Beyond beauty alone, Carr Ranch adds significant habitat to Lamorinda open space
The dedication of a new piece of land to open space preservation in perpetuity is a special moment that brings a lot of satisfaction to the hearts of those who have worked on the project, and those living nearby with a consciousness of what they owe to nature. Giving ...By Sophie Braccini
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Veterans Day to be celebrated inclusively, and mindfully, in Lamorinda
The town of Moraga will hold its traditional Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 with the inclusion this year of Girl Scout members along with Boy Scout troops and music at this adult ceremony, which also welcomes children. In Orinda on Nov. 10, the Lamorinda group Mindful ...By Sophie Braccini
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Special events scheduled this month at Lamorinda theatres
The leaves are changing and winter is coming, so now is a great time to head to your local movie theatres to see the latest blockbusters and other events at the Rheem and Orinda theatres.
By Derek Zemrak
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SMC's Tim Farley receives prestigious state relations award
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education Oct. 17 announced the recipients of its 2017 Service Awards in State Government Relations. SMC's Director of Community and Government Relations Tim Farley is being honored for his advocacy work and leadership in ...
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Find unique pieces by local artists at Orinda's Artisan Faire
An exciting variety of work offered by local artists makes this year's 11th annual Artisan Faire a must see, with ceramics, glass, jewelry, paintings, fashion, photography, fiber art, cosmetics and culinary products displayed by some returning favorite artists and new ...Submitted by Lynda Chapman
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Saint Mary's College Dance Company Presents 'Counterparts,' Nov. 16-18
"Counterparts," choreographed, performed, and produced by the senior class of SMC students, is a statement on how each individual choreographer's expression becomes a part of the larger, diverse and intricate whole that is the Saint Mary's College Dance Company.
Submitted by Leslie Montano
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Campo grad sees extended uses for computer gaming
Moraga native Sam Lee is interested in video games because, as he explains, for the longest time games were just a diversion, but now they are something more. He is using a scholarship awarded by the Entertainment Software Association Foundation to attend UC Davis ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Teen Talk
Political catastrophe strikes.
Again. And I fall into a dream. A dream where the future is unabashedly female.
By Alexandra Gold
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Climate change discussion focuses on moral issues of our lifetime
Residents will have a chance to consider the moral questions around climate change and discover ways to help at a free event hosted by Temple Isaiah's Environmental Committee in Lafayette.
By Pippa Fisher
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Hiroshima survivor speaks at St. Mark's
Takashi Tanemori of Berkeley, author of "Hiroshima: Bridge to Forgiveness" will speak at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Orinda at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 to share his survivor story of the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II, as part of "Kindling New Fires ...Submitted by Linda Doran
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Campo grad Danielle Wong makes her literary debut with 'Swearing Off Stars'
Danielle Wong graciously presented her first book, "Swearing Off Stars," at the Emeryville Barnes and Noble bookstore Oct. 3 in front of an audience of about 50 people. It was the young woman's first time doing such a thing, she was not put off by the various questions ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi' opens at SMC tonight
If there is a 21st-century voice that continues to be heard for centuries or decades, we might hope it is the voice of Oakland-born playwright Marcus Gardley.
Like the writing of William ...By Lou Fancher
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Lafayette experiences art on the cutting edge with Art Moves Project
Something new and fresh recently swept into Lafayette Circle like an invigorating breeze.
People sitting at the outside tables under the trees at the Coffee Shop, as well as passersby, ...By Sophie Braccini
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Tiny tots trick-or-treat at Orinda park
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, a cowboy, fresh fruit, animals, a skeleton, Harry Potter and firemen, super heroes galore and a castle full of princesses turned out for the Orinda Halloween Parade for Tots Oct. 26 and stayed for snacks and a meet-and-greet with real Orinda ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA