Author Archives: deb

From the Chair

by Noam Livnat When we bought our house here in Old Mountain View, we acquired a new family member. My wife’s family’s dog, Opie, came to live with us from her home in Orange County. Opie’s a loving, gentle dog … Continue reading

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A few minutes with…Julie Lovins

by Velva Rowell I first met Julie Lovins in 2001 when I volunteered to help deliver the OMVNA Newsletter. We got to know each other a bit better when I became editor in 2003 because she was not only the … Continue reading

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OMVNA General Meeting Saturday April 12…Stargazing!

When: Saturday April 12th after dark (approximately 8:00) Where: Mercy-Bush Park We’re having a Stargazing party for our next OMVNA General Meeting. The AstroWizard (www.astrowizard.com) will be joining us for a star talk, and refreshments (coffee, cocoa, etc) will be … Continue reading

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Critter Column: Two Bees

by Jack Perkins In early spring the predominant bee in my garden is the bumble bee queen, newly emerged from her winter sleep. Mostly black with a fuzzy abdomen and two yellow circles, she is pretty to watch.  Starting a … Continue reading

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New and Upcoming Restaurants Downtown: Have You Heard About These Places?

Xanh, 110 Castro (new location, full bar, live entertainment) Z Pizza, 146 Castro Hong Kong Bistro, 147 Castro (same ownership as Fu Lam Mum) Fu Lam Mum, 155 Castro (new location, now offering dim sum) Minh’s Vietnamese, 246 Castro Diyar … Continue reading

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