Published on April 12th, 2023
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Published on April 12th, 2023
Lafayette mom writes endearing kids' book, 'Good Night, Sweet Peas'
Growing up in Southern California, Amy Landgraf had a dream. "I always wanted to write a children's book. After being inspired by so many wonderful children's books when I was young," she said, "I knew I wanted to write books to inspire others. It's been my lifelong ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Exploring Lamorinda's ecosystems
We are fortunate to have six ecosystems in Lamorinda: Oak Woodlands, Grasslands, Wetlands, Riparian, Mixed Woodland and Chaparral. We also have Mount Diablo close by and the ocean is a short distance from here. To explore and discover the wonders of the desert would be ...By Toris Jaeger
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Teen artists recognized at Visual Arts Competition awards ceremony
Seventeen teen artists were recognized on March 16 at the culmination of the 20th annual High School Visual Arts Competition. The competition is open to all high school students who reside in or attend school in Orinda. The winning competitors were also given prizes ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Do I really have to study a foreign language? Yes! And here's why
When preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English and mathematics. However, many students do not think of foreign language as central to their applications. Many top colleges say otherwise. While ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Local company works to help Ukrainian orphans
When Sharon Girdlestone left the comfort of her Orinda home last April, heading to Poland to help feed Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn country, she didn't know what to expect. The war had started, she had sold her business and she simply felt the need to help in any ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Rites of spring - Holi Lamorinda
Many cultures around the world acknowledge the end of winter and the coming of spring. In the Indian subcontinent this welcome is the exuberant and sometimes riotous celebration of colors called Holi. The festival has evolved over the years, tacking on new traditions ...Submitted by Gayatri Krishnakumar
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Local foundation helps Afghans trapped under Taliban rule
It was 20 years ago when Lafayette resident Budd MacKenzie happened to read a Parade article about Greg Mortenson with the title that said, "He fights terror with books." The article went on to explain how Mortenson built a school in a small village in Northern ...By Jon Kingdon
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Families gather for some spring fun during respite from rain
After more severe winter weather than many young Lamorindans can remember, the skies cleared up for the community to enjoy a bouquet of fun spring events over the weekend before the rains returned with a vengeance. Moraga kicked things off March 25 with the 40th ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 15th, 2023
SPRING and SUMMER CAMPS 2023
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Four college visit must dos
There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for you than by scheduling a campus visit. Today's busy families make sacrifices in time and money to tour campuses, so make yours count.
By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Looking Good in Lamorinda
Viva Magenta is the color of the year, says Pantone Color Institute, the company behind the standardized color matching system. Magenta comes from the red family and it is described by Pantone as a shade with "vim and vigor" and is "expressive of a new signal of ...By Moya Stone
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Published on March 15th, 2023
'Cairo Conspiracy' - a spy thriller in today's Egypt
Tarik Saleh is the writer and director of the movie, "Cairo Conspiracy," that will be presented in Orinda for at least one week, starting on March 24. Saleh is a Swedish national of Egyptian decent with a keen knowledge of his father's country, as proved in his ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents spirited program, 'Passionate'
Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO)˙welcomes audiences to experience the passionate Nuevo tango of Piazzolla's "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires," an exquisite blend of classical and jazz in its thrilling program, "Passionate," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at St. ...Submitted by Leslie Silberman
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Published on March 15th, 2023
A few reasons why horse sightings began to poop out along Moraga's streets
Seeing horses and cattle on the hills of Moraga is a common sight. There was a time when you didn't have to look up at the hills to see horses, because they were walking down the streets of town carrying their owners to the Moraga Shopping Center, the library (formerly ...By Vera Kochan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA