The Hearst Art Gallery at Saint Mary's College presents Pam Glover: A Life in Art through September 11. The retrospective exhibition showcases the remarkable life and work of Pam Glover, influential en plein air landscape artist and teacher. More than 60 colorful California landscape paintings are on view, including scenes of the North and Central Coast, San Francisco Bay area, Monterey and the wine country, plus rarely seen student work from China and Australia, 1950s fashion illustrations, bold mixed-media abstractions and European landscape paintings. The Hearst Art Gallery is open from Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am-4:30pm. Admission is $4 for adults; free for groups, K-12th graders, Friends of the Hearst Art Gallery members and all military personnel and their families this summer. For more information, please call (925)631-4379.

Moraga Art Gallery Member Donna Arganbright and Guest Artist Sharon Tama will be featured through August 13. The public is invited to view Arganbright's original stoneware and and Tama’s acrylic paintings along with gallery members’ work. The Moraga Art Gallery is located at 570 Center St. in Moraga. For more information, go to www.moragaartgallery.com or (925)376-5407.

Summer Concert Series every Thursday night at the Moraga Commons Park located at 1799 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga. The free concerts are from 6:30-8:30pm. The volunteers of the Moraga Park Foundation will be serving delicious grilled dinners at the concession stand. August 4, BECAUSE, Beatles Tribute Band; Thursday, August 11, HOUSEROCKERS; August 18, LITTLEDOG2, rock. For more info see www.moragaparks.org.

The very first Moraga Jazz Festival at the New Rheem Theatre, Sunday, August 7th at 2pm. This is a one-day event, and it will feature some well-acclaimed international, regional, and local musicians and artists. Scheduled to appear are “Maestro Guitarist” Alex De Grassi, jazz legend Roger Glenn, and keyboardist Victoria Theodore; along with other internationally acclaimed artists including flutist Carol Alban, a resident of Moraga. Ticket admissions, which include light refreshments, are $20 for the general public, and $15 for students. Tickets are available for purchase at the New Rheem Theatre’s Box Office, or at the theatre’s website
www.TheNewRheemTheatre.com. Questions, please call (925)388-0752.

Celebrate the lazy days of summer with music, family and fun! Rock the Plaza, August 12, 19 & 26, 6pm Plaza Park in Lafayette. August 12: Stagefrite, August 19: The Floorshakers, August 26: Tall Shadows. Bring the family and a picnic supper!

Closing the Orinda Library summer concert series, Yolo Mambo, brings a multicultural flair to the acoustic jazz of Latin America on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30pm. Vocalist Catherine LeBlanc sings in several languages including Spanish, Portuguese, and French, backed up vocally by the entire quartet: Phil Summers on guitar, Carla Campbell on percussion, and Steve O'Neill on upright bass. The Orinda Library is at 26 Orinda Way in Orinda and the Summer Music Series is free and open to all. For more info visit www.ccclib.org or telephone (925)254-2184.

The Lerner & Loewe classic," My Fair Lady"
will be presented August 5-14 at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park. Based on George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," "My Fair Lady" tells the story of cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, who is reinvented through elocution lessons. Lafayette actors Ginnie Menezes and Chris Dewey are in the ensemble for this show. Tickets are $26-$42, with discounts for seniors/childred/groups and are available at (510)531-9597, or
www.woodminster.com,

Last weekend for Orinda Starlight Players' "Send Me No Flowers" by Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore, Thursday @ 8 pm, Friday& Saturday @ 8:30pm at the Outdoor Theater in Orinda Community Center Park, 26 Orinda Way. Regular admission: $16, Seniors $8. Tickets are available at the Box Office, call (925) 528-9225 or email info@orsvp.org for reservations. Bring a picnic, but dress appropriately/bring blankets. Molière's "The Imaginary Invalid" will open on August 26. See www.orsvp.org for details.

Cal Shakes presents CANDIDA by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jonathan Moscone, August 10-September 4. For details and to purchase tickets go to www.calshakes.org.

Families, young and old, are invited to a fabulous movie night under the stars in Lafayette screening," How to Train Your Dragon" on August 13 at 7pm. The film will play on a big screen and guests are encouraged to bring blankets for the lawn and to enjoy themed activities before the movie starts. Concessions include BBQ drumsticks, crudité, cupcakes, beer, wine and more. This is a special family night to benefit the Diabetic Youth Foundation. Visit www.dyf.org for more information. $10/person. To purchase tickets, contact Krystle Samai at (925)680-4994 or email her at samai@dyf.org.

