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Karris Johnson wins Danville Rotary’s Pete Villa Award By Staff Writer
Danville Rotary held its 15th annual Pete Villa awards luncheon on Monday, December 3rd. The winner was Karris Johnson from California High School. The award, named after Pete Villa, founder of the Thunderbirds youth football program, recognizes the most outstanding high school football players in the San Ramon Valley. See AWARD
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Save Mt. Diablo will lead a free hike to these beautiful Cascade Falls on Mt. Diablo on March 17, 2013. For more information, please see story on page 6. (Photo by Scott Hein)
California Condor recovering from near extinction By James Hale, Wildlife Biologist
The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) was nearly extirpated due to human activities. The population dipped to a low of nine individuals living in the wild in 1985 and through the help of humans has made a remarkable recovery. Several factors contributed to their demise including shooting, poisoning (lead, strychnine and cyanide), scarcity of food, human disturbance of nesting areas, collisions, DDT and DDE contamination leading to egg shell thinning, calcium stress and other miscellaneous factors. Mortality by fires and the regular use of condors in sacrificial ceremonies by Native American tribes may have contributed to historic population declines as well. As of September 30, 2012 through the success of captive breeding programs the population
in the wild has increased to 230 individuals living in California, Utah, Arizona, Baja, and Mexico. Locally, several individuals from the newly formed Pinnacles National Park population recently visited the observatories on top of Mount Hamilton. The individuals in captivity are 180. Gymnogyps californianus literally translates to naked vulture of California. In early historical times the California condor was widely distributed along the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California in Mexico, and as far east as Colorado and Wyoming. Fossil records of the Pleistocene suggest the condor ranged as far eastward as Texas, New York and Florida. The condor began to retreat from its full former range at a very early
date that probably coincided with the demise of the mega fauna such as the mammoths, giant ground sloths and saber-toothed cats upon which it fed. The earliest contact of humans with condors occurred presumably at Yokut pictograph of a California least around 13,000 years ago when our species first came to Condor at Rocky Hill, near Exeter, CA North America from eastern the rapid environmental changes Asia. It is clear that condors they brought with them led to the were symbolically important to steady decline of the condors’ Native American cultures from population. the archaeological evidence in The California condor is the middens and caves. Condors largest soaring bird of continental were featured in both Yokut North America with a wingspan and Chumash cave art and in of nearly ten feet and a weight of the fabrication of ritual and up to twenty three pounds. Using ceremonial garments. Molluk thermal updrafts, condors can the condor was prominent in soar and glide up to 60 miles per Bay Miwok stories and creation hour and easily travel over one myths. hundred miles per day in search The arrival of the Europeans See CONDOR in the late eighteenth century and page 4
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inspirational journey of two very different men, with music as their one common bond, who must find a way to break through their pasts. Center REP: 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: Visit www. centerrep.org.
Dixieland Jazz February 16 2-5pm. 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 contact Ken at www.jazznut. com or phone 925-625-2707. Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center for the Arts: Make Art February 16 2-4pm. An event for the whole family! Drop in to tour the exhibition and make art with our professionally trained docents. No reservations required. Free with general admission. Kids 12 and under are always free at the Bedford! The Make Art program introduces young people to the creative world of art with hands-on projects that engage and educate. Lesher Center for the Arts; 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Information: 925-295-1417 or visit www. bedfordgallery.org Preschool Performance SeriesAdventure Theatre with Kenn Adams February 15 10am. Audience members make all of the sound effects, become the scenery, create the story and leap up on stage to play the main characters! You’re the star in this new episode of Kenn Adams’ Adventure Theater!–the hysterically funny, outrageously unpredictable, family-friendly, improv-comedy show! You’ll See A & E page 3
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race to the bottom of the sea, do battle with a sea monster, match wits with the Maniacle Mermaid, escape the haunted Kelp Forest, defeat the villain, and save the world! So, gather your courage, grab a sidekick, and get ready to rush to the rescue! $3. Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: 925-820-1278 or www.danville.ca.gov/Enjoy_ Danville/Art_and_Culture/ Village_Theatre_Shows. Eddie Money February 15 8pm. Eddie Money first made a mark in the Rock and Roll world with his 1977 debut album, buoyed by the success of two of his most famous hits, “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise”. Along with having sold more than 28 million records, Money followed the success of his first album with a stream of Top 40 hits, as well as some of the era’s most creative videos. His popularity has carried over to film, TV and video games, with his tunes appearing in dozens of movies, television shows, and hit video games like “Grand Theft Auto” and “Guitar Hero.” $34-$38. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon. Information: 925973-3343 or www.sanramon. ca.gov/parks/theater. Victorias Reel Blondes’ “Back to The Roots!” February 15-March 9 Tr a v e l b a c k i n t i m e as Blondie’s suntan booth
transforms into a time machine. A student of genealogy, Blondie is thrilled to meet her own personal Genie who grants her three wishes. Before you can snap your fingers, her very colorful ancestors as well as some pretty eccentric characters fill the stage. $35. Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: 925820-1278 or www.danville. ca.gov/Enjoy_Danville/Art_ and_Culture/Village_Theatre_ Shows. Night at the Improv February 22 8pm. Join San Ramon Improv U Players and our resident troupe Twisted Gray Matter for an interactive evening of improvisational comedy. The show is created on the spot with the help of audience participation and suggestions. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. $10. Front Row Theater, Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 9 2 5 - 9 7 3 - 3 3 4 3 o r w w w. SanRamonPerformingArts. com. A Family Day Concert by Singer/Songwriter Carl Tilchen March 3 2pm & 4pm. The concert will include car songs by
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the Beach Boys, Mustang Sally, Route 66, and many more plus Carl Tilchen’s original songs. Carl Tilchen has performed at Yoshi’s in San Francisco, the San Jose Jazz Summerfest, the Village Gate, the Woody (Guthrie) at 100 Festival, & the Newport Folk Music Festival. Free with admission to the Museum, a n d M e m b e r s a r e f r e e. Blackhawk Auto Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Information: Call 925-736-2277 or visit www. blackhawkmuseum.org.
What’s So Funny? March 8-April 19 Opening reception will be March 8th from 5-8pm. Explore the art of humor in visual language. Reaching across religion and politics, humor has been a way for artists to communicate with the masses, entertain themselves, other artists and the public. Puns, irony, sardonic narratives, dark humor all share a witty intellectual cord. Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Information and tickets: 925-820-1278 or www.danville.ca.gov/Enjoy_
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first one dies. Nest sites are in caves, rock crevices and tree cavities where one blue-green egg (weighing about ten ounces and five inches in length) is laid on a scrape every other year. Incubation is about two months. Both parents care for the chick until it fledges at five or six months. Sexual maturity isn’t reached until five or six years. This low fecundity has added to the species’ difficulty in maintaining, much less increasing its population size. Probably California’s most famous endangered species, the California Condor was pushed to the brink of extinction by human interference. Now only human intervention, in the form of captive breeding, reintroduction to the wild, and habitat protection programs might prevent its complete disappearance. Whether these efforts will allow a stable California Condor population to exist in the wild outside of zoos and captive breeding programs may not be evident for several decades. Thus far it seems hopeful as they face the challenges to surviving the pressures of living in the modern world. James M. Hale is a wildlife biologist and Vice Chair of the Contra Costa County Fish & Wildlife Committee.
of food. In flight, adult California condors are recognizable by distinctive white feather triangles on the undersides of their wings, which contrasts with the mostly black plumage. The large naked head is covered with baggy, wrinkled skin that is mostly bright orange to pink in adults and grayish black in juveniles. Condors inflate the air sacs in their head and neck region in aggressive and sexual contexts. The featherless head, as in all vultures, is an adaptation to their carrion diet. Carcasses of a wide variety of animals, primarily deer, livestock, and mammals serve as the major food resources. The lack of feathers provides less surface area for disease-carrying bacteria and viruses and is easier to keep clean. California Condors rely upon their keen eyesight when searching for food and often follow turkey vultures and common ravens as they scavenge for food. Males and females are identical in size and plumage, condors do not vocalize. The morning sunning posture facing toward or away from the sun helps in thermoregulation and ultraviolet radiation for microbe control. Once paired, condors presumably mate for life, taking another mate only when the
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How Craniosacral Therapy Can Benefit You and dealing with emotional By Marchelle Milligan
Have you felt let down by the medical field that thinks your symptoms are all in your head, or say they have tried everything to treat your condition yet you are still in pain and told you will “just have to live with it?” I hear these complaints each week from patients who feel they have tried so many things, yet their condition still persists. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) takes a different approach in that it helps to balance
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Give Plantar Fasciitis the Boot! By Dr. Niele Maimone, DC
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an irritation and swelling of the thick tissue (plantar fascia) on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot toward the five toes. The plantar fascia helps hold up the bones on the bottom of the foot, creating the arch. When this fascia becomes inflamed it makes walking painful and difficult. The pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. Plantar fasciitis is commonly thought of as being caused by a heel spur, but research has found that this is not the case. On x-ray, heel spurs are seen in people with and without plantar fasciitis. Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include: • Foot arch problems (both flat foot and high arches) • History of low back pain or sciatica • Tight Achilles tendon (the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel) • Obesity • Running • Sudden weight gain
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Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Cancer Care By Tyler Kang, MD
Our increased understanding of cancer development has improved cancer therapy but has also increased the complexity of cancer care. Whereas in the past, cancer treatments were compartmentalized by specialty, providers in oncology now realize that judicious combination of various types of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation is often the best way to achieve optimal outcome for patients. Thoughtful and coordinated care in various cancers, including breast, head and neck, and colorectal cancers, is therefore of utmost importance. Traditionally, breast cancer management requires initial surgery to remove the primary tumor followed by appropriate chemotherapy, radiation, and potentially hormonal therapy, all done in this sequential fashion. However, clinical studies have now shown that chemotherapy given before surgery (neo-adjuvant) has equivalent outcome when compared to that given after surgery (adjuvant). Therefore, neo-adjuvant treatments
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where the lymph nodes reside. The problem with cancers that occur in the rectal region is that the anatomy precludes easy dissection of the lymph nodes and allows for early spread of disease; consequently relapse rates are higher than cancer of other parts of the colon. Attempts to improve outcome via more aggressive surgeries usually end up leaving patients with permanent colostomies. Here the combined-modality a p p ro a c h o f c o n c u r re n t radiation and chemotherapy provides rapid tumor shrinkage in many cases that allows for reduction in the extent of resection as well as improvement of patient survival. While surgery remains a backbone of cancer therapy, use of chemotherapy and radiation has increasingly important roles in improving outcome in many cancers. Coordination between and early access to various oncologic specialists is necessary to ensure optimal care. Comprehensive cancer therapy is no longer the purview of large academic centers but is available in community cancer centers as well. D r. Ty l e r K a n g i s 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.
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California Environmental Quality Act and regional parks By Beverly Lane, East Bay Regional Parks District
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts. A n o t h e r key p u r p o s e o f CEQA is to inform the public about the effects of such actions.
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New page provides information for residents By Staff Writer
As part of the Town of Danville’s outreach efforts in regard to the ongoing 2030 General Plan Update, a new web site at www.danvillegeneralplan. com was unveiled January 15, 2013. The site is intended to serve as a resource to Danville residents in gathering information on the plan update. Residents will be able to examine the 200 page plan in detail, answer specific questions or read a brief overview. In addition, the site contains a detailed FAQ, General Plan fact sheet and updated information on meeting schedules regarding the process.
“As we go through this process, citizens are looking for information on the General Plan Update. The web site should make this easier to find and provide answers to questions raised,” said Town Manager Joe Calabrigo. “The Town of Danville is actively listening and committed to ensuring that all voices are heard.” Calabrigo has penned an open letter to the Danville Community in which he addresses concerns raised during the public hearing phase of the General Plan Update. For more information about the 2030 General Plan contact Danville Chief of Planning Kevin Gailey at (925) 314-3305 or kgailey@danville.ca.gov.
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HHS awards $1.5 billion to support states building to build their marketplaces. To Health Insurance Marketplaces Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced $1.5 billion in new Exchange Establishment Grants to California, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Vermont to ensure these states have the resources necessary to build a marketplace that meets the needs of their residents. The California Health Benefits Exchange was awarded more than $673 million. “These states are working to implement the health care law and we continue to support them as they build new affordable insurance marketplaces,” Secretary Sebelius said. “Starting
in 2014, Americans in all states will have access to quality, affordable health insurance and these grants are helping to make that a reality.” Because of the Affordable Care Act, consumers and small businesses will have access to marketplaces starting in 2014. The marketplaces are one-stop shops that will provide access to quality, affordable private health insurance choices similar to those offered to members of Congress. Consumers in every state will be able to buy insurance from qualified health plans directly through these marketplaces and may be eligible for tax credits to help pay for their health insurance. These marketplaces promote
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You may have wondered how Medicare works with other insurance coverage, such as a group health plan from a former employer or union. It’s an important issue because it determines whether your medical bills are paid correctly and on time. If you have Medicare and other insurance, always be sure to tell your doctor, hospital, and pharmacy. When there’s more than one insurance payer, certain rules determine which one pays first. This is what’s called “coordination of benefits.” The “primary payer” pays what it owes on your bills first – and then sends the balance to the “secondary payer” to pay. In some cases, there may also be a third payer. The primary payer pays up to the limits of its coverage. The secondary payer only pays if there are costs the primary insurer didn’t cover.
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San Ramon Regional Medical Center presents Diabetes Self-Management Educational Series S a n Ra m o n Re g i o n a l Medical Center now offers a two-part educational series on Diabetes Self-Management for adults. Classes will be held monthly throughout 2013 on Saturdays or weekdays in the West Day Room in the hospital’s South Building, located at 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. The class schedule is as follows: Part One Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 1 pm to 4 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 9 am to 12 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 1 pm to 4 pm Saturday, July 13, 2013, 9 am to 12 pm Thursday, October 3, 2013, 1 pm to 4 pm Saturday, November 9, 2013, 9 am to 12 pm Part Two Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 1 pm to 4 pm Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9 am to 12 pm
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The City of San Ramon offers numerous programs and services for adults over 55. The majority of these programs take place at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center located at 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583 There are many different groups to join,you can travel on day trips, getaways, and/ or longer vacations. There are opportunities to volunteer at the Center, and an availablecomputer AWARD from page 1
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low-cost computer classes or work with a volunteer computer docent are possible. You can ride the Center’s van to the Senior Center for only $2.00 each way, and can receive free blood pressure screenings, free housing information and free health screenings and information at the Annual Health & Wellness Resource Fair. You can also get free help with your taxes during tax time (February - April) by appointment. The Senior Foundation hosts a delicious breakfast each
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To send your kid to summer camp, or not to send your kid to summer camp – that’s one question parents are pondering as camp season gears up again. Danville, San Ramon and Alamo offer summer programs for all kinds of campers. Whether you’re sending your kid off to summer camp for the first time, or your child is an experienced camp-goer, there’s something for everyone. The town of Danville has already opened registration for their summer camps and classes, and the town warns parents some of their programs are filling up fast. “Parents who’d like to enroll their child in one of the town’s camps, such as drama camp, cooking camp or science camp, should act quickly before the camps fill up,” stated the town’s website. With classes and camps for guitar playing, tennis, dance, personal finance and even classes to help teens transition from high school to college, there are an array of options available. The large number of classes with varying age groups and time commitments helps parents choose the program that may be best for them. Shorter classes
can be fit in between summer vacations or summer school, while longer camps can offer structure for children during the summer months when they don’t have school to help them stay on a schedule. Parents interested in registering their child for a course or a camp can do so online at www.danvillerecguide.com, by calling the Town’s Recreation Services Office at 925-314-3400 or by filling out the registration form in the hard copy of the Town’s Summer Activity Guide and faxing it to 925-820-2782. Registrations can also be dropped off in person or mailed to the Danville Community Center, attention to class registrations, at 420 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526. More information about summer programs is available on the town’s website, www. ci.danville.ca.us/content. aspx?id=2558. An online copy of the activity guide is available at www.ci.danville.ca.us/ Recreation. Parents looking to enroll their children in summer camp classes in San Ramon have a little more time to prepare before registration begins. Information is scheduled to be updated on the website,
www.sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/ p ro g ra m s / c a m p s. h t m by February 28, and registration is slated to begin on March 1 for GO Members, March 4 for residents and March 18 for nonresidents. Camp Central, Crow Canyon Nature Day Camp, Sports, Arts, Enrichment, Studio 925 and PreSchool Camps are all scheduled to be included in the offerings. Roughing It Day Camps, located at the Lafayette Reservoir, also serves the San Ramon community. Available camps include all-outdoors experiences for children ages 3-16. Bus service is available for many of the day camps, which range from 1-8 weeks in duration and are suited for children in pre-K through grade 10. For more information on Roughing It Day Camps’ programs, visit www.roughingit. com/cities/san-ramon. For more information on summer camps in the area, visit the upcoming San Ramon Community fair from 6-8pm on March 20. The San Ramon Community Fair offers parents and children an opportunity to learn about summer camps in the Alamo, Danville and San Ramon area.
2013 Street Smarts program off to a great start By Staff Writer
On Thursday January 31, community leaders assembled at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District offices to give an overview of the upcoming activities of the Street Smarts program. Present to speak were Danville Police Chief Steve
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“What’s in a Name, Tracing Our Valley’s Early Families” exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon 1pm, Sunday 12-3pm. For receive a card with the name of Museum of San Ramon one of these pioneers and will Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, information call 925-837-3750 The Museum of the San along with the families they Ramon Valley has on display married into: Baldwin, Coats, a new exhibit that focuses on Freitas, Harlan, Podva, Stone, early families in the Valley. Wiedemann and Wood. All “What’s in a Name, Tracing came in the mid-nineteenth Our Valley’s Early Families” will century, all were active with feature ledgers, scrapbooks, farm diaries and minute books from the early twentieth century as well as actual farm equipment, branding irons, a wedding dress Pioneers at Cox’s Grove. c. 1890 and suit, a ukulele, and an antique family desk and schools, all joined the Danville sewing machine – all from the Grange or other fraternal organizations, and all have Valley’s pioneers. The exhibit will emphasize their names on street signs, these founding families, schools or canyons. Visitors will
search for that person as part of their museum experience. A special feature, the Valley Portrait Gallery, is on display in the museum’s waiting room. Visitors can see photographs or drawings of families from all over the Valley, which are displayed in elaborate nineteenth century frames. San Ramon Fire Chief Bill Fereira’s grandparents are on view, Minerva Fowler Harlan appears in a confection of a hat, and Charles and Cynthia Wood look solemnly at visitors. There are 26 notto-be-missed portraits with short biographies recounting their stories.
“It Happens” Campaign: “It Happens,” an interactive traffic safety campaign targeted at high school students, will be launched at two high schools in the San Ramon Valley this spring. Using creative slogans and imagery, students will develop an advertising campaign that highlights the many ways that high school students can safely commute to school, including walking, biking, skateboarding, taking the bus, carpooling, and driving. The winning ads will be featured at locations throughout the San Ramon Valley. Walk/Bike Challenge: The Walk/Bike Challenge, a program that encourages children to walk and bike to school, will be offered to even more schools in the District this year. As part of the challenge, students log the number of days they walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus to school. Students and schools with the highest participation rates will get the chance to earn great prizes. Bike Rodeos: Each spring and fall, Street Smarts holds
“bike rodeos” at local elementary schools. These rodeos teach children bicycle-riding skills and the rules of the road. Not only are these rodeos fun, but they allow the children to learn bicycle skills from local experts in a controlled, handson environment. Street Smarts, a local partnership involving the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Town of Danville, City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, and the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, is a traffic safety education campaign. This year’s program sponsors include Sunset Development and State Farm Insurance.
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This year’s Storybook Poster Contest has ended, a n d S a n R a m o n Va l l e y elementary school students have submitted illustrations for this year’s traffic safety storybook, “The Puzzling Parade Problem,” by local author Dana Mentink. Ten illustrations will be chosen for inclusion in the final storybook, which will be u n ve i l e d a t t h e Awa rd s Ceremony on March 14 at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center in San Ramon. “Be Reel” Video Contest: The Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest, in which middle school students submit 60-second videos on traffic safety themes, starts on March 4. This spring’s theme is teaching traffi c safety to younger children. Finalists from the fall and spring competitions will be premiered at an awards ceremony on May 23 at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery in Danville.
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We hope to see you there! COMMUNITY EVENTS Volunteers Needed: Read to Preschoolers Volunteers are needed to read to kids ages 3-5 in preschool 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 925927-3288. Danville Farmer’s Market Every Saturday, Year-round 9am-1pm. Get the freshest seasonal fare at the Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh breads, and delicious specialty food items. Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville. Information: www.ci.danville.ca.us. Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum– Open for Fun on the Farm 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am-2pm. Enjoy free tours of the site and activities. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. Information: 925-973-3284 or visit www.sanramon.ca.gov Valley Humane Society’s Valentine Crab Feed February 9 6-10pm. Treat your Valentine to a tasty crab feast and help save the life of a loveable local pet at the Just Like New Valentine Crab Feed. Join us for dinner, raffle, and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit local animals through Jackie Barnett’s Just Like New program, which relies solely on private donations and contributions from the community and provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary medical needs to prevent unnecessary euthanasia of animals in the Tri-Valley area. The event is at the Shannon Center, 11600 Shannon Ave, Dublin. Dinner tickets are $45 per person until February 19, and are $50 after. Tickets are available at www. valleyhumane.org or by mail; please send checks to Just Like New-VHS, PO Box 3436, San Ramon, CA 94583. Information: contact event coordinator Cindy Ferrin at cferrin@pacbell.net or 925-323-8517. Cinderella Auditions February 11 7:30pm. Prepare a song with sheet music and/or audio accompaniment for the audition. Arrive early as it is on a first come basis. All characters must be strong singers, move well and dance. Call-backs will be Wednesday February 13, at 7:30pm. The show opens on April 19 and runs for 3 weekends through May 5. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. Located inside the Dougherty Station Community Center. Information at 925-389-7529 and www.sanramoncommunitytheater.org. Pioneering Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist to Speak on Reinventing Catholic Education at Catholics@Work February 12 7am. B.J. Cassin, successful entrepreneur, pioneering venture capitalist who contributed to the creation of Silicon Valley, and now founder and CEO of the Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation (CEIF) will share his market tested approach to revitalizing faith-based Catholic education at the February Catholics@Work breakfast speakers forum. Cassin is passionate about improving Catholic education and is now devoting his life to improving it. A full buffet breakfast is served starting at 7am (Mass is offered at 6:30am at the same location.) Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: Register online at www. CatholicsAtWork.org. Thank You San Ramon Event: FREE Astronomy Night February 15 6:30 pm. See the moons of Jupiter, star clusters, spiral galaxies and gaseous nebulae! Join the City of San Ramon and the Mt.
Diablo Astronomical Society for a free tour of the night sky with their incredible telescopes. Perfect for the entire family. Wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. Hot cocoa will be served! Weather permitting. Astronomy night is part of a series of free events to say “Thank You!” for making San Ramon a wonderful place to live, work and play. Old Ranch Park, 1000 Vista Monte Drive, San Ramon (Bollinger Canyon Road and San Ramon Valley Boulevard) Information: www.sanramon.ca.gov or call (925) 973-3200. Embracing the Season for a Healthy, Balanced Diet February 20 6:30-8pm. To everything there is a season, even food. Incorporating seasonal, local, whole foods into your daily diet provides a healthy balance for you and the environment. Learn how to savor local flavors from guest speakers in our series as they talk about the inspiration they gain by embracing the seasons. Piatti’s Sebastian Miller, Executive Chef of Piatti’s Danville, is known for bringing contemporary flavors to the plate using seasonal, local ingredients prepared in a simple, unpretentious manner. Sebastian reveals how he creates the ever changing ‘market menu’ at Piatti’s and how you can do the same at home. Free. Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave. Danville. Informtion: sustainabledanville. wordpress.com. Ragin Cajun Mardi Gras Cancer Fundraiser March 8 6:30-11pm. Enjoy music, dancing, buffet dinner, beads, live auctions, and more. Ragin’ Cajun is the annual fundraiser event for the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, which provides cancer patients with financial assistance for complementary healing services during the course of their chemo or radiation therapy. $95. Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets and information: www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org or 866-862-7270.
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. Buzz Sessions: Get the buzz on topics and issues facing today’s older adults and talk with the experts. Buzz Sessions are always free! Information: 925-314-3400. Sneaker Trips: All trips meet at the Danville Park & Ride lot unless otherwise noted in the trip details. Reserve your spot at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, on or before the registration date beginning at 8:30am. Information: 925-314-3400. 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. Wisdom Wednesdays: 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. Trips Trip Desk is open Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-1pm. Information: 973-3250. Sign up for Casino Trips and Van Trips at the travel desk or by depositing payment with registration form in the gold drop box found at the main entryway.
BUSINESS Alamo Chamber Mixer February 27 5:30pm-7:30pm. Discover local businesses and Wells Fargo Bank and see what services they can provide for you. $10 members, $20 soon-to-be members. Wells Fargo Bank, 215-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Information: alamochamberofcommerce.com/index. Danville Chamber Business After Hours Mixer February 14 5:30 PM - 7:00pm Network, make friends and have fun! Art on the Lane, 100 D. Railroad Ave., Danville. Information: 925-837-4400 or danvilleareachamber.com San Ramon Chamber Third Thursday Mixer February 21 5:30pm. Please join us for our Third Thursday Mixer at one of our newest members, itrim International in San Ramon. Meet other business owners for an opportunity to network and make your business more visible. $5 for members and $20 for nonmembers. No RSVP required. Checks and cash only please. itrim San Ramon, Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Information: 925-242-0600 or www.sanramon.org. Walnut Creek Chamber B.A.S.H. (Business & Social Hour) Monthly Mixer February 28 The B.A.S.H. is a great opportunity to network with chamber members, government officials, educators and Local Businesses. This event is FREE to all Walnut Creek Chamber Members and guests of members; Non-member price is $10.00. Please bring your business card. Place TBA. Information: 925-934-2007 or www.walnut-creek.com
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS 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 The Hope Hospice Grief Support Center offers grief support groups tailored for adults, teens and children which are open to the community at no or minimal charge – whether or not Hope Hospice provided end-of-life care to a loved one. Private oneon-one sessions are also available. Please call 925-829-8770 to learn more and to schedule an informational interview or visit www.HopeHospice.com. Mt. Diablo Branch California Writers Club February 9 Sign-ins from 11:30am to 12pm, luncheon 12pm to 12:45 pm, and program from 12:45 pm to 1:30pm. Local writer Nina Egert will present “Trimming the Fat: Make every Word Count,” focusing on how to be succinct in all forms of communication. Registration is $20 for CWC members, $25 for guests. Reservations required, and must be received no later than noon on Wednesday, February 6. Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Information: email jeaniegpops@comcast.net , or call 925-9345677, or visit cwcmtdiablowriters.wordpress.com. Walnut Creek Garden Club February 11 9:30am. “Birds in the Backyard” presentation will feature Joanie Smith, owner of East Bay Nature in Walnut Creek. The program includes a slide show and a talk about attracting birds to our gardens. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend. Free. Heather Farm Gardens Camellia Room, 1540 Marchbanks Rd., Walnut Creek. Information: californiagardenclubs.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12) California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch February 16 Registration is at 1:30pm, meeting runs from 2-4pm. Jennifer Basye Sander will present “Self-Publishing: Set Yourself Up for Success.” The CWC invites writers of all genres and experience levels to learn about their craft at its monthly meetings. Members $10, nonmembers, $15. Four Points Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Registration: reservations@trivalleywriters.org no later than February 12. Information: www.trivalleywriters.org. Wind ‘n Sea Sailing Club February 20 7pm. The non-profit Wind ‘n Sea Sailing Club is holding a sailing training class at a member’s home in Danville. This class will be “Basic Sailing Skills, Knots, and Terminology” and will be followed by further sailing classes. Information: Contact Jan at (925) 837-3381. San Ramon Valley Republican Women’s Club February 22 11:30am social, 12pm lunch. The San Ramon Valley Republican Women’s Club is holding a luncheon meeting. Meet fellow Republicans, socialize, and discuss current political topics. Crow Canyon Country Club; 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526. Information and reservations email srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com. Recurring: Mondays: Danville Rotary 12pm. Meets every Monday. Faz Restaurant, 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 925-973-3250.
Tuesdays: Danville AM Toastmasters 7-8:30am. Meets every Tuesday. New members welcome. Father Nature’s Restaurant, Danville. Information: danville am.freetoasthost.org. Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary 7am. Meets every Tuesday morning. Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. Information: dsvrotary.com. 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. ARF Pet Loss Support Group 12-1:30pm. Meets first Tuesday of every month. In a nurturing small group, you are encouraged to process feelings of grief resulting from the loss of pet. Register with Vicki at 925887-5678 or vickis@hospiceeastbay. org. ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: arf.net.
6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 925.933.0107 or www.twc-bayarea.org/communityprograms.html. Wednesdays: 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. Information: coachstepper@yahoo.com. Alamo Rotary 12:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Information: alamorotary.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.
Walnut Creek Kiwanis Club 12:10-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Massimo’s Ristorante, 1604 Locust Street, Walnut Creek. Information: kiwanisofwalnutcreek.org.
San Ramon Valley Rotary 7pm. Meets every Wednesday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonvalleyrotary.com.
Walnut Creek Rotary 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Heather Farms Garden Center, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: rotarywc.org.
Walnut Creek Toastmasters 7-8:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Information: walnutcreek. freetoasthost.net.
Tri-Valley Weight Loss Team Meetup Group 5pm-6pm. Meets every Tuesday. Join a small, supportive group of people who have a common goal of losing weight. Led by Dr. Dan Perez, the meetings focus on effective lifestyle strategies to lose weight and keep it off. Topics covered include diet, nutrition, eating strategies, exercises, motivational strategies, and any topic the group is interested in addressing. Information: www.meetup.com/TriValley-Weight-Loss-Team.
Blue Star Moms 7-9pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Danville Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave. Information: bluestarmoms.org.
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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars 7:30pm. 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. Thursdays: San Ramon Valley Newcomers 11:30am-2pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. $21 for lunch. New and long-time residents are welcome. Reservations/information: 925828-8554. Rotary Club of San Ramon 11:45am. Meets every Thursday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonrotary.org. A Course in Miracles 7-8pm. Meets every Thursday. Each meeting is spent discussing the concepts of A Course in Miracles and how to apply this practical philosophy in everyday life. Move through the lessons and reading at your own pace. Donations accepted. Windbell Wellness Center, 1924 A Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Information: www.windbellcenter. com/wp.
Community Meeting Room, 1350 Galindo Street, Concord. Information: diablocoinclub.org. Clutterers Anonymous 7-8pm. Meets the second Thursday of every month. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church room 7, 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. 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.
Diablo Numismatic Society 7-9pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month. Concord Police
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. D a n v i l l e To a s t m a s t e r s C l u b #1785 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday. R o o m W 2 0 4 a t D i a b l o Va l l e y College,1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon. Information: danvilletoastmasters1785.com.
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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel By David and July Colman
When the term SUV was coined back in the late 80s to describe the Ford Explorer and its imitators, the word “sports” in the descriptor ‘sports utility vehicle’ referred to the amount of sports gear your utility vehicle could transport. It certainly didn’t mean that your SUV was sporting to drive. But all that changed when BMW debuted the X5, followed by Porsche’s introduction of the Cayenne. These SUVs put a premium on driving enjoyment rather than pack mule capacity. Porsche has been refining the Cayenne for
almost a decade now, and the latest diesel-powered offering is a testament to just how much they’ve improved the breed. This is a heavy duty truck, with a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. It’s also capable of traversing just about any wilderness trail, thanks to full time all wheel drive, air-adjustable ride height, and locking front and center differentials. Yet on paved roads, the Cayenne diesel behaves much like any Porsche sports car, with an agility and responsiveness that belie its curb weight of 4,700 pounds.
Under the hood lies a 3.0 liter, turbocharged, V-6 diesel that makes just 240hp. While that horsepower rating seems low compared to available gasoline fueled Cayennes -which range from 300hp (3.6 liter V-6) to 500hp (4.8 liter twin turbo V-8)–the diesel’s immediate torque output of 406 lb.-ft. elevates it above the rest of the model line for sheer grunt. When you swing wide to pass slower traffic, the diesel’s torque produces an instant surge that is unmatched by any other Cayenne. It’s exactly the kind of thrust you’re going to need when towing a travel trailer over the Sierras.
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$3,980. When we gave our local Porsche salesman a look at this car’s sticker price of $91,990, he suggested that you could do a lot better by incorporating some of its stand alone options into cheaper available packages. The fact of the matter is, the base price of this diesel Cayenne stands at just $55,750. This compares to $48,850 for the gas V-6, $69,850 for the Hybrid model, and $82,050 for the V-8 powered 400hp GTS. So you’ll have to do a good bit of driving before you recover the initially higher investment the diesel demands over the gas V-6. But if you plan on towing a significant load, if you loathe engine noise, or if you just want to be different from the herd, then opt for the most effective Cayenne of them all, the new turbo diesel. 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Engine: 3.0 liter diesel V-6, turbocharged. Horsepower: 240hp. Torque: 406lb.-ft. Fuel Consumption: 19 MPG city/29 MPG highway. Price as Tested: $91,990. Hypes: Torquemeister, impeccable interior appointments. Gripes: Slight vibration at idle. Star Rating: 9.5 Stars out of 10.
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Marlo Thomas Headlines Eighth Annual East Bay Women’s Conference Conference Theme: Women’s Voices; Catalysts for Change Acclaimed actress, producer, author and social activist Marlo Thomas tops the powerhouse lineup as keynote speaker at the East Bay Women’s Conference (EBWC), presented by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Chevron. The conference takes place Monday, March 4, 2013, from 8am–5pm at the San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon. Now in its eighth year, t h e E BWC c o n t i n u e s t o deliver with remarkable guests, inspirational breakout sessions and interactive exhibitor booths. T h e c o n f e re n c e a i m s t o ignite women’s voices and i n s p i re c h a n g e i n t h e i r personal journey through life. Thomas joins a long line of inspirational and notable speakers from past years including Gloria Steinem, Lisa Ling and Eve Ensler. Thomas is a founding director of the Ms. Foundation for Women and is a board member for the National Women’s Political Caucus, The Creative Coalition and the Museum of Television and Radio. She also carries o n t h e l i f e wo r k o f h e r father, Danny Thomas, by serving as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She continues to be an impactful voice for women and promotes change in communities across America. Joining Thomas at this year’s conference is praised humanitarian and photographer, Lisa Kristine. Kristine specializes in using photography to expose deeply human stories to inspire change and incite people to action. Closing out the day’s event will be East Bay native and women’s wellness and fitness specialist, Lorri Sullenberger, who will have wo m e n l e av i n g t h e d ay believing that anything is possible. The day-long conference, this year themed Women’s Vo i c e s ; C a t a l y s t s f o r C h a n g e, b l e n d s p re m i e r keynote and featured speaker presentations; interactive breakout sessions focused on contemporary issues such as health, b u s i n e s s a n d i n t e g ra t e d marketing, leadership, the art of negotiation, finding work/life balance and
entrepreneurship; exhibitor booths; and a fully stocked bookstore including author signings. San Francisco Bay Area award-winning news anchor, Dan Ashley will emcee the conference. Ashley is currently the weekday anchor of the ABC7 News at 6 & 11 p.m. and ABC7 News at 9 p.m. on Your TV20. He is actively engaged in the local community sitting on numerous boards and is frequently seen at local events throughout the East Bay. In his spare time, you can find this accomplished musician singing lead vocals with his band, Push. The EBWC is expected to sell out once again. Registration for this premiere conference is $195. Tickets include admission to this full day event, continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon reception, health information and screenings, prize drawings, and more. To l e a r n m o re a b o u t t h e E a s t B a y Wo m e n ’ s Conference including the conference agenda and to register, contact the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at www. walnut-creek.com or 925934-2007. Find out more
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