March 28, 2014 -Section 1 by Pacific Sun

M ARC H 2 8 - A p r i l 3 , 2 0 14 Marin's only loc ally owned and oper ated count y wide public ation

Marin's only loc ally owned and oper ated count y wide public ation

â&#x20AC;şâ&#x20AC;ş pacificsun.com

Award-Winning Self Storage 200 -201 9

Best Self Storage

Certified Green Business & 100% Solar Powered Since 2006

For 5 Consecutive years, you have voted us the BEST!

2014

2013

Solar Power

Water Conservation

Packing Supplies

Lighting

Recycle

Best Business that Promotes Going Green

Thank you to our past, future and present customers for your support. 2012 Heroes of Marin Environmental Stewardship Awardee Awarded Green Business of the Year 2012 by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Supporter of San Rafael Clean Campaign Member of Marin Clean Energy Ask ab Pacific Sun Hall of Fame out Ca Storarg e

Open 7 Days a Week 24 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael â&#x20AC;˘ (415) 454-1983 www.bellamstorage.com

Become Stronger . Have More Balance . Become More Flexible . Have More Focus . Become More Empowered . Live Life With More Intensity .

Be Mindful . Have More Energy . Become   More Safe . Have More Joy .

This is Karate.

Forget everything you thought you knew about martial arts. Karate can do all this, and more, for you or your children.

We have a full schedule that includes adult classes, kids classes (in four different age ranges), meditation classes, endurance classes, and more — all held at a spectacular 10,000 square foot training facility that is the largest martial arts school in Marin County.

And what does all this cost? $100 a month for unlimited classes, with no contracts to sign, no hidden costs, and no special “clubs” to join.

Goju Karate is located at 622 Lindaro Street, in San Rafael -- a few blocks from downtown, and right next to the Davidson Middle School. Want more info? Call us at 415-413-0930, or visit us at GOJUKARATE.COM

Goju Karate f snap

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 3

ThANk yOu fOR vOTING uS

BeST Of MARIN fOR...

›› THis week 6 8 13 16 18 25 31 37 48

heAlTh CluB & pOOl

55 56 59 60 62

Year 52, No. 13

Letters Upfront/Newsgrams Best of Marin 2014 Hall of Fame A Kiss Before Dye-ing: Beauty and style They Drive By Night: Cars and buckets The Blue Gardenia: Eco-friendly shops and places Couch of Evil: Home maintenance The Night of the Bargain Hunter: Casual shopping Movies Sundial Horoscope Classifieds Advice Goddess

Marin’s only locally owned and operated countywide publication

835 Fourth St. Suite D, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415/485-6700 Fax: 415/485-6226 e-Mail: letters@pacificsun.com

›› sTaFF

PUBLiSHEr Bob Heinen (x315) EDiTOriAL Managing Editor: Stephanie Powell(x317) Contributing Editor: Jason Walsh Lifestyles Editor-at-large: Katie Rice Jones Movie Page Editor: Matt Stafford Staff Writer: Molly Oleson (x318) Calendar Editor: Anne Schrager CONTriBUTOrS Charles Brousse, Greg Cahill, Ronnie Cohen, Pat Fusco, Richard Gould, Richard Hinkle, Brooke Jackson, Jill Kramer, Joel Orff, Rick Polito, Peter Seidman, Jacob Shafer, Nikki Silverstein, Space Cowboy, Annie Spiegelman, David Templeton, Joanne Williams ADVErTiSiNG Advertising Director: John Harper (x306) Marketing and Sales Consultants: Tracey Milne(x309), JR Roloff (x303), Susan Harker (x314), Jenny Belway (x311) Traffic Coordinator: Becca Pate (x302) ArT AND PrODUCTiON Art & Production Director: Donald Pasewark (x335) Senior Graphic Designer: Jim Anderson (x336), Graphic Designer: Jessica Armstrong (x321) ADMiNiSTrATiON Business Administrator: Cynthia Saechao (x331) Office Administrator and Webmaster: Becca Pate (x302) Courier: Gillian Coder PriNTiNG: Western Web, Samoa, CA

››on the cover

Design: Don Pasewark

Printed on 100% recycled paper

Luxembourg West, Inc., dba Pacific Sun. (USPS 454-630) Published weekly on Fridays. Distributed free at more than 400 locations throughout Marin County. Adjudicated a newspaper of General Circulation. Home delivery in Marin available by subscription: $5/ month on your credit card or $60 for one year, cash or check. No person may, without the permission of the Pacific Sun, take more than one copy of each Pacific Sun weekly issue. Entire contents of this publication Copyright ©Luxembourg West, Inc., dba Pacific Sun ISSN; 0048-2641. All rights reserved. Unsolicited manuscripts must be submitted with a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Award-winning, 30,000 sq. ft. fitness & aquatics center featuring: • Over 80 free weekly group fitness classes • State-of-the-art equipment including: StarTrac™ bikes & treadmills, Precor elliptical trainers, Cybex Arc Trainers, Technogym Cardio Wave™ & Selectorize, Pilates Allegro Reformers, and a full complement of weights • Indoor, outdoor and tot pools featuring classes for all ages • Massage and personal training

C U I S I N E

• Jacuzzi, steam room & saunas • Indoor basketball court • Babysitting service for ages 4 mos. to 10 years

Join this month & get a fRee Sports Bag! Offer expires 4/30/14

444.8000 | MARINJCC.ORG/JOIN 4 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

O F

I N D I A

Thank You for voting Cafe Lotus and Lotus Cuisine of India the Best of Marin! dIan BeSt InuRant ReSta

Organic | Gluten Free | Sustainable Cafe Lotus Fairfax 457.7838

n St IndIa 2014 BeauRant ReSt

Lotus Chaat Lotus Cuisine of India San Rafael San Rafael 454.6887 456.5808 www.LotusRestaurant.com

Do you want the best in home care for your family? Call Home Care Assistance.

Hourly caregiving works well for many families. In this situation we provide trained caregivers on an hourly basis. Here the caregiver focuses all her attention exclusively on the senior.

We follow this with extensive training. Finally we invite geriatric experts to meet with our caregivers so that they are up-to-date with the newest ideas about senior care.

Live-in care differs from hourly care in that we provide personal aides on a daily basis. Live-in caregivers are often the best choice for those seniors who need the companionship of another person, but who do not have intense “all the time” personal needs.

Hourly and Live-In Care. Our caregiving services focus on two basic types of care: hourly and live-in. The service you choose is determined by your particular needs.

At Home Care Assistance we mean it when we talk about providing the best in senior care– whether it is on an hourly basis or a live-in basis.

Meet Francie. Francie Bedinger is the Home Care Assistance Kentfield client care manager and works directly with clients and their families throughout Marin County. With a masters in Gerontology, Francie is an expert in health and wellness for older adults and works hard to ensure her clients are happy and healthy at all times.

415-532-8626 • HomeCareAssistance.com 919 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste.107, Kentfield, CA 94904

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 5

››LETTERS Vote early, vote often: late romantics version

Regarding the Sun’s recent question about music [“What’s Your Favorite Piece of Classical Music, Marin?” March 14]: You already have my instrumental classical vote (the Adagietto from Mahler’s 5th) ... here’s my vote on the vocal side ...“Marietta’s Lied” from the opera, Die tote Stadt (The Dead City) by Korngold.

out the use of chemical material or herbals. Pure mercury also can be converted into gold material. Formula can be destroying if any artificial material use in it, and pure gold not produce, you can make gold as bulk quantity in a day. With your help now I can reproduce these materials and help the poor people of my country and serve humanity. Muhammad Ramzan, Sialkot Pakistan.

Gil Deane, San Anselmo

Universe we live in has headache, needs early start in the morning ...

Having suggested that Sun readers write about their favorite piece of classical music, permit me to lobby for the Adagio from Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. Bruckner was a simple, devout man. It’s been said that he found the God that Mahler kept searching for. He was humble and homely, yet he proposed marriage to two teenaged girls. His music can be undisciplined and tedious and long-winded: The Adagio alone runs about 22 minutes, while Mozart’s entire 40th Symphony clocks in at about 25:30. That said, Bruckner created some of the most majestic music ever written. The Adagio begins with funereal growling and slowly builds from peak to peak until it bursts forth in two thundering cosmic orgasms (And then slowly drifts off to sleep). If you’ve ever wondered what great sex with the universe would be like, Bruckner’s your guy. Stanton Klose, San Rafael

We know a Nigerian prince who may be interested ...

My name is Muhammad Ramzan S/O Khuda Bakhsh. I am 56 years old and live in Sialkot Pakistan. I served 30 years of my life in experiment of material on chemicals. Due to the side effect of chemicals reactions, I suffer in many diseases such as pain in my both kidney, blooding in my mouth, headaches blood pressure and weak eye sight. Respected sir, I can make the formula for chemicals by the grace of Allah Almighty in the earing of the formula I believe to help the poor people who suffer in poverty and diseases. I am under treatment by the doctors. Every thing can be happended with me so in my lifetime I intend to sale it and from this income I may be able to help the poor and deserving people. If GOD willing I can be able to serve the poor and deserving people. If any reputed company would like to take benefit from my abilities I would welcome my opportunities to meet with you or connect me. I have 27 years ago discovered the formula of hardness of material. Material of those which was impossible for converted into hardness. FORMULA ONE (Just Specifications) We can make solid the pure mercury with6 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

‘The Alchemist in Search of the Philosophers Stone’ (1771) by Joseph Wright. The ‘philosopher’s stone’ was the legendary substance believed by alchemists to be transformable into precious metals.

Smallpox, polio, measles ... just part of growing up, kids!

In response to two recent articles about vaccination [“Shots in the Dark,” Feb. 21, by Jacob Shafer; “Don’t Vacillate, Vaccinate!” March 7, by Dr. Ann Troy], I’d like to add another point of view to the debate. It is my heart’s concern that children grow up in the best conditions to thrive and become healthy adults. Let’s face it: Looking at the number and size of hospitals and pharmacies in this country and in other “western” countries, we notice that people spend a lot of time and money in them. Has allopathic medicine made them healthy? No chemical has ever healed or made anyone healthier, medication works against symptoms without real healing, and no vaccine has ever been proven to work against the disease it is claiming to protect from. “Health is produced only by healthy living.” Our body works at all times to recover balance. Any symptom is a sign of this active response to the challenges that we encounter, symptoms are our best friends, our alarm system and part of the healing. With this in mind, I will not show up with glorious numbers and smart statistics like Dr. Ann Troy. Even if there is aluminum, formaldehyde, mercury and other toxins in a great number of items around us (including food), is that a reason to add some more by way of injection into the bloodstream, thus bypassing the natural blood barrier? We want to avoid these products as much as we can, not add more of them, especially in babies and young children. If a small child’s immune

system is not yet fully developed, there are natural ways to let it mature in time. Breastfeeding, a lifestyle with lots of fresh fruit, enough sleep, tender loving care, friendly touch and affection by the primary caregivers are strong influences to support the immune system and cannot be replaced by vaccines. Parents are in their role and right to question the hazardous act of injecting a hot cocktail of chemicals commonly known as poisons to the nervous system into their children’s bodies, especially when the immune system is still immature, it can handle the poisons less well as an older body as the process of myelinization of the nerves is not yet complete and therefore much more at risk. Because of what they are and contain, vaccines are chemical poisons, and they have nothing to do in a young or not so young healthy body and even less so in a not so healthy body. Even if most of us agree that we’d prefer to live without diseases, and acknowledging the fact that parents want health for their child, we may also have to accept that we cannot protect our children from a natural development and its challenges. Childhood “diseases” are developmental processes that may or may not occur and if dealt with properly pass easily, sometimes barely noticed, with no sequels at all, and needing no medication. As part of the natural processes let the fever do its job, give fresh fruit and water/mother’s milk, and nothing cooked or processed for a few days, let the child rest in bed in the quiet. Cooked

and processed foods make the fever go up higher than necessary and cause parents to panic. So know what you are doing: If you chose not to vaccinate, be coherent and learn how the natural processes work: look at natural hygiene for your lifestyle. (and all the more, if you chose to vaccinate). And please media and doctors, why blame the non-vaccinated population for the appearance of childhood and other diseases, since these continue to appear as they are part of our lives and do not have to be avoided nor eradicated? If you are vaccinated, why worry? Is there something else? Parents, why risk your child’s health with a vaccination? A vaccination-related problem might unfortunately happen to yours! Why vacillate in front of the fear propaganda, rather get the whole picture! Nature makes no mistakes. We cannot improve anyone’s health with chemicals. There is now an amazing amount of critical literature available so you can read and find peace of mind and make an informed choice about vaccination and about how to deal with childhood diseases in a natural lifestyle. Miranda Welter, Marin

Oops!

Last week in Peter Seidman’s story on EIR planning and development for Marinwood [“Fresh air and fresh neighbors,” March 21], we made an error. Susan Adams tells Seidman, the plan does include continuation of a farmers market.

fertility care. reimagined. marin

•

san francisco

415.925.9404

•

napa

Peter S. Uzelac, MD, FACOG •

Board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist

•

Low-dose medication options

•

On-site state-of-the-art embryology lab

•

Donor and surrogacy services

•

Frozen egg bank

•

Fertility preservation post-cancer diagnosis

marinfertility.com march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 7

››upfront

Go with the flow

LAFCO water study floods Marin’s districts

b y

P e t e r

S e i d m a n

he immediate threat of a drought may be receding in Marin, but the long-term implications of adequate water supply will remain a central topic at a key government agency. The Marin County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is embarking on a study of water agencies in the county and the water supply they deliver to county residents. The study is part of a state-mandated examination in a process that goes back to the days after World War II. The postwar era saw a boom in growth throughout the state as suburbs blossomed and the Baby Boom Generation came on the scene. The population increase sparked a demand for new housing, jobs, transportation, highways and public services. Suburban sprawl entered the vocabulary. To guide what looked to be a chaotic development road, the state government fashioned a plan to coordinate the postwar growth spurt. That led Governor Edmond G. Brown, Sr. (Jerry’s father) to appoint a commission to study land-use issues and make recommendations on how to coordinate government agencies and growth strategies to control sprawl and create a more efficient governing

8 Pacific Sun March 28 - april 3, 2014

process. In 1963, the commission’s work resulted in the state Legislature creating Local Agency Formation Commissions. Each California county, except San Francisco, would have a LAFCO. According to the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions (CALAFCO), “From 1963-1985, LAFCOs administered a complicated series of statutory laws and three enabling acts: the Knox-Nisbet Act, the Municipal Organization Act and the District Reorganization Act. Confusion over the application of the laws led to a reform movement that produced the first consolidated LAFCO Act, the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985. In 1997, a new call for reform in local government resulted in the formation, by the Legislature, of the Commission on Local Governance in the 21st Century.” Eventually the commission released the results of its work in a report titled, “Growth Within Bounds.” The goal of local LAFCOs focuses in part on determining spheres of influence for government agencies. Which town or city should control what geographic 10 > area, is within the realm of ques-

››newsgrams Marin Municipal Water District springing to action On the heels of 2013—the driest calendar year on record in Marin County—The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) is channeling new life into the upcoming fourth annual Earth Day Marin festival on Sunday, April 6, with a goal to educate families about sustainability solutions addressing drought, climate change and the future of water conservation. With a 25 percent voluntary reduction in water use in effect throughout Marin County, several hands-on festival activities are aimed to show Marin residents how to take specific steps to conserve water: MMWD conservation specialists will show residents a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how water goes from “Tam to tap,” as well as how to calculate home water use, use irrigation equipment and read water meters. MMWD will provide drinking water for the event, high-efficiency shower faucets and water aerators and water- and money-saving coupons from local retailers, as well as free stainless steel water bottles for the first 500 attendees who take action at the festival to reduce their water use. Combining entertainment with education, the free and family-friendly “day of action” will feature music, speakers, storytellers, puppet shows, authors, organic food and a water rally on the festival’s main stage. “Our spirits have been buoyed by the recent rains,” explained Hannah Doress, founder and director of Earth Day Marin. “Yet it is critical that we understand that we are still in drought and that droughts will be longer and more unpredictable due to climate change.” The fourth annual Earth Day Marin Festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, from 11am-5pm at Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Dr., Larkspur. For more information about the festival, visit earthdaymarin.org.—Cristina Schreil We’ve got to stop meeting like this! Were outside ideological forces trying to hijack a community meeting—or is a county supervisor hoping to avoid unwanted debate? Kentfield residents will have to judge for themselves when the on-again/ off-again Kentfield community meeting finally does take place Saturday, April 26. Ross Valley Supervisor Katie Rice had planned a meeting to answer questions from the community on March 22 at the Marin Art and Garden Center (MAGC) in Ross, but the agenda started spiraling out of control when Mill Valley resident Bob Silvestri—a vocal opponent of the Board of Supervisors’ support of Plan Bay Area—tried to turn the solo show into a double bill by arranging to bring his “Beyond Plan Bay Area” presentation to the floor. Rice, however, felt that the focus of the meeting she had originally convened was being altered behind closed doors (at one point it had become a full-on debate with a moderator!), and sent an email last week to her District 2 constituents saying she would not be participating in the MAGC gathering. “The reasons are many,” wrote Rice in the message, “but suffice it to say, planning and arrangements for the meeting were made without my consent or agreement, and I believe significantly changed the nature of the meeting.” Silvestri isn’t without email prowess, himself, and responded to the Supe’s cancellation with a message of his own, charging Rice with trying to “coerce” the Kentfield community “into giving her the last word on who can and cannot be invited to attend or speak at ‘her’ public meeting ...” Silvestri says that, despite Rice’s absence, he and other Ross Valley supporters went ahead with the scheduled March 22 meeting and, he says, the turnout was in the hundreds. This latest community meeting brouhaha once again raises the question: Just whose community meeting is a “community meeting?” If an elected official convenes a meeting, should that person expect to set the agenda? Or, do others have an equal right to steer it in a different direction? Town hall gatherings in 2010 on Obamacare turned into embarrassing shouting matches when Tea Party organizers bussed healthcare-reform opponents to meetings with Congress folk with the intent of drowning out informative discussion. Is the same going on in Kentfield? Or, as Silvestri says, is his right to speak at the meeting “one our most important democratic principles?” The Rice team has set a new date and time for the Kentfield community meeting (of the nature originally intended, she says) for Saturday, April 26 from 10-11:30am at the Bacich Community Center in Kentfield.—Jason Walsh

B TH RIN IS G AD !

1.5

APY*

SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Get a FREE FC-Bee Green shopping bag when you open an account!

RED HOT RATE! RATE GOOD THROUGH JUNE 30TH

(Money not included.)

IT’S SIMPLE! 1

Come in to First Community Bank, Corte Madera branch (only) and open a “NEW MONEY ONLY” FC-Bee Green checking & savings account:

Maintain a minimum $2,500 checking** balance OR establish direct deposit

Earn 1.5% APY* on a new savings account with minimum $10,000 balance

Open an account, sign up for online banking and E-Statements (no paper), get a great green shopping bag and enjoy watching your money grow! Bring this ad to get your free shopping bag at account opening.

MARIN COUNTY

137 Corte Madera Town Center Inside Safeway • (415) 927-9080

www.FCBconnect.com *Annual percentage yield (APY) on advertised savings is effective as of publication date. APY is guaranteed through June 30, 2014, on savings accounts opened during this limited time offer, and is subject to change thereafter without notice. APY assumes all principal remains on deposit for 365 days. Interest will be compounded daily and paid monthly. Fees, or withdrawals of principal or interest, could reduce earnings. To obtain 1.50% APY on savings, a minimum daily balance of $10,000 in savings is required AND a non-interest bearing checking with a minimum daily balance of $2,500. No minimum balance required in non-interest bearing checking with direct deposit. Balances below the minimum daily balance requirements will decrease the APY on advertised savings to FCB’s standard rate sheet, currently .10%. Maximum deposit of $5,000,000 per client into this savings promotion. NEW MONEY ONLY. ** Non-interest bearing checking account.

FCB-PS-Svgs-RedHot

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 9

FroM our dairy departMent

Kudos to You For All Your Kudos To Us!!

< 8 Go with the flow

tions a LAFCO will ask. Local LAFCOs play an integral part in the process that determines whether a geographical area can be annexed to a town or a city and fall under its jurisdiction. ic n A LAFCO also can look at governga Or ment agencies to determine whether they operate at peak efficiency as separate agencies or would be better in a consolidated organizational structure. That may sound like a dry description, FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 $ 49 each FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 but the practical implications were far Selected 16oz Varieties. PER UNIT* $ from dry when the Marin LAFCO took a PER 25 REBATE Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 UNIT* $25 REBATE on Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades crack at suggesting that myriad seweron Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades PER UNIT* PER age agencies in Southern Marin would $50 REBATE UNIT* $50 REBATE on Silhouette Window Shadings FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 be better off in a consolidated structure. on Silhouette Window Shadings and Vignette Modern Roman Shades Vignette Modern Roman Shades Fa mil y O wne d and Vignette Modern Roman Shades Vignette Modern Roman Shades The suggestion brought strong criticism PER 800 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo UNIT* Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily $ from opponents who said a consolidaM-S 10-6 Sun 12-5 on Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax tion would reduce local control over 454-2990 PER Vignette Modern Roman Shades insulate your Vignette Modern Roman Shades insulate yourwindows windows their individual agencies. Other oppo415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net UNIT* $ to help keep your home warmer in in winter, cooler ininsummer. to help keep your home warmer winter, cooler summer. nents questioned the financial implicaon Silhouette Window Shadings FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 Intelligent choice. Ask forRoman details. and Vignette Modern Roman Shades Intelligent choice. Ask for details. Vignette Modern Shades tions of consolidating agencies. Who PER would cover the costs, after a consolidaShades Of Of Marin UNIT* Shades Marin $ 2070 4th4th St of 2070 St a sewerage district that needed tion, on Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades SanSan Rafael CA Rafael CA M-F: 9:00-5:30 M-F: 9:00-5:30 more infrastructure work than a neighPER 10:00-4:00 10:00-4:00 Vignette® Modern Roman Shades insulate your windows Sat:Sat: UNIT* $ Sunday Closed boring district? The questions raised Sunday Closed on Silhouette Window Shadings to help keep your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer. 415-453-1518 415-453-1518 during the sewerage district debates, and Vignette Modern Roman Shades www.shadesofmarin.com www.shadesofmarin.com Vignette Modern Roman Shades Intelligent choice. Ask for details. 831573 831573 while sometimes technical, always were spirited. Proponents ofNantucket consolidation * Manufacturer’s offerfor valid for purchases 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 participating dealers in the Offer excludes Nantucket * Manufacturer’s mail-inmail-in rebate rebate offer valid purchases mademade 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 fromfrom participating dealers in the U.S.U.S. only.only. Offer excludes FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Shadings. Rebate willissued be issued the form a prepaid reward mailed within Shades Of Marin WindowWindow Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Shadings. Rebate will be in thein form of aofprepaid reward cardcard andand mailed within weeks of rebate claim receipt. not expire. Subject to applicable a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 6 weeks62070 of rebate claimSt receipt. FundsFunds do notdoexpire. Subject to applicable law, alaw, $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance remained firm that having numerous 4th 7 months afterissuance card issuance and month each month thereafter. Additional limitations participating dealer for details rebate form. 7 months after card and each thereafter. Additional limitations apply.apply. Ask Ask participating dealer for details andand rebate form. ® © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. PER San Rafael CA © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. 40120 Vignette Modern Roman Shades insulate your windows 40120 small agencies performing essentially the UNIT* $25 REBATE M-F: 9:00-5:30 toDuette helpArchitella keepHoneycomb your home on Shades warmer in winter, cooler in summer. Sat: 10:00-4:00 same tasks was inefficient and possibly Sunday Closed PER for details. Intelligent choice. Ask harmful to the environment. Sewage UNIT* 415-453-1518 $ 50 REBATE www.shadesofmarin.com on Silhouette Window Shadings spills in 2008 at a Mill Valley treatment 831573 and Vignette Modern Roman Shades Vignette Modern Roman Shades Shades Of Marin plant led to that charge, which was called 2070 4th St San Rafael * Manufacturer’s mail-inCA rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes unfair Nantucket™ by those who said the treatment M-F: 9:00-5:30 Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Shadings. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within plant essentially was safe. Consolidation 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance Sat: 10:00-4:00 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. Sunday Closed Vignette Modern Roman Shades insulate your windows © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. would be safer for Richardson Bay and 40120 415-453-1518 to help keep your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer. www.shadesofmarin.com would save money for ratepayers, said Intelligent choice. Ask for details. 831573 proponents. In 2013, voters rejected a plan that * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket Shades Marin Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Shadings. Rebate will beOf issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 2070 4thlaw,Sta $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance called for consolidating four Southern 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations San Rafaelapply. CA Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein the property of Hunter Douglas. Marin sewerage districts into one large M-F: are 9:00-5:30 40120 Sat: 10:00-4:00 agency. The Marin LAFCO had supSunday Closed 415-453-1518 ported the consolidation plan. www.shadesofmarin.com 831573 Keene Simonds, current general manager at the Marin LAFCO, came to * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Shadings. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within the county in 2013 from a similar post 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. in Napa. “When I came on board, the 40120 very first thing [LAFCO commissioners] said to me was they had a water study they had been talking about doing for a number of years, but it’s been delayed and a big part of the delay, I think, was the amount of resources that went into the sewer consolidation effort.” By the time the dust had settled in the sewerage consolidation vote, Simonds says, “I think there was still a lot of collateral reflection, and the commission hit a pause button on its study activities to figure out how they could perhaps do things differently and maybe have a better outcome.” The sewerage consolidation conundrum had short-circuited the water

three twins ice Cream

Together We’re Great!!

25 REBATE ®

Energy Energyefﬁcient efﬁcientand andfashionable. fashionable.

50 REBATE

25 REBATE ®

50 REBATE

Energy efﬁcient and fashionable.

Energy efﬁcient and fashionable. ®

™

10 Pacific Pacific Sun Sun march march28 28- april - april3,3, 2014 2014

™™

study issue. With the possibility of Marin entering a severe drought, the implications of whether the county’s water agencies could deliver adequate water supplies—which is the topic of the current water study—gained immediacy. The debate over development, affordable housing, Plan Bay Area and growth in general also created new implications for a water supply study. Slow-growth/ no-growth advocates were saying the county might not have enough water to go around if it and its cities kept approving development proposals. Marin Municipal Water District, which serves most Marin residents, expects it has adequate supply as part of its state-mandated Urban Water Management Plan. The district says the plan estimates the supply needed in normal years while looking at projected increases in development during the next few decades. It uses numbers generated by the state and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to look at the number of people who will increase the Marin population. The district also looks at what kind of strain a “normal” drought of, say two years, will create on the water supply. The district says it will have adequate supply even in that kind of event. But no agency outside the Marin Municipal Water District has looked at local water supply issues in a way that the LAFCO study will investigate. In a sense, the LAFCO study will either corroborate or refute the district’s projections. If it turns out that the LAFCO study finds flaws in the district’s projections and determines that water supply could become critical with the amount of projected development, the finding obviously would give credence to the slow-growth/no-growth advocates, some of whom have suggested that a moratorium on new water hookups might be warranted. The legal issues related to water use are complicated, but one underlying tenet exists in state water law: Water agencies cannot act as planning departments. They cannot withhold new hookups solely to slow growth. Maintaining adequate water supply for current customers after accepting new development is the critical issue. Another truism in water law: Judgment is subjective. In a 1976 case, Swanson versus the Marin Municipal Water District, a state appellate court made reference to an earlier case in 1921 in Butte County: “Our Supreme Court stated that ‘a water company supplying water for irrigation has not the power to take on new consumers without limit. Its power to supply water is, of course, limited by the amount 54 >

Do you want the best in home care for your family? Call Home Care Assistance.

g t h a n k s f o r v o t in

J C C C a mr i np! best of ma

buy 4 & g e t w e e ks 1m f r ore

“Named national winner of the ‘Best of Home Care Award’ by Home Care Pulse.” It starts with our caregivers. We carefully screen nearly 25 applicants for each caregiver we hire. Only the best are good enough for Home Care Assistance! We follow this with extensive training. Finally we invite geriatric experts to meet with our caregivers so that they are up-to-date with the newest ideas about senior care.

bes

s u m mt day ca e r mp

best

pool

best

h e a lt h c l u b

Hourly and Live-In Care. Our caregiving services focus on two basic types of care: hourly and live-in. The service you choose is determined by your particular needs. Hourly caregiving works well for many families. In this situation we provide trained caregivers on an hourly basis. Here the caregiver focuses all her attention exclusively on the senior.

p r e- k t h

2-W E E K

grade 10

CA M P S

O vernig ht swimm s, field trips, ing mu days, p , ar t s, natur sic, spor t s, e, j par tie s & be dr e s s - up ach d a ys !

At Home Care Assistance we mean it when we talk about providing the best in senior care–whether it is on an hourly basis or a live-in basis.

1-W E E K S

P E C I A LT Y

CA M P S

Ro ck S e c r e t O n , Sp o r t s O A ly Lego™ gent Camp, J mpics, r. Supe , Jr. Ch e Advent f s, doodlebu rhero ur e s & g Ar t mor e !

Meet Francie. Francie Bedinger is the Home Care Assistance Kentfield client care manager and works directly with clients and their families throughout Marin County. With a master’s in gerontology, Francie is an expert in health and wellness for older adults and works hard to ensure her clients are happy and healthy at all times.

1 A dv E n T u -W E E K rE T Whitew r Av E L C A MPS ate S an t a

r Ra Cruz & f ting, Tahoe !

Call Francie today to schedule your free assessment!

415-532-8626

HomeCareAssistance.com 919 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste.107 Kentfield, CA 94904

A SuMMEr TO rEMEMBEr!

marinjcc.org/camp march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 11

P A CpIrFeIseCntSs UN

N O I

Rafael Theatre Thursday Evening April 3, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:30pm Hosted Drinks & Appetizers Invitation Only

Be Amazing

12 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

MARIN, MYSWEET A seedy back alley swallowed in shadow; a hard-boiled detective engulfed in tendrils of his own cigarette smoke; an alluring woman with promises of redemption. At first, it seems that the sinister setting, flawed characters and heightened drama of the film noir genre has nothing to do with picturesque Marin County—or the Best of Marin. Yet, there’s something seductive about film noir that has long enticed everyone from sophisticated film buffs to casual moviegoers into fantastical explorations of lust, greed, restitution and destruction. Film noir compels us to dig deep into the pleasant façade before us for a deeper meaning. It’s been hard keeping the list of winning dames and unsung heroes undercover, but it’s time to give you the rap, Marin. We’re ready to spill where our readers go to buy swift boilers, find their glad rags, browse the county’s favorite hock shops, who they rely on for hauling away rats and spots where hard-nosed mugs can go to see the glass half full. For our 2014 Best of Marin, the Pacific Sun is paying tribute to the intriguing genre that casts shadows on some of our county’s most popular joints in this mad, mad world. —Stephanie Powell

Film noir–one of cinema’s darkest genres

Shedding light on black-and-white

nswering the question “What is film noir?” is as slippery and as convoluted as the genre itself. The short answer is that it describes a type of black-and-white urban melodrama made after World War II in which a violent, duplicitous woman leads a gullible tough guy to his doom. So far, so good. But what of Leave Her to Heaven, one of the most beautiful Technicolor films ever made? Or Out of the Past, set primarily in the rustic eastern Sierras? The Maltese Falcon was released several months before Pearl Harbor, every woman in In a Lonely Place is absolutely respectable, and there are scores of noirs in which the hero emerges sobered but unscathed. So let’s just say that classic film noir involves crime, deception, human nature at its rawest, shadows both oblique and literal and an overall sense of inevitable doom. The genre (or, more precisely, the mood) of film noir evolved gradually out of several different influences. The stark, shadowy look of German Expressionism came to Hollywood with Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder, Edgar G. Ulmer, Otto Preminger and other Central European émigreés of the 1930s. It was a look ideally suited to the moody prose of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain, whose stories of crime and corruption were making their way to the big screen in the same era. Especially influential was the highly stylized labyrinthine cinematography of Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane (1941), which despite its minimal box office had a tremendous impact on the filmmakers of the 1940s. Primarily, though, it was the carnage and aftermath of World War II that made noir such a pervasive reflection of American attitudes in the postwar era. Although several prototypes came along before the war began—Lang’s M (1931) and You Only Live Once (1937) are about as bleak and sinister as you can get—the whole treachery-and-chiaroscuro ambience of noir didn’t begin to dominate the nation’s movie screens until 1944, as the global conflict entered its fifth bloody year and that quintessentially American cynicism that was suspended in the patriotic aftermath of Pearl Harbor reasserted itself. This was the year of Murder, My Sweet, Double Indemnity, The Woman in the Window, Phantom Lady and Laura, movies dripping with casual deceit, unwholesome desire and the sense that the universe can turn on you when you least expect it. The mood deepened as the full horror of the concentration camps entered the American consciousness and Hiroshima portended a future that was anything but reliable. It wasn’t just the movies: the whole world was going cuckoo. Think of the mad drippings of Jackson Pollock, the rapid-fire discordance of Charlie Parker, the demented poetry of Tennessee Williams, the rising popularity of psychoanalysis and of existentialism—a philosophy, according to Merriam-Webster’s 11th, that centers on “the plight of the individual in an unfathomable universe,” a pretty fair summation of the best noirs ever made. Tough new hyper-realistic films from the rubble-filled streets of Rome had an immediacy that captivated U.S. audiences, and American filmmakers returning home from Midway and Anzio and Buchenwald would never make the same kind of movies again. This new wave of psychological melodramas (there wasn’t a name for them until French film critic Nino Frank coined the term “films noir” in 1946) usually featured a jaded, weary protagonist trying to survive in an uncaring world personified by corrupt politicians, cops on the take and hungry, desperate lowlifes. The mood was tough and fatalistic, with fewer happy endings and more uncertainty and disillusionment than Hollywood was used to; LIFE Magazine film critic D.M. Marshman, Jr. noted the movement’s “profound postwar affection for morbid drama ... deeply rooted diseases of the mind ... unsublimated sex and murder most foul.” (Marshman knew what he was talking about: he went on to co-write one of the greatest noirs of them all, Sunset Blvd.) The mood didn’t just infect crime thrillers like Scarlet Street, The Killers, Crossfire and The Postman Always Rings Twice. You can sense it in the nightmarish Pottersville sequence in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, in dark Freudian Westerns like The Gunfighter and Pursued, in moody, anxious musicals like Gilda and Young Man with a Horn (as well as Fred Astaire’s sublime noir-parody ballet “Girl Hunt” in The Band Wagon), and in edgy comedies like Chaplin’s Monsieur Verdoux and Bob Hope’s My Favorite Brunette. Even Laurence Olivier’s 1948 version of Hamlet smells like something out of Raymond Chandler and Edgar G. Ulmer. Noir continued to flourish throughout the 1950s with classics of depravity and madness like D.O.A., On Dangerous Ground, Pickup on South Street, Angel Face, Night and the City and Touch of Evil, Orson Welles’ trashy Rococo masterpiece. Noir’s influence could be felt internationally as well, in Akira Kurosawa’s cop thriller Stray Dog, Carol Reed’s shifting shadows dazzler The Third Man, Jules Dassin’s caper flick Rififi and Louis Malle’s moody, jazzy Elevator to the Gallows. This is where noir’s classic era ends, but in the half century since then its impact has been burnished by time and can be discerned in films as diverse as nouvelle vague standards Breathless and Shoot the Piano Player, existential nightmares Point Blank and Taxi Driver, the sci-fi classic Blade Runner, David Lynch’s murky, magnificent Mulholland Drive and flat-out tributes like L.A. Confidential, Chinatown and Farewell, My Lovely. Celluloid like that is combustible, but it will never die. —Matthew Stafford march 28 - April 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 13

READERS’ POLL WINNERS A Kiss Before Dye-ing: Beauty and style 18

The Blue Gardenia: Eco-friendly shops and places 31

Beauty Supply Store Beauty Store & Salon Day Spa Evo Spa Facial Evo Spa Florist Natalie & Daria’s Flowers & Gifts Glasses and Eyewear Rims & Goggles Hair Salon Brewer Philips Hair Design Jeweler Johann Paul Jewelers Lingerie Pleasures of the Heart Massage Evo Spa Men’s Clothier Patrick James, Purveyor to Gentlemen Nail Care Lavande Spa and Botique Shoes Sole Desire Women’s Botique Viva Diva

Bike Shop Mt. Tam Bikes Business That Promotes Going Green Good Earth Natural Foods Nursery/Garden Center Sloat Garden Center Organic Produce Good Earth Natural Foods Personnel Agency Career Professionals Place for Hiking Tennessee Valley Place to Bike China Camp State Park Resale/Consignment Clothing Shop Stella’s Fine Consignments Solar Supplier SolarCraft

Couch of Evil: Home Maintenance 37 Appliance Repair Martin & Harris Appliances Beds and Bedding The Natural Mattress Store Carpet Cleaning Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning Carpeting Ken’s Carpets & Flooring Cleaning Service Molly Maid of Marin Computer Repair Service Computer Connection Deck and Fencing Contractor Clough Construction Electrical Contractor Integrity Electric, Inc. Hardwood Flooring Ken’s Carpets & Flooring Hauling Hurricane Hauling & Demolition, Inc. Home Furnishings Sunrise Home Home Improvement Store Pini Ace Hardware

TheY Drive By Night: Cars and buckets 25 Auto Dealer Toyota Marin Auto Body Repair/Design Blake’s Auto Body Domestic Car Repair D & K Auto Services Foreign Car Repair Japan Auto Repair Specialists Tire Shop Toscalito Tire & Automotive Used Cars California Motors

The Key Room is the ideal setting for your next event.

Love Yourself Out of Trouble and do it today! Call Dr. Richard Diffenderfer • Benefit Applications & Assessments • Drug or DUI Court mandated treatment

Reserve your date today! Call 415-382-3363 x214

Do you need to keep yourself or a loved one out of JAIL or other Court entanglements?

FroM our Grocery DepartMent

Van’s International Waffles All ral tu na

5 Selected 8 to 9oz Varieties.

2 for $

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 Fa mil y O wne d

Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

Substance abuse, Alcohol, DUI or your life is just totally screwed up, Dr. D can help.

Dedicated event venue with on-site catering, easy access and ample parking. The Key Room ~ 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA 94949 www.thekeyroom.com / keyroom@hbofm.org Corporate Events

•

Meetings

14 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

•

Private Parties

•

Weddings

Love yourself call today Richard Diffenderfer “Dr. D” Offices in Santa Rosa and San Rafael

707.387.0330

Ph. D., DIV, Certified Behavioral Health

Part 2 continued next week...

RESTAURANTS!

THANK YOU! Home Organizer Changing-Places, Inc. Kitchen/Bath Remodeler Kitchens & More Landscape Designer Cynthia Egger Landscape Design, Inc. Local Financial Institution Bank of Marin Locksmith Transbay Security Service Moving/Storage Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage Paint Store Tamalpais Paint & Color Painting Contractor McCarthy Painting Co. Plumber Ongaro & Sons Real Estate Brokerage Bradley Real Estate Roofer McLeran Roofing Window Cleaners Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning

NEWS HAWKS

This roundup of writing is all thanks to our team of frenzied reporters who dropped a dime for you, Marin: Jason Walsh, Julie Vader, Matthew Stafford, Mackenzie Mount, Cristina Schreil, Molly Oleson, Liz Uhlig and Stephanie Powell.

GIN MILL AND HASH HOUSES

Best of Marin was able to maintain red hot this year thanks to our friends who drink out of the same bottle: George’s Nightclub, the Belrose Theatre and Costume Shop, Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, Arizmendi Bakery, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Sol Food.

SHUTTERBUG

She made sure our winners were lookers this year: Thanks to our photographer, Lisa Smith!

The Night of the Bargain Hunter: Casual Shopping 48 Antique Store Dove Place Antiques & Consignments Frame Shop Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet Gift Shop David M. Brian Lighting Shop Nowell’s Lighting Local Bookstore Book Passage New Retail Business Opened in 2013 gr.dano Patio Furniture The Wooden Duck Best Town Other Than Your Own Fairfax

ASSEMBLY LINE

Cheers to a job well done on this box job: Don Pasewark, Jim Anderson, Jessica Armstrong, Phaedra Strecher and Jude Haig.

BALLYHOO BROADS AND BIRDS

Thanks to our butter and egg dolls and cats: John Harper, Tracey Milne, JR Roloff, Susan Harker and Jenny Belway.

WIRE DOLLIES

Thank you to the two dames who made sure this knockover went smoothly: Becca Pate and Margie Sabalvaro.

THE KINGPIN

And a big thanks to the gee behind the scenes: Bob Heinen!

Thanks to all!

Thank you Marin for voting us the

Best Senior Living Facility

in Marin 2014

• Comprehensive Care Solutions

201 Se

I LIV

It CIL

• Engaging Active Lifestyle that our residents find invigorating and renewing • Ask about the Green upgrades - our commitment to sustainability • Come for a tour!

40 Years in Marin For more information please visit

www.theredwoods.org or call at 415.383.2741

The Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 15

Strawberry Village and the Radio Disney Road Crew celebrate Muppets Most Wanted

HALL OF FAME

LOCAL BUSINESSES that have won their categories five times consecutively are elevated to the vaunted Best of Marin Hall of Fame. They remain in the hall for two years. This year, several new members join the esteemed group. Congratulations to all these winners who have been consistently voted tops for their terrific service.

1ST YEAR BEST BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY

For a quarter century, Marin Beauty Company has been one of the best sources for cosmetics as well as salon services in the county. With three locations to serve customers, MBC continues to provide prescriptive product knowledge and comprehensive hair, skin and nail care to keep clients looking their best. With the largest selection at fair prices, discount cards for returning customers and convenient store locations, Marin Beauty is a one-stop shop for all your beauty needs. Marin Beauty Company

417 Third St., San Rafael 454.4500; 800 Redwood Hwy., Frontage Rd. Ste #120, Mill Valley 381.6275; 208 Vintage Way Ste. K9, Novato 892.3600 www.marinbeautycompany.com

BEST CARPETING

Saturday, March 29 Noon - 1:30 pm FREE! MuppEts-thEMEd gaMEs arts & crafts • prizes Plus! The Marin FLAGship Mobile Learning Center will be here for Storytelling and a Books-for-Tots Drive.

M I L L VA L L E Y Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd. Exit Hwy 101 at Tiburon Blvd. For more info visit: facebook.com/StrawberryVillage www.strawberryvillage.com 16 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Rafael Floors, a Marin fixture since 1957, has earned a great reputation and is a household name for just about everyone hereabouts who has ever had a floor. Even with the rough economy of the last few years, business partners Ron Leach and Steve Villa say that they and their small, 13-person staff are doing well because of their dedicated relationships with their clients. “People come to us for our experience,” Leach says. “We’re a flooring specialist, not what you find at the big-box stores.” Like many successful and customer-driven companies, Leach and Villa are pleased to see the children and grandchildren of patrons coming to them with their business. Rafael Floors

822 Francisco Blvd. W., San Rafael 456.3782 rafaelfloors.com

BEST LIGHTING SHOP

If you need to light up your life, get on over to Lights of Rafael, which has been keeping Marin well-lit for years. With a selection of fixtures for ceilings, walls, under counters, gardens, walkways and patios, plus all the bulbs, tracks, controls and miscellaneous parts (that you didn’t know you need, but you do), and fountains, bathroom vent lights, nightlights, mirrors, clocks and all sorts of home accents to complement the lighting, you can enhance the look and feel of your home or office

with some minor changes and additions. And the experienced staff here will help you figure out how much light, and what type, suits your requirements. Try getting that kind of choice and expertise at the big-box stores. Lights of Rafael

4100 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 472.7292 lightsofrafael.com

BEST PAINT STORE

“We specialize in service and have a very knowledgeable staff. We also do trainings to keep up with what’s new and we always think outside of the box,” says Tony Galatolo of Marin Color Service. The staff, which comprises about 20 professionals with backgrounds in contracting, consulting, architecture and art, has been filling Marin County homes with color and memories for generations. In fact, Galatolo says one of the most rewarding parts of the job is watching the local kids grow up and helping them redecorate their rooms through their many stages of life. Marin Color Service

703 Grant Ave., Novato 897.9411; 770 Second St., San Rafael 453.4065 marincolor.com

BEST TIRE STORE

For 57 years, family-run Cains Tire has watched generations of loyal customers return for their expertise. “We’re good at what we do,” says owner Pat McAlonan. “We care about customer service, we work hard to have good prices and sincerely try to take care of people.” McAlonan, now 83 years old, loves to hear that customers are coming in because their grandparents and parents before them were customers, too. This multi-generation clientele is the strongest testament to what a great shop Cains really is. Cains Tire

1531 Fourth St., San Rafael 453.2942

2ND YEAR BEST BEDS AND BEDDING

Imagine falling asleep each night on a luxury bed, ensconced in beautifully designed fine European linens and hi-loft down— even the coveted eiderdown—and waking rested and rejuvenated. Plenty of Marinites experience that regularly. How? They’ve

been to Duxiana, whose beds, say the San Rafael store’s owner Sharyn Johnson, have received “worldwide recognition for their dynamic design, superior construction and incredible durability.” Not only will you sleep well—on a high performance bed that can be customized—but you also won’t be shopping for another bed (maybe ever). Duxiana

901 A St., San Rafael 459.0365 duxiana.com

BEST BIKE SHOP

Mike’s Bikes continues to be a dominant force in cycling-related products and service in Marin. Bikes are popular for transportation as well as pleasure and Mike’s offers a vast selection of all the latest technologies to satisfy cyclists and would-be cyclists. Among the standouts are electronic shifting systems, commuter and cargo bikes, 29-inch wheels for MTB and women-specific bikes designed to fit the female body. Mike’s staff members are especially proud of their philanthropy work in Africa, where they’ve distributed 6,000 bikes and will open a fourth store in Lesotho. Mike’s Bikes

836 Fourth St., San Rafael 454.3747; 1 Gate 6 Rd., Sausalito 332.3200 mikesbikes.com

BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING

Rafael Floors remains unmatched in quality, service and selection when it comes to hardwood flooring. Many changes in the industry have occurred during Rafael Floors’ 50-plus years in business. The most recent trend is an overall “greening” of products that are used in flooring. For example, renewable materials, such as bamboo and cork, are replacing hardwoods. Rafael Floors combines old-fashioned customer service with the latest technologies to meet clients’ demands. Rafael Floors

822 Francisco Blvd. W., San Rafael 456.3782 rafaelfloors.com

BEST ORGANIC PRODUCE

If you’re looking for naturally-raised, locally-grown, absolutely yummy fruits and vegetables, the Agricultural Institute of Marin’s farmers markets are splendid foraging options. “Most of our produce comes from within 200 miles of here: the Bay Area, the Central Valley, Yolo County, a real nice mix,” says the institute’s Sarah Darcey-Martin. “You can talk to the people who raised the food and find out how it was grown.” The 30-year-old Sunday Civic Center market, the third largest in the state, features 150 to 200 vendors each week, offering not only a superb diversity of produce (from conventional as well as certified organic growers), but also baked goods, artisan cheeses, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs and hot snacks like Belgian waffles, Aidell’s sausages and Donna’s tamales. Agricultural Institute of Marin

Marin Civic Center Farmers Market (Thursdays and Sundays yearround) 472.6100 agriculturalinstitute.org

April 3, 7pm - 8pm

BEST PERSONNEL AGENCY

Kelley Hartman, regional vice president for Nelson Staffing, sees all those reports about the job market in real life in real time every day. And, mirroring national trends, things are improving for North Bay job seekers. “Things are definitely picking up,” she says. “There are more jobs and fewer candidates.” People who are in good jobs are getting restless, too, and looking for other opportunities. All of which means that Nelson Staffing, with its personalized service—“We take time with each applicant who walks in the door,” Hartman says—is the place for job seekers—and employers who need to fill a job—to start. Marin, Hartman says, is “a little bit unique in that there is a lower unemployment rate, and definitely a shortage of warehouse and technical workers. There are smaller companies in Marin, but a lot of opportunity.” Nelson Staffing

18 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael 479.5101 nelsonjobs.com march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 17

BEST BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY

The team at Beauty Store & Salon knows how to make people look and feel great. Always eager to help visitors find a product or recommend one that would work for their hair color or style, Carolyn Reeves and the others here are friendly and professional. Known for special-ordering items that aren’t in stock, they make sure that if you don’t leave with what you’re looking for, you can pick it up when it comes in. A fun perk that they offer is a card stamp, which you can get stamped for discounts on future visits. ---Beauty Store & Salon 1765 Grant Ave., Novato 892.0712 2ND Northgate Beauty Shop & Salon, San Rafael 3RD Gateway Beauty Supply, Sausalito

BEST DAY SPA

A Kiss Before Dye-ing: Beauty and style

Few femmes fatales would be caught dead without a decent pencil skirt and stiletto heels. But there’s only one county that combines the sort of drop-dead fashion a two-timing dazzler needs with the required dye jobs, face powder and pill-box hats.

18 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

At Evo Spa “we treat the whole person,” says body therapies manager Nicole Mezo. “We’re very caring and we try to make every client feel special.” “Our talented practitioners and the services they provide set us apart,” says spa director Heather Daniels. For owner Gail Ann, it’s “our healing energy, our amazing organic products, the beautiful ambience— it’s a whole experience.” The recently rebuilt, exquisitely decorated spa features a boutique with clothes, accessories and skincare products, a lounge equipped with comfy sofas with warm lavender neck wraps, and 10 treatment rooms offering facials, massage, waxing, body treatments, spray tans, acupuncture and more. “We only use top-of-theline equipment,” says lead aesthetician Asia Thorpe. “And we treat you like family.” ---Evo Spa 800 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley 383.3223 evo-spa.com 2ND Cavallo Point, Sausalito 3RD Stellar Spa, Corte Madera

BEST FACIAL

“We have the most comprehensive facial menu around,” says Asia Thorpe, Evo Spa’s lead aesthetician. “It rivals any spa’s anywhere.” Owner Gail Ann agrees. “Our very extensive facial selection covers all kinds of skin types, and we only use natural and organic products that are very results-oriented.” “Plus, we hold our aestheticians to a very high standard,” adds spa director Heather Daniels. Facial options include micro-current and radiancy treatments for facial toning and lifting; a hyperbaric oxygen facial, ideal for hydrating the skin; a microdermabrasion oxygen exfoliating treatment; and an ultrasonic wand-vibration option to exfoliate and penetrate product into the skin. And don’t forget the two-hour Ultra Deluxe Facial: an oxygen facial involving LED panels and ultrasonic wanding, plus scalp and foot treatments for good measure. “There’s something for everyone, from teens to anti-aging,” says

Need readers? Asia Thorpe Evo Spa

Nicole Mezo Evo Spa

body therapies manager Nicole Mezo. “Our variety makes us the best.” ---Evo Spa 800 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley 383.3223 evo-spa.com 2ND Jessa Skin Day Spa, San Rafael 3RD Stellar Spa, Corte Madera

BEST FLORIST

“We listen to our customers and create bouquets that perfectly express what they’re looking for,” says Daria Fesler, co-owner (with her sister Natalie Foster) of Natalie & Daria’s Flowers & Gifts. “Our designers are the best.” All of the shop’s flowers—“only the best and freshest”—are personally hand-selected from local growers or at the San Francisco Flower Mart several times a week. The store

Gail Ann Evo Spa

Heather Daniels Evo Spa

I don’t pray. Kneeling bags my nylons. —Ace in the Hole itself is a warm and friendly place where you can shop for blooming plants, orchids, cards and gift items as well as colorful custom-arranged flowers. “Our customers have become our family,” says Fesler, who has owned the shop with her sister since 1996. “The birth of a baby, a wedding, a special farewell ... we celebrate their lives every day.” ---Natalie & Daria’s Flowers & Gifts 479 Entrada Dr., Novato 883.0522 natalieanddarias.com 2ND Grant Avenue Florist, Novato 3RD Hearts & Flowers, Tiburon

415.461.9222 212 Bon Air Center | Greenbrae Follow us on Facebook

Thank you for voting for us!

20 >

BEST SPA BEST FACIAL BEST MASSAGE With deep gratitude,

The Evo Spa Team

800 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 216, Mill Valley, Ca. 94941 415.383.3223 | www.evo-spa.com Daria Fesler Natalie & Daria’s Flowers

Photo by Karen Wiles

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 19

BrewerPhillips_BestOf_Ad_Layout 1 3/19/14 7:50 PM Page 1

Jeffrey Barr Brewer Phillips

Jorge Castellanos Brewer Phillips

Laura Marth Brewer Phillips

<19

BEST GLASSES AND EYEWEAR

Thank You for Voting Us the BEST 5 Years in a Row!

If you’re buying a new pair of glasses, two things are key: You’ve got to be able to see and you better look good. At Rims & Goggles, owner Penna Omega says, “Every optician is ABO-certified, we are very proud of that.” Not only does Omega’s team have skill, they have style, too. Rims & Goggles has its very own line of glasses and Omega’s behind the stylish frames. “We are consulting with a team in Italy,” Omega says. Look out for the latest collection and if you stop by to check it out, don’t be camera-shy. Rims & Goggles loves using their real customers as models. The store is independently owned and operated, 95 percent of the store’s selection is independent eyewear and each of Rims & Goggles’ glasses are one-of-a-kind pieces. Stop by the store the first Saturday of the month from 11am-5pm for Trunk Shows featuring independent eyewear lines and local Marin jewelry designers and artists. ---Rims & Goggles 606 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley 383.9480 rimsandgoggles.com 2ND Luxton Optical, Greenbrae 3RD 20/20 Optical, San Rafael

BEST HAIR SALON upply eauty S Best B

VINTAGE OAKS (next to Eddie Bauer)

Novato • 892-3600

MONTECITO PLAZA

(next to Miller East Coast Deli’s)

San Rafael • 454-4500

200 -201 9

w w w. m a r i n b e a u t yc o m p a ny . c o m

www.pacificsun.com 20 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Brewer Phillips Hair Design is “a high-end salon with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere,” says hair designer Monica Brewer. Fellow designer Jeffrey Barr agrees. “It’s chic, bright, snazzy and gorgeous,” he says. “The feeling is Park Avenue, but the aura is downhome.” Twenty artists are on staff to fashion your hair into any style, from the edgy to the classic, specializing in dimensional color and other examples of creative haircutting. They’re especially indispensable at “event hair” time (proms, weddings, red carpets and the like). The salon also hosts educational events for hairdressers, has a photographer on staff for photo shoots, and even launched its own product line in 2013. “Our staff is professional, our clientele is wonderful,” says stylist David Morris. “We’re like a family.”

Monica Brewer Brewer Phillips

David Morris Brewer Phillips

Jennifer Tieche Brewer Phillips

---Brewer Phillips Hair Design

906 Fourth St., San Rafael 485.1437 brewerphillips.com 2ND Edward’s Salon, Mill Valley 3RD Hairfax Studio, Fairfax

BEST JEWELER

More than anything, Johann deBlaauw of Johann Paul Jewelers wants to thank customers for voting for the shop for three consecutive years. This family business specializes in bridal jewelry, especially conflictfree diamonds. However, the staff is happy to take customers’ own diamonds and put them into Johann Paul’s designer mountings. The jeweler carries designer lines from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, England and the good ol’ USA. Johann Paul also takes orders for special-order pieces. Of course, this local gem has provided the rock behind many a Marin County union. “Valentine’s Day was good to us,” deBlaauw says. ---Johann Paul Jewelers 272 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae 461.1866 johannpauljeweler.com 2ND Continental Jewelers, Novato 3RD Julianna’s Fine Jewelry, Corte Madera

BEST LINGERIE STORE

When Marinites are feeling sassy (or is it saucy?) we all know where to go: Pleasures of the Heart, once again voted Best Lingerie Store, which features the kind of underwear

What I like about you is you're rock bottom. I wouldn't expect you to understand this, but it's a great comfort for a girl to know she could not possibly sink any lower. — The Big Steal

you don’t find in multipack plastic bags at Costco. Not to mention toys and other, err, accessories. But the whole idea, says store owner Jennifer Islas, is to create “a safe place to ask questions” and that if people come in nervous she wants them to leave smiling. “Our customer base is ages 18 to 100—anyone who is having sex or wants to have sex,” she says. “One thing I’ve learned is that you can’t make any assumptions looking at a person.” Islas, a former librarian who has a very quiet, caring, comforting demeanor, admits, “I’m a terrible salesperson.” Told she would make a good counselor or therapist, she laughs and says, “I’m told that all the time.” But that’s not on the horizon: She’s satisfied with her business, which satisfies so many, and knows that sex is “a basic part of our humanity. It’s happy and healthy. An orgasm a day is good for you. It works better than an apple.” ---Pleasures of the Heart 1310 Fourth St., San Rafael 482.9899 pleasuresoftheheart.com 2ND Chadwick’s of London, Mill Valley 3RD The Lingerie Shoppe, Larkspur

BEST MASSAGE

“You know you’re going to get a great massage at Evo,” says owner Gail Ann. The spa’s

master massage therapists use vegan organic oils and beds equipped with far-infrared, amethyst-crystal biomats “so the heat penetrates deep into the body,” says body therapies manager Nicole Mezo. “And the crystals create a sense of relaxation and healing.” Special therapeutic body rubs include hot-stone massage, pregnancy massage and “the Raindrop Ritual, where we drop essential oils along the spine to stimulate the immune system,” says lead aesthetician Asia Thorpe. “Very good during cold and flu season,” Thorpe adds. The spa also offers add-on features to enhance the massage experience, like the far-infrared sauna, an oxygen bar and a foot detox bath. “They’re great before a massage,” says spa director Heather Daniels. “They detoxify your body and put you in a state of total relaxation.” Massages are offered in 45-, 60-, 75- and 90-minute increments. ---Evo Spa 800 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley 383.3223 evo-spa.com 2ND Mill Valley Massage, Mill Valley 3RD Stellar Spa, Corte Madera

BEST MEN’S CLOTHIER

At Patrick James, you’re caught in a time warp—of excellent fashion. “We’re very classic, timeless pieces,” store manager Laura 22 >

thank you, marin!!

ave.

San anselmo /ste;llashoppers.com

Bradley Real estate Marin Clean energy Marin Sanitary Services Rafael theater Brewer phillips Hair design In KInd SponSoRS

Marin Brewing Company Cannonball Wine Company Il davide Comforts Mike’s Sourdough Savory orient nothing Bundt Cakes only Ken’s Carpets natalie & daria’s Florists Homeward Bound Bradley Real estate agents Rafael theater Staff Pacific Sun Staff

2014

2@4224 24greenfield

Red CaRpet paRty SponSoRS

201 -201 1

Best Resale/ Consignment Clothing Shop march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 21

5800 Northgate Mall - 415.472.1202 184 Bon Air Center - 415.419.8130 Visit us @ SoleDesire.com

Moving Your Home Or Business? Trust The Experts!

Penna Omega Rims & Goggles

Townsley says of the men’s clothing shop in Mill Valley’s Strawberry Village. This family-owned retailer, based out of Fresno, has served the Bay Area’s business class at its Marin location for more than 30 years. “What sets us apart is we’re probably one of the few remaining stores in Marin that offers consultive selling and wardrobe-building.” So for the gentleman whose new job requires updated attire with a sophisticated twist, or for the doctor who needs sportswear to slip into for a post-work round of golf, Patrick James has him immaculately covered. ----

<21

Your Trusted Movers Since 1979

INTEGRITY DEPENDABILITY

San Rafael 491-4444

VALUE CAL T-159465

Tiburon 435-1192

Fairfax 457-3915

San Francisco 989-3411

FroM our ProDuce DePartMent

navel oranges or anjou Pears

Patrick James, Purveyor to Gentleman

800 Redwood Hwy., Suite 306, Mill Valley 383.2174 patrickjames.com 2ND Gene Hiller Menswear, Sausalito 3RD Louis Thomas Fine Men’s Apparel, Petaluma

BEST NAIL CARE

r pe Su eet Sw

.99

Lar ge

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014

Fa mil y O w ne d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd • Fair fax • 415-456-7142 w w w.Fair faxMarket.net 22 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Whether you’re preparing to walk down the aisle at a wedding or at the grocery store, something you’re certainly going to want looking 10 out of 10 are your nails. Nothing says, “I’m ready for today,” like a freshly-painted set of nails. Luckily for us, Marin, Lavande Spa offers more than just affordable nail care; they offer a wide selection of color, strict and reliable sanitation guidelines and a space that’s complete with a built-in boutique. Store manager Jennifer Leung says, “We offer necessary luxury that is reasonably priced. The boutique concept creates a nice vibe to shop, mingle or host an event.” That’s right ladies and gents, Lavande is a one-stop shop where you can host an event, get your nails done and shop ’til you drop. ---Lavande Spa & Boutique

800 Redwood Hwy., Suite 803 Frontage Rd., Mill Valley 388.6699 lavandespa.com 2ND Three Sisters Nails, San Rafael 3RD Special Effects Salon, Novato

BEST SHOES

Don’t let the name fool you. Sole Desire, a premier independent women’s fashion footwear store, offers much more than comfy and stylish shoes. Sunglasses, wallets, handbags and accessories will tempt you to colorcoordinate that new pair of flats or heels. The more than 20-year-old business, which was handed down from husband-and-wife team David and Mary Astobiza to sons David and Daniel, has 13 locations throughout northern California, and sells more than 50 in-demand brands. If we were to judge the selection of shoes by their names, we might be hardpressed to find something more comfortable than “Kork-Ease,” more fun than “Spring Step,” and more powerful than “Superfeet.” ---Sole Desire 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael 472.1202 soledesire.com 2ND Lark Shoes, Larkspur 3RD Red Hill Shoes & Repairs, San Anselmo

BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE

If you like your shopping experience to be one that reminds you of visiting a close friend, you’ll love the vibe at Viva Diva. Amy and Bri create a fun and encouraging environment for trying on dresses, blouses, denim and all of the sexy and contemporary looks that they scour markets for. You’re bound to spot the latest trends at this small boutique, and the high-quality finds won’t break the bank. The Viva gals run a blog where you can find, on top of outfit inspiration, things like the best part for your hair based on your face shape and recipes for face scrubs. Viva Diva receives deliveries almost every day, so you can always count on discovering new treasures. ---Viva Diva 1327 Fourth St., San Rafael 256.8380 vivadivaboutique.com 2ND Alice Becker Inc., Novato 3RD Carolina Boutique, Mill Valley

DiscoverCentral

Marin Thank you Marin for Voting us #1Best Lingerie

The cozy erotica shop where you’ll feel comfortable

Family Owned & Operated

201 -201 3

2009-201

1310 Fourth Street at C • San Rafael 482.9899 • pleasuresoftheheart.com

Open Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 11am-7pm www.facebook.com/oftheheart

201 -201 2

Best Locksmith 3 Years in a Row

Mention “Best of Marin” to receive a 10% discount on materials installed on a service call

Locks • safes • Masterkeying coMMerciaL • residentiaL autoMotive

TRANSBAY SECURITY SERVICE, INC.

2018 4th street • san rafael •415-456-3860 • M-f 8-5

with this ad

Free Discussion Groups Visit us at pleasuresoftheheart.com for more details.

Enjoy10% OFF Any Item

201 -201 1

DECKS & FENCES Transform

THAT

YOUR HOME Lic.# 516987

Thank you for voting us #1 again! Visit our Sustainability Showroom located at: 4220 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 415.444.5554 | www.cloughconstruction.com

Support Your Community • Shop Local • Dine Local • Stay Local • Play Local march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 23

1996-200

2001-200

201 -201 1

1991-199

1986-199

CAINS TIRE 4 1 0 2

2006-201

The only Tire Company in Marin to be in the Best of Marin Hall of Fame!

GREAT SERVICE PRICED RIGHT 1531 4th St. | San Rafael

Best Tir e

Wonder why we are The Best Every Year? Because we offer the best values in tires!

p o Sh

(415)453-2942 cainstire.com

TIRES • BRAKES • ALIGNMENT 24 CainsTire_032814BOM_fp.indd Pacific Sun march 28 -1april 3, 2014

3/24/14 4:05 PM

BEST AUTO DEALER

Whether you’ve got your eye on a new Prius or a used Highlander, at Toyota Marin, general manager Mike Christian says you’ll enjoy “a very transparent, low-pressure experience in sales and service.” The dealership probably keeps winning Best of Marin because of that customer focus. “We’re price competitive,” Christian says. “Whether it’s an oil change for $34.95, or buying a $40,000 vehicle.” The team at Toyota Marin has a history of giving back, too. For the past nine years, the dealership has raised more than $450,000 for kids with special needs by putting a Prius up for raffle and donating the proceeds to organizations that support them. ---Toyota Marin 445 Francisco Blvd. E., San Rafael 456.7071 toyotamarin.com 2ND Lexus of Marin, San Rafael 3RD Novato Toyota, Novato

BEST AUTOBODY REPAIR/DESIGN

They drive by night: Cars and Buckets

Whether you’ve just pulled a bank job, or are a seedy detective on the tail of a double-dealin’ dame, it always pays to have a dependable ride. That’s why everyone from the lowest bagman to Mr. Big relies on Marin for their auto care, sales and parts.

Blake’s Auto Body didn’t set out to single-handedly shatter every stereotype you ever heard about car mechanics, but then again a lot of things have changed since 1980—including cars. It’s not just about fixing a fender anymore, manager Anthony Algood points out. These days, his technicians also have to make sure a car’s backup sensors are working, cameras are focused right and the GPS is programmed properly. With every new technological advancement, Blake’s certifies each and every one of its techs to stay ahead of the curve. By delivering cutting-edge service with a strong customer focus, Blake’s gets 90 percent of its business from repeat and referral customers. ---Blake’s Auto Body 31 Bay St., San Rafael 459.6115 blakesautobody.com 2ND G&C AutoBody, San Rafael 3RD Bertolli’s Auto Body Shop, Inc., San Rafael

We don’t need two cars, we have a car. Not one of those cheap new things made of chromium and spit, an Isotta-Fraschini. —Sunset Blvd. BEST DOMESTIC CAR REPAIR

With clients who’ve been taking their cars to D & K Auto Services for more than two decades, it’s easy to see why they’ve won best in their category. Owner Dave Painter is known for his honest and straightforward appraisal. If your car has taken a beating and needs reliable and thoughtful work, it’s not uncommon to hear Marinites recommend D & K as one march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 25

of the county’s most trusted repair shops. The shop is complete with an expert staff that ensures your car receives thorough and thoughtful work that is never rushed. Adding to the ambiance of growling engines and oil-stained floors is Recon, the shop’s dog. ---D & K Auto Services 34 Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera 924.3510 2ND Jack L. Hunt Automotive Sales & Service, San Rafael 3RD Gomez Automotive, San Rafael

BEST FOREIGN CAR REPAIR

What makes a place a foreign auto repair specialist? Japan Auto Repair is 25 years and counting in the business of all things auto repair. The shop specializes in the quality service and repair for all Japanese cars including Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Acura. The repair team includes Kenzo Kajima, a master Toyota technician who trained professionally in Japan. Japan Auto Repair is Diamond Certified, a certification only given to companies that consistently score high in ongoing customer satisfaction and high-quality repair work. The shop’s website assures, “You will see the results.” ----

Mike Christian Toyota Marin

Now is the Time to Service Your Car for a Spring Roadtrip! With Every Minor Service We Check: q Cooling System/ AntiFreeze Protection q Windshield Fluid & Wipers q Tires q Brake Inspection q Lights q All Fluids

CRO

Marin’s Volvo Specialist since 1977

“This is the best and most honest mechanic shop i have ever found! carlo is a master at his work” — April 2012

BEST ForEIgn CAr rEPAIr

454-3818 • 3241 Kerner Blvd. #13 • San Rafael • Now Servicing European and Japanese Cars 26 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Japan Auto Repair

She tried to sit on my lap while I was standing up. — The Big Sleep

48 Front St., San Rafael 258.9376 japanautorepair.com 2ND Easy Automotive, San Rafael 3RD Collie Autoworks, San Rafael

BEST TIRE SHOP

“We’re the best-kept secret in Marin County,” says Vince Ippolito, who cofounded Toscalito Tire & Automotive with Ken Toscanini more than four decades ago. And they’re being recognized as the best because, he says, “We really make a huge effort to be customer-focused. Ippolito, who comes off something like a soulful Italian poet, explains that “Marin is a county that acts like a city” in that Marinites shop and do business all over the county. The long-term employees at Toscalito take care of the whole car, of course, not just the tires, and Ippolito says, “My business is a tough business, and a negative business.” In that nobody really wants to buy new tires, it’s not generally an expense or an experience anyone looks

Vince Ippolito Toscalito Tire

Honda • ToYoTa • SUBaRU • nISSan • JEEP • LEXUS • ISUZU • InFInITI • MaZda • aCURa • MITSUBISHI

EASY AUTOMOTIVE

Our loyal customers have honored us again by voting us one of the Best! Please enjoy the specials as our gift to you! “Always great service at Easy Automotive. We have been customers since the mid-1970’s with our first Honda and have always enjoyed excellent, honest service and very friendly staff and owners. We could not ask for more.” ...Bob M. Courtesy Shuttle

RNIA FO LI ed r e C tifi

www.EasyAutomotive.net

SERVING MARIN SINCE 1978

747 Lincoln Ave • San Rafael • 457-1688 • 457-1006

rt m

D epa

o n t ro l

Hybrid Friendly

f To xi c S u b st

forward to, and sometimes you need a new tire at the worst possible time. So the Toscalito staff know it’s important to have their best feet forward, to offer the best value, to know how to deal with people who may be upset. And they also know that they won’t get to witness the upside: The wonderful sensation and little smile customers get when they’re driving safely away on good tires and can really feel the difference. ---Toscalito Tire & Automotive 5800 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera 924.8810; 101a Roblar Dr., Novato 883.8473; 496 Las Gallinas Ave., Terra Linda 479.3300; 668 Irwin St., San Rafael 456.2324 toscalito.com 2ND Diamond Tire Center, San Rafael 3RD Able Tire & Brake, Novato YOUR WARRANTY SERVICE KEPT IN FULL FORCE

2014 SPECIaLS

OIL & FILTER CHANGE

10 OFF

• Change Oil & Filter (up to 5 qts.) • Check All Fluid Levels • Rotate Tires (as needed) • Free 22pt. Inspection With this coupon only • Free Consultation (by appt. only) exp. 4/30/14

50 OFF

ON ANy MAjOR SERVICE With this coupon only • exp. 4/30/14

We will donate $5 towards

Breast Cancer Research With any Purchase.

Oakland and Vallejo 420 Evaluations

Oakland and Vallejo’s Most Trusted and Affordable Clinics • High Quality Photo ID Cards • Walk-Ins Welcome All Day, Every Day • 100% Private & Confidential • 24/7 Online & Telephone Verification • Recommendations Valid for 1 Full Year

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE! WE Match any Competitors Price

Oakland - 2633 Telegraph Ave., #109 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm OaklandMarijuanaCenter.com

(510) 832-5000

Please visit our website to book your appointment today

New Patients & Renewals

Limited Time Offer Must Bring Ad - One per Patient

High Quality Photo ID Cards Available

Vallejo - 432 Tennessee St. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Vallejo420md.com

(707) 644-1667

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 27

FroM our Grocery DepartMent annie’s Homegrown Mac & cheese & pasta & cheese All ral tu na

2 for $

Cheesey Goodness!

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 Fa mil y O wne d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net Rebecca Bruck Blake’s Auto Anthony Allgood Blake’s Auto

BEST USED CARS

Celebrating 82 Years in 2014!

(415) 454-7400

This is the second year winning Best of Marin for California Motors. And just what makes them such a hot rod among used car dealers around Marin? “Each car is hand-picked,” Bill Singerman says. “Our high level of customer service sets us apart.” Whether you’re shopping for a Porsche or a pickup truck, California Motors has a complete selection for you to choose from. Singerman wants his customers to know, “We are honored to be picked for a second year in a row,

thank you.” Among the great selection, California Motors also offers manageable and expert financing, an excellent trade-in appraisal and consignment program, and expert staff to get you sitting in your new driver’s seat as quickly—and painlessly—as possible. ---California Motors

10 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael 457.3325 californiamotors.com 2ND Jack L. Hunt Automotive Sales & Service, San Rafael 3RD Marin Imports, San Rafael

JOIN THE BUZZ

www.ongaroandsons.com

28 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

William Singerman California Motors

Indira Villachica California Motors

kid

Camp &

s p m a C r e Summ With a Guide

to 2014

connection

Aikido Kids of Tamailpais

Marin JCC Camp Kehillah

142 Redwood Ave. | Corte Madera | 415.264.0157 Aikido of Tamalpais Kids program teaches children ages 4-13. At Sumurai Summer Camps, Children have fun, make friends and learn peaceful resolutions to dynamic situations. Aikido is a deflective martial art that teaches self-confidence, emotional maturity and physical flexibility. Camps are July 7-11 and 14-18 in Corte Madera www.tam-aikido.org AIKIDO of

TAMALPAIS

Bay Area Discovery Museum Discovery Camps 557 McReynolds Rd | Sausalito | 415.339.3900

Our camps ignite creative thinking as children work to solve the problem of how build a solid fort, create their own sets and costumes for performances, experiment with art materials, or discover native plants and animals. On top of all that, kids have an absolute blast! www.BayKidsMuseum.org/camps

Camp Doodles

800 Belle Ave. | San Rafael | 415.388.4386 Camp Doodles offers several convenient summer camp locations in San Francisco & Marin. We are open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 6:00pm. Come for a day, week or join our very large contingent of happy children who enjoy the entire fun summer with us. Camp is open June - August. Rates, site-dates and more info on our registration page. All local & international children are welcome to join us (for best results, children should be age 4.5 by the first day of camp). www.campdoodles.com

Marilyn Izdebski 2014 Summer Musical Theatre Camp 100 Shaw Dr. | San Rafael | 415.453.0199

The workshop program will include acting, singing, and dance training, rehearsal hours, production work and two dance class each week for all participants. Ages 8-18. www.marilynizdebskiproductions.com/2014-summer-musical-theatre-camp

200 North San Pedro Rd. | San Rafael | 415.444.8000 Camps for Pre-K through 10th Grade! Pre-K and Kindergarten camps also in Tiburon! Buy 4 weeks and get one more FREE! 2 week camps include field trips, overnights, swimming, sports, music, nature, dress-up days, PJ parties, astro jumps, and beach days! 1 week camps include Secret Agent, Jr. Superhero Engineering, Lego Ninjaneers, Lego Robotics, doodlebug Art Adventures, Sports Olympics, Junior Chefs, and more! One-week Adventure Travel camps in Tahoe, Santa Cruz and Whitewater Rafting! www.marinjcc.org/camp/summer-camp/

Marin Ranch Camp

1700 Marshall Petaluma Rd. | Petaluma | 415.388.4386 x17 Marin Ranch Camp is Marin County premier overnight adventure camp. We’re known for our core values of Friendship, Adventure, Community, Tradition & Safety. We offer a fun and engaging sleep-away camp program where kids ages 7 - 17 can hike, swim, boat, explore and play. A place where children can be themselves while participating in traditional, good old fashioned summer camp activities. Marin Ranch Camp is part of the Camp Doodles family. www.MarinRanchCamp.org

Marin Shakespeare Company

601 N. Hamilton Parkway | Novato | 415.499.4487 A variety of Shakespeare productions and acting lessons for different age groups. Story telling and theatre games for younger kids, acting swimming and tennis for older kids, and professional direction for teens. Ages 5-18. Marin Shakespeare Company’s two and three week summer camps provide fun learning experiences for students ages 5 through teenagers. www.marinshakespeare.org/pages/summercamps.php

Practical Martial Arts

5768 F Paradise Dr. | Corte Madera | 415.927.0899 Training in freestyle martial arts. Learning padded swords, nunchukas & ninja games. Rockin’ the Ninja Obstacle Courses. Absorbing martial arts messages of wisdom, kindness, altruism and goodwill. www.practicalmartialarts.net/camps/

Ross Academy Montessori School Mini Camp 2014 7 Thomas Dr. | Mill Valley | 415.383.5777

The Ross Academy Montessori School Summer Mini Camp is a continuing Montessori Environment with regular staff the entire summer and lots of outdoor fun, guest appearances and special events. Ages Toddler Program 3-5 years, Primary Program 3-6 years. June 16-August 8. Full Day 9 am-2:30pm, Half Day 9 am -noon, extended day care available 7am-6:15pm. Four-, six- and eight-week programs available. Three day programs (toddlers only), individual weeks OK. www.rossacademymontessorischool.com

Ross Recreation Summer Camps

800 College Ave. | Kentfield | 415.453.6020 Ross Recreation has provided a variety of camps for ages 3 to 15 for 29 funfilled years, with experienced, enthusiastic counselors and teachers, your child will have the best summer experience ever! Everything from Academic Camps to Sports Camps to Adventure Camps that go on awesome outings everyday (Ages 7-14). Camps for Pre-School, entering Kindergarten and grades 1-3 round out the fun. www.rossrecreation.org/

Super Summer Adventure Camp

150 Ross Ave. | San Anselmo | 415.453.3181 Super Summer Adventure Camp in San Anselmo offers field trips, swim lessons, art, science gymnastic activities and more for entering kindergarteners to third grade. Our experienced and adventurous staff will once again put on a summer that your child will not soon forget! Located on the spacious campus of Wade Thomas School. We are fully equipped and air-conditioned. Our staff is experienced most work with us year-round. www.supersummeradventurecamp.org

Funtastic Summer Adventure Camp 121 Ross Ave. | San Anselmo | 415.453.3181

Funtastic Preschool Summer Adventure Camp.Located on a beautiful campus on Ross Ave. in San Anselmo. Campers will experience a program enriched with Natural Science, Water Play, Creative Art, Special Day Activities and optional gymnastic/dance classes. Warm, nurturing, year round professional staff. Two, three and five half or full day schedules available. www.sananselmopreschool.org

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 29

Thank you Marin for your supporT

“Best Novato Restaurant”

CONGRATULATES OUR PACIFIC SUN BEST OF MARIN WINNERS JEWELER:

COMPUTER REPAIR:

SHOES:

GIFT SHOP:

GLASSES AND EYEWEAR:

ORGANIC PRODUCE:

Luxton Optical

Mollie Stones Market

PET STORE:

FRAME SHOP:

Johann Paul Jewelers Sole Desire

Woodlands Pet Food & Treats

Computer Connection

david M. brian

Frame Crafters Gallery

Just off Highway 101 on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Greenbrae www.bonair.com

30 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Northern Marin’s Classic American Dining House with Panoramic 10-mile views. z Seafood Specials Daily z Prime Rib Mondays z Weekday Happy Hour Lunch & Dinner Daily • Sunday Brunch Sports Lounge & Private Banquet Room 850 Lamont Ave. Novato

415-893-1892

www.hilltop1892.com

BEST BIKE SHOP

Sales associate Alex Hodson says that Tam Bikes may have been “a little bit of an underdog” in the race for Best of Marin, but knows that the store has “a pretty loyal fan base that’s pretty passionate.” Of course being at the base of Mt. Tam, where mountain biking was born, is a help, although, Hodson assures, anyone walking into the shop is not going to be on the receiving end of “a mountain-bike-snob attitude.” Indeed, everyone who works there knows the technical as well as the human side of the sport from their own extensive experience. They work with local high school mountain bike teams as well. “Our big goal,” says general manager Peter Olivetti, “is to get people on the right bike, the appropriate bike for what they want to do.” Their personalized service is what makes them so good. And he recommends that new customers and old check in with Tam Bikes’ Facebook page for announcements of events and special deals. ---Tam Bikes 357 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 389.1900 tambikes.com 2ND Sunshine Bicycle Center, Fairfax 3RD Fairfax Cyclery, Fairfax

The blue gardenia:

Eco-Friendly shops and places Brooding gumshoes know that their existential sense of hopelessness in a world-gone-wrong would seem a lot sunnier if we didn’t have climate change, rising sea levels and the constant burning of fossil fuels to worry about. Luckily for those hard-boiled saps, there are a few Marin businesses that put nature first.

— I don’t want to die! — I don’t either, baby, but if I have to I want to die last. —Out of the Past BEST BUSINESS THAT PROMOTES GOING GREEN If you want to see what sustainability looks like, visit Good Earth Natural Foods. Living up to their Best of Marin title, the store has a goal of zero waste and maintains strict composting and recycling routines. They’ve gone solar and generate 35 percent of the power needed for the store. It’s the second year in a row that Good Earth has taken home two titles: Best Organic Produce and Best Business That Promotes Going Green. With sustainability at its core, a commitment to serving Marin’s community and working with a wide variety of purveyors from major employers to local farmers, Good Earth is certainly doing its part in saving the Earth one meal at a time. ---Good Earth Natural Foods 720 Center Blvd., Fairfax 454.0123 genatural.com 2ND Marin Sanitary Service, San Rafael 3RD Bellam Self Storage, San Rafael

32 > march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 31

FroM our Meat DepartMent

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast all ral tu na

Part 2 continued next week...

1.99 lb. Lean & Healthy.

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Fa mil y O wne d Alex Hodson Mt. Tam Bikes

Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

Peter Olivetti Mt. Tam Bikes

<31

Fast & Easy Onsite Service | PC & Mac Repair

Fast & Easy Onsite Service starting from $599 New systems & laptops available with windows 7

BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

Sloat Garden Centers has been making your soil richer and garden brighter since 1958. The first store sprouted up in San Francisco and eventually expansions in Marin were firmly planted. With an extensive selection of plants and pottery, it’s no surprise that Sloat has found its way to Best of Marin. Sloat is the largest independent pottery importer in the U.S. and the largest independent nursery in the Bay Area. Owner Dave Straus says of the nursery’s history, “Obviously I love plants and gardening, but over the years, the pottery part is what I’ve enjoyed the most.” Straus adds, “It gave me the opportunity to travel, design product, pick new glaze colors and work with many different factories in many different countries. Bringing this beautiful pottery to our customers is a joy in itself.” ---Sloat Garden Centers 657 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley 388.0102; 2000 Novato Blvd., Novato 897.2169; 700 Sir Francis Drake, Kentfield 454.0262; 1580 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael 453.3977; 401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.0365 sloatgardens.com 2ND West End Nursery, San Rafael 3RD Sunnyside Nursery, San Anselmo

Just a few minutes north of the Golden Gate, yet a million miles away, is Seadrift at Stinson Beach. Since 1973, Seadrift Company has been the expert in Real Estate sales and premium vacation rentals in Stinson Beach and the private gated community of Seadrift. Call today to reserve your beach house...for a week, a summer or a lifetime.

BEST ORGANIC PRODUCE

For nearly half a century, Good Earth Natural Foods has been enhancing the health and taste buds of Marin’s citizens with a dazzling array of luscious, delectable, 100 percent organic fruits and vegetables. “We love working with small local growers like Big Mesa Farm in Bolinas and Full Belly Farm in the Capay Valley,” says graphic designer Jayme Catalano. “And our well-educated produce staff can tell you all about where everything came from, even how many miles it’s traveled.” The airy,

Ezra Squire Good Earth Jayme Catalano Good Earth

Real Estate sales and Premium Vacation Rentals www.seadrift.com or 415.868.1791 32 Pacsunhalfpage Pacific Sungeneric march 3, 2014 rentals 28 best-ofapril marin 031914.indd

You’ll always be a twobit cannon. And when they pick you up in the gutter dead, your hand will be in a drunk’s pocket. —Pickup on South Street

3/19/2014 12:22:25 PM

Pacific Sun & the Rafael present

Lucy Scott Tennessee Valley

sunny space is a splendid showcase for homegrown delectables like Watsonville raspberries, Riverside grapefruit, Santa Cruz Brussels sprouts, Lamont radishes and Porterville mandarins, all of them grown without the dubious benefits of chemical pesticides. “We put the produce right near the front door to get people interested in the freshness of it,” says bulk foods manager Ezra Squire, whose father Mark has co-owned the store since 1974. “It’s hard to resist a good cherimoya.” ---Good Earth Natural Foods 720 Center Blvd., Fairfax 454.0123 genatural.com 2ND Mollie Stone’s Markets, Sausalito and Greenbrae 3RD United Markets, San Rafael

BEST PERSONNEL AGENCY

It’s easy to agree that finding work in this competitive industry isn’t the easiest challenge to conquer. Tucked away in Terra Linda, Career Professionals is ready to help you meet your match. Don’t let your résumé get lost in a pile of papers or an in-

box. The agency prides itself on providing temporary staffing, temp-to-hire and permanent placement for talented candidates. With supporting local businesses at the forefront of its mission, Career Professionals looks to connect clients and prospective employees throughout Marin County and the greater Bay Area. ---Career Professionals 125 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael 499.3367 2ND Chancellor & Chancellor Inc., Sausalito 3RD AppleOne Employment Services, Santa Rosa

Sunday, April 6 4:15 & 7:00 PM

THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI Beautiful new digital restoration of this classic film noir starring Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles and utilizing key locations in San Francisco and Marin County.

BEST PLACE FOR HIKING

“Tennessee Valley is one of the most popular areas in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area,” says park ranger Lucy Scott. It’s part of the Marin Headlands, with trails that lead to unparalleled coastal views. The trails are mostly flat, bikefriendly and most notably—accessible. “You can take public transit to most sites,” Scott says. “And most sites are free.” The valley is manageable for hikers of all 34 >

Sunday, April 13 4:15 & 7:00 PM

DARK PASSAGE Shown in a 35mm print, this Humphrey Bogart- Lauren Bacall teaming stars Bogey as a fugitive trying to prove his innocence, with locations in San Francisco and Marin County, including San Quentin. Tickets on sale now: www.cafilm.org/rfc

Anna Psaila Stella’s

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 33

FroM our Produce dePartMent

Fresh asparagus r de ten

CREPEVINE restaurant

Join us for patio dining Best Meal under $20

Savory CrepeS • Sweet CrepeS SCrambleS • omeletteS • benediCtionS panCakeS & FrenCh toaSt • SandwiCheS SaladS • paSta • kidS menu • beer & wine

1.99 lb.

Delectible.

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 Fa mil y O wne d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

Breakfast, lunch, dinner all day • sat & sun brunch 908 4th street san rafael • 415-257-8822 www.crepevine.com

The Hunt For Dessert Is Over Top off your Easter celebration with a scrumptious decorated bundt.

Ed Lai China Camp Tom Boss China Camp

<33

levels, and if you want to get the most out of your walk try hiking to Tennessee Point, where Scott says you can catch the best sunsets. The Tennessee Valley Trail is about 4 miles roundtrip and complete with its very own shipwreck you can spot when the tide is low. The coastal trail extends all the way to Oregon and is full of wildlife along the way: bobcats, raccoons, quails and coyotes. ---Tennessee Valley 37.8611 degrees N, 122.5342 degrees W, Mill Valley

2ND Coast & Steep Ravine Trails, Marin County 3RD Mount Burdell Open Place Reserve, Novato

BEST PLACE TO BIKE

FREE Bundtlet with any cake purchase

Corte Madera • 47 Tamal Vista Blvd. Suite G • (415) 924-2500 Expires 4/30/14. Limit one coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at the bakery listed. Must be claimed in-store during normal business hours. No cash value.

THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI Sunday, April 6 4:15 & 7:00 PM

China Camp State Park is rich in history, culture and wildlife. And the park has a band of friends that has its back. Friends of China Camp board member Ed Lai says, “The main thing is: it’s a beautiful place. It has cultural history and natural history, 15 miles worth of trails, wildlife and is a great place to bike.” Community members assembled in 2012 to save the park from closure. Tom Boss, a member of the board and of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition says, “The community really rallied together. And because of that community effort, this is our park. We have a lot of volunteers who help run it and contribute.” The park’s marshland is “as pristine as it was in the 1800s” and draws attention for ongoing environmental studies. It’s home to the last Chinese shrimping village in the Bay Area. So go on Marin, get on your bike and explore a bit of what your backyard has to offer. ---China Camp State Park 37.9992 degrees N, 122.4883 degrees W, San Rafael friendsofchinacamp.org 2ND Lake Lagunitas, Fairfax 3RD Tiburon Peninsula, Tiburon

34 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

BEST RESALE/CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING SHOP

Anna Psaila, co-owner of Stella’s Fine Consignments with her sister Laura since it opened 15 years ago, says the secret of their success is “our loyal customers, who bring us the most fantastic pieces. We know great stuff when we see it.” The shop’s high-turnover one-of-a-kind merchandise includes jewelry, purses, shoes, scarves, accessories and higher-end women’s clothing, which the sisters resell, splitting the proceeds with the item’s former owners 50-50. (Leftovers are donated to women’s services organizations). The setting itself is charming, friendly and welcoming; there’s even candy and champagne if you drop by at the right time. “We have something for everyone, from jeans to cocktail dresses, from leather sandals to Christian Louboutin shoes,” Psaila says. “You can pick out an outfit or a whole new closet.” ---Stella’s Fine Consignments 224 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo 453.6191 stellashoppers.com 2ND Encore, San Rafael 3RD Knimble Clothing, San Rafael

BEST SOLAR SUPPLIER

Since 1984—long before climate change concerns became a staple of nightly newscasts—Novato’s SolarCraft has offered its customers an intriguing value proposition: clean energy and an even cleaner conscience. But that’s not all. As Solar Craft’s director of sales and marketing Chet Stromberg points out, the company’s lowcost or no-cost solar energy systems are an “investment strategy,” offering a full return in as little as six years. Solar Craft fits well in Marin County, a region that serves as home to an educated, affluent populace, and enjoys what Stromberg calls a “Goldi-

Christina Salenger Solar Craft

Chet Stromberg Solar Craft

Eliott Whitehurst Solar Craft

Kim Burnett Solar Craft

FroM our Produce dePartMent

chard - Green, red or rainbow locks climate”—weather that’s not too hot, not too cold, but just right for solar energy systems. Little wonder Solar Craft has more than 5,000 commercial and residential installations under its belt. ---The Kanbar CenTer aT The Osher Marin JCC

Solar Craft

285 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato 382.7717 solarcraft.com 2ND Real Goods Solar, San Rafael 3RD SPG Solar, Petaluma

The Sun Shines Bright on

Marin

nic ga Or

1.29 bunch

Fresh.

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 Fa mil y O wn e d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

Sunday, April 13 DARK PASSAGE 4:15 & 7:00 PM Tickets on sale now: www.cafilm.org/rfc

sat, 4/5 @ 8pm

african american roots music that rocks!

Fiesty Old Jew

sun, 4/6 @ 2pm

charlie Varon’s hottest one-man show! marinjcc.org/arts 200 n. san PedrO rd, san rafael, Ca

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 35

Spring has arrived

and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the season to reinvent and renovate

Build something great

Come in today to start your next home improvement project

Lumber & Plywood Decking & Railing

Doors & Windows Tools & Hardware

y a d

sit i V

o t us

Exterior Siding & Trim Interior Molding & Trim

1100 andersen dr san rafael, Ca 415-454-2532

www.goldenstatelumber.Com 36 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

BEST APPLIANCE REPAIR

Need to replace that old washing machine? Remodeling your kitchen and looking for new brand name products? Family-owned and operated Martin & Harris to the rescue. For more than 50 years, the appliance expert has been offering competitive prices and one-onone attention. An on-site warehouse allows for faster delivery and pickup, and there are professionals willing to help you with the project of your dreams. Just in case you need another reason to love them, Martin & Harris supports schools and charities around the county so employees can get involved and so children can see the power of community teamwork. ---Martin & Harris 2158 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454.2021 martin-harris.com 2ND Appliance Monkey Repair Services, San Rafael 3RD Appliance Techs of Marin (ATOM), San Rafael

BEST BEDS AND BEDDING

COUch of evil: Home Maintenance

If you need to get rid of a body in a hurry, Marin’s homemaintenance-oriented businesses are just the ticket. From high-quality storage to speedy haulers to a dependable shovel that will last you way beyond those first six feet, this is one county that’ll find you well-equipped. And no questions asked ...

Will Shore, co-owner of The Natural Mattress Store, says they are the best because, quite simply, they make the best. Right here in Marin, no less. Their mattresses, true to the name, are made out of organic wool, natural latex and other materials that contain no petroleum, no fire retardants, none of that stuff you don’t want to think you may be exposing yourself to every night on a conventional mattress. And because their mattresses are made in Novato, they can easily customize sizes (think boats and RVs) and other aspects to give their sleepy customers the perfect “fit” so it’s just right. There shouldn’t be any reason to lose sleep over your selection, either—their beds come with a 90-day trial. And Shore says because their work is all natural, their mattresses last a lot longer than conventional beds, and have a 12-year warranty. Of course, Marin does not sleep by mattress alone: The store also features bedding, bed frames and pillows, also made of natural materials. ---The Natural Mattress Store 816 Fourth St., San Rafael 459.2221 thenaturalmattressstore.com 2ND PM Sleep Center, San Rafael 3RD Mary’s Futons, San Rafael

BEST CARPET CLEANING

At Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning you can guarantee the job will be done right with owner Elliot Atlas going out to sites and doing the cleaning himself. Atlas isn’t new to the game-

39 >

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 37

Thank You Marin

for Voting us #1 Again!

201 -201 2

Spring in for Our Wool and Wood Sale! Expert Advice • Exceptional Service

Voted Best Carpet and Hardwood Flooring Company

1914 4th Street, San Rafael • 454-5367 • KensCarpets.com

BEST HOME ORGANIZER Meet the Leadership Team! 2014

2nd Place

1st Place

2nd Place

1st Place

415-461-6257 888-802-9118 www.Changing-Places.com | Email: info@Changing-Places.com 38 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Margaret Fearey Walsh

< 37 Home Mantenance

they’ve been removing wine stains from Marinites’ carpets for 25 years. Atlas says he “loves the challenge” when it comes to carpet cleaning. “It’s a wonderful feeling to take a dirty carpet and make it beautiful again,” Atlas says. And his customers agree, sending him testimonials about the thorough, informative and exceptional cleaning jobs. Atlas offers expert stain elimination with the use of safe and effective products. ---Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning 118 Auburn St., San Rafael 256.8321 iloveatlas.com 2ND Chem-Dry of Marin, Novato 3RD Burrous Brothers Company, Tiburon

Jason Lytz Bradley Real Estate

Robert Bradley Bradley Real Estate

BEST CARPETING

Husband-and-wife team Ken Walpole and Ann Shartis of Ken’s Carpets & Flooring want their customers to know, “Out of all the carpet joints in Marin, they had to pick us—thank you!” If you’re looking to revamp your home from the floor up, Ken’s Carpets is the place to start. And carpet isn’t the only thing they’re the best at. Ken’s Carpets has the largest selection of bar

Eric Gelman Bradley Real Estate

40 >

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 39

BEST CLEANING SERVICE

Mike Eagan Computer Connection

< 39 Home Mantenance stools in the county and a new line of area rugs. If that’s not enough to convince you of what sets them apart, the duo also prides themselves and their staff on excellent customer service. “We take the time to educate our clients so they can make an educated decision,” Walpole says. “You know what you’re

buying and why.” In addition to having custom area rugs, high-end wools and a wide selection of natural products, Walpole jokes, “We even carry glutenfree carpets.” ---Ken’s Carpets & Flooring 1914 Fourth St., San Rafael 454.5367 kenscarpets.com 2ND City Carpets, San Rafael 3RD Mertel Carpets, San Rafael

Molly Maid of Marin has been keeping North Bay residences immaculate for 26 years, thanks to an elite corps of insured and bonded professional housecleaners who bring their own HEPAcertified equipment to your digs and use non-toxic, non-allergenic products whenever possible. “We’re dependable, reliable and accountable,” says owner Pat Belardi. “And we’d love to clean your home.” After you and your rep set a schedule, an estimate and any personal guidelines, a team of uniformed maids comes to your house or apartment and makes it sparkle, returning on a weekly, biweekly, monthly or occasional basis. Diamond Certified and a regular on the Prime Buyers Top 10 List, Molly Maid is especially indispensable when you’re moving, having a baby, throwing a party or just looking forward to coming home to a clean abode. Belardi says, “We give you the gift of time.” ---Molly Maid of Marin 3095 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael 454.3600 mollymaid.com 2ND Green Planet Cleaning Services, Novato 3RD Housekeepers of Marin, Novato

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE

Twenty years is an eon in the digital world, so it’s just that more impressive that Computer Connection is celebrating their 20th anniversary in the business, and that readers once again feel they’re the best place to bring an ailing personal computer or Mac. In those decades, owner Mike Eagan figures they’ve helped more than 40,000 clients. You don’t need an appointment—just bring your machine or machines in and the CC wizards will do their best to fix them and turn them back to you pronto. And even if all your computing devices seem perfectly fine, you may want to visit. What most Marinites don’t know, Eagan says, is that the folks at Computer Connection can make a “really cool” computer for you to order, just for your needs, no nonsense, that’s very fast and reasonable, whether you’re someone who just likes to check email or a serious gamer looking for an edge. ---Computer Connection 328 Bon Air Shopping Center, Greenbrae 925.0200 ccmarin.com 2ND NorthBay Computer Systems, San Rafael 3RD MacRepair, Novato

FroM our Produce dePartMent

roma tomatoes UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS All events are FREE except where noted!

Friday, April 4, 7pm • PETALUMA

LIT NIGHTS with AYELET WALDMAN

d Re pe i R

Love and Treasure

Wed., April 9, 7pm • SEBASTOPOL

MARY ROACH

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal Friday, April 11, 7pm • CULINARY CENTER, WHOLE FOODS, NAPA

.99 lb Juicy.

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014

COPPERFIELD’S COOKS with

MICHAEL RUHLMAN

Egg: A Culinary Exploration of the World’s Most Versatile Ingredient Saturday, April 12, 6pm TUDOR ROSE ENGLISH TEA ROOM, SANTA ROSA TICKETED EVENT

HIGH TEA with

ANN BRASHARES The Here and Now

Thurs., April 17, 7pm • SAN RAFAEL

ANDREW SEAN GREER The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells Thurs., April 24, 6pm • SAN RAFAEL FEATURING BREWS FROM LAGUNITAS

DEBUT BREW with

JUSTIN GO

The Steady Running of the Hour Benefits HeadsUp, San Rafael Public Education

SAN RAFAEL STORE: 850 4th Street (at Cijos Street) 415-524-2800 40 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Fa mil y O wne d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

SHOP LOCAL AND

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

BEST DECK & FENCING CONTRACTOR

Decks and fences may be mostly brown, brown, brown, but the folks at Clough Construction are always thinking green, green, green—and red, white and blue. Seriously. “Our big claim to fame is our sustainability,” says Deanne Clough, who is a co-owner with Scott Clough of their green-certified business. They use FSC-certified sustainably harvested wood. And they’ve “made a pact to install American-made products,” Deanne says. The construction industry in general produces a great deal of material for landfills, and a great many jobs. So reducing the amount of environmental waste and, at the same time, increasing the amount of work for Americans—two concerns near and dear to the Marin heart—is what puts Clough Construction in shining company. For those considering a fence or deck project, the Clough showroom is a good place to start, learn about the process, and see the really remarkable array of choices offered. ---Clough Construction

Ernie Ongaro Ongaro & Sons Paul Ongaro Ongaro & Sons Mitch Ongaro Ongaro & Sons

Dean Ongaro Ongaro & Sons

4220 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 444.5554 cloughconstruc42 > tion.com

Leona Moon’s

Horoscope Page 59

Need IT Help?

We provide IT support & managed services to small & medium sized businesses. Cloud Hosting n Onsite Visits Server Care n Monitoring Agent

415.462.0221 n boxitweb.com march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 41

Integrity Electric

< 41 Home Mantenance

3817 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 499.8844 integrityelectric.net 2ND Hazelton Electric, Sausalito 3RD W. Bradley Electric, Novato

BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Mario Batz Johnson & Daly

“We do what we say we’re going to do, and we do it right the first time,” says Jerry Thompson, co-owner of Integrity Electric. “We do it all—lighting and power, kitchen remodels, tenant improvements, new construction, and an up-and-coming niche market, electric vehicle power stations. No job is too small. We warranty all of our work, too.” Customer service is a top priority. “Every customer is treated like an individual,” says office manager Sally Cervetto. “We aren’t happy ’til our customers are happy, and people trust us.” “We treat our customers the way we want to be treated,” says co-owner Kari Thompson. “We respect their time. We operate at a high level of integrity.” Twenty-oneyear-old Integrity Electric is Diamond Certified and is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau to boot. ---Since 1989

BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING

Ken Walpole and Ann Shartis of Ken’s Carpets & Flooring are double winners this year for Best Carpets and Best Hardwood Flooring. And Ken’s is certainly a hard knock expert when it comes to hardwood floors. Ken’s Carpets is the largest dealer of Karndean—a GREENGUARD–certified vinyl so realistic that hardwood installers have mistaken it for real wood—in northern California. The showroom displays more than 30 different variations of domestic and exotic hardwood floors. The styles are available in plank, strip, solid, engineered, handscraped, pre-finished and custom-milled. The store has been open since 2002 and Walpole says the knowledgeable staff ensures each customer learns about “the proper product for each application.” ---Ken’s Carpets & Flooring 1914 Fourth St., San Rafael 454.5367 kenscarpets.com

Thank You, Marin, for Voting Us the Best!

HAuLIng & DEmoLItIon • Free Estimates • Fleet runs on BioDiesel • Commercial & Residential

InC.

2014

2ND Marin Fence Company, San Rafael 3RD Just Fences, Novato

200 -201 9

415-456-3407

• Insured, Bonded, Workers Comp • 10% off labor with this ad (up to $150 max) CA Lic. #746531

www.hurricanehauling.com

Thank you Marin for voTing us #1 again

201

s e r v i n g m a r i n s i n c e 1969

Interior & Exterior Commercial & Residential Expert Surface Preparation Stucco Specialists

Pressure Washing Top Quality Materials & Labor Repairs to Decks, Walls, Gutters, Windows, Trim, Etc. o! rs t o c

W e l e a n G ut t e

Call: 415.383.2640 | www.mccarthypainting.com 42 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Contractor’s Lic. No. 268819

2ND Marin Hardwood Floor Center, Kentfield 3RD Castro Bros. Hardwood Floors, San Rafael

BEST HAULING

The gang at Hurricane Hauling aims to tread light, from the way they dispose of commercial and residential debris to the way they print in the office: doublesided, recycled sheets. The big stuff— like the company’s six vehicles running on recycled biodiesel—really makes the eco-difference. “Everything that would otherwise end up in a landfill, we try to repurpose,” co-owner David Sherman says. The crew has preserved some curious odds and ends, too, including two 12-foot statues of male and female figures that hauler Andrew Byl says looked like they belonged at Burning Man. Of course, these guys don’t judge, they haul. ---Hurricane Hauling & Demolition, Inc.

David Scherman Hurricane Hauling

55 De Luca Place, Unit B, San Rafael 456.3407 hurricanehauling.com 2ND 1-800 Got Junk, San Rafael 3RD Brad’s Hauling & Delivery, San Rafael

Andrew Byl Hurricane Hauling Paul Sonnabend Hurricane Hauling

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS

It’s important to have a home that makes you happy. This is a philosophy that the 44 > folks at Sunrise Home strongly

Thank You for Voting Us #1!

5784 Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925 415-924-7321

338 Miller Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-388-1086

www.tamalpaispaint.com

A special thanks to Pacific Sun and all our wonderful customers for consistently voting us Best of Marin. It has been a privilege to serve you for 28 years!

CAFÉ • TAKE-OUT • CATERING march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 43

< 43 Home Mantenance believe in. Home furnishings from large companies and smaller artisans and vendors fill a 30,000-foot showroom where visitors can find inspiration by meandering through eclectic displays. One-of-a-kind and handmade items will excite even the most amateur interior decorator. Talented designers, who charge only a one-time fee, are available to help furnish your abode, however big the space or wild the idea. From mirrors to recliners to bar stools, this place has everything you need to create a loveable home and happy memories. And, well, you’ve gotta trust a place that’s been in business since 1977. ---Sunrise Home

Sofia Paganini McCarthy Painting

831 B St., San Rafael 456.3939 sunrisehome.com 2ND Mary’s Futons, San Rafael 3RD The Wooden Duck, San Rafael Katrina Hayes McCarthy Painting

Greg Owens McCarthy Painting Jennifer Rivas McCarthy Painting

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Founded in 1917, it’s fair to say that Pini Ace Hardware has been a Novato staple for decades. In 2004, Pini moved into its new location in the Nave Shopping Center, and with the new space came an increased square footage for more

kunstbros.com

76 BELVEDERE STREET • SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 • 415.456.4044

1999

PAC

Best of

C SU IFI

19 9

C SU IFI

Best of

200

C SU IFI

PRESSURE WASHING • W ATERPROOFING Marin Marin Marin

PAC

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE #256121 Marin Best of 2 0 08

PAC

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 2 0 1 1

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 2 0 1 0

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 2 0 0 9

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 2 0 08

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 2 0 0 6

44 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

C SU IFI

Marin Best of 1 9 9 9

Marin Best of 1 9 9 1

C SU IFI

PAC

WOOD PRESERVATION • WOOD RESTORATION

Marin Best of 2 0 12

merchandise. Pini’s is stocked with a wide range of products for you to complete any tuneup or DIY project of your dreams: kitchen and bath design, paint, hardware, electrical, lawn and garden, tools, plumbing, housewares, household cleaners and grills. With brand new items arriving weekly at the store, there’s no fix-up you can’t accomplish with a little help from the knowledgeable staff and wide variety of merchandise. ---Pini Ace Hardware 1535 S. Novato Blvd., Novato 892.1577 piniacehardware.com 2ND Jackson’s Hardware, San Rafael 3RD Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley

BEST HOME ORGANIZER

What was the last business transaction that brought beauty, order and prosperity to your life? For the team at Changing-Places, Inc., moving, although one of life’s top stressors, is a chance to design a better life. “We teach them systems they live with forever,” founder Margaret Walsh says, from the businessperson relocating from Marin to Japan, to the couple first moving in together, to the senior downsizing her estate. In moving people into, out of and around

the Bay Area for 22 years, the ChangingPlaces ethos is to find out what people want and need to do in their spaces, then build a structure for streamlined living. “If your office is a mess, your head is a mess,” Walsh says. “We have a Ph.D in organization.” ---Changing-Places, Inc. 937 Via Casitas, Greenbrae 461.6257 changing-places.com 2ND California Space Organizers, San Rafael 3RD A Space for Everything, San Rafael

BEST KITCHEN/BATH REMODELER

“Our desire is to support our customers and friends, understand what they want and bring it to fruition,” says Krikor Halajian, co-owner of Kitchens & More. “We get in touch with what excites them about their new space.” Family-owned and operated since 1992, the Kitchens & More staff works with their clients from design to completion, doing all of the construction, cabinetry, lighting, finishing, countertops, appliance installation and so on personally. “We love spending time with our clients, love the process of finding out what they want and making it happen,” says co-owner Rosemarie Halajian. “We work in all different sizes and styles, and people hire us when

Personally, I’m convinced that alligators have the right idea. They eat their young. —Mildred Pierce they need support for their project from beginning to end. They know we’ll give it to them.” ---Kitchens & More 4178 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 479.1000 kitchensandmore.com 2ND Novato Kitchens & Baths, Novato 3RD Lamperti, San Rafael

BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Your aspirations become the creations at Cynthia Egger Landscape Design. Whether your fantasy is a poolside garden or an outdoor living room, Cynthia Egger, who was “born with a green thumb,” will take one look at your space and know exactly what to do. Combining old-fashioned work ethics and a 21st century vision, Egger and her associates cater to your personality and taste. The outdoor environments they design will feel like an extension of your home. Egger has been a popular guest on Home

& Garden Television, and it’s easy to see why. Check out her website for beautiful photos of completed projects that span the map. They’ll have you drooling over backyard gazebos and waterfalls. ---Cynthia Egger Landscape Design San Rafael 419.9132 cynthiaeggerlandscape.com 2ND Chance Landscape Architecture, San Rafael 3RD Brian Powell & Associates, San Rafael

BEST LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

With the motto “Legendary Service,” it’s no wonder Bank of Marin won Best Local Financial Institution yet again. Willa Speck, branch manager of a San Rafael location says, “We truly care. When we say relationship banking, we’re problem solvers—we really get to know our customers so we can best serve them.” Bank of Marin services more than 70 nonprofits in the county, and its employees serve on different boards to build community partnerships. It’s a place where most 46 >

Choose Molly Maid! Thank you Marin for your support over 25 Years.

Lic. #474230

ran roof e L in g Mc besT ROOFeR

1 Have more time – instead of cleaning,

Pleasing Customers in Marin and Beyond for over 80 Years

Tired of Using Your Pots & Pans to Catch Rain Water? New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs • Inspections Brian McLeran • Tarry Winfrey • Sara Lopez

Reasons you’ ll be glad you did!

2 3

4 5

spend time doing the things you want to do. Have your home cleaned the way you want – we listen and we care. People Notice – your friends and family will comment on how fresh and clean your home is. No contracts – and we guarantee to put a smile on your face with every cleaning. Our reputation – Molly Maid has been cleaning Marin homes since 1988!

201

2014

Best Cleaning Service

(415) 454-3600 Call For Your Free Estimate

Serving Marin since 1988

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 45

< 45 Home Mantenance of the employees know all of the customers by name and Speck adds, “I feel like I work with family.” With more than 17 locations around the North Bay, there’s more than a fair share around for you to stop in and join the family. ---Bank of Marin 10 branches in Marin, visit bankofmarin.com for locations 2ND Redwood Credit Union, San Rafael 3RD Patelco Credit Union, Novato

BEST LOCKSMITH

Trust is a big deal when it comes to your security. After all, you don’t want just anybody fiddling with those locks and safes. The team at Transbay Security Service, Inc. takes good care of all of your home, business and vehicle wants and worries. Offering everything from duplicate keys to high-security lock systems, consultants make sure you’re safe rather than sorry. Established in 1964, this business serves all of Marin County and parts of Sonoma County. And if you find yourself in a pickle at home or on the job, a fully-equipped mobile unit will come to you. Now that’s good service. ---Transbay Security Service, Inc. 2018 Fourth St., San Rafael 456.3860 transbaysecurity.com

2ND Marin Lock and Safe, San Rafael 3RD Novato Lock, Novato

BEST MOVING AND STORAGE

“We’re the only mover left that doesn’t sub-contract,” Mario Batz, general manager of Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage, explains. That means that all of their employees are backgroundchecked and drug-tested before they are hired and sent to your home to handle every last thing you own. “Our employees are outstanding,” Batz says. “[We] treat them well and in turn they treat customers well.” Their 35 employees and more than 20 trucks handle everything from local to long distance moves, homes or offices. They specialize in storage and just opened a huge new indoor storage facility, which is also good for stowing away boats and recreational vehicles. Batz’s advice for anyone who is approaching a move is to “do your research.” He’s confident that customers who check with the Better Business Bureau, Public Utilities Commission, Yelp and other sources will see that Johnson & Daly is a very good “move.” ---Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage 110 Belvedere St., San Rafael 457.1515 johnsondalymoving.com 2ND Bellam Self Storage, San Rafael 3RD Earl Farnsworth Express Moving, San Rafael

BEST PAINT STORE

With two locations and more than 20

years of service under its belt, Tamalpais Paint & Color is known for all things under the rainbow when it comes to paint. Assistant manager Jose Figueroa says, “We pride ourselves on our customer service and the relationships we build with our clients.” The store’s Corte Madera location has been open for 20 years, while the Mill Valley location has been open for 11. Both locations offer the newest paints, wallpaper, stains and specialty products. Rob, the owner, has been working in the paint community for more than 40 years. To guarantee customer satisfaction, the team will send employees out to check up on customers’ product use and handiwork if a product didn’t live up to its reputation. One thing is for sure: the store’s customer service will definitely live up to its reputation. ---Tamalpais Paint & Color 338 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388-1086 2ND Jackson’s Hardware, San Rafael 3RD Fairfax Lumber & Hardware, Fairfax

BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR

Painting is an art and a utility, and since 1969, McCarthy Painting Co. has intertwined form and function to give Marinites beautiful color that lasts. This family-owned business knows Marin’s microclimates and which paints work

where, from homes in Belvedere and Tiburon that can get rain hitting uphill, to Sausalito houseboats that need a sturdy coat. Residential and commercial, interior and exterior, McCarthy has ya covered. Operations manager Jennifer Rivas says the business truly has repeat customers: “We’ve painted so long that we’ve painted the baby’s room, then the high schooler’s room, then the parent’s home office.” ---McCarthy Painting Co. 126 Front St., San Rafael 383.2640 mccarthypainting.com 2ND Gaidano & Sons, San Rafael 3RD Giesen Painting, San Anselmo

She came at me in sections. —The Band Wagon BEST PLUMBER

Founded in Fairfax at the location where 19th Broadway stands today, Ongaro & Sons has been unplugging Marin’s clogged toilets and broken pipes since 1932. Run by two sets of brothers, how has the team of four cousins ensured Marin’s pipes don’t rust over? “We are preparing to educate our customers on water conservation because of the drought,” Paul Ongaro says. “We are Green Plumbers-certified, which is a learned way of conservancy.” Ongaro & Sons works the 101 corridor from the Golden Gate Bridge all the way up to Healdsburg. The two pairs of brothers credit their fathers and grandfathers for giving them “pride in their work and providing great examples.” They’ve been in the same building since 1938, and it’s easy to see that this is a family business that is here to stay. ---Ongaro & Sons 11 Ross Ave., San Anselmo 454.7400 ongaroandsons.com 2ND Peter Levi Plumbing, San Rafael 3RD Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Novato

BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Sara Lopez McLeran Roofing

Tarry Winfrey McLeran Roofing Brian McLeran McLeran Roofing

46 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

The 13-location, Bay Area powerhouse that is Bradley Real Estate sprung out of founder Melissa Bradley’s San Anselmo garage 12 years ago. The company has since sold that house several times. Now, realtors like Eric Gelman, who sold the most real estate in 2013, help Marinites navigate the $1 million-plus home market. Company president Robert Bradley says this still-locally owned business is one of the county’s largest

employers and often wins accolades as a best place to work. He says the company is so local, it still has its holiday party at the Bradley’s house—minus the San Anselmo garage, plus 40,000 twinkling lights. ---Bradley Real Estate 851 Irwin St. Suite 104, San Rafael 459.1010 bradleyrealestate.com 2ND Coldwell Banker, Greenbrae 3RD Alain Pinel Realtors, Tiburon

BEST ROOFER

McLeran Roofing has been keeping Marin’s housetops happy since Charles McLeran founded the business in 1929. “We handle the problems other firms don’t want to deal with,” says coowner Brian McLeran, who took over the company from his father in 1978. They specialize in little things like new construction, repair work, reroofing, insulation and drainage sloping. “We do it all,” says office manager Sara Lopez. “Roof inspections, estimates, assessments. And we deal with every kind of covering—shingle, slate, torch-welded, tar and gravel and cap sheet, plus Title 24-compliant cool-roof coating, which

is really energy efficient and keeps your PG&E bill down.” Brian’s son, co-owner Tarry Winfrey, who will continue in the family business “per our transition plan,” says, “We stand by our work. We use the best materials and we have a lot of onthe-job experience. And we aren’t afraid to get wet.” ---McLeran Roofing 1945 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 456.7663 mcleranroofing.com 2ND Demello Roofing, San Rafael 3RD Marin County Roofing, San Rafael

BEST WINDOW CLEANERS

It’s crystal clear why Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning has taken home Best Window Cleaners yet again. Owner Elliot Atlas says, “The best way to describe who we are is seeing us through the eyes of our customers.” And Elliot and his team have more than their fair share of customers writing in to let them know how they feel: “Thank you for the terrific service,” “I’m in awe of the difference well-done windows can make” and “I only wish I knew about you earlier!” Atlas offers efficient cleaning with safety in mind. The company is the first in

Return to work / life

more quickly laser

is the non invasive alternative to surgery

less cost

laser treatments will typically cost less than surgery.

minimal downtime back to work and social activities quickly

Schedule your complimentary consultation today to learn more about how we can help you look and feel your best! model

locally owned and operated in marin for over 10 years

Laser Hair Removal BOTOX ® Restylane® IPL™ Body Contouring Utheraphy Skin Tightening Fraxel® Laser Treatments

Jerry Thompson Integrity Electric

Kari Thompson Integrity Electric

Marin to offer a residential maintenance plan and utilizes a 24-foot extension pole instead of questionable, unstable ladders to get the job done. ----

Sally Cervetto Integrity Electric

Atlas Window& Carpet Cleaning 118 Auburn St., San Rafael 256.8321 iloveatlas.com 2ND Smart Window Cleaning, Novato 3RD Ken’s Crystal Clear Windows, San Rafael

knimble clothing and knick-knack

Recycled Clothing Eco & Fair Trade Gifts Local Artisans Jewelry Furniture and more! 851 4th St. San Rafael knimble.com

Think.Eat.Dine.

LOCAL Laser Center of Marin Medical Group, Inc. 770 Tamalpais Drive • Suite 301 • Corte Madera Town Center

www.marinlaser.com • 415.945.9314

Thank you for dining locally. Your patronage makes a major difference to our fine Marin restaurants.

Monday–Saturday 8:30am–6:30pm

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 47

BEST ANTIQUE STORE

Shopping for an old-school putter with a wooden shaft or a stained-glass window of a saint? How about appraising a collection of century-old, high-end dolls? The mom, pop, son and dog operation behind Dove Place Antiques & Consignments—black lab Blanket will greet you at the door—knows just what to do, from selling a set of sterling silver spoons to purchasing an entire estate. While anybody can post any old thing online, Robin and Wayne Wechsler and son Matt relish finding the right place to market Marinites’ treasures. “When someone brings something in, we expose it to a high-end and global market,” Robin says. ---Dove Place Antiques & Consignments

306 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 453.1490 doveplaceantiques.com 2ND Laurel House Antiques & Collectibles, Ross 3RD Sentimental Journey Antiques, Novato

— Have you ever been in love? — A doll in Washington Heights got a fox fur out of me once. —Laura

THE NIGHT OF THE BARGAIN HUNTER:

Casual Shopping

What’s the first thing you want to do after pulling off a miracle bank heist, or cashing in your late-husband’s brand-new life insurance policy? Why shopping, of course, and there’s no better place than Marin to spread the wealth.

48 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

BEST FRAME STORE

How did the word “framed” get such a bad rap? There’s even a 1947 film noir titled Framed where all sorts of bad things happen to good-looking people. It’s all a dark mystery to Marin fans of Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet, where getting framed is the best thing that can happen to photographs, paintings, movie posters and what have you. San Rafael store manager Kevin Miller explains that they probably have the widest selection of sizes in ready-made frames and pre-cut mats of any joint around. With changes in digital home printers, new sizes of photos and artwork are emerging all the time, and a small store like Cheap Pete’s is able to move more quickly to offer what customers are looking for than large, national chains (Miller says that 16 by 24 inches is all the rage these days). Even more impressive is that they can cut mats and glass while you wait (it is not unusual for other places to take weeks to cut a simple mat for crying out loud), and they offer custom framing, too. The staff can help guide you toward the perfect choice for your art as well; they have many years of experience—Miller calls them “seasoned.”

---Cheap Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frame Factory Outlet 221 Third St., San Rafael 455.8055 cheappetes.com 2ND Ragged Sailor Gallery & Frames, Corte Madera 3RD Frame Crafters Gallery, Greenbrae

BEST GIFT SHOP

One of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fine gift stores, David M. Brian is a one-stop wonderland of goodies that will have friends and family grinning and asking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where did you get this?!â&#x20AC;? Good times are sure to be had by anyone who receives one of their handcrafted picnic baskets, set of Italian wine glasses or model airplanes. The stationery department inspires email addicts to ditch the computer and compose handwritten love letters. And a gift registry makes planning that big life event so much easier. In addition to the impressive inventory, this place throws big sales and hosts open houses where visitors can meet brand ambassadors and rub shoulders with like-minded shoppers. ---David M. Brian

Kevin Miller Cheap Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

110 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae 464.0344 davidmbrian.com 2ND The Great Acorn Co., San Anselmo 3RD Liquid Marin, San Rafael

50 >

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES tired? depressed? low libido? brain fog? hot flashes? poor sleep? irritable? Ann Hathaway, M.D.

Estrogen â&#x20AC;˘ Testosterone expanding full timePractice! practice! 25 Years intoMedical

â&#x20AC;˘ Thyroid â&#x20AC;˘ Progesterone

Ann Hathaway MD

WHOLISTIC NUTRITIONAL 25 years MEDICINE

in medical practice

For Women, Men, & Children

www.AnnHathawayMD.com

The Best of Western 25 Mitchell Blvd. #3 â&#x20AC;˘ San Rafael CA â&#x20AC;˘ 415-499-0966

& Alternative Therapies

25 SanRafael Rafael 25Mitchell MitchellBlvd. dr. #3#3San

201 -201 2

www.IntegrityElectric.net

We Appreciate Your Loyalty & Support!

1 Again!

2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ 2014

21 Years in Marin â?¤

â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Needs (415) 499-0966 499-0966 (415) â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Needs â&#x20AC;˘ EV Charging Stations â&#x20AC;˘ Tenant Improvements

(415) 499-8844

For Voting Us One Of The Best Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutiques

Thank You Marin for Voting us

Comprehensive Health Evaluations Menopause & Male Andropause Bio-Identical Hormones & Herbals Complex Digestive Issues Challenging Fatigue Problems Depression/Anxiety/Insomnia Thyroid & Adrenal Balancing Detox/Lead/Mercury Enhancing Brain Function Insulin & Weight Issues Nutritional Evaluation Including Vitamin & Mineral Levels Specializing in:

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Thank You

10% OFF A+ Rating

Alice Becker Apparel

806 Grant Ave. | Novato 415-898-3600

With this Ad (Max. Discount $100)

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 49

FroM our Produce dePartMent

Desert Ruby Grapefruit nic ga Or

.79 each Delicious.

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

JUST GOT SIMPLE!

a pulse

$20 set up fee per area for each treatment under 50 pulses. Expires 4/11/14

FDA Approved for permanent reduction of unwanted hair

Fa mil y O wne d Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

Come in for a FREE Consultation Medical Group, Inc.

