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| Calendar Listings issue #16, October 14th, 2009 |
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The Moraga Art Gallery presents a group show, "Bold Statements" by local Bay Area and Lamorinda artists showing watercolors, oil painting, collage, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry and glass design through October 31. The Gallery is doubly featuring the work of Angelica Samame, painter, and jewelry designs by Laura Paige. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center/next to Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. (925) 376-5407.
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Hearst Gallery: Out of This World: Real & Imagined Images of Our Solar System Oct. 10 – Dec. 13. This visually dazzling exhibition chronicles the relationship between space science and art, bringing together the explorers and the artists who have illustrated their discoveries. Highlights include: art of space science, Interactive computer programs, model of the JPL Mars Rover, computer simulation of Mars Mariner Valley fly-through, Rover & Voyager 1 & 2 images, planet surfaces & their moons by famous space artists. The Hearst Gallery is located at Saint Mary’s College, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga. The building is directly behind the Chapel. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Suggested admission donation: $3. See story page 5
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Lamorinda Art Alliance Open Studios. Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda; October 17 & 18, 11am - 4pm. An artists' reception will be held on Friday, October 16, 5pm - 7pm at the Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center Street, Moraga.
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Orinda Library Gallery Artist Reception! October 17th 3pm-5pm. The Orinda Arts Council invites you to meet gallery artists Mei-Rung Huang, Mei-Yu Lo, and Wayne Wright in the Orinda Library Gallery. And, don't miss four artists from Orinda Arts in Public Places speaking in the Garden Room at 3:30pm, including Kent Roberts, Patricia Vader, Keith Bush, and Nina Lyons.
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Reception Honoring Elementary School Artists at Fastframe of Lafayette, October 25th, 1-4 p.m. Local school children entered their artwork in a drawing coordinated by LASF, and the lucky winners received complimentary custom framing from Fastframe. The artwork will be displayed at Fastframe, located at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd, through mid-November. Call 283-7620 for more information.
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Docent lecture: "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," Wednesday, October 28 at 2pm, Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, (925) 376-6852. The Friends of the Moraga Library present this SF Museums of Fine Arts lecture based on the exhibit currently at the De Young through March 2010.
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“October Quartet, An Exhibit of Four Artists,” features Carla Williams Gelbaum, paintings and prints, Mindy Goldman, watercolors and mixed media, Margaret Lucas-Hill, jewelry, and Judy Miller, paintings. The exhibit opens at the Lafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, California on October 13th and continues through October 31, 2009. The public is invited to a reception for the artists on Thursday, Oct 22, from 6:30-8:30pm.
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NightinGaels Concerts. Join us for the annual fall concert performances by the Saint Mary's College student chorus, the NightinGaels. The series includes selections from the great composers, contemporary artists and a few surprises. Thursday, October 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m. Chapel, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. Free and open to all.
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The University of California Alumni Chorus presents "Music of the Night: An Evening In Song" on Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7:00 P.M., at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way near the U.C. Berkeley Campus. The concert will be conducted by Dr. Mark Sumner, director of the U.C. Choral Ensembles and will feature pianist and associate director, William García Ganz, organist Mark Bruce and a guest appearance by Perfect Fifth, UC Berkeley's premier madrigal ensemble. The University of Californian Alumni Chorus has a number of members who live in Lamorinda.
Tickets: $15/$12/$6 (students) Call (510) 643-9645 or purchase at the door
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DVC Drama Presents URINETOWN (the musical), "an irreverently humorous satire" from October 16 - November 8. To purchase tickets call (925) 687-4445 or, pay in person at the DVC Box Office Monday-Friday: 12-4pm and 1 hour prior to show curtain.
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Onstage Theater presents "Broadway Bound", the third part of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy which includes "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and "Biloxi Blues." Performances are at the Knight Stage 3, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. October 9 thru November 1st. For showtimes and tickets call 943-SHOW.
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Saint Mary’s College Performing Arts Theatre Program presents a production of "At Mrs. Dalloway’s Party", an evening of short stories written by Virginia Woolf and adapted for the stage. Woolf’s innovative “stream of consciousness” narrative sets the evening’s entertainment simultaneously at a party thrown by the famous Mrs. Dalloway, and inside the minds of several guests. Wry observations and elegant prose come to life onstage through some of Woolf’s most amusing Characters. The play opens November 12th for a two-weekend run in LeFevre Theatre on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 for non-Saint Mary’s students with ID as well as Saint Mary’s faculty and staff, and $8 dollars for Saint Mary’s students. Group discounts are available. To purchase tickets phone the Performing Arts Department at (925) 631-4670.
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Moving Arts Dance's original Halloween production "Night Visions", Oct. 24-25 is a delightfully dark-themed Halloween adventure where wax museum characters magically come alive. The non-verbal story unfolds between the characters that is told through the language of the body in movements. This is a no guts, no gore, no blood production that visits the classical nature of the mystery and enchantment of fantasy characters that represent Halloween. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 and 7 p.m. Advance tickets: $10/$15, kids, seniors/adults, day of performances: $20/$25. Moving Arts Dance Center and Theater, 1281-C Franquette Ave., Concord. www.movingartsdance.org. (925) 825-8399. |
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“Yeshua, Understanding the Jesus We Never Knew.” Tuesday, October 20, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Peace Room, St. Monica Parish Center, 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga. Jeff Sloane, Director of Temporal Affairs & Catechetical Ministries, Santa Maria Parish, will use his background in psychology and religious studies to share new perspectives on Jesus. Anyone wishing to attend who needs transportation to and from the event should contact: tobrien001@earthlink.net and for babysitting information, please call (925) 283-3398.
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One day class lectures will be held at Rossmoor through Emeritus College this fall. Oct. 24 (12:30 – 2pm) "Iran: Democracy vs Conservatism" will be taught by Ismael Agayev PhD, Philosophy and Religion, who will observe, in many unknown details and on the new materials, all major characteristics of a continuous struggle between democracy and religious conservatism in the Islamic republic today. Oct. 24 (2:30 – 4pm). "The Middle East & Obama Policy" will be taught by a lecturer who spent 18 years working as a diplomat in the Middle East, and who will discuss what impact the ongoing changes of the American policy in the region have had and may have in the future on a geopolitical situation in the world. For more information on these and other one day lectures, please contact Jo Mele, Emeritus College Executive Director, (925) 906-9105.
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Nov. 4, Vincenza Scarpaci Book Reading/signing on Thursday, Nov. 4, 12 - 1:00 pm, Saint Mary's College in the Hagarty Lounge. Vincenza Scarpaci is a professor/author whose new book "The Journey of the Italians in America," describes the experience of immigrants and their descendants; covering the life cycle of family, work, socialization and achievements as well as exploring the deeper impact of the process from immigrant to ethnic. For more information: contact: Professor Maria Grazia De Angelis at (925) 631-4044 or
mdeangel@stmarys-ca.edu.
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St. Mary's College's Kalmanovitz School of Education will have keynote speaker, Harry Wong, author of "The First Days of School", at it's Distinguished Speaker Event on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30am-1:00pm. Register online at www.stmarys-ca.edu/saturdayseminars or contact Lydia Wiley at lwiley@stmarys-ca.edu for more information.
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Saint Mary's College of California's Creative Writing Reading Series features Susan Steinberg on Wednesday, October 28, 7:30 pm at the Soda Activity Center. For more information contact: MFA Program at (925)631-4457. Susan Steinberg is the author of the short story collections "The End of Free Love" and "Hydroplane."
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Book Discussion: "Wicked: The life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" on Thursday, October 22 at 2 pm, Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, (925) 376-6852. Join the discussion of Greory Maguire's acclaimed 1995 novel which is the basis for the hit Broadway musical.
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Nor Cal Kids Triathlon on Saturday, November 14, 9 am to about 1 pm. Miramonte High School, 750 Moraga Way, Orinda. Participation is open to all kindergarten through twelfth grade students(cap of 300 total participants.)Each individual participant will compete by time (time chips) sequentially in swim, bike and run courses. Course distances are adjusted for age appropriateness. Participation fee is $40. Additional child in same family discount rate is $35. Relay Team fee is $100 (all three members of team must be in same age category). Benefits Orinda Community Fund. For more info go to www.norcalkidstri.org. See story page 9
Parent Education Speaker Series, “Building Resiliency Through Life: How to help your child thrive and make healthy choices”. Thursday October 22nd, 7pm - 8:30pm, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium, 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga. This talk will focus on how parents can effectively communicate with their children in an age appropriate manner in order to promote the development of skills that will ultimately empower and educate children to make healthy/safe decisions regarding drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure.
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Moraga Junior Women's Club is proudly sponsoring three one hour Self Defense Classes for Middle School Girls at The Karate & Fitness Place USA in Moraga in November. Educate yourself and learn self defense techniques in a fun and safe environment. Sign up today, as space is limited! See exact dates and times and register at www.moragajuniors.org by Thursday October 29th. Cost is $30.00.
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Attention Parents of Middle School Girls! Ever wish you could have at your fingertips the wisdom of experienced moms to help you navigate the middle school years with your daughter? Here’s the next best thing: "How to Raise a Strong, Independent Daughter and Survive--True Confessions of Mothers of Daughters”, a Q&A with a panel of moms who did. They will share their strategies, dilemmas and successes raising their own daughters in our community. Join us for a lively session Wednesday, November 4, 7:00-8:30 at JM Intermediate School. Light refreshments served. Sponsored by the Lamorinda AAUW Sister to Sister Conference Team.
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Fun at the Moraga Library
Crafty Storytime, Tuesdays, October 20 and 27 at 4pm, Stories and crafts for ages 4-7.
Lapsit Storytime, Wednesdays, October 21 and 28 at 10 am, For babies 6 to 24 months and their caregivers.
Toddler Time, Wednesdays, October 21 and 28 at 10:45 am, Ages 2 to 3-1/2 with adult participation.
"Tarantula in the Yard" on Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m. East Bay Regional Park ranger Mike Moran to describe the habits of tarantulas in our local area. October 20, 21 and 22—3 to 5 p.m.
"Wizard of Oz Wand" drop in to make a wizard wand. For kids and preschoolers. October 20, 21 and 22—3 to 5 p.m
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Seminar: "Getting into College" presented by Kaplan Test Prep, Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm at the Moraga Library. For parents and teens to gather basic understanding of the college admissions process and the importance of admissions test scores. Registration required; go to Kaptest.com/practicetest or call 1-800-KAP-TEST. Event code: SKBK9111.
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17th Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run will take place on Sunday, October 25th. The start location is on Mt. Diablo Blvd. between First St. & Moraga Rd. Registration Opens at 6:30am. Staggered Start Times: 5k 8:30am, 10k 8:45 am, 2mi run/walk (dogs and strollers ok) 9:00am. Adult registration fee: $28; Race Day fee:$33. Elementary school fee:$20; Race Day fee:$25. Register on-line at www.lafayettechamber.org or at the Chamber offices at 100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103. (925) 284-7404. See story page 7
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Do you like working with people? Are you good with numbers? Contra Costa County AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to become members of a team providing free tax preparation for individuals of all ages. Volunteers are trained by Tax Aide and become IRS Certified tax counselors. If interested, call LaVerne Gordon, District Coordinator, at (925)335-8749 for information and to apply. Orientation is in November 2009 and classes for counselors start in January 2010.
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How to maintain excellence is K-12 schools in spite of budget constraints – A Forum on October 20 in Moraga. School superintendents John Stockton of the Acalanes Union High School District, Richard Schafer of the Moraga School District and Joe Jaconette of the Orinda Union School District will address “Maintaining Excellent Schools in Tough Financial Times” and answer questions from the public concerning this important topic on Tuesday, October 20th at 10:00 am, at the Serbian Orthodox Church, 1700 School Street, Moraga. The forum is sponsored by the Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch of the American Association of University Women, it is free and open to all.
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Come to Acalanes High School electronic e-waste drive. This October 24 and 25 from 9:00am-3:00 p.m. at Acalanes’ front parking lot, 1200 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette. Drop of your old monitors, computers and electronics, and get your tax write off. For more information go to unwaste.com or call (888) 832-9839.
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Áegis of Moraga is hosting a Fabulous '50’s Outdoor Show and Picnic on Sunday, October 25th from 1pm to 4pm. Free admission. Music, Dancing, and Cars of the 1950's. Bring your vintage 1950's car for a casual cruise-in. Listen to toe-tapping 50's classics by Hot Rod Jukebox. Enjoy refreshments, dancing and picnic on our front lawn. A prize will be given for “People's Choice” car. To reserve your parking space, please RSVP to Virginia Sargent at (925) 377-7900 or Virginia.Sargent@AegisLiving.com.
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The Rheem Theatre (350 Park Street, Moraga, CA) will be holding a free 10p.m. showing of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on Friday, Oct 16th. Please bring a can of non-perishable food as your admission. We are donating the cans to the Contra Costa Food Bank. The show is open to all ages!
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Join us for a special Fall Fundraising event at the Captain Vineyards in Moraga! Guided tour, generous wine tasting, Middle Eastern feast and exclusive art & craft items to benefit The Hungry Duckling, helping orphaned children in Asia. Saturday, October 24, 2- 5 pm, 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga. Suggested tax deductible donation $55. Max: 30 participants
Reserve your spot: Ksenija Olmer 254-05439, Xenija@aol.com.
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“Redefine Your Vision of Success – People, Planet, and Yes, Profit” Triple Bottom Line Companies Panel Discussion (with dinner and wine reception) October 15, 5:30-8:30 P.M. at the Soda Center, Saint Mary's College, Moraga. Featuring
Michael Hannigan, Give Something Back, Peter Liu, New Resource Bank, and Marisa Massie, Salesforce.com. Moderator: Phillip Gordon, Director of the Center for Socially Responsible Business, Mills College. It's not just about profits anymore – See how three companies are redefining success by focusing on the triple bottom line. Dinner and the wine reception is $35. Please go to the following link to register (select "member")
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/news-and-events/item-event.html?ID=3648.
