150 Years after the Civil War an NEH-sponsored exhibition, Lee and Grant, will be on view from through Sunday, Mar. 20 at the Hearst Art Gallery at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. The museum is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am- 4:30pm. Adult admission is $4; admission is free for K-12th grade students and Hearst members. A battlefield re-enactment, featuring nearly one hundred NCWA volunteers, is planned for Saturday, March 19, on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Information: (925) 631-4379.

Art show featuring the photography of Warren Emmett Rice at Town Hall Theater through March 25. Rice's photography includes landscapes of rural Contra Costa County, Hawaii and New Mexico as well as micro photographic images from nature. Visitors are welcome to view Rice's photography before Town Hall performances or most afternoons after 3pm. Admission is free. Town Hall is located at 3535 School St. Lafayette; (925) 283-1557.

Winter Concert Campolindo Concert Band and Symphonic Band on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30pm in the CPAC at 300 Moraga Rd in Moraga. Feraturing Guest Artist: Jon Brummel, Trombone, performing Arthur Pryor’s The Patriot. Admission is complimentary with a reception following the concert. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of great music! Visit www.campomusic.org for more information.

An Irish Cutural Night featuring a Silent Auction, Bagpiper, Sheila Moore school of Irish Step Dancing, and Music by Kevin Roache, will take place on Friday, March 4th at St. Mary's Soda Center from 6-10pm. Spnsored by Saint Mary's College Guild. Contact Jeanie Beatson, 9 Teodora Ct., Moraga, Ca. 94556, (925) 376-3201. The monies raised go for scholarships for Financial Aid.

St. Mary's NightinGaels perform on March 16 and 17. Under the direction of Dr. Julie Ford, this mixed chorus sings a cappella and accompanied repertoire from a wide variety of styles (classical, folk, pop, jazz) and is comprised of music majors and non-music majors alike. Join us in a casual campus setting as the College's chorus sings jazz and cabaret music. Gershwin and Ellington are among the composers featured in recent programs. Wed., March 16 at 1pm and Thurs., March 17 at 8pm, Saint Mary's College, Hagerty Lounge. Cost: Free.

Town Hall Theatre presents The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams, through March 19. For exact dates and show times, contact Town Hall Theatre Box Office at (925) 283-1557, or go to www.TownHallTheatre.com. Town Hall Theatre is located at 3535 School St. in Lafayette.
Sleepy Hollow's Aladdin Jr. - Fri. March 4 at 7pm and Sat. March 5 at 4 pm. Join Sleepy Hollow's 4th and 5th graders go on a magical and musical tour of Agrabah, City of Enchantment. All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences' spirits will soar with excitement. Tickets may be purchased in advance www.orindaschools.org/sleepyhollow or at the door based on availability.

“Live at the Orinda" a champagne-splashed evening of live professional comedy on Friday, March 11th, Orinda Theatre, Theatre Square, Orinda. The whole community is invited to fill the 750 seat Orinda Theatre to laugh until your sides hurt. Doors open at 7pm, 17 and over only. Advance tickets: $30 ($35 at the door). For more information and tickets visit www.orindachamber.org.

The Campolindo High School Choral Music Department proudly presents the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof," about a poor dairyman, Tevye, and his five daughters in a small Jewish community as they try to address tradition, changing social mores, and growing anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia. Performances: Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm, Friday, March 18 at 7:30pm., Sat., March 19 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm, Friday, March 25 at 7:30 pm, and Sat., March 26 at 2 and 7:30pm. For ticket information go to www.campochoir.com.

Special events at the New Rheem Theatre in Moraga: Mar 19th at 5pm, a Special Screening of 1982 Classic Film, "E.T.", April 8th at 7pm, Jazz Band Concert and Dance with The Big Band of Rosmoor. April 9th at 7pm, Macbeth with Special Guest Jonathan Moscone, Cal Shakes' Artistic Director. For info e-mail info@thenewrheemtheatre.com or call (925) 388-0752.

Come join the Orinda Library, 24 Orinda Way, for a book sale Saturday March 5, from 10am-1pm. This monthly sale offers quality books for all interests and all ages.

Think Globally: Eradicating Poverty Around the World: On Monday, March 14 at 7pm, St. Mary's College will host a speaker panel featuring representatives from three international non-profits that address issues of poverty around the globe: Kiva, an organization that arranges microfinance loans; Beads for Life, that sells jewelry and other products created by Ugandan women; and Just Hearts, a non-profit fair trade organization developed by two Saint Mary's alum. Claeys Lounge, Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. All are welcome.

The Orinda Library presents Jurek Mazur from the Academia de Tango Argentino in a lecture and dance demonstration of Argentine tango on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm in the Garden Room at the Orinda Library located at 26 Orinda Way. It is free to all.

AAUW-OML continues its sisterhood project with the 12th Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit; a dynamic day for all Middle School girls, planned and facilitated by specially trained high school Big Sister mentors. New people, fun activities, interesting presentations, group discussions, great food and gifts and a Respect Rally with author Courtney Macavinta founder of Respect Rx. Deadline to Register: March 12, Fee: $30. Optional Parent Ed. discussion: 9 – 10am. For more information and to register go to www.Sister2Sister.info.

Epilepsy & Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know. Saturday, March 19, 9:30am - 12noon. Join the experts from the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland in a discussion about the latest in epilepsy care, including advancements in medications, surgery, research, dietary treatment, and support options. Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center Auditorium, 744 52nd St., Oakland. Cost: Free. RSVP requested by March 16 to: mstillwagon@mail.cho.org. For more info: www.childrenshospitaloakland.org.

Need Money for College? Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarships to residents of Central Contra Costa County that have completed one year of full-time college, completed courses with emphasis on real estate, finance and/or business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you qualify, scholarship awards can range from $1,500 to $2,500. Further information and applications may be found on line at www.ccarscholarship.com. Deadline is April 15th.

2011 Poul Anderson Writing Contest is open to all students who reside and/or attend high school in Orinda. Entry categories are Science Fiction, Essay/Memoir, Poetry and Short Story. Submission deadline is Friday, April 22nd at noon.
Entries are judged by a panel of Orinda writers and residents. Up to four winners will each be awarded $250 prizes at the close of this school year, underwritten by the Friends of the Orinda Library. For details visit: www.friendsoftheorindalibrary.org or email Susie Epstein, at suzepstein@aol.com.

Brasarte presents A Brazilian Family Carnaval Ball on Saturday, Mar 5, from 5 -10pm, at Casa de Cultura, 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Celebrate life at a Brazilian Family Carnaval Ball. Live music and dance,kids performance, Brazilian food and drinks, costume contest. Cost: $10adults $5 kids under 12. For more info see www.Brasarte.com or call (510) 528-1958 or email damasceno@Brasarte.com.

The Ninth Annual “A Nite at the Races” will be staged by Rotary Club of Moraga on Saturday, March 12, at the Holy Trinity Cultural Center on School Street in Moraga. The cost is $45 per person. The proceeds from this event will help Moraga Rotary fund its local and international youth, educational, and humanitarian causes. For information or reservations, please contact Rotarian Frank May at (925) 376-8195 or at mayfrl@comcast.net.

Friday March 18 join us in celebrating the coming spring equinox with a walk on the labyrinth in the early evening hour. Guides for walking the labyrinth will be available if desired. Join us for a quiet evening walk in preparation of spring. Walk in gratitude, reflection or prayer. Come anytime between 7-8pm. Located at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. All are welcome. For more information please call 283-8722.

The Moraga TreeLine Triathlon will take place on Saturday, April 30, 7:30 am at the Soda Aquatic Center, Campolindo High School, 300 Moraga Road. The event is ideal for the beginning triathlete as well as the more advanced competitor. The swim is a challenging 400 meter sprint, followed by a 22 K bike ride out to Canyon, and culminating with a 5 K run. New youth divisions have been added this year. For more information and route details go to www.moragatri.com, or call (925) 888-7035. Registration is open.

Free Monthly E-Waste Recycling by Neighborhood Computers and 5A Rent A Space Every 1st Saturday of the month. Next Date: March 5th. Location: 5A Rent A Space plaza in Moraga. Time: 10am - 2pm.

Fulbright Hosts Needed. A special group of 40 Fulbright women from the countries of Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia and will be on the campus of Saint Mary's College from March 30 - April 2. Although the scholars have been studying at U.S. universities for the past 2 - 6 years, many of them have never stayed in an American home. Please consider sharing your home with 1 or 2 of the Fulbright students for 3 nights. For those of you interested in learning more about the great intercultural sharing opportunity, please contact Susan Miller Reid, Director, Center for International Programs at Saint Mary's, at (925) 631-4316 or by email: smiller@stmarys-ca.edu.

The 3rd annual Moraga Classic Car Show sponsored by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce and 5A Rent A Space will be held Saturday May 14 from 11am-4pm in the Rheem Center. Please register your classic car by visiting moragachamber.org or visit 5A Rent A Space at 455 Moraga Rd. Suite F. For more information please call (925) 247-4629.

Help for GERD-Is it Only Heartburn? A FREE health program. Dr. Saeed Zamani, Gastroenterologist and John Muir Medical providers will hold a panel discuss regarding the causes of GERD, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options including lifestyle changes and surgery. March 5, 8-11:30am, St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Commons Vista Room, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Information: (925) 947-4447.

Sons in Retirement Lamorinda Branch 171 meets the first Wednesday monthly at Holy Trinity Culture Center 1700 School St. Moraga. Social hour 11am, lunch 12pm. The after lunch speaker will be Scott B Denison who has been the General Manager for the Lesher Center for the last 20 years. He is also the Managing Director of the Center Repertory Company and over the years has directed numerous productions. He will speak on Creating an Art Center. For membership information, call Larry at (925)631-9528.

Montelindo Club general meeting on Friday, March 18 will feature K. Ruby Blume, founder of The Institute of Urban Homesteading in Oakland, presenting "Put a Bee in Your Bonnet- an Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping.” Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda. Refreshments at 9am., meeting at 9:30,and speaker at 10:30. The meeting is free and welcomes guests and new members. website: www.montelindogarden.com, email contact: montelindogarden@aol.com.

Moraga Garden Club will meet Thursday, March 17 at 9:30am. Join us for a special presentation by Shelagh Fritz, on the historical gardens of Alcatraz. As project director of the Garden Conservancy, Fritz has returned “the Rock” to its federal penitentiary period when the staff and prisoners actively gardened and it was abloom with lovely flowers. The club meets at Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School St., Moraga. Membership: Linda (925) 376-2809.

Lafayette Garden Club meets 9:30am, second Thursdays monthly at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Program for March 10: Gary Bogue, “Gardening with Wildlife, Garden Friends and Not-Friends”. Contact: petersonb4@aol.com.