Spring Production: “Alice in Wonderland”
Ballet students are excited to perform in the spring production of “Alice in Wonderland,” choreographed by Artistic Director Patricia Tomlinson. “Many of the...
Staying Safe and Comfortable in Your Home with Rotary Home Team
How many mothers-in-law does it take to change a lightbulb? None, they just wait until their sons-in-law come round. But what if you...
Cal Shakes Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Change of Programming
For Orinda’s California Shakespeare Theater, this year marks both its 50th anniversary and a reorganization of its operation. “We are reimagining ourselves from...
News Briefs – Orinda Around Town
Native Plants of the Bay Area May 11, 11:30 a.m. Orinda Library Gallery Room 26 Orinda Way Growing native plants is a great way to help...
Jack Ray Bontemps May 25, 1938 – Feb. 27, 2024
Longtime Orinda resident and community benefactor, Jack Ray Bontemps, passed away on Feb. 27 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was...
Natalie Douglas Celebrates Roberta Flack in a Special Tribute Show
Multiple award-winning cabaret and jazz artist, Natalie Douglas, returns to Live at the Orinda! on April 21 at 5 p.m. with a special...
Untangling Alzheimer’s: Science Grows Close to Effective Therapies
In 1907, when German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer published his trailblazing research paper describing an “unusual disease of the cerebral cortex,” it...
Orinda Woman’s Club Delivers Support toTrinity Center in Walnut Creek
The Orinda Woman’s Club (OWC) enjoyed another fun and fabulous Festival of Trees fashion show/luncheon fundraiser on Nov. 17, 2023, where over 300...
The Passing of a Beloved Orinda Couple: Joe and June Haughin
Jovial smiles and cultured English accents greeted all who encountered Joe and June Haughin. Married for 70 years, the long-time Orinda residents passed...
Deborah Stephenson Reed
Her family is deeply saddened to share that Deborah Stephenson Reed, of Orinda, passed away at home on Feb. 27 at age 54,...
Straddling Two Cultures: Spring Equinox with Norouz Celebration
(Charleen Earley, Photographer)Celebrating the ancient Persian festival of Norouz at the bustling Wilder Art and Garden Center on March 10, (L-R) Mali Tafsiri and...
Orinda Community Foundation
Members and supporters of the Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) braved the late February chill to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the OCF’s founding...
Concert Series Brings Top-notch Talent to the Orinda Theatre
Live at the Orinda! celebrates the month of March and the beginning of spring with two concerts. One features an award-winning star and...
Speaker Series: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley
The Lafayette-Presbyterian’s popular First Friday Forum Speaker Series continues this month with a presentation by Carolyn Chen, professor of Ethnic Studies at UC...
Female Leaders Speak About What They Might Have Done Differently
How would you feel if someone were to ask you to stand before a roomful of women, look back on your career and...
Former Copy Editor of The Orinda News Pens Coming-of-Age Novel
When Ken Hogarty began working on “Recruiting Blue Chip Prospects” over 30 years ago, he was completing his doctoral dissertation and getting his...
Bill Wagner: July 1, 1948 – November 17, 2023
After a seven-month courageous battle against cancer, we are saddened to announce the passing of a devoted husband, father and grandfather on Nov....
Lucy Ann Hupp Williams 1939 – 2024
It is with great sadness that the Orinda Historical Society (OHS) announces the passing of one of their much-loved former presidents, Lucy Ann...
Local Dog Travels America While Winning Hearts and Accolades
One of the most frequently asked questions Jennifer Robb hears about Griffon, her champion Great Dane, is “Do you have a saddle for...
