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A current street view of the Danville Hotel Town Center captures the newly refurbished original building (in red) and a some of the new Hartz Avenue retail shops. The Danville Hotel is one of the historic buildings being featured in the Museum of the San Ramon Valley’s current exhibit, “Historic Icons of the Valley” on display until February 28. Visit the Museum located at 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. See article page 9.
Coyotes adapt to urban and suburban spaces By James Hale Despite bounties and largescale efforts to kill coyotes for more than 100 years, coyotes have expanded their range throughout the United States and Canada tremendously. Two centuries ago, the early explorers of this continent made frequent references to wolves and foxes in their journals, however they seldom mentioned coyotes. Extirpation of wolf populations and the expansion of widespread agribusiness and forestry have favored conditions for the adaptive coyote. The larger and more powerful gray wolf is one of the few natural checks on coyote abundance. Today, coyotes thrive in suburban settings and even some urban ones. Researchers estimate there are up to 2,000 coyotes living in
the greater Chicago area and this scenario applies to other urban landscapes across North America. Coyotes inhabit Golden Gate Park after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and dispersal from the peninsula. They are found in Central Park in New York City after crossing bridges and are frequently seen throughout the Los Angeles megapolis. Coyotes are commonly encountered throughout the East Bay Area because of our habitat protection with the East Bay Regional Parks, Mount Diablo State Park, watersheds and open spaces. Evolutionary theory suggests the coyote evolved in North America during the Pleistocene epoch 1.81 million years ago alongside the dire wolf. Coyote is ultimately
derived from the Aztec word coyotl, meaning trickster. Its scientific name, Canis latrans means “barking dog” in Latin. Because the coyote is so prevalent throughout the west, many of our towns, lakes, reservoirs, creeks, parks and other land features have been named after this wild canine. Native American lore about the coyote is rich and plentiful. Much magic has been associated with the coyote, who is the creator,
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teacher, culture hero, trickster and keeper of magic. The coyote is a fascinating animal filled with paradox, but at the heart of its energy is the balance of wisdom and folly. Their is always hidden wisdom when the coyote is concerned. Coyotes figured prominently ithe creation or etiological myths and narratives of the Chocheno, See COYOTES page 4
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Bay Area Children’s Theatre Students Honored for Excellence in Dance They’d been told not to expect any recognition for their hard work. After all, this was their very first competition ever. So you can imagine the happy cacophony that broke out, when the 31 members of the Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s Advanced Performers troupe won an award for Excellence in Dance at the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) in Atlanta. The JTF, held annually over the Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend, is the world’s largest gathering celebrating musical theatre for young performers—more than 5,200 people attended this year. Produced by the Junior Theater Group and under the educational and artistic supervision of iTheatrics, the festival includes adjudication, workshops, a new works showcase, appearances by Broadway stars, and an award ceremony, among other events. As their festival entry, BACT’s Advanced Performers performed excerpts from HONK!, a musical adaptation of Hans
Christian Andersen’s fable about the ugly duckling, before musical theatre professionals who critiqued their work. The students in the troupe range in age from 8 to 14 and come from communities throughout the East Bay, including Alameda, Oakland, Orinda, Piedmont, Pleasanton and San Ramon. “We’re thrilled with this honor,” said BACT Education Director Rebecca Posamentier. “I’m very proud of our students, Director Amber Dyson, Choreographer Khalia Davis, and Music Director Kevin Roland. The Junior Theatre Festival is an extraordinary opportunity for us to meet and learn from other groups who share our passion for musical theatre. We were excited to be surrounded with talented performers in Atlanta, and we’re extremely pleased that JTF is expanding to the West Coast, February 1012, 2017, with JTFWest in Sacramento. We’ll be there!”
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Good People Now - February 14 Margie Walsh is barely getting by on her Dollar Store salary. When she loses her job and faces eviction, Margie takes a chance by rekindling things with an old flame (well, more of a spark), hoping for a fresh start. Quirky, unpredictable and grounded in genuine humor that comes from hitting rock bottom, Good People will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. Tickets start at $20. Village Theater, 233 Front Street, Danville. www. villagetheatreshows.com
Born Yesterday Now - February 27 America’s favorite screwball comedy proves that it’s as timely today as it was when it first burst onto the scene as a Broadway triumph and Oscar –nominated film in the 1940’s. Unscrupulous millionaire Harry brock comes to Washington to influence an ethically challenged senator and realizes that his brassy chorus girl moll Billie Dawn needs to be “culturefied” to fit his new image. After hiring a journalist to give her a crash course in the finer points, he learns that a little bit of learning can be a dangerous thing. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek. Information and tickets call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or visit www.lesherartscenter.org. Historic Icons of the Valley Now through February 28 This exhibit features historic buildings in the San Ramon Valley, including the Danville Hotel, the San Ramon Store, the Tassajara Grammar
African Village Celebration February 7 2-4pm. Onye Onyemaechi, founder of Village Rhythms, brings the joy and soul of African culture, music and the elebration of village life through drumming, dancing, singing and stories. Mr. Onyemaechi is a world-renowned master percussionist, educator and performing musician, who engages children and families in a participatory experience of African Village life. Free. Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. More information at www. villagerhythms.com
Isadora Duncan: The Many Faces of Love February 11 6:30 - 7:30pm. Lois Flood will perform the culturally enriching dances of Isadora while Marjorie Lynne Wagner, poet-artist, will read quotes by Isadora Duncan. All ages will enjoy these exquisite historical dances from the repertory of an artist who revolutionized dance. Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway Ave., Walnut Creek. 925-977-3340 Pageant February 12 - March 6 Pageant is a pageant. Judges selected from the audience actually vote and determine the winner who, therefore, may be different
at each performance. The show takes its shots not by mocking the pageant from the outside, but by being one. Miss Deep South, Miss West Coast, Miss Great Plains, Miss Bible Belt, Miss Industrial Northeast and Miss Texas and compete in evening gowns, talent, swim-wear and spokemodeling, plus the finalists answer actual calls from the Glamouresse Beauty Crisis Hotline. Knight Stage 3 Theatre Walnut Creek, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www.lesherartscenter.org Ruddygore February 12 at 8pm, February 13 at 2pm and 8pm, February 14 at 2pm Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic masterpiece melds the world of Jane Austen with a good old-fashioned English ghost story - spiced with just a dash of Wuthering Heights romance - in a gothic tale of upright Regency youths and maidens kept apart by propriety, social convention, and a ghastly witch’s curse. Tickets start at $49. Hoffman Theater, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org Szymanowski Quartet February 13 2:30pm. Founded in Warsaw in 1995, this remarkable group employs a vivid, wide-ranging palette of tonal colors to strike a perfect balance between intellect and passion. As its members are from Ukraine and Poland, the quartet springs from the very heart of musical “Mitteleuropa” and the result is sensational. Tickets start at $51. Margaret Lesher Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org Guys and Dolls JR. February 19 at 7pm, Saturday, February 20 at 2pm and 7pm Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys And Dolls JR. is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org
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valleysentinel.com Dixieland Jazz February 20 1:30-4:30pm. On the 3rd Saturday of every month you can enjoy the music of the Devil Mountain Jazz Band. Bring your own beverages, snacks and a friend or two! There is a large dance floor and lots of free parking. $15. Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Road, Danville. Information visit www.jazznut.com or phone 625-2707. And Then There Were None February 25-27 7pm. Come watch the talented actors and actresses of Monte Vista perform the play based on one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels, “And Then There Were None”. This captivating and dramatic murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets can be bought online or at the door for $11. Al Gentile Theater, Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Rd, Danville. mvhigh.net A Place for Poetry Family Workshop February 27 10am - 12pm. Get in touch with your inner poet. Find ways to engage your senses and find your poetic voice with City of San Ramon Poet Laureate, Kathy Moore. Family poetry is designed to promote ways to slow down and pay close attention to the world around us through a shared experience. Have fun, be inspired, and experience the joy of writing together. Free, but preregistration is appreciated. Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. 925-973-3350.
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an evening of spontaneous improvisational comedy! Act 1 is games and scenes based on your suggestions and Act 2 is your choice! Vote for your favorite story line and see it come to life! Suitable for adults ages 18+. Tickets are $10. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. 925-973-3343 Dancing With the Stars San Ramon February 27 8pm. More than just your average jazz concert, the dynamic band Lady K and the Kings of Swing presents Dancing with the Stars San Ramon! Dancers of varying levels, ages and styles are welcome to grace the stage and show off their best moves while the band provides the tunes. Not a dancer? No problem, there will be plenty of tables and chairs to sit and be a spectator at this swinging special concert. Tickets are $20 Adults, $8 Youth. San Ramon Community Ctr, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon. www. SanRamonPerformingArts. com
Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience February 27 7:30pm. Never before has there been a tribute to the Fab Four quite like ‘Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience.’ In this live musical performance, ‘Come Together’ recreates the look, sound and history of the Beatles, taking you back into time to witness the Beatles phenomenal rise to pop stardom. Tickets are $45. Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org
Bad Kitty On Stage February 27 - 28 Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT) presents Bad Kitty On Stage, a world premiere based on the wildly popular comic adventures of Bad Kitty and her quirky animal friends—not to mention a few zany humans, like Uncle Murray—by author and illustrator Nick Bruel. $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children, $13 groups (minimum 15) Dougherty Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon. www.bactheatre.org or call (510) 296-4433.
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Broadway at the Movies February 28 2pm. Presented by Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra and featuring Sarah Sloan,
soprano and Jeffrey Albright, tenor. Tickets start at $30. Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org Diablo Wind Symphony - February Concert February 28 7:30pm. This event is presented by the Diablo Wind Symphony and tickets start at $10. Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! March 3 4:30-6pm. Come to the Danville Community Center and celebrate the birthday of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, with Things 1 & 2. Festivities will include arts and crafts, face painting, games, and story time. The event is perfect for children K-3. Light snacks will be served. Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party is jointly presented by the Town of Danville and Friends of the Danville Library. Due to the expansion of the event, parents are required to attend with their child. Pre-registration is required and no walkins can be accommodated. Space is limited. Activities will take place at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street. For more information, or to register call (925) 3143400. Registrations may also be made online at www. danvillerecguide.com.
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following the screening, winners of each category will be announced and prizes awarded. Tickets start at $12. Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org
Rock the CASA - An Evening of Music with REO Speedwagon March 5 8 pm. Local newscaster and musician Dan Ashley presents An Evening of Music for Court Appointed Special Advocates & Friends Of Camp Concord featuring REO Speedwagon. Margaret Lesher Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org
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traditional second line chemotherapy. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine described a 5 month improvement in overall survival in pretreated metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients given Opdivo compared to a standard second line agent. In general, immunotherapy is well tolerated, but immune mediated toxicities can develop as a byproduct of unleashing the immune system against cancer cells. Development of an autoimmune colitis, inflammation of the pituitary gland, rash, and inflammation of the liver are side effects specific to this class of medications. Administration of steroids ameliorates many of these symptoms, but it is imperative that both physicians and patients remain aware of these unique toxicities. New indications for immunotherapy agents are on the horizon. Several on-going small clinical trials have demonstrated substantial therapeutic
activity in patients with relapsed Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Additional studies of immunotherapy agents are being done in leukemia, lymphoma, and other solid tumors. When appropriate, continued enrollment in clinical trials will help with expansion of immunotherapy to other cancer types. The advent of immunotherapy marks a true oncologic breakthrough and underscores the importance of on-going clinical research efforts. Immunotherapy significantly prolongs survival for a number of solid tumor malignancies and offers a well-tolerated therapy for many patients in the relapsed or refractory setting. An exciting addition to our clinical armamentarium, immunotherapy introduces a new standard in oncologic care. Dr. Dao is a board certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with Epic Care, a group of experts in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cancer and blood disorders. www.epic-care.com
dislike coyotes because they have been known to take livestock. A 2004 Wildlife Society Bulletin, 32(4):12091218, suggests coyotes are responsible for over $40 million in damages to livestock producers every year, with proportionally more damage to sheep and goats than cattle. The United States sheep industry was valued at $638 million in 1999 while the cattle industry was valued at $67 billion in 2000. Breeding or “alpha” coyotes are implicated in the majority of incidents. Livestock producers rely heavily on non-selective lethal control, which is not always effective and often affects non-target species. Nearly 84,000 coyotes were killed just in 2011 by the USDA Wildlife Services, at the behest of livestock producers. Research needs to continue and expand along four fronts: studies aimed at developing and improving depredation management techniques; investigations of coyote ecology relative to livestock and natural prey; comparative studies of the efficacy of specific control methods; and examination of the relative costs and benefits
of different control strategies in different situations. Coyotes look like gray, buffy or reddish-gray, medium-sized dogs. Usually 30 or 40 pounds in weight, some healthy individuals may reach 60 pounds. They have a pointed nose or rostrum and have a long, bushy tail, usually with a black tip. Their chorus of yaps, whines, barks and howls compliments the darkening skies in wild areas of California. Often initiated by one individual, many family groups or clans soon join in making it obvious these animals relish making noise together. In California, coyotes mate in February. Natural crevices and dens are used for denning. However, the den is usually an enlarged ground squirrel or badger hole in a slope, one foot or more in diameter and ten or more feet deep. Territories can range as much as 20 kilometers in diameter around a den, although this is not typical. Three to ten pups are born some two months later. Their eyes open after about ten days, and at three weeks the pups leave See COYOTES page 8
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Are Bulging Discs Getting On Your Nerves? By Dr. Niele Maimone, DC
If you are suffering from a pinched nerve or herniated disc, you know how debilitating it is and how the pain slowly leaks the vitality from your life. Since1999 when Align Healing Center opened its doors, we have been specialists in treating pain naturally; whether it’s back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain or any other pain, we have been there to awaken the healing potential in the body and relieve the pain. That being said, we are always in search of miraculous new ways to relieve pain without the use of drugs, invasive procedures and certainly without inducing more pain! If you or someone you care about suffers from a pinched nerve or disc related pain, it
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Sleep Apnea From A To ZZZZZZZ By Dr. Robert Brown
The following is a brief review of sleep apnea, its definition, causes and treatment options. There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. OSA is more common and can result from many factors including: excessive weight, large neck, small mouth, large tongue, nasal congestion, long soft palate, enlarged tonsils / adenoids, alcohol or sedatives which relax the airway muscles and smoking. OSA is more common in older males, though OSA can be present in children and infants. Central sleep apnea is more associated with the brain. With OSA you cannot breathe, but with central sleep apnea you just don’t breathe. This kind of sleep apnea is usually associated with middle age, heart problems, strokes and opioid pain medication. Snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea, but the actual obstruction is often further down the airway, and the use of over the counter anti snoring appliances may prevent correction of OSA. What are some of the symptoms of sleep apnea?
• Loud snoring usually accompanied by episodes of breathing cessation / gasping. • Abrupt awakening mostly associated with Central Sleep Apnea • Insomnia • Morning headaches • Daytime drowsiness / irritability • Cognitive difficulties such as memory loss / problems with attention. • Awakening with dry mouth / sore throat. • Sleepiness when driving. • Excessive movements during sleep. What can happen if you don’t get help? • Incidence of Heart Disease and Cancer increase many fold. • 200% increase in Alzheimer’s • Increase in fatal auto accidents. • Increase in morbidity. • Loss of bed partner What can be done? There are many approaches to the treatment of sleep apnea, the most common being the CPAP. Although there have been big improvements in making the CPAP more comfortable, there remains a lack of acceptability. Surgery is occasionally used and varies from implanting a tongue controlling device, to nasal and palatal surgery or
maxillofacial surgery, which advances one or both jaws forward. The jaw advancement is wonderful if the patient has an underdeveloped chin. The apnea is reduced and the patient’s appearance is greatly improved. In my practice we have experienced a very high degree of correction with dental sleep appliances. One very recent success was a wonderful 88 year young lady who suffered severe OSA. Her apneas were reduced to zero with the use of the appliance. I personally wear this appliance and enjoy the correction immensely. Where do I start? Most treatments are covered by your insurance. At my office the initial exam is complementary, whether or not you are treated by us, and my staff is expert at checking insurance benefits and arranging sleep tests. It is important to no longer delay. Every day that you deprive your body of proper sleep, damage is being done. One very recent research finding revealed that unless you achieve deep sleep, which doesn’t occur with OSA, your brain cannot release toxins as well. Dr. Robert J. Brown of Advanced Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Center can be reached at (925) 837-8048. You can also visit his website at www.aodtc.com.
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degenerative condition or multiple level herniated discs may take 8-10 sessions before realizing a major decline in symptoms. Relief response varies according to age, body morphology and the degree of severity. This unique combination of non-invasive therapy offers a chance for realizing a permanent cure for back or neck pain. This eliminates the long-term care commitment forced upon patients by other symptomatic back pain treatments, such as drugs, injections or surgery. With proper care and rehabilitation of your spine you can be back to your healthy self quickly! For more information about Dr. Niele Maimone, DC or to set up a complimentary consult call 925.362.8283 or visit www.alignhealingcenter. com.
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AWARD from page 1 on Tuesday, January 19. California High Senior Davis Bullock was named Student Humanitarian of the Year for 2016. “His community service has taken on many forms”, said Supervisor Candace Anderson, “including a very personal one as he has worked to raise awareness for the need for bone marrow donors.” As a 17-year-old Senior at California High School in San Ramon, Davis Bullock’s resume sounds like many other student leaders in our County: overachiever in academics and athletics, Senior Class President, and captain of the soccer team. What you might not see by looking at him is the depth of his giving back to his community and beyond. As a volunteer with Kids Against Hunger, he has packed meals to send to people in more than 60 countries. He’s built houses in Mexico with his youth group. He’s a Student Ambassador for the “Wounded Warriors Project.” And he volunteers at City Impact in San Francisco, where he and other students deliver meals and gifts to people in the Tenderloin district. Davis may be most proud of leading a bone marrow matching
event at a fundraiser in his hometown. He solicited contributions in his effort to generate financial support for an organization called Delete Blood Cancer, which underwrites the costs of registering people who are willing to donate bone marrow to help others get a new lease on life. And he was able to encourage and assist 50 people to register as potential donors at the event. The newfound energy to support this cause comes exactly one year after Davis learned just how great the need is for bone marrow donors. In January of 2015, he was delivered a staggering diagnosis of Stage 4 NonHodgkin’s Lymphoma. His prognosis was dire, and he went through four months of daily, intense chemotherapy. As of April 2015, he has been officially in remission, and quickly worked to regain his strength and a spot on the soccer team. A trip to the Liverpool Football Club in England to attend a soccer match was Davis’s Make-aWish dream, one that he had anticipated for months. He says he’s ready to continue his path to double-down on the kindness and humanity shown to him during his cancer fight, and that he is looking forward to adding to his humanitarian activities in our County and beyond.
Four Financial Planning Tips for Divorcing in 2016 By Robert Cucchiaro
For a variety of reasons, studies have shown that January sees more divorce filings than any other month. If you are planning to divorce in 2016, here are the four things you can do to make the process go more smoothly and save yourself some money: 1. Gather Year-End Financial Documents – Now is the time when all of the year-end financial statements from your various investment accounts, retirement plans, pensions, and life insurance policies should be arriving. Scan these or leave a copy with a friend or trusted advisor. Email us if you want a copy of our financial checklist document so you’ll know what to look out for in the mail. 2. Get a Credit Report – While this may not be something you paid a lot of attention to in the past, having a good credit report will become necessary the minute you start applying for loans/ leases, etc. in just your name.
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activities of a CSA are funded by property taxes specific to the CSA. A CSA can be created to serve many functions such as parks or libraries. Alamo has two CSAs that provide police services and are part of the county sheriff’s office. They are the P-2B and P-5 CSAs. County Service Area P-2B P-2B’s name was recently changed and is now known as the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (APSAC) which is a citizens committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors. APSAC provides advice to the BOS and the Sheriff’s Office on the needs for enhanced police services in Alamo. APSAC collects a portion of the 1% property tax from properties within the CSA. This amount is approximately 0.5%. As an example, a property with an assessed value of $900,000 would pay $9,000 In taxes. The amount allocated to APSAC would be about $450 (0.5 percent of
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$9,000). Total revenues for the CSA are just over $200,000. APSAC consists of about 55% of Alamo. These funds provide enhanced police services and a resident deputy. In addition, the sheriff’s office rents space at the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center which is used by the APSAC CSA and the P-5 CSA. APSAC meets the first Monday of the month and meetings are open to the public. For more information on meetings, visit www.alamore.org. County Service Area P-5 This CSA was organized in 1972 to provide enhanced police services for the Round Hill area. P-5 has an advisory committee that provides advice to the BOS and the sheriff’s office. P-5 is funded by a portion of the 1% property tax (currently at a rate of 3.2%). Added funding is provided by parcel tax of $330 per residence for a total revenue of about $450,000 per year. Steve Mick is a long-time Alamo resident and is active in a number of community organizations. Among them are the Community Foundation of Alamo, the Exchange Club and the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council. You can reach Steve at steve@alamore.org
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Beautiful Briones By Beverly Lane, East Bay Regional Parks District
If you’re looking for a regional park that’s convenient to urban areas, but nevertheless has a wild and remote sense to it, Briones is the place to go. With more than 6,000 acres of grassy ridgelines and forested canyons, Briones Regional Park is a nearby wilderness surrounded by the towns of Central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Martinez, there are high points within it from which you can see only park and watershed lands for miles in every direction. There are six entrances located around the perimeter of the park. You can download a brochure, which includes a trail map, by visiting the East Bay Regional Park District web site, www. ebparks.org. Briones Peak is the highest point in the park at 1,483 feet. But you can get a
better panoramic view from the nearby Table Top Trail. From that vantage point you can see Martinez, Suisun Bay and the dwindling Mothball Fleet, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Mt. Diablo, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, and the Berkeley Hills. On a clear day the snow-capped Sierra Crest is visible to the east. Wildlife is abundant though elusive. The list includes birds of prey, snakes, deer, coyotes, raccoons, and occasional mountain lions. During the rainy season, Briones’ small ponds swarm with newts, a variety of salamander. Spring wildflower displays can be lovely, when poppies carpet the hillsides. Shady oak-bay woodlands offer relief on hot summer days. The park’s trails are open to equestrians, hikers and cyclists, with restrictions as indicated on the trail map.
Both hikers and cyclists should yield the right of way to equestrians, and cyclists should yield to hikers. In general, cyclists are supposed to stay on the wide track trails and fire roads, which make up most of Briones’ trail system. Amenities within Briones include two overnight camps which will be reservable by organized groups, starting April 1. There are also picnic sites with tables and barbecue stands, and an archery club range. To reserve group picnic or camping sites, call 888-327-2757, option 2. For information on the archery club, visit www. brionesarchers.org. One of Briones’ trails is featured in the 2016 Trails Challenge, the park district’s free, self-guided program designed to encourage healthy outdoor exercise. Challenge is the right word for the hike – it’s a 10½-mile
The Valley SenTinel loop around the park’s east side, starting at Gloria Terrace in Pleasant Hill. Challenge participants are given a free Trails Challenge t-shirt, while supplies last. Complete five hikes or log 26 miles by Dec. 1 to earn a Trails Challenge pin, again while supplies last. For more information about Trails Challenge, go to www.ebparks.org. An inter-park trail system links Briones to other regional parks. From the Lafayette Ridge Staging Area on Pleasant Hill Road near Acalanes High School you can take the Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail east over the hill past Acalanes Ridge Open Space to Larkey Park in Walnut Creek and beyond.
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From Larkey Park the trail leads through Walnut Creek, Borges Ranch, and Diablo Foothills Regional Park into Mt. Diablo State Park and on to the summit. You might want to pack lunch if you’re attempting that trek. The Briones to Mt. Diablo Trail also crosses the Iron Horse Regional Trail, which extends more than 30 miles from Concord to Pleasanton. So there’s a whole network of parks and trails to explore out there, and Briones is a great place to start. The park district web site, which contains information, maps, and program announcements, is your key to nearby outdoor adventure in all the regional parks.
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The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley Calls for 2016 Grant Applications Offering $30,000 to Community Non-profit Organizations March 7, 2016 and winners The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley through its affiliate, the San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation, has issued a call for community non-profit organizations throughout the area to apply for $30,000 in grants to be awarded during 2016. Ranging from $500 to $3,000, the Kiwanis grants are designed to support programs and projects that help both specific organizations and the broader community. According to grants chairman, John Lineweaver, the bulk of the grants will be awarded in May. Additional monies will be held in reserve to provide emergency grants, fund Kiwanis community service projects, and support of four local Kiwanis High School Key Clubs. The total of this direct youth support will exceed $20,000, making the total dollar amount of community service grants and funding by Kiwanis more than $50,000 for 2016. Lineweaver noted that Kiwanis generally recognizes grant applications from projects that serve residents of the San Ramon Valley, although non-profit organizations need not be located in the Valley itself. Specific eligibility criteria are listed on the Kiwanis website at www.kiwanis-
srv.org. Because Kiwanis makes a single grant to the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation for distribution to district schools, grants are NOT available for individual schools. Grant consideration is given to programs that focus on children, the infirm or the elderly and provide solace, comfort or consolation. Last year, 43 separate non-profit organizations received grants, including Agape Villages Foster Family Agency, Assistance Leagues of Amador and Diablo Valleys, Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Camp Camelot, Cancer Support Community, Care Parent Network, Center for Community Dispute Settlement, Child Abuse Prevention Council of CC, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Danville Community Band, Diablo Valley Quilters, Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation, Discovery Counseling Center of SRV, Down Syndrome Connection, EPIC Healthy Choices, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, Hearing Loss Assoc. of America-Diablo Valley, Hope Hospice, Inc., Hospice of the East Bay, Loaves & Fishes of CC, Moment by Moment, Monument Crisis Center, Museum of the San Ramon
Valley, National Coalition Against Rx Drug Abuse, Nayeli Faith Foundation, New Day For Children, Ombudsman Services of CC, Police & Fire: The Fallen Heroes, San Ramon Historic Foundation, San Ramon Library Foundation, School of Imagination, Senior Helpline Services, Shelter Inc. of CCC, SonRise Equestrian Foundation, St. Timothy’s Episcopal ChurchAdopt-A-Bike Program, STAND! For Families Free of Violence, The Lucille Glass Mauzy Foundation, The Taylor Family Foundation, VESTIA, INC., and We Care Services for Children. The SRV Kiwanis Foundation has awarded nearly $740,000 in grants in the valley since the mid1990’s! Funds for the annual grants program are raised by the San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation through several fundraising projects, including organizing and conducting the annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in Danville. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. More than 600,000 Kiwanis family members in 96 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources
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to address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis International truly is “Serving the Children of the World.” Applications and further information, including eligibility criteria, can be obtained from the Kiwanis website at www.kiwanis-srv. org or by contacting John Lineweaver at 925-8373665. The deadline for grant applications is Monday,
Sentinels of Freedom Adds Successful Contractor, Iraq Veteran to Board Sentinels of Freedom has recently invited HT Tran to join their Board of Directors, citing his business acumen and commitment to disabled veterans. HT was injured while serving in the Army in Iraq in 2008 and is also a former scholarship recipient of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation. The local non-profit provides multi-faceted scholarships to wounded and injured, post-9/11 veterans who are pursuing higher education as they transition back to civilian life. HT lost his right eye to an IED and sustained permanent injuries to his left leg requiring a titanium rod to be implanted. Despite his injuries and a 15 month recovery period at Walter Reed hospital, HT successfully returned to civilian life. He started as a procurement officer with Northrop Grumman, which eventually led him to starting his own civil engineering company, Anvil Builders in 2010. Anvil Builders has COYOTES from page 4
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Sentinels of Freedom provides the resources and support needed for severely wounded veterans to live active, engaged, and successful lives as they recover from the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of their injuries, learn to live with their disabilities, and work their way back to a life of complete self-sufficiency. To learn more about our organization please visit us at: www.sentinelsoffreedom.org www.facebook.com/sentinelsoffreedom (925) 380-6342 info@sentinelsoffreedom.org
will be announced at a Grants Award Presentation on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Anyone interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley is invited to visit www.kiwanis-srv. org. The club holds weekly luncheon meetings at Noon on Thursdays at Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. www.kiwanis-srv. org
the den for the first time and begin to establish dominance and social position through mock fighting. Both parents remain with the young until autumn. Family groups tend to disperse in winter as food becomes scarce. Coyotes live up to 10 years in the wild and 18 years in captivity. Versatility and the ability to adapt to a wide range of conditions is the key to the coyote’s success. Every year, hundreds of thousands of our nation’s most majestic animals (coyotes, wolves, grizzly bears, mountain lions and others) are being poisoned, trapped, and gunned down by the government and private
completed tens of millions of dollars in municipal, state, and federal contracts, serving the Bay Area on some notable projects, including the Transbay Terminal, SFO Airport, and the historic Colt Tower. As a former scholarship recipient, Sentinels of Freedom believes HT will provide invaluable insight on how to provide the best service to others in the program. “Beyond his first-hand experience as one of our Sentinels, we believe that HT, whose ambition and vision allowed him to start and grow a highly successful civil engineering business, will help us chart new avenues of growth and fundraising for our organization,” states Mike Conklin, Sentinels of Freedom CEO and Chairman. HT will join a board that includes a VP from PG&E, a retired Major General, and a President from defense contractor powerhouse, General Dynamics.
sector. Far too often, nontarget species fall victim to these control measures. The wild carnivores and predators are integral components of their ecosystems. They help to control prey populations that we sometimes view as pests, through their interactions in the food chain. Practical non-lethal solutions to management should be explored and implemented. Exclusion techniques, cultural methods, frightening devices and guard animals are promising alternatives. James M. Hale is a wildlife biologist and Vice Chair of the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee.
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February 2016
Your child can help decide where to go to camp By Nora Heston
Summer may seem far away but it’s not too early to start planning your child’s summer camp adventure. Get prepared for summer camp by including your child in the decision-making process, and getting a head start on homesickness prevention. Many camp registrations open early and some of the best camps fill up quickly, according to SummerCampHandbook. com, a free, online guide to summer camps for parents and kids, so if you’re thinking about sending your child to camp, don’t wait. Before deciding on a camp, consider including your child in the decision-
making process. As a parent, you may be able to make decisions about what kind of camp your child needs, whether it be a sleep-away or day camp, but your child may have a strong opinion on what type of camp they want to attend. Once you have figured out a schedule for camp, taking into consideration work schedules, family vacations and other commitments, you can begin to discuss with your child what type of camp would be best for them. When it comes to selecting a camp for summer, or even for spring break, you may need to compromise if you and your child don’t see eye-to-eye. Try finding middle ground by looking for a camp
that combines both of your wants and needs. “Regardless of the age of your child, it is important that the ultimate selection of a camp accommodate all or some of the interests, goals and expectations of both parent and child,” according to information found at SummerCamp.org. After you and your child have selected a specific camp, it is time to start getting him/her ready for the event. Homesickness can be a point of concern for younger children so preparing them for separation early can help. “Homesickness is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. It’s characterized by acute
Danville Hotel – A short history By Beverly Lane The Danville Hotel has been significant from the beginnings of Danville. When Henry Harris opened the boarding house in 1858, other general stores were established to serve the rural population. The community decided on a name, Danville, and Harris became postmaster with the first post office in his Danville Hotel in 1860. The building became what all these early post offices were, the center of town, a place where people gathered ostensibly to get their mail and actually to catch up on their world. When the hotel burned down in 1873, it was quite a loss. The post office shifted to one or another of the general stores along Front Street for the next decades. The second Danville Hotel was built after 1891 across from the new railroad depot to serve passengers arriving in the village from the Southern
Danville Hotel in the 1800s
Pacific Railroad. Run by the McCauley family (serving Mrs. McCauley’s renowned pies), it symbolized the growth of Danville as the center of the San Ramon Valley. Newspapers commented on this growth and the need for a hotel to serve the expanding village. The main street of Danville gradually shifted from Front Street to Hartz Ave. and the hotel moved there. In 1927 the McCauleys moved the hotel and their house to Hartz Avenue to be better connected to the action. In the 1930s the Hotel itself became a restaurant with fine dining, drawing patrons from the valley and beyond. Quite an extraordinary enterprise managed by Chef Paul Zeibig during the depression years. It finally closed in 1952. Russel Glenn, the new owner, initiated the next phase for the Hotel and the space surrounding it. He painted it red, built a Ghost
Town patio and facades and opened the development as a tourist attraction, coining the phrase “Where the Hell is Danville?” A decade later he purchased the entire block, added shops and introduced live entertainment. The Silver Dollar Room which accommodated banquet space for 300 people was added in 1965. In 1976 Jerry and Aileen Carter remodeled the property and expanded the Silver Dollar to become the Danville Hotel Restaurant and Saloon, decorated in a 19th century theme. The block was renamed the Danville Hotel Territory. The Restaurant was a popular one and the Saloon became the location for the County Supervisor’s monthly community meetings. They sold the property in 1989, with Jack and Beverly Barnette managing the restaurant for years. Nearon Enterprises acquired the property in 1999. In 2016, the Danville Hotel, McCauley House and adjacent block is entering yet a new phase, with retail shops and restaurants on the first floor and residences on the second. Now called the Danville Hotel Town Center, it symbolizes a twenty-first century effort to modernize Danville’s Old Town yet retain its historical connections. Sources: Museum archives, Batchelor, Phil, The History of the Danville Hotel and McCauley House, c. 2008
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In this day of hustle and bustle it is very easy to find that there is little time to deal with a close relative or friend who is having memory issues. It may occur to you that someone you care deeply about is having serious issues. Steps usually taken are continuing trips to their doctor to see if there are new medications that can be administered to stop this progression. It may or may not slow down the process. Many times meds just do not really work after time. Make no mistake Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease and there is no known way to prevent its eventual progression, but there are ways to deal better with this on a daily basis. One of the guiding principles is to not try to change the person and their perception of reality. Their reality is not what yours might be. To redirect, distract rather
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For additional Community Events visit: www.ValleySentinel.com Please email information about your events to info@valleysentinel.com COMMUNITY EVENTS Hope Hospice seeking volunteers Hope Hospice is currently looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering to assist hospice patients and their families. In keeping with Hope Hospice’s goal to make sure patients can live their lives to the fullest and with dignity, volunteers provide a variety of services that help enhance the quality of care of our patients’ lives. Volunteer opportunities include; Home Care; Cosmetology; Healing Touch; Reiki; Massage Therapy; Vocalists. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jill Biggs, RN, at 925-829-8770. Volunteers Needed: Read to Preschoolers Volunteers are needed at childcare centers in Concord, Pittsburg, and West County. The Contra Costa County Library will supply books and resources. For more information, please contact Maureen Kilmurray at 925-927-3288. Danville Farmer’s Market Every Saturday, Year-round 9am-1pm. Get the freshest seasonal fare at the Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville. Information: www.ci.danville.ca.us. (You can make donations of fresh vegetables and fruit for our local food pantries at the Loaves & Fishes Booth at the Danville Farmers Market.) San Ramon Farmers Market Every Saturday & Thursday-Year-round, Bishop Ranch Buy fresh, seasonal produce directly from local farmers at San Ramon Farmers Market. Connect with your community while shopping at a festive gathering place with live music! www.SanRamonFarmersMarket.org Canine Companions for Independence Puppy Class Each Saturday 11am-12pm. Become a puppy raiser! The East Bay Miracles Chapter invites you to help train puppies to become assistant dogs for children and adults with disabilities. Make sure to check out their online calendar before heading off to volunteer. Athenian High School, 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville. ccieastbay.org. FREE E-Waste Recycling Event First Saturday of every month 9am-1pm. Bring your old, unwanted electronic equipment. Drop off is FREE and all e-waste will be recycled right here in the good old USA. Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road in the Overflow Parking Lot #7, Pleasant Hill. Visit www.NoEwaste.com for accepted and non-accepted electronic items. Information: 866335-3373 or info@NoEwaste.com. Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum– open for Fun on the Farm 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am-2pm. Enjoy tours of the Glass House Museum, the farm and its history, interactive exhibits including the tractor museum, the beautiful grounds and free activities. Visit the Welcome Center and purchase old-fashioned toys and gifts at the Gift Shoppe. Tours are $5 per person, or $8 for both tours on the same day. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. Information: 925-973-3284 or visit www.sanramon.ca.gov. Saturday without Reservations at the Tao House Every Saturday 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Come explore the National Historic Site in Danville. Catch the shuttle at the bus stop in front of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley - 205 Railroad Ave. www. EugeneOneill.org Annual “State of the City Address” with Mayor Bill Clarkson February 9 11:30am - 1:30pm. Please join the City of San Ramon for our Annual “State of the City Address” with Mayor Bill Clarkson as he talks about the State of the Business Economy in San Ramon. Following the talk will be a general question and answer session. $35.00 per person. San Ramon Golf Club, Wedgewood Wedding Banquet Center, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. www. sanramon.ca.gov It’s Valentine Bingo for Moms February 9 6:30 - 7:30pm. Moms, it is time for you! Let’s have fun with a bit of chocolate, Bingo, and laughter. Prizes are romance paperback books. No registration but seating is limited. Moms only; no fathers or children at this event. Free. Dougherty Station Library, 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. 925-973-3380
Alameda County Career Fair February 10 10am - 12pm. Attend this Mini Job Fair and meet representatives from Safeway, Heritage Estates, Comcast, Uber, Sears, Service Champions & Solar City. Various positions are waiting to be filled, such as customer service reps, drivers, sales associates, administrative assistants, receptionists, field energy specialists, merchandising associates, and cashiers. RSVP by to mmithaiwala@acgov. org to reserve your spot.Free. Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin. 510-271-9147
Tri-Valley Wedding Fair February 21 12 -4 pm. Getting married in 2016 or 2017? Don’t know where to start searching for wedding vendors? Overwhelmed with so many choices? Look no further! Find your perfect Wedding Professionals from all over Tri-Valley, Bay Area and beyond. Every bride that attends the wedding fair will be entered in a drawing for either 2 night getaway to Las Vegas or 4 nights Mexican vacation for two. $5 online, $10 at the door. Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo.
Victorian Valentines February 13 11am - 2pm. The legend of St. Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day are shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. Learn how the Victorian’s celebrated Valentine’s Day and make a Victorian Valentine to take home. Free. Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. parks@sanramon.ca.gov, 925-973-3284.
“Parenting 2016 & Beyond” February 27 8am-2:30pm. The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs 16th annual parenting conference will specialize in topics related to children in preschool through high school and targets parents, educators and community members. $45 registration ($35 when you register by February 12th) includes keynote, two small group parenting seminars, continental breakfast and lunch. Space is limited. California High School, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon. Registration and details visit http://srvcpta-ca.schoolloop. com/ParentConf2016.
Textile Makerspace – Drop-In Sewing Workshop February 13 2 -4:4 pm. We are continuing our popular Textile Makerspace series with drop-in sewing workshops. Join us to complete projects, or just to work on your own sewing projects in the company of other sewers! We provide access to sewing machines, a serger, basic sewing tools, and scrap fabrics. Free. Las Trampas Conference Room, 1644 N. Broadway Ave., Walnut Creek. 925-977-3340 A Valentines Day to Remember February 13 6pm. For a celebration to remember join Philippe Chevalier at his Chef’s Table this Valentine’s Day. Chef Philippe Chevalier offers a one-of-a-kind dining event. From the intimacy of a private table for 2, partake in a Chef’s Table experience with an indulgent 9-course dinner. The courses will be prepared in front of you in an elegant studio kitchen and served by the Chef. Reve Bistro, 960 Moraga Road, Lafayette. revebistro.com, 925-385-0793. San Damiano Valentine Dinner and Movie February 14 Dinner 5pm. Movie 7:15pm. Couples and singles alike are invited to this event to celebrate love in its many forms. $50. San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr., Danville. 925-837-9141 or www. sandamiano.org Celebrate the Lunar Year of the Monkey February 16 2 -3 pm. Let’s “monkey around” and create some fantastic crafts to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Monkey. No registration is required. For children ages 4-8. Free. Dougherty Station Library, 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. 925-973-3380 Jungle James Animal Adventures February 17 6:30-7:30pm. The captivating Jungle James Team and their reptile, insect, and amphibian friends explore the amazing world of exotic animals through stories, cool facts, and animal handling. This tons of fun program will give the audience a better understanding of the similarities and differences that we share with these creatures. For families with children ages 3 and up. First 150 people will be admitted. Oak View Room - Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway Ave., Walnut Creek. If I Can Shop Online, Why Can’t I Vote Online? February 17 6:30-8pm. Many people wonder why, if it is safe to shop online, it is not safe to vote online. David Jefferson, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, will explain the privacy and security issues involved, and the larger cyber-security issues that will continue to challenge us in the future. This program is free and open to the public. Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. 925-938-1481
Mystery Gadgets and Tools February 27 11am - 2pm. Take a look at some of the most unusual items from the Forest Home Farms collection. Identify items from the past and guess what they were used for. Free. Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. 925-973-3284.
SENIORS Danville Seniors Unless otherwise noted, the following activities are held at the Danville Senior Center, Veterans Memorial Building, 115 E. Prospect, Danville. For more information call 925-314-3490 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us/Recreation/Seniors. Sneaker Trips: The Town of Danville’s Senior Sneakers program is a great way for you to make new friends and get out and around the greater Bay Area. There’s always something new to see and learn. All trips meet at the Danville Park & Ride lot unless otherwise noted in the trip details. Reserve your spot at the Danville Senior Center, 115 E. Prospect, Danville, CA 94526, on or before the registration date beginning at 8:30am. Information: 925-314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us/Recreation/ Seniors/Senior_Sneaker_Trips. The Danville Area Senior Hikes (DASH) are open to all adults and meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. The group starts at the Danville Park-n-Ride (next to the Sycamore Valley 680 North exit) at 9AM and returns about 1Pm. Most hikes are not strenuous, but gradients are involved due to the local terrain. Distances are usually in the 4-5 mile range, and the pace is moderate, with stops to view scenery, wildlife and to talk about location history when appropriate. Information: 925-314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville. ca.us/Recreation/Seniors/Senior_Hiking. San Ramon Seniors The following events are held at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, unless otherwise noted. For more information call 925-973-3250 or visit www. sanramon.ca.gov/parks/programs/ages55+.htm. Wisdom Wednesdays: 10:30am - 12pm. Free workshops and informational sessions that will benefit you. They will give you free access to coffee, knowledge and a better understanding of important issues. Information: 925-973-3250.
2016 State of the Town & Community Awards Luncheon February 18 11:30am-1:30pm. Come to the State of the Town and Community Awards Luncheon. Admission is $35. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. www.danvillechambercart.com
Trips Trip Desk is open Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Sign up for trips at the travel desk or by depositing payment with registration form in the gold drop box found at the main entryway. Information: 973-3250.
The Founding Fathers February 20 11am - 2pm. What are we celebrating on the holiday known as “President’s Day”? Learn about the history of this national holiday, find out which building on the farm was constructed during the time of President Lincoln and make a George Washington tricorn hat. Free. Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. 925-973-3284.
Wednesday Morning Hikes (time and location varies) Join the San Ramon Trailblazers if you are interested in meeting new people, enjoying the outdoors, having fun and getting in shape. The group meets once a week at various locations, This is an adults only group; pets are not permitted on hikes. To find out the exact meeting location and to get on the email list, please call the Senior Center or email trailblazer88@ comcast.net.
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Page Turners Senior Book Group Third Tuesday of the month 1:30pm. Drop in–all are welcome! Copies of this month’s book are on reserve for you at the San Ramon Library Front Desk. Book group meets at Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Information: Carol Yuke, Adult Services Librarian. 925-973-285.
Overcome inappropriate compulsive sexual behavior Avenue nonprofit ministry helps men overcome inappropriate compulsive sexual behavior and helps women heal from the betrayal of their relationship. Confidential groups for men and for women. No charge / donations accepted. Call (877-326-7000). www. AvenueResource.com.
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Danville Chamber Mixer February 11 5:30pm - 7pm. Come mix & mingle with fellow members while enjoying some wine & appetizers! Color Bundles Art Studio 220 Alamo Plaza, Danville Blvd, Alamo
Mondays: The Walnut Creek Garden Club Meets the second Monday of each month. Meeting begins at 9:30 with community and socializing from 10:30 to 11:00. You do not need to be a gardener to join the club. The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Road, Walnut Creek. Information: californiagardenclubs.com/content/ walnut-creek-garden-club or mslittle44@gmail.com
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Mixer 5:30 - 7:30pm. Meet other business owners for an opportunity to network and make your business more visible. $5 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. No RSVP Required. Checks and Cash only please. Villa San Ramon, 9199 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. San Ramon Chamber of Commerce New and Future Member Orientation 4-5pm. Learn about the various Chamber services that can benefit your business. Free. RSVP and for location call 925-242-0600.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. AAUW membership is open to all graduates of accredited four year colleges or universities and those holding an Associate Degree or equivalent. Prospective members are welcome and may contact Liz at 389-0152 for details. Visit daw-ca.aauw.net for meeting dates. Cancer workshops and support groups-Ongoing Most are free. Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek. Information / reservations call (925) 933-0107 or visit www.cancersupportcommunity.net. Fibro? CFIDS? Chronic Pain? If these are familiar to you, call about the San Ramon Valley support group for people who need support, information, classes and friendship from people who know what it’s like. We like to laugh while getting well. Call 925-837-0510. Hope Hospice Grief Support Groups–Ongoing Hope Hospice provides support to help you understand and manage grief in a way that is healthy and appropriate. Our Grief Support Center is available to all community members at minimal or no cost. Information: visit www.HopeHospice.com or call 925-829-8770. Hospice of the East Bay Support groups and workshops for adults, children and teens experiencing grief after the death of a loved one. Classes will be offered at Hospice’s Administrative Offices: 3470 Buskirk Avenue; Pleasant Hill and the Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation: 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Pre-registration is required for all groups and classes, except our drop-in group. To register, please call Hospice of the East Bay: (925) 887-5681. Information: www.hospiceeastbay.org Wind ‘n Sea Sailing Club Sailing training classes take place at members’ homes. Information: Call Jan at 925-837-3381.
Danville Rotary 12pm. Meets every Monday. Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Information: danvillerotary.org. San Ramon Alzheimer Support Group 7-9pm. Meets the second Monday of each month, except on holidays. Sponsored by the Alzheimer Association. People who know or are caregivers of Alzheimer victims can get information on how to help them through this difficult time in life. San Ramon Senior & Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Information: 925973-3250. Sons In Retirement (Las Trampas Branch) Monthly Luncheon 11am. Meets the third Monday of each month, except for May and December. Make new friends, participate in fun activities. Make $15 luncheon reservations by calling 925-322-1160 by the preceding Wednesday. Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek. Information: visit www. Branch116.org. Tuesdays: Danville AM Toastmasters 7-8:30am. Want to improve your speaking and presentation skills? Toastmasters can help! Meets every Tuesday in downtown Danville. www.4143.toastmastersclubs.org Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary 7am. Meets every Tuesday morning. Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. Information: dsvrotary.com. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Meeting Every Tuesday 8-10am. This Weight Loss Support Group provides a space for those who wish to lose weight. St. Timothy’s, 1550 Diablo Rd. 925-838-7870. Diablo View Toastmasters 8:15-9:15am. Meets every Tuesday. CMG Mortgage, 4th Floor Conference Room, 3160 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Information: 4160.toastmastersclubs.org. Walnut Creek Kiwanis Club 12:10-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Massimo’s Ristorante, 1604 Locust Street, Walnut Creek. Information: kiwanisofwalnutcreek.org. Walnut Creek Rotary 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Heather Farms Garden Center, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: rotarywc.org. ARF Pet Loss Support Group 5:30-7pm. Meets second Tuesday of every month. Register with Vicki at 925-887-5681 or vickis@hospiceeastbay.org. ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: arf.net. Divorced and Separated Workshop. A new workshop series for divorced and separated people is being held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to
8:30PM at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Sue at smc9@sbcglobal.net. 925 -819-1809. Prostate Cancer Group 7:30–9pm. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Drop-in prostate cancer group for men and their loved ones. San Ramon Regional Medical Center, South Building, West Day Room. 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 925.933.0107 or www.twc-bayarea.org/community-programs.html. Wednesdays: Walnut Creek Toastmasters 7-8:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Information: walnutcreek.freetoasthost.net Hospice of the East Bay Drop-in Bereavement Support 4:30-6pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. 3470 Buskirk Avenue; Pleasant Hill. Information: 925-8875681 or visit www.hospiceeastbay. org. Alamo Rotary 12:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Information: alamorotary.org. Danville Toastmasters Club #1785 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday. Room W204 at Diablo Valley College,1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon. Information: danvilletoastmasters1785.com. San Ramon Valley Rotary 7pm. Meets every Wednesday. Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Drive, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Info: sanramonvalleyrotary.com. Danville Lions Club 7pm. Meets the first and third Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Information: Pat.Porter@ hannaglobal.com Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley 12pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Sign-in and social time begins at 11:30. Guests are welcome with lunch reservations. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. RSVP 925-275-2412. Info: visit www. srvexchangeclub.org Walnut Creek Host Lion’s Club 12:15pm. Meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Black Bear Diner, 700 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Information: walnutcreeklions. org. Blue Star Moms 7-9pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month to participate in service activities supporting sons/daughters serving in the military. Danville Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave. Information: bluestarmoms.org. Sons in Retirement (San Ramon Valley chapter) Monthly Luncheon 10:30am; Social Hour, 11:35am Meeting and lunch. Meets the 3rd Wed. of each month. $23 includes luncheon. A great opportunity to socialize. To reserve a space, please email us by Friday prior to luncheon at www.info@ SIR128.com. Location: San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Information: www.SIR128. com. Diablo Valley Quilters 7-9pm. Meets the third Wednesday of every month. No charge for guests. Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. Information: diablovalleyquilters.com. Veterans of Foreign Wars 7pm. Meets the third Wednesday of every month. Veterans Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Avenue, Danville. Information: Post Commander Ernie Petagara at 925-362-9806 or vfwpost75.org.
The Valley SenTinel Diablo Singles Dance Club 7-10pm. Meets the last Wednesday of every month. Live music, refreshments. Members $8, Guests $12. All welcome. 111N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. Thursdays: San Ramon Valley Newcomers 11:30am-2pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month with a featured guest speaker at a local Tri-Valley restaurant. New and long-time adult residents are welcome. Reservations/ information: susansgotbling@sbcglobal.net or www.srvnc.com. Rotary Club of San Ramon 11:45am. Meets every Thursday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonrotary.org. San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Club Noon. Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. www.kiwanis-srv. org Clutterers Anonymous 7-8pm. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church room 3, 2491 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-736-8627. Diablo Valley Lions Club 7:30pm. Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month. 1400 Montego Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: diablovalleyca.lionwap.org. Fridays: Transitions - “Navigating Life’s Turning Points Together” 9-11:30am. Our group now has a new name, which has been changed from TENS to Transitions. Our mission is to encourage and support women from empty nest, to aging parents and everything in between. Community Presbyterian Church, Room 116, 222 W. El Pintado Rd., Danville. Information: Contact Donna Hill at hillmom3@ comcast.net Saturdays: Diablo Region of the Porsche Club of America 7:30-9am. Meets every Saturday. Buttercup Bar and Grill, 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Information: diablo-pca.org. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 9am-12pm. Meets every 3rd Saturday. Join us to share, laugh, and learn from each other. Meeting location is the Fireside Room at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact Gregg Riehl at (925) 254-8349 or jgriehl@gmail.com. Caregivers meet at same time in Oak Room of Grace Church. Information:
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Howard Zalkin at 925 939 4210 or Ronnie Wanetick at 925 933 6357 Free. All are welcome. Sundays: Cars n Coffee: First Sunday of Every Month 8-10am. Blackhawk Automotive Museum is hosting Cars and Coffee for automotive enthusiasts in the parking lots of Blackhawk Plaza. Our partner, Scott’s Catering, will provide coffee and other refreshments. Blackhawk Museum; 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle; Danville. Information: www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Classifieds HELP WANTED Sales Executive: Sentinel Newspapers, Inc. has immediate openings for a sales person for A La Carte Magazine and for the Valley Sentinel. Sales territory includes Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and Lafayette. Sales experience helpful. Will train the right person. Must have an outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Compensation based on performance. Local Central Contra Costa residents only need apply. Please email your resume and request for interview to us at drousset@valleysentinel.com. IT Application Engineer: B.S. in C. S., C. E., or rltd. & 10 yrs. rltd. exp. CV to: Bank of the West H.R. @ careers@bankofthewest.com. EEO. Position in San Ramon, CA. Computer Systems Analyst, San Ramon. Application development for very large, high volume analytical environments. Req’d: BS Comp Sci; 2 yrs exp. job duties. Knowledge of: NodeJS, KnockoutJS, AngularJS, D3js, SignalR, CouchDB, Jasmine, ElasticSearch, OLAP Cubes, Sencha Touch, PhoneGap. M-F, 9-5. Send resume to Job #11, Cross Commerce Media, Inc. 130 Madison Ave, 4th Fl. NY, NY 10016. Quality Assurance Analyst II: Bach in Info. Technology or rltd. & 5 yr. rltd. exp. Bank of the West. Job in San Ramon, CA 94583. CV to careers@bankofthewest.com.
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The 2016 Buick Regal AWD GS By David and Judy Colman What’s this? A Buick with 255/35R20 Pirelli P Zero tires? A Buick with Brembo brakes? You’re kidding me, right? Welcome to Buick’s second hundred years in the ever-changing car biz. This dynamite compact sedan will gleefully match any fourdoor from Germany on a twisty road, despite costing half as much as the Audi A4, or BMW 3 Series. How can it manage this feat with a base price of just $36,490? The secret sauce is that the Regal GS is a German design from the get-go, an Opel Insignia slightly re-tailored for American usage. In the past, that “American usage” provision involved softening ride, lessening steering feedback, and avoiding use of small displacement, highrevving engines in favor of big V6 and V8 motors. But General Motors recently chucked that path for Buick, because it invariably appealed to a customer base aging into insignificance. Hoping to trend younger, GM resurrected Opel’s Insignia
as a Buick Regal, and moved production from Russelsheim Germany to Oshawa, Ontario. So they build this “American” sedan in Canada, comprised of 65% US/Canadian parts, and 20% Mexican pieces. However, the 2.0 liter, turbocharged four cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox are both constructed in the USA. Through a lengthy, ongoing advertising campaign, Buick has made a concerted effort to focus on the surprise onlookers experience when they discover their neighbors have bought - of all things - a new Buick. The company needs to lose this self-demeaning bit of image erosion as soon as possible because it doesn’t do justice to great cars like the Regal GS. I can remember when my parents brought home a new 1950s Buick Roadmaster. Back then, none of our neighbors were surprised or appalled by our choice of make. Rather, they gathered in our driveway to investigate and praise this
latest wonder from Detroit. Given the excellence of the Regal Buick now sells, the neighbors in those ads should come to praise Buick, not bury it. Let’s start with the Regal’s bullet of a power plant, the gas miser turbo 4, which makes 259hp, a stomping 295 lb.-ft. of torque, and still manages to return 22MPG in overall driving tests. This direct injection motor loafs along contemptuously in 5th or 6th gear, saving on fuel until you poke it into action by downshifting the transmission manually into 2nd or 3rd gear. With the rpm count thusly elevated, the petite four explodes into action, allowing you to accomplish any passing maneuver with an extra margin of safety. Likewise, the beautifully calibrated suspension settings afford a plush boulevard ride regardless of pavement inequity. But when you choose to put those fat Pirellis and stout Brembos to the test, the all wheel drive chassis of the Regal hunkers down like a cat ready to pounce. The
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Human Trafficking is Real in Contra Costa County By Candace Andersen. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 3. BE A CONSCIENTIOUS CONSUMER. Buy fair trade, slave free products when possible. Discover your Slavery Footprint at www. slaveryfootprint.org, and check out the Department of Labor’s List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. Encourage companies to take steps to investigate and eliminate slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains and to publish the information for consumer awareness. 4. BECOME A PART OF THE SOLUTION. The Contra Costa County Zero Tolerance for Human Trafficking Coalition meets quarterly at the Concord Police Department to continue learning about human trafficking, share best practices and resources, collaborate and connect projects. www.contracostazt.org. E-mail Susan Woodhouse at swoodhouse@ehsd. cccounty.us to join. The effort to end human trafficking needs to include everyone; families as they are often the first ones to recognize a problem; law enforcement to identify victims and prosecute offenders; service providers to support victim recovery and provide vital resources; health and human services to provide mental, physical, financial, and housing assistance to victims; and the public to be the eyes and ears of their communities. With everyone working together, we can end Human Trafficking in Contra Costa County. My office is here to serve the residents of Contra Costa County District 2,
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Last month the Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2016 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Contra Costa County. It may be surprising to many that slavery prevention efforts are necessary here in our valley, but some may also recall the large-scale sex trafficking ring centered in San Ramon and Danville that was broken up by the District Attorney’s office and police last summer. Human Trafficking is one of the world’s most profitable criminal enterprises as victims are exploited to provide labor or commercial sexual services through force, fraud or coercion at a huge profit to the traffickers. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of our human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad. Victims of trafficking can be any age, gender, ethnic or economic background. Trafficked victims can be found working in many different industries including: pornography, stripping, prostitution, massage parlors, domestic servitude, sweatshops, construction, agriculture or landscaping, nail salons, hotels, restaurants, panhandling, janitorial services and venues involving children such as foster care. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center reported 711 human trafficking cases in California in 2015. Given the trafficking trends throughout the world, nation and state, we know that the East Bay region, and more specifically Contra Costa County, is not immune to the plight of trafficked and exploited persons. Indeed, there are numerous persons being trafficked and exploited, abused and sold, in our county each year. However, specific data on human trafficking is hard to come by and it is still highly under reported. Trafficking, by nature, is a hidden crime and victims seldom self-identify.
As communication and transportation technologies become more advanced, trafficking exploitation is also becoming more expansive and covert. The clandestine nature surrounding human trafficking inhibits local efforts to quantify the problem. Policies addressing human trafficking are changing in response to the problem. Federal and State policymakers have recently passed legislation to provide better protections for victims, harsher penalties for traffickers, and improved data collection to support program development. Contra Costa County has been at the forefront of efforts to address the devastating impacts of domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, and sexual assault as the first Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence County in the State of California. In 2009 the County began addressing human trafficking as the next natural progression in violence prevention. The Zero Tolerance for Human Trafficking Coalition is a countywide, multi-agency partnership working to raise awareness, build capacity, improve policies, and increase access to coordinated services for victims of human trafficking. In the last year Coalition partners held 38 trainings with 635 attendees. Coalition partners including Children and Family Services, Probation, law enforcement, and many local community based service providers are working to improve identification of victims, adapt intake and screening tools, and strengthen treatment options that do not re-traumatize survivors. Recently awarded federal funding totaling $700,000 will help strengthen a continuum of coordinated services in the coming year. What can you do? 1. LEARN! Learn the red flags that may indicate human trafficking and ask follow up questions so that you can help identify a potential trafficking victim. Visit www. traffickingresourcecenter.org. 2. TAKE ACTION! Report suspicious incidents. Call 211 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1888-3737888) or go online to www. traffickingresourcecenter. org/report-trafficking to report a tip (you can do so anonymously).
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