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Danville Mayor Renee Morgan explores the Central San reuse room.

Local Residents Ensure 20-Year Environmental Program Success Central Contra Costa County residents will be pleased to know that their diligent disposal of paints, batteries, florescent lightbulbs, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners have led to a 20-year success story. Central San, a central County based wastewater agency is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Household

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Residents in the San Ramon Valley are used to seeing wild turkeys running in the ﬁelds and even across busy streets. These turkeys were roaming around a San Ramon hillside. They look like turkeys…but don’t think you can put one of these on your Thanksgiving table!

The Sandhill Cranes are on their way by James Hale

One of our most elegant and conspicuous winter visitors to the refuges and farmlands in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys–the state’s great Central Valley–is the tall, migratory Greater Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis tabida). Its loud trumpetlike call is audible over long distances. While conducting research in the high Sierra at 7,400 feet on several occasions, I heard thousands of Sandhill Cranes calling as they migrated from their summer breeding grounds on their way to their wintering habitat. They were barely visible thousands of feet above the Sierra crest in expansive, V-shaped flocks. The pale, silver gray adults with a bare, red crown stand almost 5 feet tall. Their wings span almost 7 feet. Adults may weigh more than 15 pounds. The adult plumage often becomes stained rusty from iron oxides in the water. Immature birds have reddish -brown plumage and lack the red

crown. Sexes look alike. A bustle of shaggy feathers hangs over the rump of standing birds. In flight, with slow downbeat wing strokes and quick upstrokes, the neck and legs are fully extended. Six subspecies have been recognized in recent times. The Sandhill Crane has one of the oldest and longest fossil histories of any bird still found today. A 10 million year old crane fossil from Nebraska may be a prehistoric relative or the direct ancestor. The oldest definitive Sandhill Crane fossil is 2.5 million years old, over one and a half times older than the earliest remains of most living species of birds. A single, life size Native American Martis culture sandhill crane petroglyph in the Sierra on a granite boulder may be thousands of years old and the only one identified to date.

Sandhill Cranes are social birds that are usually encountered in pairs or family groups through the year and during the breeding season. During migration and winter, large flocks of non-related birds gather to forage and roost together. Sometimes thousands congregate at these sites. Sandhill Cranes are mainly herbivorous as they forage for seeds and other plant material in shallow wetlands and various upland habitat. Cultivated grains such as corn, rice, wheat, and sorghum support large numbers of cranes in the Great Valley and Sacramento San Joaquin delta during winter. Berries, small mammals, insects, snails, reptiles and amphibians supplement their diet. Sandhill Cranes mate for life and reinforce their pair bond with an elaborate courtship dance and display. The pair raise one brood

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per year. The female lays one to three (usually two) eggs from early April to late May. Both sexes build the nest using plant material in marshes, bogs, swales or on occasion in upland habitat. Both parents incubate the eggs for 29 See CRANE page 4

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The Liar Now - November 18 The charming and charismatic Dorante has but a single flaw: he cannot tell the truth. Cliton, his manservant cannot tell a lie. Together they bring us one of the Western w o r l d ’ s

greatest comedies. $34 - $56. Tickets for preview performances may be available to US Veterans and active college students for $15. Please visit our website for more information. Center REPertory Company, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: CenterREP.org or call 925-943SHOW (7469).

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Face It! Now - December 17 The Town of Danville proudly presents Face It!, a collaborative showing of juried artworks from Monte Vista, San Ramon Valley, California, Dougherty, and Venture High Schools. The prompt, ‘Face It!’ was left open for student interpretation. Teachers from the district worked individually with artists to find the personal meaning and impact this phrase has on an adolescent. Through sketches, research, brainstorming, trial and error, and finally a finished product, students have created their reply. Free. Village Theater Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: www. villagetheatreshows.com For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at 925-314-3460 or mbleier@danville.ca.gov About Abstraction: Bay Area Women Painters Now – December 17 This show celebrates 16 Bay Area women artists, emerging and established, who have worked in abstraction for years. Taking elements from a wide

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range of styles, such as op art, expressionism, minimalism, or layering different styles together, the artists in About Abstraction are extending a vital, universal, and dynamic dialogue about what abstraction can do—and what it can be—today. Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Diablo Ballet–A Swingin’ Holiday and More November 10 -12 The first program of Diablo Ballet’s 24th season opens with A Swingin’ Holiday and More, at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. This program featuring three stunning ballets, includes Diablo Ballet’s audience favorite, A Swingin’ Holiday by Broadway choreographer Sean Kelly, currently Associate Director of An American in Paris, will be performed live by the 16-piece Diablo Ballet Swing Orchestra. Also included in the program is the classic masterpiece, Valse Fantaisie by George Balanchine, originally created in 1953 for the New York City Ballet and set to a beautiful score by Mikhail Glinka, and the touching duet No One Does It Like You, choreographed by Robert Dekkers. Each performance will be followed by a complimentary dessert and coffee reception where you can meet and mingle with the dancers. $49. Discounts available for 17 and under. Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. Information: www. lesherartscenter.org or 925-943SHOW (7469). The Jazz Room with the Town of Danville Presents The Kelly Park BIG Band Returns with Guest Soloists Lisa Lindsley and Paul McKnight November 11 8pm. Kelly Park is a former faculty member and alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, Boston MA. He has been a fixture of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for many years, most notably as Musical Director of the Rrazz Room,

the premier SF nightclub from 2007-2013. The Kelly Park Big Band was founded in 2014 and has been an artist in residence at the Sound Room in Oakland since that time. The band is dedicated to the writing and performance of fresh original music and arrangements, it is designed to be a concert band, not a dance band. Although much of the music is composed and arranged by Mr. Park, he has created a platform that gives band members and local composers an opportunity to write for a big band. $15 Students $25 Adults $30 Door. Village Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Information and tickets: www. villagetheatreshows.com or 925-314-3400. HomeAid LIVE 2017 with Air Supply November 13 8pm. Join HomeAid Northern California for a memorable 8th Annual Benefit Show as music legends, Air Supply, lend their award winning talent in support of HomeAid’s mission to build and maintain dignified housing where families and individuals in need can rebuild their lives. $75 - $125. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW (7469).

DCMT presents Guys and Dolls Jr. November 16-25 Guys and Dolls Jr. follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson to front the money for the game, but Sky has other ideas. Guys and Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy and is a true musical theatre classic. $8 - $10. Village Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: www. villagetheatreshows.com or 925-314-3400. The Christmas Ballet presented by Smuin Ballet November 17 - 18 Baby, it’s cold outside, but it’s sizzlin’ hot with Smuin’s The Christmas Ballet! From classical to contemporary,

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Smuin offers two acts filled with a stunning array of ballet, tap, and jazz. $57 $82. Discounts available for students and groups of 10 or more. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www. lesherartscenter.org or 925-943SHOW (7469). Dixieland Jazz November 18 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 925-625-2707.

Adventures in Jazz: Leon Joyce, Jr. Organ Quartet November 18 7:30pm. Leon Joyce, Jr.’s musical career began in high school, but was really shaped and nurtured when he joined the Marine Corps in 1967. Throughout his illustrious career, he has performed and toured with Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, and many others. This decidedly different quartet composed of Hammond B-3 Organ, Vibes, tenor sax, and drums will make for a thrilling evening of jazz. $20 - $25. San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon. Information: ccclib. org/locations/sanramon.html or 925-973-2850. Blood Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice November 18 8pm. With World Class vocals, musicianship, & a multitude of solid gold hits, Blood Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice is at the top of their game. Vocal dynamo & pop phenomenon Bo Bice fronts the band with a self-assured voice & good looks. They are the band that fused rock, blues,

november 2017 pop music, horn arrangements and jazz improvisation into a hybrid that came to be known as “jazz-rock”. $64. D o u g h e r t y Va l l e y Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s C e n t e r located on the Dougherty Valley High School Campus, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. Information: www.sanramon. ca.gov/parks/theater or 925973-3343. Mozart Masterpieces November 19 2pm. Overture to Don Giovanni Concerto for Flute in G Major, Serenade No. 11 in Eb for eight wind instruments, Symphony No. 40 in g minor. $30. Discounts available for seniors 62 and over, and youths 17 and under. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW (7469).

Contra Costa Ballet’s The Nutcracker November 24 - 26 Join Clara and her beloved nutcracker-turned-prince on a magical journey among giant mice and toy soldiers into the deliciously-delightful Candy Kingdom. Contra Costa Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life in this festive production filled with colorful costumes, whimsical sets and an array of talented, young dancers. This one-hour performance is an elegant introduction to the holiday classic. $38. Discounts available for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www. lesherartscenter.org or 925-943SHOW (7469).

Elf JR November 28-30 Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The wouldbe elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s

permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. $20. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW (7469). Preschool Performance Series: Music by Octopretzel December 1 10am. Making little ones laugh, dance, and sing along since 2009, the Town of Danville is pleased to continue to present fun and unique toplevel entertainers for preschoolaged children. Presented in 50 minutes with no intermission. Artist may be subject to change. $5. Village Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: www. villagetheatreshows.com or 925-314-3400. Miracle on Improv Street Presented by Funny Bone Productions December 1 7:45pm. Act II Improv is giving a benefit performance. They will be doing long form scene based improv. Different from the short form games similar to Whose Line.... This troup has been dubbed: “Dramatically Comedic.” $15. Discount tickets available for seniors 62 and over, and Youth 17 and under. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW (7469).

Once Upon a Christmas presented by The Ballet School Ballet Joyeux December 1 - 2 A delightful narrated holiday ballet, which allows audience members of all ages to pass across the threshold of make-believe into a world where dreams can and do come true by learning to first believe in oneself. $12. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW (7469)

The Valley SenTinel TPW presents The Littlest Santa December 1-3 In this brand new holiday tale, a young girl wants to help Santa by bringing Christmas to those less fortunate. Along the way, she meets Santa, his elves, and a variety of North Pole characters. A heartwarming story with holiday songs the whole family with enjoy! This show is a perfect way to introduce children to theatre! Approximately 2 hours with intermission. $8 - $10. Village Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: www. villagetheatreshows.com or 925314-3400.

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Adventures In Jazz: Alvon Johnson December 2 7:30pm. Alvon Johnson is one of the most versatile musician/singer/guitarist/ entertainers on the music scene today. He’s sung with Big Bands, was a vocalist with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Coasters”, has won too many awards to list, including 2005 Blues Guitar Player of the Year, and has performed internationally with his band, including Russia, where he is referred to as “Ambassador of the Blues”. Alvon will have your toes tapping, your hands clapping, and wishing the show would not end! Adults $25, Students $20. San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon. Information and tickets: www. sanramonperformingarts.com or 925-973-2850.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies Danville Lighting of the Old Oak Tree

Friday, November 24 5:15 - 8:30pm Lighting of the Old Oak Tree is a tradition with strong roots in the Town of Danville. The community gathers after Thanksgiving to honor the Old Oak. Diablo Road, Old Oak Tree (925) 837-4400 danvillechamber.com or danville.ca.gov

Bishop Ranch Tree Lighting Celebration Fri, December 1, 2017 5:30 - 7:30pm Gather family and friends, come play in a snow park (with real snow!), listen to live music and watch the ceremonial lighting of our spectacular 70foot White Fir tree. The guest of honor, of course, is Santa Claus! Be sure to bring your camera and strike a pose with jolly old St. Nick. There will be a variety of refreshments, activities for the kids – and this year, the Rotary Club will be on hand to accept donations for One Warm Coat. Bring your family and friends, your cozy attire, and help spread the holiday spirit! Bishop Ranch 1 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd. San Ramon

Alamo Community Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 3 4:30 - 6:30 pm The Community Foundation of Alamo once again hosts this traditional holiday event,

including caroling, music, treats, beverages, and photos with Santa. Take part in the event’s food drive benefiting the Contra Costa Food Bank by donating canned or boxed nonperishable food items. Andrew H. Young Park at the corner of Danville Blvd. and Jackson Way, Alamo.

Hospice Tree of Lights ceremonies Hospice Tree of Lights ceremonies offer members of the community a way to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones. A few of this year’s ceremonies are listed below. For information about events in other locations, please visit www.HospiceEastBay.org Danville Friday, November 17 5:30pm Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street Alamo Tuesday, November 21 5:30pm Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd. Blackhawk Friday, December 1 5:00pm Blackhawk Road at Blackhawk Drive. Hospice East Bay provides compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, while offering emotional, spiritual, and grief support for the entire family. For more information visit www.hospiceeastbay.org

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Save the date for the 35th Annual Adopt-a-Family opportunity Alamo Tree Lighting Festival The festival is sponsored returns this holiday season The Community Foundation of Alamo will present the 35th Annual Alamo Tree Lighting on December 3rd from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. This year, Santa will be arriving by sports car, driven by one of his special elves! Following his introduction, he will be ready to hear all of the Christmas dreams and wishes for all children in attendance and parents can take pictures of their kids on Santa’s lap. Perfect gift idea for Grandparents and other relatives. The Tree Lighting is a festive family event and is attended by local groups, businesses, schools, community leaders, clubs and organizations. Students from local schools will provide music and we invite all to sing along. Local civic leaders will provide an inviting welcome, and community groups will have light beverages and treats to enjoy while listening to the seasonal music. This year again we will have the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) co-founded in 1991 by Alamo’s own Tony and Elaine La Russa. ARF saves dogs and cats

who have run out of time at public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives. ARF couples this focus with innovative programs strengthening the humananimal bond for children, seniors, veterans and people in disadvantaged circumstances. ARF’s statement of “People Rescuing Animals … Animals Rescuing People” is at the core of its mission. They have been instrumental in saving thousands of animals and have been very busy during these last few months helping with the rescue of pets from the deadly hurricanes and the wildfires. There will also be barrels provided by the Contra Costa Food Bank for donations of non-perishable foods. A donation tree for the local chapter of Teen Challenge will be available to help young adults this holiday who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and from abusive environments. While we encourage all to participate in any of the charitable organizations, it is not necessary to enjoy this beautiful and fun event.

by the Community Foundation of Alamo with the festival committee including Terri Delfosse, Kevin Musante, S h a r o n S c h u y l e r, J o h n Lineweaver, Andrew Elkin, Denise and Chris Rousset, Steve Mick, Alicia Watson, B r e n t Tu c k e r a n d I l e n e Ferguson. We are also very thankful for the generous donations, sponsorships and help from Oak Tree Plaza, Stone Valley Center, County Parks and Rec., World of Sound and Vision, Alamo World Travel, Alamo Ace Hardware and the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. We also give a BIG THANK YOU to Alamo and Danville Today and The Valley Sentinel for their continuing help and support for this and for all events they promote for our community! I f yo u a re i n t e re s t e d in helping with monetary donations for the Tree Lighting or for more information, please see the Community Foundation website: www. CFAlamo.com. We look forward to seeing everybody out to celebrate and to making this a fabulous and memorable event!

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Danville Community Presbyterian Church has a long history of reaching out to families in need during the Christmas season. 300 inner city families totaling approximately 1,200 people are adopted and provided a Christmas they would not ordinarily have. CPC supports over 50 mission partners. Eight of these organizations are included in the Christmas program. They are Harbor House in Oakland, Valley Pregnancy Center in Pleasanton, City Impact in San Francisco, City Team in Oakland, World Impact in Oakland, Today’s Youth Matter in Milpitas, Garden of Peace and Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond. The adopted families range in size from 2 to 12. The eight organizations provide

information about families in need to CPC. CPC spends four weeks beginning Nov. 12 parceling these families out to families along the 680 corridor who are willing to shop for the recipient inner city families and spread the season of Joy to others. The family gifts are wrapped, boxed and delivered on Dec. 9th to waiting trucks at CPC between the hours of 8:00 to 10:00 am. The gifts are then delivered to the inner city families on that same day. This is a great holiday giving opportunity for individuals and groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, a class, or workplace groups. For information about the program contact Tim Ahlberg at 925-980-1769. You can pick up family information or Tim can email it to you.

Gourmet Junk Food for our Troops Beef jerky all flavors Delta Nu Psi is a local sorority affiliated with Beta Sigma Phi, a national service sorority of women. Delta Nu Psi’s service project since 2004 has been to provide support and recognition to the men and women in our armed forces located in war zones. A major part of this support consists of sending boxes of “gourmet junk food” to the troops. Each box weighs about 30 pounds and is addressed to a contact person in the War Zone. This person is responsible for sharing the goodies with others in his or her local unit. The sorority collects items such as: Foil packets of tuna, chicken, crab or salmon Tuna or chicken salad in small cans (Bumble Bee) Fresh ground coffee Coffee creamer - all flavors and types Foil packets of dried fruit Any type of fruit roll-ups or fruit gushers

Energy bars – (All except low fat) Chocolate anything from November - March Hard candy and gum Fig Newtons, Strawberry Newtons, Girl Scout Cookies Corn Nuts - sunflower seeds Toothbrushes and razors Hot cocoa mix in packets Almonds, cashews or pistachios Hot cereal mix in packets Letters from students Donations for postage are also needed. T h e s o ro r i t y c o l l e c t s donations at CVS in Alamo on the first Friday of the month and at Lunardi’s in Danville on the second Friday. Both collections are from 11:30 until 2:00. Shoppers are given a list of needed items and it is their choice what to buy from the list. For more information visit the sorority’s website at deltanupsi.org.

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Christmas Memories at the San Ramon’s City Hall Puts Year-Round Museum of the San Ramon Spotlight on Diverse Cultures and their Valley featuring the Tassajara Holidays “The light show will Spotlights will sparkle at showcase our city’s diversity, City Hall and the Community San Ramon is putting One Room School inclusiveness and rich cultures,” Center with diverse colors t h e s p o t l i g h t – l i t e ra l l y The Museum of the San Ramon Valley happily announces its annual Christmas Memories Exhibit which opens on November 21 and continues until December 31. A special Open House will be held after the Danville Tree Lighting on the evening of November 24. The depot waiting room will be transformed into the Tassajara One Room School classroom of the late 1940’s. One of the highlights of the school year at the Tassajara One Room School was a Christmas program presented by the students to family and friends that included readings, music, and plays. This was an important part of the community’s Christmas celebration. Returning will be our popular antique sleigh and Santa (a great place for a family photo), our flying Santa, a 1940’s model train, the Polar Express Train, Father Christmas, decorated trees, toys, games,

Christmas music items, our memory tree and more. Please visit our exhibit and share your special school Christmas or holiday memories. Did you make paper chains, cut out snowflakes, decorate ornaments, or make gifts for family and friends? Everyone likes to read the special memories that are hung on our memory tree. Bring the whole family! There are several model trains to see, toys all over, unique gifts in the museum store (including local history books), and a display of the original Father Christmas outfit worn by Carmine DeVivi to light the Old Danville Oak Tree. The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is located at 205 Railroad Avenue in downtown Danville and is open 1-4 Tuesday-Friday, 10-1 Saturday and 12-3 Sunday. Visit our website at museumsrv.org for more information.

– on the cultures that make up the community with a year-round program that will showcase the colors and history of their respective holidays at City Hall and the Community Center.

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Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHW) located in Martinez. Over the last 20 years, the facility has collected over 36 million pounds of household hazardous waste. To commemorate 20 years of success, on Wednesday, October 18th a celebration event was held to honor the community partners that have contributed to the HHW’s success. With all the devastating natural disasters occurring locally and throughout our country, including the Loma Prieta Earthquake that rocked

that represent a variety of cultural holidays throughout the year. The display began with Diwali, a Hindu festival in late October and will continue with Hanukkah and Christmas in December and Lunar New Year in February.

said Mayor Bill Clarkson on behalf of the City Council. “This is just another step in meeting the City Council’s goal to celebrate the diversity of our community.” For more information visit www.sanramonculturalfests. com

the Bay Area 28 years ago this week, we know many local residents are looking for simple ways to take action and help protect the environment. D ro p p i n g o f f h o u s e h o l d hazardous waste to the HHW is one way the community can take action. HHW by the Numbers • 20 years - 36 million pounds of household hazardous waste collected • Enough paint has been collected to cover all the homes in Danville and Martinez • Enough batteries have been collected that equal the weight of five space shuttles!

• 90% of all the items collected are reused or recycled. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located at 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez. It is open Monday-Saturday from 9am4pm. HHW offers a Reuse Ro o m , a l l o w i n g q u a l i t y products dropped off at the HHW to be offered for free to customers. Reuse Room hours of operation: MondaySaturday 9am-3:30pm. For more information please visit www.centralsan. org.

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Seniors and the challenge of isolation By Judy Horvath

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help you with questions about Medicare health and drug plans. The call is free. Another terrific resource is the State Health Insurance and Counseling Program. SHIP is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides free, personalized counseling to people with Medicare. You can make an appointment to speak with a SHIP counselor in-person or over the phone. SHIP counselors are welltrained volunteers who often are enrolled in Medicare

Any senior with a diminished capacity either physically or mentally, should have in place a plan for evacuation in case of emergency. Perhaps an emergency-alert button, or a nearby neighbor to make sure they are out safely. Many have families who live out of the area and they cannot be of assistance at the last minute. The same kind of isolation can occur for seniors during holiday months when so many festivities are going on around them and the elderly or infirm person feels more loneliness than usual due to their lack of connection with others. Some of these seniors have no connection if they have had no children, or if their family is out of the area. They may be estranged from their extended family, or no longer have a living extended family. With the days becoming shorter and the weather more gloomy, depression and anxiety can occur easily for isolated seniors during these holiday times especially when there are no regular interactions with others.

There are no easy solutions but if you know of someone in this situation it would probably benefit them if there could be a discussion about what to do in the case of emergency. The discussion should take place and the senior should be reminded of what the plan is. It should be documented, gone over again and posted where it can be readily accessed. In the case of isolation over the holidays, ask them if there is a special holiday event that they might like to participate in. Perhaps ask to assist them to put up their own personal home décor and then to come back and take it down. Take them to a special holiday event of their choosing. Judy Horvath, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor, is the Founder/Director of Tender Heart Home Care. They would be happy to assist with any needs for Seniors. Tender Heart is an In-Home Caregiver Referral Agency established in 2003 and headquartered in San Ramon. Please call 925 838 4444 or visit website www.atenderheart.com for further information.

themselves, so they know the issues. They can help you sort through different health and drug plans and help find one that’s right for you. To contact your local SHIP office, go to www.shiptacenter. org. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan as of Jan. 1, 2018 but you’re not satisfied with it, you have a 45-day window to dis-enroll. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 14, 2018, you can drop your plan and return to Original Medicare. You can also sign up for a Part D drug plan during that time.

Having trouble paying for your Part D plan? You may be eligible for the Extra Help program, which helps cover your premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. Medicare beneficiaries typically save about $4,000 annually with Extra Help. For more information on Extra Help, go to www.SSA.gov/ prescriptionhelp. Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services Partners with UC Berkeley Board Fellows to Create Client Health Assessment Standard broader audience at the state Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services (MOWSOS) is proud to announce that it will receive the support of UC Berkeley graduate students to create a standardized health assessment program. Berkeley Board Fellows will design a standard health assessment, w o r k w i t h M OW S O S t o implement the assessment,

and review and analyze the resulting data. “Once we standardize and collect data, over time we can use this to affect policy at the local, state and national levels, and secure additional funding partnerships. Capturing the right data and interpreting it in a way that tells our story will enable us to speak to a

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In the horrendous fires recently, we have seen the most vulnerable of our population, the elderly living alone, facing the most significant danger and challenges when living alone in their home environment. Most people want and choose to live their lives out in their own home as long as possible. There are definite problems facing them in terms of natural disasters and getting to safety during those times. If they have nearby relatives who can assist, or a care provider, the evacuation danger can be minimized. Although they may be capable in ordinary times of getting out and to safety these capabilities may be diminished when dire circumstances occur. In our communities to the North, we found that with many of the phone lines down, people who cannot hear or cannot be roused from a sound sleep are in serious danger. Some of these folks actually lost their lives in those fires.

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Social Security Questions By Robert Cucchiaro

If you’re not already collecting Social Security, you probably will be one day, and it will be an important component of your retirement income. If you’re like many of our clients, your goal is to get as much out of the system as possible. The rules are complex and the options can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s very important that you have someone guiding you that understands how the system works. For many couples, the difference between getting the maximum benefit and the minimum benefit can be hundreds of thousands of dollars. In order to provide you some more guidance here are 3 tips that may be helpful when analyzing your own situation: 1. C o n s i d e r a n advanced claiming strategy – If you’re married, there are a bunch of strategies the two of you might employ that can increase your total benefits. For example, you might start collecting the benefits of the spouse with the lower lifetime earnings at full retirement while delaying the benefits of the higher-earning spouse until age 70. That way, you both get some income earlier, and when the higher earner hits 70, they can collect extralarge checks. Also, should that higher-earning spouse die first, the spouse with the smaller earnings history can collect those bigger benefit checks -- as widows and widowers can choose to receive 100% of their late spouse’s benefit instead of their own. Meanwhile, a spouse who never worked outside the home or never earned much may be able to bypass his or her own benefits and collect spousal benefits worth 50% of a higher-earning spouse’s benefits. (Even divorcees can collect benefits based on an ex’s earnings, if they were married at least 10 years and have not remarried.) 2. Don’t let earned income impact your benefits – Prior to “full” retirement age there is a penalty for earning income

while also collecting social security. That penalty comes in the form of a social security reduction benefit. The normal or “full” retirement age for Social Security used to be 65, but it has been increased over the years. For those born in 1937 or earlier, it’s 65, for those born in 1960 or later, it’s 67, and for those born between 1937 and 1960, it’s somewhere in between. For 2018 the amount a single person can earn before their social security benefits start getting impacted is only $17,040, above that amount $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $2 in earnings. 3. Coordinate Social Security Benefits with Tax Planning – Social Security benefits are not exempt from taxes. If you have income from a job (even if you aren’t hit by the earnings test), investments or other sources, such as withdrawals from retirement savings plans, you could owe federal income taxes on up to 85% of your benefits. And to make matters worse, one of the sources of income that is included when determining whether or not social security income is taxable is interest from tax-free bonds (think government or municipal bonds). This is one of the reasons having a Roth IRA can be so helpful in retirement as Roth IRA income doesn’t count against you for social security taxation purposes. One smart strategy we design for our clients is a 15 year taxable income projection, where we estimate what their tax rates will be over time and then make strategic decisions to help lower the total amount they pay. This could include bunching deductions, a series of mini-Roth IRA conversions, or offset taxable events with gifting to donor advised funds. Whether you are already retired or 10 years away, the team at Summit Wealth & Retirement is here to help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Our team includes two CFPs, a CFA and an MBA and we are conveniently located in Danville. Call us to make a complimentary appointment at 925-927-1900 or visit our website at www. summitwealthandretirement. com.

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I would characterize the “Before” photograph of this By Steven Wynn is one of the most important Alamo master bathroom as W h e t h e r i t ’ s a n spaces in a home. Does your busy and cluttered. Too much invigorating pre-dawn shower, bathroom live up to this ideal? mirror, too little storage, and or a relaxing steam at the end If not, it might be time to give dated cabinetry, fixtures and of a trying day, how we bathe your master bathroom the finishes. While functional, our contributes to a refreshed state “spa treatment” with a worthy client wanted to modernize of mind. Bathing well offers remodel – an investment that the bathroom with clean renewal of body and spirit. will revitalize you and your lines, improved storage, and a The master bathroom, then, home. custom, warm aesthetic. The Shower is the Feature – By omitting a seldom-used bathtub, we were able to design a larger shower. There is ample room for two shower heads, including one on a slide bar with a hose long enough to reach the nearby bench. With the shower fully enclosed, we were able to install a steam unit (the generator is in the attic above, with access via the adjacent closet). Large natural stone FREE SOLAR FAN tiles are featured at the vertical accented by a vertical ALL Monitoring FREE SOLAR FAN surfaces, ANALYSIS & column of mosaic tile. Notice System With QUOTES FAMILY the ¼” aluminum Schlüter FAN Every Installation ARE FREE ALL FREE SOLAROWNED strip used in between. ANALYSIS & We believe that you should be able to Monitor LOCAL At the Shower – Curb your Systems production at all times! ALL QUOTES Monitoring BUSINESS FREE $1,000 Value Monitoring System FAMILY or No Curb? – Many clients ANALYSISARE & FREE with every Installation! No Minimum Purchase Required! System With OWNED prefer to omit the curb at the QUOTES FAMILY Offer expires 12/6/17 ARE FREE WeEvery believe thatInstallation you should be able to Monitor shower. This is especially wise LOCAL OWNED your Systems production at all times! when designing for aging in BUSINESS We believe that you should be able to Monitor LOCAL FREE $1,000 Value Monitoring System your Systems production at all times! place – by removing the curb, with every Installation! BUSINESS FREE $1,000 Value Monitoring System No Minimum Purchase Required! we reduce the chances of a with every Installation! Offer expires 12/6/17 No Minimum Purchase Required! dangerous slip and fall, while Offer expires 12/6/17 925-334-5330 2450 Stanwell Dr. #295, Concord providing wheelchair-ready www.MyUtilityLiberty.com access. However, to remove the We care about our community and we believe in giving back. A portion of each project profit will curb we typically have to drop be donated, in your honor, to a non-profit association of your choice. the floor framing underneath. Discuss the options and your 925-334-5330 priorities with your designer. 2450 Stanwell Dr. #295, Concord 2450 Stanwell Dr. #295, Concord www.MyUtilityLiberty.com Glass is Not All the Same www.MyUtilityLiberty.com We care about our community and we believe in giving back. A portion of our eachcommunity project profitand will we believe We care about – In this shower, we used be donated, in yourback. honor,A toportion a non-profi association in giving of teach project profit will of in your choice. Starphire Ultra-Clear low-iron be donated, your honor, to a non-profit association of your choice. glass. You notice the difference

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from standard 3/8” tempered glass particularly when viewing the glass on edge – standard glass appears green, while low-iron glass is clear. Low-iron glass brings more light into the room and unmatched clarity. We make the most of the glass by omitting mullions at the butt-jointed angle and at the oversized door. Simple chrome patch plates and hinges match other hardware in the shower. Ve n t i n g W i n d o w – The window by the bench offers plenty of light, while maintaining privacy with obscure glass. Ventilation is important to reduce the buildup of moisture and inhibit the growth of mold. One of a Kind – Our client is a photographer, and throughout the house we

created focal points to feature his art – the master bathroom is no exception. Just as his art is unique, so is the bathroom. We maintained the existing volume and skylights, inserting the shower as a unit below. The solid surface countertop matches the top of the shower bench, and the splash matches the mosaic in the shower. Lighting is simplified and refined, and includes a light inside the shower. At the cabinets, the large unit on top of the counter was a key addition, providing storage for bottles, towels, and appliances that otherwise clutter the room. The result is a space that uniquely suits the owners’ needs and tastes, offering a welcome corner of respite and tranquility.

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(i.e., focused on the number of individuals served and the number of units of service provided), to an outcomesbased coordinated care model (i.e., focused on the impact of services provided). “In order for us to influence policy, we must collect data. Connecting social determinants to health outcomes is a national conversation with little data,” continues Clark. “Because we see over 6,000 older adults in their homes each year, no other organization in Contra Costa County is as capable of impacting

the social determinants of health. Creating a system for measuring outcomes will add credibility and voice to our work. We are so thankful to the Berkeley Board Fellows for helping us to quantify the positive impact we are making on seniors’ social and physical health outcomes!” Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is a fullservice nonprofit organization dedicated since 1968 to helping seniors live independently and with dignity. Based in Walnut Creek, the agency serves older adults all across Contra Costa County. More information can be found at www.mowsos.org.

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Big Break Regional Shoreline By Beverly Lane, President, East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors

The California Delta is a 1,250-square-mile waterway that drains half of the state through the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. It plays a critical role in the environment, providing habitat for a diverse variety of wildlife, especially birds and fish. There’s no better way to learn more about the California Delta than a visit to Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley. Located on Big Break Road off Oakley’s Main Street, Big Break has a visitor center with programs and displays highlighting the Delta history and environment. There’s a pier for close-up viewing of the waterway, a shaded amphitheater, a kayak launch area, picnic tables, and a walkon scale model of the Delta, which shows how water drains from creeks into the river. Multi-use regional trails link Big Break to Marsh Creek in Oakley and the Delta De Anza Regional Trail. The Big Break area was originally home to Native American tribes. Spanish explorers arrived in 1772, and

French trappers in 1832. After the California Gold Rush, unsuccessful miners turned to farming, built levees, and tilled the Delta’s rich topsoil. The name “Big Break” came from a 1928 break in levees that separated an asparagus farm from the San Joaquin River and Dutch Slough. Agriculture is still the predominant Delta land use today. The Big Break Visitor Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s a Delta Discoveries program there from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, featuring arts and crafts activities with a Delta theme. From 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday, you can help the park staff test the Delta

water quality, using state of the art instruments. Results go into a regional database that is used by researchers, scientists and water managers. Other upcoming programs will include a fall foliage walk from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, and a reduce, reuse and recycle session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, showing ways to reuse common household items. Scatology is on the agenda from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 with naturalist Cat Taylor. You can tell what animals were around by checking what they left behind. And there’s a nature scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, a self-guided adventure following clues to find hidden objects.

The Valley SenTinel The world of water bugs will be the focus of a program from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. November’s schedule concludes with a chance for Girl Scout Juniors to earn the Animal Habitat badge. The program is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Daisies, Brownies, Cadettes and Seniors are welcome,

too. Adult participation and registration are required for the Girl Scout program. To register, call 888-327-2757, select option 2, and refer to program number 19152. So there’s plenty to see and do out at Big Break. For general information, call the park at 888-327-2757, ext. 3050.

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New Teen driver education Program to Emphasize Safety at San Ramon Valley “Two hours can save a Life!” Uniﬁed Schools grateful for our community

San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), in partnership with Street Smarts and the California Highway Patrol, will implement a new system for students who wish to obtain on-campus parking permits that emphasizes traffic safety. Beginning in the 20182019 school year, students and their parent/guardian must attend a free two-hour “CHP Start Smart” class in order to be eligible for a parking permit. Start Smart provides an opportunity for teens and their parents/guardians to discuss the serious laws, obligations, responsibilities and family expectations that are part of driving a vehicle. The goal is to promote and create safe driving habits around SRVUSD schools. “The CHP Start Smart classes provide an excellent opportunity for students and their parents to engage each other in a conversation about safe driving practices. We are

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partners for coming together yet again to promote safety in the San Ramon Valley,” SRVUSD Superintendent Rick Schmitt said. The Start Smart classes will begin in the 2017-2018 year for parking pass eligibility in the 2018-19 school year. At this class, officers from the California Highway Patrol will discuss traffic avoidance techniques, collision c a u s i n g f a c t o rs, d r i ve r / parent responsibilities and seatbelt usage. All SRVUSD comprehensive high schools will offer several free classes each year that are open to anyone. The class must only be taken once during a student’s high school career. Students and their parent or guardian will need to sign-in at the event to verify attendance for their school. Students can attend any of the SRVUSD CHP Start Smart events. Reservations are required.

said CHP Public Information Officer Brandon Correia, who also teaches the class. For class dates, FAQ’s, or contact information, visit the SRVUSD Start Smart webpage at www.srvusd.net/startsmart

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For additional Community Events visit: www.ValleySentinel.com Please email information about your events to info@valleysentinel.com COMMUNITY EVENTS November 10-11-12 Veterans Day Celebration Danville 8am-5pm Help us honor our Veterans by participating in some of the activities in Danville this Veterans Day, November 11. A special tribute video and slide show will be shown honoring Vietnam Veterans and other Veterans service organizations in the San Ramon Valley. Throughout Veterans Day Weekend- Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12, the Veterans service organizations will be hosting an extended open house at the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Avenue, showcasing the military displays, military vehicles and more. November 17 Hospice Tree of Lights, Danville Bring closure for yourself or simply remember someone beloved to you at the hospice of the east Bay and Danville Women’s Club annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. You may purchase a light for $30, listen to music and poetry, or have hot coffee, cider, and foods. The ceremony will be held at the Danville Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville. November 24 Lighting of Old Oak Tree Make memories with your loved ones at Danville’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Diablo Road from 5:15pm to 8:30pm. Watch as Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle a little magic dust on the old oak tree and bring it to light. Warm feelings will quickly quell the cool air as local choral groups provide musical accompaniment and neighborhood businesses pass out hot beverages. Want to keep the magic going? Stroll downtown and enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and holiday shopping through the festively decorated streets. December 1 Bishop Ranch Tree Lighting Event 5:30-7:30pm Gather family and friends, come play in a snow park (with real snow!), listen to live music and watch the ceremonial lighting of our spectacular 70-foot White Fir tree. The guest of honor, of course, is Santa Claus! Be sure to bring your camera and strike a pose with jolly old St. Nick. There will be a variety of refreshments, activities for the kids – and this year, the Rotary Club will be on hand to accept donations for One Warm Coat. Bring your family and friends, your cozy attire, and help spread the holiday spirit! Bishop Ranch 1, 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. December 3 Alamo Tree Lighting 4:30-6:30pm The Community Foundation of Alamo will present the 35th Annual Alamo Tree Lighting. Santa will be arriving by sports car. The Tree Lighting is a festive family event and is attended by local groups, businesses, schools, community leaders, clubs and organizations. There will be light beverages and treats to enjoy while listening to the seasonal music. Donation opportunities to ARF, Contra Costa Food Bank and Teen Challenge will be available, but not necessary to come enjoy this annual community event taking place at Andrew H. Young Park, 3000 Danville Blvd., Alamo. For more info, visit www.CFAlamo.com. December 7 Candace Anderson Holiday Open House 5-7pm Please join Supervisor Andersen and her staff for a Holiday Open House at our ofﬁce located at 309 Diablo Road in Danville. We will also be gladly accepting monetary donations to the Food Bank of Contra Costa County. No family should be without food for the holidays. We hope you can stop by for some appetizers and hot chocolate. If you plan to join us, please RSVP to (925) 957-8860. ONGOING Special Services for Children with Cancer and Their Families Cancer Support Community offers short-term counseling (12 to 20 sessions) at no cost to children with cancer and their families. Counseling can be for the family, siblings, and/or kids coping with cancer. Counseling is provided by doctoral interns or post doctoral fellows under the supervision of our clinical psychologists. To request this service, please call us at 925-933-0107 and ask to speak with our program director, Margaret Stauffer, LMFT. Hope Hospice seeking volunteers Hope Hospice is currently looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering to assist hospice patients and their families. 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.

Alamo Farmer’s Market Every Sunday, Year round 9am-2pm, rain or shine. Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, nuts, local honey, live music, delicious varieties of hummus with fresh pita and pita chips. Located in the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center, at Stone Valley Road and Danville Blvd., with convenient parking. 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 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. Bishop Ranch 3, 2641 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Canine Companions for Independence Puppy Class Each Saturday 10-11am. 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. Athenian High School, 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville. Information: 925-838-3213, cci.org/ eastbaychapter Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum–open for Fun on the Farm Every Saturday 11am-2pm. Enjoy tours of the Glass House Museum, the farm and its history. Tours are $5 per person, or $8 for both tours on the same day. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. Information: 925973-3284 or visit www.sanramon.ca.gov. Saturday without Reservations at the Tao House Every Saturday 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Come explore this 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 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. The Danville Area Senior Hikes (DASH) is open to all adults and meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. The group starts at 8:45am at Osage Park, 816 Brookside Drive, Danville and returns about 1pm. 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. Trips Trip Desk is open Tuesdays 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: 925973-3250. 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. To find out the exact meeting location, please call the Senior Center at or email trailblazer88@comcast.net. 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 Dougherty Station Library Front Desk.

Book group meets at Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Information: Carol Yuke, Adult Services Librarian. 925-973-2850. BUSINESS November 9 After Hours Business Mixer – Heller Jewelers 5:30-7:00 pm. Join the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce for our November networking mixer for refreshments and networking with other business owners. Members $5, Non-members $20. Mixer will take place at Heller Jewelers, 2005 Crow Canyon Place #168 in San Ramon. For more information visit www.danvilleareachamber.com or call (925) 837-4400. First Steps To Successful Start-Ups 9:00am-12:30pm Learn about the attributes of a successful entrepreneur, invaluable sources of information for the nuts and bolts of starting your business including licenses and permits, the business planning process and key information sources for developing your business plan, how to take advantage of the Small Business Development Center’s free and low cost services for your new business, and more! Join us to learn about the key success factors every new business owner needs before starting their venture! For more information call Oscar Dominguez at (925) 602-6806 Contra Costa SBDC, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room Pleasant Hill Free November 10 Using Spreadsheets And Online File Share To Manage Your Business Information 9:00am-12:00pm From food customer surveys, to construction budgets, you may often need to calculate information to help make business decisions. Local community college students, will be on hand to help you ﬁnd, install and use the right mobile app to help you organize data, and track information. For more information call Oscar Dominguez at (925) 602-6806. Contra Costa SBDC, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room Pleasant Hill Free November 14 Holiday Sip & Shop 6-9pm You and your friends are cordially invited to this complimentary holiday social. Come on by, grab a drink, enjoy some food, do a little shopping and have a night of fun! Victory Workplace, 100 Church Street, Danville Prop 64: How the Legalization of Marijuana Will Impact the Management of Your Employees 5:30-7:00pm. The recent legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in California brings with it numerous challenges and new issues for employers. Does your business have the necessary policies in place to address the legalization of marijuana? What steps can you take to maintain a drug free work environment? What are the restrictions on drug testing employees? What are workers’ rights regarding recreational and medical marijuana use? De La Housaye & Associates located at 1655 N. Main Street, Suite 260, Walnut Creek. For more information call Heather Larsen 925-944-3300. Complimentary. Registration is required. November 16 Third Thursday Mixer - Sunrise Villa San Ramon 5:30-7:00pm Please join The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce for our Third Thursday Mixer at Sunrise Villa San Ramon! 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. Sunrise Villa San Ramon, 9199 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon November Holiday BASH Hosted by Capital One Café 5:30-7:00pm. Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau for the monthly BASH. This November Holiday BASH is hosted by Capital One Café on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Our hosts have a wonderful Holiday BASH planned, so we hope to see you there! Capital One Café, 1139 South Main Street, Walnut Creek This event is FREE to all Walnut Creek Chamber Members; please remember to bring your business card. Non-member admission is $10.00 [cash only] and a business card. Website Building Basics–Building And Publishing Your Very Own Website 9:00am-12:00pm This inspiring and interactive 1-day workshop is suitable for any level of experience or ability. This workshop is designed to introduce you to building and publishing your very own website. Bring your laptop to this workshop for an interactive session and learn; What is Wordpress - Introduction, Setting up a Wordpress Website; Wordpress Themes, Plugins, Menus; How to create or edit pages, How to create or edit blog articles, Security, Performance and Backup, How to get my Wordpress website found on the internet and much, much more, A to Z! For more information visit.contracostasbdc.org, or call Oscar Dominguez

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November 17 5 Easy Steps To Motivate Your Customer To Buy 9:30am-12:00pm In sales whether it be online or offline, today you’ve got to give your customer reasons to buy now. In this presentation you will receive the tips you need to motivate your buyer to clearly see how your product or service can help them achieve their needs and wants. You will walk out with: Easy to implement influence strategies to cause higher conversion rates online; Objection handling techniques to close more business; Concise business coaching for your specific sales and marketing challenges. For more information call Oscar Dominguez at (925) 602-6806. CONTRA COSTA SBDC, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room Pleasant Hill . Free

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.

BNI Every Thursday Noon-1:30pm. We are actively looking for new members to refer business to in the trades. We need a plumber, electrician, handyman and cleaning service but are also looking for other professions like property manager, event planner and many others. Vic Stewart’s Restaurant at 850 S Broadway in Walnut Creek. 925-330-8275 or david@staff. webquarry.com BBR-Partners for Success 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 12-1pm. One of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce’s successful Business by Referral groups, Partners for Success meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to provide concrete business leads to one another. Chamber Conference Room, 117 E Town & Country Drive, Danville. www. danvilleareachamber.com BBR-Sunrise Alliance 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am. One of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce’s successful Business by Referral groups, Sunrise Alliance meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to provide concrete business leads to one another. Chamber Conference Room, 117 E Town & Country Drive. Danville. www. danvilleareachamber.com CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Danville Veteran Service Organizations 8am-11am Every Saturday at Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley – in Danville – the VSOs jointly host a “Veterans Coffee Social” from 8AM until 11AM… Bring a friend or fellow Veteran and show them the museum - share some social time. Drop In - no reservations – all Veterans welcome… stop for a few minutes - or stay for hours! WW II Vet & Senior Docent Art Gaskns has pastries waiting for you! Please share information about our VMB /SRV Military Museum & Library open daily M-F from 9-3 and it’s free! Tri-Valley Fly Fishers Visitors welcome. Meetings feature speakers who share their knowledge of the sport. Held at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of every month, September through June at the LivermorePleasanton Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road, Livermore, CA 94551. Information: email Roger Perry at President@Tri-valleyflyfishers.org Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Advances equity for women and girls. AAUW membership is open to all graduates of accredited four year colleges or universities and those holding an Associate Degre. For information contact Soni at 286-1737 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

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. RECURRING Mondays: The Walnut Creek Garden Club 9:45-11am Meets the second Monday of each month.The November 13 program of the Walnut Creek Garden Club is “Holiday Decorating with Flowers” Stephen Brown AIFD, Environmental Horticulture and Floral Design, City College of San Francisco. Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Road, Walnut Creek 9:45 - Business Meeting; 10:30 Social; 11:00 Program. We invite you to attend a meeting. Questions: mslittle44@gmail.com 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. 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 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. Boundary Oak, 3800 Valley Vista, Walnut Creek. Information: visit www.Branch116.org. Tuesdays: Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club 10-12pm. On Sept. 26 Join us for a Welcome Coffee to learn about our club. Meets 4th Tuesdays of each month. For the location or more info send an email to: alamodanvillenewcomers@gmail.com 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.

San Ramon Valley Geneological Society 10am. Meets every third Tuesday at the LDS Church, 2949 Stone Valley Road, Alamo. http://srvgensoc.org 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 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 925887-5681 or vickis@hospiceeastbay. org. ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: arf.net. Divorced and Separated Workshop 7- 8:30pm. A new workshop series for divorced and separated people is being held on 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 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. Reservations, please email us at www.info@sir128.com by Friday prior to the luncheon. Bridges Golf Club, 9000 S. Gale Ridge Rd., San Ramon. Alamo Rotary 12:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Info: 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, Danville. Info: sanramonvalleyrotary.com. Danville Lions Club 6:30pm. Meets the first and third Wednesday at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Information: Truman Howard 925-7872565 truman.howard@gmail.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 925-2752412. Info: 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.

The Valley SenTinel 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. 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: Danville Alamo Garden Club Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the months between September and June starting at 9:15 am at the Alamo Women’s Club 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo. If you have any questions, contact Susan at membershipvp@ dagc.us or go to our website: www. dagc.us. November 16 The Danville Women’s Club invites you to lunch with socializing at 11, lunch at 11:30, and a guest speaker at noon. Contact Lynne Vuskovic at (925) 285-8285 or e-mail danvillewc@ gmail.com to RSVP. Located at 242 West Linda Mesa Avenue. 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 Thursday at 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, 2   491 San Miguel Drive,  Walnut Creek. Information: 925-736-8627.

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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. Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact Gregg Riehl at 925-254-8349 or jgriehl@gmail.com. Free. All are welcome. Information: Howard Zalkin at 939-4210 or Ronnie Wanetick at 933-6357. California Writer’s Club November 11 Writers’ Workshop:. Arlene Miller, Grammar Diva. Sign-in starts at 8:30am and the workshop ends at noon (lunch is served). The cost is $45 for members, $55 for guests. Zio Fraeda’s Restaurant . Reservation deadline is noon on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. To reserve a spot, go t the CWC Mt. Diablo website at: cwcmtdiablo.org/current-cwc-mt-diablomeeting Sundays: Cars n Coffee: First Sunday of Every Month 8-10am. Automotive enthusiasts gather in the parking lots of the Blackhawk Museum to share their vehicles and admire other fabulous classic cars. Cars & Coffee is a year round event, rain or shine. The Museum opens at 9am on Cars & Coffee Sundays and there is a Docent-led tour at 2pm. Participating car owners receive two complimentary tickets to the Museum courtesy of our sponsors. Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. www. blackhawkmuseum.org

Help Wanted Senior Business Analyst: MS in C.S., Engineering, or rltd. & 2 yrs. rltd. exp. CV to: Bank of the West, careers@bankofthewest.com. Position in San Ramon, CA.

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.

Head of Business Intelligence & Data Management: Master’s in Bus. Admin., Mgmt. Info. Sys. or rltd. & 3 yrs. exp. in job offered or rltd. CV to: Bank of the West, 2527 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583. ATTN: HR or email careers@bankofthewest.com. EEO. Position in San Ramon, CA.

Fridays: Transitions-“Navigating Life’s Turning Points Together” 9-11:30am. Our mission is to encourage and support women from empty nest, to aging parents and everything in between. Community Presbyterian

Client Architect. San Ramon, CA. Lead product architecture for e-commerce solutions. BS in Eng’ring or Comp Eng’ring + 2 yrs exp in job offered. Travel to unanticipated client sites 50% of time reqd. Grid Dynamics Intl., Inc., mvainer@griddynamics.com.

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2017 Kia Fortes SX By David and Judy Colman

The Kia Forte we drove had 4 cylinders, 5 doors and 6 speeds. All those elements combined to make it number 1 –the best compact sport sedan we have driven so far in 2017. From the outside, the Forte5 is a stunning looker, thanks to the rake produced by a low nose and high tail. Finely chiseled upper and lower belt lines accentuate the illusion of forward motion. A bold red stripe across the face of the piano black grill confers a sportiness reinforced by red bolstered deep bucket seats. This Kia impresses you up front with its alluring design, and the promise of high performance. In practice, the Forte5 does not disappoint. Under the hood lies a turbocharged , direct gas injection, 4 cylinder engine displacing just 1.6 liters. This sideways mounted motor returns exceptionally good mileage, with an overall EPA rating of 25MPG. More important for enthusiast drivers, the little stormer really puts out the power, with 201hp enough to

chirp the driven front wheels all the way through first gear. The acceleration doesn’t let up as you snick the 6-speed manual through its precisely designated slots. Kia has wisely chosen closely spaced gear ratios, with rpm drops of 500 or less as you upshift through the range. As a result, the Forte5 competently completes any passing maneuver you care to attempt, and proves especially strong at merging with freeway traffic. The Forte5 is a Korean designed car. However, it is built in Pesqueria, NL, Mexico. Of the major components used in its construction, only the gearbox actually comes from Korea. Build quality is excellent, with interior seams that match perfectly, doors that shut cleanly with a resounding thunk, and high class materials used throughout. In fact, it should come as no surprise that the Forte model line, along with other Kia vehicles, has won the J.D. Power award for “Best Initial Quality” 2 years

in a row. In addition to such celebrated delivery chops, this Kia also carries a 5 year/60,000 mile Limited Basic Warranty, a similar Roadside Assistance package, and a 10 Year/100,00 mile Limited Powertra1n Warranty. In addition to this long term practicality, the Forte5 also offers plenty of useful travel configurations thanks to that fifth door tailgate/hatchback.

You can drop the rear seats flat for 15 cubic feet of interior storage, or with the seats elevated, carry 4 adults with their belongings hidden inside the fully covered trunk space. The Forte5 is really a best- ofboth-worlds design solution, with a tailgate which does not suffer from the fishbowl display shortcomings of a true hatchback. This turbocharged, manual transmission Kia is an absolute blast to drive. Start at the

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Downtown Alamo Roundabout Receives Full Funding By Candace Andersen. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

I’ve found that people have strong feelings about roundabouts. Many enthusiastically support them while others vehemently oppose their installation. I’m often surprised at the passionate response I get when discussing roundabouts. Studies show that traffic roundabouts provide lasting benefits and community value in many ways. They are safer, more efficient, less costly and more aesthetically p l e a s i n g t h a n s t a n d a rd , conventional intersection d e s i g n s . A d d i t i o n a l l y, roundabouts are an excellent way to complement other transportation objectives such as “Complete Streets,” where a road is designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities, without compromising the ability to keep everyone moving through otherwise increasingly congested cities and towns. For over 15 years the community of Alamo has considered the idea of a roundabout as a means to calm traffic and address unsafe conditions on Danville Boulevard, between Stone Valley Road and Jackson Way in downtown Alamo. The average daily traffic on this section of Danville Boulevard is approximately 20,000 vehicles per day, and has one of the highest rates of pedestrians and bicyclists within the County. The frequent left turns in both

directions from the center “chicken Lane” challenge even the best drivers. The collision rate at the intersection of Danville Boulevard and Orchard Court just outside the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center is 2.5 times the statewide average for similar intersections. The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), which is made up of 8 Alamo residents appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, held numerous public meetings to explore options to make this intersection and Danville Boulevard safer. After hearing from other Alamo residents and weighing the various options, a roundabout was selected as the project that would improve safety while creating much less congestion than a standard traffic signal. The roundabout option was also supported by the Alamo Improvement Association (AIA), a local community organization that has been dedicated to preserving and enhancing the distinctive character of Alamo for the past 61 years. The Danville Boulevard/ Orchard Court Complete Streets Improvements Project will construct a roundabout at the Danville Boulevard/ Orchard Court intersection and install “complete streets” improvements along Danville Boulevard between Jackson Way and Stone Valley Road in downtown Alamo. It will reconstruct sidewalks to provide improved pedestrian access throughout the corridor and improve bicycle and pedestrian safety through implementation of the roundabout. While it will reduce vehicle speeds, traffic will flow more smoothly. It will improve the safety and ease of pedestrians crossing Danville Boulevard and enhance the

safety of bicyclist movement through downtown Alamo. The project includes a slurry seal and re-striping of the roadway to reduce it to one travel lane in each direction through the roundabout. Other project features may include storm drain modifications, landscaping, storm-water treatment areas, signage, utility adjustments and relocation of existing roadside features. The estimated total cost for the Alamo roundabout project is $4.143 million. Partial funding of $1.370 million has been received from Measure J Regional Funds. The Public Works Department applied for grants to fund the remainder of the project, and received a $2.718 million Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant. The small funding shortfall will be covered by local road funds. Now fully funded, the project is estimated to begin construction in the summer of 2020. Currently, design and environmental studies are underway and Public Works survey crews h ave b e g u n p e r f o r m i n g topographical surveys. My office is here to serve the residents of Contra Costa County District 2, which includes San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Saranap, Parkmead, Lafayette, Moraga, Canyon and Orinda. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can provide you with additional information on this topic or on other County issues. I can be reached at SupervisorAndersen@bos. cccounty.us or 925-957-8860.

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