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Jane Andersen: Remembered For Positive Attitude And Gregarious Nature Luncheon Set Jan. 15, 1932 - March 21, 2019 Harry’s death in 2011. Most recently, Jane for 3/4 Century was delighted to live close to three genera- ong-time Orindan Jane Andersen tions of family in Corvallis, Oregon. Club Seniors Lpassed away peacefully surrounded by Jane was perhaps best known for her eorge Jedenoff and Elva Rust are family on March 21 in Portland, Oregon. positive attitude and gregarious nature. She Gthe reigning “King” and “Queen” Jane was born in Carrington, North Da- accompanied Harry on many tours, and she of the Three-Quarter Century Club, kota, and raised in Tacoma, Washington. learned Danish to converse with Harry’s which celebrates Orinda seniors. The She graduated from Stadium High School many relatives from his homeland. She group holds its 20th Annual Luncheon and Washington State University. In 1955, was fond of family road trips to Colorado, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at when she was teaching second grade, Jane Washington, Bodega Bay, and Silver Lake; the Orinda Community Church. It will learned about a European summer tour in later years, she cherished her grandchil- feature special guest Bernat Rosner, organized through the University of Cali- dren and great-grandchildren. a Holocaust survivor speaking on the fornia. While in Paris on the tour, she fell in When she was not in Orinda she could “Power of the Human Spirit.” Sponsored love with the tour leader, Harry Andersen. often be found in Carmel, Maui, Kenya, or by Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary and the They were married that December and Denmark. She was grateful for her many Orinda Community Church, this event started a family in the Berkeley hills. In friends in the Bay Area and around the is open to all Orinda residents age 75 1959 they moved to Orinda, where Jane and world, including her bridge club, P.E.O. or older. To make a reservation, contact Harry raised their four children and encour- chapter, Orinda Community Church, local John Fazel at [email protected] or CONTRIBUTED PHOTO aged them to experience and appreciate the Jane Andersen was an active member of the swim and tennis clubs, and many friends call 925-324-2017. world. In 2000, they retired in Carmel until Orinda community for over 40 years. [SEE ANDERSEN page 17] Cal Shakes Celebrates 45th Season with Two ‘Best’ Works, Two Modern Classics By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY been at the Roundabout Theatre Company, Staff Writer Playwright’s Horizons, the Geffen Play- house, Goodspeed and Juilliard. Rafaeli is he stars shine over California Shake- a 2016-18 Time Warner Directing Fellow at Tspeare Theater’s majestic hills this the Women’s Project Theatre and received summer as the company celebrates its 45th the 2014 SDC Sir John Gielgud Fellowship season at the Bruns Amphitheater. Com- for Classic Direction. pany Artistic Director Eric Ting says he is Ting directs The Good Person of Szech- excited about the big plans for the season’s wan by Bertolt Brecht, the second show of productions. Cal Shakes’ season running July 3-21. It is “We’re bringing back two beloved plays the first time Cal Shakes has produced a by William Shakespeare that collectively Brechtian work, which is a fable for current represent the best of his works, and we’re times exploring the lengths one must go to pairing them with two modern classics: one survive in the modern world. old, one very new. It’s a season of glorious Ting is introducing Cal Shakes’ audienc- comedy, stark tragedy and complex human- es to the visions of two new directors this ity that grapples with the timeless question: season. Megan Sandberg-Zakian directs the How are we responsible to one another?” world premiere of House of Joy by Madhuri said Ting. Shekar, produced as part of Cal Shakes’ Opening the 2019 season is A Midsum- New Classics Initiative (NCI), running mer Night’s Dream, directed by Tyne Ra- Aug. 14 to Sept. 1. faeli. The show runs May 22 -June 9. Ting The NCI seeks to engage living writers says he is thrilled to welcome Rafaeli back in dialogue with classical works. Shekar’s to the Bruns after her successful 2017 run work got the attention of Cal Shakes at of Measure for Measure. the 2018 Bay Area Playwrights Festival According to Rafaeli, A Midsummer and is an action-adventure romance set in Night’s Dream centers around four lov- a harem at the beginning of the end of the ers who escape into the woods and find Mughal Empire. themselves entangled in a world turned The final show of the season, Shake- upside-down. When it comes to love, speare’s Macbeth directed by Cal Shakes what’s fantasy and what’s reality? Tricks newcomer, Victor Malana Moag, runs abound and wires cross as they seek escape Sept. 18 to Oct. 6. Determined to fulfill a from (or surrender to) the clutches of love. prophecy of greatness, Macbeth’s hunger Rafaeli is a British-American director for power consumes all he holds dear in a based in New York who directs classics, cautionary tale of unbridled ambition. new plays and musicals in London and the All shows are at the Bruns Amphitheater, United States. Her recent productions have [SEE CAL SHAKES page 14] THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 3 THE ORINDA ASSOCIATION

A Message From The OA President The Orinda Association Emergency Evacuation Forum, Classic The Orinda Association is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to: Car Show Coming Up • Maintaining and improving the quality of life in Orinda; Carlos Baltodano • Promoting awareness and discussion of issues that are important to the community; ovember’s Camp Fire is considered papers or passports? According to the • Encouraging and recognizing volunteer efforts to enhance the Nthe deadliest wildfire in California to Federal Emergency Management Agency, beauty, character and security of Orinda. date. It destroyed the town of Paradise and evacuations are very common in the United The Orinda Association killed 85 people. Very dry vegetation, high States. Evacuations are not only caused by P.O. Box 97 winds and limited evacuation routes turned fires or earthquakes; they can occur due Visit our office at 26 Orinda Way Orinda, California 94563 (Lower Level Library) this wildfire into a high-speed monster that to transportation and industrial accidents. Phone: 254-0800 obliterated the town in Butte County. It is During every disaster, someone says, www.OrindaAssociation.org estimated that 90 percent of the houses and “I never thought it could happen to me.” 50 percent of the commercial buildings Being better prepared and knowing a few were destroyed. Our hearts grieve for the steps could help cut losses. Fire safety and OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS fallen and their families. prevention habits can help prevent fires President Carlos Baltodano Anil Comelo Vice President Joe Garvey Joe Haughin – Board Member Emeritus While investigations and lawsuits are from starting and limit the damage should Secretary Sally Hogarty Chris Laszcz-Davis underway, it’s a good time for all of us to a fire occur. The forum will include cur- Treasurer Bill Waterman Diane Lautz reflect and ask: Are we prepared? What do rent best practices from recent evacuation City Council Liaison Inga Miller Jim Luini – Board Member Emeritus Cindy Powell we do if asked to evacuate our home? Have exercises, “Go Bag” planning, inventory Devan Sudra we planned for the safety of our families? and insurance coverage steps and evacua- Kate Wiley Do we have a bag of important items to take tion plan preparation. with us in an emergency or evacuation? As part of the forum, a video will be These questions and more will be ad- created to show this important informa- dressed in an Emergency Evacuation Forum tion along with answers to questions on sponsored by The Orinda Association (OA). safety. The video is planned to be available It takes place 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 23 at on Contra Costa TV and the Community the Orinda Library Auditorium. The chief Emergency Response Team website. of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department, the Please plan to attend this very important Orinda police chief, emergency instruc- [SEE PRESIDENT page 4] tors and evacuation coordinators are being invited to provide information and answer Mark Your Calendars questions. When a fire occurs and there is a need to Emergency Evacuation Forum: 5-6:30 evacuate, most people freeze and have little p.m. May 23, Orinda Library Audito- clue what they need to pack. If you are like rium me, you would think about photo albums Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. or artwork. Others would think about their 7, Orinda Village District (near Orinda pets or jewelry. How about important Motors) SAT Drivers Feted at Annual Luncheon

SALLY HOGARTY Ingrid Evans and John Creech take part in the special drivers’ luncheon put on by the staff of Se- niors Around Town in appreciation of all the volunteers who drive clients to various appointments throughout the year. Evans has been driving with SAT for 14 years and Creech has been a driver for 10 years. Approximately 30 of the 64 active drivers attended the luncheon on April 2 catered by Genuine Goodness (21 Orinda Way). For more information on being a driver, call 925-254-0800 or email [email protected]. 4 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 EDITORIAL Editorial: Keeping Local News Alive iting the loss of newspapers – and the profit, it’s only fair to let news organizations Cjobs that disappeared with them – U.S. share in ad revenues.” lawmakers last month introduced a bill to On a much smaller scale, our little paper help preserve local journalism. has the same challenges as papers around In introducing the measure, the lawmak- the country. We have reporters, editors, ers pointed out that since 2004, 1,800 local graphic and web designers and advertising papers have been closed or merged, result- representatives. We typically have a 20- ing in a 45 percent decrease of reporters page paper, and each month we print 9,000 and editors in the industry. The Bay Area copies which are delivered via U.S. mail as reflected the national trend, going from well as distributed around town. 1,500 journalists at its high point down to This all costs money. Even though The less than 300 journalists to serve roughly Orinda News is a service of The Orinda As- seven million people. sociation, the newspaper is expected to pay Importantly, they noted that local jour- for itself. And it does through ad revenue. nalism plays a vital role in promoting Yet, it could not survive without the back- good governance, accountability and ing of the Association and its supporters. community. In fact, some supporters in the past have The Journalism Competition and Preser- designated their donation specifically for vation Act, launched by U.S. Representa- the newspaper. (See who they are on pages tives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Zoe Lof- 10-14). gren (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO) and We value this commitment and watch Jamie Raskin (D-MD), would allow local the bottom line very carefully because List of The Orinda News Advertisers news outlets to negotiate collectively with the Association has other important pro- Page Page large online platforms, including Facebook grams it funds with donations it receives. Automotive Professional Property Management 9 and Google. They include the Volunteer Center, Se- Orinda Motors 9 State Farm Insurance – Bryan Silveira 10 Orinda Shell Auto Care 18 Travel Adventures Unlimited 2 “Local news faces an uphill battle,” niors Around Town and the 4th of July Beauty and Fitness Real Estate DeSaulnier said. “Papers are being bought Parade. Anytime Fitness 1 Coldwell Banker up by hedge funds and the focus has had So when our advertising representatives CoreKinetics 8 Laura Abrams 11 to shift from quality local content to profit knock on your door, there’s a reason for it: Living Lean Exercise & Eating Program 11 Suzanne Toner Geoffrion 2 Cleaning Services Shellie Kirby 15 maximization to save the news organiza- To keep The Orinda News, your community Kirby Carpet Cleaning 7 Compass tions we have left. In this digital world, resource, alive and independent. Dental The Beaubelle Group 19 where content is being shared for free on – Simar Khanna, Editor Dr. Amin Samadian DDS 12 Holly Henkel 7 social media while the platform makes a [email protected] Dr. Mary Smith DDS 2 Virginia and Paul Ratto 17 Educational Leila Schlein 14 Orinda Ballet Academy 8 Prime Vintage Realty Orinda Parks & Rec 12 Rodney Lal 19 Letter to the Editor Garden/Landscaping Village Associates Casa Compact, SB50 Housing ly the federal government’s Fair Housing Blue Ridge Landscaping 11 Dexter Honens II 5 McDonnell Nursery 15 April Matthews 8 Plans Would Destroy Orinda Act of 1968. The act bans discrimination Tree Sculpture 6 Karen & Hillary Murphy 18 Residents of Orinda are attracted to their in the sale, rental and financing of housing. Medical Ann Sharf 14 city because of the excellent schools, the The Orinda City Council (as of April 8) Dr. Brian Clark, Psy.D. 18 Amy Rose Smith 13 enchanting environment, the low crime has not taken a stand on the CASA Compact Medicine Shoppe 7 Molly Smith 3 Nonprofits Steve Stahle 5 rate and all of the other pleasant elements or SB50. In 2017 and 2018, Orinda mayors The Orinda Association 3 Clark Thompson 6 associated with suburban living. Eve Phillips and Amy Worth wrote a total Orinda Classic Car Show 7 Restaurants/Catering However, two governmental plans, if of four letters to members of the state leg- Orinda Community Foundation 8 Baan Thai 17 enacted, will destroy the assets of Orinda. islature. The letters argued for local control Orinda Garden Club 10 Casa Orinda 5 Seniors Around Town 3 Farmer’s Market 12 One plan is the CASA Compact, a project in Orinda. Pet Service La Mediterranée 6 concocted by the Metropolitan Transpor- Curiously, four recent surveys of Cali- Animal House Pet Sitting 8 Siam Orchid 15 tation Commission (MTC). The CASA fornia and Bay Area residents show that Professional Service Zamboni’s Pizza Company 20 Compact will mandate the construction of 50 percent or more are considering leaving 5A Rent-A-Space 20 Retail Capital Advantage 10 McCaulou’s 6 additional housing in Orinda, a city that is the state or the Bay Area. If there is such Mark Bellingham Painting 19 Orinda Books 14 full. The CASA Compact’s recommenda- an exodus, no new housing will be needed. Park Place Wealth Advisors 13 Rechic 101 17 tions include unlocking “public land for Any changes affecting Orinda’s hous- affordable housing” and the “removal of ing must go, in a referendum, before the and takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. travaganza from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., regulatory barriers to additional dwelling city’s voters. This year’s theme is Back to the Future. which includes a catered dinner. The Rotary units.” The source of the quoted words is If Orinda ultimately turns into some ver- In addition to vintage vehicles there may Club of Orinda, which sponsors the event, a March 4 press release from MTC. The sion of Tokyo or New York City, Orinda’s be several DeLoreans to gaze at and enjoy. will hold it at the new Art and Garden Cen- estimated cost for the compact is $1.5 bil- residents can say that their city council As part of the occasion, your hosts will ter at Wilder. The venue is situated in the lion per year. was silent when the city’s assets came be dressed in lab coats and white wigs to picturesque Wilder development behind The second plan is state Senate Bill under attack. replicate the look of “Doc” in the Back to Field #5. It is large enough to hold up to 50 (SB50), which will require Orinda to –Richard Colman the Future movies. 190 people. construct even more housing. SB50 will, If you have a vintage vehicle and would Stay tuned for more details and how to according to Curbed San Francisco (edition t PRESIDENT from page 3 like to register the car, visit OrindaCar- purchase tickets. As in past years, proceeds of March 12), a real estate publication, set fire safety forum. It is open to the public. Show.com. This event benefits Seniors are provided to local non-profit and chari- “minimum requirements for low-income Planning ahead to Saturday, on Sept. 7, Around Town (SAT), the Educational table organizations. Please put these events housing.” SB 50 is still being debated in The OA sponsors the 15th Annual Classic Foundation of Orinda (EFO), and other in your calendar as you plan for the future. the state legislature. Car Show. Vintage cars can be viewed in the local organizations. Neither the CASA Compact nor SB 50 Orinda Village District in front of Orinda Friday, the night before the show, on Carlos Baltodano can be reached at cbalt. will have any effect on civil rights, especial- Motors along Orinda Way. It is a free event Sept. 6, is the Dancing with the Cars ex- [email protected].

The Orinda News prints 9,000 copies and is published 12 times a Opinions of The Orinda News are expressed on the year by The Orinda Association. The office is located at 26 Orinda The Orinda News editorial page. Views of writers and letters to the editor are Way (lower level of the Library). All rights reserved. The publication is A Publication of their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The sent out by direct mail (Permit #4, Orinda Post Office) and distributed The Orinda Association Orinda Association or of The Orinda News. Advertisements to key locations throughout the city. Mailing Address P.O. Box 97 appearing in The Orinda News are not to be construed as Executive Editor ...... Sally Hogarty Orinda, California 94563 endorsements by The Orinda Association or The Orinda News. Editor ...... Simar Khanna Telephone: 925 254-0800 Letters to the Editor are printed on a space-available Assistant Editors ...... David Dierks, Lynn Kalmar basis and should be no longer than 400 words. They must in- Advertising Representatives ...... Jill Gelster, Elana O’Loskey www.TheOrindaNews.com clude the writer’s first and last name, signature and telephone Editorial Committee ...... Kathy Enzerink, Jill Gelster, Elana O’Loskey, number. Cindy Powell, Mark Roberts, Kate Wiley Send letters to: Editor, The Orinda News, P.O. Box 97, Staff Writers ...... Carlos Baltodano, Mimi Bommarito, Orinda, CA 94563, or email to [email protected]. Bobbie Dodson, Barbara Kobsar, Kathryn G. McCarty, Bill O’Brian, Elana O’Loskey, John Vanek Letters to Editor for the June issue are due May 8, 2019. Graphics/Layout ...... Aspen Consulting: Jill Gelster & David Dierks Printing ...... Folger Graphics For display advertising rates, call Jill Gelster at 925-528- 9225 ([email protected]) or Elana O’Loskey at 925-984- 1751 ([email protected]). The deadline for the June issue is The OA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. May 8, 2019. THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 5 SEASONED SHOPPER / OUTDOORS

Seasoned Shopper Apricots, Apriums Welcome Start of Local Farmers’ Market Season BARBARA KOBSAR

he short and sweet apricot season is own special characteristics and qualities Tabout to begin. California grows and and you’re sure to find a favorite at market. harvests more than 90 percent of the na- Look for early Katy and Gold Kist varieties, tion’s commercially grown apricots. and mid-season Royal Blenheims. Honey sweet, full-flavored apricots Choose smooth, fragrant, plump depend on tree ripening more than many and slightly firm apricots with an orange- SALLY HOGARTY of the other stone fruits, but the resulting yellow to orange color. A few days at room Checking out the Mulholland Ridge Open Space Preserve trail are (L-R) Orinda Parks and Rec Commis- fragile fruit does not withstand the rigors temperature completes the ripening and the sioner CZ Czerner, Moraga Parks and Rec Director Breyana Brandt, event sponsor Coldwell Banker of shipping. However, when harvested at fruit yields to gentle palm pressure. If nec- Managing Broker Jeff Gillett and Lafayette’s Parks and Rec Director Jonathan Katayanagi. the proper degree of maturity the apricots essary, store ripe fruit, unwashed in a plastic will ripen beautifully and release a sweet bag in the refrigerator for a few days only. Trail Challenge About to Begin fragrance. There’s another gem arriving at market, Fresh apricots destined for farmers’ mar- and it’s one of the most flavorful early By SALLY HOGARTY native wildflowers, pitching in to clean up kets are hand-picked and each tree is picked season fruits. Apriums were developed in Executive Editor trash along trails, hiking to a creek or just several times as the fruit ripens. If apricots the late 1980s by Floyd Zaiger of Zaiger having a picnic. A limited number of 2019 are picked too early and green, they shrink Genetics in Modesto. rails have been groomed, maps printed commemorative pins will be awarded to and shrivel and have very little or no flavor. Apriums are a hybrid made up of 75 Tand T-shirts are ready to go. Now those completing the challenge. Different apricot varieties possess their percent apricot and 25 percent plum. They Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda parks and Participants can track their progress and look like a small deep rose-hued apricot recreation directors hope to see lots of new their location by downloading the free is juicier and slightly firmer with a little people taking advantage of local trails dur- AllTrails app on their smartphones. For longer shelf life. They’re best enjoyed fresh ing the Trail Challenge. those needing help in identifying various out of hand and to add a burst of flavor in The challenge begins May 4 with repre- plants and trees, download the Plantsnap salads, appetizers, sauces, desserts, jams sentatives from the Lamorinda parks and app ($3.99). and ice cream. rec departments at various trail heads from To be part of the kick-off May 4 and Enjoy and see you at the market! 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. handing out T-shirts and receive a Trail Challenge T-shirt, go to the The Orinda market is open Saturday, 9 maps to participants on opening day. following trail heads: Orinda Open Space a.m. to 1 p.m. on Orinda Way in front of A self-guided program, the free event al- Preserve, 1100 Donald Drive, Orinda Rite Aid and the Community Park. For lows participants to complete the challenge (just above Orinda Oaks Park); Moraga more information visit www.cccfm.org or by one of two ways: Go the Distance or Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Rd., in call the market hotline at 925-431-8361. Complete the Objectives. Go the Distance Moraga and the Lafayette Reservoir, 3849 participants track the distance they hike on Mt. Diablo Blvd., in Lafayette. Barbara Kobsar sells her Cottage Kitchen Lamorinda trails and submit a log show- Those not attending the May 4 festivi- jams and jellies at the Jam Stand at the ing a completed total of 26.2 miles. Those ties can pick up T-shirts, maps and guide SALLY HOGARTY Saturday Orinda market and the Sunday choosing the objective approach must books at all three cities’ parks and rec Visitors at the Orinda Farmers’ Market enjoy a craft Walnut Creek market. She is president of complete five of eight objectives listed in departments: Lafayette: 500 St. Mary’s project on Opening Day. The market is open from now until November, Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m, CCCFM (Contra Costa Certified Farmers’ the guide. Objectives include identifying [SEE TRAILS page 15] on Orinda Way in front of the Community Park. Market) Association’s Board of Directors. Volunteers Needed as Orinda Gets Ready for Fourth of July Events

By SALLY HOGARTY Executive Editor

arly one morning in the winter of E1984, Dick Heggie, Bill Gross and Bobbie Landers were sitting in The Orinda Association’s cramped office behind the Community Center trying to think of a way to get local residents excited about Orinda becoming a city. They collectively decided on throwing a 4th of July parade residents would never forget. Not only did Orinda become a city the following year, but the parade has continued to this day. Now, the annual 4th of July parade brings thousands of residents from Orinda and surrounding Bay Area communities together to celebrate America’s indepen- SALLY HOGARTY Young attendees show their patriotic spirit at last [SEE FOURTH page 8] year’s 4th of July parade. 6 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 CAR TIME

the local warehouse process. The normal process has the repair shop instance, that leaks after only three years Car Time ordering and installing the parts. They are is not a good value. A quality shop will not responsible for ordering the correct parts sell you one of those but they sure seem and they stand behind those parts for a attractive online. Saving Money on Car Repairs responsible amount of time. They are also The key to saving money is to use a responsible for selecting a grade of part good repair facility and trust them. What By JOHN VANEK that offers the quality and longevity of the is your time and energy worth? It is a bet- original equipment. ter value to have your vehicle repaired in a ou may have noticed that the cost to a two-part process. There are options when it comes to order- swift manner knowing it is fixed right and Yrepair cars has reached significant First we diagnose the problem, then we ing parts. Sub-standard parts manufactured the technicians did their best to give you a levels. Modern automobiles are highly fix it. There is usually a fee associated overseas usually do not offer the equivalent quality repair for the best price possible. As engineered and are much more complex with the proper diagnosis. What alterna- quality and longevity but do cost less. What usual, I recommend keeping on top of car than ever before. They require special tive diagnosis and repair options are avail- if the part ordered online is incorrect or maintenance and repairs in order to beat the equipment, training and knowledge to suc- able? Thanks to the Internet, there is a vast defective? Now you still have a broken unexpected car repair demon. cessfully repair or maintain. amount of information available online. car that needs the right part. You have no Auto repair is an unwanted expense and Information in the wrong hands, however, recourse with the installer. They still need Reach John Vanek at John@orindamotors. can hurt your budget every time something is not always a good thing. to be paid. A sub-standard radiator, for com. happens. It is natural to try to find ways to The average owner/driver will normally keep the costs down. Some car owners are not have enough automotive experience or desperate to find affordable repair options. knowledge to confirm the findings. Using Shopping for the best price for diagnosis the Internet for diagnosis is risky. Profes- does not always get the best results. You sional auto repair technicians have years should be shopping for a facility you can of training and experience to reach a point trust and that has the skills to properly di- of confidence on today’s modern vehicles. agnose the problem the first time. Journeyman automotive technicians Car owners can get frustrated when it earn a significant living but are underpaid comes to finding out what is wrong with compared to other skilled professionals. their vehicle. There is anxiety as soon as Nonetheless, it is hard to compare a pro- a car develops a problem. How much will fessional diagnosis to an Internet guess. it cost is the burning question. Remember It would be considered lucky to properly that repairing a problem on a car usually is diagnosis any problem without actually checking out the car first. Many owners are looking for the “silver bullet” to solve their car problem. You can

save money if it works out, but what if it SALLY HOGARTY doesn’t? You basically pay twice, plus the Glorietta students work together to assemble Peace Kits for distribution to students in Paradise. diagnosis time required to properly solve the actual problem. When a customer re- t PEACE from page 1 versus thoughtful reactions to experiences quests a specific repair to solve a problem join with Paradise Rotary and the Orinda and on attitudes of mindfulness and grati- based on Internet information, it usually Union School District (OUSD) to help the tude. Students were asked to discuss and does not work out. It could, but it is risky. children heal emotionally as well.” write down in a journal people and things There is no silver bullet. There is the skilled To that end, students, teachers and board in their lives for which they are grateful. process or there is luck. You really need members from OUSD, accompanied by “It was really a moving experience to to actually perform the diagnosis on the members from the Rotary clubs of Orinda visit the students and staff from Ponderosa vehicle to confirm the required repair. and Paradise, who sponsored the project, Elementary school. Despite being displaced Buying parts online will potentially offer and members of the nonprofit Mindful from their own school site, you could feel savings because no repair shop can compete Littles caravanned to Butte County to de- the strong sense of school identity and the with an online warehouse that does not have liver 300 “peace kits” on April 9. Children power of their community,” adds Weiner. the same overhead and often ships parts at all of the Orinda Schools assembled the “They expressed so much gratitude for the directly from the manufacturer, skipping kits as a community service project under first responders, their teachers and just for the direction of Tanuka Gordon of Mind- having a safe place to go to school.” ful Littles. Proponents of the program hope the “I participated in both the making and children will continue using the methods distribution of the OrindaCares peace kits they learned to help them better manage with our OUSD students,” says parent and their stress responses and to move forward OUSD Board President Hillary Weiner. as their families and the town of Paradise “The kits were filled not just with mindful- continue to rebuild. ness tools, but also handwritten heartfelt “I want our OUSD students to know that notes from OUSD students. It was inspiring when bad things happen, good people step to watch our OUSD 5th and 8th graders up to help,” says Superintendent of Schools show the Ponderosa Elementary students Carolyn Seaton. “We are so grateful to the how to use the tools in the kits, like the Rotary Clubs of Orinda and Paradise for rainbow beads and the gratitude journals. I funding this impactful project and Tanuka was also quite moved to see the Ponderosa Gordon and her Mindful Littles team for students read the OUSD students’ notes.” their vision, persistence and passion that In addition to the peace kits, Mindful brought the Peace Kits for Ponderosa to Littles staff, volunteers and OUSD students fruition.” led 30 to 40-minute training sessions on re- laxation exercises, breath control, how dif- Sally Hogarty can be reached at sally@ ferent parts of the brain control instinctive theorindanews.com. THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 7 CALENDAR / CITY COUNCIL / TEACHER City Council Passes Resolution on 5G Small Cell Facilities

By SALLY HOGARTY noted the possible lowering of home val- Executive Editor ues. Jennifer Kamae added, “If property values and taxes go down, then cities will n appreciative audience applauded get a smaller percentage of property tax Athe Orinda City Council last month revenue.” when it unanimously adopted a resolution A few speakers said they welcomed the regulating the aesthetics of small wireless technology. One of them was Dante Wil- facilities and other infrastructure necessary liams from Horizon Wireless who said, for 5G technology. “There is a silent majority out there who

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The technology, made mandatory by want this technology. People now have an Dr. Cheri Etheredge poses with the lifelike mannequin used for teaching nursing students in Contra the Federal Communications Commission expectation for service, and 5G will ensure Costa College’s simulation lab. (FCC), has raised controversy across the they get it and allow police and fire person- United States as residents show concern nel to quickly pull up the latest data they Orinda Resident Named Contra Costa for possible health risks associated with the need to do their jobs.” higher radio frequency radiation. A number of Since its Feb. 19 meeting, the City Community College Teacher of the Year law suits have been filed but, while the courts Council, city staff and Telecom Law Firm, By LYNN KALMAR tion mannequin’s vital signs, breath sounds, decide, the deployment of 5G will continue. which specializes in telecommunications Assistant Editor heart sounds and more, Etheredge is able This next generation of mobile data re- infrastructure and land use, have been look- to guide her students through emergent lies on a bandwidth with a relatively short ing at what control the city can exert and r. Cheri Etheredge, an Orinda resi- events that can occur in a hospital setting, range but that provides an exponential crafting that into a resolution before the Ddent for nearly 30 years, was named but without the risk a student mistake might jump in data speeds (up to 10 gigabytes FCC deadline. The result, Resolution 16- Teacher of the Year for the Contra Costa pose to a real patient. per second). Referred to as “small cells,” 19, aims to protect Orinda’s visual character Community College District for her work Nursing students rotate through the the 5G antennae services hundreds of feet while complying with the FCC Order. as a nursing instructor. lab each semester, gaining experience compared to the traditional microcell sites “The resolution is meant as an interim Etheredge spent 28 years teaching pediat- with pediatric, maternity, and medical- now used which cover square miles. Due to [SEE 5G page 13] ric nursing before moving to a new position surgical scenarios. After each simulation, the limited coverage, more small cells are when Contra Costa College received a grant Etheredge leads a discussion reviewing necessary, putting them in close proximity to buy a high-fidelity mannequin and open what the students did well and how they to homes, businesses and schools. a simulation lab in 2009. could improve. As the students approach In January, the FCC started its “shot After receiving additional training in graduation, they have the opportunity to clock” giving local entities until April 15 simulation techniques, Etheredge estab- participate in a simulation competition that to pass resolutions/ordinances regarding the lished the lab at Contra Costa College puts their skills to the test. aesthetics of the small wireless facilities and has been teaching students through Nominated by CCC Academic Senate and other infrastructure deployments in the hands-on exercises. She recently partici- President Beth Goehring and CCC Jour- public rights-of-way. pated in the program facility’s redesign and nalism Chair Paul DeBolt, Etheredge was “Unfortunately, we are not allowed by remodel, which now consists of two simu- included on a list of nominees for Teacher law to say no to this technology,” said Vice lation rooms and a 10-bed, fully-equipped of the Year in March and was then selected Mayor Darlene Gee. “But it’s important that skills lab. as the winner by a faculty vote. The Teacher we take action with this resolution to give Using a computer to control the simula- [SEE TEACHER page 13] us what protection we can.” More than 30 people spoke at the April 9 City Council meeting with the vast major- On the Calendar in May ity opposed to the new technology being 1 Orinda Books, 11:30 a.m. Chef Charlie Cooks concert debut of Broadway and East End star installed in Orinda. Not only were residents Sicilian. $35 includes $5 off on the price of any Brent Barrett go to lamorindatheatres.com for concerned about the health risks, they also cookbook in the store on the day of the event. tickets. See article p. 20. 925-254-7606 for reservation. 3 Friends of Hospice, Orinda Book Review 2 Orinda Books, 10 a.m. Story Time with Cathy 9:30 a.m. Beneath the Scarlet Sky. Author G. Join Cathy for a lively hour of books and fun Mark Sullivan will bring slides and refresh- for kids of all ages. Also May 11, 18 and 25.* ments. Reservations available for $50 per Rechic, 11 a.m. a special Mother’s Day Sip ‘n person. Please make check out to Friends Shop event with Jenny Hill from Beautycounter of Hospice, Orinda. Mail to Diane Hill, 41 pop-up in Rechic, 101 Orinda Way, Orinda. Charles Hill Rd. Orinda, CA 94563. Funds www.rechic101.com; 925-317-3735 go to Hospice of the East Bay. Orinda Books, 2 p.m. Dianne Hales will in- Orinda Books, 10 a.m. Gerry Wallace— troduce her new book, La Passione: How Italy Spring Ceramics exhibition and sale. Seduced the World.* First Friday Forum, 1:30 p.m. Dr. David A. Orinda Chamber of Commerce, 4 p.m. Hollinger presents “Global Christianity and ribbon cutting at Anytime Fitness, 2 Theatre the Ecumenical-Evangelical Divide,” in the Square #148. Sanctuary of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Live At The Orinda, 7:30 p.m. the Bay Area [SEE CALENDAR page 13] 8 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 ARTS Entries Being Accepted for Lamorinda ShortDocs Film Fest for All Ages egistration is open for Lamorinda tion. This is the first year the Lamorinda RShortDocs, a short documentary film Arts Council and CAIFF have worked competition held by the Lamorinda Arts together on the competition and organiz- Council, and this year hosted in conjunc- ers at both organizations say they are tion with the California Independent Film excited about what the partnership will Festival (CAIFF). bring. Entries of short documentary films, six Derek Zemrak, founder and president of minutes or less, will be accepted through CAIFF, says “I worked on the ShortDocs June 16. Now in its fourth year, the compe- festival as a judge last year, and decided tition will accept G-rated submissions from that it seemed like a good fit for CAIFF to anyone 5 years of age or older who lives, act as host to these talented local residents, works or attends school in Orinda, Lafay- who range from amateurs to experienced ette or Moraga and includes Walnut Creek filmmakers.” students in the Acalanes Union School Filmmakers are encouraged to register District. Film submissions will be judged in for the festival at https://lamorindaarts. one of four categories: elementary school, org/for-Filmmakers. After registration, middle school, high school and adult. The completed films can be submitted to Film audience votes for an Audience Favorite Freeway at https://filmfreeway.com/Lam- Student Film. orindaShortDocsFilmFest. To learn more The competition culminates in a red- about Lamorinda ShortDocs go to https:// carpet screening event held at the Orinda lamorindaarts.org/shortdocs. Theatre Aug. 25 at 11 a.m., featuring selected films and an awards presenta- –Lynn Kalmar, Assistant Editor

Don’t Be Late for This Very Important Date

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Orinda Ballet Academy presents Alice in Wonderland at the Library Auditorium May 17-19. Dancers (L-R): Genevieve Leach, Sofia Paraskakis, Gemma Leach, Raina Patterson, Elsa Cooke, and Bailey Brothers; (center) Claire Mercer. www.orindaballetacademy.com.

t FOURTH from page 5 “Bringing all the moving parts together dence. Known as the “Best Hometown requires a group of dedicated volunteers,” Parade,” the event features a plethora of says 4th of July Co-Chair Bill Waterman. entries from professional musical groups “We have lots of fun and many of the same to local school children to farm animals people return year after year, often several and, of course, the All-Volunteer Orinda generations of the same family, to help Pick-Up Marching Band. make the parade successful.” The day begins with Lamorinda Sunrise According to Waterman and his Co-Chair Rotary’s pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. Diane Lautz, volunteers are needed for a to 10 a.m. in the Library Plaza. The flag variety of opportunities including setting up raising ceremony is 7:45 a.m. in front of the parade route with decorations and pa- the Community Center with the July Run rade route cones, helping the various parade for A Reason at 8 a.m. The Friends of the entries line-up, handing out bottles of water Orinda Library book sale starts at 9 a.m. and much more. To find out more about and the parade at 10 a.m. followed by how to volunteer, go to www.orindaparade. activities and entertainment in the Com- com or contact the OA office at 925-254- munity Center Park. This year, The Orinda 0800 or email [email protected]. Association (OA) has partnered with the city, which will organize the many park Sally Hogarty can be reached at sally@ activities. TheOrindaNews.com. THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 9 AROUND??? TOWN

Library Gallery: Two Women Who Play with Fire, Paintings and Woodwork

By ELANA O’LOSKEY within a container or saggar. Originally, Staff Writer saggars were used to protect the finish from debris flying around the firing chamber he Lamorinda Arts Council presents from the wood or coal fuel source. About Tthemed work from Two Women Who 200 years ago, potters decided to reverse Play With Fire – ceramicist Kate Chenok this and use the saggar to hold materials and woodturner Kim Wolfe; painters Bill near the pieces to dramatically change the SALLY HOGARTY Carmel and Arno Kober; and woodworker finish. The Orinda Garden Club’s plantings of Narcissus ‘Golden Dawn and Earlicheer’ bring springtime to the median bordering Camino Pablo. Ellis Sjöberg this month. Stoneware Vase I, a saggar fired stone- Fire takes center stage when Chenok uses ware piece, shows how exotic clouds of a technique called saggar firing which is the different colors emerge from such a pro- April Showers Bring May Flowers to method of creating confined atmospheres cess. Chenok has been passionate about making ceramics since 1980 and works Orinda Median and Garden Tour out of her home studio. Throwing pots By ELANA O’LOSKEY green leaves. Most people enjoy springtime on the wheel and hand building pieces Staff Writer daffodils but did you know they are not just from slabs of clay, she creates functional a pretty face? They deter moles, gophers pieces for everyday use. Firing them in n 1557, Thomas Tusser wrote, “Sweet and rabbits. Even better, they thrive on interesting ways makes them unique. She IApril showers / Do spring May flower,” our existing climate preferring no summer says, “Making pottery exercises a part of and it’s still true. water and proliferate, well, like rabbits. my mind where I can take risks and create The Orinda Garden Club (OGC), never Completing this carefully planted tri- new things out of materials that come from afraid to dig in and get to work, has created angular median was no mean feat as it is CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the earth. I can experiment without a lot of a four-seasons triangle filled with sun- owned by Cal Trans and came with some Kate Chenok makes ceramic art meant for ev- fear of failure.” For more of Chenok’s work thirsty, drought-tolerant plants visible to tough provisos. According to OGC Presi- eryday use, including Nesting Stoneware Bowls on display in the Library Gallery. [SEE GALLERY page 16] drivers waiting for traffic to move on or off dent Cathleen Sodos and Past President Camino Pablo to Highway 24. Margie Murphy, Cal Trans informed them Currently glorious yellow and white that since no irrigation was possible the The Orinda Library in May blossoms of Narcissus species, ‘Golden plantings had to be chosen with great care Dawn’ and ‘Earlicheer’peek out from deep [SEE GARDEN page 17] ll events are free unless otherwise specified. Room. AFor more information, call 925-254-2184 Computer Help. 1 p.m. Receive help on or visit www.ccclib.org/locations/Orinda.html. computer matters from a knowledgeable The library is closed May 12 for Mother’s Day volunteer. Registration required. Focus on and May 26-27 for Memorial Day. beginning users. One hour appointments 1 Baby Storytime. 11:30 a.m. Songs and available. Also May 9, 16, 23, 30. stories and other early literacy activities ESL Conversation Group. 1 p.m. Local for infants to 18 months (pre-walkers) and volunteer ESL teachers lead group discus- their caregivers only. Families with older sions with ESL learners. Study Room A. children are welcome to attend Toddler Also May 9, 16, 23, 30. Storytime. Library Gallery Room. Playtime 6 Maker Monday. 2:30 p.m. Whether it’s afterwards. Also May 8, 15. Legos, Minecraft o1r crafts, something is 2 Dealer Days, 10 a.m. Friends of the Orinda always happening on Mondays. Geared for Library book sale. Orinda Library Sorting [SEE LIBRARY page 14] 10 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 ORINDA ASSOCIATION The Orinda Association Supporters and Friends as of April 4

Kay & David Aaker John Bacon & Patty Bolich Boomerangcast LLC California Bank of Jim & Kris Abrams Jonathan Bacon & Anne Severin & Margaret Commerce Linda & Todd Adler Randolph Borenstein California Independent Aetna Insurance Jonathon & Shelley Bagg Margaret Boscoe Film Festival Hassan & Connie Jeff & Ruth Bailey Stewart & Joyce Bowers California Shakespeare Ahmadzadeh Kath & Barry Balamuth Steve & Marcia Boyd Theater Albertsons Safeway Carlos & Josie Baltodano David & Elizabeth Boyle David & Susan Calkins Verda & Primo Alexander Cindy & Brad Barber Steve & Marcia Boyd Canopy Health Alliant Insurance Paul & Jean Barnhart Katharine Brady Thomas Capener Services Reg & Kathy Barrett Andrew Branagh Bernard & Elizabeth Lynne Alper Tom & Marcia Beales Lyn & Jack Branagh Cappelli, Jr. Carol Alvord Jimmie Beardsley Louise Breber Amy Carey Paul & Mary Sue Ammon Margaret Beck Thomas & Margaret Barbara Carrigg Andy & Carole Amstutz Bonnie Bell Brennan Jacqueline Carroll Roland Andersen Barbara & Walter Bell Betty Brotherton Norris & Carolyn Cash Becky Anderson Laurence W. Berger Michael Brown Steve Catton David & Sandra Anderson Fred & Sasha Berkowitz Jacalyn Buettner Sally D. Chapman John Anderson Robert & Martha Bilbrey Rachel & Jason Burge Manu & Shikha Chatterjee Joyce & Stephen Arnon Biomed General Gail Burke Chevron Corporation Tom & Marianne Aude Beverly Blaisdell Jerome & Gloria Burke Michael Chin & Mari Alex & Yvette Axelrode William Bondy Burkhalter Family Breazeale Wesley T. Ayers Jim & Delores Bonnar Lisa Burlini Georgine & John Chokatos William Babcock Jr. Gerry Bonner Robert & Karen Burt Lei-Ching Chou CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Members of The Orinda Association man a table at the annual Volun- Lesley Benn David Bonneville Café Teatro Chee & Joan Chow teer Fair held in April. Roxanne Christophe Ann Christofferson Daniel & Dianne Danzig Barbara Edwards John & Ann Cinderey Frank & Rhonda Darling David & Lynne Ehlers Clark Pest Control Nancy Debenham Isabel & Sean Ehringer Sheila & Robert Clarke Gerald & DeeAnn Del Rio Peter & Sue Elkind Cara Cline Craig & Mary Dennis Joyanne Elkinton-Walker Mark & Lisa Cocalis Gary & Carolyn Depolo Jim & Jill Ellis Jennifer & Rene Collado Ken & Donna Derr Patricia Ellsworth Richard S. Colman Edward & Carol Dewey Dr. & Mrs. Weylin Eng Anil Comelo Diablo Foods Peter Engstrom Coldwell Banker Orinda Kara Dille Leslie & Joan Enloe Office Peter & Patricia Entourage Day Spa Compass - Beaubelle Dinkelspiel Lynn & Len Epstein Group Charles & Carol Robert & Betty Erikson Compass - Patti Camras Diraimondo Philip & Nancy Estes Computer Simplicity Rajiv & Rashmi Dixit Ingrid Evans Jeremy Conescu Mary Dodge Thomas Fellner Barbara Conley Bobbie & Fred Dodson Bob & Debbie Ferguson Stephen Controulis Don Jose’s Restaurant Kathy & John Fernbacher Anne Copenhagen Alvan & Heidi Donner Alfred Ferreira Kathy Cordova Connie & Ken Doty Virginia Field Paul J. Cortese Jeanne Dowell Gus & Sugar Filice Bill Cosden Steve & Stephanie Downs First American Title Don & Susan Couch Ardith B. Draeger Insurance Company Joyce Crawford Steven Draeger First Republic Bank Larry & Nancy Crevin Mark & Luann Duggan Ellie & Bob Fisher R.L. & D.A. 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SALLY HOGARTY Seniors Around Town staff member Cathy Goshorn shares a laugh with a young volunteer at the ride service’s holiday luncheon. Gary & Elaine Gallaher Gunderson David & Hillary Hoppock Bonnie & William Gallogly Robert & Jean Haaf Stuart House Chris Garoutte Shirley Haag Harry & June Howe Philip & Lynn Garrett Warren Hagstrom Cara Hoxie Joseph & Linda Garvey George Hall Roger Hoyer Darlene & Dennis Gee Nancy Hall William Hudson Robert & Pat Gerdsen Pam & Alan Hall William & Margaret Joan Getsinger Dick & Lois Halliday Hughes Steven Giacomi & Linda Harriet Hamlin Susan Hurl Cyrog Jud & Judy Hammon Susan Hurrell, CPA Pete Giers Robert & June Haring Fa Lu Hutson Bekki Gilbert Peter & Grace Hartdegen Grant & Suanne Inman Dianne Gilbert Rachel & John Hassard Glenn & Joel Jackson Karen Derr Gilbert Christie & John Hastings Keith & Susan Jacobsen Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis Widgie Hastings Lucille Jacobus Shelley & Pat Gilligan Joe & June Haughin Richard James A.N. & E.R. Glazer Stephen & Tish Harwood Arthur P. Jensen 12 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 ORINDA ASSOCIATION t MEMBERSHIP from page 11 Jared Miyamoto-Mills James & Jane Moffatt Ruth & Ivan Majdrakoff John & Sandra McGonigle Donald Monaco Diane & Paul Maltzer Bruce & Janette McGurk William & Ann Moon Peter Mankin Gail McIntyre Georgia Morris Stephanie & Douglass Sharlyn McIntyre Jody Morrison Mann Peirce McKee Kirby & Margaret Moulton William & Joyce Mann L.V. & H.M. McKendell Charles & Susan Pamela & Jeff Manning Christopher & Barbara Muenchow Richard & Gloria Marchick McLain John Muir/Mt. Diablo Keith & Judith Marks Virginia Meadowcroft Health Network Mary & Bob Marshall Mechanics Bank Orinda Peter & Elizabeth Muller Fritz & Alma Mast Adele Mendelsohn Robert & Suzanne Murillo Sari-Lois & Mattal-Neft Mercedes Benz of Walnut Terry Murphy & Ellen Willy Mautner Creek Hoffnagel Frank & Joan Maxwell Michael Merchant William Muster Joseph & Eileen McCaffrey Metagraphic Trends Vicki Nakamura

Beverly & James McCall Alan & Kathleen Metheny Jeff & Anne Nash MIMI BOMMARITO Joyce McCaulou Patricia Meyer Dorotea Nathan City Council candidates field questions at The Orinda Association’s forum in October, moderated by Martha Joyce & David McCaulou Anne & Larry Meyers Robert Neumann Goralka of the League of Women Voters. Charles S. & Joye Lee Sidney & Barbara Meyers Eileen & Michael Nevitt Robert & Carol Nykodym Charlie Petri Jack & Barbara Ross McCoy Jean Michell David & Dorthea Gary Nye & Ann Bill & Mary Phelon Mike & Virginia Ross Bradford & Jennifer Liv & Bruce Milan Newacheck O’Connell Nye Eve Phillips Nancy Ross-Madnick McCullough Jim & Connie Miller Jim & Judi Nishimine Annette O’Connor Len Phillips Rotary Club of Orinda David McDonald Inga Miller Helen Noorthoek Mark & Lori Oczkus Tom & Liz Piatt Jean & Larry Rowe Joshua & Laura McDowell Nancy & Stephen Miller Paul D. Nordine Orinda Academy Edward D. Pike Sonya Ruehl Pam & David McDowell Laura Millham Mike & Barbara Orinda Chamber of Philip & Nancy Placier Marilyn Runo Karen & Patrick McGeer Patricia Mills Novogradac Commerce Cindy & Jonathan Powell Elva Rust Orinda Classic Car Show Genevieve Prlain Jim & Jane Ryan Orinda Community J.M. Pressler Michael & Carol Sabarese Foundation Donald & Alexandra Safeway Orinda Motors, Inc. Putnam Bruce & Lynne Royer Orinda Optometry Group Edward Quinnan Saldinger Orinda Park & Stephanie Quinnild Steve Salomon Recreation Foundation James H. & Margaret C. Kay & Matt Sander Orinda Shell Auto Care Quirk Katherine Sanders Orinda Starlight Village Lynn & Paul Randelman Jess Santucci, DDS Players Anne Randolph Laura Sawczuk & Luke Orinda Village Antiques Bob Ray Ellis Orinda Woman’s Club Caroline Read Barbara Schafer Gail Roche Van Wye Raim & Lily Regelson Robert & Caroline Schmalz Elizabeth O’Shea Louis Reginato William & Nathalie Mati & Silvia Otsmaa Rudolph Reich Schmicker Ernestine Ottino Michael Reidenbach Greg & Wendy Waggener Tom & Sandra Ouziel Republic Services of Schmidt Lois Owens Contra Costa County Steven & Ana Maria PBC Oakland Inc. Barbara & Al Resnick Schnier Steve & Pat Paddock Stephanie Rhoades- Harvey & Kathleen Carolyn & Richard Palmer Bickham Schochet Daniel Palmerlee Robert & Carol Riddell Dieter & Sue Scholz Paul & Sheri Palubicki Marjorie Rieger Gary Schroeder Victor & Anne Parachini Linda Rigolfi Arran Schultz Steven Parnes & Carol Ed & Teresa Ritelli, Jr. Andrew Schwartz Larsen Pete Ritter & Colleen Ralph Schwarz Anne Parr Lewis Steve & Sandy Sciamanna Lou & Sharon Parrague Mary Kate Rittmann Rolland & Isabel Sears Ron & Martha Parriott Mark & Claire Roberts Tom & Ann Seclow Richard Pauletich Michael T. Robinson Deborah Sedberry Arthur & Susan Paull William Robinson Linda & Joseph See Judith Peak Gail Roche & Harlan Van David & Joan Seldon Anita Pearson Wye Carol Sensendorf Cynthia & Thomas Pearson Melissa Roeder Steve & Lisa Sernett Pease Family Fund James & Nita Roethe Ralph & Sue Severson Michael & Virginia Peiser Richard Rogan Ronald Shallat Carol Penskar Steve Rosenzweig [SEE MEMBERSHIP page 13] THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 13 CONTINUATIONS t CALENDAR from page 7 Up Shop, Orinda Art & Garden Center at t MEMBERSHIP from page 12 Bill & Marie Waterman Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. See Wilder. For more information and registra- Lennie & Howard Weiser article online at www.theorindanews.com. tion details visit GirlsCrushingIt.org. See David A. Shapiro, MD & Garth Swenson Sheila Wendt 4 Orinda Parks and Rec., 8 a.m. Trail Chal- article p. 15. Sharon L. Wheatley Eleanor Sylvester Greta Westeson lenge. See article p. 5. Orinda Library Art Gallery, 2:30 p.m., Ann Sharf, Realtor Anna & Skip Tague Steve & Meredith Westfall Orinda Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. Orinda Two Women Who Play with Fire, Paintings Carolyn Sheaff Hugh & Sharon Tama Richard Westin Way in front of Rite Aid and the Community and Woodworking. See article p. 9. Dennis & Nicole Karen & Mitchell Tarkoff Mark & Zaroda Whatley Park. www.cccfm.org or market hotline at ADAPT Lamorinda, 7 p.m. An evening to Sidlauskas Taverna Pellegrini Donna White 925-431-8361. Also May 11, 18 and 25. discuss how parents, schools and law enforce- Sarah & Lawrence Siegel Nat & Susan Taylor Shirley White Moraga-Orinda Fire District, 10 a.m. ment partner to reduce underage substance Shauna & Mark Simmonds RH & KC Thompson Margaret Whitfield Annual spring open house at station 45 in use and keep kids safe. Lafayette Library. Singelstad Construction Barbara Tittle Pam Whitman Orinda. 33 Orinda Way. See box p. 16. 7 Orinda Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 Inc. Mary Alice Townsend Jack Wickware Orinda Books, 2 p.m. Heidi Eliason will Sunset Restaurant Stroll. Enjoy light bites Ellis Sjoberg Tradeline Inc. Kate & Rich Wiley celebrate the publication of her new memoir, at restaurants in and near Theatre Square. Maryann Skitarelic Tom & Lynn Trowbridge Lee Ann Williams Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway, Tickets $40 at www.orindachamber.org. See Joseph & Sally Small Nancy & Donald Turtle Howard & Virginia designed to make readers consider making article p. 19. Lurelia Smiley Ted & Lida Urban Williamson a transformative journey of their own.* 8 Lamorinda Movers, 4 p.m. Laurel and Smiley Nail Spa Caroline Utz & Jen Margarita Wilmot Filmmaking Basics, 4 p.m. For entrants in Hardy – The Flying Duces, Rheem Theatre, Deborah Smith Villafane Don Wilson ShortDocs Film Fest, at St. Mary’s College, lamorindatheatres.com. Joan Smith Milton & Barbara Vail Peter & Amelia Wilson free. Registration at lamorindaarts.org/film- 9 Orinda Garden Club 10 a.m. Tour of Five Victoria & Wick Smith Joseph Vanderliet Raymond & Dorothy makers. See article p. 8. Local Gardens. Tickets $50 at orindagc.org, Winifred Smith Alan & Jen Varela Wilson 5 Girls Crushing It, 2 p.m. Spring Pop- [SEE CALENDAR page 19] Jeffrey Smyly Jim Viecelli Cheryl & Jay Wingo Lionel & Ann Sorenson Village Associates Bob & Myrna Witt t TEACHER from page 7 t 5G from page 7 Catherine Soso Village Associates - Tom & Carole Wolfman of the Year award rotates between the three measure to protect the city’s authority,” says Jeffrey & Michele Clark Thompson Gary Wong colleges in the Contra Costa Community Planning Director Drummond Buckley. Spitulnik Jeffrey Violet J. Roger Wood College District: Diablo Valley College, “It will allow the city to modify and adapt Steve & Margene Stahle Jacqueline Voigt Elizabeth Worth Los Medanos and Contra Costa College. the policy in response to rapidly chang- Steven & Sally Stanten Chandler Visher Tom & Amy Worth “Cheri has touched the lives of thou- ing law and technology related to small Michael Stead Porsche Jim & Sylvia Vivrette Gary & Vicky Yancy sands of our nursing students for close to cells.” Arthur & Carole Strand Katalin Voros & Wayne Peter & Kay Yanev four decades with her engaging attitude, Resolution 16-19 ranks preferences for Greg & Patricia Straughn Phillips Joe Zablocki high standards, tireless efforts, creative locations and support structures for small David & Jean Sullivan Kira & Jeff Wampler Zamboni Pizza Company approaches, selfless spirit and admirable cell facilities with downtown commercial Lupita Sutton Ware Designs Carol Lu Zischke patience,” says DeBolt. or office districts on principal arterial roads Svensson Auto Body Brian & Anita Waters While excited to receive the award, as most preferred and residential districts Etheredge said she is even happier for the and school route roads as one of the least recognition it brings to CCC’s program. preferred. Design standards include the “This is an honor for me but I am really exterior finish be in flat, nonreflective hues glad that it shines a light on a nursing de- with lights shielded so illumination effects partment that produces new nurses who are are directed downwards and confined knowledgeable and well trained,” she says. within the public rights-of-way. Noise, Etheredge will be honored at an awards trees, landscaping and overall height are dinner in September, as well as at Oak- also addressed. landA’s and San Francisco Giants’ baseball To read the staff report and Resolution games in May. 16-19, go to www.cityoforinda.org.

Lynn Kalmar can be reached at assistante- Sally Hogarty can be reached at sally@ [email protected] theorindanews.com. 14 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 FILM t CAL SHAKES from page 2 The Reel Less Traveled 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda. Single ticket prices vary from May Movie Lineup Offers $39-$63 based on the performance. Dis- counts are available for seniors, youth and Surprising Range Of full-time K-12 educators. Prices for season Options Tom Westlake packages start at $132. For information or to purchase tickets by phone, call the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510-548-9666. For more information, go to www.calshakes. hough May is supposed to be one of do know is that Derek Zemrak and the MCF org. Tthe lighter months of the year, the will continue to run the theatre without, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Acclaimed director Tyne Rafaeli returns to Cal cinematic choices available will prove at least for now, any significant changes. Reach Kathy G. McCarty at kathryn@ Shakes to helm Shakespeare’s A Midsummer to be (with one exception) anything but. What this should mean for all of you is that kgmccarty.com Nights’ Dream, on stage May 22 – June 9. This is not to say that one should dread continued patronage should be a priority. or avoid what is to follow. Fine art, even This is a landmark and its absence would leaving behind a thicket of nonnative trees art that challenges is always a good thing, severely diminish the community. t WILDFIRE from page 1 and brush. A fire driven by dry Diablo even uplifting. But be warned: Two of the Now about that exception, the Lamorinda mitigation projects, wildfire preplanning, winds could race from the watershed sur- three offerings this month will not have Movers (formally the Moraga Movers) evacuation planning and community out- rounding San Pablo and Briones reservoirs you leaving the theatre with a song in your present, as part of their Classic Movies reach and education.” into Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga – and heart or a dance in your step. What these series, a fairly timely film, especially if Rein also will give an update on a project beyond. Large portions of MOFD’s ju- films will do, however, is to assure you that you were lucky enough to catch Stan and that is being considered by Cal Fire, the risdiction lie within recognized high and they are still making good, perhaps great Ollie when it was playing here. The Flying North Orinda Fuel Break. If approved, very high Wildfire Hazard Severity Zones. movies nowadays. Deuces is one of the duo’s later comedies the project would allow work to begin on Realizing this fact, MOFD is committed First the news: There’s another chapter and like most films of that type, the plot approximately 14 miles of shaded fuel to a sustained, multidisciplinary effort to in the saga of the Rheem. The owners of matters only insofar as it can be used to break from the East Bay Municipal Utility protect our communities,” the “neon palace” announced on twitter highlight the particular talents of the star District (EBMUD) near the top of Eagle’s Lamorinda Village Membership Direc- on April 12 that the building has been sold. (or in this case, stars). Nest Trail down Wildcat Canyon Road to tor Andy Amstutz said the event is being What this means remains unclear. What we That great balm of spurned lovers every- Bear Creek Road and along the Lafayette held in response to concern following the where, the French Foreign Legion is at the Ridge to Pleasant Hill Road. Shaded fuel loss of lives and homes in Santa Rosa and t BOND from page 1 center of this one and it’s Oliver Hardy who breaks are designed to reduce the risk of Paradise (Butte County). Because many school officials say they are concerned has enlisted until such time as he’s forgot- wildfires entering communities by remov- Orindans no longer drive there is a special about future state funding. Kaune explained ten. It should come as a surprise to no one ing understory and ground fuels. need for evacuation planning, a topic that that previously schools were given money that comedic hijinks ensue. Like the Marx Having experience as a fire fighter and also will be discussed along with a Com- and told how to spend it in certain catego- brothers, though, there’s also an inserted, 30 years overseeing the park district fire- munity Warning System, he said. ries. Under a new formula called Local but no less welcome, musical interlude related vegetation management effort, “One of our values is that community Control Funding Formula (LCFF), in ad- included. (Remember, movies were still a Kent also has served as historian. He plans members feel safe in their own homes as dition to a basic funding amount, schools fairly new medium then and vaudeville was to bring people up to date on fires in the they age. This includes paying attention to are awarded more money based on three [SEE REEL page 17] Orinda area, and their effects. the risk of wildfires,” Amstutz says. “All demographic factors: low income, English “In the East Bay Hills, wildland fire has residents need to know how to prepare and learners and/or foster youth. t LIBRARY from page 9 been an important part of the environment what to do if/when a real wildfire threatens Thus, Orinda schools receive much less ages 7 - 11. Also May 13, 20. since the last Ice Age. More recently, urban our community. This is why our Village is than the average California school, and con- 7 Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Stories and development in the 19th and 20th centuries sponsoring this event.” sequently, are even more dependent upon songs for 1 to 3 year-olds and their caregiv- created an urban interface zone where fire The event takes place May 31 at 1:30 parent financial support, officials say. The ers. Room 8 in the Community Center. Also could easily spread from wildland areas p.m. in the Sanctuary of the Lafayette- average California school receives $12,334 May 14. into cities,” Kent says. Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox per student, per year from the state. Orinda 11 Sudden Oak Death Blitz: Citizen Scien- Adds MOFD Chief Dave Winnacker, Drive, Lafayette. schools without parent support receive tists Needed, 10 a.m. Community members “Modern firefighting efforts over the last $8,676. With local support, Orinda schools can participate in the fight against SOD, century have saved lives and homes but Bobbie Dodson can be reached bobbiedod- receive $12,695. By comparison, New York the destructive and exotic disease that is eliminated the region’s natural fire cycle, [email protected]. receives $23,712. “Even with our commu- decimating several oak species. Learn how nity giving so much we are barely above to collect samples and document finding. the average school in funding,” says Seaton. 14 - Orinda Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Meet The current district 2018-19 budget with a group of beginning writers. Share projection with total funding of nearly two pages of your writing (any genre) and $34 million has no deficit. However, the get feedback. Group Study Room A. Also 2019-20 projection shows deficit spending May 28. of almost $330,000, and the 2020-21 bud- 17 Mystery Book Club. 3 p.m. Special event: get projection has more than $400,000 in Local author Terry Shames will discuss her deficit spending. series featuring Samuel Craddock. Com- “The budget now is a much better picture munity Room 8. than a year ago, but we need a new funding 23 Contra Costa Tale Spinners. 7 p.m. infrastructure to not go below where we Grown-up stories that are intriguing, humor- are,” Kaune says. “We are preparing, but ous, thoughtful and entertaining Features a the storm is coming.” local storyteller with an open mic opportu- To watch a Q&A video about Orinda nity following. school funding, go to https://tinyurl.com/ 24 Teen Movie Matinee. 3:45 p.m. Just for y5qqtwo3. teens!

Reach Bill O’Brian at obrianob@yahoo. Send calendar items to Jill Gelster at cal- com. [email protected] THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 15 AROUND TOWN

100 Girl Entrepreneurs Plan Fitness Tip of the Month to Set Up Shop at Wilder May 5 The fitness process is ongoing and transformational physically and spiritually. In the beginning it has less to fter a highly successful showcase and do with what exercise you are doing and more to do with Asale in December, Girls Crushing It is your commitment. Commitment is often more difficult hosting its Spring Pop-Up Shop Sunday, than the exercise itself. May 5, at the Orinda Art & Garden Center For more information, contact Sheena with Living Lean personal training and eating at Wilder. The nonprofit recently partnered for elite fitness at 925-360-7051 or www.livingleanprogram.com. with Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute (BECI) and the “girlpreneurs” received ex- pert business advice at a workshop March May 16 Event on Vashell Way Aims to 24 in preparation for the event. Mehmet Sevinç, director of business development Bring ConnectOrinda Projects to Life at BECI and assistant lecturer at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, taught used to transform the design guidelines CONTRIBUTED PHOTO By SALLY HOGARTY participants how to use effective commu- Girls Crushing It participant Avah Zarrin displays Executive Director and projects into a plan document the City nication techniques with customers, while her line of handbags at the nonprofit’s pop-up Council will consider adopting in the fall. Maria Barak, director of accounting in shop in December. or months, city staff, Fehr and Peers To view more on ConnectOrinda, go to strategic partnerships at Sunrun, helped the at the one-day store, including designs FTransportation Consultants and Orin- www.cityoforinda.org. girls to develop financial literacy in support created by participants at local fashion da residents have been considering a vari- of their products. studio SewNow. The event is 2 - 5 p.m., ety of projects that will beautify Orinda’s Sally Hogarty can be reached at sally@ Girls Crushing It has seen a 40 percent 101 Wilder Road, and is open to the pub- streetscape, improve travel through the theorindanews.com. increase in participation since its December lic. Food trucks will be on site. For more downtown area and, hopefully, connect the event resulting in nearly 100 girl-owned information and registration details visit two sides of Orinda in a pedestrian-friendly t TRAILS from page 5 businesses that will have items for sale GirlsCrushingIt.org. manner. The project resulting from that vision, Road, 925-284-2232; Moraga Hacienda entitled ConnectOrinda, moves to its cel- de las Flores: 21200 Donald Dr., 925- ebration phase May 16 with an event at the 888-7045; Orinda Community Center: 28 Everyday rinda intersection of Vashell Way and Moraga Orinda Way, 925-254-2445 as well as at Way from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The alley-way Coldwell Banker, 5 Moraga Way, in Orinda, Mothering in Orinda: Not Always a between Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- 925-253-4676. Guides and trail maps can kerage and La Piazza restaurant on Moraga also be downloaded at www.lovelafayette. Bed of Roses, But Wouldn’t Trade It Way makes for an interesting choice of org/trails, www.moragarec.com or www. MIMI BOMMARITO venues given that turning the location into cityoforinda.org. a dining/pedestrian space is one of the pro- posed projects. Sally Hogarty can be reached at sally@ here once was an old expression, “Too you enjoy it. But tell me honestly, what’s ConnectOrinda launched in October theorindanews.com. Tbad kids don’t come with instructions,” the down side?” with residents providing hundreds of sug- an affectionately-disguised warning conjur- “Hmmmm….” Karen hesitated, wanting gestions which were used to develop 19 ing the same unease as, “Your captain has to choose her words thoughtfully. “Orinda potential projects presented at a Jan. 29 just turned on the ‘Fasten Seat Belts’ sign.” can get rather … intense.” workshop/City Council meeting. The Proffered with a peck and a chuckle at the “Intense?” I repeated. “What does that Orinda community submitted more than most inopportune times, in-laws loved to mean?” 1,000 project-specific votes/likes and more say it when they swooped into the mater- “Oh, you’ll see,” Karen winked mischie- than 1,000 comments on these proposals, nity suite as you’re struggling to burp your vously. “But don’t worry, I can tell. You’re which were used to distill and reconstitute screeching newborn. And, it was mostly going to be just fine.” the projects into eight projects discussed true, back in the days before social media. I hoped that was a compliment. at the City Council’s March 5 meeting. I often wonder what it’s like for new Ironically, Jerry Reed summed it up in Following that meeting, the design team moms today. Would I be in a funk after I “East Bound and Down,” the theme song also began a set of downtown guidelines saw the posts about how little Timmy is from the 1977 blockbuster, Smokey and the that can be applied throughout downtown. already walking, Alex babbles bilingually Bandit, “We’ve got a long way to go, and a At the May 16 celebration, participants and Abigail gives young Mozart a run for short time to get there.” Describing both The will be able to view and comment on his money? I envision the ads for child Road of Life and my daily carpooling circuit. seven of the projects the staff and the proj- rearing books popping up like weeds on Mother’s Day is intense no matter where ect consultant have developed further. One my Facebook feed. Especially after Alexa you live. With it’s aura of maternal rapture, of those, the proposed pedestrian alley detects a distinct pattern of mommy juice this holiday, eerily similar to New Year’s at Vashell Way, will also be “experienced” pouring sounds every evening at dusk. Or Eve, makes me nervous. What if I don’t as it is the site of the celebration. One proj- slightly before. feel properly adored? What if I don’t even ect, changes in traffic patterns on Camino It’s not easy being Mom. And it’s sure feel marginally appreciated? What if no one Pablo between Santa Maria and Brook- not easy being an Orinda Mom. Make no even remembers? I prepare for an entire wood, has been tabled pending a detailed mistake, we wouldn’t trade it for anything. day spent hugging the dog and pouting. traffic study. I’m just saying … not easy. The ads that really need to start showing The public may provide more feedback I’ll never forget a conversation with up on my phone are the ones for frivolous at the May 16 event. The feedback will be Karen Murphy from Village Associates and pricey Mother’s Day presents I could Real Estate as we scouted homes together end up purchasing for myself, in a melo- in late 2006. dramatic fit of pity. “You’ve done an excellent job highlight- Initially, Mother’s Day was like an an- ing all the positives about Orinda,” I said. nual review. When my kids were little, I “You raised your family here so clearly [SEE EVERYDAY page 18] 16 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 CLASSIFIEDS / POLICE / FIRE

Moraga Orinda Firefighters Host Open House POLICE BLOTTER March 1 through April 13, 2019 Calls for Service Reckless Driving: 13 incidents. 911 Hangup: 55 incidents. School Check: 7 incidents. Abandoned Vehicle: 3 incidents. Security Check: 27 incidents. Accident Injury: 1 incident. Service to Citizen: 162 incidents. Accident Property: 12 incidents. Shoplift: 2 incidents. Alarm, False: 122 incidents. Shots Heard: 2 incidents. Assault with Deadly Weapon: 1 Suspicious Circumstances: 15 inci- incident. dents. Burglary, Auto: 8 incidents. Suspicious Person Stop: 13 incidents. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Burglary, Commercial: 1 incident. Suspicious Subject: 13 incidents. (L-R) Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Stephens, Engineer Dave Mazaika, Firefighter Paramedic Civil Matter: 5 incidents. Suspicious Vehicle: 13 incidents. Andrew Leach, Capt. John Bensely, and the rest of the Moraga-Orinda Firefighters BBQ Crew are CVC Moving Violation: 145 inci- Suspicious Vehicle Stop: 15 incidents. hosting their Spring Open House and Hot Dog Lunch at Station 45 in Orinda on May 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. dents. Traffic Control: 1 incident. CVC Non-Moving Violation: 131 Traffic Collision/Property Damage: incidents. 2 incidents. t GALLERY from page 9 Kober is showing about eight large works Death Non-Criminal: 3 incidents. Traffic Hazard: 10 incidents. including Story of Our Life, a 36” x 48” Death Unknown Causes: 1 incident. Traffic Stop: 6 incidents. go to www.glazedoverceramicsorinda.com acrylic on canvas. The colors collide in Distrubing the Peace: 3 incidents. Trespass: 4 incidents. or follow her on Instagram (@kecpotter). such a way that they beckon you to follow Drunk in Public: 1 incident. Vacation House Check: 51 incidents. Fire/EMS Response: 2 incidents. Vandalism: 14 incidents. Carmel, of San Ramon, says he loves their ebb and flow all over the canvas. “I’ve Found Property: 1 incident. Vehicle Blocking Driveway: 3 making beautiful things and enjoys the noticed that diners at Shelby’s love the arts Fraud False Pretenses: 1 incident. incidents. combination of abstraction and represen- and that inspires me to come up with new Grand Theft: 2 incidents. Verbal Dispute: 2 incidents. tational artwork. When his ideas are 3D he ideas. I love it when people stay in front Hailed by Citizen: 1 incident. Walk Through: 1 incident. does sculpture in whatever media suits the of my paintings and try to figure out what Hit & Run Felony: 1 incident. Welfare Check: 17 incidents. Hit & Run Misdemeanor: 2 incidents. idea such as bronze, ceramics, wood, cast they see, or don’t see,” says Kober. Stay in Identity Theft: 3 incidents. Arrests epoxy or stone. He says he especially loves touch with Kober on Facebook at Shelby’s Juvenile Disturbance: 2 incidents. Brandishing Weapon: 1 arrest. painting and likes working with ideas that Restaurant or by seeing what he’s got on the Loitering: 1 incident. Drunk in Public: 1 arrest. do not necessarily have words. He is exhib- walls at Shelby’s, 2 Theatre Square, #152, Lost Property: 2 incidents. Identity Theft: 1 arrest. iting about 20 works in the show. His public Orinda, 925-254-9687. Loud Music: 11 incidents. Possession Controlled Substance: 1 Loud Noise: 3 incidents. arrest. art at the Brentwood Veterans Park consists Sjöberg of Orinda wants people to Loud Party: 3 incidents. Possession Narcotics: 1 arrest. of five bronze animals and his bronze work know that as they retire it’s important to Medical Hospital: 5 incidents. Unauthorized Possession: 2 arrests. is also in many private collections and the have something like woodworking in their Missing Adult: 1 incident. Vandalism: 1 arrest. Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. life. “I mean develop an interest in some- Motorist Assist: 4 incidents. Warrant Arrest: 9 arrests. His works span three themes: Paint- thing other than the work you spent a long Occupied Stalled Vehicle: 5 incidents. Ordinance Violation: 2 incidents. BART Statistics ings Without Words, Contra Costa County time with; get involved with something you Outside Assist: 31 incidents. Warrant Arrest: 1 arrest. Landscapes and Fractal Patterns. Follow like that keeps your mind involved,” says Panhandling: 2 incidents. his blog, Art Space, at the Danville San Sjöberg. He has pursued woodworking for Parking Detail: 64 incidents. – Compiled by David Dierks Ramon Express, the past 27 years and isn’t stopping any Patrol Request: 32 incidents. Assistant Editor Kober, of Concord, is part of an entire time soon. For this show, he is exhibiting Petty Theft: 3 incidents. Petty Theft from Vehicle: 2 incidents. For more incidents details, visit family involved with the arts. He has two about 30 works. Public Assembly Check: 14 incidents. www.crimereports.com. younger sisters who paint and another sister The challenge of balancing the function Public Nuisance: 1 incident. who carves wood figures. So it’s no surprise of a piece with his aesthetic keeps him busy. he likes painting with acrylics because of He likes creating with walnut, maple (dark turning wood is burning the wood for dif- An artist reception takes place Sunday, their vivid colors and versatility. Plein maple is known as a poor man’s ebony), ferent design effects, known as pyography. May 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The gallery air painting on his balcony is where you’ll wenge wood, black acacia and cherry; A few years ago, Wolfe took a woodturning is at 26 Orinda Way and open Monday find him when he is not working as Chef he pines for salted maple. Sofa Table, an class at Mt. Diablo Woodturning Center through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri- Arno at Shelby’s Restaurant in Theatre 18” x 14” x 24” walnut base table with on a whim. A friend had signed up and day and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Square. a zig-zag pattern of walnut, cherry and additional students were needed to keep Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The library is closed on maple, showcases the playful side of his the class open, so she volunteered. “I was May 12 for Mother’s Day and May 26-27 design talent. The top of the table looks immediately hooked,” she said. Because no for Memorial Day. Call 925-254-2184 for like it is raised, which it is not. two pieces of wood are the same, each time more information or visit http://ccclib.org/. ...classified ads Wolfe of Martinez is the other half she approaches the lathe she faces a fresh of the “Two Women Who Play With Fire” set of challenges. Every piece she turns is Reach Elana O’Loskey at business.orinda@ Help Wanted theme. 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t REEL from page 14 we follow a man – whose life is loosely Club Meetings in May based on the life of Gerhard Richter – from still fresh in the memories of many filmgo- a traumatic event and an equally troubled American Association of University Women Meditative Gentle Yoga. Mondays and Thurs- ers of the time.) Of course the standard L romance that, in many ways, defined him to (AAUW). General meetings third Tues., days, 9 a.m. St. Mark’s United Method- & H slapstick is ever present, including his country’s early turn towards democracy. http://oml-ca.aauw.net or email Marty ist Church, 451 Moraga Way. All levels a riotous flight in an airplane. It all ends If this sounds like a lot to absorb, you’re Schimbor at [email protected]. welcome. Also Tuesday and Friday 6 p.m. well, though. Would you expect anything probably right. That is why it’s only fair Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way. $5 donation. For more details, contact gc- else? It will be showing at the Rheem at 4 to warn you that this movie is a little over Diablo Star Chapter #214, Order of the Eastern [email protected]. p.m. May 8. three hours long. Star. Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. 9 Altarinda Montelindo Garden Club does not have a pub- Following on the heels of this light- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Road, Orinda Masonic Center, Karen Sea- lic meeting in May. They will resume in mid- hearted comedy is probably it’s polar op- whose previous work, The Lives of Others born, 925-689-0995. September. www.montelindogarden.com. posite, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, an adaptation won international acclaim, has seemingly Lamorinda Drum Circle 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Orinda Association. Second Monday, 7 p.m., of the Tennessee Williams play. This, like crafted another masterpiece that, along with p.m. Monday May 6. Enjoy learning to Orinda Library, May Room, 925-254-0800. many other films (I’m looking at you, Trip- cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, ensures drum in a fun small-group environment. Orinda Chamber of Commerce, board meet- lets of Belleville.) is near indescribable and that the time will just fly by. It will have a Drums are provided. Lamorinda Music, ing 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more if you don’t believe me, just go to imdb.com two-week long run here, first at the Orinda 81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette. Meet at this info. contact Cindy Powell, Executive Di- and read their synopsis. then for the following week at the Rheem. time and place on the first Monday of each rector; 925-254-3909; Orindachamber.org. Like many of Williams works, this is one Go to www.internationalshowcase.org for month. Suggested donation $10-$20. Orinda Garden Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, of those steamy Southern dramas with more times and previews. Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe. Third Orinda 925-257-0668, www.orindagc.org. than a little weirdness thrown in. (Think Until next time, remember to stay in the Monday, 7:30 p.m., Garden Room, Orinda Orinda Hiking Club. Every weekend and first David Lynch but with a drawl.) Starring dark for that’s where the reel magic lies. Library, www.moragaadobe.org. Wednesday, www.orindahiking.org or Ian Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor and Burl Friends of the Orinda Creeks. Fourth Wednes- at 925-254-1465. Ives as Big Daddy, this is a skewed slice Reach Tom Westlake at poppinjay@earth- day, 5 p.m., May Room, Orinda Library, Orinda Historical Society. Call 925-254-1353 of life in an extremely unhappy family but link.net. 510-919-4765. for times and location of meetings. with the talent on display, it’s also endlessly Guided Meditation. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. St. Orinda Job’s Daughters. First and third fascinating. It is scheduled to show at the t ANDERSEN from page 2 Mark’s United Methodist Church, 451 Monday, 7 p.m., 9 Altarinda Road, 925- Orinda Theatre at 7 p.m. May 9 but check Moraga Way, Orinda. Focuses on health, 283-7176. first on www.lamorindatheartres.com. made through travel. Her family will re- harmony and wholeness, 925-254-5965. Orinda Junior Women’s Club Community ser- Admission is free. member her as the last one off the dance Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition. Third vice group. First Tuesday, September through Starting May 10 the International Film floor at any wedding or event. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Orinda City Hall, Sarge June, 7 p.m., www.orindajuniors.org. Showcase brings something unprecedented Jane was preceded in death by her Littlehale Room, 925-687-8844, ext. 227. Orinda Masonic Lodge #122 F&AM. First and wonderful: A movie of epic propor- parents, Edward and Vesta Stevens; her Lamorinda Meditation Community. Mon- Thursday every month, except holidays. tions. Never Look Away is a film whose husband Harry; her brother Edward Jr.; days and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Career Family dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting 8 p.m., primary focus is on art and its place during and her sister Geraldine Wakeman. She is Wisdom’s Institute, 1036 Country Club at 9 Altarinda Road, Orinda Masonic Center. that most tumultuous time in German his- survived by her children Steven (Yuqin), Drive, Moraga. All levels and philosophies 925-254-5211, www.orindalodge.org. tory. More than that, it centers on one artist Karen (Andy), Niels (Heidi), and Erik; her welcome. $5 donation for the use of space. Orinda Rotary. Every Wednesday, noon, and the manner in which his art transforms/ stepson Per (Karin); 13 grandchildren; and Contact Gaby for more details: gcmozee@ Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, evolves due to those events. 12 great-grandchildren. gmail.com. 925-254-2222, www.orindarotary.org. Spanning from the 1930s to the 1960s, Donations in her memory may be made Lamorinda Nature Walk and Bird Watching Orinda Satellite Rotary Club. Second Wed. of to the Orinda Historical Society (P.O. Box for seniors. Wednesdays, 9 a.m., free. Call month. Call Sylvia at 510-224-8548. t GARDEN from page 9 82, Orinda CA 94563); to the Orinda Parks 925-254-2445 for weekly meeting place. Orinda/Tábor (Czech Republic) Sister City & Recreation Foundation (28 Orinda Way, Lamorinda Republican Women Federated. Foundation. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., so- for drought tolerance. Water trucks will Orinda CA 94563); or to the P.E.O. Foun- Third Thursday every month. For more cial, 7:30 p.m. meeting. For more informa- be used while the plants are becoming dation (3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines information go to www.facebook.com/ tion 925-254-8260. established over the hot summer months. IA 50312). Lamorinda-Republican-Women-Federat- Orinda Teen Advisory Council. Second After the first season they will need little ed-136134033113066 or www.lamorindare- Wednesday, 4 p.m., Community Center, 28 supplemental water. publicanwomen.org. Contact Elsie Euing Orinda Way, email orindateenadvisorycoun- Garden Club member Shari Bashin- at [email protected] or 925-254-8614. [email protected]. Sullivan and her husband, Richard, con- May 16 meeting with Ben Glickstein, Orinda Woman’s Club. Second Tuesday, 9:30 ceived the plan and Enchanting Planting, community affairs representative for EB- a.m., call Jean Barnhart, 925-254-3881, or Inc. installed the plantings. All this was MUD, on water recycling and wastewater www.orindawomansclub.org. made possible because of the foresight of treatment. And Alice Towey, civil engineer Sons in Retirement Lamorinda Branch 174. Louse Diracles and Marlene Hallenberger, who oversees EBMUD’s participation in Second Wednesday, 11 a.m. lunch. Holy co-chairs of the 2017 “Tea in the Garden” regional projects. Trinity Culture Center 1700 School Street, tour. They ensured that some of the tour Lamorinda Sirs for retired men. Second Wednes- Moraga. A social organization of retired and proceeds went to this project. day, 11 a.m. Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 semi-retired men who enjoy our leisure time This year’s tour – “Spring Garden Stroll” School St., Moraga, Pete Giers, 925-254-8617. with friends and activities. For info., call – takes place May 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. Breakfast, Fridays, Tyler at 925-963-5741, www.branch174. features five gardens. Tickets are $50. For 7 a.m. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, 328 Mt. Diablo sirinc2.org. details, go to https://orindagc.org/tour/. To Blvd., Lafayette, www.lamorindasunrise.com or learn more about the Orinda Garden Club [email protected]. May 3: Putnam Send calendar items to Jill Gelster at cal- go to https://orindagc.org/. Clubhouse Presentation by Tamara Hunter, executive [email protected] director; May 10, Julian Guthrie, NYT bestselling Reach Elana O’Loskey at business.orinda@ author of Alpha Girls; May 17, Davide Asnaghi, gmail.com. Superhand: a 21st-Century Electronic Artificial OCF Seeking Board Member Hand; May 24, Peter Friedman, Peruvian Fighter Plane!; May 31, Jon Fazel: Member Story. Orinda Community Foundation has Lamorinda Toastmasters. Every Tuesday, 7:30 a board position open. Those interested p.m., Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafay- contact [email protected]. ette. http://lamorinda.toastmastersclubs.org. 18 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 SCHOOLS t EVERYDAY from page 15 allow it, much like we did with that love Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Coming to Glorietta never orchestrated it. That would have been interest in high school who clearly wasn’t like planning my own surprise party. I was all that into us. curious. Will they be affectionate and dot- We wonder why we traveled extensively ing? Or oblivious to my selfless sacrifices? with them as youngsters, encouraged them I learned they can be a little of both. But to try unusual foods and not to balk at unfa- I also learned, it’s not malicious. As they miliar experiences. Oh wait, now I remem- grew older, I grew smarter. Mother’s Day ber why. Only after moving to Orinda was became my mandate for the family to dine I intimidated by an innocent fourth grader at fondue restaurants, visit museums or take who had traveled to more foreign countries all-day hikes, basically any activity that than I had. And this was before all the com- would typically register an adamant veto. parison quagmires of social media today. Orinda is all about family. And that’s Years later, I stand in the airport, fret- one of the many reasons why we love it. fully hugging my daughter goodbye as she But we stay so busy parenting, we don’t embarks on a journey five months and nine even remember what it was like not to be time zones away. I catch myself wishing, so busy parenting. Which is oddly helpful. just for a moment, I’d raised her to be a It keeps us spinning our hamster wheel little more fearful, a little more cautious, a with intensity. It explains why we feel little more homebodied. Maybe then she’d melancholy when our kids graduate, and come running back and toddler-tackle my CONTRIBUTED PHOTO we’re legitimately dumbfounded at how it kneecaps, the way she would in Safeway if Glorietta Elementary School presents its spring musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr. May 17 at 4 and all went by so fast. she sensed “stranger danger,” when it was 7 p.m. and May 18 at 3 and 7 p.m. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and beloved film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr. is a fantastical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the They’ll always love and need us, but they really just an elderly neighbor saying hello. air and sails the sea, driven by eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, with his children Jeremy and Jemima refuse to reveal this. On good days, we call Maybe we don’t need the intensity. Or along for the ride. The production is directed by music teacher Ron Pickett, with the assistance of parent this “independence.” On bad days, we call maybe we thrive on it. The point is, you producer Susan Jordan. There are two student casts, comprised of approximately 80 students, along it “emotional cruelty.” We spend our days can love yourself and your family while with 12 students participating in the student tech crew. Tickets (reserved seating) are available at www. showtix4u.com. Tickets may also be available at the door prior to the show. shamelessly attempting to re-insert our- proudly serving as the low water mark for selves into their lives in any way they will acceptable Lamorinda parenting. Trust me. School Events in May 1 Orinda Unified School District Teacher of Del Rey Elementary School, Pioneer Days. the Year Dinner, 6 p.m. Also May 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 24, 30 and Acalanes Union High School District, 7 31. p.m. Governing Board Mtg. Also May 15. 16 Holden High School, last day of classes. 1 Miramonte High School, 5:30 p.m. Fall Wagner Ranch Open House. Sports Night. 17 Holden High School, last day of school. Miramonte High School, 7 p.m. Governing Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 7 p.m. Board Meeting. Also May 15. Parents’ Club General Meeting. 2 Miramonte High School, 6 p.m. Senior Glorietta School, Annual Musical Chitty Parent Group Meeting/Social. Chitty Bang Bang. Also May 18. 3 Miramonte High School, Time TBA Miramonte High School, Spring Fling Sophomore Parent Group Social. Dance. 4 Miramonte High School, Time TBA Junior 18 Miramonte High School, 5 p.m. Musical Parent Group Social. Theater Broadway Showcase 6 Miramonte High School, Staff Apprecia- 20 Miramonte High School, 6 p.m. Latin tion Week. Banquet. Miramonte High School, 6 p.m. Sports 21 Miramonte High School, 6 p.m. Public Booster Meeting. Speaking Banquet. 9 Wagner Ranch Elementary School, 1 p.m. 22 Miramonte High School, 7 p.m. Pops tickets on sale for Madagascar – A Musical Concert. Also May 23. Adventure, Bay Area Children’s Theater and 23 Glorietta School, Book Swap and Open Wagner Ranch Parents’ Club. Performances House. May 31 and June 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Wagner 25 Miramonte High School, Senior Ball. Ranch Elementary School, 350 Camino 27 All Schools, No School. Memorial Day. Pablo. (Ticket sales end May 30 at 11 p.m.) 28 Miramonte High School, 6:30 p.m. Senior Tickets also at the door. Awards. 11 Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Rotary 30 Orinda Intermediate School Open House. Field Day. Miramonte High School, 7 p.m. Spring 13 Orinda Union School District, 6 p.m. Band Concert. Board Meeting. 31 Miramonte High School, 10 a.m. Senior 14 Miramonte High School, 6 p.m. Sopho- Lunch - Top Dog and Good Bye Rally. more Mom Social. 15 Miramonte High School, 9:30 a.m. Parents Send calendar items to Jill Gelster at cal- Club Meeting. [email protected]. THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 n 19 BUSINESS BUZZ t CALENDAR from page 13 21 Orinda Parks and Rec., 9:30 a.m. II Fio- 29. For tickets call 925-528-9225 or email are nearby Loard’s Ice Cream, and on or Orinda Books, McDonnell Nursery and rello Olive Oil Tour and Lunch, Barcode: [email protected]. Moraga Way, Taverna Pellegrini, Reem’s Orchard Nursery. Space is limited. 1505; Activity Level: 2 Fees $85 * Orinda Books is located at 276 Village Steaks, La Piazza and Casa Orinda. Orinda Theater, 7 p.m. Free Movie Night Orinda Books, 11:30 a.m. A Literary Lun- Square, Orinda, [email protected], Organizers have asked the city to close presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, lamorinda- cheon with Rosa Del Duca introducing Break- 925-254-7606. off Vashell Way for the event. Stay tuned theatres.com. ing Cadence: One Woman’s War against the for developments on this request. 10 International Film Showcase presents Nev- War; $12. Call 925-254-7606 for reservation. CITY/FIRE MEETING SCHEDULE Participating restaurants are display- er Look Away. One week engagement then World Affairs Book Group 3 p.m. will City Council. First and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., ing event logos. Look for high-top tables moves to the Rheem Theatre May 17 for a discuss The Doomsday Machine: Confes- Library Auditorium, www.cityoforinda.org. scattered around the event; a map will be week. www.internationalshowcase.org. sions of a Nuclear War Planner, by Daniel Historic Landmarks Committee. Fourth presented to ticket holders at the registra- 11 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Bicy- Ellsberg. Discussion led by Rob Strong. Tuesday, 3 – 5 p.m., Library Garden Room. tion tables at 51 Moraga Way. Each diner cle Safety Education Program for children. 22 Orinda Books, 2 p.m. The Random Readers Call 925-788-7323. will receive their choice of a glass of white www.cityoforinda.org. will discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Third or red wine to begin the stroll. Orinda Books, 2 p.m. Marjorie Lasky, Lane by Lisa See. They meet monthly.* Wednesday of the month (May 15), 7 Thanks go to Republic Services for Elise Dirlam Ching, B. Lynn Goodwin, Pam Cal Shakes, present A Midsummer Night’s p.m. Sarge Littlehale Community Room providing recycling and other services McNeilly, and Rita Delgado will discuss Dream, Bruns Amphitheater, through June 22 Orinda Way, Orinda. For agenda and to the many volunteers who make the and sign copies of You’re Doing What? 9, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, www.mofd.org/board/meetings. event happen. For more information and to Older Women’s Tales of Achievement and Orinda. Call the Cal Shakes Box Office at Planning Commission. Second and fourth purchase tickets go to www.orindachamber. Adventure.* 510-548-9666 or visit www.calshakes.org. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Orinda Library Audito- org. 13 Orinda Books, 10:30 a.m. The Poetry Cir- 23 The Orinda Association, 5 p.m. Emergency rium, www.cityoforinda.org. cle will discuss When I Go, Selected French Evacuation Forum, Orinda Library Audito- To send items for consideration, email Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke translated by rium. See article p. 3. Send calendar items to Jill Gelster at calendar@ O’Loskey at [email protected]. Susanne Petermann, who will join the group 29 Lamorinda Arts Council, 5 p.m. 2nd aspenconsult.net for the meeting.* Annual “Arts Affair,” Orinda Library Audi- 15 Three-Quarter Century Club 11:30 a.m. torium. An extravaganza that showcases a t BUZZ from page 20 20th annual luncheon, Orinda Community variety of art programs that the Lamorinda Chamber of Commerce Sunset Church, 10 Irwin Way. For those 75 years Arts Council and their Arts Partners bring to Restaurant Stroll and older. Special guest speaker Bernat Ros- the community. Visit www.lamorindaarts.org Where can you go for a glass of wine, ner. Contact John Fazel, runmtns@prodigy. 31 Lamorinda Village, 1:30 p.m. is sponsor- a book of tickets entitling you to creative net, 925-324-2017. ing All About Wildfires. Lafayette-Orinda light bites, tunes playing in the background, 16 ConnectOrinda, 6:30 p.m. celebra- Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, La- get a caricature of yourself from artist Big tion phase held at the intersection of Vashell fayette. See article p. 1. Al, and washable tattoos painted by a local Way and Moraga Way. To view more on Women of Spirit Gathering, 7 p.m. Women artist? It’s got to be the Orinda Chamber of ConnectOrinda, go to www.cityoforinda. seeking connection, shared learning and Commerce’s Sunset Restaurant Stroll. It org. See article p. 15. growth with others of diverse faith. Inspir- takes place Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 to 8:30 Orinda Books, 7 p.m. Francie Low presents ing speakers, discussion groups; www. p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Alive and Fixable, her first essay collection.* facebook.com/womenofspiritlamorinda. Within Theatre Square, restaurant part- 18 Orinda Books, 11:30 a.m. Literary Lun- Orinda Starlight Village Players, 8:30 ners include Saffron Indian Restaurant and cheon for Daniel Mason who will discuss his p.m. Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Pros- Bar, Shelby’s Restaurant, Piccolo Napoli, bestseller, The Winter Soldier. $20 includes ecution, Orinda Community Center Park Fourth Bore Taproom and Grill, Cine Cuvée $5 off the price of the book. Call 925-254- Amphitheater, 28 Orinda Way, through June and Republic of Cake. Also participating 7606 for reservation.* Orinda Books, 3 p.m. Jean Minton will introduce her book, All the Sweeter, which offers resources to help understand the foster-to-adopt process.* Pacific Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. “Beethoven – The Heroic” Concerts. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 24 Knox, Lafayette. Tickets online at www. pacificchamberorchestra.org. 19 Mindful Littles, 11 a.m. Care For Therapy Horses. Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Cen- ter, 60 Don Gabriel Way. Register at: www. flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NDg- 2MjE= $10 per person. Ages 7-11. Parents/ guardians are required with children. info@ mindfullittles.org 20 n THE ORINDA NEWS n MAY 2019 BUSINESS BUZZ

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Anytime Fitness Orinda Grand Opening the Square during normally slow times. If you’ve walked through Theatre Square I think it’ll be a mutually beneficial between fall of 2018 and now, you may relationship.” have noticed evidence of a major remodel Amenities at AFO include state-of-the going on – an extra layer of noise from art cardio equipment with personal screens, equipment, panels of sheet rock being punching bag, free weights, selectorized ELANA O’LOSKEY delivered and the like. Done. All Over. machines, functional training area and General Manager Jami Edgell and Member Experience Manager Levi Muerset are ready to go at newly opened Anytime Fitness in Theatre Square. As of May 1, Anytime Fitness Orinda’s group X studio for classes. Small group (AFO) double doors are open to welcome personal training is available. Sessions in- new members. clude balance and mobility, circuit training The Chamber of Commerce will do a and introductory weight training courses. Live at the Orinda Caps Off Season ribbon cutting as part of its monthly mixer AFO focuses on stability, strength and Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m. There will be live stamina. With Broadway’s Brent Barrett music and light refreshments. At 6 p.m., “We will be around for quite a while,” By LYNN KALMAR you have a chance to win two tickets to says Brett Livingstone, a principal owner. Assistant Editor see Brent Barrett live in concert the same “Our lease agreement with extensions al- evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Orinda Theatre. lows us to operate for 20-plus years.” Ed- tar of Broadway and London’s West (See story this page.) gell says AFO will provide volunteers for SEnd, Brent Barrett is set to perform “Everyone in Orinda has been so wel- the Orinda Chamber’s Sunset Restaurant Thursday, May 2, at the Orinda Theatre, coming — we are so excited about opening Stroll on May 7 and Lamorinda Arts closing out this year’s Live at the Orinda here,” says Jami Edgell, Anytime Fitness Council’s Art of Mixology on Oct. 12. concert series. general manager. A whole host of Group X Both events are held at their doorstep in First making his Broadway debut as class instructors and personal trainers will Theatre Square. Tony in the 1980 revival of West Side Story, be on hand to answer questions. Presale Fitness staff are onsite Monday to Thurs- Barrett later received an Olivier Award discounted pricing is available onsite. day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to nomination (the British Tony Awards) for Classes offered with memberships in- 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 his starring role in the London premiere clude yoga, Zumba and mat Pilates. Mem- Theatre Square, #148. Call 925-542-0342, of the Tony award-winning revival of Kiss bers receive their own key to enter email [email protected], or go Me Kate. 24/7. “You can’t beat 24-hour access,” to www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/4625/ Taking part in yet another popular says Levi Muerset, member experience orinda-ca-94563 for more information. revival, Barrett shared the stage with manager. “It will help bring activity to [SEE BUZZ page 19] Reba McEntire playing Frank Butler against McEntire’s Annie Oakley in the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 2001 Broadway production of Annie Get Brent Barrett’s award-winning turn in the London production of Kiss Me Kate was featured on PBS’s Your Gun. Barrett’s credits also include Great Performances. repeated returns to the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago, a part he’s played in both ic, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys and more. Broadway and Los Angeles productions, After taking the stage all over the United and for which he won the LA Drama Crit- States and Europe, Barret will be making ics Award. his Bay Area debut with his showcase at the More recently, Barrett has been touring Orinda Theatre, closing out a season that as part of The Four Phantoms, a group of has brought a series of Broadway stars, four acclaimed vocalists who have all per- from Rita Moreno to the Callaway sisters, formed the starring role in Andrew Lloyd to the stage at Theatre Square. Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, a The concert is 7:30 p.m. Information and role that Barrett performed for two years tickets are available at www.lamorindathe- to sold-out houses in Las Vegas. He’s also atres.com or by calling 925-254-9065. a founding member and producer of The Broadway Tenors, another touring group Reach Lynn Kalmar at assistanteditor@ that performs favorites from South Pacif- theorindanews.com.