Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Top Talent at the Third Annual Lafayette Music Festival By Cathy Tyson

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AMFA ART GALLERY constellation of fine musicians music and comedy events. ANAHID DESIGNS FLOWERS Aare getting together for one Local musical guru Stevie Coyle BARBACOA MEXICAN night only at the historic Town Hall of the Waybacks and Mighty Fine COMFORT FOOD Theatre Saturday, May 4. The oldest Guitars, former members of the BONFIRE PIZZERIA continuously operating theater com- Steve Miller Band, David Denny, ENTOURAGE SPA & SALON pany in Contra Costa County is a Jack King, Brian Hough, with their THINK non-profit, and while the board runs brand of “acoustic Americana” will INSIDE the facility like a business, they rely be there as All Night Flight, Paul THE on the generosity of citizens to keep Cotruvo & Friends of high energy the doors open. "The Lafayette dance band Cover 2 Cover, and SQUARE Community Music Festival brings Eenor of Primus will grace the stage. together longtime local musicians Bring your checkbook and keep who donate their time and talents for an eye out for the silent auction of STARBUCKS COFFEE the benefit of Town Hall Theatre and rock and roll and sports memora- SUBWAY its many programs. These musicians bilia, donations from local merchants SWEET DREAMS have played on big stages with big and more; all proceeds from the TOY STORE name acts, and we are honored and evening go directly to the Theatre. TABLE 24 NEIGHBORHOOD COMFORT FOOD touched by their willingness to sup- Doors open for the Lafayette Com- VISUAL ENTRÉE OPTOMETRY port Town Hall Theatre,” said Tom munity Music Festival at 7 p.m. and Stack, vice president of the board of the show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, directors. “It's a great local event May 4. Tickets are $30 and are that brings the community together. available online at Please make plans to come, we ap- [email protected], AT ORINDA THEATRE SQUARE IT’S ALL GOOD. Casual, yet upscale dining with a menu preciate everyone's support." Every over the phone at (925) 283-1557 or for every taste. An eclectic blend of boutiques and health & beauty services. And all dollar raised goes toward continuing in person Wednesdays through Fri- the latest movie releases at an iconic Bay Area theater. With so many new and exciting quality programs, like Main Stage days from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays restaurants and shops, there are so many reasons to think inside The Square! productions, education programs, from 2 to 4 p.m. orindatheatresquare.com UP TO 3 HOURS OF FREE PARKING WITH VALIDATION Not Everyone’s Doing It! By Sophie Braccini

Photo Sophie Braccini or a few days last week the you are under the influence and over Fthree Lamorinda high schools 18,” said the group. According to had a mysterious “78%” sign dis- California penal code 11376.5 a & b played on their campuses. Some “it shall not be a crime for a person wondered what it meant. The grad- to be under the influence ... if that uation rate? No, it must be higher person, in good faith, seeks medical than that. The meaning was dis- assistance for another person expe- closed April 19: 78 percent of fresh- riencing the overdose.” men and juniors drank no alcohol in SADD’s second objective was the last 30 days (according to the to show that it is possible to have a Mike Rose proudly announces most recent California Healthy Kids fun social life without alcohol. Survey). “They organized events where kids “We wanted to reinforce a posi- wouldn’t feel pressure from their the opening of our tive social norm about drinking,” peers to drink in order to fit in,” says said Jamie Rich of the Lamorinda Taxler. She cites a recent movie Lafayette Location…!!! Alcohol Policy Coalition, who was night at Miramonte that was alco- helped in the campaign by students hol-free and fun. from the high schools’ Students Miramonte SADD, with close to Against Destructive Decisions club 40 members, decided to back Rich’s Mike’s Auto Body or the leadership group. campaign to support positive social 3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Both Miramonte and Acalanes norms. They made the “78%” signs have a SADD club. Miramonte’s and hung them across the school. (former Butler-Conti Dodge location) SADD was created by Steven Shep- Then on April 19, during a school as- ard, Drew Anderson, Bennett Stehr, sembly and talent show, Shepard and Lafayette CA 94549 Matt Matheny, and Will Suller in the Kady Richardson revealed the mean- fall. “They have been buddies for ing of the figure during intermission. (925) 283-5600 years,” says Shepard’s mother, Since there is no SADD group at [email protected] Laura Taxler. “They play football Campolindo High School, the lead- together and wanted to change the ership class took the project over attitude that says you have to drink and last Friday sent an email to all Approved by most major insurance companies… to have fun and be cool.” of the teachers revealing the mean- Their first objective was to raise ing of the figure before telling their awareness about alcohol safety. classmates. 2012 Marks 40 Years in Business SADD recommends students call Acalanes High School junior Orinda Taxi if they are too drunk to Bailey McQuain has been involved drive, and encourages people to call with SADD since it started last year. Visit our website for our other 7 locations 911 if they’re at a party and some- “We’ve met with Jaime (Rich) reg- www.mikesautobody.com one appears to be in distress. “It will ularly,” says the student. never be held against you, even if ... continued on next page