Danville Living CA January 2024

Mailed Directly to West Danville Residents and Published Online

JANUARY 2024

Meet the

Call Family Full House, Full Hearts

Photo by Kim Lind Photography

Mary Bonham Team

Happy New Year Through the many challenges of 2023, serving my clients’ real estate needs kept me busy and focused. I look forward to being able to connect with more people in our community this year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2024.

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All prospective buyers should investigate any information deemed important and/or consult with appropriate professionals. If your property is already listed with a real estate broker, kindly disregard.

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Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet The Call 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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January Book Sale!

We Want to Hear From You

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Feeling Stuck?

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New Year, New Foods!

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Tri-Valley Animal Rescue - Giving Them Another Chance

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“Learn to Behave as if....” Dr. Harry Edwards

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Don’t Wait Until You’re Ready

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Citizens Police Academy

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New Year, New Hope: Resolutions for Caregivers

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Sunday Sauce Cooking Corner

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San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Season of Giving Campaign

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Annual General Meeting 2023 Recap

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SRV FALL SPORTS

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New Year and New Beauty Membership Plan

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Vietnam Veteran’s Crabfeed

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Resident Feature

Pet Corner

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Pet Corner

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Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Danville Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Anne Angstenberger, Resident since 2006 Designer: Emily Lund

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Contributing Photographer: Kim Lind Photography

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Hello Neighbors!

Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, it’s a good reminder that the year ahead provides us with an opportunity for a fresh start. Perhaps we’ve set some “New Years Resolutions,” taken time to clean out clutter in our home, or simply being mindful of spending time doing meaningful activities with our friends and family. However you have decided to ring in this New Year, we’re all lucky to do it here in Danville!

In our January issue, you will meet Elliot and Maggie Call. They are simply the sweetest young family and could not be more grateful to be raising their lively bunch here in Danville. You’ll have so much fun reading about their story as well as a great collection of expert advice articles and community events happening in Danville this winter.

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 aangstenberger@bestversionmedia.com. We welcome all families, couples, or individuals - the only requirement is that our feature family live on the west side of Danville. So send your friends and neighbors my way, I can’t wait to meet them!

See you around town!

Anne Angstenberger

Content Coordinator, Resident since 2006 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 aangstenberger@bestversionmedia.com

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Expert Contributors

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Advertising - Print & Digital Danville Living CA Jo Peek 925-272-8246 DanvilleLivingCA@gmail.com www.DanvilleLivingCA.com

Over the last 9 years, Jo Peek has been helping local businesses, nonprofits, charities and schools connect with our community on a deeper level. She works with each client individually to customize a marketing campaign to suit their needs, timeline and budget.

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Eco Pro is a family-owned and operated HVAC company established in 2016 with over five decades of combined technical experience, serving six major counties in Northern California, including Pittsburg and the surrounding areas. Call (925) 272-0094 today to learn more about our services and request a same-day service appointment!

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Dentist Dr. Cynthia Stephenson, DDS Dentist of Walnut Creek 925-938-6000 www.dentistofwalnutcreek.com

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stressfree, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

Dermatology Wallach Derma Center Adam Wallach, M.D. 925-837-8848 www.WallachDermaCenter.com

At Wallach Derma Center, our top priority is providing first-rate dermatologic health care. We have built a stellar reputation by developing relationships with our patients. We strive to understand your concerns, to answer the questions you have, and to develop an optimal, personalized treatment plan for you. Because of our strong emphasis on continuing education, we are able to offer you the latest, most advanced dermatologic treatments, with meticulous attention to both your good health and appearance. We have extensive experience in the treatment of a wide array of skin conditions in patients of all ages.

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.

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Expert Contributors

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

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 Lisa Hopkins-Cochran Compass 925-964-5010 Lisa.Hopkins@Compass.com www.LoveHomes.pro

Lisa’s consultative and solutions based approach to real estate sales has been impressing her clients for 32 years. Lisa is an East Bay native and longtime resident of Danville, where she’s been involved in the community while raising her two children. Lisa takes pride in excellent communication skills, creativity, attention to details, and empathy, to provide the ultimate customer experience and successful transactions. Contact Lisa for “Service from the Heart.” DRE#01111126

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.

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.

Wine The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar Lisa and Will Dickson 925-725-4594 thebarnyardepicurean@gmail.com www.barnyardwinebar.com

The Barnyard Wine Bar is that warm and welcoming cozy place – a new but familiar escape. Smells of wood, barrels, and corks; sounds of clinking glasses & laughter. Velvet energy, good vibes & light, coupled with delicious wines, cheese, charcuterie, craft beer and acoustic music. An ambient venue for date night, friends’ night out or elevated private party.

Born and raised in Northern California, Will & Lisa’s journey has always involved the passion of the rich foods and wines of the region. Welcome to the Barnyard Wine Bar experience.

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Resident Feature

Meet the

Call Family Full House, Full Hearts

By Anne Angstenberger, Resident since 2006 Photos provided by The Call Family

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he Call family began in a public speaking class in early 2010 when Maggie arrived five minutes late to class.

“Even to this day, always a little behind, but worth the wait,” Elliott, a Danville native, jokes. “I remember thinking to myself- green eyes, olive skin and well spoken, I’m in! It’s one of those catalyst moments that changes your life, and you had no idea it was coming.” Unfortunately, despite Elliott’s best efforts, Maggie was in a long term relationship with her high school sweetheart, so their paths did not cross for another two years until his first year of medical school. “I was lonely to say the least. In the basement of the library in the middle of Texas, my nose half buried in a physiology book, I received an email,” Elliott states. A month after her breakup with her long term boyfriend, a group of friends dared Maggie to message Elliott and reconnect. The plan worked. Elliott was thrilled she followed through and was on a plane that weekend for their first date; pizza, a bike ride, and smores over a candle (university budget). “Only problem was I forgot the marshmallow sticks, so we had to improvise with sticks from a nearby bush,” and the rest is history. After a surprise proposal in front of the Grand Tetons a year later, the two were married on a snowy, cold day in Salt Lake City, December 2013.

Despite the newly found romance, the honeymoon phase was far from that. Maggie had to leave a kindergarten class she was teaching mid-semester to move to Texas, as Elliott studied for his first round medical board exams. “It was a difficult six months. Elliott was in an intense year of school while I was adapting to my new life away from home,” Maggie says. Elliott recalls, “looking back on it, we were young, completely naive as to the challenges that we would face, but Mags was always there to support me. More than simply enduring, Maggie thrived, developing life long relationships with fellow teachers and students.” Maggie had always been drawn to teaching and found her time as a kindergarten teacher rewarding, albeit exhausting at times. “Kindergarteners have a place in my heart” Maggie says, “They are adorable and always curious, sometimes a little too curious- one funny memory is when I was reading a book on reptiles to the children on the carpet, and one student raises his hand and says, Mrs. Call, is that like reptile dysfunction?” Despite her love for teaching, Maggie ultimately chose to suspend her teaching career and raise her young family while they relocated from Texas to New Hampshire.

Things were about to get more difficult as the couple then moved to New England for further medical training. “That first winter was shocking,” says Maggie, so cold were the sub-zero temperatures that your eyes would water and then freeze causing them to water.. then freeze more. “I literally wore ski goggles on my runs,” jokes Elliott.

But the Calls made the most of their below freezing winters, by soaking in the New England summers on the beach with blueberry ice cream and lobster rolls. Three years in New Hampshire started with homesick tears, then ended with tears of gratitude as they said goodbye to lifelong friends. “Easily the most challenging and fortifying years of our family thus far,” Elliott says, “there is something incredibly powerful about two people finding strength in one another when times are difficult.”

In the final year of his education, Elliott reconnected with Dr. Robert Greenberg, whose son he had known at Monte Vista. Dr. Greenberg had a successful and established dermatology practice in San Ramon, lending Elliott an opportunity to head back west and raise his own family back in Danville.

Maggie is from Salt Lake City, and not being a California native, she was curious although tentative about the move back to California. “I had heard so many things about Danville through Elliott but found them hard to believe. But now, three years here, and it’s hard to disagree!”

Maggie admits. When the brief moments of free time emerge between caring for four young children all below 7 years old, you can find Maggie enjoying some personal time reading and organizing. “The container store should send us a VIP card,” Elliott jokes. “No but really, Maggie is amazing at organizing- something you don’t appreciate until you see it first hand.” Maggie also loves to have days on the mountain snowboarding and cooking for her family.

Elliott knew from his anatomy classes at Monte Vista that medicine was going to be his profession, although his early ambitions of becoming a surgeon were tampered when it dawned on him the irony of his name.

The thought of “Dr. Call is ON CALL was too much to bear. I enjoy sleeping way too much.” That led way to an interest in outpatient

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medicine and ultimately dermatology. “It has been one of the best decisions of my life. I absolutely love what I do. I see kids, adults, elderly, and everyone in between and have a blast with it. So very grateful to be able to practice in my very own backyard, in the town I grew up in!” It also helps that he can easily enjoy an early morning sunrise bike ride up Mt. Diablo before he starts his days at the clinic.

Four young children keep the Call family busy and sure to elicit the “wow, you’ve got your hands full” comment at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Charlie (7) is a second grader at Montair and has been mastering the art of comic book drawing and running cross country. It must be the shorts, or perhaps the ribbons, but his love of running is surely making his parents proud. Peter, (5) and in Kindergarten at Montair, recently started playing for Mustang soccer, entertains the family with his daily animal facts and obsession with ketchup. The first princess of the bunch, Penelope (3), loves dancing, the colors pink and purple, and accessorizes her princess dresses with her favorite bracelets. The baby of the family, sweet June (1), is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. She is the “easiest” of the bunch and provides her family with lots of laughter and perspective on how grateful they are to one big happy family.

Although the Calls do not have any pets, the winning goldfish from last year’s Alameda County Fair, barely made it home, just to have a “proper burial in the side garden next to the dead tomato plant.” It was a valiant effort to keep them part of the Call family, but alas, the garden is where they reside.

With a full house of small children, they admit they “know their limits” with regards to big vacations. For the time being, they plan day trips to the beach in the minivan “throwing in some tacos on the way home, tip toe around the tantrums and call it a day.” Not to sell themselves short, the Call family did a recent summer vacation in the minivan to Montana…52 hours of driving, 3300 miles, DVD’s, headphones, and lots of gas station stops...Elliott can’t believe that Maggie was able to put up with him for all of those hours at a time.

“I’m pretty sure she almost took the keys and left me at a gas station in Nevada.” Thankfully, she did not, and back home in Danville is where they ended up. Moving back home to Danville was a priority for Elliott. Although it may have been a tough sell to convince Maggie to move to California, she has thrived in the area. Elliott was able to convince Maggie that there is something “truly unique” about the small town in which the community is built on close relationships with neighbors, a fantastic education, nearly perfect weather and a plethora of outdoor and recreational opportunities. After renting for a few years off of Estates Dr, the Calls recently bought a home in the Town and Country neighborhood. Having grown up off of Green Valley Rd., Elliot acknowledges that it is only recently that he has come to appreciate how much the west side has to offer.

He is grateful for the daily opportunity to “bump into old friends, families, mentors, and coaches that still call Danville home.” You will be sure to see Maggie at Trader Joe’s picking up frozen pizzas for their regular family movie nights, or perhaps you have even run into the Calls walking in town. With a family of 4 little kids, the Calls greeting for their neighbors is “You will hear us before you see us!” From the Danville Living family, we can’t wait for both!

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share?

Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at aangstenberger@bestversionmedia.com.

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Pet Corner

ARF Adoption Stars

Marigold

Sumatran

Marigold is a mellow soul. Her friendly nature makes her a joy to be around, whether you are enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park or cuddled up at home. Marigold enjoys her walks and is eager to hop in the car for a road trip, but does not mind spending a relaxing night in with the family. Marigold looks forward to sharing her love with a forever family who will appreciate her unique and gentle spirit. Marigold has a positive history with other dogs and currently weighs 73 pounds.

Sumatran is a unique girl looking for a patient and loving forever home. With the right environment, a caring family, and plenty of tasty treats she’ll to blossom into a wonderful companion. She would thrive in a home where she can gradually build trust and come out of her shell. Despite her shyness, she’s super curious, always wanting to investigate every fun thing a room has to offer! Sumatran has a positive history with other cats and may enjoy having a kitty friend to keep her company.

ARF adoption fees:

ARF adoption fees:

By Cole Kuiper, ARF

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dopt a new best friend at ARF in Walnut Creek! View available dogs and cats online or visit ARF in-person: Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6 pm, with early-bird sign-in available on weekdays beginning at 9 am.

Our team is excited to guide you in choosing a pet, share information about their history and behavior, and provide helpful resources.

Here are a couple of our adorable animals looking for love:

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$150 $50 for an adult dog $375 $50 for a puppy (<6 months) $75 $50 for a special-needs dog $200 $50 for a special-needs puppy (<6 months) $75 $50 for a senior dog (7+ years)

Adoption fees waived for US military Veterans

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$100 $50 for an adult cat $175 $50 for a kitten (<6 months) $150 $50 for two adult cats, $300 for two kittens $50 for a special-needs cat $100 $50 for a special-needs kitten (<6 months) $50 for a senior cat (7+ years) Adoption fees waived for US military Veterans

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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 | 12/10/23

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Verona Ave Alexander Ln Del Amigo Rd Roberts Ct

Love Ln Mira Loma Lane Montair Drive Love Ln Way Points Rd

$1,899,000 $1,995,000 $2,695,000 $2,790,000

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

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

Garden Creek Pl $915,000 $920,000 Hartford Road $1,599,000 $1,908,000 Town&Country Dr $1,695,000 $2,000,000

Rutherford Drive $1,795,000 $2,200,000 $2,088,800 $1,900,000 Briar Place Las Barrancas Dr $2,295,000 $2,235,000

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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.

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January CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sat., Jan 13 Preschool Performance: The The Bubble Lady @ Village Theater Get excited as the Bubble Lady returns to the Village Theatre for a special two-performance family event. Be amazed by a variety of feats and tricks all having to do with bubbles!

Time: 10:30am and 12:15pm Cost: $7 More Information: email jdunn@danville.ca.gov

Fri., Jan. 19 Classical Musical Corner Featuring The Laudami Ensemble @Village Theater Treat your senses to the classical sounds of Bach, Vivaldi, Froberger, and others with this musical duet featuring the violin and harpsichord.

Time: 7-8:30pm Cost: $20 / $10 for students and educators with school identification.

Discounted tickets can be purchased at the door only.

More information: Call 925-314-3418

Sat., Jan. 20 Driven To Abstraction Art Exhibit and Opening Reception @ Village Theater and Art Gallery Driven To Abstraction features the work full of five unique artists with diverse backgrounds who have found commonality in their love for abstract visual art and are all inspired by nature and local landscapes. Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Time: January 20, 2024 - March 22, 2024 during operating hours Cost: Free

Fri., Jan 26 Kids Night Out @ Danville Community Center and Library Looking to have a night out, drop off your children at Kids’ Night Out, conveniently located at the Danville Community Center in the heart of downtown Danville. Gather with your friends and have the little ones wear their favorite pajamas and bring their sleeping bag and pillow. Children will participate in various games, crafts, and a big-screen movie.

Time: 6:30-10pm Cost: $21 (R), $25 (NR) More information: email recreation@danville.ca.gov

Every Saturday Farmers’ Market @ 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, seafood, meats, local honey, and baked goods. More information at www.pcfma.com Time: 9am-1pm Cost: Free

SAVE THE DATE: Sun., Feb 11 Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley Annual Crab Feed & Auction @Vetrans Memorial Building Fresh Cracked Crab, Silent Auction and Beer & Wine Bar! Ticket sales are limited. To Purchase Tickets Contact: Michael Slattengren at slattengren.vnvdv@gmail.com Time: 1pm

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January Book Sale!

By Vicky Spranger, Publicity Coordinator, Friends of the Danville Library

Saturday, January 27th from 10am to 2pm The Friends of the Danville Library (FODL) will host a pop-up used book sale to raise money for our local library.

Saturday, January 27th from 10am to 2pm Mt. Diablo Room of the Danville Library, 400 Front Street, Danville Book prices start at $2.00. Less for children’s chapter books Cash, local checks, and credit cards accepted.

Book donations will be accepted during the sale. Limit of 4 bags per patron.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Become a Member of the FODL and support library programs Volunteer to work in the bookstore Donations of foreign bills or coins accepted Donations of BART paper tickets accepted We now offer Gift Certificates!

For more information, talk with any of the Pop-Up Sales Associates wearing green aprons. Or visit the bookstore Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm to speak with a volunteer.

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We are looking for articles from you, our residents.

Tell us about a charity you volunteer for, a hobby, a great hike you’ve found, a special way you celebrated a holiday, craft ideas, recipes, a beautiful photo!

Send your ideas or photos to aangstenberger@bestversionmedia.com by the 10th of the month for publishing the next month.

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Expert Contributor

Feeling Stuck?

By W. Todd Galde, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

Ready to Move but You Don’t Want to Sell First?

Buying your next home BEFORE you sell is possible and easier than you think!

You are ready to make the move, downsizing to a smaller home, transitioning to a retirement community, moving to be closer to the grandkids, or maybe relocating out-of-state.

Whatever the dream is, you are ready!

You may have even found “the one,” but you are feeling stuck because you think you have to sell your current home first and then you think of everything you have to do to make that happen, like moving all of the things you’ve collected over the years to storage, doing repairs and renovations, replacing your weathered furniture with a more contemporary look… and you give up the dream because you feel stuck!

There is good news for people feeling stuck: with enough equity, you can buy your next home BEFORE having to sell your current home. In fact, did you know that over 75%

of homeowners in Danville have enough equity and can buy their next home before they must sell? 75%! Are YOU one of them?

If you are considering moving here are some of the advantages of buying your next home before selling your current one.

1. Locate your dream home now

When you are able to buy a new home before selling your current one, you have more time to explore different properties and neighborhoods without feeling rushed.

You can take your time to find the home of your dreams without worrying about the added pressure of having to move out of your current home quickly… and your offer on the new home will be non-contingent on selling your old home!

2. Avoiding temporary housing costs

Having to live in temporary housing until you can find your next home can be expensive and inconvenient, especially if you have a family or pets. When you buy a new home first, you can avoid these costs and move directly into your new home.

3. Less pressure to accept lower offers

When you have moved out and your current home is fixed up and properly staged, you’re in a better position to negotiate with potential buyers. More buyers will be interested in your home and this competition will ensure you get the highest possible offer.

4. Avoiding a rushed move

When you buy your new home before selling your current one, you can take your time to pack, organize, and move at your own pace without worrying about strict deadlines.

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5. Ability to make renovations or repairs

If you buy your new home before selling your current one, you have the flexibility to renovate the new home before moving in, fix up the old home without you in it, or both! In either case, you won’t have to deal with the inconvenience of living in a construction zone while you’re making these changes.

Buying your next home before selling your current home can have significant benefits.

By giving yourself more time to find your dream home, avoiding temporary housing costs, and having the flexibility to make renovations, you can ensure that your next move is a smooth and stress-free process.

Additionally, with less pressure to accept lower offers and avoiding a rushed move, you can make sure that you get the best price for your current home and enjoy the process of moving into your new one.

For more information and to see if you qualify, visit www.BuyBeforeSell.com.

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New Year, New Foods!

By Kaylan Rizkalli, Member of the Danville Youth Council

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t’s a new year, meaning that not only is it time to start on your New Year’s Resolutions, but it is also the perfect time to expand your horizons and get outside of your comfort zone. A great way to do this is by trying some new foods from various different cultures, and Danville has many yummy restaurants perfect for this.

One fairly new restaurant in Danville is Falafel Boy on Hartz Avenue! With a plethora of rich, Middle Eastern foods to pick from and even more side dishes, you’ll be sure to find something you love. The restaurant also has many vegan and gluten free options such as the Baba Ganouge, a rich, creamy side dish made with Tahini and eggplant. Another great option to try is the Chicken Shawerma or really any of their specialty wraps. If you want to try some delicious and healthy Middle Eastern food, then this is the place to be!

Another restaurant that opened up in Danville around this time last year was Nick the Greek. Nick the Greek is a fantastic

restaurant that is super in touch with their community. According to their official website, for every Jerry rice bowl sold, one dollar is donated to the 49ers Foundation. The 49ers Foundation uses football to empower children all over the Bay Area, and is strongly supported by Nick the Greek. So, if you want to try some yummy Greek food, like their extremely popular Gyro Bowls, and help out the Bay Area, be sure to stop by.

Lastly, if you’re craving some mouth-watering Thai food, check out the Lotus Thai also on Hartz Avenue. With a wide variety of foods to pick from off of their menu, diners can enjoy anything from the Honey Grilled Pork to Fresh Avocado Rolls. Plus, if you love their food, like I know you will, you can even order catering party trays for some delicious meals that will make your guests never want to leave!

All throughout Danville, there are awesome new places to try different foods and appreciate many cultures from around the world. With the new year upon us, this is the perfect time to get out there and try something new!

Kaylan Rizkalli is currently a Sophomore at Carondelet High School and loves to be active in her community. She is a part of Model United Nations and the Photography club at her school, and plays soccer and lacrosse. In her free time, she loves to play piano and read mystery books. She is thrilled to be a teen journalist for Danville Living CA because of her love of writing and excitement over being able to share her thoughts on different topics to her peers and neighbors.

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Pet Corner

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Giving Them Another Chance

By Sue James, President

POMPANO - EAST COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER DOG LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME

petting. I’m also a good walking partner.

Despite my size, I’m well behaved on a leash.

My affectionate nature would likely make me a great companion for a family. I am neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and ready to go to my new forever home.

I am located at the East County Animal Shelter – 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin. You can see more about Boogie and additional pictures and videos at www.tvar.org

FOSTER KITTEN PROGRAM CHOOMBA - FOSTER KITTEN

Hi - my name is Pompano. The shelter volunteers say that I’m an easy-going dog.

I’m a handsome brown and black Shepherd mix around five years old with ears that sometimes slightly flop over. I currently weigh 81 pounds. The volunteers appreciate how patient I am when they come to take me in or out of my cage. I also sit politely for treats and take them gently. I know basic commands like ‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘shake’.

having trouble digesting his food and was struggling to grow. With quick intervention, TVAR was able to have him seen by the veterinarian, where it was determined he had a bacterial infection in his gastrointestinal tract.

Choomba was given antibiotics and supportive care in his foster home and quickly recovered and began to grow and thrive once again. Helping kittens like Choomba is made possible by TVAR’s compassionate fosters and donors.

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.

Choomba was brought into TVAR’s kitten foster program when he was only about four weeks old. Separated from his mama and all alone at such a young age, he was in dire need of human intervention. Choomba was

TVAR is a locally based and volunteer run 501(c)3 animal rescue organization.

With our foster dog and foster kitten programs and our Dog and Cat Shelter programs at the East County Animal Shelter, TVAR assists in saving hundreds and hundreds of animals yearly in the Tri-Valley and surrounding areas. We are celebrating 30 years of saving lives with over 250 local volunteers. At TVAR, we rely solely on Public Support to fund our life saving programs.

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Playing fetch is one of my all-time favorite pastimes. You are in luck if you don’t like chasing after balls. I bring the ball back to YOU and drop it by your feet.

I’m a very affectionate dog and will snuggle up to the volunteers for some attention and

Expert Contributor

“Learn to behave as if...”

Dr. Harry Edwards

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

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hink of everyday as practice. If each day demands your best self, and you perform at your best, you will get your best.

What a great philosophy to start 2024! Imagine that every day you wake up knowing that you are going to be challenged and that you are expected to perform at your best. Athletes do this before any game.

What keeps us from realizing that this philosophy can motivate us to make every day a new commitment for self improvement and in turn, through example, improvement of others?

The quote above is from Dr. Harry Edwards, a professor of mine when I attended UC Berkeley, Dr. Edwards lived and strived to change people’s perspective about themselves and their ability to change others. As a renowned sports psychologist and a consultant for the San Francisco 49ers, his philosophy towards athletes including people like Jerry Rice, provides a foundation and perspective to motivate the best in any person. Rice believes that you have to “Look the part, act the part, to be the part.” If you are not taking the time to present your best self, how is anyone else going to feel your full potential? Whether you are setting an example for your family, your work environment or for others you meet, take the time to reflect on the image you wish to project.

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Putting Your Health First

This image can be as basic as how you dress and present yourself to what you wear to go to the grocery store. My mother lectured me as a little girl to look and act your best. You don’t know who you may run into or who you may influence. If this used to be you and something has changed, maybe it’s time to carve your new path. If this is something you aspire to but are stuck, EYHLIFECoach can partner with you to figure out where and why you are stuck. 2024 can be your new beginning to rejuvenate the best of you. Happy New Year!

Christina Dalton is the Principal of EYH Life Coach. She applies her own personal and career transitions along with several degrees and credentials to provide insight and knowledge into the coaching experience. Christina handpicks her staff, all of whom are ICF credentialed and have unique experiences to create invaluable coaching sessions.

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Expert Contributor

Don’t Wait Until You’re Ready

By Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, Realtor® at Compass

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f you’re like me, you prefer to invite people into your home on those rare days when everything is as close to perfect, as possible. I’ve found that too many people feel this way about inviting their Realtor over, especially when they’re thinking about selling their home. Don’t wait!

The best time to invite your Realtor® over to talk about selling your home is before you start getting the house ready. Why? A good Realtor® is a wealth of knowledge. We can advise you about which pre-market projects make sense….and which ones don’t.

We also have great contacts and can often put you in touch with just the right tradesperson to help you get things done. If there is enough time to prepare, we may be able to make suggestions that you hadn’t considered. Often these are small, simple updates that bring you the highest return on investment.

In our local market, most home sellers provide buyers with “premarket” inspection reports. Your Realtor® can help you decide which inspections are important for your sale, and which (if any) repairs should be done prior to marketing.

Did you know that many stagers can help you with preparation, as well? Most will gladly advise you on just the right paint colors for your home, flooring choices and other selections, saving you the time and aggravation of trying to make those decisions. A talented stager will have an eye for “what could be” in your home…usually at very little expense. They know that it’s most important to make sure that your home photographs well, as nearly all buyers decide in advance which homes they are willing to consider touring, based primarily on the marketing pictures. Your Realtor® can introduce you to talented, local stagers.

Do you have strong equity in your home? Did you know that your Realtor® may be able to help you with no cost options that allow you to access some of your equity in advance of the sale, in order to prepare your house for market? This can be a huge help with covering the cost of improvements, repairs, cleaning, moving, storage & more.

Finally, if you’re like me, it’s amazing what you get done when there’s a deadline approaching. It’s sort of like that last half hour before guests arrive. Creating a plan with your Realtor® just might be what you need to keep you on track, so that you can list your property for sale at the best strategic time.

Every home sale is unique. If the thought of selling your home has you feeling overwhelmed, please feel free to reach out to me at 925-9645010 or via email at Lisa.Hopkins@Compass.com for a custom analysis of your options. Even if you’re not ready to make a move today, it’s never too early to start planning for success. DRE#01111126.

Lisa’s consultative and solutions based approach to real estate has been impressing her clients for 32 years. Lisa is an East Bay native and longtime Danville resident, where she’s been actively involved in the community while raising her two children. DRE#01111126

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Citizens Police Academy

By Lindsay Ortiz, Community Services and Crime Prevention Coordinator

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anville residents interested in the inner workings of law enforcement are invited to apply for the Citizens’ Police Academy, which begins a new session on March 27, 2024. Danville police officer instructors will cover a number of topics, including Patrol Procedures, Traffic Enforcement, Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, Crime Prevention, Criminal Prosecution, and Driving Instruction. Classes are held in-person on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm for seven consecutive weeks, with two Saturday sessions.

Interested applicants can complete an application found at danville.ca.gov.

For further information, you may reach out to Lindsay Ortiz,925-314-3717 or lortiz@danville.ca.gov.

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Expert Contributor

New Year, New Hope: Resolutions for Caregivers

By Eunice O’Farrell, Executive Director, Carefield Pleasanton

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s the confetti settles and the glitter fades from another holiday season, many of us turn our attention to the New Year, brimming with resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives. But for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the usual resolutions – “get fit,” “eat healthier,” “travel more” – can feel daunting.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be a demanding and everchanging journey. Before you give up on the idea of resolutions altogether, consider reframing them as acts of self-compassion and resilience that can benefit both you and your loved one.

Prioritize Self-Care: Your Cup Must Overflow to Pour for Others

Imagine a beautiful vase, brimming with love and care. That’s you, the caregiver. But if you pour endlessly without refilling, the vase eventually empties. This year, resolve to fill your own cup first. Schedule that longoverdue massage, join a yoga class, or simply savor a cup of tea in quiet solitude. Remember, a healthy and replenished you is a better caregiver.

Embrace the Power of “No”: Boundaries are Beautiful

Saying “no” can feel like a betrayal, especially when faced with the pleading eyes of a loved one. But boundaries are not walls; they’re fences that protect both you and your loved one. This year, resolve to set clear limits, whether it’s delegating tasks, saying no to extra commitments, or simply taking a break when you need it. A well-rested and empowered caregiver is a more effective one.

Find Joy in the Journey: Laughter is the Best Medicine

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

But amidst the challenges, there are moments of pure, unadulterated joy.

This year, resolve to savor those moments. Laugh at silly jokes, sing old songs, and dance like nobody’s watching (even if someone is!). Remember, laughter is the best medicine, and joy is a shared language that transcends memory loss.

Connect with Other Caregivers: You Are Not Alone

Caregiving can be a lonely journey, but you are not alone.

This year, resolve to build your support network. Join a local caregiver group, connect with online communities, or simply reach out to a trusted friend. Sharing your experiences and burdens with others who understand can be a lifesaver.

Celebrate Small Victories: Big Changes Begin with Tiny Steps

Forget the grand, sweeping resolutions. This year, focus on the small, everyday victories. Did your loved one remember your name? Did they enjoy a walk in the park? Celebrate these moments! Remember, progress in Alzheimer’s care often happens in tiny, incremental steps. And each step, however small, is a cause for celebration.

The team at Carefield Pleasanton is always available to answer your questions about memory care for your loved one, and the benefits of a community. Join our caregiver’s brunch and support group - contact Carefield Pleasanton by calling (925) 750-8744 or visit www.CarefieldPleasanton.com today.

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Cooking Corner

Sunday Sauce

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010

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ou don’t have to be Italian to love a good Sunday sauce. This dish goes by many names, and comes in many different styles.

Sunday gravy, sugo or just plain red sauce.

Sometimes it’s spicy, sometimes it’s heavy on the tomatoes or heavy on the meat. There really is no wrong way to make a Sunday sauce as long as you add a heavy dash of love. I came up with this recipe when I was short on prep time and only needed a two person serving.

This recipe can always be doubled or tripled if you plan to feed a crowd. The only problem you’ll have is deciding which pasta to serve this over. I’m going with angel hair because it’s my husband‘s favorite.

Small-batch Sunday sauce Time: 7 Hours. 30 minutes of active cooking.

Serves: 2-4

You will need;

• 1-2 sausage link (casing removed) hot or mild • 1-2 pound bone-in beef shank, cross cut • Drizzle of olive oil, divided • 3/4 C. Yellow onion, finely chopped

• 1 Celery rib, finely chopped • 1/2 C. Carrot finely shredded • 2-3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced • 1/3 C. White or red wine • 1 tsp. Dry Italian seasoning • 1 Can high quality Italian crushed tomatoes • 1 Can 8oz tomato sauce • 1/3 C. Chicken broth or water • Salt and Pepper • A big dash of red pepper flakes (optional)

Putting it together;

Pull out your crock pot and set it to low heat so it can warm up. Next, rub the beef shank with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a sauté pan, heat the oil and brown the sausages until it’s no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer it to the crockpot leaving the sausage grease. Add a little oil to that same pan and sear the the beef for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the beef to the crockpot. Add a little more oil to the pan and throw in the onion, carrots and celery. Sauté on medium heat for 3-5

minutes or until the veggies are soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the wine and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, spices, broth and salt and pepper to taste. Once it comes to a boil, pour the tomato sauce over the beef and cover it. After 6 hours, the meat will be tender and hearty. Add more salt and pepper if needed and remove the bones that were in the beef shank. Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or polenta with lots of parsley and parmesan cheese.

Stephanie Seaberg has lived in the East Bay for the last 30 years, and is a SRVHS Alumni.

Steph is a play-writer and director for Theater Performance Workshop, KAOS Camp, and Golden Oak Montessori. Steph lives for cooking, theater, photography, travel, and singing.

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Town of Danville

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Season of Giving Campaign

By Alicia Gee, Project Manager SRVEF

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he San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF), with our schoolbased affiliates, is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

We want to thank all those that have become friends of the foundation and helped us make our goal.

To learn more go to srvef.org SRVEF will be matching up to $5,000 towards our $25,000 goal to help prepare students to live and learn in a world of information.

Go to srvef.org/ to become a Friend of the Foundation and support School Libraries.

Thank you!

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Local Sports

Annual General Meeting 2023 Recap

By Melissa Durkee, Marketing & Communications Director, Mustang Soccer

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n November 13, 2023, Mustang Soccer held our Annual General Meeting.

The nominating slate for the new board members was presented and voted on by the membership, and many were presented with special recognition awards.

New Board Members are Chris Frangos and Gregory DePaco. Chris will take on the role of Competitive Director and Gregory will take on the role of Equipment Director.

Returning Board Members are Ricardo Martinez and Tripp McNutt. Ricardo will take on the new position of President and Tripp will stay in his current position as Recreational Director - Girls.

The Linda Ziemba Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Kelvin Downes, in recognition for generously volunteering his time and energy on behalf of all the youth of the Mustang Soccer League.

The Rick Samson Memorial Volunteer Award was presented to Alan Summers, in recognition for generously volunteering his time and energy on behalf of the competitive youth athletes of the Mustang Soccer League.

The Bob Oxenburgh “Honor the Game” Award was presented to our Youth Referee Mentor Program, which included, Greg Burgess, Jit Mistry, and Jon Talbot, in recognition for best exemplifying the spirit of “honoring the game” through his actions and sportsmanship, demonstrating to the children that the game and its values are more important than a victory.

The Kinnear Competitive Coach of the Year Award was presented to Fredrick W. Wilson III, in recognition for always putting the betterment of his players first, in all trainings and games. He displays integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to the philosophy of our competitive program.

Referee of the Year Award was presented to Adult Referees, David Brophy and Sarah Mitchell, and Youth Referees, Max Burgess and Jasmine (Jay) Rudick, who all officiated a minimum of 20 games this Fall season as both centers and AR, have positive attitudes, demonstrated professionalism, are good listeners, and live our Mustang Soccer Referee Motto, “Learn and practice something every game!”

Student-Athlete Awards were presented to four student-athletes, who are seniors in high school, in recognition ​​ of their altruistic and valuable contributions to Mustang Soccer, outstanding performance as a soccer athlete, and exemplary academic achievements. This year’s recipients are Emily Kalin and Joshua Balagot.

Youth Coaches were given special recognition for their willingness to assist with our Recreational program, allowing more youth the ability to play on a team. Thank you to Joshua Balagot, Ella Beardslee, Connor Clark, James Downes, Alden Hofstde, Taylor Juroff, Emily Kalin, Neal Malik, Nicole McClure, Bella Silva, and Nick Timbers.

Special Recognition was given to Bill O’Donnell for his long-term commitment as a team admin for the 06B ECNL Team.

Special Guest, Marin King Goldt, widow of Dick King, was in attendance.

She expressed her and her family’s sincere gratitude to the club for the continuation of our annual end of season Rec and Rec Plus Dick King Tournament, named after her late husband. Please see this year’s winners.

