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The Marin Master Gardeners host the 9th annual Tomato Market, with 17 varieties of tomato plants for sale. These plants are hand grown from seed in the greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural Center. A team of Master Gardeners will be at the market to help you choose the best varieties for your micro climate, and answer your planting and care questions.

Proceeds from the Tomato Market support the Marin Master Gardeners in their mission of extending research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the community.

Come early, many varieties sell out quickly! Cash or check only.

Celebrate Spring with Bon Air Center at the 16th annual Spring Fair. Mollie Stones Market show-cases local farms, food producers and food busi-

nesses with free food sampling and demonstra-tions. From farm-fresh ingredients to desserts, from delicious snacks to tasty beverages, meet the people behind the food. Taste and learn about the

products and the busi-nesses committed to growing and making food locally.

Well also help you celebrate with music, and entertainment and activities for kids,

Bloodmobile from 11am3pm and there will be special offers from Bon Air Center merchants. Saturday, May 17 11:00am to 3pm.

EAT LOCAL,

PLAY LOCAL,

LIVE LOCAL

SATURDAY, MAY 17

11:00AM TO 3PM

Visit the Preview Gallery Exhibition at Bon Air Center. Each participating artist has a work on display and artist docents are on hand to answer questions. Galleries are open April 22 to May 17.

Gallery hours are: Tu e s d a y- Sa t u rd a y, 11-6pm, Sunday 11-5pm. Closed on Mondays. The Preview Gala on April 26th from 5pm-8pm is the art party of the year, open to the public, and kicks off the event.

Galleries are located at 160 Bon Air Center and 286 Bon Air Center.

April 22 May 17Preview Gala

April 26

The Tomato Market is from 9:30 AM - 12 PM at Bon Air Center

Electric Vehicle Rally 8:30am - Noon

This event promotes Electric Vehicles (EVs), celebrating the joys and benefits of EV driving. 35 drivers of all makes and models of EVs will stop at Bon Air Center where theyll park and display their cars for the public from 10am 11:30am. Drivers will be on hand to chat about their cars and answer questions for the EV-Curious.

Dealerships will be at Bon Air Center to offer test drives of EVs, including Nissan LEAF and others to be announced. Drives are offered from 8:30am Noon on a first-come basis.

Also scheduled is the Sungevity Solar Powered Popsicle Truck. Come learn about installing solar on your home so you can "drive on sunshine," and take advantage of a $750 discount.

The event benefits Cool the Earth, a non-profit that teaches kids in grades K-8 the basic science of climate change. Meet them from 10am 11:30am and find out more.

Three Exciting Events Come to Bon Air Center on Saturday, April 26

For more information about Bon Air Center's Events, go to

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DRESSESAre in bold, rainbow brights, geometric prints and tropical prints.

SWEATERSCropped, oversized, layering mesh tee or sweaters over a dress or leggings. Add a sleeveless blouse or a tee-shirt.

DENIMSkinny and boyfriend jeans a new charm is snipping off the hem and letting it fray, or just cuffing up!

Wedge Sandals are makinga BIG comeback this season for many of our brands. Why do wedge sandals work for so many of us? Well first of all they help to elongate the legs which is always a bonus, and they also cleverly disguise the fact that you are in a heel by

distributing the weight evenly throughout the shoe which makes for a more comfortable ride all day long!

Did you know Orange is the New Black? We are seeing lots of different shades of orange this season which can be a very neutral color because it goes well with earth tones or adds some spice to basic black.

Not feeling Heels? No worries because dressy sneakers can be just as fun and even more comfortable on those long days on your feet. Platinum shades or cutout designs can look fabulous with a floral dress or play up your cute capris, all of which will have your feet feeling amazing during your many spring adventures.

New Looks

In April Lindisima Act 2 is moving to 190 Bon Air Center. Visit www.lindisima-act2.com for more information.

Sole Desire at 184 Bon Air Center specializes in domestic, international & European comfort & fashion footwear

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Santa Maria Pinquito Beans with Avocado, Cilantro & LimeDont let their size fool you! Small but mighty these pinquito beans are a good source of folate, iron, and calcium among other vitamins and minerals.Serving Size: cup beans, avocadoServings: 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:1 cup dried Santa Maria Pinquito Beans1 avocado, cut into quarters, then cubed1 bay leaf, optional1 limecilantroolive oilsalt

DIRECTIONSSoak 1 cup beans in 4 cups water overnight.Drain the beans the next day and transfer them to a heavy pot. Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches, then add the bay leaf. Bring the beans to a boil, then turn them down to a simmer and cook for about 2 hours until tenderadd more water while cooking if necessary. Once the beans are cooked, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste and put a lid on the beans and let rest for about 20 minutes. To serve the beans, place cup beans in a bowl and scatter of the avocado around the beans; squeeze lime juice over the beans and finish with a few leaves of cilantro.Recipe provided by JumpstartMD's Mara Iaconi 240 Bon Air Center 438-4999

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So what is endive (pronounced on-deev)? Most often referred to as Belgian endive, it could be called the elegant member of the chicory family with its tightly packed leaves and smooth, elongated shape. Unlike curly endive or escarole (which are also chicories), the final growth of endive occurs indoors in the dark, contributing to its blanched color. Even the red is grown in the darkits beautiful color is the result of crossing white endive with red Treviso-style chicories.

But, no matter how you pronounce it, endive is one of the most versatile, delicious and healthy vegetables in the world. We are fortunate that the premier American endive grower, California Endive Farms, is located nearby in Rio Vista.

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Avocado & Endive AppetizerIngredients:

2 medium sized avocados1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro24 California Endive leaves

DIRECTIONS:Peel, pit and mash avocados; set aside.

Combine lime juice, Greek yogurt, cumin and cilantro in a small bowl. Stir in avocados. Spoon avocado mixture evenly into endive leaves.

"Original Blue" Endive BoatsIngredients:

Red and white California EndivePt. Reyes Original Blue Cheese CrumblesChopped walnuts, toastedHoney

DIRECTIONS:Separate endive heads into single leaves. Fill each

spear with about one tablespoon of crumbled cheese. Sprinkle walnuts on top of cheese, fan leaves out on a platter and drizzle lightly with honey.

Learn more about California Endive: www.endive.com

Available at Mollie Stone's Market:270 Bon Air Center 461-1164

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5 Days of SmoothiesWith the right ingredients, smoothies can be a nutritious way to start the day. One Medical Group nutritionist Samantha Treyve suggests a blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates (PFC) to keep you satiated until your next meal. These healthful recipes feature whole fruits instead of juices and unsweetened nondairy beverages to reduce added sugar. Simply combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. One Medical Group: 200 Bon Air Center 578-3095

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

Green Smoothie Power SmoothieBerry Avocado

SmoothiePeanut Butter

Banana SmoothieBlueberry Kale

Smoothie

Frozen banana, almond milk and almond butter

make this green smoothie creamy and nutritious.

One Medical nutritionist Karyn Duggan loves spirulina, a protein-

rich algae.

Avocados provide a great source of healthy fat and a creamy consistency to

this smoothie.

This beverage is a healthy morning

meal that only tastes indulgent.

We count four superfoods in this sweet

smoothieand it's delicious to boot!

1 cup almond milk 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (more if

desired)

1 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk

1 banana 1 cup kale

2 handfuls of spinach 1 frozen banana 1/2 avocado 1/2 cup almond or soy milk

1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt

1 peeled frozen banana 2 tablespoons almond butter

1/2 cup berries 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon spirulina 1/2 cup ice 1 tablespoon peanut butter

1/2 cup ice

1 tablespoon almond 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

1 tablespoon almond butter

3 ice cubes

Juiced-Up Nutrition

Its no secret that eating plenty of fruits and vege-tables is a cornerstone of a healthy diet. But how much is "plenty"? The latest

guidelines recommend 4 cups per day (2 cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables) for a person with a suggested caloric intake of 2,000 calories per day. Meeting that goal can often be a challenge, especially if you're prone to grabbing a sandwich or sushi-to-go, rather than a leafy green salad. One satisfying solution: juicing. As a growing number of Americans are dis-covering, whole food juicing is an easy way to add a greater

variety of fruits and vegetables to their diets. Not used to nib-bling on kale? Try it blended with apples and pineapple for a new twist on delicious. Think a cucumber doesn't belong in a cup? Juicing it with oranges and ginger will make you think again. Thanks to an ever-ex-panding selection of juicing equipment available for home and commercial settings, whole food juicing is a trend that's here to stay. So whether you find yourself inspired after a trip to the local Farmers Market, or prefer to enjoy a specialty blend at a local juice bar, give it a whirl!

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Ask any former or current Greenbrae resident who was there in the 1950s and 1960s about the place, and they will always talk about the fun attractions available in the neighborhood. There wasnt a theme park, but scattered across the southern part of Greenbrae at various times were a bowling alley, a large community swimming pool, a minia-ture golf course, a sailing center, a go-kart track, and even a trampoline center.Most early residents remember the Bon Air Trampoline Center, which opened in 1960 but only operated for a few years. It was right along Sir Francis Drake near the Bon Air Super, recalled Iyana Leveque. It was like a

big yard, they had big holes underneath and the trampolines were stretched so it was all at ground level. Instructors supervised the activity and taught acrobatic tricks: People were doing flips and thingsI cant believe that no one ever got hurt, its just amazing to me today.

Work started on the much-anticipated 24-lane bowling alley, cal led Greenbrae Lanes, in the summer of 1958. The Independent Journal noted that the new attraction will help solve one of Marins biggest what-to-do-after-sundown-besides-watch-TV situations that the whole family can enjoy.

When announced, the cost was estimated to be $860,000, a

tremendous amount in those days, more than half for the interior that included 24 Brunswick lanes, underground ball returns and automatic pinspotters. Greenbrae Lanes opened on March 6, 1959. The blue-roofed bowling alley was open 24 hours a day and soon featured a coffee shop, tavern and child care nursery.

Seeing that bowling up until then had largely been a mans sport, assistant manager Ron Gurries took on the task of recruiting families to come bowl and form leagues. He started an instruction program for children and women and assisted in the creation of housewives leagues, making personal calls on people in the community

to urge them to join. Within the first year of operation, bowling clubs proliferated with 280 women involved.

I had a lot of fun there, recalled Barbara Schultz. It was popular. We bowled there all the time, it was kind of an institution, recalled David Manahan. It was a fun spot, it had pinball machines, pool tables, a restaurant in front, it was just an awful lot of fun. Bowling became big then. The bowling alley remained in business into the 1970s, but closed as business waned. The area was redeveloped into Drakes Landing; Jasons Restaurant now sits on the approximate location of the bowling alley.

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Be an Informed Jewelry BuyerSpring is here, and many people are planning summer weddings, anniversaries and overseas holidays. These events often include a jewelry purchase, and Johann Paul Jewelers offers some tips to ensure that your jewelry purchase is successful:Online Purchase

Buying diamonds online is difficult: you may look at four stones online that have the same attributes and price point, but until you actually see them, flaws may not be apparent. Flaws may not even be noticed by the consumer until the piece has been worn.While the flaw was noted on the Certificate,

without a trained eye they did not see until it was too late to return the ring. Wholesale to the Public

Buying from a company that claims to be wholesale to the public or claiming that their jewelry will appraise for twice the purchase price can be a disappointing experience. Jewelry from these establishments can seem like a deal but an appraisal reveals that the buyer paid what the piece was worth, if not many times more than its value. Overseas or High Seas

If you are making a jewelry purchase overseas or on a cruise ship, we recommend that you always buy with a credit card, never

cash. While claims of low prices or no tax may be tempting, remember: you get what you pay for. Travelers hoping to lower the price with cash and return home with very low quality goods have no recourse.The Bottom Line

A jewelry purchase should bring joy for a lifetime, so when making a significant jewelry purchase we recommend you go to a reputable jeweler who can guide you. Johann Paul Jewelers make it our mission to educate our customers so that they can make a well-informed and satisfying jewelry purchase. 272 Bon Air Center, 461-1866.

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Call for Makers!Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire is September 13, 2014Join us for the 2nd annual Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire, hosted by Bon Air Center. If you are a Maker or want to attend, please visit www.makerfairegreenbrae.com and sign up for our mailing list to get the latest news about Marins only Maker Faire!

Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

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Calendar of EventsApril 26TOMATO MARKET & SHIFT TO ELECTRIC CAR RALLYCome early for the best selection of tomato plants, grown for both flavor and to suit Marins climate. A fundraising event for Marin Master Gardeners.

Shift to Electric Car Rally is a celebration of electric vehicles. The rally stops at Bon Air Center to showcase electric cars, and electric vehicle dealers offer a Ride & Drive event. A fundraising event for Cool the Earth.

April 22 - May 17, 2014MARIN OPEN STUDIOSThe best way to plan a Marin Open Studios tour is to visit the Preview Gallery Exhibition at Bon Air Center. Each of the participating artists has one of their works on display and artist docents are on hand to answer questions. The Exhibition is located at 160 and 286 Bon Air Center. The Preview Gala on April 26th from 5-8 is the ART PARTY of the YEAR, is open to the public, and kicks off the event.

May 17SPRING FAIR: EAT LOCAL, PLAY LOCAL, LIVE LOCALA celebration of local food, recreation, health and living hosted by Bon Air Center. Food sampling presented by Mollie Stones Market.

September 13GREENBRAE MINI MAKER FAIREMaker Faire returns with this Marin-focused event celebrating the imagination and ingenuity of our community. Its a day of sharing knowledge and talents in a family-friendly event that is fun, entertaining, educational, and encourages the maker in all of us. www.makerfairegreenbrae.com

October 11BON AIR INVITATIONAL CAR SHOWBon Air Centers annual Invitational Car Show gathers over 100 classic cars for a day of auto appreciation.

October 25BON AIR HALLOWEEN BASH

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