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Art in Action
MURAL METAMORPHOSIS
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Following delays caused by last month's unusual rain storms, Ink Dwell artists are back in action, adding images of wildlife to the south-facing wall of Orinda Library.
Look for the artists to complete the mural in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, the library garage will remain closed to the public during weekdays.
 To join the generous community members supporting this historic project, click here. For more information about the mural, click here.
Photos by Lori Patel
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Urgent
BOOKSHOP NEEDS HELP
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The Friends Bookshop is in urgent need of more volunteers. Due to unexpected personal challenges, several current volunteers have been forced to step back, leaving the shop dramatically short-staffed.
Bookshop sales provide crucial funds to support Orinda Library. With as few as three hours a month, you could supply the critical difference to keep the shop open.
Join book lovers such as Judy Grant, pictured here, to support this community service. Training provided. Explore this opportunity by calling Linda McCartt at (925) 377-0979.
Photo by Lori Patel
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Reading for Context
WAR IN UKRAINE
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Want to deepen your understanding of the conflict in Ukraine? Librarians at Contra Costa County have created a list of resources to provide insight. CCC librarians have compiled resource lists for many timely topics. To explore recent options, click here.
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Food for Thought
DEBUNKING FOOD SCIENCE
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Thursday, May 12, 5-6pm
Is chocolate good for your heart? Does yogurt prevent Type 2 diabetes? Knowing which nutrition news to trust can be hard when much of the research is funded by the food industry.
Join nutritionist and James Beard Award-winning author Marion Nestle as she pulls back the curtain on corporate influence on nutritional research. Register here for this online program.
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Tools for Living
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
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Tuesday, May 24, 6pm-7pm
Learn how to use meditation as a tool for balance in this workshop taught by veteran presenter and practitioner Ajili Hodari. Register here for this online event.
Photo by Suraphat Nuea-on
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Down the Road
FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE
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Saturday, May 7, 10am-12:30pm
MOFD Fire Station, 33 Orinda Way
Moraga-Orinda fire fighters will open the doors of the fire station to offer popcorn, share tips on fire preparedness, and demonstrate hands-only CPR. Fire fighters will also sell hot dogs to benefit the Bay Area chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This event would combine well with a trip to Orinda Library, open Saturdays 10am-6pm.
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Nearby
ORINDA AUTHOR EVENT
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Saturday, May 14, 2pm
Orinda Books, 276 Village Square
Award-winning author and Orinda resident Vanessa Hua will discuss her latest novel, Forbidden City. Set in 1960s China, the novel follows Mei, a teenaged revolutionary whose escape from the countryside leads her into the arms of Chairman Mao Zedong and growing disillusionment.
RSVP by phone (925) 254-7606 or email info@orindabooks.com.
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