Hello Lamorinda neighbors — welcome to October! Our community calendar is alive this week with favorites like the Pack 645 Pumpkin Patch (Oct 2–5) and the Serbian Food Festival in Moraga on Saturday. Don’t miss the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest or the biohacking wellness workshop in Lafayette. We’re also thrilled to highlight Big Woof Pets, Lafayette’s newest destination for all things pet-related, in our local spotlight.
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📰 Digest
Fire Prevention Week: Oct 5–11 — The Orinda-Moraga Fire District is spotlighting Fire Prevention Week by raising awareness about emerging risks such as lithium-ion battery fires and sharing practical prevention tips. It’s a good reminder to check your smoke alarms, review family escape plans, and take steps now to reduce hazards at home.
Supportive housing cleared for Lafayette — A $19.5M state grant is moving forward a new project on Moraga Road to provide housing for adults with developmental disabilities.
Lafayette Artists Spotlight — The City of Lafayette’s Public Art Committee has launched a new Instagram account, @LoveLafayetteArtists, to showcase local artists. Use #LoveLafayetteArtists, tag the account, and submit your info online to be featured.
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
Big Woof Pets officially opened its doors on October 1 in Lafayette Plaza, right in the heart of town. The store offers healthy pet foods, toys, grooming supplies, and even spa treatments to pamper your four-legged friends. With years of pet retail experience, the team hopes to become a community hub for Lamorinda’s pet owners. Stop in to explore the new space or visit bigwoofpets.com.
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, October 2 – Sunday, October 5
Operation 1031: Pack 645 Pumpkin Patch (Lafayette) — Cub Scouts host their annual Halloween pumpkin patch with pumpkins, baked goods, and games. Proceeds support Pack activities.
• Oct 2–3: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Oct 4–5: 12:00–3:00 PM
Thursday, October 2
5:00 PM | Taste Of The World Market (Orinda) — Sample global flavors and meet local vendors
7:00 PM | Women’s Wellness Speaker Series (Lafayette) — Talk on women’s health and lifestyle
Friday, October 3
4:00 PM | Lamorinda Village’s Sip & Savor (Lafayette) — Wine, small bites, and conversation
5:30 PM | First Fridays Makers Market (Orinda) — Local art, craft, and makers market
6:00 PM | Oktoberfest Celebration Benefiting UCSF (Orinda) — Food, beer, and community fundraiser
7:00 PM | Summer Movies in the Park (Orinda) — Outdoor movie screening of Shrek
Saturday, October 4
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — Fresh produce and artisan goods
9:00 AM | Friends of the Moraga Library Book Sale (Moraga) — Book bargains for all ages
10:00 AM | Beauty Biohacking by Lamorinda Strong (Lafayette) (Sold Out) — Learn wellness hacks and tools
11:00 AM | Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest (Lafayette) — Pups in costumes, prizes, and fun
12:00 PM | Serbian Food Festival 2025 (Moraga) — Serbian specialties, music, and culture
1:00 PM | Painted Rock Celebration (Moraga) — Family art and community gathering
5:00 PM | Denim & Diamonds Dinner Dance (Lafayette) — Dinner, dancing, and fundraising
Sunday, October 5
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga) — Weekly market with local produce and vendors
Tuesday, October 7
12:00 PM | Poetry for the Ages (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — Lunchtime poetry and readings
3:00 PM | Boards | Booze | Bites (Lafayette Public House) — Board games with friends, small bites, and drinks
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Gather a team for fun trivia
Wednesday, October 8
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Weekly trivia fun with friends.
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Saturday: High ~ 80° / Low ~ 55° – sunny
Sunday: High ~ 80° / Low ~ 55° – sunny
Moraga
Saturday: High ~ 78° / Low ~ 55° – sunny
Sunday: High ~ 76° / Low ~ 54° – sunny
Orinda
Saturday: High ~ 77° / Low ~ 55° – sunny 
Sunday: High ~ 76° / Low ~ 54° – sunny 
🎶 Live Music
Sunday, October 5
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — Relaxed midday set with Peruvian food & drinks
1:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Afternoon set by local artists
2:30 PM | Six String Mixtape (Lafayette Public House, Lafayette) — Acoustic covers and originals
4:00 PM | People Get Ready — Ice Cream Social Concert (Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church) — A medley of Duke Ellington songs and ice cream from Loard’s
Tuesday, October 7
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands, Lafayette) — Smooth, relaxing tunes.
🏀 Sports
Thursday, October 2
6:30 PM | Campolindo Girls Volleyball vs. Benicia (Moraga)
6:30 PM | Acalanes Girls Volleyball vs. College Park (Lafayette)
6:30 PM | Gaels Volleyball vs. Toreros (Moraga)
Friday, October 3
7:00 PM | Campolindo Varsity Football vs. Alhambra (Moraga)
7:00 PM | Acalanes Varsity Football vs. Benicia (Lafayette)
Sunday, October 5
1:00 PM | The Town FC vs. Austin FC II (Saint Mary’s Stadium, Moraga) — MLS Next Pro home match
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Thanks for reading. Here’s to a wonderful first week of October.
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— Rajiv