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Weeding through the rhetoric Proposed noxious-weed rules leave some smelling a rat...

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Marin Department of Agriculture proposal to begin a 10-year weed management plan comes as a surprise to many county residents, including those who oppose using herbicides to control nonnative weeds.

The surprise is blossoming in no small part because the weed management plan would extend to all unincorporated Marin, including private property. In a post-apocalyptic vision of the consequences associated with the plan, those who question its methods see the possibility of planes spraying and trucks dispensing herbicides.

When the plan came to light as part of a Board of Supervisors Dec. 10 agenda, opponents of herbicide use started firing off a flurry of emails raising the alarm and asking questions about intent, process and consequences. The subject of spraying was on the list of questions and concerns.

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures and the Farm Advisor/UC Cooperative Extension submitted a recommendation to the supervisors to approve the “10-year Invasive Weed Management Plan.” The recommendation also asked the supervisors to approve spending $95,000 for a one-year pilot project for the plan.

Before the supervisors had a chance to vote on the recommendations, the agriculture department postponed its submission until the department receives “an opinion from county counsel,” according to Stephan Parnay, deputy agriculture commissioner for the county. Parnay says the flurry of emails that circulated before the supervisors’ meeting played no role in the postponement.

As for the concerns that the agriculture department is proposing a program that calls for using herbicides to control nonnative weeds, Parnay says that’s not the focus of the department’s efforts. “This is not about herbicides,” he says. “This is about controlling invasive weeds and doing it in the most effective, safest and affordable way possible.”

But use the word “herbicide” in Marin, and ears perk in suspicion. The Marin Municipal Water District has gone through years of debate over the effects and feasibility of using various methods to control nonnative plants, including mechanical removal and the use of herbicides. The district at one time applied herbicides on its land but suspended the operation. It currently is in the process of deciding whether to reinstitute the method.

The debate has included round after round of scientific studies from opponents of herbicide use, matched by studies the district offers that show a relatively benign risk.

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proposing a weed management plan isn’t controversial; a suggestion that the possible use of herbicides could reside in the plan threatens to skew discussion. Parnay would like to focus on a proposal that calls for a cooperative countywide effort to control nonnative species. But controversy over a proposal that includes the use of herbicides, even as a last resort, is impossible to skirt in Marin.

Parnay says an extensive list of supporters for the plan shows that a controversy over possible environmental consequences of using herbicides as part of the weed management strategy is overblown. Among the supporters are the Nature Conservancy, the Marin Audubon Society, Audubon Canyon Ranch and the Marin Conservation League.

The plan is based on the county’s current integrated pest management strategy, which focuses on developing long-term prevention rather than meeting crisis after crisis. Called IPM for short, the strategy calls for preventing the introduction of pests to forestall them from becoming a problem. That can be accomplished by, among other methods, growing crops that withstand threats rather than applying herbicides.

Biological control, including the use of animals that eat insects that threaten crops, is one of the first lines of an IPM defense. Using what the University of California calls “cultural controls” is another essential defense. It includes agricultural practices, such as planting crops and employing irrigation schedules in ways that discourage pests. Controlling pests through the use of mechanical and physical methods is another cornerstone of the IPM strategy. None of those are the focus of concern regarding the county’s agriculture department proposal. It’s the last item on the IPM methods list that triggers questions: According to the University of California, when all other methods fail, IPM strategy may resort to “chemical control.” That means herbicides. And that means controversy in Marin.

According to a staff report included with the recommendation submitted to the supervisors, “In applying IPM principles and policies of Marin County, the latest sciencebased weed management research from UC Davis and expertise from vegetation experts on a landowner advisory group would be used when making decisions on effective weed management and eradication.” Nonherbicide strategies will be recommended as the first option whenever possible.” But if non-herbicide methods prove unmanageable or too expensive, the use of herbicides may be allowed under the plan.

Parnay says the plan uses the county’s

››newsgrams Marin City residents stage peaceful protest Colorful flyers promoted the peaceful march, calling for an end to “the sheriff’s brutality against Marin City residents” and “justice for Chaka Grayson.” On Dec. 11, nearly 80 Marin City residents and Bay Area activists responded to the call by marching the few blocks from 200 Drake Ave. to the Marin County Sheriff’s Southern Substation, while carrying signs that read, “All We Want for Christmas is Justice” and “We Can’t Win in Marin.” California Highway Patrol officers escorted protesters along the route.

As marchers reached the substation, community leaders addressed the crowd. Most expressed concern about what some called the “racist” manner in which the sheriff’s department treats black residents.

The protest was organized after the Marin district attorney declined to file charges against Marin County Sheriff’s Deputy Evan Kubota, who shot and wounded Chaka Grayson, an unarmed Marin City man, during a July traffic stop that, according the sheriff’s report, saw Kubota fire nine rounds at Grayson’s vehicle when it appeared to be driving straight at him.

Activists also criticized the DA for filing misdemeanor charges against Grayson for driving without a license and evading arrest.

Marin City resident Carol Thomas spoke of the breakdown in communications between the sheriff’s department and the Marin City community. “I’ve been called aggressive toward our officers. I’ve been little all my life and I don’t have a gun,” said the petite Thomas. “It’s time for the police to be held accountable. We’re tired of the good old boys.”

Cephus “Uncle Bobby” Johnson urged community members to become educated about their rights. A BART police officer shot and killed Johnson’s unarmed nephew, Oscar Grant, in Oakland in 2009. “Thank God, Chaka is here, so we’re at a rally, not a vigil,” said Johnson.

Speakers and placards added Grayson’s name to a list of minority shooting victims, which included Oscar Grant and Trayvon Martin, the young black man whose civilian shooter was acquitted of murder charges last July in Florida. Also mentioned was the 13-year old Hispanic boy shot and killed by a Sonoma County sheriff’s deputy in October, when an officer mistook a toy gun for an AK-47 rifle. The officer in that case returned to duty earlier this month.

“My child was almost left without a father over a traffic stop,” said Chaka Grayson’s fiancé, Tenneil Doss. “Justice needs to be served. It’s starting to become a trend and it needs to stop today.”

Grayson, advised by his attorney not to comment, made a brief statement thanking people for coming out to support his family and expressing his hope for justice.

Organizers promised that discussions concerning civil-rights violations against Marin City residents by the authorities would continue. The rally ended exactly as the march began— peacefully.—Nikki Silverstein Greene passed over for Mayor in San Anselmo It’s mayor musical chairs time in Marin—when town councils traditionally pass the gavel to the councilmembers whose turn it is to serve the coming year as Chief Ribbon Cutter (along with leading the council meetings, and other serious stuff). This week, for instance, saw the Novato Council approve Eric Lucan his expected mayorship for 2014, and the Fairfax Council gave veteran councilman David Weinsoff the nod.

Things weren’t so smooth in San Anselmo, however, as Councilman Ford Greene was bypassed for his turn at the position in favor of Tom McInerney by a council vote of 4 - 1, with Greene dissenting.

Greene is currently in a dispute with the town over whether the apartment where he resides, at 711 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., should be considered a legal residential unit. Town officials have ruled against Greene, and he’s appealing the decision. It appears his fellow councilmembers would prefer to avoid any awkwardness that may be inherent in a Mayor vs.

Town legal battle.—Jason Walsh existing IPM strategy noxious weed abatement laws. Under those laws, the agriculture department can levy fines and otherwise prod landowners, including ranchers and farmers, to remove nonnative plants. Most Marin residents are unaware of the county’s abatement ordinances in part because they never have been enforced.

The goal of the 10-year plan, says Parnay, is to create a global strategy to combat nonnative species. Plants know no boundaries between a ranch that uses the best practices to control weeds and one that ignores the problem. A rancher who spends time and money to control nonnative plants should get a break in the plan. That’s a concern expressed during discussions at the landowners advisory group.

The plan would include a cost-sharing mechanism that could help. A rancher would, with the help of the agriculture department, assess the problem on a piece of property. The rancher would use control methods. Then the agriculture department would assess the success of the strategy and arrive at a fair reimbursement rate for the rancher’s costs.

Part of the $95,000 included in the recommendation that went to the supervisors includes pay for a person to assume those duties for the agriculture department. About half the money would go to the position.

The other half would cover the county’s cost sharing portion. After a year, says Parnay, the program would undergo an evaluation, and if deemed successful, another round of funding would come up for approval.

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Well, friends, another year has come and gone. Hope it was a good one for you. Here are some Highlights of 2013, Part 1 (Part 2 next week). Merry Holidays and Happy New Year to one and all.

1. Dating back to 1895, when such records were first kept, this year, 2013, will go down in California history as the year with the least amount of what?

2. In February, what Pope became the first, since the year 1415, to resign, and what more liberal successor was later named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2013?

3. It was a wild Super Bowl game in New Orleans on Feb. 3, including a 34-minute stadium blackout. What two teams played and who won? What was the personal relationship between the coaches?

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4. 2013, the year of spying scandals: 4a. In August, what 25-year old U.S. Army private, intelligence analyst in Iraq, was sentenced to 35 years in prison, the longest sentence ever given to a whistle-blower, for leaking over 700,000 U.S. classified government files to WikiLeaks.

4b. The day after sentencing, he announced his feelings of being female since childhood, and asked to be henceforth referred to by what woman’s name?

The threat to Marin agriculture from nonnative plant invasion is consequential. In 2012, the gross value of the agricultural product in county was $80.36 million, according to the county agriculture department. That includes the product from about 75 ranches and farms that use organic methods. About 30 percent of all agricultural operations in the county are certified organic.

The agriculture department already oversees the use of herbicides on farms and ranches, including those near organic operations. Using non-organic herbicides obviously results in a decertification of an organic property. But the aggressiveness of some nonnative species in some areas means herbicides may be the best option for eradication. Parnay says that some owners of organic operations have chosen decertification as a last resort to eradicate weeds. After using a non-organic herbicide, it takes five years for a piece of property to achieve recertification.

The goal of the 10-year plan, Parnay stresses, is to create a cooperative effort to forestall an explosion of nonnative plants that continue to threaten agriculture in the county. He also says that an intrinsic goal centers on creating more arable land by controlling invasive plants and increasing the number of acres that can be certified organic.

The plan actually would reduce the amount of herbicides in use in Marin, he adds. If herbicides would have to be used to start with, after initial control landowners could revert to mechanical or other means.

Debbie Friedman is co-chair of Moms Advocating Sustainability. “I do think [the agriculture department] has good intentions,

and I believe this plan is important because weeds are a problem for our ranchers and farmers. We want to support what [the agriculture department] is doing, but we want to put a lot more process in to it.” For instance, the recommendation that went to the supervisors calls for a pilot project of a minimum of 300 acres. Friedman says her organization wants to know things like—where will those acres be located? “It’s really important to get this done right and to find solutions that do not involve pesticides,” Friedman says.

Among those solutions, says Friedman, are the use of cows and goats to eat nonnative plants. Whether that and other suggestions are practical should be the focus of a wider public review than the plan has undergone, she says.

Bill Rothman, a retired physician and one of the strongest anti-herbicide voices in the county, says the current administration at the county agriculture department may be enlightened and adhere to a policy of using non-herbicide methods as long as they are financially feasible, according to the current county weed abetment ordinances and IPM strategy. But future administrations might see things differently and decide county finances dictate using herbicides (which are less expensive than mechanical methods).

Now that the agriculture department has introduced what would be the county’s first 10-year weed management plan that would use existing noxious weed ordinance, Rothman says, it’s time to look at the noxious weed law. Y

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5. Feb. 24, the 85th Academy Awards attracted 40 million TV viewers worldwide.

5a. The ceremony took place at what newly renamed theater in Hollywood?

5b. What actor and creator of Family Guy served as host?

5c. Top Oscars went to what film, actor and actress (and their films)?

6. Syria’s Civil War caused the exodus of millions of Syrians, along with their political problems, primarily into what two neighboring countries?

7. He was born on July 24, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, named Prince George Alexander Louis, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Who are his proud parents (and what are their titles?).

8. The first World Series game was held on Oct. 23, in drizzly 47-degree weather; what two baseball teams competed, and who won (in how many games)?

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9. In October, the country barely survived a Tea Party-inspired government shutdown over Obamacare. Then the law rolled out, and it was not pretty. Anyway, what is the more proper 3-word name for Obamacare (hint ACA)? In fact what’s the full 5-word name (PPACA)?

10. What female singer on Nov. 24 took home the American Music Awards Artist of the Year honors a record third time?

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he gathering began with satire about Santa.

Tucker Hiatt of Corte Madera stood behind a table topped with an almost-empty bin of chocolate chip cookies and a lone remaining gingerbread man, reading a “Scientific Inquiry Into Santa Claus” to the competing thump of the Puerto Rican drumming event in the room next door.

Berkeley’s La Pena Cultural Center had provided the room for free and, later, the nearly two-dozen people assembled for the Bay Area Skeptics’ meeting passed around a gallon-sized jug for donations. The Skeptics’ holiday themed meet-up was the first of a

sweatshirt with a Christmas tree, called the meeting to a very early close in light of the festivities next door: Just enjoy the music and the cookies and some conversation.

So the attendees, many of whom happily identified as atheist, pulled their chairs into semi-circles and chatted about the season and their families and holiday plans.

Scott’s adult daughter, an atheist like her mom, will fly in from Washington state to celebrate Christmas with a giant tree. They both enjoy “the color, the smells, the sounds and the tastes” of the holiday, she said. “Oh, heck yes” she loves Christmas.

But why?

handful of festive nonbeliever gatherings throughout the Bay Area last week (including the Humanist Holiday Party, the San Francisco Atheists Annual Solstice Party, the Godless Perverts Holiday Fun Time).

Wearing a rainbow-striped Santa hat and an impish grin, Hiatt rushed to finish the article about how much Santa would have to carry and how fast he’d have to go to visit every good child in the world in one night (“353,000 tons traveling at 650 miles per second creates enormous air resistance”).

“This will heat the reindeer up in the same fashion as spacecraft re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere ... In conclusion, if Santa ever did deliver presents on Christmas Eve, he’s dead now!”

Skeptics president Eugenie Scott of Berkeley, dressed in a classic red Santa hat and a

Scott was quick to explain that atheists, people who do not believe in a god, aren’t the same as skeptics, people who assess phenomena with science and critical thinking, who are also not the same as humanists, people who seek a non-theistic philosophy for a moral life.

And these definitions are subjective. A Christian or a Buddhist or a theist of any stripe could identify with all three.

Of the 2.4 percent of U.S. adults who identify as atheists, according to the Pew Research Center’s aggregate 2012 data, 14 percent of them say they believe in God or a universal spirit. As Skeptics holiday meeting attendee Dylan Walker of Oakland—who identifies as a skeptic, humanist and atheist and writes a blog called Skeptimus Prime—pointed out, God could be defined as a social construct that drives social interaction and traditions.

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Last week’s Godless Perverts Holiday Fun Time party in San Francisco was attended by 20 ‘blasphemers’ and featured a holiday singalong.

Social interaction and tradition are innate human impulses, UC Davis neurobiologist Dr. Sarah Strand said during a phone interview, regardless of what people do or don’t believe.

“Our brains are very similar,” she said. “All of us are equipped with the brain areas that are associated with these religious experiences.

Two people can have out-of-body experiences and then interpret them in very different ways.”

While the urge for communion is often sated in a religious context—gathering to sing hymns and aspire to goodness collectively before splitting the last glazed donut with a fellow congregant—Dr. Strand pointed out that it doesn’t have to be.

“One of the most influential and important aspects in the lives of humans is the social relationships we maintain,” Dr. Strand, who identifies as an atheist, said. “I don’t think it’s the method that’s super important. Even people who do turn to religion also have other ways of getting that comfort, and a lot of it has to do with human relationships.

“For some, it’s religion, or getting immersed in an art project, or science project or literature. That’s the wonderful thing about diversity; there’s no one way to accomplish contentment and happiness.”

Walker and his fiancèe and fellow atheist, Megan Gardner, said that they will be welcoming their new baby girl, due this week, into their home decked with a tree, lights

and stockings. They will have a big meal and exchange gifts with Gardner’s parents, both Christian, who will fly in from Arizona to celebrate and welcome the infant’s arrival.

For Gardner and Walker, Christmas without Christ still has meaning. “Human beings are social animals,” Gardner says. “We like to have connections with other people.”

Family traditions and spending time with loved ones has the same value for them, regardless of spiritual underpinnings. “What you experience your first years of life, that’s the way the world is to you,” Gardner says.

In the book Religion for Atheists, writer and philosopher Alain de Botton explored how religious traditions—like having rituals to remind people of broader virtues and grand structures in which to contemplate them— can be applied for nonbelievers’ fulfillment.

While de Botton founded the School of Life in London to satisfy the yearning for emotional growth and intelligence outside of religion, back by the San Francisco Bay, the umbrella group “Bay Area Atheists/Agnostics/Humanists/Freethinkers/Skeptics” on meetup.com appears to inexplicitly satisfy similar urges.

Scott stressed again that a humanist gettogether, rather than a skeptics one, is a better fit for connecting with fellow nonbelievers.

Still, even two hours after their meeting officially adjourned, the Skeptics’ gathering at the La Pena Cultural Center remained standing-room only.

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“They were both educators and actors, so my siblings and I grew up in a very theatrical household. Our parents made believing in Santa very easy to do.”

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definitive piece of childhood. But for every youngster who anticipates the arrival of that magical sleigh full of gifts on Christmas Eve, there is the older and wiser version of that same child who—usually between the ages of 5 and 10—comes uneasily to the conclusion that Santa Claus is not all he or she was told he was. It is, for many, our first bitter taste of disillusion, a loss of faith, a stunning blow.

For others, it’s a vital moment of cognitive development, a putting together of two and two, leading to the irrefutable conclusion that there is, in fact, no Santa after all.

For Patterson, executive director of the annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair—which his parents, Ron and Phyllis, creators of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, founded in 1970—the memory of being told there was no Santa is far less painful than it is strangely, complexly sentimental.

“On Christmas Eve,” he explains, “our parents brought us into the kitchen to bake cookies.” The first batch, according to family tradition, was left for Santa out in the living room. At a certain point, Patterson’s dad would excuse himself ... to go to the bathroom. “Once he was out of the kitchen, the first thing Dad would do is put all the presents

Patterson’s mom would tell the children to be as quiet as possible, because Santa was in the next room leaving their presents. After enough time had elapsed, Dad, still on the roof, would shake the bells some more, simulating the sound of a sleigh flying away.

“The bells would slowly recede into the distance,” Patterson recalls, “Then my dad would come down the ladder, hide it in the bushes, sneak in the back door, flush the toilet in the bathroom, then walk into the kitchen and say, ‘Did I miss anything?’”

And that, says Patterson, is how Christmas went for the first six or seven years of his life.

But by the age of 8, he’d started having doubts. “One Christmas, I sat my parents down and said, ‘Look, I know Santa has got to be Dad, because he goes to the bathroom every time Santa arrives.’ Dad said it was all part of the magic of Santa. That next year, he paid a teenager from down the street to climb up on the roof. So he managed to get another couple of years of belief out of me.”

Eventually, when Patterson was 11 and his younger brother was 5, Patterson’s dad finally admitted the truth—the ladder, the roof, the sleigh bells, the whole thing. And then ...

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Patterson laughs. “He said I was finally old enough to go up on the roof myself, and that this Christmas, that would be my job to play Santa for the rest of the family! And that’s how I became Santa Claus—which was magical in its own right.”

For young Patterson, the realization that his parents had gone to such elaborate efforts to keep him believing was taken not as deception, but as something to feel pride in.

Besides, he acknowledges, at about the same age he was letting go of the man in the sleigh, his parents were launching another bit of spectacular theater that would replace the magic of Santa—the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.

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It is appropriate that a fair designed For Robert Young, aka Charles Dickens, his parents’ gift-purchasing to capture some of the spirit of prowess was the real Christmas magic.

Charles Dickens, a man who knew something about the magic of the didn’t, because somehow, at that moment, I holidays, would grow to become many understood that Santa, whether he was real or people’s most Christmas-like annual event. not, was still about generosity and love. I had Robert Young, who plays Charles Dickens always been a kid who loved getting things at the fair, does not remember the specific more than giving them, who thought my dad moment when he stopped believing in Santa, was crazy when he said it was better to give but suspects that there must have been such a than to receive. transition.

“When I decided not to tell my sister about “I very clearly remember the sense of the Santa, it was the beginning of my understandmagic of Christmas I felt as a kid,” Young says, ing how wonderful it is to give—and also to “but I don’t remember that going away when I stopped believing in Santa. I think the magic give in the name of Santa Claus!”

For St. Germaine, that is the real miracle of just transferred to my family. What seemed amazing to me was that my parents somehow Christmas. always figured out what I wanted. I never told Still, she never forgot the pain of losing them, but they always knew. that innocent view of Kris Kringle. And when “If you think of it,” Young laughs, “Santa or she had a child of her own, she hoped that he no Santa, that’s pretty impressive.” could hold onto that magic as long as pos* * * * * sible. But the day finally came when she had Along with the character of Dickens, to decide whether or not to tell him the truth. the fair boasts 700 costumed performers.

“He was 8,” she says. “We were sitting in my Amongst them is Julie St. Germaine, who car, and he asked me, out of the blue, if Santa performs outlandish Victorian melodramas was real. If he really flew a sleigh pulled by with her acting troupe, The Crummles. St. little reindeer. It was so hard. His father and I Germaine’s own Santa story begins at childhad split up. His Dad wasn’t around anymore. hood and extends to her son.

He’d lost so much already—but I told him “We really got lucky!” she says of the way the truth. And he just ... he was so devastated.

Santa reached out to the members of her famHe started crying and collapsed in my arms. ily. “Santa Claus wouldn’t just leave presents.

He’d write us a poem—a new, rhyming poem I remember being in that car, holding him as he sobbed, and he just kept saying, ‘Too every year—which always said something many things, Mommy. Too many things.’ He about each of us. It was awesome!” so clearly wanted to keep on believing. He With Santa serving as the poet laureate of wanted me to lie to him.” her household, it came as a tremendous blow St. Germaine’s son is now 21, and Santa is when one Thanksgiving during second grade still a family tradition. a cousin broke the bad news.

After all these years, the guy in red is still “My cousin said, ‘You know that there isn’t the family’s favorite poet. any Santa Claus, right? It’s just our parents.

“I write a poem for my son, a poem from But don’t say anything to spoil it for your Santa, every year,” St. Germaine says. “I sister, Jennifer.’ My throat closed up, and the write one for him, and one for my partner.” whole world shook ... Without Santa, there was no magic anymore. It was so painful!

Laughing, she adds, “And then I write one for “I had this immediate urge to tell my myself.” Y sister, just so I didn’t feel so alone. But I Spill the beans to David at talkpix@earthlink.net.

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ell, if Will Rogers, the famed early 20th century wit, was still with us today, he’d see a lot of clapping hands this season in Marin.

When we put out the call for nominations for our third annual Heroes of Marin awards—our salute, in partnership with Redwood Credit Union, to the community members dedicated to bettering the county and its residents—we were flooded with more submissions than ever before. Marinites are never too quick to champion the good works and worthy causes of an incredible spectrum of our friends, neighbors and community leaders. We’re truly fortunate to have such a rich and varied field of heroes from which to choose. Earlier this autumn our panel of “hero” judges bestowed awards in eight separate categories. Recipients have been honored in the Pacific Sun throughout the past four issues, with feature stories highlighting their dedication and value to Marin.

This is our final week, and the honorees include Cecilia Zamora, director of the Latino Council of Marin and a living embodiment of volunteerism, and Phyllis Faber, whose legacy with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust and county environmentalism has redefined the meaning of conservationism.—Jason Walsh, editor

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This week’s issue salutes our Role Model honoree Cecilia Zamora, and our Lifetime Achievement recipient Phyllis Faber. Here are a few reasons each was nominated and deemed “heroes” by our panel of judges:

Investment Board, the Governance Committee of MarinKids, the advisory board of the Latina Breast Cancer Agency, and many more deserving organizations. Might we all have such dedication.

Phyllis Faber: Lifetime Achievement The words “conservation” and “Marin” would not go together as they do today if not for the efforts of Phyllis Faber. From her work with the California Coastal Commission and Native Plant Society to remaining one of the most vocal and influential proponents of farmCecilia Zamora: Role Model ing families and the agricultural community in general—Phyllis is a It’s no secret that Cecilia Zamora’s work as executive director of the true hero. But no lifetime achievement honor for Phyllis would be Latino Council of Marin has had an incredible impact on the county’s complete without the legacy of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

Latino community—from health and hu- What started as an idea bandied about between Phyllis and Ellen man services and the arts to employment Straus in the late 1970s became a reality in 1980—the establishment and legal advocacy. But it is for her tireof MALT, which for more than 30 years, has worked with over 70 less volunteerism that makes her a true farming families to help fund conservation easements on the land—to role model, and Hero of Marin. Cecilia keep developers at bay, and working families on their farms. Today has served on the Marin Women’s Commission, the National Assothere are many such land trust organizations, but there is only one ciation of Commissions for Women, the boards of the Marin General Phyllis Faber.

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Cecilia Zamora Role Model

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ost of us procure a great sense of pride from adding a volunteer section to our resume. For Cecilia Zamora, it would be impossible to inventory all of her volunteerism in one breath—let alone compile a list on a resume.

Zamora moved to Marin in 1986 and since has taken the phrase “stake in the community” to uncharted heights.

Zamora works full time as the executive director of the Latino Council of Marin and, despite her full-time job, she manages to have a 24/7 investment in Marin’s community. It wasn’t necessarily a change of heart that lead Cecilia to community vocation. In fact, it was a change in her left knee.

Prior to working at the Latino Council—and before she was neck deep in assorted projects—Zamora was a hightech headhunter with her own business and consulting firm. Her work world revolved around placing prospective employees at companies like Genentech and Kyron.

“My world was the corporate world,” Zamora explains. But a fly-fishing trip to Yellowstone National Park with her husband would forever alter her career path. A stumble into a 3-foot hole left Zamora with a ripped medial collateral ligament in her left knee and 18 months of rehabilitation, three days a week. Her rehab schedule didn’t translate well for the life and expectations of a full-time headhunter and so adjustments had to be made.

“I actually started working in the community, literally by accident,” Zamora says. “I had to change my career and I got a job at United Way working part time. It had a Marin County office [at the time].”

What started as part-time work, turned into a “gift” and allowed Zamora to “open her eyes” to the needs in the community. United Way appointed Zamora as director for a project that stemmed from a void of services in the Latino community. The project had legs of its own and spun off to be a nonprofit, known today as the Latino Council of Marin, and United Way asked Zamora to be the executive director.

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But Zamora’s time wasn’t spent solely running a new nonprofit organization. In her spare time— and there’s not much of it—Zamora also guided the Marin Women’s Commission through its first strategic planning process, was commission chair in 2003, serves as president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin, is on the Board of Directors of Marin General Hospital Foundation and Workforce Investment Board Cecilia Zamora—so busy giving her time to worthy causes, we were lucky to catch up to her for this photo! of Marin. Zamora also participates in leadership borhood are low-income immigrants. state senator in Southern California, so teams for: the Bank of Marin Central “I think that the most needy would she is no stranger to political environAdvisory Board, Boys & Girls Club of certainly fall in that category—but, ments. “My mother—she’s the reason I Marin & Southern Sonoma Counties, there’s a growing number of very savvy, do what I do. And the reason I probably Breast Cancer Coordinating Council, San college-educated Latinos and Latinas do it so well: how you communicate and Rafael Leadership Institute, Latina Breast here in Marin.” maintain integrity in politics—that’s Cancer Agency, Marin Senior Advisory At the Latino Council, Zamora’s what I learned from her,” Zamora says.

Council, Marin Asian Advocacy Project work revolves around assessing cultural Her latest ventures remain firmly and MarinKids. Her local work at the capacity for different organizations grounded in women’s issues and leaderMarin Women’s Commission lead her around the county.

She works with proship capacity. to her current position as the president gram and staff development in order to “Leadership [is a huge focus]. I love at the National Association of Commisbetter serve the community where there to have people be empowered to speak sions for Women. is a need for growth, understanding and for themselves, their family whether that A majority of the work at the Latino improvement.

But it’s not just her role be women, people of color—anyone Council is done in a collaborative sense, in shaping Marin’s Latino community who feels like they don’t have a voice,” stresses Zamora. “Everything I do I try that earned her the Pacific Sun’s Role Zamora says. to orbit with each other [thing]. If I’m Model honor—it’s her dedication to the And so Zamora continues her work working on an issue in one area, I try to amplitude of her volunteer work. in the fight for community leadership see how that works in others.”

“My biggest passion right now is and leaves us with a question to conThe Latino Council of Marin’s curgetting women to vote.

Women need to sider, “How can we [help] get them that rent main focus is on research to “get vote, if women voted the world would voice?”

Y a better vision of what the community be different,” Zamora contends.

Growlooks like and a better understanding of ing up, Zamora’s mother worked for a what needs to be changed or improved.”

Zamora stresses the need for research in part because of a growing misconception about the Latino community in Marin.

“What’s happening in Marin is that we don’t have a large enough community— so a lot of the statistics on the Latino H Some of Zamora’s role models H Zamora has a lifetime subscription community are coming from the San to National Geographic. are Hillary Clinton, Georgia Francisco Metropolitan Statistical Area,” O’Keefe, single mothers and says Zamora. “We become an extension H Zamora is a fifth generation her grandmother. of San Francisco’s statistics.” In addition Mexican-American. to incorrect statistics, H Zamora’s nephew is Shaun Cody, there is a misconception who played in the NFL for the that the Latinos living Lions and the Texans. in the Canal neigh-

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Phyllis Faber

Lifetime Achievement

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ucked away on the edge of the eastern Tiburon peninsula, enveloped by native oaks and bay trees, complete with panoramic views of the North Bay, stands the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. It’s mid-afternoon on a warm Wednesday in November and people are pouring out from the double-door entrance following a meeting to discuss legislation affecting the California Coastal Commission.

Inside people still crowd the room, clustering near Phyllis Faber who, small in stature but not in character, greets each person with warmth and a smile.

It’s like a Hollywood celebrity meet and greet, or as close as an environmental forum gets anyway. Faber, 86, is one of the county’s icons of environmentalism—known for her work with land conservation, the California Coastal Commission and ranchland advocacy.

(And she still carries on the fight—she’s currently part of legal action against the Coastal Commission for what critics say is an overreach of its powers.]

After making her rounds and saying her “hellos,” Faber sits down in an adjacent room and she multitasks: eating her lunch (one half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich) and recounting her tale of the founding of the Marin Agriculture Land Trust—one of the accomplishments that earned her this year’s Heroes of Marin Lifetime Achievement honor.

Faber perked up, wide-eyed and eager to share. “I didn’t get to tell the story today,” she says.

That story goes something like this: In the early 1960s, Marin County planners were thirsty for growth. Proposals for grand developments in the Marin Headlands, Tomales Bay and elsewhere along the coast seemed daunting and drastic— especially for families in West Marin.

With what appeared to be vast change looming ahead, some farming families feared they were nearing the end of what had been a 150-year-old tradition of ranching. And throughout the ’60s and into the 1970s, more and more ranches went up for sale.

Faber lived in Mill Valley, but was a well-known face in West Marin. A biologist with a

yearning to share her love of the land, she’d bring local high school students to see “the real world out in West Marin: the agriculture and the horticulture.” Out on a tour, she met Ellen Straus, an “endlessly hospitable” dairy rancher in Marshall (and matriarch of today’s Straus Family Creamery), who would become one Faber’s dearest friends—and partner in a game-changing idea to conserve West Marin farm lands.

“Over the years we just agonized over the ranches Phyllis Faber, one of the few land conservationists to achieve celebrity status. going out of business,” Faber recalls. “It was really painful.” But Faber’s and sign that ranch families would carry on simple, yet groundbreaking. The Land Straus’ agonizing turned to inspiration, the county’s agricultural legacy.

Trust preserves ranchlands by purchaswhen the concept of “secure land” was Over the years, MALT’s original focus ing the development rights of farms— brought before them by fellow rancher has, in some ways, shifted. The notion assisting struggling farm families to stay Boyd Stewart—who told the ladies that on their lands, while conserving them as of protecting, not only the land, but he had sold his land to the federal govthe agriculture on the land has become agricultural entities ernment. “My family will be here ranchincreasingly important, Faber says.

And since 1980, the year of MALT’s ing into the future because our land is At 86, Faber has not lost her zeal. She founding, the organization has continsecure,” he said. ued to grow and serve as a gold standard lives in a condo along the edge of the “That notion of having secure land bay, and is nowhere near retirement. for other agricultural land trusts around that made a rancher feel like he and his the country. Straus died in 2002, but And she still serves on the board for family would be there in the future sort prior to her passing, Faber notes, Straus MALT. “I do a lot for them. I do a lot of of resonated with us,” says Faber. “We was able to see MALT achieve some lofty fundraising, speaking and a lot of thanksaid, ‘Ah-hah!’ That’s what we should be objectives: many land parcels saved, the ing people,” she laughs. thinking about, how to make the land passing of a $15 million bond measure Marin, meanwhile, owes quite a few secure. So the idea of the land trust came and, importantly, second-generation “thanks yous” back. Y to us.” ranchers joining the MALT board—a But the ranching community wasn’t completely convinced it’d found its saving grace in what would become known as the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

“When we first got started,” says Faber, “the ranching community wasn’t H Faber attended Mount Holyoke H Faber has authored numerous 100 percent sure that we were totally College, an all-women’s college in books on wetlands restoration on their team. They thought, ‘What 14> Massachusetts. and was an editor of a journal for is this—especially something the California Plant Society for 17 started by two women was suspicious H Faber studied for her master’s years. [at the time].” degree at San Francisco State But when local rancher Willie Laf University and Yale University.

H Faber names her three most ranchi did a project with MALT, it was significant career milestones: the “a critical moment,” says Faber, and a H Faber’s father was born in Oakland, protection of the Corte Madera shift in perspective took place. Faber but she was raised on the East marshlands, the establishment of says other ranchers Coast. the California Coastal Commission were willing to give and the founding of the Marin MALT a second look Agricultural Land Trust. once Lafranchi tried it.

MALT’s model was

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lose your eyes,” I said, “and think of Christmas. What smells and tastes come to mind?” Surprisingly, answers were often the same, regardless of where people had grown up and how wide the range of ages. Taking my cues from them I wrote this story, one to inspire everyone to try to recapture indelible sense memories to make the coming holiday even happier.

Citrus and Spices My son Anthony quickly rattled off, “Cinnamon, oranges, clove, fir tree ...” Oranges were part of my own childhood Decembers when a bushel basket of citrus fruits arrived from a family friend in Florida, filling the cold air of our front hall with their perfume.

Importantly, they became part of ambrosia, a dessert that was a relief from the heavier ones: orange slices moistened with orange juice or wine, grated fresh coconut and chopped pecans sprinkled over them, served on a cutglass platter.

Cloves are not a commonly used spice, more’s the pity; they bring such distinct flavor to whatever they join. My friend Ilva Beretta in Italy said, “I smell oranges mixed with cloves. Christmas trees smell wonderfully fresh when you bring them into the warmth.

Ham in the oven! All very Swedish smells.”

Two ways of enjoying citrus and evergreens came to mind, both used for festive winter drinks.

Bourbon Hot Toddy

A Holiday Ham

Put a kettle of water on to boil. Put bourbon and honey in a coffee mug. Squeeze juice from one wedge into mug. With the point of a knife poke 3 holes in the rinds of the remaining wedges and push cloves into the holes.

Pour 4 ounces (1/2 cup) boiling water into the mug and stir well to dissolve honey. Add the clove-studded wedges and let steep for a couple of minutes before drinking. * * * * * While I know there are martinis made with gin or vodka flavored with Douglas fir or spruce, I feel that’s a bit too much. Instead, try this aperitif. (Use safe, unsprayed greens.)

Place the ham in a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Add onions and carrot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Allow ham to cool in the water to room temperature, still in the pan.

Pour off water; transfer ham to a roasting pan with about 1/3 cup of water in the bottom. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and roast for 10-12 minutes per pound (internal temperature 130 degrees).

While ham is roasting combine egg yolks, mustard, brown sugar and espresso in a small bowl and set aside.

When ham is done, remove it from the oven and uncover to allow the exterior to cool slightly (5-7 minutes). Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees.

Brush top of ham with glaze mixture, then top with crumbs as evenly as possible. Return it to the oven for about 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven, replace foil tent, and allow the ham to rest 1020 minutes before carving. Serve with grainy mustard. * * * * * Peppermint

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bottom of a glass flute. Fill with sparkling wine. * * * * * The recipe that follows is inspired by Ilva’s Swedish memory. While it isn’t authentic (it would be made from a brined cut of pork there) it echoes the generous meat course, fine for winter dining.

Serves 8 5 to 7 pound semi-boneless ham (butt half) 2 onions, peeled, stuck with 3 cloves each 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup whole grain mustard 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 shot espresso 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 325 degrees

King Leo peppermint sticks were annual treats at my grandfather’s house. I still find them around Marin, the familiar not-toostrong, soft and porous sort of candy from the past. This is the kind we stuck into oranges to use as a sort of confectionery straw, squeezing the juice up through it.

My cousin Laura Hauser’s memory included peppermint bark, the white or dark chocolate treat made with crushed peppermint candies ... and “fruit-laced teas, Lady Baltimore cakes with crunchy pecans in the icing ... my mother sitting at the table peeling fruit for ambrosia with juices running down her hands.” Sally Shepard of Tiburon remembers “...hot chocolate with small peppermint cane stirrers in the afternoon [on Christmas] while reading a new book.” She still makes her mother’s pecan cinnamon sticky buns, too, for holiday breakfast.

The Scents of Grandmothers’ Kitchens In almost cinematic fashion Judy Ross evokes a kitchen in Middlesboro, Ky., in her description of “Big Mama’s fruitcake, whiskeysoaked, shot glass in the center, covered with cheese cloth and kept in the closed-off

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summer room ... just waiting for the first slice and then you could have it any day until it was gone.” She goes on, “And there were Big Mama’s mince pies. She stored the mince in the electric stove she didn’t like since she only used the big wood fire one. I remember the mince very well; stuck my hand in, grabbed as much as a small hand can—and you know the rest!”

From my sister-in-law Jane Sayer I got a story of love, describing the preparations in the home of her grandparents on Chesapeake Bay. “Every year there was the baking of the fruit cake at Granny and Dutchie’s. A special shopping trip for ‘exotic’ items like candied fruit dyed toxic colors, not carried by Martin Smith’s local grocery, to start things off. A shelf in the walk-in pantry was cleared and nuts to be shelled were added to the fruit packages ... Then came the day. The kitchen was spotless, oilcloth freshly washed down, lard at the ready. When all was in place the cake pans were prepared—greased and papered, then greased again. The mixing was done entirely by Granny with a huge spoon, the batter put into the cake pans and then into the wood stove. After everything was cooked and cooled the cake storage pans were prepared with clean white dishtowels placed in an X inside. The cakes went in and then apples were cut and put in the center hollow of the cake and around the edges and the top, all wrapped by the towels, tightly lidded and returned to their place in the pantry. A month or so later when the tins were opened for Christmas the aroma of the fermenting apples and cake was intoxicating. None of us liked to eat fruit cake but the heady aroma was unforgettable and to this day I can conjure up a faint memory. The aroma, the warmth of the kitchen, family gathered around the big table knowing the ritual was complete and the year was successful.”

The most poetic response to my question?

Chef/restaurateur Nicholas Petti answered in one phrase: “Hot maple syrup on snow.”

Interpret that for yourself. Y For other holiday aromas: patfusco@sonic.net.

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ime’s a-wasting. To begin this week’s Mexico, a time for visiting friends and family, column, some suggestions for for feasting on each night of the observance. last-minute food-focused presents.

In Sausalito there’s a chance to celebrate at Although gift certificates/cards may appear Copita Tequileria y Comida, now through less impressive than big fancy packages tied Christmas Eve. Each night executive chef with bows, they are actually very personal Joanne Weir and chef Gonzolo Rivera will and always appreciated. Many of Marin’s best serve a unique dish (and specialty cocktails) restaurants can help you out here. A night to honor the occasion. On the menu will out at a really good place would be especially be foods like grilled quail (Dec. 19), dowelcomed by cash-strapped students, young rade roasted over coals, Zihuatanejo style marrieds, and those in retirement ... Encour(Dec. 23) and roast suckling pig on Dec. 24. age cooks to spread Reservations are their wings in a class recommended. 739 at a nearby cooking Bridgeway, 415/331school where they 7400 or www.copitacan choose to learn restaurant.com . everything from basic TeA TIMe techniques to ethnic Throughout Decemfoods and haute ber the Victorian cuisine. Suggestions: building housing Cooking School at Belrose Theatre in Cavallo Point, www.

San Rafael (1415 cavallopoint.com and Fifth Ave.) is the site In The Kitchen Culi- Stuff their stockings with a certificate for a night out at a of a fun Holiday Tea, swanky Marin restaurant. nary, www.itkculiMonday-Saturday, nary.com ... Providing 1-4pm. Petit fours, someone with an eye-opening experience is a scones, tea sandwiches and cookies are served smart way to go. Help them explore our rich with proper hot tea, a civilized little ritual for surroundings with tickets for Food & Farm all ages. Reservations are required and may Tours out of Point Reyes (www.foodandfarm- be made by calling Johnny Smith at 415/902tour.com) ... Specialty foods are expensive, so 5188. a gift card from an upmarket retail source is BUFFAlo, BeeF And PIZZA oH MY! In a pleasure. Any Paleos on your list? Go to Bel the restaurants: If you’re planning to dine out Campo in Marin Country Mart for superb, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New pricey cuts of meat or check out possibiliYear’s Eve, you had better not wait a second ties to facilitate cheese-buying from Cowgirl longer to make reservations. Check your faCreamery: www.cowgirlcreamery.com. In vorite destination’s site online for details (there each case, the receiver gets to select the goods. are far too many to list in this space!) ... A new BUndT IT’s THe THoUgHT THAT chef is in charge at Pizzalina in San Anselmo.

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P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) and Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) wrangle supercalifragilisticexpialidociously in ‘Saving Mr. Banks.’

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 American Hustle (2:18) Docudramatic look at the Abscam scandal of the seventies stars Amy Adams and Christian Bale as grifters blackmailed by the FBI into taking down a New Jersey politico; Louis C.K. and Robert De Niro costar. l

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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

(2:00) Ron Burgundy is back and as fatuous as ever as he heads to New York and stardom on the country’s first 24-hour news channel; Will Ferrell stars, of course. l The Book Thief (2:11) A German girl endures the horrors of WWII by losing herself in books she steals and shares with others, including a Jewish refugee hiding under her parents’ staircase. 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 Frozen (1:42) The kingdom of Arendelle is trapped in an eternal winter, so Anna sets off to find her sister Elsa, who has isolated herself to protect her family and kingdom from her frosty powers; Kristen Bell and Josh Gad vocalize. l The Great Beauty (2:22) Felliniesque satirical dramedy about an aging writer’s bittersweet adventures in beautiful, bizarre Rome. l

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

(2:41) Bilbo Baggins is back, joining 13 dwarves and a wizard in their quest to reclaim a lost kingdom; Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee and Orlando Bloom 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 Inside Llewyn Davis (1:44) Joel and Ethan Coen’s dark dramedy about a Dylanera Greenwich Village folksinger hustling

his way up the show biz ladder; Carey Mulligan, John Goodman and Oscar Isaac star. l It’s a Wonderful Life (2:11) Frank Capra’s much-loved Christmas Carol update stars James Stewart as an average man who discovers his own greatness. l Nebraska (1:54) Alexander Payne dramedy follows a cantankerous old coot and his estranged son on a Midwestern road trip to claim a million-dollar grand prize; Bruce Dern and Will Forte star. l Out of the Furnace (1:56) Steelworker Christian Bale takes on crime boss Woody Harrelson after brother Casey Affleck goes missing; Sam Shepard costars. l Philomena (1:37) Stephen Frears docudrama about an unwed mother’s attempts to track down her long-lost son; Judi Dench stars. l Saving Mr. Banks (2:05) Behind-thescenes look at Mary Poppins’ long and tumultuous journey from page to screen; Tom Hanks stars as Walt Disney, Emma Thompson as curmudgeonly adversary P.L. Travers. l Sweet Dreams (1:24) Inspiring documentary follows Ingoma Nshya, Rwanda’s first all-female drumming troupe, as they open the country’s first ice cream parlor. 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 Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (1:45) The rambunctious grandma is back and riding herd on her ungrateful kinfolk, Yuletide style. l Walking the Camino (1:24) Award-winning documentary follows six pilgrims as they trek Spain’s ancient 500-mile Camino de Santago Trail in search of spiritual awakening. l Walking with Dinosaurs 3D (1:27) Return with us now to the thrilling three-dimensional days of yore when enormous reptiles ruled the Earth and even an underdog dino could make his mark on prehistory.

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All Is Lost (PG-13)

Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:45, 9 Sat, Sun, Thu 2, 4:15, 6:45, 9 Sun 4:15 Mon 9 Tue 4:15, 6:45 Wed 6:45, 9 * American Hustle (R) Fairfax: Fri-Mon 12:45, 4, 6:55, 9:40 Tue 12:45, 4, 6:55 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10:20 Sat, Sun Wed 1, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20 Mon 6:45, 9:50 Tue 2, 5:15, 8:25 Thu 4:10, 7:15, 10:20 Marin: Fri-Mon, Wed-Thu 12:45, 3:55, 7, 10:05 Tue 12:45, 3:55, 7 Northgate: Fri-Mon 11:10, 12:45, 2:20, 3:55, 5:35, 7:15, 8:50, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:45, 9:30 Sat-Mon 12:15, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30 Tue 12:15, 3:45, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Mon 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:35 * Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Fairfax: Fri-Mon 1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 9:50 Tue 1:15, 4:10, 7:05 Northgate: Fri(PG-13) Mon 11, 12:35, 1:55, 3:25, 4:40, 6:15, 7:40, 9:05, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Mon 11:10, 2, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 The Book Thief (PG-13) Marin: Fri-Mon, Wed-Thu 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 Regency: Fri-Mon 1, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 Dallas Buyers Club (R) Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:40, 7 Frozen (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Mon 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 8 Tue 12:10, 2:45, 5:20 Northgate: Fri-Mon 2:10, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 11:25, 4:45, 9:55 Playhouse: Fri 5, 7:30 Sat-Tue 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Mon 11:20, 4:35, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 1:55, 10 The Great Beauty (NR) Rafael: Fri, Tue 4:30, 7:30 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:30, 7:30 Mon, Wed 7:30 Thu 1:15, 4:30, 7:30 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Cinema: Fri-Mon 3:20, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 11:40, 7 Tue 3:20; 3D (PG-13) showtimes at 11:40, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Mon 12, 3:30, 7; 3D showtimes at 1, 4:30, 8 Tue 12, 3:30, 7; 3D showtimes at 1, 4:30 Marin: 4:30; 3D showtimes at 1, 8 Northgate: Fri-Mon 11:50, 1:20, 6:50, 8:25; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 11:05, 12:35, 2, 2:40, 3:20, 4, 5:30, 6:10, 7:30, 9, 9:40, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri 4:30, 8 Sat-Mon 1, 4:30, 8 Tue 1, 4:30 Rowland: FriMon 11, 1:20, 4:50, 8:20; 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 3:40, 6, 7:10, 9:30, 10:40 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 10:15 Sat, Sun, Wed 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15 Mon (PG-13) 6:30, 9:45 Thu 3:45, 7, 10:15 Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:25, 3:50, 7:05, 10:15 Regency: Fri-Mon 11:30, 12:50, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50, 6:10, 7:30, 8:50, 10:20 * Inside Llewyn Davis (R) Sequoia: Fri 4:40, 7:25, 9:55 Sat-Mon 11:25, 2, 4:40, 7:25, 9:55 Tue 11:25, 2, 4:40, 7:25 Larkspur Landing: Tue 2, 7 Marin: Tue 2, 7 Northgate: Tue 2, 7 Regency: Tue It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) 2, 7 Sequoia: Tue 2, 7 Rowland: Tue 2, 7 Nebraska (R) Regency: Fri-Mon 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7, 9:45 SatMon 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:45 Tue 11 Out of the Furnace (R) Northgate: Fri-Mon 10:35, 5:20 Philomena (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:35, 10 Sat, Sun, Wed 12:25, 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 10 Mon 7:15, 9:35 Tue 2:45, 5:05, 7:25 Thu 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 10 Regency: Fri-Mon 11:45, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:25 Fairfax: Fri-Mon 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 9:35 Tue 12:30, 3:40, 6:45 Larkspur * Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) Landing: Fri 7:40, 10:30 Sat, Sun, Wed 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Mon 7, 9:55 Tue 2:30, 5:20, 8:20 Thu 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Regency: Fri-Mon 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Sweet Dreams (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sun, Thu 4, 8:30 Mon, Wed 8:30 Tue 4 12 Years a Slave (R) Northgate: Fri-Mon 3:45, 10 Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas Northgate: Fri-Mon 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10 Rowland: Fri-Mon 12:20, (PG-13) 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 Walking the Camino (NR) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30 Sat-Sun, Thu 1:45, 6:30 * Walking with Dinosaurs (NR) Northgate: Fri-Mon 10:55, 1:15, 3:40, 6, 8:20; 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Rowland: Fri-Tue 12:50, 4:05, 7:20, 10:35

Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart and the whole ‘Wonderful Life’ gang wish you a very Merry Christmas. (The movie plays Christmas Eve at the Larkspur Landing, Marin, Northgate, Regency, Rowland and Sequoia theaters.)

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

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Live music 12/20-21: Christmas Jug Band Bring your family and friends for the show. 7pm. Dec. 20; 8pm Dec. 21. $15-27. Sweetwater, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

12/20: Chrome Johnson, Jenny Kerr Duo

With Ryan Scott(monophonics), trumpet. 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

12/20: Lauren Murphy Band, Joanne Rand Band, Andi Grossman White Acoustic Band 8pm. $10-12. Hopmonk Tavern

Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

12/20: Breakin’ Bread Rock 9:30pm. $8.

Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax.

464-7420. perisbar.com.

12/20: Darren Nelson and Don Gallardo

Singer/songwriter. 9:30pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/20: The Machiavelvets Rock. 8pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com 12/20: Rosalie 9pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito.

331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com.

12/20: The 7th Sons Rock Rock. 8:30pm. $8.

Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Fort Baker, Sausalito. 847-2670. the7thsons.com.

12/20: Super Diamond The 85s open.

9:30pm. $21. McNear’s Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma. 707/765-2121. mystictheatre.com.

12/20: The Yates Brothers and Sisters 9pm. $20. George’s Night Club, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 578-2707. georgesnightclub.com.

12/21: Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Dance music all night long. 9pm. $10-15. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com.

12/21: Droptones Rock. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com.

12/21: The Mad Hannans Local luminaries, Jerry and the band perform originals wrought from the heart. With Jerry Hannan, guitar/vocals; Joshua Zucker, bass and Adam “Bagel” Berkowitz, drums.

9:30pm. $5. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/21: Metalachi 8:30pm. $17-20. McNear’s Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma. 707-765-2121. mystictheatre.com.

12/21: Ukelele Sessions Ukelele jam session, open to all. 2pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/21: Sister Carol Reggae, roots. 9pm. $1520. Hopmonk Tavern Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

12/21: Volker Strifler Band, Ron Thompson and the Resistors Blues. With Miss Angela. 8pm. $15. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com

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12/22: Cabaret de Caliente “Hot Holidays.” Burlesque, live music. 7pm. $10-25.

Hopmonk Tavern Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

12/22: Gene Taylor Band, Dave Alvin with Buck Nickels and Loose Change Blues rock.

8pm. $22-27. Sweetwater, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

12/22: James Henry “Hands on Fire Holiday Celebration.” World, funk, hiphop. 6:30pm. $10.

Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael . 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

12/22: Michael Winslow, The Zins Comedic (“Police Academy”)sound effects guy followed by funk rock band. 7pm. $25. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio.

662-2219. ranchonicasio.com 12/22: Miles Ahead, Todos Santos 5pm.

With Wendy Fitz, Jack Pribble and Gary Bauman. 9pm Miles Davis tribute band. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com.

12/22: Namely Us Jazz. 7:30pm. No cover.

The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/22: The Pickups Rock. 9:30pm. No cover.

Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

464-7420. perisbar.com.

12/22: Sunday Salsa with Edgardo and Candela 4pm salsa dance class; 5pm live

music. 5pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com.

12/22: Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band Currently sold out, but perhaps you’ll get a lucky seat. 7pm. $75-225. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

12/23: Kimrea and the Dreamdogs 60s rock. 9pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1392.

12/23: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

7:30pm. All ages. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

12/23: Open Mic with Billy D 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. perisbar.com 12/23: Open Mic with Derek Smith 9pm.

No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com

12/23: Opens Mic with Simon Costa

8:45pm, sign up begins at 8pm. All ages. Fun for all. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/24: John Varn and Tommy Odetto

Weekly rock jam with members of Soul Pie. 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. perisbar.com.

12/24: Piano Night with Chris Brown and Wendy Fitz Boogie woogie. 8pm. $10-15. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com.

Harrowing films for the holidays Two new releases feature top-notch actors in a pair of superior thrillers: Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the kidnap drama PRISONERS, a Pennsylvaniaset gutwrencher that realizes every parent’s worst nightmare in its opening scenes and just gets more desperate Jake Gyllenhaal as Detective Loki, attempts to calm down Hugh Jackman from there. Gyllenhaal after his child is kidnapped in ‘Prisoners.’ plays Detective Loki, called to find two missing girls before the clock runs out on them—while Jackman, one of the girls’ traumatized parents, takes the law into his own hands and soon comes face-to-face with the evil he’s looking for, not least in himself. Terrence Howard, Maria Bello and Viola Davis costar: This disturbing film features one of the scariest villains to ever crawl inside my head. Then ELYSIUM, the Neill Blomkamp-helmed sci-fi blockbuster that also serves as a powerful speculation on the 99 percent/1 percent world of the future. Matt Damon and Jodie Foster live at opposite ends of society in 2154—Damon in the ruins of Los Angeles, where brutal bots and cyborgs patrol a dusty police state, and Foster as the Defense Secretary of Elysium, an orbiting space station packed with every abundance and beauty an artificial world could want. Exposed to a lethal radiation dose in an industrial accident, Damon’s only hope for life hangs in the sky above him. How to get there?—Richard Gould 12/26: Beaufunk With Tower of Power vocalist. 9pm. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

12/26: Brian Setzer Orchestra “Christmas Rocks Show.” 8pm. $65-85. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs, Santa Rosa.

707-546-3600. wellsfargocenterarts.org 12/26: Darrell Edwards’ Heavy Weather Band “Music for Life.” R&B, blues. With Tony

12/27: Medicine Ball Band Funk, swing, Americana, rock. 9pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

12/27: Mari Mack and Her Livin’ Like Kings Band Local blues rock royals. 9pm. $10.

Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com.

12/27-28: Monophonics Annual Soulful Social with Dredgetown West coast Ameri-

Lindsey, Skyler Jett, Rich Stevens and Tom Politzer. 8pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

12/26: Mark’s Jam Sammich Rock 9:30pm.

No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com.

12/27: Biambu’s Slow Burn 9pm. $10-12.

George’s Night Club, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael.

578-2707. georgesnightclub.com.

cana. 8pm. $30. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

8:30pm. $26-28. McNear’s Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma. 707-765-2121. mystictheatre.com.

12/27: Random Rab Live Band, Beli3ver, Zack Darling 10pm. $20. Hopmonk Tavern

12/27: Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven

12/27: Fenton Coolfoot and the Right Time Hiphop/Reggae 9:30pm. The Sleeping

Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

12/27: Joan Getz Quartet Jazz vocalist. 7pm.

Noc cover. Odalisque Cafe and Grill, 1335 Fourth St., San Rafael. 505-3663. joangetzsings.com.

12/27: Oona Garthwaite, Matt Jaffe and the Distractions 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091.

19broadway.com.

12/27-28,31-01/01: Phil Lesh and Friends

New year’s shows. With Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone and Jeff Chimenti. 7:30pm. $79. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.

Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

12/27: Rowan Brothers 6:30-9:30pm. The Trident Restaurant, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

331-3232. thetridentsausalito.com.

12/27: Rusty Evans and the Ring of Fire Johnny Cash tribute. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com.

12/27: Steve Turre with Terrie Odabi Jazz innovator/trombonist Turre takes the stage with multi-lingual vocalist Terrie Odabi. 8pm. $2025. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

12/27: Vienna Tang Original singer/songwriter pianist. 8pm. $30-55. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

12/28: Jazz at Joe’s with The Phillip Percy Pack Jazz, R&B. 7pm. Free. San Rafael

Joe’s, 931 Fourth St., San Rafael. 244-2665. sanrafaeljoes.com.

12/28: Joe Tate and the Gators Folk, acoustic rock. 6pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1392.

12/28: Moonalice 9pm. $10-15. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091.

19broadway.com.

12/29: Anders Osborne 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael.

524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.

12/29: Traditional Irish Music Jam Irish music jam. Family friendly fun. 2:30-5pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com/ event/traditional-irish-session-18.

Comedy 12/24: Mark Pitta and Friends Standup.

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

142throckmortontheatre.org.

12/20: Paula Poundstone “Ha Ha Ho Ho Comedy Show.” 8pm. $35. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. 800/745-3000. ticketmaster.com 12/21: Mort Sahl Standup. 8pm. $35-50. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

Theater 12/20: Dan Hoyle “Each and Every Thing.”

Solo show from award winning actor/playwright.

8pm. $20-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

142throckmortontheatre.org.

Through12/22: ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ By Tom Mula. Jon Tracy directs. 8pm Tues., Thurs.-Sat.; 7pm Sun. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5200. marintheatre.org.

Concerts 12/21: Romancing the Solstice With Jonah Hopton, tenor; Whitney White, soprano.

5pm. $12-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

142throckmortontheatre.org.

12/21: Voena “Voices of the Season: Starry Night.” 7:30pm. $35. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 707-226-7372. nvoh.org.

12/22: Sing Along Messiah 4pm. $8-20.

Dance Palace Community Center, 503 B St., Pt. Reyes Station. 663-1075. dancepalace.org

12/22: SingersMarin: ‘Tis the Season ...

Celebrating Traditions Jan Pedersen Schiff

and Amanda Morando direct a holiday choral performance. Special guests include Dr. Elmo.

4pm. $20-35. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. singersmarin.org.

12/24: Carols and All That Jazz Christmas Eve Family Service. Jazz band and sing-along carols. Childcare available. 5pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. fpcsr.org.

12/25: Wednesday Noon Concert Series

Classical interpretations in the outer venue space of the Throckmorton Theatre. Noon time concert with tea and cookies. Noon. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

Fri 12/20 Family Discount Night• Doors 6pm $15 under 12/over 65 • ADV $24 / DOS $27 Sat 12/21 Closing Night • Doors 7pm • ADV $24 / DOS $27

Christmas Jug Band

Dance

Sun 12/22 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $27

Gene Taylor Blues Band Feat. Dave Alvin

12/21: Dance with Sherry Studio “The

Tapcracker.” 2 and 5:30pm. $12-25. Showcase Theater, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

473-6800. marincenter.org.

12/21: Marin Dance Theatre “Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop.” 1 and 5:30pm. $1225. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.

Art 12/20: Art Works Downtown Open Studios Holiday Event Over 35 artists welcome

you into their studios for your gift shopping.

With an art auction. Dec. 13-14, 20-21. Fridays 5-8pm; Saturdays Noon-6pm. Free admission.

Art Works Downtown, 1325 - 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119 . artworksdowntown.org.

Through 12/29: Autumn, a Time for Change Gallery Exhibition Exhibition

celebrating their first year anniversary. Participating artists include: Lorraine Almeida, Susan Brayton, Peter Boiger, Christine DeCamp, Chuck Eckart, Marty Knapp, Toni Littlejohn, Todd Pickering, Shirley Salzman, Nancy Stein, Ralph Stein, Jennifer Tatum, Jude Vasconcellos and Thomas Wood. Sculptures by Peter Boiger are being held over for this exhibition. Free.

Art by the Bay Weekend Gallery, 18856 Highway One, Marshall. 663-1006. artbythebayweekendgallery.com.

Through 01/03: Small Works Show

Group exhibition. Artworks Downtown Gallery, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. artworksdowntown.org.

Through 01/05: 25th Annual Mini Show, Inspired by Process: Coastal Marin Printakers Group exhibitions. “Mordancage.” Elizabeth Oplenik, mixed media works.

Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas.

868-0330. bolinasmuseum.org

Through 03/08: Artisans: Group Exhibition Artisans is a collective group founded in

Mill Valley in 1977. Hosted by Falkirk Cultural Center, this exhibition showcases works in oil, gouache, pastel, ink, charcoal, watercolor, photography, mixed media, sculpture and textiles.

Reception 5:30-7:30pm Dec. 13. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael.

847-8272. falkirkculturalcenter.org.

Through Dec. 2014: Tom Killion: In the Gallery Year long exhibition of original prints and hand crafted books. 4:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

927-0960. bookpassage.com.

Kids Events 12/21: Junior Rangers: Focus on Creeks and Fish 10am. Free. Cascade Canyon,

Cascade Dr., Fairfax. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

12/22: Tim Cain Family Christmas Sing Along Concert with Santa and Mrs. Claus 2pm. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com

Fri 12/27 & Sat 12/28 • Doors 8pm ADV $17 / DOS $22 / $30 2-Day Pass

Monophonics Soulful Social

With Gene

Washington and the Ironsides {Fri} With Dredgetown {Sat}

Sun 12/29 • Doors 7:30pm • ADV $14/ DOS $17

Jason Crosby & Friends

Feat. Stu

Allen, Robin Sylvester, & Jay Lane

Tues 12/31 • Doors 8pm • ADV $47 / DOS $52 / VIP Dinner $102

Hot Buttered Rum New Year's Eve Celebration With Vintage

Grass

Fri 1/3/14 • Doors 8pm • ADV $20 / DOS $22

Imperial Messenger Service

With David Freiberg who performs the music of Quicksilver Messenger Service

www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Fireside Dining 7 Days a Week

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

DIN N E R & A SHOW Return of the Mighty Dec 20 MACHIAVELVETS “Reckless Futurism” 8:00 / No Cover Sat “A Christmas Blues Present” Dec 21 VOLKER STRIFLER BAND & RON THOMPSON AND Fri

THE RESISTORS

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ANGELA 8:30

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Dec 22 2:00–3:30 TIM CAIN’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS SING ALONG 4:00–5:00 Sun

MICHAEL WINSLOW “The Noisy Man” PLUS THE ZINS 7:00 Tue 7th Annual Christmas Eve Dec 24 Gospel Show and Dinner THE PRIESTHOOD 7:00 A Salute toThe Beatles!

Dec 28 THE SUN KINGS Sat

8:30

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Dec 29

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The Best in Stand Up Comedy

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morT sahL

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Join Dan in his search for community, spontaneity and wonder ...

Join us for this special commemorative performance, marking Mort’s 60th anniversary as America’s first modern standup comedian.

sun Dec 22 7:30pm Join us and enjoy a year-end magical experience! fri VieNNa TeNg Dec 27 Fresh off of Letterman, Vienna crafts music 8pm that is “ambitious, gorgeous and haunting”.

woody aLLeN aNd his New orLeaNs JaZZ BaNd

The Tommy igoe Big BaNd

sat Dec 28 8pm

New years eXTraVagaNZa!

tues Dec 31 8pm

21sT aNNuaL Big faT year eNd comedy show!

weD jan 1 8pm

Experience one of the world’s finest drummers leading an elite group of the Bay’s greatest musicians, with special guest Kenny Washington.

Celebrate the end of 2013 and welcome in the new light of 2014. A great lineup of talent for a night of laughter, dancing and fun!

An evening of stand-up comedy, improvisation, and sketches riffing on the major news stories of 2013!

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Fri 12/27 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Alternative Rock

cracker & camper van beethoven Tues 12/31 • 8:45pm doors • 21+ • Dance hits/Party Band

new Year'S eve with wonDerbreaD 5 Thurs 1/9/14 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Celtic Rock

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Feat. RYAN SCOTT ON TRUMPET With Jenny Kerr Duo

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to the pageant. Costumes provided. Interested children arrive at 4pm for costume and practice. Pageant and worship service at 5pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1123 Court St., San Rafael. 456-4842.

12/22: Mount Burdell Observe and discuss

the effects of the California oak moth outbreak and see how the different species of oaks are responding. This walk is for ages 15 and up.

No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. 10am. Free. Mount Burdell Preserve, San Andreas Dr. Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

12/26: Learn to Ride at McInnis Skate Park Scooter or skateboard, it doesn’t mat-

ter for this event. Focus on spatial awareness, dropping into bowls with other users, taking turns, listening to our intuition and developing other skills for success in a dynamic sporting environment. Bring your own equipment.

Rain will cancel. 11am. Free. McInnis Skate Park, 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael.

446-4423. marincountyparks.org.

12/26: Thingamajigs Kids concert of works for unusual instruments made out of found and recycled material, many made from objects discovered on local beaches.

Stick around after the performance to make a musical instrument out of recycled objects to bring home. 11am. $8-18. Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito.

339-3900. baykidsmuseum.org.

Community Events (Misc.)

12/22: The Gift of Recovery: A Day for Healing This time of year is challenging for

people who have struggled with addictions. Find respite from the holidays, using Buddhist mindfulness, forgiveness and loving-kindness practices as healing tools. With Kevin Griffin. 9:30am. $50 - 108, sliding scale. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre.

488-0164. spiritrock.org.

12/23: Crystal Rose Community Healing Festival 6:30pm-9pm Hands-on healing,

clairvoyant readings, aura healings. All ages are welcome. 6:30-9 pm. Donation. Sunflower Center, 1435 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707260-2310. crystal-rose.org.

12/23: The Open Way Relax and enjoy open awareness that knows no boundaries. With a short meditation, dialogue on the true nature of who we are. Visiting teacher host Cory Bright.

7pm. $10. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

12/24: Carols by Candlelight 10pm. Traditional lessons and carols service with bell choir, piano, violin and flute. 10pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 456-6760 . fpcsr.org. ✹

12/27: Learn to Saltwater Fish at Paradise Park Rangers will teach the basics of

VINYL & The Bad Jones

Feat. Cathleen “Sweetie Pie” Riddley

and Bobby Tenna

+ IPA TOAST + NYE FAVORS AND MORE !!

Book your next event with us. Up to 150ppl.

Email kim@hopmonk.com

12/24: St. Paul’s San Rafael Christmas Eve Pageant Kids are encouraged to drop in

a Free boogie - woogie | Piano | 8 - 11pm | every Tuesday

fairfax • 19broadway.com • 459-1091

saltwater fishing. A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be provided first-come, first-served to beginners thanks to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain will cancel. 9am. $5 per vehicle. Paradise Beach Park, 3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon. 435-9212. marincountyparks.org.

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Professional Spanish Lessons in Downtown San Rafael.

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Gardening/landscaping

Nina 8 month old Pit Bull Mix Nina is a lovely young dog with a friendly personality. She is lively and smart and enjoys tossing, catching, and chewing her toys. Because of her youthful energy and strength we recommend Nina go to a family experienced in dog training and with slightly older children (10+).

She is eager to learn so training will be fun and easy. She has a bit of leash frustration, but enjoys playing with other dogs. However, at times she maybe overwhelming so care should be taken when choosing her playmates. Nina is looking forward to being your life-long cherished companion. Meet Nina at the Marin Humane Society or call the Adoption Department at 415.506.6225

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real estate Homes/Condos for Sale

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Join the Pacific Sun–Marin’s Best Newsweekly and website–and assist our multi-media offerings Pacific Sun, PacificSun.com, MarinVoices.com and PS TODAY shine! Part-time and/or fulltime positions are available serving the Production and Sales Departments.

The traffic coordinator position provides administrative support to the retail sales department. Our office is faced-paced, which requires a person to gracefully handle multiple deadlines and tasks.

Duties include but are not limited to: • Handling the mechanics of getting the publication, website & any special sections together for the week.

• Creating Excel spreadsheet to track the ads that will appear in the publication each week • Handling special issue listings (i.e. dining guide data) • Checks size and posts digital ads to our daily email product and website • Manages inventory of email product and website • Proofing pages on deadline days and enforcing deadlines • Trafficking ads between production, proofing and the sales reps each week • Dummying the publication weekly (and special features as they arise) • Keeping lines of communication open between production staff, editorial and sales • Coordinating with Ad Director & production on special flyers, ordering media kit info and keeping it stocked.