The Sundance Award Winning Documentary SERGIO will be shown on Saturday, August 13 at the Orinda Theatre at 10 am, Q&A to follow. The film is presented by the United Nations Association-USA East Bay Chapter, in partnership with California Independent Film Festival, Lamorinda Film and Entertainment Foundation, Landmark Theatres, and Orinda Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.unausaeastbay.org. Price is $5 for students and seniors, $10 for general admission. (See article)

Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will present a free workshop for teens 12-18 at the Moraga Library on Thursday, August 18, from 4-6pm. Rachel will give a talk on the history and tradition of henna art. Teen participants will have a chance to practice working with henna and receive a design from Rachel-Anne herself. Teens will also receive a henna kit to take home with them. Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. Parental permission slip is required. To register or for more information call or visit the Moraga Library, (925)376-6852.

Norcal Kids Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 27, 9 am-1pm at Miramonte High School, 750 Moraga Way, Orinda. The competition will be divided by age divisions: 6 & under, 7-8,9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15+ in HS; as well as into girls and boys categories. Each participant swims, bikes and runs the triathlon course and courses are adjusted for age appropriateness. Register at NorCalKidsTri.org but sign up early, as there is a max of 500 participants.

Because it’s never too early to learn about carbon monoxide safety, the California Safe Homes Coalition (which includes the California State Firefighters’ Association, Safe Kids California and Kidde as well as many other organizations) is sponsoring a summer-long poster contest for children ages 6-12. Children can learn about the odorless, colorless gas and then create and submit original artwork that helps teach others about both carbon monoxide and the state’s new CO alarm law. Entries will be accepted until September 2, 2011, and the official rules and submission details can be found at www.casafehomes.org.

Free Contract Bridge Lessons for students between the ages of 10 & 18. Diablo Valley Bridge Center welcomes students beginning Aug. 2nd, 6:15 to 8:15 PM, 2920 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek for bridge lessons plus snacks. Call (925)820-7203 or email bridgeliason@gmail.com to be among the first 16 to register.

Lawrence Hall of Science presents Dinosaurs Unearthed on now - January 1, 2012, 10am-5pm daily at Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. Explore the world of dinosaurs as never before with Dinosaurs Unearthed, featuring amazingly real robotic dinosaurs, hands-on dig sites and more! Cost: LHS members, $4; Non-members $5 + general admission ($6-$12). For more info see http://lawrencehallofscience.org or call (510) 642-5132 or email lhsweb@berkeley.edu.

7th Annual Summer Wine Festival on Sunday, August 14, 2-5 pm in the Soda Center at Saint Mary's College in Moraga. $35 per person until August 7 ($45 thereafter) Ticket price includes SMC logo wine glass, appetizers and wine tastings. Proceeds to benefit student scholarships. For tickets and information, call (925) 631-4200 or visit stmarys-ca.edu/wine.

KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Jane Fonda: Prime Time: Making the Most of Your Life on Wednesday, Aug 17, 7:30-9:30pm, at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley. Jane Fonda will discuss her new book, Prime Time: Making the Most of Your Life, answer questions, and sign books. Hosted by Chris Welch. Cost: $15 advance, $18 door. For more info see http://www.kpfa.org/events or call (510) 967-4495.

Join Las Trampas for a fun 1 mile or 5K " Walk n' Roll Event" from 9am-12noon on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail on Saturday September 10. Everyone is welcome! The trail is wheelchair friendly. The walk starts at Las Trampas, 3460 Lana Ln., Lafayette, continues towards Olympic Blvd. and ends at Las Trampas. Registration is $25 per person and includes: event, T-shirt, gift, refreshments, prizes, music and more! Proceeds support people with developmental disabilities
Register online at www.active.com or call (925)284-1462 ext. 239 for a registration form.

Campolindo High School Class of 1971 40th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday, September 17th, 5-9pm. Place of reunion: Era Art Bar, 19 Grand Ave. @ Broadway, Oakland, CA www.oaklandera.com. Please RSVP to Ken Churchill at ken@churchill-cellars.com or (707)578-5393.

Campolindo freshman Sam Larson is collecting men’s, women’s, boys, and girls clothes, shoes, and accessories, sizes infant through adult. The items will be used for a free clothing shop Sam is running with San Pablo Rotary for disadvantaged families in San Pablo on October 8th. Drop off your items at 243 Paseo del Rio, Moraga, or call 284-8142 for pick up. Thank you for your support.

Cal singles is an active social group - most members are over 55. Starting as a Cal Alumni club, we have expanded to include alums from any university. Our activities range from discussion, pot luck dinners, symphony rehearsals to restaurant meals and a monthly book club. Most members live in the east bay. For more information call Bobbie Spike at (510)525-2077.

Contra Costa Rose Society meeting on Monday, August 22 will feature a free presentation “Roses as Potted Plants” by Jolene Adams, Vice President, American Rose Society; public is invited. Please call Cyndi at (925)408-1256 or email her at cjreading50@yahoo.com for information, or visit our website www.ccrose.org. Monthly meetings are usually held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm at The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek.