VOLUME L, NUMBER 48 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Coalition to Work to Change How Political Campaigns Are Financed

A new coalition called, education, a change in cam- LWV in adopting campaign the dependence of Congres- ple. So long as funders are Find Out What's "Money Out, People In" paign financing rules, and a finance reform as one of its sional candidates on funding not the people, it is corrup- aims to take big money out Constitutional amendment. priorities. from the tiniest percentage tion. This dependency cre- Happening of politics. One of the coalition A video of legal scholar of citizens." ates an economy of influence The coalition of nonpar- members, the Livermore- Lawrence Lessig speaking at He continued, "The U.S. that feeds on polarization Check Out Section A tisan groups has launched a Amador League of Women a TED gathering was shown is a Republic with a repre- and dysfunction. Section A is filled with grassroots effort. It would Voters (LWV), presented at the beginning of the LWV sentative democracy with In the video he described information about arts, two elections that he says people, entertainment and include educating the public a forum on the subject last forum. In the video, Lessig, the people having the ul- special events. There are and elected officials about week at the Livermore Li- a professor at Harvard Law timate control. However, are held each year in the education stories, a variety the importance of remov- brary. School, asserts that there is Congress has developed a U.S. One is the general of features, and the arts and ing big money influence. The local LWV followed a "corruption at the heart of dependency on the funders election, in which citizens entertainment and bulletin That would happen through the lead of the California American politics caused by for their seats, not the peo- (See CAMPAIGNS, page 4) board.

New LCAC Water Program to Engage Youth Allocation in the Arts Lowest in The Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) has History launched a new program designed to engage youth in For Zone 7 the arts. The state estimates that LCAC membership is Zone 7 Water Agency will comprised of eighteen cul- receive only 5 percent of its tural groups. normal allotment next year, Jeff Kaskey, LCAC rep- based on current levels in resentative, told the Liver- reservoirs and dams. more City Council Mon- It is the second time in day, "LCAC is headed in state water project history a new direction. We have that Lake Oroville has been hired Monica Lynn to head that low. However, the situ- a unique pilot program that ation may not be as bad as will add to our youth out- it sounds. It is early in the reach by providing tickets water year, which began to activities at the Bankhead Oct. 1. It's possible that the Theater and Bothwell Arts skies will open up in later Center." months, and Zone 7 will He noted that it is antici- have a higher allocation of pated that over 1000 youth water. The wettest months would eventually be served are usually January through (See LCAC, page 4) Photo - Doug Jorgensen March. Cottage Preschool in Livermore held its annual Thanksgiving Feast. The children prepared the food: pumpkin If the worst became a bread, stuffing, vegetables, apple sauce, turkey and orange ice dessert for their families and friends. They also reality, there is a two year Tax Measure created the centerpieces decorating the tables. After the dinner, the children performed ten songs they had water supply stored under- prepared. They made headbands and necklaces, which they wore. The children are 2 1/2 to 5 years old. The ground. The impact would Cottage Preschool is located at Trinity Baptist Church in Livermore. mean that the basin could To Go On not be replenished. November Zone 7 general manager Jill Duerig told the board 2014 Ballot of directors at their meet- The Alameda CTC Com- Dublin Updates Citywide Bicycle Plan ing Nov. 20, "We'll have to mission voted to return to go out and do a rain -- and Joni Pattillo. voters with a transportation The Dublin City Council dangerous, because there one lane in each direction snow -- dance" in order to The routes are designated sales tax measure in No- directed staff to update the are three lanes of traffic in were eliminated, it would improve the water supply along north-south streets vember 2014. If approved city's 2007 bicycle network each direction, carrying a change motorists' behavior, outlook. San Ramon Road, Amador by 66.67% of voters, it will plan creating connected volume of 29,000 two-way he said. Drivers would likely The level of Lake Oro- Street, Amador Plaza Road, implement the Transporta- routes designed to entice trips per day. cut through gas stations to ville, behind a huge dam and Village Parkway. There tion Expenditure Plan (TEP) more people to ride bikes One option that the coun- make their right turns to the in northern California, sup- are east-west routes along that was developed with all over the city. cil reviewed was the possi- next street, or make U-turns plies much of the 1.4 mil- Amador Valley Boulevard, significant public input and The council at its meet- bility of eliminating one lane in business driveways and lion acre feet (AF) of water St. Patrick's Way and Dublin is expected to be approved ing Nov. 20 did not vote of traffic in each direction, to parking lots. delivered to Zone 7. An acre Boulevard by the Commission on De- formally, but gave direction create space for a separate Several people spoke in foot is the amount of water Dublin Boulevard pre- cember 5 for placement on on the types of bike lanes it bikeway. However, staff favor of eliminating the two one foot deep that covers sented the council with a the ballot in November 2014. wanted along various routes. pointed out that at one Dub- traffic lanes. Chris Fleck- one acre. special problem. Not many The measure was de- Work will progress on a lin Boulevard intersection ner, a director of the East The current level is lower cyclists want to ride there feated in 2012, falling just plan. A plan update will set there are three or four red- Bay Bicycle Coalition and than in the drought year now. The street's downtown short of the needed two- up the ability to attract grant light cycles before a motorist a merchant in downtown level at this time in the portion is perceived as too thirds vote: 350,899 in favor funding, said city manager can clear an intersection. If (See BICYCLE PLAN, page 4) (See WATER, page 12) (66.54%) and 176,504 op- posed (33.47%). If Measure B1 had been approved, it would have Search Begins for permanently doubled the transportation sales tax paid New Lab Director in the county from half-a- cent to one full cent. The The search process for LLNS partners, the Uni- 2014 ballot measure will not the 12th director of Law- versity of California (UC) extend the tax in perpetuity. rence Livermore National will lead the search pro- Among the items on the TEP Laboratory (LLNL) and cess, which will be similar is $400 million for a BART president of Lawrence in scope and breadth to to Livermore extension. Livermore National Securi- prior director searches. The Assemblymember Bob ty, LLC (LLNS), has begun. process includes a search Wieckowski authored AB LLNS manages the Lab- committee and a screening 1086, which allowed Alame- oratory for the U.S. Depart- task force, both of which da CTC to place Measure B1 ment of Energy/National include LLNL colleagues, on the ballot last November. Nuclear Security Adminis- academic leaders from UC This session he sponsored tration (DOE/NNSA). and other higher educa- AB 210, which allows both The new director will tion institutions, along with Alameda and Contra Costa replace Parney Albright noted scientists and adminis- counties to seek transporta- who resigned from the post trators knowledgeable about tion sales tax measures in the effective Oct. 31 of this year. LLNL, its scientific work coming years. Bret Knapp, principal asso- and its role as a DOE/NNSA The TEP outlines invest- ciate director for weapons laboratory. In addition, an Photos - Doug Jorgensen ments in transportation proj- programs at Los Alamos executive search firm has A Magical Holiday Evening capped off a day of shopping in downtown Pleasanton ects that enhance services National Laboratory, was se- been hired. last Saturday. The streets came alive to usher in the season with live music, special and keep fares affordable lected as the acting director. Norman Pattiz, chair- offers, refreshments and an early visit from Santa Claus. for seniors, students and As agreed upon by the (See SEARCH, page 3) disabled passengers, ex- pands BART, fixes roads PET OF THE WEEK and highways and improves Inside Cairo is ready to rule your heart. The-four year-old transportation connections to feline considers himself king of Kitty City, and though jobs and schools. If approved SECTION A Editorial...... 4 he’d prefer more luxurious quarters, he loves fleet by voters in November 2014, Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 of footmen (and women). 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TheDoctorForYou.com/PAMF The Independent, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 - PAGE 3 SEARCH (continued from page one) Livermore Holiday Festivities Include man of the LLNS Board of NNSA’s Livermore Field ratory's continued success,” Governors and member of Office manager. The com- said Pattiz, who also chair’s Snow, Parade and Tree Lighting the University of California mittee will use Lab Day to the UC Regents Committee Festivities in Downtown Livermore will launch the holiday season on December 7. Board of Regents, chairs further develop selection on Oversight of the DOE Home for the Holidays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will include horse drawn carriage rides, the search committee. Mar- criteria to be used to assess Laboratories. holiday performances and snow in Lizzie Fountain. vin Adams, a professor of candidates. “The selection of the Downtown Livermore Merchants will be celebrating the Season with open houses. nuclear engineering at Texas The candidate selected Laboratory’s next leader is The day of fun concludes with the 18th annual Livermore Holiday Sights and Sounds A&M University, will lead by UC will be subject to a responsibility that all of Parade. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and marches down First Street from M Street to McLeod the screening task force. the approval of the LLNS us involved in the search Street. It will feature over 50 floats, including local businesses, clubs, marching bands The position has been Executive Committee and process take very seriously. and more. posted on the LLNL and UC the concurrence of DOE. Collectively, we will have The parade ends with that special guest, Santa, leading the community in the official websites, along with other The new Laboratory director an impressive group of indi- tree lighting. Lighting of "Bruce Sprucetree" will be at the corner of First Street and South national lab and LLNS part- also will serve as president viduals providing advice and Livermore Avenue. ner websites. The job also of LLNS, LLC. counsel, and I am confident There is no admission charge. will be advertised nationally. "LLNL has a stellar re- that we will have an excep- For more information, call Livermore Downtown Inc. at (925) 373-1795. As part of the process, cord of outstanding science, tional outcome.” the search committee will engineering and technology A website has been cre- meet at LLNL in January in support of the nation, and ated for the search process for “Lab Day” to hear from the selection of a visionary at https://www.llnl.gov/ employees, management and leader is critical to the Labo- director-search Budget Surplus Goes to Help Pay Down Unfunded Liability Revenues were higher remaining monies would be recognized management. and expenditures lower than placed in the general fund re- Management has kept the predicted in the Pleasanton serves to repay the reserves city financially strong, pro- operating budget for the for the payoff of the golf viding the revenue needed to LARPD Master Pal Update who plan to visit the Premium Outlets to fiscal year that ended June course bonds. A portion of maintain all the wonderful A public meeting will be held on Dec. plan for delays in getting to the outlets. 30, 2013. the funds, $255,000, would services we want." 5 to take input on the Livermore Area In addition to taking the El Charro Road The city council okayed be allocated for management Councilmember Karla Recreation Park District's Parks, Recre- exit from I-580, shoppers can also access the final report. Mayor Jerry employees performance ad- Brown said that citizens are ation and Trails Master Plan. the Outlets by taking the Isabel Avenue Thorne stated, "Once again, justments, as needed. aware of the need to reduce The meeting, in the Leo Croce El- exit from I-580, traveling south on Isabel, I'm really proud of the re- Councilmember Kathy the unfunded liability. "I ementary School multi-purpose room, and turning west onto Jack London Blvd. port. It indicates our city is Narum added, "I am pleased am glad we are putting an begins at 6:30 p.m. The Livermore Police Department also well managed." that funds are being used to extra $1 million towards The public is invited to provide feed- wants to remind shoppers to secure their The city brought in $92.3 that goal." back on current programs, parks and rec- vehicles while they are shopping. Try not million in revenues, above reation facilities operated by LARPD, as to leave valuables in vehicles. However, the projected $91.3 million. well as share a vision for future facilities if valuables are left, please secure these Actual expenditures came in and program improvement. items in the trunk or out of sight. at $88.2 million, below the The school is located at 5650 Scenic The Livermore Police Department will anticipated $88.9 million. Drive. For more information, call (925) have additional staff working throughout Emily Wagner, the city's Did you know... 373-5725. the Black Friday weekend at the Premium Director of Finance, told the Livermore Sanitation council that property taxes Outlets to keep traffic flowing efficiently offers On-Call Cleanup? Miller Endorses Swalwell and to provide security to the outlets and were $116,000 below ex- Congressman George Miller, Senior the parking lots. pectation, while sales taxes Democrat on the House Education and came in $102,000 higher. Workforce Committee, (CA-11) endorsed Kaiser Permanente Pledges Funds Wagner commented that Congressman Eric Swalwell for re- Kaiser Permanente has pledged to Pleasanton was one of the election to the House of Representatives make charitable contributions of up to fortunate communities in in 2014. “Having had the opportunity to $1 million, which includes support to five that its property tax numbers work with Eric this past year on issues nonprofit agencies for humanitarian relief were hardly touched by the important to our region and our Nation, I and deployment of trained emergency recent recession. The hotel Residents of single-family homes in the City of Livermore* tax, she said, showed an can say with great confidence that he is a volunteers following the devastation can schedule collection of up to 3-cubic yards of materials caused by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck increase of $430,000 over Congressman committed to growing the plus one appliance or e-waste item. is service is available economy by strengthening the middle the Philippines on Nov. 8. prediction. class and supporting our working fami- A total of $200,000 will be issued After looking at the en- up to three times during a 12 month period. lies,” said Congressman George Miller. immediately to five organizations: the tire income, transfers and *This service not available to residents of multi-family homes "I support Eric’s re-election because American Red Cross, for the benefit of the expenditures, the city has or in the unincorporated rural portions of Livermore. Philippine Red Cross, Doctors Without excess funds of $1.879 mil- he is hard working, focused, and engaged, and he has proven to be an effective Borders, Mercy Corps, Relief Interna- lion, stated Wagner. She Call or visit our website for more information. representative for the people of the 15th tional and Team Rubicon. recommended spending $1 925-449-7300 Congressional District," he stated. million of the excess on re- www.LivermoreSanitation.com The remaining funds will be available ducing the unfunded retire- Expect Traffic Delays to support recovery and rebuilding efforts ment benefit liability. The The Livermore Police Department in the affected areas. wants to remind the community to expect Additionally, because Kaiser Per- traffic delays on the roadways surround- manente’s workforce includes many ing the Premium Outlets located on W. physicians, nurses and logistics experts Jack London Blvd. at El Charro Road in who are trained in disaster relief, several Livermore. It is anticipated that there will people with those skills have already left be a large volume of shoppers patronizing for the Philippines with the aid organiza- the outlets throughout the weekend. tions with whom they are affiliated, to Traffic on I-580 near the Premium Out- volunteer to serve in the affected areas. lets will likely be very heavy throughout More than 250 physicians, nurses and other employees have volunteered to help the Black Friday weekend. The Police Valid Thru (mm/yy) Department urges community members with disaster relief. 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(continuedCAMPAIGNS from page one) EDITORIAL vote. However, to win in the trangement of non-wealthy Owens, a principal at the Now Act would allow can- general election, politicians individuals from the politi- campaign watchdog Henry didates to run for office on a must first do well in the cal process. Levy Law Group, urged blend of small contributions The Giving Season "money election," supported For example, a search people to learn where money from individuals and limited Valley residents have been generous in by huge donations from a for money related to the comes from in support of a public funds. helping where needed by donating and/or small percentage of people. vote to bail out the banks candidate or issue. Candidates would qualify volunteering in the schools and throughout He cited statistics showing found that those who voted She said that as contribu- by raising a certain number the community. that only .01% of the people "yes" received 54% more in tion limits given directly to a of contributions of $100 or With the holidays approaching, various donate $10,000 or more to contributions from financial candidate are lowered, third less from individuals in their campaigns. institutes. party spending is increasing. home state. They would then organizations have sent out a call for Lessig stated, elected of- To provide further details That is the most difficult to receive a grant of Fair Elec- donations of food and gifts. ficials spend 30 to 70 percent on campaign contributions, regulate, since the Supreme tions funds for the primary Both the Livermore and Pleasanton police of their time raising money. Costa said a new site http:// Court ruled that money is and general election, and departments have placed Giving Trees in The question arises, "What is votersedge.org has been de- considered free speech. could continue raising un- the station lobbies. Tags list items requested the impact that the need for veloped. The goal is to cre- Owens pointed out that limited small contributions. by recipients selected by the department to money to continue to hold ate even more transparency at the federal level, inde- Each additional $1 raised onto a seat has on what they when it comes to campaign pendent expenditures do not would be matched by $4 receive aid. do."Lessig noted that there financing. "People need have to disclose donors. At from a new Fair Elections Open Heart Kitchen hopes to be able to is a tendency to ignore the to know where the money the state level, the top donors Fund, ensuring that candi- provide 1500 turkeys to meet the need of the problem, because it is seen comes from." have to be disclosed. dates who use the system region’s hungry during the holidays. as impossible to solve. "We California's website Cal- Sheilah Fisk, the coali- could compete even against Tri-Valley Haven is looking for gifts for cannot ignore it any more. Access is difficult to ma- tion chairperson, declared well-financed opponents. We need a government that neuver, he continued. Vot- that the group believes that California Sunshine Act teens, women, children, men and seniors, as works for citizens on the left ersedge provides a quicker the root of the problem in - Senate Bill 2: Require well as cash donations and gift cards. and right." Lessig said none way to find information. government is money. Con- clear disclosure as to who Stories with specifics on how to help can of the issues supported by ei- For example, Cal-Access gressman spend 50 percent is paying for recommenda- be found in this week’s Independent. ther the left or the right will takes 14 clicks to obtain the of their time dialing for tions on often deceptive slate We urge those who are able to do so, to be solved until the problem data for one committee. If dollars. mailers. help not just during the the giving season, of influence is fixed. "We there were eight commit- Eloise Hamann, LWV, CA Senate Bill 27: Re- cannot afford a future with tees formed for one issue or said that projects that the quire “Multi-purpose” (like but throughout the entire year. no sensible reform." candidate, that requires 112 LWV believes will help 501c4) organizations to re- He stated what is needed clicks to find the money. reduce huge donations, in- port contributions received is a larger number of funders. The recent ballot measure, clude seeking constitutional and made so that the funds That would spread out the Proposition 30, listed 33 amendments declaring cor- can be traced to their original influence. The proposed US committees, resulting in 462 porations are not people and sources. Require disclo- BICYCLE PLAN Fair Elections Act provides clicks to trace the funds. On money is not free speech. sure on web sites for public (continued from page one) a way to make that happen. votersedge, only one click "It is not enough to reverse access and on the ballot Livermore, said that reduc- Swalwell said he was Lessig stated, "We would all is required. the Citizens United ruling," pamphlet ing a segment of Livermore's grateful that the council, of lose something we love if we The site also "cleans-up" she stated. CA Senate Bill 52: Re- First Street from two lanes which he was a member for lose this republic. We have entries, tracking different A member of the public quire disclosure of the top 3 in each direction to one two years, had declared Nov. to act to get it back." ways a business might be stated, "There is no magic original funding sources of lane "was a huge boost for 20 to be "Covered California There are already web- represented. For example bullet to get money out of all political ads, in all media, business. It made downtown Day." Covered California sites that track political ,one company appeared as politics." He suggested ask- clearly and prominently on more accessible to walking is the California provision funding and the voting re- Kellogg and Kelloggs. A ing candidates their view of the ads themselves. Require and bicycles." under the Affordable Care cords of those who receive search interface on voter- public campaign financing. disclosure on sham issue and A speaker said she has Act (ACA). The ACA opens money. One, MapLight, is sedge makes it possible to Listed were several bills issue advocacy ads that at- been living in Dublin since coverage to more people, a non-partisan, non-profit search for any donor and supported by the coalition tempt to influence legislative 1980, and has been waiting and erases an inequity that web organization that links receive an answer immedi- that would provide greater or administrative action. Re- for a "community-based caused women to be charged political candidates and bal- ately for all state races and transparency, as well as quire campaign committees downtown" with sidewalk more for their premiums lot measures to their funding ballot measures, as well as change how campaigns to maintain websites where cafes and other places ca- than men, he said. sources. Congressional races across could be financed. They the top 10 funding sources tering to pedestrians and Swalwell also talked Jay Costa, program man- the country. include the following: are listed. cyclists. Even if it's only one about legislation he has sup- ager of MapLight, addressed There are rules that poli- US Fair Elections Now For information on the section, "we could say this ported that impacts Dublin the forum. MapLights' re- ticians and committees are Act - Senate Bill 750, HR coalition go to moneyout- is our pedestrian hangout and the East Bay. He voted search, Costa says, dem- required to follow. Stacy 1404: The Fair Elections peoplein.nationbuilder.com square, where we can ride for a BART application to onstrates the increasing es- our bikes, take our families receive $13 million to hard- and hang out and feel like en the Transbay Tube against part of the community," she seismic problems. He also said. has been working to change Another speaker backed the name of the Dublin post (continuedLCAC from page one) the circulation plan around office to honor the late James ducted to determine interest town, but said that Dublin Kohnen, who served on by the program. "We are Concert Chorale, and Liver- Groups belonging to and better align programs Boulevard should remain at the DSRSD, Zone 7, and already active in bringing more Art Association. LCAC have already become to those interest, Lynn con- six lanes because of the traf- Alameda County Mosquito students to events." Monica Lynn expanded involved, pledging fifty free tinued. The performances fic volume, and the need for Abatement District boards. Among the active arts on the program. "The goal tickets per performance for will include discussions and merchants to provide access Readers can see Swal- groups are Cantabella Chil- is to develop an appreciation students. The students will or handouts with the goal for trucks and cars. well's talk as part of the dren's Chorus, ChezaNami, of arts and culture. The pro- be able to select from a to develop it into a credit Councilmembers agreed Dublin council meeting on Del Valle Fine Arts, Liver- gram will be open to all ages calendar of events. "There program. it would be desirable to TV 30. For a look at the more-Amador Symphony, and social classes K-12." are different programs for Over 60 students signed calm traffic downtown and schedule, visit the TV30 Livermore Valley Opera, LCAC is working with the different age students. They up for three programs start- create a more enabling en- web page, and click on the Livermore Valley Perform- school district and East Bay sign up in advance to attend ing two weeks ago. There vironment for cyclists and Channel 28 schedule. It can ing Arts Center, Pacific Community Services on performances," Lynn added. are eight more programs pedestrians. However, they also be viewed streaming on Chamber Symphony, Valley outreach. A survey will be con- scheduled for this year. reaffirmed the reality of the a computer, but only when it current traffic situation. is being telecast on Channel Between cut-through 28. The station provided the traffic coming off Interstate technical work in beaming 580 and locally generated in Swalwell's talk. traffic, the numbers will The council also voted only get worse, according unanimously to approve the to forecasts. necessary zoning ordinance (Opinions voiced in let- bedrock mortars throughout that treasures the land as served in a park like setting. However, the projection amendments and develop- ters published in Mailbox our region. The DeAnza sacred, to be protected for None of these activities can might be altered by changes ment agreement for Dublin are those of the author and Expedition passed through many generations into the occur within an Off Road in future land policies and Crossing, a 180-acre portion do not necessarily reflect our Valley in April of 1776, future. Brushy Peak and Mt Vehicle area. rising cost of gasoline, said of Camp Parks being trans- the opinion of The Inde- followed by many other Diablo are considered to be What is your vision for Mayor Tim Sbranti. If those ferred from the Army to a pendent. Letter Policy: The historical pioneers. Many of creation peaks and part of Livermore? Please act now were to happen, future city private developer. Independent will not publish whom have left their names an enormous viewscape that to encourage your local councils could see an op- The vote was unanimous. anonymous letters, nor will in our streets, schools and should be preserved intact, legislators, LARPD, City portunity to make Dublin However, Vice-mayor Don it publish letters without cities. not destroyed by wheeled Council as well as the State Boulevard friendlier to bikes Biddle and Hart repeated names. Abusive letters may Now there is a serious vehicles, noise, dust, oil and Parks Department (Off Road and pedestrians, their objections from an be rejected or edited. Fre- turn of events on the East- gasoline leaks, not to men- Vehicle Division) to STOP The city's consultant earlier meeting that they did quent letter writers may ern side of our valley. 3400 tion the destruction of all but the expansion of Carnegie have publication of their let- acres of biologically diverse the hardiest of plant species. off road vehicle use into this conducted a survey and not agree with imposing a ters delayed. Letters should and unique landscape is Do we want to be known as beautiful area and complete measured residents' inter- Mello-Roos Act assessment be submitted by e-mail to about to become an Off a visionary community or the necklace of open space est in cycling. Less than 1 district on future residents editmail@compuserve. Road Vehicle Park. In the an off road vehicle mecca? and trails around our valley percent were found to be in the development to cover com.) preferred concept plan pre- I was raised on a ranch in perpetuity. "fast and fearless." Some 7 certain infrastructure costs. sented on November 12, that I still own in Northern percent were "enthused and Sbranti said that he nor- Stop the Expansion there will be a parking lot California. My Dad was a Life Saved confident"; 60 percent were mally would not go for it, Marilyn Russell and practice area just 7 miles conservationist before the Patricia Curcio "interested, but concerned"; either. However, the devel- Livermore from the city limits of Liver- word was invented! He Livermore and 33 percent were in a opment plan connects East I have lived in Livermore more, closer than any other would never drive on roads Last Thursday, Novem- category summed up as "no and West Dublin, and the for 46 years and watched a park with the exception of after a rain and he never ber 14, I experienced a medi- way, no how." improvements that provide beautiful transformation of Sycamore Grove. The noise, allowed any vehicle off the cal emergency while driving The council also had a the Army new buildings at our town and valley into a extra traffic on already over- established ranch roads. to a dental appointment. I visit from Congressman Camp Parks justifies his vote rich cultural and agricul- used Tesla Road, and other Those tracks destroy native had an allergic reaction to a Eric Swalwell via a live talk for the agreement. Sbranti tural community with great access routes around the vegetation and habitat and prescribed medication I had broadcast via Skype, a first said it will be the only time respect for the environ- valley, as well as visibility may never recover. This is taken just minutes before. for the council. he will vote for such an ar- ment and the improvement of denuded hillsides from proven by the wagon tracks I went into anaphylactic rangement. of the quality of life for off road use will be a reality. across many of the pioneer shock at the intersection of the residents. We have If this acreage, called trails as the immigrants S. Livermore and Fourth become a destination area Tesla Park by the friends came West in wagon trains Street. 4,086 Acres Preserved for wineries and many visi- who hope to preserve it as in the 1840s and 50s seeking I want to thank all the An editorial in The Inde- report for the city council. tors to taste our excellent a natural area, is added to new homes and gold. I was people who came to my pendent reported 959 acres In Livermore, 1,121 acres products. The Southern Carnegie Park (the State raised to cherish and protect aid. The UPS driver who purchased by funds from have been purchased, in region has been preserved Vehicle Recreation area) landscapes and to preserve dialed 911. The woman the Altamont Landfill Settle- Pleasanton 2,965 acres for in perpetuity as an agricul- there will be easy access to them for future generations. who ran across the street ment. That total reported was a grand total of 4,086 acres. tural preserve through the 5000 acres of land to attract I am very proud to be a part through traffic to assist me, part of a Livermore staff Tri-Valley Conservancy. off road enthusiasts from of the Livermore community retrieved my purse from my Our Valley is surrounded throughout the state. Is this with its far-reaching vision car and held onto it until by a necklace of beautiful the image that Livermore for improvement and protec- the ambulance arrived. The parks, from Brushy Peak to wants to promote???? What tion. I hope you will join park ranger who saw I was the Northeast to Del Valle will this do to property val- with me and Friends of Tesla having difficulty breathing in the South, with Holdener ues and the vision of the Park to stop the destruction and ran to his truck to get and Sycamore in between. Tri-Valley Conservancy for of this unique biological, an oxygen mask for me to (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) We can enjoy open vistas, thousands of acres already historical, cultural and spiri- use. The businessman in the Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell clear skies, and many quiet, protected in quiet agricul- tual area. three piece suit who hugged Editor: Janet Armantrout restorative connections with tural uses? In addition, I can envision a quiet me tightly and reassured me The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing the natural world. 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Livermore has vistas, botanists and others. life. during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. sites, incised boulders, and a Native American history All types of interests can be The Independent, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 - PAGE 5 Lab Researchers Awarded a Billion Supercomputer Core Hours As part of the Depart- co-investigators from San- pervasive in astrophysical screening combined with sensors. The team includes press a mixture of deuterium ment of Energy’s Innovative dia National Laboratories scenarios, operate to accel- in-depth ab initio dynam- co-investigators from Bosch and tritium to temperatures and Novel Computational (SNL), ORNL, Lawrence erate particles to very high ics simulations to discover and Switzerland’s École and densities high enough Impact on Theory and Ex- Berkeley National Labora- energies. This understand- and optimize new classes Polytechnique Fédérale de to produce fusion ignition. periment (INCITE) pro- tory (LBNL), ANL, Los ing will be used to identify of Li-ion solid inorganic Lausanne. The laser intensity at NIF gram, 13 Lawrence Liver- Alamos National Laboratory optimal conditions to study electrolytes to enable safe • Steven Langer (princi- is high enough that some of more National Laboratory (LANL) and Pacific North- these shock structures and high-energy batteries. The pal investigator) and Denise the laser energy backscatters (LLNL) researchers have west National Laboratory associated acceleration in a effort will advance the state Hinkel: 200 million core off the target. This project been awarded more than a (PNNL). laboratory using high-power of the art of intensive com- hours for “Simulation of will focus on simulations billion core hours on two • Nicolas Schunck: 204 lasers. The team includes putational discovery and un- Laser-Plasma Interaction in producing synthetic data that of America’s fastest super- million core hours for “Nu- co-investigators from the derstanding of new classes National Ignition Facility can be compared to experi- computers dedicated to open clear Structure and Nuclear University of California, of electrolyte materials, with Experiments” – The Nation- mental data from NIF to gain science – Mira, an IBM Blue Reactions” – Developing a Los Angeles and Portugal’s potential relevance to bat- al Ignition Facility is carry- insight into the generation of Gene/Q system located at comprehensive description Instituto Superior Técnico. tery systems, fuel cells and ing out experiments to com- backscattered light. Argonne National Labora- of all nuclei (stable and • Todd Gamblin, Kath- tory (ANL), and Titan, a unstable) and their reactions erine Yelick and Bronis Cray XK7 system located at requires investigations of de Supinkski: 75 million Oak Ridge National Labora- rare and exotic isotopes with core hours for “Performance tory (ORNL). unusual proton-to-neutron Evaluation and Analysis Open to researchers from ratios that are difficult to Consortium (PEAC) End academia, government labs produce and study experi- Station” – This project fo- and industry, the INCITE mentally because of their cuses on a series of goals program is the major means short lifetimes. This project that will provide the perfor- by which the scientific com- will result in state-of-the- mance research community Shepherd’s Gate munity gains access to some art simulations that provide with tools, run times and of the fastest supercomput- needed predictions where methodologies to enable New Outlet Thrift Store ers. The program aims to direct experiment is not scientists to exploit lead- accelerate scientific dis- possible or is subject to ership-class systems and 1635 Chestnut Street 1362 Railroad Avenue coveries and technological large uncertainties. Such how to use each system Livermore Livermore innovations by awarding, calculations are relevant to most efficiently. The team on a competitive basis, time many applications in nuclear includes co-investigators Hours: Wed-Sat 9am-5pm Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm on supercomputers to re- energy, nuclear security, and from LBNL, ANL, San Di- searchers with large-scale, nuclear astrophysics, since ego Supercomputer Center, computationally intensive rare nuclei lie at the heart of the University of California, projects that address grand nucleosynthesis and energy Berkeley, the University of challenges in science and en- generation in stars. The team Tennessee, ORNL, the Uni- gineering. This year, nearly includes co-investigators versity of Illinois at Urbana- 6 billion core hours were from Iowa State University, Champaign, the University awarded to 59 projects. LANL, ORNL, TRIUMF, of Utah, the University of The LLNL recipients: University of Tennessee- Maryland, PNNL, the Uni- • David Bader and Ste- Knoxville and ANL. versity of Southern Califor- phen Klein: 150 million core • Frederico Fiuza (prin- nia’s Information Sciences Shepherd’s Gate has helped battered and homeless women and children since 1984. hours for “High-Resolution cipal investigator), Dmitri Institute, the University of Simulation for Climate Ryutov and Bruce Cohen: Oregon, Rice University and (925) 606-1924 • www.shepgate.org Means, Variability, and Ex- 120 million core hours for the University of Wisconsin. treme” – Climate science “Particle Acceleration in • Miguel Morales: 200 predicts that the frequency Shocks: From Astrophysics million core hours for “QMC of extreme events is likely to to Laboratory in Silico” – Simulations Database for increase as greenhouse gas This project focuses on long- Predictive Modeling and concentrations increase, but standing scientific problems Theory” – The project will the picture can be confusing. closely tied to extreme plas- involve quantum Monte Climate models currently ma physics processes, such Carlo (QMC) studies in het- used in climate change stud- as identifying the dominant erogeneous catalysis of tran- ies only partially resolve acceleration mechanisms for sition metal nanoparticles, many of the meteorological cosmic rays, and determin- phase transitions, properties aspects important to the for- ing whether it is possible to of materials under pressure mation and representation of generate relativistic shocks and strongly correlated ma- these climate features. The in the laboratory and to mim- terials. These research direc- project proposes to quantify ic these extreme cosmic ac- tions share a common need the benefits of employing celerators. In particular, the for predictive simulations PUBLIC MEETING very-high-resolution global team will unveil the internal where the relevant energy models with enhanced tracer workings of cosmic accel- scales are small enough to The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District transport to investigate these erators and study how col- be beyond the reach of other issues. The team includes lisionless shocks, which are methods. The project will is conducting a comprehensive update of its produce direct answers to fundamental materials sci- Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan. ence questions and establish Organization Works with benchmark levels of accu- The public is invited to provide feedback on racy that will provide targets Veterans and Youth to for future developments current programs, parks and recreation facilities in related electronic struc- operated by LARPD, as well as share their vision ture approaches. The team Enhance Their Skills includes co-investigators for future facilities and program improvement. from ORNL, the University East Bay Community concerning the justice sys- tem ranging from intellec- of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 • 6:30 P.M. Services has established paign, Purdue University, programs aimed at provid- tual property to law and the Leo R. Croce Elementary School media and murder. Once the the University of California, ing a brighter economic Berkeley and SNL. future for veterans and stu- course is completed, each Multi-Purpose Room student is placed in a justice • Brandon Wood: 60 mil- dents. lion core hours for “Safety in Aaron Ortiz, executive related job. 5650 Scenic Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551 Ortiz noted that work Numbers: Discovery of New director, described several Solid Li-ion Electrolytes” of the programs during an sites have included the City For more information, call (925) 373-5725. of Livermore, Congress- – Researchers will use high- interview that will air on the throughput computational local cable channel 30. man Eric Swalwell's office, Highway to Work pro- Joan Buchanan's office and vides paid teen internships Supervisor Scott Haggerty's year-round for at-risk youth office. "Haggerty's staff ages 14 to 19. The youth are provides a great work ex- in the Foster Care system or perience. I really commend on probation. Ortiz states, him," Ortiz added. "There are currently over The program has won two 150 kids in the program. awards - the 2013 Achieve- Cultural Arts We pay them $10 an hour ment Award in the category for 150 hours worked each of children and youth by quarter." the National Association of Financial incentives have Counties and a merit award Calendar been built into the program in the 2013 California State to encourage students to Association of Counties establish and work towards Challenge Awards Compe- a variety of academic goals. tition. They are paid for up to 5 Veterans Internship Pro- hours a week for school gram (VIP) provides vet- work. erans with on the job skills Ortiz added that there is development. Most recently, an effort to improve their veterans worked at the Law- skills in math and reading. A rence Livermore National bonus is paid for every grade Laboratory for ten weeks they advance. Bonuses are through a partnership that also paid for earning a GED included the Lab, Las Posi- or high school diploma. tas College and East Bay "Most of these are kids who Community Services. The are doing pretty well on their college referred the veter- own. We just help them to ans; East Bay employed stay on the right track," he them; and the Lab provided added. the work site. Community Events Another program, the In the future, Ortiz said Justice Academy, is aimed at plans are to look at expand- kids with a 3.0 gpa or higher. ing programs focusing on Calendar It was developed in conjunc- STEM (science, technol- tion with Alameda County ogy, engineering and math). District Attorney Nancy East Bay will work with O'Malley. "It has been very the the Lab and the college successful," he stated. on the program. He noted It offers a six month paid that Diana Rodriguez, vice learning and working ex- president of students ser- perience for high school vices at Las Positas College, students ages 16 to 18. The is helping to create career academy meets every other pathways. week. At each session, a For more information, go different topic is presented to www.eastbaycs.org.

Visit Our Online Calendars The Independent’s Online Events Calendars provide all of the Cultural Arts and Communi - ty events for this week, this month and this year. To see what’s happening in the Tri-Valley or to submit your event, visit us online at www.independentnews.com PAGE 6 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 SolarCity Opens Regional Operations City in Livermore SolarCity® announced benefits. This is part of an tal impact by decreasing ten new operations centers expansion across California drive times and increasing in California. All are expect- that calls for a total of 10 installation efficiency,” said ed to be operational by the new centers by year's end. Tanguy Serra, SolarCity’s end of 2013, nearly doubling SolarCity now has a lo- executive vice president of its locations in the state. The cation within 30 miles of operations. “That this is hap- regional operations centers more than 90% of the state’s pening as California’s larg- will expand solar services population. The company est state incentive program to new areas, reduce in- already has more than 2,100 is winding down is a key stallation wait times, and employees in California, indicator of how far solar contribute to state and local and is currently seeking to power has come toward the economies by creating jobs fill at least 260 additional mainstream.” in a range of new locations. job openings in the Golden Visit SolarCity online at One of the new centers State. www.solarcity.com/request Lawrence Livermore scientists and collaborators set a new record in supercomputing will open in Livermore. “This expansion not only for information. Candidates in fluid dynamics by resolving unique phenomena associated with clouds of collapsing The new facility, already allows us to spread job cre- interested in available em- bubbles. The team won the Gordon Bell Prize at Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) in staffed with 17 employees, ation and economic impact ployment opportunities in Denver, Colo. Image courtesy of Petros Koumoutsakos zVg/CSE Laboratory, ETH has openings for 6 more. to more local economies, but California can apply online it also allows us to reduce at www.solarcity.com/jobs. Zurich. Notably, these jobs come with full medical and other our costs and environmen- 'Bubbles' Simulation on Sequoia wins Gordon Bell Prize A new record for a high 13 trillion cells and reaching enabled the achievement of performance computing cal- an unprecedented, for flow this simulation on Sequoia. culation set on Lawrence simulations, 14.4 Petaflop Members of the win- Livermore National Lab- sustained performance on ning team include: lead oratory's Sequoia super- Sequoia - 73 percent of the author Diego Rossinelli, computer was awarded the supercomputer's theoretical Babak Hejazialhosseini, Gordon Bell Prize for peak peak. The simulations re- Panagiotis Hadjidoukas and performance last Thursday at solved unique phenomena Petros Koumoutsakos of SC13 in Denver, Colo. associated with clouds of ETH Zurich; Costas Bekas Scientists at ETH Zurich collapsing bubbles which and Alessandro Curioni of and IBM Research, in col- have applications ranging IBM Zurich Research; and laboration with the Technical from treating kidney stones Steffen Schmidt and Niko- University of Munich and and cancer to improving the laus Adams of the Technical the LLNL set the new record efficiency of high pressure University of Munich. The prize was awarded in supercomputing in Fluid fuel injectors. for an 11 petaflops (11 qua- Dynamics using 6.4 million Lawrence Livermore drillion floating operations threads on LLNL's 96 rack computer scientists Adam per second) simulation of Sequoia IBM BlueGene/Q, Bertsch, Blue Gene Systems cloud cavitation collapse. one of the fastest supercom- lead, and Scott Futral, group The Gordon Bell Prize Photo - Doug Jorgensen puters in the world. leader for the HPC develop- is awarded annually by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Firefighters were able to control a house fire The scientists performed ment environment, were Association of Computing just off South Livermore Avenue in the evening of Nov. 19. However, because the the largest simulation ever in members of the winning Machinery (ACM) at the fluid dynamics by employing team. Livermore Computing house was so packed with clutter, fire fighters were unable to enter the house. No Supercomputing conference. one was injured in the fire. The cause remains under investigation.

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Area Youth Selected to Participate in National All-Star Bowl While attending an Offense-Defense Football Camp this Summer, Mason Bartolo, 14, of Pleasanton, was named an Offense- Defense All-American and invited to participate in the 8th-annual Offense-Defense Bowl Week festivities taking place at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL. Mason Bartolo, a running back / defensive lineman for Amador Valley, was selected for this honor from a group of young athletes numbering in the thousands across the country and played well rep- resenting Pleasanton, easily validating the Bowl Selec- tion Committee's choice in tabbing Mason for the All-Star tilt. The Offense-Defense Youth All-American Bowl is part of a week-long series of events including the tele- vised, 8th-annual Offense- Mason Bartolo Defense All-American Photo - Doug Jorgensen Bowl, an All-Star football De La Salle High School defeated visiting Granada High, 46-0, in the North Coast game showcasing 88 of the Cam Newton, Carlos Dun- sional stars. Section Division I football playoff quarterfinals on Friday. The top-seeded Spartans top high school seniors in lap, and Dez Bryant among For more information (11-0), who had a bye in the first round, opened up a 46-0 halftime lead over No. the country. It has featured others before they were visit http://www.o-d.com. 8 Granada (7-5). The Matadors were in the playoffs for the first time since 2010, current NFL pros such as collegiate and later profes- defeating Amador Valley, 24 to 20 in the first round.

Track and Field a $40 refundable deposit by credit Athenian Athletics Track Club card or cash – a total of $60. The $40 invites athletes ages 7-18 to participate deposit is refundable if equipment is in fall and winter practice sessions to returned in good condition. Kits are prepare for the 2013-2014 Track and rented on a first-come, first-served Field season as well as training for basis; reservations are not available the upcoming Winter season series of in advance. Rental of a bocce ball kit competitions at Cal Berkley and Los does not guarantee a bocce ball court Gatos High School. will be available. Practices will be held on a vol- The Robert Livermore Commu- untary/drop-in basis Monday through nity Center is located at 4444 East Ave., Friday. Club participants will have Livermore. Bothwell Park is located the option of competing for either (or at 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. For both) AAU and USATF Track and Field more information, call 925-373-5700. events. For practice time and location, please visit facebook page, and group under Athenian Athletics.Any ques- Play Lacrosse in tions please feel free to contact Coach Livermore Rik Richardson at 925-518-9356 or Learn to play the fastest game on e-mail [email protected]. two feet. Registration for the Liver- more Phantom Lacrosse Spring 2014 season is still open but spots on teams Livermore National LL are filling fast. Boy’s rules teams are West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy Level 4 Livermore National Little League forming for players born between Compulsory gymnasts (pictured) from Pleasanton will have a final walk in registration on September 1, 1998 and August 31, December 11th at Mt. Mikes Pizza 1304 2006. Boy’s rules team are open to competed at the Norcal Level 4 State Championships, First St., Livermore, from 6:30pm- both boys and girls. The season runs November 15-17, 2013, in San Mateo, California. Level 8:30pm. Registration is open to players early-January through May. For more ages 4-18. Please bring a copy of birth information and to register on-line go 4 individual results: Child G - McKenzie Meyn placed certificate and proof of residency at the to www.phantomlacrosse.org. tied for 3rd on vault with a 9.125 and placed 6th on time you register. LNLL boundary is Portola, N. Livermore Ave, Springtown floor with a 9.2. Junior D- Ameila Liao placed 4th on and Altamont Creek area. Visit our Fastpitch Tryouts floor with a 9.250. website more further details. www. The Mavericks’ Fastpitch 12U eteamz.com/LNLL team will be holding tryouts December 8, 2013 from 10 to noon. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. PGSL - 2014 The league is looking for players born in 2001 or 2002. Please check the competitions will be sanctioned, Little League for Spring 2014 Registration website at www.mavericksfastpitch. requiring all participants to be reg- 2014 Registration is now open for com for more information about the istered with USWP. All experience is open. Register now online at all divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom Mavericks and send an e-mail to www.granadalittleleague.com Samantha Anderson (13) of Livermore aced hole #6 at Girls Softball League. All girls living levels are welcome, however athletes [email protected] for must be able to swim two laps (50 or attend the walk-in registration the Pleasanton Golf Course on Nov. 17. This is her first in Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol are more information regarding the tryout. on December 3rd at Mountain eligible to play. Visit the PGSL website yards) without stopping. Register for hole-in-one. Pictured is Samantha with LPGA-USGA for registration information (www. the LAZERS team. To register, call Mike's Pizza in Livermore from pleasantonsoftball.org). Register by LARPD at 925-373-5700, or visit 6:30-8:30. Fees will increase on Girls Golf Director Dana Dormann. Girls Softball www.larpd.dst.ca.us. For more infor- December 1, 2013 to avoid a late fee. LGSA Registration: Livermore December 4th. For more information, contact PGSL Girls Softball Association welcomes mation about the LARPD LAZERS, Registrar-Kris Jernstedt. Evaluations all Livermore girls aged 5-18, no ex- visit lazerswaterpolo.weebly.com or for grades 3-8 are scheduled for Decem- e-mail [email protected]. and female finishers, and medals will opens at 7:30 a.m., at Bishop Ranch II, perience necessary. Online registration Bah Humbug Run be awarded three deep in designated 2694 Bishop Drive (corner of Camino ber 7-8, 2013. Times and location TBD. All practices are held at the Robert The San Ramon Parks & Com- is open now at LivermoreGirlsSoftball. age groups for both male and female Ramon & Bollinger Canyon Rd.), in org, or register in person on December Livermore Community Center. The 14 munity Services calls for everyone to & Under Level I Co-Ed team practices come out and start the Holiday Season participants (check application or Web San Ramon (East side of freeway 680). 17 from 6-9pm at Joe Michell School. site for age-groups). Costume awards Both, the run and walk will begin at Bocce Kits for Rent Visit the website or email registra- begin on Mon., Dec 2 at 4pm, and the with a healthy fun run or walk with its The Livermore Area Recreation [email protected] for Level II team begins on Tues., Dec 3 annual San Ramon Bah Humbug 5K will go be given for the “Most Grinch- 9:00 a.m. and Park District is making bocce ball more information. at 4pm. 15+ Girls and 15+ Boys teams Run & Walk, on Saturday, December 7. Like,” “Holiday Spirit,” and “Group For more Bah Humbug 5K Run & kits available for rent to the public. begin practicing on Tues., Dec 3. 15+ This very flat and fast 5K (3.1 miles) Theme.” All participants who wear Walk information, contact the San Ra- Bocce ball kits can be checked out boys will practice at 5:30pm, 15+ girls certified course will follow through the their holiday garb will receive a special mon Parks & Community Services at for a week at a time from the Robert Winter Water Polo will practice at 7pm. There will be no weekend-quiet and monitored streets “Bah Humbug” Tree Ornament. 925-973-3200. On Your Mark Events Livermore Community Center. The LARPD sponsors a USA Water practices 12/23-1/3 or 1/20. of Bishop Ranch Business Park. 5K Entry fees: Single: $40.00. will provide Timing and results of this kits are available at the front counter Polo team (USWP), the LAZERS, Bah Humbug proceeds will go Participants will receive the famous event. To pre-register for this event, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday which encourages high standards of directly back into the San Ramon Parks Bah Humbug long-sleeved T-shirt, and entrants can either download this ap- through Friday. play and good sportsmanship. As a plenty of before and after-race goodies plication and send in with money or Rental for one week is $20, plus Granada Little League & Community Services programs. USWP club team, all practices and Registration for Granada Trophies will go to the top male and beverages. online, at Active.com Check-in and race day registration

Early Opening for Traditional Christmas Display The biggest and best holi- Members of the commu- tional.org/ proximately 30 volunteers weather, although every ments; and the fantastic crew day display in Livermore is nity are welcome to join In 2012, the theme was work hard throughout the effort is made to leave the who makes it all happen. set to open on Saturday, No- the procession which will “Elfland.” Over 40,000 year to put on the display. lights glowing. There is no Check out the webcam vember 30 at 6:30 pm, a week feature the St. Michael’s guests entered under huge They are from many faiths, admission charge. All the at www.casadelpomba.com/ earlier than usual. There was choir leading Deacon Dave stars arching over the drive- and welcome guests of all donations collected in the webcam.htm and see the a short span between normal and Santa and Mrs. Claus way. Elves were shown faiths. coin toss, ponds, and at the happy smiles on visitors. opening day and Christmas to the home. There is a doing what they do in their Santa loves to visit, and door are for Santa’s Secret this year, so the crew has blessing of the lights, the daily lives! A barber shop, makes times in his busy Service. This program has stepped up efforts to open theme is announced, and their dormitory rooms, schedule to stop by often provided a visiting Santa, Reed early so more visitors have the lights are turned on. At and even a movie theater during the season. Check the carolers, and gifts to area a chance to walk through. A that time, guests are invited showing Christmas classics website for Santa’s sched- nursing homes, shelters, and Plumbing holiday tradition now in its to walk through the yard. were some of the scenes. uled visits. This year, a hospitals for over 50 years. Livermore, CA 31st year, this year’s display Members of the non-profit Throughout the yard there photo backdrop has been Visit www.casadelpomba. is sure to put everyone in the groups Good News Bears were over 325,000 lights added to allow for photos. com for more information (925) 371-5671 holiday spirit. The front yard and PEO will help Deacon glowing and lighting up the Deacon Dave opens his on the display, Santa’s Secret [email protected] of Deacon Dave Rezendes’ celebrate his special night night sky. yard through January 1st. Service, and Deacon Dave’s home at 352 Hillcrest Ave in by serving refreshments. More and more LED The hours are 6 pm to 9:00 family history. A big thank Livermore, Casa del Pomba, Visitors wishing to support lights are added each year. pm Sunday through Thurs- you to Unforgettable Memo- is visited by over 40,000 the group are invited to This year, each light is not day, and from 6 pm until ries for the opening night guests each year. bring a new stuffed animal only a prayer for peace, but 10:00 pm Friday and Sat- sound system; Good News License #601931 The theme each year or cash donation to help for those suffering from ill- urday. The gates may be Bears for serving refresh- changes, and is always kept them meet the ever-increas- ness, especially cancer. Ap- closed during inclement a secret until opening night ing need for “stuffed love” ceremonies. On November at shelters, hospitals, and 30, the home and yard will emergency services. Find Fair Trade be dark as a candlelight out more about their work procession makes its way at www.goodnewsbears.org Holiday Boutique down the blocked off street. and http://www.peointerna- Fri & Sat, Nov. 29 & 30, 9am-5pm 1656 Calcite Ct, Livermore | 925-518-3465 A void the Thanksgiving ValleyCare Thrift Shop weekend shopping craziness! Buy fashion-forward jewelry, bags, apparel END OF THE MONTH SALE & holiday decor, all handmade by fair trade artisans from around the world. This Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, a leisurely EVERYTHING IN THE STORE holiday shopping pace, & the joy of 1/2 OFF! buying “gifts that give back.” See web site to preview our products: 1911 Second Street, Livermore www.FairTradeDesigns.com PAGE 8 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Open Heart Kitchen Seeks Donations of Frozen Turkeys for Upcoming Holiday Season

Open Heart Kitchen meal fixings are also very tions. Frozen turkey dona- as an interfaith effort, and (OHK), the only hot meal much appreciated during tions can be delivered to the serves more than 260,000 program in the Tri-Valley this time, such as stuffing dining room of Ridgeview meals annually. There is no area, is appealing to Tri-Val- mix, canned pumpkin and Commons Senior Center, qualifying process to receive ley residents and businesses cranberry sauce, etc.,” adds located at 5200 Case Av- meals. Meals can be eaten to make donations of frozen McKeever. enue, Pleasanton, Monday at OHK’s multiple serving turkeys in preparation for the More than 1,500 turkeys through Friday from10:30 sites, or taken to go. OHK upcoming holiday season. are needed to meet the need a.m. to 6:00 p.m. works in cooperation with “The optimal size is a of the region’s hungry each For more information the Alameda County Com- 10-14 pound turkey that can holiday season. Last No- about food donations to munity Food Bank, more feed a family with some left- vember, Open Heart Kitchen Open Heart Kitchen, please than a dozen local food pan- overs,” according to OHK and other local food pantries contact the Operations Di- tries, and various Tri-Valley Executive Director Linda received a new refrigeration/ rector at (925) 580-6793. non-profits with missions McKeever. “The associ- frozen food storage unit in Open Heart Kitchen feeds to promote nutrition and ated non-perishable holiday which to store such dona- New Gifts and Toys Needed the hungry every weekday hunger relief.

For Tri-Valley Families Wheels Sponsoring Annual Stuff a Bus Food Drive Tri-Valley Haven’s Holiday Program helps survivors of Wheels annual Stuff-a- bors in need during this holi- automatically receive a free and the Livermore Amador domestic and sexual violence, low income and homeless Bus holiday food drive is day season. I encourage the ride. Food donation bins Valley Transit Authority Ad- families celebrate the holidays by providing them with gifts coming to a bus near you. public to join us and “stuff will be placed onboard all ministrative Office located and food. The Haven’s Holiday Program fosters indepen- Help brighten the holidays a bus” with any amount of Wheels buses. at 1362 Rutan Ct, Suite 100, dence and empowerment. Families pick out their own gifts for those in need. From non-perishable food items. Every year, especially Livermore. Donations made and create their own holiday traditions. December 9 through 16, In return, Wheels will pro- during the holidays, local to the Administrative Office The Haven relies heavily on the support of the local com- Wheels is offering free vide free bus service for food banks are in need of will be given a free ride pass. munity to make this event successful. Needed are donations rides for a donation of any your generous donation,” essential supplies. Please check for expired of cash, gift cards, new toys, and gifts for teens, women, amount of non-perishable said Chair of the Livermore The wish list for dona- food items prior to donating. children, men and seniors. food items onboard any Amador Valley Transit Au- tions are; canned fruits, For more information New, non-violent gifts and toys may be dropped off at Wheels bus. All proceeds thority Board, Jerry Thorne. meats and vegetables, pea- on this event or for assis- Tri-Valley Haven’s Holiday Site: Asbury Methodist Church, benefit the local Tri-Valley During this one week holi- nut butter, cereal, jelly and tance planning your trip, call 4743 East Avenue in Livermore on Tuesday, December Food Pantry and Open Heart day food drive, passengers coffee. Wheels Customer Service at 3rd, Wednesday, December 4th, Thursday, December 5th, Kitchen. simply board any Wheels Non-perishable food do- (925) 455-7500. Visit us on- Monday, December 9th, Tuesday, December 10th, and “Let’s gather together to bus, place the donation into nations will be accepted line at www.wheelsbus.com. Wednesday, December 11th from 10 am – 4 pm. Gifts may help our Tri-Valley neigh- the food donation bin and onboard all Wheels buses also be dropped off at both ValleyEye Care locations: 28 Fenton Street in Livermore and 5575 W Las Positas Blvd #240 in Pleasanton through Friday, December 6th. For information, please call Christine at Tri-Valley Haven at (925) 667-2707.

Every year around Veterans Day, the Labs' veterans group (Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Armed Forces Veterans Association or “LLLAFVA” for short) and the Alameda County Firefighters Association sponsor a fund-raising motor cycle ride from the main site to S300. The firefighters always give their proceeds to the Alameda County Food Bank and the veterans choose a vet related charity each year. This year, the veterans choose Operation SAM to donate their portion of the funds to. Also, various programs on site conduct collections for deployed troops and Photos - Doug Jorgensen Holiday shopping kicked off in downtown Livermore and Pleasanton with Earlier Than the Bird last Saturday. In local needy families around the holidays. Operation Livermore, there was music, as shoppers went from store to store. Livermore Mayor John Marchand commented, SAM is a Livermore based non-profit group. The "Over 400 people were in the downtown in their pajamas. They were carrying shopping bags and buying things. collection process for the NMTP wide drive was Everyone was having a lot of fun." He reminded residents, "Don't forget small business Saturday this weekend. started and has been coordinated by Malia Alcuran, Keep tax dollars here." Pictured in Livermore (at left) are Mary Dyer and Ellen Lockhart with Avery, age 3. In the with the assistance of several dedicated helpers thru photo at right, Pleasanton shoppers Karen Garibaldi and Lacy Garibaldi with Sophia. strolled down Main Street out the various organizations within NMTP. Pictured in search of bargains. are Mike Silva (LLLAFVA), Malia Alcuran (NMTP), Penny Redmon (OperationSAM), and Roy Warner (LLLAFVA) presenting Penny with the cashier’s check for $835. In the background are some of the numerous Businesses Gear Up for care packages that were boxed up for the Christmas shipment to the troops in Afghanistan. The funds will Small Business Saturday help pay the postage for these boxes. Mexican Food ½ PRICE The City of Pleasanton, to visit inPleasanton.com to Get a Entrée along with the Pleasanton discover all of Pleasanton's Now Open For Breakfast for ½ OFF Downtown Association, Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 6am-6pm with purchase retail shop locations and of any entrée Visit Tri-Valley, Pleasanton shopsmall.com to find local 2852 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore Entrée must be equal or lesser value. Not valid Chamber of Commerce and merchants that have joined with any other offer. (925) 294-9005 Expires January 6, 2014. Giving Tree Located at Hacienda Business Park, are the Small Business Saturday working together to encour- campaign. age the community to not Pleasanton Police Dept. only shop in Pleasanton on With the Christmas season almost upon us once again the November 30th, Small Busi- Pleasanton Police Officers’ Charitable Foundation (PPOCF) ness Saturday, but consider would like to give back to the community with its annual shopping "small" to support Giving Tree Program. The PPOCF will be collecting gifts our local businesses this for specific local families and senior citizens who are in holiday season. need of special care this holiday season. Small Business Saturday The Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley and the is a day dedicated to support- Pleasanton Unified School District have identified local ing small businesses that cre- families and adults they recognize as being in need of a little ate jobs, boost the economy extra cheer this season. Community members, businesses, and preserve neighborhoods and communities of faith are being asked to participate. around the country during Those interested in helping to spread some Christmas one of the busiest shopping joy this season stop by the Pleasanton Police Department times of the year. beginning Nov. 29, and pick up a gift tag off the Giving Shoppers are encouraged Tree. Each tag indicates a specific item family and senior have requested. Due to a great demand, PPOCF will be unable to assist additional families or individuals. It will not be accepting addtional requests for gifts, nor can it accept walk-ins at the police station. For more information, please contact Dispatcher Betsy Jones by email at [email protected] or at (925) 931-5100. The Pleasanton Holiday in the Vineyards Community Concert Band December 7th & 8th Livermore Cinemas Presents 12 noon to 5 p.m. frozen (pg) dlp 11:40 1:00 2:10 3:45 A Winter Concert Arts, Crafts and Specialty Food Vendors 4:45 6:45 7:20 9:25 9:45 December 1, 2013 • 2:00 PM Complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cookies frozen (pg) DLP-3d 12:00 2:40 5:20 8:00 homefront (r) dlp 1:30 4:25 7:05 9:45 Firehouse Arts Center Port Special! 3 bottles for the price of 2! hunger games: catching fire (pg13) dlp-cc 11:45 12:45 3:00 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA 4:00 6:15 7:15 9:30 hunger games: catching fire (pg13) dlp-dbox 1:45 5:00 8:15 Cantabella Children’s Choir hunger games: catching fire (pg13) dlp 2:15 5:30 8:45 “International Holiday” Join in the caroling! delivery man (pg13) dlp 1:10 4:05 6:50 9:35 Holiday Classics from around the world Saturday, December 7th thor: the dark world (pg13) dlp 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 Concert is free, though donations are welcome. Las Vegas (pg13) dlp 1:20 4:10 7:15 9:55 1356 S. Livermore Avenue For more information: Call (925) 846-5897 ender’s game (pg13) DLP 9:20 Hours: Tue-Fri 12-2pm, Sat-Sun 12-4:30pm, Mon-Closed or visit website: www.pleasantonband.org free birds (pg) dlp 12:10 2:30 4:45 7:05 (925) 447-8941 captain phillips (PG13) dlp 12:35 3:40 6:45 9:40

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Toys and Coats Rick Turley, president of Valley View Trail, the high- Toy Store in downtown Awards, an awards program Band Review on TV Collection Coldwell Banker Residen- est trail in the park. This hike Livermore on December 7 that recognizes up to 10 Every year since 1974, on Coldwell Banker Resi- tial Brokerage. “We look will go rain or shine, but if from 12pm-4pm to sign her Jewish teens with $36,000 the 4th Saturday in October, dential Brokerage has forward to these campaigns it is or has been raining, be new book, "Angel and Evie each for exceptional leader- the top high school bands launched its annual Toys each winter because it’s a prepared for mud. Catching a Unicorn." She ship and visionary actions in Northern California and for Tots program in partner- gift for us to be able to make There is a $5 per vehicle will also be demonstrating that are helping to repair the Nevada have gathered in ship with the United States the holidays a little brighter parking fee at either entrance how she draws her “Doodle world. Up to five teens from Pleasanton for the Foothill Marine Corps Reserve, and for thousands of families. to Sycamore Grove Park. A Ponies." California and five from Band Review. On October its One Warm Coat clothing We encourage the public $2 donation is requested to The program will be re- other communities across 26, 2013, for the 39th time, drive. Both holiday cam- to join us by donating new, help support the programs peated on December 14 from the country will be acknowl- the city of Pleasanton and paigns run from now until unwrapped toys and warm unless other fees are speci- 2pm-4pm at Cooleykatz edged for their socially- Foothill High School hosted December 13. clothing that will undoubt- fied. Participants may call Toys. minded volunteer service. the biggest and most com- A total of 45 Coldwell edly bring smiles to so many 925-960-2400 for more in- Liz is a Livermore resi- Visit www.dillerteenawards. petitive band review in this Banker Residential Bro- faces.” formation. dent and has been training org to begin the nomination area of the country with over kerage offices in Northern Individuals interested in dressage horses for the last process. Deadline for nomi- 50 high schools participat- California will serve as donating a new, unwrapped Yoga for Cyclists 20 years. Angel and Evie nations is January 5, 2014. ing. It is currently airing on official collection centers toy to the Toys for Tots pro- Yoga for Cyclists work- Catching a Unicorn is her Bay Area Philanthropist TV28 Mondays at 4 p.m. and for new, unwrapped toys gram may do so at Coldwell shop will be offered Sun., first book. It tells the tale Helen Diller began a major Thursdays at 6 p.m. for needy children in our Banker Residential Broker- Dec. 1 from noon to 2:30 of a little girl who dreams commitment in 2007 to sup- The 2013 Foothill Band communities. Members of age offices in Berkeley, p.m. of catching a unicorn and, port California Jewish teens Review may be viewed on the United States Marine Castro Valley, Danville, Fre- Whether a recreational in a charming twist of fate, who exemplify the spirit of Comcast TV channel 28 and Corps Reserve will pick up mont, Oakland-Piedmont, or competitive cyclist, one a unicorn who dreams of tikkun olam—a central Jew- AT&T U-verse via channel the toys from each collection Pleasanton, and Walnut thing is certain: some muscle enchanting a little girl. ish precept meaning to repair 99 as well as streaming live center and deliver them to Creek. groups can be overused On Dec. 15, Liz will be the world. on the Tri-Valley TV website charitable organizations and Individuals interested in some areas of the body, at Greenville Equestrian Teens may be nominated at www.trivalleytv.org. social welfare agencies in in donating warm clothing and not utilize others. Join Center, 4180 Greenville Rd, by any community member the area just in time for the and items to One Warm Caryne Mount - RYT an avid Livermore. Join Saddle2ride who knows the value of Design Dublin Park holidays. Coat may do so at Coldwell cyclist, to discover how to and Elizabeth Hendrix for their project — except a Design is currently un- Additionally, the public Banker Residential Broker- incorporate yoga as a benefi- an open house and book family member— or may derway for a 4.4-acre neigh- is encouraged to donate new age offices in Berkeley, cial tool as part of cycling. In signing. self-nominate. borhood park located in the and gently used winter items Castro Valley, Pleasanton this workshop at Dragonfly Come and meet the po- Each candidate must be Jordan Ranch Development, for the homeless and needy and Walnut Creek. Yoga and Wellness, Caryne nies and learn to draw, and a U.S. resident aged 13-19 coming to Dublin in early in their local communities as The Coldwell Banker will share yoga postures and meet the author of Angel years old at the time of 2015. Residents are encour- part of the annual One Warm Residential Brokerage other information. and Evie: Catching a uni- nomination, and must self- aged to complete a survey to Coat drive. A total of 32 Pleasanton is located at Caryne Mount, RYT corn. Saddle2ride is a horse identify as Jewish. provide input on the design Coldwell Banker Residen- 5980 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 200, moved to competitive back riding school offering Community service proj- and desired amenities for tial Brokerage offices will 122, Pleasanton; 847-2200. cycling after competively beginner to advanced rid- ects may benefit the general the park. act as donation collection running for over ten years. ing lessons. Liz Hendrix, or Jewish community, local- The park site is located centers for coats, sweaters, Holiday Hike She bike raced both road and long time dressage trainer ly, nationally or world-wide. in Neighborhood 1 of the jackets, sweatshirts, hats, A Holiday Hill Hike will track competitively, nation- and rider, will have for sale Teens compensated for Jordan Ranch Development, mittens, towels and blan- be led by Livermore Area ally and locally. her newly released book their services are not eli- and is bounded by Jordan kets. Donations will be Recreation and Park District Fee is $30. For informa- Angel and Evie: Catching a gible. Ranch Drive on the north, sent to local organizations ranger staff on Sat., Nov. 30. tion go to www.dragonfly- Unicorn. Liz will be happy To nominate a teen, com- east, and west, and by the benefiting those in need. Meet Ranger Glen Florey at yogaandwellness.com; 171 to personalize and sign all plete the simple online form open space pedestrian path “Our annual Toys for 10 a.m. at Sycamore Grove South J Street, Livermore. books. at www.dillerteenawards. on the south. Tots and One Warm Coat Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. org. For more information Fill out the survey that email dillerteenawards@ collections gives our agents, Feeling guilty from the Book Signings and Teen Awards Available can be found at www.dublin. staff and members of the over-indulgence of Thanks- The Helen Diller Family sfjcf.org or call (415) 512- ca.gov/ giving? Overwhelmed by Doodle Ponies Foundation is now accepting 6432. community an opportunity Book signing, Liz Hen- to come together to help the crowds of Black Friday? nominations for the 2014 Join this hike to the top of drix, author and illustrator, Diller Teen Tikkun Olam those most in need,” said will be at the Woopsiedaisy

Norman Francis Boyd # 38 he frequently served on He leaves behind his his grandparents and at ten Anyone who knew Rudy burial to follow will be held Norman Francis Boyd, the Plumbers Picnic Com- wife, Annette, who has been years old he moved with described him as an incred- at St. Augustine Church 3rd generation native San mittee at Konocti Harbor in with him for 39 years. He his Mom and Dad to Per- ibly kind man who would on Saturday November 30, Franciscan, died peacefully Clearlake CA. also leaves behind his three ryopolis, Pennsylvania. make time for anyone. He 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with a November 11, 2013. Norman is preceded in sons: Mario, Mike, and His early years were filled enjoyed just taking the time reception to follow. Born Oct. 7, 1933 in death by his parents Kenneth Raul Jr. Martinez. He has with big family dinners on to sit and visit and would In lieu of flowers dona- S.F., CA. he resided there and Geraldine Boyd, step- nine grandchildren: Ma- Sundays, swimming in the entertain his family and tions can be made in Rudy’s until moving to Novato, CA mother Constance Tourney rio Jr., Angel, Dominque, Monongahela River and friends for hours with his name to the Toys for Tots, where he lived half the year Boyd, sister, Lisbeth and Armondo, Theresa, Isaiah, trapping in the woods. He talent for telling a story. the John Paul II building along niece Judith. He is survived Mikey, Lavina, and Mauri- graduated from South Union Rudy loved to read, watch fund at CCOP, Salvation by his uncle George (Tom) with cio Martinez who will miss High School in Uniontown, movies and cook. Whenever Army or a charity of your and Theresa O’Connell, HI. un- him greatly. He had eleven Pennsylvania in 1962. possible he loved to travel. choice. til 2007, aunt Adrienne Antonini, brothers and sisters: Alice, After high school Rudy Rudy especially enjoyed when he sisters Roberta R. Boyd Ronnie, Albert, Julie, Gary, enlisted in the Marine Corps visiting Hawaii and had an moved and Lauren McLachlan impressive Hawaiian shirt Karol Holm and Mercy Martinez, and and just a week after gradua- Karol Holm, age 79 of to Liver- (Kevin); nieces Karen Wo- collection. With his five Javier, Jesse, Johnny, and tion he left for basic training Livermore, passed away on more nacott (Scott), Maribeth grandchildren close by he Ruby Plazola. He also raised at Parris Island. During his Thurs- CA. at Cook (Joel), Heather Cass spent many hours on the his son’s friends, Harry Saez time in the Marines Rudy day, which (Brian), Cheyenne Bry- soccer field, in the stands at and Raymond Zapata. qualified as an expert marks- No- time he was lovingly cared ant (Jeremy); nephews Ed- football games and at music ward Johnston II, Kenneth Raul loved spending time man and also trained as vem- for by his niece Heather, and ballet recitals and was Johnston (Maria), David with his family and friends. an under water demolition ber 14, nephew in law (Brian), his grandchildren’s biggest grandnephew Blake and McHenry (Kristin); cousin He enjoyed life, listening expert. Throughout his life, 2013. fan. favorite dog (Patch) Cass. Tino O’Connell; grand- to music, playing musical Rudy remained proud of his She When you sat with Rudy Norman immersed himself nephews Joey Cook, Kevin instruments, working on military service and always was to talk for a while he would in local culture of HI. He Cook, Marcus Rosenbaum, cars, and building and fix- lived by the Marine Corps born to tell you he had a wonder- took great pride in par- Aedan Bryant; grandniece ing things. He was creative, motto “Semper Fi”. the late ful childhood. That he was ticipating in the building and Krystal Haselbach (Karl); crafty, and cool. He raised In 1966 Rudy married Ken- blessed with a wonderful launching a Wa’akaulua and grandnephew Blake Cass, his siblings and many of his Joyce Komlo. After a honey- neth wife and daughters and that the Heiau. Norman studied and great grand nephew sons’ friends. He was good moon in Miami, Florida they and his grandchildren were his for his Mariner’s pilot’s lic. Kaelen Haselbach. hearted, kind and strong. started their lives together in Anona A private service is pride and joy. He would say He was an avid deep sea He was the leader of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As Dukelow in 1934. She grad- planned with internment it was a wonderful life. fisherman and appeared in family and highly respected their family began to grow uated from Saint Rose Acad- the Hawaiian Times for his at The National Memo- Rudy is survived by his by everyone who knew him. Rudy started a career in auto emy and went on to earn a record catches including a rial Cemetery of the Pacific. wife Joyce of Pleasanton, He is loved dearly and will marketing and finance that degree in chemistry. prized 587 pound Marlon. Formal service held at St. California; his children De- be missed tremendously by would last 40 years. Job op- She was an accomplished Norman also fished the Far- Ignatius Chapel, 2001 37th nean Hanson (Wesley) of all who knew him. portunities would take them needlepoint artist, a loving ralones and S. F. Bay area. Avenue, San Francisco, CA Livermore, California, and The funeral services to across the country to Dela- wife and mother and a loyal Norman loved the Gi- 94116 with reception to Paige D’Angelo of Sacra- celebrate Raul’s life was ware, Idaho and California. and generous friend known ants and NASCAR (#24 follow at the Irish Cultural mento, California; his grand- held at St. Michael’s Church Together they raised two for her intelligence, her J.G.) but his favorite team Center, 2700 45th Ave, San children Wesley, Claire, Ra- on November 27, 2013, fol- daughters. Rudy and Joyce quick wit and her sense of was the 49ers so it is fitting Francisco, CA 94116. A chel, Luke and Julia Hanson; small celebration of life will lowed by a mass. were happily married and humor. She will be missed he finishes out his last year and his many cousins, nieces be held for local friends Dec. the envy of all who knew by many. with them in Candlestick. and nephews. Norm loved food and was a 3rd at 9:30, at Callaghan Rudy D’Angelo them for 47 years. Karol is survived by her Rudy was preceded in great cook. Mortuary, 3833 East Avenue Sept. 6, 1941 – Nov. 21, 2013 Rudy was an active mem- son John Holm, her daugh- death by his parents Jerry Upon graduation from St. in Livermore . Rudy D’Angelo, 72, ber and past president of the ter- in- law Julie Holm and and Marie D’Angelo and Ignatius College Preparatory Donations may be made passed away on November Italian Catholic Federation her granddaughter Allison his sister Phyllis D’Angelo. in 1953, Norman served in to St. Ignatius College Prep, 21, 2013 at Stanford Hospi- branch 285. He also be- Holm. Karol will be reunited Family and friends are the Korean War and received In loving memory of Nor- tal in Palo Alto, California. longed to Saint Augustine’s with her husband Bob Holm, invited to attend a memorial his diploma with his life man Boyd Class of ’53. Rudy was born on Sep- Church where throughout who passed away in 2000. vigil on Friday November time best friends Charles tember 6, 1941 in Pennsyl- the past 40 years he has Funeral services will be 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Cid (Betty) and Father Capi- Raul Mario Martinez vania to Jerry and Marie given his time and talent to held on Tuesday, December Augustine’s Church, 3999 talo. Norman worked for April 13, 1960 – Nov. 21, 2013 D’Angelo. He grew up in the church choir, the parish 3, 12 p.m. at Callaghan’s Resident of Livermore Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. the City and County of San California, Pennsylvania council and the Knights of Mortuary, 3833 East Avenue Francisco in the Water De- Raul Mario Martinez was A funeral mass with the in a home upstairs from Columbus. Livermore CA 94550. partment for over 35 years. born April 13, 1960 in Los Prior to completion of his Angeles, CA to Mario and Journeyman Plumbers Ap- Ida Martinez. He entered prenticeship he worked at into heaven on November Southern Pacific Railway. 21, 2013 at home in Liver- An active member of Local more, CA.

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Park It: By Ned MacKay Park Renamed in Honor of Sylvia McLaughlin It’s now officially trails, spectacular views, prizes. There will be raffles ist Sharol Nelson-Embry. about nature’s interrelation- McLaughlin Eastshore and areas set aside for Nearby Coyote Hills at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Gift Fun activities will help to ships, and coordinate the State Park. wildlife habitat. Regional Park plans a items will be available for sharpen your observational removal of some invasive An entrance sign was couple of interesting pro- sale. skills. No drawing experi- plants. The program is free, unveiled in a ceremony on grams this weekend. Coyote Hills is located ence required. designed for ages eight and Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Programs highlight- From 10 a.m. to noon at 8000 Patterson Ranch Both programs are free. older. Berkeley Meadow area ing the return of monarch and again from 1:30 to 4 Road off Paseo Padre Park- Crab Cove Visitor Center Meet at Tilden’s En- on University Avenue and butterflies to Ardenwood p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, way in Fremont. There’s is located at 1252 McKay vironmental Education Frontage Road, honoring Historic Farm in Fremont naturalist Dino Labiste will a parking fee of $5 per Ave., off Central Avenue Center. Because of ongoing longtime environmental continue with slide shows lead a half-mile walk from vehicle; the open house is in Alameda. Admission is construction, you get there activist Sylvia McLaughlin. and walks from 1 to 2:30 the park’s visitor center to free of charge. For infor- free. For information, call by parking at the end of Sylvia McLaughlin p.m. on Friday and Satur- a reconstructed 2,000-year- mation, call 888-327-2757, 510-544-3187. Lone Oak Road off South co-founded Save the San day, Nov. 29 and 30. old Ohlone village site. ext. 3220. Park Drive, and follow- Francisco Bay Associa- The butterflies rest in The site has a shade struc- If you’d like to burn ing the directional signs tion in 1961 after she and Ardenwood’s eucalyptus ture, pit house and sweat It’s crab season at Crab off some of the calories on foot to the center. For other community activists groves annually from ap- house. Along the way the Cove Visitor Center in accumulated during the information, call 510-544- became alarmed by indis- proximately November group will see plants that Alameda – but just to meet, Thanksgiving Day feast, 2233. criminate filling of the bay, through January, as part provided food, medicine not to eat. The center will join naturalist Sara Fetterly destroying wildlife habitat of their multigenerational and tools for the Indians. be open from 10 a.m. to 4 for a 2 ½-mile walk from Bird watchers will and eliminating public migratory life cycle. The Dino’s program repeats on p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 for 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, enjoy a walk in search of access. phenomenon can be spec- Dec. 29. post-Thanksgiving activi- Nov. 29 at Redwood Re- waterfowl from 9 to 10:30 Subsequently she co- tacular, as the butterflies Then on Sunday Dec. ties. It’s an opportunity to gional Park in Oakland. a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at founded Citizens for Easts- cling to the trees like living 1, Coyote Hills will hold watch live fish and crabs It’s short, but a bit Waterbird Regional Pre- hore State Park along with shingles, occasionally open house from 11 a.m. up close in the center strenuous. Meet Sara at serve near Martinez, led by Dwight Steele and other taking flight in clouds of to 3 p.m. at the visitor aquarium, meet and greet Redwood’s Skyline Gate naturalist Eddie Willis. community volunteers. orange and black. center, hosted by natural- the center’s resident gopher staging area on Skyline It’s free of charge, but During the past forty years, Ardenwood is located at ist Bev Ortiz and friends. snake and turtle. There will Boulevard. Rain cancels. registration is required. To she has been active in many 34600 Ardenwood Boule- Visitors will be able to be programs throughout the For information, call 510- register, call 888-327-2757. other grassroots efforts to vard, just north of High- make nature-themed gift day showcasing the wild- 544-3187. Select option 2 and refer to preserve and protect the way 84 in Fremont. For cards and stocking stuffers, life of San Francisco Bay. program number 4257. Ed- bay shoreline. information on admission sample hot, spiced apple Compiling nature On Sunday, Dec. 1, it’s die leads another bird walk Eastshore State Park fees, call 888-327-2757, cider and homemade treats, journals will be the theme Family Restoration Day at the same time on Dec. extends for 8 ½ miles ext. 2797. Parking and take tours of the visitor of another Crab Cove at Tilden Nature Area in 15 at Bay Point Regional along the bay front between the butterfly programs are center and its exhibits, program from 10 to 11:30 Berkeley. Naturalist James Shoreline in Bay Point. For Oakland and Richmond. It free. No reservations are watch wildlife videos and a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, Wilson will host a program that one, refer to program offers hiking and bicycling required. go on scavenger hunts with led by supervising natural- from 10:30 a.m. to noon 4258.

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ing a current California Class Classified Ads SAN JOSE, CA 95113 College, 39399 Cherry St, This business is conducted FERAL CAT FOUNDATION C-33 – Painting and Decorat- NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE The Federal Fair Room 1102, Newark, CA by an Individual Cat & kitten adoptions now ing Contractor license. Joint 155) NOTICES 168)LAND FOR SALE Housing Act, The name, address, and tele- Response Due by 2:00 The registrant began to at the new Livermore Petco ventures must secure a joint Title VII of the Civil Rights phone number of plaintiff’s pm on January 23, 2014 transact business under the on Saturdays from 10:00AM “NOTICE TO READERS: SHASTA COUNTY venture license prior to award Act of 1964, and attorney, or plaintiff without County Contact: Lazandra fictitious business name(s) to 2:30PM. We have many California law requires that 1-acre trees, view, of this Contract. Removal, state law prohibit an attorney, is: Dial at (510) 780-8768 or listed above on N/A. adorable, tame kittens that contractors taking jobs that dirt road handling, and/or disposal of advertisements for (El nombre, la direccion y via email: [email protected] Signature of Registrants have been tested for FIV & total $500 or more (labor $1,900 down & hazardous materials may housing and employment el numero de telefono del Attendance at Bidders Con- :s/: Laarni Theresa Ricafort FELV, altered & vaccinated. and/or materials) be licensed $398.34/mo by law require hazardous that contain any abogado del demandante, o ference is not required. The This statement was filed We also have adult cats & by the Contractors State ($35,900 Cash Price) substance removal certifica- preference, limitation or del demandante que no tiene RFP is available via the GSA with the County Clerk of ranch cats for adoption. License Board. State law ALSO, abogado, es): website— www.acgov.org Alameda on November 15, tion by the Contractor’s State discrimination based on EMPLOYMENT also requires that contractors 2 acres on paved road CAM T. PHAN under Current Contracting 2013. Expires November License Board. include their license numbers OWC Owner protected classes, 1000 MARSH RD Opportunities 15, 2018. 56) ADULT CARE on all advertising. Check your Please call including race, color, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 11/28/13 The Independent Legal No. 7.PREVAILING WAGE religion, sex, handicap, Independent Contractors contractor’s status at www. (530)605-8857 or (650)614-7400 CNS-2559766# 3569. Published November LAWS. The successful Bid- cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- (707)465-0222 familial status or national THE INDEPENDENT Legal 28, December 5, 12, 19, der must comply with all pre- Wanted origin. IVPC does not Senior Home Health Care CSLB (2752). Unlicensed DATE: (Fecha): APRIL 3, No. 3565 2013. vailing wage laws applicable persons taking jobs less knowingly accept any to the Project, and related Must have experience Inland Valley advertisements that are in 2013 NOTICE of INVITING BIDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS than $500 must state in their requirements contained in the Senior Solutions, Inc Publishing Co. violation of the law. s/: DAVID H. YAMASAKI, NOTICE is hereby given that NAME STATEMENT advertisements that they are CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF- Contract Documents. (925)443-3101 Client Code:04126-00001 sealed competitive bids will FILE NO. 484931 not licensed by the Contrac- Re: Legal Notice for FICER, CLERK be accepted at the Alameda The following person(s) do- BE WARY of out of area tors State License Board.” 8.MANDATORY PRE-BID s/: Clerk, by (Secretario) County Workforce Invest- ing business as: Eye For companies. Check with the SITE VISIT. District will ROWENA WALKER, Deputy ment Board, 24100 Ama- Design, 755 Rose Ave, Apt local Better Business Bureau conduct a Mandatory Pre- Horse / Ranch property (Adjunto) dor Street, 6th Floor, Room #1, Pleasanton, CA 94566, before you send money or Bid Site Visit at 10:30 am 610C, Hayward, CA 94544- is hereby registered by the fees. Read and understand on December 6, 2013 at the The Independent Legal No. 1203 NON-MANDATORY following owner(s): any contracts before you Project Site, 8750 Patterson 3552. Published November NETWORKING BIDDERS Crystel Marie Squier, 755 sign. Shop around for rates. Pass Road, Livermore, CA 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013. CONFERENCES for RFP Rose Ave, Apt #1, Pleasan- 94550. Any Bidder wishing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SOSCCS 2014 Special- ton, CA 94566 TO PLACE to investigate subsurface NAME STATEMENT ized One Stop Career This business is conducted A CLASSIFIED AD conditions at the Site must FILE NO. 484344 Center Services NORTH by an Individual Call (925)243-8000 schedule such a visit with the The following person(s) do- COUNTY:Tuesday, Decem- The registrant began to District in accordance with MERCHANDISE 10366 S. Flynn Road, Livermore ing business as: Open Lotus ber 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Em- transact business under the Document 00200 (Instruc- 112.82 +/- Acres! Quiet location! Horse Property Brad Slabaugh Wellness Center, 1617 Sec- eryville Civic Center, Council fictitious business name(s) 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ tions to Bidders). with many other possible uses! Close to downtown & Reo alt r®, CRS, ond Street, Livermore, CA Chambers, 1333 Park Ave., listed above on 10/24/2008. YARD SALES shopping! Approx. 2 miles NE from intersection of 94550, is hereby registered Emeryville, CA SOUTH Signature of Registrants Greenville Road and Patterson Pass Road, nestled in a (925) 997-4905 9.SUBSTITUTION OF SE- YARD SALE by the following owner(s): COUNTY: Thursday, De- :s/: Crystel Squier sleepy canyon. Charming “1890” residence features many [email protected] CURITIES. District will per- 5166 Sunrise Drive Divine Spiritual Healing, Inc, cember 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM, This statement was filed modern updates, including solar system for low PG&E. www.tri-valleyrealestate.com mit successful Bidder to sub- Livermore 1617 Second Street, Liver- Ohlone College, 39399 Cher- with the County Clerk of Fantastic wrap-around porch & views! Multiple barns, CalBRE#01347388 stitute securities for retention Saturday, November 30 outbuildings & a huge 4 car garage/shop. Horse arena too! more CA 94550 ry St, Room 1102, Newark, Alameda on November 14, monies withheld to ensure 8:00AM - 2:00PM This business is conducted CA Response Due by 2:00 2013. Expires November OPEN SAT. 1-4 PM Offered at $1,499,000 Accord performance of Contract, Lots of stuff, including by a Corporation pm on January 23, 2014 14, 2018. as set forth in Document furniture, electronics, The registrant began to County Contact: Lazandra The Independent Legal No. For more details, visit www.sFlynnRd.com 00680 (Escrow Agreement music equipment & transact business under the Dial at (510) 780-8768 or 3570. Published November for Security Deposits in Lieu classic records fictitious business name(s) via email: [email protected] 28, December 5, 12, 19, of Retention), in accordance listed above on N/A. Attendance at Bidders Con- 2013. 127) LOST/ FOUND with California Public Con- EMPLOYMENT ADS Signature of Registrants ference is not required. The FOUND Advertisement for tract Code, Section 22300. Reach Tri-Valley homes & businesses with an ad in The :s/: Sheila McCarthy, Officer RFP is available via the GSA KITTEN Bids By this reference, Document Independent Classified Section every week. of Divine Spiritual Healing, website— www.acgov.org Tame, Gray with white 00680 (Escrow Agreement The Independent mails your ads into businesses & homes. Inc. under Current Contracting Vicinity of Livermore High 1.NOTICE. The ALAMEDA for Security Deposits in Lieu Call (925) 243-8000for information. This statement was filed Opportunities Please call (925)381-6717 COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL of Retention) is incorpo- with the County Clerk of 11/28/13 and WATER CONSERVA- rated in full in this Document Alameda on October 24, CNS-2559832# TION DISTRICT, acting by 00100. 2013. Expires October 24, THE INDEPENDENT Legal and through its ZONE 7 2018. No. 3566 WATER AGENCY (“District”) 10.PROCUREMENT OF The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby gives notice that it will BIDDING DOCUMENTS. 3556. Published November NAME STATEMENT accept Bids for construction Bidders may examine Bid- Professionals Choice 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013. FILE NO. 484750 of the following public work: ding Documents at the Dis- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- trict’s offices. Bidders may NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Pleasanton DISTRICT PROJECT obtain copies of Bidding Real Estate Directory FILE NO. 484674 Ministerial Association, 6656 NUMBER 233-14 Documents upon payment The following person(s) doing Alisal Street, Pleasanton, CA PPWTP UF CLARIFIER of a non-refundable fee of Local guide to the Valley’s Leading business as: Dan’s Machine 94566, is hereby registered CORROSION CONTROL $25.00 per set. Bidders may Shop, 241 North M Street, by the following owner(s): UPGRADES PROJECT contact the District’s main Real Estate Professionals & Services Livermore, CA 94551, is Faith Chapel Assembly phone number at (925) 454- Livermore’s Top Producing hereby registered by the of God Pleasanton, 6656 2.BID SUBMISSION. District 5000 to order Bidding Docu- Ivy following owner(s): Alisal Street, Pleasanton, will receive sealed Bids no ments. District will accept RealLivermore’s Estate AgentTop Producing 2012 Fracisco Realty Real Esate Agent 2012 Danny S. Nudelman, 5635 CA 94566 later than 2:00 p.m. on De- cash (exact amount only), & Investments IvyIvyLivermore’swww.IvyLoGerfo.com Top Producing Oakmont Circle, Livermore, This business is conducted cember 20, 2013. District’s checks, or money orders Real www.IvyLoGerfo.comEstate Agent 2012 Livermore’s Top Producing CA 94551 by a Corporation representative will call out the payable to the “Zone 7 Water Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt 925 998-5312 Ivy www.IvyLoGerfo.com(925) 998-5312 Real Estate Agent 2012 This business is conducted The registrant began to designated time in the Zone Agency.” Bidding Docu- CalBRE#01267853 by an Individual transact business under the 7 office lobby, stating that (925) 998-8131 925 998-5312 ments need not be returned BRE #01267853 www.IvyLoGerfo.com The registrant began to trans- fictitious business name(s) the period for accepting Bids to District. www.MikeFracisco.com Mike Fracisco act business under the ficti- listed above on 11/6/2013. is closed. The Bid opening DRE #01378428 REALTOR® BRE #01267853 925 998-5312 tious business name(s) listed Signature of Registrants will be in accordance with 11.BID PREPARATION GENE WILLIAMS ® above on 10/15/13. :s/: Richard J. Rogers procedures set forth in Docu- COST. Bidders are solely Mortgage Consultant, REALTOR Sandee Utterback BRE #01267853 Signature of Registrants This statement was filed ment 00200 (Instructions to responsible for the cost of (510) 390-0325 (888) 823-8315 :s/: Dan Nudelman with the County Clerk of Bidders). preparing their Bids. CINDY WILLIAMS DRE#00855150 This statement was filed Alameda on November 6, CRS, GRI - REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM with the County Clerk of 2013. Expires November 3.CONTACT INFORMA- 12.RESERVATION OF (925) 243-0900 Alameda on November 4, 6, 2018. TION. RIGHTS. District specifically www.williamsteam.net 2013. Expires November The Independent Legal No. reserves the right, in its sole Over Three Decades of Experience!!! “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” 4, 2018. 3567. Published November Mailing address: discretion, to reject any or all The Independent Legal No. 28, December 5, 12, 19, Zone 7 Water Agency Bids, or re-bid, or to waive Gail Henderson Real Estate... 3559. Published November 2013. 100 North Canyons Parkway inconsequential deviations Broker Associate, MPA Commercial • Residential 14, 21, 28, December 5, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94551 from Bid requirements not A People Business 2013. NAME STATEMENT involving time, price, or qual- (925) 980-5648 Project Engineer: ity of the Work. www.gailhenderson.com Experience, Honesty, Integrity FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 484999 CA DRE#01709171 NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- Mona Olmsted FILE NO. 484641-2 ing business as: Affinity for Telephone: The Independent Steve & Lorraine The following person(s) doing Beauty and Wellness Spa, (925) 454-5033 or Legal No. 3571. 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The Work consists Society at  DRE #00315981 of removal and disposal of all CA 94550 The registrant began to (925)426-8656. Rent vs. Buy... 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Angela and Donna Garrison with the County Clerk of 14, 2018. this Contract is in the range of $80,000 to $100,000. First Streets. Two locations (925) 980-0273 Alameda on November 1, The Independent Legal No. will showcase cats only: Susan Schall 2013. Expires November 3568. Published November 5.CONTRACT TIME. Work Petsmart in Dublin from (925) 519-8226 1, 2018. 28, December 5, 12, 19, 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at The Independent Legal No. 2013. shall be finally completed before March 31, 2014. Extreme in Livermore from www.FabulousProperties.net 3562. Published November FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12:00 to 4:00. CA LIC#’s: 01735040, 01713497 14, 21, 28, December 5, NAME STATEMENT On Sundays, cats are 2013. 6.REQUIRED CONTRAC- FILE NO. 485067 TOR’S LICENSE(S). 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He favored the FBO would establish a potential funding pathway for cities that Council approved construc- the first phase of 25,000 Noise was the other con- for the economic stability it lost their redevelopment agencies in a state shutdown of tion of an administration square feet of building space cern, with the main worry would provide the airport them. building, including a restau- within 30 months of the jets. Federal legislation has making it possible for it to Cities that had begun projects, but lost their redevelop- rant and a long term ground lease execution date. This banned stage II jets from continue operating. ment funding, would be eligible to compete for federal lease for a fixed base opera- includes the FBO admin- flying in the contiguous Bob Tucknott declared, dollars, even up to 100 percent of the project cost, in order tor (FBO) at the Livermore istration building, hangar United States after Dec. 31, "I love that airport. The to complete them. Airport. space for overnight aircraft 2015. There are currently FBO will bring a lot of great Swalwell introduced the bill, HR 3618, earlier this The vote was unanimous. storage, as well as main- two stage II jets based in service to the airport." He month. He discussed the measure at the Dublin City Leander Hauri, airport tenance and aircraft sales Livermore. They will be pointed out that the airport Council meeting in a speech via Skype on Nov. 20. He manager, told the council activities. Five Rivers Avia- gone in 2016. is valuable for many rea- held a press conference in Fremont on Nov. 26 to make a that the 2030 flight fore- tion will provide a variety of No one spoke in oppo- sons. Air medical flights, formal announcement. casts envisions a growth specialized services that are sition to the proposal at emergency landers, charter Dublin did not have a redevelopment agency, but from 140,000 operations to traditionally offered at Gen- the council meeting. One flights, and a secondary neighboring Livermore and San Ramon did until the state 220,100 operations annually. eral Aviation airports such resident from Pleasanton usage for air defense are terminated the redevelopment agencies as part of Gov. A new administration build- as aircraft towing, hangar- complained about the noise. among them. Corporate Jerry Brown's budget plan. ing is needed, along with the ing, cleaning, maintenance, Hauri told the council flights bring in money. "It is Money generated by redevelopment projects is seen as FBO to bring the airport into avionics, crew support and that visiting pilots complain an economic engine." an economic engine that aids an entire area, not just the the 21st century. cars, catering, and concierge about the lack of services at Several other speakers city that has the agency, Swalwell told the Dublin council. Hauri stated that the cur- service to both based and the airport. said they had to fly to other Fremont, Hayward and Union City also had redevelop- rent terminal building is transient aircraft owners/ That comment was airports to obtain services ment agencies. The site of Swalwell's Fremont press con- no longer cost effective to operators. These services echoed by speakers during that would now be available ference was a vacant lot that was destined to become the operate. The administration are amenities currently not the public hearing. in Livermore at the FBO. site of a mixed retail and housing development. Livermore building, which will re- provided at the Livermore Leonard Summers, a They contend that will re- also had plans to build affordable housing using redevel- place the terminal building, Airport. Pleasanton pilot, said when duce the number of flights opment money, as required by the state redevelopment will include a concession Construction of the ad- he moved to the area he in and out. agency rules, as well as a parking garage and a regional area, administration offices, ministration building will was amazed at the lack of Councilmember Stewart theater. It isn't known which projects would benefit from after-hours restroom, and the be financed by the airport ground services. The city is Gary stated, "It's a federal the measure. restaurant. Chef Chacon was enterprise fund. No general missing out on an opportu- airport facility. We have to Swalwell's bill would modify a 1965 Public Works and granted the lease to operate fund money will be used. nity to bring in business and accommodate requests for Economic Development Act to include the closing of a restaurant, which he calls Five Rivers Aviation, generate tax revenues by business. It makes more government agency, such as a redevelopment agency, as Vineyard Table. LLC proposes to build the providing aircraft services, sense that there would be a specific example of an economic challenge to a region. Five Rivers Aviation, project in three phases, to- he pointed out. fewer flights in and out if This would allow California counties and cities to compete LLC will provide the FBO taling 75,000 square feet of Rich Tutt, from Stock- pilots could obtain services more easily for federal funds, he said in a press release. under a 35 year lease with development. This is less ton, provides flight training locally. I have talked to There is no guarantee that a project would receive an option to extend. Five than planned under the pre- in pressurized aircraft and people who have flown in money, but the pathway would be there to compete for Rivers will install of two viously rescinded FBO lease corporate pilot services. He to shop at the outlet center money from a federal agency. Swalwell said that in the self-serve fueling stations. with Livermore Air Center stated, "I highly endorse and pilots of corporate jets, 15th Congressional District, more than $50 million in There is a self-serve pricing LLC, which envisioned over FBO services." all of whom wonder where projects were lost. provision that guarantees 150,000 square feet of devel- From Dublin, Mark are the services." “The state's closure of redevelopment agencies has continued competitive pric- opment. Deadon, was pleased to effectively stalled local economic development across ing. Operation hours are Concerns raised by mem- hear the plans. He uses his NEW VICE MAYOR the East Bay. With that funding taken away by the State set for 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. bers of the public during aircraft to conduct environ- Councilmember Bob Wo- of California, too much land remains undeveloped and Noise abatement provisions previous hearings included mental studies. The proxim- erner was appointed by the potential jobs sit on the sidelines,” said Swalwell. include a voluntary restraint the potential for flight opera- ity of the Livermore Airport mayor to serve as vice mayor “As a former Dublin city council member, I’ve taken from night flying. The air- tions to increase. However, makes it economically pos- for the coming year. He re- my understanding of local economic development to port cannot set hours when It was noted that the number sible to do so, he told the places Stewart Gary. Washington. While I can’t undo the California Legisla- planes would be prohibited of flight operations is influ- ture’s mistake, my legislation helps cities whose redevel- from landing. enced by trends, such as the opment funding was raided, by making it easier for them The lease requires Five economy, that are difficult, to obtain federal grants for redevelopment purposes," said Swalwell. See’s Candies Fundraising Effort by Main Street Designs Benefits the Bothwell Arts Center

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'Sing-It- Smuin's 'Christmas Ballet' Offers Something Yourself Messiah' Set for Everyone from Ballet to Swing Valley Concert Chorale will host its annual “Sing- The holidays see the Smuin dancer, Seiwert it-Yourself Messiah” on 20th Anniversary Season has been choreographing Fri., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. of Smuin Ballet kick off since 1999 and has won The community is invit- with XXmas: The Christ- numerous awards and criti- ed to sing Handel’s choral mas Ballet, 2013 Edition. cal accolades. Bay Area masterpiece. The event will This holiday celebra- Reporter declares her to be held at Trinity Lutheran tion offers something for be “the most talented and Church, 1225 Hopyard everyone, from ballet, prolific young choreogra- Rd., Pleasanton. tap, and swing to a wealth pher working from a ballet Now a Tri-Valley of other dances drawn base around here” and the holiday tradition, VCC’s from holiday traditions San Francisco Chronicle “Sing-it-Yourself Mes- from around the world. has called her “sharply siah” is open to all singers This year XXmas: The innovative” and “one of in the community who Christmas Ballet will the country’s most exciting will join in singing Part I include new choreography young dance makers.” of Handel’s great choral from Smuin’s acclaimed Performances at the masterpiece, also known Choreographer-in- Bankhead Theater are 7:30 as the Christmas portion Residence Amy Seiwert p.m. Fri., Nov. 29 and 2 of “Messiah." The perfor- and Post:Ballet Artistic and 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. mance concludes with a Director Robert Dekkers. 30. The theater is located at powerful rendition of the XXmas: The Christmas 2400 First Street in down- “Hallelujah Chorus." Ballet will make a stop town Livermore. Tickets “This is our eighth year in Livermore November may be purchased at the of hosting the event for the 29-30 at the Bankhead box office, online at www. community,” says Valley Theater. bankheadtheater.org or by Concert Chorale President XXmas: The Christmas Smuin dancers Jonathan Powell and Erin Yarbrough embrace in "Noelle Nouvelet." calling 373-6800. Dave Brunswick. “Each Ballet has a diverse set (Photos - Keith Sutter) year the number of singers of seasonal offerings that increases with well over satisfies all tastes. The a dozen new works for 100 singers from around Classical first half of the Post:Ballet since he the Tri-Valley and beyond. evening features white- founded the company in With this being our 50th clad dancers performing 2009. Anniversary season, it’s holiday favorites, includ- The Cool second half great being able to offer ing Amy Seiwert’s playful of XXmas: The Christ- this musical experience “Sleigh Ride” and Michael mas Ballet features a red to the area, complete with Smuin’s lively “Was- hot costume change, with professional soloists and sail,” as well as a world dancers performing a accompaniment by our in- premiere from Robert modern mash-up of num- ternationally-known con- Dekkers, set to “Carol of bers including “Jingle cert pianist Daniel Glover.” the Bells.” Named “25 Bells Mambo” from San Singers are encouraged To Watch” by DANCE Francisco choreographer to bring their own copy of Magazine in 2011 and Val Caniparoli; a flirty “Messiah,” though extra hailed as a “mad genius” “Santa Baby;” and the re- copies will be available to by the Huffington Post, turn of tap favorite “Bells borrow. The event is also Robert Dekkers is founder of Dublin.” Cool Christ- open to those who wish to and artistic director of mas also boasts a world listen to the performance. Post:Ballet. Collaborat- premiere from Chore- Tickets are $10. Ad- ing with eclectic artists ographer-in-Residence vance tickets may be or- to present work that is Amy Seiwert, set to Kay dered by calling (925) “anything but risk averse” Starr’s “I’ve Got My 866-4003, by visiting the (San Francisco Chronicle), Love to Keep Me Warm Chorale’s website at www. Smuin dancers Joshua Reynolds and Jane Rehm perform a sock-hop version of valleyconcertchorale.org. Dekkers has created over (Stuhr Remix).” A former "Winter Weather." 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Singer-Songwriter Mariah McManus Brings a Fresh Indie Pop Sound

Hailed as a fresh new voice in indie pop music, singer-songwriter Mariah McManus will bring her blend of rural country folk, rock and pop sounds to the Bankhead Theater for a single performance the first week of December. Her critically-acclaimed debut album, “Nice to Meet You,” was called “beguiling” by The New York Times, who praised her “crisp songwrit- ing, judicious word choice and emotional delivery.” Tickets to hear Mariah McManus on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. range from $26 to $39 for adults and $15 for stu- dents. Born in Utah and now liv- ing in Southern California, McManus has been writing Mariah McManus songs for as long as she can “The World Café Next 20” powerful and lasting ap- rock vibe. Singer-songwriter Photo - Doug Jorgensen remember. Although she pri- as an artist to watch. peal. Her remarkable vocal Jason Spooner’s rich and Father Leo Arroiwsmith will present the program. marily plays guitar, she is a McManus cites a broad maturity is threaded with descriptive storytelling lyr- skilled multi-instrumentalist range of musical influences, innocence and sincerity, and ics and tight melodies earned who discovered her passion ranging from Portishead to perfectly conveys the funda- him a place on the Starbuck’s for music after being given Bjork, and her distinctive mental feelings of happiness Café playlist and his music a set of instruments at the voice offers a depth and style and heartbreak, hope and quickly jumped onto radio Bothwell Arts Center age of 13. McManus taught that has been said to channel disappointment in her songs. stations across the country. herself to play and was soon Imogen Heap with a touch Following the perfor- The Bankhead Theater is singing and performing in Offering Program local bands. She set out for of the contemporary pop mance by Mariah McManus located at 2400 First Street Nashville when she turned style of Taylor Swift. With in December, the Bank- in downtown Livermore. On Iconography 18 and worked with produc- innate storytelling skills and head Theater will welcome Tickets to all performances er Thomas Doeve on “Nice a knack for beautiful harmo- another rising star in the may be purchased at the to Meet You,” which was re- nies, McManus’ songs such indie rock world with The theater box office, online at The Bothwell Arts Center will host Father Leo as “Say it Again,” “Shame Jason Spooner Band, an www.bankheadtheater.org or Arrowsmith, Orthodox priest-iconographer, who will leased in 2011. She appeared on NPR’s World Café, where on You,” and “Unarmed” East Coast-based group with by calling 373-6800. present a colorful lecture on the little understood form she was listed among the reach across genres with a soulful, blues and roots- of Eastern art known as Iconography. There will be a follow-up workshop designed to allow participants to try their hand at the art. As an experienced painter of icons himself, he is well Familiar Faces Take on Roles of Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig qualified to speak, not only on the history, development Livermore Mayor John to 5 pm at 678 Enos Way in Between scenes visitors Admission is $10 per and techniques of icon painting, but especially on icons Marchand and his wife, Sue, Livermore. may browse craft booths, person, good for both days, as “Doors of Perception” that call us to “stillness” in will play Mr. and Mrs. Fezzi- The Fezziwig’s festivi- sit down to a ploughman’s with children 5 and younger the presence of an art form that follows the tenets of wig in the St. Bartholomew's ties will also feature Erik lunch, or enjoy ale at Miss free. The faire concludes at 4 timeless tradition. Episcopal Church produc- Hoffman, fiddler and dance Mattie’s Pub. Father Christ- pm each day with a limited- The lecture will begin at 6:30 pm on Sunday, De- tion of A Christmas Carol. caller. Other performances mas will be on hand to visit seating High Tea, for $15 cember 1st. On Saturday December 7th from 9:30 am Scenes from the beloved throughout the weekend with children of all ages, and per person. Advance tickets to 3:00, Fr. Leo will lead a workshop during which holiday story will intersperse include classical harpist additional children’s activi- are recommended, and may students will paint their own icon of the head of Christ a weekend enlived by musi- Dominique Piana, who will ties will be available. Visi- be purchased through www. in acrylic. This workshop will be participated in by the cal entertainment and Victo- perform during Sunday’s tors may also enter a raffle saintbartslivermore.com first ten applications at a modest cost of $30 to cover rian flair. The Faire will take High Tea; Vita Voci, a local to win handmade quilts and until November 29; faire all materials. Contact him by phone or email: (925) place November 30 from madrigal vocal ensemble; other prizes. Proceeds ben- tickets and tea reservations 456-0845 [email protected] 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, and brass and recorder en- efit the community programs will be available at the door December 1 from 12 noon sembles. of St. Bartholomew’s. otherwise. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 3 ‘Holiday Shorts: A Long Winter’s Tale’ at Firehouse Arts Center elebrate Teen Improv Troupe Performs Improvised Holiday Cheer C The Celebrating 20 Yearseason of Holiday Joy! The holiday season S kicks off at the Firehouse Smuin XXMAS Ballet friday at 7:30pm Arts Center in Pleasanton nov 29 with Creatures of Impulse, saturday nov 30 at 2 & 7:30pm the City of Pleasanton’s award-winning teen improv Yuletide Spectacular troupe. The troupe will be Ballet Folklórico performing the fifth season Costa de Oro of the holiday-themed tuesday dec 3 at 7:30pm improv show, "Holiday SPONSORED BY Jean Shuler Shorts: A Long Winter’s Tale." Fresh New Voice in Indie Pop Two performances are Mariah McManus scheduled for Thursday, wednesday dec 4 at 7:30 pm December 5 and Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm. Beethoven & Gershwin Tickets can be purchased Gems from the Past and Present online at www.firehouse- Livermore-Amador Symphony arts.org or at the theater box sunday dec 7 at 2 pm office. There will also be a free preview performance Classics of the Season in Unforgettable Style Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30pm, with no tickets A Doo Wop required. Holiday Celebration “Out of all the shows sunday dec 8 at 2pm we perform each season, “Holiday Shorts” seems Andrea Marcovicci to be the show audiences Home for the Holidays hold close to their hearts. A WWII CHRISTMAS Not only do they get to tuesday dec 10 at 7:30pm help create energy for the Jared Siegel reads to troupe. SPONSORED BY Bruce and Sharon Gach evening, they get to see COI do what they do best— Valley Dance Theatre with Livermore-Amador Symphony day “play” in the second ing performed in various son, I am tickled when COI have fun on stage making act. productions with the City fans can remember their The Nutcracker something out nothing,” Fourteen members of of Pleasanton’s children’s first Holiday Shorts show dec 14,21,22 at 2 & 7pm says COI Director Mark the elite troupe make up theater program, Civic Arts and recount specific lines 15 at 2pm 20 at 7pm Duncanson. the cast of Holiday Shorts, Stage Company. and story elements from Holiday Shorts: A Long including some fresh new COI seniors Maddy previous seasons. This is Will Durst Comedy Show Winter’s Tale combines the Creatures of Impulse mem- Baker, Noah Rotter, Lucy definitely the most fun, Big Fat Year End Kiss Off XXI fast-paced “Whose Line bers who will have their Brillhart, David Zatorski, affordable, and hilarious friday dec 27 at 8pm Is It . . . ” style of improv improv debut: Ben Row- Jared Siegel, Rita Zwiefel, night out for the holidays with Creatures of Impulse’s land, Luke Carter, Morgan and Trevor March appear in in the Tri-Valley.” A great New Years Eve Party! signature story-based Werder, and Claire Wagner. their final winter perfor- kick-off event for the holi- Roy Rogers AND THE Delta Rhythm Kings long-form improvisation. Ben comes to Creatures mance with the award- days for the whole family, tuesday dec 31 at 8pm In the first act, the audience of Impulse having par- winning and nationally with first class improv at a will provide suggestions to ticipated in many of The recognized troupe. beautiful, intimate venue call 925.373.6800 inspire a series of improv City of Pleasanton’s teen Duncanson sums up the in the heart of the valley. click www.bankheadtheater.com games and scenes. The improv camps, classes, and show, “This will be our And the ticket price can’t audience will then vote on come by 2400 First Street / Livermore workshops, while fellow fifth season performing be beat. which scene Creatures of first-year COI members Holiday Shorts, so this has Early bird tickets Impulse will perform as a Luke, Claire, and Morgan become a super fun holiday purchased by November complete improvised holi- join COI this year hav- tradition for me. Every sea- (continued on page 4) 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 'A Child's Christmas Wales' Presentation Planned at Swirl on the Square

The glorious sounds and evocative language of Dylan ences and expectations of Christmas: the distinction Thomas’s prose poem, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” between Useful Presents (mufflers, mittens, books of will be brought to life on December 11, 2013, when art- cautionary tales) and Useless Presents (bags of candies, ists from the Livermore Shakespeare Festival present toys and games and models – and a dog whistle). two dramatic readings of Thomas’s most popular and Livermore Shakes’ Administrative Director, Katie widely known work. Marcel, says, “Livermore Shakes is excited to partner The readings will take place at Swirl on the Square with Swirl in offering a festive holiday event for friends, in downtown Livermore, to the festive accompaniment families or the staff of small businesses to gather over a of a glass of wine or other beverage and a tapas sampler plate of delicious food, a glass of wine and a delightful plate. The first reading will take place at 2:00 pm, the reading by some of our familiar artists." second at 7:00 pm. Swirl on the Square is located at 21 S. Livermore Thomas’s story is told by an adult whose memories Ave., Livermore, CA. The first reading will begin at are filtered through the eyes of a child, recalling in 2:00 pm, the second at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $35 and wonder the sights and sounds of Christmas in a seaside include the performance, a glass of wine or other bev- town in Wales. Through his memories of Christmas, we erage and a tapas sampler plate. Tickets are available reminisce about our own: favorite gifts, family eccen- at LivermoreShakes.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. trics, special treats like Christmas pudding. Thomas’s For more information contact Livermore Shakes at images appeal to young people and their own experi- (925) 443-BARD.

Pleasanton’s Annual Hometown Holidays Celebration Slated for Saturday, December 7 The City of Pleasanton from 5:00 to 7:15 p.m. along ing of a holiday tree in front Amador Valley High School Trevor March will once again salute the Main Street in downtown of the Museum on Main. or Foothill High School. The season by hosting the An- Pleasanton. This free, fam- Kicking off the parade band is followed by a wide IMPROV nual Hometown Holiday ily-friendly event features will be one of Pleasanton’s array of holiday inspired en- (continued from page 3) Celebration to be held on a festive community-based award-winning high school tries including Pleasanton’s 30: $5 general, $2 stu- Pleasanton. Box Office Saturday, December 7, 2013 parade followed by the light- marching bands from either own Balloon Platoon, the Pleasanton City Council, dent. Regular tickets after hours are Wednesday - hundreds of Cub Scouts and November 30: $10 general, Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm Brownies, local car clubs, $5 student. Tickets can be and Saturdays 10:00am- performing arts groups, and purchased online at www. 4:00pm, and two hours much more. firehousearts.org, by call- prior to the performance. Main Street will close to ing 925-931-4848, and in Free parking in the center vehicular traffic at 4:00 p.m. person at the Box Office, lot and surrounding streets on Saturday, December 7. 4444 Railroad Avenue, is available. Parade viewers are encour- aged to shop and dine in historic Downtown Pleas- anton after staking out their viewing turf. The Hometown Holi- day program relies on the support of the community to make the event a suc- cess and volunteers are still needed. Those interested in volunteering for the event are encouraged to visit www. hometownholiday.com. In the event of rain, a pa- rade cancellation telephone hotline will be implemented and updated each hour after 2:30 p.m. on parade day, One of Pleasanton’s local Girl Scout troops gets ready to march down Main Street December 7. The cancella- in festive garb to celebrate the season. tion information phone line number is (925) 931-5352. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 5 Deacon Dave to Open 31st Annual Christmas Display on November 30 Deacon Dave’s 31st Annual Christmas Display will open Deacon Dave’s Christmas Team began construction Labor Saturday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to Day weekend. The structures are different each and every gather in the closed street in front of the darkened property year. The Team is composed of all ages, folks from different to await the arrival of the colorful Advent/Christmas Pro- religious denominations and the team forms a wonderful cession. The Procession moves down Hillcrest Ave. from bond for the good of the community. Fordham at Hillcrest. Deacon Dave’s Renaissance Angels that hang above the When the procession arrives, the opening ceremonies Nativity Scene in one of the Living Room windows at Christ- begin. There will be a welcome by Livermore Mayor John mas will be the largest Angel Art Display in 15 years. The Marchand and new Police Chief Michael Harris. During the Deacon spent time this summer restoring damaged angels ceremony, Deacon Dave will announce this year's theme and that have been removed over the past 15 years. The Display bless the lights and the gathered folks. will feature all 30 of the collection.

Calendars Available Holidays on the Farm Events Planned at Forest Home Farms Historic Park Experience nature every day in 2014 – whether outside Forest Home Farms Historic Park presents Holidays On Saturday, December 14 only - Shop for unique gifts or stuck indoors – with the new Sycamore Grove calendar. on the Farm, December 7 and 14. Admission is free. The from over a dozen vendors at our Holiday Market. Vendors The 2014 calendar marks the sixth year of production park will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm both Saturdays in include Stuff a Bear booth, quilts, hand crafts, glass beads, of the Sycamore Grove calendar, which is designed by the December. paper crafts, mistletoe and more. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District ranger staff. Two of Santa’s reindeer will be making a special stopover Holiday on the Farm is presented by the City of San All photos were taken by Park Rangers Glen Florey, Dawn in San Ramon to visit with the children at Holidays on the Ramon and the San Ramon Historic Foundation. Soles and Amy Wolitzer in the open space park. Farm on Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December Forest Home Farms Historic Park is located at 19953 San This year’s calendar showcases sycamore trees and 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children will also get to Ramon Valley Blvd. in San Ramon. For more information wildflowers as well as some of the park’s wildlife such as visit with a Victorian Santa. On both Saturdays, there will call (925) 973-3284. foxes, birds and beetles. In addition to showing the park’s be sheep dog demonstrations, dance performances, holiday beauty through the changing seasons, the calendar also entertainment, tractor rides, old fashioned games, and Vic- keeps the public up-to-date on park closing times during torian ornament making. Delicious food will be available THIS YEAR, CHEAT ON THE NUTCRACKER the year. The calendar also features a photo guide to the for purchase. wildflowers of the park. The Welcome Center, Tractor Museum and Gift Shoppe Proceeds help benefit open space programs and facilities. will be open. The Victorian Glass House Museum will XX M A S Calendars are $10 each or $6 when purchased with an annual be specially decorated just for the holidays. Glass House THE CHRISTMAS BALLET Sycamore Grove parking pass, also available now for 2014. Museum Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon & 1 p.m. Farm Calendars and parking passes can be purchased at the tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours are $5 per person or Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., or $8 for both. by calling 925-373-5700. A calendar preview can be found On Saturday, December 7 only – Bring the family to on the Sycamore Grove Park page on the LARPD website see “A Nutcracker” Puppet Show by the Puppet Company at www.larpd.dst.ca.us. at 11:30 a.m.

TICKETS ON SALE 9th Annual Holiday Home Tour Slated NOW! Danville-Alamo-Walnut 6th, payable to Danville-Al- Proceeds benefit local Please, no children under Creek Branch of AAUW amo-Walnut Creek AAUW women scholars and Tech 12 years or pets. presents its 9th Annual Holi- with a self-addressed #10 Trek. day Home Tour on Friday, envelope to AAUW Holiday December 13th and Satur- Home Tour, PO Box 996, Photo by: Patrick Fraser Dancers: Janica Smith and Terez Dean Terez and Smith Janica Dancers: Fraser Patrick by: Photo day, December 14th from Alamo, CA 94507 How well do you know 10 am to 4 pm Tickets are available in Five Festive Homes in person at East Bay Flower your local Land Trust? Alamo will be on this tour. Company, 206 Sycamore THIS WEEK! Tickets are $30 adults, Valley Road West (Danville We invite you to take LIVERMORE BANKHEAD THEATER $25 seniors age 65 and over Livery). Cash and checks our survey & nd out. | purchased by Dec. 6. Tickets only. Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5; NOV 29-30 925.373.6800 are an additional $5 after on line through PAYPAL on that date. http://daw-ca.aauw.net/pro- Tickets may be pur- grams/hht A $2. processing www.surveymonkey.com/s/landtrust smuinballet.org chased by sending a check fee will be added for each postmarked by December ticket. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Students Honor Veterans

Veterans were honored service, including mention by over 200 school chil- of his second career at Law- dren, parents and staff at rence Livermore National the annual Veterans Day Laboratory, and his degrees Chapel Service at Our Sav- and accomplishments. ior Lutheran Schoo held on Colonel Cunning, retired November 11. U.S. Air Force, gave an in- Twenty-four veterans spirational speech, honoring from the community, young the veterans and educating and old, male and female, the students with some of his representing all branches of experiences to help them un- the United States military, derstand the responsibility were in attendance, some and sacrifice of serving our Open Heart Kitchen will again benefit from the sale of in uniform. country. He told them that the annual Tri-Valley calendars created by Sue Evans Distinguished guest God is with you wherever Photography. Twelve different images are chosen and church member, Herb you are, even if you are in each year highlighting local natural beauty. The 2014 Street, a 95-year-old for- Veterans are pictured in the top photo; below students a lonely bunker for hours calendars may be purchased individually or in large mer U.S. Army POW from provide entertainment. or days waiting to get the quantities and customized for businesses. For further World War II attended both signal to send off a missile. information contact Sue at sueevansphotography@ the ceremony and the recep- He helped them understand comcast.net or 925-989-4113.” tion. He reported having a that many must make diffi- wonderful time at both. cult decisions that would be The program included impossible without guidance students in grades 3 through and a relationship with God. Work by Local Photographer 8 took part in various read- They should be honored for ings, including a reminder putting their lives on the included in Exhibition of the purpose and his- line for their country and the tory of the 1954 presidential freedoms it represents. He Photographer Kevin Shannon of Livermore will be proclamation of Veterans asked them to keep service among those exhibiting in "Harmony IV 2013, the sixth in Day. The second graders men and women in their a series of ongoing rotating fine art photography exhibition. presented a flag drill, the prayers. The exhibit is on display at the Peking Duck Restaurant, Pledge of Allegiance was Due to their exposure 151 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. recited and the Pledge to the to these types of events, Shannon says of his work, "In the fast lane of life, photog- Christian Flag. All joined in Colonel Cunning said “Our raphy slows me down and moves me to the right, enabling singing the national anthem, Savior Lutheran School me to experience a better view along the way." “The Star Spangled Ban- the Beautiful” and “God speaker Colonel Roger students will clearly develop He, along with three other photographers in the show, ner.” Students in grades 3 Bless America.” Cunning, by reading a brief maturity and confidence not have studied pre-visualization with Richard Dischler for and 6 performed “America Students introduced biography of his life and seen in many schools.” two or more years. There will be a reception with the photographers and Dis- chler from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 7. The public is invited. Chanukah Events in Livermore and Pleasanton Public Invited to Attend include Menorah Lighting Holiday Posada Celebration Chabad of the Tri-Valley events. Stars will take place in front come. The Pleasanton Tulancingo Sister City Association is Chanukah Under the The 9th Annual Chanu- has planned two Chanukah of the Bankhead Theater, hosting a Holiday “Posada” Celebration on Sunday evening, 2400 First St., downtown kah Wonderland will take December 15th, 7 - 8 pm, at the Veteran’s Memorial Building Livermore on Sat., Nov. 30 place at the Stoneridge Mall at 301 Main Street, Pleasanton. Are You Hearing starting at 7:30 p.m. in Pleasanton on Mon., Dec. The Posada is a traditional Christmas festival celebrated A Menorah will be lit at 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. The in Tulancingo and many areas in Mexico. It will start with And Understanding 8 p.m. Menorah will be lit at 6:30 a re-enactment by Pleasanton elementary school children of The evening will include p.m. Joseph and Mary’s quest for lodging for their newborn child. The Sounds of Life? latkes and doughnuts, live There will be holiday The presentation will include holiday music and carols. The Kenneth Billheimer, music and dancing, and games, crafts, and contests, Sister City’s Youth exchange will be emceeing the event. Au.D. Hearing Services glow in the dark Chanukah live music and Chanukah Following the dramatization, Mexican desserts will be Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist fun for children balloon entertainment in the served. Games and treats for the kids are planned. Pleasanton Livermore Sierra Parini, Au.D. 4460 Black Ave, #F 1613 Second Street The mayor and city dig- Grand Court. This celebration is free and open to the community. Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist nitaries will be on hand. There is no admission For more information, contact Jorge at 989-6882 or Rita Jacque Pedraza 484-3507 960-0391 There is no admission charge. Donations are wel- at 249-1885. Hearing Aid Specialist www.pleasantonhearingservices.com charge. Donations are wel- come.

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New Collection of Poems by Former Poet Laureate Published in 'Floodwater'

"Floodwater," a collec- nal poems, she expresses the in both print journals and tion of poems by Connie sacredness within us all in on line poetry magazines Post, has been published by these beautiful lines: “There including, The Aurorean, Glass Lyre Press. is an old church/at the end Blood Root Literary Maga- This is her first full of a dirt road/inside each of zine, Calyx, Blue Fifth Re- length manuscript. Glass us.” Flood Waters is a brave view, Kalliope, Comstock Lyre Press, a national press book full of lyric moments. Review, Cold Mountain based in Chicago, selected (Ellen Bass - Author of the Review, Crab Creek Review, Floodwater and a half dozen Human Line) Karamu, Caesura, Chiron others for publication in “With seasoned cour- Review, DMQ Review, 2013/2014. Floodwater is age and in ever-renewable Dogwood, Main Street Rag, due to be released in January language, the poet guides The Dirty Napkin, Psychic of 2014. us through the inner houses, Meatloaf, Monterey Po- “In this unflinching book, backyards, closets, rivers, etry Review, Slipstream, Connie Post takes on the creeks, dreamscapes, land- The Toronto Quarterly, most difficult subjects. Fac- scapes she inhabits and into Slipstream, Spillway,The ing human frailty, love and the things she loves, lyriciz- Pedestal Magazine, Wild loss, she offers us the con- ing it against the boil and Goose Poetry Review and solations that human art and bubble of everyday news- The Great American Poetry courage can afford.” (Dan room terror. And throughout Show Veach, Editor of the Atlanta these reflections, rumina- Her Awards and recogni- With helper Kathy Ellam, Llama Josh tries on the ‘camel hump’ costume for his 17th Review & 2013 Georgia tions and inspirations, she tion include the 2009 Cae- appearance in Trinity Church’s December presentation of the Nativity story. Josh Author of the Year.) never stops picturing earth sura Poetry Award from the comes from a long line of llama thespians following in the footsteps of his mother Connie Post writes “there and sky and day and night Poetry Center of San Jose, and father who performed in the production 6 years before him. are lost fish swimming at as sentient beings, exten- the Dirty Napkin Cover our feet” and indeed these sions of our own bodies Prize (Spring 2009). She has poems are filled with the and psyches” (Al Young, been short listed fives time losses of a lifetime. Yet Poet Laureate Emerita of for the Muriel Craft Bailey 22 Year for Live Drive- time and again, Connie has California) Awards ( Comstock Review, the courage to reach for Post served as Poet Lau- a national contest) and a healing. In a poem in which reate of Livermore, Califor- finalist in the 2008 Lois Through Nativity she adopts a lost dog, she nia from 2005 – June 2009. Cranston Memorial Awards. observes, “how forgiveness During her term she created Her poem was selected in The story of Jesus’ birth year have attended the show The Live Drive-Through finds a small/edge/a thin two popular reading series the top five by Ursula Le has been presented by Trin- for the last 22 years. Nativity story will be pre- slat/to glide through,” and “Wine and Words” and “Ra- Guin. Her poetry has earned ity Church in Livermore The members of Trinity sented four nights, Decem- in “A Road of my Own” venswood." She currently four Pushcart nominations through the Live Drive- will fill the 800 positions ber 12 through 15, 7:00 to she affirms that she wants hosts a series in Crockett, and two “Best of the Net” Through Nativity for 22 necessary to accomplish the 9:00 pm at Trinity Church, to “finally breathe the dust the “Valona Deli Second nominations. In her career as years. production. The presenta- 557 Olivia Avenue, Liver- of my own footsteps.” In Sunday Poetry Series.” a poet, she has earned over The presentation is enti- tion has become a Christmas more. “Incantation,” one of the fi- Her work has appeared 100 awards in poetry. tled, “Through May’s Eyes." tradition for a large number The story is told through in the Tri-valley community a series of 6 scenes compris- with about half of the guests ing live actors and animals each year returning from Marketing Topic of Workshop for Writers set up in the church park- previous years. Beth Barany will make Beth is the award-win- Branch invites writers of Reservations requested by ing lot. Llamas acting as The presentation has a presentation at the next ning novelist of the young all genres and experience contacting George Cramer camels, a donkey for young been expanded this year meeting of the California adult epic fantasy, Henrietta levels to learn about their at reservations@trivalley- Mary and sheep for the with more interpreters for Writers Club Tri-Valley The Dragon Slayer, the first craft at its monthly meet- writers.org no later than shepherd scene are brought the deaf available at traffic Branch to be held on Sat- of a 3-book series. She is a ings. The meeting will be Wednesday, December 18, in from local ranches. control and greeting loca- urday, December 21, at the Certified Creativity Coach, Saturday, December 21, 2013. Guests driving through the tions. All scenes are trans- Four Points by Sheraton, has helped authors to write 2013, 2:00-4:00 pm (reg- For more information venue view the presentation lated for deaf guests during 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. books, edited and published istration at 1:30).The cost about California Writers from the comfort of their the performances between 7 Barany, a coach and for over 12 years, as well as for CWC Members is $10, Club Tri-Valley Branch cars while listening to the pm and 8:15 pm every night. award-winning novelist, guided them in effectively nonmembers, $15. Anyone contact Paula Chinick at will introduce an approach script and original music on For our Spanish speaking marketing and selling their interested in the program or president@trivalleywriters. to marketing work based on org or visit www.trivalley- their car radios. friends the actor narration the author's creative type and work. the organization may attend writers.org. About 2,000 people a is also available in Spanish. marketing strengths. The CWC Tri-Valley with no obligation to join. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Passion for Art." The Firehouse Arts hotmail.com for further info. com, 449-9463. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Heritage Park and Museums. Swingin’ Livermore Art Association Gallery, Center is located at 4444 Railroad Piano and keyboard lessons, For Prelude to Christmas, Fenestra Winery, from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, tributes to the holiday season, as well located in the Carnegie Building, Avenue, Pleasanton. children to adult. Beginner to early Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, noon to 5 small cover. as more traditional tunes. Pre-sale offers art classes, unusual gifts, intermediate level. Half-hour private p.m. Taste holiday foods along with 110 in the Shade, by N. Richard Nash, ticket prices are $5 for children, 12 painting rentals, art exhibits and MEETINGS/CLASSES classes or small group classes wins. Arts and crafts vendors and music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics and under, and $8 for adults. If the information pertaining to the art field, Weekend Class at the Figurehead offered. Twice-yearly recitals. Please food. $15. 83 Vallecitos Rd., Liver- by Tom Jones. Adapted by Nash from event does not sell out, tickets may 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery Gallery: Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. phone (925) 216-7231 or email more. www.fenestrawinery.com his classic play “The Rainmaker,” be purchased at the door for $7 has been open since 1974 and is run to 5 p.m. Back to Basics, the Fun- [email protected] for Cedar Mountain Winery, Dinner with a heartfelt musical romance about (children, 12 and under), and $10 as a co-op by local artists. Hours are damentals of Drawing and Beyond, further info. the Winemaker, Wed., Dec. 4 at El one woman’s learning to believe in (adults). www.dublin.ca.gov/holiday Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- taught by Jacob Handinson. In-depth PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, Sacramento. Reception 6:30 p.m., herself. Runs Nov. 15-Dec. 8. Douglas happenings, or contact the City of tion call 449-9927. exploration of the elements of art, now meeting the 1st Thursday and dinner at 7 p.m. featuring restaurant Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third Dublin Parks and Community Services Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each how to understand and implement 3rd Wednesday of each month specialties created by Chef Rodrigo St., Hayward. $10 preview; $29 Department at (925) 556-4500. month, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown them in your artwork. Demonstra- 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in Ochoa paried with wines selected Thurs. eve, Fri. eve, Sat. matinee, Traditional Folksongs of the Winter Livermore. Art displays, poetry, tions, techniques, and tips. Fee: $75. Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge by winemaker Earl Ault. $75 per Sat. eve., Sun. matinee. Box office Holidays, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Livermore entertainment, special events. For To register: http://www.figureheadgal- ourselves to poetically relay our person plus tax and gratuity. RSVP (510) 881-6777. Information at www. Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. the brochure go to www.bothwel- lery.com/classes.html thoughts, emotions and experiences to 371-1173 or 373-6636, www. dmtonline.org Folksinger, storyteller, and autoharp lartscenter.org. Weekend Workshop: Figure Open Stu- through poetry. Become a member & cedarmountainwinery.com Lady K and the Kings of Swing, Winter virtuoso Adam Miller will perform Pleasanton Art League (PAL) at the dio for Long Pose at the Figurehead share your work - Contact PoetryOn- Holidays in the Vineyards, Dec. 7 and Wonderland big band holiday show, well-known (and not so well-known) Community Center, Nov. 1-31, open Gallery: Saturday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. [email protected] for more info on 8, noon to 4:30 p.m., a Livermore Nov. 30, Dougherty Valley Performing sing-along songs of the holiday sea- for viewing during regular business to 1 p.m. Either Jacob Hankinson, Theme Challenges, Membership & Valley Wine Country tradition: Winer- Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San son featuring traditional folksongs, hours, Robert Livermore Community Ozell Hudson, or Carolyn Lord will Opportunities. ies showcase their decorated tasting Ramon. www.sanramonperformin- carols for the New Year, Hanukkah, Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. be on hand to assist with the Long Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd rooms offering special wines, arts and garts.com or 973-3343. Christmas, and the Winter Solstice- www.pal-art.com. Pose Session. Fee: $30. To register: and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 crafts, holiday music, activities and Teen/Youth Music Festival, holiday -from pre-Christian Europe to the Remnants: Recent Works by Califor- http://www.figureheadgallery.com/ p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located more. Guests are encouraged to bring variety show, Nov. 30, 2 and 7 p.m. 21st Century. 925-373-5500. nia Fiber Artists. New exhibition of classes.html at 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Liver- new, unwrapped toys to their favorite Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad A Doo Wop Holiday Celebration. Sun., eclectic and colorful two- and three- Show and Tell, Artists are invited to a more. Please confirm participation wineries for donation to the local Toys Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, dimensional artwork created with a monthly function at the Bothwell Arts by calling (925) 960-1194 or via the for Tots program. Admission is free, org or 931-4848. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. fusion of fiber and other materials Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Tues- website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. but tasting fees may apply and vary Pleasanton Community Concert Band, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. using a wide variety of methods. 29 day of each month at 7:00 p.m. at com. Beginners are welcome. Bring by winery. More information can be an international holiday concert, Dec. Vita Voci, a Tri-Valley a capella artists and over 60 works. November the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth some music to share with the group. found at LVwine.org 1, 2 p.m. Free. Firehouse Arts Center, ensemble, will perform on Sunday, 6 through December 18 at the Har- St., Livermore. Artists bring finished Ukuleles are available for purchase. Holiday in the Vineyards Open House, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. December 8, 2 PM at Congregation rington Gallery in the Firehouse Arts or unfinished work to show and if Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 7 and 8, noon www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleas- Center in Pleasanton. Special Gallery desired, receive a critique from the to 4:30 p.m. Charles R Vineyards, The Amethyst Trio, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. anton. Works of the Renaissance and Event: November 19 from 7:00-8:30 group. Refreshments are brought by WINERY EVENTS 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end of Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore more modern eras will be presented. p.m. artist and gallery docent Claudia the artists, and a donation of $5.00 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Greenville), Livermore, (925)454- Ave. Eclectic program comprised The Congregation Beth Emek Choir Hess will speak about textile arts, is desired although not mandatory. Wine Competition: San Francisco 304; www.CharlesRVineyards.com. of the fiery Beethoven Piano Trio in will join Vita Voci in Salamone Rossi’s history, materials, and specific works Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller Chronicle is currently accepting wine Specially selected Arts and Crafts C Minor, an elegant trio by French Elohim Hashivenu. Small donation on display. Suggested donation for the at [email protected], or Linda entries for the 2014 San Francisco vendors showcase one-of-a-kind baroque composer Loeillet, two asked. For more information contact: session is $7. Regular gallery hours: Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Chronicle Wine Competition, the gifts - paintings, hand-crafted woods, Argentinian tangos, The Fantasia on David Yaffe, 925-455-8139. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from ingarts.org largest wine competition of American jewelry, home-made soaps and more Greensleeves by Vaughan-Williams, Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 ACC / Art Critique & Coffee meetings wines in the world. The deadline for uniquely designed art pieces. Enjoy and a selection or two on Celtic harp. United Methodist Church will hold its a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Av- now at New Leaf in Pleasanton's entries has been extended to Dec. 10, a glass of wine as you sit by the fire Admission is free. Along with cellist 17th Annual Christmas Concert at enue, Pleasanton. Donations always Vintage Shopping Center on Bernal 2013. Information and entry forms pit and appreciate the harmonies of Samsun Van Loon, the trio is rounded 7 PM on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in its appreciated. & Vineyard. Brings together profes- are available at www.winejudging. holiday Carolers. Bring a toy for the out for this concert by violinist Cathie Sanctuary at 4743 East Ave., Liver- Landscapes, Peggy & Alan Frank, sional, local and emerging artists com. Pleasanton-Livermore Fire Associa- Lowmiller, concertmaster of the San more. All of Asbury’s vocal choirs, the paintings and photographs, Bankhead meetings each Friday at 10:30 a.m. Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley tion's Toys for Tots program. Jose Lyric Theater. 925-373-5500. Asbury Band, several instrumental- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. to share latest work, fine tune each wineries will be hosting "Wine "Make a Difference This Holiday Sea- Mariah McManus, pop singer- ists and the Asbury Ringers will be Nov. 13-Jan. 6. piece with gentle critiques and share Wednesdays" each Wednesday son" party kick off. The Winemaker's songwriter. Wed., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. performing. Asbury’s pipe organ Holiday Boutique, hosted by Livermore tips, techniques and opportunities. through October. One featured winery Pour House would like to team up Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., will also be part of the evening’s Art Association Gallery starting on Fri. Join the mailing list and receive the will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help with the Livermore community to help Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org musical offerings. The concert is Dec. 6th and ending on Dec. 24th. latest news on when and where the guests "wine-down" from the work bring warmth to those in need. The or 373-6800. open to the public. A free will offering Members of the Gallery and invited next meeting will be held. PoetryOn- week or just grab a taste of wine Livermore Homeless Refuge is in need Music Department Recital, Las Positas can be made at the door. There will Artists and Crafters are offering fine [email protected] before going out to dinner in the Tri- of 29 sets of thermal underwear for College Dec. 4, 12:30 p.m. Free ad- be a punch and homemade cookie art, gifts, and holiday decorations for Figure Drawing Workshop, every Valley. Check for the winery listings at its guests. You can help by coming mission. Main Stage Theater, Mertes reception immediately following in the sale. Join the Opening Celebration on Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists www.lvwine.org. in and choosing an ornament on a Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Fellowship Hall. For more information Fri. and Sat., Dec 6 and 7 for door bring their own materials and easels. The Winemaker's Pour House, Live Holiday Tree on Dec. 11, 2013. Each Dr., Livermore. call Jean Braun at 449-4168, the prizes and refreshments at the Gallery Open to all artists. Professional artist music: Nov. 30, 6:30-9:30, Joey T. ornament will contain a name and Happy Holidays Musical Review, Dec. church office at 447-1950 or e-mail: on 2155 3rd ST. Livermore. models (nude). No instructor. Stu- 2241 First St., Livermore. www.wine- size for thermal underwear. Return 6-22, San Ramon Community Theater [email protected] "Where We Live," the beauty of the dents under 18 need written parental makerspourhouse.com or 215-2656. the thermal underwear with the production. Front Row Theater, 17011 Amador Valley High School Wind Livermore Valley, is the theme of an permission to attend. Cost $20 per Thomas Coyne Winery Fall Open ornament on or before, Dec. 20, 2013 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Ensemble 1, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 9. invitational art show at Prudential session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 House, new location, 2405 Research and receive a $5 gift card to be used www.sanramonperformingarts.com or The ensemble chosen to perform at California Realty. Artists displaying 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Dr., Livermore. Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. on the next visit to the Winemaker's 973-3343. the 67th Annual Midwest Clinic in work are Carolyn Ramsey, Nova refreshments are available. Call or 1 noon to 5 p.m. New wine releases: Pour House. Only 29 ornaments are Livermore-Amador Symphony, Gems Chicago on December 19, 2013. This Starling, Bette Goosman and John e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info 2011 California Merlot, 2010 Vino available. A donation jar available. from the Past and Present with work is arguably the highest honor a school West. The show will be on display at about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - Tinto Reserva, 2010 Livermore Valley Live music and raffle prizes. Come on by Gershwin, Barnes, Lees and music program can receive. These the new office at 1983 Second Street [email protected]. Zinfandel, 2012 Livermore Valley out and celebrate the season. 2241 Beethoven. Joyce Johnson Hamilton, advanced instrumentalists are one of through January 13, 2014. The public Art Classes, For children, teens and Pinot Blanc, 2009 Contra Costa First St., Livermore. www.winemaker- trumpet, soloist. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. just four high school bands chosen is invited to view the show during adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Mourvèdre . (925) 373-6541, http:// spourhouse.com or 215-2656. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., from across the country to perform regular business hours or by appoint- ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture thomascoynewinery.com Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org. at this prestigious event. The award ment. For information, contact Cher and ceramics taught by highly Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, Novem- MUSIC/CONCERTS 373-6800. winning ensemble will perform their Wollard at 784-4679 or cherw@ experienced artist and art instructor, ber 29th, Black Friday, tasting room Blacksmith Square, music every Satur- Four and More, jazz band, will perform program for this home audience. cherw.com. Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and will be open from 12-5pm. Come join day 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 in a holiday concert, a “Musical Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton Art Group Art Critique & weekend classes, Homeschool class- us and enjoy a tasting flight or relax South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Celebration of the Season,” on Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Coffee exhibition, work displayed in es, Special classes during school on our patio with a glass of wine Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, or 373-6800. the Firehouse Arts Center lobby and breaks offered. Please phone (925) after shopping. 1828 Wetmore Rd., regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- December 8, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, in Andrea Marcovicci, Home for the hallway Nov. 14-Dec. 16. Theme is "A 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Livermore. www.laspositasvineyards. rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Old St. Raymond Church at the Dublin Holidays, a WWII Christmas. Tues., THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 9

Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Church, 4th and L Streets, Livermore. Parade and Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. A Year with Frog and Toad, Bay Area www.valleyconcertchorale.org Sat., Dec. 7. Downtown Livermore. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Children’s Theatre, Dec. 21 and 22 at Marching bands, music, light dis- Instrumental Concert, Las Positas 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dougherty Valley MISCELLANEOUS plays, and Santa Claus. Tree lighting College orchestra and wind ensemble, Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Political Issues Book Club meets the to follow parade. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Main Stage Rd., San Ramon. www.sanramonper- 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Hometown Holiday Parade and Theater, Mertes Center for the Arts, formingarts.com or 973-3343. books about issues and trends that Tree-Lighting Celebration; Dec. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. are driving current affairs in both the 7, Pleasanton, Parade down Main Tickets www.brownpapertickers.com COMEDY national and international arenas. Street begins at 5 p.m. followed by or 1-800-838-3006. Big Fat Year End Comedy XXI, 8 p.m. Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further tree lighting at the Museum on Main. December People, holiday/pop/rock, Fri., Dec. 27, Bankhead Theater, 2400 questions City of Pleasanton, (925) 931-5352, Dec. 13 and 14, 8 p.m. Firehouse First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a hometownholiday@cityofpleasan- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., theater.org or 373-6800. member-centered book group led by tonca.gov Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or a small group of book club veterans, Holiday Tea, Sat. and Sun., Dec. 7 and 931-4848. MOVIES with reading selections based on 8, Dublin Heritage Park and Muse- Jazz Night Concert, Las Positas College Classic Films at the Pleasanton member recommendations and ums, $25 per person. Country tea instrumental jazz, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Library, 7 p.m. first Thursday consensus. No homework required– lunch inside the Sunday School Barn. Main Stage Theater, Mertes Center of each month through June 5, share your insights or just listen in! Lunch will begin with scones, lemon for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., 2014. Las Positas College and the Contact Susan at 337-1282 regarding curd and a hot pot of tea, followed by Livermore. Tickets www.brownpaper- Pleasanton Public Library present the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. finger sandwiches, cheese and an in- tickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. "Make 'em Laugh" Series" Hosted Deacon Dave’s 31st Annual Christ- dulgent dessert. Tour the Kolb House, The Beatles and Their Songs: A by Candy Klaschus, film historian mas Display will open Saturday, decorated for a farm Christmas Musical Revolution, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. and Coordinator of the Humanities November 30th at 6:30 p.m. All are morning. Seating is limited, so make Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Program at Las Positas College. A invited to gather in the closed street reservations early. Please call (925) Ave. Dulais Rhys delves into the brief talk about each film is presented in front of the darkened property 556-4500 for more information. quality, variety, and the longevity of prior to the screening. Refreshments to await the arrival of the colorful Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas the Beatles’ music. His presentation are served. For more information, Advent/Christmas Procession. The at Ravenswood. Dec. 8. Noon to on The Beatles outlines the history call Penny Johnson, 925-931-3405. Procession moves down Hillcrest Ave. 4:00pm. Ravenswood Historic Site, of the group’s formation and focuses Admission is free. 400 Old Bernal from Fordham at Hillcrest. During the 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Enter- on their songs, influences, form, Ave., Pleasanton. opening ceremonies Deacon Dave will tainment, holiday fun. Tours and Gift stylistic development and legacy. The announce this year's theme and bless Shop. Operated by Livermore Area talk includes musical examples and DANCE the lights and the gathered folks. Recreation and Park District. www. audience interaction—singing along Smuin XXMAS Ballet. Fri., Nov. 29, 7:30 Dickens' Christmas Faire, November larpd.dst.ca.us is encouraged. 925-373-5500. p.m. and Sat., Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and 30 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Celtic Christmas Concert & Gathering, San Ramon Symphonic Band, Dec. 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 December 1 from 12 noon to 5 pm. Sun., Dec. 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Gathering 20, 7 p.m. Horns for the Holidays. First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- The public is invited to a free Christmas concert at Admission is $10 per person for both and potluck 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Cen- theater.org or 373-6800. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 South Livermore days, with children 5 and younger live music by Pog Mo Thoin and ter, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn Avenue, on Sunday, December 8, at 4:00 pm. The free. Proceeds benefit a variety of special guest, Steve Kritzer. Bring a www.sanramonperformingarts.com or how to dance with great instructors programs serving the community. potluck dish to share, and get in the 973-3343. from It's All About Dancing, new concert will feature choirs and instrumentalists of Our Stroll the streets of Olde London Christmas Spirit! Cider and tea. $15 Country tribute: A Cash Country dance every week from Salsa, Tango, Savior, including brass, handbells, flute, violin, and even where crafters ply their wares. Live at the door, children 12 and under Christmas featuring James Garner, Swing and more. Group lesson starts xylophone. Refreshments will follow the concert. For performers will enact scenes from free, benefitting the Bothwell Arts Dec. 21, 2 and 8 p.m. Firehouse at 7:30, followed by open dance Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Center. Produced by Gabe Duffin. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., until 9:45 in our new location at the more information, call the church office at 447-1246. throughout the weekend, with dancing Tickets at www.mylvpac.com Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., and musical entertainment between Mele Kalikimaka, an island style 931-4848. Livermore; 925-449-9292. $15. let.org. Yourself Messiah, 7:30 p.m. Dec. acts. Costumes are encouraged. High holiday celebration, Dec. 8, 2 and New Year’s Eve Party. Tues., Dec. 31, Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro, Yule- 6. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Tea will be offered both days, $15 per 6 p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing 8 p.m. Master slide guitarist Roy tide Spectacular. Tues., Dec. 3, 7:30 VOLUNTEER Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. www.val- person. A hearty ploughman’s lunch, Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Winter Volunteer Program Orienta- leyconcertchorale.org soup, pasties, or scones may be Ramon. www.sanramonperformin- deliver a night of contemporary blues, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. tion: The Firehouse Arts Center is Vocal Jazz Concert, Las Positas Col- purchased from the lunchroom; adult garts.com or 973-3343. Americana and roots music, followed org or 373-6800. holding its next orientation session lege jazz ensemble, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. beverages will be available at Miss Journey to Living Bethlehem, Thurs.- by a festive reception in the theater A Modern American Nutcracker, for interested volunteers for both the Main Stage Theater, Mertes Center Mattie’s Pub. Father Christmas will Mon., Dec. 12-16. Adjacent to St. lobby. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Jim Hurley adaptation. Las Positas Firehouse Theater and the Harrington for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., be on hand. For more information or Michaels School, corner of Third St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. College dance and orchestra, Dec. 7, Art Gallery. The award-winning Livermore. Tickets www.brownpaper- to pre-purchase tickets and reserve and Church St., Livermore. 6:00 to org or 373-6800. 8 p.m. Main Stage Theater, Mertes volunteer organization is currently tickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. your seat at tea, please visit www. 9:00pm. Repeats every 30 minutes. Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill accepting new volunteers ages 16 Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Winter saintbartslivermore.com. Free admission. More https://www. ON THE STAGE Dr., Livermore. Tickets www.brownpa- and over for theater positions, and 21 Concert, Noel Nouvelet. Saturday, Dublin 30th Annual Tree Lighting facebook.com/LivingBethlehem Creatures of Impulse Presents, teen pertickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. or over for gallery posts. The orienta- December 14th at 1:00 and 4:00 PM Ceremony, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Dublin journeytolivingbethlehem@gmail. improve troupe, Holiday Shorts, The Nutcracker, Valley Dance Theater tion will be held at the Firehouse at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Civic Center, After the official lighting com or 510-377-9711 Dec. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse production, full-length ballet, ac- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in 1385 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. of the tree, attendees will enjoy musi- Stories and speeches, Las Positas Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., companied by the Livermore-Amador Pleasanton, on Tuesday, December Repertoire includes classical cal entertainment while keeping a College speech department, Dec. 13, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Symphony. Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22. 10, at 7:00 p.m. Attending orienta- seasonal favorites sung in English, look-out for an appearance by a very 7 p.m. Free admission. Main Stage 931-4848. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., tion is mandatory prior to serving. For French, Latin, Spanish, Basque, special visitor from the North Pole. Theater, Mertes Center for the Arts, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org more information and to pre-register, Hebrew, German and Ukrainian, and Delicious cookies and hot chocolate 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Thomas, Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Swirl or 373-6800. contact program coordinator Jennifer less familiar ones by composers such will be served afterward. For more Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 14, Shan- on the Square, 21 So. Livermore 2013 “Handel’s Messiah Ballet,” Dec. Koch, [email protected] as Eleanor Daley, Nikolai Kachanov, information please call (925) 556- non Community Center. Three seating Ave. Presented by Shakespeare’s 14 at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. The or 925-931-4846. RSVP appreciated. Javier Busto and Bardos Lajos. 4500. www.ci.dublin.ca.us times are available at 8:30am, 9:45 Associates, Inc. Tickets $35 includes Grand Theatre, 715 Central Avenue, Audience participation. Tickets are Home for the Holidays, December 7, a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Guests will enjoy performance, tapas sampler and Tracy $20-$40, Tickets at (209) 831- CHORAL $7-$20. Children 11 and under are noon to 4 p.m. in Downtown Liver- a delicious breakfast of pancakes glass of wine. www.LivermoreShakes. 6858 or online www.atthegrand.org. Pacific Masterworks Chorus, the free (limit 2 per accompanied adult). more. Kick off the holiday shopping with syrup, sausage, fruit and juice org or 1-800-838-3006. Presented by Anastasis Ballet Com- Many Moods of Christmas featuring For information and tickets, go to season downtown and enjoy horse or coffee. Proceeds from this event Civic Arts Stage Company Presents pany. Classical ballet and excerpts Dettingen Te Deum, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Cantabella.org/tickets. drawn carriage rides, holiday perfor- directly benefit the Dublin High Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Dec. from Messiah are paired for a holiday John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Valley Concert Chorale: Winter mances and snow in Lizzie Fountain. School Irish Guard Band. Photos with 13-22, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa performance. For more information, Amarillo Road, Dublin. Adults $20, Wonderland, two performances. 7:30 Downtown Livermore Merchants will Santa will also be available. For more Rita Rd., Pleasanton, 7:30 p.m. Fri. please visit www.anastasisballet.org seniors/students $15. Tickets@ p.m. Dec. 14 Trinity Lutheran Church, be celebrating the Season with an information and to purchase tickets, and Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. www. or contact us at info@anastasisbal- PacificMasterworksChorus.org 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton and Open House! call (925) 556-4500. www.ci.dublin. Valley Concert Chorale - Sing it 3 p.m. Dec. 15, First Presbyterian Annual Holiday Sights and Sounds ca.us 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013

(Organizations wishing to run notices Dave Leddon, 913-0614. Wed., Dec. 4, in Bulletin Board, send information to PO 40 miles from San Ramon Center Park to Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Diablo Junction, Jim Conger, 876-4949. of Bulletin Board or email information to Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to [email protected]. Include name contact the leader for details on where to of organization, meeting date, time, place meet and what to bring. and theme or subject. Phone number and Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, contact person should also be included. December 7, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tri-Valley Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) YMCA, 6693 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Breakfast Christmas Holiday Boutique. Boutique includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fresh will be Sat., Dec. 7th in Pleasanton from fruit and juice. $10 per adult, $7 per child. 9am-1pm. For more information contact Bring your cameras for free photos with Valerie Fleming at Valerie@HarvestValley. Santa. For more information, call 925-263- org or 925/484-2482 ext. 121. Fund-raiser 4444 or email [email protected]. for mom2mom at Harvest Valley Church. Widowed Men and Women of Northern Holiday Boutique, Ladies Auxiliary of CA., Mexican Train event, Dec. 5, 12:30 the Fleet Reserve Association annual event p.m., RSVP by Nov. 29 to Ruby, 462-9636. will be held on Dec. 14th at the Veterans Breakfast in Livermore, Dec. 8, 11 a.m., Building located at the corner of South "L" RSVP by Dec. 5 to Bette, 510-357-7873. and 5th Streets, Livermore. The time of General meeting, birthday lunch in San the boutique is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Ramon, Dec. 15, RSVP by Dec. 7 to Marsha, p.m. The snack bar will be run by members 830-8483. Happy hour in Pleasanton, Dec. of the Los Positas College Veterans First 19, 5 p.m., RSVP by Dec. 17 to Marge, Program. All proceeds from this boutique 828-6124. Early dinner in San Ramon, Dec. Silver in Science: Tyson Beaired, Science: Gold: Staicy Robles, Math Gold Winners: Cobly Cairel, goes to help the Veterans. 31, 3 p.m., RSVP to Janet by Dec. 28 at Anthony Molleson, & Anna Willey Jasmine Padilla & Dafne Rivero Austin Statham & Sammy Flores Book Sale, Friends of the Livermore 443-3317. Library on Sunday, December 1st, from Livermore-Amador Genealogical 12:00PM - 4:00PM, rain or shine, regular Society will meet on Tuesday, December 10, monthly book sale. There will be craft 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 books, fiction and classics, children’s Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. Theme now is Ser- books, and more. Outdoor plaza of former endipity. Have you ever stumbled across an library, corner of Pacific Ave. & S. Livermore unexpected discovery about your ancestors? Ave.,Livermore. “Like” us on Facebook and Come hear about the results some of LAS receive updates about monthly book sales, members will share about their genealogical events, membership and more. searches. Visitors are always welcome. For Holiday Giving Tree, lobby of the Liver- addition information contact Pat Northam, more Police Department, located at 1110 S. Program Chairperson. Email:program@ Livermore Avenue through Friday, December L-AGS.org. 13th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Select 2013 Clothing Drive, Donations of a tag and purchase the item(s) on the tag. men’s warm clothing and blankets will go Bring the item(s) to the Police Station and to residents at Operation Dignity (veterans). place them in the large “chimney” box in Donations of business attire for women and the lobby with the tag attached. CPAAA men (on wire hangers, if possible; larger volunteers will then wrap all of the collected sizes especially needed) will go to Wardrobe gifts and donations deliver them to the for Opportunity, for job seekers re-entering recipients shortly before Christmas. Project the marketplace. Collections accepted at of the Livermore Police Department Citizen’s Unity of Tri-Valley, 9875 Dublin Canyon Rd., Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) and Castro Valley, before or after the Sunday the Livermore Police Department. Any ques- church service at 10 – 11:15 a.m., through tions about the Giving Tree Program can be Dec. 1. Or, contact Michele or Ray Day, 925- directed to Nicole Aguon. 829-1239, [email protected] for Livermore Amador Valley Garden other arrangements. Club, meeting Thursday, December 12, ABC Music Choir is beginning rehears- 6:30pm at Alisal School's multipurpose als for its holiday session. New members room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. are welcome. This choir is open to students Math Silver: Fallon Frisby, Kenji Bronze in Science: Grace Boyds, Luis Math: Bronze Winners: Staicy A potluck dinner will precede the meeting. ages 8-12. It meets Wednesday evenings Torres, & Alyssa Seibel Robles, Kaleigh Bolar & Diana Dan Baldwin,who earned degrees in enology at ABC Music (2156 First St., Downtown Ramsell & Edwin Zabala and viticulture will discuss "Growing Grapes Livermore). No experience is necessary and Godinez for the Home Gardener." He is a lecturer, there are no auditions. For more info, call wine tour director, and producer of San ABC Music at 925-443-1244 or email the Francisco Bay Wine. A white elephant choir director: [email protected]. sale of slightly used Christmas items will Birthright of Livermore needs volun- be held. Visitors are welcome. For more teers: Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Service Middle School Students Compete in information call Bev at 925-485-7812. in Livermore is looking for substitute office Democratic Clubs Annual Seasonal volunteers, board members, computer tech Party & Potluck, 6:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14. and website assistance. A grant writer, a Academic Olympics Sponsored by several clubs, this is an op- CPA to review the books annually & assist portunity to meet elected officials and can- with tax forms, a fund-raising chairman, didates as well as other Democrats. IBEW publicity/advertising chairman and an On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Junction K-8 ence. The events were run as group competitions, where 595 Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. administrative secretary are also needed. Understanding Medicare Options, Office is open M-Tu-W-F, 10 am-2 pm and School held the Academic Olympics 5th grade for neigh- teams worked together to answer questions based on the Dec. 13, 1 p.m. California's Coordinated Th eve. 6-9 pm. To discuss a variety of borhood schools. The event runs from 3 pm- 5pm. standards curriculum. The goal of the event was not only Care Initiative; presented by Kelly Harp, volunteer opportunities please call John M. continuing education coordinator. Robert Kupski evenings at 606-8230 (or Thursday The Academic Olympics 5 event is an opportunity to to celebrate academia, but also to bring together students Livermore Community Center, 4444 East evenings 6-9 pm at Birthright office recognize and celebrate outstanding academic achieve- in neighboring schools to work together for competition, Ave., Livermore. 373-5700 for reservations. 449-5887). Birthright offers free pregnancy Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring tests, guidance, adoption and medical ment for 5th graders in each of the neighborhood schools: and meet peers from another school, many of whom will Club, Fri., Nov. 29, 25-35 miles, meet referrals, baby and maternity clothing, and Junction K-8, Rancho Las Positas, and Marilyn Ave. 9:30 a.m. Central Park in San Ramon, Gail more. Those in need of services, please be classmates next year as 6th graders. Blanco, 872-1001. Sat., Nov. 30, 50 miles visit the Livermore office at 1520 Catalina Parents and staff work together to plan, fund and produce Each student received a participation certificate. The from Livermore to the Central Valley and Ct., or call (925) 449-5887 during business Bethany Reservoir, meet 9 a.m. at old PW hours. The 1-800-550-4900 Hotline number the Olympics. top three teams for math and science received gold, silver Market on Vasco Rd., Brahim Satoutah, is staffed 24 hours a day. Please see our Teams, consisting of one student from each school, or bronze medals. [email protected]. Sun., Dec. 1, website at www.birthright.org for more modification of usual Moraga Loop with information. All Birthright services are free competed in one of two competitions in math or sci- start at San Ramon Center Park, 9 a.m., and confidential. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 11

Tri-Valley CAREs’ 30th Anniversary "B." Small voluntary donations to help with for security purposes. To submit a name Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Pathway Community Church, 6533 services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am Party: Tuesday, December 10, 5:30 pm. meeting and outreach costs are appreci- and address, inquire about donations or more. Information, 447-8840. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship (High Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. ated. For further information reach Katie helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Days as announced. For information, call At this free event, the organization will Strube at [email protected]. email [email protected] or call 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 adult programs. Biblically based practical msg. center at 925/906-9561. celebrate 30 years of accomplishment and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open 925 443-7620 for more information and the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. messages, nondenominational. All are Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino will debut a short documentary film about to new and established residents of the calendar of events. adult Bible study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtri- Tri-Valley Valley CAREs. There will be food Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Vet- worship (informal). For information, call org (925) 829-4793. valley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. and drinks, music, and great company. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon erans of Foreign Wars, all military branches, 925-447-1246. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Well Community Outreach Center Everyone is invited. Tri-Valley CAREs works on the second Wednesday of the month, to join the group. Any age veteran welcome Asbury United Methodist Church, S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship ministry provides meats, canned and dry to strengthen global security by stopping the Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, to meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only development of new nuclear weapons in the family activities, and monthly adult socials. 522 South L St., Livermore. Camaraderie, Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Bible Basics Class, which explores the available prior to the start of the school US and promoting the elimination of nuclear Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit support, connections, advocacy, distinction Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 year). Those with an immediate need or weapons globally. www.PleasantonNewcomers.com and community service. Meetings on the Saturdays at 6 p.m. 5860 Las Positas Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email who would like to donate nonperishable Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- Beginners Internet and e-mail class- 1st Monday begin at 7:30 p.m. and on the Road, Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. [email protected] for more info. food items, please call the office at (925) ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednes- es, Free classes for absolute beginners who 3rd Monday at 8 p.m. Information, call calvarylivermore.org. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 479-1414 to begin the process. Wednesday days 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal have never clicked a mouse, used e-mail, 455-5039. St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not or surfed the net. Learn the basics in a non- Pleasanton Military Families is a North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment affiliated with the church. Information at judgmental atmosphere. Learn to keep in Pleasanton based support group for those on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service only. The Outreach Center will be open every www.dbsalliance.org/pleasanton or contact touch with loved ones and access internet who have a loved one serving in the Military. Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. sites all around the world. Pleasanton The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday Unity of Tri-Valley Church - Sunday and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be Crab Feed, benefit for St. Michael's/ Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Tuesday and Tuesday of each month to share concerns, at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. on a first come first serve basis between St. Charles CYO basketball. Sat., Jan. 25, Thursday mornings. Four one-hour classes fears, and to celebrate the joys that are p.m. 449-3824. Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindberg Ave., in each series. Registration is required, as experienced. There is no better support United Christian Church, celebrating choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 Livermore. Livermore, 6 p.m. to midnight. All you can space is limited. Ask at the Reference Desk than being surrounded by others who know 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, an eat crab or chicken, pasta, salad, bread. or call 925-931-3400, extension 4. Library what you are going through. Three times per at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, informal gathering to discuss ideas, 10:45 Raffle prizes. Tickets $40, at www.smsccyo. programs are free and open to everyone. year, the group collect supplies and sends morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. a.m. at Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro org. Additional information at njfromindy@ An ongoing program. Call Merry Luskin at care packages to the troops. Please contact on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Valley. The topic is “What will happen to yahoo.com or 216-2519. 925/931-3400 for information. [email protected] for the location of community is welcome. United CC is an North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Jews in the United States over the next 25 Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Since our Community Resources for Indepen- the next meeting. Open and Affirming ministry. 449-6820 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Years?” Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat is involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan began dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Livermore Military Families, a support Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 an activity of the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 12 years ago, almost 7,000 American men people with disabilities and supports them group for families in Livermore who have a non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday a Secular Humanistic Jewish commu- and women have been killed, as well as to live independently and participate in their loved one serving in the Military, is intended school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary nity, but is open to the entire community. hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, community for as long as they are willing to be a safe place for family members to a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. aged children go to Kid’s Church following (Non-members are asked to donate $5 per including children. Many of us feel that it is and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in come and share their experiences and Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 session.) Further sessions are scheduled time to bring our troops home. Additionally, Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide concerns with others who understand what Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all for December 15, January 5 and February 2 we oppose involvement in Syria except to information and referrals and provide they are going through. All family members services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in with topics to be announced. For informa- provide humanitarian aid. Those who want community education at senior centers and are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. tion, please contact (925) 240-5612. peace, not war, are invited to join vigils the affordable housing complexes to residents on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the org/ All are welcome. Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Healing journey after death of a second Wednesday of each month in front of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Livermore Veterans Memorial Building, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday Ser- loved one. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, of the Museum on Main, 603 Main Street in office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, 522 South L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all vices at 9:00 and 10:30 am. Prayers for the 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. Second downtown Pleasanton, at 7 PM. Please call Livermore 94550 and can be reached by p.m. For more information please call Tami ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Chil- Philippines Dec. 8 at 7:00 pm; Christmas and fourth Thursday evenings at 7:30 (925) 462-7495 with questions. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email livermore- dren’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible Sunday with orchestra Dec. 22; Christmas p.m. December 12 and 26, 2013, January Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, 1362 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ militaryfamilies@yahoo. study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory Eve Dec. 24, 5:00pm (families), 7:30pm 9 and 23. February 13 and 27, 2014. No Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Monday- cril-online.org. All services are free. prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call & 9:00pm (traditional). All welcome, Rev. pre-registration is necessary. These ses- Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Last Friday of Assistance League® of Amador Valley RELIGION office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. Heather Leslie Hammer, Pastor. www. sions are open to all, regardless of religious every month 50% off most of the store invites all visitors to join this group of First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221 (across from affiliation. Please call Mary Hagerty at sale. Shepherd's Gate Holiday Food and Toy volunteers, reaching out to those in need Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and the aquatic center). 925-846-5377 for more information. Drive 2013. For more information visit www. in the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- Christmas Nativity Displays, Sun., Dec. shepgate.org/holiday Regular meetings are held on the third Service in the Sanctuary and children’s all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. 8, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Catholic Community of Mini cheer camp, presented by Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the program. For more information www.fpcl.us 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult blended with choir and band. Childcare Pleasanton (CCOP) at St. Elizabeth Seton Foothill High School back-to-back national Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For or 925-447-2078. Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for offered for infants through age 6 and Chapel, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasan- champions. Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 1:30 more information, go to www.amadorvalley. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut youth, and children's choir for kids. Child children start in the worship service. 10:40 ton. Sponsored by The Italian Catholic p.m. in the Foothill High small gym, 4375 assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at care during all events. 447-1848, www. a.m. contemporary worship led by a band. Federation Branch 285 and The Diversity Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. Open to students [email protected], or call 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages trinitylivermore.org. Sunday school for children and middle- Committee of CCOP. The public is invited to K-6; $50 includes camp, lunch, certificate (925) 461-6401. at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org stop by and view the displays. and a t-shirt. Performance for parents at 1 Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy worship service. AWANA children's program Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following 925-846-4436. Prayer service for victims of Typhoon p.m. Information contact Deanna Sanchez, Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Haiyan, at Lynnewood United Methodist [email protected] or Kim DeJoy, of the month at 10 a.m. in the second Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Church December 8 at 7:00 pm, at 4444 head coach, at kdejoyfhscheer@comcast. floor conference room at Heritage Estates Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco La Scola at 447-9800. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925- Black Avenue, Pleasanton. The community net. Retirement Community. The address is 900 Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org is invited to listen to music, light candles, Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- and pray for family and friends they may Daughters of the American Revolution, Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 at 10 a.m. For details please see www. ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, know of or wish to be in solidarity with in meets the first Saturday of the month Lee Parlett 292-9280. Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Information stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. the Philippine Islands. A freewill offering through May at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental 931-1055. (831) 278-1916. Services at 10:00 a.m. will go to the United Methodist Committee Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore. Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 on Relief, now in the Philippines bringing Members are descendants of patriots of Support Group is a twice-a-month parent the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 food and supplies to people in need. For the American Revolution. DAR is dedicated support group for parents with children tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or more information about the church, go to to preserving American history, promoting to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 call 447-2351. www.lynnewood.org or call 925 846-0221 patriotism and securing America's future having bipolar or other mood disorders. EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. All are most welcome to come and St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church and ask for the pastor, Rev. Heather Leslie through patriotism and better education. For It meets First and third Tuesdays of each First Church of Christ, Scientist, worship with us. For more information call (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 Hammer. Or to donate to Philippine relief, go information contact [email protected] month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. the church office 925-462-4802. Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday to www.umcor.org. or 784-1935. Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Arthritis/Chronic Pain Support Group, Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Asbury Methodist drop-in, no registration required and is free. and reading room are located at Third and Sunday Services: Contemplative Eucharist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Choral Information, contact Barbara 503-449- by e-mail: [email protected] open to the public, features books, CDs and Eucharist with choir 10:30 a.m.; child care 3861, or email [email protected]. Free will Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All magazines for sale. For information, call for children under 5 available at 10:30 donations accepted toward room rent. Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military (925) 447-2946. service. Bereaved Mothers' Network of the Tri- support organization based in Livermore. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 Valley, offering support, understanding and S.A.M. has been in operation since January royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service East Avenue, Livermore, worship service compassion to mothers who have suffered 2004. It is dedicated to the continued at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are wel- 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 the loss (past or present) of a precious support of deployed troops. Preparation of provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday come. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) child. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental comfort packages takes place every other of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Little Brown Church, United Church (925) 454-1974 environment. Monthly meeting held at 7 P.M. week - all year long. Providing morale program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 www.neptune-society.com on the first Tuesday of the month. Livermore support for those deployed. All information call 447-6282. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Civic Center Library in Community Room provided is confidential and is not shared Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823

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Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced Two high school seniors announced at the school's of a live audience. Instead, Corazon, Foster-a-Dream, to provide him with the help have been selected by the graduation ceremony in they will embrace the world American Cancer Society, he needed.” Community of Character June 2014. and proudly let their voices and Shakespeare’s Associ- Diane has been involved Coalition as recipients of Alice Deng was born in be heard.” ates. . . with Girl Scouts for 12 the 2014 Juanita Haugen Oakland and attended el- In recognition of the “Imagine not having a years, earning the highest Memorial Scholarship. Ap- ementary school there. After success of RSVP Speech, home! Corazon is an orga- honor – Silver Award – by plicants were required to ex- her family moved to Pleas- Alice was inducted into nization that builds houses organizing parties to deco- plain how their actions have anton, Alice realized that the Alameda County Wom- in Tijuana for homeless rate over 100 pillow cases reflected any or all of the lacking the ability to speak en’s Hall of Fame this year. families. I participated in for foster children. At Foot- Chocolatier six characteristics adopted up in public was a great hin- Her other activities have two builds and fell in love hill High School, she has by the Pleasanton school drance . As she took steps to included leadership roles with Corazon and the people served as junior and senior Earns district, city government, gain confidence as a speaker, in her school’s chapters of Tijuana. Sadly, because class president. Diane repre- and chamber of commerce: she decided she could help of California Scholastic of the drug cartel many 13 Medals compassion, honesty, re- others. She has co-founded Federation (honor society), Americans are fearful of sented her school as a cheer- spect, responsibility, integ- RSVP Speech Campaign, a DECA (international busi- going to Mexico. The num- leader, four years on game Livermore local organic rity, and self-discipline. non-profit organization that ness organization), and the ber of Corazon builds has squad, two on competition chocolatier Mary Drobshoff The scholarship was cre- already has spread beyond marching band. Alice has decreased significantly. The squad, and three as captain. won 13 medals at the San ated to honor the memory of Pleasanton to other cities, volunteered over 500 hours, truth is, the neighborhoods She also was a member of Francisco Luxury Chocolate Juanita Hagen, founder of including Berkeley and San including at Open Heart we support are too poor for National Charity League Salon held on November 10, the coalition, who died in Leandro. Kitchen, American Red drugs, and the only danger for six years, helping with 2013 at Fort Mason. 2007 due to cancer. Hau- “We train high school Cross, Museum On Main, comes from being on a con- organizations such as the Cocoa Vida takes gold gen was a former president youth to teach public speak- and Shepard’s Gate Shelter struction site. Shakespeare Festival, Spe- for Best organic/Fair Trade not only of the local school ing skills in their own com- for Battered Women and “When I was 15, I de- cial Olympics, and Relay and Best Product Award, board, but also of the Cali- munities,” explained Alice. Children. She serves on the cided to organize a build for Life (American Cancer and, seven silver including fornia School Boards As- “Through our presentations, Tri-Valley/Eden Township through my church. I got Society). Best Truffle, Most luxuri- sociation. Each of the local interactive discussions, grip- Youth Community Court the approval, recruited 50 For more information ous chocolate experience, high schools’ graduating ping games, and one one- and is past president of volunteers, facilitated meet- about how individuals, or- Top Toffee and Best Cara- classes is eligible for one of on-one lectures, we aim to the Oakland Youth Energy ings, and organized trans- ganizations, and businesses mels. Visit the Cocoa Vida’s the annual cash awards. demystify the process of Awareness Council. portation, food, and hotels. can become involved in Facebook site https://www. From Amador Valley speech deliverance, crack- Diane Hadley developed At the end of the weekend, the Community of Charac- facebook.com/pages/Cocoa- High School’s Class of 2014, ing one code at a time. I her leadership skills through I was able to hand house ter Coalition, visit www. Vida/183064008399401 for Alice Deng was selected as hope that, through our ef- a number of organizations. keys to a father – a man who CommunityOfCharacter. a full list of awards. the scholarship winner. She forts, the members of the “Through church, National works and takes care of his org. The annual fund-raiser Mary owner and master is the daughter of Tony and youngest generation of our Charity league, and Girl family but needed some help is a spring luncheon, open to chocolatier of Cocoa Vida Janet. The Foothill High community will one day Scouts, I have had the op- building a home. It felt great the community. began perfecting her hand- School scholarship recipient find themselves confident portunity to volunteer for is Diane Hadley, daughter and resourceful. One day, more than 30 different made luxurious confections of Bing and Laura. As in they will not be scared to charities and community 30 years ago as a single past years, the Village High scale the stairs to a stage or organizations,” wrote Diane. mother concerned about the School recipient will be be at a loss for words in front “My favorites have been impact of refined sugars on her three children. Cocoa Vida gourmet chocolates, Air Force Airman An- Unity of Tri-Valley Introduces New Minister thony Bruner (pictured at cakes, cupcakes, and confec- tions are lovingly made with Unity of Tri-Valley, lo- Rev. Karen is the founder tified Spiritual Intelligence left) graduated from basic premium natural and organic cated in Castro Valley and of an online transdenomina- (SQ21) Coach. military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San ingredients. Dublin, recently welcomed tional ministry called Unity Rev. Karen enjoys mov- Antonio, Texas. Cocoa Vida’s chocolates Rev. Karen Epps as the Global Heart. Her passion ies, running, hiking, cook- The airman completed and confections help sup- an intensive, eight-week new minister. Rev. Karen, and vision is to create a ing, being "Hunni" to her port small family farms that as she likes to be called, platform where people can grandkids, and close friend- program that included train- ing in military discipline and practice sustainable farming was ordained in June 2005 connect in spiritual com- ships. studies, Air Force core values, methods (no use of pesti- by Unity Worldwide Min- munity regardless of their Unity of Tri-Valley was physical fitness, and basic cides, herbicides or harmful istries. She has served at time zone or location. She founded, as Tri-Valley Unity warfare principles and skills. practices) that protect our Unity on the Bay in Miami, has a Bachelors Degree in Church, in 1994 and is part Bruner is the son of Jose- earth and wild life. phine Willior of Livermore. Unity of Dallas in Texas, Business Management, a of Unity Worldwide Min- For information send an and most recently at Unity Masters Degree in Integral istries. He is a 2011 graduate of Granada High School, Liver- email to mary@cocoavida. of Beaverton in Oregon. Theory in 2010, and is a Cer- more. com