• Liaison between printer & production on weekly inserts; orders print jobs • Handles phone and e-mail requests from advertisers • Assists reps when they call from the field Necessary Attributes: Pro-active, self-starter, positive outlook, detail-oriented, organized, time-management skills, and ability to get along with wide range of personalities, ability to handle weekly deadlines, helpful and diplomatic but firm in enforcing deadlines.

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seminars

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workshops

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 January 7, 2014. Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.

A safe, successful GROUP for FORMER MEMBERS OF HIGH-DEMAND GROUPS (Religious, New Age, Eastern, Philosophical, Large Group Awareness Programs, etc.) is held every other Saturday in Marin, now in its 10th year. Participants include those born and/or raised in such groups espousing a “good”/ “bad”ideology with a leader(s) who encourages greater degrees of dependency and conformity at the price of individual personal rights, goals, and development. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, receive acknowledgement, gain insights, pursue individual goals, learn how others have negotiated challenging situations, with opportunities to heal from loss and trauma. Individual, Couple, and Family Sessions also available. Facilitated by Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249) Certified Group Psychotherapist (41715) . Contact: crussellmft@earthink.net or 415-785-3513 HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Classes A rewarding, relaxing and stress free method for birthing your baby. Experience the joy of birthing your baby in an easier and more comfortable manner. You will learn how to achieve a safer, easier and more comfortable birth.

Five- 2-1/2 hour classes in which you learn how, through the power of your own mind, to create your body’s own natural relaxant and, with your birth companion, create a calm, serene and joyful birthing environment, whether at home, birth center or hospital.

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THESE CLASSES MAKE A GREAT HOLIDAY OR BABY SHOWER GIFT. To include your seminar or workshop, call 415/485-6700 x 303.

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Fictitious Name Statement

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133380 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business COURSE PUBLISHING, 1220 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: NICHOLAS R KANE, 1220 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 28, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 28, 2013. (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133480 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ERROR! NOT FOUND, 605 SUNSET PARKWAY, NOVATO, CA 94949: EVAN TOGNOTTI, 605 SUNSET PARKWAY, 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 8, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133553 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business STILLWATER CONSTRUCTION, 1314 YUKON WAY, NOVATO, CA 94947: LUKE CHAMBERS1314 YUKON WAY, 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 and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 21, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133386 The following individual(s) is (are) doing

business MAXILLO FACIAL IMAGING ASSOC, 666 THIRD STREET #222, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LOUIS T. KIRKOS DDS., PHD., D.I.P.O.M.F.E.R., 824 PT SAN PEDRO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 and SIMBARASHE JGRAVAYA, 6101 SILVER OAK CIRCLE, STOCKTON, CA 95219.

This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 28, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133517 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business 330 CANAL STREET APARTMENTS, 330 CANAL STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GOLDEN GATE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION GP OF 330 CANAL STREET LP, 51 FEDERAL STREET #202, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94407.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 1, 1974 and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 15, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133554 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ROSS VALLEY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 1525 EAST FRANCISCO BLVD #1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIN APOTHECARIES INC, 1525 EAST FRANCISCO BLVD #1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 21, 2013

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133548 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SCUDO, 804 SPRING STREET, UNIT A, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: PATRICIA A HUEBNER, 804 SPRING STREET, UNIT A, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. 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 20, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133543 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business IMPERIAL DESIGN WORKS, 100 SYCAMORE AVE, APT. 21, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: STEFAN S. MEHOLICK, 100 SYCAMORE AVE, APT. 21, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 19, 2013 (Publication Dates: November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133575 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business AVALON NAILS, 530 THIRD STREET, SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HOAI NHI THI LE, 1028 MINERVA STREET, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577. 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 26, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133568 The following individual(s) is (are)

doing business THE BEST BIRTH, 87 ETHEL AVE #5, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: SARAH MCMOYLER, 87 ETHEL AVE #5, 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 November 25, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 25, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133558 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EMBODIED TOUCH MASSAGE AND BODYWORK, 260 CASCADE DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MACKENZIE WILMOTT MURPHY, 260 CASCADE DRIVE, 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 November 21, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133551 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business THE TAVERN ON FOURTH, 711 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BARCORP, ONE SIMMS STREET, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901.

This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant not open for business but business start date 7/1/2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 20, 2013.

(Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133550 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business BARTENDERS UNLIMITED, MARIN TRUCK RENTAL, ONE SIMMS STREET, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BARCORP, ONE SIMMS STREET, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901.

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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 20, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133586 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NEIGHBORHOOD SPA AND NAILS, 46 RAQUET CLUB DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HAROLD DANG, 46 RAQUET CLUB DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted

by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 26, 2013.

(Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133633 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, GIFT OF MY HEART, and LOVE COACH KAT. 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920: WAAITT, LLC, 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON,CA 94920.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 13, 20, 27; January 3, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133529 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business A SULTAN PRODUCTIONS, 11 ESCALON DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA, 94941: FOOD GURU, 11 ESCALON DRIVE,

MILL VALLEY, CA, 94941. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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 18, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 13, 20, 27, January 3, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133621 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business JADE SPA, 803 D. SREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: QINGXIA ZHANG, 911 BAINES STREET, E PALO ALTO, CA, 94303. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on DECEMBER 4, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 04, 2013.

(Publication Dates: December 20, 27; January 3, 10, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133640 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. RALLYMEX, 140 DEER PARK AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ADVOX INC, 140 DEER PARK AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on December 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 20, 27; January 3, 10, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133569 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. THE CAT HOUSE, 97 A LOUISE ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DAMIEN BROOKS, 37 WOODLAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 25, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 20, 27; January 3, 10, 2014)

Other Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALBERT C. LOCATI. Case No. PR- 1304752. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALBERT C. LOCATI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARILEE ROGERS in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARILEE ROGERS 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: January 2, 2014 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 29: December 6, 13, 20, 2013) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304519 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office.

Fictitious Business name(s): AVALON NAILS, 530 THIRD STREET, SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: November 26, 2013. Under File No: 130813. Registrant’s Name(s): HUY CAN M. NGUYEN, 1446 SEMINARY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94621. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on November 26, 2013. (Publication Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1304998. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners LEA ANDERSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KATHRYN LEE ANDERSON to LEA WILDFLOWER AND LEA ANDERSON to LEA WILDFLOWER. 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: JANUARY 27, 2014 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: DECEMBER 9, 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 13, 20, 27; JANUARY 3, 2014)

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Week of December 20 – December 26, 2013

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Would it be Christmas week without a family fight? Mars is directly opposing Uranus—so beware of feuds with a romantic partner and physical accidents. Emotions will be running high; don’t give into your impetuous nature. Channel the holiday spirit even when your significant other makes you wish he or she really was another person.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Did you get your flu shot, Taurus? If not, your sixth house of health is screaming, “I told you so!” Stock up on vitamin C because you’ve been overworking yourself—and may continue to overwork yourself on Dec. 24 and 25. Here’s to hoping someone bought you a Vitamix this holiday season—your immune system is going to need it!

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Pump the breaks, Gemini! Your love life has gone from zero to 60. Venus guards your house of love and with it in retrograde, you may have a change of heart about a romantic interest. If becoming Facebook official is stressing you out, you might want to reconsider if this is someone worth committing to. Watch how much you drink on Dec. 26, otherwise you may not break the news lightly.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Go home or go to work? It’s the holiday season and this is the last question you want to ask yourself. Unfortunately, your private life and public life are at a standoff. If your boss is calling you into work, take a deep breath and remember everyone is feeling this extra stress. And Venus will be out of the office starting Dec. 21—don’t even think about getting plastic surgery.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Put yourself in someone else’s shoes, Leo! Yes, we realize your shoes are probably fabulous, but quit puffing your chest and give your ego a break. Difficult alignment and difficult weather don’t equate to easy holiday gatherings. Taboo topics are bound to arise during get-togethers, don’t jump down your relatives’ throats on Dec. 25. Let them speak their mind and you too can calmly speak yours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) If you were waiting to hear about an end of the year raise, we’ll cut to the chase—it’s not happening. Your house of income is backed up thanks to Venus in retrograde. Make sure to get an oil change on Dec. 22, an unexpected expense is set to manifest thanks to the stars. Listen to your inner planner to avoid writing a last minute check to your mechanic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Uh oh, trouble in paradise—but there doesn’t have to be, Libra! Engage with your balanced nature on Dec. 21, you may feel an overwhelming urge to pick fights with your partner. Watch what you wish for because the tables quickly turn on Dec. 24 as you are expected to care for the welfare of your beloved beau.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) An extra burst of work on Dec. 24 leaves you feeling your coworkers are unreliable. Mars, your ruling planet, rivals Uranus for unexpected mayhem. Work always piles up before the holidays; take a yoga class on Dec. 23 to decompress. Regardless if your coworkers call in sick or not—you’d still have to get the work done somehow. Enjoy each breath in warrior pose while it lasts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) You’re never short of fire, dear Sagittarius!

All your built up passion is eager to earn you 15 minutes of fame—whether it be good or bad. Dec. 24 may force you to address a brewing confrontation. Regardless of what you find out, just remember you don’t have to act impetuously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Dec. 21 can’t come soon enough—the sun is finally in Capricorn! This is your prime time to shine. Embrace all tasks that come your way, your partner will understand when work takes priority on Dec. 23. Give your significant other a holiday present early this year to provide a distraction while you drown yourself in paperwork at the office.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Romance is still in the air! On Dec. 22 gear up for round two of a memorable, romantic weekend. Enjoy the carefree air while it lasts because if you’re planning on traveling distances on Dec. 24, prepare for travel trouble. It may not be what you want to hear, but someone had to tell you. If you can take a scenic route to grandmother’s house—take it.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Don’t pick a fight with any drinkers at your holiday get-togethers on Dec. 23. If the alcohol doesn’t bring the worst out in your relatives, Mars and Uranus’ duel will surely do the trick. You don’t have to put down the glass to mediate, but maybe it’s not the best time to engage with your controversial nephew. Y

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