Published on July 17th, 2024
Looking Good in Lamorinda
Did you know that Aug. 17 is National Thrift Store Day? I follow several "thrifters" on Instagram and I am continually impressed with the chic outfits they put together from their thrift and consignment store finds. In addition to creating unique looks, shoppers opt ...By Moya Stone
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Published on July 17th, 2024
Chalk drawings bring color to Saranap neighborhood
Amidst the Fourth of July traditions of grilling, fireworks, and parades, Saranap neighborhood has one that is beloved but unique. As two women at the Forma Gym informed their friends: "We're going to see the chalk drawings." At Annual Ponderosa Lane Fourth of July ...By Elaine Borden Chandler
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Published on July 17th, 2024
Heatwave fun at the Moraga Commons splash pad
This was certainly a heatwave to remember. Thanks to the splash pad at the Moraga Commons Park, summer relief came in the form of waterspouts and cooling sprays for all to enjoy. Activated by touching cleverly designed sensor pads with a foot or hand, undulating and ...By Jeff Heyman
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Opening Celebration of the Tom Preston Fitness Memorial
At noon on June 23, the opening celebration of the Tom Preston Memorial Fitness Zone at Rancho Laguna Park was slowly growing. Families stood in the summer sun examining and testing the eight pieces of exercise equipment which comprise the fitness zone. Most of the ...By Elaine Borden Chandler
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
An Interview with bestselling Author Joyce Maynard
In an interview held the week before an appearance June 25 as the Distinguished Speaker in the Lafayette library's popular series of author presentations, New York Times bestselling writer Joyce Maynard's storytelling energy is earnest, effusive, intricate, and ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Orinda's 40th annual Fourth of July fest
The 40th official celebration of Independence Day will be kicked off in Orinda with a burrito breakfast-a change from the usual pancake breakfast--from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Library Plaza. At 7:55 a.m. there will be a flag raising ceremony, and 8 a.m. will mark the start ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 19th, 2024
Nordic walking gains popularity in Lamorinda
A new type of exercise has recently arrived in the Bay Area. At the Lafayette Reservoir, in Briones Regional Park, on the Iron Horse Trail, and in the suburbs of Moraga and Danville, there are people energetically walking with what looks like ski poles in their hands. ...By Elaine Borden Chandler
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Published on June 19th, 2024
"I Am Your Father" zucchini racer squashes the competition on Fathers' Day
A sunny Fathers' Day at the Moraga Farmers Market saw a zucchini car named for an infamous father win a $100 "most creative" prize as the Zucchini Car Races returned to the market on Sunday June 16. Their car was called "I Am Your Father," after the Darth Vader ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 5th, 2024
MKB Artists Exhibit at Orinda Books
The art work of Marianne K. Brown (MKB) Artists will be exhibited at Orinda Books during the month of June. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception at the bookstore (276 Village Square, Orinda) on Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Published on June 5th, 2024
Remebering the gifts of May and looking forward to June
We celebrated Mother's Day, witnessed the explosion of the wildflowers, the presence of the pollinators and the nesting of the birds.
I celebrated my Mother and all of my women ...By Toris Jaeger, Naturalist
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Published on June 5th, 2024
Miramonte holds "Senior Day" for class of 2024
On the morning of May 21, aromas of burritos, bacon, and muffins wafted from the Miramonte High School cafeteria as graduating seniors shared a breakfast. Donning college merchandise, students participated in Senior Day -- part of the Senior Spirit Week -- to send off ...By Emma Wong
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Butterfly Parade at Moraga's Donald Rheem Elementary school
Donald Rheem Elementary School in Moraga celebrated its 50th annual Butterfly Parade on Thursday, May 9. The colorful parade has been a tradition for Rheem kindergarteners since 1974. This year the school has 68 kindergarten students, under teachers Amanda Lorie, Cathy ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Lamorinda Weekly's Goddess Gardener uses her farm experience to write "Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures" for kids
Readers of this newspaper know Cynthia Brian as the Goddess Gardener. Most recently her organization, Be the Star You Are!, a 501(c)(3), won honors as Moraga's Nonprofit of the Year for its efforts to empower at-risk youth through literacy and positive media. Besides ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Lamorinda summer music camp coming next month
In just a matter of days, summer vacation ...By Diane Claytor
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA