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Letters ‘Death is too easy’ I did not read your story [‘Condemned men talking,’ Jan. 6].

California needs to abolish the death sentence and close death row. Death is too easy for murderers, besides just in case they are innocent, we can pay them for their distress. I wonder …

Did you ask any of these murderers if they injected their victims with sedatives and/or narcotics prior to their beating/shooting or other torture prior to their last breath? It’s cheaper to keep ’em; may they all have a long, healthy life.

—Mother of a victim

Many accomplishments Thank you, John Cross for your letter [‘Enlighten us,’ Jan. 13] in response to Mitch Haase’s need for political transformation revealed in his letter [‘Less free,’ Jan. 6]. While we’re at it, why not include this excerpted list from [an article about] the many accomplishments the Obama administration managed to achieve since January 20, 2009 in spite of “THE WORST CONGRESS WE’VE EVER HAD.” Visit the source for this list (shown at end) and you will find—unlike many such lists—there is a link to a citation supporting every single one: 1. On his first full day, Obama froze White House salaries.

2. His success rate in winning congressional votes on issues was an unprecedented 96.7 percent for his first year. Lyndon B. Johnson’s rate in 1965 was only 93 percent.

3. Completely reformed the student loan program, making it possible for students to refinance at a lower rate.

4. Signed an order banning gifts from lobbyists to anyone in the Executive Branch.

5. Became the first administration to stream every White House event, live.

6. Provided a $20 billion increase for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps).

7. Restored federal agencies

such as FEMA to the point that they have been able to manage a huge number of natural disasters successfully.

8. Ended the Iraq War. 9. Ordered and oversaw the Navy SEALS operation that killed Osama bin Laden.

10. Took steps to severely weaken Al Qaeda and limited their ability to terrorize the world.

Read more excerpts on pacificsun. com, and read the original article at pleasecutthecrap.com/obamaaccomplishments/.

—Anita Jones Roehrick

Prohibition will not work California gun controls are already beyond what Obama is asking for [‘North Bay v. the NRA,’ Jan. 13].

You CANNOT buy a gun at a gun show in California unless the sale is done with a background check and the sale must be done through a FFL (Federal Firearms Licensed) dealer. There are NO shortcuts in buying a gun in California. This is something the media overlooks.

Gun owners are required to keep their guns locked up when they are not being used. They must be in an approved safe; the trigger must be locked. This is to prevent young people from accessing the firearm. This is another item that the new media overlooks. Also, there is a 10-day waiting period on ALL gun sales in California. With all the important facts the media does not include when reporting on gun control, it makes one wonder if these omissions are intentional.

I, and I’m sure others, believe that they are omitted to give the impression that we do not have any substantial gun controls in place in California.

There are NO gun controls that will ever keep guns out of the hands of criminals. A prohibition on any type of gun will not work. Criminals will always be able to get guns.

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BONUS QUESTION: With a Greek-like name, what temple of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues and soul music is located on West 125th Street in New York City? 125th Street is co-named after what person?

At 97, Jack Beritzhoff of San Rafael has almost seen it all. A veteran of two wars, he was wounded in World War II and later served in the Korean War, yet the United States hasn’t officially recognized his courage and sacrifice in WWII. As a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines, 250,000 strong, he helped bring supplies to American forces and allies. Many of these merchant seamen were torpedoed by U-boats in the Atlantic and attacked by Japanese planes in the Pacific. Some, like Beritzhoff, were wounded, while others died and were held as prisoners of war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promised the seamen GI benefits, but he died before fulfilling the commitment. In

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1988, 43 years late, Merchant Marines were granted veteran status and finally able to receive services from VA hospitals; however, they missed out on the rest of the GI Bill.

Today, only 3,000 Merchant Marines that served in WWII are alive and they’re waiting for the passage of the Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2015, H.R. 563, which includes nominal remuneration. Jack Beritzhoff and his brethren seamen are true heroes and deserve a salute from America. Call or write Marin’s congressional member Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) to let him know that you support the bill. It’s been 71 years. How much longer should our brave Beritzhoff be made to wait?—Nikki Silverstein

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2 In 2010, the parliament of Barcelona, Spain voted to extend the animal protection act to whom?

3 Last week, which two films won the (January 2016) Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture; one for drama, the other for musical or comedy, of which it was neither.

4 Which city lies farther west: a. Amsterdam or Paris? b. San Francisco or Seattle? c. Reno or San Diego?

5a. What part of an elephant can hold two gallons of water? b. The elephant is the largest land animal.

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6 What five Golden State Warriors are ranking highly in the current NBA All-Star voting? (At least 100,000 votes each).

7 What militant islamic terror group, whose name translates to ‘Western education is forbidden,’ has been launching attacks for the past few years throughout northern Nigeria?

8 What is the largest amount of money you could have, all in coins, and not be able to make exact change for one dollar?

9 Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide form what harmful substances known by a colorful name?

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Awards and recognitions: tangible evidence of quality patient care

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id you know that our local hospital, Marin General Hospital, has been recognized this past year with the highest level awards for safety and quality from HealthGrades, LeapFrog and the Joint Commission? What’s more, over 200 of our physicians were named 2015 “Top Docs” by Marin Magazine and other regional publications.

These awards showcase the talents and skills of our staff and their commitment to the achievement of excellence in patient care and safety – and we take great satisfaction in being recognized in this way.

These awards are not only good news for the hospital; they are also good news for the community we serve.

They tell us that Marin General Hospital, your community hospital, is demonstrating the kind of levels of expertise in patient care and safety which you understandably want and need for yourself and your family when you seek medical care.

As meaningful as they are, however, health care awards are not typically front page news. I wish they were.

From my perspective as the Chief Medical Officer at Marin General Hospital, responsible for the quality of medical care our patients receive, these awards matter a great deal.

For example, did you realize that Marin General Hospital is among the top 5% of all hospitals in the US as measured

by Healthgrades, a leading quality rating agency that helps consumers get the information they need to make more informed decisions about their doctors and hospitals. For the third year in a row, Healthgrades has recognized Marin General Hospital with its Distinguished Hospital Award for

Clinical Excellence. Only 260 hospitals nationwide are selected annually for this award.

Healthgrades analyzes more than 45 million Medicare medical claims records for the most recent three-year time period available from 4,500 hospitals nationwide, measuring hospital performance for the most common in-hospital procedures and conditions, adjusting for each patient’s risk factors, such as, age, gender, and medical condition.

Healthgrades also awarded Marin General Hospital additional honors for clinical outcomes in specific areas. For cardiac care, the hospital was named as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™(one of only 100 hospitals in the country); top 10% in nation for overall cardiac services as well as for cardiac surgery; received five stars, the highest score, for valve surgery, coronary interventional procedures and treatment of heart attack. The hospital has been the recipient of all of these awards multiple years in a row.

The hospital also earned, and has for multiple years in a row, acknowledgments and highest scores from Healthgrades in neurosciences/stroke care; critical care; treatment for pneumonia; prostate surgery; and colorectal surgery.

Then, in recognition from another source, Marin General Hospital was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy out-

comes for patients with certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, stroke, venous thromboembolism and perinatal care, as well as for inpatient psychiatric services and immunizations.

In addition to quality clinical care, our highest priority at Marin General Hospital is patient safety. We were especially pleased to receive an “A” grade for safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog organization that rates how well hospitals protect patients from medical errors.

The Leapfrog Group panel uses twenty eight measures to rate the organizations and is peer reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. This is the third consecutive year that Marin General has received an “A” grade.

Also demonstrating patient safety, Marin General’s Emergency Department (ED) was honored by the BETA Healthcare Group, the largest writer of hospital professional liability coverage in the state of California. Our excellent ED staff received the honor by complying with the stringent standards in BETA’s Quest for Zero: Excellence in Emergency Department patient safety initiative.

To us, these awards and others we’ve received through the years, are not just trophies to put in our lobby to admire.

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est Marin residents have lately been reporting a strange sight on Highway 1 near the Slide Ranch turnoff. It’s all the talk at Beth’s Community Kitchen in Bolinas and elsewhere: A coyote has taken to staring down automobile drivers as they drive through this twisting, turning section of highway, before attacking the car and then skulking off back into the wilderness. The coyote runs up to the cars, usually at night, forcing drivers to stop as the beast stares and sniffs around the vehicle.

The coyote “attacks” have happened a bunch of times, to enough people, to warrant calls to figure out what’s going on with the animal. Or, animals, as the latest grist out of Bolinas has it that there are now two coyotes acting a little weird, or a lot weird: Drive-by coyote stare-downs have now become part of the normative experience for a Bolinas-based individual who makes numerous nighttime airport runs every week. We are not identifying this individual, who fears retribution

at the vengeful paws of these bushytailed beasts. He would only say, “It’s a terrifying, yet beautiful thing to behold.”

The Marin Humane Society has fielded at least one inquiry from a coyote-concerned citizen and is looking into the case of the aggressive coyote, says Lisa Bloch, director of marketing and communications for the society. “We are trying to figure this out.”

There are three possible scenarios to explain the behavior, ranging from least probable, kind of fun to consider and most probable. The least probable problem with the coyote, or coyotes, is rabies. This sort of “Old Yeller” type of aggression usually comes at the endstage of the disease, the “terror stage” or “zombie stage” of rabies, at which point the animal is basically a goner, Bloch says.

These coyote attacks have been going on for at least three weeks. If it were rabies, Bloch says, the coyote would likely be dead by now. “If this is going on longer than a week or so, then it’s likely not rabies. And we don’t suspect rabies, just because it is

“One possibility is that the coyote has been fed, and this is a real problem for us in Marin,” Bloch says. “It’s possible that someone was feeding him and thinking that it’s cool, and magical and mystical to have a coyote eating out of his hand.”

Or, some day-tripping dingbats from San Francisco might simply have thrown some boutique baloney out the window in the direction of a coyote, who dutifully scarfed the meat and now wants more where that came from.

Animals start acting superaggressive, Bloch says, once the food-proffering hand has been introduced. So don’t do that, and instead understand that a fed coyote is a dead coyote. “What this means is that basically we want the animals to be afraid of us naturally,” Bloch says. “If they are not afraid of us, they come close to our cars, get hit, fight with domestic dogs and can possibly become aggressive.”

The problem for coyotes is that if they turn aggressive, “the coyote is going to be blamed if a dog or, god forbid, a person is mauled.”

The only recourse then is to kill the coyote. Bloch is a Tam Valley resident who says the neighbors can and should do a better job at keeping their property coyote-resistant, to limit such unwelcome outcomes. “It’s very frustrating to me—there are lots of coyotes all around, but people are leaving pet food out, small animals are roaming off leash, the cats are out. It’s an easy meal for a coyote.”

The Humane Society is working the coyote-chase-car problem, Bloch says, and is asking for the public’s help—if anyone has seen the stare-down coyote near Slide Ranch, give them a holler.

“We encourage people to report it right away if they see any kind of behaviors, any wildlife acting strangely, biting the tires of a car. We would go and check it out.”

If the Humane Society locates the coyote or coyotes and discovers that they are injured in any way, its next stop would be at the animal rescue operation WildCare in San Rafael.

But the Humane Society prefers any option that helps them save the animal while not trapping it—such as when a deer recently found itself in Bolinas Lagoon, like so many DUI drivers before it. “We pulled it out of the lagoon and once we determined the deer was OK, we led it to a quiet place so it could recover on its own.”

That would be the preferred scenario for the coyote now menacing traffic on Highway 1. If the animal winds up at WildCare, “It’s not going back into nature,” Bloch says.Y

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pretty rare.”

Whew, it’s not rabies. It is possible, but not probable, that the coyote has eaten something—perhaps a fly agaric mushroom (amanita muscaria) which has hallucinogenic properties—and has subsequently been tripping its tail off. The cars would therefore be some sort of coyote vision, a dark vision of human interlopers, who must be stopped before the rents get any higher in West Marin. That would be kind of cool.

Bloch could not completely rule out the possibility that coyotes are having psychedelic experiences out on the feral fringes of civilization, and in fact she has been counseling dog owners of late on the dangers of poisonous mushrooms in our midst.

With the big recent rains comes all sorts of mushrooms popping up, and, yes, there is a well-traveled photo of a coyote munching on a fly agaric mushroom making its way through online coyote networks, which lends credence to the psychedelic possibilities.

Coyotes hold a special, spiritual place for many a West Marin resident and Bloch urges those of a coyote persuasion to keep a safe distance from the beast of lore. The animals were eradicated in these parts through the 1950s because of their deleterious impact on cattle, but now that they’re back in force—yip-yip, you need to give the beasts some space. The state estimates that there are between 250,000 and 750,000 coyotes in California.

Bloch notes that while the animals are native to the county, “there were not coyotes in Marin for decades” because of a United States Department of Agriculture program that completely annihilated the Marin-based population. “When you indiscriminately kill predators, you are messing with the ecosystem.”

Coyotes’ staple diet is mice, and that can get kind of monotonous, especially in a county of such rich, sustainable culinary pleasures.

Which brings us to the likeliest scenario to explain what the heck those coyotes are doing up there on Highway 1 attacking cars. Camilla Fox, who founded the organization Project Coyote (projectcoyote.org) is responsible for signs that pop up around West Marin trailheads that say: “A fed coyote is a dead coyote.”

The message is: Don’t feed the freaking coyotes. “If there are bad apples out there who are feeding the coyotes, they need to stop,” says Fox. “They can be cited—there’s a law that was specifically enacted to stop people from feeding wildlife.”

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Elvis (in front) and Reyna, two of the five Morgan horses remaining at the Morgan Horse Ranch in Point Reyes, run side by side.

Treasured North Bay tradition in limbo

By David Templeton

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ost mornings at the Morgan Horse Ranch in Point Reyes, one can hear thousands of birds in the branches overhead, but today—just moments after a short, light rain—the trees are all silent. A black cat appears in the door of the barn, takes a careful glance

to his left across the empty exercise yard, then carefully makes his way around the building, hugging the barn tightly before disappearing up the steps into the tack room. From across the pasture, the distinctively cheerful hey-huh-hey sound of horses in conversation floats in on the cold, moisture-heavy breeze. Save

for a few work-engaged volunteers, the place is almost absent of human beings.

“A lot of people don’t even know the ranch is up here,” says Phil Straub, the manager and chief horse handler here at the historic ranch at the edge of Point Reyes National Seashore. Though the sprawling 30-acre spread is just a four-minute walk from the heavily trafficked Bear Valley Visitor Center, even on the park’s busiest days only a trickle

of visitors notice the simple sign— “Horse Exhibits”—and find their way up the road to the tree-shaded haven at the top of the hill.

Between rainstorms on this damp January morning, as the sun turns an array of wet, glistening posts and shallow puddles into shining mirrors, a pair of volunteers carry supplies from one end of the ranch to the other, smiling as a lone visitor trudges up the hill toward them. Meanwhile, out in the field, a handful of horses stand out near the fence, barely moving, none of

was the first time the National Park Service was involved in the Rose Parade.

“The horses both did great,” he says, proudly. “That was definitely a whole lot more excitement than they’re used to getting up here at the ranch.”

“The ranch is one part of the broader landscape of the park as a whole, and as such, it plays a significant role in the overall ranching history of the park,” says Doug Hee, an interpretive ranger at the park, and the person in charge of wrangling volunteers for the hundreds of available positions, including the horse ranch.

“There aren’t any cows up there anymore,” he says, “but ranching has been a part of this area since the Europeans arrived. There’s a definite significance in that, and in the ranch itself as a former training ground for the horses that patrolled the national parks in the West.

Now, that function really isn’t needed anymore, because the parks that have horses can breed them themselves.”

Working alongside Straub—the ranch’s only paid employee—the volunteers Hee recruits continue to

be an important part of the daily operation of the Morgan Horse Ranch.

“The volunteers do a lot of the hands-on work with the horses, the husbandry, the care and feeding, all of that,” says Hee, who admits that the ranch gets fewer applications than some of the more conspicuous areas of the park. “We’re not exactly getting flooded with people who want to come out to the ranch,” he acknowledges. “But that’s OK. There’s a good crew up there already, and they know what they’re doing. But we’re still always looking for new people to come and help out.”

Occasionally, he reports, new volunteers arrive expecting to spend their time out on the trail riding horses.

“But this volunteer position is not about that,” Hee says. “It’s fun, but it’s also hard work. There’s a lot of mucking out stalls, maintaining equipment, repairing fences, things like that. It’s all part of caring for these animals.”

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Among their many qualities, they are fairly long-lived horses, too.

When Straub first came to the ranch, there were eight horses, three of them more than 30 years old. The youngest two were 12.

“They’re 16 now,” Straub says, “and then we have one that’s about to turn 21—that’s Honcho, our rock star horse—and we’ve got a 24-yearold and a 25-year-old. The others are gone.”

Among the five remaining Morgans, two of them—Honcho the rock star and Elvis, one of the youngsters—recently had a rare excursion away from the ranch, appearing in the Tournament of Roses Parade, in Pasadena. The horses rode in the parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. In front of 700,000 onlookers—and another 70 million watching on television— Straub rode Honcho, while Jon Jarvis, the current director of the National Park Service, rode Elvis.

“That was quite an adventure,” acknowledges Straub. “It was the centennial of the National Park Service. It was New Year’s Day. It was the Rose Parade, the second largest parade in the country. And it

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them large but clearly strong and powerful, all engaged in some kind of mysterious equine standoff.

Though everywhere there are signs that the ranch was once a thriving operation, those days are now mainly locked in time, reduced to mere photos and descriptions on placards and displays installed here and there throughout the serene but still-very-much-in-operation ranch.

“There were 80 horses up here at one point, and now there are five left,” says Straub. “No breeding has been done here since 1999, and there’s no real plan to do any more.

So when these horses are gone, that’s kind of the end of it. That’s the word I’ve been given, anyway.

The ranch will continue to operate as long as the horses are here, and after that, this will cease being a working ranch. It’s kind of sad, but that’s the way it is.”

The Morgan Horse Ranch was established decades ago as a location for the breeding and training of Morgan work and trail horses, once the official favorite equine among national park rangers, who used them for patrolling and search-andrescue missions. Over the years, horses born at the Point Reyes ranch have been deployed to dozens of parks throughout the western region, including in Hawaii. Today, with a few exceptions, horses in the parks have been replaced by motorized vehicles, though at Point Reyes the Morgans are still regularly taken out for patrols.

“Morgans are a great breed,” Straub says, leaning back at his desk inside a miniature office overlooking the stables. “They are very smart and very sturdy. Morgans have a compact frame, built for pulling and going long distances.

They’re also very sure-footed, so they make a great trail horse. They have big feet for their small bodies, a thick neck and broad shoulders.

“Morgans have been used throughout history as a work horse, plowing fields and pulling carts,” Straub adds, “and they’ve even been used as message delivery horses. They’ve competed in endurance races, cart races, hauling competitions. Morgans are one tough breed of horse.”

The Morgan horse was named for Justin Morgan, a New England farmer and music teacher who, in the 1700s, was given a stallion named Figure. From him, Morgan bred a line of robust working horses, one of the earliest new breeds established in the United States.

Phil Straub, manager of the Morgan Horse Ranch, recently rode in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, which marked the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

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being out in nature is one of the best things for you, and then when you add horses to it, it’s perfect.

“Horses are extremely intuitive,” he continues. “They know when something’s up with you, internally, probably even before you know it. The horses have totally been a healing entity, for me. Being around horses, you have to earn their trust, and the building of trust is the building of friendship, and that can be a very healing thing when you’re struggling with a lot of complicated emotions.”

Straub is one of several veterans featured in the documentary Thank You For Your Service, which recently debuted at the New York Film Festival in November, and then at

West Point in early December.

“Through participating in that movie,” he says, “I eventually met some people who do ‘equine therapy’ with people with PTSD. That’s been just great. There’s no way around it; horses are just a great way for people to work through the things they need to work through.”

That leads us back, literally, to the ranch, and its uncertain future.

“It’s ultimately just the money,” Straub says, guiding a short tour across the facility and out to where the horses are waiting, watching him move toward them with interest and expectation. “That’s definitely the largest contributing factor affecting the future longevity of the ranch. It’s all about the

The Morgan Horse Ranch, located just up the hill from the Bear Valley Visitor Center, is currently facing its last few years of operation.

what I needed at exactly the right moment.”

After serving in the Marine Corps for four years, Straub returned to the U.S. and did construction for a while before setting his sights on law enforcement. Eventually, he attended the Ranger Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College, studying to become a national park ranger and law enforcement officer.

“At school, I met a bunch of the law enforcement guys from out here,” he says, adding that several Point Reyes rangers are instructors at the academy. After the retirement of Harold Geritz, who’d managed the ranch for many years, the position became available. Straub’s primary hands-on experience with horses was with the rodeo, working with quarter horses and Arabs, but he applied for the job anyway.

With Straub’s background with animals and horses, and his ability to do construction work, he was the perfect candidate, since a lot of ranch work is maintenance, fixing things that get broken. On a ranch, things get broken all of the time, requiring capable people to do the repairing. It was fortunate for Straub that, with the relative calm and beauty of the Point Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch, the place has a certain way of fixing people right back.

“When I got here, I was dealing with some PTSD stuff, from when I was overseas with the Marine Corps,” he says. “Coming out here was a godsend for me. It was fantastic. For people with PTSD,

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Morgans in any capacity. For those with a bit of spare time on their hands, it’s motivation enough just to spend time in such a historic space, an active part of a remarkable North Bay tradition. Of course, as Hee adds, in addition to being comfortable around horses, it doesn’t hurt being comfortable with people as well.

“The volunteers up there do sometimes engage with visitors,” he explains. “They aren’t exactly docents, but they do perform an interpretive function by answering questions from anyone wandering around, telling them about the ranch, talking about the history of the place, and about the horses themselves.“ Straub estimates that, at present, the ranch has about 26 volunteers in total, but only a dozen of them are “regulars”—trained participants with specific routines and consistent weekly schedules. The majority are retired folks with spare time, or “slightly younger volunteers” who enjoy being around horses.

“Most of the ‘younger’ ones are in their 40s and 50s,” he adds, laughing.

“I’m pretty much the youngest person out here.”

Straub came to the ranch threeand-a-half years ago, thinking he was signing on to a new job, but ending up with much more than he’d anticipated—in the best possible way.

“I don’t want to over-speak, but I guess you could say that being out here has more or less saved my life,” he says. “This job was exactly

Five Morgan horses are all that remain of a once-treasured North Bay tradition at the Morgan Horse Ranch.

funding. Between my salary, the cost of feed and maintenance, and all of that, it just takes a certain amount of money to keep this place operational as a horse ranch.”

Apparently, the National Park Service has decided that the money would be better spent in other ways.

So unless something changes, or an outside donor drops a significant pile of cash in the near future, Point Reyes’ Morgan Horse Ranch will cease operation once the last horse dies. This is part of the reason that the ranch has stopped breeding horses, as the birth of a new colt would commit the ranch to another 30-plus years of care and feeding.

At present, the males at the ranch are all gelded, and though the female is technically breedable, she’s small, even for a Morgan, and she’s not exactly young, so her breeding days are limited.

“If we were to breed her, because of her size, we’d need to bring in a much larger stud,” Straub says, “so we could end up with a larger animal.

“Hopefully not her temperament,” he smiles. “She’s actually got a fine temperament, but she tends to be a lot more stubborn than the other horses. So if this ranch were ever to get back into breeding Morgans, we would need a breeding stock refill. And there’s no way around it; breeding programs are very time- and laborintensive, and are very expensive.

If you have your own stud, that’s a

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Elvis, one of the five remaining horses at the Morgan Horse Ranch, was invited to Pasadena recently to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

huge plus, and getting a good stud with a pure bloodline, that can be a bit of a challenge.”

The big challenge, ultimately, would be finding the money for a project so large, and it’s not as simple as just having a generous patron write a large check. As a federal agency, the ranch is not allowed to solicit for funding, so the ranch’s partner in the park, the Point Reyes National Seashore Association—which is allowed to do fundraising for the park—would need to accept the money on the ranch’s behalf.

Even then, it would need to be a significant donation if the ranch were ever to begin breeding again.

Morgans live an average of 30 years, and with operating costs in the range of $120,000 to $200,000 annually—with that number likely to rise in the future—it would take a small fortune to assure that any newborn horses would live at Point Reyes for their full lifetime.

“Some of the volunteers here have made small donations to the ranch, through PRNSA,” he says.

“They’ve basically written a check to PRNSA, designating the money for the Morgan Horse Ranch program.

We’ve used that money to get some new equipment for the horses, some new tack and things like that. We’ve also used some of that money, when we have it, for sedation and euthanasia when we’ve had to put an old horse down.”

The sun is now fully out, and the birds have begun singing in the trees, luring out the black cat, who gazes upward for a few moments before ducking under the fence and moving out to see what the horses are up to.

“It’s such a special place, in so many ways,” Straub says. “It’s hard to imagine the day when there are no more horses here, but that day is likely going to come, unless something significant happens.”

He stops in front of a large sign, a display describing the history of the ranch, and the training practices once used to prepare the Morgans for the hard work of being a Park Service ranger horse.

“Of course, if that does happen,” says Straub, “the ranch will still be here, and people will probably still wander up here from time to time to look at the exhibits—but there will be no live horses. It will pretty much just be a museum.”Y

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Bottom line West of Temperance big on experimentation

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ith a keen interest in wine that began as early as in his late teens, John King fortuitously discovered that his Stinson Beach neighbor was also a wine lover.

In fact, it turned out that Brian Ojalvo was not only a wine lover, but also the assistant winemaker to Bolinas-based Sean Thackrey.

Fast forward 10 years and King and Ojalvo began making their own wines together—in the summer of 2015, they released their first vintage under the name West of Temperance. “We are still very much a start-up winery,” explains King, who says the two are very hands-on and manage every aspect of the business.

Both men came to the wine business from vastly different

careers. King, who grew up in San Rafael and holds a degree in Japanese from UCLA, lived in Tokyo for more than 10 years and worked in the tech industry.

Ojalvo was born and raised in New York City and planned to put his Fine Arts degree to good use as a painter. However, a visit to Bolinas in 1992 resulted in landing a job with a residential youth program in Dogtown, and like many who find themselves in West Marin, he never left.

Given Ojalvo’s tutelage under Thackrey, it’s not surprising that West of Temperance is producing unexpected and interesting wines.

For starters, they have focused on two lesser-known varietals— Aglianico, a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, and

John King (left) and Brian Ojalvo, both wine lovers, teamed up to make their own wines under the name West of Temperance.

Teroldego, a grape originally from northern Italy. All of their small, hand-crafted production includes only red varietals (Pinot, Zinfandel and Sangiovese), and are vineyard designated.

Perhaps most interesting of all, Ojalvo has been experimenting with grafting his favorite varietals with the well-known raisin-making grape—Thompson Seedless. He began with his inlaws’ 100-yearold vines and continues to experiment with this unlikely grape.

Additionally, the two have looked into sourcing grapes from places like Santa Barbara and Clarksburg (Yolo

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County). They have also traveled to the Central Valley, where the region is slowly overcoming its reputation for growing sub-par grapes.

With their very limited production (about 600 cases a year), the wines are only available through the West of Temperance website. But King and Ojalvo hope to partner with restaurants and retailers in the coming years, and making their own label is at the top of their to-do list. King apologizes for their lack of marketing readiness, but concedes, “It really boils down to what’s in the bottle.”Y West of Temperance; 415/342-1603; westoftemperance.com.

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THEATER

Human courage Ross Valley Players present compelling ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

and Dan Bort (Mr. Kraler) complete a remarkable ensemble.

While Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett’s script, slightly updated in the 1990s by Wendy Kesselman, is widely admired (the first English version received the 1955 Pulitzer, and the play is required reading in many schools worldwide), there have been some dissenting voices. Holocaust deniers claim, with no evidence whatsoever, that it is a Zionist propaganda tool.

More serious is the suggestion that the diary is essentially fiction— the product of many editings, adaptations and translations that have transformed it from Anne’s crude jottings on school book paper into a powerful literary and theatrical document.

In fact, there may be some truth to this—and more versions may yet appear now that the original Dutch copyright expired on January 1 of this year. To me, the attribution issue is irrelevant. Any work of art is collaborative in the sense that it stands on the shoulders of those who went before. Although The Diary of Anne Frank may be the work of many hands, this story of human courage in the face of human cruelty will doubtless stir the emotions for generations to come.Y

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Brigid O’Brien, who stars as Anne Frank in RVP’s ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ has been making quite a name for herself in productions across Marin.

Frank, the Jewish girl whose diary eloquently details the rigors of two-plus years spent hiding from the Nazis with family members and friends in an Amsterdam attic. It’s not an easy role. During those two years Anne evolves from parent-dominated girlhood to an increasingly independent, sexually aware adolescent driven by hormone-linked personality changes. O’Brien navigates this turbulent sea with admirable ease, my only reservation being that she is sometimes overly brash—a contemporary American teenager (which she really is), rather than a more disciplined Central European girl of the 1940s.

Avi Jacobson is Otto Frank, Anne’s genial businessman father, the only attic inhabitant who survived the Holocaust. His flashback memories bookend the drama during a post-war visit with Miep Gies (the appealing Dana Cherry) and he is a calming presence throughout. The latter is important because his wife, Edith (Pamela Ciochetti) is anything but calm. Her scene in which she demands the ouster of their fellow fugitives, the Van Daan family, after Hans (Steve Price), its patriarch, is caught stealing scarce bread, is among the production’s highlights.

Mrs. Van Daan (Kristine Ann Lowry) has some lovely moments of her own, and Jim Fye is entirely credible as Mr. Dussel, an unmarried dentist who is the awkward outsider in this two-family enclave. Hannah Leonard (Margot Frank), Jeremy Ivory-Chambers (Peter Van Daan)

NOW PLAYING: The Diary of Anne Frank runs through Sunday, February 7 at the Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theater, Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross; 415/456-9555; rossvalleyplayers.com.

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in, it probably reflects more on the benumbed state of a public that is currently overwhelmed by mediareported horrors than on any lack of merit.

From veteran director James Dunn’s adroit staging to Ron Krempetz’ austere set, Michael Berg’s 40s-style costumes, Frank Sarubbi’s lighting and Stephen Dietz’ sound, the production side is solid throughout. As always, however, well-cast actors and a quality script are what make or break any show, and here the news is especially good.

Brigid O’Brien, who was last seen at RVP as “Scout” in To Kill a Mockingbird and is making quite a name for herself locally through appearances at A.C.T. and the Mountain Play, brings enormous energy and presence as Anne

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he Ross Valley Players have just received what I imagine is a very welcome New Year’s gift. After the company’s first two productions of the 2015-2016 Season—Glorious! and The Ladies of the Camellias were—with respect, let’s say “not overwhelmingly successful”—the enthusiasm that greeted last week’s opening of The Diary of Anne Frank brought smiles all around as producers, staff and cast anticipate a run that ought to help dissipate any leftover gloom.

Of course, whether the rosy expectation translates into box office activity remains to be seen. Viewed from this corner, RVP’s Diary is a compelling presentation of a hearttugging theatrical classic. If that description doesn’t draw people

In RVP’s production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ young Anne and her family are portrayed hiding from the Nazis in an Amsterdam attic.

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There are passages in the Kickstarter-funded ‘Anomalisa’ as adroit as the best of Charlie Kaufman’s daydreamy scripts.

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Puppet show The multiple faces of ‘Anomalisa’

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lacking in cartoony squash and stretch was done in the animated format. Animation usually equals exaggeration, but the lively art can be used for the reverse: As a way of removing nuance and facial expression, leaving the viewer with more questions to solve. Is Michael’s neurosis self-delusion? Is he just one more prowling married man exaggerating his melancholy, in hopes of attracting girls? Are his terrors and nightmares reflections of his guilt for straying from his wife?

But will you really want to find out? There are passages in Anomalisa as adroit as the best of Kaufman’s daydreamy scripts, such as Adaptation, and Being John Malkovich. The delicacy of touch and focus is visible throughout. Odd that one of the most tender lovemaking scenes of the year involved puppets—seen in their anatomically correct, awkward coupling a decent distance away from the bed.

But as per Lost in Translation, this is a story that might be more keen to a celebrity than a film audience. Michael’s problems as an Englishman in a too aggressively friendly, too insanely cheerful America are, in essence, a famous person’s complaints about the price of fame. It’s the old story of flinching through all the unwanted attention, like raw oysters shivering under the lemon juice.Y

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enix, simultaneously existing as an intimate music venue and a worldwide Internet live streaming production house, is a restaurant and club like no other in Marin County. First opened in 2013, Fenix, located in downtown San Rafael, celebrates its three-year anniversary on January 23 with a “Diamonds & Pearls” party that will feature Prince tribute band The Purple Ones and a threecourse prix fixe dinner.

Marin native Laura van Galen originally envisioned Fenix as a unique venue experience. While still in the planning stages, she brought in executive director and music booker Merl Saunders, Jr. to help realize that concept.

“It was a collaboration of her vision and tenacity and my knowledge of production and music,” Saunders says.

“It’s been a steady uphill climb over three years, and I think it’s become a gem for Marin County.”

Saunders, Jr. grew up in the extended Grateful Dead family, the son of keyboardist Merl Saunders. At 57 years old, he estimates that he’s spent 45 years in the music industry, first as a musician and then in executive roles, and he brings that wealth of wisdom to Fenix.

“The Fenix has its own experience; music is a component, food is a component, the space is a component; and during shows the environment has an intangible quality,” Saunders says.

“It’s a dialogue between musicians and audiences.”

John Storyk, who Saunders calls one of the foremost American acoustic designers, lent his skills to Fenix, and the room sounds great for musicians

as much as for listeners. This growing recognition of Fenix as a musicianfriendly venue has meant more national and regional acts of all stripes are contacting Saunders to perform there, and he loves the club’s musical diversity.

“Marin is a vast palette of tastes to put it mildly,” says Saunders. A typical week at Fenix will feature flamenco one night, folk music the next, blues jams, rock, world music, funk and even classical quartets.

Saunders also likes offering up talented tribute acts like The Purple Ones.

“It’s almost like comfort food,” he says. “They’re eating comfort food (courtesy of chef Glenn “Gator” Thompson) and they’re getting comfort music.”

Saunders says that people travel to Fenix from as far as Sacramento and San Jose, though a larger discussion he and van Galen had in founding Fenix was about where music was going in the digital culture. “We’re getting to where people want everything on demand, and the older demographic is catching up with the younger demographic on this,” he says.

For the on-demand crowd, Fenix streams every concert live online; and every past show, numbering almost one thousand, is available to watch on their website archives.Y The Purple Ones play Fenix’s threeyear anniversary on Saturday, Jan 23; 919 Fourth St., San Rafael; 7pm; $30 (general), $75 (includes prix fixe dinner); 415/813-5600; Fenixlive.com.

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straight-up Kickstarterfunded anomaly, Anomalisa,

by Charlie Kaufman (with co-director Duke Johnson) is touching but transitory. In Cincinnati in 2005, Michael (voiced by David Thewlis) comes to the Hotel Fregoli to address a convention; he’s the author of the bestselling customer-service book How May I Help You Help Them? This expert in the technology of smiling selfeffacement is, in a word, miserable—“I think I have a psychological problem,” he confesses to a woman whom he dropped hard 10 years previously for no reason. After he has an anxiety attack that wakes up some of the guests, Michael goes drinking in the hotel bar with two female fans—a big and bawdy blonde Emily and her shy pal Lisa, voiced by a very endearing Jennifer Jason Leigh.

That Michael and Lisa will end up together is plain—Michael needs her, and she is longing to be needed.

She has one more attractive quality: Her salient feature is that she sounds different than anyone else. (All voices in the film that aren’t performed by Leigh and Thewlis are done by Tom Noonan, whether the characters are male or female). A clue: The Hotel Fregoli is named after the psychiatric term a “Fregoli Delusion”—the belief that every stranger you encounter is actually someone you know, in disguise.

There has been some fretting on the Internet about why a movie

Fenix marks three years of eclectic tunes

The Purple Ones, a Prince tribute band, will perform at Fenix on January 23 to celebrate the three-year-anniversary of the San Rafael venue.

• Best of RiffTrax: The Room (R) Regency: Thu 7:30

By Matthew Stafford

Friday January 22 - Thursday January 28 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (1:28) Alvin, Simon and Theodore hit the road to Miami to stop Dave from getting married and ruining their happy home.

Anomalisa (1:30) Charlie Kaufman animated dramedy about a chance encounter that upends an embittered writer’s mundane life; David Thewlis and Jennifer Jason Leigh vocalize.

Best of RiffTrax: The Room (2:00) The interstellar wiseguys of Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on Tommy Wiseau’s breathtakingly inept 2003 midnight cult favorite.

The Big Short (2:10) Envelope-pushing comedy about the 2007 recession stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt as rogue financiers who take on Wall Street.

Branagh Theatre Company: The Winter’s Tale (3:00) Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench star in the Bard’s tragicomedy of jealousy, mortality and young love in sunny Sicily.

Bridge of Spies (1:35) Real-life Spielberg thriller stars Tom Hanks as a Brooklyn lawyer recruited by the CIA to rescue an American pilot from the Soviet Union; screenplay by Ethan and Joel Coen.

British Arrows Awards (1:13) Eclectic and compeling cornucopia of the UK’s top TV commercials from the past year.

Brooklyn (1:23) Moving story about Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn.

Carol (1:58) Acclaimed Todd Haynes drama about the love affair between an elegant housewife (Cate Blanchett) and a humble shopgirl (Rooney Mara) in 1950s New York.

Concussion (2:02) Will Smith stars as the reallife doctor who took on the NFL to alert the public about chronic traumatic head injuries in football players.

Daddy’s Home (1:30) Doofus comedy about the battle of wills between affable Will Ferrell and his wife’s hipster ex (Mark Wahlberg).

The Danish Girl (2:00) Fictionalized account of the complicated relationship between 1920s artist Gerda Wegener and her husband Einar, aka Lili Elbe, a transgender pioneer.

The Finest Hours (1:58) True tale of a desperate mission to save 30 sailors trapped in a sinking storm-tossed tanker.

Florence and the Uffizi Gallery (1:40) Take a cinematic stroll through the onetime cradle of the Italian Renaissance and its masterpiecepacked jewel, the Uffizi Gallery.

The Forest (1:33) A young woman braves Japan’s spooky Aokigahara forest to search for her missing twin.

The Good Dinosaur (1:40) Pixar Animation’s take on what would have happened if the asteroid that hit earth and killed all the dinosaurs—missed! Raymond Ochoa lends voice to Arlo the Apatosarus.

The Hateful Eight (2:48) Quentin Tarantino Western about eight desperadoes seeking shelter in a saloon during a blizzard stars Bruce Dern, Kurt Russell and Jennifer Jason Leigh; filmed in glorious 70mm!

Heart of a Dog (1:15) Musician Laurie Anderson’s acclaimed, unconventional documentary weaves together art, politics, philosophy and memory into a celebration of her late pooch Lolabelle.

Janis: Little Girl Blue (1:46) Documentary employs concert footage, correspondence and interviews (with Bob Weir, Country Joe McDonald and other notables) to craft a portrait of the blues-rock icon.

Joy (2:03) Sweeping family saga stars Jennifer Lawrence as the matriarch of a treacherous business dynasty; David O. Russell directs.

The Martian (2:16) Ridley Scott sci-fi adventure about a daring NASA attempt to rescue an astronaut marooned on Mars; Matt Damon stars.

Mustang (1:37) Acclaimed drama about three spirited young Turkish sisters who rebel against the sexist strictures of the status quo.

Nannaku Prematho (2:20) Telugu actioner about an Indian boy who can only save his kidnapped father by playing a deadly game arranged by a dastardly crime kingpin.

National Theatre London: Hamlet (4:00) Catch Benedict Cumberbatch as the Bard’s conflicted, vengeful prince of Denmark, direct from London in big-screen high definition.

Norm of the North (1:30) Cartoon about a grumpy polar bear who heads to New York to take on the developers who want to build condos in the Arctic.

The Pastor (2:10) The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference presents the dramatic tale of an urban prisoner’s spiritual awakening.

Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict (1:37) Documentary by Lisa Immordino Vreeland about the colorful art collecor who was not only ahead of her time but helped to define it.

Point Break (1:53) Remake of the Patrick Swayze actioner about a team of elite athletes who pull off equally elite heists.

The Revenant (2:36) Epic biopic stars Leo DiCaprio as 19th century explorer Hugh Glass, who survived a bear attack and a brutal winter to track down a friend-turned-foe (Tom Hardy); Alejandro González Iñarritu directs.

Ride Along 2 (1:42) Tough Atlanta cop Ice Cube and his doofus brother-in-law Kevin Hart head to Miami to take down an evil drug kingpin.

Room (1:58) A 5-year-old boy who’s spent his life trapped in a tiny room with his loving mother gets to savor the outside world for the first time.

Sisters (1:33) Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star as rowdy sibs who plan one last lost weekend in the house where they grew up.

Son of Saul (1:47) Powerful Cannes Grand Prix winner about an Auschwitz inmate’s desperate search for a rabbi to recite Kaddish before he buries his son.

Spotlight (2:08) True story about the Boston Globe’s tenacious investigation into a decadeslong Catholic Church cover-up; Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and John Slattery star.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2:20) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are back in a post-Return of the Jedi reboot from J.J. Abrams and The Walt Disney Corporation.

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2:24) Michael Bay’s bright and noisy account of what happened when three special forces ops headed to Libya to protect the U.S. embassy from enemy attack.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (2:06) Classic John Huston adventure flick follows three expat Americans into the Mexican wilderness in search of glittering, dangerous gold; Walter Huston delivers a legendary performance.

Trumbo (2:4) Bryan Cranston stars as the legendary screenwriter who won two Academy Awards before he became one of the Hollywood 10 and took on the absurdity and injustice of the Blacklist; Helen Mirren co-stars.

Youth (1:58) Old cronies Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel grapple with art, music, love and showbiz at an elegant Swiss spa; Jane Fonda and Paloma Faith co-star.

The Big Short (R)

Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sat 12, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sun 12, 3:30, 6:30; Mon-Thu 3:30, 6:30

Branagh Theatre Company: The Winter’s Tale (Not Rated) Bridge of Spies (PG-13) • British Arrows Awards (NR) • The Finest Hours (PG-13)

• Florence and the

Lark: Sat 2 Lark: Fri 6; Sat 8:45; Sun noon; Mon 8:30; Thu 5:30 Rafael: Thu 6:30, 8:15 Northgate: Thu 8:25; 3D showtimes at 7, 9:50 Rowland: Thu 7:45, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 7, 10

Uffizi Gallery (PG) Regency: Wed 7 Heart of a Dog (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:15 Janis: Little Girl Blue (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Wed 8:15 The Martian (PG-13) Lark: Sat 5:45; Mon 5:30; Tue 2:40; Wed 12:10; Thu 8:30 Mustang (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Wed 6 National Theatre London: Hamlet (Not Rated) Lark: Wed 6:30 • The Pastor (PG-13) Regency: Mon 7 Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 2 The Revenant (R) Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Thu 3:50, 7:10; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:50, 7:10 Room (R) Lark: Fri 12:30; Sun 6:30; Tue 5:45; Thu 12:10 • Son of Saul (R) Rafael: Fri 3:45, 6:15, 8:30; Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:30; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:30 Spotlight (R) Lark: Fri 3:15; Sat 11; Sun 9; Mon noon; Tue 5:45; Wed 3:15 Star Wars: Playhouse: Fri 3:40, 6:50, 9:50; Sat 12:15, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50; Sun 12:15, 3:40, The Force Awakens (PG-13) 6:50; Mon-Thu 3:40, 6:50 • The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Not Rated) Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7 Trumbo (R) Lark: Fri 9; Mon 2:45; Tue noon; Thu 2:45 Youth (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:30, 9; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9; Mon-Thu 6:30, 9

Showtimes for the Cinema, Fairfax, Larkspur Landing, Marin, Northgate, Regency, Rowland and Sequoia were not available as we went to press. Please visit Cinemark.com or fandango.com for schedule updates.

We regret the inconvenience.

After seven decades of delighting the locals with a wide variety of cinematic entertainment, Sausalito’s Marin movie theater will officially close its doors on Monday, January 25. For those of us who grew up catching The Pink Panther and Invasion of the Body Snatchers at this cozy Caledonia Street institution, the Marin, like Guernica, Paterson’s and the Pine Street Bakery, will be missed.

Best Foreign Film Oscar nominee ‘Son of Saul’ opens at the Rafael on Friday, Jan. 22.

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

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 Concerts MARIN ‘Fiesta Total’ Flamenco Show Guitarist David McLean and dancer Clare Rodriguez are joined by Melissa Cruz and Damien Alvarez for a spicy performance.

Jan 21, 7:30pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

IndiviDúo Dynamic Latin pop duo is made of Californian singer and songwriter Tiffany Joy and Colombian musician and songwriter Maqui Reyes. Jan 24, 7pm. $17-$20. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Los Lobos Legendary Los Angeles rock band takes the stage in San Rafael. Jan 21, 8pm. $49.

Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

SONOMA Charles Lloyd & Bill Frisell Duo Healdsburg Jazz presents the world premiere of the duo that pairs two of the most acclaimed jazz musicians working today. Jan 24, 6:30pm. $75. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Sonoma County Philharmonic The orchestra presents “German Idylls,” featuring a program that includes Johannes Brahms’ Symphony no 4 in E minor.

Jan 23, 7:30pm and Jan 24, 2pm. $10-$15.

SRHS Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, socophil.org.

Clubs&Venues MARIN Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Ty Segall & the Muggers Sonoma County’s Pizza Punx presents the red-hot indie rock star with his latest band and openers Useless Eaters and CFM. Jan 24, 8pm. $12. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Carolina Boutique Jan 22, 6pm, Greg Loiacono and Grahame Lesh acoustic duo. 444 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.883.4883.

Youth in Music Benefit Concert Great Burro Studios and Teen Town Talent hosts a day of music from young performers and local bands Radar, Far & Away, Ink Blot Ave and many others. Jan 23, 3pm. $7-$10.

Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, 707.874.3176.

Dance Palace Jan 24, 10X10 Performance Lab. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Fenix Wed, Pro blues jam. Jan 21, Soul Mechanix.

Jan 22, Journey Revisited. Jan 23, Anniversary Party with the Purple Ones.

Jan 24, 6:30pm, Ancient Future dinner concert. Jan 26, Alex de Grassi with Keith Greeninger and Quiles & Cloud.. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

NAPA The Beach Boys Led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, the iconic pop band are still surfing with classic hits and good times. Jan 27, 7:30pm. $75$115. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

George’s Nightclub Thurs, California Flight Project. Sun, Mexican Banda. Wed, George’s Jazz Time jam. Jan 23, DJ Maroquien. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

Mozart in Napa Valley Napa Valley Music Associates presents their 21st annual concert benefit that this year also celebrates the composer’s 260th birthday. Jan 24, 2:30pm. $15-$20. Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, 707.322.8402.

HopMonk Novato Jan 20, open mic night with Jeff Belbey.

Jan 21, Key Lime Pie and Firewheel. Jan 22, Notorious. Jan 27, ope mic night with Angel & the Little Devils. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church Jan 24, 4pm, the Russian Chamber Orchestra. 415.664.1760. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Jan 20, Tomas D. Jan 21, Fistful of Scandal. Jan 22, Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra. Jan 23, Vir McCoy and Inkx Herman duo with Sirens of Soul. Jan 24, 5pm, Namely Us featuring Connie Ducey. Jan 26, “Bluesdays” with Walt the Dog. Jan 27, Sanford Barnett Trio.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Scott Newton

Multiple Grammy Award-winning band, Los Lobos, brings their signature blend of rock ’n’ roll, Tex-Mex and R&B to the Grate Room at Terrapin Crossroads on January 21.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Jan 20, Stepheni Elli & No Name Specials. Jan 21, Michael LaMacchia Band. Jan 22, Michael Aragon Quartet.

Jan 23, Fuzzy Slippers. Jan 24, Remedy with Clem & Them. Jan 25, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Jan 27, Billy Dee & Fiddling Cal. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Old St Hilary’s Landmark Jan 24, 4pm, Berkeley Choro Ensemble. 201 Esperanza, Tiburon.

CALENDAR Osteria Divino Jan 20, Noel Jewkes Duo. Jan 21, Chris Amberger Duo. Jan 22, Ken Cook Trio. Jan 23, Jay Sanders Trio. Jan 24, Parker Grant Trio. Jan 26, Lucia Iman. Jan 27, Deborah Winters with Ken Cook. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Jan 20, the Machiavelvets. Jan 21, Deborah Winters. Jan 26, Lorin Rowan. Jan 27, Bob Gordon & the UFOs. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Jan 20, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Jan 21, Burnsy’s Sugar Shack. Jan 22, Ancient Baby. Jan 23, Ann Halen. Jan 26, Fresh Baked Blues and Waldo’s Special. Jan 27, the New Sneakers.

29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Jan 22, Gary Vogensen & the Ramble. Jan 23, the Overcommitments. Jan 24, 4pm, Todos Santos. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Rickey’s Jan 22, Phillip Percy Pack. Jan 23, Karen Sudjian and Harmonica Jazz. Jan 24, Lilan Kane and James Harman. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato, 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse Mon, Marco Sainz Trio. Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends. Wed, Tango with Marcello and Seth. Jan 22, Doc Kraft & Company. Jan 23, Roberta Donnay & the Prohibition Mob Band. Jan 24, Candela with Edgardo Cambon. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Sun, open mic. Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Jan 21, the Babushka Brothers. Jan 22, Whitherward. Jan 23, Urban Grass. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Beset. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

Studio 55 Marin Jan 24, Cape Breton Trio. 1455 E Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, 415.453.3161.

Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Jan 20, Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra. Jan 22, Reckless in Vegas with SuperHuey. Jan 26, Kung Fu with Lee Gallagher & the Hallelujah. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

Terrapin Crossroads Jan 20, the Terrapin All-Stars’ Beatles night. Jan 22, Stu Allen & the Terrapin All-Stars. Jan 23, Scott Law and friends. Jan 24, Midnight North with Scott Law. Jan 25, “Grateful Monday” with Stu Allen and Scott Law. Jan 26, Stu Allen and friends. Jan

HopMonk Sonoma Jan 22, Billy Manzik. Jan 23, Whitherward.

691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100. healdsburgshed.com

Legendary jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd (right) teams up with renowned jazz guitarist Bill Frisell for the world premiere of their duo, and first stop on their tour at Healdsburg’s SHED on January 24.

27, “New Nashville Night” with the Terrapin All-Stars. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

SONOMA Aqus Cafe Jan 20, West Coast Songwriters Competition. Jan 22, Dictator Tots. Jan 23, Nassab and the Sheep. Jan 24, 2pm, Allen Early. Jan 27, bluegrass and old time music jam. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

Arlene Francis Center Tues, Open Didgeridoo Clinic. Wed, Open Mic. Jan 21, Elicious with Antiphony and Yurameshi. Jan 22, 6pm, Francisco Herrera with Miguel Govea, Chad Bola and Urban Natives. Jan 23, “The Edge of Winter” with Model Behavior, the Vespertine Orchestra and the Dollhouses. 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.

The Big Easy Jan 20, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics.

Jan 21, Kelly & Elfman Quartet. Jan 22, celebration of Django Reinhardt. Jan 23, Foxes in the Henhouse. Jan 24, Hot Grubb.

Jan 26, the American Alley Cats. Jan 27, Certified Organic. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Flamingo Lounge Jan 22, the Midnight Band. Jan 23, Funky Dozen. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8530.

Gaia’s Garden Jan 20, El Tocte. Jan 22, Activists Lounge.

Jan 27, Klezmer Creek. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.544.2491.

Green Music Center Jan 22, Marc-André Hamelin. Jan 23, Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band and the Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra. Jan 24, 3pm, “Peter and the Wolf ” with Santa Rosa Symphony. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey Wed, open mic night. Jan 22, Urban Grass.

Jan 23, New Belgium Citradelic IPA Launch Party with Dictator Tots. Jan 24, 5:30pm, John Underwood with Oddjob Ensemble and Chris Fox. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707.772.5478.

Jasper O’Farrell’s Tues, Sessions hip-hop and reggae night.

Fourth Friday of every month, DJ Konnex and DJ Jaclyn JacaLioness. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room Jan 20, Eyes on the Shore. Jan 21, Aqua Velvet. Jan 22, Free Peoples. Jan 23, Intuitive Compass. Jan 24, the GroWiser Band. Jan 25, Casa Grande Music Program benefit concert. Jan 27, Jason Bodlovich. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Mc T’s Bullpen Mon, Wed, DJ Miguel. Jan 22, DJ Miguel.

Jan 23, Wiley’s Coyotes. Jan 24, George Heagerty & Never the Same. 16246 First St, Guerneville, 707.869.3377.

Murphy’s Irish Pub Jan 23, Doug Adamz. Jan 24, Hooper and Sloss Trio. 464 First St E, Sonoma, 707.935.0660.

Mystic Theatre Jan 20, the Paul Thorn Band. Jan 24, the Wood Brothers and Liz Vice. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Phoenix Theater Jan 22, Ridgway with One Armed Joey and Legal Disaster. Jan 23, Phoenix Pro Wrestling. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Thurs, Open Mic. Jan 20, Irish set dancing.

Jan 22, reggae at the Redwood. Jan 23, the Thugz. Jan 24, 6pm, Irish jam session. Jan 27, Irish set dancing. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

Resurrection Parish Jan 24, 3:30pm, Albatross Clarinet Quartet.

303 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa.

Rossi’s 1906 Jan 21, 6:30pm, Paint Night at Rossi’s. Jan 21, vaudeville night with the Crux, Intuitive Compass and Oddjob Ensemble. Jan 22, Don Trotta. Jan 24, 5pm, Sweet Potato 5.

401 Grove St, Sonoma, 707.343.0044.

Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub Jan 23, Greg Hester Trio. 131 E First St, Cloverdale, 707.894.9610.

Sonoma Speakeasy Thurs, R&B classics. Fri, Sat, R&B party.

Sun, R&B diva night. Tues, New Orleans R&B night. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364.

Twin Oaks Tavern Mon, Blues Defenders Pro Jam. Jan 20, Attila Viola and the Bakersfield Boys. Jan 21, Levi’s Workshop with Levi Lloyd. Jan 22, the Bruthas. Jan 23, Paulie’s Garage. Jan

24, 5pm, Blues and BBQ with Weekend at Bernie’s. Jan 27, the Bootleg Honeys.

5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, 707.795.5118.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Jan 27, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

NAPA Jarvis Conservatory Jan 23, Cypress String Quartet. 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater Jan 23, A Cappella Extravaganza with Vocal Music Workshop. 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

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Fri 1/22 • Doors 8pm • ADV $15 / DOS $20

Reckless in Vegas

with Super Huey The Ultimate Huey Lewis Experience Sun 1/24 • Doors 6pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

IndiviDúo from Colombia

Tue 1/26 • Doors 7pm • ADV $14 / DOS $17

Kung Fu

with Lee Gallagher & The Hallelujah Wed 1/27 • Doors 7pm • Free

FREE Show with Scary Little Friends

Silo’s Jan 21, Mike Greensill jazz. Jan 22, Ray Obiedo & Mistura Fina. Jan 23, Forejour.

Jan 27, Mike Greensill jazz. 530 Main St, Napa, 707.251.5833.

Thu 1/28 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $27

Uva Trattoria Jan 20, Tom Duarte. Jan 21, Three on a Match. Jan 22, Party of Three. Jan 23, Kickin the Mule. Jan 24, Justin Diaz. Jan 27, Nate Lopez. 1040 Clinton St, Napa, 707.255.6646.

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House Of Floyd

Pink Floyd Tribute Fri 1/29 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $27

feat “Mean” Willie Green (Neville Brothers) & Reggie Scanlan (The Radiators) Sat 1/30 • Doors 8pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

Jessica Lynn

with TV Mike and the Scarecrows www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Alemany Library Gallery Jan 20-Apr 9, “Summer’s Lease,” artist Lynn Sondag’s expressive watercolors show in conjunction with another exhibit, “Twilight,” featuring Pamela WilsonRyckman’s found photos turned into artistic explorations. Reception, Jan 28 at 5pm.

Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3251.

Gallery Route One Jan 22-Feb 14, “Aqua,” group show interprets the word aqua in a variety of ways as selected by Susan Snyder, of the Caldwell Snyder Gallery in San Francisco. Reception, Jan 24 at 2:30pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Osher Marin JCC Jan 20-31, “Birds of Longing: Exile & Memory,” new exhibit by New York-based fiber artist Laurie Wohl explores and connects several different religious parallels.

Reception, Jan 20 at 5pm. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

SONOMA Erickson Fine Art Gallery Jan 23-Feb 23, “Carlos Perez: Recent Work,” features the Healdsburg artist’s paintings in oil and mixed media exploring portraits and abstraction. Reception, Jan 23 at 5pm. 324 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. Thurs-Tues, 11 to 6. 707.431.7073.

My Daughter the Framer Jan 20-Feb 29, “Botanicals, Birds & Butterflies,” Sonoma County colored pencil artists Vi Strain, Elizabeth Peyton and Nancy Wheeler Klippert show detailed depictions of nature’s subjects. Reception, Feb 5 at 5pm. 637 4th St, Santa Rosa. Daily, 10 to 5:30. 707.542.3599.

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HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Jan 21, Songwriters in the Round. Jan 22, Yugi Boi with Charles the First and Gabriel Francisco.

Jan 23, Lungs and Limbs with Become the Villain. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

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Robert Mondavi Winery Jan 26-Apr 24, “GENERATE: One Family’s Painting, Photography and Music” features the paintings of John Bonick, the photography of Dona Kopol Bonick, and the work of their sons, Dylan and Max Bonick. Reception, Feb 28 at 2pm. 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville. Daily, 10 to 5.

707.968.2203.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN

“Magic writing, magic playing, magic album.” — Billy Bragg “His talent will make you question the state of modern music.”

—Adam McLaughlin Throckmorton Theatre Mill Valley, California

Friday, January 29

Doors 7:30pm on stage at 8pm Advance Tickets $20-$35 throckmortontheatre.org olochlainn.com

Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

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Art Works Downtown Through Feb 26, “Climate Change,” several artists open the dialogue on this timely issue with their art. Reception, Feb 12 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Mar 5, “Traces,” San Francisco photographer Elena Sheehan shows her abstract images of rocks and water, shot in Greece and in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Reception, Jan 23 at 1pm. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Through May 30, “The Peanuts Movie,” exhibit traces Peanuts from Schulz’s pen to the new big-screen feature. Through Apr 24, “Snoopy and the Red Baron,” learn about the real Red Baron and Schulz’s attention to historical detail through rare artifacts, original artworks, and an expansive selection of cartoons showcasing Snoopy’s famous alter-ego. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Mon-Fri, noon to 5; Sat-Sun, 10 to 5.

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NAPA di Rosa Through Jan 24, “Robert Kinmont: Trying to Understand Where I Grew Up,” the first Bay Area solo presentation by the Sonomabased artist in over 45 years shows works from his entire career. 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Wed-Sun, 10 to 6. 707.226.5991.

Comedy Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Jan 30, “The Way of Art,” featuring paintings, bronze sculptures and jewelries from local Bay Area artists. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

Sarah Tiana Headlining comedian, seen on Comedy Central and “Chelsea Lately,” gets the big laughs with her hilarious standup. Jan 21, 8pm. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

The Image Flow Through Jan 23, “Holiday Art Show,” featuring diverse original artwork by Stephen Bruce, J Scott Cilmi and Donna D’Acuti. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley.

415.388.3569.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Marin Society of Artists Through Jan 30, “New Beginnings” and “In the Deep Sea,” dual exhibits open the society’s new location in downtown San Rafael. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

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MarinMOCA Through Feb 21, “Layers,” group show features MarinMOCA members interpreting the theme in materials or meaning. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael 415.460.0101.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Jan 21, “O’Hanlon Member Show,” featuring 95 works from members of O’Hanlon in both the Loft and the Gallery.

616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. TuesFri, 11-3; Sat 10 to 2. 415.388.4331.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Jan 29, “Lands End Allegory,” solo show of new works from San Francisco artist Jay Mercado. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Throckmorton Theatre Through Jan 31, “Question of Identity,” sculpture by Mark Jaeger pursues insight into personal and social projections and purposes. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

SONOMA Charles M. Schulz Museum Through Jul 25, “It’s Football, Charlie Brown,” selection of Peanuts comic strips highlights the Gang’s gridiron efforts and coincides with Super Bowl 50 coming to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2016.

Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael 415.454.6422.

Dance Palace Sundays, 10am, Ecstatic Dance Point Reyes, explore different rhythms with no experience necessary. Wednesdays, 6pm, Women’s Collaborative Dance. $5-$15 per month. 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1075.

Dance Studio Jan 22-23, College of Marin Spring 2016 Dance Concert Auditions, the college is looking for dancers experienced in modern, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and musical theater.

415.663.9512. College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

Flamingo Lounge Sundays, 7pm, salsa with lessons. Tuesdays, swing dancing with lessons. 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa 707.545.8530.

Hermann Sons Hall Mondays, 7pm. through May 2, International Folk Dance Class, dances from Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Turkey and more. $7/$65, 415.663.9512. 860 Western Ave, Petaluma.

Monroe Dance Hall Thursdays, Circles ‘n Squares Dance Club.

Sundays, Country-Western dancing and lessons. Mondays, Scottish Country Dancing. Tuesdays, Razzmataz folk dance club. Wednesdays, Singles and Pairs Square Dance Club. Jan 22, Dance Hits of the ‘80s & ‘90s with DJ Steve Luther. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.

Osher Marin JCC Jan 23, 8pm, Bollywood Dance Party with Dholrhythms, inaugural Winter Nights dance party brings the multicultural flavors, movement, live music and fun of Summer Nights event indoors. $20-$25. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.444.8000.

Events The Art of Being Human Glimpse the unconditional nature of our existence through the practice of meditation. Jan 23-24. $165. Tamalpais Shambhala Center, 734 A St, San Rafael, 415.891.9185.

Beginning & Intermediate Ukulele Classes Come and learn to play the ukulele from teacher Fred Riley or continue learning if you are already playing. Space is limited, registration recommended. Wed, 12:30pm. through Feb 10. $35-$40. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael.

Cascade Canyon School Tour Learn all about the school’s curriculum and arts programs in this open house event. Sat, Jan 23, 10am. Cascade Canyon School, 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, 415.448.5125.

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group A relaxing and brain-stimulating group for adults, with supplies provided. Fourth Wed of every month, 2pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Domestic Violence Advocate Training Become an advocate over five day-long sessions, and make a difference in your community. Jan 27-Feb 6. $300. Center for Domestic Peace, 734 A St, San Rafael.

Harlem Globetrotters The world-famous basketball ambassadors of good will play two exhibition games in Santa Rosa as part of their 90th anniversary world tour. Wed, Jan 20, 7pm. $31 and up.

Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 866.777.8932.

Interfaith Women’s Sacred Meditation Circle All are welcome for meditation, music and sharing, led by Sheikha Halima JoAnn Haymaker. Jan 21, 1pm. Free. Institute for Sufi Studies, 14 Commercial Blvd, Ste 101, Novato, 415.382.7834.

Octopalooza Celebrate cephalopods of the world through fun activities, crafts and presentations. Jan 23, 11:30am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

San Rafael Gem Faire Over 70 vendors offer fine jewelry, precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jan 22-24. 503.252.8300. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

StarGate Experience Evening and day-long workshops consist of short meditative experiences accompanied by beautiful background music with

ample time allotted for comments and Q&A following each mediation. Jan 22-24. $25. Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley, 160 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.484.9522.

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Toastmaster’s Open House Group invites the public to join them in unlocking communication skills. Express yourself, find your voice and shape your words Thurs-noon. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3438.

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FieldTrips Afternoon Community Service Participate in center restoration projects.

Third Wed of every month. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, 415.388.2524.

Filmmaker Judy Irving, known for ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,’ has made a new film, ‘Pelican Dreams,’ about those amazing, large, white-winged birds. See it at Sweetwater in Mill Valley on January 24 at 1pm.

Bird Walk in Bodega Bay Search the harbor, adjacent seas and woodlands for birds, including Doran County Park. Led by Madrone Audubon Society. Wed, Jan 20, 8:30am. Bodega Bay Harbor, East Shore Rd, Bodega Bay, madroneaudubon.org.

CULT Film Series Come out and play as classic cult films “The Warriors” and “The Outsiders” screen together. Jan 21, 7pm. $10. Roxy Stadium 14 Cinemas, 85 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.525.8909.

Habitat Restoration: Landscape in Transition Help restore native landscapes and remove invasive species, with tools provided. Jan 23, 9am. Lake Lagunitas, Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax.

Trekking the Model Join a ranger-guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5-acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Jan 21, 1:30pm. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

Film Animal Film Festival Combine your love of animals and movies in this weekend event, benefiting the Humane Society. Jan 23-24. $15-$20. Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, 415.506.6208.

Arrows into Infinity Biopic of influential jazz musician Charles Lloyd, created and directed by Lloyd’s wife Dorothy Darr and Jeffrey Morse, plays with Darr and Lloyd in attendance. Jan 23, 8pm. $12. SHED, 25 North St, Healdsburg, 707.431.7433.

Being Mortal Film exploring the practice of caring for the dying is presented by West Marin Senior Services and the Marin County Commission on Aging and includes a postscreening panel discussion. Jan 21, 1pm. Free.

Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Benefit for #BeRobinTheMovie Upcoming documentary on philanthropic efforts inspired by the late Robin Williams needs a little help. A night of film, music and fun features director Kurt Weitzmann in Q&A and a virtual appearance by Margaret Cho. Jan 21, 8pm. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the film’s ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Pelican Dreams From the director of “Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,” this new doc follows a wayward California brown pelican from its Golden Gate Bridge-blocking escapades to its rehabilitation. Jan 24, 1pm. Free.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

This Changes Everything Climate change film is hosted by Marin Women’s Political Action Committee and includes dinner. RSVP to Barbaramatas272@gmail.com. Jan 20, 6pm. $20. Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

Food&Drink Corte Madera Farmers Market Wed-noon. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.

Friday Night Live Enjoy delicious themed buffet dinners with live music on hand. Fri. $7-$14. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, 415.488.4030.

Marin Country Mart Sat, 9am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5715.

Marinwood Farmers Market Sat, 9am. Marinwood Plaza, Marinwood Avenue and Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, 415.999.5635.

Mill Valley Farmers Market Fri, 9:30am. CVS parking lot, 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.382.7846.

Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market Sun, 8am. Marin Farmers Market, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 415.472.6100.

Tam Valley Crab Feed Includes all-you-can-eat crab, salads, bread, beer, coffee and dessert with raffles, games and fun for all ages. Jan 23, 6:30pm. $55.

Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave, Mill Valley.

Thursday San Rafael Farmers Market Thurs, 8am. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.472.6100.

ForKids Auditions for Young People The studio is looking for talented youngsters, age 8 to 18 years, to bring sheet music and try out for an upcoming performance of The Music Man, taking place in April. Jan 23. Marilyn Izdebski Studio, 100 Shaw Dr, San Anselmo, 415.453.0199.

Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. WedThurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing.

Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, 415.339.3900.

Lectures Aquarium of the Bay Conversational program brings the bay, its animals and their habitats to you. Jan 23, 11:30am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

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He gave the name to the Falkirk Mansion.

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2 Bulls—the vote meant that all forms of bullfighting in Catalonia would be abolished by 2012.

3 The Revenant/The Martian 4a. Paris, by 2 degrees of longitude b. San Francisco, by 5 minutes of longitude c. Reno, by 2 degrees of longitude 5a.The trunk b. Rhinoceros/hippopotamus 6 Frontcourt: Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes; guards: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala 7 Boko Haram 8 $1.19 = three quarters (or two half-dollars and one quarter), four dimes, four pennies 9 Greenhouse gases 10a. Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus b. Situation normal, all f’d up c. Image Maximum d. Special Weapons and Tactics e. Not in my back yard (by those who protest major projects nearby). Thanks for the question to Stanton Klose from Terra Linda.

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Tamalpa Experience Workshop Two-day intensive workshops is designed to give participants an experiential understanding of Tamalpa Institute’s work in movement-based expressive arts. Also features a free Friday night introduction.

Jan 22-24. $200. Mountain Home Studio, 15 Ravine Way, Kentfield, 415.461.5362.

Twenty-Something Support Group Explore adulthood with emphasis on life skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal skills and healthy coping skills. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Virtual Author Talk A live online talk with Tess Gerritsen, author of the “Rizzoli & Isles” book series.

Jan 20, 6:30pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

The Way We Were Illustrated lecture explores Corte Madera’s history, celebrating the centennial of the town. Jan 23, 2pm. Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, 707.924.6444.

Writing Workshop Get motivation and writing assistance from rotating hosts. Wed, 7pm. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311. throckmortontheatre.org

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Join Peter Sweet and David Poznanter as they portray a cast of six characters, using masks and performing acrobatic feats, in their show ‘Boom!’ at the Throckmorton Theatre on January 22.

Community Disaster Education Presentation Prepare for a disaster by covering the basics, including building a preparedness kit, making a plan and staying informed. Jan 26, 3pm. Free. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.456.9062.

Courtroom Drama in Movies & Theater Six-week series looks at how real-world court cases intertwine with Hollywood’s version of courtroom dramas. Jan 22, 1:30pm. $130. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075. eBook Help Get one-on-one help in downloading library eBooks to the Kindle, iPad, and other devices. Call ahead to reserve a session.

Thurs, 10am. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

Embrace the Child You Have Erik and Sandy Weber tell the story of overcoming his early diagnosis of autism and her perseverance to raise him into a special Olympics champion and lawyer.

With an intimate dinner option following the talk. Jan 24, 4pm. $35 and up. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Get Your House in Order Learn how to save money while reducing your carbon footprint with energy upgrade programs. Jan 23, 2:30pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, 415.453.8092.

Golden Gate Computer Society Apple Group Explore everything Apple, including Mac computers and iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, etc. Third Thurs of every month, 1pm.

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael, 415.927.2289.

GreenBrief: Building Value for Your Organization Energy lessons from Marin’s high performance buildings is presented by the San Rafael Chamber Green Business Committee and Sustainable San Rafael. Jan 27, 5:30pm. San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro St, San Rafael.

Jewish Life in an Era of Extremism Symposium of special guests confront vexing issues with candid, far ranging discussion from a variety of viewpoints.

Jan 24, 1pm. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Lightroom: From Start to Finish Workshop covers all aspects of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom program. Fri through Mar 4. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Passionate Detachment Talk by Dale Borglum, director of the Living/Dying Project, explores compassion as the way to happiness. Jan 20, 7pm. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Photo Essentials Develop your passion for photography and learn to take control of your camera. Thurs through Mar 3. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste. A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Strategies for Tax Reduction Presentation covers the most effective tax strategies for small business owners. Jan 25, 11am. Acqua Hotel, 555 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley.

Support Group for Women in Transition Group for women offers encouragement during life transitions such as relationship changes, career changes and difficult life events. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Readings Bay Model Visitor Center Jan 26, 7pm, “Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us” with David Neiwert. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito 415.332.3871.

Book Passage Jan 20, 7pm, “The Expatriates” with Janice YK Lee. Jan 21, 7pm, “A Manual for Cleaning Women” with various writers, a Lucia Berlin tribute reading. Jan 22, 7pm, “Geography of Genius” with Eric Weiner. Jan 23, 4pm, “Bubbles to Boardrooms” with Michaela Rodeno. Jan 23-24, Children’s Picture Book Writers & Illustrators Conference. Jan 25, 7pm, “Of Orcas and Men” with David Neiwert. Jan 26, 7pm, “Jew” with John Bartel. Jan 27, 7pm, “Rain” with Cynthia Barnett. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Jan 21, 7pm, “The Only Pirate at the Party” with Lindsey Stirling. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Point Reyes Books Fourth Monday of every month, Spanish book group. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1542.

San Rafael Library Jan 25, 6:30pm, Great Books Reading Group, read a selection from Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics” on the libraries website and come ready to talk about it.

1100 E St, San Rafael 415.485.3323.

Theater Boom!

Combining six masks, two performers and jaw-dropping acrobatic feats, this theatrical experience is exhilarating entertainment for the entire family. Jan 22, 8pm. $23-$38.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Deep Improv Bay Area Playback performs improvised theater from audience stories and suggestions. Jan 22, 8pm. $12. Move Me Studio, 1320 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.289.0799.

The Diary of Anne Frank The Ross Valley Players and director James Dunn present this powerful adaptation of the dramatic true life ordeal captured in a young girl’s famous diary. Through Feb 7. $14-$29. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.456.9555.

Gem of the Ocean Playwright August Wilson’s first of a 10 play century cycle dramatizing the AfricanAmerican experience in the 20th century is directed by New York City-based performer Daniel Alexander Jones. Through Feb 14. $10-$58. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.

Gidion’s Knot Compelling drama focuses on a parent/ teacher conference that begins as a mystery and ends as a gripping drama that explores bullying, expression and the failure of the American school system. Jan 20-24. $21-$31.

Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, 707-266-6305.

Hick in the Hood Bay Area TV, film and stage actor Michael Sommers writes and performs this funny true story of a Vermont native moving to west Oakland. Jan 24, 3pm. $15. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707.874.9392.

Mahalia Jackson: Just As I Am Playwright and performer Sharon E Scott brings her exuberant and powerful musical work to Cinnabar for the acclaimed show’s west coast premiere. Opens with two special New Year’s Eve shows. Through Jan 24. $25-$35/$56-$66. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

One Man, Two Guvnors Contemporary English comedy based on a classic story sees a recently unemployed straight man in over his head and working for two crime bosses. Through Feb 7. $15$32. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Other People’s Money North Bay Stage Company puts on this compelling serio-comic play about capitalism and greed. Through Jan 31. $26.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

The Spy Who Killed Me Get a Clue Productions returns with an interactive murder-mystery dinner theater experience. Select Friday and Saturday nights. getaclueproductions.com. Fri, Jan 22, 7pm. $68 (includes meal). Charlie’s Restaurant, Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor.

A Steady Rain Left Edge Theatre presents this urban noir play that pits two childhood friends and policemen against each other in a morally gray thriller. Jan 22-Feb 6. $30-$40. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

WarCircus The Trojan time-traveling extravaganza returns for two performances. Jan 22-23, 8pm. $5-$25. The Imaginists, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.528.7554. ✹

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SINGLE MEN & WOMEN WANTED Single & Dissatisfied? Tired of spending holidays and weekends alone? Join with other singles to explore what’s blocking you from creating the relationship or friendships that you desire. Nine-week Single’s Group starts Thur., Jan. 21. Two spaces left. Also ongoing, weekly groups: 3 coed Intimacy Groups and Women’s Group (now forming)., as well as Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT #35255 at 415/453-8117 OUTSIDE - INSIDE, Where Are We Now? Workshops for Those Raised In Systems that Control and Exploit High Demand Groups, Families, and Cults These psychoeducational interactive workshops on Saturday, February 13th, 10:00AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday, February 27th, 1:00PM-4:30 PM, one or both Saturdays, provides participants opportunities to identify common characteristics of abusive and healthy environments in families and groups, share experiences, learn from each other, find strategies to navigate through loss and trauma, and recognize individual goals.Facilitators Colleen Russell, MA, LMFT, CGP and Gina Catena, Colleen Russell, MS, NP, CNM have a combined total of 35 years working in the field of LMFT, CGP high demand group education and recovery; both have personal experience in high demand groups. Fee : $125 for February 13th; $65.00 for February 27th , totaling $190.00. Limited seating. For reservations or questions contact Colleen: 415.785.3513; website: Colleenrussellmft.com.

Shambhala Training Level I - The Art of Being Human January 23rd—January 24th Through the practice of meditation, we begin to glimpse that goodness— rather than confusion—is the unconditional ground of our existence.

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For more information about the Way of Shambhala Path, go to www. tamalpais.shambhala.org The program will be held at 734 A Street, Suite 1, San Rafael. Price: $165 Meditation can change your life. Medically proven benefits include MENTAL: relaxed state encourages healing, tension, anxiety & anger decrease, emotional stability, creativity & happiness PHYSICAL: decreases tension headaches, pain, insomnia, muscle/joint problems, blood pressure, anxiety, improved immune system & sleep. Easy, supportive group exploring different meditation styles. 4 weekly meetings, only $30/week,Wednesdays in luxurious Sausalito office. Space is limited so sign up early. Next group starts March 2. For more information e: sharon@valentinotherapy.com, Sharon Valentino, Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT #51746, 415-215-5363 www.valentinotherapy.com

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PublicNotices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138818 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OMEGA SERVICES, 30 BURNING TREE DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949: 1) JACK PADRICK , 30 BURNING TREE DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949 2) BONNIE PADRICK, 30 BURNING TREE DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. 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 Dec 22, 2015 (Publication Dates: Dec 30 of 2015, Jan 6, Jan 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138809 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CHEAP PETE’S FRAME FACTORY OUTLET, 221 3RD STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NATIONAL PICTURE FRAMING CENTERS, INC, 1555 PACIFIC AVENUE, SAN

FRANCISCO, CA 94109. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 Dec 22, 2015 (Publication Dates: Dec 30 of 2015, Jan 6, Jan 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138749 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MP GREEN CLEANING SERVICES. 2500 DEER VALLEY RD # 512, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: 1) EDWIN O. GERALDO, 2500 DEER VALLEY RD # 512, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 2) MARTHA L. PULIDO, 2500 DEER VALLEY RD # 512, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by A GENERAL 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 Dec 10, 2015 (Publication Dates: Dec 30 of 2015, Jan 6, Jan 13, 20 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138828 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BRETANO HOUSE ONE TWO THREE, 675 ROSAL WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARIN HOUSING FOR THE COGNITIVELY CHALLENGED, INC., 675 ROSAL WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 Dec 28, 2015 (Publication Dates: Jan 6, Jan 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138760 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1)SYMBOL 2) SYMBOL SNACKS 3) TWO DIVINE ,245 GREENE ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: RUBIN TWINS LLC, 245 GREENE ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed

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PublicNotices herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 11, 2015 (Publication Dates: Jan 6, Jan 13, 20, 27 of 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304659 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on OCT 16, 2015 Under File No: 138393.

Fictitious Business name(s) SWEET GEMINI, 245 GREENE ST, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Dec 11, 2015 (Publication Dates: Jan 6, Jan 13, 20, 27 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138889 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1) INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL GROUP 2) ICG , 165 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE 150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: ALLUSA INVESTMENTS INC, 165 N.REDWOOD DRIVE, STE 150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Jan 07, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138888 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LIVING WHOLE, 165 N. REDWOOD DRIVE STE 150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903:ADIEL GOREL, 165 N. REDWOOD DRIVE, STE 150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.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 Jan 07, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138886 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MGK INTERNATIONAL, 216 MARIN ST, # 107, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MICHAEL G KOLLIN, 216 MARIN ST, # 107, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

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 Jan 06, 2016

(Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138769 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: AGCI CONSTRUCTION, 1034 LAS PAVADAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LEONORDO TORRES, 1034 LAS PAVADES AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Dec 14, 2015 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016138907 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE CHEF & LA DAME, 1816 4TH STREET, UNIT 8 & UNIT 9, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LAVIER, 21 HYANNIS COVE, SAN RAFEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 Jan 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2015138784 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: INCAVO, 1099 FOURTH STREET, SUITE F, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94688: 1) VICKI L BARRIOS, 189 CIRCLE OAKS DRIVE, NAPA, CA 94558 2) BENEDICT J BARRIOS, 189 CIRCLE OAKS DRIVE, NAPA , CA 94558.The business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. 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 Dec 16, 2015 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304665 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Sep 24, 2014, Under File No: 2014135739.

Fictitious Business name(s) INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL GROUP,165 N.REDWOOD DR, STE #150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: NATIONWIDE ACQUISITIONS INC, 165 N.REDWOOD DR, STE #150, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Jan 07, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138955 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BIALLA PARTNERS, 4000 BRIDGEWAY , SUITE 201, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: BIALLA & ASSOCIATES, 4000 BRIDGEWAY, SUITE 201, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Jan 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138957 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CAZADERO WINERY, 13 MEADOW WAY, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: CAZADERO WINERY LLC, 13 MEADOW WAY, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Jan 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138863 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MORGAN & CLAYPOOL LIFE SCIENCE, 1210 FIFTH AVE, SUITE 250, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BIOTA PUBLISHING LLC, 40 OAK VIEW DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein .This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Jan 05, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016138935 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EFS ASSOCIATES, 1101 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 305, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: THOMAS VOGELHEIM, 1101 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 305, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 Jan 12, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 138934 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CAESAR CONTRACTOR, 65 DUBOCE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801: CESAR MORENO, 65 DUBOCE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801.

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 Jan 11, 2016 (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504581. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SUSANNAH COFFEY GRIFFIN PERRY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SUSANNAH COFFEY GRIFFIN PERRY to SUSANNAH COFFEY GRIFFIN PERRI. 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: 02/02/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT A, ROOM A, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: DEC 22, 2015.

(Publication Dates: Dec 30 of 2015, Jan 6, Jan 13, 20 of 2016) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504645.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TINA LEI LARSEN & NOAH JOSEPH CASON- ZESIGER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) TINA LEI LARSEN to TINA LEI KINGSLEY 2) NOAH JOSEPH CASON- ZESIGER to NOAH JOSEPH KINGSLEY. 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: 02/19/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: DEC 30, 2015.

(Publication Dates: Jan 6, Jan 13, 20, 27 of 2016) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504634. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VAN PHAM KURTENBACH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VAN PHAM KURTENBACH to VAUGHN VAN KURTENBACH. 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: 02/11/2016 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: DEC 29, 2015.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504429.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner INGRID AVILA CASTILLO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ABIGAIL MAZARIEGOS to TAYLOR AVILA. 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: 03/17/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: JAN 12, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504666. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MONIQUE ALMENDARES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JESUS EMANUEL GUTIERREZ to EMANUEL CHRIS ALMENDARES. 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: 03/07/2016 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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: DEC 21,2015. (Publication Dates: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10 of 2016)

Q:

By Amy Alkon

Goddess

I’m a woman in my 40s, and I’ve been happily married for 22 years.

Unfortunately, my husband and I have never been very compatible sexually. I had read so much Cosmo in college that I believed sex was something we could work on. Well, he is quick in the sack and uninterested in my pleasure. It’s been two decades of “Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am,” and our old four minutes of intercourse now lasts for about two. And yes, I have asked him to attend to my needs—for years. He just blows me off. He’s always been satisfied, so he is not motivated to change. After a particularly quick encounter this morning left me feeling used, my thought was that I need a divorce. I’m distraught to think this way. Is there another option?—Unsatisfied

A:

Sex can sometimes be confusing, but timewise, it shouldn’t leave you wondering whether you’ve been having it or poaching an egg.

There is only so much room for improvement if, in bed, two people go together like peanut butter and an oar. Still, Cosmo wasn’t entirely wrong.

Sexual technique can be tweaked at least somewhat by working on it—that is, if both partners show up to the office and admit that there’s a job to do. And then there’s your husband, dead set on continuing to have sex on the “success in bank robbery” model: In and out before anybody knows what hit ’em.

Though your sex face is obviously a frown, the big issue here isn’t bad sex; it’s bad love. You don’t seem to see it that way, perhaps due to “cognitive dissonance.” That’s social psychologist Leon Festinger’s term for the psychological discomfort of simultaneously holding two conflicting views—like the belief that you’re worthy of love and the observation that your husband’s about as attentive to you in bed as he is to the headboard. To smooth out an inconsistency like this, we typically grab for whichever explanation helps us feel good about ourselves—which is maybe why you describe yourself as “happily married” to a man who acts like the clitoris is a rare exotic bird.

If, outside of bed, he’s actually loving enough for you to want to fix this, you might say something like, “I love you and want to save our marriage, but I feel deeply unloved whenever we have sex.” Explain that if he isn’t willing to take steps to change, you don’t think you can stay with him. Specify the steps, like practice sessions in which you show him what you like and maybe some gettogethers with a sex therapist (a referee to call him on his sense of sexual entitlement).

Even if he were to agree to all of it, be realistic. Sex might start feeling more like being made love to than being bumped into by a naked man, but it’s unlikely to ever be mind-blowing or anything close. Still, you might be happy if you just see that he cares enough to make an effort in bed—one leisurely enough that you don’t expect it to be followed by “meep meep!” and a cartoon cloud of dust.

Q:

This guy I’m dating had a mean, demanding girlfriend, and it left him kind of a relationship-phobe. He says meeting me two months ago made him want to change that. He is loving and seems excited to be with me, except for how he introduces me—as his “friend” or “ladyfriend.” Should I be worried that he doesn’t call me his girlfriend?—Irked

A:

It’s easy to go straight to all the worst reasons for why he won’t call you his girlfriend, like that it would seem disloyal to that secret wife he has stashed away in the suburbs.

However, keep in mind that a label (like “girlfriend”) isn’t just a word. Labels actually have power over our behavior. Research by social psychologist Elliot Aronson finds that we seem to have a powerful longing for consistency—for things to match. So, committing to a label tends to make us feel obligated to follow through with the behavior that goes with it—and never mind figuring out whether it’s what we really want.

Give the guy some time. He’s (understandably!) slow to do a cannonball into a new relationship, but you say he is “loving” and seems “excited” to be with you. So, sure, he may be on the fence, but he doesn’t seem to be on the run. Until his answer to, “What are we doing here?” is no longer, “Not sure yet,” you might ask him to drop the likes of “ladyfriend” and just use your name— charming as it is to be introduced with what sounds like 19th century code for “two-dollar hooker.”Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com

For the week of January 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The next four weeks could potentially be a Golden Age of Friendship … a State of Grace for Your Web of Connections … a Lucky Streak for Collaborative Efforts. What can you do to ensure that these cosmic tendencies will actually be fulfilled? Try this: Deepen and refine your approach to schmoozing. Figure out what favors would be most fun for you to bestow, and bestow them. Don’t socialize aimlessly with random gadabouts, but rather gravitate toward people with whom you share high ideals and strong intentions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On a clear day, if

you stand at the summit of Costa Rica’s Mount Irazú, you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It’s not hard to get there. You can hop a tourist bus in the nearby city of San José, and be 11,200 feet high two hours later. This is a good model for your next assignment: Head off on a stress-free jaunt to a place that affords you a vast vista. If you can’t literally do that, at least slip away to a fun sanctuary where you’ll be inspired to think big thoughts about your longrange prospects. You need a break from everything that shrinks or numbs you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A filmmaker

working on a major movie typically shoots no more than four pages of the script per day. A director for a TV show may shoot eight pages. But I suspect that the story of your life in the near future may barrel through the equivalent of 20 pages of script every 24 hours. The next chapter is especially action-packed.

The plot twists and mood swings will be coming at a rapid clip. This doesn’t have to be a problem as long as you are primed for high adventure. How? Take good care of your basic physical and emotional needs so you’ll be in top shape to enjoy the boisterous ride.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The city of

Paris offers formal tours of its vast sewer system.

Commenting at an online travel site, one tourist gave the experience five stars. “It’s a great change of pace from museums full of art,” she wrote. Another visitor said, “It’s an interesting detour from the cultural overload that Paris can present.” According to a third, “There is a slight smell but it isn’t overpowering. It’s a fascinating look at how Paris handles wastewater treatment and clean water supply.” I bring this up, Cancerian, because now is a favorable time for you to take a break from bright, shiny pleasures and embark on a tour of your psyche’s subterranean maze. Regard it not as a scary challenge, but as a fact-finding exploration. What strategies do you have in place to deal with the messy, broken, secret stuff in your life?

Take an inventory.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “When I look at a sunset, I

don’t say, ‘Soften the orange a little on the right-hand corner, and put a bit more purple in the cloud color.’”

Pioneering psychologist Carl Rogers was describing the way that he observed the world. “I don’t try to control a sunset,” he continued. “I watch it with awe.”

He had a similar view about people. “One of the most satisfying experiences,” he said, “is just fully to appreciate an individual in the same way I appreciate a sunset.” Your assignment, Leo, is to try out Rogers’ approach. Your emotional well-being will thrive as you refrain from trying to “improve” people—as you see and enjoy them for who they are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The future is headed

your way in a big hurry. It may not be completely here for a few weeks, but even then it will have arrived ahead of schedule. Should you be alarmed?

Should you work yourself into an agitated state and draw premature conclusions? Hell, no! Treat this sudden onrush of tomorrow as a bracing opportunity to be as creative as you dare. Cultivate a beginner’s mind. Be alert for unexpected openings that you assumed would take longer to appear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): More than one-third of all pregnancies are unintended. The two people involved aren’t actually trying to make a baby, but their contraceptive measure fails or isn’t used at all.

According to my analysis, you heterosexual Libras are now more prone to this accidental experience

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than usual. And in general, Libras of every sexual preference must be careful and precise about what seeds they plant in the coming weeks. The new growth you instigate is likely to have far-reaching consequences. So don’t let your choice be reckless or unconscious. Formulate clear intentions. What do you want to give your love to for a long time?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I was a rock

musician for years, which meant that I rarely went to bed before dawn. I used to brag that my work schedule was from 9 to 5—9pm to 5am, that is. Even after I stopped performing regularly, I loved keeping those hours. It was exhilarating to be abuzz when everyone else was asleep. But two months ago, I began an experiment to transform my routine. Now I awake with the dawn. I spend the entire day consorting with the source of all life on earth, the sun. If you have been contemplating a comparable shift in your instinctual life, Scorpio— any fundamental alteration in your relationship to food, drink, exercise, sleep, perception, laughter, lovemaking—the next few weeks will be a favorable time to do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Sagittarians are often praised but also sometimes criticized for being such connoisseurs of spontaneity. Many of us admire your flair for unplanned adventure, even though we may flinch when you unleash it. You inspire us and also make us nervous as you respond to changing circumstances with unpremeditated creativity. I expect all of these issues to be hot topics in the coming weeks. You are in a phase of your cycle when your improvisational flourishes will be in the spotlight. I, for one, promise to learn all that I can from the interesting detours that result from your delight in experimentation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn world-changer Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and sent to jail on 29 different occasions. His crimes? Drawing inspiration from his Christian faith, he employed nonviolent civil disobedience to secure basic civil rights for African-Americans. He believed so fiercely in his righteous cause that he was willing to sacrifice his personal comfort again and again. The coming months will be a favorable time to devote yourself to a comparable goal, Capricorn. And now is a good time to intensify your commitment. I dare you to take a vow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The birds known as mound-builders are born more mature than other species. As soon as they peck themselves out of their eggs, they are well-coordinated, vigorous enough to hunt and capable of flight.

Right now I see a resemblance between them and many of you Aquarians. As soon as you hatch your new plans or projects—which won’t be long now— you will be ready to operate at almost full strength.

I bet there won’t be false starts or rookie mistakes, nor will you need extensive rehearsal. Like the mound-builders, you’ll be primed for an early launch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are

not purely and simply a Pisces, because although the sun was in that astrological sign when you were born, at least some of the other planets were in different signs. This fact is a good reminder that everything everywhere is a complex web of subtlety and nuance. It’s delusional to think that anyone or anything can be neatly definable. Of course it’s always important to keep this in mind, but it’s even more crucial than usual for you to do so in the coming weeks. You are entering a phase when the best way to thrive is to know in your gut that life is always vaster, wilder and more mysterious than it appears to be on the surface.

If you revere the riddles, the riddles will be your sweet, strong allies.Y

Homework: Embark on a week-long crusade to raise the level of well-being everywhere you go. Be inspiring!

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