Eloise Sotelo stepping in as new manager of Seniors Around Town
Seniors Around Town (SAT), one of the signature nonprofit programs of The Orinda Association, welcomes a new program manager this month. Long-time...
Cutting the cost of pricey ADUs is the goal of a...
It was about a year ago that Omar and Karym Vilchez realized that they needed to do something. They had just...
Everyone’s invited to Orinda’s Ice Cream Social
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with lots of ice cream? So that’s just what the City of Orinda...
Three summer productions are set for Orinda’s Starlight Village Players
You may have noticed the intimate amphitheater in Orinda Community Park when walking to the toddler playground or enjoying a concert. It practically...
“Pagliacci” will bring operatic drama to Orinda
Festival Opera’s production of Leoncavallo’s classic “Pagliacii (The Clowns)” comes to the Orinda Community Park June 26. The story of a traveling troupe...
First Friday Forum focuses on the dawn of artificial intelligence
Is artificial intelligence hype or will it have a profound impact on our culture? Will my PC become an AI assistant that helps...
Camp classic from Dr. Seuss at the Orinda Theatre on June...
“Is it atomic?” inquires Hans Conried, in his role as Dr. Terwilliker, on the opening day of his piano institute. “Yes, very atomic!”...
Memories are needed to complete a book on history of Orinda...
As a syndicated radio movie critic and film programmer of the Orinda Theatre’s monthly classic movies, I’ve been tasked with writing a history...
LET US KNOW: Tell your neighbors about your favorite hikes and...
When it comes to accessible hiking trails, Orinda is hard to beat. From the East Bay Regional Park District – the largest urban...
Wildfire Safety Fair
The Girl Scout motto is “Be Prepared,” and Evey Gregory (left) and Suri Weerakoon helped Orindans understand what needs to be done to...
Join the marching band
If you were ever in or ever wanted to be in a marching band, the Orinda Volunteer Pick-Up 4th of July Marching Band...
Community gathers to beautify Orinda
Despite the occasional raindrops, Orindans of all ages showed up to make a difference in their community at the annual Orinda Action Day...
Lin Look’s love of books led to 25 years at the...
“I love being able to share such a good story that squirmy kids are caught up in and listen to.” After a quarter...
Craig Clements explains the science of wildfires at First Friday Forum
All of us in California are concerned about the growing threat of wildfires. The danger was clear in 1991 when the Oakland firestorm,...
Music teacher Ron Pickett’s grande finale
Ron Pickett’s 30 years teaching Glorietta and Wagner Ranch students will be celebrated Tuesday, May 13, in the Glorietta multipurpose room, with students,...
Orinda Theatre to show local director’s East Bay-based film
“Muse,” written and directed by Bay Point resident and iron worker Genel Mejia, will be shown at the Orinda Theatre on May 1...
Orinda Ballet Company Presents “Sleeping Beauty”
The Orinda Ballet Company will bring “Sleeping Beauty” to life May 16-18 at the Orinda Library Auditorium, with two Lamorinda girls, Bailey Brothers...
Charismatic Canadian crooner David Marino returns to Live at the Orinda!
Live at the Orinda! welcomes back Canadian singing sensation David Marino May 18. The 26-year-old jazz crooner began his performing career at the...
From Orinda to Hollywood: Local revolutionizes the movie business
From the quiet streets of Orinda to the bright lights of Hollywood, Paul Scanlan is proof that groundbreaking ideas can emerge from the...
Multi-faceted Ross Volker is Orinda’s new facilities and maintenance superintendent
He rides a Harley Road Glide, loves to catch-and-release trout, has traveled to Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America, and mostly listens to...
