Seasoned Shopper – April 2019
Spring Greens and Lettuces Stand Out as Farmers Market Opens This Month
The Orinda Farmers’ Market opens on Saturday, April 6. Expect to...
President’s Message – April 2019
‘Love is Something if you Give it Away…’
"Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love...
Everyday Orinda – March 2019
Women, Words, Wisdom, Wine –
That’s What Makes Book Clubs Divine
If I were asked to design a Coat of Arms for Orinda,...
Seasoned Shopper – March 2019
Strawberries, Asparagus, Onions Take Spotlight on Farmers’ Market Opening Day, April 6
Springtime is the yearly reminder of an exciting new season beginning...
President’s Message – March 2019
Recognition Well Deserved by Residents Being Honored at Annual Awards Gala
There are many examples of volunteers in our community who make a...
Between the Lines – March 2019
Picture Books Offer Ways to Help Children Deal with Anxiety
More and more we read about heightened levels of anxiety among children. While...
Car Time – March 2019
Maintenance is More than Just Oil Changes
Different drivers have different ideas about what “car maintenance” really means. It is indeed very...
Fitness Tip – March 2019
What to Focus on To Get to the Next Level
It depends on your current body fat % and what level you would like to...
President’s Message – February 2019
New Beginnings
In my new role as The Orinda Association (OA) president, I would like to wish all of you a fabulous February...
Everyday Orinda – February 2019
A Riparian Fixer Upper: the Proposed Transformation of San Pablo Creek
Raise your hand if you’ve heard about “restoring the creek” in...
Car Time – February 2019
Oil Maintenance Has Changed While Staying the Same
Taking advantage of current technology, modern vehicles have advanced drastically. Still, even hybrids have combustion...
Fitness Tip – February 2019
You Can Break Your Emotional Eating Habits
As you eat well and workout you become super sensitive to what you are consuming. The...
Business Buzz – February 2019
Tom D’Amato opened D’Amato Law offices in Orinda in 2017. The team he works with includes his wife Crystal, director of legal operations,...
Business Buzz – January 2019
Ally Fattore, VP/Bank Manager, Mechanics Bank, 77 Moraga Way
ELANA O’LOSKEY
Ally Fattore is proud of the personal service that she and the other bankers provide...
Fitness Tip – January 2019
This Could Be Your Year
Your fitness at the end of each year is the average of what you have done (eating and...
The Reel Less Traveled – January 2019
First in a Series (Collect ‘em all!)
I am writing this column very softly so as not to exacerbate the hangover you might...
Between the Lines – January 2019
True Stories by Real People. Memoir Suggestions from Orinda Books.
Reading a great memoir is like listening to a friend share hopes and...
Car Time – January 2019
The Driver Is the Key: Advice for When You Have a Young Driver in the Family
It is common for families to own...
The Reel Less Traveled – December 2018
The Christmas Spirit?
Irreverence prevails in this year’s last column. In it, you will not find heartwarming films highlighted that tell tales of errant misers...
Fitness Tip – December 2018
Have More Fun...
The more fit you are the more fun you can have because what you are capable of changes. The scope...

























