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mitigate the impacts of its RTMP and Measure A spurred growth and spending binge.

No impacts? No mitigations? No implementation costs? Kumbaya? Dream again.

Guess again.

A training ground for Giant-hadists!

Supporting with donations the mountain biking park at Stafford Lake County Park [“Funds Cranking into Bike Park,” Oct. 25] is an option. The facility will become a training ground for various challenging levels of learning and honing extreme and dangerous mountain bicycling skills.

Once these have been perfected, they can be transferred to and further perfected at one or more of our 34 open space preserves, where our new Marin County Open Space District Road and Trail Management Plan proposes to overturn 30-plus years of limiting mountain bicycles to wider and safer and more efficiently managed dirt fire protection roads, to provide more specialized mountain bicycling trails.

But the real workout and exercise will be contorting one’s perceptions of their environmental and fiscal impacts to the trails and natural resources while chanting the mantra “I am a responsible mountain biker,”—while shredding trails and resources, disturbing wildlife, and impacting the experiences of passive recreationalists.

While the RTMP sees no impacts or mitigations in and of itself, it does entail and will involve many as yet undefined projects with many significant ecological impacts, many expensive mitigations, and inflationary, unsustainable maintenance and management budgets unto eternity.

A more considered donation would be to the Marin County Open Space District to

Randall Knox, San Rafael

Hey Kumbaya Bike Patrol... think again!

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And we thought Lincoln-Douglas was intense...

I missed the original article on KTIM nostalgia [“Do You Remember Rock ’n’ Roll Radio?” July 5], but I hope this vignette serves as reader entertainment: In 1987, I was a daily columnist in Marin. My job was to poke around the county for controversial stories. Ripe for

the plucking was the soon-to-be-launched mega-celebration marking the Golden Gate Bridge’s 50th anniversary. Months prior to the event, legendary rock impresario Bill Graham was already working hard to affix his footprint to the festivities. The proverbial columnist’s “light bulb” exploded above my head. Shouldn’t this historic day be spared yet another Graham branding, I wondered?

Should not this great celebration be a purely 100 percent people party, uncontrolled and uncapitalized? I wrote a column to that effect.

You would not have believed the epithetstrewn voicemail I received from Bill Graham the next day. There were more F-bombs hurled than one might hear in an NFL losing locker room. Even veteran newsroom cynics looked shocked when I played the tape for their amusement. After I wrote a second column on the subject, relaying printable pieces of Graham’s rant, KTIM newsman Jeff Schaub called us both, suggesting we meet for a debate at KTIM’s historic Victorian just off of Fifth in San Rafael.

Friends were aghast that I eagerly accepted the invite. “Graham hates you, man,” said one. “He will make chopped liver out of you!” That remark only bolstered my stance.

Schaub, now a San Francisco TV news reporter, greeted us at the studio. Graham seemed oddly reserved as he cautiously extended his hand to clasp mine. The debate was fairly civil. I think Graham respected the fact that I did not back down. He listened closely and kept his emotions in check. I think he was impressed that I gave him due props for his years of bringing top-notch rock legends into our backyard while, at the same time, calmly suggesting that the bridge’s 50th jubilee should bear the stamp of the commuters who paid for the span and not Wolfgang Wolodia Grajonca (Graham’s birth name). Great debate, however, feeds on dramatic conflict, and very little was present until ...

Two hours later, Schaub informed us that the discourse had somehow been blanked out.

No tape. My last memory of that night was seeing Graham’s red face storm past me in the hall. A few days later, Schaub called saying that Graham had agreed to try again, this time at his famous hilltop home between Mill Valley and Larkspur.

“Be careful,” advised my wary, paranoid friend. “He really hates you now!” I couldn’t wait to see the place. Sure, I was nervous driving past the security gate and the large Grateful Dead skulls and stones lining the driveway, but when I knocked on the door, there was the infamous impresario himself serenely offering me tea. “I didn’t bring my tester today,” I deadpanned. Graham paused for a moment, then broke into an uproarious guffaw, shaking his finger at me and, sounding like DeNiro when he said, “You! You!” At least there was no F-bomb attached to the words.

While Schaub meticulously tested the tape recorder, Graham busied himself in the kitchen, and I snooped around his living room. I froze in silence when I espied Janis Joplin’s tambourine in a frame right in front of me, then Mick Jagger’s microphone a few inches

from my nose. The debate went swimmingly well. I don’t want to be a bad guest and say that I won, but the 50th Golden Gate Bridge anniversary took place without any official or financial influence on the part of Graham and company. Sure, the span came close to collapsing and hurtling a half million good people to their deaths, but at least it will never be remembered as a Fillmore or Winterland production.

As for me and Graham, he later invited me to attend a Carlos Santana concert at San Quentin. He never did warm up entirely, but I do recall him still eyeballing me warily as he bounced a handball behind the stage.

Peter Anderson, Mill Valley

Bill Graham puts on his ‘debate face’ for ‘Sun’ photographers, circa late ‘80s.

Where was Officer Dahlberg when Pee Wee Herman needed him?

Early one Sunday last month I received a call from Bo Dahlberg, a Marin County deputy sheriff who, at 1am that morning, had stopped a bike rider. Amazing Deputy Dahlberg also did some checking on the bike’s identity. As he did, my stolen bike was recovered, one month after it was taken from in front of Trader Joe’s in San Rafael.

Since I use my bike for transportation, along with exercise, I had already purchased a new bicycle (not knowing the outcome of the stolen bike). I am certain that Trips 4 Kids in San Rafael will welcome the recovered bicycle!

And the sheriff’s substation in Kentfield will enjoy a box of chocolate truffles...

Jason Nachbar, Fairfax

Argh!... I did it again

Least surprising news item of the past year: “Britney Spears’ music sends pirates packing.”

Craig Whatley, San Rafael

Oops!

Last week’s cover story on Kelli McGowan’s battle with dementia has gotten a big response. Kelli wants to be clear, however, that the Nov. 10 dinner and show at George’s was a fundraiser for her personal cause. As her flier stated, “all charitable donations will be used for alternative options, special needs and outreach including creating more awareness of Alzheimer’s, dementia and related diseases.”

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State emissions test—pass or fail?

Meeting strict greenhouse-gas targets can be a smoggy matter...

by Pe te r S e i d m an

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onsidering recent blaring headlines about health-care programs and attacks on big government, it’s not surprising if many people missed the quiet news that California will—and will not— meet its targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

That duel result is included in a recently released report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It’s a classic glass half full/ glass half empty description of the state’s current and possible future policies to cut emissions. The report, which is the first of its kind, models current and proposed policies to see how far they will take the state to meet emission-reduction targets.

California has some of the most aggressive policies in place to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The state has been at the forefront of ways and methods to fight global climate change, despite strong opposition from conservative forces and climate-change deniers, the same type of opposition that has permeated legislatures across the country as well as the halls of Congress. California staked its territory—and its reputation—relatively early by accepting that global climate change is a reality and actions on the state and local levels make a difference, especially in creating an atmosphere of activism that can help influence the rest of the world as an increasing number of people recognize that climate change is the single most critical issue facing the planet.

That recognition in California was enough to attain bipartisan support for

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enacting climate-change policies. In 2004, the state was the first in the nation to adopt gas-emission regulations for automobiles. In 2005, Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered an executive order that calls for reducing gas emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. In 2006, Assembly Bill 32 passed through the Legislature. It mandates reducing gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. AB 32 and other climate-related legislation are the backbone of the effort across the state to tie development and transportation in a coordinated push for regional planning. It’s all aimed at reducing gas emissions and doing the state’s part to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Critics of the state’s emission-reduction policies have tacked a bulls-eye on the “regional planning” concept. Locally the concept is known as Plan Bay Area, and it generates heat among those who attack it as a concept in general and as an effective tool to reduce gas emissions in specific.

Until recently no one had looked at whether the policies the state has enacted actually will achieve its gas-reduction goals. That’s the focus of a study Jeff Greenblatt has produced at the Lawrence Lab using computer modeling. It goes by the cumbersomely scientific title “Estimating Policy-Driven Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trajectories in California: the California Greenhouse Gas Inventory Spreadsheet Model.” That’s a typical mouthful of scientific statement. Boiled down, the study, supported by the research division at the California Air Resources

Board, answers a simple question: Can the state meet the gas-reduction targets it has set?

That target of achieving an 80-percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2050 “is quite a stringent requirement,” says Greenblatt, a climate scientist and researcher at the Berkeley Lab. “Even if we aggressively expand our policies and implement fledgling technologies that are not even in the marketplace now, our analysis shows that California will still not be able to get emissions to 85 metric tons a year of CO2 equivalent by 2050.” The target of 85 metric tons is the target in Schwarzenegger’s 2005 executive order.

The results of the study are far from solid bad news. As with many scientific endeavors, there are shades of gray in the results. The study looks at three scenarios, ranging from current policies in the first scenario to increasingly stringent policies in the other two. The good news? Policies across all three scenarios will result in gas emissions below the targets set for 2020, proving that emission-reduction policies can work. Emissions will fall to between 285 and 406 metric tons, depending on the scenario. Total emissions for 2011 were 448 metric tons and, according the Berkeley Lab, “have been trending down over the last decade.” Greenblatt’s model determines the emissions will fall further by 2030 to between 208 and 396 metric tons, depending on the scenario.

Critics of the state’s efforts to reduce gas emissions often cite the reduction statistics that show the state beating the original projections. They question why the state and metropolitan areas should follow a stricter emission-reduction planning effort when gas reduction already is evident.

That sounds like a good argument. But something happens in 2030 that throws the “we’re-doing-OK-and-we-don’t-neednew-policies” argument out of whack.

According to Greenblatt’s model, starting in 2030, gas emissions start to climb.

An increasing gross state product and an increasing population are the main drivers behind the increase in gas emissions.

The population, now at about 38 million people, is expected to increase beyond 50 million in the next 40 years. According to the California Department of Finance’s latest projections, the state will have added 15.4 million people between 2010 and 2060.

The baseline for Greenblatt’s model is scenario 1, which assumes that the state will proceed with all of its currently committed policies. Scenario 2 adds additional uncommitted policies, including expanded building retrofits, waste diversion and the use of biofuels. Scenario 3 assumes the state will extend its gas-reduction policies to implement emerging technologies, including higher vehicle fuel efficiencies and using even greater amounts of biofuels, more zero-emission and natural gas vehicles and a higher renewable-energy portfolio.

Even using the reduction strategies in scenarios 1 and 2, emissions will start to rise to 444 metric tons a year in scenario 1 and to 288 metric tons in scenario 2.

And in the most stringent scenario 3, the study still predicts an emission level of 188 metric tons, far above the 85 metricton target the state originally set. To get an idea of the methods included scenario 3, the state would have an average fuel efficiency of 77.9 miles per gallon for lightduty vehicles, like passenger cars, in 2050.

The state also would have 51 percent of the electricity produced coming from renewable sources. Also in scenario 3 are cleaner fuels and 1 percent renewable jet fuel.

Even in scenario 2, the middle of the scale on the stringency standard, the state would need to essentially retrofit virtually all buildings within its borders for energy efficiency and install solar power or similar clean energy.

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penthouse lofts for their cats, knit sweaters for their parakeets, tweet as their dog and haven’t been on a date since the ’80s. Animal Planet. 9pm.

Pure Evel: american Legend this look at daredevil motorcyclist Evel Knievel examines his famous motorcycle stunts, his countless broken bones, the horrific crashes and the possibility that he just wasn’t very good at it. Discovery Channel.

10pm.

seen the guy who plays Dracula in the new series, we’re starting to wonder if every goatee’d barista in the Starbucks universe is a vampire now. We didn’t know skinny jeans were a fashion in Victorian England. NBC. 9pm. under the Mistletoe a woman finds true love after she unwittingly enters a call-in radio dating contest. She also gets front row seats to the Styx reunion concert and a marriage proposal from the legendary“ninth caller.”(2006) Lifetime. 10pm.

SatuRday, Nov. 16 diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Greg’s partuESday, Nov. 19 Pete’s ents want him to bond with his Christmas a boy gets to experiolder brother. Little brothers ence Christmas Day over and over everywhere know the only way again. We imagine the novelty to bond with an older brother is would wear off pretty quick and to avoid him until you’re in your you’d resent that lame sweater 30s and make more money than from you grandmother more he does. (2011) Cartoon Network. every time you opened it. (2013) 7pm.

Hallmark Channel. 8pm. as it Happened: JFK 50 years Lincoln at gettysburg Beyond We’d like to think that if it hapthe famous speech, the appearpened in the smartphone era, The 16th President, moance also marked a turning there’d be hundreds of Zapruder ments after issuing the point in presidential communifilms, but it’s more likely nobody Emancipation Emoticon... cation as Lincoln’s words were would see anything. they’d all be Tuesday, 9pm. instantly disseminated across staring at their phones tweeting the Union via telegraph. Of “the president just drove by. What was that course, now he’d text it—4X20+7 years noise?”CBS. 9pm. ago OMG! PBS KQED. 9pm. the Challenger disaster Showing this durLate Show with david Letterman Jennifer ing National tragedy Nostalgia Month is like Lawrence talks about the irony of fans saying showing bass fishing during Shark Week. she is too heavy to play Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. CBS. 11:35pm.

Discovery Channel. 9pm.

by Howard Rachelson

1. Before Sacramento became our state capital in 1854, what three other California cities held that honor?

2. What does an ornithologist like to study?

3. Abraham Lincoln once said to a hotel waiter, “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea ...”

4. Known as “The Flying Squirrel,” this 16-year old athlete won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold medal at the London Olympics.

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5. What is (so far) the only Islamic country with nuclear weapons?

6. Can you identify five well-known talk show hosts whose last name begins with ‘O’?

7. The stone arch London Bridge, built in London in 1831, was dismantled in 1967 and reconstructed thousands of miles away: Where?

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8. What is the lightest chemical element?

9. What former Bay Area athlete holds the all-time NFL record for most career receptions (1,549) as well as most career touchdown receptions (197)?

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10. What dog breeds are most commonly used as seeing-eye dogs or guide dogs for the blind?

BONUS QUEStiON: Can you identify four U.S. presidents named William?

Want more trivia? Howard invites you to upcoming free team trivia contests, at the Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael on Tuesday, Dec. 10, and at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 17, both 6:30 pm. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit! www.triviacafe.com.

▲ Samantha Sachs thought the place was possessed. Her apartment in the 90-year-old Fairfax house was making terrible sounds, and then a 2-1/2 foot fountain of sewage spewed from the toilet.

The waste, including earthworms, dirt and tree roots, also emerged from the bathtub. Four inches of foul matter filled the floors. Samantha, her husband, Cheyenne, and their pets became homeless, separated from their worldly possessions. Polly Knox, owner of Fairfax Variety, heard about their plight and insisted they come into her store to take whatever they needed. They left with a load of sweatshirts, thermal clothing and, most importantly, underwear. “Polly was a sparkling woman in the midst of a ton of poo,” Samantha said. “She made me feel optimistic about our situation.”

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▼ Ann set out to hike on Alta Trail in the Headlands and met a dog walker at the trailhead. The women exchanged pleasantries and Anne went ahead of the large group. Her hike out was gorgeous; however, upon turning around, the scenery changed. Plastic bags littered the fire road. Anne picked up many poop bags, carried them off the trail and disposed of them. Annoyed, she left a note on the Zero canine keeper’s truck: Dear Dog walker with your 9 dogs—Are you that self-important that you believe it’s OK to leave these shit bags strewn along this beautiful trail for all to admire? Have some manners. Bring them with you. Best, Anne Well, that certainly expresses our thoughts on this fecal matter.

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Marilyn Monroe in the back of air Force One. MoNday, Nov. 18 Poltergeist a family It’s probably a dance mix. Discovery Channel. moves into a new home and discovers it is 7pm. haunted by ghostly apparitions and vengethe drama Queen a new reality show ful spirits who threaten their lives. But it’s in about hollywood agent Marki Costello a nice neighborhood, the schools are good and it’s close to a park where the children can grooming young actors to be the next big star. Strategies include makeovers, flashy play. (1982) Sundance Channel. 6pm. romances, drug arrests and tapes made in antiques Roadshow this week, they are in the back of air Force One. E! 8pm.

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able outcome of current gas-reduction policies and the effects of increasing them, rather than speculating on what needs to happen to meet the original targets. It’s a reality-based model. “We were not trying to meet the goals,” he says. “We were simply looking at where we could go with augmentation of existing policies.” And even though the emissions are more than double the 2050 target in the most aggressive scenario, “that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. It means [we] will need additional policies as well as some technologies that currently don’t currently exist.” On an optimistic note, Greenblatt says, the state is on the cusp of “a full transformation of the energy system” by 2050.

But he cautions that climate change surprises could wait down the road. “Who knows what is going to be happening in the world in terms of more serious climate change, and that may sound the alarm for even more Herculean efforts. I certainly hope not because this is going to tax our creative abilities already.”

The results of Greenblatt’s model show that because of the state’s projected increasing productivity and an increasing population, California will have to find additional ways to continue down the emission-reduction path to maintain reduction results and to improve them.

But the fact that California already embarked on the effort, even with a

Republican governor, is a positive sign that progress is possible. Greenblatt says he briefed Gov. Jerry Brown’s office and detected serious interest there. “I think people appreciate seeing some hard numbers like this.” Whether the hard numbers can translate into hard policies that could increase gas emissions is another story. “I think the study is having some impact,” says Greenblatt.” The next step is to determine how much it would cost to implement the policies in the projections. “We need to go to the next level deeper.” Greenblatt says he hopes to have the opportunity to do that work. It wasn’t included in the initial study, he says, because of time and money constraints. A cost analysis always is a critical piece of the process in political decisions about whether to approve or spike a program. But in dealing with climate change, questions about value are hard to define, categorize and quantify.

How much is Sausalito’s waterfront worth?

How about San Rafael’s downtown? Or the marshes in Corte Madera and Novato?

Not to mention homes and businesses in low-lying areas near the bay. All certainly will be affected by currently predicted sea level rise.

In 2009, the San Francisco Bay Conservation Development Commission issued a report titled “Living with a Rising Bay.” The report, which taps scientific research, states that San Francisco Bay water could rise between 11 and 18 inches by mid-

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century and between 23 and 55 inches by 2100. And that’s an average of various models. According to the Bay Commission, the full range of models estimates that by 2100 sea level could increase between 43 and 69 inches. Even if water level rise by the lower estimates, Marin’s shorelines, both east and west, will be seriously affected.

California is continuing its commitment to acknowledging climate change and the threat of sea level rise. The state has entered into a confederation with Oregon, Washington and British Columbia that creates a regional awareness of climate change, its causes and effects that at least in theory leapfrogs inaction at the federal level.

On the international front, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Warsaw began recently with demands for governments to harness growing calls for action on climate change across all levels of government, business and society. The United States turned its back on the Kyoto Protocol, a forerunner of the international effort to combat climate change, after right-wing politicians absurdly branded it as a plot to usurp the sovereignty of the United States. The results of studies such as the one Greenblatt has released contribute to mounting evidence that stringent measures are needed across the board, from local efforts to state initiatives to regional campaigns to international movements.

Bridge trips to take a higher toll... Get ready to open up those wallets (or Fastrak accounts) a little wider, Marin-to-SF commuters—your Golden Gate Bridge toll is going up.

In order to deal with an impending five-year $142 million deficit, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District says it is considering a handful of options, one of which would raise the toll by $1 beginning in April; another would raise the toll in April and then increase it incrementally over the next five years. In that scenario, a pay-by-plate commuter could be coughing up $8 per trip by 2018.

The last time tolls went up was in 2008—that increase brought the damage from $5 to $6.

District officials will weigh their options at their Nov. 15 meeting. —Jason Walsh

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County scoops up a poop patrol The Board of Supervisors stepped in it to the tune of $20,000 this week when it approved the hiring of We Scoop Poop to unsheathe its mighty shovels on county open space.

Pet waste has been a stain on county parklands for years; even pet owners who use the plastic pet-waste baggies made available still often leave their “leavings” at park entrances and trailheads.

We Scoop Poop (motto: “Your Poolution Solution Service”), which has been picking up North Bay pet drop offs since 2003, will patrol 14 county trailheads twice a week through next September, clear out pet-waste receptacles, and refill the plastic baggie dispensers.

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n Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy’s presidential motorcade was winding through the streets of Dallas, when at 12:30pm three shots rang out, seemingly from the Texas School Book Depository—hitting the president in the neck, back and head.

Kennedy was pronounced dead at 1pm (CST), America’s political idealism and false sense of homeland security followed soon after.

Of course, Americans, per se, didn’t “kill the Kennedys,” as Mick Jagger so sinisterly accused in 1968 following RFK’s assassination (it was a lone gunman, or the mob, or Castro, or ...) but we Americans did do as we tend to do—we built up Camelot, in order to tear it down.

Whether the Kennedy mystique is what it once was following Richard

Responses compiled by stephanie POWELL and mackenzie MOUNT

rang out.

Nixon, Oliver Stone and Marilyn Monroe, is up for debate all this month as we approach the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s death. What isn’t, is the idea that Nov. 22, 1963, was a defining moment in the lives of many baby boomers—cold water in the Cold War faces of a generation born into post-war optimism, baptized in the blood of assassination, and raised through the sights and sounds of killing fields, Watergate tapes and cultural revolution.

Who killed the Kennedys? It’s a question, both literally and figuratively, with no definite answer. But another question lives on stronger than ever in the hearts and memories of a generation of Marinites:

What were you doing when you heard JFK had been assassinated?

Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird, Operating Instructions and Stitches “I remember that when Kennedy was killed, I was 9 years old, in fifth grade at Reed in Tiburon, and the principal came into the classroom. The teacher started crying. All the kids ended up in the auditorium. A lot of kids were horsing around, glad to be out of school.

My parents were huge JFK people, and I was very worried about my mother. Some of us watched Cronkite on the TV in the

auditorium. A lot of parents came to pick up their kids. Almost all the female teachers and the male principal, Jack Usilten, were crying.

I wasn’t totally clear how there could still be an America right away if the president was dead, but of course one of the teachers explained that LBJ would be the new president.

Everyone came to our house and had a lot to drink and watch TV. It was deep, shattered communal grief, like Newtown.

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My mother cried for days. It was like a funeral at our house, some profound confusion and wildness of feeling, and fear. ... It was just so bizarre to see every grown-up so stricken, everywhere you went.”

Bob Heinen, owner and publisher of the Pacific Sun “I was sitting in my fifth-grade class at St. Gregory’s Grammar School in Los Angeles.

In walked our principal, Sr. Mary Gertrude Therese. Something was up, usually bad, be-

cause we would never see our principal in our classroom. Sister told my 25 classmates and I that President John F. Kennedy was shot. We all left our classroom, in silence, single file and walked down the stairs and across the grounds to our church. All eight grades were assembled at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church and we knelt down in prayer for our president. I remember how out of sorts all the teachers and nuns acted. As a 10-year-old, I remember thinking, ‘Why was our president shot? Because he was the

father’s funeral cortege passed by. Although we thought it was too maudlin, it proved to be pretty popular with readers of the newspaper. It just goes to show that editors aren’t always right.

It was an immensely traumatic event for the country as a whole and everybody Susan Adams, supervisor, District 1 within it. I think it was a combination of “I was in the second grade in Catholic horror and disbegrammar school, sitlief, because that ting on a blue bench was the first in a eating my peanut string of murders of butter sandwich, prominent politiwhen all of the nuns cal people. As they started crying and went on—MLK, screaming and wailBobby Kennedy—I ing, and it was quite don’t want to say terrifying. We didn’t we became numb know quite what was to it—well, the first going on. And one time around was of them sat the chiltotal absolute disbedren down after we lief that this sort of got back from lunch thing could happen. and told us that our Well, turns out it president had been could, and happens killed, he’d been a couple more times. shot. And that was a It was kind of an really scary thing. opening of the gates It was probably to a dangerous and the first time I realtragic way of settling ized that there was John’s famous salute of his father at St. Matthew’s differences.” violence in the world John Cathedral took place the day he turned 3. where people would Bruce Dern, actor be taking someand honoree at the recent 36th Mill body’s life. We knew that Jesus died on the Valley Film Festival cross, but we thought that was an isolated “I was running, it was about 10:30am incident. That was [my] 7-year-old, secondhere—12:30pm in Dallas. I left before it hapgrade reality check. pened. I was running down Sunset Boulevard I have a very vivid memory ... [of] sitand saw a group of people huddled together ting in front of the television set with my parents watching the funeral, and Caroline, and overheard someone say the president was shot. I was eight miles from my house—I got who was around my age, looking very sad home faster than I ever had before. I was actuthat she lost her daddy. And I felt very sad ally in motion, I’ll never forget it; it changed for her, because I knew how I would have the pulse of who we are.” felt if it had been my daddy.” first Catholic president? Because he was liberal? Because he supported equal rights for blacks?’ I didn’t know the answer and at the time, I thought the best thing was to say a prayer for him and for his family.”

Steve McNamara, owner and publisher of the Pacific Sun from 1966 to 2004 “It was 1963, so I would have been 29, I guess. At the time, I was at the San Francisco Examiner. I was editor of a Sunday magazine called People. I had driven to work and walked into the lobby at the Hearst building at Third and Market, when the elevator guy said, ‘Oh isn’t it terrible about the president?’ I said, ‘What do you mean?’ And he said that he’d been killed.

I took the elevator up to where the Sunday department was. There were a couple TVs there, and everyone was watching and disbelieving and being extremely upset. I knew our issue of People had to come out.

The editors and I thought an appropriate picture was a heroic picture of our president. But our publisher, who was an old Navy guy, he thought we should use a picture of Kennedy’s son—John John. There was a photograph of him standing on some steps and saluting, and we thought that picture was too maudlin. But the publisher thought that was the one, so we had that— the whole front of the magazine was the picture of John John saluting as his dead

Phyllis Faber, co-founder of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust “Oh my ... I remember we lived in a very small town outside of Rochester, New York, and a friend called up and said, ‘Turn on your radio.’ So we turned it up and heard the unbelievable news. My heart was breaking because my children—my two boys were exactly the ages of Jackie and [John] Kennedy’s two children—exactly, so I knew just what was going on in that home. It was indescribable, just a huge national tragedy. Why this country cannot get itself together on gun control, I absolutely fail to understand. I remember seeing that little child dressed up in his camelhair coat, saluting his dad’s coffin as it went by. And I’ll tell you those children were so well behaved, so beautifully behaved. So Jackie had done some great job with them, because they were young to behave as [well] as they did. I was impressed—and heartbroken.”

Judy Arnold, supervisor, District 5 “In 1962, I was accepted into the newly formed Peace Corps, bound for Costa Rica.

The training didn’t start until October, so in June when I graduated from the University of

Kansas, I went to Washington, D.C., to visit two friends, Jill and Priscilla, I had known at Goucher College where I went for my freshman and sophomore year.

Jill and Priscilla had volunteered to work in Sen. John Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

When he was elected, Jill was hired to work in Press Secretary Pierre Salinger’s office, and Priscilla worked for the president’s private secretary, Evelyn Lincoln.

I applied for a job at the Peace Corps to work until training began for Costa Rica. I was hired by Sargent Shriver to work in the Peace Corps office writing articles for trade magazines to interest skilled labor in joining the Peace Corps.

One day, Jill invited me to have lunch with her, and told me to come to the White House to meet her. I checked into the press office, and a Secret Service man told me to follow him. We walked through the Rose Garden, and he told me to wait by the state dining room. I saw Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara going in to lunch with the president of Argentina, who was visiting the White House.

Jill came and said to wait a few minutes, and a door opened and President Kennedy strode in. He was taller and his hair was lighter than he looked in photos. Jill introduced me to him, and he said, ‘You are going to Costa Ricer right?’ reverting to his Boston accent. I replied I was, and he walked into the dining room.

When news came of the assassination, the shock and grief were consuming. When Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald, I thought the world might be ending, it was so unbelievable.

Years later, in looking back on those times, it was a moment when a young president captured the imagination of younger people to serve their government and make a difference.

He had a big influence on my life.”

Rita Abrams, Emmy-winning composer and songwriter of the ‘70s hit ‘Mill Valley’ “I was trying to remember what time the news came out on [the] national media. It was midday; I was a student at the University of Michigan and I was a sophomore. I was in my dorm room when I found out and I remember everybody was just so completely shocked. I was scheduled to go and hear John Hammond Jr., a blues and folk singer—and I just couldn’t move. I just remember staying there on my bed in my little dorm room for hours and hours just in kind of a daze. As sad as everybody was and as shocked as everybody was, [I was] very isolated in the process.

I kind of went through it alone, and it was only after when people connected and were talking about it. I think that John Hammond actually talked about that experience, having that performance the night that JFK was shot and died. So that was my memory—it wasn’t very complex it was just being kind of paralyzed by it. Just letting it kind of wash over me in waves of grief and sorrow.”

Cyra McFadden, former Pacific Sun columnist and author of The Serial “I had a secretarial job for the San Francisco Opera. I was at work on the third floor

of the opera house. I worked for the business manager. I was on the telephone—I don’t remember if it was a business call or incoming or what. The call was interrupted by the opera’s strip board operator telling us to get off the phone because of a national emergency, which was sort of electrifying. After the announcement, it did not shut down instantly, and whomever I was talking to said, ‘Oh my god, the president’s been shot,’ and then the call was disconnected. So, needless to say, I just sat there somewhat stunned, and then everyone went thundering around looking for radios. We stayed in the building glued to those radios. Somebody brought them into my office and we clustered around—there were a number of employees on the floor. At some point, the opera decided to send us all home.

I commuted then from Mill Valley with a friend who worked in the city, as well, and I couldn’t reach him. But he appeared at the opera house and came into my office whitefaced and concerned and said, ‘Let’s get out of here.’ We went home and listened to the car radio. Of course, everybody was simply glued to radios and television for the next few days.

It was rather dramatic, but I’m sure it was terribly dramatic for everybody who heard the news that day, no matter what they were doing or where they were. This was before picking off politicians by gun became national sport. It’s amazing how assassination attempts just fade from the public consciousness. Gabby Giffords, I don’t even see her name in print anymore. We’re used to it now, which is a pretty frightening comment on our society.”

James Dunn, founder of the College of Marin’s theater department “The whole Kennedy family was a part of [an] American mystique. I was close to his age at the time. He had John John, the boy. We even had our little boy, who is now 50 years old, [who] had his hair cut like Little John.

We loved the Kennedys. Both my wife and I at the time were in love with the whole Kennedy mystique.

It changed our lives.

I was teaching at the Menlo high school.

I was sick, and had a really bad cold and had to take a sick day. I was in bed. My wife at the time was down in the laundry room. She had the radio on and heard it and started yelling, ‘The president has been shot!’ We turned on the TV and stayed glued to the set for several days. It was traumatic. Everybody was traumatized. It was a very bad time in this country.

[Our son] was little. He watched with us, we told him that the president had been killed. He accepted that. He was born in ’61.

He was so young—he was still too little to understand anything.

It soured me on politics, I know that. It took me a long time to ever get involved in politics again. From the time the president was assassinated to the time MLK was assassinated ... those were really tough years.

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It was a hard time, and then, of course, it led to the Vietnam War, the protests, the civil rights movement, and al the hoopla and upheaval that happened in the ’60s came directly from that. It was all connected.”

principal’s voice came through a loudspeaker announcing the president had been killed — shocking and frightening for a young person.

I vividly remember watching the funeral procession on television and crying, crying.

There was a strong sense of hopes dashed and the vulnerability of our nation.”

Eugene Schoenfeld, aka Dr. Hip, one of the earliest writers on sexuality and psychoactive drugs; column ran for several years in the Pacific Sun “I was a student at Yale University in the school of public health. I was getting a master’s degree in public health, I had already received my medical degree. I had a meeting with my counselor. Each of the students had a counselor we would meet with periodically and he was kind of an officious guy, he wore a three-piece suit—anyways we were in the midst of our meeting when his secretary came into the office and said that the president had been shot. Then we went to the next room where there was a radio and we heard the reports that in fact JFK had been killed. This professor then said to me something like, ‘You know these things will happen,’ and then he wanted to continue with our meeting. I said, ‘I don’t think I want to do that right now, I’ll return another time.’

I remember walking out of the building in sort of a daze and then spent the next few days glued to the television set watching the events that transpired after that.”

David Mitchell, former longtime editor and publisher of the Pulitzer Prizewinning Point Reyes Light “It was the day before my birthday. I was 19 and going to turn 20 the next day.

At the time, I was in my junior year at Stanford, and I was living off campus, and just as I was heading back to campus for lunch, I hear about it on the car radio, and I can say my first reaction was absolute confusion. I got to the [cafeteria] and everyone there was already trying to make sense out of the news we had just heard. It was still long before Lee Harvey Oswald had been identified as the assassin, so none of us knew what was really going on.

Obviously, the president had been killed, but who did it and why—we were all speculating and didn’t have very good answers.

We had no idea if this was a crazy, off-thewall thing like the Garfield assassination (the guy who assassinated him was just a disappointed office seeker), or there was some political impetus behind it like the Lincoln assassination. We all just sat around feeling bad but not knowing who to be angry at.

Fairly soon afterward, Oswald was arrested and not too long after that, he himself was assassinated. And that’s a mystery in itself. I’m one of those who think that organized crime was behind the [Jack Ruby] assassination of Oswald.

Here we had JFK assassinated in ’63, and then five years later, we have Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinated, and all of a sudden this country seemed up for grabs.

The culmination of all three together had quite an effect on lots of us. After JFK’s assassination, at first it seemed like, well, one of those things that happens once in a hundred years, and here we were [with] two more people being assassinated. And they were all on the liberal forefront of improving race relations and all these things in the country, and it was really pretty horrible.

If you want to say that anything good came out of it, it gave Johnson more strength in Congress to get the Civil Rights Act passed.

‘We’re doing this for John Kennedy, because that’s what he wanted.’ That was a hard argument to fight at the time. It passed only a year later. He really did a lot of good, even in death.

A few months before he was killed, JFK spoke at Cal Berkeley in the stadium, and I went up there to see him. As I was walking away afterward, he drove right past me in his car. I was probably 25 feet away. I had never before or after been so close to a president.

Then he was gone.”

Michael Krasny, host of KQED-FM’s Forum “I was young freshman, like 17, at Ohio University in southern Ohio. I was just walking down the street and a guy—some ne’er-do-well I played cards with—walked by me and said, ‘Kennedy croaked.’ Those were his exact words. He was a borderline character. I didn’t quite know what to make of it. I went back to where I lived and people were crying, and I realized that Kennedy was assassinated, and it hit me. I suspect it hit many people of the time—most of us admired him and he inspired many of us, an iconic figure.

I remember being kind of dazed by it. I was trying to figure out what happened as much as possible.

You never know with a major event who’s going to be the first to inform you and in what way. He put it to me in that crude way, and it didn’t have its impact because I thought, ‘What the hell is he talking about?’

There was no explanation; he just kept walking. I would have much preferred to first learn about it in a less crude way.

I even remember watching the funeral procession. John John made that salute, and it was really very poignant. A lot of us really grieved. He was our president. To be the president of the United States at that time carried a whole different association. He was extremely popular. He was very much watched in our lives and in our consciousness and in our hearts.”

Kathrin Sears, supervisor, District 3 “I was sitting in my seventh-grade classroom at Marin Country Day School when the

Norman Solomon, author and founding director of the Institute for Public Accuracy; former congressional candidate “I was in seventh grade at the time in

the D.C. suburbs. As I remember I was in gym class and somebody said, ‘President Kennedy was shot!’ At first I thought it was someone making it up. It seemed beyond belief—literally beyond belief. I walked out of gym class and I walked past the principal talking to a student and heard part of his sentence, ‘President Kennedy was shot and killed.’ From that voice of authority I learned that it was no longer beyond belief. There was nothing in my world that made me think something like that would happen. It was something that happened in history books, not in real life.

I recall a day or two later watching and seeing Oswald shot—that intensified the feeling that things were out of control.

Part of my assumptions as a child was that people had things under control. The

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Ann Brebner, patroness of Marin’s theater and cinema arts “Oh god I remember it so clearly. My first child was in kindergarten and my second was 3 months old. I was in the kitchen holding him and I was about to turn the radio off because we were going out—and I heard it. And I don’t think I let that baby go for the rest of the day. I spent the entire day holding him. And I did not go and do whatever the hell it was I was meant to do. I remember it very clearly. And I can remember it was—like Kennedy became this baby and if I held him enough, long enough, he’d come back.” Y Share your memories of Nov. 22, 1963, at letters@pacificsun.com.

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Among those neighbors here are two women whose creativity (and a lot of gumption) played a major role in developing one of America’s most successful environments for organic, artisanal and sustainable food production and distribution.

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It is, according to Conley, “a narrative with recipes.” In it we learn of their progress from the East Coast to Chez Panisse (Smith, as a cook) and Bette’s Diner in the East Bay (Conley, as a founder and cook), from studying in Europe to finally building their unique business in Point Reyes.

Folks of West Marin are heroes in this story: organic growers and dairymen and ranchers. They joined together to bring their best to the market when the cowgirls opened their big barn with its cheesemaking rooms in plain view and a retail cheese shop. The little take-out Cowgirl Cantina in one end of the barn quickly became a popular destination, serving sophisticated, simple, local food that can be eaten in sunny outdoor spots or under the shade of young olive trees.

Nowadays the Cowgirl brand is famous and has expanded to urban shops in the Ferry Building in San Francisco (along with a lunch counter) and in Washington, D.C. The larger part of cheese production takes place in more spacious quarters in Petaluma. In addition to the original inventory of local and regional cheeses, carefully selected versions from Europe and other parts of the United States are sold.

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them and serve them, with a brilliant section on cheese plates/cheese courses. Along with recipes for favorite dishes are suggestions for seasonings, complementary wines and nonalcoholic drinks, accompaniments and tricks to use in the kitchen to bring the best to your table.

An emphasis on comfort foods like grilled cheese sandwiches, breakfast specials and home-style casseroles is most appealing. The writers’ style is personal and engaging, with Even cowgirls get the book deals... little dialogs between the two women here and there to make a point—whether to eat the rind on a certain cheese or how many different types to serve on a cheese plate. It also happens to be a handsomely produced book with a dramatic cut-out cover and illustrations by top food photographers, Hirsheimer & Hamilton.

So here we have a great local resource for the holidays. Buy the book, use it while preparing your upcoming feasts and entertaining, give a copy to someone you love. The recipes that follow would be fine for any of the celebrations to come. * * * * * Big name companies often sell soft cheeses with additions like cranberries, nuts, boring cultivated mushrooms. This dramatic version is an indulgence, easily constructed. It must be made ahead of time, which is a bonus during busy party seasons.

While it rests in the refrigerator, the round settles to seal the edges back up. Truffles would be lovely if you can afford them, but wild mushrooms are just fine, and would be great with champagne.

Camembert or Brie Layered With Truffles or Wild Mushrooms

Serves 8 to 10 as an appetizer 1 whole Camembert, Brie, or Cameo cheese Shaved truffle or 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms (such as chanterelles), sautèed in 1 tablespoon butter Slices of very good baguette or levain bread, for accompaniment

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Halve the cheese horizontally, from side to side, as if you were slicing a bagel. Pay attention to how you separate the two halves, as you’ll want to put them back together so all the edges align again.

With a knife, scrape a little cheese from the inside of each half to make room for the filling. (Eat those scrapings on crackers or bread, if you like.)

Add the truffle or wild mushrooms directly to the cut side of one half of the cheese. We don’t measure the truffle, but

just shave it right over the open face of the cheese. If pushed, we’d say about 1 tablespoon, but just shave until the surface has a light layer of truffle all the way across. Carefully reassemble the cheese, cut-sides facing, matching it up as best you can. Cover the cheese with plastic wrap, smoothing it down so there’s no bit of the cheese exposed to air. Refrigerate for at least 3 days or up to 7 days.

On the day you plan to serve it, let it come to room temperature, setting it out about 3 hours beforehand.

Serve with slices of very good baguette or levain. * * * * * This recipe uses Mt Tam cheese from Cowgirl, available in markets all over Marin. The bright bits of persimmon bring color to the freshest of salads made from cold weather crops.

Winter Salad Greens With Persimmon Vinaigrette and Mt Tam

Serves 4 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 small shallot, minced 1/2 ripe Fuyu persimmon, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, juices reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups fresh, beautiful greens (any combination of radicchio, speckled lettuce, Belgian endive, or escarole), washed and torn into pieces 1/2 ripe Fuyu persimmon, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 slices levain bread, cut slightly on the diagonal 4 tablespoons Mt Tam cheese (paste only, not the rind)

To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, pour the vinegar over the shallot. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Whisk together the finely chopped persimmon and juice with the shallot and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil slowly, and continue whisking until it emulsifies.

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, taste the vinaigrette and decide if you’d like more salt and pepper.

When you’re just about ready to serve, dress the salad greens with the vinaigrette.

Spoon 1/4 of the dressed greens onto 4 salad plates and top with the persimmon chunks.

Very lightly toast the bread slices. You want them to be warm but still tender and not overly crisp. Spread 1 tablespoon of Mt Tam on each warm slice, set it on the plate beside the salad, and serve. Y Slice it with Pat at patfusco@sonic.net.

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French outposts will serve traditional fare sAYonARA AT sUsHI RAn Gossip to complement the light-bodied wine on from the restaurant world reveals some Thursday, Nov. 21. Marche aux Fleurs surprises. Hottest news surrounds (23 Ross Common, 415/925-9200) will Mitsunori Kusakabe, executive indulge guests with an allchef of Sausalito’s Sushi Ran you-can-drink selection since 2004, who is leaving in from importer Kermit mid-December to open his Lynch. Foods will include own San Francisco place. salad, chicken confit, and As the star who brought dark chocolate mousse a Michelin star to Marin for $50 per person ... At the international award Left Bank Brasserie (507 winner is a respected artist Magnolia, Larkspur) chef and will be missed ... The Fabrice Marcon will offer cheerful rooster art is gone a la carte dishes (boeuf An event 70,000 years in the making... from the interior of Corte Bourguignon, quenelMadera Cafe, 12 Tamalpais les, grilled sausages) and Drive. It’s now under the management of Georges du Boeuf wine by the glass, carafe the folks behind Lighthouse Cafe of Sauof bottle, for lunch or dinner. 415/927salito who also have a San Anselmo branch 3331. opening soon. eATIng neVeR FelT so good Nov. 21 lIne UP FoR THe PoP UP Chef Goris also the date for Dine Out to End Hunger, don Drysdale, his wife, Susie, and Cibo are an easy way to eat well while doing good. producing a series of adventurous pop-up All you have to do is make a reservation at a dinners at the Sausalito spot, 1201 Bridgeparticipating local restaurant, show up and way. Here’s the intriguing line-up: Nov. enjoy dinner: 20 percent of all food receipts will go to feed others. Here’s the list of venues: 22, What Would James Beard Do?; Dec. 6, Pancho y Gordito! Viva la Raza!, and Dec. Insalata’s and Marinitas in San Anselmo, 20, Holiday Frolic. Each has a distinct party Tavern at Lark Creek and Yankee Pier in attitude. Find out what these are all about Larkspur, Il Fornaio in Corte Madera, Piatti in Mill Valley, Rickey’s in Novato, Vin Antico and buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets. com/profile.458862. Y in San Rafael, and Station House Cafe, Point Email Pat at patfusco@sonic.net.

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hanksgivukkah! There, I’ve said it, the word of the month. Whether you consider it a happy circumstance or a baffling food challenge, the first day of Hanukkah arrives on Thanksgiving Day this year—and since this cultural mash-up won’t happen again for 70,000 years, we should make the most of it. Ceramic turkey menorah, anyone?

How about latkes instead of dressing with the turkey? It’s a happy feasting day for everyone, so go on and pull out all the stops. lIgHT UP To get into the spirit of the secular holiday, stop by the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 24 (11:30am-2:30pm) for Festival of Lights. Along with activities for all ages, there will be traditional foods from Miller’s East Coast Delicatessen. Make an edible dreidel or cheer on teens in a donut-eating competition. Admission is free; canned food donations will be

appreciated. 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Details: www.marinjcc.org.

TRUFFle TIMe Act quickly to enjoy two imminent dining pleasures. Reserve a seat for a special lunch with chef/author David Tanis on Sunday, Nov. 17 (noon) at Saltwater Oyster Depot in Inverness.

After a lunch inspired by his latest work—One Good Dish, The Pleasures of a Simple Meal, he will discuss his food philosophy and sign books. Cost is $80; this covers the meal and a cookbook. Tickets: www.ptreyesbooks.com ... Festa del Tartufo is in progress through Sunday, Nov. 24, at Poggio in Sausalito, with dinners created especially for pairing with white truffles sent from Italy. They are shaved over each serving at tableside, perfuming the air and enhancing the flavors. Check out the menu and details at www.poggiotrattoria.com. don’T PUT A CoRK In IT The third Thursday in November is when Beaujolais nouveau is uncorked in France and HWY.101

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Bob on the tracks So many reissues and tributes—things are getting downright Dylanesque

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ob Dylan, the artist, may have slowed down of late (his last album, Tempest, hit the stores in early 2012). But Dylan, the cottage industry, is operating in high gear.

Yup, that’s a youthful Dylan singing “Motherless Children” on a new Jeep Cherokee TV commercial. And this week has seen the release of Bob Dylan: The Complete Album Collection, Vol. 1, a massive 42-album, multi-label box set (also available in hi-def on a $300 harmonicashaped USB stick).

Too much Bobby?

There’s a new single-disc greatest hits compilation as well.

Those retrospectives arrive on the heels of the revelatory Bob Dylan: Another Self Portrait, 1969-1971, the Bootleg Series Vol. 10, a recent reissue that packed 35 rarities and previously unreleased tracks onto a two-disc deluxe version of what is perhaps Dylan’s most misunderstood and underappreciated album. Evidently, fans in 1970 weren’t ready to hear the voice of a generation covering Paul Simon and

Gordon Lightfoot songs.

If you need help making sense of all of this recorded material, download the new Bootleg Series iOS app, a companion to Another Self Portrait. It includes 500 pieces of content, from historical information to video interviews to photo galleries to interactive lyrics and track details.

And Dylan has been getting his due on stage in a series of tribute concerts.

A couple of weeks ago at 142 Throckmorton, folkie Tim Hockenberry and a group of local players, including bassist Tom Corwin and Marin guitarist Tal Morris, performed songs from their Mostly Dylan CD. In September, an all-star lineup of Bay Area musicians—from gender-bender chanteuse Carletta Sue Kay to the Real Vocal String Quartet—gathered for three nights at the Freight and Salvage folk club in Berkeley and the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco to recreate Dylan’s landmark 1966 release Highway 61 Revisited in shades of torch-pop, rockabilly and klezmer.

The times may be a-changin’—but the popularity of Bob Dylan refuses to wane.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, musicians will gather at the Great American Music Hall for Dylan Fest, a Benefit for Sweet Relief: A Night to Celebrate the Music of Bob Dylan. The lineup includes the Cabin Down Below Band with Doyle Bramhall II, Nicki Bluhm, Tim Bluhm, Boots Riley, Lukas Nelson, Chuck Prophet, Elvis Perkins, Eric Pulido (of Midlake), Craig Finn and Tad Kubler (of the Hold Steady), and Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards), among others, and more special guests.

Meanwhile, the bard of Hibbing is on

the road—he performed last month at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View with My Morning Jacket and Wilco. MMJ singer Jim James told Rolling Stone that the band had hoped for a chance to back Dylan, but instead found the singer to be quite aloof.

This week, the Telegraph reported that Dylan has revealed a secret passion for “toiling over lathes and oxyacetylene torches”—On Nov. 16 Dylan, the sculptor, puts on display in London seven iron gates constructed of vintage iron, old railway parts, rusted wrenches, roller skates, meat grinders and lawn tools.

Bob Dylan, arc-welding heavy-metal enthusiast.

Maybe we should have taken his 2004 memoir Chronicles, Vol. 1, more seriously—after all, he did write that he likes to hunker down with “junk scrap metal” in the art studio of his Malibu mansion.

RANDOM NOTES: Melvin Seals and the JGB Band (aka Jerry Garcia Band) bring their gospel-soaked R&B to 19 Broadway in Fairfax on Friday, Nov. 15. ... Reggae singer Winstrong brings his dance-hall grooves to the Hopmonk Tavern in Novato on Saturday, Nov. 16. ... (Rock and blues violinist extraordinaire Jason Crosby & Friends, featuring Stu Allen, Robin Sylvester, Jay Lane (of Primus) and singer Shana Morrison, will rock the Sweetwater Music Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Crosby has been a member of the Robert Randolph Family band and the Susan Tedeschi Band. ... You also can catch guitarist Stu Allen, of the Dark Star Orchestra, acoustic on Saturdays at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. ...

Five-time Grammy nominee, Suzanne Ciani, of Bolinas, presents an evening of original piano compositions on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Pt. Reyes Dance Palace. Y Hunker down with Greg at gcahill51@gmail.com.

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The mono CD version of this classic 1966 album is truly amazing. But the North Bay audiophile label Mobile Fidelity has surpassed that standard on this new limitededition, three-LP 45rpm stereo box set. The harmonica’s shrillness and the blare of the horns on “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” are gone, and the detail revealed in such nocturnal gems as “Sad Eyed Lady of the Low Lands,” “Just Like a Woman” and “Visions of Joanna” is a sonic opiate. The best vinyl release of the year. —GC 16 Pacific Sun november 15 - november 21, 2013

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The Brazilian state of Bahia is said to be the most African part of Brazil, a place where otherwise long forgotten gods are still remembered. From Capoerira to Samba de Roda to Afixire dances, Balè Folclórico da Bahia brings thrilling choreography, joyous rhythms, and a feisty, flirtatious exuberance to every performance.

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ow I Live Now takes themes and Louise Bryant and other war-movie plot devices we’ve seen in a hunheroines, and as such it’s difficult to give a dred movies and repackages them damn about what happens to her. Espein sparkly new 21st century celluloid, with cially since one of the (morally questionoccasionally compelling, occasionally able) themes of the film is that the worst awkward results. thing about war is that it Daisy, a spoiled American keeps young lovers apart.

OPENING SOON teenager, is sent to England Ten-year-old Harley Bird How I Live Now opens to spend the summer with steals the picture as sweet, Friday, Nov. 15. Rated R. her cousins in a bucolic self-possessed Piper, Daisy’s Running time 101 country cottage. But when youngest cousin and ideal minutes. war breaks out and air raids role model. When the two convulse the neighborhood, of them take it on the run their idyllic life of picnics, after a bloody ambush, hikes in the woods and familial bonding is crossing a war-blasted landscape of corpsreplaced with food rationing, victory gar- es, sociopaths and contaminated drinking dens, crackly radio reports from the front water, the movie kicks into high gear. The and stiff-upper-lip bravado. But this is no 1940 blitzkrieg-onthe-home-front period piece; the time is now, or maybe the day after tomorrow, and the Scarlett O’Hara-ish central character uses her smartphone like an appendage and paints her fingernails kryptonite green.

Director Kevin (The Last King of Scotland) MacDonald’s niftiest device lets us overhear the overloaded inner monoThe strain put upon young love is the true tragedy of war. logues of this self-absorbed American princess—a cross-circuiting war’s unexpected arrival is atmospherihyper-babble of snide observations, cally spooky—a sonic boom, meadowbody issues, warning signals and psychothreshing gale winds and a snowfall of mantras—as circumstances force her to ash—and director MacDonald’s eye for evolve from plugged-in germ-phobic teen landscape is arresting, especially when the to resolute, caring heroine. Unfortunately, verdant green of the woods and hills gives Saoirse Ronan’s Daisy comes off as a sullen way to the war zone’s post-apocalyptic poser without the redeeming zest and fire bluish gray. Y of Vivien Leigh’s Scarlett, Diane Keaton’s Carpet bomb Matt at matthewstafford@yahoo.com.

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F R I D AY November 1 5 — T H U R S D AY November 2 1 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d Free Birds (1:31) Two terrified turkeys travel back in time to change the course of history and banish their fellow fowl from the holiday table forever. l Gravity (1:31) Venice Film Fest phenom about two astronauts who struggle to survive after they’re cast adrift in outer space; George Clooney and Sandra Bullock star. l The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2:26) Jennifer Lawrence is back as Games top dawg Katniss Everdeen, whose victory lap is met with angry, violent rebellion; Lenny Kravitz costars. l The Hunger Games Double Feature (4:48) Catch both chapters of the futuristic grrrlpower thriller (plus souvenir lanyard and discount snacks and drinks) for a mere $15. l JFK (3:09) Oliver Stone’s epic, historically suspect look at the Kennedy assassination stars Kevin Costner, Ed Asner, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci, Tommy Lee Jones, John Candy, Donald Sutherland and a host of others. l JFK: A President Betrayed (1:31) Documentary employs newly recovered evidence and interviews to demonstrate John F. Kennedy’s attempts to get out of Vietnam and make peace with Castro and Khrushchev despite his government’s best efforts. l Last Vegas (1:45) When dedicated bachelor Michael Douglas finally gets hitched, pals Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline whisk him to Vegas for one last wingding…but whither the Rat Pack days of yore? l The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca (3:35) Diva extraordinaire Patricia Racette stars in the Met’s dazzling production of Puccini’s saucy thriller. l Muscle Shoals (1:51) Documentary look at the fabled Alabama recording studio and the musicians who made it great; Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Gregg Allman and other legends bear witness. l Persistence of Vision (1:23) Documentary looks at master animator Richard Williams’ great unfinished work “The Thief and the Cobbler” through interviews, archival footage and dazzling animation. l

The dance of the flamingos in the Royal Ballet’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ showing Tuesday night at the Regency. l About Time (2:04) A time-traveling doo-

fus Londoner tries to use his unique gift to plan, program and preordain his love life. l All Is Lost (1:45) Robert Redford in a oneman tour de force about a mariner guiding his damaged yacht though the stormy, shark-infested Indian Ocean with only a map and a sextant. l The Armstrong Lie (2:03) Alex Gibney’s documentary tracks the rise and fall of seven-time Tour de France-winning cyclist (and chronic drug-user) Lance Armstrong. l Bad Grandpa (1:32) Senior citizen Johnny Knoxville and his young grandson head out on a cross-country journey rife with strippers, bikers and other all-American types. l The Best Man Holiday (2:09) A Christmastime reunion of college buddies turns into a comedy of long-simmering rivalries and romantic alliances; Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan star. l Blue Is the Warmest Color (2:59) Controversial Cannes-winner about the brief yet intoxicating lesbian love affair between a 15-year-old girl and a worldly art student. l Captain Phillips (2:13) Paul Greengrass docudrama about the 2009 hijacking of a U.S. cargo ship and the relationship between its captain (Tom Hanks) and the leader of the Somali pirates (Barkhad Abdi). l

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

(1:35) Cartoon sequel finds inventor Flint Lockwood battling food-animal hybrids like shrimpanzees and tacodiles. l Dallas Buyers Club (1:57) Biopic of Ron Woodroof, the HIV-positive Texas cowboy who established a clearing house for legal and illegal alternative AIDS treatments from around the world. l Ender’s Game (1:54) A geeky Earthling takes on an invading force of aliens with a little help from mentor Ben Kingsley; Harrison Ford costars. l Enough Said (1:33) Should single mom Julia Louis-Dreyfus relax and enjoy her new romance with single dad James Gandolfini or let his ex-wife Catherine Keener bring her down to earth? l Escape Plan (1:56) Security expert Sly Stallone, wrongly imprisoned in the world’s best-fortified lockup, plans a daring, impossible exit strategy with none other than fellow con Arnold Schwarzenegger.

l Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (3:10) Vivid terpsichorean rendition

of the Lewis Carroll classic features a tapdancing Mad Hatter, a sinuous Caterpillar and lithe Sarah Lamb as Alice. l Running From Crazy (1:40) Gripping documentary follows Mariel Hemingway as she deals with her famous family’s history of depression and suicide; Barbara Kopple directs. l Thor: The Dark World (1:51) When Natalie Portman discovers an ancient Norse god weapon, it’s up to Chris Hemsworth to prevent an evil elf from using it to destroy Earth, or something. l 12 Years a Slave (2:14) Steve McQueen directs the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black New Yorker who was abducted and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South; Chiwetel Ejiofor stars. l UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks (3:00) Georges meets Johny in an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout for the ages.

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k New Movies This Week

About Time (R)

Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:25, 10:15 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:35 Playhouse: Fri 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Sat 1, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Sun 1, 4:10, 7:10 Mon-Wed 4:10, 7:10 Thu 4:10 Regency: Fri 1, 4:10, 7:30, 10:25 Sat 1, 4:10, 10:25 Sun-Thu 1, 4:10, 7:30 All Is Lost (PG-13) Playhouse: Fri 3:50, 6:40, 9:20 Sat 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20 Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:40 Mon-Thu 3:50, 6:40 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 11:35, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40 Tue 11:35, 2:15 * The Armstrong Lie (NR) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sat 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 9:15 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:15 Bad Grandpa (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10 * The Best Man Holiday (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25 Rowland: 11:10, 2, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Blue Is the Warmest Color (NC-17) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 8 Sat-Sun 1, 4:30, 8 Mon-Thu 7:15 Captain Phillips (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:50, 3:50, 6:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:45, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4, 7, 10 Sat 1, 4, 7, 10 Sun 1, 4, 7 Mon-Wed 4, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:45, 4, 7:10, 10:20 Sun 7:10 Mon-Tue, Thu 12:45, 4, 7:10 Rowland: 12:45, 3:45, 7, 10 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:10, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 11:40, 4:45, 9:45 * Dallas Buyers Club (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:45, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15, 5:45, 7:15, 8:45, 10:10 Sun-Thu 11:45, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15, 5:45, 7:15 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Sat 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Sun 1:40, 4:30, 7:30 Mon-Tue, Thu 4:30, 7:30 Wed 2, 4:45, 7:45 Ender’s Game (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 4:10, 7, 9:40 Sun-Wed 12:50, 4:10, 7 Thu 12:50, 4:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10 MonThu 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 12, 1:30, 2:40, 4:15, 5:30, 7, 8:15 Rowland: 11:25, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:25 Enough Said (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 8:15 Lark: Fri-Sat 7:45 Sun-Thu 7 Marin: Fri 4:20, 7:15, 9:40 Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:40 Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:10, 10:30 Escape Plan (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 9:55pm Free Birds (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 1:30, 3:45, 6 Thu 1:30 Lark: Fri 5:30 Sat 3:15, 5:30 Sun 2:30, 4:45 Mon-Thu 4:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:20, 5:45, 8:20; 3D showtimes at 11:35, 2, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25 Rowland: Mon-Wed 12, 4:55, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 2:20, 9:40 Thu 12; 3D showtime at 2:20 Gravity (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20 Sun-Thu 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:25; 3D showtime at 7:45, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:40; 3D showtimes at 3, 5:25, 7:45, 10:10 MonThu 9:45; 3D showtime at 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35 Rowland: Mon-Wed 12:40; 3D showtimes at 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:15 Thu 12:40; 3D showtimes at 3:10, 5:30 Cinema: Thu 8 Fairfax: Thu 8 Marin: Thu 8 Northgate: Thu 8, 10, * The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13) midnight Playhouse: Thu 8 Rowland: Thu 8, 11:15, midnight * The Hunger Games Double Feature (PG-13) Fairfax: Thu 5:15 Northgate: Thu 5:20 Rowland: Thu 5:20 * JFK (R) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 * JFK: A President Betrayed (NR) Rafael: Sun 7 (writer-director Cort Taylor and producer Darin Nellis in person) Last Vegas (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:30 Sat 12:45, 4, 7, 9:30 Sun 12:45, 4, 7 Mon-Thu 4, 7 Rowland: 11:15, 1:55, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca (NR) Lark: Sat 11am Muscle Shoals (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sat 4, 8:45 Sun 4 Mon-Wed 8:45 * Persistence of Vision (NR) Rafael: Thu 7 (filmmaker Kevin Schreck via Skype) * Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (PG) Regency: Tue 7 Running From Crazy (NR) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Tue 6:30 Sat 1:45, 6:30 Sun 1:45 Thor: The Dark World (PG-13) Cinema: Fri-Wed 10:40am, 10:05pm; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 4:20, 7:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:05, 6:50, 9:50 Sun-Thu 1:15, 4:05, 6:50 Marin: Fri 4:40, 10:10; 3D showtime at 7:30 Sat 1:40, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 4:40, 7:30 Sun 1:40; 3D showtimes at 4:40, 7:30 Mon-Wed 4:40; 3D showtime at 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:30, 3:50, 5:10, 7:50, 9:10, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 11:10, 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 6:30, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50 Rowland: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50 12 Years a Slave (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35 Sun-Thu 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:05 Sun-Thu 12:30, 3:50, 7 Sequoia: Fri 4, 7, 10 Sat 1, 4, 7, 10 Sun 7 Mon-Tue, Thu 4, 7 * UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks (PG-13) Regency: Sat 7

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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 N O V E M B E R 1 5 — F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 2 2 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 11/15: Another Femme Fatale Friday Vocalists Lauralee Brown, Debra Clawson, Connie Ducey and Joan Getz team up with Malcolm Granger, keyboard; Andy Dudnick, bass and Steve Malerbi, drums. Ticket includes a small plate buffet, no host adult beverage bar available. Doors at 7pm. 8pm. $25-30. Mary’s Futons, 4100 Redwood Highway, San Rafael. 472-2919. marysfutons.com.

11/15-17: David Nelson Band 8pm. $30-35.

Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Way, San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net

11/15: Elise Witt, Becky Reardon and Terry Garthwaite “Joyous Musical Explora-

tions: Spirited Songs.” A three woman round robin event with Elise Witt, Becky Reardon and Terry Garthwaite. 8pm. $13-$15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael.

453-3161. studio55marin.com.

11/15: Groovin with the Phillip Percy Pack

Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant , 250 Entrada Dr., Novato. 244-2665. rickeysrestaurant.com.

11/15: Jai Uttal An Evening of Ecstatic Chant.

8-10pm. $25-30. Yoga Tree Corte Madera, 67 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Corte Madera. 945-9642. yogatreesf.com.

11/15: Melvin Seals and JGB Josh McIntosh opens. 9pm. $30-35. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 261-1512. 19broadway.com.

11/16: Dirty Cello and Friends Gypsy jazz.

With Rebecca Roudman. 8pm. $15-38. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

11/16: Gini Wilson Trio Jazz. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com.

11/16: The Phillip Percy Pack Jazz. 7pm. No cover. San Rafael Joe’s, 931 Fourth St., San Rafael.

244-2665. Sanrafaeljoes.com.

11/16: Radiance Kirtan Band With Sri Krsna Kirtan, Radhanath and Kilimba. Organic dinner included with admission at 5pm. Music at 7:30pm. $10-20. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

11/17: Foxes in the Hen House 7pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com 11/17: Passion Habanera Classic Cuban salon music. 6pm. No cover, dinner encouraged.

Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

11/19: From Tel Aviv to Ramallah: A Beatbox Journey with Yuri Lane Part of

the “Salaam, Shalom: Speaking of Peace” series.

Yuri Lane, beatbox/vox-pop tapestry. Sharif Ezzat, live visuals. 7pm. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org/beatbox.

11/19: Swing Fever “Hit that Jive: Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, King Cole.” 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

11/20: Jesse Lee Kincaid and Friends “My Light.” 8:30pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757

Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1392.

11/20: John Hoy Trio Jazz. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

11/21: Deborah Winters with Cedricke Dennis Jazz. 7pm. Panama Hotel and Res-

taurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

11/21: Kirtan with Mirabai Third Thursday call and response singing, meditation. With live instrumentation including harmonium, guitar, digeridoo, dulcimer, flute, tamboura, percussion.

Children welcome. 7:30pm. $10 donation. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events.

11/20: Michael Aragon Quartet Jazz. 9pm.

No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1392.

11/20: Sounds of Freedom With Jose Neto, Lorin Rowan, Chris Rowan. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com

11/22: Rusty Evans and the Ring of Fire

Winter Music Series. Music of Johnny Cash. RSVP needed. 8pm-1am. $ 8.San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Avenue, San Rafael. 272-8802. facebook.com/events/589949141053675.

11/22: 7th Sons Rock and Roll Dance Party The Cruising Club is a member’s only

club. Please RSVP for admission. 8pm. $10.

Sausalito Cruising Club, 300 Napa St., Sausalito.

847-2670.

Comedy 11/19: Mark Pitta and Friends Standup.

8pm. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

142throckmortontheatre.org.

‘Tell’ it like it is A powerful new nonfiction prizewinner from Canada has just come to video shelves, which isn’t to say it’s a documentary. Director Sarah Polley charts her own gradual awakening from the fictions of her family in STORIES WE TELL—and one secret in particular that could have rocked the solidarity that brought them close in the wake of their mother Diane’s death As they say, ‘Secrets, secrets are no fun, unless you share with everyone.’ from cancer in 1990. On the surface it’s as lurid a formula as any episode of 48 Hours: A daughter’s detective work wrests up the explosive secret her actress mother tried to take with her—cut to talking heads. What makes it so different here is the power of compelling love and introspection seen in her amazing family, all of whom sit for Polley’s warm grilling—from actor father Michael to her siblings from Diane’s previous marriage, to a cast of unexpected characters her investigations take her to. The effect of this unfolding for the filmmaker and for us is one that the Canuck novelist Robertson Davies would instantly have recognized: Any act radiates beyond its own charmed circle of intimates to the outside world, for good or ill, but never in the way you’d expect. If I’m being vague it’s to save you the power of this film’s revelations and twists—the last being a stylistic mind-blower as Polley, a successful actor-director herself, gets the final say.—Richard Gould

Dance

11/15-16: ‘Nosies Off’ 7pm. Little Theater, Drake High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo. 453-8770 ext. 4704.

11/15-16: BFA in Dance Fall Performances at Dominican Students in the LINES Ballet/

Concerts

11/16-17: Mill Valley Philharmonic “Old World/New World.” Works by Dvorak, Honneger and Debussy. Bertina Mitchell, harp. Free.

4pm Nov. 16 at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 2pm 11/16: ‘The Listener’ With Charlie Varon. West Nov. 17 at Osher Marin Jewish Community Marin based David Ford directs. 8pm. $18-22.

Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 488-8888. 383-0930. millvalleyphilharmonic.org.

11/16: Marin/Marin Swedish master fiddlers sgvcc.org.

Michael and Maria. 8pm. $13-15.Studio 55 11/15-17: ‘Carousel’ Marilyn Izdebski Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael.

Productions presents the Rodgers and Ham453-3161. studio55marin.com. merstein musical. 7:30pm Nov. 15-16; 1pm 11/16: Marin Baroque Chamber Choir Nov. 16-17. $13. San Anselmo Playhouse, 27 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 800-838-3006. “Handel/Italian Journey.” Dixit Dominus and marilynizdebskiproductions.com. other works by Handel and Corelli. Reception 11/15-17: ‘Getting Sara Married’ Staged following concert. 8pm. $5-25. First Presbyterian reading. 8pm. 2pm Nov. 17. $10. Novato Theater Church San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Company Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato.

Anselmo. 497-6634. marinbaroque.org.

883-4498. novatotheatercompany.net.

11/17: Morgenstern Trio Presented by the Mill 11/21-12/22: ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Valley Chamber Music Society.With Catherine Carol’ By Tom Mula. Jon Tracy directs. 8pm Tues., Thurs.-Sat.; 7pm Sun. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Klipfel, piano; Stefan Hempel, violin and Emanuel Wehse, cello. Works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Valley. 388-5200. marintheatre.org.

Bloch, Ravel. 5pm. $15-30. Mt. Tamalpais United 11/15-12/15: ‘Harvey’ 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley.

Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. rossvalleyplayers.com 381-4453. chambermusicmillvalley.org.

Theater

BFA in Dance program at Dominican University of California will present two fall performances.

7pm Nov. 15; 3pm Nov.16. $10. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, Acacia Ave., San Rafael.

482-3579. dominican.edu.

Art 11/15-16: Art Angels Fair 25% of all sales go to support the outreach programs of St. Stephen’s Church. 9am. Free. St Stephen’s Church, 3 Bayview Ave, Belvedere Tiburon. 435-4501. ststevenschurch.org.

11/16: Fibershed Marketplace Local artisans and farmers will be displaying and selling their wares, made entirely of locally grown fibers and natural dyes. A portion of sales benefits Fibershed, a local non-profit. Noon. Free. Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station. fibershed. com/event/fibershed-marketplace-pop-up-show.

11/16-17: John Lewis and Helen Webber Art Exhibition Paintings, metal sculpture; tapestries and painted furniture. 1pm. Free. Lewis/ Webber Studios, 28 Timothy Ave., San Anselmo.

261-1048.

11/16: San Anselmo Artists Studios PreHoliday Sale and Show Pre-holiday show

and sale. 2-8pm. 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., next to Red Hill Shopping Center, San Anselmo.

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11/16-17: Eileen Ormiston: 2013 Holiday Open Studio and Sale 11am-6pm. Free.

Outdoors

Eileen Ormiston Studio, 38 Dutch Valley Lane, San Anselmo. 457-9295. eileenormiston.com.

11/16: Fall Birding at Bothin Marsh Open to all ages and skill levels. Rain will cancel. 9am. Free.

Pohono Park and Ride, Pohono St. parking lot, Mill Valley. 897-0618. marincountyparks.org.

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Behind Bars.” 7pm. Free. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. jeffburkhart.net.

11/20: Art Contemporary Marin Lecture: Roy Forest As part of the series, the Mill Valley

Public Library is sponsoring a lecture on contemporary art by Roy Forest, an award-winning Mill Valley artist. 5:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org.

11/20: The Inky Fingers Fine Art Print Sale

Original artwork by the students of Visual Arts Professor Tron Bykle will be on display and for sale. 11am. Free. College of Marin, Fine Arts bldg., 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 457-8811, ext. 7687. marin.edu.

11/20: David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition. Program sponsored by the Friends of the

Corte Madera Library. 7pm. Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera.

924-6444. marinlibrary.org.

Through 12/30: Marin Civic Center Exhibition “Art Contemporary Marin Media Mix.” Group exhibition. Free. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 868-2308. artcontemporarymarin.blogspot.com.

Kids Events 11/15: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Directed by Amy Marie Haven. Musical Director Ben Malkevitch.

Bidalia E. Albanese and June Cooperman, choreography. 7:30pm. Fri.; 2pm. Sat.-Sun. $14-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

11/16: Culann’s Hound 11am. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Dr., Sausalito. baykidsmuseum.org 11/16: Holiday Bazaar Live music, hand made gifts, home baked treats. Children’s crafts and games, bounce house. 10am. Free. Mt. Tam Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore at Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 272-6067. mtumc.org.

11/17: Afternoon with McSweeney’s McMullens 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51

Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/17: Make Your Own Nature Guide

Ranger will teach kids about local plants and trees the creative way. Discuss and use plant samples found in the area to create a plant identification book. For ages 5-12. Rain will cancel this event. 10am. Free. Deer Island Open Space, Deer Island Lane, Novato. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

Film 11/16: Met: Live in HD presents Puccini’s TOSCA Directed by Luc Bondy 11am., Lark Theater, . Kathleen Gaines. $24, general seating.

11/18: Monday Night at the Movies : ‘La Traviata’ Starring Placido Domingo, Teresa

Stratas and Cornell. James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. 7:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org.

11/20: Hooked on Marin Series: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop Lorne Peterson,

visual effects artist for the entire Star Wars saga, gives an inside look at the science and secrets behind the artful models and sculptures of Star Wars. 7pm. $15. Sir Francis Drake High School Theater, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 485-9528. hookedonmarin.com.

11/16: Fall Color Photography at Willis Evans Canyon Join Ranger/photographer

Craig Solin to explore fall colors. Bring layered clothing, a snack, camera and good footwear as it could be muddy or slippery. No animals (except service animals) please. 9am. Free. Gary Giacomini Open Space - Willis Evans Canyon, Redwood Canyon Dr., San Geronimo. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

11/16: Mount Burdell Summit hike across the south slope and then up. For ages 15 and up. No animals (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. David Herlocker will lead. 9am.

Free. Mt. Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Dr., Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

11/20: Birds at Rush Creek This is a Healthy Parks, Healthy People event. This walk takes us along the edge of a tidal wetland that is a haven for waterfowl and shorebirds. For ages 15 and up. No animals (except service animals) please.

Heavy rain may cancel. 10am. Free. Rush Creek Open Space, Pinheiro Fire Rd gate on Binford Road, Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

Readings 11/15: Associated Press Photographers

Drawing from the most comprehensive collection of photos of the Vietnam War, AP’s new book, “Vietnam: The Real War” tells the story of the war through the images that helped shape public opinion and features commentary from acclaimed photographers. 7pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/15: Gennifer Choldenko “Al Capone Does My Homework” is the last, heart-pounding installment in The New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning Alcatraz trilogy.

6:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/15: Marie Simmons Honey and cheese pairing with recipes from her new book “Taste of Honey: The Definitive Guide to Tasting and Cooking with 40 Varietals.” 5:30pm. $10 or free with purchase of featured book. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/16: Betsy Franco In Conversation with Tom Franco. “Naked.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/16: Giada de Laurentiis “Giada’s Feel Good Food.” 7pm. $40, includes a signed book.

Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/16: Julie Rivett and Richard Layman

“The Hunter and Other Stories.” 11am. Free.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/16: Luke Barr “Provence, 1970.” 1pm. Free.

Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building , San Francisco.

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11/16: Richard Kurin Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, “The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/17: Ellen Stimson “Mud Season.” 1pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/17: Gary Pomerantz “Their Life’s Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers.” 5pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/17: Memoir Panel California Writers Club: Fourth Sunday. Memoir Panel with Linda Joy Myers, Lynn Henriksen and Francine Brevetti. 2-4pm. $5-10. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/17: Veronica Mary Rolf “Julian’s Gospel: Illuminating the Life and Revelations of Julian of Norwich.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/18: Judith Choate “An American Family Cooks: From a Chocolate Cake You Will Never Forget to a Thanksgiving Everyone Can Master.”

7pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/18: Sausalito Library Speaker Series

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Arthur D. Colman will discuss his forty years in Sausalito as a writer, therapist and expert on scapegoating and the motivations behind revenge. Author of “Up from Scapegoating: Awakening Consciousness in Groups,” Dr. Colman is also the author of the “Revenge, Inc.” 7pm. Free. Sausalito Council Chambers, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. .

11/19: Brad Mangin Freelance sports photographer Mangin utilizes the accessible photo technology of Instagram to document subjects ranging from Buster Posey to Yankee Stadium to helmets in their cubbies in “Instant Baseball: The Baseball Instagrams of Brad Mangin.” 7pm. Free.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/19: Howard Willens “History Will Prove Us Right.” 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/19: Literary Lunch with Ann Patchett

“This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.” 12:30pm. $55. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/20: Dan Millman and Sierra Prasada

“The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/20: Rosetta Costantino “Southern Italian Desserts.” 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/21: Fritjof Capra “Learning from Leonardo.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/21: Marin Poetry Reading Marin Poetry Center presents readings of Poets Louise Mathias and Rae Gouirand as part of Marin Poetry Center’s ongoing Third Thursday Series. 7:30pm. $3-5. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission St., San Rafael. 889-5295. marinpoetrycenter.org.

11/21: Valerie Miner “Traveling With Spirits.”

6pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/22: Ann Kirschner “The Lady at the O.K. Corral: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp.”

7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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11/15: Art Angels Bubbles and Bach Premiere Party St. Stephen’s Church hosts the 10th biennial Art Angels Fair fundraiser on November 15 and 16. With the American Bach Soloists, champagne, art exhibition showcasing works of Marc Kasanin, Vera Reynolds and Jim Levorsen on display. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and an extensive silent auction complete the evening. 5pm. $50-75. St Stephen’s Church, 3 Bayview Ave, Belvedere Tiburon. 435-4501. ststevenschurch.org.

11/15: Children’s Book Mavens Recommend Children’s book specialists to hear about

the best new books for the young people on your

list. Join us for tea, cookies and a good talk. 1pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/15: Gifts From the Garden Join Master Gardener Anne-Marie Walker to learn how to grow, harvest and dry your herbs for peak flavor.

Then make an herbal blend with herbs grown by the Marin Master Gardeners at the Marin Art and Garden Center’s herb garden. Taste some of this herbal bounty and go home with recipes so you can recreate these blends. Noon. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 427, San Rafael. 473-6058. marinlibrary.org.

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A Celebration of Divine and Human Love with Jai Uttal. 1pm. $50. Yoga Tree Corte Madera, 67 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 945-9642. yogatreesf.com.

11/15: Moonlighting with Owls Wine and dine experience and an intimate encounter with owls and their handlers. Tickets are limited.

Ticket price includes dinner and wine. 6:30pm. $300. Poggio Trattoria, 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

454-4587. hungryowl.org.

Men are not allowed to say no at this party.

Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy nightclub attire recommended. 8pm. $10. Embassy Suites Hotel Marin, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael.

507-9962. thepartyhotline.com.

11/15: Spaghetti Bingo Friday Doors open at 6:15pm. Includes nine bingo cards and spaghetti dinner. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seating. Limited tickets, arrive early. 6:15pm. $8. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. tcsd.us.

11/15: Vision for Life with Meir Schneider Learn how to get rid of reading glasses and see well without glasses, how to prevent common eye problems. With therapist/educator, Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT, founder of the School for Self Healing, relieved symptoms of his congenital blindness and developed an original holistic approach to health and vision. 7pm. Free. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events.

11/16: And the Animals Said Presented by The Golden Gate Dowsers. Bring your animal pictures. 1:30am. Adm. Bldg. Rm 201, Town Center of Corte Madera , 770 Tamalpias Dr., Corte Madera. 564-6419.

11/16: Book Sale San Rafael Library

10am-4:30pm. San Rafael Public Library, Corner of 5th Ave. and E St., San Rafael. 453-1443. srpubliclibrary.org.

11/16: Book Sale This month’s booksale features books on home, crafts and poetry.

9am-4pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org.

11/16: Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and Well-Being Mindfulness and compassion practices are among the most powerful agents of brain change known.

9:30am. $50-108 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre. 488-0164. spiritrock.org.

11/16: Kate Milliken: Jump Start Your Stalled Story Through targeted exercises and

craft discussions, this class will pinpoint the trouble in your writing’s engine and get you back on the road, eager to move full speed ahead. 10am2pm. $55. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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restore oak woodland and grassland habitat by removing encroaching Douglas-fir seedlings on Mt. Tamalpais and learn how to use the ever-

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Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants, dress for variable weather and bring a reusable water bottle. We provide breakfast snacks, water, tools and inspiration. Rain cancellation and fire closure information can be found by calling after 7:30am on the day of the event. 9am. Free. Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot, Sky Oaks Road, Fairfax.

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11/17: Liberate the Body and Stretch the Mind: Meditation and Yoga This daylong

combines the traditional practices of Buddhist mindfulness meditation and Anusara yoga. Periods of meditation will alternate with yoga, allowing the techniques to support each other and create a sense of mind-body connection, vitality and well-being. The daylong will feature an exploration of Buddhist and Yogic philosophy, poetry and good humor. There will be ample time for discussion, as well as attention to individual challenges. With Wes Nisker and Katchie Ananda.

9:30am. $50 - $108 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher(s) Add $5 at the door. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre. 488-0164. spiritrock.org.

11/17: Marin Watershed Forum Gallinas Watershed Council will be hosting a countywide Marin Watershed Forum to bring together watershed groups, citizen advocates and anyone interested in stewardship of Marin County creeks and watersheds. With special guest Mitch Avalon will join the discussion. 3:30pm. San Rafael Community Center Auditorium, 618 B St., San Rafael.

578-2580. gallinaswatershed.org.

11/17: Self Defense for Women: Free Seminar Learn basic techniques that are easily

mastered and can be used by anyone of average fitness and skill. After brief explanations and demonstrations, seminar attendees will have the chance to practice each technique until they are comfortable using them.Wear comfortable clothes. Attendance is limited to fifty participants. Noon. Free. Goju Karate, 622 Lindaro St., San Rafael. 413-0930. gojukarate.com/women.

11/17: Steve Bingham Tells the Story of His Life In 1971, lawyer-activist Steve Bingham

was falsely accused of smuggling a gun into San Quentin prison that allegedly resulted in a prison riot that left six people dead, including George Jackson, member of the Black Panther Party. Bingham subsequently spent 13 years on the run from the FBI, finally returning to the USA when the political climate against leftwing activists had eased, and was acquitted of all charges in 1986. Donations in aid of Gaza’s Ark and Freedom Stitchers will be appreciated.

Reception proceeds will benefit a deaf girl in Gaza. 4pm. Free, donation. First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo.

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wildlife viewing and kayaking along Lagunitas Creek. Work to improve trail tread and prevent standing water during the winter months, habitat restoration. Work suited for volunteers 10 years and up. Tools, gloves, training, refreshments provided. Dress in layers you can get dirty, with long pants, long-sleeved shirt, a hat/ visor, sturdy shoes and bring water. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome. 9am. Free. White House Pool Open Space, Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema. 473-2823. marincountyparks.org.

11/17: Workshop for Seniors Rev. Chip Wright will conduct a workshop for seniors and their executors on housing choices, transportation, and the resources available. Ben Gale, attorney-at-law, will discuss living trusts. Lunch will be provided. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. RSVP by Nov. 15: Carol Littrell at 883-9676 or cjwlittrell@aol.com. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 883-9676. uumarin. org/index.php/news-events/upcoming-events/ elder-planning-workshop-ii.

11/18: Daniel Patterson Coi: Stories and Recipes with Book Passage Coi Restaurant:

373 Broadway, San Francisco, CA Single $115; Couple $200 (one book) At his restaurant Coi, Daniel Patterson mixes modern culinary techniques with local ingredients to create dishes that speak of place, memory, and emotion. Coi includes 70 recipes, beautiful photos, and personal essays about Patterson’s thoughts on food and cooking. This event is a book launch and reception to celebrate the cookbook Coi: Stories and Recipes. Rather than a sit down dinner, Patterson is preparing a sampling of his recipes, paired with the proper wine. 4:30pm. $115 single, $200 couple. Coi Restaurant, 373 Broadway, San Francisco. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/18: Election Results Recap Marin Women’s Political Action Committee invites you to join discussion and analysis of recent election results with IJ opinion page editor Brad Breithaupt; political analyst Peter B. Collins and Novato City Council member Jeanne McLeamy.

6pm. $35. Marin Joe’s restaurant, Fourth St., San Rafael. 897-1224. mwpac.org. and older. 9:30am-3pm. Space is limited. YWCA Marin, 4380 Redwood Highway Suite A-1, San Rafael. 479-9922. ywcasf-marin.org.

11/20: Care for the Caregiver The Health and Wellness Resource Group of the San Rafael Chamber and Hospice By The Bay open house event. Seasonal foods provided by Whole Foods.

Treat yourself to a mini-massage, guided imagery, meditation, stretching, neurofeedback, learn about respite care and more. 11:30am. Free. 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur. 927-2273. hospicebythebay.org/index.php/about/calendar/ community-events.

11/21: 10,000 Degrees - Seeking Scholarships 10,000 Degrees will be at the Marin City Library helping college bound students navigate funding for college. 4pm. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Sausalito. 332-6159.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Your fiery passion and determination prove to be the perfect pairing to check off all of your to-dos this week. With Jupiter firmly fixed in your home sector, your timing is right for seeking a better rate on your current residence. Your luck continues with Sunday’s full moon— that’s the day to buy your lottery ticket.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) The Nov. 3 solar eclipse in Scorpio brought with it a make-it-or-break-it mindset. Your seventh house of committed partnerships is inescapably highlighted this week: Drop down on one knee or give the key to your partner’s home back. The fate of your relationship depends on the strength of its foundation—regardless, a new trail will blaze thanks to the eclipse’s power over your heartstrings.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Typically a go-with-the-flow type of sign, you’re not one to sit around and complain. However, this month you without a doubt feel you’re starring in your very own remake of Groundhog Day. No, not even Bill Murray could save you from the wrath of Mercury’s retrograde.

But shift your mundane mindset—a well-earned opportunity manifests.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) This week is all about preparation. Prepare for a 24-hour Cancerian free-for-all on Monday, complete with recognition in your project sector. Creativity will flow with ease and your confidence will compliment any project you decide to attach your name to. As for your love life: If you’re planning a holiday engagement, try any time before Nov. 30.

There’s no time like the present, right?

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) You’re always seeking another 15 minutes of fame and the full moon may bring you your trailer time a little early this week. The possibility of a new position or promotion is imminent and eagerly anticipated by your diligent inner lion. Your hard work will be rewarded with overdue public praise and recognition. It may even land you a guest spot on TV. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) It’s time to travel! Your journey arrives at a time you are eager to resolve an educational matter. Whether you’re anticipating hearing from a certain college or putting the finishing touches on a project—the stars set you up in an ideal position to stand out and then hit the road.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) It’s time for change, Libra! Mars and Jupiter’s alignment on Nov. 18 is practically just for you. Circle that day on your calendar. That’s the day to take the next step in your career. Hand in hand with your career path, comes a focus on financial matters. Add that insurance package you’ve been putting off, money comes and goes, but better safe than sorry.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) November started off starring you, dear Scorpio, in your very own one-man band. The beginning of the month set the stage allowing you to shape a new path. The need to reconsider what brings joy to your daily life presents itself. Love takes the front seat after Nov. 18—including the way you love and view yourself. You’re the star of your very own Extreme Makeover.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) You started off this month as the Miss Cleo of the sun signs. Your instinct was sharp and dead on, but don’t let your newfound wisdom overshadow the necessity of patience. Let your restlessness subside and embrace what this weekend’s tender full moon has to offer: great rewards in love, money and creativity—if you slow down and take the time to look around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You have a secret admirer! Your focus on your appearance and all of your recent shopping has paid off. Although your prudence rarely leaves you with an opportunity to nurture the unexpected— this week the full moon brings you an all access pass to Flattery St. The full moon in Taurus guarantees an unpredictable love-filled weekend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) This is the week the nurture your inner dreamer! Plans regarding a recent goal are set into motion. Take charge and turn your dreams into reality. Your charisma is undeniable on Monday, that’s the day to set plans to persuade. And, check in with your parents on Tuesday, they’d love to hear from you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Fourscore and five months ago you’ve been waiting for your ruler, Neptune, to go direct since June! Neptune finally went direct on Nov. 13—the first days caught you off guard with an unfamiliar ease. You’re no longer stuck in quicksand and the fate of your creative ideas is set to impress. The full moon’s focus for you this month is in writing and speaking, so take creative liberty without a second guess. Y november 15 - november 21, 2013 Pacific Sun 25

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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 November 26, 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.

Safe, successful MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS SUPPORT GROUPS meet every other week for women who have lost their mothers in childhood, adolescence or adulthood through death, separation, illness, or estrangement. In a supportive environment, women address and explore relevant issues in their lives, current and past, including the many consequences of mother loss with opportunities for healing and integrating the loss, self-empowerment, and successful coping strategies. Facilitated for 14 years by Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249), CGP (41715), whose mother’s death in adolescence was a pivotal event in her life. Individual, Couple, and Family Sessions also available. Contact Colleen at crussellmft@earthlink.net or 415/785-3513.

EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN, starts November 18 - offered by Equine Insight at Willow Tree Stables, Novato. Please join us for this experiential group on Mondays, 11:00 - 12:30p for six weeks. We will explore how horses, with their innate sense of empathy, heal through your own personal processes issues of grief, loss, trauma, ongoing depression and anxiety. Our workshop will introduce you to our equine therapy partners who will introduce you to the profound healing nature of horses and the varied ways they communicate. Each participant will be offered the individual experience of connecting with our horses who are skilled in facilitating healing. There will be time to process before and after each group. Group size will be limited to 6 participants to maximize personal attention. No previous horse experience necessary as we will do most therapeutic exercises on the ground.

This group is presented by Equine Insight and Judy Weston-Thompson, MFT, CEIP-MH (MFC#23268, PCE#4871). Judy has been using equine facilitated psychotherapy in her psychotherapy practice since 2006. Please see our website for sign up availability www.equineinsight.net. Or email us for more at equine insight@aol.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133289 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as #1 K9 SCRUB CLUB, #2 FIND FERGUS, 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE SUITE 195, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CHARLES J OHARA, 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE SUITE 195, 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 October 01, 2010. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 14, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133083 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ALL PHASE CONSTRUCTION, 22 LUCKY DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: RICHARD J. KRUPPA JR., 22 LUCKY DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on September 13, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133254 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PROGRESO FINANCIERO, 330 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PROGRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, 171 CONSTITUTION DRIVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 09, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133319

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NARMAN AUTO SALES, 100 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NALA RUSSLAN, 79 CORTE MESA, 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 November 12, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133328 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BBT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 8 OWL RIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94945: DAVID FINKLESTEIN, 8 OWL RIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133327 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EAT MOVE LIVE, 491 MOLINO AVE #A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: TARA HAYES, 491 MOLINO AVE #A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133158 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FELINEDREAMS VETERINARY SURGERY, 149 RIDGEWAY AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: SHARON D. GOTTFRIED, 149

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This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. 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 26, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133316 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ROSS VALLEY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 2 BON AIR ROAD #130, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: MARIN APOTHECARIES INC, 2 BON AIR ROAD #130, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 18, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133321 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PATROL SPECIAL, 576 THYME PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SCOTT M. HART576 THYME PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133267 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business TROUBLED ASSETS CONSULTING, TROUBLED ASSETS SPECIALIST, TROUBLED ASSETS RESOLUTIONS, 930 IRWIN STREET, # 222, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RAYMOND PARIANI, , 930 IRWIN STREET, # 222, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business

under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PERNILLA’S PANTRY, 10 ANTONETTE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PERNILLASEDIVY-SUMNER, 10 ANTONETTE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2013.

(Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133337 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ATTIC TO E-BAY, 1105 FIRST STREET, NOVATO, CA 94945: ARLENE KRAUSE, 1109 FIRST STREET SUITE D, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 13, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133359 |The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PRETTY BABY!, 9 BOLINAS STREET, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: KIERAN BRANDABUR LANGER, 444 REDWOOD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is applying for a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 24, 2013.

(Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133378 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NARMAN TRAFFIC SCHOOL, 1925 FRANCISCO BLVD. EAST, SUITE 12, UNIT N, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NALA AMMED RUSSLAN, 79 CORTE MESA, 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 November 12, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 28, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133187 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DANCING COYOTE BEACH, 12794 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, INVERNESS, CA 94937: RACHEL HAMILTON, 22 BERNARD STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 16, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 01, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133357 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business GRACEFUL OPTIONS FOR LIVING, 1131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AREF S. AHMADIA, 131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 24, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133371 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KEFALI PROPERTIES, KEFALI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, KEFALI PROPERTY & ASSET MANAGEMENT, 34 SHANNON LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901:

GEORGE BALLAS, 34 SHANNON LANE, 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 November 7, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 25, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133363 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE, 338 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: MICHEAL S. LEAHEY, 338 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 23, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133374 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TRAVEL ITALY A LA CARTE, 137 REDWOOD AVE, UNIT 2, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: CHRISTINA TERESA PARISI, 137 REDWOOD AVE, UNIT 2, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 25, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

business TASTE OF ROME, 1000 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CAFE SAUSALITO INC, 1000 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on August 31, 2008. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133186 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FISH WINDOW CLEANING, 80 MITCHELL BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KUEGLE VISIONS INC, 168 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 23, 2008. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 01, 2013.

(Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133448 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ALLEN & COMPANY CPA, 75 CORTE PATENCIO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: DWIGHT ALLEN, 75 CORTE PATENCIO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 5, 2013.

(Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133389 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GRANDES PLACES SELECTIONS, GPS, 410B JOHNSON STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: J. REISS WINES, LLC, 410B JOHNSON STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 8, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 29, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133431 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BIG OAK FIREARMS, 5227 RED HILL ROAD, PETALUMA, CA 94952: RONALD L. POMI and MARK L. POMI, 5227 RED HILL ROAD, PETALUMA, CA 94952. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 24, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 5, 2013.

(Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133392 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SYNERGY HOMEOPATHIC, 11 COMMERCIAL BLVD, SUITE 1, NOVATO, CA 94949: SYNERGY HOMEOPATHIC, 11 COMMERCIAL BLVD, SUITE 1, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. . Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 29, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133276 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, 72 SURREY LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: JACEK MACHNOWSKI W., 72 SURREY LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 30, 1992 and the fictitious business name has expired more than 40 days ago. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 11, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133407 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business PICK ME UP JAM, PICK ME UP CHOCOLATE, NANCI STARR CHOCOLATIER, 5 LIBERTY DOCK, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: NANCI STARR, 5 LIBERTY DOCK, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 31, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133409 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FIORI APARTMENTS, 102-110 MARRYDALE ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARCELLO FONIO TRUSTEE OF FONIO FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST, 1600 LINCOLN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A TRUST. Registrant is filing a renewal with changes.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133403 The following individual(s) is (are) doing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133277 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SOL-SPANISH, SOL-SPANISH. COM, SOL SPANISH, 925 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: SOLVEIG MARIA FLORES and JACEK MACHNOWSKI W., 72 SURREY LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted

by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 09, 2009 and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 11, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133470 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ACADEMIA EDUCATION, 200 MCNEAR DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LORI MORITZ, 200 MCNEAR DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 08, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133455 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BIOPHILIA BOTANICALS, 683 DEL GANADO ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: ALICE DUVERNELL, 683 DEL GANADO ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 6, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133426 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as 4 LESS SMOG CHECK, 630 BLITHEDALE AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: EVANGELINE RUALO, 7713 SOUTH COVE DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95831. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 4, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 4, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133429 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EROTIC ART EVENTS, 660 SUNSET PARKWAY, NOVATO, CA 94947: PETER KERESZTURY, 660 SUNSET PARKWAY, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 4, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133414 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ON PAR CONSULTING, 45 ALAMEDA DE LA LOMA, NOVATO, CA 94949: PHOEBE AMANDA ROSS, 45 ALAMEDA DE LA LOMA, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 1, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133452 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN FIREWOOD, 6690 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933: RUSSEL MICHAEL WAGNER, 6690 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 6, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133401 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as WEST BAY URGENT CARE ASSOCIATES, 4000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 206, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: WEST BAY URGENT CARE ASSOCIATES, INC,

4000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 206, 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 August 20, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133472 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LJW DIVINE SIGHT, 1716 5TH AVE, UNIT A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LISA J. WINSTON, 1716 5TH AVE, UNIT A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 08, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29; December 6, 2013)

Other Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1304347. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners ROY MARTIN GROTH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ROY MARTIN GROTH to NOAH MARTIN GROTH. 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: DECEMBER 10, 2013 9:00 AM, 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: OCTOBER 21, 2013 /s/ LYNN DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1304040. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners GEO F. GROETHE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GEO F. GROETHE to GEO HART. 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: DECEMBER 11, 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: OCTOBER 23, 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN ROSE DRAGO. Case No. PR- 1304374. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEAN ROSE DRAGO, JEAN ROSE LEVEY, JEAN LEVEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LINDA JEAN LEVEY in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LINDA JEAN LEVEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM in Dept. C, Room C, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of the notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE- 154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JOHN L. BOUDETT, 368 SAN ANSELMO AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. (415) 454- 4020.

(Publication Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

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Q:

My husband of a year is the most selfish, inconsiderate, cold-shouldered man I’ve ever known. He’s 24; I’m 22. He behaved similarly when we were dating, but when he proposed, he made promises to treat me better, and I believed him. Well, we pretty much only do what he wants to do. If it’s an activity for me, he’ll whine and act miserable the whole time. He often cancels our plans to hang out with his friends.

On our anniversary, we had reservations at a fancy restaurant 45 minutes away.

I got ready, and he suddenly decided he didn’t want to drive there and took us to some random place nearby. At that point, our evening meant nothing. He is king of the silent treatment and never admits fault or listens to my feelings. We’ve sought out marriage counseling, but when there’s no sex, compromise, communication, or friendship, should I still hold out hope? I’m trying to because I told myself I’d only get married once. —Upset

A:

It’s 2013. You tell people you’re divorced and they mumble, “Oh, sorry.” They don’t put you on a scaffold in the town square to be jeered by all the villagers and then make you go around with a big scarlet “D” sewn on all your clothes.

Our early 20s should be called the Age of Idiocy. Not for all people but for a whole lot of us, including me. Until we figure out that life’s hobby is kicking us in the teeth, there’s a tendency to just wing it and believe things will turn out OK. Well, there are things—like signing a contract to spend your life with somebody—that just shouldn’t be, uh, wung. Sure, this guy showed promise as a boyfriend; that is, he made empty promises that he’d be completely different after marriage. For future reference, anybody can say he’ll be different. Only after he consistently shows he’s different over time does it makes sense to believe him. Unfortunately, it’s hard to think so sensibly if, like many early 20-somethings, you see marriage as an express elevator to adulthood: Hop in; press the “just married” button; get off at grownupland, where you’ll magically become mature adults and get on with all that happilyever-after stuff.

Your husband has his merits, like that both of his kidneys seem to work and he has yet to express an interest in drowning squirrels. Couples therapy could help—if you had a guy who just didn’t know how to be married but cared deeply for you and wanted to learn. Your husband’s behavior, however, reflects the lack of empathy common to narcissists. Empathy isn’t something you can train an adult to have— not to any meaningful degree. What you can do is accept that you were naive and amend your “marry only once” pledge to “marry idiotically only once.” You might also take a more positive view of mistakes. They tend to be pretty amazing teachers—providing we admit we’ve made them so we can learn from them instead of sticking around to see if we can’t make a bunch of sociopathic babies with them.

Q:

My girlfriend’s love of animals is causing some tension. She cannot watch any movie in which an animal gets hurt or dies. Telling her to remember that it’s a movie and the animal doesn’t actually die just makes her really mad. She’ll say my knowing animal suffering upsets her should be enough of a reason. —Rational

A:

Never mind that Titanic is a movie about 1,500 people drowning in the freezing Atlantic Ocean. For some, what matters is “Omigod, did that lady’s goldfish die?” And wouldn’t you know it, there’s a site for these people, doesthedogdie.com, which details whether animals in a movie are depicted getting injured or killed and confirms that no, in Titanic, “Old Rose’s dog and goldfish are not harmed.” Phew, huh?

Snarking aside, no amount of turning to your girlfriend and saying “Oh, come on, that dog has an agent and headshots!” will change her need to live in a world where Old Yeller never bites it. There’s also a good chance that much of her upset is about what she thinks your reaction means—that you don’t care about her feelings.

Try putting on a new you—telling her that you understand how hard it is for her to see animals suffer, that you’ll let her know when she can uncover her eyes when you’re watching TV, and that you’ll go alone to movies in which aliens snack on deer. This should dial back the tension so you two can snuggle on the couch together, watching humans being shot, bludgeoned and hacked to pieces. (Do the gentlemanly thing and cover her eyes if the camera pulls out to reveal an ant trap.) Y © 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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