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Local Sports

SRV FALL SPORTS

By Chris deClercq, San Ramon Valley High School Athletic Director

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e have had a fantastic year of Athletic Success at SRVHS. Please join me in celebrating our Fall Sports Achievements. Go Wolves!

Girls Water Polo

Finished 2nd in EBAL, advanced to the NCS semi-finals.

All League Players

1st ever season! Finished 4th in the EBAL.

1st team- Shelby Killingsworth and Daphne Mundelius 2nd team- Morgan Hoffman and Natalie Buck

All League players:

Boys Water Polo

Flag Football

1st team- Ella Gunderson 2nd team Hania Bowes

Girls Volleyball

Finished 2nd in EBAL, and were selected to the NCS Open division.

Finished 2nd in EBAL, advanced to the NCS Semi-Finals, and the Norcal Regional quarter-finals.

Advanced to the NorCal regional semi-finals.

All League Players:

1st team- Grayson Konigsberg and Sawyer Jones

1st team- Lucy Chertock 2nd team- Maddie Connelly and Sophia Vella

All League Players

2nd team- Evan Liberatore and Julius Martell

Football

EBAL Mountain Division Champions, qualified for the NCS Open division, finished as the NCS runner-up.

All League Players

Offensive Player of the year/1st team- Luke Baker Defensive Player of the year/1st team- Marco Jones 1st team- Owen Scott, Jack Horton, Julian Cambra, Will Catterton, and Dylan Dietsch 2nd team- Kevin Spears, Mitch Bruno, Max Ellis, Lincoln Katz, Brady Shay, and Austin Shelton

Girls Tennis

Finished 2nd in EBAL Valley Division, advanced to the NCS

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team tournament. Doubles team of Naga Kaarthik & Monika Tekic advanced to the NCS quarter finals.

Girls Golf

Team advanced to the NCS team tournament. Mia McDowell qualified for the NCS division 1 tournament and placed 13th out of 144.

All League

1st team- Mia McDowell

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Cross Country

Boys- Qualified for the EBAL tournament.

Girls- EBAL Champions, NCS Champions, 10th place finish at the California State Meet.

All League

1st team- Hailey Gunderson(G) 2nd team- Alexandra Smith(G), Desi Herrerias(B), Margo Schultz(G), and Alyssa Salven(G) Hon. Mention- Grace Roesgen(G) and Avery Knapp Sideline Cheer, POM, and Band all performed during the fall at various events and games and were awesome!!

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Expert Contributor

New Year and New Beauty Membership Plan

By Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS

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t Blackhawk Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, we recognize the challenges of maintaining beauty goals and regimens, which is why we decided to provide customized Beauty Membership plans. A few months ago, we launched a new membership plan powered by PRIVI. This new plan offers numerous advantages, including discounted pricing for MedSpa services and products, convenient monthly payment options, and priority scheduling.

Achieving and maintaining your beauty goals is akin to maintaining an athletic club membership; both require usage and consistency. Just as a healthy and active lifestyle is essential for maintaining an ideal body weight and shape, aesthetics demand a regular commitment for optimal results. Our new PRIVI Beauty Membership plan offers a straightforward, affordable solution to establish and sustain a consistent appointment schedule for various skin care and cosmetic treatments, such as HydraFacials, dermal fillers, “tox” injections, laser treatments, and other non-surgical procedures.

For HydraFacials, we utilize a patented device that provides exfoliation, cleansing, extraction, and hydration to the face. Sun exposure, pollution, and stress can harm skin cells, hindering the production of collagen and elastin—the crucial components for healthy, radiant, and youthful-looking skin. HydraFacial treatments work by exfoliating damaged cells, hydrating tissues, and cleansing with antioxidants.

Peptides and hyaluronic acid are then applied to revitalize and protect the skin, promoting collagen and elastin production. Not only are HydraFacials effective, but they also provide a soothing and relaxing experience with instant results.

Dermal fillers, administered through injections, are a popular non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment. They are designed to reduce lines, creases, and areas that appear “sunken-in.” Dermal fillers work by restoring volume to areas that have lost it, resulting in a smoother, more youthful, and enhanced appearance. Beyond addressing volume loss, fillers can also be used to augment and enhance lips, cheekbones, or the chin.

Botox, Dysport and Daxxify are three different “tox” injectables we offer to address wrinkles associated with frown lines, forehead furrows, and crow’s feet caused by muscle action. Both Botox, Dysport and Daxxify are simple proteins that are injected into a muscle to create weakness. By precisely and temporarily weakening these muscles, we can soften expressions and reduce or eliminate wrinkles and frown lines.

If you want to learn more about our new PRIVI Beauty Membership plan or how HydraFacial, dermal fillers, and “tox” injectables can enhance your appearance, please contact our office at 925.736.5757. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you look your best in this new year!

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Vietnam Veteran’s Crabfeed

By Dennis Giacovelli

Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley Annual Crab Feed & Auction

Sunday, February 11, 2024 Fresh Cracked Crab Silent Auction Beer & Wine Bar Ticket sales are limited

Doors open at 1:00 PM San Ramon Valley Veterans Memorial Building -

400 Hartz Ave. Danville, CA 94526 Tickets $85.00 ea.

To Purchase Tickets Contact: Michael Slattengren @slattengren.vnvdv@gmail.com

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