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Serbian Food Festival, Saturday, October 17, Noon - 9pm. Featuring authentic Serbian cuisine, delicious homemade pastries / Live Serbian music. Free admission. Everyone welcome! Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga. For info. (925) 376-6850.
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The first Many Faces of Breast Cancer Event in the East Bay will address the needs of Breast Cancer Survivors. An esteemed panel of experts will discuss the latest research and issues affecting 2.5 million breast cancer survivors on Saturday, October 24 10am. to 12:00pm. (Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.) Admission, refreshments and parking are free. WHERE: Lesher Center for the Arts,Stage 3, Knight Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. RSVP: Space is limited. Advance registration required. To register, call 1.877.732.6033 or email ManyFacesEastBay@zenogroupevents.com.
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Moraga Garden Club Meeting, October 15, 2009, 9:30 am, Holy Trinity Cultural Center - 1700 School St., Moraga. A program "Designing with Roses in Lamorinda" will be presented by Laurie Callaway of Laurie Callaway Landscape Design.
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Are your holidays nutty enough? They can be even nuttier when you help support the Girl Scouts of Northern California through the annual Fall Nut and Magazine Sale! Local Girl Scout Troops will be out and about in Lamorinda taking pre-orders through October 18, and from November 6 through November 22, Girl Scouts will be selling nuts at various locations throughout Lamorinda, so watch for Girl Scout booths at our local Safeway, Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, Diablo Foods and Noah’s Bagels. Or, to find a troop near you and arrange purchases, please call 800-447-GIRL ext. 190.
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Annual Halloween Carnival: Orinda’s favorite Pumpkin Patch Festival raises money to support vital School Programs. The Del Rey Pumpkin Patch will be held at Del Rey Elementary School, 25 El Camino Moraga in Orinda, Saturday October 17, from Noon to 3pm. Activities, games and contests offer fun for all ages. Admission is $8.50 per person, which includes all activities. The popular Bake Sale, Auction and Halloween Costume Sale are back this year. Lunch catered by Top Dog. Tickets available at: http://www.orindaschools.org/delrey or at the door.
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Sleepy Hollow Elementary School invites local families to spend a fun-filled day at its Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Head over to the school’s grounds, located at 20 Washington Lane in Orinda and enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun and games with family and friends. This year’s attractions and festivities include a haunted house, pumpkins, carnival games, jump houses, home-made treats, a cake walk and more.
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Haunted House. Please join us at the Lafayette Community Center in the Live Oak Room for a ghoulishly good time! Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 from 5:00-7:00pm (not too scary; parents accompany children 7 and under)
7:30-9:30 (very scary - for children 8 and over) Ages 7 and under $3. Ages 8 and over $5. Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission.
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The Moraga Junior Women’s Club will hold its 33rd Annual Halloween Carnival on Sunday, October 25th from 10am to 2pm at Campolindo High School located at 300 Moraga Road in Moraga. The annual Carnival is a fun and fanciful event perfect for children ages 2 to 8 years, and attracts over 500 children each year. Participants will be able to choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, enjoy carnival games and hands on crafts. Pizza, snacks, refreshments and various homemade ghoulish goodies will be available to purchase. Admission is $5 per child, plus a small charge for game tickets and food. All children are encouraged to come in costume. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag and receive 3 free game tickets. For more information and online ticket sales, go to www.moragajuniors.org. |
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Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Federated meets at the Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Road, Clayton, and welcomes Laurie Firestone, the former White House Social Secretary to President George H. W. Bush to their Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Dinner Meeting. No-host Cocktails 5:30 P.M. Speaker 6:30 P.M. Dinner and Brief. Business/Legislation/Americanism 7:15 P.M. $35 RSVP: Barbara Allen (925)672-5061 or jngcabot@pacbell.net Please assist our Hospitality Ladies with payment by check or exact amount when possible (no credit cards).
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Saint Mary’s College of California will host a forum for candidates seeking California’s 10th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3, 2009 general election to replace U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, D-Alamo. The forum is open to the public and features candidates Jeremy Cloward, Jerry Denham, John Garamendi, David Hamer, and Mary McIlroy. Contra Costa Times political editor Lisa Vorderbrueggen will moderate the forum and take questions from the audience, which will be put to each of the candidates for a response. Monday, October, 26 from 7 - 9pm at the Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary’s College of California, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Co-sponsored by: the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley and the Contra Costa Times.
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Veterans Day Vigil, November 11th at 5:15pm. We will come together in peaceful fellowship, to express our grief for the loss of life in Iraq and determination to put an end to this war. Please join us. PLACE: The Crosses of Lafayette, located on the corner of Deer Hill and Oak Hill Road, across from the Lafayette BART station. Sponsored by: The Crosses of Lafayette, Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, Lamorinda Peace & Justice Group, and Buddhist Peace Fellowship. |
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA