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Silverstein. That’s Jewish, isn’t it? From my goyishe perspective, Nikki gets a pass on assessing the hunkiness—or rarity of same—of Jewish men [Single in the Suburbs]. Sort of like black men can call each other the N-word while white folks are best advised not to. In fairness, I should point out that my younger sister thinks her husband is quite a dashing fellow, so much so that she happily converted to Judaism before she married him. On the other hand, I think of my Jewish friend Chauncey (not his real name) as a stout Philip Roth. Still, his shikse wife thinks he’s hot. Or so he claims. Write on, Nikki.

Stanton Klose, San Rafael

Cuius interuptus!

Intriguing that no one in the media has referenced a historical antecedent [to the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision], established at the Congress of Westphalia, in 1648, known as cuius regio, eius religio—“whose realm, his religion.” This allowed European princes and dukes to decide what their subjects should believe. The Green family, of the Hobby Lobby realm, would love such an arrangement. But why is the discussion even occurring? What does one’s employment have to do with health coverage? Bizarre reality, and the United States is the only nation on earth so construed.

Hobart Bartshire, Fairfax

We understand the Congress of Westphalia had a pretty poor record overall when it came to women’s health issues ...

High and dry

A few years ago, many of us got a gerrymandered tax because floods were going to wipe us out. Lately, our elected mountebanks have been screaming we’re in a drought. If that is true, shouldn’t we be getting refunds for the flood taxes we have been paying? And shouldn’t there be a moratorium on new construction of multiple dwellings?

David Weinstock, Fairfax

A Corporate Prayer

“If corporations have a religion, do they pray? Whom do they pray to, Mammon?”— David Cay Johnston Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily Profits, and let our debts become securities, that we might sell them at great Profit, as we have securitized and sold the debts of our debtors. And forgive us our countless crimes: Our flouting of safety regulations and the killing and maiming of our employees, our evasion of taxes, offshoring of earnings, our theft of the commons, our desecration and destruction of the earth and the people and creatures thereupon, our conspiring against competition and the squeezing of consumers, our bribery, our fraud, our corrupting and capture of regulatory agencies, politicians, elections, and entire governments. And forgive us all other transgressions we may have committed, intentionally or inadvertently, known and unknown, past and future, including but not limited to the above. And deliver us from the wrath of the people when, driven by desperation, they rise against us. For thine, O Mammon, is the kingdom of Wealth, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen.

Roger Stoll, San Rafael

We’re pretty sure he’s not a Miwok ...

This is in response to letter-writer Kenneth Kelzer, my neighbor in Novato [“‘We hold these truths to be self evident’—Thomas Jefferson,” July 4]. Ken, you are a Rush

Limbaugh liberal. Your outrage at illegal immigration could have come from the fat man’s own mouth. If you are honest about your opposition to immigration, legal or otherwise, then you have two options. Either produce evidence of Native American lineage, or go back to where your family came from. To others who claim that they were here first and newcomers need not apply, you’re either a Miwok or a bigot.

Bruce Yurgil, Novato

‘If they are to die, let them die, and decrease the surplus population’— E. Scrooge

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Hare, there and everywhere!

I’ve been a fan and reader of Heroes and Zeros for quite a few years now, and I can’t remember ever taking issue with anything that was said, except for last week’s Zero about Whole Foods stocking rabbit meat. I have a far greater issue with Whole Paycheck, I mean Whole Foods, overcharging than I do with their “dead bunnies” for eating. Firstly, I’d expect them to be dead, so the “dead” comment is inane. The cows, pigs, fish/seafood, chickens and other fowl on sale there certainly aren’t alive, so why should rabbits be? Secondly, just because it’s a pet, doesn’t mean people aren’t open to eating it in the USA. People have pigs as pets, but we eat them too. I’m not saying I’m ready to see dog and cat meat on Styrofoam trays—that would be going too far. But lapin is very normal. If you’ve spent any time in Europe or Latin America, you don’t really think twice about it. So let’s try and not be so judgmental, nor provincial. Thirdly, just because corporations made the Easter Bunny cute, doesn’t mean we need to allow ourselves to be marketing victims (Cinco de Mayo, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas decorations out as early as September, ad nauseam). And I don’t even like rabbit.

Alejandro Morenos, San Rafael

From what we know about it, the rabbits are most likely dressing up in women’s clothes and flirting with the Whole Foods chefs until they can make their ‘wascally’ escape.

We once ate a rump roast that was simply adorable!

The perspective that offering rabbits to eat is a “Zero” offense puzzles me. Are rabbits more or less valuable than cows, pigs, chickens or fish? If you eat meat, the impact on the animal is the same whether it’s cute or not. Having soft fur doesn’t make one species more special than another. Good.is says backyard bunnies are the new urban chickens. As it turns out, rabbit is one of the healthiest, leanest and most environmentally friendly meats you can eat. It would be much more interesting to hear more detail about Whole Foods’ penalty than the author’s bias against eating meat—no matter how cute.

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pponents of a bill aimed at restricting formation of public-power agencies in California applauded the elimination of a key feature in the legislation. But they say the bill still contains a poison pill that would put public-power agencies at a disadvantage on an unlevel playing field. The Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved AB 2145, a bill that originally would have required new community choice aggregators to follow an opt-in procedure rather than the current opt-out process that’s been in place since the original bill creating community choice became law in 2002. A former Marin resident, Paul Fenn, wrote AB 117, the law that created community choice. Former Marin state Senator Carole Migden sponsored the bill. Community choice aggregation legislation makes it possible for cities and counties to choose their own energy providers rather than be tied to investor-owned utilities like PG&E. The legislation arose from the chaos of deregulation that resulted in rolling blackouts in 2001. A key provision calls for an opt-out system in which customers in a geographical area—where a new community-choice provider offers service automatically—get enrolled in the new public-power program. That process is called opt-out because potential customers must actively move to opt-out of the new program. The form in which AB 2145 went to the energy committee would have switched the process to require community choice agencies to follow an opt-in procedure. That would have required potential new customers to actively enroll with a new community choice agency rather than be automatically enrolled. Fenn and Migden fought for the optout procedure in the bill that created choice in California to counterbalance the overwhelming advantage of the investorowned utilities. Psychologists and economists agree that people have a natural inclination to stick with what they have rather than switch to a new system. The whole idea behind community aggregation is to offer choice to Californians, to break the monopoly of investor-owned utilities. When AB 2145 was moving from the Assembly, where it passed on an overwhelming vote, to the Senate Energy, 6 PACIFIC SUN JULY 11 - JULY 17, 2014

Utilities and Communications Committee, opponents mounted an education effort designed to alert legislators that switching to an opt-in system would put a spike through community choice in the state. Assemblyman Steven Bradford, DGardena, had introduced AB 2145 in February. Bradford is a former public relations executive with Southern California Edison, and he was criticized for that connection. He pushed back, saying that his previous connection to the investorowned utility had nothing to do with his support for AB 2145. Public-power advocates say AB 2145 is just the latest maneuver emanating from the investor-owned utility camp—one designed to kill, or at least cripple, community choice in the state.

The whole idea behind community aggregation is to offer choice to Californians, to break the monopoly of investor-owned utilities.

That opposition reached something of a crescendo in the June 2010 election cycle, when California voters went to the polls to decide the fate of Proposition 16. Pacific Gas and Electric Company was the main financial backer of the initiative. The company spent $46 million trying to convince voters to approve the measure. It would have required a two-thirds vote of registered voters before a new community choice entity could begin operating. And if an existing community choice aggregator wanted to expand, the aggregator would have had to garner a two-thirds vote in the expansion territory and in its existing boundaries. A two-thirds vote would have been virtually insurmountable. The initiative was blatant enough for voters to take notice that it was an attack on community choice. They rejected Prop. 16 by a 54.8 percent to 47.2 percent margin. Skip forward a few years, and AB 2145 becomes an extension of the effort behind

Marin County Fair bids farewell to Jim Farley Could there be a better sendoff party for one of the most influential leaders of Marin than the Happiest Fair on Earth? As thousands of visitors enjoyed the circus, the puppets, the games, the rides, the art, the bands, the fireworks and much more at the 73rd annual Marin County Fair this Fourth of July weekend, Jim Farley, director of Cultural and Visitor Services, bid farewell to a job he’s held dear for the past 28 years. The well-known and admired director has retired after a career with the trendsetting fair that spans nearly 40 years—beginning with his job as an usher at age 20. “I think we elevated what a county fair can be,” Farley said in a press release, of the turning point in the fair’s history, from which there was no turning back: the “Magic of Lucasfilm” exhibit in 1988. People flocked to Marin from all over the world to catch a glimpse of George Lucas’ Star Wars memorabilia, costumes and models—on public display for the first time. Fair attendance shot up, and since then, Farley has worked hard to introduce to the community innovative programming that reflects current trends. “Jim has been a calm presence with an uncanny knack for being at the right place amid the excitement of the fair, attending to the unexpected and exuberant in five full days of family fun,” said Supervisor Katie Sears, the current president of the Marin County Board of Supervisors. “From culture to conversation, entertainment to awakened action, Jim has made Marin Center a mecca of community engagement, fun and learning.” Farley is credited with emphasizing multimedia displays for public interaction with technology, as well as focusing on sustainability. Both ideas have been replicated at fairs across the United States. Stephen Chambers, director of the Western Fairs Association, said that Farley has taken time over the years to teach others how to do the job effectively, and that just about every fair manager knows his name. “Jim has unselfishly shared his knowledge and experiences with other fair leaders from across the continent, which undoubtedly has led to the betterment of each event,” Chambers said. And Farley’s reach has stretched beyond the U.S. According to Marla Calico, chief operating officer of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, the Marin County Fair’s reputation for excellence is “unparalleled.” In Farley’s “Director’s Welcome” this year for his grand finale as steward of the fair, he thanked the more than 100,000 annual visitors for sharing their creative talents and for making Marin County’s largest community celebration so special. “I have enjoyed my career of bringing joy into the lives of fair guests annually,” he wrote. “What a dream job!”—Molly Oleson Food truck vendors to include tax It just got a little easier in California to enjoy food truck fare faster. As of July 1, a new state regulation that makes it legal for mobile food vendors to make sales that include tax, means that waiting lines could get shorter with the elimination of the time-consuming fumbling for and counting of money at the point of purchase. Prior to the ruling, for sales to be considered tax-included, vendors were required to post signs stating that tax was included in listed menu prices. If they failed to do so, prices would not include tax, and vendors were required to report and pay tax on the prices charged. Now, food truck operators are required to report and pay tax to the Board of Equalization (BOE) on sales of taxable items at the tax rate for the location in which they make sales. The change allows vendors to charge the same tax-included price for each menu item—regardless of where they are selling—without additional signage. This eliminates the recalculation of sales tax at each stop where the tax rate changes, and frees up time for cashiers to focus on serving more customers more efficiently. So next time you’re out enjoying your favorite dish from one of Marin’s more than 100 food trucks, savor it with a side of less hassle.—MO Stafford Bike Park hits bump in the road A call for bids this month to begin construction on the planned Stafford Lake Bike Park left county officials’ wheels spinning, when only two construction proposals were received—and both were for far more than the county was expecting. The bids—$1,070,080 from Manito Construction, Inc., and $1,114,600 from West Bay Builders, Inc.—were more than double the $383,790 county engineers expect construction costs for Phase I of the 17-acre bike-park project to reach. So on Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors considered a request from Marin County Parks to reject the two bids and “adopt [a] resolution declaring that the project can be more economically performed by Marin County employees.” If the supes approve the resolution, as expected, the parks department would take over 9>

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Fenix Live Proposition 16. Supporters of AB 2145 echoed a complaint about the opt-out procedure that had been a common chorus since the formation of community choice aggregation. Marin’s local aggregator, Marin Clean Energy, has faced concerted opposition focused in large part on the opt-out process since even before its formation, when the local-power entity was in the talking stages. When AB 2145 went to the state Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee with the change in the opt-out procedure, the opposition was strong and widespread—enough to convince legislators, including the author of the bill, to excise the change. But legislators retained a part of the bill that opponents are calling the “crystal ball provision.” It’s another attempt to kill community choice in the state, according to Samuel Golding. He worked with Local Power, a company that Paul Fenn heads. He since has moved on to form his own company, Commonwealth Energy Consortium. The crystal ball provision in AB 2145 includes the poison pill mandate: “Every solicitation of customers by a community choice aggregator shall contain ... the electric supply rate for the customer if the customer remains with the electrical corporation compared to the electric supply rate if the customer chooses to be served by the community choice aggregator.” At first blush it sounds like a reasonable call for transparency. But that’s where the poison part of the pill rises to the surface: “Rates shall be specific to the customer class of that customer and shall be provided for the next five years of service. The electrical corporation shall provide its projected electric supply rate to the community choice aggregator.” Buried in that language is an unlevel playing field tilted in the direction of the investor-owned utilities, which the bill calls “electrical corporations.”

Golding sees the language as creating a distinctly unfair advantage for the investor-owned utilities. He points out that it’s virtually impossible for a community choice agency to provide specific rates for five years. That’s especially unfair in light of the provision calling for the electrical corporations to simply provide its “projected electric supply rate” for five years.

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“The provision is particularly troublesome,” Golding says. “It’s not possible to forecast rates because of the volatility of the energy markets. It’s a misrepresentation from the start and holds aggregators to a different standard.” Golding thinks AB 2145 with the crystal ball provision could open aggregators to legal risks if they fail to deliver rates projected under the AB 2145 mandate. He says the ultimate outcome could result in local governments deciding to forego forming a community choice aggregator because of that liability. The crystal ball provision, say opponents, is a sophisticated attempt to stifle aggregation in the state, and while it may be less obvious than Prop. 16, it could be nearly as dangerous to the health of community choice and public-power in the state. AB 2145 comes at a time when community choice has been burgeoning, with communities up and down the state

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▼ With Chick-fil-A opening a franchise store in Novato this month, let’s chew the fat about this company’s claw continually ending up in its beak. Two years ago, CEO Dan Cathy espoused his sentiments against same-sex marriage. The company’s foundations also donated millions to anti-gay marriage groups. After the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional last June, Cathy tweeted, “Sad day for our nation; founding fathers would be ashamed ...” Though Cathy claims to have learned from his mistakes and the company dramatically reduced support of organizations with antigay views, in a March interview with the Atlanta Constitution Journal, he said, “I think the time of truths and principles are captured and codified in God’s word and I’m just personally committed to that.”—Nikki Silverstein

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< 7 Clear as mud considering the formation of public-power entities or joining entities already formed. AB 2145 includes a provision to corral the burgeoning movement—a provision that also tilts in favor of the investorowned utilities. As passed through the energy committee and sent on its way to the state Senate Appropriations Committee, AB 2145 stipulates that a new community choice agency organized after the end of this year must be constricted to three contiguous counties. The success of Marin Clean Energy led the county of Napa to approach the agency about becoming a member and offering Napa residents the opportunity to buy energy through Marin Clean Energy. Napa is not contiguous with Marin. Under AB 2145, if Marin Clean Energy were in its formation stage, it could not consider including Napa. (The bill as currently written makes allowances for aggregators already operating, which means Napa could still join Marin Clean Energy.) But Sonoma County and Marin are the only two aggregators already operating in the area. That means that elsewhere in the state, new aggregators starting in January 2015 would be bound by the three-county rule. That puts small counties at a disadvantage. They need to form multiple-jurisdiction agencies to spread administrative and operational duties as well as expenses. Disadvantaged areas also could benefit from being allowed to join non-contiguous aggregators, which is not allowed under AB 2145. Californians for Energy Choice includes the crystal ball provision and the threecounty requirement as the foundation of its opposition to AB 2145. The organiza-

tion also says that the proposed legislation would create an “onerous, bureaucratic complaint process” that would “enable any monopoly utility or its allies to instigate endless specious complaints that would mire community choice programs in the extra costs and legal burdens of addressing those complaints through a distant regulatory body whose primary purpose is to regulate the large monopoly utilities in California.” That’s a reference to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which would be drawn into local disputes. (The commission has been the target of critics who say it favors the investor-owned utilities and acts many times in their best interests rather than the interests of the public.) Californians for Energy Choice calls AB 2145, even with the opt-in provision excised, “a cynical effort to impede the ability of community choice programs to compete with monopoly utilities.” Promoting competition was, in large part, the original intention behind the legislation that created the opportunity to form local aggregator agencies. And it’s been the battleground on which Marin Clean Energy has fended off attacks from local critics and from PG&E. During the testimony before the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, commentators acknowledge that the community choice movement shouldn’t set its sights on weakening investor-owned utilities. Scott Wetch of the California Association of Electrical Workers said at the energy committee hearing that it’s imperative for the state to protect investor-owned utilities, the major employers for electri-

< 6 Newsgrams construction responsibilities; reimbursement for labor, equipment and materials would come from funds already raised for the project. The goal has been to split construction of the park, located north of Novato, into two phases; county officials have estimated the total cost at about $850,000. The park is slated to include a single-track loop trail, gravity-fed flow trails with jumps and berms, several pump tracks, North-Shore style elevated trails and more.— Jason Walsh

Deadline extended for 10th annual Photo Contest Dust off those cameras, Marinites, and show us what you’ve got! We’re looking for the county’s best photographs of people, pets and animals, images of Marin and photo illustrations, and there are two weeks left to enter them in the 10th annual Pacific Sun and Whistlestop Photo Contest. Judging will take place in August, and winners in each category will be published in an upcoming issue of the Pacific Sun. Hit us with your best shot by the 5pm deadline on Friday, July 25. And good luck! Submission details and contest rules can be found at: http://www.pacificsun. com/photo_contest/—MO

cal workers. Keeping the utilities healthy protects jobs at the companies, he said. The investor-owned utilities also handle power transmission, a critical link in the energy supply. But as for protecting jobs, Dawn Weisz, executive officer at Marin Clean Energy, said that community choice agencies like Marin Clean Energy also generate jobs. Weisz says the crystal ball provision that remains in AB 2145 amounts to a “legislative mandate to distribute misinformation to customers.” That’s exactly opposite of the intention AB 2145 supporters say the bill is designed to address. They say AB 2145 is aimed at transparency, to allow customers to know the relative costs of aggregators versus investor-owned utilities. But, as Weisz explains, AB 2145 would require aggregators to supply specific rates

for five years, a virtually impossible task because rates are subject to changes in weather, hydroelectric supplies and policies set by the CPUC and other regulatory agencies. Forcing aggregators to disseminate five-year rate information in every communication with customers, which AB 2145 mandates, would be as time-consuming for aggregators as it would be inaccurate. “It would result in customer confusion and frustration,” Weisz says, “all of which would be directed” at aggregators. “It would be impossible to manage the business under those constraints,” Weisz says. And she adds that the requirement for aggregators to include the five-year rate forecast in every piece of communication with customers is a mandate not extended to the investor-owned utilities. In addition to the practical impossibility of providing rates for a five-year timeframe in every communication, an aggregator could be held legally bound to those rates. The intrinsic slant toward the investorowned utilities inherent in AB 2145, and the suspected real intention of the proposed legislation, is revealed in a comparison Weisz puts on the table for consideration: No similar requirements as those contained in AB 2145 have ever been imposed on the investor-owned utilities because, she says, “they are simply not feasible.” No utilities provide a five-year rate forecast. Golding is blunt in his assessment behind the motivation for AB 2145: The language that would mandate the crystal ball provision is intentional, not an example of sloppy wording inadvertently written into well-meaning legislation that would promote transparency. “Quite obviously, it’s a bill designed to disadvantage community choice aggregators in California.” AB 2145 is expected to go before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, Aug. 4. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com. JULY 11 - JULY 17, 2014 PACIFIC SUN 9

Riding out the Safe Routes to School co-founder Deb Hubsmith talks balancing career and health

t would be easy to take Marin’s network of bike routes, paths and tunnels for granted and assume that the bike-centric county that invented mountain biking would naturally have a world-class infrastructure for the twowheeled throngs towing their kids and groceries home in Burley trailers. It would be easy to miss the fight that turned Marin into a model for the nation. But even then it’d be hard to miss the energy that Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) founder Deb Hubsmith radiates through every foot of bike path in that model. Anybody who has met the 45-year-old bike advocate knows that no-blink energy. There are power plants with lower wattage. She was leading or in the mix on every bike project even before the MCBC was founded in 1998. Maybe that’s why it’s so hard to think of what she has gone through in the last eight months, nearly every day bedbound, struggling with acute myeloid leukemia, isolated from the world while her immune system crawled back after a bone marrow transplant. The biopsy last month showed her cancer-free, but one could easily expect to see a shadow of that former force of will who stood up at city council and community meet-

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room instead. I was admitted to the hospital immediately and they started chemotherapy two days later. I ended up living at Kaiser Permanente for 103 days while I went through three rounds of chemotherapy. The hardest was between Christmas and New Years when I wound up in the intensive care unit with pneumonia, a GI (gastrointestinal) tract infection and a high heart rate. My white blood cell count dropped to zero. I was told that I needed a bone marrow transplant to survive. Kaiser has a ★★★★★ relationship with Stanford Hospital so I came down to Stanford and the doctors said that I had a greater than 50 perWhat was it like when you cent chance of living if I got learned you had cancer? the bone marrow transplant. It was a huge shock. The by What was the next step? diagnosis came on Oct. 17, They found me an unrelated R i c k 2013. I had just been in donor—who was a 10-outP o l i t o Washington, D.C. two weeks of-10 tissue-type match. All I before, making speeches and know is that he is an extremely organizing the first “Everygenerous 32-year-old male body Walk” summit. My from Europe and his bone marrow symptoms came on really quickly and is saving my life. My new bone marI ended up going to the Kaiser Permarow is actually the bone marrow of my nente hospital and getting a complete donor and my blood type is transferblood count test. I was actually supring from B+ to O+. I’m taking on the posed to jump on a plane that very day new immune system of the donor. It’s to go to Pennsylvania for a meeting a really huge procedure. I had a lot of about reversing childhood obesity and pain when I was in the hospital but now I didn’t get on the plane. That saved I’m doing really well. I had to live down my life. I ended up in the emergency ings across the county, a softer, more faint voice. You could expect that until you talk to her. She’s the same Deb Hubsmith, with the same plans, dreams and, of course, energy. We talked to her last month about her own journey through cancer and now recovery and the journeys she’s taken by bike, stitching together the network Marin cyclists might take for granted if they didn’t know the woman and the stories behind it.

in the Stanford area for a few months. I am back in Marin and June 27 was day 100 after the bone marrow transplant, which is the magic day for BMT patients because once you make it to day 100, you have a really good chance of survival. What can people learn from your experience? My life was saved because of this donor. It’s actually easy to become a bone marrow donor and only 70 percent of the people find matches, so I encourage everybody to join www.bethematch.org to get their name in the national bone marrow registry. I’m alive today because of the generosity of others and I’ve documented my journey of healing from AML (acute myeloid leukemia) at a website (www.lovehealingdeb.com) that’s been viewed by people in more than 51 countries. It’s been quite a journey and I am so grateful for all the help that’s been given to me. What have you learned about yourself? I learned that it’s critical to have balance in my life. My career had taken over all my waking hours. I was working about 80 hours a week and traveling on a plane at least once a month. I did all of this because of my urgency to save the world and in the process, I didn’t take care of myself. I learned that it’s

critically important to have a balance. I learned that the truly meaningful aspects of life are about connecting with others. I’ve been blown away by how generous people have been. More than 300 people have donated to my medical funds and people all over the world have said they’ve been praying for me. Because chemotherapy knocked out my immune system, I basically had to live in isolation for the last eight months. I’ve used Facebook and my website, www.lovehealingdeb.com, to communicate. I’ve become more vulnerable going through this and people say that this vulnerability is inspiring to them. I can’t change the world without supporting my own emotional, spiritual and health needs. How are you going to keep centered? I am taking all of 2014 off from work to heal and when I return in 2015, I’m hoping to go back to the Safe Routes to School National Partnership (www.saferoutespartnership.org) as a part-time president. I used to try to do it all and now I know that it’s critical to nurture many leaders. I want to be a leader of a new paradigm for improving health for people and the planet from a place that supports collaboration, distributed leadership and raising consciousness worldwide. I’ll be taking more walks, going to more dances, meditating more often and going through the next level

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traffic. In 1992, that was something Today, there are hundreds of bikes that that was totally new to me because are parked at the new Middle Valley back east, we were dealing with toxic School every day. If you sit in Fairfax waste sites and factory pollution. I was on Center Boulevard at any time of the doing work for the Green City Project day, you’ll see ordinary people just biin San Francisco and driving my car cycling, not only for recreation—people every day when the director of the San in street clothes, doing errands, someFrancisco Bicycle Coalition told me I times with kids in tow. There has been wasn’t a real environmentalist because I a huge attitude shift. was driving my car everywhere. I got in What’s the big picture like for infraa car accident in 1996 that left my car structure now? totaled and I decided that it was time The county has been taking bike to start to walk the talk so I didn’t get counts at 12 locations since 1999 to another car. I started measure bicycling, walkhow many ing and taking There are obvious health benefits. more public transit. It people are Active kids do better in school, so was so hard to bicycling, get around that Safe Routes to School and activity and there’s I ended up becombeen a 159 out of school helps our kids learn ing an advocate for percent bicycling. increase and thrive. It’s changing the habWhat did the bike on weekits for an entire generation. infrastructure look ends and like in the mida 172 1990s? percent There were a lot of increase on disconnected pathways and the culweekdays for bicycling since 1999. We ture wasn’t yet supporting bicycling in now have 60 miles of separated pathMarin County, but there was clearly the ways, and 50 miles of bike lanes. The potential for bicycling to be something MCBC worked with elected officials to great. There were discussions that were bring in more than a $140 million to going on in Marin at that time in 1997, support bicycling and pedestrian infra1998 about bringing forward a sales tax structure since 1998. The Cal Park Hill for transportation to make improveTunnel connects San Rafael and Larkments, and I ended up going to those spur. We have the Lincoln Hill Pathway meetings with Wendi Kallins, who is from the San Rafael Transit Center up the person who I founded Safe Routes to Terra Linda. The Transportation to School in Marin County with. We Authority of Marin and the Metropolistarted having conversations after those tan Transportation Commission just almeetings about what we really needed located $20 million to build phase two to do in Marin, and that was improving of the Central Marin Ferry Connection, transportation, creating more walking a bridge over Corte Madera Creek to and bicycling, and really involving kids connect with Redwood Highway. That and families. project was originally planned to be a What is the difference between 2014 huge highway-widening project and and when you started the Marin instead it turned into a bicycle project County Bicycle Coalition and a train project. That in and of itself (www.marinbike.org)? shows how attitudes have changed in At that time, the infrastructure in Marin County. We have racks on buses, Marin was very patchwork. It was hard bike parking at transit centers, and we to encourage bicycling. There was also have the SMART train and pathway that a lack of consciousness. When I gave was approved by voters back in 2008. up my car in 1996 and I started bicyObviously, MCBC played a huge role, cling everywhere, people used to think but what other factors and people that was completely unbelievable. They made a difference? didn’t understand why I would want to I want to recognize Patrick Seidler, live without a car. the president of Wilderness Trail Bikes What does that consciousness look and Transportation Alternatives Marin, like now? who’s been working to make Marin a The culture in Marin County has model bicycle community for the nashifted dramatically more in favor of tion for decades. I have to recognize bicycling and walking due to concerns Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey, about health, obesity, global warming who’s been the biggest local, political and also traffic congestion. When we champion for bicycling. He’s always started Safe Routes in Mill Valley in seen the connection between bicycling, 2000, kids who arrived at school by bike walking and public health and reducwere confronted by other kids wanting ing greenhouse gas emissions. The late to know what was wrong with their car. Charles McGlashan was extremely sup-

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portive as well. I worked really closely with both Steve Kinsey and Charles McGlashan on getting the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) adopted by Congress, which brought $25 million to Marin County to demonstrate how bicycling and walking could help to solve health and environmental problems. Former Mayor Al Boro of San Rafael was a key supporter with the old guard and with projects like SMART and the Lincoln Hill Pathway. I worked with late Minnesota Congressman James Oberstar on Federal Transportation Bill Safety provisions that allocated $1.1 billion to Safe Routes to School nationwide and created the federal Safe Routes to School program and the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program, which focused on four communities including Marin County. Of course there were many more elected officials and leaders who played key roles, and planners and engineers who built the projects. What made all of that happen? A lot of it was about tenacity and continuing to show up. Many people get frustrated when they’re trying to make social change happen and if it doesn’t take place within a year or two, they give up. With the MCBC, I went to all the community meetings and we showed elected officials why this makes a difference to everyday people in terms of quality of life. People want to live in places where their kids can walk and bike to school. It’s really a symbol of how healthy and safe your community is. Then, Al Gore came out with An Inconvenient Truth in 2006 and really woke people up to global warming. People in Marin realized they needed to get out of their cars and walk the walk. What one bike infrastructure link has had the most impact? The Cal Park Hill Tunnel is the biggest and most profound piece of infrastructure that’s been built in Marin to date. It connects San Rafael with the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. A bike trip that used to take 20 minutes

now takes a little bit more than five minutes. It’s really a symbol of what’s possible. What’s on your wish list now? The Alto Tunnel has always been the piece of infrastructure that Marin County Bicycle Coalition members have said is most important to them. The Camino Alto grade is the biggest barrier for getting from southern Marin to central Marin. What sort of impact are you seeing from Safe Routes to School? When the program started in 2000, about 21 percent of kids walked or biked to school at the nine schools that were part of our federal pilot program. Now, Safe Routes to School is in more than 50 schools in Marin and there’s an average of 50 percent of kids that are taking a green way to school. There was a 2011 study that was done by the Transportation Authority in Marin that showed a 14 percent reduction in cars on average at all schools. What’s the long-term impact? Right now Safe Routes to School is in more than 15,000 schools nationwide.

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paper-thin radish slices and a tangy vinaigrette has set a new standard for this dish. The balance of flavors topped with a crunchy sprinkling of puffed rice was divine. Humble fish and chips gets a refined makeover here with a light-as-air wheat beer tempura batter over ling cod. The hand-cut-fries and creamy malt vinegar aioli make for a perfect marriage—but it was the unexpected blistered Padron peppers I couldn’t forget. A subtle sweet and sour half game hen bears no resemblance to the cloying Asian sauce —instead, the offering became both familiar and new with hints of sweetness in the sauce accompanied by plump purple potatoes and charred broccoli. Inspired combinations—like farro with broccolini and kumquats and bean and squash cassoulet with a baked duck egg—made me wish I could taste the entire menu. The well-thoughtout dishes not only showcase our region, but it’s also clear that Shoberg is a chef who knows his ingredients. If a theme jumped out, it was his tendency to add a little unexpected spice (pickled Thai chili with squid) or highlight an herb (basil aioli), but he has a keen awareness of balance, and not one dish suffered from a heavy hand. Even the donut holes were delightfully decadent, but airy with just a dab of maple bacon glaze counterbalanced by a mild fleur de lait ice cream. An Espellette pavlova surprised with a mild peppery finish smoothed over by a cool melon sorbet. And the chocolate cake—let’s just say there wasn’t a single crumb left over. The beer and wine selections at Molina are adventurous—in much the same way the food is—accessible, but interesting and enticing. A handful of local brews are available along with wines categorized by color: white, orange, pink and red. Intrigued by the orange category, I sampled a Trousseau Gris from the Russian River. Its bright orange hue belies a mild, vaguely fruity (peach) crisp wine. Move over rose—this French varietal has summer written all over it. There’s also a “geeks” category for the aficionados who don’t mind spending $70 and up on a carefully selected French wine. For anyone who loves food, Molina is a mustvisit. But as we all know, dining out embodies much more than just the food. On the restaurant’s website, the chef describes his desire to feed his community and bring them together— as if sharing a dinner in his own home. By seating diners close together in one open room with the food preparation in plain sight, the opportunity to meet your neighbor, strike up a conversation, or share your meal is greater than ever. By design, Molina succeeds in fostering this convivial behavior. As a result, not only are our bellies full, but we are nourished. There is an energy at Molina that in time will likely morph into something more quiet and confident, but right now it’s ablaze—in a good way. The excitement and eagerness to please is palpable—take my advice and strike while the iron is hot. 17 Madrona St., Mill Valley. 3834200. Y Throw your iron in the fire with Tanya at thenry@pacificsun.com.

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Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett perform Thursday, July 10, at 8pm, at the Sweetwater Music Hall.

Barrere, who grew up in Los Angeles, had known George since his days at Hollywood High School (George was four years older, but ran in the same circle of friends). “We kind of watched each other's careers step after step in L.A.— Laurel Canyon, in particular,” Barrere says, during a phone interview from the American Folk Festival in Chicago.

George played for awhile with Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention, reportedly getting ousted after playing the song “Willin’” for Zappa, who didn’t like the song’s drug references. “Willin’” became a signature song for Little Feat—a seminal Americana and roots-rock band—and an early FM radio hit. 18

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Begin Again (R) Bicycling with Molière (Not Rated) Chef (R)

Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d l Begin Again (1:44) Musical rom-com stars Keira Knightley as an up-and-coming East Village chanteuse and Mark Ruffalo as a down-and-out record exec; let the canoodling commence. l Bicycling with Molière (1:44) Film fest fave about two French actor adversary-buddies who grapple, bike, pontificate and flirt with the local talent on an idyllic Atlantic isle. l Chef (1:55) Superstar chef Jon Favreau gives up his luxe L.A. eatery to launch a Miami food truck with John Leguizamo and Sofia Vergara. l Chinese Puzzle (1:57) Romantic comedy about a French father who follows his children and ex-wife to exotic New York; Audrey Tatou and Romain Duris costar. l Citizen Koch (1:30) Hard-hitting, oft-censored cinema-verité documentary about the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, the rise of the Tea Party and the bleak new world of postmodern campaign financing. l Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (1:35) Cartoon sequel finds inventor Flint Lockwood battling food-animal hybrids like shrimpanzees and tacodiles. l Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2:10) A mob of genetically evolved apes takes on a mob of plaguedepleted humans to see who will rule Planet Earth. l Deliver Us from Evil (1:41) A New York cop joins forces with a cutting-edge exorcist to battle a citywide rash of positively demonic activity. l Earth to Echo (1:29) E.T. redux as four kids help a stranded alien find his way back to his home planet. l Edge of Tomorrow (1:53) War of the Worlds meets Groundhog Day as a space-time vortex forces soldier Tom Cruise to fight the same darned battle against invading aliens over and over again. l The Fault in Our Stars (2:06) John Green’s bestseller hits the big screen with Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as two teens who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group. l Fed Up (1:32) Eye-opening Katie Couric documentary about the American food industry and the dangerous and unhealthy swill they’re feeding us. l The Grand Seduction (1:55) Wry comedy about a Canadian fishing village that does whatever it takes to convince a big-city doctor to become their permanent sawbones. l The Grateful Dead Meet Up 2014 (1:40) Catch the Dead’s seldom-seen 1972 Beat Club studio concert from Bremen, West Germany on the big and psychedelic screen. l A Hard Day’s Night (1:30) 50th anniversary restoration of the footloose musical comedy stars John, Paul, George and Ringo as Liverpool rock stars heading to London for a TV gig; Wilfrid Brambell steals the show as Paul’s Machiavellian uncle. l How to Train Your Dragon 2 (1:45) Wannabe Viking Hiccup and his pet dragon Toothless are back and busily protecting their village from uncouth invaders. l The Immigrant (1:57) Ellis Island period piece about the adventures and tribulations of a Polish émigré in Jazz Age Manhattan; Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix star. l Jersey Boys (2:14) Director Clint Eastwood brings the Tony-winning musical bio of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the silver screen. l John Hubley Animation (1:20) Celebrate the groundbreaking animator’s 100th birthday with an eye-filling program of cutting-edge cartoons from the ’50s and ’60s. l The Last Sentence (2:04) Jesper Christensen stars as real-life flawed hero Torgny Segerstedt, the crusading anti-Nazi Swedish journalist of the ’30s and ’40s; Jan Troell (“The Emigrants”) directs.

Life Itself (1:52) Acclaimed documentary looks at the life and work of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic and TV star Roger Ebert; Werner Herzog, Martin Scorsese and a host of others offer insights. l Maleficent (1:38) Angelina Jolie stars in the untold story of Sleeping Beauty’s wicked nemesis; Elle Fanning costars as Beauty. l The Metropolitan Opera: The Enchanted Island (3:40) Librettist Jeremy Sams’ operatic pastiche of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest features arias and ensembles by Rameau, Handel, Vivaldi and other Baroque bigwigs. l The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (3:30) Verdi’s tumultuous tale of a soldier brought down by envy and jealousy is presented in dazzling big-screen high definition; Renee Fleming plays Desdemona. l Obvious Child (1:23) An aspiring twentysomething comedian faces unemployment, pregnancy and honest-to-God adulthood in Gillian Robespierre’s poignant comedy; Jenny Slate stars. l Planes: Fire & Rescue (1:15) Sequel finds downand-outer Dusty regaining his altitude as a wildfirefighting rescue copter. l Pretty Woman (1:59) Suave corporate raider Richard Gere hires L.A. hooker Julia Roberts to be his girlfriend for one whirlwind week in Garry Marshall’s red-light Cinderella story. l The Purge: Anarchy (1:43) A comely couple faces terror and depravity when their car breaks down during the second annual no-holds-barred government-sanctioned countrywide crime spree. l Shrek (1:24) Dreamworks cartoon about an ornery ogre’s exasperating adventures with a lovelorn princess, a wisecracking donkey and other fairy-tale standbys. l Singin’ in the Rain (2:00) Classic musical comedy about Hollywood’s terrifying transition to talking pictures stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and the awesomely acrobatic Donald O’Connor. l Snowpiercer (2:06) Bong Joon Ho satirical sci-fi thriller stars Ed Harris, Tilda Swinton, Octavia Spencer and John Hurt as modern Ice Age survivors jockeying for position on a high-tech train to nowhere. l Tammy (1:36) Broke, jobless, lovelorn Melissa McCarthy hits the road to Niagara Falls with groovy grandma Susan Sarandon; Dan Aykroyd and Kathy Bates costar. l Third Person (2:17) Paul Haggis tells three dovetailing stories of love, loss, children and coupledom; Kim Basinger, James Franco and Mila Kunis star. l Transformers: Age of Extinction (2:35) Everyone’s favorite Autobots are back and taking on yet another Earth-threatening evildoer; Ken Watanabe and Mark Wahlberg star. l 22 Jump Street (1:52) Baby-faced undercover cops Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill graduate to college-level espionage and do a little growing up in the process. l Walking the Camino (1:24) Award-winning documentary follows six pilgrims as they trek Spain’s ancient 500-mile Camino de Santago Trail in search of spiritual awakening. l Words and Pictures (1:51) Boozing English teacher Clive Owen and abstract painter Juliette Binoche flirt and spark in Fred Schepisi’s romantic comedy. l World Cup Final (1:30) Catch all the action live from Brazil on the big high-definition screen; $15$25 ticket price includes drink, deli luncheon and popcorn! l X-Men: Days of Future Past (2:10) The original X-Men join forces with their younger selves in a time-altering mission to save Earth; Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage and Michael Fassbender star. l

Chinese Puzzle (R) k Citizen Koch (Not Rated) k Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)

Deliver Us from Evil (R)

Earth to Echo (PG) Edge of Tomorrow (PG-13) The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13) Fed Up (PG) The Grand Seduction (PG-13)

Fairfax: 12:45, 4, 7, 9:35 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:45 Sat-Sun 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:45 Regency: 11:20, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 Lark: Mon 3:45 Wed 1 Fairfax: 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:30 Playhouse: 1, 4, 7, 9:45 Regency: 10:50, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55 Sequoia: Fri-Sat 1, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 Sun-Thu 1, 4:10, 7:20 Lark: Sat 8:40 Tue 8:30 Lark: Fri 1:45 Mon 6:15 Thu 1 Rowland: Tue, Thu 10am Cinema: Fri-Wed 1, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10, 4:10, 7:20 Fairfax: 1:45, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, 7:45; 3D showtimes at 12:30, 9:30 Playhouse: 12:25, 3:30, 6:35, 9:30 Regency: Fri-Tue 12:40, 4, 7:10, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 11:35, 1:45, 2:50, 5, 6:05, 8:15, 9:20 Wed 12:40, 4, 7:10, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 11:35, 1:45, 5, 6:05 Thu 12:40, 4, 7:10, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 11:35, 1:45, 2:50, 5, 8:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 3, 6, 9; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Sequoia: Fri-Sat 3:50, 10:15; 3D showtimes at 12:40, 7 SunTue 3:50; 3D showtimes at 12:40, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:15 Sat-Sun 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:30, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:20 Fairfax: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10, 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 Lark: Sat 1:30 Tue 1:15 Lark: Sun 4:45 Tue 3:30 Wed 5:45

k The Grateful Dead Meet Up 2014 (PG-13) Regency: Thu 7:30 Sequoia: Thu 7:30

A Hard Day’s Night (G) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) The Immigrant (R) Jersey Boys (R) k John Hubley Animation (Not Rated) k The Last Sentence (Not Rated) Life Itself (R)

Maleficent (PG) k The Metropolitan Opera: The Enchanted Island (PG) The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (PG) Obvious Child (R) k Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) k Pretty Woman (R) k The Purge: Anarchy (R) k Shrek (PG) k Singin’ in the Rain (Not Rated) Snowpiercer (R) Tammy (R)

Third Person (R) Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13)

22 Jump Street (R) Walking the Camino (Not Rated) Words and Pictures (PG-13) k World Cup Final (Not Rated)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13)

Rafael: Fri-Sun, Wed-Thu 1:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50 Marin: Fri-Sat 4:20, 10:25 Sun-Thu 4:20 Marin: Fri-Sat 1:10, 4:05, 7:15, 10:10 Sun-Thu 1:10, 4:05, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Rafael: Wed 7 (hosted by filmmaker John Korty) Rafael: 3:30, 6:30, 9 daily Rafael: Fri-Sun, Wed 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45 Mon-Tue 3:45, 6:15, 8:45 Thu 1:15, 3:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55 Regency: Wed 7 Sequoia: Wed 7 Lark: Sat 10am Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10 Northgate: Thu 7, 9:15; 3D showtimes at 7:30, 9:45 Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Northgate: Thu 8, 10:30 Lark: Fri 4 Sat 3:45 Sun 2:30 Lark: Thu 6 Rafael: Fri-Sun, Thu 1, 4, 6:45, 9:15 Mon-Tue 4, 6:45, 9:15 Wed 1, 4, 9:15 Fairfax: 12:10, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 10 Sat-Sun 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 10 Marin: Fri-Sat 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:05 Sun-Thu 1:40, 4:35, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 12:40, 1:55, 3:05, 4:20, 5:30, 6:45, 8, 9:15, 10:25 Playhouse: 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 9:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:05, 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 2:05, 5:10, 8:15 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue, Thu 12:25, 3:40, 7, 10:15 Sun 10:45, 7, 10:15 Wed 10:45, 10:15 Marin: 12:55, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 4, 7:45; 3D showtimes at 11, 2:30, 6, 9:35 Rowland: Fri-Mon 11:55, 7; 3D showtimes at 3:30, 10:25 Tue-Thu 7; 3D showtimes at 3:30, 10:25 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:35, 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 Lark: Fri, Tue 6:15 Sun 7:30 Wed 3:30 Thu 8:30 Lark: Fri, Wed 8:30 Sat 6 Mon 1 Thu 3:15 Lark: Sun noon Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05

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

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Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com. 07/11: Lady D Jazz on the patio, weather permitting. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass. 6:30pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462. rickeysrestaurant.com. 07/11: Love Fool 9pm. $10. Hopmonk Tavern Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com. 07/11: Pablo Moses Jamaican roots, reggae. 9pm. $19-22. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

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Drop-dead gruesome It’s a source of vexation to me that one of the top directors of pulp horror flicks working today happens to be a rock star. If Rob Zombie didn’t have the second job to distract him, his films might be even better than they are—though it’s hard to see how 2005’s The Director Rob Zombie’s wife stars as Heidi, a rock ‘n’ roll (and clearly not Devil’s Rejects could be entertained) radio DJ who has a few ghouls on her hands. surpassed for punching momentum, amorality and wit. Zombie’s latest creeper, THE LORDS OF SALEM, is a smaller and more uneven work—but full of New England atmosphere, old old and new and scary as hell: Not once will the Blu-ray screen version let go of your eyeball. Zombie’s wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, stars again as a Salem, Mass.-based DJ whose two brushes with the uncanny seem timed to her radio show: Listening to an anonymously-delivered vinyl demo, she’s lulled by its droning rhythms into a blood-drenched vision of the earlier Salem—one that gets eerily confirmed by a witch trial author who shows up for an interview. The real fun begins when she plays the music on air, sending legions of female listeners across Salem into standstill trances. Was all of this foretold? The demons and descending succubi that follow—more Diamanda Galas than Mario Bava—are meant to unnerve us with the same force that gripped the Puritan imagination, and that they pretty much do. Zombie reports that his next movie will be about hockey. No doubt he’ll continue to surprise ... more human than human.— Richard Gould

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07/11: The T Sisters, the Grateful Bluegrass Boys 9pm. $10-12. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

07/11: Jim Pasquel and Sheldon Lee Cowen Guitar Duo In the Beer Garden. 5pm. No cover. Hopmonk Tavern Novato, Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com/novato

07/11: Papa’s Bag: A James Brown Experience Can you take me to the bridge? Tribute to the one and only JB. 8pm. $12-15. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 07/11: Sara Laine and Friends Original rock, roots, r&b. With Mark Karan, guitar and vocals; Robert M. Powell, pedal steel guitar, sitar, vocals; Susie Davis, vocals, keys; Andius Jent, bass; Eddie Berman, drums; Steve and Ella Steinberg, sax and trumpet. 8pm. $10. Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com.

07/11: Shiva Shakti Ecstatic Evening

With Silvia Nakkach and Stuart Sovatsky. 8pm. $15. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com. 07/11: Songwriters Night Folk, rock. 9:30pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 07/12: 35R and Los Tres Borrachos Hard rock. 11pm. $8.00. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com. 07/12: Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio Jazz, pop. 6pm. No cover. Tiburon Tavern, Tiburon Lodge, 1651 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 435-5996.

07/12: Before the Brave Alt rock. 9pm.

07/12: Songbook Night Sing along camp-

$10. Hopmonk Tavern Novato, Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com/novato

fire style. 8pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 07/13: Bastille Day Celebration 7pm. $20-30. Hopmonk Tavern Novato, Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com/novato

07/12: Celebration of Conscious Media Kirtan With Y. Yochana, Ben Leinbach, Lakshmi Devi and David Estes. 7:30pm. $20. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 07/12: Key Lime Pie band Rock. 7:30pm. $10. Nourish Grill, Harbor Point, 475 E. Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley. 453-3544. keylimepiemusic.com.

07/12: Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings

Blues, rock and California soul. With Pat Duffey, Arne Frager, Herman Eberitzch and RJ Franco. 8pm. $15. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 07/12: One Of Many Rock. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 07/12: The Infamous Stringdusters 7:30pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.

07/12: Legends of Jazz Funk: Featuring Grant Green Jr., Donald Harrison, Wil Blades and Brandon Etzlers Don’t

miss this one. 9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

07/12: Refugee All Star Band: 2014 Summer Nights Festival Outoor live Afri-

can music and dance, food from Sol Food, cocktails, picnic space, dance area, kid activities. Family-safe outdoor venue. 7pm. $22-25. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org/summernights.

07/13: Sunday Cookout Series with Chuck Prophet 5pm. $10-25. Hopmonk Tavern Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com.

07/13: Cava Menzies, Nick Phillips Piano and trumpet. Jazz duo. 6:30pm. $15adv/$20door. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 07/13: Diamond Jazz Jazz quartet. Phil Diamond, flute; Philip Knudsen, drums; Mark Culbertson, bass; Russ Taylor, piano. 11:30am. No cover. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 4158135600. fenixlive.com/music.

07/13: Folkish Festival: The Easy Leaves

12:30-2:30pm. No cover. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com. 07/13: J Boog, Hot Rain 9pm. $20-22. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 07/13: Kelly Peterson Band Folk rock. 7pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 07/13: Oits Scarecroe Folk/rock. 4pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 07/13: Petty Theft Barbecue on the Lawn show. 4pm. $10-18. Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com.

TUESDAY NIGHT COMEDY MARK PITTA & FRIENDS

The Best in Stand Up Comedy

EVERY TUES 8PM

10 years of giving you a weekly dose of hilarity! Luminaries include: Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Mort Sahl, Omy Adams, Scott Capurro, Charles Fleischer, Richard Lewis, Kevin Nealon, Dick Gregory, Hal Sparks and many more!

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DIEGO FIGUEIREDO

Diego Figueiredo is considered one of the most JUL 11 talented guitar players in the world today. His vibrant 8PM music is a unique style of jazzy Bossa Nova and he has been hailed by 10x Grammy winner George Benson as “the greatest guitarist I’ve seen in my whole life!”

SAT JUL 12 Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy 8PM

JUDY GOLD: AN EVENING OF SOLID GOLD LAUGHTER

Gold is best known as the star of her two critically acclaimed long-running Off Broadway hit shows.

ASHWIN BATISH’S SITAR POWER

A legend of the world music scene, Ashwin Batish is a Sitar and Tabla master. Trained in the north Indian classical traditions, Batish has forged his own style, melding rock, jazz and Indian raga and world music, resulting in his own special blend of Sitar power!

FRI JUL 18 8PM

SCOTT CAPURRO: A COMEDY SPECIAL

SAT JUL 19 8PM

THE BLUES BROADS

FRI JUL 25 8PM

Scott Capurro, a San Francisco native, is known for his confrontational and controversial yet thought-provoking comedy. A soulfully rocking blues concert featuring the powerful vocals of Angela Strehli, Tracy Nelson, Dorothy Morrison and Annie Sampson.

5th Annual Elks Summer Concert Series

Magnolia Terrace • 1312 Mission Ave. at C St. • San Rafael, CA 94901 doors 12 noon - showtime 1pm July 13 $20 August 3 $20 July 27 $25

Michael Jackson Tribute

Carlos Reyes & his Electric Symphony

Eagles Tribute w/Special Guest Danny Montana

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07/13: Tracy Black man and Friends: Corte Madera Community Foundation Summer Concert Series 5pm. No cover. Menke Park, Redwood and Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera. 3021160. cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org.

07/14: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

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07/14: Open Mic with Simon Costa

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BEFORE THE BRAVE

8:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

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BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION TRADITIONAL FRENCH CABARET

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33 1/3 MILE SHOWCASE

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Jul 11 Grit and Twang from the Heart 8:00

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GARY VOGENSEN, RUSTY GAUTHIER, JOHN MAIN, GARY SILVA

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BILLY JOE SHAVER 8:00 ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

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BBQS ON THE LAWN!

PETTY THEFT Jul 13 The Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute Sun Jul 20 THE JERRY HANNAN BAND & SAN GERONIMO Sun

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07/14: Open Mic with Derek Smith

8:30pm. Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

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SAT 7/12

7:30pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU & DANNY CLICK AND THE HELL YEAHS! KRONOS QUARTET WANDA JACKSON PLUS RED MEAT ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Gates at 3, Music at 4 Reservations Advised

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07/14: Peri’s Open Mic with Billy D

Electric open mic. 9pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 07/14: Swing Fever “Hot Wind from the Southwest; Music of Count Basie.” 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

07/15: West Coast Songwriters Competition Hosted by WCS co-managers Bob

Crane, Lauralee Brown, Christian, Marion Wirsig and Shiloh Hobel. 7pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.

07/16: Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic

Zydeco, rock and pop. 3:30pm. No cover. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292 ext. 4741. millvalleylibrary.org. 07/16: Crosby, Nash and Friends With Jason Crosby, James Nash, Robin Sylvester, Jay Lane, Tracy Blackman, the T Sisters. 8pm. $1417. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com 07/16: J. Kevin Durkin Jazz vocals. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. panamahotel.com.

07/16: Josh McIntosh and Rattlesnake in the Garden American. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com.

07/16: Rory McNamara, Stevie Coyle and Doug Adamz Acoustic. 9pm. No cover.

The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 07/16: Sans Pablo 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 07/17: Burnsy’s Sugar Shack Local jam night, blues rock, soul. 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 07/17: Deborah Winters Jazz vocalist. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 07/17: Kirtan with Mirabei No music experience is necessary. Children welcome. 7:30pm. $10. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 4574191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 07/17: Los Flamencos Live flamenco show. Spanish music and dance. 7:30pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. 07/17: Loyal Rose Folk rock. 9:30pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 07/17: Mingo Fishtrap Pop, soul. 8pm. $10-12. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com

AlterTheater’s ‘The Fellowship’ runs through Sunday, July 13, at Art Works Downtown in San Rafael.

07/17: Pat Metheny Unity Group with Bruce Hornsby 8pm. $45-75. Wells Fargo Center

07/20: Jerry Hannan Band, San Geronimo Original, acoustic. Barbecue on the Lawn

for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600. wellsfargocenterarts.org. 07/17: Pretending 2 Jett Rock. 8pm. $10. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 07/18: Ashwin Batish: Sitar Power Pop, rock, jazz blends with Indian raga. With Ashwin Batish‚ sitar, tabla, vocals; Keshav Batish‚ tabla, pakhavaj; Meena Batish‚ vocals; Murray Low‚ keyboards; Myron Dove ‚ bass; Andrew Foehner, percussion. 8pm. $20-32. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 07/18: El Radio Fantastique 9pm. $18-20. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 07/18-19: The English Beat 8pm. $40-50. City Winery at Napa Valley Opera House, 130 Main St., Napa. 707-260-1600. citywinery.com.

show. 4pm. $15-18. Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com.

07/18: Friday Night Jazz: Michael LaMacchia Trio 6-9pm. No cover. Marin

Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com. 07/18: Gravity A Funk, jam. 9pm. $8. Hopmonk Tavern, Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com/novato

07/18: JJ and the Dark Room Band with Duncan Faure 8pm. $15. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 07/18: Pedal Steel Guitar Summit Guitar based showcase. 9:30pm. $7. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax. com. 07/18: Rusty Evans’ Ring of Fire Rockabilly. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. perisbar.com.

07/19: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs Blues. 9pm. $20. Hopmonk Tavern Novato, Novato. 497-2448. hopmonk.com/novato

Comedy 07/12: An Evening with Judy Gold Stand up. 8pm. $23-33. Throckmorton Theatre,142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 07/12: Bill Cosby 77 7:30pm. $75-125. SF Jazz Center, 201 Franklin St., S.F. (866) 920-5299. sfjazz.org. 07/15: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established head-

liners 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. 07/17: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

Theater 07/16-17: ‘Menopause the Musical’ 7:30pm July 16; 2:30pm July17. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.

Through 07/13: ‘The Fellowship’

AlterTheater Ensemble premieres a new comedy by Ignacio Zulueta. Armed with J.R.R. Tolkien as a peculiar moral compass, a misfit in a rural community sets out on a quest to find a friend. 8pm. $15-35. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. altertheater.org.

Concerts 07/12: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe A performance of new works and conversation with Sarah Cahill. 7pm. Kanbar Forum, Exporatorium, Pier 15, S.F. 528-4444. exploratorium.edu.

07/16: Noontime Concerts: Robert Howard, Jeremy Preston Cello and violin works by Kodaly and Ravel. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

07/17:Joseph Bacon: An Evening of Classical Guitar 7:30pm. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 427, San Rafael. 473-6058.

Art 07/11-13: Summer Paintings: Artwork by Muriel Schmalberg Ullman Paintings. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/ missions/recreation/baymodelvisitorcenter.aspx.

07/06-31: Paintings and Sketches with Political Overtones B. Emily Syked, paint-

ings and drawings. Opening reception 5-8pm July 11.Gallery open 2-9pm Tues.-Thurs. 11am-6pm Fri.-Sat. Free. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St., San Rafael. 388-2821. cmcm.tv.

Kids Events 07/11: Family Date Night with Chelle and Friends 5-7:30pm. Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds, Saulito. 339-3900. baykidsmuseum.org

07/12: Film Night in the Park: ‘Monsters University’ 8pm. China Camp Park, China Camp Village Road, San Rafael. filmnight.org.

07/12: Lego Solar Cars Design and build

solar powered vehicles, learn mechanical engineering concepts and explore alternative energy sources. Instruction provided. 1pm. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Sausalito. 332-6159. marinlibrary.org. 07/12: Ron Berman “The Cable Car That Couldn’t Clang.” 10am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

07/14: Jack London State Historic Park: Kids Discovery Walk Picnics are encouraged at the park. 11am. Free. Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. 707 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

07/15: Coventry and Kaluza: Circus Comedy Hula hoops, music, comedy and acrobatics. 3:30pm. Free. Sausalito Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. sausalitolibrary.org.

07/16: Button, Button, Let’s Make Some Buttons Do you have a favorite char-

acter, quote or photo? Make it into a button that you can pin to your clothes, backpack, purse or whatever you want. 4pm. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Sausalito. 332-6159. marinlibrary.org.

07/16: Junior Rangers: Birding Adventure Created to teach youth about outdoor skills, natural history and environmental

stewardship. These activities are intended for 7-12 year olds, though explorers of all ages are welcome. Christin Lopez will lead a birding walk at Rush Creek Preserve. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and lunch, and binoculars if you have them. High fire danger may cancel. 9:30am. Free. Rush Creek Preserve, Bahia Dr., Novato. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

07/16: Movies on the Green: The Red Baloon 6-8pm Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com.

07/16: San Rafael Pacifics Kids Day “Summertime in Marin” Game time fun with kids activities and attractions. Noon. $5-25. Free parking. Albert Field, Albert Park Lane, San Rafael. pacificsbaseball.com.

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Thu 7/10 • 7pm doors $26 adv/$30 dos • ALL AGES Fri 7/11 • 7:30pm doors $34 adv/$36 dos • 21+

MANGO KINGZ AND REBEL SOULJAHZ

YELLOWMAN

PLUS MIKE LOVE AND PAULA FUGA

5-7:30pm. Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds, Saulito. 339-3900. baykidsmuseum.org

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS PURE ROOTS

Sat 8/16 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Country/Rock

LIVERS OF STEEL TOUR WITH RECKLESS KELLY

PLUS MICKY & THE MOTORCARS / CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED Sat 8/23 • 8pm doors • 2`1+ • World/Reggae

LEE SCRATCH PERRY Fri 9/12 • 7pm doors • 21+ • Folk

AN EVENING WITH GREG BROWN 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma (707) 765-2121 purchase tix online now! mystictheatre.com

Outdoors 07/11: Kent Island Restoration Team Be a part of the team working to restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Learn the value of protecting this little oasis, and how to identify and remove the invasive species. Volunteer work involves bending and kneeling. Dress in layers you can get dirty. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Rubber boots come in handy but are not necessary. Snacks and water will be provided but bring lunch. 10am. Free. Kent Island in Bolinas, Wharf Road, Olema. 415 473-3778. marincountyparks.org. 07/12: White Hill Aim for lunch at the top, but if it’s too hot, at a shaded meadow on the low ridge. 6.5 miles round trip. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. High fire danger may cancel. 9am. Free. White Hike Open Space—Meet parking area near the top, Sir Francis Drake Blvd., 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

07/18: Summer Botany at Bull Point

Walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. 10am. Free. Point Reyes National Seashore, Meet at the Bull Point trailhead, Olema. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

feat. members of Hot Buttered rum PLUS THE T SISTERS (Folk)

9pm | Adv $10 | DOS $12 | 21+

LEGENDS OF JAZZ-FUNK

FEAT. GRANT GREEN JR., DONALD HARRISON, WIL BLADES & BRANDON ETZLER

Specializing in Tuscan Style Seafood 7/11

8:30pm

7/12 1pm 9pm

7/13 4pm 5pm 7/15 7pm 7/16 8pm 7/17 8pm

Doc Kraft & Co. $10 – Raucous roadhouse music! elOso – Solo flamenco guitar Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca CD Release Party & DJ Jose Ruiz $15 – Afro-Cuban rhythms w/ Pan-African styles – $12 tix w/ supper reservation bet. 7-9pm Salsa Class Fito Reinoso Y Su Ritmo Y Armonia $10 – Salsa with a Timba beat! Jazz w/ Noel Jewkes and friends (no cover) Tango w/ Marcelo Puig & Seth Asarnow and Guest DJ ($10 min. food or beverage choice) Los Flamencos Del Pueblo Show $10 – Live Flamenco show!

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Wed 8/13 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • World/Reggae

Film Nora Ephron.7:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 420-9817. millvalleylibrary.org. 07/16: John Hubley’s Animation John Hubley (1914-1977) was an innovative American animator who worked for Walt Disney and then UPA (where he created Mr. Magoo), but some of his greatest work was as an independent filmmaker in collaboration with his wife Faith. A collection of 35mm prints showcases several of the best animated shorts by the couple. 7pm. $7-11. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael. 454-1222. cafilm.org.

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Thu 8/7 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Reggae

07/18: Family Date Night with Miss Kitty

07/14: Monday Night at the Movies: ‘Julie and Julia’ Written and directed by

Hawaiian/Reggae

THE GRATEFUL BLUEGRASS BOYS

EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE

Fri Jul

9pm |Adv $18 | DOS $20| 21+

MIDNITE (Roots Reggae) 9pm| Adv $30 | DOS $40 | 21+

Wed Jul

Sat Jul

TOMMY ODETTO GROUP 9pm | Free | 21+

MILES AHEAD (Miles Davis tribute band) 24 Thu Jul

9pm | Free| 21+

Open Mic Every Monday w/Derek Smith

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Fri 7/11 • Doors 8pm • ADV $19/ DOS $22

Pablo Moses

Jamaican Roots Reggae Legend Sun 7/13

World Cup Soccer Finales on Big Screen 4:30pm – Rue '66 Fête Nationale Bastille Day Celebration

11:30am –

ADV $14 / DOS $16

Tue 7/15 • Doors 7pm • FREE

FREE Show with The Loyal Scam and Jon Guton Wed 7/16 • Doors 8pm • ADV $14 / DOS $17

Crosby, Nash (Jason & James) & Friends

Feat. Jay Lane, T-sisters and More Thu 7/17 • Doors 7pm • ADV $10 / DOS $12

Mingo Fishtrap

Fri 7/18 • Doors 8pm • ADV $17 / DOS $22

Pato Banten DJ Jacques

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Readings 07/11: Don Wallace “The French House.” When Francophiles Don and Mindy Wallace received an offer for a house on a tiny French island, they jumped at the chance, buying it almost sight unseen. What they found when they arrived was a building in ruin, and it wasn’t long before their lives resembled it. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/12: Jill Lublin “Networking Magic: How to Find Connections That Transform Your Life.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage. com. 07/12: Kyle Ellison The author of “Moon Maui” will share “green” Maui travel tips. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

07/12: Left Coast Writers: Carl Russo

“The Sicilian Mafia: A True Crime Travel Guide.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/13: Barri Bonapart “Understanding Tree Law.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/13: Claudia Lucero “One Hour Cheese: Ricotta, Mozzarella, Chevre, Paneer—Even Burrata. Fresh and Simple Cheeses You Can Make in an Hour or Less!” 2pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/13: Josey Baker Entry-level bread baking cookbook, “Josey Baker Bread.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/14: Francophilia Join Linda Watanabe McFerrin and the Left Coast Writers as they dedicate the evening to a celebration of all things France. Author Jill Butler will be sharing her guidebook “Wandering Paris: A Guide to Discovering Paris Your Way.” 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 835-1020. bookpassage.com.

07/14: Hollye Jacobs “The Silver Lining.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/15: Lucille Lang Day “Married at Fourteen.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/16: Jean Shinoda Bolen “Goddesses in Everywoman (30th anniversary edition).” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 07/17: James Nestor “Deep.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

Community Events (Misc.) 07/11: Indulge in Summer Treats Learn to indulge your friends and family with summer treats in an evening with pastry chef Marisa Churchill, a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef. Proceeds benefit shelter and job training at Homeward Bound of Marin. 7pm. $55. The Next Key Center, 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato. 382-3363 x243. bit.ly/FSchefevents.

07/12: 14th Annual Breastfest Charity Beer Festival Tasting event with all proceeds

to benefit a non-profit health center which supports economically challenged woman in their fight against cancer. With more than 80 breweries, several cider houses and wineries. Ticket includes live music, food, unlimited tasting and a commemorative cup. 2-6pm. $55-65. Festival Pavilion, Marina Blvd., Fort Mason, S.F. 461-4677. thebreastfest.org.

07/12: Cookbook Demo, Discussion and Signing The Marin Country Mart

Farmers’ Market welcomes Kimberley Hasselbrink to discuss, demonstrate recipes and sign her new cookbook, “Vibrant Food: Celebrating the Ingredients, Recipes, and Colors of Each Season.” 10:30am. Free. Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com

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07/12: Trails Day: Captivatinv Cataract Trail Assist with tread and drainage mainte-

nance, rock work, vegetation clearance, and cleaning steps and bridges along this iconic trail. Work will be on the top half of the trail starting from the Laurel Dell Picnic Area. 9am. Free. Laurel Dell Parking Lot on Mt. Tam, Ridgecrest Blvd. on Mt. Tamalpais, Mill Valley. 945-1128. marinwater.org/194/Events-Map. 07/12: Tour de MALT Join a community of local food and farm supporters for a bike ride in the West Marin countryside. Both the 40-mile and 60-mile rides begin at the MALTprotected Lafranchi Family Dairy in Nicasio and stop at rest stops located on farms along the way. The ride will end in MALT style with a farm-to-table lunch. Pre-registration required. 8am. $85-125. Lafranchi Ranch, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, 5300 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio. 663-1158. malt.org/tour-de-malt.

07/13: Obon Service and Odori Celebration Buddhist Temple of Marin members

observe the annual Obon Service and Odori Celebration. Obon is the colorful occasion when Buddhists honor their loved ones and express their appreciation with odori, or traditional Japanese dancing. The service and dancing are free and open to the public. 2pm. Free. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. buddhisttempleofmarin.org. 07/13: Tinkerlab Workshop “Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors.” Summertime creative tinkering with craft blogger and author Rachelle Doorley. Experiment, explore, test and play. 2pm. Free. Book Passage,

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07/14: Left Bank Bastille Day Celebration Special menus, staff dressed up in festive

attire, decorations, live music and a caricature artist. 11:30am. Left Bank Brasserie Larkspur, 507 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur. 927-3331. leftbank.com.

07/15: Explore The Yoga of Radiant Presence with Peter Brown 7:30pm. $10

donation, no one turned away. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events.

07/17: Mammals of Marin: Local Wildlife Lecture Part of the Marin County Free

Library Adult Summer Reading Program. Presentation will provide an overview of many species of mammals found here. 7pm. Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org. 07/17: Meet and Meat in Sonoma Taste grass-fed beef from four different and local ranches. This blind tasting and dinner will be led by Carrie Oliver of The Artisan Beef Institute. Train your taste buds. Meet your ranchers. 6pm. $88. Suite D, 21800 Schellville Road, Suite D, Sonoma. 707-664-8650. goo.gl/m6sNIH. 07/18: Adult Swim Lessons Are you over 18 and afraid of the water? Always wanted to learn to swim? Join rangers and lifeguards at the McNears Beach pool and learn core swimming skills. 5pm. Free. $10 parking fee. McNears Beach Park, meet at the snackbar, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael. 446-4424. marincountyparks.org. 07/18-20: Gem Faire Noon-6pm July 18; 10am-6pm July19; 10am-5pm July 20. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. gemfaire.com. ✹

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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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on MAY 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134980 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: R&D FOOD CONSULTING FIRM, 77 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: STEVEN J MORENO, 77 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. 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 JUNE 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134983 The following corporation is doing business: DUSE, CRISPIN & CRISPINIAN, LTD., AND DUSE, INC., 368 MOUNTAIN AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CRISPIN & CRISPINIAN, LTD., 368 MOUNTAIN VIEW, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134985 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BULA CAREGIVERS AGENCY, 215 BAYVIEW ST., APT.117, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AKANISI-KANADI GIBSON, 215 BAYVIEW ST., APT. 117, 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. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135067 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RED ROSE DESIGN, 971 GRAND AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HUY NGUYEN, 36 LOIS LANE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134.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 JUNE 20, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135039 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BAY AREA RENTAL, 417 MARIN AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: JULIE

AUSTIN AND NOAH AUSTIN, 419 MARIN AVENUE, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 17, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135070 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TABLEAU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 407 RIVIERA DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: TABLEAU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC., 407 RIVIERA DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JUNE 20, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135048 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 19 KNOLL PARTNERSHIP, 324 THE ALAMEDA, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: BARTON D. BRUNER, 324 THE ALAMEDA, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960; SCOTT HAMILTON, 18 GROVE LANE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960; DANIEL PELTZ, 110 FAWN DRIVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960; BRENDA USHER, 71 JORDAN AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94520; MARC WEINSTEIN, 1534 HUSTON ROAD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549. 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 JUNE 18, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134754 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NOVEDADES SUSANA, 95 WOODLAND AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALEJANDRA AGUIAR, 2500 DEER VALLEY ROAD #117, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 & MARTHA S. AGUIAR, 51 NOVATO ST, 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 MAY 12, 2014. (Publication Dates: June 27; July 4, 11, 18, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134988 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ALL DECKED OUT, 115 ELINOR AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: ELLEN DECK, 115 ELINOR AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. 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 JUNE 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135115 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: I DO LAUNDRY TOO, 594 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: I DO LAUNDRY LLC, 469 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CA

94939.This business is being conducted by a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)

Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 30, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 11, July 18, July 25 & August 1, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 1350101 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LILIAN’S CLEANING SERVICE, 330 CANAL STREET, APT # 23A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ELMER JUSTINO PEREZ MEJIA, 330 CANAL STREET, APT # 23A & LILIAN SULEINAN SANCHEZ VALLE, 330 CANAL STREET, APT # 23A, 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 25, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1402342. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BRENDAN PATRICK MURPHY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRENDAN PATRICK MURPHY to JUSTIN BRENDAN MILANO. 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: SEPTEMBER 4, 2014, 8:30 AM, Dept. B, Room B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: JUNE 23, 2014, /s/ ROY CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: JUNE 27; JULY 4, JULY 11, JULY 18, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135089 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MILL VALLEY FILM GROUP, 31 EAST PIER, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: JOHN ANTONELLI, 31 EAST PIER, SAUSALITO, CA 94965, WILL PARRINELLO, 18 GREGORY PLACE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904 & JOHN ANTONELLI, 104 EUCALYPTUS, KNOLL STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135106 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ONICA NAILS, 707 B STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PHAN THI HUONG NGUYEN, 605 FAIRHAVEN WAY, NOVATO, CA 94947.This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JUNE 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135058 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HOLMAN & MARTIN, 140 REDWOOD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JOHN HOLMAN, 140 REDWOOD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 & ANDREW MARTIN, 140 REDWOOD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JUNE 19, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135146 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: La Buena Vida Distributing, 77 Mountain View Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960: Steven Moreno, 77 Mountain View Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

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What’s Your sign? WEEK OF July 11 - July 17, 2014

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Did you fall into a ring of fire, Aries? It may feel like that in your love life! Jupiter gets cozy and flirty with Leo, fellow fire sign, on July 16. What does this mean for you and yours? Homemade dinners that don’t originate from the frozen aisle, folded laundry, an empty dishwasher and a 13-month stay as the reigning romantic couple. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Pack your bags and head to Mom and Dad’s on July 15, Taurus. Your domestic fourth house wants you to find all the goodies your parents hung onto all these years. Remember that third grade science project that didn’t win? Yeah, well so do Mom and Dad, and it’s taking up space in the garage. Take a stroll down memory lane and spend some quality time with the family. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) You are putting Chatty Cathy to shame this week, Gemini. Your third house of communications is reaching out into the ether and screaming for attention on July 12. You’ve got a lot of ideas and a need to share them ASAP. Consider buying a voice recorder-there’s only 24 hours in a day, and your significant other can only feign interest for so many hours. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Did you stock up on Rogaine this week, Cancer? Alright, if it’s not your hair that’s growing it’s sure to be your bank account come July 16. Jupiter pairs up with Leo for your chance to manifest money and results. It may feel like slow and steady never wins the race as of late, but pack your bags and clear your throat-traveling with a side of motivational speaking is nigh. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) The world doesn’t revolve around you, Leo. But the sun does, and now, so does Jupiter! Think of your upcoming celestial alignment as a clown car of the zodiac-you’ve got almost every planet as your passenger. Take a deep breath of fresh air and write out your heart’s truest desires. Now’s the time to make changes! VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Did you just apply for the Peace Corps, Virgo? We get it; you’re yearning for real world experience. You’ve been flying high as the Bruce Wayne of any and every social gathering. But now, it’s time to summon that Batmobile and ride solo. You’ve got a lot of introspection to take care of and come July 13, you’ve got the time. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Your life looks a lot like Her, Libra. Technology and teamwork are being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use technology and your vivacious spirit for a higher order on July 11. Networking with big wigs is always great, but what do you really want to get out of the convo other than a business card and a free glass of pinot noir? Think big and make moves! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Ditch the hamster wheel, Scorpio! You’re going out on your own and you’ve never been more ready (and prepared!) for a new path. All work and no play makes work, well, awful. Your career path has an inordinate amount of energy on July 17. Take your stab at updating your resume and rewriting those cover letters. You’ll be happy you gave it a shot. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) You’re going to need some new sunglasses, Sagittarius! The spotlight is on you! Make your way to center stage on July 15. If you’ve been trying to get published in the Times, have your pilot picked up or earn a spot on Fox’s latest reality TV flop—you’re in luck! The stars have aligned to give you a little taste of stardom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) That yoga retreat is looking pretty good right about now, Capricorn. You could use a little extra calm in your life. Take the time to give a little extra love to your mind, body and soul connection. Grounding yourself and opening up the vulnerabilities of the world is critical on July 11. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) It takes two to fall in love, Aquarius. And luckily for you, you’re about to meet your soul mate! You might notice a little extra eye contact on July 16. Your seventh house of committed partnerships gives you the green light, so forget your airy nature at home, pass go and collect $200. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Did last night’s SoulCycle class wear you out, Pisces? It may come as a surprise, but despite the fatigue, you’re ready to hit the gym first thing in the morning all over again. Fitness and health take priority on July 17 as you burpee your way to tip-top shape. Remember you need to fuel your body, so stock up on kombucha.

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I’m a 54-year-old single man. I’ve discovered a troubling and apparently rampant trend among people around my age doing online dating—women not being honest about their age. I think the women doing this include the woman I started seeing, whom I otherwise like a lot. She listed her age as 55 but recently got flustered recalling the year she graduated from high school. I got suspicious and looked her up on people finder sites, which list her age as 57. Should I tell her, “Hey, I’ve been doing a little detective work, and your numbers don’t add up”?—Just Trying To Find An Honest Woman

After a certain point—the French tactfully call it “un certain age”—a woman’s birthday tends to come but once every two or three years. Sure, there are women who aren’t willing to compromise their ethics just to shave off a few years: my glamorous grandma, for example, who was 31 until the day she died—at 90. I’m always a little surprised when anybody’s surprised that somebody they met on the Internet lied about something. In fact, as I advise in my new book, Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck, everyone on the Internet should be assumed to be lying about everything until proven otherwise. In other words, consider yourself lucky that she’s female. And a mammal. I write often about our evolutionary imperatives, like how men evolved to lust after healthy, fertile women—all the better to help them pass on their genes. The features men consider beautiful—like youth, unwrinkled skin, and an hourglass figure—are actually indicators of a woman’s fertility. And the older and further away a woman gets from peak fertility the more these features fade and the less desirable she becomes to men. Sure, a woman may grow wiser with age, and she may be a perfectly wonderful and kind person, but as I note in my book, “The penis is not a philanthropic organization and will not get hard because a woman bought a homeless guy a sandwich.” You could tell this woman you’ve caught her in a lie—if your goal is embarrassing her into liking you more. But it isn’t like she said she was 30 and turned out to be bumping up against 60. By the way, it isn’t just women who engage in attractivenessimproving fibbery. In the male camp, the lies include flashy cars beyond one’s means, liberal interpretations of 6’1”, Rogaine and the poor man’s Rogaine, spray-on “hair.” And the reality is, whenever you think you could get serious with a person, you need to look at her character over time—comparing what she says with what she does—to figure out whether she’s trustworthy. As you’re doing that with this woman, consider taking a counterintuitive approach—calling up a little compassion for where she’s coming from. Chances are, she only lied because she figured out where all the honest women are: home alone being 57 instead of having a man like you spirit them off for a romantic weekend at Club Med Guantanamo to waterboard them about their real birthdate.

I have a friend I see about once a week, and all she ever does is vent about her various dating problems. The 10 percent of the time we actually discuss my life or anything else, she seems bored. I want to tell her I feel like she’s monopolizing our friendship with her love life, but I’m not sure how.—Ignored

You couldn’t be a better friend to her, unless, of course, you could have yourself reincarnated as a giant ear. This isn’t friendship; it’s therapy without the co-pay. The question is, has she always been this way? Even a true friend can go through periods of being needy, moody, selfish or otherwise hard to be around. That friend probably just needs a heads-up, like, “I know you’ve been on edge about your whole dating situation, but I’ve been feeling kind of bad that you never seem interested in what’s going on with me.” “I’m feeling bad” appeals to their sympathy, which, economist Adam Smith noted, motivates us to try to ease others’ discomfort or suffering. Tagging the problem to the “dating situation” suggests that they’re a little wrapped up in their problem rather than that they, personally, are the problem. If, however, a person is narcissistic—truly self-absorbed—and if that’s always been their orientation, there’s probably no transforming them from a talker into a listener (not without duct-taping them to a chair and gagging them with a pair of old tube socks). 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.”

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