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The Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill Oct. 18th – Town Offices Closing

October 17, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Moraga Police Department:

The 2012 Lamorinda ShakeOut supports the Great California ShakeOut, a series of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill ever, organized to inspire Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. How we prepare for a big earthquake will determine how our lives will be afterwards. The ShakeOut drill will occur in houses, businesses, and public spaces throughout California at 10:18 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses, and schools are encouraged to participate by registering at www.ShakeOut.org/california/register to participate in this important preparedness event. Participants will receive information on how to prepare for the inevitable major earthquake and what actions to take during and after the shaking. Town Staff will be participating in this event with an activation of its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to train and drill EOC staff. Most Town offices will be closed from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm during the EOC exercise. The drill will also test communication capabilities with Orinda and Lafayette EOCs.

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Piano Concert Tonight at Sherman Clay in Walnut Creek

October 12, 2012 4:30 pm

From a press release:

DIABLO BALLET & SHERMAN CLAY PRESENT
GREAT MUSIC FROM GREAT BALLETS  OCTOBER 12th IN WALNUT CREEK

(Walnut Creek, CA)   Music from such legendary ballets as Swan Lake , Romeo & Juliet, and others come alive in the piano concert Great Music from Great Ballets, Friday October 12^th 8 PM at the Sherman Clay store in Walnut Creek (1605 Bonanza Street). Admission is free. Seating is first come and doors open at 7:15 PM.

Presented by Diablo Ballet and Sherman Clay, world class concert pianist Gregory Taboloff will perform works by such legendary composers as Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and others masters.  Lauren Jonas, Diablo Ballet Artistic Director, will introduce and talk about each ballet.

Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine while enjoying some of the greatest classical music every written.  You may also enter a free drawing to win tickets to a future Diablo Ballet performance.

Great Music from Great Ballets is presented Friday November October 12^th 8 PM at Sherman Clay, 1505 Bonanza Street in Walnut Creek. Admission is free for all ages. Doors open at 7:15 PM for first come seating. For more information, call Diablo Ballet at 925-943-1775 or visit www.DiabloBallet.org.
PHOTO INFO

Photo Credit: Ashraf
Diablo Ballet dancers Mayo Sugano and Derek Sakakura

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Take a walk with the Walnut Creek Mayor on Oct. 20th

October 10, 2012 4:30 pm

From the City of Walnut Creek Saturday Walks webpage:

October 20, 2012 Along the canals of Walnut Creek Click for walking guide.
An easy canal-side 4-mile walk on two regional trails, one statewide trail, and one nationwide trail, all in Walnut Creek! Meet at Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Note date change to 3rd Saturday of the month for October only!

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Oktoberfest at the Hacienda in Moraga on Oct. 14th

October 9, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Town of Moraga website:

Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Hacienda de las Flores

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 14, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Live German band, Bavarian Dancers, bratwurst and beer, strudel and pretzels, jumpy houses, pumpkin painting, chalk drawing and more!

Oktoberfest is a fundraiser for the Hacienda Foundation of Moraga. All proceeds will go to improvements to the Hacienda de las Flores. Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Hacienda Foundation and the Recreation Department of the Town of Moraga.

Oktoberfest at the Hacienda is one happy occasion! Put on your dancing shoes and plan to be a part of this special day.

Gemütlichkeit!

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Sleepy Hollow School Pumpkin Patch “The Great Pumpkin Party” Oct. 13th in Orinda

October 8, 2012 4:30 pm

The Sleepy Hollow School in Orinda (20 Washington Lane) is hosting “The Great Pumpkin Party” on Saturday, October 13th from 10am – 3pm. Activities include:

carnival games
haunted house
bounce house
obstacle course
cupcake walk
petting zoo
pony rides
magic shows
photo booth and more

Tickets cost $15.

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Reminder – Ruth Bancroft Garden Fall Festival in Walnut Creek on Oct. 6th

October 5, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Ruth Bancroft Garden website:

Free admission

$1 Activity Tickets

The carnival meets The Ruth Bancroft Garden for a family event where you can play games, win prizes, and enjoy the garden with your family.

     Play carnival games

     Participate in fall crafts

     Visit learning stations

     Take home pumpkins grown in the garden

     Guess the weight of our largest pumpkin

     Enjoy story time and more!

Members of the community will have a chance to enter into our scarecrow contest and attendees of the Fall Festival will cast their votes to determine the winner.

To enter into the Scarecrow Contest:

Create your own scarecrow and become part of The Ruth Bancroft Garden’s Fall Festival by displaying your scarecrow in The Garden. We’ll give you the frame, you provide the creativity, and you could be the winner! Individuals, Families and small groups are encouraged to enter.

Contest Categories:

     Fall Festive – Scarecrow will display the autumn spirit

     Guardian of the Garden – Find your inspiration from The Ruth Bancroft Garden

     Most Creative – decorate your scarecrow in any fashion, it’s up to your imagination

The three most popular scarecrows (regardless of category) will be determined by popular vote on the day of the festival. Fill our our entry form to reserve your spot! There is no entry fee to participate in this contest.

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Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla at The New Rheem Theatre in Moraga on Oct 19th

October 4, 2012 4:30 pm

From The New Rheem Theatre website:

When: 9pm Oct. 19th
Where: The New Rheem Theatre, Moraga
What: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

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Lafayette Community Garden Harvest Festival & Winter Garden Oct. 14th

October 3, 2012 4:30 pm

From Sustainable Lafayette: The Lafayette Community Garden is flourishing, as members prepare for their first community Harvest Festival October 14th from 12 – 3. The entire Lafayette community is invited!

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SusieCakes Grand Opening Sock-Hop Oct. 27th in Lafayette

October 3, 2012 11:30 am

Back in August I noted that SusieCakes would be opening in downtown Lafayette this Fall, and according to a Craigslist posting they will be hosting a Sock-Hop on October 27th from 1-4pm:

SusieCakes (www.SusieCakes.com) an all-American homestyle bakery is celebrating the opening of its new Lafayette location with an old-fashioned Sock Hop, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. This family friendly event features 50’s music, vintage cars, activities for the kids, and of course, SusieCakes signature dessert favorites. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in coloring and costume contests, as well as a raffle to win a one-year membership in the ‘Cake of the Month Club.’

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Ghost Stories with Storyteller Michael Katz at Lafayette Library on Oct. 16th

October 2, 2012 4:30 pm

For kids age 5 – 11, from the Lafayette Library webpage:

Start Time: 6:30 PM

End Time: 7:30 PM
Description:

Join us October 16 at 6:30 for a Frightfully Fun evening of Ghost Stories! “Teller of a Thousand Tales” Storyteller Michael Katz will be here, so come if you Dare!!!
Library: Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Location: Homework Center

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