Wednesday, May 21, 2014
George Bernard Shaw's 'Candida' at Town Hall Theatre
There is something intimate and special about witnessing the rehearsal of a play close to opening night; the actors have memorized the script, their performance is almost set, the emotion is there, but some of the choreography is still in the making - and one literally ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
10-Year-Old Del Rey Student Qualifies for Chess Championships
Del Rey Elementary School student Hans Niemann, age 10, has qualified to play in the World Youth Chess Championships in Durban South Africa. He was the youngest winner of a recent Mechanics Institute Chess Club tournament in its 159 year history.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Bookmark Contest Draws Hundreds of Entries
Nearly 450 Lafayette students participated in the annual Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center's Bookmark Contest. The Awards Ceremony took place at the Lafayette Library on April 30. Each first-time winner received a $25 gift certificate from the ...Submitted by Mary Ransdell
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Are We Overpowered?
Are cell phones and cell towers dangerous? Is there reputable research about negative health effects of both? What exactly is electromagnetic radiation? Concerned residents have a chance to hear about these topics at an upcoming event at the Lafayette Library. ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Rules of Engagement
Visitors to Ann Ralph's Moraga classroom shouldn't be surprised to see her 23 third graders stomping their feet and swinging their arms to some jazzy music. Or, if they arrive during "genius hour," visitors might have the opportunity to hear one of the students say ...By Diane Claytor
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
SMC's Professors of the Year Celebrated
Saint Mary's College professors, students, alumni and community members packed into the Orinda Room at the Soda Center April 9, eager to hear history professor Myrna Santiago present an address entitled "Anger, Love, and Teaching," which focused on the resilience of ...By Amanda Kuehn
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
A Special Trip to Vietnam
"Imagine being fitted with a hand tool and then writing your name for the first time in 20 years. Seeing the joy of the man who did this was so exciting and heartwarming," says Orinda resident Linda Jenkins. She and her husband, Don, were part of an eight member team ...By Bobbie Dodson
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
New Website Helps Students Study Mandarin Online
Will Goldie loves a challenge. Recently, the Acalanes High School junior designed a website to help fellow students learn Mandarin.
When Goldie searched online for Chinese language ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Little Free Libraries in Lamorinda
If you park your car outside 67 Loma Vista Drive in Orinda, walk up to the bright red box roughly 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide at end of the drive, nestled between two baby evergreens, and crack open the door you'll find three shelves of books, ranging from Amanda ...By Amanda Kuehn
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Late Spring Fun in Lamorinda
With May being a month filled with light spring breezes and mild sunny days, there is nothing like an outdoor activity to bring the Lamorinda community together. Whether strolling past the booths and displays at the Moraga Community Faire, enjoying a wide range of ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
THE APP RAP
App: BillGuard by BillGuard Inc.
For: iPhones and Android
phones
 By Eric Pawlakos
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Spring Reveals Itself
Although the change in seasons in California is subtle compared to other parts of the country, there's still a notable difference in how we take in the world around us when winter transitions to spring. Klein Gallery invites the community to explore these changes ...Submitted by Emily Van Engel
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Lamorinda Theatres - A Little for All!
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
As Hollywood gears up for the summer blockbuster season, we have a few movies at the Orinda and Rheem theatres for all ages to enjoy. First, swinging into ...By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Local Mom Takes the Stage
Lafayette blogger/writer Francie Low was one of 11 winners of the "Listen to Your Mother" essay contest that landed her an opportunity to take her essay about motherhood "from the page to the stage" at the Brava Theater Center in San Francisco May 3. "It's like an ...By Jennifer Wake
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Lamorinda's Specialties of the House
Many think of brunch as a great way to give mom a break around Mother's Day, but an afternoon treat could be equally fun, giving mom a quick pick-me-up or a break between school pickup and supper time. From iced lattes to ice cream sundaes, hibiscus lemonade to the ...By Amanda Kuehn
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA