The 6 Top Mistakes high school students make applying to college
With college admissions deadlines looming, the following are a list of six top mistakes high school students make when applying to college:
1. Not balancing your college list by ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Travel log
My nonchalance and carelessness finally caught up with me after decades of travel.
In Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Thursday night, Nov. 28, a thug sped by me on a motorbike and ...By Nick Marnell
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Cinderella at Town Hall Theatre for the holiday, an idiosyncratic fairytale
Humor, charm and wacky energy characterize the Brothers Grimm fairy tale staged by Town Hall Theatre this December. No damsel in distress, but a lovely young woman standing for herself. No prince rescuing the desperate, but a young man in search of authenticity and ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda residents participate in 24-hour global conversation about climate change
Local climate leaders hosted events throughout the area Nov. 20-21 as part of a global event called "24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action." The first ever global discussion about climate change was organized by The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit headed by former ...By Kara Navolio
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Moraga Ranch - An unofficial town landmark
With a history dating back to 1914, the red and white cluster of buildings along Moraga's School Street has become an unofficial landmark in the town. The first influential property owner was James Irvine from Southern California. The city of Irvine in Orange County ...By Vera Kochan
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Moraga Art Gallery: reincarnated in time for the holidays
The new location of the Moraga Art Gallery exemplifies beautifully how a major setback can turn into an unexpected blessing. Only a few months ago, gallery members heard through the grapevine that their month-to-month lease on a space in the Rheem Shopping Center would ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda rings in the holiday season
The holidays are in full swing, with events over the past weekend showcasing the wonder of the season - especially for the littler Lamorinda residents on Dec. 8 who enjoyed close encounters with beloved characters like Anna and Olaf from the popular "Frozen" movie ...By Jennifer Wake
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Attitude of gratitude: Live longer and healthier
We have an entire day set aside to focus on gratefulness: Thanksgiving. However, what if we focused on gratitude at least one day each week? Doing so can have a positive impact on our health.
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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Amigos holiday fundraiser kicks off
Amigos de las Americas will hold its annual fundraising over the holiday season, selling Texas Ruby Red grapefruit ($30 a box), locally grown florist quality poinsettias ($15 each), and organic, fair-trade coffee from Latin America, whole bean or ground ($15 a pound). ...By John T. Miller
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All stars art exhibit - real people at the ballpark
More than just art that appeals to baseball fans (although it does), the unique exhibit hanging in the Lafayette Library and Learning Center is a celebration of relationships - of people to teams, to towns, to each other and even to pets by local artist Ellen Reintjes. ...By Pippa Fisher
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Son of Moraga's vice mayor is medal-winning gymnast
Eleven-year-old Benjamin Korpus took to gymnastics at a much later age than is typical. Before trying his hand at the sport, he played soccer. At the age of 8 he trained in parkour, the activity or sport of moving rapidly through an area negotiating obstacles by ...By Vera Kochan
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Seventh annual 'It's a Wonderful Life' kicks off the holiday season
It's one of the official signs that the holiday season is here; the annual "It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette" event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce will be taking place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. The free, fun, family-friendly celebration includes the tree ...By Pippa Fisher
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Local bands entertain to combat cancer at Roundup
Lafayette's iconic Roundup Saloon will once again be holding a fundraiser on the night after Thanksgiving featuring The Ripplers and many other bands, this time to benefit the American Cancer Society. The music is set to start at 8 p.m. on Nov. 29. This fun musical ...By Pippa Fisher
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Fifth-grade students enjoy First Thanksgiving event at Wagner Ranch Nature Area
A part of the fifth-grade curriculum at Orinda elementary schools is a "First Thanksgiving" event at Wagner Ranch Nature Area. On different weeks, the students join naturalist Toris Jaeger in the event, during which they prepare a Thanksgiving feast, along with ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Looking Good in Lamorinda
It's all about dressing up at Myara Children's Boutique, a recent addition to the Lafayette Clocktower. Proprietor Maryam Moraveji opened her shop earlier this year bringing to the table 18 years of experience in women's couture and bridal design. Originally from ...By Moya Stone
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA