Hello friends,
I hope you’re settling into fall with a bit of ease and enthusiasm. There’s plenty happening this week to get you out and about. The big highlights include the Pear & Wine Festival in Moraga on Saturday and a Still Life Watercolor Workshop in Orinda on Thursday. I’m also spotlighting the Lamorinda Strong Pass, which is bringing new energy to fitness and wellness in our towns.
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📰 Digest
The Poetry for the Ages program is accepting submissions ahead of the October 7 event. Local poets of all ages are invited.
Connecting Lafayette Project Open House #3 is set for October 1, 5:30–7:00 PM at Lafayette Elementary. Come view plans and share feedback.
The Lamorinda Strong Pass offers 90 days of access to 10+ wellness and fitness studios for $49, with rewards as you explore
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
Lamorinda Strong is a community-minded network uniting fitness, yoga, strength, and movement studios across all three towns. The Lamorinda Strong Pass is available for $49 and offers 90 days of access to 10+ studios, plus rewards as you explore. It’s an easy way to try new classes, support local studios, and keep wellness part of everyday life in Lamorinda.
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, Sept 25
4:00 PM | Still Life Watercolor Workshop (Garden Nest, Orinda) — A guided session for all levels to capture nature and learn technique.
5:00 PM | Taste Of The World Market (Orinda) — A global market with snacks, crafts, and community booths.
7:00 PM | Author Event: Amy Kurzweil (Lafayette) — Talk and Q&A with the author on her latest book.
8:00 PM | Jane Eyre (Orinda) — Final weekend performances of the stage adaptation.
Friday, Sept 26
8:00 PM | Jane Eyre (Orinda) — Final weekend performances of the stage adaptation.
Saturday, Sept 27
8:30 AM | 15th Annual Senior Symposium (Lafayette) — Talks, resources, and social time for older adults.
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — Fresh produce, local vendors, and community gatherings.
10:00 AM | Repair Cafe (Lafayette) — Bring your broken items, get help fixing them.
11:00 AM | Pear and Wine Festival (Moraga) — Wine tastings, food booths including pear pies, live entertainment.
12:00 PM | Oktoberfest Celebration (Headlands, Lafayette) — German food, beer, music, family fun.
5:00 PM | “All That Grows” Reception (Moraga) — Art exhibit opening, local artists featured.
8:30 PM | Jane Eyre (Orinda) — Closing night performance of the stage adaptation.
Sunday, Sept 28
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga) — Local produce, prepared foods, community vibe.
11:00 AM | Orinda Theatre Tour (Orinda) — Behind-the-scenes of our historic theatre.
7:00 PM | Cabaret and Cabernet (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — Cabaret performance with wine pairing.
Tuesday, Sept 30
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Bring a team, test your knowledge.
Wednesday, Oct 1
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Midweek fun with friends and brain teasers.
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Saturday: High 82° / Low 59° – sunny
Sunday: High 76° / Low 59° – mostly sunny and partly cloudy
Moraga
Saturday: High 74° / Low 57° – sunny
Sunday: High 71° / Low 59° – partly cloudy
Orinda
Saturday: High 77° / Low 57° – sunny
Sunday: High 74° / Low 59° – mostly sunny
🎶 Live Music
Thursday, Sept 25
5:00 PM | Thirsty Thursday (Wine Thieves, Lafayette) — Sip and socialize with light bites and selections.
6:30 PM | Bruce Brophy (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — Local favorite performing acoustic sets.
Friday, Sept 26
6:30 PM | The Smokin’ J’s (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — Blues, soul, and high-energy covers.
Saturday, Sept 27
6:30 PM | Vince Charming (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — World-influenced tunes in intimate setting.
Sunday, Sept 28
1:00 PM | Brad Edelman (Headlands, Lafayette) — A relaxed afternoon with a local performer.
Tuesday, Sept 30
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands, Lafayette) — Smooth, relaxing tunes.
🏀 Sports
Saturday, Sept 27
1:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Seattle U (Moraga) — Men’s soccer at Saint Mary’s Stadium.
Sunday, Sept 28
3:00 PM | The Town FC vs Tacoma Defiance (Moraga) — League match at home pitch.
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Thanks for reading and for being part of what makes Lamorinda feel like home. I’ll see you out there this week.
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— Rajiv