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Art
The Moraga Art Gallery announces a new show entitled “The Unbearable Lightness of Seeing,” highlighting the photography of Dave E Dondero and Erik Wilson, featuring the unique combination of Dondero’s hyper-realistic California landscapes and Wilson’s thought-provoking and often ironic urban scenes. Moraga Art Gallery is a collective of 14 established, local artists and artisans and is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, 522 Center St, Moraga. For info, call (925) 376-5407.
The Orinda Arts Council is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Visual Arts Competition, Exhibit and Reception open to all high school students residing in or attending schools in Orinda, Lafayette, or Moraga. Cash awards and “Best in Show” viewer’s choice award. Online Registration opens Feb. 1 and closes Feb. 19 at midnight. Artists and Awards Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. March 6; Exhibit March 1-27, Orinda Library Art Gallery. For more info and to register visit www.OrindaArtsCouncil.org.
The Allison McCrady Fine Arts Gallery will have an exhibit by renowned artist Micah Crandall-Bear, starting Feb. 4. The work of Micah Crandall-Bear is the culmination of years of practice, sacrifice and patience. Knowing from a young age he wanted to pursue a career as an artist, he dedicated himself to his craft, and took the path of the starving artist. His bio, exhibit history and photos are available upon request. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art exhibitions – Carnaval; In Search of the Source: the Nile and Beyond by Lockwood de Forest; Ryan Reynolds: Landscape Assembled; Keith and the California Alps: paintings from the 1870s, ‘80s, and ‘90s — Feb. 2 through April 14, Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s College, 1928 Saint Mary’s Rd., Moraga. Cost: $5 for adults; free for kids K-12. For more info, call (925) 631-4379 or visit www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum. (see story page B1)
The Lafayette Gallery’s new show “Tokens of Affection” will run through March 9. There will be a free champagne and chocolates reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at 50 Lafayette Circle (across from Chow). For more info, visit www.lafayettegallery.net or call the gallery at (925) 284-2788.
The Orinda Library Gallery’s February exhibit will feature Jade Fon Painters and will include a retrospective tribute acknowledging his influence, teaching and guidance. It will include some of his paintings, sketches, art materials, quotes and personal mementos. A reception will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Orinda Library Gallery, 124 Orinda Way, Orinda. Free.
Theater
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy about six young people in the throes of puberty vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. This musical is running through Feb. 10 at the DVC Theater, 321 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill. For more info, call (925) 685-1230 ext. 2337.
Josh Groban Live: All That Echoes. This intimate one-night event will feature Groban as he performs hits from his 12-year career at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 at Walnut Creek 14 with XD, 1201 Locust St., and Pleasant Hill Downtown 16 with XD, 125 Crescent Dr. in Pleasant Hill. For more info, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
Company C Contemporary Ballet will open its 2013 season Friday, Jan. 18 at Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For more info, visit www.companycballet.org or call (925) 708-0752.
Clubs
Girls Night Out Networking -come for the people, the food, the networking opportunity! Join Robin Cartier of Salon Cartier for fun, prizes, and a chance to make new friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Salon Cartier (2400 Olympic Blvd. Ste. 5, Walnut Creek). Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. For reservations, email gnoners@gmail.com by Feb. 8 or visit www.gnontrivalley.com.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Lafayette Garden Club. Garth Jacober, owner of Mt. Diablo Nursery in Lafayette, will share his knowledge and expertise about some of our favorite flowers—camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons – at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Garth is a master gardener and a renowned camellia expert. For info, contact sa613and@aol.com.
Montelindo Garden Club Meeting will discuss Gardens of Israel at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda. For more info, call (925) 254-3906.
Kids, Teens & Parents
Eclipse is holding tryouts for its U9-U11 teams Feb. 2-3 for its U12-U14 teams, Feb. 9-10, and U8 and U15+ tryouts will be March 2-3. The tryouts will be at Campolindo High School located on 300 Moraga Road in Moraga. For more information please visit http://eastbayeclipsesoccer.com/home/tryouts.
A girls basketball club out of the East Bay will have 2013 Spring Tryout dates for East Bay teams Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 at Seven Hills School, 975 North San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek. Different age groups try out at different times - please contact Coach Diaz at coachsdiaz@gmail.com for the details.
Anxiety in School, what parents and teachers should know. Dr. Michael Tompkins will describe the nature of anxiety in youth at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. For info, visit www.orindapoise.org.
Second Annual Creating a Peaceful School Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 will focus on how to immediately and effectively defuse violence and cultivate peace in schools sessions they will address cyber bullying, school safety, teaching of non-violence, mindfulness/meditation, teaching on issues of peace and ethics, brain function and behavior, yoga for the classroom, conflict resolution, and peer mediation. For info, email margli@mtdpc.org or call (925) 933-7850.
826 Valencia – Meet the CEO of 826 National. 826 National is a network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with their literacy and writing skills. This event will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. For more info, call (925) 385-2280 or visit guides.ccclib.org.
Unlocking Secrets to Winning Pinewood Derby Workshop. Boy Scout Troop 233 of Lamorinda has invited Coach Allen to conduct a workshop to share his secrets to winning Pinewood Derby competitions. The workshop is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Holy Shepherd Church, 433 Moraga Way, Orinda. Cub Scouts who build their cars prior to the workshop will be able to test them on a racetrack. For more information please call (925) 876-2477.
The Orinda Junior Women’s Club (Orinda Juniors) is pleased to announce Youth Ink 2013, the annual creative writing contest open to all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students who live or attend school in Orinda. Submissions must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 15 and mailed to Orinda Junior Women’s Club, Post Office Box 40, Orinda, CA 94563 in order to be considered for an award. Submission forms can be found at OIS or at www.orindajuniors.org.
Literature/Lectures
Lisa Kristine, an acclaimed humanitarian photographer who specializes in images of remote indigenous cultures in more than 100 countries on six continents, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Saint Mary’s College Soda Activity Center, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Free. For more info, call (925) 631-4771 or visit www.stmarys-ca.edu.
Book signing events at Orinda Books: Tom Scovel will discuss and sign copies of “The Year China Changed: Memories of Remarkable Events and Extraordinary People” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13; Ed Kaune will discuss and sign copies of his novel ,“The Spiral Code”, a fantasy adventure growing out of the author’s experiences in the Korean War at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda. For info, call (925) 254-7606 or email orindabooks@thegrid.net.
Lamorinda Reads: free copies of “A Hologram for the King” are currently available to the public at any Lamorinda library. Programs celebrating the book will be held through the month of February. There will be a free book reading with the author at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Veterans Memorial building, 3780 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. There will also be discussions held at each local library, check website for details. For more info, call (925) 385-2280 or visit guides.ccclib.org.
Book Sale at the Moraga Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Mass paperbacks 25 cents each, or five for $1; large paperbacks $1.50 each or two for $2; hardbacks $2 each or two for $3; coffee table/oversized books $3 or as marked.
Telling the Story of Your Life: Memoir Writing Workshop. Author and writing instructor, Margaret Lucke leads a three-hour free workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. Pre-registration is required. For more information please call (925) 254-2184 or visit guides.ccclib.org/lamorindareads.
Music
WCSA Lafayette Songwriters’ Competition. Come join the Lauras for the inaugural Lafayette WCSA Songwriters’ Competition! You do not have to be a songwriter to attend this event. The meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at 81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette. Cost: $5. For more info, contact Laura Zucker by email at zuckers@aol.com or visit
The Campolindo High School Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Johnny Johnson, with special guest Mariya Borozina, will be performing the Mozart Sinonia Concertante at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Campolindo Performing Arts Center, 300 Moraga Road, Moraga. Also featured are student chamber groups and Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C Major. Their Winter Concert is free.
The Campolindo Winter Band Concert with special guest artist Diane Maltester playing the concertino for Clarinet and Band by Frank Bencriscutto as well as a full program by the Concert and Symphonic Bands will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28. in the Campolindo Performing Arts Center, 300 Moraga Road, Moraga. Free.
Big Band Ball Room Dance and show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at The New Rheem Theatre, 350 Park Street, Moraga. Optional dance lessons, free with your ticket to the dance, start at 7 p.m. and the Rossmoor Big band begins playing at 8 p.m. The cocktail bar opens at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door or at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. For reservations: (925) 284-7404.
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The Performing Arts Society Tuesday evening concert for February will open with a piano quintet by Shostakovich, followed by Soprano Diane Barton Brown singing songs by Faure and Ernest Chausson, accompanied by pianist Nancy Rude at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Barton Brown will also sing Airs and Fancies by American opera composer Seymour Barab accompanied by violin, cello and piano. This concert concludes with Beethoven’s String Quartet in C Major which features violins, viola and cello. Free. For more info, visit www.ccpas.org.
A jazz piano concert by members of the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in the Community Hall of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Please call Lafayette Senior Services to reserve your spot at (925) 284-5050. Cost: $3 members; $5 non-members. The pianists will be performing music from The Great American Song Book.
Members of the Performing Arts Society Piano Recitalists will perform solo piano music by Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Poulenc and others at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Free. For info, visit www.ccpas.org.
The Campolindo High School Music Program is hosting its annual Jazz Dinner Dance from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. There will be a sit-down dinner with salad, main entrée, dessert and beverages. The Campolindo Jazz Bands will play throughout the night for guests to enjoy during dinner or to dance along to afterward. Tickets: $40 for students. All proceeds benefit the Campolindo Music Program. For more information, contact Donia Gousios at doniagousios@yahoo.com.
Other
SEED (Special Education Enrichment Development) Foundation of Lafayette is co-funding a 12-week behavior management course for Lafayette parents Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through March 27 in the Maggie Mae Lounge at Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd. By teaching positive behavioral strategies, parents will gain tools and strategies to support their child in home and community settings. For info or to register please call (925) 788-0451 or email Robin Hauge at robinhaugeclinic@gmail.com.
The Orinda Woman’s Club announces acceptance of applicants for its major beneficiary awards in 2013. Application forms and criteria can be acquired from Orinda Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 533, Orinda, 94563 or from Adeline McClatchie Beneficiary Chair at (925) 254-1162 or
Lamorinda Adult Respite Center (LARC) is looking for caring, fun, enthusiastic volunteers to assist once or twice a month. Activities include: games, crafts, daily live musical entertainment, lunch and exercise. Come join the fun and help enhance the lives of our local seniors. For more information, or to schedule a visit, please call Beth Montgomery at (925)254-3465.
The Friends of the Orinda Creeks present “Climate Change – it’s not just our future anymore.” How fast is the weather changing? What’s next? Can we adapt in time? Rebecca Verity, Senior Scientist at URS Corporation will discuss these questions starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Orinda Library. For more info, visit www.orindacreeks.org.
Volunteer Docents sought for John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez. Come share your passion for history, nature, and education with our visitors! For details about the program, contact Joanne Jarvis at Joanne_Jarvis@nps.gov or (925) 228-8860, ext. 6321.
Bridal Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Lafayette Park Hotel. Admission: $15 advance; $20 at the door. To purchase tickets and for more info, visit www.URLocalBride.com.
The West Coast Conference Colleges are collecting new and gently used t-shirts at local drop off points. The Saint Mary’s local drop off point is 5A Rent-A-Space, 455 Moraga Rd., Suite F in the front office lobby from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The drive ends Feb. 28. For more info about Clothes 4 Souls™ visit www.clothes4souls.org, telephone Erin at (208) 340-8235 or contact Gilbert at ggm4@stmarys-ca.edu.
Hospice of the East Bay Support Groups for Adults. The Widow and Widowers' Support group meets on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. through Feb. 21 at the Pleasant Hill campus, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill. Pre-registration is required. For more info, or to pre-register call (925) 887-5681 or visit www.hospiceeastbay.org.
Come Play MahJongg! MahJongg is a game of skill, strategy, and certain degree of chance. Bring your card, a mahjongg set and a snack to share (optional) every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Cedar Room, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette. Cost: $1 for members; $3 for non-members. For more info, call (925) 284-5050.
Nature Walk and Bird-Watching. Delight in the beauty that unfolds around each bend, all the while learning to identify a variety of birds. Bring a water bottle; binoculars will be helpful if you have them. The nature walks are every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please call Lafayette Senior Services at (925) 284-5050 to find out weekly meeting location.
How to Raise Your Own Chickens. Papa John Kiefer will offer workshops on How to Raise Your Own Chickens, including information about raising young chicks, laying hen maintenance, and sustainable coop construction from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays during February and March. Reservations required. For more info, email
Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church Taize’ service at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month. In the candle-lit Sanctuary, the quiet songs, silence, and scripture with no sermon invite you to be still. For info, call (925) 798-7107.
Caregiving: A Labor of Love, a Workshop for those Caring for Family Members from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, 10 Moraga Valley Ln., Moraga. Lunch is included. For more info, visit www.mvpctoday.org.
Creating a Peaceful School Conference presented by Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Seven Hills School, 975 North San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek. You will develop the skills you need to make your school a safer and more peaceful place. Cost: $35. For more info, call (925) 933-7850.
Crab Feed and Dance from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga. Music provided by popular DJ so bring your appetites and dancing shoes. Dinner and Dance Tickets: $40; Dance only, $10. For non-crab lovers, you may order chicken in advance. For tickets and reservations call (925) 672-6799.
Widowed Persons Support Group: grief support sessions are informal discussions for those in need of emotional support after the loss of a loved one. Sessions are presented from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday, Feb. 2 to March 9 in the Oak Room-back of parking lot at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Anyone may attend all six or as many as you can, no reservation or fee. For additional info, call (925) 376-0321.
Stitchers Unite! Valley Stitchers and Fiber Arts Guild will meet Monday, Feb. 4 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Woodsworth Ln., Pleasant Hill, to watch Jane Belitti present the History of Ballet through costumes. Please arrive before 10 a.m. to go through our sales tables full of different arts. Guests are most welcome! For questions, please call Sheila Rogstad at (925) 945-1338.
Wholpin Short Films Screening at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga. For more info, call (925) 376-6852 or visit guides.ccclib.org.
“What Has Happened to my Good Night’s Sleep?” is a free informative program with Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Joanna Cooper, MD of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, who will discuss why sleep is so important and the various disorders that could be affecting a good night’s sleep, along with how to get help to resolve middle of the night wakefulness, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center’s Community Hall. Free. Call (510) 869-6737 to reserve your space.
Soroptimist International Annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Cost: $45. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets or more information please contact Toni Pera at (925) 283-2279.
Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center class “Building Healthy Soil” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Lafayette Community Garden across from the Reservoir. These classes are interactive, informative and fun so come join us and prepare to get your hands dirty! It can be muddy and cold in the winter so dress appropriately. Classes are free although a $5 donation is appreciated. To register, visit www.lafayettecommunitygarden.org, and click on classes.
Renowned Theologian and Author Matthew Fox will discuss “In What Language Will Our Children and Grandchildren Pray?” from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Orinda Community Church. (see story page Bx)
The Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 in the Ball Auditorium at John Muir Medical Center- Walnut Creek Campus (1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek). Meetings are free and open to the public. For further information about the Stroke Support Group, contact Ann Dzuna at (925) 376-6218.
Moraga Kiwanis will be hosting a charity crab feed, silent auction, raffle, cash crab pot at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 in the Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary’s College, Moraga. Proceeds benefit local charities and schools. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and will include music and dancing. Tickets: $50. For info, contact Steve Kinsey (925) 376-2225 or Dave Shapiro (925) 631-9293.
The Northern California Welsh Community invites you to join them at their musical celebration of St. David’s Day for traditional hymn singing from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Road. A Te Bach (little tea) will follow in the church social hall. Coffee and tea will be provided. Donations of Welsh cakes and finger food would be appreciated. For further information, contact Idris Evans at (925) 283-0912 or email loriteassociates@comcast.net.
The Lafayette School District invites parents and community members to hear Michael Josephson, Ethicist and Founder of Character Counts® speak about his life experience and the development of The Six Pillars of Character from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center, 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lafayette. Tickets: $10 for one; $15 for two. Tickets can be purchased at: michaeljosephson.eventbrite.com. Please bring your receipt with you.
Political Gatherings
The Lamorinda Democratic Club’s meeting will feature a conversation about Marriage Equality in California and the Nation with Chris Riley at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at Lafayette Library and Community Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. Club meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. Cost: $5; students free. For info, call (925) 567-3367 or visit www.lamorindademoclub.org.
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