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I am very gratified by all the hard work of the many volunteers and supporters for my campaign for County Supervisor. The voters of the Fourth District responded most of all to the outreach made by the dozens of volunteers who walked precincts and made phone calls on my behalf, and the election results are due to their efforts.

The conflicts that have divided people in the Fourth District should become a thing of the past.

I pledge to do everything in my power as a County Supervisor to bring the different interests in this diverse district together, and work cooperatively to resolve the difficult issues we face. I especially want to reach out to the agricultural community. The support I received from many ranchers was especially satisfying, and I want to assure others in the farming and ranching industry that I am aware of their concerns, and will do my best to protect our agricultural heritage.

To those who voted for me, thank you. I will make my best effort to justify your support, and to bring

together everyone in the district to work to improve the quality of life in our wonderful Marin County.

—Dennis Rodoni

Dark Ages Editor, The unthinkable has happened; the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Everything I have valued and worked for all my life—reason itself—has been officially and publicly devalued. I don’t know how I can go on living in a country about to replace the Constitution with the Bible. Remember to set your clocks back to the Dark Ages.

—Marilyn King

A good laugh The only good thing to come out of a Trump victory is the emergence of Melania Trump impersonator Laura Benanti. She will bring humor and levity to an otherwise dark era in American history. At least we can have a good laugh.

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Upfront Many Californians are calling for a ‘Calexit’ from the rest of the country after Donald Trump’s win as the 45th president of the United States.

Hold the line

The myth of an all-liberal California: Why we may need the Electoral College now more than ever

By Tom Gogola

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ou know it’s been an especially uncivil week for the United States of America when empowered white men arrive at the Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade and unfurl Confederate flags while their winning candidate declares that anyone burning an American flag to protest his ascension to the presidency is committing treason.

But that’s just what happened on Friday when U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman was rolling through Petaluma during the parade and

spotted the young men with their flags. Huffman took a photo of the flags and the men as one of the men glared menacingly at the congressmen. The story and photo made it to the Washington Post and Huffman told the paper that the country will likely see a lot more of these kinds of public displays as the election result plays out.

The paper noted that Huffman is himself an Army veteran. That a leading national newspaper chose to highlight an incident in the North Bay to make the point about

displays of white affliction served also as a warning call to California Democrats: Beware of a rising whitenationalist tide that lifts all GOP boats, even those currently docked along the blue-state Pacific coastline.

The arrival of open-carry Confederate flags in the North Bay was one of a few events and votes in recent days that served to throw serious shade at the myth of an all-liberal California post-election, despite its self-congratulatory outburst of “Calexit” posturing after the unfortunate result. For example, at press time, election officials were still counting votes to our south to see whether Orange County U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa would be returned to Congress—despite multiple predictions that the hardline conservative would be swept out of office in the glorious Clintonian moment that did not materialize, either up-ticket or down. And the same state that defiantly pledged to “Calexit” after election day (playing off the June Brexit vote in Great Britain) also stood with the forces of law-and-order white nationalism when it voted to maintain its capital punishment regime in voting down Proposition 62. The all-liberal California voter instead supported Proposition 66, which limits appeals for death row inmates in order to kickstart the state-sanctioned killing of bad citizens. And it lets jailers decide how to execute the condemned if the state can’t figure it out. As Trump might say, I don’t care how you do it, just get ’em out of here on a stretcher.

The “Calexit” moment was joined by a chorus of outrage over the Electoral College, which is understandable given that twice in less than 20 years a Republican has won the presidency despite losing the popular vote to the Democrat.

As of press time, Clinton leads in the popular vote tally by more than 1 million votes. And yet the Electoral College might come in very handy for Democrats one day soon.

Fast-forward to November 2020

and consider the following scenario: Despite the dire warnings, in some quarters voters have warmed to the white nationalist administration, especially in rural and suburban California, where the president didn’t in the end deport half the state’s workforce. Trump is now campaigning with a renewed push to make good on his 2016 pledge to flip a few big-blue states red, and he might just pull it off. The notnormal has been fully normalized with the help of an agog and intimidated mainstream media eager to weaponize the Trumpian celebrity quotient into ratings—and the California Republican Party is on the rebound, with 1994’s disastrous anti-immigrant Prop 187 an everdistant memory to voters. The state has a long-standing soft spot for the hypnotic appeal of Republican celebrity, and those voters fuel a narrow popular-vote victory for the incumbent president in the national tally. But, despite Republican gains in California, the Democratic challenger takes California’s 55 electoral votes and squeaks out a narrow Electoral College victory.

Possible? “You could easily redraw the map to show exactly that” in 2020, says Trent England, director of the pro-Electoral College organization Save Our States, as he highlights how the Trump movement has coaxed previously non-voting constituencies into the voting booth, “Which is the lesson of Trump,” England says. And he reminds us that it wasn’t long ago that the pollsters said Clinton might prevail in the electoral vote tally while Trump would take the popular vote. In that scenario, Trump would have no doubt made good on his rigged-election promise to not accept the outcome, but it’s also true that no outraged Democrat would call for the end of the Electoral College if it had delivered a better result for Clinton.Y

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Highlighting that the fight to protect the rights of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will bleed into

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the next administration, Huffman called on Obama and the United States Department of Justice to “urge the state of North Dakota to stand down from its escalation of the use of force,” which has included the arrest of journalist Amy Goodman and various attempts to shut down the free-assembly rights of protesters on the site, via the state’s National Guard.

Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva was a co-signer of the letter to Obama, which was sent to the president a day after the Army Corps of Engineers signaled its continued push to work with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as it works to make a decision on a proposed easement across native lands.

Grijalva blasted North Carolina, whose Republican leadership, at the urging of the corporate owners of the pipeline, deployed the National Guard to the protest site. In a statement co-written with Huffman, Grijalva noted that the function of the Guard is to provide assistance in the event of a natural disaster “not to help suppress our Constitutionally protected right to peacefully assemble.”

“Its use in this way, and the escalating law enforcement and National Guard presence in response to unarmed demonstrations, betrays our values as a nation,” Grijalva added, and aids a private corporation whose pipeline threatens Native American burial and sacred sites, and clean drinking water.”

The letter to Obama calls on the president to send observers from the Department of Justice to keep tabs on the violent and disproportionate responses to legitimate protest— and to come out swinging against the proposed easement under consideration by the Army Corps.

Huffman underscores in the letter that the battle in North Dakota may be a sign of what is to come under the white nationalist administration that comes to power on January 20.

“In the coming months,” Huffman notes, “President-elect Trump—who has personally invested in this pipeline company—will undoubtedly signal an oil and gas industry takeover of the White House. This will be one of the many battles we must fight and we must stand together to protect the environment, sacred tribal lands, freedom of the press, and the right to peaceful assembly.”

(Italics added to the Huffman quote to emphasize the unfolding, self-dealing spectacle in our midst.)Y —Tom Gogola

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The Great Dickens Christmas Fair immerses visitors in a boistrous, colorful Victorian city, which includes costumed and interactive actors.

Jump for joy Your guide to fun in the North Bay this holiday season

By Charlie Swanson and Lily O’Brien

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he election finally is over and the holiday season is upon us. And that means nearly two months of holiday fun and cheer are hopefully coming your way.

To help you navigate the season and keep your spirits bright, we present our select guide to North Bay holiday fun from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

EVENTS Winterblast Twelfth annual holiday art party takes over the South of A arts district in downtown Santa Rosa. Open studios showcase dozens of artists in their element, an electric sofa parade lights up the streets and live music from the Hubbub Club marching band kicks the holiday spirit into gear. Magic, belly dancing, food trucks, beer and wine and merriment abound. Nov. 19. 312 South A St., Santa Rosa. 5–9:30pm.

Free entry. Sofasantarosa.com.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Experience Victorian London the way Charles Dickens did—a lovely authentic setting with all the trimmings, including pubs, tea rooms and shops. Add in lots of exquisite arts and crafts, and sumptuous food and drink, and this Victorian Holiday Party is for you. Five weekends, Nov. 19-Dec. 8. Tickets: $14-$30. Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. Dickensfair.com.

Breakfast with Santa Gather up the kids and come and eat pancakes

and sausage with Santa. And don’t forget to bring a toy to donate to the Marin Performing Stars Holiday Toy Drive. Dec. 3, 9:30am and 10:45am at the Sausalito Yacht Club, 100 Humboldt Ave., Sausalito. To register, call 415/289.4152.

Sausalito Winterfest Includes a Naughty or Nice Ball on Dec. 9, 6:30-11:30, featuring music by Foreverland, food and drinks, the 29th Annual Lighted Boat Parade followed by fireworks and a dance party on Dec. 10, starting at 6:30pm and a Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run &

SHOPPING Marin Center Holiday Craft and Art Sale Have fun while you shop for gifts, from a great selection of original works of art, jewelry, clothing and more. Dec. 1-4, 11-8, Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael, free.

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Kids get to go snow sledding at the Mill Valley Winterfest on December 4 at the Downtown Plaza in Mill Valley.

Mill Valley Winterfest Take a walk around Depot Plaza in Mill Valley and enjoy live entertainment, goodies to eat and drink, holiday arts and crafts and much more. Dec. 4, 11-5, Depot Plaza in downtown Mill Valley, free, enjoymillvalley. com/winterfest.

Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair Take in the beautiful scenery while you do your holiday shopping with a wide array of arts and crafts to choose from, while snacking on local treats. Dec. 3, 10-5, Dec, 4, 10-4.

Muir Beach Community Center, 19 Seascape Drive, Muir Beach, free, muirbeachartsfair.com.

Mill Valley Holiday Craft Fair Choose from arts and crafts that make delightful holiday gifts from more than 55 artists. Dec. 3, 10-5, free. Mill Valley Community Center, 150 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, cityofmillvalley.org.

Indoor Antique Market and 32nd Annual Christmas Treat yourself to some old-fashioned fun as you stroll through more than 70 booths of vintage, antique and collectible items. Dec. 10, 10-6, Dec. 11, 10-5. $8; free parking. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, Marin County Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San

Rafael, marincounty.org.

Gifts ’n’ Tyme Holiday Faire Forty-four years and counting, the fair highlights more than 85 local and regional artists and makers of fine crafts selling everything from stocking stuffers to fine works.

Holiday music and the smells of gourmet food like cinnamon roasted almonds fill the air. Nov. 1820. Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third St., Napa. Fri-Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 10am–4pm. Free admission. 925.372.8691.

St. John’s Christmas Boutique A tradition in the town of Ross, the boutique offers homemade jams, jellies and baked goods, as well as holiday gifts and items such as wrapping paper and holiday cards. Proceeds benefit charitable causes; including supporting the community needs at St. John's sister parish in Malawi, Africa. Dec. 2–3. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Road, Ross. Friday, noon–6:30pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm.

Free admission. 415.456.1102.

Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair The Community & Cultural Center rings in the holiday season for the 46th year with winter holiday sights, sounds

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Gate Five Road, Sausalito. 11am– 6pm. Free admission and parking.

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Wine Country Winter Festival Inaugural event from the folks behind the Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival is a massive celebration of arts, crafts, food, wine and entertainment. Three stages of music features local favorites like David Luning, Frobeck, Bootleg Honeys, Lost Dog Found and many others. An extensive selection of microbrews, ciders and wines will be on hand for tasting. A gingerbread competition and other familyfriendly activities will keep the kids busy and a pavilion of arts and crafts allows you to get beautiful gifts for all tastes. Dec. 3-4. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. $12-$15/ Kids 12 and under are free. 707.824.8717.

Luther Burbank Holiday Open House A popular holiday tradition in its 37th year, this open house features Victorian-era finery and a charming tour of Burbank’s historic home and gardens, with free parking at First and D streets and free rides on Rosie the Trolley to and from the Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair held at the Finley Community Center. Dec. 3–4.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa.

10am to 4pm. $3/kids 12 and under are free. 707.524.5445.

Osher Marin Festival of Lights Marin’s biggest Hanukkah party includes latkes, sufganiyot (doughnuts) and other festive food with the jazzy sounds of Brandeis Marin Jazz Band, an artisan crafts marketplace and kids’ activities.

All are welcome. Dec. 11. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 11:30am-2pm. Free admission. 415.444.8000.

Petaluma Holiday Lighted Boat Parade A parade of sparkling boats shine on the Petaluma River to ring in the season while downtown shops stay open late for holiday strolling. Dec. 17. Petaluma River Turning Basin, Petaluma. 6pm. Free. visitpetaluma.com.

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Brunch on Dec. 11 at 8:30am. Get more info at winterfestsausalito. com.

San Rafael Lighted Boat Parade Enjoy a festival of lights on the water with more than 100 beautifully illuminated and decorated boats as they glide through the waterways of San Rafael. Dec. 10, 6pm, along the San Rafael canals. Free. Get the route and the best places to watch at seecalifornia.com/christmas/ boat-parades/san-rafael-lighted-boatparade.

Napa Valley Wine Train Thanksgiving Thanksgiving on the Napa Valley Wine Train is a traditional gourmet feast with all the fixings in a nontraditional but memorable setting. Nov. 24. Lunch, 10:30am–3pm; dinner 4–8:30pm. $166 and up. 800.427.4124.

Charles Dickens Family Victorian Holiday Party Hobnob with Charles Dickens and his family and many of his beloved characters while you enjoy refreshments and Victorian parlor games. Dec. 2, 6:30pm, children/$9, adults/$12. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael.

Falkirkculturalcenter.org.

Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland Thirty-seventh annual event in the heart of Marin features a grand parade and tree lighting ceremony, with snow sledding, kids activities, a holiday market and more. Festive window displays light up the scene while live music and holiday entertainment packs in the families. Nov. 25. Fourth and A streets, downtown San Rafael. Event begins at noon/parade begins at 5:30pm. Cityofsanrafael.org.

Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour & Competition Tenth annual citywide event features more than 30 businesses and merchants participating in creating festive and delicious gingerbread houses.

Most are on display within walking distance of each other, meaning that this is a family-friendly diversion from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. Dec. 1–30.

Downtown Sausalito. Maps are available at participating merchants or at sausalitogingerbread.com.

ICB’s Winter Open Studios More than 100 painters, sculptors, fabric artists, jewelers, photographers and other artists open their doors for this 48th annual event to let you discover new and unique works of art where they are created. Dec. 2–4. Industrial Center Building, 480

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Get up close and personal with talented artists in their studios at ICB’s Winter Open Studios in Sausalito.

and fun. Shop locally and find handmade artisan crafts, clothing, woodwork art and more. Dec. 2–4. Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station. Fri, 4–9pm; Sat and Sun, 10am–5pm. Free admission. dancepalace.org.

Landmarks Holiday Arts & Craft Sale The Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society and local artists bring a wide range of gifts and holiday items to the farmcottage setting of the Landmarks Art Center. There will be jewelry, glasswork, knitted items, paintings, spices and rubs and even vintage books and baked goods on hand from North Bay artisans. Dec. 3, Landmarks Art & Garden Center, 841 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. 10am to 4pm. Free. 415.435.1853.

San Geronimo Holiday Arts Faire The 47th annual fair features yummy homemade goodies, creative crafts, Santa Claus on hand for photos and performances by the Lagunitas School Band and others. Dec. 3. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo.

11am–5:30pm. 415.488.8888.

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair 42nd annual event features more than 70 local artists, holiday goodies, entertainment, a prize drawing and trolley rides to the Luther Burbank Home 7 Gardens Holiday Open House. Dec. 3–4, Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa.

Saturday, 9am–5pm; Sunday, 10am– 4pm. $2; 12 and under are free.

707.543.3737.

Petaluma Arts Association Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Local artists and artisans show off their handmade wares at an art and crafts show perfect for gift giving, benefiting Mentor Me. Dec. 10-11.

320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.

11am–5pm. petalumaarts.org.

Sonoma Ceramics Holiday Sale Find affordable and unique holiday gifts from more than 20 artists selling handmade works. Pieces range from decorative ornaments to sculptural works of art. Dec. 10–11. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Free admission. 707.938.462.

PERFORMANCE Hard Working Americans Concert & Holiday Toy Drive Enjoy great music from Todd Snider, Dave Schools, Neal Casal, Duane Trucks and more, and bring along some unused toys and gifts to donate on Dec. 15, 8pm at Sweetwater. $42/advance/$45 day of show. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley, sweetwatermusichall.com.

Marin Oratorio—Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn Treat yourself to a beautiful performance of this classic piece with full orchestra and guest vocal soloists. Dec. 17, 7:30pm and Dec. 18, 3pm, $20, James Dunn Theatre at College of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield, marinoratorio.com.

The Christmas Jug Band Closing Night Party Join this zany allacoustic jug band for a musical holiday hoot. Dec. 19, 8pm, $24$27. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley, sweetwatermusichall.com.

Mill Valley Winterfest Annual family-friendly holiday tradition

returns with snow sledding, live music, local food and Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Dec. 4. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

11am–5pm. Enjoymillvalley.com.

Sonoma County Philharmonic Music director Norman Gamboa and the local philharmonic present a program titled “Overtures & Arias,” featuring talented vocalists Tina Lloyd Meals, Bonnie Brooks, Mark Kratz and John Kelly. Preconcert talks will illuminate the various selections presented in concert. Nov. 19–20. SRHS Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.

Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $10–$15. Socophil.org.

Marin Center Holiday Events Just Dance Academy Winter Performance. Nov. 20. 2pm.

Adults, $27; seniors and kids $22.

Stapleton Ballet: Nutcracker. Dec. 3–4. 1pm and 5pm both days. $36; $24, seniors and youth. Performing Arts Academy of Marin Holiday Spectacular. Dec. 3–4. Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. $20. Mayflower Chorus Holiday Concert. Dec. 9–10.

Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 3pm and 8pm. $20; seniors (60 and over) and students, 13–18 are $15; Children 12 and under are $5.

Marin Ballet Nutcracker. Dec. 10– 11. 1pm and 5pm. $43; seniors and youth are $27; Candy Cane Party following each 1pm performance is $10. Marin Symphony Holiday Pops. Dec. 13. 7pm. $45-$85; youth is $25. Brian Copeland’s Jewelry Box. Dec. 15. 8pm. $50. Marin Dance Theatre: Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop. Dec. 17. 1pm and 5:30pm. $40, adults; students and seniors are $32; Teddy Bear Tea Party, $10.

Singers Marin: ’Tis the Season …

Traditions—Near and Far. Dec. 18. 4pm. $25–$40. Windham Hill Winter Solstice 30th Anniversary concert. Dec. 21. 7:30pm. $25-$65.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.473.6800.

Le Cirque de Boheme Annual winter circus wonderland is based on the wondrous French tradition.

This year, a brand-new original production, “Somewhere,” tells enchanting tales with an amazing cast of performers who achieve world-class heights. Nov. 25–Dec. 18.

Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Days and times vary. $30–$55; kids under 15 are $22. cirquedeboheme.com.

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Jump for joy «10 presents “Bad Jews.” Nov. 18–Dec. 4. $25–$40. San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus presents Home for the Holidays. Nov. 27. 3pm. $19–$50. Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas. Nov. 30. 8pm. $59–$85.

Transcendence Theatre’s “Joy to the World.” Dec. 2–4. Friday, 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 2pm and 7:30pm. $35–$129. Pink Martini’s Holiday Spectacular. Dec. 6. 8pm. $45–$69. Posada Navideña. Dec. 9. 7pm. $5-$10. Kids 2 and under are $2. Symphony Pops: A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert. Dec. 11.

3pm. $37–$80. Donny and Marie Osmond Family Christmas. Dec. 16. 8pm. $99–$139. Christmas with Aaron Neville. Dec. 17. 8pm. $49–$69. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. Dec. 18. 3pm and 7pm. $34–$181. The Brian Setzer Orchestra's 13th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour. Dec. 29. 8pm. $65–$85.

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Jesse DeNatale’s Post Thanksgiving Benefit Concert The acclaimed singer-songwriter performs to raise funds for the Tomales Bay Youth Center. A raffle with prizes ranging from tickets to various Bay Area venues and works from local merchants also helps the center continue to offer safe, supervised space for West Marin students to engage in positive activities. Nov. 27. Toby’s Feed Barn, 11250 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station.

4pm. $20/ kids under 10 are free.

415.663.1223.

Freddy Cole Quartet A special Christmas tribute to Nat King Cole from his youngest sibling offers holiday classics performed by an all-star jazz ensemble. With an outstanding ear for swing, a silky smooth voice and tinkling jazz piano, Cole resembles his older brother not only in sound but also in sensational acclaim and influence.

Dec. 1–4. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St., Napa. 6:30pm and 9pm each night. $35-$55. 707.603.1258.

Jazzin’ Up Joys of the Season Deborah Winters and the Peter Welker All Star Band headline a holiday party that brings big band jazz to holiday favorites and boasts many spirited surprises. Dec. 2. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

8pm. $25–$45. 415.383.9600.

Michelle Schmitt's Holiday Benefit Concert Acclaimed singer and her band present their 8th annual concert blending holiday

classics with soulful rock ’n’ roll benefiting ExtraFood.org, which helps feed the hungry in Marin. VIP tickets include a reception by Heidi Krahling from Insalata’s, special seating, and Schmitt's upcoming new record. Dec. 8. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm; reception, 6:30pm. $25–$100. 415.383.9600.

Winter Surf Session A festive concert experience with instrumental surf rock band Slacktone makes waves in the North Bay. Frankie & the Pool Boys and Uncle Sea Monster add to the fun.

Dec. 9. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

8pm. $16–$25. 415.383.9600.

Kitka: Wintersongs The Oakland-based women's vocal ensemble channels Eastern European melodies with traditional vocal styling. Kitka performs a program of critically acclaimed, winter-inspired music ranging from Slavic folk carols to Eastern Orthodox choral works. Dec. 10, the Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 8pm. $10– $35. 415.444.8000.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour Renowned saxophonist is beloved as much for his holiday shows as his contemporary jazz music. Koz brings guitarist Jonathan Butler and vocalists Kenny Lattimore and Valerie Simpson for his latest incarnation of his popular Christmas experience. Dec. 20. Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 7:30pm. $40 and up. 866.955.6040.

Christmas Jug Band Annual appearance from the longstanding group of friendly Marin musicians brings a bluesy rock aesthetic to Christmas classics for two skewered and merry concerts of folksy scuffle swing. Dec. 18–19, Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Sunday, 7pm; Monday, 8pm. $17–$27. 415.388.1100.Y

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Giving thanks Spread holiday cheer over food and wine

By Tanya Henry

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ooking for holiday cheer in these unsettling times?

Here are some ideas to start the season off on the right foot …

El Paseo has launched its “Secrets of the Old World” wine program, so you can taste some extraordinary wines without breaking the bank.

Each week, Tuesday through Thursday, from 4pm until close, the Mill Valley restaurant will feature a flight of three different wines from its wine cellar. These one-of-a-kind flights showcase both rare and old vintage bottles from some of the most renowned producers in France, Italy and other regions throughout Europe. Here is a sample of what is coming up: November 22, 23 Premier Cru White Burgundy • Domaine Latour-Giraud 2013 • Domaine Latour-Giraud Les Narvaux . Meursault AC 2013 • Domaine Latour-Giraud Champs Canet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 2013 • Domaine Latour-Giraud Cuvee des Pierre Meursault- Genevrieres 1er Cru 2013 November 29, 30, December 1 Spanish Classic Flight • Granbazan Albarino • López de Heredia • Vega Sicilia December 6, 7, 8 Italian Reds – Piedmont • Produttori

• Marchesi di Barolo 2006 • Cavallotto Barolo 2007 El Paseo, 17 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415/388-0741.

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For those who would rather leave the cooking to the pros, here is an idea for a free restaurant meal: For the 10th year in a row, the Lotus Family of Restaurants hosts their annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner.

San Rafael’s Lotus Cuisine of India and Fairfax’s Cafe Lotus will serve an Indian buffet on Wednesday, November 26, from 5pm to 9pm.

No reservations.Y Lotus Cuisine of India, 704 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415/456-5808; lotusrestaurant.com; Cafe Lotus, 1912 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax; 415/457-7836; cafelotusfairfax.com. The restaurants will be collecting donations for the SF-Marin Food Bank.

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In ‘Safe House,’ Keith Josef Adkins serves up a vivid portrait of life on the border between the slave-owning South and the anti-slave North just before the Civil War.

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Morality guide ‘Safe House’ a portrait of life between two worlds

By Charles Brousse

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he use of morality as a guide in making and judging decisions is among the most important distinctions that separates humans from the instinct-driven rest of the animal kingdom. But the problem always has been, and undoubtedly always will be, “Whose morality?”

The truth of this is abundantly evident in Keith Josef Adkins’ Safe House, which just opened a monthlong run at Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre. Drawing upon his own family’s history and continuing August Wilson’s exploration of African-Americans’ struggle for acceptance in a white-dominated country, Adkins serves up a vivid

portrait of life on the border between the slave-owning South and the anti-slave North just before the Civil War. His characters, white and black, face daily moral choices that are difficult to resolve, but so do Aurora’s audiences, who apply 21st-century beliefs in evaluating their merit.

It’s 1843. Dorcas Pettigrew (Dawn L. Troupe) and her nephews Addison (David Everett Moore) and Frank (Lance Gardner) are freeborn blacks living in a small Northern Kentucky town along the Ohio River. Their geographical position near the terminus of the Underground Railroad that carried runaway slaves to abolitionist states

makes them a natural stopover before the dangerous river crossing, but under Kentucky law, sheltering runaways also has its perils. A few years earlier, the local sheriff caught the Pettigrews in the act and they were placed under what amounts to house arrest. To provide some income, Addison, a cobbler and dry goods salesman, is allowed to make rounds in the black community; other than that, every aspect of their lives—even keeping their front door open or swimming in a nearby creek during hot weather— is subject to the sheriff's whims, as enforced by his whiskey-swilling deputy Bracken (Cassidy Brown), who stops by frequently to enjoy

Dorcas’ stews and pies.

That’s basically the setup as Adkins’ play opens. While Dorcas is stoical about the impending end of the family’s two-year semiimprisonment (as she is just about everything in her life), her nephews have very different reactions.

Addison dreams of marrying Clarissa (Dezi Solèy), a pretty young woman who occasionally visits them. They’ll have a family and he’ll make fine boots and shoes to sell in his own shop, just like the white folks. Frank (Lance Gardner), an impatient hothead, abhors the idea of settling down to work and domesticity. He does what he pleases, from swimming in the creek to seducing Clarissa, but a vague ambition to emigrate to Liberia—an African country established with American support as a home for freed slaves—leads him to agree with Addison’s urgent plea that they refrain from harboring any more runaways.

Then along comes Roxie (Jamella Cross), a rebellious teenager fleeing from her abusive Southern owner.

Behind Addison’s back and breaking his pledge, Frank takes her in and the two scheme to cross the river together on their way to Liberia, leaving Dorcas and Addison to face the consequences.

To modern audiences, Frank’s decision to assist Roxie may absolve him from destroying his brother’s dream, and abandoning the family.

As he says, how can you compare a person’s life with the ability to own a shop and make boots for the wealthy? On the other hand, Addison counters that he wants to show that not all black people are shiftless layabouts; all they need is an opportunity. Displaying a daring array of eccentricities, David Everett Moore is brilliant in the role. In fact, the entire ensemble, directed with a sure hand by L. Peter Callender, is excellent, and the scenic design by Kate Boyd, lit by Jon Tracy, and with costumes by Callie Floor, conveys a convincing sense of time and place.

To his great credit, playwright Adkins treats his characters and their foibles with respect and compassion rather than judgment.

It’s as good a definition of morality as I can think of.Y

NOW PLAYING: Safe House runs through December 4 at the Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley; 510/843-4822; auroratheatre.org.

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Get jolly with holiday concerts at Marin Center By Charlie Swanson

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he holidays are a busy time of year, and no one is busier in the North Bay than the Marin Center, hosting several holiday-themed concerts between now and the end of 2016.

From seasonal dance performances to symphony pops, the lineup appeals to all tastes and traditions. Here’s a breakdown of some of the many offerings.

No one can say that Marin County doesn’t know how to dance, and Marin Center’s forthcoming lineup of several dance companies proves that point with cheerful spectacles. First up, San Rafael’s Just Dance Academy presents its annual family-friendly winter performance on Sunday, November 20, complete with ballet, jazz, tap and even hip-hop routines.

Up next, San Anselmo’s long-running Stapleton Ballet offers up a joyful adaptation of The Nutcracker on December 3 and 4, with more than 250 dancers bringing the Victorianera Christmas tale to life.

On Sunday, November 20, San Rafael’s Just Dance Academy presents its annual winter performance.

The choreography continues with Mill Valley’s Performing Arts Academy of Marin presenting its own holiday spectacular, also on Dec. 3 and 4. The academy draws from its past and reimagines its original Christmasthemed production, A Scarf in Union Square.

Want more Nutcracker this season? Marin Ballet has your back, presenting the full-length version of the unstoppable classic on Dec. 10 and 11. Marin Ballet also offers special Candy Cane Parties after each matinee performance to keep the holiday cheer going.

Marin Center takes a break from tiptoe performances and lets the voices sing when it welcomes the Mayflower Chorus back for another beloved holiday concert. Since 1980, the chorus has been a popular tradition at the center, and this year, the members bring with them memories of a recent trip to Cuba for an inspiring and emotional concert of classic Christmas favorites and engaging sing-alongs on Dec. 9 and 10.

A recent Marin tradition, the Marin Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert is back on Dec. 13 for another familyfriendly performance of classical works and Christmas carols that also features the Marin Symphony Chorus and Children’s Chorus, packing the stage with special guests and leading its own sing-along fun.

The songs keep coming on Dec. 18, when local troupe Singers Marin presents tunes that span Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday works in a show titled ‘Tis the Season … Traditions—Near & Far. Lastly, Christmas goes acoustic for the Windham Hill Winter Solstice 30th anniversary concert on Dec 21. The ensemble of acclaimed performers marks the shortest day of the year with warm, engaging songs perfect for the celebratory season.Y Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 415/473-6800; tickets. marincenter.org.

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‘Moonlight’ is a coming-of-age story, full of keen and fresh visuals.

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Moonstruck The ghetto life eloquence of ‘Moonlight’

By Richard von Busack

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emarkable is the only word for Moonlight. It’s a love story and a story of childhood; it’s also a movie about being, in Charles Mingus’ phrase, “beneath the underdog.” In several episodes, Barry Jenkins (of Medicine for Melancholy) directs the story of some 12 years in the life of an undersized boy from Liberty City, the poor part of Miami. Chiron is played by three actors, Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes.

Young Chiron has been badly bullied, hiding his homosexuality from everyone, ever since his mother (Naomie Harris) called him a faggot. Chiron has a kind of surrogate father figure for a while—a passerby named Juan (Mahershala Ali) who rescues the boy from a pack of bullies and takes him home for a meal with his girlfriend Teresa ( Janelle Monáe).

Jenkins’ skill is such that you can feel both sides of the tension—the man’s urge to help on the one side, the boy’s nerves on the other.

Matters get more complex when Chiron discovers his attraction to his friend Kevin (played by Jharrel

Jerome in adolescence and André Holland in adulthood). The budding friendship is crushed by a thug looking for some fun.

Moonlight is a movie about people who never get into the movies unless they’re holding guns. Even without a single gunshot in it, this peculiarly acute film is the most eloquent movie about the corrosive trauma of ghetto life since Killer of Sheep (1978).

The visuals by cinematographer James Laxton are keen and fresh. No matter what it’s like to live in it, the neighborhood’s pastel houses and palms lighten the spirit. And there are moments of escape: Particularly a soon-to-be-famous moment where Chiron learns to swim in the ocean while being cradled in Juan’s arms.

It’s somehow hard to define great direction—it’s easier to define its absence—but Jenkins is surely a great director, as can be seen by his wielding of the power of a close-up, a two-shot, by his knowledge of when to drop out the sound, to go against the grain of a scene, or the decision to give a wheedling junkie an incandescent, beguiling smile.

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Friday, November 18– Thursday, November 24 Due to time limitations, our list of movie summaries has been shortened this week.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Accountant (2:08) Small-town mob CPA Ben Affleck leaps from frying pan to fire when he takes on seemingly innocent new client Anna Kendrick.

Almost Christmas (2:00) Patriarch Danny Glover wants a Christmas miracle: For his crazy family to get along during the long holiday weekend.

Arrival (1:56) Sci-fi for grownups as Amy Adams grapples with humanity, existence and other cosmic issues after mysterious spacecraft pay Earth a visit.

Denial (1:50) David Hare drama stars Rachel Weisz as an American lawyer who has to prove the historical reality of the Holocaust in a British court of law.

Doctor Strange (2:07) Yet another Marvel superhero hits the multiplexes, this one a down-and-out surgeon-turned-sorcerer played by Benedict Cumberbatch; the great Mads Mikkelsen co-stars.

The Eagle Huntress (1:27) Eye-filling documentary about a 13-year-old Mongolian girl and her quest to become her family’s first female eagle hunter in 12 generations.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2:12) J.K. Rowling’s new cinematic franchise takes place among New York’s secret coven of witches and wizards circa WWII. Finding Dory (1:40) The animated blue tang fish of Finding Nemo is back and trying to reunite with her aquatic family; Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Diane Keaton lend voice.

Florence Foster Jenkins (1:50) Stephen Frears biopic stars Meryl Streep as a real-life New York heiress of the 1940s who blithely pursued a career in grand opera despite an appalling singing voice.

The Girl on the Train (1:45) Paula Hawkins’ bestseller hits the big screen with Emily Blunt as a Hitchcockian “innocent” who sees something she wishes she hadn’t.

Hacksaw Ridge (2:19) True tale of WWII medic Desmond Doss, a conscientous objector whose valor at Okinawa earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor; Mel Gibson directs.

Harry & Snowman (1:24) Documentary tracks the loving friendship between Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer and the Amish

plowhorse he rescued from the glue factory and transformed into a Triple Crown show jumper.

Inferno (2:01) Tom Hanks is back as Harvard professor/man of action Robert (The Da Vinci Code) Langdon; this time he’s preventing a global pandemic with a little help from Dante Alighieri.

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (1:58) Lee Child’s best-selling thriller hits the big screen with Tom Cruise improbably cast as the tough guy extraordinaire of the title.

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company: The Entertainer (3:00) John Osborne’s dissection of postwar Britain stars Branagh as an aging third-rate music hall comedian living on spite, rancor and dashed dreams.

A Man Called Ove (1:56) Acclaimed Swedish dramedy about a middle-aged curmudgeon’s hapless life as the ousted chairman of his condo association.

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (1:32) A free-spirited tween plots to break every rule in his ridiculously regimented junior high school’s code of conduct.

Mumford & Sons Live from South Africa (1:33) Documentary joins the British rock band on a zeitgeist-busting concert tour through dazzling South Africa.

Queen of Katwe (2:04) True tale of a poor Uganda girl whose world changes when she becomes a chess prodigy; Mira Nair directs David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o.

Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear (3:00) Anthony Sher delivers an acclaimed performance as the Bard’s tragic, aging, delusional monarch.

Shut In (1:31) Horror thriller stars Naomi Watts as a child psychologist haunted by the ghost of a young, presumably dead patient.

Snowden (2:14) Biopic stars Joseph GordonLevitt as the CIA spook-turned-whistleblower; Oliver Stone directs Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson and a host of others.

Sully (1:36) Tom Hanks stars as Chesley Sullenberger, the airline pilot who managed 2009’s heroic emergency landing on the Hudson River; Clint Eastwood directs.

Trolls (1:32) Psychedelic cartoon about two disparate day-glo trolls who embark on an adventure into the unknown; Jeffrey Tambor and John Cleese vocalize.

'Bleed for This,' opening this week, tells the real-life comeback story of champion boxer Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller) after a car accident nearly ended his career.

Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15; Sun-Mon 10:35, 1:30, 4:25, 7:20 Rowland: Fri-Mon 1, 4:20, 7:35, 10:30 Almost Christmas (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Mon 10:55, 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:55 Arrival (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; Sun-Mon 1, 3:50, 6:50; Larkspur Landing: Fri, 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:50; Mon-Wed 7, 9:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Sun-Mon 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30; Rowland: Fri-Mon 10:45, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Lark: Sat 9:10pm, Mon 6:40; Tue 8:40; Wed 11:30 • The Birth of a Nation (R) • Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (R) Northgate: Fri 7:10, 9:50; Sat-Mon 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:30 Northgate: Fri-Mon 10:50, 1:40, 4:25, 7:20, 10:05 • Bleed for This (R) • Deconstructing the Beatles’ White Album (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1 Denial (PG-13) Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7:10, 9:45; Sat 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45; Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:10; Mon-Tue 4:20, 7:10 Doctor Strange (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:55; Sun-Mon 1:15, 4:10, 7:15; Larkspur Landing: Fri 9:30; 3D showtime 6:30; Sat-Sun 3:30, 9:30; 3D showtimes 12:30, 6:30; Mon-Wed 9:30; 3D showtime 6:30 Northgate: Fri-Mon 11:05, 1:55, 4:45, 6:10, 7:35, 9, 10:25; 3D showtimes 12:25, 3:20 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:35; Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun 1, 4, 7; Mon 4, 7; Rowland: Fri-Mon10:30, 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 10; 3D showtimes 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 The Eagle Huntress (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:30; Sat 12, 2, 4:15, 6:15, 6:30, 8:30; Sun 12, 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:15, 6:30, 8:30 Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:15, 2:50, 5:20, 7:55, 10:20 • The Edge of Seventeen (R) Fantastic Beasts and Cinema: Fri-Wed 3:45, 10:10; 3D showtimes 12:30, 7; Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, Where to Find Them (PG-13) 3:30, 4:30, 6:45, 9:50; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7:30; Sun-Mon 12:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:45; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Mon 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 5:35, 7:30, 8:35; 3D showtimes 10:30, 12:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 9:30, 10:30; Tues 1:30, 7:30, 3D showtimes, 10:30, 4:30, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon 3:45, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Mon 10:15, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:20; 3D showtimes 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45 Lark: Sat-Sun 10:30; Thur 2:20 • Finding Dory (PG) Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) Lark: Fri 2:20; Mon 4:20; Tue 11:30, Thur 8:40 The Girl on the Train (R) Lark: Fri 9; Mon 9:10; Tue 2:10; Wed 4:45; Thu 4:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri-Mon 6:45, 9:40 Hacksaw Ridge (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:35, 6:40, 9:45; Sun-Mon 12:30, 3:35, 6:40 Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:15; Rowland: Fri-Mon 10:15, 1:35, 4:35, 7:50 Harry & Snowman (Not Rated) Lark: Fri 4:45; Sun 6:50; Mon 7; Tue 1:50; Thur 4:30 Inferno (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:30, 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Sun-Mon 10:30, 1:20, 4:10, 7; Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Mon 2:10, 7:15 Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company: The Entertainer (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1; Wed 7:30 Rafael: Fri 3:15, 6, 8, 8:45; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:15, 6, 8:45; Mon-Thu 6, 8:45 • Loving (PG-13) A Man Called Ove (PG-13) Rafael: Sat 3:45, 8:15; Sun-Thu 8:15 Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 Northgate: Tue 7:05, 8:20, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 7, 9:40; Wed-Thu 11, 4:30, • Moana (PG) 10; 3D showtimes at 1:45, 7:15 Regency: Tue 10pm, 3D showtime 7; WedThu 10:30, 1:30, 7:30, 3D showtimes at 4:30, 10:30; Rowland: Tue10pm, 3D showtime at 3; Wed-Thu 10:30, 1:30, 7:30; 3D showtimes at 4:30, 10:30 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Northgate: Fri 10:35, 4:25, 10:15; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7:20; Sat-Mon 8:15, Peculiar Children (PG-13) 3D showtime at 2:55 Moonlight (Not Rated) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 11:45, 1:40, 2:45, 4:30, 5:30, 7:40, 10:25; Sun-Mon 10:45, 11:45, 1:40, 2:45, 4:30, 5:30, 7:40 Mumford & Sons Live from South Africa (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 7 Ouija: Origin of Evil (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:20, 5:50 Rafael: Sun 4:30 (Kazuaki Tanahashi in person) • Painting Peace (Not Rated) Queen of Katwe (PG) Regency: Fri-Sat 10:25, 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05; Sun-Mon 10:25, 1:15, 4:15, 7:10 Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 Shut In (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Mon 11:35, 4:55, 10 Snowden (R) Lark: Sat 4:10; Sun 8:50; Mon 11:30; Tue 3:45, Wed 2 Sully (PG-13) Lark: Fri noon, 6:50; Sun 4:45; Mon 2:15, Tue 6:30; Thur 6:30 Trolls (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35; Sun-Mon 12, 2:25, 4:45, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, 9:55, 3D showtime at 7:30; Sat-Sun 12, 5, 9:55; 3D showtimes at 2:30, 7:30; Mon 9:55, 3D showtime 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Mon 10:30, 11:40, 12:50, 2, 3:10, 5:30, 6:40, 7:50, 10:10; 3D showtimes 4:20, 9:05 Playhouse: Fri 3:15, 5:30 7:45; Sat-Sun 12:30 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 Mon 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 Rowland: Fri-Mon 11, 1:35, 4, 6:45; 3D showtime 9:15 Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 415-388-1190 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 415-924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 415-453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415-924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 415461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 415-491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 415-435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415-454-1222 Regency 280 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 415-479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 415-898-3385

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Sundial Concerts MARIN Ayla Nereo Marin CD Release concert for ‘The Code of the Flowers.’ Her inventive style, lyrical mastery, and heartfelt folktronica invites a soul-striking response wherever she shares her exquisite gifts. Nov 19, 8pm. $25 adv, $30 door .TMS Performing Arts Center, 150 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.924.4848.

David Nelson Get Well Harvest Tour Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon joins members of the David Nelson Band for a tribute to Nelson’s music as the songwriter heals from an illness. Nov 18-19, 8pm. $49.

Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Diane Schuur Long regarded as one of contemporary jazz’s leading vocalists, the Grammy Awardwinner appears for an intimate night of music. Nov 17, 8pm. $35-$50. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band The former Beatle performs with his long-running ensemble including Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather and Richard Page. Nov 19, 8pm. $97 and up. Marin Center’s Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

SONOMA

The Beach Boys Led by Mike Love, the boys celebrate 50 years of good vibrations. Nov 17, 7:30pm. $65-$85.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

The Honor of Sonoma County Local hip-hop showcase features Makeshift Players, Jay Williz, No Limit Creation and others. Nov 19, 8pm. $10. Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Clubs&Venues MARIN Ali Akbar College of Music Nov 19, 7:30pm, an evening of sarode and sitar. 215 West End Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6372.

Angelico Hall Nov 18, Dominican Chorale Concert.

Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.4440.

Kathy Fitzgerald Broadway comes to town as the acclaimed actress and vocalist appears in a gala evening of song, humor, audience interaction and the inside scoop on your favorite stars. Nov 19, 7:30pm. $70-$100. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

NAPA Boz Scaggs The classic rock, blues, R&B and jazz singer and multi-platinum-selling artist performs two nights, with DJ Harry Duncan opening both shows. Nov 18-19, 8pm. $65-$115.

Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Fenix Nov 16, the Bobby Young Project. Nov 17, Dee Coco & Mixx Company. Nov 19, Rue ‘66. Nov 20, 6:30pm, Rory Snyder’s Night Jazz Band. Nov 22, French Oak. Nov 23, Dallis Craft Band. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Dee Dee Bridgewater The Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist commands the stage with rhythmic excitement. Nov 19-20, 6:30 and 9pm. $35$55. Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.603.1258.

First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo Nov 19, “A Girl Called Mary” with Marin Baroque. 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo, marinbaroque.org.

George’s Nightclub Nov 18, Pride & Joy. Nov 19, DJ Marroquin.

Nov 20, Mexican Banda. Nov 22, hiphop open mic. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

Grazie Restaurant Nov 19, Arthur Javier. 823 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.897.5181.

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On Saturday, November 19, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band will play at the Marin Center's Veterans' Memorial Auditorium.

HopMonk Novato Nov 16, open mic night with Penny & Eric.

Nov 17, Luke Erickson and the Best Mates.

Nov 18, Double Standyrd. Nov 19, Tomas D & the Sundown Gang with Matt Jaffe & the Distractions. Nov 23, open mic night with the Night Crew. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

INCAVO Wine Tasting & Collective Tues, 7pm, Open Mic Night with Simon Costa. 1099 Fourth St, Suite F, San Rafael, 415.259.4939.

Lighthouse Bar & Grill Nov 19, Void Where Prohibited. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, 415.381.4400.

Marin Center Showcase Theatre Nov 20, 2pm, Mills Brothers Barbershop Group. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

CALENDAR Marin Country Mart Nov 18, 5:30pm, Friday Night Jazz with Times 4. Nov 20, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Mike Z & the Benders. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

19 Broadway Club Nov 16, Lender. Nov 17, Koolwhip. Nov 18, 9:30pm, Rewind. Nov 19, 5:30pm, Todos Santos. Nov 19, 9:30pm, Funkanauts. Mon, open mic. Nov 23, Black Wednesday Party with Iriefuse. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Nov 16, Jimi James Band. Nov 17, Michael LaMacchia Band. Nov 18, Michael Aragon Quartet. Nov 19, Chris Saunders Band. Nov 20, Migrant Pickers and friends. Nov 21, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Nov 22, open mic. Nov 23, Rick Hardin and friends. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino Nov 16, Deborah Winters with Ken Cook.

Nov 17, Passion Habanera. Nov 18, Eric Markowitz Trio. Nov 19, David Jeffrey’s Jazz Fourtet. Nov 20, Yacht Club of Paris. Nov 22, Ian McArdle. Nov 23, Jonathan Poretz. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Nov 16, Robin DuBois. Nov 17, Deborah Winters. Nov 22, Lorin Rowan. Nov 23, Dale Polissar Trio. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Nov 16, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. Nov 17, Swamp Voodoo. Nov 18, Tom Finch Trio.

Nov 19, Lumanation. Nov 20, Grateful Sundays. Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Nov 22, Sheet Metal. Nov 23, the New Sneakers. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Presidio Yacht Club Nov 18, the 7th Sons. 679 Sommerville Rd, Sausalito, 415.332.2319.

Rancho Nicasio Nov 18, Stompy Jones. Nov 19, Shana Morrison. Nov 20, 4pm, Doug Adamz. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Nov 17, Toque Tercero flamenco night. Nov 18, Charles Van Damme 100th birthday bash with Joe Tate, Jerry Hannan and others. Nov 19, Marinfidels. Nov 20, 5pm, Mazacote. Nov 21, 6pm, open mic with Judy Hall and Andy Dudnick. Nov 22, Noel Jewkes and friends. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Nov 18, Band of Lovers. Nov 19, the Love Dimension. Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Comedy

Events

Sweetwater Music Hall Nov 17, Matthew Logan Vasquez with Marit Larsen and Rob Fidel. Nov 18-19, Tom Hamilton’s American Babies and Doobie Decibel System. Nov 20, Jim Lauderdale with Rainy Eyes. Nov 21, open mic night with Austin DeLone. Nov 23, Black Wednesday Party with Vinyl. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Dave Burleigh Seen on “America’s Got Talent,” the standup performs with guests Jill Maragos and Jon Arnett. Nov 19, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, 415.899.9883.

Charles Van Damme Ferry Birthday Bash Benefit celebrating 100 years of the historic Charles Van Damme ferry. Nov 18, 7pm.

Live music, exhibit, door prize and more. $20. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Terrapin Crossroads Nov 16, Cosmic Twang. Nov 17, Andy Coe Band. Nov 18, Top 40 Friday dance party. Nov 19, Aaron Redner and friends. Nov 21, Grateful Mondays with Stu Allen. Nov 22, Colonel & the Mermaids. Nov 23, Cosmic Twang. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Nov 16, 12pm, the Stanton Quartet. Nov 23, 12pm, Jose Lopez and Heidi Wilcox. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

The Trident Nov 19, 6pm, Audrey Moira Shimkas Jazz Trio.

558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.331.3232.

Art OPENING MARIN Art Works Downtown Nov 18-Dec 31, “Small Works Exhibition,” a wonderful opportunity to find affordable, quality artwork for the holiday gift-giving season. Reception, Dec 9 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Nov 16-Jan 15, “Reality, Memory & Fiction,” exhibit of paintings by Stephen Namara features people, objects and landscapes seen as snapshots of his life. Reception, Nov 18 at 6pm.

417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

EV Lounge Nov 16, “Color & Form,” an exhibition of paintings and watercolors by Heather Gordon and Eileen Ormiston. Reception, Nov 16 at 6pm. 500 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

415.419.2577.

Marin Art & Garden Center Nov 18-20, 10-5, “Robert K Byers: A Lifetime of Photography,” a retrospective exhibition and sale of the famous photographer’s work.

Reception, Nov 17 at 6pm. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260.

SONOMA Occidental Center for the Arts Nov 18-Jan 15, “Toute Petite,” a unique exhibit and affordable art sale for the holidays. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

Sebastopol Gallery Nov 22-Jan 31, “An Invitation to Imagine,” new folkloric paintings from artist Teri Sloat.

Reception, Dec 1 at 5pm. 150 N Main St, Sebastopol. Open daily, 11 to 6. 707.829.7200.

Sonoma Community Center Nov 18-27, “Humata,” Sonoma Ceramics artistin-residence Austyn Taylor exhibits. Reception, Nov 18 at 5pm. 276 E Napa St, Sonoma. Daily, 7:30am to 11pm. 707.938.4626.

Mort Sahl Sahl takes the stage every week to deliver his legendary, take-no-prisoners wit.

Thurs, 7pm. $20. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Scott Capurro Comedy Showcase Nov 18, 8pm. $20-$25. 19 Broadway Club, 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Community Blood Drive Be a hero and donate blood. Nov 16, 11am.

Outdoor Art Club, 1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.2582.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS HANEDA THUR 11/17 $10 7PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW ALL AGES

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FRI 11/18 $10-$15 8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW 21+

DOUBLE STANDYRD AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS!

Election Wrap-up The Marin Women’s Political Action Committee hosts a four-course dinner with a panel discussion afterward. RSVP required. Nov 16, 6pm. $40. San Rafael Joe’s Restaurant, 931 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.897.1224.

SAT 11/19 $10-$13 8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW 21+

AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS!

Dance

Lights Out! The center throws one more party before cutting the power for the winter. Nov 17, 7pm. $30-$35. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.2787.

Alma del Tango Studio Ongoing, Swing Dance Classes. Learn East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop with instructor Jasmine Worrell. Four-week sessions begin the first of every month. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

Mill Valley Library Book Sale Friends of Mill Valley Library holds a monthly sale of all genres of literature and reference books, CDs and videos.

Third Sat of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.389.4292.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael 415.454.6422.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael 415.460.0101.

Fairfax Pavilion Wednesdays through Nov 30, Dance a la Moxie, fun total body workout for ages 55 and over covers international dance steps throughout time. Free, 415.302.0659. 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax.

Knights of Columbus Hall Mondays, 6pm through Dec 12, Flamenco Dance Class. Learn with veteran teacher Andrea La Canela. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo.

Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Nov 20, 2pm, Just Dance Academy Winter Performance, an abbreviated “Nutcracker” production complete with beautiful costumes, original classical ballet choreography and all your favorite characters. $22-$27. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.473.6800.

Mill Valley Community Center Mondays, 6pm, Swing Dance Lessons.

925.267.2200. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

Sausalito Seahorse Sundays, 4pm, Salsa class. Free. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito 415.331.2899.

Sol Studios Fairfax Thursdays, 10:45am, Flamenco Dance Class, bring a shawl and join in the barefoot class. $9. 12 School St #12e, Fairfax 415.785.4861.

Suzie’s Studio Through Dec 15, 7:30pm, Flamenco Dance Class, practice your footwork and posture. $15. 425 Irwin St, San Rafael 415-342-3425.

TOMAS D AND THE SUNDOWN GANG

+ MATT JAFFE AND THE DISTRACTIONS

FRI 11/25 $10 8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW 21+

THE SOUL SECTION

FRI 12/02 $10-$15 8PM DOORS / 9PM SHOW 21+

THE RENOVATORS AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS!

SAT 12/03 $13 7:30PM DOORS / 8:15PM SHOW 21+

LINDA IMPERIAL BAND AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS!

THUR 12/08 $10 6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW ALL AGES

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Monday Painting Group An open space to paint with fellow artists. Space is limited. Mon-noon. $10.

MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.506.0137.

Radiant Presence With Peter Brown. Every other Tues. Open Secret, 923 C St, San Rafael, 415.457.4191.

Senior Access Caregiver Support Group Caring for an adult can be challenging. This group is facilitated by a specially trained professional. Third Thurs of every month, 11am. Lucas Valley Community Church, 2000 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael.

Tam Valley Craft Fair Friday evening and all-day Saturday fair features Bay Area artists and craftspeople with a wide range of hand-crafted items perfect for your holiday list. Nov 18-19. Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave, Mill Valley.

Toastmaster’s Open House Group invites the public to join them in unlocking communication skills. Express yourself, find your voice and shape your words. Thurs-noon. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3438.

Yiddish Culture Festival A Cabaret by the Bay features lots of entertainment, Klezmer music and dancing and more. Nov 20, 5pm. $20. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Film Cinema & Psyche Study, watch, and discuss five pre-Code treasures from 1933 with a focus on cultural dissolution, moral revolution and film innovation of the era. Mon, 2pm through

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Spitfire Lounge Third Friday of every month, DJ Jimmy Hits.

848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

Dec 12. $126. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, 510.496.6060.

“Keeping the Living Music Alive” Nov 19 • 8 pm • adv $25/door $30

Ayla Nereo – “Special Marin CD Release” Concert celebrating “The Code of Flowers” new CD Lyrical mastery, Heartful folktronica “Ayla’s voice is a lucid instrument” Nov 26 • 8 pm • adv $25/door $30

Kristin Hoffmann & Friends Shambhu “Soothe” CD Release

2 extraordinary artists & friends together for first time: Vocalist w/Bella Gaia and brilliant guitarist/composer Together they create a soaring music of the heart.

Dec 2 • Fri • 8 pm adv 25/door $30

Donna De Lory: 7th annual “ExtravaDanza” Concert

Queen of world pop music w/super hot band!

Donna traveled the globe for 20 years with Madonna as vocalist & dancer Dec 10 • 8 pm • adv $25/door $30/students $20

Elijah Ray & The Band of Light

Prolific Singer, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist blending Acoustic Soul, Bumpin Funk, World Beat, Pure Joy! Light the Holidays with Magic, Majesty & Ecstasy!

Dec 21 • Wed • 7:30 pm tickets 25/45/65

Windham Hill “Winter Solstice 30th Anniversary Concert”

Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex de Grassi, Todd Boston • Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (at Marin Center) All Ages • Pre-concert Reception at 7pm Plenty of Parking • Welcoming Atmosphere

TMS Performing Arts Center 150 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 415.924.4848 • www.dancemarin.com

Jon Wilson: The Restorer’s Journey New documentary produced by Life on the Water is a cinematic portrait of Jon Wilson, the man who founded “WoodenBoat” magazine in 1974. Nov 16, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Korla A screening of the documentary about television star and musician Korla Pandit.

Nov 19, 1pm. $10. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the films’ ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Miracle in a Box The film about a Steinway piano’s restoration screens with Oscar awardwinning filmmaker John Korty in attendance for Q&A. Nov 20, 1pm. Free.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Painting Peace Film follows Berkeley-based Kazuaki Tanahashi, a Japanese Zen teacher, translator, artist and peace activist known for his calligraphy works. Screening is followed by discussion and calligraphy demonstration. Nov 20, 4:30pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Food&Drink Beaujolais Nouveau Celebrating the first wine of the harvest all day with special menu items and pairings.

Nov 17, 5pm. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

Thur 11/17 • Doors 7pm • $14 ADV / $16 DOS

Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit

with Marit Larsen, Rob Fidel Fri 11/18 • Doors 8pm • $17 ADV / $20 DOS

TWO DAY PASS: FRI & SAT: $27

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Tom Hamilton’s American Babies: MASQUERADE BALL OF LIGHT AND DARK with Special Guest Sat 11/19 • Doors 8pm • $17 ADV / $20 DOS

Tom Hamilton’s American Babies with Special Guest Dave Schools & Holly Bowling Doobie Decibel System feat Jason Crosby, Dan Lebowitz & Roger McNamee Sat 11/19 • Doors 12:30pm • $10

Korla

A Film by John Turner & Eric Christensen Fri 11/25 • Doors 1pm • $22 ADV/$27 DOS/$47 VIP Brunch

A Symphonic Brunch

with Reed Mathis & Electric Beethoven feat. Jay Lane, Todd Stoops & Clay Welch Fri 11/25 • Doors 8pm • $20 ADV / $25 DOS

Kenneth Brian Band featuring legendary drummer Steve Ferrone

with Petty Theft: Tom Petty Tribute - Unplugged Sun 11/27 • Doors 7pm • $22

Tinsley Ellis

www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

Friday Night Live Enjoy delicious themed buffet dinners with live music on hand. Fri. $7-$14. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, 415.488.4030.

For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area.

Wed-Thurs at 10am and 11am, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11am, aquarium feeding. Ongoing. Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito., 415.339.3900.

Nature for Kids: Birds at Las Gallinas A day of nature exploration and education.

Nov 20, 10am. Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds, 310 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael.

Lectures Cellphone Macro Photography Learn how to use your cellphone’s camera with some basic lenses to do amazing macro photography of insects. Nov 19, 1pm. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St, Marin City, 415.332.6157.

Citizenship Class Class provides English language skills and history, politics and civics knowledge needed to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization interview. Wed, 3:30pm through Dec 7. $35. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.0998. e-Book Help Get one-on-one help in downloading library e-books to the Kindle, iPad and other devices.

Call ahead to reserve a session. Thurs, 10am.

Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

Golden Gate Computer Society Apple Group Explore everything Apple, including Mac computers and iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, etc. Third Thurs of every month, 1pm.

First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael, 415.927.2289.

Making Magic Architect Diane Strassmaier discusses how to choose color schemes and major accessories, and shares tips and tricks for entertaining for the holidays. Nov 19, 11am. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

The Marin Referral Network Join other professionals and entrepreneurs to share success stories and challenges, and brainstorm how to grow our businesses through referrals and leads. Thurs, 8am.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, 949.680.6153.

Photo Essentials Harness your passion for photography and take control of your camera. Tues, 11am through Dec 6. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Spanish Conversation Club Spanish language facilitators Carol Costa and Joe Cillo host a mix of beginning and intermediate conversational Spanish. Mon, 1pm. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, 415.485.3323.

Thrive in Retirement Workshop looks at the personal side of retirement. Thurs, 1pm through Nov 17.

Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur.

Tune Up for the Soul Bioenergy Balancing practitioners Steve and MaryAnn Orsary demonstrate how they dowse/muscle-test the body’s energy template to find out what is in the way of clarity and movement. Nov 19, 1:30pm. $7.

Town Center Corte Madera, 770 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera.

Wildlife Picture Index Project Come to this training and learn how to contribute to the volunteer project by helping maintain wildlife cameras and processing photos. Tues, Nov 22, 1pm. Marin Water District Office, 220 Nellen Ave, Corte Madera, parksconservancy.org.

Readings Book Passage Nov 16, 7pm, “Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman” with Miriam Horn. Nov 17, 7pm, “Until the Gods Say No” with Vernon Dwelly. Nov 18, 7pm, “To Pixar and Beyond” with Lawrence Levy. Nov 19, 1pm, “News of the World” with Paulette Jiles. Nov 19, 4pm, “Subtle Activism” with David Nicol. Nov 20, 11am, “Bitty Bot” with Tim McCanna. Nov 20, 4pm, “Walking San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive” with

Kristine Poggioli and Carolyn Eidson. Nov 21, 7pm, “On the Nose” with Jayme Moye and Hans Florine. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

Diesel Bookstore Nov 17, 12pm, “domino:Your Guide to a Stylish Home” with Jessica Romm Perez.

Nov 19, 11am, “Foraged Flora” with Sarah Lonsdale, includes floral arrangement demonstration. Nov 20, 12pm, “The Nutcracker” with Marin Ballet, a costumed reading event. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.785.8177.

Falkirk Cultural Center Nov 17, 7:30pm, Third Thursdays Poetry Series, hosted by Marin Poetry Center, with a conversation about diversity in literature. $3-$5. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3438.

Left Bank Brasserie Nov 17, 6:30pm, “A Recipe for Cooking” with Cal Peternell, a Cooks with Books event. 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

Marin Art & Garden Center Nov 20, 6:30pm, “Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls” with Paul Bannick. $20. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.455.5260.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Nov 20, 7pm, “The Future Tense of Joy” with Jessica Teich. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.524.2800.

Theater Bad Jews Left Edge Theatre presents the vicious comedy by Joshua Harmon. Nov 18-Dec 4. $25-$40. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

H.M.S. Pinafore The Ross Valley Players delight with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s romantic romp set aboard a British Navy ship. Through Dec 18. $15-$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, rossvalleyplayers.com.

The Miracle Worker This American classic dramatizes the relationship between teacher Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. Through Nov 20. $21-$31.

Lucky Penny Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, 707-266-6305.

Paper Wing II Sculptural costume artist Sha Sha Higby performs a poetic solo performance. Nov 19, 8pm. $20-$30. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Pegasus Theater presents the play about Einstein and Picasso debating the meaning of art, the power of thought and the essence of everything. Through Nov 27. $18. Graton Community Club, 8996 Graton Rd, Graton, pegasustheater.com. ✹

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SINGLES WANTED! Single & Dissatisfied? Tired of spending holidays and weekends alone? Join with other singles to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships. Stimulating, growthful & fun. Nine-week coed Single’s Group starts week of Nov. 28th (advance sign-up required). Space limited. Also, starting week of 11/28 : ongoing, coed (emotional) INTIMACY GROUPS (partnered or single), WOMEN’S GROUP and INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & COUPLES THERAPY. Central San Rafael. Possible financial assistance (health/flex savings accounts or insurance). Call (415) 453-8117 for more information. Renée Owen, LMFT#35255. https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/183422

With the holidays approaching and the uncertainties of this election, you may be seeking additional support. With 25 years of experience facilitating groups, I am offering the following safe, successful groups: MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS GROUP for women who have lost their mothers in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood through death, illness, separation, narcissism, estrangement. Every other Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Women address relevant issues, current or past, often involving relationships, including mother-daughter relationships; loss; trauma; family of origin; successes; challenges; self-care; transitions, etc. LOSS & GRIEF GROUP for the death of a loved one. Survivors have a safe place to grieve and talk, learn how others have navigated through painful times, and support one another with “normal” responses for healing and growth, at one’s own pace. Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. FORMER MEMBERS OF HIGH DEMAND GROUPS, “spiritual,” “religious,” “philosophical,” “large group awareness trainings,” etc. for men and women to address relevant issues, current & past. Every other Saturday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Experienced Group Facilitator: Colleen Russell, LMFT, Certified Group Psychotherapist, Certified Grief Counselor, 25 years of experience. Contact: 415-785-3513; crussellmft@earthlink.net; www.colleenrussellmft. com. Individual, couple, family therapy also available. Kentfield Office.

A SIMPLE WAY TO STEP OUT OF CHAOS - Introduction to Meditation Nov. 12-13 “We should understand how meditation practice is a simple way of stepping out of the neurotic and chaotic aspects of the thought process. We can simplify everyday life, as well as bring simplicity to the sitting practice of meditation. Relating to both practice and daily life as fully as possible, being right on the dot in terms of technique, will bring us into an open situation where we don’t have to guard against anything or concentrate on anything, either. We find that the meditative aspect of the situation is there already.” - Chogyam Trumpa Rinpoche. Introductory Meditation Weekend Nov. 12-13 with Jesse Miller. All are welcome: www.Tamalpias.Shambhala.org.

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7 Make a 3-pointer, ending his NBA record streak of 157 consecutive games with at least one 8 All 10 9 Abraham Lincoln, in 1863 10 Tennessee Williams BONUS ANSWER: U.S. Congresswoman. Thanks for the question to Michael Vogel from Mill Valley.

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Real Estate HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE AFFORDABLE MARIN? I can show you 50 homes under $500,000. Call Cindy @ 415-902-2729.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140904 NAME STATEMENT The following individual(s) is (are)movie doing business: THOUSAND 1 Statues of what two iconic characters FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WORDS PRESS, 114 MORNING stand in what San park,CA STATEMENT—File No: downtown 2016-140891 SUNAnselmo AVE, MILL VALLEY, The following individual(s) is 94941: SUSAN GREIM GLADER, donated by longtime resident George Lucas? (are) doing business: CASCABEL, 114 MORNING SUN AVE, MILL

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by AN ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired year ending with ‘9’? business is being conducted by A more than 40 days ago and is renewCORPORATION. Registrant will ing under the fictitious business begin Which transacting business under lost millions food chain ofherein. dollars in name(s) listed This statement the fictitious business name(s) listed was filed with the County Clerk1993This after its hamburgers were linked to deadly herein. statement was filed with Recorder of Marin County on Oct 24, the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin 2016 (Publication Dates: Oct 26, Nov bacterial outbreak?

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The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: O.K.MASONRY RESTORATION, 12 SKYLARK DR, APT 11, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: ORLA KRISTENSEN, 12 SKYLARK DR, APT 11, LARKSPUR, CA 94939.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 06, 2016 (Publication Dates: Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 of 2016)

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PublicNotices CA 94939: NORMA ROXANNE SAUNDERS, 1300 QUARRY CT # 306, RICHMOND, CA 94801. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 20, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140924 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GALA 482, 482 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CA 94929: GALA LLC, 13 MOHAVE COURT, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925.

The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing filing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Oct 25, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140878 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FIVE CORNERS GROUP, 875, 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FIVE CORNERS CONSULTING GROUP LLC, 875 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 20, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140928 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PANIC BUTTON VFX, 110 CARLOTTA CIRCLE # 1, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: LUIS JACOBO BARREIRO DOMINGUEZ, 110 CARLOTTA CIRCLE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Oct 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140840 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CLIP- N-DRY, 30 PAMERON WAY, NOVATO, CA 94949: MATTHEW RYAN THOMSON, 4 SIENNA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 17, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140779 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BRAZIL MARIN CAFÉ & MARKET, 1435, 4TH STREET, STE E, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARCIO SANTANA DA SILVA, 1812 LANDMARK DR, VALLEJO, CA 94591. The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will

begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 05, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304729 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County ClerkRecorder’s Office on May 28, 2015 Under File No: 2015-137448. Fictitious Business name(s) BRAZIL MARIN CAFÉ & MARKET, 1435 4TH STREET, STE E, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: 1) JULIO OCTAVIANO OLIVEIRA, 1825 LINCOLN AVE #117, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 2) CARLOS EUGENIO DA SILVA JR, 21 PARK PLAZA DR # 3, DALY CITY, CA 94015.This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Oct 05, 2016. (Publication Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140864 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BAYWOOD BLOOMS, 38 HUNTER CRK, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: ERIKA HOAGLAND, 38 HUNTER CRK, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 19, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140970 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 502 EXPRESS, 60 BELVEDERE ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DIONICIO CAPRIEL, 6 MUROC LAKE DR # 624, NOVATO, CA 94949.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Nov 03, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140962 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: KATE AND JUBILEE, 20 TWIN OAKS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KATE BOWMAN, 20 TWIN OAKS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Nov 02, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-140919 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BLU HEELER DOG WALKING SERVICE, 2051 ELDORADO CT, NOVATO, CA 94947: NANCY ABBALLO, 2051 ELDORADO CT, NOVATO, CA 94947.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Oct 25, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES Notice Content SUMMONS - FAMILY LAW—CASE NUMBER: FL 1603526 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ALLEN PAUL SHORTALL You have been sued.

PETITIONER’S NAME: KATHERINE RUNKEL You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association. NOTICE—THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON PAGE 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORINA, COUNTY OF MARIN, 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, P.O. BOX 4988, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: KATHERINE RUNKEL, 690 WOODBINE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.Tel:415-572-8725 Clerk, by /s/ J.CHEN, Clerk, Marin County Superior Court, By JAMES M.KIM, Deputy Date: Sep 27, 2016 STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent- child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court. This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the summons and petition OR when he if she waives and accepts service. This restraining order remains in effect until the judgement is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. NOTICE-ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca. com. Or call Covered California at 1-800300-1506. (Publication Dates: Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 of 2016)

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): CIV 1602743 NOTICE TO DEFENDENTS (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CAL WEST GROUP, a trust, and CARLOS VELASQUEZ and RENJI Z. GEORGE, Co-Trustees; NOVA GROUP, a trust, and CARLOS

VELASQUEZ and RENJI Z.GEORGE; and DOES 1 through 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFFS: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): GEORGE ZACHARIAH and VALSA GEORGE, his wife, and RENJI GEORGE, an unmarried man NOTICE! You haven been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you; your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) the California Courts Online Self-help Center (www.courinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp) or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tienne 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen; su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formularios que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularies de la corte y más informatión en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento, y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado immediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California. (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje-en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte

antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de las corte es): MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 113, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913-4988 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs’ attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandonte que no tiene abogado, es): LEONARD A. RIFKIND CSB # 133971, RIFKIND LAW GROUP, 100 DRAKE’S LANDING ROAD, SUITE 260, GREENBRAE, CA 94904; (415) 785-7988 ;Fax:415-785-7976.

DATE (Fecha): JUNE 29, 2016; Clerk {Secretorio}, by, JAMES M.KIM. Deputy (Adjunto): F. CHAIS (Publication Dates: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) This is an order authorizing service of summons in action to cancel two sham deeds of trust as clouds on title (code of Civ. Proc. 415.50) (Publication Dates: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016)

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THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DEC 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. M, ROOM: PLEASE REPORT TO COURTROOM A of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative , as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1604127. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ARMANDO ROMERO GOMEZ AND CELINA GARCIA LEMUS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JULISSA ROMERO GARCIA to JULISSA ROMEROGARCIA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 01/09/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: NOV 15, 2016 (Publication Dates: Nov 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 of 2016)

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By Amy Alkon

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This will sound crazy, but … should I tell my girlfriend, the love of my life, that I was abducted by aliens? It happened a long time ago, and I have no proof—just my own recollection. Yes, it could’ve been a dream, but even so, it changed how I see things and opened me up to new possibilities. My girlfriend is a schoolteacher and probably wouldn’t believe me. Whether she’d still stay with me, I don’t know. I want to be completely honest with her. Is that crazy?—UFO-napped

A:

Strange how nobody ever manages to shoot video when there’s an alien spaceship in the vicinity—perhaps because they’re too busy recording that guy, two traffic lanes over, who’s picking his nose.

Like you, science historian and Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer felt like he had a little meet-’n’-greet with some outer space dudes. However, he realized that his supposed abduction was just the effects of “sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion” because he had just cycled 83 straight hours in a bike-athlon.

This—mixed with a “distant memory” of a TV episode about aliens taking over the earth—made for what Shermer calls “nothing more than a bizarre hallucination.”

Shermer notes that UFOs and alien abductions are: “1. unaccepted by most people in astronomy, exobiology” and SETI (the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence), “2. extremely unlikely (although not logically impossible), and 3. … largely based on anecdotal and uncorroborated evidence.”

However, Shermer explains, “the human capacity for self-delusion is boundless, and the effects of belief are overpowering”—leading many people to swear that they actually did go on a ride with the little green men. As “evidence,” they’ll tell you they have really vivid “memories”—of, say, the aliens bickering: “Just put him in the trunk of your flying saucer. Nah, got all my intergalactic soccer gear in there.

You take him!”

But such “memories” are probably due to what memory researcher Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues call “imagination inflation.” This describes how repeatedly imagining an experience can, over time, lead us to forget that the particular event—“Heyyy, how ’bout them aliens!”—came out of our imagination or a dream. We can start to believe it really happened.

For example, Loftus and her colleagues told research participants that a dream they’d revealed to the researchers probably meant that they’d had an upsetting experience before the age of 3, “like being bullied by an older child.” The participants insisted that they didn’t recall anything like that. Yet, about two weeks later, many reported experiencing the bullying they were simply told about—even offering details on how they were supposedly oppressed by some other 3-year-old.

This makes sense, considering cognitive psychologist Robert Bjork’s finding that “using one’s memory shapes memory”—meaning that the more we recall something, the bigger and stronger it grows in our memory. Also, in recalling some event—for ourselves or others—we have a tendency to “decorate,” adding details that can easily get merged into the particular “memory.” We quickly forget that we just threw them in to, oh, put on a good show at the alien abductee party because we were feeling all “my tinfoil hat is so last season.”

Also consider “cognitive dissonance”—the discomfort from simultaneously holding two opposing beliefs, like thinking that your worldview was transformed

by UFOs while also thinking that it’s stupid to believe in UFOs. We tend to smooth out the clash by going with whichever belief works best for our ego. So, in your case, to continue believing that you’re intelligent and also not cockadoody in the head, you tell yourself that your memory of your special vacay with the 00100010111 family has to be real.

As for what to tell your girlfriend, what counts is that you had these insights— not the sense that a space alien opened your skull up with some high-tech can opener and dumped them in. If you mention the alien thing at all, explain it in light of the science on how our memory likes to dabble in fiction writing.

While you’re at it, give yourself credit for your insights. It may help to understand our brain’s “default mode” processing. Our mind doesn’t just turn off when we take a break from directed, focused thinking (like reading, studying or pondering something). Wider neural networks take over and do subconscious background processing—gnawing on ideas and problems that we’ve been working on. This can make insights seem like they came out of nowhere. But chances are, yours are a product of your mind and your real-life experience—an explanation that, sadly, lacks the panache of claiming that the space dudes were going to use the anal probe on you but weren’t sure whether you could afford the copay.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

For the week of November 16

By Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a 97 percent chance that you will NOT engage in the following activities within the next 30 days: Naked skydiving, tight-rope walking between two skyscrapers, getting drunk on a mountaintop, taking ayahuasca with Peruvian shamans in a remote rural hut or dancing ecstatically in a muddy pit of snakes.

However, I suspect that you will be involved in almost equally exotic exploits—although less risky ones—that will require you to summon more pluck and improvisational skill than you knew you had.

Fuller had licensed his inventions to more than 100 companies. But along the way, he often had to be patient as he waited for the world to be ready for his visionary creations. He was ahead of his time, dreaming up things that would be needed before anyone knew they’d be needed. I encourage you to be like him in the coming weeks, Libra. Try to anticipate the future. Generate possibilities that people are not yet ripe to accept, but will eventually be ready to embrace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Onion, my

“revolution” have any useful meaning? Or has it been invoked by so many fanatics with such melodramatic agendas that it has lost its value? In accordance with your astrological omens, I suggest that we give it another chance. I think it deserves a cozy spot in your life during the next few months. As for what exactly that entails, let’s call on author Rebecca Solnit for inspiration. She says, “I still think the [real] revolution is to make the world safe for poetry, meandering, for the frail and vulnerable, the rare and obscure, the impractical and local and small.”

favorite news source, reported that “It’s perfectly natural for people to fantasize about sandwiches other than the one currently in their hands.” You shouldn’t feel shame, the article said, if you’re enjoying a hoagie but suddenly feel an inexplicable yearning for a BLT or pastrami on rye. While I appreciate this reassuring counsel, I don’t think it applies to you in the coming weeks. In my opinion, you have a sacred duty to be unwaveringly faithful, both in your imagination and your actual behavior—as much for your own sake as for others’.

I advise you to cultivate an up-to-date affection for and commitment to what you actually have, and not indulge in obsessive fantasies about “what ifs.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I hesitate to deliver the contents of this horoscope without a disclaimer. Unless you are an extremely ethical person with a vivid streak of empathy, you might be prone to abuse the information I’m about to present. So please ignore it unless you can responsibly employ the concepts of benevolent mischief and tricky blessings and cathartic shenanigans. Ready? Here’s your oracle: Now is a favorable time for grayer truths, wilder leaps of the imagination, more useful bullshit, funnier enigmas and more outlandish stories seasoned with crazy wisdom.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Kavachi is an

underwater volcano in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.

It erupts periodically, and in general makes the surrounding water so hot and acidic that human divers must avoid it. And yet some hardy species live there, including crabs, jellyfish, stingrays and sharks.

What adaptations and strategies enable them to thrive in such an extreme environment? Scientists don’t know. I’m going to draw a comparison between you and the resourceful creatures living near Kavachi. In the coming weeks, I bet you’ll flourish in circumstances that normal people might find daunting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Seventeenth-century

British people used the now-obsolete word “firktytoodle.” It meant “cuddling and snuggling accompanied by leisurely experiments in smooching, fondling, licking, and sweet dirty talk.” The coming weeks will be prime time for you to carry out extensive experiments in this activity. But here’s an interesting question: Will the near future also be a favorable phase for record levels of orgasmic release? The answer: Maybe, but IF AND ONLY IF you pursue firkytoodle as an end in itself; IF AND ONLY IF you relish the teasing and playing as if they were ultimate rewards, and don’t relegate them to being merely preliminary acts for pleasures that are supposedly bigger and better. P.S. These same principles apply not just to your intimate connections, but to everything else in your life, as well. Enjoying the journey is as important as reaching a destination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s an experiment worth trying: Reach back into the past to find a remedy for what’s bugging you now.

In other words, seek out on an old, perhaps even partially forgotten influence to resolve a current dilemma that has resisted your efforts to master it. This is one time when it may make good sense to temporarily resurrect a lost dream. You could energize your future by drawing inspiration from possibilities that might have been but never were.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): By the time he died at the age of 87 in 1983, freethinker Buckminster

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Does the word

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “We all have ghosts inside us, and it’s better when they speak than when they don’t,” wrote author Siri Hustvedt.

The good news, Sagittarius, is that in recent weeks your personal ghosts have been discoursing at length.

They have offered their interpretation of your life’s central mysteries and have provided twists on old stories you thought you had all figured out. The bad news is that they don’t seem to want to shut up. Also, less than 25 percent of what they have been asserting is actually true or useful. But here’s the fantastic news: Those ghosts have delivered everything you need to know for now, and will obey if you tell them to take an extended vacation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the film

Bruce Almighty, Morgan Freeman plays the role of God, and Capricorn actor Jim Carrey is a frustrated reporter named Bruce Nolan. After Nolan bemoans his rocky fate and blames it on God’s ineptitude, the Supreme Being reaches out by phone. (His number is 716/776-2323.) A series of conversations and negotiations ensues, leading Nolan on roller-coaster adventures that ultimately result in a mostly happy ending. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Capricorns will have an unusually high chance of making fruitful contact with a Higher Power or Illuminating Source in the coming weeks. I doubt that 716/776-2323 is the right contact information.

But if you trust your intuition, I bet you’ll make the connection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some spiders are both construction workers and artists. The webs they spin are not just strong and functional, but also feature decorative elements called “stabilimenta.”

These may be as simple as zigzags or as complex as spiral whorls. Biologists say the stabilimenta draw prey to specific locations, help the spider hide and render the overall stability of the web more robust.

As you enter the web-building phase of your cycle, Aquarius, I suggest that you include your own version of attractive stabilimenta. Your purpose, of course, is not to catch prey, but to bolster your network and invigorate your support system. Be artful as well as practical. (Thanks to Mother Nature Network’s Jaymi Heimbuch for info on stabilimenta.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Aren’t there parts of ourselves that are just better left unfed?” asked Piscean author David Foster Wallace. I propose that we make that one of your two keynotes during the next four weeks. Here’s a second keynote: As you become more and more skilled at not fueling the parts of yourself that are better left unfed, you will have a growing knack for identifying the parts of yourself that should be well-fed. Feed them with care and artistry!Y Homework: Though sometimes it’s impossible to do the right thing, doing the half-right thing may be a viable option. Give an example from your life. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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