Fun Times at Art of Mixology
On October 13, the Lamorinda Arts Council held its fifth annual Art of Mixology event, a craft cocktail competition featuring both amateur...
Peases Celebrate Joint 80th Birthday
Norm and Janet Pease celebrated their joint 80th birthday with a lavish party at the Blackhawk Museum. Partygoers were treated to live entertainment and...
The Birds of Berkeley Coming to Orinda Books in November
Birding becomes hyperlocal this month when Orinda Books hosts Oliver James, author and illustrator of The Birds of Berkeley. Born and raised...
Lamorinda Big Band at OCC
The Lamorinda Big Band featuring (L-R) Michael Henning, Lesliei Darwin O’Brien, Terry Miller and (not pictured) Brian Nova debuts Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at...
LOPC Celebrates the Congo in November
“Celebrate the Congo” will take place Nov. 4 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49...
Lamorinda Preschool Fair Pulls it All Together for Parents
Lamorinda Moms (LM) 21st annual preschool fair Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Oakwood Athletic Club Gym is expected to...
Highlights of the Ninth Orinda Olive Festival at Nature Area
On October 14, over 500 families gathered to celebrate the Wagner Ranch Nature Area and its historic olive grove planted in the...
Orinda Artist Featured in Moraga’s “Holiday Magic in Porcelain and Paint”
In the spirit of the season, the Moraga Art Gallery presents “Holiday Magic in Porcelain and Paint,” a colorful new show featuring the...
12th Annual Artisan Faire in Orinda
Join your friends and neighbors at the annual Artisan Faire on Friday, Nov. 9, from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Orinda Country Club,...
Tickets On Sale For Festival of Trees
On November 15, the Orinda Woman’s Club (OWC) will host the 32nd annual Festival of Trees at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel...
Hospice Tree of Lights Returns
Before you know it the holidays will be upon us and what better way to get started than by attending the Hospice...
OWC Hosts Festival of Trees Nov. 15
On Nov. 15, the Orinda Woman’s Club (OWC) will host the 2018 Festival of Trees, the organization’s biggest fundraiser now in its 32nd year....
Orinda Resident Once Again Cycles to Help Breast Cancer Victims
By KATHRYN G. MCCARTYStaff WriterRick Perez is on a mission. This past summer, the longtime Orinda resident pedaled thousands of miles in his third cross-country...
Olive Festival Returns to Wagner Ranch Nature Area on Oct. 14
For its ninth year, The Orinda Olive Festival returns to Wagner Ranch Nature Area on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., to...
Mixology Fundraiser Returns Oct. 13
Tickets are now on sale for the popular Mixology fundraiser. Held by the Lamorinda Arts Council, the Art of Mixology craft cocktail competition takes...
Friends of Orinda Creeks Clean San Pablo Creek for Coastal Cleanup...
By FRIENDS OF ORINDA CREEKS
The rusty golf nine-iron cast in to the creek in darkest despair brought squeals of delight from youngsters on hand...
Best Classic Car Show Ever
By DAVID DIERKS
Assistant Editor
The Orinda Classic Car Show held its 14th successful weekend Sept. 7 and 8. The event started with Dancing with the...
A Successful Run on the Wilder Side
The Orinda Park and Rec Foundation's first annual Run on the Wilder Side was met with great enthusiasm by children and adults who ran...
Run on the Wilder Side Coming
Run on the Wilder Side ComingBy DAVID DIERKSAssistant EditorCome out Sept. 3 to “Run on the Wilder Side” and help fund critical renovations of...
Norcal Triathlon On The Fast Track
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Participants from last year’s Norcal Kids’ Triathlon eagerly await the swimming portion of the annual race.
Norcal Triathlon On The Fast TrackBy RICHARD...

































