Wednesday, February 13, 2013
It is Spelling Bee Season! Can you spell W-I-N-N-E-R-S?
Moraga Schools held their spelling bees over the last two weeks and four students have been named as the top spellers. Each winner is moving on to participate in the 37th Annual Contra Costa County Spelling Bee, which will be held March 23 in Walnut Creek.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
SMC Students' Jan Term Visit to Campodia Educates and Illuminates
"Clean, fresh water! We all took it for granted it until we travelled to Cambodia on our service trip," said Saint Mary's College student Omer Malik.
As part of a Jan Term course ...Submitted by Omer Malik
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Music Activity for Seniors with Dementia It's more than entertainment
When Michael Kistner starts playing "Embraceable You" on his guitar in the Moraga Retreat Care Home where he comes twice a week, Jack, one of the six residents, never fails to sing the lyrics. His voice is clear, he is in tune and he remembers all the words. A ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Lion Dance Welcomes in Chinese New Year!
Rumbling drums chased bad spirits far, far away as Leung's White Crane dancers jumped and twirled at the Orinda Library Feb. 9 to welcome in the Chinese New Year. Their lion's yellow and gold hues represented good luck and fortune - the drums, the strong beat's of his ...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Farnsworth Invention
Joel Roster is a tremendous fan of screenwriter and playwright Aaron Sorkin ("A Few Good Men," "The West Wing," "The Social Network"). He heard about Sorkin's play, "The Farnsworth Invention," when it opened on Broadway in 2007, read it and gave it to Town Hall ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Democratic Club Gathers to Watch Inauguration
The Lamorinda Democratic Club members and guests, festively arrayed in Obama buttons, hats, and shirts, celebrated President Obama's second inauguration Jan. 21 at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. The Lamorinda Democratic Club features monthly guest speakers ...Submitted by Carlyn Obringer and Susan JunFish
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
"Tokens of Affection" Exhibit Features Artwork from the Heart
The Lafayette Gallery is a unique artist co-op comprised of 23 local artists. They rotate jobs for each exhibit: one person might curate an exhibit in the fall and then organize an opening night reception in the spring. All proceeds from the artwork go towards ...By Lian Walden
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Lamorinda Reads - "A Hologram for the King"
When asked why the three Lamorinda librarians chose Dave Eggers's book, "A Hologram for the King," for this year's Lamorinda Reads program, Orinda librarian Beth Girshman explained that they were looking for a newly released book by a local author that would be ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Moraga-Orinda Fire District Firefighter on the Rebound
Kelly Morris heard the train zoom by near the Orinda BART station and she had a premonition: "I hope there's not going to be a train derailment today, or something," she thought.
"Or ...By Nick Marnell
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Resident Falls for Mini Filly
DuBose Forrest loves animals. As the first person who responded to our inquiry about peculiar pets, she was happy to share the story of her beloved miniature horse Swanee and slightly shy miniature donkey Flambeau. Flambeau was named after Forrest's favorite zydeco ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Where's the Love, Lamorinda?
It was an easy assignment: Find out how Lamorinda feels about Valentines' Day. After all, who doesn't like Valentine's Day? As I found out, at least on my excursion to local caf‚s, candy shops and drug store greeting card aisles last week, not too many.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
"Silver Linings Playbook"
If you live long enough you begin to realize that life is always a bed of roses - thorny. "Silver Linings Playbook" addresses real life issues and that is why the movie hits home to so many people. It is an outstanding independent film, which had its world premier at ...By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Orinda Community Church to Host World Renowned Theologian and Author
"Has there ever been a time in human history ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Rheem Theatre: The Community Mobilizes
Thanks to strong community support, as of last week the Rheem Theatre was well on its way to raising the money necessary to order the lift it needs to re-open the upper floor theaters and be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to Derek Zemrak ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Miller Visit Canceled Due to Staph Concerns at Acalanes
Community members hoping to hear 11th District Congressman George Miller speak about local issues at a Town Meeting last Saturday were met with an empty Acalanes High School cafeteria and cancellation signs due to concerns over two confirmed cases of Staph Infection at ...Submitted by Jason Bezis
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA