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Books Marty Brounstein
The book “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust” centers on a Christian couple in the Netherlands during World War II. Frans and Mien Wijnakker reportedly saved at least two dozen Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust, San Mateo author Marty Brounstein tells their story, both in his book and at author talks at synagogues, community centers,
churches, libraries and other venues. A management consultant and the writer of several business books in the “For Dummies” series, he also has a background as a history teacher. This month, he will present free author talks on the book at three Peninsula locations: 5:30 p.m. March 1 at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church at 950 Santa Cruz Ave.; 2 p.m. March 2 at Stanford’s Bechtel International Center at 584 Capistrano Way; and 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center at 3921 Fabian Way in Palo Alto. For more information, go to martyabrounstein.com.
Palo Alto Unified School District Notice is hereby Given that proposals will be received by the Palo Alto Unified School District for bid package: Contract No. GGM-13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The work includes, but is not limited to: Upgrades to the Gunn High School existing Gymnasium including abatement, demolition, replacement of the wood floor system, upgrades to the bleacher systems, lighting, and the modernization of select spaces. Bidding documents contain the full description of the work.
The alternative-music trio Rin Tin Tiger performs on March 15.
Music Rin Tin Tiger
A little wistful crooning, a little head-banging, a lot of strumming. That’s Rin Tin Tiger, an alternative San Francisco trio specializing in rock-flavored folk and folk-flavored rock. Lyrics are big, and occasionally so is the hair. Songs may include the sentiment “I think I’ll cut my losses and go get drunk in the park” or entreaties to a distant girl: “My peach, my daffodil,” “My almond, my pear, my cotton ball for a head of hair.” You may have heard these lyrics on Live 105, 107.7, or KOFY TV. Last year, the band released the album “Toxic Pocketbook,” after recording it live to 2-inch tape. They eschewed computers and other newfangled editing machines in the process. On Friday, March 15, the band is scheduled to play an 8 p.m. Peninsula gig, at Red Rock Coffee at 201 Castro St. in downtown Mountain View. Admission is free, but hey,
buy yourself an espresso, whydontcha. For more information, go to redrockcoffee.org or call 650-9674473.
The Barnstormers Hailing from a Kentucky family of traditional singers, James Reams leads his band the Barnstormers with his guitar and voice. He’s been immersed in bluegrass and Americana music for decades: performing, recording and organizing the Park Slope Bluegrass Oldtime Music Jamboree in Brooklyn. In 2011, the band released an album called “One Foot in the Honky Tonk (and the Other In the Blues).” The musicians say the title describes their sound to a T. Besides Reams, the group features Billy Parker on mandolin, Tyler Wells on banjo and Ted Sistrunk on bass. All contribute their voices as well. The whole band will be in town this month for a concert on Saturday, March 9, at the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View at 1667 Miramonte Ave. Part of the
James Reams and the Barnstormers bring their bluegrass/country/ blues/honky tonk sound to the Peninsula on March 9.
Redwood Bluegrass Associates concert series, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. after a 5 o’clock jam session. Desserts, tea and coffee will be for sale. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Youth ages 13 to 18 pay half-price, with admission free for children under 13 (accompanied by a paying adult). Any student currently taking instrumental or vocal bluegrass lessons gets in free with a paying adult. Go to rba.org or call 650-691-9982.
Art
‘Youth Speaks Out’ Local students try out their artistic voices in two exhibits this month, jointly called “Youth Speaks Out.” Hosted by the Palo Alto Art Center and the Palo Alto City Hall, the show will feature oil and acrylic paintings, drawings and photos from March 9 through March 24. At an opening reception on March 9, young performing artists will speak out as well, through singing and guitar-playing, East Indian hip-hop dance and the spoken word. All the participating students attend Palo Alto or Gunn high school. The project is headed by Gunn visual-arts teacher Deanna Messinger, with participation by Gunn English teacher Tarn Wilson and Paly photography instructor Margo Wixman. It’s a culmination of a year-long artmaking effort in the classroom. The art center, located at 1313 Newell St., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with additional Thursday hours until 9 p.m.), and Sundays from 1 to 5. City Hall, where the art will be displayed in the ground-floor lobby, is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (8 to 5 every other Friday), and closed from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, email
There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit at 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013 at the Main Office of Gunn High School located at 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, California. Bid Submission: Proposals must be received at the District Facilities Office Building D, by 10:00 A.M. on April 2, 2013. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS: The successful Bidder must comply with all prevailing wage laws applicable to the Project, and related requirements contained in the Contract Documents. Palo Alto Unified School District will maintain a Labor Compliance Program (LCP) for the duration of this project. In bidding this project, the contractor warrants he/she is aware and will follow the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code comprised of labor code sections 1720 – 1861. A copy of the Districts LCP is available for review at 25 Churchill Avenue, Building D, Palo Alto, CA 94306. 1. 2.
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A pre-job conference shall be conducted with the contractor or subcontractors to discuss federal and state labor law requirements applicable to the contract. Project contractors and subcontracts shall maintain and furnish to the District, at a designated time, a certified copy of each payroll with a statement of compliance signed under penalty of perjury. The District shall review and, if appropriate, audit payroll records to verify compliance with the Public Works Chapter of the Labor Code. The District shall withhold contract payments if payroll records are delinquent or inadequate. The District shall withhold contract payments as described in the LCP, including applicable penalties when the District and Labor Commissioner establish that underpayment of other violations has occurred.
Bidders may examine Bidding Documents at Facilities Office, Building “D”. Bidders may purchase copies of Plans and Specifications at ARC Document Solutions, 1100 Industrial Road Unit 13, San Carlos, CA 94070, Phone Number (650) 631-3210. All questions can be addressed to: Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Avenue, Building D Palo Alto, CA 94306-1099 Attn: Alex Morrison Phone: (650) 329-3927 Fax: (650) 327-3588 ÜÜÜ°*> Ì " i°V ÊUÊ*> Ê Ì Ê7ii ÞÊUÊÊ >ÀV Ê£]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 29