VOLUME LII, NUMBER 36 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Zone 7 District Looks at Big Changes for Rate Structure By Ron McNicoll water wholesalers to pay consultant's recommen- cially dramatic for July and The directors did not ap- Find Out What's An overhaul of the entire for their infrastructure and dations was a 5 percent August when compared to prove anything at the meet- structure of how Zone 7 water deliveries. increase above the project- the baseline year of 2013, ing. The intent is to discuss Happening Water Agency bills the four Also during the meeting, ed 3 percent cost of living when residents normally do possibilities at their regular Valley water retailers is be- the board voted 5 to 2 to increase annually for the more watering. board meeting Sept. 19. Tra- Check Out Section A ing considered. approve the text of a letter operations and maintenance Even without the drought, ditionally, directors set the Section A is filled with The Zone 7 board met responding to the Alameda budget. state law will require all following year's water rates information about arts, Aug. 26 to hear Sanjay County Grand Jury about With Valley water con- California households to cut at the September meeting people, entertainment and Gaur, a consultant for Rafte- how the agency handled the servation efforts far above water usage by 20 percent by and hold a second reading special events. There are lis Financial Consultants, acquisition of nearly 5000 state-required percentages, 2020. So Zone 7 is consider- in October. The board would education stories, a variety describe the current rate acres of Patterson Ranch Zone 7 is being left high ing a way to pay for all the then meet the required 45- of features, and the arts and structure, and show how land adjacent to Lake Del and dry when it comes to changes coming up, and to day period prior to when the entertainment and bulletin board. it compares to two other Valle. revenue. The conservation stabilize rates as much as new rates would take effect models used by California In his report, among the numbers locally are espe- possible in the long run. Jan. 1. (See ZONE 7, page 4)

September 9 Healthy People Talk Set On Improve the Climate History Bottom Line A public talk on the cli- mate history of California For Hospitals and the west will be offered next Wednesday evening at Hospitals are in the midst Castlewood Country Club in of a journey of change lead- Pleasanton. ing to health care that will The talk, by author and reduce costs by keeping earth scientist Lynn Ingram people healthier. of UC-Berkeley, is sched- "It's all about better uled to begin at 7 p.m. Res- health care and outcomes ervations and advance pay- through integrated health ment of $32 are required by care, which involves taking Saturday, September 5, for care of the whole person, dinner and the talk. catching problems earlier." Two years ago, Ingram That was the observation and a Berkeley colleague co- of Rebecca Rozen, regional authored a book describing vice president of the North- how scientists have pains- ern Hospital Council. She takingly unearthed clues spoke at the Livermore Val- to thousands of years of ley Chamber of Commerce western climate history, re- Wine Country Luncheon vealing a past that includes held at Concannon Vineyard prolonged droughts punctu- last Thursday. ated by extreme floods. Rozen noted that hospi- The book received con- tals are part of the quality of siderable attention as a life of a community. The af- warning that “our modern fordable care act, along with civilization may be ill pre- Medicare (Medi-Cal) are pared for the future climate transforming how hospitals changes that are predicted will operate in the future. to beset the region,” in the She said there are four words of the publisher, Uni- Pictured are Michael Rodrigues and Kristin Allen (his partner with whom he was inducted), and Marie Annonson areas where change is tak- versity of California Press. (their coach). For the story, go to page 2. Photo - Sarah Tyler Photography. ing place. The book is titled, The The first relates to con- West Without Water: What solidation and affiliations. Past Droughts, Floods and Rozen stated, that we will Other Climatic Clues Tell continue to see more hospi- Us About Tomorrow. Park District Moves to Purchase tals, physician groups and Ingram herself studies insurers consolidating to climate history as reflected Ridgetop ‘Jewel’ in San Ramon Valley provide economies of scale in rock and soil layers and and better bottom financial in fossils, particularly near The East Bay Regional The pristine parcel will in the popular Calaveras op Ranch, Dublin Hills and lines. lake and ocean shores where Park District Board of Di- connect Bishop Ranch Open Ridge Trail. now this. This is the missing The second involves pay- water levels rise and fall rectors voted unanimously Space Preserve and Dublin “When you look west jewel in the necklace,” said ment for goods and services. with the seasons and with Tuesday to enter into an Hills Regional Park. The from the Valley, you’ll see Park District Board Member How and what payment is changing climate. In her option to acquire 362 acres purchase will preserve one the Park District has been Beverly Lane, whose district made and who is paying of the former Wiedemann of the most visible hilltops stitching together parks includes the Wiedemann book, she also describes the have been transformed with Ranch on the western edge in the San Ramon Valley that preserve the ridgelines. property. the affordable care act. In efforts of many other scien- of San Ramon. and provide a critical link There’s Las Trampas, Bish- tists to understand western (See PURCHASE, page 5) the past, hospitals were paid climate history. for each medical procedure. The Valley Study Group Rozen said that this provided is hosting the talk. To make an incentive to do more pro- arrangements to attend the Batchelor Leaves TVLC for Private Academy cedures. Now, hospitals are paid for results - providing event, phone 447-8876 or By Ron McNicoll since its opening eight years ton, and the addition of Old academy eventually will send an email to VSGPresi- the right care at the right Tri-Valley Learning Cor- ago of its first school, Liver- Town Academy, a San Diego provide its classrooms in a place and at the right time. [email protected]. poration (TVLC) has ap- more Valley Charter School elementary charter school. converted office building at Outpatient services are pointed an interim CEO (LVCS). He saw the organi- Batchelor is joining the 3090 Independence Drive, becoming more the norm Dublin School to replace Bill Batchelor, zation through the creation leadership team of a pri- and will share the building with hospitals reserved for who has resigned from the of Livermore Valley Charter vate prep academy that is with LVCP. patients with complex medi- Board Vacancy corporation. Preparatory (LVCP) school, attracting students from TVLC board president cal procedures and complex Batchelor had led TVLC two charter schools in Stock- around the world. The small to Be Filled (See TVLC, page 5) (See HEALTH CARE, page 4) On August 25, 2015 the Dublin Unified School LVPAC Lobster Clambake to District Board of Trustees Spotlight 'Arts Champion of the adopted procedures and timelines for a provisional Year' Award Winner, Scott Haggerty appointment to fill a board vacancy following Sean Half Moon Bay’s seafood Vineyards, the event will Kenney’s resignation, ef- meets Livermore’s finest benefit both the Bankhead fective July 31, 2015. The wines at the Third Annual Theater and the Bothwell appointee would remain Lobster Clambake, slated Arts Center, which provide until the regularly scheduled for Saturday evening, Sep- opportunities to experience election in November 2016. tember 12, 2015. and explore the visual and The seat would be up for Presented by the Liver- performing arts in the Tri- election at that time to fill more Valley Performing Valley. out the remaining two years Arts Center (LVPAC), this LVPAC’s largest fun- of the term. New England-style lobster draising event of the year The process for the pro- clambake will feature sea- will now also feature the visional appointment in- food by Sam’s Chowder “Arts Champion of the Year” cludes the completion of House, the award-winning Award. The newly created an application and a formal wines of Wente Vineyards, award will be presented an- Photo - Doug Jorgensen interview by a Board panel live music, dancing, as well nually by LVPAC to honor Grapes are ripening in the vineyards of the Livermore Valley. The annual harvest wine of two Trustees. The Board as silent and live auctions. individuals who have made celebration on September 6 offers an opportunity to sample the fruits of the vines. panel will nominate can- Set on the lawn of Wente For the story, see page 8. didates. The Board will (See CLAMBAKE, page 8) conduct interviews at the September 22, 2015 meet- ing of the Board of Trustees. Inside PET OF THE WEEK The board will make the You’ll want to look over this 3-legged Rover before provisional appointment. he’s picked by someone else! The 6-month-old Lab SECTION A Editorial...... 4 The successful candidate mix is adorably floppy. He’s a tad green, but with love will take the oath of office Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 and training he’ll be a magically delicious family pet. and be seated that evening. Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 Hurry! If you’re lucky he’ll still be available…there’s Interested individuals no overlooking Rover! Fetch Rover today at Valley Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 9 are required to submit an Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. application. Application MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 For more information, visit valleyhumane.org or call (See BOARD, page 3) Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/V. Kelly

PAGE 2 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Livermore Gymnast Inducted into the Hall of Fame By Carol Graham Michael Rodrigues stood onstage, one of nine world- class athletes being inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Overhead a video highlighted the accomplishments that led up to this moment. "Recounting all of the wonderful feats from the past, I was filled with a sense of great accomplishment and pride," said Rodrigues, 33, a Livermore resident. "It was like stand- ing on the first-place podium and watching the American flag rise high above the crowd all over again." The Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on August 14 in Indianapolis, during the P & G Gymnastics Championships (named for sponsor Procter & Gamble) and the USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show. "Being inducted into the Hall of Fame has put me among the ranks of World and Olympic champions," said Rodrigues. "It’s a huge accomplishment and something that I am very proud of." Rodrigues is a graduate of Junction Avenue Middle School, Granada High School and Las Positas College. He worked at Splashes Car Wash, Safeway and Office Depot while steadily climbing to the top echelons of acrobatic gymnastics, earning three World Championship medals - first a Bronze, then a Silver, and, in 2010, the Gold. In 2009, he and partner Kristin Allen became the first U.S. athletes to win the mixed-pairs Gold Medal at the World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. "The World Games are like the Olympics - happening only every four years," said Rodrigues. "When Kristin and I learned we’d won, we threw our arms up and screamed in victory. It was an overwhelming feeling, the greatest feeling I’ve ever felt. As the Gold Medal was hung around my neck, The duo is shown receiving their gold medals. the national anthem began to play and our flag was raised. It gave me chills and I won't lie, I cried a little." Acrobatic gymnastics, nicknamed acro, was previously "Our act featured acrobatic feats and emotional choreog- Being inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame called sport acrobatics. Competition includes two or more raphy set to one of Elvis’ biggest hits, Suspicious Minds," is one of the sport's most prestigious honors. Established in gymnasts performing routines consisting of acrobatic moves said Rodrigues. "I also performed various character roles 1963, USA Gymnastics is the nation's governing body for - dance and tumbling - set to music. Athletes' different sizes such as Elvis himself, getting his famous buzz cut before gymnastics, and is responsible for selecting and training and abilities allow them to carry out the complex moves, entering the military, and as the Jailhouse Rock warden. It teams for the Olympic Games and World Championships. with bases mainly performing supporting and pitching was an amazing experience." Only four acrobatic gymnasts have been honored with (throwing) roles, while tops are known for balancing, flex- Today, Rodrigues has returned to Livermore and coaches induction into the Hall of Fame, including Rodrigues and ible poses and flying. full-time at the WestCoast Training Center. Kristin Allen. "Acrobatic gymnastics is best described as what you "This will be my third season there, and I'm excited to At the Indiana Convention Center on August 14, the ath- might see in Cirque du Soleil," said Rodrigues' girlfriend keep building athletes and help them reach their goals and lete who has won more gold medals than any other American and photographer Sarah Tyler Mills. "It’s a form of gym- dreams," he said. "Being a gymnast not only helped my life, acrobatic gymnast, stood watching the video that replayed nastics but is sadly not yet in the Olympics. It’s crazy, it's it shaped it. I was able to travel around the world, make his most triumphant moments. mind blowing, it’s beautiful." friends, and earn the respect of high-level athletes from "When it ended, we were allowed to give a short thank After retiring from competition, Rodrigues and Allen across the globe. Now I'm able to work as a coach and earn you. I kept mine short and sweet, thanking my family, my performed in the Las Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show a living giving back to children through the sport that I love coaches, and everyone in the acrobatics community who sup- Viva ELVIS, which ran from 2010 to 2012. and that has given me so much." ported us along the way," said Rodrigues. "Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is like icing on the cake." LPC President's Speaker Series Friends of Dublin Library to Hold Fall Sale Friends of Dublin Li- Fill a paper bag (provided) tra value, vintage books, and To Focus on Hispanic Heritage brary, Inc. will hold its fall for $4.00 Bag Day Special: a teacher materials section. used book and media sale ½ off on selected audio- The library is located at The first-ever Las Positas students, we are delighted to - Art Lecture by Gregorio at the Dublin Library, Sept. visual, vintage and specially 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. · College President's Speak- focus this inaugural series Luke, "Frida Kahlo: A New 11-13. priced items. More information is er Series will take place on Hispanic Heritage and Look" Friday, Sept. 11 is mem- During the sale, most available on the Library's this year. Sponsored by the the arts." • October 1 at 7 p.m. - Art bers only night from 6 to 8 prices are $1 or less. Funds website at www.aclibrary. Las Positas College (LPC) From September through Lecture by Gregorio Luke, p.m. Memberships will be from sales go towards pur- org, the Friends’ website at Foundation, the series will November, three individuals "Diego Rivera: The Man and available starting at 5:30 chasing the Library's ma- www.dublinfriends.org, or feature Hispanic Heritage will be featured. The guest His Murals" p.m. terials and supporting its you can call the Library at through discussions with line-up includes: • November 10 at 7 p.m. On Sat., Sept. 12, sale programs. The sale features 925-803-7252. The Library prominent artists, musicians • September 15 - 30 Art - Concert by Gustavo Rome- hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. specially priced books of ex- is wheelchair accessible. and speakers. Exhibit by Claudio Jimenez ro, Pianist Sun., Sept. 13 is Bag Day. For more information "It is my goal, and that Quispe with the opening of the LPC Foundation, to about the Las Positas Col- event 5 to 8 p.m. on Wed., lege President's Speaker Se- bring high-level speakers, Sept. 16. ries, please contact Kenneth artists and performers to the Claudio Jimenez Quispe Cooper at (925) 424-1013 college to engage with our is an internationally known or by email at kcooper@ Community Health students and the Tri-Valley maker of retablos. His work laspositascollege.edu. community," said Barry has been exhibited all over Las Positas College is Russell. "In response to our the world. located at 3000 Campus Hill Education Programs growing number of Hispanic • October 1 at 11 a.m. Drive in Livermore.

Julia Morgan Play To Be Performed A play about famed Lawrence Livermore Na- designed many buildings American architect Julian tional Laboratory’s techni- on the campuses of Mills Morgan, written by a former cal information department College and UC-Berkeley technical writer at Lawrence from 1994 to 2002. Spletter's as well as YWCAs, civic Livermore National Labora- work at LLNL and at several structures, churches and tory, has been chosen for campuses of the University private homes. For a complete list of performance next February of California was generally Morgan played a pio- classes, lectures and at Ross Valley Playhouse in aimed at popularizing sci- neering role for women support groups, or to Marin County. ence and technology. in architecture as the first register, visit pamf.org/ The play, called Arches, Now an Oakland resi- woman to be accepted at healtheducation. Balance and Light, re-imag- dent, Spletter became inter- the prestigious Ecole Beaux- ines Morgan’s life as told by ested in Julia Morgan after Arts in Paris. She was the the pioneering architect her- joining the Berkeley City first woman in California to self at two different stages Club, which is one of the be licensed as an architect. in her life: as a 25-year-old more than 700 California Spletter’s play will be September 2015 going to Paris to study archi- buildings that Morgan de- performed from February tecture; and as a 70-year-old signed. 19 through March 8 under Postpartum Support Group looking back, living in San Hearst Castle, in San the direction of Jay Manley, A Mother’s Place Francisco. Simeon, is the most famous director of theater at Foothill The play’s author is Mary of Morgan’s efforts. She also College in Los Altos Hills. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Spletter, who worked in Meet with a nurse and certified lactation consultant to ensure your first weeks of Program to Teach Pleasanton Teens Job Skills motherhood are healthy and happy. The City of Pleasanton’s through training, hands-on services department includ- Dublin Center Community Services De- experience, and evaluation. ing sports, art classes, aquat- 4050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin • 925-875-6429 partment is launching its There is limited space in the ics, drama programs, youth inaugural fall session for program. Applicants must and teens, senior center, the Leadership-in-Training be Pleasanton residents. community services mar- Childbirth and Parent Education Classes • 650-853-2960 (LIT) program for teens. All registered participants keting, youth commission This program provides will take part in a volun- sub-committees or with the comprehensive training and teer placement interview on Pleasanton public library. • Breastfeeding Your Newborn • Childbirth Preparation placement in a volunteer Tuesday, September 15 from Deadline to register is position to work closely with 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Thursday, September 10, city staff on various projects. This comprehensive pro- 2015. To register please visit Nutrition and Diabetes Classes • 510-498-2184 The LIT Program is of- gram will cover job skills, pleasantonfun.com course: fered to students entering customer service, leadership 60858. Limited space avail- • Living Well with Prediabetes grades 9 through 12 in the and interviewing. Students able. For more information, • Living Well with Diabetes fall of 2015. It provides will be placed in a volunteer please contact David Weis- • Raising Healthy & Happy Eaters teens with the opportunity position and work close- gerber at (925) 931-3474 or to develop job skills and pre- ly with city staff in a role by email at dweisgerber@ pare for future employment throughout the community cityofpleasantonca.gov. Weight Management Programs • 510-498-2184

• Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery • New Weigh of Life Informational Sessions (Dublin) (adult weight management)

PAMF Dublin Community PAMF Fremont Urgent Care Health Resource Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. For additional health education Weekends and Holidays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and resources, call . 925-875-6150 510-490-1222 pamf.org/healtheducation/hrc pamf.org/urgentcare The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 - PAGE 3 TVC to Host Financial Planning Session

The Tri-Valley Conser- Greet presenters include At- learn more about charitable Water Summit Set Alameda County Local Agency Formation vancy invites all individuals torney Jim Phillips, Finan- giving opportunities please The East Bay Leadership Council in Commission. who consider themselves cial Planner Ken Perine and RSVP by calling Kellie collaboration with the Pleasanton Cham- A lifetime resident of Alameda County to be investment minded, local Livermore residents Hayes, 925-449-8706 or ber of Commerce is holding a free Water and a resident of Dublin since 1971, she a supporter of open space sharing their personal story email khayes@trivalleycon- Summit on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 served as the City of Dublin’s Vice Mayor preservation or want to en- of why they are remember- servancy.org. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at the Firehouse for two terms. She also has served on sure the local quality of life ing Tri-Valley Conservancy For more information Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in the East Bay Division of the League of remains for future genera- in their estate plans. about Tri-Valley Conservan- downtown Pleasanton. California Cities, the Livermore Amador tions to attend an upcoming If interested in attend- cy please visit our website at Three experienced and independent Valley Water Management Agency Board meet and greet. Tri-Valley ing this Meet and Greet, to www.trivalleyconservancy. panelists will present their views regard- of Directors, the Tri-Valley Waste Author- Conservancy is hosting an org. ing a report prepared for the Dublin San ity Board of Directors, and Tri-Valley Estate Planning/Meet and Ramon Services District (DSRSD) about Transportation. Greet on Tuesday, Septem- water supply diversification. Zone 7 will The CASA Education Foundation is a ber 15, 2015 at Wente Vine- also make a presentation regarding its nonprofit corporation established to attract yards-5050 Arroyo Road-- own Tri-Valley water supply options. new professionals into the industry. from 6pm to 9pm. Refresh- Registration is free. Go to http:// ments will be served. members.eastbayleadershipcouncil.com/ Swalwell Visits Afghanistan Gift planning provides events/details/special-water-task-force- U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell an opportunity to create a meeting-552 (CA-15), a member of the House Intel- lasting impact and legacy ligence Committee, returned Monday while helping Tri-Valley Taking Care of Brown Lawns from a bipartisan congressional delega- Conservancy to continue Pleasanton will host a workshop with tion trip to Afghanistan. Swalwell met preserving open space, natu- the theme of "What To Do with That with military leaders and troops for an ral resources and wildlife Brown Lawn." on-the-ground update of the U.S. efforts habitats in perpetuity. Chari- It will be presented by the City's Water in Afghanistan to ensure the peaceful table gifts allow support of Conservation Division featuring local transfer of power and root out militant the conservancy's work far landscape designer Kat Weiss. Islamic terrorism. into the future while also The event takes place at the City of “Our mission in Afghanistan has providing tax benefits and Pleasanton Operation Services Center, dramatically shifted in the past year, and other advantages. Meet and 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton, on Satur- efforts to assist the Afghan government in day, September 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. a more limited role are paying off,” said This workshop will feature such top- Swalwell. “As part of my role as a member ics as: of the Intelligence Committee, I received • Sustainable and beautiful alterna- detailed updates from Afghan government tives to “lawnscapes” officials and high-ranking U.S. military Livermore Valley Senior Living • Efficient and easy irrigation system commanders on the U.S. troop drawdown changes and the transition to Afghan-led security. “ A Home Away From Home” • How to sheet mulch Our leadership and training is helping The workshop is free, though due Afghans stand up and take control of the to limited seating, call 925.931.5504 to security of their country, a sharp contrast reserve a spot or visit www.Pleasanton- to the troubling security situation in Iraq WaterConservation.com where we do not have a willing partner and stable environment.” Vonheeder-Leopold Elected It was Swalwell’s second visit to Af- At the California Association of Sani- ghanistan. In August 2013, he traveled tation Agencies (CASA) annual confer- to Afghanistan on a trip led by the House ence in mid-August, Dublin San Ramon Armed Services Committee. Services Director Georgean Vonheeder- “The best part of the trip was meet- Leopold was elected to serve a three-year ing with U.S. troops bravely serving in term on the CASA Board of Directors Afghanistan, including many from Cali- and appointed to the CASA Education fornia,” added Swalwell. Foundation board. Vonheeder-Leopold has served on Correction Happy Labor Day the Dublin San Ramon Services District A story about the "Middle College" Board of Directors for 15 years and program at Las Positas College in Liver- We welcome you during that time she has been an active more said that students would take classes member of CASA. She is also an Alter- at their high schools. That is incorrect, all to come tour our facility anytime! nate Special District Representative to the classes will be held at the college campus. We are a 20-bed assisted living community that provides: • 24 hour care DSRSD Taking Comments on Water Plan • Nurses on staff every day Dublin San Ramon Ser- least 60 percent of DSRSD and advanced purified water • PHYSICIAN ON STAFF vices District (DSRSD) is water needs. so that at least 90 percent of • Socialization and companionship circulating a draft “Water • Reduce reliance on one treated wastewater is reused Supply, Storage, Convey- source so that no more than and not wasted through dis- • Nourishment of the emotional and ance, Quality, and Conserva- 40 percent of the District’s posal in the San Francisco physical well-being of our residents tion Policy” (Water Supply total water supply comes Bay. and Conservation Policy) from one source. The District is circulat- • Assistance with activities of daily for public comment. Based • Promote permanent ing this draft Water Supply living including bathing, dressing, on a 156-page “Long-term conservation within the and Conservation Policy grooming, toileting, & medication management Alternative Water Supply community so as to enable to ten sister agencies and Study,” the policy estab- the community to achieve seeking their comments. • Well-balanced, nutritious, delicious meals and snacks lishes a blueprint for future residential potable water Final adoption of the policy • Scenic gardens water reliability and supply (drinking water) consump- is scheduled for the Oct. 6 diversification efforts. tion of 70 gallons per capita board meeting. The public • All the comforts of home “We encourage input per day (residential GPCD). can submit comments to from the community,” says • Increase use of recycled [email protected]. 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Look under “Headlines;” the district main office at 7471 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin; or any Dublin USD School Main Office. Application packets will also be mailed to inter- ested parties upon request. Requests may be made by phone to (925) 828-2551, ext. 8002 or by e-mail to fischershelley@dublinusd. org. Completed applications must be received by the Superintendent’s Office at 7471 Larkdale Avenue on or before Friday, September 10, by 4:00 p.m. Candidates will be con- tacted for an interview with the board panel, which will take place between Septem- ber 11 – 14, 2015. PAGE 4 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 ZONE 7 (continued from page one) Rates were set for cal- ments. Zone 7, in recent could be less incentive for currently investigating. EDITORIAL endar year 2016, when the years, maintained a pay-as- immediate conservation, al- The first draft of the re- board raised them by 3 per- you-go policy. Reserves are though Gaur said he doubted sponse letter was pulled Enjoy the Weekend cent a year ago for calendar saved up; then bids are let on that it is true. back for more word-smith- Activities related to art, wine, and entertain- year 2015, and 3 percent a project. However, if Zone Zone 7 sent postcards to ing from some board mem- more for 2016. However, 7 stays with that approach, the public about the work bers, who had not seen it ment all add to the quality of life in this area. it's clear something more the Capital Improvement session. One member of the at a committee level. At They also provide jobs and contribute to the needs to be done, according Plan (CIP) will be depleted public who attended said the board meeting, Direc- economy. to staff. after 2016-17. that if Zone 7 rates go higher tor Sandy Figuers said he Those who haven't yet sampled the local Considering alternatives If Zone 7 wants to solve to retailers, there will be thought the response and scene have an opportunity to do so at several before the new calendar year that problem with "pay-go," even more water conserva- cover letter to the Grand is important, said Zone 7 as the consultant called it, tion, and it will hurt Zone 7 Jury was "extremely well- events planned for the upcoming Labor Day general manager Jill Duerig. then it would take 17 percent even more. written." Bill Stevens said, weekend, September 5 and 6. The high conservation num- in revenue adjustments for Representatives from the "I liked the first version The City of Pleasanton is celebrating the 5th bers were not available when the first four years, along water retails, Livermore, better, but this one is fine." anniversary of the Firehouse Arts Center on the budget was set last year. with adjustments that in- Pleasanton and DSRSD, Board president Sarah Saturday. A wide variety of free mini-shows An adjustment is needed, if clude charges above the told the board they want Palmer said, "I felt maybe the board sees fit to do so, Consumer Price Index (CPI). to work with the agency in the first version was too and activities are planned, including Taiko she said. An alternative would be forming a policy. Duerig preachy for us, so we modi- Drummers, “Made to Order Fairy Tales,” the "We are going in the hole to sell a bond for $26 mil- said that Zone 7 will con- fied the take on this to some folk music band Extended Roots, face-painting, much faster than anticipated. lion, ostensibly placed on the tinue to work with retailers extent, while retaining the scenes from “Tales of Olympus Jr,” mariachi We are using much more of 2018 ballot. The advantage and move forward with a message." band, arts demonstrations, and kids' art projects. our reserves. We as staff feel of a bond is that it would presentation in Septem- Directors Angela we are heading on a road to bring in money right away. ber. Ramirez Holmes and James The activities will take place from 11:00 a.m. disaster if we don't bring this However, the bonds still SPLIT VOTE ON McGrail voted no. Neither to 3:00 p.m. to the board's attention and would need to be paid off, GRAND JURY REPLY gave a reason at the meeting. Also in Pleasanton, the 150th Scottish High- do something about it," said with water rates covering the The Grand Jury, in re- Ramirez Holmes told The land Gathering & Games will take place on Duerig. debt financing. sponse to an anonymous Independent that she felt the Saturday and Sunday at the Alameda County Duerig also noted that A suggestion from Gaur, complaint, reviewed re- board could have taken a none of the numbers in the based on models from the cords, and concluded that "softer tone" and show the Fairgrounds. Bagpipe bands, history re-enact- consultant's presentation in- Los Angeles and San Jose Zone 7 should have been Grand Jury that "in certain ments, and dance and sports competitions are clude capital cost increases water districts, would estab- more open about the trans- aspects, we could acknowl- all part of the festivities. that might be needed to lish a fixed-charge structure action, both before the pur- edge that we can always do In Livermore, the Bankhead Theater launches pay for such projects as the that treats average demand chase, when it was discussed better." its 9th season of programming on Saturday with Delta bypass in Gov. Jerry and peak demand sepa- in closed session, and after it Ramirez Holmes said Brown's tunnels plan. rately. The average demand was announced. The Grand she agreed with the board a performance by the Ray Charles Project. The In the consultant's report, structure could have a five- Jury had no problem with that it acted within its legal calendar for the entire season can be found at even if the drought ends year rolling average, with the $18 million payment for rights regarding the handling www.bankheadtheater.org. soon, the agency would start a drought recovering sur- the land. of the closed sessions be- On Sunday, wineries will welcome visitors to run out of reserve money charge based on the average. The Zone 7 response fore acquiring the property. attending the 34th annual Harvest Wine Cel- and into a slight shortfall in The peak demand would be rejected virtually all of the However, the agency could fiscal year 2017-18. based on usage over the pre- Grand Jury comments. It have done a better job of ebration. The event, presented by the Livermore The drought surcharge vious three summers. That stated that the closed ses- outreach later on, when it Valley Winegrowers Association, will include could sunset after the third way of financing demand sions and their content and told the public the public wine tasting, food, and entertainment. Ticket year. Increased water rates creates "water readiness" for procedures were all in con- why the land was acquired, information can be found at www.lvwine.org. would take over to replen- the retailers, said Guar. formity with the Brown Act. said Ramirez Holmes. So, have fun this weekend! ish reserves after that. The Guar's financial proposal The Grand Jury also After the meeting, Mc- consultant recommends a 5 would increase revenue sta- made some suggestions as to Grail emailed, "I voted 'no' percent increase above the bility for Zone 7. It would how Zone 7 could improve because I believe there are projected 3 percent cost of force better planning on the its transparency including transparency issues regard- living increase annually for part of the retail agencies, televised or streamed or re- ing the property purchase." the operations and mainte- according to Gaur's slide corded on-line board meet- McGrail's fuller statement HEALTH CARE nance budget. presentation. The disadvan- ings, which the agency has will be available in the fu- (continued from page one) There is also the problem tage is that some say there mentioned in the past and is ture. issues. She pointed out that future, we may see hospitals of financing capital improve- payments are lost when a at home. Johns Hopkins has patient needs to be readmit- focused on elderly patients ted if the readmission could providing hospital care at Pay for Success Grant to Focus on Cure for Asthma have been prevented. home involving a nurse and Alameda Country has counties, states, and service that can lead to asthma, as Health Department, and the To avoid such issues, designated physician, who been selected to receive a providers. In this case, the well as provide education Community Development health care is being reorga- visits each day. $275,575 award as part of goal is to address childhood on asthma triggers and of- Agency’s Healthy Homes nized to better manage care "We are facing a brand a groundbreaking funding asthma. If the project suc- fer technical assistance to Department along with its by assembling a team. For new world. Hospitals are initiative called Pay for ceeds, the County will pay property owners. partners Impact4Health, an example, if a hip replace- experimenting with a lot Success. The goal of this the funders back, with a “We are confident that LLC, Third Sector Capi- ment were necessary, pre- of new ideas. They are not grant is to address the prob- small return on their invest- this initiative will help us tal Partners, Inc., and the surgery counciling, surgery, just about helping the sick, lem of childhood asthma. ment. If the project does learn how to prevent chil- University of California, post-surgery therapy and but also making sure people The award will help fund not address the problem at dren from having to make Berkeley. finally home care are all remain healthy," Rozen con- a feasibility study to learn the agreed-upon levels, the traumatic trips to the emer- The award will support part of the equation. As care cluded. how to prevent asthma and County doesn’t have to pay. gency room and the hos- continued development of becomes more complex, There were questions to act quickly to address It is a model designed to pital,” said Brenda Rueda- the Pay for Success initiative housing problems that lead Yamashita, Chronic Disease over the next 18 months. hospitals will need to partner about future technology, as both improve outcomes and to asthma in children. The reduce costs. Program Director of the It will also set the founda- with agencies to provide the well as what jobs might be funding will be provided Alameda County aims Public Health Department. tion for Alameda County’s care. available. by the California Pay for to use the Pay for Success “The program has the added pursuit of other Pay for Suc- The government is the Genomics is an area that Success Initiative, a project model to shift funding for benefit of saving money, cess initiatives to address biggest payer of health care, the Lawrence Livermore of Nonprofit Finance Fund social services toward pre- which can go toward helping chronic conditions such as Rozen added. With a grow- National Labortaory is in- (NFF) and The James Irvine vention and early interven- children even more.” diabetes, homelessness, and ing senior population, one in vovled in researching. The Foundation. tion activities to address Partners of the initia- recidivism. For more infor- three are enrolled in Medi- goal would be to produce In a Pay for Success proj- childhood asthma through tive award are the Alam- mation on the California Pay cal. They are vulnerable to precision medicine, individ- ect, private funders and its Healthy Homes pro- eda County Health Care for Success Initiative visit state and federal budget cuts. ualizing care for a patient. investors pay for social ser- gram. That program helps Services Agency, Public http://nff.org/CaliforniaPFS. The federal government Rozen said that genomics vices up front, working with to reduce housing hazards matches state funds. Cali- is still in the infancy stage. fornia has never fully funded As it grows, what works medical. It ranks 48th or will become how patients Watchdog Committee Finds ACTC in Compliance 49th in terms of what is paid are treated. It takes a while for care, she commented. to move from the research The Citizens Watchdog projects funded by Measure • $113.5 million for pub- The CWC is undergoing In the past, hospitals used stage to caring for a patient. Committee (CWC) of the B, the Alameda County's lic transit, including op- a name change to the Inde- to make up the deficit by Hospitals are incubators Alameda County Transpor- half-cent sales tax for trans- erations, capital investments pendent Watchdog Com- tation Commission (Alam- portation improvements and special transportation mittee (IWC). The 2014 shifting costs to commercial where it is possible to try approved by 81.5 percent of for seniors and people with Transportation Expendi- insurers. The market there is something to see if it works. eda CTC) released its 13th Annual Report to the Public voters in 2000. disabilities. ture Plan, which guides the shrinking. Rozen said that If it does, it will become the this past Monday. It covers It was the 13th year in • $19 million for highway expenditures of Measure we can't do cost shifts any- standard. fiscal year 2013-2014 expen- a row that Alameda CTC and streets projects. BB (approved by Alameda more. Preventative medicine As for jobs, Rozen said ditures and CWC activities received a clean, unmodified • $35.3 million for cit- County voters in November to keep people healthy will that reality changes. It's not through June 2015. opinion from the agency's ies and Alameda County 2014), requires the develop- lower the cost of health care. easy to say what jobs will The report shows that independent auditors. for local transportation im- ment of the IWC. The IWC Which brought Rozen be available in the future Alameda CTC's audited in- In fiscal year 2013-2014, provements, including local is a continuation of the CWC to her third point, the need and what programs schools come and expenditures were Alameda CTC received streets and roads, and bicy- and will report directly to for people to take charge of might offer. However, she in compliance with specific $127.1 million in Measure cle and pedestrian projects. the public on Measure B their own health by making said, the need for nurses will caps. Auditors identified no B revenue and expended • $3.4 million for general expenditures and Measure sure to do screenings, eat not go away. I think there accounting concerns. The $172.7 million, which in- administration. BB expenditures and per- right and exercise. "Staying will be more team based report also provides an up- cludes the expenditure of • $1.5 million for direct formance measures of the healthy will impact what ev- care. Workers will need to be date on the delivery of vot- sales tax revenues received program and project man- agency. In 2016, the IWC eryone pays for health care." able to communicate, work er-approved programs and in prior years, as follows: agement and oversight. will release its first annual Rozen's final point fo- as a team and be proficient report to the public. cused on technology and in math and science. innovation. There has been Prior to Rozen's talk, $4 billion invested in digital Kareen Knowles, associate health care options. They medical group administra- are changing the delivery of tor for Kaiser Permanente, (Opinions voiced in let- Parenthood to genocide. mind that the ultimate goal school golf league. This care. For example, a heart provided an update on Kai- ters published in Mailbox This has to be deliberate is to sell the land for devel- was done and soon spread health monitor attaches to ser care in the area. She are those of the author and because he must understand opment! The staff called a across the Livermore-Ama- an i-phone, sensors mea- too referred to an evolv- do not necessarily reflect the what genocide means. meeting of "select" members dor schools. What a great sure blood pressure and ing world of health care. opinion of The Independent. Also, he has not paid at- of the Springtown home- way to be initiated in com- temperature, and another Through the use of such Letter Policy: The Inde- tention to the news that the owners on July 30. Why not petitive team golf! It lets tracks blood sugar levels. innovations as telemedicine pendent will not publish video is mostly a work of a a notice to all valley people young students determine if Doctors can monitor patients and e-medicine, how health anonymous letters, nor will fiction involving deception, who play at Springtown? golf will be a part or all of remotely. This makes health care is delivered is radically it publish letters without nasty editing, suggestive The players range from their futures. Well respected care more convenient for changing, she commented. names. Abusive letters may voice-overs, and a sad video Walnut Creek to Fremont LPGA player Paula Creamer the patient, allows doctors Locally, 130,000 mem- be rejected or edited. Fre- clip of a miscarried baby. and eastward to Tracy. of Pleasanton played in to spend more time with bers are treated at the Liver- quent letter writers may This clip has nothing to do The ages of players Middle School matches at sickest patients and reduces more, Pleasanton and San have publication of their let- with Planned Parenthood range from first time chil- Springtown. Others include trips to the emergency room, Ramon medical offices. She ters delayed. Letters should and was illegally used, with- dren to elderly people in golf scholarships to college, according to Rozen. said it is hoped that the Dub- be submitted by e-mail out the mother’s consent. their 90s. Many players in work in the golf industry, One new service, Doc- lin Special Medical facility to editmail@compuserve. The mother could sue the these groups cannot keep the etc. If there were no longer tor on Demand allows for a will become a reality in the com.) CMP but has decided not pace required on other local a Springtown Golf Course, virtual appointment. near future. to do so. courses---thus not happy where will these students Rozen continued, in the Hit Job I suspect I could inter- with play and give up the practice? How will they get Thomas Crabtree game they should love! I Livermore view Mr. Boling for an hour there? on some innocuous topic fall into that elderly group Wake up councilmem- Whether I believe in a and do no longer play any cause or not, nothing annoys and with proper editing and bers, your staff not only questions, show him admit- where but at Springtown. wrote a contract with little me more than deception The closing of the course and lies used to discredit ting to being a serial killer. concern as to why no expe- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) someone or an institution. would mean I would no lon- rienced golf management Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala ger have an outdoor activity Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell In the August 27th Opinion Golf Course companies made bids. The Editor: Janet Armantrout page, Mr. Bolin has appar- Les Edwards of enjoyment. 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"I want to make sure of our growth and success Accountancy Corporation that we understand what our as a corporation is the direct as auditors for the TVLC action plan is," he said. result of the outstanding vi- 403 (b) retirement fund plan. Corso said that it is not sion and leadership of Bill The plan is the non-profit's clear to him whether some Batchelor. Without Bill's equivalent of a 401 (k) plan of the items are mandatory leadership, much of what we for a private business. TVLC or not. He would like to know today as TVLC would has surpassed 120 employ- understand them better. "We not exist." ees that are eligible for the cancelled a board meeting The board appointed John 403 (b) plan, so hiring the recently (in July). My opin- M. Zukosky as interim CEO. firm was necessary. The ion is that we should not do it He will serve until the board contract with RINA will cost in the future. They are criti- makes a final appointment to $9000 each year. cal of our transparency and the position. Zukosky has The board also approved making sure our stakehold- served as TVLC finance of- three appointments to the ers have the opportunity to ficer for two years. LVCP Foundation board. speak to and hear from us." Zukosky's father, John None of them belong to "We are in a business D. Zukosky, resigned from the LVCP school site coun- that requires a tremendous The Livermore Planning Commission recently recommend that the city council the TVLC board, said Hall, cil. That signifies a change amount of trust. We need approve plans to develop a site in North Livermore. Neighbors of the property who expressed thanks for that will ensure there is no to make sure we recognize had organized Save the Hill in an effort to stop the development, citing major the man's "invaluable con- conflict of interest between perceptions as well as actual environmental concerns. Pictured is a view from the top of the hill looking toward tribution to the board and the school site council and (performance), and create Brushy Peak. The city council will consider the matter at its September 14 meeting. schools," as a director and the foundation board mem- opportunities for people to the board's treasurer. bership, said Zukoski. The trust us," said Corso. A spokesperson for Save the Hill group commented, “In light of the disappointing The younger Zukoski results of the Planning Commission meeting, we plan to continue to educate the three appointees are Jerry Along those lines, Corso told The Independent that Mullens, Meg Epperly, and said he would like to see the City Council on the flaws of this project. This frustration has fueled us. We are now his father left the board to Marija Danilovic, residents meeting minutes available even more determined to Save The Hill as we feel the best use of the land is to leave avoid even the appearance of Livermore. 24 hours after the meeting. it as Open Space.” of a conflict of interest, REQUEST FOR MORE If the staff can't accomplish now that the son is interim TRANSPARENCY that goal for some reason, director. Zukoski explained Also at the meeting, di- Corso said that as board that as TVLC finance of- rector Dick Corso said that secretary, he would be happy ficer, he reported directly he attended a recent Liver- to do it for awhile, until staff to Batchelor. Now that he is more Valley Joint Unified is able. Magazine Ranks Charter Prep in interim CEO, he reports to School District (LVJUSD) Zukoski told The Inde- the TVLC board, as Batch- board meeting where an pendent that a faster turn- Top 500 U.S. High Schools elor did. There could be a update was given about the around in producing the conflict, or the appearance school district's supervision minutes was one of the areas of one. of improvement requested Livermore Valley Char- at 98.7 percent, college- of LVCS. doing the right work." Before Zukoski became by LVJUSD. ter Preparatory School bound category at 94.9 per- There was a list of more Tim Hall, president of the TVLC financial officer, he than 200 items. Only a small (LVCP) has placed 366th cent, college readiness at Tri-Valley Learning Corpo- worked at the corporate in the nation among high 77.9 percent, average SAT ration (TVLC) board, and offices of Robert Half In- schools in a ranking by score of 1575, and a coun- board member Dick Corso ternational, whose business Newsweek magazine. selor-student ratio of 220. also passed along their com- is the staffing of services Newsweek narrowed a Principal Eric Dillie told pliments to LVCP for its at- for finance and accounting list of 16,200 public schools The Independent, "We be- tainment at the TVLC board professionals. (LVCP is a public char- lieve that every student can meeting Aug. 27. LVCP was At the meeting, the board SOLD with MULTIPLE OFFERS ter school), and applied a be successful and move on the second school started by also welcomed its newest threshold cutoff that result- to a post-secondary educa- TVLC; the first was the K-8 member, Dr. Ken Morris, ed in a list of 4823 schools tional institution. The staff Livermore Valley Charter who serves on the board of based on achievement as at LVCP relentlessly works School (LVCS). There are Old Town Academy. Morris measured by statistics in to ensure that every student also two affiliated public is a physician at a north San various education compo- is prepared and ready for not charter schools in Stockton Diego County non-profit nents. Further cuts resulted only post-secondary educa- and one in San Diego. health clinic. Morris attend- in a list of the top 500, tion, but career and life as LVCP enrolled 435 stu- ed via a telephone hook-up. Linda Futral which is published on the well. We are proud of the dents this fall. It is located He said, "I am happy to be 530 Lorren Way - $650,000 Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE magazine's web page. work we do, and the national 925.980.3561 at 2451 Portola Ave., Liver- on board, and happy to learn Another home sold with multiple offers Among statistics that ranking proves that we are [email protected] more. my role, and how to be of Selling well takes the right lindafutral.com helped LVCP earn the rank- help in the coming term." marketing strategy. License #01257605 Call for a no obligation review! ing were its graduation rate AAUW Tea to Welcome Current The Acacia schools in Stockton also have a repre- SOLD BY LINDA FUTRAL PURCHASE And Prospective Members sentative, Jeff Tilton, but he (continued from page one) The Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin Branch of the Ameri- can Association of University Women Welcoming Tea for The Park District bought the property from the Wiede- current and prospective members will be held from 1:00 mann family for $2,048,000, p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Lynnewood its appraised fair market Methodist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. value. The funding will The program, “Looking Forward," will focus on AAUW come from Measure WW, a plans and programs for the coming year and how the L-P-D $500 million bond approved Branch will participate in them. Interest group representa- by Alameda and Contra tives will provide information about stock study and bridge Costa county voters in 2008 groups, book discussion and dinner groups, as well as to preserve open space and activities for singles. wildlife habitat in the East As it has done for the past several years, this summer Bay. The property will eventu- the Branch sponsored eight junior high girls from schools ally become part of Bishop in Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin to attend the Tech Ranch Open Space Preserve, Trek week-long science camp at Stanford University. The nearly doubling the park’s camp features hands-on activities in science, math, and re- size to just over 800 acres. lated fields. Instructors include credentialed middle school Try Our Until a land-use plan is teachers and women currently engaged professionally in completed and approved, the science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) fields. Wiedemann property will be All sleeping, eating, instructional, and recreational facilities land-banked. are located on the Stanford campus. New Mobile Edition! “The property offers The Branch also awarded a total of $4,000 in college amazing views of the San Ramon Valley, the Liver- scholarships to three local women: Claire Williams, Rebecca more Valley, Mt. Diablo Rodriguez, and Annie Geasa. Claire Williams is enrolled at and Las Trampas,” said USC and has a dual major: Business Administration/Com- Elizabeth Musbach, the Park munications. Her goal is to become a teacher and eventually District’s land acquisition a district level administrator. She has extensive experience manager. “But equally im- working with children and supporting the reading programs portant, this purchase pre- at the library. Working with the school district and Girl vents the property from ever Scouts, she gathered more than 8,000 new books that were being developed.” distributed through the pediatric unit of a local free health The Wiedemann ranch clinic. Her personal statement says, “I do this because we dates from the 1860s, when German immigrant Chris- can’t wait for a better world. It is up to each of us to go out tian Wiedemann purchased and help create that world, one story at a time.” 160 hilltop acres for a cattle Rebecca Rodriguez is enrolled at CSU, Chico, and is ranch. Over the next century, majoring in History. Through her involvement with Girl the ranch expanded to more Scouts she has learned organization, delegation, and lead- than 4,000 acres in the San ership and earned the ultimate Girl Scout award, the Gold Ramon Valley, and portions Award. She has a green belt in Kajukenbo and began teach- of the property are now oper- ing children’s classes. Rebecca Rodriguez has also taught ated by the fifth generation at a Chinese after school program for the past three years of Wiedemanns. and has additional experience as a TA in several history The new parkland in- cludes rolling hills, old ranch classes at the university. roads, seasonal creeks, buck- Annie Geasa is enrolled at Boston University and has eye forests and grassland, as a dual major: Biology/Journalism. Although Annie Geasa well as habitat for rare and entered the university as Journalism major, she entered a endangered species. Its high dual major program in her sophomore year because she felt point is 1,719-foot Harlan there is a lack of knowledge on the part of the general public Hill. An area known as Big about science. She intends to pursue a career in Science Read The Independent Canyon lies on the southern Journalism to facilitate the flow of information between the end. science community and the rest of society. “It’s an extraordinary At the Welcoming Tea, two L-P-D AW members, June piece of property, and it’s Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device! just beautiful in the spring,” Schaefer and Dawn Gordner, will be honored for fifty Lane said. “This is a very years of membership in AAUW. Further information about significant and positive ad- AAUW membership is available at all regional libraries and dition to the San Ramon online at http://LPD-CA.AAUW.net/. For questions about Valley.” the Tea contact Marilyn at (925) 426-1055. Stop Your Pain! Reed Are you experiencing significant pain at your neck, shoulder, back…? Plumbing Livermore, CA WE CAN HELP!!! 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The Fast Cheetahs and Thunder faced off this weekend. The game between the Goal Getters and Team 4 started The game was back and forth with Easton White with offensive fireworks in Fusion Rec U14. With decisive and Cole McGinnis holding down the defense for dribbling to control the midfield and energetic offense the Thunder. Mathias Quintana sparked the Thunder to set the tempo, the Goal Getters defeated Team 4 with on offense all game. The Fast Cheetahs were paced a score of 5 to 0. Scoring for the Goal Getters were on offense by Brandon Hahn, Viggo Jensen, Caden Caitlin Sobrepena (1) , Lindsey Homen (2), and Paula Romero, and Joseph Tenca. and Shamus McGrail, Leigh (2). Keepers Dawn Powell and Arianna Hatton Brayden Benjamin. Ty Rankin controlled the middle of behind a physical defense insured the shutout for the the field for most of the game. The anchors on defense Goal Getters. were Chasyn Haskins and Christian Jose for the Fast Cheetahs. Photo - Kim Lauritsen.

Pictured are Livermore Aquacowboy swimmers, Paige Chew and Matthew Hayes.

The Granada High School freshman football team played Deer Valley High School in Antioch winning their first It was a great defensive match up between the Cheetahs game of the year. The team did not score during the (maroon) and the Skylanders (white) in Fusion action. first half of the game. In the 3rd quarter, Rudy Ayala Sean Dempsey and Gavin Guenther both scored goals intercepted a pass and ran the ball down the field for for the Cheetahs. Cheetah goalies Connor Mathis and a touchdown. The team held the lead for the remainder U6 Livermore Fusion Sassy Sisters battled the Rainbow of the game winning 7 to 6. In the photo Jacob Morton Unicorns. All of the girls played well and had a blast. Russell Rasmussen made some great saves against Skylanders' shots on goal. prepares to pass the ball while Octavio Morales and Zack In the photo are Malia Rabino, Allison Tenca, Audrina Macintire hold off the opponents. Johnson and Mia Ghiglieri.

Livermore Fusion U8 Leaping Leopards played an This weekend the Fusion Select Girls U9 Copper Team excellent game against the Lava Girls. Standouts for the brought home 1st place in their division scoring 13 Leaping Lizards were Addyson, Sarah, Angelina, Iliana, goals by 5 players in 4 games, including a 6-0 shut out. Chloe, Gracie, Savannah, and Aveolela. Amazing passing and hard fought battles on defense The Fusion U7 Thunder Penguins and Tiger Sharks were key to their success.The team's tournament MVP played an action packed game Saturday. For the Tiger was Delaney Aumua with more than 10 saves in the goal Sharks, Jared Austin and Jack Bronte showed some and amazing field play as a defender. Special thanks to impressive offensive skills with multiple goals. On the Elena and Maya for joining the team. Thunder Penguin side, Weston Rosenhan had great defensive plays, Colton Salamida scored two goals and Nicholas Persi attacked the ball throughout the game.

The second game this week between the Fusion U9 Super Sonics and Sharknado was again a great Soccer day at the field. Goalkeepers Jordan Rudolff and Isaiah Leon Livermore Fusion U10 Girls gave Coach Matt Caution for the Sharknados blocked many shots taken and got In their initial outing, Livermore Fusion Select Girls U14 a surprise send-off. To celebrate their last practice with into plays recovering the ball. Super Sonics goalkeeper Heat made it to the finals in the San Ramon Copper their coach, Matt Caution, the U10 girls teams gave him Joey Osorio and defense Cj Scorcinelli held strong and Select Kickoff this past weekend. All the girls played a champion's soaking to wish him good luck. Coach never gave up. The Super Sonics and Sharknado teams well, many of them strong on both offense and defense. Matt is returning to his hometown in Missouri to direct battled it out on the field both scoring 4 points each. A special purple heart award goes to Sabrina Pertica. a new soccer club. Matt played professionally in the Michael Barker (2) Josh Graber (1) and Jonathan Hahn Pictured are Amanda Price, Avni Vachhani, Catherine USISL and the National Professional Soccer League. all scored goals for the Super Sonics. Blake Downs (3) Linney, Claire Wiedenfeld, Kaitlyn Patters, Katherine and Kameron Lamb (1) scored goals for the Sharknados. Terry, Mia Smith, Myah Bullis, Olivia Tabaracci, Payton Although goal scorers have names mentioned, all players Rose, Ryann Lubeck, Sanjana Bhanvadia, Sarah put in 100%. It was a great evening at the field. Davisson, Sophia Dunn, and Coaches John, Mark and Scott; (not in the photo) Madeline Koning, Samantha Ruelas, and Sabrina Pertica. made evening finals in the 200 Back Livermore finishing 5th overall. Matthew was Aquacowboys a member of the Bronze Medal 400 Livermore Aquacowboy swim- Medley relay, swimming the back- mers, Paige Chew and Matthew stroke for the team. Hayes, were selected to the All Star Both swimmers were integral in Pacific Swimming North American the Pacific Swimming team winning Challenge Cup (NACC) team. The Second Place overall at this year’s NACC is an international age group Challenge Cup competition. competition held annually between Mexico, Canada, Pacific Swimming, Southern California Swimming, and Livermore Fusion Gulf Swimming. Livermore Fusion Soccer: The fastest 64 swimmers in the U8: Lightening Dogs vs Club 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 age America. Both teams started off the groups from each country/LSC are se- season with great team work. For the lected for this meet based on all Long Lightening Dogs, Kenny Gandhi and Course meets swum through June Age Mason Peters both handled the ball Group Championships. The meet was well and scored goals. On defense, held in San Diego, CA, August 6-8 at Artavion Sims and Zach Lininger The Raptors and The Boyz faced off this weekend in the UC San Diego Canyonview Pool. had some impressive blocks. For Paige swam 100 Free, 400 Free, Club America, Hayden Druba led the an U5 boys Fusion soccer match. It was well played by 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 100 Fly, and offense with 4 goals. Daniel Camargo both teams throughout the game. Leo Vadurro led the 200 IM. She got new best times in and Cooper Cox also moved the ball the 400 Free (new JO time) and 100 well. Goalie, Emilio Henthorn, had charge offensively for the Raptors. The Boyz were led Breast. Paige was also chosen to several key saves. offensively by Landon Peterson, Erik Rangai, Samuel swim 3 relays, and came away with 3 U9: The Dragons 5, Shark At- relay medals, placing 2nd in the 800 tack 3: The Dragons’ offense was Zavala, and Beckett Guenther. The defensive squad Free, 3rd in the 400 Fr, and 3rd in the powered by Tyler Franchi and Kaden 400 Medley. She made finals each Green, each scoring two goals. David led by Josh Hawley, Cooper Hahn, Gavin Maier, and evening in all her individual events Ghobrial was a defensive force in this Levi Bragado had a busy day trying to stop the mighty with her best placement in finals at game. Hunter Black had an awesome Fusion Select U9 boys won the San Ramon Kick Off 4th in 100 Fly. game for the Shark Attack, scoring all Tournament this weekend. Pictured are team members Raptors. Matthew swam 50 Free, 100 Free, three goals. Gregory Laney was the 100 Back and 200 Back, acquiring a anchor for the defense, and Dominic with their championship trophy. new best time in the 100 Back. He Villasenor nade several saves on goal. The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 - PAGE 7

Foothill Season Starts with Dominant Performance Against San Leandro

The high school football season kicked off this past Granada will look to even its record Friday when Scripps weekend with the following games: Ranch (0-0) will travel all the way from San Diego to Liver- Foothill 38, San Leandro 15: Despite losing quarter- more for its first game this season. back Kyle Kearns to graduation this offseason, the Foothill Falcons (1-0) continued its offensive dominance with an Amador Valley 27, Heritage 14: Amador Valley kicked impressive 38-15 victory against San Leandro (0-1) to start off its season with an impressive win for the fourth-straight the 2015 season. year, this time defeating Heritage by 13 points at home Quarterback Ben Wooldridge was a big part of the con- Friday. tinued success, as the sophomore tossed three touchdowns The Dons’ (1-0) defense limited the Partiots (0-1) to 331 in his debut performance. Standout receivers Isaiah Floyd yards of offense, as Heritage quarterback Nick Zell threw West Coast Kaos's season opening game was a State and Ruben Mercado helped Wooldridge acclimate to the as many interceptions (two) as touchdowns in the failed Cup game in Clovis against California Odyssey South. starting spot as Mercado caught a 15-yard touchdown pass comeback attempt. The first half was filled with teamwork, good passing, and Floyd hauled in a pair of scores (a 62-yard strike and Amador Valley will have a bye next week before travel- and some good shots on net. The half time whistle blew a 2-yard pass) in addition to a 21-yard touchdown run that ing to Oakley for a Sept. 11th contest against Freedom (1-0). opened the game’s scoring in the first quarter. and the score remained 0-0. The second half was filled The Falcons also recorded a special teams touchdown Livermore 35, Newark Memorial 0: For the second- with more good passing and teamwork, leading to some when Dario Dondero recovered a blocked punt for a score consecutive season, the Livermore Cowboys began its good opportunities to score. Their defense held off in the second quarter. football schedule with an impressive victory against Newark Kaos, until Katie Zeck hammered a beautiful shot into Foothill will travel to Oakley this Friday to take on Memorial. the upper corner of the net. California Odyssey fought Freedom (1-0), which defeated Tracy, 46-28, in its season- The Cowboys (1-0) were consistent throughout the hard to tie the score, but Kaos was able to hold them opening contest. contest, scoring touchdowns in every quarter against the off. Final Score 1-0. Cougars (0-1). Deer Valley 20, Granada 6: The Matadors (0-1) lost Livermore hosts McKinleyville(1-0) this week after the in their season-opener for third time in the previous four Panthers beat Ukiah, 56-46, to begin their 2015 campaign. seasons, as Deer Valley (1-0) cruised to the easy victory. Leading the charge for the Wolverines was senior run- Dublin 34, Alameda 20: For the fourth time in five years ning back Rai-Shyan Alexander, who rushed for 146 yards Dublin began the varsity football calendar with a victory. on only 15 carries, including a pair of touchdown rushes. The Gaels (1-0) earned a road win against Alameda The two scores by Alexander represented all of the offen- with an impressive 14-point win, the third-consecutive sive touchdowns for Deer Valley, as the team’s additional year Dublin has started the season with a contest against six points came via an eight-yard fumble recovery by the Hornets (0-1). Antonio Johnson in the first quarter. Dublin will host Fremont’s American (1-0) this Friday in Quarterback Devin Gould added 101 yards through the the Gaels’ home opener. American defeated Arroyo, 44-12, air on 9-of-13 passing. in San Lorenzo last week. 50th Anniversary Game Set for November 6

Early in the first half, U11 West Coast Warlocks Kyler This year's game between Livermore and Granada High mately one-half of the 1963 Freshman Class left Livermore Schools will commemorate the first time the schools met on for their new cross town high school, Granada. Since then, Wallace (pictured) was driving down the right sideline the Livermore High School Football Field to play a varsity the rivalry, school spirit and bragging rights have continued and kicked a beautiful cross that Jeremy Miller buried football game. to bring the community together. into the back of the net to take an early 1-0 lead. Later On Friday, November 6, 2015 the Livermore Cowboys The Committee is reaching out to every Livermore and that half, West Coast was awarded a corner kick that and the Granada Matadors will square off in the 50th an- Granada player, coach, and cheerleader who has participated #19 Daniel Ramirez put home to take a 2-0 lead into half. niversary of that historical game. Kickoff for the game is in any of the 50 games. There was some stout goal tending on both end of the 7 p.m. The 50th anniversary committee members include James Past players, coaches and cheerleaders from both schools Petersdorf, Livermore High School Athletic Director; Clark field during the 2nd half. Fusion's only goal was scored will be in attendance and will be recognized as part of the Conover, Granada High School Athletic Director; Kristin on a penalty kick that Dylan Lee nearly stopped. The festivities. A BBQ tailgate will take place prior to the varsity Waters-Meyer, LHS Alumni Board Member, class of 1987; Warlocks played tough and held on to the 2-1 lead to football game. Bob Bronzan, retired Assistant Superintendent; Max Eckert, win the season opener. Dino Certa, 1966 alumnus recalls that “the entire town” Livermore High School Alumni Board Member, class of was at the first game. Downtown Livermore was a virtual 1967;, and Dino Certa, Livermore class of 1966. ghost town. The town loyalties were split down the middle Those who wish to participate, are asked to contact Dino when Granada High School was built in 1963, and approxi- Certa 408-691-5215 [email protected].

Campo di Bocce to Host National Championships Next Year The United States Bocce East to West. The 2015 compete with top teams from some 3 million Bocce enthu- Federation announced the Championships were held Chile and Argentina. siasts enjoy competing in selection of Campo di Bocce at great acclaim by the Sons “It’s a real honor to be everything from league play of Livermore to host the of Italy Lodge in Methuen, chosen to host this U.S. to backyard social events. 2016 National Bocce Cham- MA near Boston, and now it Bocce championship”, said It’s a sport anyone can play, pionships slated for June moves West. Musolf, Tournament Chair anyone can compete in and 25th through July 2nd this The best players from and COO at Campo di Bocce. anyone can enjoy. In fact the coming year. www.campo- across the United States will This year Campo di Bocce United States Bocce Federa- dibocce.com compete in three different will be making all events tion is currently sponsoring The Fusion U9 girls won the blue division championship This is the 5th time Cam- competitions, from B level open to the public so that introduction and instruction in action in San raamon. The team outscored opponents po di Bocce will have hosted Open Bocce to A level Open Bocce enthusiasts, beginners to the youth of America, so 19-2 winning the first game 3-0, second game 4-0, third this national sporting event. Bocce to Punto, Raffa, Volo to competitive level, will be tomorrow’s champions are game 9-1, and the championship 3-1. The team defense “One of the reasons Cam- (the International game). able to come and see the best being developed today. This was outstanding all weekend as teams found it very po di Bocce was chosen to Winners of the International in the U.S. compete. 2016 U.S. Bocce Cham- difficult to get anything done against it. The team had host this competition is the competition will go on to the Bocce as a sport is grow- pionships will most likely 7 different goal scorers in the 4 games. A tough hard fact that it is considered one 2016 Pan-American games ing rapidly in popularity. Mu- produce the Champions of fought championship game found them tied with about of the top Bocce facilities in where U.S. players will solf noted, “In the U.S. today, tomorrow.” 10 minutes left before Fusion scored two quick goals to the U.S.” says United States put the game out of reach. Pictured are (front row) Mea Bocce Federation President, 'The Mountain' from Game of Thrones to Neubauer, Makenna Smith, Kayla Clarin, Marisa Segura, Jerry South. Ben Musolf, COO at Kylee Scroggs, and Daniella Williams; (back row) Campo di Bocce said, “The Compete at Highland Games in Pleasanton Coach Bryan Williams, Avery Maxwell, Coach Michael event rotates each year from Neubauer, Madden Black, Mani Ribabaiti, Maddie Funk To the many fans of gest man circuit where he would be an overall mark has reigned for the past two and Coach Brent Scroggs. HBO’s ultra-popular “Game as Hafthor’s challenge does of Thrones," he is a larger- years as “Europe’s Strongest not meet the Scottish Games than-life, menacing giant of a Man”, and placed second criteria that stipulates that all to be registered with USWP. All ex- Avenue. Residents $30, nonresidents in the “World’’s Strongest perience levels are welcome, however $33. man. To the world of strength of the athletes must compete Golf Tournament athletes must be able to swim two To register, visit pleasantonfun. and endurance, he is one of Man” competition in 2014, in all eight heavy event Join Sandra J. Wing Healing laps (50 yards) without stopping. com course: 61285. Limited space the world’s strongest men. as well as holding three disciplines. Hafthor will be Therapies Foundation on the links at Register for the LAZERS team and available. For more information, Castlewood Country Club on Monday, play the world's most exciting aquatic please contact the Pleasanton Sports To the patrons of the upcom- third-place finishes. competing in only the single September 21 for their 3rd Annual game. To register, call LARPD at Office at (925) 931-3437 or by email ing 150th Scottish Highland At Pleasanton, the discipline. Golf Tournament. Registration begins 925-373-5700, or visit www.larpd. at pleasantonsports@cityofpleasan- 26-year-old Hafthor has at 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is org. For more information about the tonca.gov. Gathering & Games, he is The twelve pro athletes at 12:00 p.m. Awards, appetizers and LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- the challenger with the aim challenged the world’s top and Hafthor will begin the cocktails are at 5:00 p.m. Castlewood polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ professional Heavy Event Country Club is located at 707 Coun- Livermore Softball to out-perform the world’s challenge at 1:30 Sunday gmail.com. Livermore Girls Softball Asso- try Club Circle in Pleasanton. The fall session begins on Tues- top Heavy Event athletes. athletes to the 56-pound afternoon on the track in Participation will help make a dif- ciation welcomes all Livermore girls day, Sept. 8, and is coed for ages 14 aged 5-18 for our 2016 Spring Rec- He is Hafthor Julius Weight-for-Height. Hafthor, front of the grandstands. ference in the lives of cancer patients & under. The beginners (Level 1) in the Tri-Valley. Registration includes reational season. No prior experience Bjornsson, the Icelander who and one of the pro athletes in “The Mountain” will be practice on Monday and Wednesday necessary. Online registration is now a round of 18 holes, awards, cocktails from 4:00-5:30pm at the Robert has taken both the TV series the challenge, Mike Zolk- available for autographs and appetizers. Register as an indi- open at LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org. Livermore Community Center. Level Visit website or email registration@ and the world’s strongest iewicz of Boston, are the both days from 11:00 a.m. to vidual or as a foursome. Sponsorships 2 experienced players, practice Tues./ at four different levels are available. LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org for more man competition by storm. only athletes to successfully noon next to the clock tower Wed./Fri. 4-5:30pm. The session runs information. For more info and to register, go to until Nov. 5. He is also a special guest at clear the 19-foot barrier. and also on Saturday in the www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org. Lacrosse Clinic the Scottish Games in Pleas- Competitor Andy Vincent early afternoon under the Track and Field Club Livermore Phantom Lacrosse anton over the September 5 has made, but failed in the grandstands. Immediately Adult Basketball FTC track club is taking registra- Registration is underway for the Club will be holding their annual and 6 weekend. attempt. Zolkiewicz holds following the Weight-for- tions for fall season (Sept.-Dec.) and new player clinic on September 13 Livermore Area Recreation and Park will begin practices on Sept. 7th. FTC The 6’, 9” Hafthor began the Scottish Games Record Height Challenge on Sun- District Fall 2015 Adult Basketball from 9am to noon at the Livermore is based in Pleasanton and is a U.S. High School football field. For $40, at 19’. 2”, but Hafthor has League. Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned his sports-oriented lifestyle day, Hafthor will leave to Games begin on Sept. 20. High participants will receive three hours as the center on the Iceland unofficially thrown 19’, 3”. club for kids aged 7 to 18, from any of lacrosse instruction plus a stick and fly to Ireland for a Games of and low divisions are offered. Fee school and from any geographic area. National Basketball Team, If that mark is bettered dur- is $495 per team (based on 6-team ball (value $35) to keep. Register at Thrones shoot. Participants compete in USATF www.phantomlacrosse.org. leagues, 10 games plus playoffs for sanctioned meets. Athletes in other but switched to the stron- ing the challenge, the record the top four teams). sports who want additional speed Registration will be taken through training and conditioning are also dept. 10, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Robert accepted. To learn more, visit www. Livermore Community Center Gym, ftctrackclub.com, or contact Jorge 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Com- Quero (925) 209 7520. pleted roster, waiver and fees must be completed at registration. For information, contact Kacy Youth Open Gym Silva, [email protected] or 373-5733. The City of Pleasanton’s Commu- nity Services Department announced its fall season line-up for the Youth Adult Softball Open Gym program, which includes Looking for Adult Softball Players both basketball and volleyball. ages 18 and up (Men & Women) The Youth Open Gym program is Levels ranging from lower com- designed specifically for children in petitive coed to competitive men’s. grades 6 through 12, and is aimed at Season runs until mid-October giving kids an opportunity to develop on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and their on-court skills in both basketball Friday nights. and volleyball. If interested, contact: Michael Participants are encouraged to Garza at [email protected] or 925- come with a group of friends or come 373-5731 alone and make new friends. Play is drop-in format (non-instructional), though City staff will facilitate court Water Polo use. All equipment will be provided The Livermore Area Recreation and all skill levels are encouraged and Park District (LARPD) offers a to join. USA Water Polo team (USWP), the Grades: 6 – 12: Saturdays (Sep- LAZERS. As a USWP club team, all tember 12 – November 21 except Oct. practices and competitions will be 31), 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Harvest sanctioned, requiring all participants Park Middle School Gym, 4900 Valley PAGE 8 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Park It Blessing of the Grapes Signals Start of Grape Harvest

Events and Activities The 2015 Blessing of the Grapes took place last Offered by the East Bay week among the organi- cally grown grape vines at Retzlaff Vineyards. The Regional Park District ceremony was a prelude The Bay Area has long been a hub of mountain biking, to the 34th Annual Liver- beginning with the sport’s origins on Mt. Tamalpais in the more Valley Harvest Wine 1970s. Great weather, an abundance of trails and natural Celebration this Sunday, beauty, and an athletically-inclined population have made September 6. the Bay Area one of the most popular regions in the world A rabbi, priest and clergy- for this challenging and fun sport. man took part in the bless- The East Bay Regional Park District boasts hundreds ing. In past years, comments of miles of trails that are open to mountain bikes. Overall, have been made that the introduction sounds like the most mountain bicyclists, hikers and equestrians share the start of a joke. Last year, trails with few problems. But, with ever-increasing numbers participants indicated they of park visitors, occasional conflicts are inevitable. Here’s come back with a play on a quick refresher on trail rules for bicyclists, hikers and the words during this year's equestrians alike: event. Mountain bikes are allowed on any trail over 8 feet wide, Father Mark Wiesner and most paved trails. They’re also allowed on a handful of of St. Charles Borromeo narrow trails throughout the District, including the Heron Catholic Church did the Bay and Swallow Bay trails at Del Valle; Zeile Creek trail honors, stating, "A rabbi, a at Garin; Panorama trail at Mission Peak; Clyma trail at priest and a pastor went into Morgan Territory; Brandon trail at Lake Chabot; Brushy a vineyard and there were no Peak Loop trail at Brushy Peak; and a variety of narrow sour grapes." trails at Briones, Redwood and Sibley. Check maps and In addition to Father Wi- www.ebparks.org for details. esner, Pastor Steve Wilde A few areas are off-limits to bikes entirely because of of the First Presbyterian narrow trails, crowds or sensitive habitat: Claremont Can- Church in Livermore and yon, Huckleberry, Ardenwood, and portions of Coyote Hills, Rabbi Laurence Milder of Mission Peak, Sibley, Tilden Nature Area and Eastshore. Congregation Beth Emek Pictured toasting the harvest following the blessing of the grapes at Retzlaff Vineyards Crockett Hills Regional Park offers almost 13 miles of took part in the proceedings. are (from left) Pastor Steve Wilde, Aaron Taylor and Salomé Garau-Taylor from Retzlaff outstanding single-track trails that are open to mountain All three talked about wine as being a part of religious Vineyards; Father Mark Wiesner, Rabbi Laurence Milder; Chris Chandler, executive bikes. gatherings. director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association; and Amy Hoopes, president Throughout the Park District, the bike speed limit is 15 The centuries-old cer- of the Winegrowers board of directors. mph. Bicyclists should call out if they’re passing a hiker or emony, practiced by many equestrian. Most collisions happen when hikers are caught religions honored the vine- off guard, or can’t move out of the way fast enough. yards, the grapes and the compared to last year. will present the 34th annual (LVWA) is a a non-profit or- “If you’re hauling down a hill doing 25 mph, even if you people who make the annual He couldn't predict when Harvest Wine Celebration ganization that was formed do call out a hiker won’t be able to move fast enough,” said harvest a reality. the red varietals might be this Sunday, September 6, in 1981 to support the win- East Bay Regional Park District police Lt. Lance Brede. Father Wiesner prayed harvested, stating that the from 12 to 5 p.m. eries and growers in the “And if the hiker’s wearing headphones, they might not that the harvest would go weather has had an impact. “Guests can take advan- Livermore Valley American hear you at all.” well. "Across the state there is an tage of a one-day ticket Viticultural Area. In general, all trail users should be courteous and accom- Pastor Wilde spoke of issue with uneven ripening. that allows them to have a Tickets for non-drinkers modating, and remember that everyone wants to have an how the sun, clouds, and the The warm spring and cool two-day experience,” stated are $5, with proceeds do- enjoyable experience at the park. Safety and consideration soil work together to pro- early summer has impacted Chris Chandler, Executive nated to Livermore’s Every should be everyone’s priority. duce the grapes. Wine from the grapes." Director of the Livermore 15 Minutes program, an Staying on the trail is important, as well. Creating bootleg any vineyard is a Blessing The result is what is Valley Winegrowers As- intensive two-day program trails or shortcuts causes erosion, degrades the landscape, from God, the gift of labor, called "shatter," or "peas and sociation. “The event takes offered to high schoolers and can be costly to repair. soil and the fruit of the vine. pumpklins," where the same place on the Sunday of La- by the Livermore Police Rabbi Milder told of cluster will have very small, bor Day weekend.However, Department, with the goal of immature grapes along with • Help the Park District plan the new Clayton Ranch Noah planting a vineyard about 30 wineries will honor saving lives by demonstrat- larger, riper grapes. "This wristbands on Monday, too.” preserve at a community meeting Sept. 9 in Clayton. after the flood, saying that ing the dangers of drinking he must have brought the makes for the potential to Tickets include wine and texting while driving. The new, 4,200-acre park will link Black Diamond Mines vine and clippings with him produce an interesting crop. tasting, a commemorative Non-drinking tickets are Regional Preserve and Mt. Diablo State Park, providing an on the ark. The clippings What is tricky is deciding Livermore Valley Wine available only on the day of uninterrupted swath of open space and habitat in central would have come from the when to pick." For example, Country glass, wine dis- the event. Contra Costa County. first vineyard planted in the he said the tiny grapes have counts, and a program that Tickets purchased online Park District planners will be at the meeting to give Garden of Eden, said Milder. a lemony taste, which could serves as a guide for both the will be held at the will-call a history of the property, discuss the planning process, At the end of his comments, produce a range of flavors in Harvest Wine Celebration location (winery) selected answer questions, and put the public’s input on what the he raised his glass and urged the wines. and future visits to Liver- during purchase. A valid new park should contain: trails, campsites, picnic areas or everyone to join in the toast David Galles, owner of more Valley wineries. photo ID and printed receipt other amenities. "to life (l'chaim)." Galles Vineyards, also com- The celebration features are required. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Clayton Aaron Taylor, who is in mented on the weather, stat- more than 40 wineries of- Additionally, tickets may Community Library, Hoyer Hall meeting room, 6125 Clay- charge of production, plan- ing that when grapes bloom fering complimentary wine be purchased from Liver- ton Road, Clayton. ning and property upkeep at at the wrong time, the wind tasting, with many adding more Valley wineries, Bay For those who can’t make the meeting, comments, ques- Retzlaff, talked about the up- and rain can cause the shat- live music, vendors, food Area Safeway stores, The tions and suggestions can be sent to planner Raphael Breines coming harvest. He pointed ter affect. and activities that reflect Wine Steward in Pleasanton, at [email protected] or (510) 544-2325. out that Jose Hernandez As with the whites, the their unique characters. and the First Street Wine manages the vineyards. production of red grapes is Tickets purchased in ad- Company in Livermore. • Good news from Alameda: the threatened Western Taylor noted that the down. "That's not necessar- vance are $45, with online The Sunday of Labor Day snowy plovers have once again chosen Crown Beach as white varietals have been ily a bad thing," commented sales ending on Saturday, weekend is the one day each Taylor. There have been a their overwintering site. The small, speckled shorebirds harvested, which was about Sept. 5th. Tickets on the day year when Livermore Valley large number of grapes on of the celebration are $55. have recently been spotted foraging along the beach for flies, three weeks earlier than wineries are open to ticket average. He noted that Sau- the market in recent years. The Livermore Valley holders only. worms and other goodies, in hopes of fattening up for spring. vignon Blanc and Chardon- The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association For more information, To protect these special birds, the Park District has nay production was down Winegrowers Association visit www.lvwine.org. erected signs, poles and strings to create a “symbolic fence” around the birds’ roosting area. District staff ask that the public give these birds plenty of room and remember to keep dogs off the beach. CLAMBAKE (continued from page one) • Celebrate harvest time at the annual Apple Festival, Sept. 12 at Garin/ Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks. significant contributions to the year with limited cash Lobster Clambake deliv- Street, Livermore or at The festival is a longtime favorite for families, and a supporting the cultural and and no reserves. The Clam- ers an authentic East Coast www.bankheadtheater.org. fun – and tasty - way to celebrate the East Bay’s agricultural performing arts in the Tri- bake is a key element in our food fest. Catered by Sam’s Additional auction item heritage. Sample antique apple varieties, try some hand- Valley. development plan necessary Chowder House of Half donations and event spon- cranked ice cream, press your own apple cider, and enjoy The inaugural “Arts to support LVPAC.” Watkins Moon Bay, attendees dine on sorships for the clambake a day of music, dancing, crafts and old-fashioned games. Champion of the Year” added. “We hope everyone whole Maine lobster, clams, would be welcomed. For The festival is free and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at award will be officially pre- in the community will take and mussels, accompanied more information, please the Garin Barn Visitors Center, 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward. sented at the event to Scott this opportunity to step up by New England clam chow- contact the development of- Haggerty, President of the and support the Bankhead der, Andouille sausage, red fice at (925) 583-2305. • Train buffs of all ages will want to be at Ardenwood Alameda County Board of and the Bothwell, while en- potatoes, bread, corn-on-the- The LVPAC 2015-2016 Farm over Labor Day weekend for the annual Historic Supervisors. Jessica Aguirre joying what will be a fun and cob and coleslaw, followed season kicks off September Rail Fair. of NBC News, will host the festive evening together.” by lemon scented shortcake 5, 2015 with the Ray Charles Enjoy steam train rides, hand-car rides, model railroads, event. The event has garnered for dessert. project. Executive Director garden railroads and other train-related treats will be part Last year, the Lobster extensive community sup- Live music will be pro- Scott Kenison noted, “We of the event. Live music will be provided by the Diaspora Clambake was a great suc- port from individuals, cor- vided by local artist, Lloyd are kicking off the season Swamp Boys, the East Bay Stompers and the Apple Butter cess, with more than 450 porate sponsors, and local Gregory. with two weeks that show Brothers. attendees, surpassing the businesses. Numerous live The event begins at 5:30 the diversity of our program- The fair, co-sponsored by the Society for the Preserva- $100,000 fundraising target and silent auction items have p.m. on Saturday, September ming. From local Grammy tion of Carter Railroad Resources, is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the event. LVPAC Board been donated, including a 12th at Wente Vineyards, award-winning musicians Sept. 5, 6 and 7 at Ardenwood, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Vice President and Event tour of the Tesla Plant as 5050 Arroyo Road in Liver- in The Ray Charles Project Fremont. More information is at www.spcrr.org. Chair Denise Watkins said well as the loan of a Tesla more. Founded 130 years to acrobats from China to that capturing and continu- for 48 hours. In addition, ago, Wente Vineyards is Kenny Loggins and Blue • Four parks are hosting open houses on Labor Day. So ing that momentum has the following have been the country’s oldest, con- Sky Riders from Nashville, bring picnics, the family and friends and enjoy a day of been invaluable in putting contributed: a suite for the tinuously operated family- we are proving that there activities at Crab Cove, Black Diamond Mines, Tilden or together this year’s event. PAC 12 Championship at owned winery. Now un- really is something for ev- Coyote Hills. “The clambake is our most Levi’s Stadium, a box with der the management of the eryone.” Crab Cove’s open house will include “seaweed science,” significant annual fundraiser eight tickets for the annual fourth and fifth generations Subscriptions and single fish feeding at the aquarium, beach exploration with a natu- and will be instrumental Bridge School concert at of the Wente family, it offers tickets for all shows in the ralist and other events. Drop by between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in supporting LPVAC Pro- Shoreline Amphitheater, a portfolio of fine wines, 2015-2016 LVPAC Presents at Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda. grams and operations at both private dinner in your home with wine tasting, fine din- season, as well as resident Crafts, games, farm activities and more will be available the Bankhead and the Both- for 8, a suite for a Sharks ing, and championship golf companies and events at the at the Tilden Nature Area in Berkeley. Open house activities well,” stated Watkins. As Game, as well as other sport- on its extensive facilities. Bothwell Arts Center are will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with most arts non-profits, ing tickets, vacation homes, Individual tickets to the available now through the Tour the historic Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine at Black LVPAC’s earned revenues golf outings and fine dining LVPAC Lobster Clambake Bankhead Theater ticket Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch. Tickets are provide just over half of opportunities. One unique are $175 per person or office at (925) 373-6800, $5 and can be purchased at the visitor center. Tours will overall income with the item provides an evening for $1,750 for a table for 10. or www.bankheadtheater. be at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Participants remainder made up of dona- up to 50 guests for a private Tickets can be purchased org, or via the new LVPAC must be age 7 or older. tions, grants and sponsor- concert on stage with Jazz through the Bankhead The- mobile app. At Coyote Hills, spend the day doing sack races, egg ships. Musician Matt Finders, from ater box office, 2400 First relays, tug-of-war, kick-the-can and other activities. Drop “Although we are free of the Tonight Show Band, at by between 10 a.m. and 3:30. the bank debt that was such a the Bankhead Theater. concern last year, we started The menu for the LVPAC Livermore Cinemas transporter refueled (pg13)-dbox 1:35 4:20 7:05 9:50 a walk in the woods (r) 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 mission impossible 5 (pg13) 1:10 2:10 4:10 5:10 7:10 8:10 10:00 straight outta compton (r) 12:40 4:05 7:30 9:15 9:45 ant man (PG13) 12:50 3:50 6:50 minions (PG) 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:00 no escape (r) 1:15 4:00 6:55 9:30 Harvest Wine MAN FROM UNCLE (pg13) 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 ricki and the flash (pg13) 2:00 4:35 7:10 Celebration sinister 2 (r) 2:20 4:45 7:10 9:40 INSIDE OUT (PG) 11:25 2:00 4:40 7:00 Sept. 6th Hitman: agent 47 (r) 11:45 2:10 4:35 9:30 12:00-5:00pm trainwreck (r) 7:10 9:50 we are your friends (r) 11:30am 9:40 (925) 447-8941 shaun the sheep (pg) 11:20am 1356 S. Livermore Ave. American ultra (r) 12:00noon Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 preview September 10 the visit (pg13) 7:00 9:40 The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 - PAGE 9

Book Events all the way to the summit of States" featuring speakers John small local firms in public works call in advance: 925-462-2766 • align high school courses Towne Center Books events Mount Diablo. Morley, in favor, and Judi Caler, contracting. Session topics in- or email: education@museu- with college majors, scholar- include the following: Now until September 7th. not in favor. clude improving bid estimating monmain.org. ships • The Power and Purpose of registration is $75. Beginning Morley is the appointed Dis- skills, utilizing local business • identify strengths and the Teen Age Brain with Dr. Dan September 8th, the price goes up trict Captain for The Convention certifications, constructing Habitat and Birds career/college choices Siegel on 7:00 p.m. Thurs., Sept to $90. With early-registration, of States Project for the 12th competitive bids and pursuing Birds and Their Habitat • prepare for pre-admission 17 at the Amador Theater. He receive a commemorative T- and 13th Assembly Districts contracting opportunities. Past Preferences will be the topic of testing for college ….without will be talking about his newest shirt with artwork by Matt Nolte of California. He is also the attendees report being able to the Sat., Sept. 5 Livermore Area a lot of stress and instructions book, Brainstorm. with Pixar. Co-founder of The Tracy Tea immediately apply the skills Recreation and Park District on constructing a career and Tickets are $10.00 at the door This year there is a new Party Patriots. gained from the workshops, ranger staff. Meet Ranger Patti academic portfolio—provided or on line at www.firehousearts. "Challenge Yourself" category Caler is the Article V Issues which subsequently resulted Cole at 8 a.m. at the Sycamore by CareerTrackPlus. org. 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For more information Office at 925-960-2400 for connect future Firefighters residents to participate in its 7th RSVP to Jim Cartan: jcartan@ weekend of Sept. 11-12. Reg- about the Contractors Academy istration is being accepted for directions. with departments hiring Annual Creek Cleanup Day on savemountdiablo.org or call the and BOB events, please visit the There is a $5 per vehicle the next generation of first Saturday, September 12, from office at 925.947.3535 the event. The cost is $22 per Public Works Agency website at person, and the price includes parking fee at either entrance responders 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.acgov.org/pwa/business. to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 This year, volunteers will all activities, games, crafts, a The Firefighter Career Writing Club campfire, entertainment, dinner donation is requested to help Expo will be held in Liver- be helping to clean up four Young Adult author J.L. support the programs unless creeks in the City -- Tassajara and breakfast. 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The Pleasanton Library is pm on September 17, October be attending. Kids 2 years old This event is part of M.o.M.’s JAC), and the Cal-JAC’s will meet City staff at the group 8, November 12, and December offering a free workshop for picnic area at Emerald Glen Park or older must register - go to Reading Time, a free, monthly high-school students, aimed at Women’s Commission, 17 2015. The meetings will be https://www.dublinrecguide.co book and activity program at the Career Expo provides at 9:00 a.m. held at the Civic Center Library, addressing the unique concerns A continental breakfast will Museum on Main. Story time that oftentimes affect new and would-be first responders 1188 South Livermore Avenue, begins at 10am with activities be served before the group ven- Livermore. The club is free and Contractors Academy incoming students. with an up-close-and-per- tures out to the creeks. At noon, immediately following. Called “Jumpstart to a Suc- no registration is required. The Alameda County Public The morning is sure to be sonal look at what it takes the group will meet back up at For more information, visit Works Agency will hold its third cessful School Year,” the work- to become a firefighter. The Emerald Glen Park for a light full of fun and excitement as shop will provide real-time and Teen Space page on the library’s annual Construction Contrac- children listen to a story about free event is open to all, but pizza lunch. website: www.livermorelibrary. tors Academy for small local long-term solutions for a suc- is geared toward encourag- To participate, please contact firefighters and meet members of cessful school year and college net, or contact Teen Services construction contractors. This the Pleasanton Fire Department, ing women and transitioning the City of Dublin's Environ- Librarian Jennifer Mosel at free workshop series will be planning. 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No • develop healthy relation- The Save Mount Diablo The Construction Contrac- Reservations required. Large For information, go to Restaurant in Livermore. tors Academy is designed to ships Challenge set for Oct. 4 climbs Theme "The Convention of groups or playgroups should www.becomingafirefighter. up Southgate Road taking riders enhance the competiveness of org

Jean Marie Carvalho testing area and got much Livermore, Ca. peacefully San Mateo, Ca, Patrick, J & J Sales, Patio Products, by her husband Donald. Mar- Jean Marie Carvalho satisfaction from being part passed away, found at home, Manitowoc, Wi, and many and NorCal Pottery in San garet is survived by her four was a loving and devoted of the Lab’s success. on Friday, August 21, 2015. nieces and nephews. Leandro, Ca. children: Kristen(Emily), wife, mother, grandmother Those left here to miss Ruth was born on June 15, Ruth was preceded in His enthusiasm for life Tom(Karen), Kären(Stephen and great grandmother. She him are: his wife, Judy Tal- 1936 at Phlox, Wisconsin, a death by siblings: Valeria was revealed in his smile Woodward), Ingrid, and passed away peacefully Au- bot of Astoria; his daughter, daughter of the late Joseph (Hecker), William, James, and love for people. Jerry three grandchildren (Xavie, gust 14, 2015 at the age of Tanna Orr of Salem, OR.; and Alice (Berendsen) Ver- and Fr. Richard Verhassselt. enjoyed family, gardening, Yzzy, and Leon). Margaret 82, surrounded by her loving former wife & friend Jean hasselt. Interment and burial ser- poker, golf, Penn State foot- was beloved by the many children, and grandchildren. Talbot of Livermore, CA.; Ruth graduated from An- vices are being arranged ball , and food, especially people her life touched, She was preceded in death by their two children, Lori Tal- tigo High School, Antigo, through Holy Angels Fu- breakfast. He coached bocce especially all of the students her husband Frank Carvalho bot Briegleb and her hus- Wi in 1954. She then at- neral and Cremation Cen- ball at the Pleasanton Se- she taught in her over 25 in 2008. She is survived by band Brad Briegleb of Clay- tended Badger Green Bay ter, St. Michael Cemetery, nior Center and served as a years in the classroom. her seven children. She also ton, CA., and Christopher Business College in 1955 Livermore, California (925) “Big” SIR where he was a Her family is comforted enjoyed the liveliness and Talbot & his wife Connie of and National School of 455-9696. lifetime member. Jerry and by the fact that she fulfilled happiness of ten grandsons Livermore, CA.; Judy’s chil- Aeronautics in Kansas City, Elaine travelled through- her life dreams; she had her and one great granddaughter. dren, Erin Goulette of Eu- Mo in 1958 that began her Gerald (Jerry) out the United States and four children, she was a life An only child herself, Jean gene, OR. and Tim Cadigan career with Trans World from Scandinavia to Central long teacher, she traveled William Hayes the world, and she died loved having a big family. of Portland, OR.; a sister, Airlines and the airline in- Feb. 3, 1928-August 13, 2015 America. Suzie & her husband Dick dustry from 1958 to 1993. He is survived by his peacefully in her sleep in her Jean was born and raised 47 year resident of Pleasanton own bed. in Oakland, CA. Jean loved Tavis of Santa Barbara, CA.; Ruth moved around during Jerry (47-year Pleasanton wife, Elaine Hayes, sons Eric and a large, extended family, her career, starting in New (Eleisa) and Ken (Kathy), The family invites you to singing, writing, family pets, resident) beloved husband, a celebration of Margaret’s arts and crafts, and encourag- including grand-children, York City, to Sacramento, father, grandfather, and daughter Patty Fishbaugh life to be held at “The Barn," ing lively family celebra- great grand-children, and Ca, to Honolulu, and finally friend of many passed away (Rich), and eight grand- in Livermore California, Oc- tions. An avid reader, writer great-great grand-children. settling in the San Francisco at the age of 87. He was children. We were fortunate tober 3, 2015, 1-4pm. In lieu and storyteller, Jean inspired He had many, many terrific Bay Area. Ruth also earned born in McKeesport, PA., to have his love in our lives, of flowers, donations may in all her children and grand- friends who will remember a Bachelor of Arts degree gradu- and he will be dearly missed. be made in her name to the children a passion for read- him and their good times and teaching credentials ating A celebration of his life Livermore Valley Education ing. She enjoyed gardening, together. from Holy Name College, from will be held at Saint Clare’s Foundation (LVEF) or an often winning prizes in the A Celebration of Life Oakland, Ca. during 1982- Penn Episcopal Church on Sep- educational charity of your local rose show. will be held September 5th 87. She also loved to travel, State tember 12, 2015 at 11:00 choice. Jean was a devoted Cath- at 11am at Beeb’s in Liver- to Europe, Germany, France, Uni- a.m. at 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA. In lieu of olic and member of St. Ray- more. Spain, Portugal and through- versity Carolyn Heath Biery mond’s Church in Dublin. out the Pacific, Guam, Tai- before flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Car- Recently Carolyn com- Participating in the prayer David Robert Gast wan, Okinawa, Hong Kong, serv- pleted her circle of life. She Bangkok, and Japan during ingBridge.org, Saint Clare’s chain and choir were sources David was born on July ing Church in his name or The is survived by the love of her TWA career. of joy and friendship. Jean 23,1962 and passed peace- five American Lung Assoc. of her life for 30+ years Steve In retirement, Ruth found was positive her beloved fully at home on Monday years in the U. S. Marine California. Biery, special friends Sandy family will carry out her August 10, 2015. interesting volunteer and Corps achieving the rank of Guymon and John Greci and loving legacy. He part-time activities; for staff sergeant. Jerry married Mango the Cat. grew many years as usher for the Margaret Elaine Woodcock, Margaret Montan Margaret Montan, born No services are planned Lee Talbot up in Oakland A’s baseball and the love of his life, on Au- and her body donated to Man- Oakland Raiders football gust 25, 1956 in Philadel- in Baker, Montana April 17, Lee Talbot lost his hard 1931, passed away, after a UCSF so others can learn. fought battle with Multiple hattan teams, and at the San Ramon phia. After seven moves Memorial contributions Beach, Regional Medical Center. with Swift & Company, brief battle with cancer, on Myeloma on August 3rd, August 23, 2015 She was 84 would be appreciated to 2015. Lee’s life was about CA and Ruth was a devoted Cath- they settled in Pleasanton Alaska Raptor Center, 1000 lived olic parishioner and active in 1968, where they raised years old. going She was preceded in death Raptor Way, Sitka, AK fast, there as a lector and Eucharistic their family. Jerry founded 99835-2984. and his until Minister wherever she lived; family he was at St. Raymond in Dublin, referred married Ca, at St. Joseph in Phlox, to him in 1991. Soon after David Wi, and most recently at St. often and his family moved to Michael in Livermore, Ca. Obituary/ in the Livermore. Dave started his Survivors include six sib- last few own construction company lings: Therese (Noskowiak), years as which specialized in fences, Appleton, Wi, Agnes, San Memoriam Policies the “En- arbors and decks. Due to Mateo, Ca, Gerald, Pebble ergizer Dave's influence several of Beach, Ca, Robert, Bonney Obituaries are published in Bunny." In his youth, he his employees now have Lake, Wa, Verene (Ferrona) built and raced motorcycles successful businesses of The Independent at no charge. and cars with his friends on their own today. dirt tracks and in the Califor- Beloved father to Joshua There is a small charge for photographs in the obituaries. nia deserts. Later he shifted and Megan. Loving grand- to speed-style, and interests father to Harlee. Loving to building and racing boats. husband and friend to ex- Most of all he loved to build wife Debbie. Survived by Memoriam ads can also be placed in and modify boats, and in brothers Donnie, Michael doing this over the years and Tom. The Independent when families want to honor the memories of acquired a large group of Friends and family are friends from Arizona to Cali- invited to attend his Celebra- their loved ones. There is a charge for memoriam fornia, who will remember tion of Life on Saturday, ads, based on the size of the ad. their wonderful family times September 5th at 2:00pm at racing and being around the Trinity Baptist Church, 557 water and jet boats. Olivina Ave, Livermore CA Lee spent his working life 94551 Please send an email to for 36 years at the Livermore National (then Radiation) Ruth Alice Verhasselt [email protected] Lab in Mechanical Engi- June 15, 1936 – Aug. 21, 2015 neering. During that time he Resident of Livermore sought to be in the frontline Ruth Verhasselt, 79, of PAGE 10 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Marching bands, highland dancing and country dancing are all part of the festivities. Fairgrounds Site of Annual Games and Gathering

This year’s annual Scot- is the World Championship Singing and Scottish Coun- two days of family entertain- tish Highland Gathering & in the Heavy Events that try Dancing featuring the ment that is regarded as one Games marks the milestone include the world’s top pro- Scottish Fiddlers Rally with of Northern California’s best of 150-years of continuous fessional athletes competing Alasdair Fraser & Celt- festival bargains. Celtic festivals produced by in eight different athletic ic Harpers with Varlene Additional information the Caledonian Club of San skills, highlighted by the Schermer. and pricing can be found on Francisco. The first Games, famed tossing of the “cab- The Irish are well rep- the official website: www. held in 1866 at the corner er," the 22-foot, 150-pound resented with the Irish Pa- TheScottishGames.com. of Market and 14th Street pole. The invitational Heavy vilion featuring Irish Step Gates open 8:00 a.m. in San Francisco, marked Events also includes the Dancing exhibitions. Athletics begin 8:30 a.m. the beginning of what has amateur, womens and senior Add to all of this the Other activities begin 10:00 become considered by many divisions, with more than Glen of 100 Clans; Chil- a.m. Close is at 6:30 p.m. as the largest such festival in 70 athletes in all. The pros dren’s Glen; Sheep Dog Opening ceremonies are the world. represent five countries, Trials; Birds of Prey; Five- held in front of the main For the Sesquicentennial the U.S. Canada, Scotland, A-Side Soccer Tournament; grandstands beginning at the Club will celebrate with England and South Africa. Dart Competition; Rugby 12:30 p.m. both days. the largest-to-date gathering Among the many attrac- and Scottish Shinty Tour- The grandstand show and games at the Alam- tions is the Western U.S. naments; Highland Cattle; featuring 38 pipe bands from eda County Fairgrounds in Highland Dancing Cham- Clydesdale Team; archery the U.S. and Canada plus 3rd Pleasanton on September pionships; Living History participation; British Au- Marine Aircraft Wing Band 5 and 6. with Mary Queen of Scots, tomobile and Motorcycle Miramar in concert with the Nearly 40 pipe bands the Highland Warriors, the displays; the Kilted Mile famed L.A. Scots Pipe Band from the U.S. and Canada Roman Legion and invading Run; more than 100 indoor will be held in front of the will be in competition as Vikings. Entertainment will vendors; Whisky Tasting main grandstands beginning well as taking part in the be offered on six stages with and Master Classes, plus at 3:45 p.m. both days. daily afternoon Grandstand continuous music ranging British and American Food. Nearly 100 clan tents are Show. This marks the larg- from traditional to Celtic A special guest this year featured in the gathering of est assembly of pipe bands Rock; Scottish Fiddler’s will be Iceland’s 6’ 9” tall the clans. in America. The daily show Rally; Celtic Harpers; Scot- Game of Thrones actor and Animals will be repre- and highland cattle present. and Norton and other two- will also include the famed tish Country Dancing and heavy athlete, Hafhor Julius sented. More than 20 exotic The quick game of Five- wheelers from Britain. L.A. Scots Grade I Pipe much more. Four of the Bjornsson (aka ‘The Moun- birds, including hawks, fal- A-Side soccer with eight Sample premium single Band, marching and play- stages offer traditional and tain’) who is competing in cons, owls and more, with Semi-Pro teams from Cali- malt whiskies. Attend a ing in unison with the Third Celtic Rock bands, groups the Sesquicentennial Games. professional handlers and fornia and Nevada. Local Master Class seminar with a Marine Aircraft wing Band and individuals: Albennach Hafhor will challenge the informative information will Rugby teams will compete. Whisky Master. (Additional - Miramar, the only Games (Scotland), Brother (Austra- 12 pro competitors from the be at the games. Demonstra- The ancient Scottish game cost). in the world to present a U.S. lia), Steve McDonald (New World Championships in tions in the precise herding of Shinty will be played by A Friday night concert military band and top pipe Zealand), Tempest, Molly’s the 56# weight over the bar of sheep by highly trained local teams. will be held at the host hotel, band in concert together. Revenge, Browne Sisters, event on Sunday afternoon. dogs and their handlers will A number of British Marriott San Ramon. Marine The annual event features Golden Bough, Michael He will be available for pho- be provided by the Northern marque clubs display their Band and Celtic entertain- 21 different events and at- Mullen and Neil O’Neil. tos and autograph signings California Working Sheep- cherished automobiles.... ment. Open to the public tractions. Two stages feature con- all weekend. dog Association. There will how about a three-wheeled for $14.00. One of the premier events tinuous Fiddling, Harping, All of this is bundled into be a Clydesdale horse team Morgan! BSA, Triumph

Living History One of Highlights of Annual Scottish Games Mary Queen of Scots land Gathering and Games STILL TICKETS and her royal entourage, to meet Her Loyal Subjects. With the deadline for the Highland Warriors, the The Highland Warriors, purchasing advance sale Roman Legion and the in- as escorts for Her Majes- tickets to the 150th Scot- vading Vikings, all part ty, will demonstrate the tish Highland Gathering & of the history of Scotland art battle with shields and Games now past, the Games portrayed at this weekend’s broadswords. Information Telephone Line Scottish Games. With shield and spear, has received a number of “Living History” is one the legion of Roman con- calls from distressed per- of many highlights of the querors will march and sons under the impression 150th Scottish Highland practice their battle skills. that they cannot purchase Gathering & Games at Following the departure of tickets for this weekend’s the Alameda County Fair- the Roman Legions from event at the Alameda County grounds in Pleasanton. Britain, it was the Vikings Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. The Living History area from the North that invaded The event organizer, is one of the most popular Scotland and most all of the Caledonian Club of San venues of the 21 different Britain. The Vikings will Francisco, wants to make events and attractions at be seen in a less aggressive clear that all four admission the Games. St. Andrew’s manner at the Games, with gates at the fairgrounds will Noble Order of Royal Scots two groups displaying fam- be open from 8:00 a.m. to portrays the Court of Mary, ily life in the foreign land. mid-afternoon Saturday and Queen of Scots, as Her Maj- On more of an fanciful Sunday. esty has returned to Scot- venue is the Armored Com- The ticket prices are: land from a childhood in bat League. This involves Adult 1-day $24.00; Adult France. Recently widowed, teams of armored fighters 2-day $31.00; Seniors 65+, our young Majesty is ready battling in full-contact with Youth 12-17 and handi- to rule Scotland despite steel weapons. The fighting capped $13.00. Kids 11 and the misgivings of her half takes place twice each day in under are free as are Mili- brother and many of the the Living History area. For tary with active-duty iden- Lords of the Congregation. additional information visit tification. The fairgrounds Her Majesty travels to the our website: www.TheScot- charges a parking fee. Pleasanton Scottish High- tishGames.com Historic re-enactments are all part of the games.

transact business using the more, CA 94551 following owner(s): The following person(s) has listed above on 10/1/2010. FILE NO. 449555 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEGAL NOTICES fictitious business name(s) This business is conducted Three Bird Nest Designs, (have) abandoned the use Signature of Registrants The following person(s) has NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION listed above on 2/13/2003. by Co-partners LLC, 6764 Preston Ave, Suite of the Fictitious Business :s/: Eileen Osaki (have) abandoned the use FILE NO. 508216 ON PLACING LEGAL Signature of Registrants The registrant has not yet A, Livermore, CA 94551 Name: Three Bird Nest, 879 This statement was filed with of the Fictitious Business The following person(s) doing NOTICES IN :s/: Eli Kozak, President begun to transact business This business is conducted Tolentino Ct, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alameda Name: Curves Livermore, business as: Bridge Tower THE INDEPENDENT This statement was filed with using the fictitious business by a Limited liability company 94550. on July 30, 2015. Expires July 1129 Catalina Drive, Liver- Insurance Services, 6200 Call 925-243-8000 the County Clerk of Alameda name listed above. The registrant began to trans- The Fictitious Business 30, 2020. more, CA 94550. Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleas- on July 15, 2015. Expires July Signature of Registrants act business using the ficti- Name Statement being aban- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. The Fictitious Business anton, CA 94588, is hereby 15, 2020. :s/: Edward Melgoza, Mem- tious business name(s) listed doned was filed on 3/12/2012 NAME STATEMENT 3834. Published August 13, Name Statement being aban- registered by the following FILE NO. 507798 20, 27, September 3, 2015. The Independent Legal No. ber/Partner above on November 9, 2012. in the County of Alameda. doned was filed on 3/23/2011 3835. Published August 13, This statement was filed with The full name of Registrant: owner(s): The following person(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants in the County of Alameda. 20, 27, September 3, 2015. the County Clerk of Alameda Alicia Shaffer, 879 Tolentino Bridge Tower Insurance Ser- doing business as: REO NAME STATEMENT :s/: Demetrious N. Shaffer, The full name of Registrant: on August 4, 2015. Expires Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 vices, LLC, 719 Traviso Cir, Promotional Products, 715 FILE NO. 507177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Manager Shambers, Incorporated, August 4, 2020. Signature of Registrant: Livermore, CA 94550 Meadowlark Street, Liver- The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with 1129 Catalina Drive, Liver- The Independent Legal No. /s/: Alicia Shaffer This business is conducted more, CA 94551, is hereby ing business as: EDT TEC FILE NO. 507928 the County Clerk of Alameda more, CA 94550 3836. Published August 13, This statement was filed with by a Limited liability company registered by the following Inc, 3737 First Street, Liver- The following person(s) do- on July 14, 2015. Expires July Signature of Registrant: 20, 27, September 3, 2015. the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to trans- owner(s): more, CA 94551, is hereby ing business as: E and J 14, 2020. /s/: Amber Baydo, Vice- on July 14, 2015. Expires July act business using the ficti- (1)Robert Osaki (2)Eileen registered by the following Construction and Consult- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. President 14, 2020. tious business name(s) listed Osaki, 715 Meadowlark owner(s): ing, 5834 Newfields Lane, NAME STATEMENT 3837. Published August 13, This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. above on 8/6/2015. Street, Livermore, CA 94551 EDT TEC Inc, 101 Conven- Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby FILE NO. 507122-123 20, 27, September 3, 2015. the County Clerk of Alameda 3838. Published August 13, Signature of Registrants This business is conducted tion Center Dr, Las Vegas, registered by the following The following person(s) do- STATEMENT OF on August 5, 2015. Expires :s/: Sallie R. Witt, Managing 20, 27, September 3, 2015. by Married Couple NV 89104 owner(s): ing business as: (1)Three ABANDONMENT August 5, 2020. Member The registrant began to This business is conducted (1)Edward Melgoza, 5834 Bird Nest (2)Featherweights, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STATEMENT OF The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with transact business using the by a Corporation Newfields Lane, Dublin, CA 6764 Preston Ave, Suite NAME ABANDONMENT 3839. Published August 20, the County Clerk of Alameda fictitious business name(s) The registrant began to 94568 (2)Jobert Verceles, A, Livermore, CA 94551, FILE NO. 462696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 27, September 3, 10, 2015. on August 12, 2015. Expires 5607 Firestone Road, Liver- is hereby registered by the NAME The Independent, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 - PAGE 11

August 12, 2020. above must file a written on July 9, 2015. Expires July at: EMPLOYMENT 56) ADULT CARE contractor’s status at www. The Independent Legal No. objection that includes the 9, 2020. SUPERIOR COURT OF The Independent Legal No. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- 3840. Published August 20, reasons for the objection at The Independent Legal No. CALIFORNIA, 3844. 65) HELP WANTED WANTED CSLB (2752). Unlicensed 27, September 3, 10, 2015. least two court days before 3843. Published August 27, County of Alameda Published September 3, 10, Database Administrator IHSS CAREGIVER persons taking jobs less the matter is scheduled to September 3, 10, 17, 2015. 2120 Martin Luther King, 17, 2015. at Livermore, CA: for Senior Livermore than $500 must state in their FICTITIOUS BUSINESS resident NAME STATEMENT be heard and must appear NOTICE OF PETITION TO Jr. Way ANIMALS advertisements that they are at the hearing to show cause ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Berkeley, CA 94704 Design, development, Please call Juanita not licensed by the Contrac- FILE NO. 508169 2) CATS/ DOGS (925)245-1737 The following person(s) doing why the petition should not ROY LESCHINSKEY Berkeley Courthouse testing, security and im- tors State License Board.” business as: Herro Consult- be granted. If no written Case No. RP15783162 ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for plementation of the com- REAL ESTATE objection is timely filed, the 7.If you object to the adoption information contact pany’s various SQL Server BE WARY of out of area ing, 1022 Megan Rd, Liver- Inland Valley court may grant the petition 1.To all heirs, granting of the petition, Valley Humane Society at database servers. companies. Check with the more, CA 94550, is hereby Publishing Co. registered by the following without a hearing. beneficiaries, creditors, you should appear at the (925)426-8656. local Better Business Bureau contingent creditors, and hearing and state your Client Code:04126-00001 owner(s): Adopt a new best friend: Fax res to 9259604886. before you send money or NOTICE OF HEARING persons who may otherwise objections or file written Re: Legal Notice for Tracei Herro, 1022 Megan TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal Attn: HR Job#2015- fees. Read and understand a. Date: 11/12/2015 be interested in the will or objections with the court Classified Ads Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 Rescue, offers animals for LV-003. Performant any contracts before you Time: 1:30 PM estate, or both, of: before the hearing. Your ap- The Federal Fair Housing This business is conducted adoption every Saturday Recovery, Inc. sign. Shop around for rates. Dept: 503 ROY LESCHINSKEY pearance may be in person Act, Title VII of the Civil by an Individual and Sunday, excluding most ANNOUNCEMENTS b. The address of the court is: or by your attorney. Rights Act of 1964, and state The registrant has not yet holidays. On Saturdays from Business Systems 24405 Amador Street 2.A Petition for Probate has 155) NOTICES law prohibit advertisements begun to transact business 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are Analyst & Conputer Hayward, CA 94544 been filed by: LOIS WEBB in 8.If you are a creditor or for housing and employment using the fictitious business available at the Pleasanton Programmer “NOTICE TO READERS: the Superior Court of Califor- a contingent creditor of that contain any preference, name listed above. Farmers Market at W. An- PNS Technologies hiring California law requires that 3.a. A copy of this Order To nia, County of ALAMEDA. the decedent, you must file limitation or discrimination Signature of Registrants gela and First Streets. Two Business Systems Ana- contractors taking jobs that Show Cause shall be pub- your claim with the court and based on protected classes, :s/: Tracei Herro locations will showcase cats lyst (Job ID: SA12015) total $500 or more (labor lished at least once each 3.The Petition for Probate mail a copy to the personal including race, color, religion, This statement was filed with only: Petsmart in Dublin from and Comp. Programmers and/or materials) be licensed week requests that: LOIS WEBB representative appointed sex, handicap, familial status the County Clerk of Alameda 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet (Job ID: CP12015) for by the Contractors State for four successive weeks be appointed as personal by the court within the later or national origin. IVPC does on August 11, 2015. Expires Extreme in Livermore from Fremont, CA office. License Board. State law prior representative to administer of either (1) four months not knowingly accept any August 11, 2020. 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, Travel/Reloc req’d to also requires that contractors to the date set for hearing on the estate of the decedent. from the date of first issu- advertisements that are in The Independent Legal No. cats are available at Petsmart unanticipated locations include their license numbers the petition in the following ance of letters to a general violation of the law. 3841. Published August 27, in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, throughout the US. Fax on all advertising. Check your newspaper of general circu- 4. ( X ) The petition requests personal representative, as September 3, 10, 17, 2015. and Pet Extreme in Livermore resume to HR manager: lation, printed in this county: the decedent’s will and codi- defined in section 58(b) of from 12:00 to 4:00. For more 408-583-4454 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The Independent Newspaper cils, if any, be admitted to the California Probate Code, information, call Terry at FOR CHANGE OF NAME 2250 First Street probate. The will and any or (2) 60 days from the date (925)487-7279 or visit our Case No. 15779984 Livermore, CA 94550 codicils are available for of mailing or personal deliv- CROSSING GUARDS TO PLACE website at www.tvar.org examination in the file kept ery to you of a notice under Immediate Openings! SUPERIOR COURT OF Dated: July 30, 2015 by the court. section 9052 of the California FERAL CAT FOUNDATION LIVERMORE, A CLASSIFIED AD CALIFORNIA, /s/: Winifred Y. Smith Probate Code. Other Cali- Cat & kitten adoptions now PLEASANTON & DUBLIN COUNTY OF ALAMEDA Judge of the Superior Court 5. ( X ) The petition requests fornia statutes and legal at the new Livermore Petco School Days Only OR LEGAL NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED authority to administer the authority may affect your on Saturdays from 10:00AM No Nights, Weekends, PERSONS: The Independent estate under the Independent rights as a creditor. You to 2:30PM. We have many Holidays IN THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3842 Administration of Estates Act. may want to consult with adorable, tame kittens that (650) 690-6651 1.Petitioner: Published August 27, Sep- (This authority will allow the an attorney knowledgeable have been tested for FIV & CLASSIFIEDS, Naomi Rohit Shah tember 3, 10, 17, 2015 personal representative to in California law. FELV, altered & vaccinated. TO PLACE filed a petition with this court take many actions without We also have adult cats & CLASSIFIED AD Call (925)243-8000 for a decree changing names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS obtaining court approval. 9.You may examine the file ranch cats for adoption. Call (925)243-8000 as follows: NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 506966 Before taking certain very kept by the court. If you are The following person(s) doing important actions, however, a person interested in the Present Name: the personal representative estate, you may file with the (a)Naomi Rohit Shah business as: Sampson Re- marketing, 3597 1st Street, will be required to give notice court a Request for Special Proposed Name: to interested persons unless Notice (Form DE-154) of e (a)Naomi Nikul Patel #6, Livermore, CA 94551, is hereby registered by the they have waived notice or the filing of an inventory and Present Name: consented to the proposed appraisal of estate assets or (b)Naomi Shah following owner(s): Lewis Benjamin Sampson, action.) The independent ad- of any petition or account as Proposed Name: ministration authority will be provided in Probate Code (b)Naomi Patel 435 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 granted unless an interested section 1250. A Request for This business is conducted person files an objection to Special Notice form is avail- 2.THE COURT ORDERS that the petition and shows good able from the court clerk. all persons interested in this by an Individual The registrant began to trans- cause why the court should matter appear before this not grant the authority. 10. (X) Attorney for Peti- court at the hearing indicated act business using the ficti- tious business name(s) listed tioner: below to show cause, if any, 6.A hearing on the petition RONALD W. HILLBERG - why the petition for change of above on 2/3/2010. Signature of Registrants will be held in this court as ATTORNEY Sally Blaze Karen Crowson name should not be granted. follows: 630 CRANE AVENUE, :s/: Lewis B. 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By Carol Graham that not only raises funds Farm, 320 St. Mary Street; September 22nd marks for the Pleasanton Lions or at Pleasanton's final 1st the last day of summer. Heat Club (PLC) to carry out Wednesday Street Party on will be lifting, kids will be myriad service projects, September 2nd, in booth back in school, leaves will but also offers participants #25. If tickets do not sell be glowing scarlet and gold, a unique opportunity to out, remaining passports will and Christmas will be less explore Pleasanton's vibrant be available for purchase than 100 days away. downtown while allowing from the above businesses As the day slips into eve- businesses the chance to prior to the event's start on ning, 500 participants will showcase signature dishes September 22nd. fan out along Pleasanton's and services. "We are extraordinarily Main Street to enjoy the "It's a very relaxed and grateful for the support and Pleasanton Lions Club's casual way to spend an eve- generosity of the participat- 4th annual Restaurant & ning," said PLC Treasurer ing businesses who make Shoppe Walk. For three Tom Davis. "It's not the this fundraiser possible," hours, from 6 to 9 p.m., usual wine stroll or beer said Grimes. "Without their they can visit more than 20 crawl; the whole family willingness to donate their downtown restaurants and can enjoy this event. It's an labor and food we would not businesses to sample deli- inexpensive way to discover be able to host this event." cious fare. downtown Pleasanton while For the young boy who They may savor Caprese having wonderful food and dreamed of attending a camp salad bites and homemade drink." that seemed so far out of focaccia at Forno Vecchio, With the purchase of a reach, the community's co- fruit-kabob bouquets at No- $25 ticket (about a dollar a operative efforts will never land's Cake Shop, Concan- stop), participants receive a Pictured are scenes from last year's event. In the top photo, shown with their passports be forgotten. non wine at Savvy Seconds, passport listing participat- "He was thrilled we do- are Mitch Grimes, Lori Plummer and Clem Plummer. Photos - Pam Grimes smoked salmon at Nonni's ing businesses and goodies nated funds to help him go to Bistro, roasted corn and offered. Planning a route is camp, and after he returned, chorizo salad at Cocina part of the fun, with guests he followed up with a nice Mexico, gourmet cupcakes starting out from any point twilight as the light changed, work with the Lions In Sight "Tickets are on sale now," letter telling us about his ex- at Milfleur, spinach and they like. and it just felt very good to vision programs, Fishing said Grimes. "We have a periences," said Grimes. "It cheese raviolis at Fontina "My favorite stop last be out with family." Derby for Special Kids, Tri- limit of 500 tickets, and last warms your heart to know Ristorante, or a frosty cone year was Café Main with This year, PLC celebrates Valley Haven, Lions Center year we sold 456." you bring others such joy." at Meadowlark Dairy. their samples of pizza. We've its 85th anniversary of ser- for the Blind, backpack and Tickets are to be pur- For more information, Or they just might try since returned for lunch," vice to the community, mak- school-supply donations, chased in advance at: Co- visit www.pleasantonlion- them all. said Clem Plummer. "Main ing it the oldest service club and financial assistance to merica Bank, 600 Main sclub.org. The Restaurant & Shop- Street is attractive and invit- in Pleasanton. Funds raised non-profit organizations and Street; Renee Huber State pe Walk has become a fa- ing, and the arch adds char- at the Restaurant & Shoppe individuals alike. vorite end-of-summer event acter. I enjoyed the area at Walk will support the club's "In March, a local 10-year-old boy contacted us to help raise funds so he could attend Colorado's As- pen Camp for the deaf," said PLC Secretary Pam Grimes. "He really wanted to go but it was very expensive. He came to our club with his mother and a sign language interpreter, and gave a power point presentation about Aspen Camp. We were im- pressed with his charm and self-confidence, and were thrilled to help him." In its first three years, the Restaurant & Shoppe Walk has raised about $35,000. The club also teams with lo- cal organizations like Pleas- anton Military Families, Scout troops, and Amador Valley High School sports to help sell tickets. For each passport sold, they retain $8 to benefit their organization.

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New Art Exhibits Opening in the Tri-Valley, see page 2

Carol Faber-Peake work Sea Goddess can be found at the Livermore Art Association Gallery

SPENCER DAY Spencer Day Coming to the Firehouse San Francisco favorite son and #1 Billboard Recording Day has been a perennial favorite in the San Francisco Artist Spencer Day plays the Firehouse Arts Center on Bay Area for over a decade, and is widely regarded for Saturday, September 12, at 8:00 p.m. his original songs that blend compelling melodies, smart This will be the first concert in the Tri-Valley for Day, lyrics and lush arrangements. His most recent album, who frequently plays Feinstein’s at the Nikko to sold-out “Daybreak," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Chart. audiences. “It’s a lovely coup for us, to be able to bring In “The Look of Love,” Day celebrates American Spencer ‘across the bridge’ to the intimate Firehouse Arts Songbook classics, re-imagining in his honey baritone Absolutely Abstract features works by Linda Jeffery Center for all his fans,” notes Firehouse publicist Jane Sailors, including "Veggie Pile" Onojafe. (continued on page 3) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Two Artists Featured at Downtown Art Studios

Jonathon Miller and Joanna Crawshaw will display their work together at the Bothwell's Down- town Art Studios. This two-person show is titled "Light and Layers." An art- ist reception will take place "Veggie Pile" on Thursday, September 10 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Abstract Show 62 South L Street in Liver- at the Library more, which coincides with the studios' monthly Artists The annual Absolutely at Work Night. Abstract Art Show will be Jonathon will be exhibited at the Livermore displaying a photography Library Gallery Hall from retrospective, including September 1st through September 30th. some of his recent work Jonathon Miller "Chabot" (lower right) and Joanna This show is unique with cyanotypes. He deals Crawshaw "Abandon" will be on display. since it is the only show primarily in an indus- dedicated to abstract art in trial theme, but he'll also the Tri-Valley area. Local surprise viewers with some Additional Bothwell featured artists include great portraiture. Downtown Artists will Lynda Briggs and Louise Joanna will be showing be on site for the studios' Gray, both known for their a selection of her abstract monthly Artists at Work large abstracts and Linda paintings. Her focus is on Night. Chat with them Jeffery Sailors for her color, mood and memories. about their current work, watercolors on Yupo paper. see them in action, and sup- Sandra Berkson and Jan She might even throw in Loomis are noted for their a few pinup works just for port them by purchasing colorful paintings. Other fun. unique local art. artists include John Trim- ingham, Lynne Shephard and Lenore Kreit. In all, 27 art works by 14 artists will be on view and are for sale. New Artist Displays Work at LAA Gallery The Livermore Li- brary is located at 1188 Livermore Art As- received her certification in So. Livermore Avenue, sociation Gallery (LAA) Faces of Your Soul Mask Livermore. The hours are Monday-Thursday 10-9; welcomes their new artist Making through Kaleo Ch- Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-5; Sun. Carol Faber-Peake. Paint- ing and Elise Ching at John noon-6. "Beauty of Light" by Lenore Kreit ing, sculpting, mask mak- F. Kennedy University. ing, writing, collage art- June 2013, she received her works, and storytelling arts Masters of Transformative California Dreaming' - Water Opens Sept. 2 are her creative mediums. Arts from John F. Kennedy As life continues to evolve, University. The Bothwell Arts Center and Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center present Rain her intention through the On display at the LAA Dance, an art exhibition at the Bankhead Theater. This exhibit features six artists’ inter- creative art process, is to Gallery are two of her pretation of everyone’s favorite California Dreamin’: water. empower people to use art mixed media masks, Sea The art works range from abstract to representational and are executed in a variety not only as a healing tool Goddess and Dragonfly of media. The artists featured are Jason Conn, Danielle Eubanks, Kerry McGehee, Linda but to discover their inner Maiden, as well as a col- Ryan, Julie Hayward Trout, and Bernard Weston. consciousness. Carol Faber-Peake Sea lection of her paintings, The exhibit opens September 2 and is on display through November 2, 2015. The After obtaining her and color reprints of her Bankhead Theater lobby will be open to the public starting onSeptember 5 on Tuesdays Goddess through Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Associate in Arts at Las original works. The Artists’ Reception will be held on Sunday, September 20 from 1–3 pm. It is free Positas College in Liver- The LAA Gallery is and open to the public. more, she attended Cal pilot four hour workshop at located at 2155 Third Street Native American dancers from the Indian Education program at the American Indian State University East Bay John F. Kennedy Univer- in Livermore. Hours are Center will perform pow wow dancing at the reception. This visual feast for the eyes in Hayward and graduated sity in Berkeley, California 11:30 to 4:00 Wednesday art and dance creates an atmosphere of cool water and a celebration of dance and song in Cum Laude with a Bach- on honoring transitions and through Sunday. Admission pleasing, natural acoustic beats. elors of Fine Arts. Carol reminiscent work in No- is free. The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in Livermore, CA. Call 925. designed and facilitated a vember, 2011. In 2012, she 447-ARTS for more information about Rain Dance. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 3 Men of Worth Performing Tunes and Songs in Concert

Irish Scottish folk music duo Men of Worth will per- Avenue. There is no charge for this event. play a handful of instruments, among them mandolin, form at 2pm on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Liver- Men of Worth’s tunes and songs are so authentic, so guitar, mandocello, banjo, concertina and bodhran (a more Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore closely connected to their heritage, that Scotsman Donnie handheld drum). They have played concerts across the Macdonald sings some in his native Gaelic; while Irish- US, from Alaska to Texas. They also take guided tours to man James Keigher includes time-polished pieces saved their own musical roots: leading folk fans to the western from the oral traditions of his native County Mayo. isles of Scotland and to Ireland’s heartland to hear the real "Our music has its history in the crofting life of my music of the isles. Hebridean homeland and James’ western Ireland. It was a The Friends of the Livermore Library have underwrit- part of the fabric of everyday life and it came to America ten this program as part of the Friends Authors and Arts with the immigrants a century ago," explained Macdon- Series. For additional events, check the library’s website ald. "Now, we’re playing it again, to audiences for whom at www.livermorelibrary.net. it could only be a generational memory". "For us, the irony is we were brought up in Scotland and Ireland, and as boys we listened most eagerly to the music of America and not especially to the music of our own areas. On our radios, we heard Hank Williams Sr. and Jim Reeves. We wanted to see the Arkansas River, not Loch Lomond, and Reeves’ hometown of Carthage, in east Texas, had more romance for me than did the Isle of Lewis." Keigher admitted, "Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and The Crosby, Stills and Nash influenced me greatly. Keigher, Ray Charles who as a teen was already performing his own songs in the Irish pubs where he learned his wit and humor. "But Project now I have returned to my own musical bloodlines, too," Sat SEP 5 8pm he added. The pair could not escape the emotion and tradition of ng Arts Cente rmi r their homeland song heritage. "We could not grow away rfo Pe ey all from those sounds," said Macdonald, "so we have pre- ore V Saturday Liverm TH served them as accurately and authentically as we can, in September 12 2015 our performances. We entertain people with the real music 5:30PM of our regions; we have an ancient yet fresh musical story Wente Vineyards to tell." Lobster Vineyard Lawn Sometimes that music comes from prosaic sources – clambake Keigher wrote one song after overhearing two old ladies gossiping about him in a village market – and sometimes National Circus from traditional music passed down the generations. Sev- & Acrobats of the eral of Macdonald’s songs come from his mother’s own People’s Republic Men of Worth bring Irish Scottish music to the Livermore poetry and from Hebridean crofters’ airs. of China Library The musicians, who met in California in 1985, each Sun SEP 13 2pm

The 40th Annual SPENCER DAY San Francisco (continued from front page) Comedy Competition all the favorite standards, shows): “Spencer Day, in his abilities. He has Reserved seating tickets including "Groovin," "A one of the finest lyricists the keen knack of writing for “The Look of Love” are Fri SEP 25 8pm World Without Love,” and of his generation, brought complete musical vignettes $17.00 - $27.00, and can be of course “The Look of his most accomplished about people, places and purchased online at www. Love.” The show infuses show to the first of two events. Mixing influences firehousearts.org, by calling elements of cabaret, story- sold-out evenings… I’ve from Gershwin, Bernstein, 925-931-4848, and in per- telling, and humor, with a been covering Day since Porter and the contem- son at the Box Office, 4444 contemporary upbeat twist his career began and, at the porary songwriters like Railroad Avenue, Pleas- that has become his signa- tender young age of 36, (Rufus) Wainwright, (Billy) anton. Box Office hours Blue Sky Riders ture sound. he’s reaching a peak that he Joel and (Paul) Simon, Day are Wednesday - Friday Fri SEP 18 8pm According to Cabaret can reasonably sustain for has come up with a highly 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. and Scene reviewer Steve decades to come. Yes, he’s idiosyncratic style that Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-4:00 Murray (reviewing Day’s that talented, unique and puts him at the forefront of p.m., and two hours prior to 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org most recent Feinstein now absolutely confident modern musicians.” performances. 2400 First Street, Livermore

call 1.888.289.0867 click bankheadtheater.org come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Variety of Musical Styles Can Be Found at the Highland Games

One of the favorite events at the annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, held at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton, are the stages that provide continuous enter- tainment. The weekend of September 5 and 6 presents cornucopia of styles emitted from the six stages, ranging from traditional Scottish/Celtic balladeers to high-voltage Celtic rock, plus the unusual tribal rock. The three main stages host 45-minute sets beginning on-the-hour with two performing groups. A fourth stages amplifies continuous Scottish traditional balladeers, and the two Celtic Heritage stages transmit a variety of Celtic music including the Fiddlers Rally with famed fiddler Alasdair Fraser, the Celtic Harpers presented by Verlene Schermer, plus the Gelic renderings of Kelsey Fitch and solo ballads from Michael Mullen and John Kelly. This, and Scottish Country Dancing make up the profile of the popular Celtic Heritage area. Brother (left) and the Browne Sisters with George Cavanaugh to perform. Argyle Stage-1: Tempest and Molly’s Revenge. Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally- shared stages with Joe Walsh, John Entwhistle, Linkin ally at music venue/festivals for more than thirty years. renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock fusing Irish Park, and Alicia Keys and are the only independent band Born in Johnstone, Scotland (one mile from the great reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other to have played the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Braveheart, William Wallace in Elderslie), a son of the world music elements. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse great O’Neills of Tyrone and the Byrne (Burns) families, founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist, of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes, and he is a pure Scottish tenor who passionately sings from Lief Sorbye, is recognized as a driving force in the mod- tribal percussion, BROTHER is wholly original. The the heart of the Celtic music canon. ern folk-rock movement. band’s powerhouse live performances are an energetic Gunpowder Rebellion is comprised of the Caledo- With the retirement of founding member Pete celebration, captivating and engaging the audience from nians’ own Michael Mullen, Past Chief Kristan Robbie Haworth, Molly’s Revenge became a dynamic Celtic trio the first song to the last. Anderson, Derek Ritchie, and their “Little Sista” from featuring David Brewer (pipes, whistles, bodhran), John Glenfinnan Stage-4: Peter Daldry, Neil O’Neill & the Macintosh Pipe Band, Gail Muldrow. The band name Weed (fiddle), and Stuart Mason (guitar, mandola). The Gunpowder Rebellion: stems from the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot, in which performances with the new lineup have been marked by Peter Daldry is a Celtic singer/songwriter originally Fawkes and his companions conspired to discharge a full houses and standing ovations. from the town of Clydebank, Scotland. Peter has been a stockpile of gunpowder stored in an undercroft beneath Edinburgh Stage-2: The Browne Sisters with George resident in California now for nineteen years and has been the House of Lords on 5 November 1605. Guy Fawkes Cavanaugh and Steve McDonald. performing at Pleasanton since 2005. Day is celebrated on that anniversary every year in Brit- The Browne Sisters & George Cavanaugh have been Celtic Troubador, Actor, Seannachie, Educator. Neil ain with fireworks and bonfires, and his mask has become performing at festivals and concert halls across the United O’Neill has been performing music in concert and glob- a symbol for “Liberty v. Tyranny” for over 400 years.. States for over 20 years. Their sets always include several rousing numbers and a few traditional and not so traditional ballads, and always a Gaelic song or two. They Madama Butterfly Preview Offered in Free Opera Program are known for making any song their own, while still keeping true to the original work. Livermore Valley Opera will showcase talented opera Plette, a returning star to the stage for LVO, as the inno- Sisters Diane, Pamela and Laura bring powerful lead singers who will appear in the upcoming production of cent Cio-Cio San. vocals and haunting harmonies to every song, while Puccini’s “ Madama Butterfly” in a free OperaLIVE! “The singers will perform selections from Puccini’s Cousin George’s strong, unaffected vocals and original event in the Tri-Valley. famous opera providing listeners a taste of the wonder- guitar style brings a rich and authentic sound to each The singers will perform on Sunday, September 13, ful talent that they will hear at the Bankhead Theater piece. 2:00 p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. when ‘ Madama Butterfly’ opens on September 26,” adds Over the course of his career, New Zealand’s Steve Livermore Ave. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Schmidt. McDonald has entrenched himself into the hearts of Livermore Library. A question and answer Celtic music fans worldwide. His four albums tell the “OperaLIVE! events are free, public events that pres- period follows immediately story of Clan Donald amid the rich history of Scotland, ent opera to the community so that people who might not after the performance. “We and feature a mixture of Steve’s original compositions otherwise have the opportunity can experience this beau- have presented these popular and some well-loved favorites. tiful music and drama,” says LVO President Jim Schmidt. preview programs in local Strathclyde Stage-3: Albannach and Brother: “We hope that the experience will encourage people to libraries for many years,” Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for “Scottish” or “Scots- seek out other opera and other live performing arts.” says Schmidt. “Audiences man”. That’s exactly what they are. Albannach are all The library performances occur prior to each opera have been thrilled to hear born and bred in Scotland and their purpose in life is to production, and over the years attendance expands. It’s professional opera singers perform up close in these share their intriguing culture, history and heritage with one of many outreach programs LVO offers that include visits by singers to schools in Livermore, Pleasanton, and intimate venues.” you by means of their music. Albannach are not just For more details on the another Scottish ‘Pipes & Drums’ band, indeed they bring Dublin. full production of “ Madama a new and exciting form of music to your living room. The one-hour performance will present the profession- Butterfly” and the library Chances are you’ve seen BROTHER on NBC’s al opera singers who will appear in “ Madama Butterfly” preview programs, please ‘ER’, maybe heard their music on the classic ‘Baraka’ featuring various arias and duets from this well-loved visit www.livermoreval- soundtrack or UPN’s ‘ Twilight Zone.’ The band has opera including Metropolitan Opera singer soprano Marie leyopera.com. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 5

Benefit Concert and Auction Coin Club to Host Annual Show The Livermore Valley from the United States and drawing will be held for a to Raise Funds for PPIE Coin Club will hold its foreign countries. Ancient U.S. silver eagle dollars. 5th annual Fall coin show coins will be offered as Members of the Livermore Indie rock, high-end home in Kailua Kona on Gautreaux, and drummer and sale on Sunday Sept. well. Prices range from a Valley Coin Club will set dining and school sup- the Big Island of Hawaii. Charles McKeag, who has 13, 2015, from 10 am to few cents to hundreds of up numismatic displays, porters will come together Sponsorships and Auc- children attending Pleasan- 4 pm. The show will be dollars. Dealers will make information table and will for a cutting-edge Benefit tion Donations are still be- ton schools. Listen to their held at the Elks Lodge, 940 appraisals and purchase be available to discuss the Concert and Auction at ing accepted until Septem- music here: https://tencar- Larkspur Drive Springtown coins from the public. club’s activities. Limited the Firehouse Arts Center ber 15, 2015. Download train.bandcamp.com/ in Livermore. Admission is free. lunch service will be avail- in Downtown Pleasanton forms at www.ppie.org. Doors open to the gen- More than 30 dealers Wooden “nickels” com- able. For further informa- on Thursday, October 1 The rock show fund- eral public at 6:30 pm and from all over Northern memorating the event tion please call Stephen to benefit the Pleasanton raiser concept isn’t new tickets must be purchased California will offer gold, will be given away while Kramer at (925) 980-9307. Partnerships in Education to PPIE or Ten Car Train. in advance at www.ppie. silver, and base metal coins supplies last. An hourly Foundation (PPIE). The band’s strong ties to org. General admission “We’re really excited Pleasanton inspired them tickets are $40 per per- to host our fall event at to perform a successful son. The event features the Firehouse Arts Cen- fundraiser for the founda- a limited number of VIP ter,” said PPIE Executive tion at Handles Gastropub package tickets available at Director Susan Hayes. in 2014. $100 each, which include “Education is important “Our show for PPIE a pre-concert reception in our community so the last year was an incredible beginning at 6:00 pm chance to hold the event in experience and we wanted backstage with the band, the heart of downtown is a to do it again and make it as well as special balcony great opportunity.” even more special,” said seating upstairs during the The event will feature Pleasanton resident David performance. live music of Bay Area Stark, who sings and plays “Pleasanton is known indie rock band Ten Car bass for the band. as a great place to live, Train, gourmet food pro- Chris Zaballos, a Foot- work and have fun, and vided by Valley Catering, hill High School graduate this diversity of activities and a no-host bar spon- and singer and guitarist for is reflected in our schools” sored by The Cellar Door. the band, agreed, adding, said Hayes, “We hope the Attendees won’t go home “Our music will really energy surrounding our fall empty handed thanks to sound great in an intimate fundraiser takes that diver- the wide variety of auc- setting like the Firehouse.” sity to a new level.” tion items, ranging from In addition to Stark and For more information jewelry, sports activities Zaballos, the band, which about PPIE, log onto www. and catered dinners hosted formed in 2009, is rounded ppie.org or contact mail@ by local restaurateurs to out by guitarist and ppie.org. a 7-night stay in a private Foothill graduate Jacques Ruby Hill Wines Earn High Ratings Two Ruby Hill Win- We strive for excellence in are two wineries on 150 ery estate driven wines growing exceptional fruit, acres of farmed estate have received 90+ ratings as we believe that’s the key vineyard with over 15 by the prestigious, Wine to great wine.” Callahan grape varietals under vine. Enthusiast Magazine. Ruby went on to say, “This is Ruby Hill has become a Hill 2011 Jewel Collec- fantastic news not only boutique label making tion Cabernet Sauvignon for Ruby Hill, but also the award winning Cabernet, received a 92 point score. Livermore Valley wine Chardonnay, Zinfandel, & It is 100% sourced from region as a whole. Petite Sirah among a host fruit grown on the Ruby These 90+ scores and of other blends. Hill Estate Vineyard. reviews will be published In anticipation for Additionally, Ruby Hill by Wine Enthusiast Maga- Harvest 2015 and under 2012 Reserve Chardonnay, zine in the November 2015 the leadership of UC Davis received 90 points from edition. educated Winemaker, Jesse Wine Enthusiast. Over the last decade the Plautz, the wineries com- Ruby Hill Winery Callahan Family has made pleted a brand new produc- owner Mike Callahan great progress in rebuild- tion facility and tank room, commented, “We’re really ing the historic winery and located at sister-winery, proud of these scores as Ruby Hill has re-emerged Rubino Estates, which sits they indicate the high qual- as a winemaking leader on the historic site of the ity of our Estate Vineyards. in the region. Today there original Ruby Hill cellar. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 LARPD Offers Variety of Programs in September

The Livermore Area a nominal fee. Other fee old-fashioned games and advance, with a deadline own bike, helmet and swim Learn more about these Recreation and Park Dis- activities include a petting go on docent-led tours of of Sept. 14. No registration gear. For more informa- and many other LARPD trict has September events zoo, pony rides and a train the historic home. The on the day of the event. tion, contact bpires@larpd. offerings at www.larpd.org. that promise big fun. ride. All the fun happens event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants provide their org or 925-373-5749. One of the District’s at the Robert Livermore Sunday, Sept. 13, with most popular and long- Community Center, 4444 Ranger “Apple” Amy do- running events returns on East Ave., Livermore. For ing a special apple tasting Saturday, Sept. 12 – Chil- more information, call 925- and apple history talk at dren’s Fair. From 10 a.m. 373-5700. 2 p.m. Ravenswood is lo- to 4 p.m., families get Volunteer positions cated at 2647 Arroyo Road, are still available for this Livermore. $3 donation per free admission to a wide person is appreciated. For variety of activities. Kids year’s Children’s Fair – adults and youth ages 13 more information, call the can partake in make-and- LARPD Ranger Office at take crafts while adults and older are invited to join in the merriment of this 925-960-2400. learn about the resources event. Various shift times Kids ages 5 to 14 are available throughout the and volunteer jobs are invited to sign up for the community. Entertainment open. Call the Volunteer Youth Triathlon to be held includes performances by Coordinator at 925-373- on Sunday, Sept. 20. Divid- local groups as well as 5765 to sign up. ed by age group, partici- a Livermore Police K-9 Taste the bounty of pants will swim, bike and demonstration. Car seat summer’s end with the run their way around the checks are available from annual Applefest. at Ra- Robert Livermore Commu- the Livermore Police from venswood Historic Site. nity Center. This triathlon 10 a.m. to noon. Youth can Explore the apple orchard is just for fun and fitness learn about fire safety from and taste antique apple – time and placing will not the Livermore-Pleasanton varieties not found in be kept. The Youth Triath- Fire Department Safety stores. Those in attendance lon gives children a chance Trailer and fire truck. New can help pick apples, make to build confidence while jump houses will be of- and drink cider, find out trying something new and fered in the air-conditioned what an “apple slinky” healthy. Registration is $25 and must be done in gymnasium this year, for is, get faces painted, play Photos shown were taken at last year;s Children's Fair. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 7 LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Photos - Alan Frank

Gary and Nancy Harrington

An Evening with the LASYO Gören Berg & Kathy Boster Music Directors Harringtons to talk about Public Art in Pleasanton. Museum on Main has invited Gary and Nancy Har- rington, benefactors of public art in Pleasanton, to discuss the many artworks in the community on Tuesday, Sep- tember 8. The talk begins at 7 p.m. These works include “Poppies” at the Veteran’s Me- morial Building, “Girl Reading” in front of the Pleas- anton Public Library, and the already popular “Pioneer Founders,” a large scale mural installed on Main Street in 2014. The Harringtons will share the stories behind many public art pieces around the city and the artists, in- cluding those in the Harrington Art Partnership, a 10-year public art acquisition and installation program. Please note the change in location. For this event only, we will be at the Amador High School Theater. It is general seating at the AHS theater, 1125 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $7 Seniors (65+)/Students (with valid ID), $5 Members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.museumon- main.org, at Museum on Main during regular operating hours or by phoning the museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone and online will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the Amador The- ater on the evening of the event. Tickets may be avail- able at the event subject to availability. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Concertmaster Ethan Ha and Harpist Shannon Zheng were soloists in Carl Stix, 1896 work, "Legend." This was a For more information on the Ed Kinney Speakers premier of a new transcription published by Dominique Piana of Livermore. Ethan just graduated from Livermore Series visit www.museumonmain.org or phone Museum Hhigh School and is entering UC Berkeley this fall. Shannon is entering the tenth grade at San Ramon Valley High on Main at (925) 462-2766. School.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS MEETINGS/CLASSES instruction on site techniques, three Sun., Sept. 6, noon to 6 p.m. Over includes his trademark storytelling and Desire. Other events are planned. Free Livermore Art Association Gallery, Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton dimensional development, and compo- 40 wineries featuring wine tasting, humor. Hits include “Groovin,” “A World previews of the 16th Annual Eugene located in the Carnegie Building, offers Art League, meeting 6 p.m. Sept. 14 sition. Starts Wed., Sept 16th 12:30-3 entertainment, and arts and crafts. Without Love,” and of course “The Look O’Neill Festival will be hosted at three art classes, unusual gifts, painting at Charles R Winery, 8195 Crane Ridge PM for 5 weeks or Thurs., Sept 17th Presented by the Livermore Valley of Love,” plus many more. Saturday, area libraries in August: Thursday, rentals, art exhibits and information Rd., Livermore. Annual potluch and 12:30-3 PM for 5 weeks. Maryann Winegrowers Association. Tickets and September 12, at 8:00 p.m. Reserved August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Danville pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third social. RSVP by Sept. 8 to Carol Eicher, has a certificate in nature illustration information at www.lvwine.org seating tickets are $17.00 - $27.00; Library, 400 Front Street;Thursday, St., Livermore. The gallery has been [email protected]. from the Tucson Desert Museum, Art Wood Family Vineyards, Sept. 6 and available at www.firehousearts. August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lafayette open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Artists at Work, a new monthly event, Institute. Sign up at Way Up Art and 7, Double Barrel Food at the winery org, 925-931-4848, or at the center Library & Learning Center, 3491 Mt. by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. the second Thursday of each month Frame 1912 2nd St Livermore 925- on Sunday, September 6th, noon to Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Diablo Blvd.; and Saturday, August 22 11:30-4 p.m. For information call features a new artist and artists at 443-3388 4:30pm. 33rd Annual Livermore Valley Pleasanton. at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library, 449-9927. work at the Livermore Downtown Art Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond Harvest Wine Celebration and on Mon- Blue Sky Riders. Grammy winning legend 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Tickets for Art on the Green, Bankhead Plaza Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. - Classes are for beginners and day, September 7th, noon to 4:30pm. Kenny Loggins, Songwriter of the Year Desire Under the Elms and A Streetcar Green, 2400 First St., Livermore, third Show and Tell, Artists are invited to intermediate students. Classes start Labor Day Festival at Wood Family Gary Burr, and Georgia Middleman, Named Desire and for other Festival Saturday of the month June-Septem- a monthly function at the Bothwell Mon., ​Sept 14th 9: ​30 to noon for five Vineyards. 7702 Cedar Mountain Sept. 18, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, events, are available online through ber. Sponsored by the Bothwell Arts Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th weeks and Tues., ​Sept 15th 6:30 to 9 Road, Livermore. www.woodfamily- 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- the Town of Danville Box Office a www. Center and Livermore Valley Performing Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at PM for five weeks. Instructor Maryann vineyards.com headtheater.org or 373-6800. villagetheatreshows.com, or (925) Arts Center. Event open to all artists the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Kot, Location, Bothwell Art Center 2466 Artisan Spirits & Brand Works Sept 5, Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, 314-3400. General information about displaying artist-only products. All art St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Art 6 & 7 will introduce distilled spirits: September 19, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at the Eugene O’Neill Foundation is avail- must be family acceptable. $20 fee, unfinished work to show and if desired, and Frame 925-443-3388 Vodka, Raspberry Brandy, two Gins, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 able at www.eugeneoneill.org, or by information contact Anne Giancola at receive a critique from the group. and Orange Spiced Brandy for tasting East Avenue, Livermore. Annual piano calling (925) 820-1818. agiancola@livermoreperformingarts. Refreshments are brought by some of WINE & SPIRITS and sales. Enjoy arts and crafts, live recital co-sponsored by the Alameda The Ray Charles Project, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. org to RSVP. the artists, and a donation of $5.00 The Chef & The Winemaker - A music and food trucks. 5963 Graham County East Branch of the Music Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Artists at Work Nights, Bothwell Down- is desired although not mandatory. Celebration of the Bay Area’s Most Court, Suite D, Livermore, (925) 371- Teachers’ Association of California Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org town Art Studios, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10: Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller Acclaimed Women Chefs, Wente Vine- 8606, www.artisanspiritsbrandyworks. (MTAC) and Asbury. San Ramon resi- or 373-6800. Joanna Cranshaw and Jonathon Miller; at [email protected], or Linda yards Restaurant. Dinners, 6 to 9 p.m. com dent Misha Galant, MTAC Young Artist Firehouse Arts Center 5th Anniversary Nov. 12: artists at work night. 62 South Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Tanya Holland, Executive Chef/Owner Labor Day Weekend at Eckert Estate Guild member and Livermore-Amador Celebration! Saturday, September 5, L Street, Livermore. www.bothwel- ingarts.org of Brown Sugar Kitchen, TV personality, Winery. Sept 5,6 & 7. noon to 5pm. Symphony performer will present 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eden Taiko lartscenter.org. ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and cookbook author, 2013 California New releases: 2014 Chardonnay, 2014 timeless music masterpieces by J. S. Drummers kick-off the festivities at Inside and Out: Plein Air and Studio share work with Professional Artists Chef of the Year, Sept. 10; Joanne Viognier, 2010 Carignane, and 2010 Bach, William Bolcom, Franz Liszt and 11:00 a.m. on the South Patio. Lots Works. Announcing the newest instal- in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Weir, James Beard Award Winner, TV Montepulciano. Bottle Your Own Wine Sergei Rachmaninoff. The community of fun, free activities, including “Made lation at the Harrington Gallery at the marketing your work. ACC members Personality, cookbook author, Chef/ will take place the entire Labor Day is invited to attend. No charge for ad- to Order Fairy Tales,” the folk music Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. currently working on exhibiting theme Partner of Copita, Nov. 12. 5050 Arroyo weekend. live music from Marilyn’s mission; refreshments served. Further band Extended Roots, face-painting, Featuring recent works by seven Bay works, under the Inspiration of "The Road, Livermore; event information Ghost and food will be offered by information: 925 443-2514 accoll@ preview mini-performances of “Tales of Area artists who paint together for Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen 925.456.2424; dinner reservations at Licensed 2 Grill food truck. Arts and comcast.net Olympus Jr,” mariachi, arts demonstra- inspiration and challenge. The pieces Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday 925.456.2450 or wentevineyards.com/ craft vendors. 5963 Graham Court, House Rent Party with Rick Estrin tions, kids art projects, improv shows, are begun out of doors and completed mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- restaurant Suite D Livermore, 371-8606, www. and The Nightcats, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. and of course free cake, ice cream, and in studio. Open to the public through [email protected] McGrail Vineyards and Winery special eckertestate.com Bothwell Arts Center, tickets www. balloons! Box office will be open, all September 12. Regular gallery hours: Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday events: Tapas, Tasting, and Tunes​ bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Season 6 tickets on sale. The Firehouse Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring every other Friday - July 3-Sept. 11, MUSIC/CONCERTS Concert featuring Heidi Moss, soprano Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.- their own materials and easels. Open 6 to 9 p.m. wines and a delicious The Front Porch Music Festival, Sat., and Kurt Erickson, piano, Sun., Oc- Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Free 3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at the to all artists. Professional artist models mixture of sweet, savory, and a bit of Sept. 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wente tober 4, 4 p.m. at St. Clare's Episcopal parking lot entrance is on Spring Street. Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, (nude). No instructor. Students under spicy flavors from the acclaimed chef, Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Church, Pleasanton. Moss teams up Schedule and more info at www. 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations 18 need written parental permission to Eduardo Posada, of Posada Restaurant Room, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. with Lieder Alive! resident composer firehousearts.org, and in person at the always appreciated. attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell and Catering. www.mcgrailvineyards. Features nationally acclaimed artists Kurt Erickson to present a concert of Firehouse Box Office: 4444 Railroad "Paramnesia," Photo Series by Naomi Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. com from around the country. Sip world new and familiar works in the German Avenue, Pleasanton, or 925-931- Vanderkindren, August 28 – Sep- Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Discover The Garden at Wente class wines from Wente Vineyards lieder and art song tradition. Works 4848. Hours: Wednesday - Friday tember 28, 2015, using 19th century able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Vineyards, exclusive tour of The and The Winemakers Studio. Purchase by Schubert, Strauss, Wolf, and also 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Saturdays photographic techniques, to create a for more info about the workshop, Restaurant’s ½ acre organic produc- wine from our tasting rooms, beer from specially commissioned pieces by 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 hours prior to unique blend of old and new images. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ tion garden followed by a special two Eight Bridges Brewing and food from composers David Conte, Henry Mol- performances. Louie-Meager Art Gallery, Smith Center earthlink.net. course lunch utilizing ingredients from Ken's Pizza & The Wood Fire Kitchen by licone, Daron Hagen, Erling Wold, and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee at Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd, PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now the garden. Space is very limited. Price Wente Vineyards. Advanced tickets only Kurt Erickson. Festive Reception will Williams, Role Players Ensemble Fremont. M/W 11a.m.-4p.m., T/Th meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd per guest, per session: $45 public, $35, 12 years old & under $10. Tickets follow. Freewill offering. Childcare pro- production, Sept. 4-19. Tickets and 10am-3pm, and by appointment. Free Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The $39 Club (Plus tax and 18% service at the door will be $45. No outside food vided. 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton Information at www.RolePlayersEn- admission, $4 parking fee. For more Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join charge). All events are 10:30 a.m. or alcohol allowed. 925.456.2305 or www.stclarespleasanton.org/concerts- semble.com. The Village Theatre, 233 information visit www.ohlone.edu/org/ us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- to 1:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Oct. 14. 5050 wentevineyards.com at-st-clares/ Front Street, Danville. artgallery or call 510.659.6176 cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Arroyo Road, Livermore; wentevine- Darlingside in Concert. Opening Night Circus and Acrobats of China, Sept. 13, Absolutely Abstract Art Show, Livermore experiences through poetry. Become a yards.com Season 6 @ Pleasanton’s Firehouse ON THE STAGE 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., from member & share your work - Contact Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, Sept 4th Arts Center. Saturday, September 5, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Sept. 1-30. Only show dedicated to [email protected] for more "Evening in the Vineyards" 6-9pm fea- 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating tickets Nottage, directed by Dawn Monique org or 373-6800. abstract art in the Tri-Valley. No admis- info on Theme Challenges, Membership turing Juke Joint. Wine, non-alcoholic are $20.00-$30.00; available at www. Williams, a biting new comedy about Civic Arts Stage Co Presents Tales of sion charge. & Opportunities. beverages along with Artisan pizza's firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or racial stereotyping in Hollywood. Dou- Olympus Jr., 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sept. Pleasanton Art League Fall Members’ Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last and for dessert chocolate truffles all at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad blas Morrisson Theatre, Aug. 27-Sept. 18-27, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Exhibit, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at are available ( sorry no outside food Avenue, Pleasanton. Show includes 20. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 12, 2 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Sept. 24- Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 or beverages permitted) To purchase songs from their brand-new album and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Douglas firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Oct. 24. Reception and awards Sept. First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- tickets, visit www.laspositasvineyards. “Birds Say,” which drops September Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Information, www.PAL- tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via com. Space is limited. Saturday, Sept 18! Indie, folk, and retro-pop sensibili- St., Hayward. (510) 881-6777; www. COMEDY ART.com or www.firehousearts.org. the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- 5th Saturday Tasting & Picnicking ties; four-part barbershop harmonies; dmtonline.org Retzlaff Vineyards, Comedy Uncorked, Celebrating Our Artists - arts and dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring outdoors under our Heritage Oak Tree. classical strings paired with bluegrass, 16th Annual Eugene O’Neill Festival, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19, 1356 S. Liver- crafts from Present & Past Times, some music to share with the group. Special tasting & buy a bottle and folk, and rock instrumentation. Danville. September 4-22. Presented more Ave, Livermore. 925-447-89341. Sat., Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kot- Ukuleles are available for purchase. stay for a picnic. $10 for Reserve Spencer Day: “The Look of Love” in by the Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Go to www.comedyuncorked.com for tinger Place and Pleasanton Garadens, Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. Flight offered 1130am-3pm, for more Concert. San Francisco favorite son Tao House, in partnership with the updates. 240 and 251 Kottinger Dr., Pleasanton. New Drawing Class- "Basic Drawing: information please email curt@ and #1 Billboard Recording Artist National Park Service and Role Players The 40th Annual San Francisco Open house art fair to view works by Focus on Nature" This class is for laspositasvineyards.com. Monday, Sept and songwriter Spencer Day comes to Ensemble. Events take place at the Comedy Competition, Sept. 25, 8 talented gorup of seniors. Information beginners and the artist who want to 7th at Las Positas Vineyards celebrate the Firehouse Arts Center for the first Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., email [email protected]. improve drawing techniques. Classes Labor Day at the vineyards. Tasting time! Celebrating the classics with his in Danville or in locations in downtown Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org start with the basics and quickly Room will be open 1130am-430pm. distinctive, upbeat twist and honey Danville. Shows will include Desire or 373-6800. focuses on nature drawing. Included- 34th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration, baritone vocals. Cabaret styled show Under the Elms and A Streetcar Named THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 9

AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Games presented by the Caledonian information or tickets, contact one of info: 925-872-7552 . Tickets may grounds in Pleasanton. The promoters 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilts hung from tree Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre auditions Club of San Francisco, Labor Day the co-chairs Lisa Williams at lisawil- also be purchased from the following of the event are Rusty Barn Promotion to tree; several classes, lectures and for: The Pirates of Penzance, fresh Weekend September 5-6, 2015 at the [email protected] or Leslie Haas at downtown Pleasanton businesses: Group. The Festival features every a garden tour are part of the event. take on comic opera by Gilbert & Sul- Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleas- [email protected]. Tickets may also be Renee Huber State Farm amd Comerica brand of sewing, quilting and embroi- Featured artist Freddy Moran; guest livan. September 19th and September anton. Includes Irish dancing, Highland ordered at the Paws in Need website, Bank, www.pleasantonlionsclub.org dery machines from very best sewing, artist Sally Collins. Alden Lane Nursery, 20th at 10:00am---- Callbacks (by dancing, piping and drumming, sports, www.paws-in-need.org. Proceeds benefit projects and charities quilting, needle-art, knitting, rubber 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Information invitation only) September 27th at music, etc. www.caledonian.org/ Pleasanton Lions Club 4th Annual supported by the Pleasanton Lions. stamping, embossing, scrapbook- about activities go to www.aldenlane. 6:00pm. 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite The Museum on Main 2015 Ed Kinney "Taste of Pleasanton" Fall Restaurant Livermore Valley Chamber of ing and creative arts vendors. 4501 com or www.inbetweenstitches.com 101, Pleasanton. No appointments Speaker Series An Evening With… & Shoppe Walk Fundraiser. Tuesday, Commerce Annual Wine Country Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton (Young 26th annual Nostalgia Day Car Show, necessary. All Roles open, No AEA The Harringtons & The Pleasanton Art September 22, 2015 from 6pm-9pm. Summer Series, September 24, 11:30 California Building). Parking: $10.00 presented by the Altamont Cruisers, ---- Small stipend available. Please Partnership Tuesday, September 8th, Shop while sampling fabulous foods, a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wente Vineyards, 5050 per car charged by the Fairgrounds. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 27 in prepare 16-32 bars any Gilbert and 7 pm: Gary and Nancy Harrington, desserts and beverages from over Arroyo Road, Livermore, Tickets and Free admission this year only both downtown Livermore. Featuring muscle Sullivan or comparable musicals (no benefactors of public art in Pleasanton, 20 local restaurants and shops while information at Livermore Chamber of to consumers and guilds. Coupons cars, street rods, custom and classic pop or rock style). Please download to discuss the many artworks in the strolling downtown Pleasanton. Tick- Commerce, www.livermorechamber.org widely available locally and at www. cars. Opening ceremonies begin at and bring audition form filled out community. The Harringtons will share ets cost $25.00 (tickets are limited and Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Thursday, quiltcraftsew.com 9:00 a.m. Parade of Champions begins and have all conflicts from October the stories behind many public art must be purchased prior to the event) Friday and Saturday, September 24-26, Quilting in the Garden, Sept. 26 and 27, at 3:30 p.m. www.altamontcruisers.org 25nd –January 31st listed. Also, bring pieces around the city and the artists, Contact Pam Grimes for tickets or more 2015 at the Alameda County Fair- a current head shot and resume. including those in the Harrington Art (https://www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/ Partnership, a 10-year public art the-pirates-of-penzance). Show will acquisition and installation program. run January 16th through January Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Eugene O'Neill Festival Begins Series of Special Events This Week 31st 2016 at The Bankhead Theater in Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets may be Livermore. Contact Producer, Kathleen purchased online at www.museumon- For the 16th Annual O’Neill National Historic sions, an award-winning be held at the Old Barn Breedveld with any questions. KBreed- main.org, at Museum on Main during Eugene O’Neill Festival, Site in the Danville hills. film, tours and talks on at the Eugene O’Neill [email protected] regular operating hours or by phoning beginning September 4, the Some performances themes related to the Festi- National Historic Site on Valley Concert Chorale scheduling the museum at (925) 462-2766. appointments for auditions for singers Lobster Clambake at Wente, Sat., Sept. Eugene O’Neill Founda- in the Old Barn are near val theme of “Desire." Saturday, September 19 at who would like to be a part of the Cho- 12, 5:30 p.m. Wente Vineyards, www. tion, Tao House offers “A sell-out already. Directed A special screening of 2:00 p.m. The panel will rale’s 2015-2016 season. Auditions bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Season of Desire” with a by Eric Fraisher Hayes, the 1951 Academy Award- probe desire as depicted will be held on the following dates: Children’s Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., schedule of events that ex- the cast of Desire Under winning film A Streetcar in cinema, theatre and Mondays, September 14, 21 and 28. Sept. 12 Robert Livermore Community plore the appetites behind the Elms includes Konnor Named Desire is planned literature. Auditions and rehearsals are held at Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. human desires. Heredia as Eban, Gretchen for Thursday, September Biographer and novelist, the First Presbyterian Church of Liver- Entertainment, make it and take it more. The church is located at 2020 booths, food booths, and more. No “The cornerstone of Lee Salter as Abbie, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vil- John Lahr, son of comic Fifth Street. The Chorale is seeking admission charge. Hosted by Livermore the month-long Festival Randy Anger as Ephraim lage Theatre (450 Front Bert Lahr, will discuss his experienced singers with sight-reading Area Recreation and Park District. is production of works by Cabot. Street, Danville), featuring biography of Tennessee skills who enjoy singing exciting and 373-5700. two American masters. There will be post-per- Marlon Brando and Vivien Williams and his new book challenging music. The Chorale per- Applefest 2015, Sept. 13, 1 to 3 p.m. These and other events will formance discussion of the Leigh. “Joyride” at Rakestraw forms a wide variety of music ranging Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo from classical to contemporary, and Rd., Livermore. Tour the orchards and focus on some of the vari- plays following all matinee Eric Frashier Hayes will Books (3 Railroad Avenue, folk to jazz. To schedule an appoint- taste antique apple varietals. Make ous ways humans yearn for performances. (Streetcar: discuss “Eugene O’Neill: Danville) on Sunday, Octo- ment, call (925) 462-4205. Informaion cider, play old-fashioned games. what they do not have, and September 13 and 19; Evolution of an Artist from ber 4 at 3:30 p.m. at www.valleyconcertchorale.org Orchard tour at 1:15 p.m. $2 donation in some cases, covet what Desire Under the Elms on Provincetown to Danville” Details are available Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- requested. 960-2400. they should not have,” says September 20 and 27.) on Saturday, September 12 at www.villagetheatrews- tion's 43rd Competition for Young Livermore Valley Coin Club 5th annual the Foundation’s director Tickets for Desire Un- at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum hows.com, or the O’Neill Musicians, application deadline is Coin Show on Sunday, September 13. Sunday, September 27, 2015. (Ap- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 940 of artistic programs, Eric der the Elms and A Street- if the San Ramon Valley Foundation website, www. plications will be accepted starting on Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Displays, Fraisher Hayes. car Named Desire, and for (205 Railroad Ave, Dan- eugene oneill.org. 9/18.) Open to instrumentalists and bourse and prizes. Limited lunch The O’Neill Festival in other Festival events, are ville). His talk was initially Eugene O’Neill lived at vocalists who reside or attend school in service. Admission is free. Free wooden Danville opens with Ten- available online through presented at the Oregon Tao House in the Danville Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, nickels will be available, as well as nessee Williams’ drama A the Town of Danville Box Shakespeare Festival in hills from 1937-1944, and or San Ramon. Students are eligible free coin appraisals and estimates. Streetcar Named Desire. Office a www.villageth- Ashland in June. it is here that he wrote his through grade 12. If not enrolled in Hourly drawings will be held. high school, the maximum age is 17. Splatter, Sept. 19, Emerald Glen Park, In a production directed eatreshows.com. Seating “The Secrets of most notable plays, includ- All instruments will be considered. Dublin. Arts and culinary marketplace, by veteran George Ma- is limited for events at the O’Neill’s Danville” is ing A Long Days Journey The purpose is to select two young wine tasting, interactive art experi- guire, and produced by Old Barn at the O’Neill the focus of a docent-led into Night, The Iceman Co- musicians who will perform as soloists ences, music by Double Funk Crunch. Role Players Ensemble. National Historic Site. walking tour on Saturday, meth, and A Moon for the with the symphony on February 20, No admission charge. Presented by Streetcar plays for eight In addition to the two September 12 at 4:00 p.m., Misbegotten. 2016. Each winner/soloist will be City of Dublin. www.dublinsplatter.com awarded $500. Applications must be Paws In Need: Paws & Outlaws Bar- performances, September staged productions, the starting from the Museum accompanied by an $8.00 application beque on Saturday, Sept. 19 at The 4-19 at the Village Theatre 16tth Annual Eugene of the San Ramon Valley. fee and a recording for preliminary Olivina, 4555 Arroyo Rd. in Livermore. in downtown Danville. O’Neill Festival has sched- A panel discussion, screening. Additional information at 3 to 6 p.m., live music by Blue House The production will uled several panel discus- “100 Years of Desire” will www.livermoreamadorsymphony.org or Band plus trip tip and pulled pork from feature Festival newcomers TRAVEL contact the competition chairperson at Red Smoke Grill. Funds raised will Melanie DuPuy as Blanch, (925) 447-1947. benefit Paws In Need, which serves the Tri-Valley from Livermore to Danville Rob August as Stanley and BUG MISCELLANEOUS by providing financial assistance Samantha Behr as Stella. Paws in the Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two vital programs--a Spay/ Complementing the Cruise from Sun., Sept. 27, Amador Valley Commu- Neuter program to combat dog and Williams play is Desire San francisco nity Park, Pleasanton. Valley Humane cat overpopulation and the Just Like Under the Elms, Eugene Society a dog walk and animal festival New Fund to care for sick or injured O’Neill’s classic drama of benefiting animal rescue and commu- pets and community animals when (925) 447-4300 nity programs. Walk with or without a the owners are unable to do so due lust, greed and jealousy, In Downtown Livermore dog, form a “dog pack” with family and to financial hardship. There will be a opening September 18 for 2269 Third Street friends. www.valleyhumane.org raffle and prizes during the evening. six performances in the 149th Scottish Highland Gathering & $35 per person and $15 per child. For Old Barn at the Eugene www.travelbuglivermore.com 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 September Religion Chat to Focus on the Afterlife Interfaith Interconnect will present the September Re- (Organizations wishing to run notices partnering at the September 14th mixer fingerprinted. For more information call Assembly Districts of California. John in Bulletin Board, send information to PO with the Good News Bears, a non-profit Sharon - at 925-462-4518, or email to is an elected member of the Republican ligion Chat at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care organization based in Livermore. From [email protected]. Visit www. Party of San Joaquin County, a member Street, Livermore CA on September 9, 2015, from 5:00 to of Bulletin Board or email information 5-7pm at Barone’s Restaurant (475 St. dublin4h.com. of Tracy Republican Women Federated, 6:00 PM. The doors at the church will be open at 4:30 PM to [email protected]. Include John St), GNON will be collecting new Mount Diablo Rose Society: Burl- and member of the Frederick Douglass name of organization, meeting date, teddy bears for the non-profit organiza- ing Leong, the owner of a wonderful mail Foundation of California. Please join and close at 6:30PM so that attendees can visit with each time, place and theme or subject. Phone tion. In addition, attendees will be able order rose nursery in Visalia called Burl- us on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at other before or after the official program if they choose to number and contact person should also to sponsor a bear for as little as $5. A ington Roses, brings her passion for roses Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk do so. This event is free of charge. Everyone is welcome. be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) representative from Good News Bears and rose gardens to talk about her recent Road, Livermore. Social time is 6:30 pm. The topic will be "What is your faith's position on an Paws In Need Paws & Outlaws will be available to answer any questions. work to re-introduce the original varieties Dinner and speaker time is 7 pm. For Barbeque on Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Find out more about GNON, contact GNON to the Hearst Castle garden. Prior to reservations and information, contact afterlife? Olivina, 4555 Arroyo Rd. in Livermore. Founder/Director, Frances Hewitt at (925) establishing her own nursery, Burling Linda Krikorian, 925426-1474 or email Speakers will be Pastor John Bost of Holy Cross Lutheran 3 to 6 p.m., live music by Blue House 487-4748 at [email protected]. All worked with Ralph Moore, who many [email protected], by Church, who will give the Lutheran perspective, and Mar- Band plus trip tip and pulled pork from women are invited to attend this Septem- call the "father of the miniature rose, in Monday, September 7 Red Smoke Grill. Funds raised will ber 14th event. For further information or his nursery in Visalia. The meeting is GNON (Girls Night Out Network- garet Zhao, who will explain the Buddhist way of thinking. benefit Paws In Need, which serves the to RSVP, visit the GNON website at www. Wednesday, September 9 from 7:30 to ing) monthly mixer. This event is open Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the Tri-Valley from Livermore to Danville by gnon.org/monthly-mixer.html . 9:00 pm at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic to everyone…even first time attendees. second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Inter- providing financial assistance for two Italian Catholic Federation Branch Plaza, Dublin. Guests are welcome. Special this month, $10/pp for everyone. vital programs--a Spay/Neuter program 285, a social/philanthropic organiza- Livermore Valley Coin Club 5th an- 5 to 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 14, Barone’s connect's sixteen participating congregations in Livermore to combat dog and cat overpopulation tion, invites those who love all things nual Coin Show on Sunday, September Restaurant. 475 St. John St., Downtown and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement reads, "To and the Just Like New Fund to care for Italian to a potluck and guest speaker 13. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 940 Pleasanton. RSVP and preparyment are enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about sick or injured pets and community evening on Sept. 18th, 2015. Meetings Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Displays, bourse rquired. www.gnon.org/rsvp.html. Ques- animals when the owners are unable to are the third Friday of each month at St. and prizes. Limited lunch service. Admis- tions 925-487-4748 the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley." In do so due to financial hardship. There will Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge sion is free. Free wooden nickels will be Livermore-Amador Genealogical order to accomplish ourthe mission, a variety of events are be a raffle and prizes during the evening. Dr., Pleasanton. The social/cocktail hour available, as well as free coin appraisals Society, meets Mon., Sept. 14. Featured held each year. $35 per person and $15 per child. For begins at 6:00 P.M. with dinner at 7:00 and estimates. Hourly drawings will be speaker Garl Satterthwaite, will talk information or tickets, contact one of the P.M. Please call Judy at 462-2487 for held. aobut DNA and Genealogical Research. To contact the group, e-mail Interfaith.interconnect@ co-chairs Lisa Williams at lisawilliams. more information. Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets on the He will provide insight into DNA Testing, gmail.com or go to www.interfaithinterconnect.weebly.com. [email protected] or Leslie Haas at Leading the Way! Mony Nop third Wednesday of each month at Arroyo which tests are available from each They are also on Facebook. [email protected]. Tickets may also be Foundation Mardi Gras Bash 2015, Seco School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. company and for what price. His talk ordered at the Paws in Need website, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16 at the The first club meeting for this year will will be based on his research and the www.paws-in-need.org. Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., be September 16th at 6:00pm. Those many DNA seminars he has attended Widowed Men and Women of Livermore. $100 per person includes a interested in joining 4-H are invited to in the last eight years, including the Northern CA, Sept. 9, noon Lunch in sit down dinner, raffle prize drawings, attend. Open to anyone 9 to 19 years Jamboree which he attended in June in Beth Emek to Introduce New San Ramon, RSVP by Sept. 7 to Marsha, live and silent auctions, live band and old. For more information call Margaret Southern California. He has volunteered 830-8483. Sept. 12, 1 p.m. friendly dancing. The Mony Nop Foundation is Miller at (925)-447-6980 or email as a library docent in genealogy and has Prayer Book for High Holy Days bridge in Livermore, RSVP by Sept. 5 a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All [email protected] . given genealogy lectures at the Thousand to Harriett, 447-8229. Sept. 13, 1 p.m. donations are tax-deductible to the extent Armchair Travelers, a monthly Oaks Senior Center in Southern California lunch in Dublin, RSVP by Sept. 11 to of the law. MNF recommends that donors program, will take place at the Livermore before he moved to Pleasanton in 2012. Marge, 828-5124. Sept. 16, 1 p.m. lunch consult with a licensed Certified Public Public Library Civic Center on Thurs., His wife is also an avid genealogist and in Fremont, RSVP by Sept. 14 to Ginny, Accountant regarding tax-deductible Sept. 10, 2015 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. DAR member. Since their arrival here he 510-656-5625. Sept. 17, 5 p.m. happy donations. Tax ID# 46-2438663 For Ann Reichert will show photographs of has lectured on Quakers and has been hour in Pleasanton, RSVP by Sept. 15 information or to puchase tickets, go to her trip to Cuba and share stories about a docent at the Pleasanton Library. The to Mary, 705-7337; Sept. 19, 4 p.m. www.monynopfoundation.org her Cuban travel adventures. Adults meeting is at Congregation Beth Emek October Fest House Party, RSVP by Sept. Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Clean-up. are invited to this free program on the in Pleasanton at 7:30 on September 14. 14 to Patti, 371-2612. Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to noon Arroyo second Thursday of each month in the All are welcome. There is no charge. For lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Sept. 22 to Mocho at Robertson Park, Livermore. Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic further information contact the Program Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton is one of the first Gloria, 846-8320. Sept. 27, 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required, call TVC: Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Chairs at [email protected] congregations in the country to adopt Reform Judaism’s brunch in Livermore, RSVP by Sept. 24 to 925-449-8706 or go to www.trivalleycon- Livermore. For additional information 26th Annual Nostalgia Day Car Ruby, 462-9636. Sept. 30, 1 p.m. lunch servancy.org please call 373-5500. Show, Altamont Cruisers Car Club, Sun., inspirational new prayer book for the High Holy Days. The in Fremont, RSVP by Sept. 28 to Vickie, Flea Market, presented by the Questers is an international organi- Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown prayer book is called Mishkan Hanefesh, meaning “sanctu- 510-656-1166. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sat., Sept. 19 zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Livermore. Opening ceremonies begin at ary of the soul.” It will be introduced to the congregation at Caregiving and Private Caregiv- in the parking lot at 527 North Livermore and history who encourage preservation 9:00 a.m. Parade of Champions begins at ing class Sat., Sept. 19 sponsored Ave., Livermore. Space set up form 6 and restoration of historical land- 3:30 p.m. www.altamontcruisers.org Rosh Hashanah services on Sunday, September 13. by Heritage Estates, Kindred, and a.m., close at 4 p.m. Cost $20 for a marks. At chapter meetings, members The 50th reunion of the Livermore “Mishkan Hanefesh changes the way the worshipper Professional Healthcare At Home. Skilled 15'x15' space, $5 for a table rental. Sign learn about antiques, share and view High class of 1965 is coming up soon approaches these High Holy Days,” says Rabbi Laurence home care services help patients recover for a space at the Eagles social room. member’s collections, visit historic sites, Friday, October 2. A number of activities from illness, injury, or surgery in the Vendors welcome. Call Eagles Hall, museums and antiques shops and help are planned for the first weekend in Elis Milder of Congregation Beth Emek. “It has a greater comfort of their own homes. Through 449-6281 or Val Olson at 449-5807 for non-profit organizations with restoration October. A cocktail hour, dinner/dance focus on the spiritual transformation of each worshipper our non-medical services, trained information. and preservation work. Chapter meets and general reminiscing set for Fri., Oct. than previous prayer books.” caregivers assist clients with personal Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets the 4th Tuesday monthly from September 2 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Bella Rosa The last time the Reform movement published a High care, housekeeping, meal preparation, 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 21 at IBEW Hall, 6250 to May. New members are invited to join Center. LHS graduates from the class of companionship, and transportation Village Parkway, Dublin. Democratic the local Amador Chapter. If interested '65 era are invited to attend the party. Holy Day prayer book was in 1978. “Much has changed in assistance. Classes will be held in the Party Region 2 Director Craig Cheslog will call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or Registration form is available at www. the past 30 years,” says Rabbi Milder. “Reform Jews have Assisted Living Activities Room, Saturday, sicuss the recent elections, mailers & e-mail [email protected]. livermorehighclassof1965.blogspot.com. a deeper appreciation for traditional texts, while at the same September 19, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to phone calls, top 2 primaries, unions and The Livermore Amador Valley Detailed information aobut other planned 10:30 a.m. at Heritage Estates, 850 East Democrats, party organization, improving Garden Club will meet on Thursday, activities is also listed on the blog. Send time desiring a more creative spirituality in their worship.” Stanley Blvd. Livermore. Call Heritage club impact on elections & electing more September 10, 2015, 7:00 at Alisal question to livermoreclassof1965@ Congregation Beth Emek is the Tri-Valley’s only syna- Estates to RSVP at 925-373-3636. Democrats. Refreshments School's multipurpose room, 1454 Santa gmail.com. gogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Learn Scottish country dancing Dublin 4-H Club is accepting Rita Road, Pleasanton. Marlene Simon of Celebrating 125 years of in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and registration of new members now. The the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory will Livermore High School: Livermore “We are very excited about the new possibilities that jigs and graceful strathspeys that are the 4-H year starts in September, with the speak on native and Mediterranean bulbs High School & the Livermore High School Mishkan Hanefesh offers our congregation as it enters into traditional social dance of Scotland. Class first meeting on September 14th at 6:30 for our water-wise gardens. Marlene is Alumni Association are beginning to this sacred time of year,” says Rabbi Milder. “The High Holy for new beginners starts September 14th, at the Dublin San Ramon Services District also the Plant Lady on the Good Day Sac- organize interested, committed volunteers Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Liver- office in Dublin. 4-H is usually thought of ramento Show, Channel 12. Visitors are to work/head the various committees to Days are meant to be a time when we examine our lives, more Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, as for kids who raise animals, but Dublin welcome. For more information, call Bev organize & plan celebratory events. The and commit to a more conscious and holy way of living. Livermore. No prior dance experience 4-H offers learning activities such as at 925 485 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. goal is for events to follow through the Our prayers are the guideposts to that personal journey.” required. Call Margaret Ward at (925) Cake Decorating, Rocketry, Robotics, Dog Tri-Valley Republican Women 2016 school year in honor of 125 years 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at (925) Care, Puppetry, Public Speaking, Primary, Federated will host guest speaker, John and not be limited to one day. Interested? Information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ser- 447-1833 for more information. Youth Beginning 4-H, Poultry, Gardening, and Morley, who will discuss the pros and Call: Susan C. 925-447-6071 or Email: vices is available by calling Congregation Beth Emek at 925- class (ages 8 and up): Contact Sheena even Genealogy for kids. Membership is cons of Convention of the States. John Susan: [email protected] or 931-1055, or visiting their website at www.bethemek.org MacQueen (925)447-1833 for info. open to those as young as 5 years old is District Captain for the Convention Cheryl: [email protected]. GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) up to age 19. Leaders are certified and of States Project for the 12th and 13th Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 11

Club. Feed your wonder about the Night chartered veteran’s organization that is and ancestry with a focus on charity and and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly minis- Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the veterans lobby and voice to congress. fellowship. Those interested in helping morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. tries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Ses- Sunday service. All are welcome. the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club The Livermore American Legion Post 47 with “the cause," enjoying social activi- 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; sions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Ongoing classes, groups, and activities. meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, meets the second and fourth Monday of ties, and forming long-lasting friendships, call 449-6820 for more information. Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http://www. 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733. open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- For more info visit us @ http://www. Livermore. Enter the building from the additional information. Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all trivalleystargazers.org/ ramp on the 5th Street side. For more American Legion Post 237, is service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 information go to http://www.calegion. looking for new members, Meetings are 1-888-805-7151. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. the second Tuesday of each month at Seventh-day Adventist Church, hall; 925-449-4848. Center for Spiritual Living costumes give free guided tours beginning [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Livermore Valley - People from all faith at noon, on the second and fourth Sun- or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. Pleasanton. Bring a copy of discharge 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and traditions, cultures, races and sexual days of the month. Each tour includes the Eric's Corner is a free support document DD-214 to a meeting. Mailing school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. orientations welcome. Sunday service 1885 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, group for people who are dealing with a address is Amer. Leg. Post 237, P.O. Box livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs and the beautifully landscaped grounds. diagnosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited 823, Pleasanton, Ca. 94566. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Livermore, offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting For information on the Ravenswood to attend these meetings. Al are invited to 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. Progress League (RPL) or the volunteer attend. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las RELIGION School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, For more information contact revhar- Docent Program, please call the Docent Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. [email protected] or visit us at http:// Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Inter- Cedar Grove Community Church, csllvlighthouse.org. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Thursday of each month. ericscorner.org Contemplative Service in the Chapel cessory prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 group of retired men who join together to Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Senior adult ministries meet every other Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities visitors to come experience a great time the Sanctuary and children’s program month. Call the office at 846-8650 for cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. include golf, bridge, photography, travel, while making a difference in our commu- For more information www.fpcl.us or more information. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd 925-447-2078. Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible Resnick. p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Well Community Outreach Center a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. the first Thursday of each month at the Assistance League® of Amador ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night ministry provides meats, canned and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews new San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Valley invites all visitors to join this adult worship service. AWANA children's there is adult Bible study, youth activities dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies Preschool Program, TVCJ is starting a San Ramon. Please read more about the dedicated group of volunteers, reaching program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child (only available prior to the start of the new preschool program to explore the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. care during all events. 447-1848, www. school year). Those with an immediate Jewish holidays in a secular way. Holiday the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For having fun doing it. Regular meetings are Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. trinitylivermore.org need or who would like to donate non- crafts, activities and food. Apples and information or to attend a meeting, call held on the third Thursday of the month Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- perishable food items, call the office at Honey for the new year. Sunday- Sept.13 Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley service. Information 447-8747 or www. tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups 479-1414. Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 10:30-11:30 at the Ireland Home-19663 NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, uucil.org following the John Main tradition, every and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up Fremery Ct., Castro Valley. $7.00 per & Support Group meets monthly for see our website, www.amadorvalley. Congregation Beth Emek, Center Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, by appointment only. The Outreach Center child. Call 510-888-1404 for information parents/caretakers of children ages assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. will be open every 4th Saturday to distrib- “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) [email protected], or call Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada St. Innocent Orthodox Church, ute bags from Fresh and Easy Market and featured study of Community Bible Study emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets (925) 461-6401. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Sprouts. This will be on a first come first Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A the third Tuesday of the month from Operation: SAM “Supporting All 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 Children’s Program is available for infants 7-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. to 5 years old. Class starts on Sept. 10 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The support organization based in Livermore. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated (831) 278-1916. Lynnewood United Methodist and continues each week on Thursdays group is drop-in and free. Contact person S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, at 9:30-11:30am until May 12, 2014. is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services offers a friendly congregation where all Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr., Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group morale support of deployed troops. For Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. Pleasanton. Contact Sherri at 925-399- for retired men who seek activities to en- information or donations, visit www. 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at on Sundays with Sunday school for youth 5074 or email [email protected] for hance their retirement. Monthly meetings operationsam.org, email operationsam@ First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare more information or to register.” feature lunch and an interesting speaker. comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our at both services. Contact Rev. Heather Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- Men have the opportunity to learn about Depression and Bipolar Support Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. 925-462-4802. Hammer at 846-0221, send an email stone Court, Pleasanton. Worship is at and join activities such as hiking, bridge, Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal to [email protected] or visit our 10 a.m. The worship celebration is called investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's The church and reading room are located Church. 678 Enos Way, Livermore. website at www.lynnewood.org. “Ancient Future” because it is rooted, carving. There is also a neat group of Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., at Third and N Streets. The Reading Summer Sunday services with Rev. Joyce The Church of Jesus Christ of as the early church was, in God’s story, guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Room, which is open to the public, fea- Parry-Moore, Rector: 9:30 am Eucharist Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., which is central to participants’ lives. meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. with music (child care for children 5 and Livermore. 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward The gatherings typically include a mixture at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al For information, call (925) 447-2946. under provided). The two service sched- 9 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. of songs, hymns, Scripture, art, ancient Road (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, Pereira, 462-6415. Sunset Community Church, 2200 ule, Godly Play and Youth Group programs 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, prayers and creeds and a biblically based at 11:30. Any retired man is welcome Bereaved Mother’s Network of Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship will resume on September 8. 1 p.m..; 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown message. Sunday school, child-care and to drop by to learn about opportunities. the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Little Brown Church, United Church ward, 11 a.m. Young single adult ware, separate gatherings for teen-agers are all For more information check our website: each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 1:30 p.m., 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin. offered each Sunday concurrently with the branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal Civic Center Library, Small Conference church provided. A "Night of Worship" a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of worship service. For more information, Cavanaugh at [email protected] Room. The aim of the network is to allow first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: go to www.centerpointechurch.org or call (put “SIR” in the subject line). bereaved mothers to make connections Wednesday night program for all ages at 2580 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa the office at (925) 846-4436. ClutterLess Self Help Support with, share resources, and support other 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Pathway Community Church, 6533 Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 Eckankar, Community HU Chant Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, mothers who have been through the worst Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton is the theme of a non-denominational support group for people with difficulty experience of their lives, losing a child. day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vine- prayer activity Saturday September 5 at discarding unwanted possessions. Clut- [email protected]. Livermore. Information, 447-8840. youth, adult programs. Biblically based yard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 12:00 Noon. The Community HU Chant is tering is a psychological issue, not an Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, practical messages, nondenominational. 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin held once a month each 1st Saturday at organizing issue. New meeting location: to new and established residents of the 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 All are welcome. www.pathwaycom- 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village The Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, Pleas- Parkview,100 Valley Avenue (main Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Parkway. anton. For more information, contact entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, http://eck-ca.org/ Pleasanton. Mondays except some on the second Wednesday of the month, information, call 925-447-1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- Grief workshop, Grieving people holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come or call a Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Asbury United Methodist Church, ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school need time and space to honor their volunteer at 925)289-5356 or 925-922- family activities, and monthly adult 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult grief. Although there is no right or wrong 1467. www.clutterlesseastbay.org socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. the main teachings of the Bible, meets education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High path, there are stepping stones that are American Legion Post 47 in or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Calvary Chapel Livermore, at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High part of each grief journey and we will Livermore is looking for veterans in the DBE Daughters of the British meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert or email [email protected] for school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 explore them in this eight-week series Livermore area who are interested in Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Livermore Community Center, 4444 East more info. p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. of workshops. Join us for eight Thursday performing community service for young Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed nights at 7:30pm starting Septem- people and promoting veterans affairs. a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month calvarylivermore.org. East Avenue, Livermore; worship service worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College ber 17th to November 5th. 2015 at Interested veterans will meet with other at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was United Christian Church, www. 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalley- Ave. (United Christian Church). More St.Elizabeth’s Church, 4001 Stoneridge like-minded veterans for camaraderie founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- church.org. information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time donation and support of veteran’s causes. The (3) organization made up of women of tion offering community and spiritual Bethel Family Christian Center, com or (925) 315-7170. of $15 is requested. Space is limited and American Legion is the largest federally British or British Commonwealth heritage encouragement for questioners, seekers 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Pre-registration is required. Please call Nancy Silva at 925-846-9543 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Valley Montesorri School Board Appoints New Head of School

With the retirement of Roz Hamar on July 1st, Ann Clark was appointed by the Valley Montessori School Board of Trustees in Livermore to become the school’s fourth Head of School. VMS was founded in 1976 by Beth Marshall and subsequently grew under the direction of Mary Ellen Kordas. Currently, with a staff of 70 teachers and Crystal Knoth is pictured with with her children Derrek, administrators, it is the largest not-for-profit, and Emily, and Conner only triple accredited, Montessori school in Califor- JoAnna Stansby of Dublin claimed victory in the nia—American Montessori Society (AMS), California Wager Women’s Knockout event at the Summer North Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the American Bridge Championships (NABCs), one of the 19 Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC). LVEF New Board Member For the past 30 years, Ms. Clark has served Valley championship-level events held in Chicago from Aug. 6 The Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF) to 16. This is Stansby’s ninth NABC title. The NABCs are Montessori School and its students in a wide range of capacities, including: primary and toddler teacher, has announced that Crystal Knoth has joined its Board of held three times a year across the U.S. and Canada to Directors. bring together players of all skill levels, from beginner to Director of Early Childhood Education, Parent Rela- tions, Student Services, as a member of the governing A Livermore resident since 2010, Crystal has been advanced, with opportunities for everyone to play daily extremely active in the parent community at Arroyo Seco Board of Trustees, and since 2010, as Associate Head Elementary School, which her three children attend. She from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 2015 Fall NABCs will be of School. held in Denver, Colo., from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. presently serves as PTA President, following a stint as She established the campus Edible Schoolyard, the PTA Auditor. Crystal also volunteers as a leader of the Harvest Festival, the Environmental Sustainability Moms to Moms and Life Groups programs at Cornerstone Program, and the Journey & Discovery seminars. Church. She worked previously as a health care Product Ms. Clark was raised in Livermore and gradu- Line Manager. ated from Livermore High School. She received her Crystal says, "I'm excited to join LVEF and have an op- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development portunity to share my insights as a parent and PTA activist, from Chico State University, and her Master of Educa- and to help LVEF raise money for Livermore schools." tion degree from the College of Notre Dame. She is For more information about LVEF visit www.lvef.org. credentialed in Montessori Primary Education and Montessori School Administration, has served as a lecturer in Montessori education and administration at DPIE Selects New President the College of New Rochelle, New York, and continues to teach at St. Mary’s College in Moraga. In addition, Edy Coleman (pictured at she has served on the national accreditation team for left)has been selected as the Dub- the American Montessori Society (AMS). lin Partners in Education (DPIE) “I love coming to work each day,” she says. “I’m president for 2015-2016 greeted first by the stunning beauty of our campus, Coleman has been a resident of Dublin since 1977. She and Edna Chance celebrated her 98th birthday at the Zephyr and thereafter by the inspiration of kind and respectful her husband, Richard have been Bar & Grill in Livermore. Her birthday week started with a teachers, and the infectious, intellectual curiosity of our dinner with her children Tom Chance and Janet Buckley, married for 53 years. All five of self-confident and eager students. their children are graduates of their spouses and the children of her siblings who live “It is such an honor to be a part of inspiring this Dublin High School. in Livermore. Edna she is now the survivor of a family kind of success in our students,” Ms. Clark says. “The She is a retired Community of 5 that came to Livermore in 1928. Edna, mother and future for these children burns intensely bright. And Services Director for the Ameri- siblings followed their father to California from Colorado. in the short time we have to kindle a life-long love of can Cancer Society. Currently she Their father worked on a crew on the Hetch Hetchy Dam learning, I make it a point to pause each day, to share is a member of Dublin Histori- construction. All of her sisters and later husbands, as their love, to listen and laugh. They are such a gift to cal Preservation Association and well as her brother became involved in the business us all.” Docent for the Dublin Heritage life of a growing community. Edna is the matriarch of Parks and Museums. Treasurer a family of 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and of Ct St Raymond of the Catholic many nieces and nephews. Daughters of the Americas.