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Flight to Desi Freedom Comedy Fest Zucchini Festival Page 39 Page 32 Page 11 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com August 15, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 33 BY MAURICIO SEGURA sometimes moves between the country. The birds are happily the animals all lie down and go much noise as possible. Banging Earth and sun. When this chirping in the trees, the cows, back to sleep, day has turned to on drums and pipes was believed Thousands of years ago, a happens, the moon blocks goats, and chickens are running night in a matter of minutes. to scare away the dragon that solar eclipse was not the amazing the light of the sun from around enjoying their breakfast, Everything is dark, the stars swallowed the sun and cause it astronomical event it is today. reaching Earth in a thin direct while a refreshing breeze gently are shining, the sun is still out, to vomit it back out. It worked It was considered an omen, a line through a specific section blows through the grasslands. but now it looks like it’s been every time. punishment from the sun gods. of the planet. All of a sudden, there’s a change swallowed whole; terror ensues. continued on page 14 A solar eclipse occurs as the Imagine waking up to a in the air. Things are getting In ancient China, people moon orbits the Earth, and beautiful sunny day in the darker. The birds quiet down, would go outside making as ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY VICTOR CARVELLAS One of the year’s favorite traditions is just around the corner. The Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church of Castro Valley is hosting its 46th annual “Greek Festival” August 18-20. Guests will experience amazing food, inspiring dance, great music, and fun-loving Hellenistic culture bursting with life. More than a good time, however, the festival is also an opportunity to tour the beautiful church and experience otherworldly iconography characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church since the days of the Roman Empire. The origin of the Greek church has its roots in New Testament times when the early Christian church was spreading across Asia Minor, continued on page 17 BY ROBBIE FINLEY Santa Rosalía, Mexico; Chiang Rai, PHOTOS COURTESY OF Thailand; Jalandhar, India; Liyang, China; Asadabad, Afghanistan; and Baybay, FRIENDS OF SISTER CITIES Leyte, Philippines. Though the location of the event has varied, for the past few years Ever want to leave the East Bay behind it has found a home at the Mark Green and see the world or experience new Sports Center, courtesy of Union City. cultures? Well, let Union City bring For just $20, attendees will be treated the some of the world’s cultures to you! to delicious foods and performances Once again, the city will unite its sister representing the sister cities. “Friends cities for the annual “Union City Sister of Sister Cities works with the local Cities Festival,” scheduled to take place community,” said Lee Guio, a Friends Sunday, August 20. of Sister Cities board member who has The popular event, staged by the participated in every Union City Sister nonprofit group Union City Friends of Cities Festival. Most of the food is Sister Cities, enters its 13th year with donated from local restaurants that serve seven sister cities represented from across the globe: Pasay, Philippines; continued on page 40 INDEX Classified. 25 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 34 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 36 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 10 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 30 Subscribe . 37 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE August 15, 2017 when the topic doesn’t interest them initially, they still attend and learn something,” Dr. Leiphart says. “I’m always so excited when they tell me that their experience was transformational,” she adds. Upcoming topics in the series Series Helps Women include: “A Balanced Approach to Pain Management” on Achieve Optimum Health September 21; a special event On the third Thursday of each expanding the Hospital’s wellness focusing on breast health awareness month, local women gather for a programs for women in the called “Think Pink” on October 19; free special presentation sponsored community. “As a physician, my and “Mindful Eating for the by Washington Hospital regarding role is to promote wellness and to Holidays” on November 16. health issues tailored to their needs provide women with the guidance Dr. Leiphart is passionate and interests. Victoria Leiphart, MD, that will allow them to achieve about providing women with the a board-certified obstetrician-gyne- their best health,” she says. optimum level of care. “I enjoy the cologist with the Washington Dr. Leiphart notes that good collaborative relationship I have with Township Medical Foundation, data shows that lifestyle changes each patient—addressing concerns leads the monthly presentations in such as nutrition, exercise, stress Victoria Leiphart, MD, helps women in the and providing information so that community achieve optimum health. the “Women Empowering Women” management and smoking cessation she can make the health care choices series. “The meetings are part lecture, can prevent or effectively treat walking and stretching, as well as that best suit her needs,” she notes. part support group and part disease. She adds that she stays up how to safely implement a walking For more information, or to information group,” she explains. to date on research regarding the program. A tai chi instructor from reserve your spot, go online to The classes are held from benefits of adequate sleep, nutritional Washington Hospital will meet www.whhs.com, Events page, or call 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Washington supplements and vitamins to help participants at the park and lead (510) 608-1301. her better treat patients. Women’s Center conference room, them through tai chi exercises. Women can find more suite 145, Washington West, Special Event “This class will be different from information about Washington 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont. the others in that there won’t be a Hospital’s extensive list of specialized August 17 lecture; instead we’ll be talking Dr. Leiphart, a practicing wellness programs offered through while walking,” says Dr. Leiphart. physician for the past 30 years—who Dr. Leiphart will lead a short walk the Hospital’s Women’s Center at was named a “Best Doctor” by to beautiful Shinn Park in Fremont. The “Women Empowering www.whhs.com/womenscenter. U.S. News and World Report in Titled “Throw on Your Athletic Women” series has been so popular 2013—created this series in Shoes and Let’s Get Moving,” the that many women attend regularly. January 2016 to fulfill her vision of class will learn about the benefits of “Some of them tell me that even InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 8/15/17 8/16/17 8/17/17 8/18/17 8/19/17 8/20/17 8/21/17 12:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Colon Cancer: Family Caregiver Series: Voices InHealth: Bras Understanding Labs to Improve Hip Pain in the Young 12:00 AM Prevention & T Coping as a Caregiver for Body & Soul Nerve Compression Diabetes Management Symptoms of reatment and Middle-Aged 12:30 PM Disorders of the Arm Thyroid Adult 12:30 AM Problems Preventive Health Care Preventive Health Care Your Concerns Pain When You Walk? 1:00 PM Screening for Adults Screening for Adults InHealth: Senior It Could Be PVD 1:00 AM Scam Prevention Family Caregiver Good Fats vs. Bad Fats Knee Pain & Arthritis 1:30 PM Prostate Cancer: Series: Panel 1:30 AM What You Need to Hip Pain and Arthritis: Discussion The Weigh to Know Evaluation & Treatment Success Respiratory Health 2:00 PM Diabetes Matters: 2:00 AM Diabetes & Polycystic Turning 65? Get To Palliative Care Ovarian Syndrome 2:30 PM Learn About the Know Medicare Series: How Can 2:30 AM Strengthen Your Back Washington Signs & Symptoms Washington Washington This Help Me? Township Health of Sepsis Township Health Township Health 3:00 PM Care District Board 3:00 AM Care District Board Care District Board Meeting Meeting Meeting Superbugs: Are We Win- August 9, 2017 July 12, 2017 Arthritis: Do I Have July 12, 2017 ning the Germ War? 3:30 PM Community Based 3:30 AM One of 100 Types? Senior Supportive Family Caregiver Series: Services Legal & Financial Affairs 4:00 PM 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Family Caregiver Series: Family Caregiver Series: Managing Time with Strengthen Your Back! Tips for Navigating the Nutrition for the Diabetes Learn to Improve Your Health Care System Caregiver 4:30 PM Obesity: Understand Back Fitness 4:30 AM the Causes, Sports Medicine Consequences & Relieving Back Pain: Prevention Shingles Shingles Program: Nutrition & 5:00 PM Know Your Options Understanding Athletic Performance 5:00 AM 11th Annual Palliative Care Series: Mental Health Disorders Women's Health 5:30 PM Palliative Care Learn the Latest Get Back On Your Feet: Conference: Patient's Inside Washington 5:30 AM Demystified Acetaminophen Treatment Options for New Treatment Options Playbook Overuse Danger Hospital: Advanced GERD for Ankle Conditions Treatment of Aneurysms 6:00 PM Inside Washington Hospital: 6:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Latest Treatments for Federal Health Implementing the Lean Your Concerns Sugar Substitutes - Cerebral Aneurysms