Published on May 27th, 2020
Crisis brings revival of the homestead
It has become quite a hunting game to find some of the most coveted tomato plants or beneficial herbs at local nurseries. Growing vegetables or raising chickens in Lamorinda has definitely been on the uptick for the past two months, with chicks just as hard to find as ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on May 13th, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on college admissions
As college counselors, we frequently hear concerns from parents and students. For high school juniors, concerns have revolved around how COVID-19 will impact the college admissions process. Our efforts to address these concerns give us unique insights into what the ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Published on May 13th, 2020
The International Film Showcase continues online
Each month for nearly 10 years the International Film Showcase has brought to Orinda - and for a time to Moraga - internationally acclaimed movies that predominantly had not been released in the state or even in the country. These Oscar-worthy movies are treats for the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Home alone during COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health, research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Slow reopening of outdoor spaces begins
On a beautiful afternoon during the first week of May, Larry and Betty Sydora and their friend Patrick Lowry took their first swings in weeks at the Moraga Country Club. The happy golfers were part of those tennis players, golfers, skaters, and frisbee throwers who ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on April 29th, 2020
Programs for Kids SUMMER CAMPS & Classes
Learning and fun continue this summer
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Published on April 29th, 2020
Students keep connected while discovering distance learning
Students on March 13 received an email ...By Ania Keenan
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Published on April 29th, 2020
One family finds silver lining during stay-at-home order
Moraga mother of three, Tami Shaffer, who is also owner and manager of children's play space Gymboree Play & Music in Lafayette, found some silver linings after the few first weeks of shelter-in-place, the first being that her family was way overscheduled.
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Published on April 29th, 2020
Five tips to managing anxiety in challenging times
Staying healthy and managing stress is even more crucial to our lives now. Given "Stay in Place" orders, we have time to explore a variety of mindfulness practices both to change and improve our habits that will lead to better lives.
 By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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Published on April 29th, 2020
A pandemic can't keep this Orinda singer down
Mina Lim has put her musical talent to work, and can be found singing a Covid-19 parody on YouTube these days. The 13-year-old is familiar to the Lamorinda arts scene as a frequent competitor in the Lamorinda Idol contest, last year winning the 6-8 grade category and ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on April 29th, 2020
The arts and COVID-19: striving for survival
The majority of the local art industry has never been known to build opulent profit margins; sheltering in place might well be the final blow for many arts businesses. Community support may make all the difference for these theaters, galleries, and local artists. Many ...By Sophie Braccini
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Published on April 29th, 2020
An army of local volunteers answer call for face masks
Although the news is dire, Lamorindans across the tri-city area can take pride in knowing that the sense of community is alive and thriving. In Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda teams of volunteers have taken quietly and without fanfare to their sewing machines to churn out ...By Pippa Fisher
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Published on April 1st, 2020
Town Hall Theatre announces video of 'The Cherry Orchard'
Town Hall Theatre's production of Anton ...Submitted by Susan Evans
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Published on April 1st, 2020
International Film Showcase offers films online during shelter-in-place order
Lamorinda residents can go online to see the ...Submitted by Efi Lubliner
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Published on April 1st, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on our high school juniors and seniors
Without a doubt, your life has been already been impacted by the spread of the novel coronavirus. Social distancing, self-quarantine, voluntary or mandatory school and business closures clearly show we are not doing 'business as usual' in any shape or form. I have ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA