Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Listening to the "After" People
Bill Sautter and Jean Lee expect to listen a lot when they volunteer. Sautter and Lee are lay volunteers for Stephen Ministries, working through Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church. The Stephen Ministries website describes their volunteers as the "after" people - ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
A Survivor's Heart
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival."
- Winston Churchill
By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Jessica M Cabrera and Justin R. Perlstein Get Engaged!
Sherrie B. and Billy Perlstein are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son Justin R. Perlstein of Orinda to Jessica M. Cabrera, daughter of Alice Cabrera of San Antonio, Texas. They both have successful careers in Los Angeles where Justin is in residential ...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Lamorinda Couples Share the Secret to Their Longevity
With the divorce rate in the United States nearing 50 percent, and typical marriages lasting approximately 8 years, what's the secret to a long-lasting relationship? Five Lamorinda couples, all who met as students at Acalanes, Miramonte and Campolindo high schools - ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Third Grader Wins Elementary Geography Bee!
Burton Valley Elementary School held its National Geographic Geography Bee final on Jan. 17. Eight students qualified for the Bee finals, mostly from the fourth and fifth grades, with Lucas Oppenheimer as the only third grade competitor. After three rounds of ...Submitted by Merilee McCormick
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Part Two of the Leadership Seminar Series: Small Victories
A series of five sessions led by Saint ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
History of the Symphony Comes to LLLCInstructor shares his unique musical perspective
A six-week course that is guaranteed to open the ears of even the most seasoned concert-goer begins at Lafayette Library Jan. 30. That's because it will be taught by John Prescott, Ph.D., a musician who comes at the world of music solely from the listener's pe ...Submitted by Franette Armstrong
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Parents, Get Ready for Kindergarten!
2014-15 Kindergarten and Transitional ...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
'Crosses' Photographs on Display at the Library
When the first of many crosses started to sprout on a Lafayette hillside opposite the Lafayette BART station in 2006, there was an outcry from both supporters and opponents - some calling the growing art/memorial installation undignified and others seeing it as a ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Novel Sheds Light on Female Civil War SoldiersLocal author Erin McCabe will discuss her book Feb. 8
"Anyone looking will think we're good friends, all of us joined up together ... Papa will see the only son he'll ever have ... [Mama] will see I still ain't ever the daughter she wanted. But all I see is me and Jeremiah, his head leaning toward mine, his fingers tight ...By Amanda Kuehn
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Stanley Students Get the Scoop about Writing for Our Local Paper
Stanley Middle School eighth grade English students in Geoff McCalmont's class learned a little about news writing from Lamorinda Weekly staffers Cathy Tyson and Cathy Dausman. Tyson explained her work on the Lafayette city beat; Dausman spoke about feature writing.
By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
SMC 'Jan Term' Speaker SeriesAward-winning journalist discusses race, gender and the changing world of news
Charging out of the swirl of another East Coast blizzard to headline a 2014 January Term Speaker Series event on Jan. 21, Emmy award-winning CNN producer Geraldine Moriba said change is a prerogative.
By Lou Fancher
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
"Planet in Conflict" Authors look beyond politics to further economic growth, social equity and care for the environment
Local authors Raul A. Deju and Tapan Munroe wrote their book, "Planet in Conflict: Balancing Energy Needs, Economic Growth, and Environmental Quality," with a single purpose: to demonstrate that economic growth and environmental protection are intrinsically linked and ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Moraga's Own Hot Dog King
Moraga resident Stanley Roth knows hot dogs. And mustard, relish, sausage and sauerkraut. This year, Roth's business, Stanley's Steamers, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and if you're in San Francisco you're bound to see at least one of his 11 familiar and ...By Diane Claytor
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The Sound of WritingYouth Ink 2014 contest deadline is Feb. 18
"The word 'listen' contains the same letters ...By Laurie Snyder
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