Lynn's Top 5 The Gift of Financial Independence
In just a few short weeks we will be celebrating the end of another busy and productive year, and welcoming 2016. As part of our shared experience, we use the changing of the calendar as a time for reflection and resolutions. If working toward (or retaining) ...By Lynn Ballou, CFP(r)
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Moraga Musician and Composer Honored with National YoungArts Foundation Merit Award
Lauren Grace Bare of Moraga, who attends Valley View Charter Prep High School, has been named a 2016 National YoungArts Foundation Merit Winner in Music Instrumental/Composition. Selected out of more than 12,000 applications - the largest number to date - Bare has been ...Submitted by Dejha Carrington
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Local Breads and Pastries a Perfect Addition for the Holidays
Tis the season for special meals, out-of-town guests and plenty of holiday gatherings. Though we would all like the time and energy to make our own baked goods from scratch, that isn't always an option. The best thing? Let someone else do it for you. Whether you are ...By A.K. Carroll
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Orinda Junior Women's Club Announces Youth Ink 2016
All sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade ...Submitted by Chantal Valentine
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Local Therapist Offers Suggestions to Help Fight Depression During the Holidays
The phrase, "Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle," by Rev. John Watson, also known as Ian Maclaren, was first quoted in the 1897 Christmas edition of The British Weekly. The quote is still relevant today, and especially during the holidays.
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The Pursuit of Inner Peace
More than ever, Lamorinda residents are participating in activities that foster inner peace, such as yoga, tai chi and meditation. Two courses offered at BDK America in Moraga this January will give local residents another opportunity to go within: "Discovering the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Giving Up the Hollywood Lifestyle
Michael Wiseman could not wait to leave Lafayette. His father was born and raised here. His grandfather was co-owner of a local restaurant. His mother taught at Burton Valley Elementary School for 35 years. But Wiseman wanted out. "I was just one of those kids that ...By Diane Claytor
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The Gift of Music
Having appeared in grand concert halls and on prestigious stages worldwide, Ensemble Ari co-founder and composer Jean Ahn has found the sweetest rewards performing in Lamorinda living rooms.
 By Lou Fancher
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Lafayette's Bistro Burger a High-End Burger Haven
I unfold a thick white napkin and spread it over my lap. (Though I don't know it yet, I will definitely be needing the napkin by the time my meal is over). I look down at my phone and when I look up my eyes grow wide at the sight of the silver tray coming toward me. ...By A.K. Carroll
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No Turkeys at Orinda Theatre at This Time of Year!
Although everyone was talking about turkeys last week, you will not find any at the Orinda Theatre. This is the season when Hollywood gives us the cream of the crop and Oscar buzz is in the air. Let's take a look at the three films that are shoe-ins for Best Picture ...By Derek Zemrak
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More Emergency Barrels on Their Way
Everyone knows the drill: Be prepared. The local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), however, has jump-started efforts of dozens of families to prepare for a major weather event or earthquake by ordering emergency water barrels at cost. And more good news is that ...By Chris Lavin
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Top 50 Books for Young Readers
Despite his stature - at 6 feet 7.5 inches tall he is known as "Walter the Giant Storyteller" - Walter Mayes is at heart, a sprinter.
Dashing through highly opinionated, knowledgeable ...By Lou Fancher
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Have you ever thought . . . "I'm Not Ready Yet!"
What is it that makes us fiercely independent individuals say we are not ready for something? Remember when we were young and playing with friends or on the playground we heard the saying, "Get ready, get set, go"?
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC
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'Harvey'
Town Hall Theatre Company's choice of Mary Chase's "Harvey" for this holiday season is as sweet and family-oriented a production as one could want.
A huge Broadway hit, "Harvey" won ...By Sophie Braccini
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Campolindo's Debate Team Ranked No. 2 in the Nation for Parliamentary Debate
Campolindo Debate was founded in 2012 by three Joaquin Moraga Middle School students who wanted to continue pursuing their passion for Parliamentary debate in high school. They were initially inspired by JM's Debate teacher Don Read, Moraga School District's 2015 ...Submitted by Monica Moore
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA