CALENDAR - Tiburon Chamber

July 2011
June 2011
96 B96Main
Street,
CA94920
94920
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Street,Tiburon,
Tiburon, CA
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Tiburon
Peninsula Foundation
Community
CALENDAR The Belvedere
CALENDAR
Known as the TPF, the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation was
June 1
Friday,Wednesday,
July 1
Board ofon
Directors
Friday Nights
Main Meeting
6 to 9 p.m.8 a.m.
Servino’s
A special late ferry will
leave S.F.
Ferry Building at 8:55 p.m., arrive in
Wednesday, June 1
Tiburon at 9:15 p.m., leave
Tiburon
7:30 p.m.
at 9:20 p.m. andTiburon
arrive Town
at theCouncil
Ferry
Building atTiburon
10:05 p.m.
Town Hall
Wednesday,
July 6June 13
Monday,
Board of Directors7:30
Meeting
p.m.
City Council
8Belvedere
a.m.
Belvedere City Hall
Servino’s
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
July 6 June 15
7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Tiburon Town Council
Tiburon Town Council
Tiburon Town Hall
Tiburon Town Hall
Friday, June 17
Foundation
founded in 1969 when Tiburon’s Town Treasurer, Sam
Shapero,
bought
of the
land
In 1990,
a group
ofone-third
residents,
who
ap-that is now Blackie’s
Pasture and donated it to a foundation he created... the TPF.
preciated their good fortune to live in
This foundation raised funds to buy another third and gave it
Belvedere,
created
Belvedere
Comto the town
on thethe
condition
that the
town buy the final third.
munity Foundation. They believed in
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mission
of the TPF
giving
to statement
the community,
anstates,
ideal to “promote,
facilitate,
and enhance
the quality of and
life and sense of
built
on a tradition
of volunteering
community
on
the
Tiburon
Peninsula;
to initiate and support
caring for the community.
an approach to community that stimulates volunteerism,
transcends our normal boundaries, brings people together for
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foundation’s
mission:
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common good,
and connects
us to our past.”
and enhance the quality of life in BelveThis
hasfund
sponsored
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dere;
to nonprofi
form ant foundation
endowment
with many projects,
including the
following:
Annette Ryan, James Campbell and Anne Feinberg.
contributions
from
all of Belvedere’s
Photo by Jill Einstein, M.D.
- Improving
and maintaining
Blackie’s
citizens;
and to provide
grants to
sup- Pasture with a rail
fence built by volunteers and creating a life-size statue of
port projects and volunteers working to enhance the quality of life in Belvedere.
Blackie by renown artist Albert Guibara;
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Center funded by the Chamber,
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Foundation,
$10,000
yearHistorical
plus another
$10,000
with matching
next
year toTown
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thethis
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Trail with
informational
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of
Tiburon
&
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Classic Car
Monday,
July
11
Ferry Building at 8:55 p.m., arriveAccess
in markers
that bring
theProgram
area’s past
with an early
(an Adult
Day
atto
St.life
Stephen’s
Church). This
organization
received
the
Show. (Model built by Gary Lucas)
Tiburon
at 9:15 p.m., leave Tiburon
7:30 p.m.
- Along with Audubon, helped the restoration of native
Friday, July
8 9 p.m.
6 to
foundation
projects
are:
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NightsNight
on Main
oysters
that were on
the brink
of extinction;
on Main Street Recent
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froman
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location
eachprogram;
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state license
to run
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- Founded
Blackie’s
Studentof
Brigade,
volunteer
student
effort to engage
our youth
in
Gave
a significant
amount
moneya to
complete
the purchase
of disaster
supplies
to
the
restoration
of
the
ecosystems
of
Blackie’s
Pasture
and
Richardson
Bay,
giving
them
the
be kept at Del Mar School for the Disaster Preparedness Program;
tools needed to become future stewards of our environment;
Saturday,
Friday, July
15 June 18
- Gave Richardson Bay Audubon Center a grant for its junior naturalist training
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The TPF played a huge role in the Get Ready! emergency preparedness training
Friday Nights on Main
forItits
Camp (for
to 9-year-olds)
for the
Tiburon Classic Car Show program,
program.
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been very successful
and4 has
been adoptedscholarships
by all of Marinand
County
andAudubon
by
Shoreline Park
AmeriCorps
Interns
(who
do
restoration
and
educational
activities);
several other communities around the state and nation;
Sunday, July 17
- Contributed
the second
“Walk
History
Day,”
gave
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the entrance
to Your
Blackie’s
Pasture
was awhich
mud hole
in participants
winter, dust a choice
4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 19
bowl
in
summer
and
a
informal
parking
lot
year-round.
The
TPF
raised
funds
to
renovate
of
walking
loops
around
Belvedere
and
Tiburon
with
docents
at
various
stops;
Concert-in-the-Park
Father’s Day
the pasture
andannually
to create Blackie’s
Garden.
Harvey
RogersRogers
organized
volunteers,
mainly
Belvedere Park
- Gives
money
to Master
Gardener
Harvey
to buy
new plants
for
MasterGarden;
Gardeners, and created a garden that utilizes native plants and conserves water;
Sunday, June 19
Blackie’s
4 to 620
p.m.
Wednesday, July
- Thethe
TPFKashani
supportsFamily
the annual
Salmon Release,
wherefrom
thousands
Chinook
- When
hadTiburon
their holiday
lights stolen
a car,ofthe
foundation,
Firstp.m.
Concert-in-the-Park
7:30
salmon are released into Richardson Bay by school children, teaching them skills to
together
with
the
Tiburon
Peninsula
Foundation,
bought
them
replacement
lights;
Belvedere
Park
Tiburon Town
Council
rebuild the dwindling habitat and to save the salmon fishery that currently exists;
- Recently
gave
$25,000,
plus
another
$25,000
with
a
matching
grant,
to
the
Tiburon Town Hall
- The TPF helped to sponsor the recent Walk Your History that brought hundredsBelvedereof
Wednesday, June 22
Tiburon
Joint
Recreation
to buy
interior
equipment
for its proposed
new
center;
people
to
walk
three
different
loops
in
Belvedere
and
Tiburon,
showing
the
history
of
the
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Friday, July
22
- Sponsored
first “Clean
Green
Cochairs,
James
Campbell,
area. LivingBelvedere’s
history characters,
dressedand
the part
theyDay.”
played,
brought our
history
to life.
Chamber Mixer
Friday Nights on Main
- Sponsored
a children’s
book, written
by one-morning’s
Christopher Cerf successful
and Paige Peterson
– Blackie,project.
Ryan and
Anne Feinberg
led the
beautification
Hosted by Alain Pinel RealtorsAnnette
Pt. Tiburon Plaza
The Horse
Who
Stood
Still that
was
published
by the
TPF.trim
This bushes
is the true
story
of weeds
Blackie’sin all of
Citizens
of
all
ages
pitched
in
to
remove
trash,
rake,
and
pull
Wednesday,
July
27 gym)
(in the
former
many roles in life: from a champion rodeo horse to a tourist favorite at Yosemite Park.
5:30
to 7 p.m.$15 non-membersBelvedere’s public walkways and parks. Other volunteers served a lunch afterward to all
$10 members.
Chamber Mixer.
the outdoor volunteers.
at 9:20 City
p.m. and
arrive at the Ferry
Belvedere
Council
Building
at 10:05 p.m.
Belvedere
City Hall
Hosted by Union Bank
$10 members. $15 non-members
Fax: 435-1132
Friday, July 29
Friday Nights on Main
Fax: 435-1132 To learn more about the TPF, go to <www.tiburonpeninsulafoundation.org>.
OverWeb:
the past
year, the foundation has given a total
of $72,800
to local organizations. Its
www.tiburonchamber.org
E-mail:
tibcc@SBCGlobal.net
Board of Directors are: President Jill Einstein, Vice-President Claire McAuliffe, Secretary
Judi Tantum, Treasurer Bob McCaskill and Grants Chair Greg Ostroff.
Web: www.tiburonchamber.org
E-mail: tibcc@SBCGlobal.net
Business of the Month
Don Antonio Trattoria
Instead of taking a trip to Italy, why not go down to Ark
Row and have dinner at Don Antonio Trattoria? This casual,
new restaurant at the end of the Main Street Parking lot
now is offering a real deal – arrive between 5 and 6 p.m.
and have a three-course dinner, including a complimentary
glass of wine, all for $29.95.
This is an Italian restaurant that everyone in the family can
enjoy, and it includes a children’s menu. It gets even better!
After co-owners, Antonio Volpicelli and Eduardo Pizzuti,
talked to Dean Jones about their interior noise problem, the
Tiburon architect searched and discovered a new process
where a panel can be installed above the existing ceiling
that reduces the noise level by a whopping 80-percent.
Plans are to have this job completed very soon.
Antonio, who not only is a co-owner but also manages
the Tiburon restaurant, is a native of Naples, Italy.
Before he went into his family’s food business, he was a
professional soccer player until he broke his kneecap at
age 18. The family business was a factory that provided
food for hospitals, schools and airlines plus a restaurant
and culinary school, giving Antonio a wide range of
experiences.
Coming to San Francisco in 1990, he worked in a number of
Marin restaurants, including being host at Salute, manager
at Baci and Frantoio and finally general manager at Joe Lo
Coco’s.
Don Antonio’s
Executive Chef
Eduardo (Eddie)
Velado, left, and
Owner Antonio
Volpicelli.
Against the wall
behind them is the
new gas fireplace.
His co-owner, Eduardo Pizzuti, came here from Italy in
1958 and has owned 18 different restaurants over the past
35 years. The pair agreed at the very beginning they wanted
their restaurant to be “for the local people.”
The pair installed a totally new kitchen, added a cozy, gas
fireplace and a bar in the dining room, put a cork backing
under the new wooden floor and attached a piece of carpet
under each of the 18 tables to absorb noise. “We want our
restaurant to be as comfortable for locals as being in their
own homes,” said Antonio.
The food is as organic as possible, with free-range meat
and locally grown vegetables. On the menu are dishes the
owners know, from experience, that most people like the
best – homemade lasagna, tortellini, pappardelle, seafood
rocata, plus a wide choice of wines and beers.
Don Antonio Trattoria is at 114 Main Street, open Tuesdays
through Sundays, 5 to 9:30 p.m., validated parking in the
Main Street lot. Reservations are advised. Phone, 435-0400.
Tiburon
Classic Car
Show at
Shoreline
Park
Photos by T.J. Lucas
News About Town
PLEASE NOTE!! Blue & Gold is trying something new.
There will be a late night ferry to and from San Francisco
each Friday Night from now through October 30. .. a boat
will depart the Ferry Building at 8:55 p.m., arrive in Tiburon
at 9:15 p.m., depart Tiburon for the City at 9:20 p.m. and
arrive at the Ferry Building at 10:05 p.m. Spread the word.
•••
The 20th Annual Tiburon Triathlon will be held on Sunday,
July 31, at Belvedere Park, with check-in at 6:30 a.m. The
course is a half-mile swim, nine-mile bike ride and two-mile
run. This is NOT a race... it is just for fun. Proceeds benefit
the Tiburon Volunteer Firefighters Association. Results will
be posted at <www.buzzwordproductions.com>.
•••
The Ark Row Center for Enrichment announced the
opening of its Kids Adventure Camp for ages 2 to 7-yearsold. The youngsters will explore a new country each week
with art, music, cooking, dance and more. The flexible
schedules are 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Toddler Camp for ages 15-months to 2-years is Thursdays
at 4:30 p.m. They will move and groove to world music, get
messy with arts and crafts and enjoy water play outside.
Babies-on-the-Go Camp is for ages 7-months to 15-months,
Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Lots of fun for the little ones, getting
messy, getting wet, music, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
•••
Cafe Acri is now serving full breakfasts starting at 6 a.m.
It also has wine tasting each Thursday evening, starting at
5:30 p.m. Price is $10 per person.
•••
Ruth Livingston Studios, located at 74 Main Street on Ark
Row, is pleased to announce that its studio collection of
custom furniture and accessories, already available at seven
design centers nationwide, is now also being represented
in the prestigious San Francisco Design Center showroom
of William Switzer at 145 Rhode Island Street. Recipient
of nine Design Excellence Awards, the collection is known
for Ruth’s collaborative work with San Francisco Bay Area
artists in the creation of unique furniture, case goods,
mirrors, hand-woven rugs and accessories.
•••
The upcoming Picasso exhibit at the de Young Museum
will run from now through the first week in October. This
special exhibition of more than 100 masterpieces by the
Spanish artist Pablo Picasso comes here from the permanent
collection of the Musée National Picasso in Paris.
•••
Many thanks to James Demmert of Main Street Research
and to the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation for their
generous donations to Friday Nights on Main Street.
Without their support, this event would not be possible.
Tiburon Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce
2011 Board of Directors
Gary Lucas
Stephanie Ziegler Dave Bennett President
Vice President
Treasurer
Jim Allen
Belvedere Land Co.
Jon P. Rankin
Attorney-at-Law
Jim Bryant
Individual
George Rodericks
Ex-officio
Chong Cook
Point Tiburon Plaza
Brooke Tognazzini
Prima Palat
Peggy Curran
Ex-officio
Eric Schoenberg
Schoenberg Guitars
Justin Flake
Waters Edge Hotel
Steve Sears
Sam’s Anchor Café
Michael Gornet
Mr. Handyman
Angelo Servino
Servino Ristorante
Larry Hadley
IR Hadley Company
Connie Wiley
Interior Designer
Maggie McDonogh
Jackie Williams
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Bank of Marin
Preston Petty
Blinds & Designs
Laleh Zelinsky
Zelinsky Properties LLC
Christine Reite
C of C Executive Manager
The second Concert-in-the-Park will be held on Sunday,
July 17, at Belvedere Park, from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring
Caravanseral, The Santana Tribute Band. All concerts are
free. Bring a blanket or chairs and have a picnic while you
enjoy the great music.
•••
Servino’s July Opera Night is set for Wednesday, ,July 20.
Call 435-2676 for reservations.
•••
Save Friday, September 23, for the annual Fireman’s Ball, to
be held during Friday Nights on Main Street.
•••
At last summer has arrived! Enjoy wine and cheese at
Prima Palate throughout the summer before you head
on down to Main Street for Friday Nights on Main. Each
Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m., a favorite white, rosé and red wine
will be selected for your enjoyment. Wines by the glass
are $6, and cheese plates are $8. Prima Palate is at 84 Main
Street.
(News About Town Continued on page 5)
Mixer at
Alain Pinel
Realtors
News About Town (continued from page 3)
This year, July has five Fridays, five Saturdays and five
Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. Live it up!!
•••
The Tiburon Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday,
August 27 and 28. For more information, go to <TiburonArtFestival.com>.
•••
Don Antonio Trattoria is offering a real bargain!! A three-course
dinner, including a glass of wine, Tuesdays through Sundays,
from 5 to 6 p.m. The price is $29.95.
•••
Deleuse Jewelers is celebrating 29 years in business with
a storewide sale lasting from now through Wednesday,
September 14. Come see fine diamonds, Bertolucci watches,
custom-designed jewelry, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, 18k
gold and platinum jewelry and Tahitian and South Sea pearls.
Deleuse is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. It is at Point Tiburon Plaza. Phone, 435-2484.
•••
Ark photojournalist Diane Smith will have a photo exhibit at
the Belvedere-Tiburon Library from Tuesday, July 19, through
Friday, August 12. An artist’s reception will be held on Tuesday,
July 19, 6 to 8 p.m. The title of the show is “A Photo Tour of the
Tiburon Peninsula.”
•••
Guaymas Restaurant announced the arrival of new Executive
Chef Leo Correa! He began his career in Sausalito and spent
25-years cultivating his craft at Horizons. He is already
upgrading the flavor profiles of some current recipes, and he
has created new seafood offerings with a new menu. We also
have live music every Wednesday night on the Arribba deck
with a Taco and Raw Bar, and we arel featuring live music
every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Guaymas
also is offering a FREE Loyalty Card! Every dollar spent is a
point earned for an assortment of prizes ranging from free
appetizers/entrees, $25-$100 gift cards, 20-50% discounts,
family of four trip to Napa, dinner party for 10, etc. Join us for a
Mexican style breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m! A new kids menu is coming soon. We really want you
to know that we are listening and are striving to become the
Guaymas that you love and remember!
Your Chamber of Commerce
is at Work for You!
We have created a section in The Ark newspaper,
The SHOP Tiburon Community Corner, dedicated
to exciting news from local shops. As a member,
you can reserve the Corner for a short article with
a picture about your business. The Chamber of
Commerce is partially subsidizing this section to
help you get the news out on your business.
Nothing is better for marketing your business on the
Tiburon Peninsula than an article in The Ark. Now, as
a member, you can have a quarter page article in the
SHOP Tiburon Community Corner for $150.
If you are interested in submitting a piece on your
business, e-mail the Chamber of Commerce
(tibcc@sbcgobal.net) with the following:
* The text for your article, limited to 200 words
* A high resolution photograph (to bring
attention to your article)
* Please indicate the date you would like to have
your piece appear in The Ark, allowing at least
two week’s lead time
* You will be billed $150 directly by The Ark.
Your article also will be featured on the SHOP
Tiburon web site and promoted through the social
media network reaching throughout the Bay Area
and beyond!
Welcome to Our New Members:
Cindy’s Hair Studio
Brady Valet & Parking
Cindy Siciliano
Seamus Brady
415-435-1903415-575-9905
And to Our Renewing Member:
Sandra Esposito
415-526-7665
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96B Main Street, Box 563
Tiburon, CA 94920
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