Wednesday, August 18, 2010
An Ancient Art Comes to Lamorinda
Sunday, August 8th, marked the premiere performance of Troupe Lafayette at Carnival of Stars in the Richmond Civic Center Auditorium. The beginner to intermediate belly dance troupe is an eclectic mix of high school and college students, working women and stay-at-home ...Submitted by Charlotte Gruebele
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| Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Hoskins' Henhouse Suburban chickens saving the rainforest
Imagine a winding country road, full of trees and sunlight - and on the side of the road a little basket next to a sign that reads "Fresh Eggs." In the basket you find cartons full of colorful eggs and a little tin where people pay for the eggs under the "honor ...By Cristina Kim
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Nonagenarian Sets Great Example
At 90-years-young, Margaret "Peggy" Harbarth lives independently and has gracefully aged in place - she's an inspiration for seniors everywhere. Blessed by good health and activities that bring her joy, she's like the Energizer bunny.
 By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010
As Seen in Lamorinda 2
Bagpiper Nick Theriault serenades golfers at the Orinda Country Club during the Orinda Community
Foundation's fundraiser.
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Fricks' Bike Ride Comes Full Circle for Habitat East Bay
With each revolution of his bike wheel, Bob Frick raised 27 cents for Habitat for Humanity East Bay. By the end of his 3,300-mile bike journey from California to Florida in 2008, Bob's wheel had rotated 2.4 million times, and he had raised $89,000-enough to fully ...By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010
As a tribute to Ed Stokes' 87th birthday
As a tribute to Ed Stokes' 87th birthday, a bench was dedicated at the Gazebo in
Lafayette by Les and Frances Dalecio, Gary and Vicky Yancey, and Warren and Carole Rupf
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Blast from the Past: The Squire
More than forty years ago, in 1968, coincidentally the year Lafayette incorporated, when Nixon was President, and when the Park Theater was still open - there was a man with a publishing vision who started a local newspaper in Lamorinda that was an alternative to the ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ponds of Dreams
Ponds in Lamorinda gardens come in different shapes and sizes, and with different meanings. They fulfill the universal appeal of water elements in gardens. Some feature fish, others have turtles; some are rectangular, others mimic nature; some are self-made, but most ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Passing the College "Health Test" - About that "Freshman Fifteen"
Nature gave men two ends - one to sit on and one to think with. Ever since then, success or failure has depended on the one he used most." George R. Kirkpatrick
In our nutrition clinic ...By Dr. Theresa Tsingis, DCMS
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Clive Worsley Reflects on Two Years at Town Hall Theater
Clive Worsley is celebrating the end of his second season as Artistic Director of the Town Hall Theater (THT) while preparing for his third year. "I have been very happy with the quality of the work on the main stage," says Worsley, "we've had challenges, ups and ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tax Bites & Tasty Morsels-An Innovative Cookbook
The new cookbook authored by Susie Iventosch, Lamorinda Weekly's beloved food columnist, is not only a valuable resource in the kitchen but an interesting read. While most cookbooks have limited usefulness outside of mealtimes, Iventosch's first published recipe ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
A Taste for Theater
Tasting Night at the California Shakespeare Festival in Orinda is a lot like nonpareils, the colorful sprinkles found atop cupcakes and holiday cookies. The outdoor theater's plays, already a sweet treat, are made a touch more savory by visiting vendors, offering ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Vamos Espana! Lamorinda Cheers for the World Cup Champions
Manager Beau Behan had to turn away some 100 people who hoped to enter the New Rheem Theatre on July 11, so popular was the free live broadcast of the soccer World Cup championship game. Five additional rows of chairs were added on the floor of the largest theater, and ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Growing Like Weeds - Or Pumpkins
"What comes out of a seed?" asks Chelsea O'Sullivan, a Saint Mary's College student on a summer internship with the non-profit organization Urban Farmers; gathered around her is a collection of very young farmers. On the other side of this Reliez Valley garden ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Orinda's History Preserved Today in Historic Homes
With the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Orinda's incorporation as a city, what better time than the present to look back at Orinda's history? Orinda is home to several historic houses.
By Rosylyn Aragones Stenzel
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