Danville Living Magazine November 2019

Mailed Directly to West Danville Residents and Published Online

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Danville LIVING

MEET THE

Patel Family: Always a Reason to Smile COVER PHOTO:

by Kim Lind Photography

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Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Danville Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017 Designer: Emily Lund Contributing Photographer: Kim Lind Photography

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Dear Neighbors!

The holidays are inching closer and closer, can you believe 2019 is coming to an end? During this season of giving, I can’t wait for you to read about some of the amazing non-profits and volunteer work that we have here in Danville. We’ve also got some great businesses sharing their wisdom and tips!

In this issue you will meet the Patels: a caring, adventurous group who keep family and community at the forefront of their activities.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this time with family and friends.

See you around town!

Alexandra Sullivan Content Coordinator

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Expert Contributors To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Architects

Steven Wynn, AIA is an Architect with over twenty years’ experience designing custom homes, additions and remodels. A Cal Poly grad, Steven is NCARB certified and a LEED accredited professional with expertise in historic preservation and adaptive use. He and Blair Barry, a Danville native, are partners in their award-winning firm, Barry & Wynn Architects. Steven enjoys hiking with his camera and enjoying time with his family, including two young daughters.

Dentistry Paul Cannariato, DDS Danville Dental Care (925) 820-2121 www.paulcannariatodds.com

Dr. Paul Cannariato and his team have been providing friendly and professional care in Danville for over thirty years. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific in 1987, and thereafter studied Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain at the University of California, San Francisco. In addition to his own practice he enjoys mentoring other dentists as a visiting faculty member of the Spear Institute.

Event Coordination and Design

Rayna Hess has over 15 years of experience in corporate and private event planning. She is an expert at bringing your vision to life, creating a spectacular event that friends and co-workers will talk about for years to come. Rayna’s sophisticated designs, and effortless management style, make her a preferred vendor at a number of popular, local venues including Blackhawk Country Club. As co-owner of Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals, she also has high quality event rentals at her fingertips for each of her clients.

Steve Wynn Barry & Wynn Architects 925-837-1422 stevew@barryandwynn.com www.barryandwynn.com

Eventfully Yours Event Designs Rayna Hess (925) 370-1300 rayna@eventdesignsbyrayna.com www.eventdesignsbyrayna.com

Fashion

Jonni Smith A Dress Change Consignment (925) 855-5581 www.ADressChangeConsignment.com

A Dress Change has been outfitting Danville and the surrounding areas since 2009. We are now the only women’s consignment shop in town and have grown our clientele to over 2500 consignors.

Our labels range from high-end couture such as Chanel and St. John to casual clothing such as Chicos and Eileen Fisher as well as purses, shoes and jewelry. A Dress Change prides itself on customer service and are here six days a week to serve your needs.

General Contractor

Full-service complete, kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovation company based in Santa Clara. We are licensed to operate in CA. Our expert designers and in-house insured contractors will provide high-end, timeless, elegant, sophisticated, and classic complete renovation, kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovation.

Jewelry, Diamonds & Timepieces

Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts.

Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.

Ryan H. Done Right Home Remodeling Inc. 1-800-816-0000 homeprofessionals26@gmail.com www.donerighthomeremodelingca.com

Steve Padis Steve Padis Jewelry info@padisjewelry.com www.padisjewelry.com

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Expert Contributors To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Home Maintenance

AAA House manager is your partner in home maintenance. Trusted and reliable House Managers tackle your to-do list and help you create a plan to get ahead of future maintenance needs, all to keep you home running smoothly. Whether you have a leaky faucet, smart home tech to install, or need your gutters cleaned, AAA House Manager works for your home so your home can work for you.

Interior Design

Drawing inspiration from her clients, travels, and architecture, designer Casey Howard brings a refined, eclectic eye to each of her projects. At Casey Howard Designs, founded in 2012, the design team specializes in Full-Service Residential Interior Design, including new construction, small and large-scale renovations as well as furnishings and interior styling. With a high level of project management expertise, CHD simplifies the design process to ensure that your experience is enjoyable and effortless.

Real Estate

Janice Jordan comes from three generations of real estate experts. Her passion and perseverance, combined with 30 years of experience and being a Danville resident for over 20 years, is her key to creating an extraordinary client experience, always exceeding expectations, and the reason clients call on her every time they are buying or selling a home. She is an upstanding member of the community and spends her time volunteering and supporting local events. In her spare time, Janice enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with her daughter Jenna, her horse, Wilder, and Australian Shepherd, Buster.

Rodent Proofing

Anthony and Mike are the owners of Honest Rodent Proofing Inc. They have over 25 years of combined experience in business ownership, marketing/sales, and in the pest control industry. Mike lives in the Sacramento area with his wife and three girls. Anthony lives in Walnut Creek with his wife and three kids. In our business there are 3 simple rules we live by. One, treat every home as if it was your own. Two, Honesty and transparency is the only way to conduct business. Three, Family is not an important thing, it’s everything!

We are a family here at Honest and our customers are part of that family.

Wealth Management

Local Danville residents, Jim and Matt have worked with families in the Bay Area for the past two decades. The Carbonell Forrey team offers customized investment planning and management services based on each individual’s unique set of needs and objectives. With a family-first approach, the team prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience so that clients are able to focus on the other important aspects of their lives.

AAA San Ramon 925-314-2600 www.aaa.com/housemanager

Casey Howard Designs, Inc. Casey Howard (925) 725-4223 Info@caseyhowarddesigns.com caseyhowarddesigns.com

Janice Jordan Broker/Associate at Compass janice.jordan@compass.com 925-580-7482

Mike Scott and Anthony Lozano Honest Rodent Proofing 925-433-3988 customercare@honestrodentproofing.com www.honestrodentproofing.com

Jim Carbonell Matt Forrey The Carbonell Forrey Wealth Management Group 925-279-1701 carbonellforreywmg@rbc.com www.rbcwmfa.com/carbonellforreywmg/

Find us online DanvilleLivingCA www.DanvilleLivingCA.com

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Resident Feature

Meet the

Patel Family: Always a Reason to Smile

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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hen both siblings and friends tell you they have the perfect person for you, it’s time to listen up. Even when that person is literally on the other side of the country.

For Bijal and Meetal Patel, that is exactly what happened.

Bijal grew up in Hanford, CA. A graduate of St. Mary’s College, he was working in the Bay Area when he was introduced to his future wife. Meetal, who grew up in a small suburb of Boston, MA, was still in graduate school at Northeastern University when the two connected. They began their relationship navigating the very long distance between East Coast and West Coast, and now, married for 15 years, it was a risk worth taking.

Meetal is a physician assistant at BASS Medical Group, proudly working with Dr. Andrew Smith. Bijal is the Managing Director at Rocket, Inc, an AI/ML recruiting firm in San Francisco.

Bijal spent all four years at St. Mary’s College on the tennis team and continues to play several times a week. The whole family, including Bela, age 12, and Nikhil, age 8, love to hike locally on the weekends.

As far as team sports go, the whole family loves to root for the Golden State Warriors.

Because they’re representing both coasts, even the kids have chosen sides when it comes to two teams in particular, “While the boys are die-hard Raiders fans, Meetal keeps true to her New England roots, and the girls of the family are New England Patriots fans.”

Nikhil is a student at Montair Elementary, where mom, Meetal, sits on the PTA Board. He loves to play basketball and is now learning tennis at the Crow Canyon Country Club.

Bela, who attends Charlotte Wood Middle School, plays cello in the school orchestra, and also performs Indian classical dance.

Both Nikhil and Bela are very musical.

“The kids have been at Reeder Music Academy for several years for their piano lessons... They have excellent teachers and strive constantly to give the kids their best learning experience.” In the kitchen, everyone enjoys baking together.

Five years ago the Patel family moved from out near Blackhawk to their current west side home. They were able to find a spot that needed a little love, but has a nice spacious yard for the kids to enjoy for years to come.

About their neighborhood, they said, “Over the years, we have been touched by the warmth of the people in this community.”

In their enclosed neighborhood, the Patels have grown close with many of their neighbors, often celebrating holidays and other special events with their friends.

“Since we have no local family, we are very fortunate to have wonderful

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neighbors! On the very first day we moved in, we were greeted by our next door neighbors with warm smiles and lemonade.

They were quick to share their contact info and offer help in case we needed anything.

They have proven true to their word.” There are plenty of kids in the neighborhood, so drive slow- chances are they’re outside playing!

One of the family’s mottos is “Family Sticks Together.” Their extended families are spread throughout the country, but they make a point to come together for special occasions and in times of need. Bela and Nikhil have been traveling since they were each about six months old. Every year the family makes the trek to chilly Boston to visit Meetal’s family during the winter holidays. If you’ve never been to the east coast in the winter - it is cold! So the Patel’s also enjoy jumping across the Pacific Ocean and visiting Hawaii. Their favorite trips, however, are quick, local ones here in California - Santa Cruz, Monterey, whitewater rafting on the American River.

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One of the other pillars of the Patel family is community service. They are active in both schools that the kids attend as well as organizations like Kids Against Hunger. Their drive to give back to their community comes from loving their community. Not only have their neighbors and friends been integral in celebrating life’s big moments, so have some of Danville’s local hot spots! Bijal and Meetal celebrated their first wedding anniversary at Piatti’s, in the Livery, fifteen years ago. Whether they know it or not, that restaurant has been a part of a young couple growing up and turning into a family.

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Pet Adoption Corner

Amber

Brook Meet your forever friend at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: Noon to 6 pm Wednesday & Thursday, Noon to 7 pm Friday, and Noon to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday.

Eight-year-old Amber is a sweet snuggler with soulful eyes. This affectionate little pupper is looking for a home and family that will help him build her confidence. Amber cannot wait to go out and explore the world and hopefully entice you into a game of fetch or two.

Would you like to be part of the heroic team that saves the lives of rescued dogs and cats? Can you share your talents to connect people and animals? ARF volunteers are making a difference! For more information see our website, www. arflife.org, or call (925) 256-1ARF.

The adoption fee for puppies <6 months is $300, for adult dogs is $250, and includes a discount on the first six-week session of a manners class.

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Six-month-old Brook is a sweet kitty with curious eyes that are mesmerized by all the excitement around her. Once she feels safe and secure, she happily joins her siblings for playtime. She is looking for a quiet home with loving adopters that can help her build confidence and come out of her shell.

The adoption fee for kittens <6 months $125 ($200 for 2) and for adult cats is $75 ($100 for 2).

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Real Estate Listings in West Danville Addresses in Bold are Seller’s/Buyer’s represented by Ron and Joe Gatti | 10/10/19

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Westfield Cir Ashley Cir Windstream Pl Elworthy Ranch Dr Elsie Drive Morris Ranch Road Verona Ave

Adair Ct 1,399,000 Briar Pl 1,448,000 Kuss Road 1,499,000 Highland Dr 1,558,000 Kirkcrest Rd 1,765,000 Whispering Trees Ln 2,249,800 Starmont Court 2,598,000

699,000 699,880 799,000 999,500 1,199,900 1,249,900 1,300,000

1499 1292 1764 2119 1941 2087 1484

2 3 2 4 4 4 3

2 2 2 3 3 2 2

2052 3158 2676 2948 2575 2916 4388

4 5 3 4 5 6 4

2 3 3 3 2 3 3

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Rubicon Cir Boyd Ct

Windfield Ln El Portal

650,000 965,000

1287 1941

2 3

2 2

Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths Ilo Ln Hartley Dr W El Pintado

499,900 649,000 1,025,000

515,000 615,000 1,050,000

1012 1283 1560

2 2 3

1 2 2

1,079,000 1,150,000

1932 2690

3 4

2 3

Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths Railroad Ave Railroad Ave Old Town Ln

1,198,000 1,299,000 1,299,000

1,198,000 1,300,000 1,330,000

1306 1430 2135

2 2 4

2 2 3

Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in this magazine is separate from any statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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November

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri., Nov 8 - Mon., Nov. 11

Wed., Nov. 20

Every Monday

Danville Veterans Day Celebration

Senior Event: Paint Party and Hot Chocolate

Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events

@Veterans Memorial Building Help honor our Veterans by participating in some of the activities in Danville this Veterans Day. A special tribute video and slide show will be shown honoring Vietnam Veterans and other Veterans service organizations in the San Ramon Valley. Throughout Veterans Day Weekend the Veterans service organizations will be hosting an extended open house at the Veterans Memorial Building, showcasing the military displays, military vehicles and more.

Time: 8am-5pm Cost: Free

@Town Meeting Hall Join us for a fun afternoon of painting, have a little hot chocolate, and learn how to paint step by step with the instructor.

Joe is not only going to teach us to paint, he is going to bring all the supplies! Even if you’ve never painted before in your life, he will bring out the creativity in you.

Please check in with the Senior Center to find out what you will be painting.

Cost: $30 Time: 1-3:30pm

@Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local nonprofit community. Tips for change is a fun and unique way for local local charity organizations to raise much needed funds.

Volunteers and supporters of local nonprofits suit up and become your servers for the evening with all tips and 10% of sales going to support their organization.

This event occurs most Monday evenings between 5 and 8pm and is open to the public. Reservations required.

Thurs., Nov. 14

Celebrate 10 Years! Art Gallery Anniversary Party @Village Theatre and Art Gallery Join us for our anniversary party and enjoy the current art exhibition - The Affordable Art Show.

Time: 5:30-7:30pm Cost: Free

Thurs., Nov. 14-Sat., Nov. 23

Danville Children’s Musical Theatre Presents: Frozen Jr. @Village Theatre and Art Gallery Do you want to build a snowman? You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time! Join Anna, Elsa, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. With its empowering message of love and understanding, Frozen JR. is sure to melt your heart!

Time: various showtimes, including matinees Cost: $8/children and seniors, $10/adult

Fri., Nov. 29

Lighting of the Old Oak Tree @Historic Downtown Danville Make memories with your loved ones at Danville’s annual tree lighting ceremony.

Watch as Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle a little magic dust on the old oak tree and bring it to light. Warm feelings will quickly quell the cool air as local choral groups provide musical accompaniment and neighborhood businesses pass out hot beverages. Want to keep the magic going?

Stroll downtown and enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and holiday shopping through the festively decorated streets.

Time: 5-8pm

Every Saturday

Farmers’ Market @Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot-Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and fresh breads. This event is located at Railroad & Prospect Avenues and offers free parking in the adjacent lot.

Time: 9am-1pm More information at www.pcfma.com

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Save the date: Sun., Dec. 1

Santa Arrives at the Livery @Danville Livery Santa Claus officially arrives at the Danville Livery! Enjoy a magical day of horse and carriage rides, strolling entertainment, live music, and don’t forget to have your picture taken with Santa during our annual event!

Time: 12-3pm

Wed., Dec. 4

Sip & Shop @St. Isidore School St. Isidore School invites you to kick off your holiday shopping at our annual Sip & Shop Holiday Boutique. Attendees will enjoy wine, champagne, and delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts from some of Danville’s favorite restaurants and specialty shops. Over 30 local vendors will be onsite to help you find something special for everyone on your list. Mingle and be merry while supporting SIS! Tickets can be purchased at www.stisidore.org Time: 5:30-9pm Cost: $35 online, $40 at the door.

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Save the date!

Our next Magazine Anniversary Party will be

Thursday February 27, 2020!

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Charity Spotlight

Impact 100 East Bay Women’s Organization

By Jo Peek, Resident since 2014 All photos courtesy of Duy Dang

Winners and Runnerups with Impact 100 members

Renee Morgan, Town Council Member Nancy Clark, President of Impact 100 & 2019 Winner CASA

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n October 2nd at the Blackhawk Country Club, Impact 100 East Bay held our Annual Community Celebration.

We heard compelling speeches and heartfelt stories from this year’s finalists: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), White Pony Express and Covenant House California.

Congratulations to this year’s grant winner, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), who was presented with a check for $108,000.

We also awarded runners up, White Pony Express and Covenant House California, with a check for $1000 each.

Nancy Clark, President of Impact 100 & Jo Peek, publisher of Blackhawk Living and Danville Living

Our mission is to unite women in our community in a common cause. Together we provide large, transformational grants each year to local non-profits. Email to get involved right away. impact100eastbay.org, info@impact100eastbay.org

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Expert Contributor

When Classic Meets Glam

By Casey Howard, Principal, Casey Howard Designs, Inc.

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itchens are the hardest working rooms in the house, and they’re usually the rooms that get the most TLC when being renovated. But when designing a kitchen, it doesn’t have to be all about function -- you can get some glam in there as well! After all, with all the time spent in the kitchen wouldn’t you want it to be breathtakingly beautiful while making your best meals ever?

Here at Casey Howard Design we’re all about mixing functionality with fashion, combining chic and comfort. With our client’s kitchen we went for an overall classic feel with a hint of glam. But what exactly makes this kitchen both of those things? It all comes down to key design elements.

Infusing subtle hints of brass (notice the handles and that fabulous sink faucet?) keeps a kitchen timeless, and the dimensional tile puts a modern twist on a classic marble backsplash. And no matter the size of your kitchen, using white on white -- walls, cabinets, countertops -- makes the room brighter and appear larger.

and complementing the other kitchen utilities. Finally, all rooms need good light and using lucite in the light fixture creates an unexpected hint of glam.

But it’s not just about your materials, it’s also your accent pieces.

With this kitchen, a custom mix metal hood is not only functional but also serves as a focal point while simultaneously blending with

This kitchen is truly emulating a marriage between classic and glam. Once you have the right materials and functional accent pieces, you’re ready to pop the champagne!

Celebrate the perfect blend of styles! Photo by Lauren Edith Anderson

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Business Spotlight

Lemon: The Ultimate Gift Shop

By Brianna Ali, Lemon Gift Shop

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e’ve all heard the saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” but when you think about just how versatile a lemon is, lemonade is just the starting point.

Like local owner and founder of Lemon Gift Shop, Sara Weymouth’s grandmother used to tell her, lemons are great for your skin, detoxing the body, and are an all natural cleaning product. Sara took this idea of a super fruit that can do it all and created Lemon, a gift shop so versatile that you would be hard pressed to not find a gift for someone on your list (and while you’re at it, yourself too!).

Seasonal gifts are ready for you at Lemon Gift Shop!

Photo by Adriane Costa give and most importantly, someone will be thrilled to receive.

Usually it takes 1-2 years for a business to see a profit, but Sara took control of every cent that came and left the business, handled all Sara and her family. Photo by of the marketing, customer service Brie Lynn Photography Sara showcases an and buying for the store. Lemon item that’s sure to fly Sara was raised in the East Bay and then graduated from was a pop up shop for a few months off the shelves. Photo business school with her BS in Business Marketing. After before Sara decided to open the Danville Location. Within a year

by Adriane Costa 10 years in corporate America, two small side businesses she launched Lemon’s E-commerce site and then quickly followed and the birth of her youngest of 3 babies, she was ready to take the risk of with a second location in Lafayette. a lifetime and launch Lemon. When Sara first came up with the idea for What started as an idea and a one woman show has quickly grown into a Lemon, friends questioned how she would be able to carry all the different bustling business with over 50 vendors, ten employees, two store locations, categories in her shop to solve their gifting needs without having a store a website and that is just the beginning with Lemon celebrating 2 years in cram-packed with stuff. Sara’s selective buying has created a store with business November 4th of this year. Lemons really are a super fruit and the best of the best; focusing on organic, all natural products, many of Lemon really is a super store! which are made locally. Throw in full blown gift-wrapping (a rarity these days) and Lemon is making it so easy to grab a gift you will be proud to

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Non-Profit Spotlight

Helping One Woman: A New Danville Chapter

By Susan Hix, Resident since 2011, and Kindra Brusseau, HOW Danville Chapter Leader

H.O.W. MOTTO: One woman with $10.00 can buy another woman lunch.

Ten women with $10.00 can buy another woman’s groceries.

One hundred women with $10.00 can make a real difference in another woman’s life.

VISION: We envision a world where everyone is willing to provide comfort and support to another person when they need hope restored to their life.

MISSION: In order to help create such a world, we are women joining together to demonstrate our support to help one woman at a time move forward on her journey through times of devastating trouble and loss. We believe that when we help one woman, we are helping one family and through that family we are helping our community.

The Helping One Woman, National NonProfit (www.helpingonewoman.org) started in Fresno, Ca. 11 years ago out of the desire of two friends who wanted to see each other for a monthly girl’s night out but also do some good for someone else at the same time.

Kindra Brusseau, the Danville Chapter Leader grew up in Fresno and had many friends touched by the kindness and generosity of the HOW organization there. She felt drawn to start a Chapter here in Danville, where she resides. The Danville community is so generous, loving, and eager to help when someone is in need that Kindra knew Helping One Woman could be a great success here.

We honor a recipient, who is currently (within 12 months) suffering an irreplaceable loss or diagnosis, each month whose name is drawn from nominations submitted by guests in attendance and randomly selected at the previous month’s dinner. Attendees purchase their own meals and provide a $10.00 or greater cash gift at each month’s dinner. We also have prize drawings and silent auction items at each dinner to help raise funds for our monthly honoree. This is a “no-strings attached” gift and 100% of the money raised at each dinner is presented to our honoree at the conclusion of the night, though it is the emotional and heartfelt support given to the recipient that is the true energy behind the HOW Organization.

Last month’s recipient, Erin Cox, enjoys her magical evening.

The HOW Danville Team: Jasmine Szyrko, Sue Hix, Stephanie Savage, Audra Carrion, Tracey Nelson, Kindra Brusseau, Catharine Hubbard, Stacey Galde, Jen French

We started our Chapter in July of this year and have had an overwhelming response!

Each of our dinners has had 100+ attendees and has truly lifted the spirits of each woman we have honored. The joy of the evening can only be experienced by attending and feeling the love and support throughout the room. It is truly a magical evening. Men and children are welcome as well.

We’ve had people come alone, attend with friends, celebrate birthdays at our event, and bring in groups of co-workers and family. Although someone may come in alone, they leave with a full heart and new friends every time. If you know someone who could benefit from being a recipient, we encourage you to like our Helping One Woman, Danville Facebook page, and attend one of our dinners.

Currently we hold dinners the 2nd Tuesday of every month with the

email howdanville@gmail.com to start receiving the newsletter!

exception of December. We keep our Facebook page up to date with regular info about that month’s recipient, location and link to register for the dinners. We are so grateful for our attendees and local businesses asking how they can get involved and offering prizes and/or auction items. Thank you, Danville!

We would love to have you join us!

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We want to hear from you!

We are looking for stories from you, our Danville residents. Some of the columns we'd like to add are: Travel (Where have you been recently? Share your trip with us!)

Book Reviews Acts of Kindness Non-profit Spotlight

Show Us Your Best Shot (photography) Gardening Hobbies Pet of the Month Local Hikes More ...

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to submit something, or have any questions, please email asullivan@bestversionmedia.com

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Expert Contributor

Three Home Improvement Projects that Could Increase Your Home’s Value and Three that Won’t

By Lauren Parker, AAA San Ramon

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ome improvement projects aren’t created equal. Some can have more of an impact — either positively or negatively — on your home’s value than others. Here are three home improvement projects that provide real bang for your buck, and three that could cost you in the long run.

Projects to Increase Home Value 1. Preventive Home Maintenance: Existing infrastructure issues can hit your home value hard. Before focusing on aesthetic projects, make sure plumbing, foundation and electrical systems are in tip top shape.

2. Mid-range Kitchen Remodel: A minor kitchen remodel can recoup around 80% of its cost. To maximize return, focus on updating cabinets and countertops, installing stainless steel appliances, and modernizing flooring.

3. Adding a Bedroom: Bedroom count is critical to buyers.

They’re more likely to choose a smaller home with more bedrooms, than a larger one with fewer. Adding a room is

not a cheap project, but it could show a great return.

Projects that Won’t 1. Unusual Upgrades: Designing your home to your taste is fine while you’re living in it, but, once it comes time to sell, prospective buyers need to imagine themselves living there.

Avoid making drastic changes that can’t be undone once it’s time to sell.

2. Adding a Swimming Pool: Many buyers find pools to be too much work and will either avoid them completely or ask the seller to fill them in. They might be a nice bonus, but pools don’t add value.

3. Converting a Garage: Temporarily turning your garage into a gym may work for now, but prospective buyers will want to use it for their car or storage.

For more information about AAA House Manager and properly maintaining your home, visit www.aaa.com/housemanager.

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San Ramon Valley High School

SRVHS Homecoming 2019

By Shelby Falahat, Junior Reporter

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ince the 1980’s, San Ramon Valley High School has hosted a Homecoming dance, and due to the hard work and commitment of our Leadership Committee, the dance receives small, yet effective additions each year. Throughout the last decade or so, this event has evolved to cater to the needs of all students. Not only have new activities been included, such as a Silent Disco and a Game Room, the dance itself receives tweaks in order to make it the main attraction.

With each change comes a plethora of opinions. After last month’s Homecoming dance, I asked several students what their take on these changes are and how they really feel about the event as a whole.

I asked a current senior the same question (about dress clothes) in order to understand why seniors break from the tradition of dressing up. Maddy, who adores Homecoming, stated that “Seniors wear their class shirts to not have to worry about their clothes.” She added that, “We prefer to enjoy the dance freely without the restrictions of our dress or dress shirts!” Although not all seniors participate in this more casual tradition, the students that did stated that “this Homecoming was the best one yet!”

First I met up with senior, Jackie. She’s a member of the Leadership Committee, and responded to the question of how Homecoming has changed and evolved over the years. With great enthusiasm, Jackie stated that the Leadership Committee has attempted to gather feedback from previous dances to formulate the perfect dance each year. “Every class has different needs and wants, and it is my job to listen and take action to ensure that Homecoming is an event all students can attend.” In addition, Jackie informed me that the dance floor this year was filled with platforms for students to stand on to guarantee that they can enjoy the dance floor in a safe manner. She did say that this year the inclusion of the Silent Disco was a game changer. “It’s the perfect dance floor to enjoy some relaxing music with friends.” The Silent Disco was perfect for students who would prefer a quiet night, or as Jackie put it, “a chill night,” hopefully enticing more students to attend the dance in the future.

Homecoming night holds a special place in our hearts, and the excitement that revolves around the event increases with each year that you attend. Although the dance has evolved, the matter of truth is that it never fails to bring our community together. Whether students attend the Homecoming Rally, Parade, or dance, it unites our fellow Wolves and allows them to experience San Ramon Valley High School’s culture.

I asked Sarah, a current Freshman at SRV, what she thought about the dress themes this year. She joyfully said that she never thought students would decide not to attend the dance with the “correct (or typical) attire”. “Seniors came in their class t-shirts!...I never would have imagined that students would do that, it seems like a fantastic idea.”

Shelby Falahat is a senior at San Ramon Valley High School.

She loves writing as a tool to express herself as well as learn about the world around her. She also has a passion for working with children. Recently, Shelby has had the opportunity to work at Kumon, which has allowed her to teach young students math and reading.

In addition, she loves to travel with her family across the globe.

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In Our Own Backyard

Local Danville Church Mobilizes 2,000 Volunteers

By Deana Dickerson, Resident since 2003

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n a typical Sunday morning, Wendy Hagen, a mother of three, would be loading up the car for early soccer games or church. But this wasn’t a typical Sunday.

Instead, this Teen Esteem speaker grabbed her 11 year old daughter and friend and set out for CPC Danville’s Serve Day. Taking place the first weekend of October, this year’s Serve Day event gathered 2,000 local residents to volunteer at 45+ different projects around the Bay Area.

With one of the broadest reaching, intergenerational gatherings of volunteers, Serve Day mobilizes people to feed the homeless, clean up schools, write letters to U.S. service members and much more.

“Although Christmas Eve and Easter are our biggest days,” said Tyler Scott, Lead Pastor of CPC, “Serve Day is our BEST day. It sends a powerful message--instead of ‘going to church’ that weekend, we cancel our weekend worship services, and go out to ‘be the church’ by serving others.”

Every October, Serve Day weekend provides local opportunities to serve in Alamo, San Ramon, and even right in Danville on CPC’s campus. Sorting crayons for the Crayon Initiative, organizing glasses for the Lion’s club, and making blankets for Project Linus were just some of the projects worked on by the roughly 700 volunteers on CPC’s campus.

“We intentionally serve both secular and

faith based organizations, and the volunteer workforce is a reflection of that,” said Deana Dickerson, Director of Serve at CPC. “Serve Day weekend brings people together from all backgrounds and often with no faith at all. Our hope is that at the end of the day people feel loved and valued, knowing we are for them as Christ is for us.”

Another 1300 volunteers ventured into the San Ramon Valley corridor and beyond, serving in places like Kids Against Hunger in Pleasanton, Restore Ministries in Concord, and in the Tenderloin with SF City Impact.

New this year, CPC added the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s Run for Education, the Nephrotic Foundation, the Northern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and several schools to its list of projects.

In January, the church launched its “FOR the Valley” initiative, in an effort to encourage the people of the San Ramon Valley that God is for them, and equip its people to carry out that same message. Every Serve Day volunteer had the word “for” on the back of their shirt which has quickly become the mantra for this church.

“For far too long the Church has been known for what it’s against,” added Pastor Scott. “At CPC, we want to be known for what we’re FOR. We’re FOR the Valley. We’re FOR our schools. We’re FOR helping those in need.

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No one is too small to lend a helping hand.

We’re FOR people who appear to have it all together...yet are hurting inside. We’re seeing this FOR movement gain traction around our valley, and it’s inspiring.”

Those looking to for ways to serve throughout the year can find them on CPC’s Serve page at http://www.cpcdanville.org/ serve/. To watch this year’s recap video, go to: http://www.cpcdanville.org/serveday/.

CPC Danville is located at 222 West El Pintado and hosts church services Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9am and 10:45am.

Volunteers helped several schools in SRVUSD and beyond with landscaping and general cleaning.

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Show us Your Best Shot

SRVEF Run for Education 2019

By Ondi Tricaso, Principal, Montair Elementary School, and Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017 Montair principal, Ondi Tricaso, and school mascot, Roadrunner

Montair Run Club and friends celebrate their completed 5k.

Say cheese! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to check the website for your photos!

SRVEF Run for Education prepares to kick off!

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5K runners and walkers prepare to take off

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Montair Elementary School

Can You Imagine That?

A Carnival That Proves Anything is Possible

By Nikki Haramoglis, Resident since 2011, and Kelly Francis, Resident since 2010 Mary Poppins, Kelly, Frangolino the Clown, and Nikki crank up the fun!

How long have the two of you been the lead organizers for the Montair Elementary Carnival?

We’ve been chairing the event for four years now along with an incredibly talented committee.

Did you two know each other before being paired together?

We met as 1st time Kindergarten parents on a blind playdate. We also had both signed up to do “Harvest of the Quarter” for our class. We hit it off right from the get go and our girls, now in 5th grade, are still great friends.

What are some of the themes you’ve run with? Which one has been the easiest and which one was the hardest to pull off?

Two years into our role as event chairs, we opted to implement a theme tied to a newly released children’s blockbuster movie. We’ve used “The Greatest School Carnival” coming off of The Greatest Showman release. This year was, “Can you imagine that?” from Mary Poppins Returns. We had Mary Poppins characters walking around, and our cake walk theme yielded creativity – “anything is possible, even the impossible”.

By far our biggest challenge is something the carnival team jokes about year after year. We’ve encountered more than our fair share of weather over the past four years on carnival day; torrential rain, high winds and extreme heat, black ash from wild fires. All the while, we’ve managed to have fun with it, and, more importantly, the kids have never once allowed weather to interrupt their having a ball.

Is it a well-oiled machine at this point? Any unexpected surprises this year?

We’ve been really lucky as event chairs because we’ve had so many of the same committee members participate along with us all four years. Their feedback and experience allows us to improve the overall success of the carnival. Each year we’ve hosted meetings over dinner both before and after the event takes place. As such, the team really comes together and feels connected to the event.

Every year, we try to surprise the Montair community with new and exciting event attractions. This year we brought in The Bubble Lady, a caricaturist, and the Mega Slide. It’s important for us to think about the range of ages we see, from TK to 5th grade - we want it to appeal to all families.

What do you most look forward to about the Carnival year after year?

This event is unique as it brings the entire school community together.

We love seeing old friends visiting and new connections being made across all grade levels. Because so much of what carnival offers is interactive, the event lends well to connecting people.

What is the best part of volunteering at the school?

Montair’s PTA and our principal, Ondi Tricaso, have made volunteering feel good to all parents. They continuously offer their support and create opportunities, which make it accessible to all parents. For example, one of our very creative dads, Ricky Helton, had the unique idea of turning the 200 wing into a haunted house – and four years later, it’s one of our carnival’s main attractions. We’re so lucky to have also had over 100 parents donate an hour of their time to run our game and prize booths. The best part of volunteering at our school is that independent of how many hours you can provide, it’s all valued.

What would you tell a parent just entering elementary school who might be nervous to take on school volunteering?

Montair is such a welcoming community with a ton of ways to get involved. We’d encourage you to attend a PTA meeting (open to all) and connect with your room parents to learn of opportunities that may be of interest. If you have a unique talent, skill or business that would benefit the school, Montair wants to hear from you. The last two years, we’ve been super lucky to have Flavio Domeni, a newer dad to Montair, come forward and donate his professional clown act to our Carnival!

Volunteering is also a family affair. For example, our husbands and children come out before, during, and after the carnival event hours to set up and assist in the day.

Anything else you’d like to say or add?

#ITSALLFORTHEKIDS

This year we were really surprised by having a larger attendance from the Danville community at large; other elementary schools, pre-schools and parent alumni.

Nikki Haramoglis and Kelly Francis oversee this year’s school carnival.

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Cooking Corner

A Green Smoothie Even the Kids Will Love

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

Anyone else have little ones that won’t eat their vegetables?

Years ago we got the advice to make smoothies to help our kids get their needed nutrients. It’s not our go-to method for getting the kids to enjoy what they eat, but since I’ve always loved them too, we thought why not give it a try!? This particular smoothie is a house favorite. Each time the recipe changes a little bit, depending on what veggies we have on hand. But we always keep frozen pineapples and mangos in the freezer, since they provide the bulk of the flavor.

Ingredients • • • • • •

1 cup almond milk/water/any liquid 1/2 cup (small handful) frozen pineapple 1/2 cup (small handful) frozen mango 1 cup fresh spinach - or frozen spinach ice cubes (google it - they’re the best!) small handful frozen zucchini or frozen steamed cauliflower (no flavor change with either of these veggies!)

Optional toppings: flaked/shredded coconut, granola, chia seeds, fresh fruit, mixed nuts

Toss in a blender and give it a whirl! Add more liquid if you want it thinner and smoother. This tropical smoothie is sure to brighten up some of the darker winter mornings we’re heading into!

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Business Profile

Danville Dental Care: Helping Danville Residents Since 1988

By Kara Navolio

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ho would imagine that a frightening bicycle accident could inspire someone to become a dentist? However, when Dr. Paul Cannariato was 11 years old, an accident and injuries to his mouth indeed became a catalyst that inspired his future profession. The accident required much dental work, and the youth found the science and precision of dentistry fascinating. He also, unfortunately, had several experiences with dentists who did not manage the patient’s pain well. This all inspired him to become the dentist he is today, one who makes sure his patients are at ease and have a pain free experience.

He works by the motto of doing quality work and abiding by the highest ethical and professional standards. As members of the Danville community themselves, they want to be a blessing to the community.

They enjoy partnering with their patients to achieve excellent oral health and a natural beautiful smile, which they have been doing for 31 years.

Dr. Cannariato is married to Karen, who also works in the office. Their two children grew up in Danville and went to San Ramon Valley High

Karen and Dr. Paul Cannariato participating in their first triathlon.

School. They now have a grandson, Dominic, and two more grandchildren on the way! Dr. and Karen just completed their first triathlon, are active in their church and serve as marriage mentors.

Dr. Cannariato is also an expert photographer and displays some of his photos from his travels around the office.

Dr. Cannariato graduated from UC Davis with a BS in physiology and then from University of the Pacific Dental School, graduating with honors. He now mentors other dentists as a visiting faculty member at the Spear Institute for Advanced Dental Education.

Danville Dental Care provides many general and cosmetic dentistry services including veneers, crowns, bridges, Implant restorations, clear plastic aligners, bleaching, and sleep apnea appliances. They focus on how dental health can add to optimal health for each patient’s lifetime. “We are proud that we have been able to help so many people achieve their health goals and that we get to be a part of their lives,” says Dr. Cannariato.

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Wine, Food, and Fun

Danville Living Magazine Party

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On September 24, the Blackhawk Living and Danville Living Magazine teams gathered our sponsors, past cover families, and Danville residents together to say thank you for being a part of our community. This event was held downtown at Albatross, one of Danville’s newest hot spots. We would like to say thank you to the sponsors for making every page in our magazine a possibility. Thank you to the cover families for allowing us into your lives and letting us tell your story. And thank you to the residents of Danville - every story, article, event, and picture comes from you and we are so proud of what comes together each month.

A huge thank you to Albatross for hosting our party and dinner afterwards.

Blackhawk Living Magazine expert contributor for musical education, Elizabeth Hunter Ashley.

Jo Peek (publisher, Danville Living and Blackhawk Living) and Mehrasa Bagheri (founder, Albatross) look on as Danville Mayor Robert Storer discusses the impact of our community magazine.

Rayna Hess, owner of Eventfully Yours Event Designs, and Danville Living expert contributor for event planning.

Danville Living Magazine expert contributor for wealth management, Matt Forrey, of The Carbonell Forrey Wealth Management Group.

The Danville Living and Blackhawk Living Magazine teams: Jo Peek, Kim Lind, Alex Sullivan, Megan Scott, Vera Najjar

Great food and drinks were had by all!

“Jo, congratulations, this is a wonderful accomplishment and thank you to each of you who have helped her make this magazine one of the most successful magazines in Danville. Really nicely done!”

- Danville Mayor Robert Storer

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Non-Profit Spotlight

GFWC Danville Women’s Club

By Doral Allen, President GFWC Women’s Club

About Us

The GFWC Danville Women’s Club is a community-minded club of all ages from Danville, the San Ramon Valley and beyond, who have joined together to provide community service through volunteering and fundraising. Each year the club awards scholarships to San Ramon Valley School District students for leadership training and college expenses. A music scholarship award has been added to the long list of our community projects.

The cub is dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of all members, as we meet the needs of our community.

We hope you will join us as we give service to our community while having fun and making new friends.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month (there is no meeting in December) for a general meeting, which we encourage everyone to attend. You can be as active or as inactive a member as you would like. Reservations for lunch are required, but there is no fee for firsttimers. You may telephone (925) 837-1165 or e-mail danvillewc@ gmail.com to reserve a space for yourself at lunch, request rental of the clubhouse space, or to inquire about membership.

Membership is open to all persons. We do not discriminate and accept members from every race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.

New members are invited to join the group at any time of the year.

We would love to have you join us for lunch!

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, November 14 - Jennifer French, from Frenchy Flags, will be instructing us in the creation of beautiful paintings on wood—-with stencils or free-form---or, you may bring your own stencil. There will be appetizers and beverages available. Cost is $25 per person. Casual, fun evening at the GFWC Danville Women’s Club clubhouse (242 W. Linda Mesa, Danville), from 6 to 8 p.m.

Please RSVP to Renee at (925) 918-3999.

Thursday, November 21 – Please join the GFWC Danville Women’s Club for lunch and to listen to Jeff Hebel, Danville Emergency Services. The clubhouse is located at 242 W. Linda Mesa, Danville.

Reservations are REQUIRED. Please call (925) 837-1165 to make a reservation for yourself and a friend (free for first-timers).

Friday, November 22 – Please support the Danville Women’s Club and Hospice East Bay Tree of Lights event in Danville on Friday, November 22nd, 5:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall (201 Front Street).

The Danville Women’s Club is the sponsor for this event, working with civic leaders, the Town of Danville, and Hospice East Bay to light the memorial tree for the holidays. Coffee, wine, light appetizers, and cookies will be served. Please go to www.hospiceeastbay.org/treeoflights for more information on this event.

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Tee Time

Tee it Up

at Boundary Oak Golf Course

By Lynne Harrosh, Resident since 2008

An original drawing of a golfer at hole 3 by founding member of the Men’s Club, Ed Roberts.

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The entrance to the legendary Boundary Oak Golf Course

asy Money! Were you one of the Walnut Creek kids in the 70’s that stood in line early in the morning to book a tee time for an avid golfer at Boundary Oak Golf Course before going to school?

That’s right, back in 1969 when Boundary Oak Golf Course opened, it was hard to get a tee time. In the “olden days,” before online reservations, cell phones or even call-waiting, golfers had to dial the number on a rotary telephone to reserve a tee time in the pro shop.

The golfers paid the kids $5 per golfer to stand in line for them so they could sleep in longer.

Mike Roberts shared his love of the game with the community, just has his father had. Mike, at 82 years of age, recalled many funny stories of his time at Boundary Oak.

The Boundary Oak Golf Course, nestled in the beautiful foothills of Mt. Diablo, is one of Northern California’s top-rated public golf courses and boasts many distinguished awards. This 18-hole course designed by Robert Muir Graves has spacious fairways and greens.

On the property is a pro shop, The Taphouse Grille, an outside lounge, 3 putting greens and a 60-stall driving range. There is a flurry of activity at Boundary Oak, from weddings and golf tournaments to private lessons, Men’s and Women’s Clubs, and friends meeting up for a round of golf.

The second hole was infamous for the “Big Argument,” said Mike.

“Two players got into a heated argument on the tee and wouldn’t stop yelling. They shouted at each other all the way down to the green.

Upon arriving at the green, they went to get their putters and realized they had left the golf cart at the tee. So, of course, they began arguing about who would walk back to the tee and get the cart.”

The Head Professional at Boundary Oak in the 70’s and 80’s was Bob Boldt. Bob was on the PGA tour and worked at Boundary Oak for over 20 years. He is now a legend and continues his love of the game in Yountville.

It was during a Bing Crosby Pro Am 4-day tournament at Pebble Beach that a local fellow, Mike Roberts, caddied for Bob Boldt. Mike Roberts, from Moraga, had been a football player in high school, played minor league baseball, had a liquor business, and played golf in his free time. Bob told Mike that with his personality and knowledge of the game, he would be a great golf teacher.

Later on, when Mike was nearly 47, his doctor told him he needed to decrease his stress level, so he decided to take up the game of golf professionally.

He became a PGA member, as well as a Teaching Professional. This was a natural path for Mike since his dad, Ed Roberts, the San Francisco Chronicle Distribution Manager, had been one of the founding members of the Men’s Golf Club at Boundary Oak Sue Harrosh kicks off her when it had opened in 1969.

75th birthday celebrations!

The first hole, a par 4, requires a shot over a lake with a spouting fountain in the center where the expansive fairway slopes to the left.

Mike said it was this hole that, “Rick Barry, the 6’7” tall basketball player for the San Francisco Warriors, won a long drive contest by almost knocking the ball on the green,” nearly 360 yards.

There are old growth Walnut, Pine, Oak and Eucalyptus trees throughout the course. If a golfer gets caught in a grove of trees, not only will it be pretty tough to get a straight shot out, the ride will be quite bumpy. Mike chuckled when remembering how his wife would yell at him for driving so fast through the squirrel-hole ridden area, while trying to keep herself from bouncing out of the cart.

And, with that, I challenge you to test your skill level and make your own memories with your friends, your family and colleagues on the legendary Boundary Oak Golf Course! It may just become your new favorite local course.

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First hole is a doozy! You must hit over the fountain and down the left to the fairway.

Lynne Harrosh is an avid golfer and traveler. Follow her on Facebook & Instagram @TeeItUpTravel to get connected to the best places to golf, golf technology, golf equipment, discounts on green fees, stay & plays, and golf travel lynneharrosh@me.com

NOVEMBER 2019

SRVHS Football

San Ramon Valley High School 2019

Football Schedule

By Britt Vogel, SRVHS Football Varsity team parent

Date Time JV/VAR Opponent Location Nov 1

4:30/7:00

Monte Vista**

SRVHS

VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY NCS Playoffs: Nov 8-30 CIF Regional Bowl Games: Dec 6-7 CIF State Championship Games: Dec 13-14

** Senior Night

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Expert Contributor

The Holidays are Upon Us – and Padis has Arrived in Walnut Creek!

By Steve Padis, Padis Jewelry

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ast Bay residents Steve and Judy Padis are even more inspired to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Padis Jewelry with the grand opening of Forevermark Walnut Creek, the first Padis Jewelry venture in their hometown.

It’s the beautiful surroundings and wonderful sense of community that brought the Padis family to the East Bay as residents over 40 years ago. With four children who all attended St. Isidore in Danville and participated in sports and activities throughout the area, this new store truly feels like coming home for the Padises.

Padis Jewelry’s newest location, a Forevermark Diamond Boutique, is located in the bustling shopping area of Broadway Plaza, right in between Brighton and Free People. Padis brings the same exceptional selection, value, and customer service to Walnut Creek that they have offered to their jewelry clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Napa Valley for many years.

The Stackable Band

The Layering Necklace

first Forevermark Boutique in North America, located right here!

The Stackable Band Just as a fashion wardrobe of basics can change from day to day, so can your basic jewelry wardrobe thanks to the art of stacking and layering. For a master class in creating newness in a jewelry wardrobe full of classics, look no further than the stackable band.

These petite-yet-impactful rings offer endless styling options for even the most fickle fashion chameleon. Begin with three complementary styles, then add one or two annually to keep the look current and allow creativity to flourish. The Forevermark Tribute Collection has tons of styles of rings to help curate your custom stack!

The Layering Necklace Delicate, diminutive pendants will never fade from fashion’s favor—but those in the know are putting their unique twist on the look by layering multiple styles. Stacking individual pendants offers a more laid-back approach to everyday jewelry. From custom monogram necklaces to single-stone pendants and even lariat styles, collecting pieces for a layered look can become a meaningful (and chic) way to commemorate cherished events, making these options all the more ideal for gifting.

After over 45 years and the recent honor of being inducted into the 2019 National Jeweler Hall of Fame, the Forevermark store will serve as the newest chapter in Padis Jewelry’s journey. The Padis team is thrilled to be a part of the East Bay community and looks forward to seeing you soon. From our family to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season!

Just in time for the holidays, here are the top three gift ideas: Forevermark Diamond Stud Earrings Diamond stud earrings are a wardrobe staple. Stud earrings are the ideal finisher for many seasonal outfits and that makes them a highly appreciated gift choice. They will take you from the gym to a job interview and never look out of place. Forevermark individually selects diamonds to ensure that only the most beautiful diamonds can receive the Forevermark inscription.

In addition to exceptional beauty and rarity, all Forevermark diamonds are responsibly sourced, meaning they give back to the communities from which they originate. Padis is proud to have the 30

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