Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Leaning Toward St. Mary's CollegeCommencement is May 21st
It's not exactly an ivory tower, but ...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Acalanes Don Recalls the Early Days
Bud Moulthrop is an original, at least where Acalanes High School is concerned. A member of the class of 1944, he was in the first graduating class to complete all four years on campus. Moulthrop's family lived in Orinda on acreage at the end of Dias Dorados o ...Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Lynn's Top Five - Income Tax: Get a Refund or Plan to Owe? The Great Debate!
When it comes to income tax refunds, most pundits say that getting a refund is similar to getting a bad sunburn - to be avoided! But clients often feel otherwise finding that receiving a meaningful refund is a great cash flow tool for them and an integral part of ...By Lynn Ballou, Certified Financial Planner (tm)
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition Reaches Out
Since last October Jaime Rich has covered a lot of territory. Hired by the Center for Human Development to start the Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition, the Miramonte mom and clinical exercise physiologist has been holding regular meetings with a team of local ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Recycling for the Greater Good
In a special recycling program generously sponsored by Rudney Associates, Las Trampas clients work on recycling shampoo, conditioner and lotion. "It was his idea," said Development Director Bonnie Peacock of Eric Rudney, "that instead of using them once and throwing ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Top Talent Tackles TriathlonMild-mannered public servants by day...weekend warriors in Moraga this Saturday
Although they can usually be found running the cities of Lafayette, Orinda and the Town of Moraga - next Saturday, April 30th, these young and young at heart athletes will be running, biking and swimming in the Moraga Triathlon. Municipal teams representing City ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Earthquake Preparedness: Even a Little Can Help a Lot
While the tragedy in Japan is still fresh in ...Submitted by Julie Lindemann, Moraga Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Steerin
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
You Can Recycle That?
When Sandy Jones of Orinda first heard about the Recycle Bank it seemed the perfect opportunity to augment her recycling habit. But she had questions; she already recycled quite a bit and was not clear on what else she could do. She contacted the Central Contra Costa ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
It Takes an Army (of Volunteers!)
If Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Director Deborah MacDonald-Moskowitz's five-year tenure is any indication, the most essential ingredients for a volunteer-staffed camp are enthusiasm and dedication. "The camp only runs," she says, "because so many parents and ...By Rebecca Eckland
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Summer's Coming - What Will Your Kids Be Doing?
Sleep-away camp. The very phrase sends thrills ofexcitement through some kids, while in others it instillsfear. Think back...chances are you fell intoone of these categories yourself. There are many optionsin California and beyond for Lamorinda's young, advent ...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
It's not just a Mosquito Bite: Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a roundworm infection of the arteries of the lungs and heart of dogs and cats. It is transmitted by certain mosquito species and has been reported in all 50 states in the nation, and is a major problem in the eastern and southern states. ...By Mona Miller, DVM
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Fulbright Scholars Come to Lamorinda
These were not your ordinary tourists. Thirty seven of the best and brightest female scholars from eight different countries in Southeast Asia participated in the Fulbright program that brought them to Saint Mary's College for a four day workshop, "Preparing for the ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Fate Brings War Hero to Lafayette
Through a very extraordinary collection of events, Lafayette's own Citizen of the Year, Karen Mulvaney, was inspired to reach out to Louis Zamperini - former Olympic athlete, Army Bombardier, survivor of a plane crash and forty-seven days on a life raft at sea and a ...By Cathy Tyson
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Saint Mary's Hopes to Host Presidential Election Debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Seder Dessert brings Temple Women Together
Nearly one hundred Temple Isaiah women from teens to retirees gathered the evening of April 4th in Lafayette for an early Seder celebration. Seder is a Jewish ritual feast marking the beginning of Passover. Temple Isaiah is a Reform Synagogue serving Contra Costa ...Cathy Dausman
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA