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HIGHLIGHTING ALAMEDA & CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES | GAYPINKSPOTS.COM
A RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITYCOMPLIMENTARY
2016
ISSUE
26
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at a glance
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Area Map 7
Gay Weddings, Parties &Special Event Spots 8-alterations 8-art studios 8-banquet facilities 8-cakes 9-caterers 9-ceremony officiates 9-event entertainment 9-event planning 10-event space 10-florists 12-gifts & gift shops 12, 44-hair & make up 12-invitations 12-jewelers 13, 53-limousine services 13-photo booths 13-photographers 13-sound systems & equipment 13-wedding dresses 13
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Accountants – Certified Public 14Acupuncturists 14Adoption Services 14 AIDS/HIV Services 47Air Conditioning Contractors 14Alterations 8Animals See Pets 58Antiques Dealers 15Archery 32 Architects 15Art Galleries 15Attorneys 16 -Bankruptcy 16-Divorce & Family Law 16-Employment Law 16-Immigration 16-Real Estate 16-Social Security 16
Audio & Video 18Auto Alarms & Security Systems 18Auto Body Repair & Painting 18Auto Dealers 19Auto Detailing 19Auto Radio & Stereo Systems 19Auto Repair & Service 19Auto Tires 22Auto Washing & Polishing 23
BBarbecue Equipment & Supplies 24Bars & Nightlife 24Bathroom Fixtures & Accessories 24Beads 24Bicycles-Sales, Service & Repair 24Body Piercing 26Bookstores 26Botox 26Bowling 26
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Cabinet Makers 26Cakes 9Camps 32Career Coaching 26Carpet & Rug Cleaning 26 Cars See Auto Categories 18Caterers 9Ceremony Officiates 9Child Care See Family Programs 33Chiropractic Doctors 26Churches & Spirituality 26Clothing 27Community Centers 27Contractors-General 28Cooking Instruction 28 Counseling Services 28Crafts & Craft Shops 29Cremation Services 29
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Dancing Instruction 29Dentists 29Dogs & Cats - See Pets 58Drug & Alcohol Treatment 30Electrical Contractors 31Electrolysis 31Engravers 31Event Entertainment | Event Space 10
fFabric Shops 31
Family Programs & Resources 32-adoption services 32-archery 32-camps 32-child care 33-children’s clothing 33-children’s furniture 33-museums 33-organizations 33-pregnancy & childbirth services 34-preschools 34-schools 34
Fence Contractors 36Financial Advisors 36Financial Planning Consultants 36Fire Sprinklers & Extinguishers 37Fireplaces & Equipment 37Flooring & Floor Coverings 37Florists 12Funeral Homes 37Funeral Services 38
Dear Reader,
We are proud to present our 26th edition of Pink Spots for the East Bay. We are excited that you chose to pick up a copy!
We want to thank all of our fabulous readers for your con-tinued support and feedback. And we want to show our ap-preciation to all of our fabulous members who chose to become a part of this guide. Let’s just make the world a bit more fabu-lous together, yes?
Stop by one of our booths at the many festivals we attend each year and say hi, just follow us on facebook to find out where we’ll be. And check out our events page on our website to find out what’s happening in your neighborhood and where you should be.
When you need a product or service, think about all the great folks in our guides who are making a statement and stand-ing up for the LGBTQ commu-nity. Show them it matters, and patronize their business.
Sincerely,
Kevin BabeauxPublisher & Founder
Mark & Phyllis Strauss Co-Founders
Mark Boydston Co-Founder
Our Mission
To provide the community with a comprehensive resource guide of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses & service providers who treat all individuals in a dignified & non-discriminatory manner.
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G/H/I
Games & Game Supplies 38Garden Centers 38Gaycations Spots 39Gifts & Gift Shops 44, 12Glass & Mirror 44Gold Buyers 44Gold, Silver & Platinum Dealers 45Golf Equipment & Supplies 45Grocery Stores 45Gun Sales & Repair 45Hair Salons & Spas 46Health & Wellness 46Health Care Administration 46Health Clubs 46Health Food Products 46Hearing Aids 47Heating Contractors 47HIV/AIDS Services 47Home Care - Non Medical 48Home Health Care Services 48Home Improvements 48Home Inspection 48Hospices 48Hot Tub & Sauna Bathhouse Spas 48Hotels See Gaycations Spots 39House Cleaning Services 49Humane Societies-See Pet Societies 59Insurance Agents 49Interior Decorators & Designers 53Investment Services 53
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Jewelers 53, 13Kennels See Pet Day Care 58Kitchen Planning & Remodeling 54Landscape Architects 54Landscape Contractors 54Lawyers-See Attorneys 16Legal Services 54Limousine Services 13Liquor Stores 54Locks & Locksmiths 55
M/N/O
Massage Therapy 55Meditation Instruction 55Metal Fabrication 55Motorcycles & Scooters 55Movers 56Museums 56Music Stores 57Nurseries 57Nursing Homes 57Orthodontists 57
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Painting Contractors 58Paper Shredding 58Personal Trainers 58Pest Control 58Pet Day Care & Boarding 58Pet Grooming 58Pet Societies & Rescues 59Pet Stores & Supplies 59Pet Veterinarians & Hospitals 60Pharmacies 60Photo Finishing 60Photographers 60Physical Therapy 61Physicians - Ophthalmology 61Picture Frames & Framing 61Pilates 61 Plumbing Contractors 62 Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies 64Preschools 34Printers 64Psychics 66
R/S
Real Estate Agents 66Recycling Centers 66Rest Homes 66Restaurants & Eateries 67Retirement Communities 70Schools 70, 34Senior Services 70Sewing Machines 70Shopping Spots 72Shower Doors & Enclosures 75Signs & Banners 75Skin Care 75Smoke Shops 75Sperm Banks 75Sports Nutrition 75Storage 75Swimming Pool Contractors 76Swimming Pool Service & Repair 76
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Tattoo Studios 76Tax Preparation 76Tax Services 77Theatres 77Ticketing Services 77Tile 78Towing Services 78Tree Service 78Trophies, Awards & Plaques 78 Veterinarians & Hospitals See Pets 60Vitamins & Food Supplements 78Web Design 78Western Apparel 78Windows 79Wine-Retail 79Wineries & Vineyards 79Woodworking 79
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art studios
Canvas & CabernetWalnut Creek 925-287-1614
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banquet facilities
Brazilian RoomHistoric Hall In Berkeley HillsSeats 150 • AV System • FireplaceTilden ParkBerkeley 510-544-3164www.brazilianroom.orgLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Hilton Concord20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event SpaceNewly Renovated Full Service Hotel1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-827-2000www.ConcordHilton.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
alterations
Shirley’s DesignsTailoring • Couture Design • Fine Clothing3405 Lakeshore AvenueOakland 510-836-3062www.ShirleysDesignsOakland.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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cakes
Las Pacita’s BakeryIf You Can Dream It, We Can Make It!14760 E. 14th StreetSan Leandro 510-667-0441
caterers
Culinary ExcellenceBay Area 510-644-0612
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Hilton Concord20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event SpaceNewly Renovated Full Service Hotel1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-827-2000www.ConcordHilton.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Parma DeliFull Service Catering Since 19883521 Clayton RoadConcord 925-685-5705www.ParmaDeliConcord.com
ceremony officiates
Hilton Concord20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event SpaceNewly Renovated Full Service Hotel1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-827-2000www.ConcordHilton.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Secular WeddingsCaring, Loving Weddings, Unions & Funerals For Over 10 YearsEast Bay 510-412-3386www.SecularWeddings.com
event entertainment
1st Impressions Entertainment GroupAlan The Amazing • Magicians • Clowns DJ’s • Entertainment For AllBay Area 510-657-2789www.HeyAlan.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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With stunning views from Top of the Bay, we offer reasonably priced packages to fit most every budget.1800 Powell Street • Emeryville, CA 94608 510-658-9300 | sanfranciscooakland.stayhgi.com
event planning
Ranahan Production ServicesFilm & Event Rentals, Tables, Chairs, Tents, CommunicationsNorthern California 510-649-4000www.Ranahan.com
event space
Casa Real at Ruby Hill WineryPleasanton 925-931-0200
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Century House & GardensFremont 510-796-0606
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Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek26,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event Space324 Rooms • Restaurant • Free WiFi45 John Glenn DriveConcord 925-825-7700www.crowneplazaconcord.com
DoubleTree By Hilton™ Pleasanton At The ClubYour Wedding Day Is Important, We’re Committed To Getting Every Detail Just Right7050 Johnson DrivePleasanton 925-463-8000www.pleasanton.hilton.com
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Hilton Concord20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event SpaceNewly Renovated Full Service Hotel1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-827-2000www.ConcordHilton.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Lafayette Park Hotel & SpaCome Celebrate With Us!3287 Mt. Diablo BoulevardLafayette 925-283-3700www.lafayetteparkhotel.com
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Palm Event Center in the VineyardA Winery Estate Perfect For Weddings & Events1184 Vineyard AvenuePleasanton 925-426-8666www.PalmEventCenter.com
Renaissance ClubSportWalnut Creek 925-478-4710LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Wildwood Acres ResortLafayette 925-283-2600LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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florists
A Loves In BloomBay Area 925-408-6702
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Albany FloristAlbany 510-528-1000
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May FlowersWhatever The Occasion, Our Flowers Will Make It Special1900 Park BoulevardOakland 510-893-2628www.OaklandMayFlower.com
Newark Flower ShoppeFremont 510-790-0727
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gifts & gift Shops
Marion & Rose’s WorkshopOakland 510-214-6794
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hair & makeup
Top Notch Hair Designs“Make Each Day Your Masterpiece”2822 San Pablo AvenueBerkeley 510-841-2883www.TopNotchHairDesigns.org
invitations
Minuteman Press OaklandOakland 510-832-7746
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jewelers
Spitz Jewelers Walnut Creek 925-932-8877
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limousine services
Black Tie TransportationBay Area 877-448-9008
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photo booths
Family Fun EntertainmentBay Area & Beyond 707-373-1863
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photographers
Lynds PhotographyLafayette 925-962-0180
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sound systems & equipment
Swanson Sound Service, Inc.Bay Area 510-638-4944LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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wedding dresses
Janene’s Bridal BoutiqueAlameda 510-217-8076LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Tocci Quinces & MoreFor All Formal Occasions3768 Peralta BoulevardFremont 510-494-1431
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accountantsThe Henry Levy GroupTax • Quickbooks Training • BookkeepingBusiness Valuation • Litigation SupportBusiness Advisory Services • Xero Advisor5940 College AvenueOakland 510-652-1000www.hlgcpa.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
Michelle J. Matlin, CPAWalnut Creek 925-937-4829
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Patrick J. Mitchell, EA, CPAPersonalized Tax Consulting914 Mission Avenue, Suite 4CSan Rafael 415-485-5140www.PatMitchellTax.com
ACupuNCTuRISTS
Academy Of Chinese Culture &Health Sciences Community ClinicAffordable Health Care With Acupuncture & Herbs Since 19821600 Broadway, Suite 200Oakland 510-763-1299www.acchs.edu/clinicLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
ADOpTION SERvICES
Independent Adoption CenterBay Area 888-981-4421LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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AIDS SERvICES - SEE HIv/AIDS SERvICES pAGE 47
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS
Albert Nahman Plumbing & HeatingBerkeley 510-343-6342LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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Clean Air HVAC, Inc.Heating & Air ConditioningCA License #829011Contra Costa 925-689-7017www.cahvac.com
ANIMALS -SEE pET SpOTS pAGE 58
ACCOuNTANTS - CERTIfIED puBLIC
Michael P. Coppersmith, Certified Public AccountantIndividual & Business Planning & Taxes1151 Harbor Bay Parkway, #120Alameda 510-523-9800Toll Free 800-715-1040LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Doris Forman, CPAEmeryville 510-420-7077LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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Lars G. Hansson, CPAAlameda 510-521-2343
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art galleries
ANTIquES DEALERS
Iron Dog AntiquesFremont 510-793-8847
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Lost City AntiquesAlameda 510-381-0483LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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ARCHITECTS
MBH ArchitectsFull Service Architectural Firm Focused On Retail & Interiors2470 Mariner Square LoopAlameda 510-865-8663www.mbharch.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
ART GALLERIES
ACCI Gallery100 Local & Emerging Established Artists1652 Shattuck AvenueBerkeley 510-843-2527www.accigallery.com
Jennifer Perlmutter GalleryLafayette 925-284-1485
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attorneys
ATTORNEyS
REsolution Law Firm, P.C.San Francisco 415-362-2221
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ATTORNEyS-BANkRupTCy
Law Office Of Daphne YeldellOakland 510-655-8013
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ATTORNEyS-DIvORCE & fAMILy LAw
Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLPSan Ramon 925-344-5050LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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ATTORNEyS-EMpLOyMENT LAw
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, APCEmployment • Wrongful Termination Discrimination • Wage & HourEast Bay 510-625-9700www.BeesonTayer.com
ATTORNEyS-IMMIGRATION
Law Offices Of Samuel Ouya MainaSan Francisco 415-391-6612LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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ATTORNEyS-REAL ESTATE
Michael R Lauer & David L RothAttorneys At LawReal Estate Law & Litigation1425 Leimert Boulevard, Fourth FloorOakland 510-336-9388www.RothRealEstateLaw.com
ATTORNEyS-SOCIAL SECuRITy
Richard Zieman, Attorney At LawDenied Social Security Disability?We Get Your Money Or You Don’t PayNo Upfront Fee254 Miller Avenue, Suite AMill Valley 415-388-3800www.ssalawca.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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audio & video
AuDIO & vIDEO-SALES, SERvICE & REpAIR
Earthquake SoundHayward 510-732-1000
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AuTO ALARMS & SECuRITy SySTEMS
AudiomobileOakland 510-839-1992
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AuTO BODy REpAIR & pAINTING
Albany Body ShopWe Meet The Nicest People By Accident702 San Pablo AvenueAlbany 510-524-2721
Automotive Collision RepairOakland 510-451-1700
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Bay Ram Collision CenterHayward 510-481-8000
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Bill & Bill’s Body ShopForeign & Domestic‘64-’68 Mustang Restoration1500 105th AvenueOakland 510-568-3782LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
D & M Auto Body, Inc.Since 1976 • All Makes & ModelsAll Insurance Accepted1085 Eastshore HighwayAlbany 510-527-2639www.dandmbody.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
Little Red’s Automotive CollisionSan Leandro 510-352-2150
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Rainbow Collision CenterAuto Body & Mechanical Services22008 Meekland AvenueHayward 510-581-1100www.RainbowAutoCenter.com
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auto repair & service
AuTO DEALERS
Albany SubaruAlbany 510-528-1244
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Coliseum Lexus Of OaklandOakland 510-584-9828LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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AuTO DETAILING
JJ’s Auto Detailing ShopStick With The Best • Hand Wash & WaxSteam Clean Engines • Shampoo Interiors1085 Eastshore HighwayAlbany 510-524-4900
SuperStation Car WashAuto Detailing & Full Service Car Wash Fast, Friendly Service, We Recycle Our Water627 Contra Costa BoulevardConcord 925-689-927443601 S. Grimmer BoulevardFremont 510-252-1664www.super-station.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
AuTO RADIO & STEREO SySTEMS
AudiomobileOakland 510-839-1992
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GM ElectronicsConcord 925-674-1060
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Sound InnovationsMobile Audio & Video29400 Kohoutek Way, Suite 100Union City 510-471-9062www.soundinnovations.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
AuTO REpAIR & SERvICE
A-One AutoSan Lorenzo 510-278-5948
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AAC Test Only Smog StationAlameda 510-263-9888LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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auto repair & serviceAuTO REpAIR & SERvICE [CONT]
Ace Auto CareLafayette 925-284-5550
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Advantage AutomotiveComplete Auto Repair & Diagnostics6421 Golden Gate DriveDublin 925-829-9898www.DublinAdvantage.com
Berkeley Motor Works, Inc.Albany 510-528-1214LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Broadway Automotive & TransmissionServing The Community Since 19982943 BroadwayOakland 510-834-4434www.BroadwayAutoTran.com
Broadway Motor & MufflerRepairing The Irrepairable Since 19817140 Village ParkwayDublin 925-828-5511LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Car Tek Of DublinDublin 925-829-9300LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Dana Meyer Auto CareA Repair Tradition Since 1975660 San Pablo AvenueAlbany 510-527-1938www.danameyerautocare.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
Discount Mufflers & BrakesBrakes • Catalytic Converters Trailer Hitches2040 North Main Street, #21Walnut Creek 925-256-9000LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
Fred’s WrenchouseComplete Auto RepairServing Alameda For Over 25 Years647 Buena Vista AvenueAlameda 510-521-7215LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
Hagin’s AutomotiveMartinez 925-228-5115LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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auto repair & service
Import MotorsSpecializing In Mercedes Benz, BMW & Audi4000 Telegraph AvenueOakland 510-652-7200www.ImportMtrs.com
Irvington Wheel & Brake Inc.Fremont 510-656-5758
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Les Schwab Tire CentersMartinez 925-370-6382
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Letcher Bros. Auto RepairThe Honest & Reliable Auto Repair636 San Pablo AvenuePinole 510-724-2335www.LetcherBros.com
Midas | SpeeDee San LeandroTotal Auto CareLet Our Bays Be Your Safe Harbor13745 East 14th StreetSan Leandro 510-351-0622www.slae.coLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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auto repair & service
Orinda Shell Auto CareOrinda 925-254-1486LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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Plaza Auto Service Inc.El Cerrito 510-527-9383LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Precision Auto Care“We Keep Your Car On The Road”13990 E. 14th StreetSan Leandro 510-351-8211www.PrecisionAutoCareSanLeandro.com
Royal Auto RepairAlameda 510-522-2667LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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S.O.S. Auto ServiceBerkeley 510-548-9590
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AuTO TIRES
Les Schwab Tire CentersMartinez 925-370-6382
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AuTO REpAIR & SERvICE [CONT]
The Model GarageQuality Volvo, Toyota, Lexus & Scion Service & Repair (Independent) Since 1981 • Near BART & Bus2920 Shattuck AvenueBerkeley 510-540-5899www.modelgarageberkeley.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
Moran MotosportPersonalized BMW, Mercedes & MINISales & Service Since 1984751 Folger AvenueBerkeley 510-548-7171www.moranmotosport.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
N Service Auto Repair & ServiceWalnut Creek 925-932-1740
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Nippon European MotorsSpecializing In Japanese & European Cars Since 1983730 San Pablo AvenueAlbany 510-527-2443www.MyCarDoctor.com
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auto washing & polishing
Peace of Mind Tire Protection
Lifetime Tire & Mileage Care
MARTINEZ 3800 ALHAMBRA AVE 925-370-6382
WITH EVERY PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK TIRE PURCHASE
Doing the Right Thing Since 1952® www.LesSchwab.com
IRVINGTON WHEEL AND BRAKE INC.FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS!
(510) 656-5758
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC VEHICLES
FULL-SERVICE AUTO REPAIR
30/60/90K SERVICE ON GAS & DIESEL
45499 INDUSTRIAL PL. #8FREMONT, CA 94538
AuTO wASHING & pOLISHING
SuperStation Car WashAuto Detailing & Full Service Car Wash Fast, Friendly Service • We Recycle Our Water627 Contra Costa BoulevardConcord 925-689-927443601 S. Grimmer BoulevardFremont 510-252-1664www.super-station.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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barbecue equipmentSteamworksPrivate Men’s Gym, Sauna & Bathhouse24/7, 365 Days • 18+2107 4th StreetBerkeley 510-845-8992www.steamworksonline.com
Turf ClubHayward 510-881-9877
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The White Horse InnOakland 510-652-3820
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BATHROOM fIxTuRES & ACCESSORIES
Globe Plumbing Supply Co.Full Line Of Plumbing SuppliesServing The East Bay Since 19281055 Seminary AvenueOakland 510-569-6566www.globeplbg.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 8+ Yrs.
TubzFremont 510-770-8686LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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BEADS
Best Bead ShopBeads, Findings & Jewelry2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 109San Ramon 925-314-0337www.BestBeadShop.com
BEAuTy SALONS SEE HAIR SALONS pAGE 46
BICyCLES-SALES, SERvICE & REpAIR
Manifesto BicyclesFriendly People Who Like BikesMonday, Thursday, Friday: 11-7Saturday, Sunday: 11-6, Closed Tu-Wed421 40th StreetOakland 510-595-1155www.WeAreManifesto.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
Montano VeloOakland 510-654-8356LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Experts in wheel building, repair and maintenance. Quality fittings, sales and accessories. Montano Velo is a full-service bike shop, located in Oakland with a heart as big as the bay!
BARBECuE EquIpMENT & SuppLIES
Summit Fireplace & GrillsCastro Valley 510-397-6506
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BARS & NIGHTLIfE
Club 1220Friendly Neighborhood Cocktail Lounge1220 Pine StreetWalnut Creek 925-938-4550www.club1220.com
Club 21NorCal’s Largest Gay & Lesbian Latin Night Club • See Our Site For Events2111 Franklin StreetOakland 510-268-9425www.club21oakland.com
Club BNBHome Of The Bay Area’s Most Diverse Parties2120 BroadwayOakland 510-444-2266www.bench-and-bar.com
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CAREER COACHING
Bell Investment AdvisorsOakland 510-433-1066
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CARpET & RuG CLEANING
Stanley SteemerCarpet, Rug, Wood, Tile & Grout CleaningAlameda County 510-614-6833www.StanleySteemer.com
CARS - SEE AuTO pAGE 18
CATERERS - SEE GAy wEDDINGS & SpECIAL EvENT SpOTS pAGE 8
CHILD CARE - SEE fAMILy RESOuRCE SpOTS pAGE 32
CHIROpRACTIC DOCTORS
Center For Holistic HealthHealing For Your Mind & Body288 Whitmore Street, Suite 116Oakland 510-406-4242www.DrGertler.org
DuMouchel Chiropractic OfficeDr. Ralph DuMouchel5167 Clayton Road, Suite CConcord 925-798-6300
El Cerrito Health & RehabDr. Gilles Tarquin, DC/PT6500 Fairmount Avenue, Suite 7BEl Cerrito 510-682-3626
Svetich ChiropracticDr. Val Svetich37120 Maple Street, Suite BFremont 510-713-2012www.DrValChiro.com
CHuRCHES & SpIRITuALITy
Christ The Lord Episcopal Church592 Tennent AvenuePinole 510-724-9141www.christthelordpinole.org
BODy pIERCING
Industrial Tattoo & PiercingBerkeley 510-644-0968
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BOOkSTORES
Swan’s Fine BooksWalnut Creek 925-935-1190
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BOTOx
Ricardo M. Perez, D.D.S.Pleasant Hill 925-687-2299
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BOwLING
Manor BowlGay/Lesbian League ThursdaysGroup Events • Parties • Specials887 Manor BoulevardSan Leandro 510-351-2101www.manorbowl.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
CABINET MAkERS
Bay Area Cabinet SupplySan Leandro 510-483-7700
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Castaneda KitchenCustom Kitchen Cabinet Design & Mill Work • License #929615Bay Area 916-852-1905www.ccdes.com
Olde World Mill & CabinetsEast Bay 925-372-0800
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CAkES - SEE pAGE 8
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community centersEast County Shared MinistryCommunity Presbyterian Church OfPittsburg & First Congregational Church Of Antioch200 East Leland RoadPittsburg 925-439-9361www.eastcountysharedministry.org
Eden United Church Of ChristNo Matter Who You Are Or Where You Are On Life’s Journey, You’re Welcome Here!21455 Birch StreetHayward 510-582-9533www.edenucc.com
First Congregational Church Of Alameda UCC1912 Central AvenueAlameda 510-522-6012www.fccalameda.org
First Congregational Church Of MartinezNo Matter Who You Are Or Where You Are On Life’s Journey, You’re Welcome Here!1299 Court StreetMartinez 925-228-0549www.fccmtz.org
First Congregational Church Of Oakland2501 Harrison StreetOakland 510-444-8511www.firstoakland.org
New Seed Of Faith MinistryA Spirit-Led Non-DenominationalChristian Church36600 Niles BoulevardFremont 510-936-2170www.nsofm.com
Skyline Community ChurchAn Open & Affirming ChurchWe Welcome You!12540 Skyline BoulevardOakland 510-531-8212www.skylineucc.org
Unitarian Universalist Church Of BerkeleyWe Stand On The Side Of LoveAll Are Welcome Here!1 Lawson RoadKensington 510-525-0302www.uucb.org
COMMuNITy CENTERS
The Pacific CenterWorking With The LGBT Community, Providing Mental Health & Wellness Services, Counseling & Peer Groups2712 Telegraph AvenueBerkeley 510-548-8283www.pacificcenter.org
Rainbow Community Center Of Contra Costa CountyYouth Groups/Multi-Cultural GroupsHIV Testing & PreventionConcord 925-692-0090www.rainbowcc.org
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Solano Serenity CenterA Safe Haven For Those Who Identify As LGBTQQIA1405 C Georgia StreetVallejo 707-656-8407www.SolSerenityCenter.org
Unitarian Universalist Church Of LivermoreA Welcoming Congregation1893 North Vasco RoadLivermore 925-447-8747www.uucil.net
Walnut Creek United Methodist ChurchA Reconciling Congregation1543 Sunnyvale AvenueWalnut Creek 925-934-4208www.WalnutCreekUMC.org
CLOTHING
Personal PizazzFor Clothing That Fits Your StyleMen’s & Women’s3048 Claremont AvenueBerkeley 510-420-0704www.personalpizazz.bizLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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contractors
CONTRACTORS-GENERAL
Advance ConstructionAnything From Foundation To RoofDiamond Certified • License #767044Bay Area 510-301-5547www.advance-construction.netLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Better Home RemodelingSpecializing In Custom Kitchen & Bathroom RemodelingPlumbing • Electrical • License #530589All Major & Minor Home RepairsBay Area 510-909-2828LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Cut-Right Construction“A Full Service Company”4480 Enterprise Street, #4Fremont 510-249-9201www.cut-rightconstruction.com
DNA Building Construction, Inc.Bay Area 510-324-3960
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G.A. Higgins, Inc.Pleasant Hill 925-969-1907
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Marzolf Brothers Construction, Inc.Remodeling Our Specialty • Kitchens Bathrooms • Home RenovationsBay Area 510-532-2344www.marzolfbrothers.com
COOkING INSTRuCTION
Back To The Table Cooking SchoolCooking School • Private Events271 Lafayette CircleLafayette 925-284-1120BackToTheTableCookingSchool.com
COuNSELING SERvICES
Kelly M. Sharp, LMFT, LPCCIndividuals • Couples • LGBTQPhone & Video Sessions AvailableAlameda/Livermore 510-214-6671www.KellyMSharpLMFT.com
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dentists
CRAfTS & CRAfT SHOpS
Blue Door BeadsOakland 510-652-2583LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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CREMATION SERvICES
Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services Alameda 510-522-6020LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Moore’s Mission Funeral HomeConcord 925-682-1100
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Tri-City Cremation & Funeral ServiceAffordable Cremations Starting At $895FD-20855800 Thornton Avenue, Suite 400Newark 510-494-1984Tri-CityCremationFuneralService.com
DANCING INSTRuCTION
NSM Dance StudioOakland 510-597-1056
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DENTISTS
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry3 East Bay LocationsLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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Alameda SmilesComprehensive Family & Cosmetic Dentistry2245 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite 1Alameda 510-523-5121www.AlamedaSmiles.com
Burke Family DentalGeneral • Cosmetic • Implants3600 Concord BoulevardConcord 925-691-0238www.BurkeFamilyDental.com
Center For Implant DentistryFremont 510-338-4490
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dentistsJohn H. Kim, DDSFamily & Cosmetic Dentistry901 Moraga Road, Suite BLafayette 925-284-9404www.LafayetteSmiles.com
Livermore Dental CareLivermore 925-455-9510
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Christopher Louie, D.D.S.General & Cosmetic DentistryInvisalign • Lumineers41268 Fremont BoulevardFremont 510-656-7778www.christopherlouiedds.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Nooshan Mirhadi, D.D.S.Family Dentistry2914-A Domingo AvenueBerkeley 510-849-1006www.mirhadidds.com
Moraga Dental CareKian P. Tavallei, D.D.S.Cosmetic, Restorative, Implant & Invisalign Dentistry1002 Country Club DriveMoraga 925-376-0322www.MoragaDentalCare.com
Ricardo M. Perez, D.D.S.Pleasant Hill 925-687-2299
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Rolling Hills DentistryShirley H. Bien, D.M.D, Inc.Fremont 510-790-8800
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Smile DesignDr. Dia Basha DDSPleasant Hill 925-945-7500
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DRuG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT
New Bridge FoundationAdult Residential & Outpatient Treatment2323 Hearst AvenueBerkeley 510-548-7270NewBridgeFoundation.org
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DENTISTS [CONT]
DeLuca Dental CareTrusted In The Tri-Valley For Over 20 Years7252 Village ParkwayDublin 925-828-4133www.DeLucaDentalCare.com
Bradford A. Heath, D.D.S.Concord 925-689-0516
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Peter M. Heckler, D.D.S.Family & Cosmetic Dentistry InThe Heart Of Downtown Orinda11 Santa Maria WayOrinda 925-254-8380www.HecklerDDS.com
Itani Dental San FranciscoSan Francisco 415-685-0011
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fabric shops
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
dal technology, inc.Electrical Contracting & EngineeringIndustrial & CommercialEast Bay 510-273-2425www.dal-tech.net
Mighetto ElectricResidential & Commercial Installations& Repairs • License #898624East Bay & Beyond 510-236-9009www.MighettoElectric.com
ELECTROLySIS
Lydia Justice, LE, CPEElectrolysis • Permanent Make-UpTattooing • Body Piercing11824 Dublin BoulevardDublin 925-989-9800www.dublinelectrolysis.orgLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
ENGRAvERS
G EngravingBay Area Engraver & Sign Maker For Over 30 Years • Manual & Computerized1038 Murray StreetBerkeley 510-204-0617www.gmerch.net/geng.htmlLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
fABRIC SHOpS
Discount FabricsBerkeley 510-548-2981San Francisco 415-495-5337LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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family programs & resource spots
adoption services
Independent Adoption CenterBay Area 888-981-4421
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archery
Predator’s ArcheryGilroy 408-842-7733LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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camps
The Buena Vista ClubA Non-Profit School-Age Camp2372 Buena Vista AvenueWalnut Creek 925-930-0272www.BVClub.org
Camp Tawonga Keshet LGBT WeekendSan Francisco 415-543-2267LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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family programs & resource spotschild care
The Little Mud PuddlesIgniting The Love Of Learning34072 Fremont BoulevardFremont 510-791-6158www.LittleMudPuddles.com
My Space To Grow... Child Development CenterEarly Care & Education For Ages 0-6Nurturing Home Like EnvironmentWelcoming & Embracing Each Families Individual Needs • Kindergarten Readiness7197 Amador Valley BoulevardDublin 925-829-4063www.myspacetogrow.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
children’s clothing
Kid DynamoBerkeley 510-649-7446
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children’s furniture
Berkeley Kids’ RoomChildren’s Furniture & AccessoriesBunks/Lofts, Single/Trundle Beds, Desks, Dressers & More...6022 College AvenueOakland 510-420-0811www.berkeleykids.com
museums
Children’s Discovery Museum Of San JoseServing The Needs Of Children & Families As A Center For Learning & Discovery180 Woz WaySan Jose 408-298-5437www.CDM.orgLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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organizations
Our Family CoalitionPromotes Equality & Well Being Of LGBTQ Families With ChildrenSF Bay Area 415-981-1960www.ourfamily.org
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family programs & resource spotspreschools
The Child Unique Montessori SchoolAlameda 510-521-9227LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Fountainhead Montessori SchoolDanville, Dublin, Livermore, Orinda, Pleasant Hill 925-820-1343LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Giggles PreschoolDevelopmental Preschool • Serving The LGBT Community Since 19906009 Colby StreetRockridge 510-601-6526www.giggles-preschool.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Kids Konnect PreschoolA Place Where Fun, Learning & Kids Konnect8800 Fontaine StreetOakland 510-569-5437www.Kids-Konnect.com
Step One SchoolAges 2-6499 Spruce StreetBerkeley 510-527-9021www.steponeschool.org
schools
Beacon Day SchoolOakland 510-436-4466
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Montessori Elementary School of AlamedaAlameda 510-521-0595LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Park Day SchoolOakland 510-653-0317
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Prospect SierraEl Cerrito 510-236-5800El Cerrito 510-528-5800
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Fountainhead Montessori School
Ages 18 months to 6 yrs (depending on location)
Full Time • Part Time Flexible Scheduling
Open 7:00am-6:30pm Year round
925.820.1343 Danville • Dublin • Livermore
Orinda • Pleasant Hill www.fms.org LIC #070211836
pregnancy & childbirth
Earth Dancer WellnessBay Area/Peninsula 510-459-3759
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family programs & resource spots
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Elementary School Campus2060 Tapscott Avenue, El Cerrito
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Middle School (5-8)Sunday, November 112:30–4:00 p.m.
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fence contractors
fENCE CONTRACTORS
North American Fence & Railing Inc.East Bay & SF 510-436-0755
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fINANCIAL ADvISORS
Bell Investment AdvisorsOakland 510-433-1066
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DHR Investment Counsel, Ltd.Oakland 510-596-2580LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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fINANCIAL pLANNING CONSuLTANTS
Bell Investment AdvisorsOakland 510-433-1066
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Camejo GroupSocially & Environmentally Responsible Investment Strategies Since 19871814 Franklin Street, Suite 503Oakland 510-587-0800www.CamejoGroup.com
Tom J. Nohr, CFP®, RFCComprehensive Planning For Your Future20632 Redwood Road, Suite ECastro Valley 510-888-7171www.tomnohr.com
Bill Pezick CFP®, EAAlbany 510-526-6121LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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Investment ManagementFinancial Planning
Career/Life Coaching
Proud sponsors of:
S.F. Gay Men’s ChorusOakland East Bay Symphony
Piedmont Choirsand more.
It’s not just about your money. It’s about your life.
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funeral homes
fIRE SpRINkLERS & ExTINGuISHERS
Arrow Fire ProtectionSF Bay Area 800-478-2766
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fIREpLACES & EquIpMENT
Summit Fireplace & GrillsCastro Valley 510-397-6506
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fLOORING & fLOOR COvERINGS
Carpet One ConcordConcord 925-609-8000
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French Bros Flooring AmericaAll Flooring & Window CoveringsFree In Home/On Site ConsultationWe Employ Our Own Installers669 Thomas L Berkley WayOakland 510-444-5244www.frenchbros.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
fuNERAL HOMES
C.P. Bannon MortuaryFuneral & Cremation Services • Serving The Entire Bay Area Since 1926 • FD 2476800 International BoulevardOakland 510-632-1011www.cpbannonmortuary.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
Fuller Funerals Inc.Services With Dignity & RespectFD 1350 & 14384647 E. 14th StreetOakland 510-436-31813100 Cutting BoulevardRichmond 510-237-5473LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Moore’s Mission Funeral HomeConcord 925-682-1100
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fuNERAL SERvICES
Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services Alameda 510-522-6020LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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GAMES & GAME SuppLIES
Games Of BerkeleyBerkeley 510-540-7822LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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GARDEN CENTERS
East Bay NurseryBerkeley 510-845-6490
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coast & peninsula accommodations
Mill Rose InnClassic European Elegance By The Sea615 Mill StreetHalf Moon Bay 650-726-8750www.millroseinn.com
Pacifica Beach Hotel525 Crespi DrivePacifica 650-355-9999www.pacificabeachhotel.com
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silicon valley accommodations
Courtyard Fremont-Silicon Valley47000 Lakeview BoulevardFremont 510-656-1800www.marriott.com
Cupertino InnCupertino 408-996-7700
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San Jose Airport HotelIn The Heart Of San Jose1471 N. 4th StreetSan Jose 408-452-0200www.sanjoseairporthotel.com
The Grand Hotel SunnyvaleSunnyvale 408-720-8500
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san francisco/sfo accommodations
Bay Landing HotelExperience European Elegance, For Business Or Pleasure1550 Bayshore HighwayBurlingame 650-259-9000www.baylandinghotel.com
Deluxe InnSouth San Francisco 650-583-2408
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Edwardian HotelSan Francisco 415-864-1271
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Hayes Valley InnSan Francisco 415-431-9131LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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gaycation spotseast bay accommodations
Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek26,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event Space324 Rooms • Restaurant • Free WiFi45 John Glenn DriveConcord 925-825-7700www.crowneplazaconcord.com
Hilton Concord20,000 Sq. Ft. Of Event SpaceNewly Renovated Full Service Hotel1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-827-2000www.ConcordHilton.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay BridgeEmeryville 510-658-9300
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La Quinta Inns & Suites“Wake Up On The Bright Side”6275 Dublin BoulevardDublin 925-828-9393www.LQ.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
Lafayette Park Hotel & SpaCome Celebrate With Us!3287 Mount Diablo BoulevardLafayette 925-283-3700www.LafayetteParkHotel.com
Renaissance ClubSportHotel • Fitness • SpaA Full Service Hotel & Fitness Resort2805 Jones RoadWalnut Creek 925-478-4710renaissanceclubsport.com/walnut-creekLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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tourism
Philippines Department of TourismSan Francisco 415-956-4060
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Queen’s Inn By The RiverOakhurst 559-683-4354
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north bay accommodations
El Pueblo InnCome & See Why We’re Sonoma’s Best Value & Friendliest Place To Stay896 W. Napa StreetSonoma 800-900-8844www.elpuebloinn.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
russian river accommodations
Applewood InnGuerneville 707-869-9093
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West Sonoma Inn & SpaResort Life Without The Resort Price14100 Brookside LaneGuerneville 707-869-2470www.westsonomainn.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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gifts & gift shops
GIfTS & GIfT SHOpS
Everything Under The Rainbow A Community Thrift Store100% Of Profits Go To HIV Prevention, LGBTQ Youth & Senior Services2095 Pacheco StreetConcord 925-566-8078
Outside In Etc.Livermore 925-606-6434
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GLASS & MIRROR
The Glass Man & SonsAlameda/East Bay 510-523-5046
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GOLD BuyERS
El Cerrito Coin ExchangeBuy • Sell • Trade • Gold, Silver & Platinum • Coin Collections & More...10531 San Pablo AvenueEl Cerrito 510-525-3335www.el-cerrito-coin-exchange.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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gun sales & repair
GOLD, SILvER & pLATINuM DEALERS
Fort Knox Of AlamedaBuy & Sell • Gold, Silver, Platinum, Coins • Estate Jewelry • Investments1546 Park StreetAlameda 510-523-8000www.fortknoxusa.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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GOLf EquIpMENT & SuppLIES
Kepler’s Golf RepairGolf Repair, Custom Clubs, New Club Sales2329 Boulevard CircleWalnut Creek 925-932-8179www.KeplersGolf.com
GROCERy STORES
Alameda Natural GroceryAlameda 510-865-1500LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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Piedmont Grocery Co.Serving The Many Tastes Of Our Community Since 19024038 Piedmont AvenueOakland 510-653-8181www.piedmontgrocery.com
GuN SALES & REpAIR
Canyon SportsMartinez 925-229-4867
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City ArmsPacifica 650-738-6896Pleasant Hill 925-691-5017
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The Gun WorksPleasant Hill 925-798-7522LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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hair salons & spas
HAIR SALONS & SpAS
Elizabeth HThe Art Of Hair, Skin & Nail Design5431 College AvenueOakland 510-652-5431www.ElizabethH.net
Manifesta Hair SalonAn AVEDA Salon In Old Oakland831 BroadwayOakland 510-286-1903www.ManifestaOak.com
Maru Hair SalonBerkeley 510-549-3610
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Top Notch Hair Designs“Make Each Day Your Masterpiece”2822 San Pablo AvenueBerkeley 510-841-2883www.TopNotchHairDesigns.org
World Of BraidsProfessional Hair Braiding & Extensions1627 Telegraph AvenueOakland 510-451-4223www.AWorldOfBraids.com
HEALTH & wELLNESS
Transcendental MeditationBerkeley 510-872-2287
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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Sterling AdministrationOakland 800-617-4729
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HEALTH CLuBS
Fitness SFCall Us At 415-FITNESSLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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HEALTH fOOD pRODuCTS
Kraski’s NutritionVitamins • Minerals • Health Foods22475 Foothill BoulevardHayward 510-581-2608www.kraskis.com
aboutface&bodyProfessional Waxing Services for Men
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3190 college ave, berkeley 510-428-2600
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hiv/aids services
AIDS-HIV-HEP C NightlineFree Confidential Emotional Support Every Night From 5pm-5amTel No. 415-434-2437Nationwide 800-628-9240
California AIDS/HIV HotlineToll Free 800-273-2437www.sfaf.org
East Bay AIDS Center@ Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterProviding HIV/AIDS Testing, Care, Counseling & Support • Since 19873100 Summit Street, Second FloorOakland 510-869-8400www.altabatessummit.org/clinical/aids_scvs.html
Healing WatersEmpowering, Inspiring & EnrichingThe Lives Of People With HIV/AIDS Through Wilderness Adventures167 Fell StreetSan Francisco 415-552-1190www.hwaters.org
HIv/AIDS SERvICES
AIDS Project Of The East BayDedicated To Preventing The Spread OfHIV & Supporting Individuals Affected1320 Webster StreetOakland 510-663-7979www.apeb.org
HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIvE DEvICES
Continental Hearing Aid CenterOakland 510-652-0405LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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HEATING CONTRACTORS
Albert Nahman Plumbing & HeatingBerkeley 510-343-6342LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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Clean Air HVAC, Inc.Heating & Air ConditioningCA License #829011Contra Costa 925-689-7017www.cahvac.com
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home care
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HOME CARE - NON MEDICAL
Sutter Care At HomePersonal Care & Hygiene, Transportation, Etc.Alameda County 510-536-3377Contra Costa County 925-945-8855www.SutterCareAtHome.org
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HOME HEALTH CARE SERvICES
Senior HelpersBerkeley 510-524-6700
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Sutter Care At HomeProviding Care In The Comfort Of Your Own HomeAlameda County 510-618-5200Contra Costa County 925-677-4240www.SutterCareAtHome.org
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HOME IMpROvEMENTS
Home Improvement ShowsBay Area 650-593-2465
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HOME INSpECTION
JMC Building InspectionsServing The Greater San Francisco Bay Area Since 1985East Bay 510-525-7173www.jmcinspections.com
HOSpICES
Sutter Care At HomeIn-Home Comfort Care & Pain ManagementAlameda County 510-450-8596Contra Costa County 925-363-4120www.SutterCareAtHome.org
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HOT TuB & SAuNA BATHHOuSE SpAS
Hot Tropics Hot Tubs & SaunasSan Lorenzo 510-278-8827LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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insurance agents
HOuSE CLEANING SERvICES
The Cooperative Cleaning CompanyAlameda/Contra Costa 510-845-0003LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Maid To OrderAlameda County 510-623-0557LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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INSuRANCE AGENTS
State Farm Agent, Steve BauerBerkeley 510-548-2929LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 8+ Yrs.
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Brignole & Ghiri InsuranceServing Oakland Since 19254685 Telegraph AvenueOakland 510-653-0685www.BrignoleAndGhiri.com
Ernestine Cohn InsuranceLife • Disability • LTCi • Medicare14895 E. 14th Street, Suite 420San Leandro 510-895-8846www.InsurU.com
Mat Dahms, State Farm AgentOakland 510-636-1440
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insurance agents
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INSuRANCE AGENTS [CONT]
Easterly Surety & Insurance Services, Inc.Insurance & Bonds For California Businesses56 Mayhew WayWalnut Creek 925-977-9220www.EastInsure.com
Judy Francis, State Farm AgentLafayette 925-283-5040
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Jerry Garcia, State Farm AgentSan Leandro 510-940-2450
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Niki Ghofranian InsuranceDublin 925-828-9555LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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Kim Holland, State Farm AgentHayward 510-481-2735
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Dirk Jackson, State Farm AgentFremont 510-656-4962
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Edward T. KroetenFarmers InsuranceHome • Auto • Life • Business • Renters7100 Stevenson Boulevard, Suite 105Fremont 510-646-1500www.KroetenInsurance.com
NBS Insurance AgencyTerry Y. Shimamoto • License #0534428 Home • Auto • Life • Business5554 Clayton Road, Suite 1-AConcord 925-673-1845
Schwalm Insurance ServicesAlameda 510-388-2788LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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Ruth Stroup Insurance AgencyOakland 510-874-5700LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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jewelersJoe Trapasso, State Farm AgentOakland 510-808-7120
See Our Ad On Page 50 & Page 3
Viking Insurance AssociatesHayward 510-582-0125
See Our Ad On Page 52
Richard Whelan Insurance AgencyPleasant Hill 925-521-0080
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INTERIOR DECORATORS
Castle Comforts Interior DesignEnriching Clients’ Lives Through Innovative Interior Design1891 Second StreetLivermore 925-960-1282www.castle-comforts.com
INvESTMENT SERvICES
Bell Investment AdvisorsOakland 510-433-1066
See Our Ad On Page 36
Camejo GroupSocially & Environmentally Responsible Investment Strategies Since 19871814 Franklin Street, Suite 503Oakland 510-587-0800www.CamejoGroup.com
DHR Investment Counsel, Ltd.Oakland 510-596-2580LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On Page 37
jEwELERS
Bombay Jewelry Company22K Gold • Weddings BandsGem Jewelry • Silver Jewelry1042 University AvenueBerkeley 510-486-0317www.BombayJewelryCompany.com
Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch RepairsConcord 925-680-2552Fairfield 707-399-0774LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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kitchen planning & remodeling
kITCHEN pLANNING & REMODELING
Bay Area Cabinet SupplySan Leandro 510-483-7700
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Sosa Kitchen & Bath RemodelingLivermore 925-271-2298
See Our Ad On Page 2
LANDSCApE ARCHITECTS
Thomas Bassett Landscape ArchitectExtraordinary Gardens For Extraordinary People • License #1604Northern California 925-279-3338www.thomasbassett.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
LANDSCApE CONTRACTORS
Calvin Craig LandscapingDesign • Installation • Maintenance1610 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 205Pleasant Hill 925-935-5269www.CraigLandscaping.com
LAwyERS - SEE ATTORNEyS pAGE 16
LEGAL SERvICES
D & R Legal Process Service, LLC10% Off Any Service With Discount Code: Pink139159 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 112Fremont 510-797-9996www.drlegalprocess.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
LIquOR STORES
Ledger’s LiquorsBerkeley 510-540-9243LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On This Page
Northbrae Bottle ShopWine • Craft Beer • Spirits1590 Hopkins StreetBerkeley 510-525-5323www.NorthbraeBottleShop.com
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motorcycles
DIFFERENT IS BETTER.
BMWMOTORCYCLESOF SAN FRANCISCO415-503-9988San Francisco, CA 94107-1025790 Bryant St @ 6th www.bmwmotorcycle.com
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LOCkS & LOCkSMITHS
Glenview Key & LockGay Owned & Operated 33 Years4197 Park BoulevardOakland 510-530-6141www.GlenviewKey.com
Island Locksmith24-Hour Service723 A StreetHayward 510-889-1052www.IslandLocksmith.net
The Key Shack LocksmithAccess Control • Camera SystemsAutomatic Gate Operators • IntercomsElectric Locking HardwareMobile Service OnlyBay Area 510-524-8609www.keyshacklocksmith.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Velocity Lock & KeyEast Bay 510-525-4668LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On This Page
MASSAGE THERApy
Sara Sunstein, MAGently Resolving Pain, Tension & Trauma2315 Prince StreetBerkeley 510-526-5414www.SaraSunstein.com
MEDITATION INSTRuCTION
Transcendental MeditationBerkeley 510-872-2287
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METAL fABRICATION
Architectural Metal WorksSpecializing In The Fabrication & Installation Of Stainless Steel, Glass & Aluminum Railings1483 67th StreetEmeryville 510-601-1240www.michaelwentworth.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
MOTORCyCLES & SCOOTERS
BMW Motorcycles Of San FranciscoSan Francisco 415-503-9988LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On This Page
MOTORCyCLES & SCOOTERS - SERvICE & REpAIR
Meteor MotorbikesOakland 510-545-3738
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movers
MOvERS
Commander Moving Inc. & StorageBay Area 415-407-5043LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On This Page
Macy MoversOakland 510-444-0100
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Payless Self StorageEast Bay 510-237-0356San Francisco-Marin 415-456-2300LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
See Our Ad On This Page
MuSEuMS
Museum On MainEnriching Community Life Through Education & Preservation603 Main StreetPleasanton 925-462-2766www.museumonmain.org
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orthodontists
MuSIC STORES
The Starving MusicianBerkeley 510-841-2648Santa Clara 408-554-9041Santa Cruz 831-426-1975LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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NIGHT CLuBS - SEE BARS pAGE 24
NuRSERIES
Pollinate Farm & GardenYour Home For Feed-To-Table Farm, Garden & Livestock Supplies2727 Fruitvale AvenueOakland 510-686-3493www.pollinatefarm.com
NuRSING HOMES - SkILLED
Chaparral HouseBerkeley 510-848-8774
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ORTHODONTISTS
Harper OrthodonticsMartinez 925-228-8330
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Iezman & Osterman OrthodonticsBerkeley & Lafayette 510-849-3613
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tell them you found them in pink spots!
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painting contractors
Call CertaPro Painters® to schedule your FREE estimate.1-800-462-3782Or visit us online at www.certapro.com.
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL PAINTING
Each CertaPro Painters® business is independently owned and operated.
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sure it’s also your most rewarding, enjoyable home
improvement project of the year.
• Multi-Year Warranty
• Carpentry Services
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pAINTING CONTRACTORS
Certapro PaintersBay Area 800-462-3782
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VHA PaintingResidential • Commercial • Lic. #938845East Bay 925-699-8607
pApER SHREDDING
Automatic Response SystemsPaper Shredding - While You WatchE-Waste CollectorMention Pink For 25% Off List Prices1461 Eastshore HighwayBerkeley 800-380-8202www.berkeleyshreds.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
pERSONAL TRAINERS
Flash Flux FitLife Takes Bold, Be Your Own SuperheroBay Area 510-599-2282www.FlashFluxFit.com
pEST CONTROL
Animal Damage ControlSolving Problems With WildlifeHumane Trapping & RemovalEast Bay 925-684-3855LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
EcoWorld Termite ServicesYour Ecological & Economical Choice In Termite ControlBay Area 510-685-3971www.ecoworldtermite.com
pET DAy CARE & BOARDING
Breton’s School For Dogs & CatsTop Quality Dog & Cat BoardingHeated & Air Cooled KennelsLarge Exercise Areas1455 Lawrence RoadDanville 925-736-6231www.dogandcatboardingdanville.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Camp Bow Wow Tri-ValleyWhere A Dog Can Be A Dog6430 Preston Avenue, Suite FLivermore 925-456-3294www.campbowwow.com/tri-valleyLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
Dublin Creek KennelsDublin 925-828-5355
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Laurie’s TLC Professional Pet CareBoarding In My Home • Pet SittingDoggie Daycare • Dog Walking13 Years In BusinessEast Bay 925-785-5258
pET GROOMING
Danville Paw SpaCage-Free Grooming • Daycare581 San Ramon Valley BoulevardDanville 925-838-7297www.DanvillePawSpa.com
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petsFluff Dog GroomingSpecializing In A Positive Grooming Experience190 Pelton Center WaySan Leandro 510-755-8933www.FluffDogGrooming.com
Paws About The TownGrooming Salon • A Gentle Touch6924 Village ParkwayDublin 925-828-6517
ShamPooches“Tails Are Waggin, Pets Are Braggin”Professional Pet Grooming3124-A Crow Canyon PlaceSan Ramon 925-806-0647www.shampooches.usLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
pET SOCIETIES & RESCuES
Berkeley East Bay Humane SocietyPet Health Services In Addition To Adoption, Behavior Classes & Pet Training2700 Ninth StreetBerkeley 510-845-3633www.berkeleyhumane.org
Contra Costa Humane SocietyServices In Spay/Neuter Programs, Adoptions, And Volunteer Programs171 Mayhew Way, Suite 101Pleasant Hill 925-279-2247www.cchumane.org
East Bay SPCA OaklandAdoption • Veterinary ServicesDog Training • Spay & Neuter8323 Baldwin StreetOakland 510-569-0702www.eastbayspca.org
East Bay SPCA Tri-ValleyAdoption • Dog Training • Spay & Neuter4651 Gleason DriveDublin 925-479-9670www.eastbayspca.org
Tri-Valley Animal RescueProviding Homeless Animals WithSocialization, Foster Homes, & Medical CarePleasanton 925-803-7043www.tvar.org
pET STORES & SuppLIES
Mike’s Feed & PetsFull Line Feed, Farm & PetsFish, Birds, Small Animals & Chicks710 East 14th StreetSan Leandro 510-638-2005LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
Murphy’s PawPleasanton 925-600-8925
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Petway Pet Food & SupplySpecializing In Elimination Of Food Allergies • Pets Welcome5480 Sunol Boulevard, Suite 1Pleasanton 925-846-3172LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
Rheem Valley Pet ShoppeServing Moraga For 22 Years388 Park StreetMoraga 925-376-8399www.RVPShoppe.com
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pet veterinarians
Oak Tree Animal HospitalServing The Community Since 1983579 San Ramon Valley BoulevardDanville 925-837-1632www.OakTreeVet.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Tassajara Veterinary Clinic“Caring For Pets Is What We Do Best” Small Animal Medicine • Acupuncture10% Off 1st Visit - Mention Pink Spots3436 Camino TassajaraDanville 925-736-8387www.tassajaravet.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
Thornhill Pet HospitalOakland 510-339-2041LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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pHARMACIES
North Oakland PharmacyOakland 510-652-7536
See Our Ad On Page 61
United PharmacyThe Home Care Prescription & MedicalSupply Pharmacy • Friendly Consultations2929 Telegraph AvenueBerkeley 510-843-3201LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
VitaCare PharmacyOakland 510-832-7500
See Our Ad On Page 61
pHOTO fINISHING
Light WavesFull Service Photo Finishing & Framing4810 Telegraph Avenue Oakland 510-922-8487130 Russ Street @ FolsomSan Francisco 415-431-9651www.lightwavesimaging.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
pHOTOGRApHERS
Lynds PhotographyLafayette 925-962-0180
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pET vETERINARIANS & HOSpITALS
Alameda Pet HospitalCompassionate Care For Pets In AlamedaKaren Buchinger, DVM2275 Buena Vista AvenueAlameda 510-523-1626www.alamedapethospital.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Berkeley Dog & Cat HospitalSpecial Veterinary ServicesOpen 24 Hours For Emergencies2126 Haste StreetBerkeley 510-848-5041www.berkeleydogandcat.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
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Companion Animal HospitalCastro Valley 510-582-6311
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Livermore Country Pet HospitalImproving Pets’ Lives Through Compassionate Care & Education2110 Greenville RoadLivermore 925-449-7922www.lcph.us
Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic... Your Other Family Doctors For Small Animals & Exotics55 Mowry AvenueFremont 510-797-2323www.mvvc.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Montecito Animal ClinicGeneral Practice • Dentistry • SurgeryOpen M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-Noon5280 Pacheco BoulevardPacheco 925-686-0683LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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pilates
pHySICAL THERApy
Lafayette Physical Therapy, Inc.Quality Individualized Treatment Mon-Fri 7am-6pm3468 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite B110Lafayette 925-284-6150www.LafayettePT.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
pHySICIANS-OpHTHALMOLOGy
Eye Specialties Medical GroupRobert Edelman, M.D.Neha Shah, M.D. • Mark Lurie, M.D.20046 Lake Chabot RoadCastro Valley 510-881-8823www.eyespecialties.com
pICTuRE fRAMES & fRAMING
Art Loft Framing - MontclairCustom Picture Framing Since 19732082 Antioch CourtOakland 510-339-0890www.ArtLoftFraming.com
Artistic Picture FramingOver 75 Years Combined Experience1975 Shattuck AvenueBerkeley 510-665-5951artisticpictureframing.popslice.com
The Framer’s Workshop & The Framer’s OutletDo-It-Yourself & Custom FramingReady Made Outlet • Large Format Printing2435-2439 Channing WayBerkeley 510-849-4444www.framersworkshop.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Stoll Custom FramingBerkeley 510-526-5020
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pILATES
Pilates Five EightyOakland 510-338-3932
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plumbing contractors
We Build Trust With Our Clients ThroughHonesty & Integrity.
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plumbing contractors
3333 Martin Luther King Jr. WayBerkeley, CA 94704
(510) 343-6342 • Fax (510) 843-6913info@albertnahmanplumbing.comwww.albertnahmanplumbing.com
License # 414359
• Sewer Replacements & Drain Cleaning• Water Heater and Tankless Repair & Installation
• Gas & Water Leak Detection• Furnace/AC Installation & Maintenance• Duct Cleaning & Repairs
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plumbing contractors
pLuMBING CONTRACTORS
Albert Nahman Plumbing & HeatingBerkeley 510-343-6342LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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ATP PlumbingTankless Water HeatersHydronic Heating SystemsEast Bay 510-928-8807
Beyond Plumbing Inc.EBMUD PSL Certification SpecialistsWe Test, Replace & Repair SewersEast Bay 510-867-0756www.BeyondPlumbing.com
Capelli PlumbingEast Bay 510-969-4358
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Savior Plumbing, Inc.East Bay 925-461-8549
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pLuMBING fIxTuRES & SuppLIES
Globe Plumbing Supply Co.Full Line Of Plumbing SuppliesServing The East Bay Since 19281055 Seminary AvenueOakland 510-569-6566www.globeplbg.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 8+ Yrs.
pRINTERS
Dakota PressSan Leandro 510-895-1300
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Minuteman Press OaklandOakland 510-832-7746
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The PrintingWorksFull Service Printing • Stationery SystemsBrochures • Newsletters • Direct Mail1070 Stewart Drive, Suite 1Sunnyvale 408-734-5330www.ThePrintingWorks.bizLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 8+ Yrs.
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1070 Stewart Drive, Ste 1Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 734-5330www.ThePrintingWorks.biz
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printers
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psychics
pSyCHICS
Psychic RealityVallejo 707-558-0535LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Michael Baldasarra, RealtorAlameda 925-890-4648
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Dunbar Team Caldecott PropertiesDon & Ray DunbarWe Sell The Bay AreaDon Dunbar 510-472-3861Ray Dunbar 650-380-0079
Margaret McCarty, Realtor7700 N. Broadway, Suite 310, ConcordEast Bay 925-917-1797www.KWFirst.com
RECyCLING CENTERS
Automatic Response SystemsPaper Shredding - While You WatchE-Waste CollectorMention Pink For 25% Off List Prices1461 Eastshore HighwayBerkeley 800-380-8202www.berkeleyshreds.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
REST HOMES
Chaparral HouseBerkeley 510-848-8774
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restaurant & eatery spots
RESTAuRANT & EATERy SpOTS
Asmara RestaurantEritrean & Ethiopian Cuisine Since 19855020 Telegraph AvenueOakland 510-547-5100www.AsmaraRestaurant.com
Caffe 817Legendary Coffee & Homemade Fare817 Washington StreetOakland 510-271-7965www.Caffe817.com
Casa De Meza Mexican TaqueriaFresh & Healthy Paleo Concept4949 Stevenson Boulevard, Suite DFremont 510-491-6037www.CaseDeMezaRestaurant.com
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restaurant & eatery spots
encuentrooakland@encuentrowineencuentro cafe and wine bar
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Casa Orinda RestaurantOpen 7 Nights @4pm • AmericanaBest Fried Chicken • Prime Rib • Italian Favorites • Full Bar • Free Valet ParkingMention Pink For 1 Free Appetizer20 Bryant WayOrinda 925-254-2981www.casaorinda.netLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Crogan’s6101 La Salle AvenueOakland 510-339-2098LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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El Charro Mexican DiningEst. 1947 • The Best Place For Friends & Family To Meet & Eat3339 Mt. Diablo BoulevardLafayette 925-283-2345LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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EncuentroOakland 510-832-9463
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Fournée BakeryCakes • Cookies • Breads • Pastry • Pizza2912 Domingo AvenueBerkeley 510-549-9434www.fourneebakery.com
Joe’s CornerItalian Deli Style Restaurant37713 Niles BoulevardNiles 510-896-8025www.JoesCornerNiles.com
Kouzina Greek Street FoodOakland 510-339-1020
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Lakeshore CafeOakland 510-832-4374
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Lalime’sBerkeley 510-527-9838
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restaurant & eatery spotsMexico Tortilla FactoryTaqueria & Tortilleria Since 1972Best Mexican Food In Town7015 Thornton AvenueNewark 510-792-9909
Plate & VineLocally Sourced & Regionally InspiredNorthern California Cuisine1970 Diamond BoulevardConcord 925-680-1700www.PlateAndVineRestaurant.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
Posada Contemporary SouthwesternRestaurant • Catering988 Murrieta BoulevardLivermore 925-606-1004www.PosadaCatering.com
Silva BakeryPortuguese Baked Goods & Artisan Breads18563 Mission BoulevardHayward 510-278-3322www.silvabakery.com
Sobo RamenOakland 510-832-7626
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SoopBerkeley 510-548-7667LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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Souley VeganOakland 510-922-1615
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Taqueria Soleska Hayward 510-324-8125
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Terra Mia Cucina Italiana“Real” Italian FoodEverything Made From Scratch4040 East AvenueLivermore 925-456-3333LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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retirement communities
RETIREMENT COMMuNITIES
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland HeightsOakland 510-534-3637
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The Plaza TowerIndependent Senior LivingWelcome Home2020 Grant StreetConcord 925-687-1200LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
The Point At Rockridge Senior LivingOakland 510-658-9266
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SCHOOLS(also see family spots page 34)
California State University East BayIt’s Time To Get That Degree!Classes: Hayward-Concord-OaklandOnline Classes 510-885-2556www.csueastbay.edu
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland 510-869-6511
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St. Giles InternationalSan Francisco 415-788-3552
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SENIOR SERvICES
Senior HelpersBerkeley 510-524-6700LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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SEwING MACHINES
Sew ImagesSewing Machine Sales & RepairAdult & Kids Classes • NotionsCustom Embroidery/Supplies 4172 Piedmont AvenueOakland 510-601-8739www.sewimages.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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shopping spots
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shopping spots
Experts in wheel building, repair and maintenance. Quality fittings, sales and accessories. Montano Velo is a full-service bike shop, located in Oakland with a heart as big as the bay!
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shopping spots
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storage
SHOwER DOORS & ENCLOSuRES
HeavyLuxSan Leandro 510-667-0781
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SIGNS & BANNERS
G EngravingBay Area Engraver & Sign Maker For Over 30 Years • Manual & Computerized1038 Murray StreetBerkeley 510-204-0617www.gmerch.net/geng.htmlLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 5+ Yrs.
SkIN CARE
Essential Skin Care1460 Washington Boulevard, Suite C-5Concord 925-524-0850GetGoodSkin.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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SMOkE SHOpS
Hi Times Smoke ShopSmokes • Pipes • Glass • Hookahs Vaporizers • Accessories2374 Telegraph AvenueBerkeley 510-486-0988
SpERM BANkS
The Sperm Bank Of CaliforniaBerkeley 510-841-1858
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SpORTS NuTRITION
GNC Piedmont Nutrition CenterA Local Family Operated FranchiseVitamins • Sports SupplementsDiet Products & More4058 Piedmont AvenueOakland 510-594-1052LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
STORAGE-HOuSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL
Commander Moving Inc. & StorageBay Area 415-407-5043LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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Payless Self StorageEast Bay 510-237-0356San Francisco-Marin 415-456-2300LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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swimming pool contractors
SwIMMING pOOL CONTRACTORS
Burkett’s Pool Plastering, Inc.Northern California 800-517-3115
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Lifetime Pools, Inc.Palo Alto 650-494-7070LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 3+ Yrs.
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SwIMMING pOOL SERvICE & REpAIR
LaBella’s Pool ServiceAlameda & SouthContra Costa County 510-886-3020LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 8+ Yrs.
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TATTOO STuDIOS
Industrial Tattoo & PiercingBerkeley 510-644-0968
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Lydia Justice, LE, CPEElectrolysis • Permanent Make-UpTattooing • Body Piercing11824 Dublin BoulevardDublin 925-989-9800www.dublinelectrolysis.orgLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
Oakland InkYou Make Oakland Ink400 14th StreetOakland 510-834-7584www.oakland-ink.biz
TAx pREpARATION
Bleske & Associates, Inc.Taxes • Tax PlanningBookkeeping • Payroll Services15200 Hesperian Boulevard, Suite 202San Leandro [email protected] Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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ticketing servicesCalifornia Income Tax CounselJimmie & Judy OliverBusiness & Personal Tax ServicesPO Box 10026Oakland 510-261-2100www.CalTaxCounsel.com
Doris Forman, CPAEmeryville 510-420-7077LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 7+ Yrs.
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Robert’s Tax Service, EABay Area 415-320-7871LGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 4+ Yrs.
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TAx SERvICES
Tax Power Of CaliforniaSpecializing In Prior Year ReturnsBookkeeping • Payroll Prep148 Best AvenueSan Leandro 510-895-5961www.TaxPowerOfCA.com
THEATRES
Berkeley PlayhouseTransforming The Lives Of Families Through The Magic Of Live Theatre2640 College AveBerkeley 510-845-8542www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
California Shakespeare TheaterEnjoy World Class Theatre Live In An Unparalleled Natural Setting100 California Shakespeare Theater WayOrinda 510-548-9666www.calshakes.org
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TOwING SERvICES
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TREE SERvICE
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Diablo Trophies & AwardsFamily Owned & Operated Since 19571922 Contra Costa BoulevardPleasant Hill 925-680-0155www.diablotrophy.comLGBT Ally & Pink Spots Member 6+ Yrs.
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Doc’s Wine ShopEuropean Wine, Cheese & Beer22570 Foothill BoulevardHayward 510-733-9463www.DocsWineShop.com
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wINERIES & vINEyARDS
Concannon VineyardA Founding Family Of The California Wine Industry4590 Tesla RoadLivermore 925-456-2505www.concannonvineyard.com
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