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Saturday Artists Markets Open at The Lafayette Gallery. The public is invited to the Lafayette Gallery's Artist Markets, 50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, California. The colorful markets will be held on July 11th and August 8th. All Artists Markets are held from 11 to 5 pm on Saturdays. On those four Saturdays, the parking lot of the Lafayette Gallery is transformed into an inviting outdoor market place with artists displaying and demonstrating their art.
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Peace & Cake - a summer art exhibit sponsored by CA14. Artists interpreted the theme to create a piece for the show using the media of choice. Expect to see a variety of 2 and 3D works. CA14 is a group of Contra Costa artists producing gallery exhibits and supporting each other creatively through critique, education and camaraderie. For more information about the organization visit www.cc14.us Show closes 7/23/09. Gallery hours are M-W, 11am-5pm and Thursday 11am - 8pm. Location: Diablo Valley College Art Gallery, Pleasant Hill Campus, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. (925) 685-1230. Admission: Free.
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The Moraga Art Gallery presents a new group show "Transparent Emotion" featuring the work of Monet Foster and introducing new members through August 15th. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center- next to Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. 925-376-5407. www.moragaartgallery.com.
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"Feathers, Fur and Fins," the new exhibition at the Lafayette Gallery, honors the creatures large and small that enrich our lives. The show is open through August 15th. As a special feature during the show, the community is invited to bring in pet photos and related quips to be posted on the gallery's bulletin board. On Sat. July 11th, an animal caricature artist will be available to draw your beloved pet. During the exhibition, a portion of the gallery sales will be donated to the Animal Rescue Foundation. Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm- 50 Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette.
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Annual Plein Air-Paintout July 13-18, Free, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru Street, Alameda CA 94501, 510-523-6957. Contact Debra Owen. www.frankbettecenter.org Wed.-Sat. 11-7, Sunday 11-5.
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Bedford Gallery's exhibition Full Deck presents an anthology of skate art from the 1960's to the present and will run July 5-September 13. Over 300 decks borrowed from artists, skaters, and makers from across the country, will be on display. The opening reception on July 9 from 6:00-8:00 is sure to draw skate culture celebs, including Sean Cliver who will be signing copies of his skateboard art anthologies. Telephone: 925/295-1417. Website: www.bedfordgallery.org Admission: General $5; Youth (17 and under) $3; Children 12 and under, free; Tuesdays free.
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Local Photographer Keith Modenbach will be exhibiting his original photography during the month of July at Fastframe of Lafayette. Keith shoots using film -- not digital! -- and develops his own silver gelatin fiber prints. He considers photography his joy, searching for beauty and harmony in everyday life. Fastframe is located at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd., next to Postino's. Call owner Anthony Ruiz at 283-7620 for more information. Also check out Keith's website at
kmfineartphotography.com.
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Summer concert series - join your neighbors on Thursday evenings at the Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing free concert in the park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. Enjoy the music while your children enjoy the park. The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you with the Snack Bar opening at 6:00 pm. Concerts start at 6:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm: July 9,The Houserockers - R & R; July 16, Dave Russell Band - Country & Western; July 23, Culann's Hounds - Celtic Rock.
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Concert, Friday July 24, 1:30 - 2:30 PM. Join us again for a special Friday afternoon concert featuring accomplished musicians baritone Bob Steiner and pianist Martha Wasley. The music will feature not only the song compositions of 19th century Austrian composer Franz Schubert but extend through the romantic Broadway ‘40's song standards of Jerome Kern (Ol' Man River, All the Things You Are.) Light refreshments are offered. We are grateful to the folks at Byron Park Retirement Community for their support. To sign up, call Lafayette Senior Services at 284-5050. LCC, 500 Saint Mary's Rd, Lafayette. $3 Members/$5 Non-Members.
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Friday, August 7th The Lafayette Summer Music Workshop will be hosting non-stop music being performed from 3:30pm - 9:00pm at Stanley Middle School. The annual jazz camp sponsored by Generations in Jazz features bands made up of this year's attendees. For more information visit www.lafayettechamber.org or call 925-284-7404.
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Orinda Idol 2009 Finalists Sing! Orinda Farmer's Market Saturday, July 18th, 12:15-1:00pm.
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Orinda Idol 2009 Finalists Sing! Followed by Headliner Stone Soup, Orinda Community Center Auxilliary Concert-in-the-Park, Tuesday, July 21st, 5:30-6:15pm.
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Golden Gate Boy's Choir Parents Day Concert, 2:00 p.m. on August 8. All are welcome. Prospective new choir boys and families also welcome. Youth Retreat Center, 1977 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette For information, please call GGBC at (510) 887-4311 or view web page www.ggbc.org.
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Orinda Theatre Square 2009 Summer Music Series, Every other Thursday night 4-7pm. 7/9 SUREFIRE featuring, Bob Athayde and Friends, 7/23 MICHAEL ROBINSON BAND, 8/6 747 EXPRESS, featuring Ed McClary and Michael Hatfield. www.orindatheatresquare.com.
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Muir Heritage Land Trust's Birthday Benefit Concert Bash with Janet Popesco Archibald and Musicians of the San Francisco Opera."Music Inspired by Nature," Sunday, July 26, 4:00-5:30pm at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music and refreshments on Muir Heritage Land Trust's 20-year anniversary of incorporation (July 26, 1989). Everyone is welcome! Birthday cake will be served. Suggested contribution $25 at the door. Visit www.muirheritagelandtrust.org or call 925-228-5460 for more information. |
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Saturday, July 11th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. drop by the Peace Corps Information Table at the Orinda Farmers' Market. Meet a recruiter and pick up information about serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in one of 76 countries. For more information: 510.452.8444 or www.peacecorps.gov.
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2009 Rides to Defeat ALS with Matt Chaney-Central Coast Century (July 18, 2009) and the Napa Ride to Defeat ALS (Sept. 19, 2009). You are cordially invited to join us at either ride for a fun filled day of cycling, scenery, food and drink and an overall "Feel Good" day! To become a Hot Dawg team member or to just donate please email mdchaney2@comcast.net. ALSA is the only national organization that devotes 100% of its effort and resources to ALS research and patient and family services.
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The 40th Reunion for the Campolindo High School Class of 1969 will be held at Terzetto Cuisine 6p-11p, Sept.19, 2009. The cost is $35 pp and reservations are needed by Sept. 1. Contact Rhonda at (925) 253-9043 or rlpd51@aol.com for more information.
Summer Wine Festival - Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saint Mary's College of California invites the public to an afternoon of socializing, a silent auction and wine tasting from more than two dozen California wineries at the College's 5th Annual Summer Wine Festival. Enjoy an affordable afternoon of fun, delicious appetizers and micro brews from area breweries, while supporting the College's scholarship fund. Where: Saint Mary's College of California, Soda Activity Center, 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. Cost: Tickets: $25 until July 31, $30 after VIP Tickets: $40. For more information call (415) 845-8779 or (925) 631-4200 or visit stmarys-ca.edu/wine/. Free on campus parking is available.
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Please join the many citizens who are involved and support EFO, as we honor education with our "PEARLS of WISDOM" Benefit Celebration on Sat, August 29th, 5:30 pm at the Orinda Country Club's Poolside Venue. The Foundation welcomes attendance from the community the last Saturday in August. No-host cocktails, buffet dinner, a couple of games and dancing to the 13 piece Bob Claire Orchestra will make for one hot August night! Enjoy an evening amongst friends, who make a difference for our children, and perhaps come away from the event with some new ones. $55 per person, for information or online ticket purchase: www.orindaefo.org Purchase tickets at the EFO Booth, after the July 4th Parade.
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Save Mount Diablo Hike for experienced hikers only Saturday, July 18, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Mt. Olympia is one of the park's prime destinations, a rugged outcrop with fantastic views of dizzying canyons. There are many things to attract your attention on the way - wildflowers well into summer, grotesquely eroded rock formations reminiscent of the American Southwest, the sequence of gradually expanding views. Approximately 9 miles, with a 2500 foot elevation gain. Co-sponsored by MDIA. Rain cancels. Bring: Trekking poles, fluids, lunch/snack, layers, sunscreen. Fee: None. Leader: Helene Crowley, (415) 974-2209, or crowh_8558@yahoo.com. Meet: 9 am at the end of Regency Dr. off Marsh Creek Rd, Clayton.
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Every fourth Wednesday of the month, Avalon School of Massage Therapy and the Avalon University of Metaphysics holds a free community Healing Night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Avalon, 1280 Boulevard Way, Suite 214, Walnut Creek, California. During this Drop-In Clinic, Reiki Masters will be available for energy and chakra clearings and to perform Reiki to promote emotional and physical well-being and harmony. For more information, please call 925-280-6500 or visit www.avalonofwalnutcreek.com.
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Compassionate Care and Placement of Loved Ones with Linda Wurth, Professional Eldercare Consultant. Balancing safety concerns with independent living is a challenge. Complex issues and changing circumstances can be overwhelming. Understand the range of in-home care services and housing options available to frail adults and the costs involved with such choices. Monday, July 16, 11 - Noon. $1 Members/ $3 Non-Members. Call (925)284-5050 to reserve a spot.
Wine Thieves 10th Anniversary Celebration to Benefit LASF on Saturday July 11 from 1 to 5 PM. Wine Thieves 3401 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette. See story on page 11.
National Championship, Lamorinda Petanque Field, 480 Saint Marys' Rd, Lafayette, Saturday and Sunday July 25th & 26th. Registration 8:00-8:30 am, Competition begins 9:00 am. For more information see www.Lamorindapetanque.com or call 925-283-2682.
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Widowed persons Lunch Bunch of the Widowed Persons Support- Szechuan-Mandarin luncheon on July 18, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Great Wall, 3500 Golden Gate Way in Lafayette. $12, which includes hot tea, tax and tip, and is payable at the restaurant. RSVP: Dorothy Bohannon 925/937-6883 or Carolyn Beasley
925/254-6297.
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Widowed persons Ice Cream Social and Fashion Show on Monday, July 20, at 1 p.m, featuring trendy clothes from the Hospice Thrift Shops of Contra Costa County with models from the Hospice Support Group. The clothes and accessories are available for purchase after the show. The event will be held at St. Stephen's Church at 66 St. Stephen's Drive in Orinda. A donation of $5. is suggested. RSVP Carolyn Matthias at 925/284-9514. |
| Political Gatherings |
| Can We Build Our Way Out of Prison Overcrowding? Slideshow and Talk on Friday, July 17, 7:00 PM, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Speakers: California Senator Mark DeSaulnier and prison reform advocate Bob Lane. Suggested donation: $12 General, $5 students with current ID; wheelchair accessible. |
| CLUB |
Improve your community while developing leadership skills and making lifelong friends as a member of the Junior League of Oakland East Bay (JLOEB). Celebrating 75 years of service in 2009, JLOEB's dedicated membership has donated $3 million and 7 million volunteer hours to local communities since it was founded. Don't miss your chance to give back and be part of our group of dynamic women volunteers. Learn more at our upcoming Prospective Member Information Session: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. The Home of Claudine Davis, 3307 Glenside Drive,Lafayette. To R.S.V.P., or for information on joining, visit www.jloeb.org or e-mail
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA