Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Iron Filmmaker: A Tale of Two Films
Right after the Saturday morning briefing October 27 at the Rheem Theatre, five Campolindo High School students huddled together in the parking lot, already agreeing to construct a psychological thriller. Team JOLAZ - the name comprised from the first initials of ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Proposed Veterans' Memorial Garden at SMC to Honor War Vets and Families
Like many young people, Saint Mary's College (SMC) students Max Crowell and Alex Dulwick want to leave their mark on the campus. The two students are not afraid to dream big and don't let difficulty bog them down. Their project is to build a beautiful and significant ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Lamorinda to Become Grinch-Free - Mr. Christmas Is Comin' to Town
If you believe that Christmas is about way more than what's under the tree on Christmas morning, then Nick Palmer's Mr. Christmas documentary is the must-not-miss flic for you at this year's California Independent Film Festival. A short film which offers a ginormous, ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Ryan Andresen: A Message of Hope
Andy Warhol once said, "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." From his mother's petition on Change.org to appearances on national television with Ellen DeGeneres and Anderson Cooper, Moraga's Ryan Andresen has had more than his 15 minutes ...By Lee Borrowman
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Walking and Running on Sunshine
Under sparkling blue skies, the 20th annual Reservoir Run was a "pinch me" morning. Really does it get any better than happy children, balloons, the smell of sausage in the air, fabulous fall colors, and a jogging Gumby? With all the hallmarks of a great day, along ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
MOFD in the Pink for Cancer
Moraga Orinda Fire District employees and their supporters are on fire this month . . . and all for a good cause. The firefighters are promoting October's Breast Cancer Awareness month by wearing pink t-shirts emblazoned with the district logo and selling them to the ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Animals Blessed at SMC
A four-footed flurry of dogs, cats and rabbits gathered on the steps of the Saint Mary's College chapel during an annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony October 14. The event honors Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of animals. It was organized by the ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
St. Perpetua School's "Garden of Learning" Feeds a Caf‚ and Young Minds
The comforting scent of orange blossom and rosemary surrounds parents on a warm late summer morning as they sit listening to distant laughter of children. This hidden sanctuary is the "Garden of Learning" and has become a vital teaching tool at St. Perpetua School in ...Submitted by Margot Dunphy
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) encephalitis is a neurologic disease causing inflammation of the brain that primarily affects humans, horses and birds. It is fairly new to North America, having been simultaneously diagnosed in these species in New York in 1999. It is now ...By Mona Miller, DVM
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A Lamorinda Powerhouse: Mei Sun Li
Mei Sun Li's life reads like a heroine's in a novel. Intertwined with some of the 20th century's most important historical events, her adventures and personal tragedies have shaped this unique Lafayette resident.
 By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Sharing a meal with celebrity authors doesn't happen every day, but organizers behind this year's Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Gala have something new and entirely different planned for their upcoming fundraiser, "A Literary Feast" on November 3. ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
It's So Cute It's Scary!
Lafayette Elementary School moms and students gather at the pumpkin patch getting ready for Westival, a fall family carnival tradition of over 50 years, which was held Saturday, October 13. Bottom row, from left: Patrick Warburton, Grace Guthrie, Ellie Guthrie, Quinn ...Submitted by Rosylyn Stenzel
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
One Small Hitch
The 15th Annual California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) will kick off Thursday, November 8 with a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Rheem Theatre in Moraga. The CAIFF attendees will have a choice of feature films including the romantic comedy One Small Hitch.
By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
It's a (Planned) Disaster:Lamorinda Communities Test Emergency Response
By the time Californians were practicing their "drop, cover and hold on" skills during the Great California Shakeout, Lamorinda first responders, civic leaders, public servants and volunteers had gathered to assess their community's needs and reach out to neighboring ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
CCTA Recognizes Contra Costa Caldecott Medallion Winners
Family and friends of Caldecott Fourth Bore Medallion Design winners crowded the Contra Costa Transportation Authority meeting October 17, as the winning designers and many of the 37 additional Honorable Mention winners received formal recognition. The ceremony was ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA