Published on September 14th, 2022
History and humanity collide in Steve Falk's 'California Story'
During the first few weeks of the COVID-19 shutdown, a weed field of worries erupted in the mind of former longtime Lafayette city manager Steve Falk. He worried not only about his own health, but about his wife, adult children, other family members including his ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on September 14th, 2022
'The Fisherman' makes big splash in West Commons Park
There's a new art installation in Moraga's West Commons Park (across Moraga Road from Moraga Commons Park), and Art in Public Spaces Committee Chairperson Teresa Onoda is anticipating more to come.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 31st, 2022
Upcoming arts programs and events in Lamorinda
The Pacific Chamber Orchestra will open its ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on August 31st, 2022
Hiring part-time college application readers
With the recent surge in college applications, schools have begun to outsource the work of their admission counseling staff (aka admission officers) by hiring part-time application readers. Colleges tell us that this influx of part-timers is a matter of necessity, but ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on August 31st, 2022
Friends of the Lafayette Library opens its fall Sweet Thursday Author Series
The Friends of the Lafayette Library and ...Submitted by Laurie Miles
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Published on August 31st, 2022
Saturday morning concerts are on the menu at Si Si Caffe
A Moraga staple for more than 24 years, Si Si Caffe (910 Country Club Dr.) offers free Saturday morning concerts to go with that "cup of joe" you just purchased.
The family owne ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 31st, 2022
18th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show focuses on trucks; supports Seniors Around Town
B.C. Forbes once said, "There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive." Fortunately, Lawrence Siegel doesn't have to choose, being the very satisfied owner of a business, Cuesta Antiques, and a vintage truck: his ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Community Open House at Lafayette Community Garden, Aug. 28
The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 11th˙year with a Community Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. The event is free and will feature inspirational speakers: Jim `Doc' Hale will share fascinating information ...Submitted by Janet Thomas
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Published on August 17th, 2022
'Lost Illusions' - how great literature can give birth to excellent entertainment
Honor‚ de Balzac wrote "The Human Comedy" during the first part of the 19th century in France. There, without any indulgence and with great sharpness, he painted a changing world where capitalism was emerging, where social classes were intermingling in a big post ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Modern verse translation of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' opens at Cal Shakes, Sept. 7; Ting to step down after 7 years at helm
California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) announced the full cast and creative team for ÓLear,Ó the world premiere modern verse translation of Williams ShakespeareŐs ÓKing LearÓ by playwright and Oakland-native Marcus Gardley (`black odysseyŐ at Cal Shakes).
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Moraga native and ultra marathoner Rod Farvard
If Moraga native, Rod Farvard, asks you to come along with him for a little run, be forewarned that little can be a relative term. Know that the "Far" is Farvard is no misnomer.
Farvard ...By Jon Kingdon
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Lamorinda Idol finals return to Orinda Theatre
Must love dogs? Jen Frase just loves dogs. In fact, she adores them. As a photographer for the past 15 years, she changed her focus to just dogs about two years ago and now has opened Jen Frase Photography, a dog photography studio in Theatre Square.
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Published on August 17th, 2022
Rolling out universal meal service at schools has joys and disappointments
As Lamorinda kids went back to school in August, social media erupted in a barrage of comments. While parents were concerned, there was largely a tone of understanding, as Lamorinda schools began to roll out the universal meal program adopted by the State of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 3rd, 2022
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary schedules notable speakers for August
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club has on tap a ...Submitted by Tom Black
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Published on August 3rd, 2022
Does applying to more get you through the door? Why more is not better in college
As a college admissions advisor in Lafayette I am often asked some version of this question: "If 5 - 10% of applicants are accepted to the most highly ranked schools, will I have a better chance of getting into one of them if I apply to all of them?"
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA