Local Events Not to Miss
August 2018
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
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California Shakespeare Theater continues its 44th Season with the West Coast Premiere of
Everybody
Now through August 5, Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda
A sparkling new riff on the 15th-century morality play
The Summoning of Everyman by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whom the New York Times calls “one of this country’s most original and illuminating writers." A finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Drama,
Everybody is Cal Shakes’ second official offering under the New Classics Initiative (NCI), exploring what it means to be a classical theater in the 21st century, and to allow living writers to expand our classical canon. Directed by Nataki Garrett making her Cal Shakes debut,
Everybody plays now through August 5 at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda. Tickets (ranging from $20‐$92) are available through the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510.548.9666 or by visiting
www.calshakes.org. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
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“Precision Beauty” Moraga Art Gallery Hosts a Show of “Cabochon” Jewelry and Watercolors
Runs Now through August 11, Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga
“Precision Beauty,” the Moraga Art Gallery’s new exhibit, features interpretations of nature in the form of jewelry by member artist Kuniko Kay Nitta of Walnut Creek and watercolor paintings by Berkeley’s Karen Kramer. Running through August 11, the show also includes work by the gallery’s 13 other members. The gallery is located in the Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga. Its hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m . For more information, visit
www.moragaartgallery.com or call 925-376-5407.
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"Surreal" at The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
August 2 - September 1, Artists Reception: Thursday, August 2, 6:00-8:00pm Art talk and tour of the exhibit begins at 6:00pm
The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery is pleased to present "Surreal," which opens on August 2, 2018, featuring the work of Bay Area artist Tom Gehrig. The exhibit will also include works by Catherine Moore, Carol Aust, and sculpture by Southern California artist Emily Maddigan. In times when truth is stranger than fiction, and the daily news feels surreal, we look to art for understanding and perspective. Viewers will be delighted by this engaging exhibit of work, a tribute to surreal art. The exhibit is on view through September 1, 2018, with an artist's reception on August 2, from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Help a Foster Child Get Back to Being a Kid. Become a CASA Volunteer.
You have the powerful opportunity to impact the life of a vulnerable child when you volunteer with CASA of Contra Costa County. CASA volunteers may be the only reliable and stable presence in a child's life to help encourage, support and motivate them to keep going.
Learn more.
Sign up to attend in-person Informational Session.
Friday, August 3, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Richmond Chamber
Monday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at IEC, Concord
Saturday, August 18, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at IEC, Concord
Monday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at IEC, Concord
Friday, August 24, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at IEC, Concord
Friday, August 31, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at IEC, Concord
Or register for our upcoming webinar:
Friday, August 17, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Register
You must be 21 years or older to volunteer.
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Lafayette Community Foundation Presents Its 10th Annual Senior Symposium
Saturday, August 4, 8:30am-12noon, Acalanes High School
Lafayette Community Foundation's (LCF) 10th Annual Senior Symposium, “Aging By Design” will take place on Saturday, August 4 from 8:30 a.m. - noon at Acalanes High School (Please Note New Location). Attendees will hear from a variety of experts about the latest findings on aging while maintaining independence. In addition, several vendors and non-profit agencies will have booths at the Symposium's Resource Fair providing information about their products and services. Attendance is FREE. Please register in advance by clicking
here to fill out the attendee application and to have you name included in the raffle drawing. If you are a vendor/sponsor and would like to have a booth at the Senior Symposium, click
here to fill out the sponsor application. If you have questions, please email LCF at
info@lafayettecf.org.
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“Landscape: Plein Air to Imaginaire”
Exhibition opens Thursday, August 7 and runs through Wednesday, August 29; Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and evenings and weekends during special events. Reception: Saturday, August 11 from 2pm to 4pm, Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance presents a new exhibit titled “Plein Air to Imaginaire”. The participating artists have expanded the notation of landscape by exhibiting art that includes traditional scenes of hills and valleys to wild interpretation of landscape through color and texture. Free to attend.
Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the area. Its purpose is to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation and practice of the visual arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and the surrounding communities.
www.laa4art.org
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Diablo Ballet’s 8th Annual Gourmet Gallop food and wine walk returns to downtown Walnut Creek!
Thursday, August 9, 6pm–9pm, Downtown Walnut Creek
Sip, Sample, and Stroll your way through Walnut Creek’s gourmet restaurants at Diablo Ballet’s 8th Annual Gourmet Gallop on August 9 from 6-9 p.m, sponsored by Diablo Magazine. Check in at Massimo and make your way to eighteen downtown locations, including five wine tasting stops with wine provided by Darcie Kent Vineyards, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, McGrail Vineyards and Wines, Rock Wall Wine Company and wine provided by Buon Vino. All proceeds benefit Diablo Ballet and its PEEK Outreach and PEEK Extension programs. Visit our website at
www.diabloballet.org or call (925) 943-1175 to purchase tickets.
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What? Eat your flowers?
Saturday, August 11, 11:30am-12noon at the Lafayette Community Garden
Do you only have room for a vegetable garden? Join presenter Holly Sauer, Master Gardener to learn how to grow and prepare edible flowers with your veggies. Also included in the presentation:
- Edible flowers available year-round in sun and shade
- Safety tips for selecting and preparing edible flowers
- Growing tips for healthy, beautiful flowers
Every time is the right time to grow and enjoy edible flowers.
Sign up today to learn how you can incorporate flowers in your gardening and kitchen escapades.
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14th Annual Summer Wine Festival
Saturday, August 11, 2pm-5pm, Soda Center at Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary’s College of California and the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association invite you to campus for an afternoon of wine tasting, delicious appetizers, and fun at the Soda Center. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction support student scholarships at Saint Mary’s. Captain Vineyards, a member of the Lafayette Chamber has been part of this event for 10 years! Ticket price includes SMC logo wine glass, appetizers, and wine tastings. Call (925) 631-8744 or visit
stmarys-ca.edu/wine for tickets & information. $50 per person until August 1 ($60 thereafter; $70 at the door). $20 per designated driver includes appetizers, souvenir wine glass, and nonalcoholic beverages.
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Lamorinda CERT Presentation: Large Animal Rescue
Monday, August 13, 7pm, Garden Room, Orinda Library
Jim Breuner, besides being a CERT instructor, is a member of a large animal rescue team. He will speak about the challenges and methods of rescuing animals (both large and small) from dangerous situations. He will also cover preparing for disasters and evacuating with your animals.
Click here to RSVP and let us know that you will be there.
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NorCal Kids Triathlon
Saturday, August 18
The NorCal Kids Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon held annually in Orinda, CA. Kids ages 4 to 14 years are invited to participate in this fun event that encourages exercise in a fun environment. Offered for 2018 are individual divisions from ages 4 to 14 years old. There will not be a relay division this year.
Learn more and register here.
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A Brighter Day 3rd Annual Charity Appreciation Golf Event
Monday, August 20, Callippe Golf Preserve, 8500 Clubhouse Drive, Pleasanton
Every year, tens of thousands of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, suicide, stress and the feeling of helplessness. Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn this, and sometimes too late to take action. However, today, there exist terrific resources in formats that teenagers can understand, to help them in multiple ways with these issues, while still allowing the teen to retain their much-needed dignity that they desire. A Brighter Day 3rd Annual Charity Appreciation Golf Event is a fundraiser for A Brighter Day. Register online at
www.abrighterday.info.
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Class of 1968 Acalanes High School 50th Class Reunion
August 24, 25 & 26
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Let Them Eat Brioche! Town Hall ThEATre History Tasting Event
Saturday, August 25, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Join Local Food Adventures and Town Hall Theatre as we Eat, Tour and Talk About Theatre! Lafayette Chamber member Lauren McCabe Herpich, founder of Local Food Adventures will guide you through a history of Town Hall Theatre and a special tasting of brioche dishes celebrating the upcoming production of
The Revolutionists.
Local restaurants participating in the Brioche Challenge:
- Yankee Pier
- American Kitchen
- Locando Positano
Guest Presenters:
Liliana Duque Pineiro, Scenic Designer for The Revolutionists. Ms. Pineiro will give us a sneak peak behind her exciting design for our season opener and share her historical inspiration. The set for this show is sure to get folks talking and you will be the first to hear why!
Susan E. Evans, Director of The Revolutionists will discuss her vision for the show and give you some historical context of the four women depicted in the play as well as some background on the local playwright, Lauren Gunderson!
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Botanical Journaling with John Muir Laws
Sunday, August 26, 10am-2pm, Lafayette Community Garden
Gifted naturalist John Muir Laws (and other seasoned artists) will be coming to the Lafayette Community Garden & Outdoor Learning Center on Sunday, August 26 to share his approach to drawing vegetables. Join us to observe their craft and experience what it takes to set up your own journaling kit, how to sketch “in the field” and learn the foundational strategy to draw any subject.
Sign up today and bring with you a sketchbook, your favorite drawing pencils and something delicious to share at the Potluck lunch.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, August 30, 10am-4pm, Lafayette Community Center-Jennifer Russell Building, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
Lafayette is holding a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross.
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Connected Horse at Xenophon - New Program for People Affected by Early Stage Dementia
Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center in collaboration with Connected Horse is offering Equine Assisted Workshops for people with early stage dementia and their care partners.
- No prior horse experience needed to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding.
- All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.
- There is no fee to participate
- Xenophon is located in Orinda
The Connected Horse program is based on research conducted through UC Davis School of Medicine and Center for Equine Health.
Session 4 - 9:30am-12:00pm on August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 5 - 9:30am-12:00pm on October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7
If interested in participating, please contact (925) 377-0871 or
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FOREJOUR at Town Hall Theatre
Friday, August 31, doors open at 7pm, music at 8pm, Town Hall Theatre
FOREJOUR pays tribute to the music of 80's mega bands FOREIGNER & JOURNEY, recreating the soundtrack of a generation with stunning accuracy. Forejour’s set list includes the 20th century’s most down-loaded song, “Don’t Stop Believing”, as well as power ballads such as Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is”, and Journey’s “Faithfully”. Learn more and buy tickets
here.
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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events
Young Professionals - Mixing, Socializing & Lawn Games at the Lafayette Reservoir
Friday, August 10, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Now this is going to be good! Mix up your mixing experience and grab a friend to join us for a beautiful summer afternoon at the Lafayette Reservoir. We will be located at the grassy field near the play structures. New people are always welcome! Dogs are welcome. Learn more and
RSVP here.
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Saturday, September 15, 10am-7pm & Sunday, September 16, 10am-6pm, Downtown Lafayette
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Sunday, October 21, Downtown Lafayette
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
(925) 284-7404
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