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Roaring ‘20s Bootlegger’s Bash Takes Over Orinda Library Plaza By DAVID DIERKS approached by Chip last year to determine truly memorable community event as part Relais and Chateaux resort located on Assistant Editor if Rotary had an interest in becoming a of the Orinda Classic Car Show weekend. the beautiful west coast of Vancouver partner in that effort. We did and so we We’re hoping to repeat the success of last Island. Voted Canada’s #1 resort vaca- n September 20, the 9th annual Orinda participated in getting auction items and year’s dinner and maybe do a little better tion property by Travel and Leisure OClassic Car Show will kick off the providing some volunteers to help with in terms of the fundraising,” added Bon- magazine. weekend with it’s Dancing with the Cars the car show itself and with the dinner. temps. • A wickedly fun Mystery Party for nine event by taking over the Orinda Library couples, the “Railburn Affair” is a quint- Plaza and converting it into Club 26 Orinda, essential “whodunit” set in the 1930s a roaring ‘20s speakeasy. Car show founders at a luxurious Rocky Mountain resort Chip and Carolyn Herman have recruited (in reality the Quarry House at Wilder). Orinda Rotary to produce the event in col- • Tickets to the final round of the 2014 laboration with the Orinda Classic Car Show. Masters golf tournament. “The Community Center and Library Plaza • Rule the Yule – a medieval holiday feast will be dazzling with festive twinkle lights of seven courses for 18-20 lords and and tents aglow,” said Barbara Bontemps, ladies, featuring choral and instrumental organizer of the event. “There will be an ex- ensembles, comedic interludes, irrever- quisite showing of vintage automobiles from ent skits, and touching tributes to the the 1920s and 1930s suitable to our Roar- season. ing Twenties/Great Gatsby theme upstairs • An Instant Wine Cellar. Last year at- around the sculpture garden.” Attendees are tendees brought over 3 cases-worth of encouraged to come in their best flapper/ fine wines from the world’s greatest gangster apparel. wine-making regions and it sold at auc- Last year, Orinda Rotary helped with the tion for $3,000. live auction during the Dancing with the David Dierks Produced by Orinda Rotary with Mechan- Lois Owens’ 1937 Packard Model 1507 appeared on the Orinda Country Club’s 16th Fairway last year. Cars event and provided volunteers for both ics Bank as the presenting sponsor, Dancing the dinner and the car show. Jack Bontemps, This year, Chip and Carolyn were really Some of this year’s auction items in- with the Cars benefits Orinda non-profit or- past president of Orinda Rotary, and Barbara interested in getting Rotary’s sponsorship clude: ganizations including Education Foundation Bontemps were asked to help again this of the dinner.” • A fabulous getaway for two to the of Orinda (EFO), the Orinda Association’s year. Barbara Bontemps said, “Jack was The Orinda Rotary produced party starts incomparable Wickaninnish Inn, a [See Dancing page 12] at 7 p.m. and includes dinner, dancing, a private showing of cars from the 20s and Restaurant Tour In- 30s, hosted cocktails, live auction and a Orinda Jazz Festival Promises Renowned champagne and desert bar. “Orinda Rotary cludes Trolley Ride is pulling out all the stops to make this a and Up-and-Coming Artists and Entertainment By CHARLIE JARRETT By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY Staff Writer Staff Writer IN THIS ISSUE he summer may sizzle but the hills of News his fall the Orinda Chamber of Com- Orinda will be cool with the upbeat, Police Blotter 5 T Tmerce offers food lovers an opportu- Around Town sexy sounds of jazz. The Orinda Jazz Fes- nity to savor a host of epicurean delights Local Residents/Organizations 8, 9, tival, now in its third year, brings top-notch from local restaurants while helping the 12, 21 music and musicians to Orinda with any community with its Sixth Annual Orinda Performing/Visual Arts 2, 3, 13, 23 profits raised benefiting the Orinda Arts Restaurant Tour. Restaurant Guide 15-20 Council and various community programs. Candy Kattenburg, executive director Schools/Students 5, 14, 22 The festival opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday, of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce and Business Buzz 26 September 28, in the Orinda Library Au- CHARLIE JARRETT coordinator for the tour said the event, Calendar 23 ditorium, 26 Orinda Way in Orinda, and Bob Athayde, well-know local musician and featuring many of Orinda’s top restaurants, Car Time 9 closes at 7 p.m. Two Stages will be set teacher, goes over music lists with organizer and is an “opportunity to assist a great cause Classified 24 [See Jazz page 24] fellow musician Carol Alban. – supporting special programs and non- Editorial 6 profits right here in Orinda.” Everyday Changes 4 The Restaurant Tour will be held Tues- Orinda Association 7 day, September 24, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Seasoned Shopper 25

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By ELANA O’LOSKEY 30-35 paintings on the walls, and the glass Staff Writer cases will be filled with Emanuel Rosen- heim’s ceramic pieces. magination grows by exercise, and Marianne K. Brown, a teacher and wa- “Icontrary to common belief, is more tercolor painter from Moraga, has taught powerful in the mature than in the young,” painting and design for 40 years and has or so says Somerset Maugham. This quote exhibited work and won awards both lo- applies to the four exhibitors - Marianne K. cally and nationally. According to Jenny Brown, Emanuel Rosenheim, Jenny Kolk- Kolkhorst, “She has influenced generations horst and Diane Goldstein - in this month’s of watercolorists and other artists and de- show at the Orinda Library Gallery. It runs signers to expand their scope of art.” Brown from September 4 to October 1. Come meet has a BFA from the Univ. of Wisconsin and these vital, experimental artists on Sunday, a Masters in Art from the Univ. of Arizona. September 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. where light She is a member of the International Soci- refreshments will be served. There will be ety of Experimental Artists, the Lamorinda CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marianne K. Brown has influenced generations Untitled 102 by Marianne Brown is a 15” x of artists. 22” watercolor that will be featured in the Library Gallery.

Arts Alliance, and a signature member of critiques; people learn in class and paint the National Watercolor Society and the at home. Every week I begin with a joke. California Watercolor Association. She is Most of my ideas come from my imagina- the author of Watercolor by Design, avail- tion – I just keep getting new ideas of how able on Amazon. to use watercolors and subject matter. The Brown, who admits only to being an ideas arise day and night and then I can’t octogenarian, says, “In some ways, age wait to see how they will look on paper. My opens doors. I have been teaching three 10 message to my students is to have fun; we week quarters for 40 years, and I have never have to have fun or we won’t do it. I spend repeated a lesson,” she says. “My classes two to three days a week planning the next are demonstrations and [non-threatening] lesson, it’s both work and a delight; I’m also learning something new every time. We always teach what we need to learn.” Brown hopes people will look at her watercolors and decide for themselves whether they like them. Her work is non- figurative, and what people will look at is color, space and design. Not surprisingly, her favorite painters include Diebenkorn and Paul Klee; she expresses admiration for two of her many teachers: Alex Powers and Christopher Schink. To sign up for one of Brown’s classes at Hacienda de las Flores

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Diane Goldstein's Frolic #5 will be on display at the September Gallery show at the Orinda Library.

in Moraga, go to www.moraga.ca.us or call 925-888-7035 or 925-888-7045. Emanuel Rosenheim of Lafayette began working with clay at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1966 where he studied painting and ceramics, earning a BFA degree. He taught for many years and ran the Concord [See Gallery page 10] The Orinda News n September 2013 n 3 Performing Arts

Lamorinda Idol Contestants Ready for September 8 Event

By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY old, wowed the audience at Oakland Fox Staff Writer Theatre with her rendition of “God Bless the Child.” Other Idol contestants, Harwood ixty young finalists from Orinda, La- notes, include Miramonte grad Jac Garrell, Sfayette and Moraga step into the spot- a three time Idol winner who performs in light at the Orinda Theatre on September a USC acapella group, and, this summer, 8 beginning at 11 a.m. for a chance to be directed the Lafayette Theatre Academy’s the next Lamorinda Idol champion. Rang- musical, Once on This Island. Ben Free- ing in age from kindergarten through high man, the 2007 Idol high school winner and school, the enthusiastic young vocalists will a Miramonte grad, recently graduated from entertain audiences for the 8th straight year. Brown University, with plans to relocate to Created and sponsored by the Orinda New York City, to pursue both teaching and Arts Council, Lamorinda Idol is open to CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the cabaret singing circuit. young people in kindergarten through 12th Eleanor Roeder performed at last year’s Lamor- Whether or not the Lamorinda Idol per- inda Idol finalist competition. grade who either attend school or reside in formers seek out a music career, the experi- Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette. Entries may According to Steve Harwood, Zwalen is ence is “amazing,” said Zwahlen. “I’ve had be made by individual soloists or by groups. among five-dozen singers competing for so much fun meeting other youth who share According to Idol organizers, young cash prizes and an “array of gift certificates my interest in performing. I’ve learned to participants “learn to choose music that from Lamorinda merchants.” really appreciate other performers and to highlights their talent, present themselves After five auditions, Miramonte senior learn from them how to improve my own creatively, connect with an audience, take Anna Finnel is excited to break through performances.” constructive criticism, and win or lose into the competition and “to have finally For a complete list of finalists, go to graciously.” The show will be emceed by gained the opportunity to sing in the Sep- www.orindaartscouncil.org. NBC Bay Area’s Diane Dwyer and Amy tember show,” she said. “I think that what Hollyfield from ABC 7 News. Judges are I’ve learned as the years passed is to never singer-songwriter Megan Keely, Bay Area give up working towards something that Cabaret executive producer Marilyn Levin- you desire, because if you’re humble and son, 42nd Street Moon education director you really never abandon your skill, you Dyan McBride and classical singer and will ultimately reign supreme. “ voice teacher Chad Runyon. Harwood, who has been involved with Alexis Zwahlen, a senior at Miramonte the show since its inception, says it has been High School, enjoys performing “because interesting to watch the contestants over the I love all the energy and excitement I get years. “The examples of the growth of our when I walk on stage. It’s such a rewarding performers is almost endless, as each year feeling when you’re having fun perform- we’ve watched the young people grow right ing and the audience is also having fun.” before our eyes,” he said. Zwalen has performed twice in the com- Harwood points to contestant and Mi- petition, which she calls “an incredible ramonte junior Maritza Grillo, a winner experience.” in four Idol categories, who, as a 14 year A Winter’s Tale Next On Stage at Cal Shakes By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY STAFF WRITER

sad tale’s best for winter,” William “AShakespeare wrote in A Winter’s Tale, the closing production of California Shakespeare Theatre 2013 season. The play, one of Shakespeare’s more obscure pieces, is one of the playwright’s later works and a part of the Romance plays, which include Pericles, Cymbeline and The Tempest. Directed by Patricia MacGregor, with choreography by Paloma MacGregor, A Winter’s Tale will play at the Bruns Am- phitheater in Orinda from September 25 through October 20. Written later in his KEVIN BERNE career, the tale features tragic elements Omoze Idehenre plays Hermoine in A Winter’s well known by Shakespeare connoisseurs, Tale. while also demonstrating the author’s wit. The production’s unique blend of tragedy, Her directorial work in the 2012 Cal Shakes comedy and romance is spearheaded by production of Spunk won acclaim by Bay collaborators, and sisters, Patricia and Area critics and audiences alike. Her Paloma McGregor. Broadway work includes serving as Associ- Patricia McGregor is a Harlem based ate Director of Fela! on Broadway, as Patti director, writer, and deviser of new work. [See Shakes page 27] 4 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Health and beauty

Everyday Changes Move of the Month Stress and Distress Lunge with biceps curl! By Bonnie Waters

What No One Told You about a Major Stress Is Not Always Toxic Challenge! Some stress can be good stress. Consider It may not be news to you, however, it this: One of the most pleasurable human bears repeating... stress is at an all time activities produces intense physical stress; high. The reasons for the heightened levels It increases heart rate and blood pressure, of stress are plentiful: our skin flushes, our pupils dilate and our The threats of war and terrorism; breathing becomes rapid; and none of us Failing economy / unemployment; would be here without this type of stress. Challenges in the workplace; Personal challenges with relationships, Our Perception is the Major Cause of finances, parenting and aging parents. Toxic Stress It occurs when perceptions of events 3. As you lunge, curl weights toward Stress Can Be Dangerous to Your Health don’t meet our expectation, and we don’t Two Moves In One your shoulders keeping elbows pressed You may not know the dangers of stress. manage our reactions to the disappoint- 1. Stand holding weights with arms at into sides and palms turned out . A 10-year study showed that those who ment. In other words, stress is the men- sides, palms facing forward. 4. Return to start and repeat lunge- were unable to effectively manage their tal, physical and emotional result of our 2. Lunge right foot forward. Bend curl combo with opposite leg. stress had a 40 percent higher death rate reaction to our perception of events or both knees keeping front knee and ankle than those who were able to effectively circumstances. aligned. manage stress. For more information, contact Sheena with Living Lean personal training and eating The effects of stress include but are not Understanding the Cycle of Perception for elite fitness, at 925-360-7051 or www.thelivingleanprogram.com. limited to: toxic effect on heart and nervous Your perceptions influence how you system; anxiety, depression, poor judg- think and feel. The resulting thoughts ment; and chronic illness. and emotions cause numerous physical re- sponses in the body. These changes can be There Is Hope! measured: heart rate; hormone levels; ner- Learn to access core heart power, which vous system response; and blood pressure. has been scientifically proven to bring the entire system into increased balance, Physical stress response gives feedback give new perceptions, and the intelligence to the brain and as a result: needed to transform stress into positive Affects the circuitry of the brain; situations. The circuitry reinforces the perception; A feedback loop is created between the Techniques for Neutralizing Stress brain and the body. When feeling stressed, change your Whether you learn a healthy response or physiology. Stop and breathe whole, deep a stressful reaction, you are hard wiring this breaths. pattern into your system through repetition. Recognize the stressful feeling and take a time out by thinking of “heart warming” How Can We Respond Differently? thoughts. Answer: Challenge our perception and Make a sincere effort to shift your atten- change our response. Life’s little stresses tion from your racing mind or disturbed actually take more of a toll than the major emotions by pretending you are breathing stressful events of life. Resentment, anger, through your heart. frustration, worry, disappointment — all Recall a positive, fun time you have negative emotional states take a toll on our had in life and then ask yourself, “What heart, our brain and the rest of our body. would be a more efficient response to the Unless we learn to neutralize our reactions situation, one that would minimize stress to little stresses as they occur, they stack up in the future?” and drain our health and clarity leading to You have now effectively neutralized the more compounded stress. stress and put your emotions in check and access a more effective solution.

Treat Yourself to Stress Reduction Ac- tivities Include stress reducing activities such as walks in nature, yoga, listening to relaxing music or massage as a regular, if not daily part of your life. This will break the repeti- tive feedback loops that have been created as a stress response. Take care of your body, mind and spirit and reap the benefits for the long-term. The Orinda News n September 2013 n 5 Police Blotter / education Transitional Kindergarten Expanded POLICE BLOTTER at Wagner Ranch July 2013 By BILL O’BRIAN False Residential Alarms: Officers incident, location confidential. Staff Writer responded to 158 false alarm calls Domestic Violence - Injury of throughout the city. Spouse: 1 incident, location confiden- agner Ranch Elementary School Burglary – Auto: 5 incidents on tial. Wbegins the school year with an ex- Camino Sobrante, Bryant Way, Orinda Driving Under the Influence – panded program for kindergartners. Prin- Way, Camino Pablo and Martha Rd. MISD < .08: 1 incident on Chelton Ct./ cipal Janis Arnerich says the program called Burglary – Residential: 8 incidents Whitehall Dr. TK for Transitional Kindergarten began last on Muth Dr., Sleepy Hollow Ln., El Drugs - Possession of Parapher- year as a California state innovation. Toyonal, Van Tassel Ln., La Campana, nalia: 1 incident on Camino Sobrante. The purpose of TK is to more effectively Ellen Ct., Kite Hill Rd. and Francisco False ID to Police: 1 incident on deal with youngsters whose fifth birthdays Ct. Camino Pablo. have not happened prior to October 1 of Driving Under the Influence – Other - Misdemeanor: 1 incident the school year. Last year, Wagner Ranch MISD < .08: 3 incidents on Hwy. 24 on Miner Rd. started the program with seven students, but on EB/Wilder Rd., Martha Rd. and Warrant Arrest: 1 incident on Irwin this year the school has one full class of 20 Brookside Rd./Moraga Way. Way/Orinda Way. students. Since kindergartners begin at age Petty Theft – From Vehicle: 1 inci- five, those whose fifth birthdays have not dent on Via Floreado. Orinda BART Station happened at the start of school are not as SALLY HOGARTY Stolen Vehicle: 1 incident on Orinda No statistics available at this time. ready for the regular kindergarten and need Sylvie Murillo, a transitional kindergarten teacher Way. more time to reach the reading and writing at Wagner Ranch Elementary, prepares her class- – Compiled by Jeanette Irving goals of kindergarten. room for the start of school. Arrests Orinda Police Department The state has developed a special cur- Court Order - Domestic Violence: 1 riculum for the TK classes. Those children school experience to more fully match in TK will be in a regular kindergarten for their developmental levels with the learning Additional Police Activity During July/August their second year in school. This process requirements of kindergarten. allows the young students the time and • The Investigation Unit recovered a stolen laptop from an Orinda burglary in the City of Antioch. Evidence of drug sales in a home led to a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Team in conjunction with Orinda detectives. Found inside New Teachers at Miramonte High was stolen property including items taken from an Orinda burglary, a stolen gun, methamphetamines for sale, and cash. The subjects also had warrants for DUI and School This Fall possession of narcotics. The stolen gun was taken from a home in Oakley and ad- ditional items were taken from locations in the City of San Ramon. Detectives filed By BILL O’BRIAN Meredith Hawkins rounds out the new seven misdemeanor cases and two felony cases. They obtained more information Staff Writer hires teaching choral music having most re- from Modesto Police regarding a burglary on Overhill Drive. cently taught at the Rocklin Unified School • The Investigation Unit interviewed a subject who is currently housed at the Santa iramonte High School Principal District. Clark says, “We have a growing Clara County Jail for possible involvement with burglaries in Orinda. The inves- MAdam Clark is excited about newly and successful choir program here, and she tigation is ongoing. hired teachers and the expansion of the will be a great addition to our visual and • The Investigation Unit completed and packaged three felony cases and four misde- schools iPad program for students for this performing arts experience.” meanor cases. The unit documented interviews of two suspects in burglary cases, new 2013-14 school year. Clark gets animated when explaining the followed up on an ID theft ring with Nordstrom stores, coordinated a Lamorinda The Acalanes District has hired five new school’s growing use of iPads for students investigations meeting, and completed/closed a recent domestic violence restrain- teachers in three disciplines at the Orinda and happily grabs his to show the many ing order case. high school. The two social studies teach- benefits of the device as a teaching tool. • The Police Department headed up the investigation of a missing elderly women ers are Michael Rose and Nader Jazayeri. The program began last year with one-third who was subsequently found to be the victim of a fatal solo car accident. Rose most recently taught U.S. history and of the 9th grade class receiving an iPad for • The Investigation Unit authored a search warrant for a computer seized from an government/economics with Gilroy Uni- school and personal use for the entire year. identity theft ring. fied School District. Jazayeri has taught The school signed out the devices to the • The Investigation Unit assisted the Lafayette Police Department with surveillance at the middle school and high school level students like library books. The school will of a suspect in the City of Vallejo. with the San Francisco Unified School continue issuing the iPads to a third of the • The Investigation Unit continued their investigation into recent home burglaries. District. incoming freshman class, but will expand They met with the Modesto Police Department to view recovered stolen property. One of two new mathematics teachers the program in a different form to the 11th The detectives are also reviewing information from pawnshops that could lead is Kathryn Watson. She is a graduate of and 12th grades. them to possible suspect(s). UC Berkeley and St. Mary’s College. The Sixty juniors will have their English III • A child molestation case is under investigation. second math teacher is Savannah Heupel, and U.S .History classes blocked which • Patrol Officers have been concentrating their efforts in areas hit by recent burglar- and her recent teaching experience was with means the two classes will be back to ies. During the week of August 12, there was only one reported burglary on the 20 the Sonoma Valley Unified School District back, and the two teachers will coordinate block of Rio Vista. No other theft reports were generated. teaching geometry and algebra II. [See Miramonte page 20]

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Editorial . . . Not Everything is Controversial in Orinda ith all the talk in Orinda over plans 24 with the Orinda Restaurant Tour. All Wto revitalize downtown or the more events benefit local nonprofits. controversial Plan Bay Area proposed by Finally, I urge you to be extra careful the Association of Bay Area Governments on weekday mornings and afternoons as and the Metropolitan Transit Commission, young people walk and bike to school. Be it’s always welcome when local residents especially mindful of school buses. While find something to agree upon. For Septem- not as prevalent as in years past, these ber, that something would be wonderful conveyors of the young carry a hefty fine weather and lots of local entertainment. if you pass them while the red lights are The kids are back in school and, hope- flashing. Did you know that traffic on both fully, a little less bored. California Shake- sides of the street must stop when encoun- speare Theatre and the Orinda Village Star- tering the flashing lights or stop sign? The light Players are offering the final selections only exception is when there is a median of their outdoor seasons. And, thanks to the separating the lanes of opposing traffic. combined efforts of the Orinda Chamber Not stopping can mean up to a $1,000 fine of Commerce, Chip and Carolyn Herman and a six-month suspension of your driving and Orinda Motors, Orinda will have a privileges. Speaking from experience, even spectacular mid-September to remember. an empty bus with flashing red lights can It begins on September 20 with Dancing cost you a small fortune! with the Cars and concludes on September Sally Hogarty, Editor List of The Orinda News Advertisers Page Page Arts & Entertainment Orinda Association 7 aMFa Gallery 28 Orinda Chamber of Commerce 14 Letters to the Editor Lamorinda Idol 3 Orinda Classic Car Show 11 Orinda Starlight Village Players 21 Pet Service Low-income Housing in Orinda housing in Lafayette is near Acalanes High Automotive Animal House Pet Sitting 13 Harms Kids School, miles from the nearest BART sta- Orinda Motors 9 Theatre View Veterinary Clinic 13 Orinda Shell 14 Professional Services ABAG proposes to put very low-income tion. Can we believe anything ABAG says? Beauty and Fitness Cruise Adventures Unlimited 26 housing in Orinda so that children from Why not put the slum housing in Oakland CoreKinetics 16 Orr Design Office 2 poor families can attend schools here. Any near a BART station? Full Life Fitness 7 Real Estate In Forma Integral Fitness 8 Better Homes & Gardens sensible parent knows that this plan will do In addition to the slum dwellers, crimi- Living Lean Exercise & Eating Program 4 Lisa Shaffer 21 much harm to these kids’ self-esteem and nals released from prison will occupy the Churches Coldwell Banker will put tremendous pressure on their par- proposed Orinda slum housing. Keep in Anglican Church 17 Laura Abrams 13 Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church 12 Elana Hood 16 ents as well. (Being not affluent, I would mind that the courts are forcing the removal Cleaning Services David Pierce 25 not put my child in a Greenwich school!) of 10,000 criminals from State prisons. Kirby Carpet Cleaning 5, 22 Maureen Wilbur 4 There are plenty of vacant offices in Another proposal before the Orinda City Total Clean 5, 20 Frank Woodward 3 Construction and Trades Empire Realty downtown Oakland near BART. ABAG Council is to allow Orinda homes to be Cabrillo Plumbing, Heat and A/C 1 Vicki Nakamura 26 and our state legislature should facilitate subdivided into small lots. This will spread David Collins Painting 14 Pacific Union the conversation of these offices into low- the slum dwellers and criminals over all Ironwood Engineering 22 Virginia and Paul Ratto 20 Tom Romaneck Painting 4 Leila Schlein 10 income housing and establish a good school of Orinda. Dental Village Associates by hiring dedicated teachers. This approach It is claimed that Orinda will lose Dr. Mary Smith DDS 18 April Matthews 7 makes fiscal and environmental sense. $400,000 in road money if we don’t ap- Educational/Camp Ann Sharf 20 Lamorinda Tutoring 18 Clark Thompson 8 – Suzanne Yeh prove slum housing. Let’s put that in Oakland Strokes 18 Restaurants/Catering perspective: If the road taxes pass in 2014 Orinda Mandarin Chinese Program 25 Baan Thai 19 Slum Housing in Orinda and 2020, they will generate $50,000,000. St. Mark’s Nursery School 12 Casa Orinda 19 Salsa with Tomaj 27 La Mediterranee 19 The Association of Bay Area Govern- Compare that to $400,000 and you see how Financial and Insurance Services Lava Pit 5 ments or ABAG is pushing a disastrous insignificant it is. Breedlove Insurance Services 2 Loard’s Ice Cream and Candy 7 program upon Orinda. This program will On an issue like slum housing, there must Land Home Financial Services 18 Siam Orchid 19 RPM Mortgage 22 Szechwan Restaurant 8 force Orinda to allow ultra low-cost slum be a vote by the citizens of Orinda. Demand Wells Fargo Advisors 15 Village Inn Cafe 15 housing in Orinda. This slum housing will that the City Council approve this vote. Garden/Landscaping Village Pizza 16 be occupied by current residents of the If you wish to protect Orinda’s character Blue Ridge Landscaping 25 Zamboni’s Pizza 3 Garden Lights 15 Retail Stores Oakland slums. This program will not be a as a large-lot, crime-free city, either e-mail KB Kolman Landscape Design 5 Farmers’ Market 25 favor to the slum children, because they will or regular mail your demand to the City McDonnell Nursery 20 Morrison’s Jewelers 17 be looked down upon in the Orinda schools. Council members. Tree Sculpture 21 Orinda Books 8 Medical Orinda Florist 16 The slum children will bring gangs to For e-mail use: [email protected]. Dr. Brian Clark 3 Theatre Square 17 Orinda and endanger all Orinda residents. ca.us. Dr. Kristin Walker 12 Senior Services Do we want Oakland’s murder rate? For regular mail use: City Council Medicine Shoppe 20 Care Indeed 27 Nonprofit Organizations Excellent Care at Home 2 The proposed slum housing and the members, City of Orinda, 22 Orinda Way, EFO 10 crime rate of the inhabitants will lower the Orinda, CA 94563. value of all Orinda property and strongly – Clyde Vaughn discourage shopping in downtown Orinda, cities and counties in California. Accord- units” (like guest homes) could be utilized which will be near the proposed slum Citywide, Low-Income Housing ing to the report, California law “requires for low-income housing in Orinda. housing. May Come To Orinda every county in the state” to have a plan to The Orinda report is dated June 18, The ABAG proposal claims that one of Top Orinda officials have released a re- house low-income individuals. 2013 and was released as a “City Council the values of the slum housing is that it port outlining plans for placing low-income The report does not limit low-income Staff Report.” Signing the report were will be near a BART station to minimize people in all parts of Orinda. housing to Orinda’s downtown area. Janet Keeter, Orinda’s City Manager, and driving; however, the location for the slum The Orinda report has implications for all The report states that so-called “second [See Letters page 8]

