Summer Staples
I’ve been thinking about wardrobe staples for summer -- those simple pieces that we return to again and again, such as a pair of jeans, a cotton dress, a classic pullover…
Life
Moraga Fourth of July celebration brings community together
Moraga Commons Park was a blur of activity on the Fourth of July as residents – and their quaffed-out pets – gathered to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s…
Saklan School partners with Moraga Art Gallery for annual Student Art Exhibition
The Saklan School proudly partnered with the Moraga Art Gallery to present a vibrant and inspiring student art exhibition May 1-6, marking the second time Saklan’s Annual Art…
Joybound receives 25 kittens displaced from Orange County emergency
In response to a recent emergency in Orange County involving an imminent chemical explosion threat and the evacuation of tens of thousands of households within a 1-mile radius,…
Lamorinda's Gift of Sight: Local nonprofit heads to Zimbabwe
For the past four years, Lamorinda neighbors have quietly been part of something remarkable. They've dropped donated eyeglasses into collection bins at local libraries and…
Lamorinda Spirit Van Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community
The Lamorinda Spirit Van recently marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of providing essential transportation for older adults and residents across Lafayette,…
Acalanes DAR marks America 250 with Lafayette Commemoration and Living History Program
The Acalanes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) brought Revolutionary history to life in early April with a dynamic program and public…
Mysterious monument stands guard in front of History Center
For those unfamiliar with its location, the History Center can be found just around the right-side corner of the Moraga Library. Standing guard at the Center’s door is a rusty,…
Quilting group’s gifts help foster kids ‘feel special and treasured’ moving forward
As foster kids age out of the system each year, they face new challenges. To remind them they are loved and supported, metaphorical hugs are woven into warm bed covers…
Scouts BSA Troop 204 honors four new Eagle Scouts
Scouts BSA Troop 204 honored four young men who achieved the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in Scouting America, on March 21 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lafayette.…
12 young women from Scouts BSA Troop 402 earn Eagle Scout rank
Scouts BSA Troop 402, one of the largest all-girl Scout troops in the United States, celebrated an extraordinary milestone this spring as 12 young women earned the rank of Eagle…
LAA ‘Spring to Summer’ exhibition at Papillon Café
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance is pleased to present "Spring To Summer," a curated exhibition at the Papillon Cafe & Gallery in Lafayette. The days are getting longer and it is time…
Orinda Church answers the call at Bay Area Crisis Nursery
When families face a crisis – a parent hospitalized, overwhelmed, or encountering an unsafe situation – the Bay Area Crisis Nursery in Concord is there to provide refuge. Open…
‘Ky Nam Inn’ – A tender romance from Vietnam amid a nation learning to reconnect
In post-war Vietnam, just after the victory of the Vietcong and reunification in the early 1980s, the country was under the rule of the Communist Party. In cities such as Ho Chi…
NCL-Acalanes Chapter recognizes 21 graduating seniors
The Acalanes Chapter of National Charity League on March 7 recognized and celebrated its 21 graduating seniors in a lovely Senior Recognition event at the Orinda Country Club,…
Students on a mission: One student’s spring break trip to Tijuana
The week before spring break at Campolindo High School feels like a long red-eye flight. Everyone is tired, irritable, and just waiting to leave. Then comes Saturday, March 28 –…
Lamorinda middle school students honored for character, unveil ‘Peace Through Art’ Project
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary recently honored outstanding middle school students at its fourth annual Good Character Awards ceremony, recognizing young people who consistently…
Lamorinda celebrates Earth Day in a variety of ways
Several colorful booths filled downtown Lafayette Plaza on April 26 as part of Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival, which included information about recycling,…
SMC holds Active Shooter Response Workshop
Saint Mary’s College held an Active Shooter Response Workshop on April 9 and 15 for students and staff in order to explain key concepts to help protect both individuals and the…
Slip into sweaters for spring
Spring is when it’s still a little too chilly to go without a warm layer, but we no longer need our winter coats. I call this Sweater Season! Layered over a T-shirt or a blouse,…
‘Colours of Time’ – the touching story of two French women at the turn of the 19th century
A set of very distant cousins learn through a genealogist and a solicitor that they are the heirs of a long-dead ancestor, Adèle – a woman born in the French countryside at the…
Contra Costa County Library hosts ‘AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ webinar
The old saying, “seeing is believing” no longer seems to apply now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in everyday living. The Contra Costa County…
Students garner awards in 23rd Annual High School Visual Arts Competition
The Lamorinda Arts Council held a reception and awards ceremony in its 23rd annual High School Visual Arts Competition on March 19. Students who attended school in Lamorinda won…
Sweet Thursday Author Series features Lowell Cohn
Lowell Cohn spent 40 years in the press box delivering a unique perspective on the biggest stars, events, and storylines in sports. As a former San Francisco Chronicle and Press…
Camps 03-11-2026
SPRING CAMPS & FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS 2026 Get ready- it’s camp time! It may only be March, but spring break and summer are just around the corner, and with that comes the…
Lafayette Library hosts a screening of ‘The Librarians’
Librarians who found themselves in the crosshairs of anti-woke censorship campaigns are the subject of American filmmaker Kim A. Snyder’s 2025 documentary, “The Librarians,”…
Brazilian movie 'A Wolf Among Swans' coming to Orinda, March 20
“A Wolf Among Swans” is a 2024 biographical drama about renowned Brazilian dancer Thiago Soares. The feel-good movie shows how dedication and sacrifice to reach the top of…
SMC’s Museum of Art opens new exhibit featuring three Bay Area artists
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art opened a new exhibit on Feb. 12, featuring three Bay Area artists, each with a different approach to their pieces. “Hilda Robinson:…
Acalanes DAR Honors Good Citizens and Community Leaders
As America approaches her 250th birthday in 2026, the Acalanes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recognized outstanding students and…
Girl Scouts International Faire a huge success
More than 350 Girl Scouts gathered Feb. 22 at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School for the Orinda Moraga Girl Scouts Service Unit 327 International Faire, one of the service…
New Rotary service group offers a flexible, hands-on way to give back
A new East Bay service group is forming for people who want to make a real local impact without committing to weekly meetings or a traditional club schedule. Sponsored by…
Moraga Juniors Mark 55 years of service with community campaign and Spring Festival plans
For more than five decades, the Moraga Junior Women’s Club has played a quiet but steady role in supporting the community. Founded in 1970, the organization is marking its 55th…
Troop 237 announces new Eagle Scouts
Seven Eagle scouts from Troop 237 were celebrated at the Eagle Court of Honor Dec. 13 at the Orinda Community Church. Mayor Latika Malkani was in attendance with City of Orinda…
The skinny on getting ‘skinny’
If losing weight were simply about eating less, most people wouldn’t be stuck losing the same pounds over and over again. They wouldn’t feel like their body is working against…
Campo student writes children’s book to benefit Jelly’s Place Animal Rescue
For her Girl Scout Gold Award, Campolindo junior Eloise Gafni wrote and published a children’s book supporting Jelly’s Place Animal Rescue. Her book, “Vinny Was a Good…
Two local Library events on Valentine’s Day
This year’s Lunar New Year performance will feature a martial arts demonstration and lion dance by Tomizaki's Champions Kung Fu Institute to welcome in the Year of the Horse…
‘The coolest times of your life’ – Lamorinda college students reflect on traveling abroad
Ordering food in a foreign language. Navigating unfamiliar streets. Living thousands of miles from home. For three Lamorinda high school graduates, studying abroad transformed…
‘Mary Me’ - a twist on V-Day
Valentine’s Day is not a rosy time of the year for everyone. For those who are on a quest to find love but have so far fallen short, for those who’ve recently experienced…
Academy Cadet awarded post-graduate Marshall Scholarship
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Mark Tang, Class of 2026, has been awarded the highly competitive Marshall Scholarship. Upon his graduation this May, Tang will…
Protestors gather at Lafayette Crosses on Jan. 6
Approximately 150 local protesters on Jan. 6 took to the streets of Lafayette to remember the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C., to say 'no' to war, kings, autocracy…