Published on June 21st, 2023
Young musicians bring classical music to life at Moraga backyard concert
On a sunny and warm Sunday afternoon on April 30 in Moraga, music enthusiasts were treated to a delightful outdoor concert hosted by a Moraga resident. The event featured talented young musicians from the Young People's Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) and the Young Chamber ...Submitted by Nadia Liu & YPSO parents
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Published on June 21st, 2023
What is dementia?
My mother cannot remember anything. She must have dementia! This might be wrong. Just because someone is past a certain age and having problems with short-term memory does not necessary mean she has a dementia; it could actually be an infection, dehydration, ...By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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Published on June 21st, 2023
'The Steed' - An epic adventure in the steppes of central Asia
The story of Chuluun, the young boy, and Rusty, his horse, is an engrossing tale of love, courage and loyalty. This epic film coming to Orinda from Mongolia on June 23 is also a universal reflection on the connection to roots and homeland. Director Erdenbileg Ganbold ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Orinda photographer has natural affinity for Animal Rights activism
In countries around the world, people during the third week of June annually celebrate Animal Rights Awareness Week. This year, the global event takes place June 19-25 and as it has since it was established in 1991, the weeklong tribute provides opportunity for ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on June 21st, 2023
SMC's River of Words 2023, a youth art and poetry competition, sparked dramatic results
Although the Saint Mary's College art exhibit, "River of Words: The Natural World as Viewed by Young People," closed a few days ago, the winning entries that were on display left an indelible mark in the artistic world with regards to the imprint left by today's youth ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Plans in place for another festive Fourth in Lamorinda
The 36th annual Orinda Fourth of July parade has the theme of Earth Kindness, and the Grand Marshal will be The Friends of the Orinda Nature Area, who recently won the William Penn Mott Jr. environmental award for 2023. The parade is put on every year by the Orinda ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Sweet Thursday Author Series: book on lessons learned by Willie Mays
The Friends of the Lafayette Library and ...Submitted by Laurie Miles
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Published on June 7th, 2023
'Moments in Time' opens at the Moraga Art Gallery
The Moraga Art Gallery (432 Center Street in ...Submitted by George Ehrenhaft
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Zheng, Acalanes head to Speech Nationals for first time
Eighty-three years after its founding, Acalanes notched a new "first" this year, with freshman Andrew Zheng qualifying to the National Speech and Debate Association's (NSDA) National Tournament in Phoenix this June, becoming the first Don to make nationals.
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Campolindo Robotics Club offers new Girl Scouts STEM program
Thanks to patience, persistence, and dedicated community support, the Campolindo Robotics Club (active since 2006) helped develop, and is offering, a new Girl Scouts STEM program.ÿ The Robotics Club is known for competing with other Bay Area robotics teams in the FIRST ...Submitted by Meera Phadnis
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Published on June 7th, 2023
YES! Town Hall Theatre has something for everyone - even adults
When Tim Shoji, a Moraga resident and a financial advisor, went online to register his daughter for a children's improv class at Lafayette's Town Hall Theatre, he found more than he bargained for.ÿ
 By Sharon K. Sobotta
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Outdoor summer concerts and events return to Lamorinda
Summer has come to Lamorinda. The dismal weather of Memorial Day weekend behind us, and with temperatures flirting with the 80-degree mark, Lafayette kicked off the real start of summer: the Rock the Plaza series of concerts. The family-fun event is held annually in ...By Jeff Heyman
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Published on May 24th, 2023
First Orinda-Miramonte photography challenge winners named
The Orinda City Council at its May 9 meeting was treated to the photographs selected for the months of January, February, March, and April for its photographic challenge to the students of Miramonte High School.
By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Hybrid work is here to stay: How to maximize productivity when working at home
The pandemic taught us many things about ourselves, our world, and our priorities. During the lockdown, people slowed down, families were playing with their kids on the street in the middle of the day and big bonus - there were hardly any cars on the road.
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Ekphrasis exhibit: Improv jazz for artists and authors
Curator and Board Member Bill Carmel of the Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC), past president and V.P. Linda Hartmann of the California Writers Club Mt. Diablo Branch (CWC) and President Donna Arganbright and V.P. of Exhibitions Ruth Stanton of Lamorinda Arts Alliance (LAA) ...Submitted by Elana O'Loskey
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA