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This week in Lamorinda has a little bit of everything — seasonal fun, local-business love, and civic opportunities. We’re shining a spotlight on a cozy wine-tasting spot in Lafayette, reminding you about public comments on Plan Bay Area 2050+ due December 18, and noting that registration is open for winter CERT classes. With tree lots open, holiday markets underway, and lots of community events on the calendar — it’s starting to feel like the season.
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📰 Digest
Rosewater cream puffs and Turkish coffee shine at Orinda’s newest café – Bay Area Telegraph’s Thomas reviews Orinda’s new Persian café, praising its delicate desserts, rich Turkish coffee, and welcoming atmosphere
Last-minute local holiday gift guide – Still shopping? Our 2025 Lamorinda Holiday Gift Guide features local shops, makers, and restaurants with thoughtful gifts for every budget
Christmas tree lots open across Lamorinda – Local options are now open for real trees, including Bob’s Christmas Trees (Moraga), Honey Bear Trees (Lafayette), Orchard Nursery (Lafayette), McDonnell Nursery (Orinda), and the Troop 224 Christmas Tree Lot (Lafayette)
Winter & Spring 2026 activity guides are out – Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda have all released their latest recreation and activity guides, with registration now open
Lamorinda CERT winter training classes now open – January CERT classes are accepting registrations, offering hands-on training in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and community resilience
Public comments open for Plan Bay Area 2050+ through Dec. 18 – The long-range regional plan covering housing, transportation, and climate resilience is open for public input, with written comments due Thursday, December 18
🍷 Local Business Spotlight
Local Vines is a cozy, neighborhood wine and tasting room in downtown Lafayette, featuring a rotating selection of small-batch wines, relaxed pours, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding during the holidays. It’s an easy, low-key spot to meet friends, discover something new, and support a local favorite.
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 2:00–7:00 PM
🎉 What’s Happening
Through Saturday, December 20
Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — Festive production
Thursday, December 11
4:00 PM | Sip, Shop & Style Happy Hour (reCHIC, Orinda) — A festive start to the season with local shopping and style finds
5:00 PM | JM’s Winter Makers’ Market (Moraga) — Holiday-shopping with local makers
5:30 PM | Sourdough From Starter To Finish (Orinda) — Learn to bake sourdough from scratch
6:00 PM | Beer Tasting & Shopping Night (Moraga Art Gallery) — Browse art and enjoy local brews
6:00 PM | Headlands Brewing’s Winter Wonderland (Lafayette) — Bingo night
7:00 PM | Moraga Chamber Holiday Party (Moraga) — A seasonal gathering for the community/businesses
Friday, December 12
The sold out dance/performance at Orinda Ballet Academy starts this evening
Saturday, December 13
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — Fresh produce & community vibe
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM | Breakfast with Santa (Moraga) — Holiday breakfast for families
10:30 AM | Winter Workshop for Kids (Lafayette Plaza) — Fun seasonal crafts and activities
12:00 PM | Wreaths Across America (Lafayette) — Commemorative community event
4:00 PM | Winter Festival (Garden Nest Shop, Orinda) — Holiday shopping & festive atmosphere
Sunday, December 14
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM | Breakfast with Santa (Moraga) — Holiday breakfast for families
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Santa at the Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga Center) — Bring the kids and snap a holiday photo with Santa Claus
2:30 PM | Bethel 218 Holiday Tea Party & Book Drive (Orinda Masonic Lodge) — Annual holiday tea service
3:00 PM | Sunday Junior Drop In (Sunday Swings, Moraga) — Juniors can come by to practice
Monday, December 15
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays (Canyon Club, Moraga) — King Gyro & Kabob
6:30 PM | Chanukah Menorah Lighting (Moraga Community Park) — Inaugural gathering to celebrate the festival of lights
Tuesday, December 16
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze & Bites (Lafayette Public House) — Board games, bites, and drinks
7:00 PM | Orinda City Council Meeting (Orinda Library Auditorium) — a chance to stay involved locally
Wednesday, December 17
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Casual mid-week fun with friends
🎵 Live Music
Friday, December 12
6:00 PM – Glenn Lowe (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Acoustic singer-songwriter
7:00 PM – Campolindo Jazz Concert (Campolindo Performing Arts Center) — Featuring Kyle Athayde Dance Party and the Campo Jazz Ensemble
8:00 PM – Christopher Williams (Orinda Theatre) — Soulful concert performance
Saturday, December 13
4:00 PM – The Stay at Tone Moms Sing the Songs of the Season (Creekside Commons, Lafayette) — Festive vocal harmonies
6:00 PM – Cole Panther (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Rock and Americana
Sunday, December 14
12:00 PM – Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — Easygoing afternoon set
1:00 PM – Live Music Sundays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Local performers with craft beer
2:00 PM – The Breedloves (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Blues-influenced folk duo
6:00 PM – Lamorinda Community Band Annual Winter Concert (Campolindo, Moraga) — Holiday favorites for all ages
Tuesday, December 16
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands, Lafayette) — Guitar-driven acoustic set
🤝 In Partnership With Honey Homes.
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🏀 Sports
Tuesday, December 16
7:00 PM – Campolindo Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Oakland Wildcats (Campolindo, Moraga) — Home matchup
🏡 House of the Week
A 4-bed, 3-bath single-story home (2,518 sq ft) sitting on a 0.26-acre lot. Listed at $2,110,000, it features a Spanish-style layout, updated kitchen, central air, and a generous backyard with sprinklers — ideal for families or those craving single-level living in Moraga.
🌤 Weather Forecast
Thu 12/11: High 54° / Low 38° — Cool with partial sun
Fri 12/12: High 55° / Low 37° — Crisp and mostly sunny
Sat 12/13: High 56° / Low 36° — Chilly morning, pleasant afternoon
Sun 12/14: High 55° / Low 39° — Mild with patchy clouds
Mon 12/15: High 53° / Low 38° — Cooler and partly cloudy
Tue 12/16: High 52° / Low 37° — Cool all day with some sun breaks
Wed 12/17: High 51° / Low 36° — Cold morning, calm winter day
Wishing you all a cozy, festive, community-filled week — maybe with a glass of local wine and snapping a photo with Santa. Cheers to good neighbors and good times.
—Rajiv
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