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Orinda had only one entry but Will Letters to the Editor B4 So a contest was launched, Knox, a 6th grader at Orinda Inter- Service Directory C4 with precise parameters: Resi- mediate School, truly deserved the Dining C6 dents were asked to submit a reward that came with first place. Sports D1-D3 three-minute video exploring why Jay Lifson, the Executive Di- Classified D4 they love to live, work, and play rector of the Lafayette Chamber of Community Service D4 in their town or city. A diverse set Commerce, surely had a hard time Schools D5-D7 of about a dozen entries was re- choosing the winning film for HOW TO CONTACT US D6 ceived, from a simple slide show Lafayette. Fuller and Lent, two Shop Moraga D8 to an elaborate movie with a script senior Lafayette residents, created a Not to be Missed E1-E4 and sound track; from a goofy in- piece that was attentively produced, Our Homes F1-F12 spiration to a conventional com- matching every word of their remix This Week Read About: munity presentation. There was with images of Lafayette. “I took a one winner per community. class on videotaping at De La Farmers' Market Returns A2 From left: Jason Alexander, Grant Stubblefield, Derek Zemrak, Police Chief Ted Fuller and Norma Lent Salle,” explained Fuller, “The Keep Them Wild A4 Robert Priebe, Beau Behan, Dorian MacNeil, Fire Chief Darrell Lee, Christian took the prize for Lafayette with a movie was a class project to be Roads and More Roads A6 Knox, Edy Schwartz. In front, Orinda winner Will Knox. Not pictured, charming interpretation of a song taken to the City Council for pres- Lafayette winners Ted Fuller and Norma Lent. Photo Doug Kohen Google Sighting B2 from My Fair Lady, “On the Street entation or for taking action.” His Celebrating Royally B3 nce a year, Lamorinda’s three host the meeting; the location was Where You Live.” The Moraga Po- wife rewrote the lyrics of the fa- Trailmakers Needed C1 OChambers of Commerce meet the New Rheem Theatre – in such a lice Department’s winning entry mous show tune, which they sang Starlight Stage C3 to share perspectives and mingle. venue, the screening of first-run cin- disproved the notion that cops together. 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Expansive lawn, large paver patio & privacy • Close to Rancho Swim & Tennis, Community Park, trail, town, top-rated 395 Castello Road, Lafayette schools & commute routes Offered at $1,365,000 www.395CastelloRoad.com Lafayette Farmers’ Market Open for the Season By Cathy Tyson Unique vendor My Own Harvest sells Tool Free Raised Bed Kits to make your own organic garden. Civic News Opening day also featured a booth with the Lamorinda Public Meetings Weekly’s own favorite chef, City Council Susie Iventosch. She was prepar- ing and handing out delicious Monday, May 23, 7:00 pm samples of Pistachio Pesto Penne Lafayette Library & Learning Center, with Spring Asparagus and a Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd Strawberry Glaze Pie*. "As a Planning Commission cook, there is nothing more fun Monday, May 16, 7:00 pm than perusing the farmers' mar- Lafayette Library & Learning Center, kets to see, feel, and sometimes Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd even sample, the weekly harvest,” said Iventosch. “The textures, Design Review colors, and scents all work in har- Monday, May 23, 7:00 pm mony to help us design meal Lafayette Library & Learning Center ideas for the week! The Thursday in the Arts & Science Discovery Lafayette Farmers' Market is a Center at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. wonderful mid-week respite from Check online for agendas, meeting the hustle and bustle world that notes and announcements our daily lives otherwise inhabit." City of Lafayette: Starting May 19, every third www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Thursday is Market and a Movie Chamber of Commerce: night. Kicking off the line-up is a screening of ET. Look for How www.lafayettechamber.org to Train your Dragon on June 16, Raiders of the Lost Ark on July In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, shoppers can find local, prepared foods Photo Andy Scheck 21, and finally on August 18 roduce, get your farm fresh bags for opening day. The music – just drop off your bags, and Finding Nemo. Pproduce. Beautiful toma- and fresh produce along with come back with your car to easily The market is run by Contra toes, asparagus, lovely strawber- gourmet bread and jam can be drive to the loading zone for Costa Certified Farmers’ Mar- ries and more were ripe and ready found every Thursday from now quick pick up. With thirty-one kets, a not for profit organization Police Report to rumble at the Plaza Park last until September 29 with new vendors, it’s impossible to list all established in 1982. They seek to Thursday. Under sunny skies hours from 3:30 to 7:00 to be of them, but keep an eye out for cultivate local sustainable farm- Sticks, stones and bricks…4/27/11 with great music from El De- more convenient for families Alhambra Valley Pears, J & J ing and provide a community A man threw a brick at a woman, sayuno, a salsa and Latin jazz picking up their kids from school. Farms, Steve’s Bees, Hamada gathering place with healthy and hitting her left arm. He then threw band celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Just like last year, look for the Farms and Free Wheeling Farm organic food. a brick through her front window. a steady stream of shoppers came Veggie Valet to assist with your along with Metropolis Baking *Find the recipe for Susie’s Authorities were notified, and the armed with cash and shopping purchases.