Blackhawk Living CA August 2022

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Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Remembering Patricia “Pat” Ruth Behring Resident Feature

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ARF Adoption Stars Pet Corner

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Real Estate Statistics

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Calendar of Events

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Barkin’ in Blackhawk is Back!

Charity Spotlight

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Boston 2022: US Open and More Wine, Food, Golf & Fun

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Celebrate the arts in downtown Walnut Creek: Arts Around August Arts & Culture

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Rafting the Truckee River Junior Reporter

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Colorado’s Red Sky Ranch – Fazio Golf Destinations

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Hole in One Club Local Sports Mustang Soccer 2022 News Local Sports

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Check out the 9ers Local Sports

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Blackhawk Women Golf Association Local Sports

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The HOX Swim Team Updates Local Sports

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8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

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Expert Contributor

Easy Craft For August Crafts Corner

Well Adjusted Expert Contributor

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Tri-Valley Animal Rescue - Giving them another chance Pet Corner

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Considering Rhinoplasty?

Expert Contributor

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Danville Summerfest Classic Car Show Cars and Coffee

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Shifting More Business Success To Personal Wealth Crafts Corner

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Blackhawk-Raised Second Generation Jeweler Alexis Padis Wins Two Prestigious Jewelry Industry Awards in 2022 Expert Contributor

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Dear Neighbors, Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Blackhawk Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Megan Scott Blackhawk Resident since 2010 Designer: Emily Lund

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Welcome to the dog days of summer. As temperatures rise it’s important to keep cool, and there is no better way to stay calm and cool than laying by the pool or heading to the beach. Be sure to take Blackhawk Living Magazine along with you for a little summer reading. This month we are paying tribute to the first lady of Blackhawk, Pat Behring.

Her legacy will always live on in our community.

We are devoted to sharing stories, events and news among our neighbors in this wonderful community. If you have a story, event or news to share please email me at mscott@bestversionmedia.com.

Warmly,

Megan Scott Resident since 2010

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Expert Contributors

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Auto Sales & Service Kerri Anderson Pleasanton Automall Kerri.Anderson@hendrickauto.com 925-737-5062

The Pleasanton Automall is a luxury automotive dealership housing the Acura and Lexus dealerships located in Pleasanton, CA. In addition to our flagships, we also carry a wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles. We pride ourselves in offering a World Class experience to all of our guests. Visit us today or contact us online to experience the Pleasanton difference.

Catering Draeger’s Markets 650-244-6500 Social@draegers.com www.draegers.com

Draeger’s Market is a grocery store that offers fine foods, high quality meats and seafood, fresh and locally sourced produce, from scratch baked goods, over 3,000 of the world’s finest wines, and catering platters for special events.

Knowledgeable staff are ready to serve you, including the Director of Marketing, who has functioned as a journeyman grocery clerk, bakery clerk, beer and wine buyer and now spearheads marketing for the company.

Chiropractor Anatomy Power Wellness Dr. Tracey James 925-457-0210 HelloWellness@ProtonMail.com AnatomyPower.com

Dr. Tracey James joyfully serves as a chiropractor, doula and educator. She provides chiropractic care to individuals of all ages, specializing in pregnancy and pediatrics with over a decade of experience immersed in supporting families during their birth process and fertility journeys. Dr. Tracey graduated with honors from Life Chiropractic College West with further studies through the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) where she gained certification in the Webster Technique.

Cosmetic Surgery Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and Migraine Center 925-736-5757 www.blackhawkplasticsurgery.com

Blackhawk Plastic Surgery has been offering their patients the highest quality cosmetic treatments in the Blackhawk area for more than 15 years. Now they are thrilled to introduce the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic led by migraine specialist, Alicia Choquette. Alicia brings over 5 years of migraine expertise to the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic and looks forward to helping patients live a better quality of life migraine free.

Dance The Dancer’s Institute Lacey Price 510-703-7630 https://www.thedancersinstitute.com/

We are a new dance school serving the San Ramon Valley area. We are striving to bring proper technique to students in a firm but friendly environment. We believe in fostering the passion to move in a dancer and creating an environment where that passion can grow and mature. Technique, creativity, passion and love are all elements of dance in which we want to see our students find success by taking class at our studio.

Dentist Dr. Larry Porteous DDS Larry Porteous Family Dentistry 925-736-9000

Porteous Family Dentistry- Larry Porteous DDS and Linda Porteous RDH have been serving the dental needs in the communities of Rodeo,Vallejo and Blackhawk/Danville for over 30 years.They are a full service practice, eliminating, in most cases, the need for referrals. Offering extended hours for your convenience. “Our practices are dedicated to treating and preventing dental diseases in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We strive to give each person the same respect, concern and care we would expect as patients.

Education St. Isidore School 925-837-2977 www.stisidore.org info@stisidore.org

St. Isidore School is the East Bay’s largest Catholic School serving TK-8th Grade. We believe each student is a unique and beautiful gift. We foster individuality in a familial environment, inspiring students to explore and grow. Our teachers create a love of learning by nurturing an inquisitive spirit, building connections, and developing critical thinking. We understand that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders.

Home Maintenance Home Inspections Plus Mark Beck 925-240-0441 m.beck@localinspector.com www.localinspector.com

At Home Inspections Plus, we have two basic rules: client satisfaction and long-term relationships. With our many years of business experience and over 6,000 fee paid inspections, we believe after you try our service, you will gladly refer others to us and use us in the future. Realtor and consumer inquiries welcome!

Home Remodeling Ruggieri & Co Chris Ruggieri 925-263-2448 chris@ruggieriandco.com ruggieriandco.com

Chris Ruggieri is a skilled and premier residential contractor residing in Blackhawk and serving Contra Costa County.

Chris has the earned reputation of being both highly creative and original. Ruggieri & Co brings to each client experience, quality and originality. Having served Contra Costa County for over 25 years Chris has partnered with many of the top local designers in the East Bay. Chris approaches construction with a passion that strongly emphasizes communicating and understanding the wants and needs of his clients, in doing so he keeps design channels and creativity open and relevant until the fulfillment of the ultimate goal – a unique and excellent completed project.

HVAC & IAQ Awesome Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Todd Rilston 925-989-7414 awesomeheatingandair@gmail.com www.awesomeheatingandair.com

Awesome Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. knows how important it is to make sure your business is comfortable for your employees and your customers. We are experienced in commercial sized HVAC. We can provide HVAC service contracts to make sure the air is healthy and comfortable. We do duct work and filtration and insure the best possible environment. We make sure to inspect and correct any issues. If you feel that your work environment is not right, give us a call today!

Insurance Roger Fernando State Farm Roger Fernando Agency 925-244-1700 roger@rogerfernando.com

Roger Fernando has been a State Farm Agent for 30 years, starting his insurance agency in 1988.

Roger and his team are fully licensed. We take pride in giving personal, exceptional service, in talking and listening to our clients about their insurance needs. Our mission has always been to consult with customers as their insurance needs change, protect their insurance for the risks of everyday life and help recover from the unexpected loss.

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IT Bay Area IT Solutions. Inc. Anthony Regina 707-361-4454 anthony@bayareaitsolutions.com https://bayareaitsolutions.com

After more than 25 years, Anthony Regina has continued to advance his knowledge in security tools and solutions in the IT world. He became a nerd when his family bought the first home computer and that is what he has been doing ever since.

Cyber Security is not an option anymore in the modern business world. We focus on providing the best security solutions to our clients to make sure they are protected. In this modern day, nobody is exempt from Cyber Threats, so we study the latest threats and security solutions to make sure you get the best, in a multi-layered solution. Anthony is constantly in classes and conferences to make sure we can provide you the best solutions. Visit: https://bayareaitsolutions.com to learn more of how we protect you.

Investigations The Frame Group www.TheFrameGroup.com 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 395 | Danville, California 94506 Tel: 1.925.837.8309 | Fax: 1.925.837.8737

Michael F. Framé received his formal investigative training from the United States Department of Justice (FBI), the United States Secret Service, IRS, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) while serving as an undercover narcotics investigator assigned to the Vice Crimes Division of the Oakland Police Department. This training included asset identification and discovery, money laundering, fraud, financial crimes, business intelligence, organized and white-collar crime, narcotics processing, sales, possession, and influence.

Jewelry, Diamonds & Timepieces Steve Padis Steve Padis Jewelry info@padisjewelry.com www.padisjewelry.com

Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts.

Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.

Mortgage CrossCountry Mortgage LLC W. Todd Galde 925-854-5238 todd.galde@myccmortgage.com www.toddgalde.com

After more than 20 years, Todd Galde has mastered the process of helping borrowers with different income sources, matching the correct loan to their unique circumstances. We teach and advise, then we customize. A Direct Lender, Team Galde offers solutions with competitive rates and financing programs that give you more qualifying options, including the unique NINE Loan for owner-occupied purchase or refinance. Learn more at www.The9Loan.com.

Music: Soloist & Private Voice Lessons Elizabeth Hunter Ashley The Performance Studio 925-548-2694 Elizabeth@elizabethhunterashley.com www.elizabethhunterashley.com

Professional lyric coloratura soprano, Elizabeth has extensive experience as a soloist in oratorio, concert, musical theatre, sacred music, and new music. She performs nationally and internationally with renown conductors, orchestras, composers, international communities, and holds a myriad of national credits including MM degree. As the proprietor of her vocal music studio, she has taught 300+ private students from youth to mature adults offering them a sustainable vocal technique, biannual voice recitals which include philanthropic fund raisers, music connections in the community, performance preparation for high school top choirs, vocal competitions, college prep. recordings, pageant training. Elizabeth is a member of NATS, CCMTAC, an adjudicator for CMEA, and NATS.

Pool Service Jon Lubrano Atlantis Pools 925-736-0447 info@atlantispoolsdanville.com atlantispoolsdanville.com

Atlantis Pools Inc. is a family owned business that has been serving Contra Costa County for over 25 years. From pool repair, maintenance needs, remodels and updates, no job is too big or small for us. We take pride in the high quality service we give to each customer.

Real Estate Compass DRE# 02085461 Emiliana Flemate Baker emiliana.baker@compass.com 408.718.4381

Emiliana Flemate Baker is a Luxury Real Estate Professional with over 28 years of experience in the Bay Area. Our team focuses on providing a high level of service to others during one of the most exciting and stressful times in one’s life; buying or selling a home. We strive to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible. With global outreach and expertise in the industry, we are like a secret weapon!

Residential Bridge Loans Rubicon Mortgage Fund, LLC Cesar Peña Senior Vice President / Director of Sales 925-239-6609 Cesar@Rubiconfund.net www.Rubiconfund.net

Cesar has been with Rubicon Mortgage Fund, LLC since 2013. Currently V.P. Director of Sales, Cesar is responsible for overseeing Rubicon’s loan originators and placing non-conventional financing for his clients throughout California.

Cesar received his B.A. degree in Business Administration from Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA, focusing in Finance and Real Estate Management. Cesar serves on numerous real estate organizations located in the Bay Area. CA BRE #01984871.

Tree Service Trex Donovan Buena Vista Tree Service 415-531-1247 ntdonovan@yahoo.com www.buenavistatree.com

Buena Vista Tree Service is committed to preserving our urban forests and environment. They recycle 100% of our green waste into a reusable landscaping product. Trex safely and efficiently handles all types of tree emergencies 24 hours a day to eliminate tree risks to people and property and significantly reduce your liability exposure.

Wealth Advisor WestPac Wealth Partners Phil Kang, CExPTM Henry Chau, CPWA® 925-350-6588 info@westpacwealth.com www.westpacwealth.com

Uniquely positioned to offer our clients access to one of the most comprehensive financial product platforms available today, Westpac envisions and enhances our clients’ goals by designing a customized strategy and creating a life map to achieve and protect their wealth.

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Remembering

Patricia “Pat” Ruth Behring

By Megan Scott and the Behring Family Photos courtesy of the Behring Family

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onsidered the “first lady” of Blackhawk, Pat Behring and the legacy she left behind in this community will be greatly missed.

Pat Behring passed away peacefully at her Blackhawk home at the age of 93 on June 24, 2022, surrounded by loving family members. She was born on November 5, 1928, in Chicago to Harold William (“Bud”) Riffle and Marjorie Prince. Pat grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and would later move to Monroe, Wisconsin during high school where she met Kenneth Eugene Behring whom she married in 1949. After having three sons, they decided to move to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1956 where she had two more sons, and Ken became a very successful developer and home builder. In 1979, they moved to Danville, where Ken developed our Blackhawk community and other residential projects. He later purchased the Seattle Seahawks, built the Blackhawk Museum and started the Wheelchair Foundation. Pat was always at his side and enjoyed being “along for the ride”.

Pat enthusiastically supported her husband in all of his business and philanthropic ventures. Always a gracious hostess, she frequently invited the community into her Blackhawk home for fundraising events. She joined numerous organizations to help education and the arts, and created lasting relationships with everyone she met. Her gentle nature, the twinkle in her eye and willingness to help others always left a deep impression on people.

At the same time, she knew that her main job would be to raise her five sons, and family became the center of her universe. She attended all of her sons’ social and sports events, cooked their meals, always welcomed their friends into the home and, most important of all, taught them kindness and humility. Her life revolved heavily around her family, as it grew to include 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A birthday, holiday or family event was never missed. Christmas Eve always took place at Grandma Pat’s house. Pat took an active interest in each family member and made them feel appreciated and special. She attended their sporting events, pageants, ceremonies, graduations and weddings. Pat always sent cards to them on special occasions (often enclosed with $5 or $10) and took each one of them separately on a “Back to School Clothes Shopping Day.” Grandma Pat always had a bright smile, a kind word, a loving heart and an attentive ear for them, and she will be deeply missed.

Pat had many interests in life like playing cards and Bingo, bowling in a league, traveling all over the world and socializing with the “Red Hats” and her many friends. Her most important interest, however, was collecting. Pat loved to go to flea markets and peruse thrift and antique stores. She began an extensive teacup and saucer collection early in life and later switched to women’s compacts, ending up with probably one of the best collections ever assembled. The Blackhawk Museum recently opened up a permanent exhibition entitled “Pat’s Compacts”. Buying cookbooks was another passion that she pursued throughout her life.

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Philanthropy was another driving force in her life. In Florida, she constantly raised funds for the Museum of Art and began the Behring Teacher Awards at Pine Crest School. Years later, she would start the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Awards for National History Day. Locally, Pat supported the Veteran’s Memorial Museum, the John Muir Cancer Center, the Discovery Counseling Center and the National Geographic Speaker Series. Pat also began the Blackhawk Museum Guild and raised funds every year to support the Transportation Fund to provide free bus transportation so that students from throughout the East Bay could experience the Museum.

Internationally, Pat loved to go on wheelchair distribution trips where she provided mobility to people in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

She also enjoyed helping the Children of Grace program.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bill, her oldest son Michael and her husband. She is survived by her four sons Tom (Malissa), David (May), Jeff (Jane), Scott (Jeanna) and her ten grandchildren Renee (Nate), John (Melissa), Colin (Elizabeth), Jessica, Brandon (Tatyana), Patrick, Stephanie (Hayden), Chris, Kyle and Elizabeth (Dominic). Pat is also survived by seven greatgrandchildren: Luke, Esther, Ethan, Theodore, Dee, Duane and Charlotte.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Blackhawk Museum on July 25th. If you would like to help honor Pat’s passing, the family ask that you honor her memory by supporting the Blackhawk Museum, the Wheelchair Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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Pringles

ARF Adoption Stars

Marcus

By Christa Noriega, ARF Adoption Manager Looking for a furry friend during this trying time? If you see an animal you’re interested in on our website, just fill out an online inquiry form.

Once your inquiry has been received, you will be added to our virtual adoption queue.

Meet your forever friend at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: Noon to 6 pm Wednesday & Thursday, Noon to 7 pm Friday, and Noon to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday.

1½-year-old Marcus is a smart boy who absolutely loves to cuddle! Quite the smartypants, he also enjoys learning new things and is easy to train with the help of some tasty treats. In the home, Marcus likes to follow you around and will happily nap next at your side if you are working. He is also up for going on hikes or leisurely walks around the block.

Marcus has a positive history with other dogs and currently weighs 47pounds.

Would you like to be part of the heroic team that saves the lives of rescued dogs and cats? Can you share your talents to connect people and animals? ARF volunteers are making a difference! For more information see our website, www.arflife.org, or call (925) 256-1ARF.

2-year-old Pringles is a sweet, big pup who is always up for adventure! The life of the party, Pringles is everyone’s best friend—dog and human alike—and is always ready to have a good time. He also enjoys doing some training with yummy treats, playing with his favorite toys, or getting some of that snuggle time on the couch.

If you’re looking for a furry friend with great dog/dog play skills and a real zest for life, look no further than Pringles! He currently weighs 81 pounds.

ARF adoption fees: $250 for an adult dog, $350 for a puppy (<6months), $125 for a special- needs dog, $175 for a special-needs puppy (<6months), and $125 for a senior dog (7+ years).

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Phil Kang, CExP™ Henry Chau, CPWA® Phone: 925.350.6588 Email: info@westpacwealth.com Phil Kang & Henry Chau are Registered Representatives and Financial Advisors of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS).

OSJ: 4275 Executive Square #800 La Jolla, CA 92037 619.684.6400. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Kang is a General Agent and Chau a Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Insurance products offered through WestPac Wealth Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, a DBA of WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC. Kang CA Insurance License #0G18874| Chau CA Insurance License #0I21767 | Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents,

Assets Administered by agency, represents in-force for life ins., disability income ins. LTC ins and assets held in retirement, brokerage, and advisory accounts as of 12/31/20. The values provided should not be used in making a determination on the quality of services provided by representatives of this agency. WestPac Wealth Partners is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Real Estate

Courtesy of Kelley Krock at Red

Active Real Estate Listings in Blackhawk ACTIVE BLACKHAWK LISTINGS Street

List Price

Sugar Pine Ln Conifer Ter Eagle Nest Ln Deer Crest Dr Blackhawk Dr Silver Oak Ln Quail Run Ln

$2,198,800 $1,750,000 $2,699,000 $2,399,900 $4,200,000 $1,330,000 $3,998,800

Sq.Ft. BR BT List Date 2946 2079 3388 3635 6345 1991 5584

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PENDING BLACKHAWK LISTINGS Street

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Deer Hollow Dr Deer Trail Dr

$2,998,000 $1,998,000

Sq.Ft. BR BT List Date 4246 2946

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Source: BridgeMLS 7/10/2022 Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wed., Aug. 3

Sun., Aug. 21

First Wednesdays Street Fest

Hot Summer Sundays Car Show

@Cypress St. between N. Main and Locust Walnut Creek Enjoy a fun street festival full of live music, dancing, tasty bites, wine and beer, Kids Fun Zone, interactive games and other surprises. Music by Bad Apple.

Cost: Free Time: 5:30-9pm

Sat., Aug. 6 Music in the Park: Beat Frequency

@The Town Green Front Street Join your friends, family, and neighbors at Danville’s most beloved summer concert event. The bands perform from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., but come early with your blankets and outdoor chairs and enjoy the gorgeous Danville weather. Pack your own picnic or sample offerings from the variety of food trucks provided by Food Truck Mafia.

Play a game of Frisbee or catch on the manicured open spaces in front of the Danville Library Time: 6:00pm Cost: Free More information at www. danville.ca.gov/calendar/

@Historic Downtown Danville A street party like no other, Danville’s Hot Summer Sundays Car Shows combines classic cars and camaraderie to create a wonderful day of summer celebration. Whether we’re admiring a pristine classic hotrod, or we’re taken aback by the smooth ride that dad unveiled for Sunday drives, we never seem to tire of gawking at beautiful automobiles. In its 24th year, the show features hundreds of hot rods and classic cars along Hartz/Prospect Avenue. Expect to see rare one-of-a-kind collector cars, custom-designed cars and classic and muscle cars from all era’s.

Live music fills the streets, vendor booths and awards for the favorite collector vehicles, and local shop owners and restaurateurs welcome you to discover what makes Danville so special.

Cost: Free Time: 11am-4pm

Save the date Sat., Sep. 17 Danville Concours d’Elegance

@ Downtown Danville Outstanding yearly event where car collectors, automotive enthusiasts and the local community gather together to have fun and raise millions of dollars for a significant cause: Parkinson’s Disease research and patient care.

Cost: Free Learn More: www.danville-delegance.org

Sun., Aug. 7 Music Day at the Lesher Center

@Lesher Center downtown Walnut Creek Join us for Live music on the Rudney Plaza, free entry to Bedford Gallery, family friendly activities Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm Visit:https://lcarts.org/ ArtsAroundAugust2022

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Charity Spotlight

Barkin' in Blackhawk is Back!

By Judy Slinger, Resident since 2011

Vote ($1 per vote sold in bundles of 5) for your favorite dog. You do not need to enter the contest in order to vote.

Hi Blackhawk Area Dog Lovers!

Our Scholarship Fund’s doggie photo contest fundraiser is back.

Get those awesome photos of your beloved pet ready to submit beginning August 27th for the 3rd Annual Barkin’ in Blackhawk photo contest.

Contest Categories include: • Fashionista • • Naughtiest • • Best Granddog • • Dynamic Doggie Duo •

There are three ways to help us fundraise: Enter your dog’s photo in one, or more, of the categories

My Best Friend Tremendous Traveller Best Trick Precious Puppy

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Become a sponsor! Donate items, coupons, or gift certificates for winner’s gift baskets. Or, make a donation to BWSF and we will promote you as a sponsor of Barkin’ in Blackhawk. Thank you for partnering with us.

BWSF ( Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship Fund) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 organization. We raise college scholarship money awarded to financially- challenged women living in Contra Costa County.

To support, volunteer, or learn more check out our website: www.be scholarship fund.com We appreciate your support!

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Wine, Food, Golf & Fun

Boston 2022: US Open and More

By Mike L. McColgan, Resident since 1990

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ecently, we traveled to Boston for the US Open at famous Brookline Country Club. We stayed at the luxurious Encore Casino Hotel on the Harbor managed by Wynn Resort.

The hotel is close to the airport, featuring sensational harbor view rooms, impeccable service, fantastic restaurants, casino, spa and whole lots more. After arriving from our 5-hour direct flight from San Francisco, we checked into our spacious room overlooking the Boston Harbor and prepared for a week of fun, highlighted by attending the Us Open at famous Brookline Country Club, city, walking food tours and a private tour of Fenway Park.

We began our trip enjoying famous lobster rolls at the On Deck Restaurant inside the hotel.

After a sound sleep, we enjoyed an informative tour on the ‘hop on hop off‘ trolly bus’ of this beautiful city on a sun splashed day that was packed with many historical facts dating back to 1600.

Highlights Included, the TD Garden, home of the Celtics and Bruins, famous Cheers bar, and Quincy Market for fish and chips at Ned Devine’s Irish bar. Paul Revere’s ride and crossing the Boston Marathon finish line.

Our next experience was an Italian food walking tour that included bakeries, pasta and pizza, sampling the best cannoli’s in town at Mike’s Pastries. We also had a great lunch at The Union Oyster House, America’s Oldest Restaurant established in 1826. We enjoyed fresh cape cod oysters and their famous clam chowder.

Nearby Brookline was our next experience that was hosting this year’s US Open Golf tournament. Our Hall-of-famer National Champion son gets invited to this great event every year that always ends on Father’s Day. Brookline also has a rich history of many famous people being born here including the founder of Special Olympics, Eunice Shriver, who

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narrow fairways and small, fast greens. This year’s winner was Matthew Fitzpatrick who edged Will Zalatoris and Scottie Sheffler by one shot. Matthew also won the US Amateur in 2013 on this historic course known as the ‘Fairways Of Fenway’.

The next day we took a private tour of the oldest baseball stadium in the country, Fenway Park, built in 1912 and home of the Boston Red Sox. MJ is also an avid baseball fan and really enjoyed seeing this intimate ball park and the impressive, massive and famous left field ‘green monster wall’ up close and personal.

A bonus to our trip was watching our home team Golden State Warriors win their 4th World Championship In 8 years against the Boston Celtics that was played at the Garden. Amazing Steph Curry led the team to an impressive victory and received the MVP trophy. We look forward to attending another parade celebrating the victory when we return to the great ‘City by the Bay’.

The final day we took the Encore ferry and enjoyed a great dinner at Joe’s overlooking the beautiful Boston Harbor. was President John Kennedy’s sister. We had the opportunity to meet this “special’ lady when MJ played golf in the World Games held in Shanghai, China.

In conclusion, we would highly recommend that you put Boston on your bucket list of places to visit The Encore Hotel and Casino is also a great place to stay. We look forward to attending next year’s US Open on dad’s day that will be held at the exclusive LA Country Club.

Defending Champion Jon Rahm was also staying at the Encore Hotel.

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Celebrate the arts in Downtown Walnut Creek: Arts Around August

By Kara Navolio, Coordinator of Arts Around August

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he City of Walnut Creek and twelve of its community organizations are collaborating to present Arts Around August, a month-long program in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the performing, visual and culinary arts.

Walnut Creek, a city rich in its arts offerings, is proud to bring this celebration, in its 2nd year, to downtown and to partner with many of the city’s business, non-profit and arts organizations. There will be events or activities throughout the month of August.

Experiences for all ages include: • • • • • • • •

Summer Concerts at Broadway Plaza - Every Thursday evening First Wednesday Street Faire - Aug. 3 Pop-up Opera Fridays Downtown Stages (presented by local performing artists) Public Art Walking Tour - Aug. 20 Art & History Scavenger Hunts Pop-up Ceramics Sale and Workshop The Valley Art Gallery will be showcasing local artists at businesses throughout the downtown and will be offering a drawing all month for a $300 gift certificate.

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Eight Painted Pianos placed throughout downtown for anyone to play

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Moveable Feast (an upscale culinary stroll including tastes from the best of Walnut Creek’s restaurants, with a little sample of public art sprinkled in - every Wed.) Opera After Dark - Aug. 26 Independent film showing by Mountain Shadow Film Society - Aug. 19 and 20

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Two special days at the Lesher Center (Family Day and Music Day) with free activities for children, Fantasy Forum performances of The Wizard of Oz - Aug. 21 Family Mural Walk. - Aug. 13

Matt Francois, Walnut Creek Mayor, says, “The arts enrich our lives. Walnut Creek has a vibrant Arts District, with the Lesher Center, Bedford Gallery and public art pieces, all located in close proximity to popular restaurants and retailers. The City is pleased to support the return of Arts Around August to our downtown this summer. We hope that residents and visitors alike join us for these fun events celebrating the arts.”

Please visit www.walnutcreekdowntown.com/ArtsaroundAugust for more information and a complete calendar of events, times and locations.

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Junior Reporter

Rafting the Truckee River

By Austin Scott, 4th Grade, Tassajara Hills

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e recently spent the day rafting 3 miles down the Truckee River with the Truckee River Raft Company. It was tons of fun for the whole family! We spent the day floating down the river, looking at the trees, picnicking and swimming. At the end of the trip, there was a fun restaurant with live music called the River Ranch Restaurant.

We highly recommend a day rafting on the Truckee River.

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Golf Destinations

Colorado’s Red Sky Ranch – Fazio

By Chuck Fox, Owner, Quintessential Golf, Resident since 2012

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Ranked #3 Public Course in State Nestled near the infamous Vail and Beaver Creek Resort regions in the Rocky Mountains, Red Sky Golf Club offers two scenic mountain courses, the Fazio, and the Norman. I come to soak up John Denver’s Rocky Mountain high as a golf enthusiast. As an upscale semi-private club, they limit public access to guests of thirty-five Vail and Beaver Creek properties. Play alternates between each course between public guests and the private membership.

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First-class service and conditioning are a hallmark of Red Sky Ranch.

The exquisite playing conditions impressed me while the incredible mountain scenery marveled me. They treat visitors like members starting with the valet service at the bag drop. I would have liked to see GPS on the golf carts though.

Golf Magazine ranking of public access courses puts the Fazio course at #3 and the Norman course at #1 in the state of Colorado.

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Fazio course opened in 2002.

It plays 200-300 yards shorter from each teeing area and is less challenging than its younger sibling, the Norman course. Fairway topography is rolling as they run it back and forth along the mountainside, but you never feel a significant incline/decline during your adventure. I liked the 10% distance boost I got by playing above 7000 feet altitude. But don’t think if you normally play 6300 yards at home, that you should play from the 7000+ yard tips here. Give yourself about 5% when determining the course yardage to play.

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Although the layout enjoys serious elevation changes, the Red Sky Golf Club Fazio terrain is not as severe as the Norman course. Great views from elevated tees with downhill holes provide a unique sense of beauty.

Fazio has shaped wide fairway. Frequent undulating mounds makes some fairways look much tighter than the reality. They line Fairways with 3-4 inches of rough about ten to twenty feet wide. Beyond that is the desert with natural sand, rock, and brush and long wispy fescue grasses.

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The challenge is on the greens. Large, undulating, and fast, they will test your touch in every way. Greens were immaculate and tour quality stimping out at 11. That’s tour level fast. I four-putted only once though.

Only a narrow two-foot collar around the greens prevented the ball from hoping into deep thick grass.

They scatter spectacular mountain chalets, made of rich dark wood and rock, above the course on large parcels of land.

With the increased distance in the mountains and the generous fairways, the Red Sky Golf Club Fazio course is not so difficult. The key is hitting greens, then handling their undulations and speed. That’s even harder to do with the mountain scenery distraction. A good distraction though.

If You Go: Course Info - Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club comprises two eighteenhole golf courses - Fazio and Norman. Red Sky is a private membership club with limited access for guests of its resort.

Fees: Up to $350 depending on packages. Significant discount with stay and play packages and seasonal rates.

Location - Wolcott, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains. Twenty miles west of Vail and Beaver Creek. One hundred and forty miles west of the Denver International Airport.

Lodging - They extend Playing privileges to guests of thirty-five partner lodging properties. Beaver Creek Stay and Play and Vail Stay and Play packages provide discounted golf by staying in these specific properties.

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Local Sports

H LE IN NE CLUB

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Congratulations to Jeanne Roskovensky Hole in One on hole #14 at Royal Melbourne Country Club

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Mustang Soccer

2022 News

By Richard Northing, President Mustang Soccer

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wish everyone a relaxing and wonderful summer, and hopefully you have found time to step away from the “daily grind” and enjoy a little time with your loved ones!

At Mustang Soccer we appreciated our break over the July 4th week and are now excited to get back into the swing of things ahead of the upcoming season! We are also delighted to have finally launched our new Futsal arena which represents a fantastic add to the arsenal of player-education tools at our disposal. Before the break we held a very special official “ribbon-cutting” ceremony and have since consistently heard positive feedback about the space.

Like all facilities at the Mustang Soccer Complex, our goal is to make the Futsal court available to as many age groups and levels-of-play

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I hope to see your players out on the court soon!

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ongratulations June Charm Winner Linda McColgan! Kudos to all Niners who played their best round!

June Charm Day Results 1st Flight 1st Place Low Gross - Brenda Carlson 2nd Place Low Gross- Rita Renner 1st Place Low Net - Nancy Chapman 2nd Place Low Net - Jan Cooper Low Putts - Brenda Carlson 2nd Flight 1st Place Low Gross - Terri Waterman 2nd Place Low Gross - Pat Burgess 1st Place Low Net - Joanne Knapp 2nd Place Low Net - Lil Giovanzana Low Putts - Linda Maddalon

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June Charm Winner Linda McColgan June Low Putts Linda Marver and Mary Jane Novak Niners TeeRific Guest Day Clear skies welcomed Niners & company to Guest Day on July 7th.

The Lakeside course was manicured and ready to impress! Guests were not disappointed on or off the course. It was a perfect morning for a fun round with friends. The guest day lunch in the main dining room included specialty menu options: beets, burrata, lobster roll, and the iconic Blackhawk burger bar. Our compliments to the chef!

Big thanks to Tournament Chair, Linda McColgan, golf shop pros and country club staff who worked to make this event a success.

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Local Sports

Blackhawk Women Golf Association

By Laurie Bruns

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ur pinnacle event this year, “Around the World in 18 Holes,” the 2022 BWGA Classic, was an exciting, well run and beautiful event. Thank you to Laura Carlson and her fabulous committee for seeing to every detail. Thank you to the ours pros, the pro shop and food services for making this event truly exceptional.

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Local Sports

The HOX Swim Team Updates

By Coach Sean Quakenbush

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nd just like that, our summer swim season ends! We talk about our kids swimming fast, our pool being fast, in the end, the summer goes by too fast.

HOX had another great season. We came back out of a couple strange years of Pandemic as the HIP HOX! Our neon colors shined on deck and the neon pink County Caps were a great mix up this year. It was really something to see those pink caps multiply as our swimmers achieved county times.

New friendships were formed and old ones re-united. Being on a swim team is truly a special experience. As swim bags get put away and backpacks get hauled out, the smell of chlorine will still linger in our cars, laundry rooms and of course in our kids.

Trevor Kuta

Trevor has been swimming with the HOX for 7 years since moving here from Arizona. He loves being at the Blackhawk pool, both on the team and working as a lifeguard. This fall, Trevor will be attending the University of Oklahoma to study Construction Sciences.

Jordan Pantano

Jordan has been swimming with the HOX for 11 years. Through it all, the memory that will most endure is the sense of family and community that has come from the honest, supportive, and authentic relationships and friendships that have been built over the years. Jordan will be attending UC Davis in the Fall.

Allie Patridge

Allie has been on the HOX team for 14 years including one year on the Mini HOX. She will be attending Arizona State University in the fall studying Clinical exercise science.

Lilyana Webb

One part of our season that is sad is saying goodbye to the swimmers that have graduated and are heading off to college in the fall. Recreational swim is for kids thru age 18. A handful come back as coaches, but so many say goodbye to this sport for good. We would like to honor our graduating seniors and send them off with the best wishes for success!

Lilyana has been on Hox since she was six years old. She has had lots of head coaches, but when Sean came she found a real butterflier as a coach. She is heading to Colorado University - Boulder in the fall and plans to become a social worker. She still has one more year of eligibility, so we hope to convince her to come back and swim next year (and cheer on her brother, Luke).

Amelia Gardner

Coach Jan Hagan

She will study at San Diego State University this fall. Go HOX! Go Aztecs!

We wanted to do something different for our Coaches Update this month in recognizing a veteran alumni coach that visited on deck during our Senior night in July. Jan Hagan started coaching in Illinois at age 17. She continued coaching while attending the University of Illinois. She has coached for recreational teams, year-round teams, Bishop O’Dowd High School. She coached at the HOX from 2003 to 2016 and continued doing lessons with private clients for many years after. Over the years, it would be surprising if at some point, you haven’t seen Coach Jan on deck whether she is coaching or cheering on her grandchildren. Her grandchildren, Raquel, Riley, and Ryder all swam for the HOX. Some of her swimmers did swim at the Olympic Trials. Coaching has been a part of her life for 67 years. We always look forward to Coach Jan and all our HOX Alumni to come back and visit us.

Amelia has swum for HOX since 2012. Has been a Jr Coach, Mini HOX coach and lifeguard at the pool. A Varsity Swim Team and Varsity Water Polo player at Monte Vista High School, graduating with Honors with the class of 2022.

Specializing in butterfly, Amelia has made some of her best friends enjoying summer swim with the HOX and will cherish those memories.

Ryder Hagan

Ryder Hagan has been at the HOX pool since he was about 2 months old. His older siblings were on the team. He started swimming on the team at age 5. Our family has had a swimmer on the team for 22 years. Ryder will be attending UC Berkeley this August to play water polo and go to school. Go Bears.

Mathew Koopmans

Mathew started swimming when he was 5 on the Thousand Oaks swim team in Kansas City.

The family moved to Danville in 2013 and joined the HOX when he was 10. His platinum hair and not so small physique has been a staple on the HOX pool deck for almost a decade. He’ll be attending the University of Arizona in the fall studying Physiology, specializing in sports medicine.

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We wouldn’t be the HOX without our alumni Coaches and swimmers.

Thank you HOX for another great Summer Swim Season and we will see you in a few weeks for Fall Swim!

GO HOX!!!!

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Expert Contributor

8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

By Anthony Regina, CEO at Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc.

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ast year, Facebook Marketplace passed one billion global users. In so doing, it’s become a giant of the consumer-toconsumer space, allowing individual Facebook users to buy from and sell to each other seamlessly. It has surpassed the popularity of Craigslist for several reasons. It’s also free and simple to use, as most people already have a Facebook account. It allows users to search for listings from their local area, making pick-up much easier. And because people can view sellers’ profiles, they feel more assured of safety and security on the site. Unfortunately, this is often a false sense of security.

remain skeptical and alert. Here are 10 tips to help you navigate Facebook Marketplace safely:

One recent survey revealed that one in six (17%) respondents had been defrauded on the site. Of course, much of the commerce on this “classified-ad section” of Facebook is legitimate, but like any other online marketplace, it also attracts plenty of scammers.

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How to spot a Facebook Marketplace scam As with any kind of online fraud, the key for internet users is to

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Inspect items before purchasing by only from local sellers.

Always meet in a public place rather than at your home, and in a well-lit area ideally during daylight hours.

Check buyer/seller profiles for user ratings and stay alert if profiles have been created only recently.

Check the original price of items and if there is a significant gulf between this and the for-sale price, be alert to the fact it may be counterfeit/stolen/defective, etc.

Beware of giveaway deals and never enter personal details to access them.

Only use trusted payment methods via Facebook Messenger (PayPal, Facebook Checkout) as they offer a way to dispute a payment. Gift cards, wire transfers, and payments via services like Venmo and Zelle are commonly requested by fraudsters.

Keep your conversation on Facebook – scammers like to move the conversation to another platform where they have

Crafts Corner

Easy Craft for August

By Michelle Barry, Resident since 2018

Make a Kite and Fly a Kite!

When I read this article in the New York Times it reminded me of a time I went to Briones Regional Park with my sister and my brother-in-law and flew kites. I think I was in 4th grade. The fact that I still remember the experience, and it was such a great experience, made me want to write about making a kite.

Tony Jetland, is known as “The Kite Man”. Tony took up kite making and flying 22 years ago and hasn’t stopped since. Tony flies his kites at the Marina in Martinez, California where it is always windy.

Tony’s kites are world-famous and incredible. See for yourself by watching the newsclip below. https://abc7news.com/ kites-kite-flying-man-professional/10404803/

This is the link to the article: “How to build a bird kite by Laurel Schwulst”

Enjoy August and head to the Martinez Marina to fly a kite and get a break from the heat.

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There’s something magical about flying a kite. I think we all wish we could fly. Creating something that can make that happen brings joy.

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Well Adjusted

By Dr. Tracey James, DC, Anatomy Power Wellness

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ou deserve to live an extraordinary life. It all begins with a healthy brain and body.

As humans we live dynamic lives full of wonder, joy, possibility as well as obstacles and challenges. In a human lifetime there can be great moments of ease and also chaos.

One of the greatest secrets of chiropractic is that adjustments are delivered to optimize and sustain life, rather than to treat or fix.

Those who are well adjusted are the most resilient and adaptable. Chiropractic Research with Heart Rate Variability shows that those who are well adjusted have greater heart rate variability and thereby greater adaptability in their lives. The chiropractic adjustments helps the body to unwind tension, unlocking cellular memory in order to integrate unresolved and stored tension. Postural stress and tension can be re-integrated as energy for life sustaining foundations; a heart beating more efficiently, lungs breathing more proficiently or a mind thinking and processing with greater clarity.

During the chiropractic adjustment, as we stretch, breathe, and unwind tension our circulation increases, synaptic changes occur and the underlying energy flows. When we improve our body’s awareness, aka proprioception, this is an update for your cerebellum, vestibular system, parietal and frontal lobes of your brain.

Chiropractic is sacred and reverent to Life. A well adjusted human is not one whose journey is void of challenges, it is one that is better prepared to handle, integrate and move through them.

Chiropractic honors the power and purpose of the innate wisdom of the body—it is a state of being present with the body and speaking to the body and discovering exactly what it needs. The adjustment is the removal of interferences, supporting the body in its awareness and gathering of stray energies to allow the body to reveal and heal. The adjustment is an incredible tool in supporting the way the mind body is operating, breathing, moving and expressing itself. Chiropractic can support the body in moving though a variety of stresses that may present in life such as recovering injury, increased range of motion, preparing or healing from birth, healing pain and discomfort, recovering from trauma, readying the body for a marathon, working though overwhelm, fatigue or life’s many daily stressors. Chiropractic might just be the very thing you are looking for to support your body.

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Pet Corner

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Giving them another chance

By Sue James, President TVAR

Itsy - East County Animal Shelter Adorable Dog -- Looking For Her Forever Home!

If you enjoy this warm weather, you’ll absolutely love this ray of sunshine! Itsy is a beautiful 10 month old dog weighing just 34 pounds, which is such a perfect size.

Once she gets to know you, she is very calm, affectionate, and sweet. She will come over to sit by your side for some patting and love. Her favorite part of the day is getting outside for fun. She likes to play ball and carries her toys around in her mouth, getting close to the fence so she can show them off to the dog on the other side. Itsy also likes to splash around in the wading pool.

You can meet adorable Itsy at the East County Animal Shelter at 4595 Gleason Drive, Kennel B4. Itsy is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for her new forever home. You can see more about Itsy and additional pictures at www.tvar.org

Jazmine - Foster Kitten Program At T var

Meet little Jazmine - a sweet and frisky kitten who wants nothing more than to be in your lap. She loves to play with her foster sibling cats and Australian Shepherds she is living with. She will follow you around and ask for love all day. And a touch of a hand is enough to make her purr. Jazmine is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV and looking for her forever home.

TVAR’s kitten and bottle baby programs rescue kittens - some only days old - who are unable to be adopted from the shelter and places them in foster homes where they receive medical care, love and a home setting until they are healthy, able to be spayed or neutered and ready for their forever homes.

Tri-Valley Animal R escue (T VAR ) - Giving them Another Chance

TVAR is a locally based and volunteer run 501(c)3 animal rescue organization. We assist in saving over 1,000 animals yearly in the Tri-Valley and surrounding areas. We are celebrating 30 years of saving lives with over 250 local volunteers. At TVAR, we rely solely on Public Support to fund our life saving programs.

All TVAR’s foster animals go directly from the local Animal Shelter into foster homes where they receive much needed love and socialization and where they are kept until adopted.

We also have an invaluable Shelter Program where our volunteers spend countless hours every day at the local shelter working with the Dogs, Puppies, Cats and Kittens and the Public.

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Considering Rhinoplasty?

By Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS, Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and MedSpa

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lot of men and women say that the choice to undergo rhinoplasty is a decision that has had a large positive impact on their lives. Feeling good about the way your nose looks can do wonders for your self-confidence.

Your nose is the most prominent feature on your face, and its shape affects the overall balance or imbalance of your face. A hereditary dorsal hump, an elongated tip or nose that is too wide are issues that most patients considering rhinoplasty want to address. Often, there are other functionality issues that make the nose appear to be bigger, wider or longer. Fortunately, all these things can be addressed simultaneously during rhinoplasty surgery.

While a lot of men and women out there may be interested in getting rhinoplasty, many of them are hesitant because they are worried about what the recovery will be like. The first thing to understand is that rhinoplasty is a highly personalized procedure.

The techniques used and the extent of the surgical work required will vary from patient to patient. In some cases, cartilage may need to be removed, repositioned, or reshaped. Some nasal bones may also need to be shaved or carefully fractured depending on the desired results of the patient.

Following your rhinoplasty, you can expect to experience some issues like swelling, bruising, and discomfort. Thankfully, medication can be provided to help manage pain and discomfort, and post-operative instructions will help to make the recovery process easier. After surgery, most patients return to in person work after a week. Or, if working from home, even after a day or two.

Ready to take the next step? If you would like to learn more about rhinoplasty and to see if you are a good candidate, or if you would like to get started on your rhinoplasty journey, please contact our office at 925.736.5757 to schedule a complimentary in-person or virtual consultation where we can review the procedure together and address all your questions.

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Cars and Coffee

Danville Summerfest Classic Car Show

By David Tom, Resident Since 1990

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n June 26, 2022, the Danville Summerfest Classic Car Show returned to downtown Danville after a three-year hiatus. After emerging from a rough couple of years Danville needed a party and the Summerfest delivered. There was so much to entertain the masses: food and drinks, live music, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, health & and wellness fair and of course lots of beautiful cars. The local celebrity judges passed out awards, but every car deserved to be recognized.

If you are looking to party, you are in luck! Come downtown to the Hot Summer Sundays Car Show on August 21, 2022, and you will see a street party like no other. The festivities, ushering in the show’s 24th year, include rare one-of-a-kind collector cars, customdesigned cars, and classic and muscle cars from all eras. See you there.

David Tom: I have lived in Danville for 30 years.

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Shifting More Business Success To Personal Wealth

By Henry Chau, CPWA®, WestPac Wealth Partners

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hy do people become business owners? Common answers we often hear from our clients is so we can follow our dream and do what we love. We saw a need or a different way of doing things. It allowed intellectual creativity and flexibility in my work schedule. Fine-tuning the culmination of these factors will bring success, and success is often followed by an increase in wealth-building potential.

We often forget that on this path to success and wealth-building, we are accompanied by a silent investor, the IRS. In the United States, a marginal tax rate system is utilized, which means that the amount of additional tax paid for every additional dollar earned as income is based on it’s respective bracket. The highest marginal tax bracket for 2022 is 37% for single filers making $539,901 or more and $647,851 or more for married filing jointly.

Add in CA, state tax, which is at least 10.3% starting at $312,687 for single filers and $625,373 for married filing jointly. Don’t forget the cherry-ontop, which is the 3.8% Obamacare Medicare Surtax. Unfortunately, this level of success means you have at least a 51.1% silent investor in your business and any additional dollar of income earned.

Fortunately, as business owners, you have some creativity available for deferring away earned income. The IRS allows business owners to establish qualified retirement plans to contribute towards retirement.

These contributions are tax-deferred the year the contribution is made and taxed as ordinary income when distributions are taken during your retirement years.

Your Defined Contribution (DC) plans (401(K)/Profit Sharing) allows contributions up to $61,000 and if you’re age 50+, an additional $6,500 catch-up contribution.

You can also stack a Defined Benefit (DB) plan on top of your DC plan.

These DB plans come in two flavors, a traditional Defined Benefit or a Cash Balance plan. The contributions on this end are based on three main factors: your age, amount of earned income, and years of service in the company. A traditional Defined Benefit will allow for higher contributions and a Cash Balance will allow for more flexibility in your yearly contribution. Ex.: Age 50, $300,000 of business compensation, and 5 years of service has a Level Deductible Contribution of $229,416 and a Maximum Deductible Contribution of $344,1243.

If you have discretionary earnings, why pay your silent investor 50% of those earnings today? Why not defer those earnings, allow them to grow tax-deferred, and then pay it spread across your entire retirement?

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Due to the SECURE Act, you still have until corporate extension deadline of Sept. 15, 2022 to make contributions for 2021.

You became a business owner to take control of your life! We would love to have a complimentary consultation with you to see if we can help you take control of your assets.

1 https://www.bankrate.com/taxes/tax-brackets/ 2 https://www.bankrate.com/taxes/california-state-taxes/ 3 https://saberpension.com/defined-benefit-plan-calculator 4 https://www.investopedia.com/taxes/now-time-restructure-your-business/

If you’re a specified service business, establishing qualified plans may help reduce earned income down to $340,100 for married fling joint and $170,050 for single filers for 2022, where you’ll be eligible for the 199A deduction, which is an additional 20% tax deduction on QBI (Qualified Business Income).

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Blackhawk-Raised Second Generation Jeweler Alexis Padis Wins Two Prestigious Jewelry Industry Awards in 2022

By Steve Padis, Padis Jewelry and the Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza

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he Padis family has been in the jewelry business for nearly 50 years – and company founders Steve and Judy Padis proudly welcomed their daughter, Alexis, into the business 12 years ago. Following in her parents’ footsteps, she dove right into the industry and became involved in a number of organizations.

In addition to becoming company president in 2017 and spearheading growth that includes a location at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and a downtown Napa location, Alexis becomes the youngest and only the 5th female President-Elect for the American Gem Society Board of Directors – an organization that represents the top 5% of jewelers across the country, focused on consumer protection and continuing education.

In 2017, Alexis received the Women’s Jewelry Association Award of Excellence in Retail, a national award recognizing female leaders in the industry. She also received the American Gem Society’s Young Titleholder of the year in 2021 and attended the invite-only Gemological Institute of America’s Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.

This year, with the return of more in person events, also brought on two new inaugural awards - The “20 Under 40” by Jewelers of America and the NextGen Diamonds Do Good Awards.

Jewelers of America “20 Under 40” in Jewelry

Alexis is the only Californian represented in the Jewelers of America’s inaugural “20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail List” recognizing professionals who exemplify leadership and a commitment to elevating jewelry retail for consumers. A panel of industry judges selected the 20 honorees from the nationwide applications.

JA President and CEO David Bonaparte said, “Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail List was designed to recognize young and talented individuals in all facets of the retail jewelry industry.

These recipients will pave the way for a brighter future and the next generation of jewelry industry professionals.”

Diamonds Do Good® Next Gen Award

Within a few weeks, global non-profit Diamonds Do Good® tapped Alexis, Feriel Zerouki of DeBeers, Kealeboga Pule of Nungu Diamonds, and Kecia Caffie of Piercing Pagoda as its inaugural award recipients. The Next Gen Awards were presented at Diamonds Do Good’s annual gala on June 9th at the Venetian Hotel, Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas.

“Our goal is to recognize leaders who represent the future for our industry. These individuals span the mining, manufacturing and retail sectors and we will highlight their accomplishments in their respective fields and support of the communities where they do business,” says Diamonds Do Good’s President and GIA Senior Vice President, Anna Martin.

“Alexis has had first-hand experience successfully pivoting through the pandemic years, embracing an omnichannel approach while taking risks that proved fruitful for her business and community.

She takes to heart the responsibility of the independent jeweler to promote ethical business practices, uphold consumer protection and continue their jewelry education while supporting her own local community” said Martin.

“The recipients of these awards reflect the importance of engaging community around the world,” says DDG Co-Founder and Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., “Now more than ever we need to reaffirm and share this commitment with consumers everywhere.”

The entire Padis Jewelry family is overwhelmingly proud of Alexis and her accomplishments as she continues to establish herself and Padis Jewelry as committed jewelry industry leaders. The noncommissioned team at Padis Jewelry is happy to assist you with any questions, jewelry maintenance, appraising or to help you select your next family heirloom to wear and enjoy. We also offer local delivery and concierge services!

Feel free to reach the Padis team at concierge@padisjewelry.com or 415-861-5388 if we can be of assistance in any way. Wishing you and your family lots of happy memories and vacations during these lovely summer months!

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