LAMORINDA WEEKLY | MAY - JUNE COMMUNITY EVENTS Moraga


Former mayor Howard Harpham gets wet at last year's event.

Classic Film Festival This Weekend

Don't miss the Classic Film Festival and Classic Film Hall of Fame Induction May 10-12 at the New Rheem and Orinda theatres. "The Sound of Music" will be shown Friday, May 10 at the Rheem with special guest Charmian Carr, who played Liesl in the film. Then non-stop classic films will be shown in Orinda Saturday, May 11 starting at 1 p.m. with "Frankenstein" followed by special guest Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff (the unforgettable Frankenstein's monster); at 4 p.m. "Citizen Kane" followed at 7 p.m. by the presentation of "National Velvet" screen legend Mickey Rooney joining for a Q&A following the film. The night will close with "The Jerk" at 10 p.m. The celebration continues at noon Sunday, May 12 at the Rheem in Moraga with "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein," including a Q&A with Lou Costello's daughter, Chris Costello. At 3 p.m. get ready for laughs with "Young Frankenstein" followed by a Q&A with Oscar winner and eight-time Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman. The Inductee Ceremony with Red Carpet Arrival begins at 6 p.m., the ceremony at 7 p.m. Among the inductees is Moraga resident Larry Swindell, the author of five film biographies, all heavily rooted in Hollywood history. For more information visit the new Classic Film Festival/ Hall of Fame website at www.CFFHOF.org. All proceeds from the Classic Film Festival and Hall of Fame Ceremony benefit the Rheem Theatre Digital Conversion Fund.

Moraga Community Faire

The 7th Annual Moraga Community Faire will be held May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center. It will showcase everything Moraga has to offer for people of all ages - whether you are interested in classic cars, arts and crafts, music, games or simply want a chance to dunk your favorite local celebrity or sample locally grown Lamorinda wines and food truck treats. Among the day's highlights will be performances by some favorite local music groups, including the Oak Grove Bluegrass Family Band, the C4EO Chinese American dance group and Town Hall Theatre. You can also meet US National Team Player, sand volleyball professional player and Orinda native Nicole Branagh in the Run Jump Hit booth. Branagh will be available to meet young athletes while owner Laurie Muggie will present her training program. There will be opportunities to buy art, crafts and jewelry from a wide range of artists; and taste a variety of wines made by five local wineries members of the Lamorinda Winegrowers Association. For kids there will be a climbing wall, carnival games, bounce house, fire truck, a County Connection bus, and face painting. And popular food trucks will be back at the Faire this year. The Moraga Community Faire is organized and sponsored by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Town of Moraga. The Moraga Country Club is this year's principal sponsor. For more information, visit www.moragachamber.org/faire.

Lamorinda Senior Health and Information Faire

Radio personality Kira Reginato, host of the radio show "Call Kira About Aging," will be the featured speaker at the Lamorinda Senior Health and Information Faire at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Hacienda de las Flores. The 5th Annual Lamorinda Senior Faire, organized by Senior Helpers of Contra Costa and co-sponsored by the Moraga Recreation Department and the Moraga Movers, has a total of 10 different presentations including Reginato's keynote address: "Sherpas for Aging: Climbing the Mountain with Help." The faire is free and will include complimentary food and refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market while the LaSalle Street Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Other speakers include Estate Planning Attorney Stefanie West, who will discuss Advance Health Care Directives, and author Terry Black will discuss end of life planning. Derrick Scott, a certified Rehabilitative Driving Specialist, will head the presentation "Senior Driver Safety and the DMV" and Dinah McFarlane of Tony Russa's Animal Rescue Federation will discuss why pets are great companions for seniors. Other topics include veteran's benefits, living with someone with dementia, nutrition and cooking, strength and balance building exercises, and a wheelchair program. For reservations, call (925) 376-9900.

Movies Under the Stars

"How to Train Your Dragon" will be featured at the free movie night Saturday, June 15 at 8:40 p.m. (depending on darkness), shown under the stars at the Moraga Commons Park, sponsored by the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee. Bundle up with blankets and friends, enter the raffle, and enjoy delicious concessions sold by the MYIC.

Concert Series

The annual Concert Series begins June 20 at the Moraga Commons Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursday evenings, all summer long. The first one will feature Mixed Nuts. Free. The program is sponsored by the Moraga Parks Foundation, more info at Moragaparks.org.