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| Calendar Listings issue #15, September 30th, 2009 |
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“Ten Years Together, Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Lafayette Gallery,” runs through October 10th. The Gallery features work in oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, pastels, printmaking, mixed media, collage, sculpture, pottery, woodworking, glass and jewelry. The new show will pair recent work with earlier work by the member artists. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 11AM to 5pm. (925) 284-2788. Lafayettegallery.net.
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The Moraga Art Gallery presents a group show, "Bold Statements" by local Bay Area and Lamorinda artists showing watercolors, oil painting, collage, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry and glass design through October 31. The Gallery is doubly featuring the work of painter Angelica Samame and jewelry designs by Laura Paige. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center/next to Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. (925) 376-5407.
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Hearst Gallery: Out of This World: Real & Imagined Images of Our Solar System, Oct. 10 – Dec. 13. This visually dazzling exhibition chronicles the relationship between space science and art, bringing together the explorers and the artists who have illustrated their discoveries. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4:30 pm. Suggested Admission Donation: $3. Opening Event: Sun., Oct. 11, 2 – 3:30pm. “Top Tourist Attractions in Our Solar System,” with astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, Ph.D., an illustrated tour of the 4,000 mile lava channel on Venus, the towering Mount Olympus volcano on Mars and the awesome Verona Cliffs on the moon Miranda. Reception following. Free.
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Art from Out of This World Tour. Docent Heidi Donner, of St. Mary’s College, will lead us on a private tour before the gallery opens to the public. This will occur on Friday, October 16, at the Hearst Art Gallery in Saint Mary's College, from 10 – Noon. The cost is $7 for nonmembers and $6 for Emeritus College members. To register contact Emeritus College (925) 906-9105.
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The Monument Crisis Center will hold its annual art show Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 8 PM in its Concord facility. Cash donations will be gratefully accepted. This is your chance to view (and buy) art by local artists and help thousands of families and individuals at the same time.2350 Monument Blvd. Ste. B, 925.825.7751, www.MonumentCrisisCenter.org.
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Lamorinda Art Alliance Open Studios. Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, October 17 & 18, 11am - 4pm. An artists' reception will be held on Friday, October 16, 5pm - 7pm at the Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center Street, Moraga. See story on page 10.
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Oliver Ranch Sculpture Tour. Sunday, October 18th, 8:00amM to 5:00pm Orinda Arts Council Members and Friends of OAC are invited to a tour led by one of the country's most visionary collectors of the ambitious sculpture collections at Oliver Ranch in Geyserville, CA. $130 for OAC members in good standing and $170 for non-members. RSVP directly to Joni Binder at joni.california@gmail.com.
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Big Band Ball Room Dance (again!) Friday, October 2nd, at the Art Deco Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the dance runs from 7:30pm through 10:00pm. Listen, watch and dance to the sound of The Big Band of Rossmoor. Tickets $10 per person available at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce & Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Call 284-7404 for reservations www.lafayettechamber.org.
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A concert of opera classics and favorites will be presented by Open Opera on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, 4:30 at the Orinda Community Center Park - 22 Orinda Way in Orinda. Professional and up-and-coming singers will perform opera classics and favorites by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Bizet. Sponsored by the Orinda Rotary Club. Admission Free. Bring the whole family, a picnic basket full of goodies, and folding chairs or a blanket to lie on. See article on page 8.
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NightinGaels Concerts. Join us for the annual fall concert performances by the Saint Mary's College student chorus; the NightinGaels. The series includes selections from the great composers, contemporary artists and a few surprises. Thursday, October 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m. Chapel, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. Free and open to all. |
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Cal Shakes presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," September 16–October 11 at the Bruns Amphitheater. Young lovers, human and fairy royalty, and an amateur MIDSUMMER CAST theater troupe reel through romance and spellcraft in one of Shakespeare's most hilarious and enchanting works, coproduced by Two River Theater Company (NJ). Tickets: www.calshakes.org or call the Box Office at 510-548-9666.
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Onstage Theater presents "Broadway Bound", the third part of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy which includes "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and "Biloxi Blues." Performances are at the Knight Stage 3, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. October 9 thru November 1st. For showtimes and tickets call 943-SHOW.
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DVC Drama Presents URINETOWN (the musical), "an irreverently humorous satire" from October 16 - November 8. To purchase tickets call (925) 687-4445 or, pay in person at the DVC Box Office Monday-Friday: 12-4pm and 1 hour prior to show curtain. |
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The City of Lafayette, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, County Library and the local schools are sponsoring a writing contest. The contest is open to all children, youth and teens in the following age/grade divisions. Kindergarten through Grade 2 or up to age 7 and intermediate Grades 3-5 or ages 8-10: “Why I Like Libraries?” 250 words. Middle/Junior Grades 6-8 or ages 11-13: “Why is the New Lafayette Library and Learning Center Important to Me?” 500 words. Senior Grades 9-12 or ages 14+ “Why Are Libraries Important to Society?” 1,000 words. Deadline for Entries is October 15. For more information, please call the Lafayette Library at (925) 283-3872.
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The Friends of the Orinda Library’s (FOL) annual Book Fair will offer gently used and collectible books for sale on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Library Plaza and on the upper level concourse. The Fair offers a treasure trove of books from every genre. Trivia contest. Proceeds from the Fair help fund the purchase of new acquisitions for the Library’s collections. For more information call the FOL Book Shop at 254-1358.
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“Yeshua, Understanding the Jesus We Never Knew.” Tuesday, October 20, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Peace Room, St. Monica Parish Center, 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga. Jeff Sloane, Director of Temporal Affairs & Catechetical Ministries, Santa Maria Parish, will use his background in psychology and religious studies to share new perspectives on Jesus. Anyone wishing to attend who needs transportation to and from the event should contact: tobrien001@earthlink.net and for babysitting information, please call 925-283-3398.
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Orinda Idol Winners & Finalists Sing! Orinda Library Book Fair on Saturday, October 3rd 12-1pm.
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Town Hall Theatre Costume Sale on Saturday October 3rd from 9am to 3pm at 3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, between Brown Ave and Second Street, at the former Bulter Conti Dodge Dealership. Tons of costumes including vintage, hats, military, bridal, kids, bargains and many surprises. All proceeds go to support the Town Hall Kids theatre arts education program. Town Hall Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
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Sporting Goods Sale at Acalanes High School - Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Need cleats, rollerblades, tennis racquets, golf clubs? How about ski's, bikes, pads, baseballs, gloves and bats? All gently used equipment for whatever sport you play can be found at the Acalanes all sports sale! Cash and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit Acalanes High School. Call 934-1121 for further inquiries. Come get your gear!
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Teens, Stress, Perfection and Mental Health: The Current Crisis for Girls (and Boys) on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 to 9:00pm, Miramonte HS Theatre. 750 Moraga Way, Orinda. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Psychology at UC Berkeley and internationally known psychologist, will share results from his 25 years of longitudinal studies of boys and girls. He will discuss his important, ground-breaking new book, The Triple Bind: Saving our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures (Random House, 2009) and offer strategies and tools for parents and teachers to empower our teens to deal with the unique pressures of today’s culture. His book will be for sale at the event, offered by Orinda Books at a discounted price that evening to support the schools. Free & no registration required. For more info go to: www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/parents.
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Amigos de las Americas, (AMIGOS) is an international, non-profit organization that provides leadership and community service opportunities for high school students, while concurrently contributing to the well-being of hundreds of communities throughout the Americas. AMIGOS volunteers immerse themselves, during their summer, in the lives of their host communities and truly experience collaborative development work. AMIGOS is having info meetings at various locations in the East Bay including one on Oct 6 at Stanley Middle School at 7:30 pm. For other location and meeting times visit www.eastbayamigos.org.
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The Acalanes High School Cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer & dance clinic on Wednesday, October 14th from 3:30 to 4:30PM at Acalanes High School. Participants will learn a cheer and dance routine that will be performed during the 1st quarter & half time at the October 16th Acalanes High School football game. Come join us for a day of learning & laughter, with FUN being the main goal! $45 each participant. Group and family discounts. To register, go to http://sites.google.com/site/acalanescheer or email AHSCheer@me.com to register. Thank you for supporting the AHS Cheerleaders!
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Nor Cal Kids Triathlon on Saturday, November 14, 9 am to about 1 pm. Miramonte High School, 750 Moraga Way, Orinda. Participation is open to all kindergarten through twelfth grade students(max 300). Each individual participant will compete by time sequentially in swim, bike and run courses. Course distances are adjusted for age appropriateness. Fee is $40. Family discount rate is $35. Relay Team fee is $100. Benefits Orinda Community Fund and the Joe Loudon Memorial Foundation. For more info see www.norcalkidstri.org.
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On Friday, October 2, 2009 The Suburban Women's Club of Lafayette is sponsoring a 'Day at the Races' at Golden Gate Fields. Start checking the racing pages now and by October 2 you will be ready for a fun-filled day. The gates open at 9:00am; races begin at 11:00am. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased by September 17. Tickets include admission, parking and a buffet lunch. Proceeds from this event go to charity. For tickets and more information, call Dorothy Stuckert at 925-287-9322. We hope to see you there!
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Mount Diablo Challenge - Sunday October 4, 2009 - a 10.8 mile timed bike ride, starting at Athenian School in Danville and climbing up Southgate Road 3,249 feet to the summit of Mount Diablo. 1,000 cycling enthusiasts compete and prizes are awarded for several categories in a ceremony at the summit with food and beverages for all. All proceeds benefit Save Mount Diablo’s land conservation efforts. Registration cost is $55.00. To register please visit www.savemountdiablo.org or www.active.com. No Day- of registration.
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Lamorinda Wildfire Forum, Wednesday October 7th, 2009 at 7pm, Orinda Library Auditorium. This meeting will be geared for Lamorinda residents who live in areas where wildfire could spread very quickly and where evacuation routes are limited. We will discuss ways families can decrease potential fire intensity and rate of spread, ways of preparing for evacuation as well as things neighborhoods can do together to achieve these goals. There will be ample time for discussion.
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A CERT training/drill is being held on Sunday, October 18th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center and Park. Drill participants will be the cities of Moraga, Orinda and Lafayette, the Moraga/Orinda Fire District, The American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Lamorinda CERT. We are seeking 100 volunteers of all ages to act as simulated disaster victims for this training/drill. To volunteer, contact CERT Registrar Ken Tom at TTKenTom@aol.com or (925) 376-0533. Please register by October 1st. Victim volunteers will be assigned victim roles. You can choose to be made-up with simulated injuries. Please arrive at the Community Center by 11:00 a.m. Wear old clothes, closed toe comfortable shoes and a warm coat.
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Blessing of the Animals and Pet Show will be on October 3, 1 pm St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, (925) 254-5965. Show how you partner with your pet, their personality and style. WOW the Judges and win a $100 Grand Prize. Finalists in the Show win a professional pet photo. Blessing and attendance is free; Registration Fee for Show, $10. Call to register at 925-254-5965. Sponsors include East Bay SPCA.
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Bike/Walk to Work and School Day, October 7, 2009.
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Kick Up Some Moon Dust – Friday, October 9 (program begins at 3am). Join us for NASA’s Historic LCROSS Impact. Set your alarm clock (or stay up late Thursday night) as Chabot’s 36-inch reflecting telescope will be focused on the Moon, looking for the debris left from the impact of NASA’s LCROSS mission. Weather permitting; see real-time video from Chabot’s giant telescope plus a live video feed from NASA. $3 per person, members admitted free. Call the Box Office for reservations today, (510) 336-7373, or go to www.chabotspace.org.
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Guided tours and fanciful teas are available at Oakland’s beautiful and historic Pardee Home Museum. Built in 1868, the Pardee home (672 Eleventh Street in Oakland) is a treasure trove of original furnishings, artifacts and fine art from the last century that are a fascinating step back in time. Public and private tours are available six days a week (and can include tea with reservations). Tours without tea are $5/person, teas range from $12/person to $25/person. For further information and costs on tours, teas and special event accommodations, visit our web site at www.pardeehome.org or call (510) 444-2187.
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Do you like working with people? Are you good with numbers? Contra Costa County AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to become members of a team providing free tax preparation for individuals of all ages. Volunteers are trained by Tax Aide and become IRS Certified tax counselors. If interested, call LaVerne Gordon, District Coordinator, at (925)335-8749 for information and to apply. Orientation is in November 2009 and classes for counselors start in January 2010.
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Softball Game and Picnic. Join us on Friday October 2, 2009. Gates open at 9:00a.m. and close at 2:00p.m. (drop-ins after 9 am fine!) Cost: Senior ball players and fans $3 (Kids under 12 accompanied by an adult, $1). Picnic food/beverages provided. If you have softball equipment, please bring it. The Lafayette Community Park, 480 Saint Mary’s Rd (there will be event street signs), 2.5 miles from downtown and just up the road from the Lafayette Community Center. For more information or to sign up, call Lafayette Senior Services at 284-5050.
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How to maintain excellence in K-12 schools in spite of budget constraints – A Forum on October 20 in Moraga.
School superintendents John Stockton of the Acalanes Union High School District, Richard Schafer of the Moraga School District and Joe Jaconette of the Orinda Union School District will address “Maintaining Excellent Schools in Tough Financial Times” and answer questions from the public concerning this important topic on Tuesday, October 20th at 10:00 am, at the Serbian Orthodox Church, 1700 School Street, Moraga. The forum is sponsored by the Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch of the American Association of University Women, it is free and open to all.
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Fantasy: A Movie Premiere. Be the first to see this exciting new offering from PBS. Fantasy presents four artists — Cao Fei, Mary Heilmann, Jeff Koons, and Florian Maier-Aichen — whose hallucinatory, irreverent, and sublime works transport us to imaginary worlds and altered states of consciousness. Loosely organized around the theme Fantasy helps audiences analyze, compare and juxtapose the artists profiled. Wednesday, October 7, at 7pm, Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary's College, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. Free and open to the public. |
| OCTOBER FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS |
Oktoberfestat on Sunday October 11 - 2-6p.m. The Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga. Family Fun, Live Music, Bavarian Dancers, Waltzing, Games, Activities, Sidewalk Art, Food and Drink at Affordable Prices, European sausages, potato salad, Kraut, Strudel, Ice Cream, Beer & Wine, Juice, Soft drinks. Sponsored by the Hacienda Foundation and Moraga Park and Recreation Department with assistance from Moraga service groups. See story page 10
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St. John Orthodox Church is presenting its 16th annual Middle Eastern Festival on October 10th and 11th, from 10am to 8 pm on Saturday and 11am to 7pm. on Sunday. Enjoy a variety of Middle Eastern delicacies from our outdoor grill, indoor buffet and dessert booth. Don't forget to visit our pumpkin patch and pick up a few pumpkins to take home for the season. Exhibitors will have diverse merchandise for sale. Free entertainment will be provided throughout the 2 days, an astrojump as well as games will be available for children of all ages. Everyone is welcome, Saint John Orthodox Church is located 501 Moraga Way in Orinda.
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The Moraga-Orinda Fire District would like to invite you to attend our Open House event on Saturday, October 10th, from 10am – 3pm, at Station 41 – 1280 Moraga Way. Join us in recognizing Fire Prevention Week. Pick-up information, watch the live demonstrations, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and talk with the firefighters about how to keep your family safe. Take a look at the emergency vehicles, firefighting and EMS equipment used to protect the citizens of Moraga and Orinda. We’re having a carved pumpkin contest too! Bring in a carved pumpkin (no carving onsite) to enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded to the scariest, funniest, and most original looking pumpkins.
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Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Invites Local Families to spend a fun-filled Day at its Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Head over to the school’s grounds, located at 20 Washington Lane in Orinda, and enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun and games with family and friends. This year’s attractions and festivities include a haunted house, pumpkins, carnival games, jump houses, home-made treats, a cake walk and more.
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The Moraga Junior Women’s Club will hold its 33rd Annual Halloween Carnival on Sunday, October 25th from 10am to 2pm at Campolindo High School, located at 300 Moraga Road in Moraga. The annual Carnival is a fun and fanciful event perfect for children ages 2 to 8 years. Participants will be able to choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, enjoy carnival games and hands on crafts. Pizza, snacks, refreshments and various homemade ghoulish goodies will be available to purchase. Admission is $5 per child. Come in costume. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag and receive 3 free game tickets. For more information and online ticket sales, go to www.moragajuniors.org.
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Haunted House. Please join us at the Lafayette Community Center in the Live Oak Room for a ghoulishly good time! Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 from 5:00-7:00pm (not too scary; parents accompany children 7 and under); 7:30-9:30 (very scary - for children 8 and over). Ages 7 and under $3. Ages 8 and over $5. Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission.
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17th Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run will take place on Sunday, October 25th. The start location is on Mt. Diablo Blvd. between First St. & Moraga Rd. Registration Opens at 6:30am. Staggered Start Times: 5k 8:30am, 10k 8:45 am, 2mi run/walk(dogs and strollers ok) 9:00am. Adult registration fee: $28; Race Day fee: $33. Elementary school fee: $20; Race Day fee: $25. Register on-line at www.lafayettechamber.org or at the Chamber offices at 100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103.(925) 284-7404. |
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Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berke1ey) will host a Community Forum on "The Cost of Corrections: Impact on our Communities, State Budget, and Public Safety" at Saint Mary's College on Thursday, October 1 from 7 -9pm. Panelists include Jeanne Woodford, former director of the California Department of Corrections and former warden at San Quentin Prison. This event is free and open to the public. Soda Center, Saint Mary's College, 1228 St. Mary’s Rd, Moraga.
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Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Federated meets at the Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Road, Clayton, and welcomes Laurie Firestone, the former White House Social Secretary to President George H. W. Bush to their Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Dinner Meeting. No-host Cocktails 5:30 P.M. Speaker 6:30 P.M. Dinner and Brief. Business/Legislation/Americanism 7:15 P.M. $35 RSVP: Barbara Allen (925)672-5061 or jngcabot@pacbell.net. Please assist our Hospitality Ladies with payment by check or exact amount when possible (no credit cards). |
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Hearing Loss Association of America-Diablo Valley Chapter, a volunteer nonprofit organization, has monthly meetings that provide information, education, support and advocacy for people who suffer from hearing loss. Join us at 7:00 p.m. on first Wednesdays of the month. Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek; Education Bldg., Wesley Room. Meeting room and parking at back of church. All ages welcome. Donations accepted. Assistive listening system available for T-coils and most meetings are captioned. For more information, visit www.hearinglossdv.org or email HLAADV@hearinglossdv.org.
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Come play cribbage!!! A new cribbage club is being formed at the Sports Basement in Walnut Creek (1881 Ygnacio Valley Road). We'll play nine games every Monday evening starting at 6:00. The Sports Basement provides snacks, drinks and member discounts. This new club will be affiliated with the American Cribbage Congress (http://cribbage.org ). Call (925) 284-3309 for further details.
Sons In Retirement Lamorinda Branch 171 meets first Wednesday monthly at Holy Trinity Culture Center 1700 School St. Moraga. Social hour 11a.m., Lunch at 12p.m. For details and membership information call Larry at (925) 631-9528.
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Montelindo Club general meeting will be on Friday,October 16. The speaker will be Glen Schneider, native plant enthusiast and garden designer whose topic will be "How to Create a Wildlife Habitat Garden Using Local Native Plants." Orinda Community Church, #10 Irwin Way,Orinda, CA 94563. Refreshments and plant sale at 9 a.m., meeting at 9:30, speaker at 10:30. The meeting is free and welcomes guests and new members. Web Site: www.montelindogarden.com. Email contact: montelindogarden@aol.com. |
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