With a long weekend ahead and schools closed on Monday, there’s even more time to enjoy Lamorinda’s events. From the White Elephant Sale in Orinda to a pancake breakfast in Moraga and even a grand opening for our pet friends, this weekend is packed with ways to connect. Our spotlight this week is on Shelby’s in Orinda, where locals gather for California comfort food and community conversation.
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📰 Digest
Acalanes Union High School District ranks again among the top in California per Niche’s latest ratings.
Use an electric blower or rake those leaves — the City of Lafayette encourages residents to help manage leaves this season to protect storm drains and reduce fire risk.
Moraga playground closure: The All Access Playground in the Moraga Commons Park will be closed October 1–24 for a surface replacement project.
Orinda Trunk or Treat registration open: Orinda Parks & Rec is already accepting signups for the October 23 Trunk & Treat in the Library parking garage.
Lafayette Res Run for Education returns Sunday, October 19 — a 2-mile, 5k, and 10k event supporting local schools and the Chamber.
Take a Walk on the Spooky Side: Oct. 25 & 26 The Lafayette Youth Commission invites you to choose from a “not too scary” or “very scary” walk along the trail behind the Community Center. Tickets are available now for this seasonal treat.
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🏪 Local Business Spotlight
Shelby’s blends casual elegance with neighborhood charm. Whether it’s brunch on a lazy weekend or dinner before a show, their menu of approachable, seasonal dishes and thoughtful cocktails makes it a favorite gathering spot for locals in Orinda and beyond.
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, October 9
5:00 PM | Taste Of The World Market (Orinda) — sample global flavors downtown
7:00 PM | Moraga Community Center Discussion (Saint Mary's College, Hagerty Lounge, De La Salle Hall (#50)) — public conversation on future use
Friday, October 10
4:00 PM | Fall Fest (Garden Nest, Orinda) — festive drinks and food, live music, shopping, and raffle prizes
Saturday, October 11
8:00 AM | MOFD Pancake Breakfast (Moraga) — community fundraiser breakfast
9:00 AM | Shred Papers On Site (Moraga) — secure shredding event benefiting AAUW
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — fresh produce & artisan vendors
9:00 AM | Lamorinda Arts Council White Elephant Sale (Orinda) — shop art, clothing, video games & more
9:00 AM | Keep on Truckin (Lafayette) — family friendly event that lets kids and adults see some of the largest and most interesting trucks
12:00 PM | Big Woof Grand Opening Party (Lafayette) — pet-friendly celebration
12:00 PM | Addison’s Beach Volleyball Tournament (Moraga) — fun tournament for a cause
2:00 PM | Celebrate Diwali (Moraga Library) — festival of lights with performances & crafts
2:30 PM | Artist Reception (Orinda Library) — meet “For the Love of Art” contributors
9:00 PM | Free Cult Movie Night: House (1977) (Orinda Theatre) — a wild Japanese horror-comedy classic on the big screen
Sunday, October 12
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga) — local products & community gathering
9:00 AM | Lamorinda Arts Council White Elephant Sale (Orinda) — day 2 to shop art, clothing, video games & more
12:30 PM | Moraga Historical Society 60th Anniversary (Hacienda de las Flores, Moraga) — open house and celebration
2:00 PM | Free Screening: No One Cares About Crazy People (Orinda Theatre) — documentary screening & conversation
Monday, October 13
10:00 AM | Pumpkin Painting Workshop (Garden Nest, Orinda) — family craft time
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays (Canyon Club, Moraga) — rotating local food trucks, this week features: Los Rockeros
Tuesday, October 14
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) — game night + appetizers
4:00 PM | Young Adult DIY Hour (Moraga Library) — crafts for tweens & teens
4:30 PM | Let’s Make Weird Things: Dragon Horn Headbands (Lafayette) — imaginative craft workshop
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) — test your knowledge over craft beer and pub fare
Wednesday, October 15
4:00 PM | CrossWater Creek Outfitters Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (Lafayette) — celebrate the new store opening with free tastings from The Barrel Shoppe for adults 21+
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands, Lafayette) — midweek trivia with cold beer and good company
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Saturday: High ~ 74° / Low ~ 52° – mostly sunny and mild
Sunday: High ~ 75° / Low ~ 52° – sunny and comfortable
Moraga
Saturday: High ~ 73° / Low ~ 52° – partly cloudy to sunny conditions
Sunday: High ~ 74° / Low ~ 53° – mostly clear skies expected
Orinda
Saturday: High ~ 74° / Low ~ 54° – warm and sunny
Sunday: High ~ 73° / Low ~ 52° – clear and pleasant
🎶 Live Music
Thursday, October 9
4:00 PM | Grace Saday (Wine Thieves, Lafayette) — soulful set to ease into the weekend
6:30 PM | Acalanes Pops Concert (Performing Arts Center, Lafayette) — annual showcase featuring music from pop, jazz, classical, and film
Friday, October 10
6:00 PM | Glenn Lowe (Canyon Club, Moraga) — blues guitar & vocals
6:30 PM | Bruce Brophy (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — acoustic storytelling
7:00 PM | Front Porch Music Presents (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — double-band fundraiser for the sound system
Saturday, October 11
6:00 PM | Cole Panther (Canyon Club, Moraga) — dynamic funk / soul
6:30 PM | Adrian West (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — folk / singer-songwriter vibe
Sunday, October 12
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — light lunchtime tunes
1:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands, Lafayette) — afternoon music series
5:30 PM | Chris Ahlman (Canyon Club, Moraga) — evening blues / jazz set
Tuesday, October 14
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands, Lafayette) — indie folk / acoustic originals
🏀 Sports
Friday, October 10
7:00 PM | Miramonte Men’s Football vs. Acalanes (Miramonte HS, Orinda) — Friday night lights
Saturday, October 11
1:00 PM | SMC Gaels Women’s Volleyball vs. Santa Clara (University Credit Union Pavilion, Moraga) — home conference matchup
7:00 PM | SMC Gaels Men’s Soccer vs. Pacific (Saint Mary’s Stadium, Moraga) — evening WCC rivalry game
Wednesday, October 15
7:00 PM | SMC Gaels Men’s Soccer vs. Santa Clara (Saint Mary’s Stadium, Moraga) — midweek WCC matchup
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Thanks for reading! I hope you find a few moments to stroll through sales, support causes, and enjoy local flavor.
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— Rajiv