LAMORINDA WEEKLY | business briefs

Walgreens Coming to Lafayette

3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Walgreens has started the application process with the City of Lafayette to occupy the spaces that were previously home to Citibank and Mountain Mike's Pizza on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. The opening date has not yet been set.

Massage Envy to Open this Week

558 Center Street, Moraga

(925) 376-3689

A new franchise of the Massage Envy business model opens this week in Moraga's Rheem Shopping Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on May 8 with both the Moraga and Lafayette chambers of commerce.

Goodbye Bo's Barbecue

3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

(925) 283-7133

It was 1999 when Bo McSwine opened his restaurant on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Bo's is not a place for vegetarians, but, as he says, "Those in the know, know Bo knows barbecue." Pork and beef ribs, brisket, chicken and links, Bo has it all for barbecue fans. What adds to the restaurant's charm is the informal setting and great live entertainment every weekend. So why close a successful business? The end of a lease and a property owner who wants a change. According to a Contra Costa Times article, Tony Lukaszewski, the property owner, said several other restaurants are interested in renting the place. McSwine hopes to open a new location in San Francisco. Barbecue lovers have until the end of July to eat their fill at Bo's.

Honorees at Coldwell Banker Residential in Orinda

5 Moraga Way, Orinda

(925) 253-6311

Laura Abrams has earned status in the Coldwell Banker International President's Elite, and Maureen Wilbur has earned membership in the Coldwell Banker International President's Premier Society. Abrams has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker since 1999 and has lived in Orinda for 40 years. She is co-director of the Friends of the Orinda Theatre, the group that was responsible for saving the art deco theater and supervising its restoration and reopening. She also served as an elected member of the Orinda City Council for 12 years, serving as mayor in 1999 and again in 2003. Abrams may be reached directly at (925) 253-4611 or laura@lauraabrams.com. Wilbur has been with Coldwell Banker Orinda since 2000. Before entering real estate, Wilbur taught high school and middle school math and science for 30 years. Her last 12 years teaching was at Orinda Intermediate School. Wilbur may be reached directly at (925) 253-6311 or Maureen@MaureenWilbur.com.

Moraga Employee of the Month

Carol Schofield of The Saklan School has been named the Moraga Employee of the Month for April by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Moraga. Schofield has worked at the school for 16 years, serving as a grade school teacher and as the dean of the lower school. "Carol is a huge asset to The Saklan School and the community," said Peter Metzger, head of school. "Not only is she a superior teacher, but she mentors other teachers and her fundraising projects each year for guide dogs are always very successful. Both the children and their parents really love her and appreciate her efforts here at Saklan." Schofield will receive her award and gift cards to Safeway and Home Goods at the Moraga Rotary luncheon on Tuesday, April 29.

News from the three Chambers of Commerce

Lafayette

Chamber Mixer begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at Wine Thieves, 3401 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Moraga

The Moraga Community Faire will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Rheem Shopping Center. Meet Moraga businesses and service groups and enjoy music, kids' activities and a dunk tank. Businesses can still register to participate; the deadline is May 1. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at moragachamber.org.

Orinda

The Orinda Rotary and Orinda Chamber present Orinda Trivia Bee on Friday, April 25 at the Orinda Masonic Lodge, 9 Altarinda Road. Not to BEE missed! Cost: $360 per team (up to six people per team). Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. and the game is on at 7 p.m. For families, companies, organizations, groups of friends, everyone! Winners take a cash prize for the non-profit of their choice. Cash bar, raffle prizes and instant wine cellar - bring a bottle to donate. Make your reservations at www.orindachamber.org. For more information call Candy Kattenburg at (925) 254-3909 or email president@orindachamber.org.