Shall We Dance? Lafayettes's Afternoon Soirees are a Hit
They arrive, nicely dressed from Concord, Rossmoor and Walnut Creek, as well as Lamorinda - the men in hard soled shoes, dress slacks and collared shirts, the women in heels, dresses or skirts. For more than two hours they socialize and practice ballroom dancing skills ...By Cathy Dausman
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Bursting Negative Myths About Aging
There is no retirement of the passions. The new exhibit put on by the Lamorinda Arts Council, Art At 80, says just that: art is as much a companion for life as it is an expression of the self.
 By Sophie Braccini
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Talented Piano Students Make it Up as They Go Along at Unique Improv Show
Lafayette 13-year-old Marcello Severo, current winner of the National PTA Middle School Award for original composition, was 2 years old when he discovered the piano, an experience that immediately entailed making up "ditties."
By Mei Sun Li
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Cal Shakes' Powerful 'Fences' Reflects Heart of the American Experience
A man is there, standing, challenging Death itself; next to him, a woman, his wife, is trying to build a meaningful life, at the center of which is her man, with his mistakes and fears. The two are thrown in the violent turmoil of life, and against the dangers they try ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda's Longtime Sub Says Goodbye
Monica Foley is getting ready for the summer, a peaceful moment in a substitute teacher's life when she knows that no one will call her for the next three months to impromptu replace any kindergarten to eighth-grade teacher in Lamorinda. But this year, the youthful ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda 'Hams' Have a Field Day
Friends often meet in the park to enjoy conversation and refreshments, especially during summer, but at least one group at Moraga Commons Park was there June 25 with a second agenda. Members of the Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group met to participate in the American ...By Cathy Dausman
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Financial Tips for Travelers Heading Abroad
Summer is here, it's time to travel and see the world. Many of you may be planning to take advantage of the great exchange rates and visit places you've only dreamed of before. There's a lot to think about before you take off, and many great websites and books chock ...By Lynn Ballou
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Swing Into the Twilight Tribute to the Troops Concert July 16
To honor local veterans and military personnel, the Lafayette Rotary Club is hosting its annual free Tribute to the Troops event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Lafayette Reservoir.
By Cathy Tyson
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Fighting Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Lamorinda Teens
Summer is here, and with it comes an unwanted and dangerous element: More teenage partying.
Have you ever wondered why teens drink themselves to oblivion? The answer is very simple: they ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Senior Symposium Planned for Aug. 6
The eighth annual Senior Symposium, "Aging ...Submitted by Doreen de Roque
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Film Clips
"Free State of Jones" is based on a novel by Victoria E. Byrum that hit the bookshelves in 2003. The movie begins in 1862 during the Civil War. It tells the story of a poor, rebellious Southern farmer and Union sympathizer, Newt Knight, from Jones County, Mississippi. ...By Derek Zemrak
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Venture Forth from Lamorinda for an Adventurous Culinary Tour
We are lucky to live in one of the most food-centric places in the nation. Our seaside proximity delivers us the freshest fish. The artisanal farms and dairies of West Marin provide us with impossibly delicious cheeses and meats. And the innovations and influence of ...By Fran Endicott
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AED and Quick Thinking Save Life of 24 Hour Fitness Client
It was a normal day of early spring at 24 Hour Fitness. In the front of the facility, rows of clients of all ages, led by the gym's optimistic mood music, were expending calories on treadmills and stationary bikes, while in the back a mostly masculine crowd was ...By Sophie Braccini
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Making Homes Safe for Those Who Suffer From Alzheimer's Disease
Having a dementia like Alzheimer's puts more people at risk when living alone or living with a family member. Early in this journey, often the only risk is forgetting an appointment or maybe taking the trash out on the right night. But, as this disease progresses, ...By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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"Make Music Day" Celebration is a Rollicking Hit for Lafayette Residents
Canopy tents, tie-dye tapestries, and colorful blankets garnished Lafayette's Plaza Park lawn as locals braved the heat to come together and celebrate live music. Lafayette was not alone however; people from all around the world took part in the festivities for ...By Adam Blake
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