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August 2013
Serving the Lafayette Community Lamorinda Gathers and You are Invited!
On Thursday, August 15th, consider slipping out of work a little early, packing a picnic basket, and heading out to the Moraga Commons Park, located at 1425 St. Mary’s Rd. in Moraga. Lamorinda Presents, a Partnership of Lamorinda Community Volunteers, invites you, your family, and your friends to gather for an “old fashioned” summer picnic. The evening begins at 4pm. Lay your picnic blanket out in front of the band shell, and enjoy some games for both kids and parents. Tug-o-war, three-legged races, a water balloon toss, and a watermelon eating contest are just some of the activities planned. After the games
Teen participants practice the ancient art of henna tattooing in a LLLC class.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center has Something for Everyone By Fran Miller
Those who believe libraries to be relics of the past – akin to rotary dial phones and record players – have likely never set foot in the Lafayette Library and Learning Center (LLLC). Sure, at a glance one can still find traditionallooking stacks of books and quiet study spaces. But looks - and a quiet calm - can be deceiving. Originated in the belief that a library is more than just an economical and convenient place to grab a good read, the LLLC is a visionary construct of education, collaboration, and community - a place where all ages gather for enriched intellectual and cultural experiences. Ensuring funding for these varied experiences is The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation (LLLCF), created to help keep the Library doors open and the building running seven days a week. More than 1,350 patrons pass through the Library doors daily to take part in a wide variety of programs that are geared to strike Actor Peter Coyote (center) with LLLCF Program Director Tricia Brazil diverse chords of (far left) and the Commonwealth Club's Mellen O'Keefe and Kylie Gordon. interest. Through the collaborative efforts of the Library, LLLCF, and Friends of the Lafayette
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stay for the music performed by Zebop! (a local Santana cover band). For questions, contact the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce at 925284-7404. We hope to see you at this FREE event!
Concours d’Elegance: How Can a Fundraiser Be This Much Fun? By Jody Morgan
On Sunday, September 22nd, for the ninth consecutive year, vintage vehicles will vie for attention on the streets of downtown Danville in one of the West Coast’s most prestigious automotive events: the Danville Concours d’Elegance. In lieu of admission, donations are encouraged. Every cent contributed benefits the Parkinson’s Institute (the PI) and the Michael J. Fox Tour and Thrill Ride participants gather at the Lafayette Foundation (MJFF). Park Hotel for refreshments before heading to Napa. To date the Danville d’Elegance Foundation (DDE) has raised $1.5 million toward research to cure and Volume VII - Number 8 care to aid the one million Americans cur3000F Danville Blvd #117 rently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease Alamo, CA 94507 (PD), a progressive neurological disorder Telephone (925) 405-6397 affecting movement. Fax (925) 406-0547 Revving up for the weekend’s fun fun- editor@yourmonthlypaper.com draising action, the third annual Tour and Alisa Corstorphine ~ Publisher Thrill Ride commences at the Lafayette The opinions expressed herein belong to the Park Hotel on Saturday, September 21st, writers, and do not necessarily reflect that of Lafayette Today. Lafayette Today is not responsible with registration and morning refresh- for the content of any of the advertising herein,
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