Hello Neighbors,
This week in Lamorinda has something for everyone. Friday night kicks off with the Acalanes vs. Campolindo football rivalry, a highlight of the fall season. On Sunday, the Lafayette Res Run for Education brings families together for a morning of fitness and community spirit. Then on Tuesday, Lafayette’s Locanda Positano hosts a Sangiovese Wine Dinner on its newly refreshed patio. Add in live music across town and the energy of Orinda’s Restaurant Week, and you’ve got plenty of ways to enjoy the season close to home.
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📰 Digest
Lane Closure (Lafayette): Moraga Road at Nemea Lane reduced to one lane weekdays 9:00 AM–2:30 PM through Oct 24. Flaggers on site; consider St. Mary’s or Rheem as detours.
ShakeOut Drill (International): Thursday, Oct 16 at 10:16 AM. Join millions worldwide practicing “Drop, Cover, Hold On.”
Upcoming Election: California’s Statewide Special Election is Nov 4, 2025. Check registration and review ballot materials when they arrive.
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
Locanda Positano (Lafayette)
Set on the east side of Lafayette, Locanda Positano is known for Southern Italian flavors, handmade pastas, and wood-fired specialties. Their newly renovated patio makes the perfect setting for a casual dinner with friends or a special night out under the lights. This week, they’re also showcasing their Italian hospitality with a Sangiovese Wine Dinner on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM (reservations encouraged).
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, October 16
5:00 PM | Moraga Community Foundation Happy Hour (Moraga) — discussion of upcoming projects and priorities
5:00 PM | Taste Of The World Market (Orinda) — global foods and trivia fun
6:30 PM | Free Movie Night – The Silence of the Lambs (Orinda Theatre) — classic screening
7:00 PM | Sweet Thursday Author Series: Kevin Fagan (Lafayette) — author talk and Q&A
Friday, October 17
5:00 & 7:30 PM | Yes and D&D: Spooky Edition (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — improv meets Dungeons & Dragons in a Halloween-themed adventure
Saturday, October 18
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market — fresh produce and local vendors
Sunday, October 19
8:00 AM | Lafayette Res Run for Education — community run supporting local schools
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market — weekly market with kids’ crafts
Monday, October 20
(All week) | Restaurant Week in Orinda — special culinary deals
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays (Canyon Club, Moraga) — interesting food & brews, this week featuring Los Rockeros
Tuesday, October 21
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) — games with snacks & drinks
6:30 PM | Sangiovese Wine Dinner (Locanda Positano, Lafayette) — seasonal wine-pairing menu
7:00 PM | Distinguished Speaker Series: Mary Roach (Lafayette) — bestselling author talk
7:00 PM | Moraga Community Center Meeting (Saint Mary’s College) — a public session on future community center plans
Wednesday, October 22
11:30 AM | Greet Lafayette – October Networking Lunch (Pizza Antica, Lafayette) — community and business networking
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays at Headlands (Lafayette) — midweek trivia night
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Saturday: Mostly Sunny — High 77°, Low 54°
Sunday: Mostly Sunny — High 73°, Low 51°
Moraga
Saturday: Sunny — High 76°, Low 53°
Sunday: Mostly Sunny — High 72°, Low 50°
Orinda
Saturday: Sunny — High 75°, Low 55°
Sunday: Mostly Sunny — High 70°, Low 51°
Clear skies with mild temps and a touch of fall crispness — great for outdoor events, markets, or patio dining.
🎶 Live Music
Thursday, October 16
4:00 PM | Cascada de Flores (Moraga Library) — gentle ensemble performance
Friday, October 17
6:00 PM | Jimbo Trout (Canyon Club, Moraga) — blues / rock covers
Saturday, October 18
6:00 PM | The Okays (Solo) (Canyon Club, Moraga) — acoustic solo set
Sunday, October 19
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — mellow set over brunch
1:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands, Lafayette) — rotating local acts
6:00 PM | Stewart Patrick (Canyon Club, Moraga) — smooth evening show
Tuesday, October 21
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands, Lafayette) — live acoustic set
🏀 Sports
Thursday, October 16
4:00 PM | Miramonte Women’s Tennis vs. Campolindo (Orinda) — home league match
6:30 PM | Miramonte Women’s Volleyball vs. Concord (Orinda) — league contest
Friday, October 17
7:00 PM | Acalanes Varsity Football vs. Campolindo (Lafayette) — cross-town rivalry game
Saturday, October 18
3:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Gaels Gaels Women’s Soccer vs. Portland (Moraga) — WCC home match
Monday, October 20
6:30 PM | Miramonte Varsity Flag Football vs. Northgate (Orinda) — home game
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Warm wishes for a week of community, connection, and good times.
See you out and about,
Rajiv