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forgotten about the events of that day. Superior Court Judge Kelly Simmons subsequently ruled that Dr. Simon would not have to stand trial, because he acted in self-defense and in defense of his family. However, misguided and overzealous District Attorney Ed Berberian chose to disregard the judge, and took the matter to the Grand Jury, where Dr. Simon was indicted on attempted manslaughter. This is absurd! Mr. Osenton is the person who committed the crime in the first place, by going crazy and acting out violently over an imagined insult. For those of us who wish to support Dr. Simon and prevent an injustice, please refer to friendsofjimmysimon.org.

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▼ Three hikers went out on Mt. Tam together last Monday afternoon, lost their way in the dark and became separated. Two hikers returned and sounded the alarm at 1:45am on Tuesday. The cavalry responded to search for missing hiker, Jennifer Bair, 23. The Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit, the Stinson Beach Fire Dept. and Mt. Tam rangers spent hours looking for her. Finally, at around 11am, a ranger spotted her near the Parkside Café in Stinson. A tweet from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up the case: “After discovering that the lost female hiker wasn’t so much lost as avoiding law enforcement knowing she was wanted, deputies arrested her.” Bair should reimburse Marin taxpayers for the expense of her hide-and-seek game. —Nikki Silverstein

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▲ The drought isn’t just causing us to take military showers, it also presents Marin with an all-time high fire danger. “With these conditions, early detection of fires is even more important,” said Mark Brown, deputy chief of the Marin County Fire Department. PG&E came to the rescue by providing funding for the six fire-detection cameras that were recently installed on four critical Marin peaks. With the cameras, the Emergency Command Center in Woodacre constantly monitors the smoke and fire danger from Mt. Tam, Mt. Barnabe, Big Rock Ridge and Point Reyes Hill. The public is invited to watch an abbreviated version of what the dispatchers see. Check it out at marincounty.org.

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Successful gardens, yards and compost piles can thank nature’s greatest recyclers—worms!

cotonix (www.ecotonix.com), the green product developent company that brought us the award-winning Green Cycler, a kitchen pre-composter that shreds food scraps, has come up with something even more amusing for dirt-lovers: Worm Bombs! “With our Worm Bombs launch, we plan to continue building awareness about the importance of recycling food waste back into our gardens,” says Gail Loos, inventor of the Green Cycler and Worm Bombs. “Worms are the hardest workers in the soil and now gardeners can explode their worm population in order to increase soil fertility. With Worm Bombs, you can plant worms as easily as seeds. These cleverly packaged pods will hatch in about three weeks in your garden soil. Newly hatched worms are far more adaptable to their environment and will start to naturally enrich and rejuvenate soils immediately.”

OK, worm nerds. I know you’re wondering: Which species of worms? Inside each Worm Bomb are six worm species: Aporrectodea caliginosa (grey worm), Dendrodaena veneta (European nightcrawler), Eisenia andrei (tiger worm), Eisenia fetida (red wiggler worm), Lumbrieus terrestries (common earthworm/ nightcrawler) and Lumbricus rubellus (red marsh worm/European earthworm). Loos created multiple species, since each of these will thrive in differing conditions and at different soil depths. Each Worm Bomb contains more than 50 cocoons with five to 10 eggs inside. Up to 500 baby worms will hatch in just weeks. Not a fan of bringing out-of-state worms to California? Soil scientist Stephen Andrews agrees. “I want my local worms wiggling their way through the pore space of my soil rather than having some imports

invading and taking over,” Andrews says. “My approach—feed the soil, and the worms will come. Compost, compost, compost!” OK, Dirt Dude, but I’m still getting one! Why should we worship the worm? Because they are eating machines. By tunneling through hard soil, worms help air and water enter, as they break down organic matter into nutrients that plants can use. In the process, they secrete slime, which contains nitrogen, one of the most important nutrients for healthy plants. After all that pigging-out, they produce pinhead-sized excrement called “casting,” which fertilizes your plants organically. One pound of red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) in a compost pile can eat nearly 65 pounds of food scraps in three to four months. They are busy working 24/7 in your yard for free! It’s said that in the late 1800s, British scientist and brainiac Charles Darwin spent nearly 40 years studying earthworms. Obviously, this respected scholar and naturalist had way too much time on his hands. He SO would have benefited from Wikipedia. Maybe then he wouldn’t have bored his friends to tears for 40 years with his controversial theories of evolution, and signed copies of his painstakingly detailed but endearing tome, The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, with Observations of their Habits. A real page-turner ... Loos, who believes that every experienced gardener is a worm fan—or should be, came up with the Worm Bomb idea while traveling around the country telling the Green Cycler story. She realized three important facts: 1. Most first-time or failed, wannabe composters neatly bottle up their leaves and food scraps in a big plastic bin on legs. Their all-too-common mistake is lack of contact with the ground. She preaches the importance of contact with the earth when composting. “Let the earth, bacteria, fungi and worms do the hard work; you simply add feed, moisture and movement.” 2. Adult worms are difficult to ship, store and sell. Worm cocoons solve these problems. Further, worm hatchlings acclimate easily to where they hatch and they stay in their cocoons until conditions are right—i.e.

the soil is warm and moist. And since they have not been raised in a manure bed, for example, they will thrive where planted. Adult worms are not as happy to change— much like humans! 3. Many yards and gardens have been denuded of worms by over-application of chemicals and under-application of organic matter. The quickest solution to converting a lawn or garden from chemical reliance to organic growth is through the application and feeding of worms. Multiple field tests have shown that plots can be converted to organic in one growing season by adding one worm cocoon every square-foot. Of course, the worms must be fed with organic material and all chemicals avoided during the conversion. Worms can even convert a Superfund site. “During development, we were drawing upon successful studies conducted by the EPA and leading universities since the early 1970s,” Loos says. “That’s when the idea of planting encapsulated worm cocoons was first proposed and tested. This idea has been used in commercial applications for 40-plus years. We are the first to add worm-nurturing bedding and a compostable (edible) ball to the mix, thus improving the overall rate of hatchling success.” Loos likes to share a story from a teacher who has won major environmental education awards by teaching kids about vermiculture (worm farming): “The year before we got the worms, we just had a garden, and I remember some of the boys found bugs and worms and tried to squash them on the sidewalk,” says Mark Mailhot, an elementary school teacher at Montgomery Village School in Orangeville, Ontario. “The year after we got the worm bins, it was funny to see the same boys digging through the dirt, carefully pulling up worms and setting them aside until they had finished tilling, and then distributing them all over the garden. I could see they had developed an understanding that these little creatures were part of something bigger.” You can find Worm Bombs locally at Sloat Garden Center (for locations, visit sloatgardens.com), or online at greencycler. com for $14.99 per bomb.Y Tell Annie how your worms are doing at thedirtdiva@earthlink.net.

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airy tales, or their forebears, have old saying, “was still effective.” Fairy tales don’t been around for nearly as long as necessarily have fairies in them, but elves, people have been talking to each trolls, witches, gnomes, mermaids and other such creatures are usually involved. (Homo other. For millennia, you could hear them sapiens, like princesses and evil stepmothers, spoken all over the world, shared around the evening fire or a beaker of brew, passed down are welcome, too.) Unlike myths, legends, fables and other folktales, fairy tales are also from generation to generation, each storyquickly paced and to the point, like a good teller altering the plot, characters and mood short story; The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit and to fit his or her fancy. Even in its pre-written, the Harry Potter novels may be fantastic, but spoken-word form, the fairy tale influenced literature around the world: Aesop’s Fables, The they aren’t fairy tales. Fairy tales weren’t actually written down Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and until the Renaissance Era, when Italian poets One Nights, the fantastical prose of Liezi and Zhuangzi, the Panchantantra of ancient India, Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Giambattista Basile collected, reworked and published the Gesta Romanorum of medieval Europe, several dozen of them in two seminal Apuleius’ Metamorphoses and Chauworks. By the reign of Louis XIV, cer’s Canterbury Tales. (Idries fairy tales were all the rage Shah’s 1979 collection World among the fashionable Tales: The Extraordinary ladies who frequented Coincidence of Stories Paris’ literary saTold in All Times, in lons; one of them, All Places identifies Marie-Catherine Le 65 folktales that Jumel de Barneville, reappear in several Baroness d’Aulnoy, cultures.) coined the term “Once upon a “fairy tales” (contes time” begins the de fées). Another classic fairy tale, courtier, Charles referring to that Perrault, published his nearly forgotten age own collection, Tales of of magic and wonder Mother Goose, in 1697. “when wishing,” goes the When was the last time you treated your cat to a new pair of boots?

The popularity of the fairy tale diminished during the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Age, but the Brothers Grimm’s 1812 collection Children’s and Household Tales helped the genre regain its popularity, especially after the naughty bits were replaced with stern lessons in morality. Their success at preserving the style and substance of old German folktales encouraged 19th century folklorists in Russia, Norway, Japan, Romania and Ireland to do the same with their own native stories. (Joseph Jacobs’ 1890 collection of English folktales included Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.) Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen, meanwhile, came up with several beloved brand-new folktales all his own. The wry, postmodern fairy tales of the past century have kept the tradition thriving, and range from James Thurber’s The Unicorn in the Garden and e.e. cummings’ The Elephant and the Butterfly, to Jon Scieszka’s The Stinky Cheese Man and William Goldman’s The Princess Bride. The older tales are re-emerging as well, oftentimes in retooled versions that (to crib from Freud, Fromm and Bettelheim) express today’s subconscious impulses, fears and desires in a positive way. Some things never change. Y

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ife itself is the most wonderful fairy tale of all.” So said Hans Christian Andersen, one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. We couldn’t agree more. And what better a place than Marin to live out our wildest fantasies? From its pristine beaches to its rolling emerald green hills, Marin is a land of enchantment in which we’re lucky enough to work, live and play. Most fairy tale authors and illustrators would look no further than our eclectic towns and open spaces for pure magic and inspiration. In our two Best of Marin 2015 issues, we pay tribute to all those who make the county what it is, and who have won the hearts of readers in our annual Reader’s Poll. We invite you to get lost in these pages, as you would in your favorite storybook. Celebrate the adventure, the mystery and the fantasy. After all, life can be a fairy tale if you want it to be. Happily ever after,

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Naughty or nice? The ‘Grimm’ truth about fairy tales

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he original fairy tales weren’t exactly kid stuff. Shared as a bit of ribald entertainment after a long, backbreaking day, they were lurid, violent, sensual yarns rife with murder, depravity, dismemberment, cannibalism, torture, premarital sex and other drolleries ideal for the plague-ridden Dark Ages. Even after they were transcribed and reworked during the Renaissance, the lust and brutality remained. The original Rapunzel, for instance, is impregnated by the hair-climbing prince after several days of “joy and pleasure,” and when the witch finds out, she throws him onto a bed of thorns that gouge his eyes out. Eye-gouging is also the punishment for Cinderella’s evil stepsisters, who’ve already hacked off their toes in hopes of fitting their feet into the glass slipper. Meanwhile, the huntsman who takes Snow White into the woods is under orders from the Evil Queen to not only murder her but to bring back her liver and lungs for the queen to feast upon. (The queen gets her comeuppance later on when she’s forced to don a pair of red-hot iron shoes and dance to her death.) And what about Hansel and Gretel, abandoned by their penniless parents in the woods to fend for themselves? (This tale, incidentally, is a positive spin on an apocryphal story about an old woman who was killed by villagers after she’d locked up two kids who were trying to steal her gingerbread recipe.) Then there’s Sleeping Beauty, who isn’t awakened from her 100-year coma by a kiss, but by the two

suckling infants she gave birth to after the prince, beholding her prone and unconscious, had sex with her. And the erotic undertones of Little Red Riding Hood are decidedly overtoned when the 17th century French version of Red performs what can only be described as a striptease and “lies down” with the Wolf. Fairy tales didn’t get child-proofed until parents objected to the sex and violence in the first edition of the Brothers Grimm’s Children’s and Household Tales. Many critics, then and now, objected to this sanitization process, arguing that the older, crueler tales were a brisk primer for the real world and that today’s coddled kids could do with a bit of the grimmer Grimm. The latent naughtiness of fairy tales has been making a comeback lately, however, as in Anne Rice’s all-bondage Sleeping Beauty Trilogy, Mitzi Szereto’s Erotic Fairy Tales: A Romp Through the Classics and a slew of risquè movies, most of them involving Little Red Riding Hood. Big Bad Wolf indeed. Y

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We at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. hope you enjoy these genuinely handmade ales. A lot hard work and enthusiasm go into every aspect of brewing this Mondo Ultra Mega Super Premium Ale. From building the brewery itself to putting the cap on each and every bottle, virtually every step was done by hand. Thanks for your trust, and as always: Think Globally, Drink Locally!... “And you’re full of ragwater bitters and blue ruin and you’re spilling out over the edge to anyone who’ll listen.” These are the words of our favorite Sonoma songsmith. They describe a cocktail of romantic despair wrapped in red flock wall paper and marinated in a soulful yearning. On the rocks. With a twist. We’ve all been there. The beer in this bottle, however, is none of that. So maybe Ragwater is a crappy name for the beer but we liked it, and so whatever. It’s always better to be happy than right. Mostly, anyways. Whatever. Forget it. Never mind... 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Juanita shrieked something about an “Escoba grande con queso en mota para la pelicula…”, but I wasn’t listening. For now I was focused on the undercover Ale clenched between jaunita’s knees and also how good it would taste later while she cooled out in the soon to be locked shed out back of Palmdale where the turkey farmers still run. Ale is thicker than even blood. I already knew this and I also knew that the dicks were not far behind and that ever at their distance they could smell everything and would never let up on me. Flip the dicks. Here come the bastards… Here they come…It has been broughten to our attrition that they're have been numberous spelling errors on hour various lables. From the cureous (as in 'steet') too the sublime (as in 'redempetion'). As a soulution to this problem we have retrained an imminent linguist from Stanford and have invested in a spel checker computter utilitiy. For now however, the thing I want to know is: Who are these werd police? Anyway? Who is the boss, ewe or the words? Huh? And besides, what dew words, let alone speling, have to do with beer anyway. I mean, who ever herd of some namby pamby pale lexiphile curling up buy a warm fire with a good book and a cold beer. This hole bussiness has gone plenty far enouph, don't you think?... Like Adam and Eve, Issac and Ishmael, Mao and confuscious, Good and Evil, Day and Night, Hittites and Visigoths, John and Lorena, or Groucho and Moe, Ales and Lagers are as different as can be. Still we must love each for who they are, separately but equally, with liberty, and justice for all. Cheers!... Those among you who have visited a brewery already know. Those who have not can not imagine. It is said that it takes a lot of beer to make great wine. What then does it take a lot of to make great beer? Answer: Human flesh, and lots of it. Not in the beer, of course, but on the blisteringly hot sides of the whirlpool tank, or on the spinning shaft of a pump head. If you should see one of our club footed, three-fingered, cycloptic albino brewers on the street, you might be inclined to give them a quarter. But don't! These individuals are highly paid professionals. Masters of their craft, and committed to their trade with little or no regard for their own personal safety or physical appearance. Beer is a cruel master. Masters are cruel, and beer is no exception. Just don't picture their twisted forms as you enjoy their fine ales... Well, well, well. The head brewer stood opposite the massive brewing vessels that were his to command. His mind raced through the possibilities. What is the temperature of the malt in the grist case overhead? Was the hot liquor tank up to temp? Would the ambient temperature affect the final mash temperature? Should he compensate for the delta temp by running a little higher mash-in temperature? A single degree in either direction would have a life changing effect on both the brewer and the brewee. 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Three little piglets: FOOD AND DRINK

With the impressive selection of restaurants and bars in Marin, the three little pigs will be rolling from one place to the next. The first prefers authentic French, Indian or Thai cuisine? Not a problem. The second guzzles only homemade brews? Take your pick! And the third eats only local and organic produce? Paradise found.

ey there Lil’ Red Riding Hood You sure are looking good You’re everything a big bad wolf could want. Owoooooooo!” —Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs, Lil’ Red Riding Hood

BEST BAKERY

1ST YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST BURRITO

Fast, fresh and made your way! That’s what you get at High Tech Burrito. They believe that “the best burrito for you is one custom-made to your tastes.” And what could be more fun than designing your own burrito, with several different choices of beans, rice, salsa, meats, spices and tortillas? The menu doesn’t stop at burritos—they also feature tacos, quesadillas, salads, rice bowls, breakfast items and special items just for kids. This place just might be burrito heaven!

It’s hard to ignore the yummy smells floating out of Rustic Bakery when you’re anywhere near the vicinity of this star bakery. Follow your nose and you’ll find delicious, organic fine foods and baked goods. “Nothing is made ahead of time,” says Nicolas Abrams, culinary director. “We’re baking every morning ... baking everything fresh.” Abrams says that the bakery is always striving to find new, local producers who are “at the top of their game.” “We use wonderful local product,” he says, noting both the Petaluma Creamery and the Straus Family Creamery, “and magically turn it into some great pastries.” Rustic features a seasonal board that allows bakers freedom to experiment with seasonal products. But the bakery also offers a core menu that never wavers. “I think we’d be run out of town if we changed that,” Abrams says with a laugh. Rustic Bakery

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Locations in Larkspur and Novato, rusticbakery.com 2ND Arizmendi Bakery & Cafè, San Rafael 3RD Emporio Rulli, Larkspur

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There’s a lot to love at Left Bank, which also snags the win this year for Best Twin Cities Restaurant. An authentic Parisian-style brasserie located in the historic Blue Rock Inn, Left Bank is dedicated to working with local organic farms to bring customers the very best seasonal ingredients available. Hearty dishes featuring natural meats and sustainable seafood can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s sunny terrace, at the lively bar or next to the fireplace. Left Bank 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415/927-3331, leftbank.com

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BEST BREW PUB/SPORTS BAR

The Marin Brewing Company opened on April Fool’s Day in 1989, but it was no joke: a brew pub offering the highest-quality brews was born. Serving a full menu until midnight seven nights a week, the bar offers classic pub dishes like fish & chips and bangers & mash, as well as wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads. A long list of beers includes a Belgian-style ale called the Tiburon Blonde, a fruity ale named the Stinson Beach Peach and the best-selling flagship brew, Mt. Tam Pale Ale. Located in the Marin Country Mart shopping center, this brew pub can be a lifesaver if you’re waiting for shoppers, or for the nearby ferry to San Francisco. Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415/461-4677, marinbrewing.com 2ND Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax 3RD Hopmonk Tavern, Novato

BEST BRUNCH

Family-owned and operated since 1986, The Half Day Cafè is a first-come, first-serve breakfast joint. If you wake up craving the best, you better hurry down to its quaint location on College Avenue in Kentfield—the restaurant is only open from 7am-2:30pm Monday through Friday, and from 8am-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday. The menu covers the basics: breakfast, brunch and lunch. Chances are that whatever you’re craving for breakfast or lunch has found its way onto Half Day’s menu.

One of Marin’s quintessential weekend brunch spots, Dipsea Cafe serves up homestyle breakfasts and lunches in their quaint dining room, and outside on the patio. Opened by John and Cori Siotos in the summer of 1986, it was named for the nearby Dipsea trail, though its original location was in the El Paseo building in downtown Mill Valley. The cafè is known for its huge selection of breakfast delights, including cheese blintzes, waffles, pancakes, egg dishes and homemade pastries “made the old fashioned way ... from scratch.” There is truly something for everyone at this beloved eating spot.

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848 College Ave., Kentfield, 415/459-0291, halfdaycafe.com 2ND Theresa and Johnny’s, San Rafael 3RD Marvin’s Restaurant, Novato

200 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley, 415/381-0298, dipseacafe.com 2ND Panama Hotel & Restaurant, San Rafael 3RD Toast, Novato

1ST YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT

If you’re having a yen for Japanese food, then Sushi Ran will satisfy your craving. Well-known throughout Marin County and beyond, the restaurant specializes in creative and classic Japanese sushi and innovative Pacific cuisine. They thrive on innovation and love to find new ways to present culinary creations from the freshest local fish, meats, vegetables and other seasonal ingredients. Passionate about what they do, the people behind Sushi Ran take special delight in introducing their guests to new wines and sake, including surprise pairings with food. Sushi Ran serves lunch and dinner at the restaurant, and they also do onsite and offsite private parties and catering. Sushi Ran 107 Caledonia St., Sausalito, 415/332-3620, sushiran.com

1ST YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST TWIN CITIES RESTAURANT

Bruce Hill, owner and chef of Picco in Larkspur, has an amazing résumé, which is why this place is a little hidden gem. He has worked at (or opened) an impressive number of fine restaurants in San Francisco, including Stars, Aqua, Oritalia, Bix and the Waterfront, where he received a Rising Star Chef award by Wine Spectator magazine. Hill likes to cook using local ingredients at the time of year when they are fresh, and designs dishes specifically for the atmosphere of each individual restaurant. Serving up specialties like risotto (made from scratch every half-hour), pan-roasted sole roulade, barbequed wolf ranch quail and other mouth-watering dishes, Picco also features a full bar, private dining rooms and cozy booths in a brick and redwood setting. David Haydon Il David

Picco 320 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415/924-0300, restaurantpicco.com

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BEST BURGER

“Fast food burgers, slow food values.” That’s the motto at Super Duper Burgers, a popular joint that offers 100 percent Niman Ranch all-natural beef—ground fresh every day, free-range chicken breast sandwiches, organic veggie burgers and much more. “It’s super friendly, super fresh, super fun and super clean for sure,” says Edson Palacios, general manager of the Novato location. “The energy is very upbeat,” says Aja Paez, general manager at the Mill Valley location. “It’s an exciting place.” Don’t forget to save room for dessert!: Pies and cookies are baked in-house daily, and Straus organic cream is used in the milkshakes and soft-serve ice cream. “They love it,” Palacios says of the customers. “They drive awhile—they go distances for our food.” Super Duper Burgers 430 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, 415/380-8555, 5800 Nave Dr., Novato, 415/382-1980, and other locations, superdupersf.com 2ND M & G Burgers, Larkspur 3RD Pearl’s Phat Burgers, Mill Valley

BEST BURRITO

There are burritos, and then there are Taqueria Mi Pueblo burritos. And don’t get yourself signed up for an eating contest with their macho burritos—they are seriously huge. Customer reviews include comments like, “Get the macho burrito, several salsas, fresh chips and a root beer. You won’t need to eat until tomorrow,” and “It’s amazing, and enough to feed an army. I always have to convince myself that I would die if I had two in one sitting.” For a menu full of the usual (and not so usual) Mexican favorites, four beers on tap and quick and easy take-out, head there for a taste of La Buena Vida. Taqueria Mi Pueblo

Boogie on down to Phyllis’ Giant Burgers for your next burger fix. Since 1981, this local spot has been serving up mouthwatering burgers—currently, more than 20 kinds—along with corn dogs, chicken, hot dogs and salads. Originally started by Phyllis Larson, the current business is run by James and Michelle Cho. They have won numerous awards for their trucker-sized patties, and due to their amazing success, have opened up several other locations—one in Novato and two in Santa Rosa. The Novato location has five plasma screen TVs, outdoor seating, and serves hard and soft ice cream in a variety of flavors. Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 2202 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415/456-0866, and other locations, phyllisgiantburgers.com

2ND YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST DELI

It’s all in the name. Comforts offers high-quality, home-style “comfort” food. Since 1986, the deli has been serving homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including the signature and very popular Chinese Chicken Salad. For a quick bite, you can order at the counter and sit at one of the indoor or outdoor cafè tables, and for a more leisurely meal, check out the full-service restaurant. Or you can just get your goodies to go. From savory to sweet, the food at this place has been pleasing customers for years. Comforts 335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 415/454-9840, comfortscafe.com

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Il Davide has been serving up reliably delicious Italian food in a charming environment (inside and outside) in San Rafael for 20 years. That’s quite a record, considering the many turns and tumbles that the economy has experienced over the years. Owner David Haydon says he believes that the longevity is due to consistency, reasonable prices and good service. He adds that everything is very fresh and made with quality ingredients. Haydon has been buying local and sustainable ingredients for years, and even uses sprouts that are grown right in the kitchen! And many on the staff are as loyal as the customers— most of them have been there for years. Look for Haydon’s cookbook, To the Table, coming out in April. Il Davide 901 A St., San Rafael, 415/454-8080, ildavide.net

2ND YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST NOVATO RESTAURANT

Boca Tavern has landed in the Hall of Fame for the second year in a row. Known for its tastefully seasoned dishes, prepared with only the finest locally grown ingredients, Boca Tavern offers a variety of culinary treats—from savory meats to great seafood, pasta and a full range of tempting appetizers. Dine inside or out on the enclosed patio. And don’t forget to check out their happy hour in the bar—great deals await!

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Boca Tavern 340 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, 415/883-0901, bocatavern.com

2ND YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST SAN RAFAEL RESTAURANT

Ever wonder why there is always a line out the door at Sol Food? The answer is—authentic, home-cooked Puerto Rican food! Owner Soledad Hernandez has brought her family recipes to this wildly popular San Rafael spot. “Everything is homemade and fresh,” says Wilbert Herrera, who has worked at Sol Food for 10 years doing everything from cashiering to cooking. He says that Hernandez treats employees like family and gives them opportunities to learn lots of different skills. “I work in the best place—OMG,” he says with a laugh. “It is such a happy and lively place, with great food and salsa music. I feel like I am in Puerto Rico!” Sol Food 903 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael, 415/451-4765, solfoodrestaurant.com

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BEST CATERER

What makes Stacy Scott the best caterer in Marin? Evidently, it’s her street cred—the party-planner-turned-chef has no website or social media, and only lists a telephone number and email address for contact. But that didn’t discourage her following from voting her the Best of Marin. When asked to describe herself and her staff, Scott says, “We’re established, but we’re on trend; we’re youthful, but we’re experienced.” Scott has tackled parties of all sizes, from former Oracle CEO Larry Ellison’s party of 4,500 people, to more intimate and low-key events. “We seem to have found a sweet spot as far as food,” says Scott, noting that nearly 80 percent of her customers don’t

request to see a menu prior to the event. Self-taught with a vivacious soul, Scott is no stranger to getting the party started. Stacy Scott 415/299-2503, stacyscottcatering@gmail.com 2ND Comforts, San Anselmo 3RD Forks and Fingers, Novato

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

Despite being in business for 29 years—not to mention receiving the Best Chinese Restaurant award—Jennie Low’s Chinese Cuisine insists, “We don’t do anything special.” After 20 years of teaching Chinese cooking in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Jennie grew up and raised

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with Braun’s own family’s blend of spices. You can order online to pick up. Michael’s Sourdough Sandwiches 3095 Kerner Blvd., #L, San Rafael, 415/485-0964 and 42 Digital Dr., #8, Novato, 415/883-5110, michaelssourdough.com 2ND Tagliaferri’s Delicatessen & Cafè, Novato 3RD Miller’s East Coast Deli, San Rafael

BEST DIVE BAR

Casually sipping a Coors Light, Kevin Burd, maintenance man and former bartender at the Silver Peso, describes what sets the esteemed dive bar apart from the others that exist in Marin. And, no, it’s not the three pool tables, library of books, couch, pinball machine, jukebox or popcorn machine. “It’s the no-care attitude of the place,” Burd says. The Peso, as most regulars refer to it, opened more than 100 years ago as a carriage shop. The locale is still adorned with some of its original furnishings—including that addictive shuffleboard table that you may (or may not) remember playing for hours straight. Burd credits the “hodgepodge mix of people” as what makes the Peso a happenin’ place to be—“White-collar people, engineers, businessmen, bluecollar—anyone shows up,” he says. “It’s a great melting pot.”

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Silver Peso 450 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415/924-3448 2ND The Mayflower Pub, San Rafael 3RD Flatiron, San Rafael

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her family, she opened her first restaurant serving home-style Chinese food in Mill Valley. “It’s like comfort food; people order the same thing over and over again,” Low explains. Now with locations in Novato and Petaluma (Mill Valley has closed), her restaurants feature traditional dishes from many regions of China, and include Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan. At 75, Low still personally oversees the preparation and cooking, and isn’t afraid to confess, “I don’t like Chinese food; I like pasta.” Jennie Low’s Chinese Cuisine Vintage Oaks Mall, 120 Vintage Way, Novato, 415/892-8838, jennielow.com 2ND Ping’s Mandarin Restaurant, San Rafael 3RD DJ Chinese Cuisine, Larkspur

BEST DELI

Twenty-five years ago, a family began to build a business that has proven to be an extension of itself. Michael’s Sourdough Sandwiches founder Jole Braun infuses her Italian family’s flair for flavor in between in-house, handmade sourdough. Coraddo Fabbro, who has been in charge of the Novato location since 1996, says, “The truth of the testimonies is in the taste.” Without a single advertising dollar spent, Michael’s Sourdough Sandwiches is Marin’s best deli by word-of-mouth, and is only open during lunch. Local favorites include the chicken pesto, turkey bacon club, Cordonbleu and French dip. Meat is roasted on the premises and seasoned

Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre opened Le Garage Bistro together in April of 2008. Born in Brittany, France, Olivier moved to San Francisco in 2005 and worked as the executive chef at Chez Papa Bistrot, where he met Denis. A native of Versailles, France, general manager Denis has been working in the restaurant industry for the past 10 years in San Francisco. Simple French bistrostyle food is prepared in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. And brunch is effortlessly decadent, consisting of such delicacies as the classic croque monsieur, duck confit, quiche lorraine and the seven-hour house-made ham sandwich. Le Garage Bistro 85 Liberty Ship Way, #109, Sausalito, 415/332-5625, legaragebistro.com 2ND Le Chalet Basque, San Rafael 3RD Marche aux Fleurs, Ross

BEST FROZEN YOGURT

Get your yogurt fix the old-fashioned way at Woody’s Yogurt Place in Mill Valley, one of the last frozen yogurt shops that is not self-serve. Brian Woodson, night manager and son of the owner,

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believes that personally serving customers yogurt makes the business unique and helps them stand out. And, of course, buying high-quality ingredients doesn’t hurt either. Customers love the fact that Woody’s carries dairy-free selections, along with Mr. Smith’s Custard, a soft, frozen treat served right out of the machine. Truly a family-friendly place, the shop regularly donates ice cream for free ice cream socials at local schools. “It is so rewarding to interact with the kids, parents and teachers,” Woodson says. “I love seeing the kids get so excited—it’s so cool.”

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BEST HAPPY HOUR

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? That’s what Boca Tavern will have you asking with its decadent and delicious happy hour menu. It starts with the drinks—like a classic margarita with fresh lime—but it doesn’t stop there. Samplings from the restaurant can be found at nearly half the price, which might, dare we say, make

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When I ask Fairfax Scoop owner Ray Martin why he thinks he’s won the award for best ice cream, his answer is simple: “We use really good ingredients.” Straus organic milk, Marshall’s Farm Honey from Fairfax and Wood Lane Farm lavender sourced from a local resident compose the Scoop’s—as it’s commonly known—signature, equally simple flavor: Vanilla Honey Lavender. Ironically enough, Martin admits that he’s not much

of an ice cream-eater himself, but that his two kids are. And it was the birth of his second child that prompted him to leave his former job as a restaurant owner in Walnut Creek to open Marin’s favorite scoop shop 14 years ago. Dedicated to sourcing locally, Martin says that the most popular varieties are the limited seasonal fruit flavors—pumpkin in the fall, peach in the summer, apricot in May, pomegranate in November and blackberry in August. Fairfax Scoop 63 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax, 415/453-3130

2ND Three Twins Ice Cream, Larkspur and San Rafael 3RD Lappert’s Ice Cream, Sausalito

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When you need to satisfy that irresistible craving for Indian food, jump on your elephant and head for Lotus Cuisine of India in San Rafael. Owner Surinder “Pal” Sroa and his family members share the exotic recipes and spices of India that they grew up with, in a charming and cozy setting with Indian decor. They have received lots of accolades over the years, and are even Zagat-rated. In 2013,

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Food & Drink reminded them of home.” Stop by for an authentic taste of Italy. La Toscana Ristorante & Bar 3751 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael, 415/ 492-9100, ristorantelatoscana.com 2ND Il Fornaio, Corte Madera 3RDPoggio, Sausalito

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With a name like Sushi to Dai For, you better be good—and they are! This popular sushi spot on Fourth Street in San Rafael is bustling, and that's not because of a lack of competition. “I love sushi and this place absolutely brings the freshest I have ever had, other than cleaning a fish on a boat and eating there on the ocean,” says one happy customer. Sip on a sake with your sushi or choose from other Japanese dishes on the menu—either at the sushi bar, or at a table. Special requests are accommodated with a smile. “Been coming here for years for all kinds of events,” says another customer. “They are often busy, always on top of it, and consistently excellent in terms of flavor, presentation and overall experience.” Michael Gaylord Finnegan's Marin

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BEST LOCAL BREWERY

“We’re probably one of the fastest growing breweries in the U.S.,” says Lewis Norvell of Lagunitas Brewing Company. How do they do it? “Keep on keepin’ on,” says Nina Anguiano. Beer-lovers in Northern California—and those who flock here from afar for a taste of the huge selection of regular and seasonal beers—find a haven at the brewery’s Petaluma tap room, where there’s also a mini, dog-friendly amphitheater that features free music shows. “Bluegrass, Americana, some jazz, some funk, a little bit of rock and roll,” says Anguiano. “Just enough rock and roll … a little bit of everything.” The brewery offers daily tours, regularly hosts fundraisers for nonprofits and makes thousands of donations each year. “Our owner loves to give back,” Norvell says. With new beers coming out constantly, and a brand new brewery in Chicago, Lagunitas is spreading the love. “They enjoy the vibe,” says Ben Holman, of the brewery’s visitors. “I call it a mini Disneyland for adults.” Pat Disyamonthon Royal Thai

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Really—a winery in Novato? Trek Winery is family-owned and operated, and the creators say, “It was a way to blend our love for outdoor exploration with our love for making great wine.” Established in 2007, the Podshadley family already had 17 years of (amateur) wine-making experience. Steady growth led to an opening of the tasting room and wine-making facility in downtown Novato. In addition to their signature wines, they offer weekly live entertainment, including music and stand-up comedy, and offer a beautiful space for private events. Trek Winery

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BEST MEAL UNDER $20

Let's face it—eating out can be really expensive, especially if you don't want the food to taste like marinated cardboard. So when you find a place where the food is great and affordable, and also has a fun atmosphere, well that's pretty sweet. And that's—Sol Food! Served with the sound of salsa beats in the background, the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner is offered) at this local

Food & Drink favorite spot includes soup, sandwiches, combination plates, dessert and drinks—all with the real taste of Puerto Rican homecooking. Sol Food 903 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael, 415/451-4765, solfoodrestaurant.com 2ND Crepevine, San Rafael 3RD Lotus Cuisine of India, San Rafael

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

Insalata's, which also wins this year as the Best Ross Valley Restaurant, is a local gem. “What makes us special, I think, is the consistency of the food and the service,” says manager Beth Casey. The restaurant, which features everything from hummus with warm pita to Cataplana Manila clams, is known for welcoming longtime customers, as well as new customers who have heard that this is the place to be. The weekly pre-fix menu is a favorite, and a winemaker series keeps things new and exciting. Insalata's strives to make everyone feel welcome at the table. Insalata's 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 2ND Picco, Larkspur 3RD Falafel Hut, San Rafael

Best of Marin 2015 BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

For a real taste of Mexico, visit Taqueria Mi Pueblo in San Anselmo. Frequented and loved by locals, the taqueria offers Mexican football on the big screen while you enjoy authentic south-of-the-border dishes. Start with chips and homemade salsa, and then try a barbeque chicken taco with mole sauce, a carnitas tostada or a tamale. Consistent quality and good value keep customers coming back for years. And if you don't have time to dine, call in your order and dash in for a quick pick-up. Whether you're looking for an appetizer or a large combo plate, this place is muy bueno! Taqueria Mi Pueblo 208 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, 415/460-1027 2ND Celia's Mexican Restaurant, San Rafael 3RD Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsaria, Mill Valley

BEST MILL VALLEY RESTAURANT

Since its opening in 1937, Buckeye Roadhouse has always considered fine dining to be important. The country-style dining area is warm and welcoming, with vaulted ceilings and a river-rock fireplace. Fresh local ingredients are used to create the most divine dishes with a “California

Food & Drink contemporary twist,” like their wellknown oysters bingo and house-smoked barbecue baby-back ribs. They also offer coffee at their drive-by coffee shop, Buckeye Joe, located right next to the restaurant. So you don’t have to look too far for some post-meal caffeine. Buckeye Roadhouse 15 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley, 415/331-6200, buckeyeroadhouse.com 2ND Piatti, Mill Valley 3RD Piazza D'Angelo Ristorante, Mill Valley

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“Real barbeque is about protein and smoke and heat from a low fire, and about cooking with wood,” says Damon Stainbrook, owner and chef at the 8-month-old Pig in a Pickle. “It's not about the sauce.” Stainbrook, who grew up in Corte Madera, and who has cooked at The French Laundry and the (former) Lark Creek Inn, says that he's always liked barbeque. The place has become very popular, and one of his secrets is keeping the menu very simple. He also strives to use high-quality products, and pays a lot of attention to detail. “The meat is always fresh because the smoker is go-

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Best of Marin 2015 ing all the time, which is really important for quality,” he says. Stop by for some mouthwatering favorites like smoked beef brisket, “Hill Natural” baby back ribs or pulled pork shoulder. Pig in a Pickle 341 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415/891-3265, piginapicklebbq.com 2ND Uchiwa Ramen, San Rafael 3RD Molina, Mill Valley

BEST NOVATO RESTAURANT

What makes Finnegan's Marin Novato's best restaurant? “In a word—options,” says general manager Dara Stone. This

Food & Drink Irish-inspired restaurant has managed to expand on traditional pub fare to include ribs, ribeyes and Stone's personal favorite, cobb salad. Owner Henry Hautau, grandson of Patrick Finnegan, wanted to recreate the warmth of his family's original 1980s watering hole—a neighborhood pub in northern New Jersey. Today, half-price bottles of wine on Thursdays, late-night food on Fridays and Saturdays and live musical entertainment make Finnegan's a complete dining experience.

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Rustic Bakery, which also takes the cake this year for Marin’s Best Bakery, is committed to sourcing locally to produce organic fine foods and baked goods. Boasting a regular menu that never changes, as well as a seasonal menu, Rustic offers fun and exciting dishes like a Mediterranean salad in the summer, a Barcelona salad in the winter and a fall harvest salad. “[Customers] love it because of the freshness,” says Nicolas Abrams, Rustic’s culinary director. “We’re always researching and reading and seeing what’s trending.” Abrams, who says that he loves getting creative with food and collaborating with the owners, says that sometimes when he’s out in public, he feels like he’s being chased. “I love Rustic,” people tell him. “You guys are doing a great job … keep it up.” “It’s a great feeling,” Abrams says. Rustic Bakery Locations in Larkspur and Novato, rusticbakery.com 2ND Picco, Larkspur 3RD Marinitas, Novato

Editor’s Note: Insalata’s, which wins this year in the category of Best Mediterranean Restaurant, was voted the Best Organic/Sustain-

Food & Drink able Restaurant for the second year in a row, but declined to accept the title. Owner Heidi Krahling says that she is honored to have been voted the best by readers, but declines the award because although Insalata’s strives to be organic and sustainable, the restaurant is not 100 percent organic and sustainable.

BEST PIZZERIA

Take another little pizza your heart at Pizzeria Picco in Larkspur. Their pies are crafted in the traditional Neapolitan thin-crust style, and hand-stretched and cooked in their own wood-burning pizza ovens. San Franciscobased owner and chef Bruce Hill (who also runs the more upscale “Picco” next door), uses only the finest-quality ingredients from local farmers and producers, and the fresh mozzarella is pulled in-house. Their menu also features organic salads, a daily soup and Straus soft-serve ice cream. Wash it all down with a large selection of local and international beer and wine—Mamma Mia! Pizzeria Picco 316 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415/ 945-8900, www.pizzeriapicco.com 2ND Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, San Rafael 3RD Mulberry Street Pizzeria, San Rafael

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San Anselmo’s Insalata’s has been bringing scrumptious tastes of the Mediterranean to Marin since 1996. Opened by Heidi and Mark Krahling, this community staple offers upscale food and service in a warm atmosphere, with touches like fresh flowers and vibrant art. “The great thing about our customers is that we feel like they’re part of our family,” says Beth Casey, manager at Insalata’s. “We know their names when they come in, where they like to sit, what they like to drink.” The philosophy, she says, is hospitality driven by genuine kindness. Casey says that Heidi is a beacon of the community, passionate about food and constantly trying to improve everything. “Even though she’s the owner, she’s in the kitchen every day,” Casey says. As for what Casey hopes for when guests walk into Insalata’s? “For them to say those three magic words—‘We’ll be back,’” she says. “And then we know that we did the right thing.” Insalata’s 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, 415/457-7700, insalatas.com 2ND Marinitas, San Anselmo 3RD 123 Bolinas, Fairfax

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If it’s authentic charm and Italian hospitality you’re after, La Toscana Ristorante and Bar won’t disappoint. The restaurant was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici, and the owners—who all grew up in Lucca, Italy— wanted to create a place that reminded them of home. After undergoing major renovations in January of 2014, the popular

restaurant greets customers with a more modern and vibrant atmosphere. And it’s no wonder that this restaurant has also won Best Italian Restaurant in Marin—According to one review, the cannelloni and tortellini entrees are “heavenly.” The family-run business aims to carry on the proud tradition of gathering with family and friends to celebrate with food and wine. La Toscana Ristorante & Bar 3751 Redwood Blvd., San Rafael, 415/492-9100, ristorantelatoscana.com 2ND Il Davide, San Rafael 3RD Panama Hotel and Restaurant, San Rafael

BEST SAUSALITO/TIBURON RESTAURANT

With an 11-year history and a menu full of 40-plus items, Poggio has become one of Sausalito’s most beloved dining spots. How did the trattoria wind up bringing a little bit of Italy to Sausalito? Owner Larry Mindel was approached by someone from Casa Madrona during their renovations, and since Mindel was already eager to have a “special spot” of his own in Sausalito—the rest is history. The restaurant uses local ingredients, and even has its own organic garden. “It all comes from our garden when it’s available,” says Amy Svendberg, managing partner of Poggio. She names sage, rosemary, arugula and basil as some of the garden’s staples. Poggio 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415/ 332-7771, poggiotrattoria.com 2ND Sushi Ran, Sausalito 3RD Le Garage Bistro, Sausalito

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BEST THAI RESTAURANT

Owner and chef, Jamie Disyamonthon, was visiting some friends in the Bay Area in 1984 and fell in love, like many do, with its unparalleled beauty. She and her husband, Pat, were already interested in opening a business, and thus Royal Thai was born. Housed in a beautiful San Rafael house and decorated in Thai style, Royal Thai offers a cozy and welcoming setting for an authentic Thai meal. Disyamonthon employs a staff of around 15 people, but she still works seven days a week—using all-natural meats and in-

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You’ll feel like an American in Paris, stepping into the Left Bank. Located in the historic Blue Rock Inn, the brasserie opened in 1994. French cuisine, such as tarte lyonnaise, salad nicoise, soupe d’oignons, escargots and creme brulee, suits the tastes of gourmands and naive palates alike, and is served with casual ease. Left Bank caters to elegant occasions in its private dining room, afternoon snacking on the sunny terrace or a special dinner near the fireplace. Chef de cuisine Fabrice Marcon works with local organic farms and brings in the best seasonal ingredients available. Brunch with bubbles and the happy hour at the bar come highly recommended. Left Bank 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415/927-3331, leftbank.com 2ND Marin Joe’s Restaurant, Corte Madera 3RD Il Fornaio, Corte Madera

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Did your dinner party at the castle get a little out of control? Not to worry. Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning to the rescue. A team of honest, hardworking, speedy, skillful and experienced window cleaners will make your glass sparkle so that you can sit back and enjoy the view. Elliot Atlas, owner of the 26-year-old business—which also wins this year in the Best Carpet Cleaning category—says that his window cleaners use extension poles, in addition to ladders, which many businesses do not do. “If you’re efficient at pole work, you can move a lot faster,” he says. Atlas says that Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning was the original company to create a window cleaning maintenance plan, which offers people an inexpensive way to have clean windows throughout the year. “One of my favorite parts is pleasing people,” Atlas says. “Clean windows and clean carpets … it changes everything for them.” You can make money, Atlas says, but it’s about more than that. “It’s an art,” he says. “Some people have called me an artist in our work.” Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning 18 Auburn St., San Rafael, 415/256-8321, iloveatlas.com

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Husband-and-wife Nick Pommier and Stephanie St. Claire are walking advertisements for their business. When I meet St. Claire, she’s holding her second son, Vaughn, who she says is only three weeks old. “People show up, and it works; the results speak for themselves,” Pommier says, explaining why Ross Valley CrossFit has grown into a national fitness craze. Pommier himself is a CrossFit veteran, and got into this “complete functional” form of exercising nearly a decade ago, before opening Ross Valley CrossFit in 2010. It was at that time that St. Claire had just given birth to her first son, Beau. “I wanted to spend more time with my family at home,” Pommier explains. The Ross Valley CrossFit community consists of more than 300 active members who can take any of the nine weekly classes— everything from Olympic lifting to a barbellfree version of high-intensity interval training called IGNITE! For those who are unfamiliar with the CrossFit vernacular, Pommier sums it up as, “the sports of fitness.” St. Claire sums up Ross Valley CrossFit as, “We care about our business and our business is our clients.” Ross Valley CrossFit 34 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo, 415/256-9000, rossvalleycrossfit.com 2ND Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, San Rafael 3RD Bay Club, Corte Madera

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Founded in 2006 by Mikyo Riggs, who holds black belts in multiple forms of martial arts, Marin Mixed Martial Arts specializes in practical self-defense training. The studio is unique in that it incorporates a variety of styles—including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, American boxing and wrestling—and molds them into one complete martial art. The staff believes that martial arts are “a

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system of self-improvement that can help in the studio as well as in everyday life.” So if you feel like learning a thing or two about this particular kind of “art form”—which combines self-defense moves with unwavering patience—stop by and give it a try. “What we learn on the mat, we carry into our everyday lives.”—Mikyo Riggs.

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Marin Mixed Martial Arts 222 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo, 415/456.1557, marinmma.com 2ND San Rafael Martial Arts, San Rafael 3RD The Dojo, Studio of Martial Arts, San Anselmo

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Since 1990, Body Kinetics Health Club, a family-owned business with three locations in Marin (Mill Valley, San Rafael and Novato), has been committed to creating inviting neighborhood health clubs by “being your fitness and wellness partner, to educate and inspire you to discover the amazing power of movement and mindfulness so you may transform your own health and well-being.” The club offers a variety of classes, programs, workshops and activities to help transform your body and lifestyle, and employees believe in an integrated approach to fitness and wellbeing, which encompasses cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, along with mindfulness, good nutrition, rest and recovery and a supportive community. Body Kinetics Health Club Three Marin locations, bodykineticsmarin.com 2ND Pilates of Marin, Corte Madera 3RD Pilates ProWorks, Mill Valley

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“I was afraid that everybody would be old,” says Barbara, a 90-year-old resident of The Redwoods retirement community. Barbara Solomon, the 13-year reigning CEO explains, “This isn’t an old folks home.” Sitting on 10 acres in Mill Valley, The Redwoods is a community of 340 residents—six of whom are over the age of 100. What began as a humble nonprofit 43 years ago—founded by the Community Church of Mill Valley—has since grown into one of the most highly regarded senior living communities in the country. “We make sure you’re out of the bedroom and into life,” Solomon says with a beaming smile. The Redwoods is nearly done with a $30 million renovation that will result in a new lounge and wellness center, featuring a hot tub, pool and workout equipment. The Redwoods 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, 415/383/2741, theredwoods.org 2ND Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael 3RD The Tamalpais, Greenbrae

BEST SWIMMING POOL

Not all pools are created equal, so if you’re looking for the best place to take a splash, head to the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center. With the warmest, therapeutic indoor pool in Marin County, and a spectacular outside pool with eight lanes for swimming, this place is hard to beat if you’re an aquatics lover. The JCC also has a stateof-the-art fitness center, a community center

offering cutting-edge classes, a great café and an auditorium that showcases a wide variety of events. “We are very family-friendly,” says Barbara Rosenstein, operations manager at the fitness center, “and it is a wonderful place to work.” Staff members feel very appreciated and are very happy, and this permeates the atmosphere. And you don’t have to be Jewish to go there—it is open to everyone in the community.

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Osher Marin Jewish Community Center 200 North San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, 415/444-8000, marinjcc.org 2ND Marin YMCA, San Rafael 3RD Rolling Hills Club, Novato

BEST TENNIS CLUB

The Mt. Tam Racquet Club knows a thing or two more about the fitness world than just tennis. With a state-of-the-art workout facility, the club also offers a plethora of classes— more than 80 per week—ranging from spin, Zumba, Pilates and yoga. “It’s a club, not a business,” says Rod Heckelman, general manager and tennis director. The club is complete with tennis courts, basketball courts and a swimming pool. Heckelman says that most people have been with the club for more than 30 years—a testament to its popularity. Mt. Tam Racquet Club is also heavily involved in the community, donating the facility to Redwood High School every year for its Safe and Sober Grad Night. “We’re big, but we’re small,” Heckelman says. “We’re community.”

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When Jefferson Parker, owner of Bikram Yoga San Rafael, bought the yoga studio, it needed new life. But it was that very studio that gave him new life after a series of health issues. “I was really sick and overweight and I ended up in a class there and it completely changed my life,” Parker says. Once he and his wife, Arjay Parker, fixed up the studio, they say, “it was pretty much a hit from the beginning.” Now, the couple is proud of the revamped space, which includes six bathrooms and seven showers. Bikram yoga, yoga-based circuit training and a new TRX suspension training program are all offered. “Basically wherever you’re at we can meet you,” Parker says. “We are there for the entire spectrum— from sick and injured to competitive athletes. We have a program to meet your needs.” Bikram Yoga San Rafael 1295 Second St., Suite 210, San Rafael, 415/453.9642, sanrafaelyoga.com 2ND Red Dragon Yoga, San Rafael 3RD YogaWorks, Larkspur

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THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF: Kids and PETS

ask of you a little of this childlike simplicity, and, to bring us luck, let me speak four truly magic words, childhood’s open sesame: “Once upon a time...” ― Jean Cocteau, Beauty and the Beast

BEST CHILD CARE: Tie: Marin YMCA and Miss Sandie’s School

“I think we’re less childcare and more focused on youth development,” says Spencer Gapinski, Marin YMCA childcare site coordinator. The Marin YMCA is able to appeal to a wide range of children, offering programs that are technology-based to outdoor-focused. “It changes a lot with the community needs,” says Torrey Hughes, director of youth develop-

ment. “We’re all adapting to the communities that we’re serving [around Marin]. But the programs are aligned so that the needs of children are still met.” The YMCA goes above and beyond childcare—“We care about reaching their family and becoming mentors to most of the children that we serve,” says Kirsten Mogensen, childcare site coordinator.

Miss Sandie’s School has been providing high-quality pre-school programs and infant and toddler care for more than 30 years. Open year-round and serving children from birth to 5 years old, Miss Sandie’s aims to foster the individual needs of every child, and assist in educational and emotional development. Activity-based curriculums are offered, and the staff develops a schedule to meet your needs and the needs of your kids. Marin YMCA and Miss Sandie’s School Marin YMCA: 1500 Los Gamos Dr., San Rafael, 415/492-9622, ymcasf.org, and Miss Sandie’s School: 2001 Center Rd., Novato, 415/892-2712, misssandiesschool.com 2ND Cuddle Time Daycare, Corte Madera

1ST YEAR HALL OF FAME: BEST KID’S CAMP

Steve & Kate’s Camp is known as a 35-year-old startup. Marin’s best kid’s camp started as a single location in Mill Valley in 1980, before it began expanding to its current 17 Bay Area locations in 1996. Community Director Sara Langer, a former Mill Valley camper, explains how Steve & Kate’s has grown into both a nationwide summer destination for kids—with 47 locations across the country—and a trusted choice for parents. “We provide a wide range of activities that kids choose for themselves, and we refund a family for the days that they don’t use,” Langer says. Just in Marin alone, each Steve & Kate’s Camp will receive 150 children a day. The self-directed programming now also applies to its seven so called “studios,” which Community Director Bear Whitfield describes as “camps within the camp.” These activities workshops—app-coding, bread-making, sewing and knitting, music and animation production and dance—all amount to what Whitfield calls, “The wow factor.” Steve & Kate’s Camp Main office: 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, 415/513-0469, steveandkatescamp.com

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BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

At Play It Again Kids, your baby can do some major shopping damage. The store has been providing families with an outstanding selection of clothes for more than 23 years. In addition to clothing, the locally owned shop sells other snappy items such as baby gear, children’s furniture, books, toys and more. It’s also a great place to recycle and reuse well-kept children’s items instead of throwing them away and leaving them to rot in landfills. The store accepts “seasonal, clean, recent models or styles of baby or toddler equipment and children’s items for consignment.” Each item is listed at an affordable price, and the store caters to children of all ages. If you’re looking for a consignment store to donate some of your children’s pieces, or a place to shop for new spring outfits for your child, then this store will be a hit. Play It Again Kids 783 Anderson Dr., San Rafael, 415/485-0304, playitagainkids.com 2ND Secret Garden, Greenbrae 3RD Baby World, San Rafael

Peter Pan never has to grow up, as long as he lives in Marin. From camps that offer fort-building and treasure-hunting, to hobby shops that stock Neverland with trains and planes, the county has everything he needs for a fun-filled childhood. And fine pet stores, groomers and vets keep the furry folks of the enchanted forest healthy and snazzy.

BEST HOBBY SHOP

“Dollhouses and trains aren’t just for the holidays.” At least, that’s what Marin’s best hobby shop, Dollhouses, Trains, & More believes. There are more than 400 dollhouses for sale, a fully stocked remote control parts and services department and the largest selection of miniatures in the United States. The shop’s in-house Train Manager, Ken Becker, has been a certified Lionel Service Technician since 2010. This hobby shop goes beyond sales and customer service to offer monthly miniature dollhouse and scenic display design classes from owner Linda Becker. And the store’s website features helpful how-to installation videos for miniature dollhouse appliances, such as doorbells and even working televisions. Dollhouses, Trains & More 300 Entrada Dr., Novato, 415/883-0388, dollhousestrainsandmore.com 2ND Dauth Hobbies, San Anselmo 3RD Play-Well, San Anselmo

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The Bay Area Discovery Museum, which has also been crowned this year as the Best Place For a Kid’s Party, offers both schoolyear camps and summer camps, with themes ranging from Art Attack, to Fort-Building to Shipwrecks and Treasure Hunts. The camps, like the rest of the museum, ignite creative thinking in children through an open-ended, child-directed approach. “The kids really drive the activities that they’re doing,” says Jen Helfrich, marketing communication manager, noting that there is basic facilitation by educators, but no set lesson plans. “It’s a great opportunity for kids to explore.” Children are invited to express what they have an interest in, and the museum is then able to develop programs and activities around those interests. “The museum is not just a fun, beautiful place to play,” Helfrich says. “It does have an educational component that runs through. We engage children to engage their creative thinking.”

Bay Area Discovery Museum Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito, 415/339-3900, baykidsmuseum.org 2ND Osher Marin JCC Summer Camp, San Rafael 3RD Camp Tamarancho (operated by the Marin Council, Boy Scouts of America, San Rafael)

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BEST KID-FRIENDLY, NON-CHAIN RESTAURANT

Finnegan’s Marin is not your average “kid-friendly” restaurant. This Irish pubinspired eatery offers traditional corned beef and cabbage alongside fish ’n’ chips. Kids eat for free on Sunday nights, choosing from a menu of full meals that cost as little as $3.99. Food is prepared by Executive Chef Michael Gaylord, who was formerly a chef at El Paseo in Mill Valley and K&L Bistro in Sebastopol. Since the recession of 2008, Finnegan’s owner Henry Hautau, father of two and grandson of Patrick Finnegan, has maintained the Kids 100 Club policy he created, which allows 100 Bay Area children to eat for free for an entire year. Day or night, Finnegan’s proves to be fun for the whole family. Finnegan’s Marin 877 Grant Ave., Novato, 415/899-1516, finnegansmarin.com 2ND Toast, Novato 3RD Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Fairfax

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BEST PET GROOMER

Doggie Styles washed and dried its first pooch in 1997. Founder Janine Schengel is a master groomer and experienced veterinarian technician, and the veritable dog whisperer of Marin. The Doggie Styles website consists of little more than a picture of a golden doodle and contact information, but Yelp reviews tell you all that you really need to know: “I’ve taken my long-haired Polish Lowland Sheepdog to Doggie Styles for five-plus years. They’re miracle workers with tangled and matted canines. Absolutely the BEST! Janine and Melinda always go the extra mile for their customers, both two-legged and four-legged,” says Marie from Novato. Doggie Styles 401 Miller Ave., Suite E, Mill Valley, 415/381-1777, doggiestylesmarin.com 2ND Cat’s Cradle Boarding & Grooming, San Rafael 3RD Pride & Groom, San Anselmo

BEST PET STORE

It’s the staff that makes Pet Food Express stand out among its competitors, says Michael Levy, founder and co-owner. Every new hire undergoes extensive training for a week to immerse himself or herself into the world of all things animals. With five locations in Marin—San Anselmo, downtown Novato, Hamilton, Terra Linda and Mill Valley—Pet Food Express doesn’t sell animals, but don’t sell it short—the pet store partners up with local rescue centers for community outreach. Its latest project? A cat adoption center that will be located next to the San Anselmo store. Pet Food Express found the location for the Marin Humane Society and will pay its rent for the next five years. “It’s really all about our

customers and employees,” Levy says. “We really want to thank them for choosing us— bottom line.” Pet Food Express Multiple locations in Marin, petfoodexpress.com 2ND Woodlands Pet Food & Treats, San Rafael 3RD Pet Club, Corte Madera

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY

Kids can let their imaginations run wild at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, set on 7.5 acres next to the Golden Gate Bridge. With a mission to ignite creative thinking in all children, the museum aims to guide kids through projects that lead to wonder and discovery. Offering fun and stress-free birthday parties for children 1-8, the museum staff helps to set up and clean up parties that include admission to exhibits, face painting, art and science projects, treasure hunts, air time in the Bounce-a-palooza and much more. “I would say that our museum is about handson learning, fun, having a child really have that opportunity to be empowered to learn and play and innovate,” says Jackie Randazzo, marketing coordinator. “Especially with young children—they’re always told what to do. It’s their opportunity to really be a kid.” Bay Area Discovery Museum Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito, 415/339-3900, baykidsmuseum.org 2ND Doodlebug, San Anselmo 3RD Tie: Cal-Star Gymnastics, Novato, and Love2Dance, Novato

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In business for 21 years, A Child’s Delight! knows a thing or two about toys. “We started with a lot of wooden toys,” says Deborah Meyer, co-owner. “And over time, we looked at what children are interested in.” Deborah and husband and co-owner Jonathan have seen all the trends come and go, but a core of basic toys remain tried and true. “The toy business has a lot of traditional toys that we carry forever, but it’s also very fad-driven,” Jonathan says. The duo is looking forward to the opening up of a new location in the Corte Madera Town Center, which will be located across from Crate & Barrel. Selling a wide variety of toys, from classic to computerized, the couple invites customers to come and take a look—“There are more toys in the world today than ever before,” Jonathan adds. A Child’s Delight! 190 Northgate One, San Rafael, 415/499-0736, achildsdelight.com 2ND Five Little Monkeys, Novato 3RD Toy World, Greenbrae

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arin County is in a timewarp. In the rest of our country and beyond, non-motorized recreationists –such as hikers, runners, equestrians, dog walkers, and mountain bikers- share and enjoy the same trails without anger, without bias, and without conflict. Yet here in Marin -the birthplace of modern mountain biking- the sport and those that enjoy it have been maligned, marginalized, and denounced for more than thirty years. Charges -made by a small minority of individualsaccuse any and all mountain bikers of deplorable deeds: environmental destruction, killing wildlife, running down hikers, and more; yet none of these charges are based in fact. Decades of studies, surveys, and peer reviewed research have shown that the impacts of mountain bikes are equal to those of hiking and that conflict between users is not only very rare, but primarily an issue of misperception and pre-conceived bias.* People that ride mountain bikes are not a stereotype. We are diverse, unbound by gender, age, ethnicity, wealth, or politics, and united only by our shared enjoyment of mountain biking. We are accountants, mechanics, cashiers, students, caregivers, tech workers, and teachers. We are your neighbors, your friends, and perhaps even your family. We are dog owners, runners, backpackers, equestrians, and virtually all of us are hikers. We hike with our children, our family and friends, in our national parks and wilderness areas, on our beautiful Marin trails, and all of us cherish and enjoy our public lands as much as anyone. Access4Bikes does not seek to bar anyone from trails or single out other users as bad, dangerous, or uncaring; we are simply working toward a safer, more inclusive, more connected, more sustainable, and more enjoyable trail network for all. For more information, visit www.access4bikes.com. Mountain Biking: A Review of the Ecological Effects. Parks Canada – National Office. 2010 * Planning and Managing Environmentally Friendly Mountain Bike Trails. Bureau of Land Management, Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State University. * 2006 Assessing and Understanding Trail Degradation: Results From the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. U.S. Geologic Survey. 2006 * Trail Use Conflict Study. California State Parks. 2012 * Marin County Park User and Visitor Survey. 2011 * this is only a partial list of research in the field.

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Knight in shining artwork: Arts and entertainment

he cool little pig goofed altogether and at the last possible moment threw together a real gone purple-light shack out of clarinet reeds and scotch tape.” —Al “Jazzbeaux” Collins, The Three Little Pigs for Hip Kids

BEST ART GALLERY

“We are where the arts and the community connect,” explains Art Works Downtown Executive Director Elisabeth Setten. Founder Phyllis Thelen, who is also responsible for starting the Marin Ballet, realized Art Works as a way to revitalize downtown San Rafael into a cultural hub of Marin. 1337

Gallery, the organization’s premiere exhibition space at 1337 Fourth Street, opened in 1997. Art Works Downtown consists of four art galleries, 28 artist studios, 17 affordable housing units and four commercial tenants—a ceramics center, jewelers guild, framing shop and a restaurant. Program Manager Stan Gibbs oversees the public

sculpture program, which showcases 12 rotating sculptures throughout the year. “The arts have been dormant since the recession, and now [they’re] coming back,” comments Carol Durham, a veteran gallery installation designer of 18 years. Board President Erick Moreau, an artist himself, notes how Art Works Downtown has fostered “an evolution of the arts scene where it hadn’t existed before.” Art Works Downtown 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415/451-8119, artworksdowntown.org 2ND Bolinas Gallery, Bolinas 3RD Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley

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“I think our success has to do with the fact that we are a local, family-owned business,” says Bente Mirow, store manager at Rileystreet Art Supply in San Rafael. The store offers everything for the professional artist, including ongoing classes, free demos and drop-in figure drawing on Thursday nights. Student and professional artist discounts are a perk, and the artist’s haven does community outreach by way of donations to local schools for auctions, and discounts to local arts organizations. Mirow says that the staff is very knowledgeable because the owners go out of their way to hire good people. The original store was founded 44 years ago on Riley Street in Santa Rosa—thus, the name. Rileystreet Art Supply 1138 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415/457-2787, and 103 Maxwell Ct., Santa Rosa, 707/526-2416, rileystreet.com

If you need ideas or materials for your next creative art project, browsing at Michaels will delight you. Whether you’re working with dried flowers, paint, beads, jewelry, scrapbooks or mixed media, you’re bound to find stuff that sparks your creativity. “When you have young kids, having a place like Michaels nearby is very handy,” says a local parent. “There always seems to be a school project that requires the kinds of crafty items Michaels has.” Along with an impressive variety of art and craft supplies, the store also offers classes, custom framing, custom invitations and a range of seasonal products, including cards, ornaments and decorations. Michaels 400 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael, 415/446-7390, and various other locations, michaels.com 2ND Perry’s Art Supplies and Framing, San Anselmo 3RD Doodlebug, San Anselmo

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

After reopening in 2012, Sweetwater Music Hall has offered a variety of entertainment for people to enjoy. A state-of-the-art nightclub and cafe, the Sweetwater—originally opened in 1972—treats audiences to shows by favorite musical artists, as well as

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If the white walls of your castle are screaming for a splash of color, Marin has you covered when it comes to fine art and supplies for creative projects. And some of the best entertainment venues in all the land will have you singing and dancing the nights away.

performances by local and emerging talent. Big-name artists, including Carlos Santana, Clarence Clemons and Etta James, have graced the small stage at Sweetwater, and the place has become a Marin treasure. The chefs behind the café offer seasonal cuisine to go along with the foot-stompin’ fun. Sweetwater Music Hall 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley, 415/388-3850, sweetwatermusichall.com 2ND Fenix, San Rafael 3RD Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael

BEST LOCAL BAND

The Bay Area’s most beloved Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band, Petty Theft, consists of six Bay Area musicians: Monroe Grisman—guitar, vocals; Mike Emerson—keyboards; Michael Papenburg—guitar; Django Bayless—bass and vocals; Dan Durkin—lead vocals, guitars and harmonica; and Adam “bagel” Berkowitz—drums. Since the band’s inception in 2003, Petty Theft has been entertaining audiences in clubs, at private parties and on large festival stages, performing the revered classic and more recent, contemporary hits. You can see these guys hit the stage at Marin venues like Hopmonk Tavern and Rancho Nicasio. Petty Theft Swan Entertainment, 2600 Tenth Street, Suite 433, Berkeley, 510/655-7926, pettytheftrocks.com 2ND Beso Negro, besonegro.net 3RD Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs!, dannyclick.com

BEST MOVIE THEATER

If you’re a serious film aficionado, then it’s likely that you have enjoyed an interesting film or program at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. “We take pride in being a community organization,” says Richard Peterson, director of programming, who has been with the center since it opened 16 years ago, “and it is our

artistic responsibility to let filmmakers get their films seen.” In addition to presenting eclectic and educational films from all over the world at the Rafael Theater, the center puts on the annual Mill Valley Film Festival. And that’s not all: A number of film-related classes, workshops and seminars are offered. A nonprofit, the center’s focus is more on quality programming than profits. “We like to be the nexus of the community— this theater belongs to them,” says General Manager Dan Zastrow. “It’s like a sacred charge.” Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415/454-5813, rafaelfilm.cafilm.org 2ND Fairfax Theatre 6, Fairfax 3RD Century Regency, San Rafael

BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

The Magic Flute is your one-stop music shop, offering anything and everything musical that you might be looking for. “We’re Marin’s complete music store,” says owner Christian Dean. “We serve people from the beginning of their musical journey, and continue throughout their entire lives. It’s a family place where people love to come and browse.” The store sells and rents a cornucopia of musical instruments—from drums to violins to flutes to—ukuleles! It also carries a huge selection of sheet music, and offers

lessons and repair services. The Magic Flute has been in business since 1976—no wonder people love and trust the place. A new feature of the store is the “boutique guitar lounge,” an area with plush seating where people can take a load off and get a few riffs going. The Magic Flute

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182 Northgate One, San Rafael, 415/ 479-3112, themagicflute.com 2ND Bananas At Large, San Rafael 3RD Amazing Grace Music, San Anselmo

BEST PLACE FOR DANCING

The esteemed Sweetwater Music Hall has not only been crowned this year as the Best Live Music Venue in Marin, but also as the best place to cut a rug. Since its reopening in January of 2012, the hall has provided dancing that never seems to stop. When local and big-name performers take the stage, it’s hard to keep still. Boasting all types of musical performances, the Sweetwater has something for everyone. So dance your little heart out. Sweetwater Music Hall 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley, 415/388-3850, sweetwatermusichall.com 2ND Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio 3RD 19 Broadway, Fairfax

BEST PLACE TO STAY THE NIGHT

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Best of Marin 2015

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spread out over an expansive green space, Cavallo Point Lodge is hard to beat when it comes to getting away from it all. Guests at Cavallo Point enjoy spacious two-bedroom, family-friendly suites with the finest amenities, including a private entrance, cozy gas fireplace, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant heat floors, bamboo furnishings, cozy sitting areas and organic bedding. The property includes a fine restaurant and day spa, and offers a wide variety of activities, including cooking classes, hikes, kayaking, yoga and much more. It’s a perfect destination for out-of-town guests, or for locals wanting to take a relaxing “staycation.” Cavallo Point Lodge 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, 415/339-4700, cavallopoint.com 2ND Mountain Home Inn, Mill Valley 3RD Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, Sausalito

BEST PLACE FOR A WEDDING

A magical setting for a magical day. That’s what you get at Cavallo Point Lodge, which also takes home the gold this year for the Best Place to Stay the Night. Nestled into a hillside by the Golden Gate Bridge, with breathtaking views and acres of greenery, Cavallo Point is about as romantic as it gets. Throw in an inviting event space, gourmet dining, a relaxing day spa and luxurious accommodations, and

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you have it all. Convenient to San Francisco and the Napa and Sonoma wine country, this place is the ideal setting for a joyful celebration that will set the stage for the rest of your life. Cavallo Point Lodge 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, 415/339-4700, cavallopoint.com 2ND Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross 3RD Tie: Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, and The Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley

BEST THEATER COMPANY

You don’t have to go into San Francisco to get a taste of excellent theater. Marin Theatre Company (MTC) in Mill Valley is known for its exhilarating performances, inspired, new American plays and powerful theatrical experiences. Founded in 1966, MTC has grown to become the leading professional theater company in the North Bay. It produces a six-show season of provocative plays by passionate playwrights from the 20th century, as well as a five-show Theater Series for Young Audiences in partnership with the Bay Area Children’s Theatre. Marin Theatre Company 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, 415/388-5200, marintheatre.org 2ND Mountain Play Association (MPA), San Rafael 3RD Ross Valley Players (RVP), Ross

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Ballet 422 (PG) Chappie (R) Cinderella (PG)

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k Danny Collins (R)

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Movie summaries by M at t hew St af f o r d Ballet 422 (1:12) Documentary follows New York City Ballet choreographer Justin Peck as he struggles to create the troupe’s 422nd original work. l Chappie (2:00) A cruel robo-cop is captured and reprogrammed into a kinder, gentler droid. l Cinderella (1:46) Live-action Disney version of the 1950 Disney cartoon stars Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter and Lily James as the drudge-turned-glamour girl; Kenneth Branagh directs. l Danny Collins (1:46) Aging rocker Al Pacino is inspired to revisit and refocus his life when he discovers an undelivered letter sent to him 40 years ago by John Lennon. l Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (1:26) Docu-bio of the witty, trendsetting fashionista and her years with Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. l Exhibition Onscreen: Matisse (1:30) Direct from London’s Tate Gallery, it’s a dazzling exhibition of Henri Matisse’s colorful, evocative cutouts. l Four Blood Moons (2:30) Docudrama ties history, the Bible, world events and lunar eclipses into one earth-shattering package. l Furious 7 (2:17) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson are back and speedier than ever; Jason Statham, Djimon Hounson and Kurt Russell bring the testosterone. l Get Hard (1:40) Goofball comedy about a rich embezzler who hires his streetwise gardener to prep him for life at San Quentin; Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart star. l Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (1:55) Acclaimed Israeli film about an unhappy woman’s nightmarish attempts to get a divorce in a patriarchal, rigidly devout society. l The Gunman (1:55) Mercenary sniper Sean Penn becomes the target after he takes out the kingpin of a Congolese mining scheme. l Home (1:34) DreamWorks cartoon about the unusual friendship between a rambunctious earthling and an extraterrestrial misfit; Jim Parsons and Rihanna lend voice. l India’s Daughter (1:03) Harrowing documentary about the 2012 gang rape of a Delhi medical student, its roots in India’s male-centric culture and the impact it made on the country as a whole. l In Search of Chopin (1:50) Documentary examines the life and career of the great Polish composer highlighted by performances of his music on vintage instruments. l Insurgent (1:59) Fugitive Shailene Woodley searches the ruins of dystopian Chicago for answers, closure and the meaning of it all; Kate Winslet is her evil nemesis. l It Follows (1:40) Unique horror flick about a haunted young woman who can only exorcise herself by having sex. l King John (2:55) Direct from the Stratford it’s the Bard’s riveting tale of a narcissistic, un-beloved king and the deceptions, machinations and murders that surround him. l Kingsman: The Secret Service (2:09) A top-secret espionage organization turns a tough street kid into an international superspy; Michael Caine and Samuel L. Jackson star. l

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Leviathan (2:21) Politically charged Russian sensation about a rural family’s determination to hold onto their land despite fearsome pressure. l Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (1:48) Spanish charmer about a Beatles nut who travels to Almeria in hopes of meeting idol John Lennon. l The Longest Ride (2:08) The romance between a rodeo rider and an art student is sparked by the romantic memories of a sage widower; Alan Alda stars. l McFarland, USA (2:09) Kevin Costner stars in the inspiring story of a disadvantaged high school’s triumphant long-distance racing squad. l Mr. Turner (2:29) Mike Leigh biopic stars Timothy Spall in a prize-winning performance as the great yet eccentric 19th century British painter J.M.W. Turner. l The Passion of the Christ (2:06) Mel Gibson’s controversial religious epic focuses on the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus in graphically bloody detail. l Run All Night (1:54) Mob hitman Liam Neeson gets quality time with his estranged son when they take it on the lam from a vengeful crime czar. l The Salt of the Earth (1:49) Wim Wenders’ documentary pays tribute to the photographs of Sebastião Salgado and his primary subjects: suffering humanity and the beauty of the earth. l The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (1:57) While hotelier Dev Patel plans his Indian wedding and the opening of a second inn, staffers Maggie Smith and Judi Dench welcome new arrival Richard Gere. l ’71 (1:39) A disoriented British soldier struggles to survive a night of unrest on the streets of Belfast. l Still Alice (1:41) Drama stars Oscar-winner Julianne Moore in an acclaimed performance as a college professor grappling with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. l Wild Tales (2:02) Rollicking Best Foreign Film Oscar nominee dovetails six morality tales of lust, greed and anger in modern-day Argentina. l Woman in Gold (1:50) True tale of a Viennese socialite who fought to reclaim her family’s artworks 60 years after they were seized by the Nazis; Helen Mirren stars. l The Wrecking Crew (1:35) Affectionate documentary about the L.A. studio musicians of the 1960s who backed up everyone from Cole and Sinatra to the Monkees, The Byrds and The Beach Boys. l

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Exhibition Onscreen: Matisse (Not Rated) Four Blood Moons (PG) Furious 7 (PG-13)

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Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (Not Rated) The Gunman (R) Home (PG)

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In Search of Chopin (Not Rated) Insurgent (PG-13)

It Follows (R)

2:55, 5:25, 8, 10:30 k King John (PG-13)

Kingsman: The Secret Service (R) Leviathan (R) Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (Not Rated)

Lark: Wed 7:30 Regency: Wed 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Rowland: 1:20, 7:30 Lark: Fri 8:30; Sun 7; Wed 4:10 Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:45; Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45; Mon-Wed 6:30, 8:45; Thu 6:30

k The Longest Ride (PG-13)

McFarland, USA (PG) Mr. Turner (R) The Passion of the Christ (R) Run All Night (R) k The Salt of the Earth (Not Rated)

Northgate: Thu 8 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 4:20, 10:30 Lark: Fri 2:45; Sat 5:15; Mon 8:30; Thu 2:40 Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:25, 10:05 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:10; Sun-Thu 11:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20 (Sun, Wed, Thu showtimes may change)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Marin: Fri 4:30, 7:15, 10:05; Sat 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05; Sun 1:40, 4:30, 7:15; Mon-Thu 4:30, 7:15 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30; Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05; Sun-Thu 10:25, 1:20, 4:15, 7:10 (Sun, Wed, Thu showtimes may change)

’71 (R)

Regency: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15; Sun-Thu 12:05, 2:40, 5:10,

Still Alice (PG-13) Wild Tales (R) k Woman in Gold (PG-13)

Lark: Fri, Mon 6; Sat, Thu 8:30; Sun 4:30 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6, 8:30; Sat-Sun 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:50; Sun-Thu 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7 (Sun,

7:40 (Sun, Wed, Thu showtimes may change)

Wed, Thu showtimes may change)

The Wrecking Crew (PG)

Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, 9; Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9; Mon-Wed 6:45, 9; Thu 8:45

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer in ‘Danny Collins,’ opening Friday at the Regency and Sequoia.

CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 | Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 | Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 | Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264

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Live music 04/03: Massanari & Atwal Trio Jazz in the Neighborhood is proud to present a night of music from drummer Hamir Atwal, guitarist Jeff Massanari and bassist Ollie Dudek at the intimate Coso Studio in Fairfax. 8pm. 1828 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 415/485-6095. cosostudio.com 04/03: One Grass Two Grass High energy, hard driving, fun loving, old-timey, new-timey, good-timey, California string band music. Old Western Saloon, 11201 CA-1 Point Reyes Station. 415/663-1661. 04/03: Pop Fiction An eight-piece party band extraordinaire featuring unmatched talent, versatility, energy, style and polish—both musically and visually. 9pm. $15. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com. 04/03: The Doc Kraft Dance Band Swing, Latin, Country, Jazz, Reggae, R&B, Motown, Rock, Zydeco. 8:30pm. $10. Fort Baker Presidio Yacht Club, Sausalito. 415/601-7858. www.dockraft.com 04/03: Void Where Prohibited 60s - 70s classic rock. 9pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415/331-2899.sausalitoseahorse.com.

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NOONTIME CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES EVERY Different musicians each week, check online for details. WED Complimentary admission, donations gladly accepted. 12PM

04/04: An Evening with Tainted Love 80s cover. 9:30. $21. Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707/765-2121. mystictheatre.com.

04/05: Bobby Jo Valentine Bobby Jo Valentine

MORT SAHL: SOCIAL SATIRE

and his full band will be performing at the Folkish Festival. 12:30-2:30pm. Free. Larkspur Landing. marincountrymart.com.

EVERY THURS 7PM

Annual fundraiser for the College of Marin Nursing Program. The Bay Area’s sweetest party band, Sugar Rush brings infectious energy and huge fun to every dance floor! 8pm. $20. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415/892-6200. hopmonk.com. 04/04: Revolver Rock, Tribute. Michael Budash on guitars, keyboards and vocals; Barry Blum on bass guitar, guitars, keyboards and vocals; and Dan Durkin on drums, rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica and vocals. Join them as they pay tribute to the Beatles. 8pm. $15 / $20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415/813-5600. fenixlive.com. 4/04: Wonder Bread 5 Covers everything from Motown to Bean-town and back again. 9pm. $24- $27. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-1100. swmh.com. 04/05: AfroZep High-energy afro-beat and afro-pop versions of Led Zeppelin songs, complete with horns and percussion. 7pm. Free. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-1100. swmh.com.

04/07: Bruce Brymer’s ROCKIT SCIENCE

STEVE SEABROOK: BETTER THAN YOU

FRI APR 10 8PM

ANCIENT FUTURE ORIGINAL REUNION CONCERT

SUN APR 19 7:30PM

04/04: Nurses Night Out with Sugar Rush

ViDEO Gangland drama James Gandolfini’s final screen performance in THE DROP is a poignant closer for the actor, who was beginning to show amazing new depths of range and feeling in the second chapter of his career. The Michaël Roskam-directed adaptation of a Dennis Lehane short story has Gandolfini keeping bar at Cousin Marv’s with employee Bob (Tom Hardy), a business arrangement that’s lost all dignity for the pair Lonely Brooklyn bartender Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) finds a since a Chechen gang took over best friend in a crime-filled world. the bar and other Brooklyn watering holes some years before. The management has changed but the job’s the same: Turn a profit if possible, and be available to bank thousands in bookie takings on short notice. A holdup there on drop night puts the reliability and loyalty of both men to the test, and local fixer Chovka doesn’t like having any doubts about them. With this spiraling uncertainty at work come new lines of affection for Bob at home: An abandoned dog he finds in a neighborhood trash can brings up a powerful protector instinct in him, and Nadia (Noomi Rapace), a woman who rents nearby, helps him care for it. Hardy and Rapace are their usual flawless selves in this tense little gangland drama, full of Brooklyn atmosphere and the deep-dyed characters who inhabit it—along with the sudden left turns Lehane does so well.—Richard Gould

Original and old school R&B for a fun Tuesday evening. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Nightclub, 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 415/459-1091. 19broadway.com. 04/08: Ricki Rush Hip, swingin’ jazz with flair. 7pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 415/457-3993. panamahotel.com

04/09: College Of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band

Live music and dancing! 7pm. No cover. 6.15pm: free swing dance lessons. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415/601-7858. sausalitoseahorse.com. 04/09: Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa World Music/Beats. A master of the slack key guitar, Led Kaapana has been one of Hawaii’s most influential musicians for four decades. Mike Kaawa is Hawaii’s finest 12-string guitar player and one of its most highly regarded musicians. 8pm. $17 / $20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415/813-5600. fenixlive.com. 04/09: Wanda Stafford Jazz diva. 7pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St. San Rafael. 415/457-3993. panamahotel.com

Thoughtful and insightful humor and conversation with the legendary social satirist and comedian. Complimentary admission, donations gladly accepted. Comedian Kurt Bodden assumes the role of self-help guru “Steve Seabrook,” who takes the audience to a safe, nurturing place of empowerment where they can look inside their hearts to examine why they’re vaguely disappointing.

On Sunday, April 19, the original line-up of the pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future will perform together for the first time this century.

LINDA HILL & THE LUCKY FELLERS

FRI APR 24 8PM

“TRUE STORY… SERIOUSLY” A COMEDY SPECIAL

WED APR 29 7:30PM

Stand up comedy icon Linda Hill brings her country music band, The Lucky Fellers, to the Throckmorton for a night of laughs and music! This is gonna be a blast!

A unique stand up comedy special! A wild night featuring Mike Capozzola, Joe Klocek, Nagaio Bealum, Alicia Dattner and a few more jokesters telling hilarious stories about life on the comedy circuit!

Comedy 04/07: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up-and-coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 04/09: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

FREE APRIL AUTHOR EVENTS Wed., April 1, 6pm • SAN RAFAEL

Copperfield’s san rafael fiCtion Book ClUB

Open to all. Book to discuss: Frog Music by Emma Donoghue

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04/03:‘Separate Tables’ By Terence Rattigan, Directed by Michael Tabib. Sometimes our alienation is our own doing but can also be the result of social conditioning. Our past experiences can cause the barriers which separate all of us. Schedule of performances: April 3,4,5,10,11. Evening performances are all at 8pm; Sunday matinees at 3pm. $20 general; $15 seniors and students with ID. Two Fridays only are “pay what you can.” Gala Fundraising Closing Night features Korbel Brut and Wines, sumptuous delectables and desserts, and nonalcoholic beverages. Please be generous and donate $40. Doors open at 7 pm, Curtain at 8pm. Come and join us again for a fine evening of satisfying theatre. Russian River Hall, 20347 Hwy. 116, Monte Rio. 707/849-4873. russianriverhall.com.

Jennifer Ryan, Tj Kline & Julie Anne Long Thurs., April 23, 7pm • SAN RAFAEL

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Unlocked: A Family Emerging from the Shadows of Autism Friday, April 24, 7pm

DAVID HELVARG & SUSAN mIDDLETON in ConVersation

Saved by the Sea and Spineless

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Through 04/04:‘You Can’t Take It With You’

Directed by Jasper Thelin, bringing together a cast of individuals almost as odd as the characters in the play. 03/27, 03/28, 04/02, 04/03: 7pm; 4/04, 2pm & 7pm. Sir Francis Drake High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 415/250-9468.tamdistrict. org/drake.

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Through 04/12:‘A Month in the Country’

224 VINTAGE WAY NOVATO

EVERY WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS HANEDA FRI 4/3

$15

8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW

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$20

21+

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7PM DOORS / 7:30PM SHOW

ALL AGES

NERD NITE LECTURE | SPEECH

FRI 4/10

$15

Margie Belrose and

8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW

NURSES NIGHT OUT W/ SUGAR RUSH

TUE 4/7

Thank You

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21+

SAMBADA

The Belrose Theatre and Costume Shop for the beautiful costumes that adorned our storybook characters!

SAMBA | BRAZILIAN | WORLD

SAT 4/11

$10

7PM DOORS / 7:30PM SHOW

ALL AGES

ROOTS | ROCK | REGGAE

$12

7PM DOORS / 8PM SHOW

04/03: By Dance Possessed, A Spring 2015 Dance Concert College of Marin Dance Faculty is at it again—choreographing beautiful and intriguing dances to delight and entertain their audience! Runs April 3, 4, 10, and 11. 8pm. $15 general/$10 Senior/Students. James Dunn Theatre, College of Marin, Corner of Laurel and Sir Francis Drake, Kentfield. 415/485-9576 .marin.edu/departments/ PerformingArts/.

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Literary Events 04/03: Eliot Cowan: Book Talk and Signing

04/9-04/17: 14th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival A showcase for

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Adapted by Brian Friel. Directed by James Nelson. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $14-29. The Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 415/456-9555. rossvalleyplayers.com. Through 04/26:‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Jerry Bock, music. Sheldon Harnick, lyrics. Pat Nims, director. Kate Kenyon, choreography. Carl Oser, musical direction. Preview performance 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $15. Novato Theater Co., 5420 Nave Dr., Novato. 415/883-4498. novatotheatercompany.org

independent features and short films from around the world. This year 31 countries are participating with films carrying topics from music, drama, fiction, politics, children, current events ... to student films. 6 Beach Road, 544 Tiburon. 415/251-TIFF [8433]. www.tiburonfilmfestival.com

Healer and author of Plant Spirit Medicine will share his journey of awakening to the generous healing powers of plant spirits. Come help us celebrate this book’s 20th anniversary. 7:30pm. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael. 415/457-4772. opensecretbookstore/events

04/03: First Friday: The Drunken Botanist Author Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array

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BEST MUSIC VENUE 10 YEARS RUNNING McNear’s Dining House “Only 10 miles north of Marin” Sat 4/4 • 8:30pm doors • 21+ • 80's hits

AN EVENING WITH TAINTED LOVE Fri 4/10 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Musical

THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, FEATURING FRANK, DEAN, SAMMY, PETER AND JOEY TOGETHER AGAIN! Wed 4/22 • 8pm doors • 21+ • Rock/Electronica

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Fri 4/24 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Tom Petty Tribute Band

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of plants that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol. With a compelling mixture of history, science, literature and humor, Stewart will impart her intoxicating perspective on the leaves, bark, seeds, roots, flowers, and fruit imbibed around the world. This program is for lovers of plants and cocktails! 7-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org 04/04: Dean Rader & Readers Born out of a popular blog Dean Rader began at the height of the recession and at the infancy of the Occupy movements, 99 Poems for the 99 Percent shows that the aims of poetry and the aims of democracy go hand-in-hand. Rader will be joined by guest readers. 7- 8pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415/927-0960. bookpassage.com

04/08: Adventure Travel Stories With An All-Star Line Up Local Mill Valley author Lisa

Alpine hosts an ensemble of travel writers for this three-part series of literary travel tales from around the globe. Each program highlights renowned authors including Pam Houston — Cowboys Are my Weakness, Richard Bangs — founder Sobek Expeditions, Larry Habegger — publisher Travelers’ Tales, Molly Giles — Pulitzer Prize nominee, Jeff Greenwald — Shopping For Buddhas, and many more. Following each event the authors will be schmoozing, signing and selling their books. Come and enjoy this series of travel yarns that run the gamut from sexy to humorous, poignant to outrageous, insightful to daring. Pre-registration recommended. 7-8:30pm. Free. 2015 Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org

Art Through 04/05: Strewnfield Thomas Campbell, bronze sculpture, large-scale mixed media paintings, paper quilts, ceramic works. “A Life in Transition.” Brian Gaberman, photographs. “Returning Gold to the Sun.” Charlie Callahan, video installation, mixedmedia works. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. bolinamuseum.org.

Kids Events 04/04: Healthy Kids Day: Family Recess Take a break from work and school to enjoy the Marin Headlands in a unique way. Enjoy family sports and games like ping pong, basketball, all terrain bocce ball, four square and more! Join us after the free workshop for an optional, delicious lunch in the Marin Headlands! 11am - 12:30pm. Free. Lunch is $10/adult & $5/child. RSVP prior to the event or show up the day of the event! Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito. 415/331-9622. ymcasf.org/ ptbonita/

Outdoor Events 04/03: Kent Island Restoration Be a part of the team working to restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon! You’ll learn the value of protecting this little oasis, and how to identify and remove the invasive species that threaten it. Participation requires a short rowboat ride to the island. All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. It is possible for volunteers as young as 5 years old to join if teamed with a parent or guardian. Dress in layers—you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Snacks and extra water will be provided, but bring a lunch. 415/473-3778. Space is limited, so RSVP to save a spot!

04/07: Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk

Art exhibitions at galleries, stores, city hall, and the community center. Come view the art, talk to the Artists, and enjoy a libation. 6-8pm. Free. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 85 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-9700. millvalley.org

04/09: High Style: The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection In this illustrated lecture by

Museum Docent Julia Geist explore the glamour and sophistication of one of the world’s preeminent costume collections, presented exclusively on the West Coast at the Legion of Honor. Enjoy a rare opportunity to view the evolution of fashion from 1910 to 1980 through more than 60 stunning costumes, 30 accessories, and related fashion sketches from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection. 7-8:30pm. Free. Corte Madera Public Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera. 415/924-3515. marinlibrary.org

Wonder Bread 5 Sun 4/5 • Doors7pm

FREE All Ages Easter Show with AfroZep Wed 4/8 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17

Go By Ocean feat Mark Karan This Old Earthquake Thu 4/9 • Doors 7pm •ADV $37 / $42

Jackie Greene Acoustic Duo Fri 4/17 • Doors 8pm • ADV $32 / DOS $37

Keller Williams

Sat 4/18 • Doors 8pm • ADV $25 / DOS $29

Sean Hayes w/Genevieve

Sun 4/19 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17 Sun 4/20 • Doors 7pm • FREE

IrieFuse CD Release Party with Ridgeway Space Station

04/04: Full Moon Adventure at Roy’s Redwoods Join a ranger for a nature walk to

experience this unique preserve after dark. We’ll discuss nocturnal animals and things that go bump in the night! This activity is easy. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain or heavy winds will cancel. 6:308:30pm. Free. Roy’s Redwoods Preserve, Nicasio Valley Rd., San Geronimo. marincountyparks.org 04/04: Santa Venetia Marsh Stroll Join Ranger Luke Bishop for a stroll around beautiful Santa Venetia Marsh. This low-intensity, one mile hike is a great introduction to exercise for all ages. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. We will provide water and healthy snacks. Friendly dogs are welcome,

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04/07: LANDFORMS of the Southwest – Art Exhibit Contemporary Realist Landscape artist

Suzanne Siminger moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico for a five-year adventure to paint the Southwest, and produced a body of oils and watercolors. Come see this outstanding show of LANDFORMS from New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. Gallery open 9am-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415/332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/ Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx

but must be leashed. Heavy rain will cancel the event. 10am. Free. Santa Venetia Marsh, Vendola Dr. (across from old McPhails School), San Rafael. marincountyparks.org 04/04: Trail Crew: Nora Trail Join our crew to help improve tread and drainage along Matt Davis and Nora trails. The Alpine Club will host lunch al fresco on their deck. Meet at the parking lot at the head of Gravity Car Fire Rd., below the Throckmorton Fire Station above Mill Valley. Trail event starts promptly at 9am. Volunteers must RSVP as space is limited! Trail crew events are suitable for ages 13 and up. Volunteers under age 16 must have a parent present at the event. Volunteers under age 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. Contact us for a form. Please wear closetoed shoes and long pants and dress for variable weather. Bring your lunch and reusable water bottle. MMWD provides breakfast snacks, water and tools. For cancellation information (weather, fire warnings, etc.) call 415/945-1128 after 7:30am. the morning of an event. 9am. Dirt parking area off of Panoramic Hwy, below Throckmorton Fire Station, 816 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley. 415/945-1112. marinwater.org/volunteer-eventsnwater.org

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136837 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SAN RAFAEL SMOG TEST & REPAIR STATION, 1401 SECOND STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1) PETER V. NGO, 9 MARIPOSA AVE, APT D, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. 2) TONY HOANG, 1720 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant expired for more than 40 days ago and is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 4,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 13,20,27, Apr 3 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136833 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EUPHORIA SPA, 1104 LINCOLN AVE, SUITE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KAM HA LEUNG, 430 A PACIFIC, ALAMEDA, CA 94501. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 4,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 13,20,27, Apr 3 of 2015) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No:304608 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office on June 24,2014.Under File No:2014133951. Fictitious Business name(s) EUPHORIA SPA, 1104 SUITE 1, LINCOLN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JIN YING LIANG, 1208 BUENA VISTA,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136767 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ENLIGHTENED FILMS , 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920: ENLIGHTENED FILMS INC, 6 PLAYA VERDE, TIBURON, CA 94920.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 25,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 13,20,27, Apr 3 of 2015)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136840 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: QUINTUS CREATIVE, 302 UPPER TOYON DR, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: ELIZABETH DAWSON, 302 UPPER TOYON DR, KENTFILED, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 04 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 20,27, Apr 3,10 of 2015)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304607 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office on MARCH 04,2011.Under File No: 2011126253. Fictitious Business name(s) CITY CYCLE OF SAN FRANCISCO, 13 SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE, CORTE MADERA , CA 94925: CALI LORIEN,LLC, 102 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Mar 02,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 13,20,27, Apr 3 of 2015)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136932 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WEST STAR TRUCKING, 108 JEFFERSON DR, TIBURON, CA 94920: ALBERTO LEON, 108 JEFFERSON DR, TIBURON, CA 94920.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 16 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 20,27, Apr 3,10 of 2015)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015-136754 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FOCAL POINT GARDENS, 1141 RIVER PINE CIRCLE, PETALUMA, CA 94954: CORINNE WEST, 1141 RIVER PINE CIRCLE, PETALUMA, CA 94954.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136944 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DR.PAVERS, 819 A STREET, STE 22, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JSCO INC, 819 A STREET,STE 22, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 17 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 20,27, Apr 3,10 of 2015)

ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136954 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EDUCATIONAL TALL SHIP, 2330 MARINSHIPWAY #150, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CALL OF THE SEA INC, 2330 MARINSHOPWAY #150, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 17 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136915 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MAX HOUSE CLEANING, 631 BOLLING CIRCLE, NOVATO, CA 94949: CARMEN MESTAS, 631 BOLLING CIRCLE, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 12 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136974 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GALLAGHER HOME, 600 TARRAGON DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PATRICK D. McNICHOLAS, 600 TARRAGON DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 19 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136908 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) MARIN MEDICAL MASSAGE, 2) MARIN MED MASSAGE, 510 VIA HIDALGO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: RABEL KELLEY MANGAHAS, 510 VIA HIDALGO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin

County on Mar 12 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136907 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SAVAGE DAY, 4040 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KELLY S DAY, 60 MONTEREY DRIVE, TIBURON, CA 94920.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 11 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137006 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN OPTIMAL HEALTH, 1925 FRANCISCO BLVD. EAST . STE 12, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DR. SARA KENDALL GORDON LAC, DAOM, 220 BUNGALOW, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 25 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136891 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RESTAURANTE YTAQUERIA EL SALVADOR, 175 BELVEDERE ST, STE #10-11, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SILVIA CRUZ, 425 ARTHURST , NOVATO, CA 94947.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 10 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137003 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DAVID’S SERVICE, 8 MILLAND CT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: TAAVI KUKLASE, 8 MILLAND CT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This state-

ment was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 24 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136994 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE SPARKLY UNICORN COMPANY, 1788 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #1, FAIRFAX,CA 94930: JENNIFER MARIE JARVIS, 1788 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD # 1, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 24 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136985 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) WINE TREES, 2) AUSSIE WINE DIRECT, 3) PEACH & MOOSE WINERY, 4) GRAPES IN GLASS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947: AW DIRECT INC, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 20 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137038 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:SPORT CUTS SR, 2056 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: VIOLETTA VARGANOVA, 290 VIA CASITAS WAY, #306, GREENBRAE, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137023 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:LARRY’S YARD LANDSCAPING, 195 LOS ROBLES RD, APT # 112, NOVATO, CA 94949:

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Time to think on your toes, Aries! You’re going to have to make a quick decision that bears the weight of a killer whale itself! It’s never easy deciding if your relationship was meant to be, or meant to be on Jerry Springer. And, this time around, you’ve got a 24-hour window to make moves come April 5. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Feeling more like a candy dish full of Hot Tamales than a hottie with a body lately, Taurus? Binging on jumbosized Goldfish and Lagunitas IPA will do that to the best of us. The stars are here to help you get your groove back, thanks to the eclipse in Libra on April 4. You’ll be lookin’ good in no time. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Should you stay or should you go, Gemini? A full moon in Libra, fellow air sign, ruling your house of relationships will force you to either fully accept or fully reject your partner. Does your significant other nag you too much about the toilet seat, or is his or her growing number of cats putting a damper on your feelings lately? Stay or go on April 6—with or without the cats! CANCER (June 21 - July 22) It’s time for some homemade cookin’, Cancer! Can’t seem to fight a hankering for Mom’s chicken parm and artichoke dip? It’s what the doctor ordered. Sometimes the best medicine arrives in the form of family. Offer to help a relative on April 8, and you might be surprised who ends up feeling more resolved, cool and collected. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) New in town, Leo? It appears that you’re the new neighbor on the block—and you’re overdue for a block party. Curious if that guy living in the apartment under you is an ex-con, or former circus performer? It never hurts to ask. Make some neighborly friends on April 3—a pineapple lime jello salad always helps with ice breakers. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) You’re on overdrive, Virgo! You let your worries about the finances take over your calendar. It’s never easy working seven days a week, so here’s the game plan: Relax. If you’re doing what you love and have a roof over your head, take the time to be thankful that you’re not contracting scurvy from binging on Top Ramen, and give yourself a break! LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Is someone calling your name, Libra? Oh, it’s just the hoard of fans camped outside of your window. The full moon in your sign on April 4 will have you attracting everything you want and more. Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” was clearly written about you. Be careful what you manifest and attract to yourself—it’ll happen, alright. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Hunting for a job, Scorpio? Well, get ready for it because Craigslist is coming to you on April 8! Jupiter turns direct in your tenth house of professional achievements, and you won’t have excuses for much longer! Enjoy those daytime talk shows while you can—you’ll be working overtime in no time! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Daydreaming about Coachella, Sagittarius? There’s no need to be worried—who doesn’t have festival fever right now? You’re celestially predisposed to take a trip ASAP. If you don’t have a destination in mind, try spinning a globe and seeing where your finger lands. Madagascar is supposed to be wonderful (from what we’ve seen on Naked and Afraid). CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Did you accidentally meet the CEO of your dreams at Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake, Capricorn? Don’t be too surprised—it happens. Pizza gets the best of us, and tends to be the ultimate peacemaker in the end. Moral of the story: Big things are happening for you with the April 4 eclipse. Your name and reputation are about to get exponential street cred. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Free at last, Aquarius? Something might have had you feeling more like you’ve spent the past few weeks in solitary confinement than living your life. Understandable—you’ve been busy and things stack up. On April 4, your shackles are coming off, and you’ll be free as a bird yet again. Fly, air sign, fly! PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) Are you calling it quits, Pisces? Don’t blame yourself or your partner—divorce is in the air. You might find yourself splitting up assets and estates on April 3. Just make sure to read the fine print if you want your partner’s antique, porcelain china and retro love seat. Y APRIL 3 - APRIL 9, 2015 PACIFIC SUN 57

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Even milk and meat have the courtesy to let you know when they’re expiring. You, on the other hand, reeled in a guy’s heart, watched it flop around on the carpet, and then misplaced it under a pile of old newspapers. “Life is short!” you hear people say. And it can be—if you’re in the habit of Snapchatting while meandering across bus lanes. But as the stoic philosopher Seneca said, “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” Unfortunately, other people sometimes waste it for us, like by expecting us to “get the hint” that they’re done with us. By the way, men, especially, tend to be poor at hint-taking. So yes, you actually have to tell the guy—rather than continue with your current approach: “I dumped you. You’re smart. You’ll figure it out eventually.” To be human is to procrastinate—to put off till tomorrow (or the second Tuesday of never) what we could do today. Behavioral science research finds that we are biased toward the RIGHT NOW, irrationally overvaluing a small payoff we can have right away over a substantially larger one down the road. We’re especially quick to put off anything that involves duty (and its conjoined twin, discomfort). This is irrational because deferring almost always costs far more— like if we delay going to the doctor until we not only have a tumor but one with 3,651 Facebook friends. Likewise, instead of cleverly escaping the stress of breaking up, you’ve built stressing about it into your daily routine: Coffee ... ignore uncomfortable text ... feed the cat ... duck his call. It seems that ending the daily feel-bads should be motivation enough for you to clue the guy in. The problem is, the human motivational system tends to be in-activated by “avoidance goals”—negative outcomes we’re trying to avoid, such as avoiding feeling guilty for stringing a guy along. (It doesn’t help that the “reward” here—shifting from feeling guilty to feeling relieved—is abstract and intangible.) What we find most motivating are “approach goals,” positive outcomes we strive toward. To recast breaking up in that way, offer yourself an immediate and tangible reward, like treating yourself to a big sloppy dessert right after you do the deed. Telling him in a timely way is something you do not just for him but for you, because what you do becomes who you are: Murder and you’re a murderer; garden and you’re a gardener. Keep a guy on the hook and ... well, OK, that one goes a little off track. But doing the right thing, the kind thing, would take what, five uncomfortable minutes on the phone? The cumulative dread of doing it probably feels way worse than the actual doing. Plus, the momentary awfulness seems a small price to pay to become a different sort of person—one who doesn’t make a guy feel like the kid whose mom was supposed to pick him up after soccer but instead moved to Belize.

I saw your recent column about a hiking date, and I was wondering whether I’d seem cheap if I asked a woman on a hike for the first date. A buddy says it’d seem rude to a woman to not be wined and dined, and I’d come off as chintzy or poor. I’m neither, but hiking’s fun, and I like the idea of not spending big on first dates (most of which are busts anyway).—Mountain Man

On a first date, a woman should be getting to know you, not getting to know how much you can put on your MasterCard before the waiter comes over with a big pair of scissors. Sure, some women will find you cheap for suggesting a hike—mainly those who resent having to trudge up hills to procure a funding source with a penis. However, even women who are into exercising aren’t always into doing it where they may get close enough to a bear to see that it could use one of those little nose hair trimmers. For these women, you might offer “activity date” alternatives, like bowling or attending a street fair or a gallery opening. These might also work better for first dates with any women you barely know—alluring as it is to hear, “Hi, I’m a total stranger, and I’d like to take you off to a dark, wooded area where there’s no cellphone reception.” (Your shallow grave or mine?) Y

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JAIME GONZALEZ, 195 LOS ROBLES RD, APT # 112, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 26 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137040 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:MIA’S MASSAGE THERAPHY, 151 LUCAS PARK DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MYONGHEE AUSTIN, 151 LUCAS PARK DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137048 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:ELECTRIC WORKS 100, ARQUES MARINA SLIP 128, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ROBERT LEFF, ARQUES MARINE SLIP 128, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1500846. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MARGARITA GUERRERO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: EMILIANO JAVIER CASTRO GUERRERO to EMILIANO XAVIER SALAZAR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 04/27/2015 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E,ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 5, 2015 (Publication Dates: Mar 13,20,27, Apr 3 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1500971. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ALFREDO JIMENEZ- MATA / OLIVIA JIMENEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ALFREDO JIMENEZ to VICTOR JIMENEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 04/27/2015 AT 08:30 AM, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 16, 2015 (Publication Dates: Mar 20,27, Apr 3,10 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1500978. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner STACY MILLER HICKS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) STACY MILLER HICKS to SAM MILLER HICKS 2) LUCA KAI MILLER to LUCA KAI MILLER HICKS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 05/01/2015 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 16, 2015 (Publication Dates:Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501031. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner REBECCA FREELAND filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ERIC KAIDEN CORTEZ to KAIDEN JOHN FREELAND. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 05/13/2015 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 18, 2015 (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADELAIDE P. WILSON aka ADELAIDE PUBLICOVER WILSON Case No. PR-1501038 filed on Mar 19,2015.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ADELAIDE P. WILSON aka ADELAIDE PUBLICOVER WILSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUSSELL CAMERON WILSON, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RUSSELL CAMERON WILSON, Jr. be appointed as the personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: APRIL 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. L, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative , as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are

a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ROSAMONDE McNICHOL, Esq., SBN # 163866, 846 BROADWAY, SONOMA, CA 95476.TELEPHONE: 707-996-4505. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501135. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CARRIE MIKAËLE HOLZER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) CARRIE MIKAËLE HOLZER to MIKAËLE DAWN TATE, 2) COLE TATER to COLE TATE.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 05/04/2015 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM A, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 26, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501137. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MISHARY STEWART AL -SALEM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MISHARY STEWART AL- SALEM to MISHARY KHALID SAOUD ALSALEM.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 04/29/2015 AT 08:30 AM, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 26, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501069. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LUIS ANTONIO DELEON SIGNOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LUIS ANTONIO DELEON- SIGNOR to LUIS ANTONIO SIGNOR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 05/01/2015 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT A,ROOM A, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date OF FILING: MAR 20, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015)

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