DEIR Failure to Analyze Specific Uses Concerns Off-Road Park Opponents

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DEIR Failure to Analyze Specific Uses Concerns Off-Road Park Opponents California State Parks a general conceptual design pacts related to operations, lot about the setting. sion would threaten wildlife, has released an environ- and location of the proposed which are "significant and The land was purchased ecological resources, and mental analysis of a plan alternatives, including visi- unavoidable." by the state in 1998 with the historic sites. Find Out What's to more than double the tor experience areas, and a In the view of Friends intent of expanding Carn- The DEIR states that with Carnegie State Vehicular broad set of goals and guide- of Tesla Park, the general egie. Two previous attempts incorporation of project de- Happening Recreation Area (SVRA) lines for future management nature of the analysis opens to have an EIR approved sign features, implementa- east of Livermore. and development, rather the potential to future uses failed. tion of goals and guidelines Check Out Section A The Preliminary General than specific and detailed that are detrimental to the The expansion proposal as directed by the Gen- Section A is filled with Plan and Draft Environmen- projects. environment. There are no has been controversial. Off- eral Plan, and adherence information about arts, people, entertainment and tal Impact Report (DEIR) The DEIR found that specifics provided as to road enthusiasts, who sup- to regulatory requirements, special events. There are looks at potential impacts implementation of the pro- where trails might be lo- port the project, say they implementation of the Gen- education stories, a variety related to the proposed posed Carnegie SVRA Gen- cated, just general areas need more places to accom- eral Plan would result in of features, and the arts and 3,100-acre expansion into eral Plan would cause no designated where they could modate the growing sport. less-than-significant envi- entertainment and bulletin the Tesla area. The DEIR, significant impacts, with the be placed. There is very little Opponents, led by Friends of board. released April 23, analyzes exception of air quality im- about the plan and a whole Tesla Park, claim the expan- (See DEIR, page 4) Dublin Green Pleasanton Plan Rejected By Ron McNicoll May Halt A proposal for the Dublin Green Shopping Center and Eastside its adjacent 372 residential units in six neighborhoods Planning at the city's Hacienda Drive gateway has been rejected by Pleasanton will consider the city council. stopping the East Pleasanton The 3 to 2 vote to turn it planning process. The issue down followed four hours will come to the council at of public hearing and dis- the second meeting in May. cussion at the council meet- Mayor Jerry Thorne ing April 21. Mayor David raised the possibility of end- Haubert, Vice-mayor Abe ing the process for now at Gupta and Councilmem- the end of last week's city ber Kevin Hart voted down council meeting. the proposed General Plan He based his proposal change. Councilmembers on the drought. "I'm really Don Biddle and Doreen concerned about the drought. Wehrenberg disagreed. I think it is much worse than The site consists of 27 people think. I don't think the acres on the south side of state legislature is taking it Martinelli Way between seriously." Hacienda Drive and Arnold Thorne noted that there Drive, immediately north are only certain things the of Interstate-580. The land Photo - Doug Jorgensen city can control when it is south of the new Persim- Students at Vintage Hills Elementary School in Pleasanton show off the results of some of their Earth Day projects. comes to dealing with the mon Place Center, where the drought. "The eastside is anchor tenant Whole Earth one of them." He proposed opening in May. placing an item on a fu- The design was supposed Working Together Can Make Each Day Earth Day ture agenda to determine if to link Dublin Green pedes- By Carol Graham the council wants to stop trians to Persimmon Place, Adam Randall. "Our first day back from spring break, we the planning process. "I and put more customers into "Lots of people talk about the future of Earth, but if things got to work. The class completed Earth Day Report Cards think there is a risk. But the the residential portion of continue the way they have been, there won't be a future where they got the chance to explore and score how envi- drought outweighs those." Dublin Green to help trade to talk about," said Cayley, a third-grader at Pleasanton's ronmentally friendly their class, school and homes were. The city began the east- in both centers. Much of the Vintage Hills Elementary School. Through this process, students discovered that while our side specific plan process Dublin Green commercial "We need to save the Earth because there is only a limited school was relatively environmentally friendly, there was in 2012. A task force was space was planned for as amount of resources," agreed classmate Jonathan. "We still room for improvement." established to come up with many as eight restaurants. can't get into the habit of not caring about our planet since Working in groups, students identified issues they felt options for the 1,100-acres As a result of the vote, it provides so much for us." passionate about and carried out projects designed to not on the eastside of Pleasanton. city staff no longer will Leading up to Earth Day 2015, the students in room only help for a day, but potentially for years to come. About 400 of those acres work on processing the ap- 28 worked hard to prove they have what it takes to be the One group of girls generated a Google form that enabled are considered suitable for plication for Dublin Green, change they want to see in the world. classes to sign up for a weekly turn of cleaning up litter. development with about a Lennar project. Lennar is "After learning about the Earth's different environments Four boys, noticing only garbage cans available at lunch, 100 acres outside the urban free to return with another and studying California's water crisis, the students were obtained a recycling bin and made posters showing what growth boundary. The most plan. Various plans for the determined to make a difference on Earth Day," said teacher could be recycled. (Money earned from the buy-back site have been reviewed over (See VINTAGE HILLS, page 3) (See PLANNING, page 8) an 11 year history. A previous attempt to build a plan became mired in the low tide of the recession. LVPAC Reports Successful Year, Vision for the Future The sticking points for The Livermore City include a broader range of ever, with the elimination tions, bringing the total to es last year involved slow the majority in the latest Council heard a report on programs, more partner- of debt, LVPAC has been $1 million for this year. ticket sales resulting from proposal were the density recent successes and a vi- ships, cost cutting, and ex- able to move forward and "In the first quarter, we are an oversaturated scheduled and building type of the sion for the future of the panded use of the Bankhead make plans for growth and ahead of projections. There and the community's shaken residential area. There was Livermore Valley Perform- Theater. improvement. are two reasons. One, it is confidence. The current sea- uneasiness about when or if ing Arts Center (LVPAC). LVPAC operates the He credited new develop- easier to ask for money for son has been successful, he any retail commercial would Executive director Scott Bankhead Theater and the ment director Chris Carter programming and harder to said, filling the theater at occupy the site. Zoning calls Kenison presented the first Bothwell Arts Center. with taking the first steps ask for help to pay off debt. 84% capacity, compared to for 37,000 square feet of annual report at Monday's Kenison noted that last towards improving the fi- Two, we are spending more a 52% average last season. commercial. The developer's council meeting. year was one with many nancial picture. Kenison time asking our patrons for Resident companies have plans included commercial Topics included increased challenges and successes. said, for example, LVPAC support." also seen an increase in ca- buildings, but most would income through donations For most of the year, fi- has budgeted for an increase Kenison pointed out that pacity, from 66% last year to be restaurants, not retail. and ticket sales, changes to nances were an issue. How- of $120,000 in contribu- one of the major challeng- (See LVPAC, page 8) Councilmembers regularly talk about offering a wider variety of restaurants and retail, so Dubliners would not Nonprofits Selected to Offer have to travel to Livermore and Pleasanton for them. Services at Hagemann Farm Another roadblock for the majority was the lack Three nonprofits were ed, "It's a great site. The of agreement between the approved to provide ser- best use of an historic site school district and the de- vices to low-income and dis- is to use it. I am eager to see veloper over the fee level abled persons at Hagemann activity on the farm again." that would be contributed Farm in Livermore through Fertile Groundworks and for each student generated December 2017. Sunflower Hill will plant by the development. Selected were Fertile gardens. The food grown Dublin School Superin- Groundworks, Sunflower by Fertile Groundworks tendent Steve Hanke said Hill, and Del Arroyo 4-H will be provided to the city’s that talks with Lennar are Double Heart adaptive rid- food banks and Open Heart continuing. Biddle and Weh- ing. Kitchen. renberg were willing to give The Livermore City Fertile Groundworks cur- them more time. However, Council vote was unani- rently operates the Garden Gupta said that he did not mous. Laureen Turner com- of Grace, a half-acre garden want to vote for "something mented, "These agreements behind Asbury Methodist that is 'fill in the blanks'. Put- will preserve the area and Church in Livermore. Since ting a shot clock on it, won't provide services. The way 2010, Fertile Groundworks this all came together is has trained 478 volunteers work." Photo - Doug Jorgensen The developer estimated fantastic." to work in the Garden of Steven Spedowfski add- The 28th Wente Vineyards Classic Road Race took riders through the scenic Livermore 80 to 118 children would (See FARM, page 10) Valley wine country. The race took place on Sunday, April 26. be generated by the development. Correspondence between the developer and the district indicated that Inside PET OF THE WEEK there could be a contribu- What’s black and white and red all over? Scarlet, tion of $23,000 per student SECTION A Editorial...... 4 of course! The two-tone two-year-old is a riot of to capital costs. In effect, colorful personality. Frankly, Scarlet would love the contribution would rise Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 above the legal minimum to be your next feline companion. Catch her today of level 2 now paid by other Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in developers. Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 9 Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 The housing included am – 4 pm. For more info visit valleyhumane.org or MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 14 moderate-income units, call (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/M. Adkins (See DUBLIN, page 10) Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9

PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 Tails at Twilight Raises Funds, Recognizes Value of Pets By Carol Graham "We wanted to do some- bar, dancing and auctions. Humane Society has been He was a fairly ordinary thing extraordinary to shine "We’ll have 30 silent- working to save and im- sort of dog - small, tan, per- a light on the special place auction items including prove the lives of Tri-Valley haps part Chihuahua, pos- pets hold in our hearts and incredible wine baskets, companion animals. The sibly a little beagle mixed in. our lives, and to celebrate artwork, experiences, and nonprofit's programs and Yet, to the woman who that connection," said Sadek. more," said Sadek. "Our live services are made possible adopted him from the Val- "We're planning an elegant, auction has a trip to Cabo solely through the support ley Humane Society, he was festive affair where guests for two and a sunset cruise, of donors; they receive no perfect. will enjoy interactions with a trip to Tahoe for eight and government funds, tax dol- "She had come seeking some of our furry guests, dinner, firefighters hosting lars or money from national a companion to help her passed hor d’oeuvres, a a dinner for six at a local humane organizations. They through her grief over the sit-down dinner, silent and firehouse, a Winemakers are located at 3670 Nevada loss of her son to suicide," live auctions, and a special Studio at Wente Vineyards Street in Pleasanton. said VHS Executive Direc- demonstration." experience for eight, 50 awe- "The human side of what tor Melanie Sadek. "With Bella Rosa, a venue sur- some bottles of wine, and a we do is frequently over- little more than a wag of rounded by lush vineyards, private tour for eight of the looked in the excitement his tail, he reached her very will be lit with lanterns KPIX studio with Juliette over cute and furry faces," core. Later she told us, dedicated to remembering Goodrich." added Sadek. "With Tails at 'When I tell people he’s a or recognizing special pets. Two hundred guests, Twilight, we’re hoping to rescue dog, they jokingly "Each lantern will bear dressed-to-impress, are ex- illustrate the impact these want to know who he res- the name of a beloved pet, pected to attend Tails at dogs and cats have on our cued. It was me.'" past or present, and will Twilight, which takes place spirit, and to show how The Valley Humane So- serve as a visual reminder of from 6 - 11 p.m. Garré is bringing an animal into your ciety is hosting its first-ever the important role pets play located at 7986 Tesla Road home can really improve the "Tails at Twilight" gala ben- in our lives," said Sadek. in Livermore. quality of life for everyone efit to support their mission Tickets, $100 per person, "Funds raised will be involved." of working toward a world can be purchased through used to provide care for To learn more or pur- in which every animal is May 13th. Celebration lan- locally-rescued dogs and chase tickets, visit www. loved and every person terns, $25 each, are available cats, including excellent valleyhumane.org. knows the love of an ani- for purchase by all, includ- medical treatment, spay mal. The event takes place ing those unable to attend. and neuter surgeries, nutri- on Friday, May 15th, in the Along with dinner (save tious food, and loving atten- Bella Rosa center at Garré room for tiramisu!), the eve- tion until they are matched Photo - Doug Jorgensen Vineyard & Winery. ning will feature a no-host with their forever families," Joaquin Stephen with his new family Spencer, Maggie and Ron said Sadek. "Other VHS Mobley of Pleasanton. programs will also benefit, Roofing allowing us to further our work of teaching young (209) 277-1909 people humane responsi- • N ew & Repair bility, sharing the uncon- • Residential ditional love of dogs with those in need of healing, and • Commercial PPIE's Run for Education Raises Record $96,000 assisting pet guardians with Gutter • I nspections much-needed resources." Insurance, Renee Huber & Larry Lic.1000490 The 3rd Annual Pleas- vest Park Middle School, believe we have a format we Since 1987, the Valley anton Run for Education, a and Amador Valley High can stick with for years to Damaser, Western Rubber & fundraiser for the Pleasanton School, represented 34% come,” French said. Supply, Inc., BUSC/RAGE, of all school-related par- Steps Tutoring & SAT/ACT Partnerships in Education Mark your calendars and Prep, Pleasanton Ridge Dental Foundation (PPIE), took ticipants. plan on joining us April 17, Group & Orthodontics, The Hop place April 12, 2015, and Overall winners for each 2016. Yard Alehouse & Grill, Delores SOLD with MULTIPLE OFFERS was a resounding success, race were: 5K Women- Hope In addition to Title Spon- Gragg- Realtor Keller Williams, raising a record $96,000 that Bergmark; 5K Men- Zachary sor ClubSport Pleasanton, the Summiting Group, Girls Rule will benefit the PPIE Giving Holt; 10K Women- Madison Pleasanton Partnerships in Edu- Flag Football, Sunrun; Mike Fund. Denny; 10K Men- Kevin Al- cation Foundation is grateful for Carey Investment Real Estate; cosiba; 15K Women- Diane the generosity of the following Kids’ Challenge Sponsors: Hosted by PPIE and Title sponsors: Batchelor; 15K Men- Jason Gina Piper- Better Homes & Sponsor ClubSport Pleasan- Platinum Sponsors: Work- Gardens Tri-Valley Realty, ton, the event attracted close Oswalt, a math teacher and day, KKIQ, Walker Family Pleasanton Tutoring, Pleasan- to 3,000 participants, 85% of cross country/track coach at Trust; ton City Councilmember Jerry Linda Futral Amador Valley High School Gold Sponsors: Nutriyum- 530 Lorren Way - $650,000 Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE which are associated with Pentin, OPES Advisors, Enviro 925.980.3561 the schools- an 11% increase who also won the half mara- mies, The Safeway Foundation, Safetech, REV’D PROVISION Another home sold with multiple offers [email protected] from last year, making the thon last year. 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ValleyCare Health System, Ac- SOLD BY LINDA FUTRAL “I am filled with grati- The event would not have tive Family Magazine, NorCal tude with how the commu- been possible without the Ambulance, Alameda County nity came out to support our generosity of Title Sponsor Fairgrounds, Jersey Mike’s, schools,” said Race Director ClubSport Pleasanton and Odwalla, Zico Coconut Water; and PPIE Board Vice Presi- the 53 sponsors listed on the Nyentek dent Kelly French. following page, or the gener- Bronze Sponsors: Dynamite “In addition to our par- ous donations received from Sound & Lighting, Richert Lum- Raley’s Supermarkets, Safe- ber Ace Hardware, European ticipants, 300 volunteers, Wax Center, Heritage Bank of half of which were local high way, Meadowlark Dairy, Commerce, Wealth Manage- school students, helped make MC Todd Utikal, PostNet, ment Associates, Bregante this event possible,” French Nicole Steward, Bagel Street +Company LLP, SC Builders, continued. “Many filled mul- Café, Alliance Campaign Pleasanton Rentals; tiple roles and we are truly Strategies LLC and Walmart Mile Marker Sponsors: grateful for their service to Neighborhood Market. Schlicher Orthodontics, Intero the community.” Just a few days post- Chiropractice, AER Worldwide, race and planning is already 1st United Services Credit 27 Years in Real Estate Participants chose from Union, Simpson Strong-Tie, three race distances: 5K, 10K underway for the 4th an- The First Tee Tri-Valley, Bay or 15K and younger children nual Pleasanton Run for East Association of REAL- had the option to run the Education next spring. “We TORS Foundation, State Farm .5K and 1K Kids’ Challenge courses. All races began and ended at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and Department of Toxic Substances Control April 2015 participants, families and friends enjoyed an expanded Public Notice Expo this year, which in- The mission of DTSC is to protect California’s people and environment from harmful cluded yoga for runners and effects of toxic substances through the restoration of contaminated resources, a variety of food and bever- enforcement, regulation and pollution prevention YOU MAY REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT HAZARDOUS WASTE age vendors. PERMIT, LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY, LIVERMORE The new 3-course format California 94550 FROM APRIL 30 to AUGUST 3, 2015 was designed by Course Di- The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) invites you to review and comment on the draft Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (draft Permit) for Lawrence rector Bryan Gillette, an avid Livermore National Laboratory, (LLNL), 7000 East Avenue, Livermore CA 94551. DTSC has also scheduled a Public Hearing on June 3, 2015. The draft Permit, if runner who spent months approved, allows LLNL to continue storing and treating hazardous waste in various on the project. “The three units at their facility. distances allow for the wide You may send all public comments in writing to: Alejandro Galdamez, Project Manager, DTSC Office of Permitting, variety of participants the 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 or event attracts, from entire by e-mail to [email protected] Comments must be postmarked or delivered by families walking together August 3, 2015. and students running their DTSC will hold a Public Meeting and Hearing, June 3, 2015, 6:30 p.m. first 5K, as well as those Arroyo Seco Elementary School, Multipurpose Room 5280 Irene Way serious about setting run- Livermore, CA 94550 ning goals,” Gillette said. To Si desea information en español, communiqués con Jesus Cruz a número make the routes enjoyable, gratis, 1 (866) 495-5651 or [email protected]. he integrated visual compo- Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), DTSC must determine whether the proposed actions may have any negative effects on human health or the nents that local runners rel- environment. In compliance with CEQA, DTSC prepared an Addendum. You may ish, such as an early morning inspect this Addendum at the DTSC Berkeley office (see below for the address). run through downtown and WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? running paths with views of You may review copies of the draft Permit and related documents on LLNL at: DTSC web site: Livermore Public Library DTSC Regional Records Office the foothills. http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov 1188 S Livermore Avenue 700 Heinz Avenue For questions, please contact: Livermore, CA 94550, Berkeley CA 94710 The Spirit Award, a par- (925) 625-2400 (510) 540-3933 ticipation award designed to Alejandro Galdamez Nathan Schumacher For News Media Only: add the element of friend- DTSC Project Manager DTSC Public Participation DTSC Public Information Officer (510) 540-3933 Specialist Jorge Moreno ly competition amongst [email protected] (916) 255-3650 (916) 327-4383 [email protected] [email protected] schools, was presented to Lic. #00979099 the elementary, middle and Cal/EPA DTSC State of California high schools with the highest participation after the race. 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"We can treat it Road a little after 1 p.m. on April 22, in the vicinity of fill garbage cans each day, derstood their audiences be just one day a year, the that way by helping out and Lydicksen School. The parents of an adult male reported created informational post- and spoke directly to them. knowledge and experience picking up trash." their son brandished a knife and threatened to kill them. ers encouraging the use of Their hard work paid off the students gained will Perhaps the biggest les- The suspect fled as officers were en route. Because of reusable lunch items. And because groups were able likely last their lifetimes. son was learned by Ajay. safety concerns and the unknown whereabouts of the sus- two boys aimed to reduce to get donations to and help "We learned that not "There are a lot more things pect, Lydicksen Elementary School was placed on “Lock paper waste by encouraging with their projects." everything is going to go that can get done," he said, Down.” This was precautionary. At no time was there an teachers to have students Wanting to add drought- perfectly on the first try, but "when we work together." indication the suspect was an immediate threat or danger use personal whiteboards tolerant plants to the school's it's important to keep trying to the staff or children. whenever possible. landscape, one group de- At about 1:45 pm the suspect, 27 year old Christopher "To make this happen, cided to call Western Gar- Kliment, was located at the West Pleasanton BART sta- they called Staples to per- den Nursery to request a Bay Friendly Gardening and tion awaiting a train. He was detained without incident. suade them to donate a class donation. They received 48 The weapon used in the brandishing was recovered at the set of whiteboard pens," gazanias, a hardy plant with Water Conservation Session Set residence. Kliment was booked in Santa Rita Jail for bran- said Randall. "After several daisy-like flowers in brilliant dishing a weapon and making criminal threats. minutes, and lots of ner- shades of yellow and orange. The City of Dublin will host a Bay-Friendly Gardening Pleasanton Unified School District officials were notified vousness, they found out "I was impressed with and Water Conservation Workshop on Saturday, May 2, from that Staples would donate to lift the “Lock Down” at 2:00 pm. the students personally ask- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Dublin City Hall. This free work- to their project. Then the ing for the donation," said shop, being held as part of the City’s “Dublin Pride Week” students laminated paper Western Garden's Gener- celebration, will include a demonstration of lawn conversion, Ballots Can Be Taken to Libraries to make cheap, reusable al Manager Aires Souto. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters will set up Bal- and teach residents how to create a vibrant garden, saving 'whiteboards.'" "They were excited to make time, money, and natural resources. The workshop will be lot Drop-Off sites at the libraries in Dublin, Livermore and "For this project, it was their school environment taught by experts on water conservation. Pleasanton to assist voters who want to participate in the important to problem solve beautiful." May 19 Special Election for the 7th State Senate District. and complete tasks as a Western Garden Nursery, 2015 Water Conservation Workshop Schedule: Registrar staff will be on hand at the drop-off sites on team," said student Dylan. located on Vineyard Avenue • Lose Your Lawn – 9:00 to 9:45 AM: A demonstration Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th; as well as the "It was pretty cool to find in Pleasanton, specializes in and discussion on how to lose the lawn the easy way, using following weekend, Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May ways to make our project drought-tolerant, low-main- sheet mulch. 17th. work as a group." tenance plants that thrive in • Bay-Friendly Gardening – 9:45 to 10:45 AM: A Bay- The drop-off sites will be located at the following loca- Added classmate Evan, "I the valley's environment, Friendly landscape design professional will demonstrate tions between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Dublin Library, 200 learned that the things I do and offer organic gardening how to turn a boring, water-hungry lawn into a beautiful, Civic Plaza; Pleasanton Livermore, 400 Old Bernal Avenue; can make an impact on the aids like fertilizer and pest low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden. The focus is on and the Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Earth. It makes me want to control. design and plant selection that works for each homeowner. Please note that Vote-by-Mail Ballots that are dropped do things to help the planet "We had to find creative • Water Conservation Tips and Techniques – 11:00 to more often." ways to get our message out 11:45 AM: Zone 7 will share information on outdoor/indoor off at the locations listed above, must be sealed in a yellow The Earth Day projects Vote-by-Mail envelope and signed by the voter on the sig- there and persuade people water conservation and rebates. Attendees will learn about put students in situations to help," said student Lois. the Tri-Valley Water-Wise Gardening website – a great nature line on the outside of the envelope. For more infor- many had not encountered "It was a great way to find mation, contact the Registrar of Voters at (510) 267-8683. resource on design and irrigation. before, allowing them to out what companies and • BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System – 11:45 AM to ENDORSEMENT FOR BONILLA gain valuable life skills in- businesses have to do on a Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, a candidates for the 12:00 PM: A demonstration on how rain barrels can supple- volving critical thinking, daily basis." ment garden watering. 7th District State Senate, received the endorsement of State collaborating with peers, Randall is proud of his Board Equalization Member Fiona Ma, a CPA and former The workshop will also feature free water conservation leading groups, speaking students' hard work and de- giveaways and a Bay-Friendly plant raffle. Registration to Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly. and listening, and persuasive termination. 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Taylor Morrison Services, Inc., BRE # 00968975. ©2015, Taylor Morrison of California, LLC. 4/30/15 PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 Report Finds Air Getting Cleaner, EDITORIAL But Still Below Standards Reconsider Wind Bay Area air continues Data in the 50-page re- always based on data from number of PM 24-hour pol- Turbine Extension to get cleaner, but is still port show how Alameda the previous three perioda, lution days, and 19 percent The East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) below desirable health stan- County and the Bay Area in this instance from 2011 reduction in year-round PM dards. Sometimes the quality performed. The Valley's per- to 2013. (Reliable data for levels. voted to appeal the Alameda County Board of Su- is below the current EPA formance is not broken out. 2014 won't be released until The report gives Alameda pervisors' approval of an extension for operation standards, according to an The Bay Area includes May this year.) County a D in 24-hour PM of 828 old-style wind turbines in the Altamont, annual "State of the Air" re- San Jose, Oakland, and Particulate matter, found counts, but a pass grade on which are owned by Altamont Wind Inc. (AWI). port released April 29 by the San Francisco and the nine- in smoke and dust, are small the pass/fail scale used to We urge the Board of Supervisors to listen to American Lung Association. county Bay area. For the first bits of matter that can get grade Annual Average PM. Further, climate change, time, San Joaquin County into lungs, and make asthma Alameda County received a the park board and reconsider its vote when the with its hotter, dryer condi- has been included as a Bay worse, or enter the blood C in the ozone category. issue returns for a second reading. The supervi- tions in the western United Area county. That has made stream, and contribute to Jack Broadbent, CEO of sors granted the extension to AWI for three years. States, will roll back, at least Bay Area statistics worse in heart attacks. the Bay Area Air Quality Altamont Pass is a favorite spot for raptors, to some extent, the gains that this year's report. San Joa- The Bay Area was not Management District, said who roost at nearby Brushy Peak, Morgan Ter- can be made by setting and quin adds to the pollution, among the top 25 areas in the in a Lung Association tele- enforcing better standards, because there is more truck nation for ozone violations. conference that the report ritory, Ohlone and other regional parks. The said Lung Association offi- traffic and manufacturing. In the long run, Alameda comes at an important time, EBRPD vote was based on studies that show cials in a teleconference call The Bay Area ranks as County has seen good news, because the EPA is consider- that hundreds more raptors would be saved by with the news media prior to 6th worst in the nation for said Jenny Bard, Bay Area ing lowering the threshold installing the new turbines. Doug Bell, Wildlife the report's release. short-term (24-hour) Partic- spokesperson for the Lung for violations. "We may Program Manager for the Park District, noted that Hotter days and drought ulate Matter (PM) pollution. Association. Since 2000, find our air quality further can lead to more forest and In last year's report, the Bay when the association began away from attainment of about 10,000 birds, including 2,000 raptors, die grass fires, producing more Area ranked 10th. collecting data for ozone, standards," he said. How- annually at Altamont Pass wind farms. smoke, which generates par- The Bay Area ranks as and since 2004 in collec- ever, it's important to have AWI had already received one extension in ticulate matter. Hot weather 7th worst in the nation for tion of particle pollution a conversation about it, and 2013, agreeing at that time to replace the turbines also produces more ozone, annual average PM pol- data, Alameda County has Broadbent noted that other by the end of this year. Nevertheless, the owner because it heats up the ve- lution, compared to 47th experienced an 86 percent states have followed Cali- hicular and industrial emis- in last year's report. The reduction of ozone violation fornia's lead on tightening told the supervisors that he didn't have the capital sions of hydrocarbons. annual average for PM is days, a 67 percent drop in the and enforcing air standards. to undertake the replacements immediately. We believe that AWI has had sufficient notice. There has been no progress towards installing the newer turbines, which will provide more power Pleasanton Reinstates Water Surcharge and kill fewer birds. We understand that the supervisors wanted to The Pleasanton City assigned the city a 24% that the city has few areas doesn't happen, they could with just grass. It is okay to support a small business with union employees. Council voted to reinstate reduction. receive a citation or a pen- a surcharge for excessive The reductions are based water trees. alty. Customers who failed They were uncomfortable with the data regard- water use. on 2013 water use. Smith added that Pleas- to meet the 25% mandatory ing bird deaths, and don't want to lose any green The vote was unanimous. Last year, Pleasanton anton will be receiving 60% cutback would be charged an energy at this time, even for a short period. The fines had been sus- reduced water use by 27.8%. of its normal demand from additional $4 per unit of wa- Legal options should be pursued. These might pended pending the state's Smith noted that savings to Zone 7. ter used above that amount include dropping the second reading. mandates regarding water date are ahead of last year, The city must report each and fined $50. use. with a 30% reduction in month regarding its compli- For a second offense, the We see wind power as an important source ance. If it were out of com- extra unit charge goes to $8 of renewable energy, but not at the continued Public Works Director April. Daniel Smith told the coun- The state added addition- pliance, it could face fines of with a $100 penalty; a third expense of the raptors. cil, "We need to continue al restrictions. Restaurants up to $10,000 per day. time would cost $12 a unit If the extension were to remain in place, it what we've been doing." are not to serve water unless Those who don't reduce and a $250 penalty; a fourth should be shortened from three years to six Last year, Pleasanton began requested by customers. Cit- water use would receive a violation would raise the warning. The city would months with milestones. mandating a 25% reduc- ies aren't allowed to irrigate unit cost to $12 with a $500 work with them to achieve penalty. tion in water use. The state public medians. Smith said the mandated reduction. If it Amador Finishes in Top 10 in We the People DEIR (continued from page one) Amador ValleyHigh had such an amazing oppor- schools placed second and al issues before simulated ronmental impacts. California Natural Resourc- School finished sixth in the tunity and experience." third this year. congressional committees According to the DEIR, es Agency and California national We the People com- The trip's expenditures of Team members include composed of constitutional areas where there would State Parks Department on petition in Washington D.C. $60,000 were made possible Maryam Awwal, Shriya scholars, lawyers, historians be no impacts include aes- April 23 of this years, voiced Winners among the top through donations from the Bhindwale, Stephen Black, and public officials. Students thetics, biotic resources, great concern over the pro- 10 were announced at a clos- community and fund-raising Jesse Cai, Nach Dakwale, complete a comprehensive cultural resources, geology, posed expansion and the ing banquet in Washington by the team. "With much Kyra Englert, Megan Gup- course of study on the Con- soils, and paleontological findings in the DEIR. on April 27. generous community sup- ta, Jerry He, Michael Igle- stitution to qualify for the resources, greenhouse gas The letter points out that Stacey Sklar, Amador port our team was able to sias, Neel Kant, Rachel competition. emissions, hazards and haz- the threats posed to wildlife, teacher who is in her first reach its goal," said Sklar. Laursen, Amy Le, Nikhil Amador won the Califor- ardous materials, hydrology large and small, can be found year of coaching the team, The first place winner Patil, Shrita Pendekanti, nia championship to qualify and water quality, land use, in comparisons between told The Independent, "The was Grant High School in Ria Shroff, Meghna Sinha, for the finals in Washington. noise, population and hous- Tesla and Carnegie. For team did a terrific job. I Portland. The school was Sabari Somanathan, Janani The school won the national ing, and public services and example, tule elk range in couldn't be prouder of the first in 2013, second in 2005, Sundaresan, Branden West, championship in 1995, with utilities within the area, the western part of Tesla, but recreation, transportation students and their hard and third in 2004, 2007, and Mei White, Patrick Wu, and the team's first coach, Skip are absent from the existing work." 2008. It has been Oregon Akhila Yechuri. Mohatt, and was runner-up and traffic. Carnegie SVRA. Reports The DEIR finds that no Sabari Somanathan, a champion eight times, in- In the competition, stu- in 2006-08, 2011, 2013, and and surveys conducted for member of the team's unit 5, cluding a win streak from dents demonstrate their 2014. Amador was third in mitigation measures are Carnegie's monitoring pro- required for the impacts said, "I'm so thankful to have 2004 to 2009. Two Virginia knowledge of constitution- 1994 and 2009. identified for these resource gram indicate that robust areas because the impacts breeding populations of were found to be less than federally protected species significant. such as the California red- According to the docu- legged frog are widespread ment, future projects associ- among the aquatic habitats ated with the General Plan of Tesla, yet are spare or will be reviewed in light absent where OHV riding (Opinions voiced in let- and approve it very quickly problems. Wouldn't that be were producing the electri- of the information in the occurs on Carnegie. ters published in Mailbox at a more opportune time – his job to be aware? BART is cal power for. DEIR. If the Off Highway The letter notes that pre- are those of the author and perhaps right after the next never aware of the problems. As I recall the cost was Motor Vehicular Recreation vention of adverse effects do not necessarily reflect election. I guess BART thinks that if thousands of dollars per kg (OHMVR) Division finds resulting from the expan- the opinion of The Inde- If they continue with the you ignore problems they to compete with the fossils that a subsequent project sion seems to be entirely pendent. Letter Policy: The EIR, we can’t take seriously will somehow go away. fuel powered producers. would not result in new im- a matter of future funding Independent will not publish their statements about “stop- Maybe BART workers I now challenge the Al- pacts or require new mitiga- and of responsible action on anonymous letters, nor will ping the project." should actually try riding tamont Wind Inc. ( AWI) tion measures, it can approve the part of ORV users. The it publish letters without BART. I doubt that I am the to publish these numbers the activity as being within draft plan does not address names. Abusive letters may Candidates' Claims only one of the 400,000 rid- for the public to see and to the scope of the DEIR. the likelihood of either of be rejected or edited. Fre- Richard Combs ers who has written multiple realize that there is no free Friends of Tesla Park these factors. quent letter writers may letters to BART complaining lunch. responded to the DEIR by Livermore about parking. Week after I also want to have board The letter also raised have publication of their let- We have all been inundat- stating that The DEIR does concerns about a scientific ters delayed. Letters should week we read of problems member Ayn Wieskamp to not take into account any of ed recently with campaign with BART and yet commut- look for herself and see how review of reports on usage be submitted by e-mail to flyers for the 7th Senate the issues raised in numer- and the loss of irreplaceable editmail@compuserve. ers continue to put up with much AWI is making off district. Many make extrava- it. Someday those 400,000 the taxpayers for their gen- ous letters sent to the state research and field study com.) gant claims that seem hard to parks. locale. could turn on you BART. eration of the electricity. I verify. For those who seek It is time for big changes - would also want the EBRPD There will be impacts. The letter concludes by Stop EIR Too a little more clarity, I sug- They need to be identi- asking the directors of the Matt Sullivan starting at the top of BART's to continue their appeal of gest a visit to the California the decision to keep the old fied and mitigated now, not departments to use their Pleasanton Secretary of State Campaign management. sometime down the line. authority to make preserva- Altamont Turbines and that It’s good to see that the Finances website, http://cal- AWI cannot afford to replace As for the future, Friends tion of Tesla the policy of the Pleasanton City Council access.ss.ca.gov/Campaign/ Voting Is Uplifting of Tesla Park said the pro- State of California Natural Mary McMahon them with the newer and less majority is having second Candidates/ bird killing turbines. cess needs to be completed. Resources Agency and State thoughts about the 1,300 Look for the 2015 Spe- Livermore However, the group says that Parks Department. unit east Pleasanton de- cial election (State Senate It's me again, the election it is committed to protecting The 45-day public com- velopment they have been 07), and take a look at who nag. On May 19 there will Negative Campaign the land. ORV use will de- ment period ends June 8. supporting for the last two has contributed to the can- be a special election involv- Patty Robins stroy it. They declared they After that, the OHMVR Di- years, and that they will hold didates, Steve Glazer and ing just one vote for State Livermore will be prepared to use every vision will review and con- a meeting in May to discuss Susan Bonilla. Then make Senator.The mail-in ballots Thank you for your edi- sider all comments received putting a stop to it. your choice. torial comments on Steve means including litigation to on the project’s environmen- have arrived and it is not protect the land. Apparently, overwhelm- too late to get one.You may Glazer. I was going to fill tal impacts. If necessary, the ing public opposition is (Editor's note: the web- out my mail in ballot but all Nancy Rodrigue pointed DEIR analysis will be re- have received some election out that the EIR does not forcing the Council to fi- site http://www.election- literature in your home mail. I have in reference informa- vised or expanded to address nally take notice. The reason track.com/ie.html keeps a tion is many, MANY, many even consider other uses comments received during The primary turnout for this oversized postcards only for the land. "The proposed given was the drought, and running list of contributions election in March was dis- the public comment period. while that is certainly a for and against both candi- stating negative information project is not good for Liver- mal.Vote and be thankful, The revised DEIR and all good reason, there are many, dates.) on both Mr. Glazer and Ms. more. It is not good for the responses to comments will many more problems with voting is uplifting. Bonilla. Was this truly their environment. It is not good be incorporated into a final this project. Development voter information plan? for ranchers. It is a selfish EIR (FEIR). BART Parking I was/ am considering in excess of our state man- Ann Reichert Wind Subsidy use of the land." Copies of the DEIR can dates for housing numbers, Robert R. Wood NOT voting since I haven't A letter sent by scientists be found at carnegiegener- Livermore really read much positive on cut-through traffic, school I loved your article about Roseville from UC Berkeley to the alplan.com overcrowding, violating our I have observed for the either individual. the Stoneridge Mall prevent- Is this the future of elec- Urban Growth Boundary, ing BART riders from using past 20 years the desecra- the effects of unsustainable tion of the formally beauti- tion material? From the re- its parking lot. You can't petitive, negative voter "in- sprawl, and a host of other blame the Mall. It was sur- ful green hills of the Al- issues make this project bad tamont Pass with the huge formation" I have received prising that it took this long in the last month, why would for Pleasanton. for the barricades to go up. turbine blades of the least (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) However, to really “stop efficient method for power I vote for either individual? Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala The situation is entirely The only person I'm hap- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell the process” they will need BART's fault. You can't generation. About 2 years Editor: Janet Armantrout py for is my mailman who to stop work on the Envi- have 400,000 riders and ago there was an article The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing ronmental Impact Report as in the Wall Street Journal is enthused to deliver more Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage only provide parking for Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. mail!! It gives their jobs well. If they don’t, they will less than 10% of those rid- that outlined how much the The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up government, the tax payers, more security, he says. and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 be sending a clear message ers and think everything First St., Livermore, CA 94550. There is something posi- that this is just a delaying is okay. Jim Allison gives were subsidizing the wind Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 tive about all this empty tactic. With the EIR com- the standard BART answer power companies to have the during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. same rates as what the coal election mail-a-thon, after Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. plete, the Council can bring that he wasn't aware of the www.independentnews.com the project back in the future and oil powered companies all. The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 - PAGE 5 PAGE 6 - The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015

Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Erediano (pictured) , under Andrew Berg dives back into 3rd base as Kieran the instruction of Vince Aying, competed at The League’s Campbell receives the throw in a Granada Little League West Coast Nationals on April 25, 2015. Aying took 1st game between the Major’s A’s and Royals. Photo - Bill Nale place in the 10-11 year old girls Black Belt sparring division. Erediano took 1st place in the 9 & Under The U15 Phantom Lacrosse team played two out of town Advanced/Black Belt sparring division. games this past weekend. On Saturday, they traveled to Alameda to play the Alameda Attacks. Michael Nowaczyk and Alec Faith each scored three goals. Ryan Patchen played goalie for the first time. The team traveled to Lafayette on Sunday to play the Lamorinda Shocks. Alec Faith made a goal and Michael Nowzczyk had one assist. Max O'Connor had strong faceoffs with two wins. Angus Stewart had three faceoff wins as a long stick middie. CJ Alire, Andrew Choumas, Jaxen McLaren, and Jace Gersten had multiple groundballs to their credit. Andrew Choumas, Jacob Yano, and Ethan Weisbrod had two takeaways each. Ryan Patchen, Harrison Meadows, Matthew Hall, and Greg Short were strong defense and kept Lamorinda offense from scoring more with numerous takeaways and blocked shots. Rachel Brock had a great game against a middie opponent nearly twice her size. First time goalie Wade Matthews had five saves against a powerful and very experienced A level offense. Pictured is Max O'Connor running with the ball and teammate Rachel Brock looking on.

Livermore American Little League AAA Division Rangers' Brandon Von winds up for the pitch.

The Livermore Fusion U8 Talent School program was in full force this past Sunday in San Ramon. In their second ever soccer play date, the Livermore Fusion Pictured are members of the Pleasanton Seahawks Players showed how much progress they have made. swim team. The Livermore Fusion Talent School is in its 3rd year, with over 50 players. The aim of this program is to allow young soccer players to gain more soccer opportunities and professional coaching. Livermore Fusion Soccer Club will be hosting the next U8 play date in the Tri- The Phantom Lacrosse U-11 team was twice victorious this Valley area on Sunday, May 17 that Robertson Park. past weekend. They defeated the Alameda Attack, 9-5, on Saturday. All players did a great job catching and showed an effective passing game. Assists were by James Foley, Jack Hansen and Nick Hall. James Foley and Jack Hansen also showed excellent ground ball efforts. Goals were scored by Kinsey Claudino, Ben Operin, Jared McQuilliam and James Foley. On Sunday, they defeated the LaMoRinda Rays, 10-7. Goals were by Kinsey Claudino, Ben Wojewski, Bodhi English, Ben Operin, Jared McQuilliam and James Foley; assists by Keenan Kheirolomoom, Ben Operin and Jack Hansen. Excellent work by Ben Wojewski boxing out to allow teammate, Keenan Kheirolomoom, to come up with the ground ball. Pictured is defensive player, #5 Chase Parker. West Coast Soccer U10 Warlocks continued their winning streak this spring with a 4-2 win over Fremont Youth Soccer. The team includes (back row left to right), Marc Sorensen, Kyler Wallace, Daniel Ramirez, Jeremy Miller, Kevin Kovacs, Owen Gervase, Jordan Tran, (front row left to right) Zach Valenzuela, Louden Philbrick, Anthony Blake, Raul Olmos and Salvador Ramirez. The Warlocks are coached by Stuart Rafferty.

Morrissey, Emma Reddy 4/21 - Yankees 11, Rangers 21: VEP Healthcare 16, LogoBoss The Rangers were on fire against the 6: Cynthia Arriaga allowed only one- Yankees, scoring a season-high 21 runs run while pitching the final innings, in 5 innings. There were 32 hits in 43 at Britney Aguilar made several plays bats, and all Rangers' players were able in the field and Angelina Padua went to contribute to that total. Dylan Boyd, 3-for-3 as VEP Healthcare claimed Erik Schock, Noah Blake, and Jayden victory. LogoBoss standouts included Pimental all went 4 for 4, racking up Jocelyn Mitchell who made two plays 13 RBI's and scoring 9 runs combined. West Coast U9G Krush get 2 big wins over the weekend in the field, Sage Smith who performed Rangers' Star of the Game: Jayden great behind the plate, and Genevieve Pimental Yankees came out swinging to move to the top of the Spring League Gold Division. who struck-out two batters in her first against the Rangers, but came up short The West Coast Wildfire U15G team has beat out a ever game at Pitcher. Top Players: in the end. Bottom of the line up for number of Northern California’s top competitive soccer tions' McKenna Charbonneau and Handles Gastropub - Tanaya Barrett, VEP Healthcare - Britney Aguilar, the Yankees came up strong getting 4 Emily Hughes had amazing team Kelly Maggiora, Keri Maggiora Cynthia Arriaga, Angelina Padua; hits from Luke Creeden and Amaya teams to advance into the Elite 8. The girls now play work with Mckenna as pitcher and Handles Gastropub vs. Active LogoBoss - Jocelyn Mitchell, Sage Baca with strong defense by Chrissy Emily catching, getting at least one Family: Excellent pitching by Adri- Smith, Genevieve Taylor Creeden. Yankees' Star of the Game: the #1 team Northern California for a chance to advance player out. Other strong players from anna Avelar, RBI double by Sahara Doctors Giving Back 9, VEP Luke Creeden to the semi-finals. Pictured is center defender Chloe Association Management Solutions Seiferth Healthcare 7: VEP Healthcare pitcher, 4/25 - Rangers 19, Cardinals 4: were Lydia Frey, Ashley Srouji and Handles Gastropub vs. Gourmet Lacy Becker, was dominant allowing In their 6 games since Spring Break, Brickwedel heading a ball out of the back field. Rowan Tuite who all made nice hits Works: Awesome pitching by Kelly just one run over the first three innings the Rangers' bats have been on fire and runs. Landmark Aviation’s Nora Maggiora Smash hit by Gianna Ma- as Doctors Giving Back fell behind outscoring their opponents during that Sofia Legaspi, Kyla McCarthy, Nora Reak was a strong solid pitcher, with sinter early. Despite great defensive play time 91-31. They continued their domi- Pleasanton Girls Softball Reak; Kids and Teens World - Keira a great play to home getting a player 10-under Teal: Pleasanton Police by Angelina Padua and a double by nating ways on Saturday against the Pleasanton Girls Softball League Lee, Zoe Shuga, Jueliah Valenzuela out. Landmark Aviation's Sara Miller, Officers Association 6, Tim McGuire Maci Briggs in the late innings for Cardinals with exceptional defensive results: Association Management Solu- Samantha Friday, and Katie Osborn Realtor 5: Aubrey Tran from Tim Mc- VEP Healthcare, Sarah Nekrawesh, plays and several outstanding batting 6-under: Larry Damaser State tions vs. Amador Valley Optometric: were all excellent hitters. Top Players: Guire Realtor and Sofia Skinner from Cordelia Stewart, and Calli Turns all performances at the plate. Rangers' Farm vs. Skyhawks: Caitlyn Ramirez This was another great game with Landmark Aviation - Samantha Friday, Pleasanton Police Officers Association helped lead Doctors Giving Back to Dylan Boyd was 5 for 5 with a double and Amelia Umentum led Larry amazing hitters, basemen, and pitchers Sara Miller, Nora Reak; Association pitched a scoreless first inning. In the victory. Top Players - VEP Healthcare and 4 runs scored and Jayden Pimental Damaser State Farm with 3 for 3 hits on both teams. Stand out players in this Management Solutions - McKenna second inning, Zoe Homan pitched - Lacy Becker, Maci Briggs, Angelina was 4 for 4 with a double and 5 RBI's. off coach pitch. The entire team con- game include Association Manage- Charbonneau, Addison Cummings, well and made a good play throwing a Padua; Doctors Giving Back - Sahar Leadoff hitter, Rangers' Henry Gilette tributed to great fielding plays against ment Solutions’ Rowan Tuite, who was Emily Hughes runner out at first. Chloe Yeagly made Nekrawesh, Cordelia Stewart, Calli was 4 for 5 with a double, and Devin a hard hitting opponent. a star hitter in each inning and skilled 8-Under: Gourmet Works vs. a good play at shortstop throwing out a Turns Ingersoll was 4 for 5 with 2 doubles, 4 7-under: Landmark Aviation at 1st base, McKenna Charbonneau Pleasanton Police Officers Associa- runner to first base. Tyli Tam for Tim San Jose Boiler Works 19, Scott runs scored, and 4 RBI's. Rangers' Star vs. Eddie Papas: Landmark Aviation who both hit and pitched like a pro, tion: Caydence Likeness paced the of- McGuire Realtor had a solid hit scoring McElroy DDS 7: In a hard fought of the Game: Henry Gilette team skills are growing by leaps and and Ashley Mantha, who was also a fense for Gourmet Works going 2-2 at Katie Heilin from third base. Maggie game, Scott McElroy DDS’ Hailey 4/25 - A Reds 6, Angels 8: The bounds throughout this softball season. strong consistent hitter and outfielder. the plate and scoring 2 runs, she also McCleilan for Pleasanton Police Of- Verstrepen had a great hit, Alexan- Reds lost a heartbreaker to a tough Representing Landmark Aviation; Amador Valley Optometric’s stand showed off her heater on the mound. ficers Association knocked in Kay dra McMillin made an outstanding Angels team. The Reds did their best Sara Miller, Ava Higgins, and Nora out players include: Colie Armstrong, Grace Schmitt flashed her leather at Van from third. In the third and fourth defensive play, and Rylee Galletti to keep the game within reach by Reak scored two runs a piece, while who was an amazing hitter and solid third base getting 3 big outs. Sahanna inning, Pleasanton Police Officers pitched 2 intense innings. San Jose playing some really good D and put- Maya China used her incredible pitcher, Jaylah Avalos, who hit like a Garg had 2 big hits and 1RBI to power Association added 3 more runs while Boiler Works’ Morgan Barrowcliff ting together a 3-run 6th inning rally, speed on the bases to help us score champion, and Anna Taylor who both the offense. Audrey Piumanta pitched Tim McGuire Realtor added 1 run. had a leadoff double and scored 3 but they fell short of sending it into an important run in the final inning. hit and performed well as catcher. well for the visitors and Katherine Chloe Yeagly pitched well to Aubrey times, Emily Sanchez scored by extra innings by a couple runs. Reds' Ava Higgins, Nora Reak, Kaia Henry, Other notable players were Associa- Foster made the big out at 3b to lead Tran but Aubrey was able to hit 2 run stealing home, and Audrey Simmons Ashton Marr and Ronnie Gomez Jr. and Lena Clark each grabbed a RBI, tion Management Solutions’ Ashley the visitors. Top Players: Gourmet HR over the right field to score Maura hit the ball deep into the outfield. Top were each 3 for 3 with an RBI, but It while Sofia Legaspi grabbed herself a Srouji, Juliette Nudelman, Lydia Frey, Works - Sohanna Garg, Caydence Wiley. After the HR, Chloe retired Players: Scott McElroy DDS - Rylee was Aaron Cahilig who did the most pair of RBIs. Landmark Aviation was and Eunoo Cho, and Amador Valley Likeness, Grace Schmitt; Pleasanton the final 3 batters. Top Players: Tim Galletti, Alexandra McMillin, Hailey damage with his 3 for 3 performance strong on defense as well. Kaia Henry Optometric's Tracy, Kaylee Rocha, Police Officers Association - Katherine McGuire Realtor - Zoe Homan, Tyli Verstrepen; San Jose Boiler Works - which included a double and 2 RBIs. snatched up two outs, Samantha Friday and Ellie Novitske. Top Players: Foster, Audrey Piumanta Tam, Aubrey Tran; Pleasanton Police Morgan Barrowcliff, Emily Sanchez, Reds' Star of the Game: Aaron Cahilig played a solid 3rd base, and Maya Association Management Solutions Gourmet Works vs. Active Family: Officers Association - Maggie Mc- Audrey Simmons 4/25 - Athletics 11, Yankees 16: China made a heads up play to Ava - McKenna Charbonneau, Ashley Caydence Likeness went 2-2 with a Cleilan, Sofia Skinner, Chloe Yeagly Yankees came back strong after a at home plate. Eddie Papas had some Mantha, Rowan Tuite; Amador Valley RBI and a run scored from the leadoff Middle School Teal: San Jose tough loss with hot bats led by Vincent huge hits to keep Landmark Aviation Optometric - Colie Armstrong, Jaylah spot, she also made some highlight Boiler Works 11, Scott McElroy DDS Betonio who hit the Yankees' first on its toes. Trinity Lewis was kept Avalos, Anna Taylor reel plays at SS and at Pitcher to get 3: For the visiting team, Scott McElroy Livermore American LL home run of the year, followed by a busy at shortstop with Eddie Papas Association Management Solu- some big outs. McKenna Tuite showed DDS, Emma Crabb pitched the entire Livermore American Little multi-hit game by Carter MacIntosh firing hit after hit. Mia Westmoreland tions vs. Amador Valley Optometric: off her wheels running the bases and game, Maddy Rovira had some nice League results: and Joseph Li. Benjamyn Marr stalled from Eddie Papas made her debut This was an action packed game with sliding on some close plays to score. hits, and Olivia Caponigro along with T-Ball: 4/18 - Storm vs River Cats: the A's comeback by catching a pop as pitcher. She was lights out. Ava great teamwork in the outfield by Jaela Laxague played some good some hits, did a great job at catcher. For The Storm played a great game against fly and throwing out a runner at first. Navarette was practically unstoppable Association Management Solutions’ defense all over the field. Active Fam- San Jose Boiler Works, Ellie McElroy The Rivercats. Patrick Slavik was Yankees' Star of the Game: Vincent for Eddie Papas. She racked up a total Stella Short who got a player out on ily was led by the hard hitting duo of recorded a number of strike outs, awarded a game ball for his excellent Betonio. Despite rallies in the 4th of four outs to help her team play an 2nd in the first inning, and Eunoo Cho Taylor Oxe and "Syd the Kid" Sydney Shaylin Donovan fielded a hard hit defense while playing pitcher. Slavik and 5th inning, the A's just couldn't impenetrable defense. Top Players: and Addison Cummings who proved to Costello. They both hit and defended grounder for an out at 1st, and Carlissa fielded the ball and threw for outs at catch them. Special mention goes to Landmark Aviation - Ava Higgins, be strong pitchers. Some great pitch- well to lead their team. Top Players: Bass scored 2 runs. Top Players: San first base numerous times and he also Athletics' Ryan Ong for excellent play Sara Miller, Nora Reak; Eddie Papas ing came from both Amador Valley Gourmet Works - Caydence Likeness, Jose Boiler Works - Carlissa Bass, had three big hits during the game. in addition the Stars of the game: Lane - Ava Dornseif, Ava Navarette, Mia Optometric’s Ellie Novitske & Luci- Jaela Laxague, Mckenna Tuite; Active Shaylin Donovan, Ellie McElroy; Scott Aidan McEneany also got a game and Shaun. Athletics' Star of the Game: Westmoreland ana Hoenninger, and strong catching Family - Sydney Costello, Taylor Oxe McElroy DDS - Olivia Caponigro, ball for doing an amazing job while Lane Ivy and Shaunerson Roberts Landmark Aviation vs. Kids and from Skyler Scholz. Some excellent Pleasanton Police Officers Asso- Emma Crabb, Maddy Rovira playing defense at first base where AA Division: 4/23 - Yankees 8, Teens World: Landmark Aviation hitters in this game were Amador ciation vs. Handles Gastropub: Alyson Dietz & Watson 9, Doctors Giving he consistently fielded the ball and Angels 7: The Yankees squeaked out a came out playing a tough defense Valley Optometric’s Ellie Novitske Schaefer pushed in the first run of the Back 3: The visiting Doctors Giving tagged first base, getting two runners win against a determined Angel team. against Kids and Teens World. Kyla & Luciana Hoenninger, and Associa- game with a double RBI in the bottom Back turned a nice double play, led by out in the first inning. Aidan also had Luther Hart, Zach Peeso, and Rylan McCarthy made a heads up play to get tion Management Solutions’ Juliette of the first. Pitcher Annalise DeMange Jordan Lederer's nice catch and throw a strong hit to center field. Sullivan were the pitchers of record an unassisted out at 3rd base. Their bats Nudelman, Ashley Mantha, & Emily snagged a hard hit to the mound and to first. Kealy Morrissey caught a nice A Division: 4/20 - Athletics 0, for the Yankees. Zach, who was the were hot as well. Sofia Legaspi and Hughes. Top Players: Amador Valley threw to catcher Emily Bull to get game, toughing it out through injury, Reds 12: The Reds were in a hitting star of the previous game against the Maya China both scored some much Optometric - Luciana Hoenninger, El- the third out in the bottom of the first. while Emma Reddy was a real threat funk early on in the game, scoring only Cardinals, put up another stellar pitch- needed runs to keep their team in the lie Novitske, Skyler Short; Association Zoe Wagner hit a nice line drive past on the base paths. For the home Dietz 2 runs in 3 innings against the A's. ing performance in relief of Luther game. Nora Reak hit in two RBIs, Management Solutions - Eunoo Cho, shortstop in the top of the third. Tanaya & Watson crew, Valerie McKeever However, they turned things around Hart who himself only allowed two while Kyla McCarthy came through Juliette Nudelman, Stella Short Barrett recorded multiple outs at first started and pitched three outsatnding in the 4th and 5th, hammering out 13 runs. Yankees' Jaden Vassallo, Rylan with a clutch RBI to end the game. Landmark Aviation vs. Associa- and while pitching in the top of the innings, while Andrea Harding also hits and pushing across 10 runs. Joshua Sullivan, and Sam Rosa all came up Their opponents, Kids and Teens tion Management Solutions: Associa- third. Kelly Maggiora scored two runs had a nice catch-and-throw double Armstrong, Amelie Hart, and Mike big on offense each getting two hits on World, put on a fantastic show. Zoe tion Management Solutions’ Addison with a double in the top of the third. play. Darina Wolfe made a nice catch Carlevato all helped drive in 3 runs with the day and recording 4 RBI combined. Shuga played an outstanding first base Cummings gave it her all as the first Keri Maggiora made many great outs to close out a hard-charging late rally a nice display of hitting in the 4th, and Jaden Vassallo, the Yankee catcher and her teammates, Jueliah Valenzuela pitcher, and later in the game as catcher. at first. Top Players: Pleasanton Police by the visitors. Top Players: Dietz Alex Michail got the scoring going in during the first three innings, recorded and Keira Lee were on fire at the plate. Addison also slammed two awesome Officers Association - Annalise De- & Watson - Andrea Harding, Valerie the 5th with a well-placed hit that began a rare put out at 2nd on an attempted Top Players: Landmark Aviation - hits. Association Management Solu- Mange. Alyson Schaefer, Zoe Wagner; McKeever, Darina Wolfe; Doctors a 6-consecutive-hit inning for the Reds. steal. Jaden's outstanding performance Giving Back - Jordan Lederer, Kealy Reds' Star of the Game: Mike Carlevato at catcher led to him getting one of The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 - PAGE 7

two game balls . The play of the game hit. Melodies Brassart hit a clutch bases gington got a hit and did a great job came during the last at bat when, with loaded double for two RBI's and had pitching. Final score Red Sox 9 and runners on second and third and down a single. Skylee Harris and Danielle Diamondbacks 6. by two, Angel batter Hayden made Hanley each went 2-2. Jessica Barger Majors: Cardinals vs. Yankees: solid contact sending a line drive into and Alexis Tanner also contributed hits. right field. With the tying run heading Jacob K went 1-3 and hit a home run, Orange Crush vs. Diamond Divas: sparking the Cardinals to a 6-2 victory home, right fielder Jaden Vassallo once The game was shortened because of again came up big throwing directly in six innings over the Yankees on to catcher Joshua Ramon who cleanly time, but the Orange Crush played well, Saturday at Max Baer one. He hom- scoring four runs. Delilah Vanderbeek made the catch and tag out at the plate ered in the sixth inning. The Yankees for the third out, sealed the victory for crushed a three run homer to deep left field and had a single. Brianna Berstein couldn't get anything going as long as the Yankees and in the process secured Austin M was pitching. Austin held a rare second game ball for himself. had a hit for an RBI and threw out a In a true sign of team camaraderie, runner as pitcher. Sarah Deplitch was the Yankees hitless over two innings, all the Yankee players swarmed Josh 2-2. Melodies Brassart, Skylee Harris, allowed no earned runs, walked two at home plate and celebrated the final Alexis Tanner, Jessica Barger, and and struck out six. The Cardinals never play and tough fought victory against a Danielle Hanley all contributed hits. trailed after scoring two runs in the very formidable Angel team. Yankees' first on a groundout by Jacob and an Stars of the Game: Jaden Vassallo and RBI single by Austin. The Cardinals Joshua Ramon AAA Division: 4/22 - Giants 13, Granada Little League brought home two runs in the fifth in- Rangers 10: Rangers' Brandon Von Granada Little League results: ning, and matched that run total in the skillfully pitched five innings, only giv- T-Ball: Royals vs. Rockies: sixth. In the fifth, theCardinals scored ing away one walk in 74 pitches. The Coach pitch has started and the boys on a two-run error, with Ashton R and Rangers led for most of the game and are really doing well. Elijah Radack Gabriel E coming home. The Cardinals fought hard until the end. In addition recorded an out Myles Rosales got a piled on two more runs in the top of to presentation of a game ball to Von, hit without the tee and Angela Gates the sixth. Jacob started the inning with Owen Omweg was given a game ball for excellent catches behind the plate. got more than one hit. Other players a solo home run. That was followed Rangers' Star of the Game: Brandon include, Levi Ruppert, Jacob Gates, up by Gabriel's single, plating Eric Von and Owen Omweg Brayden Costa, Caden Teczon, Ethan H. After pushing across two runs in 4/25 - Rangers 4, Giants 11: After Rago, Jesse Hunziker, Jude Kowal and the bottom of the sixth, the Yankees a strong leading start, the Rangers lost Rylan Boricchio. faced just a 6-2 deficit. A groundout Photo - Doug Jorgensen to the Giants. Ranger's Tyler Orth and Red Sox vs. A's: Dylan Alcalde and by Calvin S and an error set off the The Livermore High School varsity baseball team defeated Foothill High 5 to 3 in an Jack Prusso each received game balls Aiden Elward made great defensive Yankees' rally. for good effort at pitching. EBAL game last week. Intermediate Division: 4/18 plays out in the field and allowed no Giants vs. Rangers: Antonio R - LALL Intermediate Blue 11, San balls to pass them. The third inning powered the Giants at the plate and Ramon Intermediate 2: LALL Blue brought surprise to the fans when on the bump Saturday, willing the Gi- for the inning’s fifth RBI. The game Far Western Championships meet Sectional Cut, 200 IM 7th, 100 Free got fired up early, scoring 3 runs the Red Sox went to bat for the first ants to a 5-2 victory over the Rangers. went down to the final inning. With the held in Moraga, April 9-12. Many 4th, 500 Free 5th, 50 Free 9th, 200 Fly in the top of the 1st due to hard hit time without the Tee. Great hits were Antonio got on base two times in the Rangers trailing, Enzo singled to lead new time standards were met and best 4th. Nicholas Skinner – 500 Free 10th. doubles by Adam Chapman and Zach made by all with the big hitters Luca game for the Giants. He also drove in off. Trevor tripled scoring Enzo for the times achieved. Ben Sproul – 2 Best Times. tying run. Then, Cody drove home the Relays: 400 Medley Relay of Neal. LALL Blue pitcher Joe Orluck Annicchero and the Martin Kids, one runner. He singled in the second 10 and Under Girls: Aven Lee – 2 was masterful, throwing almost a winning run with a single. Mattias Blanco, Bolan Li, Tyler Lu, Ryder and Mia. inning. Antonio pitched lights out for Best times, Sydney Lu- 100 fly 2nd complete game with a season high 9 A's vs. Rangers: For the A's, place, 100 breast 4th place, 50 bk 6th and Calvin David, 5th place. 400 strike-outs. Joe and LALL Blue kept A Division: Cardinals vs. Giants: the Giants. The Rangers managed just Makana hit a hard drive to right field Free Relay of Tyler Lu, Calvin David, two hits off of the Giants' pitcher, who place, 50 breast 4th place, 100 IM San Ramon off the scoreboard until the (Wed) Playing the full 90 minutes for a single, stole 2nd, and ran home 6th place, 50 fly 3rd place. Christina Nicholas Skinner and Calvin Chui, 3rd bottom of the 4th when Vishal Moola and only completing 3 innings, both allowed one earned run, walked two on a teammate's hit. As pitcher, John Tsai – 100 breast 9th place. Crystal place. 200 Medley Relay of Mattias skillfully worked his way around the teams played possibly their best game and struck out one during his four Maloney threw to 1st for an out at the Wang 3 best times. Blanco, Brian Li, Tyler Lu and Calvin bases, beating out a tag at third, and this year, ending the game in a tie. innings of work. Despite the loss, the top of the 5th and struck out 2 batters Relays: The 200 free relay of Aven David, 4th place. 800 Free Relay of in the 6th. Aiden Bessolo sent a hit to Tyler Lu, Calvin David, Calvin Chui scoring on a passed ball. San Ramon 1st:Kyler Hutton(P) faced 8 batters, Rangers' Nicholas L dominated the Lee, Crystal Wang, Christina Tsai and 1 also benefited from strong pitching centerfield that brought in 2 runs. In and Nicholas Skinner, 3rd place. striking out 2, with an inning-ending Giants' batters, giving up three runs Sydney Lu 2nd place. The 200 Medley by Hudson Dummer whose off-speed a back and forth game, the Rangers Relay of Aven Lee, Christina Tsai, pitch fooled a number of LALL Blue play by Lane Curtin(SS) to Austin and striking out five. Nicholas had got things started in the first. Cody two extra-base hits for the Rangers. Sydney Lu, and Crystal Wang 1st place. hitters and earned him 6 strike-outs. Kralj(1B). 2nd:Zachary Lindstrom(P) Terpstra, Luke Mifsud, and Trevor 10 and Under Boys: Jordan Lee West Coast Soccer LALL Blue added insurance runs in had a scoreless inning facing 5 bat- He doubled in the fourth and sixth Straume each singled giving the Rang- – 3 best times the 5th inning due to powerful hitting innings. The Giants stayed on top ers a 1-0 lead. Sam Milochik added an The West Coast Wildfire U15 ters. 3rd:Robert Hansen(P), received 11-12 Girls: Mackenzie Lee – 50 girls battled through Norcal State by Nathan Jones and Adam Chapman. the game ball, throwing 20 pitches to until the final out after taking the lead RBI in the second. The Rangers took back 1st place, 100 free 8th place, 200 the lead in the third. Cody led off with Cup preliminary seeding, the quali- LALL Blue then sealed the win in six batters, striking out 2. Top hitters: in the second, scoring two runs on an back 8th place, 100 back 2nd place, 50 the bottom of the 7th due to fantastic a ground ball, beating the throw for a fier, and a knockout phase to make Austin Kralj, 2-2, double, 3 RBIs; RBI single by Antonio. The Giants free 1st place. Stephanie Shao – 100 into the prestigious “Elite 8." The defense by Eli Nuddleman who made single. After an out, Enzo Battaglia fly 10th place, 50 fly 10th place, 200 a great catch of a fly ball in centerfield, Anthony Ponce, 2-2, 2 doubles; Kyler survived the Rangers' surge and put singled, putting runners on the corners. Elite 8 represent the best of the best up one run of their own in the fourth. fly 2nd place. Gwyneth Wong – 100 in Northern California with many of then quickly threw the ball in to double Hutton, 1-2, RBI. Trevor then smashed a stand-up double fly 9th place, 50 fly 7th place, 100 off the runner at first. Final score at Cardinals vs. Rangers: (Sat) The The Giants scored on a passed ball. scoring both Cody and Enzo and ad- the teams nationally ranked. IM 5th place. Wildfire’s road to the Elite 8 started the end of seven innings - LALL Blue Cardinals' pitchers, Anthony Ponce The Giants piled on two more runs in vancing to third on the throw home. Relays: 400 Medley Relay of 11, San Ramon 2. Seph Freitas kept the rally going with in September of 2014. They beat out and Lane Curtin, saw the most ac- the bottom of the fifth. A passed ball Mackenzie Lee, Gwyneth Wong, teams from across Northern California LALL Intermediate Gold took on scored Stephen G to start the scoring a single for an RBI. Jack Eaton joined Stephanie Shao, and Olivia Kim 4th Pleasanton in a double header. Gold tion, facing 13 batters and retiring 6. in with another single, putting runners including Mustang, California Odys- Defense got a piece of the action in in the inning. One run in the top of place. 200 Medley Relay of Mackenzie sey, Clovis Crossfire, and Walnut won game 2, 7 to 3: The game started on first and second. Dylan Garcia then Lee, Gwyneth Wong, Stephanie Shao, and ended with accurate pitching from the 3rd inning with a photo-finish play the sixth helped the Rangers close smacked a grounder right up the middle Creek. In the quarterfinals, Wildfire their deficit to 5-2. An RBI double by and Olivia Kim 3rd place. 200 Free easily handed Fresno Chaos a 6 – 0 Blaze Hill, Tyler Morano and JJ Knight by Parker Larrabee(2B), who received for a double and an RBI. Quinn Wetzel Relay of Mackenzie Lee, Gwyneth who came in to seal the deal in the 7th the game ball for his determination to Nicholas sparked the Rangers' rally. followed, streaking a ground ball down shutout defeat. Wong, Stephanie Shao, and Sophia Next up for the Wildfire will be inning. With runners on 2nd and 3rd stick with the play and his on-target The Giants closed the game out when the third base line for a single and a Xing 5th place. and 2 outs Carson Mohler with his final RBI, ending the inning due to the a very competitive match against throw to Anthony Ponce(1B) for a Colton T got Alexander C to strike out. 11-12 Boys: Jaewoo Kim – 500 Northern California’s #1 ranked, Santa FAST bat and power behind the swing A’s vs. Royals: The Royals beat 5-run rule. In the fourth, DJ Santiago free 7th place, Lleyton Plattel – 1650 jacked one to the fence bringing in 2 called out. 4th inning action: Lane was hit on his helmet by a pitch, but Clara Sporting. Team Wildfire has Curtin(P) to Anthony Ponce(1B) who A's on Saturday 10-0 at GLL Field two free 1st place, 1000 free 1st place, 100 battled Sporting in the past and has runs for the Gold . Other RBI holders recovered to steal second and third. free 7th place, 200 back 9th place, 500 were JJ Knight, Cole Gibson, and had a diving stretch for an unbelievable in five innings. The Royals scored four He was knocked-in on a ground ball always come up a goal or two short. runs in the fourth on a two-run single free 4th place, 200 fly 3rd place. Alex The West Coast Wildfire U15G play Blaze Hill. The Gold team also had catch for another well-deserved called by Beckett Kohn. In the sixth, Dylan Ren – 200 back 7th place, 500 free 9th great defensive plays from Matthew out. Top hitters: Zachary Lindstrom, by Samuel M, a single by Mateo W, displayed excellent base-running, in both Norcal Premier’s National Pre- place, 400 IM 8th place. mier League and CYSA’s California Hagan on third to Dylan Beatty on 2-2, double, 2RBIs; Anthony Ponce, and a steal of home by Mateo. Samuel speeding to first for a single. After steal- Relays: 400 Free Relay of Lleyton 1st. A Spectacular Outfield play was ing two bases, he was driven home by Regional League. 2-2, RBI; Lane Curtin, 1-2, RBI; racked up three RBIs on three hits for Plattel, Alex Ren, Jaewoo Kim, and West Coast U9G Krush played made by Carson Mohler in Centerfield the Royals. Mateo shut down A's while Quinn who duplicated Dylan’s hustle Bryson Huey 5th place. reaching back to catch a huge pop fly (Pool player-Giants) J. Wilder, 1-2, and two stolen bases. Defensively, 2 tough games against the top 2 teams double, 2RBIs. he was on the bump. A's managed 13-14 Girls: Elizabeth Balicanta in the NorCal U9 Spring League Gold at the fence line, JJ Knight also made Cody turned a beautiful double play – 2 Best Times, Caroline Eckel – 100 2 awesome catches in centerfield. AA Division: Diamondbacks just one hit off of W, who allowed no in the second inning, catching a line- Division. back 9th place, Daniella Hawkins – 500 The first match on Saturday after- vs. Rockies: Great game between earned runs, walked two and struck drive back to him as he pitched, and Free 4th place. Miranda Heckman – the AA Diamondbacks and Rockies. out six during his five innings of work. doubling off the runner at second. noon pitted Krush against Livermore 500/1000/1650 Free 1st place – New Fusion Maroon. Krush played tough Diamondbacks' Cole Camilleri did The Royals tacked on another three Trevor shut the A’s powerful offense Winter Junior National Cuts for all Livermore Girls down in the final three innings, tossing on defense limiting the number of a great job pitching and hit a double. runs in the third. A error scored Mike three events, 200 Free 4th place, 200 shots Fusion could take. On offense three straight innings of shut-out ball IM 7th place, 400 IM 2nd place. Ma- Softball Mason Sprague hit a triple up the C and Samuel to start the scoring in with nine strike-outs, including three they pushed hard against the physical Livermore Girls Softball Associa- third base line, Jackson Allen played the inning. That was followed up by rissa Lawrence – 3 best times, Grace Fusion team ultimately netting 2 goals, straight in the final inning. Nimmo – 1 best time, Claire Suen – 100 tion results: some solid defense and Joseph Sosa Mathieu R's single, plating Hunter H. A Division: Red Sox vs. Rockies: 1 from Ciella Seals and another from Orange Crush vs. Blue Streak: free 8th place, 200 back 10th place. Nadia Sherman. The Krush defense did a great job pitching one of his first The Red Sox offense was on point all Emma Valentine – 3 Best Times. It was an offensive onslaught by the games. Final score, Diamondbacks 10 game. Owen Niblack hit hard line was strong as usual anchored by Ari- Orange Crush, who scored 10 runs. Relays: 200 Free Relay of Caroline ana Butler, Alana Albarran and Kira and Rockies 6. Livermore National LL drives in each at bat while Oliver Eckel, Clair Suen, Daniella Hawkins Joely Wolf had perhaps her best game Holmes hit three laser beam doubles Korsak. Both Madylin Harrell and of the year with a line drive for an Diamondbacks vs. Red Sox: Livermore National Little League and Miranda Heckman 2nd place. 400 Jillian Barth turned in clean sheets as results: past the Rockies' outfield. For the Free Relay of Claire Suen, Daniella RBI, three great defensive plays, and Diamondbacks and Red Sox played Rockies, Jackson Perotti had a big out their goalkeeping kept Fusion from an exciting game on Saturday. Dia- Majors: LNLL Pirates 15, LNLL Hawkins, Caroline Eckel and Miranda scoring. Krush came out victorious two strike outs as pitcher. Delilah in the 2nd inning and Jordan Aldape Heckman 1st place. 800 Free Relay of mondbacks' Lucas Kirby made a great A’s 11: For the A's: Thomas McKnight caught two fly balls for outs in the 4th winning 2-0. Vanderbeek continued her strong hit- pitched 3 solid innings. Julian Quigley Miranda Heckman, Daniella Hawkins, ting with a three run homer and a single. catch on the pitching mound for an out and 6th. On offense, Cooper Cox drove Sunday morning brought another had a great day at the plate including Caroline Eckel and Claire Suen 3rd tough team for Krush to face in ELITE She also made a nice play and had a early in the game, Jackson Allen got in a run with a strong single in the 2nd place, 200 Medley Relay of Miranda a two run double. Jake Hutchinson inning and in the 3rd Michael Griego Soccer Storm. The girls came out run- strike out at pitcher. Sarah Deplitch a big RBI to tie the game at 3-3 and played great defense at short. For the Heckman, Grace Nimmo, Caroline ning hard and were able to keep the had another great performance with Arjun Saroay also got a big hit and an hit a line drive down the 3rd baseline Eckel and Claire Suen 6th place. New Pirates: Gino Barbalinardo had a great for a double. ball in the offensive zone for most of two hits, including a double for two RBI. Red Sox's Chase Nadeau had a day at the plate hitting a single and a PLS Team Record the game. Krush jumped on the board A’s vs Yankees: Both the A’s and 13-14 Boys: Calvin Chui – 1650 RBI's. Brianna Berstein hit a screaming couple of great hits and while playing double bringing in 3 RBI's. Anthony Yankees had stunning pop fly catches first then never looked back. Goals triple for two RBI's and had another first base recorded two outs. Ben Wig- Molleson had two impressive hits bat- Free 9th, 200 fly 8th. Calvin David were scored by Ciella, Madylin and from several players during the game. – 1650 Free 4th, 1000 Free 4th, 500 ting in 2 runs. Nate Hernandez showed For the A’s Ayden Silva exhibited Nadia while Hailey Garvin recorded his speed when he stole home. Free7th. Tyler Lu – 200 Free 3rd 2 assists. Goalkeepers Hailey Brackett great hitting with a single and RBI to New Sectional Cut, 100 fly 4th New LNLL Pirates 11, LALL Giants help his team. Chase Johnson went 5 10: For the Pirates, Ty Clappin was for 5 at bat hitting a nice drive down (continued on page 8) the star of the game pitching 5-1/3 third base getting an RBI to help his innings striking out 14 batters. Ty also team member advance. Both Ayden has a great offensive game going 4 for and Chase played great defensively 4 hitting two triples and two doubles. to helping their team. Jon Lindberg had an impressive day at Rockies vs. Nationals: For the the plate crushing the ball for a single Rockies, Michael Griego and Jordan and a double. Carter Purl smashed the Aldape caught high pop flies in the ball to left center for a 2 run double. 1st and 3rd innings. The entire team Gino Barbalinardo had an impressive performed well offensively. Highlights single and showed his speed when he include consecutive doubles in the 1st stole home. inning by Jacob Smithson and Jordan LNLL Pirates 11, LALL Yankees Aldape and clutch singles by Langston 1: For the Pirates, Riley Scott was MVP Bradley and Orlando Espinoza. Max of the game pitching a complete game Orosco received the game ball for his and hitting a triple and two singles. strong overall effort. For the Nationals, Anthony McCune's bat came alive it was a good day on offense. Jordan when he crushed the ball to left field Andrews had a big hit and beat the tag bringing in 3 runs. Carter Purl had a at first to start the 2nd inning and late great day at the plate bringing in 3 in the game Nicolas Baxter hit a line RBI's. Ryan McKinzie had a smiling drive down the 3rd base line to bring in Fire is just one of the obstacles on the course. RBI single and skillfully got out of a run. On defense Jacob Talley showed an intense pickle. Michael Ayler got a determination chasing down a ground solid base hit up the middle and a walk. ball to tag the runner out at 3rd. AAA Division: Giants 5, A’s 6; T-Ball: Dodgers vs. Pirates: Dodg- Rugged Maniac Competition For the Giants, Louis Wright started the ers and Pirates continue to impress the game, pitched well and had two hits to crowds with hitting off of a pitcher. help his cause. Christian Cordero made Imani Prior wowed the crowd by Coming to the Fairgrounds a spectacular diving catch in left field. bringing in three runs at the end of the Danilo Jackson had a good defensive second inning and eluded the catcher Rugged Maniac will year,” says Rob Dickens, game behind the plate and some great by running around him to tag home at bats. The A’s played another amazing base. Dane Pappas hit one double and bring crazy obstacles, a wild chief operating officer of game where pitching and batting made two singles offensively, while defen- festival, and thousands of Rugged Maniac (@Rugged- the difference in securing the victory. sively covering many spots to keep Thomas Schnapps pitched 5 innings the Pirates at bay. Oliver O'Bryan hit revelers to Alameda County Maniac). “It's a vibrant area and was relieved by Jake Follis. Kedar solidly from Coach John throughout Fairgrounds in Pleasanton with an adventurous and Petal fielded a grounder down the first baseline in the 6th inning with runners the game, earning four RBIs. on Saturday, May 23rd. active population that loves on 2nd & 3rd for an out which ended the Rugged Maniac's Bay having fun outdoors. We're game earning another win for the A’s. AA Division: Rangers vs. Giants: Pleasanton Seahawks Area event is just one stop on pace to sell over 6,000 The game was close throughout. Grant The Pleasanton Seahawks had in the series that will hit 22 tickets to this year's event, Vonheeder fired up the Rangers' of- outstanding swims at the recent Speedo fense by leading off the first with a other cities across North which is a clear indication walk and a pair of stolen bases. Quinten America in 2015. that Rugged Maniac is be- Wetzel also walked. Enzo Battaglia Rugged Maniac encour- coming an annual tradition knocked in the first run for the Rang- ers. Trevor Straume then hammered a ages people of all ages, in the area.” double to centerfield. Cody Terpstra Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation shapes, and sizes to get Dickens and Rugged Ma- singled for two more RBIs. After DJ Santiago walked and stole second, th off their couches and do niac CEO Brad Scudder Dylan Garcia pounded a double for something fun and physical recently appeared on ABC's two RBIs to end the inning due to the 7 Annual five-run rule. Trevor was outstanding with their weekend. Partici- hit TV show Shark Tank, at shortstop with an amazing snag of pants will tackle twenty-five where they enticed famed a line drive in the first and a second HOOK AND LADDER RUN businessman and billionaire catch in the second which he turned unique and challenging ob- into a double play. Quinn played two stacles spread along a three- Mark Cuban to invest $1.75 great innings as catcher, eyeing down mile off-road course, includ- million in the company. the Giants’ runners before they could Sunday, June 7, 2015 steal. Great defense continued in the ing underground tunnels, “I’m super excited to be fourth with a defensive play by Grant fire jumps, trampolines, and part of the Rugged Maniac at second base. The Rangers’ offense 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN & KIDS ONE-MILE FUN RUN a fifty-foot water slide. team,” said Cuban. “I'm an- had another big burst in the bottom of the inning. DJ singled then stole second Time: 8:00 a.m. 5K and 10K (Check-in: 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.) Tickets, available online ticipating the explosion of and third. Dylan walked. Sam Milochik experiential entertainment notched his second walk of the game. at www.ruggedmaniac.com, With the bases loaded, Luke Mifsud Place: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 are priced at $89 through and very few people execute singled for two RBIs. Jack Eaton, who May 19th. In addition to this as well as Rob and Brad. had singled down the left field line for Benefits: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is an RBI in the second, did it one better in advance online registration, I have every intention of the fourth, doubling down the same line a non-profit 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen participants may also sign helping them grow into a for two RBIs. After a walk by Grant, up at the event the day of force in the industry.” Quinn ended the inning with a single Firefighters, Burn Foundation & Local Charities in the Tri Valley. the race for $100. Students Course: The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved and 50% dirt road and military personnel with valid identification receive a and is stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% $10 discount. paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs The day-long festival, travel through Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat with which is free to attend for spectators, will feature an only one hill on the 10K. No Dogs. array of entertainment in- The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place cluding music, mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, at Wente Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher ribbons, ice cream beer, food, and exhibition and fire prevention material for all kids. booths. Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. “We're excited to be re- Wente Vineyards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase. turning to the Bay Area for the second consecutive Registration & additional info at: www.onyourmarkevents.com PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 PLANNING (continued from page one) recent options under con- for Pleasanton. The drought concerning the eastside plan. sideration by the task force is just one of many issues Former Councilmember looked at 1300 units as the raised by citizens." Matt Sullivan, in a letter potential number of homes. These include the fact to the editor, pointed out Councilmember Kathy that Pleasanton does not that stopping the planning Narum said she agreed with need to zone any additional doesn't prevent the plan the mayor that the process land in order to meet its from proceeding quickly if should stop during the regional housing need al- the drought were to end. The drought. She added that the location (RHNA) numbers. council should also stop the task force, which has been There are sufficient sites environmental review pro- working on the plan for two zoned for housing through cess, Sullivan wrote. years, should be notified. 2022. Asked about the EIR, Councilmember Jerry Other issues raised dur- Thorne said, "Everything is Pentin stated, "When we ing public hearings include on the table for discussion." started the process, we had the belief that the East Pleas- He pointed out that while no idea we would now be anton development would the city has met its RHNA worrying about bringing in increase cut-through traffic, numbers, rezonings and water for health and safety. add to school overcrowding, developments already ap- We should discuss the poten- and violate the urban growth proved will move ahead to tial of stopping." boundary. satisfy past numbers. Councilmember Karla Councilmember Arne Ol- He said he isn't just con- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Brown stated, "Just because son offered no comment. His cerned about the current Volunteers planted trees at Emerald Glen Park as part of Dublin Pride Week April 25, a task force has been work- home is adjacent to the east- drought, but water in the fu- through Saturday, May 2. The theme this year is “Preserve Our Heritage and Grow ing, doesn't mean we have to side planning area, which ture. The difference between Our Future.” proceed. We should be ask- means he cannot take part in this drought and the last one ing if this is the right project discussions or deliberations is population. "Unless the state is willing to include more storage or consider LVPAC options such as desalination, (continued from page one) I don't think we have enough water to sustain growth." 68% this year. LVPAC will $21 at the Bankhead Theater. son said. A plan that would He would like to see water be working to improve their Last year, at the same time, change the configuration of availability included as a attendance further, he added. there was a $62,000 shortfall the lobby/box office area (continued from page 7) ers, the Burn Foundation and other factor in determining RHNA He expects ticket sales and operating losses were would allow for greater day- and Jillian both played well only allow- local charities in the Tri-Valley. numbers. Under the city's to pick up for the 2015-16 at $140,000. Payables were time use. He asked that the ing Storm to sneak 1 goal past. At the Through April 30th, registration growth management, 235 season, which will be an- at $382,000 with $145,000 city to consider a $40,000 end Krush was once again victorious, is $30.00 for the adult 5K or $35.00 defeating Storm 3-1. for the 10K ($20 and $25 respectively permits a year will be issued. nounced on May 27. "I am over 90 days. Currently, commitment to make it hap- After both victories Krush now sits for those 17 and under) and $10.00 for Even if the eastside were to very excited about some of payables are $69,000 with pen. atop the Gold Division leaderboard. the kids’ 1 mile fun run. On May 1st, proceed, the city would not the performances we will be nothing older than 30 days. "It is very important to Through 3 games they have scored 8 5K and 10K registration fees increase goals while only allowing 1. by $10.00 and kids 1 mile fun run by exceed the building permit hosting. I have kept many Next season, more in- invest in the arts for eco- $5.00. Registration closes May 29th, ceiling. of the audience favorites, ternational groups will per- nomic reasons. But I believe or when sold out. Starting time for the Earlier in the council but have also tried to push form. LVPAC will assist it is even more essential as Fusion Soccer 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., followed The Fusion U14 Girls' Maroon by the kids’ 1 mile fun run beginning meeting, Sandra Yamamoto the boundaries and book LCAC with On the Green a keystone for the quality of team from Livermore Fusion Soccer at 9:30a.m. addressed the council. She some acts that will appeal (formerly Tuesday Tunes). life," Kenison declared. Club enjoyed success in the NorCal To keep this event safe and enjoy- pointed out that the east- to a diverse audience," said Work with resident compa- Councilmember Laureen State Cup versus Walnut Creek. The able for all, we need to limit entries to game was played at Las Positas Col- 1,500. Please keep in mind that when side would be the biggest Kenison. nies is underway to develop Turner commented, "It is an lege. It took Fusion just 14 minutes registration reaches 1,500 participants, development in the history In response to request for a comprehensive educa- incredible turn-around. I'm to score with Kamy Farro striking the registration will close. of Pleasanton. "The city is more theatrical productions, tional outreach program. so excited about everything ball into the top right corner from 30 The 5K is a stroller friendly run/ yards out after a great build up from walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road spending $19 million to put LVPAC has booked LA The- Monthly meetings are being you're doing." the team. The remaining minutes of course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved in purple piping (recycled aterworks for a production held with resident compa- Councilmember Steven the first half were dominated by Fusion road. Strollers are not permitted on water) so we can have drink- of Dracula. In addition, Pink nies. They will be promoted Spedowfski observed, "I possession. Just before half time the the 10K course. Both courses travel Fusion girls put together 16 passes, through Sycamore Grove Park. The ing water. Should we give Martini and the Smithereen's in the season brochure. like the idea of optimizing before Nicolette Trucco had a fantastic Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages that water to new residents?" take on the Who's Tommy The Bothwell Arts Center space inside and outside the shot tipped away by the Walnut Creek 12 & under) will take place at Wente she asked. "The plan does are planned. is being integrated into the theater. It will be interesting goal keeper. The second half started Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on at whirlwind pace with Walnut Creek either of the courses or the fun run. not benefit Pleasanton in any Local performers are part Bankhead by presenting to see what you come up setting a fast tempo, closing the Fu- Awards will be given 3 deep in way. Why do we need it?" of the mix. performances there as part with for next year. I hope sion team down and looking to turn each age group (M & F) 12 and under, Kenison continued, of the season. to see the trend continue." over their possession. However, the 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, In an interview after the dominant Livermore team kept its 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Special prizes for meeting, Kelly Cousins of LVPAC is in the planning Kenison continued, there He said it was impressive composure well, creating a few more overall top 3 male and female race stages of a film festival for is a need to find ways to use that Kenison had only been excellent chances without reward. As the newly organized Pleas- winners 5K and 10K run. Top 20 male anton Voters, said that it's next year focused on the the spaces in the theater working for five months. the half went on, Fusion kept the ball and female racers in both 5K and 10K intersection of science and when they are not being used Mayor John Marchand and played out the half without any will receive a “TOP TWENTY’ techni- good that citizens have been real danger. End Score: Livermore cal tee shirt. Special top 3 Firefighter heard. The majority are art. A music festival, expan- for programming in order to said, "Arts are a signature Fusion SC 1 – 0 Walnut Creek. The awards for both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, sion of "ArtWalk to Sum- bring in additional revenue. part of the quality of life Livermore Fusion U14 Girls will play fire prevention materials, and ice cream strongly opposed to the mer Saturdays - Art on the One change, will be the abil- here." Cal Odyssey in the Quarter Finals on will be served to all kids participating. plan, not just because of the May 2nd. The team is coached by Water and refreshments will Green," and two additional ity for the public to view art Director of Coaching Ben Graham. be provided at the end of the race. drought. There are concerns speaker series about the his- exhibits without having to The Fusion U19 Boys’ Maroon Wente Vineyards will have additional about schools, traffic, and competed in their Norcal State Cup food and wine tasting for purchase. tory of the labs and medical purchase a ticket. Tickets group of 16 game against Placer Many of the event sponsors will have sprawl. updates with Stanford are in will be collected upon en- United, the winner to move on to the booths. All participants will receive Cousins said she had an the works. trance to the auditorium of elite top 8 group in Northern Cali- a tee shirt and gift bag. Great raffle issue with the task force fornia. The Fusion team, a National prizes are available to all runners and Improvement in ticketing the theater. Premier League team, was favored additional tickets will be available for itself. Members were se- will include mobile ticket- "I would like the city to to win the match. The Fusion team purchase. The event is family friendly. lected by the city council, ing, the ability to print tick- support us by making the battered the goal in the first half, but On line registration can be filled out at Placer did not concede. Determined http://www.active.com/livermore-ca/ so decisions often reflect the ets at home and automated Bankhead lobby the center to make it a fight till the end, Placer running/distance-running-races/7th- council's stand on develop- pre and post show emails. of cultural life during the held their own against the strong Fu- annual-hook-and-ladder-run-2015 ment. The consultant is paid Discussions are underway day. We would be open from sion offense. At halftime, the game Event website: www.onyour- remained 0-0. About 15 minutes markevents.com . by the developer. with the Firehouse in Pleas- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days into the second half, Fusion began She commented that the anton and Las Positas Col- a week and provide informa- their build-up again. Bringing the lege to create a consortium tion about things to do and ball up from the defense, midfielder Water Polo Signup impetus at the beginning of Tony Jimenez fed a beautiful pass to The Livermore Area Recreation the process revolved around of box offices. This would see in Livermore," Keni- forward Jose Chavarria, who drilled and Park District sponsors a USA Water RHNA numbers. However, allow for sharing coasts, as it into the upper right corner of the Polo team (USWP), the LAZERS, well as allowing patrons to goal from about 25 yards out. Despite which encourages high standards of once it was apparent that no Placer’s chances, the Fusion defense play and good sportsmanship. As a new land was required to be buy tickets at various outlets, USWP club team, all practices and was able to keep them from scoring, zoned for housing, the focus said Kenison. Fresh Produce Picked Daily allowing for a 1-0 Fusion win. The competitions are sanctioned, requir- In addition, the LVPAC Fusion team will continue on to the ing all participants to be registered turned to a plan that would Asparagus Watermelon Top 8 quarterfinals, facing Athletico with USWP. All experience levels board has voted to allow Santos in a match on Sunday, May are welcome, however athletes must pay for the infrastructure, LVPAC to pursue opportuni- Cucumbers Strawberries 3rd in Modesto. be able to swim two laps (50 yards) such as the extension of ties to present performances Onions Snap Peas without stopping. El Charro Road and a new To register, call LARPD at 925- in venues it does not manage Squash Tomatoes 373-5700, or visit www.larpd.dst. school. "Nothing mandated or control. Fusion SC Fall Soccer Green Beans Registration is underway for the ca.us. this process," she added. For more information about the Cost cutting is part of Livermore Fusion SC Recreation and Questioned about the LVPAC's plan. For example, $ Select (Rec Plus) fall soccer programs. LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- Strawberries – 2.50 Per Basket polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ requirement in the city's Registration is open through May 15th Sun Edison and a donor will 1969 S. Livermore Avenue at Concannon with both programs starting in July and gmail.com. general plan to establish a The summer session begins the be installing a solar system running until November. specific plan for the area, at no cost to LVPAC. The Open Daily – (510) 439-7618 While the Recreation program week of May 25, after the Memorial starts at the U5 age group, the Select Day weekend. All age level teams Cousins said that there is system, valued at $250,000, program starts at the U9 age group. play during the summer session, which nothing about housing stated would save LVPAC about Over 2,000 Livermore kids choose runs until July 24: U14 Beginner and Advanced teams, 15+ Boys and Girls in the need for a specific $40,000 a year on its energy Fusion SC as their #1 choice for soccer. To register a child for either of the teams. There will also be a Splash- plan. bill. Kenison said, "The sys- fall soccer programs, or for more in- ball session in August, for children ages 6-10. When Thorne was asked tem is very innovative." He formation, visit the Fusion SC website said Sun Edison and Imergy at www.fusionsc.org or call the office whether he considered stop- THE at 925-443-7570. Phantom Softball Vote ping the eastside process hope to use the system to Notice is hereby given that Pleas- because of concern vot- showcase ways for other Hook and Ladder Run anton Phantom Girls Softball League ers would reject any plan, entities to save additional The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- will vote for its 2016 Executive Board money. of Directors on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Thorne, replied, "I wasn't GRILL fighters Foundation will be hosting Kenison said he is proud the 7th Annual Hook and Ladder Names of nominees will be presented thinking about what voters AT Run, Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wente to the current Board of Directors. that in March, LVPAC was Voting ballots will be available on would do with the plan. Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. Saturday, 5/9/15, 9am-5pm at the almost $90,000 under budget Livermore. This event will include a People who believe that, and missed breaking even by 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 Pleasanton Sports Park next to the misread my mind." mile fun run. The event benefits the Snack Bar by GSB 7. All adults 18 Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters years of age and older who are as- Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that sociated with the league (i.e. player supports, injured and fallen firefight- parents, coaches, board members) are eligible to vote.

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Scholarship Available honored with an MVP Award, card only). Children ages 2 and Vista District Headquarters, 845 more. This workshop is free but the most points at the end of the The City of Dublin Customer which recognizes the best and under are free. Casa Grande Road, Petaluma; pre-registration is requested by Challenge will win prizes. If a Service Committee will offer brightest in the industry. For more information about Mount Diablo State Park, 96 calling (510) 845-7466 x2 or on- team is associated with a busi- a $1,000 scholarship to a high The award comes at a very Forest Home Farms Historic Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton; line at https://bikeeastbay.org/ ness and has too many cyclist school senior who will be at- special time as 2015 marks Park call (925) 973-3284 or visit and the Danville Library, 400 index.php?q=civicrm/event/ to fit onto one team, then join tending a two-year or four-year Diab’s 40th anniversary with www.SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest Front Street, Danville.” For info&reset=1&id=587. the Company Bike Challenge. college in fall 2015. Applicants Wienerschnitzel. Diab also op- Home Farms Historic Park is more information email trails@ On May 14th, 2015 Ener- Everyone at the workplace must be residents of Dublin, erates several of the most profit- located at 19953 San Ramon parks.ca.gov. gizer Stations will be set up all competes for top honors against currently attending a public, pri- able stores in the chain’s system Valley Blvd., just south of Pine California State Parks wel- over the Bay Area to celebrate similar sized companies in vate, or home school in Dublin. of more than 325 restaurants. Valley Road in San Ramon. comes all visitors. For those Bike-to-Work Day. Hacienda is the Bay Area. To register for The award will be based on: with special needs, please again hosting an Energizer Sta- a team challenge, visit: http:// • An effective essay (not to Volunteers Sought Blood Drive contact Ryen Goering, State tion at the East Dublin/Pleasan- teambikechallenge.com. exceed 750 words), explaining Tri-Valley Conservancy The City of Pleasanton will Parks Contra Solano Sector ton BART station in conjunction the student’s career goals and is looking for volunteers who host an American Red Cross Superintendent at (925) 673- with the City of Pleasanton, the Scholarship Available how a degree will help them would enjoy the opportunity to blood drive on Friday, May 8, 2895 in advance to arrange City of Dublin, Alameda County accommodations. Public Works, Dublin Cyclery The Dale Vaughn-Bowen achieve those goals help us maintain one of the con- 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 Scholarship award was founded • Two (2) letters of recom- servation easements - Sycamore p.m. at the Dolores Bengtson and BART. Cyclists who stop by the East Dublin/Pleasanton in memory of Pleasanton resi- mendation from non-relatives Grove Park. The Cattail Pond, Aquatic Center, located at 4455 Bike to Work dent Dale Vaughn-Bowen who (e.g., counselor, teacher, coach, needs a little "spring cleaning." Black Avenue. Energizer Station will receive The San Francisco Bay free t-shirts, while sizes and lost her battle with cancer in etc.) Removal of cattails and in- The American Red Cross Area's Annual Bike to Work March of 2010. Her service and • A resume highlighting vasive plants will take place on supplies about 40% of the na- quantities last; a free Cycling Day will take place on Thurs- Commute Companion; a can- dedication to her community community service and/or vol- Sat., May 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. tion’s blood supply and provides day, May 14, 2015. Hacienda and Soroptimist International unteer work, including the name at Sycamore Grove Park, 1501 blood for patients in approxi- vas tote bag filled with cycling Business Park, a Gold Sponsor gear and more. Participating is memorialized by an annual of the organization, amount Wetmore Road, Livermore. mately 2,700 hospitals across of Bike to Work Day in the East gift to a deserving High School of time involved, and a brief To find out more informa- the nation. The American Red cyclists can also receive a free Bay, has a number of events bike safety check courtesy of student who has lost a parent to description of work performed tion, go to www.trivalleycon- Cross works with more than planned. Bike to Work Day is cancer. Dale was always ready The application can be found servancy.org/ 50,000 blood drive sponsors Dublin Cyclery. Cyclists filling just one day of many events out a Bike to Work Day registra- to lend a hand around town to online at www.dublin.ca.gov/ each year to hold more than taking place in May as part of various charities and organiza- CSCscholarship. The applica- 200,000 blood drives such as tion card will be entered into Fun on the Farm National Bike Month. a drawing for a chance to win tions. The members of the So- tion deadline is Friday, May 22, the one slated on May 8 in In conjunction with the roptimist club felt it necessary 2015, at 5:00 PM. Forest Home Farms Historic one of the many raffle prizes Park and the Glass House Mu- Pleasanton. upcoming Bike to Work Day, to honor Dale’s more than 25 The City’s Customer Service To schedule an appointment, donated by local merchants. seum host Fun on the Farm from Hacienda Owners Association The Energizer Station will be years of Soroptimist service by Committee, a consortium of please visit www.redcrossblood. is hosting a lunchtime com- creating this annual scholarship City employees and contracted 10am to 2pm the 2nd Saturday of open between 6:30 and 9:00 each month. On these days step org and enter sponsor code: muter workshop at the Hacienda opportunity, honoring her spirit staff, raises money throughout Pleasanton925. am. in the plaza area just outside back in time to explore the site, Owners Association's office the turnstiles. The East Dublin/ and keeping her memory alive. the year through a variety of on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 Applicants must meet all fundraising efforts and events. enjoy tours, and participate in a Pleasanton BART station sits free activity from days gone by. from 12-1 pm. The class will in the middle of Interstate 580 of the following criteria to be This is the first year that the take place in the first floor con- eligible for this scholarship: a Committee has set aside money The theme for May 9 will be Input on Diablo Plan and is easily accessed by Owens Moms and their Fans. Come to The California State Parks is ference room located at 4305 Drive from Pleasanton and by female who lived in the Tri-Val- for a college scholarship. For Hacienda Drive, in Pleasanton. ley Area within the last 4 years; more information, contact the Farm to pen a letter to mom seeking input on the Mt. Diablo Dublin Boulevard from Dublin. telling her why she is special, State Park Draft Road and Trail This indoor, 1-hour interac- Win prizes for cycling. To have lost a parent/guardian to Hazel Wetherford at (925) tive classroom course is made cancer; a high school senior, 833-6650. and bring her along to see some Management Plan. Meetings register go to www.youcanbik- actual fans. The Hand Fan Mu- are Tuesday, May 12, 2015, possible via a partnership with ethere.com/user/register. college freshman or sophomore; seum will be displaying fans from 6-8 p.m. at the Danville the Hacienda Business Park Take the Team Bike Chal- plan to attend college if high 40 Year Anniversary dating from 1850-1950 with a Veteran’s Memorial Building and funding from the Alameda lenge and recruit friends, neigh- school senior; have a GPA of Livermore Wienerschnitzel few that are even older and some 400 Hartz Avenue, Danville County Transportation Com- bors and co-workers to form 2.8 or better; be no older than franchisee, Farouk Diab, is featuring mothers and families. and on Wednesday, May 13, mission. Get ready for Bike to teams of two to five individuals 24 years old by May 2015; and the recipient of Multi-Unit Make a fan to give to Mom with 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at Centre Work Day on Thursday, May and win great prizes. The Team a U.S. citizen, or documented Franchisee Magazine’s 15th An- her letter. Tours of the restored Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, 14th, at this class taught by a Bike Challenge kicks off on May permanent resident of the US. nual Most Valuable Performer Victorian Glass House Museum Concord. certified instructor. Topics in- 1st and continues throughout the Please contact Kelly Knabe (MVP) Award in the “Spirit of will be held at 10am, 11am, The Plan can be accessed at clude: Bike commuting basics, month of May. Each individual at 925 803-8758 for an ap- Franchising” category. 12pm and 1pm. Each tour lasts www.parks.ca.gov/mdsp-rtmp rights and responsibilities, member of the team earns points plication Diab is one of only ten approximately 45 minutes, and and at the following locations - route planning, crash preven- every day they use their bikes for Applications must be post franchisees in the country to be the fee is $5 per person (credit California State Parks: Diablo tion, required equipment, and transportation. The teams with marked by June 1, 2015.

John J. Hofstadt Norma graduated in 1942 Cathy Juanita Ezell Institute very much. May 19, 1945 - April 15, 2015 from North High School, was born Juanita Ezell, born Au- of Real He was Brentwood, California and attended the University in Pitts- gust 18, 1931, was a native Estate preceded John Joseph Hofstadt of Denver, where she was burg, CA, of Arkansas and a resident Apprais- in death by was born on May 19, 1945 a member of Kappa Delta to Walter of Livermore since 1948. ers. He his brother, in San Francisco, California sorority, Alpha Sigma Chi Richard Loved by served Richard to John Henry Hofstadt and chemistry fraternity and Phi and Ruth many and as a Ra- Lawson, Marjorie Vivian (Thorn) Delta Theta mathematics Smith missed by dio Spe- and niece, Michelle Hofstadt. John graduated society. She also worked at Whidden. all, she cialist in from Peta- a telegraph company, Sears the U.S. Lawson in As the daughter of a Boy entered 1987. luma High Roebuck and Co., a hat Scouts of America Execu- into rest Navy during World War II. School Stuart was a 1980 grad- company, a trucking and tive, Cathy’s early years on Mon- His hobbies included uate of Livermore High in 1964. bus company, and the Den- were spent in Reno, NV, day, April building and sailing his sail- John en- School where he was a ver Public Library. In her Portland, OR and Sacramen- 27, 2015 boat, riding dirt bikes with member of multiple sports listed in college chemistry classes, to, CA. Cathy graduated at Quail his children and grandchil- teams. He graduated from the Unit- she met her future husband, from C.K. McClatchy High Gardens dren. He enjoyed camping, Las Positas College and ed States Bert Holder, a World War School in Sacramento. After where she traveling and gardening. Cal State Hayward, earn- Navy in II Army Air Corps veteran. graduation, she attended UC resided for the last five years. He is survived by his wife ing degrees in Recreational 1965, They married in June 1947, Berkeley as a Speech major. She was a homemaker and of 40 years, Terry Rae Scar- Administration. He coached was dis- one day after she graduated While at Berkeley, Cathy raised 6 wonderful children. lett of Livermore; 6 children: football and track teams Peter Scarlett of Los Ange- charged with a bachelor's degree in was an active member in her Juanita enjoyed spending at Livermore High School in 1969, and served in the chemistry. les, Shaun Scarlett of Reno, and worked for the Liver- sorority, Chi Omega. After time with her family. In ad- NV, and Nancy Scarlett of Navy Reserve until 1971. The couple moved in graduating from college in dition to being a very loving more Area Recreation and Following his service, John Portland, OR, Vernon J. Park District and the Pleas- 1949 to Boston. While Bert 1954, Cathy took her first Mother and Grandmother, Smith of Fremont, Kenneth was a member of Ameri- pursued his doctorate at teaching job at Viking El- Juanita was a very faithful anton Recreation Depart- can Legion Post 237 in J. Smith of Palm Springs and ment, where he directed MIT, Norma worked in the ementary school in Fresno, Christian. Shane J. Smith of Dover, Pleasanton and Post 202 in university's general library CA. It is here that Cathy’s She is preceded in death the Recreational Activities Arkansas; 1 sister: Priscilla for the Developmentally Brentwood. and its guided missiles li- true love of education and by her loving husband of 54 Gede of Oakhurst, CA; 3 John married Donna Lee brary. In 1953, when Bert children came together. years Jake Ezell and beauti- Disabled (RADD) program grandchildren: Vernon, Mat- – a group of young adults Anderson in 1968. John and began his career with the It is also in Fresno that ful granddaughter Rebecca thew and Kelly Smith; 4 Donna made their first home Lawrence Livermore Na- Haines. he cared deeply for. While Cathy met the love of her great-grandchildren: Leah, working for the Pleasanton in Daily City and moved to tional Laboratory, they made She is survived by her Alexis, Lincoln and Eleanor. life, Bill on a blind date five daughters Mary and Recreation Department, he Pleasanton in 1985. Donna their home first in Livermore at the PalmOlive restau- He was preceeded in death preceded John in death in Alvin Nellis of Livermore, was in charge of a tennis and later in Pleasanton. In rant. As a young couple, by a son: William E. Scarlett, program where he met his 2004. Barbara Haines of Tracy, Jr. in 2011. 2005, they returned to Liver- Cathy and Bill spent a short Trish and David Hall of wife, Becky Hood. They re- John was employed by more. time in Fresno while Cathy Memorial Services will cently celebrated their 20th various companies in appli- Patterson, Sharon and Frank be celebrated on Sat., May Norma was a homemaker honed her teaching skills Hebenstreich of Livermore, wedding anniversary. Stuart ance repairs. John retired in raising daughter Robin and until their ultimate move 2, at 4 PM at the Chapel of enjoyed gardening and fish- Karen (Tutti) and Mario Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 2005 and started JJ Handy- son Russell, then worked to Santa Paula, CA to start Aldana of Tracy, and her son ing, but he especially liked man Service. 1974-85 as an office as- a family. Cathy gave birth East Ave., Livermore, CA. joking and brought laughter Sherman and Jeannette Ezell Inurnment with Military John married Eileen sistant in the chemistry and to a daughter, Lori in 1961 of Riverbank; 22 grandchil- everywhere he went. Frances Morley in 2006 and materials science depart- Honors will be at a later date Services will be held at and shortly thereafter she dren, Joseph and Jennifer at Dixon National Cemetery, they moved to Brentwood to ment at the Livermore lab. had son Michael in 1962. Cordova, Jake Hebenstreich the Church of Jesus Christ of make their home. The family would ap- Latter-day Saints at 970 Mo- She was an avid reader, an This was Cathy’s true joy in and Jake Gonzalez, Barry preciate contributions made John passed away on accomplished weaver and life; raising her two children. Mullin, Andy and Vanessa cho Avenue, Livermore, at April 15, 2015. John is sur- to Celebrate Recovery c/o spinner, and a decades-long She spent countless hours Aldana, Wayne and Dani- Harbor Light Church, 4760 12:00PM on Friday, May 1. vived by his wife, Eileen; his member of a stitchery group. nurturing her children in all elle Hebenstreich, Kevin Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA three sisters-in-law, Kath- A birder, wildflower hobby- of their early life endeavors and Angie Connelly, Alvin 94536 or a charity of your leen, Maureen and Laureen ist, and longtime wildlife and later in life, support- Aldana, Eric Nellis, Shelley choice. Morley; and his former conservation supporter, she ing her two grandchildren. Haines, Joshua Nellis, Dan Arrangements by Cal- mother-in-law, Betty An- delighted in watching the Cathy’s children and grand- and Beth Louden, Fran- cisco and Sharina Torres, laghan Mortuary, wwwcal- derson. California quail, humming- children are grateful to have laghanmortuary.com A service of remem- birds and other birds that Courtney Ezell, Yvonne had a mother/grandmother Ezell and Kenny Ezell; and brance honoring John Jo- visited the feeders she kept who was so selfless, kind seph Hofstadt will be held 13 Great Grandchildren, Stuart James Lawson filled at her home. She and forgiving and loving. Stuart James Lawson on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Analise Aldana, Adia Easter, her husband traveled widely Cathy’s adult life was Noah Aldana, Anthony Nel- passed away on April 24, 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton around the U.S. as well as to full of activities including: lis, Dominic Hebenstreich, 2015 in Sandy, Utah. He was Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Europe and Japan. But when book and investment clubs Gabriel Torres, Shelby Tor- born on October 29, 1961 in Boulevard, Pleasanton, Cali- asked what she was most and The American Associa- res, Huck Easter, Ethyn Sacramento, California. fornia. In lieu of flowers, grateful for in her life, she tion of University Women. Cordova, Madison Louden, Stuart left behind his please consider donating to said without skipping a beat, She loved word games and Alexis Hebenstreich, Evelyn wife, Becky; sons, Hunter a veteran’s organization of family and friends. worked on the daily jum- Cordova, and Ava Aldana. and Colton Lawson; his your choice. Married for 65 years, she ble each morning without The family thanks Quail parents, Leonard and Shir- died three days shy of the fail. Cathy was also a die- Gardens and Hope Hospice ley Lawson; his brother, Norma Holder third anniversary of her hus- hard Los Angeles Dodger’s for the kind care of their Michael Lawson; his sisters, Dec. 14, 1924 – April 17, 2015 band's death. In addition to Fan…Go Blue! She was mother. Debbie Olsen and Denise her two children, survivors always “at home” in her two Arrangements by Hernandez; and many nieces include son-in-law Dave favorite places; Westlake Callaghan Mortuary, and nephews who loved him Herrera of Long Beach; Village and Pleasanton, CA. 925.447.2942. daughter-in-law Kathleen She made many long lasting Obituary/ Holder of Davis; and grand- and loving friendships in William Edward daughters Lauren Herrera both places. Scarlett, Sr. Memoriam Policies of Long Beach, Alessandra Cathy is survived by her William Edward Scarlett, Holder of Denver and Ka- husband of 56 years Bill, Sr., a native of Lynn, MA, Obituaries are published in Norma Holder, a long- lysta Holder of Davis. daughter Lori James Rice and a longtime resident of The Independent at no charge. There is a small time Tri-Valley resident Interment was at Pleas- of Pleasanton, son Michael Alameda County, died at with a radiant smile and a anton Pioneer Cemetery. A James of Modesto, grand- ValleyCare Medical Center, charge for photographs in the obituaries. knack for making lifelong celebration of her life will be children Catie and Kevin Pleasanton, CA at the age of friends, died Friday, April held later this spring. Rice and sister Ann of Po- 89 years. Memoriam ads can also be placed in 17, at her Livermore home. way, CA. Mr. Scarlett was a retired She was 90. Catherine W. James A private celebration of Chief Real Estate Appraiser, The Independent when families want to honor the She was born Dec. 14, June 19, 1933-April 5, 2015 Cathy’s life will be held on SRA, for Fremont Bank. His memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for 1924, in Denver, Colorado, Resident of Livermore May 9th. In lieu of flow- work history included Ap- memoriam ads,based on the size of the ad. the youngest of three chil- Cathy passed away ers, donations may be made praising at Bank of America, dren and the only daugh- peacefully at home, early Hope Hospice with gratitude First Savings and Loan, ter of Claude Kindig, a Easter Sunday surrounded for their amazing dedication: Great Western Savings and Please send an email to by her family. She was 81 train conductor, and Lillian HopeHospice.com Fremont Bank. He was a [email protected] (Heath), a homemaker. years old. member of the American PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 DUBLIN (continued from page one) Models Now Open at Brighton Community which Wehrenberg and Bid- longs next to BART stations. dle said were important for It will have less impact and Models are now open for Taylor Morrison’s Brighton den, and many have livable outdoor spaces, such as a small workforce housing. There more benefit to the commu- community in Livermore. Visitors coming for the Livermore backyard, patio or deck. also was council discussion nity than anything else you Wine Country Festival in historic downtown this weekend Situated just a short two-block walk from downtown about asking the developer can put on this site," said can stop by the Brighton community beforehand to tour the Lockhart. Livermore’s boutique shops and restaurants, Brighton is to deliver a mix of housing two brand new, designer decorated model homes and be DSRSD director ideally located near I-580 and Stanley Blvd for quick ac- that would appeal to single among the first to see what the anticipation surrounding the Georgeanne Von Heeder cess to major employment centers in Pleasanton, as well and married people with no construction has been all about. As an added bonus Taylor Leopold stated that from a as the greater East Bay and Silicon Valley. An abundance children, for a lighter impact Morrison is now offering a limited time Spring Promotion water conservation stand- of recreational venues are nearby including the Lawrence on schools, and for seniors, of one year paid HOA dues on the purchase of new homes who want to size down their point, it would be a good de- Livermore National Laboratory, premier golf courses, Del at Brighton that are in contract between April 2nd and May space requirements, and stay velopment. "All landscaping Valle Regional Park, Ravenswood Historical Site, com- would use recycled water. 3rd, 2015. Plus, home shoppers can still take advantage of in Dublin. munity parks, local aquatic centers and more. Residents Apartments use very little introductory pricing from the mid $600,000s. Gupta and Hart did not will also enjoy Livermore’s unique attractions including water," said Von Heeder Brighton features a brand new collection of seven like the 372 units of hous- the longest burning light bulb – The Centennial Light Bulb. Leopold. detached, three-story home designs ranging in size from ing. Gupta said that Dublin -For more information on this new community, contact Some Lennar plan sup- 1,786 to 2,013 square feet. The homes offer three to four doesn't need more housing a Brighton sales associate at (925) 357-4242. The Brighton porters focused on jobs, bedrooms, three-and-one-half bathrooms and an attached now with 8787 residential sales center is located at 2921 Patcham Common, Liver- which Hunt said would in- two-car garage. The homes include a gourmet center-island units already approved for clude 1490 construction more, CA 94550. To receive the latest news about Taylor kitchen that overlooks the adjoining living and dining areas, development. Hart said he jobs, 200 permanent jobs, Morrison Northern California or any Northern California might change his mind on an upstairs laundry room and a master suite complete with $180 million in construction community, visit TaylorMorrison.com or Facebook.com/ the residential, if the devel- walk-in closet and dual sinks. All homes also include an spending, and $102 million TaylorMorrisonNorthernCalifornia. oper would come back with in local services spending. option for a first floor bedroom with private bathroom or one-half the number of units, John Dalrymple, a con- and reserve 50 percent of sultant with Sheet Metal that total for seniors. Workers Local 104, said Further, the housing for that the construction wages Nonprofits Invited to Learn How to Partner with Dublin Green is the stacked- would be "reinvested in the flat style three or four stories community." He added that Grantmakers at Meeting in Livermore high, which Gupta said re- some wages paid in Dublin sembles San Francisco hous- over the past 10 years have The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance presents “It’s More ton North Rotary. Attendees will also have an opportunity ing. "The reason I came back leaked out of the community, Than a Treasure Hunt: Learning How to Partner with to ask specific questions and participate in the discussion. to the East Bay is that I did because workers were im- Grantmakers,” an in-depth panel discussion featuring local The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance provides nonprofit -or not want the type of housing ported to the community and corporate and foundation representatives who will provide ganizations with opportunities to meet, collaborate and share I would have in San Fran- paid wages that don't support nonprofit organizations with information on the essential resources, thereby strengthening each other as they work cisco. I have a dog. I want working families. "It's a sig- aspects of forming partnerships with grantmakers and ap- to achieve their missions. The organization’s philosophy is a back yard. This type of nificant community benefit plying for grants. simply put: together, we’re better. housing doesn't get it done." that should be appreciated It will take place at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, on Since 2014, TVNPA has served more than 120 nonprofit Jerry Hunt, regional and recognized." Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 9:30 to noon. Staff members, organizations at its monthly meetings. The organization president for Lennar, said Audience speakers board directors and volunteers of nonprofit organizations in provides education and resources to staff members and that the Dublin Commercial against the plan emphasized the region, along with members of the community at large volunteers covering a wide range of best practices for Task Force supported the the residential impact. One are encouraged to attend. nonprofits. Meeting topics have included information on a mixed use plan. "We see a speaker said that she recognized the "hard-working Registration is open at www.tvnpa.org; there is no cost broad spectrum of topics: from board development, planned legitimate and vibrant night to attend. giving and annual campaigns, to social media for nonprofits, life." The restaurants could men and women behind us (in a union delegation in the Panelists will shine a light on giving criteria and grant- organization branding, elevator speeches, and more. offer variety that could in- The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance holds monthly meet- clude sit-down, white table- audience). I have no problem maker expectations, including information about orga- cloth dining, or gourmet with the commercial part, nizations’ eligibility and how to submit grant proposals. ings on the second Thursday of each month. Find more burgers, a gastropub, or a but with the residential part." Featuring two separate panel discussions, TVNPA will host information on Facebook about the all-volunteer Tri-Valley wine bar. It would be a high She said she works at Green representatives from: AT&T; Clorox Foundation; East Bay Nonprofit Alliance and participant nonprofit organizations. energy and dynamic civic Elementary School. "It is Community Foundation; Fremont Bank; Hacienda Helping For more information about seminar topics, donations and plaza (as a) focal point for pretty crowded." Hands; Kaiser Permanente Foundation; Lawrence Liver- how to join the TVNPA email list, visit www.tvnpa.org, the Dublin community, ex- Mona Lisa Ballesteros, more National Laboratory HOME Campaign; and Pleasan- email [email protected], or write to: Tri-Valley Nonprofit plained Hunt. one of the candidates for Alliance, PO Box 2467, Livermore, CA, 94551. The parcel would not be the council appointment suitable for a car dealer, but that went to Wehrenberg works for transit village resi- earlier this year, said that dential and restaurant uses, approval could set a prec- 1st Wednesday on May 6 Involves Students since it is 10 minutes from edent encouraging others to change commercial land to The Pleasanton Downtown Association has partnered the Museum on Main Street at 603 Main Street and a band the Dublin BART station, with teachers at Amador Valley and Foothill High Schools to said Hunt. residential. performance at the intersection of Main and Abbie Streets. Wehrenberg said that she David Bewley, who create the first Science and Innovation Fair at 1st Wednesday. On St. Mary Street, the Amador Valley Bhangra and Bol- liked the concepts in the helped lead the drive against Fourteen booths will line St. Mary Street at Main Street lywood Clubs will be teaching dance moves from 6-7:30pm. project, including restau- the defeated Measure T from 6-9pm. See a three foot robotic submarine built by stu- Amador Valley and Foothill’s Black Student Union will be rants with outdoor seating, initiative about Doolan Can- dents dive deep into a pool. Engineering students will show on hand to perform and teach modern African dance. and promoting social con- yon, said the primary issue off their work on 3D printers. Meet Janel Lee of Amador Amador Valley Art Students will set up gallery walls on nectivity. "We are starving is, "Do we need more hous- Valley High School who was named a finalist in the Intel St. Mary Street at Main Street with their drawings, paint- for retail therapy, and want ing in a prime commercial Science Talent Search for her research on HDR Imaging. ings and photography. Read articles from InFlight Foothill restaurants. Livermore and area," he asked. He reported Then get up close and personal with all manner of scientific Journalism and Amador Valley High School’s Journalism that he talked to thousands Pleasanton have taken up a phenomena through the interactive “Fun With Science,” of- students also on St. Mary Street. lot of retail that's out there," of Dublin residents. "Our fered by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. public is against a lot of The first 1st Wednesday Street Party of the season takes said Wehrenberg housing." Music will fill the air at 1st Wednesdays with students place on May 6th from 6-9pm in downtown Pleasanton. It Wehrenberg said that she MELLO-ROOS OK'D performing up and down Main Street. The Amador Ukulele is hosted by the Pleasanton Downtown Association (925) wants more office space. "I FOR DUBLIN CROSSING Club will perform next to Milfleur at 728 Main Street. Find 484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net. want people to come here The council unanimous- the Amador Valley’s Improv group and band performing at and add to the Dublin com- ly approved creation of a ArtBlock on W. Angela Street. The Foothill Jazz Band will munity. I'm being told I can't Mello-Roos tax district in perform on St. Mary Street from 7:30-9pm. Support Fair- have any." Dublin Crossing, a develop- lands Elementary students as they perform strings outside of Although Wehrenberg ment planned after the Army voted against rejecting the let go of 189 acres at Camp plan, she said that she was Parks for the new SunCal not in favor of more hous- community of up to 1995 FARM ing. "I have a preference for homes, 200,000 square feet (continued from page one) more commercial. I don't see of retail zoning, a 30-acre Grace and has provided raise sufficient funding to it happening. I understand community park, a 5-acre over 14,200 pounds of or- pay for its Hagemann Farm about the traffic and schools neighborhood park, and a ganic food to Livermore’s operations. New Interactive impact, but we have miti- 12-acre elementary school food banks and Open Heart The Livermore Heritage gated it," she said. site. Kitchen. Guild was selected in Janu- Biddle liked the plan. "I The bond would facilitate Sunflower Hill will ary to provide property Online Calendar! think this fits in this area. It's construction of infrastruc- implement a program that management and mainte- unrealistic to hold out the ture improvements before teaches disabled children nance of Hagemann. hope that in a short time, we homeowners moved in. and young adults how to Hagemann Farm rep- will have huge commercial Their payment of taxes will tend a garden, as well as resents the remaining five development in that area. then pay off the bonds. provide food to the city’s acres of the original 60,000- We still have hundreds of Staff computed the Mel- food banks. acre Rancho el Valle de San thousands of square feet of lo-Roos tax on a 2300 square commercially developable Sunflower Hill’s mission Jose land grant awarded in foot single family home is to implement programs 1839 to the Bernal, Sunol, real estate. This is for a with an estimated price of transit-oriented project. The that provide disabled per- and Pico families. The cur- $875,000. The Community sons housing along with rent farm at 455 Olivina mid-range housing it would Facilities District would add bring in is not available vocational training and other Avenue conveys modest $4908 to the regular ongoing social activities that allow farmstead life as it existed now," said Biddle. taxes that include the city, The two dozen or so their clients to enrich and from the mid-1800s through school district, and other empower their lives. the mid-1900s. speakers from the audience taxing agencies. It would were split fairly evenly be- Work on the gardens will In 2010, the City ac- bring total taxes on the home begin this spring. quired Hagemann Farm. tween the plan's backers and to $15,295. opponents. The Del Arroyo 4-H Club Because the City utilized A multi-family unit of of Livermore, a program of funding from the US De- Dale Kaye, CEO of In- 1650 square feet selling for Find out what is happening novation Tri-Valley, said the University of California, partment of Housing and $593,000 would pay $3271 will offer Double Hearts Urban Development (HUD) that one of the Valley's big- in Mello Roos taxes, result- in the Tri-Valley... gest problems is the lack ing in $10,378 total taxes. Riding focusing on adap- to acquire Hagemann, each of workforce housing. "We The council also unani- tive horse riding lessons for of the service providers have problems recruiting mously rejected the only two low-income and disabled must provide documentation employees from other re- bids submitted for phase 2 persons. that their programs meet gions. LLNL has residents of the Fallon Sports Park. Riding lessons will be HUD’s requirement to pro- living everywhere in the Installation of lights is part offered starting September vide services to low income Valley, but have a 37 percent of the scheduled work. Hau- 1. The delay allows time for persons. turn-down rate. They offer bert said the rejection may a structural engineer and the Each of these new non- a job, only if they think (the cause some delay, but the Livermore Heritage Guild profit agencies will work job candidate) will take it." project was approved with to complete an assessment collaboratively with the Former Dublin Mayor of the barns that will be Heritage Guild to coordi- lighting. As far as Haubert www.independentnews.com/calendar Janet Lockhart said, "The is concerned, it won't affect occupied by Double Hearts nate their programs and plan has it all, including a his stance about including Riding. The later date will provide their services on (925) 447-8700 pedestrian experience. There the lighting. Gupta said, "No also provide Double Hearts their respective parts of the is a reason why housing be- doubt, it will have lights." Riding the opportunity to property.

tious business name(s) listed owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda begun to transact business following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STATEMENT OF LEGAL NOTICES above on 2/1/2015. Linh Ngo, 2151 Oakland on March 27, 2015. Expires using the fictitious business Meritage Wealth Advisory, NAME STATEMENT ABANDONMENT Signature of Registrants Rd SPC 590, San Jose, March 27, 2020. name listed above. LLC, 1107 El Rio Court, FOR INFORMATION FILE NO. 503050 OF USE OF :s/: Cheryl LaBarbera, Sec- CA 95131 The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants Livermore, CA 94551 PLACING LEGAL NOTICES The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS retary This business is conducted 3786. Published April 9, 16, :s/: Anh My Le This business is conducted Call 925-243-8000 ing business as: Espinosa NAME This statement was filed with by an Individual 23, 30, 2015. This statement was filed with by a Limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Martial Arts, 3550 Bernal FILE NO. 502713 the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant has not yet the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to NAME STATEMENT Ave. #100, Pleasanton, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) has on March 18, 2015. Expires begun to transact business on March 16, 2015. Expires transact business using the FILE NO. 502684 94566, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT (have) abandoned the use March 18, 2020. using the fictitious business March 16, 2020. fictitious business name(s) The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): FILE NO. 502484 of the Fictitious Business The Independent Legal No. name listed above. The Independent Legal No. listed above on 7/22/2008. business as: Break-out, 2768 Ramon Espinosa, 7152 Pitt The following person(s) doing Name: Dublin AutoWorks, 3784. Published April 9, 16, Signature of Registrants 3787. Published April 9, 16, Signature of Registrants Elston St, Livermore, CA Ct., Dublin, CA 94568 business as: Kumon Math 6351 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, 23, 30, 2015. :s/: Linh Ngo 23, 30, 2015. :s/: Ken Perine, Manager 94550, is hereby registered This business is conducted & Reading Livermore, 4072 CA 94568. This statement was filed with This statement was filed with by the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual East Ave, Livermore, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Fictitious business Name the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda LaBarbera Group Inc, 2768 NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- 94550, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT Statement being abandoned on March 2, 2015. Expires on March 18, 2015. Expires Elston St, Livermore, CA FILE NO. 502018 act business using the ficti- by the following owner(s): FILE NO. 502676 was filed on 3/18/2015 in the March 2, 2020. March 18, 2020. 94550 The following person(s) do- tious business name(s) listed Anh My Le, 1762 Wickham The following person(s) do- County of Alameda. The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted ing business as: K & D Nails above on 11/2013. Rd, San Jose, CA 95132 ing business as: Meritage The full name of Registrant: 3785. Published April 9, 16, 3788. Published April 9, 16, by a Corporation Salon, 4082 East Ave, Liver- Signature of Registrants This business is conducted Wealth Advisory, 1107 El Rio (1)Bart Shum, 200 Dande- 23, 30, 2015. 23, 30, 2015. The registrant began to trans- more, CA 94550, is hereby :s/: Ramon Espinosa by an Individual Court, Livermore, CA 94551, lion Lane, San Ramon, CA act business using the ficti- registered by the following This statement was filed with The registrant has not yet is hereby registered by the 94582 (2)Melody Shum, 200 The Independent, APRIL 30, 2015 - PAGE 11

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Dandelion Lane, San Ramon, anton, CA 94566, is hereby The registrant has not yet NAME STATEMENT only: Petsmart in Dublin from BE WARY of out of area be licensed by the Contrac- Client Code:04126-00001 CA 94582 registered by the following begun to transact business FILE NO. 503633 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet companies. Check with the tors State License Board. Re: Legal Notice for Signature of Registrant: owner(s): using the fictitious business The following person(s) doing Extreme in Livermore from local Better Business Bureau State law also requires Classified Ads /s/: Bart Shum; Melody Shum Gauri G. Reyes, 3266 Cha- name listed above. business as: Willow Tree, 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, before you send money or that contractors include The Federal Fair This statement was filed with blis Court, Pleasanton, CA Signature of Registrants 6513 Regional Street, Dub- cats are available at Petsmart fees. Read and understand their license numbers on Housing Act, Title VII the County Clerk of Alameda 94566 :s/: Paul Moretti lin, CA 94568, is hereby in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, any contracts before you all advertising. Check your of the Civil Rights Act of on April 3, 2015. Expires April This business is conducted This statement was filed with registered by the following and Pet Extreme in Livermore sign. Shop around for rates. contractor’s status at 1964, and state law 3, 2020. by an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda owner(s): from 12:00 to 4:00. For more prohibit advertisements for TO PLACE www.cslb.ca.gov or The Independent Legal No. The registrant began to trans- on April 13, 2015. Expires Willow Tree Restaurant, Inc., information, call Terry at housing and employment CLASSIFIED AD (800)321-CSLB (2752). 3789. Published April 9, 16, act business using the ficti- April 13, 2020. 1491 Second Street, Liver- (925)487-7279 or visit our that contain any preference, Call (925)243-8000 Unlicensed persons taking 23, 30, 2015. tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. more, CA 94550 website at www.tvar.org jobs less than $500 must limitation or discrimination FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on March 30, 2010. 3794. Published April 16, 23, This business is conducted FERAL CAT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCEMENTS state in their advertisements based on protected classes, Signature of Registrants 30, May 7, 2015. NAME STATEMENT by a Corporation Cat & kitten adoptions now 155) NOTICES that they are not licensed by including race, color, FILE NO. 503282 :s/: Gauri Reyes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to at the new Livermore Petco the Contractors religion, sex, handicap, “NOTICE TO READERS: The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT transact business using the on Saturdays from 10:00AM State License Board.” familial status or national California law requires that business as: Mountain Mike’s the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 503251 fictitious business name(s) to 2:30PM. We have many origin. IVPC does not contractors taking jobs that REAL ESTATE Pizza,1304 First St, Liver- on April 1, 2015. Expires April The following person(s) do- listed above on December adorable, tame kittens that knowingly accept any total $500 or more (labor more, CA 94550, is hereby 1, 2020. ing business as: Morrissey 14, 1983. have been tested for FIV & Inland Valley advertisements that are in and/or materials) registered by the following The Independent Legal No. Brother Construction, 1217 Signature of Registrants FELV, altered & vaccinated. Publishing Co. violation of the law. owner(s): 3792. Published April 16, Wagoner Dr, Livermore, CA :s/: Marina L. Chin, Secretary We also have adult cats & MMP-1 LLC, 1120 N. Main 23, 30, May 7, 2015. 94550, is hereby registered This statement was filed with ranch cats for adoption. the County Clerk of Alameda St, Manteca, CA 95336 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): on April 14, 2015. Expires EMPLOYMENT This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT John T. Morrissey, 1217 April 14, 2020. 65) HELP WANTED by a Limited liability company FILE NO. 503423 Wagoner Dr, Livermore, CA The Independent Legal No. WINE INDUSTRY open sat1-4pm The registrant has not yet The following person(s) do- 94550 3797. Published April 30, UN SALES & OPERATIONS S begun to transact business ing business as: 147 Emer- This business is conducted May 7, 14, 21, 2015. & using the fictitious business son Street, 259 Alden Lane, by an Individual HELP WANTED name listed above. Livermore, CA 94550, is The registrant has not yet FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants hereby registered by the begun to transact business NAME STATEMENT Weekend sales and opera- :s/: Jeff Liotard, Manager following owner(s): using the fictitious business FILE NO. 503649 tions position in Livermore This statement was filed with (1)Denise DeSmet Glasco, name listed above. The following person(s) available. Wine Festival Tom E. Chance the County Clerk of Alameda 259 Alden Lane, Livermore, Signature of Registrants doing business as: Furry- Part time initially working Special on April 2, 2015. Expires April CA 94550 (2)Ervin A. DeS- :s/: John Morrissey God-Mother, 4300 Black Av- Saturdays & Sundays. (925) 487-6360 2, 2020. met, 4411 244th Street SE, This statement was filed with enue #1252, Pleasanton, CA Price Reduced 50K! www.TomChance.com 94566, is hereby registered The Independent Legal No. Woodinville, WA 98072 (3) the County Clerk of Alameda Experience required: 1501 Yukon Place, Livermore CalBRE#00824220 Richard C. DeSmet, 1377 by the following owner(s): *Wine or Beer Making 3790. Published April 16, 23, on April 2, 2015. Expires April 4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms. Open Floorplan. Echo Valley Dr, San Jose, CA Dawn Atwood, 4300 Black *Computer competency 30, May 7, 2015. 2, 2020. Entertainers Delight Inside and Out. 95120 (4)Gary A. 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By Ron McNicoll While there are debates at the MUN, the emphasis The Pleasanton Unified School District has been known is on cooperation, with the "nations" trying to work out for its high school "We the People" teams, where students compromises. learn about government first-hand through role-playing. Students undertake some of the less spectacular aspects Foothill High School has taken that in a new direction of the United Nations, because the relatively unpublicized by going international in government with a Model United issues are as important as the big head-line stories about Nations (MUN) chapter. conflicts between nations, according to students. The un- Foothill MUN was formed in March 2013 with help from developed nations' need for clean water and other health the California High School MUN chapter in San Ramon. and environmental considerations are among typical MUN California High is generally considered to have the best topics. MUN program in the state, said Foothill faculty co-advisor The nations and issues at any conference are determined Michael Leitz. by the conference coordinators. Omeed said that generally In Foothill's two years, the program has grown to 100 there are diverse opinions. The conference is not particularly Last year's parking area. students. It has performed so well that it is now considered centered on major nations. to be one of the top 15 in its district, which includes several When it comes to persuasion, every country has equal Western states, said Leitz. footing in the voting, so delegates work hard to gain consen- Bike Valet Parking Available at Foothill's zeal for MUN is so great that Leitz said there sus on a solution. However, just like the real UN, a Security Livermore Wine Country Festival is even what he called "a farm team." The future major Council member can veto a resolution. leaguers, who number close to 100, are students at Pleas- Aakaash said that MUN emphasizes cooperation. How- The weekend of May 2nd and 3rd, Alameda County anton and Hart middle schools. They take part in debates, ever, students who contributed the most are recognized at Supervisor Scott Haggerty, in partnership with Livermore discussions, games and other activities guided weekly by the end of each conference. Through participation, students Area Recreation and Park District, Bay Area Air Quality Foothill students. MUN student co-president Omeed Ziari develop skills in public speaking, research and writing, he Management District and Bike East Bay, will again co- said the outreach has some enthusiastic middle school stu- said. sponsor a free bike valet service during the Livermore Wine dents talking about electing to choose Foothill as their high Foothill has won several "Best Delegation" awards at Country Festival in downtown Livermore. school, instead of Amador. conferences, and dozens of individual awards. Last year, the event drew an estimated 150,000 visitors. MUN students study hard, and spend many hours pre- Aakaash singled out the "dedication and passion" of the The bike valet service provided a safe, efficient and conve- paring for a MUN session. They work from U.N. materials co-advisors, Leitz and Nathan Parrish, for spending time nient alternative to commuting by car. provided about various countries and interests, and conduct every week and seven or eight weekends at conferences. The valet service is equipped to accommodate 200 bi- research on governments' websites, which Leitz said was Their feedback helps students "to better understand the is- cycles at a single time. Scooters and skate boards are also a thoroughly academic approach to representing a nation. sues in a global context," declared Aakaash. permitted to be checked into the “bike corral." With all the MUN appeals to students for various reasons. Omeed hassle of finding available parking during such a widely likes science, and was surprised to learn that the United Na- attended event, festival goers may want to consider biking tions has agencies for atomic energy and the environment. instead of driving. Aakaash Rao, co-president, said that being in MUN of- The bike valet, located at the intersection of South fers a chance to apply things that students have learned in Livermore and 2nd Street, will be available from 10:00am- other subjects, such as economics. "You can learn theories in 6:00pm on Saturday and from 10:00am-5:00pm on Sunday. school. MUN helps you apply them, and build consensus," The Alameda County Bike Mobile will be on-site making said Aakaash. free repairs and offering free tune-ups from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information regarding the bike valet service at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Festival, or that which will be held at the Fremont Festival of the Arts in August, contact Leah Doyle-Stevens at 925-551-6995 or Leah. [email protected].

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Anthony Kearns Irish Tenor to Perform The Capitol Steps Returning for their seventh annual evening of politi- been known to update the show on-the-fly, learning new cal satire, the Capitol Steps will appear at the Bankhead lines and revising skits backstage just before the curtain at the Firehouse Theater in Livermore on May 1, 2015. opens in order to incorporate the latest headlines, scan- Described as the only group in America that attempts dals, mis-steps and mis-speaks in the constantly shifting Anthony Kearns will perform at the Firehouse to be funnier than Congress, the Capitol Steps never suf- political landscape. Their equal opportunity approach Arts Center on May 10 at 3:00 p.m. in a special fer from a shortage of material. At times, members have Mothers Day concert. Kearns is a founding member (continued on page 7) of The Irish Tenors, the multi-platinum recording and concert trio. The afternoon's program will include songs of Ireland, Broadway, and favorite classics. VCC Fundraising Features “Music from the Anthony Kearns has been dubbed 'Best Irish Tenor' by the Irish Music Association, 'Ireland's Silver Screen” and Oscar-style After Party Foremost Tenor' by Ireland's Ambassador Michael Valley Concert Chorale will perform and host a special Collins, and 'a voice-of-the-century voice' by Opera event of "Music from the Silver Screen and After Party" Naples Artistic Director Steffanie Pearce. as a fundraiser for the Chorale. Like a night at the Joining Kearns is fellow Irishman Patrick Healy Oscar's, guests are invited to join in the spirit of the event at the piano, known as ‘the Irish Victor Borge.’ “Pat- and dress like a red carpet celebrity and enjoy an after- rick is the real deal,” says Kearns. “He’s not only a noon of Academy Award-winning music from films of the brilliant pianist; he’s the comedy relief of the show. silver screen. When he takes the mic and regales the audience with The festivities are planned for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May tales of his 50 years in the business, it leave folks 17 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, laughing till the tears come.” Livermore. “I love opera,” notes Kearns, “performing with Featured songs include "Confutatis" & "Lacramosa" like voices is a challenge and very satisfying. But I of Mozart's Requiem from "Amadeus," "O Fortuna" from love getting back on the road to new locations sing- Carmina Burana featured in "Excalibur," "Bring Him ing my solo repertoire. We’re traveling troubadours, Home" from "Les Miserables," "Under the Sea" from Paddy and I. Our programs are a roller coaster of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and many more. (See TENOR, page 4) (See CHORALE, page 4) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

Pictured are Lara Webber (upper left), the Symphony, and Elizabeth Pitcairn (lower right) LAS Season Finale Features 'Beethoven and the Red Violin' by Patricia Boyle downbeat.” abeth Pitcairn. Beethoven great teacher. In addition to 8:00 PM, preceded by a Livermore-Amador Tchaikovsky attended wrote the concerto, his her busy performance ca- prelude talk from 7:00 – Symphony (LAS) con- the Saint Petersburg only concerto for violin, in reer, she heads the Luzerne 7:30. Ticket information cludes its fifty-second Conservatory, where he 1806, and it premiered in Music Center Festival of can be obtained at www. season with “Beethoven received a formal educa- Vienna in December of that New York, a summer camp bankheadtheater.org, at and the Red Violin” on tion that was oriented year. In Webber’s words, for gifted young musi- the Bankhead ticket office, Saturday, May 16, 2015 at toward Western music. “This work begins like no cians ages 9 to 18. Liz and 2400 First St. in downtown the Bankhead Theater in He graduated in 1865 and other, with four quiet soli- I met when we were both Livermore or at 373-6800. Livermore. Lara Webber subsequently incorporated tary repeating notes in the students at USC. She was will conduct. The concert western musical ideas in timpani. Beethoven never concertmaster of my first will feature violin virtuoso his unique style of Russian lets go of those four repeat- orchestra, and I had the Livermore-Amador Symphony Elizabeth Pitcairn, per- music. ing notes, which form the privilege of performing my forming Beethoven’s Violin The orchestra will play motif that is the driving first Tchaikovsky Violin Guild and The Red Violin Concerto in D Major. In Borodin’s Symphony No. force behind the entire first Concerto with her as solo- The Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild has some addition, the program 3. Borodin, a respected movement. The emergence ist. Great memories - and special events planned to celebrate the Symphony’s final includes Tchaikovsky’s chemist, was born in of the solo violin is one of I’m so excited she is join- concert of the season, “Beethoven and the Red Violin.” Polonaise from “Eugene 1833 in St. Petersburg. the more eloquent musi- ing us!” The concert takes place at the Bankhead Theater on May Onegin,” and Borodin’s Outside of his day job he cal moments of any solo On May 15 at 6:00 PM, 16 and features violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing on Symphony No. 3. composed symphonies, an concerto. Beethoven finds there will be a unique op- the famed 1720 “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. The Symphony Guild opera (“Prince Igor”), and a stillness and calm in the portunity to hear Pitcairn On Thursday May 7 at 7:00 PM, there will be a screen- will host a champagne chamber music. Borodin second movement that has perform in an intimate ing of the 1998 film “The Red Violin” at the Vine Theater, reception in the Bankhead died suddenly in 1887 be- an almost meditative qual- setting while enjoying hors 1722 First St., Livermore. The history of the “Red Men- lobby immediately follow- fore Symphony No. 3 was ity - and then we are off to d’oeuvres and wine. She delssohn,” crafted by Antonio Stradivari, was the movie’s ing the concert. finished. After his death, run, dance and play in his will play works for solo inspiration. The film opens in 1680s Cremona, Italy, with The evening will begin another Russian composer, romping Rondo Finale.” violin at a soirée in a Liver- a significant tarot card reading and the making of a violin with Pyotr Ilyich Tchai- Alexander Glazunov com- Elizabeth Pitcairn will more home and recount with a red stripe. The story follows this “red violin” over kovsky’s magnificent pleted the Symphony. perform with her legendary the legacy of her remark- the centuries from Vienna to Oxford to Shanghai before Polonaise from his three- Webber says of Sym- 1720 “Red Mendelssohn” able instrument. Pitcairn is the instrument surfaces in 1997 Montreal at auction, act lyric opera “Eugene phony No. 3, “This is truly Stradivarius, said to have donating this performance. with multiple high-end bids. The film won an Academy Onegin,” based on Alex- soulful music that is very, inspired the 1998 Academy All proceeds benefit the Award for Best Original Score by John Corigliano, and ander Pushkin’s classic very Russian in character. Award-winning film “The Livermore-Amador Sym- acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell performs violin solos novel. The opera premiered Borodin's melodic gifts Red Violin.” Pitcairn comes phony. Tickets are $85, throughout the movie. in 1879 in Moscow and and Glazunov's inventive from a musical family. She obtained by calling 925- Immediately following the screening, head next door was first performed in the orchestration combine to began playing the violin at 447-6454. to Zephyr’s Grill and Bar for a dessert and wine buffet. US in 1920, at the Met- create absolutely unique age 3. She has been playing The Symphony Guild Tickets for movie plus dessert are $50 and must be pur- ropolitan Opera in New and beautiful music. The the “Red Violin” since she has also planned a screen- chased in advance. Tickets for movie only are $10 (Vine York. Although “Eugene second movement features was 16, when she received ing of the film “The Red ticket office - advance purchase not necessary). Onegin” concerns seri- a buoyant dance in uneven it as a gift from her grand- Violin,” at 7:00 PM on On Friday evening, May 15 at 6:00 PM, a most unique ous topics, including love, time, which leaves us feel- father. Pitcairn studied with May 7 at the Vine Theater, opportunity presents itself. Ms. Pitcairn will perform death and faithfulness, Act ing like the dancer jumps Robert Lipsett at the USC 1722 First St., Livermore. works for solo violin at a musical soirée in an intimate 3 begins with the lively just a little higher on one Thornton School of Music, Tickets are $10 at the Vine setting - a private home in Livermore. She'll play about music of the Polonaise foot than the other. This and is a strong proponent (advance purchase not 45 minutes of music and talk about the legacy of her during a fancy dress ball. short symphony is the per- of musical education for necessary). There will be remarkable instrument. The evening includes wine and In the words of Lara Web- fect combination of soulful youth. a dessert/wine buffet im- hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $85, advance purchase only. ber, Tchaikovsky’s work is melody and rhythmic Webber and Pitcairn mediately after the film at Ms. Pitcairn has graciously donated her performance. All an “elegant and energized charm.” have known each other Zephyr Grill and Bar ($50 proceeds directly benefit the Symphony. polonaise that makes you The concert concludes for many years. Webber for film and buffet, must The Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild invites you want to perpetually pop with Beethoven’s lyrical says, “Liz is not only a purchase in advance at 925- to get in the “red violin” spirit prior to the concert by champagne corks on every Violin Concerto in D Ma- hugely talented and widely 447-6454.) attending these special events! Call (925) 447-6454 for jor, featuring violinist Eliz- respected soloist, she’s a The concert begins at tickets. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 3 Little Sisters of Hoboken Make for a Lively 'Nunsense' Tri-Valley Repertory lyn named Sister Robert The cast includes Theatre presents "Nun- Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a Peggy Coleman (Reverand sense" at the Village The- novice who is a wannabe Mother), Shari Oret (Sister atre in Danville. Opening ballerina; and the delight- Hubert), Suzanne Henry night is Friday, May 8 at fully wacky Sister Mary (Sister Robert Anne), Sarah 8pm. Amnesia, the nun who lost Sloan (Sister Mary Leo), Performances continue her memory when a cruci- Suzanne Ochs and Paula through May 17 on Fridays fix fell on her head. Gianetti (Sister Amnesia. at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 The play is directed by To purchase tickets go and 8 p.m. and Sundays at Brian Olkowski, musical to www.vendini.com/ticket 2 p.m. direction by Sierra Dee, or call (925) 314-3400. The Village Theater is choreography by Paula Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM- located at 233 Front Street Wujek Gianetti; produced 5:00 PM. in Danville. by Kathleen Breedveld. Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 school auditorium, which The Gang is currently set up for the “Grease.” Here we meet a former circus performer; Mistress of Novices; a eighth grade production of Reverend Mother Regina, Sister Mary Hubert, the streetwise nun from Brook- The Capitol Steps Timeless Favorites Performed in 'Simply Sinatra' PUTTING THE “MOCK” IN DEMOCRACY Fri MAY 1 8pm Steve Lippia (pictured below)brings his big band perfect blend of “classic” and “today. ” He has introduced sound to the Bankhead Theater in “Simply Sinatra,” a cel- a new generation to such favorites as “Mack the Knife,” Duo Rendezvous ebration of timeless songs. Lippia’s style is described as a “You Make Me Feel So Young,” and “That’s Life.” DEL VALLE FINE ARTS Steve Lippia and his Big Band will appear at the Bank- Sat MAY 2 8pm head for one performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Lippia has been called a singer’s singer. A native of An Evening with Boston Brass Connecticut, Lippia’s mother sang professionally and he AND AVHS WIND ENSEMBLE began singing at an early age, performing in local music Tue MAY 5 7pm and drama productions throughout high school and college. Launching a music career proved challenging however, so he began to establish a construction business in Simply Sinatra Florida instead, while continuing to sing with local bands. STEVE LIPPIA AND HIS BIG BAND One of his demo tapes found its way into the hands of Thu MAY 7 7:30pm Frank Sinatra’s former music director, who was struck by the uncanny resemblance of Lippia’s voice to a young Sinatra’s. Lippia was invited to tour with the Woody Her- Almost Elton John man Orchestra, which eventually led to other opportuni- REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG ties and soon he was selling out venues across the country, Fri MAY 8 8pm bringing audiences the music of the American Songbook, Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, and Johnny Mercer. The Best of Doo Wop He has appeared in venues from small jazz clubs to MUSIC OF AN UNFORGETTABLE ERA major symphony halls, both solo and with his band, and Fri MAY 15 8pm has performed with such symphony orchestras as the Boston Pops, Dallas Philharmonic, and locally with San BUY TICKETS Jose-based Symphony Silicon Valley. Lippia’s long-term headline engagements in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City call 925.373.6800 routinely sold out. click bankheadtheater.org Tickets for “Simply Sinatra,” a retrospective of Frank come by 2400 First Street, Livermore (continued on page 7) 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 TENOR Luncheon to Honor Award Recipients (continued from front page) emotions: from laughter to tears and back again, guaran- This year’s Juanita teed to please.” Haugen Awards recipients Kearns began his career in 1993 after winning a exhibit the values of the national competition in Dublin, much like America’s Got Community of Character Talent. Grabbing the top spot in Ireland’s Search for a through their examples of Tenor launched Anthony on the road leading to The Irish service in the community, Tenors, who burst upon the international music scene in while living the values of 1998. The Irish Tenors hold the distinction of being one Responsibility, Compas- of PBS’s top grossing acts of all time; they have ten CD’s sion, Self-Discipline, Hon- esty, Respect and Integrity. to their credit, many achieving gold, platinum and double • Lars Ho-Tseung and platinum status. A frequent performer in the nation’s his family have lived in most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall to the Hol- the Bay Area for 17 years. lywood Bowl, Mr. Kearns has performed for Irish Prime He has enjoyed coaching Ministers, three U.S. Presidents including Barak Obama, Pleasanton youth teams and is a member of the Recording Academy: The Gram- including softball, baseball, Lars Ho-Tseung mys. soccer and golf. He has In addition to his continuing work with The Irish supported the arts through Tenors and his thriving solo concert career, Kearns is the Tri-Valley Repertory increasingly in demand on international opera stages, Theater, beginning as a including recent starring roles in Don Giovanni (Lismore back stage crew member. Opera), Faust and Carmen (Opera Ireland), Lucia di Lam- He is board chair of the mermore, Romeo and Faust (Opera Naples). Tri-Valley YMCA and Kearns released his debut solo album last year, With leads fundraising efforts a Song in My Heart, to great acclaim. “The album is a including the annual David and Rosiland (Roz) Wright compilation of songs that have been my constant compan- Golf Tournament and the ions,” said Kearns. With cuts like Shenandoah, backed by Annual Partners Cam- their community, all the Haugen. Juanita, co-found- the haunting Uilleann Pipes of John O’Brien, the rousing paign which has raised time with utmost integrity er of the Pleasanton Wexford anthem Boolavogue, a brilliant cover of Rodg- over $500,000. Lars was and honesty. Community of Character ers and Hammerstein’s Younger Than Springtime, and the selected as Volunteer of the • The National Charity program, believed that part thrilling Verdi aria La Donna e Mobile, the album’s eclec- Year for the Y. League (NCL), a national of Pleasanton’s success is tic selection perfectly illustrates Kearns’s tremendous Although a local busi- organization of mothers due to its compassionate vocal mastery. The CD will be available at his concert ness owner with a demand- Kelly French and daughters, aims to citizens and those people on May 10, and is also available on his website www. ing schedule, he commits foster community involve- who volunteer throughout anthonykearnstenor.com himself 100% to service the organizations she is ment, philanthropic work our community. Her vision Reserved seating tickets are $27.00 - $40.00, and and encourages friends and leadership among their was to remind people to can be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by and colleagues to join him involved with. Her work ethic, commitment to com- members. The Pleasanton model ethical standards calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office, in these good works. His Chapter was founded in of behavior within their 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Box Office hours are commitment to improving munity service and friendly ways have others willing 2007 and last year their communities, businesses, Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays the lives of children in our 290 members provided home’s and to extend these 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and two hours prior to the perfor- community demonstrates to follow her and make Pleasanton a better place to over 6,700 hours of service traits outside our commu- mance if available. the values of the Commu- to organizations such as nity as they travel and meet nity of Character. live and raise children. • David and Rosiland the Special Olympics, other people throughout • Kelly French has Relay for Life, Bras for the the world. served the Pleasanton (Roz) Wright are dedicated CHORALE to service. Roz has served Cause, Blue Star Moms, This year’s Juanita (continued from front page) youth community for Foster a Dream, March Haugen Community of many years. She has been on the Amador Valley His- “Every song we will perform was featured in an torical Society (Museum of Dimes, Open Heart Character Award recipi- Oscar-winning film,” says Bobby Jensen, VCC President. involved as soccer team Kitchen, PPIE, Tri-Valley ents will be honored at the manager, coaching girls on Main) board, including “Because of that, we thought it would be fun to really President, is currently chair Haven, Valley Humane May 13, 2015 Luncheon play up the ‘night at the Oscars’ theme, with elegant and lacrosse, the Girl Scouts, Society, Firehouse Arts 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the a Vacation Bible School, of the Pleasanton Human movie-style decorations, and chorale members dressing Services Commission and Theatre, The County Fair Pleasanton Veterans Hall. as if attending the annual Hollywood event. We encour- the PTA and recently as and the Taylor Family The luncheon reservation a board member of the involved with the Tri- age our guests to do the same and join the fun, but it is Valley Poverty Awareness Foundation (helping chil- form is available online at completely optional.” Pleasanton Partnerships dren with critical illnesses). the Chamber of Commerce in Education Foundation Council and County Com- Following the performance, guests will be treated to mission on Ageing. David If there is a good cause website www.pleasanton. tasty indulgences and invited to try their luck at a raffle (PPIE). She has been direc- and organizations need vol- org or through the Commu- tor of the PPIE Run for has been very involved and silent auction items. with the Poetry Festival, unteers, NCL is right there nity of Character website Education Race for 4 years, with a helping hand. at www.communityof- Proceeds from this special fundraising event will increasing the participation Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council and the Civic Arts The Juanita Haugen character.org . Cost of benefit Valley Concert Chorale. to 3,000 runners this year. Community of Character the luncheon is $35. The Tickets are $40, advance sales only. Advance tickets She is a positive influence, Commission. They are very dedicated to seniors Award is named in honor event is open to the public. may be ordered by visiting the Chorale’s website at www. believing that individuals of a longtime Pleasanton Friends of the recipients valleyconcertchorale.org , or by calling the Chorale’s can make a difference and and involved with health care and housing. They are Unified School District are welcome to attend and information number at (925) 866-4003. works hard to accomplish Board Member and com- support the recipients. More information about the Valley Concert Chorale is her personal and goals of a great example of a couple working together to better munity volunteer, Juanita available at www.valleyconcertchorale.org , or by calling the general information line at (925) 866-4003. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 5

Revised Program Speaker Series to Feature Mountain Man James Beckwourth Museum on Main has announced a change for the May presentation of “An Evening with…” Ed Kinney Speaker Series. Suzan Gallerito, originally scheduled to portray Susan B. Anthony, will be replaced by “An Eve- ning with James Beck- wourth” on Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm at the Firehouse Arts Center. James Armstead will por- The Broadway Chorus tray the mountain man, explorer, and fur trader James Beckwourth. Broadway Chorus to Perform a James Beckwourth, born a slave in Vir- Program of Travel Songs ginia in 1798, left for the American west after Broadway Chorus will present Broadway Chorus Goes on Vacation, featuring a selec- being freed by his father, tion of Broadway’s “travel” songs. who was also his master. Beginning by Getting Out Of Town (42nd Street), the chorus will “travel” to Fabulous Beckwourth was known Places (Doctor Dolittle) including London (A Foggy Day), Paris (I Love Paris), Bali Hai, as a mountain man, Never Never Land, New York (New York, New York) and then back to San Francisco. explorer, and fur trader. The show will also include the Broadway Kids Chorus directed by Jenny Matteucci and As a fur trapper he was Joan McIntosh. The show is directed by Jenny Matteucci, accompanied by Daniel Lockert, captured by the Crow and produced by JoAnn Loitz. Indians where he married The three performances will be held on Friday, May 15 at 8 PM, Saturday, May 16 at 8 into the tribe and later PM and Sunday, May 17 at 2 PM at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. rose to the position of a Tickets are available online at www.trivalleyrep.org, from the TVRT office 925.462.2121 Crow Chief. or at the Amador Theater box office on the show days. Ticket prices are adults 18+ $20, seniors 60+ $17, juniors under 18 $10. Armstead is a retired James Armstead as 1800s Mountain Man Beckwourth For more information visit the chorus website, www.broadwaychorus.org or call professor of Strategy and 925.462.2121. International Law from the US Naval War Col- ets to “An Evening with during regular operating lege. He has taught inter- Susan B. Anthony” may hours or by phoning the national law, strategy and bring their ticket to the museum at (925) 462- national security policy Firehouse Arts Center to 2766. Tickets purchased Pleasanton Library to Present Baritone for nearly 40 years. gain entry to the replace- by phone and online will The Pleasanton Library on Sunday, May 3, 2015 will Professor Armstead has ment performance of be available for pick up present a free concert performed by international baritone served on numerous fac- “An Evening with James at Will Call in the lobby Krassen Karagiozov. It will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the ulties including Stanford Beckwourth.” of the Firehouse Arts large meeting room of the Pleasanton Library. University, Pepperdine All events are general Center on the evening of Sponsored by Friends of the Pleasanton Library, the event University, the Univer- seating at the Firehouse the event. Tickets may be features Karagiozov, who is both an accomplished pianist sity of California, and the Arts Center, 4444 Rail- available at the event sub- and baritone soloist. US Naval Postgraduate road Avenue, Pleasanton, ject to availability. Cash, Karagiozov has participated in and won numerous inter- School. He enjoys por- CA 94566. Tickets are check, Visa and Master- national musical competitions and has appeared with opera traying various historical $10 General Admission, Card accepted. companies such as Opera Carolina, Opera San Jose, Lake characters such as Beck- $7 Seniors (65+)/Stu- For more information George Opera Festival, Spoleto Opera Festival, Aspen Opera wourth, Tuskegee airman dents (with valid ID), $5 on the Ed Kinney Speak- Theater, the Opera Company of North Carolina, Opera Roa- General Benjamin O. Members. Tickets may ers Series visit www.mu- noke, Piedmont Opera Theater, and Capital Opera Raleigh. Davis, and early cowboy be purchased online at seumonmain.org or phone For more information about this and other library events, Thaddeus Dunkley. www.museumonmain. Museum on Main at (925) please visit the library’s website at www.cityofpleasantonca. Individuals with tick- org, at Museum on Main 462-2766. gov/services/library, or call (925) 931-3400 ext. 4. Krassen Karagiozov 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 1st Wednesday Parties Offer More Music, New Displays, Food Trucks 1st Wednesday Street Alameda Wine Competi- featured artist is longtime Parties return to Pleasan- tion trophies, will serve up Pleasanton resident Debbie ton's Main Street on May their best varietals by the Wardrope. Look for local 6, June 3, July 1, August 5 glass. high school students featur- and September 2. • Science and Innova- ing their work at ArtBlock This year the Pleasanton tion Fair: Only in May on June 3. Downtown Association is students from Amador • Music, Music & bringing more music, new Valley and Foothill High Music: In addition to the Tapestry Vocal and Handbell Ensemble (pictured above), directed by Cindy Krausgrill, displays by talented local School will display their featured band in the Enter- will perform a program with the theme, "Sentimientos, Music That Speaks to the Heart." students, food trucks from science and innovation tainment Garden, musi- The performance is offered in Support of C.O.P.E., Serving East Bay Families in Need. Food Truck Mafia and projects in the 300 block cians will perform through- The concert and annual pie party will take place at 7 p.m. Fri., May 1 at the Walnut Creek an all new Wine Garden of St. Mary Street. The out 1st Wednesdays. Local United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek. There is no admission presented by the Alameda Foothill Jazz Ensemble and bands, youth groups & charge. The event is open to the public. On Sat., May 9, the group will perform at 7 County Wine Competition. Amador Bollywood Club others will be featured in p.m. at the Stoneridge Creek Retirement Community Stoneridge Event Center, 3300 Pleasanton Downtown will provide entertainment various locations during Stoneridge Creek Way in Pleasanton. This performance is open to residents and their Association Executive at the fair. the event season. Ruckatan guests. For more information, visit www.TapestryRingersandSingers.org Director Laura Olson said, • Food Truck Mafia: Latin Tribe will turn up the “This year we are commit- Food Truck Mafia will heat and celebrate Cinco de ted to further enhancing feature five new trucks Mayo in the Entertainment our popular 1st Wednesday each month at 1st Wednes- Garden on May 6. Steel Street Parties so that all day Street Parties. Le Café Rose is bringing country Annual Auction Set for May 9 ages can enjoy a fun and Roule, Lobsta Truck, Gril- hits to June 3rd’s Street The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation and the The Wente Foundation for Arts festive night in Downtown laz Gone Wild, Southern Party followed by Stereo Education host the annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction, Winemaking a Difference. Pleasanton. We are excited Comfort Kitchen, Kona Bounce on July 1st with The event includes a wine tasting of local wines paired with delicious appetizers, hosted about our new partner- Ice, Out of the Cave and tunes from 90s, 2000s and by local winemakers, and silent and live auctions. ships with local schools many more will serve up today. August 5th heats The annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction is set for May 9, 5 p.m. at the Barrel Room and organizations and new delicious cuisine on Main up with 80s cover band at Wente Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. activities like our improved Street. Or. relax and take a Fast Times and Public Proceeds will benefit the following organizations: and elevated Wine Garden. seat on one of downtown's Eye rocks out the final 1st George Mark Children's House, which provides comprehensive end-of-life care for We cannot wait to welcome beautiful restaurant patios. Wednesday on September children and their families. you on May 6th." • Artblock: Artists and 2nd. Las Positas College Foundation's "2GenFund" Scholarship Program, for high quality • New Wine Garden: artisans will be featured Follow the PDA on childcare for the children of Las Positas College students. Along with the family at the growing ArtBlock Facebook, Twitter, Insta- Bankhead Theater's youth outreach programs to local students. Providing educational friendly Entertainment located on E. Angela gram, Pinterest, Google+ workshops, master classes and low cost performances to students. Garden at 530 Main Street, Street. Stroll the street and and visit www.pleasan- Shakespeare's Associates elementary school outreach program. this year adults 21 years discover a wealth of talent tondowntown.net to be In addition, there will be a special Fund-a-Need on the night of the event. Digital arts of age and older will be from painters, sculptors, the first to know about and design are a fundamental part of a 21st century education, and our local schools lack able to hear rocking bands jewelers and more. Plus downtown events & activi- the technology infrastructure needed to teach these classes effectively. Needed infrastructure inside the all new Wine there will be live music ties. Information at (925) includes computers, tablets, design programs, and audio visual systems. An added benefit Garden. Local wineries, each month. May 6th 484-2199 or www.pleasan- of providing these hardware and software elements is that they can be used across other the majority boasting 2014 tondowntown.net. curriculum areas. A Sneak Peek at some live auction lots include anAzamara Luxury Cruise; and a Rose Bowl Parade & Game Experience. For information or to view auction items go to the Livermore Valley Winegrowers St. Bart's to Host Religion Chat Foundation website at www.lvwf.org The May Religion cas Hergert of the Unitar- ton. The group's mission Chat will be held at St. ian Universalist Church statement reads, "To en- ESL Session Set at Las Positas College Bartholomew's Episcopal in Livermore will be the rich, educate, and inform The English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program at Las Positas College will host an Church, 678 Enos Way, speakers. ourselves and others about open house on Friday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It will be held at Las Positas Livermore, on May 13 at This event is free of the great diversity of faiths College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, in Livermore, and will take place in Building 2400, 5:00 to 6:00 PM. charge. Interested people and cultures in our Valley. Room 2420. The topic will be "In are welcome. In order to accomplish our The free event will provide an opportunity to learn about LPC's ESL program, find out your faith whom would you Religion Chat is s month- mission, a variety of events how to get started at Las Positas, tour the campus, visit a current ESL class, and meet cur- venerate---look up to--as a ly interfaith forum held on are held each year. rent Las Positas students. holy person or a saint? What the second Wednesday of To contact the group, The event is open to anyone in the community interested in improving their English, attributes do they have? the month at one of Inter- e-mail Interfaith.intercon- visiting the campus, or learning about new career opportunities. im Ghilardi of St. Au- faith Interconnect's sixteen [email protected]. The For more information about the ESL Open House, please contact Jonathan Brickman gustine's Catholic Church participating congregations group is also on Facebook. at (925) 424-1216 or by email at [email protected]. of Pleasanton and Rev. Lu- in Livermore and Pleasan- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 7 SIMPLY SINATRA (continued from PAGE 3) Meeting Set on Issues Impacting Women and Girls Sinatra’s hits, from his in the Wind” to the Bank- Congressman Eric Swalwell serves as co- served as chairperson of early years with some of head stage. Later in May, Swalwell will speak on chair of the United Solu- the Dublin Heritage and the era’s big bands, through the unforgettable music Thurs., May 7 at 7 p.m. at tions Caucus, a bipartisan Cultural Arts Commission, of the 1950s returns with the Las Vegas Rat Pack Lynnewood United Meth- group he co-founded in on the Dublin Planning days and beyond, are $42 “The Best of Doo Wop,” or $60 for adults and $16 a showcase of hits by The odist Church at 4444 Black January 2013 comprised Commission, and was for students. Diamonds, The Safaris and Ave, Pleasanton, 94566. of first-term Members. elected to the Dublin City On the Friday night fol- the Del Vikings. He will discuss issues The group continues to Council. lowing “Simply Sinatra,” The Bankhead Theater affecting women and girls meet regularly to advance The AAUW is sponsor- “Almost Elton John,” a is located at 2400 First from the perspective of the common-sense solutions ing this event because of one-of-a-kind tribute to the Street in downtown Liver- Federal Government. This and find ways to overcome concerns about issues, such British legend, brings such more. Tickets to all events talk is free to the public. It the partisan divide. as the pay gap between favorites as “Crocodile may be purchased at the is sponsored by the Ameri- After earning under- women and men, sex Rock,” “Goodbye Yellow box office, online at www. can Association of Uni- graduate and law degrees trafficking, and bullying Brick Road,” and “Candle bankheadtheater.org or by versity Women (AAUW), from the University of in the schools. AAUW is calling 373-6800. the Livermore, Pleasanton, Maryland, he returned to committed to supporting Dublin Branch. the East Bay to serve the "fairness in compensation, CAPITOL STEPS Swalwell represents Eric Swalwell cause of justice and protect equitable access and ad- (continued from front page) California's 15th Congres- victims as a prosecutor vancement in employment, sional District, which 2015, he was sworn in for in the Alameda Country and vigorous enforcement mocks both sides of the way our political system includes a large portion of his second term in the U.S. District Attorney's Office of employment anti-dis- issues in a unique blend works ... and the many the East Bay. In January House of Representatives. for seven years. He also crimination statutes." of music and comedy that ways it doesn’t. While may be the only thing that serious issues are treated consistently earns biparti- with respect, the Capitol san support on Capitol Hill. Steps look for angles that The group was formed appeal to a universal sense 'Remember When Rock Was Young' Performance in 1981 when a few con- of the ridiculous and, as gressional staffers were Newport says, they are Broadway performer asked to come up with happy to take any approach Craig Meyer returns to the that allows them to laugh Bankhead in May with entertainment for a holiday his one-of-a-kind tribute Craig Meyer as party. Ronald Reagan at themselves. After more than 30 to the living legend Sir Sir Elton John was President at the time, Elton John “Remember so co-founders Elaina years and as many albums, When Rock Was Young.” Newport, Bill Strauss and The Capitol Steps are a Meyer’s vocals and his tal- Jim Aidala figured that if Washington DC institution. ent on the piano transport entertainers could become They have performed in all audiences back to the days politicians, then politicians 50 states, appeared before when rock was young with could become entertain- five US presidents in both such chart-topping hits as ers. They took a comic Democratic and Republi- “Crocodile Rock,” “Benny approach, skewering both can administrations, and and the Jets,” “Goodbye political parties and the been widely featured on Yellow Brick Road,” and very places and people television and National “Candle in the Wind.” that employed them. They Public Radio. Their most This will be Meyer’s were such a success that by recent album, “Mock the second appearance at the 1988 they were no longer Vote” features such irresist- Bankhead, following his working on Capitol Hill, ibly funny hits as “Stuck nearly sold out “Almost but laughing at it full-time in the Middle East, Too”, Elton John” show in instead. “Jeb is Ready, He’s My early 2012. Tickets for the St. Louis, Cats, Starlight stage with such pop music The Bankhead Theater St. Bart's to Host Religion Chat Although not all of the Brother,” and “All About single performance of “Re- Express, Irving Berlin’s superstars as Frankie Valli offers another trip down the Base.” member When Rock Was White Christmas, Crazy and Barry Manilow, who memory lane later in May current members of the Young” on Friday evening, for You, and 42nd Street credited him as “one of the when the “Best of Doo Steps are former Capitol Tickets for the single evening with the Capitol May 8, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. among others. Meyer has most talented people I have Wop.” The show on May Hill staffers, taken to- are $52 or $69 for adults Steps on Friday, May 1st also had roles on television ever worked with.” 15th features The Safaris, gether the performers have and $16 for students. shows including Will & Meyer is now con- The Tokens, and the Del worked in a total of eigh- at 8:00 p.m. are $52 or Although Meyer bears Grace, General Hospital, sidered one of the best Vikings tribute group and teen Congressional offices, $69 for adults and $16 for a close resemblance to and and Family Law, and has Elton John tribute artists comedy host Tom Ogden. representing members on students. has an uncanny ability to appeared in major motion performing today. His The Bankhead The- both sides of the fence. The Bankhead The- sound like the rock legend, pictures such as Leather- “Remember When Rock ater is located at 2400 With a range of political ater is located at 2400 he did not originally set heads and Joyful Noise. Was Young” show takes First Street in downtown experience, musical, act- First Street in downtown out to become a nationally- Over the years, he has audiences on a spectacular Livermore. Tickets may be ing, improv and pure Livermore. Tickets may be recognized Elton John performed at Walt Disney musical journey filled with purchased at the box office, comedic talent, the Capitol purchased at the box office, tribute artist. His resume World and in venues of all energy and excitement, and online at www.bankhead- Steps are notoriously gifted online at www.bankhead- is filled with Broadway sizes, as well as on cruise packed with favorite songs, theater.org or by calling at finding the humor in the theater.org or by calling and regional theater credits ships around the world. glittering costume changes, 373-6800. 373-6800. including Meet Me in Meyer has appeared on and elaborate details. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street Season 4 contestant, 'Star Chefs’ Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears presents the LAB Choir from 7:30-9 N. Third St., Hayward. Program and Livermore Art Association Gallery, Livermore. Reception for GeoJango is “Rising Star,” April 30; Gayle Pirie, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at St. facility of the Hayward Area Recreation located in the Carnegie Building, offers Wednesday, May 13 from 4-6 p.m. in Chef/Co-owner of Foreign Cinema, rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal and Park District. www.dmtonline.org art classes, unusual gifts, painting the Founders Room. Emerging Artists, Laszlo, and Show Dogs, Cookbook the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Ave., Pleasanton. This ensemble of or 510-881-6777. rentals, art exhibits and information an exhibit of visual art featuring works author, James Beard Nominee, June 4; from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, young singers (14-20) is trained by Best of the Best, Las Positas College, pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third by students from the four District Tanya Holland, Executive Chef/Owner small cover. Chanticleer (the award-winning SF celebration of the arts and fund-raiser St., Livermore. The gallery has been High schools; Granada High School, of Brown Sugar Kitchen, TV personality, Steve Fread performances: 5/1, 6-9 choral group). The free concert will for Las Positas College Foundation, open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Livermore High School, Del Valle cookbook author, 2013 California Concannon; 5/7, 8-9 Retzlaff; 5/9, include a wide range of musical styles. April 25. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Continuation School and Vineyard High Chef of the Year, Sept. 10; Joanne 1-4, Retzlaff wine auction weekend; catholicsofpleasanton.org Livermore. http://laspositascollege. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call School. The exhibit will be open to the Weir, James Beard Award Winner, TV 5-10, 12-4, McGrail's; 5/16. 12-5 Strings in Every Which Way: Pleasan- edu/performingarts 449-9927. public at the opening reception on May Personality, cookbook author, Chef/ Wente; 5/23, 1-4 Retzlaff; 5-25, 1-4 ton Chamber Players. Sunday, May Lamplighters Music Theater, May 3, Imagination Expressed 2015, the Pleas- 13 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit will be Partner of Copita, Nov. 12. 5050 Arroyo Retzlaff Memorial Day on the lawn; 17, 2:00 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4 p.m. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, anton Art League's ninth art exhibit at open from May 6 – June 13 and will Road, Livermore; event information 5/28 4-8, Livermore Farmers Market; 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Lo- 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Lamp- Museum on Main. March 11 – May be on view for patrons who attend any 925.456.2424; dinner reservations at 5/30, 1-4 Retlzaff; 5-31 12-5, Wente. cally-based group performs a matinee lighters perform excerpts from Gilbert 3, includes paintings, photography, performance or event at the Bankhead 925.456.2450 or wentevineyards.com/ 6-25 5:30-7:30 Cuda Ridge Neil concert of classical chamber music. and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, baskets, pottery, porcelain and jew- Theater. Receptions are free. Proceeds restaurant Young set. On the program are Mendelssohn's The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, and elry. 603 Main Street, Pleasanton CA from art sales benefit the Bothwell Arts Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., May 1, Del Valle Fine Arts, Duo Rendezvous, Octet in E flat major for 4 violins, 2 others, with a special bonus - a chance 94566. Museum hours are Tues. - Sat. Center. www.livermoreperformingarts. concert, 6-9 p.m. featuring the Catfish violin and guitar. 8 p.m. May 2. violas, and 2 cellos, op. 20; Dvorák's to-sing along. www.stclarespleasan- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. org. Boys. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81; and ton.org/event Las Positas College Annual 2015 Fine Art in the Vineyard, annual Livermore Art and Artisan pizza crafted by On the Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Tchaikovsky's Adagio Molto for String Playwrights’ Theatre series, the Eugene Art Photography Exhibition, April 27 Association show at Wente Vineyards Vine Catering available for purchase or 373-6800. Quartet and Harp. Performing are: O’Neill Foundation, Tao House featuring - May 15, 2015 in the Mertes Center Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd. ( sorry no outside food or beverages An Evening with the Boston Brass— violinists Philip Santos from Oakland, plays by Clifford Odets. A staged- for the Arts Gallery, Building 4000 Livermore. Sunday May 24, 2015, from permitted) To purchase tickets go to with Special Guests Amador Valley High a renowned concertmaster, Cecilia reading of Odets’ popular Waiting for and in Building 2400 Hallway near 11:00am. to 5:00pm. Wine tasting, art www.laspositasvineyards.com go under School Wind Ensembles, May 5, 2015 Huang and Darcy Van Valkenburgh Lefty is scheduled for Sunday, May Room 2420. Reception and awards, demonstrations, entertainment. www. section "happenings" and click on the at 7pm, at the Bankhead Theater, from Pleasanton and Katheryn Hewatt 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Barn at the Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 livermoreartassociation.org concert. Space is limited. Sunday, May 2400 First Street, Livermore. Tickets from Oakland; violists Micah Naler Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site PM Building 2400, Room 2420. 3000 Art Under the Oaks Applications Now 10th celebrate Mother's Day. Event can be purchased at bankheadtheater. from Pleasanton and Melissa Huang in the Danville Hills. It will be followed Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. Being Accepted, sponsored by the room & patio will be open for special org or by calling 925.373.6800. from Fremont; cellists Paul Rhodes by Odets’ highly successful Golden Fresh Works #5: Firehouse Arts Center Livermore Art Association and Alden Mother's Day Brunch. Tickets and Las Positas College, music department from Concord and Michelle Kwon from Boy on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Harrington Gallery exhibit opens Satur- Lane Nursery; held under the shade menu are available online. Visit www. recital, 12:30 p.m. May 6, Main Stage, Pleasanton; pianist Danielle Naler the Historic Site. Playwrights’ Theatre day, May 2. On view through Saturday, trees at Alden Lane Nursery on July 18 laspositasvineyards.com and go under Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus from Pleasanton and harpist and PCP is produced by the Eugene O’Neill June 6. Free opening reception with and 19, 2015 The application deadline the section "happenings." Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositas- Artistic Director Dominique Piana, Foundation, Tao House, in coopera- the artists and awards ceremony on is May 4. Applications can be picked Charles R Vineyards Celebrates college.edu/performingarts now from Livermore. Reserved seating tion with the National Park Service. opening day from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Light up at the LAA Gallery, located at 2155 Mother's Day with Chocolate, Wine Simply Sinatra, Steve Lippia and his tickets $15 - $20, with senior and Reserved tickets for both events are refreshments served. This annual Third Street in Livermore or can be and Roses, Sunday, May 10th from big band. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 7. student discounts available. Purchase available online at www.eugeneoneil. juried installation features 73 artists downloaded at www.livermoreartasso- 11:30 am – 4:30 pm with Truffles by Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., online at www.firehousearts.org up to org, or by phone at (925) 820-1818. using a wide variety of media, including ciation.org/enter/enter.html#auto. For Fab Delights; Charles R “Dick” will Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org two hours prior to the performance; by There is limited seating available in the oil, watercolor, photography, drawing, more information, send email to Erin present each Mom a long-stem rose to or 373-6800. phone at (925) 931-4848; or in person Old Barn performance site. All seats sculpture, mixed media. Adjudicated Davis at [email protected]. honor this special day.Bring a home- Almost Elton John, 8 p.m. Fri., May 8. at the box office. are $25.00 per person. by Philip Linhares, retired Chief Curator made picnic and sip some Charles R Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Swingin’ Blue Stars of The USS TriValley High: Intergalactic 2015. of Art at the Oakland Museum. For MEETINGS/CLASSES wine on the patio. 8195 Crane Ridge Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Hornet Memorial Day Salute to the Creatures of Impulse, the Bay Area’s more info: 925-931-4849, or jfin- Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Rd., 5800 Greenville Rd. in Livermore or 373-6800. USO, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and May award-winning, nationally recognized [email protected]. Regular 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Charles R Vineyards events: Anthony Kearns – Ireland’s Foremost 24 at 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, teen improv troupe, takes teen improv gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, their own materials and easels. Open “Uncorked!” Fourth Friday Is Back at Tenor in Concert. In a rare California 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. “out of this world” with a new Sci-Fi Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday to all artists. Professional artist models Charles R Vineyards! – kick off on Fri- appearance, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. show each night. See one, two, or all 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad (nude). No instructor. Students under day, May 22nd from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Founding member of The Irish Tenors, Super Diamond Tribute to Neil three nights of the Bay Area’s only Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations 18 need written parental permission to Gather your friends and unwind with the multi-platinum recording and Diamond, May 29 and 30, 8 p.m. full-blown improvised teen musical. always appreciated. May 9 Special attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell music on the patio from “KNR.” $5 concert trio. Kearns is joined by Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Audience suggestions inspire fresh new Event: “Artful Bouquets” Response Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. (free for club members). Wine by the fellow Irishman Patrick Healy at the Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. characters, stories, and improvised Event: floral arrangements created Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- glass or bottle available for purchase. piano. Reserved seating tickets are org or 931-4848. songs each night…no show is ever the in response to selected works in the able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Spring Fling Club Pick Up Party & Live $27.00 - $40.00; available at www. same. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, exhibit will be on display at the gallery for more info about the workshop, Music On The Patio -Saturday, May firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or ON THE STAGE May 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. Free Preview during Pleasanton’s Big Draw festival. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ 16th from 11:30am – 4:30pm. Live at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Fiddler on the Roof: Pacific Coast Reper- Nights Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 Hours May 9: 11:00-3:00 p.m. earthlink.net. music by “Souled Out” starts at 1pm. Avenue, Pleasanton. tory Theatre presents the 9-time Tony and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Cen- 37th Annual Las Positas College Spring PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now 8195 Crane Ridge Road/ at the end of Las Positas College, vocal, instrumen- Award winning musical. Fridays and ter, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Fine Art Festival. Art Exhibit: April meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Greenville Road. tal, Mother’s Day Jazz Tea, 3 p.m. May Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays General admission tickets: students 25th - May 14th. Reception: May 7th Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The Retzlaff Vineyards, Annual Mother’s Day 10, Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, at 2:00 p.m., April 17 through May 3 $5; adults $10. Tickets available at 4.30 - 6.30 PM, MCA Gallery (Building Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 3000 campus Hill Dr., Livermore. at the Firehouse Arts Center. Reserved www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, 4000). 3000 Campus Hill Drive, us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- at 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- seat tickets are $17-$38. Purchase or at the Box Office at the center. Free Livermore. cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Bring the kids, pack a brunch and ingarts online at www.firehousearts.org, 925- parking. Art Made Easy Reception and Show on experiences through poetry. Become a enjoy the day in the shade of our Las Positas College, orchestra, wind 931-4848, or at the center Box Office, Ohlone College Playwrights Festival May 4, 7 p.m. to 9. Pleasanton Senior member & share your work - Contact ancient pepper trees. Hat contest with ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., May 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. (Bill 2), Thurs., May 7 and Fri., May 8, Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. [email protected] for more prizes for the most colorful, the most 14, Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, 8 p.m. world premieres of dynamic, Refreshments will be served. Works info on Theme Challenges, Membership outrageous, and the oldest. $10.00 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. April 17-May 3, weekends. Village edgy, and inspiring 10-minute plays. representing are created during Fall, & Opportunities. per adult. Due to popular demand, this http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- Theatre, Pleasanton. www.villageth- Written by professional and emerging Winter and Spring Classes will be ex- Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond event is by reservation only. 925-447- ingarts eatreshows.com or 314-3400. playwrights around the country . hibited Monday May 4- noon to Friday - Classes are for beginners and inter- 8941 for reservation. Broadway Chorus Goes on Vacation, Play On! a comedy by Rick Abbot, pre- Student Repertory Theatre Company, a May 8th closing at noon. mediate students. Classes start Mon., Thomas Coyne Winery Spring Open May 15-17, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 sented by the San Ramon Community class of student directors, producers, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council third May 11th 9:30 to Noon for five weeks House, May 23, 24, 25, noon to 5 p.m. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Theater. Comedy about a theater group actors, and designers at Ohlone College annual The Big Draw, taking place and Tues., May 12th 6:30 to 9PM for p.m. Release of four new wines: 2012 Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets at 462-2121. trying desperately to put on a play, produce the festival. Smith Center at on May 9, 2015. The Big Draw is a five weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot, Sweet Emilie, Chardonnay Port, 2009 Best of Doo Wop, 8 p.m. Fri., May 15. as they deal with the maddening Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., downtown Pleasanton chalk and arts Location, Bothwell Arts Center 2466 California Port, 2002 Livermore Merlot, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., interference from a haughty author who Fremont. $10. (510) 659-6031 or festival. Includes sidewalk chalk artists 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Art 2010 Eldorado Petite Sirah. All wines Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org keeps revising the script. Performances SmithCenter.com and a variety of arts activities. In ad- and Frame 925-443-3388 will be available for tasting. Food Ven- or 373-6800. will be held at the Front Row Theater, Nunsense, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, dition, there will be live performances dors will be available.2405 Research Livermore-Amador Symphony, presents 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San May 8-17, Village Theatre, 233 Front throughout the day, painted pianos, WINE & SPIRITS Drive, Livermore, (925) 373-6541 or Beethoven and the Red Violin featuring Ramon, weekends April 17 to May 3; St., Danville. Tickets at www.villageth- Take A Seat Poetry Chairs on Main The Chef & The Winemaker - A http://thomascoynewinery.com Elizabeth Pitcairn, soloist. 8 p.m. May curtain 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, eatre.shows.com. Street, Artful Bouquets at the Har- Celebration of the Bay Area’s Most 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 2 p.m. Sunday. For information and Las Positas College, one act plays, rington Gallery and much more. www. Acclaimed Women Chefs, Wente Vine- MUSIC/CONCERTS Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tickets, go to www.sanramoncommuni- May 20 and May 22, 1 p.m. Black Box pleasantonarts.org/ yards Restaurant. Four dinners, 6 to 9 Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- or 373-6800. tytheater.org Theater, Performing Arts Center, 3000 GeoJango: Geography & Art Gone p.m. : Jan Biesty Executive Chef and urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Louis A. Botto (LAB) Choir Concert. Hank Williams: Lost Highway, April 17- Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Wild, a new art exhibit opening at the Co-Owner of Shakewell, “Top Chef” South Livermore Ave., Livermore. The Catholic Community of Pleasanton 26. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 laspositascollege.edu/performingarts THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 9 A Program of Traveling Music The Pleasanton Com- The Skin of Our Teeth, May 22-June 14. information at wmorgan@laspositas- more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, There is parking on site as well as on Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 college.edu. Las Positas College, 3000 Information go to http://facebook.com/ 7:00pm walk start. www.trivalleysocks. the street. munity Concert Band will N. Third St., Hayward. Program and Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. StoriedNights org. Registration fee & minimum $200 2015 Top Chef Grand Tasting Event, be playing the Pleasanton facility of the Hayward Area Recreation 24th annual Livermore Wine Country in donations required; register link Sun., May 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Rotary Club Farmer’s Market on Sat- and Park District. www.dmtonline.org DANCE Festival, May 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on website. A fun evening 10k walk of Dublin annual fundraiser at 5885 urday, May 2, 2015. The or 510-881-6777. Las Positas College, dance perfor- May 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown through downtown Pleasanton with Owens Dr., Pleasanton. Food paired mance, 2 p.m. May 2, Main Stage, Livermore. Celebration of wine, craft most participants in decorated or with wines from local restaurants and downbeat will be at 9:00 COMEDY Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus brews, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, themed bras. Bra judging contests, wineries; taste craft beers; dine on AM. The Capitol Steps. 8 p.m. Fri., May 1. Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositas- entertainment and hometown charm. raffle baskets, goody bags & a fun delicious desserts. Door prizes, silent The Band will play a Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., college.edu/performingarts Produced by Livermore Downtown, Inc., Finisher’s Party included. 100% of and live auctions, free valet parking. medley of tunes fit for a Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Valley Dance Theatre Spring Rep, free admission. Fee for wine and beer funds raised are donated to local Bay $45 per person. www.TopChefDublin- or 373-6800. Spring celebration of dance with tasting. www.livermoredowntown.com Area beneficiaries. Rotary.org. traveling experience through repertory pieces both classic and Las Positas College, speech perfor- The Museum on Main 2015 Ed Kinney Hula Lives On, 2:30 p.m. May 24, many towns in the United MOVIES contemporary featuring highlights from mance night, 7 p.m., May 8, Main Speaker Series An Evening With… Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., States and around the world. Classic Film Series, First Thursday of Sleeping Beauty and a swinging salute Stage, Performing Arts Center, 3000 James Beckwourth, Tuesday, May 12th, Livermore. Kumu Gloria Ruiz Presents The play list will include each month at 7:00 p.m. through June to the 1940's. Music accompaniment is Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// 7pm: James Armstead will portray the Halau Makana Lani in a Musical 2015 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 provided by The Valley Dance Theatre laspositascollege.edu/performingarts mountain man, explorer, and fur trader. journey to the Islands of Hawaii. show tunes, marches, TV Old Bernal Ave. May 7, Coal Miner's Pit Orchestra. May 30, 7 p.m., May 31, 21st Livermore Valley Wine Auction, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Accompanied by the talented voices of Show theme songs and pa- Daughter; June 4, My Left Foot. Theme 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First “Winemaking a Difference,” May 9, 5 Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets may be Faith Ako and Weldon Kekauoha. www. triotic melodies plus popular Almost True, presented by Las Positas St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. p.m. at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. purchased online at www.museumon- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. selections made famous over College coordinator of the Humanities org or 373-6800. Includes dinner, auction, live music. main.org, at Museum on Main during “Let’s go fly a kite!” The San Ramon Candace Klaschus, a film historian. Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founda- regular operating hours or by phoning Art & Wind Festival, is scheduled for the years. Pleasanton Library meeting room. The CHORAL tion, www.lvwf.org the museum at (925) 462-2766. Sunday and Monday, May 24-25, 2015 All are invited to come programs are free and all are welcome Music of the Silver Screen, Valley 2015 Spring Faire, Saturday, May 9, Tails at Twilight, Fri., May 15, 6 to 11 in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 and listen. For further infor- to attend. Note that some films are Concert Chorale, May 17, 3 p.m. First from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the p.m. Bella Rosa at Garré Winery, Liver- Alcosta Blvd. from 10am to 5pm both mation contact Director Bob mature in content and may not be suit- Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Streets, Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 more. Evening of music, dancing, and days. www.ArtandWind.com able for children. 931-3400, ext. 4. Livermore. www.valleyconcertchorale. Donlon Way in Dublin. General admis- scrumptious food with live and silent Williams at 925-846-5897. org sion to the French-themed Spring Faire auctions to create a brighter future AUDITIONS is free. Come to celebrate Mother’s for cats and dogs. Benefit for Valley Open auditions: “A Funny Thing Hap- OPERA Day or just come to enjoy the beautiful Humane Society. valleyhumane.org/ pened on the Way to the Forum," Livermore Valley Opera, May 31, 2 p.m. springtime blooms in the park, shop for 2nd annual Beer Tasting and Sudsy Monday May 4, 6:30-8:30pm, Las Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad antiques and one-of-a-kind items, lis- Supper, May 17 at St. Bart’s Parish Positas College, Livermore. All roles Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. ten to live music, and enjoy great food Hall in Livermore. For the price of needed. Non-AEA. No stipend. Prepare org or 931-4848. with a glass of wine or champagne. admission ($35 general at brownpap- a one-minute monologue, preferably A Grand Afternoon at the tropical There are plenty of children’s activities ertickets.com), dine, dance and sample comedic, and 32 bars of an upbeat paradise known as Mia Nipote Winery, as well. www.ci.dublin.ca.us several brews during the evening, chat song from musical theater. Accompa- 4 p.m. Sun., June 7. Livermore Valley 75th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, with beer pros. 5:30-9 pm. Music by nist provided. Callbacks Wednesday Opera fundraiser. $90 before May 20, Sat., May 9, Pleasanton Senior Center, Queen of Hearts and The Mellotones. May 6 and/or Thursday May 7, 6:30- limited to 110 people. (925) 200- 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Exhibi- Advance tickets at $30 general, $15 8:30pm at Las Positas College; sides 7425, www.livermorevalleyopera.com tors registration 8-10 a.m., show open youth (7-20) and $8 children (2-6) New Interactive will be from the show and emailed to public 2-5 p.m., awards ceremony may be purchased from brownpaper- prior to callbacks. Accompanist pro- MISCELLANEOUS 2:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by City of tickets.com until May 13. After that, vided. Rehearsals Monday June 1, and Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Pleasanton and Alain Pinel. No admis- they will be sold at the door, at $35 Online Calendar! run Mon-Thu 7-10pm. Performances Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. sion charge. 251-1111. general. Youth and children’s ticket July 23-26. Directed by Wesley Morgan. Features local authors reading their Bras for the Cause “Diamond Jubilee” prices will not change. Childcare will Music Direction by Mark Dietrich. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley SOCKs be available. St. Bartholomew’s Parish Choreography by Faith Blevins. More and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). Hall is at 678 Enos Way, Livermore. All Strings Concert Begins at 7 p.m. The Del Valle Fine Arts all-strings concert this Satur- Duo Rendezvous unites two leading Canadian per- day May 2 is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm instead of the formers, violinist Jasper Wood and guitarist Daniel usual 8:00 pm. Bolshoy. The Duo Rendezvous program includes Bach’s Harpist Anna Lorenz, a rising young local talent, will (1685-1750) Suite in A Major, BWV 1025, Saraband, present a short program at 7:00 pm. The Canadian violin/ celebrated violinist Niccolò Paganini’s (1782-1840) guitar duet Duo Rendezvous performs at 8:00 pm. Sonata Concertata, the Pièce en forme de Habanera by Anna Lorenz, a scholarship student at the Jacob’s the impressionist Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), the Suite School of Music at Indiana University, will make her Populaire Espagnole by Manuel de Falla (1876-1946, Lu- Livermore debut solo-performance at the Bankhead iza by Brazilean composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927- Find your local Performances, Theater. Lorenz’s musical studies began at the age of two 1994), Histoire du Tango by Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992, at the piano and at age eight on the harp. She won the Vittorio Monti's (1868-1922) Hungarian-style Csárdás, Events, Festivals, and more! Livermore-Amador Symphony’s youth competition and and the Introduction and Tarentelle by Pablo de Sarasate performed Debussy’s Danses. (1844-1908). Lorenz’s harp program includes Andante from Violin Tickets are $42/$35/$28 and are available at the Bank- Sonata No. 2 by J. S. Bach (1685-1750), Oriental (Span- head Theater box office, 2400 First Street in Livermore, ish Dance No. 2) by Enrique Granados (1867-1916), by phone at 925.373.6800 or online at www.bankheadthe- Asturias (from “Cantos de España”) by Isaac Albeniz ater.org. (1860-1909), Etude de Concert Op. 193 by Félix Gode- Students through high school are admitted free, but froid (1818-1897), Danse Oriental and Toccata by Aram tickets must be arranged by calling or going to the box Khachaturian (1903-1978), and Impromptu by Reinhold office. College students are $10 on the day of the perfor- www.independentnews.com/calendar Glière (1875-1956). mance. (925) 447-8700 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

(Organizations wishing to run notices $30.00 LHSAA raises funds to support “Mad Men”—Is that all there is? in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Livermore High School's Students, Faculty Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care & Administrative needs. Contact: Kristen/ of Bulletin Board or email information to Simon - 925-784-1367 or 925-784-9987, [email protected]. Include name Rich - 925-989-4372, Jim 925-548-8108 by Linda Milanese ranged to take with her, the apartment has been stripped of organization, meeting date, time, place or go to www.livermorehighalumni.com or The AMC series “Mad Men” is almost finished. For bare by her vindictive mother. Most people would have and theme or subject. Phone number and www.mkt.com/lhsaa some viewers, it’s been an exciting 8-year commit- called the police, but Don seems unperturbed—to almost contact person should also be included. The film “Terms & Conditions May Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Apply,” will be shown on Sat., May 2 at ment. For others, the series unfortunately didn’t have relish his new asceticism. Don’s job in advertising has "La Vita Charter," Bocce tournament the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dub- the universal appeal of a show like “Downton Abbey.” I always been to convince people they need to buy things and fundraiser, May 8, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. lin, at 7:00 PM. This 80 minute film has think AMC’s decision to divide the last season into two to be happy, but he realizes that things, like love, haven’t at Campo di Bocce, 175 E. Vineyard Ave., been touted as a “Must-see” by Huffington Livermore. Benefiting Livermore Valley Post. This film shows us why our founding 7-episode parts was a mistake. The 10-month interruption brought him happiness. His new unfettered freedom Charter Schools. Sponsored by Resource fathers created the 4th amendment to didn’t create the desired buzz that would have inspired leaves him ripe for the assignment Roger gives him in the Insurance Company. Food served all- protect the right to privacy & security. A people to Netflix-binge to catch up. In fact, the number third episode, “The Forecast.” night-long; a DJ; raffles, games and prizes; meet & greet potluck begins at 6:30 PM, wine and beer tastings; silent auction and while a discussion follows the film. This of this year’s viewers was slightly lower than last year’s. Roger needs to make a presentation at a conference more. Register at www.trivalleylearning. event is unaffiliated, free ($3.00 donations However, speaking on behalf of a very loyal following of about the firm and asks Don to write a short “Gettysburg org/bocce accepted), & wheelchair accessible. For “Mad Men” enthusiasts, I can say without reservation that Address” forecasting where the firm will be in the next Armchair Travelers, Livermore Public more information, call 925-462-3459 or Library Civic Center on May 14, 2015 from email [email protected].” we will miss this provocative show. year. Clearly, the assignment becomes more personal for 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Wilderness Press author Forte International Exchange We’ve become attached to the show’s characters over Don. He wanders around asking everyone what they want Tom Courtney will discuss multi-day hiking Association (FIEA) seeking volunteer host the years and enjoyed the nostalgia of its 1960s setting for their futures, but his real intent is to find answers for adventures he features in his guidebooks, families for high school boys and girls and the historical events that are part of its backdrop. The himself to questions like-- Is that all there is? What’s my Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn from various countries for the upcoming to Inn and Walkabout Malibu to Mexico: school year. Host families provide room, authentic props and costumes from each episode are so goal? What’s important in life? All those things. At one Hiking Inn to Inn on the Southern California board, and guidance for a foreign teenager. admired that an iconic collection representing the ‘60s point, he actually asks Peggy, “Do you have a thesau- Coast. Adults are invited to this free Couples, single parents, and families has been donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of rus?” A thesaurus! Don the advertising genius has always program on the second Thursday of each with or without children living at home month in the Community Meeting Rooms of are all encouraged to apply. The exchange American History. Yes, Don Draper’s grey suit and fedora been full of imaginative, big ideas without the aid of a the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore students arrive from their home countries will find a place with Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Archie mundane thesaurus. It seems that everyone else seems to Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- before the current school year begins. Each Bunker’s chair. know exactly what they want. tion please call 925 373-5500. FIEA student is fully insured, brings his/her Widowed Men and Women of North- own spending money and expects to bear We’ve seen Don through two marriages, countless • Betty plans to go back to school for her Masters in ern CA., May 7, 11:30 a.m. culinary school his/her share of the household responsi- affairs, and what appeared, last year, to be a personal psychology (She actually believes that people like to talk luncheon in Pleasant Hill, RSVP by May 4 bilities as well as be included in normal rehabilitation. Since he no longer had to hide his dual things out with her.) to Ruby, 462-9636. May 14, 1 p.m. lunch activities and lifestyles. For information in Livermore, RSVP by May 12 to Gloria, contact your Local Representatives Carol identity, he seemed more comfortable with himself. His • Peggy wants to rise to the top in advertising and cre- 846-8320. May 16, 1 p.m. friendly bridge, or Susan Berger at 209-502-7443 or by e- daughter told him she loved him, he wasn’t drinking as ate something of lasting value RSVP by May 9 to Barbara, 426-8876. May mail [email protected]. Information: much, he was back at work. The season ended with a hal- • Ted’s dream is to have a pharmaceutical account 17, 1 p.m., general meeting, birthday lunch www.forteexchange.org. in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 14 to Gloria, Tri-Valley Republican Women Fed- lucination visible only to Don—an upbeat song and dance • Sally says the most important thing for her is to not 846-8320. May 21, 5 p.m. happy hour in erated, special guest speaker, California number from Cooper, his deceased old friend and partner. be like her parents, Don and Betty Pleasanton, RSVP by May 19 to Mary, 736- Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. Shannon “The Best Things in Life are Free” and Don Draper • Joan wants love and marriage (and it looks as if the 2350. May 23, noon, brunch in San Ramon, represents the California 34th Assembly finally appeared to value the best things. new man in her life is going to make that happen) RSVP by May 21 to Marsha, 830-8483. District. She was elected in November May 28, noon, lunch in Livermore, RSVP 2010 as the first woman Veteran to serve The opening episode of this year struck a different In this 3rd episode, a realtor manages to sell Don’s by May 26 to Gloria, 846-8320. May 31, in that legislative body. Thursday, May 14, note with Peggy Lee’s sad and haunting song “Is That All penthouse apartment despite its barren appearance that 12:30 p.m. lunch in Dublin, RSVP by May 2015 at Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty There Is?” It’s not a hopeful theme song for a new and she tells him “reeks of failure” and “looks like a sad 28 to Bette, 510-357-7873. Hawk Road, Livermore, (Hwy580@Airway Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, Blvd.) 5:30-6:30 meet and greet hour, better Don Draper. It’s 1970. (You can tell by the Yo- person lived here.” (Yes, she still earned her commission.) May 5, 2015 at 7:30pm at Pleasanton dinner at 7 pm. $30 members/$34 guests. semite Sam mustaches and sideburns around the office.) He comes home early and interrupts the final signing, Middle School, 5001 Case Avenue, Contact Linda at Krikorianpublishing@ Don has been shaken by news of the death of someone and the realtor asks him to wait in the hallway until Pleasanton. Topic: A Bird's Rainbow; Bob yahoo.com or phone 925-426-1474 for Lewis will unravel some of the mysteries reservations due by Monday, May 11th. All he cared for ten years earlier—Rachel from Season one. they finish. The scene ends with Don left standing alone of color in birds with a little chemistry, a are invited to attend. The wistful song poses the existential question Don outside the door of his former apartment, his questions bit of physics, and a lot of brightly colored Livermore-Amador Genealogical wrestles with in the first three episodes this season. The still unanswered. He seems to be left with nowhere to slides. Bob is a birding instructor, bird pho- Society presents Anne Gillespie Mitchell. tographer and world traveler. He is a board On May 13 at 7:30 pm. She will speak song’s answer: “If that’s all there is my friends, then let’s be and nowhere to go. I’m afraid it reminds me of “The member of Golden Gate Audubon and chair on Searching Successfully to Reveal Your keep dancing. Let’s break out the booze and have a ball Doorway” of Season 6 when Roger, partner and star phi- of their Adult Education Committee. No Ancestors Story on Ancestry .com. Held . . . .” Which is exactly what he does—lots of drinking landerer, talks about life on his analyst’s couch. He talks admission charge; refreshments served. at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada For more information go to the website Ct., Pleasanton. No charge and all are and sex as usual. Trying to fill his emptiness, he gets into about life’s experiences that are supposed to change you www.ohloneaudubon.org. welcome. Anne is a Product Manager at what he thinks is a meaningful relationship with Diana, a or give you answers—doors that keep opening until the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Ancestry.com and writes the Ancestry Anne creepy ghoul of a waitress. The episode ends when she last door that takes you to “you know where.” Life is one Club will meet on Thursday, May 14, column for Ancestry.com. Her website rejects him because she doesn’t “want to feel anything,” door after another until you open the last door—nothing 700pm at Alisal School's multipurpose Finding-forgotten-stories.com has a wealth room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. of information to help you in your ancestral and Peggy Lee provides the soundtrack: “And then I learned, no changes. Novella Carpenter, author of the 2009 research. For addition information contact: fell in love . . . and I said, ‘Is that all there is to love?’” So will Don finally get it right? Will he experience a memoir Farm City will speak on the his- Marilyn Glass and Diane Wiedel, Program Two marriages and countless hook-ups show “love” isn’t flash of understanding about the meaning of life? Or will tory and current state of the urban farm Chairs. E-mail program@L-AGS. movement. Visitors are welcome. For more GNON (Girls Night Out Networking working for Don. he just open another door or two leading nowhere and information call Bev at 925 485 7812 or and the Bankhead Theater in Livermore In the second episode, Don divests himself of the final confirm the sad Peggy Lee soundtrack that, indeed, “that’s visit www.lavgc.org. invite Bay Area women for a night of net- remnants of his marriage to Megan. While she rails at all there is”? Golf Tournament, Livermore High working, fun, great food and theater tours. School Alumni Assoc.(LHSAA) is sponsor- This special evening will offer an opportu- him for being a liar, he quietly writes her a check for 1 Only four more Sundays left to find the answers to ing its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on nity to learn about the Bankhead Theater million dollars. Really? Does he have that kind of money? all our questions. That’s not much time for a miraculous Fri., May 29 at Las Positas Golf Course. and it's upcoming shows and events. There He seems sincere when he says the check is “for the life change. I think the most recent episode, “The Forecast,” "Shotgun Start-Scramble Format" starts will be raffle prizes and great food by Valley with a 11:30 registration & 12:30 Tee Off Catering. 5 to 7 p.m. on Mon., May 4, 2400 you deserve.” When he returns to his apartment, he finds doesn’t bode well for a happy ending. and includes green fee, cart, range balls, First St., Livermore. RSVP and prepayment that rather than the few personal items Megan had ar- prizes, and dinner for $125.00/player. required: www.gnon.org/rsvp.html or call Can't make the golf, dinner & socializing 925-487-4748. $10 pp for GNON mem- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 11

bers; $15 for nonmembers. Information at (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. centers and affordable housing complexes Congregation Beth Emek, Center 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday year). Those with an immediate need or www.gnon.org. Any retired man is welcome to drop by to to residents of Southern Alameda County. for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. who would like to donate nonperishable Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy learn about your opportunities. For more The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at food items, call the office at (925) 479- Club. Feed your wonder about the Night information check our website: branch121. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. (831) 278-1916. 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- [email protected] (put “SIR” in the by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at org. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. subject line). [email protected]. All services Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- only. The Outreach Center will be open Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 ClutterLess Self Help Support are free. ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, DBE Daughters of the British Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi a.m. All are most welcome to come and Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. 11 visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- support group for people with difficulty dis- Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, ers.org/ carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. ity. For more information call the church Livermore. Hope Hospice’s Fifth Annual Hike is a psychological issue, not an organizing a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month First Church of Christ, Scientist, office 925-462-4802. Lynnewood United Methodist for Hope 2015, Saturday, May 2, at Del issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Partici- Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) congregation where all are welcome. pants can check-in and start their hike Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except (3) organization made up of women of held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Memorial hike some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come British or British Commonwealth heritage and reading room are located at Third and a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. with Sunday school for youth and adults at and fund-raiser. Two trail options: easy 2.6 or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or and ancestry with a focus on charity and N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:25 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. mile roundtrip route; 4.4 mile hike with a 925-922-1467. More information at: www. fellowship. Those interested in helping with open to the public, features books, CDs Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Children are welcome in all services. Con- moderate incline. $40. Hikers can sign ClutterLess.org “the cause," enjoying social activities, and and magazines for sale. For information, Eucharist with choir, child care provided. tact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, up by going to TheHikeForHope.com or by Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes forming long-lasting friendships, contact call (925) 447-2946. 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www.saintbart- send an email to [email protected] or calling Hope Hospice at 925-829-8770 for visitors to come experience a great time Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Sunset Community Church, 2200 slivermore.com visit website at www.lynnewood.org. a printed registration form. while making a difference in our commu- Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- Little Brown Church, United Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd additional information. vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Pleasanton Military Families is at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 costumes give free guided tours beginning The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., a Pleasanton based support group for provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org those who have a loved one serving in the of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 2580 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Assistance League® of Amador Val- Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Pathway Community Church, 6533 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share call 447-6282. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship ward, 1 p.m. the beautifully landscaped grounds. For group of volunteers, reaching out to those concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, The Church of Jesus Christ of information on the Ravenswood Progress in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun that are experienced. There is no better Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- adult programs. Biblically based practical Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- doing it. Regular meetings are held on the support than being surrounded by others more. Information, 447-8840. messages, nondenominational. All are wel- Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at who know what you are going through. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at (925) 443-0238. the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Three times per year, the group collect 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 org (925) 829-4793. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social For more information, see our website, supplies and sends care packages to the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. group of retired men who join together to www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, troops. Contact [email protected] for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., better enjoy their leisure time. Activities e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ the location of the next meeting. information, call 925-447-1246. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: include golf, bridge, photography, travel, yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Livermore Military Families, a Asbury United Methodist Church, 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Operation: SAM “Supporting All support group for families in Livermore 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at John Knox Presbyterian Church, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military who have a loved one serving in the Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, support organization based in Livermore. Military, is intended to be a safe place for Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings [email protected] for more info. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch S.A.M. has been in operation since January family members to come and share their Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education on the first Thursday of each month at the 2004. It is dedicated to the continued experiences and concerns with others who munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. East Avenue, Livermore; worship service Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, morale support of deployed troops. For understand what they are going through. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth San Ramon. Please read more about the information or donations, visit www. All family members are welcome to attend org. org. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and operationsam.org, email operationsam@ meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday United Christian Church, www. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. of each month at the Livermore Veterans uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed information or to attend a meeting, call Depression and Bipolar Support Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from tion offering community and spiritual & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa- encouragement for questioners, seekers 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Ave. (United Christian Church). More Bras for the Cause “Diamond Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's tion, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. Jubilee” Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary com or (925) 315-7170. SOCKs (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Good News Bears, nonprofit with 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call aged children go to Kid’s Church following Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Val- 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, 7:00pm Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ a mission to distribute stuffed animals 449-6820 for more information. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 ley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sunday walk start. www.trivalleysocks.org. pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al to social services, emergency services, Granada Baptist Church, 945 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all service; children’s program available. All Registration fee & minimum $200 in dona- Pereira, 462-6415. medical facilities and anyone who needs a Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and tions required; register link on website. A Bereaved Mother’s Network of hug. Based in Livermore, the group reaches Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. activities. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http:// fun evening 10k walk through downtown the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of around the Bay Area and the world. Volun- worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- www.unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733. Pleasanton with most participants in each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore teers needed to hold collections of gently 1-888-805-7151. stone Court, Pleasanton. Services 9 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors decorated or themed bras. Bra judging Civic Center Library, Small Conference used teddy bears and other stuffed ani- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 blended with choir and band. Childcare for St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) contests, raffle baskets, goody bags & a Room. The aim of the network is to allow mals, assist with fund-raising and deliver Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, infants through age 6 and children start – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- fun Finisher's Party included. 100% of bereaved mothers to make connections the animals to organizations supported by services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 in the worship service with their parents. 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. funds raised are donated to local Bay Area with, share resources, and support other the group. Meetings 2nd Thursday of the a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 10:30 contemporary worship led by a band. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Lag B’Omer beneficiaries. mothers who have been through the worst month, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore Police org/ All are welcome. Sunday school for children and middle- picnic on Sunday, May 3 from 10:30 am NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & experience of their lives, losing a child. For Station. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.org Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org to 12:30 pm at Athan Downs Park, 2975 Support Group meets monthly for parents/ more information, contact katiestrube@ or call 373-7982 for more information. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School (925) 846-4436. Montevideo Dr., San Ramon. Annual picnic caretakers of children ages 5-17 years comcast.net. 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, potluck and our traditional watermelon with (or suspected of having) emotional/ Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open RELIGION Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and toss. Please bring a picnic dish to share, psychiatric disorders. It meets the third to new and established residents of the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Senior adult minis- 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. park games, food for Alameda Food Bank. Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- tries meet every other month. 846-8650 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Celebrating "Week of Action." - Provid- Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, ing new or gently used books for a class Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is on the second Wednesday of the month, a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary of third grade students with limited drop-in and free. Contact person is Marsha Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, and children’s program For more informa- 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, resources. This event is free for TVCJ McInnis at 925-980-5331. family activities, and monthly adult socials. tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. members. $5/adult for non-members; can Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Cedar Grove Community Church, be applied toward membership. group for retired men who seek activities www.PleasantonNewcomers.com St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 there is adult Bible study, youth activities 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Center for Spiritual Living to enhance their retirement. Monthly Community Resources for Inde- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Livermore Valley - People from all faith meetings feature lunch and an interesting pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- care during all events. 447-1848, www. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. traditions, cultures, races and sexual speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn help people with disabilities and supports ship service. AWANA children's program trinitylivermore.org Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 orientations welcome. Sunday service about and join activities such as hiking, them to live independently and participate Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and in their community for as long as they are Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. offered as well. Meeting place 1617 2nd wood carving. There is also a neat group willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Well Community Outreach Center St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. Contact revhar- of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact ministry provides meats, canned and dry [email protected] or visit us at http:// meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month to provide information and referrals and service. Information 447-8747 or www. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only csllvlighthouse.org. at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road provide community education at senior uucil.org St. Innocent Orthodox Church, available prior to the start of the school 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

New Bishopric Selected for LDS Dublin 1st Ward The Pleasanton California Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calling of a new bishopric for the Dublin 1st Ward congregation. This is one of six Mormon congregations in the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin. The new bishop is Clint Jensen with Scott Long as 1st Counselor and Dean Davis as 2nd Counselor. Bishop Richard Hair and his counselors Clint Jensen and Rich Ambrose were released and received an expression of gratitude for their years of service. The church operates with a lay ministry. All of its local members serve each other without pay. Bishop Clint Jensen The Tri-Valley Moose Lodge #2521 in February, made a is Director of IT Compliance, Technology Risk Office with donation to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Kaiser Permanente, is married to Marianne Jensen and they of four Tommy Moose stuffed animals to be given to have five children. Scott Long is married to Lisa Long and children who are emotionally distressed because of he is Vice President and Trial Counsel with Fidelity National a family trauma, such as losing their home or a family Title Group, Inc. They are the parents of four children. member. The donation is one of the community services Dean Davis is Vice President of IT with Technology Credit performed by the Tri-Valley Moose. For information on Union. He is married to Jin Davis and they are the parents joining this organization, contact Floyd Richards at 420- of three children. 6402 or [email protected]. Bishop Jensen and his counselors, with the support of their wives and children, will lead a congregation of ap- Elijah Deakin proximately 400 members and help them increase their commitment to our Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen their Elijah Deakin Attains families and serve their fellowmen. The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most Eagle Award selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Elijah Joseph Deakin, 18, will be honored with Scouting's Katherine Graham of Livermore, initiated at Mississippi State highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award. University Nathaniel Hale of Dublin, initiated at San Diego State Uni- Deakin will receive the award in a ceremony at 2 p.m., versity; Kyle Escott of Livermore, initiated at San Jose State May 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, University; Nicole Ambayec of Pleasanton, initiated at San Jose 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore. State University; Chelsea Dondero of Pleasanton, initiated at San Only 2 percent of Scouts achieve the award. Deakin Jose State University earned the required 21 merit badges, and completed a These residents are among approximately 32,000 students, project. faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Deakin's project consisted of a planter bench for Liver- Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomina- more Valley Charter Prep (LVCP), where he is a senior. tion and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors Deakin said the benches, which are about 8 feet long, will and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are provide a restful spot. Flowers and bushes will be planted eligible for membership. by the school's garden club. Deakin did all the labor, using donated materials from Kayla Mele, from Livermore, was one of 1,666 students who one of the scoutmasters at Troop 935. New bishopric for the Dublin 1st Ward congregation were named to the Dean's List for Fall 2014 at Biola University. Deakin has served as junior assistant Scout Leader and Also included on the list are Jonathan Blea of Livermore, Paige received the Thomas S. Monson Award, named after a Bocianski of Pleasanton, Alicia Castelluccio of Pleasanton, Janelle prophet in the Latter Day Saints church. Ching of Dublin, Stephanie Davis of Livermore, Kate Estes of Active in theater and dance at LVCP, Deakin recently Pleasanton, Eileen Kim of Pleasanton, Shaylynn Knuppe of Pleas- finished acting the Charlie Brown role in "Your a Good anton, Kevin Ross of Livermore, Garrett Stevenson of Livermore, Man, Charlie Brown," at LVCP. He sings in the choir and Natasha Storti of Livermore, Dennis Sue of Pleasanton, Kaylee Udinski of Pleasanton and Autumn of Pleasanton. competes on the varsity swim team. Biola students are placed on the Dean's List to honor those with Accepted at Brigham Young University for next year, a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in twelve of Deakin intends to join the Air Force and become a canine more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at officer. He also plans a two-year mission for his church. least a 3.2. This past fall, 38 percent of Biola students achieved Deakin is the son of Joseph K. and Kjelene Deakin of this academic goal. Livermore.