Thursday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 38 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Tri-Valley Takes On ‘Islamophobia’ By Heidii McMichael Dublin and Pleasanton city coun- to eat, but my teacher told me he the nearly 250,000 Muslims living Wearing his emerald-green cils proclaimed August as Muslim couldn’t make accommodations,” in the greater San Francisco Bay kurta pajama and turban, Moham- awareness and appreciation month. Mandozai, 23, said. “I didn’t Area, according to the nonprofit med Rizwan Dad Khan Mandozai Livermore leaders plan to make a complain, because my education Institute for Social Policy and wants to show pride in his Indian similar declaration before it’s time is important.” Understanding. heritage and Muslim traditions. But for the 2020 celebrations. The Mandozai brothers came Sameena Usman, a government the glances and whispers from the This is welcome news for to the Tri-Valley from Hyderabad, relations coordinator for the Coun- Las Positas College students tell Mandozai and his older brother, India four years ago to continue cil on American-Islamic Relations him others might see something Mohammed Arbaaz Dad Khan their studies. They attend the Mus- (CAIR), said about 90,000 now Mandozai, who has also faced in- lim Community Center - East Bay call Alameda County home. “The See Inside Section A different. Section A is filled with “Islam is about peace,” Mando- tolerance and ignorance of cultural in Pleasanton and are pleased to Muslim population has grown in information about arts, zai, 20, said. “I don’t want people differences. He’s had some trouble see their contributions to the area the Tri-Valley, and the mosques people, entertainment and to hate me or anyone’s choices. with those who don’t understand gaining acceptance. are overflowing and expanding,” special events. There are Learn the real person before you certain traditions, such as the day- “People are talking more about she said. education stories, a variety judge them.” time fasting during the Muslim our culture,” the elder Mandozai Dublin and Pleasanton’s procla- of features, and the arts holy month of Ramadan. said. “I’m feeling more positivity.” mations follow the state, which in and entertainment and Now, some Tri-Valley cities are encouraging people to do just “One time, I had been fasting GROWING PAINS 2015 approved House Resolution bulletin board. all day and needed to take a break that. In the past few weeks, the The two brothers are among (See ISLAMOPHOBIA page 5) Tesla Park Valley Link Preservation To Ease Approved Commutes A 3,100-acre patch of open land Valley Link is asking Faster in the hills southeast of Livermore Bay Area for money to improve is on the path to preservation. But rail service and speed up traffic the battle between off-road enthu- along I-580. siasts and environmentalists about Michael Tree, Valley Link’s the future of the area known executive director, said the board Before state lawmakers ended authorized a letter of support for the legislative session for the year the project and a request for money on Sept. 13, they approved a bill to during its Sept. 11 meeting at the allow the sale of the Alameda-Tes- Martinelli Events Center near la Expansion Area for conservation Livermore. purposes. Assembly Bill 1086 is Tree said Valley Link is an now on its way to the governor’s ideal project for Faster Bay Area desk to wait for a signature. because the plan provides trains The decades-long debate was linking Tracy to the East Dublin/ spurred by a California Parks De- Pleasanton BART station, which partment plan to expand the neigh- would eliminate some of the traffic boring Carnegie State Vehicular on I-580. BART has already agreed Recreation Area by opening the to give Valley Link the $400 million Tesla site for off-road recreation. Alameda County voters approved The proposed expansion pitted for the BART extension from East riders against conservationists who Dublin/Pleasanton to Livermore. worry dirt-bikes, ATV’s and other BART’s board voted 5 to 4 to not do motorized vehicles used on trails The Lincoln Highway Military Convoy featuring historical automobiles passed through Livermore on the extension, but agreed to leave could damage the environment. Sept. 14, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first U.S. Army motor transport convoy that traveled the money for Valley Link. It will also receive about $200 million in (See TESLA PARK, page 3) the newly-constructed Lincoln Highway in 1919. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See VALLEY LINK, page 9) LLNL Brings the Resolution Bans Vaping from City Releases World's Largest Ballot Initiative Precision Lens Pleasanton Schools and Events In an effort to protect teenagers there is a lot of support out there for come along, with components and Arguments To Completion from the harmful effects of vaping, students dealing with addiction.” their effects that are unknown. Pleasanton Unified School District Also worrisome is that the Further, what she experienced The city has released the pro and In four years, an extraordinary unanimously passed a resolution use of tobacco and e-cigarettes is walking into the school restroom con statements that will appear on new telescope on a mountaintop in to ban e-cigarette use on campus seeping down into middle school. was a situation where people were Livermore’s Nov. 3, 2020, ballot Chile will begin the most powerful for the initiative that would change and at school events, and vowed to “It is really alarming,” said Sloan, trying to get relief from their own sky survey ever undertaken. When the city’s plan for downtown Liver- it does, it will depend on highly support legislation to keep vaping adding that some of the influence anxiety. “This is numbing for their more. sophisticated optical assemblies and tobacco products out of young comes from social media. stress,” she said. The measure is titled, "Citizens designed at Lawrence Livermore people’s hands. Trustee Steve Maher, who Trustee Joan Laursen said the Initiative Changing Development National Laboratory. Before passing the resolution served as acting principal at Ama- district should enlist the support of Regulations in Downtown Liver- The telescope — Large Synoptic at its Aug. 27 meeting, PUSD’s dor before he retired, asked Sloan city government to ban e-cigarette more, and Amending Regulations to Survey Telescope, or LSST — will adult board members asked Megan if she thought installing tobacco sales in Pleasanton. Allow Housing at the Civic Center." include three lenses, one of them Sloan, student board representa- and vaping detectors in restrooms “Students can buy this in any Supporters of the city plan thought to be the largest high-perfor- tive, whether vaping is much of and behind buildings would help tobacco shop, or can go to another refer to theirs as the “Approved mance optical lens ever fabricated, an issue at Amador High School. the situation. community. At some point, we Downtown Plan;” supporters of at 5.1 feet (1.57 meters) in diameter. Sloan, an AHS junior, said stu- Bathroom monitors would be need to step up enforcement, so the alternative plan call theirs the That lens, and its smaller com- dents “always hear talk on campus, helpful, Sloan said, but students students don’t try untested products “Central Park Plan.” panion at more than 3.9 feet (1.2 but it’s a whole new thing when might find another way to do vap- that have a deleterious effect on If citizens vote in favor of the meters), are part of an assembly built you are walking into a bathroom, ing, and they could find something health,” Laursen said. initiative, it would amend the during the past five years by Boulder, and see stuff and smell stuff. It’s that is even worse for them. Some- Youth vaping has come up in the city’s General Plan, Downtown (See OPTICAL LENS, page 10) demoralizing, especially when thing with new chemicals could (See VAPING, page 10) (See INITIATIVE, page 12) Dublin High Wellness Center Opens to Bolster Students’ Emotional Health Students at Dublin High School moment, and students may also given a $500 grant to help become who are facing challenges now make appointments for regular re- established. have a new starting point to seek curring sessions, either one-on-one The center will also provide emotional reassurance and advice. or in group therapy. A social worker snacks for students who may have The Wellness Center offers will be assigned to the center, and missed a meal or forgotten their mental health services from school interns from various social services lunch money, so hunger doesn’t counselors and provides a home for agencies will be available. affect their focus in class. Students student-run organizations where The Wellness Center also will also were encouraged to create a teenagers can talk candidly with provide meeting space for two stu- garden outside the center to add a their peers about their emotional dent groups, The Elephant In The safe space to sit during lunchtime. pain. The Wellness Center is located Room and Bring Change 2 Mind. Munoz told the student newspa- in one of the portable buildings near The Elephant In The Room per she expects there will be modi- the tennis courts at the 2,500-stu- project was founded by a student fications in the program during the dent campus. whose good friend died of suicide. first year, as counselors gain more School psychologist Sarah Mu- The initial meeting drew 120 stu- experience with students’ needs. noz said the center will be a safe dents and staff to focus on how to The Wellness Center’s opening space for all students, according to improve and support teenage mental was celebrated with a Sept. 12 lun- a story in the school’s newspaper. and social health. cheon attended by private donors, The idea is for students to come Bring Change 2 Mind is national school officials, and community to realize that seeking help for life’s in scope, with 7,500 members at 250 leaders. Those attending included troubles, big or small, is normal, and schools, according to its Web site. Amy Miller, Dublin Unified School that the center is there to welcome The national organization provides District’s school board president, Kealy Morrissey (left) and Sydney Friday (right) read uplifting notes them with open arms. its clubs with educational materials Mayor David Haubert, and Camp during the opening of the Wellness Center at Dublin High School. The center offers crisis counsel- that help students focus on mental Parks Commander Col. Jon Ellis. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) ing for problems that arise in the health issues. New clubs are also PET OF THE WEEK KAT INSIDE A cat named Kat! How about that! She doesn’t wear a hat, but she’ll jump in your lap and curl up for a nap! She leaps, she plays, she sleeps, she purrs; she would love to make you hers! Kat is a 2.5 month old MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 female shorthair kitten. Meet Kat at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Classifieds...... 10 SECTION A Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Editorial...... 4 Art & Entertainment...... 8 Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Mailbox...... 4 Bulletin Board...... 10 Photo credit: Valley Humane Society / E. Scholz Obituaries...... 9 Short Notes...... 4 2 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

National Voter Registration Day This year, National Voter Registration Day is on Sept. 24. Organizing for Action (OFA) East Bay Central is organizing three voter registration drives in the Tri-Valley: Dublin Target (7200 Amador Plaza Rd.), Livermore Walmart (2700 Las Positas Rd.) and Pleasanton Walmart (4501 Rosewood Dr.). Registrations take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All U.S. citizens aged 18 and older are encouraged to register to vote. Volunteers will have registration forms and reminders for the primary election happening on March 3, 2020. See nationalvoterregistrationday.org

Tri-Valley Job Fair in Pleasanton Tri-Valley's largest job fair returns to Pleasanton. More than 40 employers will be available to speak with, along with networking afterward. The job fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Four Points Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton.

Livermore Public Library Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Livermore Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Board Room, 1188 South Livermore Avenue. An agenda will be posted at the Civic The Taste of Livermore, hosted by Livermore Downtown, took place on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 15. Center Library 72 hours prior to the meeting. Participants visited downtown restaurants to sample a bounty of wines, beers and culinary treats, along with enjoying live music and shopping specials. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) LLNL Retirees Might Settle Lawsuit with UC Is the long-running law- more than 10 mediation find health care in individual, now (in a possible settle- suit aimed at regaining sessions with university industrial-style programs, ment) against what we might University of California counterparts. some of which were less get if the litigation goes on.” healthcare for Lawrence The letter cited “slow but reliable and more expensive Even if the retirees come Livermore National Labora- steady progress” toward a than UC’s had been. out on top in a trial, “there tory retirees finally coming resolution, without offering Many of the retirees will almost certainly be an to a close? details of what a settlement considered the loss of UC appeal by the losing side and The question arose last might contain. healthcare to be a violation years of delay.” week after UC Regents At the same time, it cau- of commitments made dur- If the parties reach a scheduled a closed-session tioned that “if we do reach ing their careers at the labo- settlement now, the letter briefing on the suit during a a final agreement… it will ratory — promises on which pointed out, several steps regular monthly meeting be- involve a compromise, and some based career decisions. remain. ing held this week at UCLA. we will not get everything They tried to negotiate a For one, there will be a No advance information we are asking for (in) the return to university health- court hearing on preliminary was available on the details lawsuit.” care programs. When that settlement approval. of the briefing, which took UC managed the labora- didn’t work, they formed Assuming approval, a place after the Independent tory from its founding in a grassroots organization mailing to members of the went to press Tuesday eve- 1952, so LLNL employees called the UC Livermore lawsuit class would explain ning. The agenda referred to were just like those at Berke- Retiree Group, raised money the terms and allow them to it as a recommended settle- ley or UCLA. Nine years and, in 2010, filed suit. It raise concerns. ment for board action. later, the Board of Regents became a class action four After that, the court Neither retirees nor uni- authorized the expansion of years later. would have to give final ap- versity officials would say health care benefits to cover During the years of litiga- proval before the settlement what the nature of a settle- UC retirees in addition to tion, the retirees experienced can be implemented. ment might be or whether it active employees. both wins and losses. Signifi- The ad hoc UC Liver- is actually imminent. Laboratory retirees en- cantly, they won two Court more Retiree Group is dis- Still, a recent letter to joyed UC health care ben- of Appeal decisions. tinct from Livermore Labo- members of the ad hoc re- efits until 2008, shortly af- Despite these favorable ratory Retirees Association, tiree group that has carried ter a for-profit consortium rulings, the recent retiree although many members are on the suit noted that group replaced it as manager. That group letter noted, “we have part of both. leaders have engaged in year, retirees were forced to to balance what we can get More Than $160,000 Raised to Help Feed the Hungry By Bruce Gach in Livermore, Pleasanton, nization that meets a critical a field behind Asbury United Two nonprofits that work Dublin and dozens of Tri- need in our community,” Methodist Church in Liver- together to grow organic Valley schools. Tammy Reus, of Livermore, more. It has grown from produce and feed nutritious The Oakland-based said. six planting beds to 76 that meals to those in need in the Kaiser gave Open Heart a Open Heart Executive Di- supplied more than 19,000 Tri-Valley raised more than $40,000 grant for its bagged rector Heather Greaux talked pounds of organic produce in $160,000 this month. lunch program. The program about the nonprofit’s plans to 2018. Fertile GroundWorks Open Heart Kitchen, a currently serves more than move into one kitchen once expects to produce more than nonprofit that prepares food 4,800 Tri-Valley children. construction of the Housing 26,000 pounds this year. free of charge for anyone Open Heart served Consortium of the East Bay “This is a wonderful who’s hungry, held its year- 328,000 meals last year. The building in Livermore is cooperation between both ly fundraiser on Sept. 13 nonprofit’s programs include complete. organizations,” said Liver- at the Palm Event Center a daily hot meals, help for Fertile GroundWorks, a more resident Jean King, in Pleasanton. More than seniors and bags of food nonprofit that grows organic who attended both fund- 300 attended the fifth an- for children to take home produce to help feed the raisers. “They complement nual event, which brought so they don’t go hungry on hungry, raised more than each other in their wishes to in about $100,000. That’s weekends. $60,000 at its annual Taste help thoseIndependent in need Ad 9-19.pdf in our 1 9/11/2019 10:01:25 AM $42,000 more than last year. Development Director for Giving event on Sept. communities.” Kaiser Permanente won Denise Bridges said the 8. Fertile GroundWorks do- Open Heart Kitchen's volun- meals provide a safety net nates 75% of its vegetables teer group award with work- for those in need during chal- to Open Heart. ers spending more than 250 lenging times. The nonprofit started hours helping the nonprofit “This is a wonderful orga- growing produce in 2010 in

California Set to Become Third State TRI-VALLEYTRI-VALLEY To Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts California has become the sarily small, barren, mobile wild and exotic animals in third U.S. state, after New accommodations, restricted traveling shows nationwide – JOBJOB FAIRFAIR Jersey and Hawaii, to pass movement, long journeys, the Traveling Exotic Animal + NETWORKING legislation banning the use and excessive periods of and Public Safety Protection Four Points of wild and exotic animals in time spent in transporters and Act (TEAPSPA) – is gaining by Sheraton circuses, according to an Ani- containers. Training methods bipartisan support. mal Defenders International are brutal; ADI undercover Added Creamer, “We urge Pleasanton (ADI) press release. investigations have docu- more states to follow suit.”C 5115 Hopyard Rd. The bill, SB313, spon- mented systemic violence and M sored by Senator Ben Hueso abuse, occurring in the U.S. COME FOR THE JOBS, Pleasanton, CA and championed by ADI, has and worldwide. Y 94588

passed both the Assembly Proving that attitudes are CM and Senate, and now heads changing with the times, STAY FOR THE NETWORKING to Governor Newsom’s desk. American audiences have MY “We are thrilled that Cali- been turning away from ani- CY Thank you to our sponsors fornia continues to take the mal circuses in droves, while lead on animal protection according to a 2015 Gallup CMY Thursday, issues,” said ADI President poll, more than two-thirds of K Jan Creamer. “ADI has spent Americans are troubled by Sept. 26 years documenting the inher- the use of animals in travel- ent suffering of wild animals ing shows. Job Fair: 3-6pm in circuses, and we are de- To date, more than 90 Networking: lighted to see our efforts jurisdictions in 32 states have come to fruition.” taken action to restrict wild until 7:30pm Studies and evidence animals from traveling cir- show that the health and cuses. Other states are also welfare of animals in trav- considering bans on wild eling circuses is inevitably animal circus acts, and a compromised due to neces- federal bill to end the use of Meet employers from a variety of industries Network with employers & job seekers afterward www.trivalleyonestop.org/trivalleyjobfair Hosted by: SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 3 Computer Virus Causes City Pleasanton Asks for Public Comments Communication Breakdown The City of Pleasanton is soliciting public comments on the DRAFT FY2018- 2019 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER). By Mari Chew day evening to address the being restored. The phones The CAPER assesses the City’s performance in meeting the goals, objectives, The City of Livermore “threat to public services or and voicemail systems were has been having problems facilities.” working intermittently at and actions proposed under its FY2018-2019 Action Plan and FY2015-2019 with its communication ser- As the city continues its press time Tuesday evening. Consolidated Plan. vices since Aug. 27 due to a efforts to resolve the prob- The city’s email was still computer virus that infiltrat- lem, IT services are gradually inaccessible. The DRAFT CAPER is available for a 15-day public comment period, from ed City Hall’s email system. Sept. 9 through Sept. 23, on the City’s website (www.cityofpleasantonca.gov), It resulted in unauthorized as well as via hardcopy at City Hall, the Senior Center, and the Main Library. emails being sent to people from city staff accounts. Comments may be submitted to Housing Manager Steve Hernandez via mail Since the incident, city at: City of Pleasanton, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, PO Box 520, Pleasanton, CA officials have been working 94566; via email at [email protected]; or via phone at with the California Office of Energy Services and Alame- 925-935-5007. da County to restore services. The City Council and Livermore Police held a closed-door meeting Mon- TESLA PARK (Continued from first page) Your Next Visit Could $ Tesla Park is known for the expansion. out that selling the property moves the process to protect Cost You 0 its biodiversity. It boasts “Tesla Park is one of is inconsistent with parks Tesla forward, it is not the Call today for a free insurance check. numerous threatened and the most beautiful places and recreation plans that end of the road. Governor Most PPO insurances endangered species, wildlife in eastern Alameda County. were approved by the state Gavin Newsom now has a accepted. habitat and native plants. The dust, noise and dam- for the area. month to decide whether to The land has history, too. age of OHV use makes it State Assemblywoman sign it into law. The Parks More than a century ago, impossible to enjoy nature Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Department then has to it was home to the miners with motorcycles, ATVs Senator Steve Glazer, both determine whether a sale is of the booming towns of and 4-wheelers scarring the Democrats from Orinda, in the public interest before Carnegie and Tesla. By the landscape,” stated Liver- worked together to push Tesla can be preserved per- 1940s, they’d become ghost more resident Nancy Ro- AB 1086 through the two manently. towns. People started riding drigue in a news release. chambers late last Friday off-road in the rolling hills. She is a member of Friends evening just before lawmak- The privately-owned Carn- of Tesla Park. “That is why ers wrapped up the legisla- egie Cycle Park opened in people from across the re- tive session for the year. It the 1960s. Then, in 1979, gion are working to preserve allows the state to sell the the state bought the land this exceptional part of our expansion area along Tesla with money from the off- natural history.” Road to a local agency or highway vehicle trust fund Members of the Cali- nonprofit for park or open and established the present- fornia Off-Road Vehicle space uses if the Parks De- 10 % off day Carnegie park. Association disagree. They partment determines that all cosmetic services and products during The current plan adds the argue that selling the Tesla doing so is in the public grand opening month Tesla property to the Carn- site takes away valuable interest. The money would September 2019. egie 1575-acre recreation recreation areas and that go back into the trust fund area. However, lawsuits the state might lose money for off-highway recreation. have been filed to challenge on the sale. They also point While the bill’s passage 4 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

EDITORIAL Protecting Nature, Saving Tesla Thanks to the efforts of our two state representa- Tesla is the popular name for the Alameda-Tesla the fight over. AB 1086 enables but does not achieve tives, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Expansion Area, located right next to the heavily Tesla protection. The many local and regional con- Senator Steve Glazer, the Tri-Valley and East Bay scarred Carnegie off-road vehicle park about 12 miles servation groups will have to keep up the pressure to moved closer on Friday to safeguarding a beautiful, east of Livermore. Tesla’s future, should it become combat continuing efforts by off-roaders to persuade rugged piece of land against mechanized destruc- another Carnegie, is revealed by aerial photos showing the governor not to sign the bill, and Parks and Recre- tion. Bauer-Kahan and Glazer worked together in the moonscape terrain, ripped by spinning tires. ation not to sell the site. The conservationists deserve waning days of the legislative session to pass a bill, That visual impact tells only part of the story. Oil our support as they do battle. Meantime, last weekend, Assembly Bill 1086, which allows the state Parks spills, destruction of historical and anthropological they rightly took a moment to thank Bauer-Kahan and and Recreation Department to sell the 3,100-acre sites, air and noise pollution, disruption of wildlife mi- Glazer for their fine work. We join in praise of public Tesla site for conservation rather than develop it for gration patterns – these could all be in Tesla’s future. service at its best. off-road vehicle use. Despite last week’s success, no one should consider

MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in let- shoot someone on Times ball rolling. Any takers? What we should be do- Leslie Swanson, Pat Padilla, serve breakfast. Visitors ters published in Mailbox Square and his supporters ing is calling out PG&E for Barbara Reynolds, Claudia don’t like to search around are those of the author would cheer him. Livermore Homeless the constant sharp outages McDonagh, Kim Chris- for breakfast. Third, it won’t and do not necessarily In my opinion, Ameri- Need Assistance they have sent across our tensen, Gale Naylor, Libby be squished up against the cans – at least 40% of them electricity lines over the last Galt, Jill Miller, and Erica view of a brick wall, and reflect the opinion of The Bill Stevens, Livermore Independent. The Inde- – have no longer any right month. I count five outages McNerney. We so appreci- fourth, people won’t have pendent will not publish to criticize or make fun of Livermore is fighting so far – just enough to shut ate their help in making the to valet park their cars. The anonymous letters. All Germans who went along over downtown develop- down computers, electronic event run smoothly. hoteliers wanted it on the letters are required to with Hitler. These (quiet) ment, but my opinions on clocks, alarm systems and Finally, none of this east so it could be seen by have the names of the Americans are no different! this do not really matter. TV cable boxes. By the way, would have possible with- people coming into town. persons submitting them Livermore People have al- who do we charge PG&E out the financial and in-kind Nice, but these days we pick and city of residence. ready made up their minds, to purchase a replacement contributions of our spon- out our hotels on the Web. Create an American or are clueless of the rami- Abusive letters may be National Service cable box that they ruined sors: Kaiser Permanente, Go I read the objection that fications on the outcome. with these outages? Green Initiative, Citizens' a garage in the east would rejected or edited. Fre- Gary Estee, Livermore quent letter writers may However, I feel that we are So give up on the ‘park’ on Climate Lobby Tri-Valley increase traffic on Liver- have publication of their Even though it was more overlooking an elephant Railroad Avenue and get Chapter, Corner Bakery more Ave. At least the traf- letters delayed. Letters than 45 years ago, I eas- within our midst – Liver- our money out of PG&E. Cafe, Inklings Coffee & fic will mostly come from should be sent by email ily recall my last year of more homeless people. Why Tea, Dublin Bowl, Sweet the same side of the street. high school and the terrible are we bankrolling a Black to editmail@compuserve. Youth Environmental Freedom Bake Shop, and Traffic from the garage can com) anxiety that arose from the Box Theater and a Science Bobo's. exit on Railroad Ave. and realization that I would soon Center when there are Liver- Summit We will be supporting drive around the back of the be thrust into the outside more people needing basic The Quiet American – Ann Brown, Citizens' the youth as they implement theaters. Parking should be world as an adult. I had little needs met? I believe that Climate Lobby, their action plans, and hope closer to the center of action, A Critical Indictment money for college and no City and police staff know Tri-Valley Chapter to showcase their accom- in this case our theaters and Patrick Weidhaas, Dublin ready job prospects at the who they are, and what is Jill Buck and Celine plishments at celebrations of most of the restaurants! I came to this country time. I also lived with my needed. Can we provide a Leroudier, Go Green Initiative Earth Day 2020 next April. Come on City Council, parents in a small town with safe, sanitary location with from West-Berlin, W-Ger- On behalf of the 96 For more information on let’s get a move on it. Have many in 1964. One of the minimal opportunity for water, sanitation and power how you can get involved, the vote in March 2020 and persons of my age group. I for our Livermore homeless youths from Pleasanton, first things I found out was Livermore and Dublin who please contact trivalley- let the chips fall where they that Germany's dark history was, like the majority of my people? [email protected] and www. may. Don’t take it person- compadres, worried as hell. A public discourse is attended the first "Youth had not been forgotten in Environmental Action Sum- facebook.com/yeastrivalley. ally if we don’t agree with America. Every so often I This problem has existed for needed. your plan, and we’ll do the as long as America itself and mit of the Tri-Valley" on would be reminded of the September 7, at Amador Imagining an same. Nazi atrocities through mov- will continue unless we act. No Animal Abuse My proposal is that the Valley High School, I would East Side Hotel ies, TV, books, comments For Entertainment like to extend a warm thank Jobs, Not Housing, Crisis and jokes from people. I government rebrands the Jim Caselli, Livermore Eric Mills, Oakland, you to all of our volunteers, Elizabeth Judge, Livermore must have heard “Germans CCC program at the federal, I am prompted to write state and municipal levels. Action for Animals speakers, and sponsors who my thoughts regarding the Cities on the peninsula follow Orrrders!” a thousand Coordinator helped to make the event times over the years. Almost The Civilian Conservation Downtown Livermore east/ from San Francisco to San Corps (CCC) was a work- America seems on the such a success. west hotel controversy by Jose (Silicon Valley) made as often, questions would This all-volunteer event be raised: “How come the relief program that gave brink of a sea change regard- Rick Nordyke's very in- a mistake some years back. millions of young men em- ing public attitudes about was planned over the sum- sightful letter, which touch- They welcomed the tech German people went along mer by a team of 30 youths with Hitler? Surely, they ployment on environmental the use/abuse of animals in es upon issues that have nei- industry with open arms but projects during the Great so-called "entertainment." who met in subcommittees ther been mentioned often failed to balance housing must have known of the to create the website, regis- atrocities.” Implicit in all Depression. Considered by Witness the ban on Sea- enough nor clearly enough. with job development. many to be one of the most World's orca shows; de- tration, publicity, program, I attended the first work- Now giants like Apple, these comments was always social media, security plan, the message, “This could successful of Roosevelt’s mise of the Ringling Bros. shop with no preconceptions Google, Facebook and the New Deal programs, the Circus; bans on use of wild recruit speakers, and re- regarding the east vs. west rest have built massive lo- never happen here in free source guide. With every- America! We Americans are CCC planted more than animal acts in circuses in location of the hotel. It was cations close to one another three billion trees and con- New Jersey, Hawaii, and one pitching in, we were very clear to me, as Mr. when balance for housing different.” able to pull together all the For most of my life here structed trails and shelters California; outlawing of Nordyke mentioned, that remains way out of whack. in more than 800 parks greyhound racing in Florida details in a short timeframe. the moderator was anything (Cities encouraged this and in America I believed that Recruiting speakers and America and Americans are nationwide during its nine via ballot initiative; current but neutral. The moderator's even managed to get BART years of existence. push to outlaw thorough- leaders for our breakout ses- comments about the value all the way down the pen- different. That Americans sions proved to be easy, as would never go along with My name for this pro- bred racing due to the thou- of the presence of the hotel insula!) gram would be the Ameri- sands of annual deaths on everyone was eager to reach struck a note with me. I Now Legislators from a criminal, fascist regime. out to Tri-Valley Youth. We That Americans would can National Service. It U.S. race tracks. Can rodeo drove south on N. Liver- that area are trying to force would be mandatory for all be far behind? were thrilled to hear the more Avenue, as someone the smaller East Bay cities speak out against an oppres- opening keynote by Rep. sive, dictatorial regime – young adults who completed Most of rodeo is bogus from out of town would do. to take on the responsibility or departed high school (ei- from the git-go. Real work- Eric Swalwell, who shared I imagined what a three- or shirked by Silicon Valley bring it to a screeching halt. his personal stories form his Well, I was wrong. ther expelled or voluntarily ing ranch hands never rou- four-story edifice would be (eg. SB50 and others to departed.) Like the military tinely rode bulls, wrestled youth and his experience in like on the corner where the come). For over two years Congress. His message of Trump and his corrupt gang draft, each would receive steers, rode bareback, bar- Speedee Oil Change used to East Bay cities, which a notification to report to rel raced, or practiced calf "start local and build your be, as I came up from the un- have balanced jobs and feed us daily lies, instill fear base of experience" was and terror in our immigrant a local processing center roping (terrified babies) as derpass. It would certainly housing, will have to pile for testing and assignment. a timed event. Nor did they well received. strike the eye. So would a on housing where they do communities – no different We were also so inspired from what the Nazis did If they had already been put flank straps on the horses poke with a sharp stick. not want it, build additional accepted to an institution and bulls or work them over by the closing keynote, schools, extend water sup- to European Jews, steep to video, and slides presented utmost cruelty and cause of higher learning or oc- with painful "hotshots" in West Makes Sense ply and sewage infrastruc- cupational training facility, the holding chutes. Some by scientist and author Dan ture, and make major trans- irreparable trauma and last- Linehan. He left no doubt in Karalee Brune, Livermore ing harm in thousands of they would be deferred until "sport"! portation changes reducing completion of the course of Indeed, rodeo is not a sport our minds about the differ- When people spew nasty air quality. Yet, without innocent children who are ence one person can make. vitriol and mistruths, I tend forcibly separated from their study. at all. That word denotes blaming Silicon Valley, At the processing center, willing, evenly-matched In between, participants to turn off. Where were Oakland’s mayor criticizes parents, stir racist sentiment, met in a variety of exciting these folks during the out- roll back regulations that each would be evaluated as participants. Rodeo does cities for wanting to “pre- to their abilities (based on not qualify. Rather, it breakout sessions. reach meetings? I attended serve” their communities. were in place to safeguard A huge thank you to all the special meetings our air and water, complete- high school record, physi- is a macho exercise in Cities from San Fran- cal condition and testing) DOMINATION. It needs volunteer presenters: Elyse concerning the downtown cisco to San Jose continue ly ignore science and the Wohlenberg, Bryan Luo, and development. What I heard existential threat of climate and offered several options to go, and legislation is in to benefit from their tech for their service. Service order. Jessica Luan, How to Start over and over was, “Let’s arrangements. If they want change, even threaten to fire a Local Leaders Club: Ash- have something that we can employees at federal agen- would last one year plus any the East Bay to handle their additional time required for PG&E Outages ley McClure, MD, Climate be proud of that will benefit mistakes, at least they need cies like NOAA if they dare Change is a Health Emer- us all and improve our city to contradict Donald Trump task training. If they decided Tom Isenburg, Livermore to grease the skids (pay for to accept a local assignment, gency; Kate Roney, Ella center. We wanted more Valley Link, pay for the when he falsely claims that Livermore Park is fin- Crenshaw, Nancy Metzger- parking! We did not want a Alabama would be hit by the then they could still reside ished. Why are there contin- additional infrastructure, with their families. If they Carter, Schools for Climate lot of housing in this loca- etc.). Better yet, they should recent hurricane. ued arguments and requests Action; Darrell Davis, Safe tion, we wanted a park, and Despite these and many select a state or federal job, for installing green grass encourage tech companies they would travel to a site Routes to Schools - Clean we wanted the hotel on the to create satellite offices in other examples of cruel, and trees along with park- and Green Transportation; west side.” racist, corrupt, incompetent, residence, receive training ing garages? Heck, the City the East Bay and beyond. and perform their assigned Tony Green, Citizens' Cli- I did not meet Joan Sep- and criminal behavior, 40% proved it doesn’t like trees. mate Lobby - How to Give pala until about a month of Americans are quiet, fol- duties. Each would work for It killed a bunch of them The Twilight Zone a year and be paid at the cur- Effective Presentations; ago but include me in the low orders from this man, go along L Street. Lauren Londono, Veganism “special interest” group, as Robert Rao, Livermore along with this regime. Most rent minimum wage level. The city has spent mil- We are 22 trillion in debt For this initiative to be and Sustainable Lifestyle; I want what the majority likely, they will vote for him lions of dollars to grade, Alyssa Gomez, The Heal- want. The idea that a 2000- with no way to pay it back. again. Trump's only true activated, it will require one surface and paint parking We are over-spending by a political idealist to start the ing Effects of Nature; Dan seat theater is in the works statement was that he could lines so we know where to Linehan, Finding Your Path is ridiculous! 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ISLAMOPHOBIA (Continued from first page)

59 to recognize California’s the respect and camaraderie where people can ask ques- appreciate and find strength Muslim community. After every American deserves to tions about the religion, too. in their diversity, rather than its passage, CAIR reached Muslims. She said Muslims in her letting differences rip them out to Bay Area towns to en- “While I haven’t heard hometown have faced “Is- apart. Live Music Every Sunday! courage them to make their of any negative incidents lamophobia.” The 19-year- “When you think of a Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events own proclamations. against Muslims in our com- old was volunteering at fabric that has been woven Fine Wines Made From Our Own California The first year, one city munity, I wouldn’t doubt her local masjid when she together, you can see the Certified Organic Grapes council honored the request, that some Muslim Dubliners learned someone had thrown beauty of all the colors,” she Usman said. Four more fol- have encountered preju- a Molotov cocktail at the said. “And in a mixed salad, RetzlaffVineyards.com lowed the next year. dice,” Councilman Shawn mosque. you should still be able to Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed This year, she counts 15 Kumagai said. “This simple “If Tracy were to hold taste and appreciate each so far. Alameda County also gesture is a way for us to events for the whole town individual ingredient.” plans to participate with its reaffirm that we as a commu- to partake in, then it might announcement set for Sept. nity stand united with them.” allow others to feel more 24. The City Council in comfortable around us,” “These proclamations neighboring Pleasanton she said. “After all, we are show that our elected of- made a similar proclama- human.” ficials are in solidarity with tion on Sept. 3. “Our city The Mandozai brothers the Muslim community,” celebrates the diversity of all see emphasizing similarities, Usman said. “And it means community groups and looks rather than differences, as a a lot to us given the divisive- forward to the continued way to relate with others, ness in our country right opportunity to provide such too. They aren’t trying to now.” recognitions,” Pleasanton sway anyone to their reli- CAIR offers free legal spokeswoman Cindy Chin gion, but they would like services to Muslim-Ameri- said. their traditions to be better cans experiencing bullying People across the Tri- understood. or hate crimes. The nonprofit Valley are now coming up The older Mandozai sug- also works with elected of- with ways to honor the con- gests non-Muslims visit a ficials to encourage public tributions of Muslims next local mosque to learn the policies that benefit the Is- year in August. Suggestions answers to questions they lamic community. include starting an annual might be curious about, The proclamations are Muslim festival and sharing such as why Muslims don’t particularly important in culture with Arabic art, Af- drink wine. While newcom- these difficult times, Usman ghani music, Yemeni coffee ers could find restrictions said. “One of (President and henna painting. like taking off their shoes Trump’s) first executive The lineup could also or covering their heads un- orders was to ban Muslims include training sessions usual, they might broaden from coming into the coun- such as those CAIR held their perspective by seeing try, and that was traumatic this summer in the Milpitas how Muslims purify them- for our community.” and Santa Cruz areas. More selves and observe religious She wonders if it was than 2,000 people came to holidays. the onslaught of negative learn how to help if they see “If we could share with political rhetoric and anti- someone being harassed or everyone in English, and immigration policies that discriminated against, Us- not just Arabic, what our spurred the recent surge of man said. religion is all about, people inclusivity. AN ‘ISLAMOPHOBIA’ could sit down, learn and CONNECT AND ANTIDOTE find some peace together,” CONQUER Las Positas College stu- he said. The Dublin City Council dent Maryum Harhara, who Usman and other activists in its Aug. 20 proclamation attends the Tracy Islamic plan to keep working toward asked residents to extend Center, hopes to see events that harmony. They hope to show communities how to We The People Thank you to Livermore voters for standing up for a beautiful downtown plan. Here is what we’ve done together.

8,888 voters signed the referendum last fall to give voters a choice on the downtown plan. The City Council refused to put the matter on the ballot.

8,610 voters signed the Livermore Central Park Plan Initiative. It has been certified for a vote by the people in November, 2020.

10,203 voters signed the Protect the Central Park Vote Referendum to protect the right of voters to adopt a better plan for the community. The signatures have been submitted to the County for verification; with so many signatures, the referendum will surely qualify for the ballot.

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Dublin High School’s Talia Southon spikes the ball past her Amador Valley High School opponents in the The Matadors’ Josiah Knight carries the ball against the Thursday, Sept. 12, contest. Amador won 3 matches to 1. Foothill Falcons on Friday, Sept. 13. The Falcons beat (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Granada 35 to 13. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Granada High School Kaylee Gilbert in defense, along with West Coast Wildkatz started off fast attack. Neither team scored during Ana Brewser-Portillo in goal, shut with two goal-scoring chances from the two 5-minute halves, setting up JV Football down Dublin’s offense and allowed no shots by Zusette Zamora that just a penalty kick shootout. Fusion PK The Matadors faced off against scoring in the second half. The score missed the goal. MVLA converted on Andric M. starred during the shootout, the Foothill Falcons from Pleasanton. was registered as a 7-3 win for West their first shot of the half by Charlotte deflecting multiple shots, while Kyle The first quarter started with a bang Coast. Sunday the West Coast U10 Kohler gaining the lead. West Coast H. and Gavin V. connected to seal the as Daniel Waxman (30) sacked the Klash Girls played their first State Cup continued to create chances on goal win for the maroon & gold. Brennen Falcons QB (4) and created a fumble, qualifying game against the Alameda but could not convert on their 10-2 C. and Armando S. led a sterling recovered by GHS Logan Tucker (74). Islanders. Once again the team had a shot advantage in the first half. The defensive effort. West Coast Krush's Carly Singleton moved up Later in the first, Stephen Geyer (6) strong offensive showing with goals second half was back and forth action recovered a fumble and ran it back 30 from Ana Brewster-Portillo, Maya with great midfield play from MVLA’s Fusion's U7 the field to get a goal and an assist. yards for a TD. XP no good. The Mats' Boosahda and an astounding four Amelia Khouri and Hailey Westcott defense continued to shine as Eric Hall goals from Claudia Daniels, along with and West Coast’s Jadynn King, Giova- Zooming Zebras (5) intercepted a pass on the Falcons' assists from Isabella Humphries and na Garcia and Savannah Cordero. Livermore Fusion SC has named 40 yard line. The run game began to Vivianna Martinez. Tatum Conover, West Coast had some solid defense Carmen N. the Player of the Week. take shape as the offensive line - Tan- Alivia Narducci-Chiunti, and Kay- by Madison Reid, Niella Sessoms, Carmen won the award by being the ner Parker (58), Marc Fontanilla (77), lee Gilbert again helped shut down Sydney Goodwin, Kamaria Hughes Recreational or Select player who Kaleo Gomes (56), Andrew Hoffman Alameda’s offense, allowing only and Makena Ross, but the NPL player best embodies the Club's Word of the (75), and Logan Tucker (74) - allowed one goal with final score of 7-1. For of the match from MVLA, Charlotte Week: Coachable. the Mats' Leif Jensen (22) to hit pay more information on the 2010 Klash Kohler, created and converted on two Carmen plays for Fusion's U7 dirt on a 3 yard TD run. XP pass from go to www.westcoastsoccerclub.com. more chances. Amrita Pasupaththy Zooming Zebras. Her coach, Alison Brandon Shah (1) to #5 was good. The helped keep a clean sheet for MVLA Pschier, noted, "Carmen is one of the Mats' defense - led by Kobe Jerusa- West Coast Avalanche until Kamryn Grimes converted for best listeners on the team. She will lem's (33) sack, Mathieu Rocheleau's Earthquakes 09 Boys West Coast. Zusette Zamora, Nadia always try a new skill taught during (26) batted pass and great tackles by Sherman and Miette Sessoms fired practice and apply it in the game. At #74, #22, #28, and #33 - helped stop On Sept. 14 the 09 West Coast Ava- multiple times at the goal but could halftime she listens to our tips and the Falcons before the half. The game lanche Earthquakes faced the Newark not get any more to fall. The NPL uses them in the second half. Although tightened up in the second half as the Elite Soccer 09 boys in their first State Match of the week showcased some she is one of the youngest players Falcons scored midway through the Cup game of the season. Both teams extremely talented players from both on the team, Carmen soaks in many third quarter. Granada responded with played a competitive game but it was teams. West Coast outshot MVLA 15-6 different skills without complaint. the ground and pound, led by #22, #6, the Earthquakes who scored first on on the game stats, but MVLA walked Great Player!" West Coast 09 Boys Avalanche defeat Ballistic 3-1. and #5. Alex Clouser (34) also had a a pass from Yusif Khalil to Santiago away with the 4-1 win. 21 yard catch down to Falcons 4. B. Gomez. During the second half, Elite Coach Dayak said, “I’m very Shah ran it in for 1 yard TD. XP missed. Soccer had some opportunities to tie pleased with how many chances we Falcons responded with another TD. the game, but goalie Neil Mishra created against a top-level team. I’m After the Mats turned over on downs, played an outstanding game keeping excited to get all of our players who are Falcons marched down the field and Elite from scoring. In the 50th minute currently coming back from injuries scored a TD as time ran out. The XP Jackson Adams dribbled with good healthy again so our team can be at pass was good, and the Falcons flew ball control and then crossed the ball full strength.” away with the win, 21-20. to Santiago who scored his second goal of the game, securing a 2-0 win for West Coast Earthquakes. On Sept. Livermore Earthquakes West Coast Soccer 15, the WCS Earthquakes took on U10 Boys The 2010 West Coast Aftershocks Impact 09 Green boys at home in Tracy On Sept. 14, Livermore Earthquakes started off the fall season with a hard at Legacy Fields. The Earthquakes U10 Boys Team Rumble won their fought win in their first State Cup played a dominating game, scoring first qualifying State Cup match qualifying game against Pacific SC five goals in the first half. Bryce Perry 8-0 against Dublin United Premier Santos in Lodi. Aftershocks struck first and Avi Nukala both scored two goals SC, with Daen Hansen, Nathan with a breakaway goal by Jaymeson each, with assists made by Santiago Bone and Cruz Legorreta once Caoili taking them into half time up Gomez, Neil Mishra and Connor again leading defense with both 1-0. Pacific scored early in the second Giuliacci. Austin Aycock also came Alex Staples and Zayden Ishak in half tying the game up at one a piece. away with a goal of his own ending the goal. The boys moved the ball West Coast did not let up and fired back the half. The second half was played throughout the game with consistent with a goal by Lucas Boosahda, assist with the Earthquakes possessing the one touch passing, allowing for Fusion SC Player of the West Coast Soccer's Maya Boosahda makes a by Matthew Richardson, but Pacific ball until a pass back to the goalie led five of their rostered players to scored off a penalty kick shortly after. to a breakaway by Impact's forward score. Rumble’s strong midfielder Week, Carmen N. move against opponents. Not willing to settle for a tie, Aiden who scored their only goal, bringing Dinolen Shang came away with Lopez scored with an assist from Lu- the score to 5-1. The Earthquakes the first goal, followed closely by cas Boosahda, and a final unassisted once again took possession of the center striker Tyler Plunkett, then goal by Matthew Richardson sealed game and wound up answering back key defender Daen Hansen from an the victory in the last three minutes with another goal by Santiago Gomez assist by left wing Connor Shenave. for the 4-2 win. JJ Medina, Adrian assisted by Bryce Perry. The WCS To close out the first half, center McCall and Gabe Dael helped lock Avalanche Earthquakes won 6-1 and Isaiah Rodriguez placed one cleanly the defense for the Aftershock allow- remain undefeated in the new season. in the net. Alex Staples, primary ing very few shots on goal, and Noah goal keeper, came out of the box Miller held strong in goal with several in the second half as forward and crucial saves. West Coast Soccer scored twice - once with an assist U14 Krossfire Girls from Connor Shenave. Tyler West Coast Krush On Sept. 14, West Coast Soccer's Plunkett cleared his second goal of Krossfire 06 NPL team faced off the day with a nice assist from Cruz 04 Girls against a very tough Walnut Creek Legorreta. The last few minutes saw The West Coast Krush 04 Girls Surf 06G Blue team, that is currently Isaiah Rodriguez closing out the team remains undefeated in NorCal ranked second in the nation by Got- match with a final goal to end the Any Mountain in Dublin is closing Fall League after winning their first Soccer. Krossfire put the offensive game 8-0. home game and second game of the press on right away, moving the ball season on Sept. 14 in Livermore through midfield and into the Walnut Earthquakes Avalanche against Napa United 04G Red. Napa Creek defense end with ease. Gianna 09 Boys scored the first goal of the game, Ramirez put Krossfire on the board in The Earthquakes Avalanche 09 but Krush responded minutes later. the twelfth minute, taking a pass from Kimmie Keller sent a cross from the boys took on Ballistic United 09 boys Payton Hoover and hitting a rocket into on Sept. 7 at Christensen Field in outside to the goal box, finding Lauren the top corner of the goal. The match TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Livermore. The first half was played Stoneberger, who volleyed the ball would go to half with Krossfire up 1-0. into the net past Napa’s goalie. After with a lot of possession and outstand- The second half picked up right where ing defense by the Earthquakes, but ending the first half tied 1-1, Krush the first left off. The Krossfire attack continued their attack scoring three Ballistic capitalized on an Earthquake continued to push forward, while the pass earning the first and only goal more times in the second half. First back line, anchored by Brittany Hahn Carly Singleton charged up the field in the first half. The Earthquakes and Adriana Paneda, kept the Walnut came out in the second half strong from the back line on a nice tune Creek attack at bay. The 32nd minute placing the pass to a streaking Taryn and determined. They won a corner saw Sophia Simonds intercept a pass kick and Connor Giuliacci dribbled Tinsley, who moved forward with the and send it up field, the Walnut Creek ball and around opponents shooting through the ballistic defender and 40% OFF defender tried to pass it back to her successfully, giving Krush a 2-1 lead. delivered the ball in front of the goal teammate, but Hoover was right there to Marcus Malogan who tapped one Singleton scored a goal of her own on a to intercept and sent a shot past the free kick that arched right over Napa’s in for Earthquakes' first goal. The next keeper to put Krossfire up 2-0. Kayla goal came from a midfield cross again THE ENTIRE STORE! keeper head and just under the cross Robinson went on a sprint with the ball, from Connor Giuliacci to Yusif Khalil, bar. Napa scored a final goal near the past opposition forcing the defender end of the game, but it was too late who blasted a nice shot past the goalie to foul and earning a penalty in the from the outside. Then, minutes before to stop Krush. Emani Araya sealed 56th minute, Robinson finished the the 4-2 victory for West Coast Soccer. the whistle, Santiago Gomez made a penalty kick to secure the 3-0 victory fantastic pass up to Austin who was for Krossfire. already sprinting toward the goal West Coast U10 Klash Girls “The Krossfire girls played a very and with momentum kicked in the The West Coast U10 Klash girls mature game. Our opponent had some 3rd and final goal, leaving ballistics had a phenomenal start to the fall outstanding athletes which we nulli- defeated 3-1. This was a great win for season winning both their league game fied through smart, technical, tactical Earthquakes' season opener. on Sept. 14, and State Cup game on and physical play,” said West Coast Sept. 15. West Coast faced Dublin Krossfire Coach Troy Dayak. Fusion's 2006 U14 Boys Gold United Premier first and although Next up for Krossfire is a trip to down by two goals early in the game Santa Clara on Saturday for a Cham- On Sept. 8, Fusion's 2006 (U14) they quickly came back in the first half pions League match against Sporting Boys Gold kicked off the preliminary with a goal by Alivia Narducci-Chiunti Santa Clara. round of State Cup play with a 3-2 on a penalty kick, followed by an overtime win against East Bay United. unassisted goal by Isabella Humphrey. West Coast Soccer The first half ended 1-1, with Fusion WCS Klash started the second half scoring on a beautiful 20-yard kick U15 Wildkatz from Bryan J. After a scoreless second strong with three back to back goals Norcal National Premier League from Maya Boosahda for a hat trick, half the match went to overtime. Dur- Champions League game of the week ing overtime, Fusion created multiple followed by two more goals by Alivia between West Coast Wildkatz and Narducci-Chiunti and Tatum Conover. near-miss scoring opportunities while MVLA 05 Girls did not disappoint in shutting down East Bay United's Hard work from Claudia Daniels and the action. On a windy day in Tracy,

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES Concussions: A Health Joseph Edward Lennier vorites included: Bible study, father-in-law Judy and Gene It is with deepest sorrow interior design, wine tasting, Zahnow, sister-in-law Kath- that we announce that Joseph Bunco, attending theater pro- leen and her husband Dean ductions, family game nights, (Orfanedes), four nieces, Risk for Everyone Edward Lennier passed away from a brain aneurysm on and traveling with family and three nephews, and many Sept. 3, 2019, while in the friends. other family members who By Jeff Garberson attention to.” dizziness, nausea or memory hospital in Mission Viejo, Kathleen was a devoted love him. Concussions may afflict In soccer, supposedly a loss can point clearly to con- Calif. wife, sister, mother, mother- A celebration of life will as many as 4 million Ameri- non-contact sport, but one cussion, but symptoms are in-law, and grandmother. She be held on Saturday, Sept. cans every year, from the in which players collide and often delayed and hard to was a kind, generous person 28, at Our Savior Lutheran headers are common, female distinguish from everyday to everyone she met. Her quiet Church, 1385 S. Livermore swimmer kicked in the head by another swimmer to an players are more prone to ups and downs. The descrip- humor, and kind, sensitive Ave., at 2 p.m. concussion than male play- tion of a teenager who acts nature will be remembered by In lieu of flowers, the fam- elderly woman who trips all who knew her. Although ily has requested that dona- over a bunched throw-rug. ers because their necks tend moody or does not sleep well she will be missed dearly, as tions be made to the American Toddlers experience them to be weaker. for three or four days after our lives continue she will Brain Tumor Association: falling down stairs. Foot- A weak neck can lead to suffering a hard knock in a forever remain in our hearts, www.abta.org; and the Rosie ball players can get them sudden, violent movement of football game was provided thoughts and prayers. Foundation: PO Box 301, even while wearing hel- the head and brain. McGin- as an example. Kathleen is survived by Franklin, KY, 42135. For mets, so can a bare-headed nis once advised a young McGinnis described an her loving husband Harry more information about the female athlete to take up elderly female patient, fic- Shay; her cherished children Rosie Foundation, visit their house cleaner who carelessly stands up under a shelf. wrestlers’ neck-strengthen- tional but typical, who de- and spouses: Kristy Shay Facebook page. ing exercises for greater sta- veloped lasting symptoms (Tony Sakelarios) of Las The effects of concus- Vegas, Jeneen Catron of Fair sion are as wide-ranging as bility and a smaller chance of concussion from a fall His family knew him as a Harold L. Rucker of concussion. without striking her head. kindhearted man, extremely Oaks, Dennis Shay (Jacque) the list of possible causes, of Oakley, and Cheri (Randy Jan. 6, 1934 - Sept. 3, 2019 McGinnis thinks the brain A medical check of “Mrs. intelligent, loving, and a men- Harold Rucker, an 18-year according to two medical tor to many people who knew Stewart) of Livermore; her experts who spoke on the is best pictured as a tree Jones,” as the patient was five grandchildren: Caitlin, resident of Livermore, died on supported by a trunk — the called, found no fractures, him. Sept. 3, 2019, as a result of an subject last week in Liver- Joseph was an avid golf Kelley, Alyssa, Rochelle, brainstem, extending up- but as the days passed, sub- and Emily; and her brother aortic aneurism. He leaves more. player who enjoyed reading, his wife of 40 years, Roberta A concussion can produce wards from the spine — with tler symptoms emerged. fishing, collecting coins, and Ronald (Judy) Van Tifflin of branches vulnerable to sud- She started to forget Washington; along with many McReynolds; three children: dizziness, memory loss, spending time with his family. Kathryn Rucker, Harold den, sharp motion as if they things, slept more than usual, He was also a loyal fan of nieces and nephews. confusion and nausea, the In lieu of flowers, dona- Rucker, Jr., and Karen Alva- experts agreed — or it can were shaken by the wind. turned down social invita- the Oakland Raiders football rez; two adopted daughters: In a concussion, “The tions and basically didn’t team and would catch a San tions can be made to end seem to generate no conse- macular degeneration at: Terri Diaz and Kim Smith; tree is being whipped around feel good. “Her husband Francisco Giants baseball nine grandchildren; and many quences at all. game when he could. Every- Bright Focus Foundation, The effects might not inside the skull.” agrees that she is not her- 22512 Gateway Center Dr., great-grandchildren. He was The U.S. Centers for Dis- self.” one always looked forward predeceased by his parents show up for days, and some- to “Uncle Joey’s” BBQ’s,” Clarksburg, MD, 20871; or ease Control and Prevention With the elderly, McGin- support.brightfocus.org. Gus and Ella Rucker and his times they linger for weeks, which he so often had for his brother Glen Rucker. according to the medical definesconcussion as “a type nis said, it’s important to be family and friends. Memorial services will be authorities, Dr. Paulomi of traumatic brain injury aware of the possible side Growing up Joseph loved held on Monday, Sept. 23, caused by a bump, blow, or effects of medications they playing baseball and snow 2019, at St. Charles Borromeo Khadakia Bhalla, a former Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Stanford Health Care neurol- jolt to the head or by a hit to may be taking. skiing, and he was on the the body that causes the head In high school and col- junior golf team. Joseph went Livermore; (925) 447-4549. ogist, and Shelby McGinnis, to Granada High School in Visitation starts 10 a.m., fol- a Stanford physical therapist. and brain to move rapidly legiate sports, she noted, it is Livermore, Calif., where he lowed by a mass at 11 a.m. Both Bhalla and McGin- back and forth. vital to remove players who played on the high school golf The reception will be held nis have extensive experi- “This sudden movement are even suspected of having team and football team. immediately following at the can cause the brain to bounce experienced a concussion. St. Charles Parish Hall. ence dealing with concus- In 1980, he started work- sions and other injuries of around or twist in the skull, A new concussion on top ing for Bechtel Engineering creating chemical changes of an unhealed older one is as an engineering project Keith Charles Peeso the brain. They spoke at Liver- in the brain and sometimes considered medically very manager. He later worked May 6, 1968 – Sept. 8, 2019 stretching and damaging dangerous. for General Electric and had more’s Bankhead Theater. On Sunday, Sept. 8, Keith Their presentation kicked off brain cells.” Not only in the U.S. but in the opportunity to travel the Charles Peeso, devoted hus- world! Joseph ended his ca- a new Stanford ValleyCare Concussions happen to athletic programs around the band and father of three, Born near Freedom, Okla., every age group and can oc- world, the general rule has reer working for Westing- passed away at the age of 51. in the middle of the Dust Speaker Series, which will house Electric where he was continue into 2020 at the cur in the most unlikely of become, “When in doubt, sit Bowl, the family moved situations. them out.” In other words, if the manager in charge of around Oklahoma, New Mex- Bankhead. removing and installing fuel ico, and Kansas – wherever People often hold mis- McGinnis once treated there is any uncertainty, get rods to nuclear power plants the parents could find work as a concussed young woman the player off the field and to internationally. Joseph was a conceptions about concus- school teachers. They settled sion, McGinnis said. Among who had been struck in the a physician for evaluation. dedicated employee who had in Wichita when Harold was head by a full bottle of Ga- Baseline screening pro- a great knowledge of the work the most common is believ- 11. He graduated from East ing that losing consciousness torade thrown by another grams are commonly avail- he did throughout his life. High School in 1952, Okla- Joseph was a loving father, indicates the seriousness of spectator. able today for athletes before homa Baptist University in For two reasons, young the start of a competitive son, brother, uncle, cousin, 1955, and Southern Baptist the injury. and friend to all. He is sur- “The reality,” she said, “is children are considered most season. Theological Seminary, in vulnerable to concussion. Athletes are tested for vived by his two sons Eric and Louisville, Ky., in 1959. He that the loss of consciousness Cameron, his father Charles was ordained a minister that has no real impact on your Learning to walk, they are performance in vision, bal- Lennier, his mother Marga- same year. He received Privi- prone to falls that shake or ance, reaction times and ret Curtis, brothers Chuck long-term recovery and is lege of Call into the United more a result of the way your strike their heads, and they other functions so that fol- and Dave, nieces Amber and Keith was born on May 6, Church of Christ in 1965. have yet to develop protec- lowing some future head Tayler, nephew Christopher, brain has been hit and the 1968, to Joseph and Myrna Harold’s 60 years of min- location of the hit than the tive myelin coatings that will injury, medical personnel and by several aunts, uncles (Jagosz) Peeso. On Oct. 21, istry included pastorates in and cousins. We will miss you severity of it.” grow around brain tissue will be able to repeat the tests 1995, he married Christine Houston; Biloxi, Mississippi; through about age 25. to look for any deterioration. Joey! You will forever be in Lynn Zahnow, his high school Pflugerville, Texas; Sedg- On the other hand, con- our hearts! cussion almost always af- Next after young chil- Stanford ValleyCare has sweetheart. Together they wick, Kansas; and Foster dren, in McGinnis’s view, been conducting baseline A Celebration for Life will have raised three sons, Joshua City, California. He also was fects vision, and a simple test be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Charles (20), Bryan Eugene Chaplain at Western State of whether someone’s eyes are adolescents, a group testing for local school dis- Sept. 29, at Las Positas Golf (18) and Zachary Keith (13). Hospital, a psychiatric facil- can smoothly track left to likely to engage in sports, tricts for several years using Course in Livermore, Calif., Keith graduated from Hill- ity near Bolivar, Tennessee. but also prone to risk-taking a range of tests with names by invitation only. right motion of the finger can sdale High School in San Harold completed 5 units of help make it clear whether in cars and elsewhere. A like ImPact, King-Devick Mateo in 1987, and joined Clinical Pastoral Education concussion has occurred. third group of concern is the and COBALT. Kathleen Mae Shay the Army. After three years of in Tennessee, South Caro- A video study of football elderly, who are often sus- McGinnis considers them Sept. 24, 1934 – Sept. 14, 2019 service, he joined the National lina, and Texas. Additionally, ceptible because of declining highly valuable. As Bhalla Guard, and soon after served Harold worked for Protes- players who were slow to get Kathleen Mae Shay, 85, up after a hard hit showed muscle strength, reduced pointed out in an email, the was born on Sept. 24, 1934, a tour of duty in the Persian tant Charities of Houston in sensation in their feet and brains of young athletes are Gulf War. In 1995, he joined the inner city; for the U.S. that every one of them was in Rushville, Neb., and passed poor eyesight. constantly developing and away in Livermore, Calif., the California Highway Pa- Department of Justice, Com- later diagnosed as having trol, beginning the career munity Relations Service, as experienced a concussion. Also, in the elderly, medi- changing, so the tests should surrounded by her loving cations may contribute to be done annually to make family and husband of 65 he always dreamed of. In Mississippi Field Director; for “You guys know what years, Harry. March 2014, he became a the United Church of Christ I’m talking about,” McGin- loss of balance. The use of results valid. Sergeant, and in August of 17/76 Achievement Fund; and nis said. There is bounc- blood thinners can make The ValleyCare Speaker 2016, a motorcycle Sergeant. as Chaplain for the Depart- ing up right after a hit and head injuries more danger- Series is sponsored by Val- He was proud of each of these ment of Veterans Affairs in ous. leyCare Charitable Founda- accomplishments, and he Livermore, Calif. “then there is the opposite of that.” A player stays on Knowing what symptoms tion. In January, Dr. Marion especially loved being on the Harold married Rev. Ro- to look for from a possible Buckwalter will speak on the motorcycle. berta McReynolds in 1979. the ground, holds or shakes Keith’s greatest joy in life They enjoyed traveling, his head, “tries to figure out concussion is important, but aftermath of stroke. In May, was spending time with his particularly three pulpit ex- what is going on — that is the results are often ambigu- Dr. Jake Scott will discuss sons and his wife. He was changes in Edinburgh, Scot- something you want to pay ous at best. the rise and threat of antibi- an avid fisherman and sailor, land; Bromley near London; Sometimes, immediate otic resistant bacteria. and they spent a lot of time and near Belfast, Northern together on the water. He Ireland. They also traveled also passed along his passion to Israel/Palestine, learning for motorcycles, trucks, dirt about peacemaking efforts VALLEY LINK bikes, and building and fixing there. Harold loved to keep up (Continued from first page) Being a longtime resident things, and his boys are prov- with friends and family, and of Livermore for 46 years, ing that these lessons have adopted photography, cars, been well learned. airplanes, and basketball as Bay Area bridge toll money. rail. But a three-mile tunnel county sales tax, which would Kathleen made many long- Valley Link is seeking and straightened passenger need a 55% supermajority for time friends and was active Keith was preceded in hobbies. in local organizations, char- death by his father Joseph, his A memorial service will be an additional $600 million tracks along the Altamont approval, instead of the usual ity events, P.E.O., Red Hat grandparents, his niece Sandi held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at from Faster Bay Area for Corridor would allow trains 66.7% in most of California. Society, and Sirettes Women’s and several aunts and uncles. 10:30 a.m., at Niles Discovery completing a 10-mile stretch to run at 125 miles an hour, The Bay Area was given a Social Group. She was a He is survived by his wife Church, 36600 Niles Blvd. , rail along the I-580 corridor. shaving off 15 minutes each special dispensation by the dedicated parishioner of Saint Christine, his three sons Josh, Fremont, CA 94536. All are The project would connect way for commuters travel- legislature, provided certain Charles Borromeo Catholic Bryan and Zach, his mother welcome. Memorial gifts may the East Dublin/Pleasanton ing between East Dublin/ provisions are followed. They Myrna, sister Karen, sis- be sent to Niles Discovery Church in Livermore. station to a future transit Pleasanton and San Joaquin include forming watchdog Kathleen and Harry were ter Kristi and her husband Church, designated for St. Jeff (Plaskett), mother and James Orphan School, Kenya. station at Isabel Avenue in County, according to Tree. committees to oversee that married October 24, 1954. Livermore, and place a sta- Valley Link wants $1.1 bil- the money is spent the way They decided to start a fam- ily, and for a brief time lived tion at Greenville Road. It lion from Faster Bay Area to voters expect. Voters could in Long Beach, Calif., then would cost an estimated $1.2 pay for that plan. decide in November 2020. Honor Your Departed SM billion. Valley Link is also asking Toll roads could also pro- moved to Anaheim, Calif. Hospice | Home Health They eventually moved to Valley Link also wants for another $200 million vide funding. Cypress, Calif., for many As a non-profit agency serving the Tri-Valley Faster Bay Area to contribute for station and equipment Faster Bay Area is led by years, and finally settled in for 40 years, Hope Hospice relies on donations to its long-term plan. The first upgrades in the Bay Area the Silicon Valley Leadership Livermore in 1972 where phase of the Altamont Cor- that are ACE-related to the Group, the Bay Area Council they continued to raise their to help provide end-of-life care and support to all who need it. If your family is designating ridor would run from Green- Altamont Corridor. and the San Francisco Bay four children. ville Station to Mountain Faster Bay Area has not Area Planning and Urban Kathleen enjoyed employ- charitable donations in memory of a departed ment outside the household House Station at the Alam- firmed up its plan to do the Research Association. and worked for many years as loved one, please consider Hope Hospice. eda/San Joaquin County line. work by 2040. Its organizers The San Joaquin Council an Administrative Specialist Your generosity will allow us to continue It would provide a universal are still looking into the polit- of Governments is consider- for a variety of companies providing excellent care, grief support, and passenger rail infrastructure ical and financial feasibility. ing putting a measure on the before finally settling at the caregiver education to the local community. that wouldn’t have to share They are examining how the ballot in 2022 for Valley Link Lawrence Livermore Na- tracks with freight lines. public would react to differ- in San Joaquin County, Tree tional Laboratory until her 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 94568 The current infrastructure ent ways of paying for it. noted. retirement in 2000. isn’t designed for high-speed One idea involves a nine- Kathleen participated in (925) 829-8770 | HopeHospice.com many activities and enjoyed her hobbies. Some of her fa- Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. IRS Tax ID# 94-2576059 10 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

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city-school liaison commit- awareness campaign. nicotine, which the Surgeon tee. Miller, who sits on the In June, the Livermore General has said is an ad- committee with Maher, said City Council banned fla- dictive substance. Warnings the city council members vored e-cigarettes, citing on e-cigarettes say that, too. want the city’s Youth Com- their appeal to young people. A severe lung illness mission to take the lead. It In response, e-cigarette in- linked to the use of e-cig- could research data about dustry leader Juul Labs Inc. arettes is blamed for six the problem and map out a collected enough signatures deaths in the U.S. and hun- direction for future actions. to place a referendum seek- dreds of cases have been re- Miller pointed out that ing to overturn the city’s ported in 36 states, including if the city bans e-cigarettes, ban on the March 3, 2020 California, according to the they could face a referendum ballot. San Francisco in June Centers for Disease Control. seeking to overturn it, or also banned the sales and The American Lung As- the city might even face a distribution of e-cigarettes to sociation has warned that lawsuit. teens and children. Juul, with e-cigarettes are not safe. Governments across the headquarters in San Fran- The FDA is stepping up country are beginning to cisco, mounted a campaign campaigns to educate youth crack down on youth vap- to challenge that ban and so about the dangers, and the ing and the sale of e-ciga- far has collected about $4.5 Trump administration on rettes. In California, Gov. million for that purpose, ac- Sept. 11 announced its inten- In four years, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), developed at LLNL, will Gavin Newsom on Monday cording to Forbes Magazine tion to remove most flavored begin the most powerful sky survey ever undertaken. (Photo - Farrin Abbott/SLAC announced he will launch E-cigarettes were de- e-cigarettes — considered National Accelerator Laboratory) a state-sponsored public signed to wean smokers more attractive to teenagers awareness campaign about away from tobacco ciga- — from the marketplace. Colorado-based Ball Aero- The assembly also in- there are bound to be chal- the health dangers, and put rettes and their smoke and Only tobacco-flavored vapes space and its Tucson-based cludes a set of filters to cover lenges,” Wolfe said. “Every $20 million into a vaping tars, but they still contain would be sold. subcontractor Arizona Opti- six wavelength-bands, all in stage was crucial and carried cal Systems. their final mechanical mount. great risk. You are working Mounted together in a Livermore focused on with a piece of glass more carbon fiber structure, the the design, then delegated than five feet in diameter two lenses were shipped fabrication to industry ven- and only four inches thick. from Tucson. They arrived dors, although the filters will Any mishandling, shock or after a 17-hour truck journey be placed into the interface accident can result in damage intact at the SLAC National mounts at the lab before be- to the lens. The lens is a work Accelerator Laboratory in ing shipped to SLAC for final of craftsmanship and we are Menlo Park. integration into the camera. all rightly proud of it.” SLAC is managing the The 8.4-meter LSST is ex- “When I joined LLNL, I overall design and fabrica- pected to make digital images had no idea that it would lead tion, as well as the sub-com- of the entire visible southern to the opportunity to deliver ponent integration and final sky every few nights, reveal- first-of-a-kind optics to a assembly of the $168 mil- ing unprecedented details first-of-a-kind telescope,” lion, 3,200-megapixel digital of the universe and helping he added. “From production camera. It’s now more than unravel some of its greatest of the largest precision lens 90 percent complete and due mysteries. known, to coating of the larg- to be finished by early 2021. During a decade, LSST est precision bandpass filters, In addition to SLAC and will be able to detect about 20 the LSST optics have set a LLNL, the team building billion galaxies — the first new standard.” the camera involves an in- time a telescope will observe Livermore’s involvement ternational collaboration of more galaxies than there are in LSST started around 2001. universities and labs, includ- people on Earth. It will cre- It was spurred by the scien- ing the Paris-based Centre ate a time-lapse “movie” of tific interest of LLNL as- National de la Recherche the sky. trophysicist Kem Cook, a Scientifique and Brookhaven Its data will be sent out member of the Lab team that National Laboratory. to astronomers around the previously led the search for “The success of the fabri- world in such an intense galactic dark matter in the cation of this unique optical stream that new methods are form of Massive Compact assembly is a testament to being developed to manage Halo Objects, MACHOs, the LLNL’s world-leading exper- the flow. whimsically named coun- tise in large optics, built on The information will help terpart to other dark matter decades of experience in the researchers study the forma- candidates called WIMPs. construction of the world’s tion of galaxies, track poten- Participation in LSST largest and most powerful tially hazardous asteroids, quickly centered on the Lab’s laser systems,” said physicist observe exploding stars, and expertise in large optics, built Scot Olivier, who helped better understand the elusive over decades of develop- manage Livermore’s involve- dark matter and dark energy ing the world’s largest laser ment in the project for more that together make up 95 systems. than a decade. percent of the universe. Starting in 2002, LLNL He said without the dedi- The telescope’s camera optical scientist Seppala, who cated and exceptional work is the size of a small car and helped design the National of LLNL optical scientists weighs more than three tons. Ignition Facility, made a se- Lynn Seppala and Brian Bau- It will capture full-sky im- ries of design improvements man, and engineers Vincent ages at such high resolution that led to the 2005 baseline Riot, Scott Winters and Justin that it would take 1,500 high- design. Wolfe, spanning nearly two definition television screens This consisted of three decades, the LSST camera to display just one picture. mirrors, the two largest in optics, including the world’s Research scientists aren’t the same plane so they could largest precision lens, would the only ones who will have be fabricated from the same not be the reality they are access to the LSST data. piece of glass. The design today. Anyone with a computer will includes three large lenses “Riot’s contributions to be able to simulate flying and a set of six filters that LSST also go far beyond through the universe, past ob- define the color of the images the camera optics. As the jects 100 million times fainter recorded by the 3.2-gigapixel current project manager for than can be observed with camera detector. the LSST camera, Riot is a the unaided eye. The proj- Construction on LSST principal figure in the suc- ect will provide a platform started in 2014 on El Peñon, cessful development of this so students and the public a peak 8,800 feet high along major scientific instrument can participate in scientific the Cerro Pachón ridge in that is poised to revolution- discovery. the Andes Mountains. It’s ize the field of astronomy,” Riot, who started on the located 220 miles north of Olivier said. LSST project in 2008, ini- Santiago, Chile. LSST Director Steven tially managed the camera Financial support for Kahn, a physicist at Stan- optics fabrication planning. LSST comes from the Na- ford University and SLAC, In 2013, he became the LSST tional Science Foundation, said Livermore has played a deputy camera manager and the U.S. Department of En- significant technical role in was promoted to full camera ergy’s Office of Science, and the camera and a historically project manager three years private funding raised by the important role in the tele- ago. Since 2017, he’s worked LSST Corporation. scope design. at LLNL and at SLAC on The National Science Livermore’s researchers special assignment. Foundation-funded LSST made essential contributions “There are important chal- Project Office for construc- not only to the optical design lenges getting everything to- tion was established as an of LSST’s lenses and mirrors, gether for the LSST camera,” operating center under the but also to the way it will Riot said. “We’re receiving management of the Asso- survey the sky and how it will all of these expensive parts ciation of Universities for compensate for atmospheric that people have been work- Research in Astronomy. The turbulence and gravity. ing on for years and they all DOE-funded effort to build LLNL personnel led the have to fit together.” the LSST camera is managed Camp Parks in Dublin hosted “Western Sky,” a joint training exercise with U.S. procurement and delivery of He and Wolfe, an LLNL by the SLAC National Ac- Navy Reserve and Army Reserve medical personnel participation, on Sept. 14 the camera’s optical assem- optical engineer and the celerator Laboratory. and 15. Officials were on hand from Camp Parks and the 352nd Combat Support blies, which include the two LSST camera optics subsys- The camera system for Hospital (CSH). The Navy Reserve Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) out of Camp big, completed lenses and a tems manager, are pleased LSST, including the three Pendleton, Calif., conducted the mass-casualty exercise during which casualties third still to be completed. that the world’s largest opti- lenses and six filters designed were triaged, assessed and treated in a mobile aid facility, then medevacked aboard That lens, at 2.3 feet (72 cal lens has overcome hur- by LLNL researchers and a Navy Seahawk multi-mission helicopter out of Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. The centimeters) in diameter, is dles. built by industrial partners, medevac exercises concluded two weeks of classroom and internal training that expected to be delivered to “Any time you undertake will be shipped to Chile in SLAC within a month. an activity for the first time, early 2021. began in early September. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

business is conducted by an ing business as: Digital Media gust 9, 2024. The Independent, a Joint Venture. The date on Services, 1260 Gusty Loop, tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. October 28, 2014. Signature LEGAL NOTICES individual. The date on which Studios, 4695 Chabot Dr. Suite Legal No. 4621 Published Aug which the registrant first com- Unit 3, Livermore, CA 94550. of Registrant/s/: Courtney Pe- the registrant first commenced 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2019. menced to transact business , is hereby registered to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS terson, Secretary. This state- FOR INFORMATION to transact business under the is hereby registered to the under the fictitious business following owner(s): Lessette NAME STATEMENT ment was filed with the County PLACING fictitious business name(s) following owner(s): CRJ En- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name(s) listed above: N/A. Sig- Maldonado, 1260 Gusty Loop, FILE NO. 562442 Clerk of Alameda on August LEGAL NOTICES listed above: August 7, 2019. terprises, LLC, 281 Turquoise NAME STATEMENT nature of Registrant/s/: Steve Livermore, CA 94550. This The following person(s) doing 19, 2019. Expires August Call 925-243-8000 Signature of Registrant/s/: Brit- Way, Livermore, CA 94550. FILE NO. 561658 Daniels, General Partner. This business is conducted by an business as: Peterson Automo- 19, 2024. The Independent, tany Nunes, Owner. This state- This business is conducted The following person(s) doing statement was filed with the Individual. The date on which tive and Tire, 5777 Southfront Legal No. 4624 Published FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County by a Limited Liability Com- business as: D & D Holdings, 14 County Clerk of Alameda on the registrant first commenced Road, Livermore, CA 94551, is September 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Alameda on August pany. The date on which the California Ave, Pleasanton, CA July 29, 2019. Expires July 29, to transact business under the hereby registered to the follow- FILE NO. 562032 7, 2019. Expires August 7, registrant first commenced to 94566, is hereby registered to 2024. The Independent, Legal fictitious business name(s) ing owner(s) Peterson Automo- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing 2024. The Independent, Legal transact business under the the following owner(s): Lorraine No. 4622 Published Aug 29, listed above: N/A. Signature tive and Tire, 5777 Southfront NAME STATEMENT business as: The Sleek Peach No. 4620 Published Aug 29, fictitious business name(s) Norma Brunell, 2390 Fernwood September 5, 12, 19, 2019. of Registrant/s/: Lessette Mal- Road, Livermore, CA 94551. FILE NO. 562441 Co., 101 E Vineyard Ave, Ste September 5, 12, 19, 2019. listed above: N/A. Signature Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513, donado, Owner. This state- This business is conducted The following person(s) do- 111, Livermore, CA 94550, of Registrant/s/: Clinton R. Steve Daniels, 2449 Skylark FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County by a Corporation. The date ing business as: Beets Hos- is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Johnson, Managing Member. Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566, NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Alameda on August on which the registrant first pitality Group, 316 Stealth following owner(s): Brittany NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with Keith Daniels 5355 PLeasant FILE NO. 562829 27, 2019. Expires August 27, commenced to transact busi- Court, Livermore, CA 94551, Nunes, 778 Wimbledon Lane, FILE NO. 562154 the County Clerk of Alameda Hill Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588. The following person(s) do- 2024. The Independent, Legal ness under the fictitious busi- is hereby registered to the Livermore, CA 94551. This The following person(s) do- on August 9, 2019. Expires Au- This business is conducted by ing business as: Bossette No. 4623 Published Sep- ness name(s) listed above: following owner(s): Beets Ca- SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 11

tering Inc., 316 Stealth Court, on August 27, 2019. Expires Shop, 3. www.monamourgift- to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Adopt a new best friend panies. Check with the local that they are not licensed by Livermore, CA 94551. This August 27, 2024. The Inde- shop.com, 2152 Carbondale fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT TVAR Better Business Bureau before the Contractors State License business is conducted by a pendent, Legal No. 4628 Cir. Dublin, CA 94568, is listed above: N/A. Signature FILE NO. 562552 Tri-Valley Animal you send money or fees. Read Board.” Corporation. The date on which September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. hereby registered by the follow- of Registrant/s/: Katherine A. The following person(s) doing Rescue and understand any contracts REAL ESTATE the registrant first commenced ing owner(s): Shanti Manasa Keller, Owner. This statement business as: Pawsitive Affect, before you sign. Shop around to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Kondepudi, 2152 Carbondale was filed with the County Clerk 4237 Tamur CT, Pleasanton, Our current weekly adoption for rates. Sweet Manteca home of ex- fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT Cir. Dublin, CA 94568. This of Alameda on September CA 94566 is hereby registered events include: Lab worker, safe cul-de-sac, listed above: October 20, 2008. FILE NO. 562977 business is conducted by an 9, 2019. Expires September by the following owner(s): TO PLACE 1-story, 3 bdrm/2bath, front Signature of Registrant/s/: The following person(s) doing Individual. The date on which 9, 2024.The Independent, Kevin Metz, , 4237 Tamur CT, Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at CLASSIFIED AD open & back enclosed porch. Read Phillips, CEO. This state- business as: Palm event Cen- the registrant first commenced Legal No. 4635 September Pleasanton, CA 94566. This Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. Call (925)243-8000 100% redone, clean, vacant, ment was filed with the County ter, 1184 Vineyard Ave, Pleas- to transact business under the 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. business is conducted by an The location is Delucchi Park, ready to move in. Retire or take Clerk of Alameda on August anton, CA 94566, is hereby fictitious business name(s) Individual. The date on which 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am MERCHANDISE the ACE in Manteca. $375 K. 19, 2019. Expires August 19, registered by the following listed above: N/A. Signature of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the registrant first commenced to 1:00pm. 114) FOR SALE Call 209-823-5593 w/voicemail. 2024.The Independent, Legal owner(s): Beets Catering Inc., Registrant/s/: Shanti Manasa NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens No. 4625 Published Sep- 316 Stealth CT, Livermore, CA, Kondepudi, Owner. This state- FILE NO. 563327 fictitious business name(s) at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 168)LAND FOR SALE tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. 94551. This business is con- ment was filed with the County The following person(s) do- listed above: N/A. Signature dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to YARD SALES 170) LAND FOR RENT ducted by a Corporation. The Clerk of Alameda on Septem- ing business as: QCR, 11501 of Registrant/s/: Kevin Metz, 3pm. 18) FREE SECTION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS date on which the registrant ber 5, 2019. Expires Septem- Dublin Blvd #200, Dublin, CA Founder. This statement Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / Free Pine & Oak Wood NAME STATEMENT first commenced to transact ber 5, 2024.The Independent, 94568, is hereby registered by was filed with the County ORG, to see adoptable ani- DUPLEX / APT RENTAL FILE NO. 562435 business under the fictitious Legal No. 4632 September the following owner(s): Robert Clerk of Alameda on August mals, volunteer opportunities, You cut & haul it The following person(s) doing business name(s) listed above: 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. Guzman, 11501 Dublin Blvd 20, 2019. Expires August and how to donate. Lots of Pine cones, too 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- business as: Casa Real, 410 October 20, 2008. Signature #200, Dublin, CA 94568. This 20, 2024. The Independent, Please call ALS TO SHARE (408)897-3156 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton, CA of Registrant/s/: George Phil- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by a Legal No. 4639 September Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL 94566, is hereby registered to lips, Secretary. This statement NAME STATEMENT Corporation. The date on which 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2019. RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- SPACE the following owner(s): Beets was filed with the County FILE NO. 562663 the registrant first commenced ter, and Instagram. 127) LOST/ FOUND Catering Inc., 316 Stealth Clerk of Alameda on August The following person(s) doing to transact business under the CLASSIFIEDS Inland Valley Publishing Co. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION NOTICES / Court, Livermore, CA 94551. 30, 2019. Expires August business as: Martin, Froe- fictitious business name(s) Client Code:04126-00001 Cat & kitten adoptions now at ANNOUNCEMENTS This business is conducted by a 30, 2024.The Independent, schner & Associates, 14300 listed above: N/A. Signature ANIMALS Re: Legal Notice for the new Livermore Petco on 155) NOTICES Corporation. The date on which Legal No. 4629 September Mines Road, Livermore, CA of Registrant/s/: Robert Guz- Classified Ads Saturdays from 10:00AM to the registrant first commenced 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. 94550, is hereby registered by man, President. This statement 2) CATS/ DOGS “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- The Federal Fair Housing Act, 2:30PM. We have many ador- to transact business under the the following owner(s): Jea- was filed with the County Clerk fornia law requires that contrac- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, able, tame kittens that have fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS nette Froeschner,14300 Mines of Alameda on September tors taking jobs that total $500 of 1964, and state law prohibit for adoption information con- been tested for FIV & FELV, listed above: February 8, 2007. NAME STATEMENT Road, Livermore, CA 94550. 11, 2019. Expires September or more (labor and/or materials) advertisements for housing and tact Valley Humane Society at altered & vaccinated. We also Signature of Registrants/s/: FILE NO. 562809 This business is conducted by 11, 2024.The Independent, be licensed by the Contractors employment that contain any (925)426-8656 have adult cats & ranch cats for Read Phillips, CEO. This state- The following person(s) doing a Married Couple. The date on Legal No. 4636 September State License Board. State law preference, limitation or dis- adoption. ment was filed with the County business as: Salon Saavy, 437 which the registrant first com- 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2019. also requires that contractors crimination based on protected Clerk of Alameda on August Division St, Pleasanton, CA menced to transact business EMPLOYMENT include their license numbers classes, including race, color, 19, 2019. Expires August 19, 94566, is hereby registered by under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on all advertising. Check your religion, sex, handicap, familial 2024.The Independent, Legal the following owner(s): Salon name(s) listed above: Sep- NAME STATEMENT 65) HELP WANTED contractor’s status at www. status or national origin. IVPC No. 4626 Published Sep- Saavy, 437 Division St, Pleas- tember 3, 2014. Signature of FILE NO. 563273 cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB does not knowingly accept any 57) SERVICES tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. anton, CA 94566. This busi- Registrant/s/: Jeanette Froe- The following person(s) doing (2752). Unlicensed persons advertisements that are in vio- ness is conducted by a Corpo- schner, Executive Director. business as: DB Consulting, BE WARY of out of area com taking jobs less than $500 must lation of the law.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ration. The date on which the This statement was filed with 2716 Cellars CT, Livermore, state in their advertisements

NAME STATEMENT registrant first commenced to the County Clerk of Alameda CA 94550, is hereby regis- FILE NO. 562476 transact business under the fic- on August 22, 2019. Expires tered by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- titious business name(s) listed August 22, 2024. The Indepen- Greg Beck, 2716 Cellars CT, ing business as: Blue Water above: October 1996. Signa- dent, Legal No. 4633 Septem- Livermore, CA 94550. This Builders, 1686 2nd Street, ture of Registrant/s/: Mariano ber 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. business is conducted by an Livermore, CA 94550, is Saavedra Jr., President. This Individual. The date on which hereby registered by the fol- statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the registrant first commenced lowing owner(s): Steve A. County Clerk of Alameda on NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the Kauffman, 317 Brandy CT. August 27, 2019. Expires Au- FILE NO. 563053 fictitious business name(s) Valley Springs, CA 95252. This gust 27, 2024.The Indepen- The following person(s) doing listed above: August 19. Sig- business is conducted by an dent, Legal No. 4630 Septem- business as: Lonzo Designs, nature of Registrant/s/: Greg individual. The date on which ber 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. 947 Via Del Paz, Livermore, Beck, Owner. This statement the registrant first commenced CA 94550, is hereby registered was filed with the County Clerk Cherie Doyle Leslie Faught to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): Joan of Alameda on September 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT Schafle. This business is con- 9, 2019. Expires September listed above: 1981. Signature FILE NO. 563093 ducted by an Individual. The 9, 2024.The Independent, [email protected] [email protected] of Registrant/s/: Steve Kauff- The following person(s) do- date on which the registrant Legal No. 4637 September compass.com lesliefaught.com man, Owner. This statement ing business as: Golden City first commenced to transact 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2019. DRE # 01950716 DRE # 01027778 was filed with the County Construction, 43082 Christy business under the fictitious Clerk of Alameda on August St, Fremont, CA 94538, is business name(s) listed above: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 19, 2019. Expires August 19, hereby registered by the fol- September 4, 2019. Signa- NAME STATEMENT 2024.The Independent, Legal lowing owner(s): Yunshen ture of Registrant/s/: Joan FILE NO. 563317 Linda Futral Kat Gaskins No. 4627 Published Aug 29, Guo, 1359 Saratoga Ave #1, E. Schafle, Sole Proprietor, The following person(s) doing 925.980.3561 925.963.7940 September 5, 12, 119, 2019. San Jose, CA 95129. This Designer. This statement was business as: D Transporter [email protected] [email protected] business is conducted by an filed with the County Clerk LLC, 51 Murdell Lane #66, lindafutral.com katgaskins.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The date on which of Alameda on September Livermore, CA 94550 is hereby DRE # 01257605 DRE # 01137199 NAME STATEMENT the registrant first commenced 4, 2019. Expires September registered by the following FILE NO. 562821 to transact business under the 4, 2024.The Independent, owner(s): D Transporter LLC, The following person(s) doing fictitious business name(s) Legal No. 4634 September 51 Murdell Lane #66, Liver- business as: Subway 69104, listed above: N/A. Signature 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. more, CA 94550. This business Gail Henneberry Gina Huggins 3022 W. Jack Londing Blvd, of Registrant/s/: Younshen is conducted by a Limited Li- 925.640.3762 Livermore, CA 94551, is here- Guo, Officer. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ability Company. The date on 925.980.1900 by registered by the following was filed with the County Clerk NAME STATEMENT which the registrant first com- [email protected] [email protected] owner(s): R & V Foods Inc., of Alameda on September FILE NO. 563264 menced to transact business compass.com compass.com 3852 Antonini Way, Pleasan- 5, 2019. Expires September The following person(s) do- under the fictitious business DRE # 00693908 DRE # 01243739 ton, CA 94566. This business 5, 2024. The Independent, ing business as: My Office name(s) listed above: N/A. Sig- is conducted by a Corporation. Legal No. 4631 September Services, 730 Murdell Lane, nature of Registrant/s/: Erika The date on which the regis- 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2019. Livermore, CA 94550, is Quiroz, Manager. This state- trant first commenced to trans- hereby registered by the fol- ment was filed with the County Kelly King Susan Kuramoto act business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner(s): Katherine Clerk of Alameda on Septem- 925.455.5464 408.316.0278 business name(s) listed above: NAME STATEMENT A. Keller, 730 Murdell Lane, ber 11, 2019. Expires Septem- [email protected] [email protected] N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: FILE NO. 563148-563150 Livermore, CA 94550. This ber 11, 2024. The Independent, compass.com compass.com Varinder K Dhillon, President. The following person(s) doing business is conducted by an Legal No. 4638 September DRE # 01142949 DRE # 01199727 This statement was filed with business as: 1. Shree Gifts N Individual. The date on which 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2019. the County Clerk of Alameda Novelties, 2. 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To Place Your Ad, Call or Email: Pleasanton/Livermore Valley Sara Owen at (925)243-8001 [email protected] 900 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 | 925.251.1111 12 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 INITIATIVE (Continued from first page) Specific Plan and Develop- • Puts 3-story affordable (the City's plan) that was tencies will require more ment Code. Although the housing off the park, not on based upon months of ef- public hearings resulting in same elements are shown in it, as well as on Pacific Av- fort, which included recom- years of delays and millions both plans – park, parking, enue (Council Plan includes mendations from downtown of dollars more than the If it has special meaning for you, hotel, retail, residential and 4-story apartments); development experts, input City's plan. cultural – their location, size • Allows for a resort, des- from thousands of Liver- The key to the Approved why not frame it? and nature are different. tination wine-country hotel more residents and com- Downtown Plan is that it We can frame just about anything! Rebuttal arguments must west of Livermore Avenue munity stakeholders, and balances all of the com- be submitted to the Liver- with more rooms, greater tax the integration of those ideas peting priorities that were more City Clerk by 5 p.m. revenue and more economic by professional Livermore important to residents and package DEALS on Sept. 20. benefits for existing busi- city-planning staff. The Ap- stakeholders. Up to 11 X 14 $39.99 Argument in Favor nesses than the Council's proved Plan is a plan by the Paid signature gatherers Up to 16 X 20 $59.99 Plan; people, for the people. This deceived voters into sign- Of Measure: • Adds to Livermore's cannot be said for the initia- ing petitions by promising Up to 18 X 24 $69.99 The Central Park Plan is cultural hub by encouraging tive, nor the drawing that more open space and more Up to 22 X 28 $79.99 a once-in-a-lifetime chance a black box theater and sci- accompanies it. parking. However, a recent Up to X $ to create something truly ence center; • This initiative will triple analysis concluded that the 24 36 99.99 special in Livermore's down- • And provides for inter- the current housing densities initiative provides less open town. esting shops and restaurants in the downtown to 150 units space and less available Packages include your choice Placed on the ballot by al- along Livermore Avenue, per acre. parking than the Approved of Selected Frames, most 7,000 Livermore voters creating a connection with • It will harm First Street Downtown Plan – 3.32 acres and designed by noted archi- existing First Street busi- merchants by eliminating of public open space versus one Acid Free Mat, Regular Glass tects with deep Livermore nesses. their parking and back pa- 2.37 acres in the central and Fitting. roots, the Central Park Plan In keeping with Liver- tios, instead replacing them park drawing. Additionally, creates a centerpiece worthy more’s traditional down- with micro-unit, shared the City's plan has 70 more 1912 2nd St. Downtown Livermore of the community. Simply town, the Central Park Plan housing. available parking spaces 925-443-3388 put, the Central Park Plan limits the height of any • The initiative is vague versus the initiative. wayupartandframe.com provides better parks and building to three stories. and deceptive. For example, In summary, if this initia- SINCE 1968 Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm better parking, for a better In the past, Livermore it allows the proposed park- tive passes, the result will be Livermore. voters successfully fought ing lot next to the Bankhead higher density housing, less The Plan: for urban growth bound- to be replaced with other available parking, less open • Creates a signature ary initiatives to block ur- uses, including another per- space, and more delays and 3-acre Central Park stretch- ban sprawl from destroying forming arts theater. costs. ing from the Bankhead Park the surrounding vineyards, • The initiative does not Move Livermore forward Plaza to L Street, with a real ranchlands and scenic hills. match the widely circulated by voting “No” on the initia- park, larger than the Council This time, residents can join drawing, and the inconsis- tive. Plan, activated with tables together to create an inspir- under trees; ing Central Park enlivened • Retains Stockmen's by recreational, cultural and Park, an open grassy area commercial destinations at that can support events and the very heart of the com- provide seating for perfor- munity. mances on an outdoor stage; Argument Opposing • Constructs convenient parking where most needed, Measure: Alberto Garcia near Livermore Avenue, the The elected City Council city's entertainment center, urges a "No" vote on this Barnett Plumbing is honored to recognize Alberto Garcia providing 316 more park- initiative. If approved, this and his 10-year anniversary with our company. Alberto ing spaces than the Council initiative will invalidate the joined Barnett Plumbing in its early years and immedi- Plan; Approved Downtown Plan ately set the standard for what it means to be a team player. Whether it is taking on a last-minute call at the end of the day, or lending a second set of hands to one of his teammates, Alberto is always looking out for his Livermore Knights of Columbus coworkers and searching for ways to lighten their load. His commitment to our team is eclipsed only by his com- Help Disabled Youth and Adults mitment to his family. Whether it’s going on family walks and bike rides, or building his kids’ Halloween costumes, The Livermore Knights of Columbus Council, in partner- Alberto’s love for his family is unmistakable. ship with the St. Michael Parish and the American Wheel- chair Mission, raised over $20,000 to deliver brand new, free We are grateful to have him as a part of our team. wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled youths Thank you, Alberto, for your many years of service to and adults throughout the world. Barnett Plumbing, and our community. 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Niles Canyon “Stroll and Roll” on September 22

Runners, pedestrians, hikers and bicyclists are gearing A project study completed in 2017 suggested that a 10-foot- up for the “Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll” on Sunday, Sept. wide paved pathway running mostly along the north side of 22, for which a scenic stretch of Niles Canyon Rd. between Niles Canyon Rd. would be the preferred way to enhance Sunol and Fremont will be closed to automobiles to give access to the canyon for pedestrians, bicyclists and possibly outdoor lovers exclusive access to the canyon. equestrians. Alameda County Supervisors Scott Haggerty The event is being held for the third time in four years to and Richard Valle have been leaders in the push for a Niles raise awareness about a proposed new trail through the can- Canyon recreation trail. yon that would expand public access to its forested borders, Proposals for a public trail through Niles Canyon are historic landmarks and sweeping vistas of Alameda Creek. driven by the canyon’s breathtaking scenery, which is ac- To make way for the Stroll and Roll, automobiles will cessible only via Niles Canyon Road, a winding two-lane be barred from a stretch of Niles Canyon Rd. from 7 a.m. portion of State Highway 84. Bicyclists have repeatedly to 2 p.m. During the first hour – from 7 to 8 a.m. – the road called for a trail due to safety concerns related to sharing will be open to bicyclists only to give cyclists a chance to the narrow roadway (which has no shoulder space in some traverse the winding thoroughfare unimpeded by others. sections) with automobiles. Recreation enthusiasts point Participants in the event also will have the chance to out that hiking access to the canyon is limited, and that a discuss proposals for a Niles Canyon trail with staff from trail would provide a vital link between trail networks in Alameda County and the East Bay Regional Park District. the Tri-Valley and Alameda County’s bay-front corridor.

An in-depth environmental review of the trail proposal is now being planned, with the study expected to begin early next year. Organizers of this year’s Stroll and Roll said they are preparing for as many as 10,000 people to participate. There will be free parking for participants. On the Sunol side, parking will be provided in the San Francisco Public Utili- ties Commission lot at 11600 Pleasanton Sunol Rd. On the Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll participants in previous years. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) Fremont side, parking will be provided at the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont. To learn more, visit www.84strollroll.com. 2 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Artists’ Reception Offers a Multi-Sensory Experience Livermore Chamber Awards Luncheon “Where Art & Nature touch rock surfaces, and Anne Giancola, Liver- To Be Hosted at Meet,” a new exhibit of experience the exhilaration more Valley Performing Wente Vineyards more than 60 works of art, of a live butterfly release on Arts Center’s visual arts has opened at the Bankhead the plaza. manager and exhibit cura- The Livermore Valley Gallery and will run through The exhibit reflects the tor, designed the reception Chamber of Commerce is October 28. wonders of the natural world around the theme of “Ani- hosting its annual #Liv- On Saturday, Sept. 21, a with birds, animals, flora mal, Vegetable, Mineral.” ValBiz Awards luncheon special Artists’ Reception and landscapes portrayed in In addition to the bird on Thursday, Sept. 26, at will connect the art exhibit a wide-range of mediums demonstration by Sherry Wente Vineyards, 5050 Ar- with other senses as attend- including drawings, paint- Lizardo, and informative royo Rd., Livermore. ees hear live bird sounds, ings, photographs and mixed display of fossils and min- The luncheon, the last smell plants and flowers, media works. erals by the Livermore in the Chamber’s annual summer Wine Country Lun- cheon series, was created as an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Chamber members exceling in busi- ness and contributing to the Livermore Valley com- munity's economic vitality and quality of life. “Businesses and orga- nizations in every sector power the local economy, and we look forward to showcasing the best and the brightest in each of six cat- egories with a #LivValBiz award,” said Chamber CEO Dawn Argula. The categories are: Best in Hospitality Award (Spirit of Hospitality); Dream Big Small-Business Award; Emerging New Business of the Year; Manufacturer of the Year; LVCC Achieve- ment "Awesomeness" Award; and Economic De- velopment Award. Valley Lithophiles, there Livermore. The keynote speaker will be live jazz music pro- The Bankhead Gallery is will be Catharine Baker, vided by the Tom Reynolds located in the lobby of the former California Assem- Conspiracy. theater at 2400 First St. in blymember representing the Light refreshments will Livermore. The exhibition is Tri-Valley region. Baker is be served at the free family- free and open to the public recognized for her involve- friendly event. Mondays through Wednes- ment and support of the More than 20 pieces by days, and Saturdays from business community during featured artist Bettie Goos- noon to 4 p.m. her tenure. man will be on display in A free Closing Reception Luncheon tickets are $55 the Founders Room to the will be held in conjunction for LVCC members and left of the lobby. Goosman’s with Art & Wine Intertwined their guests, and $65 for luminous watercolors have on Saturday, Oct. 19, from “not-yet” LVCC members. a rich quality of light, and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with wine To learn more, visit www. highlight the beauty of the tasting, live music and re- livermorechamber.org, or land, including views of her freshments. Many works in call (925) 447-1606. native South Africa, glori- “Where Art & Nature Meet” ous canyons of the west, or are available for sale. vineyards near her home in SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 3

Dublin’s Quarry Lane School Welcomes American Idol Finalist National Awards Program Seeks The Quarry Lane School ceptance, kindness, respect, announced that it will wel- and self-love. Being an come American Idol finalist adolescent, in and of itself, California’s Top Youth Volunteers Casey McQuillen to share presents many challenges, her inspiring music and so we’re really excited to bullying-prevention mes- host an event that recog- Now through Novem- To apply for a 2020 Pru- ample for their peers,” said who go above and beyond sage as part of her “You nizes some of the issues that ber 5, the Prudential Spirit dential Spirit of Community JoAnn Bartoletti, executive in their volunteer service.” Matter” Tour, on Thursday, may affect our students.” of Community Awards is Award, students and certifi- director of NASSP. “We’re Applications are avail- Sept. 26. The event will be held at looking for California's top ers must complete“Transports the online proud to hishonor middlelisteners level able at out spirit.prudential.com of their world The “You Matter” Tour the Quarry Lane School’s youth volunteers of the year. application by November and high school students and www.nassp.org. is an hour-long interactive campus in Dublin for 5th Students in grades 5-12 5, then submit the applica- concert of songs and stories through 12th grade stu- are invited to apply for 2020 tion for certification to theirand into his song.” – ELMORE MAGAZINE that McQuillen shares with dents. Prudential Spirit of Com- principal or head of a local students about bullying, The Quarry Lane School munity Awards if they have participating organization, self-confidence, and the is a private, secular day made meaningful contribu- such as county 4-H organi- benefits of taking risks. She school that provides an tions to their communities zation, American Red Cross is a singer/songwriter and academically rigorous and through volunteer service chapter, Girl Scout council, former American Idol con- supportive educational en- within the past 12 months. YMCA, or a Points of Light testant who has connected vironment for students en- “We’ve honored young Global Network member. with students from more tering preschool through people from three genera- Certifiers review all ap- than 100 schools through high school. The school’s tions since this program plications for their school OAKLAND her “You Matter” Tour. ethnically diverse student began, and while the world or organization, then select a “At Quarry Lane, we body consists of more than has changed many times Local Honoree to nominate BALLET strive to create an inclusive, 1,000 students at three cam- over, one thing has stayed for state-level judging by “Luna Mexicana” the same: Young volun- November 15. Dia De Los Muertos positive culture,” says Can- puses. It is the only East Celebration dice McGraw, senior direc- Bay private school offer- teers are doing remarkable, On Feb. 4, 2020, the tor at Quarry Lane School. ing the International Bac- meaningful work to address top middle level and high Thu OCT 17 at 7:30pm “We are always thrilled to calaureate (IB) Diploma the challenges facing their school volunteer from each provide opportunities that Programme. communities,” said Charles state will be named State promote messages of ac- Lowrey, chairman and CEO Honorees. They will re- of Prudential Financial. “As ceive $1,000 scholarships, we enter our 25th year, we engraved silver medallions, remain inspired by these and an all-expense-paid trip young people and their sto- to Washington, D.C., with a ries of service, and hope that parent or guardian for four MOMIX they’ll inspire others to get days of recognition events Dance Illusionists involved, too.” from May 2-5, 2020. The Prudential Spirit of In Washington, a na- Sat OCT 19 at 8pm Community Awards is the tional selection committee United States’ largest youth will name 10 of the State recognition program based Honorees as America’s top solely on volunteer com- youth volunteers of the munity service. Sponsored year. These National Hon- by Prudential Financial in orees will receive additional partnership with the Nation- $5,000 scholarships, gold ASPEN al Association of Secondary medallions, crystal trophies SANTE FE School Principals (NASSP), for their nominating schools the program was created or organizations, and $5,000 BALLET Sun NOV 3 at 3pm in 1995 to recognize the grants from The Prudential exemplary volunteer work Foundation for nonprofit of middle level and high charitable organizations of school students. Since then, their choice. Prudential Spirit of Commu- “When students use their SO YOU THINK nity Awards have been given energy, compassion and YOU CAN DANCE to more than 130,000 middle initiative to improve the and high school students lives of others, they not only LIVE! across the country at the lo- make a difference – they Fri NOV 28 at 8pm cal, state and national level. also set an important ex-

Casey McQuillen 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 SHORT NOTES

Hawaiian Dinner visit www.StopFoodWaste. wine. Admission is free. treatments at Bare Minerals, Sept. 21, from noon-3 p.m., and Lush’s do-it-yourself bath And Auction org, or email garden@ The day includes music and mini facials and hand that will feature activities such bomb, Groovy Kind of Love. A Hawaiian Dinner and crosswindschurch.org. by Vintage Noise, art massages at L’Occitane. as: Aveda’s braid bar, styling For more information, Auction, the Feast of St. Fall Nature Hike at demonstrations, food and Additionally, shoppers may touch-ups, and a “puff up visit www.simon.com/mall/ Michael the Archangel, takes refreshments to purchase, participate in a beauty expo in your pout” lip bar; Glamify Me stoneridge-shopping-center. Sycamore Grove and Wente winetasting the Grand Court on Saturday, creating glitter braids; place under the stars on The year is winding down, Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m., ($15-$25, includes a the temperature is dropping, commemorative wine glass). at 326 Maple St. in Livermore. and the fall colors are The evening includes dinner beginning to appear. Join Food Addicts in provided by 3D Catering, a Ranger Darren for a walk Recovery Anonymous raffle drawing, and dancing. through Sycamore Grove If you are having trouble Tickets are $50 per person, Park to observe the autumn controlling the way you or $400 per table. Proceeds changes and hopefully eat, are underweight or benefit the restoration and observe some resident wildlife overweight, or are obsessed beautification of St. Michael’s getting ready for the winter with food, weight or dieting — church and school parking season. you are not alone. There is a areas. On Saturday, Sept. 28, at solution. To learn more, email duguid. 10 a.m., hikers will meet at Join Food Addicts in [email protected]. the Reservable Picnic Area Recovery Anonymous on Eden Garden and for the one- to two-mile hike Tuesdays at 7 p.m., at the StopWaste Event that covers fairly level ground. Multi Service Center, 3311 Eden Garden, an organic Participants should bring Pacific Ave. in Livermore. No project near CrossWinds water, and perhaps a camera. dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Church in Livermore, Adults are $5, and youths To learn more, visit www. invites the community to a aged 2-17 are $1. RSVP at foodaddicts.org. culminating event for their (925) 960 2400, or email Stoneridge Shopping [email protected]. $10,000 StopWaste grant on Center Celebrates Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3 to Livermore Heritage Guild Simon Beauty Week 5 p.m., at 1660 Freisman Rd. The annual Livermore Stoneridge Shopping Center (just east of the outlets). Heritage Guild meeting takes is hosting Beauty Week “We were recently awarded place on Saturday, Sept. through Sunday, Sept. 22, a grant from StopWaste to 21, at Duarte Garage, 2010 during which participating promote awareness about Pine St. Doors open for retailers are offering special food waste,” said Karen schmoozing at 5 p.m., with beauty deals and services to Abbruscato. “This summer we dinner (grilled beef, salad, shoppers. and our challenge participants cornbread and dessert) “Stoneridge Shopping learned a lot about reducing served at 6 p.m., followed Center houses the best food waste. Our next major by a history talk at 7 p.m. beauty brands, and this event requirement for the grant is to during which Jay Stevens offers shoppers an ideal way share what we've learned with will discuss Novagems from of engaging with all of our a larger group.” the 1915 Panama-Pacific beauty retailers while taking Event attendees will have International Exposition. advantage of special offers on the opportunity to: learn Tickets are $25 in advance their favorite beauty products,” more about the issue of food (at the History Center in the said Director of Marketing waste; learn simple tips and Carnegie building, 2155 Third and Business Development gain tools to reduce wasted St.), or $35 at the door. Michele Osgood. food; sample foods made Participating retailers from ingredients that are often Art in the Vineyard include Ardent Goods, The wasted; watch cooking demos The Livermore Art Art of Shaving, Aveda, and food preservation demos Association presents the 47th Bare Minerals, Kiehl’s, given by the edibles group of annual “Art in the Vineyard” L’Occitane, Lush, MAC, the Livermore-Amador Valley on Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Macy’s, Nordstrom, NYX, Garden Club; speak with to 5 p.m., at Wente Vineyards and Sephora. Guests are StopWaste representatives; Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla invited to visit these retailers participate in door-prize Rd. in Livermore. for a variety of activities, such drawings; and meet people Wente Vineyards and as shaving and beard care from other garden-related talented multimedia artists demos at The Art of Shaving, groups in the area. invite the public to enjoy a day clean makeovers and To learn more, please of beautiful art, music and fine SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 5 Tchaikovsky Opera “Eugene Onegin” Opens at the Bankhead

Tchaikovsky’s most-fa- a glimpse of Olga's sister mous Russian opera, “Eu- Tatiana, a quiet romantic Candace Evans gene Onegin,” opens on who is Olga’s opposite. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Tatiana becomes intensely Bankhead Theater on 2400 drawn to Onegin, and soon First St., Livermore. after professes her love in a The Livermore Valley letter to Onegin. Contrary Opera (LVO) production, to her expectations, Onegin with the orchestra conducted does not write back. When by Russian-born Music Di- they meet in person, Onegin rector Alex Katsman and rejects her advances politely, stage direction by Candace but dismissively and con- Evans, promises audiences descendingly. This famous an unforgettable experience. speech is often referred to “This is a beautiful opera as “Onegin's Sermon,” dur- about love denied, unful- ing which he admits that the filled, and love lost set to letter was touching, but says Morgan Smith Tchaikovsky’s best music,” that he would quickly grow said LVO Artistic Director bored with marriage, can Erie Mills. “This opera re- only offer Tatiana friend- quires a powerful cast, and ship, and coldly advises her LVO’s cast is wonderful. It’s to exhibit more emotional completely sung in Russian, control in the future, lest but with the projection of another man take advantage English supertitles, the audi- of her innocence. ence will not miss a word.” From there, the plot’s Packed with memorable twists and turns lead to a Eugene Onegin cast members rehearse for Livermore production. music, dances and a heart- deadly duel, before Tatiana stopping duel, Eugene One- visits Onegin's mansion, gin tells the bittersweet tale where she looks through of a love that could have his books with his notes in prince, Onegin becomes world-renowned Adler Fel- are $95. been. In the 1820s, Eugene the margins, and begins to obsessed with winning her lowship at the San Francisco Tickets for Eugene One- Onegin is a bored St. Peters- question whether Onegin's affection. This time, how- Opera, performing the role gin range from $20 to $90. Antonina Chehovska burg dandy whose life con- character is merely a collage ever, it is Onegin whose of Lensky. Included in the ticket price sists of little beyond balls, of different literary heroes, love is spurned, as Tatiana On Sept. 28, an Opening are engaging lectures held concerts and parties. When and wonders whether there leaves him regretting his Night Gala at Uncle Yu’s one hour before show time, his wealthy uncle dies, One- is, in fact, no real Onegin. bitter destiny. at the Vineyard begins at along with LVO’s traditional gin inherits a substantial Several years pass, and The LVO cast features: 4 p.m. (separate ticket pur- artists’ reception in the lob- fortune and a landed estate. the scene shifts to St. Peters- American baritone Mor- chase required). The gala in- by immediately following He moves to the country and burg, where Onegin attends gan Smith, known for his cludes a three-course dinner, each performance. strikes up a friendship with a majestic ball with the lead- dramatic portrayals and with wines donated by Big Evening performances his neighbor, a starry-eyed ers of old Russian society. the power and beauty of White House Winery and on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, be- young poet named Vladimir He sees a most beautiful his voice, performing the John Evan Cellars, followed gin at 7:30 p.m. Afternoon Lensky. woman, who captures the at- title role of Eugene Onegin; by a dessert reception at the performances on Sept. 29 Lensky takes Onegin to tention of all, and he realizes Ukrainian-born soprano Bankhead Theater, where and Oct. 6, begin at 2 p.m. dine with the family of his that it is the same Tatiana Antonina Chehovska sing- LVO’s Katsman and Evans To learn more, visit fiancée, the sociable but whose love he had once ing the role of Tatiana; tenor will be available to meet www.LVOpera.com, or call rather thoughtless Olga La- rejected. Although Tatiana Kyle van Schoonhoven, with guests and provide the Bankhead box office at rina. There, Onegin catches is now married to an aged a recent graduate of the opera insights. Gala tickets (925) 373-6800. Kyle van Schoonhoven 6 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Yesterday into Today By Sarah Bobson

WOODSTOCK 1969 The much-anticipated Woodstock 50, commemorating oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood, now one of in Miami …. anyone involved in the underground — from the iconic counter-culture event in 1969 where 400,000 its trendiest. Lang, in his book, says that he set up shop in Timothy Leary to Jerry Garcia — would stop by my shop young people came together in the name of music, peace, the “Grove,” as the locals fondly call it, because he knew when in Miami.” Other counterculture visitors included and love, did not happen this past August, despite all the the area from his childhood winter trips with his parents to Abbie Hoffman, who Lang quoted in his book as saying, behind-the-scenes efforts to pull it off. escape the New York cold. Later, in the '60s, hippies began “He (Lang) told me that he had this idea — a floating, A number of articles since the end of 2018 have fo- flocking there looking for a warm spot to hang out, which free idea — for a festival.” Musicians like Joni Mitchell, cussed on these efforts as well as the staggering number of they found on the lawn at Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Fred Neil, and David Crosby also problems and setbacks that have occurred. Many writers, on Biscayne Bay. Sixties musicians also began arriving began hanging around. Before too long, Lang found the such as Larry Fitzmaurice and Dee Lockett in their July to be part of the scene. means to orchestrate Florida’s first-ever music festival, 31st article in Vulture, have observed that these setbacks After dropping out of New York University in 1965, even though by this point the Summer of Love and the were “painfully reminiscent of the issues faced in the lead- Lang headed to Miami, where he opened a head shop, Monterey Music Festival had already happened. Lang up to Woodstock 1969, issues that included the following. although he had not majored in business and did not went to see a William Morris booking agent and told him Pre-concert: There were logistical disagreements between have firsthand experience running such a concern. As he he would be able to sign six or seven big-name artists the creators/producers of the event and the moneypeople describes it, “Having seen my parents take on new busi- (performing on three different stages), including John backing it concerning the concert’s location, how many nesses, whether they knew that particular line or not, I Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, the Mothers of Invention (led attendees to allow, and the security needed. At the concert: thought, why not? I could learn on my feet, like they had.” by Frank Zappa), Blue Cheer, the Crazy World of Arthur There was an inadequate number of facilities providing And therein, I think, encapsulates Lang’s whole mantra Brown, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The concert, portable toilets, food, and first aid stations to handle ac- for his life and for his idea to create the biggest outdoor Lang claimed, would draw 25,000 people. The agent cidents, births,and drug overdoses. And then there was, concert ever held a few short years later. Lang spent the found Lang’s proposal to produce the festival in three of course, the weather, the torrential rains that occurred, spring “developing ideas, making contacts, and figuring short weeks improbable. Nevertheless, Lang pulled it off. compounding the unforeseen problems, leaving a mass out just what the head shop was going to be,” another From there, it was but a hop, skip and a jump, as we of young people covered in mud and filth, looking some- indicator of Lang’s can-do spirit. He used a few thousand used to say when I was young, to envision another out- what like Col. Kurtz’s rogue military “gone native” in the dollars of his own money and called on his contacts in the door concert, this one even bigger, held over three days, Cambodian jungle in 1969 in the film Apocalypse Now. burgeoning counterculture community, including other that would attract nearly half-a-million young people. The failure of Woodstock 50 to materialize is still being head shop owners, to learn about the business. All that was needed was the financial backing, and Lang discussed in the media as people continue to grapple, I In 1966, Lang and his then-girlfriend tried to obtain got that, even though riffs soon developed between the think, with their disappointment that the reunion celebra- but were denied a business permit to open a head shop in dreamers and the money people, riffs that would result tion did not take place. Although it may be unfair to say South Miami near the U of M. Undeterred, they looked in irreconcilable differences over the management of the this, if I were to boil down that failure to one factor under- for another location and found it in Coconut Grove, which festival and an eventual parting of the ways. lying all of the complex, myriad issues, I would say it is was less conservative than South Miami. They eventually While Lang managed to pull off both festivals, the first- due to the creator of the concert, Michael Lang. While an opened their shop containing glass cases filled with all ever Florida Music Festival, and the first-ever mega-music event that size, of necessity, requires many people having kinds of smoking paraphernalia, including a variety of festival at Woodstock in 1969, both against what appeared a say in its planning and execution, I believe Lang had an rolling papers, Turkish hookahs, and exotic pipes. Peter to most to be overwhelming odds, he wasn’t successful indelible hand in guiding the twists and turns of events. I Max posters plastered the walls, beaded curtains hung in producing the 50th anniversary concert. His “can-do” base this on my reading of his account of Woodstock 1969 in doorways, strobe lights suffused the store, and music spirit had worked in 1969, and it would appear that that in his book The Road to Woodstock, where he presents a by groups like the Beatles, the Stones, the Mothers of same spirit propelled him once again to believe he could candid, detailed, behind-the-scenes look not only at what Invention, Dylan, and the Byrds played nonstop in the make Woodstock 50 happen as well. But things were not took place before, during, and after the coming together background. the same; the times had changed. One could say that 2019 of the tribes, but, even more importantly, at the genesis In 1967, Lang met his future Woodstock partner Artie is a much more sophisticated and complicated era, and of his role as a concert producer. The following are some Kornfeld. Expanding on the scope of a poster company that the hippie strategy of getting things done purely on a highlights. they started, they began promoting music groups because dream, a desire, and who one knows can no longer succeed Before there may have been even a glimmer in Lang’s as Lang said, “everyone wanted to see the bands whose in the present world of sophisticated mega-music festivals eye of the seminal event that would become known as albums we were listening to.” This decision to make for- with their sophisticated business models. Added to that, Woodstock, Lang operated a head shop in Coconut Grove, ays into music promotion could very well have been the the present mega-music festival world has also learned the small, laid-back, artsy community nestled amid lush embryonic stage of the development of the future Wood- from the gross mistakes and near-disastrous conditions tropical hardwood hammocks, where the air hung heavy stock. Lang organized a local concert in the park, and later that existed at Woodstock 1969, and have had no desire with the scent of jasmine. It is an area in South Miami just “started promoting a few shows at an outdoor amphitheater to repeat them. So, judging from the many articles I have to the east of the University of Miami that I know well on Key Biscayne (which would later become the Winter read since the beginning of the year, when Lang knocked because I grew up just a few miles away. In those days, White House for President Nixon). The acts included on their doors and said he wanted to put on Woodstock Coconut Grove boasted rents low enough for artists and Ravi Shankar, who’d been a sensation at the Monterey 50, another mega-event, they rallied around their fears of hippies to afford, rents that have since skyrocketed due to Pop Festival in June.” Soon, Lang pointed out, “the shop another potential disaster and said, “No.” the influx of the literati and glitterati, making this, Miami’s became the gathering place for a growing counterculture SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 7 Arts Commission Honors HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis Alameda County Leaders The Alameda County the organization with a While Chow’s official Arts Commission are rec- small music literacy class retirement as artistic direc- ognizing six individuals for for 11 children. She was tor took place in 2015, she their achievements and con- inspired by composer Zoltan continues to encourage, tributions impacting the arts Kodaly’s philosophy that nurture, and support the or- community and residents the singing voice should ganization, contending that of Alameda County with a be every child’s first and the enjoyment of musical ceremony on Oct. 1. lifelong musical instrument. performances transcends Among the recipients is The name Cantabella Chil- social and economic dif- Bee Chow, the founder of dren’s Chorus was derived ferences. Cantabella Children’s Cho- from the Italian ‘canta bel- The award recipients will rus in Livermore. la,’ which means to ‘sing be honored by the Alameda In 1992, Chow started beautifully.’ County Board of Supervi- From these beginnings, sors with a commendation Chow grew and nurtured ceremony, presented in con- Cantabella Children’s Cho- junction with the County’s Comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci rus into an international celebration of National Arts From the minds of improv laughter. In the hands of two one of the world’s leading award-winning organization and Humanities Month, on and comedy legend Colin masters, and crafted from improvisers enters. with a total membership of Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 10:45 Mochrie and Master Hyp- the volunteers’ uninhibited HYPROV with Colin more than 250 singers rang- a.m. The event, which is notist Asad Mecci comes a subconscious, it’s an entirely Mochrie takes place on Fri- ing from kindergarteners to open to the public, takes brand new, mind-blowing, original and completely day, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m., at the high school students. The place at the Alameda County side-splitting show. Hyp- unforgettable show every Bankhead Theater, 2400 mission of the Chorus is to Administration Building, nosis and improvisation are time. Who knows where First St., Livermore. develop healthy vocal tech- Supervisors’ Chambers, two art forms that have cap- the unconscious mind might Tickets are $20 to $75. niques and choral artistry 1221 Oak St., Oakland. tured minds and imagina- take us? within children and youth In addition to Chow, the tions for decades worldwide. Twenty random volun- through excellence in music honorees are Suzanne Gayle Colin Mochrie, star of teers from the audience will education, fine choral pro- of Hayward, Kendra Barnes “Whose Line is it, Any- be hypnotized (the process duction, and collaborative and Laura Elaine Ellis of way?,” will initiate and is a show in its own right), cultural arts experiences to San Leandro, and James manipulate those under hyp- their inhibitions evaporated enrich and reflect the diverse Gayles and Rob Jackson of nosis and turn the show into and their minds no longer Bee Chow community. Oakland. an improv extravaganza full their own, the four or five of music, horse races and best are left on stage when Marc Broussard Appearing at the Firehouse Marc Broussard’s soulful Broussard is an artist siana Hall of Fame mem- leased his debut album, To learn more, visit bayou blues will light up with a unique gift of chan- ber Ted Broussard, singer/ Momentary Setback, which www.firehousearts.org. the night on Saturday, Sept. neling classic R&B, rock, songwriter Marc Broussard he recorded and released 28, at the Firehouse Arts and soul into contemporary was destined for a life as a independently at age 20. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. terms. The son of Boogie music man. In 2004, he released his in Pleasanton. Kings guitarist and Loui- In 2002, Broussard re- major-label debut, Caren- cro, named after the Loui- siana town where Broussard was born and raised. The al- bum’s thematic centerpiece is a hickory-smoked slab of bayou soul called “Home.” These and subsequent albums revealed Broussard as an old-school southern soul singer blessed with a rarefied talent, and innate stylistic and emotional au- thenticity. The Firehouse perfor- mance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36-$46. Tri-Valley Marc Broussard Conservancy 8 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Figure Drawing Workshop, every 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at interested can read instructions, ______Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. retzlaffvineyards.com. The Vine Cinema, 1722 First _OPERA______access the registration form, and then bring it to Museum on Livermore Art Association Artists bring their own materials Chris Bradley's Jazz Band Street; Dublin, November 13, Eugene Onegin, Livermore Main between 3 and 6 p.m. on Gallery, located in the Carnegie and easels. Open to all artists. appears regularly at Old Mexico at 6:30 p.m., at the Center for Valley Opera, Sept. 28, 7:30 Sept. 20 to register. For more Building, offers art classes, Professional artist models Bar & Grill in Livermore on Por- Performing Arts and Education, p.m., Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. information, contact: PALPlein- unusual gifts, art exhibits and (nude). No instructor. Students tola Avenue – the 2nd Tuesday 8151 Village Parkway. www. 5, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 2 p.m. [email protected]. information pertaining to the under 18 need written parental each month from 7:30-9:30. axishealth.org. chaikovsky’s best-loved opera. Tails at Twilight, Saturday, Sept. art field, 2155 Third Street, permission to attend. Cost Dance floor, full bar, small cover. Dublin Picnic Flix, Free Summer Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 21, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. All proceeds Livermore. The gallery has been $20 per session. Bothwell Arts Marc Broussard, 8 p.m. Sept. Movie Series at Emerald Glen Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. open since 1974 and is run as Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Park. Movies will begin at dusk benefit the lifesaving programs org or 925-373-6800. a co-op by local artists. Hours Coffee, tea and refreshments Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. usually 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Food and services of the East Bay are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm are available. Call or e-mail www.firehousearts.org or 925- trucks and other snack food SPCA. Featuring great food, and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For Barbara Stanton for more info: 931-4848. vendors will be on site starting MISCELLANEOUS premium wines, craft beers, ______information call 449-9927. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ at 7 pm. Attendees are encour- behind-the-scenes facility Members of the Pleasanton Art earthlink.net. Paint Pleasanton 2019, hosted tours, fun silent auction items, _COMEDY______aged to dress warmly and bring League Public Art Circuit are Preschool Art classes: Thursday low-back chairs and blankets. by Pleasanton Art League (PAL) exciting casino games, and currently exhibiting art at five mornings 9:45–10:45. Children Free Comedy Show every Pets are not allowed. Lucille's Sept. 20 – 22, invites artists to special guest host Diane Dwyer. businesses in the area. Viewing aged 3-5 are welcome to join. Thursday at Sanctuary from Smokehouse BBQ in Dublin paint one of the many historic General admission is $100. East locations are: The Stanford Classes cover drawing, paint- 7:30-9 pm in the Skylight Room (7202 Amador Plaza Road) is and scenic locations in the City Bay SPCA, 4651 Gleason Drive, Health Care Dermatology Clinic, ing, print-making, sculpture at Sanctuary, 2369 First St. in offering 15% off take-out orders of Pleasanton and surrounding Dublin. 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, and ceramics. For further Livermore. to enjoy while watching the areas. Organizers provide artists Interfaith Interconnect of the Livermore; Pleasanton Chamber information, contact Thomasin Free comedy show every Thurs- movie (print and present flyer with lists of intriguing subjects. Tri-Valley will hold its 7th an- of Commerce at 777 Peters Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or day at Rebel Kitchen & Liba- from website). At www.pal-art.com, those nual potluck picnic in recognition Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, [email protected] or tions, 2369 First St., Livermore Yang, & Alameda CPA's at 7077 visit childrensartclassesproj- 7:30pm. Koll Center Parkway, Suite 183, ects.blogspot.com. San Francisco Comedy Competi- Pleasanton; The Bagel Street Art Classes, For children, tion, 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Bankhead Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., Pleas- teens and adults. Beginner to Theater, 2400 First Street, anton; and The Bagel Street advanced. Drawing, painting, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., printmaking, sculpture and 925-373-6800. Dublin. If interested in becoming ceramics taught by highly expe- a member of the Pleasanton rienced artist and art instructor, _DANCE______Art League or for information Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday Tango Del Cielo, Sept. 21 - regarding the Public Art Circuit, and weekend classes, Home Sunday, Sept. 22. Firehouse Arts call John Trimingham at (510) school classes, Special classes Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 877-8154. during school breaks offered. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Art Reception: Where Art and (925) 216-7231 or email org or 925-931-4848. Nature Meet, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21. [email protected] for Exhibit Dates: Sept. 11 through further info. MOVIES Oct. 28. Bankhead Theater, Piano and keyboard lessons, ______2400 First Street, Livermore. For children to adult. Beginner “Angst: Raising Awareness www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. to early intermediate level. Half- Around Anxiety” hosted by hour private classes or small Axis Community Health on three _MEETINGS/CLASSES______group classes offered. Twice- Wednesday nights in coming yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 months. The screenings will The Young Artists’ Studio has or email thomasin_d@hotmail. openings in its 2018 – 2019 be followed by an audience com for further info. discussion with input from a school year art classes. Artist Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Peggy Frank offers small group, panel of professionals. "Angst" last Saturday of each month tell the stories of kids and teens individualized instruction in art from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s to students ages 7 through high who discuss their anxiety and Music Studio located at 1756 its impact on their lives and school, and adults. Projects First Street, Livermore. include all kinds of draw- relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and ing, painting, print making MUSIC/CONCERTS and sculpture. Contact Peggy ______hope. The film includes a special at (925) 443-8755 or email interview with Olympian and [email protected]. Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live mental health advocate Michael music every Sunday. 12:00 - Phelps. Screenings: Livermore' Native American Day, Sept. 28 SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 9

Open Mic Events at the Bankhead Extended through October Livermore. www.livermore- various ghosts around town. Ad- downtown.com. vance ticket purchase is highly Livermore Valley Per- sign up to perform, and will Livermore Airport Open House. recommended. Tours depart forming Arts Center be assigned a time slot based All are invited to the Livermore the museum every 30 minutes (LVPAC) has announced that on space available. Two Airport Open House and Airshow, between the hours of 6 – 8 p.m. StarsDay, the new free open- microphones will be avail- mic event which debuted this able for use, but musicians held each year on the first on: Friday, October 18; Saturday, summer at the Bankhead are responsible for bringing Saturday in October. The event October 19; Friday, October Theater, will be extended their own instruments and features parachute demonstra- 25; and Saturday, October 26. through October 2019. any other equipment needed. tion jumps, military/warbird Ghost Walk tours take place Designed to encourage The Bankhead House fly-bys, Kid Zone activities, rain or shine - so dress ap- local musicians, vocalists Band “Force of Magic” will representatives from local flight propriately. Costumes are highly and spoken-word artists to also perform at each event. schools, Livermore Pleasanton encouraged!Tickets are $20 for share their talents with the Admission to the family- Fire Department Safety House, adults, and $15 for children 12 community, StarsDay takes friendly StarsDay is free, and classic cars, wine tasting and and under. They are on sale now place the last Wednesday of beverages and snacks will food trucks. This year, the 23rd and may be purchased online each month in the outdoor be available for sale from annual event takes place on at www.museumonmain.org, courtyard of the Bankhead concessions. Entry to the Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by phone at 925-462-2766, or Theater. courtyard is through the gate at 680 Terminal Circle. Parking in person at Museum on Main, Upcoming dates are Sept. to the right of the Bankhead and admission are free. www. located at 603 Main Street in 25 and Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. Theater box office, located at cityoflivermore.net. historic downtown Pleasanton. Beginning at 6 p.m., any 2400 First St. in downtown Taste of Africa. The Cheza Nami It is open to the public Tuesday musician, artist or group can Livermore Foundation presents its 8th through Saturday from 10:00 annual Taste of Africa extrava- a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday ganza on Saturday, Oct. 5, from from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Livermore Art Association Exhibit 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Bank- Hagemann Ranch Open House. head Theater, 2400 First St., in Tours of the 140+ year old At Civic Center Library downtown Livermore. The free ranch and free, family friendly The Livermore Art As- The exhibit includes artwork outdoor festival is a celebration seasonal activities. The last sociation is showcasing the using oils, acrylics, pastels, of culture and diversity offering Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. works of diverse artists at printmaking, drawings, and Pleasanton Ignite, Oct. 5 food, music and a variety of Go to www.livermorehistory.com its exhibit titled “Show of photography. activities, including children's for the monthly program. 455 Champions,” in the Civic Participating artist are: crafts, face painting, vendor Olivina Ave., Livermore. Center Branch of the Liver- Sarah Harrington, Kathleen of International Peace Day on Native American Day. The 4th booths, and a travelling art A Writers Meetup for Adults more Public Library, 1188 Hill, Larry Lagin, Meghana Saturday, Sept. 21. This year’s annual Native American Day exhibit. www.chezanami.org 18 and older meets on the first South Livermore Ave. The Mitragotri, Maclyn Pons, event will be at the Muslim takes place on Saturday, Sept. IGNITE! 2.0 Art + Innovation. Tuesday of every month, 6:30 exhibit, located in the front Barbara Reynolds, Lisa Rig- Community Center, 5724 W. Las 28, from noon to 5 p.m., at the As the sun goes down, Ignite p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Liver- hall of the library, will re- ge, Ron Rigge, Diane Rodri- Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, from Bankhead Theater Shea Homes lights up. The free event takes more Civic Center Library, 1188 main on display throughout guez, Stephen Rodriguez, 4-7 p.m. Children, youth, and plaza. The family-friendly event place under the stars outside S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, the month of September. Alyn Saroyan, Charlotte adults of all ages are welcome for all ages, offered in associa- the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 CA. There is no charge and no More than 30 works are Severin, Lynne Shephard, shown, and all of the par- Clark Streeter, Craig Varden, to join in the fun. tion with Livermore’s American Railroad Ave., in Pleasanton. sign-up needed to attend this Livermore Valley Wine Auction Indian Center, will include a tipi ticipating artists have won Dianne Varen, and Norma Held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 informal gathering. Hosted by awards for their artwork. Webb. The annual Livermore Valley tour of a 20-foot Lakota tipi, to 9 p.m., the festival features local writer and NaNoWriMo Wine Auction, a black tie affair dancing and singing, artifacts, hands-on activities for all ages, (National Novel Writing Month) to benefit underprivileged local free crafts provided by volun- including light installations, in- participant Sydney Dent. To youth, is set for Saturday, Sept. teers for all students, and Native novative art displays, computer learn more about this program Writers Open Mic at Swirl on the Square 21, at 5 p.m. It will be held American food selections. technology, music and robotics. check the library’s website at at the event center at Wente 30th Nostalgia Day Car Show, Bent Creek Winery, October 16, Livermorelibrary.net or call the Whistlestop Writers cel- Patton, Livermore’s Poet Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road. The Altamont Cruisers, Wine Wednesday as the last library at 925-373-5500. ebrates the approach of fall Laureate and event host. with an open mic for writ- "You won’t be disappoint- Tickets cost $275 a person, or Sept. 29. Downtown Livermore. TGIT of the season. Featuring: Political Issues Book Club meets ers of all genres. The event ed—even if you aren’t a $2,500 for a table of 10. To learn Opening ceremonies 9 a.m. Mojo Swingers. 5455 Greenville the 4th Tuesday of each month, more, visit www.lvwf.org. www.altamontcruisers.org. takes place on Wednesday, writer.” Rd., Livermore, 925-455-6320 and reads books about issues Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., Whistlestop Writers Museum on Main, An Afternoon Witches Night Out. It’s time Museum on Main Annual Ghost and trends that are driving cur- or Evening with.. William to gather friends and get in a at Swirl on the Square, 21 Open Mic will continue on Walk, a two-hour guided tour rent affairs, both national and South Livermore Ave., in the fourth Wednesday of Clark: Tuesday, September 24, spooky mood for Witches Night of Pleasanton’s most haunted international Topics that have downtown Livermore. each month. To learn more, 2pm; Tuesday, September 24th, Out on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from sites along Main Street in the been covered include politics, “It’s an evening of great email LivermorePoetLaure- 7pm; Firehouse Arts Center. 6 to 9 p.m. The annual martini downtown area. A volunteer governance, economics, military food, great wine, and great [email protected] or find them Tickets at www.museumonmain. pub crawl and shopping open team of ghost hosts lead groups, affairs, history, sociology, sci- writing," said Cynthia on on Facebook. org or (925) 462-2766. house takes place in downtown while actors play the roles of the ence, the climate, and religion. Contact Rich at 925-872-7923. 10 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices encourage friends and family to collectively information. No cost. of lack of membership. Meetings on the to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub.org. people with difficulty discarding unwanted in Bulletin Board, send information to PO support you and cover the fee. Register at Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 first and third Mondays of each month with All are welcome. possessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care hope100golfmarathon.com. For registration located at 301 Main St. is looking for few a light dinner social at 6:00pm followed by Have you been affected by some- Valley Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor of Bulletin Board or email information to questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact good veterans to join us. We meet the a business meeting at 7:00pm at the Vet- one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer Activity Room, Pleasanton, every Monday [email protected]. Include name the Hope Hospice Development Department second Tuesday of each month at 1900 eran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. L. St. (corner hope and strength for families and friends 7 - 8:30 pm (except postal holidays). www. of organization, meeting date, time, place at (925) 829-8770. hr. or consider joining us for coffee/donuts of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th St.). For of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. clutterless.org (national) or www.Clutterles- and theme or subject. Phone number and Livermore Lions Club meets for every Saturday 0700-0830. All veterans all more information contact Commander Hank org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- sEastBay.org for more info. contact person should also be included. dinner every third Thursday of the month welcome to join us at coffee. You qualify to Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer Ron ley.org. Questers is an international organiza- Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) at 6:30 pm at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 attend if you served. Come and meet other Gillette: 925-443-4444. Recovery International (RI) is a tion of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Pacific Ave. in Livermore. Lions are the veterans and you will hear and see nothing Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- weekly self-help group, led by a trained, and history who encourage preservation Grief Workshop will be held on world's largest service organization. Liver- has changed since you were discharged. ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over peer volunteer leader, for people who want and restoration of historical landmarks. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 24, at more Lions support the needs within the We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit to reduce their stress. There is no charge At chapter meetings, members learn St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, community and state, the nation and the enjoy being around veterans. Visit our post agency, has provided shelter and counseling Anyone 18 or older is welcome; just drop about antiques, share and view members' Pleasanton. Pre-registration is required. world. Funds provided to support the home- at [email protected] for survivors of sexual assault and domestic in. Meetings every Sunday 2:00 to 3:30 collections, visit historic sites, museums Call Eleanor at (925) 846-8708 for more less, the fire victims, and the hurricane Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. PM at Arbor Vista library room, 1300 South and antiques shops and help non- information. All are welcome regardless of and earthquakes victims. Charities include: drink, that's your business. If you want to The Haven provides free, professional Livermore Avenue.. Call Barbara, 916-335- profit organizations with restoration and religious affiliation. Canine Companions, Blind Centers, and stop, we can help. Call AA) 925-829-0666 individual and group therapy for survivors 8836 or Dave, 415-948-9462. preservation work. Chapter meets the Tri-Valley Trailblazers are sponsoring the Ear of the Lion. Check out our website Native Daughters of the Golden of domestic violence, sexual assault, and Ethos, free and confidential services 4th Tuesday monthly from September to a free presentation, “Pine Nut Wild Horse (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming projects West, (California born Women) is a fraternal poverty. For more information on Tri-Valley related to pregnancy include guidance and May. New members are invited to join the Advocates,” on Wednesday, Oct, 9, 7 p.m., and events. All are welcome. and patriotic organization founded on the Haven’s Support Groups and Individual referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. 1010 local Amador Chapter. If interested call at the Livermore Library. TVT focuses on all Master Gardeners Talks, Demonstra- principles of : Love of Home; Devotion to Counseling, please call: (925) 449-5845. Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Livermore. Call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or e-mail matters that pertain to the use, enjoyment, tion Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. the Flag; Veneration of the Pioneers; Faith Docents for the Livermore History- (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. [email protected]. care of or improvement of horses, safety Trained Master Gardeners are on site at in the Existence of God., Angelita Parlor No. Mobile. Volunteers interested in Livermore Meals on Wheels Volunteers are Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy and horsemanship, and the preservation of to answer question and give tours of the 32, Livermore, meet first Monday of the history and/or like working with children needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and enhancement of trails. www.facebook. garden 9:30am-11:30am on the second month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, 2160 First (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Mission bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd com/TVTrailblazers, and www.facebook. Saturday of the month; talks on seasonally St., Livermore (easy entrance from back is to teach children the history of Livermore one day per week, Monday-Friday between Friday of the Month for our club meeting. com/Wildhorseadvocates. appropriate topics. All Talks are 10 -11 am of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buchberger, and instill in them a sense of pride in the 10 am-12 p.m.. For more information, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. How to Write a Book in Six Weeks on the second Saturday of the month Mar- 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org city. There will be training. Time commit- please call (925)483-1989. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 is a fast-track class that teaches writing Nov.; Sept. 14 Firescaping in a Suburban Scottish country dancing in ment could be as little as a few days a year. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For more info secrets and techniques to turn prose into environment; Oct. 12 Propagation: Seed Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and There are usually have 3 docents at each invites interested individuals to attend its visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers. page-turners. It covers all prose genres: Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant Favorites. graceful strathspeys that are the traditional school. If interested, call Nancy Mulligan, morning meeting. Meetings are held every org/ fiction, memoir and nonfiction. Classes National Alliance on Mental Illness social dance of Scotland. Make new friends 925-443-3076 or E-mail n.mulligan@ Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 take place on six Thursdays, Sept. 12 to (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support and have fun while you exercise. Join us comcast.net. at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Club Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Oct. 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Robert Group, meets every Wednesday, from Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, House Drive, Livermore. For more informa- costumes give free guided tours beginning Livermore Community Center. 4444 East 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, sing familiar tunes with other folks along tion, go to www.livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Ave. The course is $110, and includes Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Livermore. No prior dance experience or with piano accompaniment. The words Jill Duerig / 1-510-378-7243 / jillduerig@ of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 professional editing by instructor Barbara This group provides support and education partner required. We welcome new dancers of the songs will be provided. No musical hotmail.com Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Flores, an award-winning four-time author. for anyone experiencing a mental illness. at any time. Call Margaret Ward at (925) experience needed. Most Mondays, from Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and the beautifully landscaped grounds. For To register, call (925) 373-5700 or visit For further information, visit www. 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at (925) 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore Com- experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, information on the Ravenswood Progress www.larpd.org. nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ 784-3662 for more information. munity Center. Small fee. Israeli and other world dances, easy line League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meet- 925-872-0170. Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise Counter Point (Addiction Family and circle dances, no partners required, ca- Program, please call the Docent Coordinator ings held 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you Daughters of the American Revolu- Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night Support Group), a free faith based, Christ sual dress. $3 per session (first time free). at (925) 443-0238. enjoy collecting coins or other numismania tion (DAR), DAR was founded in 1890 to (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Loca- centered (Al Anon based) program designed Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social this is the place for you. The meetings promote historic preservation, education tion: Sunrise Mountain Sports 2184 First to help individuals with family members Arts Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, group of retired men who join together to incorporate shared numismatic knowledge, and patriotism. Its members are descended Street Livermore. The run/walk will start who suffer from alcoholism and drug Livermore. Information: George Pavel (925) better enjoy their leisure time. Activities various club raffles, a Coin of the Month from the patriots who won American at 6:30PM, but come hang with us around addiction. Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at 447-8020 or [email protected] include golf, bridge, photography, travel, and a club coin auction. For information independence during the Revolutionary War. 6PM to socialize/warm-up/change. There the St. Michael Convent building, first floor Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. contact: Gary Antone (925) 373-6758 DAR is one of the world's largest and most are a variety of distances starting at 2 miles (375 Maple Street, Livermore). For further 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in Valley Children's Museum, a active service organizations. DAR members and they go up to 9 miles. The most popular information contact Rachel at (510-501- Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San community based, non profit, children's are committed to volunteer service having is the 3.5 mile course (that does have two 1411). days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No Ramon. The group meets for lunch on the museum for children 3 to 10 years old, served more than 12.5 million hours in water fountains along its route). Dogs, kids, Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who partner or special attire needed. For more first Thursday of each month at the San offering fun and educational STEAM communities throughout the world during and people of all paces are welcome. More get together for events like board games, information call Margaret 925-447-6980 or Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, based play activities. Located in Emerald the past three years. For more information, information located on Sunrise's Facebook movies and fan conventions. Meetings [email protected]. San Ramon. Please read more about the Glen Park, Dublin, off Gleason Dr. Open please visit https://josemaria.californiadar. Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/ every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and Thursdays 4 to 8 pm during Dublin org/ or contact Debbie Janes at jmadar. events/237597100263100/ games A schedule of upcoming events can Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Farmer's Market & third Saturday of the [email protected] Jose Maria Ama- The City of Pleasanton Library’s be found on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ 9-7 Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, information or to attend a meeting, call Carl month. Volunteer opportunities for teens dor, Pleasanton Chapter. The local Jose Literacy Program is searching for patient, groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson closed Sunday. Donations can be left at Churilo, 925-967-8177. and seniors. For more info visit http://www. Maria Amador chapter meets on the second caring volunteer tutors to help adults at 925-209-1214 for more information. 4014 East Ave in the rear of the building, American Legion Post 47 in valleychildrensmuseum.org or contact Saturday of the month from September to practice and improve their English reading, Golden Circle Seniors, meetings 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, Livermore is looking for veterans in the Linda Spencer, 925-683-4741 or linda@ May, with a short business meeting and a writing, and conversation skills. Volunteers Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center closed Sundays & holidays. Livermore area who are interested in valleychildrensmuseum.org program. DAR Josefa Higuera Livermore will work one-on-one with students, lead in the Robert Livermore Community Center, Italian Catholic Federation, meets performing community service for young The Fifth Annual Hope 100 Golf Chapter. Meets September through May small group conversation practice, conduct 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting and cro- 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth people and promoting veterans affairs. Marathon accepting player registrations. on the first Saturday of each month. For citizenship test preparation, or lead book cheting all year, saving items for the annual Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Interested veterans will meet with other Join Hope Hospice for a fun and challenging additional information, visit http://jhl. clubs. No advance preparation is needed. bazaar in November. Ninety-five present of Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all like-minded veterans for camaraderie and day where you will be among an exclusive californiadar.org. Find more information contact the Adult the proceeds are donated to local charities. things Italian is invited to meet to celebrate support of veterans' causes. The American group of passionate golfers completing Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Literacy team literacy@cityofpleasantonca. Pleasanton Lions Club, meets the Italian heritage with monthly dinner Legion is the largest federally chartered 100 holes in one day, all for a great cause! Group - those with Parkinson's or a variant gov / 925-931-3405. every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month meetings and holding charitable events. The veterans organization that is the veterans The event takes place September 30 at diagnosis plus their care partners meet at Livermore Veterans of Foreign at 6:30 p.m at Inklings Coffee Shop, 530 group supports Children's Hospital research, lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. the Pleasanton Senior Center on the second Wars (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Main Street, Pleasanton. Check website college scholarships and other charities. American Legion Post 47 meets the second Each golfer commits to raising $2,500, Saturday of every month from 10am - noon. Veterans from foreign conflicts who are for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. For information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 with net proceeds benefiting Hope's patient Hear speakers on a variety of related interested in staying engaged with other org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit president, 462-2487. PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 care and grief support programs in the topics and share challenges, solutions, Veterans and their families. The VFW is one organization that seeks to identify needs ClutterLess Self Help Support Group South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building East Bay and Tri-Valley areas. You can and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ of the strongest Veterans organizations in within the community and work together to (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For pay your own $2,500 entry fee directly, or comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more America but is in serious decline because fulfill those needs. For more information or self help in-person support group for more information go to http://www.calegion. SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. lasting friendships, contact Edith Caponigro N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Ward 10:30 am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View dle School and High School Youth Groups. [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 or at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at open to the public, features books, CDs and pastor and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist with Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 Children are welcome at all services, and Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. 925-621-8946 for additional information. magazines for sale. For information, call music, childcare and Godly Play children am; Del Valle Branch (Spanish) first meet- childcare in the nursery. Caregivers Support Eric's Corner is a free support group Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), (925) 447-2946. education. ing 11:40, Sacrament meeting 12:40; 8203 Group will meet the second Saturday of for people who are dealing with a diagnosis Information on programs and memberships, Sunset Community Church, 2200 Little Brown Church, United Church Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young each month. This group is open to people of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend training philosophies and schedules, and Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Single Adult Ward 12:30. in the community. For more information, these meetings. Meetings are held at all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- contact the church office at 925-447-1950. 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, marathon/endurance training program. at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday For more information about other opportuni- Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on www.trivalleytriclub.com. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Pathway Community Church, 1055 at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- ties visit our website at www.asburylive. the third Thursday of each month. For more Pleasanton Military Families is a of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can information please visit us at ericscorner.org Pleasanton based support group for those program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday also be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC Assistance League® of Amador Val- who have a loved one serving in the Military. call 447-6282. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Livermore." ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday based practical messages, nondenomina- 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- group of volunteers, reaching out to those Tuesday of each month to share concerns, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- tional. All are welcome. www.pathwaycom- Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun fears, and to celebrate the joys that are more. Information, 447-8840. munitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information doing it. Regular meetings are held on the experienced. There is no better support than Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the being surrounded by others who know what S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Trummel at 449.1444. Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For you are going through. Three times per year, worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Grace Missionary Baptist Church more information, see our website, www. the group collects supplies and sends care Bible study/Sunday school. For information, School at 10:20 am. For more information, ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education in Livermore invites members of the amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail packages to the troops. Contact PMFSG. call 925-447-1246. visit www.goodshepherd-livermore.org or Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group community to Wednesday evening study, assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. [email protected] for the location of the next Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services call (950) 371-6200. Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the com, or call (925) 461-6401. meeting. at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” Operation: SAM “Supporting All Livermore Military Families, a www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. The church address is 1759 Locust Street Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military support group for families in Livermore who 4357. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors in Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study begins support organization based in Livermore. have a loved one serving in the Military, is Granada Baptist Church, 945 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – at 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com S.A.M. has been in operation since January intended to be a safe place for family mem- Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell 2004. It is dedicated to the continued bers to come and share their experiences Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday morale support of deployed troops. For and concerns with others who understand – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 447-3428. aged children go to Kid’s Church following Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: information or donations, visit www. what they are going through. All family Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Sunday 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & operationsam.org, email operationsam@ members are welcome to attend meetings. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For comcast.net Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in programs offered as well. All are welcome. more information or weekday Bible study Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open month at the Livermore Veterans Memorial a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Meeting place Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, and Prayer group schedules, go to www. to new and established residents of the Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 org/ All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Livermore. For more information contact celebrationcc.org. Welcome home. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. [email protected] or visit us at B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org http://csllvlighthouse.org. tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront away clothing and other items every Mon- Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. family activities, and monthly adult socials. RELIGION (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Women’s Bible Study will be taking a break, 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, English. Families are welcome. Blessing www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- Senior Adult Ministry every other month. Cedar Grove Community Church, Livermore. of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows Community Resources for Indepen- tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Call for date and time and other church 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Christ Church (a nondenominational each service and all are invited to Oneg, a dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and programs at 846-8650. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. evangelical church formerly meeting in fellowship meal. people with disabilities and supports them children’s program For more information Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Tagalog Mass: 3rd Sunday of the to live independently and participate in their www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., month (remaining dates for the year: Oct. community for as long as they are willing Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; 20, Nov. 17); Time: 3:30 pm St. Michael and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sun- jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Catholic Parish, 458 Maple St.; Potluck Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages days, and during the week at various times/ Well Community Outreach Center a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or reception to follow in the parish hall. Check information and referrals and provide at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult locations. Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th ministry provides meats, canned and dry call 925.846.0665. https://stmichaellivermore.com/Filipino community education at senior centers and worship service. AWANA children's program Grade) meet on Sundays at 9 a.m and on goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only GraceWay Church worships at 10 for details affordable housing complexes to residents Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Weds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. Awana meets available prior to the start of the school a.m. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - Jewish of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore. year). Those with an immediate need or Pleasanton. Services include band-led Culture School The school-wide curriculum office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 org or 925-447-1848. who would like to donate nonperishable worship music, Bible-based messages for the 2019-2020 (Jewish year 5780) will Livermore 94550 and can be reached by North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas food items, call the office at (925) 479- and Sunday School for pre-schoolers and be “Jewish Ideas.” It will cover topics like phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Service 10:30am. Church of the open mind, Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and elementary through high school students. Jewish views of Justice, Learning, Family, 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ loving heart and helping hands. All are the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Infant care is provided. www.gracewaylife. Being a Mensch, Israel or Diaspora and the cril-online.org. All services are free. welcome. Childcare, and religious education p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment org (925) 846-4436. Jewish Community. Contact culturaljews@ Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy for children as well as adults are offered. La Scola at 447-9800. only. The Outreach Center will be open every Grace Missionary Baptist Church, gmail.com, or call 510-384-8756 with any Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday For more information, visit www.uucil.org or St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) questions. of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor call 925-447-8747. 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Rosh movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go on a first come first serve basis between School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in to www.stinnocent.net or contact Father 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Year, on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 4:30 to 8 Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contact is the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- Augustine Lewton at 925.400.8119 or Livermore. Pastor: Jeff Barger. p.m., at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Lee Parlett 292-9280. anton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. [email protected] Lynnewood United Methodist Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Street, Livermore. DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Church at 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor We will start with Tashlich (4:30 p.m.), John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on offers a friendly congregation where all are Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community a walk to the nearby creek to symbolically the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- welcome. Summer worship schedule one Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at wash away our misdeeds of the past year. 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 service at 9:30 a.m. Childcare provided. 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Then we will have a potluck dinner (5:30 Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or a.m. All are most welcome to come and Contact the church office 846-0221, send 10:45 AM p.m.) followed by a secular humanistic and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization EastBaySecularJews.org. worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. an email to [email protected] or visit Asbury United Methodist Church Rosh Hashanah observance (7 to 8 p.m.). made up of women of British or British First Church of Christ, Scientist, For more information call the church office our website at www.lynnewood.org. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling This is a child friendly, but not child- Commonwealth heritage and ancestry with Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. 925-462-4802. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday centered, event. It is free to members, and a focus on charity and fellowship. Those Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is St. Bartholomew's Episcopal day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s $20 for non-member adults. For more infor- interested in helping with “the cause," held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore and youth groups Sunday School during mation or to RSVP, call (925) 485-1049. enjoying social activities, and forming long- and reading room are located at Third and 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs worship services and Sunday evening Mid- 12 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Splatter Festival in Dublin was Fun for All

By Bruce Gach The temperature hit In other areas, local about 100 degrees Fahren- groups performed guitar heit during last weekend’s music, Irish dance, hula, Splatter Festival, which ukulele melodies, martial had many attendees seeking arts and dance exhibitions. relief by asking where the Master chefs shared cook- water games could be found ing tips for parents and for a quick cool off. children. Dublin’s annual end-of- Katie Martens, of Dub- summer event is less about lin, brought her entire fam- water and more about “a ily to spend the afternoon splash of this and a splash of enjoying the festival. “We that, celebrating food, wine, like to support local events,” art and music,” according she said, as roaming en- to Shari Jackman, the city’s tertainers serenaded the public information officer. crowds. This year’s 8th annual Interactive art activities Splatter festival was held included painting squares of Sept. 14 at Emerald Glen canvas for the 2019 commu- Park. On the main stage, nity mural to be displayed various groups played dance in the Dublin Civic Center music, from high-energy in the next few weeks. And rock to smooth and soulful the yearly Chalk Walk Art tunes with dance parties Competition theme this year forming around the stage. was “What I Love About As the day cooled down, the Dublin.” music got hotter, concluding Clark Shaw watched his with a concert by “Earth to children painting kindness Mars,” a Bruno Mars tribute rocks to hide in the park for band. others to find. Games and carnival rides “I’m from Livermore for all ages added to the ex- and come to events around citement. Keeping with the the Tri-Valley,” Shaw local theme, wine, beer and said. “This time I came food were mainly from Tri- here to support Dublin.” Valley wineries, breweries, (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) restaurants and food trucks.