Blackhawk Living CA October 2021

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Meet the Loaries: Live Right, Do Good Photo by Indigo Moments Photography

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents is proudly sponsored by Fife Avenue Partners

Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet the Loaries: Live Right, Do Good 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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Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Pet Corner

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Ritz Carlton San Francisco: Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB) Tasting Lounge Wine, Food, Golf & Fun

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Message from the Blackhawk Police Chief

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Bob For the Right Apple Expert Contributor

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Invest in Hope Golf Tournament Charity Spotlight

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Thank you Sponsors!

Party Time

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Baked Salmon with Lemon Zest Let’s Get Cooking

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Watch them Shine!

Local Sports

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Mustang Special Announcement Local Sports

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Blackhawk Women’s Golf Newsletter Local Sports

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High School Sports Update Local Sports

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Check out the 9ers Ladies Golf

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Fat Transfer: Don’t Get Rid of it, Put it Somewhere Else Expert Contributor

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Z Owners of Northern California Car Show Cars and Coffee

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Maximize Your Curb Appeal Expert Contributor

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Halloween Inspired Craft for October Crafts Corner

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Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay Exploring Nearby Nature

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Tobiano – Deep in the Heart of British Columbia, Canada Golf Destinations

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Holiday Jewelry Trends for 2021: Maximalism!

Expert Contributor

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Publication Team Publisher:

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

Contributing Photographer: Indigo Moments Photography

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Dear Neighbors, Whether you love football, the new fall TV season, the holiday blockbusters on the horizon, or the oodles of new books to devour, October is a good time to be a fan. I can’t be the only one tempted to spend a day on the couch with a bowl of popcorn.

I love October in Blackhawk when the beautiful fall colors are in full swing, the houses are decorated with ghosts and goblins and we get to see the neighborhood kids in their costumes. The community of Blackhawk always comes together to make the season special.

This month you’ll meet your neighbors, the Loaries. They are all about family and we are thrilled to share their family story with you.

Warmly,

Megan Scott Resident since 2010

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Custom Window Treatments Home Living Window Fashions Shem Isaac 925-351-4509 shem.isaac@gmail.com

Shem Isaac has been in the Window Fashions industry for over 16 years and presently serves as President of Home Living Window Fashions, a company he founded with his wife Melody Isaac. With a mission to help people Live Better

By Design, the Isaacs bring passion and enthusiasm to every project and provide solutions to their clients challenges with privacy, light control, and insulation, while providing a beautiful design. Shem is nationally known as an expert on shutter construction and installation, and provides training and mentorship to other pro’s within the industry. He is a CSLB licensed contractor and holds classifications in Window Coverings and Awnings.

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.

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.

Family Therapy Tyra Bennett Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Kith & Kin Counseling Services 925-257-0120 kithkincounseling@gmail.com Kithkincounselingservices.com

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and my private practice Kith & Kin Counseling Services was born out of the desire to provide practical and strength based counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and difficulty navigating interpersonal relationships.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University in 2009 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Human Sexuality. I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 2012 specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy.

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.

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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.

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.

Landscape Construction Design-Build Native Soil Inc Emmanuel Gomez 510-332-9048 egomez@nativesoilinc.com www.nativesoilinc.com

Emmanuel Gomez has a degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has been installing landscape since he was 12 years old. He is very passionate about Sustainable Landscape Practices and has worked for many years at perfecting his craft. Native Soil has been in business since 2015 and we have installed many Landscapes for High End Residential Homes, Schools, and Parks around the East Bay.

Luxury Real Estate Expert Keller Williams DRE # 01466776 Tiffany Stock 925-989-2138 TiffanyStock@kw.com www.TiffStock.com

Tiffany is a professional real estate negotiator, and is the #1 Top Producer at Keller Williams Danville. Tiffany is extremely creative; and has a great attitude. She has a lot of experience selling real estate in 4 states and even sold co-ops and condos in New York City. She has been in the Bay Area for the last 17 Years and has lived in Danville for the past 12 years.

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.

Orthodontics Dr. Richard Anthony Blackhawk Orthodontics 925-736-3311 richard.anthony@blackhawkortho.com www.blackhawkortho.com

Richard Anthony, DDS MS Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Dr. Anthony moved to Danville in 1970 with his family and attended the old Charlotte Wood Middle School and San Ramon Valley High School. Dr. Anthony attended the University of California at Berkeley and subsequently completed his dental education at the University of Southern California in 1990. Later that same year, he opened the current office location at the Blackhawk Medical Center where he practiced for over 27 years. Dr. Anthony, his wife Michele, and son Ryan live in Danville. The family can always be found up at Lake Tahoe either hiking, biking, skiing, boating, or relaxing at the beach.

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.

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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Resident Feature

Resident e F ature is proudly sponsored by Tucker Associates Real Estate Kristin Loarie Soule family (7) recently had their second son, Luke, receive the Eagle Scout award.

The oldest, Zachary, also achieved Eagle Scout and two others, Stuart and Caden, are working towards it. The picture provided is a recent picture of the family at the recent Eagle Scout awards presentation.

They live in Stevenson Ranch, CA, near Valencia and right next to Magic Mountain. Husband Kevin is the son of Anita and Sandy Soule who live right around the corner from us in Hidden Oaks. Kristin, as Tom, lived in Hidden Oaks from adolescence through college. Kristin was a cheerleader at Monte Vista and served in student government there as well as being elected Homecoming Queen in her senior year.

Tom was living as a single parent in Hidden Oaks, where he moved to take a job based in Alameda. “I originally looked in Orinda, but I ended up choosing Hidden Oaks for its intimate neighborhood feel, and closeness to tennis courts and a swimming pool. I moved in 1984 and loved how the neighborhood reminded me of my hometown in Deerfield, Illinois.

Tom and Patty

Meet the Loaries: Live Right, Do Good

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f you’ve never met Thomas Loarie, there’s a chance you might recognize his voice. He co-hosts a radio show called The Mentors Radio, which airs Saturdays on the Salem Radio Network in California (KTRB AM860) and worldwide, on iHeart Radio. “We are now in our fifth year. We feature guests from all walks of life, from well known CEOs, authors, drug dealers, to a former movie star who just celebrated her golden jubilee as a nun. I was selected to be a host based on several factors: I am one of Amazon.com’s top book reviewers, my role as program director for the Oakland Diocese’s Catholics@ Work Speakers Series over the past 20 years, and my ongoing work as co-leader with SING, a transition ministry of St. Isidore Catholic Church, which is focused on helping those in career transition. All of this experience has provided me with access to people from all over the world, has kept my feet on the ground and has provided balance in life,” says Tom. Tom and Patty were introduced by mutual friends while Patty was visiting the Bay Area. Based in Florida, she visited family in the Bay Area every year. “We both knew instantly that there was something special about the other when we met. Once we met, we were inseparable, and we were married on Valentine’s Day,” says Patty.

This was during the very early building stages of the Blackhawk Country Club. Back in those days, a Blackhawk Club membership cost homeowners $150 per month. Swim meets for kids were held at the pool near the tennis courts, and it was the center of much neighborhood activity.

Patty and Tom formed a blended family when they married, and the focus of their lives has always been their children and now their grandchildren. The couple has four children and thirteen grandchildren. Patty’s two sons have served as fighter pilots flying A10s, F16s and the F35. They currently live with their spouses and children in Florida and Virginia. Tom’s two children, a son and a daughter (who married the “Soule boy” around the corner in Hidden Oaks), live with their spouses and children in El Dorado Hills, CA and Stevenson Ranch, CA. Seeing their grandchildren growing into productive and responsible adults has given them great joy. “One granddaughter has graduated from the University of Florida, has married and is serving in New Mexico with the United States Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant. One grandson has just graduated from the University of Florida. Three other grandchildren are in college - University of California at Berkeley; Florida State University; and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Three are in grade school and the rest are in high school. We have swimmers, soccer players, rowers, basketball players, and gymnasts.

All are adventurers. With the children grown, our travel now revolves around visiting with them and our grandkids.”

Patty’s family lived in Manasquan, NJ (the shore) and she was born at a hospital in Asbury Park, NJ. Her career, with stints in sales at IBM, DEC, OC Tanner, and IKON, revolved around building relationships and serving others. Many client relationships became friendships.

Patty also worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines. “I resigned after 9-11. The fateful Flight 93 to Newark and back was her regular route. I once flew as an attendant on a plane piloted by my son, which was very special,” says Patty. Until she retired, she helped people find their dream homes, working as a realtor with J. Rockcliff Realtors in the Blackhawk office. “I loved working with my clients. Years of competitive swimming combined with my extensive sales experience provided the discipline to successfully navigate the process of selling/ finding and securing the perfect home,” says Patty. She was active in

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Peter Smith, Pat’s oldest son, family (6) lives in Wellington, Fl, near West Palm Beach. Peter is a Captain at Jet Blue and served until recently in the US Air Force Reserve and retired as a Lt Colonel. Peter flew in combat in the Middle East and flew both the A10 (Warthog) and F16. His oldest daughter, Erika, is a 1st Lt in the USAF. Peter and his wife, Terry, lived with us for six months when Peter began flying for United Airlines. They eventually landed in Benicia, then moved to Florida after 9/11 where Peter began his time as an F16 pilot.

David Smith, Pat’s youngest, and his family (4) live in McLean VA. David is the only one of the four that has not spent any residential time in Hidden Oaks. All the others are alumni. David is still in the USAF reserves where he serves as a General and is assigned to CENTCOM. Before moving to the DC area, David was the Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB (Ogden, UT) where he supported the operationalization of the F35 which he and the Wing flew. David also served in combat.

the Masters Swimming program, beginning her association with the group in Miami shortly after its creation.

Technology Update, the Journal of Applied Manufacturing Systems and the Journal of Refractive Surgery.

Tom grew up in Chicago and began his career as an engineer in aerospace, then moved into healthcare. “My 45+ years in healthcare includes 13 years with American Hospital Supply Corp (now Baxter) where I gained valuable experience before being named President of AHSC’s Heyer-Schulte, which focused on Class III medical implants. I was then hired by the famed venture capitalist Tom Perkins to begin a career creating and growing new medical products companies here in the Bay Area. I have been involved in bringing over 20 new products to market across thirteen medical domains within biotherapeutics, medical technology, and connected health. Furthermore, I currently serve as co-founder, CEO and board member for BryoLogyx Inc.; and as chairman of the board for the ReFocus Group,” says Tom. He has lectured and written extensively on medical technology innovation and its implications for health care public policy, including articles in the Wall Street Journal, Royal Academy of Engineering World

The past year has seen Tom and Patty home more than ever due to COVID restrictions, but Tom says it has given them the opportunity to appreciate their beautiful neighborhood, take walks and engage with neighbors, “We like the peace and quiet our neighborhood affords, the access to Mt Diablo State Park, and the high-quality schools. We had not really gotten to know our new generation of neighbors until recently, as our children have grown and gone, and we have had several generational shifts over the years. COVID, however, was a game changer as we could no longer go to the gym for exercise and began a very disciplined program of walking. We have met many of our neighbors since we began this over the past year and have gained a nickname of ‘the hat people’ due to the variety of hats we sport as we walk.”.

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Pet Corner

ARF Adoption Stars

Bruce

Daisy

Submitted by ARF Looking for a furry friend during this trying time? Good news — ARF is offering a virtual adoption process!

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.

Three-year-old Bruce is a dog who’s smart, loyal, and loving. This curious, friendly boy loves exploring, playing, training, and leaning into his favorite people in the hopes of scoring a few pets. If you are looking for a superstar companion who is also handsome, this is your guy. Bruce has a positive history with other dogs and currently weighs 84 pounds.

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.

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).

Three-year-old Daisy is a snuggle bug with such a sweet demeanor. She is curious and playful, especially with wand toys. Daisy loves to bask in the sunrays that come through the window and sit on the sill to enjoy the view.

ARF Adoption fees: $100 for an adult cat, $150 for a kitten (<6 months), $150 for two adult cats, $250 for two kittens, $50 for a special-needs cat, $75 for a special-needs kitten (<6 months), and $50 for a senior cat (7+ years).

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Real Estate

Real Estate is proudly sponsored by Michelle Nagle

ACTIVE BLACKHAWK LISTINGS 9/10/2021

CLOSED BLACKHAWK SOLDS SINCE 8/10/2021

Street

List Price

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Kingswood Cir Buttonwood Dr Live Oak Dr Blackhawk Dr Blackhawk Dr Blackhawk Club Dr Oakridge Ct Eagle Ridge Dr East Ridge Ct Bent Oak Pl Willow Creek Ln Blackhawk Meadow Dr

$1,199,000 $1,850,000 $1,999,000 $2,865,800 $3,600,000 $4,299,000 $4,388,000 $4,500,000 $4,688,800 $4,950,000 $5,888,888 $9,999,500

Redwood Dr Blackhawk Meadow Dr Redwood Dr Buttonwood Dr Live Oak Dr Blue Spruce Dr Hidden Oak Dr Deer Meadow Dr Deer Trail Ct Blackhawk Dr Sugar Maple Dr Hidden Oak Ct Pepperwood Ct Sadleback Pl

$1,650,000 $1,810,000 $1,820,000 $1,950,000 $2,225,000 $2,250,000 $2,300,000 $2,425,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $3,000,000 $3,445,000

2968 2587 2815 2702 3133 3205 3167 3422 3504 3900 2999 3264 5947 4000

Sq.Ft. BR FBA PBA 2258 2526 2985 4700 6098 4806 4523 7010 7172 5500 7000 10075

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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.

Source: BridgeMLS 9/10/2021

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October

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct. 1-30

Fri., Oct. 15

Month of Oct.

Danville Scarecrow Stroll

Danville Kids Night Out

Free Fun on the Farm - New Hours

@Downtown Danville A treasure hunt to find the Scarecrows throughout Danville.

Learn more and download a map at https://www.danville.ca.gov/

Sat.-Sun., Oct. 9-10 The Run for Education

@2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon 38th Annual Run for Education is a race where you can run, jog, walk or roll for the distance of your choosing. The Run for Education is a 38 year tradition in the San Ramon Valley, and you don’t want to miss it!

The low registration price of $25 includes an SRVEF mask or cape! You can still order a shirt to keep your collection up to date!

Time10am-2pm Learn more www.srvef.org/the-run

@Danville Community Center Need a night out? Swing on over to the Danville Community Center and give the kids a night out with us. Come create arts & crafts, play games, and enjoy a movie. Wear PJ’s and bring a pillow!

Time: 6:30-9:30pm Learn more at https://www.danville.ca.gov/

Sat., Oct. 23 The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

@ Bishop Ranch 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

Registration: 7:30 am and Walk Begins: 9:30 Visit www.alz.org/walk for details.

@Forest Home Farms, San Ramon Forest Home Farms is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. At this time, Forest Home Farms is operating strictly as a park--there will be no hands-on activities. Please remember to adhere to social distancing and wear a mask.

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

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Pet Corner

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

By Janine Collins, Blackhawk resident since 1999

Banjo - Dog Program At T var Our little Banjo has had such a difficult time but hopefully things are looking up for this bundle of love. Banjo was running loose for days and days - until some dedicated volunteers caught him.

Covered in dangerous foxtails, he was rushed to an Emergency Vet so the foxtails didn’t do more damage. After veterinarian care for other issues, Banjo is healthy and ready to go to his new forever home.

TVAR gives deserving animals like Banjo 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!

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.

For more information see our website: www.tvar.org

Firebird - Kitten Program At T var Firebird is a 5 ½ month old orange tabby male. Firebird is a spunky go-getter who can be seen zooming past you as he looks for his favorite toy to knock around. This curious boy would love to find a wonderful forever home with someone who would enjoy play time as much as he does.

TVAR’s kitten and bottle baby programs rescue 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.

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) 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 14

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Wine, Food, Golf & Fun

Ritz Carlton San Francisco: Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB) Tasting Lounge

By Mike L. McColgan, Resident since 1990

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ecently, we enjoyed an elegant wine tasting at renowned wine owner Jean Charles Boisset’s new San Francisco tasting lounge at the iconic Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.

We know (JC) as we are members of his Raymond Vineyards located in Napa. His flamboyant personality is reflected in this newly opened and opulently decorated tasting lounge.

Our host today was Kelly. Her vibrant personality and impressive wine knowledge captured the beauty of all these great wines.

We began with a Surrealist Brut Rose that was perfectly chilled and served from the ‘Passion Collection’ of JCB and Baccarat designed elegant stemware.

These unique wine glasses can also be purchased and would make a very ‘special gift’ to any ‘lover’ of fine wine.

photo by MJ McColgan

We then had the 2016 number 3 Pinot Noir from Russian River and JC’s Burgundy grapes. This unique blend was also served at JC’s wedding to Gina Gallo. Gina is from another powerful wine family Gallo Wine.

We then enjoyed the Number 1 and 10 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley that were big, bold beautiful bottles of carefully crafted wine.

To complete this ‘exceptional’ wine experience, we tasted the 2016 Surrealist Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a perfect 80/20 blend of Cabernet and Petite Verdot grapes.

This wine also received a ‘100’ point rating from renowned wine critic Jeb Dunnuck and was a ‘great ending’ to a fabulous wine experience in the ‘city by the bay’.

After our tasting, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner at the Pallete Tea House located in the center of Ghirardelli Square. This modern decorated San Francisco restaurant features a variety of dim sum specialities.

We especially enjoyed the Honey Walnut Prawns, Fried Noodles and Chicken Wings. It is a ‘must do’ foodie experience and we look forward to returning soon.

Reservations are recommended and seating is available inside or outside.

For more information and to make a reservation at the JCB tasting lounge go to: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/san-francisco/ dining/the-jcb-tasting-lounge

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Message from the Blackhawk Police Chief

By Tricia England, Blackhawk Police Chief

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS & EVACUATION Over the past few years, California has experienced a dramatic rise in both the number and severity of wildland fires. These fires have ravaged wildland-urban interface areas taking lives, destroying homes, and obliterating infrastructure. Seven of the 20 largest fires in California’s recorded history have burned in the last year, and 10 of California’s most destructive wildfires have occurred since 2015. The information included here is intended to provide Blackhawk residents with an over-view of the steps they can take to prepare themselves, their families and neighbors should an evacuation become necessary. Please heed the recommendations here; register your cellphones with the Contra Costa Community Warning System (CWS), prepare your home by removing excess fuel from around your structures and be ready to evacuate when wildfire threatens.

Thank you for reading this and getting prepared for an evacuation. Whether it’s wildfire, earthquake, or other disaster, you need to be ready to evacuate on short notice or, in some cases, Shelter-in-Place. You can find out more information on the website listed below: https://www.cocosheriff.org/disasterpreparedness/emergency-servicesdivision The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for planning, outreach, and training as it relates to Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness. Additionally, Homeland Security maintains partnerships with infrastructure partners, as well as local, state and federal agencies in order to share critical information to safeguard persons and property.

Your Blackhawk Police Team: (925) 736-1018 Chief Tricia England Officers Anthony Maldonado Eric Nygard Valerie Vradenburg

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Expert Contributor

Bob For the Right Apple

By Tori Draeger, Draeger’s Markets

F

all is the season for fresh apples. There are more than 100 varieties of apples grown commercially in the United States- amazing! Of those 100, the 15 most popular varieties account for 90% of what is found on the shelves at grocery stores. At Draeger’s, we work to source a good mix of those popular varieties everyone seems to know along with a few more obscure varieties for the more adventurous palate. But, before you pick your apples, there are a few good guidelines our produce experts want you to keep in mind.

Apple Buying Guidelines

Firm Factor: Pick up the apple and gently press a small area of the fruit’s skin. It should be firm to the touch. Avoid apples that are noticeably soft, discolored or indent easily when the skin is pressed.

Visual Exam: As you check firmness, turn the apple completely in your hand to visually check for quality. Some marking on the fruit (like a scuff or specks) come from nature and doesn’t signal a bad apple- especially when you’re looking at organics. But nobody wants a bruised apple!

Color Code: Although color is not the best indicator of a great eating apple, it can be helpful when making your selection. Apples with full color have absorbed lots of sunlight, which leads to great flavor.

Aroma Matters: A fresh, high-quality apple should have a pleasant aroma. This will vary slightly by variety- some apples (like Gala) having a stronger fragrance than others.

Now- Ready, Set, Select Your Variety!

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Charity Spotlight

Invest in Hope Golf Tournament Sponsored by Blackhawk Living CA

Invest in HOPE A golf tournament benefitting PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) took place on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Blackhawk Country Club We would like to thank those that came out and volunteered, donated and golfed!

We had a lot of fun and raised over $90K. See you again next year!

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Party Time

Thank you Sponsors!

Thank you Michelle and Mark for making Auburn Wine and Lounge Bar the perfect venue!

By Alexandra Sullivan and Megan Scott

H

ey Danville! Thank you to all of the sponsors and community members who came to Auburn Lounge and Wine Bar to celebrate with us! Our sponsors are the reason we are able to produce such a gorgeous publication each month.

We hope you strongly consider using the amazing people and businesses in our magazines the next time you are looking for a service.

Blackhawk Living CA Content Coordinator, Megan Scott, with Ann and Jim Braden.

BLCA and DLCA Publisher, Jo Peek and BLCA resident contributor, Mike McColgan

Danville Living CA Content Coordinator, Alexandra Sullivan, and Publisher, Jo Peek.

Blackhawk Living CA and Danville Living CA Publisher Jo Peek says thank you to everyone!

This beautiful painting made her debut at our party!

Good food, good drinks, great time!

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Let’s Get Cooking

Baked Salmon with

Lemon Zest

By Parisa Z. Ambwani, Resident since 1983 Serves 4.

Grease baking dish generously.

Preheat oven to 350-degree F. • • • • • • • •

1 cup Greek style plain yogurt Zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt OR to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh dills, chopped 2 pounds freshly caught wild salmon 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Garnish: • 4 cilantro (Chinese parsley) sprigs • 2 lemon wedges for garnish

In a small bowl mix the yogurt with lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper and dill and set aside.

Place the salmon, flesh side down in baking dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the yogurt-mixture.

Transfer salmon to lower rack of oven. Bake for 14 minutes.

Remove salmon from oven. Using a spatula, gently, flip the fish over and brush with the remaining olive oil and yogurt-mixture.

Return salmon to oven and bake for 8 more minutes or until done (time depends on thickness of salmon). Test by making a small incision (cut in surface) and checking the flesh to be sure it is cooked and flaky (but not dry). Remove from oven. Carefully, transfer salmon onto serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges. Serve salmon with brown rice and green salad.

About Parisa Z. Ambwani: Parisa, a native of Persia who moved to Blackhawk in 1983, has a BA in Fine Arts. Deeply influenced by her mother’s cooking, she has spent three decades writing cookbooks and pairing food with her poetry, philosophy, herbs and spices, and herbal teas. Parisa’s unique cookbooks are known for their merging of useful culinary information with a clear understanding of the relationship with other human beings and with the universe. She has followed this recipe to write and photograph six books that weave her beliefs into caring words on how to live life to the fullest. Learn more by visiting her website, enlightenedrecipes.com Where residents find and recommend the best local, trusted businesses

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Local Sports

Watch them

Shine!

By Cara Douglas

F

riday night lights have never been brighter than in 2021, with sport teams returning to the fields and spectators taking to the stands. Locally, the Monte Vista High School Mustangs football team has not disappointed.

With a long record of success and sporting a new coach, the Mustangs are off to a strong start this past September. Right now and through October and November, the Mustangs invite you to come to a game and cheer on your favorite local team.

On October 1, the Mustangs will take on Livermore High at home.

Then, on October 15, Monte Vista will travel to Amador Valley to seek a big win while away. Back on Mustang turf on October 22, the team will take on California/San Ramon. On October 29, the team will travel to Clayton Valley Charter to seek a victory.

Finally, on November 11, the Mustangs will finish their regular season play at San Ramon Valley High School.

All games are at 7PM, when the true spectacle of Friday Night Lights will brighten up the field. Be sure to find your seats in the bleacher and cheer on your favorite team. Go Mustangs!

Remaining Varsity Football Schedule (as noted on the MHS website) October / November Schedule / Home & Away, 7PM October 1, Livermore, Home October 15, Amador Valley, Away October 22, California/San Ramon, Home October 29, Clayton Valley Charter, Away November 11, San Ramon Valley, Away

Cara Douglas is an award winning writer, an avid tennis player and sports enthusiast. With three sports kids of her own who all play a sport, she’s featured athletes for more than 20 years. Cara loves giving back to the community in which she lives and looks forward to meeting the area’s rising stars- at any age or sport! Reach out to Cara at 559.349.8085, or via email at carapdouglas@gmail.com!

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Local Sports

Mustang Special Announcement

By Richard Northing, President, Mustang Soccer Board of Directors our Club and community in such a positive way. 2020 was such a challenging year for us all, but spotting our players all over Danville, Alamo, and Blackhawk reminds me how important recreation has been and will be as we get past these crazy and tough times!

W

e are off to a great start of our soccer season and seeing so many Mustang players wearing their red or white uniforms around our neighborhoods is always a heart-warming spectacle for me. These young players range in age from four to 18, but without exception, they wear their uniforms with honor and pride and reflect

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Lastly, each year, the Mustang Soccer League recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of our membership by presenting the Student Athlete Award. This prestigious award is granted to up to four Student Athletes for as much as $1,000 each, to honor our members’ accomplishments in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. Candidates must be high school seniors, in the Class of 2022. The award recipients will be notified in time for them to include the achievement on their college applications. The deadline to receive applications is: 10 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021. Please go to mustangsoccer.com for more information and to apply.

Go Mustangs!

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Local Sports

Blackhawk Women’s Golf Newsletter

By Janice Lind, Resident since 1989

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he month of August was exceptionally busy for the BWGA. The ball started rolling with the August 10th Diablo Valley Team Play participants securing First Place Overall Low Gross by beating a Moraga CC team at Crow Canyon. Their victory punctuated their season of exceptional golf and team spirit. In addition, they are now qualified to play in the Central Bay Championship Tournament to be played in September whose results will be reported in next month’s issue. And because of the publication deadline date of the 10th, we were unable to previously share the results of our Mini Invitational, “Putt Now, Wine Later” which was held on August 11th and 12th. Our four-person scramble plus innovative putting contest on the 11th was followed by cocktails and Italian inspired hors d’ oeurves in our ballroom.

CHARDONNAY FLIGHT:

1st Place – Sue Cookson, Lisa Pasquale, Cissy Morris, Pam Knotts – 125* 2nd Place – Anne Zhang, Bobbie Valladon, Lisa Joy Avelar, Emily Gorin – 125 3rd Place – Aly Baker, Kelly Millino, Nancy Corbin, Patrice Denis – 127 4th Place – Jill Austin, Christy Habetz, Linda Stubblefield, Marni Godvin – 128

CABERNET FLIGHT:

1st Place – Dolly Falvey, Lucia Lawrence, Karin King, Rae Lynn Lambert – 114 2nd Place – Nicole Tucker, Vicki Kwaitkowski, Pam Hightow, Sharon Callaway – 124 3rd Place – Terri Lawson, Sandy Mazza, Patty Karleskind, Gisela Coddington – 126 The next day was an 18-hole, 2 net best ball contest that 4th Place – Lynn Prakash, Cherie Zocchi, awarded the best four groups in three flights: Irma Tidwell, Valerie Schooley – 127

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ZINFANDEL FLIGHT:

1st Place – Kobi Enochian, Karen Burkhart, Jan Lind, Karyn Giannini – 123 2nd Place – Anne Kuelz, Michelle Tomalenas, Sandra Ingwers, Jenna Desboiblanc – 125 3rd Place – Judy Slinger, Teresa Howard, Deborah Bud, Linda Fromm – 129 4th Place – Denise Mallozzi, Carole Carluccio, Mary O’Leary, Shirley Van Bibber – 130 Without missing a beat, August 19th had some in-house competition with our monthly Charm Day. These are the individuals that shined the brightest: Overall Low Gross – Haily Joo, Yasuko Zingg – 85 Overall Low Net – Young Cohen – 64 Flight A Low Gross – Lydia Shell – 80 Low Net – Lily Weng – 73 Flight B Low Gross – Kim Davis – 93 Low Net – Lydia Morasky – 74 Flight C Low Gross – Judy Slinger – 96 Low Net – Denise Mallozzi – 70 Flight D Low Gross - Julia Leng – 112 Low Net – Li Wen Yao – 78

Our annual BWGA Championship tournament had it’s first round at Lakeside on August 26th. We met at the Falls on September 2nd to play the second and final round. The top honors went to: Overall Low Gross – Lydia Shell – 154 Overall Low Net – Marian Zalewski – 136 Flight 1 Low Gross – Lily Weng – 166 1st Low Net – Andrea Petralia - 143 2nd Low Net – Laura Carlson – 146 Flight 2 Low Gross – Nancy Corbin – 184 1st Low Net – Kim Roth – 149 2nd Low Net – Dolly Falvey – 151 Flight 3 Low Gross – Kim Davis – 191 1st Low Net – Lynn Prakash – 151 2nd Low Net – Lisa Cook – 154 Flight 4 Low Gross – Aly Baker – 205 1st Low Net – Jan Lind – 148 2nd Low Net – Shirley Lowes – 161 And just when you think the celebrations are over, our East Bay Team Play ladies brought home a stunning victory and a genuine WOW moment! The last competitive match was on August 30th at Green Valley CC where

they won all three flights securing their spot in history as Overall Low Gross Winners for 2021! In addition, they were able to distance themselves from second place by 34 points!

Team Captains Davis and Prakash gratefully acknowledge the many ladies who participated in this year’s challenge and remind us to check out their trophy bowl, which will be housed in honor at Lakeside. The BWGA membership salutes and thanks you!

Our last official tournament of 2021 will be The Captains Cup on October 20th and 21st where both rounds will be at the Falls course. BWGA Captain Paula Hamra has designated Pug Rescue of Northern California to be highlighted for the work they do. Sign-ups end on October 14th, so please collect your four-person team or let our pro shop do the work for you and join in the fun!

This crazy year (yes, another one!) is racing on by, but we want you to note an important Save the Date. Our BWGA End of the Year Celebration will be held Thursday, November 18th following our last organized play day. All members, whether golfing that day or not, are invited to gather in the Lakeside Ballroom for some celebratory fun. Stay tuned for more detailed information from Social Chairperson Dolly Falvey.

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Local Sports

High School Sports Update

By Ricky Helton, Resident since 1994

Endries on defense

Tales of Two Tape:

If you had asked me, at the beginning of the high school football season, which team would be 2-0 and which one would be 1-1, I would’ve said SRVHS would be 2-0. But that’s not the case; MVHS is undefeated, even after going 0-5 last season.

The new head coach at Monte Vista is a former NFL running back, CJ Anderson. He is bringing the “We, not me” mantra into the building, and I have noticed the change.

QB D e Coach vitt and Ander son

The talent is there at MVHS to do something this season. Their senior tight-end, Endries, is balling like George Kittle on both sides of the ball. He’s definitely getting looks from top school scouts as well, but you can feel the loose family vibe in this team’s play and they might surprise a lot more of you.

Endries with the tackle

Touchdown to seal the win for MVHS Devitt to Endries

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I’ve been a resident of Danville since 2004.

My wife and I have a daughter at Stone Valley Middle School and a son who is a Senior at Monte Vista. My wife, Grace, is a San Ramon High School alumni. I do sideline photography for Niners Nation and I love to capture sports and action.

Most importantly, I love our community and I like to capture its awesome moments. More photos from other sports in our area can also be seen at my Facebook page RickyHeltonPhotography

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Ladies Golf

Check out the 9ers

By Linda Marver, Resident since 2007

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eptember was a very warm month! Lucky for us because Niners would rather play in warm weather instead of cold. We had a Guest day that was well attended and it was fun too see some new faces enjoying themselves on our beautiful golf courses.

Our last Nine and Dine was last month. We’re sure going to miss sitting out on the patio enjoying the lovely weather and food.

The play dates for the Niners for October are reduced due to The Shootout and the Falls aeration.

August Charm Winners Charm Winner: Diane Paulik

Ace of Aces Low Gross Lakes Back: Vicki Robinson Diane Paulik, August Charm Winner Ace of Aces Low Gross Falls Back: Linnell McRee Ace of Aces Low Net Lakes Back Linda Marver Ace of Aces Low Net Falls Back Debbie Roof Most Improved Golfer Linda Maddalon

October Schedule Oct. 7th MYOTT Oct. 14th Falls, back/Board Meeting Oct. 21st Lakes, back/Charm Day Oct. 28th MYOTT

1st Flight 1st Place Low Gross Linda Maddalon 2nd Place Low Gross Cheryl Hanson 1st Place Low Net Terri Lawson 2nd Place Low Net Sung Jin Ingriselli Low Putts Terri Lawson

2nd Flight 1st Place Low Gross Rene Hirschberg 2nd Place Los Gross Joanne Knapp 1st Place Low Net Mary Porteous 2nd Place Low Net Frances Davis Low Putts Joanne Knapp

Congratulations to all our winners!

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Expert Contributor

Fat Transfer: Don’t Get Rid of it, Put it Somewhere Else

By Dr. Stephen J Ronan, MD FACS

F

at transfer, also known as “fat grafting”, is the surgical process when fat is taken from one area of the body and transplanted into another area, usually one where volume is lacking or the patient desires more volume. This safe, longlasting, well-tolerated procedure produces very natural-looking results. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful fat grafting and are pleased with the outcome.

sometimes we have patients who want to address other areas of their body. There are two primary reasons why people come to us for a fat transfer consultation. The first is to enlarge and add volume to an area, most often buttocks or breasts. The second is to improve the appearance of the face, either with other facial surgery or by itself. Loss of fat is the primary cause of facial aging so you can imagine the popularity of the procedure.

surgery center. Here at Blackhawk Plastic Surgery our medical team has performed thousands of fat grafting procedures here in our own fully accredited, private surgery center. If you haven’t visited our practice, I invite you to do so. Thanks to our amazing patients our practice has grown over the years to be the largest and most technologically advanced plastic surgery center and medspa in the entire Bay Area.

Some of the more common areas that women have fat transferred to include their face, breasts, buttocks, and hands. Fat can be added to most soft tissue defects, even after trauma. Men typically have the procedure done to their face or hands, but

A fat transfer procedure is a very straightforward outpatient experience, but it is a surgical procedure so I encourage anyone considering it to consult with an experienced, Board-certified Plastic Surgeon with access to an accredited

And if you do decide to move forward with the procedure, the fat transfer process can be easily summarized into these three, easy steps: 1. Using a special type of liposuction, fat is taken from the area of the body that was chosen as the

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donor site. 2. The removed fat is prepared. 3. In this final step, the purified fat is surgically transferred to the desired area of the body (needle stick only). The entire procedure takes about an hour and the recovery time is typically a few weeks.

If you are interested in learning more about our fat transfer procedure or any of our many surgical and non-surgical procedures, please contact our office at 925-736-5757 or visit our website at www.blackhawkplasticsurgery.com to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Cars and Coffee

Z Owners of Northern California Car Show

By David Tom, Resident Since 1990

T

he Blackhawk Museum welcomed the Z Owners of Northern California on June 12, 2021.Z.O.N.C. is one of the oldest “Z” car clubs in Northern California dedicated to the Datsun/Nissan enthusiast.While Nissan has been around for over 100 years, it was the Datsun marque in the U.S. when the 240Z (or simply “Z”) was unveiled in 1970.Starting in 1981, all cars worldwide were branded Nissan to strengthen the company name.

The Nissan GT-R was introduced in 2009, to compete with the world’s best supercars.

David Tom: I have lived in Danville for 30 years. I retired from the corporate tax world and now pursue a variety of projects that interest me.

I have always loved cars and look forward to sharing them with you.

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Expert Contributor

Maximize Your Curb Appeal

By Tiffany Stock, Real Estate Broker, Keller Williams

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urb appeal is making the exterior of your home welcoming, attractive, and desirable to buyers. It’s about highlighting your property’s outdoor space, to make your home as appealing as possible to everyone who pulls up to your curb for the first time.

First impressions really matter!

According to the national association of realtors (NAR) study, 97% of realtors agree that potential buyers find curb appeal important, with 66 percent saying that buyers tend to rank it as a very important factor when considering homes.

Here are some easy fixes to help your curb appeal.

• Update the exterior paint. The color of your home is oftentimes one of the first things a buyer will notice. Faded, chipped, and flaking paint can dramatically decrease your curb appeal.

• Replace or repair your old fence. Leaning and broken fences can hurt your property value.

• Landscape. Simply edging, mulching the garden, and pruning the trees and hedges can transform any landscape. Did you know sharp plants take away from curb appeal? Sorry Roses. Soft edges tend to show better. Your plants and landscape should be inviting and calming. Clean and manicured yards show you care

for your home.

• Wash the windows and replace broken or damaged screens. Not only do clean windows show well as buyers walk up to the house, but while inside looking outside you’d like to to see through the clean glass not notice how dirty the windows are.

• How’s your front door? Clean? Does it need to be sanded?

Painted, replaced? Front doors quickly begin to look worn and tired with daily use and harsh weather. It’s easy to clean the door or paint it.

• Clean everything. Power wash, knock down cobwebs, replace burnt out bulbs, make sure light fixtures look nice and replace the door mat.

I have earned success by always making it easier to navigate the selling process, at every step of the way — from pricing your home, to getting your property ready to sell, to marketing your listing, to leading negotiations and closing the sale. If you’re thinking of selling, give me a call.

Tiffany Stock Keller Williams Danville

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Crafts Corner

Halloween Inspired Craft for October

By Michelle Barry, Resident since 2018

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ave you heard of Booing? Booing is a Halloween tradition that started back in the 80’s in which you surprise a neighbor with Halloween treats during the month leading up to the holiday.

It started with families sneaking treats onto neighbors’ porches after dark with a note attached saying “You’ve Been Booed”.

The idea is to spread excitement leading up to Halloween, if you receive a “You’ve Been Booed” treat, then there is a note included with instructions to pay it forward. It’s all done in the name of fun and gets a buzz of excitement started in the neighborhood.

Booing usually begins in late September and ends Halloween night. Booing originated in the United States and occurs in pockets all over the country. Other names for the practice include “Ghosting”, “Spooking”, “Hobgoblin”, and “The Phantom” depending on where you live, and it occurs in neighborhoods, in offices, and in nursing homes.

There are a plethora of ideas on Instagram at #youvebeenbooed Pinterest is chock full of ideas for this craft too. There are an

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endless number of printables to choose from. I think it would be fun to give cut-out sugar cookies in Halloween shapes, a S’mores kit, a caramel apple kit, treats for the pets, or (the traditional) a bunch of candy. If you want to stay away from candy, you could include a book, bubbles, a small pumpkin, or a small craft. Make it as unique or as simple as you like.

Decorate a bag, bucket, mug or any item that can hold goodies.

Get the kids involved in decorating it.

There is also the adult version, “You’ve Been BOOzed!” for those families that no longer have younger children in the household.

You can find inspiration on Instagram at #youvebeenboozed for this idea. Getting BOOzed usually consists of a bottle of wine adorned in Halloween garb.

I hope you’ll join me in the fun!

Happy October!

Michelle

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Exploring Nearby Nature

Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay

By Dave Mason, East Bay Regional Parks District

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our decades in the making, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay located at the foot of Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont is now open. Reservations for camping dates are available by calling (888) 327-2757, option 2 or ONLINE at ebparks.org/ DumbartonQuarryCampground/reservations.

accessible urban parkland amenity serving the growing East Bay region’s diverse population. The 60-acre site was built without the use of taxpayer funds for $15 million by the Oliver DeSilva Company, former owner of the rock quarry that operated on the same land since the 1950s.

Located on the site of a former rock quarry that contributed to the development of much of the East Bay’s early freeways, bridges, and roads infrastructure, the campground is East Bay Regional Park District’s first urban campground developed along the San Francisco Bay and one of the newest large campgrounds opened in California in three decades.

“The public has a Bayfront local destination perfect for urban family camping and, importantly, paid for by private funding,” said Park District Director Ayn Wieskamp. “That’s an exciting reason to celebrate.”

The camp includes 63 family campsites, including 60 with full recreational vehicle (RV) hookups. Other amenities include a camp store, two shower buildings, a playground and day use area, reservable picnic sites, and access to scenic waterfront trails in Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. Future plans call for a special event center and 19 additional family campsites, 28 convenience cabins, and two large group camping areas.

The campground development is a story of creative innovation, local reuse, and a strong public/private partnership to create a publicly

In the 1970s, DeSilva began negotiating with the East Bay Regional Park District, City of Fremont, and US Fish and Wildlife Service to convert the longstanding quarry into a public park upon the closure of aggregate mining the site. The agreement was approved by the public agencies in 1977, but the quarry did not cease operation until 2007.

Plans first called to transform the 320’ below sea level quarry pit into a public recreation area with a freshwater swim lake but were not feasible due on difficulty obtaining a reliable freshwater source.

Rather, the quarry pit was filled with six million cubic yards of clean dirt and fill from major construction projects in the region, including the Bart extension to San Jose, SF Central Subway Muni extension, and Hetch Hetchy water pipeline tunnel crossing the Bay,

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among others. A groundbreaking ceremony for Dumbarton Quarry Campground occurred in 2015. The pit, which was heralded as the lowest quarry pit in the Western Hemisphere, took 12 years to fill.

“This project represents the best of public/private partnerships and is a win for the local economy and environment. Opening this wonderful campground may have taken 40 years but it has been worth the wait,” added Director Wieskamp who has served greater Fremont, Pleasanton and Livermore for 22 years on the Park District’s Board of Directors.

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Drive-in family campsites are available by reservation year-round for tent camping, walk-in camping, bike camping, and RVs. Sixty sites are paved and have hookups for water, sewage, and electricity (50 amp). Three sites are water only and unpaved. The campground has restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables, open areas, and connections to park trails.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

The fee for entrance into the day use area and campground is $5.

There is also a $2 fee for dogs, which must be on leash at all times.

Camping fees include $65 a night for sites with water, sewer, electricity and $45 a night for sites with water only. There is also an $8 reservation fee.

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For more information about the campground, visit ebparks.org/ DumbartonQuarryCampground.

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Golf Destinations

Tobiano –

Deep in the Heart of British Columbia, Canada

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

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ne hundred and eighty miles north of the U.S. Border in rural British Columbia is the village of Kamloops. I knew about good golf here, but I didn’t expect to find such a stunning experience as Tobiano Golf Course. After a windy four and onehalf hour drive east from Whistler through remote mountain terrain Kamloops Lake glistens in the afternoon sun to the north. With few trees between the Trans-Canada Highway and the lake, a sweeping vista of the golf course elicits a smile.

The flat-topped V-shaped clubhouse designed with deep beams and sweeping glass includes a well appointted bar with superb food.

Several wood and stone ranch houses share the golf, lake, and mountain vistas beyond. It is a tranquil setting.

Peak summer rates between $75-$135 are a superb value.

Tobiano Golf Course Plethora of Color and Terrain

Opening for play in 2007, the popular Canadian architect Tom McBroom designed a masterful and challenging layout. Of his twelve courses in the Canada Top 100, Tobiano ranks highest.

SCOREGolf ranks it as one of the top three courses in British Columbia.

A links course with bentgrass greens and fairways, the conditioning is so superb it regularly receives awards. There are few tee boxes or mounds. They place tall, rusted metal tee markers in the fairway at intervals. Hence, you can cart close to the tee.

The layout is frightening to higher handicappers as many tee shots require carries across deep canyons. This is especially treacherous when the winds are blowing. Fortunately, the greens are generously large. False fronts and mounded slopes greenside encourage golfers to putt from a distance. Fescue several feet high gobbles balls that miss the narrow rough. Mounded and undulating fairways alternate with wide gently sloping fairways bringing variety.

Detailed hole-descriptions, complete with excellent playing suggestions on the high-quality GPS screen, can be a savior.

Plateaued greens characterize several of the Par3s. They exemplify this at the seventh. Sitting on top of a hill surrounded by steep scraggly bushes, a measly five to ten yards of rough that slopes away from the green is all that protects against catastrophe.

Holes eight and thirteen illustrate the treachery. They are both par 5’s with scary tee shots over deep canyons to seemingly distant and tiny fairways. On the eighth, the landing area looks like a plateaued

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fairway. You can’t see much fairway, so trust your swing, there is plenty of room.

It will test your patience. Commit to a target line and desired landing area for best results. When you veer offline into nasty areas, take your medicine, and get back in play. Then enjoy the views.

If You Go: Course Info – Tobiano Golf Course is a championship eighteen-hole links course with five sets of tees from 5293-yards to 7367-yards.

Rates - $75-135 Location - Twenty miles west of Kamloops on the Trans-Canada Highway, in the center of British Columbia, Canada.

Lodging - Available in Kamloops, population 90,000.

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Expert Contributor

Holiday Jewelry Trends for 2021:

Maximalism!

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

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s it just us, or do jewelry trends keep getting better and better? It makes sense when you think about it. At this point in the pandemic, our wardrobes have reached new levels of pared down, and jewelry has stepped up to instantly elevate nearly every work-from-home look. Though the fall/winter collections offer a glimmer of hope that fashion will liven up again in due time, jewelry cements its place as the head-turner of our future fall outfits.

While past seasons focused on minimalist pieces (think: dainty layered necklaces), this fall, it’s all about the drama. We’re talking about bling that’s fit for an extravaganza, oversize and chunky adornments seemingly mined from the closet of Cleopatra herself. When it comes to pretty baubles, the message of the fall/winter 2021 runways is clear: let’s bring back the fun. Ahead, see the five biggest jewelry trends to know (and wear) this fall. Because we could all use something to look forward to.

Mix It Up

If there’s a surefire way to incorporate an element of surprise into your outfit with minimal effort, what could be better than (literally) mixing it up? Whether you’re mixing and matching earrings or simply combining contrasting colors, when it comes to this trend, there really are no rules!

Pearly & Fringe Delights

This season, designers threw not-so-subtle hints at anyone who’s still in denial that pearls are absolutely back. Throughout the runway shows, pearl earrings embellished with crystal fringe details were paired with layers of matching necklaces. Fringed layers of dangly crystals and pearls may have been absent from your wardrobe for some time now, but expect a triumphant return come fall. Call it boho chic.

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We treasure the generations of families who allow us to become a part of their most precious moments. We’re here to help make gift-giving easy and stress free! Please feel to reach out if we can answer any questions and if we can be of assistance at concierge@padisjewelry.com.

Big-Time Bling

This season, it was impossible not to notice the downright in-your-face quality of the jewelry (so we meet again, maximalism!). From oversize studs to larger-than-life pendants, the overall statement on runways this season was to, well, make a statement.

Garden Party

Let’s carry a little spring into the fall, shall we? Floral elements blossomed across the fall/winter 2021 runways, some overtly garden-like, others slightly more discreet. At Simone Rocha, there were flowers printed on pearls alongside beaded flower earrings (stems and all). Badgley Mischka, on the other hand, presented a decidedly more classic floral stud. Take your pick!

Chain Reaction

The chain-link trend continues to dominate for fall/winter 2021, but with a slight twist.

Whereas previous seasons featured ultra-chunky links, this time around, designers are showing range with dainty chains, mix-and-matched sizes, and colorblock iterations.

Now that you’re fully prepped on the season’s best trends, you’re ready to start your holiday wish list or pick out the perfect gift! Head on over to any Padis Jewelry location and our consultants will be happy to help you pick out the perfect gift! Our team at Padis is here and ready to help with all of your holiday shopping needs both in our stores and on our website at padisjewelry.com. Be sure to join us at East Bay locations 42

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