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safety for all neighbors. Yes, these “traf- welcome to observe or to bring a matter to A Message From the OA President fic calming” solutions may require some the committee’s attention. For more info drivers to slow down or not make a left about TSAC, visit the city’s home page, Traffic Laws Are For ALL Of Us or u-turn and others to park a little farther www.cityoforinda.org, click on the “City away. But these are small inconveniences Commissions and Committees” tab and when the changes, for example, eliminate scroll down to TSAC. Guest Columnist Mark Roberts dangerous blind spots on a curve or enable In the meantime, please think before a student to cross a street more safely on making that illegal turn into a parking spot. his or her way to school. The small amount of time you save could ou’re driving on Moraga Way, trolling and downright illegal maneuvers – and too The TSAC generally meets monthly on put your safety and that of others at risk – Yfor a parking space so you can stop at many close calls – to remain silent about the third Monday at 7 p.m. in the Sarge and make you subject to a pricey moving Peet’s (or Starbucks – I don’t play favorites) this issue any longer. Littlehale Community Room on the upper violation citation. Let’s ALL obey traffic for your favorite caffeine fix. Suddenly, From the current and past police chiefs, level of the city hall building. You are most laws and be safe together! you see a car backing out of a diagonal I’ve learned that denial and outrage often space on the other side of the street. You follow any attempt by the members of whip a quick left turn and snag the space the Orinda Police Department to enforce before a car coming the other way can get traffic laws – frequently parking-related to it. – in our city’s business districts. Violators Congratulations! You’ve just broken a sometimes claim they’re being singled law that is contained in a section of the out and harassed. I really doubt that’s the California Vehicle Code and are subject to case. I haven’t heard of a single incident being cited for a violation of said section of when members of the OPD have behaved the CVC, primarily because you crossed a in a manner anything less than professional solid double yellow line to get to that spot. and polite when issuing a citation and – oh, Not feeling quite so clever now, are you? yeah – doing their job. More important to me, both as vice chair Each of us must realize that traffic laws of Orinda’s Traffic Safety Advisory Com- weren’t created to harass or inconvenience mittee (TSAC) and your fellow Orinda individuals. They were created to promote resident, you have possibly endangered the safety of the general public – ALL OF other drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and US, whether we’re behind the wheel of a even yourself and passengers in your vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot. vehicle. Orinda’s TSAC was created by, and is “Wait!” you say. “I didn’t do anything an advisory body to, the City Council to wrong. I didn’t hurt anybody.” Well, yes, address the concerns of residents about you did, and, fortunately, no, you didn’t – traffic conditions in their neighborhoods this time. that affect motor vehicles, bicyclists and I’ve lived in Orinda for 20 years now, and pedestrians. Committee members work I’ve been as frustrated as you have when with groups of neighbors and the city’s trying to find a parking spot close to my public works and police departments to destination. But I’ve seen too many risky create solutions to problems and increase

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OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS President Bill Waterman Joe Haughin Treasurer Stephen Stahle Chris Laszcz-Davis By supporting the Orinda Classic Car Secretary Alison Dew Cindy Powell Show you also support the Orinda Membership Jim Luini Isela Barels Association’s Seniors Around Town program. So go take a spin in a classic car! 8 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Local Author Dream of Time Penned by Miramonte Grad By ELANA O’LOSKEY and chick-lit. Price looked at hundreds and Staff Writer hundreds of photographs from The Library of Congress and the Bancroft Library and ancy J. Price (Miramonte class of read a couple of thousand newspaper stories N1987) grew up in Orinda and lived in to get a feel for the era – 1900. “I’ve been the Bay Area and England before moving to fascinated with the concept of time travel Arizona for her job. Price is a former maga- since I was young, third and fourth grade,” zine editor as well as co-founder of the larg- she explains. “I remember reading my Little est online lifestyle destination for women, House on the Prairie books and thinking, the top-50 web property SheKnows.com ‘How can I bring little Laura here so I can (based on comSCORE Media Metrox Top meet her?’ “I built the book brick by brick, 50 properties (U.S.) May 2013). She was doing extensive research, finding my voice, the executive editor for more than a decade all the while surrounded by my children. and has written thousands of articles. She Somehow, I managed to pull it all together.” also helped launch five national newsstand In fact, making her main character a magazines including Pregnancy and Cook- single mom was part of Price’s strategy to ing Smart. make it easier for her to relate to her main Dream of Time (DOT) is her debut novel character. and is intended to be the first in a series. Price is proud of her four children, DOT combines elements of science fic- Charlotte age 19, McKenna age 17, Kieran tion, historical fiction, romance, mystery age 14 and Quinn, age 12, all of whom were born in the Bay Area. “Quinn has a CONTRIBUTED PHOTO video on YouTube that’s just about to hit Nancy Price's debut novel Dream of Time is the a million viewers (www.youtube.com/ first in a series. watch?v=G7kHSOgauhg), and he’s in the top two photos on the Wikipedia page for she discovers how she’s being sent back autism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au- to a bygone era is only the first mystery. tism). I guess this is what happens when A much more important question is why you have a geeky mom,” quips Price. she’s there. With the help of a rookie police Here’s an excerpt from the book: “Each officer, Robin takes off on a spellbinding night, when Robin drifts off to sleep, she adventure, sifting through a century’s worth finds herself dreaming about the life of of clues to untangle the past — and to put a woman in the Victorian age. She soon love to the test.” realizes it’s not a dream at all, but she is The title is available in paperback and truly slipping into San Francisco’s past. ebook editions, and may be purchased While living two lives — one as a mom via Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com in the modern day, the other as a proper and other online retailers or go to www. young lady at the turn of the century — dreamoftime.com.

t Letters from page 6 with the potential for conversion to a legal second unit.” Emmanuel Ursu, the city’s Director of The report recommends that “the city Planning. explore a program to permit second units The report notes that between 2007 and on lots where they are not currently allowed 2014, the Association of Bay Area Gov- today . . .” ernments (ABAG), a regional government The report lists the Orinda city manager’s body, has assigned Orinda the task of creat- office and the city’s planning department as ing 118 units for low-income people. Of the “Responsible Parties” for the following these 118 units, 35 are for “extremely statement: “The city recognizes second low” income individuals; another 35 are units as an essential part of Orinda’s af- for “very low” income people, and 48 units fordable housing supply . . . “ for “low” income persons. According to the report, “Second units The report goes on to state that Orinda are an important part of the city’s afford- “could accommodate . . . the construction able housing supply and are often rented of 530 additional single family dwelling at rates that are affordable to low and very units . . . “ low income households.” The report adds: The report states that newly built second “To make such a program [low-income units on existing residential Orinda prop- housing] viable for the homeowner, there erty “would be affordable to very low, low, must be an incentive to maintaining below and moderate income households.” The market rents and limiting occupancy to report adds that [t]here are numerous homes qualifying households.” in the city that have existing floor space –Richard Coleman The Orinda News n September 2013 n 9 Car Time / OCF Everyday Heroes Golf Tournament Car Time Raised Over $10,000 How Long Can You Drive A Car Into the Ground? By John Vanek

often hear motorists mention that they hicle and to not ignore problems. If you Idon’t want to perform any repairs to their hear an unusual noise, you should have current car because they are not going be it checked out. If your have a low coolant driving it for much longer. I am often told light that keeps coming on after adding to “don’t find anything wrong with my car.” the overflow bottle, it means that you have These drivers have intentions of getting a leak, and it should be addressed. A minor new car at some point, but when? That is oil leak is one thing but a worn out ball my question. It is difficult to have both a joint is something else. A check engine reliable vehicle and one with numerous light is something else that should not be unknown problems. I always ask, how soon ignored. The glowing light is trying to tell do you plan on replacing the car? Most you there is some kind of malfunction with of the time there is no immediate plan to your vehicle. Is it a minor issue or a major Jill Gelster City Councilmember Sue Severson, and firemen Matt Epperson, Michael Rattary, Mark Deweese and replace it. They may have an idea that even- problem? Nobody knows until you have it OCF president Richard Westin at this year's tournament. tually the family vehicle will be replaced. checked out. In the meantime, it is a silent The comments about replacing the car are nuisance that will only make things worse By DAVID DIERKS ers Captain Michael Rattary, Firefighter mainly a ploy for me not to recommend any if ignored. Assistant Editor Paramedic Kelly Morris, and Firefighter additional repairs. It all starts with having a car care pro- Stephen Rogness. The firefighters were I understand. Spending money on your vider that you can trust. You need a shop he 4th annual Everyday Heroes Golf injured in the line of duty on December car is not at the top of the list. However, that will properly check your vehicle and TTournament was held at the Orinda 2, 2012 while responding to a four-car ac- I will never look the other way when it advise you as to the priority of the needed Country Club on July 22. The tournament cident on Highway 24 and were struck by comes to the safety and reliability of a car. repairs. Some things can wait and others attracted 75 golfers and raised over $10,000 an out of control vehicle. Captain Rattary Ignoring problems with your vehicle will cannot. Sometimes there may be a repair for local charities, which include Town and Firefighter Rogness were on hand to not make them go away. It will only give that will test your real time frame for re- Hall Theatre Co., California Shakespeare receive their outstanding service awards. you a vehicle that is not exactly reliable. It placing it. It starts with dealing with issues Theatre, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Firefighter Paramedic Morris could not is the job of your honest car care provider and not ignoring them. Nobody can tell you Solano and the Orinda Community Founda- attend due to a doctor’s appointment. to report the condition of your car and to exactly how long your vehicle will last. All tion (OCF). The OCF, which founded and The tournament gave awards to the first, advise you of only the items that effect you can do is perform regular maintenance coordinates the event, uses its portion of second, third and most honest four person reliability or economy of your car, nothing and tend to problems as they arise. Regular the fundraiser to help fund such community teams. Coming in first place with a score more. Then you have to make the tough check-ups can identify potential reliabil- events/organizations as Orinda 4th of July of 96 were Ralph Severson, Doug Moore, decision, do I invest in my current vehicle ity issues. Waiting until the last minute Parade, Orinda Idol, Spirit Van for Orinda John Hunt and Charlie Allison. Second to have reliable transportation or do I break only brings unnecessary chaos and stress Seniors, Orinda Art in Public Places and place was Michael Karp, Lisa Karp, Andy down and get something else? to the whole situation. Please remember Orinda Action Day to name just a few. Byrnes and Travis Setterbro. Third place Is it a bad idea to drive around with a that the condition of your vehicle should Each year, the tournament honors mem- was Daniel Williams, Erik Weiss, Dan vehicle that is in need of repairs? It depends be a priority. The owner/operator is the bers of the community who have upheld the Ruby and Nick Larson. Most Honest Team on what it needs. The important thing is most important part of the auto repair values of a hero. The honorees at this year’s was Rick Kattenburg, Roy Hodgkinson, to be aware of the condition of your ve- solution. tournament were Moraga-Orinda firefight- [See Heroes page 10] 10 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Continuations t Gallery from page 2 Brown, in 1988 and still attend her classes. I am drawn to experimental techniques and Orinda Library Gallery Ceramic Studio until it closed in 2005. His love working with paper and water media; work has been in countless shows and is a recently I’ve been painting on Yupo [syn- part of many private and public collections. thetic paper].” September 4 - October 1 He is not a production potter and treats each She is enticed by “the ineffable rather piece as one-of-a-kind. Experimentation than the representational.” Kolkhorst says Meet the artists on helps keep his process fresh, and he enjoys that artists practice looking at things and making ceramic wall pieces and sculptural rendering them in ways meaningful or even September 8, 3 - 5 p.m. forms; although, he is well known for his jolting to themselves. She hopes those who Ikebana vessels. “I have great reverence view her art will experience an opening that Featuring paintings by: for the unplanned cracks, beauty marks allows them to enter a sort of channel to a and scars my work may have. They are nexus of creativity. See more of her work Marianne Brown all physical records of the dance with fire. at www.jpkwatercolors.com. Diane Goldstein This process speaks to me of transforma- Diane Goldstein of San Francisco was Jenny Kolkhorst tion of material and rebirth,” he explains. born and raised in Chicago and spent much CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rosenheim experiences the world visually, of her time going to classes at the Art Emanuel Rosenheim’s ceramics will grace the Emanuel Rosenheim so that at a museum or exhibit, for example, Institute of Chicago and studying dance. display cases during September at the Orinda he requires solitude to absorb what he is At her Yosemite Place studio in the S.F. Library Gallery. seeing. He enjoys pushing the boundaries Bayview district, she notices that many of ing tell me what it wants.” She has shown and free expression.” of what he knows and finds inspiration from her abstract paintings connect to her early throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Goldstein believes that art nurtures the rocks, shapes, and textures encountered in years as an improvisational dancer because in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and has creative spirit of any community and is a everyday life. Rosenheim hopes people of the rhythmic lines and marks on her also attended Brown’s classes in Moraga. catalyst for new ideas and ways of thinking will look at his pieces with a quiet mind, no paintings. The paintings she is showing Goldstein hopes viewers will experience about living and working in community. chatter, and come at it from the right side are a series of joyful and whimsical strokes joy, amusement, playfulness and curiosity “I especially believe that children can be of their brain as opposed to the intellectual of color that are rhythmic and uplifting. when looking at her paintings. For more inspired by art to express themselves in side. To see more of Rosenheim’s work, go “I let the paint be more of a guide than of her work, see www.dianegoldstein.com. different voices. Public art gives everyone to www.emanuelrosenheim.com. my thoughts and sometimes use staccato Regarding the value of art for the com- a chance to experience art outside of the Jenny Kolkhorst of Orinda became strokes to bring vitality and liveliness to munity, Brown says that “Art is everywhere. typical venues such as in Orinda where interested in painting after working with the canvas. To give the paintings breathing It’s in people’s gardens, it’s in their homes. people experience the art on their way in Orinda students in the Art Docent program room, I try to preserve lots of white space,” We all have our creative side, no matter and out of visiting the library.” through the Orinda Arts Council. “I began she explains. “When a structure appears, I how it comes out. It is in the process that Visit the gallery during normal library studying with our local treasure, Marianne slow down, start listening and let the paint- creativity blossoms whether it ends up in hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. the Orinda Library Gallery or we observe it to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to in our own backyard – we are all enlivened 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call by the experience of creating. 254-2814 for more information. Rosenheim asserts that, “Art sparks imagination; it’s one of the vital signs of t Heroes from page 9 life showing that the community is alive. The creative force that we show each other James Berry and Jerry Dommer. In ad- – creating a meal, a painting, a quilt – is dition, awards were given for the Most our vitamins, the thing that keeps our chi Accurate Drive #4, given to Joel Jackson; alive, keeps everything flowing.” Kolkhorst Closest to the Hole #8, Ted Urban with a believes that, “Communities like Orinda, hole-in-one; and Longest Drive for Ladies, which has made a commitment to the arts Cindy Powell and Men, Dan Ruby. in so many ways, help create a communal For more information, visit everydayhe- identity that embraces diversity, innovation roes.golfreg.com. The Orinda News n September 2013 n 11 advertisement????

. 12 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Classic Car Show 9th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Roars Into Orinda By DAVID DIERKS September 20, Speed on the Screen movie Assistant Editor night at the Orinda Theatre on Sunday, September 22, and The Orinda Restaurant lassic and historic vehicles will fill Tour on Tuesday, September 24. COrinda’s streets on September 21 as Car show events begin at 7 p.m. Friday the Orinda Classic Car Show’s 9th an- night, September 20, with the ticketed niversary gets underway. Presented by event Dancing with the Cars: A Bootleg- Orinda Motors, over 200 American and ger’s Bash. Orinda Library Plaza will be European classic and exotic vehicles will transformed into a Roaring ‘20’s speakeasy, be displayed. Vehicles will range from the Club 26 Orinda, for the night, complete 1920s through the classics of the ‘50s and with hosted cocktails, dinner, music and a

‘60s and will also include modern exotic live auction. David Dierks vehicles. There will be a special exhibit The next day, the Classic Car Show will Parking for the Orinda Classic Car Show is offered at Orinda Community Church, Vintage Court Office of cars featured in the classic Gone in 60 be free to view from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Center and Pine Grove Business Center. Please do not park at Safeway. Seconds movies. Cars are exhibited on Avenida de Orinda, hip Herman, the event founder, said, Orinda Way, and Orinda Motors suspends booth as well as great Orinda Country Screen movie night showing both the 1974 C“This year’s show will again display business for the day to provide space for Club lunch offerings. “Food and beverages and 2000 versions of Gone in 60 Seconds classics ‘on the green’ thanks to the Orinda vehicle displays. served on the edge of the OCC 16th fairway at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 per Country Club’s (OCC) support opening its Owners will be on hand to answer ques- with great cars all around. It doesn’t get showing and proceeds benefit the Lam- beautiful 16th golf fairway for displays.” tions about their vehicles and to explain better than that,” said Herman. orinda Theatres Foundation. There will The car show is part of the Orinda Cham- what it takes to keep a classic in tip-top A wonderful attraction of the car show is be special introductions before each film. ber of Commerce ‘Celebrate September shape. The Orinda Country Club will have the ability to ride in a car during the parade “Adult beverages will be served during the in Orinda’ event series, including the pre- shaded seating for over 100 to enjoy lunch at the end of the show. “We’re the only show movie as a part of your ticket price,” said show party, Dancing With The Cars, on and refreshments from the Car Show BBQ that gives rides,” said Doug Johnson, who Herman. Tickets are available the day of has exhibited every year of the car show. the event or can be purchased in advance at Ride tickets are $10, and all proceeds go to Flying A Gasoline, 22 Bryant Way, Orinda. Seniors Around Town (SAT), an Orinda As- The car show is located at Orinda Motors, sociation sponsored program which offers 63 Orinda Way. For more information, visit alternative transportation to Orinda seniors www.orindacarshow.com. Entries for the who cannot drive themselves. Over the last car show are still being accepted. The car eight years, the car show has raised over fee is $60 and motorcycles are $35. Entry $200,000 for local charities, including SAT, fees are tax-deductible and proceeds from Educational Foundation of Orinda, Orinda vehicle registration benefit the Seniors Historical Society and Museum, and others. Around Town program. “Mark your cal- On Sunday, September 22, the Orinda endars to attend and make sure you have Theatre will host a special Speed on the your car entered early,” advised Herman.

t Dancing from page 1 ger’s Bash, at Club 26 (Orinda Library Seniors Around Town program, Orinda Plaza at 26 Orinda Way). On Saturday, the Arts Council, Orinda Historical Society free car show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Museum, Orinda Rotary and more. Over 200 cars will take over Orinda Motors, “The Orinda Classic Car show weekend the streets of Orinda Village and spill onto has arguably become Orinda’s largest the Orinda Country Club’s 16th Fairway. community-wide fundraiser and is a great The show weekend concludes on Sunday, opportunity to mix and mingle, get to know September 22, with Speed on the Screen, fellow citizens and see first-hand why a special screening of Gone in 60 Seconds, Orinda is one of the Friendliest Towns in showing both the 1974 and 2000 versions the USA,” said Bontemps. at the Orinda Theatre (tickets are available In addition to being the presenting spon- the day of the event or can be purchased in sor of the car show, Orinda Motors is the advance at Flying A Gasoline, 22 Bryant honorary host of the Dancing with the Way, in Orinda). Cars event. The car show weekend starts For more information and to purchase Friday, September 20, with the ticketed party tickets or to enter your car in the car event Dancing with the Cars: A Bootleg- show, visit www.orindacarshow.com. The Orinda News n September 2013 n 13 Pets / opera

Something to Howl About... Large Audience Enjoys Free Opera Animal Tales in the Park “Hey, There’s a Strange Dog in the Backyard” By BOBBIE DODSON Jennifer Conroy Staff Writer n audience of over 1,000 enjoyed the hat might not be a strange dog in your picking up fruit that has fallen from trees, Afifth annual Open Opera Concert in Tbackyard. It might just be a coyote. using composters that are tightly sealed, the Orinda Community Center Park on As we humans encroach more and more and, oh yes, not allowing your cats or dogs a weather-perfect Sunday afternoon in into the territory of native animals, chances to wander, especially at night. In fact, even July. As promised in the title of the event, for encounters increase. And, yes, coyotes if your neighborhood is coyote free, it is a “Summer Sizzle,” the program consisted are natives, unlike many of us! They are good idea to keep pets from wandering at of songs of love and intrigue, with the per- LUCY BECK indigenous to North and Central America, any time. formers acting out the parts as they sang. Mezzo soprano Elizabeth Baker and pianist cousins to the wolf, although current theory Nature is not always kind or discriminat- Dr. Julia Hunt Nielsen’s explanation of the James Meredith entertained the large crowd at is that the two species evolved separately. ing when it comes to watching out for your operatic setting of the arias added to the this year’s Open Opera concert in the park. Unlike the wolf that may live in a pack pets. Neither are the vehicles criss-crossing pleasure of hearing them. On the lighter of a dozen or so members, coyotes live in your streets. Chances are greater that your side, contemporary songs from Porgy and opportunity to be treated to an afternoon smaller family units of three to four. Coy- cat could be injured by a motor vehicle than Bess, South Pacific and The Sound of Music of such beautiful music right here in their otes are also much smaller than wolves, by a coyote but why take any chance at all. were included. own community. weighing between 30 to 45 pounds, while A personal sadness for me is the differ- Applause was enthusiastic in commend- Orindan Lisa van der Ploeg was a be- wolves can weigh twice that. But like the ence between the coyote in the true wild as ing the Orinda Rotary for again sponsoring witching Carmen when she sang the “Ha- wolf, the coyote mates for life and shares compared to the coyote occasionally spot- Open Opera. Dick Marchick headed up banera” from Bizet’s opera, and she closed many attributes such as a keen sense of ted in our suburban areas. Having observed the effort and explained the club’s aim is the program with a powerful rendition of smell and high intelligence. It is also car- coyotes in the Sierras as well as coyotes at that of Open Opera: to bring free profes- Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Climb Every nivorous and, sadly, that diet may include my own neighboring creek, I am struck by sional opera to Bay Area parks, using public Mountain.” Other singers included Eliza- the wandering cat or small dog. how shrunken and somber our suburban spaces to build community through the arts. beth Baker, who co-founded Open Opera coyotes are. The coyote in the wild is “When people take advantage of the free with Ellen St. Thomas, Alexander Boyer, magnificent – alert, curious but aloof, full concert, they become familiar with the mu- Coco Harris, Bradley Kynard, Angela coated, and proud. Even accounting for sic, and we hope this leads them to attend Moser, Jason Sarten, and David Zelenka. shedding, the coats of local coyotes seem performances of other opera companies in “If you missed this Open Opera concert to lack the sheen of their wilder brothers the area,” he says. sponsored by Orinda Rotary, we plan to be and sisters. What in the wild appears as It was Ann Sorenson’s first time to attend back in 2014 on July 27,” Marchick says. curiosity seems skittish in local dwelling the Open Opera Concert, and she was de- “Circle the date now.” coyotes; stealth seems furtive, as if they lighted to hear singers of such high caliber. Open Opera Contributed photo know they really do not belong. Music lovers Carole and Andy Amstutz say A coyote on the prowl for dinner. Should you see or encounter a coyote, do they always attend and wouldn’t miss the July 27, 2014 More and more of our suburban neigh- not think you can befriend it as you would borhoods throughout the Bay Area are a dog. Fortunately, coyotes are generally reporting coyote sightings. The natural afraid of humans and if you happen upon diet of the coyote consists of rodents, birds, one, it will most likely turn and run. If it lizards and fruit. A normally nocturnal does not leave, make loud noises; if you animal, the coyote is typically intimidated have a hose handy, you can try spraying by humans, but the lure of pet food left on water at it. Call your local animal shelter, patios, garbage in unsecure containers, and especially if you find an injured animal. even composting heaps can cause a hungry Keeping our domestic animals safe is our coyote to cross into our territory. responsibility and part of that means rec- The best coyote preventive is to simply ognizing what might attract wild animals not leave food of any type lying around to our yards. Practicing prevention and outdoors. That means feeding your pets vigilance will go far to protect your pets inside, using secure garbage containers, from coyotes or any other dangers. 14 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Students Kids Are Driven to Create at Tech Camps

By ELANA O’LOSKEY 8:1 student to staff ratio with instructors Staff Writer who are both knowledgeable and passionate about making learning fun; camps ran from he 15th season of Internal Drive (iD) mid-June till the end of July. TTech Camps® was held at St. Mary’s Each day, campers spend supervised time College this summer when students aged 7 outdoors. Instructors become aware of kids’ to 17 powered up their computers to learn preferences such as more visual hands-on how to create apps for the iPad, iPhone, learning. One of the instructors, whose and/or Android. They also learned how “camp name” is Antman, would show them to create video games with Minecraft and something on his computer while they other popular titles, such as C++ and/or looked over his shoulder; but then Antman Java programs. would watch them and test whether or not The curriculum is hands-on and project they understood the concept back at their based, focusing on STEM (science, tech- own computer station. nology, engineering and math) components. One goal the instructors have is showing Tech Camps are held at over 60 prestigious them how to change from being consum- CHARLIE JARRETT Evan of Pinole (L) and Rankin of Oakley enjoy creating their own computer game. universities in 26 states including UC ers of video games to creators of games, Berkeley, Stanford, Santa Clara, UCLA, and admirers of the genre. Instructors ask and Princeton. Students use industry prod- questions like, “What makes a great game? by asking students to think of a building tor, is surprised that the kids actually like to ucts like Photoshop®, Final Cut Pro®, Au- Why are Super Mario, Minecraft and Halo or edifice they have visited on a vacation, do a lot of fun stuff like everyone choosing dodesk®, Maya®, Microsoft®, XNA®, etc. so popular?” seen in a movie or in another game, that a silly camp name or going on a scavenger The week long camps have a guaranteed Instructors discuss game architecture they admired or found interesting. “We ap- hunt outside. “Collaborative teams provide proach it as sculpture, like a big block that socialization and bonding experience for we chisel down into details, like a building kids with like interests,” she says. “It serves plan,” says Antman. “One kid made the the hierarchy of knowledge – they are not Pantheon, one made hotel replicas and three just learning something, they are using it for kids are working collaboratively to create a something they are intensely interested in. castle surrounded by a village.” They end up feeling empowered because of They also discuss Joseph Campbell’s the tools they walk away with when they The Hero’s Journey and break it down into leave – they know how to use the software. patterns kids recognize from Avatar and They also have access to online modules Star Wars. They see how the hero meets such as ‘creating a supporting character’ someone, gains experience, encounters by age levels so they don’t have to spend obstacles, engages in conflict, but, at the their time searching online for what to do end, there is some kind of resolution. Ant- next in their game creation.” The first few man, who’s been an instructor since 2009, days they receive group instruction and the notes that there are more computer coding last couple of days they work on their own classes this year such as Java and Minecraft. projects, sometimes collaboratively. “Minecraft is something they are used to, so Amelia, who attends OIS, says, “Last they are more willing to learn Java because year’s game plans were fine, but I came then Minecraft becomes easier for them to back this year to learn Java. So far it’s been work with,” he explains. great; Java was last week, and this week I’m Sean of Pleasant Hill said, “If you love taking 3D game design RPG (role playing video games you will love this [Tech Camp] games) rather than a platform game. RPG just as much or more – it adds something to has a plot and better graphics, more custom- the whole experience and makes it more fun izations.” Her game is set in an underwater and interesting.” Sara, iD Tech Camp Direc- [See Tech page 22] The Orinda News n September 2013 n 15 Restaurant Guide The 2013 Guide to Orinda Restaurants – Bon Appétit! By ELANA O’LOSKEY just as fast and for takeout too. Try a java Staff Writer shake. Don’t forget their pies, either by the slice or whole. Kids love this place and you ondering where to eat in Orinda? won’t break the bank. WHere’s our annual list of hometown restaurants. Keep this section within reach Shelby’s or access it online (www.orindaassociation. 2 Theatre Square, #152 org/online-edition - Sept. 2013). We’ve got 254-9687 you covered whether you’re up for coffee/ www.shelbyseatbetter.com tea, healthy smoothies, breakfast, brunch, Hours: Mon. – Fri. Lunch 11 a.m. – 3 lunch, dinner, a little nosh, a glass of wine p.m.; Dinner Tues. – Thurs. 5 p.m. – 8:30 or beer, scotch or just takeout. Skip the p.m.; Dinner Fri. – Sat. 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; mess, treat the kids, and if time is limited, Brunch Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday call ahead; most places can have your or- dinner 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. der waiting, some will deliver. Thanks to Voted Trip Advisor’s #1 Orinda restau- all who make hometown choices. Try out rant, you’ll always find something to tempt the brand new Piccolo Napoli in Theatre you on the menu or daily special list. Popu- Square. lar for business breakfasts and lunches. SALLY HOGARTY Ting Kaisange (L) and June Panmongkol at Siam Orchid prepare for the lunch crowd to arrive. California cuisine using the freshest ingre- AMERICAN/CALIFORNIA CUISINE dients with a European flair – penne pasta Casa Orinda al arrabbiata, vegetable risotto, garlic fries, 20 Bryant Way sweet potato chips, bistro salmon, steak 254-2981 frites, organic Eggs Benedict (also with www.casaorinda.net salmon or spinach) and a host of salads. Hours: Mon-Sat Dining 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Desserts include bread pudding, crème Bar 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday Dining 4 p.m. brûlé, poached pear and apple tart tatin. to 9 p.m., Bar 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wine and beer. Try their patio seating The Casa is Contra Costa County’s oldest in good weather; also validated parking, continuously operating restaurant, celebrat- wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly. ing 81 years! That’s because of their prime rib, luscious fried chicken (served with Table 24 Neighborhood Comfort Food homemade biscuits), mashed potatoes, and 2 Theatre Square, #153 fresh fish such as calamari – classic home 254-0124 cooking. Longtime Orindans will recall the www.table24orinda.com giant neon cowboy who once spun his lasso Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; on the rooftop; inside are historical photos Fri. 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Sat. – Sun. brunch of rodeo dudes and cowgirls plus antique 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat. dinner 3 – 10:30 p.m.; firearms. If you’ve never been, stop by to Sun. dinner 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Happy Hour 3 sample the menu or the full bar at this lo- p.m. – 6 p.m. daily cal gem – a place out of time. Reservations For some neighborhood comfort food, recommended. this is the place. Family friendly, outdoor seating, a fire-pit and benches to enjoy Nation’s Giant Hamburgers and Great dinner or drinks from their full bar. The Pies food – burger selection including Matador 76 Moraga Way (chorizo, avocado, salsa verde), Cowboy 254-8888 (bacon, cheddar, onion rings) and Gobbler www.nationsrestaurants.com (turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato); open Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 6 a.m. – midnight; faced grilled eggplant sandwich; fish grilled Fri. and Sat. 6 a.m. – 1 a.m. with fresh veggies, just a few choices from Late at night and starving? Fast-food their wood burning oven. Littles Menu for joints have nothing on these big, juicy kids age 9 and under; Middles menu for burgers cooked just how you like ‘em – kids age 10-16. Validated parking, wheel- for me, medium-rare with melted cheese, chair accessible, dog friendly. fresh tomatoes, onions and lettuce. I call CAFES them drippingly delicious! They’ll do it [See Restaurant page 16] 16 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Restaurant Guide t Restaurant from page 15 87 Orinda Way Hours: Mon. – Fri. 4:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 253-9894 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun. 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Caffe Teatro Hours: Mon. – Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friendly baristas who remember your 26 Orinda Way (under the library) Sat. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; closed Sunday. name and order; outdoor seating. Coffee in 254-5871 Speedy drink service in the morning every shape and form, fine teas, seasonal Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; along with fresh pastries/bagels daily. This specials and tempting pastries. Specials Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; place is often crowded at lunch for a rea- change often. Free WiFi. Sun. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. son. The umbrellas outside offer a respite This inviting cafe features public art while enjoying delicious salads with your Village Inn Cafe sculpture just outside the door, so sipping espresso. It’s a nice place to eat alone or 204 Village Square that Illy coffee is even easier. It is just with a friend. Great soups (mushroom, Ital- 254-6080 below the Orinda Library and offers free ian vegetable); sandwich favorites include www.orindacoffeeshop.com WiFi. Fresh pastries from Artisan Bakers chicken curry on sunflower wheat, chicken Hours: Mon. – Fri. 5:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; in Sonoma, as well as generously sized pesto and brie, veggie; salads like Chinese Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sun. breakfast menu breakfast and lunch sandwiches (my fave chicken, spinach and taco keep people com- only 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. is tuna on marble rye), salads, snacks and ing back; try some gelato for dessert. Order This family friendly, no frills diner-style gelato; kid friendly. Try their Korean BBQ by phone at lunch for quick service. Good spot is just right for sitting down with or a thirst quenching Italian soda. bread selection for sandwiches. friends over fresh hot coffee, a country Geppetto’s Caffe SALLY HOGARTY breakfast with freshly squeezed orange Moises Salazar (L) and Ben Boynton make sure juice, or Belgian waffles. People come from all the food is delicious at the Village Inn Cafe. miles around for their corned beef hash, Peet’s Coffee and Tea always made from scratch. For lunch, sit at 63 Moraga Way the counter and enjoy a house ground burg- 258-9328 er, veggie burger, BLT, or grilled cheese www.peets.com sandwich. Or try a Cobb salad with bacon Hours: Mon. – Fri. 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and blue cheese or soup made from scratch. Sat. and Sun. 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Generous portions. Breakfast served until Peet’s not only offers a dizzying array of 11:25 a.m. Mon. - Sat. Local since 1986. coffee choices and expert baristas, but also an amazing variety of teas and good pastries CHINESE as well. My fave of 30 teas is the ethereal Szechwan Restaurant Chinese Cuisine Jasmine Downy Pearl. Pure Matcha Japa- 79 Orinda Way (Village Square) nese green tea latte is a local fave. Open 254-2020 access WiFi; extra roomy seating inside www.szechwanorinda.com with benches and tables outside. Hours: Tues - Sat. Lunch 11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.; Sun. 4 Starbucks p.m. – 9:45 p.m.; Closed Monday 2 Theatre Square, #106 Bright décor with a view of the golf 258-0476 course across the street, comfy booths. www.starbucks.com Recommended –Mongolian dishes, hot and Hours: Mon. – Sun. 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. sour soup, egg drop soup, all their sweet What could be more convenient than this and sour dishes – brown rice available. Eat location – you know what’s there. Coffee in or order in advance (see online menus) in every shape and form, fine teas, seasonal for takeout; return visits for lunch specials. specials and tempting pastries. Specials Orders customized on request - if you want change often. Free WiFi. it no MSG or like it spicy, tell them! Beer and wine. Starbucks One Camino Sobrante, #9 Yan’s Restaurant Mandarin and 253-0447 Szechuan Cuisine www.starbucks.com [See Chinese page 17] The Orinda News n September 2013 n 17 Restaurant Guide t Chinese from page 16 filled lunch menu. Many gluten free items (call 24 hrs. in advance to special order One Orinda Way, #1 cakes, pies, etc.); cinnamon rolls, biscuits 253-9852 and scones baked fresh daily. Indoor and http://yansrestaurant.com/wp outdoor seating, or have a picnic in the Hours: Sun.-Mon.-Wed.-Thurs. Lunch. park across the street. Free delivery to 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 Orindans with $30 minimum order; cater- p.m.; closed Tuesday; Fri. - Sat. Lunch ing available. 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Subway Sandwiches Formerly in Lafayette, this family owned 2 Theatre Square, #108 restaurant offers a 10 percent discount on 258-0470 takeout orders. Choose from an extensive Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat. menu including lunch specials, appetiz- 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ers, soups and Kung Pao prawns, lettuce This well-known chain is always good for wrapped chicken, Mongolian beef or lamb, a sandwich on the run. They carry soup as hot and spicy tofu, mu shu dishes, chow well. Sandwiches can be ordered in sizes meins, Hong Kong style pan fried noodles, – they come by the inch; and you pick the clay pots, sizzling platters, and egg foo bread. It’s all made on the spot. young. All are cooked without MSG, at the level of spiciness you prefer, and prepared SALLY HOGARTY HAWAIIAN Randy Trudeau (L) and Paul Palubicki enjoy lunch at colorful Village Pizza. dry wok at your request. Lava Pit Hawaiian Grill 2 Theatre Square, #142 DESSERTS vet, Fluff the Magic Banana, Blackberry 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Sunday 253-1338 Loard’s Ice Cream and Candy Magic, Vanilla Bean Malt, Key Lime Pie, Stop by and meet Carol and Michelle www.lavapit.com 230 Brookwood Road Sam’s Messy Chocolate. Frequent buyer who invite Lamorindans to sample their Hours: Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 7 days 254-3434 card. fresh homemade bakery items and choice- [See BBQ page 18] www.loards.com Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; DELICATESSENS Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Europa Hof Brau Deli & Pub This all-time Orinda favorite is the per- 64 Moraga Way fect place to stop before a game, after a 254-7202 movie, or anytime you are in the mood for www.europahofbrau.com a generous scoop. Choose waffle or sugar Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun cones or order an ice cream birthday cake. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. They now make their own real whipped A spacious cafeteria style family restau- cream, so add a dollop to your choice of rant with a play area, slide and video games ice cream. Sample the macapuno (young for the kids, flat screens for adults. This coconut) or ube (purple yam, taro root, popular spot is known for delicious corned coconut) ice cream. Or try one of the beef and cabbage, oven roasted turkey, and other 40+ flavors including old standbys burgers. You can also grab a stool or your like cookies & cream, peanut butter fudge favorite table to catch a game and have a or chocolate mint. Catering available. beer on tap. Small playground in the back.

Chillers Kasper’s Hot Dogs 21 Orinda Way, Suite G 2 Theatre Square, #103 254-3233 253-0766 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun. p.m.; closed Sunday. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Power up with a tasty, healthy smoothie If you or your kids want a hot dog, this (22 choices) – or maybe it’s time for some is the place. Try their extra spicy hot link ice cream, a milkshake (generous amount of or maybe a Kasper dog with cheese. Wash ice cream) or frozen yogurt (FroYo). Order it down with thirst quenching crushed ice to go or have a seat in a sunny spot, either lemonade. Kids usually like them simple way, your smoothie is made to order. Kids and plain, but you can contemplate the love the quick service and table and chairs nacho dog, the chili cheese dog or even – I sized just for them. Try the Italian ices: dare you - the double dog. mango, cherry, sour apple, lemon, straw- berry lemonade or blue raspberry flavors. Heaven Sent Bakery & Cafe (formerly Ample parking. Orinda Deli) 19 F Orinda Way Republic of Cake 254-1990 2 Theatre Square, #151 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat. Orinda, CA 94563 254-3900 877-435-CAKE (2253) http://republicofcake.com Hours: Mon. - Thur. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*; Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.*; Sun.11 a.m. - 5 p.m.* * Or until the display case is empty. Simply delicious! Uses the best local ingredients for down home goodness and low carbon footprint. Featuring a mouth- watering selection of basic and not-so-basic cupcakes including wheat free Black Vel- 18 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Restaurant Guide

a week Lots of Aloha, especially in the aroma of BBQ which floats out to meet you. Many votes for Katsu Moco but also fresh salads, pineapple slaw, and BBQ mixed grill plate. Yelpers like the BBQ chicken and chicken katsu. Both brown and white rice offered. Outdoor seating. They also deliver and cater; check online for promotions.

ITALIAN La Piazza 15 Moraga Way 253-9191 Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Good food combines with a friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere, often busy during dinner hours as it is across from the theater. Try their brick-oven pizzas, freshly made salads, pastas, soups (vegetable, cream of artichoke, squash), and the basket of fresh SALLY HOGARTY bread at your table. Sit at the bar and watch If you're looking for a sweet treat, Republic of Cake in Theatre Square can't be beat. them make your BBQ shrimp, spinach calzone, gnocchi, linguine a la vongole or fresh petrale sole. Chocolate ganache comfortable for everyone. Garlic chicken for dessert, a must try; kids love the pizza. pizza, vegetarian pizza, mini pizza for Beer and wine. lunch dripping in cheese, served with a salad. Menu includes steak sandwiches Piccolo Napoli and burgers (cooked on a grill), white bean 2 Theatre Square, #144 soup and more. Beer and wine; best news 253-1225 yet – they deliver. www.piccolo-napoli.com (check for spe- cials online) Zamboni’s Pizza Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; One Camino Sobrante, # 4 Fri. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 254-2800 Everything from traditional pepperoni Hours: Open Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9:30 pizza to gluten free vegetarian choices and p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 extensive make your own pizza options. a.m. – 9 p.m. Customer favorites include the gluten free Want pizza with fresh sauce made daily, meatball appetizer, prosciutto, pear and cheese without fillers or additives? This is gorgonzola pizza and salty caramel gelato. the place, also pizza by the slice. You can To go lunch special, cheese slice and soda eat in, take out, or they deliver. Yelpers $5; dine in special, cheese slice and salad say, “It is solid dependable pizza.” Beer $10; salads and appetizers on menu. Beer and wine. and wine. JAPANESE Village Pizza Hanazen Japanese Sushi 19 Orinda Way 87 Orinda Way 254-1200 254-3611 www.villagepizzaorinda.com (check for Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 p.m. – 9 online coupons) p.m.; Fri. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 Hours: Mon. – Thurs. Lunch 11 a.m. – – 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday A wonderfully intimate restaurant with – Saturday Lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; traditional dishes and a great sushi bar, 29 Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. Dinner 5 Yelpers say, “The freshest, best sushi in the p.m. – 9 p.m. East Bay.” Chef Kenji Horikawa prepares Family atmosphere in this casual spot, [See Japanese page 19] The Orinda News n September 2013 n 19 Restaurant Guide t Japanese from page 18 Fri. – Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Closed Sunday Under new management. Yelpers like every dish while his wife Coco (who holds the Orinda roll and the Joyce roll, ankimo a sake sommelier license) serves the guests. (monkfish liver), saba, and aji (Japanese What makes people rave? Killer spider mackerel). Bento lunch box specials for roll, spicy tuna roll, super fresh, unusual $7.50 or $8.50; a la carte sashimi; kids fish such as: ocean trout, toki sake, buri, menu. The owners are committed to serv- kelp mackerel. Also sake steamed clams, ing real crab meat to keep customers happy. butterfly uni, sea urchin nigiri, Japanese Order take out online. Beer, wine and sake. squid. Takeout available. Only 18 seats in the restaurant so reservations are a must. MEDITERRANEAN Fantastic sake selection. Petra Café 2 Theatre Square, #105 Niwa Restaurant 254-5290 One Camino Sobrante Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 254-1606 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Hours: Lunch Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 2:30 closed Sun. p.m.; Dinner Mon. – Thurs. 4:30 p.m. – Petra gets top marks from its online 9:30 p.m.; Fri. 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. fans and makes the most of its tiny interior SALLY HOGARTY open 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Sunday. and outside tables – a takeout favorite. Diners at Shelby's Restaurant in Theatre Square enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere. Nothing fancy, just some outstanding Regulars swear by the chicken or lamb sushi, more fish than rice. Here’s why: gyro with tzatziki sauce and warm fluffy rito, chicken enchiladas verdes, vegetarian tasty spicy tuna handroll with a great sauce, pita. Check out their grilled salmon on burrito, sinaoa (burrito or bowl) or mole complimentary crab and cucumber salad Greek salad. Vegetarian options such as sauce. Dine in or use their takeout menu. with sesame sauce at the bar, spider roll/ roasted vegetables, falafel, dolmas. Baklava Margaritas on the rocks or blended, beer flower roll (shrimp tempura with avocado, with ground pistachios on top. Greek beer and wine. E-club online specials. lots of crab, moist), scallop special, spicy. and wine, retsina. They usually have fresh toro, yellowtail or Maya Mexican Grill salmon belly at reasonable prices. Check MEXICAN 74 Moraga Way out the Specials board. Next to Starbucks; Barbacoa Mexican Comfort Food 258-9049 takeout available. Beer, wine and sake. 2 Theatre Square, #130 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 8 254-1183 p.m. Closed Sunday. Serika Restaurant www.barbacoaorinda.com Maya offers many traditional Mexican 2 Theatre Square, #118 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; dishes based on family recipes – busy at 254-7088 Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. lunchtime. People come back for: Burrito Hours: Lunch Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 2 Orinda’s first wood-fired Mexican Maya “the size of a football drenched in p.m.; Dinner Mon. – Sat. 5 - 9 p.m.; closed grill, opened by the owners of Table 24. the most amazing mole sauce with a side Sunday. The pasilla/chipotle chili salsa and chips of fresh pico de gallo… meaty, cheesy, If you want really fresh sushi in a charm- with Cojita cheese goes down well with chocolaty goodness,” crispy tacos (shrimp, ing, relaxing spot tucked away from the a habanero Margarita or (nonalcoholic) chicken), fish tacos, tacos Maya (grilled street, this is your place. Real crab served; homemade horchata. Yelpers recommend steak). Smoking good hot sauce. Takeout well prepared, as is tomago, caterpillar the sopa de lima, gluten free menu options; available, as is beer and wine. Cash only. rolls, and unagi sushi. Yelpers like the miso, customers like the steak, chicken or shrimp [See mid-eastern page 20] aegedashi tofu, tempura, veggie sushi rolls, fajitas. Full bar with great seating to watch bento boxes. The chef provides information one of three flat screens. Indoor and out- about the freshest fish, and the subdued door seating with heaters for cool nights; atmosphere will melt away the day’s stress. dog friendly. Validated and valet parking. Children are always welcome and you will find plenty of kid-friendly food. Beer, wine La Cocina Mexicana and sake, with Kirin on tap. 23 Orinda Way 258-9987 Sushi Island (formerly Yu Sushi) www.lacocinaorinda.com 19 Moraga Way Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; 253-8399 Sun. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. www.sushiislandorinda.com Bring on the chips! This family-friendly Hours: Lunch Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 3 restaurant has a large menu and a special p.m.; Lunch Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner kids menu. Customers return for taco salad Mon. – Thurs. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Dinner with grilled chicken. Try their chicken bur- 20 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Restaurant Guide

t mid-eastern from page 19 Best Bites in Diablo Magazine. tea and hot ginger tea. Coconut ice cream or fried banana with ice cream for dessert. MIDDLE EASTERN THAI For a group booking, you can order ahead Turquoise Mediterranean Grill Baan Thai using their online menu. Takeout popular 70 Moraga Way 99 Orinda Way and available, as is wine and beer. 253-2004 253-0989 www.turqgrill.com (check online for www.baanthaiorinda.com Siam Orchid coupons) Hours: Open 7 days: Lunch – 11:30 a.m. 23 Orinda Way No. F Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun. – 3 p.m.; Dinner Sun. – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:30 253-1975 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. p.m.; Fri. and Sat. open until 10 p.m. www.siamorchidorinda.com This Middle Eastern restaurant special- Tucked away across from the Orinda Hours: Lunch Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 2 izes in homemade Turquoise burgers, golf course. Gracious surroundings and p.m.; Open for Dinner Daily 4:30 – 9 p.m. falafel sandwiches and chocolate baklava. service, great for a date. Unique Thai A white tablecloth experience with a Return visits for: grilled chicken sandwich brown rice – try it! Return visits for: papaya roomy full bar and good cocktails – try with hummus, Greek salad, grilled kebob salad, avocado prawns, Thai crunch salad, their mojito. Return visits for: shrimp sandwich; many vegetarian items. Kids pumpkin and panang curry, tofu spring spring rolls, crab puffs, crispy calamari, menu for $4.99. Popular for takeout, order rolls with peanut sauce. Lunch specials beet salad and tamarind shrimp. The pump- by phone; near BART. Voted one of 101 like Bangkok noodles, red snapper curry kin curry and special ginger salad remain and Tom Yum. Extensive vegetarian menu popular dishes. Lunch served with egg roll, and kids menu. Tell your waitress the level ginger salad and steamed rice. Takeout of hotness you prefer. Love the Thai iced available.

t Miramonte from page 5 their iPads. Further, the school has five PC the instruction so the studies in each class labs which each hold one full class of about are woven into and support the other class. 30 students, and offers three mobile labs Thus, the 60 juniors will all have the same in the form of laptops that can be wheeled English and history teacher. Also 60 se- to a classroom to provide a class set for a niors will have iPads for their English IV teacher’s room. AP classes. The school is continuing to implement Additionally, available in the library are professional learning communities as part three class sets for a total of 90 iPads for of a district program to give teachers week- teachers of any discipline to check out and ly meeting time to coordinate with other use. The library as well offers 20 more disciplines to improve student learning. for individuals to sign out. For people not The emphasis is on what students should familiar with what an iPad does, it is simply learn and what level of learning they should a larger version of the iPhone, but one can achieve. The teachers in these groups access newspaper or magazine articles, study “best practices” and performance read books, use the camera, make movies data, and develop “common assessments.” or audio recordings, read the on-line school Clark says, “Teachers share and support newspaper, word process or visit the world each other, and together discover what our wide web. students need to be successful.” About half the teachers on the faculty Clark explains that these programs and have school issued iPads. Those teachers others, such as a “very popular” Sports using the devices also have their classrooms Medicine class taught by a full time athletic wired with Apple TV which means any- trainer are “all possible because of our Par- thing used on the iPads can be projected to ents’ Club, the Educational Foundation of the classroom TV or movie screens from Orinda and our Athletic Boosters.”

Amrita Newton to Attend Interlochen Arts Academy A three-time winner of Lamorinda Idol, Amrita Newton will spend her se- nior year at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy. The daughter of Petra Michel, Newton attended Miramonte High School through her junior year. Located in Michigan, the fine arts boarding high school immerses students in their chosen discipline. Newton will concentrate on theater. Founded in 1962, Interlochen provides year-round training NERIS NEWTON Amrita Newton. in the arts coupled with comprehensive college-preparatory academics. The Orinda News n September 2013 n 21 Local Family Local Family Bridges Cultures and Water in Rwanda

By MAGGIE SHARPE turn over one. Although they laughed and Staff Writer teased me for it, they appreciated the effort all the same.” n areas of rural Rwanda, a swollen river She says they woke up each day at 5:30 Ican become a barrier to markets, health- a.m. and worked until 9 p.m. at night. “I’ve care and education. More than 10 people never slept better,” says Naya. She also lost their lives in the last few years trying to enjoyed sampling local delicacies such as swim across the Muregeya River in western sorghum, banana beer and banana juice. Rwanda during the rainy months, according “Everyone was very friendly and enjoyed to Andrew Seelaus, program manager for teaching us words in Kinyarwanda, which Bridges to Prosperity. is the local language,” says Naya. “Bridges to Prosperity builds small Mirek Olmer says he and his wife pedestrian bridges in rural third-world Ksenija – who have four daughters – have communities in Africa, Asia and South been involved in charitable work for many America,” says Orinda resident and Bridg- years. “We travel two or three times a year, es’ board member Mirek Olmer. and we always make it part of our itinerary Olmer went to Rwanda in July with his to visit local orphanages,” says Olmer.

20-year-old daughter Naya to help build a This summer, Olmer and Naya took COURTESY OF MIREK OLMER new bridge over the Muregeya River near along three duffel bags full of books, shoes, Orinda resident Mirek Olmer (back row center) and his daughter Naya (back row left) distribute tooth- Lake Kivu. The old bridge consisted of just clothing, toys and toothbrushes that they brushes to children at a local orphanage during their trip to Rwanda in July. five logs that would become submerged gave to children at a local orphanage near in up to 20 feet of water during the rainy the convent where they were staying. season, making the river impassable. “The children were very happy about “The newly erected suspension bridge the toothbrushes, especially since they got has a 170-foot span and is three feet wide,” to pick their color,” says Naya, who is a says Olmer, an engineer with 40 years of senior at UC Berkeley. “We had a lot of experience in designing and constructing smiles, hand-holding, skipping and playing bridges. together. It was a wonderful experience.” An international company called Arup Naya says going to a foreign country so donated the design of the Muregeya River unlike her own was not easy. The area has Bridge. Eight engineers from the com- no electricity or running water, although pany’s London office gave their vacation there were toilets and showers at the con- time to travel to Rwanda this summer vent. “It was very difficult at times, but you and oversee the construction, which was know the difficulty is absolutely worth it,” coordinated through Rwanda’s Ministry she says. of Infrastructure. She says before the new bridge was “When we arrived at the site on July 21, built, a sick person could not get to the the foundation had already been completed hospital during the rainy season because by Bridges to Prosperity,” says Olmer. “In they couldn’t get across the river. “A sick 12 days, we erected the towers, cables and person could not be treated. A child could the bridge deck. We opened the bridge on not go to school. A farmer could not sell his August 1.” goods in the market. In 12 days, we changed Olmer says that about 25 local men and all that,” she says. “To think it’s possible to women, who were paid $2.50 per day, have such an awesome effect on an entire helped with the construction. community is simply amazing.” “We had a small generator and a few bat- It is estimated that 10,000 local residents tery tools, such as a saw to cut the planks for in this primarily farming community will the deck, otherwise everything was human use the new bridge. “The local community muscle,” says Olmer. was incredibly supportive of our project,” Naya Olmer found working with her says Naya, who hopes to earn a master’s de- hands an amazing feeling. “You see the gree in geotechnical engineering and work fruit of your labor immediately,” says Naya. on mitigating climate change. “Besides the “In two weeks, we built a bridge – and it amazing feeling of helping a community in stood up!” such a profound way, the work was fun. I She says the local people are “unbeliev- hope I can work on Bridges to Prosperity ably strong, agile and capable. Here I am, projects in the future.” a scrawny, 20-year-old girl from Orinda, For more information, visit www.bridges- and I’m in the middle mixing cement toprosperity.org. To contribute, click on with a shovel,” she says. “For every four “What can you do” and “Donate.” Dona- shovelfuls the locals turned over, I could tions are tax-deductible. 22 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Local Organization / Scouts

Orinda Takes Part in Scouts Busy With Projects This Summer Coastal Cleanup Day By SALLY HOGARTY 2013 Editor

oin Friends of Orinda Creeks in the wo young men recently became Eagle Jannual beach and inland watershed TScouts with Moraga Troop 249, which cleanup right here in Orinda. is under the leadership of Scoutmaster Trash accumulates along San Pablo Wes Hilton. The Church of Jesus Christ of Creek in downtown Orinda and flows Latter-day Saints sponsors the troop. downstream all the way to San Pablo Calvin Larson’s interest in art gave him Reservoir and beyond to San Francisco the idea for his Eagle Scout project. An Bay. Help take care of our fragile marine independent high school student, Larson environment by volunteering your time. studied art at the California College of the Join Friends of Orinda Creeks on Arts this summer. When a teacher at United Saturday, September 21, at 9 a.m., in the Methodist Preschool mentioned to him that parking lot next to Vintage House (25 the school didn’t really have an appropri- Orinda Way). Bring sunscreen, gloves ate place for the young students to develop (if you have them) and wear long pants their creativity, he had his project. and sturdy shoes. All other equipment Using reclaimed redwood, he built a will be provided. “make-it-center” for the preschool, which For further information, contact Jim is located in Alamo. The sturdy 8’ table Luini 254-6208. was made for the outside environment of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the school. “It is a place for the children to Erik Cruz (L) and Calvin Larson are the latest Eagle Scouts for Moraga Troop 249. create using a variety of materials such as paint, glue, and wood,” he says. The table Moraga’s Troop 249, I could not decide in college or in the workforce. I am thank- has a sturdy 4” top with storage shelves which community to donate a project to. ful to some of my best friends and church t Tech from page 14 underneath for keeping materials easily I eventually was referred to Children’s leaders who helped on my project,” the city. When asked if she would attend meet- available and easily stored. Hospital in Oakland, a place where my Miramonte graduate adds. Installed at ups at the Orinda Community Center for Erik Cruz wanted to ease the suffering project would go to good use and not be Children’s Hospital and Research Center young game designers, she said, “I would of patients at Oakland’s Children’s Hos- vandalized,” Cruz explains. Oakland (specifically in the building closest go, and I think other kids would too.” iD pital by building two wall mazes. “Due to With the help of friends and family, he to parking garage), the project entertains has partnered with Arbor Day Foundation my transfer from Oakland’s Troop 341 to completed the work in just a few days. both patients and visiting children, provid- to plant one tree for every camper; over “Leading workers through the project ing a sense of relief for those undergoing 40,000 trees have been planted. For more taught me self discipline and leadership treatment. Cruz will attend Brigham Young information about iD Tech Camps, visit skills that I will be able to put to use once University in Provo, UT this fall. www.internalDrive.com. ZimbabWE CARE Family Festival If you have a heart to share, please 27th Annual Festival of Trees join us for ZimbabWE CARE Family Festival benefiting JF Kapnek Pediatric he Orinda Woman’s Club Festival of AIDS fund Zimbabwe. TTrees Benefit Luncheon and Fash- On Saturday, September 28, 12-3 ion Show will take place November 21 p.m. at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian at the San Ramon Marriot Hotel, 2600 Church (49 Knox Drive, Lafayette), Bishop Drive, San Ramon. Helen Lyall’s Bay Area kids will get a taste of Af- clothes will be featured with Dan Ash- rica! Bring your entire family to play, ley, the co-anchor of Channel 7 News, learn and experience authentic African acting as Master of Ceremonies. There culture. Learn an African dance! Taste will be a raffle of wreaths, trees, and Zimbabwean food! We’ll have some- bountiful gift baskets as well as a raffle thing for everyone: African music, for a trip to either Kauai or Puerto Val- games, crafts, cuisine, face painting, and larta. Reservations are $85 per person. a few surprises. Please make your reservation as soon as Kids helping Kids….We’ll be build- possible as this event often sells out. For ing toys to send to The JF Kapnek Pre- more information, call 925 254-4900 or SALLY HOGARTY schools in Zimbabwe, serving orphans visit the website at www.orindawoman- Local Realtor Patti Camras was one of the mod- and children affected by AIDS. We will sclub.org. els in last year’s fashion show. also be collecting used preschool toys for The Kapnek Preschools. We hope to see you and your family at this little festival with a huge heart! Free entry. Food available to purchase. The Orinda News n September 2013 n 23 Calendar On The Calendar OrSVP Brings Poe to the Stage September 3 Story Hour for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers, every Tuesday, Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 10 to 11 a.m. Call 254-7606. 4 Contra Costa Children’s Chorus, for boys and girls 6 to 16 years, holds free placement interviews for the upcoming school year, 4 to 6 p.m. The choir rehearses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Contact front- [email protected] or 945-7101, ext. 1. 5 WomenSing holds auditions for the all-women ensemble, by appointment only for ex- perienced singers. Rehearsals begin September 4. All voice parts welcome, scholarships available. Contact [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 925-974-9169. 6 Orinda Starlight Village Players presents Malcolm Cowler’s Escape to Bedlam, an adap- tation of three Edgar Allan Poe tales, through September 28, Orinda Community Park, 28

Orinda Way. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m., Sunday, September 22 at 4 p.m. David Dierks and Thursday, September 26 at 8 p.m. (No performance on Sept. 20.) Call 528-9225 or visit (L-R) Malcolm Cowler, Mark Berry, Babette Bilger, and David Weiner (in back) in OrSVP’s Mouse Trap. www.orsvp.org. 7 Orinda Books hosts Sisters-in-Crime Rhys Bowen and Susan Shea who will discuss and By DAVID DIERKS Cowler is a big fan of horror stories and sign copies of their latest mysteries, Heirs & Graces (Bowen) and The King’s Jar (Shea), Assistant Editor movies. He noticed there was a lack of 276 Village Square, 1 p.m. Call 254-7606. horror plays and decided that adapting Poe 8 Lamorinda Idol 2013 Finals features 40 solo and group finalists from grades K-12, Orinda he Orinda Starlight Village Players to the stage would help rectify that. “This Theatre, 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. with awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Visit www.OrindaArtsCouncil. T(OrSVP) will finish out their 30th sea- production is not for the faint-hearted,” said org. son with a production of Malcolm Cowler’s Cowler. As well as writing the adaptation, 9 Girl Scouts of Orinda/Moraga is holding an information night, 7 p.m., Moraga Valley Escape to Bedlam starting on September 6. Cowler will be directing and acting in the Presbyterian Church, 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga. Parents of incoming kindergarten OrSVP attendees will remember Cowler as production. The cast also includes familiar and first grade girls encouraged to attend. www.orindamoragagirlscouts.org. a frequent actor gracing the OrSVP stage as OrSVP faces John Chapin, Jim Fritz, Jill 12 Sixth Annual Orinda Night Out, a chance to meet with neighbors for a potluck, pool well as directing last year’s popular produc- Gelster, Kelly Hanson, Ken Sollazzo, Claire party or ice-cream social. Schedule a visit with City Council members, police officers or tion of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Stevenson, and newcomer to the OrSVP fire department personnel by contacting [email protected] or 510-910-0311. Were None. Escape to Bedlam is Cowler’s stage Isabella Hermelin. 17 The World Affairs Book Group will read and discuss Breakout Nation: In Pursuit of the adaptation of three Edgar Allan Poe stories Performances are at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Next Economic Miracle by Ruchir Sharma, Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 3 p.m. The woven together into a cohesive story. Saturday nights from September 6 through group meets monthly; new members welcome. The story follows Poe (played by OrSVP September 28. There will be one Sunday 20 Dancing with the Cars kicks off the Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend with a Roaring newcomer Ian Williams) and his friend performance on September 21 at 4 p.m. and 20s Bootleggers Bash theme, featuring car exhibit, dinner, music and live auction, Library James Moss (longtime OrSVP player Al one Thursday performance on September Plaza, 26 Orinda Way, 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 or purchase VIP table. Casual attire. Visit Guaraglia) as they visit an asylum in Eng- 26 at 8 p.m. There will be no performance www.OrindaCarShow.com. land. Poe is there to gather ideas for his on Friday, September 20. 21 Orinda Classic Car Show benefits Orinda Association’s Seniors Around Town transporta- tales of mystery and imagination but finds For more information, visit www.orsvp. tion program and other charities, Orinda Motors, 63 Orinda Way, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit more than he expected. org or call 925-528-9225. www.OrindaCarShow.com. Orinda Books hosts C.W. Gortner who will discuss and sign copies of The Queen’s Vow: Mason-McDuffie office, 51 Moraga Way, Orinda, www.moragaadobe.org. A Novel of Isabella of Castile (just out in paperback), 276 Village Square, 1 p.m. Call 254- Friends of the Orinda Creeks. Fourth Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., May Room, Orinda Library, 7606. 253-1997. 22 Speed on the Screen presents both versions of the classic car chase movie, Gone in 60 Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition. Third Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Orinda City Hall Seconds, Orinda Theatre, 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $10. Visit www.OrindaCarShow. Sarge Littlehale Room. Call 687-8844, ext. 227. com. Lamorinda Sirs for Retired Men. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Cul- Orinda Books hosts Monica Wesolowska who will discuss and sign copies of her memoir, tural Center, 1700 School St., Moraga. Luncheon speakers plus golf, tennis, bocce, bridge Holding Silvan: A Brief Life, 276 Village Square, 1 p.m. Call 254-7606. and astronomy. Call Pete Giers, 254-4667. 24 Orinda Chamber of Commerce Dine Around Town restaurant tour features fine food and Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. Every Friday, 7 a.m., Celia’s Mexican, 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd., performances by Lamorinda Idol 2013 winners and finalists at Orinda Theatre Square, 6 to Lafayette, 254-0440, ext. 463. 8 p.m. Visit www.orindachamber.org. Lamorinda Toastmasters. Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 25 California Shakespeare Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale through Lafayette, www.lamorinda.freetoasthost.net. October 20, various times, Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theatre Way, Montelindo Garden Club. Third Friday, 9 a.m., September through May, St. Stephen’s Church, Orinda. Call 510-548-9666 or visit www.calshakes.org. 66 St. Stephen’s Drive. Speaker Kristin Yanker-Hansen, a garden designer, will talk on 28 Orinda Books hosts Sisters-in-Crime Diana Chambers and Simon Wood who will discuss Autumn is the Second Spring. Visit www.montelindogarden.com. and sign copies of their latest mysteries, Stinger (Chambers) and No Show (Wood) 276 Vil- Orinda Association. Second Monday, 7:15 p.m., Orinda Library, May Room, 254-0800. lage Square, 1 p.m. Call 254-7606. Orinda Garden Club. Fourth Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, September through May, Orinda Coun- 29 Third Annual Orinda Jazz Festival features jazz workshops, concerts and headliner Ja- try Club, 315 Camino Sobrante. Speaker will be Kristin Yanker-Hansen, a garden designer. son Marsalis, Orinda Library and Courtyard, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food, wine, with proceeds Visit www.orindagardenclub.org. benefitting local schools’ arts and music programs. Orinda Hiking Club. Every weekend and first Wednesday. Visit www.orindahiking.org or call Ian at 254-1465. AT THE LIBRARY Orinda Historical Society and Museum. Third Wednesday, 3p.m., Historical Society Museum, All events are free unless otherwise specified. Note that the library will be closed on Sept. 1 26 Orinda Way, 254-1353. and 2 for the Labor Day holiday. For more information, call 254-2184 or visit www.ccclib.org/ Orinda Job’s Daughters. First and third Monday, 7 p.m., 9 Altarinda Road, 283-7176. locations/Orinda.html. Orinda Juniors Women’s Club community service group. First Tuesday, September through 5 Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Orinda Library, Book Shop and Sorting Area, 10 June, 7 p.m. Contact Thama Brentano at [email protected] or www.orindajuniors.org. a.m. to 1 p.m. Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette AAUW. Third Wednesday, 9 a.m., Trinity Serbian Church Cultural ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation Circle, practice your English con- Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga. Attorney Juan Ortiz will speak on current laws affect- versation skills in an informal group setting, Tutoring Room, 1 to 2:30 p.m. No registration ing immigrants. www.aauwoml.org. required. Also September 12, 19 and 26. Orinda Rotary. Every Wednesday, noon, Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, 254-2222. 8 Computer Tutoring in basics such as email, word processing and social networking, 1 to Orinda/Tábor (Czech Republic) Sister City Foundation. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. social, 7:30 3 p.m. Call or visit the library to schedule one-hour session. Also September 15, 22 and 29. p.m. meeting, call 254-8260 for location. 9 Lamorinda Kids Read, yellow roses play an important part in Al Capone Shines my Shoes. Orinda Teen Advisory Council. Second Wednesday, 4 p.m., Community Center, 28 Orinda Make a yellow rose at the library craft table through September 13. Way. Email [email protected]. 10 Toddler Lapsit, stories, songs and fingerplays for infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers, Orinda Woman’s Club. Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, call Jean Barnhart, 254-3881. Gallery Room, 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Drop-ins welcome, but attendance limited to once per week. Also September 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. CITY/FIRE/SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULE Peek-A-Book Time, songs, stories, rhythms and rhymes for infants to 16 months old and Acalanes Union High School District. First and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., district office, 1212 their caregivers, Gallery Room, 11:30 a.m. Also September 17 and 24. Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette. City Council. First and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityoforinda.org. 14 Saturday Morning Live features story time for children 0-5 years, Picture Book Area, 11 Historic Landmarks Committee. Fourth Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m., Library Garden Room. Call to 11:30 a.m. Also September 21 and 26. 925-788-7323. 20 Mystery Book Club members read and discuss Wanting Sheila Dead by Jane Haddam, Moraga-Orinda Fire District. First and third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.. Visit 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Adult program. www.mofd.org/board/meetings meeting location will be posted on the agenda. 26 Talespinners of Contra Costa, tell a story or just come to listen, featuring a special story- Orinda Union School District Board of Trustees. Second Monday, 6 p.m., OUSD teller, Gallery Room, 7 to 9 p.m. Adult program. Conference Room, 25 Orinda Way—Suite 200, Orinda, CA 94563. For the latest listing of dates, please check the website at www.orindaschools.org. CLUB MEETINGS Planning Commission. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityo- Diablo Star Chapter #214, Order of the Eastern Star. Second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Orinda Masonic forinda.org. Center. Call Karen Seaborn, 689-0995. Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe. Third Monday, 7:30 p.m., Better Homes and Garden Send calendar items to Maggie Sharpe at [email protected] 24 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Classified t Jazz from page 1 recording of 4 + Four and A Love Supreme- The Legacy of John Coltrane. Mads is up – one in the courtyard adjacent to the currently the first violinist with the Turtle library auditorium and the other inside the Island Quartet and the band leader of the auditorium itself, to accommodate the first Mads Tolling Quartet. rate performers and attendees. Vocalist Rhonda Benin has a broad base Organizers Carol Alban and Beau Behan of eclectic experience having worked as a are rolling out the carpet for an eclectic and session musician and background vocals resonate group of all-star, highly sought on more than 100 albums. She works in- after performers. These notables include: ternationally singing soul, blues and jazz, New Orleans drummer/vibraphone instru- including recording and touring to over 30 mentalist Jason Marsalis; Brazilian jazz countries with the Linda Tillery Cultural vocalist Claudia Villela; Grammy Award- Heritage Choir. Benin credits her great winning violinist Mads Tolling; eclectic depth of musical experience to the Grammy drummer Rene Escovedo; jazz vocalist Nominated Linda Tillery Cultural Heritage Rhonda Burnett Benin; the Brian Kinler Choir. As a founding member of the choir, Band; upright bass player Aaron Germain; Benin says the experience grounded her drummer Russell Hands; trumpet and piano in the essential roots of African-American stylist Bob Athayde; and vocalist/flutist music, beginning with pure African music, Carol Alban as well as an aspiring local field shouts, spirituals, country blues and youth jazz group called Dominant 7. even Caribbean traditions. began by playing upright and electric bass OrindaJazzFestival.org) for each of the Marsalis, recently named by National Carol Alban has been featured with in bands ranging from jazz, blues, funk, three shows. The first show, the Lamorinda Public Radio (NPR) as a rising star, is a the Bay Area Chamber Symphony and reggae and even Sengalese mbalax. Once Community Music Event (including local highly regarded American jazz drummer has performed as a soloist at such no- again, he will perform as a backup bass youth groups), is $5 for adults and children. and member of the famous New Orleans table venues as the Berkeley Piano Club, player for the performers in this festival. The second show, Mads Tolling, Carol Marsalis family. Jason carries on the vitality Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Freight and Salvage, the Dominant 7 is a youth Jazz group made Alban and a guest appearance by Jason of the Marsalis family through his inclina- Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Carnegie up of young performers who have been stu- Marsalis, is $12 for adults and $7 for chil- tion towards jazz interpretations of music. Hall, Lincoln Center, CBGBs, and the Blue dents at several local area schools including dren, students and seniors. The third show: He plays vibes (vibraphone) and drums. Note in New York. An active teacher and Stanley Middle School, Acalanes High The Brian Kinler Band, Claudia Villela and Brazilian vocal artist and pianist Claudia performer in the San Francisco Bay Area, School, Las Lomas High School. Rhonda Burnett Benin and Jason Marsalis Villela’s haunting improvisations and her she is also the principal flutist with the Bay Beginning at 11 a.m. on September 28, will be $20 for general admission. There surprising five-octave range have earned Area Chamber Symphony. free community workshops will be open is a package deal for the first two shows at her a consistent following at such venues as Growing up in a landscape of fusion to all those interested in sharing the ex- $15 for adults and $10 for children, seniors the Monterey Jazz Festival, San Francisco and jazz, René Escovedo’s passion was perience of meeting and conversing with and students. For additional information, Jazz Festival, Jazz at Filoli, Yoshi’s Nites- to play drums. His current project is René these highly regarded performers. Tickets email [email protected] or call 925- pot, Kimball’s and other clubs and festival Escovedo & the FUSE, a group based on may be purchased on the website (www. 255-5164. dates in the San Francisco Bay Area and Funky Jazz, Latin Jazz and Progressive across the country. Jazz Fusion. Rene will perform as a backup t Tour from page 1 Danish-American violinist and composer drummer for other performers during the buds,” said Kattenburg, “not to mention a Mads Tolling is a Grammy Award winning festival. Registration is in Theatre Square from nice glass of wine to go with it.” Each of performer for his “Best Classical Crossover Lafayette Stanley Middle School music 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a cable car the tour’s restaurants provides a small por- album” as part of the Turtle Island Quartet’s director and Orinda resident Bob Athayde tour of the restaurants from 6:30-8:00 p.m. tion of a dish that best represents their fare. is well known for his exemplary work in and concluding with dessert and coffee at Kattenburg explained that this year’s expanding the size, scope and perception Theatre Square. tour features a San Francisco Trolley that of school music programs both within According to Kattenburg, restaurants will take dining patrons to and from Theatre the district and throughout the greater participating in the tour offer a variety of Square to Library Plaza, where they will ...classified ads Lamorinda community. Athayde has long cooking styles and include Shelbys, LaPi- enjoy wine, appetizers and music. been considered a visionary supporter of azza, Village Pizza, Yans, Siam Orchid, “This year we are going to have the Lam- Computer Services youth music groups (such as Dominant 7). Babacoa, Table 24 and Loard’s Ice Cream. orinda Idol winners not only singing on the Athayde backed Jason Marsalis on piano She is also excited about this year’s new Trolley but performing in Library Plaza,” Macintosh technical services for busy profession- als. Apple certified with OSX. Specialist in desktop at the Sitka Alaska Jazz Festival two years participant, Piccolo Napoli, which opened she said, adding enthusiastically, “Weather publishing, database & Internet solutions. Get the ago; he has been asked to accompany him its doors in Theatre Square this summer. permitting, we plan on having another great help you need today. 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Business Buzz Putting a Personal Face on Local Business Valerie Hotz

To send items for consideration, email “Sometimes people do not understand it is Hotz at [email protected]. just Kenji and myself serving them, so the dining experience here is leisurely.” Hanazen Japanese Restaurant for Sushi A handy illustrated guide explaining the and Sake proper way to eat sushi is placed on each Strolling along the block of Orinda Way table. “Many people do not know that gin- between Camino Sobrante and Camino ger is a palate cleanser. It is not proper to Pablo, one can savor the atmosphere remi- place ginger on top of sashimi or sushi. It niscent of old Carmel. It is a quiet part of is only eaten separate from sushi to cleanse town filled with friendly merchants. At the palate. In fact, it is a great insult to the 87 Orinda Way, adjacent to Geppetto’s, chef to eat ginger at the same time one

Hanazen Japanese Restaurant is situated consumes sushi,” explains Coco. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO slightly set back from the sidewalk. This Kenji trained as a chef in Osaka and Members and instructors at Lamorinda Martial Arts Studio have won top honors across the country. Top tiny establishment seats only 18 so mak- brings 30 years of experience to diners at Row (L-R) Jason Alvelias, James Howe, Chris Uy, John Drath (owner), Chris Crabtree, TJ Curry (2012 Olympic alternate), and Rob Bradford. Lower row (L-R) Kim Cruz, Sandesh Gurung, Gerardo Pawcheco, ing reservations well in advance is always Hanazen. Coco is a licensed sake somme- and J. Bhatnigar. necessary. lier, offering 28 different kinds of sake. In Owned and operated by chef Kenji and addition, three kinds of shochu, a distilled erating Hanazen six days a week does not students could not join Oakwood, I knew his wife, Coco, diners experience authentic liquor also called Japanese vodka or whis- leave much spare time for the couple. “We the time was ripe to open my own business,” Japanese sushi in a very cozy atmosphere key, is featured on the menu. Daily specials spend Sundays simply relaxing or perhaps shares Drath. punctuated by highly personalized service. are posted on the chalkboard behind the shopping,” smiles Coco. A believer in the role of martial arts in “We have only one chef - Kenji – so dining sushi bar. Plan well ahead and call 254-3611 to training the mind, body and spirit to be here is very pleasant and relaxed. Kenji Coco and Kenji are both originally from place your reservation. Be sure to allow strong and remain that way, Drath has been prepares only what each customer orders, Japan and met here in the Bay Area. Op- plenty of time to savor and enjoy the Hana- a competitor for the past 16 years. He won when the customer orders it. He does not zen dining experience. the California State championship title, prepare ahead because it is important to us several regional championships, as well to serve fresh sushi and sashimi for each Lamorinda Martial Arts Studio as the U. S. national championships and is customer,” explains Coco. This is strictly Orinda native John Drath established currently training for next year’s nationals. sushi. You will find no beef and no noodle Lamorinda Martial Arts Studio (LMAS) “It is a huge confidence builder in general at Hanazen. at One Orinda Way – adjacent to Yan’s to practice martial arts, which serves to Open from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Monday Restaurant - in 2002 after developing a strengthen your body, keeping one healthy through Thursday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. on fine reputation while teaching martial arts and strong,” he points out. Friday and 5:30 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, stools at Oakwood Athletic Club for several years. All instructors are experts in Tae Kwan are situated at the sushi bar and three tables “The program there became so overwhelm- Do, the primary martial art taught at LMAS. complete the dining room arrangement. ingly popular that people began lining up It became a full Olympic sport in the year “We absolutely require reservations in ad- VALERIE HOTZ at 5:30 a.m. to get admitted into the 6 a.m. 2000. “I recruited an all star crew of instruc- Hanazen Japanese Restaurant includes 28 dif- vance because we are so small,” says Coco. ferent kinds of sake. class. When I realized that many would-be [See Buzz page 27] The Orinda News n September 2013 n 27 Business Buzz t Buzz from page 26 t Shakes from page 3 The plot A Winter’s Tale centers on the choices made by King Leontes of Sicily tors with records that beat mine, among LaBelle’s coach. Other venues her work has who becomes obsessed with the thought them two of the best competitors in the been seen at include NYSF Shakespeare in that his Queen has become pregnant world that currently teach here,” says Drath. the Park, BAM, Second Stage, The Public from an affair with his long time friend Appealing to students of all ages, young- Theater, The O’Neill, Lincoln Center Polixenes, King of Bohemia. The baby is sters as young as four years of age receive Institute and Nuyorican Poetry Cafe. She sent into exile, and her Mother appears to coaching here. One student achieved black attended the Yale School of Drama. die of heartbreak. The child is raised as a belt status while in his fifties and yet an- Patricia and her sister Paloma are co- shepherd’s daughter, and like many other other student has taken up the sport in his founders of Angela’s Pulse, which “creates Shakespearean plays, a case of mistaken sixties. “Learning self-defense movements collaborative performance work rooted in identity must be solved. and becoming proficient is empowering as building community and telling undertold For information or to charge tickets by well as fun,” adds Drath. stories.” Paloma has toured as a company phone with VISA, MasterCard or AmEx, A wide-range of class offerings include member of Urban Bush Women, perform- call the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510-548- all-level classes for children ages four to ing throughout the U.S., Europe and Sen- 9666 or email at [email protected]. seven and another all-level class for eight egal and a State Department tour to South Additional information and online ticketing to twelve year-olds. Adult beginner classes America. are available at calshakes.org. are scheduled Monday evenings from 6:10 to 7:10 p.m. A complete schedule of classes VALERIE HOTZ may be viewed on the LMAS website at Tina Fletcher of Morgan Stanley. A graduate of the University of Califor- ing classes at community college. Gabriel www.tkdlmas.com. nia at Berkeley, Tina is married to artist loves the air and is in pilot training. He is Committed to the concept of giving back ing life circumstances often mitigate ongo- Robert Hernandez, who specializes in col- very active in the Civil Air Patrol,” explains LMAS hosts fundraisers for important ing fine tuning of financial plans. Utilizing lage. His studio is located in West Oakland. Fletcher. Ten year-old Michael enters the causes. “Students raised over $12,000 for outside money managers for a portion of Hernandez also owns and manages a local 5th grade at Glorietta this month and is a the Japan relief fund after the disaster there the equity investments allows me time to house painting business. Webelo in the Boy Scouts. in 2011 as well as another fundraiser for St. monitor not just the money managers but The couple has resided in Orinda since Gardening, hiking and cooking consume Jude’s Hospital.” also changes in the market and the economy 1986. Their three sons attended Orinda Fletcher’s free time, as well as volunteering For more information about LMAS, call that could affect their investment strategy.” schools. “Cameron loves the water and in the local public schools. She has been 925-639-4096 or email Drath at lmastkd@ Fletcher enjoys working with clients to earned a bachelor’s degree in underwater heavily involved in the Boy Scouts for yahoo.com. help them achieve their life dreams. “Some- archeology. He is now enrolled in firefight- nearly 20 years. times people get afraid when markets go up For more information, visit the website Tina Fletcher at Morgan Stanley’s and down. I am very disciplined and assist at www.morganstanleyfa.com.tinafletcher Orinda Office them in following the blueprint we have t Market from page 25 or call 253-5316. With 32 years of experience in wealth created that embraces their goals.” not defrost before cooking. To freeze whole management, certified financial planner Working with high net worth individuals cobs of corn, blanch shucked corn for 3 to Tina Fletcher relocated from Morgan and families, as well as many others who 4 minutes, drain and place in freezer bags. Stanley’s Berkeley office to the third floor are referred to her, Fletcher helps clients to When ready to serve simmer or steam for Theatre Square location this summer as articulate financial goals and where they 6 minutes. she develops a larger business presence in want to be in 20 years. Fletcher evaluates Enjoy and see you at the market! her own community. The Orinda Morgan performance on an ongoing basis. “I don’t The Orinda Farmers’ market is open Stanley branch has served the community try to be all things to all people, but instead every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on at this location since 1995. develop an investment objective plan with Orinda Way in front of the Community “I work primarily with individuals and a client, implement the plan and keep them Park and Rite Aid. For more information families to help conserve and strengthen on track,” she explains. Fletcher credits her visit the website at www.cccfm.org or call their wealth using a holistic process to set able sales assistant, Susan Davitz, for her the market hotline at 925-431-8361. and manage investment goals and develop strong experience and efficient follow up Barbara Kobsar, The Seasoned Shopper, financial plans,” explains Fletcher. “Chang- on administrative details. can be reached at [email protected]. 28 n The Orinda News n September 2013 Advertisement