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There’s a lot to choose from around Lamorinda this week — from Pablo Cruise’s yacht rock show to a pair of community fundraisers, including the Sunday Swing Youth Foundation Open House and the Rotary Club of Orinda’s Annual Crab & Pasta Feed. You’ll also find wellness options like the Mindful Moon Meetup at Atma Yoga. And if you’ve been curious about the new Lamorinda Life Dinner Club, you can find more details down below. Plenty happening around Lamorinda this week.
Presented by Honey Homes
Happy Holi, Lamorinda! 🌈
Avantika here - Lafayette mom of 3. Anyone joining the Acalanes Color Run? It’s my first time, and I’m still convincing my 12-year-old to join. Come say hi - Honey Homes is proud to sponsor this year!
Holi is about fresh starts and a little more light. So Vishwas and I are gifting a few local families a free Honey Homes trial - a 30-minute planning walk-thru + 1.5 hours of handyman help to help tackle a few home to-dos.
Backyard lights before spring evenings. Floating shelves finally up. The stubborn door that never quite closes. Over 519 Lamorinda families already count on our handyman team - and we’re so grateful.
Book this week and you might even get Vishwas for your planning visit :)
With gratitude and lots of color,
Avantika, mom of 3 and your Lafayette neighbor
📰 Digest
Construction begins on Lafayette BART Bike Station and pathway project – Work starts Monday near the Lafayette BART station on a new bike station, public plaza, and pathway upgrades; some Lot A parking spaces will be temporarily closed (City of Lafayette)
Lafayette Reservoir gets major trout plant ahead of fishing season – Roughly 9,000 pounds of trout were recently added to the reservoir, boosting early-season fishing opportunities for local anglers (Bay Area Telegraph)
Free indoor playground coming soon to Lafayette for families – A new indoor play space is expected to open March 10, giving Lamorinda families a year-round option for active kids (Bay Area Telegraph)
Drivers report parking changes at Orinda Theatre Square garage – Parking now appears to require validation to avoid posted rates of about $6.99 per hour, though some visitors say signage has been confusing (community reports)
🍽️ Lamorinda Life Dinner Club
We’re launching something new for the Lamorinda community.
Our first Lamorinda Life Dinner Club is set for Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 PM in Lafayette.
Dinner Club is a relaxed way to meet great local people over dinner at one of our favorite nearby restaurants. You’ll take a short matching quiz, we’ll group you with 5 other locals, and you simply show up and enjoy the evening together.
An optional nearby hangout follows dinner for anyone who wants to keep the conversation going.
No awkward networking. No planning stress. Just good food and new connections.
Dinner Club requires a small ticket, with dinner purchased separately. We’re keeping the first dinner intentionally small.
🗓️ What’s Happening
Events are subject to change. Please confirm details with the host.
Thursday, February 26
10:00 AM | CHP Age Well/Drive Smart Workshop (Lafayette Community Center) — Safety workshop to help older drivers stay sharp behind the wheel.
10:30 AM | Storytime Junction (Lafayette Library) — A lively storytime for young readers.
Friday, February 27
5:15 PM | Tales at Twilight (Sienna Ranch, Lafayette) — Evening storytelling and outdoor fun for kids.
8:00 PM | Best of San Francisco Stand-up Comedy (Town Hall Theatre) — Touring comedians.
Saturday, February 28
8:30 AM | Lafayette Litterati Event (Pleasant Hill Rd under Hwy 24) — Community volunteers gather for a local cleanup effort.
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — Weekly market with fresh produce and prepared foods.
Sunday, March 1
9:00 AM | Get Better Basketball Academy: Sunday Clinics (Moraga) — Skills clinic for youth players.
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga Center) — Sunday market featuring local vendors.
3:00 PM | Sunday Junior Drop In (Sunday Swing) — Youth swing session open to beginners.
Monday, March 2
6:30 PM | Monthly Film Series (Orinda Theatre) — Screening from the “50 Movies You May Not Have Seen” series. This month featuring St. Vincent.
Tuesday, March 3
2:00 PM | Tech Help (Lafayette Library) — Drop-in device and computer assistance.
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) — Games and casual dining.
4:00 PM | Computer Help (Moraga Library) — One-on-one tech support session.
4:00 PM | Annual Crab & Pasta Feed (Casa Orinda) — Dine in or pick up while supporting Rotary Club of Orinda’s local service work.
6:00 PM | Tai Chi (Lafayette Library) — Guided evening movement session.
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club) — Weekly team trivia.
6:45 PM | Mindful Moon Meetup (Atma Yoga) — Guided mindfulness gathering.
7:00 PM | Dan Pfeiffer in Conversation with Marisa Lagos (Lafayette) — Live civic discussion with the co-host of Pod Save America.
Wednesday, March 4
10:30 AM | Storytime (Moraga Library) — Midweek storytime for kids.
10:30 AM | Toddler Storytime (Orinda Library) — Short story session for little ones.
4:30 PM | Stories, Music, Humor & More from Paul Strickland (Orinda Community Center) — Family-friendly storytelling workshop and concert.
6:00 PM | Meditation (Lafayette Library) — Guided evening meditation.
6:30 PM | Sunday Swing Youth Foundation Open House (Sunday Swing) — Support our local schools and junior golfers. Drinks, snacks, games and prizes.
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands) — Midweek trivia night.
From Walnut Creek Therapist Morgan Lloyd, LCSW
A Resolution To Suffer (Differently)
At the beginning of the year, many of us resolve to feel calmer, happier, and more at ease. By February, most of those goals have faded. In this reflection on learning to relate differently with difficult emotions, I explore why discomfort isn’t a problem to eliminate—and how staying with it can open space for growth, clarity, and more meaningful change.
🎵 Live Music
Friday, February 27
6:00 PM | The Silver Bullets (Canyon Club) — Classic rock and dance covers.
6:30 PM | Campolindo Jazz Dinner Dance (Don Tatzin Community Hall) — Jazz ensembles, dinner, and dancing.
9:00 PM | Damn Dirty Apes (Round Up Saloon) — High-energy rock.
Saturday, February 28
12:30 PM | Oaktown Jazz (Lafayette) — Live jazz set.
6:00 PM | Cole Panther (Canyon Club) — Country & rock mix.
7:00 PM | SonoMusette: The Music of 20th Century Paris (Town Hall Theatre) — French-inspired concert.
7:30 PM | Pablo Cruise (Orinda Theatre) — Yacht rock favorites.
Sunday, March 1
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco) — Acoustic afternoon set.
5:00 PM | Meghan Murphy (Orinda Theatre) — Sold out performance.
5:30 PM | Brad Edelman (Canyon Club) — Acoustic covers.
Tuesday, March 3
5:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands) — Singer-songwriter set.
🏀 Sports
Thursday, February 26
6:30 PM | Campolindo Boys Varsity Volleyball vs James Logan
Saturday, February 28
7:30 AM | Moraga Baseball Association Opening Day (Camino Pablo & Joaquin Moraga) — Opening Day ceremonies and games.
8:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga (University Credit Union Pavilion) — Major WCC matchup.
🏡 House of the Week
Listed for $1,895,000, this remodeled Lafayette home features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across 2,704 square feet, plus a flexible separate living unit and a spacious backyard framed by mature trees — a layout well suited for Lamorinda’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
🌤 Weather Forecast
A warm stretch arrives to close out the week before a cooler turn early next week. Forecast as of Feb 25. For the latest updates, check the live forecast here.
Thu: Mostly cloudy. High ~68° / Low ~53°. Warm afternoon for outdoor plans.
Fri: Cloudy. High ~71° / Low ~54°. Warmest day of the stretch.
Sat: Cloudy. High ~70° / Low ~52°. Mild for markets and Opening Day.
Sun: Light rain. High ~60° / Low ~50°. Keep an eye on showers.
Mon: Mostly cloudy. High ~61° / Low ~48°. Cooler start to the week.
Tue: Mostly cloudy. High ~59° / Low ~48°. Mild but gray.
Wed: Sunny. High ~59° / Low ~44°. Brighter midweek finish.
📢 Neighbor Shoutout
Huge thanks to Kate for referring three neighbors to Lamorinda Life. Really appreciate you helping grow this little local corner of the internet and keeping the community connected.
It’s a full week around Lamorinda — and we’re especially excited that Dinner Club sign-ups are now open. If you’ve been meaning to try something new and meet great local people, this could be a fun one to jump into.
Hope to see some of you around town.
— Rajiv