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An un-earthshattering idea Russian President Putin has made a reasonable proposal regarding Syria’s biological weapons and, apparently, Syrian President Assad has agreed. Mankind should seize the moment and put all its biological weapons under the auspices of the United Nations with the goal of destroying all of them, followed by nuclear weapons and landmines. This would be one giant leap forward for mankind. Ann Troy, San Anselmo

Remembrance of schemes past I enjoyed the full coverage you included on both sides of the women’s gifting circle concept [“Divine Secrets of the Circle Sisterhood,” Aug. 23]. It stimulated memories of other earlier incarnations that were around in the 1980s...was it the Circle of Gold, or Ring of Gold? I believe the Pac Sun even had a cover feature on a pyramid scheme called “airplane” [in which the pyramid comprised four “passengers,” two “crew members” and a single “captain”] in 1985 or ’86. That “airplane” was also hot in Dallas at that time, but was shut down fairly quickly by authorities. “Prosperity consciousness” was also the foundation of the Oakland-based Rev. Hakeem and his Church in 1979. I know they also ceased operations rather suddenly. I don’t know that the full story has ever come to light. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention. I hadn’t heard about this rebirth, though of course, I’m not a Marin woman. Steven Halpern, San Anselmo

Everything’s bigger in Canada... Excellent story on fracking [“What the Frack?!” Sept. 6]. We’re having fracking issues in Vancouver, Washington, as the port here wants to receive trains daily with crude oil from the North Dakota sites. As I recall it would mean 360,000 barrels daily. As you can imagine, there are lots of objections. Sarah Sargent, Vancouver

Appearances can be deceiving... It is with some surprise I read the letter from Marcia Blackman on the Zimmerman case involving his murder of Trayvon Martin [“Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Her Back,” Aug. 16]. Ms. Blackman has been known to me through many of her letters and actions in our Marin community. She always is direct and appears to be intelligent, so this letter to the Pacific Sun is surprising for its ignorance of facts of that case. She says, “Trayvon’s death is the result of Trayvon looking for trouble... and finding it with a capital ‘T’....” Fact in evidence: Trayvon Martin left his home in the gated community for the convenience store where he purchased Skittles and Arizona tea. It was raining so he had the hood up on his jacket. He was returning home to his Dad. He was unarmed and carrying his purchases and a cell phone. He was seen by George Zimmerman who served as a neighborhood watch. Ms. Blackman goes on to say “...George Zimmerman, who was doing his ‘volunteer job’ of trying to protect the residents of his community. Seems as no good deed goes unpunished.”The good deed was his apprehension of this 17-year-old young black man in a hoodie armed with Skittles and tea. Zimmerman just knew this man was a @#$#% punk up to no good. So sure was he, that he followed Martin and approached him while Martin was on the phone. This was 7pm in the early evening with homes lit up and full of activity. Martin asks Zimmerman, “Why are you following me?” Does Zimmerman answer his question? Of course not. After all, he was certain Martin did not belong there and told him so. Zimmerman’s “good deed” was to disobey the rules of neighborhood watch by being heavily armed and trying to play policeman. Simply answering that question and finding out where Martin was going would have left both men free to go on with their own lives in peace. But he didn’t. He stopped this young man from going home. By Zimmerman’s own testimony he did not answer Martin’s question and made no attempt to identify himself or find out the identity of Martin. He told him he didn’t belong there and should leave. What?! What followed was a travesty for both men. The death of a young man walking home, unarmed, and NOT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE. The charge of second degree murder and trial for the other. We know from witnesses Zimmerman was on top of Martin early in their fight. We know his injuries were superficial from expert testimony. We know he was on his back on the grass not the cement when Martin got

the upper hand in self-defense. We know Zimmerman somehow got his gun and shot Martin. The third witness saw Martin with his knees in the armpits of Zimmerman. How did he get his gun? Was Martin moving back to release him now that he knew the police were being called? Marcia Blackman, ﬁgure it out. If Zimmerman truly acted like a Neighborhood Watch it would have been a different story. Ms. Blackman has the same mindset as Zimmerman, by convicting a young man for walking home due to stereotyping; and dressing up the actions of George Zimmerman. That’s not all Ms. Blackman does; she wraps up the evils in this world in one lump as she says, “...what we all know. The only people responsible for their own bad fate always want to blame someone else... and the liberals bend over backwards to help them do this.” Oh, Ms. Blackman! Dora Knell, Marin

Night of the living NIMBY’s I am sick of the NIMBY-ism and its purveyors here in Marin [“Unmade in the Shade,” Aug. 30]. When are we going to make a stand against climate change? When are we going to realize that a view of a non-reﬂective solar array or of windmills is better than a view of a ﬂooded Marin County? It’s time the critical thinkers with long-term vision spoke up, and loudly. Because it seems the Supervisors (except for Kinsey) are invertebrates, and respond like Yes-men to yelling, nonthinking, self-centered, brain-dead NIMBY zombies. Alejandro Moreno, San Rafael

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Parkinson’s disease goes prime time Marin offers support for families and sufferers of the ‘shaking palsy’ by Jo anne Williams

ho needs an electric tooththe greatest professional boxers of all time. brush when you have a And although Parkinson’s is considered a vibrating hand?” That’s a disease of old age, Fox’s symptoms started favorite joke of actor Michael J. Fox. And at when he was only 30. 52, the TV (Family Ties) and movie (Back An estimated one million people in the to the Future) star, now with awkward gait United States have Parkinson’s. Since it isn’t and flailing hands, has become the spokesa communicable disease, it is not considman for sufferers of ered a public health probParkinson’s disease. On lem, said physician Larry ON TO THE FUTURE Sept. 26 he will bring Meredith, head of Marin On Sept. 26, a new NBC televiParkinson’s to the televiCounty Health and Husion series debuts, The Michael sion screen with his new man Services, and there J. Fox Show, starring Fox, with sitcom, The Michael J. is no statewide registry of his PD symptoms in evidence Fox Show on NBC. the disease. as he describes “the perils of standing and eating,” a humorAlong with MuhamIf you Google Parkinous spin on Parkinson’s. mad Ali, Fox has put son’s disease you find a public face on one of out it was first described the most frustrating by English doctor James diseases of the last 100 Parkinson, who published years. Because of various Parkinson’s disAn Essay on the Shaking Palsy in 1817, and ease foundations, research has accelerated first diagnosed back in 1886 in A Manual since these two high-profile celebrities have of Diseases of the Nervous System. Nothdealt decisively with their diagnoses. Ali, at ing has proven to cure Parkinson’s, but age 71, shows the ravages of Parkinson’s exresearch shows promise in combating the acerbated by the punching he took as one of worst symptoms of Parkinsonism. There are 8>

Caretakers—take care of yourself! While Parkinson’s exacts a toll on the patient, it is also particularly difficult for family caretakers. Parkinsonism requires patience, strength, fortitude and tolerance. And yes, you need fries with that. “Every day is different,” said Jim D., a retired Old Mill School teacher in Mill Valley, whose wife has PD. “Everything had to be repeated,” said one wife at a recent PD support group. “It’s not hearing loss, it is loss of processing. It drives me crazy. The brain works more slowly and the body moves more slowly as well.” “I’ve just gotten used to it, four diapers a day,” said another wife. “The bladder is a muscle and lack of muscle control is a big factor in Parkinson’s,” she said. Loss of balance is another harbinger of PD, along with a shuffling gait and weak leg strength. Daily exercise seems to help. “I have a caretaker every day for an hour to help my husband shower and to get him walking and doing leg exercises for strength and balance,” another wife said. “I can’t tell if he’s making progress or just not deteriorating further.” Others advise that it’s helpful to stay hydrated by drinking Smartwater or Gatorade. “It’s important to get a caregiver to give yourself a break. I go hiking with a friend to get some sort of normalcy to my life,” said Eric Stoelting of Homestead Valley. “My wife and I were hikers and skiers. She was an excellent swimmer and conducted a swim program at a local pool. Now although I visit her every day at a care facility our life has changed dramatically.” Stoelting offers strong leadership in the Parkinson’s support group that meets at 2pm the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Redwoods retirement community in Mill Valley. Caregivers and PD patients meet separately to share their experiences. The next meeting is Sept. 24. —Joanne Williams 6 Pacific Sun september 20 - september 26, 2013

››newsgrams San Anselmo musician John Chase Lewis, 1924—2013 John Chase Lewis, a notable Marin musician, artist and Bread & Roses volunteer, died the evening of Sept. 14, following a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 88. Lewis had been well known on the Marin music and art scene for more than four decades. A regular performer at the Marin County Farmers Market and at Booksmith in San Anselmo, the multi-instrumentalist was also well-established on the local club circuit; he’d performed as recently as Sept. 1, at 19 Broadway in Fairfax. Lewis was also a prolific sculptor and painter; he’d been commissioned for murals and sculptures all over the United States, according to family members. He was an active member of the Marin Society of Artists for many years. Born in 1924 in Toledo, Ohio, Lewis’ parents were artists and musicians—and growing up in an artistic household was a major influence on his Midwest youth. He attended DePauw University and graduated with a major in painting and a minor in music performance. Among his other accomplishments, Lewis was an Air Force flight instructor, a sculpture professor at Purdue, a builder of heptagon houses, and a designer of cars for General Motors. Lewis came to Marin in 1969 to build a heptagon house on Bolinas Road in Fairfax, according to his daughter Cynthia, ultimately settling in San Anselmo in another heptagon art studio-house. Perhaps most noteworthy of all, Lewis spent 32 years as an active volunteer for Bread & Roses, performing more than 200 concerts for the institutionalized, according to organization spokesperson Marian Hubler. He is survived by his two sons Lucien and Chris Lewis, and his two daughters Cynthia Lewis and Dianne Ross, granddaughter Lara Gillespie, three grandsons Brian, Kevin, and Sean Lewis, and loving partner Helen Webber. Daughter Cynthia describes his death as being “as gentle as the summer breeze that coursed through the valley of his home in Sleepy Hollow” and that he passed “peacefully in his family’s arms—literally.” A memorial is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2pm at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. The family wishes all donations to be sent to Bread and Roses, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, as well as the Marin Society for artists.—Jason Walsh Latest draft of ‘dog plan’ unleashed Ultimately, the fight boils down to freedom. An updated proposal on where dogs are allowed in the Bay Area wide parks that constitute the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is available for public comment through Dec. 4, a chance for dog enthusiasts and detractors to weigh in, again, on the who gets to go where, and whether they’ll be donning a leash. The original, 2011 draft of Dog Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, addressing new rules for who has the freedom to recreate where, incited about 8,000 of what the park service considers “substantive” comments from people who want to keep places for their dogs to run free and from people who want more space free from dogs. This 2013 draft, or Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), was created to address the feedback and the addition of the Rancho Corral de Tierra section of the park in San Mateo County. The SEIS features six alternatives of canine use throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with the National Park Service’s preferred alternative not completely removing dogs from any area, according to dog management plan lead Shirwin Smith, but restricting some from off-leash to on. In Marin County, changes from the 2011 draft to the current SEIS include permitting onleash access at Muir Beach; adding an on-leash trail to Stinson Beach so dog walkers can connect from Stinson’s parking lot to the neighboring, state-run Upton Beach, which permits dogs; and extending on-leash dog walking from the Oakwood Valley Trail from Oakwood Valley Road to Alta Avenue. The dog management plan process was initiated in 2002 and is only on step eight of 12, so any new rules will not take effect until winter 2015, at the earliest. The 1,504-page document can be reviewed at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/dogplan, with hard copies available at the Marin County Free Library’s Civic Center Branch, Corte Madera 8>

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JOHN PRATT Sketch for “Petrouschka” New York City Ballet 1947 My new acquaintances agreed that I had a true treasure, which I made them repeat to Rick. He remained unconvinced.

1. Can you identify three neighborhoods in San Francisco with names that begin with the letter “H”? 2. The equator separates what from what?

On our way back to Rick’s place, he repeatedly pointed out items to me. “Look. Another treasure for you.” A bike locked to post. A mature jade tree in a huge planter. A stroller outside a coffee shop. He’s just hilarious. I couldn’t wait to get in front of my computer to research John Pratt and his relationship with the New York City Ballet. Not only did I want to prove Rick wrong, I also love a mystery. What was this sketch and how did it end up 3,000 miles away from the NYC Ballet? We walked in the door of the apartment and I ran for my laptop. In short order, I discovered that John Pratt, now deceased, was indeed a respected costume and set designer for several decades, starting in the 1930s. He worked on Broadway and with many of the day’s greatest dancers. In ’41, he married Katherine Dunham, a legendary dancer and choreographer who is known as the “Matriarch of Black Dance.” Rick wanted to go out to eat, but I was completely absorbed in reading about the couple. While he was picking up our dinner, I was back in the 1940s discovering connections that led from Pratt to the New York City Ballet. I even found another John Pratt costume sketch online. I don’t know much about art, but my sketch and the one housed in the Missouri History Museum have remarkable similarities. By the time Rick came back with the food, I was elated. “Look what I found.” He attempted to demonstrate a total lack of enthusiasm, but he sat down with me. I pulled up the museum Pratt on my computer and held up my Pratt next to the screen. Golly, Rick looked surprised. Then he put his sourpuss expression back on his face. “Admit I found something,” I demanded. “Maybe it’s worth some money or maybe it’s a piece of Americana, but it’s something.” “They do look alike,” he replied sheepishly. The following week, I got in touch with the museum and e-mailed photos of my sketch. They contacted a former curator, who believes that I have a Pratt. I’m obsessed with figuring out where my sketch has been for the past 66 years. I guess Rick likes a mystery too. Sometimes he pitches in with the research. Best of all, he now helps me search for the next treasure waiting to be found in his neighbor’s trash. < E-mail: nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com.

4. True or False: Humans are the only animals that draw milk of other animals for drinking purposes.

5. Oscar-winning performances: 5a. Al Pacino won his only best actor Oscar for his role as a blind man in what 1992 film with an aromatic title? 5b. Give the title of the 2011 film in which Meryl Streep won the best actress Oscar playing Margaret Thatcher.

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7. What number appears on the Heinz ketchup bottles, and what does it represent? 8. Archaeological evidence suggests that true glass as we know it today was first produced as early as 3,000 B.C., in what general part of the world? (Name a region or current country.) 9. According to Harry Nillson, who wrote the song, and Three Dog Night, who recorded it in 1969, what is “the loneliest number you’ll ever do”? 10. In olden days, if ships arriving in European ports were suspected of harboring diseases, the entire cargo and crew had a 40-day waiting period before being allowed to leave the ship. This is the origin of what related word? BONUS QUESTION: What is the southernmost capital city on the mainland of Europe? if you have any great questions, send them along to howard1@ triviacafe.com, and if we use your question we’ll give you credit. www.triviacafe.com.

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ick, my on-again/off-again for a decade beau, lives near the University of San Francisco. I love to walk my dog through the charming streets near the campus. It gives me the chance to glance at the trash people place at the curb. I consider rescuing reusable items from the rubbish, an important civic duty. As citizens of the world, we must strive to keep as much as possible out of landfills. And, is there anyone out there who doesn’t love free stuff? Yep. Rick. It assaults his Japanese sensibilities to pluck a treasure off someone else’s garbage pile. Apparently, this is an embarrassing act engaged in only by homeless people and audacious Jewish girls. While walking with Rick and Bruno during Labor Day weekend, I spied an overflowing cardboard box in front of a rundown Edwardian. A picture frame encompassing a sketch and broken glass was on top. I carefully removed the drawing from the glass and held it out for Rick’s appraisal. “It’s a child’s drawing,” he scoffed. “It’s a costume sketch. I think it’s valuable.” I began digging through the box and pulled out vintage handbags. “Here, hold these please.” “I’m not helping you pick through garbage,” Rick said. Reluctantly, I put back the purses, but kept the sketch. We continued walking while Rick teased me about kid’s artwork fetching fortunes. To annoy him, I held the 12-by-14 inch paper in front of my chest, displaying it like an advertising placard. I marched around like that for a couple of blocks. In fact, I didn’t stop until I heard a man’s voice call, “Hey, Rick.” “There’s Alex from volleyball and you’re showing off your trash,” Rick said. I met Alex, his wife and another couple. The two women were interested in my drawing and we examined it together. It looked like a dancing puppet, sans strings. The colors of its clothes were still vibrant, yet the paper appeared old and worn. The piece was unsigned. Black matting surrounded the sketch, with a small, faded typewritten label attached at the bottom.

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Lifelong Giants fan Caley Guida, of Mill Valley, was enjoying a day game at AT&T Park last week. In the third inning, a line drive off the bat of Giants catcher Hector Sanchez flew directly at Caley. She grabbed the zinger ball barehanded, but it dropped from her grip. Unfortunately, it also tore a gash in her palm and blood streamed down her forearm. The ball rolled down a row and an elderly fan scooped it. While Caley received medical treatment, the man proudly displayed the ball on his lap. The ballpark paramedics, outraged by the man’s lack of chivalry,

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Branch, Fairfax Branch and Sausalito Public Library. Comments can be submitted at that park planning link or by mail or other delivery to Superintendent GGNRA, Attention: Dog Management SEIS, Fort Mason Building 201, San Francisco, California 94123. An open-house in Marin County to discuss proposed changes will take place from 4 to 8pm on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Ruby Scott Gym at Tamalpais High School, 700 Miller Ave., Mill Valley.—Mackenzie Mount Desal report a-OK, rules state Supreme Court It’s smooth waters ahead for San Rafael desalination, after the State Supreme Court upheld a EIR approval of a proposed plant—though no one seems very keen on building one these days. The court upheld a district court’s ruling from May that said the Marin Municipal Water District had complied with the California Environmental Quality Act in its environmental impact report on a possible plant to remove salt from San Rafael bay waters to make it potable in times of need. But district spokespeople say they have no plans to move ahead with construction of a plant anytime soon. The legal victory for the MMWD may be a Pyrrhic one—desal was a hot topic during the near-drought years of 2007-2009, but legal challenges to a water district proposal for a $100 million-plus plant, as well as political challenges to MMWD board members and a ballot referendum on construction, put a definite damper on the idea. The brouhaha over desal settled somewhat in 2010 when county voters approved Measure S, which holds that the district cannot approve construction or financing of construction on a desalination plant without voter approval. Then the rains came and any public support for desal largely dried up. Now that the EIR has been upheld, the district can use it to demonstrate compliance with CEQA standards if it ever renews efforts to construct a desalination plant (though it would have to review whether “conditions have changed” since the EIR was first certified).—JW Linda Dunn tapped to captain ‘South Pacific’ Bali Ha’I was calling, and so was the Mountain Play—calling for a director to helm its 2014 production of South Pacific. And answering that call, the Mountain Play Association announced this week, is none other than Linda Dunn—who will be only the second female director in the group’s 100-plusyear history. Dunn says she’s “thrilled to lead the creative charge and rally the troops” for South Pacific, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s WWII-set play about romance and prejudice among sailors in the Pacific theater and the women they love. “After years of experience on the mountain it is an honor to be directing South Pacific with an organization that I love and respect,” says Dunn, longtime stage manager for the Mountain Play, and former wife of artistic director James Dunn, who retired last year after 30 years in the director’s chair. Linda Dunn’s director resume boasts more than 50 productions, and she’s received a Dean Goodman Choice Award for her direction of Once Upon a Mattress as well as a Bay Area Theater Critics Circle Nomination for her direction of Mrs. Warren’s Profession—both for the Ross Valley Players, where she also serves on the board of directors. Mountain Play executive director Sara Pearson says she’s “looking forward to experiencing [Dunn’s] artistic vision and leadership for this year’s show.” South Pacific is based on a pair of stories from James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Tales of the South Pacific”; the original 1949 Broadway production starred Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza in the lead roles of Ensign Nellie Forbush and local French plantation owner Emile de Becque. The 1958 film adaptation starred Mitzi Gaynor and Rosanno Bratzi and made standards out of such songs as “Bali Ha’i,”“Some Enchanted Evening” and “You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught.”—JW

meds, but no cures. And it is not inherited. The signs PD is a slow, progressive disease and seems to come out of nowhere, often becoming evident on one side of the body at first. A myriad of symptoms gives it away—an unsteady gait, flailing limbs, shaky or trembling hands, inability to move your feet and balance so rocky there’s a good chance of falls. “It’s dyskinesia, a movement disorder that seems the brain is frozen and can’t tell your feet to move,” says one neurologist who treats PD patients in Marin. It’s not reassuring to know that Par-

kinsonism is idiopathic—has no known cause—and that’s a bummer because you can’t take precautions against it. Some atypical cases have a genetic origin. People exposed to certain pesticides have (possible) increased risk of PD, while people who smoke perhaps have a reduced risk. (However, doctors advise that’s not a reason to start smoking.) PD is marked by lack of dopamine in the brain. Fortunately, a drug is available that adds dopamine. Called levodopa, it may reduce muscle stiffness, tremor, bradykinesia (slow movement), memory loss and depression, all of which are the

effects of PD. Levodopa is often combined with carbidopa to make absorption more effective. It’s important that these drugs be taken on a regular schedule according to doctor’s directions. Surgery, including deep brain stimulation, is another treatment option but not effective for everyone. In the retirement residence where I live, it’s become a “Depends-dent” nation. Among the downsides seem to be loss of bladder control or constipation. As a friend said, “It is what it is,” and no amount of complaining will change things. So now what? Exercise! “Exercise will not stop PD but it may give you greater strength and independence,” according to doctors David L. Cram, Steven H. Schechter and Xiao-Ke Gao, in their book Understanding Parkinson’s Disease (Addicus Books, Omaha). The doctors have found that exercise may also improve balance, help overcome gait problems, strengthen particular muscles, and improve speech and swallowing. Patients may also feel better emotionally and improve symptoms of depression with the release of endorphins, the body’s own “feel good” chemicals. The book contains many useful topics, including the

role of caregivers. Caregiver Burnout Anger, sadness, loneliness, guilt, resentment, loss of intimacy—these are some of the feelings the PD patient and his caregiver will likely experience with Parkinson’s. If you are a caregiver your needs and feelings often take second place. But give yourself permission to recognize and forgive these feelings, and take steps to get help yourself. Many caregivers join a support group to express their feelings and frustrations and share the work they do 24/7. Those with Parkinson’s also are encouraged to join a support group and become as active as he or she can in card games, puzzles, reading, books on tape and exercise programs. Caregivers are encouraged to mobilize friends and family to help, and hire paid help to allow time off-duty and time alone or with friends in stimulating activities—especially outdoor activities. A free Parkinson’s support group for both caregivers and PD patients takes place at The Redwoods retirement community in Mill Valley on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm. The next one is Sept. 24, free and open to the public. < Contact the writer at ghwilliams6@gmail.com.

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t could be Marin’s mini version of peace in the Middle East. A plan to manage the roads and trails in the Marin County Open Space District will and get its official release Sept. 26. The event will animals, mark the starting line in a process that could the opencreate a peace accord among hikers, bikers space preserves also and equestrians. serve as separators between The Open Space District’s Road and Trail towns and cities in the county, helping Management Plan is aimed at forming a to preserve the open-space feeling that Marin sustainable and comprehensive strategy for residents cherish. With an open-space managing trails on district lands. An preserve separating two towns, increasing interest in outdoor recthere’s a diminished chance of the reation has led to an increase in suburban sprawl seen in Southby visitor use on district preserves, ern California, where one town p e te r one of the jewels in the Marin blends into another. SEiDMAN lifestyle crown. Considering the importance, The road and trail plan is a from a practical as well as a companion piece to the district’s philosophical basis, of the preserves recently released Vegetation Manageand the popularity of the trails on the ment Plan, and many of the policies and lands, it’s surprising that, until fairly recently, proposed actions in the road and trail plan the county had no firm grasp on how many are based on information gathered during miles of trails traversed its open space. Taking preparation of the vegetation plan. Tying an inventory of the trails was part of the data together the two plans illustrates the district’s collecting process that the district used to strategy of raising environmental proteccompile its vegetation report. tion to a high standard when deciding how “For the first time,” says Linda Dahl, directo manage its land. The district owns and tor and general manager of the district, “we manages 34 separate open-space preserves. did an inventory of the trail system and did They provide habitat for plants and animals a condition assessment of every mile of trail and recreational opportunities for hikers, in the system. We thought we had about 170 mountain bikers and equestrians. miles of trail. It turned out we have about 250 miles.” The trails fall into three categories. In addition to providing habitat for plants

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When county residents voted to create the district in 1971 to purchase undeveloped land, the district inherited trails that ranchers had built as utilitarian connectors. The district created other sanctioned trails. And rogue users hacked some illegal trails. The road and trail plan seeks to look at each of the three categories and lay out a process that will lead to an informed decision about whether to retain a trail, improve a trail or eliminate a trail. In 2010, when the county Board of Supervisors, acting as the board of the Open Space District, held a meeting to begin a review of management practices in the district, about 47.5 miles of “non-system” trails crisscrossed the patchwork of preserves. Mountain bikers could use 24 percent of the single-track trails and shared-use trails. Hikers and equestrians objected to any suggestion of expanding access to mountain bikers. The battle lines drawn then were similar to the battle lines drawn in 2005, when a study of the county’s open-space policies revealed that most Marin residents favored the status quo when it came to bike access. But the

numbers of bikers had been increasing ever since Joe Breeze and his pals started riding their fat-tire bikes down the slopes of Mount Tam in the 1970s. A comprehensive road and trail management plan has been a long time coming. Simmering conflicts on the trails occasionally erupt into verbal attacks targeting rogue bikers who fail to display courtesy, ride at excessive speed and engage in behaviors that others on the trails view as boorish. Many mountain bikers cultivate the bad-boy image, and it came back to bite them. Despite the fact that the majority of bikers display good manners on the trails, they got a bad reputation. (Just as bicyclists on the street are weighted by the number of traffic scofflaws who routinely blast through intersections, and motorists must count speeders and bad drivers as part of their cohort.) Dealing with the issues of cooperation on the open-space trails had been a question mostly devoted to interpersonal relationships—until the district created the vegetation plan and the road and trail plan. Looking at user experiences in the context of the envi-

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destination like Moab in Utah, where it’s easier to delineate rules and aim them at a single user group, says Dahl. “We don’t have enough room to create a separate course for the mountain bikers. This is a place where we have 3,500 back yards and more than 300 ways to access open space at the ends of roads. This is a trail system that is a neighborhood and community system that everybody needs to share. And when everybody needs to share, the rules have to be a little bit different.” Boss says the bike community generally is pleased with the policies in the road and trail plan, although inevitably there will be bones of contention when the time is right to take the policies and create action plans based on them. But that kind of deliberative process is a normal process that occurs when forging policies, much different than the process tinged with name-calling and a refusal to sit down at the same table that has marked conflicts between bikers and other trail users in the past. The plan, says Dahl, isn’t designed to set in stone action plans for the preserves. Rather it will look at what trails exist, whether any are redundant, whether they are going underused because of topography, slope or condition, whether some can be eliminated without negatively affecting the user experience. Ranchers built utilitarian trails the district inherited, and they’re too steep for comfortable recreation. A parallel trail or a trail built on a contour of a hillside could serve a better recreational function.

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ronmental consequences of trail management presents new opportunities. For starters, it’s an opportunity to fashion a comprehensive plan that also presents users with a chance to reach accord, at least on some issues. An incident on a trail in June caused consternation among bikers, equestrians and hikers, underscoring the need for an action plan. Two equestrians on a single-track trail in the Indian Tree Preserve in Novato said two boys on bikes flying around a blind curve spooked the horses. One of the riders was thrown and suffered spinal fractures. The horse she was riding bolted and wasn’t recovered until 24 hours later. The incident triggered renewed general condemnation of mountain biking, although the two boys reportedly were about 10 or 12 years old, an age of irresponsibility. Nevertheless, their actions underscored the call for restrictions on bikers. (The Marin Horse Council did not return requests for comment.) But something else has happened. Mountain bikers and equestrians are talking in ways not seen in decades, if ever, in Marin. Tom Boss is the off-road and events coordinator with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. He says bikers and equestrians have met to discuss creating better signage at trailheads. The signs would be “more interpretive and explain why rules are in place,” he says. That should yield better courtesy results than simply having signs that delineate which trails bikers can use, he says. “We also are working on developing a code of conduct for all trail

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users that would list things to do and things not to do.” The code would point out that if people abide by the rules it would make for “a much safer and friendlier community.” The code would be distributed to user groups and also would be available at bike shops, outdoor equipment stores and gathering places. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition and the Marin Horse Council have been developing the strategy of cooperation. Boss says the Marin County Conservation League also is on the list of potential meeting participants. Getting everyone to play nice on the trails in the Open Space District is a challenge in part because the preserves are not a biking

The plan is a policy instrument, “a decision-making tool,” says Dahl. The district will hold public workshops to look at individual preserves, using the plan as a basis to decide the best course of action for each. “The plan is filled with criteria and ways to make those decisions.” It describes four zones in the preserves, from the most environmentally sensitive to the most amenable to recreational use. The district will embark on a policy that calls for no new trail miles in the preserves. In the most environmentally sensitive zone, if the district builds a new trail, for every mile of new trail the district will eliminate two miles of old trail. In the other three zones, for every

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While pasta-cheese casseroles have been around since medieval times, modern recipe books include the Victorian classic ‘Mrs. Breeton’s Book of Household Management,’ which warns not to cook the macaroni so long that it disintegrates.

t happened last week as the weather cooled down and dusk suddenly seemed to arrive much earlier. The feeling of fall in the air made us want to be inside, have something warm, settle in for the evening. It was a cue for down-home supper. “Supper” can mean a lot of things, but in my house it’s gathering around the table for a meal that’s comfortable, with food that is easy to fix whether it’s long and slow-cooked or quick and ready to go from stove top to table in no time. The pleasure is its informality, without the need for serious wines or sophisticated menus, a time for lots of conversation and leaning in underneath a warm light to eat together. Supper is a fine time for one-dish recipes from a family trove or newly discovered recipes to add to it, casseroles pulled bubbling from the oven or big pots of stew or chili. All we need to add is good bread, a salad, and something sweet and homey at the end. Supper can also be a chance to whip up something fast like a frittata full of lateseason garden vegetables or a stir-fry using some of the same ingredients: eggplant, ripe red tomatoes, summer squash and colorful peppers. It’s possible to get even simpler, to bring out one big bowl filled with the last of the garden’s fresh corn on the cob...or Romano beans...or any favorite

vegetable cooked and served on its own, the rest of the meal chosen to flatter it (small servings of meat or fish or cheese). Supper is a wonderful custom. Here you’ll find some ideas and suggestions to explore as your own experience for a family weeknight meal or entertaining guests on a Sunday. Keep it real. * * * * * If anyone had told me that a whole cookbook about macaroni and cheese could become an instant treasure to me, I would have laughed. I’ve seen enough single-subject treatments out there padded with absurd, questionable treatments of their star ingredients to make me a skeptic. That’s why it was a thrill to turn the pages of a new release and discover serious, adventurous possibilities of combining pasta (all kinds, from many ethnic sources) with cheese (all kinds, imported and domestic) in countless ways. The work in question is Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese (Little Brown, October 2013) by Stephanie Stiavetti and Garrett McCord, of Oakland and Sacramento respectively. These two passionate people are known in the food world as really smart bloggers and they will surely get the attention they deserve from everyone else with their exhaustive research (so clearly presented) and imaginative recipes. They make it possible to learn

the best ways of finding and cooking with artisanal cheeses—and which ones may be substituted when necessary. Each cheese and each form of pasta/macaroni has its own qualities; the authors combine them in the most delicious ways. Szechuan-style udon with piave and radicchio? Why not? It’s as appealing as homemade tomato soup with little star pasta and crisps made from Vella dry Jack. Whether baked in the oven or cooked on the stovetop or served as side dishes or cold in salads, the two featured ingredients are joined in mouthwatering creations for all possible dining occasions. Matt Armendariz produced the photographs that almost had me running out to the market before I finished looking through the book for the first time. This comfort food recipe I selected is a fine idea for a September supper. I chose it based on its easily obtainable ingredients and its appealing textures: melty cheeses in a fondue-like base, smoky meat, crunchy topping. It’s among the several all-American-style recipes in the book, a sort of gateway drug! * * * * * GRUYERE AND EMMENTALER MACARONI WITH HAM AND CUBED SOURDOUGH Serves 4 10 ounces elbow macaroni 2 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 10 ounces Gruyere, shredded 8 ounces Emmentaler, shredded 8 ounces Black Forest ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups sourdough bread cubes, each about 1/2-inch square, crust on

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain through a colander and set aside. To prepare the mornay sauce, hear the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the milk starts to steam and tiny bubbles form around the edges of the pan, turn off the heat. Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium flame. Add the flour and stir with a flat-edge wooden paddle just until the roux begins to take on a light brown color, scraping the bottom to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Slowly add the milk and stir constantly until the sauce thickens enough to evenly coat the back of a spoon—a finger drawn along the back of the spoon should leave a clear swath. Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper. Add mustard and cheese to sauce, stirring until completely melted. Pour pasta into greased baking dish and toss with ham. Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the pasta and stir gently to incorporate into the ham and noodles. Top liberally with bread cubes, slide into the

oven, and baked for 30 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Alternative cheeses: Any reputable Gruyere and Emmentaler will go well in this recipe. Ask your local cheesemonger.

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* * * * * I have always been fascinated by the foods of the vast expanse of the former Russian Empire, and Anya von Bremzen is an expert whose research makes for an engrossing cookbook. Her huge work Please to the Table (Workman, 1990), written with John Welchman, is a wonder. The recipe I chose to adapt for supper is a Ukrainian version of borscht—meatless, and lighter than usual. Von Bremzen writes about the classic addition of sour cream: “Remember that sour cream should always be added individually at the table, never pre-mixed into the soup pot; otherwise it will curdle if the soup is reheated...” and “Sour cream also has to be well stirred into the soup— so don’t let it sit on top of the bowl like a melting snowball. Pass the sour cream around in a pretty dish, sprinkled with chopped fresh dill...” * * * * * CHERNIHIVSKIY BORSCH BORSCHT WITH APPLES AND BEANS Serves 8 7 to 8 cups vegetable stock 2 large beets (whole, well washed) 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 large boiling potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges 2 cups coarsely grated green cabbage 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped 2 medium-size tart apples, cored, peeled, cut into wedges 2 small zucchini, in 1/2-inch dice 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Sour cream Chopped fresh dill for garnish

Bring the stock to a boil in a large pot over medium heat, add the beets, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the beets and cool until manageable; peel them and cut into fine dice. Return the beets to the pot along with 2 tablespoons vinegar, potatoes, cabbage and tomatoes. Simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Add the apples and zucchini and continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, 15 minutes more. Add the beans and garlic, season to taste with the salt and pepper and more vinegar if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Allow the borscht to stand at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream sprinkled with dill. A final note: No matter what you serve for supper now, be sure dessert includes second-season raspberries in September markets, even sweeter than the early summer harvest. Y

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ottest restaurant news of the moment: Best Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Porkhouse, the San Rafael barbecue joint that recently passed its first birthday, is taking over the Corte Madera site formerly occupied by Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. This is music to the ears of those who cram into the original spot for authentic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cue and Southern food; there will be so much more room for dining, a full bar and plenty of parking space. Plans are underway for lunch service, an expanded menu (including more vegetarian options) and rental space for private parties. The little home where it all started will remain open on Miracle Mile. Check its progress on Facebook...

daily stock is gone. 1617 Fourth St., at G... Citrus and Spice, the Thai fusion restaurant at 1444 Fourth St., San Rafael, closed suddenly last month. The space is being filled by El Tazumal, a source for foods from El Salvador...So good for the little ones, Bean Sprouts Cafe is the new dining option at Bay Area Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, Fort Baker, Sausalito. A child-size ordering counter with graphics makes it easy for them to point to what they want from the super healthful menu of sandwiches which come with fresh fruit and juice. This is one place where there are definite choices for nut/egg/gluten/ dairy-free foods.

NEW DIGS Johnny Doughnuts is in full swing in San Rafael, a place for old-fashioned beauties made with locally sourced ingredients and exciting recipes: Bismarcks filled with homemade wild berry jam, fritters of Gravenstein apples, glazes like pistachio-hibiscus and citrus-sea salt. Each doughnut is hand rolled and hand cut and the coffee accompaniment is Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The door opens at 7am except for Tuesdays and closing time is around 2pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or until the

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eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a film producer whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created The CD deftly melds the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep trathe special effects for such fast- ditional musical roots, introspective mood paced movies as Hellboy, Sin City and modern perspective on life and love. and Spy Kids 3. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also worked with such The duo met a decade ago at the Strawmajor rock acts as Primus, Nirvana and berry Music Festival in the Sierra foothills, R.E.M., and produced a though it took several years feature-length documenfor them to begin workCOMING SOON tary, Speed and Angels, ing together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jamming up Spark and Whisper perabout U.S. Navy F-14 form Thursday, Oct. 3, at Strawberry, we realized at a CD release party at fighter pilots. immediately that we had the 142 Throckmorton Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a teacher at Analy great musical and aesthetic Theatre in Mill Valley. High School in SebastoThe Reno-based lyrical chemistry,â&#x20AC;? Appleton says. rock band the Novelpol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we talked more, and got ists also are on the bill. Together, singer-songto know each other over the Showtime is 8pm. $18, writers Velvy Appleton, next few years, we realized $21, and $35. 383-9600. who lives in Fairfax, and that we both wanted to do Anita Sandwina, a Sosomething authentic and noma County resident, are real at this point in our Spark and Whisper, a thinking-personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.â&#x20AC;? Before forming the duo, Appleton acoustic-folk duo. had been playing electric guitar in a San Their newly released album, Ghost Francisco-based Brazilian dance band Towns, surveys the complex social and called Nobody From Ipanema. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While I emotional landscape that nurtures, astonwas enjoying the energy and fun of the ishes and challenges us all.

San Francisco Brazilian dance-and-party scene, I was starting to want to play music that was more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;me,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anita had been in a rootsy folk band, but she stopped in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s to have kids.â&#x20AC;? Spark and Whisper employs the same tight-knit rhythm section from Appletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brazilian band: drummer Scott Johnson on drums and bassist Paul Eastburn. In 2008, Appleton and Sandwina became two-thirds of Three At Last (with singer Ginger Parish), a folk vocal trio known for its stunning vocal harmonies. That group ran for about two years and released a striking 2010 collection of traditional folk tunes recorded live at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a good run with Three At Last, but honestly, that band felt too corny and saccharine to us,â&#x20AC;? Appleton says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So in 2011, [Anita and I] changed direction and started Spark and Whisper. In Spark and Whisper, we write honestly about the natural world and the environment, our relationships with technology, money and capitalism, and family and tradition in the modern world.â&#x20AC;? On the haunting Ghost Towns, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evident on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Tree,â&#x20AC;? a Sandwinapenned ballad that laments not only the genocidal policies and shameful condi-

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tions under which many Native Americans are forced to live on impoverished reservations, but also the often patronizing attitude the society-at-large has toward the continentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first citizens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how we work,â&#x20AC;? Appleton says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anita and I each write separately. The writer of the song sings the lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs and love developing them together.â&#x20AC;? < Serenade Greg at gcahill@gmail.com

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F R I D AY S eptember 2 0 — T H U R S D AY S eptember 2 6 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d l Austenland (1:36) Jane Austen-obsessed singleton Keri Russell goes to a totally Austen English resort to search for her own personal Mr. Darcy. l Battle of the Year (1:49) A hip hop mogul and a basketball coach assemble a team of top terpsichoreans to compete in the world’s greatest dance-off. l Blue Jasmine (1:38) Woody Allen dramedy considers the case of a tightly strung New York socialite restructuring her life in the wilds of Marin and S.F.; Cate Blanchett stars. l The Butler (2:06) Forest Whitaker stars as a White House butler with a backstage glimpse into the tumultuous 20th century; with Robin Williams as Ike, John Cusack as Nixon and Liev Schreiber as LBJ. l C.O.G. (1:28) David Sedaris’ story about a cocky college grad grappling with his future, the world and its unusual array of people on an Oregon apple farm. l Elysium (1:49) Fritz Lang-ish glimpse into the future (present?) about a luxury space station whose xenophobic inhabitants rule over a polluted, overpopulated Earth; Jodie Foster and Matt Damon star. l The Family (1:51) Mob comedy stars Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as rambunctious husband-and-wife snitches trying (unsuccessfully) to settle into a quiet new life in rural France under the Witness Protection Program. l Fight Club (2:19) A bored insomniac and a sadomasochistic anarchist join a secret society of men who beat one another to a bloody pulp; David Fincher directs Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. l Good Ol’ Freda (1:26) Affectionate biodoc of Freda Kelly, the shy Liverpudlian who was The Beatles’ devoted girl Friday from before Beatlemania till breakup and beyond. l Grease Singalong (1:50) Make beautiful music with John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn (and Tam High 1927 homecoming queen Eve Arden) in Jim Jacobs’ and Warren Casey’s paean to midcentury teenhood. l In a World… (1:33) Lake Bell directs and stars in the tale of a voice coach storming the all-male world of blockbuster-movie-trailer voiceovers. l Insidious: Chapter 2 (1:45) Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey are back and still bothered and bewildered by a bewitching, bloodthirsty spook. l Instructions Not Included (1:55) An Acapulco playboy finds himself raising a (surprise!) newborn daughter and making it as a Hollywood stuntman to boot. l Monsters University (1:42) Prequel tells the story of Sullivan’s and Wazowski’s college days and how they became BFFs; Billy Crystal and John Goodman vocalize. l Much Ado About Nothing (1:49) Joss Whedon’s slapdash update of the Bard’s saucy comedy (original text and all) stars Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof as sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick. l National Theatre London: The Audience (2:15) Peter Morgan’s new play imagines the weekly conversations Elizabeth II has had with every PM from Churchill to Cameron during the 60 years of her reign; Helen Mirren revisits her Oscar-winning role as the Queen.

National Theatre London: Othello (3:15) Direct from the Olivier Theatre it’s the Bard’s timeless tale of jealousy, racism and whispered evil; Adrian Lester stars as the proud, doomed Moor. l One Direction: This Is Us (1:32) Get up close and personal with Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis as they hit the road, make music and chat with their fervid fans. l Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (1:46) The adventure-prone schoolboy is back, heading this time to the Bermuda Triangle to battle zombies (natch) for the Golden Fleece. l Planes (1:32) Disney cartoon about a little airplane with a fear of heights who dreams of being a daredevil air racer. l Pompeii From the British Museum (1:30) Behind-the-scenes look at the British Museum’s spectacular exhibition about life (and death) in the Vesuvius-ravaged city of Pompeii. l Populaire (1:51) French romantic comedy about a young provincial girl whose extraordinary talents as a speed typist lead her to the brink of fame and fortune. l Prisoners (2:33) Hugh Jackman goes vigilante after his daughter is kidnapped by mysterious villains; cop Jake Gyllenhaal lends quasi-support. l Riddick (1:59) “Pitch Black” sequel finds escaped con Vin Diesel marooned on a sunscorched planet with mercenaries, aliens and other distractions to contend with. l Rising from Ashes (1:20) Stirring documentary follows cycling champion Jock Boyer to Rwanda where he helps the beleaguered nation’s cycling team prepare for the 2012 London Olympics. l Short Term 2 (1:36) Group home supervisor Brie Larson finds herself dealing with her own issues as well as those of her troubled teenaged charges. l The Spectacular Now (1:35) A hunky BMOC and a daydreamy sweet girl share an unexpected romance during their senior year of high school. l Thanks for Sharing (1:52) Stuart Blumberg comedy about a troupe of dysfunctional recovering sex addicts stars Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carol Kane and Pink. l Twenty Feet from Stardom (1:30) Pop music’s greatest backup singers are the subject of Morgan Neville’s toe-tapping documentary; Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and others pay tribute to their support systems. l Unstoppable (2:30) Actor/evangelical Christian Kirk Cameron grapples with the eternal question “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?” l The Way Way Back (1:43) A teen’s dismal summer vacation takes an unexpected turn when he strikes up a friendship with the manager of a local water park. l We’re the Millers (1:49) A makeshift suburban “family” (stripper, pot dealer, runaway, nerd) head to Mexico to scam and score; Jennifer Aniston stars. l The World’s End (1:49) Five middle-aged chums journey back to a fabled English pub to re-create their epic bender of two decades ago. l

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k New Movies This Week

Austenland (PG-13) * Battle of the Year (R) Blue Jasmine (PG-13)

Northgate: Fri-Tue 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:55, 4:15, 9:40; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:20 Sun-Thu 1:30, 4, 6:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Mon-Thu 7, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:40 Sun-Thu 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7 Rowland: 11:20, 2, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7, 9:35 Sat 2, 4:30, 7, 9:35 Sun-Tue, Thu 4:30, 7 Wed 2:15 The Butler (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:50, 6:55, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:45, 3:50, 6:55 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 10 Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:25, 12:55, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7:05, 8:30, 10:10 Rowland: 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:05 * C.O.G. (R) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Sat-Sun 2:30, 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Mon-Thu 6:45, 8:45 Elysium (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 7:40, 10:20 The Family (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Sun-Thu 1, 4:15, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:20, 12:40, 2, 3:20, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:40, 10 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:45 Sat 1:20, 4, 7, 9:45 Sun 1:20, 4, 7 Mon-Thu 4, 7 * Fight Club (R) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Good Ol’ Freda (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:45, 7, 9 Sat-Sun 2:45, 4:45, 7, 9 Mon 9 Tue-Thu 7, 9 * Grease Singalong (PG-13) Lark: Sun 2 In a World… (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30, 9:50 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Sat 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Sun 2:15, 5, 7:20 Mon-Tue, Thu 4:45, 7:15 Wed 4:45 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Tue 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:30 Rowland: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30 Instructions Not Included (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:45, 1:35, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 Monsters University (G) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:35, 2:20, 5:05 * Much Ado About Nothing (PG-13) Lark: Fri-Sat 8:15 Sun, Tue-Wed 7:15 * National Theatre London: The Audience (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 National Theatre London: Othello (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 1:50; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Rowland: noon; 3D showtimes at 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 2:10, 7:25; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 4:45, 9:55 Planes (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:50, 3:30, 8:10; 3D showtimes at 1:10, 5:50 Rowland: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 * Pompeii from the British Museum (Not Rated) Regency: Wed 7:30 Sequoia: Wed 7:30 Populaire (R) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4, 8:30 Mon-Thu 8:30 * Prisoners (R) Cinema: Fri-Tue 12, 3:30, 7, 10:20 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 1:45, 3:55, 5:15, 7:15, 9 Sun-Thu 12:30, 1:45, 3:55, 5:15, 7:15 Marin: Fri 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7 Mon-Thu 3:40, 7 Playhouse: Fri 4:15, 5:30, 7:30, 9 Sat 1, 2, 4:15, 5:30, 7:30, 9 Sun 1, 2, 4:15, 5:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:15, 5:30, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30 Sun 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45 Mon, Thu 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45 Tue-Wed 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 7:45 Rowland: 12:05, 3:35, 7, 10:15 Riddick (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:40, 10:30 Sat-Sun 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:30 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:25 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:35, 10:25 Rowland: 11:25, 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Rising from Ashes (Not Rated) Lark: Fri-Sat 6 Sun, Tue-Thu 5 Mon 4:15 Short Term 12 (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:25, 5, 7:30, 10 Sun-Thu 11:35, 2:25, 5, 7:30 The Spectacular Now (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:50, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45 Sun-Thu 1:50, 4:40, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:35, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:15, 2:15, 5:15, 7:35, 10:10 Mon-Thu 7:15, 9:40 Marin: Fri-Sat 4:30, 10 Sun-Thu 4:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35 Wed 11:35 * Thanks for Sharing (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05 Sun-Thu 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Twenty Feet from Stardom (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:30 Sat-Sun 2, 6:30 * Unstoppable (PG-13) Regency: Tue 8 The Way Way Back (R) Marin: Fri 7:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 7:30 We’re the Millers (R) Rowland: 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 The World’s End (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:40, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | 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 • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264

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F R I D AY S E P T E M B E R 2 0 — F R I D AY S E P T E M B E R 2 7 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar

Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin

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Live music 09/20: Barbwyre Alt-country funk grass. 8pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 457-9778. barbwyremusic.com.

09/20: Friday Nights on Main: The Fundamentals 3rd Annual Firemen’s Dance on

Main. With live music, local firefighters. Proceeds benefit the Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department. 6pm. No cover. Main St., Downtonw Tiburon. 435-5633. tiburonchamber.org. 09/20: Jerry Hannan 9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com 09/20: Tainted Love Rock. 9pm. $27. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. sweetwatermusichall.com. 09/20: Terrie Odabi Jazz, gospel, blues, and soul vocalist. 8pm. $15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 09/20: The Phillip Percy Pack Contemporary jazz. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada Dr., Novato. 244-2665. rickeysrestaurant.com. 09/20: The 7th Sons Classic Rock Show Classic rock. 7pm. No cover. The Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 847-2670. 09/21: Cas Haley Blues, classic rock, reggae-pop. 8pm. $12-15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 8135600. fenixlive.com/music. 09/21: Lady D’s Trident debut Saturday 9/21 Lady D singing jazz standards & soul classics. Alex Markels-guitar, Carla Kaufman-bass. 6:30pm. No cover. The Trident, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 497-2462. ladyandthetramps.com. 09/21: Lisa Kindred Soulful blues rock vocalist. For 21 and older. 9pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 474-2221. 09/21: Radiance Kirtan Band With Sri Krsna Kirtan, Radhanath & Kilimba. Organic, vegan & gluten-free dinner available 5-7pm. Radiance Cuisine 7:30pm. $10-15. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com. 09/21: The Mighty Groove Funk rock. 8pm. Trek Wines, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 707-338-0815. 09/22: Teresa Topaz Folk rock. 11:30am. No cover. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music.

09/23: Local Loveliness with the Zucker Family Band 5:30pm. All ages. No cover. Dinner/

drink specials. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

09/23: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

7:30pm. All ages. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 09/23: Open Mic with Billy D 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. perisbar.com 09/23: Open Mic with Derek Smith 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com

09/23: Opens Mic with Simon Costa

9:30pm, sign up begins at 8pm. All ages. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 09/24: Lorin Rowan Solo acoustic guitar and vocals. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama

Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 09/24: Open Mic For 21 and older. 8:30pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 474-2221.

09/24: Singer-Songwriter Series: Pro Open Mic Featuring Jeff Larson Singer songwriter, rock. 7:30pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 09/25: Chris Haugen Band Slide guitar, original Americana, acoustic rock. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com 09/25: EmK Solo acoustic guitar 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 09/25: Open Mic with Dennis Haneda 8pm. No cover. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

09/25: Pro Blues Jam: Special Guest Night 8 and 10pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music.

09/26: Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood

Boogie woogie 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

09/26: What Makes Your Heart Sing? Gary Malkin and Bruce Cryer With

Emmy award winning composer Gary Malkin and former Broadway singer/actor Bruce Cryer, Deborah Winters, Ian Dogole, Michael Pritchard. 7pm. $20-25 door. Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker , Sausalito. 457-1522. cavallopoint.com/health-wellnessretreats-fall.html. 09/27: Wall St. Dance Band Multi-ethnic, eightpiece, party/dance. 8pm. $15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music.

09/27: Friday Nights on Main: Dave Jenkins

Zed heads The best sci-fi is political and WORLD WAR Z’s politics are fascinating, open to a lot more interpretation than, say, the equally-good Elysium. You might grok this movie long after its popcorn thrills are done. Off to the zombie races in less than five minutes, Z finds Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and family stuck in downtown Philly traffic as the city suddenly Political statement or just Brad Pitt fans? explodes into violence and carnage—made harrowing here by the ant-colony movements of the film’s computer graphics. A zombie virus is infecting population centers around the globe and Pitt, whose UN connections barely get his family protection, is reactivated to locate the pathogen’s source and help figure out a vaccine. That’s easier said than done: With transmission by bite infecting in 12 seconds, the virus is a natural to sweep the world in days; only the strictest fortress mentality will do. This summer movie setup is carried to full thriller potential under the helm of director Marc Forster—but there’s a starkness to the film that speaks to a more general on-edgedness of audiences, and maybe that’s what’s heightened all the box office and buzz. A leftie screed for UN control of the world, as the liberty wingnuts insist? An allegory of the 99 percent, tumbling over themselves in subhuman waves for the last scraps off humanity’s dinner table? Just another damn fine zombie movie? You decide. —Richard Gould Through 09/29: ‘A Comedy of Errors’ Pre-

09/24: Art Reception at Marin Civic Center “Art Contemporary Marin Media

sented by the Marin Shakespeare Company. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., San ; Rafael. 499-4488. marinshakespeare.org. Through 10/13: ‘Chapter Two’ By Neil Simon. 7:30pm Thurs 12; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. rossvalleyplayers.com.

Mix.” Through December 30. Reception 4-6pm Sept.24. 4pm. Free. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 868-2308. artcontemporarymarin.blogspot.com.

Celebrate the RCP Tiburon Mile Swim, which takes place on Sunday, September 29. Main St. is closed to 09/21: The Marin History Museum Presents traffic. Wine & dine al fresco. 6pm. No cover. Main St., Author Spotlight Series “If These Tables Could Tiburon. 415 435 5633. tiburonchamber.org. Talk.” Author chat and book signing with Linda Hepworth. No reservation required. 2:30pm. $5.San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 454-8538. marinhistory.org.

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09/24: Mark Pitta and Friends Standup. 8pm. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

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Art 09/22: Public Art installation: For the Birds by Jane Ingram Allen GRO artists in schools

program invites community members to participate. Help to raise public awareness about the need to preserve bird habitats. Nests will be made of 09/27-29: ‘Rumors’ By Neil Simon. Directed by branches collected in the Point Reyes area and lined Kris Neely. Bring the whole family for an evening with handmade paper feathers containing seeds in of laughter. 8pm Sept. 27-28; 2pm Sept 29. $10 at the paper pulp. The workshop for papermaking and the door. Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Dr., assembling nests with Jane Ingram Allen in West Novato. 883-4498. novatotheatercompany.org. Marin School is. Celebration with public participaThrough 09/29: ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ tion Sept. 21, 10am-noon and 2- 5pm Sunday, Sept. Presented by the Marin Shakespeare Company. Forest 22, 1-4pm Free. West Marin School and Point Reyes Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael. Station Commons, 11550 Highway One, Point Reyes 499-4488. marinshakespeare.org. Station. 663-1347. galleryrouteone.org.

09/24: SF Bay American Cetacean Society Presents: Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang: Finding Meaning in the Mess Since

1999 Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang have collected more than two tons of plastic trash from 1000 yards of Kehoe Beach along the Point Reyes National Seashore. 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 937-0641. acs-sfbay.org.

Through 10/06: Fall National Juried Photography ExhibitionThe Marin Museum of

Contemporary Art presents its Fall National Photography Exhibition. Show includes artists from around the nation whose work incorporates photography and/or photographic elements. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11am-4pm. Admission is free. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. marinmoca.org.

Kids Events 09/20: Junior Rangers: Full Moon Hike For 7-12 year olds, though explorers of all ages are welcome to attend. Join rangers for a full moon adventure on the Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve. The easy, 1 mile hike will visit some of the preserve’s

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09/21: Nature for Kids: An Evening at Rush Creek Look and listen for the creatures of the even-

ing as they begin their activities. Bring a picnic dinner and a tablecloth or sheet to sit on. No animals (except service animals) please. High fire danger may cancel. 5pm. Free. Rush Creek - Pinheiro Fire Rd, Binford Rd, Novato. 415 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

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China Camp State Park. Free naturalist led walk. 11am-noon. Free. Bullhead Flats, China Camp State Park, 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael. 456-0766. friendsofchinacamp.org. 09/22: Sukkot Harvest Festival Explore decorate, learn and celebrate the ancient harvest festival of Sukkot. Bring friends and swim for free from 11am5pm. Family Connections @ 9:30-11:30am. Free for all families with kids birth to 3-years-old and their siblings. Sukkah decorating, music, healthy snacks & parent education. Sukkot Harvest Festival at 11:30am-2:30pm. Learn about Sukkot, decorate the sukkah & win prizes. Find out how you can help shelter our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homeless, create seed balls read Sukkot stories and make crafts. Create corn husk dolls & get your face painted. In partnership with JCRC, Congregations Kol Shofar and Rodef Sholom, the Marin Community Farm Stand, Mill Valley Chickens, Camp Newman, PJ Library, LIFT Levantate, Interfaith Family, JCC Kidcare and Beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chol Lashon 11:30am. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org/harvest.

Film 09/21: Wings Over Marin 2013 A family day of fun celebrating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women in Aviation.â&#x20AC;? Free raffle, plane rides for kids, over 50 planes on display, fly overs, speakers, career panel seminars led by an exceptional panel of women, free bike storage and food. Tickets and Information at gnossfield.org/ events . Kids 9 and under free. 10am. Free. Gnoss Field (Marin County Airport), 451 Airport Road, Novato. 246-5493. gnossfield.org/events. 09/22: Sing-A-Long â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grease â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Sing-a-Long Musical with Lyrics on Screen. PG-13, 110 min. Costume contest. Come dressed as a Pink Lady, T-Bird or Beauty School Drop Out. 2pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 924-5111.

Outdoors 09/21: 28th Annual Floating Homes Tour â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magical History Tour.â&#x20AC;? Fourteen colorful boats will be open to visitors and photos of the waterfrontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting evolution will be on display, docents will be on board answering questions and telling tales of times past. The Kappas Marina Green will have local musicians playing and artists will display their work. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 11am-4pm. $35-40. Kappas Marina, Gate 6 Road and Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1916. floatinghomes.org.

09/27: Sunset SUP Downwinder, McInnis Park to McNears Beach Entry level Stand Up Paddleboard downwinder and a leisurely social for the experienced paddler. The 5 mile route starts in a protected waterway, stays close to the shore of China Camp State Park, and lands us on the sandy beach of McNears Beach Park. Bring your own equipment, USCG approved life vests are required. Park entrance is free. 6pm. Free.

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Readings 09/20: Linda Lambert â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cairo Codex.â&#x20AC;? 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/20: Sudhir Venkatesh â&#x20AC;&#x153;Floating City: A Rogue Sociologist Lost and Found in New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Underground Economy.â&#x20AC;? 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 9270960. bookpassage.com. 09/21: David Bedrick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talking Back to Dr. Phil.â&#x20AC;? 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/21: Jill Abelson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extra Love Volume 2: The Art of Hands-on Assists.â&#x20AC;? 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/21: Michael Castleman Murder, marijuana, and mystery intertwine in modern-day San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Haight-Ashbury district in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killer Weed.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/22: Atta Arghandiwal Memoir: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lost Decency: The Untold Afghan Story .â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/22: Bert Botta â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast Lane to Faith.â&#x20AC;? 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

09/22: Marin Writes! A Celebration of the Writing Life Join the California Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club to

connect with a critique group and chat with book coaches, freelance editors, agents, and other Marin writers. Refreshments, wine, live music and fun literary ice breakers. With speaker Constance Hale. 1pm. $25-30. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/23: Gary Kamiya â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cool, Gray City of Love.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/24: Linda Marsa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fevered.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/25: Bill McKibben â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oil & Honey.â&#x20AC;? Priority seating with purchase of the book from Book Passage. 7pm. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 09/26: Jonathan Lethem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dissident Gardens.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

09/27: Alex Leviton: The Secret Life of a Travel Guidebook Author The travel writer/edi-

tor, consultant and Lonely Planet guidebook author will discuss the secret life of a travel guidebook author. 7:30pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289.4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index. aspx?page=992. 09/27: Ellen Cutler Dr. Ellen Cutlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clearing the Way to Health and Wellness.â&#x20AC;? 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

Community Events (Misc.) 09/20: Book Event: Talking Back to Dr. Phil, Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology With author David Bedrick. 7pm. Free. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

09/20: Community â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Foreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kids Golf Tournament Caring for our Community, TLC Child and Family Services in collaboration with Round Table Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund is hosting their annual fundraising Golf Tournament. All proceeds support local schools, youth athletics, purchase of holiday gifts amd fund

requests for foster children and foster/adoption families. StoneTree Golf Club, 9 Stone Tree Lane, Novato. 707-823-7300 ext. 325. tlc4kids.org.

09/20: Marin Conservation League Business-Environment Breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backstage at

the Hog Island Oyster Company: Climate Change, Ocean Acidification and Shellfish Production.â&#x20AC;? Oysters are the proverbial canary in the coal mine that is the ocean. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceans soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide causing ocean waters to become acidic. For some time, ocean acidification has been recognized as one of the causes of coral reef collapse. With Hog Island Oyster Company scientist and co-owner Terry Sawyer giving an in-depth look at how the slow upwelling of water off the West Coast, which creates a particularly nutrient rich environment for shellfish, is now carrying carbon dioxide absorbed from the air in the 1960s and 1970s. The program takes place from 7:30-9am. $25-30, includes full breakfast. Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, North San Rafael. 485-6257 . marinconservationleague.org.

09/20-09/21: 14th Annual Oktoberfest By The Bay Enjoy German cuisine, beer and live

authentic German music. With the Chico Bavarian Band, The Internationals, Deutscher Musikverein of S.F. and traditional Bavarian dancing by the Nature Friends Schuhplattler. 5pm-midnight Fri; 11am5pm and 6pm-midnight Sat.; Family Day 11am6pm Sun. $25 - $75. Pier 48 Waterfront , across the St. from AT&T Park, San Francisco. 888-746-7522. oktoberfestbythebay.com.

09/21: Bothin Marsh: California Coastal Cleanup Day Join our countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment and its watersheds. Marin County Parks will be cleaning litter and recyclables on the Mill Valley Bike Path at Bothin Marsh. No prior experience is necessary. Gloves and bags for debris collection will be provided. All ages are welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Dress in layers you can get dirty: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and a hat or visor. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Please bring gloves (if you have them). We will provide snacks. There will be a post-cleanup barbeque for volunteers at the Bay Model Visitors Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito from 12pm to 3pm. 9am. Free. Pohono Park and Ride, , Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. 415 473-3778. marincountyparks.org.

09/21: Friends of the Library Book Sale 9am. Free admission. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org.

09/21: Hal Brown Park at Creekside: California Coastal Cleanup Day Marin County

Parks will be cleaning litter and recyclables from Hal Brown Park at Creekside, Corte Madera Creek Multi-Use Pathway, and the surrounding area. No prior experience is necessary. Gloves and bags for debris collection will be provided. All ages are welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Dress in layers you can get dirty: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and a hat or visor. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Please bring gloves (if you have them). Snacks provided. There will be a post-cleanup barbeque for volunteers at the Bay Model Visitors Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito from noon- 3pm. 9am. Free. Hal Brown Park at Creekside, Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae. 473-2823. marincountyparks.org.

09/21: Hospice by the Bay Used Book Sale 9am. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

09/21: Kent Island Restoration Team: California Coastal Cleanup Day Join the team on Coastal Cleanup for the last workday of the season for Kent Island Restoration. The island harbors a lot of garbage that floats into the lagoon from the ocean. You will have the opportunity to pick up litter or

participate in habitat restoration. Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training, and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space is limited, please RSVP. Participation requires a short rowboat ride to the island. Dress in layers you can get dirty: long pants, long sleeved shirt and a hat or visor. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Rubber boots come in handy but are not necessary. 10am. Free. Kent Island at Bolinas Lagoon, Wharf Road, Bolinas. 473-3778. marincountyparks.org. 09/21: Marin Gray Panthers Marin Master Gardener Valeri Hood will talk about preparing your fall veggie garden. She will answer questions about gardening, send you home with some seedlings and take you on a tour of the Scott Garden at The Redwoods in Mill Valley. 1:30pm. Free. The Activities Room at The Redwoods, 40 Camino Also, Mill Valley. 415 453-1550.

09/21-22: Mill Valley 57th Annual Fall Arts Festival Showcasing more than 140 fine artists,

live music and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment. Food and drinks are provided by and benefit local non-profits. Shuttle is free and makes getting to the festival hassle free. Check the route and stops at the festival website. Music Schedule: Sept 21 Noon Nate Lopez; 1pm Shelley Doty; 2pm Honeydust; 3pm Lisa Kindred; 4pm Forest Sun. Sept. 22: Noon Teja Gerken; 1pm Americano Social Club; 2pm Steep Ravine; 3pm Dave Getz; 4pm Hot Club of Marin. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove Entertainment Schedule Saturday 10:30amnoon Arts & Crafts with Tia and friends; 12:30pm Fratello Marionettes; 1pm Magic with Brian Scott; 1:30pm Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterful stories; 2:15pm Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Puppets; 2:45pm Performing Arts Academy of Marin; 3:20pm Blake Maxamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Enchantments. Sept. 22: 10:30am -noon Arts & Crafts with Tia and friends; 12:30pm Fratello Marionettes; 1pm Goofballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wacky Magic Show; 1:30pm Dan Chanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masterful Magic; 2:15pm Dave Fromer; 3:20pm Drum Circle with Mika, all welcome, drums provided. 10am. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 381-8090. mvfaf.org. 09/21: Oktoberfest Mill Valley Celebrating in the tradition of Munich, Bavariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed festival, Tam Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful, Oktoberfest celebration is a community event which will include music by Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco, Big Lou Accordian Princess and The Golden Gate Bavarian Club. Also dancing and German food and beer. Wear your lederhosen and join in this family fun event. 3-9pm. $2-10. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. tcsd.us.

09/21: Using the Whole Vegetable Cooking Demonstration & Book Signing The amount

of delicious, nutritious vegetables available at the Marin Country Mart Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market can often result in a problem: food waste, from the trimmings, peelings and discarding. Luckily, Tara Duggan will be visiting the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market to demonstrate how to cook one of her recipes. Tara is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rootto-Stalk Cooking: The Art of Using the Whole Vegetable.â&#x20AC;?Demonstration will take place from 10:30 to 11:30am under the market tent, followed by a book signing at Diesel Books from 11:30am12:30pm. Free. Marin Country Mart Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com. 09/22: Mindfulness & Innovation Practice vipassana meditation, learn to connect with awareness to the present moment, do exercises to explore creativity and innovation, learn what aspects of mind support this, and develop practices to continue this at home. With Anushka Fernandopulle. 10am. $50-108 sliding scale plus a donation for the teacher. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Woodacre. 488-0164. spiritrock.org.

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RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES? Tired of endless relationship or marital challenges? Or single and sick of spending weekends and holidays alone? Join coed Intimacy Group, Single's Group or Women's Group to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships and life. Weekly, ongoing groups or 9-week groups starting the week of October 1, 2013. Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.

A safe, successful GROUP for FORMER MEMBERS OF HIGH-DEMAND GROUPS (Religious, New Age, Eastern, Philosophical, Large Group Awareness Programs, etc.) is held every other Saturday in Marin, now in its 10th year. Participants include those born and/or raised in such groups espousing a“good”/ “bad” ideology with a leader(s) who encourages greater degrees of dependency and conformity at the price of individual personal rights, goals, and development. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, receive acknowledgement, gain insights, pursue individual goals, learn how others have negotiated challenging situations, with opportunities to heal from loss and trauma. Individual, Couple, and Family Sessions also available. Facilitated by Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249) Certified Group Psychotherapist (41715) . Contact: crussellmft@earthink.net or 415-785-3513. WOMEN'S LIFE COACHING Find an honest life of freedom. Where do you want to be one year from now? Create your own vision and support it with accountability. 2 new small groups forming: Wed. 9: 30-11 or 1:30 to 3pm. Also 1 space left in the Sundays eve group from 5-8pm. Let's change your life, together. Facilitated by Gwendolyn Grace CPCC. 415-686-6197. www.gwengrace.com. Womens' Wellness Coach. She tells the truth...because you are worthy of wellness and joy.

October 13 - One Day Workshop - Harnessing the Healing Power of the Horse for anyone interested in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, offered at Willow Tree Stable, Novato. This hands-on workshop is a wonderful introduction to the profound healing nature of horses and the varied ways they communicate. Each participant will be offered the experience of connecting with our horses for their own personal healing process. 6 CEU's provided for licensed professionals. This workshop is presented by Equine Insight and Judy Weston-Thompson, MFT, CEIP-MH (license #MFC23268, provider #PCE4871). Judy has been using Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy in her psychotherapy practice since 2006. For more information see our website - www.equineinsight.net or email us at equineinsight@aol.com To include your seminar or workshop, call 415/485-6700 x 303. SEPTEMBER 20-SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 PACIFIC SUN 25

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FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132791 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as REGIS SALON #588, 5800 NORTHGATE MALL STE 142, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MINNESOTA REGIS CORP, 7201 METRO BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on APRIL 10, 2009. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUGUST 7, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132815 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as IGEA SOFTWARE, 950 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SUITE 303, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: INDURA SYSTEMS, INC., 950 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SUITE 303, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUGUST 9, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132751 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MK SERVICE, 35 CANAL ST #34, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MADIS KARU, 35 CANAL ST #34, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 1327884 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EMPTY MOUNTAIN, 12 SKYLARK DR. #33, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: GREEN FUTURE TECHNOLOGY INC., 12 SKYLARK DR. #33, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County

on AUGUST 22, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132901 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as B NELLE, 70 BROOKMEAD PLACE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: BARBARA NELLE, LLC, 70 BROOKMEAD PLACE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 26, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-132831 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ZOMBIES PIZZERIA, 211 COBBLESTONE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DAVID TRESHNELL, 211 COBBLESTONE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 13, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132890 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as WISTERIA SALON, 747 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: TUYET VAN JACKSON, 14 VALENCIA AVE APT #2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 & MY NHIEN THI DOAN, 10 SKYLARK DR APT #16, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132914 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MOUNTAIN TREE STUDIOS, 54 ELIZABETH WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RACHEL L SHULER, 54 ELIZABETH WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s)

listed herein on AUGUST 22, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 27, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132933 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BUDDY'S DOG WALKING, 146 EDISON AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: NIYA DODD-WADDINGTON, 146 EDISON AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 28, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132917 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PACIFIC PEARLS, 1005 A ST. #202, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FUJI MANHATTAN VOLL, 232 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUGUST 27, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132899 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as APPLEBERRY JAM & APPLEBERRY PICTURES, 451 CEDAR HILL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DANIEL L FRIEDMAN, 451 CEDAR HILL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 26, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132942 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MASTERFUL CATERING, 1241 ANDERSON DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ROBERT SIMONTACCHI, 1934 FALCON RIDGE DRIVE, PETALUMA, CA 94954. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on AUGUST 29, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 29, 2013.

(Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013)

(Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132956 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BITCOINTERS, 400 CANAL ST #329, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SLAVA MIKERIN, 400 CANAL ST #329, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 30, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133093 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN EUROPEAN MOTORS EUROPEAN CAR SERVICE, 17 PAUL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PIANOS EXPORT CORPORATION, INC, 17 PAUL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 16, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132922 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TEDDY & FRIENDS, 708 BRADLEY AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947: DIANE F MATCHECK, 708 BRADLEY AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 27, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132990 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as INTEGRATE AND AUTOMATE & SARIT NEUNDORF, 181 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: DEEP LIFE DESIGN, INC, 181 FLORIBEL AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 5, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132969 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as CLEM TOM MUSIC & CLEMENT THOMAS GREY, 141 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: THOMAS SKUNDA, 141 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 4, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132950 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TUB TIM THAI RESTAURANT, 510 TAMALPAIS DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: SAYA SIDNEY SOUTHICHACK & MAI THI SOUTHICHACK, 3955 SELMI GROVE, RICHMOND, CA 94806. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 29, 1998. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 29, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133104 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 16 SCHMIDT LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DANIEL HENDERSON, INC, 16 SCHMIDT LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 17, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 17, 2013.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133052 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as HANDBAG THERAPY, 38 ALEXANDER AVE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SHERIE PATON, 38 ALEXANDER AVE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 and MARGARITE MORCH, 4212 MERCED CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 11, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133044 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SUSTAINBABLE LAND RESEARCH MARIN, 874 ESTANCIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: JOEL ADELMAN, 874 ESTANCIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132940 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FAIRFAX MASSAGE & PILATES, 2410 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA, 94930: SHANNON L O'LEARY, 356 OAK MANOR DR., FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 29, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133036 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as THE WARPED TABLE, INC., 99 GREGORY DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JULIE M. PEREZ, 99 GREGORY DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on AUGUST 26, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013)

OTHER NOTICES PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. Requests Subcontractors/Supplier Scope of Work by: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Project: Sonoma-Marin Area Rapid Transit District (SMART CP-4); Bid

Due: September 16, 2013 Lead Estimator: Eric VanHemert We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and request sub-bids from all contractors and suppliers including Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, Disabled Veterans and Emerging Small Business Enterprises for the following areas of work: Crane/pile equipment rental, traffic control, temporary barriers, hauling, erosion and sediment control, aggregate supply, rebar, formwork supply, concrete pumping, concrete supply/ accessories, concrete sawing/coring, precast concrete, lumber & building material supplier, fire protection, pavement markings, illumination, trackwork materials/install, fence, water treatment, drilled shaft, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, survey, vibration monitoring, steel fabrication, electrical, painting, flooring, carpentry, drywall, temporary utility and power, structural steel, framing, masonry, glass, roofing, siding, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, mechanical supply/install, misc metals, steel building supply/erect. Documents are available on PCL’s Connects site https://solutions. pclconnects.com/projects/P0011786/ Bid%20Documents/Forms/AllItems. aspx Username: EXTERNAL/SMART, Password (case sensitive): Work4fun These documents are also available at PCL’s office in ISSAQUAH, WA. To Quote - Please Fax: 425-394-4296 or Email: EMVanhemert@pcl.com Us Back by 9/4! Thank You STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304500 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Fictitious Business name(s): WISTERIA SALON, 747 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. Filed in Marin County on: JUNE 28, 2012. Under File No: 129819. Registrant’s Name(s): PHUONGLIEN NGUYEN, 2583 20th AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 & TUYET VAN JACKSON, 14 VALENCIA AVE APT #2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20; 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303413. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner STARLA SOUSA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VALENTINA AVELI TIJERINO to VALENTINA AVELI VALERIO. 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: OCTOBER 10, 2013 9:00 AM, Dept. E, Room E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: AUGUST 15 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6, 13,

20, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303491. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner AMY NYCOLE SIGALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: AMY NYCOLE SIGALA to AMY NYCOLE PETUYA. 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: OCTOBER 1, 2013 9:00 AM, Dept. E, Room E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: AUGUST 21 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303670. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MEGHAN MARIE GRUDZIEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MEGHAN MARIE GRUDZIEN to MEGHAN MARIE HARLOW. 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: OCTOBER 24, 2013 8:30 AM Room B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 /s/ ROY O. CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 2013) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH POLICIES FOR GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT AND GOLDEN GATE FERRY SERVICE AND FARE CHANGES UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA, to receive public comment on the establishment of policies for Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry service and fare changes. As a result of recent guidance issued by the Federal Transit Administration regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as it is applied to federal fund recipients, the District is proposing to adopt a: a) Major Service Change Policy; b) Disparate Impact Policy; and, c) Disproportionate Burden Policy. Reports regarding this proposal may be obtained from Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA, 94129-0601 or by electronic mail at districtsecretary@goldengate.org or by facsimile at (415) 923-2013 or by using TDD California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929. The staff report about the subject of the hearing will be available for public review no later than 72 hours before the public hearing. Public comments will be received at the public hearing or may be presented in writing to the Secretary of the District at the above address. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail to publichearing@goldengate.org. Written comments should be received no later than July 11, 2013, by close of business at 4:30 p.m. The public hearing location is accessible to everyone. To request special assistance due to a disability at this public hearing, please call the District Secretary’s Office at (415) 9232223 three days before the hearing date. /s/ Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District Dated: June 18, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303784. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners ERIKA CAROLINA CASTILLO and SERGIO ALEJANDRO PARRA MIZQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRYAN ALEXANDER MIZQUEZ CASTILLO to BRYAN ALEXANDER PARRA CASTILLO. 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: NOVEMBER 12, 2013 9:00 AM, DEPARTMENT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 following newspaper of general circulation,

printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 /s/ LYNN DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303745. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners MARIA ISABEL VARGAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PAULA VANESSA PARRA VARGAS to PAULA VANESSA CASTILLO VARGAS and GERARDO ANGEL ROMERO VARGAS to GERARDO ANGEL CASTILLO VARGAS and ANTHONY JESUS ROMERO VARGAS to ANTHONY JESUS CASTILLO VARGAS. 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: NOVEMBER 12, 2013 9:00 AM, DEPARTMENT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013)

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I broke up with a boyfriend a few years ago because I wasn’t getting what I wanted from him. I’d give him subtle cues, and when he didn’t respond in the ways I was hoping for, I blamed him for being thickheaded. I’ve ended many a relationship because of this. The dudes didn’t have a chance. I now see that we women can skip years of frustration by getting clear with our partners about what we need from them. Understanding this now, you’d think it would be simple for me to follow through. Yet, I’m continually surprised at how strong my “have him guess!” impulse can be. Letting a man in on my feelings actually takes a lot of courage and stretches me like nothing else. —Challenged

It isn’t hard for a boyfriend to make a woman happy instead of pissed off for days. He just needs the right answer to “Hey, honey, guess what it means when I put my hair in a ponytail and walk out of the room!” A guy gets to the point where he can’t be sure whether he’s in a relationship or a really, really long game of charades. (Either way, it helps if there are occasional breaks for angry sex.) Although men and women are psychologically similar in many ways, studies by social psychologist Judith A. Hall and others find that women are more accurate in sussing out the meaning of nonverbal cues. The problem is, we humans all have a tendency to assume others’ minds work just like our own. So, you conclude that a guy is withholding and mean when he seems to ignore what you think should be obvious—that your left nostril flaring is code for “Tell me you love me right this second!” (Not to be mistaken for the flaring right nostril’s “Take out the trash or I’ll kill myself!”) To your credit, you took a hard look at yourself and admitted that you were wrong. As for why you’re having difficulty putting what you now understand into practice, Yale psychology professor Alan E. Kazdin explained on my radio show, “Knowing doesn’t control doing.” Doing actually takes doing—in your case, repeatedly pushing yourself to express your feelings, despite how uncomfortably vulnerable it makes you feel. Repeating behavior over time actually rewires the brain and, in Kazdin’s words, “locks” the new behaviors in. Eventually, healthier behavior should come more naturally to you—like recognizing, without animus, that the way to get your boyfriend to admire your sexy new haircut is by telling him you’ve gotten one, not by glaring out at him from under the subtly different slant of your bangs. (As every woman needs to understand, his not noticing your new do doesn’t mean he’s stopped loving you; it means you haven’t shaved your head.)

I am online dating and assume people will Google me before we meet. Two years ago, I briefly got involved with a crazy woman. When I realized how nuts she was, I broke up with her. She started an Internet campaign against me, posting horrible things about me online. These are obvious lies and clearly seem to be the rantings of a crazy person, but most are nearly impossible to get taken down. Should I casually mention these in an online chat with potential dates? (“Oh, by the way, if you read anything terrible about me online, it’s written by a crazy person.”) —Maligned Guy

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A person should get to know you a little before she learns you’re a 300-yearold incubus who poisoned our groundwater and killed the neighbors’ dog and made it look like a suicide. Since ranting crazies tend to sound, as the saying goes, a few balloons short of a parade, a prospective partner’s big worry is likely to be that sick drama is relationship-as-usual for you. The best way to dispel this fear is by letting someone see who you are before seeing who the Internet says you are. Wait until after the first date to reveal your last name. (If questioned, plead online dating prudence.) Create a new email address you use for online dating only so no one can use your regular one to Google your identity. And then, on your date, you could casually mention the nutty former ex—ideally in a way that suggests the experience was very much out of character for you. Assuming you come off solid and balanced, this should help dispel any suspicions that your ex is nuts because you drove her there or that you have some scary tendencies yourself. Although women these days tend to be pleasantly surprised by chivalry, they are always looking to weed out the sort of man who’ll end their evening with a considerate offer like “Can I walk you to my trunk?” < © Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. www.advicegoddess.com. Got a problem? Email AdviceAmy@aol.com or write to Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

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