2023 East Bay Times Gift Guide and Puzzle Brainia

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PUZZLES Crosswords, Number Puzzles, word Games, loGiC Puzzles aNd Trivia Wuzzles .....................................................................3, 12, 15 Stickelers...............................................................................6 Point and Solve ...............................................................6, 15 Cryptoquote...............................................................6, 11, 13 Sheffer Crossword.................................................................6 Sudoku ..................................................................................8 Super Quiz ......................................................................8, 13 Premier Crossword..............................................................10 Challenger ...........................................................................11 Hocus Focus........................................................................11 Word Sleuth...................................................................11, 13 Wishing Well.......................................................................12 Joseph Crossword ...............................................................12 Multi-Sudoku 2x2 ...............................................................13 Even Exchange....................................................................15 Solutions...............................................................................17, 18

All puzzles are syndicated by King Features Syndicate Inc. and have been previously published.

Answers on page 17

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Countrywood Shopping Center is Walnut Creek’s Premier One-Stop Shopping Destination Countrywood Shopping Center, the premier neighborhood shopping center in Walnut Creek anchored

by Safeway, CVS pharmacy, and McCaulou’s Department Store, offers a convenient onestop shopping experience with plenty of parking.

The park-like setting of this shopping center located at the corner of Treat Boulevard and Bancroft Road is the perfect destination for everything you need from groceries and prescriptions to the latest fashions for the family and your home and gifts for everyone. Visit Countrywood Interiors, Milner’s Jewelers, the Countrywood Florist, Countrywood Nail Salon, Markers Gallery and Parlor, Fashion Cleaners, and custom engraving at Cousin’s Kiosk in front of McCaulou’s.

All that shopping will work up an appetite, and Countrywood has you covered with a great selection of restaurants. Stop in at the landmark Genova Delicatessen or grab a quick bite at Panera Bread, Noah’s Bagels, All-Star Donuts, Jamba Juice, O’Brien’s Ice Cream, and Starbuck’s Coffee.

Several other dining options are available, including Mariachi Mexican Grill, Sichuan House, Artie’s Lounge and Sports Bar, and the favorite Black Bear Diner.

Also coming in December is a brand new restaurant named Pizzalina. Enjoy the outdoor seating that wraps around the garden beds bursting with seasonal

color or the picturesque waterfall. Check out the complete directory of shops, restaurants, and services at countrywoodshoppingcenter. com.

There is something for everyone at Countrywood.

Built in 1975, Countrywood is still owned by the original owners with a management office on-site, three full-time employees, plus in-house maintenance.

718 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek (925) 939-8800 countrywoodshoppingcenter.com

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS!

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Visit Countrywood Shopping Center for everything on your holiday shopping list!

Whether it’s Shopping, Dining or Services, you will find EVERYTHING you need at Countrywood…

Your ONE-STOP shopping center!

Jamba Juice The UpS Store Safeway ShopS

Anime Store Near Me 925.429.4737

925.937.8537

925.934.2844

925.944.2900

Countrywood Florist 925.932.6110

SERVICES

C2 Education 925.210.0800

Countrywood Administrative office 925.939.8800

Mariachi Mexican Grill 925.933.9500

Countrywood Interiors 925.9 932.4 4626

Cousin’s Kiosk & Engraving 925.3 338.0 002 6

CVS/pharmacy 925.938.8525

Fashion Cleaners 925.939.9580

Elsmore Swim Shop 925.360.1379

Makers Gallery & parlor 925.597.5633

McCaulou’s Department Store 925.935.9300

provident Credit Union 800.632 4600

Milner’s Jewelers 925.938.3915c

Safari Kid 925.295.0761

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Allstar Donuts 925.256.6478

Artie’s Countrywood Lounge 925.934.5662 Black Bear Diner 925.941.0000 Genova Delicatessen 925.938.2888 o’Brien’s Ice Cream 925.937.1350

SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. SPEND LOCAL.

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Noah’s New York Bagels 925.256.8284 panera Bread 925.9 933.2 22 30 pizzalina (coming soon) Sichuan house 925.933.3278 Starbucks Coffee 925.256.9267

BEAUTY & FITNESS Adoring Nails 925.490.5343

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Point and Solve

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Simply enter the answers in the directions indicated by the arrows.

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7 31-Down sextet 8 Enjoyment, and then some 9 Many millennia 10 Quarterback Hasselbeck 11 Make an impression 16 Put down 20 Michigan, for one 21 Use a swizzle stick 22 — En-lai 23 Family member

24 “The Cat in the Hat” author 26 Orator’s skill 27 Stretched (out) 28 Melody 29 Location 31 Logic-based board game 34 Nasty insect 35 Immature 37 Luncheonette order, for short 38 Stocking material 39 Verifiable 40 Deserve 41 Wan 44 Author Umberto 45 Historic time 46 Gender 47 High-protein bean

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Annual Company Gathering Celebrating Excellence for another Year At Kraken Kratom, our annual Christmas party is the highlight of the year. We take a break from our labs and screens to gather for a good old-fashioned dinner at Morton’s Steakhouse. It’s the one time when our whole team, from New York to Oregon, gets together to celebrate the year’s hard work.

This isn’t your typical corporate gathering. It’s more like a family reunion. Everyone from remote workers to local staff comes together, sharing stories and catching up. There’s a lot of laughter, some hearty steak, and the clinking of glasses. It’s our

way of saying thanks to each other for another year of teamwork.

We’re a diverse bunch at Kraken, and it’s this mix of backgrounds and talents that makes us strong. It’s clear in these moments that it’s the people that make Kraken Kratom stand out. We share a belief that what we do matters, and our products reflect that.

The Christmas party is also a time to reflect on our shared achievements and the hurdles we’ve overcome. We chat about what we’ve done and dream about where we’re going, all while enjoying some

great food and company.

In the end, the party is about celebrating our Kraken family and the bond we share.

It’s this bond that helps us

provide top-notch products and service all year round.

And when we take a group photo, it’s more than just a snapshot. It’s a reminder of

the great team we have and the great things we’ll continue to do together. krakenkratom.com

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Sudoku

Super Quiz

Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once.

Take this Super Quiz to the Ph. D. Level. 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level.

Answers on page 17

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What Makes Draeger’s Markets So Special?

At Draeger’s Markets, we look forward to making your holidays special through the magic of food and flavor. For 98 years the Draeger Family has worked to curate just the right blend of local, organic, and sustainable produce and meats with authentic gourmet products from across the globe so you can create your own culinary experience at home. With the ingredients to elevate any family recipe and the ready-made components to supplement your homecooked meals, our staff is ready to help you find the joy in food.

– Tori Draeger, Director of Marketing

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Hocus Focus

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Wishing Well HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message every day. It’s a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper lefthand corner and check each of your key numbers, left to right.

Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you.

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Crossword ACROSS 1 Shut with a bang 5 Speedy 9 Japanese cartoon art 10 Supple 12 Eternal City resident 13 Place in order 14 Takes care of the final details 16 Need to pay 17 — out (barely makes) 18 Put on the line 21 Performed 22 Threw a party 23 Answer 24 Unrefined 26 Kanye’s music 29 Attention-getting call 30 Convoy truck

by Thomas Joseph 31 Commercials 32 Appears unexpectedly 34 Explosive stuff 37 Baggy 38 Prepare for prayer 39 Al and Tipper 40 Diploma holder 41 Colony insects DOWN 1 “Jersey Shore” star 2 Walked unsteadily 3 Stockpile 4 List of choices 5 Ga. neighbor 6 Ventilate 7 Painter’s motion 8 Melted

9 Ready for battle 11 Looked over 15 Braces 19 Land in the sea 20 Pig’s place 22 Valiant one 23 Beam of light 24 Giving up 25 Pearl producer 26 Vacation spot 27 Entertains 28 Voice, in slang 29 Singer Snow 30 Coffee stirrer 33 Gymnast Korbut 35 Stephen of “The Crying Game” 36 Antique

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Multi-Sudoku

Super Quiz

Each puzzle consists of two or more Sudoku grids overlapping each other in various configurations. Overlapping areas must comply with the rules of more than one grid.

Take this Super Quiz to the Ph. D. Level. 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level.

Answers on page 18

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It’s More Than Just a Store - Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff has a Strong Commitment to Their Employees, Family, Friends and The Community

Guns, Fishing and other Stuff was started in 2005 when Bill and Lucia Morgan bought Guns and Gear in the Alamo Plaza in Vacaville. When they bought Guns and Gear, they already had plans to build the building they are in now. Construction of the new building started in 2006, after finding a debris pile under the footprint of the building which had to be removed.

They were left with a choice of an indoor swimming pool (not a realistic option - LOL) or an indoor shooting range. After a quick redesign it was designed as an indoor shooting range. Then in 2007 the doors open on Vacaville newest sporting goods store.

In 2009 when the construction industry struggled, the Morgan’s son, Travis, joined the team at the store. By 2011, Travis became the store manager of the Vacaville store. In 2011 the family started looking for a second location.

After a long search they decided on Dublin. During a year of negations, the construction to remodel the store in Dublin had started. Travis moved back to his old role of running the remodel of the new store. In September of 2014 the doors opened on the Dublin store.

In 2018 Travis became the general manager of Guns Fishing and Other Stuff. He ran the day-to-day operations of the store. To this day, it is still a family-owned business. You can stop in and see Travis at the store most of the time. You will see Bill and Lucia in the store from time to time as they rebuild their home that was destroyed in the LNU fire of 2020.

Through the years the family has worked with toys for tots around the holidays. They have done work with the local high school trap and fishing teams.

Hunting, fishing and shooting are a great family activity. As a family owned business the Morgan family realizes this and holds a strong family values. All the employees are their extended family.

Visit Our Vacaville Store 197 Butcher Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687 Phone: 707-451-1199 Visit Our Dublin Store 6705 Amador Plaza Rd Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: 925-828-4867 gunsfishing.com

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Habitat for Humanity is Dedicated to Empowering Homeowers

For homeowners in Alameda County who are looking to stay in their homes long term, a special program exists to support them. The Renew Alameda County, or Renew AC, program helps homeowners make renovations necessary to stay, grow, and thrive in their homes. Renew AC can make your home improvement plans come to life—without breaking the bank.

Renew AC provides 1% interest loans from $15,000 to $150,000 to qualified homeowners. Simple interest is accrued annually, with total interest never to exceed 50% of amount borrowed, and payments are deferred until the home is sold.

This financing product was brought to life through the Measure A1 bond funds voters passed in 2016, and with the support of the County’s Housing and Community Development Department and program administrator

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, almost 40 homes are renovated each year. The loan program was designed to be as favorable as possible to low-income residents, providing an amazing 1% interest rate, and a 50% cap on the amount of interest accrued.

Payments are not required until the home is sold. Many older adults, households with a disabled person, and growing families are leveraging the program to be sure their home will be able to serve them the way they need for decades to come.

One such client, James Powell of Oakland, said, ““This program is necessary, amazing, and absolutely essential for the health and safety of aging seniors.”

To learn more, visit RenewAC.org or call Habitat’s Home Preservation staff at (510) 803-3388 or HomeRepair@ HabitatEBSV.org.

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Point and Solve In this crossword puzzle variety, the clues appear in the diagram itself.

Simply enter the answers in the directions indicated by the arrows.

Even Exchange Each numbered row contains two clues and two 6-letter answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

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BY DANA JACKSON

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I thought Tom Brady was going to become a football commentator after he retired.

Who is he working for now?

-- P.T. A: The seven-time NFL-SuperBowl-winning quarterback signed a huge deal with Fox before he retired earlier this year. However, he’s not expected to take the mic away from current co-analyst Greg Olsen (with Kevin Burkhardt) until the 2024 NFL season begins.

Brady has stated that “decompression is important,” explaining that he wants to excel at commentating and avoid jumping into the role immediately.

As for Olsen, his contract with Fox doesn’t end until the 2026 season concludes, so where that will leave him once Brady joins the booth is still uncertain. *** I started watching cable TV again and wonder if I’ll still be able to watch my favorite classic Christmas movies this season. Is “It’s a Wonderful Life” on cable? What about other classics? -- K.J. A:With so much programming to choose from on network and cable TV as well as a plethora of streaming services, you could probably find holiday entertainment on your screen 24 hours a day. Fortunately, the old classics are still around.

“It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was first released in 1946 and stars James Stewart and Donna Reed, will air on NBC on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Prime Video, Roku, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream will also carry the movie in December, if not sooner. Two versions of

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Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Nov. 20, 2023.

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Former NFL Quarterback Tom Brady

“A Christmas Carol” (1984 with George C. Scott and 1999 with Patrick Stewart) are also available.

Scott’s will air on TCM on Dec. 18, as well as on Starz, Tubi and Roku, while Stewart’s will air on TNT on Dec. 14 and on DirecTV Stream.

TNT is also continuing its tradition of airing “A Christmas Story” marathon-style on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. for 24 hours straight. It’ll also be available on that same channel during other times in November and December, so be sure to check your cable guides.

TVLine.com has a wonderful comprehensive guide online of over 100 old and new holiday films and specials. Search for your favorites and discover new ones at www.tvline.com/lists/christmas-tvmovies-2023-schedule-netflix-hallmark-lifetime/.

Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (PG) -- In the sequel to the 2018 hit animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Shameik Moore reprises his role as Miles Morales. Miles is currently trying to balance his newfound Spider-Man title with the qualms of life when he comes across an old friend, Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld).

Feeling more misunderstood than ever, Miles gets enticed by the fact that Gwen is now in a task force of spider-people who protect the multiverse and decides to join her amid his inexperience. In turn, his thirst to prove himself leads him down a rocky road where sacrifice is inevitable. Putting the stellar voice cast aside (Issa Rae, Oscar Isaac, Daniel Kaluuya), the animation of these films continues to be inventive and breathtaking, and it excels in building on Miles’ unique origin story. Out now.

(Netflix)

ON NOW: “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” (R) -- Peacock ON NOW: “Love Has Won” (Docuseries) -- Max 21-Nov: “Fargo” (Season 5) -- Hulu 21-Nov: “Leo” (PG) -- Netflix 22-Nov: “Good Burger 2” (NR) -- Paramount+ 22-Nov: “Squid Game: The Challenge” (Season 1) -- Netflix 22-Nov: “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” (Holiday Special) -- AppleTV+

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Jessie Buckley, left, and Riz Ahmed star in “Fingernails.”

“A Haunting in Venice” (PG-13) -- Director and actor Kenneth Branagh brought back his version of Agatha Christie’s sharp-witted detective Hercules Poirot for the third time in this spooky mystery film out now on streaming. The now retired (but not for long) Poirot decides to

accompany writer Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey) to a Halloween party in a Venetian palazzo. At the party, opera singer Rowena announces a seance to contact her recently deceased daughter, but shortly after the seance ends, a murder is committed in perfect timing for Poirot to jump on the case! This film is a much better addition to Branagh’s trilogy than his previous “Death on the Nile,” having garnered $119 million in the box office with a $60 million budget. Plus, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is always a welcome sight! (Hulu) “Fingernails” (R) -- In this sci-fi romance film, Anna (Jessie Buckley) and Ryan (Jeremy Allen White) are a seemingly perfect match -- with evidence to prove it! Three years before, they took and aced the fingernail test created by the Love Institute, an institution that works to help to establish certainty and rid doubts in romantic relationships.

Curious to know more about the institute, Anna takes up a job there and starts gravitating toward another instructor named Amir (Riz Ahmed). Finding herself torn between her longing for Amir and the stability she has with Ryan, Anna grapples with whether she’s truly with her perfect match, or if such a thing even exists. Out now! (Apple TV+) (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

22-Nov: “The Velveteen Rabbit” (G) -- AppleTV+ 24-Nov: “LOL” (Season 3) -- Prime Video 26-Nov: “Faraway Downs” (Limited Series) -- Hulu (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13) Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio 2. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (PG-13) Taylor Swift, Amanda Balen 3. Killers of the Flower

Moon (R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone 4. Priscilla (R) Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi 5. Radical (PG-13) Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad

6. The Exorcist: Believer (R) Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn 7. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG) Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson 8. After Death (PG-13) Dale Black, Dean Braxton 9. What Happens Later (R) Meg Ryan, David Duchovny 10. Freelance (R) Alison Brie, Alice Eve (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Cryptoquote - Page 6 GIVE THANKS FOR YOUR FOOD AND FOR THE JOY OF LIVING. IF YOU SEE NO REASON TO GIVE THANKS, THE FAULT LIES IN YOURSELF. — TECUMSEH

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Cryptoquote - Page 11 THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT A HOLIDAY THAT ISN’T ALL ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU SPEND. — HILARIE BURTON

Cryptoquote - YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT A PERSON BY THE WAY (S)HE HANDLES THREE THINGS: A RAINY DAY, LOST Page 13 LUGGAGE AND TANGLED CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS. Multi-Sudoku - Easy - Page 13

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