Ukulele Camp turns kids on to music
Talented musician and teacher Vince Lay is running ukulele camps as part of the Music Coop's programs in Lafayette.
Located on Golden Gate Way, the ukulele camp is turning children on to ...By John T. Miller
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Local photographer has 7 photos selected for U.S. 'O Beautiful' stamp series
Photographer Gary Crabbe, who grew up in Lamorinda, was honored by having seven of his photographs selected by the U.S. Postal Service for its "O Beautiful" series of Forever Stamps. One of the seven selected is a view of the Orinda Hills. "This is probably the first ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Family doctor offers home pediatric visits
Dr. Nazia Sheriff's young patients do not have far to go to see her. Sheriff's practice, Olive Leaf Pediatrics, goes everywhere the doctor goes - in the patients' home - the best way, according to the young practitioner, to take the time needed to deliver holistic ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Nannies founder provides matchmaking for families
Ashley Stewart moved to Orinda three years ago with her family. She was a stay-at- home mother wanting to return to work doing something that revolved around parenting and was linked to the community. She looked for unmet needs and, from personal experience, found ...By Sophie Braccini
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'Connected Horse' program offers sense of control
When Gloria and Richard participated in a Connected Horse six-week session it was not about a wild riding adventure; they did not even climb on the horses. The experience was about connecting with a non-judgmental equine, and sharing a moment of peace - even e ...By Sophie Braccini
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Finding ones self through art and helping others along the way
There is human hunger no cuisine can feed. Nor can drink slake the thirst of a person whose inner voice is parched and seeks refuge, relief and rejuvenation that comes primarily from rest, retreat and reflection.
By Lou Fancher
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4th of July in Lamorinda
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Behind the scenes with Charlie Chaplin
The Comedians come and go, but none of them kept the public laughing as long and hard as Charlie Chaplin. From 1914 to 1967 he made over 80 films, and for the first 25 years of his career he reigned supreme as the funniest man on earth. Since his gags were visual ...By Derek Zemrak
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Looking Good in Lamorinda
Summertime is travel time and I kicked off the season with a visit to New Orleans, where temperatures reached the high 90s, as did the humidity. While there I checked out the fashion scene and I noticed that women's approach to beating the heat was with the classic ...By Moya Stone
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Having a field day at Field Day
Two dozen people started a conversation in Moraga Commons Park on a recent Saturday, kept at it for eight hours straight, and they still finished early.
It was amateur radio Field Day ...By Cathy Dausman
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Lynn's Top Five
I remember scrambling every summer for activities to keep the kids entertained and mentally engaged so that they didn't lose the momentum of the school year. I also wanted to slip some life lessons in there in ways that were fun and palatable - sort of like popsicles ...By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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Family caregivers overwhelmed and untrained
An AARP study published in 2015 states that family caregivers are overwhelmed and untrained. Can you relate to this? There are about 40 million family caregivers over the age of 55 who are giving an average of 30 hours a week to this task. It is almost a full-time ...By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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Great therapy: Seniors talking with their peers
We tend to think of Lamorinda as an area that's perfect for young families. And it is, with the outstanding schools, beautiful parks and proliferation of activities geared to families and children. But go to the grocery store, walk the trail or enjoy dinner out and you ...By Diane Claytor
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Traveling with grandkids builds family bonds
Summertime, and the living is easy - even when traveling with grandchildren. That's the message audience members received during Lamorinda Village's recent third and final travel series presentation. Speakers discussed trips ranging from local jaunts to Oakland, to ...By Cathy Dausman
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Annual twilight concert honors active and former military
One of the best times to support and honor active military, reserves, veterans and Gold Star Families is on the heels of America's most patriotic of holidays, when the country celebrates its independence. And what better venue in which to honor them, surrounded by ...By Pippa Fisher
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA