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Table of Contents Introducing La Vie MD Skin and Laser Center in Danville Business Spotlight Letter to Residents Expert Contributors List Meet the Shells: California Transplants Road Tripping Through Life Resident Feature ARF Adoption Stars Pet Corner Real Estate Statistics Calendar of Events A Boost of Confidence Expert Contributor DIY Mother’s Day Coupon Book Cultivar: Napa Winery and SF Restaurant Gem Food and Wine Neighbourhood Birds Community Check out the 9ers Ladies Golf Happy 10-Year Anniversary to the Danville Senior Center Community Set To Thrive: Helping Our Communities Foster Youth Charity Spotlight Side Dish with Asparagus and Carrots In the kitchen Agape Villages Foster Family Agency Community A Flight for Mom Expert Contributor The HOX Swim Team Updates Local Sports Blackhawk Women’s Golf Newsletter: Heard from the Green Local Sports Mustang Soccer 2022 News Local Sports High School Sports Update Local Sports A Brighter Day Charity’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament Charity Spotlight The East Bay Street Dreams Car Club Cars and Coffee

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ROCK OUT HUNGER Benefiting Loaves and Fishes Fundraiser at Blackhawk Country Club Charity Spotlight

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Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Pet Corner Navigating Home Financing During Divorce Expert Contributor Redwood Regional Park Great for Dogs, Jogs and Kids In Our Backyard Invest in Hope Kids Corner May Flowers Crafting Crafting Corner Chichen Itza: One of the Seven Wonders of The World Junior Reporter A Great Teen Read!

Book Corner Find the Perfect Gift for Mom or Your Dream Engagement Ring at the Bay Area’s Largest Tacori Event!

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Business Spotlight

Introducing

La Vie MD Skin and Laser Center in Danville ByMeganScott

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e love supporting our local businesses and are excited to announce the grand opening of La Vie MD in downtown Danville. The Med Spa is the dream of founder, Dr. Neetu Nebhwani. The board-certified Internal Medicine physician has been a primary care physician for ten years, providing inpatient and outpatient care. Aesthetics has been her lifelong passion, and she is thrilled to have finally made the move into owning her own Aesthetic practice. She is dedicated to researching the safest, most innovative, and advanced cosmetic and dermatologic procedures available. As a result, La Vie MD has become a trusted destination for clients seeking various aesthetic solutions. Dr. Nebhwani personally administers the treatments to ensure they receive the safest and most effective treatments under physician supervision.

La Vie MD is located across from Faz on Railroad Ave. It’s a beautiful location and they look forward to welcoming Blackhawk Living Magazine readers into their practice.

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Dear Neighbors, Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Blackhawk Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Megan Scott Blackhawk Resident since 2010 Designer: Kristen Baker Jo Peek

Contributing Photographer: Indigo Moments Photography

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It’s that time of year when we celebrate and honor the mothers! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

May also brings Memorial Day, which in my book, is the gateway to summer. It’s the cue to pack up the winter clothes and bring out the sandals. Whether you are heading out of town or spending the holiday grilling in your backyard, we hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend.

Blackhawk Living is your neighborhood magazine, and in this issue you’ll meet your neighbors, the Shell Family. They share a combined love of golf and dogs and fit right in here in Blackhawk.

In this month’s community calendar, you’ll find many ways to get involved in the community. Plus Blackhawk Chef, Parisa Z. Ambwani shares one of her favorite recipes.

Warmly, 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.

Megan Scott Resident since 2010

Correction: In the April 2022 issue of Blackhawk Living CA the cover photo was courtesy of Thakur Family and incorrectly attributed to Indigo Moments Photography.

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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!

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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shared love of golf first brought Lydia and Amy together, but it was a mutual desire for fun, adventure and good humor that has kept them together. “We met through West Valley, a Women’s Traveling Golf Group, in 2009. At that time, Lydia was not a very good golfer, and she accidentally hit a woman with a golf ball on the very first day. I saw the whole thing and thought, ‘that’s not the way to make a good first impression.’ I made a point to say hi to her and welcome her to the group. Pretty soon we got paired together in team play. We played a practice round and Lydia showed up with beads to count her strokes.

After the round, we had a beer and I told her that was a lot of fun, but you’ve got to ditch the beads! Lydia ditched the beads and after 10 years, we finally decided to get married,” says Amy. Both are California transplants. Lydia was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised in the Four-Corners area. She grew up eating Hatch Green Chili from her high chair and climbing trees, before finding her way to the Silicon Valley. Amy was born into a military family in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in rural Kansas on a lake that she water-skied on in the summer and ice-skated on in the winter. They both made their way to California for school and careers.

Lydia joined the US Army after high school and continued her education in San Diego and Santa Clara in software and mechanical engineering. For 20 years, she owned her own business in the failure analysis and the semiconductor production industry.

Amy started college at California State University, Long Beach and then transferred to nursing school at CSU Hayward. She went on to graduate school at Holy Names University. “I have balanced my passion for helping by consulting for non-profit organizations who work with

underserved youth, while concurrently seeing patients in private practice specializing in Allergy and Asthma,” says Amy. Creativity is in Lydia’s and Amy’s blood. Lydia comes from a talented family of painters, sculptors, and musicians. Her brother is a musician and even opened for 10,000 Maniacs and is currently in a band with Ron Delp (brother of former lead singer of Boston, Brad Delp). Amy’s sister plays trumpet and father plays guitar. Her mother is a wizard on the sewing machine and made hundreds of masks for the non-profit organization where Amy consults.

Lydia and Amy are both diehard San Francisco Giants fans and love starting off the season in Scottsdale at Spring Training. Lydia is passionate about golf, “I love golf, and enjoy playing as often as possible. I also play guitar, enjoy barbecuing, and watching the stock market….some days more than others. Amy struggles to find enough time for hobbies these days, but loves playing harmonica, cooking, hiking, working with our rescue dogs and of course golfing,” says Lydia. The couple attend an online church service in Kansas every week.

Two rescue dogs complete the family. One well-behaved Pit Bull, named Bailey, and a troubled 11-pound Chihuahua mix from the streets of Bakersfield, named Patch. “Patch is 90% cuddly, 10% guard your ankles and 100% cute,” says Amy. One of their favorite ways to travel is road tripping by RV. “We have a 40-foot RV and take it out every month. During the height of the pandemic, we drove it all the way to Kansas and learned why Dorothy got blown away, and that RVs are not aerodynamic!” says Lydia.

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It was a game of golf that brought the couple to Blackhawk. Lydia had been dead set on staying in the Silicon Valley and not interested in the area, but with Amy’s persuasion, she agreed to visit the country club and check out the golf course. “After the round, we had a glass of wine in the Lakeside bar overlooking the 18th hole during sunset and Lydia said ‘you did this on purpose, now I want to move here!’” says Amy. Lydia adds that they found their dream home while golfing, “We joined the club before moving here and while golfing on hole 14, look over at the backyard from the 14th fairway and say ‘there’s our house’. At that time, the house was on the market for over a year. Then one day, while driving away from hole 14 green, we both realized how sad we were going to be when ‘our house’ sold. We decided to put our Silicon Valley house up for sale the next day and put an offer in on ‘our house’. We have wonderful neighbors and love it here! There is an annual block party potluck in the summer that is wellattended! We can text any of our neighbors to take out our trash or pick up an Amazon package on the porch.

It doesn’t get any better!”

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Pet Corner

ARF Adoption Stars

Jazz is a sweet, gorgeous girl who is on the shy side, but she doesn’t let that stop her from exploring and having a good time. She would do well in a home with a back yard where she can run around and JAZZ exercise both her body and her nose and play to her heart’s content.

This loving girl is sure to bring a lot of fun wherever she goes and will definitely jazz up your life once she comes out of her shell! Jazz has a positive history with other dogs. She is currently six months old and weighs 36 pounds.

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ByChristaNoriega6ARF Adop…onManager Adopt a new best friend at ARF in Walnut Creek! View available dogs and cats online or visit us in-person during open hours – no appointment necessary! We’re open for adoptions Wednesday through Sunday, 12 to 6 pm. Here is a litter of German Shepherd siblings currently looking for love:

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

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.

Jersey is a gentle sweetheart who will steal your heart with her giant ears that she could practically fly away with, not to mention her incredibly loving personality.

This darling girl just wants to crawl in her

person’s lap and be loved on all day! She can be a little fearful and would do great in a home that can help build her confidence as the only pet in the household. She is currently six months old and weighs 36 pounds.

Jordan is a sweet, cuddly, and handsome young lad who wants nothing more than to be glued to his person’s side. He needs a loving adopter who will help him feel adored and secure, build his confidence and work on his manners, as JORDAN well as provide him with lots of play and exercise for all that puppy energy! This beautiful boy is sure to grow into an amazing companion who will provide an abundance of love and cuddles for years to come. He is currently six months old and weighs 30 pounds.

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Sun., May 22

@Downtown Danville, Town Green & Village Theatre Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the Town of Danville’s May the 4th Be With You Event! Looking for more ways to celebrate Star Wars? On May the 4th, a free scavenger hunt will start and end at the Danville Community Center anytime between 10:30 am–6:00 pm. The first 150 participants to finish will receive a grab bag of Jedi treasures. A Star Wars movie will take place at the Village Theatre.

Visit www.villagetheatreshows.com to purchase tickets and for more information.

Jedi training activities taking place on the Town Green from 4:00–6:00 pm. Costumes are encouraged. For more information call the Danville Community Center at (925) 314-3400.

@Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek ARF’s Annual Pet Walk/Parade and Wellness Fair in downtown Walnut Creek. Join ARF in celebrating the special bond between pets and people at this community festival at Broadway Plaza.

Bring the whole family - including your pet - and walk to save lives at the Pet Walk!

Sign up as an individual or with friends as a team to help raise $100,000 for animals in need at this one-mile walk. Then, the fun continues with raffles, demonstrations, and Pet Wellness Fair offering an array of health services for your best friend. ARF and other rescue groups will have furry friends of all sizes available for adoption.

Time: 9:30 am

May the Fourth Be With You

Fri., May 13

Blackhawk Chorus Concert

@Lesher Theatre, Walnut Creek Blackhawk Chorus presents GREAT GROUPS. Come groove along with us as we perform music across the decades from talented groups such as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Journey, The Four Seasons, The Mamas & the Papas, and more! Under the direction of multi-award-winning director Ken Abrams, the Blackhawk Chorus features nearly 100 singers.

Time: 8pm Tickers and more info: https:// www.blackhawkchorus.com

Animals on Broadway

Mon., May 30

Memorial Day Ceremony

@Oak Hill Park Honor and remember our fallen veterans at Danville’s Memorial Day Celebration. Follow the American flags on Stone Valley Road to Oak Hill Park, where you’ll enjoy live music, entertainment, and a special ceremony including guest speakers and tributes to past and present service members. Bring a picnic lunch and share this patriotic and educational event with the whole family.

Time: 10:30 am

Every Monday

Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events

@Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local non-profit 12

community. Tips for Change is a fun and unique way for local charity organizations to raise much needed funds. Volunteers and supporters of local non-profits suit up and become your servers for the evening with all tips and 10% of sales going to support their organization. This event occurs most Monday evenings between 5 and 8pm and is open to the public. Reservations required.

More information at www. giannissanramon.com

Every Saturday Farmers’ Market

@Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot - Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at the Danville Certified Farmers’ Market.

You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh breads, and delicious specialty food items you can eat in the market or take with you to enjoy at home. It’s the perfect place to stock up for the week, or shop al fresco while socializing with friends. This event is located at Railroad & Prospect Avenues and offers free parking in the adjacent lot.

Time: 9am-1pm More information at www.pcfma.com

Save the Date:

The Shoot-Out: 2022 Men’s Fall Member/Guest Tournament at Blackhawk Country Club October 19th, 20th, & 21st

Registration begins Saturday, July 9th at 8am on ForeTees.

This event fills up very quickly and is available to the first 84 teams. All other entries will be put on a wait list.

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Expert Contributor

A Boost of Confidence ByDr8Stephen8J Ronan6CAS6 MDF Bpackhawkpas…c P SurgeryandMedSpa

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ost women interested in breast augmentation are intelligent, successful, and well-adjusted individuals who are simply concerned with their breast size. The overwhelming majority of women who undergo breast augmentation are very satisfied with their result. Because of such high patient satisfaction and improvement in self-image, it is not surprising that breast augmentation is one of the more common aesthetic plastic surgery procedures performed.

There are two main groups of women that are typically interested in breast augmentation. The first group is women who feel they never developed the breast volume they desire. After surgery, many of these patients benefit psychologically and experience an improvement in self-confidence. In fact, studies show that many women have a better self-image and less anxiety, depression, and shyness after breast augmentation.

The second group of women that commonly seek breast enhancement are those that lost volume after pregnancy, a condition called postpartum breast involution. Many of these patients complain that they have nothing left after nursing and/or having their baby. Typically,

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these patients have an augmentation which restores their breast volume…and sometimes a bit more! A mastopexy, or breast lift, procedure can be performed at the same time to lift and improve shape simultaneously.

Breast augmentation is a safe procedure and does not typically affect a woman’s ability to breastfeed. When we place the breast implant behind the chest muscle, it never touches the breast tissue, and most patients do not have a permanent change in sensation after the augmentation. Another method of breast enhancement involves transferring fat from another part of the body to better shape and enhance the breast. We call this fat transfer or fat grafting. To provide the safest environment, I believe that all surgery should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in a fully accredited surgery center or hospital with an anesthesiologist present.

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for breast enhancement is to schedule a consultation with us. During this complimentary appointment, we will discuss the procedure in detail and review your options, questions and concerns together.

If you are interested in learning more about breast augmentation or other cosmetic procedure, please give us a call at 925.736.5757.

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DIY Mother’s Day Coupon Book

By Amanda Griffin

Want to give Mom something she’ll really appreciate this year that will make her feel special and appreciated for more than just a day? How about designing your own coupon book with offers she can use when it’s just the right time for her? Here’s what you’ll need: •

Paper, several sheets depending upon how many coupons you want to make, and of course a little extra in case you make a mistake

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Crayons, colored pencils, or markers

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Scissors

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Stapler

Once you have all your supplies ready, it’s time to figure out what offers you think your mom will like the most. Keep in mind that it shouldn’t be things you already do as part of your chores, unless it’s to do them without complaining or procrastinating if you tend to do either of those.

These coupons should be for extra tasks or activities, age-appropriate of course, that you aren’t normally responsible for, and will show your mom how special she is and how much you care. Here are a few ideas to help you get started: 1.

Extra help around the house with things like laundry, cleaning windows, wiping baseboards, etc.

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Cooking/making a meal

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Gardening or picking weeds

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An hour of quality time doing something together that your mom really enjoys and doesn't get to do very often.

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Babysitting your sibling(s)

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Game night mom’s choice

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Movie night mom’s choice

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A neck rub

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A foot massage

10. A morning to sleep in without being bothered or an uninterrupted nap

You know your mom; think about some other things that she would really like.

Once you have your list of coupons you want to make, it’s time to have fun. Depending upon how big you want to make your coupons, you should be able to make four to six coupons from each sheet of paper. The easiest way is to fold the sheet in half and cut along the fold, then fold those two sheets either in half again or three equal sections and cut along those fold lines. (Of course, if you are old enough and have a paper cutter, you can always do it that way as well.)

When you have finished cutting the paper it’s time to write the coupon offers you have selected, one on each coupon. And now it’s time to decorate each coupon with fun and colorful borders and designs. Make each coupon a work of original art, so it’s like two gifts in one, the artwork and thought, as well as the task or activity on the coupon. Once you have all your coupons decorated, it’s time to assemble your coupon book. You’ll want to organize them in order that makes sense to you.

Perhaps if you have duplicates of the same offer, you could put those together. Now make a nice, neat stack with all the coupons lined up evenly on the left edge. Carefully staple the stack of coupons along the left edge. Depending upon the size of your coupons, you’ll want to do two or three staples (corners and middle) in a straight line so it’s easy for your mom to hold the left edge and tear out the coupon she wants to use.

Place the coupon book in a nice envelope or small gift box to make a nice gift like presentation. That’s it, you’re all set. Just remember to think outside the box and come up with some extra special ideas that your mom will love!

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Food and Wine

Cultivar:

Napa Winery and SF Restaurant Gem ByMikeL8McCopgan6

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Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Cultivar Winery located in the heart of Napa.

This Napa Gem is owned by Jody and Gingy Harris Gable. Jody and his sister Gingy grew up on their family’s picturesque property.

From the web site, “the word Cultivar means a variety of a plant that has been deliberately selected for specific desirable characteristics.”

Jody also has a great restaurant in San Francisco called Cultivar that serves all of their wines.

We also had the opportunity to dine at his restaurant in the great ‘city by the bay’. We enjoyed great service and a variety of ‘perfectly prepared dishes in a warm and cozy atmosphere buzzing with excitement from many happy patrons.

Today Hospitality Manager Deborah Evans shared her vast wine knowledge and led our wine tasting with Jody and our good friends from Marin, Pete and Louise Petri.

It was a joy to experience Winemaker Julien Fayard’s wide array of ‘sensational‘ creations. We especially enjoyed the estate blend Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet. All of these great wines can be tasted at his great restaurant called Cultivar in the Marina District in the ‘great city by the bay’.

To make reservations go to www.cultivarsf.com

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Female Mallard Duck Male Bufflehead Duck (Bucephala albeola)

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y passion is photography, especially in the community and surrounding area. I have been focusing on our natural wildlife. It is astounding how many various types of birds inhabit our very neighborhoods. Each weekend (or free moment that I have), I take a walk around the neighborhood and carry along with me, my trusty camera.

I try and capture exact moments in the day and life of each subject. Yes, I do use a program to better my shots, but that is where I feel my creative side comes through.

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Ladies Golf

Check out the 9ers eppy ByK Brandmeier

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ucky Niners played green ball shenanigans at Lakeside on St Patrick’s Day. Board members welcomed golfers with grand sized shamrock cookies and Irish coffees (spirits optional) outside the pro shop. By the time carts rolled out too, everyone was feeling just a wee bit Irish. Each team received one shamrock green golf ball to rotate among players as they changed tees. Two best net scores would compete for the win - provided that lovely green ball was returned with your scorecard. Many fierce teams were defeated by the curse of the lost green ball. But for winners Sue Sunder, Kendal Goldthwaite and Anissa Lee it was their lucky charm. Congratulations and well played!

There was more gallivanting with golf clubs in March at the monthly Charm Day competition. It was a great day of golf on the Falls followed by lunch in the ladies lounge.

Congratulations to March Charm winner, Vicki Robinson and to all who played their best for distinction

A grand day for wearing of the green at Lakeside

Terri Waterman, Lil Giovanzana, Leigh Bultman and Mary Porteous at Poppy Ridge on April 7th.Thanks to chairperson Barbara Wal

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Happy 10-Year Anniversary to

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he Danville Veteran’s Memorial Building was originally constructed in 1925 to honor World War I Veterans.

It reopened in 2012 after a two-year renovation as the Veteran’s Memorial Building and Danville Senior Center to serve local Danville seniors and provide a beautiful auditorium for community events. The Danville Senior Center is turning ten this year. Happy Anniversary to this beautiful landmark.

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Charity Spotlight

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Set To Thrive:

Food Bank Helping Our Communities Announces Foster Youth ByLisaHenderson6PresidentgOEC

May is Foster Care Awareness Month!

Set To Thrive launched in 2021 and came from the idea that children entering the foster care system deserve access to new, brand-name essential items to provide them a sense of comfort and confidence during a difficult time in their lives.

There are approximately 1,000 children in foster care in Contra Costa County and approximately 1,200 in Alameda County.

The moment when a child enters the foster care system is a moment of extreme vulnerability and stress, and it can often be traumatic. Many of these children only have the clothes on their backs, and maybe little more. Set To Thrive is a California nonprofit charity that seeks to ease that transition by providing these children with a custom bag – a Thrive Bag. We fill each custom Thrive Bag with a new backpack or duffel, two days of clothing, underwear, socks, tennis shoes, hygiene

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items, as well as other items to help ease the transition. We customize each bag for each child, including fit, ethnic hair care ByJoepSjostrom6 ood F BankpresidentandOEC products, LGBTQ ordering options, etc.

Our goal is to help each child thrive in their new home and community.

We work directly with many organizations – County agencies and private nonprofit groups – that support foster children.

When a new child enters the system, those organizations request a Thrive Bag through the Set To Thrive website fillable order form. Once ordered, we provide that child’s custom-ordered Thrive Bag to that organization within two days.

Set To Thrive currently serves our community’s children from ages 0-18 years old that are entering into or transitioning within the foster care system. We have been very successful during our inaugural year. Our growth plans include both expanding to surrounding counties and also partnering with other foster organizations that assist foster youth who “age out” of foster care on their 18th birthday.

Set To Thrive relies on individual donations and corporate partners. For more information on how you can help, please visit our website at www. settothrive.org.

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In the kitchen

Side Dish with Asparagus and Carrots

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Serves 4 Dressing: • • • • •

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds oil 2 teaspoons organic tamari OR soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons ginger root, peeled, grated 2 teaspoons garlic, peeled, grated

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1 pound asparagus, rinsed, pat dry, cut into 2 ½-inch length 2 carrots, peeled, shredded in 2 ½ inch length 3 tablespoons olive oil

Garnish: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Place sesame oil, tamari, sugar, ginger root and garlic in blender and blend until smooth.

Stir-fry asparagus and carrots in heated olive oil for 1 minute; cover the pan and simmer for 3 more minutes.

In a serving dish toss together asparagus, carrots, and dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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Agape Villages

Foster Family Agency ByJennifere6 Ox Communityngagement E Director6TriHVappey

What does Agape Villages Foster Family Agency do? Agape Villages is a local foster family agency, and we service 14 counties throughout California, with corporate offices in San Ramon. We have a large presence in the Tri-Valley, Central Valley, and Sacramento.

We recruit, train, and certify people who come to us and want to take in kids who have been removed from their biological homes.

Unfortunately, there are over 60,000 kids in foster care in California alone. At Agape, we aim to heal the whole child with the programs we provide, and eventually reunite them with their biological parents, which is always the goal.

What are some of the reasons a child may need to be temporarily placed in foster care? Most of the time it is due to abuse, neglect, and/ or drug/alcohol problems in the home. A large majority of the cases are identified at school and are then called into the Department of Children and Family Health who then go out to the home for a welfare check.

DCF then determines if the child should be removed from the home and placed in foster care for their own safety and well-being.

Is Agape Villages recruiting foster parents and how long does it take to get certified? Yes! We are constantly recruiting foster parents.

Last year we turned down over 500 kids due to a lack of foster homes.

It’s not just Agape, most all agencies cannot find enough foster parents.

It only takes about 6 weeks to be fully certified to take in a child. The process includes a background check, TB test, home safety evaluation, and CPR certification as well as some classes.

What are some of the programs that Agape offers to its parents and foster kids? A master’s level social worker is assigned to each foster child. They visit each child once per week, develop a plan for that child based on their specific needs. A typical “needs and services” plan could include the following: •

Counseling: Many kids come to us with severe emotional and psychological issues

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Enrichment: This program lets our kids participate in

extracurricular activities such as playing a sport, taking a music/ dance class, etc.

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Independent Living Skills (for teens): Teaches the kids how to live successful lives outside the foster care system. It provides nutrition/finance/legal classes, Resume writing/job placement, SAT classes, Junior college tours, and much more.

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Girls Group: We have a teen girl’s group that meets once a month.

This group really gives the kids a chance to bond with each other, share stories, struggles, and it also lets them know they are not alone and that there are other kids out there in foster care who share their same feelings. The girls venture out and do fun things like movies, mini golf, amusement parks, museums, and much more. The girls share a great bond and have improved self-esteem because of this group.

What do you wish people knew about the experience of being a foster child? What can society do to make things better for these children? I think the kids always say that they just want to be accepted and treated like the other kids, especially at school. They certainly don’t want to be known as “the foster kid” in classes and in their neighborhoods. I think we can teach our kids to be more kind and accepting of everyone, no matter their background or childhood experiences.

How does Agape raise funds for the critical foster care programs?

We have 3 major events every year. May is foster care awareness month and we have a big campaign rolling out to raise 100k! One thing we are doing is asking local realtors to contribute $500 from each home sold in the month of May. We think this is a great opportunity for realtors to make a huge difference in the lives of local foster kids. We also have a fall fundraiser and a combo event with another non-profit in December.

We honestly can never raise enough! For more information, please contact me -. Jennifer Oxe, Community Engagement Director, TriValley (jenoxe@agapevillages.org OR 408-930-9951) Thank you!

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Expert Contributor

A Flight for Mom ByToriDraegeraff6 P DraegeresMarket

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ake mom on a Tour de France this Mother’s Day with a special flight - a flight that doesn’t take 11 ½ hours with a layover in Hanover. For a sophisticated woman who has exquisite taste, putting together a tasting flight of French wines is a unique way to give her both a memorable experience and spend time with her.

A ‘flight’ of wine is a group of similar wines that are brought together for tasting purposes. The number of wines can range anywhere from three to eight; and the idea is to compare and contrast flavors. A little easy planning goes a long way to elevate cocktail hour to a formal flight tasting.

The first thing you will need is a wine tasting sheet. You can create your own, or download one at Draegers.com. If you are creating your own, at the top of your page draw as many circles as wines you will be tasting (this is to keep the wines from be confused). A glass goes on top of each circle. Below the glasses, divide your sheet into columns, and the columns into sections labeled Appearance, Aroma, Body, Taste, and Overall. Make sure each person who is participating has a sheet and pen for notes.

synonymous with mouthfeel: does it feel light and effervescent, or does it fully coat your tongue? Taste is about recording what flavors you find within the wine. When you arrive at the overall section of your notes, write down your final impression- was this a dud, or is it your new favorite go-to dinner wine?

The best part of hosting a formal tasting is that you are offering a shared experience that, because each palate is different, is unique to all partaking. We have a few wine suggestions for your Mother’s Day Flight, and if you are looking for more suggestions, or think mom would enjoy a ‘flight’ to a different region of the world, Draeger’s Wine Stewards are available to help you book your trip.

Tour de France Flight List By.Ott Provence Rosé …. $19.99 Domaine Auchère Sancerre …. $22.99 Domaine Bouchard Beaune du Chateau Red Burgundy Premier Cru …. $53.99 Château de Montefaucon Lirac Rhône Blend …. $26.99 Cremant d’Alsace Allimant-Laugner Brut Rosé …. $20.99

Lay out your wines. The best order to taste wine in is white to red, dry to sweet. If you have never tried any of the wines you will be pouring, Draeger’s Wine Stewards can help you select the proper order for your choices. You can also make some assumptions based upon your knowledge about wines from certain regions, or simply go white to red, lightest to darkest in color. Provide plain crackers and water for a palate cleanse between sips.

Once your tasting is set up, the real fun begins. Under appearance, jot down what you see, from color to sediment or bubbles. Note which aromas waft by your nose: tropical fruit? Chocolate? Body is

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Local Sports

The HOX Swim Team Updates ByCoachSeanQuakenbushEPhotosbyCoppeenCoopey

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ello HOX Families! Can you believe that our swim season is in full swing and that our summer schedule is fast approaching?

Are you ready? Do you have your tent mates all set? Or are you going to bid for one of the cool new Cabanas at the Parent Auction? It’s going to be extra exciting this year. Friday, May 6th at 7pm. Mark your calendars. You must come to the party to see what it’s all going to be about. Have you stocked up on sunscreen and spare goggles? It’ll be here before you know it. So many fun family events to put on your calendar for this summer. Please see the attached events calendar as well as the HOX meet schedule for the summer.

Are you new to the area or just haven’t made up your mind about joining a swim team yet? It’s still not too late. Please reach out to Coach Sean and he can answer any questions that you might have seanq@blackhawkcc.org.

Afternoon practices run thru June 3rd then we switch to the summer morning schedule. Check your swimmer’s practice time.

2022 HOX Meet Schedule 5/15: Time Trials 5/21: OCC @ HOX 6/4: HOX @ RHCC 6/8: HOX @ SRAC 6/11: Diablo @ HOX (Spirit Meet) 6/15 Springbrook @ HOX 6/18: Sycamore @ HOX 6/22: Del Amigo @ HOX 6/25 & 6/26 Battle of the Ages 7/6: Danville @ HOX 7/9-7/10: Woodlands 7/10: Springbrook Pentathlon 7/13: HOX @ Dana Hills 7/17: HOX “Last Chance” Meet 7/23-7/24: VSA League Championship

* Mark your Calendars!

May 1st

All Fins Informational Meeting

May 6th

Let’s Glow Crazy Parent Party & Auction

June 6th

Team Pictures & Spirit Day (No practice)

June 13th

8U and MiniHOX Party

June 23rd

Mom’s Night Out

July 6th

Senior and Alumni Night & MiniHOX Meet Preview

July 7th

15/18 Event

July 14th

HOX Got Talent / Lip Sync

July 18-22 Spirit Week & Coach Appreciation Week

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Hike to the Hawk and MiniHOX End of Season Meet

July 24th

POST VSA Social at the Pool

July 27th

Awards Night

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Local Sports

Blackhawk Women’s Golf Newsletter Heard from the Green ByLaurieBruns6Residentsince

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pring has sprung! The grass is rize. I wonder where them birdies is? My dad always said that, I don’t know why, but, I always wonder where my birdies is. At press time the BWGA will be busy at The Spring Tournament and gearing up for Diablo Valley and East Bay Team Play.

Blackhawk always is a strong competitor in league play and updates will follow from this cub reporter.

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Congratulations to our Charm Day winners!

BWGA March 24, 2022 Lakeside Charm Day Overall Low Gross – Susan Cookson - 84 Overall Low Net – Aly Baker - 63 Flight A Low Gross – Lisa Winsten - 80 Low Net Anna Li - 73

Chip In Pam Hightow/Lynne Egan Closest to the Pin Hole 4 – Lydia Morasky

Flight B Low Gross – Kobi Enochian - 98 Low Net – Lydia Morasky – *78 Scorecard Playoff Flight C Low Gross – Betsy Jenkins – 106 Low Net – Sandra Ingwers - 77 Flight D Low Gross – Jan Lind - 109 Low Net – Denise Mallozzi - 81 One Fun Thing – Low Putts Flight A – Susan Cookson - 29 Flight B – Linnell McRee - 32 Flight C – Pam Hightow - 31 Flight D – *Tie Aly Baker and Jan Lind - 32

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Mustang Soccer 2022 News ByRichardNorthing6PresidentMustangSoccer

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ne of our key Vision Goals in our Mustang Soccer Mission Statement is “We will absolutely support players across all diverse backgrounds in an equitable way.” After a few incidents that challenged this goal in the back end of 2021, we have recently introduced a mandatory program of Equity and Inclusion education for all of our coaches and older players and their parents. Given the worldwide attention to this topic, Mustang’s focus on this area is likely no surprise to you. There is an abundance of wonderful content available to provide education around Equity and Inclusion, but we believe we have distilled the important topics into a focused class using the best content available from The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Societal Change - ISSSSC (https://www.sjsu.edu/wordstoaction/) and longterm partner, Positive Coaching Alliance (https://positivecoach.org/). We are excited and optimistic about the impact this program will have on our players and community, and ask for your full support.

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High School Sports Update ByRickyHepton6ResidentSince

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ith soccer and basketball season over for the year, now comes baseball and softball.

I managed to attend a few Monte Vista High School games, including one against De La Salle High School.

Monte Vista lost in the end 5-3, but they definitely didn’t go down without a fight.

Senior, Dyllan Devitt, pitched four innings despite giving up five runs and did a great job against the hitters of DSL. I thought they might have pulled away with a comeback, but they just fell a bit short.

I’ll be looking forward to capturing more games to come of the Varsity Baseball season.

L. Spies, #3, had a huge double RBI as well as C. Littlefield.

As I’m writing this, MVHS record is 7-8.

DLS is 10-2.

The young women did a great job of playing through it, and had some great memories and pictures that came of it.

Here’s just a few.

I also had the opportunity to attend a MVHS vs Northgate softball scrimmage, prior to the start of their season and had the opportunity to capture a scrimmage in a hail storm.

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Charity Spotlight

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Sheddingpightonteenmentapheapthawareness Friday, June 24th 11:30 am (shotgun start)

Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, CA A Brighter Day has raised awareness over the last six years and has become a powerful force in preventing teen suicide. All proceeds will be used to provide programming and resources to drive positive change in the lives of teens and their parents and spread the word that there is always a brighter day.

How can you help? Register to play, become a sponsor or volunteer. For more details visit: https://abrighterday.info/ golf-tournament/

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Cars and Coffee

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he East Bay Street Dreams Car Club was founded by two women to foster and establish camaraderie among fellow car enthusiasts. The club held their first Blackhawk show on September 18, 2021. E.B. Street Dreams emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, respect, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. As you can see, they love their classics.

This devotedness can be seen as a member checks her black ’70 Monte Carlo before the judging begins. The club participates in events throughout the Bay Area and supports other clubs and local communities. We are excited to welcome the East Bay Street Dreams Car Club back when they return to the Blackhawk Museum on September 10.

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Charity Spotlight

ROC K OUT HUNGE R Benefiting Loaves and Fishes Fundraiser at Blackhawk Country Club ByMeganScott6ResidentSince

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e recently got decked out in our Rock N Roll attire for the Annual Rock out Hunger Gala event benefiting Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa at the Blackhawk Country Club.

Loaves and Fishes is a safety-net food program serving the hungry living in Contra Costa County. For over 35 years Loaves and Fishes has provided hunger relief to individuals, families, seniors, disadvantaged youth and people with disabilities. Over the years they have become a reliable and reputable food program in Contra Costa County. The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community-based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs.

We danced the night away while thousands of dollars were raised to help address food insecurity in Contra Costa County. To learn more visit https://loavesfishescc.org/

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Life through a Lens

Spring at FILOLI! BySoniaLamba6Residentsince

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he perfectly manicured gardens with tall lined column trees, projecting strength and confidence, were opened to the public in 1977, by Filoli’s second owner, the Roths.

The enticing old brick walls with arched doorways and walking in the warm sun into the shade, it felt like unwrapping a beautiful gift: one inviting view after another.

It’s Tulip time! And what better way to enjoy the spring weather than tiptoeing through the gorgeous tulips.

Filoli, this vibrant beauty, is nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range in Woodside, CA. The walking trail around the estate is a must and a fun way to explore the hidden picturesque spots.

Old World beauty at its best! The Georgian style historic house with a spectacular English Renaissance Garden, a 654-acre property, built as a private residence in 1917, by a wealthy San Francisco family, the Bourns.

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Pet Corner

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue ByJanineCoppins6Bpackhawkresidentsince

Daiy - Foster Dog Program at T VAR Miss Daisy is a 3 year old little chihuahua who is a lovebug who likes to be the queen of attention. She will gladly paw at you almost like a high five when she would like you to pet her. If you are looking for a wonderful lap dog, she is your little lady. Daisy does well with meeting other dogs; however, she prefers to be the only dog on your lap. Daisy would be the perfect companion for anyone wanting an adorable cuddle bug as she happily gives kisses too. She likes to be photogenic too. Miss Daisy sleeps well in her crate and instantly will sleep in a dog bed.

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 just short of 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..

TVAR gives deserving animals like Daisy another chance by taking them into foster care. All TVAR dogs live in foster homes till adopted. Foster families get to know each dog’s personality and needs in a home setting- allowing TVAR to find the right match so dogs and adopters thrive!

Peluche - Foster Kitten Program at T VAR Meet Peluche, the ultimate lap kitty! TVAR rescued this 13 year old boy from the local shelter because he is such a special, loving kitty. He likes nothing better than to sit in your lap and purr ALL.DAY. LONG!... He’ll take an occasional break for playtime with his various toys (and laser!) and eating too :). A nicer kitty you just can’t find.

Peluche wants to be your one and only. He’s looking for a home without other animals so he can be the ONLY apple of his adopter’s eye. He’s got a serious looking face though is a complete softie.

Pictures are difficult as once you come close he comes forward wanting to be picked up and loved.

He’s on special food to keep his kidneys working smoothly and definitely enjoys his meals.

TVAR’s cat, kitten and bottle baby programs rescue cats and kittens - some only days old - who are unable to be adopted from the shelter and place 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.

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Expert Contributor

Navigating Home Financing During Divorce ByToddGapde6CrossCountryMortgage6CL8

Home Financing Customized for Family Law

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One of the most stressful events in a family’s life is divorce, and one of the biggest points of contention is what to do with the family home, especially if there are children in the picture who want to stay in their respective schools and the remaining spouse does not have sufficient income to refinance the existing mortgage in their name only.

The departing spouse can then purchase a new home without the old mortgage affecting their ability to qualify in the future.

Conventional lending rules require at least six months of on-time payments of the spousal and child support, and the six months don’t begin until after the divorce has been finalized with the courts.

This could be 12-24 months after the initial separation was filed.

Consider this revolutionary home financing that solves an ageless challenge for families going through a divorce.

Please visit me online at www.TheNINELoan.com or more information. When you are ready, you can book a Confidential Strategy Session online at http://galde.co/css or call my cell at 925-381-8190.

Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

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In Our Backyard

Redwood Regional Park

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In Our Backyard: Ways to Explore the Outdoors Redwoods in Oakland? Yes indeed! This hidden gem is tucked away in the hills above Oakland. To get there you spend some time winding up a beautiful hilly residential area and then you can park in one of the small lots or you can easily find some street parking hugging the hillside.

There are four main trailheads at the parking area and all of them loop around and interweave.

It is easy to do anywhere from two to six miles depending on how long you want to spend.

Some of the trails allow mountain biking and you can often see people jogging the hills.

Once you hike in a bit you can stay low on the Stream Trail where in wet seasons there have been Rainbow Trout. During the dry season this is just as beautiful and you can see how the stream winds in and out of the redwood

groves. Summer stays especially cool on the lower trails because of the redwoods’ shade.

There are also smaller trails that feel off the beaten path and can be steep for more advanced hikers. Sometimes you won’t see anyone else on these smaller trails at all. These higher paths are great for some extra serenity and for working on your hiking skills.

Dogs are allowed off leash in most areas under voice control.

The best part? The flatter areas are great for kids too. It is one of those Bay Area gems that really does have something for everyone. You can build and create your own hiking adventure just 30 minutes outside of Danville!

All the trails, hours and history can be found at ebparks.org.

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Kids Corner ByMeganScott

Family Night at the Falls is Back!

Every Thursday 5-9pm Weekly Kids Activities and Rotating Food Stations

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Crafting Corner

May Flowers Crafting

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Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

World of Nature

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I worked with fabric scraps to create a travel sewing kit that I saw on Ann Wood Handmade’s website https://www. annwoodhandmade.com

Automobile Gallery

Ann has many free patterns available for download. This one is called “needle book”. The pin cushion in the photo is also a free download of Ann Wood’s. My sister made it for me. The pin cushion pattern is called “pin girl pincushion diy”. Use the same link to access both “free” patterns.

Another extremely easy item I created this month are crochet flowers. I glued them on a fabric covered headband I bought at Target, but you can put them on clothing, scrapbooks, pillows, etc. I used this video for the instructions: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yp9PX7YEW4

The Spirit of The Old West

Art of Africa

Into China

A google search on “crochet flowers” will send you down the rabbit hole with many other videos to make other types of crochet flowers. Challenge yourself to try them if you haven’t already.

Enjoy!

If you create any of the items from this article, please post a picture of it on Instagram at #bhlmcrafts

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Junior Reporter

Chichen Itza:

One of the Seven Wonders of The World ByAus…nScott6rdGrade6TassajaraHipps

This Spring Break, my family visited the Mayan Riviera and I got to see and learn about the Mayan Culture and visit Chichen Itza, which is one of the seven wonders of the world.

I loved learning about how the Mayans lived. We also swam in Cenotes, drove an amphibious vehicle and swam in an underground river. The underground river had stalactites that were over 50 million years old. I learned about stalactites in Science and it was so cool to see them in real life.

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Book Corner

A Great Teen Read!

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The Saga of Darren Shan There’s nothing better than an exciting book to help kill time and keep the brain running! I recently discovered the book series The Saga of Darren Shan, by Darren Shan. It’s a 12-part book series that deals with a young teen named Darren Shan as he comes to terms with becoming a vampire. The series starts with the first book, Cirque du Freak. In the story, Darren starts off as a normal human being. One day, an illegal freak circus show comes to his town. Darren and his friends sneak in to watch. He becomes obsessed with wanting to own one of the arachnids in the show and decides to steal it. This plan goes horribly wrong when the spider comes close to murdering one of his close friends. Now to save his best friend, Darren has to make a deal with a vampire and lose everything he once loved.

This is such a great story for all young adults, teens, and even kids. It’s an easy read, but definitely not boring. The story is a big mosh pit of thriller, fantasy, adventure, and even a little horror. It’ll keep you on edge to see what happens next as the protagonist navigates through a completely new world. The series is even long enough to keep your kids entertained all summer! I highly recommend this series if you’ve got some young ones out of school for the summer. Thank you for reading!

My interest in reading sparked sometime in elementary school. Teachers at the time assigned books as projects or were read as a class time activity. I got addicted right away, and began reading ahead of the assigned pages.

Each month I will be making a book recommendation and a brief summary and review of its contents, in hopes of reintroducing a passion for reading to the community.

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Expert Contributor

Find the Perfect Gift for Mom or Your Dream Engagement Ring at the Bay Area’s Largest Tacori Event!

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ark your calendar for the weekend of May 20th-22nd for the Padis Spring Tacori Event. The Tacori brand, first popularized by the engagement ring designs featured on The Bachelor television series, specializes in engagement rings and fine jewelry for the modern bride. With the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest collections of Tacori, Padis Jewelry is ready to help make every proposal extra special with handcrafted rings from one of today’s hottest designers.

As a fellow family-owned business based in California, Padis Jewelry takes special pride in being a Blue Diamond Partner with Tacori; one of just a handful of Tacori’s such partners in the world. Handcrafted in California, Tacori’s remarkably detailed rings and fine jewelry pieces become timeless symbols of connection that join individuals and generations, especially so when paired with Padis Jewelry’s responsibly sourced natural and lab created diamonds as centerpieces.

Every facet of these dramatically beautiful pieces reflects the passion the Tacorian

family has for creating beautiful heirlooms, meant to be treasured for generations.

This extra attention to detail, personal craftsmanship, and stunning beauty, which transforms each Tacori design into a unique work of art, is known as the Tacori Touch.

d’oeuvres; the perfect way to select your next heirloom.

The Tacori legacy began with Haig Tacorian, who left Europe in 1969 to start a new life in the United States.

In California, Haig and his wife, Gilda, devoted themselves to creating fine jewelry with a unique and distinctive European flair. Today, Haig is still the patriarch of the company, and is aided by his son, Paul, and daughter, Nadine, as well as several other Tacorian family members- all proudly carrying on the family tradition of passion, quality, attention to detail and personal client care.

In addition to seeing Tacori’s esteemed collection, Padis will also offer exclusive pricing for those who attend the May event. Customers can anticipate special Tacori gifts with their purchase, as well as engagement ring and diamond package deals that will last through the weekend.

Shoppers can examine and try on any Tacori piece in person before making a decision on their one-of-a-kind treasure.

For those looking for reasonably priced bridal sets, make sure to ask about special pricing, flexible payment plans as well as interest-free financing.

To participate in all of the savings taking place that weekend, call the Padis Jewelry team at (415) or concierge@ p a d i s j e w e l r y. com to set up an appointment.

Each of the Padis Jewelry locations features an exclusive Tacori boutique, where you can browse the largest collection of Tacori designs in California, including all of the designer’s freshest styles, in both bridal and fashion jewelry.

Be sure to join us for our Tacori Spring Event May 20th-22nd at our Napa and San Francisco locations to peruse the largest selection of Tacori and diamonds while enjoying champagne and hors

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