Wednesday, December 18, 2013
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Orion Academy Students Get Cozy with Reptiles
Orion Academy students Fiona Fahey, Julian Joseph, Abby Stypula, Evan Wilmouth, P.J. Gibbs, Cole Beaty, Leighlin Geis and Henry Nanstad - and many creatures - came to the Walnut Creek home of Julia Barker and her family Dec. 8 for the Orion Reptile Party, which was one ...Submitted by Michelle Barker
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Changing the WorldLocal activist and bestselling author work to dispel misconceptions about Afghanistan
Mysteriously, majestically, a book can change the world.
The power of fine literature and reading were on full display at a Trust in Education fundraiser featuring an appearance by New ...By Lou Fancher
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For Love of a CarLocal real estate agent starts the "Lamorinda Tesla Club"
Orinda Coldwell Banker real estate agent Vlatka Bathgate was driving a Vietnamese client around to various listings the other day in her 2-month-old Model S Tesla when she asked her client if he would like to listen to a radio station from his own country.
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Volunteers with a Higher Calling
While Bill Gurnett and David Yoon are volunteers who serve the state Office of Emergency Services under the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, some might say these men also answer to a higher power.
By Cathy Dausman
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Miramonte Teacher Named 2014 C-SPAN Senior Teacher Fellow
The Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) Education Foundation has named Miramonte High School teacher, Meghan Selway, as a Senior Teacher Fellow for 2014. Only those state-certified professionals deemed "expert social studies teachers" at the middle or high ...By Laurie Snyder
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Repurposed Pup
The newest employee at Moraga Hardware is a bit on the short side, but bright, friendly and eager to learn. Her name is Wells; she is an 18-month-old purebred black Labrador retriever who made a "career change" from guide dog to all-purpose pet.
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Together in TrainingLamorindans cooperate for EOC drills
While Lamorindans recently went about their daily business, more than 30 professional and volunteer first responders and civic employees wrestled with the after-effects of imaginary tornadoes and mock terrorist attacks.
By Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
A Valuable Math Lesson for Parents
Just a few months into the school year, many parents are perplexed by new math standards that are completely different from the way they learned basic computations back in the day. As part of an ongoing series of parent education evenings, the Lafayette School ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
New Saint Mary's College President Already Firmly Involved
Saint Mary's College's 29th president, James Donahue, has been in charge of the college for just over five months and has already taken stock of the comparative advantages, the issues, and the dynamics of the 150-year-old higher education institution. An academic ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
'Tis the Season of Giving
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Oh, Christmas TreeLamorindans discuss the artificial trend and their own tree traditions
Now in the throes of December, many Lamorindans are hanging lights, hauling out holly and trimming trees. Though decking the halls was once an activity reserved for Christmas Eve, today the festivities hit early and our trees are often cut down and dolled up long ...By Amanda Kuehn
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It's a Wonderful, but Chilly, Life in Lafayette
While the weather outside was indeed frightful, the holiday cheer was delightful. Presumably the reindeer were still in training at the North Pole, so "Old Betsy" - Lafayette's historic fire truck - filled in to transport Santa Claus to Plaza Park where he was greeted ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Christmas Cheer Soars When Snow Falls in Orinda
In an exclusive interview with Santa Claus, the Lamorinda Weekly has learned the jolly old elf will fly his sleigh totally on reindeer power this year - no movie-inspired turbine engine needed - thanks to a sudden December surge of Christmas Spirit.
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| Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Holiday Events Make the Season Sparkle
Lafayette
Don't miss "It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette," presented by the Lafayette Chamber of ...
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