Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tri-City Youths Bubble Up With Safe, Fun Ideas
Once a month the three Lamorinda Youth Involvement Committees, appointed by their respective City/Town Councils, meet to plan tri-city activities and service projects. On November 17, it was Moraga's turn to host the meeting. Accompanied by their own staff liaisons, ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Red Carpet Event in Orinda
The November 18 world premiere of Hercules Saves Christmas at the Orinda Theatre was a star-studded affair; Hercules himself walked the red carpet with his human, Shorty Rossi
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| Wednesday, November 23, 2011
215 Reasons to be Thankful
Over 200 Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School eighth grade students enjoyed an outdoor Thanksgiving meal last Thursday as the culmination to their history lesson about the very first Thanksgiving.
Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
What So Proudly We Hail
"And yet, though silent, it speaks to us - speaks to us of the past, of the men and women who went before us, and of the records they wrote upon it." - President Woodrow Wilson
![]() Laurie Snyder
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Value of Diagnostic Tests
Frequently I am asked what purpose is served by performing diagnostic tests on a patient with symptoms of illness. It surprises me because it seems so clear to me that, like human diseases, some veterinary diseases can be easy to diagnose and some can be difficult. ...Mona Miller, DVM
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
As Seen in Lafayette...
Well known Lafayette Rotarians dressed up for the Halloween costume contest at their weekly luncheon. Standing, from left: Tom Henry, Jesse Wellen, Bob Shusta, Tom Courtright, Chuck Vogel, Bob Aguilar, Alicia Cragholm, Bill Eames (bear), Anna Stevenson, Jay Lifson, ...
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Local Libraries in the Digital Age-it's About the Experience
A September survey by Harris Interactive confirmed that digital readers are a hot commodity, and that they get people to read more books. The trend does not surprise or worry Lamorinda's librarians, who are constantly reinventing the role of local public libraries in ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Charismatic Author Impresses Audience
Glen David Gold charmed an audience of fans of his book, Carter Beats the Devil at the finale of this year's Lamorinda Reads season at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. The engaging, likeable author couldn't have been more down to earth, illustrating his ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Hercules Saves Christmas in Orinda
A dog, a boy, and Christmas-what's not to like? The mighty combination is working well for producers Derek Zemrak and Leonard Pirkle as they prepare to unleash the red carpet World Premier of Hercules Saves Christmas November 17 at the Orinda Theatre.
![]() Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Local "Hams" Take Their Job Seriously
Imagine a world without internet service, cell phones or land lines. It could be a temporary disruption, or one from a wind storm, earthquake or terrorist act. It could happen in Boston, or Seattle, or Miami. It did happen in New York, Washington D.C., Louisiana and ...Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
A Peek at June in a Box
If cooking up a delicious piece of theater is dependent on the innovation of the "chefs," then the Saint Mary's College production of June in a Box, opening November 10th, is sure to be palate pleasing.
By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
TassaTags: Reclaim Children's Lives While Claiming Your Luggage
Brenda Hepler is not someone who gets distressed learning about a global issue but then forgets about it and continues to live unchanged. When the Lamorinda resident learned about the sexual exploitation of children around the world, she was shocked by the magnitude ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Exclusive Screening of Wavy Gravy Movie at Town Hall
Town Hall Theatre is hosting a DVD release party for the film The Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin', followed by questions and answers from the humble and hilarious do-gooder star Wavy Gravy with director Michelle Esrick and Jahanara Romney - also known as Mrs. ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Save the Sparkle
Although twinkle lights may not qualify as an endangered species, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is hoping the season of giving will start early this holiday season and is asking for donations to keep the twinkle lights twinkling in downtown Lafayette.
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| Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Happy Haunting
The signs are unmistakable-they appear on front yards and driveways, in doorways and windows. Everything from scarecrows to skeletons, pumpkin patches to graveyards, and all manner of creepy crawlies in between have taken up residence across Lamorinda as Halloween ...
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