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8 Windward Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate

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SAN RAFAEL 3 BEDROOMS

5 Creekside Sun 1-4 First Marin Realty, Inc 31 Adrian Sun 2-4 First Marin Realty, Inc 59 Bret Harte Sun 1-3 Alain Pinel Realtors 621 Vendola Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate 26 Creekside Sun 1-4 First Marin Realty, Inc 128 Dowitcher Sun 1-4 Frank Howard Allen

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271 Santa Rosa Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 99 Glen Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate 25 Santa Rosa Sun 1-4 McGuire Real Estate 100 Harrison Sun 2-4 McGuire Real Estate

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TIBURON 3 BEDROOMS

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vertical succulent gardens on-site that involve professional construction techniques and infrastructure, and are commissioned for a specific space. Now if you’re the crafty type you may want to try the “Woolly Pockets” system, which is created for home gardeners. Try it or buy it as a holiday gift for someone who is artsy and has a green thumb and patience. The directions say all you need are some “basic tools” and “commonsense,” which immediately excludes many of us...No worries. We’ll stick to painting clay pots. What’s the best part of running such a divine nursery? “What’s most challenging right now is juggling all of the projects that I’m so excited about; projects here at the nursery and design projects in the community and for private clients,” says Grubb. “What’s most fun is actually creating gardens and realizing new projects here at the store. And, our Thanksgiving Open House! It’s become a tradition and is now our favorite event of the year.” Bring your friends, family and out-of-town guests to this sanctuary. They’ll thank you for taking them to this Bay Area tropical paradise. Be warned though: Make room for a palm tree in your car in advance. < Visit Annie at www.dirtdiva.com

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my brother is grateful when he receives another book in the mail from me. My thinking is that if it doesn’t come naturally, you can learn it. My niece and nephew will thank me one day. I had the opportunity last week to observe my parents with their new grandchildren. They’re patient, kind and engaged with Kyle and Carly. I do not recognize these people. My father couldn’t stop smiling when one of the little ones climbed on his lap. “Grandpa read story,â€? demanded Kyle. Out came Thomas the Tank Engine for the third time that morning. “Grams, want to play Candyland with me?â€? asked Carly. My mother quickly cleared the kitchen table and set up the board. Who is this woman? I swear I don’t remember playing a board game with my mother. I checked in with my siblings to make sure I wasn’t experiencing early onset Alzheimer’s. They assured me my memory is intact. Our parents, who certainly missed every Parenting 101 class when they were raising us, somehow innately know how to be wonderful grandparents. After seeing my parents in a new light, I’ve been thinking about that dinner at Patty and Terry’s. As I helped Patty with the dishes, I told her I thought she was the perfect mother. “My children will tell you I made more than my share of mistakes,â€? Patty laughed. “Believe me, I’m a much better grandmother.â€? Yesterday, I asked Julie for conďŹ rmation. “Perfect is not quite the word I’d choose,â€? Julie responded. “What did she do wrong?â€? I pressed. “Most everything. She smoked around us all the time. When I was 7, my sister and I were ďŹ ghting in the car. Mom pulled over and left me on the side of the road for a good 10 minutes.â€? We shared crazy mother stories. Surprisingly, Julie had more than me. I called my mom this morning. She chattered about protecting the baby ground owls burrowing in the front yard and the toys she sent to her grandchildren. I heard my dad yell hi in the background. I realize how much we’ve all softened in our old age and how much I miss them. < E-mail: nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com The PaciďŹ c Sun’s previously announced Single in the Suburbs party has been postponed due to a scheduling conict. We’re shooting for another date early in 2010. Stay posted.

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e’s got a Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro At his best, Williams pairs his go-withlooping unit and a 10-string guitar, the-flow sensibilities and complex musical and he’s gonna use ‘em! Keller Wil- melange—a mix of rock, jazz, funk and liams is a virtuoso guitarist, vocalist, jam bluegrass that is reminiscent of the String master and tech whiz kid Cheese Incident, a jam who has merged all of his band with which he is talents into a single highaffiliated—with gentle, COMING SOON energy package that has often humorous lyrics. Keller Williams performs earned him the title “Jam’s His upcoming Bay Area solo on Thursday, Nov. 19, Mad Scientist.” solo shows will help to at 8:30pm, at the Mystic Onstage, the affable benefit the Conscious AlTheatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. Virginian is a gifted multiliance holiday meal drive N., Petaluma. $25. 707/765instrumentalist who (a $15 donation gets you 2121. He also will perform an all-ages show Sunday, Nov. performs on a battery a commemorative poster 21, at the Great American of acoustic and electric and helps to feed a needy Music Hall in San Francisco. guitars and basses while family). twiddling the knobs on a While he still tours bank of electronics that solo, his most recent churn out drum loops album, 2008’s Live, finds and assorted bleeps and squawks. Williams branching out after going it Williams performs with a homespun alone for a decade. The three-disc set (two twist that flouts the clinical feel that mars CDs and a performance DVD) features many jam bands. His intricate guitar work bassist Keith Moseley, guitarist Gibb Droll borrows heavily from the late fingerstyle and drummer Jeff Sipe. guitarist Michael Hedges. If you develop a taste for Williams’ muThink of him as a jazzier, funkier versic, check out his syndicated radio show, sion of Jack Johnson. Keller’s Cellar: Somewhat Ruleless Radio, in

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County bluesman Elvin Bishop opens the show...Guitar wizard Carl Verheyen and his band (Walfredo Reyes Jr. and Dave Marotta) perform Nov. 18 at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley...Jazz great Mose Allison will dish his sagely bohemian wisdom at two shows on Nov. 21 at 19 Broadway in Fairfax...Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers will lift up their voices Nov. 21 at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael. The Red Hot Chachkas also will perform...Legendary progressive country singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale, who toured the North Bay recently as a member of Elvis Costello’s new bluegrass band, rides into Rancho Nicasio Nov. 21. < Jam a few bars with Greg at gcahill51@gmail.com.

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Domestic disturbance ‘Maid’ proves one thing—it’s hard to find good help these days... by Renata Polt

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n just the first few scenes of 30-year-old Chilean director Sebastian Silva’s The Maid, we find out several key facts about the title character, the live-in maid Raquel (Catalina Saavedra): She’s 41 and has served the same upper-crust Chilean family for over 20 years. Her employers, Pilar (Claudia Celedon) and Mundo (Alejandro Goic), treat her with a mixture of affection and condescension. Their four kids, who she thinks adore her, actually behave with a mixture of indifference and dislike. Raquel is cranky, humorless and suffers from headaches and dizzy spells. The maid wakes the kids in the morning, serves breakfast in bed to the parents, cleans the two-story house and cooks the meals. Realizing that the work Alas, praying won’t clean those dishes. We’ve tried it. is too much for her, Pilar hires a helper, a young between. Other characters, especially that of the Peruvian named Mercedes. Raquel makes no secret father, Mundo, are thinly developed, and we never of her dislike for the girl, going as far as to lock her do find out what the parents’ jobs are, something I out of the house. always feel is pertinent. After Mercedes quits, Pilar Unlike almost all American films, brings in Sonia, a pit bull of a The Maid is blessedly devoid of woman who outdoes Raquel in COMING SOON background music, which more often bitchiness. But Sonia receives The Maid opens Friday detracts from a film than adds to it. the same treatment as Mer- at the Rafael. See page 26 Only in the key final scene do we hear for showtimes. cedes, and she’s soon gone too. music, and that’s for a good reason. It’s only after Raquel collapses—not for the first time—that O O O O Lucy (Mariana Loyola), a warmhearted free spirit, On its closing night, the Italian Film Festival enters the household, and everything changes. presents Pupi Avati’s drama Giovanna’s Father, The role of Raquel is an unrewarding, unsyma prizewinner at the Venice Film Festival. At the patica one, and Saavedra, in an admirable feat of Marin Center Showcase Theatre, Nov. 14 at 5:30 acting, is onscreen in almost every scene. In that and 7:45pm. sense, The Maid is more a character study than Review our reviews at letters@pacificsun.com the comedy it’s been described as; there are smiles, but laughs are Reel off your movie reviews on TownSquare at few and far ›› pacificsun.com

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›› MOViE TiMES (Untitled) (R) Century Regency 6:

O The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot (3:25)

Janet Leigh and Charlton Heston in Orson Welles’ ‘Touch of Evil,’ showing at the Rafael Monday night as part of the film center’s Walter Murch retrospective. O Amelia (1:51) Mira Nair’s sumptuous biopic

stars Hilary Swank as aviatrix extraordinaire Amelia Earhart; Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor are among the men in her life. O Astro Boy (1:34) The energetic young robot hits the big screen in a touching tale of self-discovery, acceptance and X-ray vision. O The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (1:27) Two crime-solving brothers abandon the sweet life in Ireland to investigate the murder of a Boston priest. O The Box Frank Langella offers Cameron Diaz a cool million to press the button on a simple-looking wooden box; but oh, the ramifications. O A Christmas Carol (1:36) Dickens’ beloved slab of figgy pudding gets the 3D Disney treatment as Jim Carrey gives voice to half a dozen different characters (including Ebenezer himself). O Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (1:21) Animated comedy about a scientist whose wellmeaning attempts to end world hunger result in food dropping from the heavens in (over) abundance. O Coco Before Chanel (1:50) Audrey Tautou stars as France’s favorite couturier. O The Conversation (1:53) Francis Coppola’s Watergate-era thriller stars Gene Hackman as a San Francisco surveillance expert who questions the morality of his calling. O An Education (1:40) Conundrum: should preSwinging London schoolgirl Carey Mulligan head off to Oxford or pursue the naughty life with a sexy older man? O The English Patient (2:42) Michael Ondaatje’s WWII romance hits the big screen with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; Anthony Minghella directs. O For the Love of Movies (1:20) Documentary looks at the rich history of American film criticism from James Agee to Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert. O The Fourth Kind (1:38) Shrink Milla Jovovich unearths chilling evidence of alien abductions in the greater Nome metropolitan area. O Law Abiding Citizen (1:48) A disgruntled convict orchestrates a series of brutal murders from his jail cell, and only public prosecutor Jamie Foxx can stop ’em. O The Maid (1:34) Award-winning Chilean dramedy about a live-in maid and the panic and desperation that overcome her when her employers hire additional help. O The Men Who Stare at Goats (1:33) Absurdist political thriller about a real-life U.S. Army paranormal military unit and how its investigations into psychic phenomena were employed to interrogate prisoners at Guantanamo Bay; George Clooney stars. 26 PACIFIC SUN NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Catch Franco Zeffirelli’s epic production of Puccini’s final work in glorious big screen high definition. O Michael Jackson’s This Is It (1:51) Behindthe-scenes look at the late, legendary King of Pop as he prepared for a series of London appearances this past spring. O New York Times Talks: A Conversation with Stephen King The best-selling master of horror discusses his career with the Times’ Janet Maslin in this big-screen broadcast. O Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (2:03) Albert Lewin’s gorgeous, surreal 1951 drama stars James Mason as a doomed seafarer and Ava Gardner as his saucy muse. O Paranormal Activity (1:39) Two young marrieds consider switching realtors when they discover a noisome nocturnal spook sharing their tract house. O Paris (2:04) Cedric Klapisch’s valentine to the City of Lights focuses on an ensemble of Parisians and their dovetailing lives. O Pirate Radio (1:55) Eight rogue ’60s-era disc jockeys led by Philip Seymour Hoffman beam rock ’n’ roll at a helpless Britain and inspire an entire generation. O Precious (1:49) Sundance fave about an AfricanAmerican teen who deals with illiteracy and a second pregnancy with the help of a Harlem schoolteacher. O Return to Oz (1:53) Dorothy heads back to the Emerald City in Walter Murch’s handsome and faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s stories. O A Serious Man (1:45) A physics professor struggles to become a mensch (despite a wandering wife, a burdensome brother, mendacious colleagues and a couple of unlovely children) in the Coen boys’ latest comedy. O Skin (1:47) True tale of a black girl born to white parents in apartheid-era South Africa and the difficulties she faced as she grew into womanhood. O Tetro (2:07) A family reunion in Buenos Aires devolves into recrimination and betrayal; Francis Coppola directs Klaus Maria Brandauer and Vincent Gallo. O The Three Fathers of Cinema Sound designer/ editor extraordinaire Walter Murch discusses the prehistoric contributions Beethoven, Flaubert and Edison made to the art of film. O Touch of Evil (1:52) Meticulously restored version of Orson Welles’ dazzling 1958 thriller about sex, drugs, racism and corruption in a sleazy, crimeridden border town. O Twilight (2:00) A misunderstood teen meets the love of her life: a witty, intelligent, fang-less vampire named Edward. O The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2:10) The next installment of Stephenie Meyer’s blood-suckin’ roman-fleuve finds Bella Swan enjoying post-vampire succor in the arms of an incipient werewolf. O 2012 (2:38) Yet another global-cataclysm scenario, this one starring John Cusack, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton and George Segal as the survivors. O (Untitled) A surly avant-garde Manhattan composer finds himself in the uber-cool world of elite, eccentric and otherwise pretentious New York artists. O Where the Wild Things Are (1:34) Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze take on Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic about a dissatisfied little boy’s adventures in a world of equally dissatisfied uber-creatures. O The Wizard of Oz (1:41) The eye-filling Technicolor extravaganza has to be experienced on the big screen at least once; Bert Lahr and the witty, whimsical Harburg-Arlen score steal the show. <

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F-Sa 11, 1:35, 4:20, 7, 9:45; Su-Th 11, 1:35, 4:20, 7

+ 2012 (PG-13) Century Larkspur Landing: F 7:05, 10:35; Sa-Su 12, 3:30, 7:05, 10:35; M-Th 6:30, 9:55 Century Northgate 15: 11, 11:40, 12:20, 1, 1:40, 2:20, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 5, 5:40, 6:20, 7, 7:40, 8:20, 9, 9:40, 10:20 Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 10:50, 12:30, 2:20, 3:50, 5:40, 7:10, 9, 10:30 CineArts at Marin: F 3:35, 6:55, 10:15; Sa 12:15, 3:35, 6:55, 10:15; Su 12:15, 3:35, 6:55; M-Th 4, 7:20 Fairfax 5 Theatres: 1, 4:15, 7:30

A Serious Man (R) Century Regency 6: F-Sa 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40; Su-Tu, Th 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10; W 11:45, 2:15 Tiburon Playhouse 3: F 4:30, 7, 9:35; Sa 2, 4:30, 7, 9:35; Su 2, 4:30, 7; M-Th 4:30, 7

Amelia (PG-13) Century Regency 6: F-Sa 11:15, 4:35, 9:55; Su-M, W-Th 11:15, 4:35; Tu 11:15

An Education (PG-13) Century Regency 6: F-Sa 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10; Su-Th 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45

Astro Boy (PG) Century Northgate 15: 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15 + The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (R) Century Northgate 15: 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:20, 10

The Box (PG-13) Century Larkspur Landing: F-Su 7:30, 10:15; M-Th 9:20 Century Northgate 15: 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:25, 10:10

Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 11:20, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG) Century Northgate 15: 2:15, 7:10 Coco Before Chanel (PG-13) Century Regency 6: 1:55, 7:15; Tu 1:55 Tiburon Playhouse 3: F 4:15, 6:45, 9:15; Sa 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15; Su 1:45, 4:15, 6:45; M-Th 4:15, 6:45

+ The Conversation (PG) Rafael Film Center: F 7 (sound designer Walter Murch in person)

Disney’s A Christmas Carol (PG) Century Cinema: 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Century Northgate 15: 11:30, 1:10, 2, 3:35, 4:25, 6:15, 7:05, 8:40, 9:30; 3D showtimes

+ = New Movies This Week at 12:15, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 11:10, 12:20, 1:30, 2:40, 3:55, 5, 6:15, 7:20, 8:40, 9:40 Fairfax 5 Theatres: F-Sa 1:45, 2:30, 4, 4:45, 6:15, 7:10, 8:30, 9:30; SuTh 1:45, 2:30, 4, 4:45, 6:15, 7:10

+ The English Patient (R) Rafael Film Center: Su 6:30 + For the Love of Movies (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Tu-W 7, 9:15

The Fourth Kind (PG-13) Century Northgate 15: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:40, 10

Law Abiding Citizen (R) Century Northgate 15: 11:55, 2:35, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25

+ The Maid (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: F 4:30, 6:45, 9; Sa

+ New York Times Talks: A Conversation with Stephen King (Not Rated) Lark Theater: Su 2:45

+ Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Th 7 Paranormal Activity (R) Century Northgate 15: 9:35 Paris (R) Rafael Film Center: F, Su 3:45

+ Pirate Radio (R) Century Larkspur Landing: F 7:40, 10:30; Sa-Su 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:30; M-Th 6:45, 9:30 Century Regency 6: F-Sa 10:50, 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:15; Su-Th 10:50, 1:40, 4:30, 7:25 CineArts at Sequoia: F 5, 7:30, 10; Sa 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Su 2:30, 5, 7:30; M, Th 5:30, 8; Tu-W 3:40

2:15, 4:45, 7, 9:15; Su 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9; M-Th 6:45, 9

+ Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire (R) CineArts at Sequoia: F 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sa 2,

The Men Who Stare At Goats (R) Century Regency 6: F-Sa 11:50,

4:30, 7, 9:30; Su 2, 4:30, 7; M-Th 5, 7:30

2:25, 5, 7:35, 10:05; Su-Th 11:50, 2:25, 5, 7:35 Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 11, 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:20 CineArts at Marin: F 2:35, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30; Sa 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30; Su 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15; M-Th 4:15, 7:40 Fairfax 5 Theatres: F-Sa 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:45; Su-Th 2:45, 5, 7:25 Lark Theater: F, M, Tu 7, 9:10; Sa, Th 4:50, 7, 9:10; Su 4:50, 7; M, Tu 7, 9:10; W 1:30, 3:45 Tiburon Playhouse 3: F 4:45, 7:15, 9:25; Sa 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:25; Su 2:15, 4:45, 7:15; M-Th 4:45, 7:15

The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot (Not Rated) Century Regency 6: W 6:30 CineArts at Sequoia: W 6:30 Lark Theater: W 6:30

Michael Jackson’s This Is It (PG) Century Larkspur Landing: F 7:20, 10:10; Sa-Su 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10; M-Th 6:55, 9:35 Century Northgate 15: 11:45, 2:30, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30 Century Rowland Plaza: F-W 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:50 CineArts at Marin: F 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50; Sa 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50; Su 12:30, 2:50, 7:30; M-Th 4:30, 7:30 Fairfax 5 Theatres: F-Sa 2:15, 4:40, 7:15, 9:40; Su-Th 2:15, 4:40, 7:15

+ Return to Oz (PG) Rafael Film Center: Su 2:30 Skin (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: 6:30, 8:45; Sa 1:30, 6:45, 9; Su 1:30, 6:30, 8:45

Tetro (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Sa 2:30 + The Three Fathers of Cinema (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Sa 7:30

+ Touch of Evil (PG-13) Rafael Film Center: M 7 Twilight (R) Century Northgate 15: Th 9 Century Rowland Plaza: Th 9 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Th 9

+ The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) Century Northgate 15: Th 11:59pm Century Rowland Plaza: Th 11:59pm Fairfax 5 Theatres: Th 11:59pm Where the Wild Things Are (PG) Century Larkspur Landing: F 5; Sa-Su 11:55, 2:30, 5; M-Th 6:50

Century Northgate 15: 11:50, 4:40, 9:45

The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Encore) (Not Rated) Century Regency 6: Tu 6:30 CineArts at Sequoia: Tu 6:30

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

›› THEATERS CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 800-326-3264 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264

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Concerts 11/13: Mill Valley Philharmonic “Play Locally” 10th season featuring winners of the MVP Concerto Competition and works by Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Guilmant, Debussy, and Beethoven. 8-10pm. Free. Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 383-0930. www.millvalleyphilharmonic.org 11/14: Mill Valley Philharmonic “Play Locally”

featuring the winners of the MVP Concerto Competition in a performance of works by Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Guilmant, Debussy and Beethoven. 2-4pm. Free. San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael. 383-0930. www.millvalleyphilharmonic.org 11/15: Eric Himy Mill Valley Chamber Music Society presents the pianist performing “Gershwin in Paris.” 5-7pm. $10-25. Mt. Tamalpais United

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Live music 11/13: Buddy Guy and Elvin Bishop 8pm. $25-75. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800 . www.marincenter.org 11/13: Dale Polissar and Bart Hopkin Clarinet and guitar. 7:30-10:30pm Saylor’s, 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1512.

11/13: Dave Gleason and the Golden Cadillacs Country rock. 8:30pm. $10. Ran-

Wright. 7-9:30pm. $5-15. UUCM, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael CA 94903. 479-4131. www.uumarin.org 11/14: Craig Caffall Band 9pm. Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Sausalito. 332-2319 . www.presidioyachtclub.org 11/14: Jonny Darlin’ Band. 8-11pm. Broken Drum, 1132 Fourth St., San Rafael. 259-8086. www.brokendrum.com 11/14: Teresa Tudury 8pm. $15-17. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 488-8888. www.sgvcc.org 11/14: The Sun Kings Beatles tribute band. 3-4:30pm Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 472-3212. www.shopatnorthgate.com 11/15: Denny Zeitlin Solo Jazz Piano 7pm. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org

Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 381-4453 . www.chambermusicmillvalley.org 11/15: Mill Valley Philharmonic “Play Locally” featuring winners of the MVP Concerto Competition and works by Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Guilmant, Debussy, and Beethoven. 4-6pm. Free. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 383-0930. www.millvalleyphilharmonic.org 11/19: Piano Ensemble Concert Paul Smith directs a performance of works by Busoni, Poulenc, Debussy, Brahms, Grofé and Piazzolla for one piano four hands and two pianos. Noon. Donation, $3 parking. College of Marin, Fine Arts Theatre, 835 College Ave., Kentfield.

11/20-21: Dominican Winifred Baker Chorale and Orchestra of St. Catherine Craig

cho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 11/13: Treble at Bass Monthly showcase featuring Americas Bestest, Milo, Chemistry of the Heart. 8-11pm. $5-10. Bay Area Sound Studios, 85 Mitchell, San Rafael. 606-7435. www.marinlocalmusic.com/treble

11/14: Acoustic Cafe with James Harman Branduin Stroud, Nick Tara and Chip

‘The Horses’ will drag you off the couch through Nov. 15 at AlterTheatre.

Lorin Rowan the boat ashore Nov. 19 at the Panama.

11/15: Houston Jones CD Release Celebration Celebrate the release of “Jericho Road.” 4-7pm. $5-10. Rancho Nicasio. 662-2219. www.houstonjones.com 11/16: Anne Hills Folk singer/songwriter. 7:30pm $10-18. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600.

11/19: Lorin Rowan and Jimmy Dillon 7-10pm. Free. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com

11/19: Rahman’s Songwriter’s in the Round. 9:30pm. Peri’s Bar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-9910. www.perisbar.com

11/20: Mark Karan and Jemimah Puddleduck 8:30-11:30pm. $20-30. Harbor Lights, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 389-5072. 11/20: Rancho Deluxe. 8:30pm. $10. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com

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Singleton conducts annual fall concert 8-9:30pm. $5-10, under 12 free. 482-3579. www.duwbc.org 11/20: Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona is composed of twenty-five of Spain’s most gifted guitarists, led by Director and Founder Sergi Vincente. 8-10pm. $20-65. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marincenter.org 11/20: Laurence Juber Grammy winning former Wings member fingerstyle guitarist performs unamplified. 8-10:15pm. $35-40. Eric Schoenberg Guitars, 106 Main St., Tiburon. 789-0846. www.om28.com

Theater/Auditions 11/13-21: 'The Sound of Music' Rodgers and Hammerstein musical presented by the Marin Youth Performers. Fri. 7:30pm; 2pm Sat.-Sun. $12-20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com 11/14:The Mama Monologues Anne Lamott and The Writing Mamas invite you to grab a seat and be entertained by stories you never thought you’d hear out loud, plus sage and witty observations from our day to day existence. 6-9pm. $30-50. Christ Church, 70 Santa Rosa Ave., Sausalito. 233-2483. www.writingmamas.com

Through 11/15:‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. 7-9pm. $8-20. Performing Arts Center, Novato High School, 625 Arthur St., Novato.

707-765-9237. www.marinschoolofthearts.com Through 11/15:‘The Horses’ World premiere commission by Brian Thorstenson. A comedy about family, love, and getting older. 8-9:30pm. $25. AlterTheater Ensemble, 1609 Fourth St. (at F St.), San Rafael. 454-2787. www.altertheater.org Through 12/06: 'Boom' Comedy about the end of the world by award-winning Marin native Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. Directed by Ryan Rilette. $20-51. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org Through 12/06: 'The Miracle Worker' Tony Award winning play based on the life of Helen Keller. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.; Sundays Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 at 2pm.; Thursdays Nov. 19, Dec. 3. 7:30pm. 8-10pm. $15-25. Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555 . www.rossvalleyplayers.com

Comedy 11/19:YeaSayers Improv Troupe Happy Hour Performance .7-8pm. $12-15 at the door. O’Hanlon Center of the Arts, 616 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 256-2470. www.ohanloncenter.org

Art 11/13: San Rafael Second Friday Art Walk Featuring a closing party for “Dia de los Muertos” and a show/sale of art by Phyllis Thelen in the Underground Gallery 5-8pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org

11/14: Art by the Inch fundraiser for the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Showcases a large collaborative painting. Viewers and patrons will be able to buy a section of the work. 4-8pm. $10. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 5060137. www.marinmoca.org

11/14: Terra Linda Ceramic Artists 5th Annual Ceramic and Jazz Festival Ceramics sale. Meet and talk with local award winning artists. Live jazz with Mark Culbertson Ensemble and others. Refreshments. NOVEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 19, 2009 PACIFIC SUN 27

10am-4pm. Free. Terra Linda Ceramic Artists, 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael. 485-3344.

11/15-11/29: Small Treasures Exhibition and Sale Art by artists of MarinMOCA priced right for holiday gift-giving. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org

11/17: Marin Art School 2009 Student Show Reception A public reception for the Marin Art School 2009 Student show. The Marin Arts Council and Friends of Marin Center host a public reception for the artists featured in this exhibit. 5-7pm. Free. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, Redwood Foyer, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6014. www.marinarts.org

Through 01/02: Clay and Glass Art Exhibition “Out of the Fire: Clay and Glass from the Asso-

Foyer - Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6014. www. marinarts.org

Through 02/28:‘A Thousand Years of Southwestern Pottery’ Pottery exhibit. Traditions born centuries ago still live in this vital art form. Tues.-Sat. Noon-4pm. $5. Marin Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato. 8974064. www.marinindian.com

Through 11/15:‘Going Origami’ and ‘The Tree Spirit Project’ Works by Felicity Crush and Heidi Sandvol. 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www. bolinasmuseum.org Through 11/20:‘Day of the Dead’ Curated by Carol Durham and Sharon Christovich. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. www.artworksdowntown.org

ciation of Clay and Glass Artists” presents clay and glass sculpture, as well as functional objects using highly innovative themes and techniques. 5:307:30pm. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328.

“Mount Diablo: As We See It.” 9 am-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/

Through 01/03: Nina Leva Photography Exhibit “Face of a Child:” Black and white images

Through 11/26:‘Windows, Doors and Passageways’ Photographic journey through portals

of surprising moments from children’s calm reflection, exploration and peacefulness. Free. Rustic Bakery, 1139 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 302-1017. www.ninaleva.com

of the world. Photography exhibit by Mill Valley photographer Allison Levenson. 11:30am-1pm. Free. Rock Hill Gallery, 145 Rock Hill Dr., Tiburon. 435-9108. www.allisonlevenson.com Through 11/29: Art by MOT Paintings, Cartoons and Wooden Toys. 10-5pm. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888 ext.252. www. sgvcc.org

Through 01/04: Maeve Croghan Exhibit Expressionist Paintings. Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm. Free. Marin Jewelers Guild, 1331 4th St., San Rafael. 868-1425. www.marinjewelersguild.com Through 01/06: Fine Art Photography Marin Photography Club Exhibit. Many of the photos will be for sale. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. 382-0245. www.uumarin.org

Through 01/13: Jane Calender Art Exhibit Oil paintings of Marin County & California Coastline. 1-7pm. Free. Ross Valley Winery, 343 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 457-5157. www.janecalender.com

Through 01/17: Marin Art School presents 2009 Student Show Art of adult students of the Marin Art School in Novato showcased in this exhibit which can be seen by those attending events at the Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. Not an exhibit open daily. 8-10pm. Free. Redwood

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Through 12/01:‘The Works’ and ‘A Place in My Heart’ Collection of works by artist Bill Dempster and by Laura Saunders. 11am-6pm. Free. elsewhere gallery, 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. www.elsewhere.com

Through 12/10:‘Ripples’- Exhibit Featuring the Power of Water Art exhibit with water themes presented by the Marin Arts Council showcasing the art works of Kay Russell, Peter Ballinger, Susan Black, Mary Blake, Patricia Lawrence, Lynette Porteous and Liz Schiff. 9-5pm. Free. Marin County Civic Center, 1st and 3rd Floor Galleries, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 329, San Rafael. 499-8350, Ext. 362. www.marinarts.org Through 12/11:‘The Vast Remainder’ Exhibition of figurative paintings by Fairfax based artist Jeffrey Palladini. 6-9pm Free. Sam the Butcher Contemporary Art, 10 Ross Common, Ross. 902-1019.

Roasting Pitta Traditional and modern etiquettists may disagree, but for the all-important fifth anniversary, we think it entirely appropriate to fling comedic insults and gratuitous praise at the host of honor—in this case, Mark Pitta— responsible for spearheading a weekly night of comedy with his friends for the past five years at 142 Throckmorton. Pitta’s Tuesday nights are known ‘Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand’—Mark Twain. to be a mixed bag of stand-up, sit-down, sketches, improv, rehab, music and video—a showcase for up-and-comers and established comics—often with surprise guests, like Dana Carvey, Robin Williams, Richard Lewis, Mort Sahl and many others. THE MARK PITTA ROAST SHOW is also a fundraiser for 142 Throckmorton Theatre. 8pm Nov. 17 at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. Info: Visit online at www.142throckmortontheatre.org.—Samantha Campos 28 PACIFIC SUN NOVEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 19, 2009

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Through 12/31: Jocelyn Knight “Almost

11/15: Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry The authors talk about their mother-daugh-

abstract” color photography by Jocelyn Knight. Reception Nov. 14, 2-5pm. 2-5pm. Free. Linda Penzur Gallery, 71 Redhill Ave., San Anselmo. 457-4079. www.jocelynknight.com

Talks/Lectures 11/14:‘Redefining Seduction’ Book Presentation Donna Sheehan and Paul Reffell discuss their book. 7:30pm. $10, or free with book purchase. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. www.RedefiningSeduction.com 11/16:‘Visions of Marin’ Marin authors Kathleen Goodwin and Richard Blair discuss their work. 7pm. Free. Sausalito City Hall, Council Chambers, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. www.ci.sausalito. ca.us/Index.aspx?page=388

11/18:‘Raising Spirits: Art and Wine In The Western World’ Multimedia presentation tracing the history of wine in art from 16th century masters to contemporary Bay Area artists. With SF Fine Arts Museums docent Kristen Shilakes. 7-8pm. Free. Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us

11/18: Eagle Quest:To See All The World’s Eagles With author of “Peterson Field Guide to Hawks,” William Clark. Presented as part of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory’s 25th Anniversary. 7-9pm. $5. Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. 561-3560. www. instituteatgoldengate.org 11/19: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Christine Eichin, certified Africa destination specialist, will present a travel lecture as part of an armchair travel series. 7-8pm. Free. Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 927-5005. www.larkspurlibrary.org

Readings 11/13: Kamala Harris S.F. District Attorney Harris talks about “Smart on Crime.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/13: Rachel Ashwell “Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic Interiors: My Rooms, Treasures and Trinkets.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/14: Calyx Journal Poets Dian Duchin Reed, Connie Post, Nancy Cherry and Theresa Whitehill read from their works. Open mic will follow. 7pm Free. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 Fourth St., San Rafael. 482-0550 . www.reboundbookstore.com 11/14: Cole Swensen and David St. John The authors discuss “American Hybrid: A Norton Anthology of New Poetry.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/14: Liza Dalby “Hidden Buddhas: A Novel of Karma and Chaos.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www. bookpassage.com 11/14: Mary Lou Schram Left Coast Writers Launch! In the Meeting Room: Schram discusses “The Pursuit of Happiness.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/14: Sophie and Liz Epstein Blogger Sophie Epstein, from the young adult book blog www.mrsmagooreads.com, teams up with her mother Liz to teach you about starting your own blog. 1:30-3pm. $30. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

11/15: Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan “Breaking The Sound Barrier.” Goodman, awardwinning host of Democracy Now, breaks through the corporate media’s lies, sound bites, and silence. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte

ter autobiography “Lost Years.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/15: Mary Karr “Lit: A Memoir.” Sequel to “The Liars’ Club.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/15: Patrick McDonnell “Wag! and Guardians of Being” with the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip Mutts. 2pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

11/16: Lidia Bastianich:‘Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy’ Bastianich passes on timehonored techniques and uncomplicated recipes. She is the owner of New York’s restaurant Felidia. 6:30pm. $110-175, (one book included). Left Bank Restaurant, Larkspur. 11/17: Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi The authors talk about “Wherever There’s A Fight: How Runaway Slaves, Suffragists, Immigrants, Strikers, and Poets Shaped Civil Liberties in California.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/18: Barbara Kingsolver The author talks about “The Lacuna.” 1pm. Preferred seating with book purchase. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

11/18: Book Passage & The JCC Present David Wolpe In “Why Faith Matters,” rabbi David Wolpe blends the personal story of his faith, as he struggles during a fight to defeat cancer. 6pm. Marin Jewish Community Center, San Rafael. 444-8000 . www.marinjcc.org/performing_arts.html 11/18: James Tipton The author reads from “Annette Vallon, A Novel of the French Revolution.” 7:30pm. Free. College of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 485-9348. www.jamestipton.com 11/18: Joel Richard Paul The author discusses “Unlikely Allies.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

11/18: Mark Coggins and Michelle Gagnon “The Big Wake-Up” and “Gatekeeper.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/19: Andre Agassi Agassi signs copies of his new book “Open: An Autobiography.” 7:30pm. Purchase of the book admits one. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/19: Michele Clarke “The Dreaded Feast: Writers on Enduring the Holidays.” 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/19:Dorothy Barresi and Lee Rossi “Recrossing the Equator” and “Ghost Diary.” 7:309pm. Donation. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Street, San Rafael,. 485-3326. www. marinpoetrycenter.org 11/20: Gerald Nicosia Nicosia talks about “Jan Kerouac: A Life In Memory.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 11/20:The Power of Gratitude Three writers explore the theme of gratitude: Nina Lesowitz, Alan Kaufman and Phil Cousineau. 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

Film Events 11/13:Screening and Conversation with Academy Award Winner Walter Murch Murch received his first Oscar nomination for sound for classic Coppola film “The Conversation.” Presentation and discussion after the film with

11/14: Cascade Canyon School Fall Open House Includes an overview of the school’s pro-

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11/14: Expressions Art Show and Fundraiser Original artwork created by participants of a rehabilitative day program. Joan Ryan, author of “The Water Giver,� will host a book reading and signing at 2pm. Live music performed by Jazz Roots. Noon-4pm. Free. Marin Brain Injury Network, 1132 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 461-6771. www.mbin.org

Psychiatric-pianist Denny Zeitlin will present his jazz analysis Nov. 15 in Mill Valley. Walter Murch. 7pm. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org 11/14: The Thin Green Line Ranger Bill Cope presents a screening of this film about the keepers and protectors of our national parks around the world. 2-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/

11/14:The Three Fathers of Cinema with Walter Murch Acclaimed film editor and sound designer will present an illustrated lecture in which he shares some of his thoughts and theories about the evolution of film as a storytelling medium. 7:30pm. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org 11/16: Monday Night at the Movies “From Russia With Love.� (1963) Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is sent to retrieve a top secret Russian decoding machine. 7:30-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org 11/17-18:‘For the Love of Movies’ Narrated by Patricia Clarkson, this documentary explores the rich saga of American film reviewing. $5.50-10. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org

Community Events (Misc.) 11/13: Holiday Boutique and Luncheon Benefiting Adopt A Family of Marin. Boutique 10am-3pm; Lunch noon-1:30pm. 10am-3pm. $55 for Luncheon Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 456-7805. www.adoptafamily.org 11/13: Northgate Tree Lighting Event With entertainment in the Oak Plaza, including face painters, balloon artists, jugglers, and more. At 6:45, Santa will arrive and community members will help light Northgate’s new signature Coast Live Oak Tree by waving magic lights. At 7pm, live music with The Mistletones. 6-8:30pm. Free. Northgate, 5800 Northgate Mall, Suite 200, San Rafael. 479-5956. www.shopatnorthgate.com

11/14: Behind the Scenes at the Bay Model Early birds are invited to watch the flooding of model. In this brief demonstration, rangers will reveal the secrets to operating this great hydraulic model. 9-10am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ 11/14: Bikers Ball Celebrate with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Live music, appetizers, dessert, wine, beer, silent and live auctions. 7pm. $65-75. Servino Ristorante, 9 Main St., Tiburon. 456-3469 x7#. www.marinbike.org

11/19: Bel Marin Keys Warehouse and Studio Sale Buy direct from manufacturers, importers and artists when they open their warehouses and studios to the public. 10am-5pm. Bel Marin Keys Business Park, 4 Commercial Blvd., Novato. 883-5815. www.belmarinkeysale.com

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11/20: 5th Annual Evening with Owls COM biology instructor Joe Mueller will host the event and give a talk about local owls. Also speaking will be Maggie Rufo, Trinka Marris and Gina Farr of wildsoundstories.com, as well as appearances by live birds of prey, including a Snowy Owl, presented by Native Bird Connections of Martinez. Ticket price includes a light dinner, wine, beer and a live auction. This event provides major funding for all of our programs. 6-9:30pm $75. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-4587. www. hungryowl.org 11/20: “Freeze� Modeling Fashion Fashion event in the Mall and the Oak Plaza. Event will feature a variety of merchandise and looks from Northgate’s newest fashion stores. Noon-4pm. 5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 479-5956. www.shopatnorthgate.com

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11/19: Green New Deal Transportation Hearing Discuss groundwork for creating a sustainable green future for Marin and Sonoma Counties that includes economic equality and social justice. 7-10pm. Free. San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 686-8841. www. GreenNewDeal.info

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11/14:Tsunamis and Other Big Waves of California Join Ranger Linda and learn more about the incredible hydrodynamics of our ocean and bay and learn how to stay safe on our beaches. 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-8494. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ 11/16: Celebration of Tea Party Nancy’s List sponsored gathering. Entry fee can be used for the purchase of tea, teapots or spa products. Door prize raffle. www.teagardensprings.com 6pm $10. Tea Garden Springs, 380 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 389-7123 . www.nancyslist.org 11/18: Justice Seeker Awards The Center for Judicial Excellence will be honoring elected officials and members of our community who speak for the voiceless. 6-8pm. $50. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission St., San Rafael. 256-9606. www.centerforjudicialexcellence.org

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Five-time Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and singer BUDDY GUY and local blues legend ELVIN BISHOP are coming to the Marin Center. Guy, who’s listed in Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,� is also known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others—not bad for a kid from Louisiana who learned guitar on a two-string diddley bow, eh? Bishop, a product of the ‘60s blues-rock explosion—and responsible for the impossibly dreamy 1976 hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,� which we can never get out of our head, Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will dammit—received a Grammy nomination for join Elvin Bishop Nov. 13 at Marin Center. his 2008 release, The Blues Rolls On. 8pm Nov. 13 at Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Info and tickets: Call 415/499-6800 or online at www.marincenter.org.—SC 11/14: Manor School Winter Faire Kids can sled down the school’s snow luge ride, participate in creative games and win prizes, and make unique arts and crafts to take home. Other festivities include a giant slide, bounce houses, silent auction, raffle, live music, a chili cook-off and other delicious food! Proceeds from the event benefit the Ross Valley School District and the Manor PTA. 10am-5pm. Free. Manor School, 150 Oak Manor Dr., Fairfax. 453-1544. www.winterfaire.com 11/14: Tiburon Peninsula Children’s Book Festival Meet your favorite children’s book authors and illustrators. Hundreds of titles for sale. 10am-4pm. Free. Del Mar Middle School, 105 Avenida Miraflores, Tiburon. 381-1112. www.reedschools.org/bookfestival.html

Outdoors (Hikes & Bikes) 11/14: Party on Horse Hill/ Equine Interpretive Hike Marin County Open Space District is partnering with the Alto Bowl Horseowners Association and Bay Area Barns and Trails for a broom-busting pizza party and raffle. Work the land, enjoy a meal, and learn about the evolution of horses, from the wild animals of the Pleistocene to the pampered thoroughbreds of today. 9am-2pm. MCOSD Lomita Fire Rd gate, near the intersection of Lomita Dr and Greenfield Ct., Mill Valley. 499-3778. www.marinopenspace.org

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11/17-18: Bangin’, Twangin’ and; Shakin’ Clap, jump, wiggle and sing with Miss Kitty. 11a.m $5-6. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. www.baykidsmuseum.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES 995 Fictitious Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122229 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as JUNE 18TH PRODUCTIONS, 71 FERNWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: CHAD W. HANCOCK, 71 FERNWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 14, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122232 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as T. JONES DESIGN GROUP, 150 SHORELINE HIGHWAY, SUITE C-30, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: W. TYLER JONES, 150 SHORELINE HIGHWAY, SUITE C-30, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 1994. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 14, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122195 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DIAMOND ISLAND CONSULTING, 93 DE LA GUERRA ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: FELIPE DUNN, 93 DE LA GUERRA ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 8, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122241 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as THE FIFTH AVENUE SPA, 1000 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MICAELA S. DE GAVALDON, 837 BELLE AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 1, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 15, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122274. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BEAUTIFULLY BUILT CONSTRUCTION, 33 HICKORY ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: DAVID A. HOFFMAN, 33 HICKORY ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 16, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122286 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as VITAL NOURISHMENT, 24 SKYLARK DRIVE, #24, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: JEANNE S. PIETERS, 24 SKYLARK DRIVE, #24, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 14, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 19, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122292 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GOLDEN ORB, 811 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DAVID DAUNELL, 176 CARSON ROAD, WOODACRE, CA 94973. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 15, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 19, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122284 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as IMPACT CORNER COACHING, 117 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MARY ALICE KIRINCIC, 117

COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 19, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 19, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122293 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARY JANE’S MEDIBLES, 374 HOLLY DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903; HOT DOG MAMA, 374 HOLLY DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: BETH BUCKLEY DWYER, 1468 SUNRISE PARKWAY, PETALUMA, CA 94954. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 19, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122265 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TRIAL SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY, 555 LARKSPUR PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 5, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: CANDI L. HAUFF, 555 LARKSPUR PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 5, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 16, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122210 & 122211 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ZEAL COMPANY, 148 GREENWOOD AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; SPIRIT COACH TRAINING, 148 GREENWOOD AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JENAI LANE, 148 GREENWOOD AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 15, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 9, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122181 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ROOTS MUSIC MARIN, 441 OAK MANOR DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: ROBYN MERCURIO, 441 OAK MANOR DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 7, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122306 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as OCEAN SPA ACCUPRESSURE, 1113 SECOND STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DONG SHAN YIN, 975 SOUTH WESTMORELAND AVENUE, #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90006. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304119 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): OCEAN SPA ACCUPRESSURE, 1113 SECOND STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. FILED IN MARIN COUNTY ON: August 14, 2008. UNDER FILE NO. 118211. REGISTRANTâ ™S NAME(S): DONG HU QIAN, 147 SPEARS CIRCLE, RICHMOND, CA 94801. THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY an individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2009. (Pacific Sun: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122239 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GREEN COLLAR BUILDERS, 10 RAMONA WAY, NOVATO, CA 94945: JAMES CASEY, 10 RAMONA WAY, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin

County on October 14, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122230 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PROTOTYPE SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE, 1 CLARITA COURT, NOVATO, CA 94947: ROBERT A. LEWIS, 1 CLARITA COURT, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 19, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 14, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122324 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as CELLAIRIS.COM, 5800 NORTHGATE MALL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: TATIANA A. GIGLIOTTI, 1435 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, APT. 202, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770; SAYED RAHECL FAROOK, 3830 TOMLINSON AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 12, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 23, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122260-01; 02. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as H2 HOME, 245 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960; HERSHON HARTLEY DESIGN, INC., 245 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: HERSHON HARTLEY DESIGN, INC., 245 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 16, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122320 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SUMMIT ASSOCIATES, 295 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BRUCE J. FAIREY, 295 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; JUSTINE R. FAIREY, 295 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by a husband & wife. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 30, 1994. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2009. (Publication Dates: October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122343 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SMITH PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN, 224 KENT AVENUE, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: PETER R. SMITH, 224 KENT AVENUE, KENTFIELD, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 27, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122271 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NEWCOURT PROPERTIES, 591 REDWOOD HIGHWAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: RAYMOND HOFFMAN III, 591 REDWOOD HIGHWAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941; MARK GORJESTANI, 4230 VIA MIRA MONTE, CALABASAS, CA 91301; LISA GORJESTANI, 4230 VIA MIRA MONTE, CALABASAS, CA 91301; VICTORIA HOFFMAN, 138 WEST MILBRAE SPRINGS, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85737. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant(s) began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 10, 1988. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Ocotber 16, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122226 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 260 MONTE VISTA, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: CALIFORNIA ENV. SERVICES, INC., 260 MONTE VISTA, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by

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by Ly nd a R ay ARIES (March 20 - April 19) A powerful New Moon in Scorpio suggests that this is a good time to delve into the mysterious. You are encouraged to believe in and use your psychic powers; muse over the meaning of death and mortality; and/or consider the validity of paranormal activity. By Tuesday you’re ready to move out of the shadows and revert to your adventure-loving self. Cancel the tour of Transylvania castles and book an African photography safari instead. TAURUS (April 20 - May 19) Relationship issues are impossible to avoid this weekend. Since you are not operating from a place of strength, you may as well stop being stubborn and learn to compromise. This is also your opportunity to tackle any part of your life that is unorganized or cluttered. For the next two months, Saturn can help you streamline your daily routines so that everything is in place. No more hunting for the remote—how great is that? GEMINI (May 20 - June 20) Even the most familiar customs should be abandoned when circumstances change. In order to fully experience serendipitous events, one must be spontaneous. Your weekend should focus on dreams for the future and an openness to liberation from the ordinary. Meanwhile, your ruler (negotiating Mercury) moves into the lucky sign of Sagittarius by Monday. Submit a proposal, make a deal or enter a skill contest. You know what they say, “You can’t win, if you don’t play.” CANCER (June 21 - July 21) I know you love to start preparing early for holidays. Those of you making plans for a big Thanksgiving dinner may want to consider the dynamics of the relationships between your significant other and certain family members. A seating chart keeping the more volatile personalities at separate ends of the table is recommended. As for this week, a New Moon in your house of self-expression inspires your inner artist. Start working on that holiday centerpiece. LEO (July 22 - August 22) The good news: your ruler (the Sun) gets an energizing zap from exciting Uranus this weekend. This could bring anything from a love-at-first-sight experience to an unexpected tax refund. The bad news: temperamental Mars in your sign could cause you to overreact—especially when dealing with a difficult family member. My advice? Use your cash windfall to take your new lover to an undisclosed resort in Hawaii for a few days. VIRGO (August 23 - September 21) While irritating Mars in the house ruling the unconscious mind causes the occasional bad dream, your conscious mind is making lots of progress this week. On Monday, the combined effects of a stimulating New Moon and the Leonid meteor showers could motivate you to start an interesting project with serious money potential. You may have to work at it, but the outcome is quite promising. If you want everything to drop in your lap with no effort, come back as a Sagittarian in your next life. LIBRA (September 22 - October 22) Life has an intensity now that can feel a bit heavy at times. Even jovial Jupiter in your house of playfulness cannot compensate for the planetary stress inherent in your chart this week. Before you cancel all your social engagements, consider that flirty Mercury moves into your interaction house on Sunday evening and remains there for the rest of the month. Start accepting those party invites. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) You get major celestial action for your zodiac celebration this weekend when the mushy Moon joins vampy Venus and the playful Sun in your sign. This New Moon is the takeoff point for your most important birthday goal. So, figure out what you want and set it in motion before Monday night. Meanwhile, an authority figure is trying to rain on your parade. Wear your favorite black trench coat and carry a big umbrella. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20) The planetary pileup in your house of visions can cause your imagination to run wild. You are prone to being out of touch with reality while you are awake. Because of this, you should not operate heavy machinery, play with sharp knives or sit on the edge of a high structure until Tuesday. And even then, you still should avoid the really sharp knives... CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 18) A major power struggle could make this a difficult week. You believe showing up for work is very important as you are in the initial stages of accomplishing your goals. Nevertheless, in order to stay on track, you should remain out of the vicinity of anyone who wants to challenge your career agenda. Telecommuting is definitely something to consider right now. Trust me. AQUARIUS (January 19 - February 17) The weekend Moon emphasizes the mixed messages you’re getting about what you want to do with your life. Try not to make any decisions during this confusing time, since the chances of making the RIGHT choice are slim to none. So, for now, all you have to do is figure out what you’re having for dinner and which bottle of wine you’re going to open. You can handle that, can’t you? PISCES (February 18 - March 19) After years of having the liberating planet Uranus in your sign, you’re finally getting the picture. Change can be good, even when it looks like it is bad. So, for those of you who recently had to move, lost a job, ended a relationship or got kicked out of school, congratulations. You may feel as if your world has been turned upside down, but you’re actually learning to fly. Now you just have to figure out where you want to land when you return to Earth. < E-mail Lynda Ray at cosmicclues@gmail.com or check out her Web site at www.lyndarayastrology.com NOVEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 19, 2009 PACIFIC SUN 33

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I’m planning to marry my boyfriend in December. I love how he makes me feel like a supermodel even though I’m slightly overweight, and how he’s always saying he loves me. This is in sharp contrast to my mentally abusive ex-husband always saying he never loved me. Recently, my boyfriend asked me to clean out his car, and I found a black bra under the passenger seat. He said, “Baby, I bought that for you, it was supposed to be a surprise.” When asked to produce the tags or receipt, he responds, “Excuse me for trying to do something romantic” or says he’ll show me the rack at the store where he got the bra. Should I really believe he accidentally bought a bra way smaller than my size and lost the tags and receipt? He’s proven to be romantic on several occasions—only several because we only met in March. He swears he’s being honest, but he lies a lot; even his parents tell me they can’t believe much of what he says.—Hopeless Romantic

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There are two sides of you talking here: the side dying to believe he’ll show you the rack at the store where he found the bra, and the side that can’t help but know that the rack he got it off belongs to some skinny blonde. Come on...you know as well as we all do, when a guy’s buying his girlfriend lingerie, the salesclerk doesn’t say, “I could wrap this in pink tissue paper, slap on a gold sticker and pop it in a fancy little bag. But, you know how your girlfriend would really like it...under the passenger seat, with a Life Saver stuck to it, next to a crumpled Burger King wrapper.” I know...excuuuuse him for trying to do something romantic. Next on Romeo’s list, “I have a box of chocolates for you—they’ve been in the trunk for a month!” He does have his good qualities, all two of them: He makes you feel like a supermodel—one whose boyfriend cheats on her—and always tells you he loves you. His other character witnesses are less dewy-eyed. While parents of murderers step over the dead bodies in their foyer to defend their kids’ honor, his parents came right out and told you he’s a relentless liar. You later e-mailed me that he yells and swears at them, and even threatened to vandalize their new car if his dad didn’t do what he wanted. Do you actually find anything attractive about him—besides how attractive he makes you feel? You’re clearly trying to make the best of a really bad situation, because for you, being without a man is an even worse situation. This boyfriend isn’t a good guy, just a different kind of bad guy from the last one. Once again, this isn’t going to end well—none of your relationships will until you do the hard work it takes to build up a strong self and standards, and the guts and dignity to stand up for them instead of settling for pretty talk. For a guidebook, pick up Nathaniel Branden’s The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. You’ll be ready to date again when you find it unbelievable that this guy was ever in a position to ask you to marry him—and even more unbelievable that your answer was “Yes” and not “Why don’t we skip straight to the bitter divorce?”

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My boyfriend is moving across the globe. I love him deeply, but he says he’s battling commitment phobia, doesn’t think I’m “the one,” struggles to say “love” and doesn’t have butterflies in his stomach for me anymore. Instead of breaking up now, he wants to play it by ear after he leaves. I’d do anything for him. I’m so sad he’s struggling to love me back.—Crushed

PUBLIC NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in 1997. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 14, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13,20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122355 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as KENTFIELD LENDING GROUP, 300 TAMAL PLAZA, #180, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: JUSTIN SEELEY, 612 WATEREE STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 28, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122371 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as UNITED HUE, 2 CEDARWOOD LANE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: WORKREATIVE LLC, 2 CEDARWOOD LANE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 29, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122389 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TIME FOR ME, 1115 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD, #11, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: PAMELA M. MCHENRY, 1115 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BOULEVARD, #11, KENTFIELD, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on November 2, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122322 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN FOUR SOFTBALL CLUB, 4 CIELO LANE, #1-J, NOVATO, CA 94949: BRADLEY FRANCISCO LUCCHI, 4 CIELO LANE, #1-J, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 23, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122395 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SEA THAI BISTRO, 60 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: ACHARA THONGSILP, 1987 PINER COURT, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 2, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122405 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LAS NELAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, 1704 LINCOLN AVENUE, #4, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES ABOYTES, 1704 LINCOLN AVENUE, #4, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 3, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122415 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as RC TOY SHOP, 5800 NORTHGATE MALL, SUITE C-12, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: ALPTEKIN CAKIRCALI, 830 SARATOGA AVENUE, APT. C-109, SAN JOSE, CA 95129. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 1, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 4, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122353 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as A LOVING TOUCH CARE HOME II, 310 GOLDEN HIND PASSAGE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: EDG HEALTHCARE OF CORTE MADERA, INC., 45 MERIAM DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 28, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122404 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ECKERT & ZIEGLER CNL SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES, 24937 AVE TIBBITTS, VALENCIA, CA 91355: ECKERT & ZIEGLER ISOTOPE PRODUCTS, INC., 24937 AVE TIBBITTS, VALENCIA, CA 91355. This business is being conducted by a Corporation.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 1, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 3, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 122219 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SHORELINE TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICE, 5434 GARVIN AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94805: TIM LOWRY, 5434 GARVIN AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94805. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in 1990. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 13, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2009122449 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MEDICAL DENTAL CONCEPTS, 15 WOODSIDE WAY, ROSS, CA 94957: PETER F. CHASE, D.D.S., INC., 15 WOODSIDE WAY, ROSS, CA 94957. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 2, 2009. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on November 9, 2009. (Publication Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4, 2009)

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Welcome to the low-impact breakup: “Nothing comes between you and me, Babe, except maybe the world’s largest body of salt water.” After he moves, you two’ll “play it by ear.” Translation: He’ll gradually stop calling and blame the time difference. Or, he’ll finally tell you it’s over, but only when he can cut short your crying jags with “Whoops! Looks like my phone card’s about to run out.” Sorry for the tough love, but the guy’s told you in numerous ways that there’s nothing left. You can wish things were different, but the kindest thing you can do for yourself is admit the obvious, and stop editing the writing on the wall into something a little less “I’ll soon be in bed with Svetlana!” <

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Èä£Ê À> V ÃV Ê Û`Ê >ÃÌ]Ê-> Ê,>v>i ÊUÊ{£x {xÈ ÎÎ{x Ride home on a new Bonneville or Bonneville SE for about $150 a month!* OR you could choose to take home up to $500 of Genuine Triumph Gear. The choice is yours, but HURRY!!!! This is a limited time offer only! Offer valid through authorized U.S. Triumph dealers only. Offer valid on new previously untitled 2009 or prior year Triumph motorcycles. Example of amount financed of $17,299 for a term of 72 months with an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 5.9% results in monthly payments of $285.88, on approved credit. Financing available through FreedomRoad Financial (FRF), a division of Evergreen Bank Group. APR of 5.9% is available to qualified applicants only. Not all buyers will qualify and if approved may receive a higher rate and higher payment, depending on credit score. Some buyers will require a down payment in order to receive credit approval. Your actual terms may vary. Tax, title, documentation, dealer prep, set-up, freight, and other charges are not included, if included monthly payment amount will be higher. Other charges may apply. Subject to model availability and dealer participation. Financing offer can change or be cancelled at anytime. See dealer for details.

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Welcome to United Markets! As our customer, you’ll be treated like family. And, through our Scrip Program, we help families like yours by giving 3% of your shopping total to your child’s school. Every year, United Markets donates hundreds of thousands of dollars through this program!

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Organic Produce

We care about our local community and this holiday season, we’ll be adopting a local family in need so we can help them have a more joyous holiday experience. United Markets will give the family gift certiďŹ cates for groceries and, our employees will donate their time and money to buy gifts for the family. We feel fortunate and want to do what we can to help others in our community. Looking forward to serving you, —Robert Bowden, San Anselmo Manager

Deli, Cheese & Bakery

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Garlic and Herb Turkey Breast Zoe’s All Natual, Rich Flavor, Enjoy on Fresh French Bread

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Organic Spring Mix

Raw Veggie Salad

Crisp, Colorful Leaves–A Variety of Flavors from Sweet to Spicy. Add Some Sliced Veggies & a Light Dressing for a Delicious Salad

Carrots, Celery, Garbanzo Beans, Red Peppers & More Tossed with Light Mayonnaise, Lemon, Basil, Dijon Mustard. Olive Oil & a White Wine Vinaigrette. Made Fresh in Our Kitchen

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Finer Meats & Seafood

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Organic Whole Chicken Fresh Rosie Brand. Roast with Red Potatoes and Onions for a Wonderful Autumn Dinner

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Fresh ButterďŹ sh Fillets Delicate, Moist Fish. Season with Salt & Pepper, Broil and Drizzle with Lemon Juice. Simple & Delicious

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3TORE (OURS -ON &RI AM PM s 3AT AM PM s 3UN AM PM )TEMS PRICES IN THIS AD ARE AVAILABLE FROM .OVEMBER TH ND !LL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE UP OR DOWN ONLY WHEN OUR COST CHANGES 7E RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT PRINTED ERRORS .O SALES TO DEALERS OR INSTITUTIONS 36 PACIFIC SUN NOVEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 19, 2009

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