Wednesday, March 21, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B9 ‘Love, Simon’ When I say “good,” By Derek Zemrak see “Love, Simon.” you say “neighbor.” The story centers around Simon (Nick Robinson from the television sitcom “Melissa & Joey”) who is dealing with coming out. He Mike Rosa Now that'sNow that's teamwork. teamwork. soon befriends another young man online from Agent 925-376-2244 CALL FORCALL A QUOTE FOR A 24/7QUOTE 24/7 his high school who is struggling with the same Insurance Lic. #: 0F45583 issues. Although they both have not reveled to 346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 106 Moraga each other who they are, their friendship and P097314.1 State Farm Home Office, Bloomington, IL support grows. When the protagonist in the movie, Martin (Logan Miller, “The Walking Dead”) fi nds out Simon’s secret, he begins blackmailing him. The fi lm has all the right elements: a solid script with humor, meaning and a positive message for the movie-going audience. The casting is CONTRA COSTA COUNTY spot on with several very talented young ac- tors (Kathrine Langford, “13 Reasons Why”), Create a positive change Alexandra Shipp (“X-Men: Apocalypse”) and in a foster child’s life. Keiynan Lonsdale (“The Flash”). Some strong BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER. supporting roles with Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner (“Alias”) and Josh Duhamel www.cccocasa.org (“Transformers”) as Simon’s supportive par- Image provided ents. When Simon’s dad has a discussion with n the vein of the great John Hughes’ fi lms his son about being gay, it will bring a tear to Service Clubs Announcements Iof the 1980s, “Pretty in Pink” and “Sixteen your eye. Candles,” the teen romcom (Romantic / Come- In the movie a Ferris wheel is used as a Meets Friday mornings at 7:00 am at dy) “Love, Simon,” which is based on the 2005 metaphor that “Life has its ups and downs” but The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, Mt. novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” when is the right time to get on or off? “Love, Diablo Blvd, Lafaye e. Check us out at is now playing at the Orinda Theatre. www.lamorindasunrise.com or email Simon” is a charming crowd pleaser which was us at [email protected] “Love, Simon” is an important fi lm as it is evident at the press screening when the teens in the fi rst coming-out fi lm distributed by a ma- the audience cheered and applauded numerus March 23 March 30 jor fi lm studio (Fox 2000 Pictures) that is rated times throughout the movie. Go see “Love, Si- STEVE WARE presents in WHO? PG-13. The studios have released previous gay mon.” gripping tales of being Paul Be elheim! coming-out movies in the past few years, such The movie is rated PG-13 for thematic el- misunderstood, o en imitated WHAT? His charted course as “Moonlight” (2016) and “Call Me By Your ements, sexual references, language and teen but never duplicated. along life’s byways. Name” (2017), but both were rated R. The PG- partying. The total tunning time is 1 hour and 13 rating will give more teens an opportunity to 49 minutes. When spring comes the grass grows by itself. Tao Te Ching Springtime events set for local kids Lafayette Rotary Club Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. March 22: March 29: March 31, 10 a.m. Chester Santos, Gus Kramer Candy Memory Fun 101 – Marriage, Scramble at Memory Training Divorce and Lafayette for Everyone Taxes Plaza Park www.rotarylafayette.org www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 Not to be missed OTHER ... continued Area residents who own classic cars Stanley Middle School Rube Gold- are invited to participate in the 11th berg contest: Pour a Bowl of Cereal annual Moraga Classic Car Show, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 in which takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 Fun was had by all at Lafayette Plaza last year during the Lafayette Rotary’s Candy Scramble. Photos provided the Stanley Middle School Gym, La- p.m. on May 12 as part of the 2018 he Big White Bunny is getting only include the exciting egg hunt, Plaza on the corner of Mt. Diablo fayette. Based on the 2018 National Moraga Community Faire. The $35 Taround this year, hopping to but games, bounce houses, a rock Boulevard and Moraga Road. The Challenge, and in the spirit of inven- registration fee includes an entry rib- several Lamorinda locations March climbing wall, face painting and park lawn will be covered with tor/artist Rube Goldberg, students bon, lunch for two, a commemorative 24 and 31 as part of four communi- arts and crafts – and, of course, a candy for the kids to put in their must create a machine using objects photo, and a chance for owners to ty events designed to delight local photo op with the big bunny him- baskets, and the youngest will be such as marbles, dominoes, magnets display their restoration work to the children, as well as their shutter- self. Tickets for the event are $15 given extra time to get their share. or levers that will pour cereal into a public. Prizes will be awarded. The happy parents who will have ample per child, age 0-8, and are available Open to all children ages 2 through bowl in 12 steps. Students’ machines registration deadline is May 2, but opportunity to capture happy egg- online at www.moragajuniors.org/ second grade, the Candy Scramble will be judged on creativity, timing space is limited to 70 cars, so register or candy-hunting moments. events/spring-egg-hunt. Food will will also feature visits from the Big and accuracy. Free and open to the early to secure a spot. To register, go The Moraga Junior Women’s be available at the event, which Bunny himself, as well as police public. to www.moragachamber.org/faire or, Club will host its 36th annual will be held rain or shine. and fi re department representatives call Gloria at (925) 247-4473. Join a National Park Service rang- Spring Egg Hunt from 9 a.m. to The following weekend will who will be there for picture time er for a Springtime Saunter begin- POLITICAL GATHERINGS noon on Saturday, March 24 at feature the Lafayette Rotary Club’s with the kids. The Scramble will ning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 Moraga Commons Park. This annual Candy Scramble at 10 a.m. start promptly at 10 a.m., and will on Mt. Wanda, part of the John Muir Assemblywoman Catherine Baker popular fun-fi lled event will not Saturday, March 31 at Lafayette include the Jonny’s Donut Dive National Historic Site in Martinez. is holding a Moraga Walk and Talk (for adults only). This free, two-hour program begins Town Hall beginning at 10 a.m. on

The Easter Bunny will also with a moderately strenuous hike to March 24 at Rancho Laguna Park, be at the Rheem Shopping Cen- look for wildfl owers and learn about 2101 Camino Pablo, Moraga. Enjoy a ter (Rheem Boulevard at Moraga the plants and animals native to the walk on a local trail and get the latest Road) in the suite between Dover area. The trail includes about 650 feet updates on state legislation. RSVP to Saddlery and Nation’s Giant Ham- of elevation gain, but the reward is a asmrc.org/AF/WALKTALKRSVP or burgers between noon and 3 p.m. beautiful 360-degree view from the call (925) 328-1515. Saturday, March 31 in Moraga. top. Visitors should meet at the park- Bring your camera! ing lot at the corner of Alhambra Ave- SENIORS On the other side of Lamorinda nue and Franklin Canyon Road, Mar- that day, the Orinda Rotary will tinez. Reservations are not required. Senior Scam Workshop presented host its annual Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Please call the John Muir NHS Visi- by Pearl Yon, Better Business Bu- March 31 at the Orinda Communi- tor Center at (925) 228-8860 if you reau from 10:30 a.m. to noon on ty Center Play Field, featuring over have questions. For more informa- Thursday, March 22 in the Lafayette 2,000 eggs and prizes for all as well tion, please visit the park website at Community Center Cedar Room. as pictures with the White Bunny. www.nps.gov/jomu. This workshop will educate you on The event is limited to toddlers or the scams that most frequently target Giorgio Tavechhio, a Campo grad older adults. You will learn to recog- kids in kindergarten, fi rst or second who is a kicker for the Oakland nize the red fl ags and receive tips on grades only. Be sure to bring bas- Raiders, will be the special guest how to avoid the scammers’ tactics. kets for the children, arrive at least speaker at the Moraga Valley Presby- Additionally, you will be provided 30 minutes beforehand, and park terian Church Men’s Dinner at 5:30 with useful resources that will help on the street or the Rite Aid lot. p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Saint lower your chances of falling victim Rain does cancel this event. Mary’s College Soda Center. Tickets to these scams. Handouts of the in- Happy hunting! are $25 via www.mvpctoday.org and formation will be yours to take home. Children chat with Mr. Bunny at last year’s Orinda Rotary Egg Hunt. – J. Wake must be purchased by April 4. Members: Free, Non-Members: $10.

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