California Cannabis for pets? Not yet . . .
With the approaching date of Jan. 1, when recreational marijuana becomes legal in California, there is intensified discussion among pet owners and veterinarians about the possibilities of using marijuana in animals. Much of the information I impart below may incur ...By Mona Miller, DVM
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Lynn's Top Five
I recently had lunch with a good friend who is working with her daughters to instill in them the importance of retaining some financial autonomy even as they forge new relationships and build families. Her daughters are grown, college graduates, and by all appearances, ...By Lynn Ballou, CFP(r)
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Orinda Junior Women's Club Announces Youth Ink 2018
The Orinda Junior Women's Club recently ...Submitted by Chantal Valentine
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Bethlehem event retells a timeless story
Every two years or so, the Lafayette United Methodist Church transforms its Fellowship Hall, creating the illusion of a nighttime passage through the streets of Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. The church's Bethlehem Experience brings to life the Christmas story; 2017 ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lafayette's Kathy Wharton - happiest when hiking
What's your idea of a perfect vacation? Lying on a white sandy beach? Sipping cappuccino at a quaint outdoor Parisian cafe? Relaxing at a spa? Or maybe it's a family trip to Disneyland, watching the pure joy on your childrens' faces. While all of these may sound ...By Diane Claytor
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Local Middle School Arts Contest touts fifth year
For the fifth year in a row, middle schoolers who live or attend school in Lafayette can enter the Lafayette Youth Arts Society Writing and Photography Contest. Students can submit their photographs and short stories to win cash prizes and gifts. The contest opened ...Submitted by Charlie Keohane
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Golden Gate Audubon Society celebrates 100th anniversary near Orinda
Going on a hike in the East Bay hills with the Audubon Society is a treat on multiple levels: enjoying the sheer beauty of the trails traveled; observing surrounding birds and nature at a mindful pace; and learning from experts about the remarkable richness of the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Local Salvation Army volunteers ring in the season collecting kettle donations
Jingling bells are part of the holiday season, especially when it comes to the Salvation Army. Six days weekly, eight hours daily, late November through Christmas Eve bell ringers work a bit of kettle magic, soliciting donations for the less fortunate.
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Film Clips
Since 1995, Pixar has been raising the bar of the animated film industry. We have been waiting patiently for their next release and now it is time for "Coco." Once again Pixar has set the animation bar a few notches higher. "Coco" is set in Mexico during the Mexican ...By Derek Zemrak
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What's inside my backpack
The things I carry in my head, in my hands, on my back, on my shoulders - both mentally and physically - all add to the heavy burden I drag through each and every day.
Everyone has ...By Karen Rosenberg
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The Peter Pan Foundation brings musical theatre to special audiences
The Peter Pan Foundation brought their music and magic to the Orinda Community Center Nov. 11, giving two special performances for audiences who would not normally be able to enjoy live theatre. The shows, a modified version of the foundation's annual Memorial Day ...Submitted by Gina Campo
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College Advisor
In October of 2016 President Barrack Obama issued a proclamation deeming November National College Application Month. He might have been dealing with one application firsthand, since his oldest daughter, Malia, was immersed in the process. This year, many seniors are ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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School program offers promise of hope to underserved children
Francis in the Schools, a program designed to provide field trips for underserved school children where they can learn about the life of Francis of Assisi and enjoy a day of fun and entertainment, is now in its sixth year.
By John T. Miller
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Thousands of book donations benefit many causes over 2017
A small but hard-working group of four volunteers from the Friends Corner Book Shop spent a recent Saturday packing over 300 books into six cartons to ship to the St. Joseph's Indian School in South Dakota.
By Pippa Fisher
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St. Perpetua community breaks ground on new social center
After 65 years St. Perpetua's Church in Lafayette will be realizing its dream of a beautiful new 10,500 square foot community center, roughly three times the size of the old one.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA