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It’s the first weekend in October, but with the weather we’re having, it still feels like summer. I’m ready for a little fall anyway, and Oktoberfest at both Western Flyer and Headlands sounds like a good place to start. There’s also a Serbian Food Festival in Moraga and ways to lend a hand all weekend during Moraga Community Service Days. Prefer to listen? Catch this week’s local updates on the Lamorinda Life podcast.
PRESENTED BY 925 DANCE COLLECTIVE
Elevated Training in a Supportive Culture
925 Dance Collective serves the Lamorinda community, providing a welcoming space where dancers build confidence, creativity, friendships, and skills.
Located in Lafayette, our studio offers classes for youth ages 2–18 in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Spirit Team, AcroDance, and more. Whether your child is trying dance for the first time, dancing for fun, or interested in our Competition and Performance Team, there is a place for them at 925.
Adults can join the fun, too! Our adult offerings include Heels, Tap, Hip Hop, and Club Cardio—perfect for moving your body, learning something new, and connecting with community.
Every dancer at 925 is encouraged, challenged, and celebrated. Come discover a studio where dancers can grow, connect, and belong.
View our class schedule and book your free trial at 925dancecollective.com.
LOCAL NEWS
Springbrook Road closures begin October 1 - Repairs near Sherwood Way will close through traffic weekdays, 7am–5pm, through November 30; detours will be posted
New owners for Moraga Hardware & Lumber and Across the Way - After 27 years, Bill and Susan are passing the businesses to new owners and thanking neighbors for their support
Lafayette Res Run returns October 18 - Run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 2-mile course to support local schools and community programs
Register early for the Moraga Turkey Trot - Save $10 on regular-price registration by October 12 for this Thanksgiving morning tradition
Close your landfill cart lid to avoid a new fee - Starting November 1, overfilled black carts incur a $10 fee per occurrence; recycling and organics carts are exempt
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Photo courtesy of Scraphouse.
Scraphouse in Orinda is a creative reuse market and makers studio that turns surplus materials into affordable supplies for art, making, and tinkering. It welcomes artists, makers, and beginners, helping neighbors get creative while keeping useful materials out of the waste stream.
Upcoming events include a two-part Ceramic Altars workshop, a Lamorinda Handmade Swap, Monster Make-Up, and Craft n Chat. Explore Scraphouse.
ON THE CALENDAR
Thursday, October 1
6pm | Thursday Nights in Orinda (Orinda Community Center) - Enjoy food trucks and live music from the Freestone Peaches at the season’s final performance.
Friday, October 2
All weekend, October 2–4 | Moraga Community Service Days - Lend a hand on projects that support neighbors and beautify Moraga.
7pm | Storyteller Unplugged (The Hideout Kitchen) - Settle in for an intimate evening of live music, stories, and good food.
8pm | Eli Young Band (Siesta Valley Bowl) - Catch the country band’s blend of modern country and Texas rock.
Saturday, October 3
9am | 3rd Annual Keep on Trucking Event (Golden Gate Way) - Explore trucks of all shapes and sizes while supporting Monument Crisis Center.
11am | Big Woof 1 Year Party! (Big Woof Pet Supplies & Spa) - Celebrate the Lafayette shop’s first birthday with treats for dogs and humans, giveaways, and family fun.
11am | Oktoberfest (Western Flyer Brewing) - Celebrate Saturday and Sunday with Märzen, food, and family-friendly festivities.
12pm | Oktoberfest (Headlands Brewing) - Try Bierstiefel Festbier alongside East Bay favorites and German imports.
12pm | Serbian Food Festival (Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church) - Gather in Moraga for Serbian food, live music, dancing, and family activities.
1pm | Disney Restoration Series: Young Frankenstein (Orinda Theatre) - See Mel Brooks’ restored monster-movie comedy on the big screen.
8pm | The Samples and Freddy Jones Band (Siesta Valley Bowl) - Hear two longtime American rock bands play fan favorites and newer material.
Sunday, October 4
11am | Oktoberfest (Western Flyer Brewing) - Enjoy another day of food, beer, and family-friendly festivities.
5pm | Marilyn Maye: Live at Orinda (Orinda Theatre) - Spend an evening with the award-winning jazz and cabaret singer.
Tuesday, October 6
6:30pm | Moraga Candidates Night (Saint Mary’s College of California) - Hear ballot-proposition information and candidate Q&As for local races.
7pm | LLLCF Presents Dr. Shefali (Lafayette Library) - Join a conversation about conscious parenting and her new books on raising daughters and sons.
Wednesday, October 7
4pm | Saint Mary’s Women’s Soccer vs LMU (Saint Mary’s Stadium) - Head to Moraga to support the Gaels against Loyola Marymount.
Find more things to do nearby in the full events calendar.
LAMORINDA DINNER CLUB
Want to meet more people around Lamorinda? Join a small table of neighbors for dinner in Orinda on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30pm. Come on your own or with a friend. We’ll handle the reservation.
It’s $19.99 to reserve your spot, with food and drinks paid separately at the restaurant. Save your seat.
HOME OF THE WEEK
$2,650,000 | 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · 3,428 sq. ft.
Open house: Sunday, October 4, 2–4pm
This remodeled cul-de-sac home pairs a kitchen that opens to the family room with a dedicated office and game room. Outside, a pool and expansive patio offer space to gather, with views of Mt. Diablo rounding out the setting.
THE FORECAST
Summer weather is sticking around, with highs in the 90s both weekend days. Bring water and plan for shade at outdoor events.
Thursday: Sunny. High ~82° / Low ~55°. Bring a layer for the evening concert.
Friday: Cloudy. High ~83° / Low ~55°. Comfortable for evening plans.
Saturday: Sunny. High ~94° / Low ~59°. Take breaks from the afternoon heat.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High ~92° / Low ~62°. Another warm day for Oktoberfest.
You can check the full Lamorinda forecast as the weekend gets closer.
ONE MORE LAMORINDA THING
I’m fully on board with pumpkin season: pumpkin spice chai, pumpkin beer, pumpkin pie. This weekend, I’ll make room for a Bierstiefel Festbier at Headlands, too. If you go, reply and tell me what you tried!
— Rajiv