Wednesday, December 21, 2011
2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration
Lamorinda's wonderful elementary schools ...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Lamorinda Nouveau - First Impressions of the 2011 Harvest
The monthly gathering of local winegrowers and friends on December 15 was a cheerful affair, and despite the cold weather guests drifted between the courtyard and warmer interior of the Moraga Barn, the women in festive holiday attire and men in casual chic.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Family Focus Abusive Teen Relationships
Maya was sixteen and in love for the first time. Her boyfriend, Graham, was a senior with a funny, charming personality. They agreed to be together exclusively and Maya became sexually active for the first time with Graham. The only problem was that as time went on, ...By Margie Ryerson, MFT
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Beau/Derek on Holiday Picks from Beau/Derek
Everyone has their favorite holiday movie. ...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A Windsor in our Midsts A Lamorinda resident recounts a day with Prince Richard
Imagine my surprise when I, a resident of the relatively placid "shires" of Lamorinda, was asked to give a senior member of the British Royal Family a tour of San Francisco in early November.
 Submitted by Paul Martin
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Turning Gold into a Good Deed
Like most journalists and publishers, Lamorinda Weekly staffers had some extra gold and silver lying around the house. Thinking that we could do a little recycling - precious metals cause such clutter - and make some money to donate to a worthy cause for Christmas ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Town Hall Meeting Educates Citizens on State of Schools
With an all-star line-up of speakers who ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Miramonte Art Students re-Paint Picasso
Miramonte High School visual art students are getting a feel for the depth and breadth of Pablo Picasso's paintings by observing, re-creating and then interpreting some of his works in a project they call "Homage to Picasso." Over thirty student-created works in ...Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Winter Nights and High Holidays at Temple Isaiah
Strength. Inspiration. Renewal. Those words are often bandied about in December. Yet while many of us frantically scrounge for "the perfect gift," Lafayette's Temple Isaiah taps hundreds of volunteers to care for homeless families through the Contra Costa Interfaith ...Cathy Dausman
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Independent Local Movie Theaters Struggle to Enter the Digital Age
The New Rheem and Orinda Theatres must go digital. It is not a question of 'if' or 'when' - the big movie studios have already made that decision for them. The question is, can they afford the cost?
By Sophie Braccini
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Giving Opportunities this Holiday Season
Cycle Recycle, extended 'til December 11. Every year, Bobbie and Tom Preston collect repairable bikes ...
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Wreaths Around Orinda
Orinda is dressed in a bit of holiday cheer, thanks to the Orinda Garden Club (OGC) and one local Boy Scout troop. The club purchased 60 wreaths from Troop 237 (which sells them as a fundraiser), added decorations of their own and met with scout volunteers Saturday ...Cathy Dausman
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Lots of Trees in Lamorinda
Recent sunshine and 60 degree weather might not put you in the Christmas mood, but visiting tree lots could make a believer out of even the Grinch. Lamorinda lots seem steeped in tradition, and each offers something unique. Here's a look at who's selling real, ...Cathy Dausman
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THE APP RAP
Shake to Answer
 Eric Pawlakos
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Trading Hot Chocolate for Donations
Courtney Jensen and some of the participants from the Acalanes "Campaigners" Young Life group, a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, were enthusiastically giving out hot chocolate and asking for donations for a trip to Africa on a recent chilly day in front of the ...
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