops on Sept. Courteous, Friendly Staff KTVU Channel 2 Morning News co- anchor man. A home-cooked lunch is 23, 26 and 30 at 4000 Clayton Road, Online Appointment Requests Concord. There is a $15 non-refund- Bishop Ranch 11 served at noon for $3. Call Ruth Ann Online Prescription Refills and Consultation Seniors at 820-6387. able registration fee. Call 938-0139. 2301 Camino Ramon Suite 290 Late Appointments by Request AARP Driver Safety Program Senior Bocce Ball League Hospice and Palliative Care of Major Insurance and HMO Plans Accepted How would you like to reduce your Join Danville seniors in the Bocce Ball Contra Costa San Ramon This organization is looking for vol- Convenient Location With Ample Parking insurance premium? AARP is offer- League from 10-11:30 a.m., every ing classes for seniors ages 55 and Thursday until Oct. 19, at Sycamore unteers to help serve in East Contra over from 1-5 p.m., Monday and Valley Park, Bocce Courts, 2101 Costa County. Positions open are: Wednesday, Sept. 18 and 20, at 9199 Holbrook Drive, Danville. Cost is $20 for men and women to provide com- 925.866.7090 panionship and practical support for www.oaktreeinternalmedicine.com Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Cost is residents; $24 for non-residents. Call $10. Call Shirley McElhattan at 803- 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. terminally ill patients and families, 9100, ext. 108. licensed hair stylists and certified Senior Sneaker Trips massage therapists. Call 887-5678 or Town of Danville will host Senior email [email protected]. Sneaker Trips to different attractions throughout the area. For a list of Lindsay Wildlife Museum dates, go to the Danville Community Docents are needed to lead class Center at 420 Front St., call 314-3400 tours, teaching children and others or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. about our important connection with wildlife and the world we share. No St. Isidore’s ‘Young at Heart’ experience needed. Six week training Join this group for a meeting from will begin on Sept. 25. Call 627-2444 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m., the third Tuesday of or visit www.wildlife-museum.org. every month at St. Isidore’s Ministries Center, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Search and Rescue Optional Mass starts at 11:15 a.m.; The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. Nonprofit Search and Rescue Team needs vol- bingo follows. This event is free, but unteer members to respond to missing reservations are appreciated by calling person incidents, disasters and other 820-4447. critical incidents. Team members are on call 24/7 year round. The program provides required training including wilderness traveling, first aid, map and compass, tracking disaster response Spiritual and search skills, and may addition- 45th Anniversary Celebration ally include special training for canine, San Damiano Retreat Center is cel- equestrian, technical, mountain bike or ebrating its 45th anniversary from 2-6 other rescue skills. For information and p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at the center, applications, visit www.contracostasar. 710 Highland Drive, Danville. There org or call 646-4461. will be a silent auction, food, wine and Sheriff Seeks Senior Volunteers music. Call 837-9141. The Sheriff’s Valley Station Office in Blessing of the Animals Alamo is seeking people interested in San Daminano Retreat is hosting assisting law enforcement in the com- “Blessing of the Animals, Feast of St. munity. Citizens should have a clean Francis” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, criminal history and would be respon- meeting at the St. Francis statute, 710 sible for one shift a week for four-and- Highland Drive, Danville. Call 837-9141. a-half hours. Interested applicants should call James Hogan or Elmer Glasser at 837-2902. Valley Children’s Museum Needs Support Groups Volunteers If you are interested in working with kids, American Chronic Pain Newly Valley Children’s Museum is looking for Diagnosed Breast Cancer you! For information about volunteer Workshop opportunities, call 461-6574, 3 # or e- This 12-week workshop is for women mail [email protected]. Page 22 • September 15, 2006 • Danville Weekly Sports A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SPORTS SCENE Monte Vista hosts annual Cross Country opener Wolves look to repeat 2005 title; Mustangs look promising by Rachel McMurdie

igh school runners hailed the opening of the cross-country season last week as they dashed through the two-mile course at Oak Hill Park

H COURTESY OF THE MUSTANGS for the Monte Vista Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The non-scoring meet served as a valuable practice and an early season barometer for the 10 area teams that competed, said host school coach Mike Davis. “It’s really a practice invitational,” Davis said. “There are no team scores or anything, but we do get an idea of which teams are strong.” Once again, San Ramon Valley runners proved tough to beat, setting an average 11:50.05 two-mile pace and the fastest overall boy’s times. The Wolves, coached What a Blast by Tim Hunter, who also teaches health, are looking to The girls U12 Mustang Blast won the Mustang Stampede tourna- repeat the previous season’s records, including the East ment held in Danville for their age group. Their competition was fierce Bay Athletic League Championship (EBAL) title three and included teams from both Northern and Southern California as of the past four years. well as Colorado. In the semifinal and championship games, the Blast They have a senior filled squad, and runners like team defeated the teams are have been rated No. 1 and No. 2 nationally captain Brett Gunari, who finished No. 25 at last year’s North Coast Sections, plus co-captains Mike Dvorak, at GotSoccer.com. Celebrating their victory are (front row, l-r) Reilly Gian Severo and Alex DeLuna, who all finished in the Parker, Kerianne Hunt, Hannah Clark, Beth Ritter, Alyssa Alarab, Top 10 in the Monte Vista Invitational boys seniors race. Katie Tao, Rachel Feldman, Serena Lee; (back row) Coach Doug On the girls side, San Ramon Valley dominated the Norvelle, Amy Harioka, Alexa Vandevanter, Melissa Clore, Coach scoreboard as well, with an overall finish time averag- Monte Vista’s Renee Lau and Brittany Randall compete in Junior Rob Vandevanter, Hannah Koski, Kim Low, Lynsey Hromatko, Coach ing 14:43.08, just behind first-place Carondelet High Girls Race. Lance Feldman, Rachel Hamilton School. Allie Colaco, Daniella Ribera, Alexis Nordine and Hillary Struthers will captain the girls’ squad for Juniors Bhavik Kanzaria and Clinton McAdams, who the Wolves. They hope to keep a grip on their EBAL finished third and eighth respectively at the invitation- Championship title, which the team has claimed for the al, will look to lead the boy’s varsity squad this season. past two consecutive years. Juniors Renee Lau and Brittany Randall, a newcomer Host school Monte Vista made tracks as well. Its boys to the team, will lead the girls. Also adding strength to squad finished the race with an average 12:39.59 for a Monte Vista’s girl’s team are sophomore Kaitlin Kelly, promising fifth place. Monte Vista girls claimed sixth last year’s No. 2 runner, and senior Claire Hoppens, with an average 15:14.94. who coaches hope will be able to bounce back from a After last year’s disappointing season, Coach Davis track season injury. says their team is ready for redemption. Unlike typical cross country meets, the Monte Vista “No one expects Monte Vista to win (EBAL), but we Invitational is broken into grade level races. This think we can do pretty well,” he said. works well, said Coach Davis, because many teams However the team graduated nearly 30 seniors last don’t have varsity and junior varsity squads finalized year, including its two fastest runners—Chris Simpson this early in the season. and Danielle Gergley—both of whom made state finals Monte Vista High also competed Saturday in the Ed during their years at Monte Vista. Sias Invitational at Hidden Valley Park in Martinez. But the team does have a few things going for it. Kanzaria took 11th place with 11:25.8 on the two- LEONARD NELSON Head Coach Mike Huntsman will be back for his mile course. Randall placed 46th for the girls, with a ninth coaching season with Monte Vista (his 28th 14:23.02. ■ coaching season overall) and joining him are a strong E-mail results and photos squad of up-and-coming runners. to [email protected]. Blazing start to season Madison Magnola scores the first goal of the season for the U-10 Blaze as the team faces the Hot Shots at Montair Elementary and pre- vails 2-1. Saturday, Sept. 9, was the opening day of Mustang Soccer.

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Friday, Sept. 15 Thursday, Sept. 21 Football: San Ramon Valley at Girls Tennis: San Ramon Valley vs. Liberty, 7:30 p.m., Monte Vista at Livermore, 3:45 p.m., Monte Vista vs. Merrill West, 7 p.m. Amador, 3:45 p.m. Water Polo: Monte Vista vs. Saturday, Sept. 16 Granada, 3:45 p.m., San Ramon Cross Country: Adidas Invite at Valley at Amador, 3:45 p.m. Newhall Park Girls Golf: San Ramon Valley at Foothill, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 22 Girls Tennis: Monte Vista at Cal High, 3:45 p.m. Football: San Ramon Valley vs. Water Polo: San Ramon Valley vs. Washington, 7 p.m., Monte Vista at Livermore, 3:45 p.m., Monte Vista vs. Berkeley, 7 p.m. Amador, 3:45 p.m. Girls Golf: Monte Vista at Livermore, Saturday, Sept. 23 3:30 p.m., San Ramon Valley vs. Cal Cross Country: Stanford Invite at Monte Vista sophomore Mike Roderick chases down St Mary’s and San Ramon Valley runners during the Monte Vista Invitational at High, 3:30 p.m. Stanford G.C. Oak Park on Tuesday of last week. 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Large Back Yard. $875,000 States. $1,500,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4022 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5338 308 Garden Creek Pl. $549,000 5078 Blackhawk Dr. $1,749,000 Sun 1:30-4 Intero 648-5357 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 876-6935 Walnut Creek Duplex Walnut Creek Duplex 4 Danville Oak Pl. $599,000 11 Jillian Wy. $1,789,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 413-1068 Sun 1-4 Intero 818-4078 Each Unit Has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, 16 Marques Ct. $599,950 246 Stetson Drive $919,900 Walk to Down Town. $988,000 Sun 1-4 Re/Max 362-0460 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 876-5554 167 Heritage Park Dr. $685,000 152 Blackstone Dr. $955,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-6410 Sun 1-4 Intero 984-1945 1891 Ridgeland Cir. $689,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 413-8353 6 Bedrooms 1131 Camino Tassajara $719,000 265 Montego Dr. $4,480,000 Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 Keller Williams 260-8883 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 Call Joe & Nancy 42 Casablanca St. $759,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4072 Alamo 925-989-6086 812 Luz Ct. $769,000 Sun 12-2 Pacific Union 314-4803 3 Bedrooms 186 Tivoli Ln. $774,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 413-1068 134 Canyon Vista Pl. $1,175,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk Real Estate 556-1613 apr.com 163 Molitas $899,950 Sun 1-4 Pac Union GMAC 381-9606 3157 Miranda Ave. $1,399,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4059 47 Verona Ct. $929,950 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 4 Bedrooms 1374 Brookside Dr. $949,000 Sat/Sun 1-4:30 Coldwell Banker 831-3343 2694 Roundhill Dr. $1,469,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 683-7084 RECENTLY REDUCED 4 Bedrooms 135 Wilson Rd. $1,495,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 131 RUBICON CIRCLE, DANVILLE 62 St. Mark Ct. $1,015,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4060 71 Jennifer Ln. $1,495,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 654 Adobe Dr. $1,020,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 200-0426 1606 Litina Ln. $1,639,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 323-6735 3845 Sheffield Cir. $1,075,000 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 484-0900 109 Lark Ct. $1,699,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 368 Verona Ave. $1,129,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Intero 855-4108 5 Bedrooms 1024 Ocho Rios Dr. $1,149,000 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 314-2428 101 Daniel Dr. $1,499,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 316 Borica Dr. $1,150,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 963-8938 44 Stonecastle Ct. $1,575,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4078 471 St. Francis Dr. $1,165,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4060 61 Vista Ln. $1,795,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 876-6935 384 Borica Dr. $1,169,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 216-6817 129 Linhares Ln. $2,890,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 858-1797 1116 Blue Spur Cir. $1,235,000 Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this adorable, Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4110 430 Via Del Rey $3,395,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 838-4300 open and airy two bedroom, two bath condo located 112 Quinterra Ln. $1,249,950 close to Downtown Danville, shopping and easy Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 362-2019 freeway access. This home features all new windows, 1001 Horizon Ct. $1,333,950 Blackhawk paint, bathrooms, new carpet and tile throughout, Sun 1-4 Intero 963-0093 and views of the redwoods and pool area. 718 Saint George Rd. $1,350,000 3 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 By Owner 858-8379 11 Deer Meadow Ct. $1,259,000 20 Glen Hill Ct. $1,375,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 • Approx. 1300 sq. ft. RECENTLY REDUCED TO $530,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 323-6735 • New tile floors in kitchen 20 Mauri Ct. $1,550,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4110 and baths 525 Kingswood Pl. $1,698,000 • New appliances 260 Tim Ct. $1,695,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 Sun 1-4 Intero 648-5326 • All new windows Amy Phillips 2386 Saddleback Dr. $1,749,000 5098 Blackhwk Dr. $1,898,000 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4152 • New wall to wall carpet Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 323-6735 Realtor 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. $1,799,000 • Large inside laundry room 7990 Camino Tassajara $2,498,000 Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk RE 736-4155 • Pantry in kitchen 925.791.2519direct Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 209-3451 • One carport with storage 925.413.7901 cellular 132 Blackhawk Club Ct. $2,795,000 • All new lighting Sun 1:30-4 Blackhawk Real Estate 683-0488 San Ramon 925.552.6194 fax • Great location!!! 112 Lawnview Cir. $629,950 [email protected] Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4075 2 Bedrooms www.AmyPhillipsRealEstate.com 235 Bridgeside Cir. $699,999 9085 Alcosta Blvd., #413 $339,000 Sun 2:30-4:30 Pacific Union 314-4803 Sun 1-4 Intero 878-6603 1763 St. Helena Dr. $889,000 3633 Crow Canyon Rd. $437,000 Sat/Sun Sa 1:30-4, Su 1-4Coldwell Banker 785-9373 Sat 1:30-4 Intero 831-2929 DANVILLE | 588 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD. | 925. 314.1111. 610 Reading Pl. $949,000 1330 Sutter Creek Ln. $577,900 Sun 1-4 Intero 855-4123 Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 249-0301 Danville Weekly • September 15, 2006 • Page 27 DIABLO ALAMO DANVILLE Escape From The Ordinary! $2,175,000 Recently Remodeled and Redone $1,799,950 Westside Single Level $1,695,000 4bd, 2.5ba G. L. Lewis designed and built property. 4bd, 4ba single story on flat, private lot. Slab granite, 4bd, 3ba with great curb appeal, close to Montair Great location, curb appeal and price make this a cherry cabinets, hardwood flooring. 3-car garage, Elementary and downtown. Open floor plan, vaulted super opportunity to own a home in Diablo. pool, waterfall and grass area. ceilings. Private backyard with pool. John Lopes 925.998.8262 Dennis Harvey & Ju Dee Bell 925.855.4059 Brad Gothberg 925.977.8965

ALAMO ALAMO DANVILLE Gorgeous Westside Alamo $1,649,000 Backyard is A 10! $1,595,000 Westside Location on Cul-De-Sac $1,550,000 Nestled in private lane backing to Iron Horse Trail. Beautiful home shows pride of ownership. Newly 4bd, 2ba single story, family room overlooks one-half Updated kitchen with granite slab counters, new fix- remodeled kitchen with state of the art appliances acre lot with solar heated pool & spa plus lighted tures, new windows, new paint, new floors. 4bd, 3ba. and appointments. 4bd, 3.5ba. Private cul-de-sac. sport court. 3-car garage. Taso Tsakos 925.855.4121 Campbell Team-Chris Campbell 925.838.5700 The Taylor Team 925.855.4110

BLACKHAWK DANVILLE BLACKHAWK Close to Tennis Courts & Pool $1,349,000 Spectacular Single Story $1,165,000 Priced To Sell!! $1,148,000 Fabulous 5bd, 3ba home overlooking the 14th tee. A 10+ in Greenbrook. Stunning remodeled kitchen Beautiful home with private yard backing to open Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 5th with granite, cherry, stainless. Custom decorator space. 3bd, 2.5ba, dramatic entry, atrium, custom bedroom without closet. touches throughout. 4bd, 2.5ba. entertaining bar. Spacious upper level master. Carol Erbert 925.736.1666 Loray Hawkins 925.855.4060 Larry Paparelli 925.648.7482

Danville 15 Railroad Avenue 925.855.4000 Blackhawk 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle 925.648.5300

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