 | | | Lafayette Rotary will serve the traditional pancake breakfast at the Res Run. Photo Ohlen Alexander
| | | | | | The streets of Lafayette may not be lined with gold, but for one evening a year, candy awaits all who get dolled up and ask nicely at participating merchants. Does it get any better than a Friday afternoon with candy? Actually, yes - there's more. This Friday, Oct. 25, costumed kids are invited to boo-tiful downtown Lafayette to trick or treat along Mt. Diablo Boulevard from Oak Hill to Dewing and in La Fiesta Square from 4 to 6 p.m. After strolling and trolling for treats, youngsters and their parents, along with fans and paparazzi, are invited to a costume contest and refreshments in Plaza Park at 6 p.m., followed by a screening of "Ghostbusters" at 6:30 p.m. It's been just shy of 30 years since the film was released, but the hijinx of three unemployed parapsychology professors who are attempting to save New York City from the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man is still hilarious.
Once the sugar buzz has dissipated, on Sunday morning, Oct. 27, runners, joggers and walkers can participate in the 21st annual Lafayette Reservoir Run, burning a few candy calories in the process. It puts the "fun" in fundraiser, local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber will benefit. Three options make it easy for folks of various skill levels to enjoy: a 10K and 5K certified run and a 2 mile run/walk through the heart of downtown. The event is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lafayette. Go to the Chamber website for all the details, www.lafayettechamber.org or call (925) 284-7404.
For the first time ever, on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. relax and enjoy beloved music maker "Diamond Dave" at a family-friendly complimentary concert at the Lafayette Reservoir's new stage, near the kids' playground. The concert is a musical thank you for the generous outpouring of support from the Lamorinda community and to celebrate the official opening of a girls' school in Farza, Afghanistan by Lafayette-based Trust in Education, founded by Budd MacKenzie. The organization seeks to provide educational, economic and health care to villages in Afghanistan. MacKenzie just returned from a trip there and will have photos on display that document the incredible changes to the school from start to finish. The school will serve approximately 250 girls in first through eighth grade. For more information, go to www.trustineducation.org. C. Tyson
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA