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››LETTERS played taxi phone number to contact for transit home. I had no cellphone, believe it or not! Heaven help me! A live person without a cellphone! I considered walking over to the Marin Airporter location, but a fellow Marinite called a cab. When the cab arrived, some person in “authority” said to not load the cab in front of the ferry depot. Welcome back to “home sweet home.”
Finally, in very tiny print under a sign, it said credit cards accepted. Hooray. We used our card, not having any idea, nor caring what we were being charged. Toll booth after toll booth and we whipped out the credit card, happy to escape, but annoyed for the lack of attendants. Happy ending to this story. When we got home we looked up the charges on the bill. Thirty-five cents total for all.
Barbara Ann Brown, Marin
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Navigating the bay is nothing compared to navigating the local ferry service.
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Nadia Silvershine is right. For a worldclass city, it is preposterous not to have people working at the ferry buildings. And what about tourists trying to figure out those coin machines, (or the handicapped ones who can’t manage with a cane)? Reminds me of an experience I had traveling with friends in France. We tourists inadvertently found ourselves on a freeway and then at a toll booth with no attendant. There was a huge basket to catch the change necessary to continue on. None of us had any coins, only bills and that would not open the gate. There we were, cars piling up behind us, horns honking. We were dazed, confused and lost.
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I noticed a letter from Nadia Silvershine [“Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Befuddled Masses,” Nov. 7] about the Larkspur Ferry. I agree with her on how unfriendly the ferry procedure is for a tourist or even a member of the community. I took a ferry to connect with a cruise in San Francisco. Ticketing for the ferry was a challenge for someone who does not know the routine. There was no one to ask for advice. On return from my cruise a week later I took the ferry to Larkspur. No taxi, no taxi stand or dis-
Satire. Right? You, Mr. Steve Casey of West Marin, were just kidding when you predicted in a letter to the Pacific Sun [“Tradition Is the Illusion of Permanence,” Nov. 7] that there will be a bloody encounter between American traditionalists and an axis of cannibalistic homosexuals, liberal feminists and Muslims. Right? You were just joking, weren’t you, when you inferred that only old white guys appreciate traditional American values, including dignity and freedom and marriage between a man and a woman? Other
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than declaring who should be allowed to take wedding vows, you wrote broadly of our nation’s uniform and traditional values. What were those uniformly held “traditional American values”? Please be specific, Mr. Casey, because even a limited knowledge of our nation’s history reveals some traditions that are truly valuable, while others should be cast aside (some were), because they do nothing to bring dignity and freedom to all our citizens. And, that includes homosexuals, liberal feminists, people of many faiths—or none—and old white guys. (I’m an old, non-Muslim, straight white guy.) Exposure to extreme blather, especially from the right, has made it difficult to realize when the joke’s on me.
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Massage folk getting heavy-handed treatment I am related to the owner of a therapeutic massage business in San Rafael who has informed me about some unfair practices that are being conducted in the city. In a recent interview on KPIX-TV, San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips said that there are currently 60 massage businesses registered in the city, of which he estimated that no more than 15 are legitimate. In 2013, to counter the vice conducted at those 45 illegitimate establishments, San Rafael hired CSG Consultants, Inc., to enforce the city’s codes regarding prostitution. The trouble is that CSG’s code enforcement officers have been treating the legitimate businesses with the same heavy-handed tactics that they use with the illegitimate ones. For example, according to my cousin, she was fined $250 for not having labels on her bottles of massage oil. When she asked why she needed to have labels, the officer explained that she might otherwise have alcohol in the bottles. The possibility that she could label the bottles as containing oil when they actually contained alcohol apparently never occurred to the officer. In any case, it would have been fairer to issue a warning the first time, and then
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a double fine if the code were not obeyed afterward. My cousin has also experienced other unfair procedures along similar lines, for which she was fined $250 per infraction. Of course, she could have taken her case to court, but she felt that would have been too time-consuming, so she simply paid the citations. In addition to the unfairness issue, there is the matter of efficiency. Since CSG was hired a year ago, it has put out of business only three massage establishments—or approximately 1.5 parlors per year. For these pitiful results, the city paid CSG $100,000 for the 12 months between April 2013 and April 2014. At the same time, the city received $74,000 in fines, so its costs for the one year were $26,000— or $8,666.67 for each parlor it put out of business. Furthermore, at 1.5 businesses per year, it will take CSG the next 30 years to close down the current 45 illegitimate parlors—assuming no new ones come into town during that time. In fact, those 45 parlors will not go out of existence, but will simply move to another town under another name—or even reopen here under another. Clearly, on the grounds of ethical and economic fairness, it is time for the city to either shut down this Keystone Kops operation, or, at the very least, slash its budget to the bone.
Scott Thunder Hawk, Larkspur
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The greatest thing by far about Election Day is that it signals the conclusion of the dreariest and most dismal season of all— Election Season. There is no need to read the returns on Wednesday following the first Tuesday of
November. The names may change but the results will be the same: more idiotic, mind-numbing deadlock. Because of campaign-finance laws, we have turned politics in America into a playground for wealthy morons. When we turn the business of governing into a plaything for the rich or, at best, an idealized intellectual wilderness, we reduce public life to a vestige of a nearly forgotten past, so that we can be entertained while we watch the land being torched of anything looking like the Common Good, all the way from sea to shining sea. To speak from any conscience, from any respectable point-of-view—to say that this is the wrong way to do things, a way that is fully supported by a willingness on all of our parts to be bribed into ignorance—is to speak from a place of silence where no one expects to hear wisdom anymore.
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Will you please stop making your paper look stupid and parochial, and stop wasting everyone’s time, and finally stop running those stupid Skip Corsini things. Don’t make us wait till he dies to lose him, as you have done with a couple of other self-satisfied so-called correspondents. You know who I mean.
Gino Gerard Thomas, Marin
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››NEWSGRAMS Investigation into Robin Williams’ death concluded Nearly three months after
an investigation into the death of Robin Williams began, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division announced on Fri., Nov. 7 that it had concluded. According to a press release, findings in the investigation of the death of Williams— pronounced dead on Aug. 11 at his home in Tiburon—include the cause of death— asphyxia due to hanging, the manner of death—suicide, and a toxicological evaluation that revealed a detection of prescription medications in therapeutic concentrations, as well as the absence of alcohol or illicit drugs. The findings confirm the preliminary cause and manner of death, based on Williams’ autopsy results and announced by Lt. Keith Boyd, assistant chief deputy coroner of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, at a press conference held on Aug. 12. At around 11:55am on Aug. 11, authorities received a “distraught” 911 call from someone who reported an adult male unconscious and not breathing at Williams’ home at 95 St. Thomas Way in Tiburon. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Tiburon Fire Department and the Southern Marin Fire Protection District responded to the call, and emergency personnel arrived on the scene at 12pm. Williams was identified by firefighters from the Tiburon Fire Department and pronounced deceased at 12:02pm. The life of the Oscar-winning actor and comedian was honored on Oct. 5 at the Throckmorton Theatre at the 37th annual Mill Valley Film Festival sold-out event titled, “Robin Williams: A Celebration.”—Molly Oleson
Three hospitals in Marin receive “A”-OK ratings All hospitals are safe. False! Marin has some of the safest hospitals in the country. True! According to The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization “committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. healthcare system,” statistics suggest that more than 1,000 people die each day in this country because of preventable hospital errors. So it should come as comforting news to Marinites that, according to recent, national hospital-rating data from Leapfrog and the organization Healthgrades, the county’s three hospitals—Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, Novato Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael—all ranked well above average when it comes to safety. Results from The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score—which assigns A, B, C, D and F grades to hospitals based on their ability to prevent errors, injuries and infections— reveal that all three Marin hospitals received an “A” grade. Of the more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals issued a Hospital Safety Score, 790 earned an “A,” 688 earned a “B,” 868 earned a “C,” 148 earned a “D” and 26 earned an “F.” Developed using 28 measures—which range from “accidental cuts and tears” to “death from treatable serious complications”—of publicly available hospital safety data, the safety ratings show that while Novato Community Hospital performed below average in four of the 28 categories, it performed above average in 20 categories. Kaiser Permanente performed above average in 25 categories and below average in three, while Marin General performed below average in eight and above average in 20 of the categories. In addition, new evaluations of more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide for 2015 have been announced by Healthgrades, an organization that rates hospital performance mainly on claim data. The organization ranked both Marin General Hospital and Kaiser Permanente among the top 100 hospitals in the nation in several categories, recognizing Marin General for its cardiac care and treatment of stroke, and Kaiser for its critical care, treatment of stroke and prostate surgery. Marin General also received the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence for 2014—given out to only 260 hospitals nationwide. Allowing prospective patients to evaluate hospitals over a list of conditions and procedures, Healthgrades rankings range from one star (clinical outcomes are statistically significantly worse than expected) to five stars (clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected). According to data on the organization’s website, from 2011 to 2013, if all hospitals as a group, performed similarly to hospitals receiving five stars as a group, on average, 228,426 lives could have potentially been saved and 169, 298 complications could have potentially been avoided. While Marin General earned five stars from Healthgrades for its treatment of heart attack, sepsis, stroke and gallbladder removal and prostate removal surgery, Kaiser Permanente was awarded five stars for its treatment of sepsis, stroke, its transurethral prostate resection surgery and its heart failure mortality rate. Novato Community Hospital received five stars for its mortality rates for heart failures, sepsis and pneumonia. “The Healthgrades analysis shows that not all hospitals perform equally in all procedures, so it is important that consumers do their homework when selecting a hospital,” said Evan Marks, chief strategy officer of Healthgrades, in a statement. “Those hospitals that achieved the Healthgrades distinction have demonstrated a commitment to exceptional clinical quality care.” Lee Domanico, chief executive officer of Marin General Hospital, said in a statement that the awards highlight one of the hospital’s highest priorities since returning to local control four years ago: ensuring that medical excellence is a hallmark of care. “This recognition from Healthgrades showing that we are performing at the highest levels in 9>
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▼ Some rich white men tried to dissuade us; however, we stand by our decision to name Pandora Founder Tim Westergren a Zero for his plans to build an 8,297 square-foot compound on the 17-acre site of a former monastery in West Marin. Compared to other homes on Balboa Avenue in Inverness Park, which range in size from approximately 825 to 2,300 square feet, Westergren’s plans for a nine bedroom home, caretaker residence, studio, meditation hut and two garages simply don’t fit in. Amidst the cacophony of dissenting voices from neighbors, whose concerns include high water consumption, removal of old growth trees and oversized estates becoming the new norm, Westergren said he looks forward to “a collaborative and constructive dialogue with the community.” Great. Then scale it down.—Nikki Silverstein
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▲ Hey, be a hero and volunteer for the inaugural Mt. Tam Day of Thanks workday on Horse Hill in Mill Valley on Saturday, Nov. 22. For the past 16 years, Marin County Parks has pushed back invasive French and Scotch broom in this beautiful open space and now they need your help to make the final drive into the western area of the hill. It’s tough work pulling broom and sowing native grass seed, but you’ll be rewarded with personal introductions to the amazing horses residing on the preserve, a pizza party and a raffle. Families are welcome and children ages 5 and older are able to participate. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Greg Reza at 415/473-3778 or greza@ marincounty.org.
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BONUS QUESTION: In 2012, a researcher at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., discovered a 147-year old document, written by 23-year old Dr. Charles Leale, recording the final hours of what? Howard Rachelson invites you to upcoming Team Trivia Contests: A big community Trivia Fundraiser at Congregation Kol Shofar in Mill Valley on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30pm; also Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30pm, at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6:30pm, at the Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. Have a great trivia question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit. Email Howard at howard1@triviacafe.com or visit www.triviacafe.com.
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Soufflé of good ideas Rounding-up some of the North Bay’s freshest cookbooks by Tanya H e nr y
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t’s no secret that book publishers carefully plan the release of their new cookbook titles to coincide with the busiest times of year for retailers. This holiday season’s crop features offerings from celebrated chefs from New York, California and South Carolina. And it’s not just cooks, chefs and restaurateurs who continue to feed our insatiable appetites for exquisitely photographed food and aspirational recipes. Butchers, bakers, winemakers and farmers are also sharing their rich stories and bringing us ever closer to the source of our food systems with every beautiful image and impassioned sentence. Instead of trying to review the many upcoming titles hitting store shelves now, I stayed close to home and chose three books that showcase our Northern California sensibility—all in vastly different, yet equally exuberant ways. Heidi Krahling’s gorgeously illustrated Insalata’s and Marinitas: The Story of Two Restaurants offers a big welcoming embrace as she ushers
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us into the kitchens of her two beloved San Anselmo restaurants. French Roots: Two Cooks, Two Countries, & the Beautiful Food Along the Way is more of a love story between an early Chez Panisse chef, his wife and their lives they divide between Healdsburg and Bordeaux. The third selection is an ode to an American favorite: More Than Meatballs: From Arancini to Zucchini Fritters and Everything in Between, which comes from Sebastopol-based food writer Michele Anna Jordan. After reading each book, and preparing several of the recipes, I was reminded how much more a cookbook is than simply a listing of recipes. For me, a successful one takes me by the hand and leads me on a journey. Along the way, I sample a chef’s soup of the day, droplets of freshly harvested honey linger on my lips, and I discover that a Turkish kofte tastes a bit like the savory kibbe my own Lebanese grandmother prepared for me. Yes, these recipes will nourish us, but so will the stories, tips and encouragement all so generously served up here by people who have made eating, entertaining and feeding others a lifelong celebration. I happen to have the good fortune of living in San Anselmo, where Heidi Krahling opened her first restaurant, Insalata’s (Krahling’s maiden name), 18 years ago. When she published her first book, Insalata’s Mediterranean Table (2009), her loyal customers were thrilled. Finally the fattoush salad so many of us dreamed about could now be added to our own home meals. With the opening of her second restaurant five years ago, Krahling brought us inventive Latin-infused dishes to pine over, including her signature Marinitas salad, a trio of ceviches and layered vegetarian enchiladas.
With her newest release, Insalata’s and Marinitas: The Story of Two Restaurants, we can now prepare these favorites at home. Divided by stations in her kitchens, Krahling guides us through her workdays and lovingly salutes her staff. She dedicates this book to her restaurant family, and when she is on the premises, they affectionately refer to her as, “Mama’s in the Kitchen.” This sense of warmth and camaraderie is felt throughout the pages, but mostly, it’s Krahling’s enthusiastic voice that we hear— whether she is describing how she seasons her food progressively and is always tasting, or the necessity of roasting nuts in the oven instead of sautéing, as the centers will be raw, her tone is never scolding; it’s instructional and encouraging. Krahling is a consummate professional who seamlessly weaves her vast restaurant acumen together with a warm, accessible tone that makes us want to sit at her table. Her business partner Pat Coss said it best—she “brings it” 100 percent of the time. This book is no exception. “Nearly every day of our more than 33 years of married life, Jean-Pierre and I have sat down together to eat lunch,” begins the introduction of French Roots, written by husband-and-wife team Jean-Pierre Moullé and Denise Lurton Moullé. Initially this book made me feel nothing but guilt over the countless lunches I have inhaled in front of my computer, or the balancing acts I have mastered while driving and eating simultaneously. But within minutes, I fell into the rhythm and ease with which this lovely quasi-memoir begins to unfold. The couple takes turns offering a taste of their early French heritage through their recipes, childhood stories and vivid descriptions of the meals they savored along the way. The book moves chronologically through to their present-day life, where they divide their time between a farm in Peynaud and a property in Healdsburg. Throughout the 272 pages, Jean-Pierre, whose celebrated career included many years as executive chef at Chez Panisse, offers most of the recipes, while Denise lends valuable wine knowledge and keen observations on how they navigate and manage to live and eat simply-but-well between the two countries. Beginning with dishes from old-world France, including a cassoulet Southwest-style and monkfish in spicy tomato sauce, the book moves
on to include Chez Panisse favorites like marinated king salmon with herbs and sauvignon blanc. The book ends with a chapter entitled, “Aperitifs and Toasts” that includes recipes for an onion tart with anchovies, olives and thyme and armagnac with preserved prunes. Of course there is much in between and though the book straddles both countries, its understated aesthetic is more French than Californian. More akin to a stately bordeaux than a big, oaky chardonnay, its gifts are revealed deliberately at a pace much more in sync with Europe than the Golden State. I couldn’t help but smile when I received a review copy of Michele Anna Jordan’s More Than Meatballs: From Arancini to Zucchini Fritters and Everything in Between. Of course “On Top of Spaghetti” (sung to the tune of “On Top of Old Smokey”), and the classic frat boy movie with Bill Murray immediately came to mind. But more than anything meatballs are fun—they are a familiar childhood food untouched by a single iota of pretense. As Jordan—a longtime food writer based in Sebastopol—shows us, meatballs come in more flavors, shapes and sizes than we could have ever imagined. The author of more than 15 books has seemingly scoured the earth to bring us more than 50 recipes that celebrate the versatility of the meatball in every conceivable form. She begins with a Meatball Primer impressing upon us the importance of using good ingredients—namely the meat. A four-page photo spread illustrates encasing meatballs in caul fat in order to impart a rich, succulent dimension to the balls. Traditional recipes including Sicilian, Greek and Mexican Albondigas versions are offered up in the first chapter, and another section is dedicated to “Going Meatless” and includes arancini-stuffed risotto balls, carrot fritters and Spanish croquettes. By far the most interesting chapter is titled, “Context is Everything” and features a chicken soup with walnut balls and spaghetti squash, potato salad with fresh herb meatballs and meatball tacos. A sense of adventurous fun permeates this book and makes we want to get in the kitchen and start cooking up these rounds of deliciousness. Who knew that the humble meatball had such global appeal, and was even included in an ancient
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Nurses on strike at Kaiser in San Rafael It seems that not everyone would agree with the stellar marks that San Rafael’s Kaiser Permanente recently received from two national hospital safety-rating organizations. Nurses from the hospital joined thousands of registered nurses and nurse practitioners at more than 80 other Kaiser Permanente hospitals this week in a two-day strike, called to address slipping patient care standards and Ebola virus safeguards at Kaiser. Holding red and yellow signs that read, “On strike for health and safety,” as many as 18,000 nurses picketed in front of Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California on Tuesday, in a demonstration expected to last until Thursday. Meanwhile, according to The Leapfrog Group’s most recent Hospital Safety Score— developed using 28 measures and publicly available—San Rafael’s Kaiser Permanente hospital was awarded an “A” grade for their “ability to prevent errors, injuries and infections.” In addition, Healthgrades, an organization that rates hospitals primarily on claim data, ranked Kaiser among the top 100 hospitals in the nation in several different categories. Many of the nurses protesting feel that Kaiser does not offer adequate training and equipment to respond in the event of an Ebola outbreak. “The failure to properly meet the optimal safety protection for Ebola, speaks volumes to the erosion of patient care in the U.S. generally,” said RoseAnn DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United (NNU) and The California Nurses Association (CNA), in a statement. “To the public, the union is claiming this strike is about Ebola,” read a large ad published in the IJ this week. “But the fact is Kaiser Permanente teams have been working on preparations for Ebola non-stop, doing everything possible to ensure the safety of each nurse, physician and staff member.” According to the Washington Post, there are currently no known cases of Ebola in the U.S. Craig Spencer, the 33-year-old doctor who was diagnosed with the virus on Oct. 23 after contracting it in West Africa, was, in a statement on Monday, declared free of Ebola. Contract negotiations that began in August are underway and cover Kaiser’s 21 medical centers throughout Northern California.—MO
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ake a look at a map that the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) staff brought to the district’s board of directors, and you’ll see pipelines and connections from the mountains to the East Bay to San Francisco to the South Bay. It’s a Bay Area regional water supply reliability map. You’ll see a dotted line going from the East Bay to Marin. That dotted line describes a possible water-supply connection between the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the MMWD in Marin. That dotted line has riled anti-growth proponents in Marin in ways similar to the objections raised against the Association of Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) idea that Marin should consider itself part of the wider Bay Area when it comes to providing housing for future residents. That dotted line indicates a potential connection between Marin and the East Bay and has sparked conspiracy theories, accusations and anger. What that dotted line has not triggered is a rational debate over whether Marin should look at the possibility of constructing an emergency pipeline over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The pipeline would be part of what water planners call a Regional Intertie Feasibility Study. The name says it: MMWD, which serves most of the county, would tie Marin
to the rest of the Bay Area and become The opposition, as in the housing debate, part of the wider conversation about water ranged from rational and reasonable and supply. focused on reality to the fantastical and In the spring, MMWD staff brought conspiracy-conscious. If Jake could say the district board a proposal to conduct with a glower, “It’s Chinatown,” those who the feasibility study. According to a staff know the issues here can say, “It’s Marin.” member, “the concept of a regional intertie Opponents of the proposal jumped on to interconnect the EBMUD and MMWD the issue to discuss a potential pipeline. It systems was one of the options identiis, they say, a clear move among developfied by the Drought Resiliency Task Force ment interests to plan for increased housCommittee to supplement the ing and building in the county. water supply not only to reduce Others say it’s clear that buried deficiencies during a drought, but in the proposal for a potential by also as an alternative supply in discussion is the real intent: case of a catastrophic event or To move water from the north Peter major maintenance project.” S e i d m a n and sell it eastward. The most MMWD already receives conspiracy-conscious say it’s a about 25 percent of its supply plan that would inevitably result from the Sonoma County Water in draining Marin reservoirs for Agency, receiving water that flows from the benefit of the intertie system. the north counties to the Russian River Jon LaHaye is the principal engineer at and then through a pipeline system to MMWD. It’s true, he says, that a pipeline MMWD. If that pipeline system crashes, over the bridge could carry water both MMWD would lose a significant portion ways, but it’s more than unlikely. “We are of its supply. An emergency pipeline over not allowed to use water we buy from the the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge would north and sell it elsewhere,” he says. The offer a modicum of redundancy that Marin MMWD water contract with the Sonoma residents might welcome in the event of a County Water Agency forbids such a divercatastrophic failure of the pipeline system sion. from the north. LaHaye also says that Marin is a small But the bridge pipeline proposal—that’s water entity, and the East Bay district is all it is, a proposal of possible discussion much larger. “It’s almost inconceivable of the potential benefits of a pipeline—imwe could provide them with any water of mediately drew criticism from opponents. consequence.”
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Maybe not from the reservoirs in Marin, say those skeptical of government proposals, including the pipeline, but what about all that pipeline from the north? That’s a question that Dietrich “Diet” Stroeh heard echoing down from Mendocino. Stroeh was the youngest general manager of the Marin Municipal Water District when he served in that capacity in the 1970s. He was sitting in that spot during the worst drought to hit Marin in modern times. Stroeh says that when “folks in Mendocino heard about the [current pipeline] idea, they said, ‘Well, if they do it, we’ll cut them off.’ It’s a real political issue that has to be handled with kid gloves. I think the [Marin] district understands that.” Stroeh underscores the intention of those who want to talk about a potential pipeline that would run across the bridge only for emergency situations. “But perceptions get out of hand and the next thing you know people are screaming at each other.” The potential for discussion of a possible pipeline was one of the campaign issues in the recent MMWD election in which Fairfax Town Councilman Larry Bragman narrowly won a seat in a defeat of Supervisor Steve Kinsey aide Liza Crosse. The two candidates mirrored the opposing views concerning a potential discussion of a pipeline. Crosse thinks a pipeline discussion should at least be part of the district’s
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current investigation of supply and demand in the context of a 2015 Urban Water Management Plan. That’s a document the state mandates. Every five years, water districts must update their plans. Pipeline opponents, Bragman included, say the district shouldn’t even talk about the potential of a pipeline. The Marin update will estimate the supply needed in normal years while looking at projected increases in development during the next 20 years. It uses numbers generated by the state and the Association of Bay Area Governments to look at the number of people who will increase the Marin population. The district also will look at what kind of strain a “normal” drought of, say two years, will create on the water supply. Bragman says that a pipeline across the bridge would join Marin to the East Bay on water highway bound to create hazards to the environment. In his campaign literature, he said, “The so-called Regional Intertie Project would ... add Marin County as yet another water agency withdrawing water resources from the already collapsed Delta-Bay ecosystem.” In addition, Bragman said, a pipeline would “decouple development in Marin County from local watershed resources and open our county up to unsustainable levels of growth.” When MMWD staff submitted the intertie idea, to board members, they asked staff to go back to the drawing board and assess the supply and demand situation before proceeding with a possible pipeline feasibility study, for which staff was asking $300,000 to compile. The possible pipeline “idea is more
of a concept than any sort of real study,” LaHaye says. The estimated cost of the pipeline that’s floating around lands at about $45 million. But that’s a number that has no foundation because staff never proceeded with even a preliminary feasibility study. Just because there’s no firm number for the potential cost for a potential pipeline hasn’t stopped critics from using the $45-million figure to slam the district for profligate spending—or at least the possibility of profligate spending. During the campaign, Crosse stressed that discussing a potential pipeline should logically be part of the mix, even if it never proceeds to fruition. Cynthia Koehler has served on the MMWD board for about 10 years. She was not up for re-election this cycle. She found the allegations and misinformation that floated through the body politic counterproductive to rational debate. “I find it surprising and disturbing that raising the possibility to think about something has led people to jump to completely uninformed conclusions that I think are destructive to a reasonable public debate.” A significant slam against the district and those who favor talking about joining the rest of the Bay Area in an intertie arrangement posit that the district, with development interests prodding the issue, is really planning for development. Pipeline water is the first step. But Koehler, an active water policy and conservation specialist who served a stint as water legislative director at the Environmental Defense Fund, says it’s clearly illegal for 13 > water districts to tie water supply
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to convey adequate flow rates with a capacity goal between 5 million gallons per day (MGD) and 15 MGD, pipeline length, challenges to constructability, construction methodology requirements or opportunities, necessary easements or right-of-way acquisitions, permits, suitable locations for pump stations, compatibility with bridge structural elements, construction schedule and ability to coordinate with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) bridge maintenance work, environmental factors, and construction costs.” LaHaye, however, stresses that the idea has not advanced after board members asked staff to concentrate on assessing supply and demand for the water management update. There is no plan for a A shot of Diet Stroeh from the depths of the Pac Sun’s archives circa 1976. pipeline. But that hasn’t stopped critics of the district with planning. from attacking board mem“At the court level and the statutory bers and staff. Stroeh says the climate was level, water districts are legally precluded much different in 1977, when he worked from using water as a tool to control [or overtime to get a temporary pipeline promote] growth,” Koehler says. “You can installed on the bridge in about six months. think that’s a good idea or a bad idea, but The county was close to running out of it’s not MMWD’s idea.” water then, and that played a big part in According to the staff report MMWD expediting the pipeline project. In 1976, the board members received, “Alternatives reservoirs in Marin held 12 billion gallons. shall be evaluated using a comparative The customers in the MMWD needed 30 matrix approach on the basis of ability billion gallons. “Emergencies can grease
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the wheels of bureaucracy,” Stroeh says. While the climate today is uncertain, as are its effects on water supply in the coming decades, the climate among Marin residents seems clear. There’s a cloud above their heads signifying their distrust regarding the ability of government agencies to plan and spend money efficiently. They even distrust the possibility of a discussion about a possible pipeline and are ready to jump in the critics’ cart to block movement. Koehler notes that the MMWD has an obligation, “not just ethically but legally, to look” at what may be coming with regard to climate change and water supply. LaHaye notes that it would take a long time to construct a permanent emergency pipeline. He says it could be suspended from the top deck or hung outside the roadway so it wouldn’t affect plans for an additional lane and bike travel on the bridge. But considering the permit requirements these days— and the propensity for lawsuits based on the California Environmental Quality Act—it could be quite a while before the district could install a pipeline. “You either have one ready for an emergency or you are years away from having one,” LaHaye says. Koehler, who believes the district must explore all of its options before making any informed decisions about water supply, says she has some questions about whether joining the intertie arrangement with the other agencies would subject MMWD to financial
liabilities originating in the East Bay, for instance. That’s the kind of rational argument that could yield informational benefit. But the discussion of a potential pipeline has been clouded by persistent innuendo, conspiracy and purposeful confusion. It’s a debate with intransigent positions remarkably similar to those during the debate about whether MMWD should construct a desalination facility to guard against drought. The critics defeated that move. Now the debate is whether Marin should join the wider Bay Area in a plan to create a regional water supply strategy—or whether Marin residents prefer the isolation at the end of that dotted line. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com.
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oz Scaggs will headline a Nov. 24 benefit concert at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco celebrating the work of Cassandra Flipper, the retiring executive director of Bread & Roses. Flipper, a longtime Marin resident, is stepping down after 14 years at the head of the local non-profit agency, which presents 600 free concerts each year to people confined to prisons, hospitals, juvenile detention facilities, special needs centers and other institutions throughout the Bay Area. The agency has a staff of nine that works with 1,500 volunteers to bring music and other entertainment annually to an estimated 28,000 seniors, adults, teens and children confined or isolated from society. Bread & Roses was founded by the late singer, songwriter and activist Mimi Farina, the sister of Joan Baez and an accomplished folk artist in her own right. Flipper is credited with helping to keep the agency afloat after Farina’s death at Mimi Farina and her sister Joan Baez were arrested in 1967 at a peaceful demonstration and temporarily sent to her Mill Valley home in 2001 after a long Santa Rita Jail. Farina's experience in captivity led her to bout with neuroendocrine cancer. want to do more for those who are housed in institutions. Farina started the agency in 1974. She remained politically active, teaming up with Pete Sears and other fellow musiStrauss & Co. for 11 years, a managing cians to protest the shipment of weapons partner for The Nature Company and to El Salvador by the Reagan administraSmith & Hawken, executive director of tion. Her music to the song “Bread and the California CASA Roses,” with lyrics (Court-Appointed by James OpNOW PLAYING Special Advocates) penheim, can be Boz Scaggs: Evening at the Great Association, and she heard in the new American Music Hall to Benefit Bread & served on the board film Pride, based Roses with dinner and concert, will take of the Marin Founon the true story place Monday, Nov. 24, from 7:30-10pm, dation. of a group of gay Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell “The dedicated activists in LonSt., San Francisco. $100-$250. 415/945work Cassandra don who rallied 7120, ext. 113. Flipper has done to support Welsh with Bread & Roses coal miners. Flipper, a St. Louis native, is an attorney over these past 14 years has kept Mimi’s who has worked for several prestigious law vision—her legacy—alive and well,” Baez wrote in a press statement. Y firms as well as high-profile non-profits. She was deputy general counsel for Levi Tell Greg if he's not all moonlight and roses at gcahill51@gmail.com.
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hen I first heard that A.C.T. doubtless will never be resolved. would be presenting a slightly Probably all of the above contributed, revised version of Colm Tóibín’s but as I left A.C.T.’s theater with my critic’s controversial play, The Testament of Mary hat firmly in place it occurred to me that (renamed simply Testament), as part of its another reason for the general compla2014-15 season, I wondered how the local cency could be that people have realized community would respond to a play that (from accounts of previous productions reportedly denied the truthfulness of Ca- and from Tóibín’s widely read novella tholicism’s core belief—that Jesus Christ, that covers the same ground) that Testathough born of woman, was the Son of ment isn’t really about the biblical Mary. God, whose messiIt’s about a fictional anic mission was to NOW PLAYING Everywoman whose offer mankind a path Testament runs through Sunday, Nov. 23, son, despite her of deliverance from at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater, 415 Geary St., San opposition, allows evil and that, by in- Francisco. Information: 415/749-2228, or himself to be radiact-sf.org. ference, Mary was calized by a group also divine. That’s of ragtag revoluabout as blasphemous a position as can tionaries and is eventually executed by the be imagined—a very public finger in the regime they seek to overthrow. Traumachurch’s eye by a lapsed Irish Catholic in- tized by his painful death, she rejects the censed by what he considers to be a historic conspirators’ demands that she join them deception. Surely, that would bring down in turning her son into an inspirational the wrath of the faithful and their spiritual martyr by embellishing the historical counselors. record of his accomplishments. It didn’t happen. Opening Night passed Think the bitter resentment of an Iraqi without incident. No line of protesters or Afghani mother after her son has been outside the Geary Theater loudly demand- talked into being a suicide bomber. Tóibín ing that the production be cancelled. No seems to encourage this interpretation fulminating sermons from local pulpits. by specifying that his play is being narOnly two or three walkouts and no boos rated by someone identified only as “The at the final curtain from an audience Woman” and setting the action in “A space. that gave the show polite applause before Now.” Then he confuses matters with swiftly exiting. Maybe it had something to references to events (the raising of Lazarus do with the Bay Area’s secular character. from the dead, the wedding at Cana, the Maybe the Vatican’s recent campaign to crucifixion, etc.) that are described in the discourage the practice of adding Mary to Christian Gospels and, according to his an already overcrowded Trinity was having narrator, supposedly occurred 20 years an effect. Maybe the issue of priestly misearlier. What’s going on here? I have no behavior is far more important for today’s way of knowing, but my hunch is that the Catholics than dusty doctrinal arguments author’s ambiguity is deliberate. On one that have been debated for centuries and hand, by attacking Catholic doctrine he vents his disaffection for an Irish church that he believes misled him for many years and, as a gay man, made him unwelcome. On the other, by making his narrator a woman who is fighting male harassment—who yearns to be free to tell a story that is very different from the official version—he generates sympathy and avoids being stereotyped as just another angry anti-clerical. As may be apparent, it’s a fine line for the much-admired Canadian actress, Seana McKenna (The Woman) to walk. Her task is not made easier by the vast A.C.T. stage and designer Alexander V. Nichols’ multi-story scaffold set surrounded by what appear to be irregular shards of fallen glass. Under Carey Perloff ’s direction, McKenna’s full-out presentational delivery of a rather stilted text seems more It appears that this might be “The Woman’s” equivalent of Picasso’s Blue Period. suited to Aeschylus’ Oresteia than to a
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F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 1 4 — T H U R S D AY N O V E M B E R 2 0 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2:25) Pinocchio redux as a boy discovers he’s a robot and sets out to discover his true nature; Steven Spielberg directs Haley Joel Osment. l Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (1:21) Disney version of Judith Viorst’s classic children’s tale about a singularly crappy day in the life of an 11-year-old boy stars Dick Van Dyke, Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell and young Ed Oxenbould. l Awake: The Life of Yogananda (1:27) Biodoc of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi who brought meditation and yoga to the West in the 1920s; Krishna Das and Deepak Chopra share insights. l Beyond the Lights (1:56) Belle star Gugu MbathaRaw as a burgeoning pop-music icon who falls truly, madly and deeply for her hunky yet sensitive bodyguard (Nate Parker); Danny Glover co-stars. l Big Hero 6 (1:30) Disney cartoon concerns a boy, his posse and their repurposed crime-fighting robot, but the real star is a dazzlingly reimagined mashup of Tokyo and San Francisco complete with skateboarding geishas and a torii-turreted Golden Gate Bridge. l Billy Elliot: The Musical (3:00) Live from London’s West End it’s Elton John’s Tony-winning musical about a budding boxer-turned-ballet sensation. l Birdman (1:59) Offbeat comedy from 21 Grams director Alejandro González Iñárritu about a onetime movie superhero (Michael Keaton) trying to get himself some thespian cred by starring in a Broadway play. l The Book of Life (1:25) Dazzlingly colorful Latin-accented, Day of the Dead-themed animated musical features vocals from Zoe Saldana, Hector Elizondo, Cheech Marin, Plácido Domingo and other luminaries. l Citizenfour (1:54) Documentary follows investigative filmmaker Laura Poitras across the globe in search of budding whistleblower Edward Snowden. l Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze Present The Legacy Journey (2:30) Everybody’s fave fiduciaries discuss investments, estate planning, generational economics and a myriad of money matters. l Diplomacy (1:28) Gripping true story of the battle of wills between Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling and German commandant Dietrich von Choltitz over the fate of occupied Paris. l Dumb and Dumber To (1:49) Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are back and more idiotic than ever, searching the world for offspring and a new kidney; the Farrelly boys direct, of course. l Edward Scissorhands (1:45) Johnny Depp stars as a sensitive, artistic jerrybuilt boy whose scissor-like hands make him an outcast; Tim Burton directs. l Force Majeure (2:00) Cannes Film Fest fave about a perfect alpine family vacation torn asunder by an unexpected avalanche. l Fury (2:14) WWII action flick about a Sherman tank, its five-man crew and their impossible mission behind the German lines; Brad Pitt leads the charge. l Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (1:45) Documentary looks at the life and career of the country music icon and his struggles with Alzheimer’s; Bill Clinton, Paul McCartney, Steve Martin and many others share insights. l Gone Girl (2:28) David Fincher filmization of Gillian Flynn’s best-seller stars Ben Affleck as a seemingly stable family man who becomes a murder suspect when his wife goes missing. l Goodbye to Language 3D (1:10) Jean-Luc Godard enters three-dimensional cinema with customary bravado and a proudly non-narrative strikingly visual outlook. l The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (2:05) Jennifer Lawrence is back as games top dawg Katniss Everdeen, leading the charge against her nation’s wicked past; Julianne Moore co-stars. l
The Hunger Games Marathon (6:53) Get totally Katniss with a seven-hour marathon of Hunger Games movies (including the new one) for a mere $25. Includes hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn and soda pop! l Interstellar (2:49) Spacey Christopher Nolan sci-fi drama follows a troupe of hungry astronauts through a newly discovered wormhole to the far reaches of the galaxy; Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey are among the crew. l John Wick (1:41) Retired hit man Keanu Reeves goes gunning for the punks who ruined his life, wreaking havoc on the borough of Manhattan in the process. l The Judge (1:42) Courtroom dramedy finds usedup lawyer Robert Downey Jr. defending small-town judge/estranged father Robert Duvall against a murder charge; Billy Bob Thornton costars. l Laggies (1:40) Loose-limbed Lynn Shelton comedy stars Keira Knightley as a pushing-thirty slacker who dodges a marriage proposal by hiding out with a teenager buddy and her wiseass dad (Sam Rockwell). l My Old Lady (1:47) Maggie Smith and Kristin Scott Thomas as expat Parisians who refuse to be ejected from their beloved apartment by ugly American Kevin Kline. l National Theatre London: Of Mice and Men (2:30) Steinbeck’s gripping tale of friendship and dashed dreams in Depression-era Salinas stars James Franco as George and Chris O’Dowd as Lenny. l Nightcrawler (1:57) Lean and hungry Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a Weegee-type tabloid photographer specializing in crime and catastrophe; Rene Russo co-stars as a seen-it-all TV newshound. l Ouija (1:30) Clueless girl fools around with Ouija board, dies mysteriously, posse of friends investigates, Ouija board gets mad: Duh. l Pelican Dreams (1:20) Documentary follows a brown pelican from capture on the Golden Gate Bridge to rehab at San Rafael’s WildCare; Judy Irving (The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill) directs. l Pride (1:59) Feel-good true story about a group of gay and lesbian London activists who supported a tiny Welsh chapter of the National Union of Mineworkers during a nationwide strike. l Rosewater (1:43) Jon Stewart of The Daily Show writes and directs a no-holds-barred docudrama about the real-life imprisonment and torture of Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari. l Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation (1:30) Documentary focuses on Antoni Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, the towering, mind-bending Barcelona landmark that’s still under construction after 125 years. l St. Vincent (1:42) Unwitting single mom Melissa McCarthy leaves her 12-year-old son in the questionable day-care of neighbor Bill Murray, who mentors the kid in the art and science of playing the horses, tipping the strippers and shooting the whiskey. l The Thief of Baghdad (1:46) Dazzling ultra-Technicolor storybook fantasy stars Sabu as the cocky Iraqi of the title; Rex Ingram co-stars as the genie. l This Is Where I Leave You (1:43) Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda and a host of others star in an ensemble dramedy about a dysfunctional family that reunites for a week of communal living after their patriarch dies. l The Two Faces of January (1:38) Patricia Highsmiths’s classic thriller hits the big screen with Kirsten Dunst and Viggo Mortensen as American tourists caught up in a web of intrigue in Greece and Istanbul. l UFC 180: Wordum vs. Hunt (3:00) Live from Mexico City Mark Hunt takes on Fabricio Werdum for Ultimate Fighting Championship glory. l Whiplash (1:46) Indie sleeper about the edgy, ferocious mentor-pupil relationship between a gifted young jazz drummer and his exacting taskmaster. l
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k New Movies This Week k A.I. Artificial Intelligence (PG-13)
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) Awake: The Life of Yogananda (Not Rated) k Beyond the Lights (PG-13) Big Hero 6 (PG)
Billy Elliot: The Musical (R) Birdman (R)
The Book of Life (PG) Citizenfour (R)
Rafael: Thu 7 (special effects expert Dennis Muren in person) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 8:45 Sat-Sun 2, 8:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:40, 9:15 Sun-Wed 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15; 3D showtime at 10 Sat-Sun 1:45, 7:15; 3D showtimes at 11, 4:30, 10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:35, 3:30, 5:15, 7:55, 8:50, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 11:05, 12:50, 1:40, 4:20, 6:10, 7, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 4:45, 6:45, 9:20 Sat 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:45, 9:20 Sun 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:45 Mon-Wed 3:45, 4:45, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55; 3D showtimes at 12:35, 3:15, 5:55, 8:35 Regency: Sat 12:55 Tue 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:35, 4, 7:05, 9:55 Sun-Wed 12:35, 4, 7:05 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4:05, 7:15, 10 Sat 1:10, 4:05, 7:15, 10 Sun 1:10, 4:05, 7:15 Mon-Wed 4:05, 7:15 Thu 7:15 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 MonWed 3:30, 6:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:30, 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 SunThu 10:30, 1:25, 4:25, 7:25 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 1:50, 4:40 Rafael: Fri 4, 6:30, 9 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 Mon-Wed 6:30, 9 Thu 6:30
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The Legacy Journey (PG-13) Diplomacy (Not Rated) k Dumb and Dumber To (PG-13)
Regency: Wed 7 Lark: Sat 4 Mon 1 Wed 3:30 Thu 1:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45 Sun-Wed 1:30, 4:20, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:30, 10:10 Sat-Sun 11:15, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 12:35, 1:55, 3:15, 4:35, 5:55, 7:15, 8:35, 9:55 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20 k Edward Scissorhands (PG-13) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Force Majeure (R) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sat 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sun 1:45, 7:30 Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:15 Thu 9:15 Fury (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:50, 7:10, 10:25 Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 12:40, 3:50, 7:10 Tue 12:40, 3:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:25 k Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (PG) Lark: Fri 3:30 Mon 5:30 Tue 1 Gone Girl (R) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45 Marin: Fri 3:50, 7, 10:10 Sat 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Sun 12:40, 3:50, 7 Mon-Wed 3:50, 7 Thu 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:05, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri-Wed 7:15 k Goodbye to Language 3D (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:45, 7 Mon-Thu 7 k The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG-13) Northgate: Thu 8, 9, 10, 11 Rowland: Thu 8:30 k The Hunger Games Marathon (PG-13) Northgate: Thu 2:30 Rowland: Thu 2:30 Interstellar (PG-13) Cinema: Fri-Wed 11:15, 3, 6:50, 10:30 Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12, 1, 3:30, 4:30, 7, 8 Northgate: Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 11:15, 12:10, 1:05, 2, 2:55, 3:50, 4:45, 5:40, 6:35, 7:30, 8:25, 9:20, 10:15 Mon 11:15, 12:10, 1:05, 2:55, 3:50, 4:45, 5:40, 6:35, 7:30, 8:25, 9:20, 10:15 Rowland: 11:35, 1:30, 3:20, 5:10, 7, 8:50, 10:35 Sequoia: Fri 4:10, 8 Sat-Sun 12:20, 4:10, 8 Mon-Wed 4:10, 8 John Wick (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:20, 7:10 The Judge (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 2:10, 5:20, 8:30 Laggies (R) Regency: Fri 11:45, 2:20, 5, 7:35, 10:05 Sat 11:45, 2:15 Sun 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7 Mon-Tue, Thu 11:45, 2:20, 5, 7:35 Wed 11:45, 2:20 My Old Lady (PG-13) Lark: Sun 1 Thu 5:30 National Theatre London: Of Mice and Men (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Nightcrawler (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2:05, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:10, 4:55, 7:45, 10:30 Ouija (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 4:50, 9:45 Pelican Dreams (G) Lark: Sun 6:15 Thu 3:25 Pride (R) Lark: Fri 8:30 Sat 6:10 Sun, Tue 3:30 Mon, Thu 8 Wed 5:45 Rosewater (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:45 Sun-Thu 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7 k Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 1:15 Tue 6:15 St. Vincent (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25 Sun-Thu 11:40, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50 Sequoia: Fri 5, 7:30, 10 Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Mon-Wed 5, 7:30 k The Thief of Baghdad (G) Rafael: Sun 4:30 (special effects wiz Dennis Muren in person) This Is Where I Leave You (R) Lark: Fri 6 Sun 8:15 Tue 8:30 Wed 1 Two Faces of January (PG-13) Lark: Sat 8:50 Mon 3:10 Wed 8:30 k UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt (PG-13) Regency: Sat 7 Whiplash (R) Marin: Fri 4:20, 7:30, 10:05 Sat 12:55, 4:20, 7:30, 10:05 Sun 12:55, 4:20, 7:30 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:30 Thu 7:30 Regency: Fri 11:20, 2, 4:45, 7:40, 10:20 Sat 4:45, 7:40, 10:20 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:20, 2, 4:45, 7:40 Wed 11:20
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 | Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 | Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 | Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264
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SUNDiAL Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar
Fri 11/14 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25
TR3 feat Tim Reynolds from Dave Matthews Band
Sat 11/15 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / $24
Highlights from our online community calendar—great things to do this weekend in Marin.
Wild Child - A Live Re-Creation of a 1960s Doors Concert
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Live music 11/14: 420 Rock and Roll Extravagnza with the Marinfidels 9pm. $12. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com. 11/14: Chick Jagger Rolling Stones tribute. 9:30pm. $5. Peri’s Bar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com 11/14: Chum Phish covers. 9pm. $10. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. 11/14: James Moseley Band Jazz, blues, funk and reggae. 8pm. $15-20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 11/14: Kelly Peterson Band Rock. 5pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 11/14: Mana Quartet 9pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/14: The Marinfidels Rock covers. 9pm. $12. Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com. 11/15: David Lindley Exclusive Marin solo show. Lindley is well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne as well as for his work with Warren Zevon and as leader of El Rayo-X. Presented by Murphy Productions and Famous4 in association. 8pm. $25-35. Kanbar Center, Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 389-5072. murphyproductions.com. 11/15: Highway Poets Americana. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/15: Los Flamenco Del Pueblo Flamenco dance and music. 9pm. $7. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/15: New Monsoon 9pm. $15. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. 11/15: Seeing Red Original rock. 9pm. $5. Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St., Alameda. 650/276-9600. seeingredsf.com. 11/15: Tim Weed Band Original acoustic, bluegrass, Americana. 8pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.com. 11/16: Otis Scarecroe Folk/rock on the patio. 4pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/16: Ricki Rush Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 11/16-11/16: Spark and Whisper Singersongwriting duo. 6:30pm. $12. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.
11/16: Tracy Blackman and Friends
Singer songwriter. 7pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.
Sun 11/16 • Doors 6pm • ADV $25 / DOS $30
Bruce Cockburn and his book RUMOURS OF GLORY
ViDEO
Tue 11/18 • Doors 6:30pm • FREE
Trivia Cafe hosted by Howard Rachelson - Free with Prizes
All in the family
Fri 11/21 • Doors 8pm • ADV $30 / DOS $32
Box Set Duo featuring Jeff Pehrson of Furthur & Jim Brunberg
An edge-of-your-seat mystery set within the deepest and most complex of family dramas, Asghar Farhadi’s THE PAST is truly a wonder to behold, and days later I remain under its spell. Ali Mosaffa plays the estranged husband and stepfather-of-one who returns to Paris from Iran to finalize his divorce. Invited to stay the week at All in favor of family therapy raise your hand! their old home, he learns that his wife Marie (Berenice Bejo) has become involved with another man and will soon remarry. They’re cordial and conscientious of each other to perfection under this added strain, and turn their attention to the fruits of their years apart: Her fiance Samir (Tahar Rahim) and his young son, who have moved in with Marie and her now-teenaged daughter. Something’s wrong there—the house seems to be operating under a hovering gloom that goes beyond his visit. Most troubling of all is his daughter Lucie, who has begun to stay out late and is almost frozen with depression and lassitude. Secrets are in tow, reckless forces set off by each of their lonelinesses, and one unifying guilt that threatens to cripple them all. Great dramas like this are rare in the extreme—they remind us of a depth of understanding between people that most American films insist is closed to us.—Richard Gould
Sat 11/22 • Doors 8pm • ADV $19 / $22
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Sun 11/23 • Doors 7pm • $14
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EVERY WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS HANEDA FRI 11/14 $10 8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW 21+ SLIDE GUITARIST DENNIS JOHNSON & THE MISSISSIPPI RAMBLERS BLUES | SLIDE | AMERICANA
11/17: Open Mic Night Hosted by Marty Atkinson. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com. 11/17: Open Mic with Austin DeLone
7:30pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 11/17: Open Mic with Derek Smith 8:30pm. Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
11/17: Open Mic with Simon Costa
8:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/18: Swing Fever “Stormy Weather, Songs for a Cheery Winter.” 7pm. Free. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 11/19: C-JAM Jazz Quartet Jazz. Connie Ducey, vocals; Jay Stapleton, guitar; Andy Dudnick, bass; Mike MacKenzie, drums. 7pm. No cover. The Panama Restaurant and Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. cducey.com.
11/19: Ernie Watts Quartet Jazz. Tenor saxophone. In a diverse career that has spanned more than 40 years, he has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists including, Charlie Haden, Cannonball Adderley, Frank Zappa. 8pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
SAT 11/15 $8
With Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless and Doug Harmon. Acoustic, original Americana. 8pm. Free. Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. ironspringspub.com.
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11/19: Rory McNamara and Friends
Acoustic Americana and traditional folk. 9pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/20: Deborah Winters Contemporaries and soulful jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 11/20: Los Flamencos Del Pueblo Flamenco. 8pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Restaurant, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito.
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11/20: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative
cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/20: The 4 Inch Studs 8pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813.5600. fenixlive.com. 11/21: The California Honeydrops 9pm. $20-25. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. 11/21: Elephant Listening Project Rock. 9pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29, Broadway, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 11/21: Gabe Diamond Trio 8pm. $15-18. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 11/21: Jazzitude Jazz. 9:30pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 11/21: JGB with Melvin Seals 8pm. $25-35. Napa Valley Opera House, 130 Main St., Napa. 707/260-1600. citywinery.com.
humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
11/21: Miles Ahead Group: A Tribute to the Music of Miles Davis 7-piece psychedelic
jazz group. 9pm. $8. Smiley’s Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. smileyssaloon.com 11/21: Todos Santos Latin inspired folk-rock. 4pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.
Comedy 11/18: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up-and-coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 3839600. throckmortontheatre.org.
Theater 11/14- 12/14 ‘Persuasion’ Mary Ann Rodgers Jane Austen’s classic work made for stage by Jennifer le Blanc. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. Ross Valley Playhouse, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. rossvalleyplayers.com
Concerts 11/14: Inspirational Chant and Flute Meditations with Bodhi and Friends Modern mantras, original chants and sacred song, with flute meditations woven through the evening. An opportunity to drop in to sacred space created by voices and singing in harmony. Bodhi, guitar/flute/vocals; Krishna, guitar/vocals; Sarit, bass; Teerth, percussion. 8pm. $10-15 sliding scale. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/ events.
11/15: Marin Baroque Chamber Choir and Period Instrument Orchestra “Sturm
and Drang: Music for Uncertain Times.” Works by Mozart with the San Domenico School Orchestra da Camera; Telemann with Yuko Tanaka, harpsichord; and Haydn. 8pm. $5-25. First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 497-6634. marinbaroque.org. 8pm. $5-$25. First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 497-6634.
11/15: Music for Two Pianos Jennifer Grant and Shofen Lee, pianos. The program will include works by Mozart, Brahms, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Piazzolla. 6:30pm. Admission is by donation. 6:30pm. Admission is by donation. Bettye Poetz Ferguson Hall at the Carol Franc Buck Hall of the Arts, San Domenico School, 1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo. 258-1921. 11/16: Levitan-Mendieta Harp Duo Dan Levitan and Anna Maria Mendieta, harp. Program of works by Bach, Mozart, Respighi, Puccini, Strauss, Andrew Lloyd Webber, others. 4pm. $15-20. Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza, Tiburon. 435-1853. landmarkssociety.com. 11/16: Prazak Quartet Mill Valley Chamber Music Society continues its 2014-15 season.With Pavel Hula, violin; Vlastimil Holek, violin; Josef Kluson, viola; Michal Kanka, cello. The program will include works by Ryba, Janacek, Brahms. 5pm. $18-35. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 381-4453. chambermusicmillvalley.org. 11/19: Mark Wallace Acoustic bass. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
11/21: Dominican Chorale Fall Concert Choral Concert, featuring Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo, Jubilate Deo by Purcell and spirituals by Moses Hogan. 8pm. $10-15. Church of Saint Raphael, 1104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. dominican.edu/chorale.
Dance 11/16: Contra Dance Caller: Susan Michaels. Syncopaths, live music. Ryan McKasson, fiddle; Ashley Broder, mandolin; Jeff Spero, keyboard; Christa Burch, bodhran, vocals. 7pm beginner’s lesson. 7:30pm. $7-12. Strawberry Recreation Hall, 118 E. Strawberry Ave., Mill Valley. nbcds.org.
Art 11/14-12/27: Four Ways of Seeing Water Will Noble, Mary Wagstaff and Nelson Hee, paintings. Reception 5:30-7:30pm Nov. 14. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. falkirkculturalcenter.org.
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of Marin Society of Artists showcasing art in Marin. Reception 4-6pm Nov. 16 featuring Kash Killion, world musician with George Khouri, keyboard. Free. Marin Society of Artists, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Bldg. L, Ross. 454-9561. marinsocietyofartists.org.
11/17: Mandala Drawing with Lisa Winston Mandala is the ancient Sanskrit word for
circle, the archetypal symbol of wholeness. Mandalas appear in civilizations around the world as tools for meditation, self-expression, healing and honoring. Creating mandalas can be a gateway to centering oneself. 6:30-8:30pm. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. ohanloncenter.org.
11/18: The Marin History Museum Artist Spotlight Series Presents: An Evening with George Sumner Original artworks by environmental artist and Marin resident George Sumner. Gallery reception, including a presentation and chat with the artist. 6:30pm. Nov. 18. Reservations required. $10. Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 454-8538. marinhistory.org. 11/20: First Look Art filled evening to celebrate Headlands’ community and the announcement of their 2015 Artist in Residence awardees. 7:30pm. $75-$250. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. 331-2787. headlands.org.
Kids Events 11/14-16: ‘Seussical the Musical’ Presented by the Throckmorton Youth Performers. 7:30pm Nov. 14; 2pm Nov. 15-16. $14-$35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
11/15: Jelly Jam Time Presents: ‘The Apple Tree and Honey Bee’ Storytime for
young children. Story dancing class that combines physical theater, dance and storytelling. In Risa Lenore’s newest story, learn about the interconnected lives of apple trees and honey bees. Program sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library. 11am. Free. San Rafael Public Library, 1100 E St., San Rafael. 485-3322. srpubliclibrary.org.
11/16: Patricia Garfield: Schmoopie’s Dream: From Pound to Penthouse When Schmoopie, the runt and sole survivor of a litter of pups, is rescued from the pound, her wish for a new family is fulfilled beyond her wildest dreams. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 11/20-22: ‘Annie Jr.’ 7pm Thurs.-Fri.; 2 and 6 pm Sat. $15-$17.Showcase Theatre, Marin Center, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. marincenter.org. 11/21: Sturgeon Derby Join rangers for this annual fishing contest. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish. A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be provided first-come, first-served to beginner fishermen thanks to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A valid California fishing license is required when fishing from the shore, not from the pier. No pets (except service animals) please. 9am. Free. McNears Beach Park, Meet at the pier, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael. 446-4424. marincountyparks.org.
Film 11/14: Film Series: ‘Story of Stuff’ and Director Discussion Sustainable Fairfax will be showing five short films from the “Story of Stuff ” series. Director Louis Fox of Free Range Studios appears after screening for a discussion about the films. 7pm. $5-15, suggested donation. Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax. sustainablefairfax.org.
11/16: Miracle in a Box: John Korty Film Event The Novato Theater Film Club
will showcase the film “Miracle in a Box : A Piano Reborn.” In addition to the film, event will feature a discussion with the film’s Oscarwinning filmmaker, John Korty and John Callahan, owner/operator of Callahan Piano Service. Light refreshments included. Wine and beer available. 4pm. $8-15. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato. 539-7155. novatotheater.net.
Outdoors
11/15: Barbara Rose Brooker: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish American Princess
11/15: Dowsing to Connect the Heart and the Mind with Melinda Iverson Inn Con-
11/14: Marin Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Watch Environmental Action Commit-
1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. bookpassage.com.
necting the heart and mind takes great courage, because it means we must begin to see all the obstacles preventing that connection. 1:30pm. Town Center of Corte Madera, Adm. Bldg. Rm 201, 770 Tamalpias Dr., Corte Madera. 564-6419.
tee of West Marin holds a citizen science training. The Marin Marine Protected Area Watch Program will presents a volunteer training. Program is citizen-science monitoring project that trains volunteers to observe and record. 9am-1pm. Free. Point Reyes National Seashore Red Barn Classroom, Olema. 663-9312. marinmpawatch.com. 11/15: Birds at Bolinas Lagoon This is an excellent time to see waterfowl in fresh breeding plumage as well as a variety of shorebirds that visit this important overwintering area. We’ll make our way around the lagoon via car to seek out these birds in a variety of habitats near this extremely productive ecosystem. This walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather, call 893-9527. 10am. Meet at the pullout adjacent to Stinson Beach School, Hwy 1, . 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.
11/15: Fall Color Photography at San Geronimo Join Supervising Ranger/Photog-
rapher Craig Solin as we explore fall colors at beautiful Willis Evans Canyon in San Geronimo. If weather allows we will take a short hike up the trail focusing on nature’s various colors. Walk through a small redwood grove exploring shadows and patterns. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring a snack and your camera. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. 9am. Free. San Geronimo - Willis Evans Canyon, Redwood Canyon Dr., San Geronimo. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.
11/15: Trackers Earth Hike at China Camp State Park Ever wanted to know more about
the plants and b y animals H o w who a r dmake R atheir c h ehome l s o in n China Camp State Park? Join Trackers Earth and the Friends of China Camp for a tracking and he same name a martyred walk. Go beyond footprints, plantasidentification g preacheraswho died you learnaround to spot the subtle clues that animals leave as they move through the park every day. Also learn to identify some of the most common establishednative the most and famous (not-so-native) plants growing within the park. Bring sturdy shoes and layers, as this walk will be held rain or shine. Meet at the gate name do shoppers and at Shoreline Trail leading to Miwok Meadows. after Thanksgiving? 2. RSVP required. 10:30am-noon. Free. China Camp State Park, 700 North San Pedro Road, San ng Graceland in Memphis Rafael. 456-0766. d after an Elvis Presley songfriendsofchinacamp.org/. 11/20: Birds at Rush Creek These tidal wetlands at the edge of San Pablo Bay are a fantastic place zing is the use ofto appreciate our winter birds. Ducks (in gaudy breeding plumage), shorebirds, raptors ans what? and many types of land birds should keep us eam play inentertained a regular all day. The road sometimes gets quite muddy, so bring appropriate footwear. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that wife of English King no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain 4. may cancel. If questionable weather, call 8939527 after he highest-paid TV 7am on the morning of the walk for a recorded message. 10am. Free. Rush Creek t 36-year-old star ofPinheiro a Preserve, Fire Road, Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.
h similar 10-letter s Through The Look11/14: Richard Blanco “The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood.” 7pm. Free.9.Book er that is spelled with Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 11/15: Allen Salkin “From Scratch: The
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11/15: Mark Wiederanders: Stevenson’s Treasure In 1879, Robert Louis Stevenson embarked on one of the most romantic, illadvised, but wildly successful quests a literary figure has ever made. Stevenson’s Treasure by Mark Wiederanders follows his 6,000-mile journey to make Fanny Osbourne his wife, despite the fact that she was already married, had children, and was 10 years older than he was. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, Corte Madera.
11/16: Cathy Barrow: Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry Householder’s guide to canning through the seasons. 2pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.
11/16: Erin Michelson: Adventure Philanthropist 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.
11/16: Katie Gilmartin: Blackmail, My Love 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.
11/17: Zack Rogow and Renee Morel: Shipwrecked on a Traffic Island 6pm. Free.
Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 11/18: Maria Duevas “The Heart Has Its Reasons.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 11/19: Alev Lytle Croutier “Harem: The World Behind the Veil.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
11/20: Marin Poetry Center Reading
Readings by Zubair Ahmed and Danush Lamris Zubair 7:30pm. $3-5. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue and E St., San Rafael. 889-5295. marinpoetrycenter.org. 11/20: Nancy Merrick “Among Chimpanzees.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 11/21: Shiva Rea “Tending the Heart Fire.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 11/14: Care for Caregivers 11:30am. Free. Hospice by the Bay, 17 E Sir Farancis Drake Blvd, Larkspur. hospicebythebay.org. 11/14: Spanish Fete Wear non-slip, closed toe shoes. 6:30pm. $85/person. The Cooking School at Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 888/651-2003. cavallopoint.com.
11/14: The Linda Imperial Band with David Freiberg of Jefferson Starship
“Music at the Elks.”8pm. $10. San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 721-7661.
11/15: Circle to Stage: Stories of Courage, Christmas and A Scintillating Sausalito Summertime Queen Culmination of a series of personal storytelling workshops facilitated by humorist Terri Tate. In the safety of the story circle, tellers of all experience levels delve into their treasure trove of rich stories to find the one that wants to be told. With coaching from Terri and feedback from their peers, the tellers hone their sagas, develop their characters and add liberal doses of humor. Then they banish butterflies and take to the the boards before a receptive audience which we hope will include you. With Christina Ingenito, Jean Knapp, Joyce Lillis, Kathleena Gorga, Terri Tate. 7:30pm. $10-15. Community Church of Mill Valley, 8 Olive St., Mill Valley. 595-5488.
11/14-11/15: Mill Valley Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Features unique, handmade
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pottery, wood work, jewelry created by Bay Area artisans. Craft activities for kids; refreshments. Free admission and parking. 5-9pm Nov. 14; 10am-3pm Nov. 15. 5pm. Free. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. tcsd.us. 11/16: Healthier Holiday Baking ’Tis the season of cookies, cakes, fun and festivities. The warmth and comfort of your favorite holiday baking rituals and cookie exchanges takes a new twist with Happy Girl Kitchen Co.’s whole grain baker and wellness instructor, Stephanie Horning. Learn how to enjoy your favorite seasonal recipes while feeling great about what you are eating and giving others during the holidays. 12:30pm. $110/person. Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. cavallopoint.com/. 11/16: Special Holiday Sale The Buddhist Temple of Marin presents a sale of holiday decor. 1-5pm. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. buddhisttempleofmarin.org.
11/18: Spanish Cinema under Francisco Franco, 1936-1975 History lecture presenta-
tion with Candy Naughton. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=992.
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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL ONLY 3 SHOWS LEFT! Based on the splendid works of NOV 14-16 Dr Seuss... anything’s possible! A FRI: 7:30PM Throckmorton Youth Performers SAT, SUN: 2:00PM production, fun for the entire family! TIM WEED BAND
SAT NOV 15 8PM
ERNIE WATTS QUARTET
WED NOV 19 7:30PM
JAY ALEXANDER’S “MIND TRICKS” MAGIC SHOW
FRI NOV 28 8PM
“Tim can play everything from hardcore bluegrass to Bach - he’s the Ali Akbar Khan of the banjo.” – David Grisman
2x Grammy winning Jazz legend, considered top living saxophone player and winner of 2014’s prestigious Frankfurt Music Prize.
Renowned master magician, Jay Alexander, is considered one of the top high-society entertainers in the country. He has performed at private events for U2’s Bono and The Rolling Stones members. This is the ultimate post-Thanksgiving family event!
MATT JAFFE AND THE DISTRACTIONS SAT Discovered by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, Matt Jaffe & The Distractions are now fast rising stars of the alternative indie rock genre. Their unique style and original sound create an incredible live show that will blow your mind!
MICHELLE SCHMITT’S 6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT
Will benefit ExtraFood, whose mission is to get much needed food to organizations helping feed the hungry in Marin.
NOV 29 8PM
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AN EVENING WITH TAINTED LOVE Sat 11/15 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Ska/Reggae
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Fri & Sat 11/21-22 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
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Fri 11/28 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Country Rock/Bluegrass
NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE PLUS MOONALICE
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ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS PLUS DEREK IRVING & HIS COMBO Sat 12/13 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Bluegrass
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Thur 11/13
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COLLEGE OF MARIN BIG SWING JAZZ BAND
Live Music and Dancing! Free Dance lessons 6:30 Fri 11/14
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MARIN FIDELS & FRIENDS Classic rock
Sat 11/15
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ROLANDO MORALES AND CARLOS REYES Latin Rhythm Rock/Funk edge
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Sun 11/16
Mon 11/17
OPEN MIC
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Hosted by Marty Atkinson, April May and guests.! Tue 11/18
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JAZZ WITH NOEL JEWKES And Friends
Wed 11/19
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cessful women business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs here in Marin County. Hosted by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. This year the will honor Ann Brebner, Emeritus Board Member of the California Film Institute. 11am. $55. Peacock Gap Golf Club, 333 Biscayne Dr., San Rafael. 454-4163. business.srchamber. com/events/details/women-of-industry-luncheon-3356. 11/19: Feast of Gratitude Ecstatic music and poetry to delight your senses with Steven Halpern and Friends. 7:15pm. Donation. Unity Church, 600 Palm Dr., Novato. 902-0944. Not Available.
11/19: Women Enslaved: Combating the Sex Trade in India On Wednesday, Nov. 19,
the Marin Chapter of the World Affairs Council will present “Women Enslaved: Combating the Sex Trade in India.” The speaker is Natasha Singh, activist and author. Coffee and dessert start at 7:30 pm. $7-10. Creekside Room, Caleruega Dining Hall, Dominican University, Magnolia and Palm Ave., San Rafael. 492-2528. worldaffairs.org.
11/20: Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails For many, happiness can seem like an
elusive mirage: apparently filling our lives with joy and contentment in one moment, only to slip through our fingers the next. As a result, many find themselves in the constant pursuit of happiness. Lecture by Javy W. Galindo. Galindo shares seven insights from his new book “Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails”on how to choose happiness and why it is often a difficult choice to make. 7pm. Free. Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=992.
11/20: Bel Marin Keys Holiday Warehouse Sale 16 manufacturers, artists and
importers will open their warehouses for a limited three day sale for a jump start on holiday shopping. 10am. Free. John and Jill’s Cheesecake, 4 Commercial Blvd, Novato. 883-5815. belmarinkeysale.com/. 11/20: Cascade Canyon School Tour Cascade Canyon School has offered progressive, independent K-8 education in Marin since 1981. 9am. Free. Cascade Canyon School, 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 448-5125. cascadecanyon.org.
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11/21: Awakening to the Fifth Dimension
New institutions founded on principles of peace, harmony, justice and cooperation are springing up everywhere. Vidya Frazier, author of “Awakening to the Fifth Dimension,”will describe the Fifth Dimension. Vidya is a transpersonal psychotherapist and has been giving workshops on spiritual awakening for over 35 years. 7:30pm. $15. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 11/21: Gifts from the Garden Learn more about the variety of ways you can grow herbs in your garden with the Marin Master Gardeners. Discuss not only the basics of her gardening, harvesting, and drying, but also demonstrate how
to make gifts from your herbs. Noon. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 427, San Rafael. 473-6058. 11/21: Seals and Slippers Camp with The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands. Camp out under the stars, enjoy special after-hour activities and wake up to the sound of barking sea lions. Program kicks-off with a delicious dinner, followed by the opportunity to observe our patients as they enjoy their evening meal. Explore the animal care and science that happens behind-the-scenes. As the stars come out, you’ll roast s’mores and camp out with your family in the outdoor courtyard. In the morning, rise and shine for a continental breakfast and a guided hike around Rodeo Lagoon. Sleepovers are designed for children between the ages of 6-12. Attendees must bring their own tent and items for sleeping outside. $85/person, includes all education programming and activities, food and drink. Reservations required. Register at: 6pm. Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito. marinemammalcenter.org/education. ✹
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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Did your cellphone bill catch you offguard this month, Aries? Saturn’s worked its way into your celestial alignment to make paying an upcoming bill a little, er, difficult. Prepare to shell out the big bucks on Nov. 17. Don’t be tempted to pay the minimum payment—it’ll come back to bite your credit score in the ass. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Stay in your current lease, Taurus! It’s not time to revamp your humble abode or relocate. You might feel drawn to do so on Nov. 19. The reality of the situation is: Your rent will increase or your application will be denied. Maybe opt for a walk-through trip to Restoration Hardware for the evening. That should settle your moving nest syndrome. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) The fruits of your labor have finally paid off, Gemini! It looks like that cover letter you forgot to spell-check actually landed you a job! Expect to hear from a prospective employer or collaborator on Nov. 16. Neptune finally went direct and your career sector is in overdrive making up for lost time! CANCER (June 21 - July 22) You’re in need of some rose-colored glasses, Cancer. The world’s looking a little dark. A wave of depression might strike you on Nov. 18, but try to think of it as a game-changer. Take note of your relationships with a love interest, work or a family member. Glean what you can and move forward. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Mama Mia—here we go again, Leo! Prepare for some celestial rough waters when it comes to your home life. On Nov. 18 you might hear news of a family member in the hospital, in need of immediate housing or, perhaps, even in need of an intervention. However the news unravels for you, try to stay close to your roots, just in case. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Don’t bother searching Travelocity.com for cheap plane tickets, Virgo. You’re staying put on Nov. 17. You must resist any urge to travel. Obstacles will appear at each and every stop sign. Your car won’t start; you’ll hop in the wrong plane; your luggage will get lost. It’s better to just settle in at home with Netflix. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) This, too, shall pass, Libra! Money is a little tight and you may be looking under the couch cushions for change to pay for your latest passion project. It’s just not the right time to invest in adding a slide to your swimming pool. No matter how down in the dumps you may feel, just know that it’s not even swimming season yet. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Trying to conceive, Scorpio? Now’s the time! And get your mind out of the gutter—conceiving doesn’t have to revolve around baby-making. In fact, you’re about to embark on the creative version of the Oregon Trail. An inventive project is here to save the day on Nov. 16. At least this route doesn’t actually involve syphilis and yellow fever. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Stock up on Band-Aids, Sagittarius—your ego is going to need some! A close confidant might offer up some “constructive criticism” on a subject or project close to your heart on Nov. 18. Do your best not to internalize the negativity and use the feedback to move forward and better your craft. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Viva la Renaissance, Capricorn! You’ll be channeling your inner Van Gogh on Nov. 16. Anything and everything artistic is headed your way. You’ll be moved by puddles, clouds and words. Carry around an extra sketchpad and a package of tissues. You’ll be dealing with a lot of emotion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Money in the bank, Aquarius! You’ll be smiling all the way there to cash your latest freelance check. That creative feat on the side really paid off. If you’re in a creative field that operates on a project-by-project basis, you can count on a steady paycheck for the weeks to come. Neptune has finally gone direct! PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Can you say “shopping spree,” Pisces? Your closet is on the receiving end of all types of love, thanks to Venus in Scorpio. Your like-minded (and element) signs are ready to unite and take the galaxy by storm outfit-by-outfit. Now’s the time to do shopping for investment pieces for the holiday parties to come.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135876 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE MONETA ACADEMY, 15 SCENIC ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930 :KATHERINE ANGELA WEIKEL, 15 SCENIC ROAD , FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted with by AN INDIVIDUAL . Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 17, 2014, (Publication Dates: Oct. 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th , 14th of 2014.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135765 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN CHIROPRACTIC STUDIO , 7 MT. LASSEN DR, SUITE C 134 , SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KAREN JOSEPHS D.C. , 7 MT LASSEN DR, SUITE C 134 , SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Sept 30, 2014. (Publication Dates: Oct. 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th, 14th of 2014.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135874 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ARCHITECTURE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE, 115 CORTE ANITA , GREENBRAE, CA 94904: WILLIAM H . FOSTENBERG, 115 CORTE ANITA , GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 17, 2014. (Publication Dates: Oct. 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th, 14th of 2014.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135856 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CAFE LOTUS, 1912 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930 : JOTI LLC ,704 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY .Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: Oct. 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th, 14th of 2014.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135885 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: M1 AUTO REPAIR, 53 MARK DRIVE #3,
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135996 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ABRACADABRA PLUMBING ROOTER, 90 BAYO VISTA WAY, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901: PABLO BETANCOURT, 90 BAYO VISTA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL . Registrant expired for more than 40 days ago and is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 04, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135998 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BENNETT HOUSE TENANTS' ASSOCIATION, 53 TAYLOR DR #315, FAIRFAX , CA 94930: 1) CHARLES MASON, 53 TAYLOR DR #315, FAIRFAX , CA 94930; 2) MARIO D'ERAMO, 53 TAYLOR DR #125, FAIRFAX , CA 94930; 3) A.GERTRUDE LEVY, 53 TAYLOR DR #207, FAIRFAX , CA 94930.The business is being conducted by AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 05, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136025 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MAGNOLIA GALLERY, 26 ROSS COMMON, ROSS, CA 94957:THERESA RYAN, 11A HILLSIDE DR, KENTFIELD, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL .Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 07, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135990 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BASKETBALL NINJAS, 441 VIA CASITAS, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: STEPHEN C JOHNSON, 441 VIA CASITAS, GREENBRAE, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 04, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov.14, 21, 28 , Dec 5 of 2014)
OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404023. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MARK ROBINETT, BETH CASSEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RUDI CASSEL ROBINETT TO RUDY WILLIAM ROBINETT. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 12/22/2014 9:00 AM, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: OCT. 21, 2014, (Publication Dates: Oct. 31,Nov 7, 14, 21 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404032. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VALERIE NICOLE RODGERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BARRETT ALAN COSTELLO TO BARRETT ALAN RODGERS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indi-
cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 12/11/2014 08:30 AM, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: OCT. 22, 2014, (Publication Dates:Oct. 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 of 2014.) FORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404095. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JOSE ALEXANDER RAMOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JOSE ALEXANDER RAMOS TO JOSE ALEXANDER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 12/10/2014 AT 08:30 AM, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: OCT. 28, 2014, (Publication Dates: Nov 7, 14, 21 , 28 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404180. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MONIQUE DONELDA SANDLIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MONIQUE DONELDA SANDLIN to CLAIRUN PEHERROUS THEALWY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 12/15/2014 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404177. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KRISTEN ANNE KOENIG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KRISTEN ANNE KOENIG to LILIANNA KRISTEN KOENIG. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be
granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 12/29/2014 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1404195. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LISA MICHAEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SAMUEL MICHAEL HEQWER to SAMUEL MICHAEL - HEQWER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 01/05/2015 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: NOV 5, 2014, (Publication Dates:Nov 14, 21,28, Dec 5 of 2014.)
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I’m an aspiring comedian—seriously aspiring—so I’m out most nights doing stand-up. My girlfriend gets upset about all the time I put into this and expects my nights off to be spent with her. Recently, I was going to an open mic, when a friend called and invited me to a birthday party. I ended up blowing off stand-up for the party, but later, my girlfriend asked me how stand-up went and I just said “fine.” I don’t normally lie, but looking back, I was just tired and not up for a drawn-out conversation. The next morning, I said something about the party, and she realized that I’d lied. Now she is upset and says that if I’d lie about something so insignificant, maybe I’m lying about bigger things.—Stand-up Guy
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You’re an aspiring comedian but a failed sociopath—telling a lie about your whereabouts at night but going all “whoopsy” about maintaining it the morning after. On the success-in-crime scale, this is like getting picked up by the cops for bank robbery—because the bank manager spotted you making off with that pen on a chain. Still, yours was not a white lie—a lie to spare another person’s feelings—but more of a beige lie: a lie to spare your own feelings (allowing you to get into bed instead of into a three-hour parole hearing). Obviously, lies are not Miracle-Gro for a relationship. Even small lies gnaw away at trust and can destroy your bond. But seeing as there’s no evidence you’re a serial liar, what’s important is why you told this lie. Maybe you’re generally conflict-avoidant. But chances are, you’re specifically conflict-avoidant—comedy conflict-avoidant—probably because your girlfriend sees your devotion to your comedy as a crime against the relationship. This is probably what led her to believe that all of your non-comedy nights belong to her—which amounts to your being an indentured boyfriend, working off all your stand-up nights with romantic evenings out. When you love somebody, no, spending time with them isn’t the worst thing in the world. But you also need time to goof off and be a person—to cut out of comedy some night to hang with a friend at a party or just sit in your underwear and stare at the UPC label on a can of beer. As you’ve seen, avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away; it just goes away and sharpens its fangs. You and your girlfriend need to discuss whether she’s truly on board with your doing comedy and all that entails, including your need for some unapproved lone fun. If, for her, this isn’t so much about time as it is about feeling important to you, you could pledge to be extra-affectionate when you’re together—hug her, kiss her, sweetie-talk her—and set aside a designated day every week to spend together (as a number of comedy couples do). If she can opt for quality over quantity, you should be able to retire from your brief career as a failed liar—or at least put lying in its proper place: getting out of your driveway in the morning without starting a blood feud with the neighbor and keeping holiday dinners with the family from ending with somebody’s face pressed between the plates of the George Foreman grill.
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Our neighborhood bar started having karaoke night on weekends, and my wife always wants to go and sing. I love her, and she’s a great person, but she’s an absolutely terrible singer, and I’m embarrassed for her (and a little for myself) every time she gets up there and belts one out. Does love mean being honest with your wife about her singing voice?—Broken Eardrums
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Your wife is one of the few karaoke singers who manages to surprise the audience—making people turn around to see whether someone’s singing “Blackbird” or being pecked to death by one. This actually isn’t a bad thing. “Karaoke” is Japanese for “y’all better be drunk, because I’m trying my luck at Donna Summer.” Great karaoke isn’t about doing it right; it’s about doing it proud. So you show your love for your wife by whooping up the audience—clapping and cheering as she misses all the high notes (singing from the heart but with the vocal stylings of a diseased spleen). While you’re at it, consider yourself lucky. People with a healthy sense of confidence make the best relationship partners—if somewhat costlier ones, like when you need to get your house professionally soundproofed so the neighbors will stop reporting you for animal cruelty. Interestingly, the satanic rituals involving a flock of chickens and a nail gun always seem to take place when your wife is in the shower. Y ©Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@ aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com). Amy Alkon’s Advice Goddess Radio—listen live every Sunday—http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ amyalkon/—7-8pm, or listen or download at the link at iTunes or on Stitcher. And watch for her new book: “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck.”
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