Published on February 16th, 2022
Moraga Garden Club cherishes old traditions, creates new memories
The Moraga Garden Club annually decorates the local library with garlands, bows and wreaths in December. The star of the decoration effort, however, is a tree festooned with 'critter' ornaments, adding a hint of the mystery of the forest.
 Submitted by Linda U. Foley
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Published on February 16th, 2022
GCCP presents 'Culture, Crisis, and Creativity' with the Horszowski Piano Trio
The Gold Coast Chamber Players are delighted to bring back live music to the Lamorinda community at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library. The live concert will be recorded and all ticket holders will have the option to ...Submitted by Pamela Freund-Striplen
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Published on February 16th, 2022
Managing student stress in the pandemic and beyond
Academics, entrepreneurs, innovators, and activists have long flocked to Northern California, creating a breeding ground for some of the best academic institutions and companies the world has to offer. Bay Area schools dominate lists of best high schools in California, ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Published on February 16th, 2022
Miramonte students make it to Wharton School's Global High School Investment Competition semifinals
The Wharton School of the University of ...Submitted by Jonathan Su
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Published on February 16th, 2022
A local connection to late-1800s wine grower and brandy distiller, controversial Theodore Gier
With his vintages often winning medals in the late 1800s and early 1900s, German immigrant Theodore Gier was considered a "wine baron" and prominent business leader in California, often lauded for his many contributions and generosities. In 1904, Gier made a temporary ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on February 2nd, 2022
LAC calls for student artwork submissions
Lamorinda students will have an opportunity to show their artwork at the Orinda Library as part of the 19th High School Visual Arts Competition and the 15th annual Arts Ambassadors exhibit, hosted by the Lamorinda Arts Council.
 By Jennifer Wake
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Published on February 2nd, 2022
Garden Club presentation focuses on natural ways to rid gardens of pests
The Orinda Garden Club will feature famed local master gardener David George, who writes a monthly gardening column under the pen name The Naked Gardner. George will be speaking about natural gardening and pest control at 10 a.m. Feb. 24.
 Submitted by Caroline La Voie
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Published on February 2nd, 2022
Warning for pets and people: Don't eat the wild mushrooms!
Wet winter weather brings conditions perfect for soil fungi to grow. The vast majority of the thousands of types of mushrooms in the United States are non-toxic, but there are about 100 species that are toxic, and even fatal. Unless you have thorough knowledge and ...By Mona Miller, DVM
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Published on February 2nd, 2022
Exploring the natural world around us
Streams are once again racing through the Orinda Nature Area, and birds are singing about plans for the spring. Check out your own yard for the brilliant green herbs and grasses sprouting everywhere. This is a beautiful time of year to be outdoors enjoying the ...By Toris Jaeger
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Published on February 2nd, 2022
Festive Chinese New Year decorations displayed in Lamorinda
Chinese New Year, the celebration of the start of a new lunar year, began Feb. 1. Each year in the Chinese calendar is associated with one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac; 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. To celebrate, the Eng family of Orinda has lent a number ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 19th, 2022
Did you visit older parents during the holidays?
Many people visited Mom and Dad this holiday season: a first visit in almost two years. What you observed might have been concerning and now you're back home and wonder "What support is appropriate and how do I find it for them?"
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC
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Published on January 19th, 2022
Love and algorithms, 'I'm Your Man' from Germany an intelligent, romantic sci-fi film
In a not too distant future, Alma, an anthropologist and research director, is compelled to enter an experiment in order to get research funding: she is to evaluate a robot, human-looking, whose behavior and intellect has been designed to be her perfect romantic ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on January 19th, 2022
JMLT campaign underway to save Harvey Ranch
Anyone who takes a hike along the trails within Harvey Ranch is met with breathtaking views of Moraga and beyond. Hoping to preserve a 143-acre section of the ranch and create a 15,500-acre natural area by connecting the three protected landscapes of Las Trampas ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on January 19th, 2022
Local foodie family conducts annual taste-test tradition
The Coane family loves food. Whether it's mom, Karen, cooking her favorite family meals at home, daughter Kayla journaling another entry into her Instagram "thatfooddoee" account, son Michael eating everything in sight to put on extra weight for high school sports, or ...Submitted by Craig Coane
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Published on January 5th, 2022
Family Focus
"Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it's the place where we find the deepest heartache." ~ Iyanla Vanzant
By Margie Ryerson, MFT
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA