Transcript 0:00 Five local bands are getting together this Saturday at Siesta Valley Bowl. And over at Lake Cascade, an Orinda dad is taking on a hundred miles, one lap at a time. 0:11 You can run a lap with him, bring the kids to cheer, or stop by a lemonade and bake stand on Saturday morning. This is Lamorinda Life. I'm Rajiv, and this is This Week in Lamorinda for November 12th. 0:24 We've got holiday music at the Lafayette Library, a Sunday matinee with some very local stars, and a dinner in Moraga for neighbors who haven't met yet. This episode is presented by 925 Dance Collective in Lafayette. 0:37 Registration is open for the winter and spring session, with classes for kids and teens, plus adult tap, hip hop, and club cardio. Let's start with tonight. 0:48 At seven, Flock of Flutes brings 35 flutists and a cello ensemble to the Lafayette Library for a holiday concert. 35 flutes in one room is the detail that got me. 0:59 [laughs] If you're ready for a little holiday music, that's quite a way to hear it. On Friday, Gary O'Brien plans to start running laps around Lake Cascade at about one thirty. 1:10 He's raising money for children of fallen service members. If you want to run a lap with him, wait by the tennis court entrance next to the lake and join him when he comes around. 1:20 Neighbors are planning a lemonade and bake stand near the Orinda Country Club tennis courts around eight Saturday morning. A homemade sign and a few minutes of cheering would go a long way, too. 1:31 Friday evening, SEED Lafayette marks 20 years with dinner, drinks, and an auction at the Veterans Memorial Center. That starts at six and supports local special education programs. 1:42 Over in Moraga, the Gaels host the University of Illinois Chicago at seven, with half-price upper-level general admission and reserved seats for a limited time. 1:52 Saturday at two, Rally in the Valley gets underway at Siesta Valley Bowl. Five local bands are playing a benefit to help the outdoor amphitheater build on its first season. 2:02 There's a chance of rain, so check the event listing before heading up. 2:06 And if you're looking for music indoors Saturday evening, the Orinda Theatre has Stroll Down Penny Lane, with Paul McCartney songs performed live alongside short films. 2:17 Sunday's matinee at Town Hall Theater is The Grunch. The cast is made up of fourth and fifth graders, and the story follows a grumpy sixth grader who decides to sabotage the school musical. 2:28 That's at two, and it's the one I'd circle if you're looking for something to do with the kids on a rainy afternoon. I also want to introduce you to Sophia and Cecilia, the Lafayette sisters behind S&C Honey. 2:41 Their dad kept bees with his father growing up, and in 2017, he suggested trying it together. Now, the sisters tend the hives, harvest the honey, and bottle it themselves. 2:52 My favorite detail is that if you order a jar, they'll deliver it to your porch for free, anywhere in Lamorinda. A couple of ideas for the week ahead. 3:01 Monday, Got Roasted is at Canyon Club Brewery from four, so you can grab dinner from the truck and a pint from the taproom. 3:09 Tuesday, Lamorinda Chess Club meets at Canyon Club at five for drop-in games, and you're welcome, whatever your skill level. Then, Wednesday at five thirty, we're setting a table in Moraga for the Lamorinda Dinner Club. 3:22 You'll sit down with five other locals at a neighborhood restaurant. If you've been meaning to meet a few more people around town, come have dinner with us. The booking link is in the newsletter. 3:32 You'll find the full calendar and Gary's fundraiser in this week's Lamorinda Life. And if someone on your street gets an early start on holiday lights, reply to the newsletter and tell me where. 3:44 I'm adding displays to the Light Up Lamorinda map so more neighbors can enjoy them. Thanks for listening. I'll talk to you next week
