Feeling like you need a little “me” time—or better yet, time with your spouse? Our list includes community events designed specifically for parents and caregivers. See a movie, try a new hobby, or enjoy shopping at the local farmers’ markets.  

Upcoming Community Events for Parents and Caregivers

AlaVie (Formerly Bay Area Boot Camp) Fitness Day in the Park

Join us for free fitness in the park!  Visit our website to find out more information about the FREE workouts and fun events we have going on in your area. This is a great chance to jump start your fitness routines and learn about health/fitness resources in our community. AlaVie offers its PowerVie Boot Camp program for women at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek on an ongoing basis. Members of the Lamorinda Mom's Club are invited to participate.  Check out the website at www.alaviefitness.com for more details.

Parents Night Out--Lafayette Community Center

Drop off the kids from 4 to 8 years old and enjoy a fabulous night out. While you are out having an amazing time your children will be having fun doing arts and crafts, playing games, and watching a movie. Children may bring jammies and a sleeping bag if desired. Treats and drinks are provided. From 5:30pm to 9pm  in the Lafayette Community Center Sequoia Room. Cost is $20 per night. 284-2232 or www.lafayetterec.org

• Friday, May 9
• Friday, June 6

Contra Costa Jewish Day School School Tours

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School, located in Lafayette is currently in their 7th year and have 94 students that range in age from K-8th grade. (A large number coming from LaMorinda!) Families who wish to set up private tours are welcome to contact Amy Wittenberg, Admissions Director, 925-284-8288.

The Moraga Juniors' 5th Annual Through the Garden Gate Tour

Showcasing six spectacular gardens in Lamorinda on Saturday, May 3 from 10am to 3pm. Proceeds benefit the Lamorinda Senior Transportation Program and the We Care Services for Children. Buy tickets for $30 (an optional box lunch is $10) at Orchard Nursery, Across the Way, and McDonnell Nursery. www.throughthgardengate.org 

The Lafayette Juniors' 9th Annual Tour of Lafayette's Kitchens

Tour six spectacular new and newly remodeled kitchens and a gourmet lunch in a beautiful garden setting in Lafayette on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-3pm. Tickets are $35 per person and the optional box lunch is $12. ($25.00 is tax deductible.) This years major beneficiary of the tour is Contra Costa Interfaith Housing. For more information call 962-0933 or www.lafayettejuniors.org

Contra Costa Library First annual Reading Festival

The weekend of May 16 to 18 is in celebration of reading, lifelong learning, and the enduring value of libraries. Some 50 nationally known and local authors will speak at 25 community libraries throughout Contra Costa County. There will be authors and additional fun activities for everyone  – adults, teens, and children. All programs are free. The Reading Festival’s theme this year is Relax, Recharge, Rethink.

Join the Moms in Motion Lamorinda Running Team!

Come out and get some exercise, meet new people and have FUN! Join the team and train for the See Jane Run 1/2 Marathon in Alameda on May 31. ANY questions: jen_mckenzie@sbcglobal.net.

Join the Orinda Junior Womens' Club!

The Orinda Junior's are looking for a few good women to join the club! The group sponsors smaller projects for local community programs and organizations including the Orinda Convelescent Home, Bay Area Crisis Nursury, Oakland Children's Hospital Family House, and STAND! Against Domestic Violence, among others. It's a great way to not only make new friends, but give back to the community as well. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at a member's home. So if you're an Orinda resident and want to join a wonderful women's volunteer organization that supports local causes--contact Diane Eames at diane_eames@hotmail.com

Kindergarten Enrollment: Lafayette

For more information, visit www.lafsd.k12.ca.us.

Kindergarten Enrollment: Moraga

Kindergarten registration will be held on March 6 and 7, 2008. Time to be determined. For more information, visit www.moraga.k12.ca.us.

Kindergarten Enrollment: Orinda

Parents of three to four-year-olds

Do you have concerns your child possibly has speech or language delays, motor delays or social/emotional immaturities? If you reside in Lafayette and your child displays difficulties in any of these developmental areas, the Lafayette School District Early Intervention Team offers free screening. Preschoolers born between 12/2/01 and 12/2/03 can be screened. Call- 3510 or email scarman@lafsd.k12.ca.us for more information.

On-Going Community Events for Parents and Caregivers

• NEW! Car Seat Safety Inspections

• Cooking Classes
• Events by City
• Farmers’ Markets
• Library Programs
• Parent Education
  
• Parks and Trails
• Theaters

Need Date Night suggestions? Check out LMC's Best of Lamorinda survey results and Member Recommendations section for fun restaurants and other venues in our community.

For a chronological view of these events, please refer to our Calendar.

If you know of an event, activity, or resource that should be included in our listing, please contact us.