Danville Living CA February 2022

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Meet the vanZees: Faith and Family Photo by Kim Lind Photography

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Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet the vanZees: Faith and Family

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ARF Adoption Stars

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Real Estate Statistics

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Calendar of Events

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Starting a Small Business? CBB can help

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The NINE Loan: Common Sense, Non-traditional, even Revolutionary!

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Is Stress Causing Your Pain?

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Mustang Soccer 2022 News

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Game On! Test Your Obscure-Sports Knowledge!

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Resident Feature Pet Corner

Expert Contributor

Expert Contributor Expert Contributor Local Sports Local Sports

Love Potion #10 Cooking Corner

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Enhancing Danville’s Downtown Spaces Danville launches public outreach effort for its Downtown Plan Update

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Town of Danville

Meet the Pet of the Month: Beau Pet of the Month

Expanding Your Horizons and reaching your potential with life coaching

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Tri-Valley Animal Rescues

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Business Profile

Pet Corner

The Village Theatre Art Gallery Presents “Threads of Change” Arts & Culture

Receptions Celebrate The Power of Togetherness

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Valentine’s Day - What’s love got to do with it?

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Looking Refreshed and Revitalized for Spring

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It’s here: 2022

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Wind driven rain and your Home Insurance

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Year of Random Holidays

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Expert Contributor Expert Contributor Expert Contributor Expert Contributor Expert Contributor Expert Contributor

Hope Solutions’ Annual Gala Non-profit Event

A Knack for the Stack: The Big Trend We Are Seeing for 2022 Expert Contributor

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Hey Neighbors!

It’s been a miraculously wet winter so far - and I won’t jinx it by saying maybe the rain is done... so we’ll have to see what the next few weeks bring. Even with the hit-or-miss weather, I love this time of year. Spring anticipation is at an all time high! There’s also still time for skiing and other winter activities, if that’s your jam (here we come Tahoe!)

This month we are featuring Jesse and Shannon vanZee on the cover, along with their five kids. When asked what in their lives they are most proud of, the answer was simple: “Family. We want to guide our kids to positively impact their community and culture.”

If you have a story to share or know a neighbor that you would love to see on our cover, please send me an email at asullivan@bestversionmedia.com. We welcome all families, couples, or individuals - the only requirement is that our feature family live on the west side. So send your neighbors and friends my way! I can’t wait to meet them!

Alexandra Sullivan Content Coordinator

We are dedicated to sharing your stories and interests. If there is anything you would like to share with our community, or see in our magazine, please don’t hesitate to email me at asullivan@bestversionmedia.com

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Expert Contributors

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

Banking Community Bank of the Bay Team Danville 925-838-2902 info@bankcbb.com www.bankcbb.com

Established in 1996, Community Bank of the Bay (CBB) is an independent, community-focused bank. Our mission is to foster and promote economic development in the communities we serve. We take the time to listen, understand, and develop customized financial solutions to support the needs of businesses. CBB is a FDIC member, SBA Preferred Lender, and a CDARS depository institution. We are California’s first FDIC-insured certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Chiropractic Sycamore Valley Chiropractic (925) 837-5595 info@sycamorevalleychiropractic.com www.sycamorevalleychiropractic.com

Serving the Danville community since 1984, Sycamore Valley Chiropractic is here to provide you with the highest quality in natural health care. In our comfortable, welcoming environment, you’ll feel right at home. Whether you’re looking to restore your body after an injury has left you sidelined, or want to feel as good as possible, Sycamore Valley Chiropractic is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness.

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 Lessons Tiffany’s Dance Academy and Twinkle Star Dance Paul and Tiffany Henderson (925) 447-5299 paul@tiffanydance.com or tiffany@tiffanydance.com www.tiffanydance.com

Paul and Tiffany Henderson own 6 successful Tiffany’s Dance Academy locations in the Bay Area and there are over 300 subscribers to their Twinkle Star Dance pre-school and middle-school curriculum worldwide. Since 2000, they’ve consulted with dance studio owners all over the world. Students who have attended Tiffany’s Dance Academy are routinely accepted to major dance companies and colleges all over the country and Canada.

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

End of Life Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park Bob Gordon (650) 550-8808 info@cypresslawn.com https://www.cypresslawn.com

Robert Gordon Jr. began his career at his grandfather’s cemetery and funeral home as a teenager — he worked in every position, eventually rising to the level of Vice President. He went on to hold director positions at both the El Camino Group and Service Corporation International. Bob is now the President and CEO of the Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association. He is a licensed funeral director and cemetery broker.

Home Maintenance AAA San Ramon 925-314-2600 www.aaa.com/housemanager

AAA House manager is your partner in home maintenance. Trusted and reliable House Managers tackle your to-do list and help you create a plan to get ahead of future maintenance needs, all to keep you home running smoothly. Whether you have a leaky faucet, smart home tech to install, or need your gutters cleaned, AAA House Manager works for your home so your home can work for you.

HVAC & IAQ Evergreen IAQ JC Garcia 925-444-5069 jc@evergreenIAQ.com https://evergreeniaq.com

We are a family owned, residential AC and heating company specializing in indoor air quality and high efficiency system maintenance. I truly believe that every household should be able to control their comfort level while keeping their energy costs to a minimum AND ensure clean, fresh air to breathe inside their own homes. It IS your castle after all.I am committed to reinventing the industry and showing the world a new way to do business and get things done... The Evergreen Way.

Insurance William W. White Insurance Agency Bill & Teresa White (925) 820-7500 billwhite@allstate.com www.williamwhiteinsurance.com

With our clients, “it’s personal”. Our 42 years of experience and market based initiatives have resulted in customers who know we take their insurance needs seriously. Our goal is simply “complete customer satisfaction”. At the William W. White Insurance Agency we are here to serve you and your families through all times, especially the trying ones. Give us a call and let us see how we can help you.

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Interior Design Casey Howard Interior Design Casey Howard 925-725-4223 info@caseyhowardid.com www.caseyhowardID.com

Casey Howard Interior Design is a full-service boutique interior design studio specializing in residential and hospitality.

Work with us on new construction, large and small scale renovations, and full-scope furnishings projects. CHID’s edgy classic aesthetic is grounded in functionality layered with the unexpected and provocative. Based in the heart of Danville, California, CHID works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Marin County, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

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.

Life Coach EYC Life Coach Christina Dalton 925-872-4726 Christina@EYHLifeCoach.com www.eyhlifecoach.com

Christina Dalton is the principal Life Coach for Expanding YOUR Horizons. She is credentialed through ICF as a PCC, Professional Certified Coach. She has worked with people in all stages of life; including students, families, new businesses, etc. Christina embodies the passion and enthusiasm for you to reach your FULL professional and personal potential.

“Working with us is a wonderful journey in growth fueled by empowerment, passion and execution.”

Memory Care Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care Parveen Singh 925-750-8744 www.carefieldpleasanton.com

Carefield Pleasanton provides exceptional memory care in a lovely senior living community located in Pleasanton, CA. With a nurse on staff and a compassionate team, we provide 24/7 support with a personalized care plan, an enriching calendar of activities, delicious dining, & private residences. Take a tour today.

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.

Real Estate Janice Jordan Broker/Associate at Compass 925-580-7482 janice.jordan@compass.com

Janice Jordan comes from three generations of real estate experts. Her passion and perseverance, combined with 30 years of experience and being a Danville resident for over 20 years, is her key to creating an extraordinary client experience, always exceeding expectations, and the reason clients call on her every time they are buying or selling a home.

She is an upstanding member of the community and spends her time volunteering and supporting local events. In her spare time, Janice enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with her daughter Jenna, her horse, Wilder, and Australian Shepherd, Buster.

Remodeling America’s Dream Homeworks Vlad Chernioglo (916) 739-0996 vladc@dreamhomeworks.com

Our company offers one-stop shopping for your complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. We handle the design, materials and installation in house, so you only deal with one, full-service company. Find all the styles, fixtures and products for your renovation project in our 20,000 sq. ft. kitchen and bathroom showroom.

Roofing HRC Roofing and Solar Inc Cris Hernandez 855-827-8957 cris@hrcroofingandsolar.com www.hrcroofingandsolar.com

Cris Hernandez started his career in his late teens. After gaining enough experience and aspiring to grow professionally, he started his own company. HRC Roofing and Solar Inc. has over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial installations and repairs of all roofing types, gutters and solar. Quality workmanship is HRC’s guaranteed for all your roofing and solar needs. CSLB Lic: 918651

Wealth Management Jim Carbonell Matt Forrey The Carbonell Forrey Wealth Management Group 925-279-1701 carbonellforreywmg@rbc.com www.rbcwmfa.com/carbonellforreywmg/

Local Danville residents, Jim and Matt have worked with families in the Bay Area for the past two decades. The Carbonell Forrey team offers customized investment planning and management services based on each individual’s unique set of needs and objectives. With a family-first approach, the team prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience so that clients are able to focus on the other important aspects of their lives.

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Resident Feature

Exploring California is a favorite memory maker for the vanZees. They love taking trips to Monterey, Avila Beach, and South Lake Tahoe

Meet the vanZees: Faith and Family

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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hannon and Jesse vanZee have an amazing love story. For Jesse, it was love at first sight: a Sunday night college worship service at Cal Poly made all the more impactful when Shannon walked in the door with a mutual friend. Jesse was able to get the introduction that night, but had to wait a couple weeks until they were at a Christmas party together to really make his impression on her. They spent the whole night talking, right up until they realized they were the last guests and the hosts of the party were ready to turn in for bed! At 1 am, Shannon called her mom and said, “I just met the man I’m going to marry!”

Three years of dating and they were ready to take the next step. Jesse proposed with a self-written song at a camp in Santa Cruz, where they both previously worked as counselors. They loved every minute of planning their wedding and their future lives together. About four months before the wedding, Jesse was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in a later stage of progression. After some pretty serious lows, he found a doctor at Stanford who was interested in his case. The school was a site for a trial for a new drug that saved Jesse’s life. He went into remission a year later and has been miraculously living in remission for the last 14 years.

“Due to these health issues, having children was not easy for us and required a lot of help from doctors and IVF. We didn’t even know if we would have one child, and God saw it fit to bless us with five!” Their children: Emmerson, Landon, Asher, Luke and Rhett are great kids and the perfect continuation of their love story.

Jesse earned his BS at Cal Poly in Biological Sciences. He is a Director at US Cancer Management Corporation, which owns and operates cancer centers in California.

Previous to that he was a sales rep for different medical companies. Shannon earned her 8

BS in Recreation, Parks and Tourism. It was Shannon’s degree and subsequent career in event planning that brought the vanZees to the East Bay. Shannon worked for the City of San Ramon planning community events.

She then became an event coordinator at Crow Canyon Country Club and eventually the Catering and Events Manager at Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek before deciding to stay home full time.

Both Jesse and Shannon are very involved at the kids’ school. Shannon is using all of her skills in event planning for the annual Montair Auction, put on by the Montair Foundation. No doubt it’s going to be a huge success in 2022, raising money for supplemental educational programs and keeping Montair running smoothly! Jesse is the vice-president of the Montair Dads Club.

He explains, “We do various projects at the school, such as restoring the aging picnic tables, installing new backpack hooks, and building new gardening boxes this spring for the K-2nd gardening program. We also plan and host various fundraising events, such as our annual bocce ball tournament.”

They love their monthly meetings, and who could blame them when the location is the wonderful Auburn Lounge?!

Emmerson, 12, is the eldest of the family.

She is creative and athletic, balancing her schoolwork with soccer and jewelry making.

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amazing next-door neighbors that we do playdates, movie nights and game nights with. There are plans to put a gate between our yards for easier access!” Dinners downtown are guaranteed to be filled with running into friends from all around Danville.

After living in Concord early in their marriage, the plan was always to move to Danville. They even spent some time commuting from Concord to Danville for preschool, church, and even the gym before moving here for good in 2015. earning the nickname “The Wall” from her coaches and teammates, but she enjoys making bracelets so much that she’s about to start her own Etsy shop!

Asher and Landon, 9, are twins. Landon is inquisitive, always trying to figure out how things work. Asher is a master builder with legos.

He enjoys the instructed builds and also creating his own models.

Both boys play soccer with Mustang and love flag football and video games.

Luke, 6, is a fun-loving kid who is often told to “put the couch back together”. And then there’s Rhett, 3, who is the toughest little guy ever! He loves playing with his siblings and all things Mickey Mouse and Paw Patrol. Luckily the vanZees live within walking distance to Hap Magee Park, so the whole family is able to play in the park and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

Besides just living by one of the best parks in Danville, Jesse and Shannon love their neighborhood for the people too: “We have

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Spending quality time together is number one on the priority list, but often Jesse and Shannon are driving the kids to their various activities. So for Shannon, when everyone had nowhere else to go in 2020 and 2021, she discovered some new interests of her own, “One of my favorite hobbies is taking care of my “plant babies.” I have over 40 plants occupying space in our house. It became an obsession during the pandemic and my collection “grew” exponentially during that time.”

The vanZees attend Creekside Community Church in Alamo.

Emmerson is active in the middle school youth group, “Elevate,” and everyone tries to help out in the youth ministry programs.

Faith is a huge cornerstone of life at the vanZee house. Their family motto and how they choose to live everyday iis “Love God, love others.”

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Pet Corner

Parrot

ARF Adoption Stars

By Cole Kuiper, ARF

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

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

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

Six-year-old Parrot is a pleasant, easygoing dog looking to capture your heart. This affectionate Pug / Corgi mix would love to sit himself beside you and lean in for lots and lots of pets!

Parrot’s casual and friendly disposition will him a wonderful fit for your family. Parrot has a positive history with other dogs and currently weighs 19 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 (<6months), $125 for a special- needs dog, $175 for a special-needs puppy (<6months), and $125 for a senior dog (7+ years).

One-year-old Buttons is a special gal who will instantly steal your heart. She loves to be with her favorite people and to snuggle with them all day long. She always has time for playing and interacting with the world around her. A special-needs kitty, Buttons has trouble with her balance and often “wobbles” as she walks. She’s ready for her forever home where she can receive all the love and attention she deserves. Buttons has a positive history with other cats and may do well with cat-friendly dogs.

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

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Real Estate Listings in West Danville

Real Estate is proudly sponsored by Gatti Real Estate Addresses in Bold are Seller’s/Buyer’s represented by Ron and Joe Gatti | 1/10/22

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

El Dorado Ave Railroad Ave

La Gonda Way Montcrest Pl

$550,000 $1,500,000

858 1306

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$2,718,000 $3,048,800

4835 3902

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Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

San Ramon Valley Blvd Garden Creek Pl El Dorado Ave El Dorado Ave El Dorado Ave El Dorado

El Dorado Podva Ln La Gonda Way Hilferd Way Glen Road Glendora Cir William Ct

$879,000 $899,900 $1,475,000 $1,475,000 $1,475,000 $1,650,000

1301 1357 1695 1688 1706 1805

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Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths Ilo $570,000 1105 San Ramon $639,000 Valley Blvd

$560,000 $688,000

1012 1114

2 2

1 1

$1,675,000 $1,799,999 $2,100,000 $2,299,000 $2,998,000 $4,109,900 $4,250,000

1805 2199 1975 2941 3800 4400 4288

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Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Hartley Dr Verona Ct Hilferd Way Del Amigo Rd

$799,000 $1,649,000 $3,290,000 $4,295,000

$870,000 $2,030,000 $3,200,000 $4,050,000

1283 1808 5741 5425

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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.

Recent Activity in Your Community!

As Danville Natives, We Know Danville and the San Ramon Valley Sold 161k Over Asking

Coming Soon

648 Park Hill Rd, Danville 4 Bd | 3 Bth | 2,731 SqFt | .23 AC | Call for Price Sought-after single-level home in Danville’s coveted Sycamore neighborhood! The spacious property features a separate bonus office/possible 5th guest room, and side yard paved driveway for both RV and boat parking. New interior/ exterior paint. New backyard right side fence w/double door gate. Steps away from Sycamore walking trails and community pool.

Sold 49k Over Asking

101 Maiden Ln, Danville

1105 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville

3 Bd | 2 Bth | 1,545 SqFt | .29 AC | Sold for $1,310,000 Best valued Danville home with substantial lot size for expansion/or new build on market! Builder, investor, buyer’s looking to enter Danville, expand and create their future home look no further! Just a short distance from 3 levels of award-winning schools. Green Valley Pool is conveniently across the street.

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,114 Sq Ft | Sold for $688,000 Westside Danville, Townhome! Located in Danville Green!

Combined kitchen/living area includes granite counters; appliances: Frigidaire refrigerator, Whirlpool dishwasher, and GE oven and microwave. In-unit laundry. Close to downtown Danville, Sycamore Square, and the Livery Shopping Center.

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gattirealestate.com Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thurs., Jan. 20 - Fri., Mar. 11

Thurs., Feb. 10

Every Saturday

Threads of Change Art Exhibit

San Damiano Drive-up Crab Feed

Farmers’ Market

@Village Theatre and Art Gallery An Exhibition featuring unique art quilts by members of the local quilting group, Creative Fiber Artists.

All visitors must wear masks inside the gallery. For more information, please call the Village Theatre Art Gallery at 925-3143467 or email artgallery@danville.ca.gov.

Sun., Feb. 6 - May 22 Her Side of the Story: Tales of California Pioneer Women

@Museum of the San Ramon Valley This exhibit illuminates the hardships, joys, and life of pioneer women in California.

These women will tell in their own words the story of traveling by land and sea to settle in California prior to statehood...

The ledger, however, does not represent all women. As such, an important section of the exhibition is comprised of diverse portraits of unidentified women. These women represent the thousands of pioneers whose stories were never recorded; each one had a story to tell which is lost to time. For more information: https://museumsrv.org Time: Hours vary

@San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville, CA It’s back! Pre-order and drive up to San Damiano to pick-up your takeout order. To avoid long lines, we will stagger pick-up times. Please note that the date may change pending crab availability. ORDER BY 2/5/2022.

Menu: Cracked Crab – 1 1/2 lbs per person, Green Salad, Pasta Marinara, French Bread & Butter, Cocktail Sauce & Lemons Cost: $50 per person Time: pickup from 1-5:30pm

Fri., Feb 18 - Sun., Feb 27 Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week

@Tri-Valley Region (Danville/San Ramon/ Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermore) Restaurants Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week highlights the diverse culinary scene of our region over the span of 10 delicious days in the form of special foodie events, unique menu offerings, and exclusive deals to the top restaurants, wineries and breweries in the Tri-Valley.

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@Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot-Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and fresh breads. 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

Every Monday Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events

@Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local nonprofit community. Tips for change is a fun and unique way for local local charity organizations to raise much needed funds.

Volunteers and supporters of local nonprofits 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.

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Expert Contributor

Starting a Small Business?

CBB can help

By Steve Layshock, Community Bank of the Bay

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i, my name is Steve Layshock, from Community Bank of the Bay in the Danville branch.

You may have noticed the small-business boom over the last two years – micro-businesses, freelancers and contractors grew by the millions.

Small businesses (a business with 200 or fewer employees) account for over 99% of all companies, and micro-businesses make up over twothirds of all businesses in the United States.

Micro-businesses employ nine or fewer employees, and 50% of all small businesses are operated from home. A surge of new business filings hit in the last six months of 2020, with over 4.4 million new businesses being created in 2020, and 2021 didn’t show any signs of slowing down. Experts say they contribute more than $1.2 trillion each year to the United States economy.

The pandemic forces many to rethink work. Some people need to work from home, and others need to help with virtual school for their children, while others are simply ready for a change. With so much of our lives, products, services, and purchases online, people have found profitable ways to work with little overhead capital needed and from the comfort of their own homes, providing a service, and giving the flexibility to change course on a moment’s notice. As a result, people of every age and background seek greater autonomy in their careers.

Use Your Interests & Expertise Many people turned their interests into businesses, selling their goods on e-commerce sites and social media platforms. According to Quickbooks Small Business Insights report, nearly 9 out of 10 small businesses (88%) say online sales will be an important source of revenue in 2022. Other entrepreneurs used their years of experience into starting freelancing, providing administrative, consulting, website design, and marketing services to other businesses. Podcasts were among the fastest-growing new businesses in 2020 and 2021 because they require very little upfront investment and can quickly turn profitable.

Solve a Problem Starting a new business may not need a lot of startup capital, depending on what product or service you choose. However, your new business will take attention, care, and effort. If you have the motivation but not yet the idea, try working backward. What is one problem or issue that you can solve for people? For example, if you’ve been making dog treats for your dog that helps alleviate her arthritis, consider producing and selling these canine treats to a broader audience.

Look to the Trends Be ready for both online and traditional in-person sales. Foot traffic – and in-person meetings – will ebb and flow depending on the time of year and the status of the pandemic. According to the National Customer Foot Traffic Report, in-store visits were up in October and November before falling again in December. As a result, your business will need to be prepared for both a robust online and offline presence.

Take your cue from the millions of new businesses and learn more about starting one of your own. You can better position yourself by understanding current industry trends and best practices. As a local business bank, Community Bank of the Bay is here to help new entrepreneurs on their path to beginning a business.

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The NINE Loan: Common Sense, Non-traditional, even Revolutionary!

By W. Todd Galde, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

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ou have equity in your home, lots of equity, and you would love to convert it to cash for other investments, college education, renovation projects on your home, or whatever you’d like to do.

But the banks have turned you down for a new home loan because your income isn’t high enough, or isn’t verifiable because you’re self-employed, or for whatever reason, and you simply can’t get approved for a cash-out refinance, despite all that equity.

You may have the financial means to make a mortgage payment, like liquid investments or savings accounts, but you don’t want to touch those funds because you’ll be taxed or maybe penalized for early withdrawal … but you still want to access the equity in the home. Unfortunately, rigid income and employment requirements may restrict your chances of getting a conventional home loan.

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The NINE Loan relies on the significant equity in your home, your good credit history, and some post-closing reserves.

The NINE Loan can help: • • • • • • •

Self-employed people with low verifiable income.

Individuals and families who want to buy a new home before they sell the current one.

Retirees with little or no verifiable income who need funds to renovate their home.

Real estate investors buying their primary residence.

People who want a vacation home but can’t qualify on their current income.

Professional athletes or entertainers with unique income (signing bonuses, short-term contracts).

Restaurant owners who need capital.

The NINE Loan offers financing for your primary residence by recognizing your unique circumstances, without the hassle of demanding traditional paperwork.

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The minimum reserve requirement will vary between 6-12 months of total monthly payments.

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Is Stress Causing Your Pain?

By Dr. Jesse Call, Sycamore Valley Chiropractic

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very day, we see patients in our practice who are stressed.

Whether it’s physical, emotional, or chemical stress building up in your body, one thing is certain: too much of it isn’t helping your chronic or acute pain. In fact, it could be making it worse.

Stress and pain go hand in hand. When you’re dealing with pain, a certain level of anxiety typically pops up surrounding the injury.

When it’s not addressed, pain continues and so does stress. As more pain and more stress builds in the body, it can begin to affect your daily life and activities Here’s a quick look at the cycle of pain: Phase 1: You become limited in certain functions of day-to-day life and leisure activities.

Phase 2: Fear builds surrounding the decrease in activities Phase 3: Limitations and less movement can lead to weakened muscles, ultimately causing more pain. This can start the cycle over.

To break the cycle and limit the stress you’re experiencing, try these things:

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Fuel your body with food that nourishes from the inside out.

This means eating whole grains, healthy fats, and limiting sugar and excess carbohydrates.

Do some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes each day (unless you’re in severe pain). Exercise lowers the stress hormones in your body over time, and may improve your quality of sleep. Even something as simple as an easy walk can pay large dividends towards providing relief. While intense exercise, if you are able, can help break the fight or flight stress response and induce the rest and digest response.

Meditation. Even as little as 5 minutes of mindful meditation has been shown to provide a decrease in stress. Carve out a few minutes during your lunch!

Go to Bed. Getting enough sleep is key to helping keep your body healthy and reducing stress. Adults need 7+ hours, Teens 8-10 hours, and kids need 9-12 hours.

Visit us. We are here to help! Chiropractic treatment has been shown to alleviate pain and decrease stress levels.

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Local Sports

Mustang Soccer 2022 News

By Richard Northing, President Mustang Soccer Dear Mustang Soccer Families & Friends, Happy New Year! I hope all had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to get back on the soccer field. 2022 is going to be a great year and I am excited about what lies ahead for Mustang Soccer!

In order to minimize confusion and to be more in line with our Bay Area neighboring clubs, we will also be changing some of the names of our programs. Learn more at Mustangsoccer.com Also, thank you to our community for stepping up and donating toys during our recent toy drive for Toys for Tots-Concord, CA! Special thanks to the local Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc, for their participation and generosity and Mustang Mentors for organizing the drive!

Richard Northing Board of Directors, President Mustang Soccer

I wish you a year full of health, happiness, and of course, soccer!

Don’t forget to register for the 2022 season starting February 1st. And as always, thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Sincerely,

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Game On! Test Your Obscure-Sports Knowledge!

By Lucinda Hahn

When it comes to sports, you think you know it all? Take this quiz and see.

1. This winter sport requires a boat and a frozen lake or river. a. Snow kayaking b. Ice sailing c. Ice fishing d. Fro-boating

4. What dangerous sport combines the outdoors and a common household chore? a. Cliff cooking b. Extreme ironing c. High-altitude window washing d. Extreme recycling

2. If you’re jogging while also (activity) , you are doing (sport name). a. Juggling, joggling b. Whistling, jhistling c. Doing gymnastics, jognastics d. Doing curls, jurling 3. This traditional German activity involves two competitors facing off across a table. a. Competitive bratwurst eating b. Beer pong c. Fussball d. Finger wrestling

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ANSWERS 1 - Ice sailing (b) uses sail boats called ice boats to race at high speeds on ice. In high winds, they reach up to 90 mph. The sport originated on the Hudson River.

German Finger Wrestling Championships, men in Bavarian costumes pull at a small leather band with one finger until one player has pulled the other across the table.

4 - Extreme ironing (b) sees people carry ironing boards to remote locales — such as clifftops or while parachuting — and press their clothes. It was invented by Englishman Tony Hiam in 1980, inspired by his eccentric brother-in-law, John Slater, who ironed his clothes even when camping in a tent.

2 - Joggling (a) is running while juggling. At the annual Joggling World Chps., first held in 1980 in Fargo, North Dakota, competitors must juggle three balls, and events include races from 100 meters to 5 kilometers.

3 - A way of settling disagreements in traditional rural Germany, finger wrestling (d) became a competitive sport in 1959. At the annual

Cooking Corner

Love Potion #10

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010

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alentine’s Day is here! It’s time to pucker up those cocktail lips and make a fun fruity drink to share with your Valentine. Love Potion #10 was inspired by my most recent trip to Maui. So many beautiful fruity flavors blended with rum and topped with a piece of fruit make it hard to stress out over anything. This drink is a playful combination of pirate punch and a mai tai, which makes it the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail for you and your “Big Kahuna”.

You can also triple this recipe if you want to make a pitcher for a group.

Love Potion #10 Serves two • • • • • • •

1 oz of White rum 1 oz Coconut rum 1/2 oz Banana liqueur 1 oz Cranberry juice 2 oz Pineapple juice 2 oz Orange juice Fruit for garnishing, such as pineapple slices, cherries, orange slices or melons

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Town of Danville

Pet of the Month

Enhancing Danville’s Downtown Spaces Danville launches public outreach effort for its Downtown Plan Update

By Nicola Shihab, Public Information Officer

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hile so much has changed in the past few years, one thing has remained the same for Danville’s community - the innate desire to gather in Danville’s well-loved public spaces. The Town has begun the process of updating the Downtown Plan and has partnered with urban design firm SWA to reimagine how it might use some of the public spaces within the downtown to provide essential connection, interaction and engagement.

The goal is to create ‘activated’ public spaces that are visually coordinated and balance the need for adequate public parking, drainage facilities, accessibility to all businesses and essential services such as trash pick-up.

The Town is seeking community input through a survey that will focus on how businesses and residents envision improvements to Danville’s treasured downtown spaces.

The survey is expected to take about five minutes and will be available from January 7 to February 14. Other intercept events will be held around town and at the Danville Farmers’ Market.

For additional project information, to take the survey, or to stay informed throughout the process, visit www. danvilletowntalks.org/downtown-master-plan or email Jill Bergman, Business and Economic Development Director, at DMP@danville.ca.gov.

Meet the Pet of the Month:

Beau

By Hannah Eloise Andrews, 2nd Grade

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eau is a loving dog from the beginning to now. He was found in an Oakland alley as a puppy, (He was the size of his head now!) with nine other brothers and sisters without a mom. He is the sweetest dog we’ve ever met without barking or biting, though he looks like he would.

While being black, except for a white heart on his chest, he is a rottweiler-pitbull. He is always funny while not trying to be, like this picture below. He is also one of the largest dogs I’ve ever seen.

We found Beau at the Dublin SPCA, a place where there are great pets that need homes.

He usually barks and howls in his dream! He acts like a cat, like being scared of water and licking himself! He is four years old.

We all hope he is going to live so many more years.

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Business Profile

Expanding Your Horizons and reaching your potential with life coaching

By Kara Navolio

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challenge is an opportunity to grow and become more complete,” says Christina Dalton of EYH Life Coach.

Clients, who are in transition in their careers or personal life, come to EYH Life Coach to work on discovering their full capabilities, dreams, and goals, and then achieving success. It’s a powerful partnership based on sound guidance, extensive experience in counseling and thoughtful listening. It’s a partnership Christina is proud to be part of.

Christina started the company in March 2020. In hindsight the timing was fortuitous as many people found themselves in transition due to the pandemic. With a Master’s degree in counseling under her belt, she also received training as a Certified Life Coach from UC Davis. In the past 22 months she has coached clients all over California and even internationally as the pandemic led to more opportunities for online meetings.

She has handpicked a dynamic group of counselors to work with her, each who offers their own unique skills, from specialties in health, personal exploration, transitions, executive coaching, family dynamics including children on the spectrum.

Christina is inspired by her family…a wonderful husband, three adult children, three little grandchildren, and three toy Australian Shepherds, and also by being part of other people’s journeys to succeed in a full life. “There is nothing more amazing than watching a person dig into their true self and live what they have always imagined.”

Her own career transition into this field allows her time to spend with her family, play tennis and golf and be involved in Rotary Club, ToastMasters and the International Coaching Federation.

“I believe in daily empowerment and self improvement,” adds Christina. “Each day provides me a brand new journey. I am blessed to be in such an exciting and forward moving career.”

She invites potential clients to try a complimentary session to see if it’s right for you. Contact Christina Dalton at calberkgirl65@ yahoo.com.

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Pet Corner

Tri-Valley Animal Rescues

By Sue James, TVAR looking out a window, and talking to her human friends. She has a lot to say.

Corrine - Dog Program At T var

Corrine is a very sweet, people friendly Rat Terrier mix. She came to our rescue as an expecting Mom and was an incredible Mom to her tiny puppy Corey who was featured in the January issue. Corrine loves to snuggle and will sit beside you or on your lap. She curls up, slightly sticks her tongue out, and quietly snores. Corrine is a very active 5 year old and loves to run and play with other dogs. She probably won’t do well with cats since her favorite game is to chase them.

Corrine loves to be showered with affection and will make you smile at her playful antics.

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.

TVAR gives deserving animals 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!

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.

Hera - Kitten Program At T var

Hera arrived at the East County Animal Shelter where she gave birth to five beautiful kittens. Hera and her babies enjoyed living in their foster home where she was able to safely and happily feed and care for her babies until they were weaned and adopted. Hera was a great mom caring for her babies and sharing her food bowl when they were ready to eat food. Hera likes being around people, playing with small toys,

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) - Giving them Another Chance

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.

Arts and Culture

The Village Theatre Art Gallery Presents “Threads of Change”

By Marija Nelson Bleier, Visual Arts Coordinator for the Town of Danville

Exhibition dates: January 20 - March 11, 2022 The Town of Danville’s Village Theatre Art Gallery is pleased to welcome the new year with a new exhibition: Threads of Change. The new exhibit showcases unique art quilts by members of the local quilting group, Creative Fiber Artists. Creative Fiber Artists exhibited their work at the Village Theatre Art Gallery in 2017 and have been busy creating more art quilts for this latest exhibit. The art quilts are about more than just textiles and sewing. The artists employ a variety of techniques and materials, resulting in beautiful and original works of art. The quilts feature screen printing, dye painting, mono-printing, and more, to create layers and depth. These imaginative works are intricate and fun and depict stunning scenery, still-lifes, and animal imagery.

An opening reception for Threads of Change will be held on Thursday, January 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in effect, and all visitors must wear masks in the gallery. As always, the reception is free and open to the public.

The Village Theatre Art Gallery is currently open to visitors Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All other days by appointment only.

Admission is free. All current COVID-19 guidelines are followed in the gallery. To check the latest guidelines, go to the Town’s website www.danville.ca.gov/vtart.

For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mnelsonbleier@danville. ca.gov.

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Receptions Celebrate The Power of Togetherness

By Robert A. Gordon Jr., President & CEO of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Resident since 2017

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any of life’s most important moments revolve around sharing a meal with our family and friends.

Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, a graduation, or a wedding, there’s just something special about sitting around a table with our loved ones.

Did you know that we can offer this same type of comfort to your family at Cypress Lawn? No matter what type of funeral or cremation service you plan with us, we have beautiful, state-of-the-art reception facilities where you can gather with those you hold dear.

Whether you would like to serve a fully catered dinner or share your grandmother’s favorite brownies, we’re able to help you make the best selections for your needs

and budget. We’re able to accommodate all dietary needs as well, ensuring our guests with allergies or restrictions feel just as comfortable.

From appetizers to desserts, or a full lunch or dinner, we can customize any reception to become a tribute to your loved one’s personality. Some families would prefer to serve wine and cheese, while others would prefer tea or coffee. No matter what your family’s preferences are, we are ready to help you every step of the way.

Cypress Lawn’s reception center provides unmatched convenience and comfort.

Our team of caring professionals handles everything for you, including the table settings and beverages. All you need to do is show up. This also eliminates the extra hassle of having to make dinner

reservations for a large group or coordinate travel to another destination.

These are just some of the ways we make saying goodbye special — and what makes Cypress Lawn stand apart. Experience the real power of togetherness with the guidance of our expert care team.

Whether it’s time to plan for someone you have lost recently, or if you want to put your own plans into place ahead of time, be sure to ask our experienced team how adding a reception to your plans can offer peace of mind and healing.

Call our caring team of professionals anytime at 650-550-8808 or find more information, including a brochure and catering menu, at CypressLawn.com.

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Valentine's Day -

What’s love got to do with it?

By Christina Dalton, MS, PPS, PCC, EYH Life Coach

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ina Turner may have got it right. February, the month known for Valentine’s Day, is the most symbolic month for love. Candy shops explode in their highest sales, and florists can’t keep up with the demand for roses. The irony is that between the months of January through March, the divorce rate spikes in the United States. For those who feel the need for a partner to be complete in this month, February may also be the loneliest month of the year.

The American author Bell Hooks wrote: “Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.”

I would like to reframe February and offer a challenge - to welcome the opportunities to build a relationship with yourself. Too often when a relationship fails, it is natural to begin dating again, and even marry again. We often confuse being lonely with being alone. Avoiding ourselves, even running from ourselves, is not unusual. However, here is the reality: While the rate of divorce in first marriages is 40%-50%,

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second marriage statistics show this increases to 67% for failed second marriages and a whopping 75% for third marriages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of divorce increases in relation to the number of marriages. When it comes to a happy union, the third time clearly isn’t a charm.

As a counselor and Life Coach, and through my own career and personal transitions, I found that I needed to have a relationship with myself first before finding meaningful love with someone else. In the process of self recognition, I rediscovered who I left on the table a long time ago. I had to resurrect myself back to complete what fulfills happiness for me.

What would February look like if you made a commitment to love yourself first? What do you need to rediscover all your capabilities and passions? Take yourself out for a date. Create alone time to revisit your own internal strengths and dreams. Whether you are in a relationship or not, this new outlook can be a cleanser to refresh the beauty of you and strengthen your relationship with others.

If this challenge seems impossible, contact EYH Life Coach for a complimentary session. Our coaches are committed to partner with their clients to revive what is possible. And to Tina Turner, self love has everything to do with it. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Looking Refreshed and Revitalized for Spring

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

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f you want a refreshed appearance for springtime, we offer many cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve a more youthful look. Below are a few common procedures that can help both women and men look more refreshed and radiant in time for the warmer weather.

Blepharoplasty Surgery

Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is a procedure that corrects droopy eyelids.

Eyelid puffiness and bags under the eyes are also good reasons to consider this procedure.

A blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids to eliminate excess skin and fat from the area. An eyelidlift procedure will make you appear more alert and will rejuvenate the delicate eye area, giving you a more youthful appearance.

Rhinoplasty Procedure

Your nose is the most prominent feature on your face, and its shape affects your overall appearance. Unlike other features on the body that elicit either positive or negative responses when visualized, most noses are only noticed for negative reasons…like too wide, too long, or pronounced hump or bump. A rhinoplasty, which is also commonly referred to as a “nose job,” is a routine cosmetic procedure that corrects the shape of the nose so that it is proportionate to the rest of the face.

Face/Neck Lift

As we age, the skin on our face and neck loses its elasticity. Loss of fat and muscle tone also

occur naturally with the aging process. A facelift combined with a neck lift can help reverse the inevitable effects of aging and give you a much more youthful appearance, all while delivering results that can last for up to ten years after the procedure.

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Expert Contributor

It’s here: 2022

By Janice Jordan, Broker/Associate with Compass, Resident since 1998

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ooking ahead, we wonder what this year will bring. Many of us feel optimistic about the future. Our housing market was the strongest ever in the last 18 months. The experts are forecasting a continued strong housing market but with a few differences.

Interest rates are expected to tick upwards (already the 30-year mortgage has increased over 50 basis points in the last 12 months) and this rate hike will always tend to slow down a seller’s market.

But, with inventory of homes expected to increase only slightly over last year, the housing market will remain strong. We can’t expect the appreciation values to continue at the same rate as in the past year; but a more normalized market will be a good thing.

Here are some statistics comparing 2020 to 2021 in our Danville housing market:

Year 2020 Year 2021 Average Home Price:

$1,476,275

$1,870,663

Average days on Market:

22.4

11.6

List to Sell Percentage

100%

108%

Percent appreciation YOY

7.50%

26.00%

Volume of homes sold:

1173

1191

Data based. on all homes, condos and townhomes sold in Danville See you around town.

Janice Jordan 925-580-7482

Janice Jordan is a third generation real estate expert.

She has lived in Danville for over twenty years. In her spare time Janice loves to hang out with her daughter Jenna and go on outdoor adventures of all kinds.

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Wind driven rain and your Home Insurance

By William White, All State Insurance

We need the rain but…

The combination of a high wind with rain is like pointing a garden hose on full blast at a window or door. Water is insidious and will find a way into the interior. The question is whether (no pun intended) your home insurance covers wind as the proximate cause of loss and the resulting seepage of the water. Our homes locally are built to withstand the element of heat so that air can flow and allow the home to breathe. We lived in Ohio for a few years and the element builders worked against there was the cold weather. You can tell that building style because when you try to close a door there is a “cushion” of air that makes you force the door shut, where in California in most areas a door can swing shut easily.

The good news is that an unnaturally high wind doesn’t occur frequently and a small amount of water can be dried up to save a rug or wooden floor. Insurance may not cover water damage if

there is no external damage to the house, however if a tree limb damages the roof and water gets in, that is an easy claim. It’s just not always that clear.

What to do?

Be prepared: a heavy downpour can overwhelm drains and gutters on your roof. Leaves and debris can build up and cause an overflow especially in rain gutters that can then run down an inside wall in your home. *Remember there is a deductible too.

The remedy is simple. Clean your roof and gutters frequently (according to the number of trees nearby). Check the weather stripping on your windows and doors, avoid lost money and time by being prepared and then pray for more rain!

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Kid Corner

Year of Random Holidays

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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oming into 2022 we wanted to bring a little less screen time into our lives. So we thought about the easiest way to keep that up all year long, because let’s be honest: if it isn’t easy, we won’t last. Enter what we’re calling the “Year of Random Holidays!”

Interpret and Celebrate however you’d like! Hope some of these brighten up your days!!

Feb 9: Chocolate Day

Feb 10: Flannel Day Feb 11: Make A Friend Day and White T-shirt Day

Feb 12: Hot Tea Day Feb 13: Kiss Day Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Fe 18: Drink Wine Day (for the parents only!)

Feb 20: Love Your Pet Day Feb 26: Pistachio Day Feb 27: International Polar Bear Day and National Strawberry Day Mar 1: National Pig Day Mar 2: Old Stuff Day Mar 3: Peach Blossom Day Mar 6: Dentist’s Day

If you partake in any of these awesome holidays, please send us some pictures! We’d love to ...see how everyone celebrates! Email your pics to asullivan@bestversionmedia.com or tag us on instagram @danvillelivingca

Non-profit Event

Hope Solutions’ Annual Gala

By Carrie H. Veurink, Hope Solutions

Saturday, March 5, 2022 Join us for Hope Solutions’ annual gala: Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home on Saturday, March 5th at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville. The evening includes an exciting silent and live auction and features entertainment by David Martin’s House Party. All proceeds benefit local homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

Learn More at

Use link: https://hopesolutions.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2022RubySlippers or www.hopesolutions.org

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Expert Contributor

A Knack for the Stack: The Big Trend We Are Seeing for 2022

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

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ith Valentine’s Day here this month and the season of love upon us, we thought engagement ring trends would be a perfect topic to cover – namely because this trend is one that can be accomplished with just an addition to your existing ring or kept in mind as a new ring is selected!

Engagement rings are imagined, designed, or discovered. Though the sea of rings is infinite, one will inevitably stand out above all the others and become “the one.” Here is what we are seeing as the biggest trend for engagement rings in 2022.

Stacking fashion rings aren’t new, but in the bridal space it’s a trend that is really gaining momentum. A beautiful engagement ring begins the journey of a stacked look. When searching for an engagement ring, consider a classic solitaire in a shape you desire. Alternatively, a sparkling halo with a gorgeous pavé band is eye-catching as well as timeless. Or slip back to times past with intricate filigree, beadwork, or engravings on the band that will stand out like designs by Tacori and Verragio.

Should you decide that the stacked look is right for you as well, take care that the diamond is set in such a way that other bands that sit beneath it create a combination that is both attractive and comfortable. Women are happy to not just wear their engagement and wedding ring anymore but to add on with curved diamond bands and other interesting stackable rings allowing them to really express themselves and showcase their unique personal style. These “additions” not only look trendy and modern but make great gifts to celebrate important occasions such as birthdays and anniversary gifts.

When selecting your accompanying bands, consider whether the style will work with other rings over time. You will want to add pieces which mark commemorative occasions, such as anniversaries, birthdays, the birth of your children, or just periodic celebrations of your love. Whatever you choose, your rings should be a reflection of your love and spark memories of the moments shared throughout your life.

Whatever you select, your ring stack should be always reflection of your love and spark memories of the moments shared throughout your life. And don’t forget, we offer complimentary cleanings at all of our locations. Be sure to stop by one at your convenience - you’d be surprised at what a simply cleaning can do!

Join us at one of the five Padis Jewelry locations (our three San Francisco stores, our Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, or our downtown Napa location) to view fine designers such as Tacori, Verragio, A Jaffe, Gabriel & Co and Forevermark and find the ring(s) that speak to you. Our stores are always a comfortable non-commissioned shopping environment.

Our team at Padis Jewelry is happy to assist you in any way. Don’t hesitate to visit us at the store, schedule a virtual consultation at padisjewelry.com or shoot us an email!

Concierge@padisjewelry.com

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