Yes SIR, There's A Club For You
What's a guy to do with all his free time after retirement? If he's interested in staying active, making new friends, and trying new things, he might join Sons in Retirement (SIR). Its mission is to promote independence and dignity in retirement. The Lamorinda area has ...By Kara Navolio
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Moraga Gallery Exhibit Reveals Stark Contrasts
The Moraga Art Gallery this month presents an exhibition starring George Ehrenhaft, one of the gallery's partners and the featured painter of the exhibition, and metal workers David Bowman and son. The rich contrast in style - hard metal versus tender brushes and ...By Sophie Braccini
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Bringing Joy and Motion to Lamorindans of All Ages
Two years ago, Justin Cole dressed as the Energizer Bunny for Halloween. There is unquestionably not a more appropriate costume for this bundle of energy.
Cole, co-founder of L ...By Diane Claytor
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The Family History Project Society
Ever think about publishing your family's history? If so, you're not alone.
Three and a half years ago a group of Orinda women with a passion for history and how their family's roots ...By Sophie Braccini
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Doing College
As a college admissions advisor in Lafayette I am often asked "If 10 percent of applicants are accepted to the most selective schools, doesn't that mean I will have a better than 1 in 10 chance of getting into one of them if I apply to all of them?"
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Film Clips
It all starts Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Rheem Theatre, in Moraga - the opening night of the 19th annual California Independent Film Festival. The evening will begin with a mixer that includes wine, beer, meat platters and gourmet cheeses from Cine Cuv‚e of Orinda and ...By Derek Zemrak
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Two Striking Exhibits Highlight Fall Semester at SMC's Museum of Art
Art has the power to amuse, anger, intrigue and inspire. It can bind a community together or divide it in two, serve as a catalyst for conversation or the impetus of a movement. Exhibitions don't make it into galleries simply by chance, but through careful curation and ...By A.K. Carroll
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Looking Good in Lamorinda
Fall is the biggest season for fashion, when we all look forward to adding new pieces to our wardrobes as well as pulling out old favorites. So, what's up for fall 2016?
Velvet is all ...By Moya Stone
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This Lafayette Artist is Off The Wall
Tony Zorich is a fine representative of "Outsider Art." Fearless and full of vital energy, his creations overflow with the joy of being alive. From Sept. 8 to Oct. 1 his colorful work is on display at Jennifer Perlmutter gallery in Lafayette.
 By Sophie Braccini
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New Artistic Director for Town Hall Theater
It's been only two years since Joel Roster became artistic director at Lafayette's Town Hall Theater. But the young director, actor and educator was given a hard-to-resist opportunity that is taking him further west on a new adventure. To replace him, the theater's ...By Sophie Braccini
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Many Wishes are Granted at Saint Mary's Fun Run
It was everything the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Foundation could have wished for, and then some - blue skies on a summer Saturday and a 300-plus participant turnout for the annual East Bay Walk for Wishes fun run.
By Cathy Dausman
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Lafayette Man Walks Lake Tahoe to Support Vets
Ted Gallagher's looks are pure Marine, from his closely cropped hair to his sturdy build. His firm handshake and impeccable manners belie a humble and somewhat private demeanor.
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New Local Dads Group Focuses on Giving Back to Others
Many Lamorinda families will say that fathers today are more involved than ever in their children's lives. But one local group of dads is taking it a step further, proving that they are not only helping out at home, but in the community at large.
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Moraga Native Hits it Out of the Park as MLB Network Host
For a fellow who never played organized baseball, either in high school, in college or professionally, MLB Network studio host and Moraga native Matt Vasgersian has risen to near the pinnacle of the baseball media
By Nick Marnell
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More on Tap at Art & Wine in '16
Now in its 21st year, the Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival, which takes place annually in downtown Lafayette on the third weekend of September, will be
bigger than ever as it has ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA