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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

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alifornia has long been an agricultural haven for ranchers, growers and producers. With a moderate year-round climate and an output of more than 400 agricultural commodities, California provides more than one-third of the country’s vegetables and more than two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

So it’s no surprise that in 1977, Sakata Seed Corporation, based in Yokohama, Japan, decided to set up shop in one of the most fertile regions in the world. Eleven years after launching in San Francisco, Sakata Seed America moved its operations to Morgan Hill, where it would finally lay its groundwork in the heart of America’s major horticultural and agricultural centers. ➝ 6

SAKATA SUPPLY One of the company’s most popular products, new varieties of broccoli take a least 10 years to go to market.

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EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION Rhonda Jones and Alecia Troy have been part of the Sakata team for more than five years.

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Making a business of selling seeds to greenhouse growers and farmers, Sakata develops a wide variety of vegetable and flower seeds. According to senior marketing manager Alecia Troy, about 20 percent of the seeds sold by Sakata are untreated or sold as organic, while none of the company’s seeds are ever genetically altered.

“Our seed production has been carried out under the greatest possible care based on the legal rules, including stipulated isolation distances, to achieve high purity standards and to avoid the presence of off-types, including GMOs,” says Troy.

This location was chosen because of its proximity to services, available labor, airports and other important institutions servicing the seed industry, including the University of California, Davis—a top agricultural research center, she says.

“The facilities in Morgan Hill and Salinas give Sakata full-scale

opportunities to develop, produce, process, package and ship flower and vegetable seed throughout North America,” says Troy.

With fewer than 400 employees in the Americas and more than one-fourth of them employed right here in Morgan Hill, this international business has secured its mark in the region.

Sakata Seed America employs 120 people from Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties—working in such fields as research and development, seed supply, marketing, finance, administration, human resources and IT.

Sakata Employees Ask most any company and they’ll say its employees are important, and Sakata says it takes employee satisfaction seriously. Being a smaller company has its advantages, and Sakata prides itself on longevity of staff.

“In the last few years we have

had a huge surge of new hires,” says Troy. But many of the employees have been with Sakata for nearly 10, 20 or 30 years.

The Sakata motto: “Quality, Reliability and Service” translates into every area of its business model.

And the Sakata philosophy is exemplified in the company’s programs, both internal and external, with regard to professional development and personal wellness, as well as Sakata’s role in the community. Sakata provides avenues for its employees to gain the knowledge and training they need to advance in the company and encourages its employees to get involved in projects that benefit the community.

Such projects have included financing the expansion and art installation at the Morgan Hill Community Garden, bringing gardens to schools, and raising funds for special beautification programs, including working with the city to plant nearly 200 plants for the Morgan Hill Community Library.

Sustainability Efforts In addition to serving its employees’ personal and professional development, Sakata has introduced green initiatives in which it encourages its employees to take part. Troy says Sakata strives to have a positive, healthy and sustainable impact on the people, the communities and the food it touches.

“Sakata seeks to assist in building sustainable communities by focusing our human and financial resources in the areas of nutrition, health and the environment,” she says.

Rhonda Jones, Sakata’s logistics and operations manager, says its efforts to maintain environmentally-friendly policies further the sustainability of its business.

“Through education and encouragement, it is our goal to inspire employees to prioritize sustainability not only in their workplace, but also in their home life,”

40 Acts of Kindness

BIG CROWN Broccoli connoisseurs have a 65 percent chance of eating broccoli grown from Sakata seeds. that would support educational programs, grants and research to advance the floral industry.

The company set out with a goal of raising $20,000 for AFE programs. By the end of the 40 days, they nearly doubled that goal— earning more than $38,000 for the cause.

Leadership Gilroy is one of the local programs Sakata is supporting and this year—in addition to sending Rhonda Jones as one of the students to Leadership Gilroy—Sakata also sponsored the Duckie Derby and supported Leadership Gilroy’s annual Spring Fling fundraiser held in April 2017.

This summer Sakata partnered with AmericanHort’s Pollinator Project in preparation for July’s “Cultivate ’17,” a production technology conference for conventional horticultural professionals. Troy says Sakata’s support of this project helps encourage healthier pollinator communities. (For more information, visit americanhort.org/bees.)

In its 40th year, the company is

continuing its support for California Rodeo Salinas, and participates in the rodeo’s “Produce Mascot Race,” which donates all proceeds from entry fees to Ag Against Hunger—a Salinas-based nonprofit that collects surplus produce from growers in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties and provides it to families in need. This year Sakata’s entry was “Green Magic,” which Troy says was a broccoli superfood/hero portrayed by Katie Reed, a lab coordinator out of Sakata’s Salinas location.

Also in July, Sakata had two Morgan Hill employees, Cristen Bonz and Morgan Howe-Cobb, participate in the Tour de Fresh Bike Ride—a benefit to raise funds for the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.

“Although we’ve participated for the past three years, this is the first year that we doubled our commitment and created a goal of $7,000— enough money to donate a salad bar to two different schools,” Troy says proudly. “Cristen and Morgan,

along with the support of Sakata staff, friends, family and a fantastic bike raffle donated by Mara Trammell’s husband, Kenny, owner of Valley Bikes in Salinas, raised over $11,000,” Troy adds. “Well beyond their goal.”

Another part of Sakata’s 40 Acts of Kindness celebration is its ongoing support of Valley Verde with both seed and monetary donations. Valley Verde is a nonprofit organization that helps residents in Santa Clara County grow their own vegetables—providing low income families with the knowledge and tools needed to grow and maintain their own organic vegetable gardens at no cost.

Sewing Their Seeds “If you’re eating broccoli anywhere in the world, there is a 65 percent chance you’re eating ours,” says Matt Linder senior broccoli product manager and Salinas Valley area sales manager.

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Now in its 40th year in the Americas and seeking a way to show its commitment to the local community, Sakata developed 40 Acts of Kindness—an idea that grew out of its corporate giving program.

“Throughout the year, we will be celebrating [Sakata’s] anniversary by giving back to the employees, customers, industry and community that got us to this point,” says Troy.

To do this, they are giving back to more than 40 organizations in the sectors that reflect its corporate giving mission of focusing on areas of nutrition, health and the environment.

Sakata ramped up its 40 Acts of Kindness this summer with a handful of projects including a 40 Days of Summer Giving Campaign, which worked with the American Floral Endowment (AFE) in which Sakata matched donations

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says Jones. “We are committed to meeting the needs of the present world without compromising those of future generations.”

In 2013 Sakata went solar and installed 2,000 solar panels at its Morgan Hill site.

“Prior to 2014 when we converted to solar our electric charges were approximately $10,000 per month, and now, on average, are less than $50,” Jones says.

But Sakata isn’t just thinking about its own financial health.

The company also made efforts to reduce water consumption and eliminate turf on its premises. In 2014, Sakata made a commitment to cut back on water-wasting lawns around the Sakata grounds, replacing them with drought-resistant plants. Today, Sakata boasts “more than a 50 percent [reduction in turf ] and is experiencing a water savings of 723,000 gallons annually,” says Jones.

At the same time, Sakata installed WeatherTrak irrigation controllers, which monitor weather conditions to help determine daily water needs and adjusts accordingly. As a result of Sakata’s turf and water usage reduction projects, Santa Clara Valley Water District presented Sakata with a Water Saving Hero award for its conservation efforts.

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TABLETOP Sakata sells its seeds to farmers and greenhouse growers—making it

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variety to market typically takes up to 10 years. This is because broccoli flowers can only bloom one time per year, he says. It’s not until after several years of successful self-crossing that plants are ready for test crossing (hybridization).

“After the [up to] 10-year period of creating parent lines of the hybrid,” he says, “another three to four years of internal and external trialing take place before the seeds are ready to go to market.”

So what do they look for? With broccoli as an example, they look at head quality, disease resistance and abnormal plant growth, either natural or environmentally influenced, to determine their best cultivars.

“The key vegetable seed crops we breed and produce are broccoli,

carrot, beet, spinach, cabbage, tomato, pepper, cantaloupe and watermelon,” says Troy.

Sakata also produces ornamentals, including: begonia, calibrachoa, celosia, cyclamen, gerbera, impatiens, lisianthus, marigolds, pansy, petunia, sunflower, viola and zinnia.

Sakata’s best quality seeds are chosen based on plant performance.

Performance, says Troy, is improved through making crosses and selections in breeding based on uniformity and consistency of product, disease resistance, ease of growing, aesthetics, yield and flavor.

In the near future, the company looks forward to completing the construction of its Woodland research facility, which will be the largest operated by Sakata Seed America.

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The community of San Benito County and beyond are invited to the beautiful countryside at the Bolado Park Event Center for 94th anniversary of the San Benito County Fair. This year the fair will be packed to the brim with carnival fun, seat-gripping motocross, livestock galore, cowboy entertainment and much more. The fair will be held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. For more information, visit sanbenitocountyfair.com.

Pine Ridge Association presents tarantula hikes, live music, raffle and activities for the kids in honor of our furry-legged tarantula friends. There will be a barbecue from 11:30am-1pm. The annual Tarantula Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at Henry West Coe Park headquarters, 9100 E Dunne Ave from 10am-4pm. For more information, contact Allene Liebenberg at aliebenberg2000@ yahoo.com or 831.970.3728.

San Juan Bautista State Historic Park invites the community to step into the early years of San Juan. There will be mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and other period characters. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon, check out historic horsedrawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables, or view Victorian furnishings inside the Zanetta family home from 11am-4pm every first Saturday of the month at 406 Second Street.

The Ocean Symphony joins the Crystal Bowl Sound Journey. Allow this multi-sensory experience to carry you beyond the mind-locks of your consciousness to the deeper regions of your soul. Bring a blanket and bring a friend to nestle into the sand. The event will be at Moran Lake Park and Beach on East Cliff Drive, on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30pm.

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Not only are they there to greet you but one of them, Bear, is the namesake of this San Juan Bautista shop, which specializes in wine, beer and cigars.

Lori Wilson, the friendly owner, explains, “I love having my own business where I can bring my dogs and not worry about leaving them at home all day.” Now in its seventh year, its casual vibe attracts people who want to relax and linger over long conversations, whether inside at the bar or outside on the garden patio.

“We offer four beers on tap, which are replaced with new beers as they run out,” says Wilson. “Prices run from $5 up. Our current best seller is the Santa Clara Valley

New Almaden Red, an American strong ale.”

A large wine selection includes local and international wines. Current highlights are a 2015 William Hill Chardonnay ($9/glass) with notes of ripe melon and citrus, a 2015 Talbot Kali Hart Pinot Noir ($10/glass ), tasting like a red fruit compote with silky tannins, and a peppery 2015 Zinfandel ($10/glass) from Bruce Patch.

Wilson carefully stocks a large cabinet humidor with an assortment of fine cigars. Those new to cigars are commonly drawn to the Honey Cigars ($8.50) which have a slightly sweet finish to them.

Bear’s Hideaway celebrates its annual Octoberfest Saturday, Sept. 30, featuring food, beer tasting and German music by Joan and Peter. RSVP at 831.623.9363 or Lori@bears-hideaway.com.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Gavilan College Jazz Festival featuring the Gilroy High School Jazz Band, the San Jose State University Latin Jazz Band, the Dahveed Behroozi Quartet and Primary Colors. Festival goers will also be able to purchase refreshments and items from the Gavilan College Art Department. Ticket holders will also get discounts at three restaurants in downtown Gilroy when they show their ticket. The festival will be held at the Gavilan College Theater at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 408.848.4882.

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HOLLISTER TASTE AND TREASURES Girls Inc. will be hosting an evening of wine and beer tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres created by female

chefs, a silent auction and live music. The third annual Taste and Treasures event will benefit Girls Inc. of the Central Coast, providing programs focused on leadership and self-empowerment for girls ages 8-18—inspiring them to be “Strong,

Smart and Bold.” The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-8pm at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. Visit girlsinccc. org.

SCOUT FAMILY FUN DAY Rocket into Scouting Family Fun Day will be a fun and free day open to all boys kinder through eighth-grade. The whole family is encouraged to participate in the activities, including building and launching model rockets, games and much more on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10am-2pm at Brigantino Park, 2037 San Juan Road. For more Information, call 831.287.2023.

FINEST FOOD AND WINE Come out and enjoy a six-course, sit-down

dinner paired with six different local winery selections along with locally brewed beer. Silent and live auction will be held to raise funds for Emmaus House, supporting San Benito County’s shelter for women and children. The Best of San Benito Food & Wine will be on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 3-7:30pm at San Juan Oaks Golf & Country Club. For more information, visit emmaushouse. net or contact Jackie McAbee 831.245.6919.

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See filming locations on a guided tour of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and Mission San Juan Bautista’s famous church. Travel deeper into Vertigo with a lecture on the mystery of Hitchcock and experience Vertigo under the stars as it’s played on the Plaza Lawn.

The tour will be from 3-4:30pm for $15, followed by the lecture for $10, and finished with a free screening around 8pm. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30. For more information, call 831.623.4881.

It’s time again for the seventh annual Succulent Extravaganza.

They have an amazing lineup of tours, workshops and lectures for the community, led by their own Succulent Gardens professionals and creative types from around the United States.

This year, Debra Lee Baldwin will be celebrating her NorCal book launch and Succulent Presentations at 10:45am each day, to celebrate the release of the completely revised and updated, 10th anniversary, second edition of Designing with Succulents.

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29, and 30 from 8am-4pm at 2133 Elkhorn Road. For more information, visit sgplants.com.

Come get your hands dirty as you create your personal masterpiece out of clay.

Taught by professional teaching artist, Christina Morris, students will shape and sculpt objects with their hands. A $55 monthly registration fee includes classes for one month and all of the materials. All materials will be provided, but they insist you bring some clothes to get dirty in and come ready to be creative and have fun. Youth Ceramics meets from 4:30-6pm on Thursdays at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth Street in Hollister.

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MONTEREY FILM FESTIVAL The Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple presents for the first time on the Monterey Peninsula Hawaii band Kalapana.

This is a benefit concert for the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple. Kalapana emerged as one of the most popular bands on the Hawaiian music scene in the ’70s, producing a steady stream of hits. Their 1975 debut album was hailed as one of the best of the ’70s Hawaiian renaissance. They will perform Friday, Oct. 6 at 7pm, at the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey. For tickets and more information, visit goldenstatetheatre. com. ➝ 14

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Surf Film Festival brings the best new surf films to the Rio Theater.

This year’s line-up will take you around the world, into crazy big waves, fun little peelers, on short boards, longboards, finless boards, with surfers ages 5-75.

Four separate programs of films over two nights with goodie bags at each screening, plus great raffle prizes as part of your ticket price— including Yeti coolers, an O’Neill wetsuit and tons more. The festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6pm at Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue.

Experience Pumpkin Junction with the whole family. Children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the Harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel. The Junction will be held from Oct. 1-31 from 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister.

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FREE KIDS CONCERTS The Santa Clara County Library District invites the community to come out and enjoy an afternoon at the Bay Area’s own singer/songwriter Andy Z. Known for his engaging personality and upbeat music, Andy Z’s concerts feature songs that are both educational and incredibly silly. From lullabies and sing-a-longs to finger plays and dance-a-longs, his concerts feature music the entire family will enjoy. The concert will be held at the Gilroy Library, 350 West Sixth Street, on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 12pm.

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The Morgan Hill Breast Care Center invites the community to join them for the grand opening of its new Breast Care Center. Visitors will be able to meet the Breast Care Team, take a tour, enjoy refreshments and more. The NEW Morgan Hill Breast Care Center at De Paul Health Center provides both screening and diagnostics mammography using Siemens digital mammography in a private and comfortable setting. They will soon offer 3D imaging, giving the radiologist a valuable tool in early detection of breast cancer. The opening event will be at held on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 10-11am at Morgan Hill Breast Care Center at De Paul Health Center 18550 De Paul Drive.

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HARVEST MOON The Gilroy Compassion Center invites the public to join in a spectacular autumn evening with dinner, music, wine and an auction—all benefiting the Center’s programs for the homeless.

From South County’s only Day Center, to innovative programs using nontraditional solutions for shelter and housing, the Compassion Center works to make life better for the hundreds of individuals and families in South County who are in need of homes. The dinner will be held at Castillo’s Hillside Shire Winery, 2215 Liberata Drive, Morgan Hill on

PEO FUNDRAISER DINNER The Philanthropic Educational Organization invites the community to join in their PEO Fundraiser Dinner, promoting educational opportunities for women. The dinner will be accompanied by a show featuring the Imperial Gallon, a men’s singing quartet, and followed by a presentation of The Our Miss Brooks Radio Show. It will be held at Gilroy Presbyterian Church Hall, 6000 Miller Avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 6-10pm. RSVP with Jo-Ann Jepson at 2jjepson@charter.

OUTDOOR ZUMBA The City of Morgan Hill and Strong and Healthy Minds invites the community enjoy a fun day of outdoor Latin Zumba Master class with five local Zumba instructors.

Bring your entire family to participate. Also, you can bring your picnic chairs, snacks and bottle of water. This event is free and no registration is required.

The class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 4pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Culture Center, 17000 Monterey Street.

SIDEWALK SALES The Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale and Vendor and Craft Fair is right around the corner. Come visit downtown Gilroy businesses for sidewalk specials, savings and sales all day long. This free event features vendor and craft booths on the Green Space at the Gilroy Center for the Arts in addition to the sidewalk sale. The Downtown Gilroy Sidewalk Sale and Craft and Vendor Fair will be on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10am-4pm. Offers and specials will vary by individual stores. Visit downtowngilroy.com for more information.

SELF DEFENSE CLASS Master Ian Sanchez, a tactical defense instructor and certified anti-bully instructor Hall of Famer, believes everyone has the right to defend themselves wisely and everyone

needs to learn how. This practical class will enhance your awareness and simple, yet effective. The course will be held at Sik Paldakan Do, 7387 Monterey Road, Gilroy, on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 5-7pm.

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GOURD COMPETITION California Gourd Society invites the community to come out for their Bay Area—California Gourd Competition 2017, hosted by The Calabash Club of Silicon Valley.

The sixth annual Gourd Festival will be held at Uesugi Farms, 14485 Monterey Road in San Martin, from Oct. 5-8. For more information, visit calabashclub.org.

‘FOLLIES’ MUSICAL Join South Valley Civic Theatre for the last week of Follies, by Stephen Sondheim, at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers doing such numbers as “I’m Still Here” and “Broadway Baby.” Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. For more information and tickets, visit SVCT.org. The show will be at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill running through Oct. 7.

GET FIT OBSTACLE COURSE This exciting event is designed for children ages 5-13 years old to tackle a 1.5 mile run and walk obstacle challenge. It will start and end at the Centennial Recreation Center going through streets and the park surrounding the Centennial Recreation Center.

All participants will receive a race shirt and medal. The challenge will be on Saturday, Oct. 7 with check in at 8am and the obstacle course at 9am. Register today at mhreconline.com and use code #FSY002. For more information, contact the Centennial Recreation Center at 408.782.2128 or email Kolby Rousseu at kolby.rousseu@ mhcrc.com.

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Festival feasting

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South Asian communities begin the holidays

By NEERA SIVA

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n our last article we highlighted the fact that some communities, including several South Asian communities, would start their “holiday eating” well before the typical Thanksgiving-through-Christmas binge.

Starting in late September, the South Bay’s Hindu community will launch into their festival season, with many celebrating a nine-night festival of Navarathri, and most celebrating the mid-October Festival of Diwali. For most Hindus, this time marks an excuse to get together with friends they wouldn’t

otherwise see. Inevitably, with get togethers come the excuse to EAT, which, according to some in the medical industry, comes at a price.

According to the El Camino Hospital South Asian Heart Center, as well as Stanford’s South Asian Translational Heart Initiative, the South Asian communities experience higher than normal rates of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Lifestyle factors play a big role in these conditions, and most South Asians rarely connect the fact that living in two cultures means having twice the occasions to consume calories.

With that in mind, here are some tips and tricks to maintain a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the festivities.

1) Dance! The Hindu subcultures are filled with excuses to get some exercise while you enjoy the company of friends. While some local groups organize large, ticketed events, others can simply turn on some music and have an impromptu dance session during an evening get-together. If you’re not a dancer, organize any kind of activity (a game of cricket, a walk), where you can socialize. At the very least, find some time to exercise on your own.

2) Eat like your ancestors did.

While modern Indian restaurant food can be quite heavy and laden with refined carbs, previous generations ate much healthier. Rice, for example, was often hand-pounded to remove chaff from grain. This left a whole-grain where much of the fiber and nutrients intact. Oil was used sparingly, and the vegetables were fresh and unprocessed.

If at all possible, consider serving (and eating!) these kinds of foods, and if using a caterer, work with them to modify the menu to offer healthier alternatives—most should be happy to oblige. After all, you’re the customer!

3) Watch the portion sizes. With celebration comes the notion that you have to celebrate by eating to excess. But celebration can happen through the enjoyment of the sights and sounds of the festival. If celebrating through food, remember that fruits are often considered perfectly acceptable (if not mandatory). Load up on those!

Finally, keep sight of the long haul.

It’s tempting to brush aside excess as a single event.

But remember—there will be excuses for excess for the next four months. Celebrate well, keeping in mind that you owe it to yourself because there is a lot of celebrating yet to come.

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here are few places on earth where the handiwork of nature and mankind meld so beautifully as at the entrance to the Golden Gate. I challenge any world traveler to cite a scene grander than the view of the San Francisco skyline beyond the Golden Gate Bridge from any number of the vertigo-inducing cliffs along the Marin Headlands. Here are two magnificent Marin Headland spots only minutes apart—one in the clouds among migrating raptors, the other on a sandy beach.

Fall means birds are on the move. As hawks, falcons and other raptors migrate, they prefer to travel over land where thermals give them lift and prey scurries about. As they move south through Marin County, San Francisco Bay is on one side and the Pacific is on the other. The narrowing Marin peninsula slowly funnels the birds toward the southern tip of the county where they converge at the entrance to the bay.

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outside the gate. That is Hawk Hill. Throughout the fall, volunteers from the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory assemble there to count the passing raptors. Pairs of observers look across different quadrants of the compass calling out, “Sharpie,” “Coop,” or “Golden” to the person with the clipboard as the birds pass. If migrating raptors hold no allure for you, drop your gaze from the heavens to the landscape below. You are perched a 1,000 feet above the bay. Look beyond the full span of the Golden Gate Bridge toward the city skyline; or turn toward the miles of the coastal hills beneath Mount Tamalpais.

Kirby Cove is an unlikely stretch of sandy beach notched in a shoreline landscape that otherwise dives steeply into the sea. From the Battery Spencer parking area, walk one mile down the nearby fire road to a beach where the city view is now beneath the bridge rather than above it. As a boy scout growing up in Mill Valley, I camped here many times when the land was still a military base. We scoured the hills and the concrete gun batteries finding full clips of blank ammo.

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While Kirby Cove is a great place to be 12, it is magic and beautiful at any age.

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