In a Nutshell ◆ Winter 2012-13

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Holiday closuresfor City officesMost City facilities will be closed for thewinter holidays beginning Monday,December 24, reopening Wednesday,January 2. Public safety services willcontinue to be available.For a comprehensive list of what is openor closed, visit the City’s website,www.walnut-creek.org.

Photos by Nan Siegel

Public invited to weigh in on wayfinding

Here’s to the 1,100-plus volunteers who wiped, swept, painted and planted on one of45 projects throughout Walnut Creek on Community Service Day, Saturday, Oct. 6. Towatch the “Creek Currents” video from the day, go to YouTube.com/cityofwalnutcreek.

A new wayfinding system is inthe works for Walnut Creek. Thepurpose of the system is to

make it easier for drivers andpedestrians to find key locations andamenities throughout the city, fromHeather Farm Park to downtownparking, through the strategic use of

clear, attractive signage. In addition,citywide wayfinding creates a sense ofplace through the use of consistentcolors, shapes and fonts. The design process is currently underway. Interested in weighing in? Drop bythe Oak View Room in the downtownlibrary between 5 and 8 p.m. Wednesday,Dec. 12 to see samples of several designalternatives, ask questions and give

feedback. There will also beopportunities to give feedbackonline between Dec. 13 – 19at www.walnut-creek.org.

At left, an example of awayfinding system (notintended to representWalnut Creek’s system.

Six pop-up kiosksshowcasing uniquespecialty retailersare open forbusiness at LibertyBell Plaza. Activatingthe City-owned plazaat the corner ofBroadway andMount DiabloBoulevard is part ofthe City’s EconomicDevelopment Plan. In addition to thekiosks, “Liberty Bell Pop-up Plaza” willoffer a variety of live entertainment. Learnmore at www.popupplazawc.com.

Pop-ups plus plazaequals pizzazz!

National Lincolnexhibit at libraryA national travelingexhibition focused onAbraham Lincoln’sstruggle to meet theconstitutionalchallenges of theCivil War will be atthe Walnut CreekLibrary Dec. 14through Feb. 8. A special open house onFriday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. willturn the library into a living historyshowcase. For details, see Page 3.

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Public MeetingsCity Council and allCommission meetingsare televised live andavailable on demand.

Here’s what’s happening

WinterWinterWinterWinterWinterhighlightshighlightshighlightshighlightshighlights(check cable listingsfor showtimes or goto walnutcreektv.org)

Walnut Creek TV is onComcast Channel 28(incorporated WConly), Rossmoor 26,Astound Channel 29,and AT&T U-VerseChannel 99. Forstreaming video andprograms on demand,www.walnutcreektv.org.

Channel information

“Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain” will be at the Bedford Gallery Dec. 6 - Feb. 17.

Holiday Concertwith the WCConcert BandEnjoy the music ofthe season from thecomfort of yourhome! The WalnutCreek Concert Band’sholiday concert willbe aired throughoutDecember.

This winter on‘Creek Currents’Brendan gets up closeand personal with ahawk at the LindsayWildlife Museum,while Ruby joinshardworking volun-teers on CommunityService Day. Con-gratulations to “CreekCurrents” on its 1stplace NATOA award!

Opening Reception: Broadway RevealedThursday, Dec. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.$5 admission; Wine and hors d’oeuvres hostedby the Bedford Gallery Guild

New York’s iconic theater district comes toWalnut Creek this winter with “BroadwayRevealed: Behind the Theater Curtain,” at

the Bedford Gallery Dec. 6 – Feb. 17, 2013. Theexhibition features artist Stephen Joseph’sphotographs of some of Broadway’s mostcritically acclaimed productions alongsidetheatrical props, costumes, and other artifacts.“Broadway Revealed” showcases the complex

Broadway comes to the Bedford Gallery

support network of design, lighting, directing andstaging that come together to create the magicworld of the theater. www.bedfordgallery.org.

Ice rink returns to Civic ParkWalnut Creek on Ice is back at Civic Park throughJan. 13. To learn about skating lessons, open skatetimes, birthday parties and special events, go towww.iceskatewalnutcreek.com or call 925-935-7002.

Parade of Lights at Broadway PlazaBroadway Plaza’s Parade of Lights begins at 7p.m. Nov. 29, concluding when Santa Claus lightsthe 40-foot tree.

Artists MarketArtists from Walnut Creek’s Civic Arts Educationprogram offer a variety of hand-crafted items forsale Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 at two locations.An opening party at the Shadelands Arts Center,111 N.Wiget, on Nov. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. willfeature live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The Artists Market at Shadelands Arts Centerwill be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1; and 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. At the Civic Park clay studio,hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec.1; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2.

Teddy Bear TeaThe Gardens at Heather Farm presents its TeddyBear Tea and Boutique on Dec. 1 and 2, featuringelegant tea, raffle baskets, storytelling, and giftsfor sale. There will be two seatings each day at11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required.Call 925-947-1678 or visit www.gardenshf.org.

Holidays at historic ShadelandsThe Walnut Creek Historical Society presents“Holidays at Shadelands” Nov. 24 through Dec. 9.This festive event includes a three-course tealuncheon at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., as well ashand-crafted items for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; luncheon is $30 per person.Reservations for the tea luncheon are required; call925-935-7871. The Shadelands Ranch Museum is at2660 Ygnacio Valley Road.

Have breakfast with Santa, or ring inthe New Year at Boundary OakSanta comes to the Clubhouse at Boundary Oak onSunday, Dec. 9 to have breakfast with kids of allages. Looking for a festive spot for New Year’sEve? Join the gala celebration at the Clubhouse.Call 925-934-3600 ext. 21 for reservations andinformation, or visit www.playboundaryoak.com.

Speakers series at the GardensThe Gardens at Heather Farm announces its 2013Speaker Series. Speakers are Matthew Levesque,author of “The Revolutionary Yardscape,” on Jan.24; photographer Saxon Holt, “Plants andLandscapes for Summer Dry Climates,” on Feb. 28;and Steve Sando, owner of Rancho Gordo NewWorld Specialty Foods, on March 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $75 for the series,or $35 for individual speakers. Visit the website,www.gardenshf.org, for details.

State of the CityWhat’s new in WalnutCreek? Look for theMayor’s State of theCity presentation inearly February (exactair dates TBA).

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Civic Arts ballet programfeatured in documentary

The national traveling exhibition“Lincoln: The Constitution and theCivil War,” will be at the Walnut

Creek Library from Dec. 14 through Feb. 8.Six special library programs and events,presented by the Walnut CreekFoundation, have been designed tosupport and enhance the exhibit. “Lincoln: The Constitution and theCivil War” focuses on Lincoln’s struggleto meet the political and constitutionalchallenges of the Civil War. The exhibitionexplores how Lincoln used theConstitution to confront three intertwinedcrises of the war — the secession ofSouthern states, slavery, and wartime civilliberties. Visitors will leave the exhibitionwith a more complete understanding ofAbraham Lincoln as president and theCivil War as the nation’s gravestconstitutional crisis. The traveling exhibition and tour arefunded by a major grant from theNational Endowment for the Humanitiesto the National Constitution Center. TheLibrary Foundation and Walnut CreekLibrary partnered with the AmericanLibrary Association and the NationalConstitution Center to bring this exhibitto Walnut Creek.

Stunning Lincoln exhibit at library

Open House6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14A presentation of the GettysburgAddress, a Lincoln impersonator, and“The Civil War in Four Minutes” areamong the offerings at this free andfamily-friendly open house.

California & the Civil War: FromFrontier to Province7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7Kevin Starr, California State LibrarianEmeritus, will discuss the emergenceof national leadership in Californiaduring the Civil War. At the LesherCenter for the Arts. For tickets,www.LesherArtsCenter.org.

Wit and Wisdom of Lincoln6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17Master storyteller Arnold Kunst offers aprogram designed for all audiencesinterested in a good laugh, with adose of inspiration. In the Oak ViewRoom at the Walnut Creek Library.

There are six special programs.www.WCLibrary.org or 925-935-5395.

Special events

Civic ArtsEducation’sballet program iscenter stage inthe awardwinning movie“First Position.”The full-lengthfilm follows sixyoung dancers,including 11-year-old Miko Fogarty from the Civic Arts’program, preparing for the Youth AmericaGrand Prix. With hundreds from aroundthe world competing, perfection isexpected. The film won awards at the NewYork City Film Festival, Toronto FilmFestival, Portland Film Festival, SanFrancisco Documentary Film Festival andwas shown at Sundance. Seewww.balletdocumentary.com for trailers.

The City’s Civic Arts Education musicdepartment has been selected as anAssessment Center for The AchievementProgram ofCarnegie Hall andthe RoyalConservatory.Music studentsfrom throughoutthe East Bay willnow be able toenroll in nationallyrecognizedinstrumental andvocal testing at theCivic Arts Education Shadelands Campus.To learn more, visitwww.theachievementprogram.org.

Carnegie Hall, RoyalConservatory OK musictesting at Civic Arts

The deadline to submit work forconsideration for the juriedshow “Peaceable Kingdom:Animals Real andImagined” is Jan. 9. For more information andto apply online visitwww.bedfordgallery.org.

Record amount raised for arts and arts outreach The Diablo Regional Arts Associationnetted a record $275,000 for arts andeducation programs at the “On Broadway”gala held Oct. 6 at the Lesher Center forthe Arts. The proceeds support DRAA’songoing efforts to expand the diversity ofentertainment and culture available in the

East Bay suburbs. Proceeds also supportDRAA’s Arts Access School Timeprogram, which will bring more than 6,000K-12 students from underserved ContraCosta County schools to high-qualityperformances at the Lesher Center duringthe 2012-13 year. Many of these studentshave never seen a live performance.

Juried show at Bedfordaccepting applications

A national traveling exhibit about Lincoln will be at the Library Dec. 14 through Feb. 8.

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Civic and commu-nity leaders,generous

donors, and some veryhappy families cametogether on Oct. 27 tobreak ground onPleasant Creek Homes, aten-home Habitat forHumanity project on aninfill parcel of land nextto Interstate 680.

Volunteers and newhomeowners, usingHabitat’s sweat-equitydown-payment program,will build the homes onBarkley Avenue. Thehomes are expected to becompleted in 2014.

In tandem with theHabitat project, the Citysuccessfully applied for a$1 million state SafeRoutes to Transit grantto build a sidewalkconnecting PleasantCreek Homes and thesurrounding neighbor-hood with BART anddowntown Walnut Creek.The pedestrian walkway,a traffic-signal buttonand crosswalk stripingwill make it possible forthe first time to safely cross the busy Hillside Avenue/Ygnacio Valley Road entrance toInterstate 680.

Habitat for Humanity comes to W.C.

ROSSMOOR GETS READY — The Red Cross,Rossmoor, Contra Costa County and the Cityof Walnut Creek partnered on a shelteroperations drill at Rossmoor’s Del ValleClubhouse on Oct. 17. Above, City em-ployee Melissa Ridenour gathers informa-tion from a volunteer playing the role of ashelter client.

Are you prepared for a flood in yourneighborhood? Walnut Creek last

experienced a major flood event in 1958when much of downtown was inundatedwith up to 2 feet of water. More recentfloods in 2002 and 2005 caused hundredsof thousands of dollars of damage.

What should you do before a flood? Know the flood risk to your

property. Purchase flood insurance for your

property. Protect your property by retrofit-

ting your residence. Keep drainage channels and pipes

free from obstruction and debris. Do not dump trash, leaves, or

debris into any part of the drainage system. Keep emergency supplies and

develop a family evacuation plan.What should you do during a flood? Tune in to local radio or television

to monitor weather forecasts. Turn off gas and electrical service. Seek shelter in the highest areas

possible and avoid low-lying areas. Avoid wading or driving through

moving floodwaters.Contact the City of Walnut Creek,

Engineering Division at 925-943-5839 foradditional information about retrofittingproperty and permitting requirements or todetermine the flood risk for your property.

Are you prepared?

West downtown planning area extended

The City has received additionalfunding from the Metropolitan

Transportation Commission to extend theWest Downtown Specific Plan Areasouth to Olympic Bouelvard. A “catch-up” workshop for those within the newlyadded area will be held in December;residents, businesses and propertyowners in the affected area will receive apostcard notice prior to the workshop. The West Downtown Specific Plan isfocused on exploring the potential fornew homes and businesses in theplanning area; making easier pedestrianand bicycle connections between BARTand the downtown; and preserving theAlmond-Shuey neighborhood. To beadded to the “interested parties” mailinglist for all future meetings, email senior

planner Andrew M. Smith atasmith@walnut-creek.org or call 925-943-5899, ext. 2213.

While civic leaders and future Habitat homeowners preparedto break ground on Pleasant Creek Homes, these little girlswere content to simply watch and hang onto their hard hats.Below, an artist’s rendition of Pleasant Creek Homes.

Photo by Margot Ernst

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Business owners and buildingdevelopers are investing in WalnutCreek in a big way. The City

Council on Oct. 16 approved the WalnutCreek Transit Village, which will eventuallybring up to 600 housing units and ground-floor retail to Walnut Creek BART. The project is expected to continuethrough the next phase of developmentreview throughout 2013. Here is a sampleof some other projects to watch for:

Encina Shopping Center remodel The owner of the Encina Grandeshopping center at the corner of YgnacioValley and Oak Grove roads wants toremodel the existing 101, 605 square-footshopping center and add 6,353 square feetof new floor area. Among the ideas beingconsidered: a drive-up service window forthe Walgreen’s Pharmacy. The project planner is Alan Carreon,carreon@walnut-creek.org.

Rossmoor Shopping Center The 15-acre Rossmoor Shopping Centeranchored by Safeway was purchased inmid-2012 and staff expects to see plansthat involve a major renovation. For more information, contact EconomicDevelopment Manager Ron Gerber atgerber@walnut-creek.org.

Brio - 141 N. Civic Drive The Brio project (formerly calledParagon) will bring 300 apartments to thewest side of North Civic Drive, along withtwo significant traffic improvements: anew signalized crosswalk mid-block onCivic Drive will create a pedestrianconnection between the Iron Horse Trailand BART and a longer left turn lanegoing southbound on Ygnacio ValleyRoad will ease the commute back-up.

Stay informed,stay involved

Project Pipeline Report Long before a project is approved, itgoes through a review process. That’strue for every project, from individualresidences to large commercial buildings.For a complete list of projects, go towww.walnut-creek.org/current_projects.

Get notified! Sign up to receive agendas for any CityCouncil or commission meetings inadvance. Just go to the City’s website -www.walnut-creek.org - and chose “e-notify” under the main Services menu. For further information, contact CityClerk Suzie Martinez, 925-943-5819.

Public meetings on demand All Commission meetings are now airedlive on Walnut Creek TV, and recorded forfuture viewing. Plus, video is archived online, alongwith meeting minutes, making it possibleto click on an agenda link and watch whatactually happened on-line at any time. For Walnut Creek TV viewinginformation, check out the WCTV box onPage 2 of this newsletter. . To watch meetings on demand, andto find meeting agendas and minutes, goto www.walnut-creek.org/meetings.

Projects to watch for in 2013

Here are some ways to stay informedabout proposed development inWalnut Creek .

Brio’s project planner is Chip Griffin,griffin@walnut-creek.org.

Laconia - 1500 N. California The Laconia project will include a“pocket plaza” (about 1,000 square feet)opening up on Locust Street with publicart and outdoor seating to connect to theground-floor café. The project is being built on theCalifornia Café and Scotts Valley Banksite. The ground floor will most likelyinclude a restaurant, while the three upperfloors will be home to 140 apartments. The project planner is JeremyLochirco, lochirco@walnut-creek.org.

1500 Mount Diablo Boulevard Brian Hirahara, who created theelegant Sasa and Va di Vi restaurants,entered into a development agreementwith the City to develop the city-ownedlot at 1500 Mount Diablo Boulevard; theproject is going through design review.The two-story building will include retailand restaurant tenants; plus there will bea roof-top deck for dining. The project planner is EthanBindernagel, bindernagel@walnut-creek.org.

An illustration of the Paragon/Brio project, corner of Civic and Ygnacio Valley Road.

Artist’s rendition of 1500 Main Street,currently going through design review.

Planning workshopfor small businesses The City of Walnut Creek and theContra Costa Small BusinessDevelopment Center will offer a 10-week“Practical Business Planning” programto help current or aspiring smallbusiness owners thrive. Orientation sessions will be from 10to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 orWednesday, Dec. 12 at City Hall, 1666N. Main Street, 3rd floor conferenceroom. Register online atwww.contracostasbdc.com. Questions?Call Sue Russo, 925-602-6806, or emailsrusso@contracostasbdc.com

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Seat belts can save lives and preventinjuries. In a recent example, acitizen collided

with a light pole whiledriving about 35 milesper hour. He was notwearing a seat belt andwas lucky to survive thecollision even thoughthe airbag properly deployed. Medicalstaff said he would likely be in intensivecare for up to a month. The driver’s passenger was wearing aseat belt and walked away with a coupleof minor scrapes. Seat belts must be properly worn towork. This means: The seat belt should not be loose. It should rest snugly against yourlap and chest without beinguncomfortable. It should not be twisted; thisreduces the surface area of the beltagainst your body, making it less effectiveand possibly causing injury in the eventof a collision. The shoulder strap should not beworn under the armpit. The shoulder strapis designed to be worn over the shoulderand major bones (pelvis, upper ribcage/sternum/collarbone). Did you know thatwearing the seat belt under your armpit isagainst the law? Share these tips with your family andfriends. Happy and safe travels!

Seat belt safety tips

Tapestry, the Bay Area’s only combinedvocal and handbell ensemble, will be

singing and ringing in the holidays withperformances of “Dear Santa.” Tapestry begins its season with aconcert Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. inRossmoor, followed by a 7 p.m. Nov. 30performance at Walnut Creek UnitedMethodist Church, 1543 SunnyvaleAvenue. Concerts are free; donations will

gladly be accepted in support of theAlzheimer’s Association of the East Bay. Tapestry singers rehearse in WalnutCreek throughout the year; ringersrehearse in Clayton. For more information about holidayseason performances, or how to joinTapestry, call Susana Taylor, 925-768-8025or visit the Tapestry website,www.tapestryringersandsingers.org.

Singing and ringing in the season

Two chair lifts to assistpersons with disabilities in andout of the water are nowavailable at the Clarke SwimCenter. Because they areportable, the lifts can be usedat any of the swim center’sthree pools.

“We are excited about thenew lifts,” said senior poolmanager Steven Marlowe Jr.“We will be able to move aperson in or out of the water atany location at our three pools.Someone who may not becomfortable using a ladder orstairs can enter or exit the watersafely in any lane.”

Swimming, water exercise,water walking and water-related activities contribute tothe health of individuals of allabilities, and these lifts willallow even more users toreceive these benefits.

Clarke Swim Center is openyear-round for adult lapswimming, water exercise classes, familylap swimming, recreational swimming,specialized classes and swim teams. The

Chair lifts make pools accessible to all

pool at Larkey Park, which is open mid-June through mid-August, has also beenoutfitted with a portable chair lift.

Portable chair lifts at Clarke Swim Center help liftpeople in and out of the pool.

The vocal and handbell ensemble Tapestry is performing in or near Walnut Creek.

GOOD DOG! Meet the newest member ofWalnut Creek PD, K-9 Unit Figo. On his firstofficial night on the job, Figo and hishandler, Officer Joe Coffin, responded to anin-process burglary call at a local business.Officers arrested two men inside thebusiness, and Figo tracked down a thirdsuspect who was hiding under a vehicle.

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Eleven Walnut Creek eighth gradersspent nine days in Siofok, Hungaryin October on the first Walnut Creek

Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange(YAE!!) program. They stayed with Siofokfamilies, attended local classes, touredSiofok and met the mayor and councilmembers. Walnut Creek Intermediateteacher Carol Hoy led the group, alongwith two adult chaperones, Sue Levinsand Tracy Wonnell. To prepare for the trip, the teens wentthrough a six-week orientation, learningeverything from history and a bit ofHungarian to receiving travel tips andinformation on exchange rates.

Ready to head to Hungary are (standing) Sister Cities Youth Ambassadors Lauren Boxold,Cambra Lutz, Bella Pineda, Jada Larson, Eva Schoenholz, Aditya Rao, Benjamin Lewis, MarkLevins and Patrick Donoghue. Kneeling in front are Kylie Lindquist and Bailee Davis.

Walnut Creek’s Youth Ambassadors In April 2013, Siofok will send its youthambassadors to Walnut Creek. Looking ahead to the 2013-14 schoolyear, Walnut Creek Sister Cities will begininterviews of seventh graders in thespring. Leaders hope that sister cityNoceto, Italy, participates in the future. Sister Cities International was foundedin 1955 by President Dwight Eishenhowerto promote peace through people-to-people relationships. There are nearly2,000 sister city programs in 136 countries. To learn more about Walnut CreekSister Cities, call Jerry Hicks, 925-945-7465or email him at jerryhicks@astound.net.

Two Walnut Creek teens have startedtheir own non-profit to ensure that

other youngwomen inthe areahave accessto warmcoats andniceclothing. As a firststep,“What’sMine is Yours” founders Katie and Paigeare holding a coat drive. (Their last namesare not being identified at the request ofthe family.) Donations of any clothing in goodcondition that would be suitable for girlsages 12-17 is appreciated. “We want to make sure that every girlhas a coat to call her own,” said Paige.“As you pull out your winter clothing,remember there is someone out there whodoes not have the luxury of, or access to,a warm winter coat.” Donations can be dropped off betweennoon and 4 p.m. Mondays throughFridays at the office of “What’s Mine isYours” board member Marci Shakelton,New Concept Staffing, 190 N. Wiget Lane.Or email whatsmineisyours2@gmail.com.

Clothing drive heldby teens for teensNeed coats for girls 12 - 17

Half marathon returnsto Walnut Creek Dec. 8 The Walnut Creek Half Marathon and5K Race will be Saturday, Dec. 8. Theroute has been modified and “traffic-thinning” techniques will be used to easethe impact on residents, but delaysgetting out of neighborhoods along therace route may occur. Everyone is invitedto come to one of eight coffee standsalong the route to cheer the runners. For amap of the route, visitwww.runwalnutcreek.com.

CorrectionA photo caption on Page 4 of the Fall 2012issue of the Nutshell incorrectly identifiedCERT student Emily Zahner, who wastending to a “victim” during the JuneCERT graduation drill.

Free tax preparation for the 2013 taxseason is available starting February 2013from AARP’s Tax-Aide and United Way’s“Earn It, Keep It, Save It” program. All taxpreparers are trained and certified by theIRS. Both programs serve taxpayers of anyage. Tax-Aide does not have an incomelimit, while “Earn It, Keep It, Save It” canonly serve individuals whose incomes donot exceed $50,000.

For information or to make an appoint-ment for the Tax-Aide sites, call thefollowing beginning Jan. 10: Walnut CreekSenior Club site, 925-943-5851; WalnutCreek Grace Presbyterian Church site, 925-

Free tax preparation for the 2013 tax season405-6278; Walnut Creek St. Paul’s Episco-pal Church site 925-979-5013. To make anappointment in Rossmoor, go to theHillside Clubhouse Vista Room on Feb. 5between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For general information and other sitelocations, call 925-726-3199.

For information on “Earn It, Keep It,Save It” sites call 2-1-1 or visitwww.earnitkeepitsaveit.org.

Bring the following documents: SocialSecurity Card or ITIN letter for all individu-als to be listed on the return; copies of allW-2s, 1098s and 1099s; other income anddeductions; 2011 tax return.

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