for adults. We request that no animals (except service animals) attend. Shannon Burke will lead. Questions: Contact Shannon at 893-9520 or SBurke@ marincounty.org. High fire danger may cancel: Call 893-9527 after 7am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. Meet at the gate on San Andreas Dr in Novato. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Novato, take exit 463 for San Marin Dr west 2.3 miles. Turn right onto San Andreas Dr and follow approximately 0.5-mile. The gate is on the right (before dead end). 10am. Mount Burdell Open Space, San Andreas Drive, Novato. 893-9520. marincountyparks.org.
Outdoor Dining 7 Days a Week
Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch
DIN N E R & A SHOW
DORE COLLER & BERMUDA GRASS Aug 16 Americana, Bluegrass, Reggae Release Fri
8:00 / No Cover
Sat
Aug 17
CD rty! Pa
ANNIE SAMPSON BAND
PLUS
SPECIAL GUEST GIRLFRIENDS
Rockin’ Soulful Blues 8:30 Fri
Aug 23
PHIL BERKOWITZ
Classic Blues 8:00 / No Cover Sat Western Dance Party! Aug 24 BUCK NICKELS AND
TRADITIONAL THAI THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Rancho
Debut! DIRTY CATS WILLIAM BATY, PIANO
AND THE FEATURING
Meet our therapists at the Downtown San Rafael Farmers’ Market on Thursdays
LOOSE CHANGE
Original Songs, Great Harmonies 8:30 1960s “Girl Group� Singing Sensations! Aug 31 THE COVERLETTES 8:30 Sat
★★★
BBQs On The Lawn! ★★★
Gates Open at 3:00, Music at 4:00
ZULU SPEAR PLUS FREDDY CLARKE Aug 18 AND HAITIAN ARTIST T-ROSEMOND Sun Sun
Aug 25 Beatle Q with THE S UN KINGS Sun
Sep 1
THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN
PLUS
FROBECK
HE MAD HANNANS FEATURING Sep 2 JTERRY HANNAN & FRIENDS Mon
Reservations Advised
415.662.2219
ON THE TOWN SQUARE t NICASIO
www.ranchonicasio.com
Rutsamee Spa Special Mon – Fri 5 – 8pm
1½ Hours ~ $80
Swedish Massage + organic coconut oil + organic foot scrub + foot reexology massage please mention this ad
Visit us at www.rutsamee.com for more great specials Book your appointment now! 1290 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael Call 1-855-SPA-THAI or 415-524-2771 rutsameethaispa@gmail.com
Plug Into the Pacific Sun’s Local Music Connection ♌ Songs ♌ Chants ♌ Movement ♌ Instrument Play-alongs ♌ Mixed-age classes (Infant - 5.5 years)
MUSIC TOGETHER OF MARINÂŽ San Anselmo Ross Sausalito For information call 415.456.6630 www.musictogetherofmarin.com
THE OH-SO-BIG COMPACT PIANO
The HP-503 SuperNATURALÂŽ Piano combines a compact yet noble cabinet with a remarkable feature ! " ( $ ' # weighted keyboard with ! " ( #" " & !! $ performance comparable to acoustic grand pianos ( " ( " and Harpsichord sounds ! % ( !! $ " ( ! '
BANANAS
AT LARGE Š
XL 7X ˆ 'IRXVEP 7ER 6EJEIP 34)2 ):)6= (%=
WWW WW W. BANA W. ANA NANA NASMUS USIC IC. CO COM M
Local Music Connection
Your Backstage Pass to the Local Music Scene ...is only a click away pacificsun.com/music
To Plug your Business Into the Local Music Connection Call 485-6700 24 PACIFIC SUN AUGUST 16- AUGUST 22, 2013
Readings 08/16: Chris Colfer “The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns.� 6:30pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 08/17: Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. “The Five Levels of Attachment: Toltec Wisdom For a Modern World.� 1pm. $45-50. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
08/17: Tom North at Book Passage, Corte Madera In “True North,� North gathers the courage to tell the true story about growing up in the real life Beardsley family made famous in the movie, “Yours, Mine and Ours,� starring Lucille Ball. 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 08/19: Simon Critchley “Stay, Illusion! The Hamlet Doctrine .� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 08/22: Graham A. Rayman “The NYPD Tapes.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
08/23: J. Maarten Troost at Book Passage, Corte Madera “Headhunters on My Doorstep.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 08/16: Fire Safe Landscaping Marin Master Gardener, Katherine Randolph will discuss ways to landscape with fire safety in mind. Learn how to choose fire resistant plants and how to create a defensible space around your home. Noon. Free. Marin Civic Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 330, San Rafael. 473-6058. marinlibrary.org. 08/17: China Camp Heritage Day 2013 With lion dancers, music, tai-chi demonstration, origami crafts, ranger led tours of the village and historical boats on display. 11:30am. Free. China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village, San Rafael. 457-9018 . friiendsofchinacamp.org. 08/17: Kent Island Restoration Team Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training, and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space is limited. Please RSVP. 10am. Free. Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon, Wharf Road, Olema. 473-3778. marincountyparks.org. 08/17: Learn How to DJ Learn the fundamentals of digital and analog DJ mixing and broadcasting with Project Level and the DJs of KMEL. For ages 10 and up. Noon. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Sausalito. 332-6159. marinlibrary.org. 08/17: Monthly Book Sale 9am-3pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292. friendsmillvalleylibrary.org.
08/17: Stemple Creek Ranch Open House and BBQ Bring the kids, friends and neighbors for a tour of the Ranch, lunch and the beautiful scenery of West Marin. RSVP and ticket purchase required in advance. Directions and details upon RSVP. 11am. $10. Stemple Creek Ranch, Tomales. 883-8253. stemplecreek.com.
08/18: Singer Spencer Day at Help Is On The Way Benefit Other performers include Jim Bailey, Carole Cook, Jason Brock, Lorette Devine, and others. 7:30pm. $65. Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyons St. , S.F. 08/18: Trekking the Model Join a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 -2000. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. 08/18: Trigger Point Sampler Class Introduction to points that are known to cause headache symptoms, often mimicking those of migraines, tension, and other forms of headache. Work is meaningful to both therapists and clients, it feels really good, and it is a great way to get an inside look at NHI’s Massage Therapy Program. 6:30pm. Free. National Holistic Institute - Petaluma, 1397 Redwood Way, Petaluma. 707-639-4066 x110. nhi.edu.
08/18: Women Own Your Power! Workshop Invest in becoming the person you know you can be. Pacific Sun readers get a special rate of $89 at this all-day workshop, lunch included. Your instructors/ facilitators are women leaders in information technology.Interactive workshop combines goal-setting techniques and the power of positive thinking with inner core work in meditation and mindfulness. 10am. $99. Marriott Courtyard Larkspur, 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 295-4472. womenownyourpower.com.
08/19: Candidates Training and Dinner Marin Women’s Political Action Committee invites candidates for public office and future candidates to hear from experts in running campaigns; Pacific Sun Editor Jason Walsh on endorsements; and a candidate who shares firsthand experience on what it’s like to run for office. 5:30pm. $35. The Club at McInnis Park, 350 Smith Ranch Road., San Rafael. 897-1224. mwpac.org.
08/20: Brain Fitness: Keep Your Mind Fit for Life Tuesdays to Your Health. Hosted by Bradly Jacobs MD MPH Integrative Medicine specialist at Cavallo Point Lodge. In this workshop, you’ll learn specific therapies and lifestyle changes to optimize your mental performance as you age. 6:30pm. Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. 339-2692. cavallopoint/drbrad.com. 08/20: Full Moon Paddle and Campfire See the full moon rise from the seat of a kayak. After a paddling excursion, warm up next to a campfire and a cup of hot cocoa. Bring your own kayak and safety gear, dry clothes and a flashlight. Park entrance is free. 7pm. McNears Beach Park, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael. 446-4423. marincountyparks.org.
08/20: SafeWaterMarin: MMWD Board Meeting Petition Presentation Fluoride Free Water from Marin Municipal Water District is moving closer to reality. 7:30pm. Free. Marin Municipal Water District Building, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera. 488-4458. safewatermarin.org.
08/21: Entrepreneurs’ Cafe presents: Surf Your Wave of Life RSVP required. 5:30pm. Free. Renaissance Marin, 1115 Third St., San Rafael. 755-1115. 08/21: Rea Franjetic: Family Safari Rea Franjetic is a member of the International Ecotourism Society and president of San Francisco Travel Professionals. 6pm. $25. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
08/23: History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Join Ranger Bill to learn about the complexgoals and objectives of the USACE. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx. 08/23: The Five Gates of Grief Francis Weller, psychotherapist and auther of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Entering the Healing Groundâ&#x20AC;? will offer an evening talk on the ways grief touches our lives. 7pm. Free. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com. <