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Learn about proposed changes to commute service in Central & Northern Marin ROUTES 38, 44 & 58 Wednesday, May 8—6:30pm-8:30pm Presentation at 7:00pm Marinwood Community Center 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, CA ROUTES 54, 56 & 58 Saturday, May 11— 10:00am-12:00pm Drop In at Starbucks Coffee, 127 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA ROUTES 24 & 27 Saturday, May 18—10:00am-12:00pm Drop In at Isabel Cook Community Center, Vista Room 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA A formal public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 9:00am in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco. Proposed changes to be implemented in December 2019.

Please send comments by email to publichearing@goldengate.org or in writing (no later than 4:30pm, June 20, 2019) to Amorette-Ko-Wong, Secretary of the District, GGBHTD, PO Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA 94129-0601.

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For transit information to the workshops, call 511 (TDD 711).

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I am writing in response to the “Heroes and Zeroes” that ran last week. The writer has a consistent bias against cyclists and assumed the sheriffs were on the Mill Valley multi-use path to slow bike riders. I have commuted on the path for 30 years and seen many cyclists hit by off leash dogs. I was hit by a dog and broke my elbow. Could it be that the sheriff was looking out for dog owners that break the on-leash law? I sincerely hope so as I will never be the same after my injury because of someone’s disregard of a law. The dog owner ran off after her dog. I was lucky enough that another cyclist stopped and chased after the perp. Yes, this is a multi use path so everyone should obey the law.

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Rama Kumar argues that a possible nuclear holocaust is the greatest danger ever faced in our species’ history, and preventing it from happening must become the highest priority of every responsible human being (“Letters,” May 8, 2019).

I disagree. Nuclear war is

certainly a possibility, and it’s terrifying to contemplate, but we should remember that nuclear weapons have not been used since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 77 years ago, thanks to the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction and more than a little luck. Global warming, on the other hand, is not a possibility, it’s a given. It’s happening now, and it’s happening faster than predicted.

Rama Kumar can continue to believe that preventing nuclear war should be humanity’s highest priority, but to suggest that the likes Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can play a constructive role is strikingly naive.

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Correction

In the Pacific Sun’s April 24, 2019 Best Of issue, writer Jonah Raskin incorrectly stated that the Marin County Civic Center will become a UNESCO World Heritage site. The building is no longer a candidate, says civic center docent Ted Krienes. In addition, tours through the building no longer include the courts. The Pacific Sun regrets the error.

An inmate at what was San Quentin’s Death Row greets the morning.

Capital Intensive Is small-donor activism the difference in California’s death penalty debate? By Tom Gogola

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ollowing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s moratorium on capital punishment via executive fiat in March, will California voters end the death penalty in 2020? New research from the National Institute on Money in Politics indicates that, absent a robust grassroots anti– death penalty effort, it could be a tough sell.

That’s owing to the power and influence—and infrastructure—

of statewide unions such as the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, whose smalldonor efforts in 2016 helped turn the public opinion tables on a capital-punishment proposition twofer on that ballot that year.

Proposition 62 would have ended the death penalty outright; while pro-death penalty Proposition 66 sought to limit appeals in capital cases.

The institute’s research found

that even as the state was trending away from support for the death penalty, that pro–death penalty, 62/66-specific committees outspent opponents’ committees by $13.5 million to $9.7 million in 2016.

That year, “corrections officers represented the overwhelming majority of small donors rallying behind the death penalty,” reports the institute’s online research portal, followthemoney.com, adding that “thirty-five public sector »6

By Nikki Silverstein

The featured speaker at the Marin Memorial Day ceremony, John Gulick, is a hero in every sense of the word.

He served as a lieutenant in the Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War and received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his heroism.

During his Navy career, which spanned from 1963 to 1967, he worked with an underwater demolition team and later was assigned to SEAL Team One. He saw six months of combat.

Wounded on his first night mission in Vietnam, a Navy admiral pinned the Purple Heart on Gulick’s pajamas while he recovered. Many men lost their lives the night he was wounded.

Today, the Greenbrae resident works as an attorney. “Its own unique version of combat,” he says.

Join Gulick will be at the Memorial Day event, which honors all American military members who have fallen in the line of duty and highlights Marin heroes. The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 27, at 10am in the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael. An outdoor ceremony follows on the Avenue of the Flags in front of the military monuments.

With the astronomical growth of ordering merchandise online, stealing packages from doorsteps has become a full-time job for some criminals. Last week, an alleged package thief from Lucas Valley was arrested.

Marin County sheriff ’s deputies discovered theft suspect Alexander Reza-Hassan Sada while conducting a welfare check on a Lucas Valley woman. Sada is one of the tenants in her home.

When deputies approached the front door, they saw numerous Amazon boxes with the address labels removed.

More boxes were inside the residence.

Detectives applied for a warrant to search the tenants’ rooms. The mission revealed more packages, with and without labels, which contained possible stolen property. Suspected heroin and suspected cocaine were also found in a bedroom. No, Amazon didn’t deliver the drugs.

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unions collectively gave $3.3 million to the pro-death-penalty effort. . . . Almost half ($1.6 million) of the union total came from contributions from CCPOA and the Peace Officers Research Association of California.”

Twenty-eight-thousand CCPOA members contributed $287 each to 62/66-specific committees. Small-donor anti-death penalty contributions were not nearly so robust, as the institute reports that “more than four-fifths of the anti-death-penalty total ($7.9 million) came from just 35 donors that gave $50,000 or more.”

Contributions from opponents were made by George Soros’s Open Society Policy Center ($1 million), Laurene Powell Jobs’s Emerson Collective ($600,000), “and more than $450,000 from the Northern California Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.”

The report further noted that Stanford professor Nick McKeown gave $1.5 million, “a 91 percent share of the total from education donors,” while Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings contributed $1 million of $1.2 million that came from the TV and film industry. Lastly, it found that five people (including Tom Steyer) “accounted for more than 80 percent of $1.1 million from securities and investment donors.”

Small-donor contributions from 1,700 opponents totaled $377,000, reports the institute as it

recounted the run-up to the 2016 election. That year, opponents contributed an average of $4,750 to the committees; proponents of the death penalty contributed an average of $470.

The Sacramento Bee reported that polling to date indicated that a plurality of voters supported Prop 62, while only a third of voters supported Prop 66.

It cited a joint study from the Field Poll and the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, that “found Proposition 62 ahead 48 to 37 percent, with 15 percent of likely voters undecided.

Meanwhile, barely a third (35 percent) support Proposition 66, a competing initiative aimed at expediting the death-penalty process. With 42 percent undecided, it appears far less familiar to voters.

Twenty-three percent are opposed.”

Then came a CCPOA-led advertising blitz that raised public awareness of the initiatives. “In the end, 53 percent of voters rejected Proposition 62 and 51 percent okayed Proposition 66,” notes the institute.

The institute noted that a “cursory examination of fundraising in the Proposition 62 and 66 campaigns can be misleading,” given the influence of four multi-issue committees formed that year. Earlier news reports suggested that death penalty

opponents had raised $18.1 million in the losing battle over the competing propositions, “25 percent more than death-penalty proponents raised.” The Fund for Policy Reform, for example, “reported $6.1 million in contributions and was among the top fundraisers backing Proposition 64,” California’s weed-legalization measure.

In making his announcement this spring, Newsom highlighted that the death penalty discriminates against minorities and poor people as he called the practice “ineffective, irreversible and immoral.” He pledged to give a reprieve to the 737 inmates currently on death row in California, close the death chamber at San Quentin (it was dismantled soon after his announcement), and end a yearslong debate over the state’s execution protocols in the bargain.

Most of the 737 condemned in California are men held in one of three death row tiers at San Quentin. Women on death row are incarcerated at a facility in Chowchilla. The last execution in California took place 13 years ago.

As Newsom was making his announcement, Marin Assemblyman Marc Levine introduced a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would ban the death penalty. Opponents to Newsom’s moratorium and the

Levine push have already ramped up the grassroots activism in light of the renewed push to end capital punishment in the state.

Families of crime victims and local district attorneys have embarked on a “Victims of Murder Justice Tour.” In April NBC Los Angeles reported that the organization (founded by the Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer) would take the tour to each of the 80 Assembly and 40 Senate districts in the state.

Death Penalty Focus, a California nonprofit devoted to ending capital punishment in the state through public education and grassroots organizing, was unsurprisingly supportive of Newsom’s March move. “As it stands right now, it’s a bit premature to speculate about an initiative in 2020,” says DPF senior advocacy director David Crawford, “although the moratorium does raise questions about the movement’s endgame and whether the moment is right. My organization has many priorities at the moment, including public education, lifting up the voices of impacted communities like victims’ families and the wrongfully convicted, fostering new alliances with other criminal justice reform movements, and advocacy efforts at the local level.

We rely on ‘small’ contributions from a broad base of donors to carry out this type work, along with some funding from foundations and what nonprofits refer to as ‘major gifts’.”

Meanwhile, even as district attorneys and victims’ families have accused Newsom of thwarting the 2016 will of the voters, recent polling suggests that Californians favor life-without-parole over execution in first-degree murder cases, by a two-to-one ratio.

A Public Policy Institute of California poll conducted two weeks after Newsom’s announcement found that 62 percent of voters “chose life in prison over the death penalty,” reported Death Penalty Focus. That could bode well for a future anti– death penalty campaign. “If a future campaign were to take place, it would need to build on the successful aspects of the last campaign’s fundraising strategy,” says Crawford, “while finding additional ways to raise money. Public figures play a big role in spreading the word about the issues at the heart of a campaign, and perhaps the governor’s bold stance might facilitate additional ‘smalldonor’ contributions.” Y

Fire Report The light rain was welcome in parts of the region as California commemorated the six-month mark since the Camp Fire broke out on Nov. 8. The deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history destroyed 18,000 structures in Butte County, killed 85 people and caused an estimated $16 billion in damage.

The rains have been plentiful this year, and April was a belowaverage month for fires, the National Interagency Fire Center reported on May 1. Their latest predictive survey suggests that California is just a couple of weeks away from fire season: “By late May and early June, California . . . will see an increase in activity as fine fuels dry and cure,” it reports.

Marin’s been stepping up its fireprevention game in a big way. In April the county announced an enhanced

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News item: Up to two million workers are expected to take the day off May 19, so that they can attend the screening of The Phantom Menace, the new Star Wars movie. Now there’s a work ethic for you. A country that closes for movie premieres.

...Fortunately, most workers won’t suffer adversely, because their union contract allows them to take a “personal Star Wars day.” Of course, because the movie opens on a Wednesday, some folks will wind up taking Thursday and Friday off as well.

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partnership between Marin County Parks and the Marin County Fire Department that would provide $2.32 million over two years for 14 wildland firefighters who will cut, chip, remove and burn hazardous vegetation in county parks.

The funding push is part of a larger ongoing effort in Marin County prompted by the 2017 Sonoma and Napa wildfires. Along with enhanced efforts at emergency notifications, evacuations and homesafety improvements, the county also launched its community-based “Firewise” initiative, a kind of neighborhood watch program for fire-prevention; 33 such communities have formed up since the program was announced last year. The state has identified numerous areas at high risk of fire around the county— from Inverness to Novato to the Mt. Tamalpais watershed.

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The gravel bikes plying the trails of Mt. Tamalpais look a lot like the first generation mountain bikes born on Marin’s iconic mountainscape.

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Rocks & Rolling Gravel bikes ride into the mainstream by attracting roadies and mountain bikers

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he bike industry had a down year in 2018. According to a January report in Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, road bike sales fell 8 percent. Sales were also down in other categories. One of the few bright spots was gravel bikes, a newly popular category that is boosting the industry. Sales of gravel bikes reached $28.9 million in the first quarter of 2018, up from $10.1 million in the same period of 2017, according to Bicycle Retailer.

All of which has San Rafael bike shop owner Lee Dumler scratching his head.

Dumler owns Full Metal Cycles.

The four-month-old shop specializes in niche bikes—cargo bikes, cyclocross bikes, rigid mountain bikes, randonneuring bikes, commuters and gravel bikes. Gravel bikes sit between road bikes and cyclocross bikes.

They are made with wider tires and

bars, more relaxed geometry, wider hub spacing for wheel strength and fixtures for adding packs and bags.

Dumler, whose shop sits in the shadow of Mt. Tamalpais, mountain biking’s birthplace, says gravel bikes look a lot like the old school mountain bikes that first descended Mt. Tam trails—hand brakes, no suspension and drop bars—bikes that he collects and still rides. If you look at those first

mountain bikes and new-school gravel bikes, he says, they are both designed to do the same thing.

“It’s all been done before,” he says.

“It’s all a bit perplexing to me.”

It’s a bit of a puzzle what took the industry to long to fill this niche, but gravel bikes constitute more than half of Dumler’s sales, most of the them custom-assembled rigs. He thinks many riders realize they don’t need high-priced, carbon fiber racing bikes for weekend rides. A gravel bike, while made to perform on its namesake terrain, works perfectly well on smooth roads as well. It’s the ultimate multi-tool. And with Mt. Tam’s mix of roads, fire trails and single track, just a few blocks away Marin County has plenty to offer the gravel biker.

Dumler leads Wednesday evening rides from his shop. One of his favorites is up to Phoenix Lake and Eldridge Ridge. He also loves the mixed, bayside terrain that branches out from the old Hamilton Air Force base in Novato.

San Anselmo frame builder Matt Potts, owner of MVP Cycles, has

been riding Mt. Tamalpais for 35 years and he’s noticed a change in the kind of bikes he sees.

“I probably see more gravel bikes than mountain bikes,” he says. “It’s a new phenomenon.”

He figures more road cyclists who are weary of traffic-clogged roads are jumping on gravel bikes. As a Mt. Tamalpais veteran, he too sees the similarities between the mountain bikes of old and gravel bikes. “It’s pretty much going full circle.”

The bikes have their roots in the Midwest, where mile after mile of unpaved roads offer cyclists a virtually car-free haven. The Midwest is also home to what is arguably the most infamous gravel race—the Dirty Kanza. Held in the Flint Hills of Kansas in June, it’s called “the world’s premier gravel grinder.”

Petaluma pro gravel rider Yuri Hauswald, 48, knows something about the race. After riding it for the first time in 2013, he won the 200-mile event in 2015. Last year he took second place in the grueling DKXL—a 350-mile version of the

race which he completed in 25 hours and 51 minutes.

In addition to the challenging conditions of the rides, Hauswald was drawn to the welcoming “gravel family” of riders. “It brings together roadies and mountain bikers,” he says. “It’s a cool crossroads.”

In spite of the similarities between first generation mountain bikes and gravel bikes, there’s nothing old school about Hauswald’s rig. One of his sponsors is Niner Bikes; he’ll be debuting their full-suspension gravel bike at this year’s Dirty Kanza. Front and rear suspension are the domain of mountain bikes but are creeping into the gravel scene. Bike component company Shimano is also launching its GRX group, a gravel-specific drivetrain that Hauswald will also be riding.

“It’s cool to see the sport evolve,” he says. “Gravel is the hot segment right now.”

The North Bay offers a rich variety of terrain and ride options. Samuel Taylor Park and the Bolinas Trail are two gems in Marin County, he says.

One of Hauswald’s favorites areas is

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The Grasshopper Adventure Series began in Sonoma County and is America’s oldest gravel bike competition.

out Chileno Valley Road toward Pt. Reyes and Tomales.

“That whole zone is magical. It’s world class.”

Like sandpaper, gravel comes in different grits that ranges from groomed to ribbed and rutted, Hauswald says. The North Bay’s rocky and storm-chewed roads fall on the extreme of the spectrum.

And that’s how Miguel Crawford likes it.

Crawford has arguably done more for gravel adventure riding on the West Coast than anyone. The Occidental resident is a Spanish teacher at Forestville’s El Molino High School and the founder of the infamous (and no-longer underground) Grasshopper Adventure Series, lung-busting rides that hop from road to gravel in western Sonoma County, Mendocino County and beyond. Founded 21 years ago, the rides grew out of Chapman’s taste for adventure and resistance to driving out of town to compete in staid road rides.

“Those weren’t capturing the feel of the event I wanted.” He wanted something more self-supported, more rugged.

“Why drive five hours to Fresno to do a road race when I live in Occidental?”

Why indeed.

That desire to find rides in his own backyard led Crawford to look “at maps and connecting roads,” he says— roads like King Ridge, Old Cazadero and Sweetwater that strike fear and excitement into the hearts of those who know. This past Saturday was the annual King Ridge Dirt Supreme, an 80-mile ride that climbs more than 8,000 feet. The last of the series is a 75-miler on June 22 in Mendocino County’s Jackson State Forest.

The early Grasshopper rides attracted a who’s who of Northern California’s bike industry. Gravel bikes weren’t a thing back then, so the the riders tinkered on their own bikes.

Now the word is out about the race series, and gravel bikes in general, and Crawford credits the Grasshopper Series for pushing the sport into the mainstream.

“I think we were formative.”

Pro and Olympic riders are regular competitors at Grasshopper events, but the emphasis is still on fun and achieving your personal best. “[Gravel bikes] can pretty much do anything,” Crawford says. “It’s kind of the one bike that can do it all. It’s all about the exploration and the adventure.” Y

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ne of my greatest fears is driving over water on a bridge. I am certain that the bridge is going to collapse at any moment while I’m on it and my car will plunge into the frigid waters below. Worse, no one will see it happen.

While this fear has not diminished over the years, I have found one thought that I keep in my mind while I am driving across any bridge to help me manage the fear. The thought is this: I am grateful for my life and am proud of my relationships and those I have helped along the way.

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This is what brings me peace, even as I face one of my biggest fears. If something were to actually happen, I could leave this world knowing that it will be O.K. I am able to find comfort because I know that I have always believed the saying, “It is what it is.”

Control is an illusion and if there is something from my past that could wear me down, I try to let it go and either forgive or just forget.

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trivial. Most things do not even matter 10 years from now, let alone a hundred.

In contrast, what we do today follows us forward. It can be the way we smile at someone, an unexpected hug we give or a pat on the back for a job well done. Perhaps it’s taking the time to help someone who is down on his or her luck. No matter what happens down the road, you will be remembered for those simple kindnesses you leave behind every day.

Who couldn’t find peace in that?

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be, we will have a last day here. How we live our lives holds the key as to how we find peace at the end of that day and every day before that. Leave yesterday behind for you cannot change it.

Tomorrow is never promised.

Live fully in the moment and in doing so, find what brings you joy and peace.

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to 2012. As we live longer and have access to better health care, it’s natural to rethink the whole idea of what “old” really means. Today, many 65-year olds are still healthy and active, so the idea of being old at that arbitrary time in your life seems, well, a bit old fashioned.

Being old is as much a state of mind as it is a physical state these days.

The challenge now is to reset the bar to get governments, businesses, employers and policymakers to rethink what “old” and “retired” are.

In a three-stage model of life’s cycle, children learn, adults work and old people rest. As a result, most institutions still treat 65 as a cut-off point for social and

economic usefulness. But aging is a gradual process and we all experience aging differently. While some may feel old at 65, most do not these days. Acknowledging that there is a new stage of

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But now the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that 65 is still young. After extensive research, including looking at average health quality and life spans, WHO redefined 18 to 65 as “young,” 66 to 79 as “middleaged,” 80 to 99 as “elderly/ seniors” and people 100+ are now “long-lived seniors.”

The new designations are based on chronologies, and changes in social roles and capabilities as we all start to live longer. Social roles are the biggest factor in making the change. In 2050, the number of Americans 65 and older will have doubled compared

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Learning to forgive yourself and others is a choice that can bring healing into your relationships, as well as better health to you.

The Power of Forgiveness

By Carolyn CJ Jones

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hroughout life, we all experience situations that leave us angry or lead us to be offended by someone for the hurt we are feeling. Yet, no one, including you, wants to carry the pain of an unhappy situation with them, letting someone or something take up space in your heart or head for years after the situation has passed.

Unresolved feelings of anger can have effects on your health as the body releases certain enzymes during anger and stress, and cholesterol and blood pressure levels go up.

Scientific studies have shown that forgiveness leads to decreased risk of heart attack, stroke and even cancer.

To understand the power of forgiveness, you need to become willing to look inside

yourself for answers to the offense instead of blaming the other person. Review the situation to see if there is something positive that occurred, a lesson you learned or something you can be grateful for as a result of what happened. When you can do this, you “sing the song of the hero” instead of telling your tale of woe.

If you see the offender with compassion, you can let go of your resentment and forgive.

The act of forgiving is a process. It may be a difficult choice for some people. Yet, imagine how life could be if you chose not to take offense.

You do have a choice in how you act or react to any situation. If you can learn to identify your feelings under resentment, and work through them, you could live a life of peace and freedom.

People who get really good at practicing forgiveness don’t take things too personally.

They have thought about the unenforceable rules and expectations they may be putting on another person.

They have become willing and have chosen to practice forgiveness in life. They understand their specific triggers and decide they will approach the situation differently.

Learning to forgive yourself and others is a choice that can bring healing into your relationships, as well as better health to you.

Carolyn CJ Jones is a Forgiveness Mentor and Guide, Motivational Speaker and Certified Life Coach based in Novato. For more information about her services, please visit: www.carolyncjjones.com.

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Senior Circle in partnership with Hospice by the Bay

First Wednesday of the Month; June 5; 10:00am-11:30am; Free; Drop-in With an open heart and an open mind, please join LCSW, Jill Cordova-Holt as our new Senior Circle facilitator.

Sometimes we all need a little support when it comes to aging gracefully and leading ourselves through some emotional support.

Community Breakfast

Friday, June 7; 9:00am-10:00am; $3/6; Drop-in Stop by and enjoy our tasty, hot breakfast buffet.

Rollin’ Root Mobile Farmers' Market Truck

Thursdays rain or shine; 9:00am-10:00am The Agricultural Institute of Marin’s Mobile Farmers' Market visits Whistlestop every Thursday, rain or shine. Purchase local seasonal fruits and vegetables with ease right here at Whistlestop.

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*Jackson Café will Fresh. Affordable.

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be closed for regular service on Tuesday, June 11; A Brown Bag Lunch will be offered Located and in Whistlestop’s at member nonActive Aging Center member prices.*

Jackson Café

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9:45AM-10:45AM Zumba Gold Drop-in $6/8 10:00AM–NOON Computer Lab Drop-in Free 10:30AM-NOON German Social Group Drop-in Free 10:30AM-NOON Persian Social Group Drop-in Free 11:00AM-NOON Tai Chi Drop-in $8/10 12:30PM-1:45PM Russian Social Group Drop-in Free 2:00PM-3:30PM ESL 100, 150, 250 Register $40/45 9:30–10:30AM Whistlesizers Drop-in $4/5 10:00AM–NOON Mah-Jongg Drop-in Free 11:30AM–12:30PM French All Levels Drop-in $3/5 1:00PM–3:00PM Spanish 2 Drop-in $3/5 3:00PM-4:00PM Spanish 1 Drop-in $3/5 1:00PM-2:00PM French Social Group Drop-in Free 3:00PM-4:00PM Too Much Stuff?

Register Free 9:30AM-12:30PM Monthly Food Box for Seniors 6/19 Register Free 10:00AM-11:30AM Senior Circle 6/5 Drop-in Free 10:00AM–NOON Computer Lab Drop-in Free 10:30AM-NOON Persian Social Group Drop-in Free 11:15AM-12:15PM Beginner Ukulele Register $40/45 12:30PM-1:30PM Inter. Ukulele Register $40/45 2:00PM-3:30PM ESL 100, 150, 250 Register $40/45 3:30PM-4:45PM Citizenship Exam Tutoring Register $35/$40 9:00AM-10:00AM Rollin’ Root Farmers' Market 9:30AM-10:30AM Shake Up Your Mornings w/ Carol Drop-in $6/8 9:30AM-11:00AM Italian 1 (Max. 10) Register $30/35 11:00AM-1:00PM Open Art Drop-in Free 11:00AM-NOON Whistlesizers Drop-in $4/5 12:30PM-1:30PM Italian 3 Register $30/35 1:00PM-2:00PM Italian Study Group Drop-in $2/4 1:00PM–2:30PM Adv.Write Your Life Stories Prerequisite required $20/30 2:00PM-3:00PM Italian 2 Register $30/35 9:00AM-10:00AM Community Breakfast 6/7 Drop-in $3/6 10:30AM-NOON CalFresh 6/7 & 6/21 (415)697-7411 Free 10:30AM-NOON BrightStar Health Check 6/14 & 6/28 Drop-in Free 11:00AM–NOON Brown Bag Pantry Register at 11:30 am Free 1:30PM-3:00PM Spanish Social Group Drop-in Free 2:00PM–4:00PM Ping-Pong Drop-in $2/4 3:00PM-4:00PM Yoga with Kelly Drop-in $3/5 *Jackson Café will be closed on June 11th.

A Brown Bag Lunch will be offered at member and non-member prices.*

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Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Wednesday, June 5; 10:00am-11:30am Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it is a disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join Shelley Dombroski to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, as well as current research and treatments available to address some symptoms.

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The Caring App: Technology to Help Ease Your Mind

Monday, June 10; 9:00am-10:00am; Free; Registration required Are you caring for a family member, friend, spouse or yourself? Do you want to get organized with schedules, tasks and even get some help with your to-do list? Come see a demo of the new app called Caring; easy to put on Smartphones and Tablets. Kira Reginato, an Elder Care Consultant will show you how download the FREE trial and begin to enter data into the app during the presentation!

Experience Pure Joy with BioDanza

Tuesday, June 11; 10:30am-12:00pm; $8/$10; Registration required Julie Neustadter is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who is passionate about the benefits of finding peace and inspiration through BioDanza.

Join Julie in this “somatic system of personal transformation that uses movement, inspirational music, personal, paired and group connection to nurture physical and emotional health as well as authentic self-expression.”

HICAP: Medicare Fundamentals

Wednesday, June 12; 10:00am-12:00pm; Free; Registration encouraged Do you have questions about Medicare? Do you need help understanding the different parts of Medicare plans? Join HICAP at Whistlestop for an educational seminar where you can get you questions answered.

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Thursday, June 13; 11:30pm -1:00pm; Space is limited and first come, first serve.

Let us get ready for summer fun and sunshine with a celebration for our fabulous fathers! Enjoy lunch the Jackson Café with entertainment provided by Ruby Jaye!

The Economics of Climate Change

Wednesday, June 19; 10:00am-11:30am; Free: Registration Required There is increasing consensus that Climate Change is an issue in need of a solution. There are a variety of solutions available, the problem is figuring out which one is the most efficient. Economists have been working hard to determine what policy approach will meet emission reduction targets at the lowest possible cost. Chief among these are cap and trade and a carbon fee. Dr. Haveman, one of California’s leading experts on the economics of seaports, will discuss the economics of climate change and help to provide an understanding of the relative merits of different policy options, from an economic perspective.

Whistlestop Welcomes ClearCaptions

Tuesday, June 25; 11:00am-12:00pm; Free; Registration Required Please join your local ClearCaptions Title IV ADA Specialist, Stan Dennison of Petaluma for an informative conversation. We will be discussing qualifications and how to receive a NO COST caption phone if you struggle with hearing on the phone.

The Value of Advance Medical Directives

Wednesday, June 26, 10:00am-11:15am; Free; Registration required Join Teresa Tooker, Provider Relations Liaison at Hospice by the Bay, for a presentation about the benefits of having an Advance Medical Directive and the importance of conversations with loved ones about end-of-life care.

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Tai Chi

CLASSES Mondays, 11:00am-Noon; $8/10; Drop-in Join David MacLam on a Tai Chi journey. This noncompetitive martial art known for its self-defense techniques and health benefits combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness.

Whistlesizers

Tuesday, 9:30am-10:30am & Thursday, 11:00am-Noon; $4/5; Drop-in Join Elizabeth Lynn, for gentle chair exercises and light cardio to improve your strength, flexibility and motion.

Open Art

Thursdays; 11:00am-1:00pm; Free; Drop-In Do you have art projects that are unfinished?

Would you like guidance and support from other artists? Join our newest Art facilitator Mary Brooks in doing art here at Whistlestop!

Shake up Your Mornings with Carol

Thursdays; 9:30am-10:30am $6/8; Drop-in Picture this: A great song comes on, and you start humming along, maybe tapping your feet. Join our newest dance teacher, Carol Butler and shake up your mornings!

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CalFresh (eligibility & application assistance)

Friday, June 7 & June 21, 10:00am-1:00pm; Free; Drop-in The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, CalFresh, provides qualified applicants with an EBT card to use at participating grocery stores and farmer’s markets.

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SF-Marin Food Bank’s Monthly Food Box for Older Adults Wednesday, June 19; 9:30am-12:30pm; Free; Drop-in The SF-Marin Food Bank operates the Supplemental Food Program, providing a monthly box of quality U.S. Dept. of Agriculture food to low income older adults. To register, bring an ID, proof of income, and proof of residency and one of the Food Bank specialists will determine your eligibility.

Bi-Weekly Blood Pressure Checks, Cholesterol Screenings, and Medication Reviews

Friday, June 14 & June 28; 10:30am-Noon; Free; Drop-in Bi-weekly blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and medication reviews offered by BrightStar Care. BrightStar is a local agency providing home care, caregivers, and medical staffing solutions to families and businesses in Marin.

Free Legal Consultation

Thursdays, By Appointment Only; call 415-459-6700 Legal Aid of Marin provides free 30-minute legal consultations for Marin County residents who are 60+. Volunteer lawyers offer estate planning advice, explain legal options and rights, and recommend referrals to attorneys who have expertise in your particular area of concern.

Covia’s Social Call Program

Are you an older adult or a homebound or disabled individual who lives alone? Register today for free, reassuring calls three mornings a week to say, “Good morning” and check in with you. Call 1-877-797-7299.

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COMPUTER PAYMENT REQUIRED: 415-456-9062 CLASSES June, July, August, Sept. iPad/iPhone Basics 2: Essential 2019 Built-in Applications

Tuesdays, June 4 & June 11, 10:00 am – Noon (2 classes) Fee: $48 Maximum 8 people Review basics and learn about built-in apps including photo editing, iCloud, Calendar, Siri, E-mail, Texting, Facetime, and more! Please bring your fully charged device, Apple ID, and Apple password to class. (For Apple devices only.)

iPad/iPhone Basics 3: World of Applications

Tuesdays, July 16 & July 23, 10am – Noon (2 classes) Fee: $48 Maximum 8 people In this two-week course we will focus on how to use apps for shopping, brain training, fitness, Internet radio, stock trackers, games, translation, and travel (Lyft/Uber). Learn how to organize apps and how to get rid of unwanted apps. This is a perfect sequel to "How to Use Your iPad/iPhone" and "Essential Built-in Applications" classes. Bring your fully charged device, Apple ID, and Apple password to class. (For Apple devices only.)

iPad/iPhone Basics 1: Getting to Know Your Device

Thursdays, August 22 & August 29, 10am – Noon (2 classes) Fee: $48 Maximum 8 people In this two-week course for those new to the smart phone/wireless device world, you'll learn how to make calls, send emails, send texts, download music and add applications. Each session provides one-onone help and comes with instructional handouts. (Bring your chargedup Apple device to class.)

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Intro to Computers – Windows or Apple

Tuesdays, September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 10am – Noon (4 classes) Fee: $65 Maximum 6 people Designed for first-time computer user, you will learn how to start your computer and turn it off, use the mouse and keyboard to perform basic computer tasks, how to create and print a document, identify the basic parts of a computer and their use, search the Internet to find information and set up an email account.

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Every Monday and Wednesday, 10am – Noon, No Fee Use our Apple and PC computers to access the Internet. Volunteers are available to help and give advice on problems with your laptops, tablets and software applications.

Entrées from $ 6- $10

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THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION

No One Wants to Have

By Nancy Belza Co-founder, Dyalogues

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here’s an old saying that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. No one is anxious to talk about either of these two certainties, but if push comes to shove, most will choose taxes over death as a topic for conversation.

It’s an uncomfortable subject, to be sure. No one wants to think about the day when they will no longer be here, let alone plan for it.

But it’s one of those conversations you should have. We all know someone who died recently or unexpectedly. If not, just look to Hollywood. Who would have expected Luke Perry and John Singleton – both in their prime – to become In Memoriam highlights?

Having your legal, financial and medical affairs in order at every stage of your life is just good common sense. Those close to you should know

how to access your online accounts, know where your insurance policies are stored and what your end-of-life wishes are. Keeping them all in one place is another good idea so that your family, even when stricken with grief, can make sure everything is in order without tearing the house apart.

Taking a proactive approach can be very powerful, too. It not only allows you to enjoy every day of your life to the fullest, but also gives you tremendous peace of mind since you don’t have to worry about burdening your family with any uncertainty.

So, where do you start?

There are plenty of websites that can help you get started, either with online resources or in-person workshops you can attend. To help you start the conversation, visit Dyalogues.com and browse the free online tools and resources.

You don’t have to feel rushed either. Prioritize your planning and tackle one item at a time so you don’t feel overwhelmed.

This will also allow you to educate yourself about your

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options and think about what you really want to do.

In doing so, you not only take control of your life – and end of life – but also take care of those you love most in the process.

Nancy Belza is a Dyalogues cofounder along with Dr. Dawn Gross, palliative care physician at UCSF and host of Dying to Talk, and Paul Puccinelli, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

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Taking a proactive approach gives you tremendous peace of mind without burdening your family with any uncertainty.

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Tai Chi Offers Balance, Flexibility

Join David Mondays at 11 am at the Active Aging Center.

By Laurie Vermont

Whilstlestop Volunteer Manager

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histlestop’s David MacLam was interested in Tai Chi as a child. However, Tai Chi teachers were nowhere to be found in the Vermont town where he grew up, so he began training in other Martial Arts forms. He pursued a career working in construction, which brought him to Northern California where he had a wonderful job at UC Berkeley’s Earthquake Simulation Lab until he was severely injured. After a year-long rehabilitation, David was still not functioning as well as he had hoped. To continue his healing, he began returning to the

mind/body healing benefits of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese, non-competitive martial art that combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. It has evolved

over the centuries to become a form of "meditation in motion” that can alleviate stress and anxiety and promote serenity and inner peace.

The benefits of Tai Chi are numerous, including improved memory,

improved balance, better cardiovascular health, increased strength and flexibility, decreased joint pain, decreased stress, reduced blood pressure and improved immune function.

The mind-body work of Tai Chi also fosters peace of mind and an overall sense of well-being. It is safe for people of all ages, as it does not put too much stress on the muscles and joints.

David has found that when practicing Tai Chi, time slows down, and he feels connected and centered. His mission is to train the body, refine the spirit, and foster peace in your life. David teaches classic Yang Style Taiji, Qi Gong, and Taoist Style Meditation. Join him on Mondays at 11am at the Active Aging Center!

Beginners and practitioners of all abilities are welcome.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact: volunteer@ whistlestop.org or 415-456-9067.

is Coming to Whistlestop!

Tuesday, June 11; Live show 9-11; doors open at 8:30 Join us in the Jackson Café for a live broadcast of KQED Forum with host Michael Krasny, on the topic of Aging in California!

This is a free event, but seating is limited, so reserve your seat today by visiting https://fotr-aging-today.eventbrite.com.

Note: Parking is limited so please allow extra time.

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ant to promote happiness and inner harmony?

Biodanza will be featured at Whistlestop in June with facilitator Julie Neustadter.

Founded by Rolando Toro, a Chilean psychologist, anthropologist and artist, Biodanza is based on scientific research of the positive influences that movement, music and contact have on our physiological and psychological well-being.

Toro was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Using music from diverse cultures, the classes are

designed to integrate movements and strengthen the ability to experience joy and connection with spirit.

Practicing Biodanza can make one feel younger and healthier and promote selfconfidence and vitality.

Teachers are trained, qualified and affiliated with the International Biocentric Foundation (IBF) in more than thirty countries.

Julie Neustadter is an IBF certified Biodanza Facilitator who is passionate about the benefits of finding peace and inspiration through Biodanza. Join Julie to experience Biodanza Tuesday, June 11; 10:30am-12:00pm; $8/$10; Registration required.

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Biodanza is a practice that promotes harmony peace and inner happiness.

Tomato Basil Avocado Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing

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Salad ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients, except mozzarella cheese balls.

Dressing ingredients: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 3 tablespoons honey, warmed • salt to taste

2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey until nice and smooth.

3. Add the salad dressing to the large bowl with salad, sprinkle with a small amount of salt, and toss to combine.

Taste and season with additional salt, if needed. Add mozzarella cheese balls on top only at this point - so that they do not brown from the dressing.

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• 1/2 pound red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups) • 1/2 pound yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups) • 2 avocados, diced • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

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The Value of Advance Health Care Directives

By Yvonne Roberts

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nd-of-life care your wishes will uphold your can take on many personal desires while a series forms and might of conversations about your look different from one preferences can bring clarity individual to the next. and relief to often stressful Additionally, family, time periods. friends and physicians To explore the topic of might have questions Advance Health Care about choosing the right Directives and end-of-life care, medical care for a loved please join Teresa Tooker, Yvonne Roberts one. These differences and Provider Relations Liaison questions make end-of-life at Hospice by the Bay, for an care an important personal decision. informative presentation at Whistlestop.

Your wishes should always be honored.

The presentation is Wednesday, But what if your family doesn’t know June 26th from 10-11:15 am. Kindly what those wishes are? register by calling 415-456-9062 x100.

An Advanced Health Care Directive Free estate planning binders will be helps make your desires about medical available for attendees. care clear when you are no longer able This presentation is sponsored by to express them. Even though this is Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and an important tool, only one-third of Funeral Home in Novato.

Americans have completed a medical Need help with your estate directive according to the Fostering documents?

Older adults may schedule Improvement in End-of-Life Decisions free half hour appointments at Science Program at the University of Whistlestop with Legal Aid of Marin by Pennsylvania. calling Whistlestop’s Resource Office: Making decisions about medical 415-459-6700. care can be overwhelming. Having conversations with loved ones can To learn more about making charitable gifts to seem even more intimidating. However, Whistlestop, please contact Yvonne Roberts at yroberts@whistlestop.org or 415-295-0578. providing a clear understanding of

You Can Make a Difference!

We are seeking friendly and reliable volunteers who want to give back to their community.

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

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3pm-4:30pm (drop-in)

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Volunteer positions include: • CarePool volunteer drivers • Meals on Wheels drivers • Jackson Café lunch servers & cashiers • General office help and Parking Services • Home Delivered Grocery Shoppers (in partnership with Covia) For more information contact: Laurie Vermont, Volunteer Program Manager Phone: 415-456-9067 or Email: volunteer@ whistlestop.org

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SAN RAFAEL Feel Good Fit

Pump it up with the fit folks of Pelo Fitness, who open up their San Rafael studio and take it outside with the inaugural Pelo Fest this weekend.

Alongside partners like Bicycle Odyssey, Trips for Kids Marin, 101 Surf Sports, Montecito Chiropractic Center, Kannaway CBD and others, the Pelo instructors and staff will be leading demonstrations and mini classes for all ages.

Kids’ games, photo booths and more make it a fun outing, but the action starts early, so rise and shine on Saturday, May 18, at Pelo Fitness, 171 Third St., San Rafael. 7:45am to 2pm. Free. 415.459.7356.

CORTE MADERA Walk for a Cure

As the weather warms up, the bugs come out to play. Yes, it’s Lyme Disease season. Here in Marin, the fight against Lyme is about to hit the streets as LymeDisease.org and Gordon Medical Associates welcome the public to participate in the first annual Northern California Lyme Walk and Health Fair. The walk is held rain or shine along a fully accessible path, and those who want to get in on the fundraising fun can meet up on Saturday, May 18, at the Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera.

3pm. Lymedisease.org.

PT REYES STATION Against All Odds

At the age of 19, London-born Stanford University student Lara PriorPalmer discovered the Mongol Derby, an annual competition of endurance and skill that involves dozens of riders racing a series of 25 wild ponies across a thousand kilometers of Mongolian grassland. On a whim, she decided to give it a try. Her story of competing in the grueling race is collected in Rough Magic, a suspenseful and soulful memoir. She’s doing a reading on Saturday, May 18, at Point Reyes Books, 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 7pm. Free; donations welcome. 415.663.1542.

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—Charlie Swanson Keith Berson

Portland, Ore., Singer-songwriter John Craigie plays the Beatles’ Abbey Road on May 22 and 23 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. See clubs & venues, pg 28.

Since 1993, Marin Music Chest has been dedicated to fostering a greater interest and appreciation of classical music in Marin and has supported young classical musicians living in the county with annual scholarship awards and performance opportunities. This weekend, the annual Marin Music Chest Young Artists Concert (co-sponsored by the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society) features performances by several young and promising Marin County musicians on Sunday, May 19, at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley. 5pm. Free; donations appreciated. 415.381.4453.

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Veteran hip-hop artist Zion-I takes equal inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest and the poet Rumi

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Musical Messages Zion-I brings his eclectic hip-hop to Fairfax By Aiyana Moya

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aba Zumbi of Zion-I, known originally as Steve Gaines, creates music that expands hip-hop as a genre, stretching it out by blending elements of reggae, trance and melodic rapping to produce colorful sounds that mix together seamlessly.

His multi-dimensional sound is a reflection of his varied exposure to music during his childhood and his openness to experimentation.

Originally from Philadelphia, Zumbi lived in Texas, New Jersey, Georgia and elsewhere before landing in the Bay Area.

“My experience with hip-hop was like that, too,” he says. “Varied, because I grew up in so many different states and experienced so many different types of people.”

Zumbi’s nuanced understanding of hip-hop contributed to his experimentation with the genre later in life.

“For me, hip-hop has always been a gumbo. African drums, rock, jazz... it has always been a mixture of different things coming together,” Zumbi says. “I vacillate with all these different things at different points of my life, and I love trying new things.”

Hip-hop also acts as a vessel to deepening Zumbi’s understanding of his own identity. “When I was growing up, I was able to see these young black males being fresh and fly, and it gave me self esteem,” he says. “In the beginning, the music was an expression of fun. With artists like Tribe Called Quest and

Public Enemy though, that shit is about empowerment.”

Lyrically, Zumbi delves into the deepest parts of his identity, exploring themes of racism, spirituality and vulnerability to name a few. He hopes by divulging the most intimate parts of himself, his audience will be moved to selfreflect as well.

“This music for me is a spiritual process. Like I am doing psycho therapy on myself, processing all my emotions in a healthy way. It lets me get in touch with myself, a sort of calibration, like going to acupuncture and getting realigned,” Zumbi says.

In the song “Meditation,” off his most recent album Ritual Mystic, Zumbi begins with a quote by the

poet Rumi: “The wound is where the light comes in.”

This perfectly summarizes Zumbi’s mission: sharing his vulnerabilities to illuminate the shared experiences we all go through, regardless of race, social status, backgrounds. “When I look around at art and music, it is people expressing their deepest vulnerabilities,” Zumbi says. “As I get older, I realize we all share similar experiences. I think at the highest point, music is revealing these experiences, so that others can see it and find their way.”

Zion-I performs on Saturday, May 18, at 19 Broadway Bar & Nightclub, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 9pm. $20.

415.459.1091.

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Friday May 17-Thursday May 23 Aladdin (2:08) Disney de-musicalizes itself in Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake about a princess, a sorcerer and a street urchin; Will Smith speaks Genie.

Amazing Grace (1:27) 1972 concert film captures the incomparable Aretha Franklin singing her soul out at LA’s New Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

Asbury Park (1:56) Documentary focuses on the Jersey resort’s troubled history and how the rebirth of its most legendary nightclub reflects the town’s recent rise from the ashes.

Ask Dr. Ruth (1:40) Lively documentary portrait of the indefatigable author, Holocaust survivor, Israeli sniper and worldrenowned sex therapist.

Avengers: Endgame (3:02) The Marvel mishegoss climaxes with the still-standing superheroes heading into final battle with a universe-destroying miscreant; Scarlett Johansson stars.

The Biggest Little Farm (1:31) Documentary follows an LA couple as they reinvent their lives by creating a 200-acre utopia of orchards, animals and over 200 crops.

Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/Petrushka (1:35) Double bill of dynamic dancing includes Alberto Alonso’s tribute to Spain’s sauciest señorita and Edward Clug’s brandnew one-act ballet.

Booksmart (1:45) Coming-of-age comedy about two high school brainiacs who make up for lost time (not to mention drinking, drug use and strong sexual content) the night before graduation.

Bow Wow Film Fest (2:00) Catch two dozen short subjects celebrating the noble pooch, from documentaries to musicals to, of course, Shakespeare.

Breakthrough (1:30) True tale of a mother’s faith in the recovery of her presumed-dead son; Woody Harrelson narrates.

Brightburn (1:30) A creepy little kid turns out to be a marooned extraterrestrial with a busted flying saucer and plenty of attitude.

The Cold Blue (1:12) Documentary reconfigured out of raw footage from William Wyler’s 1943 classic Memphis Belle celebrates the bravery of a WWII bomber crew flying missions over fascist Italy.

The Curse of La Llorona (1:33) The legendary Mexican bogeyperson stalks children and priests in disco-era LA! Deconstructing The Beatles: Abbey Road (1:35) Filmed multimedia presentation by musicologist Scott Freiman focuses on the Fab Four’s final (and perhaps finest) album.

A Dog’s Journey (1:48) Bailey is back, letting his soul drift from one adorable pooch to another, each of them devoted to a cute little girl named CJ. La Forza del Destino (4:15) Direct from Covent Garden it’s the Royal Opera’s colorful production of Verdi’s epic, tragic revenge saga; Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann star.

The Hustle (1:33) Bedtime Story gets a sex change with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson as two very different con artists

Aladdin (PG)

fleecing the Riviera’s wealthiest men.

In Search of Beethoven (2:18) Documentary examines the life and art of the 18th century composer through interviews, insights and performances by some of the world’s outstanding musicians.

The Intruder (1:42) Suspense thriller about a young married couple and a Napa Valley dream house that comes with an unlisted liability…Dennis Quaid.

John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum (2:10) Keanu’s back as the slack-jawed ultraassassin, this time with a $14 million bounty on his head and a posse of hitmen on his tail; Angelica Huston costars.

Long Shot (1:55) Raunchy old-school political rom-com stars Charlize Theron as an overqualified presidential candidate and Seth Rogen as her star-struck, troublemaking speechwriter.

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2:12) Terry Gilliam’s trippy decades-in-the-making passion project about a cynical Mad Man and a delusional shoemaker who thinks he’s Cervantes’ quixotic hero.

Meeting Gorbachev (1:32) Cineaste Werner Herzog chats with the USSR’s last president about the reunification of Germany, nuclear arms reduction, the dissolution of the Soviet Union and other accomplishments.

The Mustang (1:36) A Nevada convict gets a new lease on life when he joins his prison’s wild horse training program; Bruce Dern plays the regulation old-coot trainer.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2:15) Sweeping Hayao Miyazaki anime about a young princess’s battle against environmental catastrophe.

Nureyev (1:48) Documentary tribute to the ballet superstar features seldom-seen footage.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu (1:44) Supersleuth Ryan Reynolds enters the Pokémonfriendly night world of Ryme City.

Poms (1:31) Rambunctious Diane Keaton shakes up her new retirement community when she recruits Pam Grier, Rhea Perlman and Jacki Weaver for a cheerleading squad.

Poor Kids (1:00) Update of the acclaimed PBS documentary about child poverty in the U.S. revisits four of the film’s subjects five years later.

Red Joan (1:41) Judi Dench stars as a retired secret agent running from her troubled, conflicted past; Trevor Nunn directs.

The Silence of Others (1:35) Documentary examines the 40-year reign of fascist dictator Francisco Franco and its survivors’ ongoing struggle against Spain’s state-sponsored collective amnesia.

Steel Magnolias (1:57) Robert Harling’s bittersweet tale of six women facing love and loss in rural Louisiana hits the big screen with Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts and Daryl Hannah.

The Sun Is Also a Star (1:40) The Clock redux as a college-bound guy and a Jamaican gal meet and fall in love as her last day in Manhattan draws to a close.

Asbury Park (NR) Ask Dr. Ruth (NR) Avengers: Endgame (PG-13)

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The Biggest Little Farm (NR)

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Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/ Petrushka (NR) • Booksmart (R) • Bow Wow Film Fest (NR) Breakthrough (PG) • Brightburn (R) • The Cold Blue (NR) The Curse of La Llorona (R) • Deconstructing The Beatles: Abbey Road (side 1) (NR) A Dog’s Journey (PG)

Fairfax: Thu 6, 6:15 Northgate: Thu 6, 9, midnight Playhouse: Thu 6 Rowland: Thu 6, midnight; 3D showtime at 9 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:40, 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55; Sun-Thu 10:40, 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40 Sequoia: Fri 4:40, 7:20, 9:45; Sat 2, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45; Sun-Wed 4:40, 7:20; Thu 4:40 Rafael: Wed 7 Rafael: Fri-Sat 3:30; Mon-Tue 6 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 11:45, 3:25, 6:20, 7:10; Thu 11:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 9; Sat-Sun 10:25, 2:15, 6:05, 9:10; Mon-Wed 6:15, 9:05 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:40, 11, 1:40, 3, 4:20, 5:40, 7, 8:20, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Thu 3:45, 7:30; Sat-Sun 12, 3:45, 7:30 Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:15, 8:15; Sat 2:15, 4:15, 6:15, 8:30 (filmmaker John Chester in person at 8:30 show); Sun 2:15, 4:15, 6:15, 8:15; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:15 Regency: Sun 12:55 Northgate: Fri 8 Lark: Sun 2 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:50, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Northgate: Thu 7, 9:30, midnight Regency: Thu 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 5:35, 8, 10:35

Rafael: Thu 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 3:20, 6:15, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:15, 3:20, 6:15; Thu 12:15, 3:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon-Thu 3:45, 6:45 Rafael: Sun noon • La Forza del Destino (NR) The Hustle (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10, 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Lark: Thu 6:30 • In Search of Beethoven (NR) The Intruder (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:45; Sun-Thu 12:30, 3:30, 6:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:50, 11:20, 1, 2:35, 4:10, 5:45, 7:15, 8:55, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Sat 9, 12, 3, 6, 9, midnight; Sun-Wed 10, 1, 4, 7, 10 Long Shot (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri 6, 9:15; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Mon-Wed 7, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:55, 12:55, 4, 7:05, 10:05 The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sun 7:45 Meeting Gorbachev (NR) Rafael: Fri 5:30; Sat 1:30, 5:30; Mon-Tue 8:30; Wed-Thu 5 Missing Link (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:05, 12:35, 3:05 The Mustang (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Sun 5, 7:30; Mon-Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (PG) Northgate: Mon-Tue 7 Nureyev (NR) Lark: Wed 6:30 Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 12:10, 3, 3:15, 6:30, 9; Sun-Wed 12, 12:10, 3, 3:15, 6:30; Thu 12, 12:10, 3, 3:15 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; Sat-Sun 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 10; Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:45, 11:35, 12:25, 2:15, 4:55, 6:10, 7:30, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 3:10, 8:45 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30; Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:30 Poms (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 8, 10:30; Sat-Sun 11:15, 1:45, 4:05 6:45, 9:55; Mon-Wed 6:45, 10:05 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:10; Sun-Thu 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50 Rafael: Sun 11 (panel discussion follows the screening) • Poor Kids (NR) Red Joan (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45; Sun 11, 1:30; Mon 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10; Tue-Wed 11:20, 1:50, 4:30; Thu 11:40, 2:10, 4:40 Rafael: Sun 5 (filmmaker Robert Bahar in person) • The Silence of Others (NR)

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Steel Magnolias (PG) The Sun Is Also a Star (PG-13) The Tempest (PG-13) Tolkien (PG-13)

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Trial by Fire (NR)

UglyDolls (PG) The White Crow (R)

Regency: Sun 4, 7; Tue-Wed 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:35, 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:20 Lark: Sat 1 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:45; Sun-Wed 1, 4, 7; Thu 1, 4 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:40; Sun-Thu 10:45, 1:25, 4:10, 7 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sun-Wed 4:20, 7; Thu 4:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15; Sun-Thu 10:35, 1:30, 4:25, 7:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2 Rafael: Fri 3:15, 5:45, 8:20; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:20; Mon-Thu 5:45, 8:20

We have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-1190 Century Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1251 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 898-3385

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Credit: Tanya Henry

A tall, cold michelada adds to the great views at Dillon’s Coastal Kitchen.

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Beach House Marin’s Coastal Kitchen revives Dillon outpost By Tanya Henry

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ray for Surf is emblazoned in all caps on the exterior of the newly refurbished white and black trimmed Dillon Beach Resort. The surf/beach theme continues throughout the expansive project that includes restaurant, cafe and general store with a great liquor aisle.

Coastal Kitchen opened in December with chef Todd Shoberg at the helm, but he has since moved on to Brewsters Beer Garden in Petaluma (owned by the same group). New chef Matt Elias is holding things down now.

Partners Mike Goebel and Brooke Gray bring considerable restaurant and hospitality acumen to their vision to revitalize the 55-acre property on the Marin-Sonoma County line between the mouth of Tomales and the entrance to Bodega Bay. A handful of tiny houses overlooking the ocean are nearing completion and along with a general store that stocks Equator Coffee, Marin Kombucha on tap and plenty of other locally produced items. There is also a surf shop equipped with soft-top boards and warm sweatshirts.

Look for oysters on the half shell, a few shareable items including pickled vegetables and several creative salads. The menu changes weekly and staples include a Stemple Creek burger featuring Estero Gold cheese and changing toppings depending on the season. While the dishes feature beautiful fresh ingredients from nearby ranches including Pink Barn Farms in Sebastopol and grass fed beef from Tomales-based Stemple Creek, some dishes miss the mark. The burger lacked flavor and included oddly textured mushrooms and the frittata

was bland despite its promising topping of a lemony chard pesto.

A compact, well-crafted list of beverages include an Iron Horse sparkling wine and just a couple of red and white choices. I loved the michelada with Scrimshaw pilsner, tomato juice and a nicely spiced salted glass rim.

With seating for 60, the cheery room with large ocean facing windows is casual beach chic at its best. A 50’s era blue painted floor, white walls and a canvas tented roof strike the perfect balance between beach shack and restaurant. Y

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Harvey Milk became California's first openly gay public official in 1978, when he was elected to what position?

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Those one-eyed giants of classical Greek and Roman mythology are called what?

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When a smooth deposit of calcium carbonate forms a sphere around a grain of sand within certain mollusks, something amazing happens. What is it?

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In 1979, Montreal newspaper editors Chris Haney and Scott Abbott created what legendary game?

5 The Oscar-winning Best Picture of 2012 had what four-letter title?

6 A water tap can pour out one ounce of water per second. At that rate, how

many minutes and seconds would it take to fill a one-gallon container?

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Which NBA player was the 2019 regular-season scoring leader, averaging 36 points per game?

8 Which chemical element is found in each of these sources: 8a. Used to make computer chips?

8b. Combined with steel to make stainless steel?

8c. Combined with nickel to make 5-cent pieces?

9 What four-letter word is related to all the following: Unimpeded, uncostly,

independent?

10a. What year did Christopher Columbus arrive in the New World?

10b. The first land he reached in the Western Hemisphere is located in

today's country of what?

BONUS QUESTION: What U.S. city has had these three nicknames: Air Crossroads of the World, Chicago of the North, and Largest City in the Largest State?

Fireside Dining Sat & Sun Brunch 11–3

Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week

Din ner & A Show

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Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs

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Tom Rigney & Flambeauance

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Foxes In The Henhouse

May 17 Guitar Slinger/ Songwriter 8:00 May 18 Cajun Orkestra 8:00

May 19 It Don’t Mean a Thang If It Ain’t Got That Twang 5:00

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Thu 5⁄16 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $27–32 • All Ages (formerly Midnite) IrieFuse Sun 5⁄19 • Doors 4pm ⁄ $17 • All Ages

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Music Heals International

6th Annual Spring Benefit Concert

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Mustache Harbor

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Fellowship of the Wing

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Little Roger & The Goosebumps Thu 5⁄30 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $40–50 • 21+

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Calendar Concerts MARIN Mill Valley Philharmonic Philharmonic’s final program of the year features Brahms’ Symphony No 2 and includes pre-concert talk. May 17, 8pm and May 18, 4pm. Free; donations welcomed. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, millvalleyphilharmonic.org.

Music Heals International Benefit Concert Sixth annual fundraiser features David Nelson and several musical friends. May 20, 8pm. $65-$75. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

The Rock Collection Supergroup features Melvin Seals, Greg Anton, Stu Allen, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, John-Paul McLean and Stephanie Salva. May 17, 8pm. $25-$30. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

SONOMA Keb’ Mo’ Master of American roots music performs with special guest Jontavious Willis. May 16, 7:30pm. $39 and up. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Robyn Hitchcock Spend the evening with one of England’s most enduring contemporary singersongwriters. May 21, 8pm. $30. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

The Space Orchestra North Bay big band performs a tribute to Joe Cocker’s “Mad Dogs & Englishmen,” with the Soul Section opening. May 17, 8:30pm. $25-$30. Mystic Theatre & Music Hall, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.775.6048.

NAPA Taj Mahal Quartet Iconic bluesman returns to the North Bay with his band. May 20, 8pm. $49-$69. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

VOENA Children’s Choir Choir alumni and current members celebrate 25 years of music with a rhythmically-charged vocal production. May 19, 4pm. $30-$40. JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.880.2300.

George’s Nightclub May 18, DJ Alex and DJ Ortega. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato May 16, Marin School of the Arts rock bands.

May 17, Mustache Harbor. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

L’Appart Resto May 16, Amanda Addleman and Lee Dynes.

636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.256.9884.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium May 18, Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival National Finals. May 21, Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

Marin Country Mart May 17, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo. May 19, 11:30am, Folkish Festival with Rich Armstrong and Neo Treo. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5700.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church May 19, 5pm, Marin Music Chest Young Artists Concert. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.4453.

19 Broadway Nightclub May 16, Beer Scouts. May 17, PSDSP and Bagel Riot. May 18, Zion I. May 19, Purple Haze. May 22, Blues Champions. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar May 16, Michael LaMacchia Band. May 17, Michael Aragon Quartet. May 18, Chris Saunders Band. May 19, Chloe Jean and friends. May 20, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

May 22, Alligator. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Panama Hotel Restaurant May 15, Loren Rowan. May 16, Deborah Winters. May 21, Wanda Stafford. May 22, EMK. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

The Tavern on Fourth May 17, Blue Radio. May 18, the M-Tet. 711 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.4044.

Terrapin Crossroads May 16, Colonel & the Mermaids. May 17, Top 40 Friday with the Pamela Parker Band. May 19, Stu Allen and friends. May 20, Grateful Monday with Stu Allen and friends.

May 21, OMEN. May 22, Go by Ocean. May 22, Scott Law & Ross James’ Cosmic Twang in the Grate Room. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

William Tell House May 17, 6pm, Shake the Blues. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales, 707.878.2403.

SONOMA The Big Easy May 15, Rockville Roadkill Big Band. May 16, Ricky Ray Band. May 17, the Pulsators. May 18, Awesome Hotcakes. May 22, Wednesday Night Big Band. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.7163.

Brewsters Beer Garden May 16, Festival Speed. May 17, Trace Repeat. May 18, Just Friends. May 19, 1pm, Fog Swamp. 229 Water St N, Petaluma, 707.981.8330.

Lagunitas Tap Room May 16, Robert M Powell & the Rolling Bobs.

May 17, the Tahoes. May 18, Hop Sauce. May 19, the RevTones. May 20, KPCA benefit with the Grain and DJ Sais. May 22, the Aqua Velvets. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

The Phoenix Theater May 17, Osmium with Makeshift Happy and Arm the Valkyrie. May 18, Simple Revenge and Anhedonia. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

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Papermill Creek Saloon May 17, Jeremy D’Antonio. May 18, Motorboat. May 19, Sirsy. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls, 415.488.9235.

Blue Note Napa May 15, Big Blu Soul Revue. May 16, Zoso.

May 17-19, Willie K. May 21, Mix It Up pro jam. 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.880.2300.

Peri’s Silver Dollar May 16, Flytrap. May 17, Vinyl. May 18, El Radio Fantastique. May 19, Sharone Digitale.

May 22, Idle Joy. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Uptown Theatre May 17, Tusk: the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Rancho Nicasio May 17, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs.

May 18, Tom Rigney & Flambeau. May 19, Foxes in the Henhouse. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse May 17, the Reed Fromer Band. May 18, Firewheel. May 19, 4pm, Louie Romero and Mazacote. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Clubs & Venues

Station House Cafe May 19, Paul Knight and friends. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1515.

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Sweetwater Music Hall May 16, Akae Beka and IrieFuse. May 17, Spin Doctors 30th anniversary show. May 19, 5pm, Bloom Music Festival with Pardon the Interruption and Marble Party. May 22-23, John Craigie performs the Beatles’

Fenix May 17, Baby & the Luvies. May 19, Susan Z student showcase. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

”Abbey Road.” 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Dance Knights of Columbus Hall May 18, 7:30pm, Swing Dance Party, lessons for beginners included. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.215.8571.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium May 19, 2pm, Just Dance Academy Spring Performance, family-friendly show features a comedic production of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” $12-$27. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.473.6800.

Events Bon Air Spring Fair & Market Local farms and food producers offer demonstrations and samplings, with sidewalk specials, music, children’s

entertainment and more. May 18, 11am. Bon Air Center, 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, bonair.com.

Celebrating Community Arts Pop-Up Reception Meet artists and performers, see their work, enjoy music and partake in art activities for adults and children. May 18, 1pm. Free. Marin Society of Artists, 1515 Third St, San Rafael, 415.464.9561.

Indie Alley Clothing Swap Women’s only event is co-hosted by Beach House Style. May 22, 7pm. The Indie Alley, 69 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, theindiealley.com.

Northern California Lyme Walk & Health Fair Inaugural event features informational talks and a fundraising walk. May 18, 3pm.

Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.5072.

Pelo Fest: Fit Feels Good Outside event offers fitness classes, kids games, a bike tire changing clinic and more. May 18, 7:45am. Pelo Cycling & Fitness, 171 Third St, San Rafael, 415.459.7356.

Thrive Alive Interactive program improves brain health and increases longevity with music, movement and relaxation. Wed, May 22, 1pm. $15-$30. St Columba’s Episcopal Church, 12835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, 415.669.1039.

The Valley Jamboree Family-friendly event features live music, carnival games, crafts, food, auctions, raffle and more. May 18, 1pm. $10; kids are free.

Lagunitas School, 1 Lagunitas School Rd, San Geronimo, leap4education.org.

Woofstock Music from Illeagles, food, beer and wine, and family fun all benefit the animals of Marin Humane. May 19, 12pm. $20-$40.

Marin Humane, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, 415.506.6208.

Field Trips Bee Experienced Don beekeeping suits and head out to the apiary for a hands-on inspection of working hives. May 19, 1pm. $90. Heidrun Meadery, 11925 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.9122.

Ferns & Flowers Hike Enjoy the natural beauty of the Bolinas Lagoon and Pacific Coast. May 18, 10am.

Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach, 415.868.9244.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146699. The following individual(s) are doing business: MOM’S NEW PAD, 7 BROCKTON DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949: MILLICENT ANDERSON, 7 BROCKTON DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVUDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 17, 2019. (Publication Dates: April 24, May 1, 8,15 of 2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146679. The following individual(s) are doing business: BOOTJACK WOOD FIRED, 17 MADRONA ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MOLINA RESTAURANT LLC, 17 MADRONA ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 15, 2019. (Publication Dates: April 24, May 1, 8,15 of 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019146788. The following individual(s) are doing business: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, 712 D STREET SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AMY C SHOUSE, 712 D STREET SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 30, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146792. The following individual(s) are doing business: MAJESTIC THAI SPA, 1710 NOVATO BLVD, NOVATO, CA 94947: MIAMARE SPA INC., 1710 NOVATO BLVD, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 30, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146770. The following individual(s) are doing business: THE COAST MIWOK MONUMENT PROJECT, 28 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: LUCINA VIDAUVI, 5001 TAMARA WAY, SALIDA, CA 95368, STEPHANIE BURNS, 28 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.

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PublicNotices Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146621. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN CAR CENTER, 17 PAUL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: TUVIA SNITER, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 05, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146756. The following individual(s) are doing business: STUDIO M, 53 WOODLAND AVE APT 8, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: MICHELLE LOONEY, 53 WOODLAND AVE APT 8, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.

This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on APRIL 25, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146801. The following individual(s) are doing business: G&D RECYCLING HAULING, 345 CATALINA BLVD #13, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GILMAR E DIAZ, 345 CATALINA BLVD #13, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on MAY 1, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146739. The following individual(s) are doing business: ENGEL + VOELKERS KENTFIELD, 636 COLLEGE AVE, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: SFRE MARIN, 539

BRIDGEWAY STES A+B, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 23, 2019.

(Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019146762. The following individual(s) are doing business: STEVE’S MARIN METALCRAFT, 3070 KERNER BLVD, SUITE Q, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: STEVEN C MACK, 22 SHERMAN CT, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 25, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019-146652. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN ONLINE MARKETING, 209 MARIN ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PATRICK KILLIAN, 209 MARIN ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 09, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146648. The following individual(s) are doing business: THE PURPLE MERMAID DAYCARE, 1755 NOVATO BLVD #C4, NOVATO, CA 94947: THE PURPLE MERMAID DAYCARE, LLC, 1755 NOVATO BLVD #C4, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This

statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on APRIL 9, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 15, 22, 29 and June 5 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019146717. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT, 4340 REDWOOD HWY SUITE D-310, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARGARET BENEDICT-MONTGOMERY, 4340 REDWOOD HWY SUITE D-310, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903, MEGAN MCCONNELL, 4340 REDWOOD HWY SUITE D-310, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on APRIL 19, 2019. (Publication Dates: May 15, 22, 29 and June 5 of 2019) OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1901576 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Haytham Al-Imam, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Haytham Al-Imam, Loretta M. Al-Imam, Nicholas S. Alimam, Philip J. Al-Imam, Peter E. Al-Imam, Jake C. Al-Imam to Proposed Name: Sam Alimam, Loretta M. Alimam, Nicholas S. Alimam, Philip J. Alimam, Peter E. Alimam, Jake C. Alimam 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objec-

tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/14/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A, Room: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: APRIL 24, 2019 Stephen Freccero Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (May 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2019) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:Dale R. Blanton CASE NO.: PR 1901485 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BERNARD CLYDE COHEN, also known as B. Clyde Cohen A Petition for~Probate~has been filed by: Clifford R. Cohen, Esq. in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin.

The Petition for~Probate~requests that: Clifford R. Cohen, Esq. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 5/28/2019, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: J, Address of court: 3501 Civic Center Drive, PO Box 4988, San Rafael, CA 94913-4988. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California~Probate

Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California~Probate~Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in~Probate~Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Knapp, Petersen & Clarke 550 N. Brand Blvd., Ste. 1500, Glendale CA 91203 818-545-5346 FILED: MAR 22, 2019 James M. Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: E. Anderson (May 1, 8, 15 of 2019) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1901812 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Katherine Frederick, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Katherine Frederick to Proposed Name: Sita Katherine Frederick Khufu 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/20/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E, Room: E. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at

least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: MAY 9, 2019 Andrew Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (May 15, 22, 29 and June 5 of 2019) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1901716 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Mischa Reuben Von Nachtigal, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Mischa Reuben Von Nachtigal, Christina Marie Von Nachtigal to Proposed Name: Mischa Reuben Vaughn, Christan Marie Vaughn 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/28/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: MAY 3, 2019 James Chou Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (May 15, 22, 29 and June 5 of 2019)

By Amy Alkon

Q:

My boyfriend and I are in a long-distance relationship (for almost four years) that works very well, talking daily and seeing each other every two months. The problem is that it feels like he has much more love for me than I have for him. (He’s totally head over heels and expresses this constantly.) I absolutely do love him, and I tell him frequently. But my love intensity just does not match his.

Additionally, I should mention that I’ve tried to leave him in the past. I didn't think the relationship was serving me. He is married and technically unavailable. (He is working toward dissolving the marriage.) Also, he works hard but has no financial resources. I do want to stay in the relationship, but I’m not sure how to deal with the imbalance in expressiveness. I don’t want to be inauthentic.—Pressured

A:

You’re dating a man who not only is still married, but needs to crowdfund his divorce.

Many women believe it’s somehow nobler if they love a poor dude, telling themselves (and often the guy) that they don’t really care about money. But as I often point out, because women are the ones who get pregnant, female emotions evolved to make women feel bad—resentful, angry, screwed over—when they get involved with men who are (for example!) still “married and technically unavailable” and have “no financial resources.” Boyfriend: “Hey, honey...got ya a great birthday present, and you won’t even be charged for it till your next credit card statement!”

In other words, you are not getting the long end of the stick here, financially or commitment-wise, and evolution has programmed you to be nagged by feelbad emotions until you do something to change that. Your boyfriend, meanwhile, surely has some feelbad of his own. Because men coevolved with women, male psychology leads men to anticipate that female romantic partners who feel shorted on cash flow and/or commitment will soon be conducting their exit interview.

In light of this, your boyfriend’s expressing love in the manner of a burst water main may be a form of “mate guarding,” evolutionary psychologists’ term for attempts to fend off mate poachers and keep one’s partner in the relationship. Because we humans have an evolved motivation to reciprocate—to give back what we get in equal measure—it’s possible that the more romantically expressive your boyfriend is, the more you’re led to feel you’re shorting him on what he seems to be owed.

But is the apparent emotional asymmetry here actually a problem? Many people do make the assumption that romantic partners’ love should be 50-50 and that there’s something wrong with the relationship when it isn’t. However, what really matters is whether there’s enough love on each side to keep the partners together—especially in the face of any costs imposed by a partner or the relationship.

Accordingly, consider whether the long-distance aspect might be staving off feelings and conflict that could come out if you two were living together. Research repeatedly finds that women tend to resent male partners who aren’t their equals or betters in job status and earnings. For example, a study by business school professor Alyson Byrne finds that a woman’s having higher job status (and the money that comes with) often leads to marital instability and divorce.

As for you, you say you want to stay in the relationship, presumably because you love your boyfriend. However, it’s also possible that your being in the relationship for a while—almost four years—is keeping you in the relationship. Consider what economists call the “sunk cost fallacy,” the human tendency to keep investing in a project based on the time, energy and/or resources we’ve already “sunk” into it.

Of course, the rational approach is deciding to continue based on whether the investment will pay off sufficiently in the future.

Looking at your situation that way should help you make a decision. At the moment, as I see it, there’s nothing standing between the two of you riding off into the sunset together...pulling a wagon carrying his current wife, their couples therapist, a divorce mediator, and several collection agents.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email adviceamy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly radio show, blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon

Astrology

For the week of May 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to

humorist Dave Barry, "The method of learning Japanese recommended by experts is to be born as a Japanese baby and raised by a Japanese family, in Japan." As you enter an intensely educational phase of your astrological cycle, I suggest you adopt a similar strategy toward learning new skills and mastering unfamiliar knowledge and absorbing fresh information. Immerse yourself in environments that will efficiently and effectively fill you with the teachings you need. A more casual, slapdash approach just won't enable you to take thorough advantage of your current opportunities to expand your repertoire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I think it's time

for a sacred celebration: a blow-out extravaganza filled with reverence and revelry, singing and dancing, sensual delights and spiritual blessings. What is the occasion? After all these eons, your lost love has finally returned. And who exactly is your lost love? You! You are your own lost love! Having weaved and wobbled through countless adventures full of rich lessons, the missing part of you has finally wandered back. So give yourself a flurry of hugs and kisses. Start planning the jubilant hoopla. And exchange ardent vows, swearing that you'll never be parted again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Louvre in Paris is the world's biggest art museum. Over 35,000 works are on display, packed into 15 acres.

If you wanted to see every piece, devoting just a minute to each, you would have to spend eight hours a day there for many weeks. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that now would be a good time for you to treat yourself to a marathon gaze-fest of art in the Louvre—or any other museum. For that matter, it's a favorable phase to gorge yourself on any beauty anywhere that will make your soul freer and smarter and happier. You will thrive to the degree that you absorb a profusion of grace, elegance, and loveliness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In my astrological opinion, you now have a mandate to exercise your rights to free speech with acute vigor. It's time to articulate all the important insights you've been waiting for the right moment to call to everyone's attention. It's time to unearth the buried truths and veiled agendas and ripening mysteries. It's time to be the catalyst that helps your allies to realize what's real and important, what's fake and irrelevant. I'm not saying you should be rude, but I do encourage you to be as candid as is necessary to nudge people in the direction of authenticity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During summers in

the far northern land of Alaska, many days have twenty hours of sunlight. Farmers take advantage of the extra photosynthesis by growing vegetables and fruits that are bigger and sweeter than crops grown further south. During the Alaska State Fair every August, you can find prodigies like 130-pound cabbages and 65-pound cantaloupes. I suspect you'll express a comparable fertility and productiveness during the coming weeks, Leo. You're primed to grow and create with extra verve. So let me ask you a key question: to which part of your life do you want to dedicate that bonus power?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It's time for you to reach higher and dig deeper. So don't be a mere tinkerer nursing a lukewarm interest in mediocre stories and trivial games. Be a strategic adventurer in the service of exalted stories and meaningful games. In fact, I feel strongly that if you're not prepared to go all the way, you shouldn't go at all. Either give everything you've got or else keep it contained for now. Can you handle one further piece of strenuous advice, my dear? I think you will thrive as long as you don't settle for business as usual or pleasure as usual. To claim the maximum vitality that's available, you'll need to make exceptions to at least some of your rules.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful," wrote author Flannery O'Connor. I think that's an observation worth

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considering. But I've also seen numerous exceptions to her rule. I know people who have eagerly welcomed grace into their lives even though they know that its arrival will change them forever. And amazingly, many of those people have experienced the resulting change as tonic and interesting, not primarily painful. In fact, I've come to believe that the act of eagerly welcoming change-inducing grace makes it more likely that the changes will be tonic and interesting. Everything I've just said will especially apply to you in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There's a certain

problem that has in my opinion occupied too much of your attention. It's really rather trivial in the big picture of your life, and doesn't deserve to suck up so much of your attention. I suspect you will soon see things my way, and take measures to move on from this energy sink. Then you'll be free to focus on a more interesting and potentially productive dilemma—a twisty riddle that truly warrants your loving attention. As you work to solve it, you will reap rewards that will be useful and enduring.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Hélène Cixous articulated a poetically rigorous approach to love. I'll tell you about it, since in my astrological opinion you're entering a phase when you'll be wise to upgrade and refine your definitions of love, even as you upgrade and refine your practice of love. Here's Cixous: "I want to love a person freely, including all her secrets. I want to love in this person someone she doesn't know. I want to love outside the law: without judgment.

Without imposed preference. Does that mean outside morality? No. Only this: without fault.

Without false, without true. I want to meet her between the words, beneath language."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn

author Henry Miller wrote that his master plan was "to remain what I am and to become more and more only what I am—that is, to become more miraculous." This is an excellent strategy for your use. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to renounce any tendency you might have to compare yourself to anyone else. You'll attract blessings as you wean yourself from imagining that you should live up to the expectations of others or follow a path that resembles theirs. So here's my challenge: I dare you to become more and more only what you are—that is, to become more miraculous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): London's British Museum holds a compendium of artifacts from the civilizations of many different eras and locations. Author Jonathan Stroud writes that it's "home to a million antiquities, several dozen of which were legitimately come by." Why does he say that? Because so many of the museum's antiquities were pilfered from other cultures. In accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to fantasize about a scenario in which the British Museum's administrators return these treasures to their original owners. When you're done with that imaginative exercise, move on to the next one, which is to envision scenarios in which you recover the personal treasures and goodies and powers that you have been separated from over the years.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "I hate it when

people tell me that I should 'get out of my comfort zone,'" writes Piscean blogger Rosespell. "I don't even have a comfort zone. My discomfort zone is pretty much everywhere." I have good news for Rosespell and all of you Pisceans who might be inclined to utter similar testimony; the coming weeks will feature conditions that make it far more likely than usual that you will locate or create a real comfort zone you can rely on. For best results, cultivate a vivid expectation that such a sweet development is indeed possible.

Go to realastrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888.

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