Congressman Swalwell Declares Candidacy for President in 2020 Congressman Eric Swalwell Announced His Candidacy Monday Night Remove Weapons of War Once and for All

Thursday, APRIL 11, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 15 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVINg DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEaSaNtON, SUNOL Congressman Swalwell Declares Candidacy For President in 2020 Congressman Eric Swalwell announced his candidacy Monday night remove weapons of war once and for all. He declares, "I’m the only on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He is the 18th Democrat candidate calling for a mandatory national ban and buyback of military- declaring a run for President in 2020. style semiautomatic assault weapons." See Inside Section A The announcement kicks off a 10-day national sweep with events An Iowa native, Swalwell is serving his fourth term representing planned in Florida, Iowa, South Carolina, California, Nevada, and New the 15th Congressional District, which incudes Dublin, Livermore and Section A is filled with Hampshire. Locally, a kickoff rally will be held April 14 at 2 p.m. at Pleasanton. information about arts, people, Dublin High School, 8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin. “I’ve been in Congress for six years. I see an America in quicksand, entertainment and special events. Last Tuesday, Swalwell made his first stop in Florida, where he held making zero progress on anything that matters. I hear from school chil - There are education stories, a a Town Hall to End Gun Violence with Parkland-area families. Gun dren who are learning in fear because too many lawmakers love their variety of features, and the arts violence has been one of his issues. He supports universal background guns more than they love our kids,” Swalwell said. “We can no longer and entertainment and checks for all gun and ammunition purchases. He states that this action count on the same old people to solve the same old problems. Nothing bulletin board. would do more to take guns away from domestic abusers, and would (See SWALWELL, page 2) Isabel Neighborhood Sbranti Named Council Trustee on Looks to College Board Revive Plan The Chabot-Las Positas Com- By Bruce Gach munity College District Board of At the April 8 Livermore City Trustees has appointed Tim Sbranti Council meeting, an update of the as the new trustee from Area 5, Isabel Neighborhood Plan and Val- which includes the cities of Dublin, ley Link was presented. At the con- Pleasanton and Sunol. clusion of the discussion, council Sbranti of Dublin will replace unanimously voted authorization for Carlo Vecchiarelli, who retired in staff to update the Environmental February. Sbranti will serve as an Impact Report (EIR) for the Isabel appointed member of the Board Neighborhood Specific Plan, and until the next regularly scheduled directed staff to return at a later date election for governing board mem- with the documents necessary to bers in November 2020. consider readopting the plan. Public speakers weighed in for The Board of Trustees is re- and against steps that would lead sponsible for the governance of to approval of the Isabel Neighbor- Chabot College in Hayward and hood Plan. Las Positas College in Livermore. The plan was adopted by the Sbranti has devoted his life to council last May. Its implementa- public service both as an education was contingent on the extension tor and elected official. He is an of full BART to Livermore. When educator with the Dublin Unified BART failed to move forward with School District, a statewide leader the extension, the council voted to United States Representative Eric Swalwell greets attendees of Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. in education, and currently serves retract the approval of the plan. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) on the Board of the California The projected cost of BART to Collaborative for Educational (See ISABEL, page 12) (See TRUSTEE, page 2) Dublin’s Five-Year CIP to Include Dublin Blvd. Extension SB 50 Draws At its April 2nd meeting, the regional transportation relief for cost of the road within unincorpo- funds, Dublin city staff explained Dublin City Council considered gridlocked I-580 freeway com- rated Alameda County between that the city would be seeking an updates to its 2018-2023 Five-Year muters. the cities of Dublin and Livermore. EPA environmental clearance. Opposition Capital Improvement Program Councilmember Arun Goel Livermore would cover the Once a CEQA environmental (CIP), adopted in fiscal year 2018- emphasized that this investment remaining cost of developing the document were approved, the 2019. The five-year plan includes constituted the type of seed fund- road estimated to be $147 million. project would move to the Alam- And Support about $13.9 million in funding to ing that would be normal for Livermore would fund the project eda County Transportation Com- SB 50, a controversial housing be spent through 2020-2021 for attracting regional and federal within its city boundaries, as well mission for final design, given the measure, cleared the State Senate the design and development of matching funds. The total project as the other half of the develop- project’s regional emphasis. Housing Committee on April 2. a 1.5-mile extension of Dublin cost of $97 million for the exten- ment cost within the unincorpo- Plans for the extension include Tri-Valley cities have all voiced Boulevard from Fallon Road in sion reflects Dublin’s anticipated rated county area. four to six travel lanes, bike lanes, Dublin to North Canyon Parkway responsibility. It covers the cost The County has not expressed a class one trail, sidewalk, traffic opposition to what they see as an in Livermore. of the extension within the Dublin interest in funding the extension. attempt to erode local control over The extension would provide city limits, as well as about half the To better compete for federal (See EXTENSION, page 2) development. San Francisco has made a move to register its opposition to the bill. Sandia Citizen Schools Encourage Interest in Science The San Francisco Government By Carol Graham Audit and Oversight Committee voted 2-1 to send a resolution op- Adriana Del Cid was thrilled the airplane demo sheet,” said Del took place at Sandia National was energetic as students were posing SB50 to the full San Fran- to hear the children participating Sid, community relations intern Laboratories in Livermore on the eager to learn what Sandians do on cisco Board of Supervisors. in Sandia National Laboratories’ at Sandia and event co-organizer. afternoon of April 4. Around 35 a regular basis, and excited to start first-ever Citizen Schools event “Hearing this highlights the im- students from Oakland and San the activities at the event.” The bill, introduced by Senator talking about sharing their new portance of having outreach events Jose participated. Two lab tours took place in the Scott Wiener from San Francisco, knowledge with siblings and and field trips for students because “The purpose was for Sandia Combustion Research Facility: the aims to prevent local zoning laws friends. it not only impacts the students at- to host a STEM career exploration Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Lab from blocking housing construc- “It was super exciting to hear tending, but also has the power to event to expose the students from Tour, led by Mark Musculus; and tion near public transit and job students express their intentions of reach others in their lives to spark underserved communities in the the Ultrafast Laser Diagnostics centers. The legislation would sharing their experiences. I heard their curiosity in STEM (science, Bay Area to real-life STEM ca- Lab Tour, led by Chris Kliewer. keep cities from restricting den- one student looking forward to technology, engineering and math- reers at a national laboratory,” said Two hands-on STEM dem- sity within a half-mile of a rail showing her younger brother how ematics).” Sandia Communications Specialist onstrations were: a 3D Printing station and a quarter-mile of a to make a paper airplane using The Citizen Schools event Michael Padilla. “The atmosphere (See SANDIA, page 3) (See SB 50, page 4) Certification of Stroke Care Center Sought Stanford Health Care – Val- Donations from the community leyCare submitted its application have provided funding for new, for certification of its stroke care cutting-edge equipment; training center to the Joint Commission, the for front-line clinical staff mem- certifying entity. bers and Hospital employees; Shaké Sulikyan, Executive the addition of key roles to the Director, ValleyCare Charitable Stanford Health Care – Valley- Foundation, stated, "We are wait- Care team; the implementation of ing for information on a certi- new care and transfer protocols; fication visit." She expects the and the launch of TeleNeurology visit to happen within the next and stroke-response procedures. two months. Since its launch on December The certification recognizes 17, TeleNeurology treatment has programs that make exceptional been provided for 40 patients who efforts to foster better outcomes for either walked into the Emergency stroke patients. When the certifica - Department or were inpatients. tion is complete, ambulances will Sulikyan says that donations be able to drive patients to Val- have financed inpatient and acute The Foothill Falcons Varsity Softball team took first place in the Livermore High Softball 25th Annual leyCare instead of Eden Hospital care. However, more are still Tournament the “Stampede,” beating Sheldon High in a championship game 1 to 0. The event was in Castro Valley or John Muir in needed to fill the gap in rehabilita- dedicated to the memory of one of the co-founders, Marilyn Foscalina. She and her husband former Walnut Creek. (See STROKE, page 8) LHS softball coach Charlie started the 3-day tournament as a way to raise funds for team equipment and supplies. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK BLACK BART INSIDE Black Bart will only try to rob you of your love! He has so much love to give that his heart is enlarged and requires daily medication. Black Bart is affectionate and easy-going; he was fostered with a young child and seems to get along with just MAIN SECTION about anybody – especially someone who wants to give him a forever home! Black Obituaries ...... 9 Bart will likely be on medication for life, but can still have a good quality of life. He Classifieds...... 10 SECTION A should have a low-stress, low-activity lifestyle to ensure his heart doesn’t have to work too hard. Meet Black Bart at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Editorial ...... 4 Art & Entertainment ...... 8 Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Visit valleyhumane. Mailbox ...... 4 Bulletin Board ...... 10 org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Sports ...... 7 Milestones ...... 12 Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/C. Lehrer 2 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019 EXTENSION (Continued from first page) signals, landscaped raised Cultural Arts Center Part median islands, bus stops, of General Improvements and city street utilities. The The updated CIP identi- design and development fies $163 million in project phase funding outlined in costs over its five-year pe- the five-year CIP covers the riod. 45% of the projects cost of conducting the envi- are street improvements, ronmental review, prelimi- 33% for parks, and 22% nary engineering, design, for general improvements. and construction. Included is $5.2 million of Funding for the project HVAC and roof replacement would come from Traffic for the City Hall and Police Impact Fees, Measure BB Services Building, and $2.5 Grants, and State Senate million replacement of the Bill 1 funds. Dublin would city’s enterprise resource be spending approximately planning financial system. $82.5 million on its portion The library tenant improve- of the project after the five- ment project would com- year CIP window. plete 5,150 square-feet of Precise roadway align- currently unoccupied space ment would be completed within the library building at in the Summer of 2019. The a cost of $1.7 million. Site final cost allocation for each improvements to Dublin’s city would be considered Public Safety complex, in- by the councils once the cluding the demolition of alignment is set. The costs two buildings, reconstruc- covered by each governing tion of one building, and body will be defined by a renovation of another build- Cooperative Agreement. ing, would cost $2 million. (See EXTENSION, page 10)

NEW ON THE MARKET Maisie Rozelle meets a new acquaintance at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) IN SOUTH LIVERMORE

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Excellence (CCEE). As of its most transformative in education, government Mayor for the City of Dub- years. He served as the Dis- at the local, state and fed- lin (2008-2014), he helped trict Director/Deputy Chief eral level, knowledge of our guide the City through some of Staff for Congressman community, and he will be a Eric Swalwell, and contin- great addition to our Board ues his local civic engage- and the District." ment as a board member on Sbranti will fulfill the various non-profit organiza- responsibilities of a Trustee, SATURDAY tions, including co-chair for including attending all board the Education and Work- meetings and some college force Development Com- events, studying agendas MAY 4 mittee for Innovation Tri- and issues and participating Valley Leadership Group. fully in the governance of 10am - 3pm "We had six excellent the District. candidates who are devoted He was appointed fol- to their community and we lowing a process that in- thank them for their interest cluded a review of applica- This day is to honor the 50th in serving the District," said tions and interviews with anniversary of the Apollo Edralin "Ed" Maduli, presi- the current Board. Sbranti Tim Sbranti, former Mayor dent of the Board of Trust- will be sworn in and be- Moon landing. NASA Ames of Dublin, will serve as an ees. "We are pleased with gin service at the regularly will lead hands-on interactive the selection of Mr. Sbranti. scheduled board meeting, appointed member of the science experiments for all CLPCCD Board of Trustees As a lifelong public servant, at Las Positas College, on until November, 2020. he has extensive experience April 16, 2019. to enjoy. Those who attend will learn about exciting developments in arts and SWALWELL technology and how STEAM (Continued from first page) plays an increasing role will change until we have a Modernization and Readi- urgent crisis threatening in diverse fields such as leader who is willing to go ness Subcommittee of the our environment, economy, big on the issues, be bold House Permanent Select and future,” said Swalwell. agriculture and virtual reality. with solutions, and do good Committee on Intelligence; “With bold investment in in governing.” and a member of the House renewable and energy effi- PRESENTED BY He told Colbert, "I'm Judiciary Committee. cient technologies, America ready to solve problems. I've He told George Stepha- can lead the way in secur- done a lot. I can do more." nopoulos that as a member ing a greener, cleaner, and In a press release, he of the intelligence commit- more prosperous future. commented, “So we will tee, he is knowledgeable But squandering taxpayer go big, be bold, do good, to about threats from inside dollars on a manufactured bring the promise of Amer- and outside of the country. crisis at the border, as the ica to all Americans. The He’s the eldest of four President’s budget proposal THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS promise is a simple one: if sons of a retired police of- would do, simply short- you work hard, your blood, ficer and a senior adminis- changes our future.” sweat, and tears should add trative assistant, the first in The Department of En- up to you doing better for his family to go to college, ergy’s Office of Energy yourself and dreaming big- and a former prosecutor and Efficiency and Renewable ger for your kids. That’s why city councilman. He and his Energy's (EERE) research, I’m running for President.” wife, Brittany, have a son, development, and deploy- He talked with George Nelson, and a daughter, ment programs focus on Stephanopoulos on Good Cricket. renewable electricity gen- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Morning America, noting Prior to election to Con- eration and sustainable that he understands what gress, he served as Mayor of transportation, as well as Livermore Science & Society Center families are going through. Dublin. He defeated long- energy-saving homes, build- The Independent | Bits Bytes & Pixels He grew up in a family liv- time Congressman Pete ings, and manufacturing. Sandia National Laboratories | Joya Yoga ing paycheck to paycheck. Stark to gain his seat in the President Trump has He still owes just under House. proposed cutting EERE’s $100,000 in student loans. ENERGY EFFICIENCY funding from $2.379 billion Event is FREE | Register TODAY Swalwell, 38, is co-chair Recently, Swalwell in fiscal year (FY) 2019 to of the House Democratic led 140 of his House col- $696 million in FY 2020 – a Steering and Policy Com- leagues in opposing Presi- 70 percent reduction. LVPAC.ORG/INNOVATION mittee; founder and chair- dent Trump’s proposal to For more information man emeritus of Future Fo- cut America’s investment about Eric Swalwell’s back- [email protected] | 925.583.2312 rum, House Democrats’ mil- in energy efficiency and ground and platform go to lennial engagement group; renewable energy. EricSwalwell.com. Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore chairman of the Intelligence “Climate change is an APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 3 SANDIA County’s Stone Soup (Continued from first page) CLEAN, RESTORATION Food Drive Helps to & PROTECT STONE FLOORS Eliminate Hunger & COUNTERTOPS Stone Soup is Alameda nutritious food items. Granite • Marble County's annual competi- This was Alameda Coun- • tion in which County de- ty's 6th annual Stone Soup Slate Limestone partments strive to best Food Drive, but 2019 marks Travertine • Flagstone each other in raising food the first time the effort has Tile & Grout Cleaning, donations for the Alameda taken place outside the end- Re-Finish, Polish & Seal County Community Food of-the-year holiday season. Bank, and in building in- The timing was changed FREE QUOTE spired displays to capture because the Food Bank Natural public attention about hun- typically finds it difficult Stone Care ger in the community. to provide food for hungry & Restoration At 11 a.m. Tuesday, the residents during the first 408.685.8444 County Board of Supervi- months of the year, after 925.384.2525 sors judged the entries of receiving an annual surge www.naturalstone.care 16 employee teams that con- of donations during the Text or Call structed creative public dis- holidays. plays focused on the themes of hunger and helping others Middle-school students participated in hands-on demonstrations and took tours at with boxes, cans and sacks OPEN HOUSE!! Sandia National Laboratories’ first-ever Citizen Schools event on April 4. (Photo - of non-perishable food items SAT & SUN 1PM - 4 PM Dino Vournas) donated by County workers. The Stone Soup effort is central to Alameda County's Activity, led by Holly Go- ally, including things like ro- empowerment and of being quest to eliminate poverty thard; and a Paper Airplane botics camp, music lessons fully capable of obtaining and hunger, one of six pri- Design Demo, led by Raheel and academic tutoring. This an education in any field mary goals of the long-term Mahmood. year, Citizen Schools will they dream of,” said Del Strategic Vision known as “The most common ques- serve more than 100,000 Cid. “As a student myself, Alameda County Vision John Boehrer tion asked by students was, students in 28 communities I can testify that events like 2026. ‘What’s the biggest or cool- nationwide to promote equal this truly make a difference REALTOR® 822 Curlew Rd., Livermore County employees do- 925.640.7474 Charming 2BD/1BA~1,012 Sq. Ft. est thing you’ve done at your opportunity for all. in motivating students to nated more than eight tons Cal DRE #00959167 job?’” Del Cid said. “The “Sandia also sponsors feel capable of taking on of Living Space. Great Location. of food and more than Accord Comes with Sideyard Access$659,950 answers from each volunteer Family Science Nights, in challenging fields of study $13,000 cash to the Food varied, but followed a com- conjunction with the Liver- that may otherwise feel im- Bank in this year's Stone Call 925.640.7474 | email: [email protected] mon theme of appreciating more Valley Education possible without the proper Soup Food Drive. That cash the versatility of their jobs Foundation, each Wednes- motivation and personal figure equates to nearly and the positive impact each day throughout the school examples in their everyday $100,000 worth of food for project they work on has on year at elementary schools lives.” residents struggling with Watch Binny’s Latest Video: the security and quality of around the greater Tri- To learn more, visit food insecurity, because the life for individuals.” Valley area,” Padilla said. www.sandia.gov, and www. food bank can convert every Tips on Your Fridge Cleanout! In addition, the event in- “Sandia sponsors Family citizenschools.org. $1 donated into $7 worth of cluded a $15,000 check pre- STEAM (STEM plus Arts) sentation from Sandia Lab nights as well, managed Director Dori Elis to Citizen through Scientific Adven- Schools Executive Direc- tures for Girls in Oakland tor Maria Drake. Citizen and Emeryville. Addition- Schools was a recipient of ally, Sandia participates in Sandia’s 2019 educational Lawrence Livermore Na- success grant. tional Laboratory’s STEM Citizen Schools is a days, and various STEM national organization that fairs and events around the partners with public mid- East Bay.” dle schools in low-income The Citizen Schools communities to provide event at Sandia was orga- an expanded learning day nized by Community Rela- rich with opportunities. Its tion Officer Kayla Norris, LivermoreRecycles.org mission is to reduce the op- with a team of Sandian en- portunity gap in education; gineers who volunteered to lower-income students miss participate in the activities. out on the almost $8,000 “I am hopeful that stu- students in upper-income dents take away feelings families benefit from annu- of worth and a sense of 4 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019

SB 50 EDITORIAL (Continued from first page) high-frequency bus stop. It actually expand the bill's among the organizations portation experts, charitable also raises height limits to overreach across the state, from across California that foundations and elected 85 Years of Parks roughly four stories within a even as more people start have united to support the officials. The 18-month half-mile of fixed-rail stops to understand its dangerous entire Three P agenda to long process that produced And Open Space and about five stories within impacts,” states Rene Moya, squarely tackle the state’s the CASA Compact was a quarter-mile of them. Director of Housing Is A housing emergency. convened by Metropolitan The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Pleasanton has been par- Human Right. “The afford- “The ‘Three P’s’ ap- Transportation Commis- is celebrating its 85th anniversary. ticularly vocal in opposing able housing requirements proach means working to- sion and the Association Special events and programs are planned to SB 50. With two BART are woefully inadequate, as gether to deliver more hous- of Bay Area Governments, mark the milestone, including Free Park Fridays stations, an ACE commuter are the tenant protections." ing, while guarding against bringing together Bay Area train station and Wheels Supporting the legisla- destruction of existing af- leaders to tackle the regional and a free multicultural festival. Rapid bus service in their tion is a statewide coalition fordable homes and prevent- crisis head on. EBRPD is the largest park district in the nation city, the measure is seen as of business, housing, labor ing more vulnerable people One of Pleasanton's top with 25 million visits annually to its 73 regional a direct threat to local land- and social justice organiza- and families from falling priorities is to monitor and parks. Over 122,000 acres have been preserved for use control. tions from across California into homelessness,” said coordinate the city's re- They believe that the that applauded the passage Michael Covarrubias, CEO, sponse to various CASA natural habitat and outdoor recreation in Alameda ACE station, located in the of SB 50 and four other TMG Partners. “What’s proposals through the State and Contra Costa counties. The parks provide downtown, would impact pieces of housing legis- unique about the Three P Legislative cycle, public access to regional parks, shorelines, trails the character of the area if lation from various Sen- approach is commitment Area cities signed onto for hiking and biking, swimming, horseback rid- SB 50 rules were imposed. ate committees this week. of a broad set of leaders to the Tri-Valley Cities Hous- Other opposition comes Each are planks in the 2019 support the entire package ing and Policy Framework, ing, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and from Housing Is A Human California Housing Plan for of solutions -- even when a collaborative effort by the nature discovery. Right. In a press release, the Production, Preservation, it means working across cities of Pleasanton, Dublin, The Trust for Public Land has conducted stud- organization states that it and Protection (Three P)-- silos and traditional alli- Livermore, San Ramon, and ies that found open space and parks not only pro- continues to strongly oppose a series of policy reforms ances - because the drivers the Town of Danville to vide health benefits, but also economic benefits. the legislation. "Wiener, that supporters believe will of the housing crisis must speak as one when it comes who is heavily funded by allow the state to build more be tackled simultaneously.” to state housing legislation. Happy Birthday EBRPD, and thanks for adding the real estate industry, still housing at all income levels, A press releasee relates The Tri-Valley group is tak- value to our lives. offers an insufficient effort while protecting tenants and that the three-pronged agen- ing its first steps in a collec - to build more truly afford- low-income communities da grew out of a set of tive effort to work together able housing; he’s added an- from unjust evictions and policy recommendations on housing solutions for Correction other layer of gentrification- displacement. developed by “CASA,” a the Tri-Valley region, while In the April 4th “Valley Methodists Reaffirm Gay Reli- inducing transit-oriented Non-Profit Housing As- panel of major employ- still recognizing each com- gious Inclusion” article, the incorrect date was listed for an development; and he’s still sociation of Northern Cali- ers, for-profit and nonprofit munity’s individual perspec- upcoming presentation by Alyssa Swanson, a transgender vague about the bill’s largely fornia (NPH), Silicon Val- housing developers, labor tive on how to best meet the woman studying to be a deacon in the United Methodist undefined 'jobs-rich' areas. ley at Home (SV@Home), and environmental leaders, needs of its local residents Church. The event will be on Sunday, April 28, at Lyn- "Senator Wiener's the San Francisco Founda- public policy and affordable and business communities. newood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton. amendments to SB 50 tion, and TMG Partners are housing advocates, trans- MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- compare him to the scien- quality. Our Delta health is councilmembers to man- of community service was tifications and excuses to ters published in Mailbox tific community. In order to more important than the LA age the city's services and not selected I could not get be made for The Home- are those of the author and draw a contrast between the Chamber of Commerce. L A development. During their an answer. I even went to the less Games. By survey, the do not necessarily reﬂect the two, I was in fact compar- is more apt to dominate any electioneering, most, if not Mayor and was told that the community is satisfied with opinion of The Independent. ing them. It's impossible to publicly-owned bank just all, vowed to maintain the city has no oversite of this what the City of Livermore The Independent will not draw a contrast outside the as Germany and Deutsche charm of downtown. I trust group that represents Liver- is doing toward homeless- publish anonymous letters. framework of a comparison. Bank dominates the EU. that they will adhere to more. With hindsight being ness and the housing crisis? All letters are required to I cannot contrast the music Find your Assembly Per- their pledge. Pleasanton is 20/20, I guess her not getting Are we really this oblivi- have the names of the per- of Beethoven with the music son State Representative a destination for folks all selected was a good thing. ous? Homelessness and the sons submitting them and of Wagner without compar- here: findyourrep.legisla- around the Bay. They come From what I have been housing crisis rips the social city of residence. Abusive ing the two. I would have ture.ca.gov. for shopping, the restau- told, the program is now fabric of our community like letters may be rejected or thought my critic would Please tell them No to rants and the charm. Why once again under new lead- a seam ripper and this is the edited. Frequent letter writers may have publication of know that. Here though are AB857. would the council allow ership. The new leadership best we can do? their letters delayed. Letters words the critic wrote: this charm to disappear? has taken a more casual We are on the pathway should be sent by email to "Mr. O'Neill is going to Valley Methodists Ground-level residential view to how the program of actually doing something [email protected]) compare my description of Reaffirm Gay units on Main Street? Four should be run. The one thing about the overall scale of the peer-reviewed science to the story apartment buildings? that made me and my daugh- homeless problem when we ‘research’ of David LaPoint? Religious Inclusion How about more traffic and ter feel safe about sending realize what is key is reci - David LaPoint Two questions arise here: 1) Dave Gubera, Livermore less parking? When this gets our student with this group procity. We get reciprocity Tom O'Neill, Livermore Who is David LaPoint?; Ron McNicoll’s article to the planning commission, was we never felt the stu- through a sense of belonging A few weeks ago, I wrote and 2) what peer-reviewed on April 4th in The Indepen- I would urge them to stop dents were not prepared or which involves obligations. a letter to the editor in which article(s) has David LaPoint dent would have the reader this foolishness right now safe. This is not the case Obligations come by pur- I wrote the following words published in reputable, peer- believe that ANY church and the same goes for the now. Many parents of my poseful living. Why do we about David LaPoint: reviewed scientific journals? that does not promote the council. We must not allow granddaughter’s friends who not work toward this instead "LaPoint is a contrarian Perhaps Mr. O'Neill can agenda of the LGBTQ com- developers to run the city. went on the trip have told me of a pathway toward banish- on global warming. He has inform me of this to bring munity is “non-inclusive.” As to the idea of spend- stories about the complete ment, exile, harassment, an entirely original theory of logical premises(s) for his It is a true blessing for ing $200 million to move lack of preparation and con- revolving arrests, disenfran- what's going on in the sun. assertion.” any person who feels the city offices, the library, etc. cern for safety. Since I have chisement and other games I am not competent to judge Even as he condemns any Holy Spirit pulling them ฀ wait a minute. There is a yet to get a response from toward the homeless? it. What interests me is that comparison, here my critic towards Christ. The almost much more pressing need the organization about these Livermore continues to LaPoint identifies himself himself pretty well repeats half page article on the front downtown. Regarding park- concerns, I feel I should not forsake its non-viticulture as a physicist. Contrarians my original comparison. page of your April 4th edi- ing, why not build an under- list them here. food-producing heritage. are frequently people who More inappropriately, he tion included a big photo of ground multi-level garage? My suggestion is if you What a mistake. A model to are quite intelligent but who assumes I have taken on the inside of the Methodist It could be put under Deluc- are considering sending emulate here could be one have never engaged in cli- a burden with regard to church. There is a cross chi Park, or across the street your student with this group like The Homeless Gar- matology. Frequently they LaPoint that I have never inside the church. The Holy under Lions Wayside Park. I you should speak to who- den Project in Santa Cruz, posit a conspiracy among taken on. I am not LaPoint's Spirit does not pull you to can't imagine it would cost ever is in charge of the California. This is a great the world's climatologists. disciple nor advocate; nor a cross but rather what the $200 million. organization and make sure pathway to reciprocity. If What strikes me is that they have I in any way claimed Christ represents. Yes, Ms. Allen, it is time they make you feel comfort- we are keen on innovation, are very obscure as to what for LaPoint an equivalence Homosexuality or any- for the public to become able about them taking your can we not have innovation motivates this conspiracy. to the scientific community thing else that is not from involved. The city can ad- student on this trip. in local food production and Where they see a conspira- of climatologists. My critic God cannot stand accord- vertise their upcoming meet- The Livermore Yotsu- innovation toward solutions cy, I see the formation of a makes here a blunder of ing to God’s word. What is ings, and should. kaido Sister City Student to homelessness such as a scientific consensus." some importance฀for if he God’s word? God’s word Citizens, if you like Ambassador Program is a ‘commons’ on public land So what do we have repeats this kind of thing fre- has been spoken, written downtown as it is now, go wonderful program. I would for a place for homeless to here? I cite LaPoint as pretty quently, he's likely to have and lived through Adam to the meetings and voice sure hate to see anything be? Without a commons, much a loner. This does not trouble recruiting people to and Eve the prophets God’s your opinions. Send a note jeopardize it because the where do we expect the seem a compliment. I say I his scientific convictions. chosen people [the Jews] to Mayor Thorne or your people running it are not homeless to go? cannot judge his work. This I think this would be sad, the apostles and even God’s favorite councilmember at prepared to run it or are not We are not facing what seems to disqualify me as for as far as I can see, his son, Jesus. Through the 125 Main Street. understanding the serious- homelessness is doing to a disciple. I note he self- scientific convictions are “Holy Spirit,” Christians ness of preparing these stu- us as individuals and to our identifies as a physicist; yet wholesome and urgently believe God’s word can, and Livermore Sister dents and are not qualified community. It is another I've already noted that฀as a does, still manifest through important. City Group to take young students out avoidance like what can contrarian฀he makes judg- believers daily. I challenge of the country. happen to housing by am- ments on climatologists. you to read the bible with an William H. Shears, Livermore plification of weather-events Stop AB857 What’s going on with our Am I not suggesting he has open heart and look for God. The Homeless Games, by human-induced climate stepped outside the area of Rich Buckley,Livermore God found me and saved sister city group?? I have Protect our northern state Part XII – The Pathway disruption. There are 243 his expertise? I go on to me, but I have to accept lived in Livermore over homeless in Livermore ฀ and suggest he seems among water sovereignty. LA is change, his way. God is not 60 years. I was part of the Greg Scott, Livermore coming at us through the growing by the 2018 Point- those who suspect clima- our secretary. God changes Livermore Yotsukaido Sis- “We’re doing the best we In-Time Count. Presently tologists of engaging in a back door of a statewide us through the Holy Spirit ter City Organization at the can do.” This is Council- publicly-owned bank. Con- 369 billion tons and acceler- conspiracy even though I daily through faith in him. conception in 1977. While I woman Munro’s comment ating of non-Greenland and find these contrarians "very tact your assembly person McNicoll’s article would could never make the trip to in the last City Council and stop AB857. non-Antarctic glaciers are obscure" regarding what have the reader assume we Japan, I have hosted several meeting on the actions of melting globally each year. motivates the alleged con- While I favor the for- can change what Moses, delegates from Japan in my the City of Livermore to- mation of the right-sized Do we think the housing/ spiracy. "Very obscure" is Jacob, Paul, all the prophets, home during the early years. ward homelessness. Are we jobs balance in Livermore not usually a phrase one Publicly Owned Bank, a Apostles, angels, and Jesus When my oldest grand- really this callous toward statewide publicly-owned is acceptable when so many uses to promote another. have been teaching us for daughter got selected to the plights of the homeless? are commuting from so far The contrast between see- bank is the wrong size. millennia. Is it that we start go to Japan in 2006 I was Overall the best we can do One should hold a sense of away to work in Livermore? ing "conspiracy" and seeing forgetting 2019 years later? thrilled. I was very active in is play games in regard to Each commuter in Califor- "scientific consensus" was shared interests with your Surely there are many the preparation and thought the homeless? Too many neighbor when forming a nia is putting on average offered by me to clinch the different kinds of churches the program was well run. are suffering and there is over 14 tons of carbon di- comparison I was making. publicly-owned bank. and beliefs and non-beliefs. Then in 2010 my second too little progress on home- Northern California in- oxide into the atmosphere I was astounded therefore My hope is that we can granddaughter got selected lessness to make such a per year. Maybe we can just the next week to find a letter terests do not empathize clarify what Christianity to go and once again I was statement. with Southern California avoid these problems and implying I am a disciple of is and isn’t. In this Easter excited for her. At that point We hear also from the they will just go away. 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Leaders of the 21st Century dor students made about “It took almost three years to Club. “I now understand their waste audit, go to bit. bring this policy to fruition, what it takes to create good ly/2P2pJH4. and they were relentless in seeing this through.” Last year, Amador student members of the Local Leaders of the 21st Century Club advocated for the creation and implementation of an Integrated Waste Man- agement Policy to assist the District in complying with new regulations and reduc- ing the amount of waste produced in its schools. These students attended Board meetings to speak during public comment and A student conducting a waste audit at Amador Valley High School (Photo – PUSD) collaborated with District staff to plan and implement Students of all ages 22, all PUSD school lunch of Amador Valley High the policy. helped conduct audits of areas will be in compliance School students. Of all the things I was in- a full day’s lunch waste at with PUSD’s Integrated “The high school stu- volved with in high school, all 15 Pleasanton Unified Waste Management Policy, School District (PUSD) adopted by the Board of schools, including the Trustees in February 2018. central office, during the “For many years it has first quarter of 2019. With been a PUSD goal to edu- training and guidance from cate global citizens. To com- the Go Green Initiative, a mit fully to this we must Pleasanton-based 501(c)3, work together to address PUSD students, teachers, one of the most glaring principals, custodians and global issues – dealing with parent volunteers worked waste,” said Superintendent together to sort nearly 2,000 David Haglund, Ed.D. “This pounds of lunch waste into project has garnered sup- piles of trash, recycling and port from every stakeholder compost. group in the district. We Each pile was bagged are incredibly proud of all and weighed, and the vol- the students who used their ume in gallons was calcu- voice to advocate and help lated. Each school used this implement our Integrated data to determine how many Waste Management policy, blue recycling cans and and grateful for our District green compost cans their and school staff for their school lunch area needed to support in working with our hold the daily material. The students to make these col- schools purchased the bins laborative efforts a reality.” with a grant from the Al- This project was part of a tamont Education Advisory District-wide environmental Board. By Earth Day, April initiative inspired by a group District Office Open House An open house will be and concerns for the com- held at Assemblymember munity and receive help Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s navigating State services. 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The Falcon’s Hope Alley steals second in the LHS Spring Stampede championship game against Sheldon High, with Falcons winning 1 to 0. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore’s Alyssa Queen slides into second. Livermore beat Freedom 8 to 0. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore Cowboys and the Foothill Falcons met in the semi-final game Saturday Dublin Gaels Mary Clingerman fields a Castro Valley fly ball. Castro Valley won 9 to 8. April 6; Foothill won 4 to 0. Foothill coach Matt Sweeney celebrates a Falcon home See more photos online at www.independentnews.com. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) run. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Tri-Valley Pure High School Ice Hockey between West Coast Warriors and Players North 02. Players To Open 2019 Season North came into the game sitting top of NPL 1 with 8 wins and no Tri-Valley Pure High School hockey teams opened the 2019 losses. The Warriors sit third in league but defeated second-place season on Monday, April 8. The season will be a ten game tourna- San Ramon NPL last game. The U17 Girls West Coast Warriors ment style to prepare in advance of the Championship in May. The showed amazing tactical awareness holding the Players North league is comprised of 9 teams that include: Amador Valley Dons, team that has outscored their previous opponents 22-4. Warriors Danville Wolves, De La Salle Spartans, Dublin Gaels, Foothill Fal- were able to keep Players North to minimal shots and created more cons, Granada Matadors, Livermore-Dougherty Valley Cowboys, scoring opportunity, out-shooting the Nevada-based team in the Monte Vista Mustangs, and San Ramon Grizzlies. first half with outstanding counter attacks from Heather Tarabini, Tri-Valley Minor Hockey Association hosted their Pure High Madison Del Prado and Jaden Hall. Work from Kaitlin Carlton, School Hockey League season kick-off meeting at the end of Feb- Isabel Mello, Mia Mendoza, Caitlyn Garrison, Isabella Saveedra, ruary at the San Ramon Community Center in San Ramon, CA. and Xiana Dominguez controlled the midfield and moved the Players, coaches, team managers and parents from all nine teams team as a unit. Shared effort was made by Arianna Moore, Jordan attended the meeting. Discussion included changes in supplemen- Brown-Mundey, Lindsey Plant and Leila Krummen-Ganz, whose tary discipline, code of conduct policy for players, coaches and defensive skills stopped Players North from reaching the net. The West Coast Forward Jessie Sotelo streaked up the field parents, introduction of Chris Brown as the new league Commis- half ended in a 0-0 deadlock. Players North started the second half determined to get the to provide offensive firepower for U16 Karma. sioner, and how the game will be called by the referees in the Pure High School Hockey League this season. The Club invited a special ball past the Warriors’ goalie, but the Warriors’ solid team defense guest–Bret Hedican, a former NHL player, Stanley Cup Champion, produced easy saves by GK Morgan Blankenship. Players North US Olympian, and San Jose Sharks Broadcaster. Hedican gave a punched a long-range toe poke that hit the crossbar and rebounded motivational presentation by incorporating his life story making it to an attacker for a goal, but West Coast Warriors fought back, to the NHL and playing on the US Olympic hockey team. After his moving into a more offensive attack scheme. Jaden Hall crossed speech, Hedican was presented with the Tri-Valley club jersey. He a beautiful ball to Maddie DelPrado to tie the score, ending the also stayed after the meeting to sign autographs and take pictures NPL game of the Week 1-1. with the Tri-Valley high school hockey players and families. West Coast Kurse 01G started spring league on fire. A fast start All high school teams competing in the league hit the ice last saw the Kurse jump out to an early lead led by Captain Monique month to open the preseason with exhibition games. Last year’s Reil, who will be attending college on a soccer scholarship at champions, the Amador Dons, played two exhibition games and Muskingum University this fall. It was West Coast Soccer who came out undefeated. They beat Granada Matadors 7-2 with two displayed superior play and control of the game. The offensive goals each from Justin Fulmer, Joey Demeo and Gabe Zirogiannis attack came from Alexi Ochoa, Allyson “Taz” Thompson, Kailey and an additional goal by Monte Sage. Granada's Ryan MacIntire Matta, Sierra Dazhan, Katie Reid and Kaya Scott, who had three had two goals and Anilyssa Quindipan and Carson Mcdowell each goals and a "hat trick". Excellent passing combinations from Alina one. The second game marked the first time the Amador Dons and Garcia, Alexi Ochoa, Kailey Matta, Maria Rebolledo and Sabrina De La Salle Spartans faced off since the playoff championship Rogers, provided the assists. Goal keepers Amia Harris and Jes- game last May, where Amador won the 2018 championship title. sica Zagoric, defenders Alyssa Williams, Kelsey Brumm, Ycela De La Salle fell to Amador 5-2. Amador's Michael Cassetti had a Ochoa, Taz Thompson, Maria Rebolledo, and Sabrina Rogers hat trick with three goals and Rae Kerton scored her first goal of helped obtain the shutout for West Coast. the season, along with Pranav Chandra. Goals from De La Salle The Mountain House Earthquake 2009 boys battled the Bal- came from Michael Takahashi and Jack Jupina. listic United SC 09 boys on Sunday, earning their first win of the The first regular game of the season, Livermore Dougherty season 7-1. The Earthquakes played their game with great posses- West Coast Kurse 01G played some tough defense while Valley vs. De La Salle Spartans, is Monday, April 8th at 7pm. All sion, during the first half and ended the half with a 1-0 score with scoring eight goals. games are played at Dublin Iceland, 7212 San Ramon Rd. Public a goal from Jackson Adams assisted by Dino Shang. is welcome to come watch and cheer on local high school teams. During the second half, they came out with fierce determina- A full game schedule and more information about the league is tion. The Earthquake defenders were on fire as Yusif Khalil, Avi posted at www.trivalleyminorhockey.com/pure. Nukala, CJ Nelson, and Marcos Malogan battled Ballistic and shut down many opportunities they had. Cruz Legoretta also made West Coast Soccer some great saves on goal. This past weekend, the West Coast Karma 03 Girls team tied The boys continued with their perseverance and drove the ball Castro Valley 1-1 in a Spring League match played at Tennyson up the field several times scoring all around. It started when Masyn High School. The match was a battle of the unbeaten teams for first Neubel made a huge kick from the midfield over the goalie’s head. place. The first goal was scored by Allison Rickman off a corner Rujal Sah drove the ball down and scored. Then, on a corner kick by Francesca Pereira putting West Coast up 1-0. In the second half, from Connor Giuliacci, Dino Shang scored. The midfield held Castro Valley scored on a set piece just outside the eighteen with strong as Avi, Connor, Jackson, and Jarren all had several shots fifteen minutes to go to tie the game. West Coast Karma played on goal, making the Ballistic goalie work hard. The Earthquakes California Northstars winning the game 2-0. Karma’s attack was earned a penalty kick and Yusif Kahlil scored. The momentum kept relentless and the team was finally rewarded when Jessie Sotelo coming and Dino and Rujal both scored another goal each before stole the ball from the center back and placed the ball in the top the whistle blew. This was an exciting win for the Earthquakes and their first of the season. Livermore West Coast U10 Earthquakes took on shelf with a beautiful shot. The second goal was scored from the right side of the penalty (Continued on page 7) Piedmont SC Highlanders on Saturday, March 30th. With area and was placed with precision inside the front post by Alli- great foot work of both offense and defense and the son Rickman in the second half. The shutout was completed by a reliable hands of goalies, West Coast was able to jump strong back line consisting of Ycela Ochoa, Chloe Ironside, Maddie Long, Kelsey Brum and Ciara Lucas. Controlling the midfield was out early and take the win 8-4! From left to right: Carter Melanie Nguyen, Francesca Pereira, Kylee Gregory and Jazmine West, Brian Oliveira, Zach Dimas, Brody Thompson, Staples. Leilani Staples sealed the shutout in the net. 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(Continued from page 6) Livermore Junior Football goals saved. Zach Sousa, Ryan League Registration Bond, and Clark Disu have the Livermore Junior Football highest number of assists, Nick League Football and Cheer Hall has the highest number of registration is currently open. ground balls, and Jake Fields, LJFL is open to all players ages Hall, and Wesley Short have 6-14 as of August 31, 2019. the most takeaways. Disu and Registration is open until May Hunter Barbero lead in the 31st. Our motto is "Everyone number of face-offs. Plays and Everyone Cheers." to The Granada High School register and for more informa- boys varsity lacrosse team is in tion please visit our website at their last month of the season www.LJFL.org. with Angus Stewart, Jaxen Livermore Junior Football McLaren, and Alex Faith lead- League is hosting an informa- ing in goals, Matthew Larson, tion night about our football Josh Bailey, RJ Mata, and Faith West Coast MH Earthquakes 09 defeat Ballistic United program on Wednesday, May with the top goal efficiency rate. 8th in the Civic Center Library Matt Hall, Stewart, Gregory 7-1. Community Rooms. Players Short and Faith have the top 6-11 6:30-7:30, players 12-14 number of ground balls with 7:30-8:30. For more informa- Short and Hall leading in take- Conor Forde leaps to catch a line drive for the Livermore tion please visit our website at aways. Paul Curbelo leads in Baseball 50/70 Black team in a game against Pleasanton. www.LJFL.org the number of face-offs won Conor made the catch for all three outs of the inning, with Livermore Junior Football with Nicolas Gottero and Lar- League Cheer is hosting an son close behind in face-off a pop-up, a slow line drive (shown), and then a hard line information night about our efficiency. Defenseman Ryan drive, which was far too quick for a photo to be taken. cheer program on Tuesday, May Patchen has been substituting (Photo – Bill Nale) 28th at 6:30 in the Civic Center for injured Goalie Tovin Loth. Library Community Rooms. For more information please visit our website at www.LJFL.org.

Granada High School Lacrosse The Granada High School boys junior varsity lacrosse team has had a busy season so far. Ben Operin and Damien Stiles lead on the total number of shots taken, Brennan Geier leads on shots efficiency, and Operin with the top goals. Jack- son Snodgrass leads with goal efficiency. Goalie Cole Nichols has the highest percentage of

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We know that COMING SOON! of the Valley.” (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Las Positas Takes Best of Show For Verdelho At Tri-Valley Conservancy Uncorked 2019 By Laura Ness 559 Caliente Avenue, Livermore 3BD/2BA- 1484+312 sf with addition. Call for a Free Market Beautiful Front and Backyard, BBQ area. Make that two big wins and a Bronze. The winemak- Garré and 2016 Rodrigue here from the prelims. The Analysis on Your Home. Located in Sunset West - South Livermore. in a row for Brent Amos ing team at Wood Family Molyneaux, along with a Best of Class Cab here was of Las Positas Vineyards, also had a five-medal show- Silver for the juicy 2017 joined by two other Silver For more information Call 925-321-3296 who earlier this year took ing this year, with two Golds, Crooked Vine Pinot Noir. medalists: 2015 Eagle Ridge or email [email protected] Best Red honors at the San two Silvers and one Bronze. One of the judges said, “I’d and 2016 Entropy, while the Francisco Chronicle Compe- Right behind them was the actually give it a Gold, as I 2016 Cuda Ridge took home tition. Now he can add Best Nottingham/Vasco Urbano didn’t think Livermore could Bronze. White and Best of Show, Cellars team with one Best do Pinot Noir!” We expected Cabernet Sauvignon, Over in a unanimous decision, of Class (Nottingham Sauv a bigger mix in this category, $40: 2015 Cuda Ridge Re- DONATE Donate cars, trucks, for the Tri-Valley Conser- Blanc) and four medals total. but it was gratifying to see serve boats, tractors vancy’s annual Uncorked! Laura Mercier of the Tri Sangiovese getting more rec- If there was anything Valley Conservancy has ognition: it does beautifully YOUR Wine competition, for the more disappointing than the and RV’s. Running championed this competition here, and Steven Mirassou 2018 Las Positas Verdelho. under $40 Cabs, it was the or not. Tax since its inception, tirelessly really delivered a juicy, love- VEHICLE TO This brilliantly made white over $40 Cabs. Even though pursuing a quest for excel- able rendition with this wine Deductible. wine captivated the medal there were 7 of them, only lence while recognizing the from estate grapes. round judges right from the one Gold medal could be TRI-VALLEY efforts of Livermore Valley start. It had plenty of stiff Merlot, Malbec, and Petite found among them. Lar- winemakers and growers in competition, though, in the verdot: 2016 Cuda ridge ry Dino has to be doubly CONSERVANCY a way that the entire com- Other White category, which Petite verdot, Double Gold proud of that. Silvers went munity can appreciate and really showed that the Liver- With all the focus on to 2016 Crooked Vine, 2015 Help Preserve enjoy. This year, she was more Valley has some white Bordeaux varieties in Liver- 3 Steves, 2016 Ehrenberg assisted by Georgie Saucedo, Land for Future winemaking chops beyond more, we struggled with how Cellars “Schmidt,” 2015 who sight unseen came in Chardonnay and Sauvignon to divide them up so wineries Nottingham Cellars Micro Generations and orchestrated the entire Blanc. White varieties are could show off their best ef- Lot Reserve, 2015 Las Posi- affair, albeit with help from becoming more common in forts. Clearly, Petite Verdot tas and 2016 Wood Family a pool of volunteers who Call 1-888-686-4483 wine parlance. is a really strong contender “Especial.” It’s noteworthy largely work behind the Tri-Valley or visit Amos also brought home in this Valley and Merlot that the judges uniformly scenes to execute all the criti- TriValleyConservancy.org Gold for the 2016 Las Posi- can be a beauty, but Malbec expressed that the wines in Conservancy cal details. The result was tas Petit Verdot, as well as sadly failed to rally enough this category tried too hard. Silvers for the 2016 Coccin- a well-attended Uncorked support in the prelim round eous and the 2015 Cabernet celebration event at The to make it to the finals. Join- Petite Sirah: 2016 Crooked Sauvignon, bringing his total Palm Event Center, accom- ing Larry Dino in the Gold vine to five for Uncorked 2019. panied by a comprehensive medal circle here was Brent One would expect noth- While we’re discussing printed program, listing all Amos of Las Positas for his ing less than brilliance in brilliant other whites, Ro- the medal-winning wines, 2016 Petit Verdot. Bringing Petites from Livermore, and drigue Molyneaux’s excel- the first of its kind. home Silvers were the 2016 there were some beauties. It was a dead heat between the lent Pinot Blanc, made by 2019 LIvErMorE Cuda Ridge Merlot, 2015 winemaker Meredith Sar- UNCORKED! BEST Leisure Street Merlot and two gold medalists, with the boraria, also scored Gold, a OF CLASS WINNERS 2015 Omega Cellars Petite 2015 Darcie Kent Madden first for RM. Verdot. Ranch “Big Petite,” losing Meredith is to be ac- Sauvignon Blanc: 2018 BOC by a hair. Silver went claimed for making the wine Nottingham Cellars red Blends: 2016 Stony to the 2016 Wood Family that took Best Red at this In addition to this at- ridge Trifecta (Petite Sir- Casa de Vinas, and Bronze year’s Uncorked, the 2016 tention-getting Sauvy from ah, Cabernet, Syrah) to winemaker, John Evan, Trifecta from Stony Ridge. Collin Cranor, Craig Ploof Blends are always a of John Evan Cellars, for the She should get credit for and team at Nottingham, strong suit, and once again, 2014 “El Capitan.” the following medal win- both Fenestra and Occasio the uniquely Livermore “tri- An interesting side note ning wines at Uncorked, all scored Silver for their racy fecta” topped the charts. This here: when the judges were produced during her stay at 2018 Sauv Blancs. wine has historically done voting for Best Red, the first CV/SR: 2017 Crooked Vine other Dry Whites: 2018 really well at competitions, round was a tie between the Pinot (Silver), 2016 Crooked Las Positas verdelho (Dou- and no wonder, as it strikes Trifecta, the BOC Cab Franc Vine Petite Sirah (Gold, ble Gold) all the right chords across and the BOC Petite Sirah. Best of Class), 2015 Stony This is the first time a a broad spectrum of pal- The over $40 Cab Sauv Ridge Zinfandel (Silver, Verdelho has taken Best ates. Congrats to Meredith came in second. In a final BOC), 2016 Crooked Vine White and Best of Show at Sarboraria for executing shootout between the top Cabernet Franc (Silver) and this competition. This is the another in a long line of three, the Trifecta got three 2016 Crooked Vine Cabernet third time a white wine has winning Trifecta’s. Gold also votes, the Cab Franc two and (Silver). Add to that impres- won Uncorked. A red has went to the 2014 Fenestra the PS one. sive rap sheet a Silver for the taken it 5 times, and a rosé, Conjugation, another classic 2016 Rodrigue Molyneaux once. Gold in this category favorite, while winemaker Sangiovese and Bronze for also went to 2018 Las Positas Jesse Plautz picked up Gold the 2016 Rodrigue Moly- Albarino and 2018 Rodrigue for his 2016 Ruby Hill Mi- neaux Cabernet Franc. She Molyneaux Pinot Blanc, rage. Silvers went to Mark comes out the overall medal with Silver going to Garré’s Clarin for the 2016 McGrail winner this year, with nine. 2018 Chardonnay, made by Shamus Patrick Red Blend, Current CV/SR con- Aaron Luna. as well as to the 2015 Las sulting winemaker, Chris Positas Coccineous, which Sorensen, gets kudos for Barrel-Fermented Char- means “scarlet.” It’s a blend finishing off and bottling donnay: 2017 Fenestra of Tempranillo, Syrah, Petite some of the wines Meredith (Double Gold) Sirah and Malbec. Plautz began. He returned in 2018 Winemaker Aaron Luna scored Bronze for the 2014 as winemaker of record. nailed this Chardonnay with Rubino Salute. a perfect marriage of ripe Garry Rodrigue and then as- Zinfandel: 2015 Stony fruit and restrained, yet sistant winemaker, Jeff Finch Ridge Jr, also deserve credit for the firmly present, oak. Gold also went to 2017 Wente Another feather for Sar- 2016 RM wines. boraria, this 2015 Zin, which Aaron Luna, of Fenestra Vineyards Morning Fog and 2017 Wood Family “Para she made, scored a Silver. Winery took Best of Class The judges asked why there Mas Amigas,” with Bronze and Double Gold for the weren’t more Zins in Liver- 2017 Fenestra barrel-fer- going to 2017 Occasio and 2016 Ruby Hill Reserve. more. People still think of mented Chardonnay. He also Livermore as a hot growing made the Best of Class Rosé For the judges, finding just that right balance of oak that region, which Zin requires, this year, the Gold medal but as Collin Cranor is fond winning 2018 Garré Rosato lets you know you’re tasting a barrel-fermented Chard, of saying, “Livermore: it’s di Sangiovese. Luna started not as hot as you think!” consulting for Garré in 2016, was the key to Gold. There was no middle ground here. There is very little Zin to bottling the 2014 and 2015 be had in Livermore at this vintages. Additionally, he rosé: Garré vineyard & point. The other entrant in scored Gold for the 2014 Winery 2018 rosato di this lonely category, a 2016 Fenestra Conjugation, Silver Sangiovese from The Singing Wine- for the 2018 Garré Char- This was a fairly strong maker, scored Bronze. donnay (steel fermented), category, and Aaron Luna Cabernet Franc: 2015 Dar- Silver for the 2015 Garré honed a knockout Sangio Sangiovese, as well as Sil- sipper to best the rest. Gold cie Kent “Stone Patch” vers for the 2018 Fenestra also went to 2018 Wood Although these were, Sauv Blanc and for the 2018 Family “Pink Pearl” (Gr- for the most part, nicely Fenestra rosé He earne seven enache), and Silvers to Dar- made, they either wandered medals for Uncorked 2019. cie Kent’s 2018 Victories too close to Cab Sauv or All three of Uncorked’s (Malbec), Fenestra’s 2018 exhibited astringency with- winning winemakers this Rosé of Grenache and Syrah out having that signature year have worked or cur- and Concannon’s 2018 Rosé “green” element that screams rently work, in the case of of Petite Sirah, with Bronze “Franc!” Silvers went to the Luna, at this bastion of origi- going to Occasio’s 2018 2016 Nottingham Cellars nality, Fenestra on Vallecitos Rosé of Grenache. “The Hill,” 2015 Crooked Road, begun by Lanny and Vine and 2016 Cuda Ridge, Fran Repogle back in 1976. other reds: 2017 Steven while the 2016 Rodrigue Larry Dino at Cuda Ridge Kent “Amphora” Sangio- Molyneaux Chateau Moly- took home 5 medals this vese, Home ranch neaux and 2016 Wood Fam- year, including two Best of The lone Syrah in this ily Francs took Bronze. group, the 2016 Vasco Ur- Class awards (Petit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon, Un- bano “Henry,” also scored and Cabernet over $40), net- der $40: 2016 Page Mill ting two Golds, two Silvers Gold, with Silver’s going to two other Sangio’s: 2015 Only four wines made it APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES

Carol Lee Oxsen Ore. Home, 1350 East 16th Street, place in her heart for the nuns various members of the fam- funny and ornery all wrapped May 22, 1934 – Mar. 20, 2019 Joan retired and bought an Burley, and at the church on of St. Francis. ily both near and far. She did up in one, but touched the RV and hit the road. Never Saturday from 1-1:45 p.m. In 1961, the family relo- arts and crafts during the holi- hearts of so many. Carol Lee Oxsen passed without a dog, cat or both, cated briefly to Washington, days and also made tamales He leaves behind his two away peacefully on March they traveled with her. She D.C., so that George could for Christmas. Her grandchil- daughters Nicole Ayubi, 38, 20, 2019. Kathleen Susan Lawson took a trip to Italy with a Resident of Livermore work at the Pentagon. In 1967, dren and great-grandchildren and Rachelle Grisham, 36, group of college students with the family again relocated to gave her so much joy. son Robert Henry Lowe,16, the intent to learn Italian and July 8, 1959 - Mar. 31, 2019 Mons, Belgium, while George Visitation will be from seven grandchildren, beloved sightsee. She “settled” in 2012 Kathleen Susan Lawson worked for the department 6 - 8 p.m. with a rosary/vigil dog Tip, both his brothers, when she moved to Pleasan- entered into our loving Lord's of defense. Ginny immersed at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael Gary and Bruce Lowe of ton, Calif., to be near family. hands on March 31, 2019. She herself fully into this new Church, 458 Maple St., Liver- Livermore, and sister Sharon Joan was also active as was born on July 8, 1959, environment and culture, more, on Monday, April 22. Beckham of North Carolina. a volunteer and as a social in Castro Valley, Calif. She learning French and making Funeral mass will be held on Funeral services will be advocate. was such a beautiful person, long-term lasting friendships Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m., held at noon on Saturday, She volunteered at the inside and out. Kathy was with the locals. Back to the at St. Michael Church, as April 13, 2019, at Callaghan Discovery Shop and was always there for everyone, states in 1970, Ginny used well. Interment will be at St. Mortuary, 3833 East Avenue, Carol Lee Oxsen was born a Big Sister. Additionally, and insisted on being there her newly acquired European Michael Cemetery with a re- Livermore, Calif. on May 22, 1934, along with Joan had two girls in India for anyone in need. She was cooking skills to entertain ception to follow. The family Please send flower ar- her twin brother Philip Clarke and Guatemala who she sup- a wonderful baker and cook, family and friends. She en- would prefer donations made rangements to Callaghan mor- in Livermore, Calif. ported through the Christian and always had homemade joyed the simple pleasures of to Hope Hospice of Dublin tuary and donations to https:// She is preceded in death Children’s Foundation. cookies and treats to share. home, family and her garden. in lieu of flowers. “Hope is bit.ly/2UEbgql. A celebration by her father Carl, her mother There will be no local Her kindness and loving na- In her later years, Ginny always there.” of life will be hosted at his Mary (Matie) Clarke, brother service, but a mass will be ture is unprecedented. became interested in docu- daughter's home following Buddy and sister Marga- said at her final resting place menting her life, so she joined the services. ret. She went to elementary James Owen Duffy in Tacoma. a local creative writing group. Jim, a longtime resident Callaghan Mortuary is school at St. Michael Catholic These stories all survive and honored to be serving the School, and graduated in 1952 of Fremont, passed away Robert Eugene Strout she enjoyed the family read- from complications from Lowe family. An online guest- from Livermore High School. ing them back to her in her book is available for condo- She met the love of her life Oct. 6, 1927 – Mar. 30, 2019 Alzheimer's disease on Sep- later years. In 2006, Ginny tember 25, 2018. lences at www.callaghanmor- Robert Oxsen at a high school It is with a heavy heart that survived a severe stroke, leav- tuary.com. dance. They were married the family of Robert (Bob) ing her unable to speak and after high school, and raised Eugene Strout would like to with very limited mobility. In Ron Goodman their children in Livermore make known his passing after October of last year, Ginny, April 2019 and Pleasanton. a brief illness on March 30, George and family, gathered She is survived by her hus- 2019, at the age of 91. Bob in celebration of her 100th Ronald Goodman went to band Robert, brother Philip was an amazing man and a She spent many years as birthday. She only needed a be with his Lord and Savior, Clarke, daughter Cheryl Ox- wonderful husband, father, a Special Education Aide, little help blowing out 100 Jesus Christ, in his home on sen-Kitchens, sons Tony Ox- grandfather, great-grandfather devoting herself and love to candles. George passed away April 2, 2019, surrounded by sen (Laurie) and David Oxsen and great great-grandfather. the special needs of children less than a month later. his wife of 59 years, Valery, (Suzi), six grandchildren and Family and friends will miss and adults. Her love, kindness Virginia is survived by her and his children, Sandie, 13 great-grandchildren. him immensely. and devotion to them was so sister Esther (Eddie) Burns, Robyn, Lynda and Bob. She enjoyed hunting, fish- beautiful. Her intelligence her daughter-in-law Cathy Ron was born in Yuma, ing and golfing, and loved to was amazing, and her sense Born in Sacramento, Calif., Ariz., and spent his youth (son Mark deceased in 2005) to Owen Duffy and Margret travel. She was a stay at home of humor made her so fun to and sons James (Janet Saw- in Southern California. He mom until her kids reached be around. She will be deeply Toth, he and his three brothers earned his undergraduate yer), David (Deanna), Robert (Joe, Charlie and Owen) were their teen years, then she went missed by her family and all (Lori), and Christopher (Jan degree from Wheaton College to work for the Livermore who knew her. orphaned when Jim, who was in Illinois and his master’s Wax), six grandchildren, five the oldest, was 10 years old. school district as a teacher's She was predeceased by great-grandchildren, numer- degree from San Jose State assistant, then worked as a her mother Annette, stepfather The four boys went to live on University. He served two ous nieces and nephews, the McGowan Dairy Farm teller at Wells Fargo Bank. Warren, sister Nancy, brother and her companion cat Tom. years in the Navy aboard Toward the end of her life Thomas and great-nephew and were raised by their fos- a destroyer, the U.S.S. Ginny was fortunate to have ter parents, "Pops" and Anna she suffered from various Kasey. She is survived by her the compassionate care of Ingersoll, in the Korean health problems and was in very loving husband Paul, McGowan. Upon graduation several caregivers through- from Wheatland High School, War. He met Valery in San and out of assisted living her devoted son Michael, her out the years. Our special Francisco. Later they were facilities prior to her death. Bob was born on October best friends and sisters Debby, Jim traveled south to San Luis gratitude goes out to Edward, Obispo to attend Cal Poly married in August 1959. The committal was held 6, 1927, to Stephen Leroy Maxine and her wife Donna, Bertha and Raven. at St. Michael Cemetery in College where he majored in They moved to Livermore in Strout and Candace Francis her father Earl, her nephew A private family inurnment January 1961. Ron worked Livermore on April 4. Ely Strout in Arlington, Neb. Jesse, her niece Samantha, her Dairy Manufacturing. Upon will follow at a future date. graduation he went to work as a physicist for Lawrence He spent his early childhood great-niece and nephew Kate- Callaghan Mortuary is Joan Catherine in Nebraska and at the age of lyn and JD, their mom Shelly, in the dairy industry in the Livermore National Labora- honored to be serving the San Francisco Bay Area with tory for 35 years, working Hannity-Williams 6, Bob, his mother and older and close friends Tomey and Bing family. sister relocated to Burley, Linda. She is also survived Safeway, Speckles, Golden with nuclear fusion. Dec. 7, 1941 - Mar. 25, 2019 An online guestbook is Rich, and Lucky stores. Jim Idaho. my many loving extended available for condolences Joan was born in New Bob was a U.S. Navy vet- relatives. met Marlene Peeks at a dance York to Josephine (“Jo” nee at www.callaghanmortuary. in Oakland and they were eran. In 1943, at the age of 16, Kathy will be laid to rest com. Collins) and Hugh J. Hannity he enlisted in the Navy and with her loving family at Holy married in November 1958. on December 7, 1941. Joan They have two sons, Richard fought in WWII. He served Sepulchre in Hayward, Calif. Cleotilde M. Alvarez was preceded in death by on a LCT, the TB10, a landing Callaghan Mortuary is and Patrick. The family settled her mother and father. She craft tank in North Africa that honored to be serving the Resident of Livermore in the Glenmore section of is survived by her sister, Pat ferried men and equipment Lawson family. July 1922 – Mar. 2019 Fremont in 1963, where Jim Hannity-Curcija of Pleasan- onto the beaches during the An online guestbook is Cleotilde “Tillie” M. Al- lived until the last two weeks ton, Calif., and cousins Eileen third wave of D-Day to invade available for condolences varez was born in Gila Bend, of his life. While raising their Heapes, Patricia Rossignol, boys, the family traveled all Europe in France. In 1946, at www.callaghanmortuary. Ariz., on July 26, 1922. Sh- Boy Scouts was an im- and Kerry Guite, all of Puyal- he was honorably discharged com. emarried her husband Louis over the West Coast from Vic- lup, Wash. toria, Canada, to Ensenada, portant part of Ron’s life. from the U.S. Navy and spent Alvarez in 1958, moved to He earned his Eagle Scout the next 18 months attending California with Louis and her Mexico. Jim enjoyed building Virginia Mae Bing furniture, home improvement as a young man and re- an electronics school in Phila- Oct. 22, 1918 – Mar. 10, 2019 children in 1962, and settled delphia. Upon completion he in Livermore in 1969. projects, automotive repairs, joined scouting when his moved back to Burley, where Virginia Mae Bing passed After a brief illness, we and tinkering. After the boys son, Bob, became active as he met and married Doro- away in her home, surrounded said goodbye to our loving were out on their own, Jim a scout. He served as the thy Mae Ramsey. Bob and by family, on March 10, 2019. mom Tillie, on Sunday, March and Marlene traveled all over scout master for Troop 900 Dorothy moved to California She was 100 years old. Ginny 31, 2019, who was surround- the United States with their for several years. Ron was where Bob worked in the elec- was born in Columbus, Ohio, ed by her children and family. travel trailer. Jim also en- also very active in the Order tronics field. On January 4, on October 22, 1918, to Her- Tillie was 96 years old. joyed fishing at various lakes of the Arrow and earned the 1960, Bob began employment man and Ester Buchsieb. Ester Tillie was preceded in throughout California. His Vigil Honor as well as beat Sandia National Laborato- later remarried James Farley death by her husband Louis, favorite lake to fish was June ing the lodge adviser. The ries in Livermore, Calif. He and had two more daughters her mother Angela Murrieta, Lake in the Eastern Sierras San Francisco Bay Area Joan was a free spirit from and one son. worked at Sandia for 29 years her father Saturnino Mur- where spent four weeks every Council honored Ron with birth. Her parents worked before retiring in 1989. Ginny was fun-loving, rieta, and her brother Robert summer and where he made for the Atomic Energy Com- loved to dance and was the many friends. the Silver Beaver Award, a Bob was a man of many Murrieta. council level distinguished mission, which began Joan’s talents. In 1961, while work- life of the party. In her early Jim is survived by his wife traveling. Shortly after her adult years, she did a little Marlene, sons Rich (Brenda) service award, for his many ing full time at Sandia, he years of service at the troop birth, her family moved west and Dorothy built a house in modeling and had her picture of Pleasanton and Pat (Lisa) to Tacoma, Wash., and later to in the local newspaper. She of Livermore, as well as and council levels. Ron was Livermore in just under six also involved in the White North Richland/Pasco, Wash. months. was a career woman when few grandchildren Arlinda Duffy, After a short time spent in other women were. She held James (Aubrey) Duffy, Holly Stag leadership develop- Arco, Idaho, the family -- Jo, various secretarial positions, Duffy, and Bill Duffy, and ment program serving as Joan, and Pat-- moved to eventually ending up at the great-granddaughter Char- assistant quarter master Livermore, Calif., where Jo Case Institute of Technology, lotte. and association president. was employed at Lawrence employed as a secretary in the Private services were held He was awarded the Silver Livermore National Labora- Physics department. It was at on October 1, 2018, at the Stag Award which is given tory. As an adult, her travels Case where she met George Chapel of the Roses (510- to individuals who have included Hawaii, Italy, Ire- Bing, a graduate physics 797-1900), and burial at the demonstrated outstanding land, Germany and Amster- student. She typed his dis- She is survived by her Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. contributions, qualities of dam. Joan loved the outdoors sertation and this must have daughters Angela Ornela leadership, spirit and ser- and took long hikes with her led to love. They married in (Jose), Anna Diaz (Rodrigo), Daniel Joseph Lowe vice to the program. Fifty dog(s). May 1951. After graduation, son Louis Alvarez (Mark), July 28, 1958 – Apr. 2, 2019 Graduating from Liver- George accepted a job at the or more years of Ron's life After the death of his wife grandchildren David Alvarez On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, were spent in the various more High School in 1960, Dorothy in 1974, he met and recently opened Lawrence (Valerie), Reina Rodriguez Joan immediately joined the Livermore Rad Lab. They Daniel Joseph Lowe, age 60, scouting programs shap- married Maurine Fawn Car- (Ismael), Alejandra Ornelas, passed away from respiratory ing the lives of the youth Air Force and continued her don in 1976. Upon their retire- moved to Livermore, Calif., Cecilia Diaz, Danielle Orne- traveling as she was stationed in 1954 with Mark, a son from issues in Tracy, Calif., where involved in them. ment in 1989, they moved to las, Anthony Diaz, and great- he had been a resident for Other hobbies Ron en- in Texas, Alabama and Mas- Springville, Utah. After Mau- George’s previous marriage, grandchildren Christian Cor- sachusetts. and their first son James, born almost 20 years. He was born joyed were playing the rine’s death in 2015, Bob had tes, Juliana Alvarez, Ismael July 28, 1958, in Livermore, After the AF, Joan worked a house built in Burley and in 1952. Twin sons David Rodriguez Jr., and Emiliano trumpet, photography, lis- in San Francisco, Calif., and and Robert were born soon Calif., to Henry Pete Lowe tening to big band music, moved into it in 2016. Rodriguez. Tillie is also sur- of Porum, Okla., and Eleanor then decided to enroll in the Bob Strout is preceded in after the move. Christopher, vived by sisters-in-law Sylvia camping, leather tooling, Highland School of Nursing, the youngest son, was born Maxine Spengler of Aiken, death by his first wife Doro- Jimenez, Yolanda Sanchez Minn. He spent most of his woodworking and spending in Oakland, Calif. She gradu- thy, his second wife Maurine, in 1959. (Arquin), Mary Montano time with his family. He is ated from Highland in 1966. younger years going to school his parents Candace and Ste- and Rosa Rodrigues (Paul), in Livermore but graduated survived by his wife, four Joan’s nursing license took phen, his daughter Barbara as well as nieces, nephews, children and nine grandchil- her to many places including from Amador Valley High Lowry and his sister Francis cousins and friends in Ari- School in Pleasanton in 1977. dren, and his sister Barbara. Valley Med in San Jose, Ca- Helen Strout. He is survived zona, California, and various The memorial service lif., Dominican in Santa Cruz, While most people knew by: his children Cheryl Strout, parts of the U.S. and Mexico. him by the name “Danny,” for Ron was held at Val- Calif., and a one-year assign- Rob Strout (Tammy), Stephen Tillie lived and worked in ment in Edmonton, Alberta, ley Community Church in Strout, and Wendy Walker various locations in Califor- Pleasanton on Saturday, Canada. Later, she earned an (George); his stepchildren nia and Arizona, worked in AA in Business, a Pharmacy April 6. In lieu of flowers, Marie Smith (Terry), Julie the fields, canneries, a floral the family is requesting Technician Certificate, and a Johnson (Wayne), Carla shop, a grocery store, and as Medical Records Certificate. donations be made to An- Smith (Dell), Brent Gillette, a nurse’s aide at the Arizona gels Hospice at 19830 Lake Joan spent ten years in and Lawrence Gillette; and Ginny devoted herself to County Hospital where she Anchorage, Alaska, work- 34 grandchildren, 39 great- family life and when time met her soulmate, Louis. Til- Chabot Rd., Unit B, Castro ing for the Public Health grandchildren and three great permitted became an active lie was a devoted wife, and Valley, CA 94546 or www. Hospital. During her stay in great-grandchildren. member in numerous orga- loving mother, grandmother, angelshospice.org. Alaska, she changed careers Funeral services will be nizations, often performing aunt, cousin and friend. She Ron left a legacy of ser- and worked for the Immi- leadership roles. Her longtime held in Burley, Idaho, at 2 was an active member at St. he was always “Poppo” to vice to his church, commu- gration and Naturalization p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at memberships included the Michael Catholic Church and nity and family and will be Service, and later transferred Livermore Symphony Guild, his girls. He loved to fish, The Church of Jesus Christ an auxiliary member of the even if it got away, and hunt greatly missed. to Phoenix, Ariz. Moving to of Latter-day Saints – Burley Friends of the Vineyard, Val- Legion of Mary. Callaghan Mortuary is Tacoma, Wash., she worked ley Memorial Hospital, the deer, antelope, pheasant, duck Idaho West Stake Center, One of Tillie’s fondest and wild boar. He was a great honored to be serving the for Madigan Army Hospital, 2420 Parke Ave. Burial will Heritage Guild, and Oakland memories as a child was going purchased a house, and met Museum. Virginia donated carpenter but an even better Goodman family. An online be in Gem Memorial Gardens. to school and playing sports mechanic and welder. He guestbook is available for her future husband, Doug A viewing will be held on Fri- to numerous additional org- such as running races and Williams. They were married anizations and nonprofits. could fix almost anything with condolences at www.cal- day, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. at playing softball. She loved the right tools. He was kind, laghanmortuary.com. in 1985 and moved to Sandy, Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral There was always a special traveling with Louis, visiting 10 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019 Bike to Work Day Challenges Tri-Valley Commuters to Ride The Bay Area's 25th An- ton and by Dublin Boulevard an employer toolkit, nomi- See dublin.ca.gov for more team will earn points by drawing. nual Bike to Work Day will from Dublin. nate a Bike Commuter of information. In addition, riding and by encouraging There are several re- take place on Thursday, May Pledge to ride your bike the Year, or host a one-hour Bike East Bay regularly of- others to ride. In addition to sources available for people 9. This premier bicycling to work or wherever you bike education workshop at fers a wide variety of classes, team winners, awards will interested in cycling. See event takes place throughout need to go on Bike to Work your work place. For more cycling club activities and be given for top male/fe- www.511.org/biking/com- Northern California with Day, and you will also be information, go to bikeeast- workshops. male rider, most trips ridden mute/work and www.mtc. special events occurring in entered in a drawing to win a bay.org. Take the Love to Ride by male/female riders, the ca.gov/getting-around for all nine Bay Area counties. $10 voucher to Mike's Bikes. A number of bike-related Bay Area Challenge and re- top male/female new rider, cycling resources in your Bike to Work Day is just Register at bikeeastbay.org. events are occurring through- cruit friends, neighbors and and the top male/female area. The Pleasanton Bike- one day of many events tak- This year's Bike to Work out the community over the co-workers to form teams encourager. To participate: ways Map has information ing place in May as part of Day Happy Hour has grown next few months. Many will of 1-8 individuals and win first, register on the website on the Pleasanton Bikeway National Bike Month. Take to two locations in the Tri- also offer an opportunity to prizes. This challenge kicks (lovetoride.net/bayarea); network and can be found the healthy commute and Valley. McKay’s Taphouse enter the raffle to win prizes. off on May 1st and contin- second, create a team or through the City of Pleasan- join thousands of Bay Area and Beer Garden in Pleas- The City of Dublin is show- ues throughout the month join an existing team; third, ton website, under Getting commuters as they bike to anton, along with World of casing National Bike Month of May. Start a team or join ride a bike anywhere, any- Around. For more informa- work or to transit. Beer at Hacienda Crossings with Urban Cycling work- an existing team. Teams can time, during the month- tion on Bike to Work Day, On May 9, Energizer Sta- Shopping Center in Dublin shops, Bike to Work chal- have up to eight riders and long challenge, and record just call 511 and use the tions will be set up all over will be the local 2019 Happy lenges, Community Rides, can be composed of anyone your rides on the website or voice-activated system to ask the Bay Area to celebrate Hour Sponsors. Come join and incentives for biking (colleagues, friends, family, with the app to earn points; for bicycling information. Bike to Work Day. An En- the party and re-fuel with to local Farmers Markets. etc.). Each individual and and fourth, join in the prize ergizer Station at the East tasty refreshments and spe- Dublin/Pleasanton BART cial discounts on beverages. station will be jointly hosted Cycling-loving community by Hacienda, the City of business partners will add to Pleasanton, the City of Dub- the festivities with additional lin, Veeva Systems, Dublin activities. The Tri-Valley Cyclery and BART. Cyclists Bike to Work Day Happy Easter Services who stop by the East Dublin/ Hours will be held from Pleasanton Energizer Station 5:30 - 7:00 pm at McKay’s will receive free t-shirts, Taphouse, 252 Main Street, while sizes and quantities Pleasanton, and from 4:30 last; a free Cycling Commute - 6:30 pm at World of Beer, Companion; a canvas tote 4920 Dublin Boulevard, bag filled with great cycling Dublin. Bike parking will be gear/give-aways/snacks, and available. more. Participating cyclists On Thursday, May 9, can also receive a free bike and throughout Bike Month safety check courtesy of this May, hundreds of thou- Dublin Cyclery. The Ener- sands of people will pedal gizer Station will be open in celebration of bicycling between 6:30 - 9:00 am in as a fun, sustainable and the plaza area just outside the healthy way to get to work. turnstiles. The East Dublin/ See how your business can Pleasanton BART station sits engage with your employees in the middle of Interstate and communities: sponsor 580 and is easily accessed by Bike to Work Day, become Owens Drive from Pleasan- a business member, request EXTENSION (Continued from page 2) The CIP includes the These include Don Bid- design and construction of a dle Community Park, Jor- 13,000-square-foot Cultural dan Ranch Neighborhood Arts Center on the first-floor Square, phase 1 of Wallis of the Dublin Civic Center Ranch Community Park, the building, currently occupied Cultural Arts Center, and Li- by Dublin Police Services. brary Tenant Improvements. The Arts Center would serve The projected fee in- as a multi-use facility offer- come is based on developing cultural, educational, ment projects proceeding and social opportunities. as planned. CIP projects The $5.8 million project may need to be reevaluated is scheduled to commence should a slowdown of pro- Join us for between 2020-2022. jected development activity occur. EASTER Council Must Decide on Development of Fallon Hisatomi called on the Sports Park council for direction on Fal- SERVICES Assistant Administra- lon phase 3. If it decided to tive Services Director, Lisa proceed with a portion of the Hisatomi, asked the Council project, other park projects GOOD FRIDAY to decide what path for- could also move forward. ward it would take with If the council chooses to April 19 at 7:30pm the proposed $10.4 million greenlight the complete Chancel Choir Cantata Phase 3 development of $10.4 million Fallon phase Fallon Sports Park. Phase 3 3, then the other projects represents the final stage of would need to wait to be EASTER SUNDAY the park’s design—the con- funded until after the five- struction of 14 acres known year CIP window. April 21 at 9:00am & 10:30am as the Upper Terrace. Op- Additional park projects Brass and Chancel Choir tions in the concept design are contingent on Traffic include a cricket field, sand Impact Fees, direct fund- Nursery available for infants through 5 years volleyball, and multi-sport ing from developers, and at 9:00am. Nursery and activity available for batting cages. other sources. The CIP also children through 3rd grade during 10:30am. Hisatomi warned the contains the following park council that there is in- projects: Clover Park and STAY FOR HOT CROSS BUNS! sufficient cash flow from Sunrise Park, Dublin Sports Public Facility Impact Fees Grounds All-Abilities Play- LYNNEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH to fund the entire CIP. She ground, Heritage Park Cem- asked the council to decide, etery improvements, and in particular, how to pro- Tassajara Hills Neighbor- ceed with the Sports Park. hood Square. Hisatomi said that the city The updated five-year would need to identify ad- CIP will be presented again, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA ditional funding to construct incorporating council feed- 925.846.0221 | www.lynnewood.org all of the proposed projects. back, at the May 21 meeting.

Signature of Registrants: Signature of Registrants: listed above: January 14, 2014, tion Protected in writing at the Alex Zamora SUPERIOR If you object to the granting COUNTY OF ALAMEDA LEGAL NOTICES /s/: Daniel Szigeti, Owner. /s/: Alberto Ruiz Torres, .Signature of Registrants: following address: 500 Unicorn COURT OF CALIFORNIA, of the petition, you should ap- TO ALL INTERESTED This statement was filed Owner. This statement was /s/: Kenneth Falconi, Presi- Park Drive, Suite 503, Woburn, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA pear at the hearing and state PERSONS: 2120 Martin Luther Kink, Jr. your objections or file written FOR INFORMATION with the County Clerk of Al- filed with the County Clerk of dent. This statement was MA 01801, Attn: Legal Depart- Way, Berkeley, California objections with the court before Petitioner: PLACING ameda on March 18, 2019. Alameda on March 15, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of ment, Tel. No. (888) 869-2767 Expires March 18, 2024. Expires March 15, 2024. Alameda on March 21, 2019. (Client Support); email: Mar- 94704 Branch Name: Probate the hearing. Your appearance Belen Consuelo Pulgar de LEGAL NOTICES may be in person or by your Figueira Call 925-243-8000 The Independent Legal The Independent Legal Expires March 21, 2024. [email protected]. No. 4506. Published March No. 4509. Published March The Independent Le- The Independent Legal No. To all heirs, beneficiaries, attorney. If you are a creditor filed a petition with this court 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019. 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2019. gal No. 45112. Published 4516. Published April 11, 2019. creditors, contingent creditors, or a contingent creditor of the for a decree changing names and persons who may other- decedent, you must file your as follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 NAME STATEMENT wise be interested in the will claim with the court and mail Present Name: FILE NO. 556605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or estate, or both, of: Carmen a copy to the personal rep- Belen Consuelo Pulgar de The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT E. Cunha aka Carmen Cunha. resentative appointed by the Figueira ing business as: Fearless FILE NO. 556368 FILE NO. 556671 NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 556831 court within the later of either Proposed Name: Wheelmen, 3626 Dunsmuir The following person(s) do- The following person(s) do- FILE NO. 556936 The following person(s) do- A Petition for Probate has (1) four months from the date Bela P. Fig Circle, Pleasanton, CA ing business as: World’s ing business as: Protein The following person(s) doing business as: Delta Solar, been filed by: Alex Zamora of first issuance of letters to a in the Superior Court of Cali- general personal representa- THE COURT ORDERS 94588, is hereby registered by Most Intelligent Man, 1152 Research, 1852 Rutan ing business as: Metro 260 Maple St, Livermore, CA fornia, County of Alameda. tive, as defined in section 58(b) that all persons interested in the following owner(s): Stealth St. Livermore, CA Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, Security, 5716 Preston 94550, is hereby registered by The Petition for Probate re- of the California Probate Code, this matter appear before this Thomas Garrett, 3626 Dun- 94551, is hereby registered by is hereby registered by Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, the following owner(s): the following owner(s): the following owner(s): is hereby registered by Caeton Roche, 260 Maple quests that: Alex Zamora or (2) 60 days from the mailing court at the hearing indicated smuir Circle, Pleasanton, be appointed as personal or personal delivery to you of below to show cause, if any, CA 94588. This business is Son Tien Dinh, 3014 san Juan Berkeley Nutritional MFG the following owner(s): St, Livermore, CA 94550. Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002. Group, 1852 Rutan Drive Sulaiman Omar Noory and This business is conducted representative to administer a notice under section 9052 of why the petition for change of conducted by an Individual. the estate of the decedent. the California Probate Code. name should not be granted. The date on which the reg- This business is conducted Livermore, CA 94551. This Waseem Latifi, 609 S Tradi- by an individual. The date on by an Individual. The date on business is conducted by tion St, Tracy CA 95304. This which the registrant first com- (X)The petition requests Other California statutes and Any person objecting to the istrant first commenced authority to administer the name changes described which the registrant first com- a Corporation. The date on business is conducted by a menced to transact business legal authority may affect your to transact business un- estate under the Independent rights as a creditor. You may above must file a written menced to transact business which the registrant first com- General Partnership. The date under the fictitious business der the fictitious business Administration of Estates want to consult with an attorney objection that includes the under the fictitious business menced to transact business on which the registrant first name(s) listed above: N/A. name(s) listed above: N/A. Act. (This authority will allow knowledgeable in California reasons for the objection at Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: N/A. under the fictitious business commenced to transact busi- Signature of Registrants: the personal representative Law. You may examine the file least two court days before /s/: Thomas Garrett, Founder. Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: March 9, ness under the fictitious busi- /s/: Caeton Roche, Owner. to take many actions with- kept by the court. If you are a the matter is scheduled to This statement was filed /s/: Son Tien Dinh, President. 2009.Signature of Registrants: ness name(s) listed above: This statement was filed out obtaining court approval. person interested in the estate, be heard and must appear with the County Clerk of Al- This statement was filed /s/: Nina Betts, Vice President N/A.Signature of Registrants: with the County Clerk of Al- Before taking certain very you may file with the court a at the hearing to show cause ameda on March 18, 2019. with the County Clerk of Al- of Finance. This statement was /s/: Sulaiman Noory, General ameda on March 21, 2019. important actions, however, Request for Special Notice why the petition should not Expires March 18, 2024. ameda on March 12, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of Partner. This statement was Expires March 21, 2024. the personal representa- (Form DE-154) of the filing of be granted. If no written The Independent Legal Expires March 12, 2024. Alameda on March 19, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of The Independent Le- tive will be required to give an inventory and appraisal of objection is timely filed, the No. 4506. Published March The Independent Legal Expires March 19, 2024. Alameda on March 25, 2019. gal No. 4514. Published notice to interested persons estate assets or of any peti- court may grant the petition 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019. No. 4508. Published March The Independent Le- Expires March 25, 2024. April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 unless they have waived tion or account as provided in without a hearing. 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2019. gal No. 4511. Published The Independent Le- notice or consented to the Probate Code section 1250. A NOTICE OF HEARING April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 gal No. 4513. Published NOTICE OF PETITION proposed action.) The inde- Request for Special Notice form Date: 5/24/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pendent administration author- is available from the court clerk. Time: 11:00 AM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 TO ADMINISTER NAME STATEMENT ESTATE OF: ity will be granted unless an Dept: 17 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 556285 CARMEN E. CUNHA interested person files an objec- (X) Attorney for Petitioner: Wil- The address of the court is: FILE NO. 556559 NAME STATEMENT LEGAL NOTICE The following person(s) doing Aka CARMEN CUNHA tion to the petition and shows liam Broderick-Villa P.O. Box Alameda County Administra- The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 556769 business as: DKL Consult- Case No. RP19012026 good cause why the court 3030 / 1300 K Street, Suite B tion business as: Quality Magic The following person(s) doing The business records of the fol- ing, 5200 Iron Horse Park- lowing customers of RECORD should not grant the authority Modesto, CA 95354 Building Cleaning Services 911 Lam- business as: Roof Max, 7610 way, #550, Dublin, 94568, XPRESS OF CALIFORNIA, Attorney or Party Without 209-521-1800 1221 Oak Street baren Ave, Livermore, CA National Dr, Livermore, CA Attorney: William Brod- A hearing on the petition will Oakland, CA 94612 is hereby registered by LLC dba Access Information 94551, is hereby registered by 94550, is hereby registered by erick-Villa SBN 277919 be held in this court as follows: The Independent Legal No. A copy of this Order To Show the following owner(s): Protected located at 5785 Las the following owner(s): the following owner(s): Curtis Legal Group, A 4515. Published April 4, 11, Cause shall be published at Daniel Szigeti 5200 Iron Horse Positas Road, Livermore, CA Parkway, #550, Dublin, 94568. Alberto Ruiz, 911 Lambaren Yorkshire Roofing of Northern Prof. Law Corp. P.O. Box Date: 05/06/2019 TIME: 9:31 18, 2019 least once each week for four Ave, Livermore, CA 94551. This California, Inc, 7610 National 94551 have been abandoned: 3030 /1300 K St., Suite AM Dept 202. at: SUPERIOR successive weeks prior to the This business is conducted MASTER LIQUIDITY FUND by an Individual. The date on business is conducted by an Dr., Livermore, CA 94550. This B Modesto, CA 95353 COURT OF CALIFORNIA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE date set for hearing on the pe- LLC. All records will be shred- FOR CHANGE OF NAME tition in the following newspa- which the registrant first com- Individual. The date on which business is conducted by a Telephone NO.: 209-521- County of Alameda 2120 Mar- ded 9 days after publication of 1800 Fax NO.209- 572- tin Luther King, Jr. Way Berke- Case No. RG19013354 per of general circulatition menced to transact business the registrant first commenced Corporation. The date on which this notice. Anyone claiming to 3501 E-Mail Address: ley, CA 94704 Berkeley Court- printed in this county: under the fictitious business to transact business under the the registrant first commenced have an interest in the records WBroderick-villa@CurtisLe- house / Probate Division. SUPERIOR COURT OF The Independent Newspaper name(s) listed above: 4/1/2018. fictitious business name(s) to transact business under the listed above: 03/15/2019. fictitious business name(s) should contact Access Informa- galGroup.com Attorney For: CALIFORNIA, 2250 First Street, Livermore, APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 11

CA 94550 Dated: April 3, 2019 at the hearing to show cause OCEANIC. All records will be 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2019 RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 157) OFFICE/hOuSE/ The Federal Fair Housing Act, /s/: D Drew, Clerk of the why the petition should not shredded 16 days after publi- ter, and Instagram. YARD SALES CONdO / duPLEX / APT Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Superior Court be granted. If no written cation of this notice. Anyone RENTAL of 1964, and state law prohibit ANIMALS FERAL CAT FOUNDATION The Independent Legal No. objection is timely filed, the claiming to have an interest advertisements for housing and Cat & kitten adoptions now at 4517 Published April 11, 18, court may grant the petition in the records should contact 2) CATS/ DOGS 118) FREE SECTION 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- employment that contain any the new Livermore Petco on 25, May 2, 2019. without a hearing. Access Information Protected Free Pine & Oak Wood ALS TO SHARE preference, limitation or dis- Saturdays from 10:00AM to NOTICE OF HEARING in writing at the following ad- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, You cut & haul it crimination based on protected 2:30PM. We have many ador- 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date: 5/24/2019 dress: 500 Unicorn Park Drive, for adoption information con- Lots of Pine cones, too classes, including race, color, able, tame kittens that have SPACE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Time: 11:00 AM Suite 503, Woburn, MA 01801, tact Valley Humane Society at Please call religion, sex, handicap, familial Case No. RG19013360 Dept: 17 Attn: Legal Department, Tel. (925)426-8656 been tested for FIV & FELV, (408)897-3156 Inland Valley Publishing Co. status or national origin. IVPC SUPERIOR COURT OF The address of the court is: No. (888) 869-2767 (Client altered & vaccinated. 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EMPLOYMENT NOTICES / Oakland, CA 94612 ANNOUNCEMENTS A copy of this Order To Show 65) HELP WANTED Petitioner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 155) NOTICES Jorge Manuel Figueira Feria Cause shall be published at NAME STATEMENT 57) SERVICES filed a petition with this court least once each week for four “NOTICE TO READERS: FILE NO. 557015 for a decree changing names successive weeks prior to the Adopt a new best friend California law requires that The following person(s) doing as follows: date set for hearing on the peti- TVAR BE WARY of out of area com- contractors taking jobs that Present Name: tion in the following newspaper business as: VideoSwirl, 5559 Tri-Valley Animal panies. Check with the local total $500 or more (labor and/ Jorge Manuel Figueira Feria of general circulatition printed Goldenrod Dr Livermore, CA Rescue Better Business Bureau before or materials) be licensed by Proposed Name: in this county: 94551, is hereby registered by you send money or fees. 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Hous- housing bills. “Transporta- Funding for the rail link is tion have to stay in this cor- Mayor John Marchand noted housing rules. ing is an important element tion in the Tri-Valley area not going to happen unless ridor. With additional money that BART’s plan covered If the supplemental EIR and key in the scoring for will be tied to housing and the state knows there will sources, there is almost $600 five miles of track, while the were not approved, Council- the competitive funding for maybe more housing than we be housing. Housing is con- million for this project. There Valley Link project included member Trish Munro wanted transportation dollars. will be comfortable with”. tingent on the rail link being is a lot of momentum. The 42 miles of track. to know the cost the city Vice Mayor Robert Car- Dawn Argula, President built. Moving forward is people who don’t want this Ashley McBride Assis- would have to incur. Mc- ling asked whether the other and CEO of the Livermore necessary. The 4000 units of project “look a lot like us.” tant Planner discussed the Bride estimated $175,000. In cities involved in Valley Chamber of Commerce sup- housing is planned anyway. The people who want this Isabel neighborhood plan addition, Munro asked what Link are having similar dis- ports the Isabel Neighbor- Munro agreed that when project are younger. The that was reviewed by the would happen if the council cussions. Tree replied that hood Plan. The supplemental you have the opportunity to younger generation does city council in May 2018. did not approve the proj- Tracy has asked city staff to 175,000 dollars is small in do a complete plan, you can not want yards. They want The council adopted the ect. Vinn stated that funds come back with a plan. River the world of infrastructure control what it is going to something that’s affordable, plan, which encompassed for Livermore’s jurisdiction Islands has an amendment in and transportation projects. look like. That’s what this livable and has quality of life. 1100 acres, contingent on were available since the place for their station. The Valley Link project is does. In Livermore, we don’t have the full BART extension. The project would substantially In the public forum, Mi- one of the highest priorities Woerner said that the de- a plan for younger people, plan’s Environmental Impact increase housing stock. If the chael Ferrucci, President of for the chamber, as well as cision tonight is not whether and we need these people to Report was certified contin - council did not approve the the Board of Directors of Cit- for the newly formed Tri- or not we are going to do the work here. This will give us gent on approval of BART’s project, then any future fund- izens for Balanced Growth, Valley Chamber of Com- project. We are preserving the ability to attract job sites development of an Isabel ing would be problematic. stated, “It is difficult at best merce Alliance composed of our options. The key step to for this population, many of station. The city provided Marc Roberts, City Man- for our group to imagine, the five Tri-Valley Chambers preserve our option is to au- whom are working in the extensive public outreach ager, added that if the city did comprehend and justify why of Commerce. “The rail con- thorize the EIR.. There is no tech sector. “This is forward – over fifty meetings with not start now planning what it it would be a good idea at this nection is a game changer. downside to this right now. thinking.” residents and property own- wants to see here, ultimately time to resurrect the Isabel We will be able to reap the Mayor John Marchand ers, over 800 participants and the community would see Neighborhood Project.” He benefits of the industry that addressed some of the public over 3000 survey responses. something very different. reminded the council that is attracted here.” She con- comments made. There are The four residential There could be a checker- they committed that if Liver- cluded, “Stay the Course.” 80,000 cars coming over neighborhoods would in- board of warehouses where more did not get BART, there Carling noted that consid- the Altamont every day and clude townhomes, garden- the neighborhood core in the would be no plan. eration of public testimony many of those cars are going MILLS style apartments, center and plan was visualized. Parts of Donna Cabanne won- would be more relevant once to the BART station. With ENGLISH core housing with multi-story the open space or trails would dered why staff was trying the City has finished updat - Valley Link, parking will apartments and condomini- not be completed, because to “retrofit this plan to a posing the EIR. It is good to only be needed for Liver- TUTORING ums. Also proposed, a mix they would not be financially sible Valley Link transporta- make the city eligible for more residents, since pres- of uses and amenities, pe- feasible. tion plan”. A Valley Link funding from the state and ently the bulk of these cars destrian and bike networks, Councilmember Bob Wo- connection “does not require not from city coffers. “If we are from the other side of the millsenglishtutoring.com access to open space, three erner asked about the 4100 4095 housing units”. This don’t do this, the likelihood hill. With no housing built parks and a retail area along new units planned and the does not address the traffic of getting Valley Link would at the Isabel area, there will 925.315.1956 a main street. A business park average number of people gridlock that 12,000 new be pretty small.” be no reason for a station at [email protected] would be built on the edge per unit. Is this increas- Livermore residents would of the planning area. High ing our average number of create going to schools, gro- quality office development people per unit? Roberts cery shopping, etc. We have would be centered around the answered that the number of empty business space in Valley Link station. At the persons per unit would still the city right now. Building end of the build out in 2040, be 1.8 to 2.0 persons. This housing on existing infill just under 4100 new hous- is a twenty-year plan. The sites is preferable. ing units would have been growth requirements are John Stein voiced his developed, and commercial approximately 200 units per opinion that the proposed development supporting over year, which is consistent with area was the worst place to 9000 jobs. Twenty-five per - what is currently developed locate residential units be- cent of the housing would on average. There would be cause of noise from aircraft be subsidized affordable more developments in this and the freeway. The area workforce housing. The two part of the community than also has the highest level areas presently owned by in other parts. This is not of air pollution in the entire BART would be dedicated increasing the amount noted Bay Area created by the ex- to office uses. Three scenic in the General Plan buildout. haust from diesel trucks. He corridor amendments would Woerner advised that ap- also mentioned the airport be subject to height limits. proval of the plan is only protection area. He stated Supplemental EIR docu- contingent on Valley Link that the airport commission mentation would be required coming to Livermore. Tak- and Pilot’s Association were to move forward with an ing this step will improve against this project. update of the plan. Staff re- the chances of Valley Link On behalf of Innova- quested a state grant to offset becoming a reality. tion Tri-Valley Leadership the cost. They asked for the Michael Tree, executive Group, Splend Splendorio plan to continue during this director with the Tri-Valley- noted that Valley Link was interim period with its mix San Joaquin Valley Regional their number one infrastruc- of housing, businesses, and Rail Authority, stated that he ture project. The Isabel plan community uses. If the plan believes the bulk of funding provides housing of various were approached piecemeal, will come from the State types, as well as access for

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Holocaust Memorial Exhibit to Feature Artwork, Video Excerpts, And Informational Displays

For three days in late open to the public April 28- sculpture at the Palace of April, a Holocaust Memo- 30, 2019, from 9:00am to the Legion of Honor in San rial Exhibit will be offered 5:00pm daily. Francisco, which led him at the Bothwell Art Center The Holocaust Memorial to look at the Holocaust sponsored by the Liver- Exhibit is the vision of local Museum’s photo archive. more Valley Performing artist Larry Lagin, a former When he came upon two Arts Center, in conjunction Lawrence Livermore Lab photographs of Jewish with the Tri-Valley Chabad scientist who co-led the children wearing Jewish Center of Pleasanton. The engineering team for the stars, he first sketched, then exhibit has been designed National Ignition Facility painted them. His initial to coincide with Yom (NIF), one of the world’s work led to a series of 20 HaShoah, “Holocaust Re- largest nuclear fusion paintings over the course of membrance Day,” which is research programs, before the next few years. observed to honor and com- retiring in 2014. The exhibit Lagin says he felt the memorate the six million features Lagin’s paintings Holocaust victims in the Painting (top photo) of two brothers in Kovno Ghetto is based on a photo in the Jews who perished during based on photographs from photos “were calling out to Holocaust Museum archives. Lower photo is of artist Larry Lagin. the Holocaust. It is free and the archives through a use me” and says he wanted “to agreement with the United honor them and to pay my States Holocaust Memo- respects for them” though rial Museum in Washing- his work. Of the original 20 ton D.C. To enhance the works in the series, 14 will experience, the paintings be on display. Three color are supported by excerpts portraits of local Holocaust from their online Holocaust survivors were also part of Encyclopedia, a commemo- the series, but were gifted rative video from the Holo- to the subjects by the art- caust Memorial Museum, ist. None of the remaining as well as video excerpts paintings are for sale. of Holocaust survivors Now a resident art- used with permission from ist at the Bothwell Arts the University of Southern Center, Lagin believes that California’s Shoah Founda- “science and art are very tion Institute similar; both are creative Lagin visited the Ho- and involve journeys of locaust Museum in 1995 exploration.” Over 20 years shortly before coming to ago, he was responsible the Lab from Princeton for bringing the popular University. According “Science on Saturday” to Lagin, the visit had a program to Livermore from profound impact on him Princeton and he continues and served many years later to focus on educational as an inspiration, when he outreach. Lagin especially returned to his former pas- hopes that high school sion for art. While taking students, their parents and art classes shortly after teachers will come to the retiring, he saw a Holocaust (continued on page 5) 2 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019

Magnetic Sibling Sound Comes to the Firehouse Stage

Harmony-rich original folk music and acoustic pop come to the Firehouse Arts Center Theater in downtown Oshima Brothers Pleasanton on Friday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. In their only Northern California performance on the current national tour, the Oshima Brothers’ set list will include tracks from their 2016 album, and a whole host of new material. Oshima Brothers live concerts are full of dynamic vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion. The duo hails from rural Maine, raised in a musical family, and have been creating and performing since they could hold instruments. The Brothers: younger brother Jamie is the band’s producer, recording/audio engineer, and filmmaker. In addition to singing, he plays electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, mandolin, banjo, and fiddle. Jaime has been recording songs and making videos in his home studio, Tiny Room Studio, since he was twelve. “Senior” member Sean is the band’s songwriter, publicist, business man- ager, stylist… and chef. He sings and plays rhythm guitar, harmonica, and cajón. Tickets: reserved seating tickets are $15 - $25, and be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by call- hours are Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. and if not sold out. Free parking available in the center lot, ing 925-931-4848, or in person at the box office, 4444 Saturdays 10:00 entrance on Spring Street. Railroad Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Box Office a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two hours prior to performances

Quarteto Nuevo Brings a Unique World Fusion Sound

Quarteto Nuevo to and woodwinds, Kenton recorded with symphonies perform Friday, April 26, Youngstrom on acoustic and orchestras nationwide, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. The sec- guitar, Jacob Szekely on as well as with such legend- ond event in this season’s cello, with percussion by ary artists as Dave Brubeck, new “Bothwell Presents” Felipe Fraga. The four Rush, John Tesh, Ellie series, Quarteto Nuevo master-musicians effort- Goulding, and many oth- will bring a unique world lessly blend their individual ers. Szekely has said, “We fusion sound to the relaxed styles, creating emotion- lean toward jazz because and intimate performance ally-charged soundscapes we love it, but we’re all space at the Bothwell Arts that represent very different steeped in classical music.” Center. Their distinctive in- world cultures. Their wide- They unite different musi- strumentation richly colors ranging repertoire includes cal influences, improvising music that infuses Western music from Heitor Villa- on core melodies to craft a classical, Eastern European Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasilei- unique fusion. folk, Latin and jazz with an ras” and Chick Corea’s The “Bothwell Presents” organic contemporary feel. “Children’s Song No. 6 series features smaller The group was described to traditional Macedonian groups and innovative by The Los Angeles Times “Gadjarsko” and original artists in an intimate, less as taking “eclecticism to works. structured setting. Tickets far reaches with warmth The members of for all events in the series and lyricism.” Quarteto Nuevo bring are just $20 each. Quarteto Nuevo’s mem- broad expertise and varied Tickets are available at Quarteto Nuevo bers include Damon Zick backgrounds to the group. www.lvoac.org or 373- on the soprano saxophone Each has performed and 6800. APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 3

Livermore Stories at the Library The Livermore Public Library and the Livermore Heritage Guild present Then & Now: Livermore Stories, a quarterly, free, local history lecture series. Will Bolton, curator of the Duarte Garage and Lincoln Highway Museum, will give a lecture entitled “The Du- arte Garage” on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms. Bolton will discuss the history of the iconic garage and its role in the Lincoln Highway. Built by Frank H. Duarte in 1915, the garage served countless travelers on the country's first transcontinental highway, which stretched from Times Square to San Francisco's Lincoln Park. Future dates for Then & Now: Livermore Stories programs are, July 17 and October 16, 2019. All of the lectures will take place in the Civic Center Library Com- munity Rooms at 7:00 p.m.

LATE NITE CATECHISM “Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?”

Photo shows activity at last year's Innovation Fair. Fri APR 12 at 8pm

LIVERMORE 50th Anniversary of Moon Walk to Be AMADOR SYMPHONY Celebrated As Part of Innovation Fair With Cellist Evan Kahn Sat APR 13 at 8pm Presented by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Cen- displays, visual art, and technology experiments will be ter, the Third Annual Livermore Innovation Fair “Build- spread across the plaza and inside the Bankhead Theater. ing for the Moon and Beyond” will be held Saturday The lively environment is equal parts science fair, high- LONESOME May 4, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Bankhead tech exhibition, art show and community celebration. TRAVELER Theater. A free, family-friendly event, this year’s theme Hands-on workshops presented by NASA Ames Re- The Concert with honors the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moonwalk search, robotics testing, Artificial and Business Intelli- PETER YARROW with a continued exploration of the many ways imagina- gence and the popular Virtual Reality Theater experience A Powerful Anthem tion, art and technology intersect in the world around us. will be offered throughout the day. to American Folk Music from the For 2019, BitsBytes&Pixels will present a new com- The event is free. However, online registration is 1920s to the 1970s puter animation film festival, seen for the first time in the recommended to ensure entry. In prior years, more than a Tri-Valley. Part of the world renowned Computer Graph- thousand students, as well as family members and friends Sun APR 14 at 3pm ics Conference, SIGGRAPH, the film festival features attended this unique opportunity to discover and explore award-winning short films, groundbreaking computer new innovations. The Innovation Fair is made possible QUARTETO animation and visual effects technology. The event will through major sponsors, Topcon Positioning Systems, NUEVO be paired with an exhibit of artwork created by Liver- ThoughtSpot, Lawrence Livermore National Security at the Bothwell more school students. LLC, Black Lab R&D, and Lam Research. For more MESMERIZING Inspired by the hands-on maker movement, the In- information visit www.lvpac.org/education RHYTHMS novation Fair is designed to energize students in grades The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street Fri APR 26 at 8pm K-12 and help make a connection between the five in downtown Livermore. Online registration is available Tickets Just $20 STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineer- at www.lvpac.org. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org ing, Arts, and Math.) More than 50 interactive scientific 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019

Bridge Over Troubled Water Smokey Joe's Cafe - Musical Revue May 18 Concert Features Iconic Rock 'n Roll Songs est songs of the past century, including show-stopping To Benefit The Alan classics like "On Broadway","Stand by Me","Jailhouse Rock","Hound Dog","Love Potion No. 9","Spanish Harlem","Yakety Yak", and "Charlie Brown." It cel- Hu Foundation ebrates the music of the legendary song writing duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Their generation-defining songs provided hit after hit for icons like Elvis Presley, Ben E. The newly formed Alan Hu Foundation will King, The Coasters, and The Drifters. present a benefit concert, “Bridge Over Troubled Directed and Choreographed by Christina Lazo. Water”, to promote mental health, raise aware- Musical Direction by Sierra Dee. Produced by Kathleen ness and remove stigma surrounding psychiatric Breedveld. disorders, and support fundamental research for Cast includes Ken: Dave J Abrams*; Michael: Domi- cures. Xiaofang Chen and Chih-Ching Hu created nic Lessa; Adrian: Justin Sabino; Victor: The T; Fred: the foundation in memory of their son, Alan, who Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre will stage Smokey Joe's Chris Poston; B.J.: Tanika Baptiste;;Pattie: Elizabeth took his own life in 2018 at the age of 15, due to Cafe - The Songs of Leiber & Stoller April 27 to May 12. Curtis; Brenda: Vida Mae Fernandez; DeLee: Katherine mental disorders. Performances will be at the Firehouse Arts Center, Dela Cruz; and Swing: Courtney Jacobs. Alan, a gifted student and talented cellist, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton on Fridays and Satur- (* Member of Actors Equity Association, the Union played in the string orchestras while he attended days at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United Amador Valley High School and Harvest Park Words & Music by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller. Leiber States.) Middle School. Local board members, Marsha and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock 'n' For tickets visit the Firehouse Arts box office at 4444 McInnis, Mark Rahman and Lynn Gatehouse roll, and now their songs provide the basis for entertain- Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, go on lie www.firehouse- agreed that a concert would be a fitting tribute ment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In arts.org or call 925-931-4848. to Alan’s memory, and an appropriate way to an idealized '50's setting, the classic themes of love won, For more information, visit the TVRT website: www. introduce the foundation to the community. lost and imagined blend with slice-of-life emotions. trivalleyrep.org. Amador Valley High School music teacher Mark This musical theatrical revue features 40 of the great- Aubel stepped up to plan the program and direct

the concert, which will include student ensembles from both Amador Valley High School and Har- vest Park Middle School. Many of Alan’s friends and classmates will be playing in the concert. Two Poets Featured at Poetry Reading Featured soloists will be professional musicians and teachers, Brady Anderson, Abraham Becker, Hosted by Poet Laureate at Ravenswood Yuting Chen, Beth Tomlin and Ewen Tsai. The concert will take place on Saturday, Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton will host His work has appeared in literary journals such as Ameri- May 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Lynnewood United another Poetry at Ravenswood on Sunday, April 14, from can Letters & Commentary, American Literary Review, Methodist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleas- 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ravenswood historic site, 2657 Arroyo The Antioch Review, Boulevard, Colorado Review, anton. In addition to the musical performances, Road, in Livermore. Featured poets are Deema Shehabi Denver Quarterly, The Kenyon Review, New American there will be a silent auction, and representatives and Joshua McKinney. Writing, and many others. He is the recipient of The from local mental health organizations to provide Shehabi is a poet, writer, editor, and playwright. She Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize, The Dickinson Prize, resources and answer questions. Doors open at is the author of Thirteen Departures From the Moon and and a Gertrude Stein Award for Innovative Writing. He is 3:30 PM. Though there is no charge for admis- co-editor with Beau Beausoleil of Al-Mutanabbi Street co-editor of the online eco-poetry zine, Clade Song. He sion, donations are encouraged and will be grate- Starts Here (PM Press), which received the Northern teaches poetry and literature at California State University fully accepted. RSVP by May 10, 2019 at http:// California Book Award’s NCBR Recognition Award. She Sacramento. alanhufoundation.org/events/benefit-concert-for- also co-authored Diaspo/Renga with Marilyn Hacker. Her The event will begin with readings by the featured alanhu-foundation/ two plays, “Light not Touched by Fire” and “A Handful poets, followed by an open mic, book signing, and recep- For further information and to donate to The of White Petals,” were performed by the Arabian Shake- tion. Admission is $5. Refreshments will be served. Alan Hu Foundation, visit the website, http://al- speare Company’s New Works Festival, and in 2018, she The Ravenswood Poetry Series was created in 2005. anhufoundation.org/helping. won the Nazim Hikmet Poetry Competition. Sponsored by the City of Livermore, the continuing series McKinney is the author of four books of poetry: Small has featured many notable poets over its fourteen-year Sillion (Parlor Press, 2019), Mad Cursive (Wordcraft of existence. It continues quarterly on the second Sunday of Oregon, 2012), The Novice Mourner (Bear Star Press, April, July, and October from 5 to 7 p.m. For more infor- 2005), and Saunter (University of Georgia Press, 2002). mation contact [email protected].

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Western Affair 2019: Celebrating Cattle, Corks, and Conservation at Wente

California Rangeland in both wine-making and both cattle and vines in and red wine go so well live auction packed with restorative views, cleaner Trust is hosting its annual ranching— this year’s event harmony. This year’s gala together, we will have a one-of-a-kind experiences, air and water, healthy local A Western Affair gala this will be hosted at Wente will highlight how both culinary experience like no and live country music and food, and valuable habitat summer, bringing together Vineyards in Livermore, on contribute significantly to other.” dancing to cap off the night. for wildlife to thrive. urban and rural communi- Saturday, June 29. There our economy, are stewards A Western Affair 2019 Funds raised through this This event is expected ties to conserve our state’s will be an exclusive VIP of healthy soils, produce will draw about 400 people event will reach far beyond to sell out quickly. Guests precious rangelands and wine blending class and re- the local food we enjoy, and from throughout the state. the ranching community. are invited to purchase the benefits they provide. ception on Friday, June 28. provide the iconic land- This evening will bring By helping to conserve tickets or tables by visit- In partnership with the “Like the Wente family, scapes we cherish,” said the spirit of the West to privately-stewarded open ing www.rangelandtrust. Wente family— a family many ranchers and vintners Rangeland Trust CEO Nita life with a dinner, a silent space, Californians will org/a-western-affair-2019 with long and rich history have found ways to nurture Vail. “And since red meat auction featuring a collec- forever have peaceful or calling (916) 444-2096. tion of specialty items, a

Livermore Library to Host 30's Board Game Night at Eight Bridges

The Livermore Public ditional items for check- www.meetup.com/20s-30s- Library will host a 20’s & out—such as board games, Programs-at-Livermore- 30’s Board Game Night at robots, and telescopes. Public-Library. Eight Bridges Brewing on Library of Things items For tickets, visit: Thursday, April 18, 2019, can be checked out for two from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. weeks. EXHIBIT This program is free and 20’s & 30’s Programs (continued from front page) no registration is required. at the Livermore Public Eight Bridges Brewing is Library are designed for exhibit, and will be offering located at 332 Earhart Way individuals aged 20 through a special reception for high in Livermore. 39. For more information school students on Monday All featured games are or to view future Livermore evening, April 29th. available to check out from Public Library 20’s and Since the exhibit con- the Library of Things, a 30’s programs, visit the tains some audio-visual service that offers non-tra- library’s Meetup group at materials which are partly graphic in nature, the exhibit is most appropriate for Youth Musical Festival high school age and above. Mista Cookie Jar High School Music Two receptions are to be April 13 • 2pm Collaborative offered, an opening recep- Rockstar Excitement with the • tion on Sunday, April 28th April 13 Parental Control Warmth of Family Music • at 6:00pm and the reception April 18 Originality 2.0 for high school students on Monday evening. Kosher refreshments for both receptions will be provided by Tri-Valley Chabad. Special group viewings can also be arranged in advance. The Bankhead Theater The Oshima Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Dave Rocha Trio: Adventures in Jazz! will take place at and Bothwell Arts Center Presents: the Pleasanton Library at 2 p.m. on April 28. Adventures are home to nine resident Brothers Smokey Joe’s Cafe in Jazz is a musical program that is fun, entertaining, and performing arts companies April 19 • 8pm April 27 - May 12 educational. Performed by talented and experienced jazz and over 40 studio artists Harmony-Rich Blend of An Electrifying Musical featuring and cultural arts instructors. musicians, the show opens wide the doors of jazz music Contemporary the Music of Leiber and Stroller to young minds. All ages welcome, best for elementary lvpac.org Folk and Acoustic Pop age through middle school. Performance will take place For special group view- in the Large Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, ings, contact Anne Giancola ([email protected]) or Pleasanton. For information, contact the Children's 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton | 925.931.4848 Desk - (925) 931-3400 ext. 3. Larry Lagin (llagin@comcast.net). 6 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019 Ed Kinney Community Patriot Awards Go to Sarah Banholzer and Jorge Victoria

Friends, acquaintances, High School and editor of and family members are the school paper, The Ama- invited to a champagne don. She plays volleyball reception 5:30-7:00 p.m. for the high school and also on Monday, April 29, at for the club volleyball team, Museum On Main in Pleas- which means she plays all anton to honor this year’s year round. recipients of the Ed Kinney Sarah has started the Community Patriot Award: local Make-A-Wish club Sarah Banholzer and Jorge project and coordinates Victoria. their fundraising events to Now in its fourteenth raise money towards the year, the Ed Kinney Com- goal of $10,000 to grant munity Patriot Award some child’s wish. So far, honors the memory of the they have raised $5,000. former mayor, who also She is on the teen board was the Master of Cer- of the Greater Bay Area emonies for “Celebrating Make-A-Wish Foundation Freedom and its Evolution and also helps with events since the Revolution,” the on that level. all-volunteer Fourth of July Sarah loves to do crafts, celebration held in Lions so at the holiday season she Wayside Park. The planning makes various crafts, like team for that event, plus the colorful paper ornaments past recipients of the award, and succulent containers select each year’s awardees. shaped like birdhouses. She “Ed was an inspiration sells these on a Facebook to those of us who worked page to raise money to buy with him on this and other gifts for the children that projects,” said W. Ron Sut- have to spend Christmas at ton, founder of the Fourth the University of California of July community celebra- Pictured are Sarah Banholzer and Jorge Victoria – San Francisco’s Benioff tion. “He exemplified loyal hospital. This project is service in the development Past recipients of the A Difference Programs. The Hempill, Ken Mercer, Brad located at 603 Main Street, especially meaningful to of his community, both as award gather at an annual awards program is under Hirst, Dave & Rosiland on the west side of the Sarah because she was an elected official (former dinner meeting to select the the auspices of Make A Dif- Wright, Chuck Deckert, Pleasanton arch sign. diagnosed with leukemia mayor and city council next awardees. Each year, ference, Today & Always Joanie Fields, Bob & Pat when she was four years member) and as an every- Ed Kinney Community (501C3). Lane, Jan Batcheller, Tony SARAH BANHOLZER old and was treated at that day citizen volunteer – a Patriots also are honored at Award sponsor is Tony Macchiano, Harry Miller, Sarah Banholzer is the hospital. community patriot. the Independence Day cel- Macchiano. Refreshment Christine Steiner, Eric first Community Patriot While on a trip to Wash- “One of the ways we ebration, held midday July sponsors are Bob Molinaro “Otis” Nostrand, Bob Silva, who is still in high school, ington, D.C. Sarah found a wish to honor Ed’s memory 4 in Lions Wayside Park. of Garre’ Winery, and Eric Dolores Bengtson, John but she has a background cute ornament made out of in perpetuity is by annually Complimentary portraits Nostrand of Hopyard Sensiba, Bob Butler, Mar- that would be good for recycled magazines in the presenting the Ed Kinney of the awardees were taken American Grill and Ale jean Gerton Rivara, Betty many people’s lifetime ac- gift shop, and she bought it. Community Patriot Award by Christina Gray of Bella House. Nostrand, Rosemary Young, complishments. As they were walking down to individuals who have ex- Luna Studios. At the recep- Other past recipients are Herb Ritter, and Nancy & Sarah was born in Pleas- the street a bit after leaving hibited the service behavior tion, master of ceremonies (in chronological order): Gary Harrington. anton, the only child of Teri the shop, Sarah stopped and entitling them to be called will be Brad Hirst, him- Jack Dove, Roger McLain, Special guests at the and John Banholzer. She said, “Mom, I have a great Community Patriots,” self a past recipient of the Hank Gomez, Juanita Hau- event will be Roberta Kin- has lived in the same down- idea! We can make those Sutton explained, adding, award. Sponsors for the gen, Charlotte Severin, Bob ney, Ed’s wife, plus their town Victorian house her ornaments and sell them “Remember, it is individu- event are Gina Piper, Real- Athenour, Rebecca Bruner, two sons, Brad and Scott. whole life. She is a junior and use all of the money to als who change the world.” tor, and ACCUSPLIT Make Howard Neely, Barbara Museum On Main is this year at Amador Valley buy more gifts to take to the APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 7

hospital.” That year (2012) that procedure. Another for the Make-A-Wish club well. occasions, plus chair of Association has worked the family made and sold purchase she funded was this year have been a face- Jorge worked for 25 many other related commit- with the local Rotary clubs over 200 ornaments out of Buzzy Bees, which are a painting and hair-braiding years at Lawrence Liver- tees. As he says, the Sister to provide wheelchairs to magazines and recycled device that distracts the booth at the AVHS Pigskin more Lab as a mechanical City Association is always Mexico, and with the Pleas- Christmas cards and made child while they are get- Roast, a Thanksgiving Pie designer. Jorge retired eight on his mind, in one aspect anton Lions Club to provide $1,100 in donations. The ting a blood draw or other Sale, and Christmas Carol- years ago, but his volunteer or another. eyeglasses to Mexico for next year, it grew into a needle poke. Funds Sarah ing at the Farmers’ Market. work for the Pleasanton Sis- During his years of those in need. The orga- much bigger project. They raised also have provided Sarah has a website ter City Association in the service he has helped raise nization also has helped had her Girl Scout troop pill cases that the discharge where you can learn more community has not stopped. over $260,000 through the the Pleasanton community and friends help out, made nurse can put in all of the about her many, many ac- A little over 26 years ago, annual barbecue fund- when called upon to pro- over 500 ornaments, and patient’s medicines for the tivities www.BeStrongAnd- one of Jorge's daughters raiser, which helps provide vide translation. Through raised $2,500. Since then, week, so that the caregiver GiveBackHappiness.com read about the Sister City the money needed for many the years, Jorge also has they have made and sold just has to copy that the fol- Asked what she likes Foreign Exchange program Pleasanton students to volkunteered for other crafts and also baked goods, lowing weeks. most about Pleasanton, between Pleasanton and participate in the exchange youth organizations lo- so that they were able to Sarah was able to al- Sarah said that she likes Tuluncingo, Mexico. She program. He has worked cally, including the softball provide each child in the locate some of these funds the community aspect of wanted to be an exchange on the Cinco de Mayo league and Boy Scouts. He hospital with a wonderful for an emergency that arose knowing so many people\. student, which began Jorge Celebration, the Christmas was Scout Master of Troop gift that Santa hand-deliv- a couple summer ago: The On the flip side, she had to and his family's involve- Holiday Parade, the Fair 916 for many years. ered to them on Christmas donor that had been funding think quite a while, but she ment in the exchange Parade float, the Communi- Jorge says he will Eve. a summer week-long camp wishes her high school was program. First they hosted ty Posada (re-enactment for always support the ex- In fifth grade, Sarah for oncology patients was not quite so crowded, espe- an exchange student here in Pleasanton at the Veterans change program between was given an assignment to was not able to do so, and cially her math classes. their own home, and then Hall at Christmas), plus Pleasanton and Tulancingo describe her life in a five- the camp was going to be their daughter became one the student exchanges each because he sees the benefit word memoir. Her phrase cancelled for these kids if JORGE VICTORIA of Pleasanton's exchange year. He has worked on to so many children and was “Be Strong and Give the money wasn’t found. Be Jorge Victoria was born students to Tuluncingo. many ways to help further adults – the value of friend- Back Happiness,” and that Strong and Give Back Hap- in Mexico and came to the The program is reciprocal, the Exchange Program ship, the value of pride in has become Sarah’s motto piness Swimathon proceeds United States in the mid so his daughter was able in general. Last but not Pleasanton and Tulancingo in life. In 2014, she started funded the camp for these 1950's when his parents to live in the home of her least he has been going to that is shared, the broaden- the “Be Strong and Give kids. When the hospital filled out the paperwork to exchange sister's family in Mexico almost every year ing of understanding of Back Swimathon,” held at had called to ask Sarah if immigrate here. Jorge was Tuluncingo. with the 5-day adult visiting one another and the two the Pleasanton Swim Club, she would be willing to 9 years old then. After mov- From that point for- cultural delegation from cultures. Jorge also sees the for swimmers of all ages to use some of her funds for ing to the U.S. he learned ward, Jorge has continued Pleasanton. (This year, confidence that the ex- swim laps and have spon- this, her face went from English in school, but also volunteering because he former mayor Tom Pico change program has given sors. The swimathon takes sad when listening to the continued to speak Span- saw the benefits, not only will be traveling with Jorge to young people that lasts place every April/May and problem to pure joy when ish, his native language, for his daughter, but also and Sylvia along with about their lifetimes. Since Jorge has raised over $60,000 for they asked for her participa- through the years. Knowing for so many people who 25 other adults represent- has been involved, the ex- the UCSF Benioff Chil- tion. Her response was an two languages has been of had participated in the ing the delegation from change program has served dren’s Hospital. immediate “Yes!” benefit to Jorge and many Pleasanton and Tuluncingo Pleasanton in April.) Jorge over 300 teenagers. Sarah meets with the The Make-A-Wish club others as it has helped to exchange. Jorge has worn also helps coordinate the Jorge’s wish is that more hospital staff each year to is special to Sarah because bridge an understanding many hats in his 26 years of delegation from Tulancingo people who live in Pleasan- determine what programs she received her wish when between cultures. service with the Pleasanton- when they return the 5-day ton would get involved in the monies will fund. In the she was five years old – to He finished his primary, Tulancingo Sister City visitation. the Sister City program and past the monies have been go to Disneyland! high school and college Association. He has been The Pleasanton- become part of continuing used to purchase audio/ In the Fall of Sarah’s education in the U.S.A., Board President on multiple Tulancingo Sister City the legacy. visual equipment for the sophomore year, she started and for a while lived in CHO show, which is a vari- organizing the Make-A- Hayward. Eventually, in ety show put on by hospital Wish Club, but within 1983, he and his wife Syl- employees each week and weeks she was diagnosed via moved their family to TraveL aired over the hospital TV with Lymphoma. She Pleasanton. His brother also patients can watch and would miss the rest of her ready lived here, and Jorge BuG interact. Funds also have sophomore year and have and Sylvia thought Pleasan- provided life-size medical home schooling to complete ton would be a good place Ocean and dolls that are used by the her courses. Sarah was able to also raise their family. river cruises Child Life Specialists to to return to school on time Jorge and Sylvia raised two help demonstrate different as a junior, resuming her daughters and one son in (925) 447-4300 medical procedures to the many school activities. Pleasanton, and now they in downtown Livermore children that will be getting The fundraising events have five grandchildren as travelbuglivermore.com

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and is run as a co-op by local artworks. Harrington Gallery, Firehouse structor, Thomasin Dewhurst. Week- month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., day and weekend classes, Home full bar, small cover. p.m. For information call 449-9927. Pleasanton, www.firehousearts.org school classes, Special classes Mista Cookie Jar, April 13, 2 p.m. Members of the Pleasanton Art “Walk of the Wearables” Runway during school breaks offered. (925) Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 League Public Art Circuit are Show/Art & Wine Intertwined, Satur- 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. currently exhibiting art at five day, April 27, from 1:30 – 4:30 pm. hotmail.com for further info. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. businesses in the area. Viewing Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, Piano and keyboard lessons, For Livermore-Amador Symphony, April locations are: The Stanford Health 2400 First Street, Livermore. Free children to adult. Beginner to early 13, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. 11th annual Figurative Art exhibi- intermediate level. Half-hour private begins, 8 p.m. Rimsky-Korsakov: Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, Livermore; tion, sponsored by the Livermore Art classes or small group classes Capriccio espagnol, G. Kahn: Cello Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Association and the Bothwell Arts offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Concerto, Dvo฀ák: Rondo for Cello at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; Center. May 3, 4, 5. Artists reception 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ and Orchestra. Bankhead Theater, Sallman, Yang, & Alameda CPA's and award St., May 4, noon to 4 hotmail.com for further info. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, located Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the lvpac.org, 373-6800. Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel at 2466 Eight St. in Livermore. Free last Saturday of each month from Pleasanton Community Concert Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., admission. 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Band, Spring Concert April 14, Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street 47th Annual Art in the Vineyard, Studio located at 1756 First St., 2:00 pm — 3:15 pm. Firehouse Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Livermore Art Association, Sunday, Livermore. Confirm participation by Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, If interested in becoming a member May 26, 2019 11:00 to 5:00, calling (925) 960-1194 or via the Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org of the Pleasanton Art League or for Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, website at www.GalinasMusicStu- Spring Vocal Concert, Las Positas information regarding the Public 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. www. dio.com. Beginners are welcome. College Main Stage, April 18. Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at livermoreartassociation.org Bring some music to share with the Chamber Choir and Vocal East Jazz (510) 877-8154. group. Ukuleles are available for Ensemble spring concert. 3000 Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy MEETINGS/CLASSES purchase. Small $10 fee to cover Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// McGehee: Photography” through The Young Artists’ Studio has meeting costs. www.laspositascollege.edu/per- April 11th, represented by SLATE openings in its 2018 – 2019 school formingarts/index.php Contemporary Gallery (Oakland). year art classes. Artist Peggy Frank WINERIES Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of There will be 19 photographs on offers small group, individualized Fun Friday's at Wood Family James Reese Europe, 7:30 p.m. display at the San Ramon Valley instruction in art to students ages Vineyards. Live Music 4 – 7 pm in April 18. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Flower Vases by Aimee Bosschart Conference Center. Sixteen are 7 through high school. She also March and April switching to Sum- First Street, Livermore; www.lvpac. N. California landscape images, works with adults. Projects include mer hours in May 5 – 8 pm. April org or call 925-373-6800 including many taken in Livermore. all kinds of drawing, painting, 12th Frankie Bones Project; April Oshima Brothers. In concert Friday, New Art Exhibit and Opening I The San Ramon Valley Conference printmaking and sculpture. Home 19th The Foam Riders; April 26th April 19, 8:00 p.m. at Firehouse Arts Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 schoolers and high school students The Breedloves. . 2407 Research Center in downtown Pleasanton. Reception at Blackhawk Gallery days a week. 3301 Crow Canyon working on advanced portfolios are Dr., Livermore: Harmony rich blend of contemporary Rd., San Ramon. welcome. Peggy has been an art Charles R Vineyard wildflower and folk and acoustic pop. Dynamic The Alamo Danville Artists’ Society will host the open- Alamo Danville Artists’ Society instructor in the Livermore Valley wine walk April 13, 11 a.m. to 2 vocals, electric and acoustic ing of Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit ‘Reflections’. Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit for many years. Contact her at p.m. There will be three wine and guitars, loops and percussion. Set A gala reception will be held on Saturday April 27 ‘Artistry' on view seven days a week (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ food pairing stations on the walk list include tracks from their 2016 from 5 to 7 pm, with wine and hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit to Sunday, April 21, 2019. Guest comcast.net. around the hill top, and the hike will debut album, plus much more. will be on view seven days a week from Friday, April 26 artist Jean Cherie will be showing Figure Drawing Workshop, every end back at the tasting room with Note: Only Northern California show to Sunday, July 7, 2019. The reception and exhibit are free her Raku sculpture pieces. Mem- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. some Port and decadent bites. Club on current national tour. Reserved bers’ artworks include paintings, Artists bring their own materials Members $25, Public $35. www. Seat Tickets $15 - $25. Tickets and open to the public. drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and easels. Open to all artists. brownpapertickets.com or call 800- available at www.firehousearts.org, The ‘Reflections’ exhibit features one guest artist and photographs, and wearable art. Professional artist models (nude). 838-3006. Annual Tax Relief Dart 925-931-4848, or at the center Box forty member artists. Guest artist Aimee Bosschart will The Blackhawk Gallery is located No instructor. Students under 18 Board Fu, noon to 4:30 p.m. April Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in be showing her hand-built ceramics. Members’ artworks at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in need written parental permission 14. Take a shot at the dart board to downtown Pleasanton. Free parking. include paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photo- Danville, Blackhawk Plaza. (925) to attend. Cost $20 per session. win discounts on wines. Taste the Jazz Combos Concert, Las Positas graphs, and wearable art. 648-8023. For more information, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Vino de Amor Port paired with a Port College Main Stage, April 25. 3000 The exhibit is curated by Debby Koonce, Kerima please contact Blackhawk Gallery Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Brownie. 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Swain and Beverly Turner. Director Kerima Swain at swain. ments are available. Call or e-mail Livermore. www.charlesrvineyards. www.laspositascollege.edu/per- The Blackhawk Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk [email protected] Barbara Stanton for more info about com formingarts/index.php Wearable Art, Bankhead Theater Las Positas Vineyards, Plaza Circle in Danville in the Blackhawk Plaza.; (925) the workshop, 925-373-9638 - April 13th & Quarteto Nuevo, 8 p.m. April 26 Gallery Exhibit March 5 through April [email protected]. 14th featured food pairing flight will Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th 648-8023. 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Preschool Art classes: Thursday be newest International Cheese & Avenue, Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Regular Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10am- St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org. mornings 9:45–10:45. Children Wine pairing flight. Tasting Room 373-6800. 8pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Holiday hours: 5/27 Memo- Shangrila, original artwork painted aged 3-5 are welcome to join this hours are open 11:30am-4:30pm. A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Show, rial Day hours 10am-5pm; 7/4 Independence Day hours by Tibetan monks from Shangrila, class. Classes cover drawing, paint- For more information, contact 8 p.m. April 27. B West Coast 10am-5pm; China. Theater Founders Room ing, print-making, sculpture and [email protected] Performing Arts Presents Celebrate Information can be found at https://adas4art.org/black- March 6 - April 27. Closing recep- ceramics. For further information, the tropical paradise of the music of hawk_gallery tion, April 27 at 1:30 - 4:30. www. contact Thomasin Dewhurst at MUSIC/CONCERTS Jimmy Buffett as Garratt Wilkin and For more information, contact Blackhawk Gallery bothwell.lvpac.org/events (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music the Parrotheads recreate an actual Fresh Works XI, Director Kerima Swain at [email protected]. April 27 to June 1, hotmail.com or visit http://children- every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer 2019. Opening Reception Saturday, sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// event. Bankhead Theater, 2400 April 27 at 1 to 3 pm. Exhibition Art Classes, For children, teens and retzlaffvineyards.com First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, opportunity for emerging and es- Chris Bradley's Jazz Band ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS painting rentals, art exhibits and adults. Beginner to advanced. appears 373-6800. tablished artists who reside or work Livermore Art Association Gallery, information pertaining to the art Drawing, painting, printmaking, regularly at: The Castle Rock The Drifters, May 3, 8 p.m. Bankhead in the greater Bay Area, with the located in the Carnegie Building, field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The sculpture and ceramics taught by Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. focus of the exhibition being on new offers art classes, unusual gifts, gallery has been open since 1974 highly experienced artist and art in- Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Telegraph Quartet, strings, May 4, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Las Positas College Black Box, assistance, contact the Pleasanton and free, family friendly sea- Treasures of Japan, May 4 and 5, 8 p.m. Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. May 4-12.2 Live performance for Public Library at (925) 931-3400, sonal activities. The last Sunday Free, two-day event includes taiko Bankhead Theater, 2400 First firehousearts.org or 931-4848. children and their families,. 3000 extension 4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to drums; demonstrations in ikebana, St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, John Waite, 8 p.m. May 31. Bank- Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Pleasanton. www.livermorehistory.com for the kendo, bonsai, Japanese fashions 373-6800. head Theater, 2400 First Street, www.laspositascollege.edu/per- A Star is Born (1954 movie), 7 p.m. monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., and Japanese language. Also San Francisco String Trio – The Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call formingarts/index.php May 15. A young and struggling Livermore. included Japanese tea ceremony, Sgt. Pepper Project, May 12, 3 925-373-6800 Encore Players spring production singer who has nearly given up on A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and Japanese games, origami and p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Almost, Maine. May 10-12 at the her dreams of success, Ally (Judy older meets on the first Tuesday music Japanese Arts and Culture St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, ON THE STAGE Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Garland) steps up at a critical of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Exhibits, Pleasanton Senior Center, 373-6800. High School Music Collaborative: Almost, Maine comprises nine moment. Bankhead Theater, 2400 p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton www. Keb’ Mo’ - Grammy Award Winning Originality 2.0; Live, Local, and quirky short plays that explore love First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, PleasantonArts.org Blues Master, 7:30 p.m. May 15. Original - Youth Music Festival and loss in a remote, mythical 373-6800. Livermore, CA. There is no charge 5th Annual Livermore Valley Beer Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 2019, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse almost-town called Almost, Maine. and no sign-up needed to attend Festival, Sat., May 11, 1 – 5 PM, St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., https://encoreplayers.net/ CHORAL this informal gathering. Hosted Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh 373-6800. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org COI: Mafia-Esque: The Musical 2019 Broadway Treasures: From Then by local writer and NaNoWriMo Ave, Livermore. 2019 Music Celebrating New Music, Las Positas or 931-4848. An Improvised Whodunit? Musical! ‘til Now (Annual Benefit Concert), (National Novel Writing Month) Line-up: Highway Poets – 12pm College Main Stage May 16. End- The Mystery of Irma Vep at Village Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, May Saturday, May 4, 2019, 3:00 pm. participant Sydney Dent. To learn – 12:50pm: Simple Creation – of-the-year concert features world Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville, 18 , Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 benefit for the Valley Concert Cho- more about this program check 12:50 – 1:40pm; Megan Slankard premieres by student composers. April 12-28. Role Players Ensemble. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. rale, includes tea, coffee and cakes the library’s website at Livermo- – 1:40pm – 2:50pm; Lucas Ohio 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. in an informal setting while listening relibrary.net or call the library at – 2:50pm – 3:50pm. Benefiting http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ villagetheatreshows.com to the music from Broadway favor- 925-373-5500. Shriners Hospitals for children. performingarts/index.php High School Music Collaborative: COMEDY ites including Paint Your Wagon, My Political Issues Book Club meets Tickets and information at http:// Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Parental Control; Parents just don’t Free Comedy Show every Thursday Fair Lady, Beautiful - The Carole the 4th Tuesday of each month, lvcbf.com/beer-festival/ Beethoven: The Heroic, Sunday, May understand... how great it’ll be - at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the King Musical, and Disney’s Aladdin, and reads books about issues and Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. May 11, 19, 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Youth Music Festival 2019, April 13, Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Lion King, and Frozen. Bothwell trends that are driving current Downtown Pleasanton. Over 20 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, First St. in Livermore. Arts Center, Livermore. http://www. affairs in both the national and downtown locations, sample wine 373-6800. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Free comedy show every Thursday valleyconcertchorale.org international arenas. Topics that and tasty bites while musicians G.I. Blues: The Elvis Presley Song- www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848 at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 have been covered include politics, perform live music throughout book, May 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse Smokey Joe’s Cafe, April 27-May First St., Livermore 7:30pm. AUDITIONS governance, economics, military af- Main Street. Pleasanton Downtown Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 12, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Late Nite Catechism, April 12, 8 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre fairs, history, sociology, science, the Association, www.pleasantondown- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Announces Auditions: “The climate, and religion. Contact Rich town.net or 931-4848. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Fantasticks” "Try To Remember" a at 872-7923, for further questions. . 79th Pleasanton Annual Rose Show, Jim Anderson & The Rebels, May 26, Theater for Young Audiences, 373-6800. time when this romantic charmer 59th annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society May 11, 2 to 5 p.m. open to the The Capitol Steps, May 5, 5 p.m. wasn't enchanting audiences spring show and plant sale, public and admission free. Pleasan- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First around the world. The Fantasticks Saturday, April 13, 2019 between ton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, is the longest-running musical in 1:00 and 5:00, and Sunday April 2:30 PM - Awards ceremony. www. 373-6800. the world. Director: Lexie Lazear, 14, 2019 from 9:00 to 4:00 at Alden pleasantonroseshow.com Best of San Francisco Comedy Choreographer: Erin Carrino, Musi- Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Annual Ho’ike Luau, May 18, doors Competition, 8 p.m. May 10. Bank- cal Director: Sierra Dee, Producer: Livermore. This is a judged show of open 1:30 p.m. Shrine Event Center, head Theater, 2400 First Street, Kathleen Breedveld. Auditions many colorful and different varieties 170 Lindberg Ave., Livermore Halau Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call at Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, of iris cultivars. It will also feature Makana Lani presents; accompa- 925-373-6800. 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite flower arrangements, demonstra- nied by Faith Ako. $40 adults, $10 #101, Pleasanton. By Appoint- tions, and a photo contest open to youth 10 and under. Ticket includes DANCE ment Only: Monday April 29th and public contributors sponsored by lunch late. Information at www. Vineyard Ballet Academy presents Tuesday April 30th, 7:30pm to Mike’s Camera of Dublin. Admission wegothula.com 'The Firebird and the Princess' 5:45 9:00pm Contact the Producer at: is free. For additional information, 28th Annual Livermore Downtown pm May 25. Amador Theater, Pleas- [email protected] to call Mary Sindicic at 925 606-0355 Street Fest, May 18- May 19, anton. Tickets at www.firehousearts. make an appointment. 16-32 bars or email [email protected]. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday org or 931-4848. of a Broadway Standard or up-Beat Spring Eggstravaganza, 8:30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along First Street Valley Dance Theatre Spring REP tempo. Bring an audition form with a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20. egg hunt, from the Livermore Cinema down 2019. May 25 at 7 p.m., May 26 all rehearsal conflicts and a current Flopsy and Peter Rabbit for photos, to N Street. The side Streets have at 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 headshot and resume. Be prepared participate in crafts and games. unique experiences and activities. A 60-member company of dancers and musicians, First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, and dressed to move and have cold Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central The best of the Livermore Valley’s 373-6800. readings from the script. Rehearsals Parkway, Dublin. Children must wineries and breweries will be Gamelan Sekar Jaya makes its return to Pleasanton begin approx. Mid-September 2019. purchase a ticket in advance to creating Pop Up Tasting Room on Saturday, April, 27, at 2 p.m. Pleasanton Public MOVIES Performances begin November 2nd participate. Dublin Parks and experiences. Livermore Downtown Library. Gamelan Sekar Jaya is a company of musicians Classic Film Series, Pleasanton and run Fridays through Sunday’s Community Services Department at Inc. www.livermoredowntown.com/ and dancers, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday until November 17th, 2019. Com- (925) 833-6645. events specializing in the performing arts of Bali. Founded in of the month with host Steve petitive Stipends will be available. Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt, 10 Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG There may be one AEA Tier 1 Guest a.m. to noon April 20, Downtown Evening with… King Henry VIII: 1979, Gamelan Sekar Jaya has performed throughout CITY – films about San Francisco. Artist contact available. Detailed Pleasanton, Children 10 years and Tuesday, May 21st, 2pm; Firehouse California, the US, and Bali. 200 free tickets will be Films are free. No registration is role information and audition form younger are invited to participate. Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- distributed in the Children’s area beginning at 1:30 p.m. required. The films are screened at: https://www.trivalleyrep.org/ Children will receive a goody bag monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. This program made possible through the generous in the Pleasanton Library large shows/the-fantasticks and adults will receive a list of clues Memorial Day Ceremony - Mon., support of Friends of the Pleasanton Library. For meeting room. Everyone is welcome and locations to lead them to good- May 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., to attend. Some films are mature in MISCELLANEOUS ies throughout downtown at over Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 information, call the Children’s desk, (925) 931-3400 ext. content and may not be suitable for Hagemann Ranch Open House. a dozen participating businesses. Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Pleasanton 3. All ages welcome. children. For more information or Tours of the 140+ year old ranch www.pleasantondowntown.net Community Concert Band will play. 10 The Independent • APRIL 11, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in independence during the Revolutionary War. Sunol 4-H Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box DAR is one of the world's largest and most to noon Sunday, April 14, 11601 Main Street, post at [email protected] Haven provides free, professional individual CalWater.com 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin active service organizations. DAR members are Sunol. Adults: $10.00; Child: $5.00. AA If you want to drink, that's your and group therapy for survivors of domestic Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Board or email information to editmail@ committed to volunteer service having served National Society Daughters of the business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- more than 12.5 million hours in communities American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Israeli and other world dances, easy line tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or throughout the world during the past three more Chapter. Meets September through May Native Daughters of the Golden West, Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: and circle dances, no partners required, subject. Phone number and contact person years. For more information, please visit on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was (California born Women) is a fraternal and (925) 449-5845. casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. https://josemaria.californiadar.org/ or contact founded in 1890 to promote education, historic patriotic organization founded on the principles Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Friday.) Debbie Janes at [email protected]. preservation, and patriotism. Its members of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Life Transitions for Aging Adults (LTAA) are descended from patriots who supported tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of and/or like working with children (mostly Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or Livermore Community Blood Drive: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1315 and/or fought for American independence God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach [email protected] Friday, April 19, 12-6:00 p.m., Asbury United Lomitas Ave, Livermore; . The Science Behind during the Revolutionary War. With nearly first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F children the history of Livermore and instill in Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Every Social Connections in Aging. Tuesday, April 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance them a sense of pride in the city. There will p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. single day, Bay Area hospitals need over 300 23, 1:00 – 2:30, Borromeo Hall. Doors open chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- be training. Time commitment could be as All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly units of blood to keep sick and injured patients at 12:30 for social time ..All are welcome to largest and most active service organizations. berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org little as a few days a year. There are usually from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or alive. Please come donate, bring a friend or attend. For information: Molly Fisher 925- For additional information, visit http://jhl. Scottish country dancing in Livermore. have 3 docents at each school. If interested, special attire needed. For more information call family member to the drive and give the gift of 449-8849 californiadar.org. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ life to our friends and neighbors who need it. LHS Class of 2021 One of the biggest Jewelry Donations Needed. The strathspeys that are the traditional social [email protected]. gmail.com. Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use AS- events in most high school students lives are to American Cancer Society Discovery Shop dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have Counter Point (Addiction Family Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, BURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or call Thomas attend their Prom. The Class of 2021 is starting in Pleasanton is holding its semi-annual fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 Support Group), Counter Point is a free faith open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 Petty at 925-980-8164 for more information. their fundraising early. Their goal is to raise jewelry event to be held April 26-28, 2019. to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, based, Christ centered (Al Anon based) Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed Amador Valley Quilters member Sujata monies to off-set high Prom Ticket prices. The The Discovery Shop is requesting donations 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance program designed to help individuals with Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East Shah will be the featured speaker at the April first Fundraising Activity is "Mom's Sip & Shop" of necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches. experience or partner required. We welcome family members who suffer from alcoholism Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 13, 2019 general meeting. Sujata was recently on Wed. April 17, 2019, from 7 - 9 p.m.. A fun Take a moment to peek in your jewelry box and new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward and drug addiction. We meet Monday evenings PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & the Guest artist at QUILT San Francisco 2019. evening of sipping award winning wine, shop- donate some of your unused vintage, designer, at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship (348 holidays. She will present a slide and trunk show of her ping a number of vendors and sharing lots of costume and precious jewelry. Help make a (925) 784-3662 for more information. North Canyons Parkway, Livermore across from Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd unique quilt designs that include the rich colors laughs. Vendors include: Rustic Beauty, Pam- difference in the fight against cancer. Donations Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise Costco) and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton and handcrafted textiles of India. The Amador pered Chef, LuLaroe, Shiny Things, Makarons & are accepted at the shop Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain St. Michael Elementary School (345 Church Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- Valley Quilters meet the second Saturday of More, Kitchy Klutches and a number of others. 10-4; Sun. 12-4. The Discovery Shop is located or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- Street, Livermore). For further information anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is the month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Pleasanton Being held at Eagle Ridge Vineyard, 10017 in the Mission Plaza at 1989 Santa Rita Road, rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage Middle School, 5001 Case Avenue, Pleasanton, Tesla Rd., Livermore. Contact your Sophomore Suite E., Pleasanton. Contact Kelley Meno at more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but (510-501-1411). with monthly dinner meetings and holding www.amadorvalleyquilters.org student for more information." 925-462-7374 for more information. come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get charitable events. The group supports Chil- Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting Dress a Girl Around the World, an Writing Club for Young Adults led by warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- together for events like board games, movies dren's Hospital research, college scholarships Monday, April 15. Meet Evan Branning, invitation to make simple dresses for girls young adult author J.L. Powers will meet from tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday and other charities. For information, contact candidate for California State Senate District in third world countries. Meetings are once 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of the miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. 7. Learn more about Evan’s candidacy and a month. The next meeting is April 27, from month: April 18, and May 16, 2019. The meet- (that does have two water fountains along of upcoming events can be found on Facebook ClutterLess Self Help Support Group his background as a community volunteer and 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, Corner of ings will be held at the Civic Center Library, its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, activist. The Club will then consider endorsing 3rd and Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The are welcome. More information located on Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more self help in-person support group for people him. We will next discuss the many Democratic machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, club is free. No registration is required. Aspiring Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. information. with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- presidential candidates. This is a round table along with helping hands. (Those planning to writers may attend each meeting or as many facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ Golden Circle Seniors, meetings sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley (with no table) discussion aimed at increasing stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always or few as wanted. Teen Space page on the The City of Pleasanton Library’s Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity knowledge of the various candidates. Meet- accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. library’s website: www.livermorelibrary.net, or Literacy Program is searching for patient, the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm ings are held at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would contact Teen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel caring volunteer tutors to help adults practice East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org Parkway, Dublin. Doors open at 6:30 for a like to sew, arrange for kits that can be sews at at 925-373-5576. and improve their English reading, writing, year, saving items for the annual bazaar in (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for dessert potluck and conversation prior to the home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- and conversation skills. Volunteers will work November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds more info. 7:00 PM meeting. For more information about 8447 or [email protected] ship applications are now open! Three scholars one-on-one with students, lead small group are donated to local charities. Questers is an international organization the Tri-Valley Dems check our website, trival- Looking for folks interested in organiz- will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 conversation practice, conduct citizenship test Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history leydems.com or our Facebook page, https:// ing, running, and building a daylong LGBT+ awards. Those who will be graduating this preparation, or lead book clubs. No advance every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 who encourage preservation and restoration www.facebook.com/TriValleyDems/ or contact Pride event in early October. All ideas, inspira- June 2019 from either Livermore High School preparation is needed. Find more information Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, [email protected] with questions. tions, and positive contributions are welcome or Granada High School, please have them see contact the Adult Literacy team literacy@ Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates members learn about antiques, share and view Free event at this community kick-off meetup. Meet us their school counselor for the application. They cityofpleasantonca.gov / 925-931-3405. pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- Widowed Men and Women of Northern at Panama Bay Coffeehouse on Tuesday, April can also contact an officer or board member. National Alliance on Mental Illness Club is a non-profit organization that seeks seums and antiques shops and help non-profit CA, April 18, 1 p.m. lunch in Dublin, RSVP 23, at 6pm. They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, to identify needs within the community and organizations with restoration and preservation to Hilda by April 16 at 398-8808. April 24, Registration for the Fifteenth Annual to qualify. If not, membership applications are meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at work together to fulfill those needs. For more work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly 12:30 p.m. Lunch in Fremont, RSVP by April Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, available. Scholarship applications are due by St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard information or to get involved visit pleasanton- from September to May. New members are 22 to Vickie at 510-656-1166. April 28, 1 p.m on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 10:00 to 5:00, Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody lionsclub.org. All are welcome. invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- Bosco's Bones & Brew in Sunol, RSVP by April is now open. This award-winning, self-drive presented on May 18. experiencing a mental illness, for education Have you been affected by someone's terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 25 to Ruby at 462-9636. tour features thirty seven Alameda and Contra Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and or e-mail [email protected]. Singles wine tasting party, Single Costa county gardens that are pesticide-free, - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. strength for families and friends of problem Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. professionals of all ages are invited to meet water conserving, provide habitat for wildlife, plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and new friends who appreciate fine wine, Sat- and contain 60% or more native plants. Four Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans 7661, [email protected]. the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday urday, April 20, 2019, 4-6pm, at Pat Paulsen of these gardens are located in Livermore. 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of from foreign conflicts who are interested in Ethos California, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian Vineyards, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore. $10 at Pre-registration for the Tour is required. $10 related topics and to share challenges, solu- staying engaged with other Veterans and their Suite B, Livermore. Free and confidential Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., the door includes 3 free tastes, accompanied to purchase the garden guide; donations tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ families. The VFW is one of the strongest services related to pregnancy include guidance Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts by light food to cleanse the palate. This event requested. www.BringingBacktheNatives.net, comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more Veterans organizations in America but is in and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// is co-sponsored by The Society of Single (510) 236-9558 information. No cost. serious decline because of lack of member- (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. www.trivalleystargazers.org/ Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 singles organization; VinVillage; and many St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans of each month with a light dinner social at to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s singles meet ups. More singles parties at www. Pleasanton, on April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23, to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, costumes give free guided tours beginning at thepartyhotline.com. June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25 and August month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the Daughters of the American Revolution 8. Please call Eleanor at 846-8708 for more coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th more information, please call (925)483-1989. month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage (DAR), Jose Maria Amador, Pleasanton information. All are welcome regardless of veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You St.). For more information contact Commander Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador chapter religious affiliation. qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer interested individuals to attend its morning landscaped grounds. For information on the meets on the second Saturday of the month The Masonic Lodge of Livermore is other veterans and you will hear and see noth- Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the from September to May, with a short business having an Open House on April 27. Learn about ing has changed since you were discharged. Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las volunteer Docent Program, please call the meeting and a program. DAR was founded the building on the corner of South Livermore We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. in 1890 to promote historic preservation, Ave and First St. in Livermore. Questions about enjoy being around veterans. Please consider forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Livermore. For more information, go to www. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social education and patriotism. Its members are de- the Masons, come by for information. 119 coming and joining your comrades, because agency, has provided shelter and counseling livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank group of retired men who join together to better scended from the patriots who won American South Livermore Ave., 2 to 4 p.m. there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. for survivors of sexual assault and domestic Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, APRIL 11, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine and fellowship. Those interested in helping Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, the Sanctuary. Contact the church office by Grace Missionary Baptist Church, tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Milder, www.bethemek.org. 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and Tuesday, April 16th if you will need childcare. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Godly Play children education. Good Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Tenebrae 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations Little Brown Church, United Church Worship includes a Reader’s Theater Drama School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. for lunch on the first Thursday of each month Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 of the last days of Jesus’s life. The Faith Choir Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest information. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. will provide special choral music; there will Jeff Barger. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), SecularJews.org. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 be congregational singing; and a special viola Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the Information on programs and memberships, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Pathway Community Church, 1055 solo. Easter Sunrise 6 a.m. outside at the fire 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- training philosophies and schedules, and more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary pit in the Garden of Grace (weather permitting. Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, If raining, in the Chapel). First Service of Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 925-967-8177. marathon/endurance training program. www. a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading youth, adult programs. Biblically based Easter 8 a.m. in the sanctuary led by the AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is trivalleytriclub.com. room are located at Third and N Streets. The practical messages, nondenominational. All are Asbury Band with Easter music, scriptures and Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, looking for veterans in the Livermore area who Pleasanton Military Families is a Reading Room, which is open to the public, welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org hymns. Childcare in the Nursery for ages 5 Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 are interested in performing community service Pleasanton based support group for those who features books, CDs and magazines for sale. (925) 322-1222. and under. Second Service of Easter 10 a.m. a.m. Worship. For more information visit for young people and promoting veterans have a loved one serving in the Military. The For information, call (925) 447-2946. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 in the sanctuary with the Faith Choir, special gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at affairs. Interested veterans will meet with group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 Easter music, scriptures and hymns. Childcare 449.1444. other like-minded veterans for camaraderie of each month to share concerns, fears, and to Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at for children ages 5 and under in the nursery. Grace Missionary Baptist Church in and support of veterans' causes. The American celebrate the joys that are experienced. There a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. Following Worship Services Children’s Moment, Livermore invites members of the community Legion is the largest federally chartered is no better support than being surrounded by and children's church provided. A "Night of goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) Pre-K through 5th grade and Middle School & to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the veterans organization that is the veterans others who know what you are going through. Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. 371-6200. High School will have Sunday school. Labyrinth Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Three times per year, the group collects Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 area Easter Egg hunt. For more information Spirit and His Work.” The church address is American Legion Post 47 meets the second supplies and sends care packages to the Information, call 447-6282. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don about other opportunities visit www.asburylive. 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 troops. Contact [email protected] for the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 location of the next meeting. Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 also be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC gracembc.com South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building Livermore Military Families, a support Information, 447-8840. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Livermore.” Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more group for families in Livermore who have a Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or loved one serving in the Military, is intended to S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ be a safe place for family members to come worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at and share their experiences and concerns with study/Sunday school. For information, call to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more 925-449-6048. others who understand what they are going 925-447-1246. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 information or weekday Bible study and Prayer Eric's Corner is a free support group for through. All family members are welcome to Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at 925-449-4848. p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. people who are dealing with a diagnosis of attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Welcome home. Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these of each month at the Livermore Veterans calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, stfrancisanglican.church. Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both each month. For more information please visit livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. All are welcome. 447-3428. Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. us at ericscorner.org Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 www.thecrossing.org. clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) Assistance League® of Amador Valley RELIGION Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Donations are also accepted on Mondays follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, invites all visitors to join this dedicated group WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit), a faith services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. a fellowship meal. of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in enriching ministry for women of all ages and a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Christ Church (a nondenomina- Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular life stages, meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – All are welcome. call 447-2351. tional evangelical church formerly meeting in community for people of all faiths and back- meetings are held on the third Thursday of the 11:30 am through May 9, 2019 at St. Charles Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo Hall, Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. The theme for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. is Reflecting the Light of Christ to the World. a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at . Lynnewood United Methodist Church Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Guest speaker “highlights” include Father 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study at 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congrega- visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call Center for Spiritual Living Livermore yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Mark Wiesner, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo; will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry tion where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 925.846.0665. Valley - Join us on a journey of individual and Operation: SAM “Supporting All Tiffany Hoover – Theatrical Performance on the every other month. Call for date and time and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. collective spiritual awakening. Sunday service Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military life of Dorothy Day; Graham Wiseman – Mental other church programs at 846-8650. youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs offered support organization based in Livermore. Health Advocate for Youth; and others. All are Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., at both services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim Services include band-led worship music, as well. All are welcome. Meeting place Parish S.A.M. has been in operation since January Welcome. For a list of presenters or to learn Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & at 846-0221, send an email to office@lyn- Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale more about WINGS: stcharleslivermore.org/ Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 newood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. pre-schoolers and elementary through high information contact [email protected] support of deployed troops. For information or WINGS Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- school students. Infant care is provided. www. or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 during the week at various times/locations. day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. [email protected] First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 to new and established residents of the Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the program For more information www.fpcl.us or St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Easter Week Services second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah 925-447-2078. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: GraceWay Church will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Christ on Easter Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at 1183 Quarry and monthly adult socials. Information, call St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Lane. 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Scola at 447-9800. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 The Easter celebration will conclude Holy Week services at comers.com Children's classes during adult worship service. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd GraceWay. Worship on Palm Sunday, April 14, will be at 10 a.m. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Each morning during Holy Week, there will be morning port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room com. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday reflections with at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 278-1916. 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. and focus on re- address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. membering that Jesus willingly suffered and died as the ultimate are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 sacrifice for our sins. DBE Daughters of the British Empire, heart and helping hands. All are welcome. 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday East Avenue, Livermore. Palm Sunday, April The Easter service will celebrate that Jesus’ death and resur- John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Childcare, and religious education for School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most 14 at 10 a.m. Celebrating Palm Sunday and rection arrested death and those who accept the gift of God’s the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the children as well as adults are offered. For welcome to come and worship with us and to Confirmation together this year. Maundy grace through Jesus live forever free. 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood more information, visit www.uucil.org or call enjoy our hospitality. For more information call Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Asbury will An Easter egg hunt for the toddlers through sixth graders will Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and 925-447-8747. the church office 925-462-4802. host a joint worship service with Lynnewood follow the service. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up Congregation Beth Emek, Center for St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church UMC and Grace UMC at Asbury. Worship will For more information, go to www.gracewaylife.org or call of women of British or British Commonwealth Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. begin at 6:30pm. Childcare will be available (925) 846-4436. heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 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Knit This Purl NEW FACES Milestones That Opens in Livermore The following babies were born at Stanford Health Care- The Livermore Valley ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton: A son to Tiffany and Michael Siegling of Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce on March 17, 2019. Silver Beaver Awarded welcomed business owners A daughter to Anna and Michael Carley of Dublin on March Sandy and Jim Rowney in 18, 2019. John Wiedemeier (pic- late March with a ribbon cut- A son to Shawna and Randy Nielsen of Livermore on March ting ceremony to celebrate 21, 2019. tured at right), a resident of Livermore, was awarded the the opening of Knit This Purl That with customers, Silver Beaver on February Chamber board members and 2, 2019 at the San Francisco Ambassadors at their new Bay Area Council Annual space located in Livermore. EDUCATION Recognition Dinner. Formerly located in Pleas- The Silver Beaver Award anton, Knit This Purl That is the highest award a local relocated to 358 South Liver- The following students have been selected for inclusion on the council can present to an more Avenue, maintaining Dean's List for academic achievement during the Fall 2018 semester adult of the Boy Scouts of easy access for its loyal at St. Lawrence University. Abbie R. Cooper of Pleasanton. Cooper America. This award is given customers. The shop features is a member of the Class of 2022. Madison E. Cring of Pleasanton. to those who implement top quality domestic and Cring is a member of the Class of 2021. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have the Scouting program and imported yarn, classes, work- an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester. perform community service shops, and supplies for new through hard work, self sac- and seasoned knitters and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Madison rifice, dedication, and many crocheters. Sandy Rowney Perez of Dublin has been recognized by the Liberty League for her years of service. also offers a monthly free efforts in track & field last week. John was previously instruction class. At the Goucher College Track & Field Classic in Baltimore, According to the Craft Md., Perez won the 800 meter dash and was part of the victorious awarded the District Award 4x400 relay team to earn Liberty League Track Performer of the of Merit, Distinguished Yarn Council website, nationwide 38 million consum- Week. She finished the 800 in 2:25.79 to win the 17-competitor Commissioner, and Pres- event, which saw the runner-up cross almost a second behind her ident's Volunteer Service ers enjoy this craft including (2:26.67). In the relay, Perez ran the opening leg for a squad that 20 and 30 year olds, and finished in 4:26.86, which was nearly a second ahead of the runner- Award. He is a 3rd generation celebrities such as Julia Rob- scouter joining BSA in 1971 up team's time of 4:27.48. There were six teams in the 4x400. For erts, Sarah Jessica Parker Perez during the recently completed indoor season, she competed in Hawaii. He achieved the and others. Improved mood, in the 800, 1000 and 4x400 relay. She had her best 800 time at the rank of Eagle Scout as a boy relaxation and stress reduc- conference meet in late February when she ran a 2:19.70 to finish in the Bay Area and served as tion are some of the positive third. Perez ran the 1000 once, finishing third at the Utica College a missionary in Japan. benefits experienced by those Blue and Orange Invitational in early February (3:05.73), and the He graduated from nologist in the Server and the world. John and his wife that take up this hands on 4x400 six times. The unit's top time was 4:16.06 when it was fifth Brigham Young University Storage Industry working Paula have 4 children and skill working with a rainbow at the league meet. and has worked as a tech- with companies all around two grandchildren. of yarn colors and textures to Anh Nguyen, majoring in Computer Science from Pleasanton, produce clothing, accessories CA, was among the students named to Augustana College's 2018- and every day household 19 winter term Dean's List. items. Two Maids & A Mop Partnering with Tri-Valley For more information Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll on Knit This Purl That visit Winter term 2019 have been announced by Oregon State University. http://www.knitthisonline. A total of 1,371 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 4,728 SOCKS to Raise Funds for Cancer Research com . earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Two Maids & A Mop of Livermore is partnering with Tri-Valley SOCKS for the 14th Students on the Honor Roll included: annual Bras for the Cause breast cancer walk. Walkers wear decorated bras as they do an Warriors Themed Dublin: 3.5 or Better: Callan M. Jackman, Sophomore, Psychol- 8k(5 mile) walk through Pleasanton to help raise awareness and funds for local breast Vitality Bowl ogy; Alison M. Jones, Junior, Computer Science. cancer charities and research. Livermore: Straight-A Average: Dominic J. Giuliano, Freshman, The walk will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Amador Valley High School. Vitality Bowls in Liver- Pre-Bioengineering; Matthew S. McLean, Post Baccalaureate, Computer Science. 3.5 or Better: Michael G. Branco-Katcher, Participants can register online beforehand at www.trivalleysocks.org or at 5 p.m. at the more has partnered with Junior, Pre-Nuclear Engineering; Melissa I. Nunes, Sophomore, location on the night of the walk. A minimum of only $200 in donations is required to walk. the Santa Cruz Warriors Human Devel and Family Science. Donations are encouraged to be made online before the walk as well. Many bra decorating and created a special bowl Pleasanton: Straight-A Average: Kamryn J. Brown, Senior, Public awards are given at the Finishers Party after the walk is completed. for their partnership - VB Health; Lacy M. Dagen, Senior, Sociology; Kelley E. Dixon, Senior, Two Maids & A Mop Livermore will have a table set up during registration for the blend, raspberries, blueber- Human Devel and Family Science; Shannon Y. Gray, Senior, Human walk from 5pm to 7pm. During this time, there will be raffle baskets that include a 20% ries, strawberries, broccoli, Devel and Family Science. 3.5 or Better: Madi Dagen, Freshman, University Exploratory Studies; Emily K. Meier, Senior, Biology; off cleaning coupon. A signup sheet will also be available for walkers to write down their multi vitamin; Topped with Collin H. Miller, Senior, Finance; Jackson D. Miller, Sophomore, contact information, if interested in the cleaning services. organic Granola, strawber- Pre-Computer Science; Ryan D. Ostroff, Freshman, Pre-Elect & The partnership with Tri-Valley SOCKS is an opportunity for Two Maids & A Mop to ries, blueberries, pineapple, Computer Engineer. Jackson G. Perry, Freshman, Pre-Computer live out its mission to help the community it serves beyond residential cleaning services. Coconut shavings and Bee Science; Annabell K. Schulz, Senior, Psychology; Julia A. Wilcox, To learn more about the Bras for the Cause walk, visit http://www.trivalleysocks.org. pollen. Sophomore, Kinesiology.