Thursday, April 27, 2017

VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 17 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Swalwell Weighs in on National Issues at Dublin Town Hall

When Congressman Eric Swal- interference in the last election. stated. dustries such as aerospace, biotech well (D) walked into the Dublin His main theme focused on He pointed out that during the and other technology based jobs. See Inside Section A High School multipurpose room making it possible to achieve the election, a candidate took the fear, At the local level, not all receive Section A is filled with last Saturday he was greeted with American dream, something he the want and despair and promised the same opportunities or facilities. information about arts, people, a sustained standing ovation by the said is at risk. Education, leading all of the jobs would come back. What we need to do is make sure entertainment and special events. estimated 500 in attendance. to 21st century jobs, was the key. When it comes to education, the same opportunities in Boston There are education stories, a Many of his remarks during Loss of manufacturing and coal tuition hikes and student debt are and the Bay Area are available variety of features, and the arts the session were supported by mining jobs have had a devastat- making it difficult to gain a higher in Indiana, and Iowa and that applause as he addressed topics ing impact on some areas. Trying education. Swalwell stated, "When all school houses have the same and entertainment and resources. bulletin board. related to national security, edu- to bring back those jobs is not the we invest in people, they return as cation, health care, and Russian path to the American dream, he an educated workforce building in- (See SWALWELL, page 5) Pleasanton Foundation Approves Receives Parking Plan Gift Ever The Las Positas College (LPC) Foundation made an announce- The Pleasanton City Council ment on April 22 that the late Drs. approved the Downtown Pleas- Barbara and David Mertes had anton Parking Strategy and Imple- bequeathed a gift of $6.85 million mentation Plan last week. to the college, marking the largest The vote was unanimous with donation in the college's history. Mayor Jerry Thorne absent. The announcement took place at The Parking Plan discusses: ex- the Foundation's 14th Annual 'Best isting parking conditions; increas- of the Best' gala event held at the ing the parking supply, including Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts the feasibility and cost of devel- before a crowd of 1500 on the col- oping a parking structure; factors lege campus in Livermore. influencing parking occupancy LPC President Barry Russell rates; parking demand manage- declared, "This incredible gift ment strategies; future demand from two special educators who scenarios; and an implementation have who have already led the ad- plan, including the identification vancement of Las Positas College of the top ten implementation will make an enormous impact on strategies. deserving students. It will continue The council added one short to build upon their legacy of en- term action, a pilot parking cor- couraging multiple avenues toward ral for bicycles near the Farmers' Photo - Doug Jorgensen success through education." Market. Councilmember Jerry Michell K-8 students who removed trash along the arroyo are (from left) David Mcintyre, Aiden Clarin, The gift will be used in part Pentin, a bicyclist, noted that tak- and Kayla Clarin. For the story, go to page 8. to establish the Barbara Fracisco ing away one parking spot for cars Mertes Memorial Scholarship to allow for up to 12 bicycles t Endowment to support graduat- would remove 10 to 12 cars from ing LPC students who seek to the road that would have needed All Invited to 'Making My Way to the USA' transfer to a four-year institution places to park. and continue their studies in the Councilmember Karla Brown By Carol Graham said organizer Ellen Peete. "It was Tri-Valley neighbors," said Peete. Two months after its hugely so successful that we decided to "The program will begin with fea- Performing Arts. wanted to ensure that an adequate The bequest will also establish number of ADA spaces were successful "Rally For Love" in create an event entirely dedicated tured immigration stories for the Livermore, Interfaith Intercon- to sharing family histories and group at large to model the format. the Barbara and David Mertes provided. Memorial Scholarship Endow- Among the strategies listed nect is hosting another community stories of immigration in hopes of Then we will break out into small event designed to bring together building bridges, fostering empa- groups with a facilitator who will ment to support graduating LPC in the plan were completing the students who transfer to a four- transportation corridor along and celebrate the Tri-Valley's di- thy and strengthening community." lead the groups in writing and shar- verse community. All are invited to attend this ing each participant's story with year institution with any major. Railroad Avenue, looking at ad- This endowment segment includes ditional parking in surface lots, "Making My Way to the USA" free event, which takes place at the group. Next, the larger group will take place on Saturday, April the Muslim Community Center, will reconvene and each breakout the development of the Charles periodically reviewing in lieu fees, and Margaret Fracisco Memorial considering employee parking 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. located at 5724 W Las Positas Bou- group will share a story or take- "There was a booth at the Rally levard, Suite 300, in Pleasanton. away from their discussion time. Scholarship for one male and one lots, and identifying pedestrian female eligible basketball team improvements. Also listed was For Love that invited people to tell "The atmosphere will be fun, From there, light refreshments their and their family's immigra- casual and warm with a chance to will be served with an opportunity member graduating from LPC and (See PARKING, page 3) tion story, as well as their own," learn something new about your (See USA, page 3) (See LARGEST, page 4) Dublin Council Backs New Facade Design By Ron McNicoll Also important to the plan is safe The Dublin City Council over- access to those stores for pedestri- ruled the Planning Commission, ans and cyclists. and will permit a developer to go In 2011, the city allocated 2500 ahead with changes that he pro- residential units in the Downtown poses to the facade of a CVS store Specific Plan. Of these, 1800 re- and two neighboring businesses at main to be addressed by develop- 7201 Regional St. ers. Of the other 700 or so, some The council made its unani- units exist, and others are under mous decision at its April 18 construction. meeting. Several audience speakers Dublin has been looking for backed the Planning Commission’s ways to encourage owners of unanimous vote against the devel- older commercial properties to oper’s proposal. They said that the improve the looks of their stores developer should add walkways Photo - Doug Jorgensen in the downtown area, where the through the parking lot all the way The March for Science in commercial land was developed to Regional Street for cyclists and Livermore drew up to estimated in the 1960s and ‘70s. pedestrians. Also, the city and de- 900 participants last Saturday. Improving the looks of build- veloper should combine to install Some dressed for the occasion ing facades has been singled out walkways across Regional Street to illustrate a point, including as a way to create an aestheti- to make it safer for residents in cally pleasing look that encourages future housing there. someone who came as a people to live and shop downtown. dinosaur. (See DUBLIN, page 3) Downtown Parking Garage March in Support of Science Draws 1500 Narrowed to Two Options Livermore’s March for Science have to fight our government to scribed as a nonpartisan movement A parking garage and a plaza rent downtown parking garage on last Saturday attracted an estimated save the environment." to celebrate the vital role science were the focus of comments by Railroad Avenue. The city owns 1500 people attending the Rally at During and after the march, plays in our health, safety, econo- Livermore City Councilmembers the land. However, with one of Livermore High School. The rally children and adults visited a dozen mies, governments, and everyday on Monday. the two options selected for more was followed by a one-mile march. Science Fair booths set up at the lives. The main message of the March For Science – Livermore After considering six parking detailed analysis, the city would Participants carried signs in football field, while local bands support of science. One featuring California Blondes, Killer Caribou, was a call for science that upholds garage options, the council select- have to purchase two properties. One owner does not want to sell, a picture of Uncle Sam declaring, and Truth Without Fear played. the common good and evidence- ed two for further study. The other based policymaking, education, City Engineer Cheri Sheets told "I want you to accept science." An- Booths included the likes of Tri- downtown project, the Mill Square other, carried by a dinosaur, stated, Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club, science literacy, research funding, Park/Livermorium Plaza design, the council. "Don't let reason go extinct." Ansel Clorox, Tinkergarten, and many and inclusive and accessible sci- will be sent back for revisions. Spaces in the garage would Adams was quoted on another, others. ence for everyone. The parking garage would be range between 260 and 403. It is stating, "It is horrifying that we The March for Science was de- constructed to the west of the cur- (See LIVERMORE, page 4) (See MARCH, page 2)

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By Ron McNicoll the contract unilaterally. of the $270 million bond Some community mem- on the land, and has worked comes with a school. They The Pleasanton Unified Trustees, when they for construction of a school. bers thought that it was with neighbors to determine do want Ponderosa to pay for School District Board made signed the agreement, had District demographer Isaac good the Valley Trails site what they want to see on the park improvements, which it clear that it will not pursue expressed no interest in Johnson said that enroll- was zoned public and insti- land. The neighbors were would include a restroom. purchasing a 9-acre site in the site. It’s not clear that ment will advance the next tutional, which is a relatively clear at the April 18 meet- The Planning Commission Valley Trails, currently oc- they even connected the four years, and then decline. low-cost designation so that ing that they don’t want the approved the development cupied by the Evangelical dots at that time with the However, by student enroll- churches and other non- neighborhood traffic that on a 3-2 vote. Free Church of Pleasanton. future need on the north side. ment “maturation” in 30 to profits can afford the land. The decision not to pro- Trustees said the mitigation 40 years, there would be a However, it turns out that the ceed was based on a de- agreement came before the need for two more elemen- zoning is residential single velopment fee mitigation second school bond passed tary schools. family; that would raise the NEW ON MARKET! $885K agreement involving the in November. It was not The projection does not purchase price. district and the developer. known then that there could include any development City Assistant Planner in October 2016 be other options beyond that might occur on the city’s Natalie Amos told a reporter Interim Superintendent the Neal elementary school East Side, where a landown- that although the city made Micaela Ochoa that because property the district already er this year unsuccessfully the general plan change, it the school board had signed owns. tried to revive the idea of a never changed the zoning the agreement, it must live Only after the bond mea- community of 900 to 1300 to public and institutional. Linda Futral up to it. sure passed, the board, at the units. Any big community The zoning goes back to Broker/Realtor She noted that anguage in insistence of trustee Valerie there would likely require the 1970s, when Morrison 1171 Innsbruck Street, 925.980.3561 [email protected] the agreement says clearly Arkin, set aside $35 million its own school, said Johnson. Homes built the surround- Livermore www.lindafutral.com that neither party may break ing subdivision. The church Outstanding South Livermore License #01257605 is permitted in a residential location. Nicely tucked on quiet zone. street. Don’t miss twilight tour Zone 7 to Save Millions by Buying Out Lease Ponderosa has an option this Friday 5-7pm. By Ron McNicoll million for the building has now. He said that any Zone 7 Water Agency and paperwork associated possible problems with the will buy the building it has with acquiring the property. East Bay Regional Park been leasing for the past Shorten Director Angela Ramirez- District facilities on the 12 years, a savings of $7 Holmes thanked staff for lakeshore could be worked million or more over other Your Commute! saving the agency $7 mil- out. options to guarantee head- lion. Other directors said that it quarters into the future. Board members also gave is better to focus on the do- Find a local job. The agency hired a pro- staff instruction to pursue able option, Los Vaqueros, fessional consultant to look working with Contra Costa because the deadline for at four options, including Water District (CCWD) for applying for funding from the purchase of a new build- a share in Los Vaqueros Res- Prop. 1 is in mid-August. ing. The consultant found ervoir north of the Alameda Directors unanimously that buying the building County line. The two boards rejected approving a pay now, before the lease is up in have toured the facility to raise for themselves. The is- 2020, would give Zone 7 the size up the possibilities. sue comes up automatically best deal. The address is 100 Quigley has favored ex- every two years, as set by North Canyons Parkway, panding Del Valle, noting board policy. Livermore. that it was designed for The staff suggested a Zone 7 will pay $9.6 much more capacity than it 1.45% increase to $192 per meeting. MISSED THE FIRST EVENT? DIDN’T MEET WITH MARCH Director Sarah Palmer (continued from page one) said, "We are below most EVERYONE YOU WANTED? JOIN THE SECOND ONE. The rally at the high His first example in- other boards, but I hear our MORE AND DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS! school Livermore Rally volved the work of Gali- constituents worry about included speeches featuring leo. His observations of money. My feeling is to take local scientists and politi- what were believed to be no action.” cians. stars were in fact moons Other directors agreed. MAY 4, 2017 One of the guest speak- and orbited Jupiter, as our ers, Rep. Eric Swalwell, moon orbits the Earth. This 11600 SHANNON AVE, DUBLIN stated, “Science, as we know piece of Magic from Science from those who work at our changed our view of the national labs, is our national Universe. 3PM-7PM defense." He added, “Sci- The second example fo- DR. ALPA DALAL, DDS ence is life – it’s our jobs, it’s cused on the work of Alfred GENERAL DENTISTRY our health, it’s our national Wegener, whose observa- Invisalign, Root Canal, Crowns, Pre-register for the event security. It should always tions of the shape of conti- Bridges, Sealants, Veneers, follow evidence, and never nents suggest that they were Dentures/Partials, Gum Treatment, follow politics.” once one but have separated Teeth Whitening, White Filling, www.trivalleyonestop.org/job-fairs Livermore Mayor John with time. His findings gave Fluoride Treatment, Extractions Marchand, himself a sci- us an understanding of the entist, said, "Livermore is history of the Earth. 30+ employers, hundreds of jobs in a variety of fields. the home to two world class The final example, Dar- national laboratories, LLNL win’s Theory of Evolution and Sandia. Their mission is concluded that natural se- nothing less than maintain- lection was the process by ing the security of our na- which species developed tion. They also support our and changed. He changed community, giving of their our understanding of where time, talent and treasure. we fit in the web of life on Science teaches us how to the Earth. conduct ourselves when we Davis said that his last don’t know the answer. It bit of Magic from Science lays out the steps to find the will come soon, though NEW PATIENT Thank you to our event sponsors: right answer. You may be perhaps not in his lifetime. 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It is my that moment, we will know deep hope that we continue that we are not alone in the to grow new generations of Universe, or perhaps not giants, to continue our ad- even in our Solar System. 1987 Santa Rita, Ste F, vancements in science, our That will be Magic indeed. Pleasanton understanding of each other, The consequences of that 925.660.7676 the world and the universe knowledge will be interest- DalalDental.com around us." ing to anticipate." Dona Crawford, Dona Crawford, Associate Di- rector Emeritus, Lawrence Livermore National Labo- ratory, who also worked at Sandia, stated, "I am very proud of the evidence-based objective information the labs provided to our national leaders, both Democrat and Republican. This informed decisions, which affected not only our country, but also the world. This is one reason I say science is non- partisan. "By being at the Science March we were celebrating science and curiosity driven research. We want to send a message that national policy must be based on evidence, objective data, and facts." Jay Davis, President Emeritus of The Hertz Foun- dation, talked about the magic that science gives us. "Science is not magic; it does not work with Pixie Dust, Fairies, or Alternative Facts. It works rather by observation, deduction, and test of measurement and in- terpretation by others." He provided three ex- amples of scientific work that produced what he calls magic, changing our un- derstanding of everything around us. April 27, 2017 • The Independent 3 DUBLIN (continued from page one) whether the plan could be standards for members of USA The council and staff said a 21st Century vision for the rejected on the basis that all six of the city’s commis- (continued from page one) sions and committees. Gupta there are no plans now for downtown.” people don’t like the design, to mingle and even to con- have included: "Three Wed- city expenditures for any Developer Vic De Melo as the Planning Commission raised the issue a few months ago, when certain Planning sult with genealogy experts dings and a Reception" de- street-crossing designs or showed the council slides of did. Bakker responded that onsite." picting Protestant, Jewish, hardware at the location. the current facade. Proposed “There is some basis for Commission members were missing meetings often. Cards featuring the writ- Muslim, Hindu, Catholic Planning Commissioner would be a higher, parapet- the Planning Commission’s ten stories and histories will decision, but other views can Once, the panel had to wait and Buddhist weddings; Steve Wright, who said he style roof, which he said be placed on a free-standing "Sharing Our Music," an in- spoke for himself, and not will bring more unity of line prevail." for a third member to arrive Councilmember Don to form a quorum. bridge that will serve as terfaith concert; and "Shared the other commissioners, to the three store frontages, a symbol of immigrants' Values among Faiths," dur- said that approving the ap- and make them look like an Biddle said the coun- Councilmembers talked cil should keep things in about excused absences. varied and interrelated jour- ing which a panel of speak- plication constitutes a piece- integrated whole. neys. ers discussed their respec- meal approach to improving However, creating park- perspective. “It’s a facade Gupta said an excuse should project. Let’s not recreate not give anyone a pass. “If "The hope is to create a tive faiths. the downtown. ing lot walkways is not lasting memorial that can "For Making My Way With piecemeal ap- as easy as some assume, downtown in one fell swoop. you make a commitment to We’ve tried to encourage the city, it’s an important job, be displayed and grow with to the USA, we've made a proach, what is the city’s according to De Melo. He time," said Peete. deliberate effort to include expectation, Wright asked. would like to improve access downtown owners to do and you show up.” something, and now we have Hernandez-Strah, a for- Interfaith Interconnect and invite various faith, With the number of new through the parking lot, but mer member of the Human is a group of Tri-Valley cultural and ethnic groups to residences present or under covenant restrictions im- a start.” Councilmember Melissa Services Commission, said community members and fully reflect the diversity of construction, and a desig- posed on the property origi- that when she applied for clergy, currently represent- our Tri-Valley," said Peete. nation 1800 more, there nally resulted in breaking the Hernandez-Strah said, “In a perfect world we could appointment to the panel, “it ing around 15 various faiths "I hope participants take could be a market of 5000 parking lot ownership into say, ‘Tear down the whole was very black-and-white. and cultures, whose mission away a further appreciation customers. "If the council nine different title-holders. building.' It would be nice Either you are coming to is "To enrich, inform and that the USA is a nation of approves the application, Some 93 percent of the own- to do all at once, but it’s not meetings or not, and you educate ourselves and oth- immigrants and because of “will it encourage property ership has to agree to any realistic, because of how know you are assigned for ers about the great diversity this, we all have a common owners not to cooperate? Is changes. De Melo said he many owners are involved.” four years.” of faiths and cultures in our tie that binds us." replacing plants, and a few could not get a majority of City Manager Chris Foss The new rule states that if valley." To learn more and parking lot planters enough the owners to attend either of said that future decisions a commissioner misses three Interfaith Interconnect's RSVP for the event, vis- to make a sea of asphalt at- two meetings that he called. involving building facades meetings in any 12-month inaugural event, held in it www.facebook.com/ tractive?” Councilmember Abe will remain with the Com- period, he or she automati- December 2011, featured a events/150879058774352, Wright urged the council Gupta, who appealed the munity Development Direc- cally forfeits membership. program about the holidays or www.interfaithintercon- to vote "no," and schedule a Planning Commission deci- tor (CDD) in an administra- The council would then ap- celebrated in Christian, Jew- nect.weebly.com/about. study session with the Plan- sion to the council, asked tive hearing. It was Foss’s point a successor. ish, Muslim and Buddhist html. ning Commission to create City Attorney John Bakker decision to send it to the The rule will apply in- religions. Subsequent events Planning Commission after stantly to members of the a high number of people Human Services, Heritage PARKING protested. and Cultural Arts, Parks (continued from page one) People living or owning and Community Services Our 3 Wines of the Month looking at building a parking from the plan. As currently property within 300 feet of commissions, and the Senior DOMAINE JEAN VULLIEN – Vin de Savoie, France structure that would include envisioned, it would be built a proposal are notified in Citizen Advisory and Youth The taste of snowmelt? This delicate, refreshing the potential impacts of within the ridges. The road advance of an action, and Advisory Committees. The white hails from the Alpine Foothills autonomous cars and ride is part of the Happy Valley have 10 days to respond. city must add the rule to the (think Lake Annecy, Albertville...). Not just for fondue sharing services might have Specific Plan. If people disagree with the municipal code to cover the anymore, Steve calls it his ‘Gin & Tonic’ wine! on future parking needs. Councilmember Karla decision, they can appeal it. Planning Commission. That 12.99 / 11.69 for our wine club members PANEL ATTENDANCE will require a second reading One option not supported Brown objected to moving FINCA RESALSO by EMILIO MORO – by the study was creating RULES TIGHTENED of the rule by the council, It forward with the study prior would go into effect 30 days Ribera del Duero, Spain one-way streets. Staff sug- to the city's completing the On another item, the council voted unanimously later with the publication in A juicy 100% Tempranillo from “The Bordeaux of Spain” gested that creating two mapping of ridgelands and providing a rare balance of heft and lift, darkness and lanes in one direction would to set higher attendance the city code. slopes in the area. energy. Here’s a delicious value for summertime grilling! encourage cut-through traf- City Manager Nelson Fi- 14.99 / 13.49 for our wine club members fic. alho proposed a compromise SOUTHEAST HILLS that would allow the study to GAMBA ‘Family Ranches’ ZINFANDEL – The council approved a move forward. However, it Russian River Valley contract with FirstCarbon would not be released to the Our (unpublished) price on this beauty is hard to beat. Solutions to conduct an public prior to the complet- Here’s big fruit deftly rendered, coming from old environmental impact re- ing of the mapping project. vines in one of Zin’s best regions. Gamba gains more view (EIR) for a proposed Removal of the road, fans with each pouring at our WineBar; housing development in the Fialho said, would likely a TWS bestseller that’s 10% off for club members!! southeast hills near the Cal- be contested by Alameda lippe Preserve Golf Course. County. The Happy Valley • EST. 1999 • Developer Tim Lewis has area is within the county's submitted a proposal for the jurisdiction. Fialho suggest- 154-acre Spotorno property, ed that in exchange for al- with up to 39 units to be lowing removal of the road, built on the 30 acre flatland the county could request that Pleasanton, CA area of the site. Staff told 641 Main Street in Downtown Pleasanton sewer and water service be (925) 600-9463 | www.thewinesteward.com the council that the zoning extended to the area. would allow for 22 units. The findings of the map- Next RSVP-Only Event: The developer has also ping would be included in Paul Bullard shows Domestic asked for removal of the the draft EIR. The final vote AND International Wine Goodness! Happy Valley bypass road was unanimous.

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Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. 4 The Independent • April 27, 2017 EDITORIAL Baker, Glazer Exemplify Bipartisanship The bipartisan tour in- tion. About one-third, were ter schools, including re- ty net. In California, 4.5 volving Assemblywoman interested in safety and im- quiring open meetings, and million people have health Catherine Baker (R) and migration. making the schools subject care. However, it came at Mapping Important Senator Steve Glazer (D) Baker listed her four pri- We are pleased with the decision not to release to the public records act and a cost. The state had to add made a stop in Dublin last ority areas as educational conflict of interest reporting. money." Rather than repeal an environmental impact report (EIR) on a pro- Thursday. opportunity, infrastructure, He is sponsoring a $2 it, Glazer said the law could posed new development in the southeast hills of Each discussed their leg- pro-job policies, and a good, billion facilities bond for UC be changed and improved. Pleasanton until mapping of the ridges and slopes islative work and took ques- accountable government. and CSU. Single payer doesn't say has been completed. tions about where they stood She supports a bill that He has proposed a smok- where the money will come on a variety of issues. would require UC to put The 154-acre Spotorno property would be the ing ban in start parks and from to pay for it. It would They exemplify their California students first beaches. take away choice." location of the new development, where up to main message, that they when it comes to enroll- They were asked about Both expressed concern 39 units are proposed for a 30 acre flatland area. believe it is possible for all ment/ She pointed out that transparency in the election about the low reimburse- The development could not be approved until the legislators to work together, there has been an increase process and donations. ment for medical care. They EIR was made public and certified. as they have been doing. in non-California residents Baker would require that supported increasing the re- Glazer stated, "Politics being admitted using low- During the Lund Ranch II hearings, arguments any time there is a local bal- imbursements for Medicaid. are incredibly polarizing ered academic standards. lot, donations of $5000 or They weighed in on the arose over the location of slopes and ridges with both Democrats and Her bill would place a cap more must be reported im- idea of creating a sanctuary where development would not be allowed under Republicans all having on non-resident enrollment. mediately. "It is important to state. Measure PP. As part of the Lund Ranch approval, strong views. There is not a Academic standards could empower ourselves through Baker said she would staff was directed to map the area. It has not been lot of consensus building or no longer be lowered for transparency," she said. give the idea consideration. problem solving.' He added non-residents. completed. Neither supported a sin- "We should have a welcom- that he and Baker, in general, In the realm of trans- gle payer health care option. ing immigration policy that Councilmember Karla Brown argued that the represent the same constitu- portation, Baker supports Baker pointed out that includes removing refugees maps should be included in the EIR analysis ency. While we don't always one bill that would create California went all in with who mean us harm." before it is released. Brown said she didn't see agree on problem solving, a lock box that would pre- the Affordable Care Act Glazer said anyone who what the rush was to finish the EIR. City staff why should we be so far vent transportation dollars (ACA) and will be signif- breaks the law should not apart on issues." from being transferred to wanted to move ahead with the EIR, because of icantly impacted by any be here. He said the propsed Baker said, "We want to the general fund. Another change in the federal law. bill is not about sanctu- the complexity of the issues. work together, to set a tone. bill supports BART to ACE, "We need to find a way to ary. "What SB 54 does is A compromise, supported by the council, will We have not been popular which she noted would take provide choice and for peo- formalize the roles each of allow the EIR to move forward. However, it with our parties when we 20,000-30,000 cars off of ple to obtain the care they us play in keeping us safe. would not be released to the public prior to the don't vote where they want I-580. need. I don't believe single Local police are not border us to go." Glazer too advocated completion of the mapping project. payer is the best way. I don't patrol agents. and should not Audience members were for education changes. One know how we could pay for be involved in deportation. While the maps designating slopes and ridges asked to raise their hands in would allow districts to set it. I don't have the answer." By defining roles, it would probably won't stop all controversy, they will response to questions about their own level of reserves, Glazer said his prior- allow immigrants who have provide a solid basis for determining where de- why they were there. The currently capped at 6%. He ity is to preserve the ACA. witnessed a crime or been a velopment could take place in the future. three topics that drew the would return many of the "It's not perfect. However, victim to speak out. Many most hands were education, provisions of accountability it provides a critical safe- are afraid of coming forward health care, and transporta- that were removed for char- for fear of being deported."

LARGEST LIVERMORE (continued from page one) (continued from page one) transferring to a four-year ings and appetizers, enter- estimated that 195 of those with a cost of just over $44 ing, Jeff Kaskey suggested station occupied the site. institution. tainment by students in the would be utilized by valet million. that it would be important An estimated $1.2 mil- Finally, the gift will es- performing arts department, parking for a 135-room To deal with predicted for the Downtown Steering lion for the entire project tablish the Barbara and Da- and a sparkling wine and hotel. congestion resulting from Committee to understand vid Mertes Memorial Schol- dessert reception, raised would come from the capi- Councilmembers, with adding more parking to a how the hotel and garage tal improvement program arship Endowment (Valley- over $78,000 for the Las the exception of Bob Car- small area, a new I Street would fit into the mix of the Care) to support Chabot-Las Positas College Foundation. (CIP). The city would seek Positas Community College Funds from last year's 'Best ling, expressed a preference entrance would be built. whole development. He also reimbursement from Chev- District students working of the Best' event support- for option 3 because it would From Livermore Avenue, suggested the city consider ron for the decontamination match the existing building the eastbound left turn for paid parking. He noted that toward an Associate of Arts ed the Math Jam program, work. in height, three levels, 22 the garages would need to the third property in option 3 degree in the allied health which provides no cost tu- City Attorney Jason Al- field. toring to students preparing feet high to the base of the be lengthened by widening should also be acquired. He top floor. Proposed would be Railroad Avenue along the stated their is a willing seller. cala noted that negotiations Per the bequest agree- for the math placement test have been underway with ment, the Las Positas Col- or math courses. A portion 375 to 403 spaces. The cost Speedee frontage to extend Carling agreed that paid lege Foundation will man- of the funds from this year's is estimated at $40 million. from Livermore Avenue all parking should be part of Chevron. "We have hit an age the endowments. "This 'Best of the Best' event will Carling did not like the idea the way to the garage en- a study. impasse. However, the city is an extraordinary gift of a go to support the Las Positas of forcing someone to sell trances. That, combined with Resident Katherine Bark- is positioned to recoup the size that is becoming more College Performing Arts property. providing entry stacking, re- er felt that the $17 million funds under the Resource and more common in the program. The event also un- Councilmembers also sults in adequate operations set aside would be better Conservation and Recovery community college sys- derwrites the Foundation's supported a garage listed as at the garage entry points. spent on other needs in the Act. But, we have to first tem," according to Kenneth Cycle Grant program, which option 6. It would require Pedestrian bridges may community. She suggested spend the money." Cooper, Executive Director provides funding for innova- acquiring the property from be incorporated into the that the garage would be As part of the design, of the Las Positas College tive projects by students, an owner willing to sell. The design to help with the con- Meyer proposes to create a Foundation. "It demon- staff and faculty impacting under-utilized. A new garage garage would be 33 feet tall gestion. would lead to further traffic timeline art piece that tells strates the commitment that the LPC community. and provide 380 spaces, During the public hear- both Dr. Merteses had about congestion by encouraging the story of Livermorium. the profound value of com- single occupancy travel, It would feature 116 medal- munity college in providing rather than reducing the lions representing electrons. a solid foundation for trans- number of trips downtown. There were several material fer to a four-year college and MAILBOX Councilmember Bob Wo- options proposed. beyond." erner pointed out that a ga- The site could accom- Dr. David Mertes was modate 950 people. Seating (Opinions voiced in let- eries, and from area corpora- list, one of whom failed to rage is necessary to replace a founding member of the parking to be removed from walls, and movable tables LPC foundation and served ters published in Mailbox tions that utilize science as appear. Ultimately, five of are those of the author and part of their work, speakers six speakers promoted or two sites being studied for and chairs would be placed on its board for 11 years, fol- near Peet's Coffee. lowing a distinguished ca- do not necessarily reflect the who would provide needed supported the Lab, and by development by the Steering reer in the field of education. opinion of The Independent. balance for our line-up. extension, nuclear weapons Committee. Councilmember Bob He served as Chancellor of The Independent will not As the group nubee, I science which comprises Councilmember Ste- Coomber was concerned the California Community publish anonymous letters. consciously held back, try- the bulk of the lab’s work. ven Spedowfski noted that that the abundance of con- College system from 1988 to All letters are required to ing to learn the ways of the Befitting the occasion, the the development potential crete would make the area 1996, and was the chancellor have the names of the per- group and how best to help benefits of science were would remove 623 spaces. hot during the summer (ultimately, I was able to of the Los Rios Community sons submitting them. Abu- lauded…benefits that were "They need to be replaced." months. Currently, it is a College District, superin- sive letters may be rejected help in several important and are wonderful. One cool place to relax. ways). Eventually, though, He suggested adding a smart tendent/president of Santa or edited. Frequent letter speaker used the term “nu- Woerner declared of the I saw the finalized speaker clear labs” once, in passing. parking feature, which Barbara City College, and writers may have publica- conceptual plan, "Shade is president of the College of line-up post and was pulled No one mentioned nuclear would identify available tion of their letters delayed. up short, deeply conflicted. weapons though the euphe- parking spaces. very important. More shade San Mateo. Letters should be sent by Dr. Barbara Fracisco Three of seven confirmed mism “security” came up Mayor John Marchand and more tables would be a email to editmail@com- speakers had gained promi- several times. Where were said that the council had good way to avoid so much Mertes had an equally il- puserve.com) lustrious career in the field nence by dedicating their the articulate Lab scientists heard from hundreds of concrete." He liked the idea of higher education with a careers to the design and who work in the few Lab people that they want more of LED lights to enhance the special focus on Las Positas Hijacked support of nuclear weapons, programs vital to humanity parking in the downtown. He Livermorium art piece. an activity I consider mor- College. She was a found- Mary Perner such as Climate Change (I liked the smart parking idea. Marchand said that peo- ally repugnant. recognized one of them in ing member who served as Livermore Staff will now take a ple had expressed a desire After reading Shawn I was born on August 9th, the audience, but not on the the District Vice-Chancellor closer at options 3 and 6 for something that was in- and secured more than $100 Otto’s The War on Science, one year to the day after “fat podium). Where were the man” was dropped on Na- academics? with more specifics on the teractive and indestructible million in competitive grants I immediately envisioned as part of the park. They and allocations for the early gasaki. Televised images of Finally, it wasn’t what trade-offs and costs as well having a Livermore March wanted a water feature. He growth and development for Science as a sister march nuclear horror accompanied speakers said, but who they as the possibility of using of facilities and programs of DC March for Science. many of my birthdays. My were and what they didn’t land at the northeast corner proposed a granite ball foun- at Chabot and Las Positas After all, we are located classrooms practiced Cold say that shouted out the of Livermore Ave. tain consisting of a shallow Colleges. Upon her retire- in the R & D corridor and War duck-and-cover drills weapons priorities of the PARK AND PLAZA level of water and the granite ment, Dr. Mertes served are home to two national under schoolroom desks Livermore March for Sci- The council determined it ball. Children could play tug (even in second grade, we on the Chabot-Las Positas scientific laboratories. It ence. Nuclear weapons would like more shade, less of war with the ball. He said Community College Board was a pleasant surprise to knew that wouldn’t save us). work currently consumes he loved the timeline idea. Sister Chrysantha regularly 86% of the Lab budget, cement and more green areas of Trustees for 14 years. learn that planning for a than the current redesign of Spedowfski liked the Tri-Valley natives Livermore March was al- warned us to keep our souls with Trump’s recent budget in a state of grace, because requesting hefty hikes for Mill Square Park and Liver- LED lighting. He was con- Charles and Margaret Fra- ready under way. A Febru- cerned about the cost of the cisco, the parents of of Dr. “the bomb” could drop at nuclear “science.” Nukes morium Plaza provides. The ary meeting at iGate began granite ball idea. Barbara Fracisco Mertes, my involvement with its any time. This affected me work doesn’t need us to park is located at the south- had a deep appreciation planning committee. It was deeply and resulted in life- march FOR it. They’re do- west the corner of Livermore Carling preferred a large for athletics and education, also the first time I heard long opposition to nuclear ing fine. Avenue and First Street. In shade tree to the granite and their own link to the the two speaker acquisition weapons . . . active opposi- Livermore is a wonder- addition, the council will ball. "Frankly, I don't like California community col- leads propose event speak- tion since 2004. ful town full of friendly, also make a decision on two the concept of the object." The March for Science lege system. Both played ers. One or two names were caring people, but there is options for the center of the He added that a little more high school basketball in familiar…and disturbing… movement was fiercely pro- a worm at its heart. Nuclear grass would be good. moted as non-political, a weapons development is the site The choice would be this region, along with other because they were from the between a large shade tree STEERING COMMIT- members of their family nuclear weapons develop- concept that loses its cred- “elephant in the room,” and ibility when major stake- our event was hijacked by it. or an interactive art piece. TEE who played for local teams, ment area of Livermore Lab. The Downtown Steering including Chabot College in holders become involved. I happily and enthusiasti- David Meyer of Meyer But other speakers were be- Committee will meet this Hayward. ing discussed too…speakers Because Livermore Lab cally supported the idea of Silberberg Landscape Archi- The April 22 event, from school and college sci- employs more than 7,500 pure science through my tects presented a conceptual Thurs., April 27 at 6:30 p.m. which included wine tast- ence departments, from win- people (voters), our two work for the Livermore design for council input. It in the city council chambers. political speakers, Mayor March for Science. I also included the need to remove The agenda includes a Marchand and, particularly, appreciated the sincere dedi- all of the existing trees, discussion of outreach op- Representative Swalwell cation and gifts of most of including the holiday tree. tions and methodology. are known to tread care- the planners. 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April 27, 2017 • The Independent 5 SWALWELL Hertz Foundation Adds (continued from page one) He would like to see lo- environmental policy under- taking the action together." to take about other walls Two Board Members cal businesses interact with taken by the new adminis- Swalwell said of the last the President appears to be middle and high school erecting. "I will resist all of The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation, a not-for-profit tration, Swalwell said, "We election, "I'm for defending organization dedicated to empowering America’s most bril- students to explain what have to have the freedom democracy from foreign the walls the President wants opportunities are available, to put up, including between liant minds in science, mathematics and engineering head- to enjoy clean water and interference. The last elec- quartered in Livermore, announced Rosemarie Havranek to expose them to a variety clean air with policies that tion, our sovereignty was a woman and her health care of occupations to help them decisions; between a worker and Ray Sidney have joined its Board of Directors. Rose- recognize climate change, attacked. While no ballots marie is a Seattle-based philanthropist whose husband and determine what they would policies that we can support were changed; worse, they and his or her right to or- like to study. ganize; and between open son are both Hertz Fellows. Ray is a Hertz Fellow who has and that put people to work tried to change our minds." remained active in the Hertz Community since receiving Swalwell said that in talk- in green tech industries." He supports looking into arms and refugees fleeing the Fellowship in 1991. ing to millenials he heard the He predicted the country the political, financial and their lives." “Our Board of Directors plays a critical role in setting consequences of rising stu- was headed for a budget personal contacts with Rus- Campaign reform was a the Foundation’s future direction and in determining the dent debt. Tuition from 1980 showdown with the $54 sia. "Election interference by topic raised by an audience evolution of our hallmark program—the prestigious Hertz to today has gone up 306%, billion designated for de- a foreign government is an member. Swalwell spoke in Foundation Fellowship. Each member is deeply committed faster than anything else we fense. "We have the biggest international crime." support of public financing to identifying and supporting this country’s next generation consume. The debt incurred defense budget, more than Asked if anything was of campaigns and working of leaders in science and technology,” said Robbee Baker by students has delayed seven other countries com- happening with the inves- to repeal the Citizens United Kosak, president, the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation. people starting families or bined. We don't need more tigation, Swalwell replied Supreme Court decision. “Hertz Fellows have made significant contributions to fur- purchasing homes. military. We need larger that the actions of the intel- Swalwell favored tax re- ther American progress over the past 60 years, and members He said that graduates groups of friends on the ligence committee chair form for the 99%. He would of the Board play an important role in mentoring and sup- can seek loan forgiveness playground; we need allies." had delayed the process of not lower corporate taxes porting the success of our Fellows.” through 10 years of public He said he would oppose looking into the campaign that benefit only executives. Rosemarie has a deep personal connection to the Hertz service. However, working any more actions in Syria and Russian interference. He He stated that taxpayers are Foundation and its mission: both her husband, Nathan in a nonprofit for ten years until the President presents said there is an open hearing not seeing their incomes go Myhrvold, and son, Cameron A. Myhrvold, are Hertz Fel- is not a viable option. He a plan of action and looks on the topic scheduled for up. Three out of four are lows. supports a bill that would to our allies. May 2. "If a witness is not making the same salary as As a Hertz Fellow, Ray earned his PhD in mathematics remove 10% of the debt "We are at the most dan- giving classified informa- they did 12 years ago. At the at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ray was each year someone works gerous point ever. I fear tion, every witness should same time, the economy has the second engineer to join Google in 1999 and is currently at a nonprofit, with anything the President is trying to be questioned in public. It grown. He would support a co-owner of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain. left at the end of ten years provoke something by do- will take time." lower corporate tax rate if He is a member of the XPRIZE Foundation’s Vision Circle, dropped. ing things that we normally He introduced legisla- companies agreed to share and serves on various committees at MIT. He added, "We need to wouldn't. I don't understand tion to set up an indepen- the profits with the backbone The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is the legacy of hold colleges responsible for what has changed other dent commission to create of their workforces. There John Hertz, a Hungarian immigrant who made his fortune the money they receive from than we have a President a bipartisan effort to see would be an incentive for by capitalizing on the entrepreneurship prospects in the the government by looking who wants to beat his chest what happened during the businesses to provide jobs budding automotive industry. To date, Hertz Fellows collec- at how long it takes for a and provoke people," said election. He added, "No in areas hard hit by the loss tively possess more than 3,000 patents, have founded more graduate to get a job and of work. than 200 companies and have received more than 200 major Swalwell. investigation would be com- national and international awards. For more information the level of faculty salaries. Swalwell pointed out that plete unless we reviewed the He concluded, "I will try Student loans backed by the to work as collaboratively as on the Hertz Foundation and the innovations led by Hertz reports show that Iran is in President's taxes. The easy Fellows, visit www.hertzfoundation.org. federal government should compliance with the nuclear way would be for him to re- possible to make sure every be interest free. treaty, yet there is a move to lease them. The harder way person has the possibility of When it comes to health undo it. involves issuing a bipartisan working, to provide a way care, people should have the He suggested that China subpoena." that would allow their chil- freedom to be healthy with would be the best partner The President's planned dren to do better than they St. Michael School universal access. "I will fight the United States could find border wall led Swalwell have done." Open House like hell to save the Afford- to put pressure on North able Care Act (ACA}." He Friday, April 28th 8:00am Korea. "I do not want to see Friday, May 19th 8:00am said he has signed on in sup- us launch a strike against a port of HR 676, the Expand nuclear country with 28,000 and Improved Medicare Act troops in harms way." Take a tour at our open house For All. He continued, "We are or schedule a tour today! In order to support such seeing the deconstruction things as health care, he of alliances. Terrorism is Now Enrolling would reduce the defense tearing us apart, creating TK-8TH GRADE budget. economic despair and fear There’s a He would support com- of muslims. There have been prehensive immigrant re- conflicts ended because of NEW BIKE SHOP IN TOWN •STREAM Curriculum Focus form. He noted, that there •Small Class Sizes alliances; many more were FREE Bike Pick Up & Delivery in the Tri-Valley are 12 million undocument- avoided. 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Fusion Maroon Girls 05 played spectacular games this Fusion U13 Boys Maroon team won two matches, weekend with two wins, one against Dublin 1-0 and the shutting out their opponents. other withSan Ramon 5-3. These girls fought hard and undefeated playing on the big field 11 v 11 for the first time. Players of the weekend are Ava Lewis and Daisey Tompkins. Livermore Little League T-Ball was played on March 22 between the A's and Phillies. The A's had a great game hitting off coach pitch for the first time. Logan Sandmann hit a powerful single and did excellent fielding, while Bryson Nudelman earned the game trophy for his strong hitting and defensive play.

The Livermore Phantoms U12 Black team started the weekend West Coast Krush 05 midfielder Khushleen Hothi racing with a game against the San Ramon Raptors Gold team. The for the ball against a Richmond United midfielder. Phantoms were competitive early. Goals were scored by Tate Rosburg (1), Jason Kitahama (2), Zack Agrella (2) and Jack Littauer (2) with assists by Jason Cruz and Tristan Desilets. Teagan Bailiff had an amazing night in goal, racking up 14 saves. San Ramon took home the win, 15-7. Their second day of play brought them to Alameda to take on the Attack. They had a really competitive game, one of the best of the season. They worked well as a team to keep the ball moving. Scoring for the Phantoms were Jason Kitahama (4), Lukas Verstegen Granada Little League Majors Red Sox took on the (1), Jack Littauer (1) and Tavey Mosher (1) with an assist by Royals. Ultimately the Red Sox won 7-6. Both teams Jack Littauer. Ryan Doko and Tristan Desilets worked goal displayed athletic talent, determination and great and made a combined 14 saves. Alameda ramped up after sportsmanship. This photo captures the faces of hard the half and ended up taking the win, 13-7. Pictured is #25 working players celebrating a teammates' home run. Teagan Bailiff.

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On Saturday, the U10 Phantoms Lacrosse Black Team faced the tough West Valley Red Hawks in a back-and-forth battle that went down to the final seconds when the tying goal Max Ghiglieri slides into 2nd base as shortstop Ben evened up the score at 9-9. Zack Neely led the team in Johnston prepares to apply the tag in a Granada Little scoring with four goals, followed by Roman Zuanich with two, League Major’s game between the Pirates and the and Jordan Phillips, Pierce Azripe and Aiden Melton each Royals. Photo - Bill Nale scoring as well. Strong defensive skills were showcased by Lucas Bickerton, Anna Van Essen, Brandon Raborn, Rodger Mayhew and Charlie Hertz. Zack Neely #3 shown grinding it from Marcos Valdez into an early 1-0 final goal, assisted by Mateo Vigil and out in a face-off. advantage. Defenders Hayden Borg, Valdez. Andre Pascal and Daniel Vil- Max Thompson, Joshua Raborn, AJ lasenor demonstrated great footwork Hattaway, and Dom Galo teamed with and ball skills throughout. Final score: keeper Thomas Schnap to keep Union Fusion 5, Ballistic 0. The U14A Black Phantoms Lacrosse team lost a close match Granada Little League batter with a hit to right field, scored City's aggressive offense in check. Fusion 06 Girls Maroon took on Granada Little League reports: two runs, was then tagged out heading Just before halftime, Schnapp saved Heritage Soccer Club of Pleasant Hill. to the Walnut Creek Warriors on Friday night, despite an Minor AA: Red Sox 4, Angels to second by Sam Nicholson (RF) to a goal with a slide to the right corner, on April 15. Led by three goals from outstanding team effort. The Phantoms looked to control the 13: Tough game for the Red Sox. Top Parker Stimmell (SS). Second inning preserving Fusion's 1-0 lead. Juliette Salgado and a stout defense, game from the start through ball possession and passing. Red Sox defense: Josh Katz had an saw three great plays. Josh Katz (1B) Fusion's strong play continued Fusion prevailed 4-1. Juliette's hat unassisted out at first. Robert Hansen with a caught fly ball, and the last through the second half. Breesch and trick was her second in two games. Their strategy worked, giving the Phantoms attack time (P) knocked down a slowly bouncing two batters being thrown out at first Valdez collaborated to advance the ball Jessica Orthman also scored for Fu- to setup shots and control the pace but still faced a short hopper toward the second baseman, by Lucas Kinney (3B) and Tanner to Zachary Huerta, who boomed a shot sion. Coach Beard commended the deficit of 3-1 at the half. The Phantoms would fight back to and with a soft toss to first threw the Bingham (SS). Red Sox RBI hitters: over the keeper's head for a 2-0 lead. play of the entire defensive unit: Katy runner out. Jordan Kawano fielded a Josh Katz, Tanner Bingham, Jordan Defender Dom Galo scored the game's Cannan, Aly Eaton, Kylie Hahlbeck, tie the game at 5-5 in the fourth period. Phantoms' goalie, solid hit to third, tagged his bag to Kawano, Porter Seiwald, Jake Sharp, final goal with a powerful shot from Jessica Gutierrez, and keeper Ashley Gavin Gannod, made some timely saves and defenders stop the runner from advancing. Top Noa Capistrant, Sam Nicholson, behind the third. Final score: Fusion Pritchard. Ben O’Connor, Gabe Tinoco, Drew Macur, and Zach Moses Red Sox hitters: Robert Hansen 1-2, Robert Hansen. 3, Union City 0. Fusion 05 Girls Maroon defeated double, 2 RBIs; Josh Katz 1-1, double, The team then traveled to Pleas- Pleasanton Rage 3-1 on April 15. Au- played strong defense in front of the goal. Jake Herweg, 1 RBI; Porter Seiwald 1-2, 1 RBI; Noa anton for an afternoon game against tumn Walston opened the scoring for Giorgio Piazza, and Chris Wilk scored for the Phantoms. Capistrant 1-1; Tanner Bingham 1-2; Fusion Soccer Ballistic 05 Elite. Fusion by racing past the defense on a However, Walnut Creek would score one more goal overall and Jenner Becker 1-2. Livermore Fusion U13 Boys Breesch set the tone by punching counter attack and placing a beautiful Red Sox 8, Giants 6: The Red Maroon played home and away in a goal in the game's first ten seconds. shot into the corner. Fusion went ahead Livermore would fall 6-5 at the buzzer. Pictured is Phantom Sox and the Giants played an excellent matches on April 15, winning both Huerta and Galo each scored shortly 2-0 when Kaitlyn Cainey followed up defender, Ben O’Connor, clearing the ball following a save game in spite of playing in the rain. games by shutouts. thereafter, giving Fusion a 3-0 lead. Autumn's shot on goal. Rage scored from goalie, Gavin Gannod. The Red Sox battled hard and earned Fusion started strong in the first Connor Kenyon scored on a beautiful just before halftime on a high arcing two runs in the last inning to secure the match with Union City, with Tanner corner kick by Breesch, putting Fusion "balloon ball" shot that barely eluded win. Top Red Sox defense: A Giants' Breesch converting a beautiful pass up by four. Tyler Orth scored the game's Fusion's GK, making the score 2-1 at the break. Kaitlyn Cainey scored again in the second half to put Fusion up 3-1, Stunt Team Advances in New Team Sport and the team turned up the defense to close out the game. Livermore High has a Going into the last week boys were tied for second School, with a record of two matches on April 18th. Stunt Team competing in a of competition, the Cow- place with California High 4-1. The Cowboys played First, they defeated Amador new team sport, approved Valley 15 to 9. Then they by the California Interscho- went up against California lastic Federation (CIF). The High. The match was tied sport is derived from tradi- all the way through the first tional cheerleading. Stunt 3 quarters. The Cowboys UNITED removes the crowd-leading defeated Cal 15-10. CONSTRUCTION and focuses on the technical The team competed in and athletic components of the North Coast Section REMODELING cheer, which include partner stunts, pyramids, basket playoffs Tuesday, April 25th ROOFING tosses, jumps and tumbling at Dougherty Valley High PAINTING skills. Teams compete in School. They are seeded PLUMBING matches that consist of four second and hoping for a bid quarters of play. to the State Championships (209) 818-9300 This sport is only in its the first weekend of May. [email protected] second season as a CIF high License #916970 school sport. The East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) has just seven teams this year. Donate cars, trucks, Two teams competed last Donate year for the first time, and boats, tractors the rest are new to the sport, Your and RV’s. Running including Livermore High. Team photo courtesy of Livermore-Granada Boosters. Vehicle to or not. Tax Deductible. Tri-Valley Conservancy Help Preserve Land for Future Generations

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Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Amador Valley High School swim team faced off against cross-town rival Foothill in a dual conference meet last week.

Hodapp hit a ball down 1st to help ing into half. In the second half, Sophia her teammate home and earn an RBI. notched her second goal of the game off Chloe Norfleet had a solid hit to short a pass from Alana. Kendra Riddiough stop to help load the bases in the third and Alana then combined for a couple inning. Donna Barpal DDS beat the beautiful quick touches and fed to Hurricanes 10 to 6. Top players: Brynn Madylin Harrell who knocked it in the Photo - Doug Jorgensen Hodapp, Chloe Norfleet, Eishita Singh, net. Kendra followed up with a rocket The Amador Valley High School men's varsity lacrosse Gianna Gutierrez, Emma Saroukhnoff, off a pass from Summer for Krossfire's Marissa Schaeffer. 5th goal. Dakota Baird finished up the team defeated Granada 19 to 3 in a conference match- Krossfire scoring notching a pass from up April 21. West Coast Soccer Alana into the net. Krossfire was able The West Coast 05 Wildkatz, to fight off a hard press from Tecos as continued with NorCal Spring League they went on to win 6-3. Pictured are Kinaar Desai, Christopher Kilday, and John play with a match in Mountain House Sunday afternoon matched Kros- Cameron Priest, and Cameron Meier sfire up against a powerful Walnut and Bennett, Christopher Kilday, and Hook and Ladder Run Bennett running the 3200m race during the Granada- on April 23rd, against Mustang SC 05 The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- Elite. Mustang had been undefeated Creek 06G Blue team. Walnut Creek Kinaar Desai respectively. Sprinters Livermore meet. was first to get on the board, for a Thomas Leon and Ethan Aboumrad fighters Foundation will be hosting going into the weekend. From the first the 9th Annual Hook and Ladder whistle, the teams brought an evenly 1-0 lead. Krossfire answered back as placed 2nd and 3rd in the 200m, Madeline Snodgress passed to Sum- Aboumrad third place in the 100m, Run, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Wente matched, yet physical game. Wildkatz Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. score on a nice pass from Katie Strong mer who netted the goal for a tie at while Kilday, came in second place in the half. The second half started with the 400m sprints. Matthew Stepanek Livermore. This event will include a to Zusette Zamora. Mustang answered 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 quickly with a fast break and goal of a physical Walnut Creek attack, who came in first and Chad Hemmig came in knocked in the go ahead goal, taking third on the 110m hurdles and Hayden mile fun run. The event benefits the their own. With just seconds left in Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters the first half of play, Strong battled a 2-1 lead. Krossfire answered back Glasco came in second place on the as Adriana Paneda fed Summer who 300m hurdles. Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that through many defenders to score for supports injured and fallen firefighters, the Wildkatz and give them the lead netted the equalizer once again. Just A new Granada High School minutes later Krossfire took the lead as record of 149'7" was set by Emily the Burn Foundation and other local 2-1 at the half. In the second half of charities in the Tri-Valley. play, the Wildkatz defense and goalie Summer fed Kendra who put Krossfire March with first place in girls discus up 3-2. Summer and Kendra connected throw while teammates Nicole Adams Registration is $40.00 for the adult held Mustang scoreless. With minutes 5K or $45.00 for the 10K ($20 and $25 left in the game, Karlee Lywondowsky again, giving Krossfire the 4-2 lead and and Sarah Passannante, took second Summer a hat trick. Krossfire would and third and Mark Silverthorn and respectively for those 17 and under) sent a corner kick to the front of Mus- and $15.00 for the kids’ 1 mile fun run. tang’s goal and found Cameron Silva hold on to win 4-2. Francisco Midkiff placed first and West Coast Wave 02 Girls par- second for the boys. March and Adams On May 1 all registration fees go up who sent the ball into the back of the $5.00. Registration closes May 30th or net. Wildkatz took the win 3-1 and are ticipated in President's Cup this past came in first and second for the girls weekend in Ripon. The Wave began and Silverthorn, John Molitoris, and when sold out. Additional fundraising currently sitting at the top of the leader and donations are allowed and en- board for NorCal Spring League for with a 7-0 win against Santa Cruz. Nick Lloyd took first second and third Second game placed Wave versus a for the boys in shot put. Lauren Stuart couraged by all participants. Starting Premier area 3/4. time for the 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., The West Coast Krush 05 re- tough Manteca team, Wave Prevailed won first place in the girls while Grant with a 4-2 result. Wave concluded the Blockley and Ryan Stear won second followed by the kids’ 1 mile fun run turned to the pitch this past weekend, beginning at 9:30 a.m. after two week break, for two Spring weekend with a must 6-2 win victory and third places in the boys pole vault. The Granada High School swim team hosted cross- over Anderson. The goal scoring was Thomas Reeves and Ronald Chy took The 5K is a stroller friendly run/ League games. Krush faced off against walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road Union City Premier Fuego 05 Saturday led by Talyor Sprott with 7 goals. second and third places in the boys long town rivals from Livermore High School for the last Defensively Jackie Hurtado and Dylan jump. Second place went to Nicole course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved morning. Fuego scored the first goal road. Strollers are not permitted on swim meet of the season. Pictured is Matador senior, of the morning, but Krush responded Eustachy organized the back line and Bartels for both the girls triple and high Jessica Zogaric played well in goal. jumps. Marcus Shephard won third the 10K course. Both courses travel Adele Myers swimming the butterfly stroke in her last minutes lateer, defender Kimmie through Sycamore Grove Park. The Keller deflected a Fuego pass that went Mia Cranell, Katie Figueroa, and place in the boys high jump. race at Granada. Makayla Marinaro created chances Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages to Chloe Thomas who passed the ball 12 & under) will take place at Wente to Hailey-Ann Stubbles, Stubbles from midfield. West Coast Warriors U15 NPL Nominate a Coach Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on shot the ball past Fuego’s goalie for TV30 is seeking nominations for either of the courses or the fun run. the score. A penalty play against Krush TEAM took a 1-0 win over Lamorinda the Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstand- United 02 NPL. Warriors assist came Water and refreshments will be allowed Fuego to score once more, ing High School Coach of the Year provided at the end of the race. Wente making the score 2-1 at half-time. from Arianna Moore to Lindsey Plant Award. for the winning goal. Sunday April 23. Vineyards will have additional food Fuego scored twice more in the second This is the third year for the Coach and wine tasting for purchase. half and although Krush played hard, The Warriors 02 NPL TEAM took a of the Year Award. Last year’s winning 5-0 win over Palo Alto. The back to On line registration can be they were unable to score again. Final coach was from Foothill High School filled out at: https://raceroster.com/ score 4-1 Fuego. back wins boost West Coast Warriors and nominated by both students and for a tie for first place in the NPL events/2017/10370/9th-annual-hook- Sunday afternoon Krush faced off parents for the work and inspiration and-ladder-run . against Richmond United Richmond Spring League. Goals were Made by he provided. Stars. It wasn’t until Stars were called Kaitlin Carlton, Arianna Moore, Mia Just go to tv30.org and click on for a penalty in the box late in the half Mendoza and Caitlyn Garrison scored the banner at the top of the website. that Krush got on the scoreboard. 2 goals. Goalkeepers Victoria Morfin LGSA Registration: Fill out the short form to nominate Livermore Girls Softball As- Midfielder Emily Hollinghaus took the and Morgan Blankenship are credited your favorite coach. The winner will penalty kick for Krush, giving Krush for the shutouts. sociation welcomes girls who are 5 be announced at this year’s Tri-Valley years of age and older for the 2017 the 1-0 lead going into halftime. Krush U14G West Coast Kaos 03G Sports Final Outstanding Athletic continued to dominate the field in the NPL earned another victory to stay Fall Recreational season. No prior Awards Event taking place on May experience necessary. Online registra- second half, scoring twice more before on top of the National Premier League 25, 2017 at the Robert Livermore the final whistle. Forward Hailey standings, North Coast FC (Petaluma). tion is open at www.lgsa.org. Visit the Community Center. The deadline to website or email [email protected] for Garvin scored her first of two goals off Kaos started strong, scoring 5 minutes submit the nomination is May 1, 2017. a deflection from Richmond’s goalie, into the match. Alivia Ganz ncreased more information. giving Krush the 2-0 lead. Krush put the lead taking a pass by Alyssa Wil- the game away for good when defender liams. North Coast got a goal back to Kira Korsak sent a penalty kick up the make it 1-1. As North Coast continued The Granada High School men's junior varsity lacrosse field to forward Vanessa Gomez, who to push forward but Kassidy Bracket, passed the ball to Garvin, who scored Kelsey Brumm, Kiara Rodriguez, team won their game against Livermore High School Krush’s final goal of the game. Final Gabby Casillas, and Maddie Long with a score of 6-5. Pictured is Matthew Larson score 3-0 Krush, with a shutout victory held defensively to save the 2-1 win. for goalie Grace Lagenfield, who had Support or Join the 12th annual surrounded by Cowboys as he nears Livermore's goal. five saves in the game. West Coast Wildfire U17G beat Track and Field Livermore Fusion in a Norcal Premier The Granada High School track Bras for the Cause Champions League match over the and field team traveled to Foothill High School where the Matadors huge home runs. Top players: Peyton weekend. Wildfire outscored and Phantoms Lacrosse outplayed Fusion to claim a 3-2 vic- continued their winning streak. The Breast Cancer Walk Noome, Giela Pharis-Portela, Kaitlyn Matadors had 132 athletes compete The Livermore Phantoms U14 Price, Emma Crabb, Sarah Gerber, tory and bragging rights. Within the White team played a phenomenal first 10 minutes, Fusion scored from in 199 events with seventy three new Pleasanton, CA on April 29, 2017 Advika Deodhar. personal records. Matador girls took weekend of lacrosse. On Saturday BHG Tri-Valley Realty Jennifer a corner kick putting them ahead 1-0. April 22, they beat the Berkeley Bears West Coast answered a few minutes first place in the 100m, 200m, 800m Branchini 11, Wang Oral Surgery 4: sprints, the 4x100m and 4x400m relays on the road in an overtime win. Nick Ruby Stinson hit her first career home later from a long kick from goalkeeper, Coltrin (4), Joshua Bailey (3) and Josh Mackenzie Long who connected with and 100m and 300m hurdles. The boys run Saturday, a two-run shot over took first place in the 110m hurdles, Gnovel (1) brought the score to 8-8 go- GSB6's left-field fence to give the Rachel McCarthy, maneuvered ing into overtime. Nick Coltrin scored around the last defender to fire a shot and 1600m and 3200m distance runs. BHG Tri-Valley Realty a 2-0 lead in an Mia Smith won the 100m sprint the game winning goal, upsetting the eventual 11-4 win over the Wang Oral into the top corner of Fusion net for a Bears in a 9-8 win in overtime. On 1 to 1 halftime advantage. At the start with Cassidy Bates coming in third, Surgery. Stinson singled and scored while Lindsey Philips and Giovanna Sunday April 23, the U14 White team in her other at-bat, and she made an of the second half, Wildfire went on took on the Sacramento Stingers on the attack and was given a corner kick. Duley dominated the 200m with Phil- acrobatic catch as the BHG Tri-Valley ips winning in 26:94. Colleen McCand- the Phantoms' home field at Cayetano Realty Jennifer Branchini's catcher in McCarthy delivered a perfectly placed Park. Logan Pelkey led the team with kick into the box where Wildfire’s Si- less took first place in the 800m. Kinga the first inning. Also pacing the BHG Bihari, Kalea Bartolotto, and Savannah 5 goals. Kaden Hickmott (2), Nick Tri-Valley Realty Jennifer Branchini's erra Martin connected to volley a shot Coltrin (2), Josh Gnovel (1), Jackson that hit the crossbar and fell into the Maselli, finished in first, second, and win were Natalie O'Sullivan (struck out third place in the 1600m and Daisy Snodgrass (1), Jacob Andre (1), and 7 in 4 IP), Brooke Inman (2-run single), Fusion goal. Wildfire was now up 2-1. Kirk Stempien (1) all scored goals. Minutes later, West Coast went on the Guinchard and Bartolotto, placed first Ella Hodges (2-for-2) Hana Sato-Kreis and second in the 3200m runs. The Phantom U14 White defense held (2 runs, single). Top players: Ruby attack again and McCarthy recorded Info & Registration: TriValleySOCKs.org strong against the Sacramento stingers, her second goal of the match giving Ashley Cole, Kylie Moore and Stinson, Matalie O'Sullivan, Brooke Chloe Stanford took first, second and led by Logan Wright at goalie with Inman, Bella Aliotti, Aleena Helms, Wildfire a 3-1 lead. A red card left the Aidan Noonan, Danny Geissbuhler, Wildflower with only 10 players. The third in the 100m hurdles while Cole, Lauren Emmett. and Kaila Kheirolomoom took first and Daniel Moy, and Nathan Rivera ag- Dr. Scott McElroy Orthodontist referee added 15 minutes of injury gressively defending their goal. The time for the second half and late in second in the 300m hurdles. Freshmen 2, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue 5: For Meghan Kennedy and Jordan Briggs Livermore U14 White team went on to Dr. Scott McElroy, Nina Balestreri the match an unusual drop ball penalty win the game, 12-6 over the Stingers. was awarded to Fusion just outside the qualified for varsity EBAL in hurdles. 100% of the Walker funds raised is granted to our beneficiaries. was an amazing pitcher, striking out Matador boys took first, second, It was a well matched battle 4 batters. Taylor Bazemore was a West Coast 18 yard box. The kick was 501©(3) corporation status. Tax ID 20-2395367 between the Livermore U12 Purple converted to a goal and the match was and third places in both the 1600m stand out as catcher. Abby Heinemann and 3200m runs with John Bennett, Phantoms and Skyline on Sunday af- made a clutch play at shortstop. For now a 3-2 competition. Well into the ternoon. It started with great teamwork Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Sophie added 15 minutes of injury time the and a powerful goal by Aidan Andre. WendellValleyCare made Ca key haritable out at Foundation catcher referee (VCCF) gave Fusion one last attempt to Skilled passing between Luke Bauer tie up the match from a corner kick. But by makinginvites youa catch to joinat the us plate. at ou Sofier 33rd Annual and Aidan Andre kept the momentum Pitluk connected for a clutch hit and it wasn’t enough and the match ended going. Aidan Andre scored with an alsoGo madelf Tournament a great catch at in Castlewoodcenter field. Countrywith a West Club Coast Wildfire 3-2 victory assist from Sam Butler. There were Saturday saw the West Coast 06 Andreain Pleasanton. Anderson had a great play at some amazing checks by Luke Bauer, short stop for an out. Top players: Nina Krossfire taking on Tecos Hayward Alexander Operin, and Matthew Stahl SC. Tecos took an early 1-0 lead. 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BENEFITTING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Golf Tournament 8 The Independent • April 27, 2017 Students Help to Clean up the Environment By Carol Graham people who help create a trash and 52 gallons of recy- event, open to all, is part of Aiden Clarin, Emily better and more peaceful clables, according to Allen. Coastal Cleanup Day, the Wilson and Blake Wilkin- world through intercultural "I thought there would be largest statewide and inter- son dropped off their loads understanding and respect. more litter, but because they national effort to clean trash and sauntered back along a "The students are work- do this event every year gar- and debris from waterways. Livermore trail, squinting ing on their IB unit 'Sharing bage isn't building up," said This year's Livermore in the late morning sun. In the Planet,' which focuses on Emily. "I feel accomplished, Community Service Day their hands, protected by how we as a planet share fi- too, because we helped all Cleanup took place one day oversized gloves, they car- nite resources," said teacher the animals that live in the after Earth Day. The partici- ried extended-reach grasp- Anna Macintire. "This group habitats around here." pating students will present ing tools and industrial-size learned how plastic is harm- Asked what happens to information about their ex- orange buckets. ing our environment, and trash left in creeks and ar- perience to parents and other "I feel accomplished," how it has harmed the planet royos, Blake answered, "It students at Michell's open said Aiden. "We raised over time. They've been goes into the ocean, and house next month. awareness and showed researching this topic for becomes part of the (Great "I loved the students' people that they can pick weeks and have met with Pacific) garbage patch which enthusiasm for the work up trash. It's good for the experts to learn more. Part of is four times as big as Texas. that they were doing," said environment." the unit is to take some form When birds try to eat the mentor and classroom vol- The youngsters had a of action, so these students garbage, they can't digest it unteer Sue Carling. "I was right to feel accomplished. decided to be a part of the so they die. We picked up so proud of how mature they In one morning, they com- cleanup." a lot of garbage and saved were - they got right to work pleted two tasks: taking part The Livermore Com- animals from dying." and were serious about this in the Livermore Communi- munity Service Day Clean- Stated Macintire, "I hope project. They were inter- ty Service Day Cleanup and up took place on April 23, that after today, the students ested, eager and involved, fulfilling a requirement for and was coordinated by the will continue to participate and they were excellent role fifth-grade students at Joe Livermore Public Works in more cleanup activities." models for others." Michell K-8 School, one of Department and the Tri- In September, the sixth To learn more, visit www. a growing number of Inter- Valley Adopt-a-Creek-Spot annual Tri-Valley Creeks to joemichell.schoolloop.com, national Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Bay Cleanup will take place and www.trivalleycreeks. schools in California. The "Trash and debris nega- on Saturday, the 16th. The org. IB program was founded in tively impact quality of life 1968 with the mission of de- and property values, and en- Photo - Doug Jorgensen veloping inquiring, knowl- danger the habitats of plant The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation edgeable and caring young and wildlife populations," said Lynna Allen, City of (PPIE) held the fifth annual Pleasanton Run for Livermore Water Resources Education, a fundraiser. Funds raised support and re- Division Source Control establish critical district-wide programs threatened in iPal School Coordinator and Tri-Valley recent years by state budget cuts, and to fund projects Creeks Adopt-a-Creek-Spot enhancing educational excellence for all students. Ready for Coordinator. "Removing trash and debris not only im- proves the aesthetic beauty Students of neighborhoods, it also The Pleasanton Unified helps improve water qual- School District (PUSD) ity and aquatic habitats in celebrated the ribbon cutting neighborhood creeks." of iPAL Preschool, Pleasan- The students worked at ton’s first inclusive school Site 9: Arroyo Las Positas for children ages three and at Heather Lane Bridge in four. The ceremony took Springtown. Together with place on Wednesday. other Site 9 volunteers, they iPAL Preschool, previ- picked up 27 gallons of ously called Harvest Park Preschool Center, has been serving special needs stu- dents from across the Dis- trict for 11 years and will now be open to the public. As an inclusive pre- school, iPAL provides pre- school students with spe- cial needs an opportunity to learn, play and explore alongside typically devel- Joanne and Stuart Hamilton oping students. General education students have a chance to learn compassion, Authors to Discuss patience, empathy and how to assist their peers in a way Cycling Across America that benefits them both. iPAL is open to three Joanne and Stuart Hamilton, authors of the book Ad- year old students three days ventures of the Ordinary: Cycling Across America, will a week, on Monday and speak at the Civic Center Library on Sunday, May 7, 2017 Friday from 8:30 AM to at 2 pm. This event is free to the general public. The Civic 11:30 AM and Wednesday Center Library is located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue, from 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Livermore, California. iPAL Preschool serves four- Adventures of the Ordinary: Cycling Across America year old students Monday chronicles an ordinary couple’s adventure in 2014 that through Thursday from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM or 10:45 began in Los Angeles and ended in Boston. Joanne and AM to 1:45 PM. Stuart Hamilton only started cycling a few years earlier in iPAL Preschool was ap- their late 40’s. Both non-athletes, they decided to attempt proved to expand its services an extraordinary feat: ride their bicycles across the United to the general public by the States for 3,415 miles over 50 days. For more information PUSD Board of Trustees on about this couple, visit www.stuartandjoanne.com. January 17, 2017. This program, which celebrates National Bike Month, Visit the Harvest Park is part of the Friends Authors and Arts Series, supported by Preschool Center web page the Friends of the Livermore Library. To learn more about for more information or this program and other events, visit the library’s website at email eknaggs@pleasanto- www.livermorelibrary.net. nusd.net. Amador Valley Places 5th in U.S. Competition Civics The Amador Valley High School Competition Civics team finished in 5th place in the national We The People competition. Sanie Zehra, MD The judging was held on April 22 and 23 in Washington, D.C. Board Certified In Family Medicine The Amador team represented California, by virtue of winning the state contest. This was the 15th time that Amador advanced to the national finals. In 13 of those times, they Board Certified In Geriatrics Medicine were in the top 10. Amador was national champion in 1995. Amador teams were runners-up in 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014. Third place was won in two other years. Amador teacher Stacey Sklar, who coached the team, said, "We had a terrific team this year. The kids worked really hard, and it paid off for them at nationals. I am proud Come Experience Patient of their efforts." Amador principal Michael Williams said, "I want to extend a huge congratulations to our Amador competitive civics team and their advisor, Stacey Sklar. Our students and staff Centric Care! dedicated countless hours to prepare for nationals and this impressive finish." 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Public Invited Las Positas College to Hold Career Exploration Open House

Las Positas College invites the community to a Career high school and middle school students and their parents ticulture and Winery Technology and Welding Technology. Exploration Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to professionals interested in advancing their careers." The Public Safety career fair from 1 to 5 p.m. in the May 3. Campus Tours begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and start Guests can explore career and transfer programs and Quad will feature the following programs: Administration at the Student Services & Administration Building Patio, visit with faculty and students. Representatives from stu- of Justice, Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services and Fire Building 1600, near Parking Lot C, where guests can also dent clubs will be available in the Quad and there will be Service Technology. Program vehicles will be on display and get information and a campus map. Additionally, a Public music and prize drawings. Parking is free. The cafeteria visitors can discuss careers with faculty, students, alumni Safety career fair will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Quad. will be open. and representatives from area public safety agencies. "Our Open House provides the perfect opportunity to Represented programs will include Applied Photogra- The college is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in see our beautiful campus and facilities, meet faculty and phy, Automotive Technology, Biological Sciences, Busi- Livermore. For a campus map, driving directions and infor- students and learn more about college and careers," said ness Studies, Computer Studies, Engineering, Engineering mation about public transportation, please visit the website Career and Technical Education Project Manager Vicki Technology, Interior Design, Mass Communications, at www.laspositascollege.edu. Shipman. "We expect to see a wide range of visitors, from Theater Arts, Visual Communications/Graphic Design, Vi-

OBITUARIES Manuel ultimately succumbed to the music, riding his bicycle Purchasing Agent, Construc- graduat- ence Gastelum Badilla cancer. and hunting for treasure tion/Remodeling Manager ed from where Age 82 Born December 11, 1937 whether in a catalog or find- and District Manager until Spirit h e Manuel “Manny” Gas- to Miriam Glatman and Ar- ing rubbish to repurpose on he became General Man- Lake earned telum Badilla, 82, of Tuc- thur Brown, Hal was raised the street. Before the term ager in 1982. In 1984 the Com- his son, Arizona passed away in Staten Island, NY. He “upcycler” was coined, Hal company changed hands muntiy bach- graduated from Curtis High Wednesday April 12, 2017 was constantly reusing items and Glenn became District High elor's School in Staten Island in that everyone else would Manager for the Mother School degree in his home peacefully 1956 where he was voted in 1946. A celebration of life ser- have thrown away. Past proj- Lode & Visalia circuit. In and “Class Clown.” As a student ects included the infamous When vice doing so Glenn and his wife later a he acted in musicals and rubber band ball, an orange Lois was mas- will be played baseball, basketball Caroline moved to Sonora juice can pencil holder, a 16 she ter's held at and ice hockey. A lifelong where he managed the Twin worked mustard bottle cell phone degree. His career spanned 11:00 sports aficionado, as a youth case, and snowmen made Cinema which expanded in an egg am, he won the New Jersey State from perforated computer to five screens. He later drying plant (making pow- 40 years in the aerospace Sat- Junior Table Tennis title and paper edges. supervised the construction dered eggs). After high industry. urday, turned down an offer to play In 2013, Hal and Lenie of the New Signature Sta- school she worked as a tele- During retirement, Bill May 6 for the Washington Senators moved to Paradise Valley dium 10 of Sonora. Glenn phone operator (remember focused his natural artis- at Gra- professional baseball farm Estates where he sang in the enjoyed the movies himself “number please” and the op- tic talents and took up oil ham- team. Chorale, was a member of and being a part of helping erator would connect you). painting. He left a trove Hitch His early professional life the Termites Woodworking others to enjoy them made She worked there until she of beautiful paintings for Mor- included working at Macy’s Club, played Bocce ball with his work important to him. got married. family and friends. He also turary, Herald Square in Manhattan, the “PVE Angels” team, and In 2006 Glenn retired at the She married Clayton El- enjoyed farming, traveling, 4167 First Street, Pleasan- a stint as a “professional rode his bicycle to exercise age of 82. wood Dean on November and entertaining loved ones, ton, CA 94566 Phone (925) waiter” as he would tell it at the Power House at 6:00 Glenn was also active 15, 1946 in Spirit Lake, especially grandchildren. 846-5624. Father Joe from at the Waldorf Astoria, and am every day. in the Livermore Rotary, IA. They had three daugh- Bill is survived by his St Augustine's will be of- working in early comput- Hal is survived by his Masonic Lodge, Chamber ters, Sherill (Dean) Nekuda, wife, Jean, three children, ing in New York City. Hal ficiating. loving wife of 48 years, of Commerce and Planning Kathy Lea Dean and Pamela five grandchildren, and one proudly served in the Army (Dean) Adams. They raised Manuel was born March Lenie Brown of Fairfield, Commission for several great-grandchild. in the 98th data processing CA, daughter Sierra Brown years. The Livermore Rodeo their family in Spirit Lake The family plans a pri- 6, 1935 in Tucson, AZ. He unit located at Fort Meade, Stewart and her husband Parades, Maid of Livermore where they resided until they vate memorial service. graduated from Tucson High MD from 1960 – 1962. Dur- Corbin Stewart, grand- retired and moved to Mesa, School. He went to work for ing his time in the reserves, Contests at the Alameda AZ in the 1970’s. Lois daughters Cordelia and Hel- County Fair, Livermore Air- T.A. Caid & Sons on one of he moved to California for ena Stewart of Pleasanton, resided in Mesa for over 30 Marie Frates their last jobs in Tucson. The the weather and served his father-in-law Leo Miener shows and 1969 Centennial years until her health would On February 29, 2008, Titan Missiles had been built remaining time at The Pre- of Fairfield, CA, brother Committee were favorite no longer let her live alone. Marie Frates had a stroke around Tucson to protect sidio in San Francisco until Richard Brown of Shelton, projects. Glenn also dedicat- She came to live with her that left her paralyzed and Davis Monthan (a strategic 1965. CT, nieces Pam Sidirski ed time to the Livermore As- daughter, Sherill and family unable to function. She has Air Force Base) from the In 1968, he met Lenie of Venice, FL and Jennifer sembly of the International in Livermore, CA in 2014. spent threat of a Russian attack. Azella Miener when he was Brown of Fairfield, CT and Order of Rainbow for Girls. She worked as a nurse’s the last In January 1963, he moved living at Orchard Apart- cousins Arthur Goldstein of Glenn loved visits with aide at Dickenson County 9 years to California where work ments in Hayward, CA. Long Island, NY and Alan family, having BBQ’s and Hospital in Spirit Lake, IA as a was ample and eventually he They were married on No- Fingerhut of Manchester, taking pictures. He enjoyed for 18 years. After her di- resi- landed a job with Linford & vember 23, 1968 in Hay- England. vacations traveling the West- vorce in Arizona, Lois used dent at ward. He graduated from Instead of flowers, dona- ern US and visiting family her nursing skills to help Sons building the GMC auto tions may be made to Yolo New plant in Fremont. As a su- California State College on East Coast. However, he seniors with their health is- Hope in Hayward with a Bachelor of Hospice at Yolo Hospice PO pervisor, he helped build the Box 1014. Davis, CA 95617 really came to love the island sues and stay in their homes Tracy. Southland Mall in Hayward, Science in Business Admin- or online at yolohospice.org. of Hawaii, its food, beauty in Mesa. Lois also was a Marie’s istration in 1971. In 1972, one of the first of its kind. A Blood or financial donations and tranquility. Glenn was volunteer at Banner Heart hus- Hal and Lenie were in a Hospital in Mesa, AZ and back injury had him home may be made to American an avid fan of the SF teams, band terrible car accident and Hal Red Cross. Find a donation go Niners and Giants. He was active in the Love of but not down. He opened up was not expected to survive. Don would go every day center near you at redcross. attended many home games Christ Lutheran Church his own shop, selling and Later he recounted seeing org or mailing to American there. Through the church to stay with her until he fabricating steel. 30 years his body in the hospital as Red Cross PO Box 37839 even when living in Sonora. she organized a Singles passed in 2011. Since then later the shop is owned and if from above. The fact that Boone, IA 50037-0839. One wouldn’t be surprised group and planned several her grandson Ron would run by his youngest son Gil- he recovered was regarded Alternatively, instead of to see Glenn wearing a 49er, parties, outings, cruises and make weekly visits to watch bert Badilla. as a miracle by friends and donations, Hal would have Giants or Hawaiian shirt trips. Lois always liked to NASCAR races and talk Off work, he loved the family. loved it if you told someone when not in suit/tie or Police take charge and plan things. about her favorite subject horses, race horses, the Oak- Hal spent his professional a corny clean joke in his uniform. After Glenn retired, When her health was fail- her great granddaughter land Raiders and classic career in accounting and honor or thought twice about and considering himself a ing Lois came to Livermore, Caitlyn. It is with great re- Chevy cars. Family and data processing working for throwing away your tea bag foodie, he now had time to CA where she lived with her gret that I have to tell you friends were very important various companies including or rubber band. work on a bountiful vegeta- granddaughter Kristi then that on April 22, 2017 Marie to him. If he could be there, Hunts Foods and becoming There will be a memorial ble garden which he shared with her daughter Sherill passed away. Her grandson he was there. Always smil- sole proprietor of Dataflo service on Saturday, April with family and neighbors. for a few months until she Rusty summed it up by say- ing and joking. Corporation. 29 at 2:00 pm at Rawlinson Glenn was preceded moved to a board and care ing, “In a way it is a bless- Manuel is survived by his Hal and Lenie lived in Hall, in the Community in death by his parents, home. She lived there for ing because now she is with lifelong partner Nancy Sul- Pleasanton, CA from 1976 – Center located at 2600 Es- Harold and Elsie Coffey of over a year. While there, she grandpa and you know he livan, his 4 children, Manny 2013 where they raised their tates Drives, Paradise Valley Hayward, sister June (Jake) picked one of the residents was waiting at the gate for Badilla (wife Kim Badilla), daughter. Hal was active Estates, Fairfield, CA. All Jacobs of Indiana, and for- to become her patient. She her with that impatient look in several churches includ- Margaret Norris, Gloria Jew who knew and loved Hal mer wife of 25 years, Shirley was always a caregiver in of his and saying, what took ing Vineyard Community are welcome. If you would all aspects of her life. She (husband Kevin Jew) and Coffey. He leaves his wife of you so long, you’re late.” Church of the Nazarene in like to share a joke in Hal’s 43 years, Caroline Coffey, made her mission caring for Gilbert Badilla. He had 4 Livermore and Lynnewood Marie leaves behind her honor, please be prepared Daughters: Debra Peverill of others. After the board and grandchildren, Jason Nor- Methodist church in Pleas- to do so. care home she went to live daughter Tina, son in law ris, Meagan Reiser, Nikki anton serving as the Head Modesto, Glenda (Michael) at Kindred Healthcare and Bob, grandsons Ron and and Austin Jew. He helped Usher and greeter. Hal was Ross of Sonora, Wendy (Ed) Nursing home in Livermore Rusty, Granddaughter in law to raise Nancy’s 2 girls Kim also active with Business Glenn Harold Coffey Dolstra of Tracy; stepsons in where she passed away. Chauntae, 2 great grandchil- and Nancyrae Sullivan. August 27, 1924 – Jan. 10, 2017 Oklahoma and Georgia; 14 dren Andrew and Caitlyn Network International (BNI) Glenn Coffey passed Two memorial services In lieu of flowers, dona- in Pleasanton and with Ama- grandchildren and 9 great and great granddaughter in away peacefully January 10, will be held to celebrate her tions can be made to the dor Valley Toastmasters for grandchildren. life. The first, will be held on law Ashlyn. American Diabetes Society. 12 years. In 2011 he won 2017, surrounded by his lov- Glenn chose cremation, April 28, 2017 at 3:00PM at A rosary will be held on Memorial donations. 1st place in the Div. F Area ing family. Glenn was born with his ashes to be scat- Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 May 2nd at Callaghan Mor- Those wishing to sign 16 District 57 Humorous in Alameda, CA. After grad- tered in Hawaii. His choice East Ave., Livermore, CA tuary, 3833 East Avenue, Manuel’s guestbook may Speech Contest for Toast- uating High School he joined for any memorial donations: 94550. The second is at Livermore. 6PM viewing, do so at http://memorial. masters. He was a lifelong the Sacramento Shriners Hospi- the Love of Christ Church, 7PM Rosary. Mass will be yourtribute.com/Manuel- blood and platelet donor and Army tal for Children through the 1525 N. Power Rd, Mesa, held at St. Michaels Church, Gastelum-Badilla/-Hitch achieved 10-gallon blood Airforce “Aahmes Shriners” at 107 AZ 85205 on April 30, 2017 458 Maple St., Livermore on Mortuary67 First Street, donor status from the Red in Feb Lindberg Ave, Livermore, at 1:00PM. May 3rd at 10:30AM. Burial Pleasanton, CA Cross. 1942 CA 94551. Callaghan Mortuary is to follow at St. Michaels Hal loved card games and A Celebration of Life honored to be serving the Cemetery, 3885 East Ave., and played poker monthly served open house will be held June Dean family. An online Livermore. Hal Brown with the same group of men in Ire- 3, 2017 from 1-4pm. For the guestbook is available for Callaghan Mortuary is Dec. 11, 1937 – March 28, 2017 for more than 40 years. He condolences at www.cal- land & location, please call (209) honored to be serving the Perpetual joke teller Har- loved numbers and tracking laghanmortuary.com old “Hal” Kalman Brown, a England 588-9505. Frates family. An online with fortitude for precision with the 37 year resident of Pleasan- and figures. His charts in- guestbook is available for ton, lost his battle with pan- 325th Lois Arlene Dean William (Bill) Sterbentz condolences at www.cal- cluded the number of rubber Recov- William (Bill) Sterbentz, creatic cancer at the age of bands on his giant rubber May 3, 1928 – April 16, 2017 laghanmortuary.com 79 on ery Group until being hon- Former Resident of Mesa, Az 94, of Pleasanton, Califor- band ball, catalogs received orably discharged in 1946. March in the mail in a year, num- Lois passed away peace- nia, passed away peacefully 28, ber of homophones in the He was a Hayward police fully on Easter, April 16, surrounded by family in A Non-Attorney 2017 English language and tea officer from 1953-1955. 2017 at the age of 88 after March 2017. He was born in Fair- bag staples that became Glenn joined the Livermore a long debilitating struggle in Ohio in 1922. Bill studied Alternative field, a staple ball. He became Police Reserves in 1970 & with Alzheimer’s. Lois mechanical engineering at CA. pseudo-famous for his rub- served as their last Captain was born on May 3, 1928 in Case School of Applied Sci- Paralegal Services He had ber band ball, appearing in from July of 1975-1981. Spencer. IA. She is preceded • Divorce • Deeds been newspapers, on television Glenn had a passion for in death by daughter Kathy living shows and making countless movie theaters. At age 16 he Dean, ex-husband Clayton • Probate • Living Trust at Par- guest appearances wheeling would put up movie posters Dean. She is survived by 2 CALL NOW! adise his 130 pound ball in its own at the local theater. In 1947 daughters, 6 grandchildern, Valley carrier into math classrooms he started work in the the- 14 great grandchildren and (925) 577-4736 Estates to teach long division with ater business; managed the 4 great great grandchildren. www.atlasdp.com in Fair- rubber bands. Ritz Theater of Hayward Lois grew up as a farmer’s field, CA when he was diag- Hal enjoyed collecting & the Valley Drive-In of daughter on farms around nosed in June 2016. After a Royal and Everly, Iowa Atlas Document and sharing clean jokes, Pleasanton before becoming Preparation brave attempt to overcome perfecting and correcting manager of the new Vine where she attended country schools for her elementary the disease including che- grammar, and working at Theater in Livermore 1956- Services motherapy treatment, he the family cabin near Cisco years. Her family moved to 120 Spring St, PLS 1970. From there he joined I am not an attorney. I can only received gracious end-of-life Grove on Highway 80. He a farm around Spirit Lake, provide self-help service the home office of Westside at your specific direction. care from Yolo Hospice and loved listening to classical Iowa where she attended and Reg Alameda County #96. Valley Theaters as their Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • April 27, 2017 Dance Company to Perform; Present a LARPD Offers Events The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is of- fering a variety of events this spring. For more information Master Class, and Meet with the Public on these or any LARPD events, visit www.larpd.org or call 925-373-5700. One of the most ac- • Shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself at the Spring claimed modern dance Boutique. Shop for a variety of beautiful items including companies in the world, candles, jewelry, home décor, handbags, women’s clothing Paul Taylor Dance arrives and tasty treats. The boutique will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Livermore for a three- Thursday, April 27, at the Robert Livermore Community day residency at the Bank- Center. 4444 East Ave. head Theater in early May. • Mothers and their sons can dance the night away with the annual Mommy Son Dance. The event includes DJ en- The company will present a tertainment with dancing, refreshments and a photo booth. performance at the Bank- The event is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Rob- head Theater on Wednes- ert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave. Tickets day evening, May 3, 2017 are $22 per couple; additional son is $8. Open to all ages. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Community at just $30, with $16 tickets Center or by calling 925-373-5700. available for students and • Kids ages 5 to 12 can participate in the annual Youth active military personnel. Triathlon. On May 21, youth can swim, bike and run at the In addition to the perfor- Robert Livermore Community Center and Robert Liver- mance, an exclusive wine more Park. An entry fee of $30 includes a commemorative T-shirt. Participants provide their own bikes, helmets and tasting reception on Mon- swim gear. The triathlon is just for fun and not timed. This day evening will provide an event provides a great way for kids to build confidence and opportunity for ticket hold- self-esteem while trying something safe and healthy. Length ers to meet the dancers and of swim, bike and run vary based on age group. Register by learn more about the show. May 12 at www.larpd.org, 925-373-5700 or in person at the Dancers from the company Community Center, 4444 East Ave. For more information, will also be presenting mas- email [email protected] or call 925-373-5769. ter classes on Tuesday to • LARPD Senior Services will hold a celebration of local dance students from the District’s 70th anniversary, “Cheers to 70 Years.” Las Positas College and This luncheon is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. Attendees are encouraged to dress from a decade of their Valley Dance Theatre as choosing. A fully catered and served meal will be offered, part of LVPAC’s Educa- Scene from Company B. along with door prizes and live entertainment. Tickets are tional Outreach Program. $12 and must be purchased by May 31. Reserve a spot by Paul Taylor’s famed ography on stage. past and present shaping Ridge Wines 2013 Malbec. calling 925-373-5700 or in person at the Robert Livermore work “Company B,” which Community Center, 4444 East Ave. Since the 1950s, as a the future of modern dance. Members of the Paul Tay- will be presented at the dancer, choreographer, He has achieved countless lor Dance Company will be Bankhead on Wednesday artistic director and vision- accolades, including two of present at the reception to evening, has been called ary, Paul Taylor has been our nation’s highest artistic discuss the works they will “one of the dance world’s a trailblazer in the world distinctions: the Kennedy be dancing and how they most important treasures” Arbor Day Activities of modern dance. His Center Honors and the matched the pieces with the by The Washington Times. company established an National Medal of Arts. award-winning Livermore Set to songs sung by The Planned at Alviso Adobe institutional home for the The exclusive Artists’ Valley wines. The event is Andrew Sisters, it provides art form and was quickly Reception on Monday for ticket holders only and Alviso Adobe Community Park will host an Arbor Day a slice of 1940s Americana, acknowledged as one evening May 1st at the reservations are required, Festival on April 29, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Alviso spirited and sentimental, of the most innovative Bankhead will feature wine contact Denise Bridges at Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road. but with the underly- dance companies in the from Livermore Valley Per- 925-583-2304 for more This free event will feature vendors such as the City of ing sense of tragedy that world. Over more than six forming Arts Center’s Gold information. Pleasanton Parks Division, Pleasanton Garbage Services, is natural to wartime. In decades, he has choreo- Medal Winning collection. The Bankhead The- StopWaste and others. The event will also feature children’s “Lost, Found and Lost,” graphed more than 140 The three wines have been ater is located at 2400 crafts, “plant your own seed” station, apple pressing dem- another of the pieces to be dances, many of which matched to three works that First Street in downtown onstrations, a tour of the park’s trees and more. presented, Taylor provides have attained iconic status will be performed by the Livermore. Tickets may be Along with informational and activity booths, the Parks an engaging window into and been celebrated and company on Wednesday. purchased at the box office, Division will provide a professional tree pruning demonstra- how the natural postures of tion and be available to provide tips and answer questions. restaged by other leading Wines in the collection are online at www.bankhead- ordinary life, the “found” To learn more about the City of Pleasanton’s Arbor Day companies. In addition to Mia Nipote 2012 Cabernet theater.org or by calling materials of dance, are activities, visit www.pleasantonadobe.com or email Ashley new works, Taylor curates 373-6800. Sauvignon, Nottingham Zubrik, Naturalist at [email protected]. translated into fluid chore- and presents works of the Cellars “1846” 2014 Chardonnay, and Cuda SHORT NOTES

Take Back Drugs with a Dublin address. Road will be closed for four Converted Lawn Care Marvelous Mammals travel, finance, healthcare, hous- Dublin Police Services will Residents can also bring any weeks beginning May 8. Learn how to take care of a Marvelous Mammals will ing, safety, transportation and be participating, along with the type of old electronics including converted lawn at a workshop the topic of the Livermore Area more. In addition, there will Drug Enforcement Adminis- computers, printers, smart- to be held from 9:30 a.m. to Recreation and Park District be fitness demos and a special Kids Against Hunger presentation on financial elder tration, in this year’s national phones, TVs, DVD players, Sunol Creek Memory Care 12:30 p.m. on Sat., April 29 in ranger staff April 30 program. prescription drug “Take-Back VCRs, batteries and old gaming Livermore. Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 10 abuse and fraud. Door prizes has developed a special partner- will be given away throughout Initiative” on Saturday, April systems for proper disposal. A ship with local Kids Against Lawns converted into a gar- a.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at complete list of items accepted den need to be maintained – it’s 5035 Arroyo Road. the day. Must be present to win. Hunger Program. On April 6th, This program is provided Dublin City Hall (100 Civic for recycling can be found at the residents had the opportunity just different than taking care What do rabbits, elephants Plaza). The event will also fea- www.dublinprideweek.com. of a lawn. and whales all have in common? by the City of San Ramon - to have a hands-on experience Parks and Community Services ture a document shredding and For more information, call and volunteer at Kids Against This is a hands-on workshop They are all mammals! Join this e-waste recycling event. the Dublin Police Crime Pre- at a landscape that was sheet ranger program to learn what Department. For more informa- Hunger, a nonprofit organization tion, call (925) 973-3250, email The goal of the Drug Take- vention Unit at 925-833-6677 with a mission to significantly mulched one year ago, so we’ll makes a mammal a mammal. Back event is to collect po- or 925-833-6686. be dealing with real time gar- Explore the wonderful variety [email protected] or visit reduce the number of hungry www.SanRamon.ca.gov/parks. tentially dangerous expired, children in the United States dening issues. At the end of the of shapes, sizes and lifestyles unused, and unwanted prescrip- Street Closures and to feed starving children event, there will be a drawing that mammals have. tion drugs for destruction. This As part of public improve- throughout the world. for garden gifts. There is a $7 per vehicle Parking Attendants is a free and anonymous col- ment projects taking place in The Residents were tasked Register at www.stopwaste. parking fee at either entrance Livermore Shakes hosts a lection. Dublin Police officers Downtown Dublin this spring, with using their motor skills to org/lawnparty so that we have to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 parking lot fundraiser during will collect tablets, capsules, several lane and road closures put together nutritional meals a head count for tasty seasonal donation is requested to help a large Wine/Arts festival in and all other solid dosage forms will be in effect beginning late- for children. Throughout the snacks and tools. support the programs unless downtown Livermore on Sat- of prescription medications, no April and lasting for up to eight process of putting the meals to- This free, educational event other fees are specified. There is urday, May 6th and Sunday, questions asked. Intravenous weeks. Detours will be set up gether, the residents adapted and is made possible by StopWaste. an annual parking pass available May 7th solutions, injectables, and for pedestrians, bicyclists, and changed job roles based on their Thanks to the City of Livermore. that provides significant savings Attendants are needed each syringes will not be accepted. motorists during this work. cognitive abilities. Sunol Creek over the daily fee for regular day. This is paid job. $10.50/ Prescription drug abuse is an Closures include: residents packaged enough Cinco de Mayo park visitors. Participants may hour. Hours are as follows: epidemic in this country. Teen- Northbound Golden Gate meals to feed 1,296 children. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo call 925-960-2400 for more Attendants 1: Saturday 7AM agers are abusing prescription Drive between St. Patrick Way For more information on at the library with a game of information. -5PM, Sunday 8AM to 5PM; medication in record numbers. and Dublin Boulevard will be Sunol Creek Memory Care. Lotería. This program will take Attendant 2: Saturday 11AM One way young people are closed Monday-Friday, 7:00 5980 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, place on Friday, May 5th, 2017 Resource Fair - 3PM, Sunday 11AM - 3PM; getting addicted to dangerous a.m. - 4:00 p.m., for three weeks, call (925) 846-8283. from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. at Celebrate Older Americans Attendant 4: Saturday 12PM drugs is by raiding the medicine beginning April 24. the Rincon Branc. Lotería is a Month at the annual Live Well - 2PM, Sunday 12PM - 2PM cabinets of family and friends. The curb lane on eastbound Mexican game of chance, simi- Resource Fair and Breakfast for The job entails directing cars This free, anonymous service Dublin Boulevard between Bingo Book Night lar to Bingo, using images on a through the lot keeping the park- The Rincon Branch Library will seniors, families, caregivers and will help keep homes safe and Golden Gate Drive and Ama- deck of cards, instead of plain friends on May 13 from 8:30 ing plan organized. Attendants could save lives. More infor- host a Bingo Night on Monday, May dor Plaza Road will be closed 1st, 2017, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm numbers on ping pong balls. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The day will do not park the cars, just direct mation can be found at www. Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 at 725 Rincon Ave. Drop in anytime Winners of the game will be begin with a free pancake break- them to the spots and take the dea.gov. p.m., for eight weeks, beginning during the hour to play. Bingo win- entered into a raffle to win the fast hosted by the San Ramon $$/make change and give them City of Dublin residents are April 24. ners will have the opportunity to grand prize, a Lotería game, Valley Fire Protection District. a receipt. also welcome and encouraged The south sidewalk on Dub- choose from a variety of book prizes. to take and play at home. Sea- Events will take place at the All proceeds will benefit to bring any type of documents lin Boulevard between Golden The library will provide a selection soned players and players new Alcosta Senior Center and Com- Livermore Shakes and our containing personal or sensitive Gate Drive and Amador Plaza of book titles with a range in levels to Lotería are invited to this summer program. This is a nice from early reader to adult. This is a munity Center, 9300 Alcosta information to be professionally Road will be closed for six free family-friendly event for Blvd., San Ramon. All ages are fundraiser. shredded on-site. 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more, CA 94550, is hereby This business is conducted transact business under the Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed with 4116. Published April 20, 27, LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT registered by the following by an Individual fictitious business name(s) /s/: Amanda C. Murphy, the County Clerk of Alameda May 4, 11, 2017. FOR INFORMATION FILE NO. 528706 owner(s): The registrant first com- listed above N/A. Owner/General Partner on April 3, 2017. Expires April FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PLACING LEGAL NOTICES The following person(s) do- Jon Michael Schwartz, 5224 menced to transact business Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed with 3, 2022. NAME STATEMENT Call 925-243-8000 ing business as: Nate’s IT Diane Lane, Livermore, CA under the fictitious business /s/: Holly Sneddon, Managing the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 528536 on April 10, 2017. Expires Solutions, 1068 Jessica Dr, 94550 name(s) listed above N/A. Partner 4115. Published April 13, 20, The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 10, 2022. Livermore, CA 94550, is This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed with 27, May 4, 2017. ing business as: Flynn Road NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. hereby registered by the by an Individual /s/: Yvonne M. Ballou, Sole the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ranches, 11995 South Flynn FILE NO. 528933 4114. Published April 13, 20, following owner(s): The registrant began to trans- Proprietor on April 6, 2017. Expires April NAME STATEMENT Rd, Livermore, CA 94550, The following person(s) doing act business under the ficti- This statement was filed with 6, 2022. 27, May 4, 2017. business as: Pro Care Medi- Nathan Bahr, 1068 Jessica FILE NO. 529766 is hereby registered by the Dr, Livermore, CA 94550 tious business name(s) listed the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. STATEMENT OF The following person(s) doing following owner(s): cal Supplies, 6850 Regional above on December 1, 2006. on April 7, 2017. Expires April 4113. Published April 13, 20, St, Ste 110B, Dublin, CA This business is conducted ABANDONMENT business as: Selfie-Nomics, Paul James Fagliano, 4435 by an Individual Signature of Registrants: 7, 2022. 27, May 4, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4371 Norris Rd, Fremont, CA 1st St #341, Livermore, 94568, is hereby registered /s/: Jon Schwartz, Owner The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): The registrant began to trans- NAME 94536, is hereby registered CA 94551 act business under the ficti- This statement was filed with 4112. Published April 13, 20, NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 529439 by the following owner(s): This business is conducted Boom Investments Inc, 6850 the County Clerk of Alameda 27, May 4, 2017. FILE NO. 529734 Regional St, Ste 110B, Dub- tious business name(s) listed The person(s) listed below 1)John Rehnberg 2)Celia by an Individual above on January 1, 2016. on April 4, 2017. Expires April FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing has(have) abandoned the Rehnberg, 4371 Norris Rd, The date on which the reg- lin, CA 94568 4, 2022. business as: Wildlife Science This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT use of the following Ficti- Fremont, CA 94536 istrant first commenced to /s/: Nathan Bahr The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 529643 Consulting, 627 South H tious Business Name: MS. This business is conducted transact business under the by a Corporation 4111. Published April 13, 20, Street, Livermore, CA 94550, The registrant began to trans- This statement was filed with The following person(s) do- Carmen’s Kinder Casa, 860 by Married Couple fictitious business name(s) the County Clerk of Alameda 27, May 4, 2017. ing business as: Rescue is hereby registered by the Herman Ave #102, Liver- The date on which the reg- listed above: January 25, act business under the ficti- following owner(s): tious business name(s) listed on March 13, 2017. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contacts, 1171 Murrieta Blvd more, CA 94551. istrant first commenced to 2012 March 13, 2022. NAME STATEMENT #100, Livermore, CA 94550, 1)Amanda Colombo Murphy The Fictitious Business transact business under the Signature of Registrants: above on October 1, 2016. 2)Christopher Caleb Murphy, Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 529686 is hereby registered by the Name Statement for the Part- fictitious business name(s) /s/: Paul Fagliano 4110. Published April 6, 13, The following person(s) do- following owner(s): 627 South H Street, Liver- nership filed on 3/30/2017 in listed above: N/A This statement was filed with /s/: Karamjit Dhaliwal, CEO more, CA 94550 This statement was filed with 20, 27, 2017. ing business as: Safety- Rescue Contacts, LLC, 1171 the County of Alameda. Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda N-Numbers Bookkeeping Murrieta Blvd #100, Liver- This business is conducted The full name of Registrant: /s/: John M. Rehnberg, on March 8, 2017. Expires the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by a General Partnership on March 16, 2017. Expires NAME STATEMENT Services, 64 Cameo Drive, more, CA 94550 1)Carmen Meneses 2)Tania Owner March 8, 2022. Livermore, CA 94550, is This business is conducted The date on which the reg- L. Meneses, 6364 Altamar This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. March 16, 2022. FILE NO. 529560 istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing hereby registered by the by a Limited Liability Com- Circle, Livermore, CA 94551 the County Clerk of Alameda 4117. Published April 20, 27, following owner(s): pany transact business under the Signature of Registrant: on April 11, 2017. Expires May 4, 11, 2017. 4109. Published April 6, 13, business as: 2Air Services, fictitious business name(s) 20, 27, 2017. 5224 Diane Lane, Liver- Yvonne M. Ballou, 64 Cameo The date on which the reg- /s/: Carmen Meneses, Part- April 11, 2022. Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 istrant first commenced to listed above 2008 ner The Independent Legal No. April 27, 2017 • The Independent 11

/s/: Edwin N. Folsom, Gen- Sherri Cruz, 1671 Bluebell than $500 must state in their FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANIMALS 118) FREE SECTION NAME STATEMENT eral Partner Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 advertisements that they are FILE NO. 529568 This statement was filed with This business is conducted 2) CATS/ DOGS Free Pine & Oak Wood not licensed by the Contrac- The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda by an Individual ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for You cut & haul it tors State License Board.” ing business as: Fresh As on April 10, 2017. Expires The date on which the reg- adoption information contact Lots of Pine cones, too A Daisy, 746 South I St, April 10, 2022. istrant first commenced to Valley Humane Society at Please call REAL ESTATE Livermore, CA 94550, is The Independent Legal No. transact business under the (925)426-8656 (408)897-3156 hereby registered by the 4120. Published April 20, 27, fictitious business name(s) Inland Valley Cable Installers Wanted! following owner(s): May 4, 11, 2017. listed above: May 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Publishing Co. Client Code:04126-00001 Ginger Mc Kendree, 746 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: Immediate openings for Cable Installers 155) NOTICES Re: Legal Notice for South I St, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT /s/: Sherri Cruz 94550 This statement was filed with “NOTICE TO READERS: Classified Ads No experience necessary, we will train. FILE NO. 530072 The Federal Fair Housing This business is conducted The following person(s) doing the County Clerk of Alameda California law requires that by an Individual on April 10, 2017. Expires Act, Title VII of the Civil $500 Bonus for no experience business as: Typicite Wines, contractors taking jobs that Rights Act of 1964, and state The date on which the reg- 5208 Lilac Avenue, Liver- April 10, 2022. total $500 or more (labor $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience The Independent Legal No. law prohibit advertisements istrant first commenced to more, CA 94551, is hereby and/or materials) be licensed for housing and employment 4123. Published April 27, Adopt a new best friend Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K transact business under the registered by the following by the Contractors State that contain any preference, May 4, 11, 18, 2017. TVAR Company vehicle with gas card provided fictitious business name(s) owner(s): Tri-Valley Animal Rescue License Board. State law limitation or discrimination listed above: August 14, 2007 C&C Wine Company, LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS also requires that contractors based on protected classes, Bring current DMW report to interview. Signature of Registrants: 5208 Lilac Avenue, Liver- NAME STATEMENT Our current weekly adoption include their license numbers including race, color, reli- /s/: Ginger McKendree more, CA 94551 FILE NO. 529755-7 events include: on all advertising. Check your gion, sex, handicap, familial Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. This statement was filed with This business is conducted The following person(s) doing contractor’s status at www. status or national origin. IVPC does not knowingly Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm the County Clerk of Alameda by a Limited Liability Com- business as: 1)Scoring Chix Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- accept any advertisements on April 4, 2017. Expires April pany Enterprises 2)Tender Touch pies at Farmer’s Market in CSLB (2752). Unlicensed 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA that are in violation of the law. 4, 2022. The date on which the reg- Products 3)Anubia, 6671 Pleasanton. The location is persons taking jobs less The Independent Legal No. istrant first commenced to Ebensburg Lane, Dublin, CA Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. 4118. Published April 20, 27, transact business under the 94568, is hereby registered Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. May 4, 11, 2017. fictitious business name(s) by the following owner(s): e FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: N/A 1)Dawn Lizette Benson 2) Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: Gregory Allen Benson, 6671 tens at Dublin PetSmart, FILE NO. 529841 /s/: Craig Ploof, Managing Ebensburg Lane, Dublin, 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. The following person(s) doing Member CA 94568 Hours: 11am to 3pm. business as: Seamstress This statement was filed with This business is conducted Adventures, 860 Wagoner the County Clerk of Alameda by Married Couple Visit our website, WWW. Dr, Livermore, CA 94550, on April 19, 2017. Expires The date on which the reg- TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable is hereby registered by the April 19, 2022. istrant first commenced to animals, volunteer opportuni- Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze The Independent Legal No. transact business under the following owner(s): ties, and how to donate. REALTOR® REALTOR® Ashley Hamic, 860 Wagoner 4121. Published April 27, fictitious business name(s) 925.548.6500 Dr, Livermore, CA 94550 May 4, 11, 18, 2017. listed above: December 1999 Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL 925.998.1284 [email protected] This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- [email protected] by an Individual NAME STATEMENT /s/: Dawn Lizette Benson ter, and Instagram. daniel.apr.com sblaze.apr.com The date on which the reg- FILE NO. 530111 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda FERAL CAT FOUNDATION istrant first commenced to The following person(s) do- Cat & kitten adoptions now transact business under the ing business as: Tri-valley on April 10, 2017. Expires April 10, 2022. at the new Livermore Petco fictitious business name(s) trucking, 859 Brennan Way, on Saturdays from 10:00AM Lynn Borley Tracey Esling listed above: N/A The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94550, is to 2:30PM. We have many REALTOR® REALTOR® Signature of Registrants: hereby registered by the 4124. Published April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2017. adorable, tame kittens that 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 /s/: Ashley Hamic following owner(s): have been tested for FIV & This statement was filed with Pedro Sandoval Sandoval, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FELV, altered & vaccinated. [email protected] [email protected] the County Clerk of Alameda 859 Brennan Way, Liver- NAME STATEMENT We also have adult cats & lynnb.apr.com tesling.apr.com on April 12, 2017. Expires more, CA 94550 FILE NO. 530209 ranch cats for adoption. April 12, 2022. This business is conducted The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. by an Individual business as: Balance Rock EMPLOYMENT 4119. Published April 20, 27, The date on which the reg- Supply, 3680 Andrews Dr. BE WARY of out of area Leslie Faught Alain Pinel Realtors is Pleased Linda Futral May 4, 11, 2017. to Announce Our Association istrant first commenced to Apt. 313, Pleasanton, CA companies. Check with the ® with Tracey Esling REALTOR in Our Pleasanton Office Broker/Realtor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the 94588, is hereby registered local Better Business Bureau Experience The Difference 925.784.7979 Tracey Esling 925.366.8275 925.980.3561 NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name(s) by the following owner(s): before you send money or tesling.apr.com FILE NO. 529713 listed above: N/A 1)Bryce Vlach 2)Seth Vlach, fees. Read and understand [email protected] [email protected] The following person(s) doing Signature of Registrants: 3680 Andrews Dr. Apt. 313, any contracts before you LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com business as: Folsom Bros, /s/: Pedro Sandoval Sandoval Pleasanton, CA 94588 sign. Shop around for rates. 1452 N. Vasco Rd #206, This statement was filed with This business is conducted TO PLACE Livermore, CA 94551, is the County Clerk of Alameda by a General Partnership CLASSIFIED AD hereby registered by the on April 20, 2017. Expires The date on which the reg- Call (925)243-8000 Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins following owner(s): April 20, 2022. istrant first commenced to REALTOR® REALTOR® 1)Edwin N. Folsom, 1920 The Independent Legal No. transact business under the Meadow Glen Dr., Livermore, 4122. Published April 27, fictitious business name(s) MERCHANDISE 925.918.0332 925.963.7940 CA 94551 2)Kevin W. Fol- May 4, 11, 18, 2017. listed above: N/A 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ [email protected] [email protected] som, 3680 Conestoga Lane, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: YARD SALES TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com Placerville, CA 95667 /s/: Bryce Vlach NAME STATEMENT GARAGE SALE This business is conducted This statement was filed with FILE NO. 529747 Saturday 4/29 by a General partnership the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) do- 8:00AM - 12:00 NOON The registrant began to trans- on April 21, 2017. Expires ing business as: Dream To 4347 Oleander Street act business under the ficti- April 21, 2022. Gail Henneberry Leigh Anne Hoffman Create, 1671 Bluebell Dr, Livermore tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. REALTOR® REALTOR® Livermore, CA 94551, is above on January 1, 2012. hereby registered by the 4125. Published April 27, 925.980.1900 925.918.2912 May 4, 11, 18, 2017. 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Livermore High Graduate Livermore Schools Recognized Four Livermore Valley were awarded the Civic showcased the school’s co- The Civic Learning Named Law Firm Partner Joint Unified School District Learning Award. teaching model. “This pro- Award celebrates schools’ (LVJUSD) schools have won For the Gold Ribbon gram is in its fourth year. It efforts to engage students in Thomas M. Garber- awards. Award, each school’s appli- has been incredibly effective civic learning. The program son, a 2002 graduate of Mendenhall and Chris- cation highlighted a specific for meeting the needs of our also identifies models that Livermore High School, tensen Middle Schools have program that is representa- students,” says Pat Avilla, can be replicated in other has been named partner in won the Gold Ribbon School tive of excellence through- Principal of Christensen schools. the Sacramento law firm, Award. Joe Michell K-8 out the school. Christensen Middle School. “These designations as Low McKinley Baleria & and Livermore High School Middle School’s application Mendenhall Middle California Gold Ribbon Salenko. The firm empha- School’s application focused Schools, along with the sizes medical malpractice on the National History Day Civic Learning Awards, are and long-term care defense. program. “It started with a testament to the hard work After graduating from Harvest Park Named one honors class and now it and dedication of the em- Livermore High, Garberson touches every student in the ployees in our schools. I ap- attended the University of Gold Ribbon School school,” says Susan Sam- plaud all educators through- California at Davis as an Pleasanton's Harvest every classroom to provide buceti, Principal of Men- out our community who undergraduate and earned Thomas Garberson denhall. The program has work tirelessly to develop his law degree from the UC- Park Middle School has rigorous curriculum to stu- earned statewide distinc- dents and increase engage- been championed by eighth new and innovative ways Davis law school. He is a member of the grade teacher Robbie See, of engaging and developing He joined Low McKin- Sacramento County Bar as tion as a 2017 Gold Rib- ment. bon School, the California “This award represents who piloted the program our students,” says Superin- ley in 2012 as an associ- well as the Association of and has led the school-wide tendent Kelly Bowers. ate. His practice focuses on Defense Counsel of North- Department of Education the dedication of our teach- (CDE) announced on April ers, parents, and district expansion. “medical, hospital, and long ern California and Nevada. term care liability defense,” He was named as one of 17. to provide a 21st century according to the firm’s an- Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars "This distinction is an learning environment for nouncement. for the years 2016 and 2017, incredible honor and a testa- all Harvest Park students, In addition, "he provides an "honor reserved for those ment to the continued excel- said Harvest Park Principal pro bono arbitration ser- lawyers who exhibit excel- lence of our Harvest Park Robin Munsell. “I continue vices for attorney-client lence in practice," accord- community," said Interim to be impressed with the fee disputes through the ing to the Low McKinley Superintendent Micaela innovative teaching happen- Live Music Every Sunday! Sacramento County Bar announcement. Ochoa. ing at Harvest Park. This is (indoors if poor weather) Harvest Park was previ- a wonderful honor for our Association and serves on Garberson lives in Davis Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events the Senior Citizens Advisory with his wife, Rebekka, a ously named a California school community.” Commission for the City of veterinarian, and daughter, Distinguished School in Harvest Park will be rec- Fine Wines Made From Our Own California Certified Organic Grapes Davis.” Charlotte. 2013, 2005, 2001 and 1994; ognized with other 2017 a National School of Char- Gold Ribbon Schools dur- acter in 2005; and a Na- ing a ceremony on May 4 in 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 tional Blue Ribbon School Santa Clara, California. Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed in 2002. New Plastic Bag The California Gold Rib- bon Schools Award was Rules to Expand created to honor schools in place of the California Effective May 1, 2017, the plastic bag ban will expand Distinguished Schools Pro- Bid for kids to include all retail stores within Alameda County, includ- gram, which is on hiatus ing Pleasanton. The Reusable Bag Ordinance for Alameda while California creates new County was adopted by the Alameda County Waste Man- assessment and account- agement Authority. It is designed to reduce waste and litter, ability systems. Nearly 475 Bid and keep plastic bags out of local waterways. middle and high schools Donations Since January 2013, grocery stores and convenience were eligible to apply this stores within the County have been covered by the reusable year. May 3rd - bag law. Since then, there has been a 44 percent decrease Harvest Park was among also in plastic bags found in County storm drains, according to 17 middle and high schools StopWaste.org. in Alameda County to be May 7th The law has been expanded. On May 1, retail stores recognized as a Gold Rib- accepted will be included in this effort and in November 2017, the bon School. The distinction Ending 10pm single-use, plastic bag ban will also encompass restaurants is awarded based on a model and food trucks. program or practice a school Stores will be charging at least 10 cents for paper or has adopted that includes reusable (including thick plastic) bags. standards-based activities, Online Auction Restaurants can provide paper bags for free or charge projects, strategies, and at least 10 cents for reusable bags. 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Variety of Events to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Dublin to Stage Ballet Folklorico The City of Dublin will Costa de Oro on Thursday, Education. Tickets are Festivities at Bankhead celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 4, 2017, 7 p.m., at $15 and are available now Theater Plaza a day early with a perfor- Dublin High School Center online and at the door the mance by Ballet Folklorico for Performing Arts and night of the performance. Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro provides an ener- getic tour of music, song and dance from different regions of Mexico. Dancers in colorful costumes per- form creative choreography based on traditional dances from pre-Columbian times through the revolutionary period of the early 20th century, through corridos, songs, and dances from Jalisco. The vibrant finale captures the true spirit of a Mexican fiesta. Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is con- sidered a rising star in the A Hispanic Heritage Day fiesta, a free family event celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, Northern California folk- will be held on the Bankhead Theater Plaza on Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 from 4:00 to lorico scene and is known 8:00 p.m. Lively mariachi music and a dance performance will be presented by students from for its creative choreog- Livermore’s Junction K-8 and Granada High Schools. The Mexican dances to be performed raphy and comprehensive provide a glimpse into the culture of the region. Not only do the dancers express the rhythms Photos courtesy of Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro performance repertoire. of the music, but the vibrantly colored clothes and decorations they wear reflect their cultural The City of Dublin and traditions. Important themes, such as respect for and communion with nature, as well as Dublin Unified School religious motifs, are incorporated into the dances and costumes. In addition to mariachi District this year signed a music, folk dances and songs, there will be displays of traditional art, artifacts, and clothing. Memorandum of Under- A family-friendly event, there will also be book readings and free craft projects for children. standing that grants the Throughout the afternoon, authentic Mexican food will be available for sale. All activities will City use of the facility for take place in front of the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. For a certain number of dates more information, go to www.bankheadtheater.org. per year. “This is the final City- produced show of this school year, but we look 1st Wednesday Includes Cinco de Mayo Entertainment forward to offering more programming next year 1st Wednesday Street something for everyone to • Food Truck Mafia will and welcome input from Parties return to Main Street enjoy during 1st Wednes- feature four new trucks the public on the types of May 3, June 7, July 5, and days. In May bring the kids each month at 1st Wednes- shows they would like to August 2. This year the out to enjoy theme park day Street Parties. Enjoy see offered,” said Cultural Pleasanton Downtown As- style Teacup rides by Fun food truck finds while Arts and Heritage Manager sociation is bringing more and Game Rentals, bungee sitting and listening to live Tegan McLane. children’s activities, live trampolines and an innova- music in the Entertainment For tickets or more music, food trucks from tive arts and crafts experi- Garden in the Inklings lot. information or to suggest Food Truck Mafia, vendor ence with the Alameda Indulge in sweet treats from performers for next year, exhibits and an enhanced County Fair. All happening downtown vendors Prim- visit Dublin.ca.gov/arts. Beer & Wine Garden. in the Kids Zone located on rose Bakery, Noland’s Cake • Kid Zone: There is St. Mary Street and Main. (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • April 27, 2017 Art and Wine the Focus of Wine Country Tales In a pairing of music spellbinding rides through and Sonoma.” and art at the Bankhead stories, places and moods. An illustrator, visual Theater, acoustic guitarist Russell uses his remarkable journalist, educator and de- Brian Gore and illustrator skill for visual reportage signer, Russell’s work has Bill Russell bring to life to create a sense of place, been published in national the beauty of California’s transforming Gore’s music magazines and books, Wine Country, including into a feast for the eyes including three novels by the Livermore Valley's own with still life landscapes, Stephen King. As a visual rich history. Gore, who has animation, and live digital journalist at the San Fran- performed multiple times drawing. The narratives for cisco Chronicle, he created at the Bankhead Theater “Wine Country Tales” can the popular weekly "Bay as founder of International be largely understood with- Folk Sketchbook," featur- Guitar Night, evokes stories out words, although some ing the Bay Area's many and moods with his music explanation of their process unique locations and color- as Russell creates a feast and the context for the sto- ful personalities. A resident for the eyes using a myriad ries, historical events and of Marin, Russell serves of visual styles. Together, landmarks will be provided as an Adjunct Professor of they will express a virtual throughout. Illustration at the California sense of place in “Wine While Gore and Russell College of Arts. Country Tales” on Friday have been friends for de- Gore is known for his evening, May 5, 2017. cades and have always had beautiful tone and dynamics Their performance falls the tremendous respect for each and for innovative composi- night before Livermore’s other’s art, the two only be- tions which draw inspira- Wine Country Downtown gan working on this project tion from myth and modern Guitarist Brian Gore and illustrator Bill Russell to Street Fest, a celebration of together a few years ago. literature. He has released perform. regional wine, local brews, Their first collaboration was two CDs and his music has arts, crafts and other enter- on stories associated with been featured on NPR’s na- Presents at the Bankhead event will include wine tainment. Tickets for “Wine the central California coast. tionally syndicated Echoes Theater for the past five and beer tasting, outdoor Country Tales” at the Bank- They then migrated inland, Radio. International Guitar seasons. dining, boutique shopping, head are just $30 each, with exploring the history of Night (IGN), founded in Livermore’s Wine Coun- arts and crafts vendors, live $16 tickets for students and Napa and Sonoma’s wine 1995, has evolved into an- try Downtown Street Fest entertainment and a family Livermore. Tickets may be active military. county. They have released nual tours throughout North will be held May 6th from fun zone. purchased at the box office, Known as a “poet of the two CDs, “Santa Cruz America and the United 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and The Bankhead The- online at www.bankhead- guitar,” Gore’s composi- in Song and Image” and Kingdom. IGN has been a May 7th from 10:00 a.m. ater is located at 2400 theater.org or by calling tions take the listener on “Wine Country Tales: Napa welcome part of LVPAC to 5:00 p.m. The two-day First Street in downtown 373-6800. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre to Stage 'Forever Plaid'

Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre will stage "Forever Plaid" of Spain"; "Scotland the Brave"; "Shangri-La"; "Rags to May 6 through 21 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre in Riches"; and "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" Hayward. Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful by Stuart Ross. Music by Various. Lyrics by Various. Mu- musicals in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue sical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car Raitt. One Act, Book Musical, Pop / Rock, Rated G crash in the 1950's on the way to their first big concert, Producing is Kathleen Breedveld; director/choreogra- and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance pher Todd Aragon, and musical director Cary Litchford. to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never The cast includes Jordan Smith as Sparky, Matthew was. Kelly as Smudge, Jesse Garcia as Jinx and Ron Houk as Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly Frankie (Francis). over the smallest intonations and executing their charm- The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is located at 22311 N. ingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous preci- Third Street, Hayward. Tickets can be purchased at the sion, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program box office 1:00-5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday, and one of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audienc- hour before curtain, in person or by phone at: (510) 881- es rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to 6777. Visit the website at: www.dmtonline.org/ some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950's. "Gotta Be This or That"; "Moments to Remember"; For more details go to www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/ The songs they sing during the course of the musical "Crazy 'Bout Ya, Baby"; "No, Not Much"; "Sixteen Tons"; forever-plaid include: "Three Coins in the Fountain"; "Undecided"; "Chain Gang"; "Perfidia"; "Cry"; "Heart and Soul"; "Lady

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Sotto Voce Quartet Brings End to Chamber Season Artists' Day at Hagemann Ranch The final concert of Del Artists' Day at Hagemann Ranch will take place on Valle Fine Arts 2016-2017 April 30 from 1-4 PM. Artists of many medias will be on chamber music season hand to demonstrate their work and display their wares. features a return visit of the This will be the first time the new blacksmith shop will critically acclaimed Sotto be open featuring a blacksmith working. Amish broom Voce Quartet, Saturday making is a very old process. Featured crafts woman will May 6 at 8:00 pm at the be available to show how it is done. There will be a light Bankhead Theater. barbecue and beer from Altamont Beer Works. Tours of Enjoying their 21st the ranch are ongoing throughout the afternoon. year together, they are Hagemann Ranch is located at 455 Olivina Ave. in considered to be America’s Livermore. This event is free and open to all. Come and premiere professional experience this historic ranch, see the gardens, and meet quartet of its kind. The all the animals. quartet challenges precon- ceived notions about what tubas can do by composing, arranging, and commis- sioning new works that highlight the diversity of their ensemble. Sotto Voce has three recordings on the Summit Records label: “Consequences,” “Viva Voce,” and “Refractions,” and has independently released their latest album, “Take This Hammer” featuring works composed for Sotto Voce. Having at- Sotto Voce Quarter tained an international repu- University. In addition to the program demonstrates or polkas. tation for serious chamber teaching academic courses, how the euphonium and Tickets are $48/$42/$30 Ambassador San Francisco music, their performances Mark teaches applied low tuba can transcend their and are available at the have been showcased on brass and directs all of the stereotype and mimic other Bankhead box office, 2400 Robert Gallucci Scottish Fiddlers Performance Today. Their university’s instrumental instruments, voice included. First Street in Livermore, rae Dorough with alasDair fraser tours have taken them to ensembles. Derek Fen- Tubist and composer Mike (925) 373-6800 or at www. speaker series Norway, Austria, France, Sun APr 30 at 3pm stermacher is the Principal Forbes finds new and bankheadtheater.org. Thu APr 27 at 7:30pm Adult Seats $30 Canada, and throughout Tubist with the New Jersey fascinating ways to increase High school students the nation. The quartet has Symphony Orchestra and the low brass’ underrated are free but tickets must be held prominent perform- teaches at Montclair State versatility, showing a range arranged through the box ing and judging roles in the University and Baird Con- far more than what people office. College students riders in past six International Tuba/ servatory. Mike Forbes has usually picture, which are $16 on the day of the the Sky Euphonium Conferences forged a career as a com- might include Sousa pieces concert. and has been invited to give poser and performer with America’s Favorite Cowboys concerts and clinics at the his newest work, “Rolling Fri APr 28 prestigious Midwest Band Boil” appearing on PBS. He and Orchestra Clinic and 1ST WEDNESDAY 8pm has performed on Garrison (continued from front page) Texas Music Educators’ Kiellor’s “A Prairie Home Conference. The quartet is Shop and Rita’s Italian Ice. locations during the event Companion” and teaches at season. In May Ruckatan sponsored by Miraphone the University of Wis- • Beer and Wine “Latin roots” Instrument Company. consin-La Crosse. He has Garden: Located within Latin Tribe will turn up the Demondrae Thurman eleven solo and chamber the Entertainment Garden heat to help celebrate Cinco LUCIE is the Associate Professor recordings to his credit. adults 21 years of age and de Mayo in the Entertain- of Low Brass at Samford older will be entertained by ment Garden. ArNAZ The program opens with, Daughter of University in Birmingham, “Consequences,” by Forbes, rocking bands. Handles on The 1st Wednesday Alabama. His solo CDs a rousing jazzy piece, Main will be pouring their Street Party is sponsored Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz “Soliloquie,” “Songs of a followed by a transcribed craft beer and local winer- by Hacienda Business Park, Wayfarer,” and “Snapshots” Sat APr 29 Concerto by Vivaldi, the ies will serve up their best The Alameda County Fair, 8pm are available on Summit Golligogs Cakewalk by varietals by the glass. Club Sport of Pleasanton Records. He is also active Debussy, “LiberTango” by • In addition to the fea- and Inklings Coffee and as a conductor and plays Pizzola, and Frank Zappa’s tured band in the Entertain- Tea. Free Events This Weeked! the baritone horn with the “Echidna’s Arf (Of You)." Visit www.pleasanton- Art & Wine Intertwined — Saturday, April 29, 1-4pm Brass Band of Battle Creek. ment Garden, there will be Including both the vocal musicians throughout 1st downtown.net to be the first Hispanic Heritage Day — Saturday, April 29, 4-8pm Mark Carlson is an As- talent of countertenor Dre- sistant Professor of Music Wednesdays. Local bands to know about downtown man Holliday and the voic- will be featured in various events & activities. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org at Mount Saint Mary’s es of the quartet’s members, 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

4 The Independent • April 27, 2017 LPC Offers Masterclass and Concert

LA Signal Lab Master- class and Concert will take place May 1 at 7 p.m. on the Mertes Main Stage at Las Positas College (LPC). There is no admission charge. The Composers collec- tive, LA Signal Lab, was co-founded by LPC music faculty Dan Marschak when he served as faculty at UCLA. Recent highlights include a New Music USA grant. The group, along with Violin/Viola duo Aperture Duo and Piano duo HOCK- ET will be on campus for the second year in a row, for a workshop and concert. In the morning of May Miriam Reed as Louisa May Alcott 1st, they work with LPC students on new pieces HOCKET is a cutting edge piano duo based in Los Angeles. they have written for the ensemble. One piece will be a workshop at the Califor- Meites, L.A. Signal Lab is commissions new works to Tickets Available for Evening awarded a $200 prize, and nia Jazz Conservatory in a creative music collective expand the already existing with Louisa May Alcott be chosen for the concert Berkeley. The concert will dedicated to commission- duo repertoire. Dedicated that evening at 7pm. be on Saturday April 29th ing, premiering, and record- to education through music, The concert, titled ing stylistically diverse Aperture Duo has given Museum on Main welcomes famed author Louisa at 8pm, and the workshop May Alcott to Pleasanton in “An Afternoon with “Water and Power” features “Approaching Composi- new music with a focus on workshops in Los Angeles new works by Noah Meites, tion Through Improvisation bridging the divide between County schools and was the Louisa May Alcott” at the Firehouse Arts Center on Dan Marschak, Hitomi with LA Signal Lab” will jazz and classical music. In- ensemble in residence for Tuesday, May 9th at 2 pm. Oba, Nick DePinna, and take place at 11:30am on spired by the diverse musi- the 2016 Young Musician’s Louisa May Alcott is a beloved American author Sarah Gibson, and focuses Sunday April 30th. cal culture of Los Angeles, Foundation Composer and self-declared woman’s rights advocate. She devot- on environmental issues Founded in 2015 by LASL brings together LA’s Workshop. ed her life to supporting her entire family and repay- in today’s changing world. composer/performers Dan varied musical communities HOCKET is a cutting ing family debts amassed over decades. She worked LA Signal Lab will also be Marschak, Hitomi Oba, through programs show- edge piano duo based in several jobs to support her family including teacher, performing the program and Nick DePinna, and Noah casing the talents of the Los Angeles. Lauded as nurse, domestic worker, and writer. She started writing city’s most dynamic young “brilliant” by Mark Swed as a young woman, influenced by the education she performers. LASL was in the Los Angeles Times, got from her father and family friends such as Henry recently recognized nation- they have performed in David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Her most Contest to Design Library Card ally with a grant from New some of the most exciting famous work, Little Women, is an autobiographical Music USA in support of festivals and venues across The Pleasanton Public Library is holding a contest to work based on her memories of her childhood. Actress its 2015 program, "Whisper the country including The Miriam Reed will be portraying Louisa May Alcott in design the cover of its new library card. All residents are and Howl," featuring four Bang on Can Summer encouraged to submit original artwork in person or via a solo-play within a play entitled Living Little Wom- newly commissioned works Music Festival at MASS en. You won’t want to miss this special performance! email before the deadline Friday, May 26, 2017 at 5 p.m. performed numerous times MoCA, The Center for New The theme for the contest is “Start your Journey Here: throughout California. Music in San Francisco, All events are general seating at the Firehouse Arts Discover, Connect, Share,” the library’s new mission Aperture Duo is an and the Carlsbad Music Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. statement and one outcome of the library’s new strategic emerging ensemble that Festival. Together, they Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors plan. brings violin and viola have premiered dozens of (65+)/Students (with valid ID), $7 Members. Tickets Requirements for submission must: chamber music into focus in chamber and solo piano may be purchased online at www.museumonmain.org, • Be thematically connected to the new mission state- the Los Angeles area. With works and have collabo- at Museum on Main during regular operating hours ment: Start your Journey Here: Discover, Connect, Share programs ranging from rated with the premier new or by phoning the museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets • Contain the “Pleasanton Public Library” name in Mozart to Deyoe, Aperture music ensembles eighth purchased by phone and online will be available for design Duo aims to curate concert blackbird and the Bang on pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the Firehouse Arts • Contain bold, bright colors experiences that juxtapose a Can All-Stars. HOCKET Center on the evening of the event. Tickets may be • Be submitted in the size of 6 3/8” x 10 1/8” (Actual the old and the new, foster is a recipient of a Presser available at the event subject to availability. Cash, card dimensions 2 1/8” x 3 3/8”) musical connections, and Foundation Award and check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. • Be the entrant’s original, previously unpublished, and jump-start conversations. has been a selected art- For more information on the Ed Kinney Speakers free of copyright restrictions or infringement Committed to exploring ist in Firebird Ensemble's Series visit www.museumonmain.org or phone Mu- The winner will be selected by the Library Commis- new sounds and pushing the Outstanding Young Artists seum on Main at (925) 462-2766. limits of the violin and vi- Initiative. sion. His or her work will be printed on all new Pleasan- ola, Aperture Duo actively ton Public Library cards.

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Art and Wine Intertwined Planned at the Bankhead “Art & Wine Intertwined” will be held at the Visitor’s Center and Gallery at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore on Saturday afternoon, April 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The casual wine tasting will include local of- ferings from Concannon Vineyard, The Steven Kent and Big White House Wineries. The event is free and open to the public with tastings $2 each or three for $5. There will be live music during the event and light appetizers will be served. The event coincides with the closing of the post-WWII era photography exhibit, “The Golden Decade: Photog- raphy at the California School of Fine Arts 1945-1955,” which has been on display in the Gallery since March. The CSFA was home to one of the first fine art photography departments in the US led by renowned photographer An- sel Adams with Minor White. The exhibit highlights the work of some of their early students and the accompany- ing book is a collaboration of three former CSFA students and editors Ken Ball and Victoria Whyte Ball. Local Livermore residents, the Balls will be at the event on April 29th for book signing. Hosted several times each year by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, “Art & Wine Intertwined” events welcome the community to the Bankhead Theater and support LVPAC’s goal to build awareness and share the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers with master fiddler Alasdair Fraser visual and performing arts. The Bankead Theater is located at 2400 First Street. For more information visit lvpac.org Scottish Fiddlers Will Fill the Bankhead African Culture Subject of Stage with Sounds from the Highlands Livermore Library Program The San Francisco widely in age and back- Natalie Haas, guitarist Tony such movie soundtracks as The Livermore Public Library, along with the interac- Scottish Fiddlers will bring grounds, the fiddlers are McManus and pianists Paul “Titanic,” “The Last of the tive cultural organization Cheza Nami Foundation, will the music of the Scottish drawn together by their love Machlis and Muriel John- Mohicans,” “Wyatt Earp,” host a free afternoon of hands-on art making and cultural highlands to life when they of Celtic traditional music. stone. In addition to leading “Spitfire Grill” and “Trea- exploration from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, on Saturday, April return to the Bankhead The- Many members know hun- the San Francisco Scottish sure Planet.” 29, 2017 at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore ater on Sunday afternoon, dreds of tunes by heart and Fiddlers, Fraser also serves Tickets for the single Avenue. April 30, 2017 for a 3 p.m. love nothing better than to as Director of the Valley of performance on April 30th The Diversity and Community Art Project is aimed concert. get together and play. the Moon Scottish Fiddling at 3:00 p.m. are just $30, at fostering curiosity, creativity, and exploratory play. Led by Scottish master Fraser, who serves as School in California, where with $16 tickets available K-3rd graders will have the opportunity to learn about fiddler Alasdair Fraser, the musical director for the he teaches every summer, for students and active mili- and experience Africa without needing a plane ticket. In sound of dozens of fiddlers group, ranks among the and has been artist-in- tary personnel. They can be the first fifteen minutes of the program, the Cheza Nami backed by piano, drums, finest interpreters of Scot- residence at the prestigious purchased at the Bankhead cultural artist will facilitate an open discussion about the harps and guitars create a land’s music; his playing Celtic Connections Festival Theater box office, 2400 continent of Africa, fostering enhanced cultural, global, sound that is both “lively has earned critical acclaim in Glasgow for the past First Street in downtown and diversity awareness. The next forty-five minutes will as a dance band and as worldwide. He maintains a several years. His music is Livermore, online at www. be set aside for a special art making activity. majestic as a symphony performing schedule with widely available on CD, bankheadtheater.org or by By bringing awareness to the underrepresented art orchestra.” The afternoon musicians such as cellist and can also be heard on calling 373-6800. forms of Africa, Cheza Nami hopes to empower young concert will include the generations with the ability to be curious about other's music of Scotland, Cape cultures. Breton, Quebec, and Scan- There are thirty available openings for this program. dinavia. The Fiddlers honor Registration is required. Participants must be in grades K TRAVEL – 3. To register, please call the Livermore Public Library, the tradition of playing by Civic Center youth room desk at (925) 373-5504. First ear, following the spontane- BUG come, first served. ous evolution of the melody Cheza Nami is Swahili for "Come play with me." wherever it leads. Ocean and The group's mission is to promote diversity and cultural Founded in 1986 by awareness across the Bay Area. Learn more about their Alasdair Fraser and friends, river cruises organization at www.chezanami.org. the group has grown to over This program is sponsored by the City of Livermore’s 200 members from all over (925) 447-4300 Council for the Arts. For additional information, contact Northern California, the In Downtown Livermore the library’s youth room desk at (925) 373 – 5504 or visit US, and beyond. Varying www.livermorelibrary.net travelbuglivermore.com

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Glenn Carter Works Featured in Exhibition From May 4 through lery, and just recently com- June 10, the Harrington pleted an Artist Residency Gallery at the Firehouse at the Lucid Art Foundation Arts Center in Pleasanton in Inverness, California. presents a collection of He has been twice nominat- work by award-winning ed for the prestigious local Northern California artist Rydell Visual Arts Fellow- Glenn Carter. The curated ship, in 2013 and again in exhibition will be featured Paintings are by Dave 2015. in the triple-storey Grand Solo exhibitions include Peterson (top left), Cory Atrium Lobby, Hallway, at Radius Gallery in Santa Thomas (top right) and Jeff and Mezzanine exhibition Cruz, Monterey Penin- Ishikawa. spaces. sula College Art Gallery Carter, currently of in Monterey, and Cabrillo Santa Cruz, has entitled his Gallery in Aptos. Group Fresh Works VII Opens at exhibit “View Beyond the exhibitions include the Fire- Gate.” His Artist Statement house Arts Center (Fresh the Harrington Gallery note, “This work is rooted Works VI), the San Luis in the intuitive response to Obispo Museum of Art, and The Harrington Gallery chat with artists about their materials and mark making. the Sanchez Art Center in at the Firehouse Arts Center inspirations, processes, and The evocation of space, Pacifica. announces the opening of influences, and includes an time, matter and being.” Notable public collec- the Fresh Works VII An- Awards Ceremony which Harrington Gallery tions in California which nual Open Juried Fine Arts will begin at 1:45 p.m. Director and Curator Julie hold his works in their Exhibition on Saturday, Juror Ryan Reynolds will Finegan observes, “His permanent collections: May 6. The show includes be on hand, and present work is unique and hard to Crocker Art Museum in Ghost Tree No. 1 an interesting and eclectic an informal talk during explain… very interesting Sacramento; Museum of variety of pieces, including the awards session. Light but complex." She pooints Art and History in Santa Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- paintings in oil, watercolor, refreshments will be served. ut that in this particular Cruz; Yosemite Museum in ton, Calif. Gallery hours grouping of pieces, Carter and acrylic, drawing in Suggested donation is $5. Lord are a few local artists Yosemite. are Wednesday through pencil and other media, The gallery recommends uses mixed media on can- For more information: Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., returning to this year’s vas and panels, and oil and sculpture, collage, and guests arrive early to ensure exhibition, who might be www.firehousearts.org, and Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 photography. easy parking, as there is a thread on paper. www.glenncarterartist.com p.m., and also one hour familiar to Tri-Valley art- Glenn Carter has won The show will be on matinee in the Firehouse followers. The Harrington Gal- before most performances display from opening day Arts Center Theater that numerous awards at the lery is located inside the and during intermissions. The Young@Art session Santa Cruz Art League Gal- through June 3 during regu- afternoon. for this exhibit is titled Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Donations appreciated. lar gallery hours, as well as Harrington Gallery “Fresh Paint,” and will be two hours before shows in Director Julie Finegan notes held on Thursday, May 18, Traveling Photo Memorial, 'Remembering Our the Firehouse Theater with a few new local participants from 4:30-5:45 pm. Kids a paid ticket. Sixty-six art- to Fresh Works this year: ages 5-11 will visit the ex- Fallen,' on Display at Las Positas College ists were accepted this year Sherri Kelcourse, Dave hibit and discuss the works from throughout the greater Peterson, and Linda Ryan. and techniques. Then stu- "Remembering Our Fallen," a traveling photo memorial of California Fallen will be Bay Area and Northern Finegan also highlights a dents will go upstairs to the on display at Las Positas College, May 3-11. California, up from 48 in few other notable greater art studio and create some “We must remember these American Heroes and speak their names when we see their last year’s show. All 72 Bay Area artists in the art projects related to what family members. We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom,” works are original, com- show: Michael Manente, an they have learned. $15 said Bill Williams, co-creator of the memorial. “While this memorial is about those who pleted within the last two award-winning painter from Pleasanton residents, $20 have died, it was created for the living…to help the families in their grief, while remind- years, and not previously Oakland who started his non-residents. To register, ing the rest of us of the terrible price paid for our freedom by our current generation of exhibited in Pleasanton. career as a pictorial artist visit www.pleasantonfun. military.” Special guest juror Ryan in the outdoor advertising com, and enter code 64240, The memorial is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 736 Fallen from Reynolds, San Jose artist business (think Marlboro or call 925-931-5340 [Call: California killed in The War on Terror. The photo memorial, which includes military and and arts professor at Santa Man billboards), will have 925-931-5340] . personal photos of each of California Fallen, is traveling throughout the state and will be Clara University, will adju- a cityscape in the exhibit; The Harrington Gal- coming to Las Positas College, Livermore, Room 1726, 3000 Campus Hill Drive. dicate the show. Reynolds Thomas Cory of Fremont, lery is located inside the The financial sponsor of the memorial is Bellevue University, a private, non-profit has recently exhibited a who also shows at Pleas- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 University in Bellevue, Nebraska. More information can be found at: Bellevue.edu. collection of his watercolor anton’s Studio 7, shows a Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- This memorial, and 18 other state memorials representing 60% of the country’s Fallen and oil paintings at the small work spotlighting ton, Calif. Gallery hours since 9/11/01, have been created by Patriotic Productions, a non-profit organization Firehouse Arts Center in a his “passion for painting are Wednesday through headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The goal is to complete a national traveling memo- special one-person instal- nature’s treasures;” and Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., rial that will include all of our country’s Fallen from The War on Terror. More informa- lation. Fremont painters David Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 tion at: RememberingOurFallen.org or PatrioticProductions.org. The exhibition opens Casterson and Jeff Ishikawa p.m., and also one hour Hours are Wed.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admis- Saturday, May 6, with a have works in their “real- before most performances sion charge. Safeway Foundation, Association of the United States of America, Blue Star gala Artists’ Reception from ism” style. and during intermissions. Moms of Danville, and LPC Veterans First are financially sponsoring the memorial to 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Art- Ron and Lisa Rigge, Admission for this exhibit bring it to Las Positas College. There will be an opening ceremony with an Honor Guard ist’s Reception will offer Robert Huberman, Denise is free, and donations are and singing of the National Anthem by Elaine Johnson from the Lawrence Livermore an opportunity for guests to Oyama Miller, and Carolyn gratefully accepted. National Laboratory.

April 27, 2017 • The Independent 7

Wine Country Merlot: “Tastes pretty good to me.”

by Harry Stoll ($24) This heavy-duty Merlot is dark garnet, a joy to In the 2004 Sandra Oh film Noir Sideways, the above hold to the southern sun. It has red fruit flavors, allspice, was the rascally Jack’s reaction to Merlot. Jack and his and oak. It will age well. For my dinner with Andre, we pal Miles represent opposite poles of wine appreciation. enjoyed it paired with cubes of a fatted calf from a char- Miles is a snob and joins in gushing about Pinot Noir. Jack cuterie, skewered for the barbecue and alternating with is loutish and makes no attempt to discern differences in slices of beets and leeks. We talked and ate and enjoyed varietals. (Perhaps he can’t). Miles turns up his nose at the primo Merlot. Merlot. Reports say that Pinot Noir sales skyrocketed after 2010 Darcie Kent Merlot Livermore Valley Picazo the movie while Merlot sales took a hit. Merlot was prob- Vineyard. ($30). The bright cherry, plum, and nutmeg ably already in trouble because a few years earlier it had aromas continue to the palate with high acidity, and ample been very popular so growers grew it and grew it, with no tannins. And now for a big finish with hints of Zorro’s thinning to assure quality. As a result, wineries bought and saddle and clove. The grapes were hand harvested in the used grapes that should have been dumped. cool, cool, of the evening and cold-soaked for three days. The Vine Cinema screened Sideways in 2012. Three I rode the City of New Orleans to the city of New Orleans winemakers talked about the movie. Two of them poured and in the French Quarter paired it with a crawfish bisque. their Pinot Noir for the audience. In a classic bit of droll- Cuda Ridge will release a Merlot in June. Its previous ery, Cuda Ridge winemaker/owner Larry Dino presented vintages have brought home the gold. Several other winer- his Merlot for pouring—with no comment that served as a ies make Merlot, including 3 Steves, Bodegas Aguirre, classic comment. Elliston, Garré, Leisure Street, McGrail, Mitchell Katz, Merlot is a Bordeaux grape widely planted there. The Occasio, Page Mill, Retzlaff, Steven Kent, Stony Ridge, wine has many characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon and Wood Family Vineyards. Different versions from each without the in-your-mouth harsh tannins. Merlot is not a but all good. wussy wine. It’s smooth with many of the berry aromas and flavors found in other Bordeaux varietals. Larry Dino says the Sideways effect is pretty much over and that Merlot is gaining acceptance. But snide May 4 Designated remarks are still heard about Merlot. Some say Merle Haggard was named after the French word for blackbird. Those making this supposed double insult are ignorant Official Giving Day about both soulful music and a good wine. Merlot is a good wine to try if you think you don’t like wine. As to Valley Humane Society teams helped first respond- food, it pairs well with dark chicken meat, mild sausages, invites the community to ers to the Ghost Ship fire chicken enchiladas, and much more. become friends in “deed” move from grief-stricken to Come along while we taste some Merlot from Liver- by taking action Thursday, hope-given by sharing the more Valley wineries. May 4 during East Bay soothing comfort of com- 2014 Wente Nth Degree Merlot Livermore Valley Gives, a 24-hour online panion dogs. The minimum ($95). In the vineyard, the grapes are given 15 passes to local giving day sponsored donation to participate in remove leaves, shoots, and stems. Water is managed to by East Bay Community East Bay Gives is $20. Pictured at left Marsha Young- Foundation. Visit valleyhu- For a donation with Blooms; photo on right June result in ripe berries at the peak of flavor. Fifth genera- tion winemaker Karl D. Wente produced a Merlot with a mane.org for information more impact, explore one Ferreri- Sunflowers; top photo on donating, contests, and of several contests avail- at Aldene Lane Nursery are vibrant color and rich aromas of black cherry, violets, and clove with rich tannins. This one is viscous. The finish is participating through social able to help Valley Humane Helen Roylance and Charlotte media to provide help and Society win a cash prize Severin long on the berry and some Peet’s Mocha. It paired well with Putah Creek Biscuits and Gravy. homes to hundreds of local from East Bay Community 2011 San Francisco Bay Winery Merlot Livermore dogs and cats and healing Foundation. Special times Art Made Easy Works to Be Valley ($17). I caught Maybellene at the top of the hill and comfort to thousands of of day offer opportunities we had buttermilk-fried chicken drumsticks laid out on the people. for gift matching, a prize Celebrated in Pleasanton hood of my Ford V8. We listened to the brown-eyed hand- Valley Humane Soci- for first donation of the Artwork created in Art Made Easy, an ongoing water- some man telling Beethoven to roll over. The food and the ety’s programs and services hour, or greatest number of color class now in its 24th year, will be on display at the voice contrasted and danced well with this Merlot with its are made largely possible donors at a specified time. through the contributions of Visit valleyhumane.org for Pleasanton Senior Center. nice soft touch, and the oak aging just as it should be; you know it’s there and it contributes, but the taste is subtle. individual donors. more information about An opening reception for the Celebrating Art Made Zorro was an affection- contests and follow along Easy show will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 2012 Longevity Merlot Livermore Valley. ($22). Complex and balanced, this full-bodied Merlot has blue- ate cat who went from on Facebook and Twitter. 1. homeless to home-at-last East Bay Gives is a The class offered through the City of Pleasanton is berry and floral notes underscored by fresh red berry and pomegranate essence for depth. A velvety treat with sloe thanks to Valley Humane 24-hour online giving taught by Charlotte Severin. It meets in the Firehouse Society’s adoption program. blitz supporting Bay Area Arts Center Classrooms. The class attracts many levels of berries. A hint of wild herbs made it oh so right with a duck comfit. Owner/winemaker Phil Long says, “Mostly Milo was a sweet young nonprofits working in the watercolor artists in a creative studio environment. we try to stay out of the way of the grapes …take precau- pup who went from laid up areas of arts and culture, The exhibition will be open daily Tuesday-Thursday, tions to avoid vegetal components in the wine, including to patched up once his liver education, environment, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon at the yeast selection and partial barrel fermentation.” condition was treated. community improvement, Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 2013 Rios Reserve Estate Merlot Livermore Valley. Last fall Valley Humane health and human services, Society’s Canine Comfort and more. www.ebcf.org 8 The Independent • April 27, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Main is located at 603 Main Street in Information: Barbara Soules, Livermore Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Sensory Herb Bluegrass open mic and pickup band; downtown Pleasanton. www.museu- Heritage Guild, [email protected] Class; Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, The The Bandstand in Carnegie Park, 4th monmain.org Call For Artists - Primavera, 40th annual Art of Composting. Price per guest, per and K Streets, Livermore. Kickoff Easter Special Art Exhibit – “View Beyond Alamo Danville Artists Society spring session: $20 Entertainment Club, $25 Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. then first Sunday of the Gate.” Curated exhibit of works by show, May 6 and 7. Deadline for entries Non-Club. Space is limited. Reserva- each month until Oct. 1, 2017. Northern California artist Glenn Carter. April 22. Fine Art Exhibit, Plein Air tions are required. Call 925.456.2424 or Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- May 4 through June 10, Firehouse Arts Painters, Wine Tasting and Artists' Gala visit wentevineyards.com urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Center’s Harrington Gallery in Pleas- Reception. Painters who would like to Wine, Food and Art to benefit Let the South Livermore Ave., Livermore. anton. Complex, fascinating abstract participate in the free plein air event call Children Live! Thursday, April 27, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears works, comprised of mixed media on Megan Parks-Haller at 925-413-3438. 4:30—8:00pm at Page Mill Winery, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant canvas and panels, and oil and thread PAL & LAA General Meeting, Monday, 1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. Let in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Paula Riley painting on paper. Artist statement: “This work is May 8, 2017, 7:30 pm at the Cultural the Children Live! is a non profit orga- the 2nd Tuesday each month from rooted in the intuitive response to ma- Arts Building, 4455 Black Ave., Pleas- nization helping disadvantaged children 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small terials and mark making. The evocation anton. Guest Artist: Barbara Stanton, and youth in Medellin, Colombia. Over cover. . Artist Society of space, time, matter and being.” The Digital Drawing with iPad five hundred children are served every Riders in the Sky, 8 p.m. April 28. Bank- The Alamo Danville Art- Firehouse installations will be located Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art week, giving them nutritious meals, head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. ists Society meets at 7:30 in the triple-storey Grand Atrium Lobby, classes: figure drawing, drawing school supplies, clothing and stimulat- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Hallway, and Mezzanine exhibition and painting, colored pencil, oils, ing activities. www.letthechildrenlive.us Lucie Arnez, 8 p.m. April 29. Bankhead p.m. on May 9 at the Alamo spaces, and open to the public during collage, portraiture; beginners through Wente Vineyards, Sat., April 29, afternoon Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Women’s Club, 1401 Dan- regular gallery hours: Wednesday, intermediate and beyond. Contact Anne of tail-wagging fun at Dog Day After- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Stanton profile ville Blvd., Alamo. Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Giancola, www.bothwell.lvpac.org or noon. Bring your furry friend and enjoy Cantabella Children's Chorus, April 30, Paula Riley, a self-taught p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. email [email protected] an afternoon filled with wine and pet- 2 p.m. Livermore Civic Center Library, PAL/LAA artist, will be the guest Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts The Young Artists’ Studio has openings in centric vendors. Complimentary tasting 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Choir will pres- Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- its 2017 Summer Session. Artist Peggy with a donation of dog toys, treats, food, ent their upcoming concert with a water artist. She feels that it is ton. Donations appreciated. Frank welcomes interested students blankets, etc. Donations will benefit theme. All music selections are related Meeting most important to maintain Fresh Works VII, Annual Juried Fine ages 7 and older to sign up for a week the Valley Humane Society. Wines by to lakes, rivers, oceans and longing for Pleasanton Art League her own voice through Art Exhibition. Annual show of Greater or more of small group instruction in art. the glass and bottle and food from The rain. There will be a sing-along. and Livermore Art Associa- her paintings. Her early Bay Area artists of all kinds opens at Projects include all kinds of drawing, Wood Fire Kitchen will be available for SF Scottish Fiddlers, 3 p.m. April 30. tion general meetng will love for nature, flowers the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington painting, printmaking and sculpture and purchase. 456.2305 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., and gardening can now be Gallery on Saturday, May 6, running are held in Peggy’s studio. High school Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or be held Mon., May 8, 7:30 through June 3. RECEPTION & AWARD students working on advanced portfolios events: Cinco de Merlot, May 6, noon to 373-6800. p.m. at the Cultural Arts experienced in her colorful, CEREMONY: Gala opening reception with are welcome, as are adults and fami- 4 p.m. Taste a cup of Chef Raymond’s Wine Country, pairing of wine and art, 8 Building, 4455 Black Ave., energetic paints. the artists on opening day from 1:00- lies, if space allows. For information special Chorizo and chick pea soup p.m. May 5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Pleasanton. Paula strives to take 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be about the summer art program or paired with our 2015 Merlot - Compli- First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Guest artist Barbara her paints beyond what served. This year’s installation features weekly school year lessons contact her ments of Cedar Mountain. Open Heart ater.org or 373-6800. Staton will be sharing is seen by the eye, and to 66 artists using a wide variety of media, at (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ Kitchen fundraising, noon to 4 p.m. May Del Valle Fine Arts, Sotto Voce, tuba create a mood or feeling including oil, watercolor, photography, comcast.net. 7 for First Annual “Drink to Donate” quartet, May 6, 8 p.m. Bankhead and demonstrating Digital drawing, sculpture, mixed media. Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar tunes fundraiser at the winery. 15% of our Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Drawing, introducing the through color, composi- Adjudicated by Ryan Reynolds, San Jose with other folks with piano and guitar tasting fees and wine sales will go to bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. techniques she uses on her tion, and brush work. She artist and arts professor at Santa Clara accompaniment. The words to the songs Open Heart Kitchen. During the month Pleasanton Community Concert Band, 9 iPad with the Procreate app. paints from life as much as University, who will give an informal talk will be provided. No musical training of May the winery will be selling raffle a.m. to noon May 9, Farmers Market, 30 Barbara is a local Liver- possible, and has had the during the awards segment at 1:45p.m. required. Small fee to LARPD. Mondays tickets for $5 in the Tasting Room.Win W. Angeles St., Pleasanton. Concert of opportunity to plein aire Suggested donation: $5. For more info: at 11:00-12:00. Call 373-5700 for a Cedar Mountain Wine Basket full of Non-Disney Movies Music. more artist specializing 925-931-4849 [Call: 925-931-4849] LARPD.. goodies. Wine Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. Community4Education, Sat., May 13 in miniature oil paintings, paint in many beautiful , or jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca. Show and Tell, Artists are invited to May 17. wine tasting, wine by the glass/ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bankhead Theater, portraits (miniature & and locations – including Italy gov. Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, a monthly function at the Bothwell bottle. Put a cork in it, noon to 4 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. Performances full size) and figurative and France. Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th May 20 and 21. Earl has created a by local music groups from 4:00 to life drawing. Her drawings Paula will be paint- Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at special “Red Blend” table wine for this 6:30pm on the Bankhead plaza. At 7 and paintings can be found ing fresh flowers for her Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Dona- the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth event. Port table wine will be available pm, the music moves inside the Bank- demonstration on May 9th. tions always appreciated. YOUNG@ St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or for bottling. Bring a clean & dry 750 ml head for a fundraising concert featuring at the LAA Gallery in the ART Special Event titled “Fresh Paint:” unfinished work to show and if desired, wine bottle, fill, cork and label it for only acoustic guitar duo The LK Project, jazz Carnegie building, 2155 Her motto is “painting to Special activity for kids ages 5-11. receive a critique from the group. $10 per bottle (table wine). Port bring string combo Night Harvest, and the 3rd St., Livermore. Several express, not to imitate”. Thursday, May 18, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Stu- Refreshments are brought by some of aclean & dry 375 ml port/wine bottle, folk and bluegrass sounds of Crawdad of her digital paintings are dents will visit the exhibit and discuss the artists, and a donation of $5.00 fill, cork and label it for only $17 per Republic. www.bankheadtheater.org on display until May 8th at in the lobby of the Bankhead Theater at the works and techniques, then head is desired although not mandatory. bottle. Use our bottle for $18. Bring a or 373-6800 for ticket information for 2400 First Street, Livermore. It is open upstairs to the art studio and create Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller at 750 ml bottle and fill it for $32. 10843 evening event. the Espresso Rosetta Café, seven days a week from 12 noon to some art projects related to what they [email protected], or Linda Ryan Reuss Road, Livermore. Storm Large, 8 p.m. May 19. Bankhead Second Street, in downtown 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. have learned. Parents can register their at [email protected] "White Party in the Vineyard" in Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Livermore. Loralee Chapleau's landscape paint- children at www.pleasantonfun.com, Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last celebration of National Chardonnay bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. She teaches art classes ings, are on display in the lobby and code 64240. $15 Pleasanton residents, Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Ga- Day. Wente Vineyards, Sunday, May Livermore-Amador Symphony, May 20, for children and adults at upstairs alcove, of the Firehouse Arts $20 non-residents. lina’s Music Studio located at 1756 First 28, 2017: wines, a delicious bite, live 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8:15 p.m. concert, the Bothwell Arts Center in Center in Pleasanton through April The Essential Figure 2017, 9th annual St., Livermore. Confirm participation by music. Each ticket includes admission, Arabian Nights, Bankhead Theater, 2400 29th. The Firehouse Arts Center and fine art show sponsored by Livermore calling (925) 960-1194 or via the web- lunch and a commemorative Govino First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Livermore. For more infor- Harrington Gallery, 4444 Railroad Ave., Art Association featuring figurative art. site at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. wine glass. Tables and decorations ater.org or 373-6800. mation, visit her website at are open Wednesday - Friday, 12-5 pm, May 19-21, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Beginners are welcome. Bring some will be set, guests need only come Celebration of Life: Mission Peak www.barbarastanton, call and Saturday 11-3 pm. 8th St., Livermore. Reception, Sat., May music to share with the group. Ukuleles dressed chic in all white (as a nod to Chamber Singers are joined by the choir 925 373-9638 or email mi- California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Open Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m. are available for purchase. Small $10 Chardonnay). $65. This event is 21 and of Livermore First Presbyterian Church [email protected]. Prints, Poetry, and History, capturing to 4 p.m. fee to cover meeting costs. older. No one under the age of 21 will be and professional orchestral players the beauty of the California coast Art in the Vineyard, May 28, 11 a.m. to permitted. Wente Family Estates, 5565 in the performance of Dan Forrest's through woodcut prints and prose, a 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, WINE & SPIRITS Tesla Road, Livermore. 456-2300. www. Requiem for the Living, a prayer for rest. ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS new traveling exhibition appearing at 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & wentevineyards.com While requiems are traditionally for the Pleasanton’s Museum on Main through Workshop Series: Discover The deceased, this masterpiece is meant for Photography exhibit, Gallery in the Bank- June 25. The exhibition features artist MEETINGS/CLASSES Garden at Wente Vineyards with Master MUSIC/CONCERTS the living and their own struggles with head Theater, post-WWII era photogra- Tom Killion’s Japanese-style woodcut Artists Day at Hagemann Ranch, Sun., Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. May 6, 10 Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music pain and sorrow as they seek peace. phy of the California School of Fine Arts prints, which vividly portray the coast’s April 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Just come and set a.m. to noon, Planting & Irrigation; June every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 S. The concert will also feature Leonard (now the San Francisco Art Institute). ever-changing moods and diverse up to work in various places around 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Pest Control; Aug. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http://ret- Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, a col- “The Golden Decade” on display from formations. For more information, visit the ranch. 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, Fall Vegetables; zlaffvineyards.com lection of three exuberant and animated March 4 through May 1, 2017. Located www.exhibitenvoy.org. The Museum on April 27, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

psalm settings for choirs, harp, organ Suitcase in Another Hall, and many ing (set, costumes, lights, etc.). Tickets films and more information. activities. Sign up early to reserve a or by phoning the museum at (925) and lots of percussion. Sunday, May 21 more. Opening night Saturday, April 29. for “An American Daughter” are $25 space. [email protected] 462-2766. 4:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Shows run through Sunday, May 14: and go on sale at the Bankhead Theater DANCE Hispanic Heritage Day, Sat, April 29, 77th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, Livermore, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2 box office, 2400 First St., Livermore, by Paul Taylor Dance, 7:30 p.m. May 3. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on the Bankhead Sat., May 13, Pleasanton Senior Women of The World, Believe in the p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays matinees calling 373-6800 or at www.bankhead- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Theater Plaza for Mariachi Music and Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Power of Music! 2 p.m. May 21. at 2 p.m. Check website or box office theater.org. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Dance performance by Junction Ave. Exhibitors enter roses 8-10 a.m. Show Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad to confirm availability. Reserved seat A Twist of Lemmon, 8 p.m. May 12. Bank- 373-6800. K-8 and Granada High School students. open to public 2 to 5 p.m. with awards Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. tickets are $19-$40. Purchase online at head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Valley Dance Theatre Presents Spring Crafts, food, book reading and much ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Cosponsored firehousearts.org. www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848 www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Rep 2017, May 27, 7 p.m., May 28, 2 more. Free. by the City of Pleasanton and Alain Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hornets, [Call: 925-931-4848] , or at the center Spy Pilot Chronicles, Tues.., May 23, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Authors in the Spotlight, Monday, May 1, Pinel. For information, call the Alain USO Camp Show Capers, 2 p.m. May Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 7:30 pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 7 p.m. In conjunction with Towne Center Pinel office and ask for Leslie or Marti, 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Pleasanton. St., Livermore. United States Air Force 373-6800. Books, an evening with the following 251-1111. road Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. 20th anniversary Playwrights’ Theatre fighter pilot Brian Shul’s aircraft was authors: Susan Burton, author of "Be- Livermore Heritage Guild annual firehousearts.org. scheduled by the Eugene O’Neill shot down during the Vietnam War. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS coming Ms. Burton," and Ethel Rohan, auction: Live and silent auctions will Foundation, Tao House. Eugene O’Neill’s Unable to eject, he sustained major Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre auditions: "The Weight of Him." Firehouse Arts include a player piano, rickshaw, organ, ON THE STAGE Shell Shock and Rita Creighton Smith’s injuries and barely survived. Now retired Bullets Over Broadway - musical Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. vintage architectural pieces, barber Wait Until Dark, suspense/mystery, The Rescue will be seen on a single bill after 20 years, Shul shares breathtaking comedy. Audition dates May 15 and 16, 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org. chair, a chance to tour a ranch, take presented by Chanticleers Theater, 3683 on Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m., and airborne images and his inspiring 7:30 p.m. first come-first-served basis; First Wednesday Street Party, May 3, 6 horseback riding lessons, or ride on a Quail Avenue, Castro Valley. April 7-30, on Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the comeback story filled with an unforget- no appointment needed. Callbacks (by to 9 p.m. downtown Pleasanton. Theme fire truck in a parade, and much more. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Old Barn at the Eugene O’Neill National table message of achieving triumph invitation only): June 2 at 10:00 am Cinco De Mayor Celebration. Pleasanton Saturday, May 27th, Duarte Garage, Sundays. Opening Night Gala following Historic Site in Danville. Tickets for the over tragedy. www.bankheadtheater.org dance called followed by singing and Downtown Association. www.pleasan- North L Street at Pine Street and the performance, Friday, 4/7, including Playwrights’ Theatre program are avail- or 373-6800. readings. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre tondowntown. net Portola, Livermore. Doors open 5 p.m., complimentary drinks & hors d’oeuvres. able on-line at the O’Neill Foundation’s Rehearsal Space 1020 Serpentine Lane Spring Fair, Sat., May 6, noon to 5 p.m. dinner 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. No ticket (510) SEE-LIVE (733-5483) or online at website, www.eugeneoneil.org. or calling COMEDY Suite 101, Pleasanton. Audition info Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. needed to attend auction only. Dinner www.chanticleers.org (925) 820-1818. Seating in the Old Free Comedy Show every Thursday found at www.trivalleyrep.org Free admission, activities wristband tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Laughing Stock runs at the Village Barn is limited so early reservations are at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the $5. Farm activities, music, gardening Tickets on sale now at the Carnegie Theatre in Danville, April 14-30. The suggested. Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First CHORAL tips, farm fresh vendors, tractor drawn Library, 2155 Third Street, Livermore, playwright will take part in a post show Forever Plaid, Tri-Valley Repertory St. in Livermore. Broadway Chorus, Tri-Valley Repertory wagon rides, and more. 556-4500. Wednesday-Sunday 11:30 – 4:00 P.M. discussion after the April 23rd matinee. Theatre production. When four young Capitol Steps, 7:30 p.m. May 4. Bank- Theatre Presents "Do You Hear the 26th Annual Livermore Wine Country or online at www.livermorehistory.com The Role Players Ensemble will stage singers are killed in a car crash, they head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. People Sing," Valley Community Church, Festival, May 6th & 7th, downtown For more information: 925-449-9927 the performance directed by Cynthia posthumously take the stage for one www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. 4455 Del Valley Parkway, Pleasanton. Livermore. Two days of wine & beer Lagodzinski and Eric Fraisher Hayes final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at tasting, outdoor dining, boutique Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and trip. Performances Saturdays and MOVIES 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www. shopping, arts & crafts vendors, live Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Sundays, May 6th through May 21st, The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton trivalleyrep.org/tickets/individual-tickets entertainment and family fun zone. Date Change theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets 2017 at the Douglas Morrison Theatre in Library will feature a range of genres. or by calling (925) 462-2121. Livermore Downtown Inc. http://www. The date of one of the 2017 at $20-28; online at www.RolePlayer- Hayward. Information www.trivalleyrep. “On the Islands,” themed films will livermoredowntown.com sEnsemble.com; at Danville Community org. Tickets online at www.dmtonline. be shown the first Monday of each MISCELLANEOUS An Evening with Louisa May Alcott: Wente Vineyards Concerts Center, 420 Front St, Danville; or call org, by phone at 510-881-6777 or at month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. Rae Dorough Speaker Series, Nuclear Tuesday, May 9th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney announced in the Indepen- (925) 314-3400 the DMT box office, 22311 N. Third at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Weapons: They’re Back. 7:30 p.m. Speakers Series. All events are general dent Magazine has changed. Evita. Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre Street, Hayward. Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. April 27. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, Dwight Yoakam with special presents the dynamic, Tony Award Wendy Wasserstein’s comedy/drama Everyone is welcome to attend. Some Street, Livermore. www.bankheadthe- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA guests Los Lobos and King winning musical. Firehouse Arts Center “An American Daughter.” Encore films are mature in content and may ater.org or 373-6800. 94566. Tickets are $15 General Admis- Leg will perform on Thurs., in Pleasanton, April 29 through May Players 8 pm Friday and Saturday May not be suitable for children. For more Cheza Nami, Saturday, April 29, 2017: sion, $10 Seniors (65+) / Students 14. Stunning music by Andrew Lloyd 12 and 13 and 2 pm Sunday, May 14, at information or assistance, please Diversity and Community Art Project, (with valid ID), $7 Members. Tickets August 24, not on August Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice: Don’t Cry Livermore’s Bothwell Arts Center, Eighth contact the Pleasanton Public Library Livermore Library, 1188 S. Liver- may be purchased online at www. 22. For information, go to for Me Argentina, What’s New Buenos and H streets. The Livermore production at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. Visit more Ave. 1:00-2:00 pm for another museumonmain.org, at Museum on www.wentevineyards.com/ Aires, High Flying Adored, Another will be presented as a fully staged read- www.pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of afternoon of free youth engagement art Main during regular operating hours concerts Review Danville Show a Real 'Laughing Stock' by Sue Steinberg tory company. Hayes obvi- the lead as half male, half ers bond, creating a human of auditions and come to Chris Marisol is a discour- What a great comic ously takes ironic pleasure female, confusing every- community, explaining the understand the difficulties aged young actor ready to romp to end Role Players in presenting on stage the one. John Blytt, as an aging dogged devotion of “theater of the process. leave the theater for Law Ensemble’s season with a many problems he faces in actor, keeps mixing up the people” to this craft, despite Livermore favorite Lind- School, a sensible but dis- flourish. Charles Morey’s real life. The role also gives names of characters in the the meager salaries and sey Marie Schmeltzer is a heartening decision. “Laughing Stock” is a him the chance to do some newly abridged “Dracula," minimal chance of success. naive young actress fresh John Blytt and Mar- quintessential theater piece, first-class acting,especially endowing that dark drama From the show’s open- from a nude production of sha van Broek are elderly showing the precarious in scenes from “Hamlet” . with unintended comedy. ing, as caretaker Craig “Gilgamesh," in which she thespians from the com- nature of “little theater” His bravura performance The playwright’s theme Eychner introduces viewers offered herself to the gods pany’s early days, always from funding to venues to is heartwarming and heart- is masterfully presented: to the old barn, the audi- as a sacrificial (rape) vic- reminiscing about their long the oddball assortment of rending at the same time. the necessity of theatrical ence is drawn into the role tim. (Of course she has no theatrical history and ex- characters involved. And FUNNY, as everything story-telling even in today’s of participants in this an- idea of the myth’s ancient pecting to resume their for- Eric Fraisher Hayes, that can go wrong DOES. media-centric world. Words cient ritual. We then travel origin, assuming it might be mer lead roles despite their Danville’s Artistic Direc- A clueless intern loses Yor- spoken live on stage reach with Director Page from by Eugene O’Neill.) Ver- age. Nathaniel Andalis, as tor, plays Gordon Page, ick’s skull at a critical mo- and touch an audience as the silent world of a New non Volker is a snide and Tyler Taylor, is a hysteri- director of The Playhouse, ment in ”Hamlet.” A wacky words from a screen never England winter to the noise disdainful New York type, cal parody of the ultimate a decrepit old New Hamp- novice director messes up can. The communication and bustle of a Manhattan played by Edward Natten- Method Actor. Upset that, shire barn that houses his the classical farce “Char- is visceral and as old as casting venue. We join him burg as if he is doing them as Dracula, he has no door struggling summer reper- ley’s Aunt” by costuming mankind. Actors and listen- on a head-spinning round a favor by participating. (continued on page 10) 10 The Independent • April 27, 2017 LAUGHING STOCK (continued from page 9) BULLETIN BOARD for his grand entrance, he for the cast party with the When the disparate cast brings one with him, lugs skull of the Playhouse’s has reached the season’s it into place, and promptly original donor, Ethel, whose end, they have truly become (Organizations wishing to run notices served. For more information go to www. more information. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO ohloneaudubon.org. Spring Plant Sale, Succulents, flow- catches his cloak on it, to bequest specified that it be a family. Director Page has Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 7th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, ers and vegetables. 2-inch to gallon pots. great comic effect. (Vlad used in the company’s pro- finally achieved his goal of Bulletin Board or email information to May 19, 2017 sponsored by Livermore High Unique, potted succulent arrangements, the Impaler impaled on a duction of “Hamlet.” Talk of playing Hamlet, and [email protected]. Include name School Alumni Assoc. & Wente Family. This perfect for Mother's Day. Fundraiser for door handle.) Even funnier about “special legacies.” even the condescending of organization, meeting date, time, place event has special meaning this year as it is Unity of Tri-Valley church in Dublin. Satur- and theme or subject. Phone number and the first event of the two day festivities of day, April 29, 7041 Amador Valley Blvd., is his weird portrayal of Award-winning Bonnie New Yorker has offered contact person should also be included. the 125th LHS Anniversary Celebration on Dublin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more informa- “morphing” from wolf to de Chant comes on board his praise, promising not Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) May 19 & 20th. Registration is now being tion, call 925.829.2733 on Tuesdays and the Count. out of nostalgia for the to upstage him any more. American Cancer Society Discovery accepted at www.livermorehighalumni.com Thursdays 10-2. Liz Frederick is the company and for its direc- Most important of all, their Shop semi-annual jewelry event, "Bling or www.mkt.com/lhsaa. Questions? Jim P Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- in the Spring," to be held April 28, 29 and 925-548-8108 or Kristin 925-784-1367 ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 novice director with off- tor, her one-time husband. audience has listened and 30. Fine jewelry, designer jewelry, vintage A Sale of Treasures, sale benefiting p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- the-wall ideas about staging Their older/wiser relation- joined the family, many of and costume jewelry and a wide selection Feral Cat Foundation. Wonderful things robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website “Charley’s Aunt.” She ship provides a touching them singing “Auld Lang of rings, earrings, pins, necklaces, brace- include: dish sets, clothing, games, furni- for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. turns its already-funny tea bittersweet thread from the Syne” along with the cast. lets, pearls, and watches. Mission Plaza ture and lots of miscellaneous stuff. 8801 org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit Shopping Center at 1989 suite E, Santa Davona Drive, Dublin, on Saturday, May 20 organization that seeks to identify needs party scene into a feeding beginning and a cautionary Hats off to all the Rita Road, Pleasanton. Monday through between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. All proceeds go within the community and work together to frenzy of African animals counterweight to the impul- dedicated people who have Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 5 and Sun- to helping spay and neuter the feral cats in fulfill those needs. For more information or at a water hole. (Of course sive marriage plans of the combined their talents on day 12 to 5. Contact Kelley Jewell Meno, Alameda and Contra Costa counties. to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. she’s only on board because young “Dracula” actors at this mirthful but memo- Mgr. at 925.462.7374 for more information Ice Cream Social/Spring Open org. All are welcome. about the event or to donate. House with St. Michael Parish Cub Scouts, Dress a Girl Around the World, an her grandmother roomed the end. Her misadventures rable show. The wonderful Livermore-Amador Genealogical Pack 903, all boys currently in grades invitation to make simple dresses for girls with the company’s biggest with a troublesome prop bat production team includes Society meets Mon., Ma7 8, 7:30 p.m. pre-K/TK through 4th and their families in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest donor at Vassar.) Each time that refuses to fly on cue are co-director Cynthia La- Doors open at 7 p.m. at Congregation are invited. Wed., May 10, 7 p.m. Jackson is Sat., May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at she announces a new “vi- truly hilarious, as are her godzinski of Livermore BethEmek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. Avenue Elementary School, 554 Jackson St. Raymond’s Hall, 11555 Dublin Blvd., Guest speaker will be Ralph F. Severson, Ave., Livermore. Pack 903 is open to all Dublin. Help is needed sewing, ironing, cut- sion” the audience shudders explanations of audience Shakes, Production Man- Oakland Family Search LIbrary Director. His boys who are interested in scouting with a ting. Bring sewing machine or serger, iron, along with the cast. interest level as a result of ager Kimberly Ridgeway, topic will be Ferreting Out Obscure Sources Christian orientation. Contact Vivian Hack- ironing board, scissors, along with helping Backstage characters the temperature/humidity Stage Manager Randal Using Family Search. There is no charge. ett for more information at (716)573-3907 hands. (Those planning to stay all day contribute to the crazed index divided by the mos- Chun, Set Designer Carlos Visitors are welcome. For additional or [email protected] should bring a bag lunch.) Always accept- information contact: Kay Speaks, L-AGS The Best Democracy Money Can ing cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those hilarity of starting rehears- quito frequency ratio. Aceves, Lighting Designer Program Chair, email: program@L-AGS. Buy will be shown on Sat., April 29 at who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would als. Company bean-counter Watching the helter- Christian V. Mejia, Sound org 7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village like to sew, arrange for kits that can be Craig Eychner harangues skelter beginning of the Designer Rob Evans, Cos- Making My Way to the USA, an event Parkway, Dublin. This 111-minute film sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, everyone with his obsessive theatrical process in the first tume Designer Lisa Danz celebrating the rich diversity of the Tri- by Investigative Journalist, Greg Palast, 925-352-8447 or [email protected] Valley communities, will be held in Pleas- (Rolling Stone & Guardian) documents Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones lectures on office supplies act, including the hysterical and Choreographer Tom anton, Saturday, April 29, 2017. The event massive voter suppression in many of on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth and the careless misuse of early rehearsals, the audi- Segal. As shown in the play, is a recognition that all of us, in this or the key states in the 2001, 2009, and the Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August his precious pencils. Liver- ence is treated to bits and they certainly don’t do it for previous generations, trace our ancestry to 2016 election. This entertaining film shows 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, more’s stalwart Tim Anton pieces of the finished works wealth, but with a passion other places. It will be held from 1:00-3:30 how the efforts of a few billionaires and 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No PM at the Muslim Community Center, 5724 their cohorts had a direct affect on the pre-registration is necessary. Sessions Ackerman earns our sym- in the second half. Creative for telling a story, moving W. Las Positas Blvd. #300, Pleasanton, outcome of the electoral process, capturing open to all, regardless of religious affilia- pathy as the harried scenic staging allows views of an audience sometimes to CA 94588. An opportunity for attendees on film the affects of their actions as they tion. For additional information please call designer, despairing of all the shows from the front tears or laughter, but always to share stories and family histories of played out. A meet & greet potluck begins Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. the last-minute special ef- as well as glimpses from to understanding. how they or their ancestors came to the at 6:30 PM, the film begins at 7 PM. A Cancer Care Support Group for USA. Refreshments, display tables, family discussion follows the film. This event is those living with cancer and their caregiv- fects demands with no time behind the back curtain, Final shows of this history experts to help people interested in open to the public, is free ($3.00 donations ers, as well as anyone looking to make a and no money for them. where the actors’ spoken marvelous production will learning more about their personal family appreciated), wheelchair accessible, & difference and give back by lending their He makes viewers appreci- lines are interspersed with be April 28 - 30 at Danville histories. Free. Sponsored by Interfaith easily accessible parking. For more info, support, meets at 7:30 p.m. the second ate the accomplishments the offstage characters’ ac- Little Theater on Front Interconnect, the Muslim Community Cen- call 925-462-3459 or email flickknight@ and fourth Wednesdays of the month at ter, and the Embracing Diversity Interfaith gmail.com. CrossWinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd., of Role Players’ backstage tions. The effect is magical Street. Reservations are Group of Asbury United Methodist Church. Girls Night Out Networking, 5 to 7 Pleasanton, Break Room 1. All are wel- magicians on a shoestring and interactive, again in- available at www.roleplay- Details: Facebook “Rally for Love-Tri Valley p.m. Mon., May 1. Lunchbox, A Waxing come, regardless of religious affiliation. For budget. He also leaves us volving the audience as part ersensemble.com. NAMI Tri-Valley general meeting, Salon, 5270 Dublin Blvd. RSVP: A must more information, contact: David Chang, with a laugh as he departs of the theatrical process. May 5, 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Livermore by April 28th at: http://www.gnon.org/ (510) 502-3541 or maps55liame@yahoo. Public Library, 1188 South Livermore monthly-mixer.html Questions: 925-487- com Ave., Community Room B, Livermore.Kara 4748 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Carnahan, Director of Health and Wellness, The American Heart Association Tour, Sunday, May 7, 2017, self-guided Abode Services, will address the topic with Cycle Nation presents: April 27-30, tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations Intensive Ballet Sessions Offered Housing and Homelessnes. She talk about Wente Vineyards, volunteer opportunities: throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Abode service's "front door" programs to help with on-the-ground logistics that counties. Twenty-five of these gardens The Con Danza and Tiffany's Dance Academy Professional Ballet Intensive, designed including HOPE Project outreach services, a big public event like this entails. Help have not been on the Tour before. More by Ballet Director Cesar Degollado, will challenge both the intermediate and advanced In-Home Outreach Team (IHOT), Sunrise make the day a fun and safe experience than fifty garden talks will be offered student, ages 12 and older. It will provide students the opportunity to improve their Village Shelter, Rapid Re-housing, and for all. Be a greeter and a guide. Hand out throughout the day. Volunteers are needed strength, technical ability and artistic skill in a small group environment. No class will Project Independence. Lora Ashworth, Pro- information, refreshments and freebies. to spend a morning or afternoon greeting gram Manager for Home Stretch, Alameda Help set up post-ride festivities. Help clean tour participants and answering questions exceed 8 students. County Health Care for the Homeless, will and pack up. Register as a volunteer and about natives. For more information and The curriculum includes classes in Technique, Pointe, Repertory, Variations and be talking about Homestretch, Alameda support an event looking to put the brakes to register for the tour go to www.bringing- Choreography. There will also be opportunities to explore Contemporary and Jazz move- County's Coordinated Entry for Permanent on stroke and heart disease. For more backthenatives.net ment. Instructors will include both Degollado and TDA Ballet Faculty member Cassidy Supportive Housing. Information, Rosema- information and to register go to: https:// Meals on Wheels Volunteers are rie @ 925-487-8766. cyclenationvolunteers.my.trs.com needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Stoker, along with select Guest Faculty. Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton Three sessions will be offered. The cost for each one week session is $400 and will May 2, 2017 at 7:30 at San Leandro get together for events like board games, one day per week, Monday-Friday between include over 22 hours of small group instruction. Classes will be held at the TDA Liver- Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro movies and fan conventions. Meetings 10 am-12 pm. For more information, more studio and the dates for the sessions are: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 5-8. Topic: Management Plan for the Salton every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board please call (925)483-1989. Sea presented by Andrea Jones. Andrea games at Livermore Shari's Cafe, 1116 E Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Classes will run from 10am-3pm each day, and include a 30 minute lunch break. Jones is the Director of Bird Conservation Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A schedule of up- invites interested individuals to attend its Registration is underway. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per student, per week will for Audubon California. Audubon California coming events can be found on Facebook morning meeting. Meetings are held every be required to hold a dancer's space in the Intensive. Questions regarding the program, or is securing a home for birds at the Salton at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & to register a dancer, contact Robbie Teruya at [email protected] or 583-2806. Sea. No admission charge. Refreshments Text Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915

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Club House Drive, Livermore. For more meetings feature lunch and an interesting experience of their lives, losing a child. For more. Information, 447-8840. tional. All are welcome. www.pathwaycom- orientations welcome. Sunday service information, go to www.livermoreval- speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn more information, contact katiestrube@ Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, munitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- about and join activities such as hiking, comcast.net. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. 925-447-1135. wood carving. There is also a neat group to new and established residents of the adult Bible study/Sunday school. For at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sun- For more information contact revhar- Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the information, call 925-447-1246. day School at 10:20 am. For more informa- [email protected] or visit us at http:// and experienced dancers are welcome. meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Asbury United Methodist Church, tion, visit www.goodshepherd-livermore. csllvlighthouse.org. Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road on the second Wednesday of the month, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- org or call (950) 371-6200. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 easy line and circle dances, no partners (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, ing Church, where all are welcomed. Bethel Family Christian Center, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. required, casual dress. $3 per session Any retired man is welcome to drop by to family activities, and monthly adult Sunday Worship at 9 a.m., with childcare 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Wor- (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. learn about your opportunities. For more socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or and children/youth Sunday School. For Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: ship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), information check our website: branch121. visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com information visit www.asburylive.org or call Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at DBE Daughters of the British 925-447-1950. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. [email protected] subject line). Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to weekdays. Square dancing for all ages 8 years American Legion Post 47 in a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Livermore is looking for veterans in the at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was 4357. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the away clothing and other items every Mon- at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Livermore area who are interested in founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Granada Baptist Church, 945 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on Livermore. Families and friends welcome. performing community service for young (3) organization made up of women of Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, September classes free to new dancers. people and promoting veterans affairs. British or British Commonwealth heritage Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; 925-449-4848. Livermore. Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or Interested veterans will meet with other and ancestry with a focus on charity and worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Christ Church (a nondenominational [email protected] like-minded veterans for camaraderie and fellowship. Those interested in helping with 447-3428. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and evangelical church formerly meeting in Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open support of veteran’s causes. The American “the cause," enjoying social activities, and Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 Legion is the largest federally chartered forming long-lasting friendships, contact Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Monday through Saturday. Donations can veteran’s organization that is the veterans Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 American Legion Post 47 meets the second additional information. org/ All are welcome. front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. or call 925.846.0665. Birthright Pregnancy Support PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, formation on programs and memberships, 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Cedar Grove Community Church, Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, 522 South L Street, Livermore. Enter training philosophies and schedules, and school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship spiritual community for people of all faiths Livermore, located directly behind the blue the building from the ramp on the 5th all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. and backgrounds. Children's program bus stop near the corner of Fenton St., Street side. For more information go to marathon/endurance training program. a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. available. Ongoing groups and activities. and next to Stanford/ValleyCare Hospital. http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill www.trivalleytriclub.com. study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- Birthright's free and confidential services Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. Ministries meet every other month. For Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 include - pregnancy tests, caring guidance, com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at RELIGION ministry information call (925) 846-8650 jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. adoption and medical referrals, baby 925-449-6048. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., Lynnewood United Methodist org. 925.829.2733. and maternity clothing, and more. (925) Eric's Corner is a free support group Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, GraceWay Church worships at 10 449-5887 for an appointment. Our office for people who are dealing with a diagnosis plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM offers a friendly congregation where all are a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on welcome. Sunday worship is at 9:00 and 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility 12-4; 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. these meetings. Meetings are held at and children’s program For more informa- Sundays, and during the week at various 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school through is being prepared. Services include band- 1-800-550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries May 21. Summer schedule is one service led worship music, Sunday School for www.birthright.org/Livermore for more Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM at 9:30 a.m. May 28-Sept. 3. Rev. Heather preschoolers and elementary through high information on Birthright's services. the third Thursday of each month. For more St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana Leslie Hammer minister. www.lynnewood. school students. Infant care is provided. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 information please visit us at ericscorner. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- org. 925 846-0221. www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s org a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- livermore.org or 925-447-1848. The Church of Jesus Christ of WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for costumes give free guided tours beginning Assistance League® of Amador Val- ship service. AWANA children's program St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: women of all ages and life stages. Meets at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 group of volunteers, reaching out to those Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, the beautifully landscaped grounds. For doing it. Regular meetings are held on the Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Livermore. For WINGS speaker presenta- information on the Ravenswood Progress third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at service. Information 447-8747 or www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) tions and events: stcharleslivermore.org, League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. uucil.org 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: click on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at For more information, see our website, Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. All are welcome. Questions: Donna Leach (925) 443-0238. www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at The Church of Jesus Christ of 925-443-6815 or Phyllis Clearwater Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- (831) 278-1916. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: 925-337-4299. group of retired men who join together to yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. anton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Operation: SAM “Supporting All Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- support organization based in Livermore. ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men S.A.M. has been in operation since January Organizations (csjo.org). Information, a.m. All are most welcome to come and Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Pastor: Jeff Barger. and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch morale support of deployed troops. For 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. ity. For more information call the church Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, on the first Thursday of each month at the information or donations, visit www. First Church of Christ, Scientist, office 925-462-4802. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community San Ramon. Please read more about the comcast.net Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and Depression and Bipolar Support held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets and reading room are located at Third and Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group 10:45 AM information or to attend a meeting, call Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., open to the public, features books, CDs (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. and magazines for sale. For information, (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information bilization counseling for those experiencing Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ call (925) 447-2946. choir, child care provided. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry difficulties related to domestic violence, pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- Little Brown Church, United Church worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College Trummel at 449.1444. abusive situations, sexual assault or other Pereira, 462-6415. royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Ave. (United Christian Church). www. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be host- challenging emotional issues. We provide Bereaved Mother’s Network of vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. LivermoreQuakers.com ing its annual Lag B'Omer picnic potluck assistance with individual therapy and/or the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors on Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 - 12:30. group support. Please call to schedule an each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday 2580 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) This event will take place at Athan Downs appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling Civic Center Library, Small Conference of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Pathway Community Church, 1055 – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- Park, 2975 Montevideo Dr. in San Ramon. Intake) Room. The aim of the network is to allow program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Please bring: a picnic dish to share, an Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a bereaved mothers to make connections call 447-6282. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Center for Spiritual Living outdoor toy (frisbee, ball, etc.), and be group for retired men who seek activities with, share resources, and support other Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically Livermore Valley - People from all faith ready to participate in our fun and hilarious to enhance their retirement. Monthly mothers who have been through the worst Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- based practIcal messages, nondenomina- traditions, cultures, races and sexual annual watermelon toss. 12 The Independent • April 27, 2017

Coldwell Banker Named Platinum Award Winner

Milestones Mike James, president of the San Francisco Bay area and Sacramento / Tahoe divisions of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, announced that the company has been named a Platinum Award winner by the Cartus Broker Network for their outstanding performance during the past year in northern California. The award was presented at the 2017 Cartus Broker Network International Conference. Cartus Corporation is a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. Platinum is the highest level of the Excellence Awards that can be awarded and is based on performance results related to a wide variety of goals including customer service, cost management, and effective analysis and marketing of homes. Network’s brokers achieving Platinum level recognition for their performance in 2016 had to perform across many busi- ness disciplines to receive this designation. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

eWaste Direct, Inc. Owners to Take Part in Advocacy Day Two California small business owners will join 20 other sellers as part of eBay’s Annual Advocacy Day of meetings in Washington, DC on May 3, 2017. Angie and Joe Nelson, owners of eWaste Direct, Inc. in Livermore have meetings Livermore School of Dance students attended a Master Class with Derek Mitchell of Hamilton. It was held at with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Kamala Harris Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord directed by Paula Henson. The students did great and had a (D-CA) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-15th-CA) to discuss wonderful time with Derek and the Dance Connection dancers. They noted, to dance with Derek was an experience policies impacting Internet-enabled businesses that make they will never forget. sales across state borders. Policy debates around Internet sales tax and customs “de minimis” thresholds could have a meaningful impact on the ability of ecommerce entrepre- neurs to succeed and grow their businesses. Husband and wife team, Angie and Joe Nelson, created Rahma Mediterranean Market Wins StopWaste Award their green business, eWaste Direct, Inc. on Earth Day 2008. The company began as an idea to divert electronic waste by Michelle Fay, Program Manager, StopWaste” Based on audits by Amador Valley Industries, Dublin’s from landfills, offering services to businesses in the San In March, Rahma Mediterranean Market in Dublin re- waste management company, Rahma’s trash contains little Francisco Bay Area. The Nelson’s have experienced first- ceived a 2017 Business Efficiency Award for Excellence or no recyclable or compostable materials. “Khaled is a con- hand the reach of the Internet on their business – reaching in Recycling and Composting from StopWaste, the public scientious businessman who understands the importance of new markets, new consumers, and increasing productivity agency in charge of reducing the waste stream in Alameda practicing good environmental stewardship, as an individual – all of which leads to job creation. County. Rahma is a small, independently owned Halal food and in operating his business,” emphasized Jesse Tieger, eWaste Direct, Inc. is eleven years old with nine fulltime market and catering company that has served the Tri-Valley Recycling Coordinator at Amador Valley Industries. employees. In addition to their financial success, the com- area with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods since Later this year the successful market will move to a larger pany is proud to have diverted more than 5 million pounds 2008. space at 7111 Village Parkway in Dublin and include a fine of e-waste from landfills, and is on target to exceed its next Owner Khaled Aburahma set up recycling and compost- dining Mediterranean restaurant. The building will feature milestone of diverting more than 10 million pounds. ing service years ago. He did so voluntarily even though high efficiency windows and lighting fixtures, and Aburahma In a press release, it was noted that bills introduced in Dublin is among the few cities in the county not affected is considering adding a solar system. the 114th Congress attempted to impose new Internet sales by the Alameda County Mandatory Recycling Ordinance, During the award ceremony on March 22, StopWaste tax collection and audit burdens on small Internet-enabled passed in 2012. Aburahma actively promotes waste reduc- Executive Director Wendy Sommer stated: “Laws only get businesses, thereby UN-leveling the playing field in favor of big box retailers and creating an unhealthy environment for tion among employees. “I always try to minimize waste you so far. It is businesses like the ones we are celebrating small business to thrive and compete. As small businesses and recycle everything. It has become a habit of my staff as today that give us an edge by going beyond requirements in across the nation face stiff competition from mega retailers, well,” he explained. their daily operations.” policymakers should allow small businesses to adopt an Rahma Mediterranean Market recycles and composts For more information about the 2017 StopWaste Business omnichannel retail strategy rather than expose them to new, 88% of their waste, saving the business nearly $10,000 a year Efficiency Awards visit www.StopWaste.org/2017awards. To cross-border tax liabilities from up to 9,600 jurisdictions on garbage disposal fees. In addition, Aburahma’s purchas- learn more about Rahma Mediterranean Market visit www. nationwide. We oppose sales tax collection requirements that ing and inventory management practices help prevent food rahmamarket.com. compromise the ability of small business to use the Internet waste in the first place. to compete and grow.