Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Orinda's Indie Film Festival Showcases Local Filmmaker Julie Rubio
"Year-over-year, we endeavor to demonstrate our commitment to elevate one's awareness that a film festival can provide the core to transcend cultural differences and address social challenges. The 12th Annual California Independent Film Festival promotes this mission ...By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Three Lamorinda Women Honored
Ellen Beans, Carrie Dern and Anne Grodin brought their unique shades to the tapestry of different women who were recognized by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner for the 2010 14th Assembly District's Annual Women of the Year award. Although they expressed surprise at being ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Lamorinda Weekly-Looking Back and Forward
March 14th marked the three-year anniversary of the launch of the Lamorinda Weekly, and this is the 81st issue. By many measures, this biweekly newspaper, which serves our three-borough community, has been a successful venture.
 By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Most Frequently Viewed StoriesFrom Our Last Issue
Issue #26, March 3, 2010
- Thought Provoking Parking Guru
Comes to Lafayette
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010
It's a 3!
It's a 3; as in, your friendly neighborhood newspaper celebrates its 3rd birthday this month. Or, as Associate Publisher Wendy Scheck joked, "It's an E, for Every Other Week." That's publisher Andy Scheck holding the 3 (Wendy is behind him to the left); next year, ...
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Sharp by Hand
If your kitchen knife is feeling dull, and has lost the competitive edge it once had, a visit to Sharp by Hand for a little tune up may be in order! Professional sharpener David Latham makes a point to put the edge back in your knife's life, by giving it a hand-honed ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Spring Cleaning, a Shared Tradition
It's hard to miss the signs -- spring is almost here! Already sprightly bulbs revive our roadsides, scattered showers mix with bright sun and fruit trees are beginning to bear bunches of blossoms. As the birds sing away in the gardens, we want to open our windows to ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue
Issue #25, February 17, 2010
- "MOFD, FAIR Meet To Discuss Fire Service"
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Lorne Smith Lacrosse Camp
Efficiency is the name of the game at Lorne Smith's Lacrosse camps, coming to St. Mary's campus for the first time this summer. The dictionary definition: "efficiency; the ratio of the useful work performed in a process to the total energy expended," is perfected in ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Music Students Learn From Experienced Elders
"The relationship goes way beyond music," said Director Maurice Levich of the wonderful mentoring by seniors that play in the The Big Band of Rossmoor and music students. Members range in age from twelve to over 90. At a recent dance event in the Veterans Memorial ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Xylitol Toxicity
Recently a friend's dog became suddenly sick and I was reminded about the many differences between humans and our furry friends in how substances are processed, or metabolized, leading to different results in the body. In veterinary school I was taught that "cats are ...By Mona S. Miller, DVM
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Reaches Out to Seniors
The power of a library lies in its ability ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Lunafest
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Women's Resource Center at Saint Mary's College will present LUNAFEST on Sunday March 7th. Lunafest is a series of short films by, for and about women. The traditional International Women's Day is on March 8, and ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
CAIFF Hosts 2010 Iron Filmmaker Contest
Along with the many independent films to be showcased at the upcoming California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) to be held at the Orinda Theater April 22nd through the 25th, the festival will also screen thirty three-minute short films created by Bay-area filmmakers ...By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010
A Performance in Pictures
Our fragile brains prefer to categorize, even stereotype, when it comes to people. That's why Orinda's David DeSilva, construction company executive v.p., race car driver, surfer, gentle father of 4 girls and ballet photographer, gives us pause. How did the man move ...By Lou Fancher
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