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››LETTERS Jack didn’t get his round?!

I was out at Rancho Nicasio a number of years back to see Albert Lee. We were sitting at the bar when Jack strolled up, sat down and introduced himself: “Hi, I’m Ramblin’ Jack Elliott” [“Ramblin’ on With Ramblin’ Jack,” July 25]. A while later and a couple of drinks, he told us some great stories of his life on the road and making music. Best two drinks I ever bought someone!

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Congress created MediCare 49 years ago to provide seniors with health care, protection against financial ruin and peace of mind. All you needed was proof of age, citizenship (or legal residency) and you were covered. It was so simple and straightforward that all seniors were enrolled in six months, in the pre-computer era—using index cards!?Congress could have and should have extended MediCare, to cover all Americans, creating a single-payer system with free choice of doctors and hospitals. Instead, they passed the hopelessly complex Affordable Care Act with its malfunctioning websites and uneven coverage. It has kept the wasteful and bureaucratic insurance industry in health care, wreaked havoc on the health care system, left millions uninsured and millions more with woefully inadequate coverage. It could be argued that by not extending MediCare to cover all Americans, the government is not providing equal protection under the law.

It is well known that people without insurance or with high deductibles wait longer to seek medical care, thus, their illnesses or problems become more difficult to treat. They suffer more from injuries and disabilities, resulting in decreased productivity and poorer quality of life. They face financial hardships or ruin (50 percent of bankruptcies in the United States are due to medical debt). And, sometimes they die because they have no insurance (an estimated 50,000 every year).

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“Equal protection” has been used, with some success, to improve access to education and to allow same-sex couples to marry. It seems that an even stronger case can be made regarding access to health care—which is considered a right in every other developed nation.

would have told him that she doesn’t advocate assault and battery under any circumstances.

The expression “pick on somebody your own size” is rhetorical and is not meant to be taken literally. It means “don’t pick on somebody smaller than you.” Same idea for “pick on somebody your own age.”

2. Mr. Good notes that gun violence, murder and violent crime have gone down significantly during the past two decades. He seems to be arguing that this trend is related to some aspect of gun ownership. He might want to refer to page 42 of the June 28 issue of TIME magazine: “... criminologists still differ on what has caused the national turnaround in crime rates ... But crime-fighting technology, better policing, aging societies, growing urban populations and declining usage of hard drugs are widely cited.” Guns are not mentioned.

3. Mr. Good writes that “... the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world,” and implies that strict gun control is a factor. Some clarification would be helpful here.

4. Roll back tape to the recent road rage incident in Tiburon. Does Mr. Good believe that it would have been a less violent confrontation if both drivers had access to guns? Would they have pointed them at each other for a few seconds and then begun laughing at the absurdity of the situation and gone into town for drinks?

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Is anyone talking about just how disruptive this is going to be for San Rafael? No underpasses or overpasses. East and West San Rafael will be cut off from one another how many times a day? Twenty-four! Yeah, SMART says that there will be 24 runs a day meaning, passings-bye, on the line. And, I’m pretty sure that this doesn’t include non-passenger runs when they’re up and running. Communities who have previously gone through these growing pains can attest to San Rafael’s coming trials and jubilations.

Granted the trains will be of short groups, but it’s about the overall roadway closures and delays. D-I-S-R-U-P-T-I-V-E! Aren’t SMART trains in the same family tree as the SMART meters? Runs in the family...

jection, particularly in the tribal nation-states of the Middle East. We are setting ourselves up beautifully for a reprise, or two, of the Sept.

11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that killed some 4,000 Americans, which are likely to make for some really, really good TV. It is heartening to know that our esteemed foreign policy continues to spread legitimate democratic principles across the globe in productive, sustainable, cost-effective ways.

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Americans across this mighty land have to be satisfied that our multi-billion dollar annual investment in Israel is finally starting to yield handsome dividends, most recently in the form of a successful airstrike against a strategic playground in Gaza, reported not by American news outlets but by the BBC, which produced nine dead children who were obviously Hamas operatives boldly and aggressively enjoying a morning on the swings and the slide with their moms seated on nearby benches.

Incidents such as this one can do nothing but enhance already sky-high levels of proAmerican sentiment across the Mercator pro-

Hamas tests its new ‘moppet launcher’ ...

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Radio nowhere Does Marin’s emergency radio system need an upgrade?

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n a county that has seen torrential rain, floods and landslides and expects a serious earthquake, a Marin emergency services agency will ask voters in November to impose a modest property tax to ensure continued viability for a crucial communications system.

The proposal may seem noncontroversial. But virtually as soon as the county’s Board of Supervisors agreed to put a tax measure on the ballot, critics opposed to spending money on a new radio system for the Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) voiced opposition.

Citizens for Sustainable Pension Plans (the name hints at the home base of the opposition) says the radio system proposed as the recipient of the tax revenue should be regarded as a core service for police and fire agencies. And because it should be considered as a core service, public safety agencies should ensure that the emergency radio system receives funding priority with current tax revenue. The group and a general anti-tax contingent, including individuals who say they understand the need for an upgraded emergency radio system, say they will oppose the tax measure—even if it means putting public safety agencies at a disadvantage when it comes to procuring an upgraded radio system.

The situation bears some resemblance to the national Republican strategy of refusing to fund programs in Congress (for Katrina aid, for instance) unless cuts in other areas cancel out increased spending on issues of public health and safety.

At issue is whether the MERA radio system will get an update that would cost the owner of a single-family home $29 a year. That amount spread out over a year is small change—about 7.9 cents a day, according to MERA, but critics stand on the principle of fighting profligate government spending. (Tying the funding of an emergency radio system to pension reform is a new twist for Marin.)

The proposed property tax, in addition to the assessment on single-family homes, would assess multi-family residential properties $26.10 a year. Agricultural properties up to 5 acres would be assessed $29 per parcel. Agricultural properties larger than 5 acres would be assessed $58 a year. Commercial and industrial properties would see an assessment of $87 to $2,500, depending on their size.

The property tax is designed to raise $40 million for a new generation emergency radio system for Marin. The county already has secured $6 million for the new system. Without passage of the tax measure, however, the future of the county’s emergency radio system would be an open question.

What’s also an open question is whether voters will agree with the pension reform advocates and reject an upgrade of emergency services as a sacrificial lamb on an altar of tax-cutting and pension reform.

This isn’t the first time Marin voters have been asked to raise property taxes to pay for an emergency radio system, the importance of which hit home in a big way in a major storm event over New Year’s

Thumbs up on water conservation, Marin There’s comforting news when it comes to water in Marin: Residents have risen to the challenge of conserving it in uncertain times. A message last week from the county’s two major water districts to the Board of Supervisors was, “We’re OK, but keep conserving.”

According to Krishna Kumar of the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) and Chris DeGabriele of the North Marin Water District (NMWD), voluntary restrictions on water-use this year have included a 20 percent reduction in Novato, a 15 percent reduction in MMWD’s jurisdiction and an 8.5 percent reduction in NMWD’s section of West Marin.

According to the water district representatives, Marin continues to feel the effects of a notably dry 2013, which had only 11 inches of rainfall—the lowest recorded amount in 135 years.

“It’s encouraging that our communities have responded to MMWD’s call for a voluntary 25 percent reduction in water-use, “ said Board President and District 3 Supervisor Kate Sears in a press release. “We still have a way to go to meet that target and great uncertainty about future rainfall. We need to use our resources wisely and redouble our commitment to conservation.”

District 4 Supervisor Steve Kinsey said that although the local water supply will always be vulnerable to the uncertainties of nature, the water-use update confirmed that plans on how to serve current and future residents in both normal and dry years have been approved by the county’s major water suppliers.

“Given that Marin is the slowest growing county in the Bay Area,” Kinsey said, “we are in a uniquely strong position to insure the ongoing reliability of our water resources.”

The current MMWD storage, Kumar said, is at 72 percent of capacity, which is 92 percent of average for this time of year at the seven district reservoirs.

Kent Lake, the biggest one at 32, 895 acre-feet capacity, stands at 75 percent full, while Lake Lagunitas, the smallest one at 350 acre-feet capacity, is 98 percent full. The reservoirs provide 75 percent of the water consumed annually by MMWD customers, and the remaining 25 percent is provided by the Russian River.

Novato customers get 80 percent of their supply from the Russian River and 20 percent from the Stafford Lake reservoir. DeGabriele, who said that NMWD has enough water to meet use projections despite current drought conditions, also said that Stafford Lake was at 40 percent capacity.

According to Kumar, water providers are required by the state of California every five years to develop a detailed 25-year water supply plan. To determine future water supply needs, the water suppliers rely on growth figures developed by the county’s land-planning authorities. Water supplies are currently below average, but conditions do not meet the requirements to declare a water shortage emergency.

Kumar and DeGabriele both assured the Board of Supervisors that as long as there is a continuous conservation effort, expanded water recycling campaigns and water-use reductions enforced when necessary, existing water supplies are sufficient to meet demands during both normal and dry rainfall years. Keep up the good work, Marin, and spread the word to your neighbors.—Molly Oleson Jesse DeNatale, Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins to play benefit concert at Toby’s Feed Barn It’s time to support a family in need, Marin. On Feb. 2, 2014, 43-year-old Roneil Powell of Inverness, passed away in his sleep, leaving behind his wife, Alex Porrata, and two children. In the month before his death, his 4-year-old son was hospitalized with a rare form of childhood cancer.

To help Powell’s family with health and financial challenges, singer-songwriter Jesse DeNatale will be performing in a benefit show on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 7pm, at Toby’s Feed Barn in downtown Pt. Reyes Station. His special guests will be Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins, and all proceeds will be given to the Powell-Porrata family.

DeNatale, who has released two critically acclaimed albums titled, ShangriLa West and Soul Parade, has been called “The Bard of Tomales Bay” by Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and praised by Tom Waits for possessing a “unique and original American voice.”

Tickets to the show are a suggested $20 donation, and a sellout crowd is expected. The benefit will also feature a raffle and silent auction.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 7pm, Toby’s Feed Barn, 11250 Highway 1, Pt. Reyes Station, 415/663-1223.—MO

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in 2005-06. Before that, Marin had no coordinated radio system for public safety agencies. Everyone had their own systems, which frequently were at odds with each other when personnel tried to send messages between agencies.

The problem was envisioned a few years earlier, when in 1998, a number of public agencies formed MERA to create a system in which police and fire departments, public works departments, animal control, parks departments and other agencies could speed communications in their agencies and between agencies. “Interagency operability” was the term of the day, as it still is in the world of emergency management. MERA grew to 25 member agencies, and partners include the California Highway Patrol, Golden Gate Transit, the Coast Guard, Sonoma County Sheriff, state emergency management and other agencies, all working to provide as seamless a communications grid as possible for information dissemination, especially in an emergency.

MERA threw the switch on the existing radio system after issuing a $30 million bond. Taxpayers still owe $15 million on it. But the system is nearing the end of its useful life. The system was designed to handle 1,580 radio users with an eventual total number of users that could reach 2,500. Even with that scaled-up expectation, the number of users has outstripped the projections. The emergency radio

system now in place has about 2,900 users, and that number slowly is increasing.

The system that MERA proposes, which the property tax measure will pay for, aims to serve 3,000 users, with a potential to reach 5,000. That should carry the system during its projected 10-year to 15-year lifespan, according to Dave Jeffries, MERA special projects manager.

The New Year’s flooding in 2005-06 was a kind of shakedown cruise for the first generation of the radio system. During the event, planners realized they had underestimated the capacity the new system would require, and the training conducted in emergency services departments and other agencies across the county failed to get across a small but essential piece of education about the new radio system.

During the New Year’s weekend flooding, the system was being used at a level planners had thought would not be reached for another 10 years. That high level of use inundated the capacity of the system. Part of the problem stemmed from the quickness with which agencies moved to the new system—much faster than planners had anticipated. It worked fine during normal operations, but when an extraordinary event like the flood hit and the system was stretched to its limits, the inadequacies surfaced.

Busy signals encountered during the New Year’s storms prompted the MERA Board of Directors to seek additional

frequencies. The system of 17 antennae sites had two zones, a western section and an eastern section, each operating independently. MERA’s chief engineer recommended adding six frequencies to the western zone and three frequencies to the eastern zone, bringing the number of frequencies to 12 in each zone.

Part of the proposal for a second generation of the radio system calls for increased coverage in western Marin and southern Marin. The problem with busy signals occurred in 2005-06 because some users were unaware of procedures. When personnel used radios before MERA, they heard dead air, nothing, when the system was overloaded. The MERA system, however, determined whether a call came from an emergency responder—police and fire—or from a non-emergency caller like a public works crew.

The MERA system set a priority and allowed emergency responders on the air first and put other calls on hold. When that happened, a caller heard a busy signal.

The system was capable of keeping track of all calls and returning them when capacity allowed. The problem that occurred during the New Year’s storms was that personnel forgot that key element. When they heard a busy signal, they failed to wait for the system to return their call. Instead they called back into the system, sometimes repeatedly. That exacerbated the overload because every time people called back

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Jeffries stresses that the current system is not broken but it definitively needs to be upgraded. MERA has identified key areas that would benefit from an upgrade: Key components of the system will no longer be manufactured, meaning spare parts will dry up and maintenance will suffer. A second-generation system will better meet the increased demand for radio traffic.

Coverage will increase. The current system will be unable to meet new “narrow-banding” requirements that will be instituted in 2017.

And there’s another big reason: According to a staff report submitted to the Ross Town Council, “Even if MERA could address all of the ... risks, the FCC is now requiring that MERA give back its current UHF-T band frequencies in 2021.”

Given those realities, Jeffries says, it doesn’t make sense to invest in the current MERA frequencies. Rather, he adds, it’s more efficient and a better use of taxpayer dollars to switch to a 700 MHz frequency, which the feds have allocated for public safety. A host of other Bay Area agencies already use the 700 frequency. It’s part of a move to ensure that agencies, including those in the Bay Area, can talk more easily to each other in another example of interagency operability.

In an effort to inform the public about the MERA system, and in a move to disseminate the information ahead of the tax measure proposal, MERA spent about $200,000 to flood local cable TV and other media with an informational marketing campaign about MERA. The generic messaging even showed up on computer screens. What the messaging did not include was any information about the tax measure. That would have been illegal.

MERA says it was just a way to inform the public about its essential services. Still, critics called foul on the agency for spending the money. Whether that should be a

trigger for rejecting the tax measure is the question that became a debate topic.

Any debate about the tax measure and the proposal to update the MERA system could carry big consequences. If the tax measure fails, local agencies will be forced to decide whether to cut services or postpone new services to fund their share of the new radio system. Or they could drop out of MERA. Dissolution of MERA to any appreciable extent would result in an emergency radio system that was as chaotic as the time before MERA began operating.

In addition to looking at design and operations estimates for a core secondgeneration radio system, MERA also is contemplating an option for “a system upgrade agreement,” according to Craig Tackabery, assistant county public works director. He also serves as the MERA operations officer. The agreement would be similar to a plan home-computer software users often have to upgrade their systems as a program gets refreshed. “That could keep us more current and have a system in better shape” toward the end of the radio system’s lifetime, Tackabery says.

Despite an apparent public safety measure that seemingly is a no-brainer for a county often hit by major floods, and a county that should expect a major earthquake, passage of a tax measure for an upgraded emergency radio system is far from certain.

The latest polling MERA conducted, in January, shows the tax measure falling below the necessary two-thirds voter threshold. Nevertheless, county and city officials believe upgrading the radio system is a crucial endeavor, one worthy of handing over to a political campaign in an effort to persuade voters between now and November. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com.

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1ST PLACE | “DATE NIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN” | ARNIE BATTAGLENE Views of Marin’s glistening enclaves accented with highlights of the setting sun create a canvas so serene that even the most hopeless romantics couldn’t dream it up. Unfortunately, as the sun sets and the fog rolls in, the darkened paths will start to feel a little more like the chilly maze at the end of The Shining than a romantic date night for two.

2ND PLACE | “VAST” | LARRY NIENKARK Similar to the film noir-inspired tale of a corrupt town overrun by crook cops, Muir Woods takes a page out of Frank Miller’s Sin City comics.

Instead of a cowboy slingin’, raunchy dancin’ Jessica Alba, you get trees, rolling clouds and a mysterious setting just waiting for a rookie hotshot to make the most out of Marin’s Wild Wild West.

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| “ARCH ROCK SILHOUETTES” | SOPHIE TROUW From the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France to Arches National Park in Utah, there is no doubt that whether man-made or whittled by nature, the world is in no shortage when it comes to this half-spherical form. A fine representation of this globe-trotting figure can even be found in our coastal communities—flanked by golden sand, cluttered with aweinspired tourists and typically coated in thick, uninviting fog.

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OLDER ADULTS MARIN IMAGES 1ST PLACE Joy Phoenix 2ND PLACE Rebecca Viola 3RD PLACE Frederik Penn Honorable Mention: Gary Topper MARIN PEOPLE, PETS & ANIMALS 1ST PLACE Joy Phoenix 2ND PLACE Marilyn Bagshaw 3RD PLACE Gary Topper Honorable Mention: Jack Androvich

MANIPULATED 1ST PLACE Rut Klempan 2ND PLACE Marilyn Bagshaw 3RD PLACE Jack Androvich Honorable Mention: Stephen Sarhad YOUTH MARIN IMAGES 1ST PLACE Carolyn McCoy 2ND PLACE Alex Podesta MARIN PEOPLE, PETS & ANIMALS 1ST PLACE Savannah Crowl

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| NICOLE RYAN The circle of life has yet to be so well represented since Rafiki’s triumphant melody rung through the plains of the Sahara Desert. This gaggle of three generations leaves us wondering: How have we influenced the world and its next generation? While the tiny hungry, hungry hippo is wondering, “Grandma, are you going to give me a hand massage or what?”

3RD PLACE | “PRAYING MANTIS DRINKING WATER” | OLIVIA BAJOR » A symbol of patience, tranquility, mindfulness and stillness, the praying mantis lends itself to more than just one of the most sought-after spirit animals in the animal kingdom. Its careful balance and overly toned muscular definition imparts it as the veiled spokesman Lululemon and YogaWorks should have capitalized on epochs ago: “Praying mantis: providing stillness so unadulterated, even the water droplets get bored.”

2ND PLACE | “GRAY FOX BLENDING BEAUTIFULLY INTO ITS SURROUNDINGS” | SUSIE KELLY Camouflage marked the runway at September’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. And, as per usual, Marin proves it’s ahead of the stylistic curve. Channeling its best “Blue Steel” and hitting its pose with ease is one of Marin’s classiest critters, the gray fox, who constantly manages to steal the show in any shoot, er, terrain, from our county’s backyard brush to all of the catwalks and sidewalks in between.

GENERAL–M A N I P U L AT E D I M A G E S 2ND PLACE | “FEAST” | PENNY CLAYTON Judged by their stingers and often categorized as sociopathic, fuzzy flyers, who strategically place themselves underneath bare feet—honeybees tend to get a bad rap. But when push comes to shove, the honeybee realistically represents one of the greatest martyrs of the animal kingdom. Sacrificing itself with its last sting only to protect and deliver the last honey-infused supper, while hoping to continue the pollination cycle that douses our toast in honey each and every morning.

1ST PLACE | “TINY DREAM” | LARRY NIENKARK When traffic is stop-and-go, and cruise control won’t do the trick, the best way to escape navigating through the Marin Headlands is by daydreaming of a light-speed alternative. If the speed of light doesn’t induce motion sickness, the winding roads will surely do the trick. You’re bound to suffer either way, from sitting too long or from nausea. So we’ve done you a favor; it may be best to enjoy the view from a two-dimensional snapshot.

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| “CHILDREN’S AVENUE AT ITALIAN STREET PAINTING MARIN” | JOY PHOENIX “So come with me where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!”—Peter Pan. There’s a good chance that this little colorful-bottomed artist, surrounded by Tinkerbell, Bambi and rainbows, will always have art to lift him out of reality and remind him that life ain’t that bad.

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“TOMALES BAY” | REBECCA VIOLA When the skies turn gray and the fog rolls in, what better place to be than in a small boat with your comrades, headed into the unknown? Life outside the vessel will twist and turn and scream and shout, but when in this kind of quiet stillness, there’s nothing left to do but embrace the eerie calm that embraces you.

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| “WAITING BY THE WATER” | FREDERIK PENN When humans are absent in the wilds of nature, man-made objects remind us that they have, indeed, been there. This bench waits patiently for the next sign of life to come and contemplate all things.

In the meantime, it ponders its own destiny in the time of rising tides.

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| “JOEL YAU PAINTS LUCILLE BALL” | JOY PHOENIX We can’t see Lucille Ball’s mouth in this photo, but we have hope that the artist has painted her stuffing little balls of chocolate into it.

Perhaps after he touches up the feather in her hair, he’ll add a few laugh lines. Lord knows we’ve got them from watching her.

2ND PLACE | “MARIN COUNTY FAIR ARTIST” | MARILYN BAGSHAW» What more do you need in Marin than a tie-dyed shirt, a sun hat and a box-easel full of pastels? With your own little traveling studio, you have the freedom to set up shop wherever your heart desires, breathe in the fresh air and capture the county fair-goers in between handfuls of kettle corn, mouthfuls of cotton candy and screaming at the children.

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| “FAIRFAX FESTIVAL YOGA CLASS” | GARY TOPPER Reach for the moon. If you miss, you’ll land among the sweaty yoga mats. But look on the bright side: You’re never too old or too young to pick yourself back up, make your own little half-moon and try again tomorrow.

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“MISS SARAH STUDIO” RUT KLEMPAN Edgar Degas, the French artist well-known for his works of dancers said, “Art is not what you see but what you make others see.” Here, we see a closet full of memories, or perhaps memories yet to come. Have these little outfits been pranced in across the stage yet? Has the little dancer’s brother snuck in to try them on when no one’s looking?

2ND PLACE | “ANGEL ISLAND FROM SAUSALITO ROOFTOP” | MARILYN BAGSHAW According to Michael Jackson, it don’t matter if you’re black or white. And even if you’re gray, Angel Island, we’ll love you all the same. When a landscape is boiled down to its raw shapes, we begin to see the shapes and messages in between. In the words of Van Morrison, “There is no black and white situation.

It’s all part of life. Highs, lows, middles.”

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| “BEACH PEOPLE AND DOG” | JACK ANDROVICH Is it us, or is it the photographer? Hard to say. What is completely clear in this image, though, is absolutely nothing at all. Who are we and who the heck are they? Where are we all going? And more importantly, can we walk there in a straight line?

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| “HYDRANGEAS IN SUNLIGHT” | ALEX PODESTA As far as many horticulturalists are concerned, there is little more angelic than a stark white hydrangea backlit, thanks to some of the summer’s brightest sun rays.

While the plant may exude natural, even a virginal elegance—make sure to watch your kids around them in the garden. A sweet taste of the flower may leave your little one clutching his or her stomach and regurgitating that homemade meatloaf.

1ST PLACE | “HAMILTON AIR BASE HOSPITAL” | CAROLYN MCCOY » An unexplored, hallowed terrain tucked atop a quaint hill in Novato or an edifice that contains haunts and spooks with its boarded-up walls and abandoned hospital paraphernalia? The antiqued façade of this abandoned Hamilton hospital leaves many Marinites wondering when it will be featured on Ghost Adventures. If the lifeless, steel operating table in the basement is any indicator, we’re going to have to go with haunted.

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| “RUNNING WILD” | SAVANNAH CROWL Whatever happened to playing outside? Here before our eyes, an unfamiliar sight: a child running wild and in union with nature. Wind flowing through her hair, feet stamping down the off-beaten path and iPhone glued to her left hand.

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BEST IN SHOW | “IT TAKES A VILLAGE (3 GENERATIONS)” | NICOLE RYAN Three generations and one undeniable message: this little one, in this moment, has everything he needs: a warm blanket, a bottle of milk and the hands of two loving and trusting people. It may take a village to raise a child, but hell, it’ll take an army to preserve this kind of awe, contentment and eye contact in today’s digital age.

This year’s Pacific Sun Photo Contest judges John Bowman is co-editor of the Whistlestop Express with his wife, Valerie. A judge of past Whistlestop and Pacific Sun photo contests, he has a passion for photography that he shares with his wife. John spent 37 years working as a journalist for award-winning newspapers in Indiana, Illinois and California, and has

experience directing the redesign of daily newspapers.

Terry Scussel works as a management consultant and has been a judge of the Whistlestop and Pacific Sun photo contest since the beginning. He is also a photographer who specializes in travel and street photography.

Robert Vente is an awardwinning photographer who specializes in architectural and landscape images. He holds degrees in photography and filmmaking from the Guildford School of Art and the London Film School, and his work has been widely published.

Last December, Robert was profiled and his photogra-

phy was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s “SF is Homes” section.

Patty Spinks is the lead photographer for Marin Center for Independent Living, where she is also a member of the Auxiliary Board. She is also a lead photographer for “To Celebrate Life” for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Molly Oleson found her way to California after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Boston University. Winding up at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, she was able to pair her love of the written word with the world of art and photography. Recipient of the 2013 Dorothea Lange Fellowship

for documentary photography, she has traveled to India, South Africa and the Brazilian Amazon for documentary photography projects. Molly is also the thread that holds this carefully knit scarf together that is the Pacific Sun, as a staff writer and copy editor.

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ere’s the dilemma. William Shakespeare was a great dramatist, perhaps the greatest of all time and certainly the best to ever write in the English language.

However, of his 37 plays only a handful are widely popular among contemporary audiences. If you’re a producer having to continuously recycle them and you fear that overfamiliarity will keep people away, what do you do? The most common response is to retain the text more or less as is, but impose some kind of “concept” wrapping that makes the material look fresh—e.g., all female, modern

dress, set in a futuristic war zone, in film noir style, etc.

Sometimes it works. More often it doesn’t, which is why I welcomed Marin Shakespeare Company director Lesley Currier’s announcement on opening night of Romeo and Juliet that her production would be mostly in a classic mode. Then came six words that set off alarm bells: “... with hints of the 21st century.”

Whatever that might mean, it was a warning that we were in for an evening of hybrid Shakespeare.

Before assessing the impact of MSC’s upOn the left and son of MSC founders, Jackson Currier takes a stab at the role of Mercutio.

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dating, let me reassure anyone with thoughts canon are clearly visible in the role of Friar of attending that the “bones” of this sublime Lawrence, the lovers’ counselor and would-be romantic tragedy are largely intact. In fact, in protector. one respect they are superior to the original.

So far, so good. But now we come to those When Romeo and Juliet was first produced “hints of the 21st century” that were men(circa 1597), clever word play was trendy tioned earlier in this review. Actually, they and the then-young Shakespeare probably are more stylistic than overt updating. A few couldn’t resist showing off by loading the examples: the street brawl between the young script with quips and digressions that come bucks of the Capulets and Montagues that close to overwhelming his beautiful poetry. opens the play is all for laughs, with plenty of Whether due to some distant editor or to local noise, insults, and feigned jousting with poles, director cuts, the lean version used here is but no serious intent; Adam Roy as Peter, the remarkably clear of such clutter. nurse’s servant (who was a similar distraction Currier’s cast in MSC’s As You at Forest MeadLike It earlier in the ows Amphitheseason), engages atre is generally in self-conscious solid. Much declowning whenpends on chemever and wherever istry between he can; continuing the lovers, who what has become a are presented as company tradition, the lively teenagMercutio has a bit ers they actually of merry interplay were. Luisa Frawith the front row sconi’s Juliet is an Luisa Frasconi as Juliet and Debi Durst as Juliet’s nurse give their of spectators. impetuous, free- best 21st century update to the Shakespeare classic.

The end result spirited 16; Jake of these and other Murphy’s Romeo is just one of the neighbor- comic interjections is a kind of postmodern hood gang. As soon as they meet, both are gid- distancing of the audience from the play’s dy with the passionate, blinding love that only dramatic core, lessening the sense of tragedy their worldly innocence can engender. Exces- that Shakespeare clearly hoped to induce. The sive it may be, and irrational, but very real. overlaid hybridization reaches its nonsensical Other standouts in the large ensemble nadir in the Capulets’ ball scene, where half include Sam Mickel, who turns in a solid per- the revelers move in a stately period dance formance as Benvolio, Romeo’s close friend, while the other half jiggles and shakes in as does Teddy Spencer as Tybalt, whose something like a frug. death at Romeo’s hand sends what began as Lordy! a charming love story spinning into tragedy.

Charles can be reached at cbrousse@att.net.

Debi Durst is Juliet’s gruff, well-intentioned, though somewhat ineffectual nurse. Though NOW PLAYING a little rough around the edges as Mercutio, Romeo and Juliet runs in repertory through Jackson Currier, elder son of MSC’s founding Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Forest Meadows couple, makes up for it with an explosion of Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle fiery energy. Finally, special recognition is due Ave., San Rafael. Information: 415/499-4488, to Julian Lopez-Morillas, whose native talent or www.marinshakespeare.org. and lengthy experience with the Shakespeare

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A mouth full of South From Southern treats to farm-to-table farmers’ markets

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f you live in Fairfax I’m sure you have noticed the changes taking place at Fat Angel Bakery. Here is the skinny: Lorenzo Jones and Rochelle Edwards have taken over the space and plan to roll out their TASTE Kitchen & Table bakery and cafe in mid-September. And here’s the great thing—Fat Angel will continue to operate and supply the new owners with their baked goods and pastries— so it’s win-win. The concept will include a full menu of organic coffees, fresh smoothies and breakfast fare. Salads and sandwiches will also be on the menu for lunch, and of course fresh breads will be available. Hours will be 7am-7pm and will include retail and take-out components. Stay tuned for more information. TASTE Kitchen & Table, 71 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax.

SOUTHERN COMFORT Marin has Sweetwater, Terrapin Crossroads and now Fenix. These food and music venues are multiplying and this newest addition happens to have a decidedly Southern sensibility. Together, owner Laura van Galen and executive chef Glenn “Gator” Thompson bring an impressive lineup of food and drink to this new San Rafael spot. Chef Gator, who cut his chops under Paul Bertolli at Oliveto, serves up his Southern favorites, including turtle soup, blackened red fish, roasted wild boar and his signature jambalaya. Desserts include peanut butter silk pie with toffee peanuts and chocolate caramel sauce and espresso with warm chocolate bread pudding.

The “Wild Game Prix Fixe Dinner & Pairing” takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 7pm. Admission is $55.

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Chef “Gator” will share the “taste of the Louisiana Bayou” with Marin and roast up some wild boar, or as he refers to it, “the Rolls-Royce of pork.”

RANCH ROAMING Looking for an outing? Take a ranch tour at Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales. The Poncia family offers a walking tour along with sharing their family history. Visitors are invited to a BBQ with the family, or can bring picnic lunches or head down to the Tomales Deli and Cafe after the tour. The event is free, but requires an RSVP to Stemple Creek Ranch. Directions and details are given when you RSVP at 415/883-8253. Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11am-1pm.

TUESDAY IS THE NEW SATURDAY Stop into Poggio Trattoria for their special Tuesday Night Supper series.

These family-style meals, prepared by chef Benjamin Balesteri not only bring friends, families and new friends together around the table, but they also feature shared plates of antitpasti, a main course

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and dessert for $30 per person. A fish stew of Brodetto, roasted peppers, butter beans and favas, along with marinated calamari and a stone fruit crostada are on the menu for August. Don’t miss this delicious tradition! For more details visit poggiotrattoria. com.

HOME IS WHERE THE MARKET IS And if you can’t make it to Poggio for their stone fruit crostada, at least be sure to taste the stone fruit at its summer-peakbest—it’s a good year for apricots, plums and nectarines, oh my! They are in good supply at Thursday and Sunday’s Marin Civic Center Farmers Market—which if you haven’t heard will be getting its own permanent home by 2016. You still have some time before they get their own pavilion, but now might be the very best time for fresh produce—so get out and support your local farmers.

COYOTE, OYSTERS AND SALTWATER, OH MY Food, art and literature in West Marin—these sound like good reasons to head out to Inverness. The West Marin Review is celebrating its fifth volume with a reading by Peter Coyote at the Saltwater Oyster Depot on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6-9pm. A multi-course meal including oyster appetizers, wine and beer will be offered. The cost is $60. Tickets are available at saltwateroysterdepot.com. Saltwater Oyster Depot, 12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, 415/669-1244. Y Share your hunger pains with Tanya at thenry@pacificsun.com.

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hile every season imposes its own fashion challenges, some seasons are harder to dress chicly for than others. The two worst are surely winter and summer. Winter’s cold weather and slippery conditions drive the fashion-conscious to cover up their carefully assembled ensembles and keep mostly practical with their shoe selection, while summer’s searing heat and humidity force others to remove the fashion and makeup embellishments they hoped to showcase.

If I had a choice, I would certainly rather cater my fashion look to a cool/cold environ (something I became an expert at while living in San Francisco and Wisconsin, respectively) than that of a hot one. But let’s face it—when summer hits Marin, especially West Marin, you don’t have that option. So in an attempt to help you stay cool this summer and, at the same time, appear “cool,” here are some heatbuster hair, makeup and fashion tips.

Hair If you wear your long, thick hair “down,” it is likely contributing to you feeling like a hot mess.

Pulling your hair off your face and neck is one good way for staying cool this summer.

Consider these easy-breezy updo-ish options. n Topknot: Hair tied in a knot and worn at the top of the head. n French twist: Hair twisted, tucked and secured with a large comb at the nape of the neck. n Bun donut: Hair rolled up into a donutstyle hair doodad to create a bun and worn at the top of the head. n Wrapped ponytail: Hair pulled back and secured with elastic band. Then take a lock of hair and wrap it around the band. Secure with a hairpin. n Side braid: Hair braided along front sides of the head.

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k New Movies This Week

And So It Goes (PG-13)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:30, 7:30

k Beverly Hills Cop (R)

Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7

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Rafael: Fri-Sun, Wed-Thu 12, 12:30, 3:30, 4, 7, 7:30 Mon-Tue 3:30, 4, 7, 7:30

Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d

k Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Not Rated)

Lark: Thu 5:45

k Calvary (R)

Regency: 11:35, 2:15, 5, 7:40, 10:20

Chef (R)

Lark: Fri-Sat 6 Sun, Thu 3 Mon, Wed 8:30 Tue 3:25 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7:05 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:05 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 4:50, 9:50

Le Chef (PG-13)

Lark: Sat 1 Mon 6:10 Wed 3:50 Marin: Fri 4:30, 7:20, 9:30 Sat 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:30 Sun 1:50, 4:30, 7:20 Mon-Thu 4:30, 7:20

And So It Goes (1:34) Rob Reiner rom-com about a curmudgeonly realtor, his comely neighbor and the abandoned granddaughter he can’t help loving; Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton star. l Begin Again (1:44) Musical rom-com stars Keira Knightley as an up-and-coming East Village chanteuse and Mark Ruffalo as a down-andout record exec; let the canoodling commence. l Beverly Hills Cop (1:46) Loose cannon Detroit cop Eddie Murphy wreaks madcap mayhem in snooty Beverly Hills. l Boyhood (2:44) Richard Linklater’s intimate epic, filmed with the same cast over the course of 12 years, focuses on one boy’s evolving life from age 6 to 18; Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette star. l Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1:55) Social climbing free spirit Audrey Hepburn bewitches, bothers and bewilders writer-gigolo George Peppard in Blake Edwards’ mood-swinging version of the Truman Capote novella. l Calvary (1:40) A parish priest faces the day-today challenges of a troubled daughter, a morally ambiguous flock and his own inner demons; Brendan Gleeson stars. l Chef (1:55) Superstar chef Jon Favreau gives up his luxe L.A. eatery to launch a Miami food truck with John Leguizamo and Sofia Vergara. l Le Chef (1:25) Jean Reno stars as a three-star master of haute cuisine who takes on the trendy excesses of molecular gastronomy. l Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2:10) A mob of genetically evolved apes takes on a mob of plague-depleted humans to see who will rule Planet Earth. l The Expendables 3 (2:08) The testosterone is rampant as Stallone, Banderas, Snipes, Lundgren, Ford, Schwarzenegger and Li take on unscrupulous arms dealer and onetime Expendable Mel Gibson. l A Five Star Life (1:25) Italian romance about a luxury hotel critic whose jet-setting life doesn’t fulfill her deeper, sweeter desires. l Get On Up (1:34) Chadwick Boseman gives a charismatic performance as the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in this Tate Taylor musical biopic; Viola Davis costars. l The Giver (1:40) Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal-winning novel hits the big screen with Jeff Bridges as the mysterious keeper of a small town’s dark, dangerous secrets. l Guardians of the Galaxy (2:02) Yet another budding Marvel Comics franchise, this one involving an intergalactic swashbuckler, his foes and friends; Chris Pratt stars. l A Hard Day’s Night (1:30) 50th anniversary restoration of the footloose musical comedy stars John, Paul, George and Ringo as Liverpool rock stars heading to London for a TV gig; Wilfrid Brambell steals the show as Paul’s Machiavellian uncle. l Hercules (1:38) Revisionist comic-strip version of the Greek myth stars Dwayne Johnson as the title hunk; Ian McShane and John Hurt costar. l Horses of God (1:55) Hard-hitting Moroccan drama about a Casablanca slum where poverty and despair breed violence and terrorism. l How to Train Your Dragon 2 (1:45) Wannabe Viking Hiccup and his pet dragon Toothless are back and busily protecting their village from uncouth invaders. l The Hundred-Foot Journey (2:02) Culinary fireworks result when an Indian family opens a restaurant 33 yards from Helen Mirren’s l

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Michelin-starred dining palace; Lasse Hallstrom directs. l Into the Storm (1:29) Postmodern disaster flick about a Midwestern town facing an unprecedented onslaught of killer tornadoes. l James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge 3D (1:30) The Titanic director teams up with National Geographic to dive seven miles below the Pacific’s surface to photograph the Mariana Trench is three dazzling dimensions. l Life Itself (1:52) Acclaimed documentary looks at the life and work of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic and TV star Roger Ebert; Werner Herzog, Martin Scorsese and a host of others offer insights. l Lucy (1:40) La Femme Nikita’s Luc Besson directs Scarlett Johansson as an innocent kidnap victim turned merciless, totally cranial action figure. l Magic in the Moonlight (1:40) Curmudgeonly magician Colin Firth meets his match when he finds himself at a country estate with clairvoyant Emma Stone; Woody Allen writes and directs. l Monty Python Live (Mostly) (3:00) John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Michael Palin and Terry Jones reunite for an evening of fun and frolic at London’s 02 Arena. l A Most Wanted Man (1:30) The late Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in John le Carre’s tale of a mystery man’s true identity: victim of circumstance or undercover terrorist? l Mr. Peabody and Sherman (1:31) The unflappable canine genius has to patch up the spacetime continuum after the Way-Back Machine goes kerblooey. l Obvious Child (1:23) An aspiring twentysomething comedian faces unemployment, pregnancy and honest-to-God adulthood in Gillian Robespierre’s poignant comedy; Jenny Slate stars. l Planes: Fire & Rescue (1:15) Sequel finds down-and-outer Dusty regaining his altitude as a wildfire-fighting rescue ’copter. l RiffTrax Live: Godzilla (2:30) The wisecracking interplanetary cineastes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on the 1998 lizard-monster version starring poor Matthew Broderick. l San Francisco Jewish Film Festival The 34th annual fest celebrates the best in Jewish documentaries, comedies, dramas and thrillers; call 621-0523 or visit sfjff.org for info and schedule. l Siddharth (1:37) Acclaimed Indian drama follows a New Delhi chain-wallah on a desperate journey to Punjab and Mumbai to find his son. l Step Up: All In (1:52) The latest chapter in the street-dancing saga finds the torrid terpsichoreans converging on Vegas for an all-star smackdown. l Supermensch (1:25) Mike Myers’ loving documentary portrait of super-agent Shep Gordon features insights and encomiums from amigos Alice Cooper, Sylvester Stallone, Willie Nelson and Emeril Lagasse. l Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1:40) Four reptilian outcast brothers emerge from their subterranean hideout to save Manhattan from power-mad supervillain Tony Shalhoub. l Venus in Fur (1:36) Roman Polanski directs David Ives’ dramedy about an actress who dominates her director into the Sacher-Masoch-istic scenario of his dreams. l Wish I Was Here (1:53) Writer-director Zach Braff stars as a thirtysomething who reexamines his life when father Mandy Patinkin is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05 k The Expendables 3 (PG-13)

Rowland: Thu 7, 10

k A Five Star Life (Not Rated)

Lark: Fri 1:15 Wed 6:10

Get On Up (PG-13)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:50, 7:05, 10:10 Rowland: 10, 1:05, 4:10, 7:20, 10:25

k The Giver (PG-13)

Fairfax: Thu 8

Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)

Cinema: Fri-Wed 7; 3D showtimes at 1, 4, 10 Fairfax: 12:45, 1:45, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 12:30, 1:55, 4:55, 7:55, 9:30; 3D showtimes at 11:45, 1:15, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15, 5:40, 6:30, 7:15, 8:45, 10:15 Playhouse: 12:50, 2:15, 3:55, 5, 6:45, 8, 9:40 Rowland: 10:30, 1:30, 4:25, 7:30, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 12, 3, 6, 9

A Hard Day’s Night (Not Rated)

Lark: Tue 6:10 Thu 12:40

Hercules (PG-13)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20

k Horses of God (Not Rated)

Rafael: Mon-Tue 3:45, 6:30 9 Wed 1:15, 3:45, 6:30, 9

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG)

Lark: Sat 3:15 Sun 12:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:35, 2:15, 4:45

The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG)

Fairfax: 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:50, 9:40 Sat-Sun 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:40 Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:20 Playhouse: 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:45 Regency: 10:45, 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25 Rowland: 10:35, 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 10:05 Sequoia: Fri 4, 7, 9:55 Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:55 Sun 1, 4, 7 Mon-Wed 4, 7

k Into the Storm (PG-13)

Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 12:10, 1:20, 2:25, 3:35, 4:40, 5:50, 6:55, 8:05, 9:20, 10:30 Rowland: 10:15, 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:40, 10

k James Cameron’s Deepsea

Challenge 3D (PG-13)

Regency: 3D showtimes Fri-Sat, Mon-Tue 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05, Sun 5:20, 7:45, 10:05, Wed 11:40, 4:40, 10:05 and Thu 3, 5:20

Life Itself (R)

Lark: Sun 5:50 Wed 1

Lucy (R)

Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 9:55 Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 7:45, 10 Sat-Sun 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 Mon-Wed 7:10, 9:25 Regency: 12:25, 2:50, 5:25, 7:55, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Mon, Wed 10:10, 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40 Tue 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40 Thu 12:15, 2:30, 4:45

Magic in the Moonlight (PG-13)

Regency: 10:30, 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:35 Sequoia: Fri 4:25, 7:25, 10 Sat 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10 Sun 1:25, 4:25, 7:25 Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:25

Monty Python Live (Mostly) (Not Rated)

Rafael: Thu 2, 7

A Most Wanted Man (R)

Fairfax: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 Marin: Fri 4, 6:50, 9:40 Sat 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:40 Sun 1:10, 4, 6:50 Mon-Thu 4, 6:50 Regency: 10:40, 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10

k Mr. Peabody and Sherman (PG)

Rowland: Tue, Thu 10am

Obvious Child (R)

Lark: Sat 8:45 Tue, Thu 8:30

Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:50, 10

k RiffTrax Live: Godzilla (PG-13)

Regency: Wed 8

k San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

Rafael: Fri-Sun (visit sfjff.org for schedule)

Siddharth (Not Rated)

Lark: Fri 3:30 Mon 1:20

k Step Up: All In (PG-13)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:10, 7:40; 3D showtimes at 11:25, 5, 10:25 Rowland: 2:20, 7:50; 3D showtimes at 11:35, 5, 10:30

k Supermensch (Not Rated)

Lark: Sun 8:45 Mon 3:50

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13) Fairfax: 4:05, 6:45, 9:25; 3D showtime at 1:15 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:30; 3D showtimes at 5, 10:05 Sat-Sun 2:25, 7:30; 3D showtimes at 11:50, 5, 10:05 Mon-Wed 9:15; 3D showtime at 6:45 Northgate: 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:35 Rowland: 2, 7; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 4:30, 9:30 k Venus in Fur (Not Rated)

Lark: Fri 8:45 Tue 1

Wish I Was Here (R)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:20, 9:55

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules.

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ViDEO Don’t fight the sea Having been left completely cold by a certain man-and-hisboat blockbuster just released, I turned to the lower shelves for a palate cleanser—and found a thrilling, deeply moving indie from 2013 about a man and his boat. Robert Redford holds the deck solo for every frame of When Mayday just doesn’t cut it ...

ALL IS LOST ‘s 105 minutes—a dubious prospect considering his acting chops and recent diffidence in front of the camera—but Bobby I hardly knew ya. Writer-director J.C. Chandor’s tale of a sailing adventure gone horribly wrong turns the screws from its opening frames and Redford, who at 77 is made to suffer on-screen tortures of the damned while trying to save his yacht from the world’s most remote and unforgiving sea, gives body and soul to make it all work. Trouble begins innocently enough with a ding against some floating debris that leaves a three-foot hole at the vessel’s waterline, soaking his radio; but Redford (his character is never named) is resourceful to perfection and soon has the boat clipping along through the sun-kissed blue. This is the Indian Ocean, however, where every little mishap sprouts teeming consequences, and nature’s welcoming glow can turn to indifference in a millisecond. Not to be missed. —Richard Gould

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08/08: Friday Night Jazz: Joshua Smith and the Birthday Jazz Band Jazz. 6pm. Free.

08/08: Buck Nickels and Loose Change

Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com.

08/08: Gyptian with Full Band Reggae. 9pm. $25-30. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/08: The City Featuring Paula Sorce Rock, blues and soul. 9pm. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

08/08: Lonseome Locomotive Folk, Americna.

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08/08: Marinwood Music in the Parks The Cosmo Alley Cats. 6-8pm. Free. 775 Miler Creek Rd., San Rafael. 479-0775. marinwood.org

Western dance. 8pm. $10-12. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com 08/08: Chris Brown Solo Acoustic folk. 5pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.

08/08: The City featuring Paula Sorce Rock, blues and soul. 9pm. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

08/08: Creekside Fridays: Tam Valley AllStars 9th annual Music Festival by the Creek. With a

kids jumpee, face painting, treats, barbeque. 6:30pm.

Free. The Cabin, 60 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley. 388-6393. tcsd.us.

08/08: The Crux 9:30pm. $5. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091.

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08/08-09: Todd Snyder and Great American Taxi 9pm. $27-30. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte

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SAT AUG 23 8:30PM

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SAT AUG 30 8PM

Voted “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year” in 2013, Skonberg is an award-winning trumpeter/ vocalist/ composer who is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.”

A swingin’, spunky, jazzy roots music experience that will blow your mind and move your feet!

The breathtaking vocalist and outstanding multiinstrumentalist brings his talented band to the stage for a blues/rock show you’ll never forget!

The original ska rock band, with founder & lead singer Dave Wakeling, hits The Throck for a wild night of all their hit songs from the last 3 decades! Plus opening act by DJ DUBMATRIX to get the dance floor going!

LIGHTHOUSE SINGERS OF MARIN

Invite you to our summer Gospel Music Workshop Come Learn to Sing Gospel Music with us and our Director Rev. Ulis Redic, and guest vocal teacher Botiwa Jackson (see him on youtube!)

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08/10: Barren Vines Live Music Brunch with Zack Brough 11am. No cover. Sweetwater Music

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MELVIN SEALS AND JGB

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FENTON COOLFOOT HAPPY HOUR SET

$8. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/09: Melvin Seals with JGB Rock. 9pm. $3035. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/09: Blame Sally Local original folk rock. 7pm. $22 -25, under 17 free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8081. marinjcc.org.

08/09: Freestyle Fellowship Funk, hip-hop, soul. 10pm. $20. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato . hopmonk.com/novato.

08/09: Jonathan Laurence Green 9:30pm.

The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

Wed Aug

Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

08/10: Brian Campbell Trio Jazz. Brian Campbell, saxophone and clarinet; Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass. 5:30pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462.

08/10: Buddy Owens Band Blues, rock. 9pm.

No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/10: Chime Travelers 60s and 70s classics.

11:30am. No cover. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael.

813-5600. fenixlive.com.

08/10: Damir and Derek Folk. 4pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.

08/10: Folkish Festival: The Old Way

12:30-2:30pm. Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com.

08/10: Kim Baker Acoustic rock. With Kenny Aronoff, drums; Myron Dove, bass; Stef Burns, guitar. 6:30pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth Street, San Rafael.

813-5600. fenixlive.com.

08/10: Los Boleros Salsa. 5pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

08/10: Tim Hockenberry Trio Part of the Corte Madera Community Foundation Summer Concert Series. 5pm. Free. Menke Park, Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera. 302-1160. cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org.

08/11: Open Mic Night Hosted by Marty Atkinson. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitosunhorse.com.

08/11: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

7:30pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

08/11: Open Mic with Derek Smith 8:30pm.

Free. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/11: Open Mic with Simon Costa 8:30pm.

Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

08/11: Peri’s Open Mic with Billy D Electric open mic. 9pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com.

08/12: James Moseley Jazz, blues, r&b. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, ,4 Bayview St., San Rafael.

457-3993. panamahotel.com.

08/12: Jazz with Noel Jewkes and Friends

Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

08/12: Jewels and Johnny Nation Acoustic Americana. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/12: Jonah Levine Collective Jazz. 9pm.

The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

08/12: Nicole Atkins 8pm. $14-17. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

388-1100. swmh.com.

08/13: Acoustic Guitar Showcase Acoustic music showcase. 9pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

08/13: Bear’s Belly 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com.

08/13: Fenton Coolfoot and the Right Time

Blues, rock. 6pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/13: Natalie John with James Harman

Jazz vocals; guitar. Standards and soul classics. 7pm.

No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael.

457-3993. panamahotel.com.

08/13: Open Mic Night Featuring Mildbury 7pm. No cover. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. hopmonk.com/novato.

08/13: Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums With Miss Carmen Getit. High-energy jump-blues, vintage jazz, boogie woogie. 3:30pm. No cover. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292 ext. 4741. millvalleylibrary.org.

08/13: Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow and Guest DJ 8:30pm.

Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. sausalitoseahorse.com.

08/14: Dirty Cello and Lisa Marie Johnston 6-9pm. No cover. The Garage, 2000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. thefairfaxgarage.com.

08/14: Israel Vibrations, Irie Fuse 9pm. $3032. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.

08/14: Jamie Clark Solo piano. 8pm. No cover.

Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito . sausalitoseahorse.com.

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TOM FINCH GROUP W/ TALLY UP!

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collective. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.

08/14: Summer Concert Series Boxed meals, beverages and treats available for purchase; face painting by uber talented Tatyana. 5-7pm. Free.

Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 455-5260. magc.org.

08/14: Wanda Stafford Jazz vocalist. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, ,4 Bayview St., San Rafael.

457-3993. panamahotel.com.

08/15: Bonnie Hayes and Friends 9:30pm. $8.

19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 4591091. 19broadway.com.

08/15: Bria Skonberg Quintet Jazz with award winning trumpeter, vocalist/composer. 8pm. $25 -38.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

08/15: Danny Click’s Texas Blues Night

9:30pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

Comedy 08/12: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and up-and-coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 3839600. throckmortontheatre.org.

08/14: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

08/08: Doug Ferrari amd Michael Pritchard “Ambassador of Joy.” A rare one night

only show. 8pm. $20-30. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

142throckmortontheatre.org.

Theater 08/09: Soulstone: ‘A New Monologue by Margery Kreitman’ Bay Area Women Artist

monolgoue performance. 7pm. $15. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388.4331. ohanloncenter.org.

08/09: ‘The Band, The Bible with Taylor Negron and Logan Heftel’ A mix of music,

storytelling and comedy in the form of spoken word and original music. Under the direction of David Schweizer. With Louis Durra, piano.

8pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 383-9600.

142throckmortontheatre.org.

Through 08/10: ‘As You Like It’ Shakespeare.

Robert Currier directs. The amphitheater opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Audiences are encouraged to bring picnics or purchase snacks at the Theatre Cafe. Warm clothing, jackets and blankets are recommended for evening performances.

8pm. Donations. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael.

499-4488. marinshakespeare.org Through 08/17: ‘Old Money’ Written by Wendy Wasserstein. Kim Bromley directs. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. rossvalleyplayers.com Through 09/28: ‘Romeo and Juliet ‘Shakespeare. Lesley Schisgall Currier directs. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael. 499-4488. marinshakespeare.org

Concerts

STYMIE & THE PIMP JONES LOVE ORCHESTRA

Open Mic Every Monday w/Derek Smith

08/14: Sol Doc and the Optimystics Hip-hop

show@stringswest.com

918-288-2222

08/09: Opera Guild Champagne Gala with the Adler Fellows Listen to young opera stars of tomorrow while you sip champagne and nibble

hors d’oeuvres in an idyllic setting. Sponsored by the Marin Chapter of the SF Opera Guild. Gala will benefit opera education programs in the Marin schools and informative public lectures which preview the 2014-15 season. 2pm. $50. San Domenico School Music Conservatory, 1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo. 924-9352 .

07/10: Kronos Quartet 40th anniversary performance. Barbecue on the Lawn show. 4pm. $27-30.

Rancho Nicasio Restaurant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. ranchonicasio.com.

08/13: Noontime Concerts: Beni Shinohara, Joe Bloom Violin; piano. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

Dance 08/15: Let Me Tell You: Artship Ensemble

Join OHCA and Artship Ensemble for an evening performance of words, songs, gestures and minimalist dance. Directed by Slobodan Dan Paich in collaboration with the ensemble: Zia Burchert, Ali Tahbaz and Azadeh Ahadian. 7pm. $10-12. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388.4331. ohanloncenter.org.

Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.

08/10: Sunday Special: Fratello Marionettes “The Frog Prince.” 11am. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

389-4292 ext. 4741. millvalleylibrary.org.

08/10: Thais Derich: Write Haiku Poems

Workshop for ages 7-12. Young authors write haiku poems with the guidance of published writer and young author mentor, Thais Derich.

Count syllables, use the traditional three-line structure of haiku, and capture the beauty of summer in a poem. Guaranteed success! 11am. $55. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960, x234. bookpassage.com.

08/12: Little Sprouts: Bingo Schmingo Bingo Schmingo (aka Kathleen Rushing) brings a morning of music, movement and preschool fun! When you join music with phonics-based learning. No advance sign-up required. 11am. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 3894292 ext. 4741. millvalleylibrary.org.

08/13: Movies on the Green: Bee Movie

6-8pm Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com.

Art

Film

08/08-30: Political Prisoner Art Show Prints

08/08-10: S.F. Jewish Film Festival With over 150 events, 70 films from 18 countries, and 8 world premieres. See website for schedule details. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1001 Lootens Pl, San Rafael.

621-0523. sfjff.org.

of watercolor paintings by self taught artist and political prisoner Antonio Guerrero. Opening reception 5-8pm Aug. 8. Free. Open 2-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-6pm Fri; Noon-6pm Sat. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A Street, San Rafael. 898-0131. mitfamericas.org.

Kids Events 08/08: Ann Aguirre and Friends Welcome four talented young adult authors: Ann Aguirre, Veronica Rossi, Corinne Jackson and Susan Ee. 6:30pm. Free.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/08: Family Date Night with Blues Whale

5-7:30pm. Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds, Saulito. 339-3900. baykidsmuseum.org

08/08: San Anselmo Picnics on the Plaza with the Tik Tax and MOBB 5-8pm.

08/11: Monday Night at the Movies: ‘The Pirate’ 7:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library,

375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org.

08/12: Film: ‘Bethany’s Story’ Film about the power to heal from within, produced by the nonprofit health and wellness organization SanaView. It illustrates how food, not medication, consistently proves to be a dominant factor in healing and reversing illness and disease. 7pm. $10. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

08/12: The Trials of Muhammad Ali—Tiburon International Film Festival Documentary,

08/09: Family Fun Night at Mill Valley Aquatics Center: Disney Style 5-7pm. Free.

USA. Director: Bill Siegel. 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.

Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 383-1370. millvalleycenter.org

Outdoors

Free. 525 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. sananselmoarts.com

08/09: Kids Love to Cook: Hands-On Cooking Demonstration Kids and parents will learn to make a seasonal Panzanella (Italian bread salad) with local greens, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, basil and cheese. This cooking demonstration has handson participation and tastings and is appropriate for children of all ages. Demonstrations and tastings will take place under the tent. 10:30am. Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. .

08/09: WildCare Family Adventure at Richardson Bay Audubon Center Enjoy a day out

in nature with the family led by WildCare naturalists.

10am. Free. 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon.

453-1000 ext.17. wildcarebayarea.org.

08/10: Big Feet? Let’s Shrink our Carbon Footprint! Learn the basics of climate change, the

greenhouse effect, and their impact on local habitats.

Participants will then calculate and analyze their own carbon footprint, discovering what they can do to make a positive impact on our planet. 1:30pm. Free.

08/10: Animal Relations Animal Madness author Laurel Braitman leads an interactive evening designed for the animal-lover and the animalcurious. Wander the Headlands’ hills for a short walk with bird expert Bob Power, watch behind-thescenes footage of a private rock concert performed exclusively for non-humans, learn how to keep your cats and other species mentally healthy. Vegetarian feast prepared by Headlands’ chef will accompany activities and presentations. Event begins at 4:30pm; dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Ticket price includes dinner. Presented by Headlands Center for the Arts.

4:30pm. $20-25. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. 331-2787. headlands.org.

08/10: Labyrinth Supermoon Walk Walk will be in honor of the service of our community’s first responders, and will include live instrumental music and refreshments. 8:30pm. Free. S.F. Theological Seminary - Geneva Terrace, 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo. 451-2821.

08/10: Wilderness Act Anniversary Hike at Drakes Beach and Estero Free wilderness hikes led by trained naturalists and birders in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Hike wil be about three hours long. Bring snacks, water, warm layers, sunscreen, and binocs (a scope will be supplied). Free. Drakes Beach and Estero, Point Reyes National Seashore, Pt. Reyes. 663-9312. eacmarin.org.

08/12: Astronomy Night: Perseids Meteor Shower Bring the family out for an evening under

the stars on Mount Burdell. Check out the planets and the heavens above through a telescope, or bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the view. The star of the show will be Perseids Meteor Shower, which will be at its peak. Hike is less than one mile roundtrip. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a flashlight. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. High fire danger may cancel. 8pm. Free. Mount Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Dr., Novato. 473-2816. marincountyparks.org.

08/12: Evening at Roy’s Redwoods Look and listen for a few different species of owls. We’ll look for owl pellets and discuss what makes these nocturnal raptors so unique. Bring a flashlight. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No animals (except service animals) please. High fire danger may cancel. 7pm. Free. Roy’s Redwoods Preserve, Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio.

893-9520. marincountyparks.org.

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Readings 08/09: Carol and Paul Benson “5 Steps to Thrive.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/09: Jonathan Husband “An Unplanned Encounter: Two Lives Forever Changed.” 4pm. Free.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/09: Laurie McAndish King “Lost, Kidnapped, Eaten Alive!” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/10: Michael N. Nagler “The Nonviolence Handbook.” Nagler is the founder and president of the Metta Center for Nonviolence. 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 9270960. bookpassage.com.

08/10: Wallace J. Nichols “Blue Mind.” Nichols is Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/11: John Dean “The Nixon Defense.” 7pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/12: Elizabeth Little “Dear Daughter.” 7pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/13: Malcolm Brooks “Painted Horses.” 7pm.

Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/14: Tony Wheeler In conversation with Don George. Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet Publications and author of its very first guide, discusses his newest book, “Dark Lands,” with Don George, former editor of Lonely Planet and currenttravel conference chair. 7:30pm. Free, Travel Conference attendees have preferred seating. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

08/14: Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series An evening of Outlaw readers. With

BLAMe sALLY Free pre-show Yoga!

Dinners by Sol Food Tickets $22/$25 • 17 & Under FREE! kanbar center for the performing arts

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7pm. $10. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito.

331-8272. whytherearewords.com.

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08/08: Deepening the Path to Mindful Awareness #2 “Letting Go: Release Yesterday’s

BEST MUSIC VENUE 10 YEARS RUNNING

Fri 8/8 & Sat 8/9 • Doors 8pm • ADV $27 / DOS $30

DON’T FORGET…WE SERVE FOOD, TOO!

with Great American Taxi

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner • BBQ, Pasta, Steak, Desserts

Tue 8/12 • Doors 7pm • ADV $14 / DOS $17

McNear’s Dining House “Only 10 miles north of Marin” Wed 8/13 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • World/Reggae

Todd Snider

Nicole Atkins

Thu 8/14 • Doors 8pm • ADV $30 / DOS $32

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS

Israel Vibrations

PURE ROOTS

Sat 8/16 • 7:30pm doors • 21+ • Country/Rock

LIVERS OF STEEL TOUR WITH RECKLESS KELLY

PLUS MICKY & THE MOTORCARS / CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED

Fri 8/15 • Doors 8pm • ADV $25 / DOS $27

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones

Sat 8/16 • Doors 8pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

Sat 8/23 • 8pm doors • 2`1+ • World/Reggae

LEE SCRATCH PERRY

The 85's Sun 8/17 • Doors 7pm • ADV $17 / DOS $20

Fri 9/12 • 7pm doors • 21+ • Folk

AN EVENING WITH GREG BROWN Fri 10/3 • 8:30pm doors • 2`1+ • Alt. Rock

Eric Lindell & Co. Wed 8/20 • Doors 7pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25

LIVING COLOUR

Steep Canyon Rangers

Wed 10/15 • 7pm doors • 21+ • Roots Reggae

STICK FIGURE

Fri 8/22 • Doors 8pm • ADV $17 / DOS $19

PLUS: PACIFIC DUB & HIRIE

Mustache Harbor

23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma (707) 765-2121 purchase tix online now! mystictheatre.com

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BONUS ANSWER: Praetorian guards

Baggage and Today’s Worry.” Led by Lori Granger.

Mindfulness meditation practice. 6:30pm. $20-25.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388.4331. ohanloncenter.org/.

08/09: Yoga Clothes Fundraising Sale A fundraising summer closeout of new yoga attire, most at 60-80 percent below retail. Noon-4pm. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. .3881173. buddhisttempleofmarin.org.

08/10: And the Darwinner Is Discover how the greenhouse effect works and explore how animal and plant species adapt to a changing environment, identifying the winners and losers in our rapidly warming planet. 11:30am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army. mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter. aspx.

08/10: Felting with Shannon Schmidt Learn to wet felt over a balloon form to create vessels, containers and/or hats. Please bring one pair of large recycled panty hose, old towels, a large plastic bag and scissors. 10am. $40-50. $15 materials fee. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 388-4331. ohanloncenter.org.

08/10: Mines to Vines in the Holy Land and Worldwide: Heidi Kuhn Heidi Kuhn is founder

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Love Offering. Unity In Marin, 600 Palm Drive, Novato. 747-0960. unityinmarin.org/events/mysticsmaking-a-difference/.

08/12: Tips and Techniques Come to the Mt. Tam Quilt Guild meeting Aug. 12, from 7-9pm at Aldersgate Methodist Church #1 Wellbrock Heights San Rafael and get some great new “Tips and Techniques” to make your sewing accurate, efficient and exciting! Several of our members will provide mini workshops on their “tricks of the trade” to make half square triangles, different approaches to hand applique and surface embellishments. 7pm. $5 non-member. Aldersgate Methodist Church, #1 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael. Kathy Norwood. mtqg.org.

08/13: Bike Maintenance Basics Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. 7pm. REI Corte Madera, Corte Madera Town Center Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 201, Corte Madera. 927-1938. rei.com/ event/38770/session/92347/09012014.

08/13: Book Passage Pre-Travel Conference Class with Robert Holmes & Andrea Johnson Travel Photography in Sonoma. Join awardwinning photographers Robert Holmes and Andrea Johnson for a day of exploration and photography.

Throughout the day, they demonstrate the art of finding, framing and capturing photos. Participants have time to wander and photograph one of Northern California’s most beautiful locales. Over lunch, the group will talk about their experiences and share their work. Lunch and transportation included. 9am. $120-170. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960, x234. bookpassage.com.

08/14: Book Passage 23rd Annual Travel Writers and Photographers Conference

Now in its 23rd year, this four-day conference offers an array of writing and photography workshops in the morning, a full afternoon of panels and discussions and evening faculty presentations. The faculty includes top travel publishers, magazine editors, photographers, travel essayists and guidebook writers. There are hours of informal interaction between faculty and participants that often last late into the evening. The conference is open to new, established and aspiring writers. 9am. 927-0960, ext. 239 for more info. $120-170. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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Bring your pooch out to McInnis Park and feast on a hot dog BBQ with community members and rangers. After the festivities with our canine friends, Chief Park Ranger Rob Ruiz will discuss the habits and identifying characteristics of wild canines, coyotes and foxes. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome. 5pm. Free.

McInnis Park, 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael.

446-4423. marincountyparks.org.

08/15: Lecture: Fine Art of Travel Photography After graduating from California State

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) You can delete Craigslist from your Bookmarks, Taurus! Professional recognition will knock on your door come Aug. 11. Remember that photo you entered into the county fair? Consider yourself one blue ribbon richer. Now is a good time to lay low—first a blue ribbon, next up Pulitzer Prize. Freelance opportunities may be pouring in, but proceed with caution and only take on passion projects.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Tired of wondering what the Great Wall of China looks like, Gemini? Pack your bags and don’t forget your neck cozy; it’s going to be a long trip. Avoid getting a little too comfortable on the airplane; the person sitting next to you isn’t interested in hearing about your dad’s 87th birthday. Save the small talk for the tour guide.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Mama Mia wasn’t just a movie, Libra—apparently it’s a documentary. Your heart will be singing its very own ballad on Aug. 11. Lights, camera, action—let the drama ensue. It’s time you give in to your emotional side; don’t hold out on any opportunity to let your siblings, parents, lovers, neighbors, cousins, grocery store cashiers or the mail man know how you really feel about them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Stay close to home, Scorpio! Your sister has surprise plans for you on Aug. 8. You may have wanted to try a new wine bar with a comrade, but in your sister’s defense, you haven’t been able to shut up about the latest installment of Planet of the Apes. Suck it up and enjoy Keri Russell in all her glory. You’re overdue for some family time, so enjoy ruminating on humanity’s existence with your sis.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Remember that far-fetched dream you had, Sagittarius, to start a traveling Bingo management company? Well the stars are allowing for a little entrepreneurial action on Aug. 10! The full moon in Aquarius lines up with your fourth house of professional achievements and your wallet is going to be thanking you. No dream is too unachievable; you’ve got a bingo with this star alignment—literally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Two weeks never felt so long, Capricorn!

It’s time to lock up shop and flush your keys down the toilet on Aug. 14. No need to wait to hear back about how that interview went; according to the upcoming astrological alignment, the stars have already put in your resignation for you. Work’s been more than a little dull as of late, so leave a Post-it on your manager’s desk and call it a day!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Are you having an identity crisis, Aquarius?

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135042 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MI PUEBLO FOOD CENTER, MI PUEBLO MERCADO Y CARNICERIA, 330 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MI PUEBLO, LLC., 1745 STORY ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA 95122. This business is being conducted

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135204 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MOSS MUSIC ARTS, 149 PIEDMONT COURT, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: PHILLIP MOSS, 149 PIEDMONT COURT, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135220 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PRADOLI PRESS, PRADOLIPRESS. COM, 5 “F” STREET, APT. 1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SHEREEN GORDON, 5 “F” STREET, APT. 1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This 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 July 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 18, 25; August 1, 8 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135086 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SASHA GULISH PHOTOGRAPHY SGP & ASSOCIATES, WEDDINGS BY SASHA, 96 A MADRONE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: SASHA GULISH, 96 A MADRONE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135231 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SILVANA DI FRANCO PHOTOGRAPHY, 231 SAN FRANCISCO BL, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: SILVANA C STUBBINGS, 231 SAN FRANCISCO BL, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135216 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TAKE AWAY HAULING & RECYCLING, 1456 LINCOLN AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AUSTIN TAYLOR KOREN, 140 SEAGULL RUN, NOVATO, CA 94945.

This 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 JULY 10, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 18, 25; August 1, 8 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135105 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ZBYNET SOLUTIONS & TECH., 528 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GERALDO JOSE SILVA NETO, 475 SAN MARIN DR., NOVATO, CA 94945. This 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 JUNE 25, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 18, 25; August 1, 8 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135247 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ALTERATIONS TO GO, 224 BON AIR CENTER, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: JOHN CHEW, 224 BON AIR CENTER, GREENBRAE, CA 94904 & SNOW CHEW, 224 BON AIR CENTER, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. 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 July 16, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135078 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BUCKET LIST ADVENTURES, MEGLIN PROPERTIES, 11 ALBION STREET,

SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALEXANDER CLARK-GRONKE, 40 MIRAFLORES, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This 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 June 23, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135245 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BRIGHTSTAR OF MARIN, BRIGHTSTAR CARE OF SAN FRANCISCO & MARIN, BRIGHTSTAR CARE OF MARIN & SAN FRANCISCO, 150 SHORELINE HIGHWAY, B28, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: THE TAM-PACIFIC GROUP, LLC, 101 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE #700, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89109. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is currently transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on July 15, 2014.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135033 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BUCKET LIST ADVENTURES, 11 ALBION STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ALEXANDER CLARK-GRONKE, 40 MIRAFLORES, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 & MARK GRONKE, 11 ALBION STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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 June 16, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135200 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HEALY EATS REAL, 1441 CASA BUENA DRIVE #102 CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: HANNAH HEALY, 1441 CASA BUENA DRIVE #102 CORTE MADERA, CA 94925.

This 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 July 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135088 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: IGT – FREEMARKET, 1169 LEA DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94945: HAGAR SUSKIND, 1169 LEA DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94945, JACOB ITZIKOWITZ, 1169 LEA DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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 June 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135260 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NAAN & CURRY SAN RAFAEL, 1026 COURT STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ZOHRAA REHMAN 178 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132.

This 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 July 16, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135196 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SC PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVADORENA, FESTIVAL VIVA MEXICO, CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947: SILVIA CRUZ, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is currently transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 8, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135250 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SANDWISHES, 1109 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FOOD BIZ, LLC, 1109 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is currently transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on July 16, 2014. (Publication Dates: July 25; August 1, 8, & 15, 2014.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 135387 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TAMALPAIS PRESS, TAMALPAIS PUBLISHING, 1 RANCH LANE, LARKSPUR CA, 94939: DANIEL ROGER KUNSTLER, 1 RANCH LANE, LARKSPUR CA, 94939.

This business is being conducted by AN

INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUGUST 1ST, 2014. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135274 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ESSENTIAL ADVENTURES, 3001 BRIDGEWAY K, SUITE 294, SAUSALITO CA, 94965: NEEDS OF MARIN, 3001 BRIDGEWAY, SUITE 294, SAUSALITO CA, 94965.This business is being conducted by a CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JULY 18TH, 2014. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014135233 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NICHE TREATS, 11 THUNDERBIRD DRIVE, NOVATO CA, 94949: ROSE WOOD, 11 THUNDERBIRD DRIVE, NOVATO CA, 94949.This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JULY 14TH, 2014. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERIC W. GILLESPIE. Case No. PR-1402916. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ERIC W. GILLESPIE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOSH B. GILLESPIE in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSH B. GILLESPIE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 the 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: SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. H. 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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. Petitioner: JOSH B. GILLESPIE, 20885 REDWOOD ROAD, PMB 142, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546, TELEPHONE: 510-6820395. (Publication Dates: August 8, 15, 22)

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My girlfriend of a year is really pretty and sweet, and we love all the same outdoor activities. However, I feel there’s a ceiling on our connection because she lacks a strong personality of her own. Whenever we discuss something to do, she defers to me. Also, I care deeply about politics and ideas, but she doesn’t read newspapers or books or develop her own opinions. Two days ago, I asked about something we’d just heard on the news, and she basically parroted my opinion back to me. I pressed her, saying, “But what do YOU think?” She couldn’t answer. This led to my suggesting that maybe she needs to see a therapist to learn to open up more.

She was pretty offended, and we haven’t talked much since.—Politically Concerned

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When you say to your girlfriend, “So, what are your thoughts on the Middle East?” you’d rather she didn’t respond, “Like, you mean, Philadelphia?”

It is nice that you both enjoy the same outdoor activities. Having shared interests can sometimes be essential. For example, a guy who lives to sail would find it a downer to date me. As I wrote in Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck, I have motion sickness issues, “which is to say I get carsick on any street with more than five turns in it—for example, the winding mountain roads of Washington, D.C.” But barring an obsessive attachment by one partner to a sport that, say, makes the other hurl her insides into the ocean for days, people put too much emphasis on having a lot of interests in common. You just need to have enough in common.

And in addition to physical chemistry, you need to have what I call a crush on your partner as a human being. This means having respect and admiration for them and a sense of excitement about who they are and how they go about life. Respect is the opposite of contempt—the sneering disgust for a partner that marriage researcher John Gottman finds is the biggest predictor a couple will divorce. And unfortunately, respect is also the antithesis of what you, as a guy who cares about politics, have for a woman whose favorite Supreme Court justice is probably Judge Judy.

The reality is, your girlfriend isn’t going to lean back on some therapist’s couch and find her opinion between the pillows—at least not any time soon. Chances are, she has little innate curiosity and has maybe spent much of her life under the mistaken impression that you can keep a man by keeping mum and nodding yes. In the future, when you meet a woman, instead of just taking stock of all the reasons you’d work as a couple, look for reasons you wouldn’t—like if her peers as political thinkers appear to be your hamster and the paperweight that fell behind your desk.

A woman who’s right for you will take your thoughts, political and otherwise, and run with them and sometimes bring back something better—making you better for being with her instead of making you suspect her skull contains only a goldfish swimming around a little castle and a couple of plastic plants.

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I am dating a guy in his early 20s who is very nice, very fun, very cute—and very much in the habit of mentioning that he went to Harvard. He finds a way to weave it into all sorts of conversations it really has no place in.—Not Impressed

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He probably mentions Harvard a lot because it seems more tasteful than the alternative—having his diploma laminated and wearing it around his neck.

Guys in their early 20s have it rough. Just as girls their age are coming into their prime hotitude, the guys are entering a work environment where they are the gum on the pavement that the 30-year-old successful guy runs over in his Mercedes. If your guy is feeling this way, it may explain why no subject is too far-flung or random to connect to a reminder of where he went to school. (“Pass the milk? I sometimes passed the milk at Harvard.”)

Ask whether you can give him your opinion about something you’ve noticed. Assuming he says yes, say something like, “I have no doubt you’re going places, but you seem to mention Harvard a lot. This might make you sound like you need to ride on the name, which you clearly don’t.” If he’s got more than school smarts, he’ll recognize that it says something about him that he went to Harvard, but not when he advertises it so often that it starts to sound like the DeVry of the Ivy League. Y ©Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@ aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com). Amy Alkon’s Advice Goddess Radio—listen live every Sunday—http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ amyalkon/—7-8pm, or listen or download at the link at iTunes or on Stitcher. And watch for her new book: “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck.”

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