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›› LETTERS PG&E goes negative—and we don’t mean the electrons! Regarding your coverage of PG&E’s battle to stop Marin Clean Energy [“Three Card Trick,” March 5], Pacific Gas and Electric has 10 rate hikes currently pending with the California Public Utilities Commission, to the tune of $5 billion. They already have among the highest rates in the entire country but, apparently, that’s not good enough. I respect all the people who work for this company and will continue to service our lines under the Marin Clean Energy program, but the sharks in the boardroom of PG&E have made some really bad and immoral decisions. Like giving themselves excessive executive bonuses after we Californians bailed them out from bankruptcy. Now they are inundating us with glossy brochures in a misinformation campaign about Marin Clean Energy. The brochures claim there is some massive amount of debt the MCE will inflict upon us all but, in fact, that is a complete fabrication. I’ve checked with Marin Clean Energy, and confirmed that the statement is false and potentially based on some sort of speculative scenario by PG&E. If you look closely, the flier reads MCE “could” cost, not “will” cost and—aha!—serious spin ensues to scare us away from sticking with Marin Clean Energy—which is both cleaner and cheaper than PG&E’s offerings. Don’t fall for it...stick with Marin Clean Energy, a better choice for our community, our economy, our environment and our pocketbooks. Charlotte Ritchie, Larkspur

My, my grandma—what a big wallet you have... “Hey There Little Red Ratepayer... I have an idea I want to sell you. My corporation and I care so much about the little guy that we’re going to spend over $35 million to protect your interests! Never mind that it’s your ratepayer money we’re spending on phone calls and glossy mailers to convince you that your elected officials are all lying to you. You couldn’t possibly want twice the renewables at a better price or to trade in corporate monopoly for transparency! Oh, and that pesky $16 billion bankruptcy you’re still paying for—it was just a blip on the radar. We’re solid. Really! I have your best interests in mind. You can trust me. I am just a Regular Joe.” The nation is watching. California and Marin County are now in PG&E’s cross hairs. Will this corporate monopoly’s money buy an election? For the sake of cost savings for me and my neighbors and cleaner air for future generations—I hope not! Please do your homework on this one—support Marin Clean Energy and vote no on Proposition 16! Most importantly: If PG&E’s Prop. 16 wins, it will engrave this “monopoly protection act” into our state constitution and advance their own narrow corporate interests at the expense of all Californians. Pat Healy,Point Reyes Station

But will the drunk moths love us in the morning? Regarding Annie Spiegelman’s feature [“Moth the Hoopla,” Jan. 15] on the continuing issue of the light brown apple moth: With all the budgetary problems facing California, I can’t believe the state has nothing better to

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Dump the advice ho RE Amy Alkon whose last columns just slam anyone fatter than her. Why keep her going? Her columns couldn’t even make it to this forum according to YOUR Terms: You agree t... Our lovely teabagging friends I’m sure that those described in this article are just isolated episodes that have nothing whatsoever to do with teabaggers nursing or enabling any racist and bigoted tendenci... Upfront: It’s my Tea Party--and I’ll cry out against Obama if I want to! “I had my Palin sticker torn off my car every time I would park,” he said.“I did not think we would

Your soapbox is waiting at ›› pacificsun.com worry about than the light brown apple moth. Instead of giving the money to those who will poison us, how Apple moths are known to about some money enjoy the occasional buzz. for education, healthcare or to help people get jobs? Most of the information the state is disseminating about the moth appears to be bogus. Why are California officials not only intent on dousing us with dangerous chemicals—it is my understanding that there is not a drop of natural moth pheromone in the pesticides they intend to use—but refusing to disclose what the actual chemical ingredients really are? In my own work with Stop the Spray groups (before I got sick with Lyme disease—now there’s a real threat from bugs!), personal research led me to conclude that the moth is neither a new nor a serious threat. While the moths may be a nuisance, there are much safer methods to control them, like mowing or getting them drunk. (Seriously, the moths are attracted to fermented grapes, so wine has been used at the edges of vineyards and fields to attract and drown them.) By the way, I wonder where Homeland Security is when we actually need them. What are they doing to protect us from chemical warfare from real terrorists, i.e., those promoting the LBAM program? Cindy Ross, Fairfax

ment-provided equipment and municipal water to ensure our safety. Then I would have walked across the government-maintained grassy sports field, over that lovely redwood bridge the town built, along the publicly maintained bike path that travels along the ecologically vibrant marsh, which was saved by community resources, to the community center itself, which never would have been built without government assistance. There I certainly would have stolen one last glance of magnificent Mt. Tamalpais, preserved in large part by local governments and our municipal water district, before entering to rail against having to pay taxes and the odious specter of the government having a hand in providing healthcare for its citizens. Maybe I would have even won the “Draw a Hitler-mustache on Obama” coloring contest! Although I was unable to attend, thanks to the proximity of the government-run waste water treatment facility, I was still able to send my regards. Richard Marshall, Mill Valley

We’ve got another Latin phrase for the church’s plate: coitus interruptus Now that child molestation has extended its sordid tentacles all the way to the Vatican, I have a car plate someone in their hierarchy might want to use: MCMCMMC. (Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa For those not brought up in the old Latin-oriented church, it translates to: I’m guilty, I’m guilty, I’m really guilty, or something close to that. George Fulford, Mill Valley

Tales of the city Key to the coloring contest: a Hitler mustache grows heaviest on the far right I was unable to attend the recent Tea Party in Mill Valley. I had looked forward to hopping in my car, which because of massive government regulation, is fairly clean and safe, driving along our smooth city-maintained streets past the beautiful public library, outstanding public high school and middle school. Then past the struggling private bank where much of my money rests (thank goodness for the bureaucrat or career politician who dreamed up FDIC insurance), and parking at the station of our government-sponsored heroes—known as police and firefighters—who use govern-

Yesterday, I read Jason Walsh’s Behind the Sun article [“Ghetto Defendants,” March 19] about past-andpresent attitudes of Marinites toward Marin City. It was The view from Marin City truly provocative and ain’t all bad... I hope you continue to report on the “dredged divides of Marin” and their origins. Johnathan Logan, Marin City Community Services District

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Towns without pity Should local municipalities be leading the federal immigration fight? by Pe t e r S e i d m a n

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all it a tale of two cities—one that highlights the tension surrounding immigration in Marin. In Novato, a group called Citizens for Legal Employment and Contracting is circulating a petition to place a measure on the November ballot that calls for larger employers working for the city to prove the citizenship of their employees. In San Rafael, 600 people attended a meeting sponsored by the Marin Organizing Committee (MOC) to bring the Canal community and the city under one roof to begin talking about the plight of undocumented residents who face the prospect of losing their vehicles in traffic stops because state law prohibits them from getting a driver’s license. If police stop an undocumented driver who cannot produce a license or at least some form of accepted identification, under state law the vehicle is impounded for a minimum of 30 days. That can cost $2,000 and more, which many low-income Canal residents have a tough time paying, not to mention the critical loss of transportation. In Novato, city officials have hesitated to join the push to force employers working for the city to prove the legal status of their workers. Meanwhile, San Rafael city officials have displayed a willingness to work toward solutions for Canal residents who rely on their vehicles for the most necessary reasons: driving kids to school and babysitters, getting themselves to jobs.

Citizens for Legal Employment and Contracting began its petition drive last fall. The group needs to gather 2,858 signatures—10 percent of the city’s registered voters—to get the measure on the ballot. According to the group’s website, about 80 percent of those signatures were gathered by the beginning of March. The group has set an April deadline to reach the goal. The ballot measure seeks voter approval to mandate that businesses contracting with the city for more than $5,000 per fiscal year enroll in and use E-Verify, a system the federal government uses to ensure that its contractors hire only legal workers. The Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration run the system. The Novato group believes that what’s good for the feds is good for Novato. E-Verify takes only minutes, the group maintains, and ensures that jobs in Novato will go to legal residents. If the feds won’t move forward faster with strict immigration reform, the idea goes, Novato can take its own proactive approach. The group’s website makes a case that in the current nationwide recession, “about 7 million illegal immigrants have jobs that should be available to the roughly 14 million citizens and legal immigrants without jobs.” And the economic situation is particularly dire in California. While few would argue that the issue of 10 > immigration is a national concern,

›› NEWSGRAMS Moth spray plan officially squashed To the delight of local activists, state agriculture representatives announced this week the end of pheromone aerial spraying as a means of killing the light brown apple moth. State officials certified a recent U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture environmental impact report on the moth that supported aerial spraying, but also filed an additional document opposing the spraying as a viable option for pest management. State and federal officials say they plan to focus on suppression rather than eradication of the invasive pest, opting instead to use pheromone twist ties on trees and the release of sterile moths to control the population. MC student hit with 100mph baseball Marin Catholic High School student Gunnar Sandberg was in critical condition when we went to press this week, more than a week after being struck in the head by a 100mph baseball. The 16-year-old Kentfield infielder seemed to be in good spirits immediately following the injury as he was transported to Marin General Hospital. But then, by the end of the next day, Sandberg’s condition worsened and doctors placed him in a chemically induced coma. The accident has prompted a return of the local and national debate over the use of aluminum versus wooden baseball bats in youth sports. (The ball that struck Sandberg was hit by an aluminum bat.) Balls hit by aluminum bats are said to travel faster than those hit by wooden bats, although baseball officials say there is no significant difference in the injury rate between the two. While seven of the 10 Marin County Athletic League teams plan to continue using metal bats, the Marin Catholic and San Rafael High School teams used wood bats for their March 23 game. In an effort to help with medical costs, a Gunnar Sandberg Fund has been set up at Bank of Marin—donations can be made to account number 15-101868. Healthcare bill passed in Congress After much ado, the U.S. Congress finally approved unprecedented healthcare legislation on Sunday that would extend medical coverage to 32 million Americans and regulate the insurance industry. More than 8 million Californians are estimated to be without medical coverage, according to a recent UCLA study. The bill passed by a House vote of 219 to 212, and was signed into law by President Obama earlier this week. Shorts... Novato residents are strongly recommending that councilmembers purchase an existing building for their new city offices rather than construct new property on Machin Avenue. Neighbors and city employees urged the council to consider saving the redevelopment funds for projects that would generate more revenue in the area, reserving downtown space for commercial and retail ventures...The Environmental Protection Agency ranked the San Francisco Bay Area—including Marin—third on its national list of metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star-designated buildings. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. ranked highest on the list. There are currently eight commercial buildings with Energy Star certifications in Marin County.—Samantha Campos

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1. Three crewmen died and six survived on May 16, 1946, when an Army Air Force B-17 bomber, preparing to land in Hamilton Field in Novato, crashed into what hill near Fairfax? 2. What countries and cities will host the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2014 Winter Olympics? 3. Although Samuel J. Tilden received 200,000 more popular votes than his opponent, he lost the 1876 election because he had one less electoral vote. Name the Republican winner from Ohio, the 19th U.S. president. Clue: His first name includes the name of a car. 4. Give the names of the men’s and women’s college sports teams from these current basketball #2 powerhouses: 4a. Syracuse University 4b. University of Kentucky 4c. St. Mary’s College (in the Bay Area) 4d. Cornell University 4e. Xavier University (Located in Cincinnati, Ohio) 5. Identify three movies with big city names in the titles, all starring the same classic actor. 6. Words beginning with“K”: 6a. Your fate or destiny,according to Hinduism and Buddhism 6b. Disputed region of northern India and Pakistan 6c. Spanking, bondage, fetishism 6d. German emperor 6e. A cloth headdress worn by Arabic men #5 7. Is it Africa, Asia or Europe that has “many more” countries than the other two? Or do all three have a similar number of nations? 8. RCA and Columbia were the first two recording companies to produce music records made from what tough, flexible, shiny plastic? 9. Name the country that uses each of the following units of currency: 9a. Drachma (Europe); 9b. Bolivar (South America); 9c. Baht (Asia) 10. The Oscar-winning Best Pictures from 1982 and 1984 were biographies—of a peaceful South Asian, and of a brilliant musician. Identify these movies with oneword titles. BONUS QUESTION: About 10 years ago, the Newseum in Arlington,Virginia, surveyed American journalists and historians to select the 100 top news stories of the 20th century.What was No. 1 on their collective list?

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▲ On the morning of March 8, ▼ Rick Dalia, of Mill Valley, “witnessed one

Elaine J. boarded the 9:15am ferry to San Francisco. As the vessel got under way, a Golden Gate Transit worker stood up in the main cabin with an Oscar in his hands. It was not a joke, but the real Oscar statuette given to his girlfriend’s late father in 1965 for the animated short The Dot and the Line. Out of pure generosity, the worker shared the “real thing” with a boat full of people who had watched the Oscar broadcast the night before. To much applause, he walked around the cabin and gave everyone who wanted to a chance to hold and photograph an icon of popular culture. No word on whether the orchestra was cued if they held onto it for too long...

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of the most deplorable acts in recent past” during the annual opening day parade for the Mill Valley Little League. It was a sunny day and hundreds gathered for the march from Old Mill School to Boyle Park. The police had blocked off the roads— but apparently the barricades were not enough. A man driving a large silver sedan broke past and, in Rick’s words, “proceeded to do whatever it took to get to his destination, without regard to safety or the law, plowing his way through the crowd with windows rolled up, oblivious to the shouts of parents and pedestrians.” Adds Rick: “This man who puts innocent children in danger deserves the biggest ZERO (and perhaps some time in jail).”—Samantha Campos

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›› UPFRONT < 8 Towns without pity some believe it’s also a federal issue and that lowering the responsibility onto a city like Novato is unfair, especially considering the city is facing a serious annual budget shortfall: $5 million. Already the city has cut its workforce by about 20 percent. (A request to the group for an interview about its effort returned an email that stated a member of the organization would respond “in the next few days.â€? A second email, sent a few days later, stated, “Our group is unable to do an interview with you now but will be happy to talk to you in mid-April.â€? Jerome Ghigliotti and Rick Oltman, both of whom have advocated tougher immigration laws in the United States, are two leaders of this effort.) In the argument for the ballot measure, the group’s website contends that ďŹ nes paid by employers who hire undocumented workers will cover the costs of administering the program. Novato City Manager Michael Frank isn’t so sure. He says that last fall he met with the group and tried to ďŹ nd a compromise on which the City Council could agree—one that would sidestep a costly ballot measure in a tough economic climate. Just putting the measure on the ballot will cost the city $40,000 to $60,000, according to Frank. The group has given the council two choices: accept the lan-

guage in the proposed measure with no changes, or the measure must be placed on the ballot. A big problem, says Frank, is that the measure would cover much more than a main contractor doing jobs for the city. It also would apply to any subcontractor the main contractor hires, as well as any employees a subcontractor hires. To keep track of whether a contractor and any subcontractor is using the E-Verify program—and to ensure that the program has not turned up any false results—the city would need to create and ride herd on a database. It all costs time, energy and probably money for the city. Frank says that when the group ďŹ rst approached the city with its call for tougher rules on undocumented workers, it pushed the city to use the E-Verify program for its own workers. The city complied. Under law, the city already had to ask city workers for identiďŹ cation. “I thought agreeing to use E-Verify might satisfy them,â€? says Frank, “so they didn’t feel the need to go to the ballot.â€? It didn’t. Frank says he “was open to discussingâ€? a compromise that would have allowed the city to approve a contractor’s pledge that the contractor’s employees and those of his or her subcontractors were documented. That would have alleviated the task of digging down into a list of subcontractors and sub-subcontractors. “But they were not interested in those discussions.â€?

Using the issue of employment to ďŹ ght a battle over immigration is a savvy political move. A recent Field poll shows that jobs and the economy top the list of concerns among California voters. Also near the top are concerns about illegal immigration. The Novato group is tying the two issues in one bundle. The tactic may provoke a dangerous reaction in today’s volatile political climate. The group is not unaware of the dangers. In a note on its website, the group states that nothing contained on the site “should be construed as advocating hostile actions or feelings toward immigrant Americans.â€? But the action the group is taking, say advocates for immigrants, is inherently hostile. While Novato city ofďŹ cials did not greet the attempt to crack down on undocumented workers with open arms, ofďŹ cials in San Rafael met with hundreds of members of the Canal community to discuss their concerns over vehicle towing and impoundment. Keeny Aguilar, secretary and outreach coordinator for Saint Raphael Parish, knows the problems facing Canal residents. “I’m the one who gets the calls when people need help with immigration, when they need help with their cars, whatever kind of help that Latinos need, they call [Saint Raphael Church] ďŹ rst. I hear the stories every day, how families lose their cars and people can’t get their kids to the babysitters and go to work. It’s a big issue

for us.â€? Aguilar was the co-chair and translator at the bilingual event March 17. Before 1994, an applicant could qualify for a California driver’s license without showing proof of citizenship. Former Gov. Pete Wilson changed that as part of a program designed to discourage undocumented residents in the state. By denying the opportunity to get a driver’s license, undocumented residents would return to their countries of origin—that was the simplistic reasoning. Didn’t work. It did, however, create a situation in which an undocumented resident drives a vehicle without a license and thus without insurance. In the event of an accident, leaving the scene is the best option for many people. But it’s certainly not the best option for the health and safety of residents in the state, say advocates of loosening the license restrictions. One option introduced since Wilson went on his anti-immigration journey, would be to issue what amounts to a second-class license, which in no way grants any beneďŹ t of citizenship. Many bills have worked their way through the Legislature, a number of them introduced and backed by state Sen. Gilbert Cedillo (D-Los Angeles). The closest any bill came to the ďŹ nish line was landing on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s desk, where he asserted his veto power, ostensibly on the grounds of national security. The Investigative Reporting Pro- 12 >

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design or how the color relates to your own coloring rather than fighting against it all adds up to taking years off your driver’s license number. I recently paid a visit to Patrick Fasano’s Focus Opticians at 356 San Anselmo Ave. in San Anselmo (415/4578171). Full disclosure: I’ve brought personal clients here to get updates and one day last week, I was checking his stock for my own face. This is another area where technology is being put to good use. On one particular pair of frames that I tried, Fasano pointed out how I was getting instant light to my eye area. How? The inside of the frames was a chalk color and the outside, caramel brown tones. What could be better for me? The outside related to my hair color and the hidden inside feature made me look brighter. You’re going to choose a pair of frames anyway so, just like I’m suggesting with bras, try on several and look for the details that make you look brighter, youthful, alert, happy—all those things that plastic surgery might do for us for several thousand more dollars than a pair of glasses might cost. If plastic surgery isn’t an option or even a choice, follow these tips and you just might hear, “Have you been on vacation? You look so...rested!” < Brenda Kinsel is a fashion and image consultant based in Marin. Check out her website at www.brendakinsel.com.

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Best Golf Course San Geronimo Golf Course Best Health Club Osher Marin JCC Best Martial Arts Studio Marin MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Best Pilates Studio Mill Valley Health Club & Spa Best Sports Shoes And Apparel Arch Rival Best Swimming Pool Osher Marin JCC Best Yoga Studio Bikram Yoga San Rafael

Through the LookingGlass Awards + 44 -----------------------------Beauty Supplies Marin Beauty Company Day Spa Evo Spa Dry Cleaner Marin Cleaners Facial Evo Spa Glasses and Eyewear 20/20 Optical Hair Salon diPietro Todd Jeweler Stephan-Hill Lingerie Pleasures of the Heart Massage Mill Valley Massage Men’ss Clothier Patrick James Clothier Clothiers Men Nail Care Three Sisters Nails Best Shoes Lark Shoes Best Women’s Boutique Viva Diva

Best Carpeting Rafael Floors Best Cleaning Service Molly Maid of Marin Best Hardwood Flooring Rafael Floors Best Frame Shop Frame Crafters Gallery Best Gift Shop The Great Acorn Best Hauling Hurricane Hauling & Demolition Inc. Best Home Accessories Summer House Best Home Furnishings Sunrise Home Best Home Organizer Changing-Places, Inc. Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeler Kitchens & More Best Landscape Designer Gardens & Gables Best Lumber/Hardware Store Fairfax Lumber & Hardware Best Moving and Storage Johnson and Daly Moving and Storage Best Paint Store Marin Color Service Best Painting Contractor Kunst Bros. Best Patio Furniture Frellen’s Casual & Outdoor Best Place to Buy Appliances Martin & Harris Best Plumber O’Connell Plumbing Best Real Estate Brokerage Frank Howard Allen Best Resale/Consignment Shop A Dove Place Antiques & Consignment Best Roofer McLaren Best Self-Storage Bellam Self Storage Best Tile and Stone Store Ceramic Tile Design Best Window and Door Showroom The Window Warehouse

The Hookah-Smoking Caterpillar Awards + 66 -----------------------------Best Bike Shop Mike’s Bikes Best Business That Promotes Going Green Good Earth Natural Foods Best Health Food Store Good Earth Natural Foods Best Nursery/Garden Sloat Garden Center Best Organic Produce Marin Farmers Market Best Personnel Agency Nelson Staffing Best Place for Hiking Tennessee Valley Best Place to Bike China Camp State Park Best Solar Supplier Solar Craft

The Cheshire Cat Awards + 70 -----------------------------Best Children’s Clothing Heller’s for Children Best Day Summer Camp Steve & Kate’s Camp Best Overnight Summer Camp Walker Creek Ranch Best Pet Groomer Doggie Styles Best Pet Store Pet Club Best Place For A Kid’s Party Doodlebug Best Toy Store A Child’s Delight

The Mad Hatter + 81 Awards -----------------------------Art Gallery Donna Seager Best Art Supplies Rileystreet Art Supplies Best Lighting Shop Lights of Rafael Live Music Venue 142 Throckmorton Theatre Movie Theater Rafael Film Center Photography Studio Creative Portraiture Place for a Wedding Marin Art and Garden Center Place for Dancing 19 Broadway Place to Buy Musical Instruments Bananas at Large Record/CD Shop Mill Valley Music Theater Company The Mountain Play

The Off With Their Head Gaskets Awards + 86 -----------------------------Best Auto Dealer Marin Toyota Best Auto Body Repair/Design Blake’s Auto Body Best Domestic Car Repair Leonardi Automotive Best Foreign Car Repair Neuhaus Service Best Tire Shop Cain’s Tires Best Used Cars Jack L Hunt Automotive-Sales-Service

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ALICE in Marinland food in a New York minute (make that a Ross Valley second!). ----------------------------Comforts Cafe

335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo 454.9840

BEST ROOFER With a staff of some 40 well-trained employees, DeMello Roofing is plenty big enough to tackle most any job, but they’ve maintained the local, community feel that’s been their calling card for decades. This roofing company has been on the ladder to success since 1927. ----------------------------DeMello Roofing

45 Jordan St., San Rafael 456.0741

BEST PUB/SPORTS BAR At Marin Brewing Company, Marin’s first brewpub, ale enthusiasts can choose from an intoxicating selection of top-quality, awardwinning sippables and an array of scrumptious pub fare. Another round, barkeep! ----------------------------Marin Brewing Company Next time she needs to repair any damage to rabbit’s house, Alice will turn to Jackson’s Hardware.

Hall of Fame 2010 LOCAL BUSINESSES that have won their categories five times consecutively are elevated to the Best of Marin Hall of Fame. They remain in the hall for two years. This year, several new members join the esteemed group. Congratulations to all these winners who have been consistently voted tops for their terrific service.

+ 1ST YEAR + BEST DAY SPA When Marin needs to steam off, it turns to Stellar Spa who’ll de-stress clients with the wholesome blend of moisturizers, massages, masks, lotions and facials that have found them in the Best of Marin winners circle more times than we can count. ----------------------------Stellar Spa

26 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera 924.7300

BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence when you’ve got Cynthia Egger Landscape Design at the ready. No topographical problem is too prickly 22 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26– APRIL 1, 2010

for Egger’s vast experience. So the next time you need a landscaper, definitely hedge your bets with Egger. ----------------------------Cynthia Egger Landscape Design

149 Humboldt St., San Rafael 460.0858

BEST LUMBER/HARDWARE STORE The employee-owned, green-certified Jackson’s Hardware has really hit the nail on the head in the hardware game. With a showroom featuring bathtubs, faucets, showerheads, barbecues, outdoor furniture, a paint department and a plumbing showroom, you’ll find it all at Jackson’s— including the kitchen sink! ----------------------------Jackson’s Hardware

435 DuBois St., San Rafael 454.3740

1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 461.4677

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY Kids will have their cake and eat it too with a party at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, where anything is possible—literally. From themed parties of cowboys, princesses or pirates to blowouts centered on arts and crafts, the Discovery Museum will go to the end of the earth—that’s Sausalito, right?—to make that special day extra special. ----------------------------Bay Area Discovery Museum

“LET ME SEE: FOUR TIMES FIVE IS 12, AND FOUR TIMES SIX IS 13, AND FOUR TIMES SEVEN IS — OH DEAR! I SHALL NEVER GET TO TWENTY AT THAT RATE!” —ALICE

557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito 339.3900

+ 2ND YEAR + BEST HAIR SALON, MEN AND WOMEN The hair-tastic salon of Brewer Phillips Hair Design considers clients’ comfort level—along with great-looking hair, of course—a key to its success. ----------------------------Brewer Phillips Hair Design

1027 C St., San Rafael 485.1437

BEST TAKEOUT Comfort food is no token phrase at Comforts Cafe, San Anselmo’s answer to homestyle haute cuisine. Whether your taste is for soups, salads, sandwiches, scones or—our favorite—the mac and cheese, there’s no denying this award-winning deli will have you home and comfy with your

BEST AUTO DEALER Whether you’re buying a car or bringing your existing one in for a tune-up, Marin Honda is the place to go, with an array of models to choose from, a low-key lowpressure sales approach, and a service department offering repairs with consistency and reliability. When it comes to customer service, they’re definitely driven. ----------------------------Marin Honda

5800 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera 924.8990

BEST THEATER COMPANY In the spotlight for more than four decades, Marin Theatre Company puts on five major productions a year, not only striving to entertain adults, but also grooming its young audience to enjoy the theater by offering a school outreach program and summer camps. Breaking a leg has never been so rewarding.

BEST pg!2010 ----------------------------Marin Theatre Company

397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.5200

BEST DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR Mellow Motors lives up to their name with decades of relaxed, dependable service, a dedicated, well-trained staff—most of whom have been with the business for years—and a commitment to honest, consistent service. ----------------------------Mellow Motors

BEST VIDEO STORE We’ll take browsing through an impressive and knowledgeable collection of DVD titles any day over the cold, inhuman movie deliverance of the postal system. At least with this sort of selection we will. We’re with you to the bitter end, Video Droid. ---------------------------Video Droid

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BEST BLINDS/DRAPERIES For 56 years, the three-generation family business of Shades of Marin has sold blinds, draperies and custom window coverings to its satisfied Marin clientele. This is the place to go to get the sun out of your eyes. ----------------------------Shades of Marin

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BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT Sushi to Dai For has been slicing and dicing in its new digs for more than two years now and this Fourth Street favorite is still a raw delight, indeed. With an expansive space, a nearly unbeatable menu and top talent behind the knives, its no wonder Sushi to Dai For has “rolled” into our Hall of Fame. ---------------------------Sushi to Dai For

BEST FRAME SHOP Customers know they can count on Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet for ready-made frames, mats, moldings and glass—that’ll have your photos, portraits and posters displayed more elegantly than ever. ----------------------------Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet

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Drink Me, Eat Me IN THE OPENING chapter of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ our intrepid little heroine encounters a bottle labeled “drink me” and a cake marked “eat me.” Finding they taste “very nice,” she quickly gobbles up her confections. Alice’s binging, sadly, results in wild weight gains and losses in rapid succession. We think she’d be wise to avoid Marin’s restaurant scene—where the Bay Area’s finest chefs prepare delectable cuisine daily at reasonable prices.

Your party will have more than just great tea at Sushi Ran in Sausalito.

BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT What do you think of when you think of great American cooking? Crab cakes? Chicken wings? Eggs Benedict? Cobb salad? Barbecued ribs? A burger and fries? Mac and cheese? How about a martini, a sidecar and a slab of pie? The Buckeye Roadhouse not only serves all of these classics (and more), it prepares them with enough wit and brio to almost singlehandedly reinvent the cuisine. “We use the best, freshest ingredients,” says chef-partner Robert Price. “We have a great smoker right behind the restaurant where we do brisket, baby-back ribs, smoked duck, chicken wings and the smoked tomatoes for our lasagne. I go to the farmers market every week and plan seasonal foods and fish dishes. And what could be more American than s’more pie?” What’s more, the restaurant’s irresistible oysters Bingo is in the grand tradition of Louisiana’s baked oyster dishes, Key lime pie (the great American dessert) is a constant and welcome presence, and don’t forget there’s prime rib happening every Monday night. And did we mention the Anchor Steam? ----------------------------Buckeye Roadhouse

15 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley 331.2600 2ND Marin Joe’s, Corte Madera 3RD Bubba’s Diner, San Anselmo

BEST BAR/RESTAURANT BAR Although the restaurant is not yet four years old, Finnegan’s is growing up. “People are

starting to realize we’re more than just a bar,” says Mark Edwards, who started the Novato “American bar and grill meets Irish pub” with brothers Alex and Henry Hautau. They recently revamped the dessert menu to include more sophisticated fare such as berry bread pudding, and the bartender will be happy to mix up a Passionate Pomegranate Martini. Of course, more traditional burgers, fries and pizzas are available in this family-friendly eatery, and traditional Irish beverages such as Guinness and Smithwick’s are on tap. There’s also live music on Thursday and Saturday, an open mike on Monday, trivia contest on Tuesday and Karaoke on Wednesday. ----------------------------Finnegan’s

877 Grant Ave., Novato 899.1516 finnegansmarin.com 2ND Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio 3RD D’Angelo’s, Mill Valley

BEST BREAKFAST The popular Half-Day Cafe continues to delight diners with its delicious breakfasts. Let’s start with the coffee—a must for most of us—robust, and strong enough to get you going. Along with the pastries, Belgian waffles, pancakes and cooked organic whole grains, is the ample selection of egg dishes. And, if you don’t find one to your liking, they’ll whip you up a three-egg (or substitute tofu or egg whites) omelet or scramble with the addition of four items of your choice, including cheese, bacon, sausage (pork or chicken), mushrooms, peppers, chiles, even corn. The lively atmosphere is

just right for the kids, too. If you can’t find something to enjoy here, you’re just not hungry. ----------------------------Half Day Cafe

848 College Ave., Kentfield 459.0291 2ND Dipsea Cafe, Mill Valley 3RD Marvin’s, Novato

BEST BREWPUB/SPORTS BAR The big, bold prizewinning suds crafted at Moylan’s are just one popular highlight of this 14-year-old Novato destination. The friendly setting features a beer garden, reading room and dart room complete with fireplace. A tantalizing menu of American pub grub—burgers, chicken wings, fish and chips, pizzas from the wood-burning oven—complements the beers beautifully. But it’s proprietor Brendan Moylan’s outstanding selection of stouts and ales that keeps the customers satisfied: robust Kilt Lifter Scottish Ale; rich, toasty Dragoon Irish Stout; bracing, bittersweet Hopsickle triple-hopped Imperial IPA. Moylan also bottles several of his more delectable creations, which can be found at discerning groceries and liquor stores throughout the Bay Area. ----------------------------Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant

15 Rowland Way, Novato 898.4677 2ND Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax 3RD Mayflower Pub, San Rafael

BEST BURGER Phyllis is gone, but her legacy continues at Phyllis’ Giant Burgers under the watchful eye of James Cho, who has expanded into roomier spots in Novato and Santa Rosa. Though Phyllis’ retains the aura of eateries from a bygone era, it caters to the most discerning of diners with a range of choices: beef, vegan, chicken and turkey burgers, in quarter- and half-pound sizes; five kinds of cheese to choose from; hot dogs; killer housemade onion rings; milkshakes and soft-serve ice cream. And Cho continues the old-fashioned commitment to quality that Phyllis’ fans favor—fresh ingredients delivered daily, Niman Ranch beef, etc. The giant burger remains the most popular and even, in health-conscious Marin, the giant cheese and bacon burger is the biggest seller. Unlike so many newer spots that try to replicate the retro diner and charge dearly, Phyllis’ prices remain reasonable for the high-quality real deal. ----------------------------Phyllis’ Giant Burgers

2202 4th St., San Rafael, 456.0866; 924 Diablo Ave., Novato 898.8294 2ND M&G Burgers and Beverages, Fairfax and Larkspur 3RD Pearl’s Phatburger, Mill Valley

BEST BURRITO Growing up in Marin, Greg Maples enjoyed the culture of fresh produce and a healthy lifestyle, and noted that there just wasn’t a 26 > lot of fast food in the county. WantMARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010 PACIFIC SUN 25

ALICE in Marinland ing to provide the quality and freshness that Marin’s health-conscious want, in a product that was affordable and quick-and-easy to get, Greg opened his first High Tech Burrito on Fourth Street in San Rafael in May of 1986. People have since flocked to their unique combinations, including the “Cajun,” “Surf-n-Turf” and “Thai” burritos. Now the California-style taqueria has 13 stores in the Bay Area, with the first franchise opening in Australia. And Greg insists the growth has been methodical and organic, dedicated to continue delivering his high-quality products for good value in the proper locations. In the meantime, Greg’s introduced a new “Healthy Grill” menu of options under 600 calories and an updated menu meant to streamline the ease of ordering for his loyal, appreciative clientele. ----------------------------High Tech Burrito

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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT As the benevolent and genial matriarch of Jennie Low’s Chinese Cuisine—an estimable 22-year culinary favorite—Jennie Low, now 70 years old, still enjoys her work. She admits that she thought about retiring at 58, then 62, then 65... “Now I just don’t say ‘retire,’” she jokes. “I just enjoy my customers too much.” And the feeling is mutual; her loyal customers—“extended family,” she calls them—return again and again for Jennie’s mango chicken, Cantonese noodle, chicken pot stickers and crab puffs, among other delicacies, the healthful cooking of which is diligently supervised in the kitchen by Jennie and her daughters. “This year when I found out Jennie Low’s won Best of Marin, I was overcome by emotion and deeply honored,” says Jennie, who confesses she was worried that she would lose some of her biggest fans after closing the Mill Valley location in 2007— not so, as they’ve popped up at both her Novato and Petaluma sites. “A special thank you to my Marin customers for their years of loyalty and support! As we look forward to the Year of the Tiger, my staff and I will continue to do our very best to be worthy of this great honor.” ----------------------------Jennie Low’s Chinese Cuisine

120 Vintage Way, Novato 892.8838 2ND Yet Wah, San Rafael 3RD Tommy’s Wok Cuisine, Sausalito

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for keeping customers happy. Chef Glenn Miwa changes about one-third of the menu every day, much of it shaped by what arrives in the boxes from local organic farms. Paying attention to current trends, the Miwas have introduced gluten-free alternatives in the takeout case. Low fat and sodium and no refined sugar keep the “choice” items on the menu continuously popular here in fit-conscious Marin. Besides all the healthy stuff, they make a daily hash, baked-from-scratch breakfast goodies, as well as their classic coconut layer cake. Not in the mood for something sweet? Then order the Chinese chicken salad, a classic that never goes out of style. ----------------------------Comforts

335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo 454.9840 2ND Mike’s Sourdough, San Rafael 3RD Perry’s Deli, various locations

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT The authentic Left Bank Brasserie, housed in the historic Blue Rock building, hit adolescence and began to question its identity. General manager Jennifer Courtney says it found itself and is once again the place to go for enjoying a long list of outstanding brasserie classics in convivial surroundings (the bar is particularly lively). A facelift, lower prices and Chef de Cuisine Sean Canavan, who came on board a year-and-a-half ago, have hip French-food fanciers packing the place. Canavan’s seasonal menu—inspired by Paris’ famous Les Deux Magots—is fundamentally French, with a soupcon of California—locally available fresh ingredients—tossed in. He says health-conscious diners have led him to tweak a number of familiar French offerings, creating dishes that are lighter, but no less delicious. So it’s not 50 million Frenchmen, but could a majority of Marin diners be wrong? ----------------------------Left Bank Brasserie

507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 927.3331 2ND Le Garage, Sausalito 3RD Le Chalet Basque Restaurant, San Rafael

Staff pick BEST HONEST-TO-GOD DINER No, we aren’t talking about trim little postmodern coffeehouses with enokiarugula scrambles on the menu and vases of flowers where the catsup and paper napkins ought to be. When we say “diner” we mean Lundy’s, the sort of a place where a hack or a skirt can get an honest cup of joe and a platter of grub without emptying the pockets and forfeiting the rent money. Housed in the historic (1883) Mulberry Building, the place is rich with retro ambience. The long, narrow space is dominated by a polished-wood counter where you can watch affable countermen fry eggs, grill potatoes and flip pancakes.

< 25 Best of Marin 2010 Vintage photographs and Giants memorabilia decorate the walls along with handlettered signs listing the house specials, classics like biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros, chicken-fried steak and cornedbeef hash (a particular local favorite). Other specialties include an Irish breakfast complete with bacon, sausage, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms; two dozen sandwiches (when’s the last time you had a Reuben or a Monte Cristo?); several big blossoming California salads; and chili, pork chops, waffles, milkshakes and other timeless rib-stickers. The stipend is minimal, the servings are bountiful, the doors open at 6 in the a.m. and owner Lupe Mercado makes everyone feel at home. ----------------------------Lundy’s Home Cooking

1143 Fourth St., San Rafael 456.7669

Staff pick BEST HOSTELRY There aren’t many hotels in Marin or elsewhere with the charm, ambience and away-from-it-all vibe of the Panama. Built a century ago as a private home, this bucolic Gerstle Park landmark has been catering to boarders, diners and travelers since 1926 and offers the relaxed atmosphere of an

old-school country retreat. A series of pastel buildings and a garden patio host a popular restaurant and nine singular accommodations, each decorated in a different style (safari, nautical, pueblo, Venetian, bordello and, of course, Lady Bracknell’s boudoir). Your room, suite or bungalow might have a wet bar, skylight, sitting room, clawfoot tub or bidet, and all feature a private patio or balcony as well as a refrigerator, cable TV and microwave oven. All in all it’s a comfy, relaxing hideaway to enjoy some yummy California cuisine, hear some live and lively jazz, blues and flamenco and get away from it all in classic Marvelous Marin fashion. ----------------------------Panama Hotel

4 Bayview St., San Rafael 457.3993

BEST ICE CREAM/YOGURT Going to Fairfax and passing up a cone at Fairfax Scoop would be like traveling to Agra and shielding your eyes from the Taj Mahal. This friendly little hole in the wall scoops up ice cream, yogurt and sorbet crafted in small batches from all-natural ingredients like Straus Family dairy products, Tomales Farms produce, evaporated sugarcane juice and a dizzying array of spices and flavorings. The constantly evolving menu might include chocolate-covered grasshopper, mate tea from South America,

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901 A St., San Rafael 454.8080 2ND Il Fornaio, Corte Madera 3RD Sorella Cafe, Fairfax

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63 Broadway, Fairfax 453.3130 2ND Double Rainbow, San Rafael 3RD Woody’s Yogurt Place, Mill Valley

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE AND BEST BAKERY “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons,” T.S. Eliot so eloquently said. And Marinites have been measuring their lives the same way for years at Emporio Rulli. The Larkspur favorite is the spot for county residents to idle over a cup of joe, write the great American novel or sit and contemplate life’s rich pageant. Rulli’s a sweet-smelling garden of freshly baked delights, served up with silky, robust cappuccinos, macchiatos, lattes and espressos blended from fresh-roasted beans. And Best of Marin coffee should always be paired with Best of Marin baked goods, so don’t be shy with Emporio Rulli’s fruit tarts, tiramisu, Amalfi (with pistachios and limoncello) or the—trust us on this one—dark Venetian Doge. ----------------------------Emporio Rulli

464 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 924.7478 Coffee 2NDDr. Insomnia’s, Novato 3RDAroma CafÈ, San Rafael Bakery 2NDSweet Things, Tiburon 3RDBovine Bakery, Point Reyes Station

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT With its numerous wins in this category,

readers and international food-lovers agree: Lotus Cuisine of India puts the “yummy” in biriyani and the “mmm” in masala, serving wholesome and satisfying contemporary North Indian cuisine created from traditional recipes. Lotus’ chef for the past 11 years, “Lal,” uses fresh, handpicked ingredients and organic produce wherever possible to enhance a plethora of meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as providing gluten-free and vegan options. And their affordable and abundant lunch buffet continues its popularity among downtown San Rafael diners. Lotus owner Pal Sroa has come a long way since making donuts as the son of grocers and has recently opened Anokha in Novato, adding to his family-owned consortium of scrumptiousness with Lotus in San Rafael, Cafe Lotus in Fairfax and the Old Town Bistro in Novato. ----------------------------Lotus Cuisine of India

704 Fourth St., San Rafael 456.5808 2ND Bombay Garden, San Rafael 3RD Avatar’s, Sausalito

Scott Whitman and Mitsunori Kusakabe, executive chefs at Sushi Ran, say the basis of their success is “the endless pursuit of trying to produce the best food and select perfect ingredients.” The result is not only one of the best Japanese restaurants in Marin, but in the country. Whitman, who trained at the California Culinary Academy, concentrates on the Western style aspects of the menu, which uses largely locally produced ingredients and organic vegetables from boutique farms, and sushi master Kusakabe brings Japanese artistry and expertise to traditional, classic dishes using the best fresh seafood that can be obtained. The menu is highly seasonal and always changing, which is just the way the creative chefs like it. ----------------------------Sushi Ran

107 Caledonia St., Sausalito 332.3620 2ND Robata Grill & Sushi, Mill Valley 3RD Taki, Novato

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Parents of squirmy tykes can vouch for the relief granted by Avi Bikszer and his kidtastic Easy Street Cafe. A father of five, Avi understands that sometimes it takes more than the usual “crayons and kids’ menus” that most restaurants provide to entertain the little ones during a sit-down meal. “My own experience is that kids need to go somewhere and parents need to feel comfortable.” So Avi built a special “kids section” in his cafe—an oversized dollhouse that takes up the center of the

restaurant and comes equipped with video screens and speakers—that’s also clearly visible to parents, as they dine at tables surrounding the area. About 90 percent of the staff are parents, and the menu for both kids and adults veers toward healthy international comfort foods, with lots of fruits and veggies, organic ingredients and vegetarian options. ----------------------------Easy Street Cafe

882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 453.1984 2ND Wipeout Bar & Grill, Greenbrae 3RD Sorella Cafe, Fairfax

BEST LOCAL WINERY “Grape juice, passion and alchemy” are what drives winemaker Paul Kreider and his award-winning creations at Ross Valley Winery. A winemaker since 1972, Kreider began utilizing grapes from a small family vineyard in 1987, then adopting a “Burgundian” stance—“intervening as little as possible”—when manufacturing his fermented juices, allowing the wine to make itself. Now specializing in singlevineyard, single-varietals, Kreider (along with two-year apprentice Kerry Kirkham) runs the winery operation in back, with the tasting room and retail boutique in front. Winemaking can be a tough business, but Kreider is committed to the pursuit, still finding fun in meeting new people and “creating something with nothing.” And it’s Kreider’s flavorful creations and expertise that inspired Kirkham to volunteer— although she admits winemaking is not what the movies depict it to be. “It’s very messy, not romantic,” she says, smiling. “I’m amazed at how much dedication it takes.” Also promoting sustainability, Ross Valley Winery is offering a “Lug-a-Jug” program for customers who bring clean glass wine containers with stoppers for Kreider to fill with one of several red or white 28 >

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT After 15 years in business, Il Davide has the recipe for a winning restaurant. Their extensive wine list, stocked with Italian and California selections, is designed to pair with the Tuscan-influenced menu. Claiming the largest selections of wines by the glass in Marin, customers have the benefit of choice. The constantly changing menu is extensive and diverse, offering diners a variety of pastas, fresh salads, seafood and innovative specials. The $10 lunchtime pasta and salad is renowned with 12 or 13 different dishes to choose from alongside a generous pile of crisp greens. Signature items such as Ravioli di Zucca and Calamari Dorati are perennial favorites. Il Davide would like to thank their loyal clients for all their support.

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If you’re in the mood for a little pomegranate-glazed duck breast, Moroccan lamb tagine with couscous and chickpeas or butternut squash-filled phyllo cigars with cilantro chutney—and who isn’t?— hie yourself on over to Insalata’s, settle back and enjoy a matchless meal of CalMed comfort food. The menu changes seasonally, but a few customers’ favorites are eternal: the Syrian fattoush salad, the Middle Eastern veggie platter, the delectable assortment of tapas and mezes. The bar’s a convivial place to enjoy one of the house cocktails (the Pomegranate Cosmo is especially tasty). And if you don’t have time to fully appreciate the restaurant’s warm, elegant surroundings, the guys at the takeout counter will fix you up.

Las Camelias has been Marin’s top spot for authentic Mexican cuisine since it opened its doors 32 years ago. “I’ve got the same wife, the same kids and the same location,” Gabriel Fregoso, the restaurant’s chef-owner, says with a smile. “The menu changes a bit now and then, though.” A Jalisco native, Fregoso arrived in Marin in 1975 and honed his cooking skills at the Lark Creek Inn and the late, lamented Arbor before opening his own place. “The cooking is done with integrity,” he says. “Everything is made from scratch and by hand” (including a traditional 37-ingredient mole sauce). Among the other house specialties are shrimp marinated in agave, ginger, cilantro and tomatillo; poblano peppers stuffed with caramelized onion, sour cream and zucchini; and a housemade Mexican chocolate cake rich with cream cheese 30 >

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912 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael 453.5850 2ND Taqueria Mi Pueblo, San Anselmo 3RD Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, San Rafael

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Toast has attracted crowds since opening a year ago at its Hamilton Marketplace location in Novato. It has just the right combination of ambience, hospitality, good prices and a great menu that keep hungry diners coming back. The theme is American comfort food, three meals a day, seven days a week. Toast has become a home away from home for many of its customers, providing a nurturing outpost for a good nosh. With an innovative kids’ menu, Toast welcomes families and uses ingredients that are sustainable and organic. Dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and fish and chips share the dinner menu with roast duck breast and rack of lamb, with nothing over $19. Breakfast and lunch have equal luscious offerings.

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BEST NOVATO RESTAURANT Specializing in meats with Argentinean accents, Boca has your meat cravings covered. From grass-fed to corn-fed to Kobe, the restaurant purchases only the highest grade of beef and grills over an almond wood fire. Steaks come with four sauces on the side: traditional chimichurri; chimi with smoked paprika and red pepper; green peppercorn with brandy; and bearnaise. The menu has a full selection of seafood, poultry and pork as well as innovative sides like truffled mac ’n’ cheese. Luscious specials such as seared jumbo scallops with citrus saffron butter sauce and venison in coffee and rosemary with figs and a balsamic reduction keep regulars coming back for more. Hospitality rules with great service, a comfortably rustic interior and a welcoming bar. ----------------------------Boca Steak

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menu of selections, with everything from champagne to whites to all types of reds (which makes picking difficult). Lounging dogs and cows remind you that you’re on a working farm, which only adds to the charm. There are a few tables outside where you can picnic overlooking rolling hills, and they sell Pt. Reyes Blue to complete your repast. The tasting room has lots of Grate-

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BEST PIZZERIA “I’m still experimenting, still a student,� says Mulberry Street Pizza’s Ted Rowe. “I’d rather be known as a student than a master.� Always looking for the next big

cheese, the chef’s produced a pizza named after a goldďŹ sh, and one called “The Docsâ€? as well as standard pepperoni pies. But the longtime-favorite pizzeria’s most popular pie is still “For the Love of Mushrooms,â€? which won a challenge on the Food Network in 2005. It features a whole wheat blended crust with white sauce, red wine reduction sauce, garlic, cheese and, of course, lots of sauteed mushrooms. The secret to a great pizza is no secret at all—“The best ingredients, using them with generosity,â€? Rowe says. Mulberry Street’s menu also sports salads with housemade dressing, fresh-baked cookies, spaghetti, meatballs, lasagne. Soups are also a hit, Rowe says, and his best seller is, surprisingly, a cream of tomato with a hint of curry. He didn’t think more tomatoes would be in demand given the rest of the menu, but his customers educated him. Still the student. ----------------------------Mulberry Street Pizza

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You know the feeling: whether it’s a bloodsugar drop, a need for a hangover cure, or just a moment of peckishness, sometimes a quick bite is in order. These suggestions for Marin mouthfuls are listed by location. Mill Valley: Sweet potato curry in naan at fusion-happy Avatar’s Punjab Burrito; Italian pastries chosen from a basket at Caffe Oggi, where you sometimes ďŹ nd sfogliatelle—clam-shaped Neapolitan pastry ďŹ lled with sweet cheese; a “Mini-Pearlâ€? at Pearl’s Phat Burgers, just enough between meals. San Anselmo: Baked glazed pork buns ďŹ lled with Chinese roast pork at Red Hill Cake and Pastry. Buy at least two. San Rafael: Kalua pork sandwich, Mauna Loa; pao de queijo (almost-sweet roll made from tapioca our), Brazil Marin Store; pupusas from the Salvadoran menu at Casa Manana; dill-enhanced beef piroshki, Golden Orb. Fairfax: freshly fried vegetarian/vegan samosas, Cafe Lotus. Novato: authentic focaccia imported from San Francisco’s Liguria Bakery (Saturday only) at Mangia e Bieve, with a bit of cheese from the deli. Bovine

Bakery, Point Reyes Station—yeasty, with cinnamon, nuts, sticky topping (restorative with strong coffee). —Pat Fusco

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969 Grand Ave., San Rafael 258.1688

BEST SAN RAFAEL RESTAURANT, BEST MEAL UNDER $20 If you’ve ever gone by the lunch line snaking around the bright, lime-green Sol Food restaurant on Third Street, you won’t be surprised that this spirited restaurant won two Best of Marin awards this year. Even Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives has heard of Sol Food and featured the restau-

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901 Lincoln Ave. and 732 Fourth St., San Rafael 451.4765

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BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Owner Richard Mayfield and chef Fidel Chacon of Seafood Peddler attribute their piscatorial popularity with diners to having “the freshest seafood around.” Live Maine lobsters shipped in daily from the East Coast, local Dungeness crab and petrale sole, sushi-grade ahi, Hawaiian mahi mahi, wild salmon and a variety of whole fish—on a menu of over 50 entrees— consistently lure diners into the waterfront restaurant for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Peddler’s expansive, marineinspired dining area also includes outside seating and three banquet rooms, plus a large bar with a lively happy hour (oysters!). ----------------------------Seafood Peddler

100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael 460.6669 2ND Fish, Sausalito 3RD Pacific Cafe, Kentfield

BEST SOUTHERN MARIN RESTAURANT So what makes the Buckeye Roadhouse the best restaurant in Southern Marin? “No one else has our ambience, atmosphere and service,” says chef-partner Robert Price, who’s been with the restaurant for seven years. “It appeals to everyone: hikers, commuters, people coming home from the symphony in black tie. The location’s terrific, right off the freeway on the way to the city, the beach and Mt. Tam. We have an amazing bar with great cocktails and a warm, clubby ambience. In the dining room there’s that wonderful fireplace that gives the place its great hunting lodge feel. The service is impeccable, and my partners and I (Peter Schumacher, Bill Upson and Bill Higgins) are really passionate about food.” Viz.: salmon tartare with wasabi cream and caviar; house-smoked chicken salad with almonds, apples and Maytag blue cheese; smoked Sonoma duck with lentils and goat cheese ravioli; filet mignon with green peppercorns and gruyere potato gratin; baked lemon pudding with huckleberry sauce...sold. ----------------------------Buckeye Roadhouse

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BEST THAI RESTAURANT When Thep Lela started offering a dish called “Crying Tiger,” customers wondered if this was a menu-ized comment on the troubles of a well-known professional golfer. Owners Natalie and Sak Kamloom insist this was unintentional. Their menus are known for their authentic, light, vegetablerich and healthy fare, which makes them a multiple Best of Marin winner. “Customers tell us their doctors recommend they eat here,” Natalie says. What makes their restaurant so good, the Kamlooms say, is that they have the complete game—the quality of the food, the preparation, the setting and the service—all at a very good price. And they serve cocktails, which brings everything up to par. ----------------------------Thep Lela Thai Restaurant

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BEST ‘TRENDY’ PLACE IN NOVATO A recent addition to the trendy east end of Novato’s Grant Avenue—if anything in my hometown can be called “trendy”—Anokha Cuisine of India serves pungent, scrumptious vittles in a warm, quiet atmosphere that encourages lingering. Omnivores and vegetarians alike will find sustenance for body and soul on the recession-adjusted menu. Highly recommended: the bengan bartha (“eggplant delicacy”), channa masala (chickpeas with tomatoes, herbs and spices), chicken tikka masala, tandoori prawns and goa fish curry. Big enough to accommodate groups but small enough for intimate dates, Anokha has only one

drawback: The owners are too polite to enforce the “no cell phones” sign posted on the door. ----------------------------Anokha Cuisine of India

811 Grant Ave., Novato 892.3440

BEST TWIN CITIES RESTAURANT The airy, light-filled dining room at Picco enhances the experience here, but nothing could outshine the food: a selection of shared plates, all perfectly executed. Relying on local, seasonal ingredients, the menu changes regularly, but always offers a mix and fusion of cuisines and enough variety to please the pickiest palates. The food is topnotch, but the atmosphere is not at all formal—something about sharing contributes to a more relaxed vibe. The wine list is outstanding, with a selection of bottles from near and far. And service is professional, never stuffy. The Marin Mondays menu showcases the finest from the county’s farms, ranches and wineries, including many locals’ favorite producers who sell their goods at the Marin Farmers Market on a regular basis. ----------------------------Picco

320 Magnolia Ave., Larkpsur 924.0300 2ND Marin Joe’s, Corte Madera 3RD Il Fornaio, Corte Madera

BEST WEST MARIN RESTAURANT Local oyster-eating experts agree: there are few more satisfying ways to down a delectable dozen than while overlooking Tomales Bay at sunset with an icy pint of beer or glass of chilled bubbly. And at Nick’s Cove, with its Pat Kuleto-styled roadhouse ambience, they pay major culinary homage to the best that Marin and Sonoma counties have to offer. Their menu—spanning all

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Staff pick BEST HISTORICAL HYPERVENTILATION In its nearly 12 decades of existence, the Dipsea Steps have acquired legendary status among runners, hikers and anyone in the mood for a good pulse-pounding alpine workout. Built, along with most of Mill Valley’s other tucked-away footpaths and staircases, when the town was laid out in the early 1890s, the three flights that make up the Steps were originally constructed of 671 logs and have the expedient if exhausting effect of delivering you from the floor of Cascade Canyon to the flanks of Mt. Tamalpais in a matter of minutes. The stairway has attained global fame as the first and most grueling challenge of the Dipsea Race, a 7.1mile Mill Valley-to-Stinson Beach marathon now in its 110th year. (“Old Dipsea runners never die,” said Jack Kirk, the local legend who ran every race from 1930 to 2002. “They just reach the 672nd step.”) It’s said that if you want to get from Lytton Square to the ocean in the space of an hour you’ve got to scale the stairs in 4 minutes and 15 seconds, a daunting concept, but it’s much more beatific to take on this fabled, bucolic staircase one step at a time, enjoying the dappled

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The Queen of Healthy Hearts WITH ALL THE RUNNING around, croquet playing and power walking taking place in Lewis Carroll’s books, it’s amazing how out of shape everyone seems (the Duchess, Queen of Hearts and the Tweedle twins would all benefit from a few more jumping jacks, if you ask us). We’d advise them to check out this year’s Best of Marin winners in health and fitness—from health club and sports apparel to yoga and Pilates studios, we could get Humpty Dumpty into a single-A-sized egg carton in no time. BEST GOLF COURSE Situated as it is in the gorgeous pastoral landscape west of Fairfax, the San Geronimo Golf Course is a breathtaking place to drive, chip, slice and putt. “We’ve got rolling hills, coastal oaks, almost 150 acres in all,” says co-manager Chris Bright of the 18-hole championship course. “There are coyotes, deer, foxes and wild turkeys, and salmon spawn in San Geronimo Valley Creek.” Built in 1967, San Geronimo 38 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

features creeks, ponds, sand traps and encompassing redwoods that have made the course a fun-filled challenge for golfers at every skill level (including Bob Hope, Samuel L. Jackson and Jim Plunkett). The clubhouse is a destination in itself, offering a banquet room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the green and “live music for dancing and a great buffet supper every week for only $10,” says co-manager Jennifer Kim. The venue also hosts several

charity fundraisers and golf tournaments each year. ----------------------------San Geronimo Golf Course

5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo 488.4030 2ND Indian Valley Golf Club, Novato 3RD McInnis Park Golf Center, San Rafael

BEST HEALTH CLUB The 2007 renovation of the Osher Marin JCC’s health club brought state-of-the-art equipment into a welcoming, safe environment, with separate studios for spin classes, group fitness and yoga/Pilates—plus an indoor and an outdoor pool. Certified instructors, under the direction of Kelli Maciel, offer 80 fitness classes per week, in addition to personal training. Teens to seniors, novices to experienced athletes feel right at home. Childcare and the on-site esthetician and massage therapists enhance the experience. Joining this health club can improve body and mind. Operations manager Barabara Rosenstein and marketing director Iris Lax say the JCC puts on a variety of performing arts and family and cultural events, at discounted prices for members—another bonus for working out at this up-to-date facility. So what are you waiting for? ----------------------------Osher Marin JCC

200 N San Pedro Rd. San Rafael 444.8000 2ND Mt. Tam Racquet Club, Larkspur 3RD Marin YMCA, San Rafael

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS When he was a scrappy 15-year-old kid, Mikyo Riggs originally wanted to be the toughest street fighter around. But what he got out of mixed marital arts instruction was so much more: “It taught me how to live my life by a code, a value system. I became a competitor not a street fighter.” Now a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt who has competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, and trained with the top champions in wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai and MMA, Mikyo has a double-goal as an instructor: to teach students how to win martial arts tournaments, and the life lessons that come with regular

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BEST GLASSES AND EYEWEAR Touting the Bay Area’s largest selection of distinctive glasses from around the world, 20/20 Optical can adorn your face with the most eye-opening accessory you’ll ever own. Envision the latest styles from top eyewear designers like Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Anne et Valentin, Betsey Johnson, Chanel and many more. Your gorgeous peepers will only be enhanced by the expertise and service of owner David Schwartz and staff, as they be-spectacle you with the ultimate in design, comfort and individuality. ---------------------------20/20 Optical

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Locally owned and operated, Stephan-Hill Jewelers prides itself on the art of detail. Half of the items carried in the store are designed and manufactured by husband-andwife team John and Marian Garfolo, artists in metalwork and jewelry design. They are inspired by the craftsmanship of European jewelers and travel there on a regular basis to get ideas, as well as collect and sell the work of internationally known jewelers. Working with colored gemstones, they’ve

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ALICE in Marinland < 45 Best of Marin 2010 The ladies also host events, classes and free services—like a recent “Nutrition for Lovers” group with healthy, delectable, libido-enhancing snacks; “Wisdom of the Face,” a free workshop on the ancient art of Chinese facereading; monthly co-ed discussion groups on sexuality; and occasional classes on how to pleasure women and men orally and manually, taught by popular local author Midori. ---------------------------Pleasures of the Heart

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BEST MASSAGE The secret to their success is “keeping it simple.” Mill Valley Massage provides affordable treatment by qualified professionals in a tranquil setting, supporting the belief that regular massage is part of a healthy lifestyle—and some say it even passes as “a passive form of exercise.” And clearly, the benefits are plentiful: Massage promotes relaxation, reduces stress, relieves muscle tension, raises immune efficiency, helps heal musculoskeletal injuries, improves circulation, increases energy, enhances flexibility, improves sleep and creates an overall sense of well-being. Mill Valley Massage—which also has a larger location in San Rafael— offers shorter lunchtime and chair massages, as well as facials, using local, natural,

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BEST MEN’S CLOTHIER Let’s face it: We may be high achievers in this county, but we are not stuffy pedants. And Patrick James Clothiers knows this well. Sure, men find plenty of stylish, high-quality suits and dress clothes here, but the store’s buyers scour every show and market to find the best collections of contemporary fashion for the most discriminating tastes. That means an impressive selection of business casual and sportswear, which Marin men seem to prefer. Customers rely on the professional sales associates—who do far more than merely ring up sales—to achieve the right look. Custom-made clothing and onsite tailoring ensure a proper fit. Along with well-known brands, such as Tommy Bahama, are a number of natty lines including Robert Graham, Joseph Abboud and Jack Victor of Canada, among others. These updated West Coast classics last, style- and quality-wise—

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Lori, Lily and Angie, the three sisters of Three Sisters, have been keeping Marin’s nails shiny and beautiful for 20 satisfying years. “We’re a family business and we love and support each other,” says Angie. “And we care about our customers too.” Lily agrees. “Our clients have been coming here and supporting us for many years and they’re like part of the family. We greet them by name when they walk in the door and we remember their favorite color and shape. It’s a very friendly atmosphere.” “Our customers say this is the cleanest shop around,” continues Angie. “In fact we just got a perfect 100 percent score from the State Board of Cosmetology.” The sisters’ staff of 10 “does everything,” says Lily, “manicures, pedicures, artificial nails—and we help keep your nails healthy. We have hundreds of different colors and we do nail design, too.” 48 >

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trial is a fairly scathing indictment of the British legal system, with trivial points of order trumping issues of guilt, innocence, right and wrong and the king/judge attaching great importance to the nonsense testimony of the Knave. Politics and politicians get their due elsewhere, when several characters hold a caucus-race, in which everyone runs in a circle and accomplishes nothing. of wealth as the key to happiness is presented as a loony concept, to say the least. At one point manic investors hug life-size “tickets” as they ostracize the cashpoor Alice and gurgle about smoke worth a thousand pounds per puff; in Through the Looking Glass, the now-grown Alice aspires to wealth and social position and finds both of them illusory, insufficient or unreliable (“the rushes had begun to fade, and to lose all their scent and beauty, from the very moment that she picked them”). O “The Walrus

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In case all of this deep-dish uber-analysis makes you nervous, don’t worry: The books aren’t all about capitalism, class conflict and the hypocrisy of Victorian society. Carroll threw in parodies of contemporary poetry, caricatures of his friends and colleagues and several allusions to non-Euclidean geometry and abstract algebra. He also told a pretty good story. — Matthew Stafford

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< 61 Best of Marin 2010 inspire, encompasses practically every genre of design, with “a lot more contemporary offerings than we’ve had in a long time,� said Bowman, who’s noted a trend recently in “green� furniture, natural upholstery and “more pieces that are easy on the environment.� All the in-house designers regularly attend educational meetings, keeping up-to-date on the latest and greatest in aesthetic know-how. Wielding this creative wisdom enables Sunrise Home’s designers to ascertain the best kinds of furniture for their clients, given their particular lifestyle, tastes, budget and the ways in which they hope to utilize their home—beyond merely “bragging rights� to envious neighbors. ----------------------------Sunrise Home

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“We organize your home from attic to basement and make it work better,â€? says Margaret Walsh, president of ChangingPlaces. Under the guidance of Walsh’s head supervisor, a feng shui master, “we put your cupboards and closets in order, organize your belongings, create ofďŹ ces that work and build bookshelves and storage systems to improve your house’s energy and make it ow.â€? The ďŹ rm also assembles teams of eco-friendly painters, plumbers and contractors to meet your remodeling needs and prepares homes for the real estate market, helping with downsizing, packing, estate liquidation and moving. “We make downsizing as easy as possible, helping our clients sell or donate their belongings so they can live a simpler life.â€? ----------------------------Changing-Places, Inc.

P.O. Box 629, Sausalito 461.6257 2ND A Space for Everything, San Rafael 3RD California Space Organizers, San Rafael

BEST KITCHEN/ BATH REMODELER As owners of Kitchens and More, Rosemarie and Krikor Halajian realize they’re designing precious space in the heart of a home that impacts all lives, many times a day. “This is a room people share with others,� say the Halajians. “It’s an expression of themselves. After the kitchen is done, they’re living with that space.� A fullservice design, supply and construction company, Kitchens and More has been supplying kitchens and baths of all styles and materials in Marin homes since 1992. Creating partnerships with their customers enables the design team to give their customers what they want, with a healthy dose of positive energy. “We want them to be happy through the entire process. At the end of the project, we like them to look at it and feel that there’s not any point that didn’t pay back—that there’s nothing [about the process] they would change.� ----------------------------Kitchens and More

4178 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 479.1000 2ND Lamperti, San Rafael 3RD Marin Kitchenworks, Novato

BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGNER No one can call partners Kathleen Slattery and Dave Phelps uneducated about their business. Slattery is an AIA architect and Phelps is a landscape architect, landscape contractor and certiďŹ ed arborist. The advantage to Gardens & Gables customers, they say, is the whole-project expertise and experience they bring to the table, if not the garden. “Our designs can be connected and ow smoothly,â€? Slattery says. They are especially good at habitat gardens, removing lawns and putting in alternatives, and developing ground water and rain water catchment for a greener green space around Marin homes and businesses.

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21 Joseph Court, San Rafael 499.0331 2ND American Soil and Stone, San Rafael 3RD Earthwomen Plus One, Fairfax

BEST LUMBER & HARDWARE STORE Popularly considered a Marin institute for building supplies in the upper end of Ross Valley, Fairfax Lumber & Hardware was founded in 1912 and is 100 percent employee-owned. Augie Venezia, a 32year staff member, believes its long-term success is due to the shop’s broad range of materials and full line of hardware options that are solutions-based, rather than lifestyle-based. Whether you’re remodeling, doing household repair or new construction, this is where you go to get what you need—not what you think might be cool. “No ‘feel-good’ stuff here,� laughs Augie. Fairfax Lumber also stocks a nursery and has become a leader in the assortment of nontoxic, recycled and nature-friendly “green� products available. ----------------------------Fairfax Lumber & Hardware

109 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax 453.4410 2ND Pini Ace Hardware, Novato 3RD Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley

BEST MOVING AND STORAGE “We’ve never had a complaint in the history of the company, and we’ve never missed a move,â€? says Mario Batz, general manager of Johnson & Daly, the go-to choice for the county’s moving and storing needs for over three decades. Why? “Integrity, dependability and value. If we break it, we ďŹ x it. We’re very price-competitive: We offer free boxes, free storage and percentage discounts. We’re absolutely full service—we take pictures of your furniture and belongings, container-

ize them, move them, unpack them where you want them and take away the boxes. We can even hook up your stereo.â€? The familyowned ďŹ rm has a eet of 23 trucks, 40-plus employees with workers’ comp and a 150,000-square-foot warehouse, the biggest in the North Bay. Johnson & Daly also does heavy lifting—safes, cars, pianos, you name it—and can handle moves across town or around the globe. ----------------------------Johnson & Daly Moving and Storage

110 Belvedere St., San Rafael 491.4444 2ND Earl Farnsworth Express, San Rafael 3RD Aloha Moving & Storage, San Rafael

BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR Nick Kunst calls his business “the Nordstrom’s of painting,â€? and with good reason. In business since 1871, Kunst Bros. covers all the bases, from doing any preliminary repairs to recommending color schemes. Employees are all long term, wear uniforms and are neat and easy to identify. The company is insured, licensed and bonded and a helpful person always answers the ofďŹ ce phone. Kunst Bros. is a throwback to the way many businesses used to be—quality work done by people you can trust. They are proud to be a green business, recycling all materials and using mostly low-VOC paints, making theirs a zero-waste company. For superior workmanship on your next paint job, call Kunst Bros., a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated business. ----------------------------Kunst Bros. Painting

76 Belvedere St., San Rafael 456.4044 2ND McCarthy Painting, San Rafael 3RD Giesen Painting, San Rafael

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BEST of 2010 tention are what turns on the power for Martin & Harris—and you, according to the polls—with over 50 years of successful service and supplying appliances in Marin. Buying a household fixture is generally more necessity than sport and the M&H sales team aims for quick-and-easy fulfillment, even going as far as prompt, free delivery and the recycling of your old goods. Knowing that no machine is a perfect vessel forever, owner Paul Berry takes pride in his experienced technicians (some of whom have been on staff for over 25 years) who are on-site to care for your shiny, new, energy-efficient, stainless steel frontload washer from the very first cycle to the last. With a 3,500-square-foot showroom, top name brands from Amana to Whirlpool, and every imaginable cooking, cleaning or refrigerating apparatus you’d need, why not plug in? ----------------------------Martin & Harris Appliances

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< 63 Best of Marin 2010 keep up with customers’ needs. From little old ladies to high-end contractors, customers can count on getting quality products at the right price. With the largest selection of green paints and products in the area— including paint removers and cleaning supplies—more goods at lower prices for the budget-conscious, expertise in matching as well as mixing colors, Marin Color strives to stock everything a painter might want or need. And Marin Color is there to help with the process from start to finish: The in-house color consultant is available Monday through Saturday and the guys behind the counter will advise on the best materials for specific tasks. So forget the big chains, and let these pros color your world. ----------------------------Marin Color Service

770 Second St. San Rafael 453.4065; 703 Grant Ave. Novato, 897.9411 2ND Tamalpais Paint & Color, Corte Madera and Mill Valley 3RD Jackson’s Hardware, San Rafael

BEST PATIO FURNITURE “Why should I have to give my reasons for sitting in the midday sun?” Ray Davies of the Kinks famously asked in one of the band’s hit songs--and we don’t think he should. That’s why we recommend he check out Frellen’s Casual and Outdoor patio furniture for those upcoming sunny middays of 2010. Whether you’re a British Invasion icon who prefers cast aluminum and wrought iron or a value-seeking Marinite dreaming of afternoons in wicker and teak, Frellen’s will have you outdoors and casual at 64 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

card, spooky Halloween greetings, handmade Valentines, a dizzying array of Christmas cards and hilarious, outrageous, sappy, sociopolitical, transcendental or simply beautiful cards for no particular occasion. (That Muir Woods snapshot should satisfy the A. Day conundrum.) Two Neat also sells cards by local artists and photographers as well as a unique selection of CDs, DVDs, gift wrap, T-shirts, postcards and goofy, avant-garde or otherwise cutting-edge toys and memorabilia (Sigmund Freud action figure, anyone?). ----------------------------Two Neat

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2158 Fourth St., San Rafael 454.2021 2ND Standards of Excellence, San Rafael 3RD Rafael Appliance Co., San Rafael

a great price. Pass the lemonade, please. ---------------------------Frellen’s Casual and Outdoor

530 Francisco Blvd., W., San Rafael 459.6144 2ND Jackson’s Hardware, San Rafael 3RD West End Nursery, San Rafael

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BEST PLACE TO FIND AN ARBOR DAY CARD Arbor Day’s coming up April 30, and if you’re worried about finding the perfect card for your favorite Druid, head to Two Neat, where you’re bound to find something suitable among the wide array of greetings, guffaws and gimcracks. This is the place to come for a sweet or sassy birthday

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BEST PLUMBER Entering its 26th year of business in Marin, it’s easy to see why O’Connell Plumbing has earned the loyalty of its customers. “Tak-

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ALICE in Marinland ing care of people is what we do best,” says general manager Paul Guzman, who’s taken over daily operations from recently retired founder Ed O’Connell (Rebecca Kleiner is the current de facto owner). “You’re our neighbor, not just our customer,” explains Paul. “People trust us—we see everything nobody else does—and we don’t take that lightly. We try to live up to that trust.” It’s a small company but Paul says their goal is to be responsible contractors, educating their customers about options so that they can make an informed decision, and implement plumbing what will last. “We aim to be our customers’ plumbers for life.” ----------------------------O’Connell Plumbing

P.O. Box 641, Fairfax 457.8932 2ND Ongaro and Sons, San Anselmo 3RD Peter Levi Plumbing, San Rafael

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BEST RESALE/ CONSIGNMENT SHOP After more than 25 years in the antique business, Robin and Wayne Wechsler are taking Dove Place to a whole new level. Son Matt has joined as their “tech guy,” giving their treasures even more exposure to a worldwide market. Dove Place is still the Marin place to sell single consigned goods or an entire estate, or to buy. (Right now is a marvelous time to buy rare and beautiful objects, Wayne points out.) But www.doveplaceantiques.com allows shoppers from Tamalpais to Timbuktu to peruse the estate jewelry, furniture, objects d’art, clocks, stemware and other merchandise. “While Best of Marin is good, we’re going for Best in World,” Robin says. ----------------------------Dove Place Antiques & Consignments

160 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 453.1490 2ND Stella’s Fine Consignments, San Anselmo 3RD Encore, San Rafael

BEST ROOFER Charles McLeran established his full-service McLeran Roofing in Marin in 1929. And in 1978, his son Brian took over, taking to heart his father’s original motto, “Depend-

BEST of 2010 able Roofing Service.” With that in mind, Brian takes each job personally—whether it’s a small leak or complete overhaul, he always goes out of his way to take care of his customers. “It all pays off,” he says. Nowadays, while Brian has become more involved in community service and nonprofit work, Tarry Winfrey, who’s been with the company for 20 years, is in charge of day-to-day operations, carrying on the family tradition of dependable roofing service and treating every customer like family. ----------------------------McLeran Roofing

1945 Francisco Blvd. E., San Rafael 456.7663 2ND Marin County Roofing 3RD Morris Roofing

BEST SELF-STORAGE No matter what the reason, the act of moving can be a stressful, exhausting and overwhelming endeavor. Thankfully, Andree and John (aka “Dr. J”) Jansheski have made it their business for nearly three decades to lighten the load. And in 2006, Bellam Self Storage became solarpowered—within the past year, they’ve switched all gas to electric—making it the only certified green self-storage facility in the county. It’s a clean concrete building with stable temperature year-round, a gated entry and topnotch security, fully staffed seven days a week, and can accommodate the largest moving trucks in a covered loading area. The Bellam staff can offer and give assistance on how to pack, what size storage is needed, how to pack boxes or ship a crate, providing all supplies and free informational brochures. When it comes down to it, they just want to figure out what’s best for you, even if it involves going elsewhere—but really, why would you? ----------------------------Bellam Self Storage

24 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael 454.1983. 2ND Heirloom Storage, Novato 3RD Self-Storage Emporium of Larkspur

director of marketing, agree this creates a “dynamic and culture that are unique,” allowing the company to attract and keep the best agents in the business—instilling confidence in buyers and sellers. ----------------------------Frank Howard Allen

10 offices throughout Marin 2ND Bradley Real Estate 3RD Coldwell Banker

BEST TILE AND STONE Located in San Rafael since 1983, Ceramic Tile Design has seen trends come and go. They are very excited about the newest tile to come out of Italy—digital imaging of stone. The best patterns of real stone are reproduced using photography onto ceramic tiles; it’s so realistic with texture, color and pattern that you can’t tell the tile is not the real thing. Since no mining is involved, the tile is environmentally sound and it’s very durable and doesn’t need sealing. CTD carries the finest selection of tiles for any budget. Their sales team is knowledgeable and good at design, offering customers unsurpassed service. With over 1 million tiles in its inventory, CTD has the selection and service for any size job. ----------------------------Ceramic Tile Design

2ND CTW Designs, San Rafael 3RD Marin Tile Supply, Novato

BEST WINDOWS AND DOORS Window Warehouse has been outfitting Marin’s residences and business buildings with panes of glass, hinged entryways and skylights for 25 years. A few weeks ago, the Campodonico family sold the 8,000square-foot store—although Steve Campodonico is staying on as sales manager— to Eric Ziedrich, owner of Healdsburg Lumber. Ziedrich says he has no desire to change what seemed to be working so well, giving Steve all the credit for this year’s Best of Marin win. But there may be some “enhancements,” like introducing new products and expanding into window coverings, cabinets and kitchen design. The primary focus will remain windows and doors, with repair work and house calls made by all service staff, who still do all the recommendations, measurements and installations you’ve appreciated and acknowledged over the years. ----------------------------Window Warehouse

5776 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera 924.8388 2ND Glass & Sash, San Rafael 3RD Novato Glass, Novato <

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BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Frank Howard Allen, founded right here in Marin and focused on the North Bay, celebrates its centennial in June (watch for the announcement of a major community service event in recognition of that feat). Under the guidance of longtime owner and CEO Larry Brackett, the company has grown (a new office opens in Larkspur next month) large enough to sustain all the services home buyers and sellers want and need, yet it remains small enough to maintain a close-knit, family feel. The direct link to management is empowering, giving agents a voice and sense of belonging. Brackett, president Noreen Smith, along with Ronna Somers, general manager and Claudia Coury,

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836 Fourth St., San Rafael 454.3747. 2ND Mt. Tam Bikes, Mill Valley 3RD Sunshine Bicycles, Fairfax

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The Hookah-Smoking Caterpillar Awards THOUGH IT TAKES place in sooty Industrial Age England, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ promotes a very small ecological footprint. Children frolicking in the great outdoors, characters eating (and smoking) organically grown herbs and veggies, fossilfuel-free interdimensional transportation... If the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse ever need a new bike to get to the March Hare’s pesticide-free green-tea party, they’ll be in good hands in Marin.

Staff pick BEST ALPINE GETAWAY In the mood for a little yodeling and lederhosing but the airfare to Zweilütschinen is just too altitudinous? Scale the flanks of the sleeping maiden to the venerable Mountain Home Inn, an upscale treehouse of an aerie where one can enjoy the beauty, stillness and arboreal fragrance of Mt. Tamalpais in bucolic comfort. 66 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

The inn’s wonderfully rustic ambience is accented with branch-frame barstools, dried-twig chandeliers and mounted snowshoes, and there’s a lovely deck overlooking the perfumed, tree-filled canyon below where you can toast the redwoods, the mist and the mountain greenery. The 10 overnight accommodations all face the bay and the sunrise and might offer a private balcony, a fireplace or a Jacuzzi, just the thing after a day of mountaineering. Occasional guest Jack London once called

Mill Valley “America’s Little Switzerland,” and after a visit to this charming alpine cuckoo clock you’ll know why. ----------------------------Mountain Home Inn

810 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley 381.9000

BEST BIKE SHOP There are arguably few more vital contributions to civilization than man’s invention of the wheel—which makes Mike’s Bikes double the good. (Actually, triple, if you consider Mike’s donation of 450 bikes this year to people in Africa.) And with today’s focus on alternative transportation and reducing our carbon footprint (not to mention the desire to cut auto-costs in this tumultuous fuel-driven economy) the two-wheeled contraptions at Mike’s gigantic shop offer freedom in various pedaled guises. Although the vast array of frames, tires and gear may be overwhelming at first, store manager Chad Etheridge— under the strict (OK, not really) tutelage of local owners Ken Martin, Matt Adams and a silent third partner—promises to provide a “warm, fuzzy place” for all your forked, cranked and derailleur-ed options, depending on your thoughtful answers to the questions, “what’s your situation now?” and “where do you want to be?” The road is wide open...

The College of Marin, Marin Master Gardeners and Conservation Corps North Bay created the magical oasis that is the College of Marin’s organic farm more than a year ago. Students and community volunteers gather weekly on a 5-acre farm to learn about organic gardening from teachers Steve Quirt and Wendy Johnson, author of Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate. If you haven’t been over there, get off the couch, turn off the computer and slap on your hiking boots. I ride my mountain bike in these hills and always stop at the farm to breathe in the scent of fertile soil and to cheer on the young fruit and flower seedlings. Less than 5 percent of our farms nationally are tended organically. In organic farming and gardening, we continue to add organic matter (compost) to the soil once we’ve harvested the crops, so the land is always being replenished. We take from Mother Earth and we give back. As opposed

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to conventional farming, where it’s mostly hit and run agriculture. Organic Gardener’s Mission: To put worms in charge.

Tubgg!qjdl BEST COVE Pirate’s Cove in the Marin Headlands was a favorite drop-off point of Prohibition-era rum-runners, and this secluded nook’s encroaching cliffs, circling vultures and creeping ocean mists do lend the surroundings a certain rocky-coast smuggler-buccaneer ambience. Mostly, though, it’s an incomparable place to relax, reflect and reconnect with the natural world. Seals and sea lions frolic offshore. There are tide pools full of brightly colored starfish, mussels and anemones. The small beach is strewn with boulders and a fascinating collection of driftwood, and it’s sheltered on three sides so you can stare out to sea or lie in the sun without getting blasted by the shoreline’s un-gentle breezes. (The beach more or less disappears at high tide, so plan ahead.) To get there, take the Tennessee Valley Trail to the Pirate’s Cove Trail, a meandering, dropping-and-rising footpath abundant with spring wildflowers and spectacular vistas of the coast, the ocean and the city to the south. The trail continues to Muir Beach in case you’d like to down a pint of stout at the Pelican Inn to end your day in true yo-ho-ho fashion.

Tubgg!qjdl BEST GROUP TO SAY IT —DON’T SPRAY IT! A big round of applause and an organic floral bouquet to MOMAS (Marin Mothers Against the Spray)—along with EcoMom Alliance, Sustainable Novato and Fairfax, Teens Turning Green, Pesticide Free Zone and Paul Apffel—who have all been working

Good Earth Natural Foods is very proud to have a loyal customer base that has an understanding of food, a willingness to support the store and is committed to a level of integrity in what is sold there. Good Earth feels a responsibility to hold high standards and heightened criteria in what they carry. Each type of produce is labeled with origin and miles traveled, foods are grown or prepared with no pesticides, minimally processing and no food additives. Organic, no GMO, local and sustainable are all standards that the Good Earth strives to meet, giving customers the information they need to make food choices that are right for their bodies and the Earth. ----------------------------Good Earth Natural Foods

closely with the Marin County Board of Supervisors to create the terms of the new IPM Ordinance. (This means revising outdated pesticide laws and banning many dangerous chemicals from being used at county owned or maintained public spaces.) Because of these outspoken local groups and concerned citizens, the county is now looking for safer alternatives and has removed nearly all endocrine disruptors and all possible, probable and known carcinogens from the “special use” pesticide list. “We want to emphasize that the county has come a long way, and they are working in a very collaborative fashion—but we still have a long way to go to remove pesticides from public places,” says Debbie Friedman, chair of MOMAS. Garden Tip: Stop buying pesticides for your yard. They’re so old school. They should’ve gone out with Beatle-bangs.

1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax 454.0123 Health Food 2ND Oasis Natural Foods, Novato 3RD Real Foods, Sausalito Business That Supports Going Green 2ND Fairfax Lumber, Fairfax 3RD Marin Sanitary, San Rafael

BEST NURSERY/GARDEN Locally owned since 1958, Sloat Garden Center features nine Bay Area locations, all of which are open seven days a week. That kind of convenience is what you appreciate in your neighborhood nursery, along with knowledgeable staff, an colorful collection of pottery and their informative series of $5 seminars on subjects like: how to grow vegetables or make your own homemade jams; how to repot orchids; pruning your fruit trees, flowering shrubs and native plants; and more. And, if you need a little

helpful advice or assistance with designing your garden, Sloat’s consultants will come to your rescue, taking into account your existing plant material and available time. ---------------------------Sloat Garden Center

1580 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael 453.3977; 700 Sir Francis Blvd., Kentfield 454.0262; 657 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley 388.0102; 401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.0365; 2000 Novato Blvd., Novato 897.2169. 2ND Sunnyside Nursery, San Anselmo 3RD West End Nursery, San Rafael

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< 67 Best of Marin 2010 it feels good to develop a relationship with the people who grow what we eat. Though not all vendors offer organic goods, many do (organics aren’t limited to produce), and the market continues to increase its organic offerings. The quality and quantity of organic produce, grown and driven in from some of the choicest areas in the state each week—often picked the same day—can’t be matched. Part of the magic of the market is watching how the fruits and vegetables vary as the seasons change. Broullon enourages us to support farmers all year, including those cold and rainy days—and don’t forget to bring your own bags. ----------------------------Marin Farmers Market

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pend a rewarding Saturday on the beautiful slopes of Mt. Tam and help preserve the mountain and its watershed for wildlife, plants and people. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive non-native plants, repair trails and bridges, and educate the public. Web: marinwater.org E-mail: volunteerprogram@marinwater.org Phone: (415) 945-1128 Regular volunteer events include Trail Days on the 1st Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Habitat Restoration events on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon.

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It’s been a great year for SolarCraft, a Marin-based business since 1984. President and co-founder Bill Stewart, along with Bob Smith, director of sales and marketing, have turned up the heat on the latest, most efficient solar products in the industry, featuring solar-electric and solar-thermal products to fulfill all commercial and residential, as well as agricultural, energy needs. And if you’re thinking about going solar, Bill and Bob say, “Now’s the time.” State rebates are going to drop this spring. So wherever you go for your solar power

needs, Bill and Bob advise you to “look for a quality company with an established track record and a long warranty period.” ---------------------------SolarCraft

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BEST STAFFING AGENCY “We’re large enough to offer a myriad of services and small enough to provide personalized support to our clients,” says Lorraine Gauthier, senior consultant with Nelson Staffing, the biggest independent staffing service in Northern California. The agency places both temporary and permanent employees in the administrative, financial, legal, technical and gaming fields and also offers Workforce Logic (professional payrolling, worker classification and contingent workforce management) for clients like Bank of America, Google and Hitachi. With 15 locations throughout Northern California, the firm is also very community oriented. “We’re family owned and operated, and that makes a big difference,” says account executive Debi Geller. “We’re proud to help our clients and job-seekers and that we’re doing our part to support the economy.” ----------------------------Nelson Staffing

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members of the tropical fruit family coalition picket at the marin farmers markets. “Local Shmocal! It has come to the attention of the Tropical Fruit Family Coalition (TFFC) that fruits and vegetables grown outside of California are not allowed to be sold at the Marin Farmers Markets. We feel that this is discriminatory. Your motto “fresh and localâ€? leaves us out. We demand an explanation!â€? -The Tropical Fruit Family Coalition Hi. My name is Tommy Tomato and I represent the Marin Farmers Markets. In response to recent demonstrations by the Tropical Fruit Family Coalition, I feel the need to clarify that we local fruits and vegetables hold no prejudices against tropical fruits. It’s just that we’re committed to following the rules for California CertiďŹ ed Farmers Markets. If it’s not grown by a CertiďŹ ed Producer in California, it can’t be sold at the Marin Farmers Markets. It’s not personal. Even the most die-hard locavore probably enjoys an occasional banana. The most important thing to me is that people think about where their food is coming from and make an eort to purchase locally-grown food ďŹ rst. The Marin Farmers Markets are proud to celebrate four years of being voted Marin’s Best for Organic Produce. Thank you for your vote and your ongoing support!

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decides which activity and how long to do it. A camper can do whatever for long as he or she likes. “It’s structure,” Steve says, “just a different structure.” “We want to make sure we’re doing what the kids want,” Kate says. “We conform to them, not the other way around.” Food at the camp is heavy on the organic, fresh and locally grown, and is served family-style with the cafe open all day. Again, kids choose. Parents can choose, too—when and how often to bring their children—from one day to an entire summer. Unused days are automatically refunded. And somehow it just all works. ----------------------------Steve & Kate’s Camp

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The Cheshire Cat Awards THERE’S PLENTY OF cute critters and one precocious kid in Lewis Carroll’s famous Alice books—plus one disturbing sequence when a baby is thrown against a wall and turns into a squealing pig—so we think there’s plenty of reason Wonderland residents would appreciate our roster of Best of Marin winners. Whether in need of a great pet store and groomer for the Cheshire Cat or the perfect art and party supplies for Alice, Marin’s the place! BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Over 50 years of providing families with education and resources has made Heller’s for Children your one-stop shop for kids’ stuff—especially apparel. But while you’re outfitting your little darlings from head to tiny toes, you may notice lots of other high-quality infant- and toddler-gear you simply can’t afford to pass up. Competitively priced car seats, strollers, tot-sized 70 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

furniture, toys and seemingly everything “b”—bassinets, bedding, bathing, baby carriers, books, booster seats and breastfeeding equipment—finds its way to Heller’s, and quite possibly, your bambino-loving home. ----------------------------Heller’s for Children

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BEST DAY SUMMER CAMP Steve and Kate Susskind must know what they’re doing—they’ve been running Steve & Kate’s Camp for 30 years in Marin—although it all sounds as chaotic as a Wonderland tea party. Their philosophy: Let kids decide. Happy campers, age 4 to 12, are given a choice of activities that include things such as high-def filmmaking, electric car racing, sewing, knitting, sculpture, bungee jumping, soccer, etc.—and the kid

Staff pick BEST KID-SIZED BEACH WITH A PORTAL TO MARIN’S PAST Weary Marin moms—exhausted from a day of hot yoga and shopping for cool shoes at Neiman Marcus (just kiddin’)—need a little R ’n’ R once in a while, but who wants a day at the beach to be fraught with worry that junior will be swept away by a rogue wave or munched by a hungry shark? 72 >

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< 70 Best of Marin 2010 That makes China Camp State Park all the more inviting. The waves on San Pablo Bay are minuscule, gently lapping the pebbled shore and providing aural ambience and a flat surface for an afternoon of leisurely rock skipping. Lounge on the warm sand, enjoy a quiet picnic or explore the shallow tide pools. Forget your cares, and if the young ones are restless, visit the easily accessible rustic museum to learn about the contributions of the thousands of Chinese immigrants who once populated the vibrant fishing community on this magical bay. And don’t forget to say hello to Frank Quan, the village’s last resident. ----------------------------China Camp

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In the heart of West Marin, Walker Creek Ranch hosts Camp Soulajule every summer for 8- to 12-year-olds and a special leadership program for 13- to 15-year-olds. The camp has an emphasis on environmental education, all incorporated in traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, kayaking and crafts, as well as 76 >

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Six weeks of fun for children ages 3-8 years. Age 3: gymnastics lessons taught by Spinners Gymnastics team. Age 4-5: daily swimming lessons. Age 6-8: 2 weekly swim lessons, and 2 weekly Capoeira lessons, plus ďŹ eld trips on Fridays. Teachers are Marin Horizon teachers with ECE units; an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Activities include soccer, crafts, hikes, drama, cookouts, off-campus walks & ďŹ eld trips. 9am-3pm, with extended care until 5:30pm. 1/2-day option avail. for 3-yr. olds. Choose 4 or 5 days a week. June 28Aug 6, 2010.

Larkspur, San Rafael & Mill Valley. Programs for entering kindergarten and 1st graders and a program for 2nd to 6th graders. Group games, arts & crafts, sports, science, cooking, water days, karaoke, BBQs, scavenger hunts, bike trips, Legos, photography, Fun Factor, bounce castles, rock walls, face painting and much more. Campers may participate in weekly ďŹ eld trips to places like The Exploratorium, Scandia, Q-Zar and more! Register for any number of days, weeks or for the whole summer at a major discount! Space is limited.

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www.WalkerCreekRanch Welcome to Camp Soulajule, a four or ďŹ ve day residential summer camp for campers ages 8-12, at Walker Creek Ranch, the home of the Marin County Outdoor School, which is operated by the Marin County OfďŹ ce of Education. Activities include canoeing, swimming, hiking, creek walks, a ďŹ eld trip to the beach, ceramics, arts and crafts. Evening programs include a campďŹ re, skit, a barn boogie, and night walks.

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The Mad Hatter Awards THE CRAZY TEA PARTY at the March Hare’s house is nothing compared to the wild times to be had at some of our Best of Marin entertainment establishments. Whether it’s your unbirthday or not, we’ve got places to dance, buy instruments, see live performances or throw an unforgettable wedding that would blow the Mad Hatter’s top off. BEST ART GALLERY A truly great art gallery not only inspires but connects people within its community. At the Donna Seager Gallery, its namesake proprietor also hopes that viewers find something different to experience every time they venture inside. And indeed, the gallery’s diversity and quality of Bay Area artwork is impressive. When searching for art to display—having been in the gallery world for 32 years and with a background in art history—Seager relies on good old-fashioned visceral reaction. “It’s a fist in your gut,” she explains. “I look for well-crafted complexity, richness and a magical quality that stays with you.” The

gallery has recently changed from doing a show a month to a show every six to eight weeks, allowing for “more depth,” says Seager, who’s also added a West Wing gallery store to sell jewelry, books, museum catalogs and object-related art. And she’s excited about currently exhibiting artist, Devorah Jacoby, whose collection, “Friends, Family and Other Misfits” (running through April 15), Seager says, really “speaks to contemporary life.” Seager believes that, “In shifting times, art becomes more necessary to raise the bar in a community. And in Marin, where we’re very lucky to have a wealth of artists, the gallery becomes a hub of like-minded people.”

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BEST ART SUPPLIES After four decades in Santa Rosa, Rileystreet Art Supply opened a San Rafael outlet in 2007, much to the delight of Marin’s painters, sculptors and photographers. “People said ‘Thank God you’re here and we don’t have to drive across the bridge anymore,’” says store manager Bente Mirow. “We filled a need that hadn’t been filled before.” The store caters to professional artists, beginning artists, teachers and students working in every medium, from painting and drawing to charcoal, printmaking, photography, sculpting and textiles. The sunny, skylit, high-ceilinged space stocks a fantastic assortment of easels, pastels, canvases, papers, brushes, stationery, art books, modeling clay, drafting materials, portfolios, block prints, photo albums and much more, and offers figure drawing sessions, a full schedule of ongoing classes and free art demonstrations every Saturday morning. It’s a good place to tap into your artistic impulses, says Mirow. “People come in, get inspired and create things.”

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Tubgg!qjdl MOST DEVILISH PLACE TO WORSHIP TEENAGE JESUS AND THE JERKS If you think that Ellen and Simon’s battle for the heart and soul of American Idol is the most important development in pop music, then turn the page. If you know that some of the best music can’t be found on any Internet MP3 site, then read on. Red Devil Records is a retail record store— bricks and mortar, baby—that specializes in the arcane, the interesting, the rare, the exotic. Looking for obscure 1970s Afropop? How about an original vinyl copy of a favorite Blue Note jazz album? A Joey Ramone action ďŹ gure? And you know you want that Teenage Jesus and the Jerks disc. Peering down from the wall are Vinyl albums, 7-inch singles, picture discs, DVDs, pop kitsch, posters, 1950s pin-up magazines, even hard-to-ďŹ nd CDs—it’s all here. Store owner Barry Lazarus—a living repository of punk rock, jazz, Latin, country and beyond—will make you a true believer. ----------------------------Red Devil Records

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BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE Since its debut, 142 Throckmorton Theatre has evolved into a venue that presents an impressive and eclectic range of quality musical performances, from chamber music and opera to rock and youth musical productions (and everything in-between). The intimate room is nearly perfect acoustically, and performers and audiences alike are especially responsive to the small space. The list of well known local and national performers is too long to detail, but includes Further, Bonnie Raitt, Odetta, English Beat, Noah GrifďŹ n, Woody Allen, S.F. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, to name just a few. With its nonproďŹ t status, 142 is able to provide youth program scholarships and senior/student discounts along with more community outreach. But none of it could happen without founder, executive and artistic director Lucy Mercer’s vision and perseverance—along with her small but dedicated staff, each of whom (including Lucy) is involved in all the behindthe-scenes details. There’s really nothing else quite like it locally. ----------------------------142 Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmor-

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BEST MOVIE THEATER Marinites have known for more than a decade that the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center is not just another popcorn palace multiplex. It is a state-ofthe-art facility in well-preserved Art Deco architecture that exhibits ďŹ rst-rate, ďŹ rst-run movies as well as ďŹ lms no one’s ever seen or screened before. “Our reputation just keeps snowballing,â€? says Maureen Dixon, marketing and communications manager for the nonproďŹ t California Film Institute, which operates the Rafael. Many special programs at the theater feature luminaries, such as Uma Thurman and George Lucas, as well as independent ďŹ lmmakers talking about

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BEST PLACE FOR A WEDDING How lucky we are in Marin to have so many idyllic locales to inspire a lifelong commitment to l’amour and wedded bliss! Time after time you tell us that Marin Art & Garden Center is your mecca for matrimonial ceremonies, and it’s easy to see why. Eleven lush acres replete with magical gardens, flowing fountains and a romantic gazebo provide the perfect setting to say, “I do”—either indoors or out. Because of this, the MAGC nonprofit volunteers come well-equipped with recommendations for caterers, decorators and nearby lodging for visiting (and suddenly envious) guests.

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im Burton’s current re-imagining of Wonderland is only the latest in a long line of cinematic attempts to bring Lewis Carroll’s surreal landscapes and inspired balderdash to the big screen. While the Depp vehicle currently donning the boxoffice top hat is mostly new material—a sequel, in fact, but still featuring the renowned Carroll characters—previous efforts to remake the episodic narrative of the original books have met with varying degrees of success. But at least all of them, in the words of the King of Hearts, “begin at the begin- This 1903 short shows how the original title to Carroll’s book had already been shortened by the tides of popular culture. ning and go on till [they] come to the end: then stop.” O The British Film Institute recently restored an abbreviated 1903 version of the story featuring a 20-something Alice heading down a hole that looks more like a freshly dug grave than anything quarried by Oryctolagus cuniculus. But already the classic scenes and characters—Alice’s growth issues, the Mad Hatter’s tea party and the Cheshire Cat—are being chosen in lieu of walruses, caucus races and gryphons.The narrative pattern of future productions is set! The biggest treat is seeing the advances in jump-cut editing that became special-effects staples up until the age of digitization in the mid-1990s. (Visit YouTube and search for Alice in Wonderland 1903 to see the full 10-minute film.) O The patience-trying 1933 film is perhaps most notable for its level of talent wasted. Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and W.C. Fields (as the Mock Turtle,White Knight and Humpty Dumpty, respectively) are all virtually unrecognizable under their fancy-dress-shop costumes; Fields sounds as if he’s reading his lines for the first time beneath his lobe-enhanced AA-extra-large egg head. The slovenly comedian’s scene is rendered even more frustrating by how uncharacteristically sober he sounds. O A made-for-television disaster from 1985 starts bad—thanks to a charmless, demanding imp playing Alice—and then devolves into a series of career-damaging cameos by the likes of such once-respected talent as Sid Caesar, Jayne Meadows, Red Buttons and Donald O’Connor. For truly hideous entertainment, check out Sammy Davis Jr. as a rapping Caterpillar, Sherman Hemsley moonwalking as the Dormouse and, good god, one of the Beatles flapping around in the fins of the Mock Turtle. Guess which one. O Amazingly, the most impressive Alice is also the least watchable. Czech stop-motion filmmaker Jan Svankmajer’s Alice from 1988 captures an intriguing nightmare quality in the little blond girl’s adventure, but its jarring close-ups of Alice’s mouth (?!) in which she voices all the dialogue-attributes from the book (“said the March Hare,”“said the Dormouse”...over and over) are unsettling at best. Perhaps not as unsettling, though, as the rabbit ripping a pocket watch from his intestines, a pyromaniac rat turning up the heat on a human head or the slab of raw beef with a mind of its own. O The Disney cartoon is by far the most recognizable retelling of the story—the image most Americans conjure of the characters, in fact, is far closer to the 1951 movie than the original woodblock illustrations of John Tenniel. The critics hated the film when it first came out, and the British especially lambasted the bowdlerized text. It fared poorly at the box office and would’ve been relegated to the dustbin of history if Disney hadn’t begun showing it on prime-time TV during the ‘70s, where it looked like a Max Fleischer masterpiece next to contemporary fare like Scooby-Doo and The Wacky Races. O Probably the best of the Alice films is the 1966 BBC version, which wisely forgoes the ridiculous costumes and simply lets its actors chew up the scenery as only Michael Redgrave, Alan Bennett, Peter Sellers and John Gielgud could. Filmed in black-and-white with a psychedelic Ravi Shankar soundtrack, its neo-realist style makes it the most engaging of all the entries. And, perhaps for cultural reasons, the Brits seem better in tune with the use of language in Carroll’s books—the differences between sarcasm, irony, word play and dry wit. The American readings play it as all nonsense. This who’s who of British comedic stage actors gets what most films don’t understand—the Wonderland characters are by and large in on the joke.—Jason Walsh W.C. Fields, in one of his less-memorable turns. MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010 PACIFIC SUN 83

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If something made sense for a change... Fortunately, nonsense translates well to all cultures ewis Carroll’s Alice books are a phenomenon in the history of literature, publishing and global cultural influence. When Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865 it became an immediate bestseller, and Through the Looking-Glass, published six years later, even exceeded it in popularity. The two novels haven’t been out of print since, and their characters and situations are as familiar as anything in Shakespeare, the Koran or the Bible. Wonderland’s overwhelming popularity (Queen Victoria and Oscar Wilde were among its earliest fans) led to American publication within months, but foreign-language editions were more problematic. Translating Carroll’s puns, alliterations, rhymes and coolsounding made-up words, not to mention his highly specific midVictorian references and allusions, was an almost unprecedented challenge. (Over the years the most sympathetic and imaginative translators, Satyajit Ray and Vladimir Nabokov among them, have concocted new nonsense words using the same root syllables Carroll employed to help replicate the original books’ absurdist flavor.) Nevertheless, popular French and German editions appeared in 1869, followed over the next few years by translations into Swedish, Italian and Danish. The 1879 Russian version, however, was greeted with general contempt—one critic called it “the tiring, boring, confused sick delusions of a little girl”—and the 1910 Japanese translation was burdened with new plot twists and an overarching moral tone that would have annoyed the original author. The book was even banned in Haverhill, New Hampshire, in 1900 for its “expletives, references to masturbation and sexual fantasies, and derogatory characterizations of teachers and of religious ceremonies,” and in Hunan, China, in 1931 for “putting animals and human beings on the same level.” Despite these setbacks, the books have been translated into well over 100 other languages as well (Latin, Irish, Cornish, Korean, Egyptian, Esperanto, Swahili and Hebrew among them) in hundreds of editions with illustrations by the likes of Arthur Rackham and Salvador Dali. Abridged and annotated versions have included Carroll’s own The Nursery “Alice” (1890), “to be read by Children aged from Nought to Five,” with all the puns and ironic subtext deleted; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Retold in Words of One Syllable (1905), an easy reader by one J.C. Gorham; and Martin Gardner’s landmark The Annotated Alice (1960), which comprised the two novels and explanatory text about all of those hidden allusions and parodied Victorian poems. And the books continue to sell—especially the originals. Carroll’s copy of the rare first edition (it was withdrawn when John Tenniel objected to the printer’s shoddy reproductions of his illustrations) sold at auction for $1.54 million in 1998, the highest price ever paid for a 19th-century literary work. (A copy owned by Alice Liddell, Alice’s inspiration, sold last year for $115,000.) The works have inspired operas, ballets, pantomimes, plays (including Joseph Papp’s 1980 bare-stage production with Meryl Streep as Alice, the White Queen and Humpty Dumpty) and comic books (three mangas in the past two years alone). The books’ devotees have included Edmund Wilson, W.H. Auden, Gore Vidal (who pointed out that the Alice books are about children, not for them) and Groucho Marx, who reread them every year and muttered, “The time has come, the walrus said” to Margaret Dumont in Animal Crackers. The Marxes are but one obvious example of Carroll’s influential madness; what would Edward Gorey, James Thurber, Monty Python and Dr. Seuss be without him?—Matthew Stafford

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BEST PLACE FOR DANCING Owner Garry Graham is very proud that 19 Broadway has live music every night, and has for the last 26 years. A cultural institution in downtown Fairfax, 19 Broadway’s “live and let live” attitude fits right in. Internationally known to reggae musicians, the club also attracts big-name touring acts such as Mose Allison as well as local favorites like Tommy Castro. The variety of great music sets the table for folks to boogie

down and shake a leg. A family business, 19 Broadway is run by people who love music. Open until 1:30am nightly, come on in and dance to rock, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, blues and roots music in the charmingly funky atmosphere of 19 Broadway. ----------------------------19 Broadway

17 Broadway, Fairfax 459.1091 2ND Club 101, San Rafael 3RD Fourth Street Tavern, San Rafael

Staff pick BEST PLACE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER POET You don’t need to know the difference between a limerick and iambic pentameter to appreciate the beauty of the distilled emotion harbored within a well-crafted verse. Want to get in touch with your inner poet? Just dive in. The Marin Poetry Center is the perfect place to start your immersion program. This cul-de-sac of culture, nestled in the Victorian elegance of the Falkirk mansion, routinely plays host to some of the Bay Area’s most gifted wordsmiths, panel discussions and writing workshops. You can even rub elbows with Marin poet laureate Albert Flynn DeSilver, who reigns from a chair, literally, constructed from actual poetry books. You think a guy who sits on a chair made of poetry books

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BEST RECORD/CD STORE “We specialize in obsolete media,” says Gary Scheuenstuhl, owner and manager of Mill Valley Music. In an era of digitally computerized downloadable music with all the ambient personality of a microwave oven, this is the place to lay your hands on some warm, lush LPs as well as 45s, cassette tapes, reel to reels, even eight-tracks. The shop offers two floors of rock, jazz, blues and soul, folk, country, classical and show tunes, comedy albums, sound effects and vintage radio programs plus guitar strings, turntables, stereo equipment, books, sheet music and old Fillmore Auditorium/Avalon Ballroom posters—”most everything related to music.” The store’s inventory is over 60 percent vinyl (with a few CDs and DVDs thrown in), and customers from as far away as Japan have stopped by to scope out the original pressings, vintage memorabilia and other treasures. “It’s a labor of love,” says Scheuenstuhl, who worked at the legendary Village Music for 25 years before opening his own place. “I’m a music fanatic.” ----------------------------Mill Valley Music

320 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 389.9090 2ND Bedrock Music, San Rafael 3RD Red Devil Records, San Rafael

BEST THEATER COMPANY Rehearsals may not begin until next month, but there’s still plenty going on behind the scenes at The Mountain Play. Executive director/producer Sara Pearson and development and associate director Beth Spotswood are always organizing and strategizing for this and next seasons’ productions. Though the nonprofit organization puts on only one musical each year—with only two exceptions since 1913—it’s actually quite an extravaganza—with Mt. Tam as the stage, the Bay Area as the backdrop. It’s an all-day adventure, whether theatergoers arrive at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre by shuttle bus, on foot or bike: pre-show entertainment, a picnic— brought or bought on-site—gorgeous views and fresh air are all part of the experience. Legendary Bay Area director Jim Dunn (27year veteran) takes on Guys and Dolls this season, with the versatile Susan Zelinsky, in her sixth Mountain Play, as the uptight Sarah Brown. So the question is, do you bet on Mindy’s strudel or cheesecake? ----------------------------The Mountain Play

177 East Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley 383.1100 2ND: Marin Shakespeare, San Rafael 3RD: Ross Valley Players, Ross <

The only thing that truly makes sense in Wonderland—teatime “British holidaymakers touring the country roads of Europe frequently carry with them a Primus stove, a kettle and a teapot. Teatime finds them having a brew-up by the side of the road. Local passersby are curious; here is the circumstantial evidence that confirms a fact known in Europe for centuries—the British are mad.”—Adrian Bailey tea party is the centerpiece of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and no British tradition could be more hidebound and ripe for satire. Teatime is to England what bullfighting is to Spain or automobiles are to Americans: a national impulse that goes beyond reason or simple addiction into the realm of ceremonial obsession. It’s impossible for a Brit to function after 4 o’clock without the chronic stimulation of a cuppa tea and any little nibble at hand, from buttered toast to a sausage roll, a Chelsea bun and a slab of chocolate cake. Tea’s hold on the populace knows no hour, though. Eighteenth-century lexicographer and man-about-London Samuel Johnson described himself as “a hardened and shameless teadrinker” who “with tea amuses the evening, with tea solaces the midnight, and with tea welcomes the morning.”That essential Englishman, Boy George, once said,“I would rather have a cup of tea than sex,” and British novelist Margery Allingham reflected,“When one kicks over a tea table and smashes everything but the sugar bowl, one may as well pick that up and drop it on the bricks, don’t you think?”The Mad Tea Party’s buttered pocket watches and convoluted chitchat are just one step removed from the real thing. People have been chewing the wild, caffeine-rich leaves of Camellia sinensis, a native of southern China and Southeast Asia, for millennia. But it wasn’t until about 2,000 years ago that brewing the stuff and sipping its essence became commonplace, as new methods of steaming, drying, frying, wilting, bruising, rolling and pressing the leaves coaxed a wide range of flavors, colors and fragrances from the plant’s naturally astringent phenolic makeup. By the 12th century, Buddhist monks in Japan had embraced the brew’s soothing properties enough to develop the ritual tea ceremony, and in 1658 the first shipment arrived in England.“That Excellent and by all Physitians approved China drink, called by the Chineans Tcha, by other Nations Tay alias Tea,” as trumpeted by an advertisement in a London newspaper, was prohibitively expensive and was sipped from a bowl without milk or sugar in a medicinal sort of way. Then Charles II’s new bride, the worldly Catherine of Braganza, made teadrinking fashionable, the beverage’s hot, brisk character took hold in Britain’s damp, cold climate, and between 1700 and 1800 England’s tea consumption jumped from 20,000 pounds to 20 million. Britain eliminated the middleman and established tea plantations in its own colonies (especially India) about 30 years before Alice sat down with the Mad Hatter and company. They were probably sipping the dark, intense tea of Assam or Darjeeling that was and is more to the Briton’s liking than the gentler green teas of China and Japan. The tea party itself was popularized around this same time by the Duchess of Bedford to fill the long hungry hours between lunch and dinner, and the first public tea shops opened soon afterwards. Today, depend-

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ing on your circumstances and where in the country you happen to be, teatime can be anything from a quick break in the workday to a full-on rigidly structured meal in itself. The brew is, of course, the most important part of the meal, and its preparation is attended by certain inviolable rules. Bring cold water to a rolling boil in a teakettle. Put one heaping teaspoonful of loose tea per cup of water (plus one for the pot) in a warmed teapot. Bring the pot to the kettle (not the other way around), pour the boiling water over the leaves and let them be for precisely five minutes. (Regional differences determine at this point if you’re mashing, soaking, scalding, damping, drawing or steeping your tea.) Serve with sugar lumps, lemon wedges, cold milk and what to many of us is the best part of teatime: the food. The classic, extremely substantial high tea is a product of the rural north, the land that also produced Lewis Carroll and his rampant imagination. With fish and chips and Yorkshire pudding, it is one of England’s few gifts to global gastronomy. At high tea one can gorge oneself on a dazzling variety of sweet and savory snacks, tidbits and delicacies, few of them healthy and most of them delicious. Scones and crumpets with clotted cream and bramble jelly. Slender sandwiches with cucumber, watercress or shrimp paste. Sausages and cold pork pie and salmon cakes with a stalk of celery or two for roughage. Dundee cake, Eccles cake, Battenburg cake and Banbury cake; saffron buns, black buns, Bath buns and hot cross buns (Easter’s just around the corner). There’s shortbread, and oatcakes, and gingerbread and biscuits, and don’t forget the fat rascals, singing hinnies and lardy cakes. With spring in the air and Mt. Tam at its wildflower-strewn loveliest (and a jaunt to Harrod’s Terrace Bar for the real thing fiduciarily impractical), now’s the time to pack the picnic basket with all the essentials (shortbread, clotted cream, lemon curd and marmalade are as close as your neighborhood grocery, the bakeries are fragrant with scones and hot cross buns, you’re perfectly capable of assembling a cucumber sandwich and isn’t it about time you invested in a Primus?) and embrace your inner madness. Don’t forget the pocket watch. —Matthew Stafford The Hatter was most likely pouring an intense Darjeeling when Alice dropped by unexpectedly.

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BEST CAR DEALER It hasn’t been the best of times for the car maker, but Mike Christian, general manager of Marin Toyota, says the company’s longtime track record and tremendous reputation over the past 50 years will win out. His dealership’s responding by continuing to pay close attention to customers’ needs and by expanding the service hours to 7am to 9pm on Monday through Friday; 7am to 6pm, Saturday. “We work to adapt and improve upon the process,” Christian says, and attributes Marin Toyota’s repeat Best of Marin win not only to their good corporate citizenship, sponsorship of Little League teams and charity support, but to their goal that “buying a car should be fun and pleasant.” The Prius remains the unofficial mascot car and number-one hybrid car in Marin—it’s not for nothing those Toyota commercials show Mt. Tam in the background. 88 >

The tires at Cain’s will see you safely through Wonderlands and beyond.

The Off With Their Head Gaskets Awards TRANSPORTATION SERVICES in Wonderland are seriously lacking. The Cheshire Cat gets about pretty efficiently, but everyone else is rushing this way and that, spending days journeying across giant chessboards and repeatedly finding themselves lost and heading in the wrong direction. Perhaps they’d be wise to call our Best of Marin winners in automotive services to get them to where they need to be. BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR/DESIGN Blake’s Auto Body “is one of the few green auto body shops in the United States,” says estimator Jordy Andros. “We only use water-based paints, our Novato and Rohnert Park outlets are solar-powered, we filter our wastewater and we recycle just about everything.” Blake’s has also been the county’s premier collision-repair facility since the flagship San Rafael facility opened in 1980, repairing and restoring all makes 86 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

and models of banged-up automobiles with incredible care and attention to detail. Free estimates, a lifetime warranty and 24-hour towing also keep savvy car-owners coming back (70 percent of Blake’s business is made up of repeat customers). “We also specialize in insurance collection work,” says manager Anthony Allgood, “and if the insurance company won’t pay up we’re lenient with our good customers about pricing.” Blake’s is a major supporter of local youth programs, just another way this family business

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that weren’t enough, Leonardi does engine and transmission replacement, as well— services not available at many independent mechanics. And, unlike the dealership, if there’s a problem, you can go directly to the man in charge. ----------------------------Leonardi Automotive

location—well, an additional location. Pat McAlonan handed over the business to his son, Mark, but Pat still comes in to work, along with Mark’s siblings Ritchie, Rooney and Erin. The new store at 725

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“OH, HOW I WISH I COULD SHUT UP LIKE A TELESCOPE! I THINK I COULD, IF I ONLY KNEW HOW TO BEGIN.” —ALICE

BEST DOMESTIC CAR REPAIR Diamond-certified, AAA approved and a BBB gold shield recipient, Leonardi Automotive has clearly been doing something right. And that something is keeping local autos in tip-top shape for close to two decades. Owner Tony Leonardi (with fiancée Liz’s assistance) and his ASE-certified mechanics maintain and repair domestic and Asian import vehicles for the granny driving her low-mileage 25-year-old car to fleet vehicles. Plus, Leonardi provides shuttle service—a real benefit. For those who can’t be car-less for a day or two, Leonardi offers incredibly inexpensive rental cars. Not only can customers make appointments online, they also receive online reminders for regular maintenance services. As if 88 PACIFIC SUN MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2010

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BEST TIRE SHOP After 52 years in the same location, Cain’s Tires has a new owner. Sort of. And a new

I HAD IT WRITTEN DOWN.” —ALICE

Lincoln specializes in brakes and used tires, which Pat says is a “huge market.” The original store has a busy veteran staff that may look like controlled chaos in action, but it’s clear that the workers like each other and everyone is treated with respect. The customers get to choose from a huge variety of tire brands, with a price guarantee. For this family-run concern it’s all about earning repeat business. ----------------------------Cain’s Tires

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e ain’t Johnny Cash—not by a long In addition to Bach fugues and cello sonashot. No country twang. No pout. tas, the accomplished storyteller and classical No man in black. Instead, Richard musician offers insight about composers and “Dobbs” Hartshorne totes their works, telling them a double bass and packs a about Russian composer parcel of J.S. Bach. Dmitri Shostakovich’s COMING SOON But like the country legpersecution at the hands Richard “Dobbs” Hartend, who built his reputaof authorities of the shorne performs Saturday, tion playing for prisoners, repressive Soviet state and March 27, at 7:30pm, at the home of Martha Danly, Hartshorne, as he likes to other tales. 11786 Shoreline Highway, Pt. be known, can captivate a The Prison Concert Reyes Station. Call 603/209captive audience at a state Project has proved reward4133 to RSVP. pen, as he did recently for ing for the musician and inmates at San Quentin inmates alike. “Mainly, State Prison, playing the what I try to do is give Baroque composer’s calmthem permission to do anying “Six Solo Suites for Unaccompanied Cel- thing they want and not feel like they’re relo” transcribed for double bass. quired to understand something or get some Since 2004, this internationally respected specific thing from the music,” Hartshorne string player and peace activist, along with recently told the San Rafael-based Strings pianist Tali Margolis, has been sharing highmagazine. “Anything that they get is good. brow culture with some of society’s most “I throw a lot of stuff out there just to outcast citizens. help them.” With state funding cuts mounting in The innovative prison project is funded, prison education programs, Hartshorne is in part, by a grant from the National Endowon the tail end of a whistlestop March tour, ment for the Arts. < String Greg along at gchaill51@gmail.com. bringing classical music to prisons, juvie halls and drug-abuse programs around the state. He’s now reached one-third of the state correctional facilities in California. SPiN OF THE WEEK This week Hartshorne makes an appearance for both local inmates and, as part of a The Complete Columbia Singles local fundraiser for his organization, some of (Collector’s Choice) Paul Revere and the Raiders Marin’s more well-heeled and law-abiding Clad in Continental Army uniforms residents. and given to high-stepping dance On Saturday, March 27, he’ll perform for moves, Paul Revere and the Raiders incarcerated youths at the Marin Juvenile today would be mistaken for Tea Justice Center in San Rafael, and on Monday, Party activists. March 29, at the Henry Ohlhoff House, a But in the midresidential substance-abuse treatment facility ’60s, with the in Novato. British Invasion in full swing, this American rock band, led by ponytailed singer Mark Lindsay, became a fixture on radio and ABC’s afterschool TV series Where the Action Is. This three-CD set shows that there was more to the band than its breakout 1965 single “Steppin’ Out,” collecting 66 tracks, many in the original mono and produced by goldenboy Terry Melcher. The set includes frat-rock faves, surf anthems, pop hits (“Just Like Me,”“Kicks,”“Hungry,” “Indian Reservation”), funk, flowerpop, proto-primal blues, commercials for Pontiac and Mattel, some schlock and a whole lot of pleasant surprises.—GC

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Some things are definitely better left in fewer dimensions.

Nadia’s adventures in movieland Century Larkspur manager adds dimension to life in the theater biz by Davi d Te mp l e ton

Writer David Templeton takes interesting That said, being no real fan of the newpeople to interesting movies in his ongoing fangled 3-D technologies, I couldn’t help quest for the ultimate post-film conversawondering if I’d have appreciated it even tion. This is not a movie review; rather, it’s more without all the eye-popping distraca freewheeling, tangential discussion of life, tions of 3-D. Tonight, as Sandoval and I alternative ideas and take our seats at Cinepopular culture. mark’s Century Northadia Sandoval has gate Cinemas, balancalready seen Alice ing our free employee in Wonderland, boxes of popcorn— Tim Burton’s spectacuone of the small perks larly successful new adapof employment with tation—a sequel, technithe company—we are cally—of Lewis Carroll’s preparing for a second classic fantasy. The senior dose of Alice, this time manager at Cinemark’s in 2-D. Century Larkspur LandFirst, however, we ing theater, Sandoval saw have to make it through There’s only so much a person can take... Alice—in its much-touted all of the previews. 3-D version—the weekAs the trailer for end it opened. She was pleasantly surprised. Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 3—which will “I liked it a lot more than I thought I be released in 3-D, of course—bounces would,” confesses Sandoval, who prefers across the screen, I ask Sandoval how a movies not so dependent on CGI effects. theater determines how many previews an “I get tired of all those computer graphics, audience is shown before a movie. but Alice in Wonderland worked for me. “They seem to go on forever sometimes, It’s really an amazing film. And that’s saydon’t they?” she nods. “Usually, at my ing something. I’m kind of jaded, I think. theater, there’s a minimum of six trailIt takes a lot for a movie to really impress ers, and the number all has to do with the me. Alice in Wonderland impressed me.” movie studios. It’s sort of a contracted Me too. thing, the studios telling us which trailers I saw it, in 3-D, just yesterday, and was we have to play before which movies. The thoroughly dazzled and delighted by Tim theater doesn’t really have a choice. We get Burton’s trippy vision of Wonderland, re- our bookings, and then we get an email vealed to be actually named “Underland.” saying which previews need to go with

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which movies. Unfortunately—especially with big movies like Avatar—there can be up to 20 minutes of previews. You wouldn’t believe how angry some people get. I’ve had customers come up and yell at me. ‘Why are there so many previews? This is ridiculous!’” “I don’t mind the previews,” I admit. “What bothers me are the ads for cars and fruit drinks and video games.” “Oh, you’re not alone,” she laughs. “Today, at work, a customer came up to me and said, ‘How do I write a complaint?’ She went on to tell me that she is sick and tired of all the commercials—not the previews, but the ads for Coke or whatever. She said the whole ad thing at the movies was ridiculous and she missed the old days when movies didn’t show commercials. She was pretty angry. I took the complaint and passed it along.” “What I’ve heard from theater owners,” I remark, as the Toy Story preview gives way to a preview for How to Train a Dragon, “is that the profits on the movies are so slim, the only way a theater can make money these days is by selling expensive popcorn and agreeing to run commercials.” “That’s kind of true,” Sandoval agrees. “We get a little bit of profit from the sale of movie tickets. When a movie is brand new, a theater gets maybe 10 percent of the box office, with everything else going to the studio. The longer a movie stays in the theaters, though, the bigger our percentage grows, and [the] studio’s percentage gets smaller.” She stops to pay attention to the next preview, this one for the upcoming remake of The Karate Kid. “I kind of want to see this one,” Sandoval says, conspiratorially. “It looks OK.” Finally, the movie starts. As I suspected, I enjoyed it even more in just two dimensions. The story begins with a much older, now marriageable Alice. After fleeing an aristocratic garden party where she’s just been proposed to by a bland but lordly suitor, Alice falls down the old familiar rabbit hole, once again finds herself in the dominion of mad hatters, evaporating cats and an evil queen fond of hacking people’s heads off. She learns that Underland has fallen into ruin, with Alice’s eventual return foretold. If Underland is to escape the tyrannical grip of the Red Queen, Alice must find the lost vorpal sword and slay the evil Jabberwocky. “It’s weird, I really did like it better this time,” Sandoval concurs, as we make our way from the theater. “There were things I could pick up in 2-D that I couldn’t really see clearly in 3-D. I could relax this time and just enjoy the movie. I understand that 3-D is great, and it’s the future of the industry and everything, but I really don’t think it adds that much to the experience. If a movie is good, it’s good, and it doesn’t need 3-D to be special. If it’s not good, 3-D can’t make it any better.

Sandoval succumbs to the temptations of concessioncounter adverts.

“I’m sure someday we’ll be able to watch 3-D and not have the same problems,” she continues. “The technology will keep making it better and better. Someday we’ll look back and go, ‘Yeah, when 3-D movies first became such a big deal, they were kind of weird and not everybody liked them, but then it was perfected.’ This is just the beginning.” “At the moment, with 3-D movies, we still usually have a choice,” I remark. “We can see Alice in Wonderland in 2-D or 3-D—or see it once each way like we just did. Do you think there’s going to be a time when we won’t have the 2-D choice?” “For that to happen, there’s going to have to be a massive overhaul of the industry, with every theater in the country switching to digital 3-D projectors. The theaters are already switching over to digital, but just because they have a digital projector doesn’t mean they can run 3-D. They need a special projector. Fifty years from now, I’m sure that will be the case, that 3-D movies will only be able to be seen in 3-D. But it’s going to be a very slow process. There are a lot of theaters still waiting to be converted to digital and digital 3-D. “Right now, in theaters, we use film,” Sandoval goes on. “I know that someday soon there will be no more film. Everything is going to be digital. This long history of movies filmed and projected using actual film, it’s going away, right now, and we’re watching it happen. I feel like I’m part of the last group of theater professionals who are working with film. I’m the transitional generation or whatever. The movie industry has taken a turn, and isn’t looking back.” “It’s going down the rabbit hole,” I suggest. “Exactly!” Sandoval laughs. “The movie industry is going down the rabbit hole,” she laughs, “and who knows what weird things we’re going to see next?” < Talk more pics with David at talkpix@earthlink.net.

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Stephen Dillane and Kerry Fox in Hans-Christian Schmid’s acclaimed political drama ‘Storm,’ opening Friday at the Lark.

Ajami (2:00) The mean streets of meltingpot Jaffa come alive in this complex Israeli crime drama. O Alice in Wonderland (1:49) Tim Burton directs Christopher Lee, Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp and a host of others in the latest screen adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s socio-surreal Victorian fable. O The Black-Eyed Peas: The E.N.D. World Tour (3:00) Catch the Grammy-winning hip-hop band live in concert from L.A.’s Staples Center plus exclusive backstage coverage! O The Bounty Hunter (1:46) Unlucky bounty hunter Gerard Butler can’t say no when he’s hired to track down bail-jumping ex-wife Jennifer Aniston. O Chloe (1:36) Atom Egoyan sex thriller about a suspicious wife who hires a sultry nymphet to seduce her husband and then tell her all about it. O Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2:00) Familyfriendly comedy looks at a year in the life of a wiseacre 12-year-old. O The Ghost Writer (2:08) Roman Polanski political thriller about a Tony Blair-like former PM and the biographer who learns more about his subject’s ties to the CIA than he ought to; Pierce Brosnan stars. O The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2:32) Stieg Larsson’s bestseller hits the big screen with Michael Nykvist as a down-and-out newspaperman out to crack a long-forgotten unsolved murder. O Greenberg (1:47) Lost soul Ben Stiller searches for meaning in his life as he takes on one midlife crisis after another. O Green Zone (1:55) Paul Greengrass thriller stars Matt Damon as an Army spook trying to prevent a military flareup in an unstable region. O Hot Tub Time Machine (1:40) Four lovelorn dudes travel back to 1986 in a magical hot tub and get a second chance at creating their own lives. O How to Train Your Dragon (1:38) Cartoon about a Viking dragonslayer-intraining who outrages his tribe by befriending one of his fire-breathing foes. O The Hurt Locker (2:11) A bomb disposal unit in war-torn Baghdad is taken over by a new commander with a dangerously high bravado level. O

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The Last Song Miley Cyrus as a disaffected teen who reconnects with her estranged father through music. O The Last Station (1:52) Christopher Plummer stars as a dying Leo Tolstoy beset by journalists, disciples and his own conflicted legacy. O The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet (3:50) Ambroise Thomas’s operatic interpretation of the Bard’s spooky tragedy is presented live from New York in big-screen high definition. O The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg (1:34) Oscar-nominated documentary about the Defense Department strategist who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times and helped bring down the president himself. O Mother (2:08) Darkly witty Korean thriller about an herbalist out to solve the murder of a young sexpot. O Our Family Wedding (1:30) Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia as two alpha dads battling over their offsprings’ upcoming nuptials. O Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2:00) Chris Columbus fantasy flick about a schoolboy who finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between a troupe of surly Greek gods. O A Prophet (2:29) Cannes Grand Prix winner follows a naive young convict’s path to violence, gangsterism and self-reliance. O Remember Me (1:53) A young couple’s secrets threaten their intense yet tenuous romantic relationship. O Repo Men (1:51) Sci-fi comedy thriller about a futuristic world where trained thugs repossess artificial organs the hard way. O The Runaways (1:45) Rockin’ biopic of the seminal ’70s all-girl garage band; Kristen Stewart IS Joan Jett. O She’s Out of My League (1:44) A doofus security guard can’t believe his luck when a gorgeous babe falls under the spell of his questionable charms. O Shutter Island (2:18) Atmo-rich Martin Scorsese thriller about the misterioso goingson at a remote island insane asylum; Leo DiCaprio and Max von Sydow star. O Storm (1:45) Film fest award-winner follows the Hague’s investigation of a Yugoslavian army officer accused of Bosnian genocide. O

›› MOViE TiMES A Prophet (R) +++1/2 Rafael Film Center: Fri-Sun 3:45 MonWed 7 N Ajami (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Fri 4, 6:30, 9 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4, 6:30, 9 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9 Alice in Wonderland (PG) ++ Century Cinema: 11:20, 2, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 Thu 11:20, 2, 4:35, 7:15 Century Northgate 15: 11:10, 12:25, 1:40, 3, 4:30, 5:30, 8, 10:30 Century Rowland Plaza: 11:40, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:25 Mon-Thu 2:30, 5, 7:25 N The Black Eyed Peas: The E.N.D. World Tour LIVE (Not Rated) Century Regency 6: Tue 7:30 The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:55, 10:35 Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:35 Mon-Thu 6:50, 9:30 Century Northgate 15: 11:25, 12:50, 2:15, 3:50, 5:10, 6:50, 7:55, 9:25, 10:30 Century Rowland Plaza: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 10 Sat 11:40, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 10 Sun 11:40, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 Mon-Tue 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 Chloe (R) Century Regency 6: Fri-Sat 10:20, 12:40, 3, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15 Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 10:20, 12:40, 3, 5:25, 7:50 Tue 12:40, 3, 5:25, 7:50 Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) ++ Century Northgate 15: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 Century Rowland Plaza: 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:55 The Ghost Writer (PG-13) +++1/2 Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 10:05pm Sat-Sun 4:15, 7:20, 10:05 Mon-Thu 9:30 Century Regency 6: Fri-Sat 10:25, 1:15, 4:05, 7:05, 10 Sun-Mon, WedThu 10:25, 1:15, 4:05, 7:05 CinéArts at Sequoia: Fri-Sat 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 Sun 2, 4:45, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:45, 7:30 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri 1:50, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Sat 11:10, 1:50, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Sun 11:10, 1:50, 4:25, 7:05 Mon-Thu 7:05, 9:45

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Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri 4, 6:45, 9:30 Sat 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:30 Sun 1:15, 4, 6:45 Mon-Thu 4, 6:45 The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Not Rated) ++++ Rafael Film Center: Fri 4:15, 7:30 Sat-Sun 1, 4:15, 7:30 Mon-Thu 7:30 Green Zone (R) ++ Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 9:50 Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:50 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:25 Century Regency 6: Fri-Sat 11:15, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05 Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 11:15, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20 Century Rowland Plaza: 11:25, 1:55, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 N Greenberg (R) Century Regency 6: Fri-Sat 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Sun-Thu 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35 CinéArts at Sequoia: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:25 Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:25 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7 MonThu 4:15, 7 N Hot Tub Time Machine (R) Century Northgate 15: 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10 Century Rowland Plaza: 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri 2, 4:40, 7, 9:30 Sat 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7, 9:30 Sun 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7 Mon-Thu 2, 4:40, 7 Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:30, 7:15 N How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:30, 10 Sat-Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9 Century Northgate 15: 11, 11:50, 12:40, 1:30, 2:20, 3:10, 4, 4:50, 5:40, 6:30, 7:20, 8:10, 9, 9:50; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:30 Century Rowland Plaza: 12, 1:10, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 7, 8:10, 9:20, 10:30 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 Sat 11:20, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 Sun 11:20, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50 Mon-Thu 2:10, 4:30, 6:50 The Hurt Locker (R) +++1/2 Lark Theater: Fri 8:30 Sat 6, 8:30 Sun 6:15 Mon-Wed 7:30 Thu 4:50, 7:30 N The Last Song (PG) Fairfax 5 Theatres: Wed-Thu 2:25, 4:55, 7:10 The Last Station (R) ++1/2 CinéArts

at Marin: Fri 4:10, 7:10, 9:45 Sat 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45 Sun 1:30, 4:10, 7:10 Mon-Thu 4:40, 7:20 Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:20 Sat 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:20 Sun 1:45, 4:15, 7 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7 N The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet (Not Rated) Century Regency 6: Sat 10am CinéArts at Sequoia: Sat 10am Lark Theater: Sat 10am Sun 11:30am The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (Not Rated) +++1/2 Rafael Film Center: Fri 7, 9:15 Sat-Sun 1:30, 7, 9:15 Mother (2010) (Not Rated) Century Northgate 15: 1:35, 4:25, 7:25, 10:15 Our Family Wedding (PG-13) Century Northgate 15: 11:30, 4:35, 9:45 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) Century Northgate 15: 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Remember Me (PG-13) + Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:20 SatSun 1:30 Mon-Thu 6:55 Century Northgate 15: 1:55, 7:05 Repo Men (R) ++ Century Northgate 15: 11:40, 2:25, 5, 7:40, 10:20 Century Rowland Plaza: 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8, 10:25 CinéArts at Marin: Fri 4:20, 7, 9:35 Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:35 Sun 1:40, 4:20, 7 Mon-Thu 5, 7:40 The Runaways (R) Century Regency 6: Fri-Sat 11:05, 12:25, 1:40, 3:05, 4:20, 5:45, 7:10, 8:25, 9:50 Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 11:05, 12:25, 1:40, 3:05, 4:20, 5:45, 7:10 Tue 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 CinéArts at Marin: Fri 4:30, 7:20, 9:55 Sat 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:55 Sun 1:50, 4:30, 7:20 Mon-Thu 4:50, 7:30 She’s Out of My League (R) Century Northgate 15: 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:50, 10:25 Shutter Island (R) +++ Century Northgate 15: 12:55, 4:05, 7:10, 10:10 N Storm (Not Rated) Lark Theater: Fri 6:15 Sat 3:30 Sun 4 MonTue 5:10 Wed 1:30, 5:10 Thu 2:30

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MILL VALLEY

3 BEDROOMS

430 Bella Vista $2,499,000 Sun 1-4 Pacific Union - Morgan Lane 360-9200

CORTE MADERA 4 BEDROOMS

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$1,845,000 461-3000

FAIRFAX 3 BEDROOMS

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Bradley Real Estate

$868,000 485-4300

GREENBRAE $135,000 461-3220

4 BEDROOMS

75 Corte Dorado Sun 2-5 Alain Pinel Realtors

$1,195,000 755-1111

KENTFIELD 4 BEDROOMS

29 Stetson Sun 1-4

Bradley Real Estate

$1,089,000 459-1010

LAGUNITAS 2 BEDROOMS

295 Arroyo Sun 1-4

Bradley Real Estate

544 Ethel Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 516 Marin Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 517 Tamalpais Sat 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 50 Eucalyptus Knoll/CONDO Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen

$1,268,000 488-9654

2006 Mill Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 70 Santa Maria Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 11 Stonehaven Sun 2-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 2 Aronia/CONDO Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate

3 BEDROOMS

$1,195,000 383-8500 $825,000 383-1900 $2,395,000 360-9200 $1,899,000 927-4443 $1,395,000 383-8500 $2,295,000 384-0667

5 BEDROOMS

371 Cascade Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 420 Monte Vista Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate

$650,000 459-1010 $549,000 927-1492 $764,000 755-1111 $399,000 209-1000

4 BEDROOMS

128 California $1,365,000 Sat 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 461-3000 605 Northern $1,195,000 Sun 2-4 Frank Howard Allen 384-0667 260 Montford $950,000 Sun 2-4 Decker Bullock Sothebys 381-7300 609 Douglas Dr $999,000 Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 383-8500 174 Morning Sun Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate 389 Ethel Sun 2-4 Pacific Union/Morgan Lane 26 Buena Vista Sun 1-4 Pacific Union/Morgan Lane 2 Meadow Sun 1-4 Marin Realty Group 343 Hazel Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 320 Melrose Sun 2-4 Frank Howard Allen

4 BEDROOMS

3 BEDROOMS

$849,000 388-5113 $849,000 459-1010 $629,000 461-3000 $619,000 461-3000

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NOVATO

2 BEDROOMS

$1,999,000 461-3000 $1,488,000 383-8500

1792 Indian Valley Sun 2-4 Bradley Real Estate 20 San Joaquin Sun 2-4 Bradley Real Estate 446 Estado Way Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate

$799,000 209-1000 $685,000 459-1010 $679,000 209-1000

ROSS 1 BEDROOM

78 Sir Francis Drake Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate

$719,000 455-1080

SAN ANSELMO 3 BEDROOMS

293 Butterfield $749,000 Sun 2-4 Pacific Union/Morgan Lane 360-9200 30 Tamalpais $1,299,000 Sat 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 461-3000 27 Pasadena $775,000 Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 461-3000 5 BEDROOMS

155 Camino De Herrera $840,000 Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 455-1080 275 Van Winkle $1,890,000 Sun 2-4 Bradley Real Estate-San Rafael 459-1010 99 Sleepy Hollow $1,598,000 Sun 2-4 Bradley Real Estate 459-1010 6 BEDROOMS

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SAUSALITO 2 BEDROOMS

90 Harrison/CONDO Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 90 Harrison/CONDO Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 102 Stanford Way Sun 2-4 Bradley Real Estate

107 Shaver Sun 2-4 242 Solano Sun 2-4 Sun 1-4

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$599,000 455-1080 $599,000 459-1010 $629,000 456-9622

3 BEDROOMS

226 Alexander Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 108 Marin Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 26 Creekside Dr Sun 1-4 First Marin Realty, Inc 38 Newport/CONDO Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen

70 Monte Mar Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 19 Toyon Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate 35 Buckelew/CONDO Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 85 Lincoln Dr Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate

$825,000 435-2705 $839,000 461-3000 $485,000 455-1080

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4 BEDROOMS

104 4th Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 244 Spencer Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 77 Woodward Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate

$1,199,000 381-3000 $2,295,000 383-8500 $1,849,000 459-1010

TIBURON 2 BEDROOMS

2 Janet/CONDO Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen 33 Greenwood Bay/CONDO Sun 1-4 Bradley Real Estate

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1174 Idylberry Sun 1-4 RE/MAX 323 Orchid Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 265 Johnstone Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors

$649,000 461-3000 $699,000 435-2705

3 BEDROOMS

582 Virginia Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate

$1,389,000 383-8500

4 BEDROOMS

40 Seafirth $1,685,000 Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate 383-8500 20 Juno $1,595,000 Sun 2-4 Decker Bullock Sothebys 381-7300

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SUNDiAL ] [ Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin...

F R I D AY M A R C H 2 6 — F R I D AY A P R I L 2 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar

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Live music 03/26: Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio Vocalist. With Greg Sankovich on keyboard and Lincoln Adler on sax. No cover. Rickey’s, 250 Entrada, Novato. 847-8331. www.rickeysrestaurant.com 03/26: Leena Culhane Singer/songwriter “Songs for the Record” CD release party. 9pm. No cover. Sleeping Lady Cafe, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. www. sleepingladyfairfax.com 03/26: The 85s ’80s pop/rock. 8:30pm. $12-15. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 03/27: Duke and the Boyz Rock. 9pm. $7. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. 03/27: Mystery Dance With Bonnie Hayes, Tim Eschliman Kevin Hayes and Sean Allen. Admission includes dinner buffet. RSVP required. 8pm. $10-15. The Barge, 300 Napa St., Sausalito. 298-3507.

03/27: Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat Rock. 8pm. $40. HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. (707) 935-6203. 03/27: Volker Strifler Band Blues. CD Release Party. 8:30pm. $12. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 03/28: Jonathan Poretz “Vegas in the Valley.” 7pm. $20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org 03/28: The Bueno Brothers Lorin Rowan(The Edge) and Dave Jenkins(Pablo Cruise). In the Bar. 5pm. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 03/30: Prima Vera Band Latin Jazz. 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 03/31: The Wyld Ones Formerly the Reb Blake

Show. Classic rock. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 606-7435. www.19broadway.com 04/01: LIP-Sticks With Paula Helene. 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 04/02: Buddy Owen Band Funky blues rock. In the Bar 8pm. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 04/02: Djangofest Concert Celebrating the music and spirit of Django Reinhardt. With Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, Doug Martin, Avatar Ensemble and Annie Staninec. 8 pm. $25-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com 04/02: Paul Robinson and Al Chan Acoustic rock. 7:30-10:30pm. No cover. Saylor’s Restaurant, 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1512. www.saylorsrestaurantandbar.com 04/02: Three At Last Folk/Americana. 9pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com 04/02: Joy Kills Sorrow With Milk Drive. 8pm. $15. Dance Palace Community Center, 503 B. St., Point Reyes Station. www.dancepalace.org. Masala Music Mondays With Kukoo G. Singh, tabla and Ben Kunin, sarode. 7pm. No cover. India Palace, 707 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley. 388-3350. www.indiapalacemillvalley.com Saturdays: Fred Nighthawk Jazz piano. 11am. Mama’s Royal Cafe, 387 Miller Ave., Mill Valley,. 388-2361. Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds Rock. 8pm. $26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org

Every day is casual Friday for the ‘Boys Next Door,’ at the Barn through April 18.

Concerts 03/27: Turtle Island String Quartet 8pm. $28-30. Dance Palace Community Center, 503 B. St. Point Reyes Station. www.dancepalace.org

04/01: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble “Audible Visions.” Works by Gabriel Faure, Barbara Kolb, William Grant Still,Kaija Saariaho and Matthew Barnson. 8 pm. $15-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com

Dance

03/26-28: Stapleton Ballet “Swan Lake.” Abridged version of the Tchaikovsky classic ballet. 7 pm. March 26-27; 2pm. March 27-28. $14-20. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 454-5759. www.stapletonschool.org 03/26: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Amalia Hernandez, choreography. 8pm. $20-65. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org 03/28: Dancing for Rachel Ethnic music and dance in memory of Rachel Corrie, a peace activist killed in 2003. 4-6pm. $15-20. World Dance Fitness Studio, 40 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo. 456-1698. Stapleton Ballet “Swan Lake.” Abridged ver-

BEST BET British blues rock re-booms SAVOY BROWN is a blues-rock band that originated in London, England, in 1966. One of the first British blues band to record—and one of the first racially mixed blues bands of that time—Savoy Brown was once the opening act for Cream, and went on to play all the venerable rock venues with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Jethro Tull, Rod Stewart and Fleetwood Mac. Ex-members of Savoy Brown eventually went on to perform with hit ‘70s rock band Foghat (“Slow Ride,”“Fool for the It’ll be Savoy faire Saturday at 142 Throck. City”), Black Sabbath, Humble Pie, U.F.O., Robert Cray Band and Ten Years After. But founding member and guitarist KIM SIMMONDS has been inducted into Hollywood’s Rock Walk of Fame, as well as the Canadian Blues Hall of Fame, and has—with Savoy Brown—released over 30 rock ‘n ‘ blues albums. The band also experienced a pop-culture revival in 2008, via primetime TV, as one of their seminal ‘60s hits,“Train to Nowhere,” was featured on the season four finale of CSI. The current lineup has Simmonds joined by Joe Whiting on lead vocals, Garnet Grimm on drums and Pat DeSalvo playing bass. 8pm March 27 at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. Info: Call 415/383-9600 or visit online at www.142throckmortontheatre.org.—Samantha Campos

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sion of the Tchaikovsky classic ballet. 7pm. March 26-27; 2pm. March 27-28. $14-20. The Playhouse, 27 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 454-5759. www. stapletonschool.org

Theater/Auditions Through 04/18:‘The Boys Next Door‘ Comedy about four mentally handicapped men living in one apartment, trying to make their way in a complicated and humorous world. Check website for performance info. 8pm. $15-25. Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com Through 04/25:‘Equivocation‘ Goes behind the scenes at the legendary Globe Theatre as King James commissions William Shakespeare to write a play about a thwarted attempt on his life - the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Written by Bill Cain. directed by Jasson Minadakis. See website for schedule. $15-54. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org

Art 03/26-04/20:‘Roman Ruins’ Henrik Kam, photography. Features black-and-white images shot with field-processed Polaroid positive-negative film, during Kam’s trips to Rome and Turkey in 1995 and ‘98. Reception March 26, 6:30pm. Free. Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave., Suite F, Mill Valley. 203-2787. www. theimageflow.com

03/26-05/29: Falkirk Bay Area Juried Exhibition Donna Seager, juror. Opening reception on March 26, 5:30pm. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Misson Ave., San Rafael. 485-3438. www. falkirkculturalcenter.org

03/26-05/29: Falkirk Juried Exhibition Annual Donna Seager gallery juried exhibition. Opening reception March 26, 5:30-7:30pm. Artworks in all media by 40 Marin and Bay Area artists. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org 03/27: Stuart Schwartz Photography exhibit reception. 5:30-7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 03/29: Curator Talk Barbara Janeff will discuss the life and work of the Bay Area figurative painter, Gordon Cook. 3-4:30pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org

04/02-05/09: Paula Fava, Pallavi Sharma and Dorothy Nissen “Transitions� Fava, paint-

ings.� Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. www.bolinasmuseum.org

ings and photography. “Far From Home: A Travelling Tale.� Pallavi Sharma, recent works. Opening reception: April 4, 3pm. Closed Tuesdays. 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org

Through 04/29: Chameleon: Brandon Munley New multimedia creations and illustra-

Through 03/27:‘Impressions of Marin’ Deborah Cushman, new plein air oils. 10am-5pm. Rustic Bakery, 1139 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. www. deborahcushman.com

Through 03/28:‘Gloria Matuszewski: Fields of Time’ and “The Wild Book Show 2010: Rain or Shine.� 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org

Through 03/28: Artisans Member Exhibit Art gallery exhibit and sale. Open Thur.-Sun. from 11am-5pm. Artisans Art Gallery, 1002 Court St., San Rafael. 518-5116. www.artisansartgallery.com

Through 03/28: Marin Society of Artist’s ‘Open Craft and Sculpture’ Juried exhibition. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 454-9561 . www. marinsocietyofartists.org.

Through 03/29:‘Running Fence—Recycled, a Piece of Art History’ Fiber artworks created from rare historic panels of Christo’s “Running Fence,� of Northern California, 1976. Free. Sausalito Presbyterian Church, 112 Bulkley Ave., Sausalito. 332-3790. www.runningfence-recycled.com Through 03/30:‘The Way I See It.‘ Ellis Heyer, paintings. 11am-6pm. elsewhere gallery, 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 747-8696. Through 03/31: Library Exhibit “Floating Homes,� photographs. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 331-8989. www.millvalleylibrary.org

Through 04/18:‘Cream—From the Top’ Exhibition featuring new talent from the 2009 graduate art programs around the Bay Area. 5-7pm. Free. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org Through 04/23:‘Mosaics’ Innovative, cuttingedge array of mosaics. Juried by Ted Cohen, featuring works from 40 artists. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org/ Through 04/25:‘Broad Brush’ Works by Nancy Chichetti and Helen Steele. Artist talk/ reception on April 7. Noon-4pm. Free. Mona Lease Gallery, 39 Greenbrae Boardwalk, Greenbrae. 461-3718. www.monaleasegallery.com

Through 04/25: Gordon Cook, Luis Delgado and Steve Lewis “A Retrospective of Real Magic,�“The Organic Manifesto� and “Stone Carv-

Joy Kills Sorrow tries to live up to its name April 2 at the Dance Palace.

tion. 8:30am-5:30pm. Free. Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 299-0667. www.2b-ink.com Through 05/01: Art Houses of Marin Twentyfive art houses on display in Marin communities for two months leading up to a gala and auction. Free. San Rafael City Hall, San Rafael. 892-5252.

Talks/Lectures

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03/28: California Writers Club Marin With Lin Lacombe discussing “From Passion to Publicity: Getting Your Book the Attention it Deserves.� 2-4pm. $5. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 328-4990. www.cwcmarinwriters.com 03/29: Breast Health Presentation Discuss risk factors, cultural statistics, mammograms, health coverage, the Marin women’s breast cancer study and more. Share a snack and enter a raffle. To sign up please contact, Whistlestop at (415) 456-9062. 12:302pm. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. www.thewhistlestop.org 03/29: Condoleezza Rice in conversation with veteran KQED-TV journalist Belva Davis. Proceeds benefit under-insured and at-risk women with breast cancer. 7pm. $50, donations. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. 567-6642. www.palaceoffinearts.org

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03/29: Larkspur Fire Captains Help Haiti Captains Matt Cobb and Jim Clark will talk about their relief efforts in earthquake torn Haiti. Together, these the two firemen embarked on a medical and financial aid program to the earthquake impacted area of Haiti. 7-8pm. Free. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 927-5005. www.larkspurlibrary.org 03/31: Rancho Olompali History Lecture panel featuring former resident and specialists of Rancho Olompali focused on the diverse history of Rancho Olompali. 7pm. $5-10. Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato. 454-8538. www.marinhistory.org 03/31: Tiburon’s Railroad History Hundreds of photos and dozens of stories bring to life the history of Tiburon, a railroad town from 18841964. Presented by Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks with historian Fred Codoni. 7-9pm. Free. Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 4351853. www.landmarks-society.org 03/31: World Affairs Council Former vicechairman Chevron Corporation, Peter Robertson, discusses “Energy Strategy: Economic, Environmental and Security Issues.� Coffee and cookies served. Reservations required. 7:30-9pm. $6-9. Creekside Room, Dominican University, San Rafael. 293-4600. 04/01: Mahbod Seraji The author discusses her coming-of-age story told against the backdrop of the coming 1979 Iranian Revolution, “Rooftops of Tehran.� 1pm. Free. Outdoor Art Club, One Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley. 381-9586. www.theoutdoorartclub.org

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03/27: Hand to Mouth Spoken Word Hand To Mouth/ Words Spoken Out#28. With H.D. Moe & Sidekick. Open mic to follow. 4-6pm. Free, donations accepted. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 4th St., San Rafael. 482-0550. www.reboundbookstore.com

03/28:‘Poetry of Silence’ with Coleman Barks Evening of poetry by Rumi and others with Barks and Geoffrey Gordon, music benefitting a scholarship program. In the upper Retreat Hall.

7-10pm. $40, donations accepted. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre. 488-0164. www.spiritrock.org 03/28: David Mathison Mathison discusses “Be the Media.� 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 03/28: Senior Housing Dilemma Bruce Wrisley talks about “Stay or Move: The Seniors’ Housing Dilemma.� 2pm. Free. Book Passage,

BEST BET In the Lyme light The 142 Throckmorton Theatre is introducing the “A List Series,� presenting conversations with authors, artists, athletes, adventurers, academics and anarchists—and this week features local filmmaker ANDY ABRAHAMS WILSON. Wilson will discuss his documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, an exploration of Lyme disease and the medical industry. How timely! The film has won six best documentary awards at international If there’s an Oscar for Sexiest Lyme Disease Movie, film festivals and was short-listed for a ‘Under Our Skin’ gets our vote. best doc nomination at the 2010 Academy Awards. Appearing with Wilson will be the film’s senior producer, Kris Newby, an award-winning science writer and Lyme disease survivor. Jane Ganahl, journalist, author, editor and co-founder of San Francisco’s annual Litquake festival, leads the conversation. 7:30pm March 31 at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. Info: Call 415/383-9600 or visit online at www.142throckmortontheatre.org.—SC

51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 03/29: Homemade Kitchen Molly Wizenberg presents “A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 03/31: Cornelia Read talks about her suspenseful new novel, “Invisible Boy.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 03/31: Male Mind Breakthrough “The Female Brain� author, Dr. Louann Brizendine, discusses “The Male Brain: A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think.� 7pm. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. www.dominican.edu 04/01: Poetry Month Homage Shakespearean specialist Barry Kraft will read poetry of Robert Frost. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com California Writers Club With Lin Lancombe, discussing “From Passion to Publication, Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves.� The Marin branch meets monthly. 2-4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

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03/27: Metropolitan Opera Presents “Hamlet� Broadcast live from NY in big screen HD. 10 am $16-24. Regency Theater, 280 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. 479-5050. www.cinemark.com 03/28: The Last Rabbi Osher Marin JCC premieres an English language version of a documentary film about the last rabbi to survive

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Kid Stuff 03/26-27:‘Beauty and the Beast‘ Presented The groovy history of Olompali will rock the Margaret Todd Center, March 31. proceeds benefitting the PTA. 9 am-3pm. Free. Venetia Valley School Gymnasium, 177 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 492-3150.

03/27: Year-Round Edible Gardening Workshop Vegetable gardening basics including soil preparation, when & what to plant for our local climate, companion planting & pest control, and creative ways to use your bountiful harvest! 3/27, 9am-noon 9am-noon. Free. Draper Farms, 11 Sacramento Ave., San Anselmo. 945-1512. www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/workshop-reg.php

03/28: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop for Marin Residents Rain garden design and build workshop for backyard applications of rainwater harvesting through simple earthworks techniques. San Rafael venue information provided upon registration. 10am-3pm. San Rafael. 663-8590 x241. www.raingardens.spawnusa.org/

04/02: Susan Adams Re-election Kick Off Party For bid on Supervisor Dist 1. Come hear about past and ongoing projects regarding health and safety concerns of Marin residents. 6-8pm. $35, donation. West End Cafe, 1131 4th St., San Rafael. 485-1040. www.susanadams.us

by the Terra Linda High School drama program. 8pm. $10. Terra Linda High School Main Theater, 320 Nova Albion Way, Terra Linda. 492-3100. www.tlhs.srcs.ca.schoolloop.com 03/26-28:‘Alice in Wonderland‘ Performing Arts Academy of Marin youth production. With “Oliver Jr.” Opening up the show. 7pm March 26-28; 2pm. March 28. Mill Valley Golf Course Clubhouse, Mill Valley. 652-2474. www.paamarin.com 03/27: Cherry Blossom Festival With master taiko drummers, mochi pounding with Shohei Takatani and the Kagami-Kai Group. 12-3pm. $10 donation New Village School, 100 Ebbtide Ave. Suite 144, Sausalito. 289-0889. www.thenewvillageschool.org 03/27: Freshwater Fishing Park Rangers will teach the basics of freshwater fishing at Stafford Lake Park. Part of the “Fishing in the City” program. Fishing license required for participants 16 and over. 9am-noon. $8, parking fee. Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd., Novato. 507-4045. www.marinparks.org 03/27: Spring Eggstravaganza Hop on down, but wear your running shoes for the annual Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt. Breakfast from 8:30-10am. Train rides, live music with Orange Sherbert, free bounce houses. Egg Hunt schedule: 10am for 2 and under and 10:15am for ages 3 to 4 and 5 to 8. Three separate hunts at two different times to help the morning flow smoothly. Bring a small basket or bag

to collect your eggs in. 8:30-11am. $4-6. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 383-1370. www.millvalleycenter.org 03/27: The Train Singer Put on your engineer cap and check out the traditional and original train songs with Greg Schindel. 11am. $5-12. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. www.baykidsmuseum.org or www.trainsinger.com.

Through 03/28: ‘Animal vs. Animal: An Aesop’s Fables Mashup’ Written by Steve Yockey. Directed by Josh Costello. Featuring Patrick Jones and Danielle Levin. Shows at 1pm Sat.-Sun. $10-15. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org

Outdoors (Hikes & Bikes) 03/28: Marin Moonshiners Hike Three-mile hike with mid-hike sunset/moonrise picnic dinner. Hike begins and ends at the Pelican Inn Pub. 5:30-8:30pm. $15. Marin Moonshiners Hike, Pelican Inn Pub, Muir Beach. 331-0100. www. meetup.com/moonshinershike

04/01: Marin Audubon Society Birding Walk Len Blumin leads a walk to see last winter visitors and arriving neotropicals in breeding plumage. At Las Gallinas Storage Ponds, near McInnis Park, Novato. 8:30am-noon. Free. Las Gallinas Storage Ponds, McInnis Park at Las Gallinas, Novato. 388-4990. www.marinaudubon.org

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booths, music, and light food. 9am-1pm. Free. City of San Rafael Volunteer Program, 1313 Fifth St., San Rafael. 485-3407. www.sanrafaelvolunteers.org

03/27: Habitat Restoration at the Marin Stables Invasive species removal along the Moore Trail. Meet at the Marin Stables at the end of Wood Lane. 9am-noon. Free. Marin Municipal Water District, Fairfax. 945-1128. www.marinwater.org 03/27: Spring Fling on the Ring Open Space District partnered Green Gorillas, Marin Montessori, and Marin Country Day School sponsored hands-on educational outing focused on the plants of Marin County with naturalist David Herlocker and student educators. Lunch served at noon. 9am-1pm. Ring Mountain Preserve, From Hwy 101 in Corte Madera, take the Paradise Dr/Tamalpais Dr exit, head east on Paradise Dr, tur. 499-3778. www. marinopenspace.org Through 06/01: Help Build A Home Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is rehabilitating two foreclosed homes in Novato and San Rafael to provide affordable housing for local working families. Volunteer the construction site. 9am-4:30pm. Home, 1674 Center Road, Novato. 625-1025. www.habitatgsf.org/volunteer

Through 06/20: Birdwatchers Needed for Heron Research Project Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Cypress Grove Research Center seeks birders to monitor an assigned heron and egret nesting site with scopes and binoculars from March-June. Contact for detailed information. Free Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Cypress Grove Research Center, Tomales Bay. 663-8203. www.egret.org <

03/27: Cesar Chavez Day of Service in San Rafael Volunteers needed for service and celebration at Davidson Middle School, Gerstle Park, and Bret Harte neighborhood. Events cleanups,

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›› TRiViA CAFÉ ANSWERS From page 9 1. White’s Hill 2. 2012 Summer in London, England; 2014 Winter in Sochi (Russia’s largest resort region, on the Black Sea) 3. Rutherford B. Hayes 4a. Orange 4b. Wildcats 4c. Gaels 4d. Big Red 4e. Musketeers 5. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Philadelphia Story, Spirit of St. Louis 6a. Karma 6b. Kashmir 6c. Kink(y) 6d. Kaiser 6e. Kaffiyeh 7. Approximately the same! There are about 47-50 countries in Europe, about 50-53 in both Africa and Asia. 8. Vinyl 9a. Greece 9b. Venezuela 9c. Thailand 10. 1982 Gandhi, 1984 Amadeus (aka Wolfie Mozart) BONUS ANSWER: Cataclysmic events that brought World War II to an end, including U.S. dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Japan’s surrender in 1945; check it out at www.anusha. com/top-news.htm.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123377 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MADDIE’S MUD, 120 MARINWOOD AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CARLOS SILVA, 331 ELLEN DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903; ABIGAIL ROBB, 331 ELLEN DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by a husband & wife. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 26, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123297 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GRJ DESIGN, 441 LAVERNE AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941; GAS TOWER STUDIO, 441 LAVERNE AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: GEORGE REEVE JOLLIFFE, 441 LAVERNE AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 17, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123298 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as WHISTLESTOP, 930 TAMALPAIS AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIN SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC., 930 TAMALPAIS AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in 1954. This statement was

STARSTREAM Week of March 25-March 31, 2010 ›› b y Ly n d a R ay ARIES (March 20 - April 19) The loony Moon joins your ruler (rambunctious Mars) in your entertainment house Thursday and Friday. Time to celebrate being an Aries by starting something—a romance, an art project, a challenging competition. It’s a brand new year for you. If the last year was unsatisfying, start fresh. Take a chance—after all, “adventure” falls under your zodiacal domain. TAURUS (April 20 - May 19) Waiting until after the Oscars to decide what movie to see is not “research.” View many films this week while your ruler (Venus) brings pleasure through escapism. Yes, you can rent them, download them or borrow them from the library. The point is to FORGET the reality of your bank balance. What part of “escapism” don’t you understand? GEMINI (May 20 - June 20) It’s easy to get ahead of yourself when your ruler (Mercury) occupies the rushed sign of Aries. You are prone to making instant decisions, many of which you will change as you second-guess yourself. If you are trying to choose between lovers, you get an answer of sorts on Monday or Tuesday. CANCER (June 21 - July 21) Your confidence is sexy on Thursday and Friday. If you have a secret crush, you may now express your feelings and expect a positive response. Transportation is iffy on Saturday and Sunday. Monday’s full Moon in Libra emphasizes togetherness. LEO (July 22 - August 22) A power struggle is likely to traumatize you emotionally on Thursday or Friday. Not everyone understands that your royal decrees are not negotiable. The weekend requires flexibility about financial issues. Monday and Tuesday are physically tiring as lunar energy wins out over the mighty Sun. VIRGO (August 23 - September 21) Don’t look now, but your magnetism is attracting a crowd. Your work life can wait, can’t it? Springtime awakens the lust in you. Everything you do, everywhere you go and everything you experience heightens your physical senses. Enjoy. LIBRA (September 22 - October 22) Your ruler (lovable Venus) has a nice connection with magical Neptune that carries you through the weekend into Monday. At that point the full Moon in your sign provides a satisfying result to something initiated 14 days ago. On Wednesday, Venus moves into the sensuous sign of Taurus, accentuating your seductive qualities. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) If you are employed, tone it down when the boss is around. Your work environment is having a lively effect on you. If you’re currently out of work, you are likely to be motivated to start your own business. With the wages being offered now, you’re almost certainly better off being an entrepreneur. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20) As fearless Mars charges through your house of broadening horizons, you are inspired to plan an adventurous trip. Those of you who prefer your challenges in the world of academia may seek out yet another degree to pursue. Chances are you won’t get finished with any of these things before Mars moves on. But that won’t stop you from trying... CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 18) As your ruler (ambitious Saturn) has backed away from the obsessive energy of Pluto, it is a good week for indulging in simple pleasures and you are ready to balance out your hard work with a bit of relaxation. Meanwhile, Monday’s full Moon illuminates your professional standing. AQUARIUS (January 19 - February 17) The moody Moon in your relationship house on Thursday and Friday may cause flare-ups between you and your sweetie. Saturday and Sunday do not offer much relief, but after the weekend, a Libra full Moon brings peace and understanding. On Wednesday, art-loving Venus enters the home sector of your chart. PISCES (February 18 - March 19) Fiery energy rules on Thursday and Friday. Join in the mayhem or head over to your favorite Cancer’s home. Stay in touch, since the weekend is the bottom of your lunar cycle and no one understands mood fluctuations like a Cancer. On Monday evening the full Moon lights up your intimacy house. < Email Lynda Ray at cosmicclues@gmail.com or check out her website at www.lyndarayastrology.com filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 17, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123394 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GRAND SPA, 777 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 203, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ANDREW CHENG, 3222 PROMONTORY CIRCLE, SAN RAMON, CA 94583. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 2, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123399 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as OPTIMA RELOCATION, 610-A ELDRIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94947: MARIE-HELENE SENHAUX, 610-A ELDRIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 2, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2010)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123388 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as XLUCID GRAPHICS, 6 RIVER OAKS CT., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOHN R. CRIST, 6 RIVER OAKS CT., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 1, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 1, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2010) STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF GENERAL PARTNER: WITHDRAWAL NUMBER: 201120. The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she has withdrawn on the date shown as general partner from the conduct of business under said Fictitious Business Name: BIG PROMOTER. Date Of Withdrawal: FEBRUARY 16, 2010. Original FBN Number: 2009120607. Original Date Filed: APRIL 21, 2009. County Where Filed: MARIN. Fictitious Business Name(s): BIG PROMOTER, 819 A ST., #36, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Name Of Withdrawing Partner: FELIPE GESUELI, 155 ANDERSON DR., #3106, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. (Pacific Sun: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2010123351

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GREENTOWEL.ORG, 121 CLORINDA AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JACOB R. WEISS, 121 CLORINDA, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 23, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123295 The following individuals is doing business as MOVING PARTS PRODUCTIONS, INC., 25 SAN CARLOS, B; PO BOX 1323, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: MOVING PARTS PRODUCTIONS, INC., 25 SAN CARLOS, B; PO BOX 1323, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein on February 10, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 17, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 2010)

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This guy I met online seemed so perfect when we talked on the phone. We then had the perfect date—talking into the wee hours and ending up in bed. Then, poof! He was gone. Not even a return phone call. I’d understand if we’d had a so-so time. But, we had great fun— the most I’ve had in ages. So...was he on a different date than I was...or what?—Slammed

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Here’s a man you could’ve been with forever—if only you’d taken the liberty of cuffing him to the chair in your front room. But, it seemed like the perfect date! Well, maybe his idea of perfection is romancing the hell out of a woman, getting her into bed and getting outta Dodge. Or maybe, he decided to never see you again, but figured he’d see you naked first. You want to believe “This is love!” not “This is yet another guy who wants to get some while his girlfriend’s on business in Boston.” But, because of a common human cognitive error called “confirmation bias,” you’re prone to pay attention to stuff that suggests “We’re meant for each other!” and ignore stuff that suggests he’s thinking “For about five-and-a-half hours.” The human brain is a shifty little critter. Some evolutionary psychologists believe early humans would’ve been paralyzed by a clear picture of harsh (sometimes sabertoothed) reality, so we evolved the ability to shut down information-processing accuracy in the face of scary or ugly. So, you take in information—wow, funny guy...nice Mercedes!...hmmm, 11am and he smells like gin. Your brain arranges the positive stuff in lit glass showcases in the front of your consciousness and dumps what you don’t want to know behind boxes in some dusty storeroom...leaving you shocked when you finally hear “those three little words,” and they’re “That’s All, Folks!” Beyond your brain’s tendency to say “Gee, that’s depressing. I think I’ll believe this instead!” if you’re like many women, finding love isn’t enough; you need a great story behind it: “We were childhood sweethearts, then we never saw each other again— until that day in the Peace Corps when we literally bumped into each other in the jungle.” When your story’s something like “He ‘winked’ at me on AmishMatch.com,” and especially if you’re on the lonely/desperate side, it’s tempting to fab it up with “Love at first sight! We just knew!” As opposed to “We found lots to like but thought we’d get to know each other before calling it more than a consistently good time.” When things get really intense really fast, it can feel like you burned through the entire relationship in a single date. The faster things move, the more likely a guy is to feel you’re just dates away from fitting him with his electronic dog collar. Plus, it’s a downer to a guy if it’s no work to win you—if he immediately has you eating out of his hand like a deer. Now, if you don’t care if you ever see a guy again, and think it’s unlikely he buried his last date behind his garage, go ahead and have sex on the first date. Otherwise, cross your legs for at least a few dates, and swap use of the P word, as in Mr. Perfect, for the other P word, Mr. Perhaps. Look only to have a good time, and you’re less likely to find yourself “On a date with destiny!” while the guy across the table from you is on a date with...wait, is it LuvNLife777 or gurl4u29?

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My boyfriend has a strange fetish: He gets very turned on seeing me in soaking wet blue jeans and likes me to wear them in the tub. My sister says I should dump him and find someone normal. However, he treats me great and sex is great...just add water.—Drenched

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“Just add jellyfish,” and you’ve got a problem. Yeah, it’s a little unusual: “Honey, I’m drawing you a bath. Wanna get dressed?” But, if it doesn’t creep you out or cost you your job, what’s the big deal? You’re consenting adults. It’s not like he’s demanding you hold the cat underwater while he’s filling the tub. In relationships, people do all sorts of things to please their partners: change their religion, drive a hybrid, regrout the bathroom. It’s when the request is sex-related that other people get all eeked out. Frankly, with the crazy letters I get about where people are putting spikes in other people’s bodies, your boyfriend’s fetish is most noteworthy for how G-rated it is. Just go into any sex shop, ask for their rack of pre-shrunk, bootcut Levis and they’ll laugh you out of the place—all the way to that famous sexual fetishwear purveyor, otherwise known as The Gap. < © Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. www.advicegoddess.com. Got a problem? E-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com or write to Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 105 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2010123419 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DEEP BODY PILATES AND REHABILITATION, 28 LAVERNE AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: SHARON L. GALLAGHER, 28 LAVERNE AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 3, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 3, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123333 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PREFERRED ELECTRIC & LIGHTING COMPANY, 1945 E. FRANCISCO BLVD., STE. 37, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: COLONIA ELECTRIC, INC., 1945 E. FRANCISCO BLVD., STE. 37, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on February 15, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on February 22, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123493 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MEMO’S RESTAURANTE Y TAQUERIA, 555 E. FRANCISCO BLVD., #20, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ARMANDO SEGURA, 555 E. FRANCISCO BLVD., #20, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 11, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123510 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LARRY’S YARD LANDSCAPING, 200 POSADA DEL SOL, #19, NOVATO, CA 94949: JAIME GONZALEZ, 200 POSADA DEL SOL, #19, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in 2003. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 15, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2010123528 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EQUITY BANCORP, 900 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: EQUITY BANCORP, INC., 900 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 100, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 16, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123526 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DEHESA FOODS, 15 JUANITA AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: EDWARD LEKWART, 15 JUANITA AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 16, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 16, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123537 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as COCINA YUCATECA, 783 ANDERSON DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SANG K. LEE, 15 AARON DR., NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 17, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123536 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as QUEST, 673 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: HOOSHANG SEDAGHATFAR, 243 REED BLVD., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941; SAEED SEDAGHATFAR, 243 REED BLVD., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by a general partnership. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 1, 2010. This statement

was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 17, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123522 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FALAFEL HUT RESTURANT, 1115 FOURTH ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MOHAMED MOSLAM SHAWA, 2745 HILLVIEW DR., FAIRFIELD, CA 94534. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 15, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304169 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Fictitious Business name(s): MK SALON, 6 CALIFORNIA AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: 7/17/2008; 8/21/2008; 9/22/2008. Under File Nos.: 117940; 118289; 118289. Registrantâ ™s Name(s): MAURO O. PEREGRINO, JR., 2437 21st AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94606. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on March 18, 2010. (Pacific Sun: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2010123551 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as JCB LEASING, 1946 CASTLE DRIVE, PETALUMA, CA 94954; JCB COMPANY, 1946 CASTLE DRIVE, PETALUMA, CA 94954: DAWN STANLEY, 1946 CASTLE DRIVE, PETALUMA, CA 94954. These businesses are being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 18, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2,9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2010123440 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as YUM, 73 THROCKMORTON AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: DONALD EDWARD WEBB, 73 THROCKMORTON AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on March 5, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 5, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123498 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SWAGGER SOUND, 7 ASH AVE., KENTFIELD, CA 94904: SEAN THOMAS CARNEY, 7 ASH AVE., KENTFIELD, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 12, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 123518 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as AAA CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY, 17.5 FRANCES STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ISMAIL ERDOGAN, 17.5 FRANCES STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 15, 2010. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010)

997 All Other Legals NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WYNN WYMAN OLIVER, AKA WYNN OLIVER, WYNN W. OLIVER. Case No. PR-1001328. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WYNN WYMAN OLIVER, AKA WYNN OLIVER, WYNN W. OLIVER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JANN M. AANESTAD in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JANN M. ANESTAD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons

unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 19, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept.: K, Room: K, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JULIA P. WALD, 1108 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 202, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. (415) 482-7555. (Publication Dates: March 19, 26; April 2, 2010). NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOROTHY P. KELLY, aka DOROTHY PAIGE KELLY, aka DOROTHY KELLY, aka DOROTHY RITA KELLY, aka DOROTHY R. KELLY. Case No. PR-1001378. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOROTHY P. KELLY, aka DOROTHY PAIGE KELLY, aka DOROTHY KELLY, aka DOROTHY RITA KELLY, aka DOROTHY R. KELLY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PETER JOHN KELLY and KEVIN FRANCIS KELLY in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PETER JOHN KELLY and KEVIN FRANCIS KELLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 26, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept.: K, Room: K, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TAMARA M. POLLEY, SBN 151738, GIANELLI, POLLEY & HADELL, 27 SOUTH SHEPHERD STREET, SUITE â œAâ ù; PO BOX 458, SONORA, CA 95370, (209) 5332233. (Publication Dates: March 26; April 2, 9, 2010)

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