Moraga's Hacienda Nights are back
Beginning July 19 and running for three additional Fridays, the popular Hacienda Nights is back for another summer of food trucks, lawn games and fun.
The family-friendly event takes ...By Vera Kochan
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Summer Movies in the Park continue in Orinda
The Summer Movies in the Park series, offered by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department, continues this Thursday, July 25 at approximately 8:30 p.m. with the free showing of "Incredibles 2" at the Orinda Community Park. The final movie for the summer will be Aug. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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The Kyle Athayde Dance Party comes to Lafayette Library - one day only
World-class musicians from New York City, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area are coming to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center to perform in Kyle Athayde's 20-piece big band - The Kyle Athayde Dance Party. They will be at the library July 24 for a one-set ...By Pippa Fisher
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Family Focus
"Your Ex is not your child's Ex ... and they love your ex just as much as they did before." - DK Simoneau
More often than not, there is hurt and anger, and sometimes rage, when couples ...By Margie Ryerson, MFT
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Lafayette '60s Beetle, now powered by sun
Former Lafayette city manager Steve Falk, who won the Sunrise Rotary Club's grand prize last year of a completely renovated 1961 baby blue Volkswagen Beetle, says he is using the car every day. And with the personalized plate, people will recognize and see him coming . ...By Pippa Fisher
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Local teen sparks improvements to Moraga skate park
Originally constructed in 2003, thanks to a tri-city partnership between Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda involving initial funding as well as ongoing maintenance, the skate park is a popular feature at Moraga Commons Park.
By Vera Kochan
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Students perform at Music Teachers Association convention
Lamorinda piano teacher Katharine Austin had six of her students perform at the Music Teachers Association of California convention in San Jose over the June 29 weekend. The kids were among 250 selected from over 23,000 in the State of California to perform based on ...Submitted by Chris Casado
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STARS 2000's ABBA-solutely fun production of `Mama Mia!'
Stars 2000, which includes 15 Lamorinda cast members, will bring the storytelling magic of ABBA'S timeless songs and the enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship to the stage starting July 19 at the Diablo Valley Performing Arts Center. On the eve of her ...Submitted by Brian Purcell
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'The Good Person of Szechwan' in Orinda
The first Bertold Brecht play chosen for the magnificent Bruns theater in Orinda by Cal Shakes is "The Good Person of Szechwan," an epic fable set in an imaginary Chinese province sometimes in the past, leading to a very contemporary reflection on the nature of good, ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Secret Ingredient' - Macedonian movie in Moraga
Macedonian movies are somewhat of a rarity in the U.S.; having one presented at the Rheem Theatre in Moraga is probably an all time first. "Secret Ingredient" is part of the International Film Showcase that opens on July 12 for a week and is a unique opportunity to ...By Sophie Braccini
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Looking Good in Lamorinda
Summer is here! It's time to freshen up our warm weather duds. Trends for the season include white, white, and more white. But color is important too and this year is all about off shades such as fiesta (red-orange) and turmeric (mustard-yellow).
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Lynn's Top FiveMeaningful family gifting that won't break the piggy bank!
A lot has been written about how to get our adult children to launch, to stop living on our couches, and to get their stuff out of our houses, closets and garages already! But I don't think enough is written about next steps - how parents and grandparents can ...By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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A bitter subject at Sweet Thursdays author talk
The topic at June's Sweet Thursdays author talk at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center was anything but sweet. New York Times bestselling author and Wall Street Journal reporter Julia Flynn Siler discussed her new book, "The White Devil's Daughters," which ...By Garrett Leahy
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Local artists' work offers glimpses of our modern world
Taking their inspiration from the 19th century Impressionists, a pair of local artists will be showcased at the Orinda Library with their paintings titled "21st Century Flƒneurs." The show will run through the month of July.
By John T. Miller
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Tribute to the Troops to honor military
It is a Lafayette favorite - with a backdrop of the setting sun by the tranquil waters of the Lafayette Reservoir, the Tribute to the Troops concert will be taking place on Saturday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to twilight on the stage located up to the east of the parking ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA