It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online

Page created by Tom Strickland
 
CONTINUE READING
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
S E C T I O N

Demetria Schioldager is lifted by Derek Sakakura during a rehearsal for Menlowe Ballet’s “It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker.”

                            ‘It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker’
                               Local ballet company merges ‘Nutcracker’ with ‘Wonderful Life’ in premiere production
                                                                             Story by Kate Daly | Photos by Michelle Le

T
    he Lone Ranger, chimney            formed in the traditional “Nut-       17 corps de ballet members, two              to the traditional “Nutcracker”      kovsky music, but the Mouse
    sweeps and a Duke Ellington        cracker” more than 10 times           professional ballroom dancers,               story.                               King is now a Mouse Queen and
    number. These are just some        and has also directed it. Almost      and 94 students who attend and                  So is the Duke Ellington swing    the toy soldiers are toy nutcrack-
of the innovations Menlowe Bal-        20 years ago, he got the idea to      auditioned at the studio his wife            set in Act I, led by ballroom        ers.
let is adding to its new hybrid        combine the story with Frank          owns in Menlo Park.                          dancers Chelsea Farah and Eric         Other departures from the
version of “The Nutcracker,”           Capra’s 1946 movie, and, finally,        While the studio, the Menlo               Koptke doing the Lindy hop. In       “Nutcracker” occur in Act II
blended with the classic film, “It’s   the time felt right.                  Park Academy of Dance, is the                real life they are engaged and       when the characters travel by
a Wonderful Life,” in a premiere         Mr. Lowe choreographed the          company’s “official ballet school,           live in Emeryville when they         steam train to the Kingdom of
production of “It’s a Wonderful        new work, collaborating with          there is no legal relationship,”             aren’t dancing in competitions.      Foreign Lands and the ballroom
Nutcracker.”                           his wife and associate artistic       says Menlowe Ballet executive                   Even the ballerina doll does a    couple reappears for the waltz of
  Professional dancers and Men-        director, Sarah-Jane Measor, and      director Lisa Shiveley. “We con-             Lindy kick when she comes to         the flowers in a Viennese gar-
lo Park Academy of Dance stu-          his ex-wife and artistic associate,   sider it to be the feeder to the             life, and in another nod to the      den.
dents will appear in eight shows       Julie Lowe, to craft the narrative    corps, and use the facilities free           times, there’s a dancing Lone          The audience will recognize
at the Menlo-Atherton High             and mount their company’s first       of charge.”                                  Ranger doll, a popular toy in the    the snow scene and familiar
School Performing Arts Center          full-length traditional ballet.          A former dancer herself, she              1940s.                               Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Rus-
in Atherton, starting Dec. 12.           “It’s amazing how it’s all          has been with the company since                 Otherwise this production         sian, and Danish sequences, but
  The company’s artistic direc-        unfolding,” he says, after hold-      it started in 2011 and has an                sounds like the original “Nut-
tor, Michael Lowe, 61, has per-        ing rehearsals for months with        office across the street from the            cracker” with its recorded Tchai-       See MENLOWE BALLET, page 18
                                                                             studio.
                                                                                In this production, Mr. Lowe
                                                                             is also playing the role of the
                                                                             godfather Drosselmeyer, a trav-
                                                                             eling magician who comes home
                                                                             penniless and empty-handed
                                                                             for a family celebration set in
                                                                             Bedford Falls, New York, in the
                                                                             1940s.
                                                                                “He represents the struggle
                                                                             Jimmy Stewart’s character
                                                                             (George Bailey) is going through
                                                                             in the movie,” Ms. Lowe says. He
                                                                             is saved by a guardian angel who
                                                                             shows him that what is impor-
                                                                             tant is not material presents but
                                                                             “the presence in the home of the
                                                                             people that you love.”
Dancers have been rehearsing for months for the “Wonderful                      Portrayed by Terrin McGee-                Artistic director Michael Lowe, right, holds hands of dancers
Nutcrakcer” ballet that opens Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Menlo-               Kelly of Antioch, the guardian               Terrin McGee-Kelly, left, and Demetria Schioldager, right, during a
Atherton High School Performing Arts Center in Atherton.                     angel is among the additions                 rehearsal for “It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker.”

                                                                                                                             December 9, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ17
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
A R T S C E N E

     MENLOWE BALLET                    She admires his creativity. “His      Stanford.
        continued from page 17       passion for dance and artistry,           “These items should carry
                                     and his knowledge, is out of this       us through 10 years of produc-
will find a fresh divertissement     world,” she says.                       tions,” says Ms. Shiveley, who
in the English dance.                  A dancer since she was 2,             expresses optimism that “It’s
   American ballet companies         Leighton practices six days a           a Wonderful Nutcracker” will
usually leave that one out, where-   week. She says she is “super excit-     become a time-honored holiday
as European companies tend to        ed” to be performing in her first       tradition for local families.
include it. Since Ms. Measor is      “Nutcracker” alongside some of            “I want the community to
British, Mr. Lowe wanted to put      her closest friends. She has three      embrace this jewel,” she says.
it back in and choreographed         roles: Claire’s brother Tommy, a        “It’s a wonderful community
the short “gigue” for a group of     snowflake and a flower.                 asset.” A
chimney sweeps.                        Her mother (Menlowe Ballet’s
   In a recent rehearsal, Mr. Lowe   Executive Director Lisa Shiveley)
demonstrates a fluid movement        admits that the “Wonderful Nut-           PERFORMANCES
                                                                               Go to menloweballet.org or call
when he coaches the Nutcrack-        cracker” is an expensive show to          (800) 595-4TIX for tickets. Prices
er Prince, Peter Hershey, and        stage, but if it’s successful, it can     range from $28 to $55. All seats
Claire, Julie Giordano, on their     bankroll the rest of a company’s          are reserved. The venue is the
pas de deux.                         season.                                   Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts
   “Scoop under and go with the        “We’ve never attempted any-             Center, 555 Middlefield Road in
momentum when you’re actually        thing this ambitious before,”             Atherton. Show times are Sat-
lifting,” Mr. Lowe says. When        she says, estimating expenses at          urday, Dec. 12, at 2 and 7 p.m.;
she glides back to the ground he     upwards of $250,000 for the pro-          Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 and 7 p.m.;
reminds them, “Now you’re just       duction. The one-time startup             Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.; Saturday,
                                                                               Dec. 19, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sun-
snugging her.”                       cost covers six 20-foot-by-15-
                                                                               day, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. The show
   Mr. Lowe has worked with          foot painted backdrops, more              runs two hours with an intermis-
many of the dancers before,          than 200 props, and “gorgeous”            sion, and is suggested for ages 5       Michael Lowe lifts Terrin McGee-Kelly during a rehearsal for “It’s a
including studio student Leigh-      costumes designed by Connie               and up.                                 Wonderful Nutcracker.” Menlowe Ballet will give eight performances
ton Shiveley, 14, of Atherton.       Strayer, who teaches design at                                                    at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center.

                                                                                                                           Join our team!
                                                                                                                                    We’re looking for talented,
                                                                                                                               highly-motivated and dynamic people

                                                                                                                           Embarcadero Media is a locally-owned and independent
                                                                                                                           multimedia company based in Palo Alto for over 35 years. We
                                                                                                                           produce the award-winning Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View
                                                                                                                           Voice and The Almanac on the Midpeninsula. In each of these
                                                                                                                           markets our print publications and award-winning websites are
                                                                                                                           the best-read and most respected news source in the area.
                                                                                                                           We are currently looking for talented and outgoing
                                                                                                                           Multimedia Advertising Sales Representatives to join
                                                                                                                           our team.
                                                                                                                           In this position, you will work with local businesses to expand
                                                                                                                           their brand identity and support their future success using our
                                                                                                                           marketing platforms: print campaigns, website and mobile
                                                                                                                           advertising and email marketing.
                                                                                                                           The ideal candidate is an organized and assertive self-starter
                                                                                                                           who loves working in a team environment to achieve sales
                                                                                                                           goals. Be sure you have strong verbal, written and persuasive
                                                                                                                           interpersonal skills — and you thrive on exceptional customer
                                                                                                                           service and hard work.
                                                                                                                           Sales experience is a plus, but we will consider well-qualified
                                                                                                                           candidates with a passion to succeed. Please email your resume
                                                                                                                           and a cover letter describing why you believe you are the right
                                                                                                                           fit with Embarcadero Media. No phone calls, please.

                                                                                                                                   Submit your resume and cover letter to:
                                                                                                                               Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales and Marketing
                                                                                                                                   tzahiralis@embarcaderopublishing.com

                                                                                                                                    450 Cambridge Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 650.326.8210
                                                                                                                               PaloAltoOnline.com | TheAlmanacOnline.com | MountainViewOnline.com

18QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
C O M M U N I T Y

                                                     pianist Elliot Johnston plays holiday favorites.     555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Call 650-330-
Q C A L E N DA R                                   Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Little House            2220. www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-holiday-
                                                     Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park.        showcase-tickets-18301916525
Go to AlmanacNews.com/calendar                       Call 650-326-2025 ext. 242. www.penvol.org/
to see more local calendar listings                  littlehouse
                                                     .LWND¶:LQWHUVRQJV· Women’s vocal ensem-
                                                                                                                          Outdoors
                                                                                                          %LUGVRI%HGZHOO%D\IURQW3DUN Friends of
             Art Galleries                           ble Kitka performs “Wintersongs,” seasonal
                                                     music from Eastern European ethnic and
                                                                                                          Bedwell Bayfront Park hold an event where
¶&KDVLQJ/LJKWDQG5HIOHFWLRQ· Collection                                                                 community members and families can view
of oil and acrylic paintings that capture artist     spiritual traditions, including Slavic folk carols
                                                                                                          ducks and shorebirds returning to the park for
Alice Weil’s passion for rolling hills and majes-    and sacred works. Dec. 13, 4-6 p.m. $10-$40.
                                                     St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill          the winter. Attendees can bring binoculars or
tic oaks. Benefits Ronald McDonald House.                                                                 look through the organization’s scope. Heavy
Monday-Saturday, Dec. 1-31, 10:30 a.m.-4:30          Road, Menlo Park. Call 510-444-0323. www.
                                                     kitka.org                                            rain cancel the event. Upon arriving, look for
p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, Allied Arts Guild,                                                        Friends sign along entrance road. Dec. 13,
75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-321-             0RQWFODLU:RPHQ·V%LJ%DQG, a 17-piece               10 a.m.-noon. Free. Bedwell Bayfront Park,
0220. www.portolaartgallery.com                      ensemble featuring local jazzwomen, return           end of Marsh Road, at Bayfront Expressway,
                                                     for a free after-hours concert, funded by
¶2LO3DLQWLQJVRI&KULVWPDV6WRULHVRI                                                                  Menlo Park. Call 650-839-1523. www.friend-
6DQWD· Through Jan. 1, Monday-Saturday,              Friends of Menlo Park Library. Dec. 10, 7-8:30
                                                                                                          sofbayfrontpark.org
11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free.            p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.,
                                                     Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2501. menlopark.
Peabody Gallery, 603 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo
Park. Call 408-623-3544. www.riki-arts.com/          org/library                                                           Seniors
christmas-art-exhibits-2015.html                     6LQJHUVRQJZULWHU1DQF\&DVVLG\ per-                 &RPSOLPHQWDU\*LIW:UDSSLQJ Little House
                                                     forms free concert of American classics and          Activity Center will offer free present-wrapping
/HH0LGGOHPDQ·V&HUDPLFV2SHQ6WXGLR
                                                     original compositions. Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-noon.        services to community members in need of
Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Lee Middle-
                                                     Free. Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701          help with folding, taping, tying and label-mak-
man’s Studio and Gallery, 16 Coalmine View,
Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0295. www.              Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2501.           ing. Those interested should bring unwrapped
leemiddleman.com                                     menlopark.org/library                                presents by during a weekday. Monday-Friday,
                                                     *U\SKRQ&DUROHUV+ROLGD\&RQFHUW with                Dec. 8-23, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Little
                                                                                                          House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo
     Benefits/Fundraisers                            eclectic selection ranging from sublime to zany
                                                     and originating from places such as Ireland          Park. Call 650-326-2025 ext. 242. www.pen-
+ROLGD\:LQWHU&RDW *LIW&DUG'ULYH                and Brazil. See website for details. Dec. 12,        vol.org/littlehouse
Little House is collecting new and slightly used     7-9:30 p.m. $15-$30. Canada College, Main
winter coats of all sizes and gift cards that will
be delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients
                                                     Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. Call
                                                     650-996-7220. gryphoncarollers.com
                                                                                                                    Support Groups
and clients at the Onetta Harris Senior Center                                                            6WDQIRUG$XWLVP3DUHQW6XSSRUW*URXS
in Menlo Park. Donations can be dropped                                                                   0HHWLQJ This support group organized by
off at Little House. Monday-Thursday, Dec.                              Dance                             Stanford Child Psychiatry will connect the
8-23, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Little House Activ-        ¶,W·VD:RQGHUIXO1XWFUDFNHU· Conceived by           parents of children with autism so that they
ity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call        Artistic Director Michael Lowe, Menlowe Bal-         can share experiences and provide each other
650-326-2025 ext. 242. www.penvol.org/               let’s production features original Tchaikovsky       support. Second Thursday of the month, Nov.
littlehouse                                          score with inspiration from Frank Capra classic      12-June 9, 7-9 p.m. Free. Stanford Child Psy-
                                                     holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Dec. 20,      chiatry, 401 Quarry Road, Stanford. Call 650-
1DWLYLW\6FKRRO&KULVWPDV7UHH/RW
                                                     2-4:30 p.m. $28-$55. Menlo-Atherton High             721-6327. med.stanford.edu/childpsychiatry/
                                                                                                                                                                Lindsey Elspeth Caine and Florian Henry Jacques Yves Desplat.
Tuesday-Sunday, through Dec. 12. Nativity
                                                     School, Performing Arts Center, 555 Middle-

                                                                                                                                                                   Caine-Desplat wedding
School, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Call                                                              community/asdparenteducation.html
                                                     field Road, Atherton. Call 650-743-1454. men-
650-275-3750. www.nativitytrees.com
                                                     loweballet.org
                                                                                                                   Lectures & Talks
       Classes/Workshops                                       Kids & Families                            5H%RRW$FFHOHUDWRUIRU:RPHQUHFHSWLRQ
                                                                                                                                                                  Lindsey Elspeth Caine and Florian Henry Jacques Yves Des-
,QWURWR'3ULQWLQJ workshop teaches par-                                                                DQGSDQHO ReBoot Accelerator for Women
                                                     %DW(GXFDWLRQ3URJUDP for ages 5 and up              will host a free resource fair, panel and wine        plat were married Sept. 5 at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford.
ticipants, ages 13 and up, how to print 3-D
                                                     features live bats and many facts about these
projects using library’s MakerBot 5th Genera-                                                             reception for women interested in returning             The bride is the daughter of Marilyn and Robert Caine of
                                                     unique creatures. Dec. 21, 4-5 p.m. Free.
tion 3D Printer. If interested, contact library by                                                        to the work force. Attendees will hear from
                                                     Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane,                                                              Emerald Hills. She is a graduate of St. Joseph’s School and St.
email or phone to register. Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m.                                                           women who have recently returned to full- and
                                                     Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org/
Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road,                                                           part-time work, and experts will give advice          Francis High School.
                                                     en/content/atherton
Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.                                                              and discuss the Reboot process. Dec. 9,
org                                                  &KLOGUHQ·V+ROLGD\3DUW\ for ages 4 to 9.            6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. GSVlabs, 425 Broadway,             A member of the National Charity League, Stanford Hills
                                                     Performance by juggler Ben Farber, puppet            Redwood City. Call 650-421-2000. www.                 chapter, she was a Peninsula Ball debutante in 2008. She
:ULWH
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
H O L I D A Y       F U N D

  Helping families
  through times of crisis
  Story by Teri Chin, human services manager, city of Redwood City.
    Q H OL I DAY F UN D
                                              they couldn’t pay their rent ing agency that could provide
                                              of $1,450 for the studio apart- them with ongoing support
    Gifts to the Almanac’s Holiday Fund       ment they’d lived in for the for the duration of the three-
    benefit 10 organizations, including the
    Fair Oaks Community Center.               last 11 years.                                 year subsidy.
                                                We helped                                    We stepped up
                                              Eric and Let- After his open-heart to take on this

  I   met Eric and Leticia after
      they came to the Fair Oaks
      Community Center seeking
  rental assistance in May 2015.
  Months earlier, Eric had open-
                                              icia with the
                                              rent for May
                                              and June with
                                              the hope that
                                              Eric      wou ld
                                                                     surgery, Eric, 67,

                                                                      before he could
                                                                                             role.
                                                                                               Our
                                                                   had a long recovery worker, Miguel,
                                                                                             began work-
                                                                                                        case

                                                                                             ing with them.
                                                                                                               not aware that they could also
                                                                                                               now apply for CAPI (Cash
                                                                                                               Assistance Program for Immi-
                                                                                                               grants) and Medi-Cal (state
                                                                                                               funded health insurance). We
                                                                                                                                                  Center this past year.
                                                                                                                                                    Serving Redwood City,
                                                                                                                                                  North Fair Oaks, Woodside,
                                                                                                                                                  Atherton and Portola Val-
                                                                                                                                                  ley, the Center provides basic
  heart surgery and learned that              return to work          return to work.        Prior to this,    assisted them with both and        emergency services to families
  half of his heart was no longer             by the end of                                  the couple had    successfully advocated for their   and individuals in crisis in
  functioning.                                June. But after learning more lived off of Eric’s earnings,      benefits to be expedited.          our community — food assis-
    He had a long recovery ahead              about his recovery, it was clear never relying on public ben-      The family was approved for      tance, rental assistance, util-
  before this 67-year-old could               he would not return to work efits, and paying for their own      the housing subsidy, and even-     ity assistance, homeless shelter
  return to his work as a custom              so soon.                         health insurance coverage.      tually moved to a new apart-       referrals, and other emergency
  shoe maker.                                   About this time, we learned      But with the loss of Eric’s   ment because their previous        assistance and referrals.
    Eric and Leticia had gone                 about a program that offered income, they no longer had          landlord would not accept the
  through their meager sav-                   a time-limited housing sub- the means to provide for even        housing subsidy.                     The Fair Oaks Community
  ings and gotten help from                   sidy. Eric and Leticia seemed their most basic needs. They         Eric and Leticia are one         Center is at 2600 Middlefield
  family and friends, but were                like perfect candidates. All had already applied for and         example of the families assisted   Road in Redwood City. The
  now faced with eviction if                  they needed was a sponsor- received food stamps, but were        by the Fair Oaks Community         phone is (650) 780-7500.

 HOLIDAY
 SHOWCASE
 Creating a vibrant community
    Tuesday, December 15, 2015
    6:00–8:00 pm
    Menlo-Atherton
    Performing Arts Center
    555 Middlefield Road
    Atherton
            Bring your friends and family
                         ENJOY
                         • Aerial acrobatics

                         • Middle Eastern bellydance

                         • Heartbeat of Hula

                         • Persian dance

                         • Soul line dancing

                         • Blue Elephant Theater

     The Holiday Showcase presents the City's                                  ADMISSION                                       FOR MORE INFORMATION
     best programs and classes of the year.                                    • $5 (13yrs and above)                          • Visit menlopark.org/holidayshowcase
     Come see a collection of fabulous                                         • FREE (12 yrs and under)                       • Call 650-330-2220
     performances where you, our talented
                                                                               • Purchase tickets in advance online            • Follow facebook.com/menloparkevents
     community, enter into the spotlight.

20QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
Almanac Holiday Fund
 Give to The Almanac                                                                                                                                          Donor List
                                                                                                                                                          As of Nov. 27, 2015
                                                                                                                                                    50 donors have donated $12,640

Holiday Fund                                                                                                                                   6 Anonymous ............................................$550
                                                                                                                                               Erika L Crowley ...............................................*
                                                                                                                                               Gordon Chamberlain ...................................500
                                                                                                                                               Paul Welander ...............................................25
                                                                                                                                               Laure Woods ............................................1,000
                                                                                                                                               Robin Toews .................................................25
                                                                                                                                               Susan Bryan and Frank W. Adams............. 2,075
                Your gift helps local children                                                                                                 Mary Kenney and Joe Pasqua ..........................*
                                                                                                                                               Barbara Berry ..............................................100
                   and families in need                                                                                                        Barbara Jacobson ........................................100
                                                                                                                                               Cynthia Dusel-Bacon ...................................200
                                                                                                                                               Penny & Greg Gallo Family .........................500
                                                                                                                                               Mrs. Malcolm Dudley.....................................40
                                                                                                                                               James Esposto ................................................*
                                                                                                                                               George & Marjorie Mader ...........................300

C       ontributions to the Holiday Fund go directly to programs that benefit Peninsula residents. Last year,
        Almanac readers and foundations contributed $172,000 for the 10 agencies that feed the hungry, house
the homeless and provide numerous other services to those in need.
                                                                                                                                               Lucy Reid-Krensky .......................................100
                                                                                                                                               Rose Wright ....................................................*
                                                                                                                                               Roger Witte & Pat Bredehoft ....................... 100
                                                                                                                                               Don Lowry ......................................................*
  Contributions to the Holiday Fund will be matched, to the extent possible, by generous community corporations,
                                                                                                                                               Barbara & Robert Simpson ..............................*
foundations and individuals, including the Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett                                 Robert Lee Mullen.......................................250
Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. No administrative costs will be deducted from the                                      E. B. Tromovitch...........................................100
                                                                                                                                               Kathleen Elkins & Richard Peterson ................. *
gifts, which are tax-deductible as permitted by law.                                                                                           Joe & Julie Zier ...........................................100
  All donations to the Holiday Fund will be shared equally among the 10 recipient agencies listed on this page.                                Arnold & Sylvia Ambrosini ...........................100
                                                                                                                                               Clay & Nita Judd .............................................*
                                                                                                                                               Marjorie Giles .............................................300
                                                                                                                                               Fred & Kayleen Miller ..................................100
                                                                                                                                               Robin Quist Gates .......................................250
                                                 The organizations below provide major matching grants to the Holiday Fund.
                                                                                                                                               Novitsky Family ...........................................250
                                                                                                                                               Andrea Julian ..............................................400
                                                                                           The William and Flora
  DONATE ONLINE:                                                                            Hewlett Foundation
                                                                                                                                               Gail & Susan Prickett...................................400
                                                                                                                                               Judy & Doug Adams ........................................*
  siliconvalleycf.org/                            www.siliconvalleycf.org             The David and Lucile Packard
                                                                                                                                               John & Carmen Quackenbush ..................... 100
                                                                                                                                               Kathy & Bob Mueller ...................................100
almanac-holiday-fund                                                                          Foundation                                       Carmen Biland ............................................100
                                                             Rotary Club        The Almanac will make every effort to publish donor names
                                                             of Menlo Park      for donations unless the donor checks the anonymous box.                           In Memory Of
                                                                                       All donations will be acknowledged by mail.             Hugh D. Kennedy ............................................*
                                                                                                                                               Annie Strem ....................................................*
                                                                                                                                               Frank & Celine Halet ...................................500
                                                                                                                                               Ira Bonde ........................................................*
   Enclosed is a donation of $_______________
                                                                                                  The Almanac                                  Vern Varenhorst ..........................................200
   Name__________________________________________________________                                Holiday                                       Emil Real ....................................................100
                                                                                                 Fund                                          Robby Babcock ...........................................100
   Business Name __________________________________________________
                                                                                                      2015
   Address ________________________________________________________                                                                                                   In Honor Of
                                                                                                                                               Paula, Sofie, Inge & Paul .................................*
   City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                   Organizations
   E-Mail __________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                               Menlo Park Firefighters Association ............. 500
   Phone _________________________________________________________               All donors and their gift amounts will be
                                                                                 published in The Almanac unless the boxes be-
   Credit Card (MC, VISA, or AMEX)                                               low are checked.
                                                                                 T I wish to contribute anonymously.                                    Holiday Fund Recipients
   __________________________________________Expires _______/_______
                                                                                 T Please withhold the amount of my                            Boys & Girls Clubs
                                                                                    contribution.
   Signature ______________________________________________________              Please make checks payable to:
                                                                                                                                               Ecumenical Hunger Program

   I wish to designate my contribution as follows: (select one)
                                                                                 Silicon Valley Community Foundation                           Project Read
                                                                                 Send coupon and check, if applicable, to:
                                                                                                                                               Ravenswood Family Health Center
   T In my name as shown above                                                      The Almanac Holiday Fund
   T In the name of business above                                                  c/o Silicon Valley Community Foundation                    St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room
                                                                                    2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300
          OR:    T In honor of:    T In memory of:      T As a gift for:            Mountain View, CA 94040                                    Second Harvest Food Bank
    _____________________________________________________________                The Almanac Holiday Fund is a donor advised                   InnVision Shelter Network
                           (Name of person)                                      fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation,
                                                                                 a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.                        StarVista
                                                                                 A contribution to this fund allows your
                                                                                 donation to be tax deductible to the fullest
                                                                                                                                               Fair Oaks Community Center
                                                                                 extent of the law.                                            Health Connected

                                                                                                                                December 9, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ21
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
Peninsulal Christmas Services
                                                                                                                                                    CHRIST CHURCH
                                                                                                                                                    The Episcopal Parish of Portola Valley & Woodside
                                                                                                                                                             CHRISTMAS EVE:
                                                                                                                                                    Children’s Pageant Eucharist at 3 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                  Candlelit Eucharist with Choir at 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                             CHRISTMAS DAY: Holy Eucharist with Carols at 10 a.m.
                                                                                                                                            815 Portola Road, Portola Valley; tel. (650) 851-0224; 

               WOODSIDE VILLAGE CHURCH                                                                                                                  Valley Presbyterian Church
               *LSLIYH[PUN.VK»Z3V]L࠮7YVJSHPTPUN[OL.VZWLS࠮9LHJOPUN6\[[V:LY]L

                                                                                                                                                             in the Redwoods
                                 Enjoy a Village Christmas                                                                                                  945 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA
                                                                                                                                                                       650-851-8282
                                                Advent Worship Celebrations                                                                                     www.valleypreschurch.org
                                                      :\UKH`ZH[ !HT

                                            +LJ36=,y+LJ16@                                                                           Christmas Eve Worship
                     Children’s Christmas Pageant -+LJH[ !HT        5:00 pm            Family Candlelight Service
         Mini Christmas Faire with Crafts, Music and Santa -+LJHT[V!WT

                           Candlelight Christmas Eve Service -+LJH[WT                            10:00 pm           Candlelight Service
                                                                                                                                                                    Lessons & Carols
                                       WOODSIDE VILLAGE CHURCH
                3154 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 650-851-1587 www.wvchurch.org

                                                                                                                                                 Christmas blessings from
                                                                                                                                                St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
                                                                                                                                                          Let us celebrate together!
                                                                                                                                                     Christmas Eve—Thursday, 12/24
                                                                                                                                             4PM Children’s Christmas Pageant & Eucharist
                                                                                                                                             5:30PM Community Dinner Free to all; RSVP appreciated
                                                                                                                                             7:30PM Choral Prelude
                                                                                                                                             8PM Festival Eucharist with Choir

                                                                                                                                                       Christmas Day—Friday, 12/25
                                                                                                                                             10AM Holy Eucharist with Carols

                                                                                                                                                 First Sunday after Christmas — 12/27
                                                                                                                                             10AM Christmas Lessons & Carols and Eucharist
                                                                                                                                                  Please join us after each service for coffee and cookies,

                                                    Inspirations                                                                                           with piñatas following the pageant.

                                                                                                                                                          St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
       is a resource for ongoing religious services and special events.                                                                          2650 Sand Hill Rd (at Monte Rosa), Menlo Park
     To inquire about or to reserve space in Inspirations, please contact                                                                                         650-854-6555
            Blanca Yoc at 223-6596 or email byoc@paweekly.com                                                                                                 stbedesmenlopark.org

22QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
#OLDWELL "ANKER                                                                                                                                                                  #1 IN CALIFORNIA

Atherton                                                    $12,880,000                                          Los Altos Hills                                         $8,888,000                                                    Palo Alto                                                         $6,999,888
Unparalleled distinction in Central Atherton. Lavish estate with beauti-                                         State of the art contemporary home on 1.3 ac, top custom details,                                                     728 Addison Ave. Modern Mediterranean estate custom-built in 2014, perfect
ful grounds. 5 BR/6 full BA + 2 half                                                                             pool. 14123TracyCt.com 7 BR/6 BA                                                                                      floor plan for entertaining. 5 BR/3.5 BA. Open house Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30pm
Hugh Cornish                CalBRE #00912143               650.324.4456                                          Elaine White              CalBRE #01182467             650.566.5323                                                   Alex Comsa                      CalBRE #01875782                650.325.6161

Los Altos                                                                            $5,000,000                  Menlo Park                                                 $3,895,000                                                 Woodside                                                      $3,395,000
Commercial Bldg Los Altos Vault & Safe Depository.                                                               Beautifully landscaped w/ brick walkways & patios, sunny seating areas                                                Gorgeous views of the western hills, remod. interiors, a fully equipped
Www.121FirstStreet.com.                                                                                          and places to play. 6 BR/5 BA                                                                                         home theatre. 4 BR/2.5 BA
Jan Strohecker           CalBRE #00620365                                          650.325.6161                  Pat McDonnell/ Sophie KirkCalBRE #01926896/ 01926401                                                                  Erika Demma               CalBRE #01230766                 650.851.2666
                                                                                                                                                                           650.324.4456

Menlo Park                                              $2,400,000                                               Palo Alto                                                 $2,199,000                                                  Palo Alto                                                     $1,998,000
JUST SOLD. Two bedrooms, two and half baths, den. Sep dining room.                                               291 Creekside Drive Beautiful newly renovated Eichler home in the                                                     Light-filled single level ranch style 3BR, 2.5BA home with large family
Over 2600 sq ft. 2 BR/2.5 BA                                                                                     heart of Greenmeadow Community 4 BR/2 BA                                                                              room. Gunn High! 3 BR/2.5 BA
Sue Crawford               CalBRE #00587710           650.324.4456                                               Elena Talis              CalBRE #01396001               650.325.6161                                                  Gwen Luce                      CalBRE #00879652             650.324.4456

Menlo Park                                            $1,849,000                                                 Menlo Park                                               $1,598,000                                                   Woodside                                                   $1,395,000
Storybook charm with dormer windows and unique turret entrance.                                                  2131 Avy Ave Rarely available stunning Menlo Heights End Unit town-                                                   This wonderful home has an open floorpln w/decks & spa w/vws of
5 BR/2 BA                                                                                                        house w/attached 2car garage! Hurry! 3 BR/2.5 BA                                                                      western hills. WDS Schls. 2 BR/1 BA. Loft used as 2nd bdrm.
Rebecca Johnson/Karen FrylingCalBRE #70000667       650.323.7751                                                 Jan Strohecker            CalBRE #00620365             650.325.6161                                                   Margot Lockwood             CalBRE #01017519             650.851.2666

Woodside                                                $1,198,000                                               La Honda                                                     $829,000                                                 La Honda                                                         $589,000
Updated home w/ open LR, hi ceilings & remodeled kitchen w/ an                                                   $70,000 Reduction! Tahoe style hm on lg lot. Mstr suite wing w/sky-                                                   Charming, sunny & light filled! Lg deck, remod. kit, new floors, section 1
additional 1/1 in law apt. 2 BR/2 BA                                                                             lights. Sep in-law w/BA. 4 BR/2 BA                                                                                    pest completed. 2 BR/2 BA
Valerie Trenter              CalBRE #01367578         650.323.7751                                               Janis Friedenberg Grube CalBRE #01365341                 650.851.2666                                                 Janis Friedenberg Grube CalBRE #01365341                    650.851.2666

                                                                                        CaliforniaMoves.com |                                   californiahome.me |                              /cbcalifornia |                     /cb_california |                      /cbcalifornia |                     /coldwellbanker
          ª$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FBM&TUBUF--$"MM3JHIUT3FTFSWFE$PMEXFMM#BOLFS¥JTBSFHJTUFSFEUSBEFNBSLMJDFOTFEUP$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FBM&TUBUF--$"O&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ$PNQBOZ&RVBM)PVTJOH0QQPSUVOJUZ&BDI$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FTJEFOUJBM#SPLFSBHF0GmDFJT0XOFECZB4VCTJEJBSZPG/35--$#3&-JDFOTF

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     December 9, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ23
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
Arden Road
                                                                                                                                  233                Menlo Park

                                                                                                                             OPEN HOUSE
                                                                                                                          Saturday & Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 pm
                                                                                                                             Available for private showings

                                                                                                                          Located in the Heart of Felton Gables
                                                                                                                          U Beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home
                                                                                                                            with original 1938 details
                                                                                                                          U Newly refinished wide plank oak floors throughout
                                                                                                                          U Sunroom with a full bank of windows
                                                                                                                          U Endless possibilities - enjoy as is, remodel, expand
                                                                                                                            or build new
                                                                                                                          U Private 9,450 square foot lot with heritage oaks
                                                                                                                          U Excellent Menlo Park schools
                                                                                                                          U Minutes to downtown
                                                                                                                                        Offered at $2,098,000

                                                                   JUDY CITRON " 650.543.1206
                                                                   jcitron@apr.com " judycitron.com
                                                                                 
                                                                      #73 Agent Nationwide, per The Wall Street Journal                        Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

                                                                                                                                   Your weekly
            The first step in planning your weekend starts here                                                                  email with tips
                                                                                                                                   and insights
                                                                                                                             about hot events
                                                                                                                            and cool activities

                                                                                                                                                                    • Music
                                                                                                                                                                    • Eating out
                                                                                                                                                                    • Movies
                                                                                                                                                                    • Fun and free
                                                                                                                                                                    • Art exhibits
                                                                                                                                                                    • Theater
                                        EAT            SEE             PLAY                                                                                         • Lectures
                                                                                                                                                                      and learning

                                                 SIGN UP AT

                   AlmanacNews.com/express/weekend
                                       Presented by

24QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
Bay Area Collection
Menlo Park. Palo Alto. Burlingame 650.314.7200 | pacificunion.com

 APPOINTMENT ONLY                                                                   APPOINTMENT ONLY

1 Faxon Road, Atherton                                                             85 Greenoaks, Atherton
$20,700,000                                                                        $12,950,000
5+ BD / 5+ BA                                                                      6 BD / 5+ BA

Custom gated estate in premier Menlo Circus Club location on 1.7+ acres with       Superb new construction by Laurel Homes and Adcon Builders. Premier location in
solar-heated pool, golf practice hole.                                             Lindenwood. Pool spa, 1BD/1BA guest house.
1faxon.com
                                                                                   Tom LeMieux, 650.465.7459
Tom LeMieux, 650.465.7459                                                          tom@tomlemieux.com
tom@tomlemieux.com

 AVAILABLE                                                                          APPOINTMENT ONLY

191 Meadowood , Portola Valley                                                     580 Washington Ave, Palo Alto
$3,495,000                                                                         $3,188,000
2+ acres                                                                           3 BD / 3 BA

Gracious lot. Views of Windy Hill. 7k sf allowable* Imagine the possibilities!     Exquisitely remodeled 2 story home in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Beautiful home with
                                                                                   many distinctive architectural features.
Jennifer Pollock, 650.867.0609
Deanna Tarr, 415.999.1232                                                          Doyle Rundell, 650.722.1385
                                                                                   doyle@pacunion.com

 AMAZING VIEW                                                                       RENTAL IN LINDENWOOD

101 Alma Street #1103, Palo Alto                                                   82 Linden Avenue, Atherton
$2,100,000                                                                         $25,000 / month
3 BD / 3 BA                                                                        7 BD / 5+ BA

Bright and light Living Room with open space, updated kitchen. 24hr Security and   Contemporary, light lled home with rooms opening to the patio & pool on almost 1
doorman, on-site management, gym, pool.                                            acre. Pool and guest house.

Amy Sung, 650.468.4834                                                             Tom LeMieux, 650.465.7459
amy@amysung.com                                                                    tom@tomlemieux.com

                                                                                                         December 9, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ25
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker' - Local ballet company merges 'Nutcracker' with 'Wonderful Life' in premiere production - Almanac Online
Marketplace
 PLACE AN AD                                             fogster.com is a unique website offering FREE postings from communities throughout the Bay Area and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   fogster.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               THE PENINSULA’S
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Combining the reach of the Web with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       print ads reaching over 150,000 readers!

                                                             an opportunity for your ad to appear in the Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac and the Mountain View Voice.
        ONLINE
        fogster.com                                                                                                                                245 Miscellaneous                             460 Pilates                                    Social Security Disability

                                                               Bulletin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                benefits. Unable to work? Denied ben-
                                                                                                                                                   AT&T U-Verse Internet                         Did You Know
        E-MAIL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                efits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing!
                                                                                                                                                   starting at $15/month or TV & Internet        144 million U.S. Adults read a                 Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at
                                                                                                                                                   starting at $49/month for 12 months           Newspaper print copy each week?                1-800-966-1904 to start your application
        ads@fogster.com                                                                                                                            with 1-year agreement. Call 1- 800-453-0516   Discover the Power of Newspaper

                                                               Board
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                today! (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                                                                   to learn more. (Cal-SCAN)                     Advertising. For a free brochure call 916-
                                                                                                                                                                                                 288-6019 or email elizabeth@cnpa.com           Structured Settlement
        PHONE                                                                                         Piano Lessons
                                                                                                                                                   DirecTV
                                                                                                                                                   Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE Installation.     (Cal-SCAN)                                     Sell your structured settlement or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                annuity payments for CASH NOW. You
        650.326.8216                                    115 Announcements
                                                        Pregnant?
                                                                                                      Quality Piano Lessons in Menlo Park.
                                                                                                      Call (650)838-9772 Alita Lake
                                                                                                                                                   FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME
                                                                                                                                                   CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                don’t have to wait for your future pay-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ments any longer! Call 1-800-673-5926
                                                                                                                                                   Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket                                                              (Cal-SCAN)
                                                        Considering adoption? Call us first.                                                       Included (Select Packages) New
 Now you can log on to                                  Living expenses, housing, medical, and       140 Lost & Found                              Customers Only. CALL 1-800-385-9017                                                          636 Insurance
 fogster.com, day or
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jobs
                                                        continued support afterwards. Choose         lost keys at Menlo atherton high              (CalSCAN)
                                                        adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7.                                                                                                                                              Health and Dental Insurance
 night and get your ad                                  1-877-879-4709 (CalSCAN)
                                                                                                     145 Non-Profits
                                                                                                                                                   DISH TV
                                                                                                                                                   Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lowest Prices. We have the best rates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                from top companies! Call Now! 888-989-
 started immediately online.                            Pregnant?
                                                                                                     Needs                                         SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About                                                         4807. (CalSCAN)
 Most listings are free and
                                                        Thinking of adoption? Talk with car-
                                                        ing agency specializing in matching
                                                                                                                                                   FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now!         500 Help Wanted
                                                                                                     DONATE BOOKS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY               888-992-1957 (AAN CAN)                        Dry Cleaners                                   640 Legal Services
 include a one-line free                                Birthmothers with Families Nationwide.
                                                        LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s       WISH LIST FRIENDS OF PA LIBRARY               COOK BOOK SALE                                Experience spotter/presser needed for          Blood Thinner Xarelto?
 print ad in our Peninsula                              One True Gift Adoptions. 866-413-6293.                                                     Table Saw
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Dry Cleaners. Will train exp presser. Full     If you or a loved one took the blood
                                                        Void in Illinois/ New Mexico/Indiana         150 Volunteers                                                                              time Mon-Fri. Call (650) 329-0998.             thinner Xarelto and had complications
 newspapers with the                                    (AAN CAN)                                    Become a nature volunteer!
                                                                                                                                                   Medium duty tabhle saw, large table
                                                                                                                                                   plus sawdust collection box. Good              Medical Billing                               due to internal bleeding after January
 option of photos and                                   ASST SECTION MGRS FOR FOPAL                  Become an EcoCenter Docent!                   shape. 650-366-2220                            30 hrs/wk, 8:30am-2:30pm, M-F. No             2012 you MAY be due financial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                compensation. Call Injuryfone 1-800-
 additional lines. Exempt                               BOOK SALE -at Menlo Park Library             Fosterers Needed for Cats                     260 Sports &
                                                                                                                                                                                                  experience required. Need good
                                                                                                                                                                                                  math & EXCELLENT typing skills.               425-4701. (Cal-SCAN)
 are employment ads,                                    Dance Classes for 3 years - Teen             FRIENDS OF THE PALO ALTO LIBRARY
                                                                                                                                                   Exercise Equipment                             Begins @ $12/hr. Room to advance.             Did You Know
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Office in Menlo Park, CA. Send CV to          Information is power and content is
 which include a web                                    Holiday Craft Fair                           JOIN OUR ONLINE STOREFRONT TEAM               Every Business                                 dbs@facinc.org with subject heading           King? Do you need timely access to
 listing charge. Home                                   HUGE USED BOOK SALE/FREE BOOKS               Stanford Museum Volunteer                     has a story to tell! Get your message out      “HR Dept”                                     public notices and remain relevant in
                                                                                                                                                   with California’s PRMedia Release — the                                                      today’s hostile business climate? Gain
 Services and Mind & Body                               Montclair Women’s Big Band                   YMCA’s Reach & Rise Mentoring
                                                                                                                                                   only Press Release Service operated by                                                       the edge with California Newspaper
 Services require contact                                                                                                                          the press to get press! For more info
                                                                                                                                                   contact Elizabeth @ 916-288-6019 or
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Retail
                                                                                                                                                                                                  SlingShot Connections is NOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Publishers Association new innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                website capublicnotice.com and check
 with a Customer Sales                                                                                                                             http://prmediarelease.com/california           HIRING: Work for a company located            out the FREE One-Month Trial Smart
                                                                                                                                                                                                  within a world-renowned university
 Representative.                                                                                                                                   (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  in Palo Alto, CA.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Search Feature. For more information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                call Elizabeth @ (916) 288-6019 or www.
 So, the next time you have
 an item to sell, barter, give
                                                                                                            For Sale                                      Kid’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cashiers, Order Pullers,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Merchandisers. Cashier and
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Customer Service experience a plus!
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Contact us for more info!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                capublicnotice.com (Cal-SCAN)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                655 Photography
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Did You Know
 away or buy, get the perfect                                                                        202 Vehicles Wanted                                                                          Email resumes: jobs@slingshotcon-
 combination: print ads in
 your local newspapers,
                                                        Russian Christmas Festival
                                                        lucky barrel: $1-2 wrapped gifts, sou-
                                                        venirs, raffle, fresh wreaths, paintings,
                                                        cards.
                                                                                                     Cash for Cars
                                                                                                     Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top
                                                                                                                                                          Stuff                                   nections.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Or call us at 408-247-8233
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                7 IN 10 Americans or 158 million U.S.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Adults read content from newspaper
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                media each week? Discover the Power
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                of Newspaper
                                                                                                     Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Call For
 reaching more than 150,000                                                                          Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808                 355 Items for Sale                            540 Domestic Help                              Advertising. For a free brochure call 916-
 readers, and unlimited free                                                                         www.cash4car.com (AAN CAN)                    6-12 Months cooler weather outfi              Wanted                                         288-6019 or email elizabeth@cnpa.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                     Donate Your Car, Truck, Boat                                                                caregiver needed
 web postings reaching                                                                               to Heritage for the Blind. FREE 3 Day
                                                                                                                                                   Snow bibb size 7 Black $14
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Caregiver needed for elderly man in
 hundreds of thousands
 additional people!!
                                                                                                     Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing,
                                                                                                     All Paperwork Taken Care of. Call
                                                                                                     800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                                                                   Sweet Lion Costume12-24month$20               Palo Alto 5 days a week mainly prepar-
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ing meals. Live in or out 650-862-0753               Home
                                                         Silicon Valley: How to succeed
                                                                                                     I Buy Old Porsches
                                                                                                     911, 356. 1948-1973 only. Any condition.
                                                                                                                                                          Mind                                   560 Employment
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Information                                          Services
 INDEX
                                                         through relentless failure. Startups,
                                                                                                     Top $$ paid. Finders Fee. Call 707-965-9546
                                                         the real story.

     QBULLETIN                BOARD                     Please see http://SlumsOfPaloAlto.
                                                         com/ for more details
                                                                                                     or email porscheclassics@yahoo.com
                                                                                                     (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                     Older Car, Boat or RV?
                                                                                                                                                          & Body                                 Drivers - $2K Sign-On Bonus!
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Love Your Truck, Love Your Job! 401K +
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Great Benefits. Avg $1100 Weekly. CDL-A
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Req - (877) 258-8782
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                715 Cleaning
        100-199                                                                                      Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the                                                        www.drive4melton.com (Cal-SCAN)                Services
                                                        Stanford Museum Volunteer                    humane thing. Donate it to the Humane         425 Health Services
     QFOR SALE                                                                                                                                                                                  Paid in Advance!                               Eco1 Dry Cleaners
                                                                                                     Society. Call 1-800-743-1482 (Cal-SCAN)       CPAP/BIPAP Supplies                                                                          4546 El Camino Real (Los Altos)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures
        200-299                                         130 Classes &                                                                              CPAP/BIPAP supplies at little or no cost                                                     www.eco1drycleaners.com
                                                                                                     210 Garage/Estate                             from Allied Medical Supply Network!           From Home! No Experience Required.
     QKIDS STUFF                                       Instruction                                                                                Fresh supplies delivered right to your        Helping home workers since                     Mary’s Housecleaning
                                                        Airline Careers                              Sales                                         door. Insurance may cover all costs.          2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start               7 days/week. 10+ years exp. Good refs.
        330-399                                         Start Here — Get trained as FAA certi-       Dish Network                                  800-421-4309. (Cal-SCAN)                      Immediately! www.TheIncomeHub.com              Serving MV area. 650/630-9348
                                                                                                     Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/                                                         (AAN CAN)                                      Orkopina Housecleaning
                                                        fied Aviation Technician. Financial aid
     QMIND & BODY                                      for qualified students. Job placement        month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle
                                                                                                                                                   Eliminate Cellulite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Celebrating 30 years cleaning homes in
                                                                                                                                                   and Inches in weeks! All natural. Odor
        400-499
     QJ
         OBS
                                                        assistance. Call Aviation Institute of
                                                        Maintenance 866-231-7177. (Cal-SCAN)
                                                        Airline Careers
                                                                                                     & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/
                                                                                                     month.) CALL Now 1-800-357-0810
                                                                                                     (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                                                                   free. Works for men or women. Free
                                                                                                                                                   month supply on select packages. Order
                                                                                                                                                   now! 844-244-7149 (M-F 9am-8pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Business                                your area. 650/962-1536

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                748 Gardening/
        500-599                                         begin here. Get started by training          MV: 706 Muir Drive, 12/5 & 12/12,             central) (AAN CAN)                                                                           Landscaping
     QB
         USINESS
                                                        as FAA certified Aviation Technician.
                                                        Financial aid for qualified students. Job
                                                        placement assistance. Call Aviation
                                                                                                     10-3
                                                                                                     Stuffed animals, Hallmark ornaments,
                                                                                                     Christmas items, dolls.
                                                                                                                                                   Got Knee Plain? Back Pain?
                                                                                                                                                   Shoulder Pain? Get a pain- relieving                 Services                                 J. Garcia Garden Maintenance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Service
        SERVICES                                        Institute of Maintenance 800-725-1563        Palo Alto, 50 Embarcadero, Dec. 12, 9-3
                                                                                                                                                   brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare
                                                                                                                                                   Patients Call Health Hotline Now!                                                             Free est. 21 years exp. 650/366-4301
        600-699                                         (AAN CAN)                                                                                  1-800-796-5091 (Cal-SCAN)                     604 Adult Care
                                                        133 Music Lessons                            215 Collectibles &                            Life Alert. 24/7                              Offered
     QH
         OME                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LANDA’S GARDENING &
                                                                                                     Antiques                                      Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button       A Place for Mom
        SERVICES                                        Christina Conti Private Piano
                                                        Instruction                                  Cyber Bonsai-Will Deliver - $275
                                                                                                                                                   sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar.
                                                                                                                                                   Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE
                                                                                                                                                                                                 The nation’s largest senior living refer-       LANDSCAPING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 *Yard Maint. *New Lawns. *Rototil
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ral service. Contact our trusted,local
        700-799                                         Lessons in your home. Bachelor of
                                                                                                     Rare Pokemon cards for sale - $15-35          Brochure. CALL 800-714-1609.                  experts today! Our service is FREE/             *Clean Ups *Tree Trim *Power Wash
                                                        Music. 650/493-6950                                                                        (Cal-SCAN)                                    no obligation. CALL 1-800-550-4822.             *Irrigation timer programming. 19 yrs
     QFOR RENT/                                       Hope Street Music Studios                    235 Wanted to Buy                                                                           (Cal-SCAN)
                                                                                                                                                   Safe Step Walk-in Tub
        FOR SALE                                        Now on Old Middefield Way, MV. Most
                                                                                                     Cash for Diabetic Test Strips                 Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be
        REAL ESTATE
                                                        instruments, voice. All ages and levels
                                                                                                     Up to $35/Box! Sealed & Unexpired.            fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation.      624 Financial                                        No phone
                                                        650-961-2192                                                                               Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-
                                                                                                     Payment Made SAME DAY. Highest Prices                                                       Big Trouble with IRS?
        800-899                                         www.HopeStreetMusicStudios.com
                                                                                                     Paid!! Call Juley Today! 800-413-3479.        In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American     Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS?              number in the ad?
                                                                                                     www.CashForYourTestStrips.com                 Made. Installation Included. Call 800-        Stop wage and bank levies, liens and
     QP
         UBLIC/LEGAL                                        To place a Classified ad in             (Cal-SCAN)                                    799-4811 for $750 Off. (Cal-SCAN)             audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues,          GO TO
        NOTICES                                                    The Almanac,                                                                    Struggling with Drugs?                        & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 844-753-
                                                               The Palo Alto Weekly or               240 Furnishings/                              Or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to        1317 (AAN CAN)                                   FOGSTER.COM for
        995-997                                               The Mountain View Voice                Household items                               someone who cares. Call The Addiction
                                                                  call 326-8216 or                                                                 Hope and Help Line for a free assess-         It’s easy to Place your ad via the internet.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 just go to — www.TheAlmanacOnline.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  contact information
                                                                                                     Christmas Dish Sets                           ment. 800-978-6674
 The publisher waives any and all claims or                        at fogster.com
 consequential damages due to errors. Embarcadero
 Media cannot assume responsibility for the claims or
 performance of its advertisers. Embarcadero Media
 has the right to refuse, edit or reclassify any ad

                                                                    GO TO FOGSTER.COM TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS
 solely at its discretion without prior notice.

26QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
MARKETPLACE the printed version of                                                       THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE

                                                      fogster.com                                                                      TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS
                                                                                                                                       GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM

                                                                                                                            Public Notices
R.G. Landscape                                  Menlo Park, Allied Arts, 2 BR/1 BA -
Drought tolerant native landscapes and          $4695
succulent gardens. Demos, installations,        Mountain View, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $3990.
maint. Free est. 650/468-8859
                                                Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $4350/mo
751 General                                     Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA
                                                Nice Family Home near Midtown on
Contracting                                     quiet cul-de-sac. Large backyard, 2-car
 NOTICE TO READERS                              garage, laundry. Fireplace, hardwood
                                                floors, sliding glass doors to redwood
 It is illegal for an unlicensed person         deck. One-year lease, tenant pays utili-
 to perform contracting work on any             ties, garden service included.                                                         WM PAINTING                                 CARE BY DELIVERY M.C.C.
 project valued at $500.00 or more in
                                                Portola Valley, 2 BR/2 BA - $5,500.00
                                                                                           995 Fictitious Name                         FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT          FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
 labor and materials. State law also
                                                                                           Statement                                   File No.: 267304                            File No.: 267398
 requires that contractors include
 their license numbers on all advertis-
                                                Redwood City (emerald Hills), 4 BR/3.5
                                                BA - $5500                                 SPOT ON VIDEO PRODUCTION
                                                                                                                                       The following person (persons) is (are)
                                                                                                                                       doing business as:
                                                                                                                                                                                   The following Person(s) is (are) doing
                                                                                                                                                                                   business as:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       796;,*;
 ing. Check your contractor’s status                                                       FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
                                                Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $5,500                                                       WM Painting, located at 3015 E.             Care By Delivery M.C.C., located at
 at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB
 (2752). Unlicensed persons taking              Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $4,800.00
                                                                                           File No.: 267137
                                                                                           The following person (persons) is (are)
                                                                                                                                       Bayshore Rd., #203, Redwood City, CA        732 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica, CA                  @6LLRS`
                                                                                           doing business as:
                                                                                           Gameplay Productions, located at 1255       94044, San Mateo County.
                                                                                                                                       Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-
                                                                                                                                                                                   NOTICE OF HEARING: January 5, 2016,
                                                                                                                                                                                   9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, Room: 2D of the             0[»ZPUL_WLUZP]L
903303. 650/388-8577                                                                       Woodside Rd., Apt. 9, Redwood City, CA                                                  Superior Court of California, County

775 Asphalt/
                                                   VY;OL4V\U[HPU=PL^
                                                            =VPJL
                                                                                           94061, San Mateo County.
                                                                                           Registered owner(s):
                                                                                                                                       ing owner(s):
                                                                                                                                       TYLER SHA
                                                                                                                                                                                   of San Mateo, located at 400 County
                                                                                                                                                                                   Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and easy.
                                                                                           CHEYENNE DECKER                             732 Rockaway Beach Ave.
                                                                                                                                                                                   A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Concrete                                              JHSSVY                    1255 Woodside Rd. Apt. 9                    Pacifica, CA 94044
                                                                                                                                                                                   shall be published at least once each
Roe General Engineering                                                                    Redwood City, CA 94061                      This business is conducted by: An
Asphalt, concrete, pavers, tiles, sealing,
                                                       H[MVNZ[LYJVT                      This business is conducted by: An           Individual.
                                                                                                                                                                                   week for four successive weeks prior to
                                                                                                                                                                                   the date set for hearing on the petition
artificial turf. 36 yrs exp. No job too                                                    Individual.                                 The registrant commenced to transact
                                                                                                                                                                                   in the following newspaper of general
                                                                                                                                       business under the fictitious business                                                    LEHUA GREENMAN
small. Lic #663703. 650/814-5572
                                                      No phone number                      The registrant commenced to transact
                                                                                           business under the fictitious business      name(s) listed above on N/A.
                                                                                                                                                                                   circulation, printed in this county:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         All Gave
                                                                                                                                                                                    THE ALMANAC
                                                                                                                                       This statement was filed with the
781 Pest Control                                      PU[OLHK&.6;6                     name(s) listed above on N/A.                                                            Date: November 12, 2015
                                                                                           This statement was filed with the
                                                                                           County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
                                                                                                                                       County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
                                                                                                                                       County on December 1, 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                   /s/ Mark R. Forcum                                     Some.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Some Gave
                                                                                                                                                                                   Acting Presiding Judge
                                                    FOGSTER.COM                            County on November 4, 2015.                 (ALM Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015)              (ALM Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2015)
                                                                                           (ALM Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2015)                                                                                                              All.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                December 7, 1941
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ~ Pearl Harbor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Remembrance
 Attic Clean-Up & Rodent Removal                                                                                                             To place a Classified ad in The Almanac                                                                  Day
                                                             We handle all your
 Are you in the Bay Area? Do you
 have squeaky little terrors living in
 your attic or crawlspace? What you                                                                                                         call 326-8216 or online at fogster.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  245-1845
                                                                LEGAL
 are looking for is right here! Call                                                                                                                                                                                                                 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
 Attic Star now to learn about our
 rodent removal services and cleaning
 options. You can also get us to take
 out your old, defunct insulation and
 install newer, better products.
                                                                publishing needs                                                                 A variety of home financing
 Call (866) 391-3308 now and get your
 work done in no time!                                                                                                                           solutions to meet your needs
       Real                                          ࠮7\ISPJ/LHYPUN
                                                       5V[PJLZ
                                                                                           ࠮5V[PJLZVM7L[P[PVU[V
                                                                                             Administer Estate
                                                                                                                                                 0IXȈWKIXWXEVXIHXSHE]
                                                                                                                                                                     :MGOM7ZIRHWKEEVH
                                                                                                                                                                     Mortgage Loan Officer, SVP

       Estate
                                                                                                                                                                     NMLS ID: 633619
                                                                                                                                                                     650-400-6668 Mobile
                                                     ࠮9LZVS\[PVUZ                         ࠮3PLU:HSL                                                               vicki.svendsgaard@bankofamerica.com
                                                                                                                                                                     mortgage.bankofamerica.com/vickisvendsgaard

801 Apartments/                                      ࠮)PK5V[PJLZ                         ࠮;Y\Z[LL»Z:HSL
Condos/Studios
 MP: 1BR/1BA
 Near dntn. Furn. $2K/mo., incl. utils.                                        the Almanac
                                                                                                                                            Bank of America, N.A. and the other business/organization mentioned in this advertisement are not affiliated; each
805 Homes for Rent
Emerald Hills, 3 BR/2 BA - $$5,500.00
                                                                  (650) 223-6578                                                            company is independently responsible for the products and services it offers. Bank of America may compensate
                                                                                                                                            select real estate companies and builders for marketing its home loan products and services. Bank of America, N.A.,
                                                                                                                                            Member FDIC.        Equal Housing Lender. ©2014 Bank of America Corporation. Credit and collateral are subject to
Los Altos, 3 BR/2 BA - $4250                                                                                                                approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are
                                                                                                                                            subject to change without notice. ARK69DJ5 HL-113-AD 09-2014
Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $5,200.00
                                                                                                                                                                      December 9, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ27
Coldwell Banker                                                                                                                                                                 #1 IN CALIFORNIA

                                                             WOODSIDE                                                                                                                ATHERTON                                                                                                         LOS ALTOS HILLS

                                            155 KINGS MOUNTAIN RD $16,995,000                                                                                      247 ATHERTON AVE               $12,880,000                                                                            14123 TRACY CT                   $8,888,000
      ERIKA DEMMA                                                                                                       HUGH CORNISH                                                                                                             ELAINE WHITE
                                            'SYRXV]IWXEXITVSTVIRSZEXIH I\-                                                                                   &(WYMXIWEJYPP]IUYMTTIH&(KYIWX-                                                                             Stunning 7BD/6BA state of the art con-
       650.740.2970                         TERHIHSR¾EXEGRIEVXS[R1EMRVIW                                     650.324.4456                              LSYWI FIEYXMJYPP]ETTSMRXIHKVSYRHW[                                     650.566.5323                           XIQTSVEV]LSQISREGXSTGYWXSQ
   edemma@cbnorcal.com                                                                                               hcornish@cbnorcal.com                                                                                                   ewhite@cbnorcal.com
                                            w/5BD/4 full BA+ 2 half BA. Entertain-                                                                                 ETSSPWTE½VITPEGI SYXHSSVOMXGLIR                                                                            HIXEMPWTSSPFEGOWXSKVIIRFIPXEYTEMV
       CalBRE #01230766                                                                                                    CalBRE #00912143                                                                                                       CalBRE #01182467
                                            QIRXGEFEyEEHNSMRMRK&(&%KWXLWI                                                                                  http://247atherton.com/                                                                                               YRMX4%7GLPW8VEG]'XGSQ

                                                             WOODSIDE                                                                                                              MENLO PARK                                                                                                             WOODSIDE

                                            12424 SKYLINE BLVD               $4,549,000                                                                            60 POLITZER DR                   $3,895,000                                                                           785 W CALIFORNIA WAY               $3,395,000
     VALERIE TRENTER                                                                                                   PAT MCDONNELL/                                                                                                            ERIKA DEMMA
                                            Estate home on 5 acres, gorgeous ocean                                       SOPHIE KIRK                               &IEYXMJYPP]PERHWGETIH[FVMGO[EPO[E]W                                                                             Gorgeous vws of the western hills, remod.
       650.888.6930                         views, sep studio, 7 car garage, chef ’s                                                                                 TEXMSWWYRR]WIEXMRKEVIEWERHTPEGIW                                     650.740.2970                           MRXIVMSVW[JVIWL½RMWLIWEJYPP]IUYMTTIH
 valerie.trenter@cbnorcal.com
                                            kitchen, master suite, tennis ct & spacious                                   650.324.4456                             XSTPE]                                                                 edemma@cbnorcal.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         home theatre. Private almost 1 ac grounds.
       CalBRE #01367578                                                                                             CalBRE #01926896/ 01926401                                                                                                    CalBRE #01230766
                                            decks w/ amazing views.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4BD/2.5BA.

                                                      MENLO PARK | SOLD                                                                                                              PALO ALTO                                                                                          MENLO PARK | OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4

                                            35 HALLMARK CIRCLE             $2,400,000                                                                              393 WHITCLEM DR                  $1,998,000                           REBECCA JOHNSON/                                2140 CAMINO A LOS CERROS $1,849,000
     SUE CRAWFORD                                                                                                           GWEN LUCE
                                            Spacious, three-level town home offers a                                                                               0MKLX½PPIHWMRKPIPIZIP&6&%VERGL                                KAREN FRYLING                                7XSV]FSSOGLEVQ[MXLHSVQIV[MRHS[W
       650.324.4456                                                                                                         650.324.4456
   scrawford@cbnorcal.com
                                            VIQEVOEFPISTTSVXYRMX]8[SFIHVSSQW
                                                                                                                        gluce@cbnorcal.com
                                                                                                                                                                   [PEVKIJEQMP]VSSQXLEXLEWEXXEGLIHô                            650.438.2331/650.281.8752                        ERHYRMUYIXYVVIXIRXVERGIPSGEXIHMRXLI
                                            X[SERHELEPJFEXLWHIR7ITHMRMRKVSSQ                                                                           FEXL¯GSYPHFIYWIHJSVXLFIHVSSQ                                 Rebecca.Johnson@cbnorcal.com/                   HIWMVEFPI9RMZIVWMX],IMKLXWRIMKLFSVLSSH
       CalBRE #00587710                                                                                                    CalBRE #00879652                                                                                                Karen.Fryling@cbnorcal.com
                                            3ZIVWUJX                                                                                                       guest room/au pair. Gunn High!                                              CalBRE #70000667

                                                             WOODSIDE                                                                                        REDWOOD CITY | OPEN SAT/SUN 12-4                                                                                                             WOODSIDE

                                            610 WOODSIDE WY               $1,395,000                                                                               1846 BARTON ST                     $1,298,000                                                                         330 RIDGE RD                    $1,198,000
 MARGOT LOCKWOOD                                                                                                            GIL ORAHA                                                                                                         VALERIE TRENTER
                                            8LMWWTEGMSYWLSQILEWERSTIR¾SSVTPER                                                                              8YGOIHE[E]MREWSYKLXEJXIVGYPHIWEG                                                                            Updated home w/ open LR, hi ceilings &
     650.400.2528                                                                                                           650.889.0889                                                                                                        650.888.6930
 homes@margotlockwood.com
                                            w/decks & spa with views of western hills.                                gil.oraha@cbnorcal.com
                                                                                                                                                                   XLMWFVFEWMRKPIPIZIPVERGLLSQISRER                          valerie.trenter@cbnorcal.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         remodeled kitch. Spacious master suite
       CalBRE #01017519
                                            0EVKI&(&%PSJXYWIHEWRHFHVQ                                         CalBRE #01355157
                                                                                                                                                                   oversized lot is ideal to live in as-is, update                                CalBRE #01367578
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         with FP & an additional 1/1 in law apt.
                                            lots of storage. Woodside Schools.                                                                                     SVFYMPHRI[                                                                                                         4VMZEXIPSXWYVVSYRHIHF]REXYVI

                                                                                        CaliforniaMoves.com |                                   californiahome.me |                              /cbcalifornia |                     /cb_california |                      /cbcalifornia |                     /coldwellbanker
          ª$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FBM&TUBUF--$"MM3JHIUT3FTFSWFE$PMEXFMM#BOLFS¥JTBSFHJTUFSFEUSBEFNBSLMJDFOTFEUP$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FBM&TUBUF--$"O&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ$PNQBOZ&RVBM)PVTJOH0QQPSUVOJUZ&BDI$PMEXFMM#BOLFS3FTJEFOUJBM#SPLFSBHF0GmDFJT0XOFECZB4VCTJEJBSZPG/35--$#3&-JDFOTF

28QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQDecember 9, 2015
You can also read