Oak Springs Pool and Clubhouse

Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in downtown Orinda, Oak Springs Pool is now offering Summer 2026 memberships. You can bring your floaties, lounge under the umbrellas or have a BBQ under the trees. The pool also offers a fully furnished Clubhouse available year-round for your parties and events, a separate shallow area for tots, lap swimming, diving board and a learn-to-swim program by our experienced swim instructors. For more information go to www.oakspringpool.com or email orindapool@gmail.com.

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Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in...

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Tudorka Tots Inc 

We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm, nurturing environment with a focus on stem-play based curriculum, creativity and learning. Our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning every day. Now enrolling Toddlers and Preschoolers! Contact us at 510-717-8494 Moraga.tudorka@gmail.com Join us for a one-week free trial as we continue to grow Tudorka Tots.

 We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm,...

The Campolindo High boys water polo team won the San Luis Obispo tournament last weekend, beating five teams en route to the title, including Clovis North, 19-7 in the final. TOP, FROM LEFT: Coach Anton Sapozhnikov, Grant Sivesand, Matt Woolsey, Bradley Rochlin, Tyler Bartis, JD Ratchford, Garret Felix, Spencer Tagg &amp; assistant coach Brody Jasper. BOTTOM, FROM LEFT, Scott Zurnacian, Matt Gong, Dylan Fara, Yurii Hanley, Cole Stevens, Evan Brown &amp; Connor Cronin

The Campolindo High boys water polo team won the San Luis Obispo tournament last weekend, beating five teams en route to the title, including Clovis North, 19-7 in the final.

TOP, FROM LEFT: Coach Anton Sapozhnikov, Grant Sivesand, Matt Woolsey, Bradley Rochlin, Tyler Bartis, JD Ratchford, Garret Felix, Spencer Tagg &amp; assistant coach Brody Jasper. BOTTOM, FROM LEFT, Scott Zurnacian, Matt Gong, Dylan Fara, Yurii Hanley, Cole Stevens, Evan Brown &amp; Connor Cronin

Campolindo High boys water polo team put the ball in the net enough to win the San Luis Obispo tournament Oct. 6-7.

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That Summer-Time Magic is calling!
Whether you're soaking up the sun, taking weekend getaways, or just enjoying longer days and warm nights — summer has a magic all its own.
Why not add a little actual&nbsp;magic to your season?
Join us on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.conjuring.live/" rel="nofollow noopener">CONJURING WONDER</a>, at the historic Claremont Resort &amp; Club&nbsp;in Berkeley. It’s an evening of mystery, astonishment, and joy — the kind of unforgettable experience summer was made for.
<a href="https://www.conjuring.live" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get your Summer-Time Magic tickets now!</a>
PS - There is someone you know who could use a dose of THE WONDER right now. Bring them along!

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Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Join historian Emily Sneff for a presentation on the story behind the Declaration of Independence and how its message was shared in 1776.
Drawing on her latest research, Dr Sneff will explore how news of independence spread across the colonies and beyond, offering fresh insights into this pivotal moment in American history. This in-person event provides a wonderful opportunity to hear from the author and deepen your understanding of the nation’s founding.
This is a free event. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news-by-emily-sneff-tickets-1988023389474?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan for seating. Thank you.</a>
You do not need to read the book in advance to enjoy the program. We encourage you to reserve a copy ahead of time. <a href="https://orindabooks.com/book/9780197816691" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to order your copy</a> of When the Declaration of Independence was News from Orinda Books.
Copies will also be available for purchase at the event, and the author will be signing books. Doors open for seating and book sales at 6 PM.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1776 people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and could read it in the pages of their local newspapers. Stories of the Declaration typically recount the work that took place inside the Continental Congress, focusing on the men tasked with drafting the text. Although Congress declared independence, the work of spreading the news involved printers, post riders, ship captains, civic leaders, soldiers, clerks, orators, preachers, diplomats, and translators.&nbsp;Published for the 250th anniversary of American independence, When the Declaration of Independence Was News returns to a time before the legacy of these words and the outcome of the war against Great Britain were known to reconsider what the founding of the United States meant to the people who were living through it.
This fresh perspective reveals how people first experienced the news of independence—and how uncertain and complex that moment truly was.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William &amp; Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the <a href="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museum of the American Revolution</a> and <a href="https://historictrappe.org/special-exhibitions-currently-on-view-in-historic-trappe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Historic Trappe</a>. 
This event is presented by the Acalanes Chapter, NSDAR, with the valued partnership of the Lafayette Historical Society, Moraga Historical Society, Orinda Historical Society, and the Commonwealth Club.

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