4460 Redwood Hwy San Rafael 415-446-7331 www.theLaserBoutique.com

SAN RARE COIN COMPANY SAN RAFAEL RAFAEL RARE COIN COMPANY BUY -- SELL SELL -- TRADE TRADE BUY BUY BUY- -SELL SELL- -TRADE TRADE

Estate Appraisals & Purchases � U.S. & Foreign Coins and Notes � � � Estate Estate Appraisals Purchases � U.S. Foreign Coins and Notes � EstateAppraisals Appraisals&&&Purchases Purchases� �U.S. U.S.&&&Foreign ForeignCoins Coinsand andNotes Notes� � PCGS • NGC • ANACS PCGS • NGC • ANACS PCGS •MEMBER NGC • ANACS � Gold, Silver, Platinum coins or bars � Coin & Estate Jewelry � ANA MEMBER ANA MEMBER ANA � � � ANA MEMBER � Gold, Silver, Platinum coins or bars � Coin & Estate Jewelry � ANA MEMBER � Gold, Silver, Platinum coins or bars � Coin & Estate Jewelry � ANA MEMBER � Gold, Silver, Platinum coins or bars � Coin & Estate Jewelry � Collectibles � � � � � Collectibles� � �Collectibles Collectibles � �

� � Since1973 1973 � Since 1973 Since � Since 1973 Since 1973 Since PCGS•••NGC NGC••1973 •ANACS ANACS � PCGS NGC ANACS PCGS

Hours: Hours: Hours: Hours: Hours: Hours: Hours: Mon.Fri. Mon.Fri. Mon.Fri. Mon.Fri. Mon.Fri. Mon.Mon-Fri. Noon Noon totoFri. Noon to Noon to Noon to Noon to 4pm Only 11am-4pm 4pm Only 4pm Only 4pm 4pm Only 4pmOnly Only

Only

457-2646 1219 Fourth Street San Rafael 457-2646 457-2646 1219 Fourth Street San Rafael 457-2646••••1219 1219Fourth FourthStreet Street••••San SanRafael Rafael

SPring

BeSt toy Store! to our Loyal Customers — thanks for your votes!

Brian Scheyer gr. dano Jill Giordano gr. dano

<49

BEST LIGHTING SHOP

Nowell’s Lighting specializes in the restoration, repair and custom fabrication of fine and antique lighting and lighting fixtures, and their skill has illuminated many a Marin home since 1954. “It’s an art,” says co-owner Juan Pineda. “We take something old and forgotten and make it beautiful again.” The company’s San Rafael showroom offers a unique selection of floor lamps, table lamps, sconces, chandeliers, shades and accessories, most of them one-of-akind pieces acquired from collectors and European buyers. “We carry everything from arts and crafts to Murano glass,”

says bookkeeper Esther Pineda. “We’re also the only vendor of reproduction 19th century Victorian lighting in Marin.” The company’s reputation has led to lighting gigs at Ford’s Theatre and the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. and movie jobs like The Lone Ranger and Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming The Knick. “I enjoy my job,” says co-owner José Pineda. “It’s very satisfying to see these pieces come to life.” Lizandro “Niño” Alvarenga, a Nowell’s artisan since 1992, agrees. “I like that people trust me with all my experience. And I like seeing our customers happy.” ----

Jose Pineda Nowell Lighting

Imaginative toys for an enchanted Childhood Corte Madera ★ San Rafael ★ San Francisco

Spring Special

20% OFF any one item (not good with any other offer)

offer expires 4/30/2014. one per customer.

Visit us at: achildsdelight.com 50 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

Like us on facebook!

Esther Pineda Nowell Lighting

Niño Alvarenga Nowell Lighting

Juan Pineda Nowell Lighting

Esme Rabin Book Passage

Calvin Crosby Book Passage

Zack Ruskin Book Passage

Nowell’s Lighting

615 Irwin St., San Rafael 332.4933 nowellslighting.com 2ND North Bay Lighting and Electrical Supply, San Rafael 3RD Light Express, San Rafael

BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORE

It’s well-known that Book Passage is a remarkably vibrant place, full of great works and the people who write them, so it’s no surprise that the store has once again been deemed the best in Marin. “We have a very sophisticated readership in Marin,” says general manager Calvin Crosby, and that goes for Marin’s youngest readers, too. There are several children’s authors events planned for this

spring, including authors Chris Columbus, Jenny Han and Morgan Matson, and a spring-like theme of “strong women” seems to be emerging at Book Passage as well: Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Warren are scheduled to appear. No wonder, says Crosby, that they are fond of saying that their motto, “The Bay Area’s Liveliest Bookstore,” is an understatement. ---Book Passage 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera 927.0960 bookpassage.com 2ND Copperfield’s, San Rafael 3RD Point Reyes Books, Pt. Reyes Station

53 >

With

60 years in the industry we specialize in: • Antique lighting • Repair • Restoration • Custom Design • Victorian Reproduction & Manufacturing • Installations • Custom Lamp Shades • Showroom We take in pride in providing the best lighting solutions and service to the specific needs and expectations of our customers. Thank you Marin County for your trust and voting for us.

Visit our Showroom Wayne Wechsler Dove Place

Matt Wechsler Dove Place

615 Irwin St. San Rafael, CA

Linc oln

Ave Du

Duf

fy P l

And e

rson

Driv e

Bois

Irwin S t

Tuesday-Saturday 9:30AM-5:00PM

www.nowellslighting.com march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 51

Paul Koshlap Wooden Duck

SEEKING: Sterling Silver & Estate Jewelry For Our Spring Antique Show

www.doveplaceantiques.com 415-453-1490 306 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo, CA 94960 52 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

<51

BEST NEW RETAIL BUSINESS OPENED IN 2013

Tucked away on Caledonia Street in Sausalito is gr.dano, a shop that shows you exactly what you’re buying. The half-retail, half-design space is set up to let customers watch their future pieces transform from fabric to hanger-ready. Owners Jill Giordano and Brian Scheyer describe the line as “very high-end contemporary”—an effortless wear for a Marin customer on the go. The line is mostly comprised of women’s fashions and has been around for more than 10 years. Giordano says it’s the perfect stop for a tourist to find an authentic, unique and “real souvenir” while wandering the streets of Sausalito. ---gr.dano 42 Caledonia St., Sausalito 331.7969 grdano.com 2ND Radiant Skin, Mill Valley 3RD The Garage, Fairfax

What kind of dish was she? The 60-cent special— cheap, flashy, strictly poison under the gravy. —The Narrow Margin BEST PATIO FURNITURE

The Wooden Duck’s weatherproof, absolutely stylish outdoor furniture and furnishings are just what you’re looking for as another summer season of al fresco quiescence approaches. “The quality and diversity of our products is outstanding,” says manager Paul Koshlap. “They don’t need a lot of maintenance and they look great.” The Duck’s sun-and-rain-proof lounge chairs, coffee tables, benches, dining sets, console tables and Adirondack chairs come in two basic styles: classic teak, which ages to an elegant silvergray, and Fermob, durable French bistro furniture in chic powder-coated steel. Custom-crafted recycled-wood pieces are available as well, some made out of material reclaimed from the Kezar, Memorial Stadium and S.F. State bleachers, as well as water tanks, cider tanks, wine tanks and even the L.A. Pier. The selection and variety is impressive, and progressive volume discounts are offered daily. ---The Wooden Duck 1848 Fourth St., San Rafael 453.0345 thewoodenduck.com 2ND Madera Furniture, Fairfax 3RD Gardenside Ltd., San Rafael

David Weinsoff Fairfax

Bob Kopelman Fairfax

BEST MARIN TOWN, OTHER THAN YOUR OWN

In an issue with a “noir” theme, Fairfax just doesn’t fit. Once again voted by readers as the best Marin town, there’s just something about Fairfax that’s all happiness and light (Is there such a thing as “film au soleil?”) that goes beyond the town’s legendary spectacular weather. “We have everything,” says Mayor David Weinsoff. “Parks, open space, restaurants, live music in four venues every single night. And,” he adds with a sly smile, “we’re well governed.” Bob Kopelman, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce says, “People are really happy in our town—they’re pleased with where they live and they express that.” Of course, he points out, you don’t have to actually live in Fairfax to appreciate it in all its Marin smalltown splendor. “All of the businesses in town are personal expressions of the business owners—they aren’t cookiecutter.” Which is yet another reason why Fairfax, both men agree, is “a wonderful place to spend a little time.” ---Fairfax 37.9872 degrees N, 122.5889 degrees W, Fairfax town-of-fairfax.org 2ND San Anselmo 3RD Point Reyes Station

s nk a Th or f g tin Vo Best s Us dren’ l i g Ch othin Cl tore S

589 Bridgeway, SauSalito | 415.331.7563 | chachachakids.com

march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 53

<10 Go with the flow

of its supply, and when the demands of its consumers upon it have reached this limit, it has no right to take on new consumers to the necessary injury of those it has. But it isn’t always easy to determine just when the limit of supply is reached, and the factor of safety which should be allowed against exceptional seasons may vary from locality to locality ... The matter is one of judgment, a judgment which it may well be should be exercised conservatively, but a matter of judgment nevertheless.’” The LAFCO water study is part of a review the agency conducts every five years to look at issues within its jurisdiction. As part of that review, LAFCO can choose to look at services agencies, in this case at water supply agencies. The LAFCO study will examine the following Marin County districts: Marin Municipal Water, the North Marin Water, Bolinas Community Public Utility, Inverness Public Utility, Stinson Beach County Water, Novato Sanitary and Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary. The LAFCO report will be ready for public review in early summer if all goes according to plan. “We hope it will be a relatively complete draft that will weigh in on the core dynamic between what this commission independently sees as our water supply and our demand,” Simonds says. It also will look at the performance levels of the agencies and assess “where things are going right, where we are not clear and where things are that need to be addressed,” Simonds adds. One of the paramount conclusions, if the report reaches any, will be whether projected development will over-tax projected supply during the next decade, which is the time frame the report will investigate. A key to that conclusion will be the adequacy of the numbers of new homes and businesses projected in Marin during the time frame included in the report. LAFCO will consider the numbers developed during the ABAG procedure to estimate new homes Marin needs to add in the coming years. But, Simonds says, while LAFCO will use the ABAG numbers, it also will develop numbers of its own. LAFCO staff will conduct the work, at least in the initial stage of producing the report. If LAFCO commissioners decide more detailed work needs to be included—especially technical examination—LAFCO could call in a consultant. But Simonds says he expects staff will produce the draft version of the report in-house. State code mandates several key points of investigation for the water study: 54 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

growth and population projections; location and characteristics of disadvantaged communities; current and planned capacity of public facilities, services and infrastructure; status and opportunities for shared facilities; accountability for community service needs and financial ability of agencies to provide services. That last item is particularly interesting for Marin. “The challenges for the water systems in Marin are unique in the Bay Area,” Simonds says. “You’re really dealing with stagnant economies of scale. Part of LAFCOs legislative directive is to look at how these systems are going to be able to maintain [financial] solvency, given they’re probably not going to get a big infusion of cash [from developments]” as costs increase. “Then you have the dynamic, good in some respects, of reduced demand.” The more you conserve, the less you use, the higher the rate to meet costs. “Funding water systems in a place like Marin, where you have slow growth, is going to be a challenge,” Simonds says. The Legislature mandates that part of the investigation, according to Simonds. The seven-member Marin LAFCO comprises two members from the Board of Supervisors, two city officials, two members from special districts and one member from the public. The composition creates a cross section of the community and provides an opportunity for viewpoints from various community segments. The Marin Municipal Water District “welcomes another set of eyes on the issues,” says Cynthia Koehler, a member of the district board. “The district always has been cooperative with its sister agencies.” Koehler notes that the amount of water Marin residents can conserve is far greater than current conservation efforts. And the forward-thinking strategy these days holds that conservation should be viewed as additional water supply ready to be tapped. In addition to increasing supply through conservation, Marin residents could tap the 40 to 60 percent of their outdoor water use through efficiency measures. Future supply, even with some development, is adequate given those factors, according to the district. The LAFCO study will either corroborate that assessment or probe chinks in it. The as-yet-unknown effects of climate change will play a role, one way or another, in planning the water supply picture for Marin. For now, however, no one knows whether climate change will produce more or less rain for Marin. At least for this spring, there’s a dollop of good news: Late-season rain means no mandatory water cutbacks. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com.

Play it again, Marin Must-see film noir to add to your queue ... Double Indemnity (1944) Genre-defining classic about a shady insurance salesman, a wealthy wife who wants to become a wealthy widow and a foolproof scheme with only one outcome. Raymond Chandler’s trenchant screenplay and Billy Wilder’s rotting-palm-tree ambience are matched by Edward G. Robinson’s phenomenal performance as a shrewd, cagey claims investigator. Detour (1945) It took director Edgar G. Ulmer six days to bottle this scorpion of a B-movie classic, the nightmarish tale of a hard-luck saloon pianist whose cross-country trek is hotwired by an inconvenient death and the hitchhiker from hell, a blackmailing succubus named Vera. Essential midnight viewing. Out of the Past (1947) Robert Mitchum is as indispensable to noir as John Wayne is to the Western, and his cool, ironic persona is perfectly showcased in this moody thriller. His co-star, Jane Greer, may be the sexiest bad girl in the history of the genre. Their dysfunctional relationship (to say the least) is as captivating as Nicholas Musuraca’s dazzling cinematography. In a Lonely Place (1950) Nicholas Ray’s searching look at McCarthy-era Hollywood stars Humphrey Bogart as a hot-tempered screenwriter accused of killing a hatcheck girl, and Gloria Grahame as the neighbor who knows he’s innocent ... whatever that is. Bogart delivers one of his finest performances, and the honeysuckle-heavy Southern California ambience is beautifully realized. The Big Heat (1953) Fritz Lang brings his signature blend of obsession, entrapment and encompassing corruption to the story of a loving family man-turnedvengeful rogue cop when his wife is offed by the Mob. Glenn Ford’s descent into urban primitive is credible and terrifying, and the nightclub/penthouse/back alley milieu is suggestively sleek and squalid. Honorable Mentions Pickup on South Street, Night and the City, Leave Her to Heaven, Force of Evil, Murder, My Sweet, Kiss of Death, Angel Face, D.O.A., Touch of Evil, Scarlet Street. Honorable Mentions, Foreign Division They Made Me a Fugitive (England), Rififi (France), Stray Dog (Japan), The Third Man (Austria).—Matt Stafford

MOVies

F R I D AY march 2 8 — T H U R S D AY april 3 M ovie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d

Charlotte Gainsbourg in Lars von Trier’s controversial, darkly provocative ‘Nymphomaniac: Volume 1,’ opening Friday at the Rafael. l Bad Words (1:29) Jason Bateman directs and stars as a middle-aged misanthrope who gleefully crushes the competition at a junior spelling bee. l Captain America Double Feature (4:24) Catch “The First Avenger” and “The Winter Soldier” for the price of one flick! Discounted hot dogs, popcorn and soda pop included. l Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2:15) The defrosted WWII hero (Chris Evans) takes on new earth-shattering challenges with a little help from the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). l Cesar Chavez (1:41) Michael Peña stars in Diego Luna’s biopic of the great labor leader and civil rights activist; America Ferrera and Rosario Dawson costar. l Divergent (2:20) Sci-fi thriller about a futuristic society of rigidly controlled cliques and an adolescent girl who just doesn’t fit in with any of them. l The Grand Budapest Hotel (1:40) Wes Anderson directs a star-studded cinemazation of Stefan Zweig’s stories about a palatial European hotel between the wars; Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Léa Seydoux, Harvey Keitel, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray are among the guests. l Journey of the Universe (1:00) Documentary interweaves astronomy, biology, ecology and geology to examine the story and nature of the cosmos and Earth’s and humanity’s evolution. l The Lego Movie (1:34) A Lego figurine and his peg-block posse take on an evil power-mad tyrant; Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Alison Brie and Liam freakin’ Neeson supply the vocals. l The Lunchbox (1:45) Two strangers in bustling Mumbai establish an intimate correspondence via notes delivered by lunchbox. l Mr. Peabody and Sherman (1:31) The unflappable canine genius has to patch up the space-time continuum after the Way-Back Machine goes kerblooey. l The Monuments Men (1:58) Real-life WWII thriller about a band of art scholars on a mission to rescue stolen masterpieces from the Nazis;

star George Clooney directs Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett. l Muppets Most Wanted (1:52) Fozzie, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang get caught up in an international criminal plot led by a mastermind who’s the spitting image of Kermit the Frog! l My Neighbor Totoro (1:26) Hayao Miyazaki’s family-friendly tale of two city girls who move to the country and befriend a forest-full of magical creatures. l National Theatre London: War Horse (3:00) Catch Nick Stafford’s dazzling, innovative WWI extravaganza (featuring life-sized marionettes from South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Co.) in big-screen high definition. l Need for Speed (2:04) An innocent jailbird takes on the creep who set him up in a winnertake-all drag race. l Noah (2:19) Russell Crowe stars as the biblical ark-builder and deluge-survivor; Anthony Hopkins IS Methuselah. l Nymphomaniac: Volume 1 (1:57) Graphic, revealing Lars von Trier dramedy about the relationship between a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac and the recluse who revels in her erotic memories; Charlotte Gainsbourg stars. l Particle Fever (1:39) Suspenseful documentary follows a group of scientists as they search for the origin of all matter by launching the game-changing Large Hadron Collider. l Sabotage (1:49) The Arnold is back as a DEA agent whose commandoes are getting themselves murdered one by one. l The Silence of the Lambs (1:58) Oscarwinning thriller stars Jodie Foster as a newbie FBI agent on the trail of a serial killer; Anthony Hopkins costars as Hannibal Lecter. l 300: Rise of an Empire (1:43) An overmatched warrior defends ancient Greece against Persian invaders led by the saucy Eva Green. l Le Week-End (1:33) Astringent comedy of manners about a long-married couple’s attempt to recapture the past on a trip to Paris; Lindsay Duncan, Jim Broadbent and Jeff Goldblum star.

k New Movies This Week kBad Words (R)

Regency: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15 Rowland: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

kCaptain America Double Feature (PG-13) Northgate: Thu 3D showtime at 5:30 Rowland: Thu 3D showtime at 5:30 kCaptain America: The Winter Soldier (PG-13)

Fairfax: Thu 8; 3D showtime at 8:05 Northgate: Thu 8:30; 3D showtime at 9 Rowland: 8:05, 11:10; 3D showtimes at 8, 11:05 kCesar Chavez (PG-13) Regency: 11:30 2:10, 4:40, 7:15, 10 Divergent (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 3:15, 6:35, 9:45 Sun-Thu 12, 3:15, 6:35 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:45, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12:35, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:35 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 12:35, 1:35, 2:40, 3:50, 4:55, 6, 7, 8:10, 9:20, 10:05 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:35 Sat 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:35 Sun 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Mon-Wed 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Rowland: 11:25, 1, 2:35, 4:10, 5:45, 7:20, 8:55, 10:30 The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:25, 1:30, 2:50 4, 5:10, 6:20, 7:20, 8:45, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:25, 1:30, 2:50 4, 5:10, 6:20, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 9:30 Sat-Sun 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:15 Regency: 11:45, 12:30, 1:40, 2:30, 3:35, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, 7, 7:55, 9, 9:50, 10:25 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Sat 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Sun 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:25 kJourney of the Universe (NR) Rafael: Mon 7 (editor Walter Murch and physicist Michael Barnett in person) The Lego Movie (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2, 4:35, 7:15, 9:45 The Lunchbox (NR) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Sat-Sun 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Mon-Wed 6:30, 8:45 Thu 8:45 Mr. Peabody and Sherman (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:30, 10 Sat-Sun 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 10 Mon-Thu 7, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:35, 1:05, 3:35, 6:10, 8:40; 3D showtimes at 11:50, 2:20, 5, 7:25, 9:55 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10 Thu 11:45, 2:15 The Monuments Men (PG-13) Regency: 1:55, 4:45, 7:30, 10:20 Muppets Most Wanted (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 3, 6:05, 8:45 Sun-Wed 12:05, 3, 6:05 Thu 12:05, 3 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 10 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:25 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 12:10, 1:30, 3, 4:20, 5:50, 7:10, 8:35, 9:50 Playhouse: Fri 3:15, 6:05, 8:40 Sat 12:40, 3:15, 6:05, 8:40 Sun 12:40, 3:15, 6:05 MonWed 3:15, 6:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Thu 11, 1:45, 4:30 kMy Neighbor Totoro (G) Lark: Sun 3 National Theatre London: War Horse (NR) Lark: Thu 7:30 Need for Speed (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15; 3D showtimes at 10:40, 1:40, 4:45, 7:50 Noah (PG-13) Cinema: Fri-Wed 12:25, 3:40, 7, 10:10 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 1:15, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:15, 1:15, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 12:50, 1:55, 2:55, 4, 5:05, 6:05, 7:05, 8:15 9:10, 10:10 Rowland: 11:15, 12:50, 2:25, 3:55, 5:35, 7, 8:45, 10:05 Sequoia: Fri 3:40, 7, 10:10 Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:10 Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7 Mon-Wed 3:40, 7 kNymphomaniac: Volume 1 (NC-17) Rafael: Fri 6:45, 9:15 Sat-Sun 2:10, 6:45, 9:15 Mon, Thu 9:15 Tue-Thu 6:45, 9:15 Particle Fever (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:30 kSabotage (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20 Thu 11:40, 2:20, 5 kThe Silence of the Lambs (R) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 300: Rise of an Empire (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 Le Week-End (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:15, 8:30 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4, 6:15, 8:30 Mon-Wed 6:15, 8:30 Thu 8:30

Michael Peña faces down The Man in ‘Cesar Chavez,’ opening Friday at the Regency.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264 march 28 - APRIL 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 55

›› Since 1984 • Live muSic 365 nightS a year!

ZIgaBOO mOdELISTE & THE NEW aaHkESSTRa

Fri Mar.

9pm | Adv $15 / DOS $20

cHROmE JOHNSON / SaN gERONImO (Twang/Americana)

Sat Mar.

9pm | Adv $12 / DOS $15

BIg EaRL & THE cRyIN SHamE (Blues) WaLT THE dOg (Blues)

Sun Mar.

Big Earl: 5pm & Walt the Dog: 9pm | FREE

kORTy, uZI, INkx & duff

Tue Apr.

Funk/BluES jAM w/ SpECiAl guEST 9pm | Free

ELVIS JOHNSON’S Bday Jam

Wed Apr.

feat. Myles Schon, Charlie Hickox & Derek Evans

(Blues/R&B)

9pm | FREE

ExTRa ORdINaRy aSTRONauTS, STagES Of SLEEP & SuBLImINaL cHEESBuRgER (Rock)

Thu Apr.

9pm | $10

PREZIdENT BROWN (Reggae)

Fri Apr.

W/ LEE TafaRI & BROkEN SILENcE SOuNd 9pm | Adv $15 / DOS $20 (Rock/Blues)

afROLIScIOuS

Sat Apr.

(Afrobeat/Funk)

9pm | $10 April 11/12 The English Beat $30

fairfax • 19broadway.com • 459-1091

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

Fireside Dining 7 Days a Week

DIN N E R & A SHOW Fri

CHUCK PROPHET AND Mar 28 T HE MISSION EXPRESS

Magnetic Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist 8:00 Sat Honky Tonk Heroes Mar 29 RED MEAT Classic Country 8:30 Sun

SPARK & WHISPER Mar 30 Northern California’s Premier Folk Duo 5:00 / No Cover

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY Apr 5 DAVID AND LINDA LAFLAMME Sat

8:30

Sun

Back from Ireland! Apr 6 JERRY HANNAN All Original 5:00 / No Cover Fri

STOMPY JONES Apr 11 The Coolest Swing 8:30 Sat

REVOLVER Apr 12 Best of the 60’s 8:30 JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL

Easter Sunday Buffet

APR 20, 10AM–4PM Reservations Advised Reservations Advised

415.662.2219

On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com LISA RANCHO NICASIO NBB 1413 JAM/JAM/JAM

56 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

SuNDiAL

P a c i f i c S u n ‘ s C o m m u n i t y C a l e n d a r • F R I D AY M A R C H 2 8 — F R I D AY AP R I L 4

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

Check out our Online Community Calendar for more listings, spanning more weeks, with more event information »pacificsun.com/sundial

Live music 03/28: Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express Singer/songwriter. 8:30pm. $20. Rancho Nicasio, Town Square, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com. 03/28: Droptones Rock, blues 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 03/28: Foreverland Michael Jackson tribute. 9pm. $22-24. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 03/28: Kelly Peterson Band Rock, folk. 9:30pm. $7. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 03/28: The Waybacks Bluegrass, original Americana. 8pm. $23-38. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

03/28: Zigaboo and the New Aahkesstra

9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

03/29: Chrome Johnson with Ryan Scott San Geronimo opens. 9pm. $12-15. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

03/29: Fenton Coolfoot and the Right Time Hiphop, reggae, rock 9:30pm. $7. The

Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 03/29-03/29: Go Van Gogh 9pm. $5. The Old Western Saloon, 11201 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station. 430-5082. govangogh.net. 03/29: Key Lime Pie Rock, Latin, soul. 7:30pm. $10. Nourish Grill at Harbor Pointe, 475 East Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley. 453-3544. keylimepiemusic.com. 03/29: Lady D Jazz vocalist. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass. 6:30pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462. ladydandthetramps.com. 03/29: Mindy Canter: Fluteus Maximus Blues and jazz. 6:30pm. The Trident, 550 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 388-8059. mindycanter.com. 03/29: Rusty Evans’ Ring of Fire Rockabilly 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com.

03/29: Rolando Morales & Carlos Reyes

Cuban grooves to Latin rhythms with a rock and funk edge. 9pm. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com.

03/30: Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame, Walt the Dawg Southern Rock Blues. 5 and 9pm. No

cover. 19 Broadway Bar and Nightclub, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

03/30: Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap

Classic vocal/piano jazz, Brazilian. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 03/30: FullSet Traditional Irish music. Tour supported by Culture Ireland. 3pm. $17-20. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 4533161. studio55marin.com. 03/30: Todos Santos Folk. 7pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

ViDEO Reign of fire

Though the concluding film Mockingjay is set to be a two-parter released starting this November, THE HuNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is a middle installment and, true to Hollywood form, it’s a powerhouse—full of the energy and soul that so often strikes I think we’d rather be escorted by Stormtroopers ... trilogies on their second go. Freed of the scene-setting machinery that bogged down the first (be prepared to explain things if you watch with newbies), Fire hurtles through its tale of Quarter Quell reaping and bloodsport at the crucial moment when Panem’s mask begins to slip—off President Snow’s power, off the docility of the people and off the airtight logic of the games. Katniss and Peeta have returned to District 12 to find their triumph in the games made a devil’s bargain as, blackmailed by Snow, they’re sent on a victory tour through districts as Panem’s adorable couple. But folks aren’t having it and cracks in the invincible armor of the state are appearing for those who can see. Replacement director Francis Lawrence is alive to the potential of great actors in pulpy roles and he’s surfeited here: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland all play to perfection. You get that novelistic feeling, within the claustrophobic confines of the dome, of the whole outside world turning on the games’ outcome.—Richard Gould 03/30: Tribe of the Red Horse: Music of Neil Young 6:30pm. $15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San

Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 03/31: Kali Puja Kirtan singing. 7:30pm. $10 donation. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 04/01: Swing Fever Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 04/01: Noel Jewkes and Friends Jazz. 8pm. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com. 04/02: Donna D’Acuti Bluesy jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 04/03: The 7th Sons Rock and blues of the 60-70s. 9pm. $10. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 847-2670. hopmonk.com/novato.

04/03: Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood Queen of Boogie Woogie. 7pm. No

cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St,. San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

04/04: The Dumb Jacques Featuring Sarah from Sarah and Vinnie Show and Hunky DJ Bryn Hosted by the Emcee

Hooman.With special guest comedian Christina Pazsitzky. 8pm. $20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 578-2707. georgesnightclub.com.

04/04: Danny Click Rock, blues, Americana. 9:30pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

Comedy 04/01: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up and coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

Theater 03/28: ‘The Naked Stage’ BATS improvised play. 8pm. $17 - $20. Bayfront Theater , B350 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. 474-6776. improv.org. 03/26-29: ‘Bye, Bye Birdie’ 7pm. $5-10. Drake Little Theater, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo.

Concerts 03/28: Golden Gate Opera Italian Opera Night Sparkling wine and appetizers, Italian dinner and dessert with Italian Opera selections performed

by emerging artists Michelle Jasso, soprano and Nickola Prinz, mezzo soprano and others. Robert Ashens, piano. 6:30pm. $45-100. Sausalito Seahorse Restaurant, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 339-9546. goldengateopera.org.

03/30: Santa Rosa Symphony Chorus: A Gershwin portrait Daniel Earl conducts Gershwin. Complimentary refreshments included in ticket price. 3pm. $25. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-527-4999 ext. 9228. santarosasymphonychorus.com.

Dance 03/30: Sha Sha Higby: Paper Wing Using the manipulation of hand crafted materials, textures and exotic sculptural costume interwoven with puppetry, dance and intricate props, her work creates a journey in which movement and stillness meet. $18-25. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

Art 04/01: A Brush with Fame: Claude Monet and his Art Claude Monet, a leader and lifetime adherent of Impressionism, is examined in depth. This lecture, presented by Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco docent Marsha Holm, covers his career from its beginnings, in the 1860s, through the artist’s production of water lily paintings in the 1920s. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sausalito Library. 2pm. Free. Sausalito City Hall-Council Chambers, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index. aspx?page=992. 04/01: Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Art exhibitions at downtown Mill Valley Galleries, Stores, City Hall, and Community Center. View the art, meet the artists and enjoy a libation as you peruse the art. 6pm. Free. Depot Plaza, Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 383-1370. cityofmillvalley.org. Through 03/29: Rising Stars Seventeen Marin high schools show the work of their art students. Gallery open 11am-4pm Wed.-Thurs.; noon-6pm Fri.; noon-4pm Sat.-Sun. Closed Mon.-Tues. and holidays. Free. Marin Society of Artists Gallery, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 454-9561. marinsocietyofartists.org/shows.html.

Through 03/29: Walking the Bay Trail—A Photo Journal Celebrating the 25th anniversary

of the San Francisco Bay Trail Outdoorsman, writer and photographer Kurt Schwabe took a month out of his life in June of 2013 to circle the entire 300-plus miles of the San Francisco Bay Trail, capturing photos of the scenery, wildlife and cityscapes along the way, and blogging about his experience each night. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/ Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx. Through 03/30: Beyond Geometry Exhibition of abstract aintings by Jon Langdon. Free. Art by the Bay Weekend Gallery, 18856 Highway One, Marshall. 663-1006. artbythebayweekendgallery.com. Through 03/30: Vision/Color/Love Group exhibition with works by Nicole Cameron, Richard Dieterich, Sherry Petrini and Nick Wildermuth. Free. Mine Gallery, 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 755-4472. gallerymine.com.

Through 04/04: The Gail Van Dyke Atrium Gallery “California Landscapes” by Gail McGinnis.

Open Monday-Fridays. Closed weekends and holidays. Free. Marin Cancer Institute, 1350 South Eliseo Dr. at Bon Air, Greenbrae. 461-9000.

Kids Events 03/29: Back In Time 18,000 years ago there was

no SF Bay Estuary and the delta was in a whole different location. More recently, the last 160 years ago has dramatically changed these formations again. Join Ranger Linda and watch the Bay Model fill during an accelerated time lapse and see how one of the world’s largest natural estuaries and one of the few inverted deltas on the planet were created. 10am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.

03/29: Free Spring Jewelry Workshop for Teens Hands-on jewelry workshop, with local

designer and entrepreneur Chelsee Robinson. Materials included; refreshments provided. Space limited so pre-registration required. For 12 and up. 3:30pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 457-5629. marinlibrary.org. 04/01: Fresh From the Field Dinner Chef Shawn Paul unites his global experience in the culinary arts with 160 years and five generations of sustainable ranching tradition. Kevin Maloney will give insight into his family’s business and their sustainable practices. This is your opportunity to witness that connection and taste the savory product of such fresh partnership. 6:30pm. $40. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

04/01: Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell

Sloping hills should be dotted with wildflowers that attract butterflies and other insects. Enjoy the spring birdsong. Don’t forget to bring lunch. No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. David Herlocker will lead. 10am. Free. Mount Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Dr., Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

04/02: Junior Rangers: Rush Creek Youth Birding Adventure Program created to teach

youth about outdoor skills, natural history and environmental stewardship. Activities intended for 7-12 year olds, although explorers of all ages are welcome. Join Ranger Christin Lopez for a birding adventure at Rush Creek Preserve. Hike and discuss birds commonly found in the area this time of year, unique attributes of different groups of birds, and identification for the beginner. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a backpack, water and lunch. The gate is on the right. 10am. Free. Rush Creek Preserve, Binford Road, Novato. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org. 04/03: Art in the Park at Stafford Lake Bring the whole family out to scenic Stafford Lake Park to paint the oak studded grasslands of beautiful North Marin. Art supplies, smocks, and healthy snacks will be provided. No animals (except service animals) please. Park entrance is free. 10am. Free. Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd., Novato. 897-0618. marincountyparks.org.

04/03: First Thursday: Screen Printing Workshop For High School Students Only. See

what it takes to make a concert poster come alive or a T-shirt stand out. From creating the artwork to the process of printing, Sam Kraus, the owner of Chromaculture Screen Printing and Design, will teach you the basics of how to start your own screen printing operation in your garage. Everyone who registers will leave the workshop with their own screen-printed shirt. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. bit.ly/1lMroeB. 04/04: Kent Island Restoration Team Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training, and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space is limited, so RSVP. Participation requires a short rowboat ride to the island. Dress in layers you can get dirty: long pants, long-sleeved shirt and a hat or visor. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rubber boots come in handy but are not necessary. Snacks and water will be provided but bring lunch. From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take exit 450B for Sir

Francis Drake Blvd west 20.4 miles to Olema. Turn left onto Hwy 1, right onto Olema-Bolinas Rd, left to stay on Olema-Bolinas Road, and straight onto Wharf Rd. 10am. Free. Meet at the public dock in Bolinas, Wharf Road, Bolinas. 473-3778. marincountyparks.org.

Film

Tuesday NighT comedy mark piTTa & frieNds

03/31: Monday Night at the Movies : ‘Painting Bolinas’—A Documentary by Wendy Elkin Filmmaker Elkin will present her film about

wedNesday NooN cLassicaL coNcerT series

90-year-old artist, Peter Lee Brownlee, whose lifestyle mirrors a king in a court of chaos and imagination. Q&A session follows screening. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org.

Outdoors 03/29: New Year’s Resolution Hike at Loma Alta Remember that New Year’s resolution

to hit the gym and work out more? You won’t need a gym membership to join Ranger Felicity Hartnett for a challenging 5.5 mile morning hike to take in the beautiful scenery and views of Loma Alta. Dress in layers, wear good hiking shoes, and bring water and snacks. Questions: contact Ranger Felicity Hartnett at 473-2816 or FHartnett@marincounty.org. Meet at the roadside parking area near the top of White Hill Grade on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 9:30am. Free. Loma Alta Preserve, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Meet parking area top of White Hill Grade. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

03/29: Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Project This month’s drop-in volunteer

program marks the 14th annual Fling on Ring in the Spring event! Join us for a day of environmental education and community service. We will remove invasive French broom to help restore native grassland. These grasslands provide habitat for numerous plant and animal species, and we take pride in preserving their home! It is also a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family while giving back to nature. The terrain is uneven and the work is moderately strenuous. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Heavy rain may cancel. 9am. Free. Ring Mountain Open Space, Taylor Road, Tiburon. 473-2128. marincountyparks.org. 03/30: Olompali Wildflower Hike The Olompali People board member Clint Kellner will lead a moderate 2.3 mile hike of the Miwok Loop trail where we will look for coral root orchids, serviceberry, and other spring blooming plants. We will also see the rare Napa false indigo shrub and a pristine example of a California fescue grassland. Bring snacks and water. $8 per car for parking. 10am. Free. Olompali State Historic Park, 8901 Redwood Hwy, Novato. 898-4362 x 204. parks.ca.gov/olompali. 03/30: Spring Wildflower Walk Greet spring wildflowers and learn about their role in the ecosystem on a free naturalist led family walk at China Camp State Park. Friends of China Camp naturalist Cynda Vyas trained with Elizabeth Terwilliger and loves to share nature with all ages. Meet at the Turtle Back Trail trailhead, 1/2 mile east of the North San Pedro Road entrance to China Camp State Park. 11am. Free. China Camp State Park/TurtleBack Trailhead, North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 456-0766. FriendsofChinaCamp.org. 03/30: Trail Run at Roy’s Redwoods Come on out and experience the joy of trail running with Ranger Luke Bishop. This will be a moderate run on the Roy’s Redwoods Loop Trail. We will be going over trail running safety, gear, and techniques before heading out on the 2.5 mile loop trail. Wear athletic clothing, running shoes, and bring plenty of water. No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain will cancel. 11am. Free. Roy’s Redwoods Preserve, Nicasio Valley Road , San Geronimo. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

every tues 8pm

The Best in Stand Up Comedy

every WeD 12pm Every Wednesday, FREE TO ALL, a different classical/chamber concert. Check online calendar for specifics each week!

The waybacks

FrI mAr 28 8pm

sha sha highby: “a paper wiNg”

suN mAr 30 7pm

Guitarist virtuoso James Nash brings an eclectic mix of folk, rock, swing, blues and honkey-tonk that’ll keep you groovin’! A new spellbinding performance from the world renowned Sculptural Costume Artist, Sha Sha Highby.

FrI Apr 4 8pm Experience one of the most acclaimed traditional

baba keN okuLoLa & The NigeriaN broThers African folk bands in the world!

sAt Apr 5 Buffy and her Angel Band perform new songs from 8pm

buffy ford sTewarT: LiViN’ iN LoVe

her “Same Old Heart” album as well as John Stewart’s classic songs.

FrI Apr 11 8pm

The doug ferrari reuNioN show A Standup comedy extravaganza featuring the return of Doug Ferrari, plus special guest appearances.

dos duos: Laurie Lewis & Tom rosum, meLody waLker & jacob groopmaN A charming night of acoustic harmony and bluegrass music.

FrI Apr 18 8pm

✭ ★ BEST MUSIC VENUE 10 YEARS RUNNING don’t forget…we serve food, too!

Mcnear’s dining House Brunch, Lunch, dinner • BBQ, Pasta, steak, desserts

“Only 10 miles north of Marin”

fri 03/28 • 8:30pm doors • 21+ • r&B/Motown Hits

an evening witH

Pride & Joy sat 3/29 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ •tom Petty Cover Band

PeTTy ThefT STung

fri 04/11 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Country

Micky & The MoTorcarS sat 4/12 • 8:45pm doors • 21+ • dance Hits/Party Band

an evening witH

wonderbread 5 sat 4/19 • 8:30pm doors • 21+ • 1980's Cover Band

an evening witH

TainTed Love sun 4/20 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • soul/Blues

cyriL neviLLe 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma (707) 765-2121 purchase tix online now! mystictheatre.com march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 57

03/30: Wildlife and Wildflowers at Deer Island No longer a true island, this small preserve

is still a wildlife oasis at the edge of urban Novato and the surrounding seasonal wetlands. The forest and grasslands here are home to a variety of birds (including many breeding raptors), reptiles, insects and wildflowers. This walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. Shannon Burke will lead. 9am. Free. Deer Island Preserve, Meet at the gate on Deer Island Lane, Novato. 893-9520. marincountyparks.org.

Readings 03/28: Al Sybrian: The Sea Lion and the Sculptor His iconic sea lion sculpture on the Sau-

salito waterfront has been photographed by thousands of tourists and is enjoyed daily by residents, but most people know nothing about the artist and longtime Sausalito resident (1924-2007). For this presentation, co-creators Bill Kirsch and Terence Clarke will discuss their new book about Sybrian. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. 03/28: Arianna Huffington In conversation with Elaine Petrocelli. “Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.” 6pm. $10. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 03/29: Joe Konte Talk baseball with author Konte as he provides an insightful look at the Giants-Dodgers rivalry and previews the 2014 season. 7pm. Free. Copperfield’s Books San Rafael, 850 Fourth St., San Rafael. 524-2800. copperfieldsbooks.com.

03/29: Jon Carroll: Creative Nonfiction Essay S.F. Chronicle columnist Carroll shares his

wit, wisdom and essay-writing talents. Participants in this class may receive credit at Dominican University. 10am -3pm. $85. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Intobookpassage.com. the Pacific Sun’s Corte Madera.Plug 927-0960.

03/29: President Jimmy Carter Very special book signing with former President of the United States Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s new book “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” describes his personal observations of the conditions and hardships of women around the world. 4pm. $30 - 50, includes signed book. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 9270960. bookpassage.com. 04/03: David Sheff “Clean.” 6pm. Free. Copperfield’s Books San Rafael, 850 th St., San Rafael. 524-2800. copperfieldsbooks.com.

Community Events (Misc.) 03/28: Talking Tomatoes Liz Peer, Marin Master Gardener, will discuss the joys of growing your own juicy ripe tomatoes in Marin County. Learn the basics for planting, watering and maintaining your tomato plants. Liz Peer will also discuss which varieties are more likely to be successful and provide drought management strategies. Noon. Free. Marin County Board of Supervisors, Room 330, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 473-6058. 03/29: Be The One Annual Spring Event

Beyond Differences will host a garden party to spotlight the Bay Area student leaders who are combatting social isolation in teens and working to change the culture in middle schools to be more inclusive. The event will feature a presentation by the Teen Board of Beyond Differences, an inspirational address from Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, founder and CEO of The Representation Project, and debut of the compelling short film “The World I Want.” 5pm. $50. Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 256-9095. 2014annualspringevent.eventbrite.com.

03/29: Redwoods’ 10th Annual CrabFest Fundraiser Proceeds benefit the retirement com-

munities’ transportation service. A reception folLocal Music Connection

♦ Songs ♦ Chants ♦ Movement ♦ Instrument Play-alongs ♦ Mixed-age classes (Infant - 5.5 years)

Music TogeTher oF Marin® San Anselmo • Ross • Sausalito For information call 415.456.6630 www.musictogetherofmarin.com

6 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y S T R AT ®

• The FENDER 60TH ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN VINTAGE 1954 STRATOCASTER® is only Comfortable one-piece Maple available le in 2014 • C omfort rtabl a e ‘54-profi 54 profifile one piece Map pie ple neckk with fingerboard, ne nec ithh 7. 77.25”-radius 25”-radiu 25” dius fingerb erboar oard, d, rollled edges an rolled aand nd 2211 vint vvintage intage a frets ets • 3 new 1954 954 54 si ssingle-coil ngle-coil oil

Local Music Connection

MARIN

COUNTY’S #

Stratocaster pickups Strato Str trattocas aster ter pi picku c pss wit withh ﬁve-way ayy swi sswitch tch ch (a th tthreereeway also provided) Gorgeous a sswitch itch is als so pro ided) • Special eextras: tras Gorg rgeo s vintage-design tweed case; replica polishing cloth, cable, black leather strap brick and mortar store in Vallejo. and bridge cover; two extra tremolo springs, reproHas 1954 544moved ppaperwork, app rwo ape woto wo rk,, a aand an d 1954 Anniversary Strat® Certiﬁcate • only 1,954 99 available world-wide!

Delivery Service Online Ordering @ vhhc420.org $2499 Store: ® 707.652.5018

1504 4th St • Central San Rafael OPEN EVERY DAY! 415-457-7600

bananasmusic.com

Your Backstage Pass to the Local Music Scene ...is only a click away pacificsun.com/music

To Plug your Business Into the Local Music Connection Call 485-6700

1516 Napa St. Vallejo

V.H.H.C

58 Pacific Sun march 28 - april 3, 2014

lowed by one dinner seating at 6pm for all-you-caneat fresh Dungeness crab, green salad, pasta, bread and dessert. Rock the Ages, the contemporary rock chorus of 25 Redwoods residents, will perform. The Raffle Grand Prize is a Holland America cruise for two to the Caribbean or Mexico. Raffle and silent auction items include a weekend in Tahoe, theater and symphony tickets, gift certificates, wine, gift baskets, and unique fashion accessories. Raffle tickets are $5 each, five for $20 and can be purchased in advance and up until the drawing at CrabFest. 5pm. $50 residents, $75 non-residents. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 383-2741 ext 295. theredwoods.org. 03/29: West Coast Elvis Tribute 1-6pm. A full afternoon’s music and fun as friends old and new gather to celebrate the greatest entertainer of all time—Elvis ! Doors open at noon, shows start at 1pm, Betty Grant, Charlotte Stewart, Rob Ely, Sue McCasland, Ian Fraser-Thomson, Michael Bartle, Artie Dadyan, and Shawn Hughes are all scheduled to appear. Book signing, jewelry, T-shirts, food, drinks, raffles, door prizes, cash bar, lunch available, free parking and Elvis art. 1pm. $20-30. Petaluma Sheraton, 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma. 990-9039. westcoastelvistribute.com.

03/29: Why Buddhism and Why Shin Buddhism in Contemporary America With Dr. Kenneth Kenshin Tanaka. 1-4pm. $20. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. buddhisttempleofmarin.org.

04/01: Call for Artists - Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival #58 Seeking Bay Area Artists to apply to the 58th annual festival. We are looking forward to a fantastic show Sept. 20 and 21 in Old Mill Park. Apply now on zapplication.org. Deadline is April 15. We have different qualified jurors every year. This helps keep the admissions fresh and fair. Please submit the best possible images of your art as quality photos really help your work stand out. For more information visit mvfaf.org. $35. 381-8090.

04/01: Free SAT Math Workshop for Teens

Discover ways to improve performance and reduce stress. Maximize your math score by learning strategies to prioritize problems and quickly solve them in this FREE workshop. Presented by instructor Dale Steinmann. 7pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 457-5629. mathmentor2020.com. 04/01: Tai Chi and Qi Gong Workshop Dr. Brad Jacobs’ “Tuesdays to Your Health” lecture series at Cavallo Point. These ancient Chinese teachings have been shown to have profound and posi-

FroM our Produce dePartMent

Green Kale nic ga r O

3 Go Green!

2 bunches for $

Prices good from March 26-April 1, 2014 Fa mil y O wn e d

Store Hours: Open 6am – 12am Daily 2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax 415-456-7142 • www.FairfaxMarket.net

tive effects on health. They include better memory, blood pressure, balance, strength, tranquility, sleep, mental focus and attention. In this experiential workshop, you will learn eight valuable movements to improve your health and sense of well-being. 6:30pm. Free. Healing Arts Center and Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 3392692. drbradjacobs.com. 04/02: MWPAC Endorsement Night Marin Women’s PAC’s Endorsement Night for the June 3 election will take place Wednesday, April 2 at the San Rafael City Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue. At 7pm. A reception including light dinner will begin in the lobby at 6pm Offices to be considered for endorsement are the Supervisors District 1 and District 5 and State Assembly 10th District. Meeting is open to the public. 6pm. Free. San Rafael City Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. 383-0337. mwpac.org.

04/03: Faith and Common Good Lecture

Human Trafficking. Poverty. Hunger. Climate Change. How do we solve the world’s problems? Join nonprofit and business professionals to explore innovative, collaborative solutions to the world’s most challenging social issues. Dr. David Batstone is Professor of of Ethics at the University of San Francisco School of Management and President and co-founder of the nonprofit organization Not for Sale. 7:30pm. Free. S.F. Theological Seminary, Alexander Hall, 40 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. sfts.edu/news/view_event.asp?ID=351. 04/03: Health Screening Fair In collaboration with Marin County’s Department of Health and Human Services, Lift.10:30am. Free. Whistlestop Active Aging Center , 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. whistlestop.org.

04/04: Destroyers of the Earth: Prophetic Critiques of Imperial Economics Explore

how prophetic challenges to imperial economies of the ancient world apply in today’s global context with Dr. Ellen Davis. Davis is the Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology, and Ambassador to South Sudan for Duke Divinity School. 10:30am. San Francisco Theological Seminary - Scott Hall Room 101, 101 Seminary Rd., San Anselmo. 451-2835. sfts.edu/news/view_event.asp?ID=355. 04/04: First Friday: Planting Ideas In the modern era, literature and science have generally been seen as separate if not opposite. As it turns out, art and science have more in common than not. In concert with the launch of SeedSmart, the Mill Valley Public Library’s Seed Lending Library, we present a lively and multifaceted conversation with poet Amy Glynn (author, A Modern Herbal), ethnobotanist Jolie Lonner Egert (Go Wild Consulting), watershed consultant Apryl Uncapher (co-author, Creating Rain Gardens), and seed company co-founder N. Astrid Hoffman (The Living Seed Company). They will each bring their own perspective to the discussion of the human-plant relationship.This event is free but registration is strongly recommended. To register, call 389-4292, ext. 3, or sign up online at millvalleylibrary.org. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org. 04/04: Lea Gulino: Tales from the Booth Lea Gulino has performed on stage in New York and on camera in Los Angeles but it wasn’t until she moved to Sausalito that she discovered the world of Voice Over. Voice acting opportunities in the Bay Area are diverse and Lea has recorded everything from commercial spots to videogames to voice recognition systems. Join us as she divulges secrets from the booth, tests our knowledge of voices we hear every day, and shares how technology allowed her to set up recording sessions with clients all over the world from her wooden boat in Sausalito. This program will be held after hours inside the Sausalito Public Library. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ✹

What's Your sign?

Week of March 28 – april 3, 2014

BY LEONA MOON

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) The Sun may be in your sign, but Mars is going retrograde, dear Aries! Partnerships, romantically or corroboratively, may suffer from Mars’ wrath this week. On April 1, don’t be fooled by a snide remark a partner may dish your way—you don’t have time to sweat the small stuff. Harness your anxiousness and take the lead. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Get ready for a night in with a loved one on April 2—it’s time for you to do some catering. Surprise your sweetie with a box of fresh chocolates, tinder burning gently in the fire and a marathon of Sons of Anarchy—even if that isn’t your cup of tea, it’s time you do some pouring. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Have you been procrastinating, Gemini? Book your tickets for bungee jumping now! It’s clear you want to breathe some life into your routine, and it’s fact that adventure can bring that to you. Think responsibly, and don’t by any means go off the deep end, but this taste of adventure could be an opportunity to bring you and your partner closer. Explore your wild side. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Don’t drop out of school, Cancer! Your house of higher education is raising its hand and begging for you to let it answer. Sign up for a class on March 29—Tango, Swedish, ukulele or trombone— whatever you decide to choose, you’re in a favorable position to master the art and land a seat as teacher’s pet. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Are you turning green, Leo? No you’re not getting sick, you’re just sick with jealousy. Listen, just because your partner asks the attractive sales clerk where the toilet paper aisle is, it doesn’t mean he or she is packing boxes and ready to leave you high-and-dry. Instead you should be thankful you didn’t have to ask. Don’t jump to conclusions on April 3; give your beau the benefit of the doubt. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Is your new neighbor having a housewarming party? It’s time for you to mingle, Virgo, get out of the house! On March 29, Venus aligns with your house of partnerships and if you’re not already coupled up, you may be by midnight! It’s the prime time to mingle, so put on your best face and bring the charm.

224 vintage way novato

EvEry wEdnESday Open mic night with dEnnIS hanEda thUr 3/27

$10 7pm doorS

NEW MADRID $15

7pm doorS

Sun 3/30 • Doors 2pm • KIDS $10 / ADULTS $15

The Amazing Bubble Man

21+

Fun for the whole family

VOLKER STRIFLER

Wed 2/4 • Doors 7pm • ADV $10 / DOS $12

BLUeS | R&B | ROCK

Sat 3/29

$13

8pm doorS

21+

LOVEFOOL

The Chop Tops Fri 4/4 • Doors 8pm • ADV $32 / DOS $37

80S | DanCe | ROCK

SUn 3/30

$10

6pm doorS

aLL aGES

FOXES IN THE HENHOUSE FOLK | aMeRiCana | ROOtS

thUr 4/3

7pm doorS

33 1/3 MiLe SHOwCaSe

adv $15 / doS $20

8pm doorS

a BeneFit FOR CHiLDHOOD CanCeR

Book your next event with us. Up to 150ppl. Email kim@hopmonk.com

hopmonk.com | 415 892 6200

With Lauren Murphy

Jeffrey Halford & The Healers

CLaSSiC ROCK | BLUeS | COveRS

RANDy cOUVILLON’S ANNUAL ROcK FEST

Melvin Seals & JGB

Sat 4/5 • Doors 8pm • ADV $16 / DOS $18

21+

SUpERNAcULUM + THE 7TH SONS + TyLER ALLEN Sat 4/5

Foreverland

14 Piece Michael Jackson Tribute

21+

aLt | inDie | ROCK

FrI 3/28

Fri 3/28 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / DOS $24

21+

With Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven

Wed 4/9 • Doors 6:30pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25 Joe Ely Duo With David Ramirez

Thur 4/10 • Doors 7pm • ADV $27 / DOS $32 Patterson Hood of Drive-By-Truckers

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

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Emotions are heightened, don’t act too rash, Libra! OK, maybe your roommate stole your favorite shirt and stained it, but that’s no reason to break your lease. Whatever pushes you over the edge on March 28, do your best to push back ... in the calmest way possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) If you’re a bird, I’m a bird, Scorpio. You may not be living in The Notebook, but April 1 your house of one-on-one partnerships is highlighted. Get on the same page as your partner and let your relationship fly away to the next level. If you’re single, confidence is key, this is your day for love. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Lace up your new Nikes and hit the ground running, Sagittarius! You’re overwhelmed with excess energy and the restlessness may drive you crazy. A little working out will do your soul good on April 2, and impress your beloved on date night. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You’re in high demand this week, Capricorn. How many secret admirers do you have? While the flattery may feel great, don’t overindulge and lead too many prospects on—one is better than none. Take your pick on April 3, true love could be waiting. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Did you stub your toe, Aquarius? Believe it or not, it could be worse. Watch out for accidents on March 30, the planets are lining up for an accident-filled day. Whether it be your car or your wrist, make sure you slow down and pay extra attention to your surroundings. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) You might consider investing in a metal detector, Pisces, because everything you touch is turning into gold! Your ideas are well-received on March 31, and opportunities on the horizon are ever so promising. Keep pressing forward assertively, you’ll be surprised which VIPs have their eyes on you. march 28 - april 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 59

jobs

community

Help Wanted For Moving company Johnson and Daly Movers is Hiring. Drivers and Moving workers Needed Immediately. If you need a Job - We have the work. Call or apply in person at Johnson and Daly Moving. 415-491-4444. www.johnsondalymoving.com/

1 year old Domestic Short Hair Mix Gwendolyn was found wandering the streets of Novato, catting around for a little fun and excitement. Still a youngster, she's confident and social and enjoys hanging out with people. Gwendolyn is quite independent and has a mind of her own. She will happily come up to greet you and lean into your hand as you stroke her back, but she will definitely let you know when she’s had enough. For this reason, we suggest she live with cat-savvy older teens (16+) and adults who know how to read her signals. Pretty and petite, Gwendolyn can be quite the little charmer. Meet Gwendolyn at the Marin Humane Society or call the Adoption Department at 415.506.6225

Photographic services Videographer

Video Spark Productions shoots HD video, edits uploads, burns DVDs. Live events Web ads. (707) 578-3235

Psychic services Gifted Psychic now open to new clients. Soul level, Spiritual Path & past lives info.

Annie Bachelder www.anniechannels.com 415-846-2412

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS WANTED The Pacific Sun is on the look out for talented freelance graphic designers. You’ll be on call and local to San Rafael. The work we need will center around ad design and the production of our newspaper. The Pacific Sun is staffed by great people who want to give back to the community–and it’s a fun place to work. We are all about building community and it starts right here with local designers. Requirements: •Experienced Graphic Designer (2-3yrs) • Advanced Knowledge of Adobe CS with a focus on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator • Easy going with a sense of humor (believe me, you’re going to need it) Send us your resume, but we’re more interested in your current work. Send samples or a link to your portfolio website. Submissions without a web link or attached samples will not be considered. You must also have a phone and email, as we sometimes need people day-of or on the following day. Compensation commensurate with experience. Email: dpasewark@pacificsun.com No phone calls please. IRISH HELP AT HOME - CAREGIVERS WANTED High Quality Home Care. Now hiring Qualified Experienced Caregivers for work with our current clients in Marin & North Bay. Enquire at 415-721--7380. www.irishhelpathome.com.

Say You Saw it in the Sun

60 Pacific Sun March 28-april 3, 2014

Elderly care Senior Care/ Home Organizer Highly skilled, caring, organized, dependable mature European female. Bonded, fingerprinted, first aid/CPR, non-smoker, excellent driving record. Careen 415-203-3245 Careen22@comcast.net

ceive a tax de y re du ct ma

Computer & Technology Resource Center

42 Digital Drive #3, Bel Marin Keys

ewastecollective.org Call: (415) 883-1428

Email: info@ewastecollective.org

DO THE RIGHT THING: A BAN-certified e-collector

Need IT Help?

We provide IT support & managed services to small & medium sized businesses. Cloud Hosting Onsite Visits Server Care n Monitoring Agent n

Business opportunity Hair Station for Rent in Terra Linda Looking for Hairstylist with an established clientelle- seeking to work independently in friendly salon In Terra Linda. Call Susan 415-492-9489

mind & Body Hypnotherapy

Thea Donnelly, M.A. Hypnosis, Counseling, All Issues. 25 yrs. experience. 415-459-0449.

Other mind & Body services Is Stress or Sadness Controlling Your Life? Is Becoming Pregnant Difficult?

Hypnosis can help you back in control again! Lose Weight • Stop Bad Habits Eliminate Anxiety and Fears Assist with Fertility Issues

Debbie Catz

Clinical Hypnotherapist

415-895-5559

www.norcalhypno.com Call me for a free phone consultation

View Video on YouTube: “Landscaper in Marin County” youtu.be/ukzGo0iLwXg 415-927-3510 Yardwork Landscaping

v general Yard & Firebreak clean Up v complete Landscaping v irrigation systems v commercial & residential Maintenance v patios, retaining walls, Fences For Free Estimate call Titus 415-380-8362 or visit our website www.yardworklandscaping.com CA LIC # 898385

General Contracting HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Carpentry • Painting Plumbing • Electrical Honest, Reliable, Quality Work 20 years of experience

Rendell Bower 457-9204 Lic. #742697

Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing Handyman w/30 Yrs Experience

415.462.0221 n boxitweb.com

home services Cleaning Services

All Marin Housecleaning Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Will do Windows. Ophelia 415-717-7157

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Housekeeping, Nanny & Caregiver Free Estimates Call me @ 497-6191 Mony

Furniture Repair/Refinish FURNITURE DOCTOR Ph/Fax: 415-383-2697

Lost your pet?

C. Michael Hughes Construction

415.297.5258 Lic. 639563

AFFORDABLE DECKS Kitchens • Baths General Remodels • Additions Carports • Concrete

Tom Daly Construction

Free Estimates

3 8 3 .6122 272.9178

Ayurvedic Therapies Intuitive Medicine Comfort • Hope

We offer professional service at fair prices. We will exceed your expectations.

415-990-6178 MarinProPlumbing.com

real estate Homes/Condos for Sale AFFORDABLE MARIN? I can show you 40 homes under $400,000. Call Cindy @ 415-902-2729. Christine Champion, Broker.

Retail/Office Space for Rent Office Space sublet Option to rent 1150 sq feet retail/ office space in downtown San Rafael. Prime location on Cijos between Fourth and Third Street. Near transit. 415 485-6700 x315 Retail or Office Space Lease available for 3450 sq feet in downtown San Rafael. Two bathrooms, kitchen, 4 offices, with balance for open space planning. Carpet throughout. High ceilings. Retail windows face street. 1 year, 2 year or 3 year lease available. Near restaurants and transit. 415 485-6700 x315 ENGLISH HOUSESITTER Will love your pets, pamper your plants, ease your mind, while you’re out of town. Rates negotiable. References available upon request. Pls Call Jill @ 415-927-1454

Excellent References Lic. # 593788

Handyman/repairs

Got Rot? Removal & Repair of Structural Damage

Lic.# 696235

Advertise in the Pacific Sun Classifieds! Call 485-6700 x331

Abracadabra Plumbing

(cell)

415-235-5656

In your time of need, I am here for you... Renée D Idel, RN ANP-BC RMT 415/497-8304

plumbing

DalyConstructionMarin.com

Decks • Bathrooms Car Decks Termite Damage

F r u s t r a t e d w I t h c o n v e n t I o n a l m e d I c I n e ?

pacificsun.com

Yard Work Tree Trimming Maintenance & Hauling Concrete, Brick & Stonework Fencing & Decking Irrigation & Drainage

Home RepaiR

Holistic Healing

web + print

Landscape & Gardening Services

pet of the week

We are now hiring EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS for Live-In & Hourly Shifts. Top Pay! Flexible Hours! 401K, Health Insurance and Signing Bonus! Best Training! Requirements: 3 professional references, Proof of eligibility to work in the US. Interested candidates should apply in person on weekdays between 9am and 5pm at: Home Care Assistance, 919 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste. 107, Kentfield, CA 94904. Contact Francie Bedinger 415 532-8626.

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS FOR FREE! n io

SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER IN DOWNTOWN SAN RAFAEL Teacher: Felipe Garces, BA in Spanish from Bolivariana University in Medellin, Colombia. California Credentialed. Group classes or private instruction. The first class is FREE. 1299 Fourth Street- Suite 209 B, San Rafael 415-505-6449 www. SpanishInDowntownSanRafael.com

Project Engineer Position Full Time Project Engineer, Marx|Okubo Assoc., Inc., San Francisco, CA. Resumes to marxokuboresumes@gmail.com. Min Reqmts: B.S. in Civil Engr or equiv & Masters in Engr & Project Mangmt or equiv. (distinguished institutions); EIT Cert; 3-yrs experience in: prep of bid docs, bid analysis, contract creation/ review, change order review, budget & schedule planning/control, construction & contractor oversight/mangmt; Knowledge of legal/financial aspects of engr & construction.

technology services

Gardening/landscaping

Lic. #787583

to Place an ad: Log on to PacificSun.com and get the perfect combination: a print ad in the Pacific Sun and an online web posting. For text or display ads, please call our Classifieds Sales Department at 415/485-6700, ext. 331. Text ads must be placed by Monday Noon to make it into the Friday print edition.

Office services

Personal assistant, bookkeeping, organization for office and home. Excellent references. (415) 487.2270.

Yo u

sunClassiFieds

business services

find us on (search for PacificSun.com)

LoCation LoCation LoCation Pacific Sun Classififeds is the place to post your apartment or home for sale or rent.

Call 415.485.6700

seminars

and

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 March 31, 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. You CAN be relaxed during your labor and birth and give the gift of a gentle birth to your baby. SPACE LIMITED – SIGN UP SOON. www.norcalhypno.com- Click on HypnoBirthing and then Class Registration & Information. Tired of Being Tired?— Women's Wellness and Life Coaching Workshop March 29 1-3 pm. Learn Essential Strategies to Reboot Your Tired Body, Jumpstart Your Energy and Create a Life Plan that feels wonderful. Also now Enter to Win a 5 Days Retreat in Palm Springs April 8-13 if you sign up a friend by March 31! Gwen Grace RN, CPCC www.gwengrace.com RSVP 415-686-6197. Personal Fitness Training with Michael Lopez Michael Lopez, locally renowned owner of Body Image Fitness Training, is finally accepting new clients. Whether you're trying to stay fit, recover from an injury, pursue a more advanced program, or just getting into fitness for the first time, Michael will help educate, motive and provide the emotional support necessary to develop a new healthier and fitter you. With over 25 year of experience as a Health and Fitness coach, Michael offers Tailored fitness programs at Five Point Fitness or in the privacy of your own home. Call today, your new Body Image isn't Far away... Phone:(415) 388-1736 or at clarkey01@hotmail.com Bhakti: Yoga of Music, Love & Devotion Join Mantralogy recording artist Adam Bauer, Christine Mason and Friends for a delicious evening of music and community. Woven in with the singing, we will be examining the western bhakti yoga traditions. What is this thing called bhakti? How does it build community? How can it complement your asana and meditation practice? Saturday March 29th at 7pm - YogaOne, Santa Rosa, 589 Mendocino Ave. $20 in advance/ $25 at the door • www.LoveYogaOne.com To include your seminar or workshop, call 415/485-6700 x 303.

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS!

WITH PACIFIC SUN CLASSIFIEDS Call 485-6700 x331 to place your ad

PUBLiC NOTiCEs

Fictitious Name Statement

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134168 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business URBAN GUERRILLA, 943 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: CYNDEE GRACE SAVOY, 316 12TH STREET, PETALUMA, CA 94952. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on February 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134178 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SALON MADDISON, 423 MILLER AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: CARIA DONAHUE, 860 ARLENE WAY, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on February 25, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134197 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MV DEBRIS REMOVAL, 60 CORTE ORTEGA #5, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: MIGUEL ANGEL VELAZQUEZ, 60 CORTE ORTEGA #5, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134033 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business TACKROOM ESSENTIALS, 50 DORIAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MIMI O’CONNOR, 126 REDWOOD DRIVE, WOODACRE, CA 94973, WILLIAM FRITZ, 50 DORIAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 February 5, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134010 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business TORTA LEONE BAKING COMPANY, 144 PINE ST, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: LEON OLSOVI, 144 PINE ST, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 17, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 31, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134149 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business CYNDYS CLEANING, 277 BAHIA LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ, 277 BAHIA LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, CYNTHIIA REYNOJO, 277 BAHIA LANE, 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 19, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134234 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business W.A.L.K., W.A.L.K. WAG-ON!, 11 BIRCH AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: WESTON LILE, 11 BIRCH AVENUE, CORTE MADERA,CA 94925. 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 March 3, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134264 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MI RANCHO MARKET, 90 BELBEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MI RANCHO MARKET CORPORATION, 90 BELBEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 5, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134231 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business CAMBRIDGE CELLARS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947. CARNELIAN SELECTIONS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947. CAMBRIDGE CALIFORNIA CELLARS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947: TOTALLY DISTURBED WINEMAKERS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD., SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947. AWDIRECT, INC., 1682 NOVATO BLVD, SUITE 151, NOVATO, CA94947. This business is being conducted by A CORPORTATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since January 9, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 3, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134281 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business WELTY WEALTH MANAGAMENT AND TRUST, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. SAD PUPPY PRODUCTIONS, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JERALD A. WELTY, 500 CENTER BLVD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134195 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NORCAL STRINGING SERVICE, 28 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BYRON CLEARY, 28 BELLE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since 1/2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134111 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FIELD OF CHANGE HEALING ARTS, 333 MILLER AVE, STE G, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: BRIAN THEARD, 63 ROQUE MORAES DR, APT 1, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. 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 February14, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134303 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business BRELLIN COMPANY, 50 TIBURON ST #23, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901: KURT BRELLIN, 50 TIBURON ST. #23, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134217 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. GALEAO TOUR, 247 D STREET #103, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: WAGNER SOUZA, 241 D STREET #103, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134310 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business CRI ELECTRIC COMPANY, 59 IGNACIO LANE #5, NOVATO, CA 94949: ANTONY JAMES ALCAZAR, 59 IGNACIO LANE #5, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134304 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business INTERNATIONAL INSTITUE OF HAND ANALYSIS, 118 4TH STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: RICHARD UNGER, 118 4TH STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has renewed with changes, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134286 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KILLING THE MONSTER, 105 PALM AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: AARON FERGUSON, 105 PALM AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 3, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014)

March 28 - April 3, 2014 Pacific Sun 61

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134327 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EQUINE INSIGHT, 700 E. STREET SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JUDITH WESTON-THOMAS LICENCED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST CORPORATION, 700 E. STREET SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 12, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134372 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. FIRST CHOICE KITCHEN AND BATH, 3070 KERNER BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LEMEKI SALUSALU, 236 ALMONTE BLVD, 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 March 18, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134407 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MARIN BOOKWORKS, 369-B THIRD STREET #572, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOEL FRIEDLANDER, 89 SAN MARINO DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134419 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ENZO CATERING, 100 BAYO VISTA WAY. APT #28, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ENRICO FILIPPELLI, 100 BAYO VISTA WAY. APT #28, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014)

Other Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304539 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):NY&G, NYANDG, NEIGHBORHOOD YARD AND GARDEN, NYG, 1120 ADRIAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. Filed in Marin County on: APRIL 19, 2013 AND MAY 16, 2011. Under File No: 131946 AND 126866. Registrant’s Name(s): BRIAN JONES, 99 AIRPORT BLVD. E., SANTA ROSA, CA 95401. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on FEBRUARY 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF GENERAL PARTNER OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 201151 The undersigned herby certifies that he/she has withdrawn on the date shown as a general partner from the conduct of business under said fictitious business name(s). MARCH 3, 2014. 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): MIRACLE GIRLS UNITED, 235 BOLINAS ROAD APT. 4, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. Filed in Marin County on: JUNE 27, 2013. Under File No: 132497. Registrant’s Name(s): DANIEL BADORINE, 16 REDWOOD AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This statement was filed with the County Clerk

Recorder of Marin County on MARCH 3, 2014. (Publication Dates: MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1400773. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners LAURA JAYE SCHIFRIN on behalf of HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY to HANNAH ROSE KINGSBURY SCHIFRIN. 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: APRIL 15, 2014. 9:00 AM, DEPT. L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: FEBRUARY 27, 2014 /s/ MARK A. TALAMANTES, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: MARCH 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014)

MCE Rate Change Disclosure for Newspaper Public Notice:

On February 6, 2014, the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Board of Directors reviewed proposed rate changes. MCE provides customers with rate stability by typically adjusting rates only once per year to cover the costs of procuring 50% renewable energy. Proposed rates are comparable to current PG&E rates, and in some cases will continue to provide an overall cost savings for MCE customers. The proposed rates are scheduled for approval by the MCE Board of Directors at a public meeting on April 3, 2014 and will be implemented on April 4, 2014. MCE values community input. We invite you to review these rates and provide feedback. MCE’s proposed rates, and PG&E cost comparisons, are available for review at www.mceCleanEnergy.com or at 781 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 320, San Rafael, CA 94901. You may also contact us at 1 (888) 632-3674 Monday through Friday between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M., or by email at info@mceCleanEnergy.org.

Publish your lEgal ad! (it’s not scary, it’s simple)

Fictitious Business Name Statement, Change of Name, Summons or Public Sale. For more information call

415/485.6700 62 Pacific Sun March 28-april 3, 2014

››ADViCE GODDESS®

A my

A l ko n

My boyfriend works at a hardware store and can fix things, and in the past six months, his sister and her husband have asked him to install their new kitchen faucet, mend their fence (with the husband’s help), and assemble a lawnmower. They are lawyers and could afford a handyman. Instead, they feed him a crappy $15 meal, despite knowing that we struggle to make ends meet. They do invite us to dinner parties, and he lived at their house rent-free for six months when he moved here for college. He generally isn’t a pushover but says, “You’re always supposed to help family.” I also think he enjoys helping them, but when your family has far more money than you, shouldn’t they be helping themselves? When I bring up their taking advantage of him, it always causes a fight because he won’t see my point of view.—Frustrated When you’re invited to somebody’s home for dinner, good manners dictate that you bring something, but maybe a bottle of wine or a pie, not a shovel so you can dig the hole for their new septic tank: “Dinner will be served after a little light plumbing.” The way you see it, unless a person’s relative is Jimmy Carter, he shouldn’t be inviting them over for an afternoon of home improvement. Well, that’s how it works in your boyfriend’s family culture. Their way isn’t wrong; it’s just different from your way. But perhaps because you’re focused on the tumbleweed blowing through your bank account, you’re succumbing to “confirmation bias,” our tendency to cling to information that confirms our beliefs and shove aside information that doesn’t, like how these two previously “exploited” your boyfriend by letting him live rent-free at their place for six months. Chances are, this has more than paid for his occasional handymanning. And while he’s got a way with a screwdriver, I would guess that if he had a legal issue, sis would help him and follow up with a hug instead of a bill with a threat to ruin his credit if he doesn’t pay within seven days. The issue you should be worried about is tucked in at the end of your letter. It’s your style of conflict resolution, which appears to be, “There are two ways to see an issue, my way or my way.” This is a viable strategy if you’ve just mounted a successful military coup on a small Central American nation. It’s far less effective when you’re in a relationship with a man who is able to open doors and walk through them carrying boxes of his stuff. Every relationship comes with unsolvable problems. Identifying this as one of them should help you stop badgering your boyfriend to change, which will only change your feelings for each other from loving to resentful. You should also figure out the fears behind your stance. (Money worries? The worry that “family first” means he won’t be there for you?) Telling him your fears will allow him to listen and reassure you in a way he can’t when you’re nagging him to stop being there for people who matter to him. Ironically, evoking his sympathy is also the one way you might get him to stop automatically saying yes to “We’d love to see you, little brother!” and then the inevitable Part B: “... because the washing machine is making this sound like people being tortured in hell.”

I’ve been seeing this fantastic guy, “Eric,” for three months, and we’re starting to feel like a couple. But a year ago, before we met, I made out with a friend of his at a party. I don’t want Eric to find out and think I hid something from him. How should I go about telling him?—Uncomfortable

What barely happened in Vegas should also stay in Vegas. Yes, you and your boyfriend’s friend had that special sort of attraction that leads two people to leave a party and never bother seeing each other again. Assuming there’s no danger you’d run off with his friend, running off at the mouth would just give your boyfriend an icky visual to replay in his head and probably an icky feeling to go with it whenever you and his friend are in the same room. It’s also unlikely that anybody would disclose this to your boyfriend, and even if they did, what would you be guilty of, pre-cheating on him? (“A year ago, my third eye was acting up, and I failed to foresee meeting you before I got a little drunk and made out with somebody you knew.”) In general, it’s best to avoid offering anyone details from your sex life unless they are your gynecologist or could catch something from you that would lead to a visit from a guy in a beekeeper suit from the CDC. Y

©Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@ aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com). Amy Alkon’s Advice Goddess Radio—listen live every Sunday—http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ amyalkon/—7-8pm, or listen or download at the link at iTunes or on Stitcher. And watch for her new book: “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck.”

Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at pacificsun.com

Thank You, Again! Thank you, Marin County, for voting us Best of Marin again! As a Diamond Certified company, we offer unique advantages like a 3-day money-back guarantee, free scheduled shuttle service to all of our customers, and our very best price up front. We are also proud to support community organizations like Toys for Tots, Dedication to Special Education, San Rafael City Schools, and Guide Dogs for the Blind. After all, we don’t just work here - we’re your neighbors! So thank you, once again, and we look forward to serving you soon!

Best Auto Dealer

A Price Family Dealership

445 Francisco Boulevard East • San Rafael • 1-800-608-6193 ToyotaMarin.com 48406-PRGP_Best Of Marin_ALT.indd 3

3/19/14 1:37 PM

Thank you Marin County for voting us Best Real Estate Company for the fourth year in a row!