Contra Costa Marketplace - April 2024

Medical & Surgical Dermatology

For Healthy Skin

Offering Treatments for:

Acne, Eczema, and Rashes

Cysts and Lipoma

Hair and Nail Disorder

Keloid and Scar Revisions

Moles

Physician-Strength Skin Care Products

Precancerous Lesions

Psoriasis and Vitiligo

Skin Cancer

Underarm Sweating

Warts, Molluscum

Cosmetic Dermatology

For Beautiful Skin

Offering Cosmetic Treatments for:

Acne scarring

Body Sculpting

Cellulite

Eyebag Reduction

Face, Neck, Body Tightening, Lifting, and Rejuvenation

Frown Lines and Jawline/Jowl Reduction

GlacierRx

Hair Removal

Pigmentation and Melasma

Post-injection Bruising

Scar revision

Sun Damage and Tattoo, Moles, Birthmarks

Technology & Procedures

Offered

Technology & Procedures Offered

Aerolase

Agnes RF Microneedling Cellfina

Clear & Brilliant Original and Permea laser

Coolsculpting®

EMSculpt

EMSella

Enlighten PicoGenesis

Excel V Laser

Excimer Laser

Fractional CO2 Laser

GenesisPlus Laser

Glacier Rx

Infini Genius microneedling RF

KTP 532nm laser

Kybella

Liposonix®

Microneedling with or without PRP

MiraDry

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

NBUVB Phototherapy

PicoSure Laser

PRP for Hair Loss and Rejuvenation

Sebacia for acne

Spectra Laser

Subnovii Plasma Pen

Superficial Radiotherapy

Thermage FLX

Threadlift Novathread and Instalift

Ultherapy

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Vaser Shape

Vbeam Prima/Perfecta Lasers

Venezia nonablative CO2 laser lift

VLase for Feminine Rejuvenation

6 Most Dangerous Words…

“I thought it would go away!” Symptoms are the body’s warning that something is not working right.

Headaches are NOT normal.

Back pain is NOT normal.

Numbness & tingling is NOT normal.

The human body can live five days without food and water, minutes without air, but without a nerve supply, life cannot exist. Nothing happens in your body without the involvement of the whole nervous system.

As a chiropractor I don’t treat the symptoms, rather I locate and correct the nerve interference which allows the body to do what it does best…heal itself. Chiropractic adjustments assist in the healing process by reestablishing the nerve flow to its optimal level. This allows the proper communication between the brain and the body.

Did you know a seven-year study showed that patients who saw a Chiropractor regularly experienced;

85% less pharmaceutical costs.

62% fewer surgeries

60% fewer hospital admissions

69% fewer days in a hospital

85% fewer outpatient procedures

When comfort and quality matters…

Dr.

Vincent P. Lim

Dr. Lim embraces a philosophy of care that is anchored in ethics and committed to excellence. He is active in continuing educational programs to provide you with the most recent technology and procedures in dentistry. Dr. Lim attended UCLA undergraduate and earned his doctorate degree from USC School of Dentistry.

Member of: American Dental Association • California Dental Association • Contra Costa Dental Society

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I let my patients do the talking, I listen.

Best dental experience I’ve ever had. It is perfect for nervous patients. I’m happy to recommend this office to anyone.

Magdalenag

I have had some less than stellar experiences with dentists in the past, so I was pretty apprehensive beginning my treatment with Dr. Lim. He was very friendly and informative, and during the treatment I didn’t feel a thing! No pain, no discomfort. What a relief! My fear of dentists is beginning to subside a little bit.

Cristin G.

Very grateful to have such a great dentist. Dr Lim takes the time to answer your questions and personally follows up after you leave his office. When I had a dental emergency at night, he personally answered my call and made time for me the following morning. He also has a wonderful group of people working for him.

Thank you Elena

Everyone, and I do mean everyone in the office is alert and professional. Dentists

Administrators and all assistants answer all your questions without hesitation. Dr. Lim has assembled a wonderful staff! I have referred another family already!

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CLaying the Groundwork

How WWI helped sculpt the Richmond we know today.

By Matt Larson • Items from the Richmond Museum Collection

Commemorating the centennial of the U.S. entering World War I in April of 1917, the Richmond Museum of History presented their exhibit: “How World War I Changed Richmond.” By the time you read this, however, the exhibit will be over, so in case you missed it we wanted to help paint the picture as best we could.

WWII often gets the most attention in regards to Richmond’s wartime history. Henry J. Kaiser was recruited by FDR to come here and create the system that led to Richmond building 747 ships during the war (the rest of the Bay produced a combined total of 92). Also, about 100,000 people flocked to Richmond from all over the country. “During WWII we had over 40 war-related industries in Richmond,” said the museum’s Executive Director Melinda McCrary. That included the shipyards, Ford Motor Company building tanks and jeeps, Chevron/Standard Oil producing fuel, and much more. Richmond was such a productive force during WWII that when the allied troops stormed Hitler’s bunker, they found a list of

cities he was going to destroy when he invaded the United States—and Richmond was one of them.

A much lesser known fact, however, is that much Richmond’s incredible war effort during WWII can be attributed to what they started in WWI. “The groundwork for the home front was laid during WWI,” said McCrary. “Richmond would have never been so successful during WWII if it wasn’t for all the work that was done during WWI.”

Citizens of Richmond were very enthusiastic about supporting the WWI effort, and often went above and beyond what was expected of them. By the end of the war in 1918 there were 800 members of the Richmond Red Cross chapter, which, for a town of 10,000 at the time, was a fair amount of people. Individuals were taking over vacant lots to plant food in them to aid with the hunger crisis, which would later be referred to as victory gardens. Even when the U.S. government needed money to fight the wars, Richmond raised more than they were asked to raise all 4 times. One of the museum’s original newspaper articles from the time reads: “Richmond goes over the top for the war effort.”

Even one of the greatest aviation heroes from WWI, Pat O’Brien, spent some time in Richmond. He moved here from Illinois to fight fires on the railroad and left to join the Royal Air Force. He was shot down in an airplane, escaped a German prison camp, was on the run for a month and a half

WWI book of comics by American Expeditionary Forces.

in Richmond that he had started when constructing the Hoover Dam. Later, the first Kaiser hospital that ever existed ended up being in Richmond, CA. “Modern healthcare can tie it’s history right into Richmond!” said McCrary. Which can thus be traced back to the initial efforts of WWI.

in enemy territory, and later became a huge celebrity. “He was right here!” said McCrary. “He had a connection to Richmond. And on his speaking tour after the war when he was speaking about his book, he came back to Richmond.” His book, Outwitting the Hun; My Escape from a German Prison Camp is available online and is free to listen to at librivox.org.

It’s safe to say that Richmond’s efforts during WWI indirectly led to all of their accomplishments of WWII as they had laid the foundation for what was to come, and local development during these wars changed the course of history forever. When Kaiser came to town he implemented a prepaid health system at his shipyard

Some businesses that were around during WWI are actually still thriving in Richmond today. Mechanics Bank (since 1905), Overaa Construction (since 1907), Chevron (since 1902), and several others. That’s actually the subject of Richmond’s fall exhibit: Legacy Businesses. “We’re seeking help from the community to gather artifacts, stories, and pictures related to Richmond’s legacy businesses,” McCrary says. Categories include business that have been in Richmond

for more than 50, 75, and 100 years. So if you’ve got anything they can use—or would like more information about the museum in general—please

Flag carried by Richmond resident Wilbur Oakley through his campaign in France.

Patriotic buttons supporting the war efforts.

GROUNDING PRACTICES FOR EARTH DAY: CONNECTING MIND, BODY AND PLANET

By Suzanna Mannion

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Feeling as if your mental state is as organized as the junk drawer in your kitchen; filled with unfinished to-dos, work and family demands and messages from mainstream media? At times this can even seem paralyzing as you are unsure of how to move forward.

I think it’s safe to say “we’ve all been there.” For many of us, life is a combination of: messy, complicated, surprising, disappointing, beautiful and stressful.

So, how do you recenter and “get a grip?”

Amidst life’s chaos, practices like meditation, mindfulness, yoga, time in nature and breathwork (to name a handful) offer pathways to getting grounded and fostering a deeper connection to yourself.

Here is a quick list of suggestions to nurture your sense of wellbeing and build resilience so you can feel better while managing your life with greater ease. Many of these suggestions promote better sleep, reduce pain and anxiety, cultivate resilience, decrease stress and improve flexibility.

Meditation

• Find a quiet space where you can be still and quiet your mind. Focus your awareness on the present moment and your breath. There are other ways to meditate including meditations performed while walking, as one example.

Mindfulness

• Stay present with your internal state of being, body and surroundings and in the process, grow awareness without judging or reacting to thoughts or feelings that may arise.

Yoga

• With its emphasis on balance and connection to self, yoga helps with strengthening and stretching your muscles while quieting mental chatter and building resilience.

Breathwork

• Control and regulate your breathing to promote relaxation, reduce stress, increase oxygen flow and enhance your natural feeling of wellbeing.

PARTNER WITH NATURE — JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY. Go outdoors with some of the practices listed above and experience a greater sense of connection to the beauty and abundance that surrounds us, cultivating a renewed appreciation for Earth’s wonders. As we celebrate Earth Day (April 22), let us remember that our well-being is intricately linked to the health of this planet. By embracing practices that promote grounding and mindfulness, we nourish ourselves and honor the interconnected web of life that sustains us all.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

To submit an event request, email events@ccmarketplacemag.com

APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23, 30:

HEARTS ALIVE YOGA CLASSES - DOWNTOWN PINOLE

5:30pm-6:45pm, Tuesdays. The first class is free with code: LOCAL. Quinan Street Project: 656 Quinan Street, Pinole

APRIL 4: SIR (SONS IN RETIREMENT) MEETS

12noon, First Thursday of each month. For a $30 restaurant-style luncheon. No causes, no agenda, apolitical, just retired men meeting for luncheon and speakers on topics of interest. SIR Richard Fisher, nibsie@comcast.net, 415-6862279, has details." La Strada Restaurant, 2215 Church Lane, San Pablo

APRIL 10: EL CERRITO ART ASSOCIATION MEETING

1-4pm, Wednesday. General meeting and art supply Bring Some/Buy Some Fundraiser! Come meet other ECAA artists. Free and open to the public. Hana Gardens Senior Center 10860 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito elcerritoart.org

APRIL 10: MAX MEDITATION

6-7pm, Wednesday. Thoughts racing? Feeling a little overwhelmed? Need a mid-week reprieve? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Max Meditation program at the Hercules Library is right for you! With the guidance of a professional healer, you'll clear your mind and gain serenity. This event is completely FREE! 109 Civic Drive, Hercules. 510-245-2420

APRIL 12: KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN: SELF-HELP AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS!

11-11:30am, Friday. Join the Hercules Library for a workshop to help your children learn and practice skills that will help them get ready for kindergarten. This month we will focus on Self-Help and Fine Motor Skills! Kindergarten Countdown workshops feature hands-on activities that will reinforce the highlighted skills, and participants will receive a calendar of other activity ideas for continued practice. Let the countdown begin! 109 Civic Drive, Hercules. 510-245-2420

APRIL 13: COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP

12-2pm, Saturday. Come celebrate creativity in the community by exploring the art of found and made poetry. We will use magazines and newspapers to create collages and cross-out poems. This program is open to teens and adults. Local writer, editor, and educator Rachel Rosekind will facilitate the workshop. 109 Civic Drive, Hercules. 510-245-2420

APRIL 13: BOOK SALE

10am-4pm, Saturday. By Friends of the El Cerrito Library. Our full inventory: Fiction, Nonfiction, CDs, DVDs. El Cerrito Library - (outback). 6510 Stockton Ave. 510-526-7512

APRIL 20: GOSPEL OUTREACH AT DE ANZA HIGH SCHOOL

12pm-3pm, Saturday. Local churches present our free Gospel Outreach to the public (no sign-up needed). Pastors will be preaching the Gospel and volunteers will provide FREE Food, Children Activities, Music, Prayer and More! Fun for the whole family! De Anza High School, 5000 Valley View Rd, Richmond. 510-232-7751 or nrmbchurch2014@gmail.com

APRIL 20: PINOLE EARTH WALK

9am-12pm, Saturday. Join us in a walking pledge to protect the planet. Food and refreshments are provided at the finish line. There will be eco-centric educational booths and activities for the whole family. Free event. Fernandez Park, Pinole. Register on our website to participate in the walk: www.ci.pinole.ca.us/residents/ earth_day

APRIL 20: EL SOBRANTE EARTH DAY COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND CELEBRATION

9:30-2pm, Saturday. Cleanup from 9:30 to Noon. Sign in for equipment and choose a location. Join Green Team 94803 to clean up streets, and SPAWNERS to clean local creeks and landscape gardening. 11:45 to 2 PM. Celebration: Information tables, library displays, speakers, food and special musical program featuring Asheba, and more. Free and Family-Friendly. El Sobrante Public Library, 4191 Appian Way. www.KeepElSobranteBeautiful.info

APRIL 20: AAUW WEST CONTRA COSTA BRANCH — SARAH BRADFORD FROM CONTRA COSTA CASA

10am, Saturday. The program starts at 10:30am. Sarah Bradford of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Contra Costa is their Recruitment, Outreach and Tutor Coordinator. She will outline how CASA’s volunteers provide

help to youth in foster care. At Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury St., El Cerrito. Free. All are welcome. westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net

APRIL 20 & 21:

10-5pm on Saturday and Noon-4pm on Sunday. Members of the Friends of the Hercules Library can enter one hour early at 9am on Saturday for the best selection. Join at the door! Thousands of used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds go to support the collections and programs at our library. 109 Civic Dr. & Sycamore

APRIL 24:

PINOLE LIBRARY

4:30-5:30pm, Wednesday. Free meditation for adults led by local instructor, Wendy Beckerman. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Class meets in the Pinole Library meeting room at 2935 Pinole Valley Road and includes meditation, deep breathing, and gentle movement. 510-758-2741

APRIL 27:

6pm, Saturday. Join our congregation in the retelling of the Passover story. Enjoy ritual foods and wines, sing holiday melodies, and share a delicious meal together. Family-friendly. Non-Member Registration - Adults $55. Children 7-12 $30. Children 3-6 $15. 801 Park Central, Richmond. 510-223-2560. tbhrichmond.org

APRIL 27:

9-1pm, Saturday. This FREE event is a community service sponsored by the Hilltop and Richmond Wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with the University of California Master Gardeners program of Contra Costa County (which provides many master gardener instructors for the workshop). The first 200 attendees will each receive 5 free strawberry plant starters. Many other freebies -- gardening books, tools, pots, vases, plants, and more - will be given out in a free raffle at the end of the workshop. Register for free at https://HilltopGardeningWorkshop. eventbrite.com. 510-685-470

APRIL 30: BRANCH LIBRARY

1:30-2:30pm & 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesday. Great opportunity to meet other puzzle enthusiasts and exchange your favorite puzzles. To participate, simply bring a puzzle to exchange and take one home. 5100 Hartnett Ave, Richmond. richmondlibrary.org or 510-620-6566

APRIL 30: 5-6pm, Tuesday. In celebration of Jazz Appreciation month, the Hercules Library will be working with the talented musicians of Hercules High School’s Jazz Band. This wonderful musical performance will be a free event and open to all ages, so bring the whole family. 109 Civic Drive, Hercules. 510-245-2420

RICHMOND

Friday - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25th Street & Barret Avenue

RICHMOND

CIVIC CENTER

May to November

Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nevin Avenue & 13th Street

POINT RICHMOND

May to September

Wednesday - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Park Place & West Richmond Avenue

PINOLE

Saturday - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corner of Fernandez Avenue & Pear Street.

EL CERRITO

Tuesday and Saturday - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the El Cerrito Plaza, located at the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fairmont Avenue.

KENSINGTON

Sunday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1560 Oak View Avenue

Colusa Avenue & Santa Fe Avenue

SAN PABLO

June to September

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13831 San Pablo Avenue

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done some wonderful work for me that has saved my teeth. He has the latest equipment and is so knowledgeable, thank you so much. The staff is wonderful-they always fit me in conveniently. And Michelle is the best!” - Louise H.