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Orinda Parks and Recreation hosts its third annual Trunk & Treat at the Orinda Library Parking Garage on Thursday, Oct. 22, with decorated car trunks, games and candy across three timed sessions for children ages 1 to 11.
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The Acalanes Parents Club hosts a $100-per-person Holiday Hoedown at Balestrieri Family Farm on Nov. 7, with all ticket revenue going to Lafayette Partners in Education, the nonprofit that supplements school funding in the Acalanes Union High School District.
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The Orinda Parks and Recreation Department released its 2026 Fall Activity Guide on Friday, July 17, with registration for camps, classes, and community events opening Monday, August 10.
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Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy's Rêve Bistro on Moraga Road in Lafayette turned 10 in January 2026, capping a decade of Michelin recognition, East Bay dining awards, and a family operation that now includes all three of his daughters.
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The Orinda Starlight Village Players open Noël Coward's comedy "Present Laughter" at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 24, with performances through Saturday, August 15, directed by Patrick Atkinson and starring Matt Cardigan-Smith.
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The Lamorinda Arts Council hosts a free August Artist Reception on Saturday, August 8, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, featuring abstract paintings, ceramics, and collage.
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Actress Mimi Gibson, the original voice of Lucky in Disney's 1961 "101 Dalmatians," will appear at the Orinda Theatre on Saturday, July 18, for a post-screening Q&A as part of the venue's Disney Restorations Series.
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Siesta Valley Bowl has launched a summer concert series at Orinda's former Bruns Amphitheater, filling the cultural gap left when Cal Shakes closed in 2024, with Blue Note Entertainment Group handling talent booking and plans for 75 to 100 shows annually.
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