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Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet the Boquiren Family: Sunshine and Smiles

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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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You Want to See the World — But Are You Prepared?

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Summer Bucket List

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Town and Kiwanis Club to Partner for Labor Day Weekend Parade

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Arts Around August - a month-long celebration of the arts

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Local Author Pens New Children’s Book

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What’s “Brotox” and Why Is It So Popular?

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Finish the Season Strong!

Local Sports

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Mustang Hires One of Country’s Best Keepers Coaches in Former Cal Star Henry Foulk

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Red White and Blueberry Pie!

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Cool Roofs Expert Contributor

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“Sculpture in the Garden” at the Ruth Bancroft Garden supporting Local Scholarships for Women

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Oxygen, Beautiful Oxygen!

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Tee it Up in the Coachella Valley

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Push Present Gift Ideas for the New Parent & Grandparents!

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Resident Feature

Pet Corner

Expert Contributor Adventure Time

Community News

Arts & Culture Arts & Culture

Expert Contributor

Local Sports

Cooking Corner

Charity Spotlight

Expert Contributor Tee Time

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Hey Neighbors!

Happy Fourth of July to all! I hope you had a fantastic holiday break with family and friends. We’ve been spending days down at the pool, biking all around Danville, and taste-testing all the ice cream we come across.

This month you will meet the amazing Boquiren Family. Alicia, Joel, and their two cool kids have lived in Danville for years. They are super talented and truly one of the nicest families you will ever meet. I feel very blessed to know them personally - this article was so much fun to write!

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!

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Expert Contributors

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

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.

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Expert Contributors

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

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.

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.

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

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school. He “eventually won Alicia’s heart by helping her collect data for her dissertation on cultural psychology, and they started with a long distance relationship.” Three years later they hosted a gorgeous wedding in California, nestled among the vineyards of wine country.

Currently, Joel is a Vice President and General Manager of the Americas for Lexar. His work in the memory chip industry over the last several years has kept him in Silicon Valley, working at some of the top companies in the country like Sandisk, Western Digital, and Micron. Upon graduating from high school, Joel enrolled in the Navy and served for four years. While in the Navy, he won the admirable “Sailor of the Year.” He then went on to earn his degree from San Diego State University.

Alicia attended Santa Clara University for her undergraduate degree, and then earned her PhD in counseling psychology at Washington State University. She is now a counseling psychologist. Alicia “is a tenured faculty member at the Wright Institute in Berkeley and provides individual therapy at her private practice (del Prado Counseling & Consulting) in downtown Danville.” There she works with adults, professionals, and families dealing with relationship challenges; she covers everything from anxiety to depression and trauma. One of her other focuses is consulting and providing “training for companies who are working on diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.”

Alicia has co-written two books, It’s Time To Talk (and Listen): How to Have Constructive Conversations About Race, Class, Sexuality, Ability & Gender in a Polarized World, and most recently the children’s book, Proud of My Mommy. She has also contributed several articles to the renowned publication, Psychology Today, where she has a column titled “Speaking from the Heart”.

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ften we see couples courting one another with flowers, fancy dates, and other fun gifts, but Joel Boquiren knew that in order to truly win Alicia del Prado over, he had to step his game up even further.

After meeting Alicia at a wedding in Hawaii in 2005, Joel traveled back to Dallas where he was working for CompUSA. Alicia went back up to Washington where she was attending graduate

Proud of My Mommy is a celebration of all the work moms do inside and outside of the home. Especially over this past year, it’s never been more clear that moms everywhere should be donning superhero capes. Straight from the book itself, “Follow the journey of several children and their working moms to learn how they address staying connected while being apart. Spark conversation with your child to foster pride in the contributions working mommies make to better the community, fulfill career aspirations, and provide financial and emotional support to the family unit.” You can find a copy locally at Games Unlimited, located in the Livery.

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The two little guys that made Joel and Alicia parents are Ethan (9 years old) and Mason (7 years old). Both boys are active and passionate in their pursuits. Ethan loves flag football, baseball and basketball. He is also a Danville Living CA published artist and has an instagram account for his creations: @coolbb2.1212!

He loves to draw. Recently he learned to skateboard, snowboard and ski - so he’ll be busy year round! Mason is a big baseball fan and apparently has a swing that’s not to be messed with! Like his brother, he learned some snow sports recently, but he’s decided he prefers skiing over snowboarding. He also loves running, soccer, playing the piano and going on treasure hunts.

The other members of the Boquiren family are Jack the Cockapoo and Oreo the hamster. Jack is only 4 months old and traveled all the way from Indiana to make Ethan and Mason the happiest boys on the west coast. The boys love playing with Jack all day. Oreo is a very large black and white hamster that has been with the family for 1.5 years.

Together everyone loves traveling to their cabin in Soda Springs. The boys have a favorite spot to climb and build forts, which is probably where they developed their secret brother handshake! Joel and Alicia had their honeymoon in Costa Rica and traveled to western Europe and the Philippines before they had their boys. As a family, they’ve been to Hawaii, Toronto, Las Vegas, and more. On a memorable trip to New York City, the boys did their best Kevin McCallister and ordered the “Home Alone” sundae at the Plaza and took a carriage ride

through Central Park. Traveling is an important part of their life.

“We value having our children understand their cultural heritages and celebrate the diversity in the world.”

Tucked back in their west side neighborhood, Joel is known for his cooking skills and his green thumb at landscaping. He also loves all sports and is a big Lakers, 49ers, and SF Giants fan. Alicia loves yoga, arranging flowers, and of course, writing.

Perseverance and hope are important values to the Boquiren family, which is why their oft-used phrase to help the boys overcome frustrations or sadness is “there’s a solution to every problem”.

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 asullivan@bestversionmedia.com.

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Pet Adoption Corner

Bobby

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Ten-year-old Bobby is a sweet, mellow old man. He enjoys spending his time relaxing outside and getting lots of pets from his favorite people. He gets along well with other calm dogs but mostly likes to roam around. Bobby would do well in a quiet home where his easygoing demeanor will fit in perfectly. Bobby has some special medical needs that will require ongoing care, including a prescription urinary diet and regular monitoring with help from your veterinarian. Bobby has a positive history with other dogs, currently weighs 42 pounds, and his adoption fee has been prepaid by a generous donor.

Looking for a furry friend during this trying time? Good news — ARF is now offering a no-contact virtual adoption process! If you see an animal you’re interested in on our website, just fill out an online inquiry form. Once your inquiry has been received, you will be added to our virtual adoption queue.

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

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.

The adoption fee for puppies (<6 months) is $350, for adult dogs is $250, and senior dogs (7+ years) and special needs dogs are 50% off the adoption fee.

Eleven-week-old Trumpet is ready to find a loving home! She is positive for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), and shouldn’t live with any other non FeLV+ cats (FeLV is only contagious to cats; it is not contagious to humans, dogs, or other non-cat animals).

Trumpet must always remain an indoor kitty, and needs to be fed a nutritionally complete and balanced diet. Her adoption fee has been prepaid by a generous donor.

The adoption fee for kittens (<6 months) is $150, for adult cats is $100, $25 off each for multiple cats/kittens, and senior cats (7+ years) and special needs cats are 50% off the adoption fee.

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$505,000 $687,500 Ashley Cir $749,900 $800,000 Garden Creek Pl $848,000 $848,000 Elworthy Ranch Cir. $1,249,888 $1,200,000 Elsie Dr $1,199,900 $1,200,000 San Ramon Valley Blvd $634,950

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July

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mon., May 31 - Mon., Sep. 6

Shrumen Lumen

@Danville Library and The Village Theatre The Town of Danville is pleased to present its newest temporary Public Art Installation: Shrumen Lumen. On display in downtown Danville from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2021. The sculptures were conceived and created by a Bay Area group of engineers and artists: The FoldHaus Artist Collective. By day, the 12 x 14 ft mushrooms are an ethereal white, at night they come alive, as the mushroom caps open and close and a rainbow of LED lights cycle through from top to bottom back to the top again in a stunning display of art and engineering, creating a surprising and delightful experience.

Sat., Jun. 19 - Sun., Aug 22

Totally Trains Running Through the Depot @Museum of the San Ramon Valley Model trains will return for the summer. Whether young or old, you will love spending a summer afternoon watching the trains run around the tracks. 2021 Family Train Passes are available for purchase for $15. The pass entitles families to visit the museum every day during trains. https://museumsrv.org for more information

Every Wed. and Sun. in July

Fashion Through the Years Exhibit @Shadelands Ranch Museum In celebration of our Grand Re-Opening our archivist has curated a special “Fashion Through the Years” exhibit. Items from the late 1800s to today have been selected from our extensive clothing collection. The exhibit will be on display until August 31.Please stop by for a docent-lead tour. During this approximately one hour tour you will learn about life in Walnut Creek in the early 20th Century, the Penniman Family who owned Shadelands Ranch and enjoy the fashion exhibit. No appointment is necessary and we ask that all guests wear masks. wchistory.org Cost: Adults (17+) - $5.00; Youths (16 and under) – Free; WCHS Members - Free Time: any time between 1-4pm (last tour starts at 3:30)

Wed., Jul. 21

Kidchella 2021: Children’s Reading and Music Festival Series

Library (up to 2 per family, available first come first served until the 100 kits are gone) 12-12:45 p.m. -- Music performer Octopretzel. Register online for a socially-distanced spot on the Town Green through the Danville Recreation Guide.: Activity Number 29349 12-4 p.m. Music-themed StoryWalk: walk around the Town Green and read the laminated pages of a music-themed picture book.

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, 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 non-profit 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.

Save the Date Every Saturday in August

Family Chalk Art Downtown Walnut Creek @Various Locations Downtown Join us Saturday mornings in August for FAMILY CHALK DAYS. Bring your creativity and positive messages! Help CREATE ART that can be enjoyed all month long.

Cost: Free Time: 10-11:30 am Visit: walnutcreekdowntown.com/family-chalk-art for locations

@Danville Library and the Town Green 11-11:30 a.m. -- Online Musical Storytime (link to follow) 11:30 a.m. -- Musical Craft Kits at the Danville

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Expert Contributor

You Want to See the World — But Are You Prepared?

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

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s the world reopens in the aftermath of the pandemic, many Americans are starting to make travel plans for the first time in what feels like forever.

More of us are feeling comfortable to get on planes again — to destinations across the country and maybe even across the world.

We are more aware than ever before just how unexpected life can be and the twists and turns of our journeys.

However, when planning a vacation, we aren’t thinking about the worst-case scenario.

Should a loved one die away from home, the costs of bringing them back home or transporting them abroad can be astronomical and extremely complicated.

On average, it can cost $20,000 to transport a loved one who died in China back to the U.S. From Italy, it’s around $10,000. Even within the U.S., transporting someone from across the country can cost somewhere between $2,000 to $3,000.

Time and time again, our team has witnessed the pain of families who were caught off guard, trying to cope with their grief while being hit with unexpected expenses and fees.

Cypress Lawn offers a Travel Protection Plan as an important way to shield your family from these financial and logistical complications during a time of emotional pain and stress. This plan gives families the coverage they need — and peace of mind they deserve.

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This one-time, lifetime fee covers the costs associated with transporting a loved one back home, including securing the documentation and paperwork, ensuring their body is placed in the correct type of container, handling the logistics of air transportation, and guaranteeing your loved one is treated with dignity and respect every step of the way.

We strongly believe in our Travel Protection Plan because it provides an additional layer of defense for families against the unknown. Many of the families we meet with at Cypress Lawn decide to include the Travel Protection Plan as part of their preplanning arrangements.

When you’re ready to learn more about this important program, don’t hesitate to contact our team of caring professionals.

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Adventure Time

Summer Bucket List

By JP Sullivan, Third grade

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very summer we buy a posterboard and make a big Summer Bucket List. A lot of these things can be done right in Danville! I’m most excited about going surfing and doing the Summer Bike Challenge. What is on your Summer Bucket List? * Go to the pool (at least 50 times) * Cook with my mom * Go to a baseball game * Go hiking (at least 25 times) * Make popsicles * Go to a farm * Read outside * Play a round of golf * Go fishing * Have a picnic * Water balloon fight * Make ice cream * Dance party * Finish my school’s summer reading program * Go surfing * Finish the Summer Bike Challenge (511cc.org/sbc) * Bike to the top of Las Trampas with my dad * Go to the beach * Try every ice cream place in Danville

Walnut Creek has some pianos outside that are fun to visit.

The library is my favorite place to bike to.

We pick out some books and read outside in the grass.

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Community News

Town and Kiwanis Club to Partner for

Labor Day Weekend Parade

By Nicola Shihab, Danville Public Information Officer

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own and Kiwanis Club to Partner for Labor Day Weekend Parade September date allows additional time for event planning and increased vaccinations As life continues to move back towards normalcy, the Town continues to work with community partners to find creative ways to keep the Danville spirit alive. While prioritizing the need to maintain community safety, event planning continues to adjust accordingly. After discussions between the Town of Danville and the Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley, we are excited to announce plans for a Labor Day Weekend Parade on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in downtown Danville. The event is being planned within State and County safety guidelines.

Always a popular summer event, the Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade was recently canceled for 2021. This mutual decision by the event organizer, the Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley and the Town, was driven by uncertainty regarding how or whether the State would be permitting large-scale outdoor events. The Kiwanis Club manages logistics and volunteers for the parade while the Town financially supports the event and provides resources and staffing. An event of this magnitude, which routinely draws around 40,000 spectators from around the Bay Area, requires months of planning and logistics including multi-jurisdictional police support, fire and emergency medical services, road closures and traffic management, as well as additional garbage receptacles, street sweepers, signage, and portable restrooms. In addition, the event organizers need to secure sponsors and enlist parade entries. With the proximity of the State’s June 15 reopening date to July 4th, a determination was made in early May, that there wasn’t enough time to safely plan a large-scale event for July 4th this year.

However, discussions between the Town and the Kiwanis Club continued, and, following the release of additional guidance by the California Department of Public Health on May 21, 2021, the decision was made to hold a Labor Day Parade in Danville in September 2021. The late summer date for this parade allows more time for the additional planning required to stage such a large event and increases the opportunity for more families to get vaccinated.

“We sincerely value our partnership with the Kiwanis and applaud their flexibility and energy in adapting to the current challenges of planning large events”, said Mayor Renee Morgan. She added,

“The Town and the Kiwanis are working together to organize a safe event and we are thrilled that Danville will be able to have a parade this year for our community. We urge everyone to get vaccinated so that this event can be a safe and fun occasion and we look forward to the 4th of July parade returning next year.”

Kiwanian, Rob Goldstein said “We are absolutely excited to celebrate July 4th on September 4th, what’s a few months to ensure the safety of our community? We all deserve to have the best and biggest parade in the Bay Area in celebration of the reopening of our state and Kiwanis in partnership with the Town of Danville is excited to deliver the event. We can make this year’s Labor Day parade a LABOR of love for our great Town”.

He added, “Kiwanis of the San Ramon Valley looks forward to the July 4, 2022 parade”.

Town staff continues to work with event organizers to monitor what activities are safe and realistic to implement and are hopeful that more events will return as the county continues to move forward. A number of other event organizers for community events have elected to cancel their events this year including the Memorial Day Ceremony, Danville Summerfest, Hot Summer Sundays Car Shows, and Danville d’Elegance Car Show.

As we continue to move forward, the latest information on all Town events can be found on the Town’s website calendar at www.danville.ca.gov/calendar.

For additional information, contact Lianna Adauto at (925) 3143309 or ladauto@danville.ca.gov.

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Arts & Culture

Arts Around August ~ a month-long celebration of the arts Submitted by Walnut Creek Downtown

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

Walnut Creek, a city rich in its arts offerings, is proud to bring this first-ever celebration to downtown and to partner with many of the city’s business, non-profit and arts organizations.

There will be events or activities every day during the month of August. Experiences for all ages include Summer Concert Series at Broadway Plaza, Movies Under the Stars, First Wednesday Street Faire, Downtown Stages (presented by local performing artists), Family Chalk Art Days, Moveable Feasts (an upscale culinary stroll including tastes from the best of Walnut Creek’s restaurants, with a little sample of public art sprinkled in), Paint the DownTOWN (a plein air art festival), Public Art Walking Tours, Weekly Art & History Scavenger Hunts, Family Theatre Sundays (Fantasy Forum performances for the whole family), Rehearsals on the Plaza, and Painted Pianos (8 pianos placed throughout downtown for all to enjoy).

Vybe Society will perform at the return of Walnut Creek’s First Wednesday Street Faire on Aug. 4.

Kevin Wilk, Mayor of Walnut Creek, says, “we are very excited and proud that eleven non-profit and business organizations, as well as the City of Walnut Creek, are all working together to bring Arts Around August to our downtown this summer. With downtown open, and many programs starting again, it will be a great celebration of the arts with many activities for all ages.

We hope that residents of Walnut Creek and neighboring cities will join us downtown for these fun events and help bring back a sense of community and vibrancy to our great city.”

Things to do this month

Some of the events have already started in the month of July. For example, you can visit any of the painted pianos and serenade passers by, you can sign up to perform at the Downtown Stages or enjoy an impromptu street performer as you are dining or shopping, or reserve your spot for Summer Sounds at the Lesher Plaza. And the First Wednesday Street Faire will be back on Aug. 4 with the band Vybe Society.

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

Some components and events are subject to change pending COVID-19 state and county guideline updates.

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Arts & Culture

Local Author Pens New Children's Book

By Tricia Grame, Ph.D., Resident since 1985

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s an educator, I was made aware of a student’s negative experience that turned into a positive, purely educational and inspiring story. Personally, I am so deeply proud of the way the student’s parents handled the situation. The results of this interaction will be powerful and long lasting throughout our community and beyond. This parent, Tanya Earls, a mother, nurse, and now self-published author chose to research and write a children’s book called Ancient Africa. She did this to heal, teach and celebrate her daughter’s culture. Tanya is also gifting the book to the elementary schools in the district and asking that African History be included in their curriculum. Acceptance, awareness and equality is her purpose. She will also be giving a talk to the American Association of University Women in September.

From the author, Tanya Earls: “February 3, 2020 changed my daughter’s life and my purpose is to cultivate a difference.

I am Tanya Earls - mother, nurse leader, and author of Ancient Africa, a children’s book dedicated to my daughter. The decision to write my first self-published book came after my daughter faced an experience no one should ever have to go through.

There is an abundance of knowledge awaiting discovery and REPRESENTATION truly matters. As a community, celebrating all cultures is essential in nurturing a state of acceptance and pride in the hearts of our children. Empathy and compassion hold the key to human connection.

My desire is to write educational books which foster knowledge and enhance the wellbeing of all children. My goal is to donate my book to elementary schools, children’s literacy programs, and pediatric units in hospitals locally and nationwide. I believe in the magnitude of a collective effort – it is a powerful force. I am asking that Unity Consciousness be at the forefront…let us educate our children.”

Book Summary Take a journey into the past!

Ancient Africa is a children’s book related to historic Kenya, Congo, Libya, and Egypt.

Explore and uncover fascinating facts, unique artifacts, and sacred locations which once existed in Ancient Africa. This informative book also includes a poem and interactive pages to engage children in fun learning.”

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Expert Contributor

What’s “Brotox” and Why Is It So Popular?

By Dr. Stephen J Ronan, MD FACS

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he secret is out. Men are putting their best face forward more than ever before, and there’s no shame admitting it. Many men, like most women, want to look and feel their very best – for their own self-confidence and to project a more professional, polished look both in person… and increasingly on FaceTime, Webex, and Zoom!

And that’s a primary reason why many cosmetic procedures have exploded in popularity among males over the last few years. These procedures include hair restoration, rhinoplasty, laser treatments, dermal fillers, and neurotoxin injections such as Dysport and Botox to treat facial wrinkles and creases. Over the years, these ‘tox’ injections have taken on the fun nickname “brotox” when administered to males. And according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of men seeking “brotox” treatments has risen by a whopping 350 percent in the last 15 years.

Botox and Dysport are simple proteins that are injected into a muscle creating weakness.

Muscle action is what causes the wrinkles of frown lines, forehead furrow and smile lines. Look in the mirror and make these expressions to see the muscles at work.

By precisely…and temporarily weakening these muscles, we can soften the expression and reduce or eliminate many wrinkles.

During the 2-minute procedure, Dysport injections are carefully administered to target areas. The treatment is quick, easy and requires little to no downtime.

Most patients will notice results within two to five days following their treatment, and these results typically last anywhere from 3 to 4 months. Because the procedure is relatively quick and easy, many men (and women!) find that regular appointments spaced several months apart is an easy way to fit regular treatments into their busy schedules.

Our practice also offers a Membership plan which provides a very convenient and affordable way to establish a regular regimen for many of our cosmetic treatments including Dysport, dermal injections, laser skin treatments and incredibly soothing and refreshing HydraFacials.

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Local Sports

Finish the Season Strong!

By Ricky Helton, Resident since 2004

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Splish splash! Taking pictures at water polo games is a blast. Though it’s definitely not a sport you would want to go to rocking a headache - FYI they blow the whistle a lot!

This was also a SRVHS vs MVHS rival game.

wanted to start off and say congratulations to the 2021 Graduating Class as well as all of the many promotions throughout our community! Great job and many blessings on your next journeys.

It was kind of cool taking pictures at the MVHS vs. SRVHS varsity baseball games this year. I was fortunate to know many of the seniors playing on both teams. I remembered my son being on teams with and against many of these same players back in the Danville Little League days. So I thought it was pretty cool.

Monte Vista did end up sweeping SRVHS despite SRV playing much better leading up to the final three games of the shortened season.

Next season I will definitely have to shoot more at the high school softball

games. I did manage to get to a Stompers Championship game.

The SRVHS girls also did a great job this season.

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Local Sports

Mustang Hires One of Country’s Best Keepers Coaches

in Former Cal Star Henry Foulk

By Matt Schwab, Mustang Soccer

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ustang Soccer is proud to announce the hiring of former star UC Berkeley goalkeeper, Henry Foulk, as the club’s boys goalkeeping director.

Henry brings a wealth of experience to Mustang Soccer after coaching at UC Berkeley for over 20 years, working in the San Jose Earthquakes Academy and U.S. Men’s National Team program.

Henry will work closely with his former student, Cori Alexander, in the Mustang girls goalkeeping program, which Cori has developed into a top goalkeeping program in youth soccer.

Henry was previously a club goalkeeper coach at DVSC and Diablo FC, where, under his guidance, many players went on to Division

1 colleges and national championships before becoming professionals.

A three-time All-Pacific Conference selection at Cal, Henry ranks third in Golden Bears’ history with a career 0.90 goalsagainst average and is tied for fourth in career shutouts with 20. The Walnut Creek resident also ranks among Cal’s best keepers in a season with a 0.74 GAA in 1981 (fourth) and eight shutouts in 1981 and ‘83 (fourth).

“As the former director of the San Jose Earthquakes youth academy, I had the fortune of watching Henry create professional goalkeepers through his unique and effective training style,” said Fred Wilson, Mustang Executive Director. “We look forward to having Henry bring that same expertise to the boys goalkeeping program at Mustang.”

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Henry was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic soccer team, which did not compete in Moscow due to the U.S. boycott of the Games. After graduating from Cal in 1984, he had an extensive professional playing career, including with the NASL’s Los Angeles Aztecs and ASL’s Sacramento Gold. Henry competed internationally in Switzerland and Germany.

Raised in Europe, Henry has several years of coaching experience in the Bay Area. He coached the De La Salle High varsity team for two years, and has spent the last 5 1/2 years as coach of the Diablo Futbol Club, formerly the Diablo Valley Soccer Club.

Henry spent 10 years with the San Jose Earthquakes Academy where he trained Mustang product JT Marcinkowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Remi Prieur (Sporting KC 2) and Drake Calender (Miami FC).

Other keepers who have played professionally with Henry’s guidance: Eric Kronberg, David Bingham, Stefan Frei, Jonathan Klinsmann, Justin Meyers, Alex Mengals, Josh Saunders and former Mustang Goalkeeper coach Chris Brown

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Cooking Corner

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Red White and Blueberry Pie!

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010

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ummer is pie time! Wouldn’t you agree? Pie says so much about summer and the endless joy that pours out of it. You truly can’t put a price on 4th of July memories. No school, no shoes and no worries. I spent my Independence Days with all of my cousins in the San Joaquin Valley each year. We would swim all day long and set off fireworks all night in the driveway….and of course, there was always pie. Happy July! Now, go eat some pie!

Red White and Blueberry Pie

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For the Crust: • • • •

1 C. Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 C. Finely ground walnuts 3 TBS. White sugar 6TBS. Melted butter

For the pie filling:

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1 8oz. Cream cheese, soft 1 14oz. Can sweet condensed milk 1/4 C. Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 1/2 C. Blueberry pie filling (Duncan Hines works) 2 C. Fresh strawberries, sliced or raspberries (I went with raspberries for the photo) Star shapes, optional (Made from store bought pie crust or sugar cookies)

Putting it together:

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix all of the crust ingredients together and press it into the bottom and sides of a pie plate.

Bake for 10 minutes and remove to a rack to cool.

In a medium size bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla.

Mix well. Pour it into the cooled pie crust and chill for at least 2 hours.

Pour the blueberry pie filing over the top and pile on the rest of the berries generously. Garnish with star cookies.

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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Advantages & Disadvantages of Cool Roofs

By Cris Hernandez, President, HRC Roofing

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ool roofs provide protection from solar heat in warm climates or on hot summer days. This innovative roofing is designed to reflect the sunlight from a building rather than absorb the heat and allow it to permeate the structure below. In the past, homeowners relied on white roofing for reflecting the sun’s rays.

While lighter colors are much better for reflection, new technology and modern design allow for more richly-colored roofing materials with the same reflective properties. This means that homeowners can now enjoy the benefits of cool roofs without having to sacrifice aesthetics.

Certain reflective shingles or tiles can provide these cooling properties, as can paint-like thermal coatings and sheet-like coverings. The best type of material for your rooftop depends on: • • •

The degree of reflectivity desired - high or low Other heat conducting factors i.e. inadequate or poor ventilation Overall project budget

Below are some tips to help you take advantage of cool roofs.

A Closer look at the Benefits of Cool Roofing How much cooler is a cool roof? According to the Department of Energy, the surface of standard roofs (those without any special reflecting or heat conducting features) can surpass 150 degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime. The average cool roof’s surface can be as much as 50 degrees lower. A lower surface temperature means less heat is passing through the roof into the home, which translates into lower air conditioning costs. Cool roofs can also improve the level of comfort in non-air-conditioned rooms like garages or attics that can be uncomfortably hot during the summertime.

Benefits Beyond the Home There are additional benefits of cool roofs that go beyond the home.

Solar gain can cause something called the “urban heat inland affect.” If all the houses in a city or suburban area are absorbing 150-degree temperatures, they can cause the local ambient temperature to rise. Since cool roofing reflects the sunlight and heat back upwards, it can lessen the heat inland effect.

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Roofs with gentle slopes can also be covered with single-sheet membranes that have reflective. Tile roofs, which are often used in tropical climates, can be glazed so that they do a better job of reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it.

multiple homes in the same area had cool roofing, the strain on the grid would be much lower. The lower demand could also mean lower levels of local air pollution being released into the air – a good side-effect of cool roofing.

Cool roofing reduces heat by releasing the heat from the sun back into the air rather than absorbing it. Therefore, not only is cool roofing characterized by reflecting the light, but it also pushes heat away from the house.

Options for Cool Roofing One option for cool roofing is to add a light color of paint-like coating. Applied with a roller, brush, or paint sprayer, this thermal coating creates a reflective layer above the roof. It can provide additional benefits as well, such as covering minor existing leaks and cracks on certain roofing materials and it can make the roof appear newer.

For homes that need a total roof replacement, new reflective shingles are the best option. Typically, the roof toppers are made from chipped marble or gray slag, which are spread into an asphalt base. These shingles can reflect solar energy much better than traditional models. Other reflective shingles use other types of specially-coated granules to provide similar benefits; some of these granule compounds can repel solar energy even when the shingles are darker colors.

What about metal roofs? Metal roofs are good at reflecting sunlight, but they do not have the other necessary quality of cool roofing: thermal emittance. The solar energy that is not reflected passes easily into the structure, causing it to become hotter. A layer of thermal coating on the top of a metal roof can increase both reflectivity and, more importantly, thermal emittance.

In cooler climates, it is a good idea to weigh the potential savings on cooling costs before installing a cool roof or applying a membrane or coating. If your home does not rely on air conditioning much during the summer, a cool roof might not be a good investment, but if your home tends to rely heavily on AC, then a cool roofing system would be a good investment.

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Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women has reserved 2 evenings at the world-famous Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek, to experience their 27th annual sculpture show. The Garden will be open to ticket-holders only! Please join us!

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Oxygen, Beautiful Oxygen!

By Dr. Jesse Call, Sycamore Valley Chiropractic

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veryone is looking for the latest, newest thing to optimize their health. I would like to reintroduce you to the simplest of all things: Oxygen.

How important is Oxygen? Well it: • Creates energy (defeats fatigue) • Aids in digestion • Cleans & detoxifies the system • Metabolizes fats & carbohydrates • Transports gases across cell membranes (helping create energy and remove waste product) • Makes hormones & proteins (either as a catalyst or an ingredient) • Regulates pH • Maintains a strong immune system • And much more!

Quotes from experts: “Cancer has one prime cause. The replacement of normal oxygen respiration of the body’s cells by an anaerobic (oxygen-deficient) respiration.”

-Dr. Otto Warburg ~ 1883-1970, Winner Nobel Prize 1931

breaths. Next time you get adjusted, pay close attention to how much easier you can breathe afterwards. If you get a chance to watch someone else get adjusted, watch for the huge change in the motion of their rib cage. Chiropractic care can also improve your posture, which allows for better breathing and fuller breaths.

“Starved of oxygen the body will become ill & if this persists it will die.”

-Dr. John Muntz, Nutritional Scientist “In all serious diseases we find a low oxygen state. Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen in the tissues, is the fundamental cause for all degenerative diseases.”

-Dr. Stephen Levine, Renowned Molecular Biologist “Breathing is the first place, not the last, one should look when fatigue, disease, or other evidence of disordered energy presents itself.”

-Dr. Sheldon Saul Hendler - Oxygen Breakthrough Try this: Sit-up straight and take a deep breath. Now hunch over and take a deep breath. The difference is obvious. Proper posture is the best way to maintain proper breathing.

Wow study: Did you know that your ability to take a full breath after age 20 decreases 5-20% per decade.

So how does Chiropractic help?

With chiropractic adjustments the ribcage can open and close efficiently as tight intercostal muscles are relaxed. Also, chiropractic adjustments to the neck will stimulate the vagus nerve which controls the Diaphragm, allowing for deeper fuller

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he Coachella Valley is not just for Music and Arts Festivals. It is also home to one hundred twenty-four golf courses! With the desert climate, temperatures between 70-120 degrees, and an average of 3” of rain per year, these one hundred twenty-four golf courses have changed the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs landscape, adding lush green grass, native flowers and trees.

The Woodhaven Country Club, a public course, is located in Palm Desert. From the gated entry to 18th hole, the beautiful landscape surrounds the running water falls, lakes and fountains. The staff is welcoming and helpful. There is a driving range right next to the Pro Shop, which makes for an easy and convenient way to warm up before your round. Every tee, fairway and green are well-manicured with the breathtaking Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains as the backdrop.

Designed by Harold Heers, Woodhaven’s 5,794 yard par 70 course is a fantastic course to play while in Palm Desert. The best time of day to play the course is early morning. Getting out on the course by 8am is a must unless you can handle the heat like a lizard! The course is mostly level with the greens sloping front to back. Bunkers often line the sides of the greens. There are trees and houses along the fairways, however most of them are wide open with a bit of room for error. The water does not often come into play, except on hole 5 that has a pond nearly the length of the hole and the par 3 hole 6 where it is 130 yards to the green over the water. Hole 18 has a waterfall that looks like it should not interfere with your game, but as it turns out, you can land right in it! The other large ponds add beauty to the course but do not come in to play most of the time! This public course looks and feels like a private club, and has public green fee prices. It is well worth the visit.

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Push Present Gift Ideas for the New Parent & Grandparents!

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

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y wife, Judy and I welcomed our fourth grandchild, Jackson Padis, into the world last month and of course, new parents and babies have certainly been on the brain. When our youngest son, Stevie, approached us for push-present ideas to gift to his wife, Kelli, we of course had lots of ideas!

What is a push present you ask? Simply put, it is a gift given as a token of celebration over the birth of a baby. The gift is just for the new mom. It is something that makes her feel special and appreciated after just going through one of the most challenging and most rewarding tasks in life. A push gift puts the focus back on the new mom. She deserves something special that makes her feel cherished. Jewelry offers a tangible reminder of the first few moments with her new child — and of your thoughtfulness — that she can wear every day. The new parent or the new grandparents can choose to present a push gift after the birth of the new addition to the family. No matter who gives the push gift, the goal is to make the new mom feel loved and appreciated.

Birthstone and Personalized Jewelry

Personalized jewelry offers a tailored touch to the push gift concept.

It commemorates the birth month of the newest member of the family. Each time the new mom looks at the birthstone jewelry, she remembers the time when she became a mom. Birthstone options come in all categories of jewelry, including earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

Personalized jewelry also starts a tradition for future babies. Add to her collection of push present jewelry to represent all of her children. Like a birthstone, an initial or name on a piece of jewelry adds a personalized touch that represents the new family member.

If you already know the baby’s name, you can easily purchase a piece of jewelry with the first initial before the birth. If you want to symbolize the changing composition of your family, incorporate the initials of the parents.

Sparkling Diamond Earrings

Earrings work well as a push present because they are something the new mom can wear every day. Diamond solitaire earrings offer a classic, versatile option, but push present earrings can be any style or shape. The earrings don’t need a special connection to the birth itself. Simply receiving the earrings on the day her child is born is enough to make them special. Each time she slips them into her ears, she’ll fondly remember your love and the birth of her child.

good together. We at Padis can provide suggestions for bands that will work well.

Each time she gazes at her hand, she’ll not only remember her love for you but also the growing love your family has, thanks to the birth of your new baby.

A New Timepiece

Cell phones may be the go-to way to tell time, but an elegant designer watch is still a relevant and useful accessory in a new mom’s life. Not only will a new watch keep her on time for those pediatrician appointments and play dates, it also decorates her wrist with a sophisticated style. Choose a watch that fits her style and the way she might use it. Luminescent hands and easy-to-read numbers make the watch visible even in a dark nursery or under sleep-deprived conditions.

Whatever your role in the expectant mother’s life, make her baby’s birth special with a push gift. A thoughtful jewelry gift gives her a keepsake she’ll always cherish that reminds her of you and of the day that changed her life forever. Now that you know what a push present is, you’re ready to pick out the perfect gift! Head on over to any Padis Jewelry location and our consultants will be happy to help you pick out the perfect push present.

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An Additional Band to Complement Her Wedding Ring

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