| | Published October 15th, 2008
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Lamorinda Curves Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, - 962-0206
384 Park St, Moraga, - 376-0110
2 Theatre Sq # 140, Orinda, - 254-4199
All 3 Curves are offering a breast cancer self-exam kit designed by Olivia Newton-John (a breast cancer survivor) to women who sign up during the month of October to encourage early detection. The "Liv Aid" is a patented, FDA-cleared medical device designed to assist women in performing breast self-examinations. The product was developed by Deerfield Urethane, Inc. (Deerfield), a subsidiary of Bayer Material Science LLC (BMS) in collaboration with BHS International (BHS), a breast health company co-founded by Olivia Newton-John, in the development and production of the Liv(R) Aid breast self-exam aid.
Hudson & Axelrode Orthodontics
1016 Country Club Drive, Moraga, (925) 376-2800, www.hudsonandaxelrodeortho.com
On Thursday October 2nd Hudson & Axelrode Orthodontics and their patients celebrated the annual "fall feast."
A good time was had by all.
Canine Teeth Cleaning at Lafayette Pet Shoppe
3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, 284-5212
The store will offer anesthesia-free dog teeth cleaning performed by Canine Care, Inc. on Saturday, October25th, and every 4 weeks. For an appointment call 284-5212. The Pet Shoppe also proposes rabbit adoptions every third Saturday from 11am-3pm.
Teacake Bake Shop Bakes Cupcakes for a Cause
5 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, www.teacakebakeshop.com - 283-9900
The Lafayette store is joining forces with leading bakeries nationwide with Cupcakes for a Cause. The week long event, running from October 20 - 26, 2008, supports children affected by cancer, with bakeries donating the proceeds of their cupcake of choice bearing a candy version of the smiling-face logo for the CancerCare for Kids program. Teacake plans to decorate and donate the proceeds of a customer favorite, their Pink Velvet cupcake. All three Teacake Bake Shop locations will be participating in the event.
Mountain Mike's Celebrates Veteran's Day, 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Lafayette offers free lunch buffet to ALL active duty and retired members of the United States Armed Forces on Monday, November 10 in honor of Veterans Day. For more information call Ben at 283-6363.
Star Pilates
1460 Moraga Road Suite F, Moraga, 925-376-7500, www.starpilates.com
After expanding the site with more space for mat-classes, Star Pilates in Moraga had a Grand opening Party on Saturday October 4th in the Moraga Center.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Fourteen candidates filed petitions for the upcoming board election. The 10 elected
members will serve for a two-year term starting January 1st 2009.
16th Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run - October 26th Race times begin at 8:30am and
"day of" registration begins at 6:30am. Pre-registration can be done by visiting the
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce website, www.lafayettechamber.org or www.active.com.
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Mixer, Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m. at the Hacienda de las Flores, Fireside
Room. The Chamber has invited speakers from St Mary's College to come and discuss
ways to reinforce cooperation and synergies in the area of business.
Save the date: December 6th will be he third Season of Lights celebration from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. at both shopping centers. The Chamber would like to encourage the retail businesses
to decorate their windows to celebrate this ecumenical celebration of families, joy and giving.
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
Orinda Chamber Luncheon, Orinda Country Club, Tuesday - October 28, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
"Downtown Commercial Development Planning Forum" - new plan revealed. Please join us
for a lively panel discussion and Q&A on the work product generated by the "commercial
committee" of the Orinda Planning Task Force (PPRTF). City Council members
Tom McCormick and Amy Worth will present the Task Force's work and introduce
committee members Clark Wallace and Bruce Burrow. The new plan encourages commercial
growth in Orinda by improving the commercial planning, permitting process and zoning
code. Luncheon cost: $30.00. Reserve your seat(s) online on the Chamber's web site.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA