Niles Canyon Protest Picking up Steam by Ron Mcnicoll Increased Bike Safety and Reduc- Would Indicate

VOLUME XLVIII, NUMBER 10 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Niles Canyon Protest Picking Up Steam By Ron McNicoll Increased bike safety and reduc- would indicate. (Trucks comprise collisions. deadline. The protest against the cutting tion in traffic collisions have been 2.6 percent of the traffic, and are Basically, the project is a CALTRANS OPEN LETTER down of potentially more than cited by CalTrans as reasons for involved in 38 percent of the waste of $18 million, said some FAILS TO ADDRESS 400 trees in Niles Canyon by the project. collisions.) of the critics. POINTS CalTrans is growing. However, residents of Sunol The critics also say that instal- To try to clear the air between The grassroots dissatisfaction CalTrans wants to remove and the Niles District of Fremont lation of rubber warning strips CalTrans and the critics, Sen. also caused CalTrans to post an 439 trees as part of the widening at each end of the canyon want to on the existing roadway could Ellen Corbett and Assemblyman open letter on its web site about of Niles Canyon Road. The road preserve the trees, and stop the reduce accidents. That could be Bob Wieckowski, whose districts the Niles Canyon work. would be expanded to one 12- widening project. They have pro- accomplished without widening include the canyon, set up a meet- The letter explains why foot lane in each direction and tested that a better way to make the road, they say. Further, the ing in Fremont for the public to CalTrans says the widening is Find Out What's 18-inch shoulders on each side. the road safer is to ban trucks, collision statistics show that over direct questions to CalTrans of- needed, and cites statistics about Currently the road is narrower. which account for a much higher the past five years or so, the road ficials. The meeting was set for traffic collisions. Happening The shoulder in some places runs accident rate than their numbers is below the state average for March 9, after The Independent’s However, the(See letter NILES, fails page to4) Check out the from nonexistent to six inches. second section Section II is filled with information about arts, entertainment and special events. There are Hemingway Movie education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin board list To Film in Livermore A major film, “Hemingway The Livermore Valley Film and Gellhorn,” will be shooting Commission was responsible in Livermore and San Francisco for bringing the production to Lab, College starting at the end of March. the Valley. Present New It is a drama centered on Dale Kaye, Livermore Cham- the romance between Ernest ber of Commerce CEO and head Seminar Series Hemingway and WWII corre- of the Commission, said she The new Lawrence Livermore spondent Martha Gellhorn. The couldn’t reveal the sites where National Laboratory (LLNL)/ relationship was Hemingway’s filming will take place. Las Positas College Science and inspiration for writing For Whom She noted that with a crew Engineering Seminar Series will the Bell Tolls. Gellhorn was the of 300, the movie is expected to get underway on March 14. only woman who ever asked for have a big economic impact. The series is designed to en- a divorce from the writer. The Commission has been hance the partnership shared by The HBO movie, produced representing Livermore, Pleasan- the two Livermore institutions by by James Gandolfini, will star ton, and Dublin as locations for providing a forum for laboratory Nicole Kidman as Martha Gell- filming, marketing to production scientists and engineers to share horn and Clive Owen as Ernest studios, directors, and location their broad range of basic and ap- Hemingway. scouts as an area that is film- plied research with the college’s “Hemingway and Gellhorn” friendly and easy to work in. scientific community of students, has been described as Gandol- From November 2009 through staff, and faculty. fini’s passion project. According November 2010, there were ap- “We are very pleased to offer to Deadline, the ‘Sopranos’ ac- proximately 90 production days. this seminar series in conjunc- tor was first attached to star in These ranged from one day tion with Lawrence Livermore the film when it was originally commercials, corporate videos, National Lab, with which we pitched as a theatrical feature. He and independent films to multi- always have maintained a strong later brought the movie to HBO week shoots for reality televi- partnership over the years,” said under his Attaboy Productions sion. Economically, each day can Neal Ely, Ph.D., Dean of Math, banner. (See MOVIE, page 4) Science, Engineering, and Public Safety “In the interest of fur- thering our already close ties, as well as providing a forum Dublin Makes Bid for for lab scientists to share their important and timely research with our scientific community LBL Second Campus of students, staff, and faculty, we have begun this seminar series “It could be a game changer the Camp Parks Land Exchange. addressing some of the most for the City of Dublin,” declared The developer is responding to important scientific issues of our Photo - Doug Jorgensen Mayor Tim Sbranti. the RFQ. time,” he said. A "buddy" helps one of the Challenger T-Ball players at bat. He was responding to the po- One of the requirements was Biology instructor Nan Ho tential of having a second campus for letters of support to accom- added, “The series offers a way for the Lawrence Berkeley Na- pany the RFQ. The council voted to look at how science is done. A tional Laboratory (LBL) locate unanimously to authorize the let- unique feature of the series, espe- Challenger Little League Team in Dublin. ter to be signed by the mayor. cially for a community college, is LBL sent out a request for Main considerations in LBL’s the focus on the ‘big science’ that qualifications (RFQ) for a site evaluation of a second campus to consolidate current programs would be the following: located (See SERIES, page 3) Joins Opening Day Ceremonies that are located in space spread within a 25 minute drive to the By Patricia Koning the addition of the Challenger Teams are set up by abilities throughout the Bay Area and existing Berkeley campus; able Little League opening day Division to the ceremonies. rather than age and can have to prepare for long term future to accommodate 2 million square has been a tradition in Livermore Established by Little League more than 20 players. Challenger growth. feet of office space, including a for many years. Last Saturday, in 1989, the Challenger Divi- games can be played as t-ball, The Dublin City Council was 3000 foot linear building; and opening day for the Livermore sion enables boys and girls with coach pitch, player pitch, or a asked to provide a letter of sup- located close to public transit and American Little League (LALL), physical and mental challenges combination of all three. port for Argent Development, trails. The community should be a new tradition was created with to enjoy the game of baseball. (See CHALLENGER, page 8) the group that was involved in (See LBL, page 4)

Disagreement Over Future Route for Rail Corridor Testimony regarding plans which could accommodate both for a major transit project drew ACE and California High-Speed negative comments for each of Trains. The first step would be A young couple, Lauren Cox the routes selected for future to upgrade the ACE system. and Bill Heidt, had something study. There were also positive High-Speed Trains would run valuable stolen from their comments about each, with those at reduced speeds through the opposed to one option in favor Altamont Corridor, then link Livermore home - a puppy of another. directly into the California High- named Zoe. They are offering Over 100 people were on hand Speed Train mainline system a cash reward to have their for the meeting that discussed po- in Stockton, Modesto and San dog returned. The home was tential route alignments and sta- Jose. robbed February 28. Lauren tion location alternatives for the The California High-Speed Cox, declares, "They did take Altamont Corridor Rail Project. Rail Authority Board recently The corridor is to be designed narrowed potential routes and some items from the home (See CORRIDOR, page 4) but also took what is most as a dual-purpose system, one important to us, our puppy." Zoe is a white Maltese Shi Parents, Students Speak Up Tzu mix who weighs about 9 pounds. She has fluffy medium For 7th Period’s Return length hair and was last seen wearing a pink and brown Some parents and teachers action item at its meeting March want to restore the seven-pe- 1. polka dot collar. It wasn't riod day to the Pleasanton high The district offered a seven- Photo - Doug Jorgensen known whether the robbers schools’ schedules. period day until this school year, took the dog or let her out of The school board heard their when a change in the teachers’ Fallen trees are visible along Niles Canyon Road. (See story above) the house. Lauren believes comments on a scheduled non- (See SEVENTH, page 3) the robbers took the dog. Zoe was kept in the bathroom PET OF THE WEEK with a baby gate up. The gate Inside Meet Laverne, a friendly kitten whose best friend is her was still in place and the dog sister, Shirley. Both of them are cuddly and have bubbly was gone. Since the robbery, Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 personalities that would fit in with any family. Either one, one item, Lauren's suitcase, or both, will add a fresh face to any family and keep you turned up in Hayward and has Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 9 company, day and night! To learn more about adoptable been returned. Anyone with Classifieds...... 11 Sports...... 6 animals, call 925-426-8656 or visit www.valleyhumane. any information about Zoe's Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 org. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada whereabouts should call Cox Street in Pleasanton. Hours are Tues.- Sat. from 11 a.m. Mailbox...... 4 at 925-858-4751. to 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Zia DeMaria

PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011 Charter School Students Excel in Model United Nations Competition By Patricia Koning the MUN club’s advisor. club member, adds that MUN is Despite being high school LVCP student Julia Di Simone not as daunting as it sounds. “I freshmen competing against says MUN has taught her how to think there is a misconception mostly juniors and seniors, the undertake research. “Some class that you have to be upfront and Livermore Valley Charter Pre- assignments are now easier than center right from the start,” she paratory High School’s (LVCP) Model UN research papers,” she says. “You can ease yourself in. Model United Nations (MUN) says. “You learn how to research, Kids can do the preparation, but club walked away with the Best how to speak publicly, and how just listen until they feel ready to Club award at the Gaucho Model to persuade. It’s a lot more fun join the debate.” United Nations High School than it sounds like.” MUN has been a personal Conference, held in Santa Bar- Neuner describes being terri- passion of Haveliwala’s since she bara over President’s Day week- fied before her first MUN confer- was in the ninth grade. “A teacher end. ence, in part because she thought encouraged me to participate and LVCP also picked up four it would be boring. “It was so I loved it,” she says. “Since then, individual awards: Julia Di Sim- much fun,” she says. “You learn I’ve been a part of Model UN one, Tristan Bench, and Ciaran so much. I think we learn more everywhere I’ve gone to school Bench all earned honorable men- in a 3-day simulation than in a or worked as a teacher.” tion. Paul Epperson won Best week in class.” Her history students are cur- Research Paper for his report Parents of the MUN club rently working on a MUN project on the French positions on the members see some additional in class. Students chose a country Iranian nuclear program and the benefits. “It really teaches them and researched “diplomacy vs. promotion of responsible usage to listen,” says Maria Mancini, total war”. In addition to writing of nuclear technology globally. Laura’s mother. “In diplomacy, a research paper, the students While the LVCP MUN club you have to listen and absorb will participate in a school-wide may be relatively new—the club what the other party is saying to MUN simulation on Saturday, was formed last fall just after the form a good rebuttal. Another ad- April 16. “One of my goals is to expose school opened—its members vantage is that these conferences all of the students to Model UN, have already garnered a lot of are held on college campuses, so they can see how fun it is, and Kaity Burns photographed the MUN students during the trip to Santa Barbara. experience. This was the fourth so these kids already are getting hopefully encourage more to join MUN conference that the LVCP familiar with schools they may the club,” she says. “I’d love to students have participated in this want to attend.” make Model UN an elective class school year, and they’ve taken Nina Stoien, parent of another in the future.” home awards from each. MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations (UN) in which students learn about Teen Poet Entries Begin April 1 current events, international On Saturday, May 14, 2011, performed before an audience relations, diplomacy, and the Livermore Public Library will and judges based on the age of UN agenda. In MUN activities, present “Livermore’s Top Teen the poet. students role-play as diplomats Poet Contest” on Sat., May 14. A select panel of judges will Charan Sue Wollard, Livermore’s determine the winners of each representing a nation, non-gov- Poet Laureate, and Connie Post, age division. Winners will be ernmental agency, or other orga- Livermore’s Poet Laureate Emer- chosen based on poem content nization in UN committees, such itus, will co-sponsor this event. and performance. Contest win- as the Security Council or the The contest will take place ners will be announced and prizes General Assembly. Participants from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in awarded immediately after each research their nation’s views on the Community Room of the age division. Family and friends specific issues and then debate Livermore Public Library. All are invited to attend this free with representatives of other Livermore teens, ages 12 to 17 event. nations to develop solutions and are invited to submit poems to For further information and to agreements. perform. Poetry submissions download the submission form, For the participants, this can will be accepted at each Liver- please visit Teen Space on the mean taking on challenging is- more Public Library branch from library’s website at www.liver- sues and unpopular positions, April 1, 2011 through May 7, more.lib.ca.us or call Sandy at depending on which nation they 2011. Approved poems will be 373-5500 extension 5583. represent. At a San Francisco MUN conference, one of the LVCP students represented the Netherlands, usually a country without much controversy, ex- cept that the topic was women’s rights and prostitution is legal in the Netherlands. Sara Neuner was involved in heated debate when she represented Libya in a session on human torture. Not all MUN topics are as serious. Seth Bowman represented the Chicago Cubs in a Major League Baseball committee that looked at expansion, realignment, and new franchises. “I’m a huge baseball fan, so this was a lot of fun,” he says. “I learned a lot—I had no idea how overpaid the Cubs are.” Current events affect what happens in MUN. At the Santa Barbara conference, the group representing Egypt had to change their policies on human torture on the fly. “This is one of my favorite aspects of Model UN. They conduct research and prepare but they also have to use a lot of common sense,” says Rashida Have- liwala, LVCP history teacher and The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP

Open Heart Kitchen Back at Asbury Open Heart Kitchen has moved back to members received Award of Merits in the fields Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East of Engineering and Technology and Public Fleet Avenue, Livermore from the its temporary loca- Management. tion at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The first day back was March 1. McNerney Graded 100 Percent Hot meals are provided on Tuesdays and Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) has Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. at Asbury. received a 100 percent score in 2010 from the On Mondays, meals are served at Crosswinds League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which Church in Dublin from 4 to 6 p.m. Service is evaluates the voting record of Members of provided on Thursdays at Vineyard Christian Congress on environmental, public health and Fellowship in Livermore, 4 to 6 p.m. Trinity energy issues. Lutheran in Pleasanton is the host on Fridays “As a clean energy engineer, I know how from 4 to 6 p.m. Meals are served to seniors important it is that we invest in new energy weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ridgeview Com- technology, lessen our dependence on foreign mons in Pleasanton. oil and fight to preserve our clean air and water,” Open Heart Kitchen prepares and services said McNerney. “Our national security and our approximately 750 meals each weekday. For economic future depend on moving towards a more information on services provided by Open clean energy future and preserving the health Heart Kitchen or how to donate or volunteer, go and well-being of our environment. I’m glad to to http://openheartkitchen.org. stand up for these important issues.” Before being elected to Congress in 2006, State Budget Discussion Rep. McNerney spent over two decades working 15h District Assemblywoman Joan Bu- in wind energy and smart grid technology, includ- chanan will present a discussion of the proposed ing on the Altamont Pass windmills that overlook California State Budget during a program to be his congressional district. He now serves on the presented on Saturday March 12 from 2-4pm at Subcommittee on Energy and Environment as the Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 South part of his tenure on the Committee on Science, Livermore Avenue. Space, and Technology. He has made clean RSVP TO: http://my.barackobama.com/page/ energy policy a top priority, and has authored event/detail/gpzrdv. Seating is limited, so please initiatives to invest in green job training pro- RSVP early. grams, improve our electrical grid and increase infrastructure for electric vehicles. County Wins Awards The nonprofit League of Conservation Vot- Alameda County Public Works Agency was ers is a national organization that works to turn tops at the recent Northern California Chapter of environmental values into national priorities. the American Public Works Association (APWA) The LCV has published a scorecard grading the award luncheon. The 2011 Public Works Leader voting history of Members of Congress since of the Year Award was presented to the Director 1970, the year the organization was founded. of the Alameda County Public Works Agency, The scores are based on votes on energy, global Daniel Woldesenbet. The Agency also received warming, environmental and conservation issues. two ‘Project of the Year’ awards, and two staff The full scorecard can be viewed at http://www. lcv.org/scorecard/.

SERIES (continued from page one) LLNL does that requires cross- • Monday, March 14. “The members of the community to disciplinary expertise.” Power of Bioinformatics: Com- attend the seminars on campus. Ho explained how the idea puter Scientists and Biologists They are held 6-7:15 p.m. in of the series evolved during Join Forces to Address Chal- the Multi-Disciplinary Building her summer research at LLNL, lenges of Evolving Biothreats,” (Building 2400). The seminars funded by the U.S. Department presented by Elizabeth Vitalis, are free. Parking is $2; permits of Energy. Ho has a three-year Ph.D., Biomedical Scientist, and can be purchased in the parking appointment in the Academies Tom Slezak, M.S., Computer lots. Creating Teacher Scientists pro- Scientist. Registration is not required; gram. • Thursday, April 7. “Trauma seating is first come, first served. The seminar lectures will be Diagnosis: Physicists, Biolo- For more information about followed by question and an- gists, and Engineers Merge Ef- the series, please visit the web- swer periods. Following are the forts to Develop New Medical site, www.laspositascollege. two seminars scheduled for this Devices,” presented by John edu/news/scienceSeries.php. semester in the series entitled, Chang, Ph.D., Engineer. Las Positas College is located “Theory to Practice: How Sci- As a public service, Las Posi- at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in ence Gets Done:” tas College invites interested Livermore. Portola Eastbound Off-Ramp to Close As part of the construction ac- I-580 with the new structure. realignment is completed, traf- tivities for the Interstate 580/State On Monday, March 14, 2011 fic will be able to go across the Route 84 Interchange project at Caltrans will close the eastbound newly constructed bridge over Isabel Avenue in Livermore, I-580 Portola Avenue off-ramp. I-580 and continue to Isabel Ave. Caltrans is working to complete The off-ramp will be closed to The closure of the eastbound the new overcrossing at Portola accommodate the construction I-580 Portola Avenue off-ramp Avenue and is now ready to con- of Portola Ave on the south side is permanent. The ramp will nect Portola Avenue south of of I-580. When the Portola Ave not reopen when the project is complete. The current eastbound I-580 SEVENTH Portola Avenue off-ramp will (continued from page one) ultimately be replaced by the contract ended the extra pe- Amador senior Emily Truax new eastbound I-580 Isabel riod and a teachers’ collabora- said that loss of the 7th period Avenue Interchange off-ramp. tion period. It saved the district cut her musical activity to three Eastbound I-580 traffic can use $460,000. days of jazz band and two days the Airway Boulevard and North Parent Marilyn Palowich, for the wind ensemble. “I felt that Livermore Avenue Interchanges president of the Amador Friends with the wind ensemble, I was for local City access while the of Music, said that she is wor- not improving as much as in the new Isabel Interchange is under ried about a long-term slide that past,” she said. construction. would occur in band participa- Foothill high school student Leanna Kelly said that she took tion, if the seven-period day were eight periods a day, apparently not returned. when there were sections A and “Those unable to register for B offered. music this year (because of no 7th “I did it for a well-rounded period), won’t come back. We’ll education, with programs like see a decline of quality in the mu- drama, art and band, and that al- sic program,” said Palowich. lowed me to participate in them, Amador band director Jon without jeopardizing academics. Grantham said that the real im- It’s what makes schools truly pact of losing the 7th period is not special: the creativity of it,” she so much losing musicians, as it is said. students delaying other subjects, One way of creating the time such as a foreign language, so for band and other electives and they can continue in band. activities would be a staggered There definitely is a threat to schedule, which might not have the music program, without a 7th any financial impacts on the period. “After nine years here, it district. would be a tragedy and a travesty Trustee Chris Grant said, “It’s to have this unravel. When we a no-brainer not to stagger the talk about restoring 7th period, schedule. It would be a disservice we are talking about the lives to the kids. To extend (the schedule) we’d be able to add sections. of students. To deny them these Community members support opportunities is just wrong,” said that, so that no child, regardless Grantham. of space available, is denied.” A band boosters speaker Grant added, “We may com- said that the district’s student munity members support if they plan talks about creativity and add sections.” He was referring achievement, innovation and to financial support, with the personal communication. “That’s implication that the community what we are talking about tonight. has a chance to pass the parcel It seemed like the right thing to tax on the mail-in ballot May 4, do then (getting rid of 7th period as well as making private dona- to save money), but not the right tions to the city’s two educational thing now,” he said. support groups. PAGE 4 - The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011 Pleasanton on Schedule to Meet Settlement Milestones Pleasanton has completed all Assistant City Manager Steve community forever.” She asked the bright yellow did not fit well EDITORIAL but three of the twenty-one pro- Bocian added that, while not part if the city were going to take in Pleasanton. However, after visions in its lawsuit settlement of the settlement agreement, the away some of the office/com- hearing the staff report, Summers Niles Canyon Trees with Urban Habitat. council has indicated an interest mercial entitlement for Hacienda stated, “I don’t agree with yellow, The trees are what make Niles Canyon Road the The approval of an ordinance in pursuing an amended growth Business Park in light of the fact but I can live with it.” establishing development stan- management ordinance. A sub- that housing will be built in the Daniel Smith, Director of Op- scenic road it is. CalTrans has begun cutting many of dards and design guidelines for committee has been discussing business park. Her concern about erations Services, told the council them down (some 400 are supposed to go) to accom- three Hacienda Business Park the issues. The goal is to have a retaining development that re- that the yellow was the most modate a three-phase $80 million safety improvement sites was completed on March recommendation ready in time to sulted in job growth was that the visible color. Since the issue is 1. track the approval of an updated city could be assigned additional one of safety, staff recommended project. By July 10, 2011, the city is housing element. housing units continuing to use it. Residents at the two ends of Niles Canyon, Sunol to issue the second payment of The council asked for the City Manager Nelson Fialho Pleasanton will spend $2.3 on the east and Niles/Fremont on the west, have begun attorney fees, $995,000. Staff growth management options in replied, “Changes may not just million over the next twenty reported that funds for the pay- an effort to control how growth be in Hacienda. We may have to years putting in the crosswalk picketing against the tree removal. Supporting them ment have been earmarked. The could occur in Pleasanton. The adjust the general plan assump- markers. are the Fremont City Council and Alameda Creek Al- payment will be made on time. urban habitat lawsuit overturned tions for east Pleasanton job Smith noted that in the past, liance. The latter is talking about a lawsuit. August 16, 2011 is the dead- the city’s housing cap of 29,000 growth. We need to hold discus- guidelines were used to desig- line to send an updated housing units. The successful argument sions before the housing element nate color. The guidelines will Meanwhile on the other side, the project is strongly element to the state. The final was that the cap prevented the comes to the council.” become requirements. One of supported by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. Speaking provision of the settlement, to city from meeting its regional In another matter, the coun- those is that the markers must for the many cyclists who travel Niles Canyon Road, be met by Feb. 17, 2012, is the housing numbers. cil approved the use of yellow have 70 percent visual contrast adoption of a climate action City Councilmember Cindy to mark handicapped crossing with the surrounding surface. the group says the project will make the road signifi- plan. The city is in the process McGovern commented her goal locations. Cities who have not met the cantly safer for them. of completing work on both the was to maintain control over The issue was reviewed after guideline, Smith said, will have We hope CalTrans will revisit the tree removal aspect housing element and climate ac- development in Pleasanton. “I the council heard from resident to replace the work that has been tion plan. haven’t seen how that will hap- Angelina Summers that she felt done in order to conform to the of the issue. Maybe there’s a way to save trees and also pen. The issue can change the requirement. make the road safer for cyclists and motorists. CORRIDOR This issue is more than an environmental one. The (continued from page one) foes make the point that the road isn’t inordinantly station locations down to three options. The high speed rail main that the information used to government nor the state can options. route would still go through determine the final routes was afford to pay for such boondog- hazardous. It’s ranked average in safety among coun- Two of the options would go Pacheco Pass. He stated, “The incomplete. She pointed out that gles.” A better alternative would try roads of this type. They argue that safety could along current railroad corridors state has made a commitment to there are hundreds of homes not be to connect ACE and BART at be improved through small, less costly upgrades — a through both downtown Liver- improve the ACE corridor as a marked on the maps, such as Greenville, he stated. more and Pleasanton. Portions complementary project to high those near Sycamore Grove Park Save Our Sunol representa- major factor given all the concern today about public could be aerial, some below grade speed rail.” and in South Livermore. The park tive, Dan Reisser, declared, spending. or below ground. The second The Altamont Corridor is over is the jewel of Livermore. Cabana “Keep your train out of our town This isn’t just another road. Niles Canyon Road, route would travel east of Vasco 100 miles long connecting Stock- said that Holdener Park, another and Niles Canyon.” He pointed Road near homes in the Sandia ton to San Jose. Construction of regional open space park, is not out that Sunol is not even identi- a.k.a. State Route 84, is one of the region’s jewels. area, turn down Tesla Road and an upgraded ACE system would on the maps. She stated, “We fied on the maps, yet ACE trains go underground through nearby be phased. Brent Ogden, from want to preserve our agriculture travel through the town daily. More sensitivity toward the trees is in order. AECOM Technology Corpora- heritage and wineries. You don’t Bob Baltzer, Friends of Liver- hills and Sycamore Grove Park emerging opposite G.E. Val- tion, said the potential first phase do this by tunneling under vine- more, said he strongly supported lecitos. could link Stockton to Livermore, yards and parks.” Haggerty’s concept of a grand Opening comments were where ideally it would connect to Tammy Reuss from Friends central station at Vasco Road. offered by Livermore Mayor BART. Buses could take com- of the Vineyards echoed her BART down 580 to Greenville is NILES Marshall Kamena and Alameda muters to the Bishop Ranch and comments. She said the tracks not fundable. It is in a very envi- (continued from page one) County Supervisor Scott Hag- other locations. should be where people are and ronmentally sensitive area. Fish now appears to be “piecemeal- gerty. The upgrade would begin where BART would be located at and Game has said it would not address some of the objections ing” it by breaking the project Kamena commented, “The with a single track. The next stations at Vasco Rd. and in the issue a permit to build there. that critics have raised. into three segments. That’s illegal proposal to upgrade ACE would step would be grade separation, downtown. Vaughn Wolffe, a Pleasanton which would allow higher speeds Robert Allen, another mem- Although the critics have said under state environmental law, reduce congestion and green- resident and member of Rail Pas- of operation. Eventually, the sys- ber of the Keep BART on 580 senger Association of California that CalTrans’ own statistics cite said Miller. The second segment house gas emissions. The benefits of an upgraded ACE system tem would be electrified, which group, suggested it would be less & Nevada (RAILPAC), said that figures that trucks are the ac- is supposed to start in 2012. are not without impacts. Those would support the operation of a costly to extend BART along the a BART extension to Livermore cident culprits far beyond their Piecemealing is illegal be- impacts have not yet been iden- bullet train in the future. freeway to Greenville Road and is probably not going to be built. numbers in traffic, the open letter cause an agency can use it to tified.” ACE would travel at speeds eventually to Grant Line Road Upgrading the current ACE sys- does not mention it. make the effects of a project look Haggerty made a pitch for of 100 + mph when fully im- than to upgrade ACE. He noted tem could provide better service The critics call for a ban on less significant than dealing with the creation of a “grand central proved. that the current proposal would at $20 million, much less than the station” east of Livermore. High The public then weighed in. eventually mean there would be truck traffic through the canyon. it as one project, said Miller. Valerie Raymond of Keep five tracks through downtown projected $4 billion for the cur- speed rail could link to BART rent proposal. An upgraded ACE The Fremont City Council is The Creek Alliance objects to and ACE, as well as e-BART BART on 580 said the group Livermore where there is now looking into taking that possible the impacts of the project on Al- is circulating an initiative that one. “I see no justification for system would be quieter than the from Contra Costa County, open- existing ACE train. action. ameda Creek, which flows next ing up the entire East Bay. He would direct the city council to such extravagance.” support a BART extension on Livermore Area Recreation Gail Shearer totally opposed The open letter also does not to the road. Rain run-off will gain added, “BART should hook into the route south of Livermore. address the critics’ contention more velocity from concrete re- high speed rail. I think that is the I-580 to Livermore. “We have ev- and Park District Assistant Man- only way a BART extension to ery expectation that the measure ager John Lawrence said the dis- She responded to comments by that CalTrans’ own figures show taining walls that CalTrans would will qualify for the November trict does not want a public works one speaker that France has many install. This creates a poorer Livermore will be built. This is an accident rate that is below do or die for us.” ballot.” She suggested that any project through Sycamore Grove. high speed trains through its wine average for the state’s rural roads environment for fish. Will Gimpel, from the Cali- decision on station locations “It is the frontyard of the city.” country. “The Livermore wine for the past four or five years, The only good news for the fornia High Speed Rail Authority, for ACE be delayed until there Chester Moore described area is not huge. It’s precarious. and could be lowered by simply fish in the project is construc- said that the proposals on the is a resolution of the initiative. himself as a 580 group supporter. We are trying to protect it. We ap- adding rubber dots to the existing tion of an arch bridge over the table to upgrade ACE and eventu- Several other speakers made the “This plan is the latest in a long proved urban growth boundaries ally build high speed rail would same observation. line of high priced, high speed to make that happen.” roadway. stream, and removal of a dam and Donna Cabana was upset rail ideas. Neither the federal Instead, the open letter says culvert, which would otherwise provide people with more travel that between 1999 and 2008, impede the spawning of steel- there were 436 collisions, 11 head trout. “They don’t have to of which resulted in fatalities, complete the entire project, just and 226 injuries. “More than to build a bridge,” said Miller. one-third of the total collisions CONCERN ABOUT (Opinions voiced in letters the video, we've had just one home. My lost articles were lotte is 100 miles from the nearest occurred across the median line LOWERING ROADWAY published in Mailbox are those comment that we should also safely in my possession within large city - far different from the or on the shoulder.” The widening opponents first of the author and do not neces- present the opposing side, some- 20 minutes of dropping them Bay Area where San Francisco, sarily reflect the opinion of The one who favors the BART-to- from my pocket on my walk San Jose and Oakland/Berkeley CalTrans wants to change learned of the tree-cutting on Feb. are all competing for the cultural 25, when a tree removal crew Independent. Letter Policy: The downtown route. We'd be happy home. Thank goodness folks that by the 12-foot widening of Independent will not publish to present the opposing side, but like you still roam around in our entertainment dollars). the road, and the widening of started work at night under bright anonymous letters, nor will it we haven't found anyone who nice little town. I will surely pay The unthinkable becomes shoulders to the state standard of lights. Six protesters turned out publish letters without names. wants BART downtown and is it forward. accepted (the use of the Liver- 18 inches. There would also be on the spur of the moment. Abusive letters may be rejected willing to come on our program. more general fund to fund the installation of rubberized dots on Since then, the word spread, theater). or edited. Frequent letter writers In fact, I've met only one person Theater With Livermore now being the median and shoulders. and a scheduled demonstration may have publication of their outside the Council Chambers Roger Lake proposed as the funding course, DISPUTE OVER PUBLIC’S for late afternoon on March 5 letters delayed. Letters should be who wants BART downtown, Livermore the citizens of Livermore need to CHANCE TO COMMENT brought out about 50 people, ac- submitted by e-mail to editmail@ and he refused to share his opin- In my November letter, I asked look at this project and its fund- The critics also complained cording to Fremont resident Roy compuserve.com.) ion, simply stating, "I disagree. I how the Livermore regional the- ing in the clear light of day not they didn’t have a chance to com- Heaivilin. want to see BART downtown." ater is to be funded. Now, I have in the present smoke and mirrors Heaivilin is a volunteer with An Invitation He would not tell me why; he the answer, first bonds cosigned environment. This is now becom- ment on the final EIR, which was Barbara Hickman simply walked away. by the City of Livermore and the Niles Canyon Railway, which ing the citizens of Livermore's in the lesser form of a negative Livermore So, I hereby invite anyone now Len Alexander proposes project. Let's look at just what declaration. Jeff Miller, a spokes- takes hundreds of people on rail Host of "Grassroots Issue" who would like to present the direct funding by the City of the facts are. man for the Alameda Creek rides through the canyon. Our TV program, "Grassroots downtown route as the desirable Livermore. The construction cost has Alliance, said that although he The train passengers spend Issues," recently featured guest route to contact us at Barbara@ The Livermore regional the- been estimated between $69 and provided input to CalTrans dur- money at both ends of the line. Linda Jeffery Sailors discussing grassrootsissues.com. We'll air ater project has become a run- $61M. The number will not be ing the draft comment period, Merchants have expressed con- the issue of keeping BART on your views on our website as away train. known until the construction is he never heard back about the cern about how the change in 580, as the current General Plan well. Hopeful statements have be- finished regardless of what is come fact (it will result in a said. final draft, and therefore had no scenery will impact the popular specifies, vs. running the track through downtown Livermore, Big Thank You project that generates $20-$25M The amount will have to be chance to comment on it. attraction, said Heaivilin. annually). paid at the end of construction. The railway group, as a non- as our City Council recently de- DeAnna McDaid The final draft was adopted cided it should be. She mentioned Owner N2 Electric, Inc. Negative facts are ignored Some type of loan will be more than four years ago. That profit, can’t take a political stand. (there are three regional theaters needed to pay off the construc- several important facts that the Livermore in San Francisco that operate alone can be grounds for a law- However, Heaivilin said the public meetings have glossed Special, special thanks to tion cost. Estimates have been suit that would stop the project, group is concerned that the continuously and bring in the made of a 30 year loan, with over, have not made public, or the person(s) who found my 2 Broadway shows only 50 miles interest, totaling $165M. said Miller. He is speaking with plan would lower the road sev- have misled us about, such as credit cards and drivers license away and accessible by BART, On the revenue side, only an attorney about the possibility eral inches and might also have the self-imposed environmental on the First Street sidewalk near a fact conveniently forgotten.) A the garbage fund is a fairly firm of suing CalTrans. Miller was some impact then on the railway constraints, how and how many “old” Safeway and the closed regional theater, the Circle Star number. not able to read the EIR until road bed when there is a flood. Livermore residents would be video store. I want to sincerely (3700 seats) in San Carlos could The benefits from the rede- last week. He learned of it only One area was under water dur- impacted by the downtown track, thank you for giving them to not compete and went bust in the velopment are just hopeful, pie because the tree-cutting had ing a flood in the late 1980s, and the expected economic de- the first police officer you saw. late 60s and early 70s. in the sky numbers. There are so it should be a concern, said velopment arising from having And thanks to the police officers Biased studies become fact too many variables that can go started. BART downtown. She also an- who brought them to my home. (the theater will attract 400,000 wrong - no wonder bankers have Further, CalTans advertised Heaivilin. nounced the petition that is be- Though I don’t have any of your people a year). From where, a shied away from this project. the document as one project, but ing circulated to get an initiative names I could not let my thanks base of 900,000? How many of Incidentally, there is a move to on the November ballot to keep and appreciation go unheard. those people will fork out $100 direct the redevelopment funding BART on 580. The video can be This is the only way I know to get plus for a ticket? to the schools. seen on our website, www.grass- them out to you. I was just about Examples of successful re- Pledges are not money in the rootsissues.com, #392. to call the credit card companies gional theaters are misused (Char- bank. MOVIE lotte, NC, is used as a model. But The use of the general fund, (continued from page one) Among the many viewers of when they were returned to my some data from recent filming or it was not pointed out that Char- while possible, could have seri- represent location fees, city fees, ous negative impacts on the qual- projects that are pending. ity of life in Livermore. local resources contracted (such Even if a production does not This leaves one solution that as caterers), local employment, LBL decide to film here – usually not (continued from page one) is adjacent to several major in- would pay for the theater without and local purchases. because they don’t want to but safe with a low crime rate. Sev- focus on commercialization. novation companies, including jeopardizing the general fund or Using an industry-standard because we don’t have just the eral amenities should be located Mayor Tim Sbranti declared, the headquarters of Sybase, Carl impacting the quality of life in formula inputting the data, the right look – there has been an nearby. “The theme of commercializa- Zeiss Meditec, Microdental and the community: a municipal bond Commission estimated that the The council was told that funded by a parcel tax on the impact. The location scouts and tion would provide an incredible AB Sciex, to name a few. It also property in the city. This would Livermore Valley realized over directors visiting the area will Dublin meets all of the criteria tie-in with i-GATE and with the sits between two of the largest allow the construction payments $233,000 in economic impact. eat and purchase locally, and will with the exception of the 25 other national laboratories.” business parks in California, to be made and over 30 years The number doesn’t include stay overnight in hotels. minute drive time, which is only A letter of support has been Bishop Ranch in San Ramon and the borrowed amount would be a few minutes longer. The short provided by i-GATE. Hacienda in Pleasanton, each of paid back. Each property owner list of communities will be an- “This is a no-brainer. It’s which is home to large corpora- then becomes an "owner" of the nounced at the end of March. one of the easiest decisions we tions and emerging technology regional theater. 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The Livermore Fusion SC U-12 boys soccer team captured the Mendenhall team members are (front row, left to right) Khushboo State Cup Championship. The boys played a tough El Dorado Desai, Natalie Polomo; (middle) Madi Pschier, Grace Naylor, Granada High School varsity girls lacrosse team heads for the United team to win the championship game 5-2. Pictured are field for a non-conference match-up with the Las Lomas Knights. Lupita Cruz, Delaney Sommerhauser, Alyssa Gonzalez; and (back row): Jack Walker, Jacob Dremalas, TJ Dayak, Daniel (back) Dave Lewis, Kelsey Livingston, Kelly Borden, Anna Granada lost, 8 to 7. Photo - John King McGreer, Kevin Garcia, Grayson Pringle, Youki Chiba, Brian Neitzel, Shannon Rosemark, and Jorge Polomo. Zarate; (front row): Andrew Preece, Grant Riddiough, Tanner

Mendenhall Girls and Alyssa Gonzales provided stability and Wright, Jason Campbell, Brandon Salgado, and Benny Sanchez; Ananth. fly ball at 3rd; Tait Thorvund hit a triple and toughness off the bench. not pictured Ryan Marta and Head Coach: Dave Mahabali, Coach For more information about the Liver- a double and played great defense. 8th Grade Champs Other contributors in the title run for more Aquacowboys, please contact us at Astors 2, Cubs 2: The Cubs' Matt Polaski In a match-up of the top two seeds, Mendenhall include Lupita Cruz, Khush- Dan Campbell and Coach Dan Dremalas 925-443-7700, at www.lacswimming.org, (P) brought the heat across the plate for the the Mendenhall Mustangs of Livermore boo Desai, Madi Pschier and Kelsey or find us on Facebook. first 2 innings of the game, and made a great captured the Tri-Valley 8th grade girls’ Livingston. diving catch in the infield. Alex Echeverria championship with a 55-43 win over the The championship for Mendenhall is the SSC C/B/A+ Dual Meet in Stockton on Rooney - 2 new best times; Will Rose - 2 (C) got down & dirty behind the plate stop- Hart Huskies of Pleasanton. first girls’ title in more than 20 years. February 26 and 27. Topperformances were new best times; Ben Sproul - 2 new JO times; Livermore American LL ping just about everything thrown his way Second-seed Mendenhall (13-1) jumped turned in by the PLS swimmers. Tim Yao - 4 new best times; Sofia Barrera Livermore American Little League with quick reflexes, keeping the base steal- out to 16-6 lead after the first quarter and Pre-Novice Group: Nikita Gautham - - 3 new best times; Laurel Heckman - 4 new highlights from opening weekend: ing to a minimum. Brandon Bruns (SS) had led 28-14 at halftime. Hart (12-2) made a PGSL Opening Day Lifetime bests (LTB) 50 breast, 50 free, 25 best times; Kevin Gao - 2 new best times; AAA Division: Padres 10, Giants 0: The the catch of the game when he sno-coned a Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls third quarter charge on its home floor to get back; Josh Atre - great swims in 50 free, 25 Aaron Li - 2 new best times; Rishab Nair AAA Padres started the 2011 Little League zooming line drive hit to end the fourth in- Softball League (PGSL) is Saturday, March within six but Mendenhall repelled the rally back first “B” with a stellar time of 27.75, - new best time in the 50 fly; Chase Sinclair season with a solid 10-0 win over the Giants. ning.Astros player Matthew Hagan played 19 at the Pleasanton Sports Park. Festivities with Shannon Rosemark scoring 14 of her and 25 fly - 100% new best times Scott Ragatz started the scoring with a walk a tough third baseman and smacked a huge will be held at fields GSB 6 & 7. Last year’s game-high 20 points in the second half. Novice: Christina Coatney - 5 LTB and a steal for the first run of the game. Alex triple out to center field for his team. Mikey Phantom teams will be recognized. There Mendenhall closed the game by mak- “B” times; Mattias Bengtsson - 1 LTB “B”; Forgatsch drove in 2 runs with a double to Bryson (P) was a force on the mound and hit will be a Hall of Fame induction ceremony ing five of six free throws in the fourth, Aaron Lin - LTB 100 free; Tejas Karthik Livermore Aquacowboys center field and Bradley Archer lead off the the game tying double that brought in the fast and over 20 great items to raffle off this year. ending the game 19 for 27. In the loss, the - LTB 50 back The Livermore Aquacowboys competed fifth inning with a double. For the Padres, feet of Eric Vandagriff (2B) ending the game The League will specifically recognize all top-seed Hart converted on only two of Intermediate II: 100% LTBs - Oscar at the Pacific Swimming Senior II Meet Jared Tavares started the season with perfect after time called with a score of 2-2. the girls in the league who are seniors in nine foul shots. Kobayashi, Anirudh Surapaneni and Sanjeev held in Santa Cruz, February 19-20. The hitting, going 3-3 with a double and two A Division: Red Sox vs. Pirates: Red high school and playing their final season Point guard Grace Naylor added 15, Thurgam Livermore Aquacowboys clocked in with singles. Kyle Betz caught a pop fly and had Sox top players: Garrett Bozdeck, Max in PGSL. Amador and Foothill softball making 10 of 12 free throws and Anna Neitzel Pre Junior: Alexa Bui - 5 LTB times; Lara some breakout finals swims with Shahini a single. Michael Butterfield also singled in Thorpe, Tyler Olcese played great defense teams will conduct a demonstration. The scored 13, converting 5 of 6 from the foul Serban - 2 new best times; Emma Valentine Ananth, Natalie Wong, Nina Hayes and Katie the first game of the season. and made great hits; Pirates: Jake Kennedy hit annual complimentary Pancake breakfast line. Neitzel and Kelly Borden anchored the - 3 new best times; Paarsa Heidari - 100% Kulp all winning their finals with improved AA Division: Cardinals 9, Rockies 4: a homerun and 2 doubles, Jeffrey Fairbanks will start at 7:45am and conclude at 9:00am. interior of the Mustang defense, shutting off best times; Justin Tsai - 100% best times; times over trials. Haley Hamza and Katie (Game called for darkness in the 6th inning.) hit 3 singles to outfield and Preston Langeloh Ceremonies will start at 9:10am. Over 800 driving lanes and dominating the boards. Niklas Bengtsson - 2 new best times; Cody Kulp each swam the 1000 and 1650 Free The Rockies had to end with the bases loaded played a great offensive game. Mendenhall’s defense was keyed by young girls are participating in the league Chang - 100% LTB times; Rishi Kodali - 5 making new JO times and placing in the top in the bottom of the 6th. Top players of the stopper Delaney Sommerhauser, who shut for the 2011 season. The public is invited new best times; Alex Kuang - 2 new best 3 for the 1650. Cardinals: Grant Peterson ripped a triple in down Huskies’ star guard Ariah Mack, hold- to help kickoff the new season. times; Ben Song - 100% best times New Best Times were achieved by the 4th; Joe Hager smashed a triple in the Granada Little League ing her to 12 points. The other double-figure Junior: Miranda Heckman -new FW and Sarah Swanson, Shahini Ananth, Cat Elliott, 5th; Jack Volponi caught a ripping line drive. Granada Little League highlights: A Division: Yankees vs. D'Backs: scorers for Hart were Mikaela Malave and Pleasanton Seahawks PRT times; Christy Neufeld - 100% best Katie Kulp, Shelby Swanson and Brendan Top players of the Rockies: Blaze Hill had Schierloh. New Junior Olympic times were Yankees- offense: Aiden Buenrostro, Mason Daniela Lyng with 10 points apiece. The Pleasanton Seahawks Swim Team times; Wolf Lachance - 2 new best times; two solid hits and several key catches at 3rd; Franchi, Andre Hofmann defense: Samuel For the champions, Natalie Polomo (PLS) competed in Stockton at the WCAB- Matthew Neufeld - best time 200 free; Olivier achieved by Sarah Swanson and Shahini Coby Sandholtz recorded 3 hits and caught a The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011 - PAGE 7

Morrisroe, Neil Shah, Jason Zaia. D'Backs - offense: Bobby Zepeda, Braeden Cochran, Hudson Steele defense: Jake Steele, Jensen Roldan, Luke Shepard.

Adult Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball is held at Fallon Middle School, 3601 Kohnen Way, Dublin every Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Space is limited to the first 36 in attendance. The cost per night is $3.00 per participant ages 18 years and older. Fee is collected on site. For more information please call 925-556-4500 or email glentheguide@ dublin.ca.gov. Bocce Kits for Rent Following the debut of two new bocce courts at the freshly renovated Bothwell Park, the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is now making bocce ball kits available for rent to the public. Bocce ball kits can be checked out for a week at a time from the Robert Livermore Community Center. The kits are available at the front counter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rental for one week is $20, plus a $40 refundable deposit by credit card or cash – a total of $60. The $40 deposit is refundable if equipment is returned in good condition. Kits are rented on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not available in advance. Rental of a bocce ball kit does not guarantee a bocce ball court will be available. The Robert Livermore Community Cen- ter is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Bothwell Park is located at 2466 Eighth Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Livermore American Little League Cardinals kicked off the St., Livermore. For more information, call 925-373-5700. Teams lined up for the Livermore American Little League opening day ceremonies. The players Little League season on March 5 by keeping the “Fear the Beard” in the front are holding team banners. spirit alive and well in the Bay Area. It worked as the Cardinals smacked 19 hits and won their opening day game 9-3 over the Shamrock Run The 13th Annual City of Dublin Sham- $95 depending on distance. benefit week to anyone of their choosing, and rock 5K Fun Run and Walk is set for Sun., Challenge on Sat., March 19. Rockies and followed it up with a 4-2 win over the Tigers on A portion of all entry fees will go to Save Register at http://brazenracing.com/ then collect 15% of all funds raised by their March 13 along a 3.1 mile course. diablo.html. guests. This includes all funds generated March 7. Registration begins at 7:15 p.m. The race Mount Diablo to help preserve open space will begin at 8:30 am on Dublin Boulevard and building trails for all of us to enjoy. All through sales of lunch, dinner, to-go orders, across from the Civic Center. runners receive medals, T-shirts and BBQ bocce, and alcohol; excluding tax and tip. There will be a post race celebration lunch after the race. 'One Roll at a Time' To reserve a benefit week or request more at the festival site. The Shamrock 5K Fun The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon will Campo di Bocce of Livermore and information, please contact the coordinator Run and Walk is part of the St. Patrick’s Day all begin and end at Castle Rock Park in Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos are jointly at the preferred location. Festival with Irish music, dancing, food and Walnut Creek. The 50K is a point to point hosting the Building Brilliance Benefit over 170 artisans and crafters. run and will begin at Round Valley Regional Campaign, “One Roll at a Time." Register at www.active.com. Preserve, following the Diablo Trail through Any educational organization from Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, Mount preschool to high school can choose to host Diablo State Park and finishing in Castle their own benefit week at either Campo di Rock Park. All races will be professionally Bocce location at zero cost to their organiza- Trails Challenge timed. Saturday, March 19, 8 am for 50K Save Mount Diablo has partnered with and 9 am for other races. Cost from $33 to tion. Simply sign up, spread the word of their Brazen Racing to bring the Diablo Trails Library to Present Program on Bike Racing Get the scoop on the sport Category 3 Masters Bike Racer, sional cycling teams to compete of bike racing, at the Livermore Past President of Valley Spokes- along a demanding course from Public Library Civic Center, men Racing Team, member of May 15-22. Stage 4 begins in 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, at 2 the LLNL Cycletron cycling Livermore on May 18. p.m. on Sunday, March 20. group, three time Ironman 70.3 There is no charge for this finisher, qualified for Ford Iron- event. man Championships in Hawaii, This program is part of The and five time Death Ride finisher. Amgen Tour of California Series Patrick will be competing in Iron- – three programs focused on bi- Man Canada this August. Patrick cycling in support of the Amgen can often be seen training on the Tour of California bike race. local roads as he typically logs Local bike racers Ron Castia about 125 miles on the bike, 30 and Patrick Dempsey will share miles running, and 4 miles in the their expertise on a wide range pool every week. of bike racing topics. Find out The largest cycling event in about the Amgen Tour of Cali- America, the 2011 Amgen Tour fornia, how it compares to local of California is a Tour de France- racing and athletes, how to get style cycling road race that chal- started in bike racing at any age, lenges the world’s top profes- as well as some basic training tips. Ron and Patrick will also discuss why cycling is a team sport and the unseen subtleties of tactics. They will also show a slide show from a 4-day mountain bike stage race in Costa Rica. There will be open discussion for beginners or experienced racers, The Amador Judo & Jujitsu Studio in Livermore sent judo so bring your questions! players to compete in the 19th Annual San Jose Buddhist Sensei Ron Castia of Livermore, is Memorial Judo Tournament in San Jose. Competing against an Associate Level Coach with Wenzel Coaching, a national judo players from all over the United States and Mexico, several endurance athlete coaching firm, Livermore representatives brought home top honors in their with coaches all around the na- respective divisions. They are: Gold medal, 1st place: Nick Chua, tion. Ron has been racing road Gabriella Gamboa and Dan Ikegami; silver medal, 2nd place, Kai and mountain bikes since 1997 Ikegami. and currently races at the Profes- sional level on the mountain bike and Category 2 Masters level, on the road. He has competed in several international mountain bike cross country races and participates in local, national, and state championships with his road team. Ron volunteers his time throughout the year with the local racing district known as the NCNCA, as mentor for beginning level road racers to assist with safety, skills, and instruction. He is also the founder of East Bay Cyclists (InfoVista Cycling Team), a Mountain Bike and Xterra focused club, while racing road for IronData/Thirsty- Bear Cycling. Ron regularly promotes beginner and intermediate race skills clinics throughout the year, helping riders take their In the Jr. Warriors Basketball League Girls Grades 1-3 Division, racing to the next level. the Lynx basketball team ended the season undefeated. In their Patrick Dempsey grew up in game against Sky, they played very well as a team. Autumn Livermore and currently lives DeLange, Kaitlyn Fernsten, Natalie Fernsten, Vanessa von Sosen, and works in Livermore. He has and Kaeli Tembrevilla scored many baskets. Nicole Anderson, competed in many different types Enayah Aamir, Trisha Shangle, Chloe Richard and Claire Ryan of sports from the time he was provided great team support with nice passes that created many young, including BMX racing, opportunities. Lynx defense was very tight causing Sky to off-road motorcycling and more encounter multiple turnovers. They also dominated the boards recently in endurance sports. His with many rebounds on both offense and defense. Pictured are recent sports resume includes (back row) Coach Valerie, Nicole Anderson, Vanessa von Sosen, Natalie Fernsten, Coach Shelley, Kaitlyn Fernsten, Enayah Aamir, Coach Robert; (front row) Trisha Shangle, Kaeli Tembrevilla, Claire Ryan, Chloe Richard, and Autumn DeLange. PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011

Pleasanton City Naturalist Eric Nicholas explains the flora and fauna of the region on a group hike on trails that run through the Pleasanton ridge. Photo - Dino Vournas

Pleasanton Offers a Full Calendar of Outdoor Adventures This Spring Pleasanton City Naturalist and the culture we all share. a peek at the wonders above. Fee Eric Nicholas will lead some Participants will also have an is $12 for residents/$15 for non- unique outdoor adventures this opportunity to meet the other residents spring season. Please call (925) half of this great cultural and 4th Annual Ladybug Release 931-5340 for information or to historic duo, the horse of course. (ages 2 to 12), Alviso Adobe Photo - Doug Jorgensen register for any of these pro- Fee is $12 for residents/$15 for Community Park, 3465 Old Challenger team members marched in the opening ceremonies. grams. The following programs non-residents. Foothill Road, Saturday, May are scheduled in the coming Star Party (all ages), Alviso 21, 2011, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. months: Adobe Community Park, 3465 They’re cute as a bug but don’t Free Tours of Alviso Adobe Old Foothill Road, Saturday, be fooled. Ladybugs can be a CHALLENGER April 9, 2011, 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ferocious predator if you are an (continued from page one) Community Park (ages 18+): Each month the naturalist leads How big is our galaxy? How far aphid. Visit the ladybugs and Gina Marco-Hermann found- cial needs kids. In late Febru- “I have two younger children. tours of the Alviso Adobe Com- is the nearest star? How was our learn how they can help keep a ed LALL’s Challenger team after ary, Rick McCewan and Kevin They’ve had plenty of opportu- munity Park for the public and solar system made? Explore the garden healthy and safe. We’ll her daughter Angelina played on Shimabuku, owners of Double nities for sports,” she said. “For interested volunteers. Learn what universe as we try to answer these release some at the Alviso Adobe Granada Little League’s Chal- Diamond Sports Academy, led kids like Camryn, team sports are happened at this special park site questions and more. Games and Community Park, and some will lenger team last year. “We had a training session for the team at hard, so this is really exciting.” over the past several thousand hands-on activities will aid us as go home with participants for such a wonderful experience that the facility. Gina describes Challenger years, and what’s happening to- we search for the answers. Then, their own garden. Fee is $9 for I, of course, told other parents As part of opening day on baseball as an all around great day. Tours take place on the last if the skies are willing, we’ll take residents/$12 for non-residents. about this program and joined March 6, the LALL Challenger package. “It doesn’t have a lot Saturday and the second Sunday the Little League District 57 team marched along with all of to do with skill, it’s really more of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 Challenger Jamboree Board,” the other Little League teams in about socializing,” she said. “The p.m. Meet at the Milking Barn. she says. “Many special needs the opening ceremony. The Chal- players make new friends, meet Walks with the Naturalist children, parents, caregivers, lenger team also participated in other special needs kids and the (all ages): Wild walks around and teachers had never heard of the Hit-A-Thon and played an buddies. They just love the at- the hidden parks of Pleasan- Challenger and were very excited exhibition game, which drew the tention.” ton. Learn about local wildlife, about it.” largest crowd. The LALL Challenger players plants, habitats, tracking, and The Granada Challenger team A special feature of Chal- received plenty of attention on much more. Plan to get dirty included nearly 20 players last lenger baseball is the “buddies,” opening day, with lots of cheers on these treks. Bring water, a year, so Gina felt there was a need little leaguers who stand by the and encouragement for every sense of adventure, and dress for a second team in Livermore. Challenger player in the field and ball hit and every base run. It with weather in mind. Children She approached LALL president assist as necessary with fielding was hard to tell who was having under the age of 12 must be ac- Louie Roessler, who, with his and throwing, hitting, and run- the most fun—the players, the companied by an adult during wife Delores, has volunteered ning the bases. At the opening buddies, or coaches Gina and the entire hike. Fee is $6 for at the Little League District 57 day exhibition game, there were Jennifer. residents/$9 for non-residents. Challenger Jamboree since its at least two buddies for every The 7th annual Little League Schedule: Arroyo de la Laguna, inception seven years ago. LALL Challenger player. District 57 Challenger Jamboree Saturday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. to With the help of LALL, the “It’s really a heartwarming will be held on May 28 at the 6:00 p.m. (easy); Laurel Creek Livermore Valley Joint Unified site to see these players on the lit- Dublin Sports Park. Over 400 Park, Saturday, April 30, 4:30 Magnolia, Pleasanton, is a photograph by Ian Danielson. School District, and the Excep- tle league diamond with the help Challenger players are expected p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (moderate); Danielson is displaying at Main Street Designs in downtown tional Needs Network, Gina of their buddies,” said Louie. to attend. For more informa- Callippe Preserve, Saturday, Livermore during Art Crawl on Saturday, March 12, from 1 to spread the word about the new “It’s a great experience for both tion on Challenger baseball, May 28, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Challenger team. At the two Sat- the buddies and the Challenger visit www.littleleague.org/me- 4 p.m. Other highlights of the Crawl include Tim Dangaran at (moderate). Sanctuary Ultra Lounge, William Hackett at Panama Red, and urday sign-ups for Little League, players.” dia/challenger.htm. Night Hikes with the Natural- she registered 21 players. Lisa Clinton’s 13-year-old For more information on the Jennie McGregor at Carratti Jewelers. Other venues include ist (ages 4 and up): Wild night Blacksmith Square, Ryan Fine Art, Ethereal Designs, ABC Music The team’s assistant coach daughter Camryn joined the LALL Challenger team, con- walks around the hidden trails is Jennifer Kinney, a personal LALL Challenger team after tact Gina at 925-580-2865 or and parks of Pleasanton. Learn Source, Art Glass Studios, ultra-spectives and the Bothwell Arts trainer who works with spe- she heard about it through Gina. [email protected]. about local wildlife, plants, Center's new Downtown Art Studios. Maps will be available at habitats, tracking, and much all of these locations just prior to the crawl. more. Plan to get dirty on these treks. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult during the entire hike. Fee is $6 for residents/$9 for non- Oldest Objects in Solar System residents. Schedule: Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail, Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Indicate a Turbulent Beginning (stroller friendly); Augustin Ber- nal Park, Saturday, May 14, 7:30 Scientists have found that cal- meteorite. Allende is the largest The new observations, “sup- p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (moderate). cium, aluminum-rich inclusions carbonaceous chondrite meteor- port early and short-lived fluc- The Legend of the Vaquero (CAIs), some of the oldest ob- ite ever found on Earth. It fell tuations of the environment in (ages 5 and up), Alviso Adobe jects in the solar system, formed to the ground in 1969 over the which CAIs formed, either due to Community Park, 3465 Old far away from our sun and then Mexican state of Chihuahua and transport of the CAIs themselves Foothill Road, Saturday, March later fell back into the mid-plane is notable for possessing abun- to distinct regions of the solar 26, 2011, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.: of the solar system. dant CAIs. nebula or because of varying gas Travel back in time to learn about The findings may lead to a Their findings imply that CAIs composition near the proto-sun,” some real California history: the greater understanding of how formed from several oxygen res- Hutcheon said. legend, the lore, and the tradi- our solar system and possibly ervoirs, likely located in distinct Other Livermore researchers tions of the Vaquero. The origin other solar systems formed and regions of the solar nebula. CAIs include Jennifer Matzel, Erick of the California Vaquero dates evolved. travelled within the nebula by Ramon and Peter Weber. back to the 1770’s. Learn about CAIs, roughly millimeter- to lofting outward away from the the early developments of what centimeter in size, are believed sun and then later falling back would become the true cowboy to have formed very early in the into the mid-plane of the solar evolution of the solar system system or by spiraling through and had contact with nebular shock waves around the sun. gas, either as solid condensates Through oxygen isotopic or as molten droplets. Relative analysis, the team found that to planetary materials, CAIs are rims surrounding the CAI show enriched with the lightest oxygen that late in the CAI’s evolution, isotope and are believed to record it was in a nebular environment the oxygen composition of solar distinct from where it originated nebular gas where they grew. and closer in composition to the CAIs, at 4.57 billion years old, environment in which the build- are millions of years older than ing materials of the terrestrial more modern objects in the solar planets formed. system, such as planets, which “Allende is this very unusual formed about 10-50 million years meteorite with all these wonder- after CAIs. ful inclusions (CAIs),” said Ian Using Lawrence Livermore’s Hutcheon, one of the LLNL NanoSIMS (nanometer-scale scientists. secondary-ion mass spectrom- eter) – an instrument that can analyze samples with nanometer- scale spatial resolution – LLNL scientists in conjunction with NASA Johnson Space Center, University of California, Berke- ley and the University of Chicago measured the concentrations of oxygen isotopes found in the CAIs. In the recent research, the team studied a specific CAI found in a piece of the Allende The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011 - PAGE 9 Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Funky Fish, Wildflowers include: prehistoric times, California on others. contribution funds are used over is filled with a myriad of medications, To Be Honored Funky Fish is the theme of a Sat., Indians, wildlife education and geol- This drop-in event will run from and over. bimonthly IV infusions, weekly shots, Twelve outstanding women March 12 program presented by the ogy. Hosted by a park docent, each 2:00-4:00 pm. No registration is The fund is managed by a vol- but despite her challenges, she faces Livermore Area Recreation and Park session will include presentations, required; stop by when you would unteer board of thirty Livermore each day with an amazing spirit, an will be inducted into the Alam- hands-on activities and a hike. like and stay as long as you can. For residents. These volunteers do all infectious laugh and a desire to make eda County Women’s Hall of District ranger staff. Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 6:30 p.m. at The Barn, Children, ages 7 to 12, plus one ages 5 and older; children younger the necessary administrative work JRA better for other kids. Fame at a luncheon in Oakland 3131 Pacific Ave., Livermore. accompanying adult are eligible to than 8 must be accompanied by a and contribute enough funds to cover Start or join a team today and on March 19. The oceans are home to many participate. Sessions will be held at high-school age teen or adult while SELF’s yearly expenses. Therefore, take the first step to helping to find a This year’s inductees are creatures, both great and small. Join various locations in the Park. The five the child is in the room. all incoming donations go 100% into cure. Arthritis affects more than 50 Wei-Ling Huber, Business and this evening presentation to look at Saturday sessions begin April 30 and For more information, please call student loans. million people in the United States Professions; Olis Simmons, some of the unusual or just outright conclude June 4. Each session runs the Children’s Desk at (925) 931- For more information about the and 300,000 are children. For more Community Service; Jacqueline goofy-looking fish that swim in the from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registra- 3400 ext. 8. meeting or about SELF, please call information or to form a team call Hairston, Culture and Art; Carole oceans and seas around the world. tion is limited to 15 children, plus one Ruth Gasten at (925)443-7140. 415-356-1230 or visit us on line at Sun., March 13, the topic is Wild- parent per child. While there is no www.aw2011trivly.kintera.org. Ward Allen, Education; Elaine charge for the program, payment of SELF Meeting Set For more information about Taylor, Environment; Mary Jane flower Wonders. Meet Ranger Amy Guests are welcome at the an- Arthritis Walk Wolitzer at 10 a.m. at the Wetmore the Park’s entrance fee is required. nual board meeting of the Student The Arthritis Foundation – North- the Arthritis Walk or the Arthritis Gross, Health; Julie Rems-Sma- Road entrance to Sycamore Grove For more information or to reg- Foundation visit their website at rio, Justice; Frances Jefferson, Education Loan Fund, which will be ern California Chapter will host the Park. ister, contact Steve Elliott at 925- held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 5th annual Tri-Valley Arthritis Walk www.northerncalifornia.arthritis. Non-Traditional Careers; Crystal A hike into the hills is always an 362-8697 or at [email protected]. 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held on Saturday, April 30 at Lifesty- org . For more information regard- Jaing, Science; Lisa Busbee- exciting venture, but this time of year Advance registration is required. in the Board Room at the Livermore leRX, 1119 East Stanley Blvd. in ing this event, please contact Tamara Young, Sports and Athletics; and it can be especially rewarding. There This program is sponsored by Mount Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore. Jones at 415-356-1237 or tjones@ Natassija Jordan-Oliver, Youth. are jewels to be found of all colors and Diablo State Park in cooperation Livermore Avenue. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. arthritis.org. This year’s Women’s Hall shapes – yellow Buttercups, purple with the Mount Diablo Interpretive The Student Education Loan Fund and the walk starts at 9 a.m. The of Fame luncheon and awards Blue Dicks, shy Johnny Jump-Ups, Association. (SELF) was established 48 years Arthritis Walk is the signature event 'Tech Trek' Fashion Show the elusive Shooting Star and more. California State Parks does not ago to provide interest free loans to for the Arthritis Foundation and it ceremony is set for 12:30 p.m. discriminate against individuals with A fun and unique fashion show on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Join this four- to five-mile slow- graduates of Livermore high school takes place in communities nation- will be presented on Monday, March paced walk, which will last for about disabilities. Prior to arrival, partici- and to Livermore residents to help wide to raise awareness for arthritic the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, pants with disabilities who need as- 14. Money raised will help send three hours. Participants preferring a them attend community college, trade diseases and research. The Arthritis middle school girls to summer camps 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland. shorter walk can head back whenever sistance should contact Ranger Dan schools, state colleges, or universi- Walk is a family friendly event that Stefanisko at 925-855-1730. to pursue their interest in math and The event will be hosted by the they choose. ties. During that time $623,695 has features a one and three mile course, science. Alameda County Board of Super- There is a $5 per vehicle parking been loaned to 484 students. kids’ activities, entertainment and a The fashion show promotes “Tech visors and the Alameda County fee at the parks. A $2 donation is re- Game Night at Library Funds for loans are obtained special dog walk. After all, dogs get Trek” and will be held at the San Commission on the Status of quested to help support the programs. Come enjoy an afternoon of fun through donations by individuals, arf-thritis too. Ramon Community Center, Foun- Women. Participants may call 925-960-2400 and games at the Pleasanton Public as well as donations by businesses. This year’s youth honoree – Ange- tain Room, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Visit the Women’s Hall of for more information. Library on Saturday, March 12. Play Donations are deductible as provided lina “Lina” Robinson was diagnosed Center is located at 12501 Alcosta Fame website at http://www. a variety of board and card games, under Federal and California income just before her third birthday with Boulevard, San Ramon. The event acgov.org/cao/halloffame/ to Mt. Diablo Jr. Ranger then take a turn at the Nintendo Wii tax codes. As loans are repaid, the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), is sponsored by the San Ramon submit an online nomination or Mount Diablo State Park is tak- on our big drop-down screen. Come money coming in is added to the pool a debilitating form of arthritis that and Concord branches of AAUW, ing registration now for the Spring to play, then stay to watch and cheer from which new loans are made—so causes systemic inflammation. Now (continued on page 12) for more information, or contact 2011 Junior Ranger Program. Topics approaching her 5th birthday, her life the Alameda County Commis- sion on the Status of Women at (510) 259-3871. The program raises money for local charities addressing women’s health issues. The Women’s Hall of Fame also sponsors a Reba Jean Van Gundia Livermore with his wife, Grace, the Presidio in San Francisco, Joint Unified School District as a enteen grandchildren, Claudia, Youth Scholarship to help a girl Reba Jean Van Gundia passed where they raised their four chil- California. She later transferred Speech Therapist after 38 years. Ben, Julia, Quinlan, Carter, Joel, or young woman further their ed- away at home on March 2, 2011, dren and enjoyed family life. His to Moffett Field and changed She loved traveling to see her Kelby, Georgia, Aidan, Abby, ucation or training. Tickets to the in Copperopolis, California at passions included golf, his family her profession to become a sup- grandchildren, trying new res- Caraline, Ryan, Caris, Hailey, luncheon and awards ceremony age 88. She was the tenth of band and where he played profes- ply clerk. She was a Federal taurants and especially going to Ali, Chloe and Ruby. Robert, are $75. For tickets, call (510) eleven sisters and brothers born sionally in the Bay Area and on employee for 21 years and 3 Disneyland. She was very active and Paul Larsen, and preceded 272-6510 or go to http://www. to Elmer and Annabelle Hardy of TV for many years. months. in The Church of Jesus Christ of in death by her brother David acgov.org/cao/halloffame/ Washington, Indiana on October He was preceded in death by Although Shirley worked Latter-Day Saints and in com- Larsen. Those being inducted with 21, 1922. his brothers Pete and Fred. He outside of the home she remained munity activities. A memorial for Liz will be a local connection include the After WWII ended, she mar- is survived by his wife Grace devoted to her family. Shirley Liz is survived by her hus- held at the Church of Jesus Christ following: ried Gordon K. Van Gundia (Van) of 55 years and children Linda was an excellent cook and baker. band, Mark Hatch, her children, of Latter-Day Saints at 1501 Wei-Ling Huber, business and in June, 1948. They resided in Campbell and Tony Archuleta She was also an avid sports fan. Ryan (Rebakah) Hatch, Paige Hillcrest Ave. Livermore, CA professions: A lifelong activist Livermore from 1959 to 1980 both of Utah, Rick Archuleta, Shirley was preceded in death (Ed) Clarkson, Steven (Jeana) on Saturday March 12, 2011 at for justice, Wei-Ling Huber has and moved to Copperopolis after Cheryl Archuleta, Tom Archul- by her husband, Alfred Lacy Sr., Hatch, David (Heather) Hatch, noon. been a catalyst for improving Van retired from Sandia National eta, and Elizabeth Archuleta all her parents, Wilbert Price Sr. and Jared Hatch, Erin (Joe) Brown Arrangements by Callaghan and expanding economic op- Laboratories. They celebrated from California; brothers, Ben Ora Lee Price, sisters, Idamease and John (Becky) Hatch and sev- Mortuary. portunities for Alameda County their 62nd anniversary in June, Archuleta of Utah, Rick Archul- Price and Lois Marie Price, and workers since 1995 through her eta of Oregon, Delores Martinez a brother, Wilbert Price Jr. work with UNITE HERE 2850, 2010. the East Bay hospitality workers Reba Jean is survived by her and Berlinda Archuleta both of Shirley leaves to celebrate her union. The President of Oak- husband, Van, and their twin California. He had 13 grand- life, her children: Anthony L. land-based UNITE HERE since daughters, Cheryl Perkins (Rich- children and numerous great Lacy, Sharon M. Lacy and Alfred 2006, Wei-Ling leads a union ard) and Carol Neely (Steve), grandchildren. Lacy III; grandchildren An- that represents 2,300 East Bay eight grandchildren, and ten A Mass of Christian Burial thony A. Lacy, Patrice L. Lacy, workers, including hotel house- great-grandchildren all whom she will be celebrated on Thurs., Shalaonna L. Temporal, Anali- keepers, banquet and cafeteria loved dearly. Reba Jean’s loving, March 10th, 11 a.m. at St. Mi- sha J. Temporal, Pilar Y. Farfan workers, cooks, dishwashers and kind, and gentle spirit will always chael Catholic Church in Liver- and Samantha S. Lacy; great concession workers. Generally, be remembered. In lieu of flow- more. Burial will follow mass at grandchildren Larry Johnson, these workers receive low wages ers, memorial contributions to the St. Michael Cemetery in Liver- Kamara Clark, Kayla Gaines, and no healthcare, but under charity that touches your heart more. A reception will be held at and Carole Johnson; her sisters Wei-Ling’s leadership union would be appreciated. 1271 S. Livermore Ave. Joan N. Smith, Barbara Cherry, members have seen substantial Memorial donations can be and Daphne Price; and a host of gains in working conditions and Mark E. Archuleta made to the charity of choice in aunts uncles, nieces and neph- compensation and the union’s Mark E. Archuleta was born Mark’s honor. ews, other relatives and close membership has grown by more Arrangements by Callaghan personal friends. than 20 percent. on November 24, 1929 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and died on Mortuary. A celebration of Shirley’s life Elaine Taylor, environment: will be held on Friday, March Elaine Taylor is Co-Founder Wed., March 3, 2011 in Pleas- anton, Ca. Shirley Mae Lacy 11, 2011 at 1p.m. at Callaghan and President of the Taylor Fam- Mortuary in Livermore. ily Foundation, which operates Mr. Archuleta was raised in Shirley Mae Lacy, of Liver- Camp Arroyo in Livermore. Colorado where his dad taught more, California passed away Each year, the camp offers a him and his on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Elizabeth Ann Hatch back-to-nature summer camp four broth- Walnut Creek, California. She Liz, a California native passed for nearly 3,000 children with ers to cut was born on September 21, 1938 away at her home, with her fam- life-threatening conditions, as timber and in Beuche, Louisiana, from the ily by her side on Monday, March well as at-risk youth and youth play music. union of Wilbert and Ora Lee 7, 2011. coping with bereavement. But He served in Price. Liz was born to Alf and Mary Elaine’s work is about more the United Shirley was a 1956 graduate Lyn Larsen in North Hollywood, than creating opportunities for States Army of Capitol High School in Mil- CA on July 27, 1946. Liz gradu- life-transforming experiences in N a t i o n a l waukee, Wisconsin. She went ated from San Jose State Uni- nature. She also has led efforts to G u a r d , on to marry her sweetheart Alfred versity with a degree in Speech make Camp Arroyo the greenest, worked at Lacy and through this union they Pathology & Psychology and most eco-friendly operation of its Lawrence had three children. later achieved a Masters degree kind. Its cutting-edge operations Livermore National Laboratory Shirley started her working as an Audiologist. Liz retired in make Camp Arroyo the ideal for 16 years and retired from the career as a beautician. Later 2008 from the Livermore Valley venue for thousands of students upon relocating to California she from around the Bay Area who Bricklayers & Allied Craftwork- go there during the school year to ers Local 3 Union as a Bricklayer. started her civil service career as learn how to live sustainably. In 1957, Mr. Archuleta came to a cashier at the commissary on Crystal Jaing, science: Crystal Jaing is a molecular biologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and a central player in developing an award-winning technology that will provide new tools to detect bioterrorism attacks, diagnose disease and verify product safety. The technology, known as the Lawrence Livermore Microbial Detection Array (LLMDA), allows for the detection of any bacteria or virus on a tested sample within 24 hours. The technology relies on 388,000 tiny probes that fit in the middle of a one-by-three-inch glass slide. LLMDA has been evaluated for use by the U.S. De- partment of Homeland Security and is the subject of interest from 15 companies worldwide exam- ining the technology’s potential as a product safety tool. PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011

Photo - Doug Jorgensen The 4th Annual New Orleans Bash at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore was filled with dance, music, and colorful characters. There were performances of New Orleans Jazz, along with displays of paper mache gators & jesters, and souvenir stalls selling feather masks, trinkets, jewelry, Photos - Doug Jorgensen and “street artists” selling their paintings. Overseeing the festivities, were some well-dressed Le Tableau Magnifique, ballet mannequins. company for Livermore School of Dance, performed “Variations in Motion” at The Bankhead Theater last Saturday. The performances were a benefit for The Diabetic Youth Foundation. Among the Dublin Creates Group to dances performed were a full- length production of the story ballet, Coppelia, the classic, Promote Good Character comedic tale (top photo) and a montage from the Broadway hit By Ron McNicoll that recognition, said Lockhart. head. musical, Wicked. Dublin has launched its In- Ten characteristics were cited “While the store staff stood tegrity in Action program, which in a citywide survey about a de- there, they went into action. They is designed to promote various cade ago. DIA is using that list. had an ambulance ordered for positive character traits. The top-ranked answer was her, and put a compress on where It is similar to Pleasanton’s integrity, which is why the word she was bleeding. They kept her Community of Character, and found its way into the organiza- warm, and took care of her,” said character programs in other cities tion’s title. Caring and respon- Lockhart. throughout the United States. sibility were also prominent on Now the teens are reaching Former Dublin Mayor Janet the list. out to the store, because they are Lockhart coordinated the effort The Dublin Unified School concerned that the employees from her positions as president District has offered a character had no idea about how to help. of Dublin Partners in Education education program for a few They want to see that the em- and Dublin Integrity in Action years. Teachers use a different ployees receive some training, (DIA). trait each month to work with said Lockhart. The new organization brings their students. The program even together a variety of character continues in summer, when one promotion and recognition pro- of the traits is stretched to cover grams that have been functioning the two-month vacation period, in Dublin, said Lockhart. Some reinforcement of the “We have a number of char- teaching also comes out on the acter programs. They are won- Dublin streets. The city bought derful. However, they were not banners naming various traits, under one umbrella. Next we and flies them for about six weeks will contact the business com- around the times of community munity, and sign them up,” said celebrations such as St. Patrick’s Lockhart. Day, said Lockhart. Business people will be City government includes among the organization’s 14 several character programs. City board members. Other sectors employees receive recognition represented will be public and for the positive things that they private schools, religious com- accomplish in serving the public. munities, and city government. Dublin’s senior center recognizes Lockhart said that all organiza- their clients for their shining tions, including non-profits, are examples of the traits. invited to join. TEENS SHOW ADULTS When it comes to business, HOW CARING WORKS the program wants to recognize a Lockhart told a dramatic story firm’s reputation for integrity and about a couple of continuation fair dealing, as cited by custom- high school students who demon- ers. DIA also wants to enable the strated a strong example of caring businesses to recognize employ- and responsibility. ees who stand out in showing the The two girls were in a class character traits. that had taken CPR classes The main goal is to set up an through arrangements by the infrastructure so all who are do- school district. Two weeks later, ing something can be more easily they were in a department store accessed for information about when a woman fell and hit her

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Contractors State License including race, color, religion, 353 Yosemite Dr, Livermore, HCSA Revenue Maximization Knowledge/experience of: “NOTICE TO READERS: Board.” sex, handicap, familial status CA 94551 Program, Tuesday, March development/analysis role California law requires that REAL ESTATE or national origin. IVPC does This business is conducted 15, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – County in large enterprise setting; contractors taking jobs that not knowingly accept any by: an Individual Administration Building, 1221 MVC Frame Works Struts/ total $500 or more (labor Inland Valley Publishing advertisements that are in Registrant has not yet begun Oak Street, Room 220-E, 2nd Spring, Spring AOP, Hi- and/or materials) be licensed Co. violation of the law. to transact business under bernate, Web Services by the Contractors State Li- Client Code:04126-00001 Floor, Oakland, CA NET- the fictitious business name (Axis, SOAP), J2EE, JAXB, cense Board. State law also Re: Legal Notice for TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD WORKING/SOUTH COUNTY Multithreading, Object De- call Richard 925 243-8000 How to Save Money on or names listed. requires that contractors in- BIDDERS CONFERENCE sign, and Service-Oriented Signature of Registrant: RFP #2011REVMAX for Architecture, Websphere /s/: Terrence F. Monser HCSA Revenue Maximization and Rational Applica- This statement was filed with Program, Wednesday, March tion Developer, RDBMS Energy Costs in Your Home the County Clerk of Alameda 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – Health with DB2 or Oracle, and By Cher Wollard on February 16, 2011. Expires Care Services Agency, 1000 J2EE, EJB, JMX, XML, The biggest costs in our homes are: mortgage payments or rent, February 16, 2016. San Leandro Blvd., Suite XSL, XSLT, XSLFO, Tiles, taxes, insurance and utility costs. Of these, the one we have the The Independent Legal No. 300, Conference Room 325, Velocity, JSF and JMS, 2947. Published March 3, 10, 3rd Floor, San Leandro, CA HTML, CSS, Java script, most control over is utility costs. 17, 24, 2011. Responses Due by 2:00 AJAX, SQL, Maven, CVS Making sure your home has sufficient insulation to keep heat- and UNIX scripting. Email FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pm on April 4, 2011 County ing and cooling costs down and replacing old appliances with new Contact: Rebecca Gebhart resumes to: Hari Cheruku, NAME STATEMENT [email protected] energy-efficient models are the big-ticket savers. FILE NO. 448621 (510) 667-3024 or via email: The following person(s) doing rebecca.gebhart@acgov. MERCHANDISE Did you know that increasing your ceiling insulation can reduce org Attendance at Networking business as: Motion Analytix, 125) HORSES heating costs by up to 25%? Insulation is measured by R-Value. 2480 Ancona Circle, Liver- Conference is Non-manda- Doubling the R-value of insulation cuts conduction heat loss in that more, CA 94550, is hereby tory. Specifications regarding For Sale 3/10/2011 12 registered by the following the above may be obtained am. 1999 Dutch Warm- area approximately in half. For more information about determin- owner(s): at the Alameda County GSA blood Gelding. Soleil “Levi” ing the R-value for your home, visit the Department of Energy’s Levant. Call Erika Ibsen Douglas L. Perry, 2480 An- Current Contracting Oppor- Insulation Fact Sheet, www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs%2Bwalls/insula- tunities Internet website at (925) 260-0928. cona Circle, Livermore, CA tion/ins_05.html 94550 www.acgov.org. This business is conducted 3/10/11 But there are other, inexpensive ways to save on energy in your by: an Individual CNS-2055311# home. The registrant began to trans- The Independent Legal No. Here are a few low-cost tips to reduce your home’s operating act business under the ficti- 2949. Published March 10, tious business name(s) listed 2011. costs. Bonus: Some of these tips will also help cut emissions that above on January 25, 2011. ANIMALS could be harmful to your family’s health. Signature of Registrant: 2) CATS/ DOGS 1. Don’t pre-rinse your dishes. /s/: Douglas L. Perry Less work, more savings – what’s not to like about that? Con- This statement was filed with ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for the County Clerk of Alameda adoption information contact sumer Reports’ tests show that today’s dishwasher are more effec- on February 28, 2011. Expires Valley Humane Society at tive and efficient, making pre-rinsing all but the grimiest grime an February 28, 2016. 925 426-8656. unnecessary effort. Put dirty dishes directly into the dishwasher and The Independent Legal No. Adopt a new best friend: you’ll save the cost of heating and consuming up to 6,500 gallons 2950. Publish March 10, 17, TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal 24, 31, 2011. Rescue, offers animals for of water per year. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS adoption every Saturday and Operate the dishwasher at full loads to increase efficiency. NAME STATEMENT Sunday, excluding most holi- 2. Wash your clothes in cold water. days. Saturdays from 9:30 FILE NO. 447798 Consumer Reports’ tests of leading laundry detergents found that The following person(s) do- am to 1:00 pm, dogs and cats are available at the Pleas- ing business as: The UPS cold-water formals perform well, and can save you an average of anton Farmers Market at W. Store (#4722), 1452 N Vasco Angela and First Streets. $60 per year, while reducing energy consumption. Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, Two locations will showcase PG&E suggests drying multiple loads at a time so your dryer is hereby registered by the cats only: Petsmart in Dublin stays hot. following owner(s): noon to 4 and the Pet Food Edward B. Belmont, 1154 Express in Livermore 1 to 4. 3. Switch to energy-efficient devices. Central Ave, Livermore, CA Sundays, cats are at Petsmart Energy Star appliances, including refrigerators and hot-water 94551 in Dublin 1 to 4, and PetCo heaters, use 10-50% less energy than standard models. Leslee Belmont, 1154 Central in San Ramon 11 to 3. TVAR Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 at (925) 803-7043 website at And to save even more, unplug small appliances and electronic This business is conducted www.tvar.org devices when not in use. Many new TVs, VCRs, computers pe- by: Husband and Wife EMPLOYMENT ripherals and chargers use electricity even when they are switched The registrant began to transact business under the ficti- 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY off. tious business name(s) listed BE WARY of out of area Consumer Reports also recommends switching to two watt above on April 7, 2003. companies. Check with the meters, and using thermal leak detectors and energy-saving power Signature of Registrant: local Better Business Bureau strips. /s/: Edward B. Belmont before you send money or This statement was filed with fees. Read and understand 4. Install energy efficient light bulbs. the County Clerk of Alameda any contracts before you sign. Both CFL and LED lights have become less expensive and more on February 7, 2011. Expires Shop around for rates. effective than earlier versions. According to Consumer Reports, February 7, 2016. The Independent Legal No. 65) ENGINEERING LEDs use 84 percent less energy than a comparable incandescent 2951. Publish March 10, 17, Engineers-Product Devel- and 30 percent less than a comparable CFL. They can also last as 24, 31, 2011. opment/ Marketing/ Sales/ long as 22 years. Support for LED products FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for Asia Pacific region. Mail: 5. Install a programmable thermostat. NAME STATEMENT Job 4900-01, Bridgelux, Lowering the temperature settings on our thermostats by 5 to 10 FILE NO. 448475 101 Portola Ave, Livermore, The following person(s) doing degrees at night and when we’re not home can trim up to 20 percent CA 94551 business as: Deliver More, off heating bills. A well-performing programmable thermostat can 454 North L St, Livermore, CA automate those savings. 94551, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 6. Let your refrigerator “breathe.” Amber Star Lancaster, 454 Our refrigerators consume a big part of our energy usage. Give North L St, Livermore, CA the refrigerator breathing room against the wall. Vacuuming out 94551 This business is conducted the condenser coils in your refrigerator helps maintain efficiency by: an Individual and avoid costly breakdowns. Don’t set the temperature too low. Registrant has not yet begun Fresh foods keep at 37-42 degrees Fahrenheit; frozen foods at 0-5 to transact business under degrees Fahrenheit. the fictitious business name or names listed. That spare refrigerator in the garage you only use for parties? Signature of Registrant: It can be adding up to 20% to your energy costs. And if you really /s/: Amber S. Lancaster don’t need it, PG&E may pay you $75 to get rid of it. Call 1-800- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda 599-5798 for more information. on February 24, 2011. Expires 7. Keep things clean. February 24, 2016. Clean or replace furnace filters once a month The Independent Legal No. Clean your hot-water heater by draining off sediment in the 2952. Published March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011. bottom of the tank. Open the drain valve or faucet at the base of NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS the water tank and drain a gallon or two of water into a container Notice is hereby given that until it runs clean. A clean heater will run more efficiently and sealed competitive bids will last longer. be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Depart- 8. Insulate your hot-water pipes. ment, County of Alameda, Wrap your pipes with slip-on foam insulation and secure with 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite electrical tape to reduce the energy required to heat water in your 907, Oakland, CA 94612 home. It will save you money, too. NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CON- 9. Seal leaks in your home. FERENCE RFP #900858 Install weather-stripping or caulk leaky doors and windows and for State Legislative Advo- install gaskets behind outlet covers. Repair or seal ducts. Leaking cacy Services, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ductwork accounts for about 25% of heating costs in an average – General Services Agency, California home. Keeping your windows and doors sealed will keep 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room the warm air inside in the winter and outside in the summer, thus th 1107, 11 Floor, Oakland, keeping your home more comfortable and reducing energy costs. CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CON- Keep the fire-place damper closed when not in use. FERENCE RFP #900858 for Check for water leaks too. In just one month, a leaking hot water State Legislative Advocacy faucet can waste hundreds of gallons of hot water. Services, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – City 10. Schedule an energy audit. of Dublin, 100 Civic Plaza, Utility companies, including PG&E, offer free or low-cost Regional Meeting Room, home energy audits that can pinpoint what fixes will help save Dublin, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on April 15, 2011 you money and energy. County Contact : Kelley Smith (510) 891-5670 or via email: kelley.smith@acgov. Speakers to address Real Estate org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-manda- Alliance of Livermore tory. Specifications regarding Several guest speakers are scheduled to address the Real Estate the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Alliance of Livermore this month. Contracting Opportunities On March 10, Jim Suth, Western Regional Trainer for the builder Internet website at www. DR. Horton, will speak on “Selling the Whole Market.” Suth is a acgov.org. 3/10/11 nationally recognized speaker who has trained thousands of new CNS-2054140# home sales representatives across the company. The Independent Legal No. On March 17, Bobbye McKelvey will talk about “Tax Strate- 2948. Published March 10, 2011. gies for the Real Estate Professional.” And on March 24, new Bay East President Otto Catrina and President-elect Doreen Roberts will address the group on the topic, “Bay East Leadership Wants to Know.” R.E.A.L. is a marketing and networking group for real estate professionals working in Livermore. Meetings are held Thursday mornings at First Street Alehouse, 2106 First Street. Doors open for networking at 8 a.m. and the meeting runs 8:30-9:30. Admission is $4, including refreshments. For more information, contact Charity Shehtanian, (925) 583- 3411. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, MARCH 10, 2011

(continued from page 9) Athletic Boosters Club will host the retail stores selling scrapbook sup- free library program. Contact Youth candy, bag of popcorn and 10 game Elks National Foundation and major American Association of University 25th anniversary Purple and Gold plies to the public. This years event tickets. Additional tokens and food projects. Gala on Saturday, March 26, 2011, Services at (925) 373-5504 or Gary Women. will feature 4 great crop parties and Myer at (925) 373-5500, ext. 5582, can be purchased for a nominal fee. The event will be held at the “The focus of Tech Trek is to keep from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Casa Real technique filled workshops. All proceeds will benefit the Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Event Center, 410 Vineyard Ave., March 26 & 27, Goodguys 29th for more information. Livermore. girls interested in pursuing degrees Pleasanton. and careers in the math and science All-American Get-Together: Huge This will be an evening of din- Indoor & Outdoor Happenin' at the Children's Fair disciplines,” said Laurie Dennen, ner, dancing, auction packages and event co-chair and AAUW San Fairgrounds in Pleasanton featuring The Livermore-Pleasanton Elks surprises. Last year's event generated over 3,000 All American Made & Lodge #2117 is holding a Tri-Valley Ramon Tech Trek Coordinator. “So over $110,000 for the Amador athletic many careers in medicine, engineer- Powered hot rods, customs, classics, Children's Fair on Sat., March 26, 10 programs. muscle cars and trick trucks. Shop a.m. to 2 p.m. ing and technology are based in math The goal is to surpass $150,000 in and science, so we need to foster the at 100's of vendor/exhibitor booths There will be lots of games and net proceeds this year. Funds raised or take a trip to the Swap Meet for prizes. Children, ages 2 to 12, will desire to pursue such disciplines in from this event will be used to sup- these young women,” Dennen added. automotive related parts and Cars receive a free meal consisting of a port Amador Valley High School's 23 4 Sale. “Tech Trek” camps are held in the athletic programs that serve over 850 hot dog, chips and drink plus cotton summer at eight college campuses student athletes. The majority of the More information at www.Alam- throughout California. edaCountyFair.com. The fairgrounds money that is raised will help to re- Doors open for the event at 6:30 duce out-of-pocket costs for all fami- are located at 4501 Pleasanton Ave. with the fashion show getting under- lies and allow all students at Amador way at 7 p.m. There will be drawings to participate in sports regardless of Landmark Mortgage for fun door prizes. The show will their ability to pay. Additionally funds feature local women modeling the Tri-Valley-based mortgage bank- raised at this year's Gala will pay for er, Landmark Mortgage Group has new CAbi spring collection; accesso- coaches and athletic trainers' salaries ries by Premier Jewelry; make-up by announced that mortgage profession- as well as academic scholarships for als David Morris and Todd Galde Arbonne International; and hair styled graduating seniors. by The Fringe Hair Salon in Danville. have joined the company. Both will To reserve tickets go to https:// work from the company’s Pleasanton Tickets are $15 at the door. hvhsabc.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/ The event will also feature re- office where they will offer all of 2011PurpleandGoldGala/tab- Landmark’s mortgage products. marks by author, Brandy Mychals, id/261157/Default.aspx owner of Split Second Perceptions. Morris has been providing mort- Each general admission attendee gages to home buyers in the East Her company offers coaching for men will receive a three course meal and women to help them effectively Bay region for more than 21 years. served family style as well as two He has cultivated long-standing communicate with confidence and complimentary drinks. There will to promote themselves and their relationships with financial service be close to 200 auction packages to providers that enabled him to meet business by creating a great first bid on, as well as raffles and other impression. his client’s needs more efficiently. surprises! Home buyers will benefit greatly from American Association of Univer- Anyone with a merchandise, sity Women is a national nonprofit David’s mortgage banking expertise services, time-shares, etc. that would in residential lending. organization focused on promoting like to donate for the auction, please equity for women and girls through Galde has earned a reputation contact Sally Parsons, President in the Bay Area community as an education, research, advocacy and Amador Valley Athletic Boosters philanthropy. Its motto is, “Break- anchor for Realtors and clients by Club, at [email protected] offering customized lending solutions ing through Barriers for Women or 925-846-9531. and Girls.” AAUW began in 1881 designed to complement each client’s and has branches all across America, financial goals. A graduate of Whea- including 140 branches in California. Read Across America ton College in Illinois, Galde took For more information visit: www. Read Across America is the over his father’s mortgage practice AAUW.org. National Education Association's in Milpitas eight years ago and has (NEA) annual program to promote won the confidence of affluent clients reading motivation and awareness through his expertise in mortgage Scholarships Available in the nation's children. lending. National Security Technologies Since 1998, the NEA has cel- LLC (NSTec) has invested in future ebrated Read Across America Day engineers and scientists through the on or about March 2nd to honor the Craft Programs gift of scholarships for outstanding Come and celebrate Spring Break birthday of children's book author, at the Library at one of the Springtime Livermore High School seniors. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known Up to two scholarships in the Craft Programs—come make a cute as "Dr. Seuss." Each March, Hunting- Spring decoration! amount of $5,000 each will be ton Learning Center in Pleasanton awarded to eligible students who ap- • Civic Center Library, 1188 S. helps to support this awareness effort Livermore Avenue: Monday, April ply. The award program, an extension by emphasizing the importance of of the NSTec education outreach and 4, drop in any time between 12:30 reading as a lifelong learning tool for and 5:30 p.m. community engagement philosophy, people of all ages. Through special was launched in 2007. To date, it • Rincon Library, 725 Rincon programs, the supplemental educa- Avenue: Friday, April 8, drop in any has provided over 75 scholarships tion provider will also offer tips to and $375,000 to high school seniors time between 1 and 3 p.m. children and their parents on how to • Wednesday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.: across the country planning an educa- make reading a fun and rewarding tion in engineering or science. NSTec come join in a family sing-along with activity. award-winning singer/songwriter is the management and operating "There is a world of knowledge contractor for the Nevada National MaryLee Sunseri (1-2-3, Sing With and entertainment in books," said Dan Me) at the Civic Center Library, Security Site and its related facilities, Chou of Huntington Learning Center such as Livermore Operations. 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. MaryLee of Pleasanton. "It's important for all of gets people of all ages moving and “This type of outreach expands the adults in a child's life to emphasize our existing business-education singing along with wonderful songs, the enjoyment and enrichment that colorful props, and plenty of audience partnerships in the lower grades to the reading offers. It's difficult to compete competitive environment of higher participation! with today's technology, but reading All ages are welcome to these free education,” says NSTec President for enjoyment as well as for learning Stephen Younger. “Several of these Library programs. For further infor- is a fundamental skill that we need to mation, contact Youth Services at scholarship recipients have become nourish in our children." our interns, including one who is (925) 373-5504 or drop by the library Chou offers these tips to help to speak with one of the staff. You planning to intern this summer in our Pleasanton-area families make Livermore Operations office. Follow- reading a priority, based on "Rais- may also visit the website for details: ing the completion of their degrees, ing a Reader" suggestions from the www.livermorelibrary.net . we hope they become members of NEA: our professional team.” • Teach by example. Read the Family Game Day Scholarship requirements include newspaper, a magazine or the latest a minimum 3.5 GPA and a plan to at- Board games—remember those? best-seller in front of your children. Bring the entire family and learn to tend a four-year college or university • Treat reading as a treat. Subscribe to major in engineering or science. play some of the newer hit board to a children's magazine or set a date to games with Kevin O’Hare and friends Application deadline is April 1, 2011. visit your library each month and read For more information, go to www. from KublaCon, a family gaming the new edition with your child. club (www.kublacon.com). Enjoy NSTec.com. • Plan ahead. Keep a stash of NSTec is dedicated to devising playing some of the familiar classic books with you wherever you go. Turn games you know and love as well. integrated national security solutions waiting time at the doctor's office, in and forging new partnerships at the Drop in on Saturday, March 12, any line at the store, or on a long car ride time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Nevada National Security Site and its into reading time. related facilities and laboratories for the Craft Room of the Civic Center the Department of Energy, National Library, located at 1188 S. Livermore Nuclear Security Administration, Excellence in Education Avenue. Nevada Site Office. The Pleasanton community is All those attending can enter encouraged to nominate a special a contest to win a board-game re- teacher or an employee of the Pleas- lated prize, sponsored by Cooleykatz Varicose Veins anton Unified School District for Toys! San Ramon Regional Medical All ages are welcome to this Center will present a free community Pleasanton PTA Council’s Excellence educational seminar, “Minimally in Education Award. Nomination Invasive Treatment for Varicose forms are available on the Pleasanton Veins,” from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., PTA website and PUSD website. Wednesday, March 16, 2011. The Nomination forms and required program will be held at San Ramon nomination letters must be received Regional Medical Center’s South by Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Conference Room in the South Build- 4:00 p.m. ing, located at 7777 Norris Canyon A public ceremony for the honor- Road, San Ramon. ees will be held on Wednesday, June 1, Soohyun Kim, M.D., vascular 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church. and endovascular specialist, will For more information contact Kim discuss surgical and nonsurgical Chew at 925-426-2492 or smchew@ treatments for varicose veins, and sbcglobal.net. how to reduce pain and discomfort. In the past, vein stripping surgery Events at Fairgrounds was the only solution. Today there is Events this month at the Alameda a minimally invasive laser treatment County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton for varicose veins in which patients are: March 11 - 13, Gem Fair: Gems, usually experience mild discomfort Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Lapidary and a fast recovery. Dr. Kim will be Equipment, Silver, Gold, all your available for your questions. jewelry needs under one roof. Quality Varicose veins and spider veins jewelry & beads at manufacturer’s can be more than a cosmetic concern. prices. Classes and demonstrations They can lead to night cramps, leg for your jewelry making needs. swelling, itching, fatigue, and even March 12: Tri-Valley Mothers of ulcers. An estimated one in 10 people Twins Semi-Annual Used Clothing has varicose veins. Most are women, & Equipment Sale: Get great deals particularly those who stand and sit on gently used clothes and shoes for long periods of time, who have for newborns to teens, toys, books, been pregnant, or do anything else DVDs, furniture, equipment and that places pressure on the veins and much more! Sale is from 9:00 a.m. restricts blood flow. to 2:45 p.m. (doors close at 1 p.m. Seating is limited. To register to prepare for the half-off sale which for the community seminar, call begins at 1:45 p.m.) For only a $1.00 800.284.2878 or register on-line at entrance fee, you can load up on all www.OurSanRamonHospital.com. kinds of goodies for the spring and fall season. Purple and Gold Gala March 18 & 19: 2011 Scrapbook Amador Valley High School Expo: National manufacturers & local THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Art, Community, & Education

'Wake the Dead' on Stage at Las Positas College The St. Patrick’s Day celebration continues on Fri., March 18 at Las Positas College with a “Wake the Dead” benefit concert on at 8 p.m. in the Barbara Fracisco Mertes Center for the Arts. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $10 for students; parking is $2. Proceeds will benefit the Las Positas College Music Department. Touted as “the world’s only Celtic all-star Grateful Dead jam band,” Wake the Dead blends Golden Bough Celtic traditional music and the songs of the Grateful Dead. The eight-member band has toured Golden Bough Will extensively throughout the Bay Area and has entertained concert and festival audiences from San Perform Celtic Music Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium Las Positas College to present “Wake the Dead” benefit concert. St. Patrick’s Day weekend to the Oregon Country Fair. bine traditional Celtic music with “Wake the Dead is a romp said Cindy Browne Rosefield, marks the return of Celtic music a more contemporary acoustic cording to the band’s website. trio Golden Bough on Saturday, that flows seamlessly from rock “Our music delights Deadheads, Las Positas College director of sound, highlighting their own grooves to hot Irish reels, and from Instrumental Music and Wake the March 19, 2011 at he Firehouse compositions. Their first European lovers of Celtic music, folkies, jam Arts Center. haunting airs to melodies familiar band fans, and adventurous music Dead bassist. She noted the success performances were in the streets to Deadheads everywhere,” ac- (continued on page 2) A special kid-friendly Fire- and small folk clubs of the Brit- lovers alike around the world,” house Kids matinee at 2:00 p.m. ish Isles, Germany, Holland and will be followed by an evening Switzerland in the early 1980s and, Molly’s Revenge in Concert at St. Clare’s Church performance at 8:00 p.m. The last year, the trio completed its 30th Firehouse Arts Center is located Anniversary European Tour. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with at 4444 Railroad Avenue in down- Kathy Sierra joined Golden a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner, town Pleasanton, Calif. Bough in 2001, bringing additional followed by a concert by Celtic After several years of perform- energy and excitement and blend- band, Molly’s Revenge. 6 p.m., ing as a duo, Paul Espinoza and ing naturally with Espinoza and Saturday, March 19 at St. Clare’s Margie Butler formed Golden Butler to create a richer, fuller Episcopal Church, Pleasanton. The Bough. They wanted to com- (continued on page 2) cost is $25 per person or $75 for a family of four (with kids under 16). The fee includes dinner, beverage, and concert by Molly’s Revenge. Molly’s Revenge is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song able experience for all fans of

(continued on page 2) Molly's Revenge Dublin Hosting Annual St. Pat's Festivities The City of Dublin’s 2011 St. 150 arts and crafts and vendor The weekend’s celebration Patrick’s Day Celebration will booth displays, two stages of en- also features a Firefighter Pancake be held on Saturday and Sunday, tertainment, carnival rides, food & Breakfast, Lions Club Parade, March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 drink and something for the whole Dublin Sister City Green & White p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center. family. Gala and the Shamrock 5K Fun This two day outdoor Festival There is no admission charge Run and Walk. Photo - Doug Jorgensen includes authentic music and to attend the festival. Parking is The parade will be held on (continued on page 3) This year's parade will be held Sat., March 12. dance, an Irish Tea Cottage, over also free. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Art & Entertainment Modern Dance Masterwork at the Bankhead Modern dance masterworks experiences – from the classic created by choreographer Paul ballet of ABT II during the Bank- Taylor will be presented by his head Theater’s second season and dance group Taylor 2 at the Bank- the contemporary ballet of Aspen head Theater in March. Santa Fe Ballet last year, to the Considered a living legend in modern choreography of Taylor 2. the world of modern dance, Paul The March performance by Taylor Taylor is known for his remarkable 2 is the first of two programs cel- ability to translate the athleticism ebrating the art of movement in and physical grace of his dancers a single week. On Friday March into an expression of human emo- 25th, the Golden Dragon Acrobats tion. Taylor 2, a small ensemble of China will present a breathtak- of dancers specifically chosen for ing performance featuring their their ability to convey his expres- award-winning combination of sive style, was described last year traditional Asian dance and preci- by The New York Times as “a kind sion acrobatics. of miracle. All of the dancers are Taylor 2 appears at the Bank- considerable talents [who] unite head Theater as part of the Liver- fearlessness with skill.” more Valley Performing Arts A single performance by Taylor Center’s “LVPAC Presents” series, 2 is scheduled at the Bankhead which features acclaimed perform- Theater on Tuesday, March 22, ers in music, dance and other per- 2011 at 7:30 p.m. forming arts across a wide range of Paul Taylor did not discover the musical styles and genres. joy of dance until his late teens but Next in the series will be the quickly demonstrated exceptional classic drama Six Characters talent. Originally a swimmer, Tay- in Search of an Author by Lu- lor incorporated a lithe and fluid igi Pirandello, presented by the style of movement into his dancing New York-based Aquila Theatre and choreography. By his mid-20s, Company. Considered one of the he was regularly performing as a most important plays of the 20th soloist with the Martha Graham century, Pirandello’s surrealistic Dance Company and danced as “play within a play” is a complex a guest artist for New York City Photo - Tom Caravaglia and fascinating work that engages Ballet. Pictured are Jared Wootan, Francisco Graciano, Jamie Rae Walker, Winston Dynamite Brown, Alison the imagination of the audience by He had also begun to establish Cook and Latra Wilson in Paul Taylor's "Images." blurring the distinction between a reputation for innovative cho- what is real and what is illusion- reography, building the fledgling relationships, morality, spirituality, Even from his earliest days as of the original work. Taylor 2 ary. Six Characters in Search of an company that would grow to nature, and the searing pain of war. a performer, making dance acces- tours extensively and, in addition Author will be presented for one become his life’s work. From the After retiring as a performer in sible to all audiences was a prior- to performing, teaches modern night only on Tuesday, March 29, beginning, Taylor’s pieces have 1974, Taylor continued to build an ity for Taylor. In 1993 he created dance technique in workshops 2011 at 7:30 p.m. always been cutting edge with a extensive catalog of masterworks Taylor 2 so his work could be more for both students and professional The Bankhead Theater is lo- timelessness that ensures relevance from the groundbreaking “Au- easily shared in small towns, inti- dancers. cated at 2400 First Street in Down- despite our changing times. Ex- reole” and “Company B,” set to mate theaters and non-traditional Tickets to see Taylor 2 at the town Livermore. The ticket office pressing a full range of emotions WWII era songs by The Andrews venues, with fewer economic or Bankhead Theater on March 22nd is open Tuesday through Saturday – from passion and joy, to grief, Sisters, to “Esplanade” and “Pro- technical difficulties. He reworked range from $29 to $51 with $12 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. To anger, and unexpected humor methean Fire.” At age 80, Taylor major pieces to utilize the strengths student tickets. purchase tickets call 925-373-6800 – Taylor entertains his audiences, remains one of the most productive of the smaller ensemble, while The Livermore Valley Per- or visit www.bankheadtheater. while challenging them to explore and sought-after choreographers in retaining the spirit and emotion forming Arts Center is building org. such wide-ranging topics as human the world. an audience for a variety of dance LAS POSITAS GOLDEN BOUGH (continued from front page) (continued from front page) of the band’s three albums which associate in arts degree in Music, Las Positas College is located have been airing on national radio which provides a foundation for sound. The three blend three-part at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in ning concert are Adult: $16, $20, stations. further study, and a Certificate Livermore. harmony with an array of acoustic $24; Child: $12 and Senior: $20. Tickets for the March 18 con- in Piano Pedagogy, which pre- instruments: Celtic harp, penny- Tickets may be purchased on- cert can be purchased through pares pianists for teaching private whistle, bodhran, guitar, octave- line at www.firehousearts.org up www.brownpapertickets.com. For students. Courses in the Music ST. CLARE'S mandolin, accordion, violin and to three hours prior to the perfor- more information, please visit the Department are designed to ful- (continued from front page) viola, to produce unique interpreta- mances, by phone at (925) 931- Las Positas College Performing fill the needs of music majors, tions of Celtic music. 4848, or in person at the Firehouse Arts website at www.laspositascol- professional musicians, and those Scottish and Irish music. The music of Galicia is the Arts Center Box Office. lege.edu/performingarts. whose interest is a vocational or Their arrangements of tradi- most recent to be added to Golden Las Positas College offers an recreational. tional jigs and reels bring these Bough’s Celtic repertoire. Galicia dance tunes up to date with a is one of the few areas in Conti- nental Europe that has maintained driving, hard-edged accent that its Celtic culture. With melodies always leaves audiences shouting similar to Irish and Scottish music, Wheels Route 10 Goes to Festival for more. St. Clare’s Church is located Galician music also incorporates Take Wheels Route 10 to Dub- the rhythms of Spain, giving it a AM - 5 PM and is accessible by a BART to the festival in Downtown at 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, distinctive flavor all its own. lin’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebra- Wheels Route 10 bus. Route 10 is Dublin. across from the Sports Park. For Tickets to the Firehouse Kids tion! scheduled to provide convenient For more information about tickets or information, call the 2:00 p.m. matinee are Adult: $10, The heart of the festivities will connections with BART for each Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Cel- church at 925-462-4802 or visit $15, $18; Child and Senior: $6, $9, take place at the Dublin Civic arriving train. Route 10 con- ebration go to the website www. the website at www.stclarespleas- $12. Tickets to the 8:00 p.m. eve- Center on March 12-13, 2011, 10 nects Livermore, Pleasanton, and DUBLINSTPATS.com. anton.org

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 3 Valley Concert Chorale to Present Program in Remembrance of 9/11 Valley Concert Chorale, in col- son’s death, his disobedience to with valid student ID. Children 14 laboration with Ohlone Chamber God, and finally to his own death . and under are free. Singers and San Francisco Concert The work is separated into twenty- Advance tickets may be ordered Chorale will present a unique and seven sections or movements by calling (925) 866-4003, by memorable choral experience and depends heavily on thematic visiting the Chorale’s website at on March 18, 2011, called “In elements. www.valleyconcertchorale.org, or Remembrance on 9/11,” to com- “We are very fortunate to have at Towne Center Books in down- memorate the upcoming 10th secured David Cox as our narrator town Pleasanton. anniversary of the September 11, as his voice will carry the drama More information about the 2001 tragedy. of the story, as further illuminated Valley Concert Chorale is available The concert will be held at 8 by the musical expression of the at www.valleyconcertchorale.org p.m. at Valley Community Church, choral voices and instrumental ac- or by calling the general informa- 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleas- companiment. My hope is that we tion line at (925) 866-4003. anton. will all take a moment and reflect The concert will also be per- The combined forces of the not only on the tragic events, but formed on these additional dates: three choruses, approximately 100 how we are all changed by world Saturday, March 19, 2011 8:00 singers with chamber orchestra, events and the importance of ‘see- PM, Ohlone College, Smith Cen- will offer this choral tribute under ing’ a larger picture of our place in ter, 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fre- the direction of John Emory Bush Area,” says Bush. “Music is a program, will be directed by Bush. this world.” mont; and Sunday, March 20, 2011 and Dennis Keller very powerful way to convey a “This Requiem,” explains Bush, Tickets are $20 if purchased 4:00 PM, Mission Dolores, 3321 “Through the beauty of the message, often speaking stronger “written for a’capella double choir, in advance, $25 at the door. High Sixteenth Street, San Francisco. choral art we hope to bring a sense than words to reach the heart of is a Requiem for the living, similar school and college students $10 of harmony and peace as we mark the subject.” to the idea of Brahm’s “Requiem” this 10th anniversary year of 9/11,” The great American composer and is filled with comfort, hope and says John Emory Bush, Artistic Stephen Paulus will be repre- thanksgiving.” Though the work Director for the Valley Concert sented by two beautiful and ap- was written in 1935, it was not re- Chorale and San Francisco Concert propriate works for this concert: leased for performance until 1980, Chorale. “We’ll perform moving “Hymn to America” and “The only three years before Howell’s choral works to honor the thou- Road Home.” death. “The work radiates glorious sands of lives lost on 9/11. The “‘The Road Home’ with its lush chords and harmonies that music was specifically selected to deep harmonies and a text that is transcend the spirit. It is one of capture the spirit and essence of so moving, it’s amazing any of us the great choral gems of the 20th that most tragic day as a way to can get through the song without century.” memorialize those lost.” our voices breaking,” says soprano The second half of the program The idea for this collaboration and VCC Vice President Barbara features Arthur Honegger’s “King was that of Ohlone’s choral direc- Pelletier. “The words truly touch David,” directed by Keller. “I tor Dennis Keller, who has been your soul.” chose this piece as it typifies the working with Bush over the past The first verse of “The Road ultimate and historical example of year refining the program and Home”: Tell me where is the road the conflict/resolution dynamic,” selecting music that they believe I can call my own, That I left, that explains Keller. represents the emotion and impor- I lost, so long ago. All these years Honegger’s masterpiece depicts tance of the 9/11 anniversary this I have wandered, oh when will I the biblical story of King David’s September. know, There’s a way, there’s a road life from the time he was a shep- “We felt it was important to that will lead me home? herd, to his conquests in battle, his offer a concert in remembrance of Herbert Howell’s “Requiem,” rise to power, his lust for another this tragic event which impacted featured in the first half of the man’s wife, his agony over his so many families here in the Bay DUBLIN (continued from front page)

Saturday March 12th, , begin- val. There will be carnival rides for at the door. ning at 9:30 am. It will “stage” children, teens and adults. The Shamrock 5K Fun Run and on Amador Plaza Road and start Irish Tea Cottage will offer a Walk will take place Sunday morn- at the corner by Safeway. It will wee bit of Ireland in a quiet setting ing. This is a certified 3.5 mile proceed east on Dublin Blvd. (in (the Library Community Room( course with great prizes and pre & the westbound lane), turn north , complete with a Celtic harpist, post activities located right at the on Village Parkway (on the south storytelling, crafts, knitting, tea & festival. Register online at Active. side of the street), and then head scones. It will be open Saturday com or download an application west on Amador Valley Blvd. (on 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. from the event website. the eastbound side of the street), to 5 p.m. The Dublin Sister City Green ending at the entrance to Target The Annual Firefighters’ Pan- & White Gala is Fri., March 11, (Donlon Road). Over 80 entries cake Breakfast will be held at Fire 6:30 p.m. at the Dublin Senior including equestrians, clowns, lo- Station #16, 7 to 10 a.m. on Sat., Center. Tickets at $65 per person cal marching bands, and bagpipe March 12. The station is located at includes dinner and entertainment. players will participate. 7494 Donohue Dr., Breakfast is $5 Call (925) 829-4758 for tickets and There are many activities per person. Advance reservations information. planned at the Civic Center festi- not required, simply buy tickets 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Art & Wine Concannon Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Petite Sirah: And, They’re Not Alone is now in full swing. rently has over 20 wineries mak- with the recognition garnered for This wine has stones. Petite Sirah Lineage ing brilliant examples of this once Livermore Petite in the 2011 SF In contrast, the ’09 Notting- The Petite Sirah grape was anonymous backup singer that has Chronicle Competition, bodes ham Cellars Reserve Petite is a developed in 1880 by Francois now taken center stage. We should well for this to be one of the draft castle rampart. The fruit had 5 Durif in Montpellier, France. The get Cheryl Crow to do a fight song horse grapes that pulls the wagon days longer hang time, intensify- variety is a cross between Syrah for Petite Sirah. of Livermore boldly forward. ing the gargantuan Devil’s food and Peloursin. First planted in According to Nielsen data, in I’ve had some awesome Pets chocolateyness that almost goes to California in 1884, Petite Sirah, 2010, Petite Sirah grew +10%, lately. fudge. The texture is beautiful and also called Durif, was the blend- making it the second fastest grow- The 2008 Bent Creek Petite is plush, like red velvet layer cake, ing backbone of many home-made ing red varietal in the industry, nar- lush and satisfying, without being and the flavors offer intriguing prohibition era wines. The TTB is rowly behind Pinot Noir, at +12% cloying in any way. The tannins side-tracks of white pepper and By Laura Ness currently being petitioned to allow growth. Take that, Sideways. are fine and raw silk-like: you can gingerbread. This is one hunk of This is the Golden Globe year both names to be used interchange- Mark Your Calendars: Au- wrap your mouth around them. chunky, burning love in the mouth, for Petite Sirah. It’s the 50th an- ably: they are presently listed as gust 13 & 14 This fruit comes from Ghielmetti. and is going to be sensational with niversary of the first varietal bot- separate varieties by the TTB, a Concannon is celebrating the There is a characteristic elegance some bottle age. tling of this bodacious berrylicious source of much irritation for those occasion with several events and and completeness to the wine that My husband and I tasted both of grape by Concannon Vineyard’s who know the genetic truth. You an overall awareness campaign could only come from a well-cared these Livermore brands alongside Jim Concannon, 3rd generation will still find some examples of to attract and entice a whole new for vineyard. Impressive and ac- a 2007 Guglielmo Petite Sirah vintner, back in 1961. He’s cer- Durif out there: Jeff Emery of level of consumer appreciation. cessible, this is a wine meant to be from old vines in Santa Clara, as tainly glad he took the advice of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Don’t miss the August celebration, enjoyed over the next few years. well as a 2007 Aver Family Petite, a wine sales person to showcase began making it in 1977, and still to be held at Concannon, Saturday It’s not a cellar monster. also from Santa Clara. The terroir the intense jammy fruit and age- has some of the older vintages left and Sunday, August 13 & 14. It Nottingham Cellars, a label differences are remarkable: Santa worthy tannins of the yeoman in the library. These are big, dense will include cooking demonstra- concentrating on Bordeaux variet- Clara has a much heavier, earthier, grape that had long labored as a wines meant for eternal cellaring. tions, unique Petite Sirah products, ies, has two new Petites in the off- baked in the sun character, with backbone blender. He began making Durif from a new such as chocolates and ice cream, ing. One you’ll be able to get your flavors more towards plum and Until Jim isolated Petite Sirah vineyard near Shell Creek in Paso live music and one of a kind verti- corkscrew into soon, the other, molasses. The Livermore wines and gave it a pedestal, it was like Robles in 2000. cal tastings from Concannon’s you’ll just have to wait for, but it are certainly rich enough, but re- the spine of many blends, invis- This is a good sign: Petite Sirah library. will be worth it, without a doubt. tain a pleasing litheness and acidity ible. It showed up only on x-rays. is on the rise, both in acreage and “I am very proud of the fact The fruit is from Julio Covarru- that keeps them vibrant from start Now it’s moved well beyond the popularity. Back in 1961, when that my father started America’s bias, the man who is steadfastly to finish. Not too acidic, though. skeletal structure stage, and has Jim Concannon first bottled Petite love of Petite Sirah,” said John devoted to making his vineyard If you want to taste Petite its own organization, PS I Love Sirah by its lonesome self, there Concannon, fourth generation the most pristine and photogenic from a much more fog-influenced You, with thousands of devoted were 4,440 planted in the U.S. It vintner. ”I’m honored to host ret- in the Valley. climate, one made in the old-world fans worldwide. suffered a big decline in the 80s and rospective Petite Sirah tastings in Winemaker Collin Cranor ob- style at a phenomenally low 13% At the recently held “Dark & 90s as the Cabernet Craze hit like a over 50 markets across the nation tained two lots of this fruit in alcohol, go for the Galante Vine- Delicious” Petite Sirah tasting new drug. Fifty years later, acreage this year to promote awareness of 2009 from two different vineyard yards 2008 from Carmel Valley. event at RockWall wine company has nearly doubled, to 7,592 acres. this distinctive grape in celebration sections: the fruit from the 4-star Smoky, tannic, and intense, there’s in Alameda, Livermore was repre- There are now over 723 producers of such a significant milestone.” (by Wente farming standards) vine- a bullet-like intensity to its herbal, sented by Concannon, Nottingham that feature a Petite Sirah in their JOINING THE PARTY yard went into the regular bottling, blackstrap molasses, Guinness Cellars and Page Mill winery. The portfolio. Livermore, birthplace The best part is they won’t which will be released to the wine stout-like core. It has all the fierce, 50th Anniversary celebration year of this beloved little monster, cur- be celebrating alone. While the club on April 23rd. The 5-star fruit, growling focus of a Rottweiler name Concannon may, indeed much more concentrated and low- with your pant leg in his mouth. be synonymous with Petite Sirah yielding, went into the Reserve At least Livermore Petites are Workshop to Focus on Figure and Livermore, they thankfully bottling, which will debut later in dogs that like to be…er, “Pet.” are not the only billboard in the the fall. As John Concannon likes to say, Drawing and Painting Valley. They have plenty of com- The ’09 Petite, at $26 and 175 “Petite Sirah is the St. Bernard that pany. Some of the best wines in cases, is muscular, intense, yet just wants to sit in your lap.” Livermore artist Carolyn Lord to practice the lessons. this Valley are Petite Sirahs. The yielding, with graphite, chocolate- Make sure you have some Pets will teach a figure drawing and “Platform Pose” is an example level of quality expressed in the covered raspberries, licorice, tea in your cellar for those chilly win- painting workshop at Las Positas of the 20 minute pose that she recent TVC competition, along and Angostura bitters. The finish ter 3 dog nights. College in Livermore March 19- will be demonstrating on Sunday. is an enormous wollop of cocoa. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class fee is The goal is for the artist, after the $99 plus $50 model’s fee, students workshop, to be able to continue bring their own art supplies. A developing their skills while at- March Madness in Art Crawl supply list is available online or tending uninstructed figure draw- Artistic Edge March Madness and cards available at the show. create an inspirational style and by telephone. ing sessions that are available Art Show features a variety of Paula Chinick - It was all the her enjoyment of painting shines Register through Las Positas throughout the Bay Area. artists in support of the Art Crawl rage at the last show, so don’t be through in each piece. Community Education. “Figure Las Positas College is located on Saturday March 12. Artists will the last to have the new wave of Brandi Collins - designs and Drawing and Painting Workshop,” at 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Liver- be present from 1-4 at Blacksmith wraps and scarves. They are fun creates each Villain Accessories when registering the Class’ Code more. Square, corner of Railroad Av- and colorful. piece by hand in her workshop. Number is AL478 at www.las- Carolyn Lord has been drawing enue and South Livermore Ave., JoAnn Duncan – has been cre- Villain Accessories Jewelry pairs positascollege.edu/communityed/ and painting the figure since col- Livermore. ating re-usable art with all those metalsmithing, wire-wrapping, index.php? lege in the 1970’s. She has attended Walter Davies - Davies is a wine corks from John Christopher mixing metals and textures and Carolyn Lord will present a the Bay Area Classical Art Atelier well-known photographer whose Cellars and Swirl. playing with contrasts to create systematic series of lessons on in Belmont, and is currently exhib- work has appeared in numerous KC Frogge – Still turning heads designs that are at the same time figure drawing and painting, work- iting three of her 20-minute figure shows in California and New with new designs and not respon- bold and delicate, dramatic but ing from professional nude models oil paintings, including “Platform Mexico. His photographs are held sible for whiplash. still classy. from the Bay Area Model’s Guild. Pose” in “Unclad: The art of the in public and private collections Ozell Hudson, Jr. – a local Additionally, Artistic Edge is These lessons are designed to in- Figure” in the Puget Sound Region throughout the West. Livermore Artist who has a passion home to 45 artists. Stop by and troduce the figure to first time stu- of Washington. This open, juried Karen Fleschler – Karen has for the arts and teaching others enjoy wine tasting at John Chris- dents, as well as to benefit devotees show features over 90 artists, and an exhibit “Country Charm and that emerges when you start to topher Cellars and Swirl, test out of figure drawing. Carolyn will can be previewed on line at www. Country Vines” at John Christo- talk with him. Sally Haig – Sally Olive Oil at Victorine’s Tasting demonstrate drawing and painting, uncladart.com. pher Cellars until April 15. She paints with colors, brushstrokes, Room and see the new grills and followed with time for the students will have many additional prints textures, shadow and light to products at Greenleaf BBQ. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 5 Concannon Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Program Features the Songs of Judy Garland Three celebrated vocalists come performing companies throughout Petite Sirah: And, They’re Not Alone together in a nostalgic tribute to the the Bay Area and internationally. songs of Judy Garland in “Judy, Pamela Brooks is a San Francisco Judy, Judy” at the Firehouse Arts Cabaret Gold Award-winning per- Center March 20. former and pops symphony artist The show opens the spring Cab- who has appeared as a featured aret Series on Sunday, March 20, soloist throughout the world. ML 2011 at 2:00 p.m. The Firehouse Parr has starred in such shows as Arts Center is located at 4444 “Hello Dolly!”, “Pump Boys & Di- Railroad Avenue in downtown nettes” and “Hats!: The Musical.” Pleasanton. Musical Director Richard Nelson Three vocalists include musi- Hall is a celebrated jazz pianist cal theatre and opera star Tielle in his own right and was musical Baker, international pops sym- director for the long-running “Rat phony artist Pamela Brooks, and Pack Tribute Show.” Emmy Award-featured singer and Tickets are Adult: $15, $20 and actress ML Parr, come together to $25; Child: $15 and Senior: $22. perform the songs that Garland They may be purchased online at made unforgettable. Among them www.firehousearts.org up to three are classics such as “Come Rain hours prior to the performance, or Come Shine,” “I Got Rhythm,” by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in “That’s Entertainment,” “The Man person at the Firehouse Arts Center That Got Away” and “For Me and Box Office. Box Office hours are My Gal.” Duets include numbers Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 from films such as “Babes on p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 Broadway,” “Listen Darling” and p.m., and for two hours prior to the “The Pirate.” Memorable moments performance. The entrance to free from Garland’s television shows parking is on Spring Street near are remembered through duets First Street. with Lena Horne, Barbra Strei- sand, and Garland’s daughter, Liza Tielle Baker, Pamela Brooks Minnelli. A highlight of the show and ML Parr perform in "Judy, is a salute to Garland’s trademark Judy, Judy." song, “Over the Rainbow.” Tielle Baker has appeared in more than 50 productions with

Special Student Access to 'Madama Butterfly' Dress Rehearsal Join the cast and crew of Liver- the standard operatic repertoire for more Valley Opera’s production of companies around the world and Madama Butterfly for the experi- it is the most-performed opera in ence of a full performance at the the United States, where it ranks as final dress rehearsal before Open- Number One in Opera America’s ing Night. This special student list of the 20 most-performed op- access includes an introduction eras in North America. before the show by Director Brian Dress rehearsal night is 7 p.m. Luedloff and general seating in the March 10 at the Bankhead Theater, Bankhead Theater. 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets Puccini’s Madama Butterfly are $5 with student ID and $25 for is the tragic love story of a U.S. accompanying parent or guardian. Naval officer and a Japanese Gei- General seating . Tickets are avail- sha in the early 1900s in Japan. able at the Bankhead Theater Box Madama Butterfly is a staple of or 373-6800.

6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Art & Education Young at Art Offered as Part of Firehouse Arts Center Programming A new visual arts program at a tour of the gallery, learning how the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- artists are inspired by music and anton is inspiring children to both musicians and then were led in look at art and create their own a project to make stuffed-paper works. Young @ Art is a series of sculptures of colorful musical classes for children developed by instruments. Julie Finegan, visual arts coordina- Two new Young @ Art classes tor for the City of Pleasanton, and are scheduled for spring. The ses- Debbie Wardrope, who teaches sion Marks of Nature, named for children’s art classes. Inspired by the exhibit, will emphasize how similar museum programs and artists are inspired by nature and designed around the exhibit in the encourage the children to use real Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington objects from nature to make their Gallery, the Saturday classes are own artwork. It will take place on devised to teach children to see Saturday, March 19, 2011. Hori- and learn about art by viewing the zontal and Vertical will take place shows and then visiting the studio on Saturday, April 16, 2011, and to make art. It is offered every will focus on using space and warm other month. and cool colors while creating an “I’ve wanted to work with kids abstract landscape. Both classes again for awhile,” says Finegan. “I run from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. The love talking to the children about cost of each class is $12.00 per the works in the exhibits and giv- child for Pleasanton residents and ing them the opportunity to see art $15.00 for non-residents. in a gallery setting. It’s also fun to Children may be registered for see them get excited about the art Young @ Art online by visiting projects we do.” www.firehousearts.org/programs. The most recent Young @ Art For more registration information, class was based on The Look of call (925) 931-5340. Jazz exhibit currently at the Har- Young @ Art participants show off their creations. Left to right are Ellie Grant, Tess Shotland, LyLy rington Gallery. The children took Colebourn, Claire McNerney, and Aoife Kennedy.

Three Livermore Schools Win Radio Disney’s Get Active, Get Fit! Challenge By Patricia Koning Bibee. “We reached out to thou- Radio Disney might want to sands of schools across the state consider opening a Livermore for this program.” branch. Three Livermore schools— Radio Disney is making a sec- Altamont Creek Elementary, Ran- ond trip to Joe Michell on March cho Elementary, and Joe Michell 10 to host a rock concert sponsored K-8—won Radio Disney Dance by the Dairy Council of California. Parties in the “Get Active, Get The school won the concert for Fit!” School Challenge. starting a new breakfast program. Radio Disney partnered with The performance will feature a Anthem Blue Cross on “Get Ac- Radio Disney star. tive, Get Fit!, which challenged In addition to their Radio Dis- schools to ensure their students ney Dance Party, Rancho won a were physically active at least 15 playground activity kit for being minutes every day from Oct. 4 one of the schools with the high- through Nov. 27. Students were est level of participation. The kit required to be active for at least 40 includes playground balls, bas- out of the 55 days. ketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, Radio Disney AM 1310 San beanbags, flying discs, jump ropes, Francisco deejays came to Joe Mi- cones, and hoops. chell on Monday, Feb. 28 to host “Compared with the Governor’s two dance party assemblies for Fitness Challenge, this was a piece students in kindergarten through of cake,” said Rancho principal fifth grade. Deejay Leanne Bibee Chris Calabrese. “The dance party started off the morning with a was a lot of fun. We were thrilled freeze dance featuring teachers with the playground equipment. Bobbi Matulich, Heather Alvarez, That was a surprise.” Julie Ashworth, and Sherre Halla- Rancho won the Governor’s han. Then the kids got into the fun Fitness Challenge in 2009 and was with dance, hula-hoop, jump rope, the Bay Area Regional winner in Photo - Doug Jorgensen basketball, and soccer contests. 2009. The school also was a finalist Radio Disney representatives lead students in an exercise session. For their participation the kids for four years straight, from 2006 K-8 are participating in the 2011 education class at school, three visit http://www.calgovcouncil. won Radio Disney water bottles to 2009. Rancho was also named Governor’s Fitness Challenge, days a week for a month. For the org/challenge/. For more informa- and posters. as a finalist in 2010, but withdrew which they began on March 7. For last four years, Rancho had 100% tion on Radio Disney AM 1310 “This is the first year that Radio to allow another deserving school the Governor’s Fitness Challenge, participation. San Francisco, visit http://radio. Disney has participated in the Get to win. students must be active for at 30-60 For more information on the disney.go.com/music/yourstation/ Active, Get Fit! challenge,” said Rancho and Junction Avenue minutes a day, excluding physical Governor’s Fitness Challenge, sanfrancisco.

Education THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 7 Learn More about Classical Christian Education on March 18 and 19

By Patricia Koning historic creeds, the Nicene Creed, Educators often look to the as adopted in the original Greek newest developments in the field and Latin by the ancient Church, to inform their teaching methods, and as used throughout the Church but not Judy Mackanic and Christi in all ages since.” Stevenson. These two women Currently TVCCA has 18 stu- reached far back in time, all the dents and six teachers, some way to the Middle Ages, to create part-time. Mackanic and Sorenson the Tri-Valley Classical Christian would like to grow the school and Academy (TVCCA). possibly offer full-time classical Mackanic and Stevenson education if demand warrants. In opened the school in the fall of the eyes of the law, students at- 2009 with the goal of creating tending TVCCA are classified as another choice in education for the homeschoolers. Tri-Valley. “We want to provide Mackinac and Sorenson invite the community with something anyone interested in learning that we believe in,” says Mackanic. more about classical education and TVCCA to attend a classical “We want to get the word out so education seminar by Marlin De- people know classical education tweiler on Friday, March 18 and is a real option here.” Saturday, March 19. Detweiler TVCCA follows the university is the chief executive officer and model, with part-time schooling founder of Veritas Press, which that is supplemented by parents at specializes in educational materi- home. Students receive classroom als for classical Christian educa- instruction on Monday, Wednes- tion, and serves on the national day, and Thursday. They study at board of the Association of Clas- home with their families on Tues- sical & Christian Schools. day and Friday. Weekly lessons On March 18 from 7 to 9 pm, planned by TVCCA teachers guide the topic is “What is Classical the at-home study. Education.” On March 19 from Classical education, explains 10 am to noon, the topic is “His- Mackanic, finds sound guidance tory, Latin and Logic: A Must for in the ancient educational prac- Education.” Both talks are free and tices of the Trivium as adapted and Photos - Doug Jorgensen will be held at Valley Community interpreted by Christians of the Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway Middle Ages and as more recently Briana Bench and Karinna Stevenson work on a project. in Pleasanton. described by Dorothy Sayers in For questions, contact Macka- “The Lost Tools of Learning” history, geography, Bible, science, Christian beliefs are also central importance to us. For the purpose nic at 925-373-1041 or main. and Douglas Wilson in “Recover- Latin, art, and logic. Physical to TVCCA’s program. The website of clearly and publicly making a [email protected]. For more ining the Lost Tools of Learning.” education and math are covered clearly states, “our Christian faith corporate confession of faith, we formation on TVCCA, visit www. The Trivium refers to the three by parents on the at-home instruc- is of first, formative, and final adhere to that most eminent of trivalleyclassical.org. subjects first taught in medieval tion days. universities: grammar, logic, and Mackanic explains that one of rhetoric. the biggest differences between Those three subjects also refer classical and traditional American to the three stages of learning of education is the emphasis on his- classical education. Up to about 12 tory. “History is really the skeleton years old is the grammar stage in on which we attach information,” which students learn solid factual she says. “The children learn an- foundations through repetition. cient history in second grade and From 12 to 14 years is the logic continue until they reach modern stage, a time when the students times in sixth grade. Then they learn reasoning and critical think- repeat the entire timeline in middle ing skills. In the rhetoric stage, and high school, but each time at a which corresponds to high school, different level.” students are empowered to express Literature is interwoven with themselves with clarity and con- the history. In the study of ancient fidence. history, the students memorize “Classical education teaches “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe children how to pursue the truth. Shelley. They read Shakespeare’s The stages really relate to how “Macbeth” as they study the mid- they learn best at each age,” says dle ages and then learn the Gettys- Sorenson. “Kids have such ability burg Address while covering 19th century American history. for retention at a young age, so the grammar stage is really a stepping “We want our students to know stone. When they are older and the world we live in from the be- want to argue and debate, they ginning of time. Having history have all these facts in their back at one’s fingertips produces the pocket that they learned when they most robust student possible,” were younger.” says Mackanic. “They are able to The TVCCA course of study think critically and engage with includes literature, composition, culture.” Russell Stevenson appears pleased with how his print turned out. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Art & Entertainment

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS dynamic engagement with visual media. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Shakespeare’s Associates’ production of Friday Night Dance Parties, themed Images of California by Livermore pho- Adult art classes are offered on Weds. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz A Life in the Theatre by David Mamet. parties each Friday night from Salsa to tographer William Hackett of Cheshire mornings at 10 am - 12:30 pm and Thurs. from the 1920's, 30's, 40's. March 31-April 23, 2011, Thursdays, Swing, includes a group dance lesson Cat Photo, during the months of February evening at 7:15 - 9:45 pm. A variety of Blacksmith Square live music, Saturdays Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance and March, First Street Alehouse, Liver- workshops are also available. For infor- 3-6 May – September, sponsored by Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. It's more. The show will be open during the mation, go to www.avantgardeartstudio. Artistic Edge, Greenleaf BBQ Products, Livermore, CA. Tickets from $25-$35 by All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, Alehouse's regular hours. The First Street com or call 484-1378. John Christopher Cellars, Swirl, and calling 1-800-838-3006 or www.Liver- Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ Alehouse is located at 2106 1st Street, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Victorine Olive Oil. Corner of South moreShakes.org. For more information itsallaboutdancing.com. Livermore; (925) 371-6588. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their Livermore Ave. and Railroad Ave. down- visit www.LivermoreShakes.org or call Tuscany and the Cinque Terre, exhibit of own materials and easels. Open to all art- town Livermore. 925-443-BARD (2273). MOVIES works by Charlotte Severin and fellow ists. Professional artist models (nude). No Al Stewart, Singer, Songwriter, and Folk The Sound of Music, presented by Amador Going Places: A Classic Film Series, shown artists. Livermore Civic Center Library instructor. Students under 18 need written Musician, March 11, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Valley and Foothill high schools, March the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Gallery, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. The parental permission to attend. Cost $20 Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 7:30 p.m. Amador in the Pleasanton Library's meeting room exhibit will continue through March 31 per session. At the Bothwell Arts Center, www.firehousearts.org Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. through June 2, 2011. The program is a during regular library hours. Participating 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and A Tribute to Patsy Cline with Joni Morris, Tickets at www.firehousearts.org. partnership of Las Positas College and the artists and photographers are Ann and refreshments are available. Call or email March 12, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Sunol Repertory Theatre, annual melo- Pleasanton Public Library proudly pres- Hugh Bevan-Thomas, June Ferreri and Barbara Stanton for more info about the 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. drama Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Springs ent. Candy Klaschus, film historian and Justin Trent, Martin Spellman, Margo workshop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ firehousearts.org or Hold Your Nose as You Walk By, by Coordinator of the Humanities Program and Arne Kirkewoog, Bonnie Bartlett earthlink.net. Early Music Concert, Jay White, Counter Gary McCarver. March 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, at Las Positas College, is the host. There and Charlotte Severin. Art Critique and Coffee, meets at the Tenor; Yuko Tanaka, Harpsichord, March April 1, 2. Admission $15 Reserved Seat- is no admission charge. 400 Old Bernal Harrington Art Gallery exhibit, Marks of Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. Fridays 12, 2011. 7:30 pre-concert talk, 8:00 ing. All Performances at 8 p.m. Sunol Glen Ave., Pleasanton. 931-3400. No registra- Nature. A look into artistic interpretations at 10 a.m. in the common area in front concert. The Morning Star - music from School Theatre, 11601 Main St., Sunol. tion required. of the pleasant, abstract qualities of images of Nordstrom's. ACC/ Art, Critique and Northern Europe. Barbara Mertes Center Tickets go on sale to the general public Jewish Cultural Film Series, three films, in nature. Runs Wed., March 9 – Saturday, Coffee meets weekly where artists can for the Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 on February 4 at Little Valley Winery, all with subtitles, Vine Cinema, 1722 First April 2, 2011. Gallery Reception Thurs., share the newest works, techniques and Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Tickets are 793 Main Street, Pleasanton, 12-5 PM Street in Livermore. German film Die March 10, 2011, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fire- talk about art. For more information call $15 for individual concerts. www.lpcear- Thursday-Sunday Welle (The Wave). March 10, 7:30 p.m. house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 925 461-5084 or e-mail PoetryOnCan- lymusic.org or www.laspositascollege. Arsenic and Old Lace, Asbury Players, Freres (Brothers). The Jewish Cultural Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. [email protected] edu/performingarts. March 18, 19, 20, 2011. Asbury United Film Series is presented by the Jewish Kaleidoscopes by artist Christine McCall Beginning painting and drawing lessons, San Ramon Symphonic Band, March 11, Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- Federation of the East Bay in partnership now showing until April 15 at Casbah, Livermore artist and instructor offers les- 7:30 p.m. “The Art of the Wind Band,” more. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday with City National Bank, Peet’s Coffee 1770 First Street, Livermore CA. Hours sons to children and adults with little or Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. & Tea, Congregation Beth Emek, Temple 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Show sponsored no art experience. Students learn to draw 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 Doors open 20 minutes prior to show Beth Torah, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews and by Artistic Edge. and paint in a realistic way in various me- or SanRamonPerformingArts.com. time. Tickets are $10 general admission, the Tri-Valley Midrasha. Purchase tickets Country Charm & Country Vines by artist diums using various techniques. They will Ohlone College Wind Orchestra Winter $8 for seniors and children under 12. For and view the entire festival at www.east- Karen Fleschler is on display at the John learn about perspective and color theory. Concert, 2 p.m. Sun., March 13. Featured additional ticket information, please call bayjewishfilm.org, phone 510.318.6456, Christopher Cellars until April 15. Hours Lessons will cover portraits, landscapes, work is James A. Beckel Jr.’s The Glass 455-1048. or pay at the door. Thursday – Sunday 2:00 – 6 p.m. Show still-life, illustration and more. $22 for Bead Game, with Tyler Morse, horn The National Tour of The Music Man, Italian Film Festival, March 25-26, times sponsored by Artistic Edge. 45 minute lesson. For more information soloist. Familiar works include Parade March 19, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley to be announced. Barbara Mertes Center Artistic Edge at Blacksmith Square pres- contact Thomasin Dewhirst at 216-7231 of the Charioteers, from Ben-Hur by Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., ent March Madness Art Show with local or [email protected]. Miklos Rosza, and selections from E.T. by Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 or SanRa- Livermore. Performing Arts Events Line artist original art pieces and jewelry March Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop John Williams. New works include Rolf monPerformingArts.com. at 925.424.1100 or go to www.laspositas- 12 from 12 – 5. Linda Beach featured taught by Livermore artist Carolyn Lord, Rudin’s Der Traum des Oenghus Part 2, Judy, Judy, Judy, a cabaret tribute will be college.edu/performingarts artist for March at Wente Vineyards Estate Saturday, March 19 and Sunday March Jukka Viitasaari’s Dance of the Epiphytes, performed at the Firehouse Arts Center, Facing Ali, a documentary film about boxer Winery, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. 20, 2011, 9 am to 4 pm. $99 plus $50 and a new work by Bay Area composer 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, Muhammad Ali, will be shown on March The exhibit entitled "Sense of Place" will Model’s fee. Students bring own art George Roumanis. $10-$15. Ohlone on March 20, 2 p.m. A tribute to the 17 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- feature pastel landscapes. The subjects of supplies Register through Las Positas College Symphony Orchestra, Sun., legacy of legendary singer and actress road Ave., Pleasanton. Presented by the her paintings include local and California Community Education. "Figure Drawing March 13, 5 p.m. featuring Symphony Judy Garland. Performers will include Pleasanton Library. Doors open 6:15pm, scenes as well as coastal images from and Painting Workshop" , when register- No. 5 in D Major by William Boyce, internationally known Tielle Baker, San film screens at 7pm. Seating is on a first- her native New England. The show will ing the Class' Code Number is AL478 and Symphony No. 3 in E flat (Eroica) Francisco Cabaret Gold Award-winning come, first-served basis. The film events be on display March 1-31 from 11:00 to How to register www.laspositascollege. by Beethoven. $5-$10. Tickets for either singer Pamela Brooks, Emmy Award are free and open to all. No registration 4:30 daily at the Wente Vineyards Estate edu/communityed/index.php. concert: 510.659.6031. www.smithcenter. singer ML Parr, joined by celebrated jazz is required. For more information, call Winery Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Summer Camp offered by Tri-Valley com. Smith Center at Ohlone College, pianist Richard Nelson Hall. Penny Johnson, 931-3405. Livermore. Repertory Theatre, class production: 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont. Golden Dragon Acrobats, Chinese touring Call for Artists – Danville Art in the Park, "Seussical Jr." Three separate sessions Golden Bough, concert, March 19, 8 p.m. company, Fri., March 25, 7:30 p.m. Bank- CHORAL October 1 & 2, 2011, Town Green. This of camp during July/Aug 2011. First two Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Valley Concert Chorale, Winter concert, 13th annual Fine Arts Festival is accepting sessions span 2 weeks each and are open Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Tickets or information www.livermore- “In Remembrance,” marking the upcom- applications from artists with paintings, to children in grades 2-8. Third session org performingarts.org or 925-373-6800. ing 10th anniversary of the September 11, sculpture, photography, ceramics, graph- is accelerated at 5 days and is open to The Rolling Stones Concert Experience: A Aquila Theatre Company in Pirandello’s 2001 tragedy. Fri., March 18, 8 p.m. Val- ics and fine jewelry (no crafts). The event children in grades 4-9. All children will Live Rock Tribute to The Rolling Stones Six Characters in Search of an Author, ley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle is sponsored by the Alamo Danville Art- participate as cast members in a musical featuring URS: the Unauthorized Roll- Tues., March 29, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Parkway, Pleasanton. Ticket information ists’ Society and the Town of Danville. production learning singing, dancing, and ing Stones. West Coast Performing Arts Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. at www.valleyconcertchorale.org. Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’ and $70 for acting skills, as well as creating their own Presenters. March 19, 8 p.m. The Grand www.livermoreperformingarts.org or members of ADAS and $85 non-members costumes, sets, and props. Culminates in Theatre, 715 Central Avenue, Tracy; (209) 925-373-6800. OPERA plus 10% to Art in the Schools fund. two performances of "Seussical Jr." at end 831-6858; www.atthegrand.org Reach for the Stars! An Evening of the Livermore Valley Opera, presents www.ADAS4ART.org or send an e-mail of session. Session I: July 11-22 (shows on Livermore-Pleasanton Youth Outreach Arts for the Arts, Livermore Valley Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, March 12, to [email protected] or call 925 the 23), Session II: July 25- Aug. 5 (shows Symphony, concert, March 26, 10 AM, Education Foundation presents a spe- 13, 19, 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 828-9170. or call 925 828-9170. Applica- Aug. 6) and Session III: Aug 8-12 (shows at VA Livermore, Building 90, 4951 Ar- cial evening fund-raiser featuring arts St., Livermore. www.livermoreperform- tions will be reviewed April 1st. on Aug. 13). Sessions 1 & 2: $400, Session royo Rd, Livermore. Selections featuring showcase performances by elementary, ingarts.org or 925-373-6800. 3: $300 www.trivalleyrep.org Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom middle and high school students enrolled Met Opera Theater-casts, 10 a.m. simul- MEETINGS/CLASSES of the Opera, Moron Gould’s American in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School taneous viewings and 12 encore rebroad- Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton WINERY EVENTS Salute, and Joe Garland’s In the Mood. District’s music, drama, dance and visual casts of Metropolitan Opera productions Art League, meeting Mon., March 21, Tamás Estates: Big Red Wine Tasting Event Admission is free. www.lpyos.org arts programs. Thurs., March 31 at 7 p.m. at Dublin's Regal Cinema, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Almond Ave. School, 1401 wines from Tamás Estates, Murrieta's Well at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Wednesdays - Schedule: Mar. 16: Gluck's Almond Ave., Livermore. Program by and Wente Vineyards. Saturday March 12, Livermore-Amador Symphony, concert, Tickets are $25 for reserved seats; students "Iphigenia in Tauride;" April 9, 27: Walter Davies and Bill Hackett, "Alterna- 6-8 pm. 925-456-2380 or more informa- Brahms’s 4th and soloist Joe Bonfiglio, tickets are $12.50 with the purchase of Rossini's "Le Comte Ory;" April 23, May tive Photographic Processes" and "Digital tion or to make a reservation. Tamás March 26, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, a reserved seat in any section. www. 11: Richard Strauss's "Capriccio;" April Photography 101." Public is invited. There Estates, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. 2400 First St., Livermore. Brahms’s 4th livermoreperformingarts.com, or at the 30, May 18: Verdi's "Il Trovatore;" May is no admission charge. and Joe Bonfiglio, soloist. Prelude talk 7 Bankhead box office, 2400 First St., Liver- 14, June 11: Wagner's "Die Walkure." Avant-Garde Arts Studio has moved to MUSIC/CONCERTS p.m. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreper- more. For additional information, contact: a new location in Pleasanton, 435 Boul- Music every Saturday in the tasting room formingarts.org Victoria Schellenberger, LVEF President, MISCELLANEOUS der Court, #600. Studio art courses at from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate [email protected] Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Avant-Garde offer students a serious and is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- ON THE STAGE Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 at sustained exploration of the creative pro- days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Bat Boy: The Musical, Tri-Valley Rep- DANCE the Dublin Civic Center. Festival includes cesses in visual art. Technical, perceptual Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. ertory Theatre. Studio Theatre, 1048 Taylor 2, Paul Taylor’s dances, Tues., authentic music and dance, an Irish Tea and aesthetic issues are addressed in a his- Information at 449-1871 or www.red- Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. March 22, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead The- Cottage, over 150 arts & craft and vendor torical and contemporary context. Classes featherwinery.com Weekends Feb. 18-March 13. Call 462- ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. booth displays, two stages of entertain- are structured so that students experience Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at The 2121 or go to www.trivalleyrep.com for livermoreperformingarts.org or 925- ment, carnival rides, food and drink. Also a the creative process through a direct and Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) information. 373-6800. Firefighter Pancake Breakfast, Lions Club Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 9

History Lecture Looks at

Parade, Dublin Sister City Green & White Origins of LARPD Gala and the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Don Meeker will be the guest formed by Alameda County. Walk. www.ci.dublin.ca.us Museum on Main, 2011 Ed Kinney speaker for the Wed., March 16 The lecture will be presented Lecture Series. Wednesday, March 16, History Lecture hosted by the at the Civic Center Library, 1188 7pm, An Evening with Julia Morgan. Livermore Heritage Guild. S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Meeker is active in various Doors open at 7 p.m. with the talk Ave., Pleasanton. No reservations are at 7:30 p.m. required. Tickets are available at the door community events involving his- on a first come first served basis. The tory, the arts and research of Liver- Come early for conversation, Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 more history. coffee and cookies. The talk is Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets He has been conducting reopen to everyone. A $2 donation are $10 general admission, $5 members search on the history of why is suggested. and seniors, $3 students/teachers with ID. Information, contact Jennifer Amiel, the Livermore Area Recreation For more information, call Director of Education at (925) 462-2766 and Park District (LARPD) was 443-9740. or [email protected] 3rd annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- tion. March 19-20, noon to 4:30 p.m. at 'Find a Treasure' In Support of various wineries. www.lvwine.org. 447- 9463. Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more. American Cancer Society Golden Dragon Acrobats, Chinese touring The American Cancer Society in the Mission Plaza Shopping company, Fri., March 25, 7:30 p.m. Bank- head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Discovery Shop in Pleasanton is Center at 1987A Santa Rita Road, Tickets or information www.livermore- hosting its jewelry event, “Find Pleasanton. The shop hours are performingarts.org or 925-373-6800. a Treasure,” on March 11 and 12. Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday 10th Annual Pleasanton Poetry, Prose & This popular event will feature pre- 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Contact Monda the Arts Festival, Sat. and Sun., March cious and semi-precious gems, fine 26 and 27, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Wiseman, Mgr. at (925) 462-7374 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Guest speak- jewelry, designer items, costume for more information. ers, poetry and prose workshops for jewelry, themed, heirloom, and All proceeds benefit the Ameri- adults, youth and teen workshops, writing contemporary pieces, plus much, can Cancer Society’s programs of contests and an award ceremony. There much more. research, education, service and are also be a linked visual and poetry contest and display downtown and at the The Discovery Shop is located advocacy. festival, a fine art exhibit and literary row with local and nationally known authors. For information, contact Michelle Russo, City of Pleasanton Civic Arts, mrusso@ Deadline Extended to ci.pleasanton.ca.us, (925) 931-5350 or Betty Marvin as Julia Morgan. Photo - Sandra Sher Deborah Grossman, City of Pleasanton Submit Anthology Entries poet laureate at pleasantonpoetry@gmail. com. www.firehousearts.org. Entries are being sought for writers may submit up to 10 po- 2011 San Francisco Flower & Garden the Las Positas Literary Anthol- ems. Artists may submit up to 10 Show, March 23-27 at the San Mateo Ed Kinney Lecture Series Presents Event Center. Celebrate "Life in the ogy. The anthology is currently pieces of artwork or photography. California Garden" with food, wine, An Evening with Julia Morgan accepting prose, poetry or artwork All submissions will be re- fun, flowers and more. Local wineries to be considered for the 2011 edi- viewed and automatically consid- participating are Concannon Vineyard, Museum on Main will host the sion, $5 Members & Seniors, and tion of the book. The deadline for ered for awards. Decisions will be Crooked Vine, Cuda Ridge, Darcie Kent, Bay Area architect of the first half $3 Students and Teachers w/ID. submissions has been extended made in mid-April with a release Les Chenes Estate Vineyards, McGrail th Vineyards, Murrieta's Well, Stony Ridge, of the 20 century, Julia Morgan Tickets may be purchased at the from March 1 to March 14, 2011, and awards ceremony to be held Tamas Estates & Wente Vineyards. Gar- (1872-1957) as she pays a visit to door or reserved in advance by at midnight. Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. at Las den design, new plants, 200 vendors, 75 Pleasanton on Wednesday, March calling the Museum on Main at There is no requirement to be Positas College. seminars and films, "Garden To Table" 16 at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts (925) 462-2766. All tickets are a Las Positas student to submit For information about how to cooking demonstrations with Bay Area Center. Most widely known for open seating and after 6:45pm any chefs headlined by Alice Waters, 6000 sqft work. The anthology’s mission is submit work, search for “anthol- of Edible Garden displays with hands-on her work on Hearst Castle at San unclaimed reserved tickets will be to give all local artists a chance to ogy” on the LPC website. advice, an expanded children's section, a Simeon and locally the home of released for sale. All tickets are be recognized and published. For more information, contact wine garden, and a film premiere. Hours Phoebe Apperson Hearst, Morgan paid at the door. Payment forms: Prose writers may submit up to Melissa Korber, co-adviser of the are Wed-Sat 10am-7pm and Sunday is portrayed by City of Oakland cash, check, Visa and Master- anthology, at 925-424-1286. 10am-6pm. http://sfgardenshow.com. 5000 words of prose, and poetry A Special Poetry Evening with Cynthia historian and preservation plan- Card. Bryant, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 7:30 ner Betty Marvin. The lecture is For more information on the Ed - 8:30 p.m. Towne Center Books, 555 sponsored by Julie Eckroat. Kinney Lecture Series or speakers Amador, Foothill Present Main Street in Pleasanton. Cynthia’s latest Phoebe Hearst and her Pleasan- taking part in the lecture series, books are Pebbles in the Shoe and No Time ton hacienda played an important contact Jennifer Amiel, Director to Shoot the Poets. Light Refreshments. 'The Sound of Music' Free event. role in launching Morgan’s career, of Education at (925) 462-2766 or as well as introducing her to two [email protected]. Amador Valley and Foothill and Maria eventually fall in love George Komsky Live in Concert, an Ital- High Schools present “The Sound and marry—but their happiness is ian Night in Diablo. Thurs., April 14, 5:30 very different continuing clients All lectures in the 2011 Ed p.m no-host bar and limited live auction - the YWCA and Phoebe’s son Kinney Lecture Series take place at of Music” at the Amador Theater soon in jeopardy when the Nazis for $100.00 per person. “An Italian Night William Randolph Hearst. the Firehouse Arts Center at 4444 in Pleasanton. invade Austria. in Diablo” will feature Italian opera arias Music and lyrics are by Richard This classic musical brings to by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini and other When Morgan visits she will Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. reminisce about her experiences The Museum On Main is locat- Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, the stage many beloved songs, favorite timeless pieces. The concert II; book by Howard Lindsay and including My Favorite Things, proceeds will support Police and Fire: as a student in Berkeley and Paris ed at 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, The Fallen Heroes with funds to assist in the 1890s, her philosophy of ar- CA 94566, 925-462-2766, Fax: Russel Crouse Do-Re-Mi and Edelweiss. the families of law enforcement and fire Set in 1938 Austria, The Sound Performances will be at 7:30pm service personnel who lost their lives in chitecture, her colorful clients and 925-462-2779, www.museumon- associates including the Hearsts main.org. of Music tells the story of Maria Thursday, Friday and Saturday the line of duty. Held at Diablo Country Rainer, a free-spirited nun-in- March 17 through 19 and March 24 Club in the town of Diablo Information is and Bernard Maybeck, and her Regular hours of operation: available at www.thefallenheroes.org or lifelong involvement with civic, Wednesday through Saturday training, who is hired by Captain through 26, 2011. Tickets are $10 email [email protected] Tickets educational, and philanthropic 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday George Von Trapp to care for his for students/seniors and $12.50 for 925.831.2011 organizations. 1:00pm to 4:00pm. www.museu- seven children. Loosely based on adults and available through www. Tickets are $10 General Admis- monmain.org. a true story, Captain Von Trapp civicartstickets.org 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 Community

Las Positas College Talk Hawks Win Championship Events, Plan Trip to Nationals

The Las Positas College Talk Prose Interpretation of Literature; Oral Interpretation of Literature; Hawks forensics team continued Katie Johnson, Livermore, second Brandon Rogers, Livermore, first its winning streak at the Northern place Open Duo Interpretation of place Open Drama Interpretation California Forensics Associa- Literature; Adam Neylan, Liver- of Literature, second place Open tion’s Championship Tournament more, finalist Open Programmed Duo Interpretation of Literature; at Santa Rosa Junior College, Oral Interpretation; Salim Razawi, Lanea Warren, Pleasanton, finalist Feb.12-13, in competition against Dublin, finalist Open Programmed Open Informative Speaking. two- and four-year colleges and universities. “The team scored higher in individual events than teams from U.C. Berkeley, San Jose State University, and St. Mary’s College, among others,” said Janet Brehe Johnson, Las Positas College director of forensics. “A special highlight of this tournament was Brandon Rogers’s double victory: First Place in Drama Interpretation and Second in Duo Interpretation,” she said. Brehe Johnson said the Talk Hawks are raising funds to support The Las Positas College Talk Hawks bring home tournament awards. their participation in the upcoming Bottom row from left to right: Melanie Johnsen and Jordan Adelman; National Championship Tourna- middle row from left to right: Adam Neylan, Katie Johnson, and Lanea ment. Donations are welcome. Warren; and top row from left to right: Brandon Rogers, Megan Persons interested in supporting the Talk Hawks can contact the Sinclair, and Salim Razawi. Las Positas College Foundation or Brehe Johnson at jbrehe@lasposi- championship winners: Jordan finalist Open Prose Interpretation tascollege.edu. Adelman, Livermore: finalist Open of Literature; Melanie Johnsen, Following is a list of the recent Drama Interpretation of Literature, Livermore, second place Novice

Science teacher Tiffany Burkle of Livermore's Junction Avenue Middle School observes her student during the "Fingerprinting Whodunnit?" workshop at the EYH conference. Girls Explore Science and Math Careers at EYH “Explore your horizons in what noon hour that gave opportunities you can do with a math and science to meet role-models — scientists, degree,” environmental lawyer, engineers and representatives from Courtney LeBoeuf told the more local companies and organiza- than 300 girls, during her keynote tions — to learn more about their address at the annual Tri-Valley careers. Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Tiffany Burkle, a science teach- career conference held on Feb. er at Livermore’s Junction Avenue 26. Middle School, was one of the Students took part in History Day. Le Boeuf, a Bay Area native teachers who accompanied 75 and graduate from Tracy High girls to the event. The Livermore School, earned a bachelor’s de- Rotary Club donated funds for two gree in environmental biology and buses to transport the girls to the History Comes Alive in Mendenhall management from U.C. Davis. conference. This was the first year Mendenhall Middle School teacher, announced the Mendenhall cereto, Mia Niklewicz & Devon As an environmental lawyer, she such a large group from Junction school took part. students in Livermore participated Middle School students who won Shortridge combines her love of science and in History Day on Feb. 16. This is the History Day Competition and nature with law and helps com- “I’m excited to see my students Individual Websites: Ben panies figure out how to clean up get so excited about science,” a national program in which stu- now will advance to the Alameda Thompson County Competition on March 12 properties, or protect land that may Burkle said. dents chose one topic and explore Group Websites: Katie Reddick Organizing sponsors of the 32nd at the Oakland Museum. be threatened by development. it for several months using a wide & Heather O’Brien, Brandon Cuy At the conference, girls in Tri-Valley EYH included Sandia range of sources and information The are as follows: Individual & Josh Lewczyk, Ipshita Patra & grades six through nine were part National Laboratories/California, to draw a conclusion. The program Exhibits: Vera Umansky Jane Wu of more than a dozen hands-on Lawrence Livermore National Se- helps the 7th and 8th grade students Group Exhibits: Logan Brist Individual Documentary: Ga- workshops that covered a wide curity, Diablo Valley College, San develop strong skills in research, & Justin Walker, Anna O’Brien briella Custodio, Nathan Barney range of topics including: fin- Ramon Campus and the Ameri- organization and planning, written & Shoshana Cohen, Taylor Cole, Historical Paper: Roopjote gerprinting, DNA, chemistry, can Association of University and verbal skills, as well as time Jamie Dittmore, Erika Dittmore Kaur Atwal veterinary medicine, computers Women. management. & Jenna Thompson, Shelby Ro- and robotics. For more information, go to Robbie See, eighth grade honors A career fair was held during the http://tveyh.org/ Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 11

Pleasanton Native Takes Part in Dis- cussions about Iraq by Sgt. Eunice Alicea Valentin Assistance Mission. United States Forces-Iraq advi- ISF infrastructure includes sors traveled to Washington with a everything from police stations to joint team of Iraqi engineers from military warehouses, airports, and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense’s runways. So, the goal is to help Military United States Forces-Iraq Iraqi lead engineers and techni- advisors work closely with the cians further develop their profi- Iraqi Ministry of Defense’s Mili- ciency to protect a million-dollar tary Public Works and the Min- investment, said Lund, a native of istry of Interior’s Infrastructure Pleasanton. Department sharing techniques for Long term, the MoD Military planning, budgeting and executing Public Work’s desire is to establish resources to sustain Iraqi Security a Corps of Engineers school to Forces’ infrastructure. prepare Iraq’s future engineers and Looking to build upon this rela- formalize standard-engineering tionship a joint team of engineers, practices according to international from Iraq’s Ministry of Defense safety standards, said USF-I’s Se- and Ministry of Interior, traveled nior MoD Infrastructure Advisor The $6000 check was presented by Tanner Insurance Services representative Ron Hernbroth, and to the United States in late Janu- Tom Bishop. Chubb Group representative Kurt Stemmler to REACH representatives Norm Guest, Judy Butterly ary, to meet with the U.S. deputy Their trip to several U.S. mili- and Pat O’Brien. undersecretary of Defense for tary installations gave USF-I Installations and Environment in advisors credibility with Iraqi Washington. They were introduced leaders, and helped to reinforce to proven installation-manage- the methods shared between the Company Donates Funds to Tri-Valley REACH ment concepts and techniques, United States and Iraq, said Bish- and attended forums focusing on op, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot BB&T Tanner Insurance Ser- education, activities, community Athletic Boosters Club, Pleasanton the importance of standardizing of 27 years, who currently works vices of California chose TRI-Val- participation and housing opportu- Cultural Arts and REACH.. real property inventory, projecting with the ministries’ leaders in an ley REACH to be the beneficiary nities to adults with developmental The Chubb Charity Challenge future maintenance requirements, advising and training capacity to of a $6,000 award, after its team challenges. brings together insurance agents, and ways to prioritize scarce re- establish effective maintenance competed in the championship The team, consisting of Ron brokers and customers throughout sources. and sustainment practices. tournament of the Chubb Charity Hernbroth of BB&T Tanner Insur- the United States and Canada each “We are in a unique role, help- Joint endeavors such as this Challenge in Kiawah Island, SC. ance, Deborah and James McK- year to raise money for worthy ing [the Iraqi MoD and MoI] stand trip are critical in strengthening The $6000 check was presented eehan of Signature Properties, causes. The 2010 golf events, in up their capabilities to maintain an enduring, strategic partnership by Tanner Insurance Services rep- and Pat O’Brien of Leisure Sports, which 325 teams played in 45 their facilities and build a strategic between Iraq and the United States, resentative Ron Hernbroth, and Inc., raised $6,000 for REACH for regional tournaments leading to long-range plan to sustain,” said as they help establish a founda- Chubb Group representative Kurt Special Adults of the Tri-Valley the Kiawah championship, raised U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gary Lund, tion for increased security and Stemmler to REACH representa- in Pleasanton. Last June, the team $925,000. Since its creation in United States Forces-Iraq’s For- economic stability benefitting Iraq tives Norm Guest, Judy Butterly took first place at the regional 2000, the Chubb Charity Chal- eign Military Sales Infrastructure and its regional neighbors. and Pat O’Brien. Chubb Charity Challenge tourna- lenge has raised nearly $9 million Team chief with Iraq Security and REACH for Special Adults of ment at Blackhawk Country Club for charities. the Tri-Valley provides resources, and won $500 each for the Amador

Bank Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Valley Community Bank vision for loan loss increased 2% counting change to delay revenue DAR Honors Teacher (OTCBB: VCBC), reported re- over 2009 to $9.46 million. This recognition from SBA loan sales, Daughters of the American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Livermore sults for the fourth quarter and increase was attributable to lower a historically strong earnings Chapter, recently honored an outstanding teacher. The award, along fiscal year ended December 31, deposit and borrowing costs which area for the Bank. This required with a check for $100, was presented to Christina Pomykal on March 5. 2010. For the fiscal year 2010, decreased 29% year over year. accounting change resulted in Pomykal is a science teacher at Marilyn Avenue School in Livermore. net income after tax was almost Revenues from non interest $526,000 of SBA loan sales rev- The award is presented to an outstanding teacher for going above and unchanged at $527,000, compared income for 2010 were lower by enue being delayed into the first beyond expectations to help students and creates excitement among to $526,000 in 2009. 37% compared to 2009, partially quarter of 2011. students about the subject being taught. Net interest income before pro- due to a required regulatory ac-

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Live auction music and lots of fun, and help send members trimmer, docent, caterer or engineer. For more [email protected]. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box begins at 8 p.m. with dancing to follow. All of the “Quackabella” chorus to UO! Tickets opportunities, call Rich Alexander at 510-996- Stepping Stones on Grief Journey, 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin funds raised will be used to benefit the children $20. Call (925) 577-3514 or (925) 292-2663. 8420 or email [email protected]. Grief Ministry Workshop Spring 2011 Series, Board. Include name of organization, meeting of Sunset Christian Schools. The public is Information: Cantabella.org. 11th Annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Eight date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone invited to attend. Tickets are $60 per person. Free nutritional class, presented by Zen Creek Branch of AAUW Garden Tour will Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., April 7-June 2 number and contact person should also be Cocktail dress and masks are encouraged. Pilates and Fitness owner Traci Saba. Learn be held Fri., May 6 and Sat., May 7. Seven (omitting April 21) at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Information or reservations, call 895-4051 or about diet, nutrition, and weight loss. 9am- gardens in Alamo, Danville and Walnut Creek Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Preregistration is Registration Fair, Livermore Valley email [email protected]. 9:45am and 5pm-5:45pm Learn how to build a will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are required. A one-time $15 donation is requested. Joint Unified School District, for kindergarten GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) balanced diet and time your meals for optimal $30 if postmarked by April 30th, $35 thereafter; Open to all regardless of religious affiliation. and new students in grades 1-8: March 17, and Pleasanton Unified School District Pres- nutrition. Class is March 15; call Traci Saba $25 for seniors 65+ by April 30, $30 thereafter. Please call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377, for more 3:30-7:30; March 18, 2:00-6:00 at Robert ents Speaker Series 2011. This month’s topic for appointment at 925-600-7800. Zen Pilates No children under 12 please. For tickets with information. Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., is Traveling on a Budget with Diane Oates of and Fitness is located at 3059 Hopyard Rd., garden locations, mail check by April 30 pay- The deaf community is invited to worship Livermore. Visit www.livermoreschools.com Lady Di’s Travel! Presentation will explore Pleasanton 94566. able to “AAUW Funds” with a business size, at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore, for more information. the various types of accommodations, tours, Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. self-addressed stamped envelope to: AAUW where ASL translation will be provided every Pleasanton VIP Travel, Wed., March 16, and cruises available. Learn some packing to 1 p.m. on March 13 at Hart Middle School, Garden Tour 400 Cliffside Dr., Danville, CA Sunday at 10:30 A.M The church is located on Sacred places of San Francisco. 8:15 a.m. to tips, how to minimize extra airline fees and 4433 Willow Rd., Pleasanton. Hosted by Hart 94526. Further information: gardentour@ the corner of 4th and L streets. 5 p.m. Fee includes guided tour of churches, when travel insurance is beneficial. Explore the Middle School Band. Vendors from all over the aauw.daw.org or Tena: (925) 837-0826. Various Art history seminar, the Second Coming lunch and motorcoach transportation. $72 various websites to watch for the best travel Bay Area selling a wide variety of crafts. The landscape designers as well as expert gardeners of Christ and the Last Judgement in Art: members, $73 nonmembers. Visit Safari West, deals. Event takes place March 10. 7 to 9 p.m. pancake breakfast which includes pancakes, will be on hand to share their knowledge. All slide lecture presented by historian Barbara Wed., May 25, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $86 members, RSVP: Register for class at www.pleasanton. eggs, sausage, juice or coffee will cost $5.00 proceeds benefit AAUW’s Funds that support Mitchell will illustrate Christian art depicting $87 nonmembers. Price includes one hour k12.ca.us/adulted. Once on site, please click for adults and $3.00 for children 6 and under. aspiring female scholars. the end times. Sun., March 13, 4 to 5:30 p.m. guided tour of Safari West, lunch, Marin cheese on ENRICHMENT COURSES for additional To add to the fun, the Hart Middle School Band Volunteer for 20th annual Livermore St. Michael Church in the large hall, 458 Maple factory, and motorcoach transportation. Signup information. Questions, contact Frances Hewitt will be having a concert at 10:00. Walk-ins are Wine Country Festival will be held April St., Livermore. Free of charge. at travel desk, Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., at 925-487-4748 welcome. Breakfast will be served from 8:00- 30 and May 1, 2011. Volunteers are needed Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Pleasanton. Information, 931-5370. Tri-Valley Communities Against a Ra- 11:00; the craft fair will run from 8:00-1:00. to help make the event a success. Festival Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all California Retired Teachers Associa- dioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs) Craft vendors interested in renting a 6' table hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s tion, Tri-Valley Division #85, will present was founded in 1983 in Livermore, California should contact us. Tables will rent for $25 each. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The wine Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study local author Ruth Gasten, who will discuss by concerned neighbors living around the Each vendor will be responsible for setting pouring shifts are Saturday 10:30 a.m. (½ Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer her memoir, "An Accidental American." She Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, up and managing their table. 925 484 2513 or hour to set up) to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at narrowly escaped the Holocaust with her fam- one of two locations where all US nuclear email. [email protected] 5:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to clean up). Sunday 10:30 846-8650 for weekly programs. ily. Luncheon will be held at the International weapons are designed. All are welcome at the Mangini Ranch hike, led by David Ogden. a.m. (½ hour to set up) to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 Lenten Retreat - "Heart & Soul Spiri- Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Hall monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic Center Closed to the public, Save Mount Diablo's p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to clean up). All tuality," St. Charles Borromeo, located at (IBEW), 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin at 11:15 Library Thursday, March 17 from 7:30 p.m. 208-acre property includes the headwaters of volunteers required to attend the Wine Country 1315 Lomitas Ave., in Livermore. Led by a.m. on Tues., March 15. Cost $13. Guests are to 9 p.m. For more information call Tri-Valley Galindo Creek with rolling grasslands, oaks, Festival Volunteer Training Meeting which is Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS Sunday, March 13th- welcome. Information, call 443-9913. CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our website buckeyes, and a rare desert olive grove. Visit scheduled for Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16th. The evening ses- Tri-Valley Chapter of the National Fed- at http://trivalleycares.org a secret spring and keep your eyes out for Download a volunteer agreement form at sions are from 7:30-9:00 pm and the identical eration of the Blind, meeting 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- bobcats and coyotes looking for breakfast, www.livermoredowntown.com. Forms must morning sessions are from 9:45-11:00 am in March 12. Are you losing sight? We can help. port Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the plus burrowing owls, quail, and many other be returned no later than Monday, April 18th, the Sanctuary. There is a special retreat for Meeting in Cafeteria Room 2 at Valley Memo- month, 10 a.m. at Heritage Estates Retirement feathered friends. This is a two hour, four 2011. For information, call 373-1795. K-5th grade students on Wednesday, March rial Hospital in Livermore, 1111 East Stanley Community, 900 E Stanley Blvd. , Livermore. mile hike with one moderately strenuous hill. Free income tax help, Livermore, AARP 16th from 3:30-5:00 pm. Each of the retreat Blvd. Any visually impaired or blind person is The next meeting is March 22. All are welcome. Sunday, March 13, 10 am - 12 pm. Meet at volunteer preparers. Mondays, Feb. 7-April 18, sessions will be wrapped around Liturgy of urged to attend. Call, Carl, 449-9362. A video presentation entitled, Coping with a SMD's Mangini Ranch. RSVP: to David Ogden noon-4 p.m. Robert Livermore Community the Word and a focus will be on one of the Amador Valley Quilt Guild, meeting Chronic Neuropathy, will be shown. Informa- at [email protected] Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, by ap- Sacraments. Contact Julie at 925-447-4549 ext Saturday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Pleas- tion contact: Ann Laye, 443-4098 Navy, Marine Corp. & Coast Guard pointment, 373-5760. Thursdays and Fridays, 114 or [email protected]. All denominations anton Middle School, 5001 Case Avenue, Scholarship, Chapter FX, of the P.E.O. veterans, meet with other like minded veterans Feb. 3-April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Civic Center are welcomed. Pleasanton. The meeting is open to all those Sisterhood (a philanthropic and educational for camaraderie and more. There are no laws Library, 1188 So, Livermore Avenue, first Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Liver- who are interested in the culture, history and organization promoting women’s education) to protect benefits, so it is time to get involved. come, first served. Bring W2, all 1099 forms, more. Bible studies for all ages, including 21 artistry of quiltmaking. Guest speaker will be announces that applications are available for The local branch of the FRA, a veterans copy of previous year's tax return, and other classes for adults every Sunday morning at Sandy Klop of American Jane Fabrics. She is their annual $600 scholarship and the Marcia M. service organization, meets the first Friday of important documents. 9:45. Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. as well as a local artist from Walnut Creek. The colorful Howie Memorial Scholarship. The awards are each month at 1900 at the Veterans Memorial Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- 6 p.m. There is also a Hot Topics Bible Study fabrics that she designs are colorful and match open to any female who is a graduating senior Building, 511 South L Street, Livermore. For ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednesdays on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. while children are her original patterns perfectly. Her talk will be intending to further her education by attending more information, go to www.fra.org or contact 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, in Children's choir and youth are in worship called “The American Jane Story in Fabric,” an accredited college, business school, cosme- Roy Warner, 449-6048. 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated and other activities. 447-1848, www.trinity- with an accompanying trunk show which will tology or nursing course. Applicants must be Recruitment Grant, a $500 recruitment with the church. Information at www.dbsal- livermore.org. show examples of her talents. Visitors are residents of Livermore. When awarding these grant is available for a woman student pursu- liance.org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, welcome as guests. scholarships, financial need is considered, as ing a career in education. Eligibility includes Al Pereira, 462-6415. 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Inquirers/confirma- Widowed Men and Women of Northern well as scholastic achievement and extracur- graduate of a high school in Livermore, tion class Sundays through May 22, 9:30 to CA., Happy hour in Pleasanton, 5 p.m. March ricular activities. Letters of recommendation Pleasanton or Dublin, full time student of RELIGION 11:15 a.m. All are welcome. Variety of subjects 17, RSVP by March 15 to Marge, 828-5124. and official transcripts must be attached to the upper division or graduate standing as of fall Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 will be covered. Call The Rev. Debra Low-Skin- Friendly bridge in Pleasanton, 1 p.m. March 19, application. Applications may be obtained from 2011, must have a good gpa. The application to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of ner, 447-3289. Lenten evening prayer, soup RSVP by March 15 to Kay, 606-1758. Lunch high school scholarship advisors or by sending deadline is March 19, 2011. The grant will be Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, supper and study offered on Mondays, March on San Ramon, 11:30 a.m., March 23, RSVP a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Chapter awarded by the local chapter of Delta Kappa Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. 14-April 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Study will use "The by March 20 to Marsha, 827-2501. Birthday FX, P.E.O., 1961 Evans Street, Livermore CA Gamma, an international honor society for 925-305-9468. Last Week" A Day by Day Account of Jesus' dinner in Pleasanton, 6 p.m. March 26, RSVP 94550. (925) 366 5567. Applications must be women educators. To receive an application Spiritual Reiki Group The Japanese Final Week in Jerusalem;" call The Rev. Debra by March 23 to Mary Ann, 294-5708. Lunch postmarked no later than April 12, 2011. form, send a self-addressed stamped envelope system of Reiki is a spiritual practice which Low-Skinner, 447-3289. St. Patrick's Green in Fremont, 1 p.m. March 29, RSVP by March Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, to: Susan Canfield, 262 Trevarno Rd., Liver- uses meditations, chanting, visualizations, Fund-raiser and Potluck, March 17, starts at 26 to Vickie, 51-656-1166. meeting Alamo, 9:30 a.m. – Wednesdays -San more, CA 94551. and hands-on energy group work so that we 5:30 p.m., call Jenny Moy, 447-3289. Monte Carlo, safe and sober grand night Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club can connect to our true nature. No prior Reiki Purim Activity, Congregation Beth Emek celebration fund-raising for Granada and Danville Blvd., Contact - Nicole O., 925-997- will meet 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at experience is necessary. On the first and third will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim Sat., Livermore high schools. Fri., March 25, 7 to 4047 / Erin S., 415-215-1187 http://foodad- the Alisal Elementary School's multipurpose Saturdays of every month, 10-11:45 a.m. at Tri- March 19, which recalls the triumph of good- 11 p.m. at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lind- dicts.org/images/wheelchair_logo.JPG. No room, 1454 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Jeff Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador ness and loyalty over bigotry and evil. Jews bergh Ave., Livermore. Casino games, hors dues, fees or weigh-ins. All are welcome. Rosendale, owner of Sierra Azul Nursery in Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle at traditionally celebrate Purim with abundant d'oeuvres, music, and live and silent auctions. Funds for school, Pet Food Express will Watsonville, and past president of UC Santa [email protected]. food and drink and donations to charity. Beth All proceeds benefit the safe and sober grad be donating all the proceeds from pet washes Cruz Arboretum Associates, will speak about Community Bible Study Class, book of Emek’s annual Purimspiel, a retelling of the night celebrations at both high schools. Tick- during the month of March to Amador Valley plants for a drought tolerant garden. Visitors Luke will be the topic of study in Pleasanton at story of Purim, will feature entertainment and ets $40 per person. Information and updates High School Sports & Deca Programs. Washing welcome. For more information visit www. Valley Bible Church. CBS is a non-denomina- auctions, with proceeds going to organizations at granadagradnight.com and lhsgradnight. your pet has never been easier with their self- lavgc.org tional Bible study ministry open to all women, that include Hope Hospice, the Tri-Valley com, or call Barbara Mastrobuoni, 683-7457 service pet stations. Each station includes raised Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War with a special children's program for ages 0-5 Haven and the Tri-Valley Humane Society. or Shirley Brooks, 346-3388. tubs, shampoos, air dryers, towels, aprons to Protest will be held on the fourth Wednesday years old. The class meets on Thursdays from Adult Megillah reading will be at 5:30pm, Bingo, Livermore High School wrestling keep you dry and no mess to clean up. The new of the month, March 23, between 5 - 6 at the 9:30-11:30AM beginning 9/9/10 and goes PurimSpiel at 7:00pm. Congregation Beth team is hosting the bingo sessions on Thurs., Pet Food Express is located next to Safeway corners of First and Neal Streets. Call Cathe until 5/12/11. More information about the Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. $10 March 10 at the Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific at 1737 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Norman at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at CBS program and registration available by per person. 925- 931-1055 Ave., Livermore. This event is held in conjunc- Daughters of the American Revolu- [email protected]; or kdowding@pacbell. contacting Sharon at 925-399-5072, or email tion with the Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch. Doors tion (DAR), Jose Maria Amador Chapter, net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org open at 5 p.m. The first game begins at 6:30 p.m. Pleasanton, meets first Saturday of the month. Livermore High Cowboy Boosters Call 606-7777 for more information. Members are descendants of patriots of the Round-up, dinner, dance, auction benefiting Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, American Revolution. Dedicated to preserving Livermore High School athletics. Sat., March Sat., March 12, 45-53 miles Cinderella Classic American history, promoting patriotism and 12, 6 to 11 p.m. Shrine Event Center, 170 training ride, meet 9:30 a.m. at Dublin/Pleasan- securing America's future through education. Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Tri-tip dinner with ton BART, Alma Schiefer, afschiefer@gmail. Please contact Ann at 510-507-5509 or anar- all the fixings, silent, live, dessert, themed bas- com. Sun., March 13, 25 miles summit of Mt. [email protected] for time and location. kets auctions, raffles and drawings. Dancing. Diablo, meet 10 a.m. at Danville Railroad Special Fund-raising, Cantabella Chil- Tickets $45 per person, $30 for LHS staff and Museum, Richard Hedges, 447-6197. Wed., dren’s Chorus will host a gourmet spaghetti coaches; table of 8 $360 with $45 donated to March 16, 38 miles climb up Mt. Tamalpais, dinner, an auction of fabulous desserts, plus sport of choice. Information email coferhome@ meet 10 a.m. at Commons Park in Ross, Richard entertainment by talented chorus members. aol.com. LHS Cowboy Boosters, 600 Maple Hedges, 447-6197. Anyone planning to go on Friday, March 25, 6:30-9:00 P.M. at Our Savior St., Livermore, CA 94550. a ride is asked to contact the leader for details Lutheran Ministries gymnasium, 1385 South Pacific Locomotive Association, non- on where to meet and what to bring. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Proceeds are profit group operates the Niles Canyon Railroad Sunset Christian Schools Masquerade to benefit Cantabella choristers who will attend between Fremont Niles District and Sunol. Gala, Sat., March 26, at the Livermore Barn, the prestigious Pacific International Children’s Volunteers are sought for the following glazier, 3131 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Fund-raising Choir Festival in June, 2011, at the University painter, electrician, mechanic or welder to event featuring a catered dinner, dancing, of Oregon, home of the Ducks! Join us for a restore historic trains. Other volunteers can be raffles, lice and silent auctions. Doors open at delightful evening of delicious food, beautiful a brakeman or brakewoman, shopkeeper, tree