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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

The Summer Haze August is here, which means if you haven’t had a summer adventure yet, you better get a move on. There’s still time to take a vacation or have a pool party, but September’s right around the corner and before you know it the stores will be stocking up on fresh pencils, binders, and book bags, not that that’s a bad thing. By the end of summer, my brain has gone a bit soft from excess exposure to pool water and an abundance of lawn chair naps. But after three months of living in a glorious summer haze, it’s great to produce our August issue which focuses on arts and education. It zaps my brain out of its lazy summer mode and gets me ready to send my kids to school and get back to work.

In this issue we have a fantastic article on all the advancements being made for students with special needs in San Joaquin. Thanks to new technology at progressive schools like the Walton School, the quality of these students’ lives are improving and some are even being

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mainstreamed into regular classes.

Looking for a little culture? Read our colorful piece on the Mexican Heritage Center, which has become a beautiful art gallery as well as a space where local artists can take classes in folkloric dance, attend poetry readings or symposiums, and participate in other events celebrating Mexican culture. And speaking of art, we also have a great interview with Robin Knowlton, owner of Knowlton Gallery in Lodi. She’s shared with us her thoughts on why San Joaquin is a rich source of inspiration for local artists. And if you are ever interested in honing your own artistic skills, you might want to consider one of the Knowlton Gallery’s artist workshops. People fly in from all over the country to attend them. You can work with nationally recognized artists in a variety of mediums, and it’ll cost a whole lot less than a semester at the Art Academy!

For those wanting to learn a skill that combines creativity and functionality, check out our write up on Judy Ridpath who is the owner of Camp Sew & Sew. She offers affordable sewing classes to kids and adults who want to become handier with a needle and thread. Whether you’re looking to get crafty or just want to hem your own pants, sewing is definitely a good skill to have and Judy is more than happy to get you going.

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Vanessa Gabriel and the aSociete team aren’t your typical college students.

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discounts on designer fashion to college students. Founder Vanessa Gabriel was inspired to begin aSociete after her own experience as a freshman at University of Colorado at Boulder. “I didn’t have a car, and there was no mall in town. The nearest was forty minutes away, so it was not a super viable shopping option,” says Gabriel. "I started shopping online and came across websites that were not my style or out of my price range, or the quality wasn’t as good and the clothes didn’t last.”

When she came home for the summer, she talked to her parents about creating a website that would offer current trends to students on a budget. Her dad, Mike Gabriel, an entrepreneur himself, and her mom, Estella, an actress and writer, were supportive about her plan to launch a business. Gabriel enlisted the aid of friends and fellow Tracy High graduates Jarrett Mattson and Levi Lopez, and as aSociete began building momentum, Liz Zepeda and David Yanez, who had just finished a tour as Justin Bieber’s videographer, were added to the roster.

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was more than an idea, attending fashion trade shows in Las Vegas and Huntington Beach.

“We didn’t have business cards or a website yet, we just talked to people and tried to get them excited. They loved that we were catering to a niche group, and that we’re so young,” says Gabriel. These relationships allow aSociete to offer discounted merchandise.

Brands are able to test new products with aSociete clients, or offer summer or spring lines for a reduced price as they move through the quickly changing fashion seasons.

Since aSociete’s launch in October 2011, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

“We did a small beta launch with just family and friends to test, and [the response] was awesome from the very beginning,” says Gabriel. “We started being known as this place that offers great clothing and accessories that you can’t find anywhere else, and it grew organically.”

Now, aSociete ships orders to the East Coast, Canada, Puerto Rico, and as far away as Australia. “We have over 15,000 'likes' on Facebook, 8,000 Twitter followers, and 13,000 video views,” says Gabriel. She and her team are still exploring ways to use the internet to their advantage. “You can’t convert

someone liking a status into real dollars and revenue.” A big part of aSociete’s current marketing strategy relies on fashion bloggers like Rubi Ortiz, who writes Pretty in Fashion.

Bloggers are given the opportunity to curate aSociete for a month at a time, and choose all of the women’s fashion brands featured.

“They’re the ones setting the trends. It’s a great opportunity for them to share their knowledge and interests, and expand our blog relationships,” said Gabriel. aSociete has launched its own label, WandrLust, designed by women’s fashion department head Liz Zepeda, and a line of vintage and thrift store fashions. Gabriel also intends to institute a FlexPay option, which would allow students to purchase more expensive items from designers like Jeffrey Campbell and Michael Kors by only paying half the cost up front. aSociete will continue to adapt as trends change and as everyone learns from their experiences. “We might be really excited about something, think it’s great, and then it doesn’t work out with our customers," says Gabriel. "You can’t take it personally."

The aSociete team is also in negotiations with MTV about having their own reality show.

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Being the parent of a child who has special medical needs is a round-theclock responsibility with no breaks and no vacations. For many families, finding a trustworthy caretaker to help out can be difficult. But now, local parents can get a helping hand from a new resource designed to care for medically fragile children.

The My Friends Pediatric Day Healthcare Center in Stockton is one of only four facilities of its kind in Northern California and only fourteen in the whole state.

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professionals and equipped to care for children with serious health problems or disabilities, whether prone to seizures, requiring feeding tubes, nebulizers, tracheostomies, or other specialized care. Through the center, kids are given the opportunity to socialize with one another as well as participate in various physicianapproved activities in a colorful and safe atmosphere.

According to Dan Huffman, community outreach coordinator for My Friends, Stockton was an obvious choice for the new location, as the city has a high concentration of special needs children and showed great interest and support for the facility. “This is the first center we’ve ever opened where we have kids already signed up and ready to go,” says Huffman, who added that people are usually unaware that such a specialized service exists. Huffman says some parents use the facility to go to work; others just need an hour

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Even a small break can help them get the personal time they need. “These families hold these children very close to them, so for them to come to a center… it takes them a little bit of getting used to,” he adds. However the demand continues to grow and Huffman has already gotten requests to open a center in Stanislaus County.

The facility also offers some transportation services if a child needs to be picked up or dropped off. And while the cost to attend My Friends isn’t inexpensive, many families are able to seek assistance through MediCal and other financial assistance programs. The center is open Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday, 9am-4pm

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Camp Sew & Sew Judy Ridpath BY KATY BERRY

Students need not struggle to balance school and sports thanks to San Joaquin County Office of Education’s newest charter school, Excel Academy, which opens on August 14 in Stockton.

The school is a result of San Joaquin’s Office of Education superintendent Mick Founts, who believes that PE, career education, and the arts are severely lacking from traditional schools. San Joaquin has already opened charter schools devoted to the latter two subjects; now Excel will be able to cater to students with a particular interest in athletics and health science. The staff of Excel, who are all college or semi-pro level athletes and coaches, are ready to welcome 150 seventh through twelfth graders looking to be both athletically and academically strong. The school has partnered with Grand Canyon University to offer college courses, and seniors can earn up to sixteen units before graduating.

Technology is heavily integrated into Excel Academy classrooms, and each student will receive an iPad instead of textbooks. Facilities also include a weight room, thoroughly stocked by InShape, and a state-of-the-art gym that will open in September.

Attendance is free, so interested students need only apply and interview to attend this inspired program.

“I’ve been sewing since I was 8,” recalls Judy Ridpath, the founder of Camp Sew & Sew, a program designed to help kids and adults learn how to sew by hand or with a machine. Ridpath, who has been teaching children since she was a teenager, says that her classes allow her to combine her hobby of sewing with her love of working with kids. It’s also a way to give back to students who have experienced cutbacks in their schools, losing their art classes and other creative electives.

Ridpath’s classes are affordable, last from three to six hours, and take place at her students’ homes. Most kids start with a beginner class and are not required to purchase any tools. “Sewing isn’t for everybody and I don’t want parents to put out the expense for a machine and fabric,” she says. “This way they can come and I have all the supplies for the first project, and the only cost parents have is for the lesson itself.” Judy is more than happy to teach adults too, and even offers parent-child classes so families can learn together. “I absolutely love it,” she says.

“I love being around kids in a learning environment. I just know I’m giving back something to them and that’s very satisfying for me. I never tire of this job.”

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Robin Knowlton Owner of the Knowlton Gallery

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and no one appreciates the artistic value of our area more than Robin Knowlton, owner of Knowlton Gallery in Lodi since 2005.—K.B.

Why do you think the Central Valley is an ideal place for painters? ...This is a very extraordinary landscape in the Central Valley and very unique. We have intense agriculture that has its own intrinsic beauty whether it’s in an orchard or vineyard, there are lots of old barns and silos, water tanks, and they’re all really beautiful. Then we have a very high concentration of waterways in this area which also makes it unique when you look at the landscape from an aerial point of view or when you drive along the levee or the Delta. There are endless sources of inspiration in this area and I know my artists from out of area who come to teach workshops here love it…

We’re very lucky. Its diverse, it’s interesting. We have very strong light. The mornings and evenings have beautiful shadows to paint

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Do you think the negative publicity of San Joaquin County overshadows the beauty of our area?

It’s really tragic. I think culturally we’re off in an overlooked region of California and that’s one of the reasons I started the gallery… People who collect these artists from out of state are so surprised they live in this area. They think they live in San Francisco or Los Angeles or something, but no. They’re in the Central Valley… We have a lot to offer and I wish this region would get more recognition for that.

What’s the benefit to purchasing art?

I think people purchase art for lots of reasons. It could be a straight out investment they want to capitalize on later, but that’s a very small percentage of who collects. Most people collect art because they fall in love with the painting or art object. That’s really why people collect art, in a nutshell. It’s just really great to watch people come in; tour the painting and circle back to it. It calls to them.

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I have a core stable of artists that I represent and I like to say they’re a two hour radius from the gallery; artists from the Foothills, the Sonoma Valley, and also from the Bay Area and of course the Central Valley.

That’s my primary focus… though I do have a few out of state artists… I like figure work, but I primarily have landscape…

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“We’re teaching them all about the marketing, the buying...” says Cathy. “They’ve gone down to LA for a buying trip. They deal with everything. I want to make sure that they are living well, and have positive role models.”

REVO Denim also has their Eco Eco line, which is short for ‘ecological, economical.’

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REVO Denim hopes to not only offer quality merchandise and affordable prices, but encourage recycling and environmental awareness. “We need to start being eco friendly, it just makes total sense.”

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“We’re going for a Santa Cruz, Santa Barbra sort of vibe. That doesn’t exist around here,” said Cathy. The husband and wife duo also run their own marketing agency, and launched a non-profit organization that aims to boost underfunded educational and athletic programs in October of last year. Juggling the additional demands of running a boutique meant finding good help to man the front of the store and pick merchandise, which is why Cathy and Ken enlisted their daughter, Mia, and a few of her friends and volleyball teammates to help out. In addition to earning a paycheck, the staff of eight highschool students are also given an opportunity to gain handson knowledge about the ins and outs of running a business, and even get a say about the way

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Not all kids are able to spend their days riding bikes, playing baseball and getting into idyllic childhood shenanigans; too many fall victim to neglect or abuse, growing up in nightmarish homes instead of youthful bliss. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Stockton hopes to change that.

The CAPC aims to strengthen families and communities through their diverse programs, including Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, the Lisa Project and Parent Cafe.

CASA pairs a court-appointed volunteer with a child in foster or court care to act as an advocate and mentor, to make sure children aren’t lost in the system. “We are seeing amazing results from this program,” said Lindy Turner-Hardin, the executive director of the CAPC. “CASA volunteers give the child an audience, someone to perform for and want to please.”

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not for the faint of heart.Volunteers are trained extensively before being assigned to a child for eighteen months, and children have usually experienced significant abuse and difficulties at home and in school by the time the judge assigns them to CASA. However, the impact on a child’s life is worth the work. Children in the CASA program have shown increases in academic performance and marked behavior change while working with their mentors.

Parent Cafe aims to help families before they ever enter the system. Volunteers go into neighborhoods and recruit parents to meet at a non-threatening location, where they start conversations about what keeps a family strong and allow people to discover their strengths and weaknesses for themselves. “We want to empower parents to be good parents, and be a good support system for other parents around them,” said Turner-Hardin.

The Lisa Project is an experiment in raising awareness by immersing people in the life of an abused child. Audio narrative guides visitors from one scene of abuse to the next, providing

visuals that are stronger than statistics. Since its launch in 2010, the Lisa Project has made a statewide impact. Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, and Bakersfield have all requested Lisa Project appearances, and the CAPC has rebuilt the set in mobile modules for easy travel.

Throughout its programs, CAPC focuses on finding strengths and teaching nurturing attachment and positive parenting skills. This philosophy has had a dramatic effect on the lives of families. “We can bring services to a family, but unless there’s a marked change in behavior, we aren’t doing any good. It’s just going to be a band-aid,” said Turner-Hardin.

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Joaquin Murietta may not be a name that resonates with many in San Joaquin County today, yet for four years in the late 1800s his name was notorious in Gold Rush California. For the foreign population he represented justice and admiration; for the Americans, fear and hatred. Murietta’s story is similar to many immigrants of the time, but unlike other members of the disenfranchised masses, he sought revenge.

Murietta left Mexico in 1849 when he was 19 years old to mine gold in California. He met and married Rosita Felix and the two moved to Shaw’s Flat in Sonora. When Americans wanted to drive him off his claim, Murietta stood his ground, but was rewarded with a severe beating for both him and his new wife. They fled to Murphy’s Camp on horseback for a new stake. Once there he was accused of stealing a horse and met more mistreatment. As a result, his brother was killed while Murrietta was tied to a tree and whipped. He burned with hatred for the wrong doing he suffered and swore he would be vindicated.

Murietta decided to assemble a band of the worst desperadoes in the area and commenced terrorizing the San Joaquin Valley. He committed everything from murder and robbery, to daring exploits that left his criminal record unsurpassed by any others in California during the Wild West. He used his intelligence to become an iconic figure toy-

ing with the authorities and Americans.

His most daring escape occurred in Stockton. While a group of men were discussing the $5,000 dollar reward for Murrietta’s capture, he mocked them saying he would give them $10,000 dollars if they could capture him and took off on horseback quickly losing the group of pursuers.

The treatment Murietta experienced was not unique; American miners felt the gold belonged to them since the land now belonged to the Union. The mistreatment usually forced immigrants into communities with citizens from the same country thereby creating areas that still exist today such as Chinatown in San Francisco. The Mexican communities established were instrumental in his eluding capture. They would warn him about the authority's movements and hide Murrietta and his band.

In 1853, the legislature tired of his antics and hired gun fighter Harry Love to commission a group and capture him.

After months of searching, Love came upon Murrietta’s camp on July 25, much to the surprise of both parties.

A fight ensued resulting in Murrietta’s death. His head was taken and traveled the state as an exhibit, to prove that the daring outlaw America created had been caught. However, many viewed the head, including Murrietta’s sister, and claimed that it was not that of the famous Joaquin Murrietta.

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GRAND OPENINGS The Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery stopped at a few places before finding its present home.

Great art and great artists deserve a permanent home – a place where their work and creative energy can be concentrated and multiplied.

Finding a home that fits their vision can be a daunting task.

That’s what Chicano artist George Acevedo was charged with doing back in 2007, when he was elected the Mexican Heritage Center’s VicePresident.

It all depends on a clear vision, says Acevedo. The Center’s origin emerged around 1985 when Stockton area Chicano and Latino artists and educators began exhibiting together at such community

events as Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day and Day of the Dead. By 1992 this informal group adopted the name, Artistas del Valle, and hosted a wide variety of events that included poetry readings, symposiums and art exhibits at the Alan Short Center. During the next decade the group became the non-profit Mexican Heritage Center but was unable to establish any permanent brick and mortar roots despite an impressive series of showings at venues like the Bob Hope Theatre, the Haggin Museum, the Cesar Chavez Library and the Crocker Art Museum.

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ADDING HEFT TO THE VISION

George Acevedo President of Stockton's Mexican Heritage Center

Acevedo’s business plan, adding heft to that original vision, included space for a permanent gallery and room for performances, conferences, and retail opportunities. By 2011 Acevedo, who had become President of the Center, worked with the Center’s Board and eventually found a place that met their needs – the Masonic Temple Association building in downtown Stockton.

“Our vision throughout this journey has remained clear—to have a multi-art center with art education and self-sustainability,” he says. “Like many other projects I have worked on, there are growing pains and challenges.” Acevedo says that operating within budget is key. “We’re fortunate to have volunteers and many engaged community members willing to help out.”

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The Center’s membership outreach

reflects its desire to attract and leverage the great diversity of Stockton and its surrounding community residents.

Membership levels target students, ‘friends of the Center’, artists, family donors as well as three tiers of larger donation categories.

“So far, most of the support for the Center comes from individual donations ranging from one dollar to five hundred dollars,” says Acevedo. “We also have in-kind support from partnerships we have created with restaurants, agencies and individuals.”

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In return, the Center offers artists the opportunity to display and sell their works.

It also offers folkloric dancing lessons and performances, poetry readings, symposiums and prayer breakfasts. Aligned with its mission to enhance cultural awareness, the Center features such hands-on workshops as tamale-making, song-making history and women’s revolutionary efforts. In its third year of hosting the La Adelita Awards, the Center is also establishing itself as an organization that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of Mexican women.

It’s been a long odyssey to find a place that the Center can call “home,” says Acevedo, but the process itself has been rewarding.

“Having our ribbon cutting at our Acacia Street – Eden Square Building site was fulfilling,” he remembers. “However I look forward to having the ribbon cutting ceremony at our present Masonic Building location. There’s magic to having a business plan that works, allowing you to open the door for the first time” he says. “But most importantly, observing children as they learn new dance steps, instructors who live their dream of teaching, artists who show their works for the first time and audiences who enjoy our exhibits. These, so far, are my highest rewards.”

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BY TAMMY HANSEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW JAMES

minds How technology is opening doors for students with special needs.

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A preschool boy sits, repeatedly banging two pirate figures together. Another child might enact a battle scene punctuated by “Arrrg!” and “Ahoy!” But this boy, who is autistic, can’t do that. He can’t make the connection between the characters and the script.

Undaunted, his teachers make a video of another child playing appropriately with the toy. hey show it to him, three or four times. Something clicks. The student becomes a mighty fine imaginary swashbuckler. He has learned the basic skill of play.

Fast-forward two years to today: The boy is a successful first grader fully integrated into a general education classroom. With the help of patient instructors using new technologies early in his schooling, this student became a captain of his own destiny.

Never underestimate the power of a really good pirate movie or the

ingenuity of a teacher bent on making connections for a special needs student. The video modeling is visual.

“A lot of our kids are visual learners,” says Brandie Brunni, Division Director of special education programs for the San Joaquin County Office of Education. “Typically, developing children learn through play. With the new developments in research we are able to tap into these modalities,” she adds.

Translation: special education teachers are using new tools, from simple exercise equipment to iPads and other electronics, to help their students succeed. These teachers are literally translating what can be a frustratingly difficult world into lessons that special needs students can absorb. Whenever possible the goal is to integrate a special needs child into the general population. In the most severe cases a teacher hopes to simply increase the self-reliance and happiness of a student. Whether it’s high or low tech, the aim is the same – success.

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There were 14,005 of 136,303 students in special education in December of 2010, according to the most recent special education figures available from the California Department of Education. The special needs population is expected to grow in the coming years, due greatly to a rise in autism diagnosis. Districts in San Joaquin County reported a 15 percent annual increase in those children. What that means is more unique students coming soon to a classroom near you, and more visible methods and tools used to enhance their learning experience.

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a chair. A student with sensory integration issues might wear headphones to reduce classroom noise. A student with language issues might use an iPad or a simple flip chart to communicate.

Teresa Duff, mother of 17-yearold twins, says her special needs sons benefit from such technologies in different ways. Nicholas has cerebral palsy and processing issues. Writing can be difficult, so he uses a voice recognition program called Dragon NaturallySpeaking in and out of class at Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton. He’s in the honors history class. Son Gregory has more severe issues and is a student at Walton Special Center, where teachers are working to increase his communication

through switches that signify ‘yes’ and ‘no’ responses. Gregory also benefits from physical therapy tools that give him a different perspective.

The Gait Trainer that Gregory uses is a simple support device – no batteries. No bells and whistles.

But it’s enough to make his mother teary. Unable to move his body, her son spends much of his time viewing the world from a prone position. Getting him on his feet, moving across the room toward some desired object is worth celebrating.

“He just loves being able to see things from a different view,” she says, adding that she is a fierce advocate for new technologies for both her boys. “There’s even more

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(technology) out there than we know of,” Duff says. “We don’t know what is possible until somebody comes in with different views.”

Special needs kids are “always in the bleachers. They tend to be really good watchers,” says Amy Terra, who teaches medically fragile students at Walton Special Center in Stockton. Terra’s goal when using new tools is to get them off the sidelines “doing usual things that create that sense of childhood normalcy. Every child should have those opportunities.”

Placing special needs students in general settings makes that possible, says Marshall Elementary special education teacher Rachelle Pappas. Technologies and tools that apply in a specific special needs class are often easily used to help students perform in what special education teachers call the ‘general population.’ Technology has supported, rather than driven, integration, she says.

“I think more kids are getting integrated out,” says Pappas, a teacher for 21 years. “We see integrated preschools.”

Terra started her 20-year career in a special education classroom hidden at the back of a school. Today, she sees the students from Kohl Open Elementary rush over to play with their friends next door at Walton. Even before recent upgrades to Walton’s 1970’s playground, Kohl students preferred it to their own, state-of the-art equipment.

“All the kids would run from Kohl’s to Walton,” she says.

“You can see that change of acceptance just because of familiarity. It never happens quickly, but it will happen if you hang around long enough.”

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Advances in adaptive technologies don’t happen in a vacuum. The boom in hand held computing is a boon for special education. Special needs schools that once paid as much as $9,000 dollars for a communication device can get an iPad for a few hundred dollars and a Kindle reader for even less. Dragon Speak once cost $400 dollars. Now you can get it for $100 dollars. Even a cell phone can come in handy, says the county’s Brunni. Video modeling movies can be shot on a mobile phone with a built-in video camera. Those technologies, however, need an environment and a teaching staff that support their usage.

If there’s a yardstick for the value of new tools in special education, it’s Walton, where a much needed $15 million makeover funded by Measure Q has turned a noisy, outdated building into a space where teachers use a variety of tools to expand student independence for children from birth to age 22. The renovations included the new Jean Wilson Early Childhood Center for and several upgrades to classrooms. It’s the bathrooms, however, that get the most accolades.

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any students at Walton, which serves up to 300 of the district’s most severely disabled students, need diaper changing during the day.

What once happened behind notso-private partitions in classrooms now occurs in spacious, Jack-andJill rooms between the classes. It’s hardly hi-tech, but it matters.

The new changing areas allow the staff to serve students “from that respect and dignity place,” says Walton Principal Tom Whitesides.

The simple change helped set a tone for new facilities, tools and teaching strategies. New classrooms mean quieter spaces and a separation for students with different needs and grade levels. A motor room offers exercise and a sensory room a quiet space for regrouping.

“The quality of service has

increased significantly. It’s just night and day,” Whitesides says. “We have all these tools in the toolbox.”

A favorite tool that is apparent to visitors is the collection of large, electric switches students can use to do everything from request a drink to read a book to feed the classroom pets. A switch; operated by a hand, head or foot; can allow a student to help a bit in preparing lunch or sprinkle glitter on an art project.

“We try to find ways for them to just make choices,” Terra says.

“These are very basic things that make or break a day and make or break our happiness. When you build opportunities for them to take control of their lives they get really happy.”

Technologies to give that control may be more concentrated at

Walton, but they play out across the Valley. Pappas points to the computer created artwork on the tee shirts and magnet souvenirs given to students at the Special Needs Prom in early June. A special education student designed the computer artwork.

Terra tells the tale of a special needs student struggling to write out complicated anatomy terms in a weight training class. The adaptive alternative - a diagram of the body with nametags that attached via Velcro - was so successful that the physical education teacher used it for ten other students struggling with the issue. “The teacher ended up keeping it for his regular classroom,” Terra says.

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technologies. Buttons that are designed for Gregory to request food or a drink aren’t being used much because of feeding issues.

The goal this year is to repurpose them to signify say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ responses instead.

“Just for him to be able to ask for what he wants is amazing. I just get excited that he’s able to do something different, to do something other kids take for granted,” Duff says.

All it takes is one teacher willing to think differently about what a student needs and start working on ways to reach that goal, Duff says. “The teacher makes a huge difference.”

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Duff fights every day to get her twins the care and education they need, she says. Her advocacy for Nicholas, who will be a junior next year, is especially fierce.

Like many parents, she learned to battle for more help as her children grew up in the program. It took her a while to discover she could ease the backbreaking labor of lifting wheelchairs and kids into her van by getting a note from her doctor specifying her need for an electric lift. It’s information she shares freely with other parents with wheelchair bound children. She also pushes for higher expectations of her kids. Nicholas spends half his day in adaptive classes and the other half “mainstreamed” in elective courses.

Special education is a label that can lead to low expectations. Duff is having none of that. If there is a new technology that will help Nicholas build on his love for history, she wants it. “He loves history, and he could teach history,” Duff says. “He taught the teacher some things.”

With the increase in autism spectrum disorder and the continuing budget crunch in California education it’s going to be challenging to get the more sophisticated tools that can increase the success of the special education student. Districts already suffering from the crush of lowered budgets often struggle to get new technologies into the hands of teachers who can capitalize on them. They have little choice. The Federal Disabilities Education Act mandates a “free, appropriate public education” within the least restrictive environment that meets their needs. Still, it’s estimated that it costs www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

nearly twice as much to educate a special needs student. Meanwhile, the definition of ‘appropriate’ can be pretty fluid. It’s easy for parents and educators to get glum about the prospects for getting new tools into the hands of the students who most need them.

It’s important, however, to honor the students using all those new gadgets.

Technology is a great tool worth our investment, but only if it is used to increase a special education student’s sense of accomplishment, worth and belonging,

Terra says. “It all goes back to the human connection. It’s about increasing the students’ level of participation.” I think if you were to take the technology out of it, the kids would still find really cool things to do together,” she adds. “The kids are the real magic.”

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ABLE Charter High School

Academy of Business, Law, and Education Affiliated with Humphreys College 6515 Inglewood Avenue Stockton, (209) 478-1600 (off of Ben Holt) www.ablecharter.net

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STOCKTON’S NEWEST INDEPENDENT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOCUSES ON TECHNOLOGY AND COLLEGE PREP Welcome to ABLE Charter High School, the Academy of Business, Law, and Education affiliated with Humphreys College! At ABLE, we offer a rigorous, college preparatory course of study for grades 9-12. College attendance after high school is THE goal for every student. ABLE provides the opportunity for students to earn high school and college credits at the same time. Students learn in a technology-rich environment aided by the use of free laptop computers in every class and at home. Our teachers are dedicated and handpicked to provide individualized attention to your child’s needs.

Our secure, attractive campus is located near Lincoln Center and the Troke Library.

ABLE might just be perfect for your child. Visit us at an Open House through the month of August, every Thursday from 6–7 pm or Saturdays from 10-11 am. Call 478-1600 or visit www.ablecharter.net for information.

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Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten School 9371 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Stockton (209) 478-6161, www.snellsprek.com

Snell’s Pre-Kindergarten School is the oldest privately owned pre-school in California having served Stockton and surrounding communities since our first class graduated in 1907. We have been a family tradition for many and a must for those who have wanted educational excellence and a joyous learning experience for their children.

Snell’s combines old-fashioned values, new ideas, and skills for the challenges children and parents face in the 21st Century. We work with the individual youngster to facilitate and expand his/her learning capabilities. We keep abreast of the necessary academic skills needed upon entering Kindergarten, and still maintain a high priority for each unique child to understand and learn the life skills needed to become a good and happy productive citizen. Keeping with the tradition established

by Miss Snell in 1906, we continue developing innovative, specialized programs. We have maintained our traditional Pre-Kindergarten half day programs and, since 1978, offer a before-and-after-school extended Educare program. This has supported today’s working parents by giving their children opportunities in our two separate facilities. We offer additional enriching programs such as ballet, gymnastics, computers (with internet access), a sensory integration program, a music program, and summer programs which include science, art, music, puppetry and cooking classes, and summer swimming lessons, which keep our children active and involved throughout our year. Snell’s is currently accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year, our 106th year!

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Stockton’s Newest Independent Charter High School Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential

Welcome to ABLE Charter High School, the Academy of Business, Law, and Education affiliated with Humphreys College! At ABLE, we offer a college preparatory course of study where college attendance is THE goal for every student. Our students can earn high school and college credits at the same time, and they learn in a technology-rich environment aided by the use of free laptop computers in every class and at home. Our teachers are dedicated and handpicked to provide individualized attention to your child’s needs. ABLE offers a secure, attractive campus near Lincoln Center. ABLE might just be perfect for your child. Visit us and see. Call 478-1600 or visit www.ablecharter.net for information.

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St. Bernard’s Catholic School

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165 Eaton Avenue, Tracy (209) 835-8018, www.st-bernardschool.org

Mission Statement St. Bernard’s School provides a holistic, value-based education to produce a wellrounded Catholic citizen. We are committed to teaching Catholic doctrine and moral values infused throughout an academic curriculum. We strive to develop Catholic identity and academic excellence in each student that will in turn benefit the school, parish and society at large.

Philosophy We are a Catholic community, who has the Blessed Trinity as a model for our thoughts, words, and actions. We provide quality education in alignment with high academic standards and Church teachings. We support and facilitate the development of the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. We recognize the role of parents as primary educators, and of teachers as facilitators of learning. We prepare our students to be strong in their faith and to succeed in a culturally diverse society, respecting and safeguarding the dignity of all members of our community.

Achievements Based on national norms, St. Bernard’s Catholic School students’ averages are consistently above grade level on standardized achievement tests. St. Bernard’s Catholic School has been commended by WASC(Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and the WCEA(Western Catholic Educational Association) for “providing a wide variety of extracurricular activities which enable the students to develop decision making skills, social responsibility, positive Christian attitudes, life skills and student leadership.”

WOW Science Museum World Of Wonders

2 N. Sacramento Street, Lodi (209) 368-0969, www.wowsciencemuseum.org It is amazing how far the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum has come since it opened its doors to the public 3 years ago in March 2009. Because of community donations and support, the WOW is now able to fulfill its original goals of increasing interest in science, complimenting the science education in our schools, stimulating the local economy, contributing to future generations, and enhancing our quality of life here in the Central Valley.

The WOW’s science education programs through “edutainment,” a fuse between education and entertainment, will help to foster future astronomers, medical doctors, engineers and leaders in all areas of science. Our focus at the WOW is to inspire the next generation of American scientists. Science teaches us about the world around us and how it works. Science education is not just valuable, but essential. School classes have driven over an hour to attend our science-based field study trips which are connected to specific state science standards for each grade level.

The WOW works hard to serve our schools and community. Teachers who bring their classes to the WOW have overwhelmingly reported that their visits to the museum inspire a love and passion for science in their students. Studies show that providing authentic engagements with real science, such as those at the WOW, can inspire children to choose careers in science and motivate them to strive toward those goals.

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I highly recommend having a birthday party at this facility. It’s a perfect place for a March birthday because you can never predict the weather.

Come visit the World of Wonders Science Museum in Historic Downtown Lodi where you will be “wowed” and amazed with all of the hands-on exhibits for all ages. The WOW is open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. We offer field study trips on Wednesday through Friday and children’s science themed birthday parties on the weekends. For the adults, we have even had an 80th birthday party and two surprise 50th birthday parties. The museum is available for private parties. 209-368-0969, www.wowsciencemuseum.org

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St. Bernard’s Catholic School Celebrating 54 years of Excellence “Learning with God’s Guidance” Kindergarten (Full Day) - 8th Grade Fully Accredited by WCEA & WASC

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St. Mary’s High School

A College Preparatory School 5648 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton (209) 957-3340 • www.saintmaryshighschool.org

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St. Mary’s High School is a Roman Catholic, four year, co-educational, comprehensive school that has been educating students of this community since 1876. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Western Catholic Education Association. Since 1985, St. Mary’s has exceeded overall state and national averages on AP examinations. Seventy-six percent of our juniors and seniors take upper division mathematics; sixty-eight percent of our juniors and seniors are enrolled in upper division science, and sixty-four percent are enrolled in French, Italian, or Spanish. St. Mary’s has one of the most reasonable state tuition costs for Catholic high schools. With 980 students and a sixteen-toone student-to-teacher ratio, each student is challenged on a daily basis and is prepared for higher education after graduation. Our 2012 graduates earned over $12 million in offered scholarships and %98 chose to continue their formal education.

Lakeside Christian Elementary

2111 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton (209) 954-7653, www.ucsonline.com

Lakeside Christian Elementary school serves students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

The school and curriculum are based on strong Christian values and develop the whole child through spiritual and character training.

Lakeside's Bible-based curriculum meets and exceeds California state requirements, while small class sizes and personalized attention routinely result in our students performing at the highest levels on standardized achievement tests. The dedicated, experienced teachers provide a safe, secure and familyoriented education, promoting excellence in every child, and high behavioral standards encourage a distraction-free learning environment. Parental involvement is encouraged at every level of the educational process.Lakeside Christian students also have access to a wide array of extra-curricular activities, including field trips, art, sports programs, computer labs, choir, and more.

Extended daycare programs are available for children whose schedules require them to arrive early or leave late.

Applications are available now. School begins on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012.

Why Choose Lakeside Elementary?

• Strong Christian Values • Cooperative Individual Instruction • Safe, Secure • Family Oriented • Clean, modern facilities • Cooperative and individual instruction tailored to be effective for each student • Full day Kindergarten program (53 days beyond State requirements) • Bible-based curriculum that meets and exceeds state standards • Family building and support through education, spiritual and character training • Students performing at the highest levels on standardized achievement testing • Highly qualified, experienced teachers and administration who are called and dedicated to Christian Education •Challenging and creative academics • Individualized differentiated instruction • High behavioral standards • Small class sizes • Many extra-curricular activities

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If you’re ever seeking an ultimate desert getaway for golf, tennis, spa treatments or just plain hedonistic relaxation, Indian Wells is a perfect choice. This Southern California upscale vacation community in the prominent Coachella Valley is the proud home to four highly regarded resort hotels, championship caliber golf courses and the high-flying BNP Paribas Open, considered one of the world’s finest professional tennis events. Although the neighboring city of Palm Springs may have more name recognition, “the Wells” surpasses “the Springs” when it comes to premier golf, tennis and spa facilities.

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WHERE TO STAY, DINE, AND UNWIND RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA RESORT AND SPA Luxurious accommodations, a beautiful sandy beach pool and grand public areas are hallmarks here. Multi-award winning Sirocco Restaurant has been one of our top recommendations for resort dining in Southern California for years. A lake view setting and memorable Italian cuisine should wow any foodie. For a light luncheon or early morning breakfast, Cava, a casual poolside bistro style café has always satisfied our taste buds. Glo Lobby and Sushi Bar, with an expansive drink and sushi menu, is the perfect place to meet a group of friends with its living room like ambience indoors and patio fire-pits outside. Their Spa Esmeralda offers many treatment options providing natural rejuvenations as you enjoy the tranquil comfort of a therapeutic waterfall. Craving some energy-driven nightlife? Then don’t miss Stir, the

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desert’s foremost night club, where a live D.J and V.I.P. section await. (renaissanceesmeralda.com) MIRAMONTE RESORT AND SPA A stunning miracle-like redo of the old Asian looking Erawan Resort, Miramonte’s stylish Tuscanstyle architecture, tranquil fountains and serene piazzas are a perfect marriage with its natural surroundings at the base of the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountains. Their WELL Spa has received numerous critics’ kudos including once being named North America’s number one resort spa by highly respected Conde Nast Traveler. When it comes to dining don’t miss the Grove Artisan Kitchen featuring delectable “farm to table” fresh seasonal California cuisine. And for small plates and lighter fare like sandwiches and tapas, their Vineyard Lounge sparkles. Their awesome Italian village like setting with awe-inspiring vistas gives this resort a five star feeling. (miramonteresort. com)

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HYATT GRAND CHAMPIONS RESORT, VILLAS AND SPA Looking to take luxury to another level? Try reserving one of The Villas, with up to 1900 square feet of living space, your own private butler, and a personal chef.

Situated on 45 acres of pristine landscaped grounds, their classy Aqua Serena Spa, renowned Medical and Skin Spa, and 24-hour StayFit fitness center are just a few of the many enticements for this Hyatt escape.

Dining choices include Lantana, which boasts an open-air kitchen and mesquite grilled specialties, and the Roadrunner Café for lighter meals. Live seasonal entertainment in the jumpin’ Agave Sunset lounge are terrific. (hyattgrandchampions.com) Other dining and entertainment recommendations: Vicky’s of Santa Fe, with classic old world adobe architecture and interiors, serves great American food in a comfortably inviting yet upscale atmosphere. Their lounge features a concert grand piano and is home to some of the most talented entertainment in the desert. (vickysofsantafe. com); The Nest, a desert legend serving guests and celebrities for over 47 years, is probably Indian Wells’ most well known restaurant and nightclub -especially for the older crowds. (thenestindianwells.com); Café Italia provided our most wonderful evening out in years. Their Italian cuisine was scrumptious and their singers/servers were marvelous. Singing iconic hits from the Phantom of the Opera and other classics made for a memorable dining and entertainment experience. (cafeitaliaindianwells.com) INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL Originally founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, this resort hotel offers some of the lowest room rates in the valley depending on the season, so be sure to check their website for pricing specials. Complimentary continental breakfast buffets and evening snacks are offered to all guests to enhance an already great bargain. Admittedly the resort is not quite as luxurious

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as the other three properties but it remains an exceptional value with nicely decorated spacious rooms. Its memory filled photo collection décor reflects a bygone era for old timers who remember when the resort was home to the original Bob Hope Golf Tournament. Their restaurant, Loren, features American Continental dishes and Frank’s Place lounge has Frank DiSalvo regaling his loyal fans and guests with Sinatra/Rat Pack songs on a seasonal basis. (indianwellsresort.com)

HOT AIR BALLOONING Desert ballooning is a very popular seasonal desert activity and our recommended provider is Fantasy Balloon Flights. They’ll meet you for an early breakfast at Cafe Italia before heading to the launch area.

Next you’ll be floating into Coachella Valley’s clear blue sky for astounding views of the mega resorts, stately golf courses and majestic desert/mountain scenery. (fantasyballoonflight.com)

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LIVING DESERT Always high on our personal list of things to do in Indian Wells is a hiking trek through the Living Desert, home to an astounding collection of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and plants from deserts around the world. Since first visiting in 1981, this facility has truly become better every time we stop by. Don’t miss the endangered big horn sheep in a marvelous mountain-side habitat. (livingdesert.org)

GOLF The magnificent Indian Wells Golf Resort is quite likely the most beautiful public golf facility in the country. It features a majestic clubhouse that will put most private country clubs to shame and two eighteen hole layouts ranked in the “Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play” in California by Golf Week Magazine. The Players and Celebrity Courses (twice host to the PGA Tour’s Skins Game) are conveniently nestled next to both the Renaissance and Hyatt resorts and directly across the road from the Miramonte and Indian Wells hotels. Both courses offer a fair test of golfing skills and provide undulating fairways, split level lakes, streams and breathtaking vistas of Eisenhower Mountain and Santa Rosa chain. (indianwellsgolfresort.com). With more golf courses per capita than any U.S area, the valley offers over 120 and many are available for play by checking with your hotel concierge.

TENNIS All four resorts offer on-site or near-by tennis courts but players seeking the definitive championship caliber tennis facility must play a few matches at the famed Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home to the BNP Paribas Open. Just maybe you can arrange a match on center court? (iwtg.net)

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BNP Paribas Open Stadium

ATTENDING THE BNP PARIBAS OPEN The BNP Paribas Open, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, has become one of the most famous sporting events in the world and an unbelievable fun-filled experience. This desert tourney’s evolution, with different sponsors and venues since humble beginnings in 1976, has led to its current global recognition. Any tennis player or follower of this great sport should put attendance at this classy spectator extravaganza on their bucket list. Held every March, it’s also one of the best tourneys to see star players like Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova up close and personal on the practice courts or strolling though the beautifully maintained grounds. This extremely fan friendly event and stunning venue has the feeling of a Grand Slam and it’s practically in our backyard. How about these facts: With over 370, 000 attendance in 2012, it’s the largest attended tennis event in the world except for the four Slams (Wimbledon, U.S., Australian and French Opens) and it’s also held in the world’s second largest tennis stadium (largest is U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium). In addition, this year, it became the first tournament other than the Slams to offer a million dollar purse to both the men’s and women’s champions and total prize money surpassed eleven million.

In 2011, it became the first tennis tournament in the world to feature Hawkeye instant replay technology on every match court and remains the only tourney, including the Slams, to have this amazing technological advancement for every match. Now that the facilities and tourney are owned by Larry Ellison, zillionaire owner of Oracle and America’s Cup sailing fame, the future of this mega-event should shine even brighter. (bnpparibasopen.com)

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OFF ROAD TOURING/HIKING: Desert Adventures Company does an outstanding job of arranging Eco-Tours by jeep or hiking excursions guided by expert naturalists into their 840 acre ranch featuring the San Andreas Fault or to the Indian Canyons or Painted Canyon, If heading to the ranch, be sure to hike into the super narrow slot canyons for a little extra adventure! (red-jeep.com) SHOPPING There is no “downtown” or significant shopping in Indian Wells, but next door in Palm Desert is El Paseo Shopping District (the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert”) which can be a passionate daylong outing for shopaholics. (elpaseo.com)

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Tips from Tiffany CARPET MADE FROM CORN? For the past several years, I’ve had my doubts about the long-term viability of carpet. Due to the rise in oil costs, prices have consistently increased while hardwood prices have dropped. In addition, California has instituted a special tax on carpet due to the environmental impacts of its disposal. Fortunately, happy days are here again thanks to innovation.

Mohawk Industries and DuPont have created SmartStrand and SmartStrand Silk, both made in part from corn. Thanks to this central ingredient, 37 percent of the carpet’s fiber is made from renewable resources instead of the petroleum-based ingredients in most other carpets. In fact, every seven yards saves enough energy and resources to equal one gallon of gasoline—close to 10 million gallons a year! Reducing our dependence on oil strengthens our economy and our environment, and that’s just plain SMART. Amazingly, the environmentally friendly nature of this carpet is but one of its unique qualities.

SmartStrand carpet is soft; SmartStrand Silk is the softest carpet ever made. I can’t resist touching it—it really does feel like silk. Add to that the permanent stain and soil protection that is built into the fiber DNA, not topically applied. That means the stain resistance

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Saving Money, Staying Cool How to make sure your AC unit is energy efficient this summer

BY KATY BERRY

Each summer brings the blaring San Joaquin sun; and with it, the unfortunate energy bills that come with keeping your home cool. Once you get used to living with air conditioning, it’s hard to live without it.

But there are ways to make sure your cooling system is running as efficiently as possible so you’re not paying more than you have to.

According to Scott Lovotti, President of Lovotti Air in Stockton, getting an annual tune-up for both your heating and cooling systems only takes an hour and can improve your energy efficiency up to 15 percent. J.D. Heinrich, Vice President of Lovotti Air, adds that without proper maintenance, using an old air conditioner is like “running a car that has deflated tires and dirty oil. It may get twenty-four miles to the gallon, but if

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Reclaiming the Tub How seniors can renovate their bathrooms for peace of mind.

BY KATY BERRY

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a house. Beyond brushing our teeth and washing our hair, it’s a place to meditate on the day to come, relax, and recharge.

However, as we age, the bathroom can become hazardous and difficult to maneuver.

Fortunately, there are many remodeling options available for making one’s bathroom safe and enjoyable again.

For those wondering where to start, Jack Gallagher, owner of Re-Bath of Central California, has been helping seniors and people with disabilities remodel their bathrooms since 1991. According to Gallagher, there are several options: Bathtubs can be converted into showers with built in seats and grab rails for easy maneuverability.

Barrier free showers are an excellent choice for those in wheelchairs, eliminating the problem of getting in and out. And for those who want to keep their tub but cannot step over the ledge, walk-in tubs with watertight doors are also available. In addition,

minimal disruption,” says Gallagher. “A lot of times

“We definitely feel good when we leave a job,” says

many of Re-Bath’s products are made with

with other companies, people’s homes are torn up

Gallagher. “We know we’ve improved their lives.”

DuraBath SSP, a material that is resistant to

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mold and mildew. “It’s very easy to clean and

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FRITZ GRUPE Two-Time USA Equestrian Champion turns his energy into saving energy.

In 2005, San Joaquin Valley businessman Fritz Grupe made history by being the first horseman west of the Mississippi to win the US gold medal in Pair Driving and winning a place on the USA Equestrian Team. He again won the gold in 2009—a noteworthy accomplishment on its own—made even more interesting given that he had just celebrated his 70th birthday.

At a time when many of his peers are retired, Fritz is up early every morning, working with his horses at his ranch in Lodi. An agriculturalist, he grows wine grapes, apples, cherries, olives, walnuts and raises cattle. During a recent visit to the Grupe headquarters in Stockton, Fritz presented guests with estatelabeled bottles of olive oil.

The Grupe Company is well-known in San Joaquin county as its leading homebuilder and a developer of masterplanned communities. During the company’s 46-year history, Grupe has created 50 communities, including approximately 50,000 homes and apartments. A lifelong outdoorsman, Grupe balanced land planning with environmental sensitivity, and created habitats for indigenous wildlife as well as parks, lakes, golf courses and marinas.

The communities in which the Grupe Company built have been the recipients of public schools and special programs to encourage a love of learning.

Today, Fritz has taken his love of homebuilding in a new direction: with the creation of GreenHome Solutions, a one-source provider of home energy retrofits.

Grupe explained, “As a builder, I have always had an early opportunity to assess new advancements in building science.

Today’s new homes are built to a standard of energy efficiency that

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was unknown before 2000. The Grupe Company received national attention a few years ago for building the most LEED-certified homes in a new community in the country. (LEED is the country’s highest certification in energy efficient construction). On average, the homes in this community used about two-thirds less energy than other new homes in the area that had been built to the current energy code.

“Thinking back on all of the homes built before the state’s new energy standards, I became intrigued with the idea of making homes more energy efficient. At the same time, the City of Stockton launched its Energy Challenge, a voluntary drive for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of 8,500 homes over the next three years.

“So now I am spending my time and attention looking at ways to make all homes—not just new construction—more energy efficient and comfortable.”

As the US focuses more attention on energy independency, Grupe believes that an energy consumption report will be as common as a termite report. “In 1967, when I first started building homes, insulation in the walls was considered an option. The building code of the time required only two inches of insulation in the ceilings. Of course, the average utility bill was $9 dollars a month on average, too,” he added with a smile.

Grupe has put his team’s considerable expertise in home building to work in providing a full complement of home energy retrofit services. The new company is called GreenHome Solutions, and it supplies state-of-the-art technology paired with 45 years of experience in residential construction. “Within SPECIAL

four hours, we can produce a detailed assessment of the heating and air conditioning systems, the ducting, insulation, leaks at windows and doors, and leaks though lighting and wall systems. It is extremely helpful for a homeowner, because it gives them a prioritized list of areas for retrofitting. We also provide a 10-point Utility Reduction Plan to show homeowners what they can do to reduce their energy consumption.”

Green Home Solutions is set up to do assessments in a few hours. The experienced Grupe homebuilding team then provides all of the materials and services needed to upgrade the home’s energy performance. “Obviously, the cost to upgrade a home varies on its size, age and number of areas to retrofit,” said Grupe. “When we do an assessment, the homeowner gets an upfront bid on the costs of the retrofit as well as an estimate of the savings they can expect on their utility bill.”

Grupe continued, “Today’s low-interest rates make this an especially good time to get this type of work done because large rebates of $1,500 to $4,000 are available—

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“Even though there can be tremendous savings on their monthly utility bill, a lot of our customers decide to move ahead with the program primarily because they want their homes to be more comfortable, year round,” he said.

Grupe’s GreenHome Solutions is now adding another level of comfort and energy efficiency to homes with the addition of complete solar installation services. In addition, they are staffed to handle regular service on a home, to keep all of its systems running smoothly.

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The Floor War: Carpet vs Laminate

BY KATY BERRY

Whether you’re buying a new

Usually laminate lasts longer than

home or your current abode needs

carpet. It’s scratch resistant, easy

an update, flooring can transform

to maintain, and while half of the

a room. But when trying to choose

cost new laminate is attributed to

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of the most important factors to

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or stairs, carpeting with tightly

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twisted fibers is more durable,

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In areas like the kitchen, thick

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terephthalate) is also eliminating

Thicker laminate is also less noisy

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GK Mongolian BBQ The Food of Warriors

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As the summer heat finally breaks, it’s time for backyard BBQ enthusiasts to cover up their grills and try a different kind of bee-bee-cue. Manteca GK Mongolian BBQ opened May 31, but Ghinggis Khan has been a well-known name among Valley residents for decades. Matt Shih’s parents, Ronnie and Shao Ween Shih, opened the first restaurant on Grand Canal Blvd in 1984, when Shih was only a year old.

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“When we first started, my dad would be cooking, my mom would serve, and sometimes there would be another guy in the back washing dishes. We’d all wash dishes together at night,” said Shih. “I grew up in it.”

Shih stepped into the family business after graduating with a double major in psychology and sociology from UC Davis, and in 2006 opened the Tracy location. The West Lane and Modesto locations followed in 2007 and 2010. It was in 2010 that Shih took over the whole chain, following his dad’s sudden passing.

“Dad passed away the day before they broke ground in Modesto; [he] had a heart attack. It was awful. My dad was the boss, I was his right hand guy.”

Shih’s mom is currently living in Taiwan, leaving him in charge of the whole Ghinggis Khan empire.

GK Mongolian BBQ occupies a niche somewhere between the typical sit-down restaurant experience and fast food, pairing fresh, quality ingredients with speedy service and crazy low prices. The unprocessed foods and dining flexibility offered by mongolian BBQ make it a popular choice, regardless of dietary restrictions.

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tons of them coming in,” said Shih.

For those who aren’t familiar with this DIYstyle dining, start with a huge, empty bowl, which you then proceed to fill with any combination of delicious ingredients that your hungry little heart desires. Diners can pick thinly sliced beef, chicken, pork, turkey, or shrimp, which costs a little extra.

Vegetarians (and vegans) can revel in the wide selection of vegetables, including lettuce, spinach, onions, tomato, bean sprouts, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, pineapples, and tofu. The savvy save the thick wheat noodles for last, which leaves more room for meats and veggies and keeps anything from spilling out.

After piling your bowl high with fixings and ladling on your choice of sauces, the mountain of food is passed over to the chef. The style of cooking is what separates Mongolian BBQ from Chinese food. Noodles, vegetables, and meat are pushed around a giant, flat grill, a holdover from the days when Mongolian warriors cooked their meals on the surface of their shields propped over open fire.

When you get back to your table with your mammoth bowl of now-cooked noodles; drinks, egg flour soup, rice, and spring rolls will be waiting. The egg flour soup is thicker and more

flavorful than the style typically served in Chinese restaurants, and filled with vegetables and tofu.

While this may look like a daunting amount of food, GK challenges brave diners to exercise the all you can eat dinner option and refill their bowls as many times as their stomachs can handle.

The way the food tastes is almost entirely up to the customer. This buffet-esque style of dining offers customization that eliminates the need to special order to fit preference and diet. Don’t like mushrooms? Don’t get them. Love mushrooms?

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Local Lodi This month's picks from the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center

“Thirst comes with summer,” an ancient Roman poet once wrote. So what is the ideal summer quencher? It stands to reason that it is something cold and refreshing; and among wines, those made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape would be naturals.

The 100 percent estate grown 2011 LangeTwins Lodi Sauvignon Blanc ($13) is tailor made for summer for two more reasons: · One sip of this bone dry white wine makes you salivate for toothsome salads in refreshing vinaigrettes, or fresh seafood, hot or cold, braced by salsas or simple twists of lemon · It’s priced fantastically for something so flavorful – a white wine with notes of lush honeydew and wedges of fresh apple laced with its own lemony nuances; and a taste that is bone dry, bright and zesty with dancing, tingling, citrusy sensations – not too heavy, not too light, but just right (at 12.9% alcohol).

LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards is one of Lodi’s largest and most respected growers; led by fourth generation twins, Randy and Brad Lange, with their kids now actively involved in the business.

David Akiyoshi, the LangeTwins winemaker, is a second generation Lodi vintner. Prior to joining the Langes, Mr. Akiyoshi spent twenty-five years as the production manager of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. While walking us through the Langes’ Jahant Woods Vineyard, where their Sauvignon Blanc is grown, Akiyoshi told us, “Sauvignon Blanc is one of the first grapes to set fruit and get harvested each year –usually as early as mid-August – unlike red wine grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, which is usually picked in mid-to-late October.”

The advantage of picking grapes earlier in the season lies in when the grapes’ natural acid levels are still crisp and zingy – giving us refreshingly tart sensations in the wine. There is, however, some danger to picking grapes like Sauvignon Blanc at lower sugar levels: Sauvignon Blanc’s well known tendency towards a varietal character commonly associated with green or grassy, weedy or downright vegetal/bell peppery aromas and

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flavors. Who wants a white wine that tastes like cut grass or green vegetable juice?

LangeTwins, however, has two things going their way, preventing that from happening: 1. The benign Mediterranean climate of the Jahant/Lodi region has fertile yet well drained sandy loam soils, which allows Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen just long enough to pass gracefully through its “green” stage. Contrary to what’s become less and less a “common knowledge,” Lodi does not get desert hot like the rest of the Central Valley – its growing seasons are actually a shade milder than parts of mid-Napa Valley, Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, and most of Paso Robles.

2. LangeTwins’ Jahant Woods Vineyard is planted completely to a relatively rare, more floral, fruitier, and significantly less green or weedy clone of Sauvignon Blanc—the Sauvignon Musqué, which Akiyoshi describes as “an entirely different animal, not widely planted in California.”

During his years working for Mondavi, there was no Sauvignon Musqué available in Lodi for Akiyoshi to work with. LangeTwins’ own plantings of Sauvignon Musqué did not go into the ground until 1999. Says Akiyoshi, “the Musqué gives us the advantage of achieving phenological ripeness and sugar accumulation along parallel lines. More importantly, it gives us wines with a good mix of melon and grapefruit flavors without any green or vegetal tastes – if anything, just nice hints of fresh green pea in the fragrance.”

In the winery, Akiyoshi ferments and ages the LangeTwins estate grown Sauvignon Blanc entirely in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks that help retain a purity of the Musqué fruit, without distracting tastes of oak. To round out the otherwise sharp taste of acidity, Akiyoshi and his team keep the wine in contact with dead yeast cells, called lees, stirring them up about once every other week – a practice the French call sur lie.

“Sur lie adds mouth-feel, while helping to hold and balance out the acid,” says Akiyoshi, while adding: “not all winegrowers are created equal, and LangeTwins is among the best when it comes to viticultural techniques that ‘raise’ wine quality in the vineyard, rather than us having to somehow make it happen in the winery. A great appellation (i.e. Lodi) gives us an extra advantage.” The result?

A perfect summer refreshment, indeed.

Randy Caparoso is the multi-award winning sommelier/restaurateur and longtime wine journalist who also pens the blog for the Lodi Winegrape Commission’s lodiwine.com.

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Wine Tours & Tastings The Lodi winemaking industry has enjoyed tremendous expansion in the last decade.

The land devoted to vineyards has increased from 46,000 acres in 1996, to nearly 100,000 today. Now the region produces more fine wine than Napa and Sonoma combined! The Lodi appellation is proudly blowing away the mists of anonymity that have shrouded local wines, allowing them to bask in the sunshine of worldwide recognition. We invite you to take a short ride and discover Lodi Wine Country for yourself.

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Lodi Wine Cellars first opened its doors in May of 2005. Initially, it was a place where Benson Ferry Vineyard owners Mike, Wendy, and Bill Stokes could pour their wines. They chose a space in the Old Lodi Hotel on Pine Street, surrounded by charming brick buildings and Downtown Lodi’s bustling community of shoppers, diners, and wine lovers.

However, the Stokes wanted to feature other vineyards’ wines on their tasting menu as well. They called upon their personal friends and fellow winemakers Mike McCay of McCay Cellars, Vic and Carrie Mettler of Vicarmont Vineyards & Winery, and Tom Hoffman of Heritage Oak Winery.

Now guests who visit Lodi Wine Cellars can taste, enjoy, and purchase the full wine selection from all four of these vineyards. “We have four really good wineries,” says Wendy. “It gives people an opportunity to try different things.

We [Benson Ferry] have a pinot grigio, Vicarmont has a chardonnay, McCay has a rosé… We each offer something different.” Of course, all four wineries do have one wine in common; old vine zinfandel, Lodi’s signature varietal. For those who love old vine zins, Lodi Wine Cellar is happy to pour a flight with each of the vineyard’s versions for a friendly comparison.

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Photos: Courtesy Lodi Wine Cellars; Jacqueline Mehrer

Lodi Wine Cellars The space itself is cozy and inviting with exposed brick, comfy furniture, and a beautiful bar for tastings.

Their patio is especially appealing when the weather is right, with an elegant fountain, flowers and hedges, wine barrel tables and ambient hanging lights. The venue hosts live entertainment every weekend, and is an especially popular hangout during the summer Farmers’ Market, when they serve their own “Zingria” for $4 dollars a glass. Lodi Wine Cellars is also happy to let customers bring in their own munchies. “If you’re in the farmers market and grab a pizza and want to come enjoy a glass of wine, feel free to come on in,” says Wendy. The place is also available to be rented out for special events. For those who want a bit of variety in their pours, and prefer a fun, laid-back atmosphere while they sip, Lodi Wine Cellars is the perfect destination. —Katy Berry

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Lodi Wine Cellars 112 West Pine St., Lodi (209) 365-6622, lodiwinecellars.com

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The Lucas Winery 18196 N. Davis Road Lodi, CA 95242 Tasting Room Hours: 12 - 4:30 Thurs.-Sun. For Tour and Event Information: 209-368-2006 or LucasWinery.com Established in 1978

Join us for a Fun and Educational Tour and Tasting at our Winery

Centuries Of Tradition In Each Bottle

The Lucas Winery 18196 N. Davis Road Lodi, CA 95242 Tasting Room Hours: 12 - 4:30 Thurs.-Sun.

For Tour and Event Information: 209-368-2006 or LucasWinery.com

2012 Farmers’ Market Locations NOW OPEN Sunday:

Weberstown Mall Farmers’ Market Open every Sunday. Rain or Shine 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday:

Lathrop Farmers’ Market Open every Wednesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm River Island Parkway @ Target Parking Lot

Tracy Farmers’ Market Open every Saturday Downtown Tracy, from 8: 00 am to 1:00 pm

Thursday:

Tracy West Valley Mall Farmer’s Market Open every Sunday Front entrance parking lot 8:00 am to 1:00pm

Weberstown Mall Farmers’ Market Open every Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Friday:

Downtown Farmers’ Market Open every Friday 8:00 am to 2:00pm

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Roasted Red Pepper Penne 2 large red peppers 3 cloves of garlic 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 4-5 basil leaves, torn 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4-5 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups of dry whole wheat penne 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt & pepper for seasoning chicken

TASTE OF THE SEASON

BELL PEPPERS

BY JESSICA CLARE

If you want to add a splash of color and flavor to your cooking, try tossing in some bell peppers. This cousin of the jalapeno lacks the capsaisin that gives spicier peppers their signature burn, and is also appropriately called a “sweet pepper.”

Bell peppers are native to South and Central America, and were brought back to Europe by Spanish explorers. Today, they are grown as far away as China and Turkey, where they thrive in warm climates. However California is where a majority of the U.S. bell pepper supply comes from, with San Joaquin as one of the main areas of production.

Though often treated as a vegetable, bell peppers are actually fruit, and come from the same family as another often mislabeled fruit, the tomato. Bell peppers have the unique distinction among peppers of being used whole in cooking and not just turned into spices, like tabasco and cayenne peppers, which are also close relatives.

The health benefits of bell peppers have gone largely unadvertised, but this fruit is packed with the immune system boosting vitamin C and eyesight enhancing vitamin A. Red peppers are also a source of lycopene, a chemical that may reduce the risk of prostate, cervical, bladder and pancreatic cancers.

In addition to the red, green, yellow and orange peppers that you find in grocery stores, rarer varieties of bell peppers ripen to white, purple, blue, brown and black.

The range of colors makes bell peppers an easy aesthetic choice to brighten any dish, and can be sliced and sautéed, stuffed and baked, or chopped into salad and eaten raw. The versatility of these succulent bells makes them an essential for any kitchen.

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To roast peppers: Remove core and seeds from peppers and slice into pieces. Place on a baking sheet and preheat the broiler in your oven. Place under the broiler skin-side up until skins are completely charred and black – this takes about 10 minutes, depending on your oven. Check every 2 minutes or so.

Immediately remove peppers from oven and using kitchen tongs, quickly place them in a ziplock bag then seal it. Set aside for 20-30 minutes.

While peppers are “steaming” in the bag, pat the chicken breasts completely dry with a pepper towel. Season them with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brown chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside to cool. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet with onions and a sprinkle of salt. Sauté over medium-low heat until onions soften and caramelize.

Cut chicken into pieces.

Boil water and prepare pasta according to directions. Remove peppers from the bag and peel the skin off to discard. It’s okay if a little bit of char remains as it adds to the flavor. Add peppers, garlic, parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until pureed, then stream in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil so mixture comes together.In a large bowl, combine penne with chicken and onions. Add red pepper sauce and toss thoroughly to coat as it is very thick. Serve with additional parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves. Serves 4.

Asiago Portobello Burgers with Roasted Red Peppers & Balsamic Glaze 4 large portobello mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium roasted red peppers 4-5 ounces sliced asiago cheese 4 multigrain English muffins 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Add vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until liquid reduces by about half and is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat, pour vinegar in a bowl or glass to pour, and set aside to cool and thicken.

In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika and onion powder.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle portobellos with the remaining olive oil and add a bit to the skillet. Brush tops of mushrooms with olive oil/paprika mix and place mushrooms top-down to cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly juicy. Flip, add asiago slices to the top and cook for 5 minutes more, or until mushrooms are evenly cooked and juicy and cheese is melted. Toast English muffins, place mushrooms on top, cover with roasted red peppers and drizzle with the glaze. Makes 4 burgers.

Photos and Recipes Courtesy: howsweeteats.com

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236 Lincoln Center, Stockton (209) 951-2980 www.stocktonjoes.com

If authentic Vietnamese & Chinese cuisine is what you are craving, then Bamboo Basil is the place you want to experience. Not only do we serve our food FRESH and full of oriental flavors; we have an irresistible selection of wines from local vineyards here in Lodi, Ca. Exotic desserts are here to satisfy that sweet tooth. We cater all types of events and offer free delivery if you want to relax at home(free within 5 miles and with a minimum order).

In addition to great food, service, and wine; we offer the opportunity to meet as a customer but leave as a friend!

Open 7 days.

1301 W. Lockeford St. Lodi, (209) 625-8566 www.bamboobasil.com

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Welcoming Big Valley diners since 1976, this family owned restaurant is still THE place to go for a delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Featuring Italian/American cuisine, entrees include charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, signature pasta plates, sautĂŠed selections and heart healthy options. All dishes are house made and cooked to order. The consistency of top quality food, excellent service and wonderful customers has made Stockton Joe's an all time favorite dining establishment. The award winning lounge has been voted Best Happy Hour year after year. Stockton Joe's specializes in catering at any location for any occasion.

The DELTA BISTRO introduces its new fresh, local driven menu. The menu features Certified Angus Beef, fresh Alaskan Halibut, Pacific salmon, and lots of local produce.

Chef Jeff Stogsdill and his team are driven to provide a fine dining experience in a casual setting with fantastic waterfront views. Enjoy dining on the courtyard, experience the wonderful atmosphere and treat yourself to gourmet delights. Pair your dining with local wines, or the best concoctions from the fully stocked bar. The DELTA BISTRO is located in the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

110 W Fremont St., Stockton 209-944-1140 for reservations

We use ingredients of only the highest quality when preparing our meals. We cook using 100 percent cholesterol-free cooking oils, for a delicious and healthy meal. If you would like to order something not listed in the menu, we will do our best to accomodate you in any way we can. Gift Certificates available.

Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m and 5-10 p.m. Sat-Sun: 12 p.m.- 10p.m.

Serving San Joaquin County since 1979 7555 Pacific Ave., Ste. 115 Stockton, (209) 957-0617 www.pekingstockton.com

M & J BISTRO A TASTE OF SAN FRANCISCO CREPES, SEAFOOD, STEAK, PASTA & CHOPS

The moment you walk through our door, your eyes are dazzled by our elegance and your taste buds capture a unique experience in Tracy. No longer do you have to travel to the big city to partake in multi-cultural dining.

Our French Basque-California Fusion offers the taste of San Francisco through dining on our Mediterranean influenced faire such as chicken axoa, salad nicoise and lamb chops with Basque style beans to name a few.

You can reserve our restaurant on Sundays; choose from our regular menu or dine family- style. Enjoy a glass of wine from one of our local Tracy wineries. Our restaurant is truly a feast for all palates. Your Taste of San Francisco, right here in Tracy!

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Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm 5pm-9pm Sundays Available for Private Parties call for reservations

AVE on the mile, Stockton’s Premier Lounge & Bistro located in the heart of Stockton's Historical Miracle Mile is a unique culinary experience offering an infusion of cultures with our tapas and small plate menu. Opened in 2010, AVE on the mile has redefined the standard in the casual dining experience and has set the trend for years to come featuring weekly Dinner Specials, Sunday Brunch, Club 3:33 Happy Hour, Winedown Wednesday and our New Supperclub.

AVE on the mile is the perfect venue to host any event including birthdays, showers, meetings or just the weekend party. Call early and let AVE on the mile make your next event a success. Open Sun 10am to 2pm, Mon-Fri 3:33pm to 2am and Sat 4:30pm-2am

2515 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy (209) 832-2727 www.mjbistro.net

2333 Pacific Ave, Stockton (209) 462- 5283 www.aveonthemile.com

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A favorite among guests that enjoy fine dining, Rosewood Bar and Grill offers an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black and white marble floor, while still remaining family friendly. With an exceptional menu, Rosewood offers Monday night prix fixe (French for “fixed price”) dining specials, letting diners order a complete meal for about half the price of doing so a la carte. Rosewood Bar and Grill also boasts a wine list that is out of this world. Voted Best Fine Dining in Lodi 5 Years in a row!

Now open for lunch from 10am -2pm Friday and Saturday with a champagne brunch on Sundays

Tracy Thai successfully captures the unique and complex flavors Thai food is known for. Using only fresh, quality ingredients, their food has exceptional presentation, from mouth-watering appetizers like their heavenly Angel Wings (boneless chicken wings stuffed with silver noodles), to their soups served in a flaming tureen that keeps it warm throughout the meal. Tracy Thai prepares imaginative creations for those with more adventurous tastes, or delicious familiar dishes that are great choices for those who have never experienced Thai food before.

28 S. School St. Lodi, (209) 369-0470

1035 Central Ave. Tracy, (209) 833-9703

A flavorful mixed grill of juicy steaks, tender chicken, fresh fish, and pasta dishes. Satisfy every taste with mouthwatering appetizers and salads. Every day, Outback starts out fresh, making every one of their soups, salad dressings, and sauces from scratch. At Outback, it’s all about quality —and all about the food.

So let go of the worries of the day, and Go Outback.

Open for lunch Mon-Fri at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner 7 days a week Happy hour 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F 1243 West March Lane, Stockton (209) 954-9615 www.outback.com

Alebrijes Mexican Bistro is located at 10 W. Oak St. Downtown Lodi we are open seven days a week Monday to Saturday from 11 to 9 and Sunday from 11 to 8. Alebrijes offers a large menu where you will find traditional fresh mexican food, regional dishes like our cochinita pibil from the state of Yucatan and our own chefs creations like our famous lamb chops with a tamarind glaze and a green apple pico de gallo. We also offer a large vegetarian section and our great infused margaritas. CALL (209) 368-1832 FOR RESERVATIONS! Ruben Larrazolo Executive Chef and owner of Alebrijes Mexican Bistro & catering Black tie Gourmet Catering

(209) 368-1831(209) 369-9555 Catering (209) 200-6426 cell Www.alebrijesbistro.com Www.blacktiegourmet.net

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With its seasonally-based menu and gourmet preparation, the Wine and Roses restaurant boasts a charming venue with exceptional service.

Guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the garden, or can enjoy a romantic evening sitting by the large fireplace.

Sit alongside the piano while enjoying an after dinner cocktail. As an added bonus, stay overnight at the charming and beautiful Wine and Roses Inn and make a weekend out of it.

2505 W. Turner Rd. Lodi, (209) 334-6988

Sara Randall’s life long dream was to open her own Italian café where she could serve the community old style Italian comfort food, the same recipes her Northern Italian family had made for generations. Sara, along with her mother Barbara Coldani and daughter Heather, are living the dream at Bueno Italian Cafe. As Sara proudly puts it “We guarantee you that nobody else can cook like us.” Excellent local wines and beers compliment homemade pastries, entrees, deserts and an espresso bar.

With cozy Italian style dining inside and out, the cafe also offers box lunch delivery to commercial establishments, plus curbside pick-up and catering.

Follow us on Facebook & Yelp. Open 9am-6:30pm daily.

1110 Kettleman Ln. #19, Lodi (Upstair in Bella Terra Plaza)

(209) 369-1446 fax: (209) 369-5202 www.buenoitalianocafe.com AUGUST 2012

Shangri La Asian Bistro is located on beautiful School Street in downtown Lodi. The restaurant is open from 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00am10:00pm Fri-Sat. Happy hour is available 7 days a week from 2:30pm-5:30pm which includes $5.00 sushi rolls and discounted appitizers. All well drinks, house wines and beers on tap are $3.00. We are known for our Hong Kong Pan Fry Noodles, Honey Walnut Prawns and lunch bento boxes.

The most requested sushi roll is the "Moms Roll" which consists of spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, snow crab, avacado, tai snapper, white tuna and a garlic Mayo. This one of kind roll is then toarched and topped off with unagi sauce, spicy mayo and massago.

You can order online at our website www.

Shangrilaasianbistro.com. We are a family run restaurant and family dinning is our style!

203-A S. School Street Lodi, (209) 366-0539

We invite you to walk in our door and let the time machine take you back to the good old days of the fabulous 1950’s, where life was just a little simpler. A bit of 1950’s fun fills the walls. We are serving up burgers, fries, milkshakes, BLT’S, chili cheese dogs, and more…. And we have a full ice cream parlor where you can sit and enjoy a tall root beer float, classic banana split, specialty sundaes, and kid inspired treats like dirt n worms and cookie crumble. Whether you’re on date night, a family outing, or celebrating a birthday, a visit to Johnny’s Diner is sure to be a treat. A bit of 1950's fun 1005 E. Pescadero Ave. Tracy, (209) 832-1188 www.johnnysdinerandcreamery.com 108 E. 11th St Tracy, (209) 833-0800

Happy hour daily with $1.00 off all beer & well drinks and $5.00 bar bites 4pm - 6:30pm

Crush Kitchen + Bar has become Lodi’s hottest eatery over the last two years! With their farm to fork philosophy, extensive wine and beer lists, and customer service that is not only very professional but also warm and inviting, it’s no wonder why Crush has received so many accolades in their first two years of operation (Being named “Best Place to Stock Up” by Sunset Magazine). If you’re a foodie in search of your next great meal or just someone who enjoys excellent food, Crush is your destination! Located in quaint downtown, Crush is easily accessible by car or foot, tucked in the back of the historic Woolworth’s building, Crush offers a hip, big city vibe with the service of a small town, privately owned business. Whether it be a special occasion or just a night on the town, CRUSH KITCHEN + BAR is the place to be!

Thursday-Monday 11:30am - close Tuesday closed, Wednesday 5:00pm – 9:00pm.

Come join us on Wine Wednesday’s for 50% off select European bottles! Happy Hour all day Sunday and Monday. Daily 4pm-6pm - $3 drafts and wines, $4 well drinks, $5 appetizers

314 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton (209) 956-0270 www.budsseafood.com

115 S. School St. (inside Woolworth Place) Lodi, (209)369-5400 www.Crushkitchen.com

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar is considered by many to be one of Northern California’s most unique fine dining establishments, located in Stockton’s Lincoln Center. They offer the finest and freshest in gourmet cuisine, and their fabulous menu includes a large variety of continental dishes. Three outdoor dining patios make for a perfect place to relax during lunch or dinner. Papapavlo’s offers four private banquet rooms accommodating groups as intimate as 12, to as large as 100 guests. Papapavlo’s is open Sun.-Thur., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Serving authentic and modern Japanese cuisine, come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the causal dining room, or grab a seat at the sushi bar and have some fun with the professional and creative sushi chef. To enhance your experience, Mikasa invites you to explore the list of premium sakes.

Mikasa offers outstanding sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, and teriyaki, as well as traditional Japanese sukiyaki and yosenabe. The most popular dishes are the Hawaiian tuna poki, tako kimchee, hamachi jalapeno, tuna ceviche, Mikasa steam sole, ginger beef tenderloin, Golden Gate roll, and Mikasa roll. They’re looking forward to your visit! Kampei!

Everyone is welcome at Bud’s Seafood Grille. Friendly service, hearty portions, and a range of fish, seafood, pasta, steak, and poultry entrees make Bud’s a great choice for a business lunch, family dinner, or night out for two. Every meal begins with a bottomless basket of fresh sourdough bread. The new leafy outdoor patio seats thirty, and is the perfect spot to take a break from shopping in Lincoln Center and enjoy a leisurely lunch or even just a drink with a friend or two. Full bar and banquet room available. Open for lunch, dinner, and scrumptious Sunday brunch.

501 N. Lincoln Center, Stockton (209) 477-6133, www.papapavlos.com

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15138 Harlan Rd., Lathrop (209) 858-1818 www.mikasasushilathrop.com

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Johnny’s Diner & Creamery

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LATHROP

MANTECA

Mikasa Japanese Bistro

De Vega Brothers

LODI

Isadore’s Restaurant

15138 Harlan Rd., (209) 858-1818 www.mikasasushilathrop.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$

Bamboo Basil Noodles & Grill

1301 W. Lockeford St., Suite D Lodi, (209) 625-8566 Beer and Wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

BAMBOO BASIL NOODLES & GRILL

Casa Mexicana

1301 W. Lockeford St., Suite D Lodi, (209) 625-8566 Beer and Wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$ For Vietnamese cuisine, locals love Bamboo Basil. Their menu boasts fresh organic vegetables, large portions, and a variety of scrumptious dishes including pho, spring rolls, Vermicelli noodles, shish kabobs, fresh salads, soups, and more. This inviting, comfortable and quaint restaurant is perfect for family dinners or intimate get-togethers. For larger parties, catering is available. If you visit, don’t forget to try one of their decadent desserts like the fried banana ice cream.

1110 W. Kettleman Ln., Ste.1, (209) 368-2272 www.casamexicanarestaurant.com Full Bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$

Crush Kitchen & Bar

115 S. School St., (209) 369-5400 www.crushkitchen.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Habañero Hots

1024 Victor Rd., (209) 369-3791 www.habanerohots.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Haru Sushi Bar

550 S. South Cherokee Ln., Ste. H (209) 334-9988. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Hollywood Family Café

315 S. Cherokee Ln., (209) 369-4065 Beer and wine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $

Lodi Feed and Fuel

27 W. Elm St., (209) 365-1043 www.feedandfuelrestaurants.com Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$

OZ Sushi & Grill

2414 W. Kettleman Ln., Ste. 206 (209) 334-9800, Beer and wine.

Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Pietro’s Trattoria

317 E. Kettleman Ln., (209) 368-0613 www.pietroslodi.com Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. $$

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116 N. School St., (209) 333-3950 www.schoolstbistro.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Wine and Roses

PRICING KEY (ENTREE): $–UNDER $10

28 S. School St., (209) 369-0470 www.rosewoodbarandgrill.com Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

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2505 W. Turner Rd., (209) 334-6988 www.winerose.com Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$$-$$$$

515 N. Main St., (209) 823-0947, www.devegabrothers.com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$ 680 N. Main St., (209) 825-4300 www.isadores.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

STOCKTON Angelina’s Spaghetti House

1563 E. Fremont St., (209) 948-6609 www.angelinas.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Arroyo’s Café

2381 W. March Ln., (209) 472-1661 www.arroyoscafe.com

Ave on the Mile

2333 Pacific Ave., (209) 462-5AVE www.aveonthemile.com Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$

Breadfruit Tree Restaurant 8095 Rio Blanco Rd., (209) 952-7361 www.breadfruittree.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch & dinner. $$

Bud’s Seafood Grille

314 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-0270 www.budsseafood.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Casa Flores Marina

3201 W. Ben Holt Dr., (209) 451-1116 www.casafloresmarina.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Centrale Kitchen and Bar

1825 Pacific Ave., Ste. 2, (209) 939-1825 Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Chitiva’s Salsa and Sports Bar and Grill

445 W. Weber Ave., (209) 941-8605, www.chitiva.net Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Cocoro Japanese Bistro

2105 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-6053 Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

The Creamery

5756 Pacific Ave., Robinhood Plaza (209) 952-1111. No alcohol served.

Open for breakfast (on weekends), lunch, and dinner. $-$$

Dante’s California-Style Pizza 9305 Thornton Rd., (209) 474-0221 www.dantespizzaandcafe.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Dave Wong’s Chinese Cuisine 2828 W. March Ln., (209) 951-4152 Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

MAY 2012

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karaoke Tuesdays

drink d rink Specials Thursdays 13 S School St., Lodi

209.333.9794

1024 Victor Road (HWY 12)

209.369.3791

Lodi

FEATURED HOT SPOT

Best Happy Hour in lodi 2012

Come and join us Monday thru Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Cantina

180 Different Tequilas

Tequila tasting the first Wednesday of every month... Join in!

We are proud to offer Mexican Food prepared according to recipes handed down four generations!

Sunday Funday Concert Series

to street, Lodi

114 N. Sacramen

209.938.9192

Eagles Tribute band july 22, 2012 AC/DC Tribute band july 29, 2012 johhny cash tribute band august 12, 2012 tom petty tribute band august 19, 2012 elvis presley tribute august 26, 2012 all shows start at 6pm. ticket price includes tri-tip dinner served from 4pm to 5:30pm

Located at the heart of beautiful downtown Lodi, Garry’s Lounge has something for everyone.

On your first visit you will feel the small town environment and notice our welcoming and personable staff. Whether Farmer’s Market, the Lodi Street Faire, or an afternoon wine tasting brought you to Lodi, Garry’s Lounge is always just around the corner.

Our talented bartenders have access to a wide variety of spirits and can cater to your needs, whether it be your usual or something new. We feature karaoke on Tuesdays, drink specials on Thursdays, and a bar that’s a friendly place to be every day!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Garry's Lounge 13 S School Street Lodi, (209) 333-9794

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David’s New York Style Pizza

1744 W. Hammer Ln., (209) 477-2677 900 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. (209) 957-2850, Beer & wine. Open for lunch & dinner.$-$$

De Vega Brothers

2819 W. March Lane, Ste. A1, (209) 957-3839, www.devegabrothers.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$

De Vinci’s

4555 N. Pershing Ave. #21 (209) 957-2750, www.devincisdeli. com No alcohol served. Open for lunch and dinner. $

Delights Waterfront Eatery Bar and Deli

445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 126, (209) 462-3401 Beer and Wine.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $

The Delta Bistro at University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

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Buddha’s Hand Citron Olive Oil

BY KATY BERRY

Buddha’s Hand Citron, also known as the “fingered citron,” looks like a cross between a sea anemone and a lemon. For centuries, this fragrant and unusual looking fruit has been a symbol of longevity, prosperity, and happiness in Japanese and Chinese cultures, but it’s rarely (or never) seen in American cuisine. Now it’s found new life in Calivirgin’s Buddha’s Hand Citron olive oil. Unlike other olive oil companies which add flavorings and extracts to the oil after it’s already been made, Calivirgin-Coldani has created this unique extra virgin olive oil by adding real Buddha’s Hand fruit to their estate-harvested arbequina olives and crushing them together for a flavor and aroma that’s authentic and fresh. Since the oil’s release, Calivirgin has already won Silver medals in both the 2012 L.A. County and Yolo County olive oil competitions for it. For anyone who wants to try something new, Calvirgin has made this wonderfully exotic fruit accessible to chefs and foodies alike.

110 W. Fremont St., (209) 944-1140 universityplazawaterfronthotel.com Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $-$$$

Domo Japanese Sushi Grill & Bar

300 Lincoln Center, (209) 451-3654 www.domostockton.com Full bar.

Open for lunch and dinner. $$

El Rancho Inn Steak and Lobster House 1457 E. Mariposa Rd., (209) 467-1529 Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

Flips Burgers

2503 Waterloo Rd., (209) 943-5477 www.flipsburger.blogspot.com Open for lunch and dinner. $

The Fruit Bowl

8767 E. Waterloo Rd., (209) 931-1196 www.thefruitbowl.com Open for breakfast and lunch. $

Garlic Brothers

6629 Embarcadero Dr. (209) 474-6585 www.garlicbrothersonline.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Gian’s Delicatessen

2112 Pacific Ave., (209) 469-0108 Open for lunch. $

La Palma Mexican Cuisine FOR MORE INFORMATION :

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2301 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-4179 www.lapalmaonthemile.com.

Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$

Le Bistro

Valley Brewing Company

Masa Contemporary Japanese Lounge

Waterloo

2819 W. March Lane Ste. A3 (209) 473-1255 Wine and beer. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

10447 E. Waterloo Rd., (209) 931-4019 www.thewaterloo.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Mezzo

Yasoo Yani

3121 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. (209) 951-0885, www.lebistrostockton.com Full bar. Open for dinner. $$$$

3499 Brookside Rd., Ste. A (209) 473-7300 www.mezzostockton.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Michael’s New York Style Pizza

2300 W Alpine Ave., Ste. A (209) 462-6668 www.michaelspizzacafe.com Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$

Midtown Creperie

2311 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-9070 www.midtowncreperie.com Open for breakfast and lunch.

Dinner served only on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. $

Moo Moo’s Burger Barn

10940 Trinity Parkway, (209) 957-9450 222 N. El Dorado St., (209) 469-9450 www.moo-moos.com.

No alcohol served. Open for lunch and dinner. $

Outback Steakhouse

157 W. Adams St. (209) 464-2739 www.valleybrew.com Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. $-$$

326 E. Main St., (209) 464-3108 Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

TRACY Johnny’s Diner & Creamery

1005 E. Pescadero Ave., (209) 832-1188 Open for lunch and dinner. $

Magellan’s

15 E. 6th St., (209) 839-2333 www.magellansworldcuisine.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

M&J Bistro

2515 Tracy Blvd, (209) 832-2727 www.mjbistro.net Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Thai Café

614 Central Ave., (209) 832-3800 Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

1243 W. March Lane., (209) 954-9615 www.outback.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Tracy Thai

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar

The Great Plate

501 N. Lincoln Center, (209) 477-6133 www.papapavlos.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Peking Restaurant

7555 Pacific Ave., (209) 957-0617 www.pekingstockton.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant

1035 Central Ave., (209) 833-9703 Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$ 714 Central Ave., (209) 833-0862 www.thegreatplate.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

WOODBRIDGE Woodbridge Crossing

18939 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., (209) 366-1800 www.woodbridgecrossing.net.

Full bar. Open for dinner, Sunday Brunch. $-$$

3249 West Hammer Ln., (209) 473-2525 www.shirasoni.com Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Stockton Joe’s

236 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-2980 www.stocktonjoes.com Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

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Martina McBride at Bob Hope Theater AUGUST 8, STOCKTON

Fans of this country songstress can come out and enjoy her trademark ballads and snappy songs as she belts out hits that span her twenty-year career. If you want to feel like an insider, upgrade your ticket to the VIP package and enjoy the red carpet treatment. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St, Stockton, (209) 337-HOPE, bobhopetheatre.com

Run For Blood 5K Run/Walk

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AUGUST 4, STOCKTON

Do you know what superhero team

Show your support for local blood banks

hails from Stockton? Can you explain

without any of those pesky needles by

the differences between Batgirl and

lacing up your running shoes for this 5k.

Batwoman? If so, comics are clearly your

Serious and casual runners (or walkers)

thing, and you should probably pick up

are invited, and kids are welcome. Awards

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will be given for the top male and female

see what local artists are working on and

runners, and for each age and gender

debate if Superman or the Hulk would

category. Proceeds from this Delta Blood

win in a fight with fellow comic book and

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science fiction fans.10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 for

Dameron Hospital Foundation. 8-10 a.m.

adults, children under 10 free. University

Registration varies. Stockton Ballpark, 404

of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton,

W Fremont St, Stockton, (209) 943-3830,

stocktoncon.com

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and the Pacific Athletic Foundation

The 13th Annual Orange & Black Ball Saturday, August 25, 2012 • Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium University of the Pacific Come enjoy this premier Stockton event taking place in its new location—the beautiful Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium! Wine Tasting, Live & Silent Auction, Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Live Entertainment & Band, Dancing, and much more!

All proceeds go toward the Pacific Athletic Foundation benefiting scholarship opportunities for Pacific student-athletes.

5:30 p.m...........................................................Doors Open 5:30 p.m......Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction 7:30 p.m.........................................Dinner & Live Auction 9:00 p.m.....................................Dancing with Live Music

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LIVE! at Lincoln Center Classic Car Show AUGUST 17, STOCKTON

The third annual Lincoln Center Classic Car Show promises live music, great food and, of course, plenty of fine automobiles. High school students can compete in a hot rod design contest, with cash prizes awarded to the top designs. Shops in the Lincoln Center will have booths offering demonstrations and swag, and even Hello Kitty will make an appearance. 6-9 p.m. Free. Lincoln Center, Stockton, (209) 477-4868, lincolncentershops.com

Ukulele Strummers of Stockton Strum and Sing Along

Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw at Bob Hope Theater AUGUST 15, STOCKTON

Soak in local artistic talent at the ArtSplash in downtown Stockton.

If you like folky pop, or can’t get enough of sweet duets, you can’t miss these two blue-eyed soul singers as their nationwide tour stops in Stockton. Fans of Caillat and DeGraw can expect to hear hits like “Chariots” and “Realize,” along with a mix of new material and old favorites. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St, Stockton, (209) 337-

Families can stop into the Mexican Heritage Center to try hands-on,

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AUGUST 8, STOCKTON

Ukulele players of all skill levels are invited to come learn and play contemporary pop and Hawaiian music at this Strum and Sing Along.

Free lessons are available to anyone who would like to learn to play this cheerful-sounding instrument. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Round Table Pizza, 10952 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, (209) 598-3682, ukulelestockton.com

Summer ArtSplash AUGUST 10, STOCKTON

take home activities like origami, hand-made Filipino star lanterns, or musical instruments. Student art exhibits, open mic poetry readings and receptions will be hosted at several venues. Maps of galleries and exhibits will be available at the Mexican Heritage Center, San Joaquin County Law Library, Tidewater Art Center and Gallery, and other participation locations. 5-7 p.m. Free. Multiple locations, Stockton, (209) 464-6868, visitstockton.org

Taste of San Joaquin & the Way Out West BBQ Championship AUGUST 18, STOCKTON

This annual BBQ championship and street fair brings the best in local cuisine to downtown Stockton. Visitors can taste award-winning BBQ from the finest west coast competitors for only $1, listen to live rock ‘n roll, or try games and activities with the kids. $3 for adults, kids under 12 are free. Weber Point Events Center, 221 S. Center St, Stockton, (209) 464-5246, downtownstockton.org

Celebrate! Youth Block Party AUGUST 31, STOCKTON

Latino Festival AUGUST 12, STOCKTON

Come experience Latin food and entertainment at this all day festival.

Bring the family out to sample foods, watch traditional Latin dance, check out arts and crafts and participate in hands-on workshops.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Weber Point Events Center, 221 N Center St, Stockton, (510) 303-8332

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Karate instructors, dance studios, day cares and more will be out for this block party in downtown Stockton to show off the wide range of hobbies available to curious kids and parents. Local businesses will hand out information about the programs that you may not even know exist that aim to give students of all ages meaningful ways to spend their time. Live performances, demonstrations and, of course, food will be available to anyone who wants to come see what Stockton has to offer its youth. 2-6 p.m. Free. 400 Block of Main Street, Stockton, (209) 464-5246, downtownstockton.org

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