Published on December 6th, 2023 Oops! I did it again Yes, I completely overlooked the significance of the fourth Wednesday in November when around 65 million Americans make their way back to their childhood homes like spawning salmon. Unfortunately, not being a U.S. native, I have no instinctive grasp of the importance ...By Alison Burns
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Published on December 6th, 2023 A play not to miss: Town Hall Theatre's 'A Christmas Story' Like the character Randy from "A Christmas Story," 11-year-old Sofia Garcia, who plays him in the Town Hall Theatre's green cast, is the youngest child. And Sofia and her character Randy have similar feelings about oatmeal. "I like oatmeal and he likes oatmeal, but not ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on November 22nd, 2023 Local synagogue presents an empty table event to honor hostages Temple Isaiah of Contra Costa County, located in Lafayette, is a partner and co-sponsor of the Empty Shabbat Table Global Initiative. The synagogue helped to bring an empty Shabbat table to Walnut Creek on Friday, Nov. 10. Long tables were set up in Civic Park. Each ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 22nd, 2023 Looking Good in Lamorinda Ready or not, it's the holiday season and time to make the shopping list! The Moraga Art Gallery in the Rheem Shopping Center has many an option for fashionable gifts including jewelry by Lafayette resident K. De Groot and hand painted silk tops from Natasha Silk Art. ...By Moya Stone
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Published on November 22nd, 2023 Don't miss these festive Lamorinda holiday events Lamorinda organizations will once again be ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 22nd, 2023 Peter Pan Foundation production of 'Beauty and the Beast' opens Dec. 2 Singing teapots, nosy townspeople, and dancing silverware will come to life through the performers of the Peter Pan Foundation (PPF) this winter. On Dec. 2, 9, and 10, the Lafayette-based nonprofit will proudly present "Beauty and the Beast."
By Ashley Dong
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Published on November 8th, 2023 New college advisory business comes to Lamorinda Sunny Grewal has brought a new business to Lamorinda: Advantage College Planning. While the business has been around for about 18 years, Grewal and his partner and wife Naomi Grewal are bringing it to the East Bay. The couple lives in Orinda and have their business ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on November 8th, 2023 As others see us I recently read about a fellow expat who, ...By Alison Burns
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Published on November 8th, 2023 Live music at Town Hall If you've got a hankering for some live music but the idea of traveling to the city or even a bar is not quite what you're in the mood for, Peter Sabine is curating and producing what may be just the thing for you, as he brings some concerts back to the Town Hall ...By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on November 8th, 2023 Moraga Safeway employee nears 50 years with the store Most shoppers at Safeway's 1355 Moraga Way location in Moraga simply know him as "Greg" thanks to his name tag, but the stalwart checker's nearly 50 years with the company has earned him additional recognition on social media.
By Vera Kochan
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Published on November 8th, 2023 Sleep disorders & memory Trouble sleeping? Discovering what is ...By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC
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Published on November 8th, 2023 Moraga cul de sac cocktail gatherings continue post pandemic It started out as a group of neighbors in Moraga's Rheem Valley Manor getting together outside on a Friday evening in mid-2020 when California was literally shut down due to COVID-19. They were attempting to combat the isolation, loneliness and boredom being felt by so ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on November 8th, 2023 A Spotlight on Artistic Excellence: California Independent Film Festival begins Nov. 9 in Orinda The California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) 25th edition starting this week at the Orinda Theatre is quite simply a quality cinematic extravaganza, featuring many great films and documentaries. It is a platform for showcasing diverse and creative voices of ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on October 25th, 2023 SMC's Museum of Art opens two new exhibits: "heroes & sheroes" with "Hold it Lightly" Saint Mary's College has recently opened two new exhibits in their Museum of Art that many could agree closely resemble each other in color and style. The works in the "heroes & sheroes" exhibit, featuring artist Corita Kent, were created between 1968 - 1969, while the ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on October 25th, 2023 Intuitive Writing Project holds book launch Children, teens, and parents gathered at Orinda Books on Sept. 30 to celebrate the Intuitive Writing Project's launch of its biennial anthology, titled "Reemergence." There, young writers across age groups read aloud their newly published pieces.
By Emma Wong
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