Wednesday, May 13, 2009
"Escape to Africa" Supports Las Trampas Programs
Escape to Africa was the theme on April 26th ...Submitted by Bonnie Peacock
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Grants and Camps, AAUW Celebrates Young Women's Achievements
On April 21, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) gathered with parents and friends to celebrate the achievements and drive of 7 remarkable students. One young woman from each high schools (Acalanes Campolindo and Miramonte), and one from St Mary's told ...Submitted by S. Lucacher
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| Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Lynn's Top Five The ABCs of ETFs
Just like Punxsutawney Phil, stock market investors are beginning to peek their heads out and see their shadows again! So, if the winter of our discontent is finally melting away, what should we be looking for in our portfolios?
 By Lynn Ballou, CFP, EA
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| Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Defensible Space and Evacuation - Lamorinda Residents Urged to Plan Against Wildfire
At the April 27 Lamorinda Wildfire Forum, ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Hearst Gallery's Sacred Mountain Exhibit Highlights a Local Treasure
The opening reception of the Hearst Art Gallery's latest exhibit was an event for everyone-comfortable and relaxed. Some started in the gallery eager to see the exhibit. Others milled around the folding tables erected in the adjacent room that doubles as a dance studio ...By Andrea A. Firth
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Race To Nowhere-Documentary Examines the Demands of Childhood
As one teenage boy described the stress he felt from the rigors of homework, tests, sports, and college preparation and the pressure to succeed in all these areas, he stopped to bluntly ask-and for what? This young man and several other teenagers share their stories of ...By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Traversing the Mother's Day Minefield
Flowers. Brunch. A manicure. These are all great ways to say "thanks, Mom" on Mother's Day. Although it's anticipated that less will be spent on Mother's Day this year due to the poor economy, the National Retail Federation is forecasting that consumers will still ...By Jennifer Wake
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Maria Delores Canales 104th Year Birthday PartyLafayette Care Center's Oldest Resident
A birthday bash was thrown for Maria at the Lafayette Care Center with cake and cookies provided by Maria's daughter Ana Ruth Jardine and her husband Jim. Lots of songs and great energy and conversation with the residents. The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce joined the ...Submitted by Barbara Gilmore
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A New Construction at "The Crosses"
Reverend Jeff Heaton is not shy about implementing new ideas in the realm of social justice. The long time Lafayette activist, who has been instrumental in the erecting of the commemorative crosses in Lafayette, has designed a lightweight, mobile homeless shelter that ...By Sophie Braccini
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Breast Cancer Fashion Fundraiser
The idea was born at a recent lunch Vicki Hurst and Dianna Rowley shared. Hurst, a licensed physical therapist, certified pilates instructor and two year cancer survivor and Rowley, owner of the Rhythm Room dance studio, chatted about a desire to do something ...By Cathy Tyson
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Former KTVU Co-anchor Mark Curtis Featured at Library Reading Festival in May
Lamorinda citizens save the date - May 7, 2009, 7pm. You won't want to miss the opportunity to hear local author and broadcast journalist, Mark Curtis discuss his new book, Age of Obama: A Reporters Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President ...By Moya Stone
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Annual Food Drive Set for May 9
Throughout the country the National Association of Letter Carriers (NACL) will be collecting donated food on May 9th in their "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign. From California to Maine carriers collected a record 73.1 million pounds of food in last year's drive.
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PEST POISONS AFFECT OUR PETS, TOO
Baits and poisons that we use to kill common garden pests can severely affect our beloved pets as well. I write a lot about chemical hazards that dogs (and rarely cats) can get into, and in part it's because I believe these are preventable problems. The two that I'd ...By Dr. Mona Miller, DVM
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| Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Orinda in Springtime
In April, it's Orinda in Action!
The City of Orinda invites all to participate in Orinda in Action Community Service Day on Saturday, April 18 from 9 am to 1 pm. As a Keep California ...By Sophie Braccini
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Spring Fun in Moraga
The 3rd annual Treeline Triathlon will be held on April 25.
Last year saw a very successful event and this year again sportsmen and women of all ages will compete in a combination of a ...By Sophie Braccini
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