Thursday, May 12, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 19 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol MOU Extended 2 Years on Dublin Crossings School

By Ron McNicoll be a delay in the developer's ability second time in order to help the park use. The Dublin City Council ex- to give the city control over phas- district build a school.The first With a fast growth rate for two tended by two years its memoran- ing of the site, according to a city involved a ground lease for Jordan years, and the lack of any money See Inside Section A dum of understanding (MOU) with staff report. Ranch, which was executed by the in the state school construction the Dublin Unified School District The MOU does not bind either council March 1, 2016. That site is fund, the City Council agreed to Section A is filled with for a 12-acre joint park/elementary party at this point. Neither party designated as the fifth elementary the $1 ground lease arrangement. information about arts, people, school use in Dublin Crossings in will have any legal obligation to school (E5). The district is expected to save an entertainment and special events. former Camp Parks. grant any approvals, until they sign Construction will be starting on estimated $66 million. There are education stories, a The council voted unanimously a definitive agreement. The project the Jordan Ranch K-8 school this However, the district still must variety of features, and the arts at its meeting May 2 to extend the would provide the district's sixth summer, with opening expected in come up with money to build the and entertainment and MOU until Dec. 31, 2018. The elementary school (E6). the fall of 2018. A joint city-school school. The current level of devel- bulletin board. MOU originally was due to expire With the E6 school develop- use soccer field will be located oper fees falls short of covering the on May 15, 2016. The extension ment, the city will be offering a on the property, which formerly whole cost. was necessary because there will $1 annual ground lease for the had been designated entirely for (See DUBLIN, page 2) Task Force Favors Bernal Site for New Civic Buildings

A Pleasanton Civic Center/ library and police station. The li- Library Task Force has recom- brary size would increase from just mended moving the city buildings over 36,000 square fee to 70,000 to the Bernal property. They would square feet; the police department be placed on the site designated would go from 21,130 square feet for a performing arts theater in the to 35,000 square feet. The com- master plan. munity center, as a new use, would Because the proposal represents be 20,000 square feet and include a change in the voter approved the park and recreation department. Bernal master plan, a ballot mea- Moving the department allowed sure would be required to gain the task force to reduce the size of voter endorsement of the new plan. city hall from 45,560 square feet Last week the Pleasanton City to 40,000 square feet. A parking Council received an update on structure would be part of the plan. the planning process. Assistant As envisioned, the buildings City Manager Brian Dolan told would be constructed in a curvi- the council that after looking at linear shape around a meadow. An several options, including using amphitheater is also planned. A the current property, the decision water feature in the meadow would was to concentrate on the Bernal be used for drainage and water property. More land would be treatment, not just for aesthetics. available on the Bernal site. The A second road from Bernal Avenue civic center complex consists of would help with circulation. 13 acres, while the Bernal location The public is invited to attend would provide 27 acres. upcoming workshops to provide Photo - Doug Jorgensen Proposed uses on the Bernal input on the planning. They will site include city hall and council be held May 21 and June 25 at the Dublin celebrated its farming heritage during last weekend's Spring Faire. Melina Hillier tries her hand chambers, a community center, at milking (See BERNAL, page 5) Los Alamos Contract Supervisors Uphold Altamont Repowering Permit An appeal by two Altamont turbines would cause more bird tific Review Committee in the residents against the East County deaths. More conditions should Altamont, and now works in the Extended By One Year Zoning Board's approval of Sand be attached to the project to try to industry, told supervisors that The contract for operating Los Hill Wind LLC application was protect raptors. he sympathizes with the Muel- that the federal agency had added rejected by the Alameda County Alamos National Laboratory is another year to current operations. Their basic argument states that lers. However, based on data, it still headed for competition, but Board of Supervisors. the longer blades reach out farther, is evident that bird deaths have In an internal memorandum, he The vote at the board's May 10 it has been extended to September told Laboratory staff that his goal and kill more birds. Also, they say declined greatly over the years in 2018 in order to allow time for planning meeting was 4-0, with that the county should require a the Altamont. for the coming year “is for the Supervisor Nate Miley absent. additional environmental cleanup Laboratory to be in the strongest much bigger search area for finding Responding to Meuller's as- and for potential new contractors Darryl and Sharon Mueller ap- dead birds as part of its monitoring sertion that there has been a sig- possible position through contract pealed the approval, saying that to prepare bids for the huge New transition and into the future,” program. nificant downward change in the Mexico nuclear weapons facility. the 12 new wind turbines replacing Shawn Smallwood, who was golden eagle population in recent according to an article in the Al- 433 smaller, old-technology wing The Laboratory’s federal spon- buquerque Journal. a member of the county's Scien- (See PERMIT, page 4) sor, the National Nuclear Security Los Alamos and Lawrence Administration, decided late last Livermore National Laboratories year that it would not renew the share national responsibility for Experiences Inspired Interfaith Interconnect current contract after 2017 fol- designing nuclear weapons, along lowing a series of disappointing with Sandia National Laboratory, By Carol Graham performance reviews of safety and which has engineering responsi- Ruth Gasten remembers how it security operations. bility. felt to be called, "Nazi." Laboratory director Charles The two laboratories are man- At 5 years old, she didn't know McMillan announced last week (See CONTRACT, page 2) what it meant, only that it was bad. The children who taunted her didn't comprehend the terrible irony that Public Invited to Help Sandia Ruth and her parents had had to flee their home in Germany to escape the Nazis in 1939. Celebrate 60th Anniversary Years later, when 9/11 occurred, Sixty years ago, Livermore’s theater, Sandia President and Labs Gasten was teaching parenting population was about 5,000, the Director Jill Hruby and Walck classes at the Lawrence Livermore Giants played baseball in New York will speak about the history and National Laboratory. and the Athletics in Kansas City, continued impact of Sandia and "One of my Muslim students, Dwight Eisenhower was president the California site. The theater Abdul Awwal, and I had become and Sandia National Laboratories program will also feature remarks friends. Through him, I met kind, opened its Livermore site. by Rep. Eric Swalwell, Democrat- hard-working Muslim families Sandia’s California site will Calif., State Sen. Steve Glazer, who lived in our valley," says commemorate the anniversary with Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, Gasten. "I was pained to see them a community event in downtown Alameda County Supervisor Scott Livermore on Saturday, May 21, Haggerty, Livermore Mayor John being harassed and insulted be- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at Marchand and Lawrence Liver- cause community members, most the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First more National Laboratory Deputy of whom didn't know any Muslims, Street, the event will feature tech- Director Thomas Gioconda. The were afraid." nology displays and demonstra- theater program will conclude with That shared experience, some tions, national security speakers, two national security speeches: six decades apart, inspired the hands-on science activities and Jarret Lafleur, “The Perfect Heist,” start of Interfaith Interconnect, a recruiting. and Levi Lloyd, “Cybersecurity: Tri-Valley group of community “We take great pride in all that Challenges and Opportunities in members and clergy whose mis- has been accomplished at this site the Digital Age.” sion is "To enrich, inform and over the last 60 years and want to Sandia/California’s work will educate ourselves and others about share this with the community,” be on display in the theater lobby. the great diversity of faiths and said Marianne Walck, vice presi- Highlights include: cultures in our valley." dent of Sandia’s California site and • An additive manufacturing "When people of different faiths the Energy and Climate program. display with 3-D printed memora- come in contact with each other, “This event is a chance to showcase bilia giveaways. their fears are dissipated. They some of the important work that • Visualizations of the Combus- Photo - Doug Jorgensen become comfortable with each happens here.” tion Research Facility (CRF)’s Ruth Gasten converses with Alicia Shaik during Pleasanton 1st other," says Gasten. "We are all Inside the Bankhead’s 500-seat (See SANDIA, page 10) Wednesday Street Party. (See INTERCONNECT, page 12)

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He said that would be passage of a state- building. less survey were unveiled were not aware of services often emergency rooms were housing with services is the wide $9 billion school con- The design plan now at Monday's Livermore City available to them. There is visited. "We need to now way to go to get people in struction bond measure on costs $1.38 million, an es- Council meeting. a need to look at service that these people are not just permanent situations. the November ballot. Also, calation from $227,600, The report provided in- gaps and funding, as well as being passed from agency the Dublin School District which covered design for formation regarding 129 strategies for housing. has its own bond measure on the Police Services Building. people who completed a Councilmember Laureen the June ballot. If approved, The city has set aside a $15 survey, with 12 represent- Turner said that we need to Measure H would provide million capital improve- ing families. However, Jean be mindful that we were 2193 GABRIELLA LANE, LIVERMORE $283 million. Much of that ments fund from the Dublin Prasher noted that volunteers not able to count everyone. Crossing Project benefit were not able to access all of We were able to identify total will go for such projects payment to the city. as the start of a second high the homeless. The number demographics of the folks, The council also learned of homeless in Livermore school, and refurbishing of more details about the Em- and why they are in Liver- older schools. A 55 percent could be over 200. more, and whether or not erald Glen Recreation and During the interviews majority would be required Aquatic Center complex. they receives services. The to approve the measure. Any The complex will have they found 77 males, 38 idea behind the survey was vote above 50 percent would a major natatorium with female and 2 who identified to understand the problem. Linda Futral allow the district to charge themselves as transgender. Now we can look at key Broker/Realtor three teaching bays and six 925.980.3561 Level 2 developer fees, as it 25-yard lanes, a sports pool Of those 6 were under 24 segments and address their has been doing. If the ballot years of age, 49 were be- $1,395,000 [email protected] suitable for tournaments, a needs, rather than take on the www.lindafutral.com falls short of 50 percent, the water slide tower with six tween 25 and 44; 55 were entire issue at once. 4BD plus loft, 3878 sf. Incredible South License #01257605 fees drop to Level 1. slides on two platforms, age 45 to 64 and 4 were Councilmember Steven Livermore estate backs to the vineyards. Camp Parks may also and an outdoor children's over the age of 65. Twelve Spedowfski was interested Luxury pool, expansive patio and make a deal with the school play pool. of them were veterans, with in learning more about the courtyard plus fabulous floor plan. district for 55 acres near the Annual operating cost is only 2 obtaining services southeast corner of the prop- expected to be $2.5 million, from the veterans adminis- erty. It would be the site of with $1.5 million covered by tration. Dublin's second high school, projected fees. That leaves The survey found that 65 if everything goes well. The a $1 million annual debt, of those interviewed were Dublin school board in April which staff has included in homeless less than 2 years. authorized the start of ap- the coming two-year general Fifty one were homeless for plying for the land swap. In fund in the city budget. the first time. The remainder exchange a building would The council unanimously have been homeless multiple be built for the Army on its approved a change to a con- times. Camp Parks land. sulting services agreement Factors contributing to It is too early for details for the Ikea Retail Complex. a person being homeless concerning who would con- There will be two town hall include chronic health prob- struct the building, and how meetings, one in May or lems, job loss, domestic it could be financed, said June, and the second in the school district public infor- violence, mental illness, fall or winter. The amend- cost of housing, alcohol or 27 Years in Real Estate mation information officer ment will add $83,000 to Michelle Mcdonald. drug abuse and divorce or the project cost, with all of separation. The process has many it borne by the developer. steps, including the request The majority had lived Many residents have in Livermore for more than to the Army, an approval of been vocal in their opposi- the property, an environmen- ten years. They came to tion to the Ikea project, Livermore because they had tal review, and remediation, which would be located at if needed. grown up in the community Hacienda Drive and Mar- or had family here. Some In other action, the City tinelli Way, not far from Council reviewed slides of came because of a job. an I-580 freeway entrance. Prasher told the council a plan to refurbish and also Residents see heavy traffic create new buildings in its that using the information, as a big threat there. the next steps would be to Public Safety Complex im- An on-line petition mediately west of the Civic look at existing programs. against the plan has been The programs could be tai- Center on Dublin Boulevard. signed by 1780 people with Plans are to tear down the 700 signatures collected the lored or expended to service Butler building and possibly first day March 15. the identified populations.

CONTRACT (continued from page one) aged separately by for-profit pany that operates the Los push to return to the Uni- consortia, Los Alamos Na- Alamos lab now, will be versity of California health tional Security LLC and eligible to compete for the care programs that they were Lawrence Livermore Na- future contract. Whether it eligible for in the years when tional Security LLC. will do so has not been an- UC was running the Lab. They were operated for nounced. An ad hoc organization, decades by the University Uncertainty over the fu- the UC Livermore Retirees of California alone. The ture contract has raised ques- Group, filed suit against the University operated on a tions in Livermore as well, University in 2010 to regain non-profit basis, turning since it operates in a parallel the health benefits. There is any excess revenues back to manner. no decision yet in the case, research programs. Among many LLNL re- which is being pursued in The laboratories became tirees, the turmoil at Los Superior Court in Oakland. for-profit at the insistence Alamos is further encour- The next hearing is sched- of Congressional leaders agement that they need to uled for September. who insisted that the private sector would do a better job than a university of running the huge institutions. Uni- Lic. #00979099 versity of California is still a partner but no longer sole manager. Many observers have pointed to sharply higher costs due to higher man- agement fees and taxes on a for-profit operation. In addition to criticizing the efficiency of the present operating model, they note that the decision to put the Los Alamos contract up for bid also suggests that the quality of the operation has not improved. 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The Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) and DSRSD’s water supply did not contain any regulated con- “Californians stepped up during this drought and saved East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) partners in taminants at levels higher than the safety standards allow. more water than ever before,” said Governor Brown. “But Recycled Water Authority (DERWA) Board of Directors DSRSD publishes the report online and mails printed now we know that drought is becoming a regular occurrence appointed Michael Tognolini as Authority Manager, effec- copies on request. All DSRSD water customers are receiving and water conservation must be a part of our everyday life.” tive April 1, 2016. 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For the fifth consecutive year, dry conditions persist in EBMUD to provide a safe, reliable, and consistent supply The report includes a message from DSRSD General many areas of the state, with limited drinking water supplies of recycled water to irrigation customers in Dublin, San Manager Dan McIntyre explaining why lead contamination in some communities, diminished water for agricultural Ramon, Danville, and Blackhawk. of drinking water is very unlikely to happen here. DSRSD production and environmental habitat, and severely depleted has never used lead pipes in its distribution system and Zone groundwater basins. 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California water fornia communities and bans on practices such as hosing vironmental groups, DWR and the State Water Board will develop new water use efficiency targets as part of a long- term conservation framework for urban water agencies. The State Water Board will adjust emergency water con- Movie To Raise Funds To Protect Tesla Site servation regulations through the end of January 2017, in Pelican Dreams, a film turning it over to off-road ther information is avail- Tickets to the movie cost recognition of the differing water supply conditions across by the creator of The Wild motor vehicles, according able through the Ohlone $15. They are available at the state, and develop proposed emergency water restrictions Parrots of Telegraph Hill, to Pat Gordon of Ohlone Audubon website, http:// Eventbrite ticketing, which for 2017 if the drought persists. will be shown on Sunday, Audubon Society. www.ohloneaudubon.org/, can be reached through ei- DWR will update existing requirements for Agricultural May 22, to raise funds in de- Owned by the State of or that of Friends of Tesla ther website. Water Management Plans so that irrigation districts quantify fense of the Tesla site east of California, Tesla is a 3,400 Park, www.teslapark.org. their customers’ water use efficiency and plan for water Livermore against state plans acre site located on Corral supply shortages. to expand off-road vehicle Hollow Road in far eastern To learn more about the state's drought response, visit: activities there. Alameda County. Imme- Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to Judy Irving, creator and diately to the east, in San Appeal Filed Over Sikh conserve water. Find out how at SaveOurWater.com. director of the two films, is Joaquin County, the Carn- scheduled to be present for a egie off-road vehicle park is Center in North Livermore discussion with the audience. operated by the State Parks Department. A decision to allow the lished by an initiative passed Pelican Dreams will be by county voters in 2000. Law Offices of shown at 2 p.m. in the his- The Department’s plan Tri-Valley Sikh Center to convert a house to a reli- The letter says that most, toric Essanay Silent Film to expand motorized vehicle if not all, of the Sikhs who Museum, located at 37417 recreation into Tesla is sup- gious establishment has been appealed to the Al- would use the facility live James J. Phillips Niles Blvd., Fremont. Spon- ported by off-road vehicle in Tri-Valley cites. Since enthusiasts but has roused ameda County Board of sor of the event is the Ohlone Supervisors. The property its use essentially would be Certified Specialist Audubon Society, a conser- anger and opposition from is located at the northwest urban, such a facility should vation and environmental those who would like to corner of Livermore Avenue be located in a city, not in in Probate, Estate Planning, advocacy group in southern protect the site in its natural and Interstate 580. a rural area protected by and Trust Law and eastern Alameda County. state. A conditional use permit Measure D. The event is also sup- Opponents fear the dam- allowing the conversion to a The letter notes, "The fa- LL.M. in Taxation ported by Friends of Tesla age that would be caused by house of worship was grant- cility does not require open Park, a diverse alliance of spinning tires, air and noise ed by the East County Board space land to carry out its es- individuals and groups, in- pollution and spilled oil on of Zoning Adjustments on sential purpose as a religious Over 30 Years of cluding Ohlone Audubon, the terrain impacting rare April 28 on a 2-0 vote. facility. It therefore falls Experience Serving that aim to protect Tesla. and endangered plant and The appeal came in a within the county's defini- A 1 p.m. reception will animal species, wildlife mi- letter dated May 9. It was tion of urban development." Tri Valley precede the film. Direc- gratory pathways and Native submitted by Sierra Club, Letter signers were Mea- tor Irving is scheduled to American relics. 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"The Local agencies will have eda County, Fremont, and Dublin voters will be asked in the June were topics addressed by the program is a good example until Oct. 31, 2016 to decide Hayward, which have two 7 primary election to approve a $283 mil- Livermore City Council on of getting back some local whether or not to join the votes a piece. Monday. control. The JPA will report JPA . The goal would be to The Energy Council does lion bond measure. Funds generated would The aggregation option to residents, not sharehold- launch East Bay Community not have the power to im- finance school construction and refurbishing was described in a report ers. It's a positive direction." Energy in Spring 2017. pose taxes or fees. It has the needs for the next 15 years or more. from Alameda County, the A Technical/Feasibility ENERGY COUNCIL power to adopt ordinances An approval of 55% would be needed to lead agency. There was no Study assessing the viabil- The Energy Council only if a member agency decision. ity of a CCA program is consists of a Joint Powers adopts a resolution to “opt- approve Measure H. The council voted 3 to 0 anticipated to be completed Agency formed in 2013 in." The funds will pay to update aging class- to join the energy council. by June 2016. The study through StopWaste to seek According to the Energy rooms and science labs, help buildings meet Counclimembers Stewart looks at economic impacts, regional funding opportuni- Council Joint Exercise of Gary and Bob Woerner were including job creation. The ties to develop and imple- Powers Agreement, no debt, fire and safety codes, and improve energy absent. goal would be to have as ment programs and policies liability, or obligation of the efficiency, among other projects. Part of the In June 2014, the Alam- much power as possible gen- that reduce energy demand, Energy Council is a debt, funding would go toward building a new eda County Board of Super- erated locally. Jobs would increase energy efficiency, liability or obligation of any K-8 school and the initial phase of a second visors voted unanimously be created through solar and advance the use of clean, member agency. to allocate $1.3 million to and wind power projects. efficient and renewable According to city staff, high school. explore the creation of a The study also will assess resources. Through fund- membership in the Energy The estimated tax rate would be $60 per Community Choice Aggre- the potential for energy ef- ing awarded to the Energy Council could benefit Liver- $100,000 of assessed valuation. An annual gation (CCA) program. ficiency programs. Council, StopWaste staff more by providing greater A CCA enables local Assuming the study provides technical expertise competitiveness in obtaining audit and a citizens oversight committee jurisdictions to procure elec- yields results comparable to assist in implementing energy-related funding and would be required to oversee expenditures. tricity on behalf of customers the experiences of other ju- local sustainable energy technical support to augment Opponents argue that the need for new within its borders. Accord- risdictions, Alameda County strategies and address cli- Livermore staff’s efforts. If schools has been generated by rapid growth ing to a presentation to the staff expects that a CCA pro- mate change readiness ini- Livermore were to become council, a CCA has proven gram would meet minimum tiatives. Since its inception, a member agency of the and poorly negotiated developer deals. to increase renewable energy feasibility requirements and the Energy Council has been Energy Council, the City’s However, approval of the bond allows the and lower greenhouse gases could support a program awarded over $24 million in representative would have school district to continue to charge higher while providing competitive serving 1.5 million residents external funding to manage the ability to vote on initia- electricity rates. if every jurisdiction within energy efficiency programs. tives and actions taken by development fees than it otherwise could. It offers a choice where the County joined. If that In order to join the En- the Energy Council. Even those without children in schools, none currently exists and happened, it would be the ergy Council, the Livermore Councilmember Laureen enjoy increased property values when a com- would be revenue supported, largest program in the state City Council would need to Turner represents Livermore munity provides excellent education. not taxpayer subsidized. The to date. adopt a resolution requesting on StopWaste. She stated, program would be overseen Homes and businesses membership, and the Energy "Initially I though that Liver- Dublin students deserve good schools that by a Joint Powers Agency would automatically be en- Council would need to ap- more should not join. How- are not overcrowded or in disrepair. We rec- (JPA) currently in the pro- rolled. Under state law, an prove Livermore’s request ever, the council has done a ommend a yes vote on Measure H. cess of being formed. opt-out program is included. to participate. good job at leveraging fund- Steven Spedowfski rep- Customers can return to The voting structure for ing for the region. I support resents Livermore on the PG&E service at any time. the Energy Council is one the staff recommendation committee created by the to join." MAILBOX Planning Panel Will (Opinions voiced in let- each $100,000 of your prop- verting over one hundred funds have been completely ters published in Mailbox erty value. The actual cost acres of prime industrial spent while creating the are those of the author and could be $60 per $100,000 land for high density multi- necessary buildings to sup- Take 3rd Look at do not necessarily reflect of property value. The Dis- story condos and tenements port vital programs. School the opinion of The Inde- trict will issue the bond at around the proposed new facilities that were built or Fracking Ban Proposal pendent. Letter Policy: The the highest statutory rate and BART station. When com- renovated then are show- Independent will not publish they will be authorized to pleted there will be over ing severe signs of wear. The Alameda County anonymous letters, nor will levy additional taxes. 4000 more housing units The LCAC believes that Planning Commission fell sources, is located in the Al- it publish letters without The District says this with no new schools, librar- the wisest investment is to one vote short of adopting tamont. The field produces names. Abusive letters may money will not be for sala- ies or fire stations. BART is ensure a safe and effective an ordinance that would ban about 30 barrels per day. be rejected or edited. Fre- ries or school operating also requesting $40,000,000 infrastructure to educate fracking in the county. A previous proposal quent letter writers may expenses. Then they admit from the City to help pay for our children, including not The commission was before the commission in have publication of their let- that bond money will be the extension. Will this bur- only the basics, but also a presented with three al- April was delayed at the last ters delayed. Letters should spent on salaries when the den be good for Livermore? learning environment where ternatives at its meeting minute when E&B Natural be submitted by e-mail to District determines that the critical thinking, collabora- May 2. Alternative "A" pro- Resources presented new editmail@compuserve. pay would be for any work Support Measure J tion, communication and vided the strongest measure information. That meeting com.) they feel is incidental to the Lynn Seppala, LCAC creativity can thrive. The against fracking. It earned was continued to May 2 to bond project. President; Jeff Kaskey, LCAC believes that arts education is fundamental to three votes, with one op- give the commission and Thank You Maybe the District Vice-president; should be looking to spend Beth Wilson, Secretary; producing a well-rounded posed. Four aye votes were public time to study possible Sandra J. Wing more of their existing funds Nancy Mulligan, Treasur- student in facilities of which needed for approval, which revisions. CEO/President Planning staff returned I would like to express on the schools. The state er; Catherine Ndungu- we all can be proud. represents a majority of has a web site that list sala- Case, member at large Measure J will bring bad- the commission's current May 2 with the original my sincere thanks for the recommendation and two generous donation the San- ries as of 2014. The cost The Livermore Cultural ly needed funds to build 21st six members. One seat is of the Superintendent is Arts Council (LCAC) voted century classrooms, repair vacant. No other motions alternatives. dra J. Wing Healing Thera- Amy Roth, spokesperson pies Foundation received over $320,000.00 but of to support the Measure J and make safer aging facili- were made. course you can’t expect Bond Initiative in its May ties and increase access to Action was delayed until for E&B, said that the firm from the Rotarian Founda- prefers option "B." She said tion of Livermore. the Superintendent to work monthly meeting. The Mea- all individuals regardless of May 23. The commission without an assistant. Our their disabilities. The Liver- it allows the most flexibility Our foundation has been sure J Bond will ensure will make a recommenda- District has two Assistant that the Livermore Valley more Valley Joint Unified in cleaning and maintain- able to provide grants to tion to the Board of Super- more than 200 Livermore Superintendents, cost are Joint Unified School District School District has histori- visors regarding an anti- ing its wells with acid, as it over $400,000.00. And you (LVJUSD) will be able to cally received less funding does now about once a year. cancer patients since 2009 fracking ordinance. and with this grant we are wouldn’t expect the assis- fulfill its goal of preparing per student than the State The county was asked for Acid levels are low. The tants to work without a Chief students to thrive in the rap- average and substantially acid cleans what amounts hoping to extend our out- an anti-fracking ordinance reach. Business Official, cost an- idly changing 21st Century less than neighboring dis- by a coalition of environ- to mineral corrosion, she other $193,000.00. What environment. tricts resulting in a funding explained. Acids can also be Our grants provide the mental groups that formed opportunity for patients would a Chief be without In attendance were rep- gap that currently can only used in fracking. However, under the name of The to experience the benefit- an Executive Director. We resentatives of arts groups be filled by bond funds every Alameda County Against Roth noted that E&B has not sof acupuncture, acupres- have two with a cost of from Bothwell Arts Center, 15 to 20 years. Fracking Coalition. Since conducted fracking opera- sure, therapeutic massage, $350,000.00. The list con- Cantabella Childrens Cho- Please join the LCAC tinues page after page. member organizations by Gov. Jerry Brown refused to tions in the Altamont, and guided/visual imagery, and rus, Cheza Nami, Del Valle Read the fine print before Fine Arts, Encore Players, publicly endorsing Mea- take state action on fracking, has no plans to do so. deepbreathing meditation. you vote. Hispanic Heritage Center, sure J, contributing to the environmentalists have been Ed Hazard, president of These healing thereapies, the National Association of in many scientific studies, Las Positas College, Liver- Measure J campaign, post- seeking anti-fracking ordi- more-Amador Symphony, ing lawn signs and getting nances at the county level. Royalty Owners, which rep- have been proven to provide Housing & BART John Stein Livermore Heritage Guild, everyone you know to “Vote One oil field in the coun- resents people who collect relief from the side effects of royalties off mineral rights, chemotherapy and the stress Livermore Livermore Valley Educa- YES on J”. For more infor- ty, operated by Bakersfield- The large new Tesla Mo- tion Foundation, Livermore mation, go to: www.YesOn- based E&B Natural Re- also spoke up for Alterna- ofa cancer diagnosis. tive "B" We hope to bring a bit tors facility to be built in Valley Lithophiles, Liver- JforLVJUSD.com. Alternative "C" rep- of brightness, hope, and Livermore bears witness more Valley Performing resented an attempt at a comfort to a person dealing to the wisdom of previ- Arts Center, Pacific Cham- Anti-Gun Amendment ber Orchestra, Pleasanton PERMIT compromise. Neither Roth with the reality of cancer. ous City Councils that set Master Sergeant John (continued from page one) The Rotarian Foundation aside a broad band of In- Community Concert Band, Wirts, U.S.A., Rett., nor environmentalists liked Rae Dorough Speakers, it. It would allow "flood- of Livermore is helping to dustrial zoning surrounding Livermore years. Smallwood said that the Livermore Airport. This Shakespeare’s Associates, ing" by using water already make this happen for many Senator Steve Glazer has his searches found only development together with Tri Valley Repertory Theater one nesting pair of golden taken from underground Tri-Valley patients. taken SB 650, a bill to con- the Gillig Bus Factory now and Valley Concert Chorale. trol gambling, and amended eagles. "The Altamont is that comes up with the oil. being completed will bring The LCAC’s mission is not a great nesting place. Environmentalists said that No on J it to reclassify certain semi- hundreds of well-paying to “promote cultural and automatic firearms as "as- It's a socializing place. They the flooding could crack Ken Bradley jobs to Livermore. It will educational activities within sault rifles," after an earlier chase each other around." aquifers. Livermore reduce traffic on I-580 that the greater Tri-Valley, and Blade hits on birds occur The Livermore School bill failed to pass, and the County Senior Planner would otherwise have to strive to heighten commu- deadline for introducing new in cycles, with peaks oc- Bruce Jensen said that the district would like more of travel to Fremont or Hay- nity awareness of and ap- curring every five to seven your money. They have paid bills had past. Altamont oil field is not lo- ward. It will also not gener- preciation for the arts.” The So he sneaks in and adds years, said Smallwood. "The cated over the Valley's main a consultant since 2013 to ate any noise complaints LCAC knows that the future population will decline. It come up with a list of things an "amendment" to an exist- groundwater basin. Further, that could force changes in of our city and that of the na- ing anti-gambling bill con- has nothing to do with wind- drinking water wells are at a to spend your money. You airport operation or even tion will soon be the respon- would have thought that verting it to an anti-gun bill. mills. The ground squirrel much shallower depth than shut it down. sibility of our children. The population has declined 95 the managers of our schools I say that if this is allowed to the 600- to 1000-foot level This type of industrial LCAC was formed 50 years percent. We will probably would have personal knowl- pass, then it should apply to where oil is being pumped. development generates more ago to knit together a com- all Californians and visitors. see eagle declines," Small- edge of the school facilities revenue in business license munity in support of the arts wood said. condition. That would require that any- fees, sales and property taxes in a rapidly growing city. one coming into California The District is not tell- than it costs to service. This For the last 50 years, LCAC ing the whole story when surrender all firearms. No will allow the City to pay for and its 29 member organiza- more Secret Service for the they try to convince you some of its unfunded obliga- tions comprising arts groups, to vote yes. They quote President (especially since tions as well as providing and civic, educational and he is anti-gun) no armed se- the bond measure to be better services to its existing government entities has $245,000,000.00. The curity for the Governor, State residents. It will also help strengthened the education Senators, Assemblypersons, (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) real cost will be closer to of school-age children by Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala fund new parks and schools. union bosses, or pop culture Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) $520,000,000 with the extra granting funds designed to Editor: Janet Armantrout Housing, particularly apart- stars! 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As would be approved by the enhance the city's history. part of the vote, the council city's various commissions Staff had recommended recommended that either the and finally the city council. that the city maintain control city manager or his repre- Councilmember Karla of the almost $1.3 million sentative be included in the Proceeds Benefit Brown asked if the current legacy. They said that having oversight committee. sites in the downtown area the city finance department Attorney Peter MacDon- All shows start 7:30 PM were vacated, what would manage the money would ald, the executor, stated, "I Grounds open at 6:00 PM be the process to plan for represent safety. The money recommend that the money the land. would be invested by an be directed to the historical June 25, 2016 Saturday Dolan said it would occur experienced staff at low society. I believe it would be as part of the Downtown cost thereby protecting the the option supported by Jean Specific Plan update. principal. Jones. If it becomes a po- Brown, who represents However, staff noted that litically allocated city fund, the council on the task force, there would be potentially I think the endowment will stated that the curvilinear higher yields and higher become more of a burden style was very popular. She costs with an oversight com- than a benefit. I believe the said the proposed location mittee in charge. At the same endowment would be better at the entrance of the city time, there would be more managed and better spent by would create a great first control of the budget and the historical society. How- KABIR JILL ANTHONY impression of Pleasanton. cash flow, plus the commit- ever, I will implement what- SINGH MARAGOS MEDINA She suggested people start to tee would be better able to ever the council decides." think about what they would attract donations and match- Other speakers echoed like to see on the current ing grants. MacDonald's comments that July 23, 2016 Saturday civic center/library site, such Councilmembers said the historical society would as a movie theater or more they had come with the idea be the best option to manage activities for seniors. of supporting staff recom- the money. Councilmember Jerry Pentin called the plan ex- cellent. He was pleased that the recommendation was to Another Violation Notice for TVLC move the entire complex to The Tri-Valley Learning Corporation (TVLC) has received the Bernal site, where there a second Notice of Violation (NOV) from the New Jerusalem would be more room. Elementary School District. FAITH ANTHONY NICK ANITA Councilmember Kathy New Jerusalem oversees the two Acacia charter schools ALPHER HILL HOFFMAN DRIESEBERG Narum said at first she had in Stockton, which are part of the corporate operations of trouble thinking that the Livermore-based TVLC. civic uses would be moved The New Jerusalem board was not scheduled to meet until August 27, 2016 Saturday out of the downtown. "I am the evening of May 10. However, the NOV and supporting coming around to the idea documents were posted on the TVLC web site. of using the Bernal property. New Jerusalem sent its first NOV to TVLC on April 8, The land where the current questioning its fiscal policies and performances. The TVLC civic center complex is lo- board is expected to discuss them at its board meeting at cated will provide endless Acadia Middle School May 12. possibilities to enhance the The new NOV concentrates on matters affecting teachers southwest area of the down- at the Acacia schools. New Jerusalem says that TVLC hired town." She suggested look- educators who don't meet the state's credentialing law. ing into building a pedestrian A document enclosed with the NOV shows an earlier re- JOHNNY LARRY ANTHONY bridge across Bernal Avenue quest for information concerning the credential status of 10 STEELE BUBBLES MEDINA to create connectivity with staff members. A reply to New Jerusalem on April 19 from BROWN the downtown. TVLC Human Resources Director Cheryl Weaver shows that Councilmember Arnie three of the staff have no credentials, and two are no longer Olson commented that a lot employed at the Acacia schools. of good ideas have come Others have various kinds of credentials, such as a single from the task force. "The subject preliminary credential, a certificate of clearance and challenge will be how much, a district intern credential. how soon and at what cost." New Jerusalem also says that it believes that not all of ESTATE MANAGE- the two Acacia's schools teachers are enrolled in the State MENT Teachers Retirement System (STRS), despite a statement in The council voted 4 to 0, their charters that the teachers "participate in" STRS. with Mayor Jerry Thorne ab- New Jerusalem is askingTVLC for evidence that all teach- sent, to place the control of ers are enrolled, and that TVLC makes the required employer the Jean Jones estate in the contribution for them. hands of a committee to be New Jerusalem set a deadline of June 10 for TVLC to established by the Amador respond, and notes that the current notice does not limit ©2016 Hemenway Marketing and Events in partnership with AP42.com and Retzlaff Vinyards. All logos and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Livermore Valley Historical New Jerusalem's ability to add further NOVs, if additional In the event of unforeseen conflicts, performers may be subject to change. 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Summer Sessions Begin May 31 & July 5. Apply and register today! Save West Coast Krush after their 3-0 victory against Livermore Fusion Maroon on Saturday. In the back row Granada High School Matadors JV boys volleyball team are (left to right): Hailey Brackett, Kaya Whittaker, Katelyn closed out their season with a strong win over cross- Cainey, Jillian Barth, Daisy Tompkins, Kira Korsak and town rival Livermore High Cowboys on May 5, 2016. Learn Makenna Galvan; (front row) Katherine Phelps, Ciella Game scores were 25 - 4 and 25 - 14. Kendall Pareja #4 Seals, Hailey Garvin, Ella Coltrin, Presley Perez and is spiking for the point with Justin Watson #33, Joshua Kimmie Keller. Not pictured Alexa Pletschette. Murray #9, Eric Heinke #7, Emory Larson #2, and Ross Murray #11 in support Transfer pitching. She allowed only 5 runs in the Phantoms Lacrosse 6 innings that she pitched. Genevieve The Phantoms U11 White la- Taylor was amazing at catcher, and crosse team played their last regular Emily Sanchez had a double that al- season game on Saturday against the lowed California Business Tech to take Tomahawks at El Camino Park in Palo the lead. NorCal Dietz and Watson had Alto. It turned out to be one of their amazing pitching as well, as Valerie best games of the year. The Phantoms McKeever struck out all 3 batters in Work appeared to come out of the gates a bit the 4th inning. Sammie Gray made sluggish and quickly fell behind 4-1 in outstanding plays behind the plate and the 1st Period. The Phantoms dug deep, also hit a homerun. Olivia Terrell had made some adjustments on offense, a clutch single, and was a standout at tightened up on defense, increased WWW.LASPOSITASCOLLEGE.EDU/SUMMER16 3B. Top Players: California Business Tech - Emily Sanchez, Rachael Tanis, Genevieve Taylor; NorCal Dietz and (continued on page 10) Watson - Sammie Gray, Valerie McK- eever, Olivia Terrell Dietz & Watson 10, Images By Lori 3: Images By Lori and Dietz & Watson met up again for a night of softball. Dietz & Watson played well with some big hitters. Cheyenne Gentry hit a single for an RBI. Sammie had two hits including a double with The two RBI's. Kayla Galvez also had two The Granada High School boys lacrosse team hosted hits and scored two times. Images By Wings of Freedom Tour Lori played their “A" game. Catcher Livermore High School for the last game of the season. The Andrea Anderson played awesome de- match was tied at 11 to 11 with eleven seconds left in the fense behind the plate. Ani Kapp had a game. The Cowboys won in overtime. Brandon Brocklesby huge hit. Annika Jernstedt also pitched Experience WWII History a great game and caught a pop fly. FLYING and Harrison Goold made three goals each, Connor LoVoi Top Players: Dietz & Watson - Kayla made two, and Colby Brocklesby, Shane Jenkins, and Trevor Galvez, Cheyenne Gentry, Sammie Gray; Images By Lori - Andrea An- Moreau each made one. Ethan Shang, Max Pinedo Henrich, B. derson, Annika Jernstedt, Ani Kapp Brocklesby, Goold, Jenkins, and Moreau all made one assist B-17 each. Jonathan Short and Goold each got four ground balls, Granada Little League while Erik Mork, Magnum Resler Miller, LoVoi, and Jenkins got Granada Little League highlights: three, James Pryor, B. Brocklesby, and Pinedo Henrich got two, Farm: A's vs Royals: In a great dis- play of sportsmanship and selflessness, and Michael Puso got one. Resler Miller had an impressive the Farm A's loaned the shorthanded eight takeaways, while Mork had four, Dylan Olofson, Short, Royals several players so they could and B. Brocklesby had two, and Kavan Bagatelos, Shang, have a game on a rainy day instead of calling it off. What turned out was a Moreau, and Goold had one. Goold won seventeen face-offs, 6 on 6 battle. Miller and Lopez of the while Shang won five and Puso three. Goalie Jared Faith Royals led the hitting barrage for their team while Leonard, Smith, Smith and made thirteen saves. Pictured is Harrison Goold taking a shot. Ibarra had multiple hit days for the A's. Minor AA: Cardinals 10, Orioles B-24 1: Cardinals' pitchers had a great day Wednesday against the Orioles, striking out 13, walking only 4, and allowing only 2 hits in 5 innings of play. (Top Cardinals' defense) Dimitri Mesnickow (P) had a great 2nd inning striking out all 3 batters faced. Lane Curtin had 2 unassisted outs at first in the 3rd inning, following up with pitching the 4th and 5th and striking out 6 of the 8 batters he faced. (Top Cardinal hitters) Jordan Blanscett (1-3, B-25 double, 2 RBIs); Stefano Matteucci (2-2, double, 2 RBIs); Tyler Fritz (1-2, double, 1 RBI). Cardinals 12, Diamondbacks 7: In the first inning, D'backs second batter hit a solid triple to left field, tried to stretch it into a homerun and was tagged out at the plate for the first out - Tyler Fritz(LF) to Zach Lindstrom(SS) to Stefano P-51 Matteucci(C). Second inning, D'backs' runner on first base was caught in a pickle attempting to steal second. Stefano(C) to Dimitri Mesnickow(SS) The Granada High School Junior Varsity boys lacrosse team to Jordan Blanscett(1B) who ran down and tagged the runner for the third out. hosted Livermore High School for the end of the season game Top Cardinals' hitters: Lane Curtin winning 8 - 5. Jaxen McLaren made two goals while Alec Faith, (3-3, 3 RBIs); Jordan Blanscett (2-2, Brian Schindler, Matt Hall, Michael Nowaczyk, Ryan Lortie, and 2 RBIs); Stefano Matteucci (3-3, 3 RBIs); Robert Hansen (3-3, 1 RBI). Tristan Clark each made one. CJ Alire and Matthew Larson Cardinals 5, Giants 8: On defense each made two assists, while Faith and Clark made one each. for the Cardinals, Zach Lindstrom (P) struck out all 3 batters faced in the first Harrison Meadows and Larson got two ground balls each, inning. In the second inning, the first and Ryan Patchen, Paul Curbelo, Max Bauer, Ethan Weisbrod, out was fielded by Zach (P) and thrown Brad Mitchell, Alire, and Hall each got one. Bauer had two to Dimitri Mesnickow (SS) to get the runner at second. The second and third takeaways and Liam Randhawa, Jack Sallaberry, Garret West, out were fielded by Gavin Morton Daniel Pryor, Curbelo, and Nowaczyk each had one. Alire won (2B) and thrown to Dimitri (SS) to get the runners advancing to second. seven face-offs, Randhawa and Nowaczyk each won three, Top Cardinals' hitters: Anthony Ponce Pryor won two and Hall one. Goalie Ryan Myers made sixteen (1-1, 2 RBI); Zach Lindstrom (1-1, 1 saves. Pictured is Jack Sallaberry with the ball and Michael RBI); Jordan Blanscett (1-2, 2 RBIs); Robert Hansen (1-2). Nowaczyk about to check a Cowboy rival. Majors: A's 4, Twins 2: The Twins were never able to get over the hump and get over their troubles against the A's on Saturday, as they fell 4-2 at GLL Pleasanton Softball on 1st. Other outstanding players in this Field two after falling behind by three No reservations needed for walk-through tours. Tour hours: 5/29 12:00 PM to Pleasanton Girls Softball League game were Beeline Bikes' Carys Shan- runs in the fourth inning. Twins scored 5:00 PM, 5/30 - 5/31 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Also landing in: Moffett 5/20 - 5/28, non for pitching well, and Mai Falcone highlights: one run in the fifth. The A's were led by Sacramento 6/3 - 6/5, Napa 6/6 - 6/8, Concord 6/8 - 6/12. Visit our site. 7U Division: Bikes vs. Al's Roof- for nice work at bat, and Al's Roofing Cooper M's hitting. 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Al's Watson 5: A long awaited game be- top of the first. The A's never trailed 800.568.8924 www.cfdn.org Roofing Supply players Riley Costello tween NorCal Dietz and Watson and after scoring four runs in the fourth and Kaia Westcott were both big hitters California Business Tech resulted in on two singles. in this game, and Amelia Hom made victory for California Business Tech several great plays getting players out thanks in large part to Rachael Tanis' May 12, 2016 • The Independent 7 MAHESWARI SPORTS NOTES Olympian Award LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL Nominees Chosen The Livermore-Granada Boosters were organized in 1949 by a group of former Livermore High School athletes, former students, and civic-minded businessmen to foster and stimulate scholarship and athletics in the community high school. This group felt that good students, active in athlet- Mariana Garza Kajol Maheswari Nataniel Kratochvil Martin Vega John Reggiardo Isabella Widmann ics, were a nucleus of future good citizens, with qualities of GRANADA HIGH SCHOOL leadership, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit. In 1958, the Boosters instituted the Olympian Award to honor male scholar-athletes from Livermore High School. In 1966, the award was expanded to include newly opened Granada High School. Since 1979, the Livermore-Granada Boosters honor one male and one female scholar-athlete from each high school with the Olympian Award. Each of the 4 winners receives a $2,000 scholarship, and each of the six finalists receives a $500 scholarship. All eight finalists receive an Olympian Finalist Award Plaque. Megan McCandless Leo Skellenger Amy Moussa Maxime Rooney Aaron Andrews Taylor Lawsen Team award plaques are presented to the outstanding male and female athlete leaders on each varsity team. They first team ALL-EBAL in cross-country placed 7th at NCS and is a MAXIME ROONEY – Maxime is a senior at Granada High are selected by fellow team members. 2-time State meet qualifier. In track, she has qualified for the NCS School with a weighted GPA of 4.17. He has earned four varsity This year the Olympian Scholarship Awards banquet Meet of Champions. She was team captain in cross-country and letters in swimming. He is a 3-time EBAL League champion and will be held at the Robert Livermore Community Center track and was voted MVP distance runner. She has and received defending NCS champion in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle. numerous academic awards in language, math, English and social Maxime holds four NCS swimming records in the 100, 200 and on May 16. More information on the banquet, as well as science, AP Scholar with Distinction, and National Merit Program: 500 freestyle and 400-medley relay. He set a CIF State record in the photos and video of sports are available at www.livermore- Commended. Kajol will continue her running career at West Point 100-meter free and his 200 free relay team placed third at the CIF granadaboosters.org and plans to major in Pre-Med. State championships in 2015. In 2015, he won the gold medal in The following are this year's finalists: ISABELLA WIDMANN - Isabella a senior at Livermore High the 200-meter freestyle at the FINA World Junior Championships TAYLOR LAWSEN - Taylor is a Granada High School senior School who earned a weighted GPA of 4.24. She has earned and set a national and world record winning the 200-meter freestyle with a weighted GPA of 4.26. She earned eight varsity letters four varsity blocks in softball and one in basketball. Isabella has at the National Swim Championships. Maxime will continue his playing cross-country and track at Granada. Taylor has earned received numerous awards in volleyball including Most Valuable, swimming career at the University of Florida and will major in All-EBAL First or second team honors in cross-country all four Improved and Inspirational. Her academic awards include Princi- Pre-Med Health Science. years. She was NCS All-section in her senior year. In track she pal’s honor roll, teacher recognition awards in Algebra, conceptual LEO SKELLENGER - Leo is a senior at Granada High School has been a 3-time NCS Meet of Champions finalist. She was team physics, German and pre-calculus and is an NCS scholar athlete. with a weighted GPA of 3.08. He has earned seven varsity let- captain on her cross country and track teams. Taylor has served as Isabella plans to attend San Diego State University and major in ters in cross-country and track. Leo was the EBAL cross-country Vice President of the California Scholarship Federation Club; She Hospitality and Tourism. champion in 2015 and selected First Team All League and NCS is a scholar athlete all four years and an AP scholar with honors NATANIEL KRATOCHVIL - Nathaniel is a Livermore High First Team. He is a four-time NCS participant and two-time state for European and US History, Spanish and literature. Taylor plans School senior who earned a weighted GPA 3.65. He has received meet qualifier. In track, he is a two-time NCS participant. He to attend Biola University and major in English. seven varsity letters in water polo and swimming. During his water has earned NCS scholar athlete status and has been selected team MEGAN MCCANDLESS - Megan, Granada High School polo career he has earned All-EBAL First, Second and Honorable captain for cross-country and track. Leo plans to attend Cal State senior, earned a weighted GPA of 4.46. She earned eight varsity mention status. He was selected team captain all four years and has East Bay and major in Business and Kinesiology. letters in cross-country and track. In cross-country she is a 2-time received MVP for his team. He is a NCS Scholar athlete, and has EBAL champion and course record holder, a 2-time NCS Divi- been on the Principal and regular honor all four years. Nathaniel sion II champion and took second at the CIF site cross country plans to attend either University Nevada Reno or Chico State and championships in 2015, and took 18th at the NIKE cross country will major in Mechanical Engineering. nationals. In track, she is a 3-time NCS medalists and state qualifier. JOHN REGGIARDO - John is a Livermore High School She has earned an AP Scholar with Distinction and President of senior with a weighted GPA of 3.59. He has seven varsity letters the Robotics Club. Megan plans to attend Massachusetts Institute in basketball, Lacrosse, football and water polo. John earned All- of Technology majoring in Mechanical Engineering. EBAL Honorable Mention in basketball in 2015 and 2016. He has AMY MOUSSA - Amy, a Granada High School senior, earned a served as team captain for basketball and lacrosse, and received weighted GPA of 4.00. Amy earned 4 varsity letters while playing scholar athlete awards for basketball and Rotary Student of the basketball and earned EBAL 1st team status in 2015. She helped Month. John plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and major her team qualify to the NCS tournament 2015 and 2016 and has in Bio-Resource and Agriculture Engineering. received numerous All-Tournament team and Team Award honors. MARTIN VEGA - Martin is a Livermore High School senior Amy has served as ASB President, earned academic Excellence with a weighted GPA of 4.26. Martin earned six varsity letters in Top scholar and was this years Homecoming Queen. Amy plans to football, track, soccer and volleyball. He earned All-EBAL Hon- attend either Portland University or St. Mary’s college and major orable Mention in football as place-kicker and has been a scholar in Business Marketing. athlete in football, track and soccer. Martin has earned numerous MARIANA GARZA - Mariana, a senior at Livermore High awards including Horatio Alger National Scholar, Rotary Student School, has a weighted GPA of 4.23. She has earned four varsity of the Month, Youth Leadership award and Teacher recognition Phantoms U11 Purple took on their friends U11 Black team letters in basketball and three varsity blocks in track. In basketball, awards in French, math and science. Martin plans to attend UC on Friday under the lights at Robertson Park and won 5 to 2. she has been a 2-time team captain and won the Cowboy Award Davis and major in Mechanical Engineering. Goals were scored by Brandon Niermeyer, Colby Dunlop and in 2016. In track, she was MVP thrower in 2015. Mariana has AARON ANDREWS - Aaron is a senior at Granada High earned AP academic awards in English, academic department with a weighted GPA of 3.27. He has earned four varsity letters Scott Wortham. On Saturday, Purple played the Tomahawks awards for biology, chemistry and algebra, and has served as ASB in football and basketball. In football he has received All-EBAL in Palo Alto, losing 12 to 3. Goals were by Brandon Niermeyer Vice President and Attorney General. Mariana plans to attend First team, Second team and Honorable mention honors. Aaron and Colby Dunlop with two. Pictured left to right are Scott University of Wisconsin and major in Microbiology. was selected to the All-East Bay First Team and All -NCS Second Wortham, Charles Jorgensen, Brandon Niermeyer, Luke KAJOL MAHESWARI – Kajol is a senior at Livermore High Team. He has received numerous awards including two-time team Leary, Andrew Kramer, Bryce Moy, Zachary Agrella, Nathan School with a weighted GPA of 4.44. She has earned eight varsity MVP and Most Inspirational for football. Aaron will continue his football career at Chabot Community College. Strong, Jason Webb, Colby Dunlop, Aidan Andre and Dylan letters in cross-country and track and one in soccer. Kajol made Gunderson.

STANFORD HEALTH CARE – VALLEYCARE Community Events

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To register, visit valleycare.com/events or call 1.800.719.9111 8 The Independent • May 12, 2016

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Music and dance in front of the Bankhead Theater celebrated Cinco de Mayo last week.

Photo - Doug Jorgensen The annual Tri-Valley SOCKS Bras for the Cause took place last weekend in Pleasanton. The annual event raises funds to be used in the battle against breast Drive Underway to Fill Book cancer. Shelves at Two Schools Tamara Thornell, Mrs. Livermore Ave, and the First New Mexico International, Presbyterian Church at 2020 Axis to Celebrate Opening has a platform of Child- fifth Street, Livermore. hood Literacy. The former For more information, Livermore resident is in her contact Tamara at MrsNew- Of New Health Center second year of a K-6th grade [email protected] book drive to give to the Axis Community Health community members, gov- capital campaign, and is children in a Summer School will hold a grand opening ernment representatives, now raising an additional Lunch Program in Hobbs, celebration for its new health and supporters who have $300,000 for medical equip- NM. She wants to start one center on Saturday, May helped make this project a ment and furnishings. Ma- in Livermore. She has spo- Livermore Cinemas 21 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at reality,” said Compton, Axis jor campaign supporters ken with the Marylin Ave El- www.cinemawest.com 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. in CEO. “Access to care has include Kaiser Permanente, Palo Alto Medical Founda- ementary School principal, Pleasanton. taken a huge, wonderful step Mr. Alberto Solorzano, about FIRST CLASS FOR THE Axis, a non-profit organi- forward.” tion, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare, Fremont Bank this book drive to benefit 250 PRICE OF COACH zation, provides affordable The new 24,000 sq. ft. of his Summer School Lunch health services to more than health center doubles Axis’s Foundation, and HEDCO HUGE LUXURY ROCKING SEATS Foundation. Program students. 14,000 Tri-Valley residents. service capacity for pri- Axis presently has two The public is invited to AND ELECTRIC RECLINERS Construction of the new fa- mary health care and mental additional medical clin- drop off gently used K-6 cility was recently completed health. Construction in- ic sites, one in downtown grade books at the following See Captain America: Civil War and the center is now open to volved a complete interior Pleasanton and one at Liver- locations: Livermore Valley on our new Giant Screens patients. This facility meets renovation of the existing more’s multi-services center, Tennis Club at 2000 Arroyo the growing need for health structure in order to create as well as two behavioral Road, Livermore Panama care services for low-income 27 exam rooms, 7 counsel- health sites and a Women, Bay Coffee and Tea at 152 S. and uninsured families. ing rooms and ancillary Infants and Children (WIC) Featured speakers at the service areas. The project nutrition program site. All event will include Congress- was completed by INDE current sites will remain man Eric Swalwell and Al- Architecture and general open. ameda County Supervisors contractor Oliver & Co. Founded in 1972, Axis Nate Miley and Scott Hag- Some funding for the provides quality, affordable gerty, who will join Axis $12 million project came medical, mental health, and Board Chair James Paxson from Alameda County, the substance abuse services and CEO Sue Compton for cities of Dublin, Livermore that promote the well-being the ceremony. The cer- and Pleasanton, and HUD. of all members of the com- emony will start at 1:30 pm, Most of the remainder is munity. In the last year, followed by tours of the new being financed through The Tri-Valley residents made building. California Endowment and more than 100,000 visits to one of Axis’s five locations. “This is a true milestone Capital Impact Partners. To attend the grand opening for Axis, for the people we Axis also raised $1.7 million celebration, RSVP to 925- serve, and for the many for construction through a 201-6017. May 12, 2016 • The Independent 9 SHORT NOTES

Legal & Financial and accessing government Any community member however, donations to Hope $5000 in cash prizes will be an entry form. The winning Hope Hospice presents, assistance programs such engaged in the role of fam- Hospice are greatly appreci- given out to duck sponsors. duck entries eligible for cash “Exploring Legal and Fi- as Medi-Cal and Veterans ily caregiver or expecting to ated. Tickets will be available at prizes will be announced at nancial Matters” on Satur- benefits; examining issues soon become a caregiver is the event. the conclusion of each race. day, May 14, from 9:45 a.m. surrounding elder abuse and invited to attend this class. Duck Races to Take There will be Little Individuals who submitted Light refreshments will be to noon. fraud; and implementing ad- Place at Park Duckie Races for kids 12 the winning entries are not served. This class will cover vance healthcare directives. The 24th annual Liver- years and younger. These required to be present. They information about work- Speakers include Debbie This class will be held at more Duck Races will take races are free with a parent Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark will be notified by phone. ing with professionals to Emerson, Community and place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. present. If the event is held Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin For more information, help ensure that families Family Health Educator and on Sunday, May 15 at the (2nd floor conference room). at the swimming pool, the call Betty Harvey 449-1315 receive the most accurate Hope Hospice Community Arroyo Mocho in Robertson Little Duckie Races would Education Volunteers; and Register online at Hope- or Jim Travis 321-1123. information about options Park. be cancelled. Julie Fielder, RN, Certified Hospice.com or contact Tickets printed by Camino and protection. Topics in The release of water by The races are presented this session include: es- Elder Law Attorney, Hori- Hope Hospice Community Press are five dollars per en- Zone 7 has made it possible by the Livermore Lioness tablishing powers of at- zon Elder Law. For more Education Volunteer Deb- try. They are available form to hold the races at the park. torney, guardianships and information about the Hope bie Emerson at debbiee@ Club and the Livermore Y's some Livermore school conservatorships, trusts and Hospice Family Caregiver hopehospice.com. This pro- This event is a fund- Men Club. Each duck will PTAs or write to Livermore wills; managing finances, Series, visit HopeHospice. gram is available at no cost raiser for Livermore schools have a number attached and Duck Races, POL Box 48, paying for long-term care, com. to all community members, and local non profits. Over assigned to the number on Livermore, CA 94551.

OBITUARIES Michael Martin birthday to celebrate his She is preceded in death and retirement fund trustee. Maci and Mitchel McCor- Brabec. Marietta is survived Aug 6, 1936 - March 23, 2016 life. Place and time will be by her husband of 60 years Walt’s devotions in life mick. by three sisters, Vicki Smith Michael Martin or “Big available at Yolanda Mar- Charles Alexander, Sister were God, his family and The family wishes to of Sacramento, CA, Evelyn Mike” to his old friends, tin’s Facebook page at the Dorothy Ricketts and Neph- friends, his career at Peter- extend their gratitude to all Schafer of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully at beginning of July this year. ew Dennis Ricketts.She is son, and the U.S. Marine of the wonderful citizens of and Florence Dean of Mis- his resi- survived by son Paul Al- Corps. Walt loved to drink Livermore, who have been sissippi. Marietta will be dence in Alta Jesse Wood Collier exander, daughter Dorothy fine wine and eat outstand- supportive to the family dur- greatly missed by her dog, Galt, Cal- Today we celebrate a life Soda, nephew Rick Ricketts, ing food, and will be recalled ing this difficult time. Fritz. ifornia on well lived at 103. Alta Jesse grandchildren Laurel Ak- lovingly for his generous Marietta’s passion, after Wednes- Wood Collier passed away man, Amelia Riveira and nature, business acumen, her family, was gardening. day, Marietta At every home she lived in, May 1, 2016. Tiffany Soda. She is also and talent as a teacher and Schnittker Brabec March She was loved by daugh- survived by 8 great grand- mentor. entering her gardens made 23, 2016, 5-4-1930 - 5-8-2016 you feel as if you were in ter, June, Collier Turchino, children. “You were my best Marietta Brabec, a former after a son-in- a beautiful and well-main- long, hard She was a loving woman friend,” Shannon said. “You longtime resident of Liver- tained public park. Marietta law, Lou whose family meant every- are unforgettable and will more, passed away from fought Turchi- also enjoyed cooking and battle thing to her. Marion gradu- never be replaced. You were cancer on May 8, 2016. She baking. She leaves behind a no; ated from Livermore High in the best papa in the world to resided in with Ob- grand- legacy of memories for her structive Renal Failure. He 1950. She was a beautician Justynne and Jayden and we Discov- children and grandchildren children, for many years and retired all miss you.” ery Bay, was 79 years old. Keith with the many cakes she Michael was born in from Intel Corporation. Walt’s memorial service Califor- made and decorated for Collier nia, at the Pleasanton, California on (Beth), A celebration of life will will be on May 19 at two birthdays, graduations, and August 6, 1936, in a place be held Monday May 23rd p.m. at St. Michael Catholic time of weddings. Most everyone LaVonne her death. called “the hole," familiar Collier 1:00 pm at St. Michaels hall Church in Livermore. A that knows a family member only to early immigrants 458 Maple St Livermore, celebration of life will fol- She was well has been treated to one (Larry), born in looking for a new start in Matthew Collier (Susan), Ca. low at Wente Vineyards in of Grandma’s prized Snow- the USA. He was the son Livermore at 3:30. Kansas ball Cookies. She was a vo- Libby Collier (Todd), Cindy on May 4, 1930 to Casper of Mexican immigrants Fla- Turchino, Michelle Turchino Joyce Ann Pernus Cards for Carol and racious reader who enjoyed viano and Guadalupe Martin and Irene Schnittker. She many genres of books. She Swinkels (Dan); 19 lov- Joyce Ann Pernus, 73, a Shannon may be sent to: 656 attended school in St. Leo who raised him to be as ing great grandchildren, former Pleasanton resident, Canterbury Ave., Livermore, also loved to collect flower American as apple pie with and in Wichita, Kansas, and frogs, hundreds of which Mikayla, Jessica, Nicole, passed away on February CA 94550 graduated from St. Rose a little jalapeño for spice. Jason, Michelle, Kristy, In lieu of flowers, the adorned her home. Marietta He was the second oldest of 1, 2016. She retired from Nursing School, Great Bend, enjoyed many crafts over Lucas, Dylan, Beth, Ben, the Livermore City Clerk’s family requests donations Kansas, in 1951. a large family of all boys; Sara, Jacob, Tracy, Michael, be made to the Navy-Marine the years, as well. Some of Joseph (deceased), Ernest Office prior to moving to Marietta joined the US the things she made were Lisa, Zach, David, James, Louisville, Kentucky. Corps Relief Society (www. Air Force in 1952 where she (deceased), Rudy, Freddy, Nicole and many more great, beautiful shell framed-mir- and Rene’. Joyce was born on July nmcrs.org). served as a nurse and held rors with seashells collected great grandchildren, as well 1, 1942, in San Francisco, the rank of 2nd Lieuten- His fondest memories as many loving friends and on numerous family beach revolved around his broth- California to the late Henry Lynn Block ant . She met her husband, trips, hand-decorated pots long time neighbors. Gail Brabec, while both ers and Pleasanton. He had Preceded in passing by and Mildred (Vickery) Bar- Frances Lynn Block, 67, and stepping stones for the a love for 50s music and low one. She is survived by her of Livermore, passed away were stationed at Fairchild yard, and denim quilts for husband, Benjamin Collier; Air Force Base, Spokane, and fast Fords. He married Son, Wilton Collier; friend husband of 54 years, Joel May 1, 2016 in her home family members. At Christ- Nancy Collins (deceased), Pernus, three daughters, and sur- Washington. They were mar- mastime, it was always a in life, Edward Stone; sib- ried for 62+ years, having the absolute love of his lings, Orion, Mabel, Adrian, three grandchildren. rounded well anticipated surprise to life and fathered two sons: A celebration of Joyce’s by her married in 1953. After living see what great ornament Vernon, Mary, Ida Mae, Al- in Spokane, following the Michael Joseph Martin and bert and, twin sister, Alice. life will be held from 2:00 family. Marietta had either made Anthony Flaviano Martin. births of their four children or found for each family Alta lived a full life from p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Fu- they moved to Livermore, He graduated from Amador her beginnings on the Ranch May 21st, 2016 at Robert neral member. Valley high School and soon California in 1961 where A memorial service will in Oregon House, Ca, where Livermore Community Cen- service they raised their family and after joined the Army with she and her siblings were ter, North Larkspur room will be be held for Marietta on Sat- his best friend “Mac." He Marietta worked as a nurse. urday, May 21st, noon, at born and raised; to a farm located at 4444 East Avenue held She was employed at the served in the military in the in Gridley, Ca where she Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 chemical equipment corp. as in Livermore. at Cal- Livermore Veteran’s Hos- East Ave., Livermore, CA. started her own family with In lieu of flowers, me- laghans pital before working at Val- a mechanic till his discharge Ben, Bill and June; to finally A reception will take place in 1965. morial contributions may Funeral Home on May 14, ley Memorial Hospital in after the service. Marietta settling in Vallejo, Ca in be made to the American 2016 at 1:00. Reception Livermore for many years. After returning home, 1950, where she lived until will be interred at a later date he focused his attentions Cancer Society. will follow at The Barn off Marietta & Gail lived in at the Sacramento Valley she reached the beautiful age Pacific Avenue. Sonora, California during toward raising a family in of 101 years old. National Cemetery in Dixon, the Tri-Valley, living in all Walter “Walt” Perry Lynn was born in Hay- the late 1980s to 1990s. CA. In lieu of flowers, the Alta loved to bowl Marietta’s caring and com- three cities at one time or and spent many years on Walter “Walt” Perry, age ward to Sammie and Mary family requests donations be another, and finally settling 74, died Wednesday, April Jo Noble on January 25, passionate nature made her a made in Marietta’s memory Leagues in Vallejo, rul- perfect home health care and in Livermore. He enjoyed ing the roost with her high 20, 2016 in Livermore, CA 1949. She went to high to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, fixing just about anything after a long illness. school at Granada High hospice nurse during those P.O. Box 11143, Pleasanton, scoring games. She took years. After retiring from a for anyone and most times home many ribbons and Walt is survived by his School and graduated in CA 94588, http://tvar.org/ could for that matter! He wife of 52 years, Carol Anne 1967. She went on to earn a 50 year career in nursing, RP_WebDoc.asp?ttid=160; trophies proclaiming her Marietta & Gail moved to loved to go on camping trips Woman’s Senior Champion, (Savoie) Perry; his devoted certificate in dental hygiene. or to East Bay SPCA, 8323 to the Sierra Nevada’s with daughter Shannon (Perry) Discovery Bay in 1999. Baldwin St., Oakland, CA and proudly displayed every She worked as a dental hy- Marietta was the glue his family so long as the old one of them. Thomas; granddaughters gienist for many years be- 94621, https://www.eastbay- Ford could make it. He was Justynne and Jayden; and of her family. She was the spca.org/donation. Alta lived a long, full life fore deciding to pursue child mother of four children, Joe a diehard member of Raider and passed knowing that she numerous friends and col- care. She owned and oper- Nation with the cuts and leagues. (& Cathy) of Livermore, was loved by many.She will ated a home day care for 20+ CA; David (& Carrie R.) bruises to prove it. Once be forever loved and lov- Walt was born in Valley years. She enjoyed sewing, at the Livermore bowling Springs, California on July of Kelseyville, CA; Kathy ingly missed. reading, cards and spending Eells (& Mike) of Tracy, alley, a place where Los In memory of Alta, dona- 19, 1941 to Charles and Angeles Raider games were time with her family. CA; and Butch of Citrus tions can be given to Vitas Grace Perry. After proudly Lynn is preceded in death televised, he got into a bar serving his country in the Heights, CA. She was the Hospice, to honor the care by her parents, Sammie and best ever grandmother to room brawl with of course a they provided for her. http:// United States Marine Corps foolish bigmouthed Denver from 1959 to 1963, Walt Mary Jo. her ten grandchildren: Jen- www.vitas.com/community- Lynn is survived by her nifer (& Mike R.); Daniel (& fan. Ouch for him! connection/donation-form married Carol, the love of Michael is survived by his life, on April 5, 1964. In husband Lloyd of Liver- Erin); Michael (& Kristy); specifically “East Bay Cit- Adam; Erika James (& son Michael Joseph Mar- ies, CA” or Vitas, 365 Len- 1969, he began a long and more; sister Becky Passey tin (Yolanda) Brentwood, successful career at Peterson of Knightsen; son Nicholas Nick); Kristin Van Gompel non Lane, #140, Walnut (& Gabe); Cheryl; Shannon CA, son Anthony Flaviano Creek, CA 94598. Tractor Co., the Bay Area’s Block; daughter Lori Street; Martin (Tuesday) of Galt, authorized Caterpillar deal- daughter Nanci McCormick; Eells (& Tony B.); Keith (& CA , Mikayla Martin (grand- er. In 2005, Walt retired from seven grandchildren, Kayla Liz); and Paul Eells. She also daughter) of Galt, CA, Kylie Marion Amelia the company after a decade and Emily Block, Seth and has two great-grandsons, Martin (granddaughter) of Alexander as Vice President of Finance Sierra Street and Nolan, Liam Brabec and Ethan Brentwood, CA, Sierra Marion Amelia Alexan- Martin (granddaughter) of der, 85, a lifelong Livermore Galt, CA, Rudy Martin resident passed Tuesday, (brother) of Livermore CA, April 19, 2016, in the com- Freddy Martin (brother) fort of her family home. DO THE TAKE-OUT 2-STEP & Pleasanton CA, Rene’ Mar- Born March 19, 1931 to tin (brother) Pleasanton CA. the late Jesse and Amelia Services will be held at Rasmussen. ENTER TO WIN! Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA on May Complete Burial & Cremation 20, 2016 at 11:00 am. Re- ception to follow. In addi- Services with Dignity, Quality & Value tion, a remembrance will be held in his honor on his Advance Planning Livermore Quakers Made Easy Unprogrammed Step 1. Put lids and straws in the garbage. Worship Group Deanna Moser Teri Benoit Step 2. Feed paper cups to Binny the Green Cart. Mondays, 7pm Call for a free Consultation 1886 College Ave, Livermore in-home visits available www.LivermoreQuakers.com 4167 First Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-5624 (925) 315-7170 www.grahamhitch.com FD 429 10 The Independent • May 12, 2016 SANDIA SPORTS NOTES (continued from page one) scintillators and anti-neutri- (continued from page 6) RBI double by Xavi L., scoring AJ A. high performance comput- AJ A., Jordan D. and Kyle B. helped no reactor monitoring. the intensity and mounted a comeback lead the Royals with six hits and two ing-enabled flame modeling • A historical overview of that started in the 2nd Period as Jack RBIs combined. and measurements. Hansen(1), Alex Operin (1) and Anders Sandia’s California site and Bostrom (2) all scored to take the lead. • An optical engine used its national security work. After that, the Phantoms kept the pres- Fusion Soccer Club in the CRF’s engine optimi- • A fuel-cell electric ve- sure on and never looked back as Jack zation research. added another goal and Jacob Salhoff Registration is now open online hicle, courtesy of the Cali- scored a goal to put the Phantoms in for Livermore Fusion Soccer Club • A photobioreactor filled fornia Fuel Cell Partnership, control 7-5. This was a great game as fall recreational and select soccer. Programs are available for children with growing algae destined and the Fuel Cell Mobile the Phantoms handled falling behind for biofuel and a microscope early, never panicked, made some in ages U5-U19. Visit fusionsc.org for Light, courtesy of Alter- game adjustments and never let up. more information or to register. stage to show algae preda- gy. (Outside in front of the In all, it was a great game to end the Visit the office at 1976 Fourth Street in Livermore to learn more tors at work. Bankhead Theater.) regular season: Anders Bostrom (#2), • A demonstration of the Jack Hansen (#3), Chase Parker (#5), about programs. The event will also show- Jason Cruz (#19), Thomas Nicholas SpinDx lab-on-a-disk using case Sandia’s education out- (#23), James Foulk (#30), Alexander non-biological samples. reach programs with hands- Operin (#42), Jack Eaton (#50), Em- Fall Softball • A cybersecurity booth erson Carr (#54), Jonathan Van Essen Livermore Girls Softball Asso- on scientific activities from (#57), Devin Schallitz (#65), Ryan ciation is now accepting registration featuring demonstrations of Family Science Night and Gill (#73) and Takumi Romero (#99). Spring league comes to close with a strong finish by West for the Fall Recreational season. The password cracking, comput- Expanding Your Horizons season starts in late August and goes Coast Wrath U15 Girls Soccer team coached by Kendra Perry. through October. No prior experience er forensics and encryption volunteers. Students from West Coast Soccer Wrath came out with a 5-1 Win against Ceres Earthquakes necessary. To learn more, visit the web- method comparisons. Livermore High School and West Coast Wildfire U16 girls FC00. Wrath took an early lead with 5 goals scored in the site at lgsa.org or email [email protected]. • Samples of hydrogen- Mendenhall Middle School won their Norcal Premier State Cup first half by Rachel McCarthy, Kate Wallace, Abby Hoobing, embrittled metals from San- will display their engineer- semi-final match against Stockton’s dia’s research to understand Cal Cougars, 3-2. Wildfire now ad- Savannah Seals and Katherine Auer. Wrath’s strong defense Fastpitch Tryouts ing projects. vance to finals to be held in Sacramento and goal keeper Brianne Radliff only gave up one goal late Mavericks Fastpitch, a com- and mitigate the effects of The human resources this coming weekend petitive travel ball team based out of hydrogen on different ma- department will present an- West Coast came out strong with in the second half. The entire team showed excellent effort Livermore, competes in ASA, NSA & two goals in the first 20 minutes. and soccer athleticism. For more information, go to www. USSSA tournaments. Program seeks terials. other aspect of Sandia’s Cal- The first goal came from Tori Diehl volunteers to volunteer time and of- • An overview of the Ex- ifornia site as a workplace. finishing a cross from Lynette Soto. westcoastsoccerclub.org. fer a helping hand to organizations The second goal, just 5 minutes later, plosive Destruction System Recruiters will be on hand came from Meghan Giamona who throughout the local community. (EDS) including a small- to share Sandia careers and connected with a loose ball inside the Looking for motivated, competi- Cougar’s red zone. West Coast’s third tive, dedicated players who want to scale model, examples of current job opportunities. goal came at the start of the second half play and compete at the highest level destroyed munitions and Walck said, “We invite with a perfectly placed shot from Kayla for the 2016 Spring, Summer and videos of past EDS mis- Grisham from midfield. Fall seasons. the community to share in Midway through the second half, Currently scheduling tryouts for sions. the celebration of Sandia/ the Cougars cleared a shot through our 10U, 12U and 14U programs. • Sandia-developed radi- California’s first 60 years Wildfire’s defense keeping them in To register for tryouts send emails the match. Later in the second half, the to: [email protected] or ation detection capabilities: and what we hope to achieve Cougars scored again from a penalty call 650-922-2165 R&D 100 award-winning in the next 60 years and kick making the score 3-2. Wildfire’s strong defense and aggressive offense triplet-harvesting plastic beyond.” were too much for the Cougars to overcome. As the clock wound down, Wildfire maintained possession and sealed the victory. They now face Sacramento’s Public Works Dept. to Host Open House FC Sporting Zoom in the finals. In recognition of National Public Works Week, the City of Livermore's Public Works West Coast Wildfire also remains undefeated in Norcal spring league Department will host a public showcase on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Maintenance play posting a 4-0 shutout over SMC Services Center at 3500 Robertson Park Road from 9 – 11:30 am. Stars. In a Mother’s Day match in San Mateo, Wildfire faced the Stars for the Staff from all sections of Public Works, including airport, environmental services, second time this season. Earlier in maintenance and water resources will provide information and answer questions. Visitors April, Wildfire eliminated the Stars from State Cup play with a 2-0 defeat. may complete a self-guided tour of the Maintenance Facility, view specialized equipment After a slower start to Spring like garbage trucks, fire trucks, and sewer cameras, and observe a drone demonstration. League, the West Coast Soccer 05 Krush team have started to find their Mayor John Marchand states, “Some of the City’s unheralded staff heroes are those in stride, working together to pull off two The West Coast Wildfire U16 girls won their Norcal Public Works. They maintain the streets, the sidewalks and our infrastructure that many great wins this past weekend. Krush's first game of the weekend Premier State Cup semi-final match against Stockton’s of us take for granted. They are the reason that clean water comes out of our faucets and was against cross-town rivals Liver- flows down the drains.” more Fusion Maroon. Krush limited Cal Cougars, 3-2. Wildfire now face Sacramento’s FC Fusions' chances for any shots on goal Sporting Zoom in the finals. Pictured is West Coast Adults and children are welcome at the public showcase. Learn more about the sys- in their 3-0 victory. After a few good tems and services that are vital to the community’s health, safety and comfort. For more looks at the goal, defender Kaya Whit- Center defender Miori Freeman heads above her taker connected with Presley Perez information, call 925-960-8026 or email [email protected]. who out maneuvered the goalie to score opponent to win the ball. Krush's first goal of the afternoon. Krush kept the scoring drive going but the Cardinals were just too strong. scoring Dominic Hurtado. Brandon into the second half with two more Cardinals' Parker Pompillio hit a line- Von, Tyler Delisle, Xavier Thorpe and Two Livermore Schools Recognized goals. Hailey Garvin scored from the drive triple to go with some outstanding Sam Rasmussen ended adding to the edge of the 18-yard box with a well- defense, but it was truly a group effort scoreboard before the inning ended. placed kick over the outstretched arms with all players getting at least one The Royals' defense worked like a well for Academic Achievement of the Fusion goalie. Whittaker had her hit. Cardinals' Garin Hutchings and oiled machine throughout this game. second assist of the game when Ciella Anderson Schwarer received game 4/30 - Athletics 18, Giants 14: Seals scored on ball that rolled past the balls for each going 3-3 with doubles. The Athletics beat the Giants 18-14 Two Livermore Valley Achieving Schools. This is authorized as an Interna- goalie attempting to challenge the shot. Patrick Bellhumeur also proved valu- in a very exciting game. The A’s of- Joint Unified School District the highest State accolade tional Baccalaureate World Mother's Day Sunday saw Krush able at pitcher making numerous plays fense was on fire as they had three face-off against a very physical Alli- including a spectacular unassisted five run innings. Joseph Freitas hit schools, Marylin Avenue El- that a Title I funded school School, highlighted its ance FC Shooting Star team. Seals had double play. The Cardinals' defensive a two RBI triple, and Josiah Hurd, ementary School and Joe Mi- may receive and is well de- International Baccalaure- a breakout game, scoring 4 goals with play of the game went to the Parker Shane Meyer, and Henry Gleason all assists from Makenna Galvan, Hailey to Deacon Gonzales 3rd to first force hit 2 RBI doubles. Enzo Battaglia and chell K-8 School, have been served. This recognition is ate Programme of Inquiry. Brackett and Kira Korsak. Her final with Deacon making the stretch catch Jake Follis hit RBI doubles and Cody recognized by the California a testament to the dynamic Teachers have gone through goal of the day came off a penalty and almost completing the double play. Terpstra, Dylan Garcia, and Dylan kick that the Alliance keeper managed AA Division: 4/26 - Pirates Voelker also had RBIs. On defense, Department of Education as leadership, hardworking extensive training to become to block, but Seals rushed in to get the 7, Rockies 2: Pirates took the lead the A’s Jake Follis made a diving catch Title I Academic Achieving staff, incredible students, authorized to teach the In- rebound and scored. Katelyn Cainey early and didn’t stop in a win over the at short stop to make the third out in started off the scoring for the day, Rockies. Rylan Kohndrow and Nolan an inning. Schools. and supportive communities ternational Baccalaureate’s knocking in a goal after an Alliance Armanino both got base hits in the 1st Majors: 4/23 - Giants 4, Royals 9: This distinction is given they serve,” said Bowers. specialized curriculum. deflection from Perez's initial shot inning with 2 RBIs each. Matteo Lortie The Giants came out firing, but couldn't attempt. Goalies Brackett and Jillian had the hit of the game with a home hang on to the lead, ending up on the to schools that have been Each school’s application Barth played strong throughout the run for 2 RBIs. The Pirates pitching, losing side of a 9-4 ballgame against the honored as Gold Ribbon highlights a specific pro- day, only allowing one goal for the including Riley Lombardo, Jayden Royals. The top of the first saw the Gi- afternoon, off a penalty kick from right Pimental, Kaden Temores and Dustin ants take an early lead, 3-0. The Giants' Schools, and also receive gram that is representative Creek Hill Farm outside the 18-yard box. Final Score: Driscoll shut down the Rockies, giv- attack began with a single from Ryan federal Title I funds that aid of the excellence throughout Horseback Riding Lessons, Krush 5, Alliance 1. ing up only 2 runs. The game ball was J. A single by Jacob R. then moved the school. U13G 2003 Girls West Coast awarded to Matteo Lortie for hitting Ryan J. from first to second. Tyler L. in meeting the educational Training, Boarding, Koas (6-0-2) continued spring sea- his 1st home run of the season. singled, scoring Ryan J. Dominic J. hit needs of students living at Marylin Avenue Elemen- son in the Nor Cal Premier League. AAA Division: 4/20 - Giants 14, a two-run double. The Giants were led Summer Camps, Sales Saturday Kaos played Alliance from Cardinals 12: The Giants outlasted by Tyler L's hitting. Tyler L. went 2-3, or below the poverty level. tary School highlighted the Hayward California had a rematch of the Cardinals in a high-scoring af- drove in one and scored one run. He “Congratulations to Data Team process for using www.creekhillfarms.com the first game of the season where the fair, 14-12. Giants' Justin Matchett's singled in the first inning and doubled game was tied 4-4. Kaos continues to excellent pitching started the game in the third inning. In the first, the Roy- Marylin Avenue Elementary formative assessments to keep an average of 4 goals a game off strong coupled with great fielding als scored on an error, plating Tanner School and Joe Michell K-8 drive instructional practice. but defense was the difference in this by Hunter Diemert for a an out at first. O. Tanner G. was hot from the plate (925) game. Led by goalie Hayley Miller, Joseph Bellah fielded the ball to Hunter for the Royals. Tanner went 2-3 and School,” says Superinten- Dedicated teaching staff de- defenders Kiara Rodriguez, Mercedes Diemert at first for the out. Andrew scored two runs. He singled in the first dent Kelly Bowers. “In ad- voted many hours to honing Valaverde, Kelsey Brumm, Kassidy James came in and continued to pitch and fifth innings. Chanston B. had an 337-5375 Brackett, Kathryn Reid, and Gabi strikes. Will Mullen worked tirelessly impressive outing against the Giants dition to being awarded the the data team process. Casillas, Kaos shut down Alliance behind the plate as catcher. The Giants' lineup. Chanston B. held the Giants 2016 California Gold Ribbon Joe Michell, which is potent offense where the rest of the batting lineup was strong with a triple hitless over three innings, allowed no team could play their possession style and a double for RBIs from Will Mul- earned runs, walked none and struck Distinction, both schools of soccer which eventually broke down len and multiple base hits from Justin out four. The Royals never surrendered have received the additional Alliance leading to 4 goals. Matchett, Mateo Bullis and Morgan the lead after the fourth inning, scor- Sunday, the Kaos girls played for Merchel, and Andrew James. Steal- ing five runs on a fielder's choice, a honor of being named 2016 their mothers. They took the kickoff ing home was the strategy of the day groundout by Brett W., and an RBI Exemplary Title I Academic and scored 37 seconds into the game for Mateo Bullis, Justin Matchett and triple by James F. They took the lead and continued to apply the pressure on Andrew James with a number of runs in the fourth inning on an RBI triple Castro Valley. A pass back indirect free scored by quick and attentive runners by James F. The Royals piled on two kick enabled Castro Valley to score to from third. Other notable Cardinals' more runs in the bottom of the fifth. bring the team close to 2-1 then Kaos hits were from Colin Lyons with a base A passed ball scored Tanner O. to get added 2 more to not only stay unde- hit scoring 2 RBI's. The Cardinals had the Royals on the board in the inning Workshop feated, but keep their goal average at 4 strong pitching from Patel and good and ending the game with a 9-4 win goals and remain in 4th place. hits from Tommy Brown including a in the sixth. scoring run at home after getting hit 4/26 - Royals 12, Red Sox0: With On Ranching from a line drive from his school buddy, nine runs in the first three innings, the and shortstop, Will Mullen. Royals left no doubt about the eventual for Profit Livermore Little League outcome. An RBI single by Xavi L., Livermore Little League results: 4/25 - Athletics 13, Pirates 8: The Pirates beat the Athletics 13-8. On of- a two-run double by Kyle B., an RBI T-BalL: 4/29 - Rockies vs Reds: single by Tyler O., an error, a two-run A workshop on ranching It was really windy on the field that fense for the Athletics, Henry Gleason had an RBI single and RBI double double by Brett W., and a two-run for profit will be held from day…the game only lasted 2 innings. double by Louis W. in the first inning Playing defense was only fun if you and Ryan Meyer an RBI single. After reaching base on walks, Dylan Voelker, fueled the Royals' offense early. Xavi 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thurs., were on the infield. Rockies' Darren L., Tyler O., Riley S. and Brett W. Bruan playing 3rd base had a great Enzo Battaglia, Cody Terpstra, Shane May 26 by the Alameda Meyer, Noah Roe, and Josiah Hurd helped lead the Royals. They combined stop by falling on the ball. Rockies' for eight hits and seven RBIs. Tyler O. County Resource Conserva- Anthony Oliva playing 2nd base scored runs. On defense, the A’s Dylan Voelker pitched a scoreless inning and got a hit in each of his three at bats. The tion District. grabbed a bouncing ball and throw it Royals' Tanner G. kept the Red Sox off to 1st base. Rockies' Grant Perotti as had a nice infield catch at 2nd base. 4/28 - Royals 18, Blue Jays 2: the scoreboard for all four innings he "Putting Profit Back Into Restaurant pitcher made several great stops and was on the rubber. He pitched a shutout, ran the ball to home plate to record Caden Sullivan hit and pitched the Ranching, One Business at Royals to a 18-2 victory over the allowing no opposing players to cross For Sale an out. When the Rockies were up to the plate on three hits while ringing up a Time," will be presented bat Clark Newton, Nile Cassett, Lily Blue Jays. Caden racked up 4 RBI's on three hits. He tripled in the second five. 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Special guest speakers at Thursday’s ribbon cutting will program about the holidays on our mailing list, they will help those less fortunate; Interfaith Interconnect include Livermore Mayor John Marchand. A graduate of of Christian, Jewish, Muslim be notified of future activi- to value education, fam- partners with Pleasanton's the program will also share her story. and Buddhist religions. Gas- ties. There is no charge for ily and community; and to SEED (Seeking Education “Shepherd’s Gate is a comprehensive faith-based ten and Awwal were happily any of our activities." live a balanced life," says Equity and Diversity), a pro- program that enables women and children devastated by surprised at the community Gasten's past has given Gasten. "Several quotations gram that educates teachers homelessness or domestic violence to rebuild their lives,” interest and high attendance. her a compassionate under- from the Talmud and from and administrators about re- said Shepherd’s Gate Executive Director, Steve McRee. Other interfaith events standing of the challenges Jewish sages have impacted ligious and cultural diversity “Every month, on average, we receive 200 cries for help, soon followed: two "Three immigrants and refugees me strongly, including, 'If I in their schools. In addition, cries we desperately want to be able to answer. Our Life Weddings and a Reception" encounter in a new country. am not for myself, who will Gasten started the Eyewit- Center will allow us to expand our services and our capacity events, the first in 2012, "My parents and I came be for me? If I am only for nesses to History Speakers to serve even more women and children in need.” depicting Protestant, Jew- to the U.S. with only $75 in myself, what am I? If not Bureau, in which speakers “It’s an educational space,” McRee said, “We have three ish and Muslim weddings, German marks, and had to now, when?' visit schools to share their classrooms where women learn everything from parent- and the second in 2015, start our lives over again," "Interfaith Interconnect personal stories of historical ing skills to how to manage their finances. Our childcare depicting Hindu, Catholic says Gasten of their arrival functions through a leader- events. includes a Play Therapy room since children are rehabili- and Buddhist weddings; in Chicago. "I didn’t know ship committee, composed "Being born during Hit- tating here too. annual picnics hosted each the language or the way of a representative and al- ler’s rule in Germany, re- There is a Youth room for our older children and a September to coincide with big-city kids acted. My par- ternate from each of the membering the propaganda- Library where women can access resources to guide them the United Nations' Inter- ents found menial jobs and 16 participating congrega- driven hatred of the Jews, towards recovery. Everything revolves around meeting the national Day of Peace; and I went to a daycare center tions," she adds. "We meet and seeing most of my fa- needs of our residents so they can transform their lives.” concerts featuring the songs, after school. Because I spoke monthly, and when we have ther’s family wiped out in Shepherd’s Gate first opened its doors in 1984 as a small music, chants and dances of German, the other children a special project, a commit- the Holocaust, has driven home on Portola Avenue. It has since expanded to two diverse religious groups. would call me a Nazi. Fortu- tee is formed to work on it. me to get involved when I campuses, in Livermore and Brentwood, providing reha- "At our first interfaith nately, an older boy became There is no paid staff; we are see a group singled out for bilitative care to women fleeing abuse and homelessness. concert, 'Sharing Our Mu- my protector and that prob- all volunteers." persecution," says Gasten. sic,' held at Asbury United lem went away." Religion Chats, open to "When I speak at schools Methodist Church, Congre- That episode is chron- all, are hosted on the 2nd about being a survivor of gation Beth Emek perform- icled under "My Hero" in Wednesday of each month the Holocaust, I end by ers sang and played 'Havah Gasten's 2002 book, "An at 5 p.m. Each talk presents saying, 'Democracy is not a Nagilah' (let us rejoice). Accidental American: Mem- a different topic introduced spectator sport.' We must be Women in the audience ories of an Immigrant Child- by two invited speakers, part of keeping the values of arose from their seats and hood." It is available on then explored further within our country alive, and that danced the hora. A group of Amazon in paperback and small groups. Past topics includes helping refugees young Indian girls in beau- Kindle editions. have included, "What does who come to the U.S. to tiful, classical Indian dance "My parents and I came your faith or culture teach find hope and better lives for costumes from the Kalaikoil from Nieder-Ohmen, a tiny about the afterlife?" and their families." Dance and Arts Academy village in northeastern Ger- "How does your faith or cul- To learn more, visit www. joined them," says Gasten. many where my father had ture deal with the death of a interfaithinterconnect.wee- "The group of young girls been a cattle dealer. In Chi- loved one?" Recently, speak- bly.com, or Interfaith Inter- and the women of all ages cago, the only cattle were the ers from the Church of Jesus connect on Facebook. and cultures danced around carcasses in the meat-pack- Christ of Latter-Day Saints A short reception will the church. It was truly a ing plants," says Gasten. "At and an American Indian tribe follow the program for con- joyful interfaith moment." first, we were completely addressed, "What does your versation and refreshments. On Sunday, May 22, all at a loss in the culture of faith or culture teach about There is no charge, but dona- are invited to attend "Shared a large American city. For creation?" tions will be accepted. Reg- Values among Faiths," dur- example, my parents had Religion Chats alternate istration through Eventbrite ing which a panel of speak- read about Al Capone in the between worship-commu- is requested to ensure ad- ers will discuss their re- German newspapers, and nity locations in Livermore equate amounts of refresh- spective faiths, including for our first weeks here, my and Pleasanton. For infor- ments and handouts. Sign Buddhism, Christianity, mother would pull me into a mation on upcoming lo- up at http://sharedvalues. Hinduism, Islam, and Juda- doorway whenever she saw cations and topics, or to eventbrite.com. ism. The event is free, and a large black sedan. She was sign up for mailings, email takes place from 2-4 p.m. at sure that one of Al Capone’s interfaith.interconnect@ St. Bartholomew’s Episco- henchmen would shoot us on gmail.com. pal Church, 678 Enos Way, the street." "At Interfaith Intercon- Livermore. The program Gasten, a Livermore resi- nect events, no political will include a Q & A period dent since 1963, worked issues are discussed," says followed by a reception. as a parent educator for 50 Gasten. "We want attendees

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Program Features 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Patricia Boyle “A Tale of Two Cities,” Livermore-Amador Sympho- ny’s final concert of its fifty-third season, will take place 8 p.m. May 21 at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, with Lara Webber conducting. The evening begins in bustling New York City with Three Dance Episodes from Leonard Bernstein’s musical “On the Town.” The next selection shifts to a quiet eve- ning in Knoxville, Tennessee as soprano Heidi Moss joins the orchestra for Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915.” The concert will close in the countryside with the music of Georges Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne Suites No. 1 and 2.” Webber describes the lively opening: “‘On The Town’ was Bernstein’s first full length musical. The Three Dance Episodes are taken from the show. This suite of dances was premiered by the San Francisco Symphony in 1946, with Bernstein conducting. “Bernstein's music transports the audience to the bois- terous energy of New York City in the 1940s. With strong, Pleasanton Chamber compelling rhythms, interwoven seamlessly with jazz elements, Bernstein captures the essence of this time and place brilliantly. We follow the exploits of Gabey, a vul- Players to Take Audience nerable young sailor, as he imagines himself transformed into ‘The Great Lover.’ In ‘Lonely Town’ the longing and on a 'Pastoral Journey' sorrow of unrequited love is the theme. Finally, our heroes

The locally-based Pleasanton Chamber Players (continued on page 10) Heidi Moss perform a luscious afternoon concert of classical chamber music at the intimate Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Sunday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. The program, “Pastoral Journey,” presents a Livermore Valley Film Festival Opens with Local unique grouping of works which draws on intimate connections to nature. Works by English composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Frederick Delius are Premiere of 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' paired with those of Russian composers Evgeny Gol- ubev and David Finko. According to PCP founder The Livermore Valley has influenced genera- Infinity” at the Bankhead physicists, Albert Einstein and current Artistic Director Dominique Piana, the Film Festival, “Where Sci- tions in computer science, Theater is the film’s exclu- and Niels Bohr. “Chasing programming is “united by the charms of folk poetry, ence Meets Art,” officially economics and astronomy. sive local area screening. Shadows” focuses on one a passionate sense of time and place, and deep roots opens Friday, May 13, “The Man Who Knew The Red Carpet Premiere, man’s dedicated quest to in the earthly realm.” 2016, 6 p.m. at the Bank- which includes a pre-show experience the next total The selections span the entire 20th century: head Theater. The Red reception, is limited to just eclipse despite the nearly Vaughan Williams’ well-loved On Wenlock Edge for Carpet Premiere features 250 guests. Nearly half insurmountable challenges tenor, piano, and string quartet from 1909; the rarely the exclusive local area the filmmakers who have presented by Mother Na- performed Delius String Quartet from 1916-17; Gol- screening of “The Man submitted entries for the ture. ubev’s wonderful Quintet (1953) for harp and string Who Knew Infinity” and film festival, as well as a The two films will be quartet, which was inspired by the famous Bolshoi special guest appearance number of local dignitaries, followed at 11:30 a.m. by a harp virtuoso Vera Dulova. by Broadway actress and have committed to attend. screening of “Lights, Cam- Of special note is the premiere of Russian émigré comedian Julie Halston. LVFF events begin at era, Independence,” which David Finko’s song cycle Passages in the Wind in Award-winning actors 10 a.m. May 13 with the documents the experiences a new version for tenor and harp, based on fifteen Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel showing of two documenta- of six special needs adults poems by American poet John Gracen Brown. Finko star in the story of World ries. “A Beautiful Equation” who traveled the country composed the cycle in 1994, originally scored for War I-era mathematics follows eight grandmothers learning all aspects of tenor voice and piano. The Firehouse concert will prodigy Srinivasa Ramanu- as they rehearse for and filmmaking as part of Joey (continued on page 6) jan, whose groundbreaking perform a unique presenta- Travolta’s Future Films work in pure mathematics tion about two renowned (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • May 12, 2016

Speaker's Talk Will Focus on 'Illustrating Chevron'

Museum on Main presence in both the West Tickets are $10 Gen- welcomes Chevron his- and California through eral Admission, $7 Seniors torian John C. Harper to World War II. Those lucky (65+)/Students (with valid Pleasanton for “An Evening enough to get tickets to this ID), $5 Members. Tickets with John C. Harper” at the presentation will be visually may be purchased online at Firehouse Arts Center on dazzled by artwork depict- www.museumonmain.org, Tuesday, May 10th at 7pm ing California landscapes at Museum on Main during in the evening, with doors done for the Standard Oil regular operating hours or opening at 6:30pm. Bulletin, as well as, rarely by phoning the museum at John C. Harper will be seen historic photographs (925) 462-2766. Tickets sharing his presentation en- of Chevron and California. may be available at the titled “Illustrating Chevron; There are only a handful event subject to availabil- Artwork depicting female service members raising The Early Landscape of a of tickets left for this very ity. Cash, check, Visa and United States flag, artist unknown, image is from an California Company.” As special presentation. The MasterCard accepted. Army Historical Society publication. the corporate historian for museum is encouraging For more information Chevron, Harper will use people to get their tickets on the Ed Kinney Speakers Special Program at Museum artwork and historical im- now before it is too late! Image of Cover of the Series visit www.museu- ages to discuss the Chevron All events are general 1937 Standard Oil Bulletin, monmain.org or phone Looks at 'Women in War' Corporate Archive, the seating at the Firehouse provided by Chevron Museum on Main at (925) first 50 years of Chevron’s Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Corporate Archive. 462-2766. The Museum on Main will present a special pro- history, and the company’s road Avenue, Pleasanton. gram on the evening of May 20th entitled, “Women in War: Work in a Man’s World.” In honor of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, the museum will explore the history and experiences of women in war FILM FESTIVAL and shed light on the often untold stories of the women (continued from front page) who served in Vietnam. program. Travolta, the for each category, as well In addition to the The museum will host a panel of five local women brother of actor John as Best SF Bay Area, lecture on Friday, a panel who served during the Vietnam War. They will share Travolta, will attend the Direction, Story/Script, workshop on “Indepen- their unique stories and experiences having worked film’s screening and the Editing, Cinematography dent Film - From Concept for Army Special Services, the Red Cross, the U.S. Red Carpet Premiere. He and Performance. to Completion” will be Embassy, and Vietnamese hospitals. After sharing their will present the Best of According to LVFF offered on Saturday May stories, the panel will answer questions from the audi- Fest award in the Social/ Director Lynn Monica, 14th. A panel of five local ence and discuss the impact the war had on their lives Health/Disability Issues the premiere of “The filmmakers, moderated by after coming home. In addition to the panel discussion, category on Sunday eve- Man Who Knew Infinity” Adam Reeves, will focus the museum will show excerpts from the Emmy award ning. Also on Friday will represents a perfect fit on all aspects of making winning documentary “Dear America; Letters Home be “Scoring the Muse: for the festival’s goal to an independent film from From Vietnam” which features panelist Cathleen Cor- The Power of Music focus on how science and creating a story treatment, dova’s letters. in Film,” an afternoon technology have become writing the script, manag- The program will be held in the museum’s gallery lecture by award-winning deeply entrenched in both ing a shooting schedule, space, which is currently displaying Steven Burchik’s composer Joseph Julian the stories we tell and the casting, shooting, budgets, photographs in the exhibit An Ordinary Year, An Ex- Gonzales. methods we use to tell post, and distribution. On traordinary Time, Photographs from a Tour in Viet- Although Friday’s them. “With this region’s Sunday, “Elements of Film- nam, as well as uniforms and artifacts dating from the events and the Red deep history of scientific making - Creating Compel- Spanish-American War to recent wars in Afghanistan Carpet Premiere mark and other rules, the teams research through the labs ling Stories and Characters” and Iraq. the official opening of started at the Bankhead and local companies, brings together a panel of The museum will open its doors on May 20th at the three-day festival, the Theater on Friday evening, many residents in the Bay Area filmmakers with 5:30 pm for an opening reception with refreshments. City of Livermore has al- May 6, 2016 and spread out community are involved moderator Deanna Horvath The panel discussion will follow, beginning promptly ready been an active par- across Livermore to create in, connected with, or to discuss how to bring to at 6:30 pm. Tickets are free, but space is limited and ticipant through LVFF’s and submit a 3-5 minute just fascinated by math, life characters and stories pre- registration is required. Please call the museum or 48-hour Filmmakers short film in just 48 hours. science and technol- that will capture the audi- stop by to reserve a spot. Crush Competition held The submissions will be ogy. LVFF provides a ence’s imagination. For more information phone the Museum on Main the previous weekend. screened and judged during welcome opportunity to Venus include the Bank- at (925) 462-2766. The Museum on Main is located at More than a dozen teams the festival. Awards given experience these topics head Theater, Vine Cinema, 603 Main Street in historic downtown Pleasanton. It of all ages, from student at the closing event on through the art form of and i-GATE. For more is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from through adult, partici- Sunday evening, May 15th, film, not just by viewing information, a list of films, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 pated in the time-limited where awards for all film the work of others, but by daily schedule, and pricing p.m. For more information about current exhibits and filmmaking challenge. categories in the festival learning about and tak- information for VIP, full, programs, visit the Museum’s web site at www.museu- Provided with a theme, will be presented. Among ing part in the many and and day passes visit www. monmain.org or call (925)462-2776 key visual elements the awards will be Best of varied aspects of film- livermorefilm.org that had to be included, Fest and Audience Choice making.”

May 12, 2016 • The Independent 3 Smuin Ballet Brings Dance Series Two to Bankhead Smuin Ballet returns implications, celebrating its Land was described by the to the Bankhead Theater abundance and its essential San Francisco Chronicle with the final program of role in life. The resident as “moving” and “impres- its 22nd season, Dance choreographer for Atlanta sive,” when it made its Bay Series Two. The evening Ballet, Pickett has set her Area premiere at Smuin performance scheduled works on companies around Ballet in October of 2013. for Sunday, May 22. 2016 the world including Boston According to Kylián, “The at 7:00 p.m. will feature Ballet, Washington Ballet, title Return to a Strange Oasis, a world premiere by Louisville Ballet, Dance Land conveys the step from acclaimed choreographer Theatre of Harlem, Sem- one form of existence into Helen Pickett, set to an peroper/Dresden Ballet, and another. The substance, original score by “House of Vienna State Opera, among which bodies are made of, Cards” composer Jeff Beal. many others. has always existed on the A lyrical and reverent ode Return to a Strange to water, Pickett’s powerful (continued on page 4) new work is both timely and universal. The series also includes the return of Jirí Kylián’s Return to a Strange Land. Set on six dancers, the work combines classical ballet and swiftly-changing geo- metric poses in a medita- tion on loss, healing, and hope, created as a tribute Photo - Chris Hardy to Kylián’s mentor John mark style and physicality with wit and elegance. Oasis, a world premiere Cranko. Also on the bill is film festival 216 with the music of Antonio For Dance Series Two, set to an original score. A Where Science meets Art Val Caniparoli’s Tutto Ec- Vivaldi. Caniparoli’s work choreographer Helen nearly 30-minute work in cetto il Lavandino (every- celebrates the versatility of Pickett and “House of four parts, Oasis explores thing but the kitchen sink), the Smuin dancers, blend- Cards” composer Jeff the concept of water in Livermore Valley Cimarrón which marries his trade- ing high-energy athleticism Beal join forces to create its many incarnations and Film Festival grammy-nominateD where Science meetS art colombian enSemble Karen Marguth Performs with Le Jazz Hot mAy 13—15 Wed mAy 18 7:30pm Karen Marguth will fourth grade to choose an return to the Bankhead instrument to learn, she se- Theater for a single perfor- lected the flute and played mance with Le Jazz Hot on in band throughout middle Friday evening, May 20, school, before switching to 2016 at 8:00 p.m. choir in high school. Ac- Marguth, who grew up cording to Marguth, choir in Livermore, has been director Jim Brockman was Karen Marguth Sandia National called “one of the finest a wonderful leader, his high Laboratories expectations and challeng- & Le Jazz Hot American jazz vocalists” by Sublime Swinging Jazz Community Event Jazz Times. Her repertoire ing music choices pushed SPeakerS, hanDS-on Science his students to excel. Fri mAy 20 8pm ranges from classic to con- Sat mAy 21 10am-2pm temporary with touches of At home, Marguth was Latin, Brazilian, and Ameri- exposed to all kinds of can funk music. Marguth music and remembers being LVPAC Presents has invited bassist Kevin particularly taken by Ella Season Fitzgerald’s sound and style Announcement Hill to join her for this per- Party formance. The pair’s recent from an early age. Although that introduction prompted and album, “Just You, Just Me,” Tesla Car Drawing is a collection of bass and a lifelong interest in jazz voice duos that puts their Karen Marguth vocals, the opportunity to Become a Member! distinctive blues and swing Livermore and attended to be a rich environment for learn how to improvise was Smuin Ballet styling on such songs as Joe Michell Elementary, learning about music; she not available to her as a entertaining 2016-17 SeaSon launch Party & teSla Drawing “I’m Beginning to See the Mendenhall Middle School, experimented with percus- young vocalist. As Marguth evocative anD original Light,” “I Got It Bad (And Granada High School, and sion instruments and was says, “A jazz choir would Sun mAy 22 7pm Wed mAy 25 6pm That Ain’t Good),” and “It’s California State Univer- learning to read rhythmic have been the place to learn Alright With Me.” sity East Bay. Growing up, notation in second grade. that, and it's rare that there 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore Marguth was raised in Marguth found Livermore Given the opportunity in (See MARGUTH, page 5) 4 The Independent • May 12, 2016 Community of Character Award Winners Announced This year’s Juanita Haugen Awards recipients exhibit the values of the Community of Character through their great exam- ples of service, while living the values of Responsibil- ity, Compassion, Self-Dis- cipline, Honesty, Respect and Integrity. The recipi- ents are Becky Dennis, Don Lewis, Marie Stapleton, and Friends of the Plesanton Library. Becky Dennis was inter- Becky Dennis ested in saving the hillside Don Lewis and views on the west side His mission is to inspire of Pleasanton, leading to and empower audiences to becoming active in commit- achieve their dreams. His tees to save the ridgelands, music brings a message of while allowing land owners hope, respect and com- to make a reasonable return munity. He spreads his on their investment, while goodwill throughout our preserving access for hik- community with his inspir- Friends of the Pleasanton Library ers. ing and uplifting music by She served as a mem- performing free of charge to and games) for the fam- Spring and Fall book sale gen. Juanita, co-founder ber of the Pleasanton City many organizational events, ily. One of Marie's greatest each year, as well as a of the Pleasanton Com- Council from 1993 to celebrations and school assets is her humility. She continuous book sale in the munity of Character 2002. Even after leaving activities. He works hard never seeks the limelight, library. program, believed that part the council, she has been at spreading his joy through she just does what she can They also provide of Pleasanton’s success is an advocate for affordable music and gives selflessly, to make a difference in her a large core of regular due to its compassionate housing, serving on boards often without thought of community and in the lives volunteers to supplement citizens and those people Marie Stapleton of Citizens for a Caring reward. He has inspired of those around her. existing library staff. Many who volunteer throughout Community, Pleasanton many in our community Friends of the Pleasan- volunteer regularly sched- our community. Her vision Luncheon 11:30 a.m at the Gardens, Kottinger Place with his love, compassion ton Library works tire- uled hours. was to remind people to Pleasanton Veterans Hall. Redevelopment Task Force and positive messaging lessly in the community Their efforts have helped model ethical standards The luncheon reservation and Tri-Valley Housing Op- through his music. and improves the services to result in the City of of behavior within their form is available online at portunity Center. Marie Stapleton and of the Pleasanton City Pleasanton Library being communities, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce She works tirelessly for her husband Padraig, Library by their fundraising one of the most respected home’s and to extend these website www.pleasanton. seniors as president of the originally from Ireland, efforts, gifts to the library and well used libraries in traits outside our commu- org or through the Commu- board of Senior Support of are raising their family in and being a model for the area. nity as they travel and meet nity of Character website the Tri-Valley. Pleasanton. Marie, who has other libraries in the area. The Juanita Haugen other people throughout the at www.communityofchar- Lesser known activities a background in computer They annually raise about Community of Character world. acter.org . Cost of the include personally deliver- science and math, left the $60,000 which is channeled Award is named in honor of This year’s Juanita luncheon is $35 and is open ing singing telegrams to workforce to raise her three back into the library in the a longtime Pleasanton Uni- Haugen Community of to the public, friends of the raise the spirit of individu- children. She currently form of materials, library fied School District Board Character Award recipi- recipients are encouraged als needing a lift and plant- serves as PTA President and services and programs. Member and community ents will be honored at the to attend and support the ing native plants from seed helps wherever needed in The Friends sponsor a volunteer, Juanita Hau- Wed,nesday, May 18, 2016 recipients. transforming her backyard her kids' schools and other into a drought tolerant activities. When Marie showcase. sees a need, she is the first Don Lewis is a vocalist/ to step forward to fill it. SMUIN BALLET keyboard artist, composer When she hears about a (continued from page 3) and educator and pioneer in family in need, she mobi- other side: the unconscious. ballet Munchen, Tokyo of movement: modern graph for the company electronic musical instru- lizes others to help provide To live is to become con- Ballet, and more. dance, ethnic dance, social and perform as a principal ment design. He became for them. When a friend scious. To die is to return to Val Caniparoli’s Tutto dance, and even ice skat- character dancer. one of the pioneers in was diagnosed with breast the other land: the strange Eccetto il Lavandino ing. Caniparoli is most The Bankhead Theater is synthesizer use and technol- cancer, Marie was quick to land of one’s origin.” The (everything but the kitchen closely associated with San located at 2400 First Street ogy. He has performed at step in and make sure meals artistic director of Nether- sink) made its world pre- Francisco Ballet, his artistic in downtown Livermore. concerts world-wide and were provided and the kids lands Dance Theatre (NDT) miere in honor of Smuin home for more than 40 Tickets to all programs can as a soloist with many were taken care of. When from 1975 to 1999, Kylián Ballet’s 20th Anniversary years, where he began his be purchased at the box symphony orchestras. He a family was in need of has created nearly 100 season in 2014. Caniparoli career under the co-artistic office, online at www.bank- has delighted thousands of clothes for their kids, Marie original works for NDT, has created a body of work directorship of Lew Chris- headtheater.org, by calling school children across the cleaned out her own kids' Stuttgart Ballet, Paris Opera that is rooted in classicism tensen and Michael Smuin. 373-6800 or via the new US and Canada with his closets and provided a new Ballet, Bayeriches Staats- but influenced by all forms He continues to choreo- LVPAC mobile app. musical assemblies. wardrobe (and even toys May 12, 2016 • The Independent 5 MARGUTH (continued from page 3) Review: A Raisin in the Sun are jazz choirs at high schools or even at colleges. Riveting Portrayal of the African-American Experience It's unfortunate, because the voice is an instrument too. Most jazz camps and By Carol Graham things easy for everybody?" summer programs also The cast is only nine. says Mama. "Well, then, ignore the voice-as-instru- The setting, one. Yet from you ain't through learn- ment, so vocalists who these modest numbers ing—because that ain't the could become great jazz comes a play that is deeply time at all. It's when he's at singers don't have many stirring - both tender and his lowest and can't believe opportunities to develop fierce, heartbreaking and in hisself 'cause the world their jazz chops.” Her own hopeful, bygone and cur- done whipped him so. focus on singing jazz came rent. When you starts measuring later when she had the A riveting production somebody, measure him opportunity to stand in as of the Tony-nominated "A right, child, measure him vocalist for the Blue Street Raisin in the Sun" opened right. Make sure you done Jazz Band around 2000. In at Las Positas College on taken into account what learning their repertoire, May 6, with upcoming hills and valleys he come she began working spe- performances on May 13 through before he got to cifically on developing her and 14 at 8 p.m., and May wherever he is." jazz vocal style. 15 at 2 p.m. In that moment, it's as A performer and Under the excellent though Mama is talking to entertainer throughout direction of Edris Cooper- all of us, reminding us to her life, Marguth’s profes- Anifowoshe, the play grabs sional background includes rise to the highest calling of the audience by the hands choreographing, directing humankind. and performing in regional in the first act and doesn't Photo - Doug Jorgensen "This show gives us a theatres and touring shows, let go until the door of the Much of the action takes place around the family's table. taste of the willpower it has in addition to singing in cramped South Side of taken African Americans to al period in the lives of the the stage for escalating children and the hope that rock, blues, folk, and jazz Chicago apartment closes rise in society," said Hill. bands. She has also done for the final time. Youngers, a poor African- drama that is lightened by they will love and support "For that matter, there is voice-overs, studio work, The title is taken from American family who may moments of humor. each other." something in this show and taught dance and the- the poem Harlem, by have gained a way out "We have so many new When Walter loses a that applies to every single atre for grades 4 through Langston Hughes: "What of poverty via a $10,000 actors involved who have huge portion of the insur- person who will come. It is 12. Marguth moved back happens to a dream de- life insurance check. But worked their tails off to ance money, Beneatha truly a masterpiece." to Livermore last sum- ferred? Does it dry up like a family members clash over show us how great they rails against him, inspiring Tickets are $15 for mer, making it her home raisin in the sun?" conflicting ideas of how the are," said Costumer Amber Mama's moving response. general admission, and $10 base while she continues The play, like the poem, money should be spent. Hill. "In addition, working "Child, when do you for students and seniors. to perform at festivals and addresses African Ameri- Walter Lee Younger is with a renowned director think is the time to love To learn more, visit www. venues across the country. cans' restricted access to the portrayed by Alex Moore like Edris was a real taste of somebody the most? When laspositascollege.edu/per- One of the final per- American dream. who brilliantly captures the professional theater." they done good and made formingarts. formances in the current "The first time I read simmering frustration of a The show's gripping ac- LVPAC Presents season, the script I felt emotional man long constrained by so- tion is heightened through Karen Marguth will be fol- because life is not fair for ciety. His sister, Beneatha, use of the campus's black lowed by Smuin Ballet on many of us," said Scenic is played by Kimbria box theater, located in the Sunday, May 22nd, Rudy Designer Phillip Gallegos. Mitchell, in a performance Barbara F. Mertes Center Teen Sing-Along Planned at Colombini and the Unau- "I am Hispanic, but Lor- that reveals an intelligent, for the Arts. Black box thorized Rolling Stones on progressive mind still allows smaller audiences to the Livermore Library Saturday, June 11th, and raine Hansberry's story let me see and sympathize with tinged with the idealism move closer to - or be a part on Monday evening, June of youth. Walter's wife, of - the dramatic action. Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie as they show you 13th, the Preservation Hall a hopeful black family's Ruth, is depicted by the For A Raisin in the Sun, this a whole new world. A special teen sing-along screening of Jazz Band returns for their struggle, as well as with the classic 1992 animated movie musical will be screened fourth visit to the Bank- women's struggles." immensely talented Phaedra intimate format brings the Johnson, who manages to audience into the Youngers' at the Livermore Library. This after-hours program starts head Theater. Hansberry, the first black just before closing on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 5:30pm at simultaneously convey a living room. The Bankhead Theater woman to write a play per- the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. is located at 2400 First formed on Broadway, was character both world-weary "My favorite scene is Teens in middle and high school are invited to attend. Street in downtown Liver- just 29 when A Raisin in and yearning. Mama, the when Mama is talking to Attendees are encouraged to sing along. Lyrics will be more. Tickets to all shows the Sun premiered in 1959. character around whom all Beneatha about the impor- provided. Free popcorn will also be available. No registra- may be purchased at the It was named the year's others orbit, is wonderfully tance of loving Walter when tion is required for this free event. box office, online at www. best play by the New York portrayed with knowing he is at his lowest," said For more information, visit Teen Space page on the bankheadtheater.org, by Drama Critics' Circle, and warmth by Patricia Smith. Gallegos. "It reflects the library’s website: www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact calling 373-6800 or via the ran for 530 performances. A host of equally well-cast unconditional love parents Teen Programming Librarian Caitlyn Lung at 925-373- LVPAC mobile app. The play depicts a pivot- supporting characters sets naturally have for their 5576.

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CoderDojo Taking Registrations Young Writers to Present Tri-Valley Writers Club Program Tri-Valley CoderDojo will meet at the Livermore Aashna Avachat, guest speaker, will discuss her pub- For more information about California Writers Club Public Library, Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Ave, from lishing journey at the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Tri-Valley Branch, contact Jordan Bernal at president@ 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm starting Thursday, May 26th 2016, Branch meeting to be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 21 at the trivalleywriters.org or visit www.trivalleywriters.org. and every fourth Thursday thereafter. Four Points by Sheraton, 5155 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. CoderDojo is a volunteer organization that teaches kids She is one of the student winners from the essay, po- and teens ages 5-17 how to program and be creative with etry, and short story fiction categories who will share their technology. This includes creating a game, animating, work in readings. Garage Sale to Benefit website building, or building an app. Mentors are pres- Aashna Avachat is the author of Going Places and a Feral Cat Foundation ent at these meetings to help students succeed. Students 2015 TVW High School Writing Contest Honorable Men- should bring their own laptops, however if a student does tion winner for her short story, “The Last Man on Earth.” not have his or her own, he or she can coordinate ahead of A garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on She grew up reading J.K. Rowling, Andrew Clements, and time to have one provided during the event. These events May 21 to benefit the Feral Cat Foundation. are free. Beverly Cleary, each of whom helped foster her love for What is described as a "huge" sale will be held at To join the club, sign up at trivalley.coderdojosv.org/ the written word. As she progressed from middle grade 8801 Davona in Dublin (off of Alcosta Blvd). addmember. Registration is required to participate at the books to YA fiction, she discovered her passion—writ- In addition to finding many a variety of items, a $15 library and any other sessions. To participate in the first ing. Inspired by authors including Cassandra Clare, John donation to Feral Cat Foundation will get the donor a meeting at the library, register by May 12. Green, and Rick Yancey, Aashna attempted her first novel Dickey's BBQ sandwich (choice of brisket or chicken) A parent or authorized chaperone is required to be pres- when she was twelve years old. and sides (coleslaw, chips, water and cookies) between ent for each student. Joining is free. For more information Though unfinished, her first attempt allowed her to 11 am and 2 pm. about Tri-Valley Coder Dojo, visit www.trivalleycoder- learn about her own writing style. Aashna discovered Feral Cat Foundation is a non-profit cat rescue or- dojo.wordpress.com. she prefers writing about characters close to her own age ganization, volunteering in Alameda and Contra Costa For more information about events at the library, visit who, though far from perfect, ultimately become someone counties, working with feral, stray and abandoned livermorelibrary.net or call 925-373-5505. each can be proud of. Although Aashna enjoys reading cats. This consists of humane trapping, spaying and and writing contemporary stories set in the real world, her neutering, vaccines, finding homes for tame adults absolute favorite books show a clear pattern of being emo- and tamed kittens, and feeding those not tamable tionally gripping novels sprinkled with a bit of magic. after returning them to their colonies, thereby greatly Art Leadership Nominations reducing the number of untamed cats sent to shelters The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers of all The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County for euthanization. residents to submit nominations for the 2016 Alameda genres and experience levels to learn about their craft County Arts Leadership Awards. This annual program at its monthly meetings. The meeting will be Saturday, enables the Alameda County Arts Commission to recog- May 21, 2016, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. (registration at 1:30). This nize five individuals, one from each of the five districts of meeting will be free to members and the public. Anyone CHAMBER PLAYERS the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, for his or her interested in the program or the organization may attend (continued from front page) with no obligation to join. Reservations requested by outstanding achievements and contributions impacting feature the premiere of harpist and artistic direc- the arts community and the residents of Alameda County. email to [email protected] no later than Dominique Piana’s new tor Dominique Piana and Award recipients will be presented to the Alameda County Wednesday, May 18, 2016. arrangement, re-written for the up-and-coming tenor Board of Supervisors by the Arts Commission. harp and voice. Greg Allen Friedman. All Nominees must be residents of Alameda County. Piana notes that this is are widely recognized East Nominees can be involved in any arts discipline includ- the first time in their 13 Bay artists, several with ing, but not limited to, music, dance, visual arts, literature, years that the group pres- local ties to Pleasanton- theater, film and video, traditional crafts and folk arts, and PDA Executive Director Heads ents an actual string quartet, Livermore. new media. Nominees may participate in a wide range of California Main Street Alliance one of the most common Founded in 2003 under activities with an Alameda County based arts organiza- chamber music groupings the aegis of the Pleasan- (the rare and beautiful De- ton Cultural Arts Council, tion such as an artist, staff or board member, volunteer, Pleasanton resident Laura Olson, Executive Director of donor, supporter, advocate, etc. This award is open to all lius piece). She adds that the Pleasanton Chamber the Pleasanton Downtown Association, has been elected the Golubev string Quintet Players continue to provide individuals, including youth, who live in Alameda County President of the California Main Street Alliance. Previous- regardless of race, color, national origin, physical chal- is a work that required a variety of professional- ly Laura has served as Vice President for the organization. intense detective work to level chamber music in the lenge, religious or political affiliations. California Main Street Alliance (CAMSA) works to Nominations must be submitted by Alameda County even locate score and parts, Tri-Valley, exploring the improve the quality of life in California towns, cities and was specially chosen for its outer reaches of the instru- residents. Each individual may submit one nomination. neighborhoods by reinvigorating the economic health of entrancing string playing. mental and vocal ensemble Nominations must include a description of the nominee’s their historic Main Street central business districts. Bravo, PCP, for bringing repertoire, and matching major achievements in the arts that have benefited the Developed by the National Trust for Historic Preserva- unusual and delicious clas- performers to eclectic and community and residents of Alameda County; the impact tion more than 30 years ago and administered by the non- sical chamber music to live imaginative programming. and results of the achievements; and other background profit National Main Street Center of the National Trust performance. Reserved seating tickets information about the nominee’s contributions to the Al- for Historic Preservation, the Main Street Program has Familiar string players to $15 - $25, with senior and ameda County arts community such as what distinguishes utilized a public private partnership of private investment, East Bay concert-goers will student discounts available. the nominee from his/her peers or colleagues. Nomina- local government support, and local non-profit assistance again be center-stage, with Purchase online at www. tions are due on Friday, May 20 and must be submitted to revitalize historic commercial districts. concertmaster Philip Santos firehousearts.org up to two online at www.acgov.org/arts/awards “I am extremely honored to be able to work with Main leading the charge. Joining hours prior to the perfor- For more information, or to request the official nomina- Street programs throughout the state to further the overall Santos are longtime PCP mance; by phone at (925) tion instructions, contact the Office of the Arts Commis- vitality of Main Streets and Downtowns. Main Streets are members Cecilia Huang 931-4848; or in person at sion at email: [email protected] or phone: (510) the heart of our communities and the goal is to see each on violin, violist Melissa the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 208-9646 or visit the website at www.acgov.org/arts/ and every one of our programs thrive,” said Olson. Huang, cellist Paul Rhodes, awards pianist Priscilla Granger, Avenue, Pleasanton.

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Cities Plan Bicycle Awareness Programs Grand Opening to May marks the month of Bicycle Safety and Awareness held during lunch that day with a Bike Blender and Bike Benefit LVEF in the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton. The Trivia Wheel. cities will host several events to promote bicycle safety • Livermore Bike to School Days – Thursday, May 12 Rubio's Coastal Grill is coming to Livermore, and and bicycling as a healthy way to travel, including the Bay at Rancho las Positas Elementary and Christensen and even before the first customer is served, Rubio's is help- Area’s 22nd Annual Bike to Work Day, where thousands East Ave. middle schools. Jackson Ave. Elementary on ing Livermore schools. of commuters are expected to participate. May 11. On Wednesday, May 18, Rubio's will host a Grand On May 12, Energizer Stations will be set up where • Granada High School Bike to School Day – Tuesday, Opening Party from 5 - 7:30 pm at its new location, cyclists can stop and enjoy refreshments, receive free bike May 31 from 7:30 – 8 a.m. and during lunch 11:55 a.m. t-shirts and commute bags at select locations while sup- – 12:35 p.m. with a bike festival featuring bike-blended 2002 Portola Avenue in the Portola Village Shopping plies last, as well as sign up for a local drawing for prizes smoothies and free bike repair by the BikeMobile. Center. For a minimum donation of only $5, guests donated by local businesses. The cities of Dublin and • Pleasanton Bike to School Days - Thursday, May 12 can choose any entree and beverage (including beer or Pleasanton, along with BART, Hacienda, Veeva Systems at Alisal, Lydiksen & Mohr elementary schools and Hart, wine) from the Rubio's "Inspired Fresh Mexican Food" and Dublin Cyclery will host an Energizer Station at the Harvest Park & Pleasanton middle schools. The middle menu. Rubio's will match all donations, with proceeds East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station and Alameda Coun- schools will host Energizer Stations at the bike storage to benefit the Livermore Valley Education Foundation ty Public Works Agency. New Leaf Community Market areas at 7:30 a.m. with refreshments and goody bags filled (LVEF). will host a station at Stanley Boulevard at Shadow Cliffs, with bicycle safety items. Events with free helmet fittings/ The evening will feature live music and a raffle, with and both stations will be open from 6:30 – 9 a.m. giveaways and free bike tune-ups by Bike Mobile were the winner taking home a $100 gift card, redeemable Additional Energizer Stations are planned from 7 - 9 held during in April and early May to prepare middle at any Livermore business, and $40 worth of Rubio's a.m. at the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station*, school students for biking. meals. Raffle tickets cost $5 for 5, and will be available hosted by REI Dublin and the cities of Dublin and Pleas- • Foothill High School Bike to School Day - Thursday, at the door. anton, Alamo Canal Trail at Johnson Drive/I-580 hosted May 12 from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Stop by Foothill High's LVEF Director Ellen Goold donated the gift card and by Clubsport Pleasanton, Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, John Energizer Stations located in the front of school and at the helped organize the event. "Rubio's will be a fantastic Green Elementary School in Dublin, My Buddy Bike bike storage area for refreshments as well as free t-shirts community partner," says Goold, a realtor with Keller- Shop in Livermore, Lawrence Livermore/Sandia National and commute bags. Williams Tri-Valley Realty. "I look forward to introduc- Laboratory co-hosted by Livermore Amador Valley Tran- Numerous local businesses have donated items toward ing them to our parent community and working with sit Authority beginning at 6:15 a.m. and from 7 - 8:30 a.m. the free bike bags available at Energizer Stations and a them in supporting our schools." at Pleasanton’s Foothill High School*, hosted by Foothill local prize drawing for participants at bike events through- To attend the event, you must reserve a space on- High's Leadership Program, Alameda County Safe Routes out the month of May. Businesses include: Peet's Coffee, line at http://bit.ly/livermorersvp. A limited number of to School and City of Pleasanton. *FREE T-shirt station, Earl Anthony Bowl, The Habit Burger Grill, Trader Joe's, spaces are available. while supplies last Red Smoke Grill, Extreme Pita, World of Shoes, Frankie, In addition to the May 12 activities, numerous events Johnny & Luigi’s, Livermore Cyclery, and Amici’s. To check out the Rubio's menu and for more infor- are planned in the Tri Valley to promote bicycling: For more information on Dublin events, visit www. mation about Rubio's, visit https://www.rubios.com. • Free Bicycle Safety Workshops in Dublin, Livermore dublin.ca.gov/bikemonth, for Pleasanton events, visit and Pleasanton. Classes range from on-road, on-your-bike www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/bikeevents and for Liver- instruction to family bike workshops. For dates and to more events, visit www.walkbikelivermore.net. register for the free classes, visit www.bikeeastbay.org/ education. Amador Looking for Speakers • “Bike to Market” Thursday, May 26 at the Dublin Farmer’s Market from 4 – 8 p.m. Cyclists visiting the Spring Art Show Slated to Take Part in TEDx Event Dublin booth with evidence of bicycling to the event such Alamo Danville Artists’ Society will host their 39th as a helmet or bike, will receive a “Carrot Cash” voucher Annual Spring Art Show, Primavera, featuring over 60 art- The TEDxAmador ValleyHigh committee is look- to use at one of the market booths. ists from throughout the Bay area. Artists will be exhibit- ing for people to speak or perform at its TEDx event on • Dublin Flat Tire Repair Clinic - Saturday, May 14 ing over 150 original paintings, photographs and sculp- Sept. 8. from 10 a.m. – noon and hosted by the City of Dublin and ture; and other mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, TED itself was founded in 1984 for people to share Dublin Cyclery on the Iron Horse Trail at the intersection pastel, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic, and glass. ideas and experiences about three fields: Technology, of Amador Valley Blvd. Judge for the show is San Jose artist Pat Suggs, PSA. • Dublin / Pleasanton Community Bike Ride - Sunday, entertainment and Design. The x at the end of TED Both days will offer wine tasting from local Livermore May 15 from 9:30 am – noon and led by Mike’s Bikes means that it is not an official TED group, but adapts Valley Wineries. Several artists will be painting plein air Pleasanton and co-hosted by New Leaf Community the format to its own needs. around the perimeter of the art show both days. Market. Participants will enjoy an easy paced bike ride on The event planned at Amador will have the them of Hours are Saturday, May 21st from 10:00am-6:00pm trails and bike lanes throughout the two cities. "Enquire, Explore, Engage." Speakers of all ages are and Sunday, May 22nd 11:00am -5:00pm Bike to School events are planned in Dublin and Pleas- welcome. They will be selected based on the merit of Meet the artists at the Gala Reception in the Blackhawk anton: their experiences, presentation abilities and passion to Plaza Rotunda Saturday, May 21st from 5:00-7:00pm. • Dublin Bike to School Days – Thursday, May 12 at educate the audience about prevalent modern issues. The public is welcome to attend. Blackhawk Plaza is Amador, Dougherty, Dublin, Frederiksen, Green, Kolb Interested individuals can submit a video application located at the 3380 Blackhawk Circle at the Corner of and Murray elementary schools, and Wells and Fallon at: http://bit.ly/tedxamadorvalleyapplication Camino Tassajara and Crow Canyon Rd. in Danville. middle schools. Students will receive bicycle safety re- Participating artists donate 25% of the sale of their People who don't wish to speak, but might want to lated tips and giveaways. artwork to ADAS in support of the “Art in the Schools” suggest a speaker may send an e-mail to tedxamador- • Dublin High School Bike to School Day and Bike fund. ADAS supports and encourages all artists in the [email protected]. Festival - Wednesday, May 25. Staff at a bike welcoming community to enter this show. More information about the event is available at station located by the big tree will be distributing refresh- For further information contact Megan Haller main- tedxamadorvalleyhigh.com ments and giveaways to cyclists. The Bike Festival will be [email protected] 925-413-3438. 8 The Independent • May 12, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Wollard, 925 784-4679 or cherw@ The public is invited to explore and calling (925) 960-1194 or via the web- urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 cherw.com for information. enjoy the exhibits during Firehouse site at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. South Livermore Ave., Livermore. The Romance of the California Ranch, Arts Center open hours. Wednesday, Beginners are welcome. Bring some Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears a photographic exhibit by Susan Gerber. Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 music to share with the group. Ukuleles regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant Cuda Ridge Wines, through June 30. p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. are available for purchase. Small $10 in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- the 2400 Arroyo Road in Livermore. Regular 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. fee to cover meeting costs. 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from winery hours are 12-4:30 Fri.-Sun.; Donations always appreciated. For more The Young Artists’ Studio has openings in 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small open by appointment by calling 510- information, contact Gallery Director: its 2016 Summer Session. Artist Peggy cover. 304-0914. [email protected] Frank welcomes interested students Orchestra Concert, May 12, 8 p.m. Las Fresh Works #6. annual juried exhibition [email protected], or call ages 7 and older to sign up for a week Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., of Greater Bay Area artists of all kinds the gallery: 925-931-4849. or more of small group instruction in art. Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ at the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington Backyard Beauty: Growing within Reach, Projects include all kinds of drawing, performingarts/index.php Gallery. This year’s installation fea- Harrington Gallery featuring artists who painting, printmaking and sculpture. Gypsy Soul: Sunday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. tureas 48 artists using a wide variety of find beauty in their own backyards. High school students working on @ Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. media, including oil, watercolor, photog- June 15-July 13. Reception Wed., June advanced portfolios are welcome, as When Irish/French meets Italian/Ukra- raphy, drawing, sculpture, mixed media. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, are adults and families, if space allows. nian you get Gypsy Soul, a gorgeous mix Adjudicated by Richard Ambrose, cur- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Peggy has been working with young art- of rich folk, jazz, pop, and touches of rent Executive Director of the Richmond firehousearts.org. ists in the Livermore Valley since 1980. bluegrass. Think: Sheryl Crow and Eva Art Center, and widely respected artist, “Spectrum” at the Blackhawk Gallery, For information about the summer art Cassidy meets Coldplay and Fleetwood curator, teacher, and mentor. On view May 6-July 10 2016. Artists' reception program or weekly school year lessons Mac. Reserved seat tickets are $15- through June 4. For more info: 925-931- May 7th 5:00-7:00 pm. Open to the contact her at (925) 443-8755 or email $25. Purchase at www.firehousearts. The Chanticleer LAB Choir XV will perform at St. 4849, or jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca. public. 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, [email protected]. org, 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse Augustine Church in Pleasanton on Sat., May 14, at gov. Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Danville; 648-8023 www.blackhawkgal- Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; lery.org WINE & SPIRITS Avenue, Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. The LAB Choir consists of a group of singers, Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 8th Annual LAA Essential Figure Art Livermore Valley Wine Auction, May 14, Cimarrón, 7:30 p.m., May 18. Bankhead age 14- 20, who are trained by the world-famous Bay Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations Show, June 4-12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, Theater, 2400 First Street, downtown Area ensemble Chanticleer. The concert theme is "New always appreciated. Young@Art Reception June 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Bothwell 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Live music Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Special Event: Special activity for kids Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. No by Uncorked; black tie optional. Live 373-6800. Spain: Exploring California's Missions and Mexico's ages 5-11. Thursday, May 12, 4:30- admission charge. and silent auctions. Presented by the Creatures of Impulse Presents Heores Cathedrals." Free-will offering. 3999 Bernal Avenue, 5:45 p.m. Kids will visit the exhibit and Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founda- & Villians: The Musical, May 19-21, Pleasanton. www.catholicsofpleasanton.org discuss how artists use line in their MEETINGS/CLASSES tion and the Wente Foundation for Arts Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad work. Then the students will go upstairs Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Education. To purchase tickets, go to Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. to the art studio and create some art 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring www.lvwf.org org, 931-4850. ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS projects focusing on lines, using a their own materials and easels. Open French Garden Party Club Event at Karen Marguth & Le Jazz Hot, May 20, 8 Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- variety of media. Parents can register to all artists. Professional artist models Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery on Sunday, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art their children for this event by visiting (nude). No instructor. Students under May 15 from 1 to 5 PM. Club members Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, www.pleasantonfun.com and typing in 18 need written parental permission to sample new releases of the 2012 373-6800. Meet mART to art exhibits and information pertaining the code 61642. attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Petit Verdot and 2013 Il Bello Vino with Livermore-Amador Symphony, May 21, to the art field, 2155 Third St., Liver- Feeling Good: Art of Local Artists, juried Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Casse-Croute gateaux francais, fresh A Tale of Two Cities, with soprano Heidi Open Today more. The gallery has been open since fine art exhibit showcases works by Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- fruit and estate olive oil. Not a member Moss. 7 p.m. pre-concert talk, 8 p.m. 1974 and is run as a co-op by local members of Pleasanton Art League and able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton of the club? Still come by to enjoy our concert. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First A soft opening for Meet artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Livermore Art Association, May 4 to for more info about the workshop, wines and beautiful gardens.Open to the St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. p.m. For information call 449-9927. June 27, noon to 6 p.m. the visitors area 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ public Saturday and Sunday May 14 and org or 373-6800. mART, a new clay studio in Members of the Pleasanton Art League of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First earthlink.net. 15. 3053 Marina Avenue, Livermore. Pastoral Journey - Pleasanton Chamber Livermore, is set for Thurs- Public Art Circuit are currently St., Livermore. No admission charge. Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Players. Sunday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. day, May 12th, from 6-8pm exhibiting art at six businesses in the Art and wine reception Sun., June 5, 1 ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 MUSIC/CONCERTS at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- at 74 So. L St., Livermore. Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing to 4 p.m. are welcome to join this class. Classes Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- ton. Locally-based group performs a locations are: Bank of America at 337 Call for Artists, 44th Annual Art in the cover drawing, painting, print-making, The studio is the newest Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Vineyards, Sunday May 29, 2016. sculpture and ceramics. For further in- project of the Bothwell Arts Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters 2 Dimensional Fine Art, Sculpture, formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst Center and Livermore Val- Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Photography and Ceramics. Applica- at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Chamber Sings to Perform ley Performing Arts Center, Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, tions are now being accepted, Open hotmail.com or visit http://childrensart- Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main to LAA members and non members; classesprojects.blogspot.com/ located in the old Kelly's Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at information at 925-449-0670 or email: Art Classes, For children, teens and Choral Pops - The Lighter Side Meat Market adjacent to the 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and [email protected] adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, Bothwell's Downtown Art The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Art in the Vineyards, Sun., May 29, 11 painting, printmaking, sculpture and The Mission Peak Chamber Singers will present the Studios at 69 So. L Street. Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in be- a.m. to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards, 5565 ceramics taught by highly experienced final concert of its 3rd season, Choral Pops - The Lighter coming a member of the Pleasanton Art Tesla Rd., Livermore. No admission artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- The public is invited to League or for information regarding the charge. Presented by Livermore Art whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, Side on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m. at Irvington Pres- stop by the Meet mART, Public Art Circuit, call John Trimingham Association. Home school classes, Special classes byterian Church, 4181 Irvington Ave, Fremont and again meet several of the found- at (510) 877-8154. A Call to Artists has been issued by the during school breaks offered. (925) on Sunday, May 22nd at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian ing members, check out An Ordinary Year, An Extraordinary Bankhead Theater Gallery and Bothwell 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. Time: Photographs From a Tour in Arts Center for a fun exhibition wearable hotmail.com for further info. art works, and learn about Vietnam Exhibition, March 2 – May 29 art made of recycled material from PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now The concert features popular choir music from many classes and public working at Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, June 28th through August 26th. Contact meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd choral genres such as spiritual, gospel, vocal jazz, and days coming in the future. Pleasanton, www.museumonmain.org, [email protected] for entry form Wednesday of each month 7:00 at pops music as well as featuring the compositions of The event coincides with 925-462-2766, open Tue.-Sat. 10-4, and/or info. Email entries due by June The Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. recently acclaimed choral composers such as Morten Sun 1-4, free admission. This exhibition 7th to [email protected]. Join us as we challenge ourselves to open studios next door at features photographs taken by Steven Two Special Spring Exhibits: On view poetically relay our thoughts, emotions Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, and Moses Hogan. The concert the Downtown Art Studios, Burchik during his service with the US from May 4 through May 28/June 1. and experiences through poetry. Become also features members of the Mission Peak Chamber Sing- where studio artists will be Army in Vietnam. The Harrington Gallery and Firehouse a member & share your work - Contact ers performing choral works for small ensembles of two, demonstrating and sharing Life in the Abstract features paintings Arts Center announce new installations [email protected] for more three, and four part singing. by John Beahm and D’Anne Miller. in the public exhibition areas by two info on Theme Challenges, Membership their working processes Through May 15 at Berkshire Hathaway distinct artists. May 4 – June 1: Works & Opportunities. Michael Morris serves as the conductor and Artistic with the public. HomeServices Drysdale Properties, by El Cerrito printmaker Barbara Milman Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Director for the Mission Peak Chamber Singers. 1983 Second Street, Livermore. Show is on the subject of climate change. May Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Ga- Tickets for Choral Pops – The Lighter Side can be open for viewing during regular business 4 – May 28: Complex, abstract oil lina’s Music Studio located at 1756 First purchased at www.ChamberSingers.org or by calling 510- hours or by appointment. Contact Cher paintings by William Sievert of Vallejo. St., Livermore. Confirm participation by 356-MPCS (6727). May 12, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

luscious matinee concert of classical 11. 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First THEMES. Reserved seat tickets: $55. at 2400 First Street in Livermore. The First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Livermore Valley Film Festival, May chamber music. Performers: violinists St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Purchase at: www.firehousearts.org, program will be accompanied by the Streets, Livermore. www.valleyconcert- 13-15, 2016. “Where Science Meets Philip Santos and Cecilia Huang; violist org or 373-6800. 925-931-4848, or at the Box Office at Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. This chorale.org, or 866-4003 Art." The three-day event will showcase Melissa Huang; cellist Paul Rhodes; Preservation Hall Jazz Band, June 13, the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad season’s production will feature the Pacific Masterworks Chorus, "Love is in independent and feature films in pianist Priscilla Granger; harpist and 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Asian Artistry and two newly commis- the Air" at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May downtown Livermore. Information and PCP Artistic Director Dominique Piana; St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Student One Acts, May 18, 1 p.m., May sioned pieces, Quartz and Moonstone, 15. John Knox Presbyterian Church, tickets: www.bankheadtheater.org. and up-and-coming tenor Greg Allen org or 373-6800. 20, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 which join Valley Dance Theatre’s origi- 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. During Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 11, Friedman. All are widely recognized East Bee Gees Gold,The Ultimate Salute to the Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// nal Opalescent piece, Pearl, debuted in intermission audience members will be downtown Livermore, 10 a.m. Presented Bay artists, several with local ties to Bee Gees, 8 p.m. June 18, Firehouse laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ 2010. Tickets www.bankheadtheater. able to mingle with the chorus and enjoy by Rotary Club of Livermore. Pleasanton-Livermore. Reserved seating Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, index.php org; by phone at 925-373-6800 or in complimentary refreshments. There will Livermore Rodeo, June 11 and 12, Rob- tickets $15 - $25, with senior and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, Speech Performance, May 16, 7 p.m. Las person at the theater box office, 2400 be a door prize and raffle to help sup- ertson Park Stadium in Livermore. For student discounts available. Purchase 931-4850. Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., First Street, Livermore. port PMC. Tickets are $25/$20 seniors all of the events leading up to the rodeo, online at www.firehousearts.org up to Golden Follies“Curtain Up!” June 25 Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ It’s A Small World, Ballet Division at and students. Tickets are available at go to www.livermorerodeo.org two hours prior to the performance; by and 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, performingarts/index.php Livermore School of Dance presents the door or online at: http://brownpap- An Evening With…Golda Meir, Tuesday, phone at (925) 931-4848; or in person 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. youngest ballet dancers. Dances and ertickets.com/profile/64198 June 14, 7pm. Museum on Main Ed at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, firehousearts.org. MOVIES music representing various countries Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Library, first Thursday of each month, from around the world. 11 a.m. June MISCELLANEOUS Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, LK Record Release Concert, 8 p.m. May ON THE STAGE current series Last Hurrah: Best Final 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general 27, Mike Lickiss and Chris Carter, the A Raisin in the Sun, Spring play, May Performances. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 400 Old Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. admission, $7 seniors (65+) / students founding members of Lindy's Kitchen, 6-15, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Information or 373-6800. Features local authors reading their (with valid ID), $5 members. Tickets premiere and release of their first Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// 931-3400 ext. 4. No admission charge. Vineyard Ballet Academy Spring Re- work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and may be purchased online at www. record as The LK Project. Bankhead laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ cital, 4 p.m. June 5, Variations in Blue, Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. museumonmain.org, at Museum on Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. index.php DANCE Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Main during regular operating hours bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Men are from Mars, Women are from Smuin Ballet, featured in the program Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Information go to http://facebook.com/ or by phoning the museum at (925) The Swingin’ Blue Stars of The USS Venus - Live! Firehouse Arts Center in will be choreographer Helen Pickett’s 925-931-4848, StoriedNights 462-2766. For more information on the Hornet, 2 p.m., May 29, Firehouse Arts Pleasanton. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and dramatic new piece “Oasis,” May 22, 7 2016 Spring Faire, Saturday, May 7, from Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- Saturday, May 12, 13, 14; plus 4 p.m. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., CHORAL noon to 5:00 p.m., Heritage Park and museumonmain.org or phone Museum ton. www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. matinee May 14. The Off-Broadway hit Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Valley Concert Chorale, America: Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. on Main at (925) 462-2766. US Air Force Band of the Golden West, comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre 373-6800. To Thee We Sing! Featuring special Free admission. Springtime blooms in Alameda County Fair, “Spirit of Sum- 2 p.m. June 4. Free concert. Firehouse and stand-up; a light-hearted theatrical Valley Dance Theatre annual repertoire guest chorus, Cantabella Children’s the park, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, mer,” June 15 to July 4 at the Alameda Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., comedy based on the New York Times production, Spring Rep, on Saturday, Choruswww.valleyconcertchorale.org, or live music, and enjoy great food with a County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Live Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org #1 best-selling book by John Gray. The May 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 866-4003.7:30 p.m. May 14 at Trinity glass of wine or champagne. There are horse racing, exhibitions, entertain- 925-931-4848, show covers everything from dating May 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bank- Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., plenty of children’s activities as well. ment, extreme sports, food, etc. www. The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, June and marriage to the bedroom. ADULT head Theater. The theater is located Pleasanton; 3 p.m. on May 15 at the www.dublin.ca.gov/1501/Spring-Faire alamedacountyfair.com

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(Organizations wishing to run notices Humane Society has worked to save and preference may vote for presidential can- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO improve the lives of Tri-Valley companion didate for Democratic Party by requesting Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care animals. Donations will be accepted and the democratic party ballot to registrar of of Bulletin Board or email information to raffle tickets will be sold at the event to voters at (510) 272-6933. Voters with other [email protected]. Include name support VHS at this celebration which will party affiliation have to re-register as a of organization, meeting date, time, place run from 5-8pm at California Collision, 57 democrat or no party preference by May 23. and theme or subject. Phone number and California Ave., Pleasanton. Open to both Garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May contact person should also be included. men and women. In addition, a car show 21 to benefit the Feral Cat Foundation. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) as well as great food, music and more What is described as a "huge" sale will Amador Valley Quilters: Sat., May 14, surprises are planned. Those interested in be held at 8801 Davona in Dublin (off the group will hold a huge Fabric, Notion, attending the 8th annual birthday bash and of Alcosta Blvd.). A $15 donation to Book Sale and Silent Auction at the regular donating to Valley Humane Society, contact Feral Cat Foundation will get the donor a meeting time of 1:30 pm to 4. The sale GNON Founder/Director, Frances Hewitt Dickey's BBQ sandwich (choice of brisket is open to everyone. Please bring cash or at (925) 487-4748 at gnoners@gmail. or chicken) and sides (coleslaw, chips, checks. Pleasanotn Middle School, 5001 com. The public is invited to attend this water and cookies) between 11 am and 2 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. June 6th event for only $10/pp. For further pm. Feral Cat Foundation is a non-profit SYMPHONY Tri-Valley CoderDojo meets every information or to RSVP/PREPAY, visit the cat rescue organization, volunteering in (continued from front page) fourth Thursday of the month. CoderDojo GNON website at www.gnon.org/monthly- Alameda and Contra Costa counties, work- is a volunteer organization that teaches mixer.html ing with feral, stray and abandoned cats. celebrate a night on the In addition to performing, between her disability and kids and teens ages 5-17 how to program Armchair Travelers, Livermore Public This consists of humane trapping, spaying town in ‘Times Square’ as Moss teaches voice at the singing: “Facial paralysis and be creative with technology. Students Library Civic Center, Thurs., May 12, 2016 and neutering, vaccines, finding homes for Bernstein centers his music San Francisco Conservatory taught me more about sing- should bring their own laptop, however if from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dan Moore will tame adults and tamed kittens, and feeding ing than any direct educa- a student does not have their own they present a slide show of his most recent those not tamable after returning them to around the hit song from of Music and Google. can coordinate ahead of time to have one international bicycling adventure. He their colonies, thereby greatly reducing the this musical ‘New York, Moss and Webber at- tion. In a way, if I weren't a provided during the event. These events are started with a flight to Marrakech where he number of untamed cats sent to shelters New York.’” tended Oberlin College scientist prior to my disabil- free. To join the club, sign up at trivalley. spent three days. See scenes of the famous for euthanization. The second selection together. Moss says, “I am ity onset in 2007, I wouldn't coderdojosv.org/addmember. Registration Djemaa el Fna market, historic Saadian Livermore Duck Races, 11 a.m. to 2 is required to participate at the library and tombs, and botanic beauty of Yves Saint p.m. May 15, Arroyo Mocho at Robertson changes the mood. In thrilled to be reconnecting be singing today. I was told any other sessions. To participate in the Laurent Jardin Majorelle. Also visit Ess- Park, Livermore. Over $5000 in cash prizes. Webber’s words: “Inspired with Lara, after many long I would never sing again by first meeting at the library, register by May aouira, a fortified town on the Atlantic, and Free Little Duckie Race for kids 12 years and moved by the evoca- years . . . I was always a fan neurologists and directors 12. A parent or authorized chaperone is the spectacular cascades of Ouzoud, the and younger with a parent present. Sponsor alike. Through research required to be present for each student. second highest falls in Africa. Adults are a duck, tickets $5 each, call 449-1315 or tive essay of James Agee, of her depth and intensity as Joining is free. Civic Center Library, 1188 invited to this free program on the second 321-1123. Benefiting Livermore schools Samuel Barber was com- a conductor, and back when and exploration, I returned South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Thursday of each month in the Community and Valley nonprofit groups. In the event pelled to write one of his we were in school (as it is to the art I love with a new Livermore Community Blood Drive: Meeting Rooms of the Civic Center Library, of rain, the races will move to Granada most eloquent and personal today) it was rare to see a outlook.” Friday, May 20, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. High School. The concert concludes Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. For additional information please call 925 Grief workshop, Although there is no works, ‘Knoxville: Summer female at the helm. She was Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need 373-5500. right or wrong path, there are stepping of 1915.’ The words Barber on the frontier in that trend with Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne over 300 units of blood to keep sick and Livermore Amador Valley Garden stones that are part of each grief journey. placed at the top of the and it was daring to say the Suites No. 1 and 2,” injured patients alive. Please come donate, Club will meet Thursday, May 12, 7:00 at Eight (8) Thursday nights at 7:30 pm start- score hint strongly at what least.” composed primarily from and bring a friend or family member to the Alisal School's multipurpose room, 1454 ing April 7th, through May 26th, 2016 at St. drive and help save a life. Register at www. Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Hollie Lucas- Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge is to come: ‘We are talking Of “Knoxville” Moss Bizet’s incidental music for redcrossblood.org and use ASBURY925 as Alcalay of Hollie's Homegrown, a small Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time donation of now of summer evenings says, “I first heard ‘Knox- Alphonse Daudet’s 1872 the Sponsor Code, or call Thomas Petty at organic herb farm in Moraga will speak on $15 is requested. Space is limited and pre- in Knoxville Tennessee in ville’ as a freshman in play “L’Arlesienne.” The 925-980-8164 for more information. "Herbs as Medicine." Hollie was honored in registration is required. Please call Eleanor play tells the tragic story of Filipinana 2016 will take place Sat., 2014 as a food finalist for Martha Stewart's Flatley at 925-846-8708. the time that I lived there college. From the moment May 21 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Asbury United American Made. Visitors are welcome. For Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd so successfully disguised to I heard it, I was moved a country youth who falls Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Liver- more information call Bev at 925 485 7812. Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth myself as a child.’ Both the both by the melody and the in love with a girl from the more. This Philippines Cultural Celebration All Livermore High School alumni Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge literal and musical narra- sentiment; coming from French town of Arles, only will be hosted by the Livermore Fill-Am are invited to march in the upcoming Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all to find she is another man’s Organization, Inc. Those with a daughter, Livermore Rodeo Parade, Saturday June things Italian is invited to meet to celebrate tive of this piece seem to a large family, the first granddaughter or niece interested in being 11, 2016. Show your support for LHS as the Italian heritage with monthly dinner straddle the line between time away, it was unusu- mistress. Unable to break Queen, Princess or modeling Filipino outfits the school celebrates the 125 anniversary meetings and holding charitable events. the voice of the child, and ally poignant.” One line his obsession, despite ef- such as the mestiza or saya, contact Corry of Livermore High.The parade route is less The group supports Children's Hospital the voice of the adult re- of the lyrics is particularly forts by family and friends, Painter, 373-9059 or Betty DeGuzman, than one mile. A limited number of rides research, college scholarships and other 525-4369 for details. Tickets are $25 will be available for alumni who cannot charities. For information, contact Judy membering childhood while meaningful to her: “‘One is the young man commits adults, $10 for ages 6 to 12 and free for walk this route. A free barbecue lunch Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. looking ahead to mortality my mother who is good to suicide. The selection children under 5. For ticket information, go will be served to LHS alumni who sign up Writing club for young adults, Whether and anticipating loss. The me. One is my father who is begins with a spirited theme to www.livermorefilam.org for the parade. Email LHS125parade@ a seasoned writer or just starting out, join music drips with detail— good to me.’ I cannot think based on “The March of Biointensive Gardening will be gmail.com to register for this event. Please published Young Adult author J.L. Powers the Kings,” and ends with a the topic of a May 21 program from 11 provide name, year graduated, and if a ride at Livermore Public Library for the Writing from specific emotions to of that line without choking a.m. to noon at Asbury United Methodist is needed. Club for Young Adults, ages 13 through 21 smells and tastes from the up. It’s more than love and farandole, a lively Proven- Church,4743 East Ave, Livermore.Fertile- Widowed Men and Women of North- will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the time. Not a note or nuance loyalty; it’s being good to cal dance, that incorporates Ground Works Garden of Grace will present ern CA., May 15, 1 p.m. general meeting third Thursday of the month: May 19 at the the theme again. the program - free to the public. and birthday lunch in San Ramon, RSVP Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore is wasted.” each other.” Valley Bonsai Society will present its by May 12 to Marsha, 830-8483. May 19, Avenue, Livermore. The club is free and no Livermore-Amador More than a successful The concert begins at 8:00 PM, preceded by a 8th annual show at Alden Lane Nursery on 5 p.m. happy hour in Dublin, RSVP by May registration is required. For more informa- Symphony will perform musician, Moss is a trained Sat. and Sun., June 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. 17 to Mary, 705-7337. May 22, 12:30 p.m. tion, please visit TEEN SPACE on the prelude talk from 7:00 – “Knoxville” with guest scientist who worked as to 4 p.m. at 981 Alden Lane in Livermore. brunch in Livermore, RSVP by May 19 to library’s website: www.livermorelibrary.net, 7:30. The Symphony Guild A bonsai expert will be on hand each day Ruby, 462-9636. May 28, 1 p.m. friendly or contact Jennifer at 925-373-5576. soprano, and champion of a research biochemist at will host a post-concert at 1:00 pm to demonstrate the complete bridge, in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 21 to Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. new music, Heidi Moss. Rockefeller University. In reception in the Bankhead styling of a tree from start to finish. The Babs, 705-6623. May 29, 4:30 p .m. dinner Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and Moss has performed with 2007 she was stricken with finished Bonsai tree will be raffled. For ad- in Livermore, RSVP by May 26 to Athene, the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday lobby. Ticket information: ditional information, please contact Charles 846-0111. of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian area companies such as a rare version of Bell’s www.bankheadtheater.org, Harder at [email protected] Tri-Valley for Bernie Sanders has Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Opera Parallele, Pocket palsy, which left her face the Bankhead ticket office, Local GNON (Girls Night Out Network- started weekly voter registration drives at Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk Opera, Livermore Valley partially paralyzed. Moss is 2400 First St., Livermore, ing) group to partner with Valley Humane Thursday Livermore Farmer’s Market (4- starts at 7:30 pm. For more info visit us @ Opera, and Opera San Jose. open about the connection or 925-373-6800. Society at the 8th annual GNON Birthday 8PM), and Saturday Pleasanton Farmer’s http://www.trivalleystargazers.org/ Bash on June 6. Founded in 1987, Valley Market (10AM-1PM). A voter with no party Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 May 12, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Services at 10:00 a.m. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. costumes give free guided tours beginning Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Cedar Grove Community Church, Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church Claire La Scola at 447-9800. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Ave. (United Christian Church). More Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contacts program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino com or (925) 315-7170. information on the Ravenswood Progress are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee call 447-6282. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtri- St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- Parlett 292-9280. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday (831) 278-1916. valley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Well Community Outreach Center – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- (925) 443-0238. John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in more. Information, 447-8840. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on ministry provides meats, canned and dry 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Center for Spiritual Living Livermore group of retired men who join together to 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 available prior to the start of the school Valley - People from all faith traditions, better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult a.m. All are most welcome to come and year). Those with an immediate need or cultures, races and sexual orientations include golf, bridge, photography, travel, and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Bible study/Sunday school. For information, worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- who would like to donate nonperishable welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- made up of women of British or British call 925-447-1246. ity. For more information call the church food items, call the office at (925) 479- Youth and teen programs offered as well. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Commonwealth heritage and ancestry with Asbury United Methodist Church, office 925-462-4802. 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and All are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, a focus on charity and fellowship. Those 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church , Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more informa- and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch interested in helping with “the cause," Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment tion contact [email protected] or on the first Thursday of each month at the enjoying social activities, and forming long- Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings www.saintbartslivermore.com. Service only. The Outreach Center will be open visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, lasting friendships, contact Edith Caponigro Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Eu- every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 San Ramon. Please read more about the at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. charist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study (check Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and 925-484-1273 for additional information. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. web-site): 10:20 Sunday School (Godly will be on a first come first serve basis com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For org. Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with choir, between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday information or to attend a meeting, call RELIGION United Christian Church, www.uccliv. child care provided. sen Drive, Livermore. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering Little Brown Church, United Church of Lynnewood United Methodist Church and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- community and spiritual encouragement Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 a.m. at 4444 Black Ave. a friendly congregation the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 for retired men who seek activities to tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. worship. All are welcome here. www.little- welcomes all. Worship at 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. weekdays. enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 brownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 a.m. with Sunday school for youth and Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away feature lunch and an interesting speaker. children’s program For more information a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at Pathway Community Church, 6533 adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both clothing and other items every Monday Men have the opportunity to learn about www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship services. Also, on Sunday evenings at 10-12. Donations are also accepted on and join activities such as hiking, bridge, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut information. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, 5:30 p.m., newest offering "Come As You Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at Granada Baptist Church, 945 adult programs. Biblically based practical Are," is an informal, contemporary worship Livermore. carving. There is also a neat group of guys 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: messages, nondenominational. All are experience. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer Christ Church (a nondenominational to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. at 846-0221, send an email to office@ evangelical church formerly meeting in on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the worship service. AWANA children's program service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- org (925) 829-4793. lynnewood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. 805-7151. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship day Saints--Livermore Stake, Sunday Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; retired man is welcome to drop by to Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Springtown Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 learn about your opportunities. For more Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Bible Basics Class, which explores the Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 am; 4th a.m. Fall adult education course: “Human information check our website: branch121. Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St: 3rd Ward Sexuality: Biblical and Theological Perspec- sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at Congregation Beth Emek, Center for org/ All are welcome. Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; Mocho tives,” taught by Robert W. Evans (Ph.D. in [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 [email protected] for more info. Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 Village clinical psychology and Ph.D. in systematic subject line). munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single theology). visit: www.christchurch-trivalley. Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Adult Ward 1:30 pm. org or call 925.846.0665. visitors to come experience a great time Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org. study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador while making a difference in our community Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd & 4th the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- adult ministries meet every other month. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Check tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Call the office at 846-8650 for more Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 ister. All are welcome. Children's program the website for meeting location: Pleasan- Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or information. aged children go to Kid’s Church following Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday available. Ongoing groups and activities. ton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org EastBaySecularJews.org. Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Liver- worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). Assistance League® of Amador Val- First Church of Christ, Scientist, more. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11:00 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Eckankar, "The Beauty and Power of ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 HU" is the theme of the next ECK Worship group of volunteers, reaching out to those Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday the dining hall; 925-449-4848. a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Service, Sunday, May 15, at 11:00 AM. The in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is adult Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 John Knox Presbyterian Church, ECK Worship service is held once every doing it. Regular meetings are held on the and reading room are located at Third and Bible study, youth activities and children's Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship other month on the third Sunday at the Four third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the N Streets. The Reading Room, which is choir at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Points Sheraton in Pleasanton, 5115 Hop- Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For open to the public, features books, CDs and events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education yard Road. For further information, contact more information, see our website, www. magazines for sale. For information, call St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail (925) 447-2946. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. Sunset Community Church, 2200 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, Livermore. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. com, or call (925) 461-6401. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military support organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation since January 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale support of deployed troops. For information or donations, visit www. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to new and established residents of the Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, and monthly adult socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 12 The Independent • May 12, 2016

Charter School Students Best Overall 7th & 8th Grade at Tech Challenge Milestones Students from Liver- more Valley Charter School have won the Best Overall First Place 7th & 8th grade Award at 2016 The Tech Students Will Be Able to 'See Sound' Challenge hosted by The Tech Museum of Innovation, Local engineer and inven- San Jose on Sunday, April tor Forrest Sass has donated 24th. Ashna Pattanayak (7th a system that allows students grade, LVCS), Ranjini Nair to “see sound." The donation (8th grade, LVCS), Sand- was made to Sunol Glen hya Murugavel (8th grade, Elementary School’s sci- LVCS) & Shreya Seshadri ence lab. The system will be (7th grade, Mission Hills used to teach multiple grade Middle School, Union City) levels. participated as a team named The system includes an “The Gliding Gang." oscilloscope, microphone The Tech Challenge is an and a custom amplifier de- annual competition hosted signed specifically for stu- Pictured are members of The Gliding Gang by The Tech Museum of dents’ use. Any sound such Innovation, San Jose where as a musical instrument or with initial thrust and can and flew over 26 feet to land thousands of students across human voice will create a handle a payload of up to 18 at the target location while San Francisco Bay Area unique and characteristic ping pong balls. More than overcoming two obstacles participate in an innovative waveform on the oscillo- 2000 students participated that were 3ft and 6 ft high. science challenge. scope screen. this year in designing gliders. As part of the award, the Every year a new de- The donation was intend- The Gliding Gang Team team gets to participate in a sign challenge is announced ed to stimulate students’ designed and created 3 glid- workshop and play with the inspired by a real-world interest in STEM – Science, ers that were launched using programmable micro:bit, Pictured are Forrest Sass, Lab Instructor Suzette Takei scenario. Technology, Engineering the launcher created by the a pocket sized computer at and Sunol Glen Elementary School Superintendent/ This year’s design chal- and Mathematics. Although team. Each glider carried 6 ARM. Principal Molly Barnes. lenge involved building a not all students would un- ping pong balls as payload Micro:bit is not yet avail- glider that can fly 26 feet able in the US. derstand how the system to foster curiosity. Students do so under the Lab Instruc- works, simple exposure to who wished to explore how tor supervision. a complex system is likely the oscilloscope works could Bay East Association Purchases Office Building

The Bay East Association that people want to buy a and Pleasanton City Council of REALTORS® is a new home. It was a great invest- member Jerry Pentin for the home owner. ment that will appreciate ribbon cutting with more New Sunol Postmaster Sworn In The Pleasanton-based real in value. It strengthens our than 200 Bay East members estate trade association re- roots in the community. It and local business leaders Gurlal Bhandal followed a number of San Jose city sta- want to earn the trust and cently purchased and moved allows us to customize the standing by. a tradition that dates back to tions, including Seven Trees, respect of the Sunol Com- into a 17,000 square foot property to fit our members’ The May 3 event also in- 1871 when Mark Ager be- St James Park, and became munity.” office building. needs. And it gives us pride cluded the dedication of the came the first Postmaster of Manager Customer Service Bhandal, 39, his wife, “Our new home reflects of ownership, knowing we John A. Deadrich III room. Sunol. On May 6, Bhandal at Tony Cortese (Formerly Sundeep, 38, and their son, the Bay East commitment have an asset that will ben- Named for the first Bay East raised his right hand to be Westgate) Station in 2015, Arrish, 12, live in Mountain to an outstanding member efit our members today and president and founding fa- sworn in as the new Postmas- the position he held prior to House, near Tracy. experience,” said Kim Ott, into the future,” said Tricia ther of the association, three ter at the Sunol Post Office. becoming Postmaster Sunol As Postmaster, Bhandal the 2016 Bay East President, Thomas, the Bay East Chief generations of Deadrich fam- The installation ceremony Post Office. oversees all operations at during an open house and Executive Officer. ily members were present took place at Bosco Bones Bhandal received his As- the Sunol Post Office that ribbon-cutting ceremony on William Brown, a Bay for the ceremony including and Brew Restaurant. sociate Degree in General has one rural route with 200 May 3. East member and 2017 Presi- John Deadrich’s son, Hank Bhandal started his career Education from Evergreen delivery points (residential The Bay East offices fea- dent of the National As- and granddaughter Melissa. with the United States Postal College in San Jose. business addresses) and 616 ture a conference center, sociation of REALTORS® Both are REALTORS® in Service in 2001 as a City “Being a Postmaster PO Boxes. He manages three computer training lab, meet- joined Geoff McIntosh, also San Leandro. “I think it’s Letter Carrier in San Jose. means a lot to me,” said employees who process and ing rooms equipped with a Bay East member and fantastic to honor my Dad,” He graduated from the As- Bhandal. “I feel like I have deliver an average of 2,500 focus group technology and the 2017 President of the said Hank Deadrich. “Bay sociate Supervisor Program accomplished my goal, and pieces of mail daily. a video production studio. California Association of East is still doing what he “We purchased our new REALTORS®, Pleasanton envisioned, working together in 2005. Bhandal supervised I see more in my destiny. I building for the same reasons Vice Mayor Kathy Narum, with a high ethical standard.”